September/October 2002

FEATURES

Stewards of the Islands / By Betty Anholt
For thirty-five years, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation has been racing against development to conserve the islands' natural resources and wildlife habitats.

Everglades National Park / By Trudi Edelman
A trip to Florida's most famous wetlands offers visitors insight into a unique environment and glimpse of Old Florida.

Southwest Florida Piers / By Linda Lee Rathbun
People congregate on local piers to fish, relax, and watch one another. In some ways, they are Southwest Florida's version of town squares.

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


DEPARTMENTS

Guest Commentary

Making Waves
Celebrating Islanders

Across the Causeway
Six Mile Cypress Slough
By Jill Tyrer

Habitats
A Little Piece of Paradise
By Libby Boren McMillan

Outdoors
Join the Island Racquet
By Libby Boren McMillan

Profile
Fighting for Mountain Gorillas
By Pamela S. Ross

Explorer
Trip through the Treetops
By Gretchen F. Coyle

Getaways
Diving with Sharks
By Glenn V. Ostle

Cuisine
Great Steaks
By David Grant

Finds
An Array of Trays
By Libby Grimm

Calendar
Where to Go and What to Do in
Southwest Florida

Island Journal
A Diary of Everyday Life in Paradise