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7 Fascinating Facts About Sand Dollars

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One of the most popular shells at Fort Myers Beach is the Sand Dollar! Live Sand Dollars are plentiful in the waters of Fort Myers Beach and are beautiful too look at during low tide. Locals and tourists alike enjoy walking the beach in the mornings looking for Sand Dollar skeletons (dead Sand Dollars) to add to their shell collections. Because they are so popular, we thought you might enjoy learning a bit more about these lovely sea creatures. When you stay with us at Mango Street Inn , you're sure to see a lot of them! In this week's blog we highlight 7 fascinating facts you probably never knew about Sand Dollars. Sand Dollars are a Type of Sea Urchin Sand Dollars are a type of Sea Urchin, only instead of long pointy spines, Sand Dollars have short spines on the outside of their shells that are covered in very small hairs. They are frequently found together due to their preference for soft bottom areas (convenient for reproduction). Folklore & Legend Repre...

Explore the Black Island Trail at Lover's Key

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If you’re the adventure loving type, then Mango Street Inn ( the best bed and breakfast in Fort Myers Beach) is where you should stay on your next getaway! Not only are we mere steps from the beach, we are also just a short car ride to the Black Island Trail at Lovers Key State Park . It’s located just south of Fort Myers Beach and just north of Big Hickory Island. The trail offers several activities from hiking to mountain biking, to nature watching and fishing. The Black Island Trail at Lover's Key is a great daytrip with lots of things to see and do!  About The Trail The trail consists of two separate loops and is 2.5 miles long. Both loops follow fingers of land that were once created by dredging. This dredging was done to create more developable waterfront property along Estero Bay. The trail is filled with many coastal scrub plants and tropical hammock habitats.   Helpful hint: there are two shortcuts available on the trial. The first shortcu...

It's Flip Flop State of Mind ... What to Expect When You Stay at Mango Street Inn

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You may as well arrive at Mango Street Inn in a flip flop state of mind! It's our goal to ensure you have a relaxing vacation when you arrive at our Fort Myers Beach bed & breakfast. Here's just a small taste of what you can expect! From the moment you arrive, you'll feel right home beginning with the welcome note on your guest suite door! Our repeat guests often find "special" notes waiting for them when they arrive! Sleep in or take an early morning stroll on our beautiful beach and discover the enchanting treasures of the Gulf of Mexico. At low tide, the shells are plentiful and you'll feel like you are walking on water. You'll start each morning, Monday through Saturday, with an incredible breakfast to fuel you through your day. Dan cooks up a different breakfast daily and each one is better than the next! Most guests sit under the pergola in our common area and enjoy breakfast together, but we are also happy to serve it in...

Beach Weddings & Mango Street Inn - A Marriage Made in Heaven!

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If you've always dreamt of an intimate  beautiful beach wedding or vow renewal , look no further than Mango Street Inn. Whether it's your first wedding, your second (or more), Fort Myers Beach is an idyllic setting. Read on ... we are certain you'll agree! Why Tie the Knot at Mango Street Inn? Reason #1 Your Certified Wedding Officiate is Ready & Waiting Mango Street Inn's Inn Keeper and Owner, Tree Andre, is a certified wedding officiate. Tree can assist you with your ceremony on beautiful Fort Myers Beach (right across the street from the Inn). Whether it's a traditional wedding ceremony, vow renewal, or LGBTQ ceremony, we are more that happy to accommodate and make it all that you want it to be. Our Owner & Inn Keeper is a Certified Officiate Reason #2 Your Wedding Party, Family, & Friends Can Stay at the Inn With our six thoughtfully appointed one and two bedroom suites, you and several of your family members, wedding party, or...

Why Our Guests Love Mango Street Inn!

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There are many reasons why our guests love the best bed and breakfast in Fort Myers Beach .  We have guests from all over the world come to our slice of paradise, and many immediately book their next vacation after seeing our idyllic lodging.  Here are some of the reasons that our guests love our Fort Myers Beach B&B : ♥ The Beach! Located just steps away from the beach on the Gulf of Mexico, Mango Street Inn is a fantastic place to relax and enjoy the scenery.  You will often see dolphins, manatees, and other sea life, along with a huge variety of birds.  Shelling is a favorite activity for our guests, and you can find many different varieties every day.  Low tide is typically the best shelling time, but you can always find something new at any time of the day.  Relax, unwind, and let the sounds/smells of one of the most beautiful beaches in the world surround you. ♥  Our Rooms! You really are at home in our rooms.  Mango Street ...

Welcome to the Mango Street Inn Blog

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That's right! We've started a new blog to share things happening around Fort Myers Beach, feature our lovely Inn, and to share stories, photos, and testimonials from our guests. You may learn a thing or two about the History of Fort Myers Beach, as well as the abundance of  flora and fauna around the island. Whether you've stayed with us before, or you are currently looking at lodging options on Fort Myers Beach, the Mango Street Inn blog will help keep you abreast of things going on up and down the island, as well as happenings at Mango Street Inn. We'll post each blog to our Facebook page for each access, or you can subscribe to it so it will hit your email inbox each week.  We hope you enjoy! Mere footsteps from the beautiful sands of Fort Myers Beach ... just walk across the street and you are there! About Mango Street Inn Idyllic lodging on Fort Myers Beach, Florida ... you are going to love Mango Street Inn Bed & Breakfast ! Owned and operated by...