ast week I had the pleasure of being a guest speaker for a Marine Systems Class at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). The focus was on a chapter called the "Dynamic Shoreline" and I was happy to be able share some of the pictures...
The two Captiva Cruises captains received the Good Samaritan E-Award on Thursday, Aug. 27, at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa. The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau began the award to “increase public awareness of the outstanding customer service being provided by Lee...
The Nolen Family was up early for a morning of fun and learning on the water. We observed live shells in their natural habitat and walked the beach looking for treasures. The kids were excellent explorers and asked great questions. Thank you Sophie, Charlie, Meg,...
Captain Skip Laney and Captain Brian Holaway did what they said anyone would have done in their position offer a helping hand. "We were just doing what others would do . . . anyone else in that situation would have done the same thing," Holaway said. The...
The weather was perfect for spending the day on the water. Nancy loves island hopping and is always up for any adventure. Melissa is an excellent photographer and enjoys taking pictures of birds. We spent the morning at secret spot 13. Nancy walked the beach...
It was a great day of exploring with Texas shellers, Selena and Don. We left the dock shortly after 7am and returned at 5. A lot of area was covered. We started at secret spot 05 where we collected on the beach and then...
Exploring with Katie and her mom, Penny, is always fun. They are up for whatever comes their way. The weather was perfect for our trip. Many dolphin were spotted on our way to secret spot 11. The beach was filled with a carpet of...
A few of you have asked what I have been up to this summer, so I thought I would give you all an update. In June I had a little down time with family and I also started volunteering one day a week at...
It was a wonderful day of island hopping and exploring with Bill, Brenda, Sarah, Libby, Ellie and Marylyn. The Hagans have traveled with me before and are up for whatever rolls their way. We saw dolphin, a 3 foot hammerhead shark, manatee, roseate spoonbill, white...
The weather was perfect for exploring the out islands. Gail, Beth and the ever cool Billie (86 years young) spent the morning shelling and exploring in the back country. We observed an immature white ibis, the last of the white pelicans that were headed north...