Search

Ask An Insider

Have a question? Ask an Insider!

Explore the hidden treasures of The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel by finding the best spots to enjoy the outdoors and our wildlife. To help you have an authentic experience, our Insiders are ready to share their expertise on shelling, fishing, paddling, birding and weddings across our beautiful beaches.

You can check out their comments and ask questions through Twitter, use #SWFLInsider, The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel's Facebook wall, or through email.

Betsey Clayton

Paddling & Boating

Betsy Clayton is the waterways coordinator for Lee County, Fla., Parks & Recreation. She markets and coordinates the Calusa Blueway, a 190-mile mile marked canoe, kayak and standup paddleboard (SUP) trail through Southwest Florida’s backbays, tidal creeks and rivers. She coordinates the Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival, a four-day countywide eco-festival that has been dubbed North America’s fastest-growing canoe and kayak event.

Ask your question on twitter or email.

Learn more here.

Debbie Hanson

Freshwater Fishing

Debbie Hanson has fished professionally for the past nine years competing in the 2003 Islamorada Women’s Sailfish Tournament, the 2004 Professional Tarpon Tournament Series and the 2010 Women’s Professional Tarpon Tournament Series. When not on the water or planning her next fishing adventure, Debbie enjoys blogging, spin class and traveling. She has written numerous online articles pertaining to women and fishing.

Ask your questions on twitter or email.

Learn more here.

Capt. Rob Modys

Saltwater Fishing

Capt. Rob Modys, a professional fishing guide and outdoor writer, is a member of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association, a past President of the Lee County Professional Guides Association and the host of Reel Talk Radio, a live call-in fishing show that airs each Saturday morning on ESPN WWCN 770AM in the Lee, Charlotte and Collier County listening area of southwest Florida.

Ask you questions on twitter or email.

Learn more here.

Pam Rambo

Shelling

“It is perhaps a more fortunate destiny to have a taste for collecting shells than to be born a millionaire!” — Robert Louis Stevenson. These are Pam’s favorite words to live by. She combs the local beaches almost daily and shares her insights about the seashells, sea life and wildlife in her blog iLoveShelling,com.

Ask your questions on twitter or email.

Learn more here.

Kelly McWilliams

Weddings

Kelly McWilliams is an expert on planning weddings in SWFL.  With nearly 10 years and hundreds of weddings under her belt she is one of the most accomplished wedding professionals in the area.  Kelly is an award winning and nationally recognized authority in destination weddings by the most prominent wedding magazines and blogs and is a sought after industry speaker.

Ask your questions on twitter or email.

Learn more here

Vincent McGrath

Birding

A lifelong birder starting his formal study at Boston's Children's Museum, Vincent McGrath began keeping bird records in 1973 and currently has 419 species on his Florida list. He’s a member of the Caloosa Bird Club, National Audubon Society, American Birding Association and a past president of Audubon of Southwest Florida.

Ask your questions on twitter or email.

Learn more here.

  • Review #2
    “Really cool!” - Florida

  • Another Review
    “Great place!” - Reviewer

  • BUTTERFLY RAINFOREST
    “Beyond expectations.” - Florida

Find more reviews and tips on TripAdvisor
Close

Time for an Island

You could win a fine art print of one of Leoma Lovegrove’s 15 Original Paintings created especially for her first Tee-Collection sold exclusively at Bealls Department Stores across Florida. Each print is custom made in Lovegrove's studio in the heart of Matlacha Island. Then, enter The Time For An Island Sweepstakes. You could win a vacation package inspired by world-famous artist Leoma Lovegrove.

    Register for Favorites







  • Sign Up

    Recover Your Password

    Enter your email address below and an email will be sent to you with your password.


  • Submitloader
  • login
Hidden Clicker