A Presidential Visit
On December 28, the Randell Research Center was honored by a visit by the family of former President James Earl … Continue
Calusa Heritage Trail Opens to the Public
On December 10, over 150 people showed up for the official opening of the RRC’s new Calusa Heritage Trail. The … Continue
In the Aftermath of Charley
On August 14, I pushed water out of Ruby Gill’s front door with a heavy heart, tempered with feelings of … Continue
Citrus Canker Fells Last Remnant of Pineland’s Historic Grove
In the aftermath of Hurricane Charley, Pineland recently experienced yet another blow, affecting both its tree-filled landscape and another remnant … Continue
In The Eye Of The Storm
On Friday, August 13, northern Pine Island took a direct hit from fast-moving and powerful Hurricane Charley. The path of … Continue
Calusa Heritage Trail Opens
On December 10, 2004 at 10 a.m., the Randell Research Center will proudly open the new Calusa Heritage Trail to … Continue
New Pavilion Passes Test
Phase 1 of our two-phase public interpretation facility survived its first major storm with flying colors. When powerful Hurricane Charley … Continue
Pits and Postmolds
The second season of excavations at Surf Clam Ridge has concluded, exposing a total of 26 sq. meters (31 sq. … Continue
Cubans and Creek Indian People in Southwest Florida
During April, I returned to Cuba to conduct more archival research at the Archivo Nacional de Cuba in Havana, and … Continue
Native Plants Enhance Pineland Facilities
On May 1st , over two dozen volunteers planted native trees and shrubs around the RRC’s new teaching pavilion and … Continue