January/February 2003

FEATURES

Meet Mel Meo / By Jill Tyrer
Pine Islanders have long known their hometown artist and commercial fishing advocate. Now, she’s getting the rest of the region’s notice.

Wakulla Springs / By Pamela Ross
These ancient springs have sustained creatures since prehistoric times. These days, they draw people for recreation, science, and art—and artist Pamela Ross is among them.
Life Underwater / By Don Ring
A universe of tiny creatures, both beautiful and monstrous, lies beneath the water’s surface in Southwest Florida’s estuaries.

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


DEPARTMENTS

Masthead

Editorial

Making Waves
Celebrating Islanders

Across the Causeway
Shy Wolf Sanctuary
By Janina Birtolo

Habitats
The Renovation Game, By Gwenda Hiett-Clements

Profile
Shell Museum’s José Leal, By Jill Tyrer

Outdoors
Dive Into Local Waters, By William Ernest Waites

Explorer
Taste the Everglades, By Gretchen F. Coyle

Getaways
Puerto Rico Pleasure, By Elizabeth Heath

Cuisine
Diet? Don’t Do It! By David Grant

Finds
Panoply of Paperweights, By Libby Grimm

Calendar
Where to Go and What to Do in Southwest Florida

Island Journal
A Diary of Everyday Life in Paradise