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RESTAURANTS
The MULLET RAPPER
What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area
FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 12, 2015
© 2015, Snook Publications
P O Box 617, Everglades City, FL, 34139
Early
Collier
County
History
When the
little farming village of Everglades
became the county seat in 1923 after
Collier County was established,
Barron Collier attracted many
talented and experienced people to
help him administer his new regime.
One was F. J. Frankenhoff who
arrived from New York and started
working for the new county,
eventually becoming Chairman of
the School Board. His granddaughter
Lynn Pierce has delved into the
family history and wrote about her
mother, "growing up in Everglades
was like paradise" despite the
mosquitoes and remoteness. Lynn
has even visited the original Collier
home where her mother grew up. She
will talk about what she discovered
about this early county luminary and
his family on Friday, February 27,
at 5:30 p.m. in the Oyster House
Restaurant, 901 Copeland Avenue
South. Call 695-2905 for info.
Volume IX z Issue #231
"Everglades Colorful
Past and Present"
Unique Everglades Historical Quilt
This is definitely a one-off! A
quilt with charming pictures of
historic buildings in Everglades
City, the first seat of Collier
County, is being raffled off. The
fundraiser benefits the Everglades
Society for Historic Preservation
which tries to maintain the culture
of this rural Olde Florida town.
The quilt is an amazing work
of art - each picture is made of
little pieces of fabric stitched
together. It was designed and
skillfully sewn by Dayna
Fendrick, a landscape architect
from Naples who has a second
home in Everglades City. The
quilt measures 54x60" and could
be used as a wall hanging or a bedspread.
Tickets will be on sale for $5.00 each at Art-in-the-Glades on Saturday,
February 28, at the Museum of the Everglades during the Marjory Stoneman
Douglas Festival from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The drawing will take place after the
Historical Movies on Friday, March 13, at the Jinkins Fellowship Hall behind
Everglades Community Church. If you cannot get to either event, you may buy
tickets online at www.evergladeshistorical.org with a credit/debit card or download
a form to fill in and send with a check. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit
historic buildings in the area.
Photo by Tara Saathoff-Wells
CONTENTS
Calendar
p. 2
Fishing Report
p. 8
Events
p. 3
Gulf Coast
p. 8
School
p. 5
Local History
p. 9
FL Tales
p. 7
Museum
p. 9
Recipe
p. 7
Book Review
p. 9
Business
p. 7
Taxing Things
p.10
Library
p. 7
Sheriff’s Report
p.10
TIDES & RESTAURANTS p.11
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival
CLASSIFIED p.12
FEATURE: Anniversary, p. 7
Painting by Phil Fisher
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) Festival continues
through Saturday, February 28, with programs at the Museum
of the Everglades, including a guided Walking Tour around
historic sites in Everglades City on Friday, February 27.
On Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Art-in-the-Glades
will feature arts and crafts as well as live music and food for
sale. Everyone is welcome to set up a table at no charge.
Phone Marya at 695-2905 for more information.
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February 27, 2015
FEBRUARY / MARCH 2015
SUN
22
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
RAPPER 27
MSD Festival
Walking Tour
ESHP Talk
ORA Bazaar
23
24
25
26
Hour of Prayer
MSD Festival
Ladies Coffee
MSD Festival
Chokoloskee
Church of God
7 pm
Sweet
Mayberry’s Café
8 am
see p.1
MSD Festival
VA Support
BBQ Dinner
28
POI Garage Sale
see p.3
MSD Festival
Art-in-theGlades
see p.1
see p.3
MAR
1
Snook Season
Opens
see p.8
2
3
4
Hour of Prayer
Congressional
Aide Visit
City Council
Ladies Coffee
Holy Family
Catholic Church
7 pm
see p.3
5
z
full moon
Havana Café
8 am
see p.8
Author Fest
Gator Jam
see p.9
see p.3
8
9
10
11
12
Hour of Prayer
School Book
Fair
Ladies Coffee
Lions Club
1 Baptist
Gospel Music
see p.3
Everglades
Community Church
7 pm
Island Café
8 am
see p.5
see p.3
School Book
Fair
School Book
Fair
OFCD Meeting
see p.3
7
ENP “Vintage”
Days
Potluck
Holy Family
st
6
RAPPER 13
VA Support
Movie Night
see p.3
see p.5
14
Bake Sale
Shark Valley
Talk
Star Gazing
see p.3
see p.5
School Book Fair
see p.5
15
16
AMI Kids
Bowl-A-Thon
Hour of Prayer
see p.3
Copeland Baptist
Church
7 pm
18
19
Ladies Coffee
Everglades
Book Club
Museum
Lecture
17
St. Patrick’s
Day
Movie at the
Museum
City Seafood
8 am
see p.3
22
{ 20
21
new moon
Pancake Fly-In
see p.3
see p.3
23
24
25
Hour of Prayer
Kids’ Clinic
Ladies Coffee
26
Chokoloskee
Church of God
7 pm
see p.3
Sweet
Mayberry’s Café
8 am
Apr 4: NPS Tamiami Trail “Try”athlon
Apr 11: Star Gazing Party
Apr 25: Pancake Fly-In / Museum Birthday / Trail Celebration
THRIFT SHOP: Tues, Thurs, Sat, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
LIONS CLUB: 2nd Thurs, 6 pm, Oyster House
DR DEMARTINO: Fri, 1:30 to 4:30 pm
FOOD PANTRY: Wed, 12 noon to 2 pm, Community Church
EVERGLADES AL-ANON: Tues, 8 am and 12 noon, City Hall
VA SUPPORT: Alternate Fridays, 10 am, Community Church
MUSEUM: Mon - Sat, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
CARNESTOWN Recycle and Trash: 2nd Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm
RAPPER 27
VA Support
28
Apr 12: Everglades Bike Ride
SKATING RINK: Fri, Sat, 7-10 pm
REACH OUT: 3rd Tues, 8:30 am, City Hall
LITTLE GATOR CLINIC: Tues, March 24, 5 to 7 pm
AA: Wed, 5:00 pm, Community Church
NA: Sat, 11:30 am, Community Center (Skating Rink)
WEIGHT LOSS: Tues, 5 to 6 pm, Community Church
SMALLWOOD STORE: Daily, 10 am to 5 pm
SHERIFF AT CITY HALL: 1st Tuesday (4:30-5:30 pm), other Tuesdays (10-11 am)
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POST OFFICE HOURS: Everglades City 9:30 am to 1 pm and 2 to 4:30 pm; Sat: outside pick-up 3:45 pm; Chokoloskee 9:30 am to
1 pm and 2 to 4:30 pm; Sat: outside pick-up 3:30 pm; Ochopee 8 to 10 am; 12 noon to 4 pm; Sat: Open for service 10 to 11:30 am.
