Samantha Brown's Places to Love

Ft. Myers And Sanibel Island, Florida

Samantha kicks off her trip with a boat ride to the remote island of Cayo Costa, where she learns about the unique place, and finds some extraordinary shells. Hopping islands, Samantha meets Rob Wells, co-owner of the family owned Cabbage Key, who talks to her about being a steward of the island while showing Samantha his favorite spots. Back on the main land, Samantha takes a tour of Edison Ford Winter Estates, where Tom Edison once had a laboratory. At ECHO Global Farm, Samantha gets her hands dirty working alongside interns, seeing how their sustainable plants, techniques and technologies aim to help farmers around the world who are struggling to feed their families. Exploring the funky artist community of Matlacha, Samantha visits various local galleries and colorful shops, and talks with artist Leoma Lovegrove. At the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Samantha tours the grounds with a ranger and gets the insight into this revered Sanibel destination known for its spectacular bird viewing and its award-winning restrooms. Heading to the Sanibel Community House, Samantha joins a shell crafting class to make a keepsake with the shells she has collected on her trip.