rl History Wall
Clearwater Beach was hard to reach before a rickety bridge
was constructed by a local businessman who later built a
home for himself on the gulf. Because of his home's
gorgeous beach and the stunning sunsets he had many guests.
He turned his residence into a hotel.
This collection of historical photographs takes the viewer on
a journey through time and shows how the hotel evolved throughout
the Century. It's fun to note the fashions of the day and see cars
they drove. The breathless natural beauty of Caladesi Island is
portrayed in the photographic collage, while at the same time
telling the fascinating story of a man living the life of a hermit while
doing his best as a single dad to raise his daughter,
who was born on this once-deserted island.
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