Fort Myers & Sanibel/Lee County Traveler's Guide 2008 - (Page 8) ®® GLOSSARY se this handy glossary of terms to understand historical references, unique plants, animals and things – and unusual place names on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. U { WILD, WEIRD, WONDERFUL NAMES } barrier island A long, narrow island running parallel to the Estero mainland, built Island up by the action of waves and currents and serving to protect the coast from erosion by surf and tidal surges, e.g. Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa, North Captiva, Estero Island. crackers - Early, self-sufficient Florida settlers; the term is thought to derive from the sound of their whips as they drove cattle through palmetto scrub. coquina - Small, pink, cream, white and tan marine clams of the genus Donax found near shore. They ride the waves then burrow into the sand. floribbean - A type of cuisine that embraces Floridian and Caribbean ingredients and cooking styles, including fresh fish, tropical fruits and fresh vegetables. bokeelia - This area on Pine Island refers to both the northern tip of the island, and everything from the midisland four-way stop north, except the community of Pineland. caloosahatchee - Means “River of the Calusa,” indigenous peoples who dominated the coastal landscape at – and before – the time of European exploration. cayo costa A barrier island comprised mainly of a Florida State Park; it’s “cayo” is derived from the Spanish word for “key.” Cayo Costa State Park PAGE 8
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