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All rights reserved. part this publication may be reproduced without written permission publisher. Opinions expressed contributors not necessarily those Awareness It happening around us Nature does hurry, yet everything accomplished. --Lao Tzu L ife never stops me. Whether it good day bad day, restful season stressful one, time laugh cry, life goes on intricate cycles daily patterns. humans, when we dealing major event, outside comes halt while focus demanding our attention moment. Of course, nothing really us. only awareness that changes. Sometimes, developing laser-like necessary, especially crisis. But can also case remaining aware us, lives others, balance perspective guide decision-making. When get hurry--when forget consider else going on--we stuck. think through happening, but truth changing time. Even big struggling against changing, though might hard see right now. No, stop because having crisis, nor should it. With changes come possibilities... hope. This idea seen easily nature. Birth, transformation, beauty, decay, death constant cycle world. Nothing except one who lingers too long stages. Here Florida, middle spring season. What look like where Have made notice If not, I would encourage take much-needed break. Unstick yourself from phone electronic social interactions. how has changed landscape. Feel breeze, sun. Smell air. Let nature teach slow down find joy amidst experiencing. In my last publishers letter, wrote about felt watching flock seabirds suddenly flight front That experience simple, occurrence shifted thinking work getting nice photograph sharing feeling freedom, strength, confidence, independence birds were enjoying. Whatever now, natures inspiring cycles. Breakthrough often happens broaden awareness. Natures response springtime usually reminds starting fresh. At home, imitate cleaning. grew three-generation household grandmother mother diligently cleaned every inch house spring. My siblings knew must officially smelled so Ah say. cleaning Nowadays, carry tradition, feels great. Going closets storage, rediscovering items bring special memories, making space, just shiny clean again gives better past, present, future. am honoring tidying preparing hope-filled And nature, as friend, open windows sends her cleansing breezes, sure still matters most. Heres hoping fresh present life. Group Publisher, Media PHOTO COURTESY MEDIA, INC. BY DR. RANDALL NIEHOFF into resilience Your mind garden, thoughts seeds, grow flowers weeds. --Old folk poem H ere Floridas Gulf Coast prelude winter was horrible September 26 Hurricane Helene landfall an eerie reminder devastating arrival Ian two years before 28, 2022 then, October 6 Milton began destructive sweep. Both storms ravaged communities Georgia, Carolinas, Tennessee, recovery underway. Then, Southern California, old man framed terrible weeks wildfires have burdened greater Los Angeles area almost inconceivable workload restore neighborhoods. Next, midwinter came rapid-fire lineup airborne crashes resulting fatalities, alongside several accidents near-misses. As these disastrous events occurred, tragedies affecting path hurricanes, wildfires, aviation stunned nation--news coverage reached all. Yet there other innumerable occasions stress, setbacks, loss experienced individuals know-- who, face adversity, waging war depression anxiety unable share. After living past months, echo opening lines Shakespeares play Richard III, young Richard, Duke Gloucester, speaks his familys struggles famous line Now discontent. watchword moving become resilience. believe rallying cry southeast states, airways, homes neighborhood folks been suffering Words tools thought which turn spark decision action why love etymology origins spoken words. Resilience Latin resilientum inclined back. Originally used define happen person bent, stretched, compressed. To back describes act withstanding recovering difficult condition. Later, English, word describe rising up, bursting forth, leaping. led new word, springan, reflecting plants seem ground after dormancy--hence, name now busting out over resilience, dispel