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Calico Crab AKA Leopard Crab
This calico crab, also called a leopard crab, was spotted on the beach in Naples, Florida at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. Learn more about leopard crabs at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatus_epheliticus
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Barb Grove Talks About the Seashells Found in Southwest Florida
During this informal 20 minute conversation with local Shell Collector, Barb Grove, you will learn about the different types of seashells that can be found on the beaches of SW Florida. Barb is one of the many wonderful volunteers at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in North Naples, Florida. During season you can find her setup on the beach in area 5, (almost) every Wednesday morning from 8am till 10:30pm. Delnor-Wiggins website: www.floridastateparks.org/park/Delnor-Wiggins
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Get Closer at the Naples Zoo
Get closer to animals. Get closer to nature. Get closer to family. Learn more about the Naples Zoo @ www.napleszoo.org
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Delnor-Wiggins Sea Turtle Nest Update 09/11/16
Park Rangers at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in North Naples, continue the process of removing the excess sand that buried many of the loggerhead sea turtle nests along the beach. The sand washed ashore as Hurricane Hermine made its way north in the Gulf of Mexico. You can watch the video of this morning’s beach walk @ https://www.facebook.com/swfltv/videos/1101963913229224/
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Discovering Southwest Florida with Marlene Graham – Episode One
This is the premier episode of Discovering Southwest Florida, a series of 4 to 5 This is the premier episode of Discovering Southwest Florida, a series of 4 to 5-minute webisodes that highlight local businesses and attractions throughout SW Florida. In this episode, you’ll get a look at the Inn of Pelican Bay and Vanderbilt Beach in North Naples. Learn more about the Inn At Pelican Bay @ http://www.innatpelicanbay.com/ To learn how you can have your business featured in an […]
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Tropical Storm Hermine Creates Rough Surf at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples, FL
Thursday morning wasn’t the most ideal beach day as Tropical Storm Hermine made her way north past Naples, Florida, about 250 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. The beach at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park was re-nourished with approximately 12 inches of new sand from the storm. However the new sand did cause some problems for the loggerhead sea turtle nests that line beach. The parks Assistant Manager, Mark Nicoletti, informed us that they will try to remove some of […]
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Photos of White Ibis at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park Beach
White ibises are a common site at the beaches of Southwest Florida. These 2 ibises were photographed by Robb Stan, on the shore of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples, FL. The white ibis is one of the most numerous wading birds in Florida, and common elsewhere in the southeast. Highly sociable at all seasons, roosting and feeding in flocks, nesting in large colonies. When groups wade through shallows, probing with their long bills, other wading birds such as egrets […]
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Aerial Photos of Clam Pass Beach Park in Naples, FL
Clam Pass Park is one of the most popular beach access points much like Vanderbilt Beach. Clam Pass boasts 35 acres of coastal habitat and preserves that habitat by providing beach access from a three-quarter-mile boardwalk to the sandy beach. Watch our exclusive aerial video tour of Clam Pass Park on YouTube @ https://youtu.be/TZrDJN8INVU Learn more about Clam Pass park @ Clam Pass Park
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Naples Motorcoach Resort
Own your own piece of Florida’s “Paradise Coast,” at Naples Motorcoach Resort. We offer large RV sites, upscale amenities, a Grand Clubhouse, and canal lots with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Find your own “Place in the Sun,” as one of the privileged owners at our resort. While renting with us, make plans to take a tour and find out why our motto is “Naples Motorcoach Resort, You Have Arrived.” Learn more at: http://www.naplesmotorcoachresort.com/
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Aerial Video Footage of Koreshan State Historic Site, Estero FL
Throughout its history, Florida has welcomed pioneers of all kinds. Cyrus Reed Teed was probably the most unusual, bringing followers to Estero in 1894 to build the “New Jerusalem” for his new faith, Koreshanity. The colony, known as the Koreshan Unity, believed that the entire universe existed within a giant, hollow sphere. The colony began fading after Teed´s death in 1908, and in 1961 the last four members deeded the land to the state. What remains of their once vibrant […]
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Aerial Video of the Abandoned Cape Romano Dome House
Over the years, the history of this futuristic looking home has become an urban legend, and the domes have gained an almost cult-like following. Some have said the domes look like giant Scrubbing Bubbles. Rumors about the domes went as far as claiming they had been left behind by extra terrestrials. The domes were built on the southern tip of Cape Romano in 1980 by retired independent oil producer, Bob Lee, as a DIY project. The dome home was ahead […]
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Six Foot Tiger Shark Caught Near Doctors Pass in Naples, FL
Josh Lake caught this 6′ Tiger Shark just before sunset on Saturday, April 23rd. The shark was caught at Via Miramar beach on the north side of Doctors Pass, then safely released back into the water shortly after removing the hook. Photos by: Jp Thies and Tehya Tripp from MyitownTV Video Productions
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Aerial Video Footage of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
The beach at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park has been voted one of the top 10 beaches in the nation by Dr. Beach for 2014 and 2015. As season winds down in Naples and the Snowbirds head north, the beaches become less and less crowded. This is when the locals return to their beach. Enjoy the video!
