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Our Birthday Boys!

Charlie

Adolpho

Two of our most invaluable team members who keep Ocean’s Reach in tip-top shape — Charlie (top) and Adolpho (bottom) — celebrated their back-to-back birthdays recently.

Alas, that meant the staff “had” to enjoy back-to-back birthday cakes, too — Awfully scrumptious but a tad bit dangerous to our diets!

Ocean’s Reach certainly wouldn’t be the same without these two gentlemen and the incredible contributions they make to ensure that our guests enjoy first-rate accommodations.  » Read more

Explore our Grove

bird houses in Grove

Take a walk around our Grove and discover nature’s finest. Among the tropical plantings, gardens and pond, wildlife abounds. Recent sightings include the beautiful red-bellied woodpecker foraging on our olive trees and making a nest for her young family inside one of our bird houses. The bird houses are popular pieces of real estate at Ocean’s Reach as we’ve counted three families that have been raised in one house alone.  » Read more

Yet Another Generation!

Norris Family. jpg

Yet another generation of the Norris clan was introduced to Ocean’s Reach this spring!

Adorable one-year-old Caleb brought plenty of smiles to our office this week, pictured here with mom, Lindsey.

His extended family has been coming here for at least 25 years — Andy said he’s lost count! — but one thing’s for sure: we’re absolutely tickled to add this newest member of the Norris family to our list of very cherished guests!  » Read more

Lovin’ It!

Lover's Key

Lover’s Key is just a hop, skip and a jump — and a handful of beautifully scenic bridges — away from Ocean’s Reach. Thanks to our friends at “Coaste” for this great article!

To the uninitiated, it might seem out of place, the 4.9-mile stretch of prime, undeveloped Southwest Florida beachfront sandwiched between the last of the towering condos of Fort Myers Beach to the first of a parade of million-dollar homes that line the shores of Little Hickory Island.  » Read more

What Moves You?

Billy's Rentals

On Sanibel, it will probably be one of these bicycles delivered from Billy’s Rentals directly to your condo.  With more than 26 miles of shared use paths throughout the island, it’s the easiest way to move around.  Explore, shop, dine and get a daily cardio workout by pedaling a two or three-wheeler. Baskets are included!

As bike riding is so popular among our guests, it’s highly recommended that you pre-order your wheels by calling or emailing Ocean’s Reach Guest Services.    » Read more

Mermaid Smiles

Mermaid by Don Payne

Our friend Don is at it again! But who can blame him with such beautiful inspiration?
Don’s 12-year-old granddaughter, Claire, was his muse for this whimsical little poem:

 

Mermaid Smiles

Beautiful smiles are a wonderful thing

     But what would a mermaid’s smile bring

Up from the pool, tail splashing around

     Wonderful sight, but questions abound

Green and blue tail,  » Read more

The Sound of Birds

Don Tremblay

Sanibel is a popular winter sanctuary for our “snowbird” guests and over 200 varieties of beautiful birds migrating from the north. Avian splendor emanates from the island skies.

Don Tremblay, our loyal winter guest of 25 years, says there are
many things about Ocean’s Reach and Sanibel that he loves. But one thing in particular that he enjoys
is listening to the sound of birds–the chirping and singing heard
throughout the day and throughout the island–even while playing his
favorite sport at his favorite course with his favorite Ocean’s Reach
General Manager.  » Read more

Double Treasure

Two perfect shells

And double the pleasure for our guest who discovered not one, but two giant treasures of the sea — the horse conch. This shell is also Florida’s official state shell!

Mollusks have the ability to secrete a carbonate of lime solution that forms a hard, protective shell around them. Native to the waters around Florida, the horse conch can grow to a length of 24 inches. The word “conch”  » Read more

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