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from 2021

Apr 01, 2021
What's new in April on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Mar 12, 2021
Hannah Ellis performs in Songs from the Sofa virtual concert series March 18
Mar 10, 2021
Sanibel Island earns national accolade as a Best Beach Town
Mar 09, 2021
New Shellcast episode visits Manatee Park
Mar 01, 2021
What’s new in March from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Feb 11, 2021
Media alert: Sheena Brook to perform in first Songs from the Sand virtual concert series Feb. 18
Feb 02, 2021
Find Valentine's Day Love on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Feb 01, 2021
What's new in 2021 from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Jan 29, 2021
Frontier Airlines voters have spoken: Fort Myers is named top warm weather destination of 2021
Jan 20, 2021
Media alert: Bridgette Tatum to perform in Songs from the Sofa virtual concert series Jan. 21

from 2020

Dec 11, 2020
Media alert: Danny Myrick to perform in Songs from the Sofa virtual concert series Dec. 17
Dec 02, 2020
Sun Saver Passport offers savings and supports local businesses
Nov 25, 2020
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel (November 2020)
Nov 17, 2020
Media alert: Parmalee to perform in Songs from the Sofa virtual concert series Nov. 19
Oct 29, 2020
Jeanne Bigos of the Outrigger Beach Resort receives honor for community contributions from Lee County VCB
Oct 13, 2020
Media alert: Ben Allen to perform in Songs from the Sofa virtual concert series Oct. 15
Sep 22, 2020
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest wins SUNsational Awards
Sep 10, 2020
Media alert: Clint Daniels to perform in Songs from the Sofa virtual concert series Sept. 17
Aug 12, 2020
Media alert: Songs from the Sofa concert stays in tune with virtual performance by Dave Pahanish
Jul 27, 2020
Media alert: Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Postponed
Jul 13, 2020
Media alert: Songs from the Sofa concert stays in tune with virtual performance by Maia Sharp, July 16
Jun 17, 2020
New podcast celebrates The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Jun 02, 2020
Media Alert: Jay Allen set to perform in Songs from the Sofa virtual concert series June 11
May 18, 2020
Media Alert: Songs from the Sofa virtual concert
Feb 18, 2020
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel February 2020
Jan 15, 2020
Celebrate nationally recognized annual festivals at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel in 2020

from 2019

Dec 12, 2019
Lee County Tourist Development Council welcomes new chair
Nov 26, 2019
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel sparkles with holiday fun, entertainment, luminary trails, historic homes (December 2019)
Nov 26, 2019
Celebrate nationally recognized annual festivals at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Nov 22, 2019
MEDIA ADVISORY Downtown Fort Myers hosts Fan Fest
Nov 20, 2019
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Receives Florida’s Top Tourism Marketing Awards
Nov 14, 2019
MEDIA ADVISORY Your chance to be a Video Star
Nov 14, 2019
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau welcomes new intern
Oct 30, 2019
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau welcomes Hobie 16 World Championship, Nov. 1-16
Oct 10, 2019
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau welcomes new communications manager
Aug 15, 2019
Rodney Atkins added to list of headliners for Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Jul 01, 2019
Celebrate nationally recognized annual festivals at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, July 2019
Jun 30, 2019
What’s new outdoors from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel (June 2019)
Jun 15, 2019
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel (June 2019)
Jun 06, 2019
Kristian Bush of Sugarland to perform at Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Jun 01, 2019
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel sparkles with holiday fun, entertainment, luminary trails, historic homes (2019)
Jun 01, 2019
Island-hopping along The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel (2019)
May 01, 2019
Craft breweries, distilleries celebrate local flavors of The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel (2019)
Feb 17, 2019
Celebrate nationally-recognized annual festivals at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel - March 2019

from 2018

Nov 16, 2018
Capt. Brian Holaway honored by Lee County VCB for community contributions at annual meeting
Nov 08, 2018
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel - December
Oct 16, 2018
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel - November
Oct 16, 2018
Celebrate nationally-recognized annual festivals at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel - November
Oct 11, 2018
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest shatters attendance record
Oct 09, 2018
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel sparkles with holiday fun, entertainment, luminary trails, historic homes
Sep 12, 2018
OneLee Promotion encourages residents to support local businesses
Aug 30, 2018
Hospitality industry awards honors area’s unsung customer service superheroes
Aug 27, 2018
LOCASH headlines Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Aug 10, 2018
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel - August
Aug 10, 2018
Celebrate nationally-recognized annual festivals at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Aug 01, 2018
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel welcomes Hobie 16 World Championship in fall 2019
Jul 25, 2018
Country trio Midland to perform at Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Jul 10, 2018
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returns to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Jun 21, 2018
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Break Guinness World Record™ for World’s Largest Human Seashell
May 13, 2018
No-meat eats - Vegetarian restaurants here go beyond salad-and-pasta routine
May 09, 2018
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel 3rd National Seashell Day, new hotels and dining, annual festivals and more!
Apr 26, 2018
Cruise on in by boat to one of region’s waterfront restaurants
Apr 17, 2018
2018 Travel Rally celebrates Lee County tourism
Mar 28, 2018
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel (3)
Mar 23, 2018
Celebrate nationally-recognized annual festivals at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Mar 23, 2018
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel (2)
Mar 21, 2018
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel welcomes four-legged visitors and their people
Mar 08, 2018
Take me out – for a meal – before or after the ballgame
Mar 08, 2018
Dog-friendly dining spots abound on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Feb 27, 2018
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel - March
Feb 23, 2018
Save the date! Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returns to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Feb 16, 2018
Say ‘I do’ to a picture-perfect destination wedding at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Feb 06, 2018
Looking for romance? Find Valentine’s Day love with an escape to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel (1)
Feb 06, 2018
No matter the day, it’s brunch o’clock on the Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Feb 02, 2018
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel - February
Feb 01, 2018
Craft breweries, distilleries celebrate local flavors of The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Jan 25, 2018
Start the day with a vacation-worthy breakfast
Jan 10, 2018
Dining on the go does not mean a fast-food drive through is the only option

