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Posted By:
Hal Brown
Date Posted:
Mar 24, 2011
Description:
Long ago when dreaded pirates ruled the open sea, the famous Captain Jose Gaspar captured fair young maidens and brought them to the calm shores of a secluded island off the coast of Florida. Time past, his legend grew, and in the 1870's the peaceful solitude surrounding the area became ideal for homesteaders to take root and make their fortunes. The beautiful land that was destined to become an exclusive Captiva Island hotel resort was destroyed by hurricanes in 1921 and 1926, causing people to lose hope and abandoned the island. However, in 1927, Clarence Bennett Chadwick arrived determined to find success. Almost 20 years later, he had built a key lime plantation empire and sold the land to a hotel company, eventually becoming the South Seas Island Resort - the premier Captiva hotel. In 2004, the island could not escape the power of Hurricane Charlie and the resort was devastated. A strong resolve made its way out from the depths of the storm and South Seas Island Resort was rebuilt and reborn. With a $140 million dollar renovation, the resort remains a tranquil sanctuary and timeless destination.
Date Taken:
Mar 24, 2011
Place Taken:
Upper Captiva
Owner:
F.A.Carr
File Name:
South_Seas_Plantation.jpg - Photo HTML
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Category:
34, Florida Flying
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Wayne Nagy - Mar 24,2011
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Beautiful picture, Frank...Sure like to live near a place like that...Wait a minute...I DO! <br />:-)
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