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Week of February 5-11,2004 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 31, NUMBER 6, 24 PAGES 75 CENTS Planning Commission holds at seven members Donna T. Schuman Harrity — who has received some criticism "Their meetings are already shorter than diversity." Staff Writer for the proposal — defended his position. ours and we already have five members," Although Walsh commended Harrity - "This is not the first time this topic has said Counciiwoman Judy Workman. "They for proposing these ideas, he felt the quan- If it ain't broke don't fix it seemed to be surfaced." Harrity said. "As elected offi- are not a political group, they are very pro- tity of work the planning commissioners do the popular sentiment about the Planning cials it is our responsibility to look at every fessional and get right down to business." was being ignored. One of the duties of the Commission from those who packed area of our government." For the last 30 years, the Planning Planning Commission is to review the MacKenzie Hall at Tuesday's City Council Based on his experience on the Planning Commission has had seven members. That Sanibel Plan — a process that takes months meeting. . Commission, Harrity said, when people get tradition along played a large part in the to complete. Following much opposition from island in front of a microphone they tend to talk council's decision. "The time required by the Planning residents, the council voted 3-2 against a more. He suggested that reducing the num- "1 like Sanibel the way it is," said Mayor Commission is extensive." Walsh said. motion to reduce the number of Planning ber of commissioners could streamline Steve Brown. "Reducing it to five would not benefit the Commissioners from seven to five. Council meeting and cut down dialogue by about Although the Sanibel Code calls for a city." members Marty Harrity and Jim Jennings 28 percent, therefore reducing meeting commission of live, seven or nine mem- One improvement the council did favor cast the consenting votes. time. However, even after his explana- bers, a 1998 resolution established the called for joint meetings between the two When the topic came up for discussion, tion, some still questioned his reasoning. number of commissioners at seven. governmental bodies. As the island Diversity of the commission was also a approaches build-out and re-development, deciding factor in the decision to retain council felt both groups could benefit from seven members. working together. Planning Operation Redstart comes full circle "You get interplay from a variety of peo- Commissioners present were pleased with ple," said Councilman Dick Walsh. "Getting the suggestion. a good cross section of the community will "1 am encouraged by the comments, help us keep Sanibel the way it is." said Commissioner John Dillon. "Re- Mayor Brown, echoed Walsh's corn- development is the key issue and should men! s, take a lot of time." ""I know what I think is representative of Commissioner Ellis Robinson uereed. the community... everything staying the same." Brown said. "The idea of five So. PLAVNIM; seemed appealing, but you wouldn't get the page 2 Causeway referendum action postponed
By Donna T. Schuman that postponing the vote would not make Staff Writer sense because the city couid settle on something that voters couid oppose in a Sanibel residents will have to wait a lit- later election. "'1 believe we would end up tle longer than expected to vote on a city in court if it were approved and we had a charter amendment allowing them to settlement that wasn't approved by a approve or oppose any changes to the majority of the people," Walsh said. Story and photos nets in place: one that men in waders Causeway by referendum. Although Cuyler had a "gut feeling"' by Michael Hannan unfurled and dragged across the 65.000 Following a motion from Mayor Steve the vote would not alter any settlement, he Staff Writer gallon home tank; a purse seine that held Brown, the Sanibel City Council opted to agreed to research the matter and advise the captured fish before being checked table any discussion on the matter until the council at its next meeting. At 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Jan. 28, the out, and a third that served to hold fish City Attorney Ken Cuyler could research '"If a settlement is finalized, it would be Florida Fish and Wildlife tank truck that hadn't seemed to heal properly after the effects the initiative could have on the an impairment of that contract and uncon- pulled into the Sanibel-Captiva Conser- their tagging. city's lawsuit against Lee County regard- stitutional to have something that related vation Foundation's Marine Lab at Tarpon Chrissy, the "'Tagging Goddess," from ing the drawbridge. back to destroy that agreement...that con- Bay. The truck had four tanks, which held Florida Fish & Wildlife, checked every If approved, the proposed amendment tract between the two parties," Cuyler 250 gallons of water apiece. one oi" the fish to ensure that the area would carry a retroactive provision relat- said. "I have some serious doubts as to Volunteers and staff netted and where the dorsal tag had been implanted ing to current decisions made on the whether it would reach back or not." checked about 90 redfish that had been had properly healed. If it hadn't, she Causeway. Council members Judy raised at the Marine Lab for release later Workman and Dick Walsh, both of whom See REFEKENDl M that day in Smith Pond. There were three See REDSTART page 2 page 13 voted against tabling the discussion, felt
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k&i Bob Janes to serve on n other business By Donna T. Schuman microphone system at the Historic national Medicaid reform group Staff Writer Village. adopted a.< resolution of the council Lee County Commissioner Bob Janes Council's 2002 In other business, expressing its "latent to utilize the method has been appointed to a national commit- Human Service the Sanibel City Council... of levying, collecting and enforcing non- ad valorem assessments for vegetation tee on Medicaid reform. Award for "Most • expanded the number of appointees to the . trimming along the Sanibel Estates Canal National Association of Counties Outstanding Parks and Recreation Committee to 11 area. (NACo) President Karen Miller has Public Official," , and appointed four new members. Mitch appointed Janes to NACo's Medicaid 2003 "Advocate Moore, Marcel Ventura, Eric Pfeifer and adopted a resolution appointing the Working Group. of the Year" by the Donna Rhue will take their seats on the ISanibel-Captiva Conservation The working group was formed at the Lee County chap- committee at its February 25 meeting. Foundation as a member of the recreation request of Tommy Thompson, Secretary ter of the National • proclaimed February 1 through February task force for the development of a park of the U.S. Department of Health and Alliance for the 7 Sanibel Island Safe Boating Week. adjacent to the Sanibel Community Human Services. Secretary Thompson is Mentally 111, and a Association and Casa Mariposa. hopeful of a Medicaid reform effort in 2003 "Special • held the first reading of an ordinance establishing a service fee for lien approved a request from the Wildlife Congress this year, and at a meeting with Bob janes Recognition Committee regarding the publishing of NACo officials in January reiterated his Award" from the research, prohibiting verbal replies to request for lien research and creates a- wildlife road fatalities, interest in working with NACo on this Ruth Cooper Center for going above and adopted a resolution extending the. terms issue. beyond his duties as a county commis- new section of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Service Fee F8r Lien Research." of two Planning Commission members The first meeting of the working group sioner to support mental health and until February 16. will be Feb. 29 at NACo's Legislative behavioral care programs in the commu- • held the first public hearing for an ordi- Conference in Washington, D.C. nity. nance granting conditional use approval approved the use of the Sanibel City seal Janes serves as chairman of NACo's Commissioner Janes was elected to the for the Woodhaven Project by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation on Gopher Tortoise educa- Medicaid Indigent Subcommittee and Board of Lee County Commissioners in • approved a budget amendment-transfer tional brochures. chairman of the Florida Association of 2000 and served as chairman in 2002. accepting a $50,000 grant award for the Counties' (FAC) Health and Human Commissoner Janes has been very Clam Bayou Restoration Project. approved a request from the Fire and Services Committee. active in Human Services and Mental • approved a budget amendment-transfer Rescue District waiving all fees associat- He has received a number of recogni- Health issues at the local, state and accepting a $2,000 donation from the, ed with remodeling the districts Station 2 tions for his leadership in Mental Health, national levels. He also is the Board's Sanibel-Captiva Lions Charities for a on Sanibel-Captiva Road and the new Medicaid and Human Services issues liaison to efforts to purchase Babcock station on Palm Ridge Road. including the Community Coordinating Ranch for preservation. City readies for mediation with county. City Council looks to streamline meetings By Donna T. Schuman However; S?als questioned the County's Staff Writer declaration i^^o%|bjidge is in a state of Donna T. Schuman cil is elected to represent the people and its emergency. -"•--.'„• *": "~ Staff Writer important to know what they want. As the March 5 deadline approaches, the "The court's finding is that this -is not a "It's not a good idea to limit public input City of Sanibel and Lee County prepare for state of emergency, but- It is a matter of great Following the discussion regarding a other than to make sure people stay on sub- their first mediation session in the suit over urgency" Seals said, granting Sanibel its reduction in the Planaing Commission, the ject," Walsh said. the Sanibel Causeway. request formediation. City Council looked at possible ways to However, Harrity said he did not want to The Sanibel City Council unanimously Seals diJ.indicate, however, that if no streamline its own meetings. limit public comment but implied the same agreed on the date and time for the media- agreement is reached during this process, a The changes, proposed by Councilman group of people always comment and are tion at Tuesday's meeting. Following the court date mast be set as early as possible. Marty Harrity, would attempt to reduce the then perceived as the majority opinion. suggestion of City Attorney Ken Cuyler for Prior to Seals' decision, Turner argued length of the council meeting by setting des- "We have to represent all of the public," a neutral location, both parties agreed the to that Sanibel and the County have already ignated time limits for each issue, limiting Harrity said. hold the mediation in the Cape Coral City gOQje through numerous- sessions where council comments and limiting public com- Marie Gargano expressed the importance Council Chambers on February 2&'St9-kan. mfcteiation-was.exchanged regarding the 4j^it to agenda items the council votes on. of communication between the council and Mayor Steve Brown, who did not attend state of the bridge and possible resolution. -^""We have public comment on every the public. j ' the Jan. 28 hearing at the Lee County "Those meetings resulted in an nda item," Harrity said. "I don't think we "Eliminating public comment creates an Courthouse, was pleased the judge ordered p p^ dthat." y .- . • - enormous amount of distrust between the mediation. Councilman Marty Harrity Unless ihe city could provide new infor- Harrity also suggested limiting repeti- public and the council," Gargano said. echoed his eonaments. mation from expert consultants regarding tious public comment. Of all the suggestions, the council RdundbHe^atto the City of Sanibel in the bridge, Turner indicated, the mediation "When there are 30 people in the audi- favored limiting its own comments. the dispute over the Causeway at that hear- would be pointless. ence saying the same thing, there should be However, no decisions were made on the ing when Lee County Circuit Court Judge Cuyler and Richard Campbell, the attor- a better way to handle it," Harrity said. proposed suggestions. Councilman Harrity James Seals ordered Lee County to meet ney representing the city, said they could Councilman Dick Walsh did not agree plans to examine this issue and present with the city to discuss the feasibility of provide new information regarding the with Harrity's suggestions stating that coun- some guidelines to the council next month.. rehabilitating the ailing drawbridge instead rehabilitation status of the bridge. of replacing it with a 70-foot high fixed Sanibel resident Marie Gargano, presi- span bridge. dent of Save Our Bay, which has also filed While waving rusted cables from the suit against the county, said she was pleased bridge before Judge Seals at that hearing, with the professionalism and preparedness REFERENDUM Assistant County Attorney John Turner of the city's attorneys. argued that the safety and well being of Lee "It was a pleasure to see and we all can From page 1 County residents is at risk if the matter is all feel proud of the people we have repre- postponed. senting Sanibel," Gargano said. Cuyler's arguments would provide munity regarding the petition. good reason to oppose the referendum, "If there is some concern by different cnange, Mr. tiarnty... it it am t broke don t Walsh said. However, they did not apply people that they were misrepresented fix it," Carney said. to the timing of the election. when they signed this, I would wonder PLANNING Although the majority of those in atten- "This council and the citizens would be about going along with it," Jennings said. dance wanted to retain a seven member best served by getting this thing out and Also concerned with a mail ballot, From page 1 Planning Commission, some favored answered as soon as possible," Walsh Jennings reminded the council of the Harrity's proposal. said. numerous complaints against the county's stating she was thrilled at the idea of a joint "We had the election but it has not been The petition, which required signatures mail surveys. meeting with the City Council. reflected in the Planning Commission," from 10 percent of
Staff and board of director representatives for Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, newly announced master sponsor for Sanibel Cares' 2004 Island Celebration of the Arts auction: front row, left to right, Terry Igo, Al Hanser, Bob Wigley, Sylvia Hutchison, and Dick Pyle; back row, John Burden, Mike Vargo, and Betsey Herman.
By Chelle Walton concerned mothers that united in 2000 to support the children's hospital. Sanibel Cares' 2004 fundraising efforts Lena Brown served as the group's hon- got a boost last week with the announce- orary chairperson in 2003, when Sanibel Michael E Araheiter ment of chief sponsorship from Sanibel Cares raised $220,000 toward the Chrissy Captiva Trust Company by Al Hanser, Brown Inpatient Cancer Unit, named for chairman of the firm. With its contribution the Browns' daughter, who lost her life to of $10,000, the island trust company cancer in 2001. Fleming was honorary For More Information Please Call becomes master sponsor for the Fourth chairperson for 2002. Annual Island Celebration of the Arts- "These are our clients, these are our 239-472-7811 auction to benefit The Children's Hospital friends, these are our children, this is of Southwest Florida at HealthPark. where we, live," said Hanser. A complimentary lunch will be provided "Many on our board of directors "We deeply appreciate this gesture of already are involved as board members of support and the benefits it creates for the by The Island Cow the Children's Hospital, so it's a natural" well-being of our children," said Toni said Hanser. "It's just ingrained in^all of Shannon, Sanibel Cares sponsorship sub- us to give back to the community. And committee member. "Sanibel Captiva what better way to invest in the future Trust Company has proven over and over than through children. Our board is very its dedication to the community and we committed to kids." are grateful the board members decided to Hanser, along with fellow board mem- once again extend its generosity through bers Steve Brown and Ginny Fleming, Sanibel Cares." Mike Arnheiter is an serve on the advisory board. for The For information on other levels of cor- Investment Advisor Representative with Eagle Strategies, Children's Hospital; Brown chairs the a Registered Investment Advisor and subsidiary of NYLIFE Securities Inc. & porate and private sponsorship, please a subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company. board. Fleming and Brown's wife, Lena, contact Julie O'Neill with Sanibel Cares are also a part of Sanibel Cares, a group of at 472-8627.
