Relay For Life Survivor Reception Sunday, March 26... 2 to 4 p.m., Doc Ford's
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owner of the space that used to house Island Rallies the Montessori School on the east end of Sanibel Temporary Toll Plaza Sanibel. To Help The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida also helped Ambert Businesses After find new space and financial help for the academy and the approximately 30 chil- Rabbit Road Fire dren who attend it. by Anne Mitchell Melanie Holaway, director of profes- sional development at the Early Learning he Play & Learn Academy II and Coalition, said a fund has been set up at the Harry Ruby Salon have found Bank of the Islands to help the academy Tnew locations following the fire buy supplies and furniture. Holaway said last Friday that destroyed their units in a some funds were raised last weekend large section of the retail center at 975 at the Seahorse Festival adding that "a Rabbit Road, Sanibel. couple of philanthropists" had given The academy reopened Tuesday at the donations. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Ambert said inspectors from the Periwinkle Way. Sanibel Fire Department and from the And Donna Carberry of the Harry county Health and Children & Families Rubin Salon, is moving into New Spirit agencies speeded up the inspection pro- Hair Design, 630 Tarpon Bay Road, cess to enable her to reopen so quickly. thanks to New Spirit owner Doris She said the Sunday school rooms at Herbert. Carberry said many of her cli- the church aren't used on weekdays, so ents have been calling and she has been the arrangement, while temporary, will able to contact others. The phone num- work well. The church has also made Temporary toll plaza located to the right of existing toll plaza ber at New Spirit is 472-2371. space available for a playground and an The community seems to have rallied office. She said she will pay "a nominal ork continues on the temporary toll booths and toll facilities. The project for those who need help finding alterna- rent to cover expenses." includes installation of canopies at the toll booths, installing barricades and tive space. "It just shows what a close-knit com- Wsigns, traffic signalization and improvements at the temporary toll facilities. Play & Learn Academy owner Tania munity it is," Ambert said. "I have been Crews have paved lanes on the north side of McGregor Boulevard (the lanes head- Ambert said she was gratified by the overwhelmed with offers of help and sup- ing toward Sanibel Island) to create an access road to the temporary toll plaza for the support she had received and grateful port." Sanibel Causeway construction project. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained at all to everyone who had pitched in to help, The Sanibel Fitness Center is seeking times heading towards Sanibel. The current dedicated right-turn lane will remain open including an offer of space from the a new location and hoping to reopen for access to Punta Rassa and Sanibel Harbour. Sanibel Community Church and from the continued on page 2 Traffic switch through temporary tollbooths is tentatively scheduled for the week of April 3 (this date is subject to change). # BIG ARTS On Stage: Alexander Hamilton Debates Thomas Jefferson by Priscilla Friedersdorf e still debate many of the same issues that concerned this nation in the early years of our country. Two men, Hal Bidlack as Alexander Hamilton Wand Clay S. Jenkinson as Thomas Jefferson, will bring their presentation, Hamilton with a Twist of Jefferson, to BIG ARTS on Thursday, March 30. The method of inquiry first developed at a Methodist Episcopal camp meeting in Chautauqua, New York in 1873, is updated to allow the audience to participate in a spirited discussion with figures from the past. This special evening is made possible by the sponsorship of Susen and James Berg and John and Linda Kramer. Susen Berg will introduce the program. In an interview with The Island Sun Bidlack describes the discussion we can expect, "There are three components; after a brief introduction by a scholar who gives a portrayal of the characters, the bulk of the program is answering questions on any subject or any time period as it relates to either Hamilton or Jefferson. We don't say anything that our characters would not have said. But in the third part, we take off our wigs and speak as ourselves. "These were real people with real passions; Hamilton believed people were basi- Hal Bidlack as Hamilton cally greedy and needed strong government; Jefferson thought people were good and Clay S. Jenkinson as Jefferson continued on page 49 the American Cancer Society. Volunteers Almost Amber are needed for one or two hours each day. Alert Store event organizers say that by Jane Vos Hogg donation of time to help promote this- important island event and support the kay. So it's not a real child; just a American Cancer Society is appreciated. mannequin. The Sanibel Historic Plus volunteers have an opportunity to OVillage and Museum has looked see friends and neighbors and have fun.# everywhere, at least in all the logical places, questioned all its volunteer work- The Village ers, even instituted its phone tree, the Faye's Charity museum's routine technique for spread- "Where Shopping Is An Art" ing the word. Benefit Moving 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel A child-sized mannequin has gone missing. When in place it is intended to Sale stand next to the teacher in the newly Escentials restored Sanibel Schoohouse. But where anibel's Faye Granberry is hav- ing a moving sale to benefit the For Bath, Body and More! • 472-7770 could it have gone? Curators, tour guides and display people are all equally puzzled. SPoinciana Garden Club. The sale, at 9454 Cotten Court in Gumbo Limbo, Florida Pantry Anyone coming upon an unattended mannequin, clothed in traditional 1920s is Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to Souvenirs & Gifts • 395-9195 schoolgirl attire, please phone Jody 3 p.m. Brown at the museum, 472-4648. While Among the offerings will be antiques Geez Leweez it's no Amber Alert, it sure is an inconve- and an abundance of orchids, treasures nienced institution.5!? and bric-a-brac. Funds raised will go Complete Line of Needlework & Aces. • 395-2900 toward the garden club's civic projects. For more information, call President Lil' Sandy Toes Be A Relay Sandy Kavouras at 656-1406.^ Children's Boutique • 472-0304 For Life Celebrity Matsumoto Gallery From page 1 Fine Arts & Crafts • 472-2941 Bagger Rabbit Road Fire n Thursday April 6 and Friday quickly, according to a message on its Polish Pottery Shoppe April 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. voice mail. It asked clients to continue to Exquisite Signature Stoneware • 395-2936 OBailey's General Store will host keep calling for updates. a fundraising event to raise money for Sanibel City Manager Judie Zimomra, Seaweed Gallery the American Cancer Society. They are in an update to the city council Tuesday, looking for Sanibel and Captiva celebrities said she was meeting with the fitness cen- Collective Artisans & Mermaids • 395-3328 to bag groceries for the day. ter's director. "We are trying to provide Local authors, business owners, bank- whatever assistance we can," she added. Tommy Dixon Collections ers, city leaders, teachers, fire department Zimomra said that another of the Fun & Functional Art • 472-4944 personnel, police department personnel, tenants, Comcast Cable, "wants me to realtors, celebrities, news people, report- assure the public they will maintain a Why Knot ers, other recognizable islanders - all are presence in the community." invited to participate. Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille, at the Exciting & Fun Women's Clothing • 472-3003 Money will be raised by tips that bag- north end of the center, escaped damage Why Knot Relax gers earn. All money will be donated to from the fire and remains ^ Clothes for the Relaxed Lifestyle • 472-3098 BIRKENSTOCK • MEPHISTO • ECCO William E. Wilson Fine Jewelry Design • 472-8590 GREAT COLORS MEPHISTO
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OLDE SANIBEL SHOPPES NEXT TO AMY'S OVER EASY CAFE CFO will be on the ballot in November. Meet Alex on March 26 at 2:00! 630 TARPON BAY ROAD • SANIBEL, PL 339?»7 For more information visit, www.AlexSinkforCFO.com. Sponsored by the Democratic Club of the Islands ' 239~472-78jifd V Political advertisement paid for and approved by Alex Sink, Democrat, for Chief Financial Officer. Rec Center WHAT HAPPENS IF THE REC CENTER REFERENDUM FAILS? Town Meeting > town meeting will be held o If those opposed to the planned new Rec Center "win" on April 4th, what will they "win"? CO Thursday, March 30, 7 p.m. on Athe proposed new rec center. All The answer is, if they "win,"WE ALL LOSE. Here is what we stand to lose: are welcome to attend. The meeting will > be at the Sanibel Community House, 73 2173 Periwinkle Way.* 1. WE LOSE $4.8 million in funding - $3.2 million allocated by the Lee County Commissioners and $1.6 O million by the Lee County School Board. A Commentary 2. WE LOSE the offered 99-year lease on the existing property that will revert to the existing O by Armand Ball, Chair, City of Sanibel Parks and Recreation Committee arrangement, expiring in 2011. At that point, the District may choose not to renew the lease. uestions about the number I of people using the existing 3. WE LOSE funds for maintenance of the Recreation Center included in an agreement with the Lee Recreation Center have arisen and IRis is an attempt to share the fig- County School District plus 20% of the electricity for the entire building. ures for the past year. It should be noted that before the county commissioners 4. WE LOSE the chance to exercise in comfort - no air conditioning in the gym. made their decision to provide $3.2 mil- lion funding for a new recreation center, staff from the County office came to 5. WE LOSE program space: the former multi-purpose building, closed due to mold, will have to be Sanibel and personally audited the atten- dance records for the past year. demolished. And office space will continue to occupy former program space. During last year: • 34,434 annual participation (reoc- 6. WE LOSE tennis courts. New separate funding would be needed for their construction and, while curring) Recreation Center (gym/teen room) "refurbishment" continues, the only access for construction, equipment and supplies is the space to be • 20,119 annual participation (reoc- curring) Swimming Pool * occupied by the proposed tennis courts. • 592 average number of participants enrolled in various programs (non-recur- 8. WE LOSE the chance to serve the disabled. The center will still have a 25+ year-old pool, with chilly ring) *Note-. Pool use dropped by 6,000 water, that cannot adequately serve toddlers, or those with arthritis or disabilities. +/- annually from 2001 when restrooms were demolished due to mold. These figures do not reflect weight' 9. At some point, WE MAY LOSE the center entirely: authorities can decide to close it because it is not room use, drop-in gym use or school use. cost efficient, not secure, nor is it in the public's interest to continue its use. There is no method currently in place to count the number of individuals using the weight room or the gym on a drop- To remodel the current gymnasium all to present codes - new roof, new restrooms/dressing rooms, in basis. Nor does this include the use of the pool by the children's programs such new gym floor covering, and support buildings - it would require expenditures in excess of 50% of the as the after school program from 2 to 5 appraised market value ($1 million). In addition, needed repairs to the pool decking, and filtration, each school day afternoon. However, The Sanibel School uses the heating and underground circulation systems would cost a great deal and the pool would still not serve gym each school day during school hours the entire community. for its 420 students. These figures do not indicate the num- ber of hours in use, but individuals using In summary: WE WILL LOSE $4.8 million in County funds; the $564,500 already spent; we can expect the facility. For instance, after-school attendees are normally there for three 2-5 years delay in terms of repairs and additions to the facility; plus rising costs of 1-1.5% per month in hours a day Monday through Friday .^ materials and labor costs (12-18% a year) in that period. When you look at the FACTS, it's a no-brainer. Faye's Charity VOTE FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR FAMILIES: Benefit Moving SANIBEL NEEDS A NEW, SAFE AND DECENT REC CENTER Sale anibel's Faye Granberry is hav- ing a moving sale to benefit the VOTE "YES" ON APRIL 4TH SPoinciana Garden Club. The sale, Still have questions? Come and see for yourself and at 9454 Gotten Court in Gumbo Limbo, is Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to get answers before it's too late. 3 p.m. Join us for a tour of our Rec Center on Among the offerings will be antiques and an abundance of orchids, treasures Sunday, March 26th, 12 noon - 2 p.m. and bric-a-brac. Funds raised will go We're serving Starbucks coffee and muffins! toward the garden club's civic projects. For more information, call President Sandy Kavouras at 656-1406.^ We will also be holding a "Town Meeting" to answer any questions at the Sanibel Community Center on Thursday, March 30th at 7:00 p.m Pd. Pol. Adv. paid for by Sanibel Citizens for a Healthy Future, PMB 140, 2402 Palm Ridge Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957 housing close to Sanibel, a low county- ICouncil Member wide unemployment rate, and competi- Spoonbills Leave Wildlife Refuge tion from other local governments with by Anne Mitchell Brown Has better benefits. She also cited cramped working space and conditions. oseate spoonbills have left the JN "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge in | Heart Surgery She said the city is running with about search of an alternative food source. That's according to Sanibel Vice-Mayor Mick Denham, a volunteer ranger at by Anne Mitchell seven vacancies a week. "Vacancies at R these levels are detrimental to city opera- the refuge, where bird watchers can usually depend, on a spoonbill sighting in the win- teve Brown, a longtime Sanibel tion," she said. ter months. City Council member, was sched- Other issues include, "Work-related Calling them "these magnificent birds... the pride of "Ding" Darling," Denham told uled to undergo heart surgery stress generated from responding to the city council Tuesday that the departure of the showy pink birds "is telling us some- S thing is wrong with our natural environment." Thursday, March 23, at The Cleveland hurricanes and alligator fatalities" and Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. increased workload. Sanibel is trying to stop water managers from releasing torrents of nutrient-laden arid polluted water from Lake Okeechobee into the Caloosahatchee River, which emp- Brown's surgery was scheduled for Zimomra said other cities are having ties into the salt waters surrounding Sanibel. The city is considering a lawsuit against later, but was moved up on his doctor's similar problems. The City of Cape Coral the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, advice, Judie Zimomra, city manager, is holding a job fair every Saturday. which control the releases. told the council at the start of Tuesday's She said the city had taken steps to "I think it is very distressing that this beautiful bird is finding something wrong with meeting. remain competitive in the job market, our environment caused by the releases from Lake Okeechobee and has suddenly Council members wished him well, including giving transponder reimburse- decided this is not a fit place for it to feed," Denham said. expressed hopes for a successful out- ments, increasing health benefits, pay He added, "There are two things visitors ask to see. One is the spoonbill and one is come, and granted him an excused increases to recognize good work, even the alligator. It is a tragedy that the spoonbills have departed the refuge." absence from the council meeting.^ allowing staffers to buy restricted "B" Where the spoonbills have gone is not known. parking stickers at the same cost as non- Two weeks ago, Denham reported to council that Sanibel's one and only American City Looks For resident property owners. crocodile, an endangered species, had appeared in the refuge covered in green algae. - Zimomra said she would evaluate The algae covers a good portion of the refuge impoundments. Ways Out Of the feasibility of new benefits such as a Mike Valiquette, an activist on water issues, reported that white pelicans are being housing allowance and the current police seen with algae covering their large orange bills. Hiring Crunch retirement system. "How long do you think they wiU keep coming?" if they can't find food because of She said she would keep the council the algae, he asked. by Anne Mitchell appraised of hiring efforts, adding that He said he had met with Refuge Manager Rob Jess and birding writers and Sanibel staff turnover rate of 31 percent the city would "have to keep an open winter visitors Don and Lillian Stokes. They discussed how to track the number of since January 2004 is putting mind" in meeting the challenged birds coming to the refuge now compared with previous years The City of Sanibel in a hiring Jeff Combs, a ranger on staff at the refuge, said it's not uncommon for the mature A spoonbills to start leaving the refuge at this time of year to start nesting in Tampa Bay crunch. Watered Down And that is affecting the city's ability to and Florida Bay, especially since it's been so warm so early. provide the level of service it would like, Pool Ordinance He said he saw spoonbills in the refuge Tuesday. "We do have the immatures. City Manager Judie Zimomra told council They just don't have the bright pink bands of the mature birds." on Tuesday. Barely Afloat Combs said, however, that there are fewer spoonbills in the refuge this year com- pared to some years.^ The 31 percent turnover is among by Anne Mitchell full-time employees. For part-timers, it's even higher, at 74 percent. In the last 26 n ordinance setting rules for the They sent is back to the planning Jennings wanted to throw the ordi- months, the city has lost 24 full-time and construction of above-ground director to add some "teeth" to it, and nance out altogether and thereby end 18 part-time employees. In addition there Aswimming pools was so watered will consider it again on April 18 at 9:30 the zoning-in-progress moratorium. That were 12 retirements, six terminations and down, three Sanibel City Council mem- a.m. motion was defeated and council agreed one death. bers said Tuesday that they couldn't The vote was 3-1, with Jim Jennings to consider a revised version at a date Zimomra blamed commuting distanc- support it. against. certain, April 18. es, traffic congestion, lack of affordable The latest draft requires notification be made to people living within 300 feet of continued on page 78 NEWSPAPER Independently Owned And Operated Sanibel & Capfiva Islands COPYRIGHT 2005 Island Sun Contributing Writers il» (skids s! 18: Bulk Rate permit paid for at Sanibel, Honda, 33957 Co-Publishers Barbara Beardsley Joan Hooper SAKIBEL CAPTIYurn iAn Postmaster: Send change of address to Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Lorin Arundel & Ken Rasi Kimberley Berisford Brian Johnson A3 o I\J 8 o Heart c A roseate spoonbill photographed by Denny Souers, from the 'Ding' Darling Located at the heart of Sanibel, Wildlife Refuge Web site Bank Of The Islands takes pride in combining the highest level of banking services with a heartfelt MUSEUM QUALITY commitment to our community. ANTIQUE JEWELRY ' * As the oldest locally owned and managed bank on the islands, our service and dedication have earned CAPTIVA ISLAND, FLORIDA us the award for "Best Island Bank" (ACROSS FROM THE BUBBLE ROOM RESTAURANT) for seven years straight (239) 472-8442 OPEN DAILY 11-4 PM INCLUDING SUNDAYS We invite you to stop by the bank to join the "We Love Our Islands" AUU-RI Mi:ADOW ANTIQUES 'o. me cnxm-iatvce program, supporting our local non-profit organizations. HIM AMI uir.w PUN 11 si is ^ Bank of •i- \-\ *-s.i- i I>I ' •* S£ Islands \. ..IN.1 I .'.I ! . . : r.-i-iv I-|»IM : !•.• Your Island Bank .!<"• 172 Mi! H,-:S l)''li II •» i v Corner of Periwinkle Way and Casa Ybel Road IM .' •• ".I >l\ -|» 472-7211 ALBERT MEADOW ANTIQUES ' f '..: '• •''. .-/• Nancy Apmann, Nancy and Harvey Nichols, Gerald and Audrey Holman, CARD OF THANKS Padewer, Donald and Judith Cook, Diane and Gregory Cortese, Tom Charles and Carolyn Davis, Reginald and Mimi Adams, Don Abbott, Mary and Alice Troncone, Barbara Bolt/Karen Lee Dayton, Stan and Alfreda Sheft, Clarke, Robert and Fleury Linn, John Sanibel Sea School, J. Reyes Garcia, and Michelle Lonergan, William Baker, Doug and Sherry Gentry, Mardi and Bill Edward and Jennifer McLean, John Glenn, Linda Seifert, Martin and Esther and Amy Forney, Bill McBeath, Colette Pokedoff, Fred and Barbara Gould, iHfhe Periwinkle Partnership Jolie, Alan and Margaret McCall, Vara Wayne and Martha Ponader, Betty Williams, Mary Ann and Tom Gilhooley, and Bill Carr, Pat and Jack Davidson, eriwinkle Partnership, a project of James Metzler and Sarah Ashton, Bob Barbara Benjamin/Carol Proctor, Daniel Dorothy Richardson, Ed and Ginny Sanibel Beautification Inc., would and Ann Wigley, Louin and Jane Beard, and Sally Neff, Norm and Cissy William, O'Neil, David and Vicki Keene, Alan and like to express a sincere thank you Chip and Nancy Roach, Sandy and Jim Marcus Low Jr., Julius Shultz, Betsy Edina Lessack, Chris and Dick Salerno, f5 to the following contributors: Sauer, James and Penny Hetmanek, Parish, Larry and Mary Anne Condit, Edward and Susan Stow; George and — Linden Murphy, Sanibel Beautification, Albert and Sally Hanser, Bruce and Stephen and Deborah Staley, Carmine Joan Lucht, Bob Radigan, R. Gordan Ada Shissler, Art and Sandi Corace, Lisa Cochrane, Susan and Tom Rosica, and Eleanor Rende, Herbert and Barbara and Barbara Martin, John and Kay Shirley A. Herbert, William and Mary Barbara Amon Chapin, John and Kay Hoover, Robert and Nancy Palmer, Morse, Ralph and Carolyn Clark, David Christison, Halsey and Gretchen Morse, Sandra and James Turner, Charles and Nancy Riley, Barbara Hanley, Kathleen and Stephen Faraone, Spruance, John and Shirley Masuka, William and Martha Emery, William and Broadhurst, Margie and Jack Lee, Chris George Litz, Charles and Janice Alden, Gary and Arlene Schulze, Charles Hart. Judith Cheney, R. 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For additional information visit Eertmoed, Carol and Allen Larson, John and Danette Salus, Ken and Kathy www.PeriwinklePartnership.com or pick 1620 Periwinkle Way • 472-2893 William and Ann Vanderbilt, William and Lamotte, Jim and Diane Johnson, Ruth up a brochure at businesses throughout Heart of the Islands, Sanibel Patricia Kelley, Steven Priest, Ronald and and Robert Bringer, Bob and Jeanne Sanibel. # Virginia Houtman, Herbert Goldenberg, Open Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 5 pm Lindman, W. Clyde and Mary Mynatt, Rod and Gerry Verblaauw, John and Kenneth Grosse, Norman and Edith Presenting a collection of fine American & European paintings from 1800 to the present time. Including Hudson River Impresionist, Still-Life, Sporting Genre & Marine paintings SHOW LOCATIONS & HOURS THE SANIBEL COMMUNITY CENTER 2173 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST • 11AM TO 8PM SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST • 1 1AM TO 5PM We are always interested in purchasing paintings created circa 1800-1950 For further information, please call Michael Latranga at 239.590.0210 HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY 5 o >%•--••- REC CENTER en i * > O *.-* OR TAJ MAHAL? ro No3 B We are fbr_a rec center - but we are against an o o I, *• -, 5- elaborate, overly-expensive extravaganza. m It would-cost more than $23 million to demolish I. " '* our existing ree center and build the proposed, new waterpark complex. • Here's the arithmetic: $ 8,350,000 30-year bonds Chris Arundel Kiley Edwards 7,786,858 Interest on 30-year bonds(1) hristopher Arundel will be nine T T Tishing Kiley Shea Edwards a 2,072,975 Already authorized or spent 3,200,000 Taxes paid to Lee County C ver on Sunday, March 26. Happy \/\/ V Happy 8th Birthday, 1,596,0.00 Taxes paid to School District birthday to you, Christopher. We V V Kiley's Birthday is March are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, 26th! We love you lots!!! $ 23,005,833 For construction 2 Daniel, Philiip and Buddy ^ Love, Mommy, Haley and • In addition, before the new complex is paid off, it would cost us more than $27,053,820 in operating Our E-Mail address is [email protected] costs.(2) • The new rec center proposal includes one water slide, two swimming pools, one splash pad, one double-size air-conditioned gym containing two Fabulous Swim wear full-size basketball courts, four tennis courts, one weight room, one fitness room, two locker rooms, For Over 30 Years two rest rooms, six offices, two multi-purpose rooms, and one arts & crafts center, • Is this what we really need on Sanibel? sz S W I M W E A R Why spend money we don't haie Periwinkle Place 2075 Periwinkle Way for something we don't need? Sanibel island 472 2676 (IS At 5% interest Final rate has not been fixed, Sanffnf Marina Plaza (2) Excluding inflation. Also excluding staff increases, extended hours, or any 7205 Esfero Blvd. other cost increases of any land for the next 30 years. The proposed new rec Fort Myers Beach center's projected annual Operating Budget of $901,794 times 30 years 7A5 5050 egwals $27,053,820. VOTE NO ON THE REC CENTER REFERENDUM Paid political advertisement approved and paid for by ihe Concerned Voters of Sanibel, 190 Violet Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957 Saturday Vigil - 5:30 p.m. Don't Miss The Boat - Auction Churches/ Sunday Mass - 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday and • Friday Mass, 8:30 a.m., Includes Cruise To New Zealand Temples Communion service, Mondays and BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. Rabbi Murray Saltzman Confession - by appointment Shabbat Worship Services will be held at ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS the Sanibel Congregational United Church EPISCOPAL CHURCH: at 2050 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel every 2304 Periwinkle Way, 472-2173 Friday evening at 8 p.m. http://www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org Call 395-3156 for more information. The Rev. Dr. Donald A. Fishbume, Rector CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA: The Rev. Suzy Post 11580 Chapin Lane Worship Services: Very Rev. Dr. Robert R. Hansel Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. Saturdays at 5 p.m. ' November 20 through April 16, 2006 Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Place your bids on a New Zealand cruise at the Conservation Foundation tennis tourna- 472-1646 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS ment FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, OF THE ISLANDS: SCIENTIST: Meets on the first Sunday of each month 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday -10:30 a.m.; from November through April at the ntrav & Clipper Cruise Line has made a major donation for the silent auction at Sunday School -10:30 a.m., Wednesday Sanibel Congregational Church Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's 14th annual Tennis Tournament to evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading 2050 Periwinkle Way at 7:30 p.m. Ibe held at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, April 8 and 9. room open, Monday, Wednesday and A pot luck is held at a member's home on The trip for two is valued at $12,278. The 128-passenger clipper Odyssey Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (November the thicd Sunday of each month. sails from Auckland on December 9, 2006 and includes the following ports of call: through April), Wednesday 10 a.m. to For more information call 395-3112 or Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Queen Charlotte Sound, Lyttelton (Christchurch), 1 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. email [email protected].^ Akaroa, Dunedin, cruising Dusky and Doubtful Sounds, Milford Sound and disembark SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH: 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684. Queenstown. Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor A minimum opening bid of $5,000 is required and everyone is invited to par- Ed VanderHey, Associate Pastor ticipate with the winner to be announced at the tournament on April 9. This is an Barb Nave, Ministry Pastor OBITUARY opportunity to support the Conservation Foundation while bidding on a cruise. Call Tom Walsh, Youth Pastor Marti Bryant at 472-2329 to place a bid, request a brochure or to obtain further Emily Capan, Children's Director E. RICHARD (DICK) PERNA information. Sunday Worship Hours: . Richard (Dick) Perna passed away The SCCF tennis tournament is limited to 125 players with an entry fee of $50 8:00 a.m. Traditional Service with on March 4, 2006. Dick was born that includes breakfast and lunch on both Saturday and Sunday and a specially Communion in Stanford, Connecticut on April designed T-shirt. Winners and runners-up receive an etched wine glass by island artist 9:0,0 a.m. Contemporary Service with E Kids' Church 24, 1934. Lucas Century.^ 10:45 a.m. Traditional Service with Choir He and his beloved wife Linda moved Childcare available at ail services. to Sanibel in 1978 and had resided in SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL Fort Myers for the last six years. They UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: were married for 44 years. 2050 Periwinkle Way across from Periwinkle Place Shopping Center A ceremony will be held on Saturday, Dr. Ran Niehoff, senior minister. April 1 followed by a celebration of his Drs. Jim and Sandy Boler, life at The Legion on Sanibel.^ associate ministers. Sunday worship: 7:45 a.m. THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! (abbreviated, informal service in sanctuary). UPDATED 9:00 a.m. (full service with Sunday School) 11:00 a.m. (full service). Our E-Mail address is Sanibel Beauty Salon Elevators for easy access to sanctuary. Church office open Monday through WHERE ' Friday 472-0497 [email protected] also see www.sanibelucc.org ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, 55 years of complete & professional lids By hair & nail care for the entire family. Pral Sanibel's First & Finest is now the Newest & Coolest 472-1111 • 395-2022 Or 472-2468 Who Do We Appreciate! "*P.£ COMFORTABLE SHOULD BE PSJM IF YOU LIKE REDKEN YOU'LL LOVE$ rw*,l WE'LL TELL YOU WHY! WWW.GRUNDHAIR.COM Manicures & Pedicures 359 Periwinkle Way Cool Cuts & Color (Lighthouse End) Sanibel Beauty where Hairs What's Hot In Bailey's Shopping Center 395-1870 Life Line Screening is the nation's 11 Ten Minutes leading provider of health screenings. By To the Citizens of Sanibel, offering these non-invasive, painless ultra- That Could sound screenings, Life Line Screening I have several concerns with the proposed new recreation center: helps people identify their risk for stroke O Save Your Life and the presence of vascular disease or • Trie capital cost estimates are based on pre-Katrina material costs. CO osteoporosis early enough for their physi- n Thursday, April 6, the Sanibel With Council capping the project at $15 million, we are unlikely Civic Center will offer area resi- cian to begin preventative procedures. dents the opportunity to spend a The Sanibel Civic Center is located at to build all that has been promised. > O TO few minutes doing something that could 2401 Library Way in Sanibel Island. • The operating costs have been seriously underestimated. The Also available at the screening will be O save their lives. I Life Line Screening will offer health free information on the identification and proposed budget of $50,000 more than the current center will screenings to assess the risk of stroke and control of risk factors for stroke, vascular hardly begin to cover the increased salaries, utility costs and disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and vascular disease. These screenings include maintenance for a fully air-conditioned facility more than twice a Carotid Artery screening, Abdominal osteoporosis. Aortic Aneurysm screening and an Ankle For additional information on Life the size of the existing center. Line Screening or any one of their vascu- Brachial Index (ABI). Also offered for • Should this whole program be the responsibility of Sanibel men and women will be a Bone Density lar and osteoporosis screenings, contact screening to assess their risk for osteopo- them at 800-324-1851.