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David L. Schuldenfrei CRS,GRI, SCIS
1995, 2004 & 2007 Sanibel & Captiva Islands Realtor of The Year
Serving Sanibel and Captiva Islands Accommodation and Real Estate needs for 35 years!
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History of the Islands

Off Periwinkle Way, Dunlop Road holds the present and past of Sanibel Island along its back-road curves. In addition to Sanibel's proud new library and government offices, a village of history returns you to the days when ferry crossers stopped at Miss Charlotta's for tea, then made their way to Bailey's General Store for supplies.

At the east end of the island, around the historic lighthouse, persist the roots of Olde Town Sanibel. In 1884, the Sanibel Lighthouse first shone upon San Carlos Bay, warning sailors and cattle shippers away from treacherous sandbars. A small village of about 100 settlers grew up. In 1928, the Kinzie brothers constructed docks at the east end of Ferry Road, and from then until 1963, Ferry Road and Olde Town served as the hub of island guest activity. Today a number of charming inns and cottages, all completely renovated, along with colorful restaurants and shops, make up the enduring core of Olde Town Sanibel.

Captiva's intriguing past of fishing and farming is told at the Captiva History House, a smidgeon of a museum at the doorstep to South Seas Plantation Resort.

Ding Darling Wildlife Preserve
One Wildlife Drive (off San Cap Rd)
(239)472-1100 ext 233
Nature Preserve with education center, walking trails, nature tours, canoe trails, bike trails, wildlife drive. Open Dailey 9am - 5pm
No fee for education cntr
;
for trails: $5/car $1/person
tour pricing varies
Sanibel Historical Museum & Village
950 Dunlop Road, Sanibel
(239) 472-4648
Step right into Olde Sanibel buildings preserved and displayed for your enjoyment.  Sanibel Historical Info.  Wed - Sat. 10am to 4pm
(summers hours differ)
Entry fee $5 (kids get in free)
Open daily Mon - Fri.
Nature tour prices vary/person

 

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