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VOL. 20, NO. 9
AUGUST
SANIBEL
& CAPTIVA
ISLANDS,
FLORIDA
Sanibel
& Captiva
Islands
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AUGUST 24, 2012
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Finishing Touches Being
Put On ‘Ding’ Documentary
by Jeff Lysiak
T
he countdown to the official first screening of the film America’s Darling – a
documentary about the life and impact of legendary editorial cartoonist, wildlife conservationist and former Sanibel and Captiva Island visitor Jay Norwood
“Ding” Darling – is under way.
Scheduled to debut during “Ding” Darling Days at the JN “Ding” Darling National
Wildlife Refuge in October, America’s Darling will share the incredible history of
Darling (1876-1962), the Des Moines Register editorial cartoonist who influenced readers through his syndicated cartoons, creating awareness of urgent environmental issues
and the need to preserve America’s natural landscapes.
During the three years he has spent working on the film, producer Sam Koltinsky
travelled across the country – from Florida and West Virginia to Michigan, Washington,
DC and Iowa – gathering valuable biographical information and poring through documents, cartoons and other archived Darling treasures.
This spring, Koltinsky and his Marvo Entertainment Group team spent more than a
month in Southwest Florida, filming several segments to be included in the 60-minute
documentary at BIG ARTS, the refuge and at Darling’s former winter retreat – the Fish
House, built in 1942 – on Captiva.
But since then, work on America’s Darling hasn’t begun to slow down.
“I left Sanibel and Captiva and went almost directly to Des Moines,” Koltinsky said
last week. “We were able to visit Darling’s former home, capture a number of interviews
related to Ding’s time in Iowa as well as to secure Iowa’s portion of our project’s funding
continued on page 28
Looking at the original printer’s plate of Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling’s last editorial cartoon
are, from left, documentary producer Sam Koltinsky, Chris Steffen and Jefferson Jones
Burr Exhibit
Renovation
Completed
Have A ‘Disco’ Ball
At Sanibel Night Prom
O
slanders are getting
ready to put on their
boogie shoes as the
Sanibel Night Prom –
scheduled to take place
on Saturday, September
8 at The Dunes Golf &
Tennis Club – promises
an evening of disco
dancing, fabulous food
and flashbacks to the
1970s.
Saturday Night Prom,
a disco-themed fundraiser inspired by the
classic John Travolta
movie Saturday Night
Fever, will begin at 7:30
p.m. and continue until
11 p.m. Co-hosted by
The Dunes and the
Sanibel School PTA, the Getting ready for Sanibel Night Prom on September 8 is, from
fundraiser will feature a
left: Tiani Macalka, Evette Zurbriggen, Leilani Sivsov, Barbara
DJ, light hors d’oeuvres, Von Harten and Patty Holston
a cash bar and plenty of
surprises. Dress is retro formal or Sanibel formal.
With a decade as clearly defined for its music, fashion and catch phrases as the ‘70s,
Sanibel Night Prom figures to become an instant classic among island fundraisers.
by Jeff Lysiak
I
n Monday, the BaileyMatthews Shell Museum
officially announced the
installation of the renovated
Raymond Burr exhibit. The exhibit
is now housed in the Great Hall of
Shells and includes three aspects
of Burr’s life – actor/movie star,
philanthropist and shell enthusiast.
Burr’s illustrious career as a
movie star and television actor
includes such memorable titles as
the 1956 science fiction release
Godzilla and the classic Alfred
Hitchcock film Rear Window; his
television career includes such longrunning TV hits as Perry Mason
and Ironside. He also loved the
isolated South Seas Islands and, in
1965, purchased Naitamba Island
in Fiji. There, he and his partner,
Robert Benevides, collected shells
as a relaxing hobby. Benevides
recently donated a hat, cane and
pocket square from his collection
of memorabilia from Burr’s days as
Perry Mason. He also included
continued on page 3
The Raymond Burr exhibit
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ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 24, 2012
Randy Wayne White
BOOK SIGNING
Thursday, September 6
5:00 p.m.
Champagne and Sushi
provided by
Blu Sushi!
Sanibel Island Bookshop
1571 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL
33957 • 239-472-5223
www.sanibelbookshop.com
Center 4 Life
Programs
S
anibel Fit 4 Life is the motto at
Center 4 Life. Island Seniors, Inc.
members can buy coupon booklets
at the Center 4 Life, 2401 Library Way,
or at the Sanibel Recreation Center,
Booklets of 12 coupons are $42 or buy
three coupons for $10.50. They can
be used to attend classes. Make checks
payable to the City of Sanibel.
Happy to be Fit for Life – Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. with
Sandi McDougall. Combination of the
Happy Hour and Essential Total Fitness.
Keep your heart, lungs and muscles
strong and your brain fit with a combination of aerobics and muscle conditioning
exercises. Hand weights and stretch cords
will be used. The class begins with a joke
and ends with a positive thought.
Gentle Yoga with Kris Brown –
Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
Stretch, tone and strengthen while
improving flexibility, proper alignment
and circulation. Class exercises are done
on mats. Bring a towel.
Tuesday Kayaking – September 11
and 25. This outing is for people who
enjoy the outdoors. There is space for 16
people on eight two-person kayaks and
unlimited space for those who have their
own kayaks. Two leaders for each outing
determine the location. Leaders pay no
fees and reserve the right to change the
8:30 a.m. meeting time.
All participants, including those with
personal kayaks, must meet at the center
unless an off-island launch is scheduled.
Everyone is encouraged to take a turn
leading the group. The center supplies
the kayaks, paddles and life jackets. Bring
water, a small snack, change of clothing,
sun lotion, bug spray, sunglasses and a
hat. Cost is $5 for Island Seniors, Inc.
members and $10 for non-members
per trip. Members have first priority.
Come by the center to sign up. Payment
required at sign up.
New Classes with Patty – Includes
Windows 7.
PC Savvy – News you can use on
Thursday, September 13, 1 to 3 p.m.
Learn about libraries, folders, back-up
files, flash drives, searches, screen savers
and desktop icons. Class is limited to six.
Your paid reservation guarantees your
seat. Cost is $30 for members and $45
for non-members
Protect Yourself and Your PC Online –
Wednesday, September 19, 1 to 3 p.m.
This class is designed to give you facts
and specific tips to give you peace of
mind using the Internet. Learn about privacy controls, data mining, online piracy,
email spam and phishing schemes, advertising and “Do not track” controls, the
best security software, what is malware
and how to protect your PC.
Picas with Patty… and your photos
– Wednesday and Thursday, September
26 and 27, 1 to 3 p.m. Two two-hour
sessions per class. Hands-on training in
Picasa, a free program from Google.
Copy photos from your camera or
memory card to your PC, create and
edit albums that are easy to email. Order
prints without a trip to the store. Learn
how to crop, resize, sharpen and brighten
colors. Class limited to six. Cost is $60
for members, $90 for non-members at
sign up. Bring your camera and cable,
memory card and card reader with 10 to
20 photos. Sample photos will be available.
Watercolor with Bea Pappas on
Fridays, 12:30 to 3 p.m. If you have
some painting experience and would like
to work from a still life or photo, join
MUSIC LESSONS
Jennifer Valiquette
Private Instruction on
Piano, Saxophone, & Flute
Sanibel and Fort Myers
COMFORT BY DESIGN
Phone: 239-989-7799 • Web: wwww.sanibelschoolofmusic.weebly.com
FINAL SALE
Now through Labor Day Weekend
EVERYTHING MUST GO!
Women’s • Men’s • Children’s Shoes • Handbags • Jewelry
THANK YOU FOR 20 GREAT YEARS!
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sun. 12-5 p.m.
239-395-0666 • 1-800-454-3008
Sanibel Island • 1640 Periwinkle Way in Limetree Center
Across from Bank of the Islands
Tahitian Gardens, Sanibel • 239-395-5353
www.SynergySportswear.com
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Second Infantry
Division Veterans
Annual Reunion
T
he Florida Branch of the Second
(Indianhead) Division Association
will have its annual reunion in
Titusville, Florida October 12 to 14 at
the Best Western Space Shuttle Inn. For
reservations, call the hotel at 321-2699100 and say you are with the Second
Division. For more information, call
the branch secretary-treasurer, Donald
Calnan, at 561-742-5379 or send an
email to 2ida.mail@charter.net.
Raymond Burr as “Perry Mason” (hat on
display at the shell museum)
Burr Island
From page 1
Raymond Burr
Exhibit
a beautiful photograph of Burr on
Naitamba and a generous number of
shells from Burr’s collection. All of these
items are on display in the new exhibit.
The actor spent many hours on
Sanibel as benefactor and fundraiser for
the shell museum. As an early supporter,
Burr chaired the museum’s first capital
campaign and graciously hosted several
fundraisers. The museum established The
Raymond Burr Memorial Garden to recognize his pivotal role in helping to establish the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum.
For more information, visit www.shellmuseum.org.
Fish Caught
Share Your Collection, Hobby
Or Talent With Island Kids
C
ome share your special collection, hobby or talent with the children of the
After School Program at the Sanibel Recreation Center. Share the history of
your favorite collection, demonstrate a long lost talent, or introduce a new
hobby with children in grades kindergarten through 8th. Available time slots will
be scheduled every other week during the school year. Showcase events will begin
in September and run through the month of April 2013. For more information
on how you can volunteer to showcase your special interests contact the Sanibel
Recreation Center at 472-0345.
The Sanibel Recreation Center is located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Daily,
weekly, semi-annual and annual memberships are available. For more information visit
www.mysanibel.com.
THE
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SHOP
Your One-Stop for
WINE • SPIRITS • LIQUEURS
CIGARS • GIFT ITEMS
One of the Best
Selections of Domestic
and Imported Wines on
the West Coast
Best Liquor Selection
on the Islands
Grey Goose Vodka
750 ml. $31.99
Captain Morgan Rum 1.75 ltr. $26.99
Jose Cuervo Tequila 1.75 ltr.
Reg. $41.99 SALE $36.99
Special Orders
and Case Discounts
Walk-in Humidor
Great
Selection
of Cigars
and
Accessories
Clos Du Bois Chardonnay
750 ml. $10.49
Mark West Pinot Noir
750 ml. $12.99
Menage a Trois Red or White
750 ml. $9.99
Conquista Malbec 750 ml. $5.99
Check out our Craft Beer
Selection - Mix a Six for $10.49!
No need to leave the island... it's all right here!
TJ Spencer and Capt. Joe Banta
T
J Spencer from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, fishing with Capt. Joe Banta at
Captiva Rocks, caught a 20-1/2-inch trout all by himself. Capt. Joe helped
him net the fish.
Bailey's Shopping Center (just right of the hardware store)
Corner of Periwinkle and Tarpon Bay • 472-1682
Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. noon - 7 p.m.
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American Legion
Post 123 News
Hortoons
T
his Sunday, August 26, the
American Legion Post 123 will feature BBQ ribs and chicken served
from 1 to 8 p.m. Cost is $12 per person.
On the following Sunday, September
2, Post 123 is hosting a Potluck Picnic.
Bring your favorite dish to share while the
legion will supply the hot dogs.
Every Monday night, Post 123 hosts
9-Ball Pool Tournaments starting at 6
p.m. This week’s winner of the first
match was Kevin Pottorf while Joe
Steamer took second. John Gonzalez
won the second match, with Dennis
Bender as the runner-up.
Texas Hold’em is played every
Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at
4:30 p.m. New players are always welcome.
Every Friday, a six-ounce ribeye steak
sandwich is on the menu all day. Other
items include a half-pound burger. Stop
in and check out the daily special. Food
is served every day and the public is welcome.
American Legion Post 123 is open
Monday through Saturday from 11
a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon
to 9 p.m., located at Mile Marker 3 on
Sanibel-Captiva Road. For more information, call 472-9979.
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The Sanibel Sprout
Your place to thrive!
Organic, Nutritious, Healthy Lifestyle
THE ONLY ORGANIC HEALTH
FOOD STORE ON THE ISLAND!
TEMPORARY CHANGED HOURS!!!
Between July 17 & August 15 The Sprout will be Open 3 Days a Week:
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays Only.
We will be under construction and all kinds of good changes will be happening.
Watch for the opening of
The Sanibel Sprout Spout, our Organic Juice Bar!
• Fresh Certified Organic Produce
• Delicious Snacks, Treats and Drinks
• Wide Selection of Gluten Free and Vegan Products
• Highest Quality Supplements & Nutraceuticals
Located at: 2330 Palm Ridge Road, Suite 9
239-472-4499
Visit our website at: www.thesanibelsprout.com
Let food be thy medicine & medicine be thy food. – Hippocrates 460 BC
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Don’t Leave Sanibel
Without One…
These new bumper stickers have green
color to emphasize that almost 70% of
Sanibel is conservation lands and a
whimsical heart to signify our island
lifestyle. The peel-off back has
information about Sanibel that
you may not know.
They are available at:
General Store
Bailey’s General
Jerry’s Foods
MacIntosh Books
Sanibel Recreation Center
Suncatcher’s
Dream
Suncatcher’s Dream
Tuttle’s
Shop
Tuttle’s Sea
Sea Horse
Shell Shop
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has been helping plan the Blue Ribbon Golf Classic. “We’re proud to help support
education of students on the islands, and we will continue to support the local youth
organizations throughout the school year,” Van Olst said.
Cost of the event is $200 per player or $50 per person for dinner only. For more
information about sponsorships, to reserve space, or purchase helicopter ball drop
tickets, contact Paige Babcock at phbabcock@gmail.com or call 579-0015. Helicopter
golf ball drop tickets can also be purchased at Cheeburger Cheeburger.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for both the Blue Ribbon Golf Classic and
The Sanibel School’s Seahorse Festival, which will be held Saturday, March 9. Doc
Ford’s is the tournament’s Master Sponsor. The Sanibel School Fund and Sanibel
School PTA are joining forces to help raise the money needed to maintain the quality
of the school and its status on the top of the list of the State of Florida’s Department
of Education ranking of elementary-middle schools.
Money raised by the Sanibel School Fund and PTA provides many resources and
enhancements that the shortfalls in the Lee County School System budget cannot,
including educational software, classroom computers, the foreign language program,
steel drums, a music keyboard lab and supplies for classrooms. Parent and community
support for these programs have helped The Sanibel School earn the Blue Ribbon
designation, as well as an “A” rating, for the past 11 years. The U.S. Department of
Education awards National Blue Ribbon status based on overall academic excellence or
for success in closing achievement gaps.
Joan Ickler, Kris Van Olst, Julie Petsos and Casey Soto of Cheeburger Cheeburger
Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Planned
For Sanibel School Golf Outing
T
he annual golf outing for The Sanibel School is Saturday, October 6 at The
Sanctuary Golf Club. The Blue Ribbon Golf Classic will include golf, dinner
and prizes. A helicopter golf ball drop will occur prior to the shotgun start,
and the winner will be announced at the buffet dinner following the tournament.
Cheeburger Cheeburger has signed up to be the helicopter golf ball drop sponsor.
Sanibel School Fund volunteer and Cheeburger Cheeburger owner Kris Van Olst
Fish Caught
A 35-inch redfish caught by local angler Samuel Guerrero near ‘Tween Waters Inn
L
ocal angler Samuel Guerrero caught a trophy-sized redfish in the bay just past
Redfish Pass on August 18 around 12:30 p.m. “I caught it using my St Croix
rod and Penn Battle 4000 Series reel purchased at The Bait Box,” he reported.
“My bait was an extra large shrimp on a red jig.”
Guerrero was on a boat fishing with his brother, Jesus Martinez, who immediately
knew he had hooked onto something big. “It was the second redfish I have ever
caught,” he added. “They say the third is a charm, I’ll be ready.”
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INSIDE CITY HALL
• Purdy Lane
• Roseate Lane
• Ibis Lane
• Baltustrol Court
• Troon Court
• Wulfert Road (from the clubhouse to
the end)
Every year, the city resurfaces selected
roads based upon a time schedule and
existing condition. This year’s road resurfacing contract amount is $790,307.50
involving full-width resurfacing of 13
streets, Nerita Street paving and several
miscellaneous small paving projects.
The contractor is required to complete
the project within 45 days.
Jose Ravera, front, and Luis Santana remove equipment from the Tarpon Bay Road shared use path repaving project on Tuesday as
passing bikers use the new path
Annual Street
Resurfacing Is
Under Way
T
he City of Sanibel’s annual street
resurfacing began on Monday,
August 20 and will continue for
the next six weeks.
According to a city news release,
every effort will be made to minimize
inconvenience to the public. In order to
help accomplish this, some paving will be
done at night, with the rest of the project done during normal daytime hours.
Access to residences and businesses will
be maintained at all times.
The public is reminded to use caution
when traveling through a construction
zone.
The following streets are included in
this project:
Night paving (9 p.m to 6 a.m.):
• East Periwinkle (Causeway Boulevard
to Kings Crown)
• Periwinkle Way (Causeway
Boulevard to just east of Huxter’s Market)
• Periwinkle Way (300 feet west of
Casa Ybel Road to 200 feet west of Palm
Ridge Road)
• Causeway Boulevard
• Lindgren Boulevard
• Causeway/Lindgren/Periwinkle
intersection
• Tarpon Bay Road (North of SanibelCaptiva Road; resurfacing over an existing open grade mix surface)
Day paving:
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Jane Vos Hogg
Shirley Jewell
Audrey Krienen
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Marge Meek
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Bruce Neill, PhD
Matt Oakley
Ed O’Neil
Laura Zocki Puerto
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Island Zontians Clean Up
Human Trafficking With SOAP
Theresa Flores giving instructions at SOAP
submitted by Dalia Jakubauskas
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sland Zontians are teaming up with local women and Zonta International’s
District 11 clubs to combat human trafficking with an unlikely weapon – soap.
The Zonta Club of Sanibel/Captiva, ZI District 11, The Human Trafficking
Awareness Partnership, Inc. (HTAP) and Southwest Florida Addiction Services are
working with Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution (SOAP) to rescue young people,
mostly girls, who have been trafficked into the sex trade. The SOAP project delivers
the small soaps labeled with the National Trafficking Hotline free to hotels near events
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among those targeted by SOAP.
On August 10 and 11, several hundred
volunteers from Southwest Florida nonprofits that work on human trafficking
issues, met in Tampa to label and distribute
50,000 bars of soap to 167 area budget
motels as well as luxury hotels near next
week’s National Republican Convention.
Overall, 207 hotels and their employees
received not only soap but also educational
materials to help them identify human
trafficking victims and missing children. At
least two missing children were identified,
according to event organizers.
Volunteers from Southwest Florida
Zonta clubs, including Sanibel and Captiva,
attended the event. Island Zontian and
HTAP Director Nola Theiss gave a presentation about human trafficking to
volunteers in Tampa. She also delivered
1,000 bars of soap, which were labeled in
June by residents of the Transitional Living
Center at Southwest Florida Addiction
Services, one of Zonta’s local service partners. Residents there also heard Theiss
A volunteer assists with the SOAP project
speak about human trafficking.
It is frequently the case that young girls are bused in by their traffickers into areas
where large events are being held to service the men who attend them, according to
human trafficking experts. Traffickers advertise the girls as escorts in print publications
and Internet sites like backpage.com. They are housed in inexpensive motels where
they are watched around the clock and often the only privacy they have is in the bathroom.
It is the latter fact that gave Theresa Flores, the founder of SOAP and a trafficking
victim herself, the idea for the project. Forced into prostitution as a teenager, Flores’
experience mirrored that encountered by young victims of this crime today.
Flores recalled the worst night of her life where as a teen she was taken to a Detroit
area motel where she was auctioned off to dozens of men. She said the one item that
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Rotary
Happenings
submitted by Shirley Jewell
G
etting the ball
rolling at an
early age…
score one for the
home team of the
Sanbel Youth Soccer
League.
League president
Craig Holston (The Sanibel-Captiva
Trust Company’s Senior Vice President/
Senior Portfolio Manager) came to
Rotary last week to give the club an
overview of the island’s youth soccer
league.
“The Sanibel Youth Soccer League
is for children who live on Sanibel and
Captiva or whose parents work on the
islands. Annually, around 200 boys
and girls play Sanibel soccer (ages 4 to
14), making it one of the most popular
youth activities on the islands,” he said.
“As a recreational league, they have no
tryout camps or powerhouse teams, and
coaches don’t make winning a priority.
Instead, the focus is on giving kids of
any skill level maximum participation
in the game. Every child gets to play at
least one half of every game.”
The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club
invited Holston to visit because we were
interested in becoming sponsors of one
of the youth soccer teams this season.
All of the coaches participating in this
league are volunteers. League players
are charged a nominal fee of $96 per
Craig Holston, president of the Sanibel
Youth Soccer League
player, which offsets the costs of the
uniform jerseys, shorts and socks, insurance, an end-of-season tournament
and referees. Need scholarships are
made available to a number of children
through individual giving and sponsorship opportunities ($250 team sponsorships) available through the Sanibel
Youth Soccer League. Occasionally,
monies are also made available for
trained coaches to run instructional soccer workshops on the island. Youth soccer programs provide a constructive way
for kids to have fun, get needed exercise, acquire social skills, build character,
learn teamwork, develop skills, learn
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good sportsmanship and boost selfesteem. Running up and down the field
increases muscle and bone strength,
along with flexibility and endurance.
This is only the beginning for our
kids in an exciting sport played around
the globe. Some might even call it the
only sport played round-the-world available to everyone. Rotary International
has recognized the importance of soccer
in the lives of many around the globe
and decided to use the 2010 World Cup
of Soccer Championship held in Africa
as an effective way to gain attention
for its “Kick Polio Out Of Africa” campaign. Bill and Melinda Gates (of The
Gates Foundation, which has pledged
over $200 million to Rotary Polio Plus)
kicked off this campaign and signed a
soccer ball that made its way through
the African continent, picking up important dignitary signature supporting the
campaign. The ball traveled through a
number of polio-affected countries in
Africa, raising awareness of the eradication effort in many nations. Its arrival
coincided with immunization activities
in Africa, and Rotarians celebrated by
holding public rallies and inviting government officials.
The soccer ball then continued
traveling throughout the world for
four months, gaining attention for the
“Kicking Polio Out Of Africa” and
adding the signatures of government
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officials and VIPs in addition to virtual
signatures of support via the Internet.
A grand campaign finale was held in
Alexandria, Egypt. The 2010 Africa
Cup of Nations champions kicked the
ball, symbolically kicking polio out
of the continent to the 2010 Rotary
International Convention in Montreal,
Canada.
