Details Emerge on “Spanish Indians” of Useppa Island
It has long been known that the Cuban fishermen of Useppa Island’s well-known fishing rancho lived with and in some … Continue
Useppa Island Fieldwork Reaches Successful Conclusion
Just beneath the surface of a grassy hillside on Useppa Island lies a dense layer of shell that may hold … Continue
Early Anglo-American Settlers Source of Local Place Names
Many of the place names for local geographic features in and around Pineland have historic origins, including several that bear … Continue
Classroom and Book Shop Take Shape
A few years ago, I was on Sanibel Island to visit my friend José Leal, Director of the Bailey-Matthews Shell … Continue
Extra-local Stone at Surf Clam Ridge
Despite the fact that the Pineland site is situated well south of the natural geologic range of stone suitable for … Continue
Randell Center Receives Reforestation Grant
The Randell Research Center has received a grant of $122,700 from the Division of Forestry, Florida Department of Agriculture and … Continue
Your Investment in Pineland
To get a good visual image of how your contributions to the RRC are used, all you have to do … Continue
Clams for Climate Change
There were so many sand gnats gnawing at our bare legs and arms that it was difficult to concentrate on … Continue
State Grants Matching Funds for Classroom
The State Legislature has granted matching funds of $148,000 through the Alec Courtelis Capital Facilities Enhancement Challenge Grant Program. The … Continue
The Winds of Change
For well over a year, I have been involved in a survey to locate and catalog the prominent vegetation on … Continue