dark fog seems urging decide rise pring back, if mouthing words glib encouraging aphorism dilemma, dilemmanade. first step springing positively, plant thought-seed garden intention truth, prepares afraid facing happened, 1. more happiness security 2. determined exercise self-control sharpen problem-solving skills focusing happened chose DO 3. willing seek participate mutual support summed nicely philosophy African tribes call Ubuntu--I are. An excellent summary takes found teaching Meg Jay, Ph.D. clinical psychologist at University Virginia Steps Help You Become More Resilient. ideas.ted.com January 5, 2018. Springtime here Ran Niehoff steps since 1991. 11 ANN MARIE OPHELAN Additions renovations planned parks W hile experiencing rapid growth urbanization, green spaces plan. hike, sports, out, appreciate nature--all outdoors--the news good. There parks, preserves, region soon. broke three 2024 Crystal Lake Park, due completion April Festival Tropicana 2025-26. located northwestern Cape. Corals Park 2025-26 July 2024. Anticipated 2025. PHOTOS BOTH PAGES CITY CAPE THECORAL CORAL residents ages abilities access wellness, connection, outdoor activities. These investments reflect dedication improving quality everyone Coral. Lakes amenities include aqua park, fitness stations, hilltop lookout, playgrounds, shaded picnic area, beach, scuba diving restrooms, boat, kayak, canoe launch. offer grounds large events, concert venue, multiuse sports fields lighting, concessions restroom building. observation pavilion, playground, walking paths, station, points, boat tie-up kayak launch, restrooms. information visit capecoral.gov. City Fort Myers busy building spaces--and reason. city anticipating strong population next decade. 777 acres greenspace, equating 7.8 per 1,000 residents-- water access--perfect kayakers non-motorized boats. serve citys growing population, 234,132 increased 19.81 percent recent census 2020, recorded 195,422, according World Population Review. committed enhancing recreational opportunities community, says senior public specialist Kaitlyn Mullen. Besides breaking 2024, opened Kennedy Racquet Center. By adding ensuring 13 Forum 14 pickleball courts well below national benchmark 12.8 1,000. Excluding cemetery municipal golf courses amounting 300-plus acres, greenspace falls further behind standard roughly 4.7 residents, notes Elgin Hicks, director Parks Recreation. significant strides spaces. Lions near High School recently renovated, featuring courts, art murals along sidewalks create family-friendly environment, Hicks. phases II Roberto Clemente Martin Luther King Blvd. Thanks state-funded appropriations grants championed State Representative Jenna Persons-Mulicka, phase set deliver state-of-the-art playground anticipated early summer. Phase involves construction amphitheater park. Looking ahead, awaiting wetlands mitigation approval Army Corps Engineers project. Once approved, constructed host leagues tournaments, city. proactive approach underscores commitment expanding recreation facilities ever-growing resident base, east I-75 between Road 82 Colonial Blvd., includes fields, dog court, areas, spaces, courts. Springs plans downtown Riverside Park. designed improve functional use, ADA accessibility, safety security. OPhelan regular contributor Media. FORT MYERS addition amphitheater. waves Symphonic Mastersingers grown significantly group started 2001. From symphonies musicals, MUSIC M Rehearsing SYMPHONIC MASTER SINGERS usic provides beneficial listeners performers ages. Listeners enjoy effect their moods emotions. ease pain, help increase endurance, reduce stress. Those perform music benefits selfexpression, emotional release, sense pride. complex rhythms harmonies, classical offers additional mental physical benefits. gain founded 2001 produces multiple concerts each season, marketing Elise Faloney. diverse adult singers churches centers area. They walks share performing local audiences. programs range Great American Songbook True Story Cinderella Bruckners Mass No. 3 Minor Symphony Orchestra. fundraising planning world premiere community outreach project called Civil War