“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?”
Sure, it’s one of our favorite Dr. Seuss quotes, but it also perfectly captures this snapshot of just one of the many beautiful floral scenes Andy has planted around Ocean’s Reach!
Some Time to Yourself
Photo by @sew_i_run
Bowman’s Beach was recently featured in a Narcity article that listed the “Nine Best Beaches in Florida If You Like Privacy.”
They write:
There is a time and place for being the life of the party and vibing among crowds. But from time to time, some of us want to retire for a while to our sanctuary of sand, » Read more
Opera Returns to the Island
Gulfshore Opera will return to Sanibel with two concerts for its sixth season.
The GO Cabaret returns to the Sanibel Community House on Jan. 25 with “A Salute to Louis Armstrong.” GO Artists in Residence, accompanied by a jazz trio, salute Louis Armstrong. Enjoy selections by Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. Tickets are $45 and include wine and hors d’oeuvres. » Read more
Mermaid Money
Just saw this article from Narcity entitled “This Florida Beach is the Best Place to find Intact Sand Dollars!”
It starts:
“Whether you’re a serious sheller or casual beach-goer, hunting around in the shallows for your very own nautical treasures is a great way to pass to time, and save money. If you’re looking for the best beach in Florida to find sand dollars, » Read more
By Women, About Women
LUNAFEST, a traveling festival featuring a collection of short films that highlight female filmmakers and raise awareness about women’s lives, is returning to the islands for its third year.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. tonight for the 7:00 p.m. showing at the Sanibel Community House. In honor of the 100th anniversary of event host Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva, this year’s tickets will be free. » Read more
Scenes from Sanibel #83
“Don’t be pushed around by
the fears in your mind.
Be led by the dreams in your heart.”
– Roy T. Bennett
Should you have any photos you’d like to share, please email them to [email protected]. » Read more
Movie Buffs Will Love This!
Described as “smart, sassy and delightful,” the first licensed production of “Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf: A Parody” is opening at The Laboratory Theater of Florida in Fort Myers.
A mysterious invitation finds Blanche Dubois on a train to New Orleans. She shares the train with hard-drinking couple George and Martha who are intent on depleting the entire bar car while delivering scathing advice on life and marriage before it arrives at its destination. » Read more
The Tour de Cape
If you’re into bicycling, this is the time to be in Cape Coral, as our neighboring city stages the 29th annual Tour de Cape this weekend.
The recreational fun event – taken more seriously by some cyclists than others – include 15-, 30-, 60- and 100-mile courses throughout the northwest and southwest region of Cape Coral.
This year’s event kicks off with a 5K run (8:00 a.m.) and 3-mile Kids Ride (10:30 a.m.) on Saturday, » Read more
Sanibel Sunsets
Scientifically speaking, the colors of the sunset result from a phenomenon called scattering. Molecules and small particles in the atmosphere change the direction of light rays, causing them to scatter. Scattering affects the color of light coming from the sky, but the details are determined by the wavelength of the light and the size of the particle.
You can read all about the physics here, » Read more
Cooking in the Sun with Friends
After more than 20 years of holding cooking classes at The Timbers, the Jacaranda and now the Sanibel Community House, renowned chef Loretta Paganini is headed back to the island for a week-long series of classes January 27 – 31, 2020.
First step, grab a copy of her book, “My Sanibel Kitchen” featuring some of her favorite recipes, chef tips and island anecdotes from what she calls her “personal journey of 20 years of cooking in the sun with friends.” » Read more
