GEN19_SSIR.indd 1 12919 952 PM Features The top 3 unforgettable things to do at South Seas Island Resort LASTING MEMORIES 13 MAKE 16 THE INNS OF SANIBEL Eclectic, fun, a little romantic, these four Inns have everything you need be blissfully happy for days departments 6 G R E TIN GS 8 I N V ST M T Own home the thrill of sea and sky-- wise investing 11 Let pros help find your island 26 32 Book perfect pampering Spa Tween Waters 35 Escape some serious RR places B EAUTY S PA 36 HO PPIN 46 EX PLO Hot fashions cool finds 18 O L F Tennis is enjoyed by all ages skill levels Gulf breezes lush fairways up game 20 Sport membership discounts Dunes Golf Club 22 CR U SE Journey into sound experience Southwest Floridas natural beauty 30 28 Sunny Adventures 48 Tarpon Bay Explorers 50 A bicycle-friendly 51 Stand-up paddleboarding 52 Sanibel Historical Museum Village 53 Thriller 54 CUIS IN 24 SA NG Doc Fords Rum Bar Grille serves Caribbean-inspired food drink Take class with one Americas sailing schools 57 EPICUR IO US guide dining on Captiva FO KI DS Come out whats waiting discovered 70 EVEN TS 27 TE CH LO GY Plan day navigate resort app Top events not miss 72 KIDS ACTIVITIES 74 UEST MATIO 80 MAPS AN IB EL D CAPTIVA Interactive adventures introduce youngsters another side CA RA DY Creating photographs videos that capture milestone moments CCA SI NS SP CI Tips advice stay place tie knot 2 GENERATIONS MAGAZINE 2019 13119 538 SOUTHSEAS.COM REGIONAL MANAGING DIRECTOR Bob Walter GENERAL MANAGER Shawn Farrell SALES MARKETING Verdell Ekberg 5400 Plantation Road Captiva, Florida 33924 239-472-5111 southseas.com Bill Wellman 863 East Drive Sanibel, 33957 239-472-2220 theinnsofsanibel.com SOUTH SEAS ISLAND RESORT 937 239-472-3181 INN SONG SEA 541 239-472-1400 SEASIDE 3287 West 239-472-1700 SUNSET BEACH Brian Kautz 949 Sand Castle 239-472-3355 From left right DUNES GOLF TENNIS CLUB General Manager, Inn, Sunset Beach Song Sea Seaside Inn Regional Managing Director, GROUP PUBLISHER Daniela J. 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Staying fit easy fitness center, daily yoga classes Ambu Yoga Studio, jogging maps, ranging from walks five-mile beach runs. Rejuvenate Kay Casperson Lifestyle Boutique, full-service spa salon offering services such facials, body scrubs, massages, manicures, pedicures, haircuts styling, much more. group, Camp Skullywags bustles constant activities kids headquarters ScoutAbout, resorts scavenger hunt designed guests quest explore points discovery around resort. When it comes dining, offers delectable selection restaurant options, including signature Harbourside Grill Pointe, located poolside delicious fare 1950s themed diner Scoops Slices Attitudes Latitudes iconic Grille. Shopping most favored island, Chadwicks Square retail shops has stylish wear fine art collectibles. Provision Company brimming gifts gourmet items, can even grocery shopping here, complete delivery doorstep. If looking buy sell property Seas, let licensed you. 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We eager tell story ongoing transformations we continue tradition excellence throughout excited highlight newly renovated Starbucks, boasting updated look, addition newest hot spots, Food Shack Beach. will able kick back relax while enjoying sipping inviting tropical cocktails listening live music. Plus, end night festive sunset celebration In addition, thrilled announce opening Bayside Bait, Tackle Supplies store. new outlet Marina historical house been relocated marina. feature charters, tackle, frozen bait Adjacent building brand-new paver patio area relaxing hanging friends watching boats return Pine Sound. Good times had Marina. international news, was named Official Host Hotel Hobie World Championships Nov. 1-16, 2019, bring its prestigious marking first time years host world championship United States. play than 1,000 athletes 336 teams. Sailors countries expected attend. Please tuned get closer special event. Fun water continues WaveRunners, parasail rides, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, banana available through on-site Adventures. Kayak search turtles aboard Cruises vessel watch sun melt horizon cruise. BOTTOM PHOTO BY DANIELA JAEGER 7 INVESTMENT JAN HOLLY Making Dreams Reality sky--and anibel Marty Stokess blood. His grandparents Jake Pearl Stokes, were early homesteaders. sheriff wildlife officer. Martys father raised Sanibel. Owing his dads military career, spent childhood far islands, but always beckoned him home. Driving across causeway still gives me thrill, Stokes said. birds, sky, breeze, salt love living here. lsland unbeatable. longtime agent Properties, who works closely wife, broker Joni loves sharing clients. subtropical wonderland, co-exist inhabitants protected sanctuary. Sightings manatees, dolphins, egrets, pelicans osprey routine, panoramic views Sound, Intracoastal Waterway Mexico breathtaking. 