FEATURES

North Captiva / By Barbara Linstrom
The bridgeless island just north of Captiva, known by old-timers as “Upper Captiva,” is still a remote paradise, although encroaching development has given it a new character.

Testing the Waters / By Barbara Linstrom
We drink it, we swim in it, we eat fish from it, but how healthy are the waters that surround Sanibel and Captiva and how long will this most valuable resource last?

Hidden Creatures / By Linda Lee Rathbun
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a mecca for viewing wildlife, but most people never see the abundance of creatures that live and thrive in the refuge’s secret spaces.

Epicurious / By David Grant
A list of Southwest Florida restaurants describing their unique features, type of food and location.


DEPARTMENTS

Commentary

Making Waves
Celebrating Islanders

Across the Causeway
The Historic “Mound House”, By Trudi Edelman

Habitats
A New View of Penthouse Living, By Kelly Madden

Outdoors
Paddle Power, By Barbara Linstrom

Cuisine
The Culture of Food in Southwest Florida, By David Grant

Explorer
Everglades Wonder Gardens, By Linda Lee Rathbun

Style
Songs of the Islands, By Janina Birtolo

Getaways
Bumping through Bonaire, By Roberta Sotonoff

Finds
Fountains, By Libby Grimm

Concierge
Assistance for the Disabled, By Libby Grimm

Calendar
Where to Go and What to Do in Southwest Florida

Island Journal
A diary of everyday life in paradise