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Last week 'S weather C.R.O.W.'s Walk On the Wild Side C.R.O.W. extends hearty thanks to Coming from New Hampshire for the High Low Rain the J.N."Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge contest, Sam Townsend had the most for hosting and to Bank of the Islands correct answers in the shortest amount January 29 64 55 0.00 Note: Rainfall levels are recorded for sponsoring C.R.O.W.'s first Walk On of time and won the egret etched first January 30 70 52 0.00 from the morning of the day given to the Wild Side on Friday, January 30. place vase. Our sincefest thanks to event the following morning. Although Wiidlife Drive is closed to the organizers Cathy Contino, Tom and January 31 69 62 0.75 public on Fridays, Rob Jess, Refuge Carol Rothman and Don and Julie February 1 65 60 0.44 Manager, thought this unique wildlife Schwartz. February 2 73 65 0.11 event for C.R.O.W. was worthy of sup- The teamwork between Ding February 3 70 63 0.00 port and obtained permission for theDarling, C.R.O.W. and Bank of the program to be held on the drive. Islands made this event possible and February 4 72 60 0.00 Source: Island Water Association About 40 participants braved the successful. Smiling attendees learned encroaching rain and gave their best about C.R.O.W. and our native plants NOT FOR NAVIGATION. efforts to cover the four-mile course and and animals while they enjoyed the Sanibel-Captiva Tides This information is furnished in the hope identify 40 animals, plants, shells and peaceful exclusivity of Wildlife Drive that it will be useful, but without any warranty. insects. While many took their time and on a Friday morning! All are looking Feb. 5-11, 2004 strolled through the course, others hur- forward to repeating this unique event Feet >• riedly read their bird guides and scrib- next winter! Thanks again to all of our Tidal 2 i bled their answers in anticipation of donors, volunteers and attendees who Range at 1 winning the beautiful Luc Century vase participated for the benefit of C.R.O.W. Redfish 0 donated by Luc for the 1st place winner. Pass Sat Sun Man Hie Wei Sunrise Sunset SUSAN BLUEHS Health Care Services o A FULL RANGE OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY AN ISLAND RESIDENT Bathing & Personal Care • Companion Care Meal Preparation • Transportation • 24 Hour Care Punta Lo Medication Management • Safety Management Rassa Blood Pressure, Cardiac & Pulmonary Management Lo Diabetic Care • Wound Care • Colostomy & Ileostomy Care Alzheimers Care • Terminal Illness Care & Management Susan Bluehs, R.N. (239)472-3327 Lie. 30211154 \ '
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pecial thanks to Mr. Rolvaag Yuri Nation of What is the alternative? Experience Breakfast & Dinner While Enjoying Abysmal, North Dakota for his nomination for Some surreal game of the Unspoiled View of the Gulf of Mexico. S this week's Otto Schmink Award. It seems oJe 'whack-a-mole,' as pas- Rolvaag is upset about a recent ruling by the sengers with weak Breakfast served from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM Transportation Security Agency (TSA) that is about to bladders hop up and prohibit airline passengers from queuing up for the down in their seats, Dinner served from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM "WC1 While Rolvaag seemed objective about his wailing for the oppor- objection, still he didn't hold back: "them tunity to dash down the Washingtonian whippersnappers are all house-trained aisle as the bathroom Reservations Required puppies; they need to sec this problem from a mature comes available? What man's point of view. An 80-year old bladder just does- happens if two people n't hold out as long as a 30-year old's, especially if make a run for it at the On the Gulf of Mexico I've had one of them four-dollar airline beers." same time? Will the new Well, I decided to look into this problem, not too air marshals shoot tot lit (7 Uadition that never sets • closely - mind you — because a water closet - espe- them? (Cray notation: cially on an airplane - really is a closet, and queuing obscure carnival refer- 3111 WEST GULF DRIVE - SANIBEL 472-1561 up can take some time, and it's really a private matter ence: will not solve after all. So instead. I got on the Internet and checked problem). • / certainly hope that posting this sort of 'advice' out Rolvaag's charges. Seems there are mixed feel- Oh, behave! (Cray notation: suspect she is a nun). online does not set me up for an extended slay in ings. Bui nobody ever listens to us. We're just rodents and coastal Cuba courtesy of Mr.Cheney. (Cray nota- I collected all the data I could find, and turned them tion: how do you feel about football huddles?). over to my staff at the Scinibel Think Tank, which of fish to the man. (Cray notation: too much youthful course isn't very deep because it's located on a barrier dope!). • All this air travel security is getting out of hand. If island, and in due time they got back to me after our / suggest mandatory sedation of all passengers for I was directing Al-Quaeda, I'd keep making discreet Cray XI Supercomputer "crunched the numbers" and the duration of the flight. It would solve so many leaks about an impending attack on a plane, then tested the heuristics. damn problems for everyone involved. (Cray nota- target something far less difficult, like a packed Here's the consensus of what they found: tion: this guy needs more dope, specifically commuter train. (Osama bin Ladin notation: thanks Prozac). for the advice; anything about water supplies? • This is precisely the reason why I'm giving up air When are they going to do something about farting travel in favor of the elegance and grandeur of in elevators? (Cray notation: undistributed middle). Well, America has spoken. It seems that we are classic sleamboating. Sure, it takes longer. But no equally divided between the people whose parents told one asks you to take off your shoes, and you don't Heh anyone ever read Stephen King's short them when they were growing up that "you should have to give up your knitting needles. (Cray nota- story 'The Jaunt'? That's the first thing that came to have gone before you left home; now you're going to tion: difficult from Utah, though). my mind after reading this suggestion. (Cray nota- have to hold it" and those who were wontedly allowed tion: still no!). • Ok, has anybody set up the Cafe Press store to sell to do as they pleased. Nonetheless, Rolvaag has a items with the slogan "I love to pee... and I vole?" Yes, but what if the assigned commercial pilot fly- point. Still, while equating peeing with the "pursuit of (Cray notation: don't dimple the chads). ing the plane is the terrorist? Making the cockpit happiness" maybe be a Constitutional stretch even in unassailable provides no recourse to passengers Abysmal, North Dakota; however, it certainly is a bio- • Heh anyone ever read Stephen King's short and crew who may otherwise elect to end things dif- logical right, to which - in the minds of the Sanibel story 'The Jaunt'? That's the first thing that came to ferently. (Cray notation:, doesn't he have to pee or Think Tank staff - the TSA should not be privy. my mind after reading this suggestion. (Cray nota- has Allah exempted him?). tion: no!). • / think anything that discourages people from cata- pulting themselves around the globe and instead Check Us Out!! encourages their being content to remain where 3» / they are makes the world a belter place. (Cray nota- PINE ISLAND & MATLACHA PROPERTIES tion: no doubt a devotee of the Monroe Doctrine). • They should do this on every flight. No more bitch- ing about food, no crying babies, no weird people trying to start conversations. And of course no Cartytiftenkig Reahor . hijackings. (Cray notation: what's your point?). X105 • It's tinfoil lunacy. (Cray notation: huh?). • The only time I have ever seen someone hanging www.TeamShevlin.com out by the lav was when they were drunk and hitting on a stewardess. If it prevents that sort of thing, I'm all for it. (Cray notation: PC incorrect - they are flight attendants and perhaps they like to be hit on). • Apparently, the TSA has never sat in coach on a plane, that has sat on the tarmac in a 'holding pal- tern' at Logan for 5 hours, drinking bottle after bot- tle oj'Evian to cool off as the plane baked under the summer sun. (Cray notation: there are no "holding 'FRONT VIEW! Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3.5 SAILBOAT ACCESS/VIEW! This 4/3 home patterns" on tarmac: person is confused, possibly home sits on a peninsula with 335' of seawall has 3,500± SF of living, large kitchen, living room, the result of over-hydration). \a fantastic view that spans from Punta Rassa to family & formal living, fireplaces & great porches. pva. Large kitchen, open pool & entertainment Large enclosed A/C room downstairs for workshop, • Heh anyone ever read Stephen King's short '• downstairs. 2 boat docks, lift, gated community. guests, etc. Tropical landscaping, rock path, boat story 'The Jaunt'? That's the first thing that came to Jlutely the best of the best! $1,495,000 dock& view of St. James Preserve. $1,100,000 my mind after reading this suggestion. (Cray nota- tion: not yet!).
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The County has now confirmed that regardless of the type of bridge that exists for the Span A structure, A letter the County only one lane off of Sanibel Island will be provided as part of the new Causeway construction. February 2,2004 The only circumstances under which the County is COUNTY RESPONSE: For years, the city insisted on Dear Sanibel/Captiva Residents and Business legally allowed to alter its commitment to repair and only one lane off. Additionally, when modeling draw- Owners: rehabilitate the drawbridge span is if the County is bridge options with TWO lanes off the island and a fixed "unable to reasonably obtain the permits for the pro- span with ONE lane off, the fixed span option generates You recently received a letter dated January 20, 2004 jected improvements" and/or "should circumstances freer flow of traffic because there are not interruptions by from the Sanibel City Council explaining its reasons for arise beyond the reasonable control of the County in the drawbridge opening. The City's official position is, suing the county over the decision to replace the the permitting, design, or construction... which makes and always has been, one lane off. The interlocal agree- Causeway's drawbridge with a fixed span. the improvements unfeasible." ment states they only want one lane off and there are sev- While the Board of Lee County Commissioners prefers eral resolutions on file at the City that state they only want not to engage in a debate with the City Council, there are COUNTY RESPONSE: The improvements are "unfea- one lane off. somewhat misleading statements in the letter that warrant sible" for safety, construction and financial reasons a one-time response. detailed throughout this letter and the attachments. A The City Council regrets, and is opposed to, the Attached to this response are a guest editorial by coun- bridge failure and discovery of 40-year-old interior con- careless comments and "scare" tactics that have come ty Public Works Director Jim Lavender that was recently crete and steel that is falling apart and has outlived die from certain County officials with respect to increased printed in the Fort Myers News-Press and a list of engineer's reasonable estimate of the useful life of the tolls and the discount program. Frequently Asked Questions about the county's Causeway bridges, we believe, can be described as circumstances decisions. arising "beyond the lawful and reasonable control" of the COUNTY RESPONSE: As Public Works Director Jim As the chief legislative body for the county and owner county. Lavender states in his attached editorial: "These aren't of the Causeway, our interest is to do what is right for all scare tactics, they're economic realities." The city says the of the citizens of Lee County and our visitors; with public The City has consulted with engineering experts in main basis for its lawsuit is the surplus tolls, and the coun- safety far and away being the most important determining the field, and the City has been advised that not only ty received this message loud and dear at the joint work- factor. can the drawbridge structure be repaired and rehabil- shop held October 30 between the city counciland county The bottom line is that a fixed span bridge for Bridge A itated, but it can be done at less than one-third (1/3) of commission. As a result, the county entered into good is the safest alternative for motorists, boaters and hurricane the cost of a new bridge, completed in weeks or months faith negotiations with the city in November and evacuation. It is also the most cost-effective in the long- instead of the several years necessary to design and December to address some of these issues. On the eve of term, which is how bridges are built - for the long-term. construct a new bridge, and that it can be done with lit- the third negotiating session, the city filed its lawsuit, And it is the option that best satisfies the needs of all coun- tle disruption to traffic. stopped the financing and left the negotiating table. ty residents and visitors. The county regrets that it is the citizens and business We would like to address several of the Sanibel City COUNTY RESPONSE: It would be irresponsible to put owners of Sanibel mat are caught in the middle of this dis- Council's statements (in bold) from its January 20, 2004 the drawbridge on "life support" based on this evidence. pute. letter. The city has provided no engineering report "signed and The Board of County Commissioners is extremely cog- sealed" by an engineer licensed in the State of Florida. nizant of the financial hardships suffered by Sanibel resi- The City's lawsuit is based upon the breach of an Although it may well cost less to rehabilitate IN THE deats because of the restrictions placed on weight and trav- agreement entered into in June, 2002, between the City SHORT-TERM, the ongoing repair and maintenance costs el after the middle span failure. This is why we felt it was and Lee County, which addressed various matters of trying to keep a 40-year-old bridge alive would soon important to be at the negotiating table with Sanibel and relating to the Causeway. ... The agreement further exceed the annual debt service on a new structure. It this is why we believe that a fixed span, which will make requires the County to 'improve" the Causeway hi should also be noted that removal and replacement of indi- that personal and business hardship go away faster than accordance with the County's own Engineering Study, vidual structural members would be time consuming and maintaining a flawed structure in perpetuity, is the best which is referenced in the agreement. The Engineering cause major traffic disruption and may require total bridge decision. Study requires the County to replace Spans 8 and C of closures for undetermined periods of time. the Causeway (i.e. the middle Causeway structure clos- Sincerely, est to Sanibel) and requires the County to repair and ...there will be no surplus toll revenues available to rehabilitate Span A (i.e., the drawbridge span). the City for the foreseeable future, and if there are BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS available surplus revenues many years from now, it will John Albion, Chairman probably never be more than $200,000, if that. COUNTY RESPONSE: This statement ignores the mid- Commissioner, District #5 dle bridge (Bridge B) major failure in JANUARY 2003 that required the county to replace an entire section of the COUNTY RESPONSE: This is true, particularly in light Doug St. Cerny, Vice Chairman span. Once staff observed the inside of the bridge (ongo- of the city's lawsuit, which halted a bond financing that Commissioner, District #2 ing inspections aren't that invasive), it was evident that the would have funded the bridges replacement at NO Ray Judah bridge was in very bad condition to include crumbling EXTRA COST to motorists. Now that the project cost has concrete and corroded steel. Based on this new evidence, increased, the chances of significant surplus tolls are Commissioner, District #3 an independent consultant did a REEVALUATION OF remote for a period of time. We need to be clear, surplus Bob Janes SPAN A IN 2003 and determined the drawbridge could not tolls are not an entitlement or guarantee, they are what is Commissioner, District #1 be cost-effectively rehabilitated. The city seems to indi- left over if, and when all other financial obligations for the cate the county should base the public's safety on an obvi- Causeway and Bridges are paid in full. Because of their Andy Coy ously outdated study that does not consider the newest and nature, they SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A RELIABLE Commissioner, District #4 best evidence to-date. FUNDING SOURCE FOR RECURRING COSTS.
