It has been almost a month since our lives were turned upside down when Hurricane Ian came ashore on our barrier islands. The damage done on FMB is almost impossible to comprehend. Landmarks and homes that dotted our island for years are no longer standing. Driving down Estero Blvd, it is difficult to determine where […]
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We were able to check out the museum today.
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After driving down Estero Blvd this week, I noticed that my goal to write about lost icons on the island was going to be a large undertaking since so many buildings were destroyed in the storm. To me, it was heartbreaking to view the damage done to our island’s churches. I find it amazing that
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Today, I saw a pictures of the shrimp boats around Trico Seafood. Most were either on dry land or sunk in the bay. Those boats have been a part of our island history for over sixty years. In its heyday in the 1950s-70s, San Carlos Island was a huge shrimping port at one time hosting
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Tomorrow at 6 PM at Skip One Seafood, there will be a meeting to discuss the future of the Beach School. This school has been an integral part of our community since 1937. I attended the Beach School in the late 50s. My children attended the Beach School in the 90s. My mother taught at