One of several pools with a water view at the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island. Photo Credit: Tom Stieghorst Captiva Island on Florida's west coast is known for its seashells, but what ...

When you live in a coastal paradise like Sarasota, a short getaway to another island on the Gulf of Mexico can feel like needless repetition. Should you splurge on a beach vacation so close by? Yes. A ...

A Lee County judge ruled that South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island cannot exceed 912 units, upholding a 2003 agreement. The ruling comes after years of legal battles and concerns from residents ...

Sanibel has better shelling on its beaches; quirkier Captiva is known for its water sports and destination resorts. Souvenir shopping on both islands is fairly evenly matched, but Sanibel has an ...

This unpretentious island outpost continues to capture Florida living at its best. Located at the far north end of the island, the last resort here, guests at this property enjoy a wealth of ...

The South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island has sold. A trio of companies has announced the acquisition of the iconic resort. One of the buyers is Naples-based developer The Ronto Group. Owner ...

The Lee County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to change the county’s building and land-use rules, allowing for more height, 35 feet above base flood level elevations, as determined by the ...

Will South Seas ask for more units than a judge's ruling allows? Upcoming zoning hearing for Captiva resort's redevelopment ...