Living Sanibel
Living Sanibel

Author: Charles Sobczak

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780967619989

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Living Sanibel is the only book you will need while on the islands! With more than 650 full-color photographs, illustrations and trail maps, Living Sanibel is the most complete identification guide to the native plants, animals and eco-attractions of Sanibel and Captiva ever compiled.

Sanibel Island
Sanibel Island

Author: Yvonne Hill

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738553603

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Sanibel, a barrier island on the southwest coast of Florida, was originally inhabited by the Calusa Indians around 1500. In 1513, explorer Ponce DeLeon landed ashore the exotic isle, with its brackish estuaries, plush mangrove jungles, and sandy beaches, opening the door for others who would eventually find their way to the island. Over time, Sanibel was visited by European explorers, slave traders, pirates, and Seminole Indians, all of whom added to its colorful and intriguing history. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the original settlers of modern-day Sanibel arrived on the island. These pioneers were a contrasting group of individuals, comprised of diverse ethic origins and cultures, yet all seemed to share a common goal of using hard work, resourcefulness, and determination to make the island their home. Their efforts and sacrifices greatly contributed to the growth and rich history of Sanibel as we know it today.

Sanibel Scribbles
Sanibel Scribbles

Author: Christine Lemmon

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780971287402

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A passionate story about a woman who sets her "to-do" list aside and embarks on a journey that takes her from Saugatuck to Sanibel to Spain encountering strangers along the way who entangle her in their secrets and teach her that she must return to the beginning to rewrite her life and find a life-long love

Protecting Sanibel and Captiva Islands
Protecting Sanibel and Captiva Islands

Author: Charles LeBuff

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2018-12-10

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 143966594X

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The vibrant Sanibel and Captiva Islands are ecological marvels compared to Florida's many overbuilt barrier islands. Development began with the construction of the Sanibel Island Lighthouse in 1884, when only the lighthouse keeper and assistant and their families lived on the island. Noted conservationist Jay N. "Ding" Darling led the charge in preserving the islands' wildlife and natural beauty from the greed of real estate speculators and land developers in the 1930s. Former presidents like Harry Truman and cabinet-level executives worked alongside Sanibel and Captiva residents, setting up preserves and wildlife refuges to guard the integrity of the islands' unique natural blessings, abundant wildlife and aquatic stores. Charles LeBuff and Betty Anholt review the evolution of the islands' conservation ethic and how it perseveres even today.

Six Mornings on Sanibel
Six Mornings on Sanibel

Author: Charles Sobczak

Publisher:

Published: 1999-11

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780967619958

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"This engaging tale of the accidental meeting of two strangers on the Sanibel fishing pier has touched the hearts of thousands. Carl Johnson, a wise, retired fishing guide from Sanibel, and Richard Evans, a young, stressed-out divorce attorney from Peoria, share more than snook runs and cold Cokes during their six mornings together. They share tales of love, suicide and heroism. This story is about knowing when it's time to die and when it's time to start living again. It is about something rare in this hurried age: wisdom."--