Hidden History Of Everglades City And Points Nearby
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Author | : Maureen Sullivan-Hartung |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 129 |
Release | : 2010-11-12 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1614231281 |
This book is a collection of quirky and fun stories about the history of Everglades City. Drawing from the author's time as a reporter for the Everglades City Echo, this book will chronicle lesser-known stories about the area. The book discusses the original pioneer families of Everglades City, and the time when this city was the governing center of Collier County. It goes on to chronicle colorful characters from the area, local landmarks, and the annual Seafood Festival that draws 20,000 people to the city every year.
Author | : Maureen Sullivan-Hartung |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2020-10-26 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1439671508 |
Today's Everglades City was originally called "Everglade" when it was but a vast formidable wilderness. Following county namesake Barron Gift Collier's arrival and subsequent establishment of both the county government seat and the company town, it became Everglades (plural) in 1923. This former desolate acreage, located approximately 45 miles south of Naples, was soon bustling, with not only shops and homes but also the construction of the Tamiami Trail, which was completed in 1928. Everglades City is home to the Western Hemisphere entrance of the Everglades National Park, bringing in tourists from around the world. The annual Everglades City Seafood Festival, held the second weekend in February, began 50 years ago to initially raise funds for playground equipment. A former commercial laundry building, dating back to the 1920s, now houses the Museum of the Everglades. Approximately 500 residents live in Everglades City year-round today.
Author | : Maureen Sullivan-Hartung |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1467105724 |
"Today's Everglades City was originally called 'Everglade' when it was but a vast formidable wilderness. ...it became Everglades (plural) in 1923. This former desolate acreage, located approximately 45 miles south of Naples, was soon bustling, with not only shops and homes, but also... the Western Hemisphere entrance of the Everglades National Park, bringing in tourists from around the world. ...Approximately 500 residents live in Everglades City year-round today."--Back cover.
Author | : Marya Repko |
Publisher | : ECity Publishing |
Total Pages | : 79 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Everglades City Region (Fla.) |
ISBN | : 9780971600638 |
Author | : Will Michaels |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2016-07-25 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1625858205 |
City historian Will Michaels explores a wide swath of hidden history in one of Florida's largest cities. Florida is one of the most visited places in the world, and one of its most visited cities is St. Petersburg. But there's a lot more to the "Sunshine City" than pristine beaches. During his travels to sunny St. Pete, James Brown discovered local jazz artist LeRoy Flemmings Jr. Doc Webb's World's Most Unusual Drug Store attracted customers and spectators from afar. Babe Ruth's longest home run ever was launched from the city. William Straub had a great vision for the area's treasured waterfront park system, and the historic Vinoy Hotel was instrumental in launching the downtown renaissance.
Author | : T. D. Allman |
Publisher | : Grove/Atlantic, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 578 |
Release | : 2013-03-05 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0802120768 |
Offers a comprehensive look at the history of the state of Florida, from its discovery, exploration, and settlement through its becoming a state, to notable events in the early twenty-first century.
Author | : Marya Repko |
Publisher | : ECity Publishing |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2004-01-01 |
Genre | : Everglades City (Fla.) |
ISBN | : 9780971600614 |
Author | : Jeff Whichello |
Publisher | : Jflu Publishing |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2014-01-15 |
Genre | : Florida |
ISBN | : 9780615926025 |
Like a tall palm tree growing from a single seed, the community of Ochopee emerged from one man's solitary dream. In 1928, twenty-eight-year-old James Gaunt saw undiscovered potential in the swamp that lay on either side of the new road that connected Tampa to Miami. His love of farming and community fueled his actions to build his own world. One of the top producers of tomatoes in the country, Ochopee earned its place on the Florida map but when the market dropped, other adventurers joined. Only people with a certain creativity, work-ethic, and talent succeeded in this mucky land. An airboat and a swamp buggy venture, animal exhibits, real estate businesses, a water company, a mining operation, restaurants, a motel, bars, a general store, a campground, movie makers, and a skunk-ape followed Gaunt to the grassy field he first declared his home. A small twentieth century pioneer town prospered on the open plain where children were born and families lived in peace. Then, the takers came. These big-picture people were unconcerned about the details of their actions while staring at a map of Florida from their government offices. They were unable to imagine or realize the activities of this unique community living free in the wild. When environmentalists and developers collided on the Ochopee battle ground, it was the common person, the one who scrambled every day to feed their family who suffered in this war. The only one with a stake in it, they had something to lose. This is a true story. Story quotes were taken from newspapers and other sources and feelings, thoughts and emotions were taken from interviews with eye-witnesses. The book contains 50 images.
Author | : Candace Leslie |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2008-10-14 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1569758999 |
A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Author | : Nigel Foster |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 353 |
Release | : 2016-10-01 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1493025678 |
Southern Florida is a paddler's paradise, from sandy keys, to mazes of mangroves, and sparkling aquamarine water in between. This guide includes more than 50 trips that are a perfect introduction to exploring the waterways and coasts of Southern Florida. Nigel Foster offers expert insider tips on how to manage tides and changeable weather, alerts readers to potential hazards on the routes, and includes fun anecdotes of his experiences with the area wildlife. Look inside to find: clear maps, difficulty ratings, and points of special interest, as well as fascinating insights on the history and ecology of Florida's waterways.