Download or read book Hidden History of Everglades City and Points Nearby written by Maureen Sullivan-Hartung and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11-12 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of quirky and fun stories about the history of Everglades City. Drawing from the author's time as a reporter for the Everglades City Echo, this book will chronicle lesser-known stories about the area. The book discusses the original pioneer families of Everglades City, and the time when this city was the governing center of Collier County. It goes on to chronicle colorful characters from the area, local landmarks, and the annual Seafood Festival that draws 20,000 people to the city every year.