Don’t Stop The Carnival By Brian Holaway There is an island off the southwest coast of Florida that is only accessible by boat or small airplane. This remote island has been an unexpected escape for decades and reminds me a lot of the classic Caribbean book, ‘’Don’t...
The Allure of the Sanibel Shell Festival By Brian Holaway For over 80 years people have gathered on Sanibel Island the first weekend in March to show, exhibit, talk, and admire seashells. What started out on the porch of the Island Inn so many years ago is...
The Simplicity of Shelling By Captain Brian Holaway People travel from all over the world to search, relish and appreciate over 300 varieties of shells right here on the beaches Southwest Florida. Over the past two decades, I've been fortunate enough to be a shelling nature guide departing...
Thanks National Geographic UK for including me in this article- Hidden Nooks of the Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel along with some of my favorite places - Cayo Costa State Park, Cabbage Key, Tarpon Lodge, Randell Research Center, Lovers Key State Park, Crew...
Captiva Island emerged out of a spit of sand. Plants have held the shifting sand together for hundreds of years, but it is the people, artists, fisherman, farmers, bootleggers, writers, World War I mechanics, guides, and hotel purveyors who have kept the island together tide...
More than 10 years ago, I had the pleasure of guiding on a charter boat with the board of directors of Sarasota-based Mote Marine Laboratory. We left Captiva to go to a nearby island in Pine Island Sound, where a Mote Marine field station was located....
Every day is new on the water and this day with Kristin was spectacular for taking photos. The abundance of wildlife and shells in Southwest Florida provides a unique place for photography or just to be outside. I enjoy every day and love to get...
It is always a pleasure having Gail and her 88 year old mother-in-law Billie on the water. This trip was all about photography. We spent the morning taking photos of wildlife and we didn't have to go too far to capture photos of dolphin in...
A most enjoyable day was spent with this family from Texas. Many shells were collected, sand dollars found and pictures drawn of the wildlife observed. Lunch at Cabbage Key was enjoyed, as well as exploring the nature trail and learning about the native plants. I...