The connection here is soccer is played worldwide, and Rotary
International is a worldwide service
organization. The Sanibel-Captiva
Rotary Club is becoming a sponsor of
the Sanibel Youth Soccer League and
hopes you will join us by becoming a
sponsor yourself. If you have an interest
in becoming a sponsor this season, contact Craig Holston soon at cholston@
sancaptrustco.com. Soccer season is
right around the corner.
If you have any questions about
Rotary, ask any of our Sanibel-Captiva
Rotary Club Officers and Community
Neighbors: President, John Grey;
President-elect, Scot Congress; Vice
President, Bill Rahe; Secretary, Adair
Heath, Treasurer, John Danner; Past
President, Joel Ospa; and Membership
Chair, Janet Strickland.
Or just stop by for breakfast one
Friday morning and find out what
Rotary is all about.
The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club
meets at 7 a.m. every Friday at Bistro
At Beachview, 1100 Par View Drive.
For further information regarding the Sanibel Rotary or Rotary
International, call 337-1099.
Our email address is
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A Fish As Big As
A Refrigerator
submitted by Jenna Sullivan
P
icture the refrigerator at your
house. Now, picture a fish the size
of that refrigerator. Give it a large
mouth, a rounded tail fin, dark coloring with faint vertical stripes and darker
spots. You are picturing an Atlantic
goliath grouper, the focal point of last
week’s camp at Sanibel Sea School.
Goliath groupers are one of our favorite species of fish. Bigger doesn’t always
mean better, but these fish are impressively colossal... we mean HUGE! An
adult can be 8.2 feet long and up to 800
pounds.
We began to get an idea of what these
dimensions really mean when we built
two adult-sized goliath grouper sculptures
in the sand at Bowman’s Beach. We
spent the whole day at the beach that
day, and kept coming back to the sand
sculpture periodically. It was a lot of sand
to move. We also tested the benefits of
being big in a counselors vs. campers
game of tug-of-war, which ended poorly
for the counselors. It turns out that sometimes, bigger does not mean better.
To really understand these groupers,
campers needed to get an idea of what
life is like for these fish before they
become goliath. Some campers were
surprised to find out that we would be
collecting and examining plankton under
the microscope during Goliath Grouper
Week. After all, what could be further
removed from a huge grouper than
plankton? However, goliath groupers
begin their lives as tiny, pelagic larvae
that float on currents to near-shore mangal ecosystems. There, they become
juveniles and spend the next four to six
years eating and growing, sheltered in the
mangrove nurseries.
We also learned about mangrove trees
and snorkeled through a mangal forest,
coming across many juvenile fish and
invertebrates that depend on the mangrove structures for habitat. We seined
Counselor Erin Kiskaddon helps Jaime Gustafson paint his papier mache goliath grouper
and cast-netted near shore and got a
closer look at many juvenile fish species.
Adult goliath groupers also like to
hang out in structured habitat, such as
under reefs, ledges and shipwrecks. We
canoed out into the San Carlos Bay,
pausing under the causeway bridge and
picturing the adult goliath groupers that
hang out in the deep water near the pilings like trolls. We played a game that
helped us understand how goliath groupers hollow out depressions in the sand
that can provide important structure for
other fish species. Of course, we surfed
our hearts out, probably spending more
energy in an afternoon than a goliath
grouper does in a month, sitting under a
ledge and waiting to suck in prey fish in
one giant gulp.
As many of you know, goliath groupers are in trouble because of humans.
They are now recognized as a Critically
Endangered Species. Mangrove habitat,
so important to juvenile fish of many
species, is being lost. Goliath groupers
were overfished almost to the brink of
extinction. Though they are slow growing giants with a low reproductive rate,
goliath grouper populations are ever-soslowly beginning to recover.
Sanibel Sea School is a non-profit
organization looking to a world where
all people value, understand and care for
the ocean. Our mission is to improve
the ocean’s future one person at a time.
Please enjoy our offerings and join the
ocean tribe at www.sanibelseaschool.org
or stop by our Sanibel location.
Julian Daller and Ben Talmage show off
a live sand dollar Ben found in the Gulf,
before placing it gently back on the sand
CHILDREN’S EDUCATION
CENTER OF THE ISLANDS
350 Casa Ybel Road, Sanibel Island
“Celebrating 38 Years
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FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN
LIMITED SPACE IS AVAILABLE
FOR AGES 2 - 5 YEARS OLD
FLORIDA VOLUNTARY
PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROVIDER
CONTACT: JANA YATES, DIRECTOR
(239) 472-4538
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Churches/ Temples
ANNUNCIATION GREEK
ORTHODOX CHURCH:
8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers
Rev. Dr. Elias Bouboutsis
Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m.
Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m.
Fellowship Programs, Greek School,
Sunday School, Bible Study
www.orthodox-faith.com, 481-2099
BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS:
The Reform Congregation of Bat Yam
Temple of the Islands meets for Friday
night services at 8 p.m. in the Fellowship
Hall of the United Congregational Church
Rabbi Selwyn Geller For more information
239-472-0177 or adsilby@gmail.com
CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA:
The Rev. Thomas E. Nyman
November 13, 2011 thru April 22, 2012
Sunday 11 a.m., 472-1646.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST:
2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday - 10:30 a.m.;
Sunday School - 10:30 a.m., Wednesday
evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading
room open, Monday, Wednesday and
Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (November
through March), Friday 10 a.m. to
12 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684.
SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH
1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 472-2684
Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor
Sunday Worship Hours:
7:45 a.m. Traditional Service with Communion
9 a.m. Contemporary Service with Kids’ Church
10:45 a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School
classes
11 a.m. Traditional Service with Choir
Childcare available at all services.
SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST:
2050 Periwinkle Way 472-0497
The Rev. Dr. John H. Danner, Sr. Pastor.
The Rev. Deborah Kunkel, Associate Pastor
Worship Services: 10 a.m. Full Service,
with Sunday School and Nursery Care provided. Elevator access.
ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH:
3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763
Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk,
Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m.
Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m.
Daily Mass Wed., Thurs., Friday at 8:30
a.m. Communion Service Mon. and Tues.
at 8:30 a.m. Confession first Saturday of
the month 9 a.m. by appointment. Holy
Days please call.
ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS
EPISCOPAL CHURCH:
2304 Periwinkle Way between the
Bean and Baileys, 472-2173
Rev. Dr. Ellen Sloan, Rector
www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org
Worship Services: Saturdays at 5 p.m.
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School (PreK-6thgr.) at 9:30 a.m.
Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and
1st Wednesdays of the month 6 p.m., Pot
Luck Supper at 6:30 p.m.
Morning Prayer: Tuesdays at 9 a.m.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS
OF THE ISLANDS:
Meets on the first Sunday of each month
from December through April at the Sanibel
Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle
Way at 5 p.m. A pot luck is held at a member’s home on the third Sunday of each
month. For more information call 433-4901
or email ryi139@aol.com.
CECI Holds Open House
T
he Children’s Education Center of
the Islands held it’s annual open
house and orientation last Thursday.
It was a great chance for new families to
get acquainted with the other parents and
children of CECI. The kids ate pizza and
played on the playground while the parents and staff socialized and learned more
about the school.
CECI is in it’s 38th year and was founded by parents on the islands. It is a parent
co-op and relies on its families to volunteer
and make the school the shining star that it
is. CECI offers after school programs that
include sign language, nature and science,
music and movement, arts and crafts and
Director Jana Yates and teacher Ms. Lu
cooking.
share a laugh at the CECI open house
CECI has classes for 2’s, 3’s and Pre-K
4-year-olds. Contact the school at 472-4538 if you are interested in enrolling your
little one.
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OBITUARY
THOMAS J. WICKESBERG
homas J. Wickesberg, 62,
Fort Myers, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 5,
2012. Tommy was born on June
22, 1950, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
son to the late Warren and Elizabeth
(Meer) Wickesberg. Tommy lived in the
Ozaukee County area, working in the
family owned restaurants, along with
other jobs.
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Center 4 Life
in. Cost is $20 per session for members
and $25 for non-members. Class runs
through August 31.
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts
Hall, Naples Philharmonic and Florida
Repertory Theatre tickets available at a
discount for the 2013 season. Call the
center for information.
Page Turners – Ann Rodman, volunteer coordinator, with the help of her
Page Turners, will select books monthly
for 2012/2013 books for discussion.
Page Turners has been meeting almost
year-round due to strong attendance.
The discussion for October 10, 2
p.m., is The Room by Emma Donoghue.
The entire world of a five-year-old boy is
the 11x11-foot room in which his mother
is being held against her will.
Books and Games
There are members who would like to
learn how to play backgammon. If you
know how and would consider teaching a
group, contact Sandi McDougall at 4725743, or sandi.mcdougall@mysanibel.
com. Room is available on Thursday
afternoons.
Bridge – 12:30 p.m. Monday and
Wednesday
Hand & Foot – 12:30 p.m. Tuesday
Mahjongg – 12:30 p.m. Thursday
Mexican Train – 12:30 p.m. Thursday
Cost is $2.50 for members and $5 for
non-members. Prizes are awarded.
Trash & Treasures Sale – Saturday,
November 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The
center is looking for donations of gently
used items such as household furniture,
fishing, boating supples, home decora-
For the past 31 years, Tommy lived in
Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captivia Islands,
were he had many friends. Tommy
worked in restaurants, fish markets and
construction.
For the past 14 years, he lived on
and managed Chuck and Ann Brunings’
property plus several other properties on
Capitva, and was also a proud volunteer
of the Captiva Fire Department.
Tommy was a Wisconsinite at heart
and loved the Packers, Brewers and
Badgers, along with watching The Three
Stooges and old movies. Tommy had a
passion for cooking too much food and
would share with his visitors, neighbors
and friends. Along with his humor and
radiant, contagious smile, he was a caring, helpful person and always gave you
time out of his day.
He is survived by his three brothers,
Richard (Linda), Shiocton; David (Debbie),
Saukville and James (Sally), Shiocton. He
further survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts,
uncles, cousins and a special friend, Mary
Ellen Charles Backes, and many other
friends.
He proceeded in death by his parents.
If you ever needed a helping hand,
Tom gave you “both” hands. He was
loved by everyone and will be missed
dearly.
tions. hardware, tools, glassware, sporting
goods, dishes and utensils, linens (bedspreads, drapes) cookware, table cloths,
luggage, small appliances, collectibles and
toys. Please, no clothes, shoes, computers, printers or old TVs. Call Mary Ann
Gilhooley at 472-3565 for more information.
Call Center 4 Life at 472-5743 for
further details on programs.
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Mr. McCallion leads a Lego building activity at last year’s WOW program
WOW! Program Signups Still Open
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t’s only a few
more weeks until
the second annual Wednesdays Of
Wonder (WOW!)
afterschool program at Sanibel
Congregational
United Church of
Christ. Program
organizers are
happy to announce
that “Ding”
Darling, CROW’s
Trouper and
friends, and the
Bailey-Matthews
Shell Museum have
all agreed to lead
an activity during
one of the weeks.
WOW will
be held every
Wednesday
in September
(September 5, 12,
19 and 26) from
3:30 to 6 p.m.
(drop-off is from
3:15 to 3:30p.m.).
This year’s theme
is “…And indeed
Chompers the Crocodile welcomed everyone to last year’s WOW
it was good,” and
program
offers fun ways to
learn about caring
for God’s creation through art, crafts and hands-on science projects exploring nature.
Last year, more than 40 kids enjoyed activities that include knitting, making a video,
arts and crafts, dancing, building arts, music and woodworking. Each child will have
the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities.
Tuition for all four weeks is $25 for one child and $50 for two or more from
the same family. Tuition covers snacks, dinners and the activities for all four weeks.
Registration forms are available at Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ’s
office at 2050 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel during office hours, Monday to Friday from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and online at www.sanibelucc.org. Parents of K-5th graders are
urged to sign up their children early, as limited space is available. Scholarship help is
available. The registration deadline is August 31.
If you would like to volunteer to help, can lead an activity, or if you have any questions, contact Pastor Deb Kunkel at 472-0497.
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FWC Increases Lionfish Harvest
Opportunities, Public Can Help
Lionfish are a non-native invasive species in Southwest Florida waters
The changes, enacted by an executive order, apply only through August 2013.
They are:
• A recreational fishing license is not required to target lionfish while using a pole
spear, a Hawaiian sling (picture included in photo set), a handheld net or any spearing
device that is specifically designed and marketed exclusively for lionfish.
• There is no recreational or commercial harvest bag limit for lionfish.
The changes do not allow spearing in areas where spearfishing is prohibited and
apply to state waters only, which is from shore to nine miles in Gulf of Mexico waters
and from shore to three miles in Atlantic waters.
Lionfish are a non-native invasive species that threatens Florida’s saltwater fish
and wildlife. They prey on native fish and wildlife and can reduce native populations.
Lionfish also compete for food with native predatory fish such as grouper and snapper. The FWC encourages people to remove lionfish in Florida waters to limit negative
impacts to native fish and wildlife.
Lionfish have venomous spines, so the FWC urges careful handling. Unless a
person is allergic to the venom, lionfish stings are rarely fatal. Anyone getting stung
should immerse the wound in hot (not scalding) water or apply heat to the affected
area for 30 to 90 minutes to help break down the toxin. Also, seek medical attention
as soon as possible.
Spearfishers should also take care not to damage the important reef habitat where
lionfish often are found.
More information regarding lionfish is available at www.MyFWC.com/Fishing and
clicking on “Saltwater Fishing,” “Recreational Regulations,” then “Lionfish.” To view
the executive order, visit www.MyFWC.com/About and click on “Executive Director”
then “Executive Orders.”
Sea Turtle Nesting Stats
T
he Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced that
harvesting invasive lionfish no longer will require a fishing license when using
certain gear, and there is no recreational or commercial bag limit. The FWC is
taking these actions to encourage more Floridians and visitors to harvest lionfish.
“The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hopes that by increasing the opportunity for people to harvest invasive lionfish, we can limit the impact
this nonnative invasive species has on Florida’s marine fish and wildlife,” said Jessica
McCawley, director of the FWC’s Division of Marine Fisheries Management. “We also
want to express our gratitude to everyone, especially divers, who already go out on a
regular basis to harvest lionfish.”
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Sanibel West – 244 nests, 518 false crawls, 45 hatches
Captiva – 116 nests, 173 false crawls, 20 hatches
As of August 17, 2011:
Sanibel East – 37 nests, 84 false crawls, 14 hatches
As of August 17, 2010:
Sanibel East – 20 nests, 65 false crawls, 5 hatches
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Lopresti and Shelton are the first to
intern for the both the refuge and society
aspects of “Ding” Darling.
“The refuge and society work together
for a common goal, so it makes perfect
sense,” said Supervisory Refuge Ranger
Toni Westland. “Hopefully these ladies
will be the first of many interns to have
the opportunity to work in both of these
vital areas of the ‘Ding’ Darling effort.”
To support DDWS and the refuge with
a tax-deductible gift, visit www.dingdarlingsociety.org or contact Birgie Vertesch
at 292-0566 or director@dingdarlingsociety.org.
Refuge interns Karen Lopresti and Jess Shelton
DDWS Welcomes
Two Shared
Interns At Refuge
T
he two newest interns to join the
“Ding” Darling Wildlife SocietyFriends of the Refuge believe that
fate has a way of working in mysterious
ways.
Jess Shelton and Karen Lopresti both
attended Hanover College in southern
Indiana. While studying there, they met
Hanover alum Birgie Vertesch, DDWS
executive director, who was attending a
class reunion and struck up a conversation with the girls.
“We were unclear of what direction
we would go after graduation, until Birgie
came along,” said Shelton, who was
majoring in economics.
“We were ready for an adventure that
would allow us to explore our interests
while also preparing us for the job market,” said Lopresti, a communication
major.
“I was impressed by their energy and
interest in our work supporting the refuge’s education and conservation efforts,”
said Vertesch, who offered them a yearlong internship to work with both DDWS
and refuge staff after they graduated this
spring.
Lopresti, a Richmond, Indiana native,
has always had an interest in the work of
non-profit organizations.
“I have never been sure about what I
wanted to do with my life, but working
with a non-profit has always been in the
forefront of my mind,” she said. “Seeing
the whole picture of how a non-profit
operates through this internship is simply
ideal. I am blown away by the beauty of
Sanibel and the JN ‘Ding’ Darling refuge
and society as a whole.”
Shelton hails from Cincinnati, Ohio,
but refers to Sanibel as her home away
from home.
“My family has been coming here for
years and ‘Ding’ Darling has always been
part of our family tradition,” she said.
“Knowing how amazing this place is, I
didn’t think twice about applying for an
internship position.”.
The interns arrived on August 13, and
are already involved in many projects
including October’s “Ding” Darling Days.
Later this month they will be attending
a social media conference in Fort Myers
that will aid in promoting the refuge
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hell Point’s Academy of Lifelong
Learning invites the public to
attend a class presented by Kristie
Anders about hurricanes in Southwest
Florida on Tuesday, September 18
at 10 a.m. This free presentation
will take place in the Grand Cypress
Room at The Woodlands in Shell Point
Retirement Community. However, space
is limited, so reservations are required to
attend.
Anders, education director for
the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation
Foundation, experienced her first hurricane at age 6, and that was the first of
many hurricanes and tropical storms that
this island dwelling educator has lived
through. In addition to her personal experiences, she will share the scientific infor-
mation that will help us better understand
this phenomenon.
“As Floridians, we are lucky to enjoy
a tropical paradise for most of the year,
but we do have to be prepared for when
occasionally the weather chooses to create a storm,” said Teri Kollath, manager
of Academy and Volunteer Services.
“Ms. Anders speaks in our Academy
quite regularly, and she offers guests a
great insight into many aspects of life in
Southwest Florida.”
To reserve space for Anders’ presentation, call 489-8472.
The Academy of Life Long Learning
at Shell Point is an educational initiative
for the residents of the retirement community. The Academy provides anywhere
from 70 to 90 classes each semester that
encompass a well-rounded curriculum
of educational opportunities for senior
adults.
To learn more about Shell Point
Retirement Community, visit www.shellpoint.org or call 1-800-780-1131.
Gator And
Crocodile
Tales At SCCF
T
he biology of alligators and crocodiles is an ancient tale of survival.
On Wednesday, August 29 at 10
a.m., come to the SCCF Nature Center
and learn about these living dinosaurs to
ensure our safety and their survival on
the islands.
Alligator nests on the island are beginning to hatch. The eggs will hatch as
a male or female depending upon the
incubation temperature of each individual
egg.
Cost to attend the Gator And
Crocodile Tales program is $5 for adults,
with SCCF members and children admitted free. Call 472-2329 or visit www.
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sccf.org for more information.
The SCCF Nature Center is located at
3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road.
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here’s still time to join an amazing field trip to Guaymas, Mexico
for a shelling expedition that
will benefit the Bailey-Matthews Shell
Museum. Tour guides Anne Joffe and
Alan Gettleman will lead you on a fantastic journey to the northwest most
state in Mexico. The trip, scheduled for
December 9 to 16, will take you to the
coast of the Sea of Cortez, which faces
Baja California and is seven hours south
of Tucson, Arizona. About 180,000
people live in this quaint fishing village,
considered a “safe zone.”
Although the trip is limited to 14
people, there is still space available. The
price of $2,200 per person includes the
following:
• Round-trip airfare from Phoenix,
Arizona to Guaymas, Mexico
• Seven nights at the Best Western
Hotel with breakfast daily
• Transportation for all activities during
the field trips
• A behind-the-scenes tour of the Pearl
Farm for Mexican black pearls
• Shelling at different habitats, including miles of beaches, tide pools, visits to
fishing villages and shell dumps, where
there are literally hundreds of shells
To reserve a space, register online
at www.shellmuseum.org (go to the
“Events” menu) or you may send a
deposit check of $500 per person to
the Bailey Matthews Shell Museum,
3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL
33957. You may also call Diane Thomas
at 395-2233 to pay with a credit card.
Participants must have a valid passport.
For more information about the trip,
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CROW Case Of The Week:
Bumble Foot
by Patricia Molloy
T
he cormorant
is a legendary
bird due to
the fact that it has
evolved into a sea
bird that prefers
freshwater fish.
They rarely fly far
from the shore,
preferring inlets,
bays and large rivers. Despite spending much time in the
water, they do not possess the waterproofing oil of other seabirds (enabling
them to dive very deeply for fish) and
spend much time drying their feathers,
standing ashore or on pilings.
A downed Florida cormorant
(Phalacrocorax auritus floridanu) arrived
at CROW earlier this month, likely suffering from Brevetoxin, or BTX. The
respiratory illness is caused by ingesting
the algae responsible for red tide. Due to
its weakened condition, it spent too much
time on its feet causing a common condition known as bumble foot. Abscesses
form on the bottom of a stricken bird’s
webbed feet, which are hard like calluses
and inhibit its ability to swim properly.
The patient was very thin and lethargic. Dr. Heather Barron, hospital director,
immediately ordered injections of subcutaneous fluids, an electrolyte solution that
can be given to animals for hydration.
A cormorant recuperating at CROW
“Since it may be a Brevetoxin case,
these birds can have kidney issues, so we
want to make sure that we are supporting
its kidneys with plenty of fluids,” stated
Dr. Diane Bean. The cormorant is also
receiving fish with extra oil to maintain its
caloric intake, as avians can lose weight
very quickly in captivity.
Jeana Harms, certified veterinarian
technician, uses a surgical scrub consisting of a detergent and an antiseptic
antibacterial agent solution to clean
the wounds. Once they are thoroughly
cleaned, a topical antibiotic called silver
Topical ointment is applied by Jeana Harms and Dr. Diane Bean to combat bumble foot
sulfadiazine is applied. The treatment
must be administered often and with
great care, as irreversible damage can
occur. It will take several weeks of intensive care before this cormorant is well
enough to be considered for release.
If you do not have the time to spare to
volunteer, consider sponsoring CROW’s
patients, as they do not have health
insurance to cover their bills. You may
specify that your donation to be used to
help specific patients or species. Go to
CROW’s website for more information.
CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation
of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife
hospital providing veterinary care for
native and migratory wildlife from our
local area. The hospital accepts patients
seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Mail donations to P.O. Box 150,
Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or
visit www.crowclinic.org for more information.
CROW Launches Summer Campaign
Yes, I would like to support
CROW and its efforts to
treat these summer patients.
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
announced the launch of a summer campaign
to raise funds for the rescue and rehabilitation
of our sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife.
