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Even before the pandemic forced many to be wary of crowds and seek refuge in natural, spacious destinations, Captiva Island, with its population of less than 200 residents, has long been a place to ...

Vacations are meant to be relaxing, and Captiva Island, a tiny five-mile-long island in Southwest Florida has fully embraced that sentiment. Everything about the under-the-radar destination encourages ...

On the way to Captiva Beach, you see sign after sign reminding people to speak up and nourish the beach. “We love it. We come here every year and enjoy every minute of it,” said one beachgoer. “Our ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury, wellness and family travel. Captiva Island boasts pristine stretches of natural sand giving ...

With the start of sea turtle nesting season, the Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) reminded the public that the island’s beaches serve as important nesting habitat from May 1 through Oct. 31.

As beaches close on the east coast of Florida, managers of a public access parking lot on Captiva continue to consider how to proceed. The Captiva Erosion Prevention District oversees the management ...