SHERIFF: 252-9300
CITY HALL: 695-3781
PUBLIC LIBRARY: 695-2511
AIRPORT: 695-2778
FAKAHATCHEE: 695-4593
BIG CYPRESS: 695-2000
CURBSIDE TRASH PICKUP (FRIDGES, WASHING MACHINES, TVS): 252-2380
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 695-3941
EVG NATIONAL PARK: 695-3311
COLLIER COUNTY: 252-8999
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Bar-B-Q Chicken Dinner
Friday, February 27, 5 to 7 pm
Everglades Community Church
Ladies Auxiliary ($10 adults; $5 children)
Annual ORA Bazaar
Chokoloskee, Saturday, February 28
Gates open at 9 am; lunch at 11:30 am.
White Elephant Sale, Boutique, Silent
Auction, 50/50 Raffle, craft sales.
Port of the Islands Annual
Garage/Yard Sale
Saturday, February 28, 9 am – 2 pm
Congressional Aide Visit
Enrique Padron, Aide to Congressman
Diaz-Balart, is available on Tuesday,
March 3, in City Hall from 3:30 to 5 pm
before the March City Council Meeting.
Gator Jam Music Festival
Saturday, March 7, open at 5 pm
Miccosukee Resort & Gaming
featuring LYNYRD SKYNYRD
visit www.miccosukee.com for info
Potluck Supper Holy Family
Catholic Church
Sunday, March 8, after 10:30 Mass
GOSPEL MUSIC PROGRAM
The First Baptist Church of Everglades
City invites the public to their Sunday
Night Gospel Music on March 8, at 6 pm.
LIONS CLUB
Everglades Lions Club is hosting an
"Evening with the Mayor" on Thursday,
March 12, at 6 pm at the Oyster House
Restaurant. Seating limited; call Vicky
Wells at 695-2660.
MOVIE NIGHT
Everglades Society for Historic
Preservation presents Elvis in “Follow
that Dream” on Friday, March 13, at
5:30 pm in the Jinkins Fellowship Hall
behind Everglades Community Church.
Reservations required. Call 695-2905.
BAKE SALE - Saturday, March 14
8 – 11 am – Next to ECity Post Office
Sponsored by VR Corp Ladies Group
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“Shark Valley Talk”
There will be a free, 45-minute program at
Shark Valley at 5:00 pm on March 14
entitled “Who made the Everglades?” See
www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/rangerpr
ograms.htm for more information.
Star Gazing Parties
March 14 at 7 pm / April 11 at 7:30 pm
Park entrance fees apply ($5 per vehicle).
Enjoy a relaxing night under the stars at
Collier-Seminole State Park with The
Everglades Astronomical Society (bring
chairs). For info, call (239) 394-3397.
AMI-KIDS Big Cypress
Bowl-a-Thon
March 15 from 1 – 3 pm
For more information, visit
www.amikidsbigcypress.org
Movie at the Museum
Tuesday, March 17, St Patrick’s Day
1:00 pm, Museum of the Everglades
“Out of Ireland”
See page 9 for more information
Everglades
Book Club
The Everglades Book Club will discuss A
House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout &
Sara Corbett on Thursday, March 19, at
9:30 am. Location: Sue Rogers’ home,
618 Collier Ave. The last Book Club
meeting of this season will be held on
April 2 with a discussion of A Land
Remembered by Patrick D. Smith.
Museum Lecture
Thursday, March 19, 4 pm - 6 pm
“Florida’s First People” will be
presented by Melissa Timo, the Education
Coordinator
of
Florida
Public
Archaeology Network. Everyone is
invited to this free event at the Museum of
the Everglades. Call 695-0008 for more
information.
PANCAKE FLY-IN
Wings 10,000 Islands Tours will host a
pancake breakfast at the Everglades
Airpark on Saturday, March 21, from
10:00 am to noon. For more information,
call Chuck at 695-3298.
