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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The annual hibiscus show at the Araba Shriners Center in Ft. Myers is this Sunday, June 5 from 1:00-4:00 PM. This event showcases hundreds of different types and colors of hibiscus and many are for sale at reasonable prices. There are always some very rare and beautiful hybrid colors. It’s a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon and best of all it’s free! Read More »
With temps forecast to be in the high 80’s to low 90’s and only a chance of scattered rain showers in the afternoons, this has the makings of a great weekend. This is why we live in southwest Florida. Enjoy it! Read More »
Look closely at this great picture Roberta took. The baby plover is hiding in the pen shell. Read More »
Wednesday night, May 18, is our annual Islands Night event at Hammond Stadium. Sam Bailey started this tradition 18 years ago as a way to celebrate our islands and support the Ft. Myers Miracle baseball team. Money raised from sponsorships goes to local charities. Historically, it rains at some point on Islands Night, but a good time is still had... Read More »
Congratulations to SCCF for reaching their fund-raising goal of $5.3 million to purchase and restore the historic Bailey Homestead on Periwinkle. They plan on restoring the home and creating a Conservation History center to promote island conservation and wildlife management. There will also be trails for hikers and birders on the 28.3 acre site. This is a huge step forward to... Read More »
Lots of local interest in the Kentucky Derby Saturday. Santiva, a horse owned by a Sanibel family, will be running. The horse is named for the boat that used to deliver mail to Sanibel and Captiva. Go Santiva! Read More »
