Brian Podlasek has always had a fondness for lighthouses. “It started when I was a kid growing up in south Boston,” said the owner of the Magic Bus and soon-to-be-rebuilt Island Cow on Sanibel. “I ...

The Original Cheeburger Cheeburger is back and all grown up. Well, sort of. The iconic Sanibel restaurant reopened in Tahitian Gardens plaza on April 11 after being closed for 18 months. R.L.R ...

Three months in, and Over Easy Café is on much higher ground. Literally. On July 3, the popular breakfast and lunch restaurant on Sanibel relocated to The Village Shops, less than half a mile away ...

From the ice cream lights to the colorful decor, the Magic Bus is a new ice cream shop that takes you back to simpler days. “I kind of felt like, you know, the island could use something fun after ...

Cheers to Gramma Dot's. After 37 years, the award-winning waterfront gem — one of Sanibel's oldest restaurants — is now serving a full liquor bar. And that’s a very big deal. “It was hard when someone ...

Highly anticipated restaurant openings are about to hit Southwest Florida. Here’s a quick look at this week’s foodie news, including recent openings, closings and a change of ownership. Elvis is back ...

With new tariffs set to take effect on produce imports from Mexico, restaurant owners on Sanibel are preparing for yet another hurdle—rising food costs. More Than 6K Arrested in FL Operation $1.8 ...