# There is no doubt that trying to maintain low interest rates, acceptable coverage Editorial By Jim Lavender 40-year-old technology in perpetuity is ratios, insurance and a favorable bond rat- much more expensive and unsafe than ing would just barely cover everything A lot has been said, written, and alleged studies last summer proved that rehabili- using the best technology and materials without having to increase toll prices. in recent weeks and months about Lee tating the drawbridge is not a viable that we have at our disposal today. The lawsuit killed mat deal - and it County's decision to replace the Sanibel option. What happened in January 2003, The county's decision was based on a can't be retrieved. Why not? We've Causeway's drawbridge widi a fixed span. and the subsequent reevaluation, ultimate- number of factors. The fixed span is the already been notified that our coverage I appreciate this opportunity to try and ly made all of the plans, studies and agree- safest option for motorists, navigation ratio - the amount we* need to collect dispel some of the rumors, myths, and ments pre-2003 moot. (boat traffic), and hurricane evacuation. above principal and interest - is being misperceptions with facts. Here are some facts why: While aesthetics are important, at what increased from 1.2 to 2.0. First and foremost, the county's deci- Our bond insurers have told us they will point are they more important man safety? These aren't scare tactics, they're eco- sion is about public safety, followed close- not insure anything but a replacement. In There is no secret .about what we have nomic realities. ly by simple economics. other words, we can't get permanent done with toll revenues and there has been The county, in its fiduciary and public It IS NOT about putting more traffic on financing for anything but a replacement no misdirection of funds. The toll revenues safety responsibilities, has taken a profes- Sanibel, or punishing the residents and city of the bridges. are strictly governed by our existing bond sional approach in making a number of of Sanibel, or not following agreements. Even if we could rehabilitate, the 40- covenants and they are audited annually. business decisions during the last year to Circumstances changed permanently year-old concrete and corroded steel in the These reports are available for public protect taxpayers. on January 20, 2003 when we had to drawbridge would basically have to be review. The City of Sanibel has received We reevaluated plans for crumbling replace a section of the middle Causeway entirely replaced. Not only would this be $5.6 million of surplus tolls over the last structures. We met with the Sanibel City span, and for the first time were able to see extremely expensive, at what point does it six years and the county has collected $20 Council and staff on their concerns about the corrosion of the steel within the 40- become a replacement? million to use as part of the permanent surplus tolls. We structured a financing for year-old structures. This structure, and the materials used in financing package to replace all three the $70 million bridges replacement that Further intensive investigation and building it, has well outlived its useful life. bridges (that> plus the $48 million in would not require increases in any costs bonds, was to pay for the $70 million pro- bridge users currently are paying. We ject). negotiated in good faith until Sanibel Surplus tolls are never guaranteed. broke off the negotiations with its filing of When the Board of County the lawsuit. Commissioners and Sanibel City Council Current circumstances notwithstanding, met in joint session Oct. 30, a primary out- the county is committed to replacing the TUNAUWA come of that workshop was a commitment bridges, including the drawbridge, as to work together to minimize the financial quickly as possible at the lowest cost to klMl FRANCES CLICK impact to Sanibel of the decrease in sur- taxpayers and Causeway users. Unfortunately, the lowest-cost alterna- HANDBAGS plus toll revenue. Staffs from the respective entities had tive was lost Jan. 12 when Sanibel filed its anpbel Largest Selection of CMC two productive negotiating sessions and a lawsuit. Mary Iraneis Bags in Florida color me cotton third was scheduled when Sanibel filed its If you are interested in the county's lawsuit. response to Frequently Asked Questions NEW ARRIVALS! That lawsuit was filed one day before and other information about Causeway the county was to close on a $48 million issues, visit www.lee-county.com and NEWEST FASHIONS IN DENIM bond financing that would have replaced click on "Sanibel Causeway." FROM COLOR ME COTTON the Causeway bridges with no impact to the current toll structure or discount pro- Jim Lavender is Lee County's 2017 Periwinkle Way NEW TENCEL FROM CLICK grams. County staff had worked for Public Works Director. ^In theTahitian Gardens Plaza" A months structuring the deal in a way where ISLAND REPORTER • Week of February 5-11, 2004 • 7 Save Our Bay and Our Bridge Guest Commentary LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
By this time, you have probably were "scour critical." That means that To the Editor: Ajust perhaps the "ambiance" of received a letter from the City of Santbel the amount of sand at the bottom of the VOTE NO!! Sanibel will be even greater with the explaining the reasons for its lawsuit and pilings is decreasing to a dangerous What Sanibel does not need is a char- view from a higher level. VOTE NO. you will likely receive a letter from the level. With scour/erosion continuing ter amendment requiring a referendum County. Our organization (Save Our every day since then, the channel bottom for each and every minor change in — Karl Johns Bay, Inc.) cannot afford to get a person- is even lower today. At this point in bridge design or configuration, no mat- Sanibel al letter out to everyone, but we want to time, it is possible that only 4-5 feet of ter how minor the change may be. We share our concerns with you. We would substrate is "holding up" some of the could be referendumed every other like to tell you what is different about pilings. week followed by law suit after law suit. Dear Andrew Reding, the Save Our Bay, Inc., lawsuit and the Included in Florida DOT's October This is nothing but a scare lactic to delay Sorry, I do not support your drive for City of Sanibel lawsuit and why we 2001 report was a Plan of Action with the eventual building of the bridges. If a referendum on this matter! believe it is so important that the draw- four steps to ensure public safety. To you think the city budget is in disarray Considering everything; Safety. Cost, bridge (Span A) be repaired, not date, Lee DOT has done two of these - a now, watch how much this amendment Convenience, etc., I feel that we should replaced. We appreciate the opportunity monitoring program and a bridge closure will cost us taxpayer. And on a minor encourage Lee County to build new The Island Reporter has given us to state plan - neither of which affects the struc- scale, yes we could be like California causeway bridges as quickly as possible. our point of view. tural integrity of the bridge. The other and if you h'ave been paying attention, The plan should include the follow- Save Our Bay, Inc., wants a safe two steps — timely installation of tempo- do you want that? ing: drawbridge before the next hurricane rary scour countermeasures - and the The fixed span bridge will be built. 1) One lane toward Sanibel, two lanes season. We want an accounting of where construction of permanent scour coun- This isn't about protecting and preserv- from Sanibel. our toll money has gone. And we want termeasures have not been done. They ing covered bridges across the country. these things now, before anyone's safety have taken a back seat to an elaborate This is a major thoroughfare with safety 2) A fixed bridge rather than a draw- is imperiled. plan for a $25 + million bridge replace- being the primary need. But if somehow bridge, Here's the big difference between our ment. We wonder why citizens have to the SOBs win, and a few years later, it is 3) The bridge should have the lawsuit and the City's: We will not settle ask a judge to force the repairs. again unsafe, then some really big dol- Interstate Highway standard 6% for anything but a repaired, safe draw- Shouldn't the agency whose job it is to lars will be in play. grades, so as to be as short as possi- bridge as soon as possible. We applaud ensure our safety have insisted on this? And since dollars are a concern, the ble, thus preserving the first island. the City of Sanibel's efforts, but govern- We understand that the City of 3$ toll fee has been in place for 40 years I deplore and resent any delay in the ment can only do so much. Sometimes Sanibel has two independent engineer- and is now the equivalent of about 40 County's plan to expedite this construc- citizens must speak for themselves. Our ing reports, concluding that the draw- cents, why don't the powers that be sit tion, or any efforts to perpetuate the pre- organization has asked the Coast Guard bridge can be rehabilitated. The cost down with the Lee County powers like sent obsolete and costly drawbridge. NOT to grant a temporary permit for would be approximately $4 to $5 mil- grown-ups and negotiate a fee of $4 or Span A, but to force the Lee Board of lion. Traffic would be minimally affect- $5 with a guaranteed amount going to — Richard B. Hasselman County Commissioners and Lee ed. Rehabilitation could begin immedi- our city? What happened in the past is Sanibel Department of Transportation (DOT) to ately. Improvements such as new rail- water under the bridge. And based on rehabilitate Span A, the drawbridge. We ings can be made. Hence, a safe, long- that description of how the drawbridge agree with the replacement of Spans B term rehabilitation before the next hurri- was originally constructed, it is amazing and C, as long as the existing bridges are cane season is very possible. Save Our that is still standing. kept in a safe condition while new ones Bay, Inc. remains concerned that some are being built - as designated in the Sanibel council members will be tempt- interlocal agreement. ed to acquiesce to a financial settlement We believe Lee DOT has not been from the County and will drop their traffic jams on Sanibel all year long. it has been lovingly restored. forthcoming about the state of current demands for rehabilitation in favor of There is no way Sanibel, as we know Preservation, especially if experts tell us bridge technology nor has it given the replacement. We think safety should and love it, can handle that impact and it is cost beneficial, is a value we believe Commissioners ALL of the bridge never be sacrificed for money. maintain its character even as toll money in. options. Judge Seals is now allowing the Speaking of money, where did all our is collected to build other roads to pro- While a new bridge may be fancier, City of Sanibel to do that job for them. toll money go? Save Our Bay, Inc. has mote growth elsewhere in the County. we don't want something that is bigger, With this new information, we firmly twice asked for additional County docu- In conclusion, it is possible to have a faster or more expensive. We want some- believe that the Commissioners will ments to trace the $4 million/year safe drawbridge before the next hurri- thing that is safe, beautiful and priceless finally know the "other side" of the Sanibel toll surplus and $20 million/year cane season. We think experts whose in terms of saving our quality of life for minds are not closed to rehabilitating the residents of Sanibel and Lee County, our story. in surplus toll money from the Sanibel visitors and our environment. Lee DOT says the drawbridge is in a and Cape Coral bridges. Documents we bridge can improve it without changing state of "emergency" disrepair. A now have show the County makes an its nature and our quality of life. We Please visit the website of Save Our replacement bridge will not be finished excessive and unreasonable profit on the don't want to waste anybody's money on Bay, Inc. (www.saveourbay.net) and until 2007. Until then, Lee County has bridges which it spends on other trans- something that is unnecessary and read for yourself the reasons we are so NO plans to do major repairs on any of portation projects and general govern- unwanted. Our bridge is like a classic adamant about this issue and what you the three causeway bridges before they ment services. This makes the excessive car - it can be restored to its former can do to help. are replaced. toll an "illegal tax" rather than a valid glory. How did we get to this sorry state? toll fee. Toll bridges are not to be made Why the prejudice against age any- Save Our Bay, Inc. When the Commissioners asked Lee into cash cows for unrelated projects; way? Because a structure is old, it is not Board members: Sue Carter, Barbara DOT whether the bridge has been kept in otherwise we as bridge users are being necessarily obsolete or irreparable. Just Cooley, Paul Emilias, Marie Gargano, good repair and is in safe condition now, unfairly taxed. Why wasn't this money look at the County Commission Tom Gillhooley, Carolyn Swiney and DOT has said that all repairs are "docu- spent according to the law? Building. Rather than being torn down, Nola Theiss mented." And they are. It is from these According to the County's bond doc- documents that we know that no major uments and projected revenues for the repairs have been made since 1991, even high span bridge, a high-span bridge when a need for such repairs was evi- would eventually bring 39% more traffic dent. For example, in October 2001, to Sanibel and even more money to the S anib el-C ap tiva Florida DOT reported to Lee DOT that County's coffers - again for use on other some of the pilings on the Causeway road projects. That would mean March Pictorial History Before the Causeway revised edition Our local heritage has practically vanished... A lifestyle alive only in the memory of our citizens. Now we have the opportunity to safeguard the history of our people through photographs from our files and from those suhmiltetl by our neighbors. This 120 page book, with more than 300 photographs, is library-quality, printed on archival paper and bound in a beautiful sunrise/sunset (color) hard cover. sushi bar open The books are now available at the Island Reporter office at 2 340 Periwinkle Way in the Village. open daily, 4:30-10:00 pm They can also be found at Ihe.se fine island stores: jerry's roods Sam Ogiso 1700 Periwinkle Way sushi chef Tree House Ciallery 6 30 Tarpon Hay K ear Ron: A few months hope they really know) or you can contact your local ago I found a white bird of cooperative extension service office and request a Dparadise stalk laying on copy of the document "Salt Tolerant Plants for the ground near the mature plant. Florida." It didn't have roots but looked As for salt in the soil, I can offer only some gener- healthy so I planted it in a pot to al advice. see what would happen. I spoke with Rao Mylabarapen, the director of soil It now looks as though it is water testing at the University of Florida in dying, and it still has no roots. Is Gainesville, and he told me there is no overall guide as there anything else I can do to to what plants will survive salt water in the soil. I have save it? Can these stalks be prop- been looking for such a list for years. agated at all?