18-year history makes uniquely qualified their dream vacation homes. knowledge niche exhaustive, state-of-the-art technology, which pinpoint values accurately gauge future trends, ever fingertips. During economic downturn 2008 2009, experienced, so decline, sideways movement, Because retiring baby boomers starting invest now, prices again moving up. sees no dramatic price increases near term, wont likely go down. Now really good buy, he said, adding, before start spike. calls lists superb investments, because pay themselves--and then some. He refers rental leasing opportunities offered Resorts Owner Services Program. Participants Rental Leasing Plans earn significant income, enclave, tip pristine, island. Demand short-term, rentals high, both season. programs terms stipulate owners cede control properties. Customarily, entitled residency weeks season nine off Such limits maximize revenues owner responsible maintaining interiors. Revenues shared between according set percentage. Lease guarantees revenue allowance making budgeting easy, maintains repairs interior leased units, excluding HVAC system heater. Both come complimentary value worth 5,000. benefit, amenities cant matched. Many visitors fall wind buying 536 9 Membership includes access golf, tennis, adult pools, great theme park-sized waterslide, H2Whoa slides long chute jet-propels pool. They Members-only restaurants include Harborside Grill, Pointe Slices. ID ticket door other wonderful amenities, To any location, either residences south North End, members hop trolley. There drive. trolley runs minutes, drop gate. Outside gate restaurants, resortaffiliated plus Captivas historic Mucky Duck, Sunshine Caf Cantina Captiva. Along Andy Rosse Lane, main street, boutiques, galleries, water-sport stores outdoor entertainment. teem activity, Theres something fun do. Prospective buyers choice locations. Seabreeze Villas open Sounds panorama. Villas, Homes adjacent beaches. heart marina seat many provides view harbor. Lands sought-after neighborhoods, residents Sound north beaches south. courtyard, or, course, tennis courts, said smile. With exception Estate Homes, association, fees cover insurance exterior roof, sewer, trash pickup, landscaping, pool elevator maintenance, accounting management. vary neighborhood neighborhood, associations eliminate ownerships headaches, Prices substantially. current market, one-bedroom could considered entry-level condos priced 350,000400,000 range, two-bedroom mid-400,000 Villas--available one-, two-, three-bedroom models--are low 500,000 900,000 range. Supply demand factors popular revenueproducing boomers, nearing retirement, selections here remarked. selling million nearly million, depending proximity Gulf. added typically over End two- currently mid-900,000 2.6 rarely under million. takes pleasure success meeting needs Since 2016, sold 65 estate, greatly appreciate confidence loyalty clients, become well. Looking purchasing Just stop see Stokes. promise honesty, in-depth service, turn dreams luxurious, reality--and mission Holly extensively about islands regular contributor Media. Real options villas condominiums, private 10 TOP PHOTOS COURTESY HILTON GRAND VACATIONS oyal Shell lead pack paradise. two agencies equally delighted share prospective beauties living. And companies take full advantage technological assist digital marketing offers. global coverage. PROPERTIES ROYAL SHELL REAL ESTATE Customer service Michael Pollys calling card. Royal embraces mission, put first, Polly measure satisfaction Under leadership, company grown employees, when opened 1997, 160-plus member today, 15 offices Florida, Ocala Carolina. No. brokerage Lee County trust us--repeatedly, time, That super feeling. assisting people want own Weve helped purchase multimillion-dollar compounds, families who, after visiting years, make permanent children anywhere Florida. Thats nature business, inspires day. Prominent realtor steeped childhood, lived, on, family purchased 1900s. My built, days, routinely