Sunny Sanibel
It’s just another day in paradise! Read More »
July 4th Road Rally
After the parade on Monday we participated in the road rally, riding along with our good friend Susan Andrews. It was quite a challenge, particularly when one lady got upset with the traffic on her road and removed the shell clue from her mailbox, leaving us to wander around lost in her neighborhood. I guess that’s why they... Read More »
Sanibel July 4th Parade
What a great day for a parade! The rain held off so it was hot, but a good time was had by all. Read More »
Black Bear on Sanibel
This picture of a black bear was taken Monday by a motion activated camara on the Bailey Track on Sanibel. Wow! This is a first. I presume he swam here, but from where? I guess even the bears know that Sanibel is a wildlife sanctuary. Read More »
Take Your Smart Phone for a Hike
The Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge is in the process of establishing an iNature Trail in the preserve. It uses a set of QR (Quick Response) codes to give information on the trail and wildlife. These QR codes are definitely the wave of the future and provide anyone with a smart phone with quick and easy access to information. QR codes are becoming increasingly... Read More »
2011 Summer Newsletter
We feel really good about the direction of your real estate market. It’s doing very nicely. This feeling seems to be broadly based since most of the people we talk to see things the same way. Read More »
First Day of Summer
Hard to believe it is summer already, although we have been enduring hot summer-like weather for many days now. The poinciana trees are almost through blooming, but this one put on quite the show a few weeks ago. Now all we need is some rain. Read More »
Sanibel’s Shell Museum Supports Military
The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is joining 1300 other museums around the country in offering free admission to active duty military and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Kudos to the shell museum for supporting our troops! A complete list of other participating museums can be found at www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Read More »
Owl Update
Two weeks ago the adult screech owl left the box. Soon after we saw a baby owl sticking his head out. I assume the adult came back at night to feed the baby, but now they have both flown the coop. It gave us some good photo ops while they were there. Read More »
Belmont Stakes
Santiva, our local entry in the race, came in sixth in the Kentucky Derby. He’s a long shot for the Belmont, but could do well as he is a good distance runner. Go Santiva! Read More »