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Fun Facts About Sand Dollars
I love sand dollars. I have been lucky enough to find several washed up on the shore of Sanibel and Captiva over the years, nearly white from being faded by the sun.
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Sanibel Island Beach Resort is Open
As Sanibel and Captiva recover from Hurricane Ian, restaurants and resorts are opening slowly but surely. I recently stayed at the Sanibel Island Beach Resort on Middle Gulf and loved the experience.
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Imperial Venus, Fit For A Queen
This is my first Imperial Venus and it’s a beauty. It’s in perfect condition!
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Blogging for ‘Tween Waters Inn on Captiva
I have some cool news to tell you about. I’ve been asked to be a blogger for ‘Tween Waters Inn on Captiva Island.
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“At the beach, time you enjoy wasting, is not time wasted.”
– T.S. Eliot
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