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Aerial Video of the Matanzas Pass Bridge and Fort Myers Beach, FL
Enjoy this short drone flight that starts at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille at the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge, over the bridge and Times Square, then past the Fort Myers Beach Pier towards the Edison Beach House.
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The Edison Beach House – Fort Myers Beach, FL
It’s time to unwind your mind and relax to the sounds of the ocean. Forget about reality, because at The Edison Beach House, only paradise exists. Located on the westerly shore of Estero Island, the luxury all suite hotel fronts the magnificent Gulf of Mexico in such a way as to capture the very essence of a leisurely tropical sunset. Just a short walk down the beach lies the Times Square area, comprised of intimate eateries, casual boutiques, the hippest of […]
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Aerial View of Wiggins Pass
Enjoy this short flight that starts at the north end of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, then continues north over Wiggins Pass and up the shore of Barefoot Beach Preserve. Learn more about Delnor-Wiggins at: https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Delnor-Wiggins Learn more about Barefoot Beach at: http://www.colliergov.net/your-government/divisions-f-r/parks-and-recreation/beaches-and-boats/barefoot-beach-preserve-county-park
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Bird’s-Eye View of Wiggins Pass and Barefoot Beach in Naples, FL
Barefoot Beach Preserve is popular for its gorgeous, plush surroundings and its opportunities for avid fishermen, who are able to enjoy many species of fish. The inland side of the island provides tidal creeks and mangrove swamps which serve as breeding areas and as a nursery for marine life. Read more at: http://www.friendsofbarefootbeach.org/
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Exclusive Aerial View of Barefoot Beach Preserve in Naples, FL
Barefoot Beach Preserve is 342 acres of natural land, one of the last undeveloped barrier islands on Florida’s southwest coast. This beach park is an excellent example of the shifts in habitat that occur within a very narrow strip of land with only slight changes in elevation and moisture. 8,200 feet of beach and sand dunes support the growth of sea oats, providing nesting sites for sea turtles during the summer months. The park also maintains a tropical coastal hammock […]
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Aerial Video Footage of Sand Dollar Island at Tigertail Beach – Marco Island, FL
Tigertail Beach has a distinct split personality. You pay $8 to park and come to a clean and well-kept park with changing rooms, a first-rate snack bar, a great playground and a concession stand that rents kayaks, stand up paddleboards and other beach gear. This developed part of the park faces onto a salt-water lagoon. Cross the lagoon, however, and you leave development behind. Sand Dollar Island is three miles of beach with soft white sand, sand dollars and a […]
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Exclusive Aerial Video of Marco Island’s Tigertail Beach
Enjoy this exclusive bird’s-eye view of Marco Island’s Tigertail Beach, captured by the SWFL-TV PeliCam. Experience 32 acres of one of the world’s most important habitats for wintering and nesting shorebirds. Listed in the Great Florida Birding Trail Guide as one of the best all-around birding locations in southwest Florida. Explore the tidal lagoon that separates the Tigertail Beach Park from the state managed Big Marco Pass Critical Wildlife Area popularly known as the Sand Dollar Spit. The lagoon is […]
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Bird’s-Eye View of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
Enjoy this exclusive aerial video footage of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, captured with the SWFL-TV Pelican drone. The series of video clips begin just south of parking lot #1 and continue north along the park’s mile-long stretch of beach, all the way up to Wiggins Pass. Learn more about the park @ www.floridastateparks.org/park/Delnor-Wiggins
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Aerial Video of the Mile-Long Beach at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
Pretend you’re a pelican as you enjoy this rare, bird’s-eye view of the entire stretch of beach at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples, FL Absolutely breathtaking! Thank you Robb stan for allowing us to share. Learn more about the park at: www.floridastateparks.org/park/Delnor-Wiggins
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One Minute 4K HD Drone Flight Along Barefoot Beach Preserve in Naples, FL
Enjoy this 60 second flight north along Barefoot Beach Preserve in North Naples, FL. See if you can figure out why the southern tip of the beach has been nicknamed the Witch’s Finger. Recorded: 12/09/15 at 12:26 PM. Thank you Robb stan for allowing us to share. Learn more at: http://www.friendsofbarefootbeach.org/
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Bonita Springs Kayak, Canoe and SUP Rentals
Are you looking for something different to do? May we suggest renting a kayak, canoe or SUP from CGT Kayaks and spend a morning or afternoon exploring the Imperial River in Bonita Springs. Learn more about CGT at: www.cgtkayaks.com