—Denjse Campbell, He did say that applying gypsum to the soil will Fort Myers help neutralize the sodium, but you need to have the soil analyzed to determine how much gypsum to use. Dear Denise: I am saddened to However, Mylabarapen cautioned that the only long- inform you that your bird has term solution is finding a source of fresh water for irri- Island permanently flown the coop. gating your plants so the soil can be flushed of the salt. Birds of paradise are herbaceous Gardening plants closely related to bananas, travelers trees and gingers. princess flower by Ron Sympson Here's how to find out if you have chinch bugs Ron SympSOn Instead of roots, they have thick ness zones 9B-11. It is not tolerant of salt spray. underground rhizomes — kind of Dear Ron: I would like soine advice for my lawn, like elongated bulbs. The rhizomes travel through the Plants and salty well water are not a good combo which is just one month old. Some months ago I soil and send up new plants as they go. f Dear Ron: We have a home in Fort Myers Beach noticed browning in some spots and then the grass These new plants, called offsets, can be removed near a salt-water canal and use well water, which is died. Someone told me it was due to insects. from the soil and transplanted so long as the rhizome also salty, to irrigate our yard. We're having problems Can you say if that is true, and if so, what should I remains intact. They wHl not develop new roots on keeping plants alive and I'm wondering if you can tell do to prevent or treat the problem?—Icilda McFarlane, their own. me what plants would do OK with this water.—Donna West Palm Beach There is no other way to propagate a bird of par- Wiersma, Spring Lake, Mich. adise or any other herbaceous plant. With woody Dear Icilda: It sound&like your lawn is under attack shrubs, such as hibiscus, you can root cuttings from Dear Donna: There are two issues here: the salty by southern chinch bugs (Blissus insularis), which the branches. Such is not the case with birds of par- well water being sprayed on the plants and the resid- feed on thatch in St. Augustine grasses. adise. ual salt in the soil. They usually start in areas near sidewalks and dri- With the first issue, you need to select plants that veways, but left untreated, they can kill an entire lawn. The white bird of paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) is can tolerate salt spray on the foliage. You can ask your Only l/10th of an inch long, chinch bugs are shiny native to South Africa and adaptable to Florida hardi- garden center salesperson to help you with this (and white insects with triangular black marks on their wings. There are a couple of ways you can determine if they are present: the flotation method and the dust- buster method. For the flotation method, cut both ends out of a metal can and push one end into a green-grass area near a brown patch about three inches into the soil. Slowly fill the can with water, keeping the water level above the grass. If chinch bugs are present, they will float to the top within 5 minutes. Or, use a hand-held vacuum cleaner near a brown patch. Vacuum the area, then empty the bag onto *a sidewalk and check rtte contents for chinch bugs. Factors that make lawns susceptible to chinch bugs include overuse of inorganic, high-nitrogen fertilizers; drought; and a buildup of thatch, which is a thick criss-crossing of leaf blades. Thatch can be mechanically removed with a lawn- mower-like machine called a verticutter. Also, you should use a gtasscatcher when you_mow the lawn. I don't give advice orfchemical treatments, but once you have determined that chinch bugs are the culprit you can check with your local garden center or exten- sion service for a suggested remedy. Trim back princess flower in the spring Uving Room • Bedroom • Mng Room • Polio • Mattress Sets • Commercial • Hotel/Motel Dear Ron: I have a purple Tibouchina grandifolia tree that is in bloom at the present. I would like to con- trol its size. When and how much can I prune it?— Darel Willis, Port St. Lucie Dear Darel: Commonly known as princess flower, the Tibouchina grandifolia produces beautiful, small blossoms -that are deep blue to purple in color. Under the best of situations this tree, which is actually clas- sified as a tall shrub, is unlikely to exceed 20 feet in height. LARGE SELECTION OF WICNER After flowering has ended, you can trim off lower branches that are too close to the ground and cut back the upper canopy by up to one-fourth. You can repeat the pruning in summer and fall. During these times your sfttto&i also feed the princess flower with ap acid-formiag fertilizer. we have the BEST Prices in lee Go. and can package your purchase to SAVE you even MORE MONEY! Tibouchina grandifolia is native to Brazil and adaptable to Florida hardiness zones 9B-11. It is not salt-tolerant. Out Experienced Staff Will Help You Coordinate While You're Here or Away. (Landscape consultant Ron Sympson is the author CONVENIENT E Miners of "Ron Sympson's Florida Garden Guide" ($39.95 LOCATION Plaza annually; $11.95, single issue) and "250 Most-Asked gtodjoh. Gardening Questions for South Florida" ($11.95). To FROM SANIBEL & rMcGregorBlvd ask a question, order a book, or arrange for an. on-site FT. MYERS BEACH consultation: Go •>-FroI m »r* online at www.TheFloridaGarden.com; send an e- mail to [email protected]; or write to 11691 NEW III Dawn Cowrie Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908.) LOCATI z- *=- — ~ n * ««« ^ « 15651 San Carlos Blvd WWW. furmture-world.net 1 -888-489-3311 Fort Myers ISLAND REPORTER • Week of February 5-11, 2004 • 9 ABC auction Proceeds to be used for Captiva Art Room at Sanibel School A Community Chris van cler Baars and Barbara von Harten with an auction t-shirt. It was announced last week that the The 2004 ABC Auction is a Captiva tra- monies raised by the ABC Auction for the dition dating back over thirty-eight Sanibel School fund would be used as years. Ten percent of the Auction's seed money for the Captiva Art room at gross sales will benefit the Sanibel The Captiva Art Room under construction fhe Sanibel School. "This community School Fund. Last year the ABC event realizes how important the arts are to the raised over $6,600 for the SCCF's development of young minds. It is just Tarpon Bay Marine Laboratory. fantastic to know we will be helping to If you would like to donate items for provide the students with the tools needed the ABC Auction, please contact Doris Dine Doikside and Lnjoy Moutlnvalering to create art and explore their imagina- Holzheimer at 472-1978, Ron Gibson Delights I'rom the Sea tions," said ABC Auction Chairman, Chris at 472-6:179, or Alison Hagerup at 472- It Doesn't Get Any iiesher! van der Baars. 2472. ' Recently, van der Baars enjoyed a tour of the new facilities, and the Captiva Art Volunteers are needed for the .ABC room, by Barbara von Harten, Sanibel Auction, please contact Rose at the Gramma Dofs School Principal. "Most people don't real- Captiva Civic Association at 472-2472, ize that I have teachers still in 11 porta- to participate. Seaside Saloon bles. We are so thankful for the help you The Captiva Civic Association was Winner of 11 Tdste of the founded in May 1959. It is a 501c(4) are providing," remarked von Harten dur- Serving Kk-incls "Aw.iicis" ing the tour. not-for-profit corporation, and is gov- One exciting addition to the Captiva erned bjr an elected board of 11 direc- Lunch ! I: Ml VM Our l.ilesl win for Art room is the Kiln Room where students tors. The CCA is a community based, Dinner ":i'-(l \-w "THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE _ • will be able to have their ceramic artwork 630 plus membership organization fired. Von Harten envisions the entrance operating exclusively for the better- Like Dill \\.iiiiil)li- AWARD" i«om-dfli... way and hallway outside of the Captiva ment of the Captiva area. ; xi ('.»;•> ;'/; ..' row The CCA works diligently to preserve (>:i4N.Y.K>itsm.in Art room as a mini gallery with display ( onv Vv Win ! Saniliel, FL cases filled with ceramics and sculpture, island ecology and unique island 472-8138 while the walls are hung with sketches ambiance; organizes and sponsors and paintings done by the students. social events open to both members and non-members; and sponsors and pro- • The featured fish chair artists this year vides exhibit space for new local artists. are: Sharon Brace, Diane Fugit, Lauri Membership dues and building lease Kaihlanen, Vanessa Lombardo, Jan income fund less than _ of the approxi- Markle, and Pam Rambo. mate CCA annual $125,000 operating • The six fish chairs will be on display at expenses. The balance is funded from the ABC Preview Party on Sunday, the geneious support and proceeds of a February 15, from 4:00 pm till 6:00 pm. single community-wide fund raising Reservations for the party are required, event, the annual ABC Auction. call Rose at the CCA, 472-2472 to reserve your tickets. • The ABC Auction will be held at the Captiva Civic Association the evening PUBLIC NOTICE of February 28, 2004. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Don't Miss The 21st Annual The Sanibel Planning Commission will convene the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 9:00 A.M. THE MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN MACKENZIE HALL CITY HALL, 800 DUNLOP ROAD THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME The Planning Commission meeting agenda is poste4 on the City's bulletin board. It can be obtained at the Planning Department for no charge or accessed on the City web site at Proceeds to benefit local scholarship funds http://www.mysanibel.com after 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a scheduled meeting. Staff reports and other materials related to Saturday 8c Sunday, February 7th & 8th the lanning Commission agenda are available for $.15/page 10AM to 5PM | from the Planning Department. Over 120 Artists & Crafts Persons In ac cordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons Sanibel Community Center on Periwinkle Way neecing a special accommodation to participate in this Rotary Club of* proc ceding should contact Jim Isom, Manager of Administrative Serv ces no later than one day prior to the proceeding. Telephone (239) 472-3700 for assistance. If hearing impaired, The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club meets every Friday telephone the Florida Relay Service at 711 for assistance. at 7:30am on Sanibel at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club 10 • Week of February 5-11, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER Nifty Niners Beachview January 29 Open house at SCCF Ringer Tournamnet Ladie's Go!f Leaue Results from Januarj 7 The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation will A Flight C Flight through January 28, 2004 st st hold its annual Open House on Monday, Feb. 16 at its 1 Place 1 Place Nature Center on Sanibel-Captiva Road. The Open Jeannie Lindman 29 Ginny Burgoyne 23 Chip Ins 2nd Place nd House will include games, activities, music, programs 2 Place - tie and refreshments for people of all ages. It will begin at Gay Nichols 31 Betty Long 27 rd Nancy Carlile 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. with original sawgrass music 3 Place - tie Mary Lou Tecklenburg Jane Devaney 33 1/21/04 H REPORTER Eiaci Point Spread of "I" in New Englandi Victory Of er Carolina ALL NFL Submitted on Jan 9th 1004 SLATE MU «J1 F**TBALt SPECIALS «F BEER!! Way to go Phil! PITCHER «F BEER SPECIAL •PEH 2 for 1 JAf • AT Happy Hour 4 -7 pm Smoking allowed on Deck 7B3fifpiiiBayHHfi-HIKE Superbowl Swiday Feb. 1st CATCH IT HIRE WITH YOUR FRIENDS ON THE ISLAND 2499 Periwinkle 472-2323 Attention Fans! SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT!!! THE ONLY ISLAND EASED AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY EMERGENCY SERVICE is now available » Family owned & operated Since 1988 • Major Appliances Repair Comcast High-Definiion Duct Cleaning Digital Cable 472-3033 2460 Palm Ridge Road Sanibel Florida 3395 7 (comcast 2496 Palm Kidcc Rcl Sambcl, I'l 33957 472-11 55 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of February 5-11, 2004 • 11 ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY helped to stop their wholesale slaughter by fishermen. Their bills really can hold more than their bellies can In 1970, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife By Michael Hannan height of the dive, coming to the surface after about live weeks and gather in groups, Service listed the Brown pelican as an Staff Writer with fish in their bill. Air sacs beneath the where returning parents apparently can rec- endangered species (under a law that pre- pelican's skin cushion the impact and help it ognize their own offspring. Young may ceded the Endangered Species Act of J 973), The Brown pelican, also called American surface. Once on the surface, they tilt their remain in tree nests longer (perhaps up to meaning it was considered in danger of Brown pelican or common pelican, inhabits bills down to drain water out of pouch, then nine weeks) before clambering about in extinction through all or a significant por- the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts of toss their heads back to swallow the fish. branches. tion of its range. North and South America. On the Atlantic Brown pelicans are strong swimmers; The species is considered to be long- In 1972, the Environmental Protection Coast, it can be found from Virginia south to young ones barely able to fly have been lived; one pelican captured in Edgewater, Agency banned the use of DDT in the U.S. the mouth of the Amazon River in Brazil; on timed swimming at three m.p.h. On land Florida, in November 1964, had