SOUTH SEAS RESORT
www.southseas.com
Location:
Captiva Island, FL
History/Company Profile:
Rich in history and steeped in legend, tall tales have been told about
the magic and mystique of Captiva Island. Explore an enchanting world
once known as a hideaway for a pirate, a homesteaders dream, and for
the tangiest key limes in the country. Now the island is renowned
for a tenacious and determined spirit. With tremendous resolute, Captiva
fought the aftermath of a devastating hurricane to reclaim its place
as a soulful refuge people dream about.
An Enthralling Story Of This Authentic Captiva Island Hotel
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.
• 1820's, legend of the fearless pirate Jose Gaspar hiding his
female captives grows
• 1870's, first homesteaders arrive
• 1921 and 1926, hurricanes cause mass destruction
• 1927, Clarence Bennett Chadwick builds his key lime plantation
empire
• 1942, Chadwick sells his land to hotel company, eventually
becoming South Seas Island Resort
• 2004, Hurricane Charlie hits, devastating resort
• 2006, South Seas Island Resort rebuilt
Benefits:
Vacation, medical, dental, life insurance, disability, and 401K
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Growth:
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