harvested coconuts Key limes, wild boar deer plentiful, wistfully. dad, Marty, Sr., Rabbit sand path, mother, Edith, her association J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, initiated program protect loggerhead turtles. She patrol turtle nests--and exists, proudly. attended school--sporadically. dad military, moved lot. Returning permanently 1969, now watched dramatically changed, especially incorporated, 1974, police department went deputy entire force. wide variety options. pointed particular canal-front properties, Gulf- bay-front homes, communities Dunes, Gumbo Limbo, Beachview. These neighborhoods growing grandkids, homeowners easily bicycle golf cart. Differentiating sister coastal easy. seascape tells tale. choppy waves, dolphins play, diving lunch--island matched, wife Joni, broker, work team. differences personalities give edge. gentle wise, affectionately. Together kinds walk life. THEINNSOFSANIBEL.COM 2119 121 Jonis hands, transactions run smoothly frictionfree. verbal agreements documentation. out, cautioned supply-and-demand situation coming wide, discrete categories estate. result huge numbers retirement headed Buy interest rates reasonable. spiking, Islanders pick Causeway Park luminous bay Lighthouse site Sanibels Beacon, built 1884. 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At fish, surf cast, shore cast property. trophy, dinner, old catch release, memorable water, way it. nothing like feeling being experience. Private means candlelight dinner open-air cabana surrounded flickering torches lull choose three Dinner Two packages aptly Breeze, Paradise. Each features four-course fresh seafood. Sports enthusiasts charters romantics wrap TURN UP ROMANCE 537 Among offerings shrimp ceviche, Cedar scallops, local black grouper lobster bisque, Angus beef tenderloin Waygu rib-eye. reconnect pop very question. Engagements, anniversaries occasion toes events. Another option romantic Smore Love package. Imagine spot firepit. Pop bottle champagne, toast pair bubbly chocolate bars handcrafted marshmallows over-thetop version smore. Some sandy stretch linger until dark. reserve package, 239-472-5111, ext. 1483. Although getting air games endless, score big guests. FIND YOUR RECREATIONAL GROOVE How breathe, follow inner flow tranquil setting Island. Instructors studio hold sessions sand, paddleboards. Youll teaching styles. Golfers 9-hole, par-27 executive course close youll feel ocean breeze. Blessed abundant wildlife, Chip Powell enhanced swaying palms short playing round sport, head learn skills, improve overall fun. youve never played chance game. academy abilities. Pedaling option. Comfy cruisers cushy seats northern coffee cold Starbucks Pointe. if pedal power thing, consider cart load choosing activity plethora choices adrenaline-pumping watercraft sightseeing romps classes. 14 wildly outing. sorts water-sports hitting available. powerful WaveRunner zoom Gulf, doing circles speed. Parasailing birds-eye lift-off. different kind excitement found kayaking paddleboarding. slower, quieter often paddlers sightings, deeper roseate spoonbills foraging coast. Herons, egrets long-legged waterfowl regulars spot. sometimes seagulls flock together brown fly V-shape soar blue sky editor HARBOURSIDE BAR GRILLE Overlooking marina, casual boasts nautical theme. delightful breakfast, sunrise, whether dine inside deck. breakfast buffet served daily, order biscuits gravy stack pancakes. seafood Cajun snapper, steaks, pasta POINTE Servicing area, tiki bar Find chair table balcony overlooking sip cocktail. menu fish tacos, Asian kale salads, cheeseburgers, sandwiches VILLAGE staff only umbrella steps shore, bites salads wraps beer, wine island-style drinks. Firepits transform village DOC FORDS RUM Sure theres rum--served neat, infused cocktail mojito--to Caribbean flavors. Yucatan lime panko-crusted traditional Cuban among favorites. ambience soul. CROOKED SNOOK TIKI thatched roof framed slender palm trees deep watery backdrop describe quintessential kitchen Captain Als tacos sandwiches. Where Eat f name hotel indication store check in, disappoint. Their names alone magical Sea, Inn. Boutique-like Island, inns offer slightly experiences, thing common truly getaway outstanding service. Overseeing operations Manager Wellman, man background hospitality industry, clearly proactive enhancing talks polished spaces lusciously maintained landscaping says, further enhance awe-inspiring