‘Jeane's Jaunts’ Archives
A marina with a purpose
It is difficult to please everyone all the time. Sometimes compromises need to be made. Years ago, a vote was taken by the board members of the Goodland Civic Association regarding Goodland Boat Park. The sentiment and vote that was sent to the Collier County Commissioners was 9 to 0 that the land at the very end of Goodland Drive West would be [...]
Paradise at Tigertail
Most Marco Island residents know about Tigertail Beach. It is in the news every once in a while for this reason, or that. But when is the last time you were there? There is so much to do on Marco Island and in the vicinity that it is sometimes difficult to know where to begin. Driving up to the beach entrance, I knew all was well by the [...]
A wealth of opportunities in our own neighborhood
Living as a year around resident on Marco Island, working, raising a family and going about our daily chores, it is easy to forget the beauty around and the very special and important points of interest that are nearby. No, I am not including the luscious white sandy beach hugging the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. And I am not even talking about [...]
A world class experience
Taking leave of the Everglades, the wide open spaces, the freedom which that long straight road beckons opening to seemingly unknown vistas, Jeane’s Jaunts heads to North Naples to the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts with excitement and enthusiasm. It was at the Phil in Naples when I first realized I loved the ballet. That was the [...]
Beauty all around!
Traveling with Jeane this week is going to take a little effort on your part since these unique ten thousand island adventures are not advertised in mainstream literature. But these trips are well worth the effort. The gorgeous Port of the Island Resort features a breakfast buffet 7 days a week from 7 to 11 am. It only takes about 20 [...]
An Unplanned Trip: Heading out into the Everglades
On the nearest tourist brochure there are usually a dozen activities from which to choose, and filling up the day with planned events seems to be what it is all about when one organizes the day or even a vacation. In this busy and goal ridden life we lead there are times when not having a plan of action tends to be just as, or more, relaxing, [...]
A weekend trip to Boca Grande
Now that the quick paced winter season has come to a close for the year around Marco Island resident, sometimes a quick get a way is necessary. A change of scene, a new outlook, and a relief of duties and obligations is always appreciated in this busy world of ours. Instead of planning all year for the two or three week vacation that goes way too [...]
Wide open spaces
Joanie’s Blue Crab Café in Ochopee on Tamiami Trail hasn’t changed much since Joanie and her late husband bought the property almost 30 years ago. Traveling east about 40 minutes from Marco Island, Joanie’s is right around the bend from the smallest post office in the United States. My first introduction to Joanie’s, food wise, was the [...]
Treasure in the neighborhood
Just back from southern California; San Diego to be exact. I realize that 3,000 miles might be a bit further than most want to travel in Jeane’s suggested jaunts. However, the saga of the west, including the culture, the color, historic struggles of survival, the passion of obtaining one’s dreams and the freedom of spirit that I was fortunate [...]
Jeane’s Jaunts – Rookery Bay Rocks!
Surrounding Marco Island, evidence of true unadulterated vistas of southwest Florida exists thanks to those individuals many years ago who had the foresight and made the effort to officially designate these lands for protection. And thanks to those now who spend their time and energy to continue protecting and loving these precious areas. Friends [...]
