Kayaks are available to rent four days a week from Tarpon Bay Explorers

TARPON BAY EXPLORERS

TBE to offer summer discount to residents of Lee County

From June 1 through Aug 31, Tarpon Bay Explorers on Sanibel will give a 25 percent discount to Lee County residents on kayak, SUP stand up paddleboard and Hobie fishing kayak rentals

TBE is the concessionaire for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge

The island is still feeling the impact from Hurricane Ian, but progress is being made every day

“We want people to experience the refuge and all its beauty,” TBE Managing Partner Wendy Schnapp said “The bay is a new version of beautiful Though the mangroves are not as lush, the trail is peaceful, clear and fully accessible ”

“We still see great wildlife on a daily basis Manatees are regularly in our harbor,” she added “We hope locals take advantage of the discount and support us, the refuge and the island in general ”

In addition to rentals, TBE offers Kayak Trail Tours on Wednesdays at 10 a m and Tram Tours of the Sanibel refuge on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations recommended; discount not valid

It also operates a nature-themed gift shop, with home decor, toys, fishing tackle and more

TBE is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a m to 5 p m

The last rentals for the day go out at 3 p m

For more information or reservations, visit www tarponbayexplorers com or call 239-472-8900

Tarpon Bay Explorers is at 900 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel

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