“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?”
Sure, it’s one of our favorite Dr. Seuss quotes, but it also perfectly captures this snapshot of just one of the many beautiful floral scenes Andy has planted around Ocean’s Reach!
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Mina’s Love for Birds
The Birds of Southwest Florida exhibit has opened in the Caretaker’s House at Edison and Ford Winter Estates.
The exhibit features multiple panels containing detailed illustrations from John James Audubon, along with quotes from the Edison and Ford families. Antique spy glasses, books on birds, and shell art are also featured. The exhibit is included with admission to the site and will run until mid-January, » Read more
The Sounds of Nature
Our local visitors’ bureau — The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel — does some really remarkable work in helping to market our unique vacation destination.
Recently, they partnered with The New York Times to produce some unusual and thoroughly engaging content that was seen close to 85,000 times online.
Click here to enjoy the “Sounds of Nature” » Read more
Celebrate Cayo Costa!
Happy 40th Anniversary!
The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society, one of the first two friends group created for the U.S. National Wildlife Refuge System, begins celebrating its 40th anniversary year today.
The yearlong celebration begins with the reveal of a new 40th anniversary logo for DDWS shown above.
DDWS helps the refuge plan a full slate of special events each year. Events coming up soon include the annual “Ding” Darling Day (October 10), » Read more
We Gotta Wear Shades
Sunglasses allow you to stare at people without getting caught. Sounds a little like Facebook, doesn’t it?
Otterly Adorable
Photo from Ocean Conservancy
Here’s something we think you otter check out!
Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs will soon be launching their own Otter Grotto.
The $250,000 otter exhibit will feature a clear acrylic tunnel and a play-cave for children to explore, while otters play and swim around guests. Clear viewing domes will allow children and adults to interact with the otters through the cave-walls. » Read more
News from “Ding”
Photo from Susan Portnoy and The Insatiable Traveler
A couple of “news tidbits” from our friends at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge:
- Due to federal restrictions regarding the coronavirus, the 33rd annual “Ding” Darling Day at Lakes Park in Fort Myers scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 10, has been postponed until spring 2022. Watch dingdarlingday.com for the new date and more details.
Pink Flamingo High Tea
An assortment of “Let’s Pink Out” intiatives will once again be held on Sanibel during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
The month launches with a sure-to-be-stunning Pink Flamingo High Tea on October 5. A full high tea menu will be served at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, along with sparkling wines from Bailey’s Marketplace and floral decor designed by RS Walsh Garden Center. » Read more
Fit Advice
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