Times of the Islands: May/June 2017 Issue
May 19, 2017 06:37AM ● By Kevin
Meet Myra Roberts - Outrage shapes social outlook, speaking to injustices, her Florida deco is fun
From her Sanibel home studio, Myra Roberts shows off her jolly jumble of paintbrushes and drawing pads. "Don't sweat the small stuff. Make your life full." Read More »
Stop Bugging Me! - Plants to repel insects, natural remedies supplementing chemical sprays
Natural tools for easing the bug are available. Bug-repelling plants can be easily added to a landscape and the best thing is that many of these plants are hardy. Read More »
Belted Kingfisher - Common August through February on Sanibel
The belted kingfisher is the most widespread kingfisher in North America. Easily recognized by its repeated feeding dives, large head crest and rattling call. Read More »
Taking It To The Bank - Wintering at a summer getaway
Consider visiting a popular summer destination...in the winter. The delightful Outer Banks is a thin chain of barrier islands running 130 miles around North Carolina’s eastern coast. Read More »
100 Years on the Islands - Historic family to observe centennial; then and now
Eugene Gavin and his wife, Velma's predecessors arrived on Captiva 100 years ago. Most of us can’t imagine life without chilled air or bug juice. But the pioneers were clever and inventive. Read More »
Children’s Education Center of the Islands - The arts on Sanibel
The Center has brought learning to the island’s preschool children for the past 43 years. Director, Cindy DeCosta has big dreams. Read More »
