For more information, visit the Sea Turtle Conservancy! » Read more
Ocean’s Reach Photos
Valentine’s Day on the Islands
A Dog-Gone Good Time!
BIG ARTS has a stellar schedule of “must see” events this season. Tickets go fast and seats are limited, so be sure you don’t miss out on this year’s amazing line-up of great entertainment.
Andy recently attended the canine cabaret, “Mutts Gone Nuts” and is hoping you get a chance to see it in your neighborhood. It’s comedy gone wild featuring ten amazing rescued dogs that match wits with their human companions. » Read more
An Awesome Array of Sea Stars
“Sea stars as far as the eye can see!” said Ed, an annual winter guest, reporting from our beach this past week. It was a bonanza for beach goers who found more than sand between their toes. Thousands of sea stars were washed up on shore prompting lots of questions as to how they got there. Was it due to the recent storms or temperature adjustment?
The ocean floor is home to over 2,000 species of sea stars (alternately known as “starfish”) and Ed’s photo collage captures a sampling of the varieties of shapes, » Read more
Rain and Shine
It’s like munching on tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. You can’t have one without the other. And lately, January has been a “rain and shine” month, both occurring almost daily.
Come rain or come shine, enjoy a beautiful view outside your lanai all day long and a soft walk on the beach, waves nipping at your heels. » Read more
Mutts Gone Nuts!
This Canine Cabaret unleashes havoc and hilarity as mischievous mutts match wits with their human companions. This family-friendly performance features amazingly talented rescued dogs and leaves audiences howling for more!
Click here to watch them wow the crowd at a Philadelphia Eagles NFL game!
Don’t miss their performance at BIG ARTS Schein Hall on Friday, January 29th at 7:30 p.m. Call 239-395-0900 for more information or purchase your online tickets here. » Read more
Your One-Minute Sanibel Vacation
We have a feeling you’ll love this oh-so-needed virtual vacation!
Many thanks to our friend Pam Rambo at “I Love Shelling” for reminding us of what we love about our little corner of the world.
As she says, “Sit back and relax on a sandy beach watching the pelicans fly by on Sanibel Island with your toes tucked around seashells and salty air.”
Be sure to click this to “Full Screen” » Read more
See “The Cove” in Fourth Annual Film Series at ‘Ding’
“Ding” Darling’s second film of the season is “an act of heroism.”
‘The Cove’ film raises dolphin slaughter controversy at ‘Ding’ series
The controversial film “The Cove” continues the fourth annual “Ding” Darling Wednesday Film Series on Jan. 20, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. in the “Ding” Darling Visitor & Education Center auditorium.
Academy Award winner for Best Documentary of 2009, the 96-minute film follows a group of activists as they embark on a covert mission to penetrate a hidden cove in Taiji, » Read more
Speaking of birds………… don payne
From the cold north………. enjoy!
Bird in “pane”
I heard a noise
But nothing there
Looking out
‘ just snow, cold air
Glancing down
A finch in the snow
Hit the window
Landed below
He sat in a daze
Not moving his wings
His head, inside
Was hearing rings
I went outside
He didn’t move
Cradled in my hand
He seemed to approve
Once in the house
‘ looked right at home
Pooped on my finger
I said “shalom”
Back outside
He seemed alert
‘ couldn’t tell
He’d been hurt
He gave me a wink
And flew away
‘ twas a happy sight
It made my day! » Read more
Taqueria Ole’!
It’s tradition at the Bryden casa! A Mexican feast is prepared and devoured by family and friends brought together through their many stays at Ocean’s Reach. A warm January evening of authentic fare, cantina inspired beverages and jovial conversation and catch-up is enjoyed by twenty.
The prep begins early morning in the condo kitchen, continuing until the first plate of tacos, enchiladas, rice and refried beans is loaded at 6 p.m. » Read more