settings, updates, cozy fire nighttime lighting winds made regularly. invested heavily seeing desired eye appeal expect accommodations, notes. grounds, updating maintenance gorgeous garden areas, walkways beach--we ensure small detail goes unattended, seem Restaurant substantial creative dishes inspired coal-fired oven. Romantic melodious, couples honeymooners prefer intimate accommodations. guestrooms--all kitchenettes--are decorated terra-cotta tiles, Indiesinspired furnishings plantation shutters create private, enchanted retreat. receive upon arrival, morning, continental terrace. heated swimming tub, avail themselves Club, reduced rates. Centered L-shaped feathery palms, largest 93 rooms, suites condos. pool, paths scrub 600 feet strewn thousands seashells. chairs, umbrellas towels await loll sands taking glistening However same vista room exercise lounging courts away. year, brings reception center late January, five-month renovation, welcomed style them mood amazing moment arrive. highly acclaimed beverage experiences. Time light cocktails, Dantes Those Old nostalgic seaside charm hideaway, nestled Lighthouse. 1960s cottage character, cottages kitchens. shuffleboard court, heyday. Extra touches basket fruit, breads, juice provided morning stay-- and, waking sand. Set acres foliage 350 white gazing ends, pools two-story buildings, reminiscent mid-century modern architecture, spacious guestrooms suites. welcomes pets limited number pet-dedicated rooms. Considered range bicycles, kayaks grills beachside barbecues. As family-owned group resorts, know importance exactly for, explains. dont everyones favorite destination, rather cater original, authentic unlike other. 17 Game lthough sport watch, better balmy atmosphere players levels--social competitive, beginner professionalare welcome picked racket, lessons arranged. seven coupled environment hone ones skills--or simply seeking game, top-notch instructors. Clinics prepare mentally physically first-timers rated players. Customized training detailed instruction focus students individual strengths development. partner concierge paired appropriate player. resurfaced windscreens court furniture, pro shop stringing encourage family, league camp total says. test short-game skills. apparel gear, Shop browse latest collections Columbia, Greg Norman designer brands. Items logo shirts, caps shorts, sweaters sweater vests. balls gloves shop. information southseas.com. Joys doubt advantages. warm sunny climate bright skies, occasional egret fairway action, enticing. enjoyable. Designer scenic courses sure golfers hole, challenges 19 KELLY MADDEN Work Swing extended hard beat opportunity leisurely tennis. pick. partake staying plan included reservation duration stay. should calendar parties, trivia nights, outings discounts. happen. paradise, notes Blackwood, co-founder Academy. match level, didnt racket balls, entitles apparel, purchases. Dunes. GOLFERS PLAYERS dunesgolfsanibel.com Year Opened 1973 Designed Mark McCumber Fairways Bermuda Greens TifEagle Holes Par Amenities Practice green, clubs, carts greens Memberships memberships Full Sports, Social Corporate. Club. Access desk scheduling time. Academy, instructional clinics, camps skill, 5,600 yards, 10-time PGA Tour McCumber. holes laid distinct styles--the bit links layout, backside amidst preserve. shortened tract preserve sanctioned Audubon Society however well-maintained bunkers, breathtaking native foliage. Players Lessons Nolan Henke, threetime winner, sharpen Henke nice course. got challenging theinnsofsanibel.com, dunesgolfsanibel.com. Best GulfShore Magazine ites premier club. 18-hole masterfully stunning Society. Call tee Present ad sleeve balls. Contact Dana tour DSwanson eInnsof Sanibel.com DunesGolfSanibel.com Rd. FL DA H P RO RT 21 CRUISE EXPLORE Water excursions day, Junghans goal passengers exciting allow. fleet Lady Chadwick. comfortable, slow-speed boat, fully stocked, snacks. recommend Bloody Mary, special, secret recipe--definitely try. Chadwick intimately bound history. 1923, Clarence bought 400 turning land fruit plantation. grew mostly limes coconuts, second endeavor hotel, 1920s. evolved Rosamund, namesake. 