CROW president John Schubert is confident that CROW can continue to provide the
level of care needed to survive this busy season.
“For over 40 years, CROW has survived thanks to the hard work, dedication and
commitment of the special people who provide care for our patients. But we have also
survived thanks to the passion and generous donations from our supporters who believe
strongly in what we do every day of the year to save wildlife,” said Schubert. “As we have
in past summers, we are reaching out to our members, supporters and everyone in our
community to help us by providing the extra resources we need to get through this busy
summer season.”
Everyone at CROW would like to say thank you for helping us give wildlife a voice in
the world and for helping us teach people to care for and care about our wildlife friends
and neighbors.
Enclosed is my check, made payable to CROW.
Mail to PO Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. Please note
"Summer Campaign" on the check.
You may also donate online at www.crowclinic.org
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Mangrove Snapper
And Grouper In The Passes
by Capt. Matt Mitchell
M
orning coastal showers most of this week did
not slow the bite down. If you were willing to
just get out and play dodge-the-rain, the fishing
paid off. Yes, we did get wet a few times but, generally, if you paid attention to the movement of the small,
fast moving rainstorms you could stay dry and keep a
rod bent.
Close to home in the southern sound, the fishing
action was very consistent on redfish and trout most of
the week. Big high tides made for a longer than usual
four- to five-hour window for catching redfish up to 28
inches up under the mangroves. Out on the flats, trout up to 22 inches were
caught while working the eastern side of the sound targeting sand potholes in
the three- to four-foot range with a small pinfish or grunt on a popping cork
rig.
Most days I would start off out on the flats catching trout until the tide got
high enough then switch over to mangrove fishing to target the redfish.
When you mention grouper and snapper fishing, most clients automatically
think of going offshore. The next few months are prime time to catch gag
grouper and mangrove snapper in and around the passes. Captiva Pass and
Boca Grande Pass hold lots of keeper size quality fish for the next month or
Hunter and Eli Jolly with two redfish caught this week with Capt. Matt Mitchell
two.
August and September will offer some of the best inshore mangrove snapOnce you locate them it’s one after another. Often the better bite comes during periper fishing of the year. These great tasting fish will be in good numbers in the passes
ods of slower tide movement. While drifting for snapper in the pass you will also catch
and will commonly get up to the 15- to 16-inch range. Mangrove snapper have very
both red and gag grouper. I’ve yet to catch a keeper sized red grouper in the passes
good eyesight so I use a light 15# or 20# test fluorocarbon leader and a small 1/0
but commonly catch keeper size gags.
light wire circle hook. Most of the time I run a 30# test leader, but when targeting
If you want to target keeper sized gag grouper in the passes, a much heavier rig
these snapper, the lighter the better. It’s amazing how many more bites you will get
is required to get the job done. I like a heavy jigging style spinning rod rigged with
just by lightening up the rig.
65-pound braid. I then either go with a large pinfish on a knocker rig or a butterfly
Use as little weight on the rig as you can to get the bait to the bottom, generally a
jig. Just recently I have started using the butterfly jigs in the passes and the results are
#2 split shot will do it unless the tide is running really hard. Bait for these mangrove
impressive. The jigs, when fished vertically, rarely hang on the bottom, unlike the live
snapper needs to be on the small side too. Live shiners are hard to beat but live
bait rig, and they catch fish after fish. Let the jig fall to the bottom and simply jig it up
shrimp and small pinfish will work too when the bite is on.
about five feet before letting it fall back to the bottom. Hold on though, because the
Places in the passes to catch mangrove snapper include the deeper docks along
majority of the bites come while the jig is falling.
with the deeper holes, rocky bottom and ledges. Drift fishing is the way to go when
Most of the gag grouper caught in the passes will be on the small side of the
in the pass; pay close attention to your depth finder, always looking for rocky, broken
22-inch minimum size limit. Learning where the good bottom is and using big baits will
bottom. Once you catch a couple, put a mark on the GPS and make the same drift.
increase your odds of a fresh grouper dinner without having to make a long, expensive
run offshore. There are plenty of keeper-size grouper in these passes with even some
real monsters around 20 pounds that I see caught every year.
Gag grouper are a hard-hitting fish and a battle is usually decided within the first five
to 10 feet. Getting a big gag up and away from the rocky structure quickly is the key
to landing one. This is full contact fishing, so bring your A game and a stout rod.
Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing local waters since he moved to Sanibel in
1980. He now lives in St. James City and works as a back country fishing guide. If
you have comments or questions email captmattmitchell@aol.com.
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Plant Smart
Cypressvine
by Gerri Reaves
C
ypressvine (Ipomoea
quamoclit) is a
smooth-stemmed
twining vine of the morning glory family.
This fast-growing
annual is a native of tropical
America and can reach 16
feet or more.
Delicate leaves sprinkled
with star-like flowers make
a pretty lacey trellis plant or
groundcover. Its bright flowers are sought by hummingbirds and butterflies.
The tubular scarlet flowers bloom throughout most
of the year. Flowers of one
to two inches across appear
on long slender stalks.
Flowers are occasionally
white.
The feathery and threadCypressvine’s tubular flowers flare into scarlet stars
like leaves resemble those
of the bald cypress, thus the
common name.
Leaves are one to four inches long, with each segment measuring only about a millimeter wide.
Cypressvine produces a rounded green seed capsule that matures to brown. The
plant is easy to cultivate, so it’s good for beginner gardeners. In fact, it will readily selfsow. Fortunately, it is non-invasive.
Although drought-tolerant, it does best in well-drained soil, plenty of moisture, and
full sun to partial shade.
Sources: Wildflowers of Florida Field Guide by Jaret C. Daniels and Stan Tekiela,
Gramma Dot’s
Delicate leaves make cypressvine an attractive trellis plant. Note the long slender closed
flowers on the right
photos by Gerri Reaves
The Guide to Florida Wildflowers by Walter Kingsley Taylor, floridata.com, and ifas.
ufl.edu.
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Shells Found
Shells Found
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two alphabet cones at Blind Pass while staying at Seashells of Sanibel on
August 16.
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while staying at Island Beach Club on August 17.
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Blue Star Museums Program
Ends Labor Day Weekend
T
he Bailey-Matthews
Shell Museum participates annually in the
Blue Star Museums Program,
a collaboration among the
National Endowment for the
Arts, Blue Star Families, the
Department of Defense and
more than 1,500 museums
across America.
The program offers free
admission to all active duty
military personnel and their
families from Memorial Day
through Labor Day 2012.
Leadership support has
been provided by MetLife
Foundation through Blue Star
Families. A complete list of
participating museums is available at www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
“I believe that welcoming
Service men and women visit the museum for free as a
our men and women in unipart of the Blue Star Museums Program
form and their families through
photo by Carol Orr Hartman
the Blue Star program is one
way to recognize their dedication and all the hard work they do on behalf of the country,” said Dr. José H. Leal,
director/curator for the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. “We are pleased and honored
to host the American military at the museum and we are happy to see more of our
friends and family from the armed services participating in the program every year!”
The program allows service members and their family access to the museum without an entrance fee and runs through Monday, September 3.
Blue Star Museums is the latest NEA program to bring quality arts programs to the
military, veterans and their families. Other NEA programs for the military have included Operation Homecoming: Writing The Wartime Experience; Great American Voices
Military Base Tour; and Shakespeare In American Communities Military Base Tour.
The non-profit Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum features more than 30 exhibits of
mollusks from around the world. Museum exhibits are devoted to shells in art and history, shell habitat, rare specimens, fossil shells, common Southwest Florida shells and
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Florida panther
photos courtesy of FWC
FWC Asks Public
To Share Florida
Panther Sightings
T
he Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC)
has launched a new website that
makes it easy for citizens who spot
Florida panthers to share the information online.
The site – https://Public.MyFWC.
com/hsc/PantherSightings/ – enables
the public to report when and where they
Collared panther known as FP 110 and her kitten
have seen a panther or its tracks and
upload photos of the sighting.
As recently as the 1970s, the Florida
panther was close to disappearing, with as
few as 20 animals in the wild. Now there
are an estimated 100 to 160 adults and subadults. Sub-adults are panthers that have left
their mother but are not yet breeding age.
The growing population of this endangered species and its need to roam over
large areas mean panthers are spreading beyond their well-documented south
Florida range. The FWC has evidence of
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FWC researchers will use the reported
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“The comeback of the Florida panther
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Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation
Launches Scarecrows In The Park
L
akes Park Enrichment
Foundation kicks off its third
annual Scarecrows In The Park
contest to benefit Lakes Regional
Park in Fort Myers. Local businesses,
organizations and the general public
are invited to submit entries and create personalized, unique scarecrows
to promote their business, organization or simply for fun. Scarecrow registration forms are available at www.
LakesPark.org under the “Events”
section. The deadline for registration
is September 19. For more information, contact MarshaAsp@comcast.
net.
The event is part of the annual
Lakes Park Fall Festival & Halloween
Extravaganza, and entries will be displayed at the park from October 19
through Halloween, October 31. Celebrity judges and festival attendees will vote for
their favorite scarecrow to determine the winners. Attendance at last year’s festival
exceeded 50,000.
The donation/entry fee is $250 and all proceeds benefit the Lakes Park
Enrichment Foundation, which is currently raising funds to build a botanic garden and
provide other park improvements.
“The Scarecrows In The Park contest is a great opportunity for local businesses
and organizations to promote themselves and build awareness in a fun and creative
way. For example, Dermatology Solutions’ scarecrow demonstrated proper use of sunscreen under a shaded umbrella, a fun way to remind festival attendees of the importance of sun safety,” said Marsha Asp, chairperson for the Lakes Park Enrichment
Foundation. “Schools, youth groups and family submissions are also accepted and can
be a fun way for each to celebrate the fall season while supporting Lakes Park.”
For those willing to make a donation but do not desire to create a scarecrow, Lakes
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Murder, Laughs
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Art Of Murder
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Directed by Mike
Breen, the play provides an evening of
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from hilarious to
surprising and tense. Set in a remote
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Chas Greer, Denise Scott and Miguel Cintron appear in Art Of Murder
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comedy pokes fun at artists, their agents
and how a dead artist is worth more than
a live one.
Jack Brooks (Miguel Cintron) and his
wife Annie (Denise Scott) are at odds
over who is the more talented. They
have invited their agent Vincent (Chas
Greer) over for dinner to discuss their
art careers. He arrives shortly after their
maid Kate (Brittany Albury) leaves for the
evening.
After Jack retreats for some solitude
in his isolation tank, a coffin-like contraption conveniently and awkwardly located
in their living room, Annie convinces
Vincent that they’d all be better off without Jack. She comes up with a clever
scheme that involves keeping Jack inside
the isolation tank.
From this point on, everybody tells a
story... then changes the story.
Someone appears to die, but doesn’t
die, then appears to be an artist, and isn’t
an artist. The script is full of artsy quips
and screaming accusations and – excluding Kate – all the characters are so meanspirited, it’s hard to care who murders
whom.
Jack is furious at Vincent for failing
to sell his newest work, which he calls
“Study In Red No. 4.” Never mind that
there are no other studies and the painting in question is, in fact, yellow. When
Vincent says the painting is not up to his
other work, Jack loses it and falls into a
violent screaming rage. His catch phrase
is “I’m an artist, never judge me.”
The cast is superb. Cintron, as Jack,
is outwardly arrogant and inwardly insecure, consumed with his desire to be
recognized. Scott’s facial expressions and
general physicality as the scheming Annie
change constantly. Albury, with her Irish
accent, punctuates the comedy with
flashes of intensity, during her on and off
stage intervals.
The scene stealer is Greer as the
greedy, flamboyant and calculating agent.
Tall and lanky, in a three-piece shiny
black suit with lavender shirt, Greer is
given the best witticisms, especially when
he talks about a “major posthumous campaign” that would include not just a retrospective of the artist’s work, but T-shirts
and pillow cases stamped with the dead
man’s image. In his words, “Anyone who
has ever met Jack has thought about killing him.”
The action never lags and the numerous plot twists in the second act leave
the audience wondering what is really
going on. The serious subject of murder
is addressed with well executed comedy
woven into a surprisingly deep plot that
touches on sociocultural issues.
Art Of Murder plays through
September 1 at Theatre Conspiracy
located in the Foulds Theatre at Alliance
for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Boulevard
in Fort Myers. For more information
call 936-3239 or visit www.theatreconspiracy.org.
NIGHTLY SPECIALS
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Sunday is
Every Tuesday enjoy Crunchy
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Shrimp, Shrimp fra Diablo
plus a changing selection
of shrimp specials like Thai
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they are all priced at $15.
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with friends and
family ‘cause we
don’t know how
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Monday - Magic Meatloaf w/brown gravy
Tuesday - Grilled Skirt Steak
Wednesday - Jerk Chicken
Thursday - Sushi & Sashimi (from 4-9 p.m.)
Friday - Lobstah Night at The Grill
Saturday - New England Fish Fry
Sunday - Battle of the Ribs (BBQ vs Prime)
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Bird’s Eye View
Taking A Walk
With A Croc
by Mark ‘Bird’
Westall
I
n the article I
wrote comparing how we
managed the
Native Americans
of this country,
and how we are
(now) managing
our native wildlife,
I mentioned that
my ex had a few stories to tell about the
American crocodile that used to live on
the island. The following is her story,
but it is one of my favorites. I am sure
the story is more exciting when she tells
it herself, but I will try not lose too much
of the thrill and adventure that she and
the croc shared one damp, pre-dawn
morning.
By the mid-1990s, after a decade and
a half of trying to help Sanibel co-exist
with the island’s natural world, I was
beginning to realize that – in many cases
– I wasn’t “helping” the people of Sanibel
to co-exist; I was “forcing” them to coexist. Being frustrated by this realization,
I embarked on what I call my “mid-life
crisis” and bought a lodge in Alaska.
That meant that for large periods of
time during the summer, I would disappear from Sanibel’s sub-tropical environs
and explore the wilds of our most northern state. And although my ex would
travel with me occasionally, she mostly
stayed behind on the island and took care
of her responsibilities here.
But it wasn’t like I was leaving my wife
all alone. She was protected by someone
very special.
Not long before I started running off to
Alaska, the island’s lone 11-foot female
crocodile decided to start laying eggs at
the end of our driveway and spending
much of the day siting in the shade under
our stilt house. During the night, she
would walk up our driveway and keep
guard by her nest.
If someone voiced their concern for
my wife’s safety with the croc literally
underfoot and me being gone, we would
both jokingly respond that she was “more
protected with the croc there than if Bird
was home.” My wife had been helping
me move wayward alligators for years on
the island, and she knew the reality of
how non-aggressive the American croc
was towards humans. We just couldn’t
imagine a burglar or a rapist sneaking
down the driveway in the middle of the
night to get at my wife... not with the
croc lying there in the middle of the driveway with her mouth wide open!
We didn’t think it was a hassle having
the croc stay at our house; we thought it
was more of an honor!
During the first year that the croc
spent her summers at the house, we
didn’t know whether her eggs were going
to be fertile or not. That wasn’t determined until after the first year’s nesting
failed and the University of Florida collected the eggs and had them checked. So,
when it started getting close to time for
the eggs to possibly hatch that first year,
we wanted to document the hatching.
Dutifully, my wife started getting up in
the middle of the night about every three
to four hours and checking the status of
the croc and her nest. I, of course, was in
Alaska and couldn’t share in the tedious
monitoring responsibilities.
After two weeks past the due date had
expired, I talked to my wife on the phone
and she told me an unbelievable story.
The night before had been slightly rainy
and the alarm had gone off like usual
around three or four in the morning.
Getting tired of the sleepless nights, she
debated about going to check on the nest
one more time.
Was it really worth it?
But then she couldn’t get back to sleep
because she just knew that would be
the time the croc would be carrying her
babies down our driveway to the relative
safety of the pond behind the house.
So, she sleepily put on a raincoat
over her nightgown, grabbed a flashlight,
trudged downstairs and started walking up
the driveway. Being only half awake, she
wasn’t paying close attention until she
suddenly realized that she and the croc
were only about 15 feet away from each
other... and walking towards each other!
Now, as I mentioned before, she
knew her way around crocodilians. Small
gators will usually run from you, but big
ones tend to lie down and wait for you to
make the first move or go away. So my
wife expected the croc to just lie down
after the two of them almost walked
25
into each other. She quickly turned off
her flashlight, telling the croc that she
was sorry for disturbing her, and turned
around and began walking back down the
driveway towards the house.
But then in the quiet and darkness of
the night, my wife could hear the croc’s
tail slowly going “swoosh… swoosh…
swoosh” as she continued walking down
the driveway (they kind of wag their tails
when they walk). You see, the croc didn’t
lie down at all... she just kept on walking.
So, there was my wife, with the croc following 15 feet behind, walking down the
driveway together in the dark!
When they got close to the house, my
wife went upstairs to bed and the croc
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Carol Rosenberg
Sanibel-Captiva Art League
Art League
Paints Island
Jean Eaton
Terry Shattuck
Rita McLain
David King
Yola Downey
Sherry Collier
F
or more than 40 years, SanibelCaptiva Art League members have
been meeting to encourage each
other in the visual arts. They continue
to improve their drawing and painting skills by participation in the weekly
seasonal portrait open studio, Thursday
outdoor painting sessions, three yearly
judged exhibits and other educational
programs.
A selection of members’ work can
be seen at the Sanibel Public Library,
770 Dunlop Road, during regular library
hours.
For more information about Art
League events, visit www.sancapart.
com.
Shore Fishing:
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went to her favorite resting area under
the house for the rest of the day.
Now that is what I call “co-existence!”
Unfortunately, the croc’s eggs never
did hatch, but what an amazing experience my ex shared with one of the
island’s most famous ladies. You won’t
hear stories like that around the cocktail
parties of Ohio!
A former city council member and
mayor, Mark “Bird” Westall has owned
and operated Canoe Adventures, Inc.
on Sanibel for over 33 years. Visit
www.canoewithbirdwestall.com for
more information.
Don't Harm The Fish
by Capt. Matt Mitchell
L
anding a big fish from the
beach can be hard on the fish.
Dragging a fish up onto the
sand if you’re going to release it is
not an option as it usually damages
or kills the fish.
• Hold the fish in the water while
you unhook it if you’re going to
release it.
• The less you can touch a fish
before release the better for the fish.
• If you want a picture with the
fish, support it as you lift it out of the
water – and do it quickly.
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• Before releasing, revive the fish
while holding it in the water; moving it
slowly back and forth so water goes
over its gills. The fish will let you
know when it’s ready to swim off.
• Florida just recently changed
the regulations on fishing from shore.
Florida residents as well as out of
state visitors need a fishing license to
fish from shore.
Enrollment Has Started For
New Workshops At BIG ARTS
E
nrollment has
started for upcoming BIG ARTS
2012-13 season workshops. Full workshop
schedules are available online at www.
BIGARTS.org, or by
contacting the main
BIG ARTS office at
395-0900.
Pottery on the Wheel
with Kelly Flaherty starts
September 4, meets
Tuesdays from 6:30 to
9 p.m.
Glass Fusing with
Petra Kaiser starts
September 12, meets
Wednesdays from 9:30
Watermedia workshop will be offered at BIG ARTS
a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Life Drawing - Open
Studio Non-Instructed with Carol Rosenberg starts October 5, meets Fridays from
9:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Adult Tap - Intermediate with Bobby Logue starts October 9, meets Tuesdays from
noon to 1:30 p.m.
Paint With Friends with Jane Hudson starts October 10, meets Wednesdays from
1:15 to 4 p.m.
Glass Fusing with Petra Kaiser starts October 10, meets Wednesdays from 9:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Glass Fusing with Petra Kaiser starts October 11, meets Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.
Adventures in Watercolors & Mixed Media with Carolyn Councell starts October
23, meets Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Clay, Sculpting, Ceramics & Pottery On The Wheel with Marjorie Bronsted starts
O
Lovegrove Invited To Exhibit Work
At Southwest Florida International
W
hen Leoma Lovegrove was invited by the Alliance of the Arts to be part of
the Honor, County & Heroism exhibition, she couldn’t get her paint out
fast enough. Known for her patriotism and brilliant splashy hues, she wanted to create a special piece to honor the military arriving back home to Southwest
Florida International Airport. Last year, her mammoth 10 by 18 foot canvas
Remember 9/11 was on exhibit.
For this exhibition Lovegrove painted Shine On, a canvas painted with energized
brush strokes resembling the United States flag with blazing embellished words, From
Sea To Shining Sea. The art hangs in Concourse D, along with 33 other Southwest
Florida artists’ works. The exhibit continues through July 2013.
The Honor, Country & Heroism exhibit was created to honor the men and women
of the armed forces. This collection includes 32 canvases submitted by 34 artists,
including six military veterans. These pieces feature a vibrant color palette, paying
tribute to our country’s heroes and welcoming our troops as they return home to
Southwest Florida.
Art In Flight is a partnership between the Lee County Alliance for the Arts and the
Lee County Port Authority, which brings art to public spaces at the Southwest Florida
International Airport.
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October 24, meets
Wednesdays from 3:30
to 6 p.m.
Pottery On The
Wheel with Kelly
Flaherty starts October
30, meets Tuesdays
from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Individual flute, piano
and saxophone lessons
with Jennifer Valiquette
are available for children
and adult students.
Community Chorus
practice starts October
16, meets Tuesdays at
6:30 p.m. at BIG ARTS.
The Community Band
resumes rehearsals on
October 22 and meets
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
at St. Michael & All
Angels Church. No auditions are required for the
band and chorus, and all
Fused glass workshop at BIG ARTS
are welcome to join.
There are many
new classes offered at BIG ARTS this season, including African dance and African
drumming, Writing For Theater, Weaving, Creating Sculpture with Basket-making
Techniques, Guided Improv Dance, Italian For Travelers and Applied Drawing Basics.
There are several new mindfulness and health classes, including Using Meditation To
Enhance Creativity and Using Self-Hypnosis To Improve Sleep. New technology classes include a class about Facebook and social media, new iPad Trends and smart phone
apps, OS X and iOS6, and Cloud Computing.
BIG ARTS Workshops are sponsored by Sony Corporation of America.
There is a 20 percent discount on workshops for BIG ARTS members. Contact
BIG ARTS office or website for class locations.
For further information, stop by BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road on Sanibel, call
395-0900, e-mail info@BIGARTS.org or log on to www.BIGARTS.org.
