In a Flip-Flop State of Mind.

Amazingly, our sign survived Hurricane Ian — It’s indeed a “sign” of our resilience!

Yes, that’s an actual tree that flew into this unit — Roots and all!

Starting to clean up …

… And there’s an awful lot to clean up!

It’s crazy what survived the storm (… and I don’t mean just us ladies!)

Ocean’s Reach is cleaning up nicely …

… Very nicely indeed!  » Read more

I have very poor internet and cell service where I am, but I wanted to try to send on another post-Hurricane Ian update for Ocean’s Reach.

We have accounted for all of our staff and everyone is safe.  Two colleagues who have remained on Sanibel will be evacuated today.

They will be leaving an island that is basically unrecognizable.

There are no words.   » Read more

"It's just very sad and heartbreaking. My heart goes out to everybody." – Sanibel Island resident Andy Boyle speaks to CNN's @Acosta about the destruction left behind by Hurricane Ian. pic.twitter.com/n4itb49VTn

— CNN (@CNN) October 1, 2022

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Our last blog post for awhile ….

To all those who love our little corner of the world,

Hurricane Ian came at Sanibel and Captiva Islands with catastrophic 155 mph winds and an 8-12 foot storm surge, on its way to making landfall on North Captiva, just miles away from Ocean’s Reach.

We thank you for the countless emails and social media messages you have sent.   » Read more

“Adopt the pace of Nature.

Her secret is patience.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Should you have any photos you’d like to share, please email them to [email protected]

Today’s Guest Photographer:  Bruce Klink  » Read more

“Smell the sea and feel the sky.

Let your soul and spirit fly.”

– Van Morrison

Should you have any photos you’d like to share, please email them to [email protected]

Today’s Guest Photographer:  Joe Berns  » Read more

Whatever tomorrow brings, our heartfelt prayers are with all who will be impacted from Hurricane Ian.

Sharing this beautiful photo taken by Andy over the weekend, reminding us all that there was calm before the storm, and there will be calm after.

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Photo by Ocean’s Reach guest Karly Hawker

Just what exactly does the beach do to your brain?

When it comes to why the beach gets you feeling all Zen, there are a few factors at play that affect your senses, says a noted clinical psychologist.

According to an article by Christina Heiser of NBC News:  

“The color blue has been found by an overwhelming amount of people to be associated with feelings of calm and peace,” says Richard Shuster,  » Read more

The USS Mohawk, now an artificial reef

Southwest Florida’s best-kept secret isn’t found downtown, on a beach or on an island – in fact, it’s not found anywhere on land.  It’s a network of artificial reefs hidden underwater.  Since the 1980s, it’s grown into both an alluring activity and a vital tool for conservation.

Coral reefs are a small part of the ocean but have a huge impact on the environment.   » Read more