Fort Myers & Sanibel/Lee County Traveler's Guide 2008 - (Page 63) ® Hammer time Shell hammers like this replica were made from conch shells and wood by Calusa Indians. skull and crossbones F ® The Esperanza A luxury sleeping car is on view at the Southwest Florida Museum of History, which is housed in a former Fort Myers train depot. inding concrete evidence of pirate activi- ty on land and sea proves difficult at best, but legends abound. Spanish pirate José Gaspar is believed to have lived in Pine Island Sound during the early 1800s, and Captiva’s name is said to come from its use as a prison for the pirate’s female captives. His treasure is reportedly buried on Gasparilla Island. Another pirate, Black Augustus from Portugal, gave his name to Black Island, site of present day Lovers Key State Park. He lived on the island until his death in 1884, aided by squatter friends at Mound Key. He left them his booty – a five-inch diameter ball of gold. ® Sanibel Lighthouse This aid to navigation is also a wildlife refuge. Public servants, such as firefighters and police, are eligible to live in the keepers’ cottages. ® Silver kings The sport of tarpon fishing was born in the waters surrounding Boca Grande Pass. ® Seasons in the sun Fort Myers Beach has long been a laid-back, fun loving beach community. W W W. F O R T M Y E R S - S A N I B E L . C O M | PAGE 63 http://www.fortmyers-sanibel.com
For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.