St James City Rising
The Hidden History of Pine Island: What’s Hiding Just Off Stringfellow Road
August 28, 2026
From an old island schoolhouse to a seashell-covered lodge and thousands of years of Calusa history, some of Pine Island’s most fascinating stories are hiding in plain… Read more
The Islands You Can’t See on Google Earth: Exploring the Islands Around Pine Island
August 14, 2026
Just beyond St. James City are some of Southwest Florida’s most fascinating islands, each with a story, personality, and history of its own.
St James City Rising
The Road That Changed St. James City Forever: How Stringfellow Road and the Canals Shaped Pine Island
July 31, 2026
Before waterfront homes, backyard docks, and canal-front living, one road opened the door to the St. James City we know today.
St James City Rising
The Sisal Dream of St. James City: When Pine Island Was Poised to Become Florida’s "Rope City"
July 10, 2026
Long before tourism and waterfront homes defined Pine Island, St. James City was nearly transformed into the center of Florida's booming sisal hemp industry.
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The History of St. James City: How a Fishing Village Became One of Pine Island’s Oldest Communities
June 26, 2026
Long before bridges, highways, and waterfront restaurants, St. James City began with a fisherman, a hurricane, and a vision for Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Fort Myers Rising
The Return of the Royal Palm Hotel? How a Historic Fort Myers Landmark Could Shape the Future of the Riverfront
June 12, 2026
More than a century after helping define the City of Palms, the Royal Palm name may be returning to downtown Fort Myers through a proposed luxury hotel and residential… Read more