# taxpayers with users paying only "nominal" annual fees? rosis. • Should we assume a debt for the next 30 years at this time of These fast, painless and low cost tests use ultrasound technology and are con- increased storm projections and the softening of the real estate ducted by registered or registry-eligible market? A board certified physician reviews the results of each test to ensure the accu- I would like to add one new concern: racy of the results before they are mailed to the individual. An individual whose • Can this proposed center really deliver on its promise screening suggests further evaluation is "to meet the needs of citizens of all ages"? encouraged to seek appropriate follow-up care with his/her own physician. Children 10 years and older are allowed to use the existing center If you are interested in registering for unaccompanied. Space is limited to the pool and gymnasium, and any of these screenings, please call 800- 324-1851 to schedule an appointment. in this defined space, staff supervision is good. With the new center, Each screening requires 10 minutes or Duality Computer Service our older children and teenagers will have the freedom of more than less to complete and costs $45. A pack- Networking / Wireless double the space with multiple rooms and two large pool areas to age of all three vascular screenings is Tune up t Anti Virus / Instruction $109, a savings of $26. Ask your Life Computer Back Up I Off Sit* Storage enjoy as their playground. Conflicts of interest seem very likely when Business / Home Line Screening representative for details we mix unsupervised youth with serious adult exercisers, families with when registering. young children, seniors, organized classes, tourists, and mainland visitors. The long summer vacations are of particular concern. It will take experienced management, with year round increased staffing, to prevent accidents and incidents. Should the referendum fail, here is one possible rehabilitation A RT&£KAME CO. plan for the present center: • Repair and upgrade the current lap pool and weight room. Rebuild Fine Art Gallery the tennis courts and rest rooms. Restore the teen room, adding Custom Framing new offices as needed. Introduce a single entrance security system, Fast Service • Free Delivery with membership cards. • Support the Sanibel School in a project to build a new school Where Framing is an Art! gymnasium. 2460 Palm Ridge Road Poinciana Beach • Repair and air-condition the current gymnasium for residents, and 395-1350 • 395-3175 fax Phil Capen for children's after school and vacation programs. Giclee on canvas www.sanibelartandframe.com The cost of such a plan will be impressively less than the current $ 15 million proposal. Other alternatives will undoubtedly emerge. Segway of Sanibel I commend Council on their unanimous decision to put this issue to the citizens' vote with a referendum on April 4. My vote will be Wildlife Tours negative based on the expected spiraling costs, and my doubts about the concept that one very large facility, with minimal fees, will meet Eco Friendly Fun the needs of all ages. EXPERIENCE A SEGWAY® HT David Bath WITH YOUR OWN TWO FEET. Sanibel try one or buy one! Billy's Bikes & Segway of Sanibel •S? Licensed Tour Operator 1509 Periwinkle Way • 239472-3620 sEswnv Authorized Segway Dealer Paid Advertisement 12 Shells Found Shells Found Shells Found •i - ynn Bechel, of Hastings, Minnesota, found two junonias, a Leann Beard rflacylc murex, a lions paw and a car- rier shell on Clam Bayou Beach.& Barb and Bob Melson eann Beard, 10, found a cone shell near the Blue Dolphin while at the arb and Bob Melson of Columbia, Missouri, found alphabet cones between each with her grandmother, par- Shalimar and Waterside Inn. They love the island and have been coming to ents and sisters.3*5 BSanibel since 1964.* Our E-Mail address is [email protected] Putting the FUN in FUNctional Art and Gifts lead We haven't completely flown the coop! the way. We've just merged our Captiva shop with our Sanibel location. Path & Walkway Lighting by Drop in and see us at Hanover the Village Shops. UNTBSRinc, 2340 Periwinkle Way • 472-4944 Molnar Electric, Inc. Monday - Saturday, 10-6 • Sunday, 11-5 Quality Lighting & Ceiling Fans • Indoor & Outdoor Lighting Design Services *Bring in this ad for a free charm while supplies last 2244-15 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Square • 472-9473 ANTIQUES o* SANIBEL / CHRISTINE'S • Nautical Antiques JJewelry • Fifties Stuff b • Old Advertising • Collectibles • Primitives Custom Design • Repair •Appraisals • Glassware 13550 Reflections Pkwy, Suite 2-201 • Jewelry (Next to Jason's Deli, Cypress Lake Dr) The Best" Attraction on Sanibel 395-0888 239-466-4949 Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat 11-5 • Closed Sun Individuality Becomes... 1446 Periwinkle Way ISLANDER TRADING POST Reality 1910 American flag, a pull-down map of 13 Calling All the same vintage, possibly a dunce stool and hat to place in a corner, two book- Collectors cases and a display case. Not to be over- | q by Jane Vos Hogg looked, pictures of George Washington and Robert E. Lee, but just as necessary CO Thank You For a end your thoughts back to a time are all the small things typical of the times Jammin' to a Million about a decade before World War I - ink wells for the desks, straight pens, For The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida Sand imagine you are getting ready blotters, pencils, a pencil sharpener, rul- for the start of the school year. That's ers, a pointer, individual slates and any of Master Sponsor just about where we are at the Sanibel those long ago readers and text books. o The Sanibel Captiva' Trust Company Historic Village. The original island And finally the alphabet cards which x school house, moved to our grounds were found high up in every classroom. more than a year ago, is now nearly Without them how could a child be Business Sponsors 8 tully restored to look as it did way back launched on the road to perfect Palmer Karen Bell/The Beii Team • Doc Ford's Sanibel • HUFF Insurance & Financial Services • o- when it first opened at the turn of the penmanship? island Sun Newspaper • R. S .Walsh Landscaping Inc last century. Soon to be ready for view- Finders, feel free to call Jody Brown, ing, all it needs is to be furnished. For 472-9570 or Deb Gleason, 472-3342 Benefactors that we are hoping island residents will or stop by the Sanibel Historic Village Amanda Cross • Mary & Ted Cross • Mr. & Mrs. William La Mothe • Heidi & Mark hunt through basements, attics, clos- and Museum at 950 Dunlop Road. Until Marinello • Julie & Tim O'Neill • Donna & John Schubert • Pumfey & Harry Silverglide • ets and bureau drawers to help us find summer it is open Wednesday through Beverly & Jon Thompson those once common items. Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.# Possibly an island-wide treasure hunt Champions will provide some of the things on our Pat & Pete Allen • Linda & Joe Mondelli • Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P August curator's wish list. The largest items she hopes for are a dozen student desks, a Patrons library table with six chairs, a blackboard Anonymous • Mr. & Mrs. Don W. Abbott • June & Francis Bailey • Bank of the Islands • with chalk and erasers, a flagpole with a Denice & John Beggs • Sara & Bob Berendt • Karen & Larry Bettcher • Jean & Bill Black • Doris Bowen • Alexandra Bordiuk • Mary & Dick Butler • Linda & Gordon Coons • Cutler Family Foundation • Bonnie & John Dale • Jack & Jean DannemiUer • Libby Dickinson & Dale S. Hanson • Kathy & John Dubuque • Janet Egeland • FGCU Foundation • Dr. & Mrs. John Fenning • Jo & Manny Fernandez • Kathleen & Tom Ferraro • Dorit & Joe Fisher • Kathy & Sam Galloway • Phyllis & Ron Gibson • Sheilah Gignoux • Linda & Bryson Goss • Melissa & Jay Gribble • Karen & Jim Hall • Elaine & Fred Hawkins • Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt • Islands Night • Liddy Johnson • Marianne & John Kanzius • Michael Kelly • Helen & Chuck Ketteman • Patti & Ed Kfoury • Carole Lautenbach • Mr. & Mrs. David O. MacKenzie • Marjorie & John Madden • Jerry & Steve Mihaly • Cannella & Michael Mullins • Sandy & Tom Nelson • Dickie & Michael Peers • Cynthia & Peter Reuling • Elizabeth M. Pfriem • Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Risch • Roberta & Don Rolley • Eileen & Lex Roulston • Doreen & Kevin Ruane • Sandra & James Sauer • Susan & Craig Scott • Gail & Charlie Sheetz • Ankie & Bill Smith • Holly & Jason Smith • Julie & Steve Smith • Sandy Stilwell • Diana & A. E. Szambecki • Lee Tauck • Merrill Taylor • Cindy & Sonny Todd • Toby Tolp & Steve Harrell • Jean & Dick Tumey • Shirley & Dan Valentine • Maureen & Michael Valiquette • Cheryl & Dave Venarge • Nanelle Wehmann • Ginny & Wayne Zahn Auction Item Donors Aerosmith • Art by Lytha & Sally • Beachview Golf Club • La Brasserie 'Bubble Room • Captiva Cruises • Captiva Kayaks • Cheeburger, Cheeburger • Congress Jewelers • Dairy Queen • Dr. Dan, the Slogan Man • Doc Ford's Sanibel • Dolce Vita Restaurant • Dunes Golf Club • Eagle Ridge Golf Club • Estero Country Club • Florida Rep Company • Fresh Produce • Martha Graham • Grandma Dots • Green Flash • Gulf Harbour Golf Club • Head to Toes Spa • Gordon Hullar • Melanie Humphrey • Island Cinema • Island Nutrition • Island Pizza & Pasta • Island Store-Captiva • Jacaranda Restaurant • Jungle Drums • Helen Ketteman • Lazy Flamingo • Lexington Country Club • Lighthouse Restaurant • Little Palm Island Resort • Norman Love Chocolates • Leoma Lovegrove • Barbara B. Mann Theatre • Heidi Marinello • Matzaluna • Mucky Duck • Terri Jo Myers • Kay Casperson Nette • Marianne Ravenna • Red Fish Blue Fish • Red Sox Foundation • ResortQuest Southwest Florida • Myra Roberts • Rumrunners • Sanctuary Golf Club • Sanibel Island Bookshop • Sanibel Steak House • Schoolhouse Theatre • Segway of Sanibel • John Spencer • Jim Sprankle • Michael Stadther • Roger Steffens • Sunshine Seafood Cafe • Tarpon Tale Inn • Terraverde Country Club • Thistle Lodge • Timbers • Toys Ahoy • Trader's Restaurant • 'Tween Waters • Verandah Golf Club • Randy Wayne White • Cliff Williams Thank You Adventures in Paradise • Art by Lytha & Sally • Arundel's • Balloons Over Ft. Myers • Barik of the Islands • Sara Berendt • Lena Brown • Dave Drotleff • Anthony Fisher • Beth Traucht & Floral Artistry • Pete Fournier • Marty Harrity • Liddy Johnson • Dr. Dan "The Slogan Man" Kryswicki • Staff at The Lee Memorial Health System Foundation • Danny Morgan • Sanctuary • Sanibel Art & Frame • Sanibel Captiva Community Bank • Toni Lapi & 'Tween Waters Inn Special Thanks Roger Steffens-RasRojah From The Sanibel-Captiva Cares Committee Jeanine Allen-Bradford • Denice Beggs • Patti Chlipala • Melissa Congress • Heather Corbin • Amanda Cross • Dorit Fisher • Ginny Fleming • Kathy Galloway • Karen Hall • Tahitian Gardens • Sanibel, FL 33957 'Telephone: 239.472.2876 • www.CedarChestSanibel.com Brenda Harrity • Susie Holly • Becky Kaplan • Heidi Marinello • Nancy McNeill • Linda For a free catalog call: 1.800.749.1987 Mondelli • Julie O'Neill • Myra Roberts • Doreen Ruane • Toni Shannon • Diane Silhavy • Pumfey Silverglide • Holly Smith • Julie Smith • Lytha Weston • Christina Zeller 14 Island Yacht Club Change Of Watch Party CM X O A Great Place To Be Stranded z CO Q RANDY WAYNE WHITE BOOK SIGNING Sunday • March 26th at Noon Newest in the Doc Ford mystery series JOIN RANDY FOR A FORMAL TALK, The Captiva Island Yacht Club held its annual change of watch party Saturday, March If you can't attend the event, call to have a signed copy mailed to you 18. Outgoing 2005-06 Commodore and Mrs. Jack Perlowski, along with incoming 2006 -07 Commodore and Mrs. Rod Verblaauw greeted guests. Cookbooks • Art Books • Travel Books • Children's Books • Nature Fiction • Non-fiction • Gifts • Cards • Journals • A little bit of everything 1571 Periwinkle Way • 472-5223 www.Sanibelbookshop.com • 10 - 6 Monday "Saturday • 12 * 5 Sunday \, * Galley Chair Allen Cross, Ed Miller, Joe Smaha and Jerry Tabern • 10 a.m. Island Cruise to Useppa Or Cabbage Key • 4:00 p.m. Dolphin Watch Cruise Beach & Shelling Cruise Conic vis.it as... Monday 'Jkiu. Jbaiuzdai] - JO am to $ i Sunset Serenade Reservations Required Cruise with Island - 472.5544 239-472-5300 Musicians iaue - 3Q5-S455 www.captivacruises.coni Call for departure time The evening inciuded induction of new officers foiiowed by dinner and dancing. Past Commodore Joe Smaha led inductions skills screening, conducted at 2:30 and Water Safety Day 3:30 p.m. ater Safety Day will be held on For information call Coby at Saturday, April 1 from 2 to 4 472-0345* Wp.m. at the Sanibel Recreation Complex, 3840 Sanibel-Captiva Road. There will be an American Red Cross water safety presentation for parents with Our E-Mail address is young children; Sanibel Fire Department demonstrations; and pre-swim lesson [email protected] Commodore and Mrs. Rod Verblaauw THE SANIBEL CAPTIVA TRUST COMPANY - TEAM PROFILES It's our pleasure to profile Sylvia Hutchison. As a member of The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company ream, Sylvia helps our clients achieve their wealth management objectives. PRIOR EXPERIENCE • Sylvia has more than 15 years experience in trust and estate administration. B,ir -' i A AU,_'>L. \ f.>--P, rk \ij-><-r- Ku!< iVi"-s< Florida Bank. o MANAGEME NISTRATION NEEDS EDUCATION • Sylvia attended the Florida Bankers Association Trust School rm and holds a certificate from the Georgia Bankers Association for Principals of Bank Operations. SANIBEL $ CAPTIVA TRUST COMPANY DID YOU KNOW ... Building & Preserving Wealth • In her spare time, Sylvia loves to help friends and family with home decorating and faux painting. She lives in Cape Coral 2407 Periwinkle Way • Suite 7 with her husband, Tim. Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Phone: 239.472.8300 Sylvia Hutchison To learn more about our services, please call Sylvia or any Toll Free: 800.262.7137 Vice President member of The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company team. Fax: 239.472.8320 & Chief Operations Officer www.sancaptrustco.com Poker Pedal Duplicate Bridge IBIGARTS THIS WEEK Is Conning esults at the Sanibel Community jg^ Dr. Michael White's Original Jazz Band Association Duplicate Bridge he Sanibel-Captiva Chapter of game Monday evening, March |? ;^: Hailed Sponsor/*! b\ The VfuO'.sv<7',iV".on Tarn ol 23, bring your bike or rent one (compli- Ann and Will Schmid tied with Jim and S Merrill Lynch ments of Billy's Rentals) to Bank of the Marianne Masterson, 56.3 percent. Islands, 1699 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The SCA Duplicate Bridge program film Society presents Postmen in tke Mountains (1999). Fiach participant will receive a map of meets every Monday evening at 7:30 1 A magnificently photographed and «s#v&fflm, this is a very "15 designated Sanibel businesses. Pedal p.m. Fees are $4 for SCA members and I'SWJ^e story or a wan handing over hj$ life's work to his son. to seven of the fifteen businesses and $5 for nonmembers. Partners are pro- T$5, Schein Performance Hall receive a playing card from each one. vided. All levels of skill are welcome.^ The best poker hand wins. Grand prizes include a new bicycle, a week-long stay PcS? Tne ("ompjnv Presents Hamilton With a Twist of Jefferson at island accommodations, jewelry, and iU& Habitat Needs Two Humanities Scholars, I lal Bidldi k and Clav other fabulous treasures. ;>fy'f$ssr lenkinson, will portrav two of America'i tunneling Pre-registration is $25f fhe'-day-of the - Volunteers ;"'"•'.*• fathers, Alexander I lamillon and Thorn.is Ictierson. event it is $30. Entry forms are available at Bank of the Islands, Billy's Rentals, abitat for Humanity of Lee . •*':. •;' Each scholar portravs his chaiacier with wit and County needs volunteers to .'• ' '- grace as the\ ^xc hanjjt- words of the politic ,\l and Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of : Commerce, and Curves of Sanibel. Fiach Hwork on home construction sites • personal issues ol tlieir die(l c cjii'.tantk. The tion experience is necessary. Habitat 1 1 by Bank of the Islands and is invited to iss'irs ih<'\ ,in;i:( d - tedei.ilMii cc unomii s, the- roii attend a welcome party at the Sanibel construction supervisors will teach vol- e. ^ j'.e ii;nc"V - • :]:i;i.";ie !o bi' i JiiMei'liiuis tc tji:s :la> Community Center where more prizes, a unteers what they need to know. Tools Si(), S( hein Performance Hall Chinese auction, and a 50/50 raffle will will be provided. Help end poverty and be awarded. You won't want to miss the substandard housing for hardworking, fun and the opportunity to make a dif- low-income families in Lee County. Groups are always welcome. Volunteers .'• A .' •••• \, • •- • .:;.,. s,,>, .• A _;,....,/;,.. ference in the lives of young women by investing in their education. must be at least 14 years old. Call 652- 0434, ext. 214 for more information.* '; SWTL Crail Guild and Open Doors Exhibits openings and receptions in Phillips and Founders Galleries %f Imani Winds Quintet % This vounp ensemble of African/Latin mrncan hentage is expanding the Live At The Bean ;i boundaries ol the tradiiional wind quintet nd exploiHs the Fuiopean. Atrican, and .- AIIHTK .in musical traditions when thev pn'Uinu ,1 rich selection of works ranging 2. bantani.ma's Afro Blipe. and Ptazotla's tangos. ^ Imani Winds Quintet is infusing classical •~ * NOW SHOWING Kraig Kenning ^;Ife Ends March 31 Stnger/Songwrilei/ The 30th Annual Juried Art Exhibit: Sanibel- National Slide Guitar Champion From Chicago COME EARLY... Captiva Art League in Phillips Gallery Contemporary Folk Blues Last Concert was packed Four Person Invitational in Saturday, April 1st • 7:00pm SAVE THE DATE "Kraig puts forth an amazing range of style, technique, versatility, rhythm and sound—instrumentally— Sunday, April 9 then soothes and fills you vocally." all tle.orij OnStage Reigning Cats and No Cover Charge • Excellent Coffee • Bottomless Glass of Wine S7-so FORMORE INFORMATION, TO BUY TICKETS OR TO REQUEST A WORKSHOP GUIDE CONTAINING INFORMATION ON ALL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS OFFERED.. z CALL BIG ARTS 395-0900 5 # 2240 Periwinkle Way* 395-1919 www.thebeanofsanibel.com % 900 DUNLOP ROAD - SANIBEL, FL 33957 ; I A k WWW.BIGARTS.ORG ~"' -^I****** '^** **» * »l*llMtl H*»»1I II »»tlt»ft)»%* The program helps build your under- through July 28. During the eight-week conservation history of the islands. But Shells Found standing of the surrounding waters. program, participants work on landscape in light of recent challenges with the One last opportunity remains to join maintenance, construction maintenance Caloosahatchee, the programs will focus SCCF staff and explore the islands. The of boardwalks and trails and removal of on the estuary and Pine Island Sound. class is available offered Monday, March non-native plants. In addition to these The group assembles at the Nature 27 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Theie is no projects, the youth assist with wildlife Center of the Conservation Foundation charge for islanders. Space is limited. To surveys and participate in environmental for a talk on geology and the human make inquiries or reservations, call SCCF education field trips. No prior work expe- history of the islands. After a visit to at 472-2329.* rience is required. Deadline for applica- the Native Plant Nursery and Butterfly tions is May 5. House, everyone heads to Captiva. Refuge Hiring Applications are available from high Aboard Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, school guidance counselors and at the ref- the group will learn about the estuary and uge administrative office. Interested young its crucial ties to the Caloosahatchee and Youth For Gulf of Mexico. adults should call 472-1100, ext. 226 and speak with Julie Hiller.3^ Often people ask if they must be a Summer Program new resident of the island. The answer is he JN "Ding" Darling Wildlife no. Anyone owning property or who is a Refuge on Sanibel is hiring high REOs Run resident of Sanibel or Captiva may par- Tschool students for its annual Through March ticipate in this free program. Reservations Youth Conservation Corps summer pro- are required as space is limited. Make gram. he Sanibel-Captiva Conservation some friends, bring along your new The program is for young men and Foundation presents its Resident neighbor. women, ages 15 through 18, and pro- TEnvironmental Orientation on The program is offered March 20 and Monday afternoons during March. 27 from 2 to 6 p.m. Call 472-2329 to Beth Kinneman vides valuable work-earn-learn experi- ence. The program runs from June 5 The program is an overview of the make reservations.^ eth Kinneman of Hager City, Wisconsin, found a junonia just Bbefore the lighthouse. "I was in a foot of water, looked down and saw a spotted object, picked it up and was very surprised to find such a beautiful shell. "$ PURRE To Hold Water Festival **"; r. URRE (People United to Restore Our Rivers and Estuaries) will hold Saiiibel's Home for • i Pa water festival on Sunday, April 9, at the Sanibel Community Center mens dog from 1 to 5 p.m. The purpose of the event is to raise womens awareness, raise membership, and to tife is pood: accessories raise funds, said Maureen Valiquette, one kids of the organizers. more There will be live music, food and beverages available and a live marine tank from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. Speakers will include Erick Lindblad, executive director of SCCF, Ralph Woodring, Sanibel native and fishing guide and a founder of START (Solutions To Avoid Red Tide). Also pres- ent will be Lee County Commissioner florida's Ray Judah. There will be several booths offering information, including the Riverwatch largest Coalition and Captiva Civic Association. For more information, to to have a selection booth at the fair, call Valiquette at Last Resident Classes Of The Season on he Caloosahatchee, Pine Island Sound and the islands are the Ttopics of discussion during the Resident Environmental Orientation program offered by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. Synergy Surrounded by water, the islands draw people to this area not only for the cli- mate and beaches, but for shells, birds, and fishing. These important aspects are Periwinkle Place.2075 Periwinkle Way.Sanibel dependent upon a functioning coast. Mon-&i How does Lake Okeechobee affect the 239-395-5353 'fjl8pia estuary? What creatures live in Pine Island Sound? lits^jL xDing' Days Sponsorship Levels COOL IT! Announced WHEN THE HEAJ is ON AND YOU'M IN .ing' Darling Wildlife Society THE MOOD FOR A BREAK FROM THE SUN, |(DDWS) is opening up spon- sorship opportunities for its LET JERRY'S BE YOUR HIDE-AWAY October 8 through 14, "Ding" Darling Days with four levels of support named after much-loved refuge birds. Sponsors irst off, at Jerry's we have a will benefit from DDWS's aggressive, nationwide advertising campaign, which Flarge area beneath for cool, includes color ads in major birding •..- *•'" •• shaded parking. Then you'll step magazines, a well-visited Web site (www. dingdarlingdays.com), a collector's post- into our big air conditioned store er, and 10,000 four-color brochures dis- tributed throughout Florida and mailed or our 75 seat family restaurant. across the U.S. to interested parties by the Chamber of Commerce. on "Ding" Days collector's poster We stock everything you'll "Last year, 'Ding' Days drew in some * $1,000 Great Blue Heron Sponsor: need to sip, lick or munch in 8,000 visitors to the refuge during its logo with link on www.dingdarlingdays. week's duration," said Jim Scott, "Ding" com sponsors page, logo in advertising, your quest for cool. We have a Darling Days committee chair. "Local logo on back cover of the "Ding" Days businesses are enthusiastic about support- brochure large variety of national brand ing an event that brings so many visitors * $500 Reddish Egret Sponsor: name to Sanibel in the off-season. Not to men- with link on www.dingdarlingdays.com soft drinks, cold beer, fresh- tion that the refuge itself generates more sponsors page, name in advertising, logo than $47 million in economic activity inside the "Ding" Days brochure squeezed juices and a big throughout each year." * $200 Snowy Egret Sponsor: name selections of domestic and Levels of sponsorship participation on www.dingdarlingdays.com Sponsors and benefits are as follow: Page, name inside the "Ding" Days bro- imported wines. As * $5,000 Roseate Spoonbill Sponsor: chure logo with hot link at top of the www.ding- Note: All sponsors receive mention in for frozen treats, we darlingdays.com home page, prominent the DDWS quarterly newsletter, which logo in advertising, large logo on back is distributed by mail to 1,000 members have them all... Frozen cover of the "Ding" Days brochure, logo andVlPS. pops, national brand ice creams, ice cream NEW LOCATION! novelties and other treats... Even an ice Tree Mouse cream dipping station! §®Qmy & fim gifts feaiumg ISI.AMD .CINEMA- The Cat's Meow Village11 WEEK OF MARCH 24TH YOU CAN PARK i Cats Meow BEAT THE HEAT AT JERR/sl Inside Man t Collectibles 5 pm* 8 pm J Failure To Launch *t 5 pm • 8 pm Hilda's 472-9300 Primitives Located at Periwinkle & Casa Ybel • 1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL $8.50 Adults • $6 Children 11 and under 472-1850 $6 Seniors 60+ • 6:50 Matinee Store Hours Every Day - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. • 2300 Palm Ridge Road #8 535 Tarpon Bay Road (Bailey s Center) *§* Hungry Heron Plaza 472-1701 Sanibel Island "Ding" Darling Days celebrates ing marine life. Cost for this program National Wildlife Refuge Week and the is $5 for adults and free for children; a birthday of Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling, beach parking fee of $2 per car is nec- the refuge's namesake and father of the essary at the beach site. The Sanibel- Duck Stamp Program. The event is co- Captiva Conservation Foundation moni- V presented by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife tors the sea turtle nests on Sanibel and Service, DDWS (the refuge's "friends" Captiva. If you have questions about the non-profit), and the News-Press. For Turtle Tracks program or the sea turtle more information, visit www.dingdarling- research program, call the Conservation > days.com. Foundation's Nature Center at X) To participate in the "Ding" Days 472-2329.* O I sponsorship program or learn more to about it, contact Jim Scott at 395-0654 4 or [email protected] Compare Our Rates with 8 Turtle Tracks MARCH SPECIALS Those of Other Banks SANIBEL CONSIGNMENT he Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is sponsoring Turtle MAKE OFFER TTracks at the Nature Center at Wo Reasonable Offer Refused! Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, 9 a.m. on Thursday mornings. This Furniture • Estate Collections interpretive program delves into the life Only @ Sanibel Consignment your local Island hank, offers: cycle of the sea turtles that nest on the beaches. Participants start at the turtle On Sanibel at 2431 Perwinkle Way exhibit and marine touch tank to learn On the Web at www.i-sell-sanibel.com about the life cycle of the loggerhead Something Different Everyday! TOTALLY FREE Checking and then go to a beach site to discuss 472-5222 their nesting habitat and other fascinat- CELEBRATING OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY High Yield MONEY MARKET Some Of The Area's Highest Yielding CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT IMELISS TREASURES: APY for 1 Year Certificates of Deposit Jewelry Created From Authentic Ancient and Spanish COMMUNITY BANK Treasure Coins and Rare Artifacts Our branch at 1037 Periwinkle Way is NOW OPEN to serve east Sanibel. .,,HfiUHki\t£tt'i! in I'ikt aniJ.lSui £nLl tr.inii.-i ••• For a fret' analog full pME TEU/ELRJ • 239.472.2876 1.800.749.1987 (239) 472-6100 Fax (239) 472-5678 n-line 2475 Library Way, Sanibel, Florida 33957 www.SanCapBank.com Vii Ship Anywhere *The Annual Percentage Vieic! (APY) set forth above is accurate as of the publication date b:j* is ^liljfl! subject to change thereafter. There is a penalty for early withdravsal, S hCCO, ninimum de-posn. 7-Day Local Eoj^is^fe Mr-Depth £,6ial Jpreeast FRIDAY Today we will see mostly sunny skies with a high Today Saturday Mostly Sunny temperature of 68°, humidity of 60% and an City ffi Lo Wx Hi Lo Wx High: 68 Low: 58 overnight low of 58°. The record high tempera- Atlanta 51 33 pc ...56 35 s ture for today is 92° set in 1949. The record low Baltimore .... .45 34 pc .. .48 35 pc SATURDAY is 40° set in 1950. Saturday, skies will remain Boston 42 28 pc .. .46 30 pc UV Index Mostly Sunny mostly sunny with a high temperature of 67". 0-2: Minimal, 3-4: Low, Chicago 41 27 sn .. .44 29 pc 5-6: Moderate, 7-9: High High: 67 Low: 59 Cincinnati 43 26 me . . .42 30 rs 10+: Very High Exposure Cleveland 41 27 sn ...39 27 sn Date Weather Trivia SUNDAY m LO Normals Precip Detroit 40 28 rs .. .42 29 pc Tuesday Mostly Sunny 83 65 80/59 0.00" Nashville 49 31 pc .. .50 36 pc How strong have thunder- C\ High: 70 Low: 56 Wednesday 83 62 80/59 0.00" New York City ,45 34 pc ...46 36 pc storm winds ever been with- f Thursday 82 56 81/59 0.00" out evidence of a tornado? * MONDAY Philadelphia .. .48 33 pc ...49 32 pc Friday 80 60 81/60 0.00" Richmond . 52 32 cl ...51 31 pc Answer: The highest recorded Mostly Sunny Saturday 84 62 81/60 0.00" Washington, D.C.50 34 pc . . .52 36 pc thunderstorm wind ever clocked High: 72 Low: 61 Sunday 83 58 81/60 0.00" was 149.5 mph. father (Wx): cl/doudy; fl'flunies: pc/partly cloudy; r/rain; rs/rain & Monday 84 65 81/60 0.00" © 2006. Accessweather.com, Inc. TUESDAY snow; s/sunny; sh'showcrs; sn/snow; t/thundcrstorms; w/windy Mostly Sunny National Weather Summary This Week Su n & Moon Times High: 75 Low: 60 The Northeast will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies today through New Full WEDNESDAY Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 54°, found in Evansville, 3/29 4/13 Partly Cloudy lnd. The Southeast will see partly cloudy skies today, mostly clear skies Saturday and Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 78°, High: 76 Low: 58 Sunrise today .6:28 a.m. found in Miami, Fla. The Northwest will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a few Sunset today .6:42 p.m. THURSDAY rain and snow showers today through Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of Partly Cloudy 61°, found in Pasco, Wash. The Southwest will see partly cloudy skies today through High: 74 Low: 58 Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 86°, found in Yuma, Ariz. Cape Coral Bridge Tides Redfish Pass Tides Point Ybel Tides Punta Rassa Tides Dav High Low High Low Day High Low High Low Day High Low High Low High Low High Low Fri 10:18 pm 6:38 am None None Fri 8:08 pm 3:22 am None None Fri 7:13 pm 3:24 am None None Fri 8:02 pm 3:17 am None None Sat 2:29 pm 7:33 am 11:48 pm6:23 pm Sat 12:19 pm 4:17 am 9:38 pm 3:07 pm Sat 11:24 am 4:19 am 8:43 pm 3:09 pm Sat 12:13 pm 4:12 am 9:32 pm 3:02 pm Sun 2:27 pm 8:18 am None 7:38 pm Sun 12:17 pm 5:02 am 10:50 pm 4:22 pm Sun 11:22 am 5:04 am 9:55 pm 4:24 pm Sun 12:11pm 4:57 am 10:44 pm 4:17 pm Mon 1:00 am 8:55 am 2:33 pm 8:35 pm Mon 12:23 pm 5:39 am 11:53 pm 5:19 pm Mon 11:28 am 5:41 am 10:58 pm 5:21 pm Mon 12:17 pm 5:34 am 11:47 pin 5:14 pm Tue 2:03 am 9:25 am 2:44 pm 9:27 pm Tue 12:34 pm 6:09 am None 6:11 pm Tue 11:39 am 6:11 am 11:55 pm 6:13 pm Tue 12:28 pm 6:04 am None 6:06 pm Wed 3:00 am 9:51 am 2:58 pm 10:17 pm Wed 12:50 am 6:35 am 12:48 pm 7:01 pm Wed 11:53 am 6:37 am None 7:03 pm Wed 12:44 am 6:30 am 12:42 pm 6:56 pm Thu 3:57 am 10:12 am 3:16 pm 11:06 pm Thu 1:47 am 6:56 am 1:06 pm 7:50 pm Thu 12:52 am 6:58 am 12:11pm 7:52 pm Thu 1:41 am 6:51 am 1:00 pm 7:45 pm Star Watch By Gary Becker - Planispheres! * With the warmer weather of spring nearly upon us and summer vacations beckoning, I'd like to suggest a handy little tool that will make your sojourns with the ^.'nighttime sky more enjoyable. The device is called a planisphere, and it is the most efficient way to take a personalized portrait of the heavens along with you *on your travels. They are inexpensive, about $15.00 in a plastic version, and like the word suggests, flat, so they pack well and are very space efficient. Most importantly, they work. An inner circle containing the hours of the day rotates around an outer circle which contains the days of the months. The view of the heavens is oval-shaped, showing the sky in all four directions. If you match the hour of the night with the day of the year, a correct representation the sky at that moment is achieved. To use a planisphere, simply look down upon it, holding the direction in which you arc viewing closest to you. The sky in front of you will be depicted on the planisphere quite accurately. Use a flashlight covered with red cellophane to illuminate your planisphere. Planispheres always give the standard time representation of the sky. Since we will be jumping ahead one hour to Daylight Time on Sunday, April 2, subtract one hour on the planisphere to achieve the standard time representation. If it's 11 p.m., EDT, set the planisphere time for 10 p.m. which would be the correct standard time. Planispheres are also designed for specific latitudes which cannot be altered. So if you are planning a trip to Australia in the Southern Hemisphere, a planisphere purchased for 40 degrees north latitude would be useless in Oz. Forget about planispheres with glow-in-the-dark stars. You'll still need a flashlight to see the representation of the night sky on your planisphere, www.astronomy.org ma ^ ^ - .- rcg-, -rc- j.