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Fast facts:

The Long Key Nature Area and Museum in Davie, Florida, is a place you should put on your “must see” list, with or without children.

The nature walk, open 7 days 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., will transport you to Florida as it was before civilization, and the museum is a treasure! The exhibit hall (open 7 days 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) has 2,300 square feet, highlighting Seminole and Tequesta Native American history and culture. Marco residents will find familiar re-creations of ancient Calusa artifacts and a stunning mural by local Everglades photographer Clyde Butcher.

There is a Discovery Room of Everglades culture, an equestrian trail, a theater and even a fishing spot.

Bring a lunch or ask at the desk for directions to nearby restaurants. Admission is $1, with children under five free.

Archaeologist Bob Carr and designer Tim Harrington, with replicator John Beriault, all working for the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, created the exhibits, and the project was funded by Broward County.

Directions: Drive east on the Alley, exit on Highway 595, then go south on Flamingo Road to SW 36 Court and turn right. Follow to the curve and you are there.

What’s happening at the Historical Society?

Our monthly program on Aug. 5 at Mackle Park will feature Geoff Fahringer, an experienced and superbly trained diver and a member of the Collier County Sheriff’s Dive Team.

As an instructor and expert diver, he has received numerous awards and certifications. He will show slides and videos of underwater exploration during his presentation, and he believes that a well-documented paddlewheel wreck may have settled off the coast of Marco Island. Don’t miss his exciting evening — the meeting begins at 7 p.m. with refreshments, and is open to the public.

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Marion Nicolay and Betsy Perdichizzi of the Marco Island Historical Society are compiling this report on a weekly basis for the Eagle. Shirley Beckwith oversees the archiving of photos for MIHS.