As we hunkered down to prepare for the near freezing temperatures this weekend, I decided to do a little research into other times in our state’s history when the mercury dipped down into the teens. Over the past 150 years, numerous severe cold outbreaks have affected Florida. According to the Climate Center at Florida State […]
Has it Ever Snowed in Florida? Read More »
We spent the morning taking the Eco Tour at Babcock Ranch. Although I have been living in SW Florida for over 60 years, this was my first trip to the ranch. We had a wonderful time going through the swamps and prairie land which I will discuss later. As expected, when I got home, I
Swamp Fever at Babcock Ranch Read More »
1921-2021 Before 1921, the only way to access the island was by boat. This limited development but did not detract people from taking a boat and enjoying a few days on the beach. When the toll bridge to the island was finally finished in May 1921, the population on Fort Myers Beach grew to 62.
Celebrating 100 years on Estero Island Read More »
As we enter anther Christmas season, I have been reflecting upon some of the past Christmases I spent on the Beach back in the day. Living in a trailer at Red Coconut RV Park for the first fourteen years of my life, Christmas vacation was one of my favorite times of the year. This was
Another Island Christmas…… Read More »
Each day as I travel off the island, I notice more and more beach landmarks being demolished to make way for the Margaritaville resort. So far, the old Surf Club (Mermaid), the Pierview Hotel, Beach Bums, and Helmerich Plaza have been razed. For the past decade, the old plaza has been deteriorating as the lawsuits
End of an Era: Changing Face of Fort Myers Beach Read More »