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Chris Steffen and Jefferson Jones with “Ding” Darling’s final cartoon
printing plate
Jefferson Jones’ award-winning Junior Duck Stamp artwork from 2012
From page 1
‘Ding’ Documentary
goal. In addition, we have been building contacts and
establishing dates for the show’s premieres around the
country.”
Earlier this month, the Marvo team was back on
the islands, completing additional filming at the refuge
as well as in the studio. Among the participants were
Chris Steffen, the great-great grandson of Darling;
Jefferson Jones, a Lehigh Acres teen who has won the
Florida Junior Duck Stamp competition for the past
three years; Toni Westland, supervisory refuge ranger;
and Jason Kalajainen, creative director of The Robert
Rauschenberg Foundation’s artist residency program.
“Chris (Steffen) did a wonderful job at the WGCU
studio, with whom we have been partnering,” said
Koltinsky. “We filmed Chris with a number of artifacts
that I have been collecting from around the country,
most of which have never been seen by the public. No,
I am not giving any clues to what they are. However, I
promise lots of ‘wows’ from the audience!”
Steffen, 17, explained that he enjoyed both of his
visits to the islands this year, especially when he and his
family were able to visit the Fish House for the first time
back in March. Of course, being a vital part of the documentary is also exciting.
“Before all of this started, I really had no idea how
much interest in my great-great grandfather’s work was
out there,” said Steffen, who lives in Temple, Texas.
“Grandpa Kip (Koss) always told us stories about him,
but not too many kids my age know too much about
him.”
One of the treasures that Koltinsky uncovered during
his research for the film was an original printer’s plate
Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling’s farewell cartoon that the Des Moines Register published in February 1962
of the farewell cartoon drawn by “Ding” Darling in early
1962. Both Steffen and Jones were thrilled to see the
artifact in person while visiting the refuge recently.
“One of my aunts (Jennifer Graham) used to talk
about that printer’s plate all the time,” added Steffen,
who will serve as the on-camera host for the film. “I
think she was pretty jealous that I got to see it – and
hold it – in person. It’s one of his best known works.”
Jones, 17, would like to pursue a career – much like
Darling himself – working in cooperation with wildlife, as
an artist.
“I get a lot of my ideas just walking around, observing wildlife,” said Jones. “I usually do my own sketches,
but I’d like to develop my photography skills. I prefer
to work from my own experiences rather than from
somebody else’s images. I think that it adds to a painting
when it feels more personal to you.”
According to Koltinsky, America’s Darling will be
completed in time for “Ding” Darling Days. In fact, the
film is scheduled to be screened at 1 p.m. on Friday,
October 19 at the refuge’s Education Center.
“In fact, I was able to meet with Dr. John McCabe,
Mike Mullins and Paul Tritaik this past week, discussing
some of the artifacts in the show as well as the upcoming premiere,” said Koltinsky. “You know that the JN
“Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge has been, from
the very beginning, key to the inspiration on which our
project has been built. I am very thankful for not only
their vision in helping to make this a reality, but also the
wonderful people that ‘inhabit’ Sanibel and Captiva.”
After several years dedicated to this project, Koltinsky
pointed out that never has one person’s life affected and
inspired him as much as “Ding” Darling has done.
“I have had the honor to meet some of the best that
this planet has to offer – from historians, conservationists, preservationists, artists, cartoonists, friends of
Darling to our wonderful Junior Duck Stamp winners
across the country,” he added. “These people and organizations, to me, are the true testimonies to Darling’s
legacy.”
And, as one might expect, Steffen is eager to see the
finished film.
“I’m interested in seeing some of the historians and
hearing what they say about my great-great grandfather,” he said. “My whole life, I grew up hearing stories
told by my family about him, but I think it will be cool
to hear how other people view him, his work and his
accomplishments.”
Red Sox Big Disappointment On The
Field In 2012, But Not When It Comes
To Charitable Work In Community
by Ed Frank
W
hile the Boston Red Sox struggle to escape finishing last in the American League Eastern Division,
more promising is a recent report showing that the
organization has donated more than $52 million to charitable
programs in the last 10 years, by far the most of any team in
Major League baseball.
That figure includes $7 million donated here in Lee County
where the Red Sox make their spring training headquarters.
It’s a shame that this Red Sox philanthropy cannot quiet the
turmoil that surrounds the team and its fans, but the fact is that
the 2012 Red Sox are probably the most disappointing team in
baseball.
From a clubhouse revolt against manager Bobby Valientine to an admisision by
Valentine himself that, “I’m not doing a good job,” the Red Sox began the week a
staggering 13 1/2 games behind their hated rival, the first-place New York Yankees.
Despite front-office denials, it’s likely that Valentine will be fired at the end of season unless the team makes a miraculous late-season run for a wild card spot.
There have been reports that as many as 17 players met with team ownership
in late July asking that Valentine be dismissed. Adding fuel to the fire are additional
rumors that three of his coaches barely speak to their controversial boss.
In fairness to Valentine, his team has been plagued all season with injuries necessitating a patchwork lineup. And who would have imagined that his pitching ace, Josh
Beckett, would have a miserable 5-11 record this late in the season, with an even
worse ERA of 5.23 – over 7.2 – since the All-Star break?
While the Red Sox have played poorly on the field this year, that is certainly not the
case in the field of charity work.
“They do some of the best work in the country, not just in Major League baseball
but in all sports,” said Greg Johnson, executive director of the Sports Philanthropy
Project, a group that studies the impact of charity among professional sports teams
and players.
In 2010 alone, the Red Sox Foundation donated $7.6 million to charities. By
comparison, the New York Yankees Foundation, gave $3.6 million, second highest in
baseball.
The Red Sox commitment to charitable work dates back 10 years ago, when the
present ownership assumed control of the franchise. At the time, the new owners
signed a contract with the Massachusetts Attorney General promising to raise $20 million for area charities over the next 10 years. That commitment has been exceeded by
more than 2 1/2 times.
And this does not include the millions more given to nonprofits through the donation of more than 40,000 autographed items, 5,500 appearances by current and former players and tickets to games, concerts and special events.
Here in Lee County, in addition to the $7 million donated to local charities, the
Red Sox organization volunteered more than 300 hours of community services in just
the last 12 months.
Red Sox fans are perhaps the most fervent in all of baseball. And they are not
happy with their 2012 team. But the Red Sox organization is sure a winner when it
comes to charitable work. And that’s really more important.
Time Running Out On Post-Season Hopes For Miracle
The Fort Myers Miracle baseball team began this week five games out of first place
in the Florida State League’s South Division, with just 10 games remaining in the
regular season.
This is a large gap to close in order to qualify for post-season play.
Six of the final 10 games are at home at Hammond Stadium including a threegame series this weekend – Friday, Saturday and Sunday – against the Palm Beach
Cardinals. The Friday game has a 7:05 p.m. start, Saturday at 6:05 p.m. and the
Sunday matinee at 1:05 p.m.
The Miracle closes the season next week, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, at home
against the Charlotte Stone Crabs.
Olympics Drew Millions Of Viewers Per Night; The Most In TV History
As the Olympic flame was extinguished in London, there was a collective sigh
among hundreds of millions of television viewers who had become enamored by the
17-day extravaganza – the most-watched event in television history.
The amazing rapture of the every four-year Olympics captures the devoted interest
and fascination of millions who do not otherwise consider themselves sports fans.
The proof of this fact lies in the television ratings that showed an average of 31.5
million viewers per night in the United States alone, a 12 percent increase over the
2008 Beijing Olympics.
Whether you were a fan of the “Fab Five” U.S. girl’s gymnasts, (and how could
you not be?), or 22-medal winner Michael Phelps, the greatest Olympian of all time;
or sprinter Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world; or the heroics of South African
double amputee Oscar Pistorius who ran on carbon-fiber legs, there was drama, inspiration and excitement every day for 17 days.
The critics, and there always are many, admitted that London did a marvelous job
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security-wise, traffic-wise and hospitality-wise, while providing magnificent settings
among historic London landmarks for the many Olympic venues.
The United States captured the world platform with a total of 104 medals, 46 gold,
due in great part to the performance of its women who won 63 percent of the country’s gold and 56 percent of its total. China finished No. 2 with 87 medals, 38 gold.
Fittingly, the final day of the competition featured college basketball legend Mike
Krzyzewski coaching the U.S. men’s basketball team to its second consecutive Olympic
title, defeating a talented Spain team 107-100.
His coaching genius corralled the egos of the NBA-start-studded team into Olympic
gold, running his record to 61-1 in Olympic competition. “He’s brilliant,” proclaimed
future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant.
Now the scene shifts to Rio de Janeiro where the 2016 summer games will be held
much to the dismay of Chicago which thought it had the inside track for the 2016
games.
Construction already has begun on Olympic Village in the Carnival City where first
the 2014 FIFA World Cup will be staged.
In Sunday night’s closing ceremony, 250 Brazilian dancers and musicians staged a
colorful performance designed to showcase that country’s culture. The 2016 Summer
Olympics will be a first for South America.
For those of you that missed your Olympic “fix” these past couple of weeks,
remember that the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, is less than two years
away.
Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis
Kiwanis Korner
submitted by Eric Pfeifer
T
his week, we were honored to
have Bob Stewart as our guest
speaker. Stewart is the chairman
of the National Association of Railroad
Passengers (NARP), of which there are
24,000 members. Although some of
you may immediately think Amtrak, Bob
is not a government employee.
While we do not often think of trains
on Sanibel or in Southwest Florida,
Stewart is passionate about railway commuting. He said 100 million more people
will join us in this world between now and
2050. Just think about the Periwinkle
back-ups then!
With our current roadway infrastructure, Stewart estimates that 2.5 billion
gallons of fuel are wasted, and 32,500
people are killed each year. He said we
need to focus on integrating our road, air
and rail traffic, and the rail system needs
to be modernized. The United States
currently ranks 23rd in the world as far
as efficiency in transportation. This takes
into account the speed, convenience,
reliability as well as price. Oil, and the
dependency on it, contribute to this,
according to Stewart.
Amtrak is currently only able to cover
82 percent of their costs with their revenue. Bob feels that this would change
by adding more cars to each train. The
problem is certainly not demand, as every
car is usually full on the commuter trains
as well as the Autotrain coming to Florida
from Virginia.
In Florida, the high speed rail between
Orlando and Tampa has constantly been
a hot topic, but each year the state government shoots it down. Stewart feels
that rail service between all major cities in
Florida would be utilized, especially since
the airlines continue to shut down routes.
American Airlines will stop flights from
Fort Myers to Miami, and no flights currently exist from Fort Myers to Tampa,
Jacksonville or Tallahassee.
Florida will be the third largest state
by population next year, so we need to
consider some transportation alternatives. Stewart also recommends that Lee
County consider buying the CSX Rail
Lines for commuter use. He is also pushing for another Autotrain from Florida to
the Midwest. To learn more about NARP,
log onto their website at www.narprail.
org.
Please feel free to join us any Tuesday
morning at 7:30 a.m. at The Dunes for
breakfast. We look forward to seeing you.
Our email address is press@islandsunnews.com
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My Stars ★ ★ ★ ★
FOR WEEK OF AUGUST 27, 2012
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This week
could offer more opportunities for ambitious
Lambs eager to get ahead. But don’t rush into
making decisions until you’ve checked for
possible hidden problems.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Some
light begins to shine on professional and/
or personal situations that have long eluded
explanation. Best advice: Don’t rush things.
All will be made clear in time.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although
you might want to protest what seems to
be an unfair situation, it’s best to keep your
tongue and temper in check for now. The full
story hasn’t yet come out.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Work
prospects are back on track. But watch what
you say. A thoughtless comment to the wrong
person -- even if it’s said in jest -- could
delay or even derail your progress.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) A colleague
might try to goad you into saying or doing
the wrong thing. It’s best to ignore the troublemaker, even if he or she riles your royal
self. Your supporters stand with you.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Be
careful not to let your on-the-job zealousness
create resentment with co-workers who might
feel you shut them out. Prove them wrong by
including them in your project.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22)
Although it’s not quite what you hoped for,
use your good business sense to make the
most of what you’re being offered at this
time. Things will improve down the line.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)
A more positive picture of what lies ahead
is beginning to take shape. But there are still
too many gaps that need to be filled in before
you make definitive plans.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 21) Continue to keep a tight hold
on the reins so that you don’t charge willynilly into a situation that might appear attractive on the surface but lack substance.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January
19) You still need to demand those answers
to your questions. Remember, your wise
counseling earns you respect, but it’s your
search for truth that gives you wisdom.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February
18) You’ll find that people are happy to help
you deal with some difficult situations. And,
of course, knowing you, you’ll be happy to
return those favors anytime. Won’t you?
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Give
that special someone in your personal life
a large, loving dollop of reassurance. That
will go a long way toward restoring the wellbeing of your ailing relationship.
BORN THIS WEEK: You are a delightful paradox. You like things neat and tidy.
But you’re also a wonderful host who can
throw a really great party.
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
• On Aug. 28, 1774, Elizabeth Ann
Bayley is born in New York City. She went
on to found the first Catholic school and
the first female apostolic community in
the United States. She also was the first
American-born saint beatified by the Roman
Catholic Church.
• On Sept. 1, 1850, circus entrepreneur
P.T. Barnum brings to the United States
Jenny Lind, the greatest opera performer
in the world in the mid-19th century. Lind
-- “The Swedish Nightingale” -- was a sensation. Her tour is believed to have netted
Barnum close to a half-million dollars, an
astonishing sum in 1850.
• On Aug. 27, 1883, the most powerful
volcanic eruption in recorded history occurs
on Krakatau (also called Krakatoa), a small
island located in Indonesia. Heard 3,000
miles away, the explosions threw 5 cubic
miles of earth 50 miles into the air and created 120-foot tsunamis.
• On Aug. 29, 1942, the Red Cross
reveals that Japan has refused free passage
of ships carrying food, medicine and other
necessities for American POWs held by
Japan. Japan allowed just one-tenth of what
POWs elsewhere received to reach prisoners
in their territories.
• On Aug. 31, 1959, Brooklyn Dodgers
left-hander Sandy Koufax strikes out 18 batters, setting a new National League record
for most strikeouts in a single game. Koufax
retired after the 1966 season at just 30 years
old because of arthritis in his elbow. He was
elected to the Hall of Fame in 1972.
• On Aug. 30, 1967, Thurgood Marshall
becomes the first black American to be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice. He would
remain on the Supreme Court for 24 years
before retiring for health reasons, leaving a
legacy of upholding the rights of the individual.
• On Sept. 2, 1987, the trial of Mathias
Rust, the 19-year-old German pilot who flew
his Cessna plane into Red Square in May
1987, begins in Moscow. Rust had become
an international celebrity after he flew completely undetected through Soviet airspace.
At his trial, Rust claimed he was merely trying to promote world peace.
STRANGE BUT TRUE
• It was British-American poet T.S. Eliot
who made the following sage observation:
“Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.”
• Each fingernail on the Statue of Liberty
is nearly a foot long.
• Filmmaker George Lucas is arguably
best known for his “Star Wars” franchise, but
he also directed “American Graffiti.” During
the making of that earlier film, he designated
each reel of film with an R before the reel’s
number, and each instance of dialog was prefixed with a D. At one point during the sound
mixing, the sound designer needed to use
Reel 2, Dialog 2, and so asked for “R2D2.”
Lucas liked the sound of it so much that he
used it for the name of a robot character in
his later work.
• You can tell a cranberry is ripe when it
can be dribbled like a basketball.
• Those who study such things (and seemingly have too much time on their hands) say
that a quarter has 119 grooves around the
outside edge, while dimes have 118.
• Have you ever heard of a woman named
Thelma Pickles? Unless you’re a somewhat
obsessive fan of the Beatles, probably not.
She was John Lennon’s first girlfriend.
• Among those who play basketball professionally, the men average 6 feet, 7 inches
tall, while the women average an even 6 feet.
• If you’re a vegetarian, you’re part of the
3 percent of American adults who shun meat.
In India, though, you’d be part of a much
larger minority; nearly a third of the population of that country is vegetarian.
• You may be surprised to learn that the
pound sign is officially known as an octothorpe.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“A pessimist is a person who has listened
to too many optimists.” -- Don Marquis
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Protagonist
For Randy Wayne White
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of Lee and
Ford novels, Randy Wayne White
Charlotte Counties
is introducing readers to a gutsy
presents an evenew
heroine
to root for in his new
ning of memorable
book, Gone. Hannah Smith is a strong,
music, performed
formidable woman, the descendant
by locally grown talof generations of resourceful Florida
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women. Hannah lives on the Gulf Coast
and piano virtuoso
just across the bay from Sanibel Island
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wealthy client. He hires Hannah to find
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ward, good and bad, I have no reason to
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regret beating that storm. But it has made
famous and not so
me fretful about how one small event –
famous Broadway
something as common as lightning and
pieces written by
heavy rain – can change a person’s life in
Jewish composZack Dobbins performing in concert with Yasuhiko Fukuoka
ways so big, there is no hope of returning.
ers and libretphoto by Patricia Dobbins
Only hope for what comes next.”
tists on Saturday,
Hannah follows a trail of clues that take
September 29 at 7:50 p.m. in the Foulds Theater at the Lee County Alliance for
her to familiar territory.
the Arts.
When reading about Captiva and Sanibel Islands, South Seas Plantation or the
Tickets to You Won’t Succeed On Broadway If You Don’t Have Any Jews cost
Green Flash Restaurant and, of course, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar, the reader can vividly
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imagine the scenes. She also travels to the mangrove swamps of the Ten Thousand
Gallery, featuring hors d’oeuvres, chocolate by world renown chocolatier, Norman
Islands and deep into the recesses of the Florida underbelly – places you don’t find on
Love Confections, and cash bar cocktails. Profits from the concert benefit the Jewish
tourist maps as she pursues a vicious predator.
Family Services Indigent Fund.
Dobbins attended Cypress Lake Center for the Arts and was awarded the Van
Sickle Scholarship by the Southwest
Symphony Orchestra. He received a full
scholarship to New York University, where
he studied acting, voice and liberal arts, in
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bands and concerts. His latest work for an
orchestra was premiered at Lincoln Center
in June 2012.
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Over 300 local women attended last fall’s Becoming Cosmopolitan event.
“Each year we have been able to make this event bigger and better than ever,” said
Deanna Hansen, chairwoman of the 7th Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan. “The monies raised will go a remarkably long way in helping CCMI assist the growing number of
our local neighbors who are in need of food and other social services.”
According to CCMI, the amount of the $125 event ticket provides one month of
Montessori preschool education to a child of a working, poor family, three months of
emergency food to a family of four who is struggling, one month of hot meals to a
homebound senior citizen or a weekend backpack filled with food for a student during
an entire school year.
Sponsorships are still available and range from $1,000 to $5,000. Donations for
the event’s silent auction are also being accepted. To purchase tickets, visit www.
ccmileecounty.com or call 332-SOUP (7687).
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less chance for a storm to hit your
coastline.
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fewer making landfall anywhere in the
United States, it doesn’t really lower
anyone chances of being the target.
For example, 1992 was a considered a
“quiet” hurricane season… but one of
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ickets are now on sale for the popular Becoming Cosmopolitan event benefiting
Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc.
The 7th annual event will take place Thursday, October 18, from 6 to 9 p.m.
For the third year in a row, the event will be held at Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers.
“Last year’s reinvigoration of this women’s event got rave reviews from our
patrons,” said Tracey Galloway, CEO of CCMI. “The individually themed lounges and
hip club feel with a live DJ really took the event to a whole new level.”
FineMark National Bank & Trust has signed on as this year’s presenting sponsor.
The first 100 ticket purchasers will receive special access to FineMark’s VIP Lounge at
the event.
According to Galloway, seven themed lounges will be the backdrop for this year’s
event. Lounge themes include the Power of Chocolate Lounge sponsored by FP&L
featuring Irresistible Confections, the Fire & Ice Lounge featuring diamonds and jewels from the Diamond District, the Saks Fifth Avenue Shoe Lounge sponsored by
Sunshine Grille, a gaming lounge and many more. Each lounge will be created by local
interior designers and will feature a signature Cosmo-inspired drink.
“Picture a night out on the town with your girlfriends hopping from one club to
another each with a different theme and feel,” Galloway said. “Then add in great food,
drinks and fabulous shopping, all in support of a great cause, and you’ve got what
Cosmo is all about.”
This women-only evening features glamorous shopping, gourmet hors d’oeuvres
and cocktails, sinfully delicious chocolate and desserts, a silent auction, exciting raffles,
a live DJ and an after party all in celebration of the cosmopolitan lifestyle in Southwest
The book has a cast of colorful,
original characters. White says he loved
Hannah from the first paragraph she
dominated in his novel Captiva in 1995,
and right now, Hanna is his favorite
character. “I have always been drawn to
women who, rather than being content
to serve as their husbands’ orbiting stars,
strike out on their own, convention be
damned, and pursue their own lives and
destinies,” the author states.
White’s newest book, Gone, can be
found at most book stores. In addition, he
will be available for book signings at the
following nearby locations:
• September 2 and 3 at Doc Ford’s
Sanibel Rum Bar & Grille, from noon to
2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
• September 4 at Fort Myers Barnes
& Noble, 7 p.m.
• September 6 at Sanibel Island
Bookshop, 5 p.m.
• September 24 at Doc Ford’s Fort
Myers Beach Rum Bar & Grille, from
noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Gone is the debut of a stunning new
series and a stunning new character from
the New York Times bestselling author
of the Doc Ford novels. Once met,
Hannah Smith will stay in your mind...
and you will look forward to meeting her
again.
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The Glass Is Half Full: Outlook From
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company
by James M. Young, CFA, CFP
F
ocusing on current macroeconomic concerns – the
European sovereign debt crisis, slowing emerging economies, and the approaching “fiscal cliff,” to name a few
– it is very easy to take an overly negative view toward global
financial opportunities. It would also be simple to miss many of
the fundamentally positive reasons for more optimism.
First, while the European situation is far from being close to
resolution, members of the common currency union may finally
be realizing – after almost three years – that greater fiscal, political, and banking integration will likely be required if the Euro is
to survive. Painstaking progress from this point, while complex
and certainly not immediate, could mitigate the disaster of an
outright currency collapse and resulting global economic tsunami. Even the eventual
exit of Greece and perhaps even Portugal could likely be dealt with by having a better
blueprint that includes comprehensive banking support to help prevent capital flight
and further contagion to other member countries.
