Treasure and Dead Bodies
Did Columbus send a party to explore the West Coast of Florida that ended up dying on what is now San Carlos Island? Read on to learn more about this strange story.
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Florida History
Has it Ever Snowed in Florida?
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
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End of an Era: Changing Face of Fort Myers Beach
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
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Paradise Lost
Recently, I spent the weekend in a cabin at Silver Springs State Park in Ocala. After enjoying the famous glass bottom boat tours, we took a walk around the grounds where I came upon this picture. Having been raised in Florida, I was aware of the segregation that took place prior to the passing of
History Corner: Early Days on FMB
Early Subdivisions and Developments 1900-1920 Tarpon Fever In 1885, the first tarpon caught on a rod and reel put Punta Rassa and the surrounding islands on the map as a fishing paradise. Prior to that, fishermen would use hand lines with mullet for bait to catch tarpon. Fisherman on the island quickly realized they could
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