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Summer Fun at the Shell Museum

Throughout the year, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum has plenty for families to see and do, and during summertime, the educational fun they offer becomes even more affordable!

Open seven days a week, the museum features a different program daily for its New Day, New Adventure series:  Mondays – “Collection Connection”; Tuesdays – “Fossil Dig”; Wednesdays – “Shell Jewelry”  » Read more

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Can’t get enough of Sanibel and Ocean’s Reach?  Just join us on Instagram to “ooh” and “aah” over more of our favorite photos!

Since our Ocean’s Reach community is such an amazing one, we look forward to sharing in all your photos, as well!  

Follow us at @oceansreach and start getting inspired for your next trip today.  Be sure to tag us in your photos and we’ll do the same.   » Read more

Life Jackets 101

It’s no surprise that many of our guests enjoy boating while they’re here on Sanibel Island, as our area offers an amazing water wonderland to explore!

Of course, safety is always top-of-mind for us, so we wanted to share this primer on Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) — or life jackets — we recently ran across.  Many thanks to Pat Schmidt, member of America’s Boating Club of Sanibel-Captiva,  » Read more

It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere!

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere … and this was what it looked like at Ocean’s Reach at 5 o’clock yesterday!

The sun was shining, the sand was glistening and the water was a sea of inviting blue-green gorgeousness.

If you haven’t been to Ocean’s Reach during the summer, plan to make a trip this year!  Last-minute getaways and special offers make it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite 5 o’clock libation on your favorite Sanibel Island beach!  » Read more

“The City That Almost Wasn’t”

Many thanks to our friends at the “Island Sun” for sharing the following article, written by Jeff Lysiak.

Last week at the SCCF (SanibelCaptiva Conservation Foundation) Nature Center, a lecture on the history of the conservation movement on the islands was delivered by Kristie Anders, SCCF’s education director and longtime local resident. During her 45-minute presentation, Anders shared some background information on several pivotal players and the important dates that helped shape the future of Sanibel.   » Read more

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