Ranger Rob
Welcome To Paradise
(By Robert Howell) We're having some beautiful days here on Estero Island. And maybe you've noticed, our Gulf side water has been especially beautiful! Our Bay side also has been quite pretty. The color and clarity of the water is affected by many factors.
The Sand Spur Removal Project
(By Robert Howell) A few weeks ago the Audubon society requested volunteers to collect Sand Spurs from the south beach of Estero Island. Led by the Audubon's Brad Cornell, many volunteers showed up to help for the project. folks from Turtle Time came out, local residents helped, there was even a class from the Lee County school district.
Let’s Help Save The Yellow Belly
(By Kim Ryan) Some of you may remember Ranger Rob discussing the plight of the yellow belly slider turtle when he appeared on episode #117 of Beach Talk Radio. He was sounding the alarm about a Fort Myers Beach store selling the turtles.
Watch Your Speed Please
(By Robert Howell) I'm not sure if you’ve noticed but lately there seems to be a growing issue of speeding behind Fort Myers Beach in Matanzas pass. For those of you unaware this is a NO WAKE zone.
I Had To Make A Stand. Here’s Why.
(By Robert Howell) Greetings, My name is Robert Howell or “Ranger Rob” as I am known around the beach. I moved down to Florida about 3 years ago after an amazing experience I had when releasing a manatee back into the wild.