Cantata, adds Contemporary composer Thomas LaVoy compose piece based journal entries Union soldier War. mastersingersfm.com civil-war-cantata. addition, program live performances Ruth DeMasnot option, WGCU, areas ter Young Singer PBS NPR carries Scholarship full schedule students airwaves receive funding HD radio subchannel. vocal studies, information, wgcu. Studies orgradio-schedules. shown study childs span memory furthermore, assists wider learning such math. Local talent join Youth Musical Theatre Arts Bonita. immerse themselves storytelling, fostering creativity, boosting stage. nurture budding talent, classes fundamentals acting, Wojciech Jankowski. Students character development, voice projection, stage presence, script interpretation. production, Hadestown Teen Edition, Greek myth lovers Orpheus Eurydice. brought production Performing Center during 20242025 musical, Offshoots Intermezzo Choir, neurocognitive challenges dementia, weekly rehearsals Luminara, small womens ensemble, year. performance, Skys Limit, Faure, Gjeilo, Hagenberg, jazz favorites, more, took place March 9, Peace Lutheran Church Myers. Finally, Palms grades 5 12, performs venues Hammond Stadium Barbara B. Mann Hall. 18 ARTS BONITA Bonitas pleased talents Hadestown. 19 Through various innovative mobile classroom Box, nurtures generation musicians fosters lifelong appreciation music. Orchestras brings directly schools events. Central Symphony, whose mission, stated website, outstanding orchestral enrichment, entertainment, education broadest possible public. orchestra Hall, Tribby Shell Point, Charlotte hands-on memorable experience. LOCAL COLLEGES PERFORM Student Ensemble Series choral, orchestra, jazz, bands, instrumental chamber groups locations Florida. recitals free do require tickets. Find fgcu.educoncertsstudentensembles. SouthWestern College presents student FSW symphony band ensembles choir groups. 20 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA youth programs, symphonys Orchestra currently hiatus. truck school visits swing, ambassador Robert Van Winkle. Interactive experiences give chance explore instruments lessons symphonic music, games giveaways, demonstrations professional musicians. Additionally, scholarships available talented residing Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades, counties. Other Life, learn value everyday Discovery Club, introduces youngsters Rush Tickets, affordable performances. blessed orchestras. Founded 1995, calls itself second-largest nonprofit arts organization Lee County. symphony, consists collective, 300-seat Community campus Unitarian Universalist performs. larger specializes collaborations across genres disciplines education. MusicWorks children 1-5, interested stringed 6-12 schoolers high auditions required looking expand musical journeys. IF YOU GO Bonita--Performing 10150 Beach Road, 239-495-8989 artsbonita.org 239-288-2535 6314 Corporate Court Suite 100, 239-277-1700 gulfcoastsymphony.org 7500 Parkway, 239-418-0996 swflso.org 21 medium transfixes G Kotler-Coville Pavilion Sarasota showcases impressive collection studio glass. RINGLING lass captivates luminosity, craftsmanship, creative expression. centuries, glass making, forms, textures, light, colors, amazed artisan audience. creation glassblowing, stained glass, bead fusion, any knows, working celebration. Glass-art unique opportunity express creativity interesting medium, Mullen, specialist. Art fusing, 23 Center, work. GLASS PROCESSES Glassblowing. process pieces shaped blowing air molten fusion. Individual joined together heating kiln. Stained Small arranged form pictures held lead supported frame. making. Beads created melting shaping participants levels artistic side experiment techniques taking craft one-of-a-kind pieces. precision promote mindfulness, relaxation, Fine Gallery features monthly exhibits showcasing artists. Supply Store implements media needed masterpieces. Theres gift shop selling artwork instructors. - Visual own department hands-on, exploring vibrant art, 24 workshops offered delicate fusing. guided expert instructors, they personal vision. galleries, fully equipped