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Day Trippin’: #4

 

Return to maritime Florida of the mid 19th century!  Two hours north of Sanibel you’ll find Cortez, Florida, home to the state’s oldest surviving fishing village.

Maritime traditions run deep through this historic community where you’ll find restored boats proudly displayed.  Modest bungalows from the 1920s with sandy yards pack the narrow streets of the village, and salt permeates the air.

Meander down to Burton’s store – a relic of the area’s earliest years – or grab a fresh bite at the Seafood Shack or the Star Fish Company Market and Restaurant,  » Read more

Day Trippin’: #3

 

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to swing through the trees, we have the perfect place for your next family adventure.  The TreeUmph! Adventure Course in Bradenton is not your average outdoor excursion — it’s an entire treetop adventure.

The park, located about a 2-hour drive from Ocean’s Reach, covers over 14 acres of lush Florida scenery, with structures weaving through pine and oak canopies.  » Read more

Day Trippin’: #2

 

The famed mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs have been luring guests from across the globe for over seven decades.  Weeki Wachee’s glory days were the 1960s, and girls from as far away as Japan came to try out as mermaids.  Perhaps the ultimate sign of its coolness then: Elvis visited!

Today, the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park — about a 3 1/2-hour drive from Sanibel —  » Read more

Day Trippin’: #1

 

Although we know how difficult it is to leave your beach chair most days, we also understand that sometimes you just get an itch to see more of what Florida has to offer.  We can’t blame you, and although we occasionally highlight other fun things to do nearby in our state, we thought we’d spend this week highlighting some easy “day trips” from Ocean’s Reach!

For instance,  » Read more

Here, Pretty Python!

 

It’s time for the 2022 Python Challenge, which is music to the ears of Edison National Bank CEO Geoff Roepstorff, a committed environmentalist who can often be found hunting invasive pythons deep in the Everglades.

He and fellow Edison National Bank founder — and wife — Robbie Roepstorff have become the first sponsors of this year’s official python removal competition, scheduled for August 5 –  » Read more

Our Hearts are with The Herd

 

Many of you have asked about the fire last weekend at the popular Island Cow restaurant.  Sadly, the landmark Sanibel establishment, which has been a staple for residents and visitors alike for more than 20 years, experienced extensive fire damage in an after-hours incident.  Gratefully, no-one was hurt.

This is the official update from the eatery’s owners:

The Island Cow is currently closed following a fire that started in our kitchen after we had closed for the evening.  » Read more

Ice Ice Baby!

 

Sometimes you’ve just got to chill out, especially in the middle of a hot summer.  If you’re looking for a big chill, Hertz Arena’s recreational rink delivers refreshing public skating sessions.

Enjoy gliding — or waddling, like some of us — around their 200′ x 85′ skating rink, complete with lasers on the ice and pop tunes in the air.

Public skating hours are offered daily,  » Read more

Family Scavenger Hunt

 

Did you know that Thomas Edison and his family had many strange and unusual pets when they lived in Southwest Florida?

They kept alligators, monkeys, peacocks and even a pet pelican named Jerry.  Jerry was a tricky bird who liked to play hide and seek, and he has become the inspiration for a new scavenger hunt for families now available at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates.  » Read more

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