Topic: Reflections on Fort Myers Beach Cottage and Matanzas Pass Preserve
When I think of Fort Myers Beach, I think of the Lani Kai, parasailing, jet skis, gift shops, and a giant tourist trap. Never once have I thought of a cottage and a preserve. This field trip really opened my eyes to the things that Fort Myers Beach really has to offer!
I loved learning about the history of Fort Myers Beach from someone who grew up here in the 1930s. I loved hearing about the first school and how they loved to stay after because their teacher would drive them home. She told us about how the University of Miami got their mascot from the 1926 hurricane. She taught us about how this hurricane, along with several others, destroyed part of the island and how she fears that future hurricanes could do the same.
After visiting the Cottage we took a walk through the boardwalks of Matanzas Pass Preserve. It was such a relaxing walk, and I had the opportunity to see red, black, and white mangroves!! I also got to see crabs along the sides of the boardwalk. My favorite part is when we got to stop and stare at Estero Bay. It was such a beautiful day and there was a nice breeze to go along with it. Unfortunately the water was so murky that you couldn’t see much. Now whenever I think of Fort Myers Beach, I’ll think of sea grape jelly, Matanzas Pass Preserve, and a sweet old lady in a cottage telling us about growing up on Fort Myers Beach.
Fort Myers Beach Cottage:
View of Estero Bay:
Red Mangroves (left) and Black Mangroves (right):
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