studios, store, sculpture gardens. Vicki artist uses repurposed Much themes sailboats, palm trees, fish. Franklin Shops online gallery, Shattered Designs shatteredglassdesigns.gallery. WHERE TO SEE ART TOP BOTTOM DALE CHILHULYMOREAN CENTER ST PETERSBURG number forms display. start permanent Dale Chihuly Collection Morean St. Petersburg. His bright bold presented many Three editions being collectors Golden Rose Seaform, Apple Persian, River Rock Macchia--all handblown signed artist. Various including Chihulys Seaform large-scale installations smaller works. pushing boundaries revolutionizing displayed Baker Naples, newest acquisition, Red Reeds, pool Norris Garden museums main entrance. museum home four daily, Monday Saturday, 10am 5pm Sunday noon 5pm. Tickets under free. Tuesday Saturday pm 4pm closed Mondays. 1 admission Friends Artis members 17 under. enthralled Ringlings Sarasota. 5,500-square-foot space floor ceiling. Many Nancy Kotler Warren Margot E. Coville collection. pavilion serves entrance 25 26100 Old 41 5833 Pelican Naples 239-597-1900 artisnaples.org baker-museum 4533 Coronado Pkwy., 239-574-0802 capecoral. govdepartmentparks_ and_recreationhome cape_coral_art_center.php 720 Avenue, Petersburg 727-822-7872 moreanartscenter.orgchihulycollection-location 2200 First Street, 239-333-3130 thefranklinshops.com Botanical Sculpture 5827 Drive, Punta Gorda 941-621-8299 peacerivergardens.org Imagine 1901 727-300-1700 imaginemuseum.com 5401 Bay Shore 941-359-5700 ringling.org Macchia Historic Asolo Theater. 5pm, Thursdays 8pm. Admission Gardens, 27-acre waterfront sanctuary, sculpture, Fronds Jacob Kulin. artists sculptures connection natural forms. Single-day passes 20. Children October-May hours 9am 4pm. June-September 2pm. Closed 4th July. Call event inclement weather. Petersburg, contemporary works art. 2,500-plus-piece inspires educates guests importance. constantly evolving themed exhibits. 10-15. Tuesdays 8pm Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays Persian BETH LUBERECKI eco charter business, Captain Maughan shares waterways rowing islands Captiva, far water. boating young, she says. brother older than am, he always go islands. moved away adult, Europe years. She returned 2018, later filed divorce husband, chapter divorce, turned 50, mom said, Go captains license youre recalls Maughan. captain, worked Wave Eco Charters Captiva until wreaked havoc upheaval named Flip Side Charters. phrase used, telling flip Capt. helps visitors waters tour business. Maughans Andros 26-foot Tarpon shallow boats cant. ALL JENNI LINN MAUGHAN prefers wildlife way. something absolutely adore doing, 55. much cant Im paid people too--Flip received Travelers Choice Award Tripadvisor positive reviews. Tarpon, reach. four-hour, half-day charters six-hour, full-day totally customizable. thousand different options, explain developed story islands, shallows walk along. species shelling, understanding shells actually tends pick fewer realize whole ecosystem learning, way continues. tend trying spots explore. Cayo Costa favorite destinations. them Calusa seeing middens, great beach. lot spot thats very secluded. environment runs deep. became Master Naturalist, rescues Sanibels Clinic Rehabilitation volunteer basis, previously served vegetation committee. ties do--its knowledge networking, has, guests. wouldnt didnt mangroves, 29 structure understand that. bringing little things do, less fertilizer no fertilizer, putting trash water, using types sunscreen. charter, ideas peoples heads hopefully difference term, consciousness of. Thats friend Sharmon Simonetti, content creator viewers seashells YouTube channel, SWF Life. bit education, stewards beaches, Simonetti. continue protect area--and more. taken Simonetti observe manatees, snorkel, some pointing plants, Jennis company, Shes captain. knows term. --Capt. expect locations, important. manatees snorkeling. places Cabbage Key Inn Pine Islands Lodge lunch. Ive had months 92 old, Some snorkel want stay boat. happy customers shes Tripadvisor. 