Once upon the Island Known as Sanibel
By Betty Anholt and Charles LeBuff
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One reason for the uniqueness of the outer islands such as Sanibel is the isolation or disconnectedness it has had from the growth and subsequent changes in Florida and the world in general. The islands came late to electricity, to communication by telephone, to paved roads and a physical connection to the mainland, running water, and a host of other conveniences most of the country took in stride. Indeed, many islanders took a certain sometimes grim pride in their trimmed-down work and life styles.
They faced difficulty at times, discomfort, danger and even death. Nevertheless, they managed to endure, enjoy their life, and sometimes even prosper.
Many earlier islanders and their achievements, mistakes, and life-changing moments are lost to us now, but some of their tales, and even life lessons, endure. Here are a few, and as Uncle Clarence Rutland would famously say, “It may or may not be entirely true, but it makes a good story.”
Meet or be reminded of some of the people and events that shaped this special island.
Betty Anholt
Betty Anholt is a long-term student of Florida's natural and social history, and in particular, that of Southwest Florida and the islands. She has published seven books, including Sanibel's Story, Voices and Images from Calusa to Incorporation, numerous articles, columns, and smaller pieces. Her writing awards include first place state-wide for Outdoor Writing by the Florida Press Association in 1998, and she was honored by receiving the eponymous Betty Anholt Guardian of History Award for Lifetime Achievement in Interpreting and Sharing History of the Islands presented by the Captiva Island Historical Society in 2020. A graduate of Rutgers University, she has lived in Florida with her family most of her life.
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