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A new sailboat, windsurfing classes and a slate of new programming are all in the works for

More than just a beach destination, there's something for everyone waiting in the islands around Fort Myers.

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuges Visitor & Education Center, including the Refuge Nature Store, and all administrative offices will be clo

On Dec. 2, Tarpon Bay Explorers on Sanibel celebrated its 19th year of business. Established in 2002 with just a small fleet of kayaks, canoes and pontoons, th

On May 7, Tarpon Bay Explorers hosted members of The Chamber of Southwest Florida to kayak through the mangrove forests of Tarpon Bay on a guided tour. More th

Visiting students explore Tarpon Bay, Sanibel refuge By TARPON BAY EXPLORERS - | Jan 20, 2021 PHOTO PROVIDED First Baptist Academy students prepare to take of on a bicycle ride through Wildlife Drive. On Jan. 4, students from the First Baptist Academy in Naples journeyed to Sanibel to spend the day exploring the J.N “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. During the winter term, the school allocates a week’s worth of time to promote a particular interest of the students. The subject for...

Holiday shopping at TBE benefits wildlife refuges By TBE - | Dec 23, 2020 Tarpon Bay Explorers operates a nature-themed gift shop with holiday options for the whole family, with proceeds from the sales helping to support conservation efforts all over the United States. Gifts include home décor, fishing shirts and tackle, children’s clothing and more. In addition, 12 percent of all purchases — as well as TBE rentals and tours — go to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the care and pr...

TBE offers cruises, more through the holidays By TBE - | Dec 23, 2020 Tarpon Bay Explorers offers various ways to explore the bay that are great for all ages. It offers guided Nature Cruises throughout the day, led by a knowledgeable naturalist who can teach participants about local wildlife and the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. Its private fishing charters allow anglers — experience not required — to fish with guides who know the bay like the back of their h...