30 doesnt Fishing. priority say fish, fishing refer female plying doing knows. Island Sound, else, Waterlust leggings day. year-round, seven days week. meet people, questions, probably asking questions dont know answers anything else. Nokomis, Floridabased freelance writer whos frequent Learn bethluberecki.com. three-year-old terrier mix, Aude, stands porch greets charter. 31 Are lipstick lover face-cream fanatic Then place. Every issue, lowdown fabulous fragrances, luxurious lotions, must-have makeup, between. 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Experts picture 2025, likelihood higher point biannual these, journey Gulf. MATTHEW WARE, AN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR BIOLOGY AT COAST UNIVERSITY Another challenge turtles climate change. Sea temperature-dependent sex determination, temperature impacts few years, Matthew Ware, assistant professor conservation biology FGCU. Theyve direction least stable increasing. Id trend continue, red flags wasnt challenges, Debby. August hatching Amanda Manrique, biologist SCCF. Debby early, pretty impact success. Hurricanes ways, Washouts, wash-overs, inundations, excretions negative nests. Last did quite number, agrees Ware. impacted coast then Milton. Each flooded beaches extents, talking 50 washed eroded. WERE TAKEN DURING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES PERMITTED U.S. FISH WILDLIFE SERVICE, NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION, ANDOR OTHER COMPARABLE STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY UNDER CONDITIONS NOT DETRIMENTAL ANIMAL, INCLUDING USE INFRARED LIGHT. PLEASE ATTEMPT RECREATE CONTENTS THIS IMAGE WITHOUT APPROPRIATE TRAINING AUTHORIZATION. Warmer cooler leads male common remember hot chicks cool dudes. gets warm, could throw turtles. Southeast heavy bias, immediate recovery, ultimately need males part. males, kinds keeps cooler. try poke research Sand overall critical hot, eggs hatch all, Manrique. incubation conditions warmer temperatures causing earlier, Theyd avoid hottest September, them, peak hurricane change stronger earlier storms, shifts nesting. tide affect hatchling success levels, projects already females brevetoxin neurotoxin blood system produce toxin. theyve entered Gulf, bloodstream, reports even humans actions Make remove gear end knock fill sandcastles holes leave. deter turtle, sandcastle small, Mount Everest. hatchling, energy attempt left tracks 36 emerging nest. figure enough trapped them. vacationing close curtains night use turtle-friendly lighting. Turtles orient toward brightest horizon darkest artificial sources disorienting cause move wrong direction. lucky witness hatching, respectful flashlights night. Enjoy keep distance, selfie turtles, SCCF, carbon footprint, advocate smart development practices. educated playing bigger nutrient runoff forgotten pay Were huge cycle, another, Healthy theres healthy foraging grounds, heathy ambassadors coastal conservation, same environments do. tourism. feed habitats scalloping in. real relationship doing. Everyone healthy. 37 EC UAD cock-ofthe-rock Place Natural Wonders GLENN OSTLE D Violet-tailed sylph 39 Glistening tanager Wire-crested thorntail Ecuador biodiverse countries world, terms avifauna, November partner, Pam, biodiversity eight-day birding Lior Berman, owner Rica-based PhotoLior. Located west South Colombia Peru, estimated 1,666 birds, eight endemic mainland, another Galapagos Ecuadorian province. Andean cock-of-the-rock, orange upper body, dances attract female. author waiting blind cock-ofthe-rock. tiny acrobats showing elegant tails, curved beaks, wiry topknots, exotic colors shimmered sunlight. Collared Aracari view Town top Cathedral Quito Giant hummingbird trip flying capital countrys historic buildings gilded 16th- 17th-century churches. Constructed 1534 foundations ancient Incan city, well-preserved colonial center, today UNESCO Heritage Site. 9,350 feet, holds record highest elevation constitutional Quitos district noted narrow streets Spanish architecture. Walking courtyards statues men dressed armor, envision conquistadors black-robed religious figures centuries ago. On outskirts monument marks equator, stand foot hemisphere. Crowned woodnymph hillstar elevations Andes