Monday, June 29, 2009

Sanibel-Captiva Get's ready for July 4th!

Sanibel Tropical Wines in The Village Shops, 2340 Periwinkle Way, will help you celebrate the Fourth with their "Red, White & Blue" sale. Purchase any combination of at least one red, one white and one blue wine and receive a 10% discount. Sale runs June 29th - July 3rd. These award winners are sold exclusively at Sanibel Tropical Wines.

Other shops that will be participating in the Sidewalk Sales July 3-5 include:

Call Head to Toes by Tina at 239-395-2400, for 4th of July fingers & toes. Stop in her store to stock up on your supply of salon quailty polishes over the July 4th sidewalk sale.

If you haven't had the Why Knot experience, treat yourself this weekend. Beautiful, comfy clothes at discounted prices in one of Sanibel's favorite women's boutiques!

Shiny Objects in Tahitian Gardens at 1975 Periwinkle way celebrates the 4th with a $20 special: a dichronic glass pendant, matching collar necklace and organza gift bag. Their glass jewelry is created by the store owner. Restrictions apply.

Wilfor & Lee are discounting their island inspired welcome mats.
Giggles will surprise you with another creative offering on great kidz clothes.

Other Tahitian merchants are participating in the sale, but I don't have details at present.

Suncatchers' Dream in Olde Sanibel Shoppes 630 Tarpon Bay Road, is holding a lanai sale.... they don't have a sidewalk. There's always something special going on at Olde Sanibel. Stop in today!

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Sanibel-Captiva Father's Day Shopping

Want to get Dad something different for Father's Day? Here are some uniquely Sanibel choices.

At Tahitian Gardens located at 1975 Periwinkle Way The Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry carries Ancient and Spanish coins. Their registered numismatist, can assist you with information on your purchase and all coins are sold with a certificate of authenticity. Adventures in Paradise is a good choice if Dad loves the outdoors. They specialize in outdoor gear & clothing. Saturday from 10-2 Dad can practice his fly casting with Captain Steve Bailey. Buy him a new Orvis Helios rod and get a free Orvis T-shirt! Needful Things has many fun retro toys, cars, and games that can be enjoyed by you and Dad together. Take Dad out for breakfast or lunch at The Sanibel Cafe or visit Cheeburger Cheeburger for lunch or dinner.

The Village Shops at 2340 Periwinkle Way is home to William E. Wilson Fine Jewelry. He carries high end watches, cuff links, chains and braceleets. Planning a pool party or picnic on the beach? Sanibel Tropical Wines has award winning wines, the perfect accent for your party. They let you try before you buy and will happily assist you in your seletion based on your menu. Get Dad a gift certificate for a hair cut at Tribeca Salon, a sport pedicure at Head to Toes by Tina or a massage at Massage & Bodywork of Sanibel.

Suncathers' Dream in Olde Sanibel Shoppes 630 Tarpon Bay Road has a variety of very reasonably priced items that will please Dad. Yard spinners in fish motifs, a miniature golf game, bar accessories, toothpick holders, and metal fish sculpures to name a few. They have Father's Day cards. You can treat Dad to breakfast or lunch at Over Easy Cafe.

A tucked away location that may have what you're looking for is Tarpon Bay Town Center at 2496 & 2460 Palm Ridge Road. Subway sells gift certificates. Sanibel Art & Frame has original art and can custom frame just about anything. Kelly's Cocoons has Spanish treasure coins and jewelry, all sold with a certificate of authenticity.

Without leaving the island you can find something for Dad to fit any budget. Happy Shopping and Happy Father's Day to all the great Dad's.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Sanibel-Captiva Fly Fishing

Don't miss the opportunity to get some great pointers from a premier fly fisherman this weekend at Adventures In Paradise located at 2019 Periwinkle Way in the Tahitian Gardens center.

Captain Steve Bailey who fishes with Lefty Kreh and Flip Pallot will be at at the store from 10-noon Saturday and Sunday. Casting techniques and fly tying will be hot topics and you'll greeted by the store's friendly staff and shown some Old Florida hospitality.

Adventures in Paradise is having a promotion on the ZG Heios Fly Rod by Orvis and with Father's Day right around the corner, this would be a welcomed gift. If your spouse or significant other is a fly fisherman or fisherwoman, make sure they know about this great opportunity. Try out a new rod and talk fly fishing with one of the best fly fisherman in our area. If you purchase a rod while Captain Steve is there, an Orvis T-shirt is included in the purchase.

Adventures in Paradise has outdoor gear and clothing for men and women. In addition to the Orvis brand, they carry, Patagonia, OluKai & Island Company.