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Pirates And Plundering On Estero Island

Posted on June 2, 2020

Ellie Bunting

Ellie enjoys sharing her knowledge of local history with others. She has been on the Board of the Estero Island …

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History Corner: Early Days On FMB

Posted on July 27, 2020

Ellie Bunting

Ellie enjoys sharing her knowledge of local history with others. She has been on the Board of the Estero …

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End Of An Era

Posted on May 2, 2021

Ellie Bunting

Ellie enjoys sharing her knowledge of local history with others. She has been on the Board of the Estero Island …

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The Galloway Murders Shocked The Beach In 1953

Posted on May 9, 2021

Ellie Bunting

Ellie enjoys sharing her knowledge of local history with others. She has been on the Board of the Estero Island …

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Fort Myers Beach History Spotlight: Hugh McPhie

Posted on June 8, 2021

Ellie Bunting

Ellie enjoys sharing her knowledge of local history with others. She has been on the Board of the Estero Island …

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What’s In A Name? From Crescent Beach To Fort Myers Beach

Posted on June 24, 2021

Ellie Bunting

Ellie enjoys sharing her knowledge of local history with others. She has been on the Board of the Estero …

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End Of An Era: Changing Face Of Fort Myers Beach

Posted on October 10, 2021

Ellie Bunting

Ellie enjoys sharing her knowledge of local history with others. She has been on the Board of the Estero …

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Celebrating 100 Years On Estero Island

Posted December 16, 2021

Ellie Bunting

Ellie enjoys sharing her knowledge of local history with others. She has been on the Board of the Estero …

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Hurricane History: 1921 Storm Hits Crescent Beach

Posted October 28, 2022

Ellie Bunting

It has been almost a month since our lives were turned upside down when Hurricane Ian came ashore on our …

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Red Tide: Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow

Posted March 6, 2023

Ellie Bunting

Recently, the smell of dead fish has been a common occurrence along the Gulf coast. The culprit is red tide, a …

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Signs, Signs, Everywhere A Sign: A Short Lesson In Sign History On FMB

Posted March 16, 2023

Ellie Bunting

For the past few weeks, volunteers have been busy painting street signs to help people navigate on the island. …

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Another Loss For Fort Myers Beach: RIP AJ Bassett

Posted April 27, 2023

Ellie Bunting

The passing of longtime Beach resident AJ Bassett this week is another loss for our island. AJ was one of the few …

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Sustaining Island Ecosystems: Matanzas Pass Preserve's Vital Role

Posted on August 9th, 2023

Nestled on serene Estero Island, this hidden gem plays a crucial role in preserving the rich biodiversity and natural …

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Hidden Gems: Must-Visit Historic Sites on Estero Island

Posted on July 10th, 2023

Are you ready to embark on a journey through time and uncover the rich history that's woven into the very fabric of Estero …

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