{"id":11704,"date":"2014-11-20T10:48:25","date_gmt":"2014-11-20T15:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/?p=11704"},"modified":"2014-11-20T10:48:25","modified_gmt":"2014-11-20T15:48:25","slug":"captiva-holiday-village-adds-events-to-2014-schedule-holiday-stroll-weekends-at-south-seas-island-resort-and-food-drive-will-benefit-community-cooperative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/2014\/11\/20\/captiva-holiday-village-adds-events-to-2014-schedule-holiday-stroll-weekends-at-south-seas-island-resort-and-food-drive-will-benefit-community-cooperative\/","title":{"rendered":"Captiva Holiday Village adds events to 2014 schedule; Holiday Stroll weekends at South Seas Island Resort and food drive will benefit Community Cooperative"},"content":{"rendered":"

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CAPTIVA ISLAND, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2014) \u2013 For the second year, South Seas Island Resort will open its gates to the public this holiday season, and it\u2019s all for a worthy cause.<\/p>\n

During three weekends, South Seas Island Resort will host the South Seas Holiday Stroll where attendees can access the resort grounds and marina that will be aglow with lights, entertainment, arts and crafts, and visits with Santa. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings from Dec. 12 to Dec. 27, South Seas will admit adults for $10 each and children under the age of 12 free of charge with a nonperishable food donation. It will also include a ride on the Jolly Trolley which will run from 6 to 9 p.m. to transport visitors from South Seas\u2019 South Village to North Pointe, where they will exit at Harbourside Bar & Grill and walk along the marina, where all the events, activities and entertainment will take place.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is such a fabulous opportunity for all ages to enjoy the perfect island holiday setting while raising much-needed funds to help our local hungry families,\u201d said Bob Walter, regional managing director of South Seas Island Resort and\u00a0The Inns of Sanibel. \u201cThere\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy, from live entertainment to arts and crafts, games, S\u2019mores and of course jolly old St. Nick. This holiday stroll is sure to become a new holiday tradition for families in the area.\u201d<\/p>\n

All proceeds will benefit Community Cooperative, an innovative nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made up of social service entrepreneurs fighting to end homelessness and hunger in our community. The agency provides more than 14,000 meals each month through its Community Caf\u00e9s and Marketplace and Meals on Wheels programs. Community Cooperative offers homeless and comprehensive case management services through its Social & Education Resource Centers and oversees emergency mobile food pantries as well as Healthy School Pantries and Food Literacy in Preschool (FLIP) through its Growing Healthy Kids programs.<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s event raised $50,000 for the Golisano Children\u2019s Hospital of Southwest Florida.<\/p>\n

Captiva Holiday Village<\/a> launches its 2014 spectacular the Friday after Thanksgiving with fireworks, tree lightings, holiday readings, musical performances and more.<\/p>\n

Each special-themed weekend will be a fun-filled extravaganza of sight and sound, set against the backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico and evening sunsets. During the event weekends, visitors will enjoy everything from decorated golf cart and lighted boat parades to Junkanoo dancers, live music and even a Marching Mullet Parade.<\/p>\n

\u201cCaptiva is a remarkable island village and known as a magnet for creative people,\u201d said Paul McCarthy of Captiva Cruises. \u201cIt\u2019s famous for its beautiful beaches, wildlife-filled waters, family-friendly atmosphere and a quirky, relaxed way of life. This island is a perfect place to unwind from holiday stress.\u201d<\/p>\n

Coastal Living Magazine recently named Captiva the Happiest Seaside Town in Florida.<\/p>\n

According to the magazine, \u201cThe slender barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico west of Fort Myers has pale, powdery sands graced with more than 250 types of seashells.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s never too early to begin preparing for our boat and golf cart parades,\u201d said 2014 Golf Cart Parade Chair Denice Beggs. \u201cThese are such unique and fun events for locals and visitors to be involved in, and the competition has really increased with many participants planning their decorations a year in advance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Each year, Captiva visitors and locals try to outdo each other by extravagantly decorating their personal or rented golf carts in lights, garland, hats and even plastic flamingos. Fun, festive and sometimes gaudy outfits go along with the tradition.<\/p>\n

The Golf Cart Parade begins at South Seas Island Resort at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 and is limited to the first 100 entries. All entries must incorporate a holiday theme. The parade route travels from South Seas to Andy Rosse Lane then loops around Chapin and Wiles Drive and back past the Green Flash restaurant before returning to South Seas. A portion of the $20 entrance fee will benefit the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation. Prizes will be awarded for the best entries.<\/p>\n

The Boat Parade will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 just outside Roosevelt Channel, Marker #2. The route will follow Roosevelt Channel to \u2018Tween Waters Inn and back. There is no entry fee for the boat parade, and prizes will be given for the best-decorated vessels. A minimum of 100 lights is required for entry but more are encouraged. Best Boat Club & Rentals at South Seas Island Resort will rent boats to resort guests if they want to participate in the parade and decorate a boat.<\/p>\n

Captiva Island resorts, inns, cottages and vacation homes are also offering lodging specials in conjunction with this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Captiva Holiday Village, visit\u00a0www.CaptivaHolidayVillage.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 2014 event schedule:<\/p>\n

Friday, Nov. 28<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Tree Lighting and Fireworks at \u2018Tween Waters Inn<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 29<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0South Seas Tree Lighting and Children\u2019s Classic Holiday Reading<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sunset Arias at \u2018Tween Waters Inn<\/p>\n

Friday, Dec. 5<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sunset Arias at \u2018Tween Waters Inn<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sanibel Luminary<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation\u2019s Nature of Captiva<\/p>\n

Saturday, Dec. 6<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Royal Shell\u2019s Decorated Golf Cart Parade<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Golf Cart Awards & Party<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Captiva Luminary<\/p>\n

Friday, Dec. 12<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mullet March at Jensen\u2019s Twin Palms 30 minutes before sunset.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and Captiva Island Historical Society\u2019s<\/p>\n

Holiday film at Jensen\u2019s Twin Palms<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0South Seas Holiday Stroll<\/p>\n

Saturday, Dec. 13<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fishing & Mullet Festival at Jensen\u2019s Twin Palms all day<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Junkanoo Parade<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lighted Boat Parade<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Post Boat Parade Party<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0South Seas Holiday Stroll<\/p>\n

Sunday, Dec. 14<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Carol Sing at Chapel By the Sea<\/p>\n

Friday & Saturday December 19 & 20<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0South Seas Holiday Stroll<\/p>\n

Friday & Saturday, Dec. 26 & 27<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0South Seas Holiday Stroll<\/p>\n

About Captiva Island<\/p>\n

Captiva Island is a barrier island in the tranquil Gulf of Mexico on Florida\u2019s southwest coast.\u00a0North of Sanibel Island and west of Fort Myers, world-renowned Captiva is also just three hours from Tampa and Fort Lauderdale by car.\u00a0A narrow seashell-laden island famous for its dramatic sunrises and sunsets, celebrity visitors and creative residents, Captiva is home to private waterfront estates, two large resorts and several charming small inns.\u00a0The heart of the island is its vibrant \u2018downtown,\u2019 coined \u201cthe village,\u201d in which visitors and locals stroll among colorful galleries, shops and\u00a0restaurants with live music and water views.\u00a0As the gateway to the out-islands within Pine Island Sound, Captiva is also a watersports destination and offers boaters multiple marinas with overnight dockage.\u00a0It has been featured in countless magazines and newspapers around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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