With recessionary conditions in several European economies, current global economic concerns are only heightened by recent slowing of emerging market economies,
particularly in China, India and Brazil. Earlier efforts to tighten monetary policy in
these countries to avoid economic overheating and rising inflation are now being followed up with fresh economic stimulus.
In the United States, a looming presidential election, potential automatic tax hikes
and across-the-board fiscal spending cuts remain significant possibilities. Political gridlock and an inability to compromise on policy remains the base case, so even the
slightest political progress would likely provide a strong positive surprise.
Current valuations of equity securities in the U.S., emerging markets, and particularly Europe reflect much of the present headline risk and uncertainty. Investors need
to look beyond the present haze at the drivers of future economic growth in order to
more fully appreciate the longer term opportunities. These developing economic drivers include early signs of improving housing and real estate activity (after five years of
devastation), slowly moderating job losses (if not yet significant improvement in structural unemployment) and improving energy costs.
Wherry Joins
Progressive
Builders Staff
D
avid Wherry has joined
Progressive Builders, Inc. in the
newly created position of production coordinator. He is originally from
Saint Marys, West Virginia and holds
a business degree from West Virginia
University. Wherry relocated to Fort
Myers in 2003 to work in the PGA golfing apprentice program at gated communities before he started Scrubbers
Cleaning Company six years ago.
In his new role, Wherry is in charge
of business development and supervising
projects to retain high customer satisfaction as the company expands. His work
primarily focuses on project planning and
scheduling, communications with subcontractors, clients and suppliers, purchasing,
cost management, quality assurance,
record keeping and risk management.
Progressive Builders is a licensed, professional design/build home remodeling
company that was formed by Michael
Spreckelmeier in 1989, serving residential customers throughout Southwest
Florida. Typical projects include indoor
and outdoor kitchens, baths, media
rooms, entertainment areas, pools
and spas, and whole house remodels.
Progressive Builders and all its key personnel are certified by NARI (National
Association of the Remodeling Industry),
ensuring compliance with its high stan-
dards in workmanship, reputation, integrity, materials, and equipment. They are
located at 12721 Metro Parkway, Suite 2
in Fort Myers.
For more information, visit www.
ProgressiveBuilders.com or call 9395411.
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We have frequently noted the strength of U.S. corporate balance sheets, improving returns on capital, high cash flow yields and outright cash holdings (even if held
abroad). Just a moderate level of improving confidence in government regulation and
policy, along with incentives and tax abatements for productive re-deployment of foreign held cash, could result in significant economic improvement and job creation. The
diminishing advantages to off-shoring production are already causing an increase in the
trend toward increased on-shoring back to the U.S. incentives can surely help.
These positive trends are being further fueled by the availability of the newest technological innovations, improving supply chains and, critically, the new abundance of
cheap natural gas.
While still in the midst of the present haze of uncertainty, these significant early
trends are difficult to recognize. It is even harder to imagine any lasting effort to move
away from “having our backs continually to the wall” from a policy standpoint. Yet it
is just this sort of initial economic traction that is needed for our eventual return to a
more self sustainable economic growth cycle and meaningful job creation.
The “growth option” of improving our overall economy and thereby our tax revenues and structural deficits is something we must not just hope for.
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Around The Islands With Anne
Chiropractic Couple Open
For Business On Sanibel;
Banner Pools At Your Service
by Anne Mitchell
H
usbandand-wife
chiropractors Dr. Greg
Walsh and Dr.
Jaclyn Walsh
want potential
patients to know
that they can be
treated without
any of the “popping and cracking” that is often associated with their profession.
That’s just the gases in the joints
being released, explained Dr. Jaclyn
Walsh.
She and her husband recently
opened Sanibel Chiropractic, purchasing the business from Dr. Michael
Chiropractors Dr. Greg Walsh and Dr. Jaclyn
Tolisano.
She acknowleged that some people Walsh in their Sanibel office
actually like to hear the sounds because
it makes them feel as though the joint-alignment process is working – but with modern
instruments, there’s no need for it. “It doesn’t take that much force to get a bone to
move,” she noted.
Others are afraid to go because they think it will hurt or “that they will be twisted
into a pretzel,” in Dr. Greg Walsh’s words.
The Walshes use gun-type instruments that send painless pulses to the specific
areas being treated. The instruments are more accurate than the hands, they say, and
help make the patient feel more relaxed.
Another helpful piece of equipment is the upright treatment table that tilts the
patient into the correct position. It requires no straddling of a bench or climbing onto a
table.
The Walshes moved here from Paducah, Kentucky, where they practiced together
with Jaclyn’s uncle. When they were ready to strike out on their own, Florida was top
of the list.
“Our practice will be focusing on delivering specific, gentle treatment through
instrument adjusting,” said Dr. Greg Walsh. They accept walk-ins.
Since opening their new business, they have introduced a new, lower price list with
family plan incentives and added new features such as HydroMassage, which is already
becoming a favorite. It consists of a soft padded “table” atop a large tub of water. You
can control the intensity and location of the massage on a touch screen to manipulate
the water jets. Once settled in, you can listen to music or play interactive games on the
screen.
If you’d like to try it, stop in. The price is $1 per minute for patients (with the first
10 minutes free for new patients), $2 per minute for non-patients. Buy nine massages
and get the 10th free. Choose as few as 10 minutes or as long as an hour.
The HydroMassage works whether you want a gentle, relaxing massage or an
intense one that focuses on a specific area.
“People who work on the island don’t have much time and they get stressed out,”
said Dr. Greg Walsh.
Also, some people don’t enjoy the hands-on treatment of a therapist and they don’t
like to take off their clothes, or perhaps they want more control of the massage, he
added.
He considers massaging the soft tissues a logical addition to the chiropractic treatments, which focus on joints and the nervous system.
Greg Walsh graduated from Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic in
Spartanburg, South Carolina. He attended the Ohio State University and completed
his Bachelor of Science degree from Excelsior College.
Jaclyn Walsh earned her doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of
Chiropractic in 2009.
Sanibel Chiropractic is open Monday through Saturday, Sunday by appointment, at
1456 Periwinkle Way, Suite C. For more information or to make an appointment, call
472-0900.
If you have a pool, you will know that this time of year, more maintenance is
required. The summer rains, high temperatures and increased use add up to the need
for extra chemicals and, perhaps, repairs.
Banner Pool Service has been in business on the islands for many years doing
service and repair. A couple of years ago, Banner opened a store in Anchor Point
shopping center to supply all your needs – everything from pool toys to pumps, filters
and complete packages, including salt systems.
And here’s a neat service: the store has demonstration units for salt pools to show
customers and
introduce the
concept or troubleshoot with them.
Owner David
Liebetrau said pool
owners noticing
cloudy water and a
filmy substance on
the surface should
check for whitefly.
Infestations are rife
right now, especially in species such
as ficus, gumbo
limbo, strangler
figs and schefflera. The HydroMassage bed
The flies produce
a waxy debris that falls into
pools and also clogs up
filters.
Liebetrau said your pool
company can’t deal with
it – you have to consult your
landscaper.
Banner Pool is 1633
Periwinkle Way, Sanibel,
phone 472-4100.
LIVE ON THE
ISLANDS
The Crow’s Nest at
’Tween Waters Inn will
feature Bad Banditos on
Friday and Saturday from 9
p.m. to 1 a.m. The Crow’s
Nest is at 15951 Captiva
Drive, phone 472-5161.
David Liebetrau, left, and Taylor Walton with the salt water
Traditions on the
pool control units available for demonstration at Banner
Beach at the Island
Pool
Inn has live entertainment
most nights. This week’s
lineup includes: Friday,
dancing to Joe McCormick
and singer Barbara Smith;
Saturday, Joe McCormick
and singer Marvilla Marzan;
Wednesday and Thursday,
dancing to Joe McCormick
with popular favorites and
smooth vocal stylings, R&B,
jazz and pop. Traditions is
at 3111 West Gulf Drive,
phone 472-4559.
Sweet Melissa’s Café
features Michael David
playing light acoustic background music Wednesday
through Saturday from
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sweet
Youngsters love these shark-fin lifejackets available at
Melissa’s is at 1625
Banner Pool, price $39.95
Periwinkle Way, Sanibel,
phone 472-1956.
George & Wendy’s Sanibel
Seafood Grille has live entertainment
as follows: Friday, August 24, Anthony
Wayne; Thursday, Karaoke. The restaurant
is at 2499 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, phone
395-1263.
Since 1975
The Jacaranda has entertainment
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Saturday, various artists are featured. On
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information about real estate,
Buckeye Ken, contemporary, Top 40 and
shopping, restaurants and services.
blues; Thursday, 2 Hot, contemporary,
Just click on the logos surrounding
reggae and dance. The Jacaranda is at
1223 Periwinkle Way, phone 472-1771.
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This 3/2 pool home is located on a direct access canal
and is truly a must see! This Island home features high
ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, over sized kitchen with
stainless appliances, upgraded fixtures, granite surfaces,
pantry and center island with plenty of cupboard space.
Home also has a wood burning fireplace for the cool Island
nights, 2 stage A/C systems (5 and 3 ton) for the hot island days, fire pit area, 10
thousand pound boat lift, sparkling pool, deeded beach access and lush landscaping
all situated on a private road. Take a leisurely stroll to the Sanibel Marina and enjoy
the fresh seafood at Grandma Dots restaurant. Offered for $959,000 Contact Tracy
Walters “Mr. Listr” 239/994- 7975 or Connie Walters “Ms. Listr” at 239/841-4540
BEST CAPTIVA GULF FRONT
OPPORTUNITY IN YEARS
Priced to sell at Land Value, this property offers you multiple
options, renovate the existing 2 bedroom beachfront cottage
and guest house,for great rental potential, or use the guest
house while you build your beachfront Dream Home. You can
always build an all new guest house and main house or just hold the property for
future market appreciation. This property has an added feature, a 71-2 foot right of
use access to Roosevelt Channel, so bring your kayak! Plans are available for a new
main and Guest house or built to suite. Offered for $2,795,000. Contact George
Kohlbrenner 239/565-8805.
LOGGERHEAD CAY #583
Amazing GULF VIEWS from this 3rd floor condo. This unit
is FULLY FURNISHED and just steps away from the sandy
white beaches. Loggerhead Cay is one of the Islands most
popular condominium complexes as it has AMENITIES
GALORE! Community grills, shuffleboard, tennis courts
are just a few of the many amenities available. This unit is
quiet and features an open floor plan. Offered for $549,000. Contact Tracy Walters
“Mr. Listr” 239/994- 7975 or Connie Walters “Ms. Listr” at 239/841-4540
Renovated and updated, this 1 bedroom, 2 bath
condo capitalizes on waterfront views across lush
green foliage with eastern exposure. The great room
combines the living, dining and kitchen maximizing
for a feeling of spaciousness and great light. The
kitchen includes granite countertops and white cabinetry. The master suite is
updated with West Indies flair. This bay front condominium located in South Seas
Island Resort. With the investors or vacation home in mind, this condominium
offers a strong monthly income. The water’s edge Bayside Villa community has
under building parking, pool, spa, bbq’s along with separate storage lockers.
Welcome to the Islands! Offered for $280,000. Contact LeAnne Taylor Suarez
239/872-1632
#5144
For the early risers...enjoy the sunrise across the
Sound. This end location offers additional side
windows for the panoramic view. For the boaters...
relax and enjoy the sailboats or other types pass
by. For the naturalist...enjoy the enormous types of
birds scoop up their last feeding. For the fisherman...
abundance of fish with dolphin and manatee sightings! This 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath
villa recently renovated with new living room furnishings, flat panel tv’s, freshly
painted and more. South Seas Island Resort “offers a quiet refuge with secluded
luxury, exclusive amenities, and abundant nature.” Offered for $339,500 Contact
LeAnne Taylor Suarez 239/872-1632
LIVE ON THE BAY WITH BEACH
ACCESS DIRECTLY ACROSS
THE STREET
View encompasses a broad sweep of uninhabited,
northern Sanibel Island and the broad channel leading
out to Pine Island Sound. Landscaped grounds, gently
curving driveway long enough for seclusion past palms,
sea grapes to a circular drive. Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath located on the upper level
offering privacy from the newly renovated living & dining rooms; screen enclosed
round tower looks out to the large private pool & beyond a private sunning patio &
boat dock. Offered for $1,799,999 Contact LeAnne Taylor Suarez 239/872-1632.
OLD PELICAN BAY
View straight out over the pool to the Gulf of Mexico.
Beautifully maintained large property on West Gulf
Drive. Glassed in lanai providing additional living
area to an already spacious and desirable floor plan.
Large master suite and bath, second bath services
the den (or 3rd bedroom) and the guest room along with and additional powder
room. Offered for $1,225,000.00. Contact Linda Naton 239/691-5024
Appreciate being in touch with native
surroundings. This well maintained waterfront lot
has many enhancements including fill, dock and
manicured trees. An opportunity to purchase
an undeveloped home site with such unrivalled
views! Explore the potential of building your own
custom home at this truly exceptional location within a quaint gated community.
The impressive waterfront community offers direct access to the Gulf of Mexico
and privacy overlooking preserve on this Cul de sac road. Survey available upon
request. SELLER FINANCING option upon mutually agreed terms and conditions.
Offered for $319,500 Contact LeAnne Taylor Suarez 239/872-1632.
THE ULTIMATE FISHING RETREAT!
SANIBEL HARBOUR YACHT CLUB
SOMERSET AT THE REEF
This charming three bedroom, two bath home is
located on the very desirable East End on a canal.
Enjoy the beautiful pool with three waterfalls & spa, the
new large dock on the canal or lounge in the spacious
screened in deck overlooking the pool and canal.
Cathedral ceilings in the open family room directly
off of the eat in kitchen. A large master suite with walk in closet & screened deck/
sitting area. This home includes an oversized garage perfect for large boat and beach
access just around the corner. This home provides Gulf access, beach access a huge
dock and a tropical canal. Perfect for a fisherman! Offered for $567,500. Contact
Tracy “ Mr. Listr”239/ 994-7975 or Connie “Ms Listr” 239/841-4540
Experience stress free boat ownership with a
great dockaminium featuring 5 star restaurant,
Concierge service, Deli and catering, unlimited
boat launching, beach area with Tiki hut
and BBQ grills, 24 hour security complete
washdown and engine flush after each use.
#259 - $49,900 reduced!!
#278 - $24,900
Contact Marianne Stewart 239/560-6420
#159 - $37,000 reduced!
Contact Tracy Walters 239/994-7975
1149 Periwinkle Way 239/472-0176 fax 239/472-0350 • 11526 Andy Rosse Lane 239/472-1270 fax 239-472-1268 • 11509 Andy Rosse Lane 239/472-1395
www.jnaislandrealestate.com
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Shell Point Academy Class Features
Hong Kong – The Rise Of The Dragon
op wellness/fitness facilities and services for age 50-plus adults.
To learn more about Shell Point Retirement Community, visit www.shellpoint.org
or call 1-800-780-1131.
T
From page 1
he Academy at Shell Point invites
Southwest Florida residents to attend an
informative presentation entitled, Hong
Kong – The Rise of the Dragon. The event will
take place on Tuesday, September 11 from 10 to
11:30 a.m. in the Grand Cypress Room of The
Woodlands at Shell Point Retirement Community.
Tickets are required to attend, and can be purchased for $10 each by calling 489-8472.
Professor Adrian Kerr, a well known author
and educator, returns to Shell Point to trace Hong
Kong’s epic journey from a tiny uninhabited
swampy British colony after the Opium War of
1839, to its current status as global financial economic powerhouse and business capital. Meaning
“Fragrant Harbor,” the city has a dramatic physical
setting with an expansive skyline overlooking the
picturesque Victoria Harbor.
“We will put Hong Kong in the context of
China’s fascinating long and turbulent history and
Adrian Kerr
track its rise under the 1997 ‘one country two systems’ mandate,” said Kerr. “We will discuss how it has become the model for the rest
of China.”
“Professor Kerr is one of our most popular and regular presenters in the Academy
at Shell Point,” said Teri Kollath, manager of Academy and Volunteer Services. “We
are pleased to welcome him back, and I know that guests will enjoy this informative presentation. He always brings intriguing and informative presentations to our
Academy because of his immense knowledge of the history of various regions and his
ability to share how their history relates to today.”
The Academy of Life Long Learning at Shell Point is an educational initiative for
the residents of the retirement community. The Academy provides anywhere from 70
to 90 classes each semester that encompass a well-rounded curriculum of educational
opportunities for senior adults. The Academy of Life Long Learning at Shell Point was
named as one of 2008’s most innovative active aging programs by the International
Council on Active Aging (ICAA), an association that supports professionals who devel-
Sanibel Night Prom
“We’re working very hard to make this
a night to remember for everyone,” said
event chair Patty Holston. “If you like to
dance, socialize and have a good time,
all while raising money for a great cause,
then this is the event for you!”
“The Sanibel School PTA and the
Sanibel School Fund work together to
raise money to fill in the funding gaps
at our school,” added Denise McKee,
PTA president. “With great help from
our community, we’ve been able to provide students with laptop and desktop
computers for their classrooms, yearly
software upgrades and supplies for teachers and students. All of these tools serve
to enhance the educational experience of
every student at The Sanibel School.”
Tickets to Sanibel Night Prom are
$25 per person and may be purchased
through The Sanibel School as well as
at The Dunes on the night of the event.
Guests must be 21 or older to attend. All
proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit
The Sanibel School.
While Holston stated that she is
looking forward to getting down to the
sounds of the Bee Gees’ You Should Be
Dancing, The Sanibel School’s principal,
Barbara Von Harten, plans on shaking
her hips to songs like Last Dance, by
the legendary “Queen of Disco,” Donna
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in Anchor Point
1633 Periwinkle Way
Summer.
As for Leilani Sivsov, general manager
at The Dunes, she is looking forward to
attending a fun and festive community
event.
“We are always happy to host anything that’s for a good cause here on the
islands, especially The Sanibel School,”
said Sivsov. “And I enjoy any excuse to
whip out my ‘70s red sequin jumpsuit!”
For more information, contact Patty
Holston via email at thesanibelprom@
gmail.com.
Top Ten Books
On The Island
1. Girl In Translation by Jean Kwok
2. Fifty Shades Darker by EL James
3. Living Sanibel by Charles Sobczak
4. To Heaven And Back by Mary C.
Neal
5. Amazing Animal Stories From
CROW by Brian Johnson
6. Language Of Flowers by Vanessa
Diffenbaugh
7. Divergent by Veronica Roth
8. In The Woods by Tana French
9. Wisdom From Gift From The Sea
by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
10. Fifty Shades Freed by EL James
Courtesy of Sanibel Island Bookshop.
Pool Service & Supply
Chlorine • Tabs • Tools • Pumps
Free computerized water analysis
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STORE HOURS: M-F 9-4 SAT 10-1 • SERVICE: MON-SAT 8-5
Fort Myers Airpark: Luxury Estate on 4.2
ac., 7 BR, 7 baths, big pool, hangar,
runway, separate guest house.
Office Building Cape Coral: Excellent
location in down town Cape Coral,
9,600 s.f. for sale.
$ 4,800,000
$ 399,000
Choosing The Right Insurance Agent
Makes All The Difference
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Fort Myers: Esteemed Riverfront Estate in
“Edgewater”, 4 BR, 4 baths, big pool,
private beach, tropical landscaping.
$ 3,050,000
Thomas Hopf
1101 Periwinkle Way #105 Sanibel, FL 33957
Tel.: 239-472-0044
www.engelvoelkers.com/sanibel
Fort Myers: This magnificent two-level,
6 bed / 5 bath masterpiece offers the
ultimate in elegant living on 1+ acre.
$ 1,950,000
Long-time Island Resident
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and personal insurance needs.
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Serving Florida
for over 55
years with a
team of over 35
professionals.
Sanibel Rec Recognizes Volunteers
Of The Month Santos And Smith
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Santos is going into her sophomore year at Cypress Lake High School in the fall.
She recently moved to Sanibel from Texas and has lived in three other states prior to
Florida. In her free time, Santos enjoys shopping, hanging out with her friends and
training for her high school track team.
Smith is going into his freshman year at Fort Myers High School in the
International Baccalaureate program. In his spare time, he enjoys playing baseball,
working out and reading. Smith grew up on Sanibel and attended The Sanibel School
as well as the After School Program and Summer Camp Program for eight years at
the Sanibel Recreation Center.
Volunteer opportunities are now available. For information on joining your friends
and neighbors who serve as volunteers, call 472-0345.
SPORTS QUIZ
Nick Smith
T
he City of Sanibel Recreation Department would like to recognize Volunteers
of the Month Katie Santos and Nick Smith.
Santos and Smith are both new to our team of counselors in training (CIT),
dedicating their volunteer time to working with the youth Summer Camp Program at
the Sanibel Recreation Center. Both Santos and Smith began volunteering in July and
have logged an average of over 200 hours. They enjoy assisting counselors by playing
table games with the summer campers, setting up gym activities and assisting with arts
and crafts.
When asked how volunteering has impacted her life Santos replied, “It has made
me more responsible and more open-minded.” And Smith answered, “It has shown
me that you can learn something from each person you meet even if they are a child.”
916 Beach Rd
3 bedrm on canal with den, dock,
& caged pool plus hot-tub $899K
966 Greenwood Ct South
3-bedrm updated townhome in
Dunes golf community $324.9K
5307 Umbrella Pool Rd
Oversized parcel in Sanibel
Bayous near this beach $449K
Compass Point #141
Updated 2 bedrm with den, this
view, & terrific income $899K
ANSWERS
1. Jeff Bagwell, in 1991. 2. Bill McKechnie (Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Cincinnati). 3. Ron Yary in 1968 (Minnesota) and O.J. Simpson in 1969 (Buffalo). 4. Dallas’ Dirk Nowitzki did it in the 2000-01 season. 5. Jaromir
Jagr, with 16. 6. It was the 2000 Summer Olympics. 7. Mike Reid, in the 1976 U.S. Open.
Katie Santos
1. Who was the last Houston Astro to be named N.L. Rookie of the Year?
2. Dick Williams was one of two managers to take three different franchises to the
World Series. Who is the other?
3. In 1968 and in 1969, a University of Southern Cal player was taken No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft. Name the two players.
4. In 2009-10, Toronto’s Andrea Bargnani became the second 7-footer to have
more than 100 blocked shots and 100 3-pointers in a season. Who was the first?
5. Who holds the record for most career regular-season OT goals in NHL history?
6. At which Olympic Games did Greco-Roman wrestler Rulon Gardner end
Aleksandr Karelin’s 13-year winning streak?
