September is the month for savings on our sidewalk. Periwinkle Place, Tahitian Gardens and The Village Shops are popular places to buy souvenirs, gifts and resort clothing.
Restaurants have great dinner specials as a reward for your long beach walk!

Dune daisies, on our dunes, make for a wonderful contrast of color on our beautiful beach in front of Ocean’s Reach! As you have witnessed, when there are Sanibel flowers in bloom, there is always beauty on the beaches of Sanibel.

Men, you can tune this out. After a couple months of letting my hair grow out, I knew I was way overdue for a good cut and style. The Village Shops had a ribbon cutting for several new businesses last winter. Tribeka was one of the new establishments!The owner was very welcoming and after inquiring about his services, handed me a card for a free cut.

After frantically searching through all my business cards last week, I finally found the hand written offer. I quickly called Tribecka and asked if there was any time available that day. They said no, but 12:30 on Friday would be good. I was so excited, especially since I didn’t have to fight for the free cut.

Friday arrived and I hid my hair under my Ocean’s Reach cap and walked in and said,”I’m here and I’m so ready! Do whatever it takes.”
I said I wanted a more feminine look and shared how I usually wear my hair–side part, height in the crown, thin bangs…and that I don’t play it safe. He said, “I can see the fire in your eyes.”

Dominez learned the hair salon business at age 17 when he needed a job in his native Queens. This successful business owner learned from the father..Vidal Sassoon. As he was working with my hair, I asked him what he was doing. He said he was “framing” my hair. Sassoon taught him that hair styling was about architecture.

I received a luxurious hair wash, framing, cutting, styling and drying with a hair brush that resembled a paint roller brush!
I just closed my eyes and voila…a new do for Dru. I asked him, “Don’t I need height in my crown?” All my preconceived ideas about my hair were gone with the wind.

Please try this studio. The receptionist (his wife) is very kind and professional, and the studio is very beautiful. Domizio is very attentive and knows what he is doing!!

They also have a manicurist/pedicurist who takes a natural approach–no acrylics. Tribeca manicures are $20 and pedicures are $30. Throughout September, they are offering 50% off.

Men’s cuts are also done. Tribeca Salon is located in the Village Shops, 2340 Periwinkle Way. To schedule an appointment, call 395-3800.
I’ll be back!

Dru Anne Doyle

Andy is out on another one of his beach walks. The perfect time of day, with the surf rushing in, the sun setting and a turtle nest in front of you on the beautiful Sanibel beach. What more could you ask for!! Come on down and join in the fun that is ready to be had at Ocean’s Reach.
Thanks, Andy, for sharing some of those moments that many of us long for on a daily basis.

Notice anything new?
We have a night light, and a newly painted sign! New things are always happening at Ocean’s Reach.

With over 40 friends and family gathering at Ocean’s Reach annually, it is important to not only reserve your condos a year in advance, but your position on the beach first thing in the morning. Ocean’s Reach is the perfect place on Sanibel to organize your next family reunion. The condos are spacious and very well equipped, and all the help you could need to put it together is available through the Ocean’s Reach Team!

Amira played peek-a-boo with me when she came in to be fitted for her bike helmet. I couldn’t resist taking a photo of this baby doll. We all hope she will come back to see us!

Our beautiful beach on Sanibel after Tropical Storm Bonnie hit on July 24th.

Preparations start early in the morning leading to some relief from the sun later in the day. More time in the sun means more fun on Sanibel beaches!

Windsurfing at Ocean’s Reach allows you to surf right up to your condo! Mr. Moore looks as if he is enjoyed his sail. Although the following video is not of Mr. Moore, it will give you a sense of what windsurfing is all about for those out there who have not tried this thrilling sport.