In a Flip-Flop State of Mind.

There really is so much beauty in a storm.

Sincere thanks to Sue C. from Waddy, KY, for sharing such an amazing photo, which she sent alongside this note:

“We stayed at Oceans Reach the second week of June 2018 after being unable to vacation for 4 years, breaking our 12 year streak. It was so good to be back.  » Read more

Once again, Sanibel Island residents and guests celebrated Independence Day with a most unique “hometown parade” down Periwinkle Way!

The theme for this year’s parade was “Wild  About America,” befitting the grand master of the parade, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (C.R.O.W.).

Probably not surprising, the ladies from the Sanibel Shell Crafters created one of our favorite floats — fabricated almost entirely from shells!   » Read more

Freedom is the oxygen of the soul.

–   Moshe Dayan

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Let Freedom Wave!  » Read more

The Ocean’s Reach crew is just as excited as this little guy for another amazing Independence Day on the island tomorrow!

If you’ve never visited Sanibel this time of year, be sure to make your reservations for next year soon, as we do book quickly.

Here are just some of the wonderful holiday events to enjoy:

• Free Pancake Breakfast at Sanibel Community Church —

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There once was a blogger of shells…

“Shellzam!” with excitement she yells…

With shell words she played…

Silly shell puns she made…

Before long a shellanguage she tells.

Written by local shelling enthusiast Pam Rambo,  » Read more

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Did you know that in 1933 when prohibition ended, our government gave out liquor licenses allowing no more than 85 persons in any bar, regardless of their occupancy load? This is the origin of the expression “86” which is still widely used in today’s service industry.
 
On your next visit to Ocean’s Reach, be sure to check out “The 86 Room,”  » Read more a retro speakeasy in the Historic District of downtown Fort Myers. 

Many thanks to longtime guests Rick and Jaci M. from Janesville, WI, who sent us this beautiful photo after enjoying a Vow Renewal celebration with family and friends on their most recent visit to Ocean’s Reach.

“We would like to thank you for allowing us to use the beach for our 40th Revow.   It rained hard that afternoon and we were suppose to do it at   » Read more

Billy and Salli Kirkland, owners of Billy’s Rentals, were recently presented an Award of Excellence by Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto, after they were nominated by the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce for going above and beyond to make our community an amazing place to live.

“I wanted to take time this summer to honor some of the wonderful businesses we have in our area,” said Sen.  » Read more