Peace & Serenity

Nestled on a small island in Southwest Florida is my happy place. No matter the stress or struggles I am facing, once I cross the bridge to Boca Grande, the salty air grabs those troubles and sweeps them away. Once you cross the bridge, you are brought into a different world. An entire little town. Most residents there ride around on their golf carts to go to church, the library, or even the small store.

The beaches are absolutely amazing! Beautiful shells can be found and amazing sandcastles built. Our family has been going here for several years. Spending days at the beach, swimming, shark fishing, and just simply enjoying our surroundings.

While sitting on the beach with your toes in the sand, you can watch the beautiful clouds passing by. I have also seen some of the most amazing storms ever roll in from across the water. Staring into the clouds allows for daydreams and the ultimate escape from reality for a little while!

Nestled on one of the beaches, you will find a beautiful lighthouse. They have turned the inside into a small museum/information center that is open for a few hours daily. The big wrap around porch is always open and provides for a breathtaking view any time of day!

On one of our many adventures walking the beach, we found this awesome shell tree! At one time it was a huge tree and now it is pretty much laying over and dead on the beach. People have taken this dead tree and made it so unique and beautiful! There are all sorts of shells hanging on it!

Some are strategically placed.

You can tell that each one has been placed with thought.

The amazing thing is that these shells manage somehow to stay in place even through the rough storms.

For some, I am sure the placement of the shells holds a special memory.

Some are the same but yet, so very different.

One of the best things about spending the day at Boca Grande, is the amazing sunset at the end of it. Florida sunsets are by far, like nothing I have ever seen before! You can cast your troubles into that sunset and watch them fall down into the horizon with the promise that tomorrow is a new day!

I am very blessed to live near this amazing island and its beautiful beaches. I know for some, the beach is not just a quick drive away. If you have a bucket list, I encourage you to add this one to your places to visit some day!!