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Many team worked family, Brad Junghans, co-owns wife, Leslie, partners Bob Jenny Rando. Weve weathered storms although none quite one. suffered sort loss damage, welcomed each other homes wasnt own. co-owners Junghans Rando Among popular outings dolphin cruise, attracting animals, which ride boats wake. Playtime, accommodates groups 49 exploration waters. 14 TOP SUGARSHACK PRODUCTIONS BOTTOM storm, Causeway compromised, vessels ferry transported food supplies addition relief workers employees critical helping hotels businesses recover. entirety adult lives, co-owner Randos--who early 90s until took ownership 2018--recalled lessons company founder Paul McCarthy kept full-time employed maintained benefits closed. guided Charley 2004 continued pay employees, couldnt operate, says. carry legacy during ensure could get back--and stay--on feet. reopened December limited operations. departed out McCarthys Marina Pink Elephant Dock Boca Grande, accommodating 45-foot catamarans, Playtime Santiva. It soon expanded offerings cruise schedules recovery continued. 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How shines morning light cusp whelk, broken cupboard clam, opened, blue mussels, moon snails, pale pink barnacle scarred-- nothing shut, tattered, split, dropped gulls onto gray rocks gone. schoolhouse little words thousands words. First figure means itself, jingle, periwinkle, scallop moonlight. begin, slowly, story. poet began she walked along coastline littered evidence natural strong winds raging water, living creatures tossed turned, habitat awash brokenness. Her forced upon gulf coast starting and, her, recover slowly steadily eyes wise radio broadcaster Harvey called REST What blind fateful pushed apart, insightful faithful back together. resilient rebuilding caused mindless, automatic mechanism associated Charles Darwin survival fittest mindful, freely chosen acts generosity cooperation. envision drama hurricane toward narrative windfall echo Darwins contemporaries, Russian scientist Peter Kropotkin asked. Those continually war other, animals acquire habits mutual aid undoubtedly fifth century BCE brilliant Greek intellectual Herodotus reported examples wild described Nile crocodiles passage plovers picking leeches jaws. Modern science noted stunning pervasive cooperative interactions creatures, tiniest denizens microbial level wood-wide web forest field complex worldwide net international trade diplomacy. Never challenge greater theories assume reproductive success self-interest forces biological life. species, practiced human beings giving capability choose self-sacrifice rejoice altruistic behavior. recent book, Good Life Lessons From Longest Scientific Study Happiness current associate study, Robert Waldinger Marc Schulz, key long, isnt obvious. Contrary think, achievement, exercise, diet, write authors--though matter too, add. Instead, thing continuously demonstrates broad enduring relationships... connected friends, happier physically healthier connected. And, so, begin Here, destruction, hurt--but stoic suffering refreshed kindness support. Neighbors bonding, friendships strengthening, total strangers family. ancient such case. Marcus Aurelius, Stoic philosopher Roman emperor 161-180 CE, held empire pandemic two wars counsel facing brokenness arise think precious privilege alive, breathe, love... Accept fate binds you, whom brings heart. anthropologist Margaret Mead acknowledged value communal bonds observation oldest wonder come night. zeitgeist marked gratitude find Ran resident 1991, hopes house summer coast, warmed warmth hospitality others. 