Who “Wood” Have Thought of This?

Wood pieces to make a seashell

Seashell made from wood pieces

Another amazing treasure from our “other” Andy!

“Show and tell time for shell lovers…  Brother Ted has access to a laser cutter that cuts thin plywood at the college where he teaches, RIT, in Rochester,  NY.   I sent him one of my shell designs and he ran it through a tool used to build 3D shapes from plywood and cardboard. This resulted in about 25 pieces of plywood that after much scrutiny (due to a lack of index marks) and much sanding and persuasion with a rubber mallet assembled into this treasure.    » Read more

All Summer Long!

 

If you can’t make the Guinness World Record attempt that we highlighted yesterday, don’t fret, you can still celebrate seashells all summer long!

Make your reservation for a stay at Ocean’s Reach  » Read more this summer and collect as many seashells as you’d like!  When you’d like to learn more about the fascinating creatures that inhabit these shells, just plan to spend time with experts from some of our local nature attractions.

Fabulous Feathers

You’d be surprised about what you can find near Ocean’s Reach!

For instance, if you’ve ever found yourself saying “Gosh, I could really use some pink and yellow ostrich feathers!” then, believe it or not, you need look no further than just across the causeway.

The SA Feather Company in Fort Myers has been making exotic feathers for over a century.

Established in 1906 and spanning four generations,  » Read more

It All Started with Hedge Trimmers

Photo by John Riegert

Biking enthusiasts will notice a brand new addition to the beautiful bike path system that winds around Sanibel Island.

A new rest stop has been built at the corner of Casa Ybel Road and Middle Gulf Drive — just around the corner and up the street from Ocean’s Reach.  It features two benches, a bike rack, a water fountain,  » Read more

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