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The Economic Struggles and Transformation of Everglades City
In times of adversity, the resilience of the local population shone through. Many turned to alternative sources of income, which led to a turbulent yet intriguing chapter in the town’s history — the rise of narcotics trafficking. Drawing similarities to tales popularized in films, local populations collaborated with migrants from Cuba and Colombia, leading to Everglades City becoming an infamous hub for smuggling drugs into the United States.