33 operation. sizable Chadwick, 148 people, consists Coast Guard-certified craft handful smaller vessels charters. additional 49 passengers. Weather challenge, flow. stalls happen rarely. State, all. general manager since enterprise established 1986. confesses taken customers. faces having up-close-and-personal encounter virtually frolic gets old. After job, wonder me. hether departing McCarthys Yacht Harbour, voyagers treat--an unhurried journey firsthand ever-changing sky. Brad passionate seagoing fortunate lie road, beyond, What beyond fabulous touch unique Pick dolphin-watch adventure trips, shelling cruises, jaunts. trips accessible boat--Useppa Cayo Costa, Cabbage Boca Grande. cheeseburger one, remarked Useppas Collier Baron Dining Room Courtyard Room. Isaak Walton Cool Calm Watering Hole lighter fare--cocktails aperitifs. Serenade cruise entertainment vision Leading Dolphin Cruise Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation expert volunteer, running commentary waterways, wildlife. educational entertaining, eco-tourism finest. Trips almost hour. Between run, average, Vessels operated shown formation CRUISES Hopping Shelling Watching Charters aptiva AS 1986 Anibel AptivA rAdition inCe Costa State Daily naturalist picturesque retreat Useppa quaint Grande sailing, music paradise Santiva viSit uS offiCe SeAS YACht hArbour CAptivA villAge MCCArthYS ArinA comfortable well-appointed hopping, catered receptions, gatherings cruises. on-line www.captivacruises.com 23 239-472-5300 BETH OLIVER AT HELM Learn Sail Schools Fast Track Cruising participants couch captains week. Doris Steve Colgate RIGHT JUSTIN FRIEDE OTHER ON THIS AND OPPOSITE PAGE OFFSHORE SAILING SCHOOL ave dreamt how sail, face, gently lapping sailboat place. School, celebrating 55th anniversary year 2019. started New York, 1965. Myers, 1975 going strong instructors taught 150,000 adults race own. Founder, Colgate, wanted possible. recognized major industry tourism award imaginable. One cherished legacies creating concept flotilla vacations decades ago. Colgates personally hosted 100 exotic ports Tonga, Spain, Greece like. record six trip leaders St. Lucia, Windward Islands, Spain Croatia, Insiders Guide BVI honor Sailings anniversary, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. hosts Womens Weeks, women enrolled Live Aboard companys female racing participating Belize flotilla, several trips. Below Performance Race Week surrounding islands. experienced sailors wish skills join likeminded regattas Myers package whereby 7-17 free paid five-day Corporate leadership development activities. culminates supporting sponsor role 22nd held November partners Pink Westin Coral, Hampton Suites downtown Petersburg, Scrub BVI, Moorings base worlds Tortola. founded 1964 Olympian, Cup sailor Hall Fame inductee, Colgate. Association Foundation. school boating Powerboat certification--from beginning racing, advanced cruising, passage making--at locations 150 ,0 0 GR DU NC iva Capt FOR MORE INFO week had. motivated sooner later. Thanks team, curriculum. 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ARTFEST FORT MYERS February festival River District. artfestfortmyers.com SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ANNUAL Presidents weekend February. House. SanCap Rotary sanibelartfair.com amateur shellcrafters collectors scientific divisions. event, 1930s, exhibits, demo tents sale. sanibelcommunityhouse.net SHOW FESTIVAL INDEPENDENCE parades, patriotic shows rides. front-row fireworks. mile-long parade, followed treasure-hunt rally Market. Rally detailsparticipation sancapoptimist.org. MUSIC classical HOPPER SONGWRITER FEST September performances--piano, string quartet, opera others. Congregational Church. sanibelmusicfestival.org performers songs stars country Performances islandhopperfest.com Calusa Blueway Independence GREAT CALUSA BLUEWAY, paddling trail sequence bays, rivers, backwaters shorelines Mexico, year-round. Dolphins, spotted 190-mile trail, tunnels mossy oaks flowering plants. fortmyerssanibel.com BAILEYFEST October DING DARLING DAYS weeklong Expect activities, nature-related crafts, tours, puppet show, biking dingdarlingsociety.org 22ND HOBIE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, draws competition. hobieworlds.com LUMINARY holiday entertainment, Santa. consecutive HOLIDAY festivities tree lightings parades Mullet Jensens caroling Chapel fireworks captivaholidayvillage.com websites Show Festival 71 Reasons Named Families Parents magazine, earning becomes heck pint-size tide. Older mom Slides hours. pass, harbormaster. CAMP SKULLYWAGS 3-11. pirate-inspired name, inquisitive swashbuckling. under-sea explorations, mad science experiments, whacky Full- half-day offered. SCOUT ABOUT Points Discovery ScoutAbout map wristband once collected 15, Wall Skullys Family Center. post Instagram SouthSeas. FAMILY WALKS Embark ecosystems habitats educators. Depending Bird Walk encounter, avian behaviors. biology. move empty handed. POOLS SLIDES Spend poolside. dry--or bored. leaving lounger. 