“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly,
but rarely admit the changes it has gone through
to achieve that beauty.”
Sanibel Island Photos
Sanibel Fresh
Photo credit: Artis Henderson, Special to The News-Press
Article by Artis Henderson, originally published in The News-Press:
Sanibel recently got an update to its healthy-eating options.
In August, Sanibel Fresh opened in the former Bennett’s Fresh Roast space on the island, swapping out doughnuts and coffee for acai bowls, Florida-brewed kombucha and locally sourced meats, » Read more
Scenes from Sanibel #22
“I think that the ideal space must contain elements
of magic, serenity, sorcery and mystery.”
– Luis Barragan
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Today’s Guest Photographer: Rich Belotti » Read more
That’s a Lot of Books
We’re delighted to have so many bookworms around here, especially of the younger variety!
For the past five years, children who have participated in the Summer Reading Program at the Sanibel Public Library have been helping “earn” books for pediatric patients at our local hospital.
This year, 244 participants read, tracked their time and activities, and attended library programs to earn books. » Read more
Follow Your Heart
Taste of the Islands
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife has announced the 14 restaurants that will participate in the 36th Taste of the Islands on Sunday, Nov. 12, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Sanibel Community Park.
The restaurants include Blue Giraffe, The Bubble Room, The Clam Shack, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, IL Cielo, La Bella Vita, Matzaluna, Rosie’s Cafe & Grill, Sanibel Deli, » Read more
Ding Photo Contest Winners
First Place: Ben Vanos’ “Green Heron Raising its Crest”
Second Place: Paul Brook’s “Mangrove Cuckoo with iO Moth Caterpillar”
Third Place: Linda Kruleski’s “Hawk with Snake”
“Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) recently announced the winners of its annual “Ding” Darling Days Amateur Nature Photography Contest. » Read more
This is Quackers!
It was like a Royal Tern convention came to town when Andy shot this photo last week!
It was a rather bizarre scene seeing this many birds together and we’re so glad Andy was able to capture the gathering.
Royal terns are shorebirds, rarely straying far inland. When winter weather approaches, they can be found on Florida beaches and along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts as far north as North Carolina. » Read more
Happy Halloween!
Now here’s something you won’t find at your local pumpkin patch …
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
from your favorite goblins on Sanibel Island!
A Thousand Tiny Miracles
Photo credit: Chris Kolbenstetter
“Life is a series of a thousand tiny miracles. Notice them.”
– Mike Greenberg » Read more