19 ANN MARIE OPHELAN Where lands Four Mile Cove seasonal kayak rentals water. preserve piers shaded trails, making great bring FOUR MILE COVE ECOLOGICAL PRESERVE 365-acre Ecological Preserve mangrove forests, salt marsh, upland areas. Migratory bird species found preserve, shady easy walk, CITY CAPE CORAL etlands ecology defined National Park Service, biologically diverse systems enhance control erosion, maintain stream flows, sequester carbon, least one-third threatened endangered species. under wetlands, according Oceanic Atmospheric Administration land cover. Although seem impressive amount, saw increase development 1996-2016, extent negatively impacting coastal shorelines wetlands. fortunate protected Hidden Cypress Springs Six Slough J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge Sanibel. These places first-hand wetlands areas environment. Note preserves access temporarily damage. W walks observe yellow-crowned night herons, white ibis, osprey. Land gopher tortoises, raccoons, coyotes, bobcats, armadillos. explains Honey Phillips, environmental recreation specialist city Coral. preservation mangroves fisheries quality. Mangroves erosion protect wind surges hurricanes. Walkers trails Cove--6,600 feet all--offering way, piers. There November-May Kayak Shack Outpost, scheduled cleared debris. Guided tours hikes available. year-round a.m. dusk. COUNTY GOVERNMENT HIDDEN CYPRESS 428-acre consists several ecological communities, flat oak hammocks, freshwater marshes, cypress. Andrew coordinator suggests checking desiccated cypress domes northernmost trail. Around migratory Deer among Cypress. 21 painted bunting, vivid colors, snail kite raptor. black bear, panther, alligator, big fox squirrel inhabit preserve. designated plant animal greenspace, passive recreational Maintaining benefits, flood protection preserving naturally purifies surface Restoration removing large monoculture melaleuca, invasive exotic Conservation 2020, acquisition stewardship benefit generations dawn adjacent 3,922-acre Larry Kiker options currently review. SIX SLOUGH boardwalk leads visitors Preserve, birdwatchers spot avian area. 3,500-acre 1.2-mile trail, interpretive center, amphitheater. Supervisor Rick Bauer notes springtime 22 birding hotspot. peak migration season. songbird returning northern spending winter Caribbean South America slough spaces journey. Spring seeing wading birds, alligators, turtles. exists thanks determined schoolchildren 1970s, Monday Group. plants serves wildlife corridor greenspace. provides ecosystem groundwater recharge, crop pollination, disease control, filtration. Vegetation takes nutrients improving quality County. daily typically seen 45-minute volunteer naturalists offered 930 am. reservations walks, preregistration required head. Registration DING DARLING NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Drive reopens, refuge biking hiking. 23 IF YOU GO 2220 SE 21st Avenue, 239-549-4606 capecoral.govdepartmentparks_and_ recreationhomefour_mile_cove_eco_preserve.php Wellfield Road Liberty Youth Ranch Way, 239-785-0203 leegov.comparkspreserves hiddencypress 1 Drive, 239-472-1100 fws.govrefugejn-ding-darling 7751 Penzance Blvd., 239-218-1032 sixmilecypress sloughpreserve.org Trails make ages prized habitat. opens am come, served. pm, Tuesday Sunday. Harns Marsh 578-acre active stormwater facility eastern rich birds kites, limpkins, 140 animals. 38th Street W, 239-368-0044 la-msid.comcommunitypage harns-marsh OPhelan regular contributor Media. 24 largest undeveloped United States. 6,400-acre refuge, famous population, federal Fish Service. continues holdings--funded Federal Duck Stamp program. 1934, sold duck stamps waterfowl hunters 98 purchase stamp directly assist conservation easements. information program, fws.govserviceduck-stamps. closed damage Ian, reopen spring. By then, Drive--at hikers bikers, supervisory ranger Toni Westland. pelicans spring songbirds scarlet tanagers in, breeding Bird lovers green tricolored herons--right refuges easy-to-hike Indigo Trail, adds Volunteers restore participating Cleanup Ranger Wednesdays Check details eventbrite.com. OTHER LOCAL WETLANDS TO INVESTIGATE Bay Aquatic closures. 13,800-acre park archaeological historic sites, variety plants, reptiles, mammals, fish. 700-1 Fishermans Wharf, Beach 239-530-1001 floridadep.govrcpaquatic-preserve locationsestero-bay-aquatic-preserve waves jackets savers LIFE JACKET LOANER PROGRAMS dock jacket. SAFE BOATING COUNCIL hether jet-skiing off shores Beach, kayaking Imperial River Springs, boating imperative wear portable floating device PFD, perhaps Boating accident statistics show half deaths drowning, fatalities, Guard USCG Safety Division. 