^ gmr \<< i inii H ill Ha mr n » ••' ii'^ii MM I» U I I in T >I T I VS MERCURY - MARINER - JOHNSON - EVINRUDE SUZUKI - YAMAHA - OMC - I/O'S - MERCRUISER Courteous Professional Marine Repair Setvice • Dockitde Service Serving Sambel & Captiva For Ufe 472-3380 • 466-3344 DAVE DOANE Gone Fishin' For Reds 21 i submitted by Gopal "Indy" t&r^Z Pati ust about the time I was ready to put away my Jfishing poles for good, I heard the call of the fish. Thanks to the resiliency of our estuary (and the lack STEAKHOUSE of fresh water from Lake 0) the water quality has PRIME STEAKS • CHOPS • SEAFOOD improved. Sheepshead fish- ing had been spotty, but 1473 (Periwinkle Way, SaniMJstand, Tt 33957 they are beginning to arrive •*s (239)472-5700 in numbers at the Sanibel fishing pier. Quite a few were caught this past week. Trouts remain elusive, but there are plenty of sharks (lemon, bull and black tips) and pompano. But for my money, I'll target the redfish. They are biting with a vengeance in the area oyster bars. My wife and I caught quite a few v/ over the weekend, all keeper size. We kept a 26" and 24" on Sunday. So, go out there and fish: all you need is red or green jig and a big shrimp, and possibly a cork (bobber). Here's hoping you can catch some of these w-tows.Press 0 beautiful red/bronze colored beauties too.^J Indy Pati and his wife Karen caught keeper redfish last t weekend Photo by Karen Pati " It's Badger Club Of the service u Cape Coral he Badger Club of Cape Coral for |. and the attitude ipQiTy, people from Wisconsin will be held TTuesday April 5. Cocktails begin ifieNerv at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by meeting. The new meeting place will be at The Santa Barbara Clubhouse at 2114 Santa Barbara Boulevard. The club is open to all former Wisconsin residents and guests living or visiting in the area. Reservations are required by March 30. Call 574-7836 or 945-2394.^ •;:.#*;£$•••? Hand Tossed BOAT tf*S-**'~m you'll love our Pizza" RENTALS a OPEN 11 AM -10 PM Fishing • Cabbage Key Free Delivery 5-Clos< Dolphin Watching The heart ofSaniBeC, 10% DISCOUNT WITH THIS A Captains Available 1528 PERIWINKLE WAY "Where new friends are formed, SANIBEL • 472-8686 472-5800 Jensen's Marina andoCdfriends meet. SSI^fSlPWS- Captiva Island Through the years, ^CROW's Capital Campaign Nearly CROW has become 8 much more than a 78 Percent Of The Way There nonprofit veterinary hospital. CROW has x by Birgie Vertesch, O Director of become a center for ^ Development the rehabilitation of our wildlife and education 'he Clinic for the of the public. Rehabilitatioh n of In its 38-year his- TWildlife on Sanibel, tory, CROW has never Q announces nearly 78 had a capital campaign, 5 percent of its capital and it shows. In order ^ campaign goal has been to better serve the ~~ raised in gifts and pledg- wildlife patients of Lee es, but needs $615,000 County and beyond, more. CROW has plans to Compassion for our renovate and expand fellow man, animals, the wildlife hospital, domestic and wild, and build a new wildlife Campaign Co-chairs Bob Wigley and John Schubert the environment comes education center and from knowledge gained rebuild the student , through observation, past Dr. PJ feeds a baby deer housing which was ruined in Hurricane Charley. history and receptive "In planning for this campaign, we established the goal of $2.8 million, and are feelings. Due to the fact thrilled at having raised nearly 78 percent of the goal in less than six months since that man has encroached going public," said campaign co-chair Bob Wigley. on the homes and food "When the current hospital was built in 1980, CROW was accepting 500 patients. sources of the surround- We have the exact same hospital, and in 2005, CROW had 3,700 patients," said ing wildlife, many people Co-chair, John Schubert. "The current available space is inadequate for the volume of feel an obligation to care patients brought to CROW and the type of care we would like to provide. The need for the animals affected for a new hospital is critical," said Schubert. by these actions. This "One of the greatest challenges today in the race to save wild things and wild places concern and empa- is how to connect people to wildlife in a powerful enough way to give them a reason thy brought about the to want to help and protect them," said Schubert. Outreach and education are key establishment of CROW components of the CROW mission, and the new education center will be a wonderful more than 38 years ago. facility to educate people about CROW, what we do, and the importance of CROW's One of CROW'S patients, a work in saving each individual patient one at a time." CROW is also a teaching hospi- baby anhinga tal, attracting more than 40 outstanding students from around the world to visit, work and learn for periods of time ranging from four weeks to six months. The challenges are many in treating the ever-growing wildlife patient load at CROW and the students Things That Go ether... ANNOUNCING • Mgfaitly ANEW Entertainment On The Patio ADDITION TO • The Beach OUR DELICIOUS • Fabulous Sunsets LUNCH MENU. • Captiva Island The Mucky Duck WORKS OF ART Located deep in the heart of downtown Captiva, This week at the Canoe & Kayak Restaurant at Tween directly on the Gulf where the sun sets nightly. Waters Inn, we're serving something new and exciting. It's our Artist Lunches Series, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch in our beautiful bay-front setting — TWEEN Serving Lunch 11:30 - 3:00 • 6 Days a week and meet a popular local artist, view their creations and, Dinner 5:00 - 9:30 • Monday - Saturday if you're so moved, take home more than a doggy bag. WATERS n all dav for beer & wine MARCH 29-APRIL2 • 11:30am-3:00pm INN Featuring Acrylic Paintings by Lauri Kaihlanen 15951 Captiva Drive • Captiva Island • 239.472.5161 • tween-waters.com are an integral part of caring for CROW's warmer waters of the spring during the mother for other manatee babies. Female organization dedicated to manatee con- 23 patients, 70 percent of whom are birds. cooler winter months. manatees will often nurse the calves of servation. Funds from Save the Manatee en CROW provides on-site housing for their Whiskers, an adventurous and playful other mothers in addition to their own. Club adoptions and donations go toward students. Without housing, the students male, seems to have a real zest for life. Lily is often spotted playing and relaxing numerous conservation and education couldn't afford to come, and without the As a youngster, he was a real handful for with Save the Manatee Club adoptees programs to protect endangered mana- students, CROW could not care for the his mom. He loved to play with the other such as Philip, Phyllis, Lucille and Floyd. tees and the ecosystems they inhabit. CO number of patients each year. young manatees in the spring, and his There are only about 3,000 mana- * To adopt an Easter Buddy, contact Z "CROW has never had a capital cam- mother, Dana, would often have quite the tees left in Florida waters. These harm- Save the Manatee Club at 500 North paign, and we feel it's CROW's turn this time trying to get him to leave when she less, aquatic vegetarians face numerous Maitland Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751, > year," said Board President Ann Moran. was ready to head out into the St. Johns human-related threats from collisions with call 800-432-JOIN (5646}, or visit www. 73 We are encouraged with the compassion- River. Whiskers fun ways have continued boats, ingestion of fish hooks and entan- savethemanatee.org. Sign up for the o ate support we have received thus far, but into his adulthood, and you can still see glement in crab trap and rnonofilament club's new free e-newsletter and find we still have a long way to go in raising him forging up the spring run with much fishing line. In addition, increasing human out how you can have a manatee baby o the remaining $615,000 needed to reach enthusiasm. population growth has resulted in destruc- named after you at Blue Spring State o our goal." Lily is a sociable female manatee, tion of their habitat. Back in 1981, sing- Park.# o For those interested in learning more who is often seen in the company of her er/songwriter Jimmy Buffett and former about how they can support the cam- many calves and grand calves. She has, Florida governor Bob Graham founded paign, Commitment to Compassion, call from time to time, acted as a surrogate Save the Manatee Club, a nonprofit 472-3644 ext. 5. Established in 1968, CROW is one of the nation's leading wildlife rehabili- -ft*1 •* ** •* tation hospitals for tropical native and migratory wildlife. A nonprofit veterinary hospital, CROW provides medical care for 3,700 injured, sick and orphaned VE'RE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE wildlife patients each year from all of Lee •. • • -1/ ...". . County, seven days a week, 365 days a ARRIVAL OF OUR NEW EVENING CHEF, year. CROW relies exclusively on private * * * . • • •/ MARIO DCA&TIO AND ENRIQUE! donations to operate. Gifts can be mailed to CROW at P.O. Box 150; Sanibel, FL 33957.* FRESH FISH • STEAKS • PASTA Adopt-A- > : Manatee Easter GREAT FOOD • REASONABLE PRICES Buddy CHILDREN'S MENU ere's a new look at Easter gifts VINE i BEER AVAILABLE that does not include rabbits or HEaster plants. Whiskers and Lily are two wild mana- SERVING, tees up for adoption in Save the Manatee Club's Adopt-A-Manatee program at Blue BREAKFAST, LUNCH t DINNER Spring State Park, Florida. A manatee adoption is a delightful gift to receive, and it's also a socially responsible gift to • v» give. It's helping an endangered species survive. For $25, the club will send a Manatee Easter Buddy package to whomever you wish. This includes an adoption certificate, a photo of the manatee you choose, a biography, and a membership handbook with information and pictures. A one-year subscription to the Manatee Zone, the club's quarterly newsletter, is also part of the package. For $35, each new member who adopts a manatee will also receive a plush manatee while sup- plies last. "Many people have told us they prefer to give gifts that carry real meaning," said Judith Vallee, Save the Manatee Club's executive director. "That's why manatee adoptions make such popular gifts at Easter and other special occasions throughout the year. There are concerned individuals across the nation and around the world who really care about what happens to the gentle, curious manatees who live dangerous existences in Florida's busy waterways." Save the Manatee Club features adop- tion programs at Blue Spring State Park, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park rttv EVTEMED HOURS * 7AM - and Tampa Bay, with a total of 30 mana- tees to choose from. Easter Buddies, SUN 1. Whiskers and Lily, from the Blue Spring LOCATED IN THE OLSE SANIEEL SHQ??ES adoption program, are both very popular manatees who enjoy spending time in the f Osprey Nesting: Shell Collecting §Some Failures But In The Philippines iOverall A "^^^^^> Topic Of Meeting Children's Education Center of the Islands Photos $10 Per Unlimited Gomes and emfti Easter Bunny $5 Raffle, Daddy Dunk Tank, Face Painting, Bounce House, Giant Slide, Games, Arts A Crafts, Silent Auction Hey Kids! (next to the Sanibel Community Center on Periwinkle Way) (RECOVER) team sponsored by the U.S. Shucks - Army Corps of Engineers and the district. "Through this joint study with FGCU, Orchids! Orchids! Orchids! The Oysters data will be gathered and used by the RECOVER team to monitor, measure Show and Sale D Know It All and interpret responses as CERP proj- c Fri Sat. & Sun. March 24,25 & 26 ver wonder how animal species ects are brought online," says Chief v can help us learn more about an Environmental Scientist for RECOVER, Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. John Ogden. > Eecosystem? Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. In the case of oysters, their shell accu- First, GIS maps of oyster buildup will O mulations can give a heap of information be produced using historical and cur- at The Village Shops X rent aerial photos, field observation, and about the physical, chemical and biologi- 2340 Periwinkle Way cal conditions that allow them to flourish. sampling through probing and coring. Many other factors will be studied, includ- And this is just the information scientists ** WONDERFUL SELECTION ** 8 need to help them set baseline data for ing historical and current oyster buildup, o evaluating the success of efforts to restore local distribution, topographic relief, and ** HELPFUL INFORMATION ** the greater Everglades ecosystem. relationships to historical or current water provided by Marilyn's Exotic Orchids Through a cooperative agreement, the channels. South Florida Water Management District "We'll be able to develop an assess- 454-6037 approved $350,000 in funding to Florida ment index that will convey critical infor- Gulf Coast University for a three-year mation for environmental decision mak- study of the past and present distribution ing," says Ogden. "Then we're given the of oysters in Whitewater Bay, Oyster Bay opportunity to refine and improve CERP and Shark and Robert's Rivers in South implementation by using collective scien- Florida's coastal areas. tific and technical expertise to restore an Historically, these areas were a distinct ecosystem in peril. "& estuarine mix, with freshwater discharges through natural channels, sheet flow across coastal wetlands, and ground water flow all blending with the salty sea water. These conditions favored the growth of i small to extensive oyster bars and banks. "With the disruption of natural water flows over time due to South Florida's managed water control system, along with changes to coastal wetlands, many of these historical oyster bank populations have been, depleted," said Patti Sime, *-1 district environmental scientist. "Their shells are mostly preserved, though, and f, can provide vital data for evaluating the success of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) in reestablishing .-:::•! ri'sjarta freshwater flows." Oysters are a key indicator species, meaning their presence conveys essen- tial information about the ecological condition of a water body. Oyster shells • •>. are like mini data chips, with historical records imbedded in 'chemical elements of the shell. Dnl'.v \i>i»c\ ••••!, i •••'•!• •' •.. • "Stable isotopes in the shells contain information we can use for making pro- jections of how and where suitable habitat i ., I" could be reestablished under different fresh water flow conditions," Sime said. Immature, free-swimming oysters colo- nize by attaching themselves td a solid . Serving Dinner 7 Days JEAN LE BOEUF i>Xk: substrate, with a preference for setting FT MYERS NE/.S'PESS '/HV-^ 5:30 - 10pm on beds of oyster shells. Adult oysters Piano Bar • Private Parties and even the shells of dead oysters, emit 2761 West Gulf Drive a chemical that attracts juveniles. Once _r Ample Parking Adjacent to Nutmeg Village attached, oyster larvae cannot relocate. Oysters lead an enviable life, as they Sanibel 472 1141 don't have to hunt for food - they simply www.RivieraOfSanibel.com remain snug in their bed and feed all day on small organisms that float by. And it's just this lifestyle that is beneficial to water quality, as they filter up to eight gallons of salt water per hour. The South Florida ecosystem no longer exhibits the function and richness of the pre-drained system. Discharges are often too much, too little or at the wrong times of the year. And overland sheetflow has been altered. As Everglades restoration projects progress, one of the district's key missions is to apply the sci- ence to evaluate and assess systemwide ecosystem recovery. This is being accom- From the shores of the Riviera plished by an interagency, interdisciplin- to the Gulf Coast of Sanibel, enjoy Northern ary Restoration Coordination Verification Italian Cuisine & Mediterranean Specialties 26 of black head. Birding From A to Z In Alaska, the bluethroat and the northern wheatear reside in wilderness locales, by Jim Stevenson, Ph.D. and are much harder to find than to identify. Jim Stevenson is director of the Galveston Bird Club, Galveston, Texas. He can hrashers (which are in the be reached at 409-737-4081.# mimic thrush family) are Tsometimes confused with thrushes, perhaps partly because our own on this adventure. Children must of the similarity of their names. Calusa Nature be between the ages of three and five. They are both largely brown-to- The program is included with admission. gray, ground-dwelling birds, that Center And Register by March 27 by calling 275-3435. feed on terrestrial invertebrates Natural History for Newcomers and berries. Like many groups, Planetarium Wednesday, March 29, 7p.m. they prefer berries in the migra- Butterflies tion, for their carbs and mois- Wonderful World of Water Saturday, March 25, 11 a.m. This five-part series is designed for ture. new residents of Southwest Florida and Thrashers are basically more Games, games, and more games. This program is presented by Sheryl Terepka those wanting to learn more about local elongate birds, with especially wildlife. The program focuses on the but- long tails. Moreover, they lack and the Creek Kids from J. Colin English Elementary School. The Creek Kids have terflies found in this area and discusses spots, having streaks instead. how to create butterfly habitat in your Eastern forms are quite reddish spent four years building a community of students who study water and our envi- own yard. Call 275-3435 by March 28 brown, while thrashers of the to register. The program is free for mem- West, a dizzying array, are quite ronment. Along the way they found learn- ing can be fun. Join in the fun andplay bers, $5 for non-members and includes grayed out. refreshments and handouts.^ Bluebirds are unmistakable, team building games such as, Have you with even females having their ever? and Ships and Sailors. Then learn about the environment with the Wetland color-coded identities worn on Friends In Service Here the back. These plump thrushes Metaphor Game, Predator or Prey? and may pose some real identification Long billed thrasher Oh, Deer. The program is excellent for problems out West. environmental educators, scout lead- FISH Lines Robins are very plump, large thrushes that hop along the ground foraging for ers, teachers and home school groups. he person to person program is earthworms. The dominant species, the American robin, is fast becoming among our Participate in other water-related activities especially geared to those who most abundant birds, with its breeding range dipping to the Gulf Coast, and up to the throughout the day in the museum. The live alone, are ill or housebound. program is included with admission. T Arctic Tundra edge. The adults are pretty obvious, but beware of the spotted juveniles, It combines a daily morning reassurance possibly mistaken for a smaller thrush, or the varied thrush in the Far West. Preschool Program phone call with investigative follow-up if Four species of extralimital robins have made it to our shores, with the fieldfare Tuesday, March 28, 11 a.m. there is no response to the call. The being accidental along the Upper Atlantic Coast. The boldly black and white Aztec Animal Autographs program functions in cooperation with thrush visits Arizona on occasion, and the plain day-colored robin (national bird of Walk like a deer, waddle like a duck, the Sanibel Police Department. To Costa Rica) has become established in the Rio Grande Valley. Toughest of these four and bound like a fox. Investigate a num- obtain additional information, please is the rufous-backed robin, told from the American robin, by the rufous back, and lack ber of animal tracks and make tracks of call 472-0404.^ OPEN 8 AM FOR BREAKFAST BREAKFAST ENTREES SUNSET EGG SANDWICH GARDEN A one egg omelet served on a bagel Grilled seasonal fresh vegetables with ( STEAKS • EXOTIC MEATS « FINE WINES • SEAFOOD ) with American cheese and your choice Jack cheese of ham, bacon or sausage. 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TO IO P.M. f Volunteers 1 5 Recognized At s'Ding' Luncheon < by Brian Johnson packed house of volunteers gath- ered at the Sanibel Community House on March 17 to receive a Q combination of thanks and awards for < their hours spent at the "Ding" Darling co National Wildlife Refuge. "I thank each and every one of you," said Refuge Manager Rob Jess. "The only reason we're doing well is the volun- teers. " "1 want to thank all of you for coming out today, and I want to give you all a hand for all the work you do for us," said Volunteer Coordinator Jeff Combs. Molly Krival was presented with a Luc Molly Krival received a standing ovation 10 years of service to the "Ding" Refuge: Jean Lammers, Ken Poulson, Is Gotti, Lead Park Century glass artwork for 10,000 from fellow volunteers and refuge staff for Ranger Kevin Godsea, Howard Hendricks, Refuge Manager Rob Jess, Paul Hobbs, John her contributions Carney hours of service work. In addition to all Jess announced, during his remarks, science which shows we have had an her contributions around "Ding" Darling, that the new administrative building will impact." HOUR Molly has been a driving force in forming be named after Edie Stokes, a 30-year Thick algae mats have formed in the and sustaining Friends Groups across the employee who passed away not long mangrove estuary, blocking sunlight to entire refuge system. Volunteers gave her after her retirement. some of the vital seagrass beds. Jess a standing ovation as she approached the Jess devoted much of his talk to the said the refuge waters will continue to PHOTO podium to receive her gift from Rob Jess. issue of water quality. He encouraged be monitored as we go into the growing Her husband, Art Krival, who has volunteers to learn as much as they could season for seagrasses and the upcoming Instant helped guide the bookstore and taken about the topic so they would be in a rainy season.^ part in numerous other projects, was rec- position to offer accurate information to Digital Prints ognized for 5,500 hours of service. a curious public. Jess said the elevated , Syril Ivler Rubin and Frank Fallert levels of phosphates and nitrogens have OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! • 472-0434 were recognized for 20 years of distin- affected the water in the refuge. "As a Sanibel • Heart of The Island Shops • 1626 Periwinkle Way guished service. result of heavy water flow, we have some GROG SHOP . WlNE •SHRIfS • LJQUEURS i FINE CIGARS Wine lasting Cruise on Board Lady Chadwick Wednesday, April 5 Boarding at 4:30 pm. •Gruise 5:00 - 7:00 Departing from McCarthy's Marina, 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva Island Hors d 'oeuvres Admission $ 35.00 per person, will be served by includes wines from around the world BAILEY'S CATERING DEPARTMENT, Credit cards and checks welcome with a free wine glass. Come and have fun;.. Limited space- reservations are required 472-5300 Bailey's Shopping Center •Next To The Theater • 472-1682 OPENMON. - SAT. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M., SUNDAY NOON - 7P.M. • 10% DISCOUNT ON CASE ORDERS 29 c/5 Z O C > O X to to o _„!' 'X 20 years of service to the "Ding" Darling Refuge: Syril Ivier Rubin and Frank Fallert with Tim Gardner, right, was honored for 2,500 Art Krival, left, was honored for his service Refuge Manager Rob Jess. Not pictured, Mark Westall hours of service as a maintenance/equip- ment volunteer Conservation Foundation and landscape Native Plant designer, Patrick Langfield, for a tour of the new landscape. The garden tour Garden Tour is free to foundation members and is ollowing hurricanes, the members $5 for non-members. Reservations are of the Shell Island Beach Club required. Call 472-2329 and ask for Please send all Editorial Copy and Ad Information to: Fmade a commitment. They decided Dee for more information.^ to replace their hurricane damaged landscape with salt and drought toler- [email protected] ant native plants. With this decision will come the added benefit of turning off their irrigation system as the plants are established. On Thursday, March 30 at 10 a.m., please join the Sanibel Captiva Vicki and Lee Haniey HOMEMADE ICE-CREAM "Addiction Specialists Since 1980" Still making Sanibel & Captivas •Jrozdi Drinka.•••'("o//w. Best & Only Homemade Ice Cream HOURS Sundcufi Made Right Here On Sanibel!! Noon - 9 pm f'ct as know what you and we'll make it... S!^iMMmtSSsiK^:iiM01-&k''-S,B{ii::^'aKSi¥^aC:u By the third day the two little siblings fCROWCaseOf were eating otter formula, soaked cat chow, scrambled eggs and tiny pieces § The Week: of fish out of a bowl. Deitschel would CM have liked to transfer them to the otter X River Otters complex right away, but a preliminary O ^ by Brian Johnson test revealed a case of internal parasites, which dry docked the pair in the clinic n February for an additional five days. 128 Donnie On March 10 a fourth otter, a little O!Lowery older, was admitted to the clinic. She and his sister, went directly to the outdoor otter com- Janelle, were driv- plex. ing in the woods Finally, on March 12, the quartet in Port Charlotte, formed a single unit at the back of the just north of Cape CROW grounds. "With baby otters, the Coral, when they more the merrier," said Deitschel. "Now spotted what it's one big happy family, and because looked like a dead they have each other, they don't look to animal in the humans for attention. They hide together, middle of the road. eat together, get in the water together." They stopped and got out of the car, Staff kept them sequestered from and once they were close saw that it the pool for a few more days until they was a live baby otter, sitting still. Donnie were all large enough and acclimated took the otter back to his North Fort enough to the complex to try a swim. Myers home, where he and his wife, Otter pup under towel On March 16 a sliding door opened and Jessica, cared for the cold and thin crea- the otters scrambled toward their private ture overnight. It had been too late in On March 1 Jessica drove the otter On March 2 another river otter was swimming hole. Staff monitored from a the evening to bring him to CROW. to the Chiquita Animal Clinic in Cape found in the same area and brought into distance. Donnie and Jessica wrapped him Coral, where a CROW volunteer was CROW. "The littlest baby was the first to up in a blanket and put him in a dog waiting. "We could tell from the size and the go into the deep end," said Deitschel. cage. They kept him locked in their On Sanibel CROW staff rehydrated body condition that they were probably "Then she got out and started crying." bedroom away from the cat, although the baby and checked his body condi- siblings," said Deitschel. "We put the In a matter of hours, however, all of it appeared, said Jessica, that their cat tion. The pre-weaned otter weighed two together, and they were like peas in them were swimming expertly around was afraid of the otter. 870 grams (about two pounds) and a pod." the pool. "They are wonderful swim- "The otter kept us up all night - he appeared injury-free. He was responsive It is more desirable to raise otters in a mers," said Deitschel. "They know sounded like a really loud bird!" said and had pink mucous membranes. group because they are highly social and exactly what to do." Jessica. "I was so tired the next day "He was weak on his back legs, but remain wilder that way. CROW already Deitschel said CROW would love for going to school. I told Donnie we're river otters do walk low as babies," said had one otter, received a little earlier in local fisherpersons to bring in live fish waiting to have kids!" CROW Veterinarian Dr. PJ Deitschel. the year, outside in the otter complex. continued on page 33 Tine Sc!iic<:)!lilM)iiJise Yiieater The Sequel Everyone's Been Waiting For! NOW TH/MT SERVING OUR FINE MENU Broadway! & SPECIALTY ITEMS SEAFOOD • VEAL • CHICKEN & PIZZA PLAYING MARCH 30th - APRIL 29th TWO for ONE HAPPY H0UR+ Come visit Broadway's Past and Present as we light up "The Great All Well Cocktails & House White Periwinkle Way" again! We've picked Broadway's best songs |Present this ad to our hostess and be seated | and put them all into one Blockbuster musical revue! (if you thougnt Wine are 2 for 1 from 5-6 p.m. before 5:30 p.m. and we will deduct our rendition of Cats was funny last year, you ain't seen nuttin1 yet!) at the bar or in the dining room $2.50 off ivww.theschoolhousethcater.com 990 PIZZA every adult dinner entree' at Matzaluna. FOR 2200 Periwinkle Way SLICES Expires 3/31/06. TICKETS Sanibel Island, FL. 4:30-6 p.m. at the bar only! Not valid with other coupons. CALL 239-472-6862 Where lifelong memories 1200 Periwinkle Way (1/2 mile west of the Causeway) on Sanibel begin! 472-1998 • Open 7 Days • 5 - 9 pm BIG ARTS Monday Night Movie: CO Postman In The Mountains I by Priscilla Friedersdorf O CO ontinuing the BIG ARTS series of excep- C 73 tional international films, Postman in o the Mountains will I rv> be shown at 7 p.m., 4N^3 O on Monday evening, O March 27, at Schein O Hall. This film was released in the U.S. in 2004, The Chinese tew film is based on a STIAKHOPSE & short story about an older man who is the postman to a moun- tainous rural region of China. The father (Teng Rujun) has made Postman in the Mountains left, the father (Teng Rujun), his son the 112-kilometer (Liu Ye) and the family dog walk over a three-day HORRIFYING period delivering mail to villagers throughout his working life. Now he is retiring and turning the route over to his son (Liu Ye). The father, son and the dog who has always accompanied the postman on his weekly trek, set out to introduce the son to the route and allow the father a last time VEGETARIANS to visit the villagers who have become as integral to his life as he to theirs. The dog is confused by his~ new role as companion to the son. The friendships his father has among the villagers give the son a glimpse of a for- merly unknown dimension of his father's life. This last trip for the older man and first SINCE 1995 trip for the young man into these remote areas furnishes a bond between them that had been missing. Roger Ebert wrote in his review of the film, "The villages and isolated dwellings are located.in a region that must have been chosen for its astonishing beauty... the archi- FRIDAY NIGHTS tecture has the beauty that often results when poverty and necessity dictate the func- tion, and centuries evolve the form. The dog seems proud to show these things to his new young master." FEATURING PAUL VENTURA Tickets for this film are $5 and are available in advance at BIG ARTS or at the door before the showing. For more information call 395-0900.^ AND LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR 7-IIPM Poetryfest 2006 Saturday Sale At BIG ARTS To Benefit ACT o April Fool! An exciting and illu- econd ACT Boutique and Thrift minating afternoon awaits Sanibel Store located in the Royal Now OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER! Nresidents and visitors on April 1 SPalm Square at 1388 Colonial in the Sanibel library. Boulevard in Fort Myers, will hold a Poets young and old, from Sanibel, 60 percent off sale on everything in Southwest Florida, FGCU and other the entire store, on Saturday, March regions of Florida and the nation will 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All clothing gather at the Sanibel Gallery, Saturday, for men, women and children, shoes, Join us for our DINNER SPECIALS April 1st, 1 to 4 p.m. to celebrate purses, belts, books, furniture, bedding, National Poetry Month. small appliances, dishes, glassware, Sanibel's 5th Annual PoetryFest will jewelry, toys and much more will be on feature Sanibel and Captiva poets, region- sale. MondayTurkeyNight..... $14.95 al poets from Fort Myers, Naples and If you bring in your old cell phones, Pine Island and faculty and student poets you will receive a coupon good for 50 Wednesday German Night $21.95 from Florida Gulf Coast University. . percent off one day of shopping at Poets and members of the public are Second Act. This offer cannot be used in SaturdayPrimeRibNight $21.95 invited to participate by reading their own conjunction with other sales promotions. work or a favorite poem by other poets. Proceeds help benefit Abuse A reception will follow the readings. Counseling and Treatment, Inc. a non- LUNCHEON SPECIALS Admission to the PoetryFest is free. profit agency established to provide shel- HAPPY HOUR! For further information, please call Joe ter, counseling and education to victims of 3 to 6 pm STARTING @ $6.95 Pacheco, 472-1280.* domestic violence and their families and survivors of sexual assault, serving Lee, featuring LUNCH: 7 Days Hendry and Glades Counties.* 2FOR1 11 am to 3 pm Well Drinks, Beer and Wine Bar open 7 days • 9 am to ? 1100 Par View Drive • Sanibel Island • 239-472-4394 Located in Beachview Estates "SSW Florida Artists Display Work 3. At BIG ARTS \ V -••< • " * > - Family at Beach IG ARTS announces the 30th annual Sanibel-Captiva Art League show cur- place, Joan Klutch; and third place, Phyllis Pransky. Other awards were given to Janet rently on exhibit until Friday, March 31, in the Phillips Gallery, 900 Dunlop Dutton, Kathy Ross, Martha Graham, Don Daniels, Evan Charney, Neil Glaser, Dena Road, Sanibel. B Shepherd, Pat Baker, and Lee Ackert. This show features more than 80 realistic and abstract works in oil, watercolor, The Founders Gallery is featuring the Four Person Invitational show with the work acrylic, pastel, charcoal, ink, and printmaking by artists from Lee, Collier, and of artists Bud Dansby, Phyllis Pransky, Alicia Schmidt, and Anica Sturdivant - all Charlotte counties. Always a popular show to tourists and locals due to the many award-winning masters of clay, oils, watercolor, and collage. works featuring children, pets, birds, flowers, fish, beach activity, and tropical scenes - all of local and personal interest. All paintings are for sale and can be shipped. Gallery hours are 1 to 4 p.Tn. Don Getz, a nationally-known Ohio artist, judged the show with an eye toward Monday to Saturday. For more information on these gallery exhibits and other events originality, individuality, and excellence. First place went to Carol Rosenberg; second happening at BIG ARTS, call 395-0900.