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Emergency Medical, Ochopee
Emergency Med, Port of the Islands
Emergency Medical, Chokoloskee
Vehicle Accident, 54 MM I-75
Emergency Med, Port of the Islands
Fuel Spill, Everglades City
Emergency Med, Port of the Islands
Vehicle Accident, 53 MM I-75
Boating Accident, Everglades City
Emergency Medical, Chokoloskee
Fire Alarm, Everglades City
Vessel in Distress, Choko Pass
Emergency Medical, Everglades City
Emergency Med, Port of the Islands
Vehicle Accident, Everglades City
Emergency Medical, Everglades City
Emergency Medical, Ochopee
Emergency Medical, Everglades City
Emergency Medical, Ochopee
Vehicle Fire, 77 Mile Marker I-75
Vehicle Accident, Ochopee
Vehicle Accident, Everglades City
Emergency Medical, Everglades City
Emergency Medical, Everglades City
Emergency Med, Plantation Island
Emergency Medical, Everglades City
Emergency Medical, Chokoloskee
Emergency Med, Port of the Islands
Emergency Medical, 77 MMI-75
Emergency Medical, Copeland
The next Ochopee Fire Control District
Advisory Committee will meet at 4 p.m.
on Monday, March 9, in the Port of the
Islands Fire Station, located at 525
Newport Drive #C, Naples, Florida 34114.
DOCTOR’S CLINIC
Dr. Kirk DeMartino will see patients
in Everglades City every Friday from 1:30
to 4:30 p.m. in the office behind the Fire
Station. If you have any questions, call
(239) 642-5552.
Little Gator Clinic
The free walk-in clinic (located
next to Thrift Shop) will be open from
5:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 24,
when Dr. Barnard and Kathy will see
patients aged 18 and under.
THRIFT SHOP
The Thrift Shop (located behind the Fire
Station) is open every week on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m.
Veterans Support Group
Meetings are held at 10 a.m. every other
Friday: Feb 27, March 13 and 27.
Veterans and family members of veterans
are welcome. Meet in Jinkins Fellowship
Hall at Everglades Community Church.
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River Wilderness
Ì WATERFRONT VILLAS Ì
FREE WI-FI - SCREEN PORCH - CANOES
SWIMMING POOL - BOAT RAMP - DOCK - OUTDOOR BBQ
210 Collier Ave. Everglades City, FL 34139
239-695-4499
riverwilderness@localline2.com
Triad Seafood
"Springtime in Florida - Flowers"
March 5 – April 17
Everglades Arts
Varick Niles Studio
110 Camellia St, Everglades City
Open Thurs & Fri, 11 am -4 pm
www.varickniles.com (239) 261-9592
Sweet Mayberry’s Café and Gifts Gourmet Coffee, Organic Hot Teas, Italian Gelato TrueValue.
209 N. Collier Ave. Carolyn Thompson and Suzan Griffis Post Office Box 247 (239) 695‐3201 Everglades City, FL 34139 Fax: (239) 659‐3344 Email: wincar209@gmail.com
Orlo & Pam Hilton (239) 695-2662
“On the River behind the School”
105 West Broadway, Everglades City
OPEN: Monday – Saturday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
(239) 695-0008
www.evergladesmuseum.org
Call Ahead for To‐Go Orders: (239) 695‐0092 WIN-CAR, INC.
Stone Crabs ● Shrimp ● Conch
Crab Cakes ● Homemade Key Lime Pies
MUSEUM OF THE EVERGLADES
Season Hours: Closed Monday Tues thru Sat 8 am to 5 pm Sun 10 am to 4 pm Hardware Unusual Gifts Marine Supplies T‐Shirts Knives – Apparel Tackle ‐ Caps Market & Café
10:30 am – 5:00 pm; Sun thru Thurs
10:30 am – 7:00 pm; Fri, Sat
Full Table Service
Fish Florida's
"Last Frontier" with
Captain John Hand,
Guide and Master
Fly Casting
Instructor.
Sandy Dampier
Full Service Beauty Salon
Formerly “The Only Salon”
Hair Cuts, Perm, Color by
Consultation
Thursday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm
Call 695-2403 for appointment
(239) 842-7778
www.redfishlanding.com
WANTED
CASH REWARD
Antique & Used Fishing Tackle
Buy & Sell – Reels, Wood Rods, Lures, Fish
Mounts, Tackle Boxes, Fly Rods & Reels, Gaffs,
Fighting Chairs, Nets, Nautical Items
Old Rod & Reel Collector
239.695.4288
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SCHOOL NEWS
Everglades City School
phone: 377-9800 or 695-2561
Letter from the Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
March 9-12
Sat, Mar 28
Mon, Mar 31
Spring Book Fair
Aquafest Event and Dinner
Blood Drive, 10 am – 1:30 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!
January 2015 Blood Drive
2nd largest at Everglades City School
22 people registered
20 units of blood collected
YOU saved 60 lives
Thank YOU!
from the Community Blood Center
(239) 624.4120
Next Blood Drive:
Tuesday, March 31, from 10 am – 1:30 pm
“Your donated blood helps mend broken hearts”
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Scholastic Spring Book Fair
March 9 – 12
Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon and
will transform the library into our very own
book store. There you will find hundreds of
books from new and favorite authors, popular series, cool posters
and school supplies, and fun for everyone! The Scholastic Book
Fair will be here from Monday, March 9 – Thursday, March
12. Everyone is invited!
Classroom Book Sponsors Needed
The School is in need of individuals or businesses to sponsor
books for our classrooms. Each teacher selects a few perfect
books for their students. We need your help to purchase those
books! Please call Mrs. Owen, Media Specialist, for more
information. She can be reached at (239) 377 – 9810 or
owenm3@collierschools.com. Thank you!
Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Community,
It’s hard to believe February is almost over
and we will be wrapping up the 3rd grading
period on March 13. The month of March will
bring the start of the new Florida Standards
Assessments. Testing will begin on March 3
with a writing assessment for grades 4, 5, and 9. I am confident
our teachers have done an excellent job in preparing our students
to do their best on these assessments.
The month of March also brings our spring break. Our break
begins on March 16 and runs through the 20. We are hopeful our
students will get to enjoy some time with their families and our
staff gets some well-deserved rest. Students will return on March
23 ready for a strong finish to this school year.
We have a special visitor joining Mr. Chappell’s class on
March 3. Clare Devine, from Discovery Education, will be coteaching with Mr. Chappell during his first period class. We are
all looking forward to her visit and we compliment Mr. Chappell
for bringing such a valuable resource to our school.
As always, please feel free to call with any questions you may
have. Gratefully yours,
Bob Spano, Principal
SPORTS SCHEDULE
HOME GAMES
BOYS Varsity Baseball
Fri, Feb 27, at 7:00 pm vs Moore Haven Junior-Senior H.S.
Mon, Mar 2, at 4:30 pm vs Seacrest Country Day School
Fri, Mar 6, at 4:00 pm vs Oasis High School
Sat, Mar 7, at 11:00 am vs Keswick Christian School
BOYS JV Baseball
Fri, Feb 27, at 4:00 pm vs Moore Haven Junior-Senior H.S.
GIRLS Softball at Holy Family Catholic Church
Mon, Mar 2, at 4:30 pm vs Seacrest Country Day School
Fri, Mar 6, at 4:00 pm vs Oasis High School
FLAMINGOS FLOCKING
The Booster Club is still flocking through the
end of March! Support our school athletics. For
more information, contact Carol Foss or Aunt
June at Island Cafe, phone 695-0003.
Visit http://www.evg.collierschools.com/sports.htm
for complete schedule of all games
Everglades City School
students recently
participated in the
College Fair
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Gulf Coast
Adult Soccer
League coed
champions!
Anyone
interested in
playing can
contact
Shannon
Snyder at
695-8462.
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BREAKFAST ● LUNCH ● DINNER
NOW SERVING
EVERGLADES CITY
Driftwood Spa and
Wellness
Massage Therapy and
Spa Services
Now offering Gel
and Shellac Manicures!!
(239) 695-0069
803 Collier Ave
Everglades City, FL 34139
Driftwoodspa-Everglades.com
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S.W. FLA’s Pest Authority
since 1990
CALL (239) 455-4300
RODENTS
CollierPestControl.com 3899 Mannix Dr #412
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Florida Tales
February 27, 2015
Recipe for Good Eating
by Chester Keene
Southern Chicken Casserole
“Wooden Evinrudes”
by MG Bitter of Ashnoca (Ashville North Carolina)
Most of the locals fished to make a little
extra money for the holidays and
subsidize the family income. It was hard
work and I had not seen too much of it
until Chill Williams told me about some
of his tries at it. He grew up around Pine
Island in Lee County. He was too young
to fish then
but then he
moved
to
Naples
in
1948 and his
first try was
with a fellow
who had a
wooden row
skiff that was tied up in Gordon River at
the bridge. He used cotton nets; this was
way before the nylon monofilament was
used. They put the net out and waited
awhile to pull it. That night they caught
more oyster shells and very few mullet.
The oysters were harder to clear than the
fish. Didn't need to use any fuel because
they had no motor on the boat; just a set
of oars called "Wooden Evinrudes".
These row boats gave way to air cooled
Briggs and Stratton engines which were
called "Hot Heads." Some had Onan
motors that were also air cooled.
Running the net out was made a lot
easier with the motor up front. Later on
Ingredients:
¾ c. mayonnaise
½ c. chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 c. diced celery
2 c. diced onion
1 pkg. almonds
1 tsp. salt
3 TBS lemon juice
1 can sliced water chestnuts
2 c. cooked rice (melt 1/2 c. butter in this)
2 ½ c. diced chicken (cooked)
¾ c. bread crumbs with 2 TBS melted butter
Mix mayonnaise with chicken broth; add other ingredients: soup, celery, onion, almonds,
salt, lemon juice, water chestnuts and pour over rice while hot. Add chicken and mix well.
Bake for 30 minutes in 350° oven. Cover with bread crumbs mix and run under broiler.
If you have a favorite recipe to share, please phone or email us. Patty Huff
ATTENTION: All Cooks! Recipes are needed for a new ReachOut Cookbook.
Write down your favorite recipe and email to: GerrieFowler@mac.com.
NEW Full
Service
“Beach” Bar
City Seafood has
added a full service
“beach” bar located
adjacent to their
waterside restaurant.
Patrons can now
enjoy afternoon and evening cocktails under the umbrella-covered picnic tables arranged
around the white sandy “beach.” Visitors may experience the beauty of the wildlife along
the Barron River while sipping a refreshing drink. The bar is open 7 days a week from
3 pm until … City Seafood Restaurant is located at 702 Begonia Street in Everglades City.
Collier County Audio and eBooks
the boats got bigger and had rollers on
them to help bring in the fish. The photo
of the "Miss Georgia" boat with (L-R)
Pee Wee Hamilton, Henry, Jr and Charlie
Whidden knee deep in fish was provided
by George Hamilton, son of Pee Wee
Hamilton. Chill has a new book being
written telling of the hard times he and
others had to endure to make ends meet.
Chester Keene is a retired law enforcement
officer and Florida native. He retains the
copyright to this article.
