Gasparilla Island Geology, Archaeology, and History
Gasparilla Island rises north of Cayo Costa at Boca Grande Pass. It is part of the west-central barrier island chain … Continue
Free Books via Digital Access
In our work, we often consult Culture and Environment in the Domain of the Calusa, Monograph 1, edited by William … Continue
Galt Island Archaeology and History
Galt Island rises from Pine Island Sound about 2.5 miles northwest of St. James City. The island originally consisted of … Continue
Mute Witnesses to Pineland’s Past
A paradox presents itself frequently at the Calusa Heritage Trail as visitors gripping the newest smart phones express pleasure that … Continue
The Belle Glade Monumental Landscape
As readers of this newsletter know, the Calusa who lived on the southwest Florida coast were accomplished engineers and builders … Continue
Restored parcel explodes with native plants, wildlife
As our readers know, five acres of land were added to the Randell Research Center in 2015 thanks to the … Continue
Irma’s Impacts
Plants flowering at the wrong time of year suggest the approach of a powerful wind. Dolphins inexplicably abandon the harbor. … Continue
The Strangler Fig
The Atlas of Florida Plants lists 11 members of the genus Ficus as vouchered in Florida and notes that only … Continue
RRC Featured In Island Findings Video
See how the Calusa influenced today’s Fort Myers and Sanibal Island environment and where to learn more about Calusa history … Continue
A Visit to Fort San Antón de Carlos
“Deep within my heart lies a melody — a song of old San Antón. Where in dreams I live with … Continue