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Corteo

Photo from Cirque du Soleil 

 

Cirque du Soleil’s fan favorite Corteo will soon be making its Southwest Florida debut!  The limited engagement will run July 17 – 21 at the Hertz Arena in nearby Estero.

Corteo, which means “cortege” in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown.  The show reflects “a theatrical world of comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.   » Read more

An Insider’s Guide

Photo by Brian Tietz

 

As writer Karen Bartlett highlights in her Gulfshore Life article “An Insider’s Guide to Summer Fun in Southwest Florida,” there’s no shortage of things to do in our area during “off season.”

The article notes: “Summer is when we have time to host our families, and when college buddies and best girlfriends breeze into town for serious bonding,  » Read more

Nature Photography Contest

2018 top prize went to Frank Brinker of Oberageri, Switzerland, for his great blue heron portrait titled “Shakin’.”

 

It’s that time again!  The 27th annual “Ding” Darling Day Amateur Nature Photography Contest is now underway!

Deadline for submission is Sept. 15, 2019; all entries must be submitted electronically. This year, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the refuge, cash award prizes increase to $300 for first place,  » Read more

Sign the Beam!

 

If you’re on the island this week, stop by the BIG ARTS construction site to sign a 65-foot beam that will be hoisted and installed in the BIG ARTS new home later this month.

You can write any type of message you’d like!  Scribble a poem, saying, memory or best wishes.  Remember a family member, honor a friend or sign your own name.  Whatever message you leave,  » Read more

A Very Special 50th Anniversary

 

What a treat it was to hear from Sharon and Chuck L. from Lawrenceville, GA!

They sent us this absolutely beautiful family photo along with a note that said:

We have celebrated our anniversary at Oceans’s Reach for many years, so we were very excited to be able to celebrate our 50th anniversary here this year.

We found the perfect spot near the pond to have our vow renewals with our grandchildren as bridesmaids and best man.  » Read more

Old Captiva House

 

The historic Old Captiva House on Captiva Island recently reopened its doors to the public after a multimillion-dollar renovation.

The venue has been re-envisioned and recreated to once again stand as a top island dining destination for its classic styling, contemporary design, breathtaking beauty and mouthwatering cuisine. A National Register of Historic Places landmark, the restaurant features breakfast and dinner service.

The Old Captiva House stands on the site of the island’s first schoolhouse,  » Read more

The Georgia Clan

 

It’s not “Fourth of July” at Ocean’s Reach without some of our favorite guests of the year!

The Manor family — or “The Georgia Clan,” as we call them — have spent two weeks pre- and post- Independence Day with us for decades.  We’re always excited to welcome them back and simply awe at how each of the generations has grown.

It’s wonderful to see them enjoying the island festivities,  » Read more

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