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The Collier County Public Library has several programs that allow patrons to
download audio and e-books. OverDrive allows audio and e-books to be
downloaded directly from its website and One Click Digital allows audio
books to be downloaded to their devices. The library has more than 12,000 unique eBook
titles, more than 4,000 unique audiobook titles in the OverDrive collection, and more than
400 audiobooks titles in the One Click Digital collection. To learn how to use these
services, visit the library’s website (www.collierlibrary.org) and click on the online
registration link for dates and times of the March programs. For more information, contact
the Headquarters library at 593-0177 or stop by our local branch for handout information.
Congratulations to Lester and Marian
Brucker from St. Charles, MO, who
celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary
at Chokoloskee Island Park last week.
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March Fishing Report
Living Gulf Coast
by Captain Mike Merritt
by Charles Sobczak
Gasparilla Island State Park
“Fish A Jig This Month”
March marks the opening of snook season
for those of you who want to be able to
keep one. This is the month of transition
for the snook. A lot of fish will be making the move from the back
country to the outside islands. This, of course, will depend on
water temps but historically as the month progresses more snook
will show up on the outside. But, as you all know, this is also
known as the windy month so the winds will ultimately dictate
where we fish. If the water clarity is good on the outside, I like to
jigfish for snook. A paddle tail or curly tail will work best. I like a
1/4 oz red jig head with a good enough hook that won't straighten
out on a big snook. I like to work the beginning of the incoming
tides in shallow areas close to any river mouths or passes. Many
times you can sight-cast these fish. It’s important to have that tidal
flow as these fish like to feed best on the rising tide. As the tide
rises, the fish will move into the shorelines to ambush their prey.
That's when you have to make those accurate casts and just try to
hit as many little pockets as you can.
The redfish bite will remain about the same as it has been in
February. Most of the big fish will be caught in the back country.
A jig tipped with just a bit of shrimp will do the trick. Work it as
slow as you can without getting caught up in the bottom. Fishing
for sea trout will continue on the grass flats as long as the winds
cooperate. You have to find the water that is not too clear but not
too stirred up. There are exceptions, but this will give you your
best shot. A shrimp on a popping cork is always hard to beat, but
a jig will work as well most days. Snapper, sheepshead and some
gag grouper will continue to bite shrimp in the deep holes. If the
water temps warm up enough, some big tarpon will also show up;
and, if you fish the wrecks, be prepared to see some cobia. This is
a great month to fish as we look forward to warmer weather, and
warmer water. Good Luck!
80 Belcher Road, Boca Grande / Phone: 941-964-0375
Website: www. floridastateparks.org/gasparillaisland 144
acres/ Admission fee charged.
"VINTAGE DAY" CELEBRATION
Located on the southern tip of Gasparilla
Island, this 144-acre point of land is one of
the most valuable pieces of undeveloped real
estate in the entire state park system.
Gasparilla Island State Park fronts on
Boca Grande Pass, which translates to “wide mouth” in Spanish
and separates Gasparilla Island from Cayo Costa. The deep-water
pass is world famous for the schools of tarpon that arrive every
spring around late April and depart near the end of summer. If you
visit the park during these months, with a good set of binoculars
you can actually see these 100-lb “silver kings” from the
observation deck surrounding the historic Boca Grande
Lighthouse. Tarpon have a primitive lung allowing them to take in
oxygen from the air when the surrounding water is too hot to hold
enough suspended oxygen for fish this large to survive. When
they surface they roll and kick up their tails. On a calm day it is
not difficult to spot these fish, some of which are 6 ft or more in
length. Almost every game and sport fish found along the west
coast of Florida can be caught in and around the Boca Grande
Pass. Farther north along the beach and well away from the pass
are a number of artificial reefs positioned a few hundred feet
offshore. Common catches include gag grouper, mangrove
snapper, snook, goliath grouper, flounder, sea trout, and large jack
crevalle. The world-record all-tackle hammerhead shark was
caught just offshore of the pass in 2006. It was 14’ long and
weighed an astonishing 1,280 lbs. The presence of numerous
sharks, along with strong rip currents, makes swimming in Boca
Grande Pass ill advised. Rip currents are created by the immense
tides that wash in and out of the pass, feeding into Charlotte
Harbor, one of the largest estuaries on the FL west coast.
Gasparilla State Park has much to offer. The central attraction
is the restored lighthouse, built in 1890. Its museum and
interpretive center shed light on the history of the abandoned
phosphate docks and the legendary captains who plied the waters
for the elusive silver kings. Also on display are Calusa artifacts,
sea turtle shells, and an assortment of fish mounts. The bookstore
and gift shop offer an array of products that focus on the area.
Hiking and biking are popular activities in and around the
park. Gasparilla Island has a Rails-to-Trails bike path that runs
north/south throughout much of the island. The park also has
covered picnic areas, and an old chapel on the grounds is
available for rent for weddings and family get-togethers.
The park attracts a steady stream of shorebirds and seabirds,
including black skimmers, snowy plovers, magnificent frigate
birds, and even rare sightings of northern gannets and parasitic
jaegers. Migratory warblers mingle with raptors such as redshouldered hawks and osprey as the sun sets over the gulf.
From snorkeling to fishing to just kicking your shoes off and
relaxing, Gasparilla Island State Park beckons visitors to stop by
and enjoy. It’s that easy to do.
