CONTENTS
FEATURES
24 Fish Camp Tales By Roland Barron
A look back at the historic fish camps of Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor
30 Manatee Magic By Susan Holly
What is it about these "sacred cows" that tugs at even the toughest human heartstring?
34 Dark Secrets of the Islands By Libby Boren McMillan
Discover the islands' darkest treasure in all its stellar magnificence.
45 Shell MedicineBy Terry L. Shireman
A philosophical look at the power and beauty of shells.
Page 24
Landmarks
like this one
remind us of
life on the
water half a
century ago.
Page 34
Spectacular night skies abound over
the islands of
Southwest Florida.


Page 11
Outriggers row into Southwest Florida.


DEPARTMENTS ISLAND TREASURES
11 Island Style :
    Captivating Canoes
   By Bill Ando
71 Island Finds
Handcrafted gifts, artful jewelry, and unique apparel.
15 Health & Harmony :
    Stress Relief - Island style
   By Jill Goodman
72 Island Gourmet
An "anything but fish affair," plus late night dining.
19 Habitats :
    Going with the Flow
   By Neal Turnage
74 Island Concierge
Your music, arts, and theater connection.
51 Times of the Islands Calendar of Events
Atear out feature of area happenings.
76 Island Explorer
A tour of Sanibel and Captiva's historic sites.
61 Island Profile :
    Jim Sprankle
   By Barbara Linstrom
79 Island Getaways
The historic Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande.
64 Island Cuisine :
     Man to Man with Chef Tell
   By Chef Tell Erhardt
80 Island Journal
A diary of Life in Paradise