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Learn the Lingo
Barrier Island
A long, narrow island running parallel to the mainland, built up by the action of waves and currents and serving to protect the coast from erosion by surf and tidal surges, i.e Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa, North Captiva, Estero Island.
Bokeelia
This area on Pine Island refers to both the northern tip of the island, and everything from the mid-island four-way stop north, except the community of Pineland.
Caloosahatchee
Means “River of the Calusa," indigenous peoples who dominated the coastal landscape at – and before – the time of European exploration.
Cayo Costa
A barrier island comprised mainly of Cayo Costa State Park; it’s “cayo" is derived from the Spanish word for “key."
Cracker
An early, self-sufficient Florida settler; the term is thought to derive from the sound of their whips as they drove cattle through palmetto scrub.
Coquina
Small, pink, cream, white and tan marine clams of the genus Donax found near shore. They burrow into the sand when approached.
Floribbean
A type of cuisine that embraces Floridian and Caribbean ingredients and cooking styles, including fresh
fish and tropical fruits and fresh vegetables.
Grouper
A delicious, fluffy white fish found in the Gulf of Mexico and on menus throughout Lee County.
Gulf Shrimp
Shrimp boats return with their catch when the full moon rises. Buy the sweet, pink crustaceans at the shrimp docks or find them on a menu.
Hammock
1.) A relaxing lounger enjoyed by visitors made of woven cord strung between two trees.
2.) An area of high ground with rich soil and hardwood trees including oaks, sweetgums, hickories and palms; an
island of trees.
Junonia
A rare, offshore shell species coveted by shell collectors.
Mangrove
The single-most important tree to the health and well-being of the coastal habitat in Lee County, mangroves filter pollutants from the water and provide safe harbor to juvenile aquatic creatures.
Matlacha
This tiny fishing and artsy community between the mainland and Pine Island is pronounced “Mat-luh-shay" by the locals.
Manatee
Gentle giants of the sea, these mammals can be seen cruising local waterways.
Shell Mounds
Piles of shells covered in vegetation are reminders of the Calusa Indian culture that thrived on Lee
County’s coastline.
Slough
Pronounced “slew," it’s a wetland environment that acts as a natural drain for a much larger watershed.
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