Sanibel Island Geology and Archaeology
Sanibel Island is the largest and southernmost island among barrier islands of Pine Island Sound. At 12 miles long and … Continue
Mason Island
Mason Island is a mangrove island located in the eastern part of Pine Island Sound about five miles northwest of … Continue
Captiva Island Geology and Archaeology
Captiva Island is a barrier island of Pine Island Sound, connected to Sanibel Island by a bridge across Wulfert Channel. … Continue
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
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
North Captiva
North Captiva rises from the Gulf of Mexico between Cayo Costa and Captiva Islands. Its northern boundary is Captiva Pass … Continue
Burgess Island/Little Bokeelia Island Historic Era
Burgess/Little Bokeelia Island rises just off northwestern Pine Island where Jug Creek enters the Sound. It has about 29 acres … Continue
Burgess Island/Little Bokeelia Island Geology and Archaeology
Burgess Island has been its name for ninety years, but prior records show the name as Little Bokeelia Island. This … Continue
Patricio and Mondongo Islands
Patricio Island is a vegetated sand dune surrounding a central lagoon. Located at the northern end of Pine Island Sound, … Continue