In its geology and history, Punta Blanca Island is closely related to Cayo Costa. For example, an 1855 map presented … Continue
“It’s a giant bag full of dollar bills!” exclaimed Cindy Bear, Coordinator of Programs and Services of the Randell Research … Continue
In 2012, Cindy Bear and Bill Marquardt received a grant from the Arts and Attractions program of the Southwest Florida … Continue
Accessible only by boat, Cayo Costa comes alive when happy people step into the sunshine with their colorful bags laden … Continue
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 lies one mile east of Cayo Costa’s southern end. Mangroves and cabbage palms cover its 111 acres. Shell … Continue
A teacher and mother of three who identified herself only as “Mom of Kearra” posted the following query to our … Continue
A major new book about Pineland is now available. The Archaeology of Pineland: A Coastal Southwest Florida Site Complex, A.D. … Continue
Ten years ago archaeologists excavating on Useppa’s Calusa Ridge uncovered fragments of ceramics known as Whieldonware and Jasperware, suggesting an … Continue