"It's just very sad and heartbreaking. My heart goes out to everybody." – Sanibel Island resident Andy Boyle speaks to CNN's @Acosta about the destruction left behind by Hurricane Ian. pic.twitter.com/n4itb49VTn
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Hurricane Ian Update
Our last blog post for awhile ….
To all those who love our little corner of the world,
Hurricane Ian came at Sanibel and Captiva Islands with catastrophic 155 mph winds and an 8-12 foot storm surge, on its way to making landfall on North Captiva, just miles away from Ocean’s Reach.
We thank you for the countless emails and social media messages you have sent. » Read more
Scenes from Sanibel #67
“Adopt the pace of Nature.
Her secret is patience.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Should you have any photos you’d like to share, please email them to [email protected]
Today’s Guest Photographer: Bruce Klink » Read more
Scenes from Sanibel #91
“Smell the sea and feel the sky.
Let your soul and spirit fly.”
– Van Morrison
Should you have any photos you’d like to share, please email them to [email protected]
Today’s Guest Photographer: Joe Berns » Read more
Whatever Tomorrow Brings
Whatever tomorrow brings, our heartfelt prayers are with all who will be impacted from Hurricane Ian.
Sharing this beautiful photo taken by Andy over the weekend, reminding us all that there was calm before the storm, and there will be calm after.
Vitamin Sea
Photo by Ocean’s Reach guest Karly Hawker
Just what exactly does the beach do to your brain?
When it comes to why the beach gets you feeling all Zen, there are a few factors at play that affect your senses, says a noted clinical psychologist.
According to an article by
“The color blue has been found by an overwhelming amount of people to be associated with feelings of calm and peace,” says Richard Shuster, » Read more
Underwater Secrets
The USS Mohawk, now an artificial reef
Southwest Florida’s best-kept secret isn’t found downtown, on a beach or on an island – in fact, it’s not found anywhere on land. It’s a network of artificial reefs hidden underwater. Since the 1980s, it’s grown into both an alluring activity and a vital tool for conservation.
Coral reefs are a small part of the ocean but have a huge impact on the environment. » Read more
The Smallest Post Office in the USA
You think you’ve seen everything?
Chances are you haven’t seen a post office like the one in Ochopee, a fun little day trip about an hour and a half away from Ocean’s Reach.
This 61-square foot facility measures 8′ 4″ X 7′ 3″ and is officially the smallest post office in the country. The tiny building used to serve as a storage shed for irrigation pipes for a nearby tomato farm, » Read more
Endless Summer
National Public Lands Day
This Saturday, September 24, J.N. “Ding” Darling will join in the celebration of National Public Lands Day, a day dedicated to places Americans use across the country for outdoor recreation, education, and just plain enjoyment.
These lands encompass national parks, monuments, wildlife refuges, forests, grasslands, marine sanctuaries, lakes, and reservoirs, as well as state, county, and city parks that are managed by public agencies but belong to and are enjoyed by all of us. » Read more
