| An Illustrated History of Siesta Key: The Story of America's Best Beach Contributor(s): Farrrell, Thomas Philip (Author), Farrell, Philip M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1683340167 ISBN-13: 9781683340164 Publisher: Pineapple Press OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Travel | United States - South - South Atlantic (dc, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, Sc, Va, Wv) |
| Dewey: 975.961 |
| LCCN: 2017052177 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (1.30 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Florida - Cultural Region - Gulf Coast |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A history of a very popular beach destination near Sarasota on the Gulf coast of Florida. Reviewing the past century of Siesta Key development in the context of Florida's ancient and recent emergence, this book explains how one small Gulf coast barrier island has become world famous as "#1 Beach in the USA. Beginning with Amerindian settlers, the "First Floridians, all of the seminal pioneers and a steady stream of pivotal leaders are described with emphasis on their families, motivations, and challenges. Both historical triumphs and tragedies are covered to provide a balanced perspective. Lastly, the current and future threats are analyzed in detail, including the environmental controversies with nearby keys, the menace of increasing red tide, and the risks of rising sea levels associated with global warming. |