We think one of the most perfect places to read at Ocean’s Reach, is sitting beside the pool. So grab your favorite book, select a comfy chair and let the refreshing breezes float past you.
If you are undecided as to what you would like to read, a stop at the Sanibel Island Bookshop would be in order. They will gladly help you pick out a bestseller or let you browse freely for as long as you want.
Give us a “Thumbs Up” on your favorite read of the week!
Shhh…another business is spa wned on Sanibel. It’s quiet, alluring and provides a private, personal healing experience.
S Spa is your place “away from it all” for undivided, individualized attention by owner Sherri Kropp who applies firming facials, complete body exfoliations and masks as well as premier pedicures and manicures. Manicures, $25. Pedicures , $30. Facials start at $100 and use Sjal skin rejuvenation products.
S Spa is located in Bailey’s Center. Appointments 239-233-7061.
This is for you Paige, from all of us at Ocean’s Reach!
Our good friend Don Payne has shared a touching story with us that we are sure you will all enjoy. Thank you Don for the story and for the beauty behind it!
“For many years I have been working with cancer survivors going through treatment. As as cancer survivor myself, I’m very aware how important support and encouragement is.
One twelve-year-old girl from Okemos, MI always has “Just Believe” on the bottom of her email progress updates. Her name is Paige Duren, and I had a sign made that I took pictures of on our drive down to Sanibel from Michigan. I hung it from fast food signs, hotel signs, restaurant signs, with people holding it up etc. I mailed her a picture each day.
I took many pictures of “her” verse on Sanibel. Below, is my favorite. I asked some folks from Quebec, Canada, if I could take a picture with the sign on the back of their chairs. They were most accommodating and we had a good laugh as I told them to be sure to smile.
I also wrote a poem for each picture I sent her. Below the picture is the poem that went with it.
Best regards
Don Payne”
Wandering down the beach
On a bright sunny day
I spotted three old folks
In chairs along the way
They were very friendly
We had a nice talk
They came from Quebec
You know they didn’t walk
And there on the chair backs
They proudly hung your sign
Just a reminder -
We know you’ll be fine !
April has been a guest at Ocean’s Reach and is a good friend of two of our favorite guests, Faye and Penny. They are both avid shell seekers and travel from Jupiter, Florida 3 – 4 times a year to unwind and share girl time. They brought April with them about a year ago which is how we all now know April. She is an accomplished vocalist and award winning actress. One of her best friends writes to us:
I would like to share with you a performance by a dear friend, April Woodall.
This is a three tissue song, so have them ready. I hope your speakers do her voice justice. April, you’re the best.
Wishing you much success.
Your Shelling Sister,
Faye
Following is a video of April performing at the 2012 Carbonell Awards held on April 2, 2012 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. April Woodall performs “Climb Every Mountain” from The Sound of Music, Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Ocean’s Reach feels so fortunate to have such wonderful, nice and talented guests including our new friend April. Turn up your speakers and enjoy our friend April!!
Shelling along Sanibel Island soon will be featured on the CBS Sunday Morning show. Earlier this month, Emmy Award-winning TV journalist Bill Geist filmed the segment in conjunction with Shellabration! 2012. The highly-rated national program has scheduled the segment to air in April. Keep your eyes open for Ocean’s Reach or Bill, shelling for a Junonia on our beach next door.
The above text is a copy of previous post but we now have an update for you! We just heard that the Sanibel/Shell story should be airing this Sunday, April 22nd on CBS Sunday Morning. We don’t know exactly when the segment will air, but the show is on 9 – 10:30am (EST) and Bill Geist’s pieces usually run towards the last half hour of the show. The disclaimer is that this is TV, and anything can happen -so it is confirmed to the best of our abilities.
“Water fountain for dogs and their humans at bicycle Welcome Center”
Nearing completion! The new bicycle pavilion will include a comprehensive map depicting the entirety of bike paths throughout Sanibel; information on nature areas worthy of tour (courtesy of the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation); details pertinent to the history of the pavilion site as well as other significant landmarks on the island (courtesy of the Sanibel Museum & Historic Village); a bike rack for parking (donated by Billy’s Bike Rentals); white benches (donated by the Lion’s Club); and a water fountain, which is always refreshing to bicyclers of all ages and species.
You will not recognize the Periwinkle site in between “She Sells Sea Shells” and “Huxters”. The added landscaping fills in the once barren land site so beautifully. Plan your bicycle trip to the Welcome Center. It is only approx. 1 3/4 miles from Ocean’s Reach.
We thought you would enjoy seeing the photos of the first captured and banded Mangrove Cuckoo in North America that took place at “Ding” Darling Friday, April 13 by researcher Rachael Frieze of the Ecostudies Institute. The Refuge is providing housing and access to the Refuge for Rachael to perform her research. Ecostudies Institute is a non profit organization dedicated to ecological research and conservation. They have partnered with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service to gain a better understanding of the assemblage of birds breeding in the mangrove forests located in southern Florida.
A key finding of the study is the declining population of the mangrove cuckoo by 87%.
The Payne family from Farmington Hills, MI, have been staying at Ocean’s Reach for many years. Pictured are part of the younger generation preparing to roller blade. When you arrive at Ocean’s Reach there are many different activities and ways to exercise!
Sanibel activities include many things including bicycling (on 26 miles of pathway), walking, natures hikes, shelling on the beach, kayaking, windsurfing, swimming and a favorite of all, relaxing!!! Come on down and enjoy the many wonders we have to offer!
Yes, finally, our young Osprey are out of the nest and exploring their surroundings. You can tell by the pattern on their wings that they are juveniles. We will keep posting pictures as often as we can. These are such amazing birds!
Normally, our withdrawals at the bank do involve the color green, although it usually means paper printed with the color green, correct? Well, only on Sanibel at the Bank of the Islands can a green withdrawal take on a totally different meaning!
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