Legendary Locals of Fort Myers
Legendary Locals of Fort Myers

Author: Gerri Reaves

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1467100188

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A pictorial history of Fort Myers as exemplified by its citizens and their accomplishments.

Historic Lee County
Historic Lee County

Author: Pamela Sustar

Publisher: HPN Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 1893619877

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An illustrated history of Fort Myers and Lee County, Florida, paired with histories of the local companies.

Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach

Author: Mary Kaye Stevens

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738588117

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The once sleepy barrier island labeled Estero Island on navigational charts was dubbed Fort Myers Beach in the early part of the 20th century by city folks who spent their weekends on its wide, sandy beaches. Centuries earlier, an abundance of fish and other seafood made the 6.5-mile-long island attractive to its earliest inhabitants, the Calusa, as well as explorers, fisherfolk, and a pirate or two. In the late 19th century, early homesteaders were lured by stories of free tillable soil in a balmy climate surrounded by warm waters and ankle-deep shells. When pink shrimp, labeled "Pink Gold," were found in nearby waters, another influx of residents arrived. Today, the island is best known as an energetic resort community, but it retains the influence and charm of its remarkable past.

Hurricanes
Hurricanes

Author: Paul V. Kislow

Publisher: Nova Publishers

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9781594547270

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A hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour or more. Hurricane winds blow in a large spiral around a relative calm centre known as the "eye." The "eye" is generally 20 to 30 miles wide, and the storm may extend outward 400 miles. As a hurricane approaches, the skies will begin to darken and winds will grow in strength. As a hurricane nears land, it can bring torrential rains, high winds, and storm surges. A single hurricane can last for more than 2 weeks over open waters and can run a path across the entire length of the eastern seaboard. August and September are peak months during the hurricane season that lasts from 1 June to 30 November. This book presents the facts and history of hurricanes.

Lee County Islands
Lee County Islands

Author: Mary Kaye Stevens

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738566320

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When Ponce de Leon visited Southwest Florida in 1513, he discovered some of North America's most pristine tropical islands. Yet it was here where the explorer met his death at the hands of Calusa Indians who had made their home on the islands since 500 bc. Remaining relatively isolated from mainland society until the mid-1900s, the islands were home to a few hardscrabble pioneers who endured stifling heat, swarming mosquitoes, and deadly storms. Famous anglers such as Thomas Edison, Zane Grey, and Teddy Roosevelt enjoyed stalking the elusive tarpon in this sports fishing paradise. Likewise, the pervasive solitude inspired writers, including Edna St. Vincent Millay, Mary Roberts Rinehart, and Richard Powell. Home to some of the world's best beaches, it is not surprising visitors and residents find the lifestyles and histories of Lee County's quaint islands worth preserving.