The State Shell of Florida

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

Good Morning, Sanibel!

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

Creating “Vignettes”

 

Just loved this note of “thanks” and the gorgeous photo that came with it:

We would just like to thank all of you at Oceans Reach for all the hard work, time and effort you put into the resort after Irma. The location and resort are beautiful and we had a lovely trip. We have been at many other Sanibel resorts and you’re the best.  » Read more

A Rare Junonia

ALWAYS BELIEVE THAT SOMETHING WONDERFUL IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN

… LIKE FINALLY FINDING THAT RARE JUNONIA!

 

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

Now THIS is Painting a Pumpkin!

Create your very own “Coastal Pumpkin” while making new friends at the Sanibel Community House on Weds, October 10 from 6 – 9 pm.

This special class will be taught by Jenny M. Licht, a professional working artist and graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire.

Jenny will have many ideas from which to choose and all materials will be included. Fee: $40 Member / $50 Non-Member.  » Read more

Sea Turtles Survive!

Sanibel’s sea turtle nests fared well during Hurricane Irma with nests still hatching post storm.

SCCF Sea Turtle Coordinator Kelly Sloan said since sea turtles have evolved over millions of years, they know to lay many nests in one season. She said they have documented some of the turtles laying four nests, so if one was lost during Hurricane Irma it was not detrimental.

The east end of the island fared the best during Hurricane Irma with only 13 nests lost.  » Read more

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