1969: A dolphin domicile on Gordon Drive — Throughout the 1960s, Naples retained its charm — and quirky characters. Self-made millionaire John Slater created his own nature center on the grounds of his Gulf-front Gordon Drive estate. A specially designed saltwater pool was home to sea turtles, seals and dolphins, including television star Flipper's sister, Flash. This publicity photo for a Humane Society of Naples event held on the estate in 1969 shows, from left to right: Lori Keller, Linda Condon and Sandy McLeod.

1969: A dolphin domicile on Gordon Drive — Throughout the 1960s, Naples retained its charm — and quirky characters. Self-made millionaire John Slater created his own nature center on the grounds of his Gulf-front Gordon Drive estate. A specially designed saltwater pool was home to sea turtles, seals and dolphins, including television star Flipper's sister, Flash. This publicity photo for a Humane Society of Naples event held on the estate in 1969 shows, from left to right: Lori Keller, Linda Condon and Sandy McLeod.

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