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Chris and Deane Harker (CHRISTOPHER LADD HARKER LLC) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:46:18 -0500

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A collection of select Web sites that show case various aspects of our wonderful Florida Nature. Deane and Chris selected them because they are each uniquely special in their focus on Florida Nature.

Big Cypress National Preserve Friends. Photo, maps, history of this immense wilderness of marshes, bogs, hammocks, and "river of grass", between Naples and Miami.
Dry Tortugas National Park. West of of Naples/Ft Myers at very end of Keys lies a cluster of seven islands, composed of coral reefs and sand and rock.
EcoFlorida Magazine A Guide to Exploring Natural Florida.
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve Florida's amazon-like jungle in Naples. Eleven-mile drive down Jane's Scenic Drive shows a wilds of breath taking beauty. Friends of Frakahatchee help protect this wilderness of orchids, palms, ferns, snakes, bear, gators, minks, panther, storks, owls, hummingbirds.
Florida Nature flowers, trees, reptiles, mammals, spiders, fungi, and more, that make Florida an incredible corner for nature.
FloriData Massive encyclopedia of plants, pics, articles, a good market place for gardeners like Deane and Chris.
Florida Master Naturalist Program promotes awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida's natural world among Florida's citizens and visitors.

Florida Wildlife Care through education, rehabilitation and study.

Fossil Expeditions professional fossil guide service offering vertebrate fossil collecting day trips in SW Florida.
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve Florida's amazon-like jungle in Naples. Eleven-mile drive down Jane's Scenic Drive shows a wilds of breath taking beauty. Friends of Frakahatchee help protect this wilderness of orchids, palms, ferns, snakes, bear, gators, minks, storks.
Gulf Islands National Seashore National Park Florida. An extensive site of stories, pics, maps, history, park activities.
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Wildlife Walk, Great Horned Owls, Barn Owls and Florida Barred Owls; Grey and Red Fox habitats, boat ride on Pepper Creek, tram ride along the Pepper Creek Trail.
Loxahatchee River Tours by boat, in Jonathan Dickinson State Park.25-passenger Loxahatchee Queen, pioneer homesite of Trapper Nelson, four scenic nature trails, cabins.
Ocean Watch South Florida education, photos, public awareness.
South Florida Underwater Photographers and their personal galaries.
St. Francis Wildlife Association conservation of native wildlife in north Florida. Beautiful photos, newsletter, educational.
Suwannee Florida City At Suwannee River and Gulf, creates an unusually rich wildlife environment.

Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge numerous off-shore islands and tidal creeks create excellent wildlife habitat.

Ten Thousand Islands Wildlife Refuge. SW Florida's Paradise of 10,000 uninhabited keys & islands. Mangrove forest, keys and islands, brackish marsh, ponds, coastal hammocks of oak, cabbage palms, and tropical hardwoods such as gumbo limbo. 200 species fish, 189 species of birds. One week Canoe trip by Wildernesss Inquiry.

Timucuan Preserve   unspoiled coastal wetland on the Atlantic Coast. Discover 6,000 years of human history and see beauty of salt marshes, coastal dunes, and hardwood hammocks.
Wildlife Viewing Where to go, Species spotlight, Birding trail, childrens activities, great links and photo.
Wild Classroom For young students, but wonderful for all to make a personal connection with our natural world.
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WEBSITES FLORIDA NATURE

Chris and Deane Harker (CHRISTOPHER LADD HARKER LLC) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:03:04 -0500

NEWS FLORIDA NATURE

Chris and Deane Harker (CHRISTOPHER LADD HARKER LLC) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:41:39 -0500

PLANT ANIMAL FLORIDA NATURE

Chris and Deane Harker (CHRISTOPHER LADD HARKER LLC) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:01:21 -0500

