COASTE WINTER 2017

COASTE CONTENTS

WINTER

on the cover The Bouis family returns to Captiva Island and COASTE. Photograph by Milissa Sprecher Photography

in this issue

features

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TAKE FIVE John Lai has spent most of his career on Sanibel and Captiva. Now he’s in charge of marketing the islands. HAPPENINGS Downtown Fort Myers is the place to be this holiday season, as lights, music and merry- making make up the nights. BUZZWORTHY ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa lights up the Thanksgiving weekend sky. COASTE CALENDAR It’s Southwest Florida’s premier calendar of events, so mark your calendar for all the entertainment, electricity and fun headed your way.

1 2 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE From Emmy Awards to Johnny Carson to documentaries and much

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more, dynamo David Carter is jack — make that Dave — of all creative trades.

20 ATTRACTIONS

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The unofficial visitor (and resident) guide to getting off the beachin’ path — if you dare.

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28 EVENTS

The holiday season is upon us, and we’re marking our calendars with the best of the best.

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