A Brief History Of Sanibel Island
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A Brief History Of Sanibel Island
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Author : Marya Repko
language : en
Publisher: ECity Publishing
Release Date : 2010
A Brief History Of Sanibel Island written by Marya Repko and has been published by ECity Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Sanibel Island (Fla.) categories.
A short history of Sanibel.
Historic Sanibel Captiva Islands
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Author : Jeri Magg
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2011-08-11
Historic Sanibel Captiva Islands written by Jeri Magg and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-11 with Photography categories.
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.
The Story Of Sanibel Island
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Author : Marya Repko
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-10
The Story Of Sanibel Island written by Marya Repko and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10 with categories.
The Sanibel Island Lighthouse
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Author : Charles LeBuff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-05-03
The Sanibel Island Lighthouse written by Charles LeBuff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-03 with categories.
Sanibel Island, visited by Juan Ponce de León in 1513, is one of Southwest Florida's jewels. Before Sanibel became a prestigious place to live it was inhabited by bands of Calusa Indians. These fierce-fighting Native Americans confronted Juan Ponce a second time in 1521 and altered history. Attempts were made by real estate speculators to promote Sanibel Island in 1833, but those efforts failed. Fifty years later, federal officials designated the island as the Sanibel Island Lighthouse Reservation. In 1884 construction of the Sanibel Lighthouse was completed and the landfall light was activated. The lighthouse still serves as a functioning aid to navigation. The size of the reservation was reduced after most of the land was declared surplus to lighthouse needs and disposed of; first doled out to homesteaders in 1888 and later sold to the public at large in 1923.Today, 11-mile long Sanibel Island is a prime resort destination. Each year tens of thousands of people visit after travelling over a road and bridge system. The Sanibel Causeway eliminated a quaint ferry service when it connected Sanibel and Captiva islands to the Florida mainland in 1963.The first modern permanent residents of Sanibel Island were two lighthouse keepers and their families. The primary and assistant keepers, employees of what at the time was the U. S. Lighthouse Establishment, arrived to begin their duties in 1884. In 1939 American light-keepers, then all civilians were transferred into the U.S. Coast Guard. That service's enlisted personnel manned the Sanibel Island station until it was classified as automated and unmanned in 1949. That year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service leased the property from the Coast Guard as headquarters for the Sanibel National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge, established in 1945, was renamed J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge in 1967. The City of Sanibel, created in 1974, purchased the Sanibel Island Light Station property in 2010 and today operates Sanibel Island's Point Ybel as a city park. The Sanibel Island Lighthouse details this registered historical site's operation and history.
The Sea Shell Islands
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Author : Elinore M. Dormer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
The Sea Shell Islands written by Elinore M. Dormer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Captiva Island (Fla.) categories.
"Juan Ponce de Leon officially discovered the Sea Shell Islands, Sanibel and Captiva, in 1513 when he turned landward on the Gulf Coast of Florida and sailed south 'as far as some islands that make out to sea.' An abundant food supply attracted Indians before the Age of Discovery and their gold, gleaned from shipwrecks, brought the Spanish conquistadores, Slavers, pirates, marauding Seminoles -- all were part of the colorful, often tempestuous, history of these islands, now famous for sea shells. Mrs. Dormer's descriptions are informative and always lively, whether she's discussing and re-creating the accidental discovery of Sanibel and Captiva, making conjectures about a possible earlier visit by Amerigo Vespucci, or delving into the personal histories of some of the first permanent settlers on the two tiny isles. She makes it clear why such personages as Thomas A. Edison, Theodore Roosevelt and Edna St. Vincent Millay were drawn there as well. the present also is very real in The Sea Shell Islands as Islanders fight to keep the charms of another era against the almost insurmountable odds of explosive growth."--Publisher's description.
Sanibel Island
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Author : Yvonne Hill
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2008
Sanibel Island written by Yvonne Hill and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
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.
The Depositional History Of Sanibel Island Florida
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Author : Thomas Michael Missimer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
The Depositional History Of Sanibel Island Florida written by Thomas Michael Missimer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Sanibel Island (Fla.) categories.
Protecting Sanibel And Captiva Islands
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Author : Charles LeBuff
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2018-12-10
Protecting Sanibel And Captiva Islands written by Charles LeBuff and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-10 with History categories.
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.
Sanibel My Sanibel
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Author : Svea Scott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-08-15
Sanibel My Sanibel written by Svea Scott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-15 with categories.
History of Sanibel Island and guide to the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
Remarkable Women Of Sanibel Captiva
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Author : Jeri Magg
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2016-11-28
Remarkable Women Of Sanibel Captiva written by Jeri Magg and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-28 with History categories.
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.