Sanibel Island listed as Arthur Frommer's top destination? Yeah right. Last night I had just gotten home from a little run down the street. I walked in the door, clicked on the tube to the local news and slammed a Gatorade trying to cool off. The excited news anchor was gushing how Southwest Florida's own Sanibel Island had just topped Arthur Frommer's "Favorite Destinations" list for 2012. Now … [Read more...]
A Drive Down Bonita Beach & Little Hickory Island
November 4, 2011 By 2 Comments
My home beach is called Bonita Beach or Barefoot Beach. It's a long stretch of sand, probably 4 miles, that consists of fine white sand and small seashells. To get there you take Bonita Beach Road west until you hit the water, at which point the road curves north and turns into Estero Blvd. Estero Blvd takes you up through Lovers Key State Park and then on up to Fort Myers Beach. Estero Blvd is … [Read more...]
A Drive Down 5th Avenue South In Naples Florida
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When I first moved to Florida 10 years ago I called Naples home. Naples is a beautiful city with palm tree lined streets, manicured landscaping and lots of great shopping and dining choices. Naples is known as a wealthy community with huge beach side mansions and expensive price tags. The main hub and downtown area of Naples is called 5th Avenue South. It's a gorgeous street that's lined with … [Read more...]
Sanibel Island Lighthouse – Island Lime Videos
October 28, 2011 By 3 Comments
Southwest Florida is a boating paradise. Why? Because we have an abundant supply of these amazing things called barrier islands. The most famous probably being Sanibel Island. Sanibel is popular for a multitude of reasons, it's a seashell hunter's paradise, the island is very natural, lush and over half of the island is a state park that is full of birds, alligators and even some American … [Read more...]
SIESTA KEY – Island Lime Videos
October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What's the best beach in the United States? This year its a strip of sand about an hour north on I-75 from my little town, it's called Siesta Key Beach. Siesta Key is a barrier island in Sarasota Florida and it is consistently voted one of the best beaches in the country, this year it took top spot. If you've ever been to Siesta Key it's easy to know why. This week's Island Lime Video takes you … [Read more...]
A Lovers Key Sunset – Island Lime Videos
October 7, 2011 By 6 Comments
I've lived here in Southwest Florida for 10 years now, and watching the sun fall below the horizon of the Gulf of Mexico never gets old. I thought I'd share this beautiful nightly event with you Castaways in this Island Lime Video. Lovers Key State Park is a fantastic place. It's a natural island only covered with sea oats, sea grapes, some trees, an occasional palm and lots and lots of virgin … [Read more...]
The Naples Pier – Island Lime Videos
September 30, 2011 By 2 Comments
Naples Florida is a go slow, charmingly beautiful city. No that's not because it's full of snow birds and retirees (well maybe), but because of its personality. Home to world famous white sand beaches, block-sized mansions and meticulously manicured street medians that are lined with 7 different types of palms and majestic banyan trees, you can't help but slow down and take in the beauty. To … [Read more...]
Island Lime Videos, Little Hickory Island and Bonita Beach
September 16, 2011 By 6 Comments
Don't we all need a Time Out every now and then? A break from our busy schedules, screaming kids and our ho-hum jobs is just what the doctor is prescribing. The prescription...Island Lime. Our new "Island Lime" video series is going to give you, at least for a few minutes, that peace and serenity you crave. No words, no interruptions, no guy named Ryan blabbering about cocktails or palm … [Read more...]
One Hour On The Sand, Fort Myers Beach – Photo Friday
September 9, 2011 By 3 Comments
Every day I drive around town I'm reminded of why I live here. Whether it's the palm tree lined streets, the 80 degree temps in December or the gentle waves of the Gulf of Mexico, this place is just flat out beautiful. Dorthy, this is indeed not Kansas. Yesterday I had the opportunity to sneak away to the beach for about an hour and what a glorious hour it was. I had my camera in tow and nature … [Read more...]
Fort Myers Beach Webcam – DiamondHead Beach Resort
September 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
Fort Myers Beach is the "Fun" beach here in southwest Florida. The north end of the island is full of great restaurants and fun bars, places like The Cottage, The Beached Whale, Nervous Nellies, Top O-Mast and Lani Kai. Fort Myers Beach Webcam The Fort Myers Beach webcam is on the roof of DiamondHead Beach Resort facing the north end of the beach and the Fort Myers Beach pier. The large green … [Read more...]
A Southwest Florida Sunset – On The Coast Of Somewhere Beautiful
August 26, 2011 By 4 Comments
I think it's safe to say we all love ocean sunsets. There's just something about the an unobstructed view of that glowing ball of fire dipping into the sea. The two contrasting elements melting into each other is simply...magic. I'll keep this short and sweet. I took these photos of the setting sun last Friday on the beach here in southwest Florida and thought I'd share them with … [Read more...]
