Ellie BuntingEstero Bay Aquatic Preserve: A Treasure Worth ProtectingRecently, I came across a quote in the News-Press that was written in the late 1970s and seems to bring the past and the future together…6 min read·2 days ago----
Ellie BuntingHow Did Estero Get Its Name?In an earlier blog, I wrote about the days when Fort Myers Beach was known as Crescent Beach. In this article, I am going to address the…4 min read·Oct 26, 2023----
Ellie BuntingCOVID, Ian, Red Tide, and Now a Giant blob of Seaweed: How much more can we take?For most of my life, Sargassum has been an elusive natural occurrence known by anglers as a “Weed Line.” These patches of Sargassum float…3 min read·Mar 19, 2023----
Ellie BuntingEarly Settlers and Homesteaders on Estero IslandHistory of Fort Myers Beach, 1870–19209 min read·Jul 13, 2021----
Ellie BuntingMound HouseThe Mound House is the oldest remaining structure on Estero Island dating back to 1898 when Robert Gilbert filed his homesteading claim…2 min read·Apr 14, 2020----
Ellie BuntingThe Problem with Fake NewsPart I: Disinformation and Misinformation: Why Does It Spread So Quickly?8 min read·Mar 2, 2020----