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may
Drama and Destiny (through May 3),
The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra,
Philharmonic Center for the Arts,
Naples, 239/597-1900 or 800/5971900
Tintypes (through May 4), Cultural
Park Theatre Company, Cultural
Park Boulevard, Cape Coral,
239/772-5862
A Bad Year for Tomatoes (through
May 4), Firehouse Players, Firehouse
Cultural Center, LaBelle, 863/6753066
Dinosaurs II and Ice-Age Giants
(through May 11), Imaginarium
Hands-On Museum, downtown Ft.
Myers, 239/337-3332
J. T. Smith and Friends Musical
Revue (through May 17), The Old
Schoolhouse Theater, Sanibel, 239/
472-6862
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The Buddy Holly Story will explore the life and talent of the rock and roll
legend in a production through May 31 at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
Ain’t Misbehavin’ (through May
18), Florida Repertory Theatre,
Arcade Theater, downtown Ft.
Myers, 239/332-4488 or 877/7878053
Eye Contact: Modern American
Portrait Drawings from the National
Portrait Gallery (through May 18),
The Naples Museum of Art,
239/597-1900 or 800/597-1900
Made in Florida (through May 24),
group invitational exhibition, von
Liebig Art Center, Naples, 239/2626517
The Buddy Holly Story (through
May 31), Broadway Palm Dinner
Theatre, Ft. Myers, 239/278-4422
Vanishing Amphibians: A Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit (through May
31), The Nature Center at The
Conservancy of Southwest Florida,
Naples, 239/262-0304
May’s Bouquets: Mixed-Media
Exhibition (through June 6), Cape
Coral Arts Studio, Coronado
Parkway, Cape Coral, 239/574-0802
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Correalism: Modern Art and Architectural Design—Selected Works
from the American Modern Collection (through July 31), The Naples
Museum of Art, 239/597-1900 or
800/597-1900
week of may 1-3
1
Figuratively Speaking: Tribal Carvings (through May 31), Aborigi-
nals: Art of the First Person, The
Village, Sanibel, 239/395-2200
2
Drama and Destiny (through May 3),
The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra,
Philharmonic Center for the Arts,
Naples, 239/597-1900 or 800/597-1900
2
Young Artists 2003: Lee County
Schools Art Students Exhibition
(through May 31), Alliance of the
Arts, Ft. Myers, 239/939-2787
3
Classic Sanibel: A Concert and
Conversation Program, Gulf Coast
Symphony, Schein Performing Arts
Hall, BIG Arts, Sanibel, 239/3950900 or 239/472-6197
3
Annual Wine-Tasting Extravaganza,
benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Southwest Florida, Sanibel
Harbour Resort and Spa, Punta
Rassa, Ft. Myers, 239/278-0003
3
Jazz Alliance Concert, Frizzel
Amphitheatre, Alliance of the Arts,
Ft. Myers, 239/939-2787
3
Free Kids Day: Butterflies, The
Nature Center at The Conservancy
of Southwest Florida, Naples,
239/262-0304
week of may 4-10
4
Spring Arts Festival, Bishop Verot
High School, Ft. Myers, 239/274-
6700
4
Seventh Annual Boca Grande
Hollinswood Tarpon Tournament,
Boca Grande, 941/964-1772, 941/
964-0907, or 352/447-5329
4
Bluegrass Concert and Jam,
Buckingham Community Center,
east of Ft. Myers, 941/626-5399
4
Taste of Collier, Florida Restaurant
Association benefit for local charities, Third Street South, Naples,
239/261-3307 or 239/434-8888
5
Calusa Catch and Release Fishing
Tournament (through May 7), South
Seas Resort, Captiva, 239/479-7916
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Community Bank...