* 3 DESTINATIONS AT 1 LOCATION Casual Dining Lunch & Dinner 11 am till WE'VE MOVED! fft£ BACK Visit our new location at Tahitian Gardens Plaza. SM OLD It's more than twice as big. Cheeburger Cheeburger Location You'll love bur BAR circular dining room, forty foot high ceiling, huge round skylight, Cocktails, Martinis & Appetizers Periwinkle Way and our beautiful wine bar. Live Music • Tues-Thurs Pool Tables • Games Of course, the food and fun DJ"Jay"»Fri-Sat TVs • Jukebox are as great as ever. The only nite club on the islands 11AM TO 1AM DAILY opens 5PM Daily! Cheeburger Cheeburger 2499 Periwinkle Way • 472-2323 Located in Bailey's Shopping 1975 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL • 239-472-6111 Exhibit Of From page 30 33 Otters Excellence and crabs for the baby otters. "They are n Sunday, April 2 the Southwest very expensive to raise because we have them for so long and-they eat so much," .* ' Florida Craft Guild will open its last exhibit of the season at she said. "It can cost as much as $600 O to $1,000 per patient. We do appreci- the Phillips Gallery at BIG ARTS on Sanibel. A reception will be held from ate anyone who donates tish.*' > 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Phillips Gallery on CROW will keep the babies until Saturday, April 8. The exhibition show- about June Normally they stay with cases the best of the best of the Craft their mothers lor about 6-7 months in Pelicans Guild's work. Only members who have the wild. The males typically go off on passed standards can enter this juried their own first. exhibit. The exhibit displays fine hand- CHOW - Clinic for the crafted art in a variety of media includ- Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc., 3883 ing glass,- wood, jewelry, sculpture, day, Sanibel-Captiva Road; 472-3644, www. mixed media, paper, calligraphy, weav- crowclinic.org. ing and batik. The show will run from A non-profit wildlife hospital pro- April 2 through 28. The Phillips Gallery viding veterinary care for native and is open Monday through Saturday from migratory wildlife from Lee County 1 to 4 p.m. and along the Gulf Coast of Florida. The Southwest Florida Craft Guild The hospital accepts patients seven works to encourage high standards of days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail performance and accomplishments in donations to PO Box 150 Sanibel, FL crafts. They participate and promote as 33957.% Palm Trees Tv/o G/r/s of Beach well as educate by use of shows, exhibi- tions and dissemination of information.^ ^"Consider tbe Kids" KIDS EAT FREE! w/Purchase of one 37 Favorite Kids Meals $15.95 and up entree starting at Kids (10 & under) receive one free kids meal Not good w/ any other promotion or discount Must Present Ad WHOLESOME • DELICIOUS • NUTRITIOUS ALL YOU CAN EAT EVERYDAY ALL YOU CAN EAT ALL YOU CAN EAT CRAB FEAST GROUPER SHRIMP EVERYDAY, FISH FRY Grilled, Fried, Noon til Close Coconut Noon til Close Noon til Close Served with French Fries, Swamp, Served with Coie Slaw Served with French Fries Cabbage and Corn on tbe Cob & Corn on the Cob a—• mmam& Corn on the Cob FABULOUS BREAKFAST BUFFET Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. FRIDAY NIGHT ALL YOU CAN EAT! Sunday 9 a.m. -9 p.m. LOBSTERFEST ALL THE 2330 Palm Ridge Road Sanibel Island 1 BREAKFAST 1 /4 pound Maine lobster WORKS! served with Corn on the Cob, All Specials Subject to Availability French Fries .& Cole Slaw. Sunday 9 a.m. -12 noon AH Major Credit Cards Accepted (while supplies last) Charlie Brown Makes Way Figure Drawing Exhibit s part of the Life For Broadway Drawing Series Aexhibit of recent work by Sanibel artist Carol Rosenberg are comments by the local people who posed. "So many view- ers are curious about why somebody would work as an artist's model so I asked eight of the models to explain how they started and what they think about while they hold poses that can last from one minute to one hour," Rosenberg said. One model related, "Yes, like all models I get tired, stiff, cramped, bored and itchy but I am always planning the next pose. Most of the time modeling is fun — especially when I The Day The Model Didn't Show Up by Carol Rosenberg connect with the artist. We Cast of Now That's Broadway! 2 at The Schoolhouse Theater become a team to accom- plish a work of art." s You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown finishes out its last week, The Some of the models are also artists and used this work as an opportunity to Schoolhouse Theater gets ready for Now That's Broadway! 2, opening learn more about drawing from instructors and other artists. The twenty 36"x36" AMarch 30. drawings on canvas and answers to frequently asked questions titled, The Model This is the sequel that everybody's been waiting for. Come visit Broadway's past Speaks, are on view through March 30 at the Alliance for the Arts, 10091 and present as they light up "The Great White Periwinkle Way" again. The theater McGregor Boulevard. Call 939-2787.* cast has picked Broadway's best songs and put them all into one blockbuster musical revue. Join Victor Legarreta and Sanibel favorites Bobby Logue, Mindy Montavon, Ried Kirchhoff and Cara Testino for a night of Broadway magic and laughter. Now That's Broadway! 2 runs March 30 through April 29, Monday through Our E-Mail address is [email protected] Saturday at 8 p.m. Call the box office at 472-6862 for reservations.^ ufane SJiafian T)ining in our ^Jsfancf's CasualCflfmospAere <3pecializingin jliaae-io-orcfer reauests) Jiomemacfe LPas/as, LSread'andr<2)esser/s IF OUR SEAFOOD WERE ANY FRESHER, WE WOULD BE SERV- ING IT UNDER WATER A D THE LAZY FLAMINGO W Beautiful Downtown Santiva 6520-C Pine Avenue B 472-5353 A LAZY FLAMINGO II R Beautiful Downtown Sanibel 1036 Periwinkle Way 472-6939 SEAFOOD Open 7 days a Week 5pm - 10pm 1625 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL Taste ofThe Islands* People's Choice Award 1991 - 1995 & 1998 - 2000 • Best Seafood 1996 ESPN 2 AT ALL LOCATIONS The Amadeus Honor Choir, led by tickets are available for each event as season FISH is in need of additional Symphony Caulkins, will perform a free concert well. For more information'or to pur- volunteer help, particularly for off-island at Cypress Lake High School Tuesday, chase tickets, call the symphony box medical appointment transportation. If Celebrates April 4 at 7 p.m. This collaborative office at 418-1500.* you can spare a few hours for this wor- D effort between the Southwest Florida thy cause please call FISH President and CO Mozart Birthday Symphony and Lee County Schools Volunteer Coordinator Maggi Feiner at showcases a select group of auditioned 395-2924 and she will explains FISH's he Southwest Florida Symphony is FISH Needs high school singers from throughout Lee operations so you can decide if you can honoring Mozart with a week-long County in a county-wide event. In addi- hl# > festival that begins April 2 with Your Help TO T tion, the Lee All-County Middle School O the Sanibel Series Chamber concert, Honor Choir will perform. riends in Service Here (FISH) is X Mozart Celebration, led by Maestro the volunteer service organization Paul Nadler, and ends April 9 with the A week-long Mozart celebration wouldn't be complete without the movie Fwhich extends a helping hand to Stained Glass Series concert, Mozart fellow residents and visitors here on Requiem, led by Joseph Caulkins. Amadeus Co-sponsored by the Alliance Our E-Mail address is § for the Arts, the event will take place at Sanibel and Captiva in unpaid assistance Events throughout the week will for medical appointments, loans of include a performance by the Amadeus the Alliance for the Arts at 7 p.m. on [email protected] April 5. The cost is $5 and snacks and health equipment, meal deliveries, and Honor Choir, the movie Amadeus to other services. With the start of the busy be shown at Alliance for the Arts and beverages will'be provided. a fundraiser at the home of a local Meet Constanze Mozart, played by Symphony supporter. Carrie Lund, at a lovely Mozart-themed • Mozart Celebration honors the 250th fundraiser for the symphony. The event birthday of one of classical music's all- takes place Saturday, April 8 at 7 p.m. time greats with a very unique sampling at the Niethamer home in Fort Myers. of some of his greatest works, includ- A string quartet featuring Concertmaster ing Serenade for Winds, one of his Reiko Niiya, wine, hors d'oeuvres, and Voted - most mature works, his lightheaded a lively discussion led by Caulkins will Best Darn Shrimp House in Florida"* Haffner Symphony and the exuberant ensue. Reservations are required. Tickets Coronation Mass. The Sanibel Series are $50 per person. performance will take place April 2 at The final event of the week-long 7 p.m. at Schein Hall at BIG ARTS on celebration is the Mozart Requiem per- Sanibel. Tickets are $26. Enjoy a wine formed by the Symphony Chorus and and cheese party while myths about Chamber Orchestra Sunday, April 9 at Mozart are revealed in an engaging pre- 4 p.m. at the Shellpoint Village Church. concert discussion led by Caulkins from Mozart's genius is celebrated in this Palm 5:30 to 6.45 p.m. in the Phillips Gallery Sunday concert that features his dramatic "Women want me, fish at BIG ARTS. Tickets for this event must Requiem. The program also features a fear me, and the bartender wants my keys. be purchased prior to the event. They are selection of shorter choral works per- $15 per person. formed by the Amadeus Honor Choir. O'Dius McT Festival tickets that include all six dead spokesman events are $90 per person. Individual SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY ON SANIBEL Easy Eating- Grouper, Shrimp, Steaks, Burgers, Lobster & Much More! 2005/2006••• 45TH SEASON Full Course Dinners & Lighter Fare Available 4;45-Ciose IVIcT's Tavern - Dine in the Tavern \ P MOZART r SERVED TO THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE SEATED BETWEEN 4:45 - 6 PM CELEBRATION ) jPiims Sib - Pee! & _ t "- ir Paul Nadler, Conductor J**i« J«> April 2, Jptu •- SIB ARTS on Sczibe! With the SWFL Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Chorus and Guest Soioists. The Music: MOZART: Serenade for Winds, Symphony No. 35, & Mass in C Major WINE CHEESE & MOZART SPECIAL Concert Sponsor: PRE-GONGERT DISCUSSION Christine Johnson ted by Joseph Caulkins, 5:30pm, Tickets $15. Series Sponsor: Please RSVP in advance. 'Tween Waters Inn, Friends of Symphony on Sanibei Soutfieit CONCERT TICKET $26. IN ADVANCE 1523 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island 418.1500, OR AT THE DOOR. *2OO4 National Association of People FESTIVAL SEATING Who Like Shrimp 27 Ways. 36 will be $35 per person, per show. There Dinner Theater are a limited number of tickets available Peter Matthiessen At BIG ARTS for this dinner theater event, so purchase At Community your tickets early. Tickets for the SCA dinner theater can I House be purchased by calling The Community O njoy dinner and the show, Noio Association at 472-2155, or stopping by That's Broadway, Friday, April 7. 2173 Periwinkle Way. Visa/MasterCard The evening begins at The are accepted. No tickets for these events E will be sold at the theater.^ z Community House at 6 p.m. for cock- CO tails with the talented cast from The Q Schoolhouse Theater. Dinner will follow at 6:30. Then diners cross the road to The Schoolhouse Theater for the show at 8 p.m. Visit Broadway's past and present Our E-Mail address is as the cast lights up "The Great White Periwinkle Way" again. They plan to pick [email protected] Broadway's best songs and put them all into one blockbuster musical revue. The. cost for both dinner and show BIG ARTS volunteer Ann McDonnell speaks with Matthiessen as he signs her copy of End of the Earth "W The1 ¥JV uthor and National Book Award Winner Peter Matthiessen spoke to an audi- ence that packed Schein Hall Wednesday, March 15 and discussed his latest book, End of the Earth. In a reception after his talk, Matthiessen signed cop- JACARANDA Aies of his books for audience members. Matthiessen has authored more than 20 fic- tion and non-fiction books including Killing Mister Watson, At Play in the Fields FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD • STEAKS • SPIRITS of the Lord, The Snow Leopard, Lost Man's River, and The Birds of Heaven: Travels with Cranes. End of the Earth and other Matthiessen titles are available at LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Macintosh Books and Paper and there are a limited number of signed copies.^ Sanibel Island's Most &,. A. Y*,U _ Creative dining Experience w ^ y^-, ^ "Where mermaids abound in an island ! i^-f-X'" ;:'f-!n=-^'.' ambiance swimming with local history ' i . /jvS^V/^**1 Entertainment Nightly in the Jac Bar I Sanibel's Best Try our Chef s Favorites: C/~l"V i Happy Hour * Duck a la Rouge* Red Snapper Macadamia,. . V .\ "Sanibel's Social Scene" ! =. j 4-7 p.m. Nightly Salmon Escalade* Seafood Crepes, ...^ Jr- in the lounge Serving dinner 7 nights * Grouper en Papillote' Lollipop Chop' r Drunken Shrimp Open until 11 p.m. for dinner j 2 for 1 Drinks , Call & Well Liquor, on Friday and Saturday I Draft & Bottle Beer, Enjoy our fresh baked desserts, L Select House Wine fcdlurint;dilutions l.notiics f^ire Departments Tke answer onkj surprises tkose Qutaoor wko kaven t tried us. j rivate J arties y <^ings • Reunions • "IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN" r a s s a REVIEWED 6/18/04 CALL 472-0201 FOR RESERVATIONS Rabbit Road • 25^/2.55 949 Sand Castle Road at The Dunes Sanibel, Florida 33957 www.aocfords5aniDel.coni DELIVERY HELP WANTED • DELIVERY HELP WANTED • DELIVERY HELP WANTED Related Group of Florida, Southwest D Angels Of The Florida Symphony, Temple Beth El go Taste Taste Of ffl oUJ of the Islands The Islands r Young Artist of the Year: Melissa , Best Pasta Best Pizza Arts Nominees Allen, Arielle Espie, Sierra Espie, Lauren 2002 1995-2002, m .2004-2005. Edwards, Lyndsay Gordon, Meagan Announced Kemmerer, Jeremy Miller, Carolina 1 Orrego, Kacie Phillips, Ciara Stein, Of Sanibel he Alliance for the Arts announces m Alexandra Tocco, Stephanie Weinberg Subs • Salads • Wings • Ribs • Gourmet Pizza of the Week the nominees for the third annual Angels cf the Arts champagne Art Gallery of the Year: Addison ITALIAN DINNERS • $5,00 -$9,25ia^Mto^t^ T Gallery, Alliance for the Arts, Tower reception and awards ceremony, I Gallery, Matlacha Art Gallery illALL DAY - EVERY DAY Sunday, March 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at m the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Arts Organization Leader of the Year: o Artist-Lifetime Achievement: Jeanne Mary Bensel, Tracy Cullimore, Sharon il SPECIALS McAllister, Jeff Mudgett, Louise Senneff Buy Any Large 16" Bochette, Nina Conner, Bruce Gora, Arts Instructor/Teacher of the Year: n OFF 2 Topping Pizza & Get Carrie Lund, Maestro Paul Nadler, Bruce Tyler Hall (posthumously) Pilar Baker, Anne Bennett, Gale Bennett, W LARGE Literary Artist of the Year: Brenda Jeanne Bochette, Joseph Caulkins, PIZZA Goodwin, Kirk Foster, Randy Wayne Reiko Niiya Chow, Brenda Goodwin, Buy Any Urge 16" 2 Topping Pizza White Carolyn Gora, Lucie Macherowski, nd Helen Niedung, Kim Rose, Melinda Roy, tat Get 2 Pizza of Equal Value Performance Artist of the Year: Royce Allgood, Reiko Niiya Chow, Brenda Pamela Schwantes, Mary Voytek 172 PRICE!.... Goodwin, Niels Miller, Maestro Paul Arts Publication of the Year: 2496 PALM RIDGE RD. • 472-1023 OR 472-3010 Nadler Happenings Magazine, Women's Digest Visual Artist of the Year: Inge Barteau, Arts Volunteer of the Year: Bruce 11 am -11 pm • Open 7 days • Free Delivery David Belling, Greg Biolchini, Bruce Gora, Bonnie Grossmann, Carolyn Guaranteed Same Day Delivery Gora, David Hammel, Leoma Lovegrove Helms, Andi Horowitz, Deborah La DELIVERY HELP WANTED • DELIVERY HELP WANTED • DELIVERY HELP WANTED New Artist of the Year: Sheila Hoen, Gorce, Ann Marie Ophelan, Dr. Judy Curtis Miller, AI Oerter, Florene Welebny Sicilia, Judy Weiner Arts Benefactor of the Year.- Frank This event will recognize, celebrate and Betty Bireley, Broadway Palm and honor all of the arts, artists and sup- Dinner Theatre, Cypress Club, Bruce porters of the arts in Lee County. Tickets Gora, Sunny Lubner, Robbie and Geoff are $35 per person which include a gala Roepstorff, Fort Myers Toyota champagne reception, hors d'oeuvres Arts Broadcaster of the Year: John . buffet, live entertainment and awards cer- A WARM FLORIDA Biffar, Ilene Safron emony hosted by WINK-TV Anchor Lois Arts Business/Corporation of the Thome. Year: Ellington's Jazz Restaurant, Edison For more information or to purchase WELCOMI AWAI SYOU Ford Estates, Fort Myers Toyota, The tickets, call the Alliance for the Arts at HE NEW 939-2787.^ Cafe S-Wine] Splashy New Space. Same Great Menu with all , - your Beloved Classics. r Incomparable Service. 1 fine wines, cocktails S happy hour menu Brunch • Lunch • Dinner 7 Days a Week • iOam-IOpm innovative S award-winning bistro cuisine jewelry, clothing, books S gifts Visit our sister restaurant Sunshine Seafood Cafe & Lounge 8750 Gladiolus Drive, at Winkler, Fort Myers 239,489,2233 14900 Captiva Drive, Captiva TRADERS SANIBEL ISLAND, FL 239.472 6200 1551 Periwinkle Way I 472-7242 Lunch 11-3 I Happy Hour 3-6 I Dinner 5-9:3O Dinner reservations suggested Rauschenberg Bluegrass Bash 39 ome mighty fine, pickin' is in store Awards Deadline for folks who attend the next | Basically Bluegrass Concert and a Changed S CO Pick In on Sunday, April 2. Z he deadline for the 2006 BIG This monthly event begins at 2 p.m. ARTS/Robert Rauschenberg at the Lee Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Awards has been extended to Road in North Fort Myers. Admission is > T TO Friday, April 14. $5 per person and free for members of O The award encourages the develop- the Acoustic Music Society of Southwest ment of artistic ability in various fields Honda and for kids under 16. of art including photography, writing, Scheduled to play are The Peace River producing, directing, dance, radio and Band, The Sawgrass Drifters, The Lazy B recording, film, artistic technicians, or Pickers, and Larry Wilson and Company. anyone involved in an artistic endeavor. Acoustic musicians are invited to bring High school seniors and college students their instruments and join in various jam with professional goals to pursue visual sessions, The concert will take place arts, music, dance, theater, or film will outdoors in a covered pavilion. Those at the Historic Island Inn be given preference and are invited to who attend should bring lawn chairs for apply for one of the BIG ARTS/Robert seating. Rauschenberg Awards. Previous recipi- Basically Bluegrass Concerts and ~8:00a.m tol:00p.m ~ ents may reapply for up to four years Pick-Ins are the first Sunday of each providing their academic work is in good month (except holidays) year round. The standing, and they continue to pursue the concerts are sponsored by the Acoustic arts. Music Society of Southwest Florida. The Juice The purpose of this award program membership fee to join the Acoustic is to encourage the development of Music Society is $20 per year per family. Assorted Breakfast Pastry & Muffins artistic ability. Funds may be used for an Directions to the Lee Civic Center educational institution's tuition, books, are as follows: Take 1-75 to exit 143 Seasonal Sliced Fruit and Berries art supplies and equipment, or technical (Bayshore Road). Go east approximately Poached Fish Display includes Smoked Salmon, materials needed to accomplish an artistic three miles to Old Bayshore Road. Turn project that will enrich the artistic aware- north to the concert entrance. Bagels w/Cream Cheese, ness of the community. For information, call 693-5743.* Egg Yolks and Whites, Capers, Red Onion Applications are available at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, online at www.bigarts.org, phone 395-0900, fax 395-0330, or e-mail [email protected]. You may pick up your application at BIG ARTS Monday through Friday from Fluffy Scrambled Eggs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For additional information call Step "fhe Herb Roasted Potatoes BIG ARTS, 395-0900.* % The Una Homemade warm Blintz w/fresh fruit sauce Furniture • Clothing Eggs Benedict Antiques • Art • Jewelry Creme Brule French toast Our E-Mail address is Sanibel's Original Homemade Corn Beef Hash Consignment Shop [email protected] Sausage Gravy w/Biscuits OLDEST • FINEST • LARGEST ~ Eggs, Omelets & Waffle Station ~ (Across from Hess) Oatmeal, Grits, and Assorted Dry Cereals Milk, brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee TWILIGHT CAFE and specialty teas "WHERE FOOD IS. ART" eMt/twni or- /mo&a, Vfcwffet $18.00fit •••• OAK GRILL EXECUTIVE CHEF CHRISTOPHER HYNES ALLFOODS Named one . 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First violin- f Sanibel Music Festival Presents ist Simin Ganatra, born and raised in southern California, initially played with 3 Pacifica String Quartet And Wu Han cellist Brandon Vamos and violinist Sibbi ne today's most Bernhardsson while they were all teenag- dynamic string quar- ers. Sibbi later brought his good friend < tets, the Pacifica violist Masumi Rostad to the group. 2 Quartet has been called by Originating on the West Coast, where it ' the New York Times as played many of its earliest concerts togeth- ZD "brilliant" and "astounding." er, the quartet took its name from the awe- ^? The Los Angeles Times inspiring Pacific Ocean. Z writes, "There's no point Rising to prominence soon after its 5i in predicting future great- creation in 1994, the Pacifica is an ardent ^3 ness for the young Pacifica advocate of contemporary music, commis- Quartet, that future has sioning and performing as many as eight arrived." The quartet will new works a year. Illustrating its dedication give the final concert of the to musicians and music lovers of the next Sanibel Music Festival's 20th generation, the Pacifica Quartet was instru- Anniversary season when mental in creating the Music Integration they perform Saturday, Project, an innovative program that pro- March 25, at 8 p.m. at vides musical performances and teacher the Sanibel Congregational training to inner-city elementary schools. Church, 2050 Periwinkle In addition, the quartet regularly teaches at WuHan Way. summer festivals including Interlochen Arts The members of the Camp, Madeline Island Music Festival, and Pacifica Quartet share a the Britt Festival in Oregon. The ensemble is also frequently invited for visiting residen- unique history of personal cies at universities and schools nationwide. Pianist Wu Han will join the quartet for an unforgettable performance of the Pacifica String Quartet Dvorak Quintet in A major for piano and strings, Op.81. Other works to be per- formed are Mendelssohn's Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op 12; and Shostakovich's Quartet # 8. Tickets may be purchased at Bailey's General Store, Macintosh Books and Paper and Sanibel Island Bookshop on Sanibel. SMF 20th Anniversary T-shirts and tickets are available at Needful Things, 1995 Periwinkle Way, 472-5400. For information, contact the festival's hot line at 336-7999 or visit www.sanibelmusicfestival.org. The Sanibel Music Festival, an island tradition, celebrates its 20th consecutive sea- son of bringing outstanding repertoire and artists during the month of March. Its mission is to present classical music of the highest standard at affordable prices and to promote the careers of young artists through performance opportunities.^ AT THE SANIBEL INN Visit Broadway's past and present Dinner Theater as the cast lights up "The Great White Periwinkle Way" again. They plan to pick At Community Broadway's best songs and put them all CUISINE.. - * into one blockbuster musical revue. House The cost for both dinner and show : njoy dinner and the show. Now will be $35 per person, per show. There • CLASS.. That's Broadway, Friday, April 7. are a limited number of tickets available The evening begins at The for this dinner theater event, so purchase E your tickets early. Community House at 6 p.m. for cock- d SOME VERy COOL GATS. tails with the talented cast from The Tickets for the SCA dinner theater can Schoolhouse Theater. Dinner will follow be purchased by calling The Community at 6:30. Then diners cross the road to Association at 472-2155, or stopping by The Schoolhouse Theater for the show 2173 Periwinkle Way. Visa/MasterCard LIVE JAZZ SEVEN NIGHTS A WEEK at 8 p.m. are accepted. No tickets for these events will be sold at the theater. # Wednesday & Thursday Ellington's Proudly Presents Jazz & Blues Legend Waterfront Restaurant VIII ['. 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Both are lawyers who immediately feel attracted to one another but end up as oppos- \ Complicate Relationships ing attorneys in a lawsuit involving a faulty exercise machine that divides their families. ! by Di Saggau Right now you're probably thinking, what's funny about this scenario? Believe me there is a lot of comic dialogue in this production and many humorous situations take rom the headline you'd place. The cast does a first-rate job of making their different characters come to life. never guess I'm talking In supporting roles, John Brothers plays Harry Conneghy, Norman's future "irregular Fabout a comedy, but I sock" partner and Stephen E. Hooper does double-duty playing the semi-conscious : am. Generations Apart is a Rabbi Titlebaum and the trial judge. \ world premiere about hilarious During a talk-back with the playwright we learned that he got the idea for many of i situations that take on serious ; the characters from his own family. He thanked BiH Taylor for providing a venue for undertones. It's now playing new theater. The show is directed and designed by Taylor. There were only two things ! at Theatre Conspiracy in Fort I thought were unnecessary to the play. One was a package of Depends and the other Myers. a mention of Viagra. Aside from these two minute details, Generations Apart pro- Playwright Marv Siegel has vides a very amusing evening. It plays through April 1 at Theatre Conspiracy, 10091 focused on the family dynam- McGregor Boulevard, in the Alliance For the Arts. Reserve your tickets by calling ics of retirement, divorce and 936-3239.* religious differences. The story revolves two families who con- spire to play matchmaker for their divorced children only to non-members. All supplies are included. have everything fall apart when Edison Painting Reservations are required and can be insecurity and jealousy enter made by calling the estates at 334-7419. the picture. Workshop Space is limited. Lee'and Joe Meyers play " he Edison & Ford Winter Estates The Edison &_Ford Winter Estates Edna and Norman Bender, a will offer a painting workshop is open daily Monday through Saturday retired couple who argue and Ttaught by well-known Southwest from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday wrangle with one another while Florida artist and teacher Judith from noon to 5-.30 p.m. The Estates is a trying to make sense out of MacLaren on Friday, April 14, from National Trust for Historic Preservation their retirement years. Edna 9 a.m. to noon. MacLaren will teach Site, Florida Historic Landmark and invites their widowed neighbor painting skills on historic bamboo and Partner Place of the National Trust for Rosemary DiCarlo, played by coconuts from the Edison & Ford Historic Preservation. Patricia Clopton, over for cock- Winter Estates grounds. The Estates receives grants and sup- tails to meet Norman. Before MacLaren has studied art in Europe port from the Florida Department of they can get too far into their and the U.S. Her work has been on State Historical Resources and the Lee matchmaking plans, Rosemary . display at various locations throughout County Tourism Development Council. recognizes Norman as her boy- Lee County. The cost of the workshop For addition information call 334-3419 friend of 50 years ago. This doesn't set well with Edna who feels threatened by the old is $20 for estates members, $25 for or visit www.edison-ford-estate.com.* flame. Edna does a complete personality turn-around, in fact it's hard to like her. The SAN CARLOS BAYFRONT POINT OPEN HOI THURSDAY, MARCH 23 • 9AM^NOON BEST VALUE ON SANIBEL ISLAND... 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For Benefit members of the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra in the concert that will ben- Concert efit the Harry Chapin Food Bank of o Southwest Florida. The group holds one benefit concert each season for a charity In the Southwest Florida service area of the Harry Chapin Food Bank (HCFB), 3 110,000 people live in poverty and too "Q often miss meals or experience hun- ger. Each month, working with partner agencies, the HCFB provides about 250,000 pounds of nutritious canned, boxed, fresh, frozen and prepared food to 50,000 needy people. Soloists for the event will include Dallas artists, soprano Donna Holden, mezzo soprano Martha Smith and bari- tone Wes Moore. New York tenor Darren CANAL FRONT HOME • 970 OYSTER CT Anderson will complete the solo quartet. Wonderful open and airy Old Florida style 3 bedroom 2 bath pool home located on the desirable East End of the island. 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Come visit and experience the history and peace found within this truly magnificent and memorable offering. $15,995,000 Coldwell Banker Previews International ; CALL TREVOR NETTE 239-281-4435 11508 Andy Rosse Lane OF COLDWELL BANKER Captiva, Florida 33924 1149 Periwinkle Way PREVIEWS INTERNATIONAL Sanibel, Florida 33957 From page 1 and historian, wrote, "We call them the 49 founding fathers, in tribute, but tend to Open Mic BIG ARTS OnStage see them as distant and a bit unreal, like ational Poetry Month will be believed in a government that did almost figures in a costume pageant. Yet very welcomed on Friday, March 24, nothing. Socially they were charming real they were, real as all that stirred their between the hours of 4 and O 'hearts and minds,1 and it has meaning in N CO to each other, Jefferson resented that 6 p.m., with Open Mic readings at The c Washington tended to take Hamilton's our rime as never before." Bean on Sanibel. Writers, residents and advice over his own. Hamilton called McCullough observed in his book visitors to the islands are invited to read Jefferson and his followers, "the Virgina John Adams, "There was an unrelenting > and listen to original and favorite selec- 73 Junta." When Jefferson was running feud between the two men, animosity tions of poetry and prose. . O Handmade Soap-By-T!\-;-vcf. for president in 1800, one of the issues between them had reached the point Open Mic readings are informal. The was whether or not he was an atheist. where they could hardly bear to be in the only requirements are that performers Bati a Bouy Products Hamilton, in spite of his animosity toward same room." Hamilton disliked and dis- sign the reader's list and limit their read- Party Soao Favors. Ba:h Bc-ads & Gift; IN} trusted the French; Jefferson, disliked and O Hamilton, supported him, but said of ing time to five minutes. If you choose :-iand-dipp8C 3&eswax Candies him, "It is true he has been a contempt- distrusted the British. not to read, you are welcome to listen. Spa Line Lotions Shampoos, & Balh Salts ible hypocrite and he has pretensions This very special program, under the For further information, please call auspices of BIG ARTS ONSTAGE is of character... but three-fourths of the Joseph Pacheco, 472-1280 or the Bean, p Members of Congress are mortal enemies in Schein Hall at 8 p.m., on Thursday, 395-1919. 233D alir. R-rfge Rrt • Sanibei island of talent and of the remainder three- March 30. Tickets are $30 each and may New Year Open Mic, Friday March (239) 472-1226 fourths are contemptuous of integrity.' be purchased by calling BIG ARTS at 24th. 4-6 PM. The Bean on Sanibel, Bidlack and Jenkinson are both history 395-0900.