They have, by far and away, the cheapest souvenirs on Sanibel. I morphed into the Hulk when I…read morediscovered the obligatory coworker Florida vacation gift-haul could've been far, far less costly had I shopped first at this little joint. Rather unpredictably, too, 'cause its actually ON Sanibel. Neat! Great little find.

From the owner: The former Cheese Nook at Periwinkle Place on Sanibel Island has a new name, Sand Castle Gifts and…read moreGourmet. Original owners - new name! A wonderful shop to visit while on Sanibel Island. When you first walk in there is a wonderful smell of herbs and spices, friendly helpful shopkeepers and a fantastic selection of Island treats and gifts. Many families have been shopping at the store for over 30 years and now bring their own children and grandchildren for a visit at this one of a kind store.

DO NOT WORK HERE!!! They throw you around like a rag doll. 15/11 people telling you what to do and…read morewhat not to do. All gets lost and then it's your fault. Even the oldest employee will tell you they can't stand to work for Michael but there all elderly ladies who need to complete their employment to retire. Sure it's pretty but in the way of employment stay away!!

If you come into Sanibel Island, you must stop at this place. What a wonderful place it was. Filled…read morewith all types of seashells. The service was top-notch. The selection was immense. So thankful we found it.

Incredibly kitchy, Instagram photo worthy restaurant with history and a great menu. I must admit Im…read morea bubble light fan, and to see a whole restaurant dedicated to the idea and theme of Christmas and nostalgia....well, its brilliant. For dinner, we got the she crab soup, swordfish, and prime rib. She crab soup: Good flavor, but maybe we ate towards the end of the night and it was too thick and clumpy from the day. Swordfish: Nicely done and the basil pesto is the way to go - kind of cuts through the heaviness of the dish. Prime Rib: Didn't look med rare as requested, but the meat was like buttah Vegetable medley is nothing special - like frozen sauteed veg Twice baked potato was good And apparently they are notorious for large pieces of cake, though we were so full, we didn't partake.

We were excited to visit and support the Bubble Room, as they'd been closed for a long time due to…read morethe storm damage. The restaurant is full of kitschy decorations, toys, photos of yesteryear and a unique place to be sure. The seating for four was a little tight - tables are close together and the buzzing staff skirted by fairly continuously during the meal. Everyone was friendly and overall, the service was OK. The food on the other hand, was pretty mediocre. The fish dishes were overcooked and tough. A raw tuna appetizer was discolored and off (we didn't eat it). The fish dip app was weirdly baked and average in taste. Deserts were very good and one should definitely get a slice of their cake (even to share). Although the meal wasn't overly expensive, it wasn't cheap either. There are better options in my opinion on Captiva and Sanibel. Glad I went here once, but that's probably my only visit.

I am surprised this little shop, just next door to the Lighthouse Cafe, doesn't have any reviews!…read more Our wait for breakfast led me in here...apparently the store has been on the island for about 32 years. It has the typical touristy souvenirs that I love...nothing that I needed but things I loved to look at. There were a few bags of prepackaged shells that my Dad picked up and said "I'll just buy these and save us the trip to the beach!" If I'd known we wouldn't get to the beach until high tide, I might have taken him up on this. Tuttle's is located on the lighthouse end of the island...it seems less traffic-y than some of the main parts of town and so I think it would be worth a drive to stop in. If I had more people on my list that wanted a Sanibel gift, this is a great place!

The shop owner is not a great human being and clearly hates all children for just existing. Now…read morethat I have looked at other reviews, I see this is a common theme. We walked into the door with our 5 and 9 year old and the moment we walked in the man, who was disheveled and appeared to be wearing pajamas said "this isn't a place for children, keep your hands off." Mind you we were barely in the door. Just after this my 16 year old niece was in there buying two postcards and when she pulled out her credit card, he with an attitude, actually ripped the postcards out of her hands and said "I don't charge two dollars," which she didn't even understand initially since he couldn't bring himself to mutter more than five words of explanation. He also had not actually told her the total and there was no price marked on the postcards. Once she realized he meant that she needed to pay cash instead of card, she pulled out cash and paid for the postcards, although she should have just walked out. We live on the island and have been here several times. We have been lucky enough to have his female employee, who is very kind, help us in the past. Needless to say, after experiencing the owners behavior we will never be back.

All I can say that I am a repeat customer! My second…read morepurchase was a beautiful and lovely as the first one a month or so back. Both Sonia and Chris were most pleasant and gracious to deal with. I needed a rush order, and it was done in couple of hours. Well done, kudos! They will be my go-to florist as I settle in my new home.

Ordered a dozen red roses. They arrived and had no scent to them at all. Notified florist and was…read moretold that this was outside her control and that each type of rose is different. My question is why would you sell and order that type of roses that you knew had no scent and/or why if you got a delivery of roses that had no scent why would you deliver them to your customer. CONCLUSION: $100.00 wasted

Patricia was very helpful and had great suggestions. A wonderful ceremony that incorporated…read moreeverything we wanted. Excellent service at a great price and very easy to work with. If you want a beach wedding we highly recommend Patricia, she gave us wonderful memories of our wedding day that will last a lifetime.

From the owner: Weddings by the Sea on Sanibel and Captiva Island…read more Services offered by Weddings by the Sea are customized, therefore offering the bride and groom exactly what they want. Thousands of couples have tied the knot by the sea in destination ceremonies officiated by Patricia Slater, a Sanibel resident since 1970. A former Innkeeper for nearly 25 years, Patricia Slater's Weddings by the Sea embraces all aspects of planning the perfect wedding: flowers, photography, music, food, resort accommodations, even transportation and salon appointments - whatever you desire for your most important day. When you engage Patricia Slater for your destination wedding by the sea, you are promised a personalized ceremony that speaks to your individuality as you become husband and wife. Presented in her signature heartfelt way, Patricia's original wedding ceremony blends the marriage vows with a special collection of inspirational readings, poems, and prayers. The magnificent Sanibel and Captiva Island themselves inspire a sense of awe and splendor, quiet reflection and personal peace for your Florida destination wedding. When you find the one to share your life with, you share those feelings, too. Express them beautifully on the most important day of your life with help from Patricia Slater's Weddings by the Sea.