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Deane and Chris selected the very special sites because of their focus on Animals and Plants in this area. Ask Chris or Deane for help if you need some. All about wildlife animals and plants mostly related to Florida and Southwest Florida. We hope you will find some of them educational and useful.
Animal crazy Orlando Sentinenal Ann Hellmuth site on animals news pics and trends.
Audubon of Florida Plants, animals, and habitats of Florida natural world.
Audubon of Southwest Florida Plants, animals, and habitats of Florida natural world.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary    Info on Birds, Butterflies, Frogs, Alligator, Opossum, Bear, Bobcat, Deer, Fox, Otter, Panther, Raccoon, Snakes, Turtles seen at Park.          Links to Nature     is thorough list of wildlife places in Collier and Lee counties.
Clinic for Rebabilitation of Wildlife does rescue, care, rehabilitation and release back to the wild of 3400 sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife patients each year.
Clyde and Niki Butcher site showing the classic world famous black and white photos by Clyde Butcher of the Everglades. Includes their galaries, newsletter, and store.
Crocodilian THE site, different species (Alligator Caiman Crocodile Gharial), their biology and conservation, how they talk, and their captive care.
Everglades Village Dedicated to saving Everglades from man-made devastation. Most comprehensive exploration of Everglades in the World. The United Nations and   others recognize them as a World Heritage Site, an International Biosphere Reserve, and a Wetland of International Importance.
Florida Panther Learn about Florida state animal, its habitat in Southwest Florida.
Florida Wetland Restoration Information Center   portal to facilitate the ecological restoration of wetlands and their associated uplands.
   Florida Wildlife Commission The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. News and education about Plants and Animals. Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
Friends of Florida Panther Refuge support organization to promote a better understanding and appreciation of the the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge.
Frog Watch Southwest Florida Amphibian Monitoring volunteers who monitor (mostly frogs) in southwest Florida at predetermined "stops" along designated roadways.
Horses in Florida Basically a non-commercial site dedicated to horses. Many people move to Southwest Florida because of horses. This is a HUGE horse area drawing persons from all over America to live here in SALT WATER COWBOY country.
Indian River Lagoon Most diverse estuarine system in the continental United States, because it straddles between the temperate and subtropical biotic zones. Site of the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce. A truly amazing collection of words and photos about this amazing area. Chris and Deane make regular trips to explore these beautiful waters by boat.
Pelotes Island Nature Preserve    in marshlands of the St. Johns River with a variety of plant and animal life. Chris and Deane like the Nature Fact Sheets on left.
Save the Manatee Club   awareness, education, research, rescue, rehabilitation. Packed full of info and pics on Floridas adorable endangered cousin to the Elephant. Check out Florida's manatees home Homosassa Springs Park and webcam.
South Florida Information Access Information resource for South Florida ecosystem restoration. Related is South Florida Ecosystem History Project  check out KIDS
Turtle Time dedicated to survival of loggerhead sea turtles.State permitted group that monitors sea turtle activity from Fort Myers to Lee-Collier County line. Daily patrols gather data about population, nests, hatching success rates and watch for dead or injured sea turtles.
They support Lake Jackson Ecopassage alliance to build Safe Path for Wildlife across World's number 1 Turtle Road Mortality Site (Turtle-killing Highway US 27 in Tallahassee)
  above - see turtles following temporary plastic barrier
Your Florida Backyard   a private personal site by Marianne Cowley of Tampa. A labor of love to share the natural wonders of Florida. Very pleasing site to visit.
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HISTORY FLORIDA NATURE

Chris and Deane Harker (CHRISTOPHER LADD HARKER LLC) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:50:39 -0500