^ 2240 Periwinkle Way.5!? scholars who have carefully researched the backgrounds of the men they portray and the era in which they lived. Bidlack is a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force and has more than 25 years of active duty. He has served as a military advi- sor at the Department of State, as an ICBM launch officer/instructor and is currently an associate professor of politi- cal science at the Air Force Academy. He has a doctorate in political science You Need Sunglasses from the University of Michigan. He strongly believes Hamilton to have been one of the two most important found- Coach ing fathers (second only to Washington), and revels in the current rise of the Hamiltonian star in American culture as the Jeffersonian eclipse continues to Prada expand. Jenkinson.in speaking about his role said, "I am a professor in tights. My duty is to bring alive Jeffersonian Ray Ban principles, responses, character, the Jeffersonian world and world view. It is not to be so strictly in character that I am incapable of talking about certain Native things... I have what I consider a flexible retrospective approach - to clarify what it is to be an American, America's place Ferragamo in the world, what we were meant to be, what we now are, and whether they bear any resemblance to each other, and what should be done about it." Mill Mill Jenkinson is a humanities scholar, author and social commentator and is host of the weekly National Public Radio program, The Thomas Jefferson Dolce & Gattbana Hour. He was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University and enriches his DOLClsGftBBANA humanities perspective with presenta- tions which are educational, thought Peppers provoking and humorous. Jenkinson is the author of several books, among them The Character of Meriwether Lewis, the award winning book A Vast and Open Plain - the Journals of Lewis and Clark in North Dakota and his most recent book Becoming Jefferson's People: Re-inventing the American Republic for the Twenty- first Century. In addition to Thomas Jefferson, he portrays Theodore Roosevelt, Meriwether Lewis, and J. Robert Oppenheimer. Both of the famous historical figures were pivotal in the adminstration of our Located at: first president, George Washington. Alexander Hamilton was chosen by Perwinkle Place • 2075 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel Washington to be secretary of the trea- Mon - Sat sury, and Thomas Jefferson as secretary of state. David McCullough, author 395-5353 'til 8 pm 50 •I Pro Golf Tour Update March 23 - 26, 2006 8 This Week's PGA Tournament Last Week On The PGA Tour X Rod Pampling won the Bay Hill O THE PLAYERS Championship THE PLAYERS Championship Tournament Results < Defending: Fred Funk is generally referred to as the Champion: Rod Pampling Invitational after Greg Owen dropped Total Purse: $8,000,000 5th major championship on the Purse: $990,000 three strokes over the final two holes, Yards: 7,093 PGA Tour. This event began in 2nd Place: Greg Owen including a 3-putt from three feet on the 17th hole. Pampling finished 14-under Par: 72 1974 as the Tournament Purse: $594,000 Players Championship with 3rd Place: Darren Clarke for the tournament, one better than England's Owen and two ahead of Jack Nicklaus winning the first event. Nicklaus would go on to win this tour- Purse: $374,000 nament two more times (1976,1978) and is the only player to have won this Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke. tournament on three separate occassions. The tournament became known Pampling was in danger of dropping two strokes off the lead when he bogeyed as THE PLAYERS Championship in 1988 and will boast one of the largest the 17th hole and Owen had a 3-foot putt for birdie. Owen missed it to the right purses on the PGA Tour ($8,000,000) this season. What makes this event and his next putt from two feet went 360 degrees around the lip of the cup and so illustrious and dramatic is the par-3 17th hole, known as the "Island stayed out. At the 18th hole, Owen had a 13-foot par attempt to force a playoff Green". This one hole has cost many players a chance at glory. with Pampling. Again Owen s putt caught the lip of the cup and didn't fall. PGA Tournament FOREICAST Golf Trivia Golfing Tip Thursday Saturday Sunday What golfer is known for drinking One of the most common prob- volcanic ash on a daily basis? lems that the amateur golfer a) David Duval c) Notah Begay has on the green is not having b) Joe Durant d) Jesper Pamevik the proper setup before hitting the ball. Most golfers set their Partly Cloudy Isolated T-storms Sunny Sunny |i| jno weight toward the forward foot Hi: 67 Lo: 52 Hi: 69 Lo: 49 Hi: 69 Lo: 47 Hi: 67 Lo: 53 ueap jadsep (p :J3MVSUV when putting. From this posi- PGA Tour Player Profile Golf History tion, you have to take the putter back with a slightly upward motion and not Rod Pampling March 25. 1934 - Horton allow the putter to swing back low to the Smith defeated Craig ground. Here are a few tips to try and allevi- Birthdate: Sept. 23, 1969 Wood by one stroke to win ate this problem. Center your weight so you Birthplace: Queensland, Australia the inaugural Augusta feel balanced over the ball and not bearing Residence: Flower Mound, Texas National Invitation Tournament. Bobby too much weight over either foot. You also Turned Pro: 1994 Jones, the host, finished tied for 13th. want your head to feel positioned more to Joined TOUR: 2002 Within a few years, the event's name the back side of the ball than the front side. would be changed to the Masters This slight adjustment will result in your World Ranking: 29th Tournament, a name Jones resisted at arms being more free. Consequently, you 2006 Earnings: $1,174,639 first but finally relented to being will swing the putter back lower, keeping the PGA Tour Victories: Two victories, 2004 s The INTERNATIONAL allowed as the official name. putter on the ground longer. Therefore, you and the 2006 Bay Hill Invitational. will make a purer swing than before. 2006 Money Leaders World Rankings Driving Distance Putting Average Rank & Player Money Rank & Player Score Rank & Player Avg. Rank & Player Avg. 1) Rory Sabbatini $2,219,294 1) Tiger Woods 17.81 1) Bubba Watson 319.4 1) Scott Verplank 1.672 2) Geoff Ogilvy $2,180,459 2) Vijay Singh 8.70 2) J.B. Holmes 312.7 2) David Toms 1.681 3) Tiger Woods $2,092,583 3) Retief Goosen 7.54 3) Camilo Villegas 309.4 3) Rod Pampling 1.692 4) David Toms $2,048,800 4) Phil Mickelson 7.24 4) Robert Allenby 307.6 4) Phil Mickelson 1.693 5) Chad Campbell $1,765,877 5) Ernie Els 6.84 5) Tag Ridings 307.0 5) Nathan Green 1.696 SPORTS QUIZ 1. Name the five players Carl Hubbell struck out in succession at the 1934 All-Star Spring Training Game. 2. Who was the last player before Baltimore's Brady Anderson in 1999 to open both Home Baseball Schedule games of a doubleheader with a homer? Minnesota Twins - Lee County Sports Complex 3. How many NFL teams have finished a regular season 15-1? Thursday, March 23 - Boston Red Sox, 1:05 p.m. 4. In 2004, the co-MVPs of the McDonald's High School All-American Game by- Friday, March 24 - New York Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Sunday, March 26 - Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 1:05 p.m. passed college for the NBA. Name them. Monday, March 27 - Toronto Blue Jays, 1:05 p.m. 5. When was the last time the Phoenix Coyotes won an NHL playoff series? Wednesday, March 29 - Baltimore Orioles, 1:05 p.m. 6. Name the last winner of the Coca-Cola 600 before Jimmie Johnson won three Friday, March 31 - Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:05 p.m. consecutive times (2003-05). Boston Red Sox - City of Palms Park ANSWERS Saturday, March 25 - Toronto Blue Jays, 1:05 p.m. 3003 u! 1 Monday, March 27 - Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 1:05 p.m. airj uom uipe^ >p2^ 9 sjap Badiuuj/y\ aqj SB UMOU>] sem asiqoueaj aip uaqm '£861 Wednesday, March 29 - Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:05 p.m. UG SBM }j -g ipiuig HT P P-fEMOH JM^IMQ '^ (t7OO2) HBjnqsjjy puB (8661) ^osau Thursday, March 30 - Cincinnati Reds, 1:05 p.m. .# l mo u -UIJ^ (g86x) O5BDII[3 '(^861).cwspueij ires'- i £ £661 ! uosaapuaj^ ^oiy spueppo '2 'ujuoaQaoppuBsuouiujig|y 'xxojaiuiujip 'Suqagnoq 'qjny aqsg \ "Finally, parents have a great way to Little League print and enjoy the season's best digital SANIBEL CAPTIVA OPTIMIST CLUB Memory Book images; and players have a fun way to share and re-live Little League memo- o ries," commented SharedBook CEO ^ANNUAL GOLF OITQNG For Players Caroline Vanderlip. "We're thrilled to en contribute to an organization with such a Z And Parents rich place in American culture." or the opening of the 2006 sea- Like Little League, a memory book is > son, the Little League International founded on the principle of collaboration. O If several teammates - or even the entire Fis offering players, parents and X coaches a new way to commemorate team - choose to build a book together, America's favorite pastime: personal- the book-building process can become a ized memory books, exclusively for Little community affair. Players can share pho- 8 League members. tographs and season memories with other o- Little League International has teamed teammates; or each player can build their own book, as individual as its author. up with custom-publishing company st nd SharedBook Inc. to offer affordable, With approximately 200,000 teams SATURDAY April 1 And 2 , 2006 hard- and soft-cover Little League in the United States, Little League is the MemoryBooks, brimming with season world's largest organized youth sports Cocktail Party $125 per golfer photos, team stats and stories. program and the extracurricular activity And Auction (all inclusive) of choice of nearly three million par- "I think it's a wonderful product," Ellingtons Jazz Bar & said Clarke Lewis, president of the Little ticipants. Since its first game in 1939, League in Wilmington, Delaware. 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FIRST PLACE AWARDS BY LUC CENTURY Using a unique, interactive Little For more information on building a League template, players - and their Little League MemoryBook, visit http:// Contact: Dan Alton: 472-3861 or John Basher: 466-7675 moms, dads and coaches - can build a littleleague.sharedbook.com/ or call toll- book in just two clicks: one to upload 30 free at (888) 212-3120.^ photos to automatically populate a 36- page book; one to print it. Or they can Sponsored by: spend hours uploading dozens of photos IGTOIl'S and chronicling the season's memories in OPTIMIST cum 9flZ2$flH WfWPW detail. AT THE SANIBEL INN The Sanctuary Golf Club Memberships For Sale Sanibel Island Sanibel Land Investments, Inc. ("SLI") a developer in The Sanctuary, has only a FEW remaining memberships for sale to Expansive bay views await you at this truly spectacular home on SanibePs east end. interested parties. These memberships Soaring two story living room, shell stone three sided fireplace, gourmet kitchen, do NOT require you to live in elevator, sparkling raised pool, stone and bamboo flooring, master suite w/private The Sanctuary. For those memberships veranda and spa. For Private viewing please call: Sheryl Lesch 239-472-5187 ext 295 1 sold by April 1st, SLI will pay /•> your first year dues and food allowance Realtor (a SAVINGS of approximately $11,000). 239-472-5187 ext 295 For more information, please call or 239-565-9510 Steve Cochlan at 312-587-9923. [email protected] 52 Don't fret. When the Red Sox open the 2006 season April 3 against the Texas Is Red Sox Training Record Rangers at Arlington, they'll be ready. And it doesn't hurt that Manager Terry Francona has a new two-year extension on his contract that now runs through the Cause For Concern? 2008 season. In his two years at the helm, his teams have won at least 95 games each season, reached post-season play both years, and won the World Series his first year. f a team's spring training record is indicative of what's to With 910 runs scored last year, the Red Sox became the first team in baseball to come in the regular season, then you could throw in the lead the majors in runs scored three consecutive seasons since way back in 1951 to Itowel for the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox 1953 by the old Brooklyn Dodgers. - two American League powerhouses. The 2005 Red Sox also led the Major leagues in team batting (.281), hits (1,579), As the 2006 spring training entered the final two weeks, doubles (339), and on-base percentage (.357). these two teams had among the worst records in the AL - 6-11 There isn't a team in baseball that can match the combined middle-lineup power of for Boston and 4-14 for the reigning World Series champion Ortiz, 47 home runs, 148 RBIs, and outfielder Manny Ramirez, 45 home runs, 144 White Sox. RBIs. It's true that any team wants to win whether it's pre-season or So forget about their current Spring Training record. The regular season is less than regular season. But let's take a look at the Red Sox and analyze two weeks away. why their poor Grapefruit League record is meaningless. Everblades on Late Season Winning Steak "Like many Major League teams, a host of Red Sox stars have missed most of The Florida Everblades moved back into second place in the ECHL South Division spring training while participating in the World Baseball Classic. Now that it has ended, with a three-game winning streak, including two on the road last weekend against the we will see a Red Sox team with its regular starting line-up. Augusta Lynx. Catcher and team captain Jason Varitek and relief pitcher Mike Timlin are back The 8-2 win last Saturday, following a thrilling 2-1 shootout victory the night from Team USA. Slugger David Ortiz and pitcher Julian Taverarez have returned from before, propelled the 40-19-3 Everblades into second place, two points ahead of the Domincan Republic squad. Infielder Alex Cora.played for Puerto Rico.The players Greenville. admitted they have some catching up to do as they didn't get the innings played during The local team, which already has won a post-season playoff slot, continue their normal spring training action. seven-game, two-week road trip with games this week against Columbia, South The heart of the Red Sox pitching staff is far from ready for the 2006 season. Carolina, and Charlotte. Pitcher Curt Schilling, who saw limited action last year while recovering from Florida Flame Losses Continue but Team Remains in Second Place ankle surgery, is starring to show the Schilling of old. He threw 91 pitches to Triple A Twin losses last weekend by the Florida Flame to Albuquerque extended the team's Louisville last Sunday, striking out 11 and walking none. late-season slump which includes nine defeats in the last 10 games. "I felt very good at the end. I was very strong. I could have gone a lot longer," he Despite the losing streak, the Flame, 21-19, remained tied for second place in the said after the outing. NBA Development League with Albuquerque and Roanoke. Only seven games remain In another minor league outing, starter Tim Wakefield faced 19 batters over five in the regular season. innings giving up just one run on two hits. The Flame is home this weekend at Germain Arena hosting Roanoke Friday and There are hopeful signs that reliever Keith Foulke, one of the best closers in the Saturday nights. Both have 7 p.m. tip-offs. game, who recorded only 15 saves last year due to injury, is beginning to round into In an effort to bolster its lineup, the Flame acquired veteran forward Reed Rawlings. shape as he threw to batters last week for only the second time this spring. He has previous D-League experience with Ashville and Columbus. Leading Flame And then, of course, there is pitcher David Wells who posted a 15-7 record last scorer Bracey Wright, who missed seven games due to a stress fracture of his left foot, year but said he wanted to be traded. The 42-year-old hurler has since changed his returned to limited action Saturday .# mind and argues he wants to be part of the team's four-man rotation at the beginning of the season. COMMERCIAL NEAR BEACH • Hotels - prices range from $18,000,000 to over $100,000,000 • Office Lease Space - Fort Myers & Bonita Springs • Sanibel Restaurants - Prices range from $150,000-$2,599,000 • Gulf front development property $20 million • Riverfront development property $9.5 million Whitney REALTOR WANT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES?? Cell: 281-3067 Sanibel • $793,500 VACANT LAND Location! Corner of Palm Lake and West Gulf! CAPTIVA KEY ISLAND • Beautiful Beyond Belief - Deeded Beach Access) 38-Acre Pristine Island in Lake CAPTIVA KEY ISLAND County, Florida. 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The 2006 champions and runners-up include: Club Championship Tournament-Jerry Muench, champion; Tom August, runner- Hubert Whitaker and Roy Broderson up. Fred Nordstrom and Mike Richmond Jim Bradford and Jerry Muench "A" Flight - Frank Cassavell, champion; Dick Jones, runner-up. "B" Flight - John Hendricks, cham- pion; Greg Jennings, runner-up. "C" Flight - Hubert Whitaker, cham- pion; Roy Broderson, runner-up. "D" Flight - Mike Richmond, cham- pion; Fred Nordstrom, runner-up. "v. Member-Member Tournament - Dave %. Parmelee and Fred Nordstrom, champions; Jack Roberts and Peter Cline, runners-up. President's Cup - Jerry Muench, cham- pion; Jim Bradford, runner-up. id Vice President's Cup - Jerry Nichols, Peter Cllne and Jack Roberts Greg Jennings and John Hendricks Fred Nordstrom and Dave Parmelee STRESS A COMMON SIDE EFFECT OF BUYING AND SELLING REAL ESTATE This remodeled, 3/2 Sanibel Brand New! canal home includes a Calusa Palms Dr. Unit 201 screened lanai/pool, a Private, spacious 2nd floor. boat dock with lift, A short walk to amenities. and deeded beach access, A must see! $1,189,000 $330,000 • Mil FOR RELIEF CALL 413 Tiree Circle, Sanibel Gulfside Place 209 OUR JOB IS TO MAKE YOUR TRANSACTION Deeded Beach Access! Beautifully decorated 2/2. Great Gulf Large lot close to beach. views. Large den. Fully furnished STRESS FREE Located on $1,174,900. Bright Water Lake. $450,000 champion; Bruce Noble, runner-up. The game of the day was the annual 55 Governor's Cup - Dan Alton, cham- Blind Hole Tournament. For those who Beachview Men's CO pion; Roy Broderson, runner-up. played 18 holes the results of only nine Sanibel Rental I holes mattered. For those who played Golf Association Treasurer's Cup - Jack Strothman, a champion; Norm Henning, runner-up. nine holes only five of them were cru- by Ed O'Neil Serwke Grand Seniors - Bruce Noble, low cial. But which holes were the important c gross; Fred Nordstrom, low net. ones for the final tally? The only person he competition and the weather THE ISLANDS' FIRST AND MOST DMGA tournaments are held every who knew which holes were selected warmed up in unison at the DEPENDABLE RENTAL SERVICE Wednesday year-round at the scenic 18- to be counted in the final score was Beachview Men's Golf Association Serving Sanibel & Captiva for 20 years > T 73 hole championship course at The Dunes. Beachview's amiable pro Scott Hatto and events in the recent two tournaments. Contractor & Homeowner Equipment Available O he wasn't talking. The final major tournament for 2006 A total of 21 different players won Cribs • Playpens • 30"X39"Rollaway I will be held on March 29 at The Dunes As it turned out Hatto had his hands prizes. John Linden, a 30-year veteran of Porta Cribs • High Chair • Car Seat • Booster Seat when more than 50 two-man teams full when the score cards were turned piloting for American Airlines, landed in Small Strollers • Large Strollers • Twin Stroller N3 O will compete in the Member-Guest in. Not only did he have to eliminate the the money twice. Jogging Stroller • Bed Rail • Child Gate Tournament under the chairmanship of holes that did not count but he then had He scored a first place on March 14 Beach Umbrella • Beach Lounge • Beach Chair Bill MacNulty.4J closely examine the cards as among the in a four-man variable better ball, teaming We Rent TVs, VCRs & Microwaves lowest scores there were a number of ties with Mike MacKay, John Boynton and DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE among the prospective winners in both Jerry Shea for a net 54. Conveniently Located a; 2246 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Square Beachview the 18 and nine hole groups, seven to be That was one stroke better than Bob 472-5777 or 472-3900 exact. Ritchlin, Bill Sadd, John Moores and Women's Golf In the 18 hole group, both Louise Ralph Suechting registered. Third place Clark and Nancy Stell came in with a 30. went to Tony Baldino, Dan Lautermilch, Association In a match of cards, Clark took first place Don Ray and Jerry Kohmescher with a and Stell had to settle for second. Third 58. by Bea Maggio place went to Shirley Mackay, fortunately The March 18 modified Stableford TERRY SEE hen the members of the the only player who carded a 32. point tournament saw Don Ray back in TENNIS PROFESSIONAL Beachview Women's Golf Among the nine holers, Hatto had an the money registering a first-place 114 WAssociation completed their even more difficult time as one stroke points with Rich Rompala, Chuck Bye round on Wednesday, March 15 they did separated five players. Again on a match and Al Krause. not have a clue as to how well or how of cards, Ginny O'Neil took first place That nice a total was one stroke ahead Can Handle poorly they had played. Sure, they had with a 19 while Barbara Mulka came in of the 113 hung up by Bob Mooney, Gus their score cards. Sure the figures were second. There was a three-way tie for Young, Guy Tober and Linden. All Your added up and totaled. But in reality, none third place as Bea Maggio, Linnea Sadd Bill Stell, Tom Ware, Bud Ristow and of that mattered. Two days short of St. and Ginger Banks all carded a 20. With the ever-popular blind draw totaled a 98 Tennis Needs. Patrick's day, the results depended on the the luck of the Irish, which she is not, for third placed proverbial "luck of the Irish." Bea Maggio took 3rd place honors.^ Cell: 239-851-6663 CERTIFIED PTR & USPTA CERTIFIED STRINGER Sundial Unit #H-303... $849,000. Sanibel Siesta Unit #301... $649,000. Signal Inn Unit #12... $625,000. Gulf Beach Unit #104... $925,000. Enjoy easy island living in this nicely Great views. Nicely furnished with king Beautifully remodeled in 2004. 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And many, many thanks to BIG ARTS talented benefit committee who put together this upbeat events Johanna Williams, Wendy Harriman, Gail Jones and The event attracted quite a crowd Shareen Grace Andy McKeiv r .1. w '.1110 T i-. c N. McKelvey Chuck and Helen Kettemen Chuck and Nancy Bonser Randy and Penny Wilkerson ,4 r* " "?<;• f and Peter Hilger Laveme and Bill Phillips Judy and John Friedman Richard and Shirley Jewell Shirley Jewell Deborah and John La Gorce, C. Cailoway Brooks, Mary Jo and John Boler and Jaimie Flack Scot and Melissa Congress l *** 'fcr'?»ifW*««e|> 57 DISCOVER TH£ A Dave Makes Whether you're buying or selling, Dave has what it takes to get the job done. His knowledge comes from 29 years of real estate experience—longer than anyone on the islands. He has a deep respect of the client relationship. And Dave's ability to make the real estate process fun? Well, that just comes naturally. Try Dave Schuldenfrei and see what a difference a Dave makes. Popular Compass Point #141 Very Rare Offering - Sayana 101 Near Beach Charmer - 648 Donax Gulf front 2 bed 2 bath Den. Excellent Much sought after low density 9 Spacious Centrally located Near Beach rental potential. Fully furnished and ready unit complex. Recently Remodeled three bedroom two bath den home. Large for you. Priced at only $1,299,000 Two Bedroom Two Bath Gulf front. very private pool and pool deck area. Sits Exceptional weekly rental unit. Many on oversized lushly landscaped lot. Two repeat guests. Sold fully furnished car garage and workshop. This is a must for $1,199,900 see near beach home. Yours for only $869,900 All New Ocean's Reach - 1A1 Ground Floor Gulf Front Totally remodeled two bedroom two bath Gulf front Walkout. Quality furnishings throughout. On-site Management- Superior rental potential. Yours for only $1,100,000 Direct Access Canal Lot Prestigious Pine Tree Drive Extra large lot. Many mature trees. Only $599,900 World Renowned Pointe Santo de Sanibel David L Schuldenfrei . Featuring beach front pool & Jacuzzi, 2 tennis courts, shuf- CRS, GRI, Realtor® fleboard, activities program for children and of course 600' Selling the Islands of beach front. for more than 29 years. • Pointe Santo B-3 - 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Gulf views ground floor 239-472-5187x227 walk-out. Remodeled $825,000 800-553-7338x227 Pointe Santo C-42 - 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Penthouse with private rooftop sun deck. Completely remodeled, excellent rental history. Priced at $1,200,000 239-466-0514 eves. Pointe Santo E-33 - Rare offering of a 2 bedroom 2 bath den. Third floor with fabulous 2004 San/Cap Realtor® of the Year sweeping Gulf views. Totally remodeled and booked for season. Yours for only $1,150,000 VIP Realty Group, Inc. • 1560 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel, FL 33957 www.schuldenfrei.com • email: [email protected] 3rf- •••;& tut 58 fund of the Sanibel Captiva. Conservation SCCF Tennis foundation. our property worth? Along with the players, sponsors are Tournament Set invited and encouraged to attend the For up-to-the-minute information on island real estate anibel-Captiva Conservation cocktail party sponsored by Bank of X America, and breakfasts and lunches on O Visit www.SanibelProperty.com And click on Newsletter Foundation's 14th annual tennis a. tournament will be held the week- Saturday and Sunday, while they watch < S islanders compete for the tennis trophies. South Seas WOW! end of April 8 and 9 at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club Sponsors also receive glass items by Rarely offered beachfront Bank of America continues its six- island artist Lucas Century. They are etched with an osprey. CO penthouse with three bedrooms year tradition of hosting a kick off party for the tournament players and sponsors Sponsorships are available in the fol- and three baths. Excellent on April 7 at 6:30 p.m. lowing categories: CO rental income opportunity. Catrina Guillard, the bank's marketing Championship Sponsor - $1,000 donation, etched bowl Offered at $1.3 million and events coordinator, announced that the festivities will feature an island luau. Match Sponsor - $500 donation, A variety of hors d'ouevres, salads, and etched vase desserts will be accompanied by assorted Set Sponsor - $250 donation, etched Near Beach & Lake Front beverages, including wine and beer. vase Lovely ground level home Players will receive T-shirts, sponsored Game Sponsor - $125.00 donation, wine glass with three bedrooms and by Bank of America and designed by Lauri Kaihlanen. The colorful T-shirts Those wishing to be a sponsor should three baths, plus private pool. feature a pelican, the tournament mas- call Marti Bryant at 472-2329.Sign up to play by calling Dianne Marotta at The Located off West Gulf Drive. cot, swinging a tennis racket. A limited number of T-shirts will be available for Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, 472-3522 or Won't last long! purchase at the tournament. Bryant at 472-2329.* $850,000 This tournament is limited to 125 players. During play days participants will receive breakfast which will consist Sanibel properties are selling fast. We need more listings. For a free, no-obligation of juices, tropical fruits, bagels, flavored market analysis of your property, e-mail us at [email protected] or call yogurts, eggs, coffee and tea. Lunches on Saturday will be provided The Sanibel Property Team by Sandy Stillwell of Key Lime Bistro and Our E-Mail address is on Sunday by Gaye Levine and Bridget 888-936-3962 Stone of Redfish Blufish. Wraps, sand- [email protected] wiches, fresh fruit, cole slaw and assorted Wendy Humphrey Sally Davies drinks will be in ample supply. (239)851-2301 (239)691-3319 All proceeds derived from sponsors and players will go toward the operating [email protected] [email protected] DECISIONS, DECISIONS! ARE NO BRAINERsj s^*^*~ cdv»th3viewhr$^eonSanbel'$ for safe somewhere up north Shell Island Beach Club Penthouse Condo For Sale! Great location with fantastic views from this 2 bedroom. 2 bath Direct Gu# condo. Looking for an investment or a snow bird retreat? This compiex has a nwmnum 7 day rental period. or fty down during your cold, winter months and roost in your new nest. Fdfy furnished. Distinctive heroes and concfc* on the isfands. .. CM Ron Smiley. 239 58>!7I2 to come having read the book to be able did gem by a Jewish diamond cutter of Non-Fiction: Deep Jungle 59 Library Book to join in the lively discussion. If you have particular genius in his craft. Baumgold Fred Pearce is the environment and questions, call the library at 472-2483.* traces the ownership of the gem after development consultant for the magazine, Discussion Group it left England and found its way into New Scientist. He has written Deep i Jungle as a literary exploration of the D the hands of the French Bourbon kings. CO eaders are invited to discuss Truth On The Shelf: Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI and later least understood habitat on earth, the and Beauty: A Friendship, by Marie Antoinette all wore the stunning jungle. Environmentalists have warned RAnne Patchett, the focus of the New At The creation until it came into the possession that we are on the verge of destroying Wednesday March 29 book discussion of Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon set it the last rainforests, and in doing so are meeting at the Sanibel Public Library. in the hilt of his sword and it can be seen interrupting the planet's very evolutionary > Captiva Library XI The 2 p.m. meeting is free and open in many of his portraits. Baumgold tells cycle. Pearce believes the jungle holds to the public. Lorraine Vail will serve as by Priscilla Friedersdorf the story through Count Las Cases, who the key to our future; foods, medicines o leader for the discussion. Fiction: The Diamond wrote his dramatic account while in exile and climate. He uncovers secrets about Truth and Beauty. A Friendship is with Napoleon on Saint Helena, weav- how evolution works and possible new a portrait of the deep friendship of two The famous Regent diamond is the 8 subject of this historical novel by Julie ing over 100 years of history from the clues to human origins through his stud- women and the parts of each other's lives late 17th through the early 19th century ies of the habitat of two-thirds of all the that they shared through good times and Baumgold. Discovered in India in the late 17th century, this fabulous jewel, once around the power, treachery and grief creatures on our planet. Pearce argues, bad. associated with the diamond. The jewel, a "We neglect this natural treasure at our Discussion is in the library ground the largest and most beautiful diamond in the world, was bought by the governor French treasure, is now on display in the peril."* floor meeting room across from the ele- Louvre museum. vator. Reference materials are available at of the East India Company and brought the library circulation desk. It is preferable to London to be fashioned into a splen- You have the dream.,.! I have the address! Jayne Lumley Direct 239.872.2546 • Office 239.472-3121 • Toll Free 800.232.6004 Virtual Tours Available • [email protected] • www.jaynelumley.com Gardens At Beachwalk Spectacular Sunset 14718 Calusa Palms Waterfront Sanibel Home Top floor, 2/2 condo in resort style This renovated 2/2 3rd floor end unit has Brand New Key West II Carriage Home, bright Secluded 2-story Florida style home at end of beautiful views of the river! Upgrades & spacious end unit on 2nd floor. 