Times of the Islands: March/April 2018 Issue
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The ocean, the Gulf, rivers and lakes-this is where we long to be, or at least to be near. We'll bring you all things water related, from boating to fishing to seafood. So plan on curling up with our March/April issue and letting thoughts of ocean breezes inspire you.
![Useppa now The island has been a home for the Calusa a fishing resort and a getaway for the rich and famous Photo courtesy of Nick Adams](http://cdn3.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/442789/300x225/main_image_Useppa_NickAdams_0009.jpg?1519672096)
The Silence of Useppa: Evoking 10,000 Years of History
Useppa is a place of silence, evoking not only the recent past but also the distant past—eons before Europeans first ventured here in the 16th century. Read More »
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Mountain Lakes of the Southeast
You don’t have to go far for majestic mountain water views. Read More »
![The island offers 9 miles of beautiful beaches](http://cdn3.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/442797/300x225/main_image_87615746.jpg?1519672123)
Cayo Costa, Turtle Beach Enjoyable All Year Long
There are a few area campgrounds that offer a chance to camp by the beach, an activity that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Read More »
![Water lilies float in the heart of Naples Botanical Garden Photo courtesy of Naples Botanical Garden](http://cdn0.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/442802/300x225/main_image_IMG_9600.jpg?1519672138)
Water Gardens Delight and Soothe
Fort Myers, Naples and Sarasota have notable water gardens, each offering its own unique experience. Read More »
![The day dawns at the BabcockWebb Wildlife Management Area Photo by William R Cox](http://cdn0.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/441297/300x225/main_image_Sunrise_20Cecil_20Web_WRC_Copy_20Right_20William_20R._20Cox_Magazine_20March_20April_202017_5x7_0692.jpg?1519672152)
Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area: an outstanding local resource for outdoor recreation
Today the Babcock/Webb WMA encompasses 67,758 acres. This large property is a mosaic of many different native habitats, including the 395-acre Webb Lake and six artificial ponds. Read More »
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Travel ‘Back in Time’ on SCCF Cruise Up the Caloosahatchee
While not exactly the small steam launch in the 1951 Bogart and Hepburn classic film The African Queen, it's still a leisurely drift up SWFL's most significant river, the Caloosahatchee. Read More »