PHOTOGRAPHY & TEXT BY MATT TRUSSELL DESIGNED & EDITED BY AMBER PEEBLES
Sanibel Island, Florida, which is located in the Gulf of Mexico just off the coast of Ft. Myers, Fl, holds a special place in my heart. It is my family’s prime vacation spot and we go there just about every year. With more than half of the island being wildlife refuge, we always have a lot of interaction with all sorts of animals. People come from round the world to collect shells on the beaches of Sanibel and its neighboring island, Captiva. The island has always provided entertainment and enjoyment for my family. From talking to the crazy parrots at Jerry’s Foods to watching dolphins at sunset, there is for sure never a dull moment with us. I will always cherish the memories I have with my family on Sanibel Island.
My sister and I. We often find things washed ashore from fishing boats.
My mom. Her grandma used to take her to Sanibel when she was a kid.
Another day on the Island, another sunset on Bowman’s Beach.
My dad looking for a prime sunset watching spot for our whole family.
The siblings returning after exploring in a kayak.
We saw what we thought were sharks so WE paddled out to them.
This is my goofy family. our cigars and drinks in hand.
getting away from every day life and having some time to sit back.
after my mom’s birthday dinner, my sister, mom, and brother.
Me checking out some recent sunset pictures. tHE INFINITE AMOUNT OF THEM.