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We focus on History for this page. Ask Chris or Deane for help if you need some. Just some of the history of South Florida that Chris knows about. We hope you find it educational and useful.
Alva Historical Museum and Library in the oldest library in southwest Florida. Alva is a unique historical, rural, agricultural, equestrian, and river front village.
Archbold Biological Station independent research facility, devoted to long-term ecological research and conservation of Florida's Ancient Islands , one million year old ancient dune system running for a hundred miles down the center of Florida, in most places less that ten miles wide. Ridge Rangers is a group of dedicated volunteers helping to preserve last remaining fragments of these Ancient desert like Islands that are highly endangered.Several times a year they have Edutainment activities, that are both entertaining and educational.
Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum Native Americans who first visited the island, the Spanish who arrived in the 1500s, the history of Port Boca Grande Lighthouse
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium natural history, wildlife, fossils, and Florida's native animals, Seminole Indian village, planetarium to see history of the skies.
Chokoloskee Historic Smallwood Store old Indian Trading Post and Museum, a walk back in time, time capsule of Southwest Florida and 10,000 Islands pioneer history.
Collier County museum and five acre botanic park, Seminole village, a recreated Seminole War fort, logging locomotive, swamp buggy, more. Naples, Immokalee, Everyglades City, Small site but good one.
Edison and Ford Estates Museum An artifact museum with hundreds of Edison and Ford inventions and objects, video theatres, and changing special exhibits.
Florida Lighthouse Association works to save and protect the 30 remaining Florida lighthouses. The local lighthouse preservation groups make up the backbone of this group. Story of most recent lighthouse demise at Forgtotten Coastline and efforts to perhaps rebuild it at St. George Lighthouse Association.
Cape St. George Fl Lighthouse toppled to the sea nine pm Thursday Oct. 20, 2005.
Historical Museum of Southern Florida All about the past. Chris and Deane like the Research and Collections Center on history, cultures, folklife and archaeology.
Holocaust museum Southwest Florida teaches history of the Holocaust to prevent its re-occurrence and to perpetuate understanding, compassion, mutual respect, tolerance and diversity.
Marco Island Historical Society Small site but a good one. Good old time stories in News Letters just are packed full of facts and information.
Museum of the Islands Pine Island's past preserved. For years these islands were accessible only by boat (many still are) until a bridge across Matlacha waters linked the modern world to the islands.
Old Town Sanibel quaint village at eastern tip of Sanibel Island, was the center of island activity for building historic lighthouse in 1884, until the causeway in 1963.
Sanibel and Captiva by autor Charles LeBuff interesting site about human and natural history of these islands featuring books, lectures, consulting, and information.
Shell Museum (Bailey-Matthews) natural history museum about shells and mollusks of Southwest Florida its barrier islands, and the Gulf of Mexico. Online collection search.
Southwest Florida Archaeological Society local chapter of Statewide Organization of Archaeology and Anthropology concerned to save Florida archaeological resources.
Southwest Florida Museum of History Paleo Indians, Calusa, Seminoles, Spanish explorers, early settlers. Replica of a pioneer "cracker" house,1926 fire pumper.
Useppa Island Barbara Sumwalt Museum story of man on Useppa Island from Ice Age to today. The signature pieces are forensic restorations of the 'Useppa Man and Woman' taken from skeletons unearthed during archaeological digs.
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BYWAYS FLORIDA NATURE

Chris and Deane Harker (CHRISTOPHER LADD HARKER LLC) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:45:50 -0500

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We focus on Scenic Roads and Trails in this area. Ask Chris or Deane for help if you need some.They put these links here to allow you to take a look at the wonderous maze of Roads and Trails that criss cross Florida. We hope you will get a taste of what is out there to explore. explore.
Byways -Tamiami Trail By car or motor cycle, around Southwest Florida and moving on to 10 other Florida roads. Check out excellent photo tours of all 11 by-ways.
A1A Ocean Shore Scenic Highway
A1A River to Sea Trail
Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway
Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway
Florida Keys Scenic Highway
Green Mountain Scenic Byway
Old Florida Heritage Highway
Palma Sola Scenic Highway
Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway
Scenic & Historic A1A Highway
Windows to the Gulf Coast Waters (Tamiami Trail)
Tamiami Trail

recently open Indian River Lagoon Scenic Highway. Explore wildlife refuges, seashores, historic districts, and even the intricacies of NASA Space Program. While traveling the Highway, you meander through three national wildlife refuges Merritt Island Archie Carr Pelican Island
Caloosa dive club 35 year old scuba club for persons who like to wonder around under the beautiful Southwest Florida waters. Site covers activities and photos.
Florida state greenways and trails By auto, horse, mountain bike, hiking boots, all terrain vehicle, canoe, kayak, sail boat, scuba gear. Really big site pointing to trails all over Florida. Explore their Trails Guide and its related links.
Alligator Amblers Club of hikers in Collier and Lee Counties. Outdoor recreation activities. Backpacking, Day Hiking or Hiking, Camping, Paddling, Biking.
Caloosa Riders & Florida Mudcutters are two of Southwest Florida Mountain bike clubs
Gulf Coast Kayak and Florida Sport Paddling Club are two of Southwest Florida paddlers.
Cross Florida Greenway Santos Trail System Crossing Florida from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. Designated one of America 40 "epic ride" trails.

SWAMP South West Association of Mountain-bike Pedal-ers is an interesting club. It is Tampa based not in Naples Ft Myers.
Florida National Scenic Trail some of the most remote hiking areas in Florida. Runs through the beautiful St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge with great boating on the seven rivers that flow through the Wilderness saltmarsh of the park.
Greenway Trail - Maine to Key West, Florida Aims to connect all major cities of the East Coast along a continuous, off-road path, the East Coast Greenway spans 3,000 miles.
Horse Trails from FLAhorse with trail maps for trail riders in Florida.
Tamiami Trail St. Petersburg Times makes a true contribution to learning all about the famous Trail by Jeff Klinkenberg (auhor) and Scott Keeler (photographer)
Touring Calendar for bicycling organizations in Florida, non-commercial rides.