We’re Just Around the Corner
The Gibson Girl, play reading
and follow-up discussion, Florida
Repertory Theatre, Arcade
Theater, downtown Ft. Myers,
239/332-4488 or 877/787-8053
6
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Sadako and A Thousand Cranes
(through May 7), Philharmonic
Center for the Arts, Naples,
239/597-1900 or 800/597-1900
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2495 Palm Ridge Road
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-6100 Fax: (239) 472-5678
Look for us at our new location
on Library Way in June 2003
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The Vagina Monologues (through
May 11), Barbara B. Mann
Performing Arts Hall, Ft. Myers,
239/481-4849
7
Dining for Wildlife, The Nature
Center at The Conservancy of
Southwest Florida, Naples,
239/262-0304
8
Amelia Earhart, Philharmonic
Center for the Arts, Naples,
239/597-1900 or 800/597-1900
10
Letter Carriers’ Food Drive,
Harry Chapin Food Bank of
Southwest Florida, Ft. Myers,
239/334-7007
10
Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament,
Boca Grande, 941/964-0568
10
Mother Nature, free admission for
grandmothers, mothers, and kids
under 12, The Nature Center at
The Conservancy of Southwest
Florida, Naples, 239/262-0304
10
Lucky Hightops and the Cosmic
Cat Patrol (through May 24),
Kids Conspiracy, Foulds Theatre,
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Ft. Myers, 239/936-3239
NAPLES
SANIBEL
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Magic Carpet Series (through
May 31), 45-minute concerts for
kids 3-9, small ensembles from
The Naples Philharmonic
Orchestra, Philharmonic Center
for the Arts, Naples, 239/5971900 or 800/597-1900
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Members’ Juried Exhibition
(through July 5), Naples Art
Association, von Liebig Art Center,
Naples, 239/262-6517
week of may 11-17
11
To Mom With Love, Stained Glass
Series, The Southwest Florida
Symphony Children’s Chorus,
Shell Point Village Church, Ft.
Myers, 239/418-0996
Gilda Suarez, CLC
Vice President/Manager
GSuarez@exectitle.com
(239) 472-8228 • (239) 472-2868 Fax
695 Tarpon Bay Road, Suite 7
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 434-7133 • (239) 434-8516 Fax
3607 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, FL 34103
www.exectitle.com
11
Words and Music for Mother’s
Day, The Naples Philharmonic
Orchestra, Philharmonic Center
for the Arts, Naples, 239/5971900 or 800/597-1900
15
Patriotic Pops (through May
17), The Naples Philharmonic
Orchestra and Soldiers Chorus of
the United States Army Field
Band, Philharmonic Center for
the Arts, Naples, 239/597-1900 or
800/597-1900
15
Offshore Grand Prix Power Boat
Races (through May 18), Ft.
Myers Beach, 239/454-2772
Award-winning
Cuisine.
Panoramic Gulf View.
Enjoy sumptuous Gulfshore and
Japanese cuisine with spectacular
island ambiance at the Sundial
Beach Resort, Sanibel’s premier
location for fine island dining.
(239)395-6014
For Reservations
16
Don’t Drink the Water (through
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CUSTOM HAND-DECORATED FURNITURE • ACCESSORIES • PICTURES
Florida Repertory Theater will
present Amelia Earhart, an inspiring
play that children in grades six
through eight will love.
FINE FURNITURE • WINDOW AND WALL COVERING
ON SANIBEL SINCE 1984
• 1554 PERIWINKLE WAY • SANIBEL • 239-472-1811
June 1), Cultural Park Theatre
Company, Cultural Park Boulevard,
Cape Coral, 239/772-5862
17
Bread, Bids and Blues: An Evening
in the Islands, benefit for the Harry
Chapin Food Bank of Southwest
Florida, Sanibel Harbour Resort and
Spa, Punta Rassa, Ft. Myers,
239/334-7007
17
Alive in the World, benefit for Eden
Florida, Sugden Theatre, Naples,
239/514-0769 or 239/436-1988
CAPE CORAL
NAPLES
574-8511
455-3174
FORT MYERS
PT. CHARLOTTE
482-2213
629-4774
17
Angelic Academy of Dance (through
May 18), Bishop Verot High School,
Ft. Myers, 239/274-6700
week of may 18-24
18
P i a n o, Vo c a l , S t r i n g s , a n d
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Instrumental Recitals, Canterbury School, Ft. Myers, 230/4814323
®
18
Seventh Annual Boca Grande
Hollinswood Tarpon Tournament,
Boca Grande, 941/964-1772,
941/964-0907, or 352/447-5329
Nature Created The Forest...And We Specialize In It
18
Major/Minor Concert, Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and The
Naples Philharmonic Orchestra,
Philharmonic Center for the
Arts, Naples, 239/597-1900 or
800/597-1900
21
The Spice of Life, chamber
series, The Naples Philharmonic
Orchestra, Philharmonic Center
for the Arts, Naples, 239/5971900 or 800/597-1900
Falcon Crest Models
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Homes From: $345,000 to $995,000
Condos From: $93,000 to $289,000
Seasonal Rentals Available
2 Week Minimum / Golf and Tennis Memberships Available
Two 18-Hole Championship Golf Courses & 6 Har-Tru Tennis Courts
6000 Forest Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33908 • 239/482-1300 Fax 482-3633
Visit us on the web at: www.theforestrealtors.com
22
Spring Band Concert, Canterbury
School, Ft. Myers, 230/481-4323
23
Friday Fest Free Benefit Concert,
The Bell Tower Shops, U.S. 41
and Daniels Parkway, Ft. Myers,
239/489-1221
23
Fireworks Show, Miracle Professional Baseball, Hammond
Stadium, Ft. Myers, 239/7684210
week of may 25-31
28
The Brandenburg Concertos, The
Naples Philharmonic Orchestra,
Philharmonic Center for the
Arts, Naples, 239/597-1900 or
800/597-1900
Fine dining and
island traditions with
Chef Amy Visco
We would like to invite our friends and neighbors to
experience the ambiance of our historic dining room overlooking
Redfish Pass and the creative cuisine of our new menu.
