Anglers of all ages fish from rustic, yet sturdy piers. Magnificent white sand beaches overlook the enchanting Gulf of Mexico. Jet skis skim over the waves while sailboats drift along the coast. Families picnic in bay or Gulf-front parks. Sea oats sway gently in the soft Gulf breeze.
Bicyclists pedal around the Island, passing a mixture of contemporary and historic buildings.
The Island has four distinctive seasons. In mid-October, the summer Caribbean trade winds are blocked by the first northern cold front. Temperatures drop to the 70's overnight, as does the humidity. Not far from the Dec. 22 winter solstice, strong cold fronts reach Southwest Florida. By spring, the dry, cloudless days reach temperatures in the 70's and 80's with cool, crisp evenings.