Voyage of the paper canoe Nathaniel H. Bishop 2500 mile canoe trip from Quebec Canada to Cedar Key Florida from February 24th 1874 to March 26th 1875, crossing Florida from the St Marys River to Cedar Key from February 24 to March 26. Chris thinks they must have had tired arms.

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WILD WONDERFUL FLORIDA

Chris and Deane Harker (CHRISTOPHER LADD HARKER LLC) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:31:47 -0500

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Florida is large, in the Eastern and Central time zones. It has the northern hardwood forests and small rivers, then moving south the pine flatwoods, and vast agricultural land, and large rivers, then farther south the cypress and hardwood swamps, then the Everglades. Everywhere is less than 50 miles from the Atlantic ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. There are Ports all around the 1300 miles of this coast. There are thousands of lakes. It is flat, no mountains, it's highest hill about 30 stories high.
Eco Florida Guide to exploring natural Florida. Florida's natural areas, outdoors happenings and environment news.
Florida Outdoors Articles on choice places, how-to stories, useful tips, photos, maps, everything you need to experience Florida's Outdoors.
Florida Photo Magazine A most beautiful magazine devoted to whatsome say is the most beautiful place.Photos of Florida's beaches, lakes, wildlife, parks, and people. Our goal is to provide the very best in digital photography.
Florida State Parks the entry point to all of our state parks
Florida Wildlife Magazine Official magazine of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), is packed with outstanding color photos and articles about every facet of outdoor recreation.
SW Florida Yachts Southwest Florida offers the finest cruising anywhere; remote islands, plush resorts, sugar sand beaches, wilderness waterways, bustling marinas.Yacht chartering and boating instruction.
Florida Bicycle Association To inspire and support people and communities to enjoy greater freedom and well being through bicycling. Unites all types of cyclists; on-road, off-road, those who prefer shared-use paths or rail-trail riding.
Florida Golf definitive guide to everything golf in florida
Florida High School Athletic Association Building leaders through teamwork, sportsmanship and citizenship. All the sports, all the schedules, all the rules.
Florida Horse A top online destination for all horse disciplines, all breeds and commercial equine interests in the State of Florida.
Florida Hunter Classic Association To encourage good horsemanship by its' dedication to recreational, educational and competitive horse activities.
Florida Outdoors Florida hunting and fishing.
Florida Running and Triathlon Statewide running, triathlon, and fitness magazine, for the novice jogger to the elite road racer or endurance athlete.
Florida Sports Foundation Official sports promotion and development organization for the State of Florida. Charged with promotion and development of professional, amateur, recreational sports and physical fitness opportunities.
Florida Sportsman sportsfishing magazine.
Florida Trail Association Promotes the building, maintaining, and protecting hiking trails in Florida, special focus on the 1,400-mile Florida Trail (one of eight National Scenic Trails in the US). Southwest chapter meets in Ft Myers.
Ocanos South Florida saltwater fly fishing
Rodeo - Arcadia All-Florida Oldest rodeo organization in the state of Florida(1929), an hour from Ft Myers.
Southwest Florida Outdoors Fishing site and TV show. Hometown how-to, special guest, to make you a better angler.
Sports Fishing magazine of saltwater fishing.
Sun Sports Covers many of the Spectator Sports in Florida - football, baseball, basketball, hockey, emphasis on local and regional teams/events.
Swamp Buggy Races Preserve the tradition of swamp buggy racing. Racing the famous Southwest Florida vehicle ( tall, ungainly and strange looking vehicle ) used to traverse the boggy swamps of the Everglades.
US Tennis Association Florida Everythng tennis, events schedules, photos.

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A collection of select Web sites that show case various aspects of our wonderful Florida Nature. Deane and Chris selected them because they are each uniquely special in their focus on Florida Nature.

Big Cypress National Preserve Friends. Photo, maps, history of this immense wilderness of marshes, bogs, hammocks, and "river of grass", between Naples and Miami.

Dry Tortugas National Park. West of of Naples/Ft Myers at very end of Keys lies a cluster of seven islands, composed of coral reefs and sand and rock.

EcoFlorida Magazine A Guide to Exploring Natural Florida.

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve Florida's amazon-like jungle in Naples. Eleven-mile drive down Jane's Scenic Drive shows a wilds of breath taking beauty. Friends of Frakahatchee help protect this wilderness of orchids, palms, ferns, snakes, bear, gators, minks, panther, storks, owls, hummingbirds.