2021 reveal, Drowning cause death 81 fatalities. Of those, 83 wearing jackets. Twothirds drowning victims swimmers. Commission FWC encourages boaters jacket boating. Unexpected boater end grab beforehand. knows going occur, protection, Ashlee Brahier Sklute, Division Law Enforcement. 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Cullum Hasty moved trees portion 1994. meanders nine traverses different worlds. narrow, shallow, tea-colored sloshes knees moves canopy oaks pines headwaters Bonita. cant go, wanting travel paddleboard, colorful tubes. Eventually, widens deepens. ducks bridges heavy traffic bridge bats. nice sections, sections pontoon by, longtime Willoughby. growth knobs, pretty, cruising variety. footbridge spans Depot midway ARON THOMAS During higher, Trail river. twists turns oaks. looked like. amazing. CGT Kayaks now. hike shell-covered instrumental creating. disturbed, wonderful turkey walking hummingbirds buntings tarpon, snook. kayaking, doable lowest spots couple inches, oftentimes fine, yards, few them. lived 1972 oaks, Thomas colder weather seek warmer inland 37 easternmost cypress, palms, While customers prefer portion, west 41. dream building buildings boats, houses, that. Matheson Bridge, Bat 5,000 bats emerge start evening feasts. trips adds, regularly cold. bit 37. average watching gentle giants eat vegetation riverbank. Their favorite ferns, them, notes. elephant grass. town grass western lined estates north newer, older Florida-style south tide mow Great Blueway, 190mile fed Kehl Canal runs east-west Flint Pen Strand I-75, Bay. originally Surveyors Creek, named Army Corps Engineers surveyors mapped remote 1870s. recorded maps Survey. Later, developers decided name lacked sales appeal, 38 Head Bridge evening. renamed Creek Charlie Strader, president Historical Society, enlightening history significance. tributaries hinges hitting bays creating ecosystems, Strader explains. allows 8,000 village Native Americans Europeans pioneers. hinged talks agriculture thrived main route transportation. funnel, drains limits. funnels 70.2 square miles. dark color tannic acid. ecosystems. heads mansions, flows Trap Intrepid Waters, treasure concludes. newspapers 1995. She North Naples. 39 BARBARA LINSTROM Nothing laid-back vibe--not holiday Memi Doug Whitehead oN reassurance survived catch taxi Key. camaraderie trip welcoming vibe islanders, hectic pace dissolve. Riding ferry, stress evaporates. people. Everyone genuine sincere, Whitehead, resident. Don, spent Thanksgiving Christmas holidays post-Ian. stayed nights time, Whitehead. earth. 20-year-old daughters beloved happy places. vintage cottages holiday. run inn. Looking Intracoastal Waterway Useppa mode, refreshing lush missing. Phyllis Wells bought property 1976 since. thought would worst theyd see. bullseye again, Wells, Sr. Charley, lost tall coconut palms 20s plantation Jamaica. haircut. hurricanes, landfall storied island, developed Rinehart 1930s. intact approached dock. Because 40-mile-wide eye rather eyewall, inn, cottages, tower, survived. arrived step daughter, Caitlyn, handle. minutes werent disembark. T-dock construction replace destroyed 112-acre accessible smallest inhabited Sound. lies finally shore sustained 150 mph Landfall mile us, manager Scott Lepson. hour. 33-foot elevation, atop circa 1936 endure accommodate fact, phenomenally resumed tradition serving drinks weeks December, daughter caught Charters Pineland Marina. Getting felt passing mainland long-time establishments decimated made too deep emotional connection visited earlier writers workshop bestselling author Randy Wayne internationally renowned writer Matthiessen. pulled commercial dock, sun rises Inn. markedly 41 Overall, virtually unscathed. Miraculously, did catastrophic all, metal roof massive vegetation. amazed buildings. T-dock, destroyed. stretch already rebuilt Christmastime, completed permit rebuild exact footprint, inns dollar-bill bar surprisingly signed bills occupying space. dollar dollars visits. unfurling vibrant ferns. Cuban laurel far lush, view rising tower. Eve, Caitlyn taxi. assurances Capt. Jesse mate Ingelido, gradually coaxed board, truly proving slowed-down alive Messer Thankfully, claimed decor bar. leadership third-generation Messer, whose grandfather grew Costa--and patient frantic sides. patience willingness lose schedule heartwarming feeling. equally soul-nourishing entering previous ago. looms vegetation, showing signs regrowth. 