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2021
Seventh annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest kicks off on Captiva Island this weekend
What's new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, Sept. 1
E Awards celebrate hospitality industry and top tourism professionals
New Shellcast episode goes fly fishing with Norm Zeigler
Smith and Bonk appointed to Lee County TDC
Media alert: Dynamic duo performs in Songs from the Sand virtual concert series Aug. 19
What's new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, Aug. 2
Hit Singer-Songwriters Jimmie Allen and Michael Ray Headline Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Media alert: Kristen Kelly performs in Songs from the Sofa virtual concert series July 15
New Shellcast episode visits Dog Beach in Bonita Springs
Media alert: Songs from the Sofa welcomes Ruthie Collins to the couch June 17
What's new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, June 1
Media alert: Devin Dawson performs in Songs from the Sand virtual concert series May 20
What's new in May from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Lee County celebrates the Power of Travel May 2-8
‘Samantha Brown’s Places to Love’ features Lee County
Media alert: Julia Cole performs in Songs from the Sofa virtual concert series April 15
What's new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, April 1
Sanibel Island earns national accolade as a Best Beach Town
Media alert: Hannah Ellis performs in Songs from the Sofa virtual concert series March 18
New Shellcast episode visits Manatee Park
What's new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, March 1
Media alert: Sheena Brook to perform in first Songs from the Sand virtual concert series Feb. 18
Find Valentine’s Day love on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
What's new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Frontier Airlines voters have spoken: Fort Myers is named top warm weather destination of 2021
Media alert: Bridgette Tatum to perform in Songs from the Sofa virtual concert series Jan. 21
2020
Media alert: Danny Myrick to perform in Songs from the Sofa virtual concert series Dec. 17
Sun Saver Passport offers savings and supports local businesses
Media Alert: Parmalee to perform in Songs from the Sofa virtual concert series Nov. 19
What's new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel (November 2020)
Outrigger GM Jeanne Bigos receives VCB's 2020 Junonia Award 10.29.20
Media alert: Ben Allen to perform in Songs from the Sofa virtual concert series Oct. 15
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest wins SUNsational Awards
Clint Daniels to perform in Songs from the Sofa virtual concert series Sept. 17
Songs from the Sofa concert stays in tune with virtual performance by Dave Pahanish
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Postponed
Songs from the Sofa virtual concert, July 16
New podcast celebrates The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Jay Allen set to perform in Songs From the Sofa virtual concert
Songs from the Sofa virtual concert
Lee County Tourist Development Council welcomes new member
Festivals & annual events on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, March 2020
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Celebrate nationally recognized annual festivals at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
2019
Lee County Tourist Development Council welcomes new chair
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel sparkles with holiday fun, entertainment, luminary trails, historic homes
Your chance to be a video star
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Receives Florida’s Top Tourism Marketing Awards
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau welcomes new intern
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau welcomes Hobie 16 World Championship, Nov. 1-16
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau welcomes new communications manager
Billy Kirkland honored by Lee County VCB for community contributions at Annual Meeting
Hospitality industry honors top tourism professionals
Rodney Atkins added to list of headliners for Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau welcomes new communications specialist
New members appointed to Lee County Tourist Development Council
Belasco earns prestigious accreditation from DI
Celebrate nationally recognized annual festivals at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
10th Annual Chrysalis Awards celebrate best of business and tourism
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel sparkles with holiday fun, entertainment, luminary trails, historic homes
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau welcomes new intern
What’s new outdoors from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Island-hopping along The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau welcomes new communications manager
Craft breweries, distilleries celebrate local flavors of The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Celebrate nationally recognized annual festivals at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
The tide has turned for The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
You catch ’em, they cook ’em
2018
November: Capt. Brian Holaway honored by Lee County VCB for community contributions at annual meeting
November: Celebrate nationally-recognized annual festivals at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
December: What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
November: What's new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
October: Island Hopper Songwriter Fest shatters attendance record
October: The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel sparkles with holiday fun, entertainment, luminary trails, historic homes
October: Area eateries offer special deals to help lure customers during Onelee promotion
September: OneLee Promotion encourages residents to support local businesses
August: LOCASH headlines Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
August: Hospitality industry awards honors area’s unsung customer service superheroes
August: Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau wins U.S. Travel Association’s top tourism marketing award
August: Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau welcomes Hobie 16 World Championship in fall 2019
August - What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
August: Celebrate nationally-recognized annual festivals at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
July: Country trio Midland to perform at Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
June: Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returns to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
June: The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Break Guinness World Record™ for World’s Largest Human Seashell
May: What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel 3rd National Seashell Day, new hotels and dining, annual festivals and more!
May: No-meat eats - Vegetarian restaurants here go beyond salad-and-pasta routine
May: Cruise on in by boat to one of region’s waterfront restaurants
April: What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
April: "Gifts from the Sea" Shell seekers find treasures to take home from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
April: 2018 Travel Rally celebrates Lee County tourism
March: Dog-friendly dining spots abound on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
March: Celebrate nationally-recognized annual festivals at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
March: Say ‘I do’ to a picture-perfect destination wedding at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
March: The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel welcomes four-legged visitors and their people
March: Take me out - for a meal - before or after the ballgame
February: No matter the day, it’s brunch o’clock on the Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
February: What's new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
February: Save the date! Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returns to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
January: Looking for romance? Find Valentine’s Day love with an escape to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
January: Craft breweries, distilleries celebrate local flavors of The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
January: Start the day with a vacation-worthy breakfast
January: Dining on the go does not mean a fast-food drive through is the only option
January: The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel welcomes four-legged visitors and their people
2017
January: What’s new from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
January: Celebrate nationally-recognized annual festivals in 2017 on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Accolades 2017
January: Looking for romance? Find Valentine’s Day love with an escape to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
June: Cook Your Catch
June: Craft Beer
July: Tropical fruit
July: Ice Cream
July: Lots of family fun and bargains to be found in the slower summer months
July: 2017 Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
July: Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau receives DMAP designation for excellence
August: Headliners announced for Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
August: Island Hopper Songwriter Fest honored for excellence
August: Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau staff appointed to VISIT FLORIDA committees
August: Island Hopper Songwriter Fest headliner climbs charts
September: Raise a glass to 10 local craft breweries and two distilleries during your visit to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
October: Wells family hoteliers honored by Lee County VCB for community contributions at annual meeting
November: VCB breaks tax collection record for seventh consecutive year
November: Lee County attractions awarded grant funding