7. Who was the last male amateur to lead after a round of a golf major before Tom
Lewis did it at the British Open in 2011?
Sandalfoot #5C1
Beach-front updated 2 bedrm
with on-site rental income $699K
Susan Andrews
David Anderson
Elise Carnes
Lisa Murty
Realtor®
Broker-Owner
Office Manager &
Closing Coordinator
Notary & Listing
Coordinator
Realtor®
Sales Associate
Sundial Beach Resort #I-101
Updated ground floor walkout
club suite with income $349.9K
2242 Periwinkle Way, #3 i 472-HOME (4663) i 888-603-0603 i SanibelSusan.com
1118 Sand Castle Rd
Vacant lot near causeway with
golf, tennis & more $299K
1847 Farm Trail
Residential Island Woods lot with
community amenities $249K
437 Lake Murex Circle
High elevation lake-front lot
just steps to the beach $249K
Colony Resort #47
One of lowest-priced near-beach
island condos w/income $149K
837 Limpet Dr
1/2+acre direct access canal
parcel with patio dock $899K
545 Rabbit Rd
Western exposure lot nearby
this deeded beach access $179K
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in a row,” said Kirsten O’Donnell, Goodwill’s director of public relations. “Donation
drives like this one are a fun way of bringing the community together, and supporting
our mission.”
Goodwill’s employees will also be featured during the weekend donation drive. On
August 25, Darlene Neptune, an employee from Goodwill’s Naples Town Centre location, will sing the National Anthem before the Miracle host the Palm Beach Cardinals.
Goodwill Punta Gorda employee Brenda Caruthers, recognized for her outstanding
customer service, will throw the ceremonial first pitch.
Goodwill and the Miracle have other activities planned for Saturday’s game, including a Goodwill fashion show.
Hammond Stadium is located at the Lee County Sports Complex, on Six Mile
Cypress Parkway, south of Daniels Parkway in Fort Myers. For more information on
the Fort Myers Miracle, visit www.miraclebaseball.com.
For store locations and more information about Goodwill’s mission, visit www.goodwillswfl.org.
PGA Tips
Uneven Lies
Miss-A-Miracle and the Goodwill mascot at a Miracle game
Miracle Hosts Goodwill Donation Drive
G
oodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is partnering with the Fort Myers Miracle
to collect donations of gently used clothing, accessories and household goods.
Goodwill will accept donations at Hammond Stadium during the Miracle’s home
games on Friday, August 24 through Sunday, August 26.
Goodwill will collect donations at a truck in the Hammond Stadium parking lot from
5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with the Sunday donations being collected
12:30 through 3 p.m.
Baseball fans donating to Goodwill during the donation drive will receive a general
admission ticket voucher which can be used for the Miracle vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs
home game on Friday, August 31. They will also receive a Goodwill coupon, which
may be used at any Goodwill Retail & Donation Center in Lee, Collier, Charlotte or
Hendry Counties.
“Goodwill is happy to be partnering with the Fort Myers Miracle for the fourth year
GOLF
$40 before 3 pm
$35 after 3 pm
by Matt Oakley,
PGA Golf
Professional
I
like to practice
my golf. It is
something I
can do alone and
always makes the
rest of the world
melt away. Of
course, I practice
like everyone
practices – on a
perfectly even practice tee with a flat
lie. Then, we go onto the golf course
and hit that perfect drive right down the
middle of the fairway, you get to your
ball and – Whoa! – a slightly uneven
lie. This is where the game begins; the
earth is not flat, not even close.
Here are the four most common
uneven lies in golf, what errors they cause
and how to fix them:
1. Sidehill – Ball Above Feet
The three most common errors on
this lie are chunking, pulling and hooking.
• Stand as perpendicular to the lie as
possible, yet the weight is on the balls of
the feet. In other words, do not lean into
the shot but rather stand taller.
• Choke down on the club so the
club can clear the ground. Think about
it, if the ball is above your feet the ball
is closer to you than normal. To avoid
chunking, choke down towards the metal
of the club.
• Position the ball near the center of
the feet, since the weight transfer will not
be as strong.
• Stay still through the shot. If you dip,
you will hit way behind the ball.
• Take a few practice swings before
the shot to get the feel of what gravity is
trying to do to you while you swing.
• Allow for the pull or the hook by
aiming right of the target.
2. Sidehill – Ball Below Feet
The three most common errors on this
lie are topped, pushed and push-sliced.
• Go to the full length of the grip.
• Stand close enough to the ball to
easily reach it with the club head.
• Angle the body close to perpendicular with the ground, but sit deeper in the
knees at address and let the weight feel
more on the heels.
• Keep the suspension radius constant.
Do not pull up or fall forward.
• Aim to the left an amount relative to
the tilt of the club face and allow the ball
to go to the right.
3. Downhill Lie
this lie are the push, push-fade and
topped shots.
• Play the ball slightly back of middle
in the stance.
• Set up perpendicular to the ground,
but resist being pulled down the hill past
the ball (stay back).
• Tilt the shoulders as much as possible to match the slope of the ground (it
helps to sit more in the right knee).
• Allow for the ball to come out lower,
hotter and roll farther.
• Aim to the left to commensurate
with the slope.
4. Uphill Lie
this lie are pulling, chunking and under
clubbing.
• Set up perpendicular to the ground
level, but with a bit more focus of keeping
the weight on the left side through the
swing.
• Play the ball near the middle of your
stance.
• Take at least one more club for the
distance required.
• Choke down on the club for better
control.
• Aim to the right.
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Chamber Holds
Monthly Business
Luncheon
Guest speaker Kim Martin of the Sanibel
Postal Service addresses members of the
Chamber of Commerce
services the post office offers local businesses to help them market their services
in a professional and effective manner.
Bob Kern, owner of Island Graphics,
sponsor of the lunch, also addressed the
guests and he updated the group on the
range of expanded graphic design and
printing services that the business is now
offering.
The lunch was well attended and the
hospitality shown by the Captiva Island
Yacht Club was very much appreciated by
the chamber’s members.
Bob Kern of Island Graphics addresses the
gathering
T
he Sanibel Captiva Chamber of
Commerce held its monthly business lunch on August 14, an event
sponsored by Island Graphics. The business lunch was held at the Captiva Island
Yacht Club.
The guest speaker was the new
Sanibel Postmaster Kim Martin, who was
accompanied by Christy Sickmond, the
business solutions specialist for the post
office. Martin spoke about the various
During the August Business Lunch, Janet Strickland receives a door prize from chamber
marketing director Bridgit Stone-Budd
From page 34
Around The Islands
The Mucky Duck on Andy Rosse
Lane, Captiva, features music by Mark
Dupuy on Mondays; Rich Lancaster,
Wednesdays; Gene Federico, Thursdays
and Saturdays; and Buckeye Ken,
Fridays.
The Island Cow on Periwinkle Way
has live entertainment on Friday with
Dan Confrey; Saturday, Diana Lynn; and
Sunday, Buckeye Ken. Phone 472-0606.
RC Otter’s, 11506 Andy Rosse
Lane, Captiva, has live music daily with
dining inside and out, phone 395-1142.
Keylime Bistro features live music
days and nights seven days a week. New
to the line-up is Ken Limeri playing jazz
sax from 6 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday.
The bistro is at 11509 Andy Rosse Lane,
Captiva, phone 395-4000.
Restaurant owners/managers, please
e-mail or fax your entertainment schedule to Anne Mitchell at islandsuncity@
aol.com or 395-2299.
Buying, Selling, or just want to chat... TALK TO CHUCK!
673 East Rocks
Tennis Place C-35
• Nice 3BR/2BA lake front, elevated pool home.
• Enjoy gorgeous water views and nightly sunsets.
• Lg great room w/vaulted ceiling...opens to lanai.
• Beautifully furnished. Large enclosed pool/lanai.
• Great location... only a short walk to the beach.
beach.
• 2 BR/1 ½ BA clean & fully equipped unit.
• Overlooks direct access salt water canal.
• Beautifully landscaped. Weekly rentals.
• Only minutes to the Gulf by bike or boat.
• Boat dockage available to owners.
9319 Kincaid Court
• Completely renovated 3BR/2BA elevated home. NICE!!!
• Cathedral ceiling, hickory wood flooring, granite counters.
• Large pantry, stainless appliances, 42” cabinets in kitchen.
• Impact doors/windows. Two car garage with lots of storage.
• Enjoy water view from deck. Huge lot! New sod/landscape.
$629,000
$249,000
$579,000
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4203 Dingman Dr.
RE/MAX AWARD
WINNING REALTOR!
476 Las Tiendas
Tarpon Bay Road
SH
OR
TS
ALE
Chuck Bergstrom
ISLAND RESIDENT, REALTOR®
WWW.CHUCKBERGSTROM.COM
• Gorgeous renovation! 4BR/3BA on West Gulf Dr.
• Gourmet kitchen, S/S appliances, 42” cabinets.
• New baths, granite/quartz counters, Birch wood floors.
• 10’ ceilings, impact glass, new elevator, fireplace.
• Lg, pool on approx. 1 acre parcel across from the beach.
• 3BR/2BA “Old Florida”style in Las Tiendas.
• Remodeled kitchen w/stainless appliances.
• Bright, open w/vaulted ceilings throughout.
• Wood flooring. Enclosed lanai/heated pool.
• Near beach, bay, shopping, restaurants...
$2,595,000
$599,000
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• Build your Sanibel Dream Home.
• Convenient mid-island Residential location.
• Natural parcel with 1-1/2 acres of privacy.
• Tarpon Bay Parcel includes Lots 1-6, Lots 17-20.
• Steps to shopping, restaurants, Bailey’s market.
$250,000
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An Island Resident Specializing in Island Properties
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Superior Interiors
Light Up Your Life
With The Right
Room Lighting
by Marcia Feeney
I
n addition to
knowing which
colors are the
most flattering
to you, it’s also
important for you
to take into consideration how light,
both natural and
artificial, will affect
your desired color
scheme. First, consider how much natural light enters the
room, and for how tong a period during
the day.
In sunny rooms with a southern exposure, cool colors will be more pleasing
than warm ones; hot yellows and reds
will produce a unpleasant glare during
a large part of the day, and are more
effectively used in room that faces north
and needs the warming effect of sunny
colors. Darkening the room by covering
the windows does nothing, except make
all the colors in your room look dark
and gloomy. The window treatment you
use will definitely affect the amount and
quality of natural light in your room, and
therefore your color scheme.
Artificial light can affect colors even
more markedly. Generally, standard
incandescent bulbs give off a yellowish
light, while standard fluorescents create
a cold and harsher light. However, many
different tints of bulbs are available in
both types of lights. Using the right tint
in the bulbs you select will definitely help
you control the way your colors look in
artificial light.
• Red light makes pink or red hued
walls look grey; blue tinted light makes
them look purple; yellow light makes
them look red-orange.
• Blue light makes blue-tinted walls
look grey; red light makes them look
purple; yellow light gives them a greenish
cast.
• Yellow light makes yellow walls
look grey; red light makes. them look
orange: blue toned light makes them look
unpleasantly greenish
• Red light makes green walls look
grey; yellow light makes them look bluish
green; blue light makes them look yellowish green.
As you can see, the effect of different colors is not always predictable, but
throwing a light of one color on a wall of
the same color will always tend to neutralize that color and ultimately make the
wall look dull and grey. Definitely not a
pretty picture!
You choose a color scheme because
it’s becoming to your own coloring, be
sure to carry through with a lighting plan
that will do what you want it to do, and
not detract from the effect you have in
mind.
Marcia Feeney is an interior designer
on Sanibel/Captiva Islands. She can be
reached at marcia@decden.net.
PAWS Seeks Foster Homes
For Mother Cat And Kittens
Are You
Grounded?
by Bryan Hayes
Y
ou probably
have noticed
that I can’t
resist a corny reference related to
my industry, hence
the title of this
article. But hey, I’m
just here to share
something I know,
and sometimes I
like to think I’m funny.
I have a question for you: do you
know the difference between a grounded
and ungrounded outlet? If not, I can
explain. Homes that were built before the
1960s didn’t have grounded outlets, and
everything built thereafter should (but it
may not always be the case.) If you look
at the outlets around your home, they
should have the telltale three slots that
allow you to plug in the three-pronged
appliances around our homes. Another
important feature of modern outlets is
split receptacles, where each half of an
outlet is linked to a different circuit or
a switch. These are often used in bedrooms that are linked to a switch. These
are used for turning a lamp on, while
the other outlet is still available for other
needs.
Another term you are probably familiar with is GFI or GFCI (ground fault
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Mother cat, left, and a few of her kittens
P
AWS needs foster homes and donations to help care for a mama cat and her
six kittens that were found in an abandoned apartment on Sanibel after their
owner was evicted.
The mother cat is small and white, and her six babies are approximately 3-monthsold and mostly all white and some are white and gray.
PAWS will have them tested to make sure everyone is healthy and then have them
spayed or neutered, but after that, they will need foster homes.
Coral Vet doesn’t have space because they are in the middle of renovations, therefore, there is a lack of usable space.
If you can help, call PAWS volunteer Pam at 472-4823. Help us help them find
their forever homes. Donations made payable to PAWS can be mailed to P.O. Box
855, Sanibel, FL 33957.
circuit interrupter), and you’ve likely seen
them around your home in places like
your kitchen or bathrooms (it’s particularly important to have them in places that
have water.) It may have even tripped on
you a few times, but I can tell you that
this is a good thing. GFCIs are meant
to protect you in wet locations. What
happens is the device senses a sudden
unusual spike in energy draw. Such is
the situation of standing on a wet floor in
bare feet where you can become part of
the circuit. Once the GFCI measures this
imbalance, it almost instantly shuts off
the electricity to prevent you from getting
shocked. There are several code requirements for these devices and if you have
an older home, it’s important to know if
you are up to code.
An ungrounded electrical outlet lacks a
ground wire. In some cases, when people
were updating their old homes to new
three-pronged outlets, they just changed
the outlet, but didn’t add this wire. This is
something that can be and should be tested. If you’re unsure you can always call
your electrical contractor and they can do
this very simple check for you.
As always, thanks for reading.
Bryan Hayes is a Sanibel air conditioning contractor. He also owns, with
his brother Todd, an electrical business on Sanibel. He can be reached at
Bryan@Sanibelair.com.
on DeLuca,
broker
of Royal
Shell Real Estate,
announced that
Pamela McCall has
joined the company
as an agent and will
be working with
the Cory Lauer &
Company Team.
McCall has
lived and worked
Pamela McCall
in over 11 different countries around the world, including
Peru, Costa Rica, Cambodia, Vietnam,
Russia, Nicaragua, Colombia, Germany,
Australia, Spain and East Africa. She
speaks Spanish, “gasterbeiter” German
and French.
She has been in international real
estate for 33 years and is a Certified
International Property Expert (CIPS)
and an Accredited Buyer Representative
(ABR).
S
teve Fisher was honored for being
the top selling associate at RE/
MAX of the Islands during the
month of July.
Fisher began his career in real estate
in 1981 and joined RE/MAX of the
Islands 10 years later. In 2001, he was
inducted into the RE/MAX International
Hall of Fame.
Top Marketing
Associate
C
huck Andrews was named the top
marketing associate at RE/MAX
of the Islands in July. Originally
from Ashtabula, Ohio, Andrews graduated from Ohio State University in 1975.
He relocated to Sanibel in that same
year and became a realtor in 1986.
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Billy’s Bike Shop
Becomes 10K
Race Sponsor
F
riends In Service Here (FISH) of
Sanibel announced that Billy’s
Bike Shop & Segway Rentals has
become one of the Silver Sponsors
of the 4th annual 10K Race 4 FISH.
The race is scheduled to take place on
Saturday, October 13 on Sanibel.
Billy’s Bike Shop & Segway Rentals
has been a great supporter of the FISH
organization, and particularly of all of the
FISH 10K races.
“Our motto at Billy’s Bike Shop is to
provide expert sales, repairs and islandfriendly advice,” said owners Billy and
Salli Kirkland. “We also have a personal
motto to support our community’s nonprofits and volunteer our services wherever needed, because we feel that it’s the
best way to pay back the blessings of a
successful business.”
The FISH 10K race is one of Billy
Kirkland’s favorite opportunities to donate
private label bottled water, lights, trucks
and manpower to assure the success of
an event that raises funds and offers a fitness challenge to residents and visitors in
our island paradise. The exposure Billy’s
Bike Shop receives through sponsorship,
and the joy Kirkland gets from being the
official “go-fer” of the morning of the
run, assures their annual sponsorship.
“Billy Kirkland has been instrumental
in our past successes during this event,”
said Bill Fellows, president of FISH. “His
Pictured from left, Pete Bender, Nancy Bender, Ed Ridlehoover, Debbie Sands, operations manager at Billy’s Bike Shop & Segway
Rentals, John Pryor, owners Salli and Billy Kirkland and Bill Fellows
time and manpower always go above and
beyond to make sure that everything we
need is at our disposal. We are always
grateful to both him and Salli for their
ongoing support and we thank them for
choosing to be one of our sponsors.”
The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. at
The Community House, and will once
again follow a marked 10K circuit around
the island, returning to The Community
House for the finish line. There will also
be a trade fair, which is aimed at the runners, their families and friends, as well
as refreshment tables and water stations
around the island for runners.
The 10K Race 4 FISH is being held
in conjunction with the Fort Myers Track
Club and is expected to attract more
than 400 runners this year. More than
40 island businesses and organizations
sponsored the race in 2011, and over
120 people volunteered to support and
execute the event.
Runners can download the 10K Race
4 FISH entry form at www.fishofsanibel.
com/fish-10k.
Local Businesses Sponsor Fillet &
Release Tournament For Hospice
Todd and Bryan Hays, co-owners of Sanibel Air Conditioning, Inc. and Sanctuary Island
Electric, Inc.
S
anibel Air Conditioning, Inc. and its sister company Sanctuary Island Electric,
Inc. will be one of the sponsors of the Fillet & Release Tournament for
Hospice which will take place on Saturday, September 15. In addition to the
sponsorships, co-owners and brothers Bryan and Todd Hayes will compete in the
tournament for the $7,500 first prize.
The 8th annual tournament is a fundraiser for Hope Hospice, which serves the
Lee, Glades and Hendry counties. For more than 30 years, Hope has provided end-oflife care, comfort and support for patients and their families.
“This is a great event and we at Sanibel Air Conditioning and Sanctuary Island
Electric are glad that we had the opportunity to sponsor it,” said Todd Hayes. “It is
always a fun event that brings the community together for a great cause. And naturally, Bryan and I look forward to competing in the tournament.”
For more information about the Fillet & Release Tournament for Hospice, visit
http://www.filletandrelease4hospice.com/index.htm.
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School Smart
by Shelley M.
Greggs, NCSP
D
ear
Shelley,
My
daughter started
a new school this
year and they have
therapy dogs there.
I am somewhat
uncomfortable with
these animals and
don’t understand how they help children.
What can you tell me about “therapy”
dogs in schools?
Christina B, Ocala, Florida
Christina,
There are many benefits of having
therapy dogs at a school. The concept of
therapy dogs began in World War II when
Dr. Charles Mayo (of the Mayo Clinic)
noticed how wounded troops responded
positively to a pet terrier named Smokey
who was allowed to visit the wounded soldiers. The idea that an animal can bring
happiness and lower stress evolved and,
by 1976, programs to certify animals for
therapeutic purposes began. In 1982, an
organization was founded in California
to bring therapy animals to work with
severely handicapped children and the
elderly and the practice of animal assisted
therapy has grown from this.
There is limited research suggesting
that interactions with therapy dogs can
increase oxytocin (bonding) and dopamine (happiness) while lowering cortisol
(stress), however, most of the information
we have on the benefits are anecdotal.
The reported benefits for school children that interact with therapy animals
are many and include:
Academic Benefits
• Improves attendance and decreases
tardiness
• Students turn in homework more
often and increase performance in other
subjects
• Reinforces learning
• Motivates speech, learning, and
exercise
• Stimulates the senses
• Facilitates counseling
• Does not judge, criticize or laugh,
and they are less intimidating than peers
Social Benefits
• Students build self-esteem, confidence, social skills and communication
skills
• Trusting relationships are formed
• Fosters feelings of safety and acceptance
• Decreases loneliness, anxiety, anger
and depression
• Teaches unconditional love and
acceptance,
• Teaches to give instead of receive
• Encourages positive social behaviors
• Lowers blood pressure and increases
relaxation
The therapy dogs at your daughter’s
school should be certified. This certification includes an evaluation by a certified
evaluator. The test will also include the
evaluation of the dog’s behavior around
people with the use of some type of service equipment (wheelchairs, crutches,
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A good resource for more information
on therapy dog qualifications is Therapy
Dogs International at www.tdi-dog.org.
Many schools now use therapy dogs
to help children to read. According to
Therapy Dogs International, “The main
objective of the reading program is to
provide a relaxed and ‘dog-friendly’ atmosphere, which allows students to practice
the skill of reading. Many of the children
chosen for this program have difficulties
reading and as a result have developed
self-esteem issues. They are often selfconscious when reading aloud in front of
other classmates.
By sitting down next to a dog and
reading to the dog, all threats of being
judged are put aside. The child relaxes,
pats the attentive dog and focuses on
the reading. Reading improves because
the child is practicing the skill of reading,
building self-esteem and associating reading with something pleasant.”
Talk with your daughter’s teachers
about your concerns and schedule an
observation of the dog-child practices
at your daughter’s school. As you learn
more about this situation, I think your
concerns will be addressed and perhaps
you will see some benefits of this program.
Ms. Greggs is adjunct faculty at
Edison State College where she teaches
psychology and education courses.
She is also Nationally Certified School
Psychologist and consultant for School
Consultation Services, a private educational consulting company. Questions
for publication may be addressed to
smgreggs@gmail.com. Not all questions
submitted can be addressed through
this publication.
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those elements. They must submit entries
by 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 8.
At 8 p.m. that evening, students will
display artwork in the Arts Complex
lobby and present live performances in
a TheatreLab showcase that is free and
open to the public. A panel of judges will
choose winners based on how well they
execute their ideas and incorporate the
required elements.
The art-on-the-fly competition has
become a tradition eagerly anticipated by
students who enjoy the adrenaline rush
and the chance to push themselves artistically, according to Cavin, who founded
the festival.
“It draws on their unique capacity for
procrastination and their tremendously
dynamic creativity,” he said.