1871 sq. cul-de-sac, on 300' canal front with cathedral community. Overlooking lake and fountain ceilings, fireplace, new wood floor, all new throughout, mirrored walls in Living room/dining ft. with garage and all the upgrades. Raised views. Storage unit-gated community. stainless steel appliances, new cabinets, hot room, new Hurricane code windows, roof, a/a, panel cabinets, counter tops, tile and fixtures. Minutes from Sanibel and Fort Myers tub pool, granite kitchen counters, bathroom carpet, paint, Fishing pier, community pool. Many amenitities offered in this Calusa Palms and all new tile in pool area & cabin. Large lot. Beach $259,000 Furnished, turn key unit with rental income. New Community, tennis, putting green, pool, Surrounded by walkways, Loft area overlooks Sanibel Harbour Yacht club has boat slips still playground, clubhouse, gated community. living room. Elevated home backs onto canal available for residents to purchase. Mins. from $330,000 - $349,000 only five minutes to bay. All new landscaping, Sanibel & beaches $499,000 includes buildable lot. $1,325,000 Spanish Cay Gulf Harbour Golf Course Views I Southern Living at it Finest Cottage Point NEW LISTING Two buildable lots in desirable south Fort Myers location, off McGregor Boulevard. $400,000 WALK TO THE GULF • TOP FLOOR Rare Find, 3.bedroom, 2 bath 1st floor condo Magnificent two story estate Blossom Hall Near beach 2 BR, 2 BA condo on fresh water with private patio overlooking golf course & near Plantation style beauty with over 1+ acre of lush canal. Steps to waterfront decks for bird native vegetation, circular paver stone driveway, watching, fishing and relaxing. Incredible views community pool. Income property with annual of waterway, sunsets & Beachview golf course tenant. Secure-gated community with many courtyard garden/fountain. Extraordinary home from lanai. Tastefully furnished with new roof, amenities available, Marina, boating with Gulf has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 working fireplaces, windows, paint & carpet. Beach access, pool, Access, Clubhouse, Equity golf, tennis, spa, wood and tile floors. $2,500,000 new kitchen and appliances being remodeled. restaurant. $285,900 re stftfeet la entrs, DMSSMMS, ettam at ] $498,000 60 Around The Islands With Anne Get Creative With Those Easter Baskets by Anne Mitchell unnies and chicks are starting to appear in stores, and no wonder. It's almost Easter, and time to start thinking of Easter baskets. I've been looking around the stores and though it's a little early, here's what I've found so far: Needful Things in Tahitian Gardens shopping center on Periwinkle Way is a great source for gifts of all kinds, including Easter. Being home to a bevy of Beanie Easter-theme doggie treats at Island Paws Babies, Needful Things abounds with cute critters such as cuddly chicks and bun- nies. They also have Webkins an L'il Kinz, to make your own with the hundreds of different soaps, hand-made by owner Kathy which all have their own Web site where S,mry, or to buy one ready made. What a great-smelling gift that would be. You can the owner can log on to play games and .ulcl rubber duckies and other items for decoration. So ducky, an Easter basket from Tropical The store is at 2330 Palm Ridge Road. do other activities with the virtual version Sense of their pet. Fran Nuelle, former Island Sun writer and longtime journalist has just published her second book of political verse titled 2005 Alive, Alive ... Oh?The verses cover many The store also has a selection of the popular Hello Kitty toys and merchandise of the news events of 2005, including prescription drugs, feeding tubes, Pope John II, including a soft and fuzzy pink cell phone cover, various bags and purses, and a gift "Deep Throat", Medicare and other hot topics. basket. Or you can collect the items to make your own. The book is available at the Sanibel Island Bookshop, 1571 Periwinkle Way, or Island Paws has a whole smorgasbord of doggie Easter treats in the shape of by calling Nuelle at 482-5630. eggs, flowers and bones. Decorated with "icing" in spring pastels, they look good enough for us to eat. It's not really icing, of course, but a dog-friendly, yogurt-based Randy Wayne White, bestselling novelist, will be signing his latest Doc Ford mys- concoction. Anyhow, dogs don't have a sweet tooth like humans, so they won't care. tery, Dark Light, at the Sanibel Island Bookshop, 1571 Periwinkle Way, Sunday at That's just a sampling, and they expect to have more Easter theme pet stuff quite noon. He'll also hang around for an informal talk with his fans. soon. The Shell Net will have a sidewalk sale through Saturday at Bailey's Center, 2477 Periwinkle Way. Island Paws is in the Old Sanibel Shops on Tarpon Bay Road. Tropical Sense is another great source for Easter basket inspiration — either continued on page 66 CAPTIVA OPPORTUNITY - BEST OF BOTH WORLDS UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE AND GREAT LOCATION Walk to shops, restaurants and activities from this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with separate kitchen in guest quarters. Vaulted ceilings and high windows in living room, dining room and bedrooms provides bright interior. House blends into lush tropical landscaping with room for a pool. 2 bedroom, 2 bath house with exceptional storage areas and deeded Offered at $625,000. beach access across the street. Generates excellent rental income. Add SANIBEL ARMS WEST your dream home, pool and tennis court and keep the current house GULFSIDE CONDO for guests or income. Offered at $1,495,000 2 bedroom, 2 bath, remodeled, fully furnished with tile throughout and washer/dryer. More than a peek to the Gulf. Great rental income! Offered at $639,000. There is a Difference! Real Estate and Tax Professionals Anthony and Anthony and Kathryn Gaeta, Realtors Kathryu Gaeta Ira Zlatkin, CPA, M ST, GRI, Realtor View virtual tours of these properties on our website: 239-472-5187 * 800-553-7338 www.sanibelcaptivaislandhomes.com Gaetas ext. 231, Ira ext.296 61 CO O CO Z South Seas Resort 1020 Periwinkle Way > North End Office Sanibel, FL 33957 o70 I 239.472.1994 Saiiiel I Caotiva Properties 239.395.6100 N> is. Chadwick's Office Sundial Office 239.472.7526 239.395.1600 g www.southseasrealestate.com o And e 239.823.3721 m 239.565.1272 [email protected] 239.872.1632 [email protected] 239.851.6447 [email protected] MaryAjin(3windowtocaptiva.com Sundial 'Bead Remit @WMt & Suanej 1mm www.wttuiowtocaptiva.cotn I/Met* ' Uutv *£ Pine fdtutd Sound Boater's Dream! Canal Front 5230 511X 2BDR/2.5BA townhome 1BDR/2BA Unftirnished 1 BDR/ 1 BA Sunrise over with breath taking views second floor villa. Open floor Pine Island Sound of the bay, sparkling pool F-208 plan, waterfront screened porch w/extra sleeping area. in the back yard. The best Partial view of the Gulf Mexico. 1 BR/1 BA overlooks Pine Island Sound $589,000 docking rates on the island! Completely renovated. $595,000 w/panoramic views. $599,000 $749,900 239.395.6105 239.472.5958 239.810.4693 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Sutuet C&ftfu BEACH VILLA 2532 Marina Villa 703 Beach Home #5 - $2,499,000 Direct Gulf Front • 2BR/2BA with loft At The Yacht Harbor #4013BDR/2BA Beautiful Sunsets, panoramic views of'The Marty Stokes is the Agent to Speak with! Ready to add personal touches! 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Calossahatchee River" within Waters Edge Marina Community. Visit Marty at our Chadwick's Office or call today! $989,000 $799,900 239.770.7616 239.691.0762 239.691.9249 [email protected] [email protected] Jean.Baergiihrco.com ft 59 PUWMCA Stnect Satt Suet 1 BR/l BA Newly Remodeled Q-402 Elegant & Exclusive. 3 Bedrooms 3 Partial Gulf View 2 BDR/2BA Furnished Bathrooms. Hidden Sanibel Custom Built $304,900 $859,500 Home in a private tropical oasis! $1,700,000 62 CARD OF THANKS Sarah Ashton ABWA president, Samatha Howes, new inductee; and Fay Carney, mem- bership chair possible: Gloria Baker, Ava Hinojosa, Nick Adams with Impact UK, Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Sanibel- Captiva Trust Company and Zebis Floral and Landscaping: ABWA members Floral Artistry, Forever Green Ace and Green Earth Landscaping e recognize the following persons who volunteered their time and talent to Special thanks to tiie following spon- help make the American Woman of the Year lunch possible! sors: Bank of the Islands, Barrier Island W We appreciated your support and can not thank you enough. Title, Dorado Property Management, Woman of the Year Committee.- Gayle DeHaan-Garland, Tom Louwers, Lisa Newmeyer-Cochrane, Chairperson; Sarah Ashton and Gloria Baker Judy Michie, Kennedy Construction, Prime Shell Crafts. Financial, RE/MAX of the Islands, Rosier Volunteers who helped make our island sequel come to life: Insurance, San-Cap Community Bank and Gloria Baker, Salli Kirkland, Nancy Barnes, Rose Kubsch, Vanessa Flynt, Trudie Segway of Sanibel and Billy's Bikes.# Kohlbrenner, Jean Reed, Wanda Will, our special shell crafter, advisor and teacher. Many volunteers and members of ABWA: Parking/hauling guys, Bruce Cochrane and Jim Metzler, Billy Kirkland and crew. Patrice Winovich speaking on identity theft Media Presentation: Special thanks to the following people that helped make the video presentation THE GROUP 4 REALTY : : I REBORN WITH STYLE!!! FEATURED Gro--. Theu LISTINGS FOR THIS WEEK GG Robideau, Lori Pierot, Vicki Panico & Fred Newman Completely new floor plan — with brand new kitchen, SANIBEL VIEW AT PINK SHELL RESORT CAPTIVA BEACHFRONT HOME Unobstructed gulf views from this 4th floor With never end', g views of the Gulf of Mexico. 4 bedrooms bathrooms, tile & new carpeting, granite counters, newly remodeled condo hotel. Pink Shell is the with private master suite, 2 king sized guest suites, 4 sets of only full service resort on Fort Myers Beach and sliding glass door open to the outside world. This home is plantation shutters, wonderful bay views, steps to this unit offers rental income. the perfect island design for beachfront living, entertaining the beach, 2000 sq. ft", this condo comes completely Call GG& Lori $389,000 and enjoying guests. Fully furnished and exceptionally appointed. Call Fred & Vicki for your private showing. furnished, just waiting for you. This unit has it all!! EXPERIENCE • HONEST • ANSWERS ~ The Call Judy Reddington for details on these great 239.472.312|Qffice Grou Properties and more! ^~ 800.232.6004 lolf Free (239) 472-1511 RlSORTClytST www.group4realty.com YtXLHonest, Answers. I Toll free (800) 233-8829 ,. >, ...... • HISTORIC CAPTIVA COTTAGE LAMA BEACH HOUSE SANIBEL BA¥CHJ BOATS & LIVING This single family home is on the Lee This absolutely perfect beach gq Great home located in Sanibei Bayous i-fantastic 1.06 acres on Roosevelt County Historical Registry and is located been completely rerhocfeled and is just a huge corner lot. Tile and carpet flooi B|'on't last long. Located in the on a quiet street, just steps from the beach. . steps to the beach. Offering a 4 BR/4 BA glassed in lanai, partial split wood if "Osprey Bay Estates" and is o This island cottage offers 2 BR/3 BAj,*.,.,-., •". home with a fenced, heated pool and fencing, tiled and screened front . Offering shared boat dock upstairs 4 spa, large sundeck, gourmet kitchen, 2 car garage with built-ins and ptel wiWCulf and Intra-coastaJ access and and3;|§y»|patj(> with 8BQ area. Close maple woo3 floors, cathedral ceiling and storage, screen enclosed porch j^ttfi' deeded beach access. $1,795,000 -•'-*• tHh'e'"Village" with island shops and fully furnished, just a short stroll to Island outside shower and brick pavets.ficjianted greiftr'estaurants within walking distance. restaurants, shops, marina and library. garden with unique mosajcJlJe"pathways. $1,095,000 $1,899,000 CAPTIVA HIDE-A-WAY LIGHTHOUSE WAY SANTA FE GULF FRONT ESTATE Spectacular views of Pine Island Gorgeous canal-front lot with deep This breathtaking direct Gulf front estate offers a from this 2 BR/2 BA Bay-front ( jJf'"Top to Bottom". water access to the Gulf & Bay. This 3 BR/3 BA main home and a 2 BR/1.5 BA guest located in a smaH f$.i»t»cl tji|'al.^ifiieocner lot in property offers a new deep water dock, house. The main house has beautiful tile and units. !-s?-H».>i?—t^Ha's Village artfpst "a $8>r8 t stroll from the spectacular views and is located on the wood floors throughout, 2 story living room ,...... „, Tf;'**i'vj*fifech and Bay.-Wonderful viewsof Pine Island quiet East end of Santbel Island. The lot with fireplace, formal dining, storm shutters, ;:pfei* amf • Sound from the front porch, fenced & private pool, measures approximately 100 x 125. Build 3-car garage and a heated Gulf front pool with s;.$939,000 new furniture, new appliances and freshly painted your island paradise on Sanibei Island. spa. The guest house has a full kitchen, living interior/exteripk.|MsM a rare island treasure! $1,395,000 room, screened porch and storm shutters. $1,269,000 $5,995,000 ,/ SEAS BUILDING SITE GULF FRONT COMFORT CALOOSA SHORES CAPTIVA CHARM Direct, Gulf-front, building site in South The property is I +/- acre, very private and offers a This canal front lot is located in a private Wonderful beach cottage on Captiva Island Seas Resort. Lot measures approximately shared dock with Gulf and Bay access. The home and quiet subdivision that borders with partial Gulf views. This home is just 334 x 137 and offers private beach access. has an open, spacious and welcoming floor plan, Ding Darling Sanctuary. Build your steps from the beach and offers 2 BR/2 BA, South Seas Resort is a private & gated expansive Gulf of Mexico views, 4 bedrooms, island paradise on a direct access canal tile & carpet flooring, open kitchen, great community. Build your dream house on 4 baths, tile and hardwood floors throughout, and enjoy the best fishing in the area. screened porch, den and a two car garage. the Gulf of Mexico. $3,790,000 loft/office area, great room with a wood burning $685,000 $1,549,000 fireplace, custom kitchen with breakfast bar, John Bates screen enclosed, heated pool with spa, private Realtor® elevator, 2 garages, oversized bedrooms, furnished with some exceptions and so much more. $4,495,000 There for you every step of the way VVavni- IVrkey Call 239-472-2603 x 270 lil To!! Free 866-472-7800 x 270 Online www.TheBeIITeam.com P.O. Box 550 Slwrrill Sims 14970 Captiva Drive, CRl < Captiva, Florida 33924 Karen Bell & The Beil Team JUST LISTED Talent Show Packs BIG ARTS Neat as a pin this lakefrcnt 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage attached villa offers pavers in the driveway and on the extended tanai, tile throughout with the exception of carpet in the bedrooms, formal dining room, extra cabierrfs in the kitchen and numerous upgrades. Competitively priced at $379,000. Contact Ken Frey (239) 472-3535 Direct Gulf Front, 3/2, Corner by Brian Johnson unit located on Sanibel's he auditorium at BIG Desirable West Gulf Drive. Blue ARTS was filled to near Tcapacity as the increas- Gulf 101 offers Spectacular ingly well-attended Kiwanis views, weekly rentals and is by far San-Cap Revue put on its 6th annual show. Produced and the Best Value for comparison. directed by Lee Derleth, the Offered for $1,250,000. event spanned the entertain- ment arts, from comedy to magic to music. 1628 Periwinkle Way, Sariibel "in the Heart of the Island S^ops" Emcee Tom Uhler, dressed in Frank Mum •*--3)e-3|(.-3fc.-* -*•*•#*-£•*•#••*••*••£ OLD ISLAND STREET * Two bedroom cottage on beautiful lot near the beach on a quiet Old 1141 Paper Fig Island street, being sold as is. The lot is nice with grass and some mature trees. $450,000 PERFECT SANIBEL HOMESITE Located on historic and peaceful Coconut Drive, Sanibel Island, is a beautiful oversized homesite with tall palm trees. It's a very short walk to the pristine Gulf of Mexico Beach at the North end of Sanibel. This property will afford its new owner a beach home in one of Sanibel's truly "Old Island" locations. $589,000 SOUTH SEAS VACANT LOT * Should be Featured in "Southern Living"! Meticulous, Southernmost private dock on * spacious, deep water direct access canal home designed Bryant's Bayou. Direct access to for entertaining. Expansive pool and spa area with lighted, *• tiered decking. Beautiful oak floors. A must see for the Innercoastal waters. $2,500,000. -¥- discriminating buyer! $2,595,000 * Glenn Carretta * * Broker & Team Sanibel 239-850-9296 239-395-3100 "AMON" To Please Coldwell Banker 800-784-2616 Residential Real Estate, Inc [email protected] Barbara Amon Chapin, CRS 1149 Periwinkle Way OF THE ISLANDS TeamSanibel.com Broker-Salesperson/REALTOR * Sanibel FL 33957 2400 Palm Ridge Road Your Certified Residential Specialist Over 24 years of Sani/Cap Real Estate Experience 239/472-2311 Office •800-388-2311 Toll Free T Y REMAX Hall of Fame Member Go to teamsanibel.com for Brochures and Virtual Tours Sir I [email protected] a tuxedo, gave humorous 65 introductions to the acts and kept the show running seamlessly. The night began with $ SUNDAY OPEN t a Cindy Lee, who has a C/i background in New York City cabaret, performing Big Spender and AH That HOUSES > Jazz with Barbara Atkins. 73 Comic poet Joe Pacheco o amused the audience with Glenn Carretta & Glenn CarrettaTeam his impersonation of rap music and dancing with his 12 noon-4 p.m. 2 O Grandpopper Rap, done For directions and more information (on open houses) to the drumming of Shawn Kilgore. 1-800-784-2616 Code 333 X* Whitney Congress and Amelia Wright, students Whitney Congress and Amelia Wright SANIBEL at The Sanibel School, X charmed the crowd with 4208 West Gulf Drive Beachview Golf & Tennis X their version of Tomorrow Directly across from the beach from Annie. They were M joined in a skit by fellow Best West Gulf location X student; Travis .Garmager.___ park-like setting- remodeled cottage- Wide lakefront views with much Amanda Steele played granite, large eat in kitchen, privacy. Beautifully appointed, Think of Me on the piano porch, den, bay window. granite, paver brick, pool/spa. from Phantom of the $ 849,000 Opera. Their teacher at ^1302 Par View school, Joe Angelo, played 5742 Pine Tree Qrive 3/3 with pool, cathedral ceiling. an impromptu jazz num- Bayou Front w/ dock & lift Spacious eat in kitchen. Golf course ber. gorgeous views, cathedral ceilings, front. Very private guest suite. "Diva" Bonnie 4/2 remodeled, maple wood Bondurant, who has per- $839,000 formed at Disney World, X cabinetry. You, won't want to leave! returned to the talent X Quiet lane on nearly lh acre show for the fourth time, $1,275,000 joined by Fred and Man X Nordstrom. Frank Murn played the rarely seen Shawn Kilgore and Joe Pacheco sing a comic rap song GLENN'S O1H1K TOP PICKS! ^|03 East Gulf Drive #B JSanibel Arms West # D-3 Kinzie Island gulf front villa with boat 2/2. Direct Gulf front first floor dockage. Every room enjoys beach views. at popular gulf front complex. 3/3.5, cathedral ceilings, skylights. 2 car Furnished with exceptional island garage, cabana, pool, tennis flair! Excellent rentals and condition. $2,395,000 $995,000 1 Paper Fig - Shell Harbor Sanibel Arms West # D-8 ! Deep water luxurious "'Old Florida" Gulf from fop iloor oiner, residence. Oversized property unsurpassed gulf vitw, Wishei/dij er., featuring lighted tiered decking $1,099,000 hat surrounding pool/spa, deeded beach ^.Sanibel Arms West # L-3 access. High ceilings, fireplace, oak Gulf View 2/2 First floor, easy access ' floors, tin roof. $2,595,000 to beach and pool. Impies%i\c 21 Lindgren - Shell Harbor income. On-site renrals/management 400' to beach. Canal-front totally $629,000 remodeled ground level 3/3, "^Coquina Beach #1D Cathedral ceiling, Mexican tile 2/2. 75 steps to the sand. Just like a • Button Box instrument. throughout, granite kitchen, pool- The Kiwanis San-Cap Revue, sponsor beach cottage. 40 units share pool ' paver bricks. Each room filled with by The Sanibei-Captiva Trust Company, and tennis $639,000 Johnny's Pizza, the Island Sun, Bank of upscale detail. the Islands, and the Islander, ended with $1,399,000 the now traditional finale of God Bless * For Brochures and more information America. on these properties please go to The energetic and talented cast included Summer Kilgore, Arielle Espie, Teamsanibel.com or phone 395-3100/1-800-784-2616 Sid Simon, Sandy Greco, Pam Enke and Rick Sosnowski, Ron and Judy Greenwa Doug Stevens and Elizabeth Wells, Coasi GLENN CARRETTA Blend singers Jim Tobin. Andy Sares, Jo Didyoung, ana Harvey Klepsteen, magici 239-395-3100 Terry Harris, Bob and Gretchen Van Hai 239-850-9296 Tierra Luna and the Island Band.£? 800-789-2616 Sandy Greco 1149 Periwinkle Way Uiiiltttli Banker 1J subject to errors onus Sanibel, FL 33957 withdrawal without pn< -t* 66 From page 60 f Arountf The Islands LIVE ON THE ISLANDS There are wine tastings and then to hurricane and other repairs at the there's MY kind of wine tasting. You gallery. combine the tasting with a scenic The gallery is at 751 Tarpon Bay cruise of the islands. That's what Road, Sanibel. For more information, Bailey's Grog Shop is doing on call 472-4557 or visit www.towergl- Wednesday, April 5 on board Lady lery-Sanibel.com. Chadwick. Other entertainment includes: Admission is $35 per person and Dolce Vita presents crooner Paul that also includes hors d'oeuvres and Ventura on Tuesdays and Thursdays. a wine glass to sample wines from The entertainment in The around the world. Riviera restaurant's piano bar this The cruise leaves from McCarthy's weekend will be by Joe Diverio on Marina, 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Friday and Saturday evenings and Captiva. Boarding is at 4:30 p.m. Michael Moore-Kelly on Sunday. and the cruise is from 5 to 7 p.m. Danny Morgan & Friends appear Call 472-5300 for reservations. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 p.m. Speaking of wine, there's still time at Traders, 1551 Periwinkle Way. to make a reservation for Night of Beachview Steakhouse & Grill 100 Wines, a Schoolhouse Theater has entertainment on Fridays by Foundation benefit being held Sunday singer Paul Ventura. at Captiva Island Yacht Club. Tickets There's live jazz at Ellington's are $100 and include food. Call 395- seven nights a week at 937 East Gulf 0308. -••-.--.-- Drive. There's plenty to to on the islands Karaoke with a DJ is the enter- at this time of year, whatever your tainment on Friday nights at The pleasure. Seafood Factory, and there's live If it's art, check out the Tower music Tuesday through Saturday. Gallery's new show, Hot Climate! The Jacaranda has entertain- Hello Kitty and other cute items are part of Cool Art! It features the work of the ment nightly in the Jac Bar. the Easter line-up at Needful Things 23 artists who make up the coopera- ENTERTAINMENT ROUNDUP: tive. Restaurants and bars, please fax Anne Mitchell can he reached at On opening night, Saturday, or e-mail Anne Mitchell with your 1 * 395-1213 or is/ondsuncifi. "aol.com March 25, from 5 to 9 p.m., visi- entertainment schedule for the com- tors can meet the artists and try their ing week at 395-2299 or islandsunc- luck by placing bids on a variety of : Beanie Babies come in the shape of [email protected].& chicks, bunnies and ducks for Easter at art in the silent auction. Proceeds go Needful Things KNOW YOUR LOCAL FISH... STEVE FISHER, THAT rs! JONATHAN HARBOUR y>Lcc\,6cct to- Last of the prime deep water access lots! Westerly views of the Intra-coastal waterway and river. Private gated island features half acre parcel for club house and SANDDOLIAR community amenities. Mediterranean architectural designed homes articulated in multi-level living with Lovely remodeled 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, guiffront condo end unit. Bright and airy. Newer .:!' N water views. Spectacular estate size lot offers over 250 kitchen, baths, tile flooring. Owners used as second home. This unit has not been rented, feet of water frontage with 40 foot dock. Asking Price but Sanddoliar has a great rental potential. Property has beautifully vegetated grounds $2.8 Million. Call Steve Fisher 239-472-2311. $1,159,000 Over 28-year island resident and realtor RE/MAX International Hall of Fame Professional Reai Estate Services on Sanibel-Captiva ITS THE EXPERIENCE1 isiands and the Southwest Florida Coast STEVE FISHER 239-472-2311 • 800-388-2311 • 239-472-0949 '/A steve@sanrbe!eaptivareaitcrs.com «^< •-^^'MSUH. www.sanibeicapttvarealtors.com CAPTIVA ESTATE PROPERTY CAPTIVA ESTATE PROPERTY 16531 CAPTIVA DRIVE 1.3 Acres Bayfront/Deeded Beach Access. Main House/Guest House Caretaker's Home. Main 3/2 Poo! and 2 car garage. 2 boat slips with 5000 Ib boat lifts. Guest 1/1 sundeck (2nd Floor). Two offices on 1st floor. Caretaker - 2/1 with sundeck Call Ralph & Cathy Galietti, Realtors $3,400,000.00 (239) 826-5897 • 800 232-6004 • (239) 454-3891 eves. Lois Warner Ofice: 239-395-9170 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Inc. iiiifeft Broker Associate 1149 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel, FL 33957 • 239-826-5897 USA ONE Real Estate, Inc. 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Great room design with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- & Remodeled tropical home with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. cathedral ceiling. Features include skylights, large screen enclosed Featuring granite counters, plantation shutters, crown deck, laundry room and eat-in-kitchen. Remodeled, including new molding, wainscoting, eat-in kitchen with hardwood roof in 2005. Furnished. Community features 2 tennis courts. floors throughout. Large screened enclosed heated pool $735,000 and spa. Custom designer furnishings included. $1,095,000 Colony Beach Estates Elegant 4 bedroom, 4 bath single family home in gated community with partial gulf views. Spacious master suite with private sundeck. Features include an elevatoj, 2 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar. Private pool with spa and waterfall. $1,975,000 Phone Sanctuary Golf Community Homesite Overlooking the 12th green at the Sanctuary Golf Community, the view includes a tranquil lake surrounded by countless wildlife. Membership is available at the private golf club, Web S«e $375,000 .PERFffiJLYWTUME , with Your Real Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, the lifestyle on Sanibel Island offers the perfect blend of amenities. When you're ready to explore your real estate options here, count on Steve Harrell & Toby Tblp for the insight and expertise you n«d to make the most of your opportunities. Invest your confidence in a dynamic real CokSwell Banker Residential Rea! Estate, Inc. estate team that offers Call Steve and Toby today! 1149 Periwinkk Way • Sanibel, FL 53957 68 Gabriel Faure in the West Garden' Court of Non-stop: Spring In Washington D.C. the Gallery. The first major museum exhibition in the United States of the avant-garde Dada movement will also be shown at the National Gallery of Art until May 14. The exhibition, Beliinni, Giorgione, Titian and the Renaissance of Venetian Painting"opens at the National Gallery on •f-. June 18 and continues until September 17. It teat'ires Titian's Pastoral Concert on loan from the Louvre in Paris. • Art from Paris and London is featured in the new exhibit, Degas, Sickert and Toulouse-Lautrec: London and Paris. 1870-1910 at the Phiilips Collection through May 14. Willard 2006: A Hotel's Legacy, A Nation's History commorates the 20th anniversary of the hotel's reopening in 1986. Abraham Lincoln stayed at the elegant hotel for 10 days prior to his inaugura- by Priscilla Friedersdorf tion. He ran up a tab of $773.75 (today's ' equivalent of $16,000) and had to use his he new terminal of the Southwest Florida International Airport has given first presidential paycheck to settle the bill. travellers many more non-stop destinations. There are five scheduled two hour This lovely hotel has been faithfully and Tflights between Fort Myers and Washington Reagan Airport each day. The car- exquisitely renovated and decorated in the riers are U.S. Air, United Airlines and AirTran. Roundtrip fares vary from $158 to period in which it was built. It is still expen- $228, depending on dates and times. sive but a walk through the lobby and pub- The National Cherry Blossom Festival will be celebrated in the capital from March lic rooms on the main floor is free. A drink Cezanne's The Artist's Father Reading 25 through April 9. In addition to strolling along the Potomac under the lovely pink in the ornate mirrored bar, tea in the regal blossoms, visitors can enjoy a fireworks display on April 1, A Japanese lantern lighting Peacock Alley just off the lobby or lunch at the shady new sidewalk cafe in front of the ceremony on April 2, a parade down Constitution Avenue and a Japanese street festi- hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue would be a spring delight. val, both on the April 8. For further information: An extensive collection of 100 of the greatest oil paintings and watercolors by Cherry Blossom Festival - www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org; National Gallery French artist Paul Cezanne entitled Cezanne in Provence continues at the National of Art - www.nga.gov or 202-842-6176; Phillips Collection - www.phillipscollection. Gallery of Art until May 7. In addition to the art exhibit, the gallery will have numer- org or 202-387-2151; Willard Intercontinental - Washington.intercontinental.com.* ous film programs, lectures and a special free concert on April 9, at 6 p.m., by The Eusia String Quartet and pianist James Dick performing works by Claude Debussy and M.ignihum 6 balionm estate home on a pri\,irc Meticulously updated, spacious 4 bedroom. 3 -\dor.iblc OIK bedroom, one b.nh condo on Yinihd Rare ? One of tin. Lw sea walied canal lots on Island with Greek revival columns and elaborate bath home offers over 5,000 square feet. New with great views of the Gulf. Great rental complex Sanibel. Boat lift, water and electric in place. detailing. Expansive two story home, living/dining wood and tile flooring, gourmet kitchen, elevator with pool, spa, racquet ball courts, BBQ grills Shell Harbor subdivision. Moments to the Gulf with fireplace and lighted built in cabinets. Spacious and more. Beach access across the street to the and on-site rental management. Fantastic rental and Bay by boat. Deeded beach access is only a master suite. Grand staircase to second level with den, beautiful, sandy gulf beach. Spectacular sunsets, income, one of the best on the Island. Pets allowed. short walk or bike away. fireplace, sundeck and three guest bedrooms. Elevated pool & hot tub make this a wonderful get-away. Offered furnished at $669,000. Asking $1,126,000 pool with terrace. Fabulous views of intersecting Asking $1,549,000 furnished canals. Lush tropical gardens. Boat dock with lift. Priced at $2,990,000. 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The only politicians he mentioned Reporting On by name during the evening were U.S. Senator John McCain, of Arizona, and Iraq War U.S. Senator Barack Obama, of Illinois, by Max Friedersdorf while adding that "with a war going on, politics is especially difficult." elebrated Newsman Jim Lehrer Lehrer said he becomes so absorbed stoutly defended the news media in his subject matter when preparing to cagainst charges of negative interview a guest on the NewsHour that -) reporting on the Iraq war before an any personal bias he might have "doesn't - overflow BIG ARTS FORUM audience enter my head. The more you know at Schein Hall last Sunday evening. about something, the less opinionated Speaking before the final program of you become. I might ask a senator about the 2006 Distinguished Scholars Lecture shipping grain to Cuba, and he might say Series, Lehrer, the anchor for the Public yes, but let's bomb Havana first, and I Television program, The NewsHour might ask him what kind of grain." with Jim Lehrer, commented that when Lehrer doesn't agree with critics who people are being killed there is going to believe journalism is a disappearing be negative news. Jim Lehrer, host of the Public Television news program, The NewsHour with Jirri Lehrer institution giving way to computer blog- Lehrer, engaging in a program entitled (left), was the featured speaker last Sunday at the FORUM of BIG ARTS* Distinguished gers and late night comedians. On the A Conversation With Jim Lehrer, was Scholars Lecture Series at Schein Hall. The famed newsman was welcomed to Sanibel contrary, Lehrer believes "all stories come responding to a question from the audi- and introduced by Dick Wright, a chair of the FORUM, who also moderated "A from the newspapers originally and are ence about President Bush's complaint Conversation With Jim Lehrer." picked up by others." that the media reports only negative news Lehrer said he decided to become a on Iraq. our name. We run 10 or 12 pictures at editor of a nightly news program before journalist at 16 years of age, and being "There is also a lot of negative report- a time with no commentary, just some moving on to Washington. from the "Hemingway generation," the ing about murders," Lehrer commented. music. I get complaints that we are anti- Lehrer has moderated 10 presidential way to become a writer was to get a job "There is a general negative premise war, or we are glorifying war. I feel quite debates, including the three debates in on a newspaper. that goes along with the territory of war. emotional about this, and I tell you, we the last two presidential races. Serving In his own practice of journalism, Perhaps when a Humvee is blown up by are never going to stop running those as the sole moderater in these events, Lehrer said his guidelines include: a roadside bomb, the five Humvees that photos," Lehrer stated. Lehrer said he selects his own questions, Do nothing I cannot defend; made it could be mentioned." Lehrer's career in journalism began and shares them with no one before the Cover, write and present every story Lehrer also defended the NewsHour after college and a tour of duty with the nominees are questioned. "I feel very with the care I would want if the story practice of showing pictures of every ser- United States Marines, as a reporter for honored to have been selected to moder- were about me; vice man or woman killed in Iraq. the Dallas Morning News. He moved ate these debates, and I have the scars to Assume there is at least one other side "These men and women are dying in from there to the Dallas Times-Herald show for it," Lehrer added. or version of every story; to public television and later became,the Lehrer said his approach to journal- Assume the viewer is as smart and car- ism is based on the belief by Thomas ing and good a person as I am; Judy and Dave Osterholt Jefferson that to survive, a democracy Assume personal lives are private mat- needs an informed electorate, and a free ter until a legitimate turn in ther story present... ^e ) press is necessary for this purpose. "The absolutely mandates otherwise; purpose of journalism is to watch the Carefully separate opinion and analysis people in power," Lehrer added. from straight news stories, and clearly Asked if there is any cure for the label everything; pervasive cynicism of American politics, Do not use anonymous sources or Lehrer defended those who take the blind quotes except on rare and monu- "time, energy, mind and spirit to run for mental occasions, no one should ever be office. The percentage of bad apples is allowed to attack another anonymously; about the same as other professions, and And, finally, I am not in the entertain- we should encourage good people to ment business.^? run. SANIBEL [NN CONDO Coco Bay! Sanibel island-style cottage! Brand New Carriage Home; Rarely available; Prime Only a block to the beach. 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Buzz Murphy • Pamela Murray • Allen Myers • Ed Myers • Michael 4 Mary Myers • Tenya Myers • John Myllynen < Clyde 4 Mary Mynatt • Thomas 4 Bemadette Nachazel • Marcel 4 Lucille Nadeau • John 4 Kym Nader • Charles 4 Goldie Nave • Nave Plumbing • Corby Nelson • Greg Nelson • Steve 4 Margaret Nelson • Tom 4 Sandy Nelson • Frank Nero • Bill Newman • Peter 4 Barbara Newton • Peggy Nichols • John Nicholson • Sheila Noggle • Bill Noone '.Larry Noone • John Northrop • George 4 Dorothy Norton • Don Novotny • Mona O'Bryani • Robert 4 Nancy Oden ' Gloria O'Flannery • Pam Ohl • Tim 4 Julie O'Neill • Optimist Club • Laura O'Sullivan • Patricia Pakulak • Tom 4 Christine Paraboschi • Charles Parker • Jeanne Parks • Robert Parks • Charles 4 Shirley Parslow • Bob 4 Linda Patterson • Roger 4 Mary Paufler • Larry 4 JoAnn Paul • Dick 4 Mary Paulson • Ray 4 Debbie Pavelka • Gail Pavlick • Alyce Payton • Leslie Pendleton, Jr.