Cayo Costa Geology & Archaeology
Cayo Costa is a seven-mile long barrier island, with the Gulf of Mexico on the west and Pine Island Sound … Continue
Protecting Randell Research Center’s Trees from an Invasive Pest
In the summer of 2011, we received a report from the Randell Research Center (RRC) of an invasive whitefly. Besides … Continue
Cabbage Key
Cabbage Key lies one mile east of Cayo Costa’s southern end. Mangroves and cabbage palms cover its 111 acres. Shell … Continue
The Archaeology of Pineland is published
A major new book about Pineland is now available. The Archaeology of Pineland: A Coastal Southwest Florida Site Complex, A.D. … Continue
Useppa Island in the Historic Era
Ten years ago archaeologists excavating on Useppa’s Calusa Ridge uncovered fragments of ceramics known as Whieldonware and Jasperware, suggesting an … Continue
Research Resumes on Useppa Island
In late November, we will return to Useppa Island to resume work in deposits that accumulated there about 3,000 years … Continue
Useppa Island Geology & Archaeology
The ridges of Useppa are among the oldest and highest land masses in Pine Island Sound. Shell middens dating as … Continue
Part Island
Visitors to Pineland can view Part Island directly from the observation pier at the Randell Research Center. It is visible … Continue
Pine Island Sound and Wilson Cut
Wilson Cut is the only boat channel connecting the shallow waters of Pineland with the deeper waters of Pine Island … Continue
Scouts Repair Trail Footbridge
Congratulations and Thank You to Boy Scout Troop 20 member Chris Hunkins, who supervised the repair and reconstruction of the … Continue