Photo courtesy of Florida State Parks
at Everglades National Park Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center
Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free Admission, Trolley Ride from Homestead, Guest Speakers
For more information, call (305) 242-7700
Charles Sobczak is a Sanibel author whose works include Six
Mornings on Sanibel and local guide books, Living Sanibel
and The Living Gulf Coast. For more information about
Charles Sobczak’s writing go to www.indigopress.net.
Captain Mike Merritt started guiding approximately 20 years ago,
fished the IFA Redfish Tour for two years and finished in the top ten.
Capt. Merritt fishes artificial lures, live bait, or both out of a
22ft.Pathfinder boat powered with a 150hp Yamaha 4 stroke.
Contact Capt. Merritt at (561) 795 3437 or email:
snookfishing1@juno.com. Website: www.everglade-angler.com.
SNOOK SEASON RE-OPENS MARCH 1
Snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital
of the World. As a result, the FWC encourages anglers to use
moderation in taking a snook home, even during the open season.
Anglers may keep one snook per day that is not less than 28 or
more than 33 inches total length. A snook permit is required,
along with a saltwater fishing license, unless the angler is exempt
from the license requirements. Only hook-and-line gear is allowed
when fishing for snook. It is illegal to buy or sell snook.
For more information, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing and click on
“Saltwater,” “Recreational Regulations” and “Snook.”
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What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area
February 27, 2015
MUSEUM of the Everglades
Pauline Reeves Gallery
“A Look into the World of
Our Native Seminoles”
Historic Photographs Courtesy of the
Seminole Tribe of Florida
LOCAL HISTORY
“Poinciana Camp”
by Craig Woodward
On January 18 Linda Pearson visited
Everglades City to see the property now
known as Outward Bound, but had once
been named Poinciana Camp by her great
Uncle - George Bruner who purchased the
property in 1914. Mr. Bruner was a big
An exhibit of historic photographs, courtesy
of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, will be on
display in the Pauline Reeves Gallery
through March. Join us as we explore the
wonderful culture of our beloved Native
Seminoles. Through this black and white
exhibit we get a small glimpse of a culture once hidden deep in the Everglades. This
exhibit will be featured in the Pauline Reeves Gallery through the end of March.
“Out of Ireland” featured on St. Patrick’s Day
Narrated by actress Kelly McGillis, this 1995 Sundance Film nominated movie traces the
history of Irish emigration to the United States, following the stories of several families
and their journeys to America, including where they ended up. The movie is free and
open to the public to be held on Tuesday, March 17, at 1:00 pm in the Carol Moseman
Memorial Theatre at the Museum. Please plan to join us!
Special Lecture: “Florida’s First People”
Thursday, March 19, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Melissa Timo will discuss the documentary and archaeological evidence of our area’s
first Native American residents.
GUIDED WALKING TOURS
game hunter from Indiana (pictured above
in Africa) and owned this part of Sunset
Island as a fishing camp for a number of
years. Trish from Outward Bound
provided an extensive tour and the
Pearsons were thrilled to go through the
rooms of the buildings and walk on the
property that 100 years ago had belonged
to their family.
Sunset Lodge is now the winter home
of Outward Bound and is listed as historic
by the Everglades Society for Historic
Preservation who provided this sign.
Craig Woodward owns a home in Everglades
City and serves on the Everglades Society for
Historic Preservation as well as the Collier
County
Historic
and
Archaeological
Preservation Board.
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The Friends of the Museum are now offering scheduled guided Walking Tours of historic
sites in Everglades City. The tours begin at the Museum of the Everglades at 10 a.m. on
the following dates: Friday, February 27 (during the MSD Festival), and Thursdays,
March 5, 12, and 26. Call Martha at 695-0008 to make reservations. Cost is $10 per
person (FREE to Friends members) and $5 per person for groups of 25 or more.
Off the Shelf - Book Review
A Brief History of the Smallwood Store
in Chokoloskee, Florida
by Marya Repko
Everglades Society for Historic Preservation President Marya Repko is
well known for her “brief” books on the history of our area. Her new
book is a comprehensive story of Ted Smallwood, his early life in the 10,000 Islands,
building the store and trading with the Seminoles who have remained to this day
“friends” of the Smallwood family. In addition to giving us a history of Chokoloskee
Island, Marya takes us through the building of the causeway which linked the old Calusa
mound to Everglades City and the efforts of Ted Smallwood’s granddaughter Lynn
McMillin in converting the store into a Museum and having it listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. As Lynn states “This is not a Museum where you reproduce
history – it’s where history was made.” This is a nice booklet to read and keep for
reference or to give as a gift. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Smallwood Store and
their struggle to protect access to one of our most treasured places. Copies are available
around town or at www.ecity-publishing.com.
NOTE: Marya Repko will be signing her book “A Brief History of the Smallwood Store” at the
Author Fest held by the Marco Island Writers on Wednesday, March 4, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at
Marco Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Avenue, in Marco. There will be wine & cheese to go
with all the books on display which range from fiction to self-help and include the new anthology
Southwest Florida Stories & Poems. There are also author's readings. For information, see
www.marcoislandwriters.com.
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TAXING THINGS
by Mike, The Tax Guy
A Few Recent Questions
• Do I Have To File a Return?
If you are a U.S. citizen or resident,
whether you must file a return depends
on three factors:
1 Your gross income,
2 Your filing status, and
3 Your age.
Gross income includes all income you
receive in the form of money, goods,
property, and services, income from
sources outside the United States, and
from the sale of your main home. Part of
your social security benefits if:
1 You were married, filing a
separate return, and you lived
with your spouse at any time
during 2014.
