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The "Scoop" - The Early Years of Shrimping on Ft. Myers Beach

althea13 wrote 7 months ago: AUTHORS NOTE: I wanted to apologize for the obvious lack of attention having been paid to this site … more →

Tags: Florida History, shrimping industry, Scoop Kiesel, pink gold, San Carlos Island, Fort Myers Beach history, Gulf shrimp

South Florida Water Management District Makes Historic Vote

althea13 wrote 10 months ago:             On Monday, December 15th, 2008, the South Florida Water Management District’s (SFW … more →

Legendary Bluesman Plays on Fort Myers Beach

althea13 wrote 1 year ago: The Island Arts Foundation (IAF) is known for bringing some legendary talent to this Island. But the … more →

Tags: Blues, Leroy 'Hog' Cooper, Ray Charles, Smokin torpedoes, Purple Heart Theater, Island Arts Foundation

My Friend, Greg Watts - A High Voltage Life

althea13 wrote 1 year ago: Greg Watts is one of those people who is a friend to everybody. Self-effacing and unassuming, he lis … more →

Tags: ft. myers beach, Greg Watts, Music, Community, small town, Cher

An Interview with Senator Nelson

althea13 wrote 1 year ago: “This senator is not going to allow Florida to be a sacrificial lamb . . . ” – Sen … more →

Tags: oil drilling, Florida, Senator Nelson, Politics, Alternative Energy, drilling ban

Joan Martis - One Mile at a Time

althea13 wrote 1 year ago: Joan Martis moved to Fort Myers Beach for the same reason many do, to escape the cold harsh winters … more →

Tags: Leukemia, Team In Training

Bonnie McLaughlin's Tree House

althea13 wrote 1 year ago: Bonnie McLaughlin lives in a tree house. At least, that’s the way it looks from the front porc … more →

Tags: Native Plants, necklace pod, National Wildlife Federation, Landscaping, Yard

Elizabeth D'Onofrio ~ Conversations With an Actress

althea13 wrote 1 year ago: Elizabeth D’Onofrio is the kind of person you can talk to for hours. Her warm manner and great sense … more →

Tags: Fort Myers Beach, D'Onofrio, actress, Theater

The Big Truth About Big Oil2 comments

althea13 wrote 1 year ago: Oil, once perceived to be the boundless lifeblood of the planet, powering everything from plastic to … more →

Tags: Oil, Senator Nelson, Oil speculation, OPEC, Florida oil drilling, rising gas costs, Politics

Captain Baldi's Diving Legacy

althea13 wrote 1 year ago: In last week’s story in the Island Sand Paper on the Purple Heart Theater, Carl spoke about one of t … more →

Tags: Scuba Diving, lobster, ft. myers beach, spearfishing, 70's

The Tarpon Hunters

althea13 wrote 1 year ago: Tarpon, known as ‘Silver Kings’, have long been a sought after game fish in south Florida. Who could … more →

Tags: fort myers beach tarpon hunters club, tarpon, Fishing

Cracker Musician Sarasota Slim Playing at Taste of the Beach

althea13 wrote 1 year ago: The Island Arts Foundation is proud to be bringing blues sensation Sarasota Slim to The 13th Annual … more →

Tags: sarasota slim, Guitar, Blues, Rock Bottom

Cracker Cowmen - The History of Punta Rassa2 comments

althea13 wrote 1 year ago:             Punta Rassa , Florida is now known chiefly as a popular boat ramp for boaters coming to … more →

Tags: Caloosahatchee River, Florida cattle, Florida Cowmen, hendry, Punta Rassa, Summerlin

The Donna Letters4 comments

althea13 wrote 1 year ago:             On September 10, 1960, Hurricane Donna slammed into Fort Myers Beach with winds estimate … more →

Tags: Fort Myers Beach, Hurricane Donna


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