Reservations required.
47-CROWN
(239-472-7696)
South Seas Resort - Captiva Island
Dining Room 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm; Piano Bar 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm each evening.
Dress: collared shirts and slacks, no jeans or shorts.
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Indulge in the grapes at the Annual
Wine-Tasting Extravaganza May 3 to
benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Southwest Florida.
29
SHIPS STORE
WET SLIPS & FUEL
POWER BOAT RENTALS
FISHING GUIDES
WAVERUNNER ECO-TOURS
MISS PARADISE CRUISES
BACKWATER FISHING
SEALIFE ENCOUNTER
CHAMPAGNE SUNSET CRUISE
TROLLEY TOURS
Out of Order (through Aug. 16), The
Old Schoolhouse Theater, Sanibel,
239/472-6862
30
Exit the Body (through June 7), The
Charlotte Players, Port Charlotte
Cultural Center, Aaron Street, Port
Charlotte, 941/625-4175
30
Flor Garduno, Inner Light: Still
Lifes and Nudes (through July 31),
The Naples Museum of Art,
239/597-1900 or 800/597-1900
Kayak Rentals
Explore our 2 mile long
trail to Larry’s Lagoon
ADVENTURES
IN PARADISE
FOR RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION CALL 472-8443 OR 437-1660
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Festival of Style, The Naples
Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples,
239/597-1900 or 800/597-1900
31
Permanent Collection Selections
(through July 5), von Liebig Art
Center, Naples, 239/262-6517
week of june 1-7
1
Seventh Annual Boca Grande
Hollinswood Tarpon Tournament, Boca Grande, 941/9641772, 941/964-0907, or 352/4475329
Power, and so
much more!
LCEC employees take pride in
providing reliable electric service.
LCEC customers have experienced
the highest reliability in the
Company’s 63-year history.
LCEC employees are committed
to the journey of continuous
improvement, and customers will
continue to notice the difference.
1
Bluegrass Concert and Jam,
Buckingham Community Center,
east of Ft. Myers, 941/626-5399
2
Start of Summer Classes and
Workshops (through Aug. 8),
Alliance of the Arts, Ft. Myers,
239/939-2787
239-656-2300 or 1-800-599-2356
www.lcec.net
2
Fine Arts for Kids Camp (five
two-week sessions through Aug.
8), Cape Coral Arts Studio,
Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral,
239/574-0802
Island flavor. Island style.
5
Baby (through July 5), Broadway
Palm Dinner Theatre, Ft. Myers,
239/278-4422
6
Studio Bochette Theater, Bishop
Verot High School, Ft. Myers,
239/274-6700
6
The Finals: Artescape Naples
2003 (through June 28), Gallery
Victoria, Naples, 239/649-4300
7
Chadwick’s sumptuous buffets are the
perfect addition
to your day on the island. From delectab
le seafood
presentations to mouth-watering prime
rib and more.
Enjoy Captiva’s best buffet in a casual,
fun setting.
Don’t miss live entertainment in our lounge.
Call ahead for schedule.
472-7575
for reservations.
www.south-seas-resort.com
Locate d on beaut iful Captiva Island at the entran ce to South
Seas Resor t.
Free Kids Day: Turtle Talk, The
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Fetishes and other Native American
artworks will be on display May 1
through 31 in Figuratively Speaking:
Tribal Carvings at Aboriginals: Art of
the First Person on Sanibel.
We will provide our customers with our
guarantee of the finest self-storage
experience available. Our goal is to provide you
A CLEAN, SECURE AND DRY FACILITY, managed
by the MOST PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS in the industry.
Nature Center at The Conservancy
of Southwest Florida, Naples,
239/262-0304
7
YMCA Dance (through June 8),
Bishop Verot High School, Ft.
Myers, 239/274-6700
We are here to make a difference...Guaranteed!