from 2017

Nov 21, 2017
Lee County attractions awarded grant funding
Nov 15, 2017
VCB breaks tax collection record for seventh consecutive year
Oct 30, 2017
Wells family hoteliers honored by Lee County VCB for community contributions at annual meeting
Sep 26, 2017
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel (1)
Sep 21, 2017
Raise a glass to 10 local craft breweries and two distilleries during your visit to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Aug 24, 2017
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest headliner climbs charts
Aug 15, 2017
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau staff appointed to VISIT FLORIDA committees
Aug 10, 2017
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Announce Third Headliner for Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Aug 08, 2017
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest honored for excellence
Aug 03, 2017
Here’s the scoop on cooling off from the inside out
Jul 31, 2017
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau receives DMAP designation for excellence
Jul 17, 2017
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel kicks off popular music festival with star-studded performances
Jul 07, 2017
Pine Island grows tropical fruit for every taste
Jun 16, 2017
You catch ’em, they cook ’em - Restaurants on The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel will cook the fish you reel in
Jun 16, 2017
Raise a glass to 10 local craft breweries and a rum distillery during your visit to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Apr 17, 2017
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel treats visitors to an abundance of wildlife, attractions and memories
Apr 01, 2017
Island hopping along The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Mar 01, 2017
Celebrate nationally-recognized annual festivals on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Feb 14, 2017
Looking for romance? Find Valentine’s Day love with an escape to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Jan 01, 2017
Celebrate nationally-recognized annual festivals in 2017 on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Jan 01, 2017
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel 2017

from 2016

Oct 01, 2016
What’s new outdoors from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel - Fall 2016
Oct 01, 2016
What a way to spend winter! Island hopping along The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Sep 15, 2016
Find your island for unforgettable family vacations on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Sep 12, 2016
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel present exciting lineup for third annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Sep 08, 2016
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel earns Florida's top tourism marketing award for 27th time
Sep 01, 2016
Hospitality industry awards honor outstanding customer service
Jul 21, 2016
What’s new outdoors from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Jul 01, 2016
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel 2016
May 04, 2016
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Declares New Holiday: National Seashell Day, June 20
Mar 01, 2016
Find your island for unforgettable family vacations on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Mar 01, 2016
Visitors celebrate nationally-recognized annual festivals, events, and more on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Feb 01, 2016
Healthy glow: Organic and vegetarian dining along The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel

from 2015

May 01, 2015
What's new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Mar 12, 2015
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau announces new visitor services coordinator
Mar 01, 2015
Sanibel Island Voted Top Vacation Destination
Mar 01, 2015
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel accolades, attractions news, nationally-recognized festivals and more!
Mar 01, 2015
Sanibel Island vacation rentals rates among Top 20 in the U.S. by TripAdvisor
Feb 24, 2015
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel earns esteemed silver honor at 58th annual Adrian international awards competition
Feb 12, 2015
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau announces new customer service coordinator
Feb 12, 2015
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau welcomes new communications coordinator
Jan 15, 2015
Lee County VCB, Greater Fort Myers Chamber extends deadline for Chrysalis Awards

from 2014

Dec 29, 2014
Fort Myers ranked top 10 winter destination in country
Nov 25, 2014
Dates Announced for 2nd Annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Nov 19, 2014
Lee County VCB milestone: 100th Certified Guest Service Professional designation
Nov 14, 2014
Forecast for The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Great weather for the beaches and baseball!
Nov 13, 2014
VCB breaks tax collection record for fourth consecutive year
Nov 13, 2014
Superior Small Lodging:
Oct 01, 2014
Lee Tran extends free trolley service due to success of Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Oct 01, 2014
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel October 2014
Sep 30, 2014
The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Continues with Exciting Line-Up
Sep 09, 2014
Hospitality industry awards honor outstanding customer service in Lee County
Sep 03, 2014
The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel Announces Exciting Line-Up
Sep 01, 2014
Lee County VCB to unveil latest marketing plan at Team Tourism Annual Summit
Aug 28, 2014
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel win U.S. Travel Association’s top tourism marketing award
Aug 01, 2014
Visitors celebrate nationally-recognized annual festivals, events and more on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Aug 01, 2014
Postcards from Captiva Take Over Chicago This September
Aug 01, 2014
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel hosts destination's first-ever Songwriter Festival
Jul 01, 2014
Sanibel Island beach ranks top U.S. dog-friendly beach
Jul 01, 2014
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
May 15, 2014
5th annual Chrysalis Awards honor 7 local individuals/businesses for community contributions
Apr 25, 2014
What’s new outdoors from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Apr 21, 2014
Team Tourism Travel Rally Day set for May 6
Apr 01, 2014
Lee County Board of County Commissioners reappoint two Tourist Development Council members
Mar 12, 2014
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau MEDIA ADVISORY
Feb 25, 2014
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel win prestigious platinum honor, three other awards at 57th annual Adrian international awards competition
Feb 13, 2014
Lee County names Johnson new deputy director of Visitor & Convention Bureau
Jan 15, 2014
Lee County continues to pursue friendliest destination goal with recent certifications