The fantastic beaches of Bonita Springs, Florida have attracted visitors from around the world. Lucky home and condo owners get to live right on the Bonita Beach or Barefoot Beach and see those fantastic sunsets almost every day of the year.
A local resident couple decided to capture the beauty every single day of the year for one year. The result is: "Skyblue Pink: 365 Days of Sunsets From Florida's Gulf Coast". It has been compiled into book form and is now available at their website: www.skybluepink365.com
I first heard the story of this book a few months ago. I had actually taken the time to go see the sunset and afterwords I stopped at my favorite local restaurant, Toucan Grille on Bonita Beach Road. When I walked in with that "wind blown" look the owner of the restaurant asked how the sunset was. He recognized the look, as many visitors stop by the restaurant after sunset. He then shared that he had heard of a a couple of local residents that are taking photos at the beach, and publishing a book. They're making a one year long book of sunsets. Now, fast forward a few months. I actually received an email from Jason and Kristyn Schwarts, the authors, inviting me to their website to view and perhaps order a book. They must have seen some of my sunset photos on Active Rain and the Bonita Banner Newspaper website.
I was really impressed with the book and most especially the great price. Cost: $29.95 + $3.00 S/H per book and it's even autographed by the authors. It occurred to me that anyone that is in the real estate industry in SW Florida may want to know about this book for a few reasons:
- Consider using SkyBlue Pink a a closing gift.
- It's a beautiful portait of the beaches and it would be a great coffee table book.
- It's a great gift to give to local friends.
- It's a great gift to give to someone that is seasonal or misses the area.
To read more about the SkyBlue Pink also read: Bonita Daily News, Naples Daily News, and Wink News.
The photo is courtesy of Chris Griffith, Bonita Springs Realtor. Yes, my own photo. Additional photos will be posted from the book when I receive permission from the authors.
That's a really pretty picture Chris. I have to get there someday to see Barefoot Beach :)
Thanks for sharing!
Scott
Hello Chris,
I came across your sunset pic and it's (BEAUTIFUL), very nice shot!
I am into sunsets also, keep up the good work!
Robert Swetz
Hi :) About a year ago, a friend and I had tossed the idea of capturing 365 days of VeniceBeach sunsets. I googled sunsets and photos, etc. to see if anyone had done this...and stumbled on SkyBluePink365. I quickly ordered two :) But time passed and no books. :( I then viewed the website again and they had ceased orders.? I e-mailed Jason and Kristyn. I was told the books I'd ordered would be mailed, however never received them (boohoo for me) . Still would like one (or TWO) if you know where to get them. Thx. P.S. 'Your' photo is beautiful-are you a survivor?
I haven't been able to find them either Jess. I thought they would have been perfect to market to real estate agents to give as closing gifts.
Thank you for the photo complement. I am wearing the pink bow because Oct. is breast cancer awareness month. I'm not a survivor. I occassionally run Komen events, etc.
http://lifeinbonitasprings.com/today-lori-raced-for-the-cure-at-coconut-point/