been band- and placed heavy restrictions on the use of the Pacific, it ranges from central California they are rather clumsy, but they are effortless ed in September 1933, over 31 years earlier. other pesticides. Since then, there has been a to south-central Chile and the Galapagos fliers, flying with their necks folded, resting Brown pelicans have few natural ene- decrease in the level of chemical contami- Islands; and on the Gulf of Mexico, in on their backs, using slow, powerful wing- mies. Although ground nests are sometimes nants in pelican eggs, and a corresponding Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas. It is beats. destroyed by hurricanes, flooding, or other increase in nesting success. The Brown pel- rarely seen inland or far out at sea. They fish shallow waters along the natural disasters, the biggest threat to a peli- ican was the first species to recover from the At 42 to 54 inches long, weighing 8 to 10 immediate coast, especially on sheltered can's survival comes from man. In the late effects of pesticides. pounds, and with a 6 1/2- to 7 1/2-foot bays. They nest on islands, which may be 19th and early 20th centuries, pelicans were In 1985, Brown pelican populations on wingspan, Brown pelicans are the smallest either bare and rocky or even covered with hunted for their feathers, which adorned the Atlantic Coast of the U.S. (including all members of the pelican family (there are mangroves or other trees. women's clothing, particularly hats. During of Florida and Alabama), had recovered to seven species worldwide). They can be Pelicans are gregarious. Males and the food shortages following World War I, the point where it could be removed from identified by their chestnut-and-white females, juveniles and adults, congregate in fishermen claimed pelicans were decimat- the Endangered Species List in that part of necks; white heads with pale yellow crowns; large flocks for much of the year. Brown ing the commercial fishery resource and its range. The U.S. Gulf Coast population, brown-streaked back, rump, and tail; black- pelicans nest on the ground, in bushes, or in slaughtered them by the thousands. The which is still considered endangered, was ish-brown belly; grayish bill and pouch; and the tops of trees. On the ground, a nest may nests were also frequently raided for eggs. recently estimated at nearly 6,000 breeding black legs and feet, Immatures are gray- be a shallow depression lined with a few With the advent and widespread use of pes- pairs. The Brown pelican is also endangered brown above and on the neck, with white feathers and a rim of soil built up 4 to 10 ticides such as DDT in the 1940s, pelican in the Pacific Coast portion of its range, and underparts. inches above ground, or it may be a large populations plummeted. DDT, picked up by in Central and South America. The southern The Brown pelican has a long, straight mound of soil and debris with a cavity in the pelicans eating contaminated fish, caused California population of Brown pelicans bill with an enormous pouch attached to it. top. A tree-top nest are built of reeds, grass, the birds to lay eggs with shells so thin they today is estimated at 4,500 to 5,000 breed- This pouch holds up to three gallons of and straw heaped on a mound of sticks inter- broke during incubation. ing pairs. water, almost three times as much as its woven with the supporting tree branches. Several efforts in the early part of the Other factors affecting the eastern sub- stomach can. The pelican uses the pouch to They first breed at about three years, pro- century were meant to curb the decline of species include human disturbance of nest- catch fish, feed its young, and cool itself (it ducing one brood a year. All courtship Brown pelicans. In 1903, President ing colonies and mortalities that result from is full of blood vessels, which lose heat near behavior is confined to the nest site. The Theodore Roosevelt designated Florida's the birds being caught on fish hooks and the surface of the skin). male carries nesting materials to the female, Pelican Island as the first national wildlife subsequently entangled in monofilament Pelicans hunt during the day. They are and she builds the nest. Both share in incu- refuge, a move that helped reduce the threat line. Oil and chemical spills, erosion, plant primarily fish eaters, requiring up to four bation and rearing duties. of plume hunters. Passage of the Migratory succession, hurricanes, storms, heavy tick pounds of fish a day. They eat herring, In most of the pelican's U.S. nesting Bird Treaty Act in 1918 gave protection to infestations, and unpredictable food avail- sheepshead, pigfish, mullet, smelt, grass range, peak egg-laying occurs in March and pelicans and other birds and helped curb ability are other threats. minnows, silversides, and anchovies. They April. Two or three chalky white eggs hatch illegal killing. Studies proving the pelicans have also been known to eat some crus- in approximately one month. 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C.C)l'\'l"K\ ( 1 IB Dream Homes section ( !•/'(. ll Us/I ,./ I,', ,,,'(. •!> II 'l'.'1,.!!!1 '.'' j If. Ill, I- Il,;-K Mi»- <•• \1. !• ...11 i;..!•••...(, 1 .. //, C, -i 'i,,,i s,..,,;, , •« / '•>fili. I ,.' IM,. ^ iiiiisi 1, ..,/•!• ',i, 1 ,111 //MM/.I'I • ..( hi'lii" I-I -•Ih.]' ( ,," \,\,i ,-. • 1 c\iK-f72-l>ll .•• IN,. ;••. '..;.,... .# I'llii-. mil ,s...| ,. ii ISLAND REPORTER J Week of February 5-11, 2004 • 13 REAL ESTATE $100: Labarca, 5709 Baltusrol—LP tanks by Danny Via Plumbing. $2,200: Andrews,Mariner Point-Unit .1JI—replace As of Jan 23, 2004, new home and/or property -own- $530,000: Richard T. McDonnell- -Loggerhead Cay- header in lanai by Debord. Inc. (dba Kennedy). ers on the islands included: Unit 271. $500,000: Brewer, 747 Windlass—single family resi- (Addresses are Sanibel unless otherwise indicated.) $490,000: Catherine A. & Bruce Odlaug. Trustees— dence w/impact fees by Crane Construction. Non-Condos: 5663 Baltusrol-Unit 2A. $26,500: Beachview Golf Club Estates, 1480 Middle $1,500,000: James A. & Linda S. Baier — 460 Gulf $395,000: Sheilah K. Morely, Trustee — Sundial West- Gulf—pool & spa by Coastal Custom Pool & Spa. Bend, North Captiva. Unit F3O3. $1,070,000: Reiss/King, 589 Kinzie Island —single $580,000: Harris D. Gilbert, Trustee —1032 Lindgren. $135,000:Richard & Evette M. Zurbriggen — The family residence w/impact fees by The Wolter Group. $550,000: Henry Lee & Rosella Paul—540 Longboat Promenade-Unit 4. $14,312: Patterson, 340 Cowry—screen enclosure by Circle, North Captiva. $118,500: Judith M. Evjy, Co-Trustee & Richard D. Custom Built Screen Enclosures. Evjy. Co-Trustee—Sanibel Surfside-Unitl 13. $530,000: Charles Patrick Connelly — 2540 Coconut. Septic abandonment and/or sewer tap $100 each: $440,000: Peter S. Hagerman, Trustee — 4480 Seagrape By Rohaley & Sons: Bend, North Captiva. Permits issued by the Sanibel Building Department Standish, 1673 Sabal Palm; Strauss, 3335 Twin Lakes; from Jan. 22-28 included the following: King, 303 palm Lake; Hearthstone Properties., 1089 Condos: Skiff; 632 Lighthouse Way LLC; Ford, 1108 Schooner; $4,760: Schnapper's. 1528/30 Periwinkle—hood system $1,200,000: Sundia! T406—Sundial East-Unit T4006. Hollingsworth, 3841 Coquina; Thompson, 4265 West by J.M. Services. Gulf; and VanAlstyne, 577 Lake Murex. $710,000: David L. & Wendy L. Gruenberg —Point $42,000: Smith, 910 Victoria—remodel by Progressive By Oscar L. Gavin Plumbing: Santo de Sanibel-Unit IB. Builders. Thompson, 3924 West Gulf; Schwelien. 1118 Schooner; $579,500: Frank J. & Donna L. Madonna — Loggerhead $38,175: Congill, 1114 Sabal—pool & deck by Jackson Cay-Unit 573. Dipasqua, 3301 Twin Lakes; Biddle, 1653 Hibiscus; Pools. Kern, 1735 Jewel Box; and Decoster, 3927 Coquina. POLICE BEAT Road rage incident spit in the man's face? "No way." he stated. "I might have area. Sgt. Anthony Thompson found nothing of note on A winter visitor to Sanibel, Roland Jordahl, filed a spit while 1 was yelling at him — I'm Italian and, some- his beach run on Jan. 23. complaint with the police a couple of weeks ago con- times, when I get excited, spit might spray out of my cerning a road rage incident he had experienced while mouth, but [I] did not spit at the driver of this vehicle." Lost and Found driving on Periwinkle Way. The investigation continues. He and his wife were attempting to leave the island • An Atlanta resident lost her $3,500 diamond and sap- and were in bumper-to-bumper traffic when a white Driving a dune buggy, mister? phire bracelet while she was biking from Sundial to Lincoln limo, stopped on the side of the road "forced" its On Jan. 26 Sgt. Bill Dalton reported that Esteban Compass Point. way directly in front of the Jordahls' car. According to the Macias was in the left turn lane on Periwinkle approach- • A women's silver, maroon and purple Huffy Santa Fe police report, Jordahl blew his horn, hit the brakes and ing Causeway Road, when he pulled out to the right, IT Cruiser was found in the bushes on Beach Road and had to swing out into the other lane to avoid hitting the passed several vehicles, then abruptly pulled back into taken to the department for safe-keeping. limo. the turn lane, nearly causing a crash. He was cited for • A girl's 26-inch red-with-black-basket bike was The limo then stopped and, according to Jordahl, the improper passing and careless driving. reported missing from the Main Street area. driver came back and "instead of offer[ing] his apologies for almost causing an accident... he starts yelling that I DUI arrests On the road again... should have stopped to let him in." Jordahl said that the Several people went to jail for driving under the influ- Moving violation citations were issued by the handful man then "spit directly into my face!" The driver then ran ence last week. Rachel Bauer-Fithian pulled over Bobby over the last couple of weeks... On Casa Ybel, where the back to his limo, which was by holding up traffic, and Trivett of Sanibel at 1:30 a.m., cited him for speed (49 speed limit is 30 mph, there were six, the highest record- took off. mph on Periwinkle), driving outside his lane, careless ed speed being 57 mph. Causeway Road had only on Officer Dave Jalbert contacted the limosine service, driving, DUf and arrested him after he failed the field speeding ticket (20 mph over the speed limit), a tag light which is in Fort Myers. The owner told him that the limo tests. The night before she had arrested Robert Frick in violation, and one failure to use due care following a driver had called her before ever leaving Sanibel and told his driveway off San-Cap Road. He too had been stopped fender bender. San-Cap Road, usually a windfall for her about the incident. She related that, according to the for speed (58 mph), then failed the field sobriety tests and speeding tickets, only had five — along with one each for limo driver, Jordahl had been tailgating and blowing his refused the breath test. He was cited for speed, not hav- failing to maintain one's lane, improper passing, and fail- horn. He further said that when he had approached ing his license with him, having an open container in his ing to stop at Tarpon Bay Road, the other roadways, Jordahl's car, the driver had been very belligerent. car and DUI. Rodney Barnes was cited by Officer Scott while not showing any speed violations, did have people Jalbert then called the driver who confirmed that he Siergiej for careless driving and arrested for DUI after he cited for the following: an expired tag plus (unknowing- had been parked on the side of the road and that, when failed his tests. ly) driving on a suspended license; two failures to stop at there came a break in traffic, he had pulled out. He said the stop sign; one failure to exhibit one's driver's license; that as he was doing that, a vehicle came up behind him, Beach patrols and one unfortunate individual who was stopped and started blowing the horn and began tailgating him as he Officer Jeremy Hawkins used the department's ATV to cited for littering,.then received citations for an inopera- continued east. patrol the island's beaches on Jan. 21 and 26. He found a tive taglight, failing to carry his driver's license, failing to When he got tired of the horn, he said, he stopped, got lot of "seaweed" near the pier as well as in Zone 2 on his carry his registration, having no proof of insurance, and out and went back to see what the problem was. Jalbert's first run and, on Jan. 26, more of the red algae accompa- driving a car with the wrong tag on it. report indicates that "as [the driver] approached this car, nied by a bad odor in Zone 1, a dead bird washed up on the driver stared yelling and swearing at him." Had he Bowman's and heavy erosion in the Silver Key/Jlind Pass REDSTART From page "! — j returned the fish to the tank for more • R&R. A volunteer, with a techno-gizmo jp 3" checked the implanted microchip. go Another volunteer recorded the tag num- FISH- ber and the functionality of both the inter- - A. MMI'f'II , M' nal and external tags. Ik.'"« The tank truck filled up with the water •.••« in which the fish had been raised. When j all of the checked-out fish had been hand carried to the tank truck - bucket-carried f*l 4 actually - they were trucked out to Smith Pond, where they were acclimated to the water. There, the 12 percent salinity water was exchanged with the pond's 2.5 per- 3- cent salinity by draining the former from the bottom of the tank while putting pond water into the top. The process took about an hour. One of the major concerns of the pro- ject was the 12 foot alligator that "over- sees" the pond. Scouts went out in a canoe and reported that he was on the far shore. However, just before the "bucket brigade" released the fish, the 'gator swished by mid-pond. Undaunted, Dr. Steve Bortone, with wet suit and under- Above: Dr. Bortone ready to wrestle the alligator for pond rights. water camera, waded in and recorded the Above right: The delivery truck changes salinity to acclimate the redfish to moment. Smith Pond. Right: Checking the tags. 14 • Week of February 5-11, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER S For a more extensive list ofrevehts, see this week's Islander, available free all over the islands} Notices of upcoming events to appear in Dateline Week of February 5-11 Dateline must be received by Friday for the following Thursday's publication. Notices received by Monday will appear according Looking ahead . . Upcoming evems to available space. Fax 472-8398 THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY "J^ Feeding Your S Sanibel Fly f> String Quartet / Rotary Art 8 Enjoy the W Duolicate 10 Sanibel Fishing Bones Fishers 395-0900 Fair Island Bridge Club 472-4499 < Sealife and Nature cruise on the 26 passenger pontoon beginning meditation techniques. Meets in the Tennis On E7$i6it boat departs at 11 and 1:30. Meeting Room at Casa Ybel Resort. Open to public, • CAROL HAGERMAN, NEIL GLASER at the Sanibel Everglades Day Trip all day, meet at 8 a.m., return beginner's welcome. $12. Library through Feb. 28. around 5 p.m. Includes air boat ride, swamp buggy • RANDON EDDY wildlife paintings at the J.N. 