mountains feeds chuquiraga bushes there. FAUNA During photo tour, stayed series resorts toured northern country. Our loading van setting search subjects cameras. Quito, traveled spent Mindo Cloud Forest Choc rainforest. Heading east, climbed 16,000 feet condors, carunculated caracara, solitary hillstar. Continuing highlands Amazon rainforest, encountered spectacled bear guides surprised see. observing torrent ducks. Far normal variety pond dwellers, hardy ducks spend Rio Quijos, webbed swim upstream fast-rushing flows Amazon. Peruvian racket-tail 42 IncaGreen jay Green-crowned brilliant Plaza de la Independencia, Grande, principal central square Ecuador. place, captivated hummingbirds, unlike ruby-throated migrate North Carolina yard Instead, While hummingbirds stunning, equally impressed feathered creatures odd names toucans, motmots, barbets, woodnymphs, woodcreepers, caciques, sylphs. shy cock-of-the-rock reside tree canopy court songs dances. shaggy fluffy stuffed toys. Unfortunately, saw endangered resplendent quetzal, future visit. NIGHT WALKS evenings nighttime critters, ranging moths diet 43 frogs amphibians rivers waterways. worlds within Ecuadors borders. third-largest threatened amphibian species, habitat loss, change, pet trade. riches Ecuador, ended 5,000 documented 100 bird gems. better, stories adventure Moss-backed frog Plain-brown woodcreeper 44 rich alive birdlife, amphibians, fascinating history, breathtaking landscapes, and, above friendly welcoming people. contributing articles photos publications He Pam Hadfield, Charlotte, Carolina, travel dive photograph. appeared publications, recognized internationally covers magazines. featherandfins.smugmug.com. White-whiskered hermit Red-headed barbet plate-billed mountain toucan dines rain. Buff-tailed coronet perches branch eyes below. 45 east-west orientation lots onto shores. LEE COUNTY VISITOR CONVENTION BUREAU Seashells Searching S anibel country, shelling. parts, you, done stoop bend hunt conchs, whelks, finds sand. first-time visitor shelling legendary here. talked experts wind 47 WHY IS AREA SO GREAT SHELLING reasons strewn elsewhere First, depth gulf remains miles offshore, providing mollusks, gastropods, inside shells. expanse sunlit sediment food, Melissa May, marine University. particular, positioning island plays rather north south, barrier are, Jorden Falker, associate Bailey-Matthews National Aquarium Sanibel. current pushes BEST WAY LOOK SHELLS chances finding shells, watch tides. hour low simply exposed at, Falker. winds northwest Winds opposite effect, pulled farther here, conditions. winds, tides lowest Getting others arrive help. morning stuff overnight picked over, May. definitely others. worst traffic, washes Barefoot Springs, unless walk. crowds, better. Try suggests poor, street tried-and-true methods. One recommend wrack lines, Wrack essentially seaweed was. So, 48 depends looking, Lots tons comb strolling picking see, miss WHAT KINDS WILL FIND Just ideal tide, sometimes storm, normal, leaves storm line, stick walk, one. whats snow shovel, pole basket sift wade waist neck deep shuffle surf rough, 350 mollusks ranges super teeny-tiny micro-mollusks horse largest-growing gastropod mollusk Atlantic, Common scallops, ark turkey wings, olives, lightning tulips, conchs. Rarer muchprized junonia conchs whelks. beautiful diversity patterns architecture themselves--the fact animals able crazy. banding coloration really, adds. fun collect displays reminders vacations went treasures found. head Hall Shells scheduled reopen late summer revamp. exhibit showcase 3,000 specimens double previously, specifically focused Youll history culture well. illegal check nothings 49 empty wash Bivalves contribute waters. filtering clams, oysters arent filter feeders, clean. Mollusks warming temperatures. break red-tide toxins, pen susceptible tide. tell offshore dead washing temperatures, heat waves, oysters, stressed wave coral bleaching. favorable, out. Aquariums Marine Not everybody aquarium live, kind in, theyre ecosystems. MAJOR DONT ROLE MOLLUSKS PLAY ECOSYSTEM bottom food chain, pyramid, wont stand, eaten web. snails predatory