Another wonderful photo that just came our way!
“Found this White Ibis at Bowman’s Beach during our visit to OR a few weeks ago.
We love that beach for shelling, its beauty, and abundance of birds.” » Read more
Dan F. and Mary D.
Galesburg, IL
It’s That Time of Year!
Audubon Lecture Series
The Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Lecture Series for 2018 has just been announced:
Jan. 4 – “Tanzanian Tails” –Wildlife photographer, educator and guide, Shawn Carey, will share the sights and sounds from his recent visit to Tanzania to include the many unique birds and animals of this exotic region of Africa.
Jan. 11 – “Purple Martin Majesty” – Avian authority, Dr. Jerry Jackson of FGCU and host of WGCU’s public radio show, » Read more
The Sun and The Moon
What a beautiful sight…….the sun setting & the full moon rising while visiting Ocean’s Reach!!
Thought you would enjoy the video.
Happy Holidays!!
Penny and Faye » Read more
Brightening Our Holidays
No-one brightens our holidays more than two of our favorite ladies from Jupiter, FL.
Faye and Penny make the trek across the state each December to join us for the island’s Luminary Night. Of course, they need to sneak a candy cane from you-know-who first, but then it’s on to an evening filled with fun, frolic, shopping and refreshments! » Read more
Just Add Water
Scenes from Sanibel #24
“My favorite color is sunset.”
Should you have any photos you’d like to share, please email them to [email protected].
Today’s Guest Photographer: Dan Ferrell » Read more
Fa La La La La
The BIG ARTS Concert Band holiday concert will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 at Schein Hall.
The program will include traditional favorites such as “Nutcracker Suite”, “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” featuring the Sanibel Youth Dancing Ensemble, Leroy Anderson’s “Horse and Buggy,” Hanukkah, Festival of Lights”, “Do You Hear What I Hear?”, and vocal solos of the Elvis Presley favorite “Blue Christmas” and Mel Torme’s “The Christmas Song.” A sing-along with the audience will top the evening with the annual presentation of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
Mike Lamade, » Read more
Jingle Shells!
We love it!
“We brought my 77 year old mom, Linda, to Sanibel and Ocean’s Reach with us
for the first time in October where she promptly developed a shell addiction.
She turned her shells into Christmas ornaments
and needs to return ASAP to replenish her supply!”
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Seasonal Colors
What a beautiful potpourri of color we recently received from long-time guest Del S., who visits us regularly from Jamesville, IA.
Del writes:
“I have so enjoyed the photos that are posted on the Ocean’s Reach blog. I am attaching a few of the ones I took last year.
Thanks so much and I look forward to taking more later this month when we return to Ocean’s Reach!” » Read more