The Smallest Post Office in the USA

 

 

You think you’ve seen everything?

Chances are you haven’t seen a post office like the one in Ochopee, a fun little day trip about an hour and a half away from Ocean’s Reach.

This 61-square foot facility measures 8′ 4″ X 7′ 3″ and is officially the smallest post office in the country.  The tiny building used to serve as a storage shed for irrigation pipes for a nearby tomato farm,  » Read more

“Fourth of July” on Sanibel

 

After a two-year pandemic pause, Sanibel is ready to celebrate our nation’s birthday once again this year!

All of our popular Independence Day events are coming back, including our quintessential hometown parade, road rally, fireworks and more.

The perfect “Fourth of July on Sanibel” itinerary?

Bring your appetite to the free pancake breakfast at the Sanibel Community Church (1740 Periwinkle Way) to be held 7:00 –  » Read more

Your One-Minute Sanibel Vacation

 

Take a 60-second break for a virtual mini-vacay!

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

Happy Earth Day!

 

Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement.

On April 22,1970, more than 20 million Americans took to streets, parks and college campuses in massive coast-to-coast rallies to protest against the deterioration of the environment.  Groups that had been fighting against oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, freeways, the loss of wilderness, and the extinction of wildlife realized they shared common values.  » Read more

Fly Me Away!

Map of the United States with flight paths to Fort Myers

 

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

Start Your Engines!

Roar Offshore Powerboat Racing

 

Come celebrate the return of Roar Offshore Powerboat Racing to Southwest Florida!

The roaring engines are coming back for 2021.  Roar Offshore is the final stop of the APBA (American Power Boat Association) National Championship series.  Roar Offshore will once again be the Championship Race for 2021, crowning Offshore Champions in 14 classes.

Fort Myers Beach is a perfect location for the races because there are so many up-close viewing opportunities.   » Read more

Red Tide Update

Ocean's Reach Beach

Photo taken outside of Ocean’s Reach on Weds, Aug 16, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.

 

We’ve received numerous phone calls and emails inquiring about the red tide bloom that reached Sanibel Island near the end of July.  This photo was taken mid-afternoon yesterday, showing “Day-10-and-Counting” of a clean beach outside of Ocean’s Reach.  The red tide air irritants have dissipated, and there’s just a hint of fish odor,  » Read more

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