'Ding' tour, and more. Call for reservations. 472-0101. Coming Soon Darling Nat. Wildlife Refuge. Evening tour at 4 p.m. These tours also include a visit SAN-CAP CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CLUB invites all • DAVID BUDD: PAINTINGS at Edison Community to the touch tank. Tour is approx. 2 hours. Call for women to luncheon. Guest speakers, music, shell art College Gallery of Fine Art. Jan. 16- Feb. 22. reservations for all activities. 472-8900 demo. Feb. 12, 11a.m. to 1 p.m., Sundial Resort. $15. • MARY KEOGH RETROSPECTIVE at BIG ARTS Breakfast cruise 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. 90 RSVP 454-6948 or 472-2017 Phillips Gallery. min., includes coffee, juice, and pastry. BIG ARTS presents mezzo soprano Keri Alkema in • MRS EDISON'S BEQUEST at Alliance for the Arts, TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE DRIVE leaves at 10:30 concert, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. Alkema is a member of the 10091 McGregor Blvd. Opening recept. Feb 6, 5-7 a.m. , 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. except Friday. Wildlife Drive Young Artist Program of the Americas. $25 395-0900 p.m. is now open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. except Fridays. • MULTI-FACETED ISLAND ARTISTS at the Captiva Reservations, 472-1351 Civic Center, through Feb. 19. Six island artists pre- SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY: The natu- Friday 6 sent recent work. ralists at Tarpon Bay Explorers have started up free TAKACS STRING QUARTET at BIG ARTS, encore • CALUSA SCRIBES Esther Rumaner at BIG ARTS lunchtime talks beginning at 12:30 p.m. Mon.- Fri. on performance. Feb 6, 8 p.m. $35. 395-0900. Founders gallery. Feb. 4 - 28. Opening recept. Feb. 6, the observation deck overlooking the most beautiful FIRST FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR with P.O.L.O. of Lee 5:30-7:30 p.m. setting on Sanibel and last about half an hour. CO. Edison Festival of Lights Block Party. 5:30. • SAN-CAP ART LEAGUE juried show at BIG ARTS. Topics include Lives of Shells, Calusa Cafe, manatees, Opening reception Feb. 6, 5:30 p.m. Runs through Feb. dolphins, sharks, turtles, and alligators. Tarpon Bay T,vertf 28. Explorers is located at the north end of Tarpon Bay Rd. 472-8900. • AUDITIONS! Actors/singers for They're Playing Our • FIT 'N TRIM weight management from A to Z. 11 Song, to be performed at the Periwinkle Playhouse in PILATES MAT AND FLOOR WORK with Bonnie a.m. weigh in, 11:30 a.m. At the Congregational April. Call Andrew Kurtz for appt. 472-6197. Clancy, OTR at the Sanibel Community Association Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, in Heron Hall. $5 Tuesday and Thursday. 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. Bring mat, donation suggested. • AUDITIONS! for We Blew Up the Bridge, Didn't We? comfy clothes. $12/$90 10 sessions. ($80 for SCA at the Periwinkle Playhouse. Feb. 14 and 15. Lots of • GOURMET SINGLES SUPPER CLUB meets every parts available, also looking for backstage help. members) 395-9060. Friday in finest restaurants in the area. For more info, BLUE SKIES FITWALK GROUP with Lee Tolman. call 332-8191 San-Cap Med Center parking lot, 4301 San-Cap Rd. • BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER at St. Michaels and On Stage Mon., Wed., Fri. 8:30 & 10 a.m. $10, or FitPass avail- All Angels. Fridays 10 a.m.-11:30; a.m. in the Parish able. 472-0116. Hall. 472-2173. • CHARLES NELSON REILLY in Save It for the BACK PAIN WORKSHOP with Bonnie Clancy. Feb. • TERRIFIC TWOS stories, activities for two year olds, Stage: The Life of Reilly at the Florida Repertory 9, Mar.l & 15 ,9 a.m. Call for location and RSVP 472- Sanibel Library. 10 a.m. Theatre, the Arcade in Fort Myers. Feb. 4-7. Shows 8 0116. p.m. on Feb. 5,6,7, 2 p.m. on Feb. 4. $20/25. 332-4480 • KWLF stories, activities, games, for ages 6 and up at FITNESS WITH PAM at the SCA, 2173 Periwinkle the Sanibel library. 3 p.m. • THE BIG BANG explodes onto the stage at the Old Way. Low impact aerobics, It. weight training. Mon, Schoolhouse Theater The fun runs Monday thru Wed. Fri., 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. $8. 267-3092. Saturday at 8:00 p.m. from now until Feb 7, with Coming Soon ADVENTURES IN PARADISE: Cruises; dolphin selected matinee dates. For more information or to VOICE OF THE FAITHFUL meeting. Guest speaker reserve tickets call the box office at 472-6862 or stop watch, sunset cruises and more on board power cata- John Ryan. St. Columbkille Parish hall. 12171 lona by 1905 Periwinkle Way to see first-hand what all the marans. Canoe and kayak tours; guided or self guided. Rd, Ft. Myers. Feb. 13, 7 p.m. fuss is about! Walk the Boardwalk; free nature tour of mile-long • AARP FEB. PROGRAM with guest speaker Charles boardwalk at Port Sanibel Marina, Monday, LeBuff, author of The Calusan. Feb. 13, 1:30 at the • THE PAJAMA GAME at the Broadway Palm Dec. 31- Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. 472-8443. Feb. 14. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers. 278-4422. Island Senior Center, corner of Library Way and Palm DOLPHIN & WILDLIFE ADVENTURE CRUISES Ridge. 395-3372. • NUNSENSE at the Off Broadway Palm. Jan. 15 - Feb daily at 4 p.m. $20 adults, $10 children. 472-5300 28. FIRST DANCE PRODUCTIONS with dance champi- • ALL MY SONS at the Florida Repertory Theatre, at on Honey Larsen. Teen Swing 'n Salsa Dance the Arcade, First Street in downtown Fort Myers. Jan Workshops at the Alliance for the Arts, 10091 Saturday 7 9 - Feb 1, Tues - Sat 8 p.m., Wed, Sun, some Sat 2 p.m. McGregor Blvd. Jan 16- March 19 at the Alliance for • ISLAND SENIORS BAZAAR is just hours away! 9 332-4665 the Arts. Ages 13-18, Fridays 4 - 6 p.m. For 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. corner of Library Way and Palm Ridge • JAZZ ALLIANCE concert at Alliance for the Arts Fridays, $150 ($15 discount Alliance members) 5 Road. Trash 'N Treasures Sale, baked goods, jewelry, 10091 McGregor Blvd. 5:30 p.m. $15 939-2787 Fridays $100 (Alliance members $10 discount) potted plants and more. 395-0900. • BIG ARTS ON STAGE series of one-night theatre VISITING ARTISTS WORKSHOPS at BIG ARTS • SAN-CAP AUDUBON SOCIETY birding outing at events. "Downloaded and in Denial," with Cynthia this Feb. Classes offered in monoprinting, tilemaking, Bunche Beach. 8 a.m., wear shoes that can get wet. Adler. Feb. 18, 395-0900 $20 painting in all media, jewelry and metal smithing, dec- • SAN CAP ROTARY ART FAIR at the SCA, • KATHY AND MO by Theatre Conspiracy at the orated furniture, drawing, painting, pottery, foreign Periwinkle Way. Feb 7 & 8, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fould's Theatre. 10091 McGregor Blvd. Feb. 5-21. languages. 395-0900 • ARTIE SHAW ORCHESTRA at BIG ARTS. 8 p.m., Tickets $16/$7 JUNQUE AND TREASURE SALE now accepting Feb. 7. $30. 395-0900 • I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE donations at the Sanibel Congregational CHurch of • 6TH ANNUAL FLORIDA GARDEN & LAND- at the SCA Periwinkle Playhouse. Jan. 29 - Feb. 8. Christ. Cannot accept mattresses, box springs, baby SCAPE CONFERENCE Edison College, Feb. 7, 9 $25. Performances Mon. 8 p.m.; Wed. 3 & 8 p.m; equipment, hide a beds, plumbing, building materials, a.m. - 4 p.m. $20 gen. admit., $30 for CEU. 461-7514. Thur, Fri 8 p.m.; Sat., Sun. 3 & 8 p.m. 472-0324 or exercise equip. 472-0497 • 2004 REACH FOR THE STARS- A NIGHT IN • LUCKY HIGHTOPS AND THE COSMIC CAT VEGAS for the Children's Center of the Islands. Held PATROL: ATTACK OF THE CRAB NEBULA with at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, Feb. 7, 6-10 p.m. Theatre Conspiracy, at the Fould's Theatre, Alliance Sponsored by Sanibel Captiva Trust Co. 472-4538 for the Arts on Feb, 14,16,21,22, March 1. Sequel to Thursday 5 PAINT OUT with the San-Cap Art League, 9 a.m. - 1 • ST. ISABEL MISSION RETREAT given by Fr. last year's hit. 332-7992 p.m. Tarpon Bay Marina. Bring a bag lunch. 472-6231. Edward Beck, C.P. Feb 7-11, 7 p.m. • SWFL SYMPHONY at BIG ARTS . Feb. 8, 7 p.m. SANIBEL FLY FISHERS with guest speaker Steve • NEW CHURCH ON FT. MYERS. Damascus $25, 418-1500 Baile. San-Cap Comm. Bank on Library Way. 7 p.m. Community Church first meeting 5 p.m.-at Church of • THE GRADUATE at Barbara B. Mann. Feb. 11- 14. the Cross, Daniels Pkwy. and Freshman Ln. 768-9829. 481-4849. fir • EXPLORE THE BAILEY TRACT Learn about unique freshwater environment. 8:30 a.m. 472-1100 x VEGETATION WALK 2 hour tour of Shell Mound trail 9 a.m. every other Sat. 472-1100 x222. ANGELS OF THE ARTS AWARDS Tickets go on 222. FAMILY FUN AT THE REFUGE guided tour of sale Monday, Feb. 16 for March 7 event. $25 per per- • CALUSA SHELL MOUND TRAIL TOUR guided son, $200 tables for eight. 939-2787. boardwalk trail. 8:30 a.m. 472-1100 x222. Wildlife Dr. for the family. 9 a.m. RSVP 472-1100 THE CARPENTERS SHOP at the Sanibel • SHORELINES DISCOVERY WALK 9 a.m. every x222. Community Church. Bibles, books, music, gifts. Mon- Thursday at SCCF Nature Center parking area to learn MINDFUL YOGA AT BIG ARTS with Brian Healy, Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. about the forces that shaped this Gulf chain of barrier 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Open to public, beginners wel- come. $12. TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is offering naturalist led islands. 472-2329 tours on the Tarpon Bay portion of the 'Ding' Darling • YOGA FOR HEALTH 9:15 -10:30 a.m. Thursdays at National Wildlife Refuge for birders, naturalists, and the Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, with curious people who enjoy being on the water and Eleanor Horowitz. Cost: $10. 267-8334 IKKI MATSUMOTO poster signing at Matsumoto learning from an experienced naturalist. • FAMILY STORY HOUR at the Sanibel Public Gallery, the Village Shops, 2340 Periwinkle Way. Feb. 14, 3-5 p.m. Guided trail tour by canoe and kayak at 10:30 a.m. Library, 6:30 p.m daily. 472-8900. • FAMILY NIGHT at the Sanibel Library 6:30 p.m. SAN-CAP AUDUBON SOCIETY birding outing at Bowman's Beach, 8 a.m. Feb. 14- Sunset Paddles tour Monday, Wednesday and Friday, • YOGA & MEDITATION 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. with 4 p.m. Tour is about 2 1/2 hours. Murari Brian Healy focusing on stress relief and ISLAND REPORTER • Week of February 5-11, 2004 J 15 conversation, knit caps for babies, preemies in hospi- Sunday 8 tals all over the country. 472-9120 3RD ANNIVERSARY PARTY Combat Infantrymen's Sanibel-Captiva Christian Women's Club Assoc. Feb 8, 5 p.m. 368-5006. The Sanibel-Captiva Christian Women's Club cor- dially invites all women to their luncheon on 'Every Coming Soon Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Sundial Beach Resort on KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC STTE guided FEEDING YOUR BONES II meeting of the Island Middle Gulf Drive on Sanibel Island, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. tours. 10 a.m. Sat. and Sun. $3.25 per vehicle. Osteoporosis Support Group, hosted by Island The luncheon will feature a demonstration of shell DISCOVERING THE REFUGE guided tour through Nutrition Center.Bank of the Islands community room. art by Audrey Hostetter. Martha Fellure, a motivation- birding locations on the Refuge, covers mangrove 7:30 -8:30 p.m. Feb. 11 472-4499. al speaker and fashion designer, will be the speaker. ecosystem, overview on all facets of the refuge. MEET THE NATIVES at the SCCF Native Plant Music will be provided by vocalist Theresa Shea. Sunday through Thursday, 9 a.m. 472-1.100 x 222. Nursery, Feb. 11 472-1932 Cost of the luncheon is $15 inclusive. Reservations MASTER GARDENER VOL. TRAINING PRO- are required. Call Eva Barbour at 454-6948 or Jean GRAM with Lee Co. Extension Service. Classes start Wilson at 472-2017. Reservations made but not hon- Monday 9 Feb. 18.461-7514. ored must be paid for. Every REFUGE BIKE TOUR 1-2 hour tour with naturalist around 4-mile Wildlife Dr. Tndigo Trail loop. 10 a.m. 472-1100x222. NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT BRIDGE FOR FUN Senior Center 2401 Library Way. OF ORDINANCE 04-001, 04-002 and 04-003 $1 members, $3 non-members. 472-5743. CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA AFTER SCHOOL STUDIO at BIG Arts. Art enrich- ment activities from 2:15 to 5 p.m. 395-0900 The Sanibel City Council will meet and have a Second Reading and Public Hearing February 17, 2004 at Sanibel City Hall in the Council Chambers (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, to consid- SHELLCRAFTERS10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday at er proposed enactment of the following ordinance(s) to be titled: the Community House on Periwinkle. MOMMY AND ME at the SCA 10:30 a.m. -11:30 9:30 a.m. a. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO VEGETATION. AMENDING LAND DEVEL- p.m. $2 per child. For Moms and kids aged 1-4 years. OPMENT CODE SECTION 82-382. FILING PROCEDURE FOR DEVELOP- 472-6227. MENT PERMITS TO ADD REFERENCES TO CHAPTER 122. VEGETATION. BOOKWORMS stories and crafts for children aged 3- AND TO LIST ADDITIONAL SPECIES OF TNVASIVE EXOTIC VEGETATION; 5, Sanibel Library 10 a.m. Mon/Wed. AMENDING LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 126-557. DEVELOP- SMALL WONDERS stories for children birth to age MENT STANDARDS FOR WETLANDS CONSERVATION LANDS. TO REFER 2. Sanibel Library 2 p.m. Mon/Tue TO THE CITY'S HORTICULTURALLY AVAILABLE NATIVE PLANTS LIST SCA DUPLICATE BRIDGE has resumed at the FOR TREE SIZES AND TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE TO THE PUBLICATION Sanibel Community Association on Mondays at 7:30 FOR DETERMINING QUALITY OF PLANT MATERIAL: AMENDING LAND p.m. The game is open to all regardless of ability. DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 126 ZONING, ARTICLE XIII ENVIRON- Partners will be provided if necessary. Fees $4 for MENTAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, DIVISION 2. GULF BEACH, GULF SCA members, 55 for non-members. BEACH RIDGE AND BLIND PASS AREA ZONES, SECTIONS 126-675 THROUGH 126-679 TO REQUIRE THAT 100% OF THE VEGETATION PLANT- ED IN THE GULF BEACH ZONE WILL INVOLVE ONLY THE USE OF NATIVE VEGETATION, AND TO REQUIRE THAT LANDSCAPING IN THE GULF Tuesday 10 BEACH RIDGE AND BLIND PASS ZONES HAVE 75% NATIVE VEGETATION BOX LUNCH with guest speaker D.T. Minich of the IN EACH YARD (FRONT. SIDE AND REAR) AND WITHIN EACH OF THE CAT- Lee CO. VCB. 11:30 -1:00 at the SCA. $10 advance. EGORIES OF NATIVE PLANTS - - TREES. SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVER; $14 at the door. RSVP 472-1966 AND AMENDING DIVISION 3. UPLAND WETLAND AND LOWLAND WET- SANIBEL FISHING CLUB meeting with guest LAND ZONES, SECTIONS 126-699 THROUGH 126-703. DIVISION 4. MID- speaker Steven Waugh. 