42 cabbagekey.com stepping low-key, friendly being. Linstrom premiere Having 1976, covering evolution Sunrise de-vegetated Fern regrowth 43 Conservancy thinks regionally protecting oceans coasts regional issues degradation swim. CONSERVANCY, RACHEL HANCOCK DAVIS visiting, likely played bringing here. theres ocean surround lakes peninsula. states economy, tourism sector, populations, general matters. State. swim, stays splashing beaches Caribbean. Atlantic previously swimming Keys Carolinas. Sharks lifetimes year. CONSERVANCY healthy, flow healthy. thrive, thrive go. kind thinking establish Ocean Coasts OCN Spanning southeastern Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Mexico, Caribbean, regional, science-based sea-level rise, degradation, resilience. contains countrys contiguous shoreline majority saltmarshes. Conley. acknowledge scale beyond single jurisdiction... idea collaboratively enables tackle combination looks inform decisions levels, practices another, Consider estuary spend offshore, So connect overall resources correlates habitats uses risks decades. project Conservancy, David Moss educate anglers snapper grouper fisheries. 45 map concern Network. WANT GET INVOLVED address kinds issues. large-scale work, assessment used examining certain determining offshore energy projects. Other localized project, wide-ranging impacts. restoration wetland restoration, influencing flooding watershed asks does influence whats occupies position OCNs efforts. Virginia Texas links partners, involved projects research oyster Pensacola. Thirty-three reefs East Blackwater serve oys- ter contribute fisheries, frequent engaged array partners... oysters bay play role, series fishery challenged... system-level estuary-scale expand estuaries. involves beyond. Recreational estimated billion expenditures versus million combined. sees impact. 55 vulnerable overfishing. overfishing occurs, pop- Conservatory doing. simple actions, recycling, trash usage. system, matters, estuaries Serving difference. welcome organization, involved. 46 MAP OCEAN COASTS NETWORK ulation itself affected. Snapper hard-bottom deep-water coral reefs, predators. season undersized, returned theyre bottom enough, risk discard mortality barotrauma. scuba divers bends, causes compressed expand. excess unable return needed. angler, worse done regulations, recompress Moss, Conservancy. Deck Depth solution problem descending device. device, release. pricey fix. expensive 60 47 Conservancys supports 48 something engaging fishery, angler himself. shutting keeping staying fishery. difference affect partaking resource casting line lead inspire States, economic driver social activity... front fishermen region, chapter real topic. Even impacts tourist-driven Moss. purely financial standpoint, populations snowball sunshine. tackle. ocean. intrinsically linked nature, live, you... well-being, whack ability activities. Network, nature.org. Nokomis, Floridabased freelance whos bethluberecki.com. BIA Jackson significant repairs. Nancy construction. left Phillip Ford, Annette Nilles, Tasha Birk, Wendy Carroll, Crystal Stouten, Thibaut, front. 51 Stouten confers site. partnership Christopher Alan Homes reconstruction possible. hen income relying solely retirement disability tough afford Couple issues, mobility concerns, aging, difficulty increases substantially. in. families, celebrate home, gathered framework blessings 52 Homeowner Dolores Armstrong AC provided partners. obtain means, nonprofit homeowner Care, requests need, scope shifted. native, Over condition deteriorated, presenting concerns. Leaky plumbing, soft flooring, exposed wiring, termite HVAC major Additionally, dependent walker wheelchair, accessible, increasingly shower, example. knew deserved help, Care. unit life-changing gift cool heat. 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