“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?”
Sure, it’s one of our favorite Dr. Seuss quotes, but it also perfectly captures this snapshot of just one of the many beautiful floral scenes Andy has planted around Ocean’s Reach!
Tag: oceans reach
Clowning Around
Reader’s Digest once dubbed Lake Placid, Florida “America’s Most Interesting Town.” It’s about a 2-hour drive from Ocean’s Reach and makes for a fun day trip!
Over the years, Lake Placid has become a wonderful place to explore how history, art, and community converge.
It’s known as the “Town of Murals,” as there are nearly 50 murals throughout the small town, » Read more
Mina’s Love for Birds
The Birds of Southwest Florida exhibit has opened in the Caretaker’s House at Edison and Ford Winter Estates.
The exhibit features multiple panels containing detailed illustrations from John James Audubon, along with quotes from the Edison and Ford families. Antique spy glasses, books on birds, and shell art are also featured. The exhibit is included with admission to the site and will run until mid-January, » Read more
The Sounds of Nature
Our local visitors’ bureau — The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel — does some really remarkable work in helping to market our unique vacation destination.
Recently, they partnered with The New York Times to produce some unusual and thoroughly engaging content that was seen close to 85,000 times online.
Click here to enjoy the “Sounds of Nature” » Read more
Celebrate Cayo Costa!
Otterly Adorable
Photo from Ocean Conservancy
Here’s something we think you otter check out!
Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs will soon be launching their own Otter Grotto.
The $250,000 otter exhibit will feature a clear acrylic tunnel and a play-cave for children to explore, while otters play and swim around guests. Clear viewing domes will allow children and adults to interact with the otters through the cave-walls. » Read more
News from “Ding”
Photo from Susan Portnoy and The Insatiable Traveler
A couple of “news tidbits” from our friends at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge:
- Due to federal restrictions regarding the coronavirus, the 33rd annual “Ding” Darling Day at Lakes Park in Fort Myers scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 10, has been postponed until spring 2022. Watch dingdarlingday.com for the new date and more details.
Fit Advice
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Fly Me Away!
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers now provides nonstop service to 55 destinations by 14 air carriers.
The latest routes that have been added to your favorite vacation destination are listed below. For more information on current nonstop flights, click here!
Fall 2021 Update
Air Canada
- Toronto (YYZ),
Make Your Heart Sing
Singer-songwriter Gary Hannan; photo courtesy of The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel.
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is back! If you’re island bound, you won’t want to miss it!
The popular music festival returns for its seventh year with a lineup of more than 100 performances from 60 talented singer-songwriters, including Jimmie Allen and Michael Ray.
Ten days of music kicks off on Captiva Island, » Read more
