July/August 2006

FEATURES

The Taming of the Sunshine State / By Janina Birtolo
As Florida's human population continues to rise, it puts a straing on the state's animal residents, many of which are endangered.

Good-bye to the Gators? / By Chris Wadsworth
Two years after a deadly alligator attack, we take a look at how perceptions and policies have changed on Sanibel.

Hail to the Hummingbird / By Glenn Ostle
Though these tiny, speedy creatures have been around for a long time, they still prove fascinating and awe-inspiring.

DEPARTMENTS

Guest Editorial

Times of the Islands Ten-Year Retrospective
Guardians fo the Wild
By Janina Birtolo

Making Waves
Celebrating Southwest Floridians

Visitors' Views
Rockin' the Islands: The Modulators
By Lbby Boren McMillan

Habitats
Casa de Suanos
By Suzanne LaBounty

The Arts
Performance Artist: Janina Birtolo
By Libby Boren McMillan

Profile
C.R.O.W.: Teaching and Healing
By Libby Boren McMillan

Explorer
Play Time
By Glenn Ostle

Getaways
Easing into Panama
By Chelle Koster Walton

Outdoors
An Escape Plan
By Beth Luberecki

Finds
Wildlife-Themed Home Accessories
By Julie Clay

Cultural Lee
Notes About Your Community

Calendar
Where to Go and What to Do in Southwest Florida

Cuisine
A Foodie's Guide to Funky Florida
By Chelle Koster Walton

Cuisine
Chooisng the Perfect Pair
By Fred Bondurant

Epicurious
A Guide to Dining in Southwest Florida

Gulf Coast Grins
By Steve Madden

Island Journal
A Diary of Everyday Life in Paradise