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A bridal boutique here has abruptly closed its doors, leaving dozens of brides without dresses only weeks before their wedding days.

With more than 300 species of shells, Sanibel is often referred to as the shelling capital of North America, and most visitors to the island return with at least a shell or two tucked into their suitcase.

People come from all over the world to enjoy the famous beaches of Sanibel, Florida.

Poets of all ages from Sanibel and Southwest Florida will gather at the Sanibel Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday to celebrate National Poetry Month at PoetryFest.

Three more people have applied for the Lee County commission seat left vacant after Bob Janes' death two weeks ago.

Janes, 78, died March 10, one day after serving in his last commission meeting. More than 500 friends and fellow public officials filled a conference hall at Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers for the service.

SANIBEL ISLAND: Room has run out in the 100-year-old sanctuary at Sanibel Community Church.

SANIBEL ISLAND: Everyone wants to go green around the house, but the choices can be overwhelming.

Doc Ford doesn't go far from home in Randy Wayne White's new novel, "Deep Shadow." But that doesn't keep him out of trouble.

Fans often refer to them as jewels, and it's easy to see why. Orchids come in a staggering array of colors that range from the palest whites to shocking pinks, purples and some with exotic touches of black.