Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Sanibel Mardi Gras

Tahitian Gardens, 1975 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel is celebrating Mardi Gras this year beginning February 19th. Stop in the retail shops and pick up a Mardi Gras mask to decorate for the occassion. Return your decorated mask to one of the retail shops by 3 p.m. Sunday, February 22. Voting will be Monday & winners will be notified Fat Tuesday, February 24th.

Here is the prize list:
Elementary age: Gift Certificate to Cheeburger Cheeburger
Middle School: Gift Certiticate to Needful Things
High School: Gift Certificate to Subway
Adult: Gift Certificate to Sanibel Cafe (Breakfast)

On Fat Tuesday, February 24th, stop in and shop for fun beads and real prizes. Check with each retail store owner to see what special prize they have mixed in their bag of beads. Some fantastic goodies are being given away that day, so don't miss out!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Sanibel Romance Friday the 13th!

Sanibel Island has romance in the air! Beautiful weather will get you outside to enjoy the beaches and bike on beautiful Sanibel, but what to do when the sun goes down?

Kick off the romantic weekend Friday night at The Village Shops from 5-8 p.m. Sanibel Tropical Wines starts the "Hopelessly Romantic" evening at 5 p.m. with a rare tasting of their Sparkling Wines & Strawberry Cream Sherry. Beginning at 6 p.m. Gene Federico will seranade shoppers with his romantic guitar playing and singing and there will be handmade chocolates to savor along with a chocolate fountain and fresh fruit and goodies to dip in the fountain. For three hours you can shop with your sweetheart in some of Sanibel's finest shops and Sanibel's favorite orchid people will be here selling their beautiful plants as well. Each purchase you make will put your name in the "Hopelessly Romantic" drawing for some very romantic giveaways. Dinner certificates at Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant. Schoolhouse Theater tickets, Island Cinema tickets, Schnappers Hots pizza, manicure & pedicure services, hair cuts & styling for men & women and a pampering basket. Drawings will be held thoughout the evening. The Village Shops retailers hosting the evening are: Why Knot,clothes that feel as good as they look, Sanibel Tropical Wines, Friday's Child, The Polish Pottery Shoppe, Watson MacRae Gallery, William E. Wilson, fine jewelry design, Head to Toes by Tina, Tribeca Salon and R.L.R. Investments, L.L.C.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Sanibel/Captiva Valentine Weekend

Keep the love alive! Friday the 13th, the Village Shops on Sanibel Island are going to help you start this romatic weekend off with wine, chocolate, and live music! From 5 until 8 p.m. stop in for a rare wine tasting of Sanibel Tropical Wines sparkling wines and Strawberry Cream Sherry! From 6p.m. until 8p.m. Gene Federico will entertain with his romatic guitar and Irresistible Confections will provide handmade chocolate and a luscious chocolate fountain.

The Village Shops will remain open until 8p.m. for a luxury shopping experience. The Village's Orchid sale will continue through the evening hours. Each item purchased between 5-8 p.m. that evening will enter you in the "Hopelessly Romantic" drawing. Gifts include dinner certificates from The Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant at Port Sanibel Marina, Schoolhouse Theater tickets, Island Cinema Tickets, Schnapper's Hots Pizza, Manicures, Pedicures, and a pampering basket donated by Head to Toes by Tina, and men & women's hair cuts from Tribeca Salon. Participating Shops include: Sanibel Tropical Wines, Why Knot, women's clothing that feels as good as it looks, Friday's Child cool clothes for cool kids, Watson MacRae Gallery, a sanctuary of fine art, The Polish Pottery Shoppe, beautiful pottery and kitchen utensils, "green" patio furniture and home of "The University of Sanibel" items, and William E. Wilson, Fine Jewelry Designs.

A Sanibel start to a very Romantic Weekend.