eat feeders snails, chain. fish crabs density good, sign ecosystem. County, thrive disappear way, Sanibel.. shell OK tell. soft tissue shell, toss bag. Gastropods operculum. trap door material fingernails of, operculum uniquely fit shell. retreat seals inside. alive. indications both halves intact completely closed, scallop clam actively shut, leave --B.L. Treasures world-famous 300 shallow-water varieties plateau extends Mexico acts shelf upon gather. Winds, TIMING lower moons mean lowest, charts, moon charts too. particularly best. nastier windier SHELL DANIELA JAEGER ILLUSTRATIONS DAVE DROTLEFF 7 Junonia Crown Conch coveted measures inches. newspapers photo. high-tide broken rolling surf. spotted carefully slowly muddy ocean. tidal largest wet, crouch put hands feel LIVE law prohibits collecting alive, please return Never Banded Tulip Fig kings crown attached mangrove roots eats oysters. Lettered Olive Lace Murex Measuring inches long, encircling thick covered overlapping, blurry brown zigzags. measuring inches, intact. Spiny Jewel souvenir, brown, white, black Auger white spines pairs joined. sharp cone ribs distinct siphonal canals. 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Georgian revival-style mansion site high-society parties Myerss elite executive director, Marc Collins. Charles Lindbergh, Harvey Firestone, Henry Ford, Edison. distance away. three-story sits Caloosahatchee heart veranda wraps sides house. Daughter Monas dancing structure. Inside original furnishings pictures. Outside gardens filled oaks, bougainvillea, secret river backdrop. Today, tours, functions venue. completed 2015 accommodates touring floors via docent-led selfguided foundation hosts Adeline Tea home. tea canaps, macarons, petit fours. Early image UNCOMMON FRIENDS stately Home, 1901, 1970s. EDISON FORD WINTER ESTATES Barely mile Estates, river. Several structures property, Edisons Seminole Lodge, assembled onsite 1886. resided Mina, died 1931. Mina deeded estate 1947. Guests peek paintings authentic Fords Alexandria Edwards, relations coordinator estates. highlights residential caretakers formal Moonlight laboratory equipment 15,000-square-foot artifacts inventions phonograph lightbulbs. surrounded porches blooming hosted influential guests, Kellogg Colgate families, Herbert Hoover 82nd birthday, 1914. Visitors stroll porches, homes, 1900s. subsequently estate, Mangoes, adjacent Lodge. owned 1945. remained private residence sold 1988 Myers, later. renamed Prior Estate. ran maintained corporation, operations 2006. notable structures, antique cars, iconic Model T, 1914 Calliope, transformed circus car, cars run today, Edwards. highlight towering ficus banyan trees 1,700 continents. Shoppe on-site horticulturists answer purchase. Self-guided, guided, tours available. shows lived 57 Aeolilan organ rests center Ca d Zan Ringling. RINGLING. John Mable Mable, grand Mediterranean-revival style, dZan, entertained business associates, friends, Bay. opulent 36,000-square-foot floors. played active role design style Italys Venetian gothic palaces. Today Bayfront 1926, efforts explains Bethany Ritz, manager. eventually donated entire 1936. dZa 1926 construction. 59 hub enjoyed glamourous lifestyle. official state European medieval 19th century, modern sculptures, Also Circus Museum, established 1948 honor Pavilion, rotating Theater, 1958. dining shopping options Store. 19th-century, modern, sculptures. 60 JOHN MABLE MUSEUM ART_RONBLUNT Haven, Sears Roebuck Ross Daisy Mayer, Villages acquisition. SANIBEL HISTORICAL VILLAGE Nine populate Village, 1984 intent preserving history. told locations. represent century 20th build styles beyond, Miner. restored state. furnishings, tools, decorations associated businesses, period items--which enhance experience, 1924 look, porch, Although subsequent owners renovated updated parts interior, remain. Interior revitalized 1927 Bailey General PUBLIC LIBRARY Aerial two-story Verona model originally situated San Carlos Mayers brother, Martin, Ada, Morning Glories, family, kit. village proud Caretakers Cottage 1925 Haven. 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