Sweet Melissa’s Cafe, a beloved and celebrated restaurant on Sanibel Island, is embarking on an exciting new chapter as it rebuilds from the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Chef Melissa Donahue recently shared a rendering of the upcoming new Sweet Melissa’s building, giving us a glimpse at what the new Sweet Melissa’s will look like when it is rebuilt, giving us a glimpse into the future of this cherished restaurant.
On the evening of May 3rd, 2023, the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce hosted its 30th annual Islands Night at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers.
There’s no denying that Sanibel Island Light (also known as the Sanibel Island Lighthouse), even in its current damaged state, has emerged as the most potent and emotionally-charged visual symbol …
It’s almost impossible to think of a more iconic symbol of Sanibel Island than Sanibel Island Light (also known as the Sanibel Lighthouse).
For this Sanibel Art Colony showcase, we are shining a spotlight on the work of artist Susan Renee Lammers.
Most of the residents on (and visitors to) Sanibel Island are environmentally conscious; and many of them are more than willing to help keep our Sanibel beaches clean! Now, thanks …
Let us state up front. Here at Sanibel Barometer we don’t dislike TikTokers; just any of the idiotic trends in which some of them participate. And we definitely don’t like …
It’s time for some #realtalk about No See Ums on Sanibel Island.
If you’ve driven on Sanibel Island over the past few days, you’ve probably seen the signs indicating that Blind Pass Beach Park is temporarily closed due to beach erosion.
Sometimes, saying ‘yes’ to the small moments is what eventually leads us to the big successes in our lives.