Florida's Shell Islands, Lee County, Fort Myers
Author: Florida Power & Light Company
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Published: 194?
Total Pages: 112
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The Sea Shell Islands
Author: Elinore M. Dormer
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Published: 1975
Total Pages: 230
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Juan Ponce de Leon officially discovered the Sea Shell Islands, Sanibel and Captiva, in 1513 when he turned landward on the Gulf Coast of Florida and sailed south 'as far as some islands that make out to sea.' An abundant food supply attracted Indians before the Age of Discovery and their gold, gleaned from shipwrecks, brought the Spanish conquistadores, Slavers, pirates, marauding Seminoles -- all were part of the colorful, often tempestuous, history of these islands, now famous for sea shells. Mrs. Dormer's descriptions are informative and always lively, whether she's discussing and re-creating the accidental discovery of Sanibel and Captiva, making conjectures about a possible earlier visit by Amerigo Vespucci, or delving into the personal histories of some of the first permanent settlers on the two tiny isles. She makes it clear why such personages as Thomas A. Edison, Theodore Roosevelt and Edna St. Vincent Millay were drawn there as well. the present also is very real in The Sea Shell Islands as Islanders fight to keep the charms of another era against the almost insurmountable odds of explosive growth."--Publisher's description.
Lee County Islands
Author: Mary Kaye Stevens
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2009-11-30
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 1439622361
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen Ponce de Leon visited Southwest Florida in 1513, he discovered some of North Americas 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 worlds best beaches, it is not surprising visitors and residents find the lifestyles and histories of Lee Countys quaint islands worth preserving.
SHELLS, SHARKS and SAND: the Fiction of Sanibel and Captiva Island
Author: M. A. Walsh
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Published: 2019-02-09
Total Pages: 101
ISBN-13: 9781796474886
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA sun bleached mix of Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffet's lovechild, M.A. Walsh sets out to develop a fictional cannon of stories inspired by Sanibel and Captiva Island, FL. Located just off the coast of Fort Myers, FL in Lee County, Sanibel has existed as a haven for pioneers, pirates and tourists alike. This group of short stories were populated by characters the author encountered on the island or dreamed up on the sunny beaches, sitting in the sand and looking out on the ocean.
Lee County, Florida, Shore Protection Project (Gasparilla and Estero Islands), General Reevaluation Report
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Published: 2000
Total Pages: 888
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKLee County, Florida, Shore Protection Project (Gasparilla and Estero Islands)
Author: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Jacksonville District
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Published: 2000
Total Pages: 932
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKFlorida's Fossils
Author: Robin C. Brown
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2014-10-01
Total Pages: 215
ISBN-13: 1561647551
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor 50 million years Florida was home to hordes of strange and wonderful animals. Their remains accumulated in rivers, springs, and oceans. Today fossilized bones and teeth wash up along streams, banks, and beaches and lie in limerock quarries. This guide teaches how and where to hunt fossils—with maps, means of identification, and the history of these fossil treasures. Complete, accurate, and fully illustrated, including an outstanding identification section.
Fort Myers Beach
Author: Mary Kaye Stevens
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780738588117
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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.
Florida Curiosities
Author: David Grimes
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2011-01-11
Total Pages: 265
ISBN-13: 0762774959
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhether you’re a born-and-raised Floridian, a recent transplant, or just passing through, Florida Curiosities will have you laughing out loud as David Grimes and Tom Becnel take you on a rollicking tour of the strangest sides of the Sunshine State. Discover the state’s smallest police station; its highest point (at a measly 345 feet); and its warmest (and smelliest) mineral spring. Meet a worm-fiddlin’ woman; a chainsaw-wieldin’ man; and some real-life underwater dancing mermaids—sure to make a splash with the little ones! Join the fun at a flip-your-own-pancake restaurant; the Chumuckla Redneck Parade’s lack-of-beauty pageant; or the get-nekked-if-you-dare Butt Hutt.