Florida Nature flowers, trees, reptiles, mammals, spiders, fungi, and more, that make Florida an incredible corner for nature.

FloriData Massive encyclopedia of plants, pics, articles, a good market place for gardeners like Deane and Chris.

Florida Master Naturalist Program promotes awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida's natural world among Florida's citizens and visitors. Florida Wildlife Care through education, rehabilitation and study.

Fossil Expeditions professional fossil guide service offering vertebrate fossil collecting day trips in SW Florida.

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve Florida's amazon-like jungle in Naples. Eleven-mile drive down Jane's Scenic Drive shows a wilds of breath taking beauty. Friends of Frakahatchee help protect this wilderness of orchids, palms, ferns, snakes, bear, gators, minks, storks.

Gulf Islands National Seashore National Park Florida. An extensive site of stories, pics, maps, history, park activities.

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Wildlife Walk, Great Horned Owls, Barn Owls and Florida Barred Owls; Grey and Red Fox habitats, boat ride on Pepper Creek, tram ride along the Pepper Creek Trail.

Loxahatchee River Tours by boat, in Jonathan Dickinson State Park.25-passenger Loxahatchee Queen, pioneer homesite of Trapper Nelson, four scenic nature trails, cabins.

Ocean Watch South Florida education, photos, public awareness.

South Florida Underwater Photographers and their personal galaries.

St. Francis Wildlife Association conservation of native wildlife in north Florida. Beautiful photos, newsletter, educational.

Suwannee Florida City At Suwannee River and Gulf, creates an unusually rich wildlife environment. Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge numerous off-shore islands and tidal creeks create excellent wildlife habitat.

Timucuan Preserve unspoiled coastal wetland on the Atlantic Coast. Discover 6,000 years of human history and see beauty of salt marshes, coastal dunes, and hardwood hammocks.

Wildlife Viewing Where to go, Species spotlight, Birding trail, childrens activities, great links and photo.

Wild Classroom For young students, but wonderful for all to make a personal connection with our natural world.

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Chris and Deane invite you to use all of the sites in the Christopher Ladd Harker LLC group to help you with any of your needs. They will answer any questions you may have. Questions you wish to ask over the phone or ones you have after you meet them in person.

MAIN SITES HOME MORTGAGE CHRIS BECAME HOME SELLERS A CONSULTANT IN 1978 HOME BUYERS ASSISTED BY WIFE DEANE WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT

REALTORS ASSOC THEY WORK HARD National Realtors Site FIGHTING FOR YOU Florida Realtors Site

ACTIVE RAIN TRY OUT SOME OF Buyers & Sellers OUR OTHER Mortgage USEFUL WEB SITES General Realty Community Guides to Southwest Florida Services Guides to Southwest Florida 'REAL' Realty Savings Store Florida Nature Real Estate Forms

REAL TOWN Realty Mortgage Real Estate Forms 'REAL' Realty Savings Store Point 2 - Realty

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Deane and Chris selected the very special sites because of their focus on Animals and Plants in this area. Ask Chris or Deane for help if you need some. All about wildlife animals and plants mostly related to Florida and Southwest Florida. We hope you will find some of them educational and useful.

Audubon of Florida Plants, animals, and habitats of Florida natural world.

Audubon of Southwest Florida Plants, animals, and habitats of Florida natural world.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Info on Birds, Butterflies, Frogs, Alligator, Opossum, Bear, Bobcat, Deer, Fox, Otter, Panther, Raccoon, Snakes, Turtles seen at Park. Links to Nature is thorough list of wildlife places in Collier and Lee counties.

Clinic for Rebabilitation of Wildlife does rescue, care, rehabilitation and release back to the wild of 3400 sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife patients each year.

Clyde and Niki Butcher site showing the classic world famous black and white photos by Clyde Butcher of the Everglades. Includes their galaries, newsletter, and store.

Crocodilian THE site, different species (Alligator Caiman Crocodile Gharial), their biology and conservation, how they talk, and their captive care.

Everglades Village Dedicated to saving Everglades from man-made devastation. Most comprehensive exploration of Everglades in the World. The United Nations and others recognize them as a World Heritage Site, an International Biosphere Reserve, and a Wetland of International Importance.

Florida Panther Learn about Florida state animal, its habitat in Southwest Florida.

Florida Wetland Restoration Information Center portal to facilitate the ecological restoration of wetlands and their associated uplands.

Florida Wildlife Commission The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. News and education about Plants and Animals. Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Friends of Florida Panther Refuge support organization to promote a better understanding and appreciation of the the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge.

