Look what Shirley C.’s grandchildren inadvertently scooped up in their net this week! Looks like our guests aren’t the only ones to smile at their shell collection!
Not to fear, this little “ray” of sunshine was quickly and safely placed back in the water … but not before posing for this adorable photo op! » Read more
Historical Village To Celebrate Lighthouse Day
On Wednesday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Sanibel Historical Village will celebrate Lighthouse Day with speakers and events throughout the day.
Events at the Sanibel Historical Village on April 13 begin with a talk by a Coast Guard representative from Fort Myers Beach at 10:45. The representative will discuss the Coast Guard’s role in keeping lighthouses alive and will tell about the Coast Guard Cutter named Sanibel, » Read more
Thanks to our friends at the Island Sun for the latest on this fun-raising event!
All are welcome to raise a glass at Beer in the Bushes on April 9
It’s time to boogie down and drink up. The 5th annual Beer in the Bushes fundraiser is set for Saturday, April 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests can roam the grounds of SCCF’s Nature Center while sampling craft beer and food truck offerings. » Read more
Birds need a rest, too. When you feel the need to fly away and relax on a sunny beach, then follow the lead of these shorebirds. Commonly found on the Sanibel shoreline, Willets are large and stocky birds with long legs and thick, straight bills. Their black wings are broader than most shorebirds and have visually striking broad white stripes.
Make tracks and join these birds on the warm, » Read more
The Sanibel Historical Village is sharing the bounty from its garden with FISH (Friends In Service Here), to help them help people in need.
The village’s garden produces tomatoes, cabbage, beans, peas, radishes, turnips, rutabaga, and more. “We have the garden as a way to demonstrate that Sanibel was not always a tourist economy but started as an agricultural community,” said museum manager Emilie Alfino. » Read more
Courtesy of Sarah, Wiles, Amy and Scott J. — Joan R.’s extremely talented grandkids!
Wonder if they’ve heard this one from Lemony Snicket?
If an optimist had his left arm chewed off by an alligator, he might say in a pleasant and hopeful voice, “Well this isn’t too bad, I don’t have a left arm anymore but at least nobody will ever ask me if I’m left-handed or right-handed,” » Read more
An alluring work of art is inspired by a historic icon, the Sanibel Lighthouse, and love for a family member.
Our guest, Susan, shares a picture of “the gorgeous stained glass artwork” her sister-in-law Debbie and brother Greg, made for her and exclaims, “What a work of love! They’ve stayed at Ocean’s Reach twice and are all looking forward to coming back in the fall.”
Thank you, » Read more
Many of our guests marvel at the beautiful photography shared by long-time guest, Frank Liberti. Through his lens, we’re able to appreciate the natural beauty of our area even more.
This year, Frank was kind enough to let us feature his photography in our newly renovated Ocean’s Reach office, prompting all sorts of “ooh’s and aah’s” from guests as we welcome them to Sanibel Island.
We just learned that another of his photos, » Read more
The ever-popular Diner’s Delight coupon booklets — better known as the “Kiwanis Books” — are here!
A key fundraising vehicle for an assortment of Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club scholarship programs, the Diner’s Delight coupon books feature promotional offers for close to two dozen favorite island eateries, valid May 1 – December 16, 2016.
This year’s participants include:
1. Beach Piez
2. Blue Giraffe
3. » Read more
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