2 Half of your social security a
benefits plus your other gross
income and any tax-exempt
interest is more than $25,000
($32,000 if married filing jointly).
• Health Insurance Documentation?
You will not need to send the IRS proof
of your health coverage.
Most people will simply have to check a
box to indicate they and everyone on
their tax return had health care coverage
for the entire year. If you are claiming
the premium tax credit or a coverage
exemption attach Form 8965, to claim an
exemption, and Form 8962, to claim the
credit. Keep Form 1095-A with your tax
records.
• What about the Alternative
Minimum Tax?
You may have to pay the AMT if your
taxable income is more than your
exemption amount.
2014 AMT exemption amounts are:
• $52,800 if you are Single or Head of
Household.
• $82,100 if you are Married Filing Joint
or Qualifying Widow(er).
• $41,050 if you are Married Filing
Separate.
You will reduce your AMT exemption if
your income is more than certain limits.
Mike, The Tax Guy, provides income
tax services. Phone number 695-0595.
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What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area
February 27, 2015
SIGN UP EARLY - Everglades Bike Ride
The Annual Everglades Bike Ride will be held at McLeod Park on Sunday,
April 12, with registration starting at 7:30 a.m. There will be on and offroad guided bicycle rides, including a 16-mile ride, a 27-mile off-road ride,
and a 62-mile ride. Lunch provided by Triad Seafood is included in the
registration fee as well as a visit to the historic Smallwood Store.
To receive a discount, register early by April 4 on www.evergladesROGG.org or
www.naplespathways.org. If you would like to be a sponsor or volunteer, contact Patty
Huff at 695-2397. Enjoy the Ride!
SHERIFF’S REPORT
Beware Of Phone Scam Targeting Taxpayers
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to beware of an Internal Revenue
Service telephone scam targeting taxpayers. Tax season is underway and CCSO is
receiving an average of 10 calls a day to its “Call Before You Pay” hotline from residents
who said they received a phone call telling them they owe back taxes that must be paid
immediately.
The Treasury Inspector General for Taxpayer Administration has said this is the largest
IRS-related scam the agency has ever encountered, with victims collectively paying more
than $5 million in 2014. The scammers spoof the IRS toll-free number on caller ID to make
it appear that it’s the IRS calling and threaten potential victims with arrest or revocation of
their driver’s license or facing arrest. Victims are often coerced into providing credit/debit
card numbers or some other form of immediate payment.
CCSO reminds people that the IRS will always send taxpayers a written notification of
any tax due via the U.S. mail. The IRS never asks for credit card, debit card or prepaid card
information over the telephone. If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from
the IRS, here’s what the IRS advises you should do:
If you know you owe taxes or you think you might owe taxes, call the IRS at
1.800.829.1040. The IRS employees at that line can help you with a payment issue, if there
really is such an issue.
If you know you don’t owe taxes or have no reason to think that you owe any taxes,
then call and report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at
1.800.366.4484.
If you’ve been targeted by this scam, you should also contact the Federal Trade
Commission and use their “FTC Complaint Assistant” at FTC.gov. Please add "IRS
Telephone Scam" to the comments of your complaint.
The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by e-mail to request personal or
financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text
messages and social media channels. The IRS also does not ask for PINs, passwords or
similar confidential access information for credit card, bank or other financial accounts.
Recipients should not open any attachments or click on any links contained in the
message. Instead, forward the e-mail to phishing@irs.gov. CCSO encourages residents to
be vigilant against phone and e-mail scams. For assistance with any suspicious encounter
involving a request for money or personal information, contact the Collier County Sheriff’s
Office’s “Call Before You Pay” hotline (239) 252-CALL (2255). The hotline is staffed by a
CCSO deputy in the Financial Crimes Bureau between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through
Friday. In addition, during the tax filing time window between January-April 15, there may
be an increase of identity theft reports due to someone fraudulently filing a tax return under
your stolen Social Security number in order to obtain your refund money.
Whether you file a return by yourself or use a certified public accountant, it is a strong
indication you are the victim of identity theft if you receive a notification that your refund
has already been submitted or is currently processing.
Investigators advise the best way to avoid being a victim of this crime is by filing as
early as possible to prevent someone else from doing it on your behalf. If this occurs,
CCSO advises victims to get in touch with local law enforcement immediately to file a
report. Collier residents can file reports by calling CCSO’s non-emergency line at (239)
252-9300 or submitting an identity theft report online through www.colliersheriff.organd
click on “Report A Crime Online” option under the “How Do I?” tab.