• Jeff 4 Heather Penn • Kim Perkey -Wayne 4 Deborah Perkey • Peter 4 Mary Perkins • Jim Perry • Richard Pesci • Klaus Petersen • Maureen Peterson • Bill Pettibone • Eric 4 Mary Ellen Pfeifer • Lew 4 Helene Phillips • Carolyn Piek • Diana Pietrowski • Susan, Christopher 4 Jon Pilcher • Sue Ann Pirsch • Jan Pitzi • Georgia Plumb • Tim Podgorski • Brian 4 Elka Podlasek • Carl Podlasek • Don Polen • Pedro 4 Gayl Ponce • Doris Potts • Nan Powell • Rob 4 Kim Price • Paul 4Toni Primeaux • Jack 4 Karen Primm • Joel 4 Kathy Prosser • Doris Puglia • Donald Quass • Marjorie Quellmalz • John Quill in • Bill 4 Andonetta Radicchi • Karen Ragatz • Lawrence Raia • Clark 4 Pam Rambo * John & Sara Ramming • Helen Ramsey • Joseph 4 Oawn Ramsey • Ransavage/Johnston • Louis 4 Ann Rapp • Terri Ray • Susan Redding 'Sally Reed • Regina Burnette 4 Melissa Simpher • Liz Reid '.Eric 4 Elaine Reilly • Marcia Reilly • Norma Reinhardt • Alan Remtos • Eleanor Rende • Tom Rep'plinger • Hernan 4 Dolores Reyes • J, Reyes-Garci • Jim 4 Joan Reynolds • Don 4 Joyce Rice • Ron 4 Liz Rich • Keith 4 Peggy Richardson • Ted Richardson • Elizabeth Richmond • Fred Richter • Melissa Riner • Robert 4 Lynn Ritchiin • Roy Ritts • Tom 4 Laura Ann Rizzo • Janet Robbins • Zoe Cohen 4 Wade Robert • Paul Roberts • Todd 4 Deidra Roberts • Brigette Robertson • Ellis Robinson • Gary Robinson • Pedro 4 Sheila Rodriguez • Richard Roehl • Alfred Roepstorff • Goeff 4 Robbie Roepstorff • Matt Roepstorff • Gary Rogers • Rich 4 Arlana Roman • Stanley 4 Lois Rose • Kim Ross • Barry Roth • Alex 4 Eileen Roulston • Kevin 4 Doreen Ruane • Debbie Ruby • Lois Runninger • Bob Sabatino • Louis Sabin • Sean Safe • Dawn Salerno • Joan Salustro • Melinda Saminski • Sanibei Creative Tile • Beverly Sansone • Charlie Sappenfield • Donna Saternus • Carol Savitscus • Tom Sawver • Mary Anne Saxl • Mary Sayers • Amy Sbarra • Polly Schadt • Irene Schaff • Bill Schecker • Ginny Scheetz • Carol Scheiber • A! 4 Dinah Schell • Robert 4 Sherry Scherer • Michael 4 Monica Schiksnis • C.U. 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Wilson • David Wing .• Betsy Winters • Leo Wise • Scott 4 Maria Wohr • Mike Wojchick«John Wolf • Samuel 4 Jesse Wood • Craig Woodard • Joe Woods • Mary Worth • Wendy Wulff • Charles 4 Sondra Prison 'Linda Yoder • Michaei Young • Willadean *ung • Mike 4 Linda Zahorchak < Rudy 4 Sandy Zahorchak«Frederick 4 Pamela Zeigter • Steve 4 Linda Zenger • Jack 4 Judy Ziemba • Ira 4 Paula Zlatkin • Roger 4 Kathy Zocki • Donald Zordani > Congratulations to 1st place winner Terry Dixon of Fort Myers (new car or $20,000 cash); 2nd place winner Hank Shaudys ($2,000); 3rd place winner Kathleen McMenamy ($1,000) Thanks to our island businesses who helped us sell the tickets: Bank of the Islands, Bailey's, Gully's, Lazy Flamingo, Sam Galloway Ford, Congress Jewelers, Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille, Fresh Produce, The Island Cow, Lucky Dog, Macintosh Books & Paper, Sunglasses Internationale, Sanibei Island Bookshop, South Seas Sanibei & Captiva Properties, and YOLO Watersports on Captiva 7|The Imani Winds Quintet os CSi he Imani Winds Quintet will be on stage at BIG ARTS, Saturday, April 1, at 8 p.m. CM These five accomplished musicians created Imani Winds with the X T U express desire to expand the boundaries of the traditional wind quintet and explore, the links between European, African and American music traditions. The name Imani, "faith" in Swahili, embodies this mission. Since joining forces in 1997, this young ensemble of African/Latin American heritage has already established a distinct presence in the classical music world for their dynamic playing and innovative programming. Q Valerie Coleman, an award winning flutist several times over, is on the faculty of the Juilliard School Music Advancement Program. Toyin Spellman, oboist, has been SUNDIAL T-401 principal oboist of the Chicago Civic Orchestra in addition to performing with other well-known symphonies. Mariam Adams, clarinetist and recipient of many awards, has given recitals in San Francisco's Star Classic Recital Hall, in addition to many other venues. Jeff Scott, french hornist, is known for his work on Broadway in The Lion King, Show Boat, On the Town, and more. He also performs for Alvin Ailey. Monica Ellis, bassoonist, has toured the United States and Europe, and is on the faculty of Julliard's Music Advancement Program. The evening's program will Enjoy all the amenities of Sundial Resort include a rich selection of works in this large 2BR/2BA with den unit. ranging from classics by De Falla Featuring update kitchen, washer, dryer to Mongo Santamaria's Afro Blue and Piazolla's tangos. The and fully furnished, great rental with the event is sponsored by Wachovia. on-site program at Sundial!! Tickets are available for $40 at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL. 395-0900.* Call Judy Reddington for details on Imani Winds Quintet these great properties and more! Phone (239) 472-1511 Our E-Mail address is [email protected] Toll free (800) 233-8829 RESORfQyEST. Veggie Chicken Saute PAID ADVERTISEMENT .-..-.. : . Sandcastle 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil 3/4 cup diced sweet onion Kitchen 1/2 cup diced celery LET'S TALK by Barbara Beardsley 1 cup chopped broccoli flowerets 1 cup chopped zucchini REAL ESTATE Te've been 1 cup diced apple doing lots „ 1/2 cup raisins Presented By Wof stir- 1 package Morningstar Farms chicken Marjorie Davison fry dinners lately. • sStrips Season on the 1 cup Arborio rice, prepared accord- islands is our busi- ing to package directions DON'T TAKE IT PERSONALLY est time of year, Prepare rice, and set aside. ou have a listing appointment with a Occasionally we encounter a housekeeper who so all time savers Saute the onion, celery, broccoli and real estate agent who shows up with a maintains a house to perfection, but that is rare. are welcome. Here Ydetailed market analysis and a list of all the Most sellers need a little coaching ro make their zucchini in oil for several minutes until advantages of listing with his or her company. The homes show well. Providing concrete ideas for is one that I have onion browns slightly and are tender. Add agent then goes through every part of your home, home staging is an important part of our job. The developed most apple and raisins. Cover and saute over making suggestions about how you can stage your better your home looks while it's on the market recently using lo.ts of medium low heat until apple is tender. home to show at its best. «area», the more likely it is to sell quickly, and for veggies and vegetar- Add veggie chicken strips and cook for This last part makes some sellers a little the best price. ian chicken strips (you can find these in about three to four minutes. Serve over uncomfortable. The Realtor's recommendations Margie specializes in Sanibel, Captiva and Ft.. the frozen food section). We really love rice.5^ about cosmetic improvements can make sellers Myers real estate. She was named Realtor of the Year this one, because it is versatile and quick. realize that they should have been more vigilant in by Sanibel and Captiva Assn. of Realtors in 2000 and Try this with a vinaigrette-dressed green keeping up with what seemed like minor "fix-up" 2002, Her new book, "How To Make Your Realtor salad. projects. If your realtors suggestions make you Get You Vje Best Deal-South Florida Edition" is feel a little defensive, remember that none of this is mustreading if you are thinking of buying or selling. personal! Call Margie at PMR 472-151U or e-mail her at Margie@MargieDavison. com. 73 : ;•••-. i ."I'!• •••„"..••.> \::l[-\ i \i ,'.;•//! •.! •v.'u r" :.iry !. i ji.j.'i V:; .-. .-' rJ- .;;• i.i.-iv. > O CO Z > X) O 1 •.:) •. -n1".* I ro T£1 •'^•'••. • '• :.• : v"^^-i!- •••••' Gulf view from top-floor 2 bedrm w/den, Vaulted ceilings, celestory windows, & i st floor walk-out, right on beach, & 2nd floor end-unit overlooking pool & over 1500 sq. ft., covered parking, pool, beach view from this top-fioor 2-bedrm recently remodeled, super income- tropical courtyard to gulf, just updated, & o tennis, & income. $749,000 furnished end-unit w/updated kitchen. $699,000 producer too. $ 1,100,000 furnished rental income. $674,900 newly furnished •'•iH iL- i '.• •:.-••-. '. ! -.- ."'. .".. -i; -.-h - All Wilh Gulf Views SAND TOINTF £ This direct view from 3rd floor center of High-tech luxury rehab at this 2nd floor Remodeled corner 2 bedrm w/den plus Top-floor 2 bedrm w/vaulted ceiling, "C" bldg, nearly 1000 sq. ft. 1 bedrm, 2 bedrm w/den & beach view. All new alcove, roof-top sundeck, new kitchen, tnls v;eWr covered parking, & very good rental income too. $699,000 furnished inside. $999,000 w/income $55K+ baths, & more. $1,174,000 furnished rental history. $849,000 furnished 1 CROWN COLONY SUNDIAL RESORT '•[ -. ilx.ll '.'. . i H I," ill , i IIJI, Top-floor 3-bedrm carriage home in This view from 2 bedrm w/den, Tropical 3 bedrm w/family room & pool Large 4 bedrm w/pool on Kittiwake cul- Oxford Pointe, expansive view, & golf remodeled kitchen & baths, tile floors, on cul-de-sac waterway, beach access, de-sac, overlooks lake to golf course, new community amenities. $399,000 guaranteed income. $899,000 furnished golf course, tennis club, & more. $799,000 gourmet kitchen, & more. $899,000 BELLE MEADE ISLAND WOODS GULF SHORES SANIBEL SHORES Nearly 1/2 acre on sandy lane, 2 lots One of the Irtst opportunities to build in Cleared cul-de-sac lot on Sanibel River V.iuint lot on Pon«w St with this beach suitable for one large or small single- this new community. Vacant residential waterway & just a stroll to the access just up the street, convenient family home & pool. $299,900 lot near pool & tennis too. $389,000 community beach access. $474,000 east-end mid-island location. $374,000 THE SANCTUARY 2242 Periwinkle Way Suite 3 at Sanibel Square 472-HOME (4663) 888-603-0603 H K <\ i Build in Sanibei's only private golf & tennis community, 1/3+acre lot with I this view of 13th fairway. $399,900 iiW&a«flaS«9*.i5 »'Ses3E!«l«B»ta»«Pi*isai*8y«*«Si'-. ^Seahorse Festival Raises $27K o Bonnie Bondurant and Haley Encarnacion Bill Barnett and Marvell Bradley Getting ready for refreshments near the entrance of The Seahorse Festival total of four pigs, and races every 45 min- utes. The winning cheering sections won ribbons. "It was a hoot.' said Fay. by Brian Johnson The popular pig activities helped The Sanibel School bring in over $27,000. robably the highlight of the Seahorse Festival was when Nancy McDole. the They took in $10,000 at the gate. vice-principal of The Sanibel School, leaned down to kiss a pig. Her students $14,000 from the silent auction and Pcheered wildly and applause filled the air. $3,000 in sponsorship. Second grade teacher Jennifer Hall also "won" the chance to kiss one of the pigs "It was a privilege to work on a proj- brought in from Lake City in northern Florida for the PTA fundraiser. "We decided to ect that raised money for teachers - they have her kiss a pig too," said Wesley Fay, who chaired the Seahorse Festival. "The do their job so well," said Fay. "And the kids were just dying to see it." Seahorse Festival went great because we The idea for the pigs came from Fay, who attended a similar event in North had such good volunteers." Carolina five years ago. The children were also excited about watching the pig races New mom Jennifer McSorley led a that were held on an oval track at the side of the new pavilion. Tony and Hayley Halski group that opened the time capsule. It Each section of children were "assigned" a pig who they urged on. There were a turned out to be buried in 1989 by the IAKESIDE IN GUMBO LIMBO LOGGERHEAD CAY ON QUIET BEVERLY LANE • 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath • A very private Vi+ acre property Beautiful top-floor unit in Sanibel's most popular beach-rront complex. • Surrounded by lush vegetation Only steps to the beach, this recently remodeled, light and bright condo is convenient to everything and has water views from two sides. Good rental • Large 40ft. pool income along with pool, tennis, and on-site management makes this an • Vaulted ceilings excellent choice as a second home investment. Offered at $779,900. • Master Suite on second floor Call Phil Nolden for more details or your private showing. RE/MAX of the Islands $729,000 2400 Palm Ridge Rd. Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 839-6340 cell Call Owner Direct for appointment (239) 472-2311 office 472-4420 Phil Nolden RAiKV*'** (800) 388-2311 toll free Tennis Legends Coming To Beachview by Brian Johnson wo-time Australian Open champ Johan Kriek, a Naples resident, will be coming to Sanibel on Sunday, to play in a doubles exhibition with for- Tmer U.S. star Jimmy Arias at Beachview Tennis Club. A number of Sanibel tennis fans saw Kriek play former world No.l Jim Courier at the Outback Champions Series senior event held in Naples in early March. As usual, Kriek entertained the crowd with the combination of brilliant shotmaking and vaudeville histrionics. Last year, at Beachview, Kriek played a prank during the exhibition by tak- ing his cell phone out of his pocket and pretending to talk on it while standing at the net. When a shot came right at him he nonchalantly flicked it away for a winner. This year the exhibition will serve as a fundraiser for CROW, which is in the middle of its first-ever capital campaign. Monies will go toward helping CROW reach its $2.8 million goal. To make a donation, call CROW at 472-3644. Beachview head pro Mitch Hodge will take part in the doubles exhibition Taylor Wychulius, front, can't wait to jump in with a partner to be announced, potentially two-time NCAA champion and 1986 French Open finalist Mikael Pernfors. To find out more information about the Beachview fundraiser, call 472-9099 The date of the event is to be announced.^ Johan Kriek EVENT SPONSORS Thank You! Bank of the Islands Beachview Golf and Tennis Club SEAHORSE FESTIVAL Breeze Newspapers SEAHORSE SPONSORS Bailey's General Store Sponsors Lauren Lockard, Scarlet Price, Michael Cedar chest Benchmark Genera! Contractors, Inc. Wolter Congress Jewelers BittrJIe's The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club m^ *e rertats FRIEND OF THE SCHOOL SPONSORS Ace Hardware- John Ornate Th A o Henderson I Franklin Attnys at Law Big Arts i he Island Su n Her Spofts Cioset Rene Durand The Grog Shop Home Economics Class Kiwanis ' The Jaoaranda Restaurant Hungry Heron The Martnello Family Lighthouse Catt JP Morgan Lima Sanibel Air Conditioning Old Town Sanibef Establishments Key West Sea Express Sanibel Hartour Resort & Spa Rassa Steaks and Seafood Leaping Lizzards Sign Co. Bra ORIA OTLANNERY Our E-Mail address is Phone (239) 472-1511 T = Toll free (800) 233-8829 [email protected] REJORTQUJEST, 72 CO 5 CO 2 > O Mike Hartman Realtor" Offering An Island Lifestyle DIRECT GULF FRONT HOME Gulf Shores 4 bed 2.5 baths with expansive decks, pool, hot tub. Tour Island Properties In Our wet bars, modern kitchen, new root, and much more,.. Environmentally FriencQy Electric Cars" Call Mike at 4"~2-585^ for a private showing Offered at $3,699,000 TRULY STEPS TO THE BEACH MASSIVE CURB APPEAL BREATHTAKING VIEWS POOL/HOT TUB BEACH VIEW List your home with Mike Hartman at Sellstate. See for yourself what a difference Your Home our marketing plan can make. List with the firm who will commit or to the sale, with intense marketing open houses, and television ads. Condo Here Let our team go to Your home can still make it into the work for you next issue - call Mike now 472-3839 Call Mike today • 472-3839 [email protected] 78 From page 6 Some have questioned whether one city has used washed shell paths at its public was to have a, plan. ._ is even needed, saying the land devel- Gulfside City Park. Tomlinson said while the burden of Watered Down opment code offers all the guidelines "I have spoken to Gates (Castle, preparation falls on the individual, there 8 a proposed pool that will be three feet six needed. public works director) about it. He said were some things the city should do, such inches above ground. The code determines size and mass of it is cheaper to install and easier to fix," as identify which employees can work X structures, height limits and setbacks and Compton told the council. He also said from home and which public meetings O But as Vice-Mayor Mick Denham ex pointed out, that's all it does. harmony with other neighboring homes. that the shell paths would better fit the can be cancelled. < "All it does is notify neighbors they Some say council should trust its plan- character of the neighborhood. "We have to prepare for transmis- are going to put it in but it doesn't stop ning staff to handle applications and alert The wood-construction walkovers sion through birds," he said. That means them," Denham said. "We have drifted them when circumstances called for an were among 15 damaged or destroyed by involving the "Ding" Darling Wildlife away from (the original intent) so far that opinion.^ Hurricane Charley in August 2004. The Refuge and CROW. it has no teeth. It has been watered down Federal Emergency Management Agency "At this point you should never handle so much..." he said. is paying 90 percent of the replace- dead birds without-gloves," he advised. i Lack of action leaves some Sanibel Compton Loses ment cost of the walkovers to their pre- City Manager Judie Zimomra said that property owners in limbo. Currently, a storm design. The Lee County Tourist 80 percent of CROW rescues come from zoning-in-progress ordinance prevents Bid For Shell Paths Development Council is paying for recon- off-island. In the event of an epidemic, structing the Seagrape and Buttonwood "Do we want (the animals) coming on- the construction of elevated pools without by Anne Mitchell a long form application process, which walkovers with recycled plastic. island?" she asked.# takes about 10 months. n effort by William Compton to The city will move ahead with con- Jim Lavelle told council he bought a have the city replace beach walk- struction of the walkovers, along with lot a year ago and can't move ahead with Aover with washed shell paths at three others at Beach Road, Donax Timeshare his plans for a home with an elevated Seagrape and Buttonwood lanes on the Street and Gulfside City Park.* pool until the issue is resolved. east end of Sanibel, failed Tuesday. Ordinance "It takes about a year to go through City council voted 3-1 with Jim a long form application and if that is Jennings opposed to move ahead with Sanibel Plans Is Passed the determination of the council we will plans for an elevated walkway after hear- by Anne Mitchell have to sell this particular lot and go else- ing from Rob Loflin, natural resources For Avian Flu where," Lavelle said. director, that walkovers, while not pre- by Anne Mitchell timeshare unit can only be estab- The ordinance has been through serving vegetation, better protect the lished in a dwelling unit if all at least five drafts over the last seven beach dune. he City of Sanibel is making pre- Adwelling units in the residential months and each time planning com- Compton said he had 49 signatures liminary plans for dealing with an development... are also timeshare units. mission members and council members from residents in support of shell path- Tavian flu epidemic, should it reach That language effectively keeps time- poked many holes in it. ways, saying that the beach accesses the United States. share conversions out of Sanibel's resi- are not heavily used. Also, he said the Police Chief Bill Tomlinson presented dential neighborhoods and discourages it a draft strategy to the city council on in condominium developments. Tuesday, saying, "The idea is to have a The ordinance, which had its second plan of action if it occurs, like planning and final reading by the city council NEAR RIVER CQMDO AT QUAIL RUN for a hurricane. For this flu, there is no Tuesday, does allow conversion to time- vaccine." share units in the resort housing zone, I ThkThis light, bright 212 first floor condo in Peppertree Tomlinson said an avian flu pandemic but only if the entire development goes Pointe .provides garden views and lake front walking in 1918 killed 500,000 to 600,000 timeshare. Also, condominium sales pro- trails. It is only a few steps away from the community Americans. spectuses must also allow the creation of pool, sauna, BBQ, shuffleboard, billiards and Vice-Mayor Mick Denham didn't think timeshare estates. community center and less than V2 mile from the river. the council "should get too tangled up" Timeshare cannot be prohibited per Offered for only $235,000. in the issue and did not need to get sup- se, said City Attorney Ken Cuyler. #. Please call Jennifer MeSorley at plies in yet, such as masks and antiviral City leaders wanted to prevent frac- 239404-6264 for more information. handwash solutions. But Council member tional ownership of single family homes, Jim Jennings said it wouldn't cost much opening the door to high impact use. for the city to have a supply of masks for The ordinance has undergone a lot of employees just in case. tweaking since it was first drafted. FALCONE REALTY GROUP Council member Tom Rothman said Planning Director Robert Duffy said [email protected] he could see the headlines already: "City Sanibel has 384 timeshare units in 11 www.jennifermcsorley.com buys masks for avian flu." buildings, all in the resort housing district.^ 239-404-6264 • 239-472-1359 However, Rothman said one of the best ways to alleviate fears among the Contact Ken Frey (239) 472-3535 Stunning Beach Front, 3 BR, 2 BA Sanibel condo completely renovated without exception. GULF ACCESS BUILDABLE LOT Tastefully furnished with a bright 1.75 ACRE South Fort Myers. Able to be split. island decor. Beautiful beach. Call $895,000 today for your private showing. Call Rojene Page/Prudential Florida WCI Realty Offered for $1,250,000. 239 940 7606 Prudential 1628 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel "in the Heart of the Island Shops" sides and serrated edges. The leaf stems, or Plant Smart: petioles, are red. 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Although a fast grower, it will take a few years for this long- Propagate this desirable tree with seeds lived tree to reach its full glory or cuttings. and shading potential. But it's Sources-. Native Florida Plants by well worth the wait. Robert G. Haehle and Joan Brookwell This large tree will paint your and Waterwise by the South Florida Water landscape with vivid color during Management District. the colder months. And an extra Plant Smart explores native South bonus - it's pest and disease Florida plants that will help you create resistant. a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, Plant this water- and cold- storm- and pest-resistant landscape. tolerant tree in full sun to partial Planting native saves you money, work, shade. It will thrive best in a low and worry.;U or wet spot in the yard. 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Changing Climate, for all Sanibel and Captiva residents and business owi.ers At first, Cattell, 81, took it seriously. Ton Thursday, April 6 at 7 p.m. in Schein Performance Hall at BIG ARTS. Then the Sanibel resident looked more The program is sponsored by Sanibel and Captiva Fire and Rescue Districts. closely at the letter — and its demands — The speaker will be Daniel Noah, warning coordination meteorologist with the and it set off an alarm bell in her head. National Weather Service for the Tampa Bay office in Ruskin, Florida. Instead of following the instructions, This multi-media presentation will explore how climate change and rising water she decided to call the Social Security temperatures may be affecting extreme weather, expecially the hurricanes of the last office in Fort Myers to check it out. It two years. He will also explore hurricane forecasting and storm surge calculations. was a wise move; Noah has been with the National Weather Service for 17 years. He has experi- If she had complied, she would have enced firsthand the power of hurricanes while forecasting on-site in the Lee County given her original birth certificate and her Emergency Operations Center for Charley and Wilma.O bank account information to scam artists, who would have been able to help them- Bettie Cattell with the scam letter she selves to her funds. received continued on page 2 Letter From Yetebon, Ethiopia I The following letter is from Scott Martell, a longtime island writer who is now serving with Project Mercy in a mountainous rural area of Ethiopia. Next week, the Island Sun will begin publishing Martell's "African Journal," a weekly column that will describe his experiences in Ethiopia, including glimpses into Ethiopian lifestyles, culture, natural environment, and portraits of some of the interesting people he meets. See www.projectmercy.org for details about this efficient, indig- enous Christian mission that could serve as a model for the rest of rebuilding Africa and consider supporting this worthwhile organization. by Scott Martell ear Friends - Exhavier e-musgun! (a greeting in Amharic that generally trans- lates to "Praise be to God!") D It doesn't seem like less than a month ago that I left the comforts of the U.S. to head to rural Africa. Oddly, I feel I've been here for years and that I was never any place else. Perhaps my mind has truly been "blown" clean by God. I feel Him filling me with Himself, and I feel blessed. Yetebon, where Project Mercy does its work, is about two hours into the country southwest of the capital. We are very comfortable in our compound, with electricity, running water, hot showers, superb meals. Most of our 110-volt electrical gadgets have burned out, despite converters, but we don't stress the little stuff (please pray that this little laptop keeps On plugging away, however). What do I miss? My daughter, Florida friends, my church, the fact that there is no School set to begin in Yetebon television, or town or city experiences, including any social or cultural scene, few news- papers. .. A little more variety in the food might be good (thoughts of a filet mignon from the Normandie is turning from dream into nightmare). But I really don't miss a Christianity is experiencing vibrant growth and is full of the spirit here. One whole lot. Ethiopian teacher could not stand anything about Christians, or Christianity, but the Lord brought him to his knees, and to Him, just a few months ago. Now, this teacher What do I like best? The mountains above our 8,500-foot elevation are gorgeous; I is on fire for Jesus. Last week he went to a witch doctor's tuckal (mud and straw hope to hike in them this weekend. The starry night sky seems as if it could be collect- home) and presented the gospel to him for several hours. Also, we have two evangeli- ed with a simple reach of the hand. The village people yell "hello" or "how are you?" cals who make house calls and are extremely well received. One little girl at a home when I run the rural tracks out in the farmland. I have a iot of stories to share and will they visited was sick; they prayed over her and the next day the family showed up ask- do so in detail in my Island Sun columns. Jogging with two young boys and their herd ing to learn more (with a healthy girl in tow). of cattle and goats was just one interesting interlude. Next week in Part II: Ethiopia needs prayer as many see civil war imminent in this I am teaching primarily Muslim kids of all ages in 4th, 5th, 7th, and 9th grade. It is struggling democracy. said I have at least one married girl in my 5th grade class. The 7th and 9th have sever- al students who are older than 18. Most are anxious to learn, and appreciate learning God Bless, the English language. I have found I love teaching. I find this surprising, but one never Scott Martell, Yetebon, Ethiopia, February 26, 2006.* knows where hidden gifts may be found. I've always loved children. 2B From page IB Before the letter arrived, Cattell had "It's scary. I was still sharp enough to o o received a call from someone purport- see through this, "she said, but she fears Brightest Horizons 8Social Security ing to be from the Social Security it could happen again. 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Salvation Army Showcases The Good Works Of Volunteers And Community Partners he Salvation Army presented awards to outstanding supporters of the agency on March 17 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Army staff and friends gath- Tered to honor and showcase volunteers and community partners who give of their time, talent and resources to help others. In 2005, 2,433 volunteers reinforced the ranks of the Army's small staff to give back to those in need in the community. "Our 2,400 volunteers are the backbone of our organization. Oiir volunteers allow us to 'do the most good' with every dollar people entrust to our mission of assisting people in need in Lee County," said Major Ausrruberto Hores III, corps officer for the Lee County Salvation Army. The Salvation Army, for second year, recognized the top award winners in four categories with the highest award, the Loving Cup. The Loving Cup is an appropriate honor for the care and compassion these individuals and groups offered in extraordi- nary ways. The four categories receiving the top awards are: Group of the Year: US Marine Corp League which organizes theToys for Tots drive in Lee County and provided The Salvation Army with over 35,000 to give to children in need After their trip from the Midwest, snowbirds arrive on Sanibel photo by Kitten NicKoley Business of the Year: Chico's which provided $10,000 to the Army's Kettle Campaign to assist in con- tinuing outreach to our neighbors in need and had a team of employees ring bells at Colonial Crossings Publix during the Kettle Campaign bringing in an additional $300 towards the Kettle Campaign Sam Galloway Ford continues to support the Army by donating vehicles used to 1328 SEASPRAY LANE coordinate the county's bell ringing efforts during the Kettle Campaign Albertson's assists the Army through the holiday food basket ministry Wonderful homesite located in Advisory Board Member of the Year: Seaspray subdivision with community Dr. Robert Brueck, member of the Advisory Board for 12 years who is instrumental pool, tennis and deeded beach access. in sharing the Army's mission and work with our community Volunteer of the Year: $749,000 Boyd Hudson who has been volunteering for 20 years and coordinated the volun- teers needed for the sign-up process of 1,863 families registering for Christmas assis- [email protected] tance *«. - BeMax of the JSJ^iai understand why The Petries are very conservative, by some clients call - nature. They own real estate on Sanibel, z and begin their a few stocks and bonds, and perhaps a CO I Q inquiries with "my second home in Ohio. z neighbor said..." The Sopranos, on the other hand, Realtor® While it is not a have various closely held business inter- bad idea to share ests that make up a great deal of their net recipes with your worth. Sometimes those business interests neighbor, or share generate a lot of cash flow but sometimes ideas as to why a times get a little rough, and they need to certain make and wait for some "collection agents" to gen- model automobile erate receivables. The bulk of their other might be better assets might be in .tax deferred accounts, than another, I would suggest to you such as 40 l(k) and IRA plans. that it is not such a good idea to rely What the estate planner recommends on a neighbor's estate planning advice, to the Petries might be far different unless he or she is an estate planning than what he or she recommends to the attorney or other professional. Sopranos. While a revocable trust with Let me illustrate this with an example. a family partnership might be right for Assume my fictional married couple, Rob the Petries, the Sopranos already have a and Laura Petrie, compares notes with form of a "family partnership" in place. another fictional married couple, Tony Further, the Petries investment port- and Carmella Soprano. Assume further folio might call for probate avoidance, that both the Petries and the Sopranos while that may not be an issue for the have about the same net worth. Rob and Sopranos. Laura share a happy marriage, and there- Then lets turn to the children. The fore want to leave the maximum amounts Sopranos feel that their daughter, to each other in the event of one of their Meadow, is responsible while their son, deaths. Tony and Carmella look at each Anthony Jr. seems to get into frequent other suspiciously, and therefore probably trouble. The estate planner might rec- 'Tour Island Properties In Our require separate estate planning counsel ommend a spendthrift trust to protect to represent their separate interests. . Anthony Jr.'s interests. On the other Environmentally Friendly Electric Cars hand, the Petries' son, Richie, is the model student. The estate planner might recommend to the Petries that they estab- PACK & SHIP lish an educational trust or a 529 Plan. Authorized FedEx • UPS So here are two couples with the same net worth, but different types of assets generate that net worth and different family situations warrant different types of plans. 