Judges for this year’s 24-Hour Festival
are Lydia A. Black, executive director of
Lee County’s Alliance for the Arts;
F
lorida Gulf Coast University students will make a mad dash to
write plays, compose music and
edit films before the clock runs out during the sixth annual 24-Hour Festival, to
be held on September 7 and 8. At stake
are $500 scholarships for winners in
each of three creative categories.
At 6 p.m. on Friday, September 7,
FGCU theater professor and festival producing director Barry Cavin will announce
the required elements and themes for
the contest in the Theatre Lab in the
Arts Complex. After he finishes reading
the list, individuals and teams of students
will have just 24 hours to concoct and
complete a creative project incorporating
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Will Power
What To Do First
by Craig R. Hersch,
Florida Bar Board
Certified Wills,
Trusts & Estates
Attorney; CPA
I
was sitting down
at the desk in my
home-office the
other day wondering where to start.
I decided to clean
up my home office
and go paperless, just like we’ve done in
my professional office. The scanner is in
place, all of the statements are piled up,
and all I had to do was decide what project to tackle first.
But it’s so big and daunting of a task,
I felt myself paralyzed by indecision. It
occurred to me that when someone loses
their spouse, they have all of those similar
feelings about their legal and financial
affairs – that they don’t know where to
begin. This is particularly true because
when a loved one dies, there is obviously
a lot of emotion involved along with new
responsibilities falling on the survivor’s
shoulders.
Big projects are easier tackled in small
doses. Breaking down a big project into
smaller sub-projects is the first step. So
I thought that today, I would summarize
the big project of what to do when a
loved one dies into smaller steps.
1. Gather all of the legal documents,
including wills, trusts, irrevocable trusts,
business agreements such as shareholders
and operating agreements.
2. Gather recent bank statements,
financial statements, brokerage statements, insurance policies, annuities,
401(k) and IRA statements, deeds to real
estate and any other financial information
you might have.
3. Bring in copies of your last income
tax return. If you or your loved one has
ever filed gift tax returns (commonly
known as Form 709s), bring copies of
any and all 709s that have been filed
regardless of the year.
4. Obtain copies of death certificates.
If you can order some with the cause of
death and others without, do that.
5. Prepare a budget of your ongoing
expenses to the best of your ability. If you
have outstanding debts and credit card
statements, gather those. Determine the
amount of any outstanding mortgages. If
your loved one has co-signed any notes
or guarantees, gather those statements or
agreements.
6. Schedule an appointment with your
attorney, CPA and financial advisor. If
they are all located in the same city, it
is helpful if you have at least the initial
meeting with all of your professionals in
one meeting room. If that isn’t possible
for one reason or another, the next best
thing is to meet with one and have the
others on a conference call.
7. Bring in all of the material that
you’ve gathered above to the meeting
with your advisors. You may even want to
ask the advisors if they would like copies
in advance.
8. Remember to apply for benefits at
the social security office. You will need a
certified copy of the death certificate, a
certified copy of your marriage license,
and if you have minor children living at
home you may need to bring their birth
certificates.
9. If you own a Florida homestead,
you may qualify for a widow(er) exemption in addition to your homestead
exemption. Call the property appraiser’s
office or visit their website to determine
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New Ribbon
Supports Breast
Cancer Survivors
M
y Hope Chest, a Florida-based
non-profit, is proud to introduce the Breast Reconstruction
Awareness Ribbon, the first ribbon to
support uninsured and underinsured
breast cancer survivors.
This new ribbon speaks to the restoration, transformation and the completion
from the cancer journey that many survivors seek through reconstructive surgery
after mastectomy. For those who desire,
breast reconstruction provides closure and
a new wholeness allowing a woman to
put the disease behind her at last.
“The traditional ‘pink ribbon’ has
branded breast cancer ‘awareness, education and research’ but overlooks a huge
population of underserved survivors that
live with scars and a constant reminder of
the disease,” founder Alisa Savoretti said.
“There are hundreds of breast cancer
groups in America focused on prevention
and finding a cure, while the need for
breast reconstruction has flown under the
radar of the ‘pink ribbon.’”
The colors in the breast reconstruction ribbon transition and transform, just
like the survivors My Hope Chest helps
to become whole again. The ribbon goes
from pink – the original breast cancer
color, to white – known as the “light” or
the power of healing. The white blends to
yellow, the color of hope, sunshine and
new beginnings.
The Breast Reconstruction Awareness
Ribbon symbolizes transformation and
closure from the disease. My Hope Chest
hopes this new symbol will help others
recognize this need and shine the light
on this epidemic for thousands who have
sacrificed a piece of themselves to save
their life.
Founded in 2003 by Savoretti, My
Hope Chest services pick up where other
breast cancer organizations leave off providing “final step of breast cancer treatment” and helping women become whole
again. Savoretti knows from first-hand
experience how breast reconstruction
after cancer helps restore not only the
body but also transforms and heals the
mind and spirit. She founded the organization after her own struggle with breast
cancer.
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ATTENTION!
Dual State Residents
Got A Problem?
Dr. Connie Is In
by Constance
Clancy
Q: What is
Holistic Medicine?
A: Holistic
Medicine emphasizes and focuses on
the whole person.
Aspects of this
include a person’s
emotional, physical,
mental and spiritual
self. Holistic practitioners focus on the
needs of the whole person through a
thorough evaluation process and assesses
his/her lifestyle such as nutritional, environmental and social well-being in an
From page 43
Will Power
if you qualify and whether an additional
homestead exemption is available to you.
While this list isn’t everything that you
will have to do following the death of a
spouse or other loved one, it’s a good
start that will allow your advisors to help
you accomplish all of the things that
you’ll need to take care of. Your advisors
will be able to help you take the next
steps so that your life can return to at
least some level of predictable normalcy
given the situation.
©2012 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more
at www.sbshlaw.com.
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could have helped during the ordeal was
a bar of soap she was given to clean up.
Had the soap been labeled with a hotline number like the one that is now on
bars distributed by her organization, she
might have gotten help, she said.
Flores is also founder of Traffick Free,
a non-profit dedicated to combatting
human trafficking, and has been a fea-
effort to establish a treatment plan for
optimal balance.
Some of the specifics that Holistic
Medicine includes are:
• Prevention
• Nutrition and Vitamin Therapy
• Acupuncture
• Chiropractic
• Homeopathy
• Natural Hormone Replacement
Therapy
• Comprehensive Blood Chemistry
Analysis
With so many individuals searching
for something to help them through life’s
challenges, Holistic Medicine has been on
the rise in benefitting people of all ages
to a healthier way of balanced living.
For more information, contact the
American Holistic Medical Association
(AHMA) www.holisticmedicine.org.
tured speaker at Zonta clubs in Michigan
and on Sanibel and Captiva.
For more information about the Zonta
Club of Sanibel/Captiva, visit www.zontasancap.com.
For more information about the SOAP
project and how to help, visit www.traffickfree.com.
From page 42
Scholarships
Robert Cacioppo, producing artistic
director, and Carrie Lund Cacioppo,
actress and associate producer, of Florida
Repertory Theatre in Fort Myers; Andy
Howl, owner of Howl Gallery in Fort
Myers; Danielle Koleniak, news reporter
for NBC-2 Fort Myers; Will Prather,
executive producer and owner of the
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort
Myers; and Eric Raddatz, founder and
executive director of the Fort Myers Film
Festival.
To view videos from last year’s festival,
go to www.fgcupinnacle.com/videos/
arts/24-hour-festival-2011.
theatrelab.fgcu.edu or call Barry Cavin at
590-7183.
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Mental Health Advocate Cronkite
To Headline Fort Myers Symposium
Joel Corcoran
Kathy Cronkite
Judge Steven Leifman
M
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available for book-signing immediately
after the symposium.
“We are very honored that Kathy
Cronkite, Judge Leifman and Joel
Corcoran have agreed to join us for our
Second Annual Symposium on Mental
Health,” said symposium co-chairs Dr.
Sandra Pavelka of Florida Gulf Coast
University and Andrea Prather of the
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. “They
have a wealth of knowledge about the
mental health field that we can all learn
and benefit from.”
Cronkite is a popular writer and
public speaker. As one of the millions
who suffer from clinical depression,
she has become a tireless champion
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depression and urge others to get help
if they need it at the Second Annual
Mental Health Symposium, hosted by
HOPE Clubhouse of Southwest Florida.
Cronkite, daughter of legendary CBS
News anchorman Walter Cronkite, will
headline the symposium in observance
of Mental Health Awareness Week,
October 7 through 13. The symposium also will include presentations by
Judge Steven Leifman, chairman of the
Florida Supreme Court’s Task Force on
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Issues in the Court, and Joel Corcoran,
executive director of the International
Center for Clubhouse Development
(ICCD).
The symposium will be held at the
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380
Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers, from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with registration
starting at 10:30 a.m. The Broadway
Palm Dinner Theatre, The News-Press
Media Group, Florida Weekly, WINK
Radio, Northern Trust Bank and John
and Kappy King are the major sponsors
at press time.
Cronkite, is the author of On The
Edge Of Darkness: Conversations
About Conquering Depression, a collection of interviews with celebrities
who have fought depression, including
CBS’ Mike Wallace, Joan Rivers, Dick
Clark, Kitty Dukakis and John Kenneth
for mental health. Her clear message
is, “Depression must be accepted as
the medical condition it is in order to
combat the stigma attached to it and to
make help available for those who suffer
from it.”
Judge Leifman is a Miami-Dade
County judge who served as Special
Advisor on Criminal Justice and Mental
Health for the Supreme Court of Florida
from 2007 until 2010. In this capacity,
he chaired the court’s Mental Health
Subcommittee which authored a groundbreaking report entitled Transforming
Florida’s Mental Health System. This
report, which has received considerable state and national recognition,
outlines recommendations with the goal
of decreasing inappropriate and costly
involvement of people with mental illnesses in the justice system.
In October, 2010, he was appointed
by the Chief Justice of the Florida
Supreme court to chair the Florida
Supreme Court’s Task Force on
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Issues in the Court.
As executive director of the
International Center for Clubhouse
Development, Corcoran is responsible
for all operations, programs, finances
and communications of the ICCD.
He has traveled throughout the world
working to support the development
of Clubhouse programs to be strong
and enduring resource centers for
people living with mental illness. HOPE
Clubhouse of Southwest Florida is one
of 350 clubhouses in the world overseen
by Corcoran.
Tickets for the Second Annual
Symposium on Mental Health cost $50
including lunch and $65 with 2.0 CEUs
from Florida Gulf Coast University for
mental health professionals. Tickets are
available by calling HOPE Clubhouse at
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Sun Fungus
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ear
Pharmacist:
This summer, I’ve spent more
time outside in the
sun, and I’ve noticed
a bunch of little white
spots appearing on
my chest and back.
What is this, and
how can I treat it?
NC, Orlando
It sounds like you may have “sun fungus,” or Tinea versicolor, a fungal infection that occurs on the outer layers of the
skin. It’s an external manifestation of too
much yeast in the body that feed on your
dead skin cells and skin oils. The yeast,
called Malassezia globosa, causes it, and
is usually found on our skin, but it grows
in excess in certain conditions and may
be triggered by sunny, hot humid environments (you’re from Florida). Sorry to say,
it’s generally a recurring condition. Tinea
versicolor doesn’t develop as a result
of sun exposure, but the difference in
pigmentation can become more obvious
after you’ve begun tanning.
As a pharmacist for 23 years, I’ve
recommended my share of topical oint-
ments. Luckily, they don’t smell bad, so
it could definitely be worse! Try to find
a cream that contains clotrimazole or
miconazole since these are very strong
anti-fungal agents. These anti-fungal
creams are sold at your local pharmacy.
Some dermatologists recommend using
a dandruff shampoo containing selenium
sulfide (i.e. Selsun Blue) and applying it
to your skin. You can try this by applying
it twice daily for a week or two and reevaluate after that.
Although topical creams and ointments are usually quite effective and
safe, the fungus grows from the inside of
the body out. Because of this, there are
major factors in your diet and lifestyle that
must be addressed to keep the skin condition from recurring.
This type of infection (and all fungusrelated ones) thrive by you eating sugar,
starch and yeasts-containing foods.
Therefore, avoid eating anything like
this, such as all sweeteners (including the
artificial ones), fruits, jams, bread, alcohol
as well as other foods that don’t necessarily have a high sugar content, but may
make your condition worse. I’m thinking
vinegar, baked goodies and nuts. Hey,
for some of you, the skin condition gives
you more incentive to start that new diet
you’ve been itching to try. Stick to the
veggies, grass-fed meats, eggs, olive,
coconut or grape seed oil and whole
grain pastas (if you eat grains). Don’t
forget to supplement with high-quality
probiotics and other anti-fungal foods
and spices (garlic, turmeric, oregano and
grapefruit.)
Kathleen Papaleo
President
Mark O’Brien
General Manager
Susan Barnes
Personal Lines
L
ee Memorial Health System’s
annual Family Health Forum, a
free community event focusing
on health awareness, prevention and
education, will take place on Saturday,
September 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
Dunbar High School, 3800 East Edison
Avenue in Fort Myers.
The event is sponsored by Omega
Youth and Community Development
Foundation, Lee Memorial Health
System, Lee County Health Department,
21st Century Oncology, Harry Chapin
Gina Loeber
Agent
Summer is over and it’s time to enjoy
those beautiful “winter” days in
Paradise.
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You can also take a skin-soothing
bath. A great combination is Epsom
salts combined with some baking soda,
lemon juice, a few drops of tea tree and
clary sage essential oil and some dandruff
shampoo. The ratios don’t matter much.
Keep your skin as clean and dry as possible, and wash your clothing and linens
regularly in gentle detergents. No dryer
sheets. The best approach uses multiple
treatments, with a strong focus on a good
diet, free of refined or junk foods with
probiotics, digestive enzymes and antioxidants.
This information is not intended
to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of The
24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered
pharmacist. To contact her, visit www.
dearpharmacist.com.
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by Lizzie and Pryce
L
izzie and Pryce answer your questions and give advice about aging
concerns from a two-generational
perspective. A mother and daughter
team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health
educator, and Pryce is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice who
specializes in the care of elders and
people with chronic illnesses.
Dear Mom & Me,
My wife and I planned and researched
our retirement for five years. I now realize
that the planning time was the fun time,
not living the lifestyle.
Six months into retirement, my wife
was diagnosed with type two diabetes.
Her doctor was very specific with the
details and a nutritionist counseled us
both.
I have spent the last year going to
doctor’s offices, taking her to the hospital
and trying my best to help her with her
Food Bank, Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, Latino 97.7 and the Kleist
Center.
This year, there will be an entire new
area dedicated to children’s health that
will focus on the Successful Three: health,
education and self-esteem. There will
be activities for children including a play
area. Children 18 and younger will also
be able to receive free immunizations
(parents, please bring your child’s shot
records). While the children learn, adults
have the opportunity to benefit from
health screenings and education, too.
The Harry Chapin Food Bank will
also be distributing groceries for the first
300 households. Participants should bring
reusable shopping bags or a box to carry
the food.
Attendees will also be able to receive
free health screenings and/or information
on various health topics including:
• Prostate and colon cancer
• Breast and cervical cancer
• Diabetes
• Blood pressure
• Tobacco cessation
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
and HIV
• Sleep disorders
• Asthma
• Children’s health and information
For more information about the
Family Health Forum, call 424-3806.
diet and exercise. She refuses to cooperate with me and all of the others trying
to help her. Is this how people normally
behave with this condition?
Phil
Dear Phil,
It is a mystery to me why some people
refuse to help themselves when others
are trying so hard to assist them.
I once talked to a heart surgeon who
complained about the exact same thing.
He tried so hard to help his patients, and
then they refused to help themselves e.g.,
not following his diet or exercise program
that he prescribed.
I would suggest you talk to your wife’s
doctor, tell him your problem, and he/she
might have some suggestions.
Lizzie
Dear Phil,
People react differently to new diagnoses. Bottom line for you, if your wife
does not want to follow the advice of her
medical team, that is her choice. I am
sure she has been advised of the health
consequences of non-compliance with
her new diet restrictions. As much as you
want for her to live successfully as many,
many people do with diabetes, she needs
to want it for herself.
My advice for you would be to make
sure that you go to an elder care attorney
for financial planning to protect the family finances should her lack of compliance
cause skyrocketing health care costs.
Pryce
Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is
momandmeaging@hotmail.com.
Dr. Dave
Obesity Vaccine
by Dr. Dave
Hepburn
“J
ust great!
Little Billy
Bloggins
came to school
spreading his cold
around and now
we’re all going to
get fat. That little
cesspool of viruses
sneezed in my
direction and the next thing I knew, I
was heading for the Ho Ho’s. Suppose I
should’ve got that fat vaccine.”
“Absolutely. That blubber booster has
kept me as trim and thin as an Olsen
twin.”
Obesity vaccine? Medical research
has astonished us by revealing that infections have turned out to be the unlikely
cause of several common diseases. Peptic
ulcers, cervical cancer, rheumatic heart
disease are just a few examples of illnesses actually caused by viruses or bacteria.
In addition, bugs may well be responsible
for Tourette’s syndrome, OCD (Obsessive
Compulsive Disease), diabetes, multiple
sclerosis, Don Cherry, heart attacks and
now even obesity.
The common human adenovirus, the
same bug responsible for many routine
infections like the cold, is the obesity culprit. Some strains of this virus have now
been confirmed to increase the amount
of fat in animal fat cells. Obese folk, it
turns out, have a higher incidence of the
adenovirus antibodies circulating about
their bloodstream than skinny folk. While
not known just how much of a role/roll
the virus plays in the epidemic of obesity
we are currently experiencing, we do
know there has been a dramatic doubling
of this disease, not unlike an infectious
epidemic, in the last 30 years.
Q: “So, Dr. Dave, how do we avoid
this adipogenic adenovirus?”
A: “We can prevent most viruses by
getting into the habit of washing our
hands when we’re exposed to germy
environments like malls, schools or
Sudbury.”
Q: “Will there be a vaccine against
obesity?”
A: “Possibly. But in the meantime,
exercise and eat properly.”
Q: “No vaccine yet!?! I hate dieting
and frankly I find this news so depressing
I’m tempted to perform a little self medicating with Peanut Bustercillin.”
A: “But that would be emotional eating, and you absolutely must avoid that.”
Q: “Hey, I’m an emotional guy, watch
me smack you across the head with this
fruit rollup. I hate diets.”
A: “Well, then why not consider the
no diet diet. According to the researchers in the food sciences faculty at BYU
we should consider becoming ‘intuitive
eaters’ instead of calorie counters and fat
measurers. Eat whatever you want but
only when you need to. Eat when you’re
actually hungry, stop when you’re not.
According to the good folks at BYU it’s
not so much what you eat, but when you
eat. In other words, when you need to.”
Q: “If I tried that, I would intuitively
weigh about 600 pounds. I get intuitive
every time I see a Krispy Kreme.”
Permanent weight loss requires attitude. Learning to eat to live rather than
live to eat. We need to train ourselves
how to be more in tune to use eating to
satisfy hunger rather than to satisfy Jenny
Craig. In fact, an Intuitive Eating Scale
has been developed to help you recognize
when to eat. How you score on this scale
determines how you score on the intuitive
bathroom scale. Professor Steven Hawks
of BYU decided to try it himself, and
without restrictive or restraining dieting,
he lost 50 pounds in a year.
Nothing to sneeze at.
Like the column? You’ll LOVE the
book the Doctor is In(sane), available at
Sanibel Island Bookshop. Contact Dr.
Dave or read more at www.wisequacks.
org.
FDA-Approved
Drug For Vision Loss
Now Available
F
ollowing a three-year year clinical study at Retina Health Center
and other participating eye centers around the country, the FDA has
approved the use of the injectable drug
Lucentis for the treatment of diabetic
macular edema. Diabetic macular edema
occurs when fluid accumulates on or
under the macular (the center of the retina) and causes it to thicken or swell. As
swelling develops, blurring occurs and
vision loss may progress over time.
Until now, there has been no
approved drug to treat diabetic macular
edema. For the past 30 years, the condition has been treated with laser surgery
with minimal reports of improvements in
vision or with unapproved drugs such as
Avastin or Triamcinolone.
Diagnosed more than 12 years ago
with diabetic macular degeneration,
Fort Myers resident Jay Goldman has
experienced significant improvement in
his vision since participating in the threeyear clinical study for Lucentis at Retina
Health Center.
“I’m an avid reader and musician,”
said Goldman. “But as my symptoms
progressed, I could no longer read a
book, play music or work on the computer. My vision was distorted and I was
experiencing pain in my eyes. Following
the Lucentis injections, I’m able to see
and read clearly again. The improvements are remarkable.”
The approval is based on results
of two randomized, double-blind studies involving more than 750 patients.
Patients in the study received a monthly
injection of 0.5 mg or 0.3 mg of Lucentis
or a placebo for 24 months, and were
followed for 36 months. Patients who
received Lucentis improved their eye
chart test scores by at least 15 letters
after 24 months of treatment.
In addition, 54 percent of patients
receiving the lower dose, and 62 percent
of those on the higher dose achieved
20/40 vision or better. Lucentis is already
approved to treat age-related macular
degeneration and retinal vein occlusion.
Retina Health Center and the Macular
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Dr. Alexander M. Eaton
Degeneration Research Center were
established in 2002 by Dr. Alexander
M. Eaton, a long-time Southwest Florida
resident who has been practicing ophthalmology in Lee and Collier counties
for more than 17 years. Dr. Eaton has
been the principal investigator for numerous studies to prevent and treat macular
degeneration.
For more information on the latest
studies or to make an appointment, call
337-3337 in Fort Myers or 793-5200 in
Naples, or visit www.retinahealthcenter.
com.
