It’s the best of the hometown fall festivals you remember: a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, face painting and local musicians on stage. Punkin’ Palooza features family-friendly activities, flea market shopping and free entertainment at Fleamasters Fleamarket today.
If you’re in the area, stop by and adopt a pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch to paint, personalize and take home! » Read more
Congratuations to Matt C., from Genoa IL, who scored this beautiful Horse Conch on his family’s most recent visit to Ocean’s Reach!
The horse conch — a snail that is known as the second largest gastropod in the world as it can grow up to two feet in size — has been Florida’s official state shell since 1969.
Did you know that 14 of the 23 coastal states of the United States have an officially designated state shell? » Read more
We’re delighted to announce that Good Morning Sanibel by author Kristi Kercher Paterson is now available at Ocean’s Reach as yet another treat for our guests.
This brightly illustrated, rhyming picture book is about everyone’s favorite places to see and things to do on Sanibel Island. It is sure to become one of your family’s favorites!
A former elementary school teacher, Kristi has written plays, » Read more
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife has announced that the LCEC Killa-Watts will be providing live entertainment for the 36th Taste of the Islands on Nov. 12 from noon to 5 p.m.
There’s a reason that fans get a charge out of the LCEC Killa-Watts. Each of the band’s members works for Lee County Electric Cooperative, one of the main utility companies for Southwest Florida. » Read more
GOOSEHUG: The Blue Goose, a refuge system icon designed by “Ding” Darling himself, appears in the “flesh” at Family Fun Day.
Live wildlife presentations, demos, crafts highlights of free ‘Ding’ Family Fun Day 2017
Sunday Family Fun Day kicks off the weeklong “Ding” Darling Days at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island, on Oct. 15, 2017.
The refuge, “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS), » Read more
Three North American river otters experienced a taste of freedom after nearly eight months at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife when they were released successfully in Punta Gorda on September 27.
The first North American river otter arrived at CROW in February, with others following through March. One was transferred from a rehabilitation facility in Fort Lauderdale and the other two were transferred from rehabilitation facilities near Tampa. » Read more
A new interpretive kiosk has been unveiled at Perry Tract, the only shoreline property that belongs to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge complex on Sanibel Island.
The 4-plus-acre Perry Tract lies adjacent to Gulfside City Park, located right next door to Ocean’s Reach.
It is named for ophthalmologist and malacologist Dr. Louise Perry. Upon her passing in 1962, she donated her winter home property to the U.S. » Read more
Legend holds that St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the environment and animals, had a special gift for communication with all creatures great and small.
Whether true or not, the 12th-Century monk’s talents as animal whisperer will be commemorated at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church with its annual Blessing of the Animals on October 7 at 10 a.m. on the church grounds. » Read more
It’s time, me mateys, for the Fort Myers Beach Pirate Festival!
Join jolly pirates, wenches, corsairs and beauties as they make camp and prepare for battle on the edge of the Historic Seaport District of Old San Carlos. Admission is free for the swashbuckling fun that won’t stop for a moment from October 6 – 8.
Named the #2 Pirate Festival in the Country by USA Today, » Read more
We’re so delighted for Donna R., one of our favorite long-term guests
– and often chef extraordinairre to a hungry Ocean’s Reach staff –
who couldn’t wait to share her long-awaited treasure with us. » Read more
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