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The Charming Historical Village

Historic Burnap Cottage circa 1898

 

A favorite for many of our guests, the charming Sanibel Historical Museum & Village has re-opened for the season.

“We’re planning exciting programs this season,” said Executive Director Emilie Alfino. “We look forward to seeing old friends as well as welcoming return guests.”

Some of the events scheduled for this year include three Twilight Talks (All About Francis Bailey,  » Read more

Floating Clouds

“Clouds come floating into my life,
no longer to carry rain or usher storm,
but to add color to my sunset sky.”

                                                                                    — Rabindranath Tagore, Stray  » Read more

The State Shell of Florida

Congratuations to Matt C., from Genoa IL, who scored this beautiful Horse Conch on his family’s most recent visit to Ocean’s Reach!

The horse conch — a snail that is known as the second largest gastropod in the world as it can grow up to two feet in size — has been Florida’s official state shell since 1969.

Did you know that 14 of the 23 coastal states of the United States have an officially designated state shell?  » Read more

Good Morning, Sanibel!

We’re delighted to announce that Good Morning Sanibel by author Kristi Kercher Paterson is now available at Ocean’s Reach as yet another treat for our guests.

This brightly illustrated, rhyming picture book is about everyone’s favorite places to see and things to do on Sanibel Island. It is sure to become one of your family’s favorites!

A former elementary school teacher, Kristi has written plays,  » Read more

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