6:30 at the SCA on Periwinkle ISLAND RIDGE ZONE, SECTIONS 126-724. THROUGH 126-728, DIVISION 5. Way. MANGROVE FOREST ZONE, SECTIONS 126-749 THROUGH 126-753. DIVI- SION 6. BAY BEACH ZONE, SECTIONS 126-775 THROUGH 126-779 AND AUTHOR DAVID BEASLEY will present his book DIVISION 7. ALTERED LAND ZONE, SECTIONS 126-799 THROUGH 126-803 Understanding Modern Art: the Boundless Spirit of BY ADDING FOR EACH OF THE ECOZONES REFERENCED IN DIVISIONS 2 Clay Edgar Spohn at the Alliance for the Arts. 10091 THROUGH 7 A LIST OF INVASIVE EXOTIC VEGETATION THAT MUST BE McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers 6 p.m. REMOVED, A REFERENCE TO CHAPTER 122. VEGETATION AND A REQUIREMENT THAT LANDSCAPING SHALL BE AT LEAST 75% NATIVE 'Every Wee/ • i* 38 CNN Listings for 39 CNN Headline News Week of Feb. 5-11, 47 The Weather Channel 26 UTU (Visitors' Television) 2004 EC-SPAM 22 C-SPAN2 Air Smart Conulting FRIDAY PRIME tlME TEBRUARY 6, 2004 10:00! 10:30 11:00 11:30 839-6991 Dateline NBC IN) (cc) Third Wateh/W)/S)fcc> Health |Now with Bill Movers | American Experience That's Just Wrong (W> Free Indoor Air Evaluation Joan of Arcadia (N) (cc) JAG "Heopie v. 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CBS News (cc) CBS News Millionaire Edition Navy NCIS (N) (S) (cc) Guardian 337-JAZZ(5299) S3 ISLAND REPORTER 3 Week of February 5-11, 2004 3 19 ion illustrations graced Randy Anderson, age 50, of North Fort Myers passed the cover of Harpers- away January 25, 2004. Bazaar. She also provid- He is survived by his wife, Connie; two children — ed illustrations for Saks Sara A. Bird and Bryan A. Anderson; a step-son. Roger Virginia W. McKee Fifth Avenuue, Neiman- Johnson: his parents — former Sanibel Building Official Virginia W. McKee of Sanibel died Feb. 3, 2004. Marcus and Bergdorf Max Anderson and his wife, Barbara; and a brother. Rex Formerly of Aurora, OH, shad been a resident since 1978. Goodman. A. Anderson, of Sacramento. Calif. Mrs. McKee spent her time volunteering at the Sanibel Sue attended George Graveside services were held last Thursday, Jan. 29. fn Library and at Shell Point Village. She enjoyed playing Washington University lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to golf and bridge. In addition to the love of her family, she where she set records in the American Heart Association. enjoyed many friends here in Florida. both diving and swim- Mrs. McKee was preceded in death by her husband, ming, and served as an Henry, and is survived by her two sons, R. Bruce (Aukje) alternate for the United McKee of the Netherlands: and Jack H. (Helen) McKee of States Olympic Tallmadge, OH; six grandchildren, Michael McKee, Equestrian Team. She Patterson memorial benefit Chriss (Melissa) McKee. Wendy (Ken) Brown, Scott also showed champion (Ellen) McKee, Todd (Cate) McKee, and Kelly (Scott) On Sunday, Feb. 8. Nick & Stella's Restaurant horses at Madison will be holding a memorial celebration and benefit Prior; eight great-grandchildren, Whitney, Ashley, and Square Garden for the Samantha McKee; Jacquelyn and Zachary Brown; honoring the life of the late George Patterson. Whitneys of Long Island. George and Marsha's best friends are sponsoring Spencer and Ethan McKee: and Rachel Prior; and a special But World War II friend and caregiver, Esther. this 50/50 benefit and are looking forward to see- intervened, and she quit ing you there. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at her senior year to earn her pilot's license at the famed 11 a.m. at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Nick & Stella's Pizza Perfecto & Sports Pub is Getty Flight School. Eventually, she and other valiant at 15271 McGregor in McGregor Pointe Plaza Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way. with Dr. Randall Niehoff, American women delivered P-51 Mustang bombers and Pastor, officiating. (Nick & Stella's is to the left of K-Mart). Call 466- transport planes from the States to army bases in England. 9493 for more information. Memorials may be made to Ding Darling Wildlife In 1949, Sue married John Stephens, a career officer in Society. Inc. or the American Cancer Society. the US Army like her father. They had two daughters, Arrangements by Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home. Susan and Frances. John's duties took them to Georgia, Virginia, Germany, Panama and Winter Park, Florida. Sue Stephens In 1974, John retired and they moved to Sanibel Island, Sue Stephens, long-time Sanibel resident, died peace- where they enjoyed boating from the only permanent Fay to speak at Community Church fully in her sleep on Jan. 24, 2004. home they had ever known on Lighthouse Way. Before Born in Winthrop, Mass., on March 4, 1926, Sue had an long, Sue earned a reputation as a fine artist. Her meticu- "Share Jesus Without Fear" interesting and diverse life. The daughter of Army Major lous illustrations of shells graced several Sanibel calen- Evangelist William Fay will be the guest speaker at General Joseph Sladen dars, the Sanibel-Captiva phone book, and were incorpo- the Sunday morning worship services on Feb. J 5th at Bradley and Susan rated into the motif of the Sanibel Cafe. Sanibel Community Church. Shattuck Bradley, she Shells fascinated Sue and she won countless blue rib- Worship times are 8 a.m.. 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. He traveled extensively with bons and Best of Show awards at the Sanibel Shell Show. will also lead the worship her family while growing In the "80s she also became interested in fossil shells. As a in the evening at 7 p.m. up, living in Guam and the result of her work, two previously unknown species were Rev. Bill Fay is the Philippines as well as named after her. Much of her world-class collection of author of the book Share BOAT several slates in the conti- recent shells has been donated to the Museum of Natural Jesus Without Fear. He nental US. Her father was History in Santa Barbara. Calif., and part of her fossil col- produces an internationally the last of an unbroken lection is now at the University of Florida at Gainesville. syndicated radio program line of West Point -trained Sue is survived by two daughters — Susan, residing in called "Let's Go." He is By the Hour officers harking back to Sante Fe. N.M. and Frances Bolte and her husband, Dr. also a Chaplain of the Sightseeing the founding of the Michael Bolte, and their children — John Stephens Bolte Dolphin Watching Professional Golfers of Cabbage Key Lunch Academy. "Duty, Honor, and Katherine Hanne Bolte — all of Santa Cruz, Calif. America. Country" was a slogan A memorial sendee to celebrate Sue's life will be held Sanibel Community 472-58OO heard frequently in the at a later date. 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SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM and the TOP FLOOR CORNER UNIT 2-Bedrooms/2-Baths. $450. (239)458-3117 80x120 lot $264,900 (239) 283- Screened lanai with 1137 cell (239) 292-3518 G. C. TEAM Remodeled: One call does it all! Statue- Safari style Panther, beauti- PRESENTS.... raised ceilings, spiral staircase to ful piece. Call for details $49. (239) By owner, sailboat access, 5minutes new kitchen private rooftop sundeck. SANIBEL 541-0377 to river. Built 1998, 2100SF living. the best properties for sale (appliances, cabinets, Gorgeous sunrises/sunsets. HARBOURSIDE REALTY 4Bedroom, 2bath, oversized lanai, granite countertops), Luxurious. (239)466-3313 WOLFF TANNING BEDS. cathedral ceitlings, marble floors, THE ISLAND'S BEST Fully equipped. AFFORDABLE * CONVENIENT. new desk area with granite. custom hardwood kitchen w/gran- New carpet, paint, Call Owner: IT'S WHERE IT IS! Tan At Home. Payments From ite countertops. $475,000: firm KINZIE ISLAND Substantial savings. SANIBEL BIZ $25/ month. FREE Color- Catalog. electrical throughout, (239) 458-0054 Beach front Town home A/C system and (610)664-2371 Call Today (800) 711-0158 with boat dock. email: [email protected] Sanibel (Gulf PineS). Two bedroom, Gulf Access: lowest priced, SW water heater. 2bath, furnished house. Private Cape, unit 70, 3/2/2, 2012 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms/3.5 bath residence Also most furnishings. with soaring cathedral ceilings. CAPTIVA FOR $500 A WEEK. Rent beach access, clubhouse, pools, plus lanai. All appliances, window 40K + annual rentals. my "little tree house". One bed- tennis courts. $2000. month, plus MUSICAL treatments. Sprinkler, alarm, tile, Cabana, 2 car garage. $829,000 Finest island amenities. room (double bed), bath, tax. Available off season only carpet. 1 year old, $259,000. (239)334-4294 kitchen and sun deck. (239) 542-5627 INSTRUMENT (630) 697-7850 This is a one of a kind. $2,395,000 Completely furnished including cable TV. Call (239) 472-3222 ELECTRIC BUTTERKNIFE WATERFRONT CONDO SANIBEL-LIGHTHOUSE KIMBALL ORGAN ACREAGE ESTATE HOME WALK TO BEACH LIKE NEW Near exit 141, of I-75. 10 Acres, Mediterranean! beauty with PUNTA RASSA - CAS A YBEL RESORT Deluxe FOR SALE great location for horses. Fenced, gorgeous views overlooking With viewtiful sunsets. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 3 Bedroom/3 full Bath Condo. $700./OBO 2 frame houses, large Oak trees, acres of private sanctuary. Two Bedrooms, Two Baths. OCEAN FRONT Newly Furnished. CALL county water. $400,000. Call (239) 3 bedrooms with den and Screened Lanai FOR RENT OR SALE Near Lighthouse. (239) 242-2259 775-1370 4.5 baths. Private elevator. and BY OWNERS. Pool-Tennis. Granite countertops with Low Monthly Maintenance. (239) 561-6972 Fully Equipped Kitchen. tumbled stone backsplash. Spacious-Furnished Acreage www.casayb6l.com PETS & SUPPLIES, Stainless steel appliances. SANIBEL Screened Porch. 3 car garage. Elevated pool HARBOURSIDE REALTY GREAT RATES! HAPPY JACK ProDog ® & ProPup and Jacuzzi. Much more! (239)466-3313 OWNER: ® dewormer: Recognized safe & $1,475,000 COQUINA BEACH (216)932-5136 effective by U.S. CVM against ALL GULF FRONT CONDO email: [email protected] SANIBEL BIZ - 1st Floor Walk-Out 4 major worms. Chewable. LIGHTHOUSE POINT IT'S WHERE IT IS! Flavored. Convenient. Largest condominium. 3BR. Lovely Owner Unit Economical. At farm, feed & hard: Wide bay and bayou views. 2 bedrooms/2 baths ware Stores New kitchen. One or two couples SAYANA CONDOS 5559,000 DUPLEXES FOR All Amenities BEACHFRONT PARADISE No Smoking - No Pets ON AUCTIONS & BAZAARS" LOGGERHEAD CAY SALE AVAILABLE: SANIBEL ISLAND EQUAL HOUSING 1 or 2 WEEKS GOVERNMENT SURPLUS- Great 2/with easy walk out to Beach. Duplex, Cape Coral SW. Extra large Wake up to a OPPORTUNITY New kitchen. Weekly rental FEBRUARY 7 to FEBRUARY Panoramic Gulf view deals on surplus and confiscated 3Bdr/2Ba, Media room, Approx 21 items. Easy and convenient, right $529,000 2000/sqft each. $300,000. (239) in a All real estate advertised $1,750 per week Two bedroom Condo. from your computer. Items change in this newspaper is 878-5787. Owner: daily. Register free subject to the • SANCTUARY GOLF VILLA Heated pool, tennis, Buy a membership or not. (239) 472-2952 Covered parking. www.govdeals.com Federal Fair Housing Act e-mail: [email protected] or call (800) 613-0156 of 1638 which makes it This is high quality interior Weekly rental. illegal to advertise any with over 2300 sq ft MOBILE HOMES preference, living space plus very spacious FOR SALE SUNDIAL BEACH GARAGE SALES limitation or enclosed lanai. discrimination based NFM, Old Bridge Village, 55 + gated DROP DEAD RESORT View is of beautiful golf course BEACHFRONT COMPLEX on race, color, and pool/Jacuzzi. community, 48x24, 2Br/2Ba, SUNSET VIEWS HUGE YARD SALE religion, sex, 10x20 Florida room, carport, shed. Sanibel Bay Front; 1 or 2 bedroom condo. Private entry elevator. 5 heated swimming pools, SATURDAY-SUNDAY handicap, familial status 2 bed/2.5 bath plus family All furniture included. Close to Mint Beachy Contemporary; FEBRUARY 7-8 or national origin, or an River. Clubhouse, pools, tennis Very Private. Tennis, beach rentals, room off eat-in kitchen. Entertainment, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. intention to make such $524,000 courts. Asking $20,000. (239) 573- White Sand Beach. 9283 KINCAID COURT preference, 7721 Pool-Hot Tub-Dock. Bar and restaurant. limitation or Mention this ad for lowest (off San-Cap Road) discrimination. • SANDALFOOT 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths. Desks, Dining Table, Kayaks; rate. This publication will not Gulf view is wonderful. Weekly rental. Chairs, Couch, Bed. knowingly accept any 2/2 with remodeled kitchen. COMMERCIAL Birds, Dolphins, Manatees — Silks. Laptop advertisement for real On-site rentals. Best gulf All day, every day. .COUNTLESS ITEMS PROPERTY/SALE Monthly Rentals: (800)716-7715 estate which is in view on the island for just www.resortquestswflorida. violation of the law. $539,000 AVAILABLE APRIL Our readers are hereby Cape Coral Industrial Park, 2100SF Call Owner: corn/reporter DOMESTIC AUTO informed that all building, 2offices, 2baths, 3Bay (212)288-6089 Priscilla Murphy SIGNAL INN doors. Corner seawall,110Ft. dwellings Townhome gulf front. 3 BR. Vacation Rentals- Wanted Dead or Alive: Title or no advertised in this Canal direct to river, one bridge to ResortQuest Southwest title: Trucks, Cars, Vans. Cash Corner unit. Cathedral ceilings. gulf. Ideal for Marina, by owner newspaper are available Rentals could be Florida paid for some. Seven days a on an equal opportunity (239) 772-3251 GULF-FRONT week. (239) 633-5080. Ask for basis. If you feel in excess of $70,000 Chris or leave message. you have been with on-site rentals. COMPLEX discriminated against $1,195,000 COURTYARD VIEW SHELL HARBOR 1999 white Buick Regal you may file a REAL ESTATE Two Story Town Home SANIBEL LSE, sun roof, complaint by calling LAND - LAND - LAND 2.5 Bedrooms, BEAUTIFUL leather, new tires The Florida Commission DISTANT 2.5 Baths. CANAL FRONT HOME. and battery. $8900. on Human Rights at • SHELL HARBOR Sleeps Six. Walk to Beach. (239) 841-2095 1-800-342-8f70or Prize lot ready New 1,600 sq. ft. Log Cabin shell Large Screened Lanai Three Bedrooms, Two Baths. HUD at 1-800-669-9777. for your dream home. with lake access & free boat slip Swimming Pool. Heated Pool. For more info please on 35.000 acre lake in Tennessee Indoor Garage. call the Lee County Over 260 feet on canal. Lanai. Intersecting canals. hills. $89,900. Terms (800) 704- WEEKLY VACATION Completely Remodeled. office of 3154 ext. 537 Sunset Bay, LLC RENTALS RECREATION Equal Opportunity $775,000 Fully Equipped/Furnished. (239) 335-2267 WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS. 