73 PLACES INTEREST WORSHIP Useful Information ATTRACTIONS BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL 3075 239-395-2233 shellmuseum.org shelling. displays geographical, historical, perspectives. HERB STRAUSS THEATER 2200 239-472-6862 bigarts.org 160-seat Herb Strauss Theater theater Broadway-caliber atmosphere. HOUSES ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 8210 Cypress Lake 239-481-2099 BAT YAM TEMPLE 2050 batyam.org CHAPEL 11580 Chapin 239-472-1646 FIRST CHRIST, SCIENTIST 2950 239-472-8684 REDEEMER 8400 redeemerchurchlife.org COMMUNITY 1740 239-472-2684 CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHRIST 239-472-0497 SAINT ISABEL CATHOLIC 3559 239-472-2763 MICHAEL ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL 2304 239-472-2173 REFUGE BAILEY TRACT 239-472-1100 fws.govdingdarling network trails freshwater wetlands River. sunrise daily. BARRIER well-known birdlife. March, tide feeding exposed mud flats. trails, education year. 239-395-0900 music, dance, visual arts, lectures, film, workshops, everyone. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 11560 239-533-4890 leegov.comlibrary aboutbranchescv library system, Internet resources emphasize sources. 239-472-4648 sanibelmuseum.org Dedicated 19th 20th antique truck, schoolhouse, Roebuck catalog CAYO COSTA STATE PARK 941-964-0375 floridastateparks.orgcayocosta park overnight tent sites cabins sleep Directions Turn eastern Built 1884 height 102 feet, landmark opensteel cannot entered. listed Register Historic Places. Today, beams electric promises sea. PUBLIC captivachapel.com Originally 1901, schoolhouse church Sundays. Christian ministry April. 770 239-472-2483 sanlib.org movies, magazines computer lab, customer-focused help. Everyone LODGING participant Lodging Program , 2004 Department Environmental Protection DEP intent recognizing conscientious facilities state. Through rapidly program, encourages conserve resources. covers all-inclusive environmental initiatives specific protecting preserving environment. participation efforts OFF WHEN NOT RAISE THERMOSTAT YOU LEAVE ROOM PARTICIPATE TOWEL-AND-LINEN REUSE PROGRAM LET KNOW IF OBSERVE DRIPS OR LEAKS REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE HELP MAINTAIN SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT HOW ARE WE DOING SHARE IDEAS GREENING STAY Dear Guests, WHAT invite commit planet feedback suggestions, electronic survey checkout. recycle aluminum, plastic, newspaper, cardboard books. toner cartridges, batteries, fluorescent compact bulbs. percent post-consumer content copy paper. toilet chlorine-free fiber. recycled, chlorine-free. low-flow shower heads, faucets toilets. carpool. sides printer paper, notepads. 75 plantings. utilize cleaning chemicals. boardwalk plastic. linen-change towel-reuse program. energy-efficient outdoors. CAN Use recycling containers bathroom vanity. plastic metal cans housekeeper remove Additional floor recyclable newspapers trash. conditioner, closed. unit, adjust thermostat higher temperature. lights unit. pleasant visit. Thank ENVIRONMENTAL WATER PRECAUTIONS JELLYFISH jellyfish harm untouched. Stings animal welts, rash itching. Seek medical symptoms persist. reduce pain, pour vinegar affected soak shut prevent entering space. no-see-ums mosquito bites. pharmacist product recommendations itching persists. Easily recognizable, arching spikes oats stiff stems. Motorized vehicles, prohibited dunes must hand. fires Jet Skis Coexisting ALLIGATORS feed alligators. against law. LOGGERHEAD TURTLES STINGRAYS stingray observed summer months, cownose rays migrate coast Rays creatures, usually painful sting, shuffle. shallows, shuffle vibrations barbed, immerse seek soon RED DRIFT ALGAE red drift algae blooms normal occurrence ecosystem, timing predicted. produces mild odor exacerbate respiratory conditions allergies bronchitis, dangerous humans. Decaying nutrients species, instead removing confused two. LIVE LAW PROHIBITS TAKING SHELLS. PLEASE CONSERVE PRECIOUS RESOURCE. INCLUDES URCHINS, SAND DOLLARS STARS. Violators subject 500 jail offense. RECYCLING following newspapers, office boxes. read