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The Paddling Life

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paddle boarding

Enjoy the panoramic view from your gulf side lanai and you’ll likely see a paddle board or two on the beach or in the gulf. The popularity of a paddling life grows and grows. Aside from multiple island vendors delivering the equipment to your door, Ocean’s Reach now has stackable racks that park the boards overnight and when not in use.  » Read more

Make Your Grilling Great!

Barbeque in our Grove

The guests from Brunswick, Georgia roar for more good food from the four gas grills at Ocean’s Reach. All 13 diners satiated their 4th of July appetites with a backyard barbeque in our Grove and at the talented hands of their appointed master griller Windy M.

Looks and smells like brats, burgers and dogs—a baker’s dozen! Eat ‘em up!!  » Read more

Everybody Loves a Parade

4th of July bicycle parade

And our all-time favorite is the annual 4th of July bicycle parade from Ocean’s Reach to the Sanibel Independence Day Parade. The bicycles travel hundreds of miles on the backs of trucks and SUVs from Brunswick, Georgia to Sanibel—many pre-decorated in patriotic red, white and blue.

The procession of Georgian riders begins on Camino del Mar and starts with a requisite lineup for Andy’s official photograph. Then the participants are off and pedaling to Periwinkle Way!  » Read more

Raise Some Fun

Brunswick guests

It’s been said before that Brunswick, Georgia raises fun to a new high. And our Brunswick guests are bringing their own brand of fun to Ocean’s Reach. It’s HUGE. From their own family bicycle parade to the Sanibel Independence Day Parade to a super-sized rubber raft in the Gulf of Mexico, you can’t miss their fun on the beach, at the parade or in the Grove. And what’s more, it’s contagious!  » Read more

Nature Fun in Naples

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The Conservancy of Southwest Florida will offer free admission for children every Saturday during the months of July and August 2016. As part of the Conservancy’s commitment to connecting children with nature this summer, the Conservancy is offering up to four kids free with a paid adult ticket at $12.95.

Visitors can travel around the Conservancy of Southwest Florida as they play games,  » Read more

New Family Audio Tour at Edison Ford

Edison Ford Estate

There is something new at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates this summer just in time for families visiting with children. The new tour — with an entertaining twist — is available on an audio wand just right for children to enjoy.

The audio is set up with numbered stops throughout the historic gardens and the device has quiz questions and investigations just right for students.  » Read more

Life’s a Beach

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Amidst family laughter from open shaded canopies and sea bound bodies waist deep for a dip or swim, life is a beach at Ocean’s Reach.

Just close your eyes and picture it: Dads chasing kites in sunlit, indigo skies. Surfing teens balancing rippling waves. Tiny toes soaking up the refreshing gulf waters and digging castles in the sand. Life is your beach at Ocean’s Reach!  » Read more

Marine Science Kids Cruise!

Marine Science Kids Cruises

The summer fun continues on our Southwest Florida waterways!

Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will offer a Marine Science Kids Cruise on Saturday, July 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The Marine Science Kids Cruises are free to children with paid adult admission.

Children will cruise along the Caloosahatchee River aboard the M/V Edison Explorer, collect water and perform water quality experiments to test the levels of nitrates,  » Read more

Coming over from the Mainland

 

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People seldom realize that there are thousands of children here in Southwest Florida who have never seen the ocean, despite living so very close to it.  Due to shrinking school budgets and other economic circumstances, these children never get a chance to experience the natural wonders found just over the Causeway. Thankfully, there are many groups from Sanibel trying to help, including our friends over at “Ding”  » Read more

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