Ocean’s Reach News
Meet the Director
Ocean’s Reach has been pleased to host Ann Nieman, director of the BIG ARTS production of Noises Off, the wildly outrageous comedy playing at the Strauss Theater until February 17th.
Ann’s past credits on Sanibel Island include Lend Me a Tenor and Stepping Out.
An award-winning director/choreographer, Ann has created over 200 productions for respected regional theaters across the U.S. and Europe, most notably 42nd Street, » Read more
A Wizarding Experience
The Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra will perform music from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, as part of a video/movie experience.
The concert will feature the live symphony orchestra performing, to picture, every note from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a 40-foot screen while hearing the orchestra perform John Williams’ score. » Read more
Just WOW!!
“Over 40 years.”
When we asked longtime guest Harold B. from Hartford, IL just how long he’s been searching for a junonia, that was his answer.
And we believe him. The amazing shell — which is considered the island’s most coveted seashell due to its elusiveness — is rare indeed. And Harold’s was one of the most perfect and prettiest we’ve ever seen! » Read more
Scrape Up Some Vacation Time!
The Sanibel Visitor Center gave us an ice scraper during our last visit.
Now putting it to use and looking forward to our next visit to Oceans Reach!
Dan F. and Mary D.
Galesburg, IL
We commisserate with all of our guests for the brutal weather many are experiencing this winter season. » Read more
“Birding Without Borders”
Self-proclaimed “bird nerd” Noah Stryckerset a worldwide Big Year record in 2015. His book about the experience, Birding Without Borders: An Obsession, A Quest, and the Biggest Year in the World, was released in late 2017.
Strycker starts out the 2018 “Ding” Darling Friday Lecture Series on Friday, Jan. 19. He will be presenting three free programs at 10 a.m., » Read more
“Noises Off” Comes to The Strauss!
One of the funniest shows ever is playing at the Strauss Theater now through February 17th. Don’t miss your chance to see “Noises Off” for your first time, your second time, or in Dina’s case, her fourth time — Yep, she loves this show! The whole Ocean’s Reach gang is going to see it tonight and she can’t wait!
“If laughter is the best medicine, » Read more
We Love our Hortoons!
We can never get enough of Hortoons, the wildly-funny series created by local cartoonist Dave Horton available at many locations around the island.
Grab his latest book, “Welcome to Florida” on Amazon or click here to follow him on Facebook! » Read more
Find Your Birthstone
It’s All About Your Health
To kick off the new year, the Sanibel Health Club will hold its 5th annual Community Fitness & Health Fair Saturday, Jan. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event will feature free demos, fitness evaluations, samples, refreshments and a silent auction.
All proceeds from the silent auction will go towards The Robert V. & Benjamin G. Miller Fund which provides camping experiences for special needs adults in Southwest Florida. » Read more