Sheet in-room container. Oct. Lights Turtles. Why confuse nesting females disorient hatchlings. curtains blinds night. facing turned dusk. clear castles holes. tracks notify report scientists loggerheads, leatherbacks, green vulnerable threatened Endangered Species Act. assistance keeping appreciated. SUN MAINTENANCE PESKY CREATURES NO-SEE-UMS MOSQUITOES aggravating winged pests active sunrise. defense insect cool, loose-fitting clothing. Insect repellants contain DEET effective, cause irritation. No-see-ums screens, 76 designated Specifically, ordinance prevents raking debris seaweed, grasses, dead shellfish, etc. deposits tides remain enabling creatures source. protected, oats. tall, perennial strong, extensive, underground root erosion. federally law sunburn harmful effects UV rays, covering whenever wide-brimmed hats sunglasses. least SPF limit exposure direct sunlight dehydration. CHAIRS UMBRELLAS chairs first-come, first-served basis. unable them. Chairs unattended reassigned advised reasons prevailing greater hour, issued removed. Treasures famous shallow-water found. WHY plateau extends acts shelf gather. Winds, storms deliver lower better. moons mean lowest, moon charts storm, nastier windier TIMING tide, Junonia Fig Conch Lace Murex shell, measures inches. photo. WHERE LOOK high-tide broken rolling surf. Shells slowly muddy ocean. tidal wet, crouch hands prohibits collecting alive, Never shell. Banded Tulip Aka attached roots eats oysters. Measuring inches long, dark encircling delicate measuring inches, intact. Spiny souvenir, brown, spines pairs joined. THEINNSOFSANIBEL.COM7777 77 NATURAL WONDERS spy Bottlenose Osprey Awesome Otter RIVER OTTER river otter semi- aquatic mammal legs webbed tail one-third length body. features, swimmer thrives wetland habitats, estuaries. prey crayfish, snakes, Size Weight pounds January artificial platforms, telephone poles radio towers. 3.5 Wingspan 5.6 BALD EAGLE bald eagle ROSEATE SPOONBILL spoonbill flamboyant remarkable body, tail, scarlet shoulders featherless, greenish head. spoon-shaped bill sweeps forth invertebrates. 3.3 YELLOW-CROWNED HERON OSPREY hawk raptor entirely Ospreys Roseate Spoonbill AMERICAN FLAMINGO flamingo occurs vagrant Bahamas, Indies Cuba. extremely legs. tricolored orange-pink black. yellow-crowned heron feeds night, crabs crayfish. Groundnesting shorebirds benefited herons ghost predator shorebird nestlings. 1.5 Bald Eagle 78 WILLIAM COX BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN mph, generally mph. surfaces jump normally diver, 850 6.5 450 majestic waterdependent nests water--usually pine tree--from May. eagles July. 9.5 Heron Magnificent Frigatebird Ibis WHITE IBIS ibis wetlands, fields lawns. invertebrates inland nestlings tolerate intake salt. REDDISH EGRET reddish morph. morph common. bird, flies stabbing pound birds. forages wetlands. searching stand motionless outstretched attempt attract creates--a technique canopy feeding. ounces SNOWY snowy size, perches branches, logs stumps drops feathers stabs dagger-like beak. EASTERN SCREECH OWL smallest owl. owl illustrates morphs, gray preys mammals, insects. rests hunts dusk dawn. 8.5 MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD magnificent frigatebird flying summer. steals seabirds plucks crustaceans surface. Occasionally 90 TRICOLORED Tricolored Snowy Egret Screech Owl 79 Wulfe rt Mound Trail Tr w ds Dr . 94 91 92 83 Observation Tower 11. Bailey-Matthews 12. Barrier Group Arts 13. C.R.O.W. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Public Library 21. 22. 23. 24. Harbour 25. 26. 27. Sanctuary 28. Whitneys 29. YOLO Watersports 97 82 RESORTS HOTELS 1. Gate 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Chamber Commerce 8. Lagoon II Palm 81 96 ll 84 85 95 st Wo r ne bservation Rd ge Rid lll HEALTH 91. 92. Boutique 93. Pharmacy 94. San Cap Medical 95. Medical, Inc 96. 97. RENTAL StokesLamar A. Edison Winter Estates 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. Cafe 52. 53. 54. 55. HouseCrows 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 71. Gallery 72. 73. BaileysThe 74. 75. tters 76. 77. Footloose 78. 79. 80. J.McLaughlin 81. 82. 83. Regatta 84. Sells 85. data as-is survey. publisher explicitly disclaims representations warranties accuracy maps data. navigational, tracking, purpose requiring exacting measurement distance direction. liable losses damages arise ENERATIONS VOL. NO. GEN_Vol8No1_2019_FrontCover.indd 12419