Your Daily Beach Therapy from Ocean's Reach
An excerpt from the Naples News; article written by Chad Gillis.
“See you later, alligator. After awhile, crocodile.”
Did you know that there’s only one place in the natural world where that conversation could actually happen?
The historic Everglades is the one place where the crocodile could see the alligator later and the alligator could see the crocodile after awhile. » Read more
After more than two years of anticipation, our friends at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation were excited to recently move into their new marine laboratory.
Built on the bayside of Tarpon Bay Road near Tarpon Bay Explorers, the $1.6 million facility measures 2,800 square feet.
Marine Laboratory Director Eric Milbrandt explained that the new facility will enable SCCF to be more efficient and quicker at what it does, » Read more
We’re so appreciative when guests complement us on our landscaping efforts. We take pride in providing a beautifully natural setting for both guests and wildlife.
Our grounds feature almost exclusively native plants that serve a dual purpose: not only are they lovely to look at, but they also provide needed habitats for birds and butterflies, as well.
We recently added a small butterfly enclosure to enhance their chance of survival and provide a safe environment for them to complete their life cycle. » Read more
Should you have any photos you’d like to share, please email them to [email protected].
The public restrooms at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge Visitor & Education Center on Sanibel Island are in the top 10 list of contestants in the 2018 America’s Best Bathroom® Contest.
Contest host Cintas Corporation this week informed the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) that the refuge’s Learning Lavatories (#LearningLav) restrooms project ranks among the annual contest’s finalists.
Voting for the contest begins Monday, » Read more
Many of us agree that Cayo Costa State Park is the ultimate beach lover’s dream!
Located between North Captiva Island and Boca Grande, this barrier island state park is only accessible by boat.
The remote island is made up of 2,426 acres and nine miles of pristine beaches. Here, you can truly escape the frenetic pace of life and live your dreams of solitude on a private island. » Read more
Every now and then, we have a guest that needs to interrupt their vacation for another obligation. Up until this summer, though, we’ve never had anyone leave to compete in the Junior Olympics!
Nineteen-year-old Cheyenne M. from Decator, TX had to sneak off for a few days to compete in the 400M Hurdles at the 2018 AAU Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines, IA on July 30th. » Read more
The Noah’s Ark Annual Bag Day event is coming up Friday, August 10, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Customers may buy marked bags in the parking lot for $4 each, fill them with store goods, and walk away with as many items as the bags will carry. Customers are free to purchase as many $4 bags as they wish for the Bag Day sale.
Any items that don’t fit in the bag are 80 percent off the regular price. » Read more
Another amazing treasure from our “other” Andy!
“Show and tell time for shell lovers… Brother Ted has access to a laser cutter that cuts thin plywood at the college where he teaches, RIT, in Rochester, NY. I sent him one of my shell designs and he ran it through a tool used to build 3D shapes from plywood and cardboard. This resulted in about 25 pieces of plywood that after much scrutiny (due to a lack of index marks) and much sanding and persuasion with a rubber mallet assembled into this treasure. » Read more
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