Sometimes our guests are way ahead of us!
In response to our recent blog talking about all of the strawberry goodness that awaits you a few hours down the road in Plant City, longtime guests Bill and Marcia C. from Elgin, IL sent in this photo of Bill enjoying their berrylicious treats last year at Parkesdale Farm Market, the largest strawberry and citrus market in the state. » Read more
Pelicans at JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge; photo by Jeff Greenburg.
ADVICE FROM A PELICAN:
Wade into life
Look beneath the surface
Soar over rough waters
Stretch yourself
Go fish! » Read more
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) announced that Dr. Kathryn Sullivan will talk about her career as “the most vertical person on Earth” at the 3rd Annual Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture Series via Zoom. The 45-minute lecture will be offered live on Thursday, February 4 at 5:30 p.m.
“We are honored to have Dr. Sullivan share her fascinating story of being the first person to both orbit the planet and reach its deepest point,” SCCF Chief Executive Officer Ryan Orgera said. » Read more
The ninth annual “Ding” Darling Film Series will kick off on Wednesday, January 20, with “The Smog of the Sea,” a 30-minute documentary chronicling a week-long journey to the remote waters of the Sargasso Sea in search of the legendary plastic “garbage patches.”
This year’s series is adapting to distancing and pandemic safety protocols with virtual airings and follow-up discussions via Zoom.
The film is available for viewing anytime day of, » Read more
“Beach Glass Kaleidoscope” by Ray Yarema
“Natives In The Garden” is the theme of a new show that will open on Tuesday, January 19 at the Bailey Homestead Preserve.
Weather-resistant outdoor art will be on display in the gardens, representative of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s mission to protect and care for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems. Local artists highlight SCCF’s efforts to conserve coastal habitats, » Read more
Starting this month, Sanibel Sea School will begin offering family boat-based private sessions! Boat-based private sessions are a great way to join Sanibel Sea School’s marine science educators and expert captains to learn about and explore the pristine areas of Sanibel’s surrounding waters.
Boat-based private sessions can be fully customized to suit group members’ ages and interests. Educators can discuss barrier island ecology, or even topics such as mangrove forests, » Read more
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum offers more than 30 permanent exhibits and a variety of temporary exhibits. In addition to displaying spectacular shells, they offer insights into many of the shells that have played vital roles in history, culture, art, design, and medicine.
Their newest exhibit — Coral Reefs: Nurseries of the Sea — explores the important role that reefs play in the life cycle of mollusks and in the ocean as a whole. » Read more
Sharing a recent article by Daniella Medina from the Orlando Sentinel about an incredible new video shot on Bowman’s Beach:
A week off school brought Canadian tourist Cameron Perdue, 25, to the sunny, sandy beaches of Sanibel Island, where his drone captured a breathtaking sight of a fever of Cownose rays traveling north along the shoreline on Thursday.
“I have a drone and I happened to have it with me and we were just sitting on the beach just relaxing and a kid was like, » Read more
Calling all Parrotheads!
On February 28, Edison and Ford Winter Estates will host the Jimmy Buffett tribute band, Caribbean Chillers. The band plays Buffett’s top hits and crowd favorites for an authentic show. The event will take place on the Ford lawn, along the Caloosahatchee River. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 6 p.m.
The setting offers a beautiful river view and a chance to see a spectacular sunset. » Read more
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