Jun 02 2008 09:46 am

May to October is a great opportunity for our summertime visitors to witness a spectacular event, the nesting and hatching of sea turtles. Even though a hatchling is only about the equivalent of two quarters (small change) it will grow from 250 to 400 lbs upon reaching maturity. While sea turtles spend most of their time in the water, female turtles venture onto land during our summer months to hatch their eggs and bring into existence a new generation of turtles. Tourists can view the progress the sea turtles are making as new nests are located and marked daily by local volunteers of the Conservation Foundation’s Sea Turtle Research and Monitoring Program<...

Jun 02 2008 09:48 am

Summertime visitors to our beautiful islands will feel the chill from the cool opportunities awaiting them at the new Recreation Center. The exciting programs and new equipment available serve as an attraction to clientele who may shy away from the midday heat. While the activities offered such as; arts & crafts, aquatic lessons, a variety of sports and field trips, are available at a weekly rate these can be especially alluring to long term guests who may desire air conditioned entertainment. The Recreation Center is also a great incentive for families to visit our island paradise since the variety of programs...

May 20 2008 11:17 am

Just a few weeks of spring left and love is still in the air. Now is an opportune time for visitors to catch the last few glimpses of romance on our beautiful beaches, bike paths, and island sanctuaries. Exploring Sanibel and Captiva during this time of year allows our guests to experience rare sightings and courting rituals of manatees, turtles, birds and many other species of our varied wildlife. Of course as nature wo...