Frog Watch Southwest Florida Amphibian Monitoring volunteers who monitor (mostly frogs) in southwest Florida at predetermined "stops" along designated roadways.

Horses in Florida Basically a non-commercial site dedicated to horses. Many people move to Southwest Florida because of horses. This is a HUGE horse area drawing persons from all over America to live here in SALT WATER COWBOY country.

Pelotes Island Nature Preserve in marshlands of the St. Johns River with a variety of plant and animal life. Chris and Deane like the Nature Fact Sheets on left.

Save the Manatee Club awareness, education, research, rescue, rehabilitation. Packed full of info and pics on Floridas adorable endangered cousin to the Elephant. Check out Florida's manatees home Homosassa Springs Park and webcam.

South Florida Information Access Information resource for South Florida ecosystem restoration. Related is South Florida Ecosystem History Project check out KIDS

Turtle Time dedicated to survival of loggerhead sea turtles.State permitted group that monitors sea turtle activity from Fort Myers to Lee-Collier County line. Daily patrols gather data about population, nests, hatching success rates and watch for dead or injured sea turtles.

They support Lake Jackson Ecopassage alliance to build Safe Path for Wildlife across World's number 1 Turtle Road Mortality Site (Turtle-killing Highway US 27 in Tallahassee)

above - see turtles following temporary plastic barrier

Your Florida Backyard a private personal site by Marianne Cowley of Tampa. A labor of love to share the natural wonders of Florida. Very pleasing site to visit.

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HISTORY FLORIDA NATURE

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We focus on History for this page. Ask Chris or Deane for help if you need some. Just some of the history of South Florida that Chris knows about. We hope you find it educational and useful.

Alva Historical Museum and Library in the oldest library in southwest Florida. Alva is a unique historical, rural, agricultural, equestrian, and river front village.

Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum Native Americans who first visited the island, the Spanish who arrived in the 1500s, the history of Port Boca Grande Lighthouse

Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium natural history, wildlife, fossils, and Florida's native animals, Seminole Indian village, planetarium to see history of the skies.

Chokoloskee Historic Smallwood Store old Indian Trading Post and Museum, a walk back in time, time capsule of Southwest Florida and 10,000 Islands pioneer history.

Collier County museum and five acre botanic park, Seminole village, a recreated Seminole War fort, logging locomotive, swamp buggy, more. Naples, Immokalee, Everyglades City, Small site but good one.

Collier County museum and five acre botanic park, Seminole village, a recreated Seminole War fort, logging locomotive, swamp buggy, more. Naples, Immokalee, Everyglades City, Small site but good one.

Edison and Ford Estates Museum An artifact museum with hundreds of Edison and Ford inventions and objects, video theatres, and changing special exhibits.

Cape St. George Fl Lighthouse toppled to the sea nine pm Thursday Oct. 20, 2005.

Historical Museum of Southern Florida All about the past. Chris and Deane like the Research and Collections Center on history, cultures, folklife and archaeology.

Holocaust museum Southwest Florida teaches history of the Holocaust to prevent its re-occurrence and to perpetuate understanding, compassion, mutual respect, tolerance and diversity.

Marco Island Historical Society Small site but a good one. Good old time stories in News Letters just are packed full of facts and information.

Museum of the Islands Pine Island's past preserved. For years these islands were accessible only by boat (many still are) until a bridge across Matlacha waters linked the modern world to the islands.

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Florida Master Naturalist Program promotes awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida's natural world among Florida's citizens and visitors.

Florida Wildlife Care through education, rehabilitation and study.

Suwannee Florida City At Suwannee River and Gulf, creates an unusually rich wildlife environment.

Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge numerous off-shore islands and tidal creeks create excellent wildlife habitat.

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HOME MORTGAGE CHRIS BECAME
HOME SELLERS A CONSULTANT IN 1978
HOME BUYERS ASSISTED BY WIFE DEANE
WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT

REALTORS ASSOC THEY WORK HARD
National Realtors Site FIGHTING FOR YOU
Florida Realtors Site

ACTIVE RAIN TRY OUT SOME OF
Buyers & Sellers OUR OTHER
Mortgage USEFUL WEB SITES
General Realty
Community Guides to Southwest Florida
Services Guides to Southwest Florida
'REAL' Realty Savings Store
Florida Nature
Real Estate Forms

REAL TOWN
Realty
Mortgage
Real Estate Forms
'REAL' Realty Savings Store
Point 2 - Realty

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with Deane & Chris
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