Protecting Sanibel And Captiva Islands
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Author | : Charles LeBuff |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2018-12-10 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 143966594X |
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.
Author | : Jeri Magg |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 2011-08-11 |
Genre | : Photography |
ISBN | : 1625841337 |
The story of Sanibel and Captiva Islands stretches back over three hundred years, to a time when natives roamed the islands and Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon first met and tried to subdue the Calusa Indians in San Carlos Bay in 1513. The next few centuries were flooded with pioneers, fishermen and clergymen in their quest to tame the wilderness in search of a better life. Discover how anthropologist Frank Cushing visited pioneer Sam Ellis in 1895 after the farmer discovered bones on his homestead and how President Theodore Roosevelts men saved a little girl from drowning when he lived on a houseboat in Captiva to study local marine life. Join local history columnist Jeri Magg as she recounts the storied history of these little slices of paradise.
Author | : Charles Sobczak |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Captiva Island (Fla.) |
ISBN | : 9780967619989 |
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.
Author | : Charles R. LeBuff |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2014-01-01 |
Genre | : Amphibians |
ISBN | : 9780962501340 |
Author | : Jeri Magg |
Publisher | : American Chronicles |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781609493554 |
Brief stories of the people and places of historical importance to the islands.
Author | : Yvonne Hill |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780738553603 |
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.
Author | : Deborah Gleason |
Publisher | : Postcard History |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780738590875 |
Presents a look at the islands as told through postcards from their beginnings to the present.
Author | : Jeri Magg |
Publisher | : History Press Library Editions |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 2011-08 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781540206176 |
The story of Sanibel and Captiva Islands stretches back over three hundred years, to a time when natives roamed the islands and Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon first met and tried to subdue the Calusa Indians in San Carlos Bay in 1513. The next few centuries were flooded with pioneers, fishermen and clergymen in their quest to tame the wilderness in search of a better life. Discover how anthropologist Frank Cushing visited pioneer Sam Ellis in 1895 after the farmer discovered bones on his homestead and how President Theodore Roosevelt s men saved a little girl from drowning when he lived on a houseboat in Captiva to study local marine life. Join local history columnist Jeri Magg as she recounts the storied history of these little slices of paradise."
Author | : Jeri Magg |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2016-11-28 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1625855370 |
In the history of Sanibel and Captiva, countless women bucked the system to make their marks. In the early 1950s and '60s, Sarita Van Vlick and Zee Butler led the fight to preserve the island from unbridled growth and destruction. Helene Gralnick, in the early '80s, opened a small shop that became the foundation for Chico's Inc. And it was city manager Judy Zimomra who put into practice policies that helped Sanibel flourish after the devastation of Hurricane Charley. Author and local historian Jeri Magg compiles the stories and celebrates the achievements of the remarkable women who forever shaped Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
Author | : Twin Lights Publishers, Incorporated |
Publisher | : PilotPress Publishers, Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2001-01-01 |
Genre | : Captiva (Fla.) |
ISBN | : 9781885435279 |
Notable entries from a photography contest.