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RESTAURANTS
Angler’s Cove, Port of the Islands
(239-642-1025): 11:30 am – 9 pm;
Tues-Sunday. 4 pm–9 pm; Monday
Camellia Street Grill (695-2003):
12 noon – 9:00 pm; daily
City Seafood (695-4700):
6:00 am – 6:00 pm; Mon thru Wed
6:00 am – 9:00 pm; Thurs thru Sun
Glades Haven Deli (695-2091):
6:00 am – 9:00 pm; daily
(Marina: 6 am - 4 pm; daily)
Havana Café (695-2214):
7:00 am to 3:00 pm; Sun thru Wed
7:00 am to 8:00 pm; Thurs-Fri-Sat
Island Café (695-0003):
6:00 am – 9:00 pm; daily
Ivey House (695-3299):
6:30 – 9:30 am; daily
Joanie’s Blue Crab Café (695-2682):
10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Closed Wed
Oyster House Restaurant (695-2073):
11:00 am – 9 pm; Sun thru Thurs
11:00 am – 10:00 pm; Fri, Sat
Rod & Gun (695-2101):
11:30 am - 9:00 pm; daily
Step Back in Time (695-0611):
11:00 am – 3:30 pm; Mon thru Sat
Closed Sunday
Subway at Gator Express (695-3937):
7:00 am – 7:00 pm; daily
Sweet Mayberry’s Café (695-0092):
8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Tues thru Sat
10 am – 4 pm; Sunday; Closed Mon
Triad Seafood & Cafe (695-2662):
10:30 am – 5:00 pm; daily
Right Choice Supermarket (695-4535):
9:00 am – 7:00 pm; daily
Grimm’s Stone Crab (695-3222):
8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Mon thru Sat
Loco’s Fresh Produce: (239-462-7050)
(next to the ECity Post Office)
7:00 am – 4:00 pm; Thurs thru Sat
SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES
Chokoloskee Church of God
10 am Sunday School, 11 am Sun Worship
Copeland Baptist Church
10 am Sunday School, 11 am Sun Worship
Everglades Community Church
9:45 am Adult Sunday School
11 am Sunday Worship
Everglades First Baptist Church
9:45 am Sunday School, 11 am Worship
Holy Family Catholic Church
10:30 am Sunday Mass / Potluck March 8
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What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area
Helen Bryan
(recuperating
from foot
surgery) is
pictured here
with her
husband Jim,
enjoying a
lunch at the
Oyster
House, a
delayed
Valentine
celebration.
TIDES FOR BARRON RIVER
Lat: 25.87ºN Long: 81.37ºW
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February 27, 2015
SHELTER FOR ABUSED
WOMEN & CHILDREN
If you or someone you love is in an abusive
relationship, call the confidential 24-hr crisis
line (239) 775-4265; the Shelter provides all
services
free
of
charge.
Visit
www.naplesshelter.org for more info.
Caregivers Needed
Looking for experienced CNA/HHA and
companion caregivers for in-home senior
care, call Visiting Angels (239) 561-7600.
ONE-ON-ONE
FITNESS
PERSONAL TRAINING
STUDIO
$55
Per session
650 Bald Eagle Dr.
Marco Island
Private_Fitness@hotmail.com
(239)-333-5771
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February 27, 2015
SNOOK
CLASSIFIEDS
FOR RENT: 2BR/1 Bath, furnished.
Phone, cable TV. 2 twin beds, 1 queen
bed, full kitchen, laundry room, living
room. $250/nite (2 nite min) or $1000
for entire week. Check or Cash only.
Deposit required. Call (561) 795-3437
or
(561)
252-4324
or
email
snookfishing1@juno.com.
------------------------------------------------FOR SALE OR RENT:
Cabins #7 & #8, Glades Haven,
daily/weekly/monthly, seasonal. Call
(239)
695-9142
or
email
at
fishnw.mykee55@live.com.
-----------------------------------------------FOR LEASE: Deep water commercial
dock and lot on Barron River. Premium
sought-after location at 909 Dupont St.
in Everglades City. Perfect for lucrative
airboat or eco-tour business, commercial
fishing or even restaurant with chickee
bar and tourist gift shop attraction.
FOR RENT: Mobile home lot in
Copeland, FL, within minutes to
Everglades City. Lovely location with
large Poinciana tree across from a park.
All mobile home hook ups installed and
available. Lot rent $350/mo.
FOR SALE: Large 4 BR/2 bath Jim
Walters stilt home on large fenced lot
with beautiful trees in Copeland within
minutes of Everglades City. Home is
newer construction with wood floors
and large porch and is being sold well
below appraised value by motivated
sellers. For above 3 listings, call Rancho
T Properties LLC (727) 480-1640.
------------------------------------------------WANTED: Motor Homes, 5th wheels
& travel trailers. Any condition. Cash
paid on the spot. Call (941) 347-7171.
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What’s Happening in the Everglades City Area
PUBLISHER
Patricia A. Huff, Snook Publications
P O Box 617, Everglades City, FL, 34139
(239) 695-2397, mulletrapper@gmail.com
EDITORS
Patty Huff & Marya Repko
PET PICS
PHOTOJOURNALIST
Helen Bryan
Liz and Joe West submitted this cute photo of
Luke (Skywalker) after they were "flocked".
CONTRIBUTORS to this Issue
Helen Bryan, Chester Keene, Mike Klein,
Mike Merritt, Elaine Middelstaedt,
Melissa Owen, Charles Sboczak, Bob Spano
Send us your Pet Pics by post or email.
CLASSIFIEDS
PRODUCTION
layout: Marya Repko, printing: Hinson Studios
FOR SALE: 4BR/2BTH, 2400sq.ft. stilt
home on 120 x 200 fenced lot, perfect
family home. $147,500. Bob Wells
Real Estate (239) 695-2660
------------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Park Model trailer & lot in
Everglades VR Corp. 1 BR / 1 bath /
large screen room, boat dock. Fully
furnished, washer/dryer / ceiling fans/
A/C, awnings, metal roof, concrete pad
w/18 tie downs, fully skirted. Explore &
fish the 10,000 Islands. (410) 289-8835.
------------------------------------------------ROOMMATE WANTED: Everglades
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of Everglades City, Chokoloskee, Plantation Island, Lee Cypress,
Copeland, Jerome, and Ochopee.
We strive to present the facts accurately
with no political bias or personal opinion.
The views expressed in signed articles are not necessarily
those of the editors or publisher.
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