Kudos to guests Linda and David P. from Frederick, WI for spotting these five beautiful horse conch shells during their recent visit to Ocean’s Reach. As annual guests for the past five years, they’ve learned to save extra space in their luggage for the trip home!
The horse conch (Triplofusus giganteus), also known as the giant band shell, has been Florida’s official state shell since 1969. » Read more
We just saw this great review of Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen in Florida Weekly:
The food and flair of the French Quarter isn’t what you’d expect to find on a sedate Florida island best known for its shell-laden beaches, preserved nature and snowbird population. Nevertheless, Mudbugs bills itself as “Bourbon Street at the Beach,” and its interpretation of New Orleans cuisine is a welcome addition to Sanibel’s dining scene — and to greater Southwest Florida, » Read more
“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!
Photo by @sew_i_run
Bowman’s Beach was recently featured in a Narcity article that listed the “Nine Best Beaches in Florida If You Like Privacy.”
They write:
There is a time and place for being the life of the party and vibing among crowds. But from time to time, some of us want to retire for a while to our sanctuary of sand, » Read more
Gulfshore Opera will return to Sanibel with two concerts for its sixth season.
The GO Cabaret returns to the Sanibel Community House on Jan. 25 with “A Salute to Louis Armstrong.” GO Artists in Residence, accompanied by a jazz trio, salute Louis Armstrong. Enjoy selections by Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. Tickets are $45 and include wine and hors d’oeuvres. » Read more
Should you have any photos you’d like to share, please email them to [email protected].
Mark your calendars! The 30th annual “Ding” Darling Days birding and eco-festival is scheduled for the weekend of October 12 to 14 at the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel.
New for this year, Cool Kids Zone on Sunday Family Fun Day will provide activities in the Visitor & Education Center, so families can come in to cool off. It will include puppet shows, story and crafts, » Read more
Should you have any photos you’d like to share, please email them to [email protected].
BIG ARTS’ upcoming season will feature 17 main stage performances that run the gamut – peppered in amongst art exhibits, a film series, lecture programs and more – and tickets are now on sale.
The 2019 Schein Hall series will run from January through March, kicking off on Jan. 5 with Beginnings, a Chicago tribute band that has performed at Disney’s EPCOT Center and Las Vegas casinos since 2002. » Read more
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