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Top 10 Real Estate Sales
Development
City
Year Built
Square Footage
Listing Price
Selling Price
Days on Market
Shadow Wood At The Brooks
Bonita Springs
2006
4,079
1,379,000
1,237,500
411
Renaissance
Fort Myers
2005
4,633
999,000
950,000
365
No Development
Sanibel
1988
4,080
719,900
736,000
20
Palmetto Point
Fort Myers
1978
2,976
734,000
725,000
99
Town River
Fort Myers
1967
2,229
649,000
627,000
2
Laguna Shores
Fort Myers Beach
1997
1,890
624,900
585,000
113
Palm Acres First Add
Fort Myers
1973
2,267
599,000
576,000
155
Town River
Fort Myers
1982
2,094
599,000
575,000
130
Shadow Wood At The Brooks
Bonita Springs
2005
2,444
560,000
525,000
143
No Development
Fort Myers
2002
4,323
529,900
495,000
165
Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate
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PAINTING
PROFESSIONAL
TrueFaux & Custom Finishes
Interior Painting
& Expert Faux
by Phil Hair
DIRECTORY
Over 20 years Experience
239-851-4527
free estimates & color consultation
licensed & insured
truefauxSWFL.com
NEW HOMES, REMODELING & ADDITIONS
COMPUTERS
UPHOLSTERY
A Friendly Personalized Service From
Owner-Operator Steven Cservenyak
PARAMOUNT DECORATOR
& UPHOLSTERY
• New Homes
• Consulting
• Remodeling
• Contracting
P.O. Box 143
Sanibel Island, FL
TREE AND LAWN
Phone: 239-472-2601
Fax: 239-472-6506
SANIBEL CREATIVE TILE CO.
Celebrating our 30th year
on Sanibel & Captiva
Pat’s Lawn & Tree Service
25 years experience
Grass, Shrubs & Tree Service
“You will LOVE our prices
and quality of work”
Licensed & Insured
(Annual Accounts Only)
Call 239.466.4409 for more info
Lic. & Ins.
We work with the finest imported silk, satin, damask, brocades, velvets,
hand-loomed crewel, embroidered tapestries from Italy, Belgium & India.
Antique Furniture Restoration
We also do boat cushions & down feather cushions
472-8086 • 735 Donax Street, Sanibel Island
LAWN MAINTENANCE
REMODELING
TREE AND LAWN
since 1974
Complete line of quality upholstery work by European Craftsman
Tile, Marble, Stone, with
remodels & repairs A Specialty!
Tile samples
to your door!
472-2853
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answer on page 51
SUDOKU
To play Sudoku:
Complete the grid so
that every row, column
and every 3x3 box
contains the numbers
1 through 9 (the same
number cannot appear
more than once in a
row, column or 3x3 box.)
There is no guessing
and no math involved,
just logic.
PROFESSIONAL
DIRECTORY
CONTRACTORS
answer on page 51
LAWN MAINTENANCE
PET SITTING
Island Pet Sitting
Kelly Tyrrell
Island Resident
395-9999
HOME BUILDING
A full service contractor
dedicated to exceptional
quality at a reasonable price.
Voted “Best of the Islands”
For Ten Years
Island Resident Lic. #CGC056909
Hurricane Protection Consultant
(239)472-0200
Michael J. Valiquette
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
New Construction – Remodeling – Commercial
kellyatyrrell@me.com
COMPUTER SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING
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Pan-seared Florida Snapper with
Roasted Red Pepper Chili
4 six-ounce snapper fillets
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Sea salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup rice flour
4 tablespoons olive oil
Sprinkle fillets with seasonings then
dredge in flour. Melt butter in shallow skillet over medium-high heat; add fillets and
cook 3 to 5 minutes per side until golden
brown and cooked through. Remove fillets from skillet and serve with Roasted
Red Pepper Chili.
Yield four servings
Roasted Red Pepper Chili
1 pound red peppers, roasted, peeled,
seeded and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons diced shallots
1/2 cup white wine
Salt and pepper
In a large sauté pan, cook all the
ingredients over medium heat for 20
minutes. Puree mixture in a blender until
smooth. Strain for a more refined sauce.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Yields four servings
Nutritional Value Per Serving
Calories 417 Calories From Fat 127,
Total Fat 14g, Saturated Fat 8g, Trans
Fatty Acid 0.34, Cholesterol 93mg, Total
Carbohydrates 32g, Protein 37g, Omega
3 Fatty Acid 0.07g.
TREE & LAWN CARE
Pan-seared Florida Snapper with Roasted Red Pepper Chili
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
CUSTOM HOME BUILDER
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Greg Weglarz General Contractor, Inc.
“Building in Southwest Florida for over 25 Years”
239-896-6789
Complete Landscaping Services
• Tree Service and Pepper Clearing
• Lawn Care • Landscape Trimming & Pruning
• Fertilization • Weed Maintenance • Mulch Applications
• Property Clean up
Sanibel Family Owned & Operated
Licensed & Insured / www.enviromow.com
TREE & LAWN CARE
BUILDING
DREAMS
Custom Home Builders, Inc.
(239) 489-0442
State Certification Number
CG CA05420
NEW CONSTRUCTION
AND REMODELING
CONSTRUCTION
Cook & Son, Inc.
LAWN CARE &
TREE SERVICE
www.jesuslawncare.com
jesuslawncare@gmail.com
482-7350
Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates
free Landscape Consultation and Design
Landscaping • Tree Service • Stump Grinding
Landscape Design • Ponds
Landscape Refurbishing • Pepper Clearing
12 years serving San-Cap & Ft. Myers
We do it all from repairing a door to adding a 2nd Floor
New Construction Too
P. O. Box 922 • Sanibel, FL 33957 • Fax (239) 472-8449
REMODELING
* JJesus Hernandez *
EMAIL:
Ron DeCorte
#CBC058483
DeCorte Four
Specializing In Impact Glass
WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENT
www.gregweglarz
Ph (239) 472-8446
DeCorteFour.com
CGC1 5 0 7 1 2 1
MILLS BROTHERS BUILDING CONTRACTORS
Custom Remodeling
• Custom Home Building|Remodels
• Design Service Available • Sanibel Owned & Operated
Kitchen • Baths • Carpet • Tile • Hardwood
Concrete Restoration • Water Proofing
• Stucco • Plumbing • Electrical
Office Phone & Fax
239-472-6711
Joseph Mills Lic. #CBC058789
William Mills Lic. #CBC058788
Office: 472-9137 • Cell: 691-8445
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PUZZLE ANSWERS
SUDOKU
KING CROSSWORD
MAGIC MAZE
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
SUPER CROSSWORD
SCRAMBLERS
POOL SERVICE & REPAIR
COSMETICS
Islands Premier Pool Service
904 Lindgren Blvd.
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Ph: 239-395-0978 / 317-509-6014
mbutcher@marykay.com
Products: www.marykay.com/mbutcher
NEW! TimeWise Repair Set
Turn Back The Clock!
MAGGIE BUTCHER
Career information available
Gift ideas available
Residential & Commercial Painting
Sanibel Home Furnishings
Deep-End
Pool Service
Fast Expert Equipment
Repair and Replacement
Specializing in
Gulfstream Pool Heaters
239-699-6279
25 years experience
Lic # CPC1457386
GLASS
PAINTING
COLOR SCHEMES
on request from
Professional Weekly Service
- Power Washing
- Wallpaper Hanging
- Faux Finishing
- Free Estimates
- Interior & Exterior
- Dependable
- Reliable
- Licensed & Insured
Lic #S3-11944
395-3928 Cell: 841-4302
With your contract
a donation to your
favorite charity will be made.
FISHING CHARTER
Licensed
Insured
# S2-11975
Stevens & Sons Glass
Replacement Impact Windows & Sliding Doors,
Mirrors, Tub & Shower Enclosures, Store Fronts,
Porch Enclosures, French Doors, Plate Glass
Specialists in impact condo complex replacement
2416 Palm Ridge Road
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Phone: (239) 472-0032
Fax: (239) 472-0680
Light Tackle Sport Fishing
Tarpon
p • Snook • Redfish & More
CAPT. MATT
MATT MI
MITCHELL
TCHELL
USCG
Licensed
& Insured
C: (239) 340-8651
www.captmattmitchell.com
email: captmattmitchell@aol.com
COMPUTERS/TECHNOLOGY
INTERIOR DESIGN
Pam Ruth
V.P. Interior Design
(Cell) 239-850-4128
Sanibel Design Center
Verticals • Mini Blinds • Draperies • Wallpaper • Furniture
Ceramic • Wood • Appliances • Interior Painting • Custom Cabinets
Upholstery • Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
2330 Palm Ridge Road • Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 395-2525 • Fax (239) 395-2373
Toll Free: 1-866-395-2525 • beachfloordecor@aol.com
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C L A S S I F I E D A D D E A D L I N E M O N DAY A T N O O N
HELP WANTED
SERVICES OFFERED
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
ANNUAL RENTALS
HELLE'S CLEANING SERVICES
SANIBEL
Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction
Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471
Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047
DUNES
On a quiet road,
offering 3 bedrooms/3 baths +den,
plus garage and storage.
Newer carpet & paint. UF
$2,500/mo.
☼NS 11/13 NC TFN
3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, Fl
Phone: 239-472-3644, ext 1
Fax: 239-472-2334
www.crowclinic.org
HELP US PLEASE!!
We need volunteers for:
Clinic emergency patient admissions desk
and baby animal feeders
Visitor education center greeters and gift
shop cashiers
CROW - (239) 472-3644, ext. 231 or
volunteers@crowclinic.org
☼RS 10/28 NC TFN
COMPANION SERVICE
Sanibel-Captiva Care and Companion Service,
LLC Medical appointments, general transportation,
shopping, light meal preparations, and light
cleaning. Our services are customized to meet
our clients needs. Call 239-395-3591, or
for an emergency call 239-472-0556.
GULF - FRONT
Gorgeous, professionally decorated
2 bedroom/2 bath + den, condo.
Gulf Front plus pool, & tennis.
Call on this rare condo. Offering.
$4,000/mo.
☼RS 10/3 BM TFN
HOUSE CARE
LAKE FRONT
This updated 2 bedroom/2.5 bath
Townhouse is available furnished or UF.
All appliances, gorgeous serene views,
covered parking, walk to stores.
Call to view this property.
$1,550/mo.
While you are away by
retired architect, Sanibel resident.
Call 395-1649.
☼RS 11/13 NC TFN
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Growing Sanibel Real Estate Company
seeks a friendly, “want to stay busy”
person that can help us make a difference.
Saturday hours and occasionally needed
during the week. Call Jay Richter 472-2411.
☼NS 8/10 CC TFN
SANIBEL HOME WATCH
Retired Police Captain
Lives on Sanibel
Will Check Your Home Weekly
Very Reasonable Rates
(239) 728-1971
472-6747
Gulf Beach Properties, Inc.
Paul H. Zimmerman, Broker/Owner
☼RR 5/18 BM TFN
WEEKEND RECEPTIONIST
Seeking part-time weekend receptionist
for our Sanibel Real Estate office. Must be
highly organized with strong computer skills
(MS-Office) and ability to communicate
effectively. Prior experience in a real estate
office preferred, but not required. Pay is
commensurate with experience. Please fax
resume to 239.333.2388.
☼RS 8/24 BM 8/24
Serving The Islands Rental Needs Since 1975
BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS
DOCKAGE
Hourly, Daily, Weekly
and Monthly.
Captiva Island 472-5800
☼RS 1/30 NC TFN
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
At The Sanibel School
Call Michelle Wesley
239-910-8000
☼RS 4/6 NC TFN
SERVICES OFFERED
PUESTA DEL SOL
CLEANING SERVICE
Residential * Commercial * Medical * Banks
Local/seasonal references/free estimate
Low prices with free laundry!!
Puestadelsolcleaning.com 239-770-4008
Juliasalazar3@hotmail.com 239-878-4472
☼NS 8/17 CC 9/7
HOME/CONDO WATCH
CONCIERGE SERVICES
Dorado Property Management
Full Range of Services ❋ Excellent
Organizational Skills ❋ Island Resident
❋ Licensed & Insured ❋ 24/7
Call 239-472-8875
☼RS 10/1 BM TFN
ANNUAL RENTAL
☼RS 8/10 BM TFN
☼RS 5/4 BM TFN
ANNUAL RENTAL
Quaint 2/1 available in duplex on canal.
Schooner on east end of island. W/D
$1,400/month. Pets okay.
Call 239-728-1920.
SCAN CODE
☼NS 8/17 CC TFN
WANTED TO BUY
☼RS 8/3 NC 8/24
CASH PAID FOR
MILITARY ITEMS
Cash Paid For Old Military Items.
Medals, Swords, Uniforms,
helmets, old guns, awards & more.
Local Toll Free 1-866-440-3280
HOUSE FOR SALE
☼RS 8/10 CC 8/31
COMMERCIAL SPACE
LIME TREE CENTER
CONDO UNIT FOR SALE
FOR SALE - Commercial condo in 5-unit
complex centrally located
on Periwinkle Way.
Can be used for office or retail.
Motivated to sell. $225,000.
Call Janie Howland, Realtor, VIP Realty.
239-850-6419.
☼RS 8/3 CC 8/31
FOR A FREE LIST
OF ALL
ISLAND PROPERTIES
FOR SALE
VISIT
www.FreeSanibelList.com
Pfeifer Realty Group
Sanibel Island, FL
239-472-0004
☼RS 6/17 BM TFN
By Owner
Gumbo Limbo Subdivision
3/2 Pool, Lake, .8 acre
Game room, fruit trees
239 395 8615
$ 539,000 negotiable
☼NS 8/24 CC 8/24
ANNUAL RENTAL
RE/MAX OF THE ISLANDS
Putting owners and
tenants together
Call Dustyn Corace
www.remax-oftheislands.com
239-472-2311
☼RS 3/30 BM TFN
ANNUAL RENTAL
1506 Periwinkle Way - One bedroom one
bath unfurnished apartment over the VIP
Vacation Rentals office - $875 per month,
includes utilities. Call Ronna 472-1613.
☼NS 8/10 CC TFN
CHARMING
SANIBEL COTTAGE
On Conservation Property,
Quiet Neighborhood.
1 Bd/1 B, Screened Porch, Sundeck, W/D,
Covered Parking, $1250/Month + Utilities,
Includes Yard Maintenance;
First, Last and Security.
Call 917-669-3676.
☼NS 8/24 CC 8/24
ANNUAL RENTAL
A newly-remodeled 3/2 is available in a
duplex with a shared, screened-in pool. UF,
Washer/Dryer, close to the Sanibel School,
deeded beach access & parking included
just down the street! Unit is $1,900/month.
Pets okay. Call 239-728-1920.
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3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH
3 bedroom, 2 bath Home with heated pool,
in quiet Sanibel neighborhood. Seasonal
and monthly rentals. 239-472-0692 or
www.4sanibel.com.
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the most beautiful Cavaliers in Florida. AKC
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and rubies avail. 239-673-9135
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GEM ELECTRIC CAR
2006 GEM 4 Seater
Zip in door kit, new tires and wheels,
upgraded horsepower engine
for higher speeds.
$7,400. Call 239-220-7969.
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needs annual rental. 3bdrm/2bath. On
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if it is ours. References avail. 239-2229472, Islandbeachgurl9@gmail.com
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ISLAND SUN - AUGUEST 24, 2012
Pets Of The Week
H
ello, my
name is Zak.
I am a 3-yearold neutered male
tan American
Staffordshire Terrier.
Seems if it weren’t
for bad luck, I’d have
no luck at all. I was
found tied to a fence
and no one ever
claimed me. I was
excited to be adopted,
but then I was abandoned by my new
owner. I’m a very
sweet dog that only
wants to love and be
loved. Could you give
me a forever home?
My adoption fee is
$8 (regularly $75) during Animal Services
Dog Days of Summer
Adoption Promotion
Hi, my name is
Ricky. I am a 3-yearold brown tabby and
white male domestic
short hair.
When I first came
to the shelter, I was so
scared I would shake
all the time. Now I’m Zak ID# 529985
not scared at all and I
enjoy playing with all
the other cats here. I especially
love to cuddle with people and
purr, purr purr!
My adoption fee is $8
(regularly $50) during Animal
Services Dog Days of Summer
Adoption Promotion
For information about
this week’s pets, call 5337387 (LEE-PETS) or log on
to Animal Services’ website
at www.LeeLostPets.com.
When calling, refer to the animal’s ID number. The website
updates every hour so you will
be able to see if these or any
other pets are still available.
The shelter is open for
adoptions from 11:30 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. Monday through
Saturday. The shelter is
located at 5600 Banner Drive
in Fort Myers, next to the Lee
County Sheriff’s Office off Six
Mile Cypress Parkway.
All adoptions include spay/
neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies vaccination and county license
if three months or older, flea
treatment, worming, heartworm test for dogs six months
and over, feline AIDS and leukemia test for cats, training
DVD, 10-day health guarantee
and a bag of Science Diet pet
food.
The adoption package is
valued at $500.
Ricky ID# 535127
NEWSPAPER
Sanibel & Captiva Islands
CALLING CARD 239-395-1213
Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911
Sanibel Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-3111
Lee County Sheriff’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477-1200
On Call Captiva Deputy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477-1000
Fire Department
Sanibel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-5525
Captiva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-9494
Florida Marine Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-6966
Florida Highway Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278-7100
Poison Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-282-3171
Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-1080
City of Sanibel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-4135
Administrative Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-3700
Building Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-4555
Community Housing and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-1189
Planning Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-4136
Library
Sanibel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-2483
Captiva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-2133
Post Office
Sanibel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-1573
Sanibel (toll free) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-275-8777
Captiva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-1674
Sanibel Community Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-2155
Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-5743
ARTS
photos by squaredogphoto.com
Arcade Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-4488
Art League Of Fort Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275-3970
BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-0900
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278-4422
Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-0168
Gulf Coast Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6197
Lee County Alliance for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-2787
Naples Philharmonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597-1111
The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6862
Sanibel Music Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .336-7999
Sanibel-Captiva Art League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-4258
S.W. Florida Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418-0996
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
ABWA (American Business Women’s Assoc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-2929
American Legion Post 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-9979
Angel Flight SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-4AN-ANGEL
Audubon Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-3744
Sanibel Bike Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sanibelbicycleclub.org
Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274-5900
CROW (Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-3644
FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-0404
Sanibel Island Fishing Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-8994
Horticultural Society of the Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6940
Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva . . . . . . . . . . 472-8334
Kiwanis Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-2121
League of Women Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6689
Lions Club (Tom Rothman) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-3248
Master Gardeners of the Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6940
Newcomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-9332
Notre Dame Club of Southwest Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-0417
Optimist Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-0836
PAWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-4823
Rotary Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-7257 or 472-0141
Sanibel Beautification Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470-2866
Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6940
Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-3828
Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-1770
Sanibel Youth Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-2040
www.sanibelsoccer.org
The Military Officers Assc. of America
(MOAA, Alex MacKenzie). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-9232
United Way of Lee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433-2000
United Way 211 Helpline . . . . . .(24 hour information line) 211 or 433-3900
Zonta Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 671-6381
ISLAND ATTRACTIONS
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-2233
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-1100
Sanibel Historical Museum & Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-4648
SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-2329
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BEACH CHAIR PASTIME
Answers on page 51
Sunny Captiva Beach Cottage
• 3BD/2BA Beach Cottage w/Loft
• Vaulted Ceilings & Large Windows
• Quiet Neighborhood Between Beach & Bay
• Captiva “Village” Location
• $899,000 MLS 2111213
• John & Denice Beggs 239.357.5500
Loggerhead Cay
• Completely Remodeled 2BD/2BA
• All New, Open Kitchen
• Fully Furnished Turnkey Vacation Condo
• Close Proximity to Pool & Beach Access
• $545,000 MLS 2120895
• McMurray & Nette 239.292.7533
Build to Suit - Sanibel
• 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
• Private Intersecting Canals
• Pool w/Tanning Ledge
• Construction Contract Combined
• $999,000 MLS 2901313
• Burns Family Team 239.464.2984
Sundial Beach Resort – Sanibel
• Recently Updated
• 1 Bedroom, 1-bath
• Tile Flooring Throughout
• Beach Front Complex
• $279,900 MLS 2900975
• Sarah Ashton 239.691.4915
Multi-Acre Beach Front Estate
• 4BD/5.5BA, Premier Island Living
• Incredible Quality Const. & Detail
• Wrap Around Porches
• Park-like Setting, Koi Ponds, Gazebos & More
• $5,495,000 MLS 2120884
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• 1BD at South Seas Island Resort
• Completely Updated Interior
• Tropical Courtyard Views
• Steps to Pool, Beach, Restaurants & More!
• $225,000 MLS 2120046
• Fred Newman or Vicki Panico 239.826.2704
“Barefoot Way”
• Magnificent 6 Bedrooms, 7.5 Baths
• Gulf Front Luxury with Privacy
• Multiple Lanais, Beautiful Pool & Spa
• Gourmet Kitchen/Huge Master Suite
• $6,250,000 MLS 2111185
Gulf-Front Sanddollar Condo
• Stylish & Sophisticated 2BD/2BA
• Resort Amenities on Spacious Grounds
• Gulf Front Lanai with Gorgeous Views
• Light & Bright Corner Location
• $899,000 MLS 2120828
• Jane Reader Weaver 239.472.1302
Incredible Beach Front Estate
• 3BD/2BA on West Gulf Drive
• 100’ of Beach Frontage
• Beautifully Groomed Grounds
• Awe Inspiring Water & Sunset Views
• $3,395,000 MLS 2120883
“Beach Cottage” Themed Condo
• Blind Pass on West End of Sanibel
• 2 Bedrooms/2Baths, Remodeled
• Virtual Tour @ www.BlindPassA105.info
• Pool, Tennis & Convenient to Captiva
• $410,000 MLS 2120116
• Bob & Viv Radigan 239.691.6240
Premier East End Location
• 3BD/3.5BA Direct Access Canal Home
• Recently Remodeled-3,000 S.F. Living Space
• Large Screened Pool
• 140’ of Beautiful Seawall Canal Frontage
• $1,795,000 MLS 2120159
Pet Friendly For Owners
• 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
• Fully Furnished on Beach
• Close to All Amenities
• Beautifully Updated Throughout
• $492,500 MLS 2111123
• Sally Davies 239.691.3319
Sanibel Mediterranean Beauty
• Absolutely Gorgeous 4BD/5.5BA
• Directly Across From Beach
• Salt Water Pool and Spa
• Spectacular Wide Open Water Views
• $2,095,000 MLS 2110749
Captiva Charm – Captiva
• 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms
• Direct Bay Front Estate
• Private Dock w/10,000lb Lift
• Open Pool & Porches Overlooking Bay
• $3,225,000 MLS 2900722
• Jane Reader Weaver 239.472.1302
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True Island Treasure
• Short Walk or Bike Ride to Beach
• Adorable 2BD/1BA Home
• Lush, Tropical Surroundings
• Many Recent Updates
• $349,900 MLS 2120385
• Katie Brady 239.770.6061
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• Beautifully Updated 3BD/2BA
• Spacious, Tropical, Fenced-in Back Yard
• Beautiful Pergola & Outdoor Pizza Oven
• Hot Tub & Child Friendly Play Land
• $549,000 MLS 2120887
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