Climate controlled
Dropoff/Mail Service
week of june 8-14
Safe & Secure
Automobile Storage
8
Computerized Gate System
RV/Boat Storage/Covered
Storage Also Available
Variety of Sizes
Taste of the Beach, Gulf Waters RV
Resort, Ft. Myers Beach, 239/4547500
Built to Current Hurricane
Standards of 110 mph
Vault for Art and Valuables
17701 Summerlin Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33908 • 239-489-9988 • Fax 239-454-8081
www.asapstorage.com
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9
Start of Summer Classes (through
Aug. 9), fine arts and crafts for kids
and adults, Cape Coral Arts
Studio, Coronado Parkway,
Cape Coral, 239/574-0802
11
World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament (through June 12), Boca
Grande, 941/964-0568
13
Miss Ginger Dance (through
June 14), Bishop Verot High
School, Ft. Myers, 239/2746700
Weddings
Golf
Dining
Tennis
14
Early Father’s Day, free admission for grandfathers, fathers,
and kids under 12, The Nature
Center at The Conservancy of
Southwest Florida, Naples,
239/262-0304
14
949 Sand Castle Road • Sanibel Island, Florida 33957
Phone: 239-472-3355 • www.dunesgolfsanibel.com
All-Star Game and Fireworks
Show, Miracle Professional
Baseball, Hammond Stadium,
Ft. Myers, 239/768-4210
week of june 15-21
15
Seventh Annual Boca Grande
Hollinswood Tarpon Tournament, Boca Grande,
941/964-1772, 941/964-0907,
or 352/447-5329
21
Adopt-a-Canal Cleanup Day,
The Nature Center at The
Conservancy of Southwest
Florida, Naples, 239/262-0304
week of june 22-28
27
Prime Steaks.FineWines.
At the entrance to
South Seas Resort, Captiva Island.
472-7535 Reservations recommended. Open nightly from 5:30-9:30 pm.
Friday Fest Free Benefit
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Your 0ne Stop Shopping Experience
Serving Sanibel-Captiva since 1899
• Complete Supermarket
• Full Line of True Value Hardware
• In-Store Pharmacy
• Gourmet Cheese & Fudge Shop
• Delivery Service Available
market
239/472-1516
(941) 472-1516
Monday-Sunday 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
2477 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel, FL 33957
~
GROG SHOP
~
THE
Concert, The Bell Tower Shops,
U.S. 41 and Daniels Parkway,
Ft. Myers, 239/489-1221
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Seventh Annual Boca Grande
Hollinswood Tarpon Tournam e n t C a p t a i n ’s C l a s s i c
Invitational, Boca Grande,
941/964-1772, 941/964-0907,
or 352/447-5329
week of june 29-july 5
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WINE • SPIRITS • LIQUEURS
• FINE CIGARS
ONE OF THE BEST SELECTIONS OF DOMESTIC
& IMPORTED WINES ON THE WEST COAST
And, for those who enjoy a good cigar, be sure to visit our walk-in humidor room!
Bailey’s Shopping Center • Next to the Theater • 239/472-1682
OPEN MON.-SAT- 9A.M. - 9P.M., SUNDAY NOON-7P.M. 10% DISCOUNT ON CASE ORDERS
Independence Day Fireworks
Show, Miracle Professional
Baseball, Hammond Stadium,
Ft. Myers, 239/768-4210
4
Independence Day Parade and
Road Rally, Sanibel, 239/4721080
4
Master European craftsman
available for your clock repairs.
Custom-made Fine Jewelry
and Grandfather Clocks.
Bell Tower Shops • Fort Myers, Florida
(239) 433-4509
Independence Day Fireworks,
Causeway, Sanibel, 239/4721080
4
Old-Fashioned Family Day and
Independence Day Fireworks,
Fishing Pier, Ft. Myers Beach,
239/454-7500
5
N E W WAT E R F R O N T D I N I N G
HAPPY HOUR
Daily 3-6pm & 9-11pm
• Daily & Nightly Specials
• Lobster night - Thursday
• Fresh Seafood Daily
• New Full Liquor Service
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Come try a taste
of the islands!
463-3257
Open Lunch
& Dinner
by land or water
at Salty Sam’s
Marina 2500
Main St.,
Fort Myers Beach
Free Kids Day: Stars, Stripes
and Shells, The Nature Center at
The Conservancy of Southwest
Florida, Naples, 239/262-0304
5
Independence Day Fireworks
Show, Miracle Professional
Baseball, Hammond Stadium,
Ft. Myers, 239/768-4210n