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Unit-92 at 2616 SW Desirable 3BR Call (732) 291-5292 riverfront complex. BAY SIDE VILLAS: POWERBOATS 24th Ave. Lowest price in area. One bedroom/two bath. (239) 542-8836. Like new condition. Furnished. TIME SHARE 9 ft ceilings. Superb value. THREE NIGHT MINIMUM. SHAMROCK, 1995, Cape Corai; 1920 SE 13th Terrace, $259,000 FOR SALE If you have WEEKLY rjISCOUNT. CENTER CONSOLE, sailboat access, seawall in, have 30 days or more SAVE-THROUGH-OWNER! CUDDY CABIN, T-TOP, dock permit. Less than 10 minutes • RIVERFRONT PENTHOUSE Studio at Morritts Tortuga Club, to spend at perhaps (800) 899-7327 ELECTRONIC BOX, to river. Call for information. (239) 3/3 corner with Grand Cayman Island, floating the nicest place on 351 INBOARD, 872-2638 or (239) 573-8555 week, $9,000. or rent $900./week, Sanibel, sweeping water views (239)731-1097. ENGINE COMPLETELY OVER- from nearly each room. are a caring person HAULED WTH LESS Outstanding kitchen or family, SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT THAN 50 HOURS. GULF ACCESS LOT opens up to the expansive we-have-the-place BOAT LIKE NEW. 80X125 living/dining room & lanai. for you. Gulf-front beach home ASKING $33,000. SEAWALL IN 10 ft. ceilings. VACATION RENTALS 2,000-sq.ft. Two bedrooms, two baths CALL (239) 574-1364. $75,000. $749,000 Gulf-front condo. Sleeps 4 - 6 WILL CONSIDER TRADE ATRIUM Weekly rentals available SW CAPE CORAL Yacht dockage available Exclusive Gulf front Sanibel condo Two-bedrooms/two-baths FOR REAL ESTATE. DON'T PASS THIS separately for sale. residence. Two week minimum. with den & Jacuzzi. DEAL UP!! Low density complex. Call South Seas Resort AVAILABLE NOW. Please call and (239) 542-9171 Phone Today: (608) 363-7669 two Lap-Pools/Sauna, DOCK SPACE Six-Lighted Tennis-courts. Request beach home #18 GLENN CARRETTA Well-cared-for; (800) 227-8482 RENTAL/SALES Broker/Salesperson Atrium. Lovely 2 Br/2 Ba condo Would like LAST OPPORTUNITY (21 years on the Gulf. All amenities. Two to-keep-it-that-way. 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Myers Southwest Florida Community for more than 75 years me Real Estate Transactions • Land Use taw (239)472-8228 Estate Planning and Administration • Business and Tax GBda Suarez CLC 18500 San Carlos Blvd. Litigation • Marital and Family Eatv 1/2 Day - Full Day - Over-Nite www.exedttle.com Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. 695 Tarpon Bay R&, Sui*e #7, Sanibel 466-3525 910-3045 1648 Periwinkle Way, Suite B • Sanibel, Florida 33957 • 472-6700 When You Catch A 101b. Fish, Your Trip Is FREE Fort Myers, 334-4121 • Bonita Springs • 498-6222 [email protected] ISLAND REPORTER • Week of February 5-11, 2004 G 23 Annual Rotary fair this weekend The Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva is once again Each year San-Cap Rotary Club features and honors sponsoring one of the top-ranked arts and crafts fair in an artist by reproducing his or her art on limited edition the nation. Ranked third in Florida and among the top T-shirts and denim shirts, which are sold at the Fair. 10 in the nation, the 21st annual incarnation of this Once again this year. Rotary is honored to feature on juried event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both our commemorative T-shirt a local artist — world Saturday and Sunday, this coming weekend, Feb. 7th renowned Tkki Matsumoto. Ikki will be showing his and 8th and feature well over 120 artists and craftspeo- one of a kind drawings and be individually singing the ple displaying and selling their work. For the first time, Arts & Crafts Fair T-Shirts. the new soccer field just west of the Sanibel While there are too many Ikki Honors and awards to Community Center will be the site. mention in this brief article, his fans will recall that Artists and artisans come from Maine, California, Ikki was one of the 50 artists chosen by Nancy Reagan Washington, Canada, Florida and all points in between to paint a commemorative Easter egg. Additional hon- to participate in this high quality art fair. This year's ors include being featured in a special documentary participants have been selected from hundreds apply- produced by the Japanese National Television Network ing to be part of this long-running event. Items dis- and his work being featured in many prominent busi- played and offered for sale include paintings, sculp- nesses on and off the island. ture, photography, pottery, basketry, jewelry, graphics, Rotarian Chet Sadler is chairing the committee plan- fabric, glass, toys and much more. There will be food, ning the 2004 event. refreshments and entertainment. Proceeds from the Fair are used to meet community needs, to fund local scholarships, and for human ser- vice needs worldwide. Since 1983, the Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva has distributed over $500,000 to peo- SunTrust Bank to host ple, organizations and for student scholarships. local artist, Tony Rinaldi Arts for ACT Gallery hosts Captiva artist Arts for ACT Gallery will host an artist reception have made in my life and the experiences I have come for Captiva Island artist Robert Fontaine at 2265 First to discover thereafter. As a painter, a maker of reflec- Street in Historic downtown Fort Myers on Friday, tion, I have arrived in a medium appreciative of my Feb. 6 from 7 to 11 p.m. This marks the opening of an own sense of clarity. As a consequence the only sense exhibition of his works entitled "A Room with No of normality achievable in my existence is that found view.'" by way on the painting's suggestion. Painting has Fontaine is a native Floridian, who was raised on invited me not to kill time in my own trap of succes- Captiva and Sanibel Islands. Fontaine's abstract sion but instead it shows me a more coherent under- expressionist approach to painting was inspired by De standing for what it is I am fully questioning, my Kooning, Stella Farwell and Robert Rauschenberg. place, my process, and my purpose." Proceeds help benefit Abuse Counseling and Artist Statement: "The action of painting serves as Treatment, Inc., a non-profit agency established to an enhanced understanding of myself, and the experi- provide shelter, 24 hour hotline, counseling and edu- ences I have made to better my chances for owning cation to victims of domestic violence and their fami- clarity. I paint from my familiarity. I arrive at the can- lies and survivors of sexual assault, serving Lee, vas hoping only to illustrate the point of view that Hendry and Glades Counties. For additional informa- resides within my mind. These illustrations, although tion contact Claudia at Abuse Counseling and in abstract exist as a mediator between the actions I Treatment, fnc. at 939-2553. Festival outreach programs at school Sanibel Music Festival, along with Sanibel-Captiva sent to the Sanibel School in advance so all the students Community Bank, is sponsoring two educational pro- could learn the song. grams by the Orlando Opera Company at The Sanibel Today's program is Viva Verdi for grades 6-8. Tt exam- School — one Thursday, Feb. 5 and a second on Friday, ines the relationship oi" Verdi and Shakespeare, both of Feb. 6. whom loved historical themes, drama and psychological The first program was The Mini Magic Flute, an content, the very things Shakespeare incorporated into abridged version of Mozart's famous opera, presented to his plays; Verdi was especially fond of Macbeth. grades K-5. The opera is set amidst great temples and Students will learn the Witches' Chorus from Act I of Photo by Renny Severance fantasy, and the school was given a class curriculum from Macbeth, which will be incorporated into the perfor- Local business owner and artist, Tony Rinaldi, stands Orlando Opera in order to prepare them for this musical mance. with some his artwork in his store on Palm Ridge Road. experience. Included are a variety of activities and tools Artists from Orlando Opera who will perform at the that highlight the major components of opera — music, school include Julie Tompkins, director, and pianist; SunTrust Bank will be offering an exhibit of Rinaldi's drama, and visual arts. Christopher Holloway, baritone; Aaron Pegram, tenor; work with the artist on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 5-8 p.m. In addition, instructions on how to attend an opera Rosalie Sullivan, mezzo-soprano: and Janette Zilioli, at their offices at 2408 Periwinkle Way. are part of the educational experience — appropriate soprano. Rinaldi was born in the Bronx, New York where he as dress, etiquette during the performance and how to Incorporated in 1987 as a not-for-profit organization, a young man he studied under Joseph Collizzi for many show one's appreciation for the performers. The stu- Sanibel Music festival's mission is to present classical years. In 1990, Tony and his wife Frankette and their dents are encouraged to think of themselves as instru- music of the highest standard at affordable prices and to two children relocated to Sanibel from Bergen County, mental in the success of the performance. Twelve promote the careers of young artists through performance NJ. Sanibel students will be selected to be part of the opportunities. For ticket information and a detailed Today, he is the owner of Rinaldi's Fashion Shoes, a "Animal Chorus," which consists of lions, panthers, brochure, contact the Festival's Hot Line at 336-7999 or family business located on Palm Ridge Road where his alligators, monkeys, elephants, and macaws. Music was visit the website www.sanibelmusicfestival.org. artwork is also on display. Refreshments will be provided at the exhibit on Feb. 10 and for further information call Tony Rinaldi at 472- 5666. Fabrication Technology At Its Finest * Designs by Mark Christian Auditions for Supporting Roles: They're Playing Our Song • Screen Rooms Synergy Productions of Sanibel, a new professional • Pool Enclosures • Front Entrys musical theater company on Sanibel. run by longtime Island resident Andrew Kurtz, will be holding auditions • Rescreens • Security Gates by appointment for 3 men and 3 women for They're Playing Our Song, which runs from February 20-29 at • Mechanical • Driveway Gates the Periwinkle Playhouse on Sanibel. Rehearsals start February 1 lth. These character function as the alter- • Railings egos of the two principal characters, and sing in tight 3 • Welded Railings part harmony. For more information or to set up an 848 S.E. 9TH ST. audition time, please call 472-6197 and leave a message for Andrew Kurt/.. Kurt/ is the Music Director of the • Spiral Staircases CAPE CORAL FL Gulf Coast Symphony. 10-5871 24 _J Week of February 5-11, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER Feb. 11 auction for Doc Ford fans to benefit S.C.C.F. \om oppmlimit) to own iin 'Iho dint ion o\ent will bo hold Dm ing iho o\ont. Dean Skausistad onguuil inaniisLiipi ol one ol Rand\ W'odnosila). I eb II horn S 7 pin at will piosonl a biidhnuso uphta ho \V,i\no While's populai books Ono is Do*. I oids Sanibol Khuiii Bai & cie.iled ol Doc Fold's suit lunis,.- It hemy tiiiLtioiicil to IIK- highosi huldor. Cinlle Doo holds, lotatod .il iho will bo housed poimanenil) at ihe with all piococils bciioli'iiu' ihe uuoi -e^Uciii o! San-Cap and Rabbit ic'siamant. Tho onl) othoi top) o\ Sanihcl-C'apti\a Coiisoisalion huiiKl- Koads. will bo somnj: spooiall) llus Inniiod edidon biidhnuso will be alion piii-od dunks and hois d'oou\ios loi nlloiod al the Swins: i.iko a IJnd Wliiu-. llic Lclehialoil uithoi ol the Iho i-voiil. Auciion. beintr hold on Maii.li S ai Sambcl-bascil sencs ol no\ek k'.iiui- \dniission in iho aiiLlion is LOIII- LiKi Ails in henclit both nnn-piolu IIIL' his bcluved DOL I-oul Lhaiai.tei. plinionlai) and iho pub In. is united nijiiini/alions Please call Nlaili lias jiiaui>us|\ ilniiak'il a m.innsuipi "Iho mamisuipl is oxpoelod in bo aut- Ui\anl al 472-2^2^ loi additional in SCCh loi ihis \ei\ spcual aiklion. iionod till ai (v >() pin inhumation OETE Paintings by Local Artists Gifts for all Occasions New Accessories for Your Home The Hirdie Girdle Qaiitry Store Hours Mon. - Fri. 10-5 Saturday 10-3 '\ 10970 San Carlos Blvd. Suite 8 454-1433 Dogs, cats, birds, any pet. Original acrylic s paintings done from your favorite photo. Sanibel & Captiva .;- I Size, mat and framing, your choice. Call 472-4564 or write to: 395-00270 Lauri Kaihlanen • Box 308 • Captiva, FL 33924 Island Art Galleries e-mail: [email protected] Sanibel Art and Frame A Touch of Sanibel Pottery 2640 Palm Ridge Road 1544 Periwinkle Way 239-395-1350 239- 472-4330 The Tree House Gallery & Confused Chameleon Gifts 11528 Andy RosseLn, 630 Tarpon Bay Road #10 239- 472-0560 239-472-1850 Captiva's Finest Gallery McEnroe Gallery 110ChadwicksSq. 2330 Palm Ridge Road #10 239-472-8222 239-472-1118 Jungle Drums Gallery Albert Meadow Antiques 11532 Andy Rosse Ln. 15000 Captiva Dr. 239- 395-2266 239- 472-8442 Jonna's of Sanibel Sanibel Gallery 2330 Palm Ridge Rd. #9 1628 Periwinkle Way 239-472-2302 239-472-3307 L Fontaine's Tower Gallery Sanibel Goldsmith Gallery " A Room 75T Tarpon Bay Rd 2407 Periwinkle Way 239-472-4557 239-472-8677 with no Exit" Hirdie Girdie Gallery Aboriginals Art Gallery 2490 Library Way The Village, 2340 Periwinkle can be viewed 239-395-0027 Way Tin Can Art Gallery 239-395-2200 at the 2480 Library Way IKKI Matsomoto Gallery 239- 472-2902 The Village, 2340 Periwinkle Arts for Albert Meadows Antiques Way . 15000 Captiva Drive 239-472-2941 ACT Gallery 239-472-8442 Kirby Rambo Collections Feb. 6th -18th Seaweed Gallery The Village, 2340 Periwinkle 2055 Periwinkle Way #13 Way 239-472-2585 239- 472-4944 Tower Gallery Island Style Gallery 751 Tarpon Bay Rd Periwinkle Place, 239-472-4557 2075 Periwinkle Way Hirdie Girdie Gallery 239-472-6657- 2490 Library Way Albert Meadows Antiques 239- 395-0027 ^ 15000 Captiva Drive Tin Can Art Gallery 239- 472-8442 2480 Library Way Seaweed Gallery 239- 472-2902 2055 Periwinkle Way #13 239- 472-2585