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Many scholarships pay the entire Living Room * Bedroom * Dining Room * Patio * Mattress Sets * Carpet * Tile tuition; others r »n be applied towards tuition, living expenses, and/or other : fees. Most scholarships can be used at Specializing, Ut So|a Sleepem!—~ junior colleges, career and vocational schools, four-year colleges, graduate schools, medical ar/! :=w/schools. For information on obtaining thest QONDO PACKAGE scholarship lists, send a self-addressed, f; stamped, business size, #10, envelope 3 Oft MORE ROOMS ' to: The U.S. Commission for Scholastic OF FURNITURE Assistance, P.O. Box 650067, Potomac Falls, VA 20165-0067.* $5699. Donate Car For **TS A Tax Deduction : .CALL FORJETAILS valuable tax deduction could be sitting in many people's drive- Aways. 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Donors are advised to consult their tax advisors 15631 SAN CARLOS BLVD FORT WYERS ' OPEN regarding the possibility of a tax deduc- CONVENIENT LOCATION FROM SANiBEL & FT MYERS 8EACJ- tion. - • 7 DAYS Twenty million Americans are cur- 239-489-331 i www.furnlture-world.net A WEEK rently suffering from kidney disease and nearly 50 000 people are awaiting life- feels good. I'm really proud of our team." f The Sonibel-Captiva The Trust Company's assets now total $265 million. It is expected that they will crack the $300 million barrier later this year. gTrust Company Posts Continued "By every measure we can say that your company had a terrific year," said President and Vice Chairman Donald "Chip" Lesch. "I've never worked with such an " Revenue And Profit Growth energetic, innovative and hard working group." Community organizations on Sanibel and across Southwest Florida have been ben- eficiaries of the Trust Company's success. Their resources have put them in a position to sponsor more than 30 non-profit groups, including Sanibel-Captiva Cares, The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, SCCF, The Schoolhouse Theater, Big ARTS, CROW, and Zonta. In 2005 they won the Lee County's Philanthropic Small Business of the Year Award and are nominated this year for the Uncommon Friends Ethics Award. The Trust Company received the highest possible ranking last year in the State of Florida's Regulatory Exam. Lesch explained to shareholders the four levels of internal and external controls that ensure the company's fiscal integrity. The Trust Company now manages over 140 client relationships with an average portfolio size of $1.9 million. Their appeal to high net worth clients derives from their world-class investment team, personal service, and their location on Sanibel island. 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Because with your help, every- supports the needs of the numerous one i^ (Design, install, Renovate) organizations in the community with ser- vice and financial support including the Friends In Service Here • Irrigation Project Lifesaver program for locating missing persons, the Gresham-Kite Pilot FISH Lines •Sod Scholarship House at Florida Gulf Coast riends In Service Here maintains University, Special Olympics and Special a list of medical "and home-care Equestrians. Information on the Pilot people who are for hire. Client is • Waterfall/Pond Creations Club of Fort Myers is available at http:// F responsible for making all arrangements thepilotcluboffortmyers.org. with the person of their choice. FISH COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL For additional information or to make does not make any arrangements, but a reservation, contact Julie McFadden, only provides a list' of available person- HK Construction at 939-0524 or Julie® nel. 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This class ear undercooked foods that are contaminated cist.com.^ Pharmacist: will be taught on Mondays and Tuesdays, I can cause infections because they contain April 3 and 4, May 8 and 9, June 5 and D Recently, dangerous bacteria, parasites or fungi. 6, July 10 and 11, August 7 and 8, and several of us ate at Food-borne diseases can be harmful, Red Cross Offers September 5 and 6 from 6 to 10:30 a fondue restaurant especially if one becomes infected with E. p.m. The two-session class fee is $64. and we all got sick coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Hepatitis A or that night. By mid- Campylobacter. Lifesaving Classes Preregistration for all classes is night, my wife had ife-saving classes are offered on required at least 48 hours in advance and Symptoms from food-poisoning may may be completed by paying the fee and diarrhea and was range from a mild stomach ache and a regular basis to residents of vomiting nonstop, Lee County by certified instruc- filling out the class application form at the cramps to serious diarrhea, vomiting, liver L Red Cross office. Classes are subject to and then her lips failure, dehydration and even death. You tors for the Lee County Chapter of started to pale. I took the American Red Cross. The chapter cancellation because of insufficient partici- did the right thing by taking your wife to pants, holidays, or in times of emergen- her to the hospital ER. Over-the-counter drugs would not encourages each family to have at least and they told me she had food poison- one person trained in first aid and CPR. cies and/or disasters. Additional informa- have helped in this situation. tion about the classes may be found on ing. In the future, what do you suggest to John Robbins, author of The Food All classes are taught at the Red Cross head off the symptoms? office, 6310 Techster Boulevard, Suite the website, araclcc.org. Revolution (www.foodrevolution.org), has For additional information about the - T.W., New York City written an interesting book on the subject 7, South Fort Myers (Daniels/Metro, When you're dealing with food-borne behind the Shrimp Shack and Tile Red Cross, a United Way agency, and of foods and food-borne illness. Because the assistance it provides, making dona- illness, there's no over-the-counter rem- it is impossible to eradicate all the harmful Outlet). Each class is for one session edy to "head off" the symptoms. If you - only and participants receive a certifi- tions, or volunteering, call 278-3401, or micro-organisms in our meals,, it's impor- visit arclcc.org.# are certain the food poisoning occurred tant to cook them properly and keep cate of completion at the end of the at that restaurant, you should contact your immune system strong. Also, spray class. the manager and relate what happened. down your counters, clean your utensils • Adult CPR teaches participants to Other patrons may also have gotten sick. and replace sponges often. call and work with EMS, care for con- FISH Needs If the owners are decent and reputable, Dear Pharmacist: scious and unconscious victims, perform they will pay your medical bills. I've been reading about various ill- CPR and care for breathing and cardiac Your Help The Center for Disease Control rec- nesses (even cancer) that are possible emergencies in adults, and know the riends in Service Here (FISH) is ommends that you report incidents like from cooking on non-stick pots and pans role of automated external defibrillation. the volunteer service organization this to your local health department. By that use a Teflon coating. Have you heard The class will be taught from 6 to 10:30 Fwhich extends, a helping hand to investigating outbreaks, public health of this? p.m. on Mondays, April 17, May 1, June fellow residents and visitors here on officials learn about problems in food pro- - S.N., Sanibel, Fla. 12, August 14, and September 11, and Sanibel and Captiva in unpaid assistance duction that lead to illness. Yes. If you have such pots, don't heat Wednesday, July 5. The cost is $31. for medical appointments, loans of Bear in mind, fondue restaurants serve them above medium temperature and • Standard First Aid with AED will health equipment, meal deliveries, and raw meats, seafood, poultry and veg- replace them frequently. There has been be taught from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. other services. With the start of the busy etables, and it is up to you to cook them. much debate over the years about Teflon, on Saturdays, April 22, May 20, June season FISH is in need of additional but we know that one of the chemicals 17, July 22. August 19, and September volunteer help, particularly for off-island» used to make Teflon, PFOA, has been 23. In addition to first aid and CPR, this medical appointment transportation. If linked to cancer and birth defects in ani- course focuses on typical automated you can spare a few hours for this wor- WIRELESS mals, and is in the blood of 95 percent external defibrillator equipment, especially thy cause please call FISH President and of Americans. Scratched pots that have a how to use an AED safely for a victim of Volunteer Coordinator Maggi Feiner at INTERNET non-stick coating should be replaced with sudden cardiac arrest. The cost is $52. 395-2924 and she will explains HSH's new ones, or preferably stainless steel or • Standard First Aid with Infant/Child operations so you can decide if you can other types of metal pots. Eight compa- CPR is designed for anyone who cares help.* 24/7 nies, including Dupont, have agreed to for children. 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This woman sent us an very attached to the children. about what young women do. Some e-mail recently to tell us that the young Five years have passed, she recently say it is lack of parenting, no religious woman has recently become engaged told me her daughter is alone, no childien upbringing, alcohol and drug abuse and to a delightful man who had also had a and no husband in her immediate future. the stresses of everyday life. Whatever the dreadful first marriage. Unfortunately he Her daughter does not seem to be bitter, problem it seems to be happening at all had no children but enjoys the company but her parents are very bitter. levels of society. of nieces and nephews. We wish them We all thought marriage was "until The young woman appears to be on well. death do us part" but apparently we are the right path and focused on her physi- Lizzie and Pryce's email address is out of step. Is this how society works cal and emotional health. [email protected] or PO now? Lizzie Box 91673, Raleigh, North Carolina Camilla 276T5& • Dear Camilla, This is truly a dreadful story about The American Society for by Lizzie and Pryce a very selfish person. I too would find it difficult not to be bitter. However, FGCU Professor Microbiology, www.asm.org, is one of izzie and Price answer your ques- this daughter has it correct. We can- the largest scientific organizations in the tions and give advice about aging not change the past. We cannot control Selected For world with over 42.000 members.^ Lconcerns from a two-generational other's behavior. We can accept the past Program perspective. A mother and daughter and control our feelings and behavior in Tai Chi Helps team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health regard to the past present and future. If he American Society for educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- the daughter continues to be bitter about Microbiology this month selected Seniors Stay Fit chotherapist in private practice who what has happened, she would be allow- TFlorida Gulf Coast University pro- by Dr. Michael Tolisano, BA, specializes in the care of elders and ing her selfish ex #%X!&** in-law to have fessor of microbiology, Clifford Renk, MA, DC, Chiropractor people with chronic illnesses. powerful control over her, her health to be one of only 16 participants in Dear Mom & Me, and her family. Think.about how much the 200^-07 Scholars-in-Residence • ihiropractors I was invited to sub at a local ladies energy being angry and bitter takes. All Program which is designed to advance recommend bridge club. All of the women were that energy can be put into something scholarly teaching by developing facul- c'that all grandmothers, with the usual complaints, positive and productive. Also, I can haz- ties' ability to conduct evidence-based peopleV-/t , especially but some had dreadful stories. ard a guess that negative feelings make it research in microbiology learning. seniors, practice One woman's 45-year old daughter more difficult for people to move on with The year-long residency program takes Tai Chi to keep married £ariy and wanted so badly to her lives. advantage of access to and mentoring their bodies limber have children. Her husband refused and Going to a professional therapist to from six Carnegie scholars. The program and fit and reduce threatened divorce if she ever tricked him. assist in times of crisis can be most help- , begins with a Scholarship of Teaching any problems with She was unhappy, because he had never ful. and Learning summer workshop in their joints. Tai told her how he felt before marriage. Pryce Washington, DC in July. Chi, as it is prac- Suddenly when she was 40 her husband Dear Camilla, "This honor will allow me to explore ticed in the West, told her that he was having an affair and This ex son-in-law sounds like a selfish teaching and learning styles in microbiol- is a combination would be divorcing her. His new wife disgusting individual. I really don't know ogy at FGC\J," Renk said. of yoga with meditation and movement "With the rapid growth of the uni- sequences. Many of the movements are versity, we are utilizing various teaching originally derived from the martial arts, methods. One such plan we hope to although they are performed slowly, investigate is to determine if the 'scale- delicately and gracefully with smooth up' method of instruction is adaptable transitions. for teaching microbiology. By comparing Seniors can also use Tai Chi to • scale-up with other delivery methods we improve their balance and reduce the Preventive Blood Testing risk of failing. Studies show that Tai Chi hope to identify the most effective teach- ing style that is suitable for our students at activities can improve muscle strength in FGCU." knees and ankles as well as flexibility and At the end of residency, participants mobility. Cancer / Disease Guard are able to develop a hypothesis to Tai Chi is a safe, economical and low- Starting at $30 explore student learning in microbiology, intensity exercise that can be performed design an experiment using their classes in almost any setting. It is thus an excel- to test the hypothesis, identify existing lent method of exercise for individuals, resources regularly used to assess student especially with limited movement. 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Medicare & Most (239) 472-6877 Results mailed directly to you. Insurance Plans Island Resident 2340 Periwinkle Way At this time First Link Medical, L.LC. Does not bill Medicare, Medicaid or third party insurance. Accepted Suite Jl Gen, was the moving force behind this MS2 hockey evening that raised $40,000. Cypress Cove is an active community, with some of by Dr. Dave Hepburn Jordan may well have MS but now MS has Jordan Sigalet and his family. In fact, the. friendliest people you 'II ever meet. No wonder ith hockey "HOPE" MS is what is inscribed on the a superstar stylish red wrist bands that are now start- resident-members have such great things to say WBrendan ing to replace or even join the yellow u CO Morrison waterbug- bands of Lance Armstrong. I would ask about Thc Cove] ging down the right all of you who want to help the future I wing and only me of young Canadians and who also want , J. .•* 1 standing (sort of) to look as cool as we red wristers do to O between him and call 1-800-268-7582 and get one for a | *jj^ Living at Cypress Cove, with its Life I I goalie sensation toonie. Heck, get twenty. My 16-year Jordan Sigalet, two old son also wears one and now half his N> thoughts crossed school wants one. Lets band together like Care program, is the greatest gift we could my mind. a defensive wall in front of if not behind 1. "I wish I'd Jordan Sigalet and the many other young" give our children. With the helpful staff, bought the expensive cup." men and women who will hear from the 2. "I need to protect Sigalet" which it likes of me, "I'm afraid you have multiple turns out that I did about as well as medi- sclerosis." weekly housekeeping and wonderful dining, cine in general has done for Jordan in his Speaking of good guy athletes, add battle with MS. Not terribly well, " Brendan Morrison to your list. Whether complete with white tablecloths and fresh One reason that the Jordan Sigalet statistically he has a lousy year, a great story continues to intrigue me enough to year or gets the rest of his teeth knocked subject my previously-more-athletic body out, he deserves to be a fan favorite, flowers, sometimes we feel like we're living to the likes of NHL players and prospects simply for being an unselfish young man. in a hockey game/banquet/ fundraiser Not only did he donate his time, talent attheRitz! for MS is the fact that this young man is • and money to this MS effort but out of the nicest of all the inspirational young the goodness of his heart... he left my men in any sport, anywhere. So much so cup intact. that he is now one of four candidates for Dr. Dave Hepburn is a EC physician the prestigious ESPY (vote at www.espn. and guest speaker. E-mail questions to-. com) for comeback player of the year. [email protected] west, com.ft At half my age and yet twice my class, Jordan, age 24, allowed me, an ageing defenseman, into his high caliber game to Power protect him in the Shutout MS Fundraiser that I was skillfully able to turn from a Wheelchairs shutout to a shootout. (Hey, more scor- ing, more entertaining for the fans.) 'Available So how about protecting him from the iracle on Wheels makes available ravages of MS. Rather than describing all rlectric power wheelchairs to the signs and symptoms of this devastat- Mnon-ambulatory senior citizens, ing disease that you'll likely forget as soon 65 years and older, and the permanent- as you flip these pages to Marmaduke,-! ly disabled of any age if they qualify. will tell you that Multiple Sclerosis rips up Usually, there is no charge or out-of- the central nervous system of thousands pocket expense for the power wheelchair, of Canadian youth. Canada has more MS including shipping and delivery to the per capita than any other country in the home by a technician, who makes the world due likely to the fact that we live final adjustments to fit the individual and in a northern clime and listen to Alanis shows them how to use and maintain it. Morrisette. Despite a few tempting tidbits No deposit is required and there is no ranging from low Vitamin D exposure to obligation for determining if they qualify. infections, MS remains a mysterious dis- Electric wheelchairs are provided to ease of which the cause let alone a cure those who cannot walk and also cannot remain elusive. operate a manual wheelchair sufficiently — Irene ami George Louis Recently a promising MS treatment or safely enough to care for themselves was suddenly pulled from studies due in their residence. 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I-'ort Myeis, FL 33908-(.688 Eric Baxmann D.D.S. New Patients and Emergencies Welcome 9j ^ www.retireatcypresscove.com 24BI "so 395-1213 • CLASSIFIEDS * CLASSIFIEDS * 395-1213 HELP WANTEIT HELP WANTETT WANTED TiEUP WANTED ADVENTURES IN PARADISE SALES ASSOCIATE NEEDED EXPERIENCED ISLAND CINEMA ON SANIBEL GIRL FRIDAY SANIBEL HARBOUR RESORT Now taking applications for full and part NOW HIRING Need a house sitter? Help with a party, COMMUNITY MANAGER Recreation Staff for pool decks, beach, time help. Tolls paid, full benefits and needed for upscale, newly renovated boating, retail sates. Energetic, fun loving, Call 239-699-2012 or inquire writing a letter, doing errands? No job great wages! Footloose, H2O Outfitters customer service oriented person. too small or too big. 64 unit condominium complex on at Theater. Tolls Paid. Beach Stuff. Call 481-8177. Ext 5 Call Mrs. Stewart 239-472-8443 Call 239476-9615. Sanibe! island, ideal candidate will have RS-7/15-NC-TFN good communication skills, deal ANTIQUE SHOP ON SANIBEL Bob Adams effectively with owners, guests and staff, JOB OPENINGS AT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT Seeks retail clerk for be able to solve problems, maintain part time employment THE SANIBEL SCHOOL THE SANIBEL SCHOOL Residential financial control, and supervise • P/T Reading Specialist (Coach) Relaxed atmosphere-Tolls paid Please call volunteer coordinator. contractors. Will also oversee • P/T Custodial Positions Renewal (239)395-0888. Tolls Paid for off islanders Michelle Wesley. 910-8000. on-site rental program. Call Maureen McMenemy at 472-1617 S/ 11/26 NO TFN Services , Must be familiar with Quickbooks. - S/11/26NCTFN "Handyman" FRIENDLY CASHIER/SALESPERSON for island PT NANNY/CHILD CARE CAM license required by FL law. COMPUTER-l.T. beach/gift store. Full time, year round. Some evening and weekend hours. Tolls paid. Excellent Real Estate brokers license a plus ZEBIS is adding another Representative: 768-0569 or ceii 464-6460 Needed for busy Island family. wages. Call 472-8185 to schedule interview. RS-11/14-MC-TFN for association owned brokerage, Technology troubleshooting/ Weekend and evenings. 15-hrs per good additional income source. Client interactions/Sales week. Call 472-1050 or 243-1582. Call or email: 239-395-9324 KEALESTATE Salary plus negotiable benefits. [email protected] HELLE'S CLEANING SERVICES HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED Send resume and 3 references to Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction ISLAND ESCAPE FULLTIME Manager Search, PO Box 1614, Sanibei, Sanibei & Captiva • 239-565-0471 BY OWNER for Small Captiva Resort FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST Fl 33957 or [email protected]. Sanibei Lie. #11412 WALK TO BEACH 3 days weekly. Needed for Island Sun newspaper Lee Co. Lie. #051047 Call 472-5800. on Sanibei. Duties include answering Looking for privacy, see vegetation not phones, handling classified ads neighbors. Home on 3/4 lots. and subscriptions and setting COMPUTER NOT BEHAVING? 3BR/2BA, hardwood floors, fireplace, nature editorial copy. Must have good CALL MISS MARCY'S COMPUTER DISCIPLINE... walk. Easy on and off island. 1640 PERIWINKLE WAY STE. 2 PC computer skills. Experience • PC & Mac Experience • Installation • Tutoring Quiet road, heavy native vegetation. with InDesign or Quark preferred. • Troubleshooting & Clean-Up • Graphic Design SANIBEL, FL 33957 • Free Consultation • Low Hourly Fee $849,000. Beautiful property - MUST SEE!! 239-395-1213 • FAX: 239-395-2299 Call 395-1213 for interview. 472-1050 or 243-1582 |fj Call 239-472-3075 or 239-849-6672. NEWSPAPER SR 9/16 NC TFN ^IBi Sanibei & Captiva Islands $7.00 FOR 20 WORDS DOC FORDS HAPPY MAC CLASSIFIED AD 1 YOUR ISLAND BRAND NEW DEADLINE FOR OR LESS Now hiring for all positons. MACINTOSH COMPUTER HELPER. Upscale gated community. Call 239-472-8311 • Tutoring -Upgrades Near Sanibei and beaches CLASSIFIED ADS -100 EACH WORD . • Troubleshooting and repairs. IS MONDAY AT NOON ask for Raynauld. Call Heather Corbln @ 472-6752. Open design. 3BR/2BA, Dr., AFTER 20 Den. Neutral color upgrades. CATEGORY:_ 14634 Calusa Palms Dr. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT NEEDED CARPET CLEANING BY OWNER. OPEN DAILY. FT/PI- Sanibei office. Steam or Dry. Expert Stain Removal $369,000 239-433-5491 SR3/17VTFN Good phone and computer skills required. & Repair. Call For Appointment. Call 395-2817. Big Blue Services, Inc. SR 3/17 Bm 3/24 Licensed & Insured. 707-BLUE (2583) FED UP WITH SR-6/4-N/C-TFN OVERPRICED BEACH HOUSE SWIMWEAR HOUSE CARE WATERFRONTS? Busy swimwear store on Sanibei needs to Date(s) to run:_ while you are away by Try the pristine blue waters of Lemon Say hire immediately for sale and register help. and the Gulf of Mexico off the Cape Haze retired architect, Sanibei resident. Call Kim 472-2676 Peninsula just a few barrier islands north of NAME Call 395-1649 you in the Englewood area. 5 deep-water SR 9/30 NC TFN seawalled bay lots from $475K, waterfront 2/2 ADDRESS home $569K. What Sanibel/Captiva used to CHOCOLATE EXPRESSIONS STATE ZIP be 20 years ago. Owner 941474-6633 in Perwinkie Place needs BIG BLUE INC. F/T working manager. 40-50 Hrs.per PHONE( ) week. Serving Ice Cream, and chocolate. • Pressure Cleaning 30K-35K Yr. Retail experience and Island • House Exterior • Pool cages SANIBEL, CAPTIVA, NORTH CAPTIVA HOMES AND LOTS FOR SALE PAYMENT . resident preferred. Call 395-2313. • Driveways • Boats CALL OR E-MAIL FOR LIST CASH Call 239-707-BLUE(2583) Toll free: 1-866-395-2643 NIGHT e-mail:[email protected] CK.# Bob Horan, Realtor time delivery help-5pm-9pm, Licensed and Insured VISA/M.C./DISC/AMEX*. hourly plus tips.Call George at EXP. DATE • Schnappers hots 472-8686 The Island Sun reserves the right torefuse , ACCEPTED revise and properly classify all ads. No refunds for unused weeks. CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE MONDAY AT 9 A.M. REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATF REAL ESTATE ANNUAL RENTAL n CO SOBCZAK'S BESTSELLERS!! YOUR ISLAND REALTOR SANIBEL ISLAND • QUALITY RENTAL With over two weeks of real-estate WHISPERWOOD SANIBEL ARMS CONDO AFFORDABLE LEASE experience, Charles Sobczak, Two bedroom/11/2 bath, Townhouse, 1st Floor 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Coiner Presidents Club member with Sanibel Highlands, Short Bike ride from Beach, Adorable, Coldwell Banker Previews close to Sanibe! and shopping. $187,500. Unit on Canal. 180 Steps to Beach. furnished, too bedroom.one and a half bath, freshly paint- ed, new tile through out, lush landscaping, private screened International, is the perfect choice Completely Renovated Nov:2005, for your real estate needs on Whisperwood Townhouse Unit 1B in lanai and vaulted ceilings. Call 6344295. including new Appliances, Floorings, Sanibel Island, Florida. Charles Call Chuck Bergstrom, Realtor, has sold over 200 homesites, hun- Furnishings, etc. Weekly/Monthly Rentals. dreds of homes and condominium ReMax of the Islands apartments in virtually every com- 472-2311 or 1800-388-2311 Call owner at (585) 624-7398. UNFURISHED TOWN HOUSE plex on the Island. Plus he has a sense of humor, which comes at no additional charge.To contact Charlie, please On canal, near beach. 2br/1.5 ba call him at (239) 850-0710 - cell or at his office at 2000 Periwinkle Park - $139,000 AVAILABLE NOW! No pets. Periwinkle Way at (239) 472-0491 • office. Here are some Completely redone 1-bedraom, 1-bath in move-in HOME FOR SALE Island Vacations $1,350 Mo. Call 317-374-5052 of his current offerings: condition. Large Florida room, oak hardwood floors, light and bright paint, 4 ceiling fans. New electrical Colonial Shores-Lakefront. Of Sanibel & Captiva ISLAND HOMES: services, plumbing, water heater, AfC, and heat. Never lived in. 3/BR and Den, Million $ Views Await You! BEST BUY IN THE DUNES! - A second major price New ducts under trailer. Custom window blinds. $1OK below builders cost. reduction makes this three bedroom, two bath single • Cottages • Condos • Homes • PROFESSIONALS 55+SAVE TOLLS! Call Ted and Elizabeth Downey at 239472-5333. Call 565-0617 family home in the Dunes the best buy available. It was Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths Live in great location, S. Ft, Myers. Spacious at $649,000 and is now reduced to $617,555 with an oversized 14,000 sq. ft. lot and ample room for a pool/addi- 239-472-7277 3BD/3BA, tiled, all appliances. W/amninities. tion or guest pod. This elevated piling home has it all: new Elevator, pool, golf, balconies to watch sunsets carpet/new roof/new landscaping/tile floors and a bright 1^88-451-7277 and airy tor plan. Vacant and easy to show. Call Charlie BRAND NEW S-KM-BM-TFN on lake, 2 car. Annual $1,800.239489-0124 at 850-0710 for details. COACH HOME DISCOUNTED CAPTAINS WALK CONDO ISLAND HOMESITES: A VACATION ON TAHITI DRIVE! I just listed this Furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with . oversized single family homesite on Tahiti Drive in the in desirable lona area. washer/dryer. 2nd floor, re-modelled interior. Tradewinds subdivision. With almost 17,000 sq. ft. to work Feb-Mar., Apr. 2006. $3000/mo. with, this site will allow coverages substantial-enough to PARKER LAKES, FT. MYERS Large end unit on large lot. MaytoDec.2006.$1100/mo. accommodate a very nice home and very large pool. Call 2BD/2BA+den. Available March 1st. Charlie for a complete data' package and price. Call Lisa 239-850-2329 2BR/2BA+den, garage, S2/24BTFN Three month minimum. ' SEA OATS ON THE SEASHORE! Someone out Call for details. 472-0430. there has to be looking for the perfect "walk to the beach' plus, plus NEAR BEACH SR2/24NCTFN just off of West Gulf Drive. While this is it. Located PRIVATE 3 BEDROOM, on.Hideaway Court, with perfect east/west exposure overlooking acres of wildlife preserve for privacy, this lot MAKE OFFER 2 BATH HOME is being offered at $365,555 and a current survey is avail- With heated pool, in quiet Sanibel neigh- DOWNTOWN HARBOUR TOWERS! able. Call for details at 85M710, JOHNSON borhood. Seasonal and monthly rentals. Riverfront, gorgeous 1B/1B, covered 239-472-0692 • Toll Free-1 -888-232-2459. GULF VIEW, INLAND PRICE! The historic Clam Call Dave 239-851-3781. designated parking, private, pool. Bayou saltwater flow is now official and this lot is a real $1,200 mo/1 yr or $2,000 season. Call sleeper. Gulf views, overlooking the lovely bayou are possible from a home built on this enormous lot. With a FREE 239476-9615. south/southwest exposure and estate sized coverages, n , VACATION RENTAL LISTINGS SR-7/15-NC-TFN this is the ideal homesite for someone wanting an afford- For ALL Sanibel and Captiva Properties able Gulf view location. Photos and data packages avail- VACATION RENTAL ADORABLE 2BR/1BA DUPLEX ON SANIBEL able. Call 472-0491 to request a data package. Reduced MJQfUL Walking distance to beach. Easily acces- to $645,555 and motivated! WWW.PPBO.COM A BrightC/PRITCHAR Spot in Island Real EstateD Paradise Properties by Owner. sible to Causeway/bikepath. "FIVE STAR BEST IN CLIENT SATISFACTION" SANIBEL $3,000/Mo. Feb.-April. DESIGNATION BY (GULF PINES) SANIBEL-SECLUDED, 2/2 COTTAGE. Community Water included. Ground level unit. GULF SHORE LIFE MAGAZINE. pools, tennis courts, clubhouse, beach.$2,000.00/ Furnished unit available. 239-277-3184. mo. Available any part of April-Sept. Call 239- SR9/16VTFN 200 Lightouse Point-Sanibel lovely private home, meticulous- 542-5627 3 Bedrooms! East End! Peaceful bay views S3/24VTFN from decks of this spacious second floor ly maintained, 3BR/2BA great ANNUAL RENTAL ~ SANIBEL BEACH COTTAGE condo, steps to Lighthouse beach and fishing room, on lake, private beach, On private sandy Buttonwood Lane, 3 doors from pier, 14 day minimum rentals. $699,999. beach. Newly renovated: 1BR -11/2BA, queen bed and Kelly Greens pool, available April through PARKER LAKES, FT. MYERS sleeper sofa, new kitchen with dishwater, washer/dryer. On challenging yet affordable 18 hole golf Dec.06, March 07. Call 405- $3500 Mo. Call 239-823-8645. course, gated community, cathedral ceilings, 2BD/2BA +den. Available March 1st. Lovely, oversized corner lot with 2 car garage 210-2341 or 310-902-5878 Call for details. 472-0430. m Today! and expansive screened lanai. SR2/24NCTFN Only $399,000. AVAILABLE JAN, FEB 239.898.9656 Sanibel Surfside - Long beach views Like new condo, under building parking, AND MARCH 2007. STEPS FROM BEACH. West Gulf Drive, large 3br/2ba, 2 screened decorator furnished, solid weekly Rentals in East end, near lighthouse. 38 unit complex. A must see! $1,199,000. 2/1/lanai. Fully & tastefully furnished. W/D lanais, gulf views, private beach access. 1-BOO-SANIBEL and all you need to move in immediately w/ Call 239-910-6430. Janie Pritchard FLORID* proper references. Check www.ppbo.com#2001 SR2/10VTFN Realtor, CRS, GRI, ABR Sanibel & Captiva for further info. $1,350 mo. to begin ASAP. Call 727-644-6493 or 727-866-9725 239-980-7474 Cell Island Reservations 3BR/2BA SANIBEL HOME overlooking golf course 800-233-8829 Toll Free S-12/13-B-TFN with pool. Near beach, $1500 mo. Available May 239-472-1511 Office 1st. Call owner 239-822-3704. MID SANIBEL, 1BR/1BA APT. S 3/3 AX 3/24 239-472-1292 Fax Fully furnished. TWO-BEDROOM COTTAGE ON SANIBEL. Available May 1,2006 thru Nov. 1 ,2006. SEAGUL ESTATES, 3BR/2BA available. Jan, Feb and March, 2007. Call 973477-7469. www.janiepritchanl.com • www.janiepritchard.net Furnished. Ground level. On quiet street Includes water, cable and local phone. S 3/17 V 4/14 near Gulf beach. Available January, $700 per mo. Security deposit required. HARDWORK + INTEGRITY'= SUCCESS February, March 07. Livingroom, dinette, Call 472-8719 SR 3/17 MC 3/31 Sharon Scofic, REALTOR '': full kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bath, screened/ glassed in lanai. Carport. W/D. $2700. per Jne Jsfandvun 239.898.9656 mo. All utilities furnished. Call owner SOUTH FORT MYERS CONDO OFF CYPRESS E-Mail: [email protected] 239-395-0036 or cell-859-749-7574. LAKE, 3BR/3BA+den, 2 car garage, 55+, many amenities, pool, golf, elevator. $1,800 mo. Call 7ax$ 395-2299 239-489-0124 SR 3(17 MC 3/24 o 395-121 3 * CLASSIFIEDS * CLASSIFIEDS * 395-1213 CN GARAGESALE PRIME COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE MOVING SALE Why Bid The Advertiser Cross The Causeway? For sublease on Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. at 3013 Turtle Gait-Lane, Sanibel, West To Get To The Other Side! Excellent exposure and convenient location, Gulf to Island Inn Road toTurtl e Gait Lane. Woodworking and garden tools, furniture, Ask us about special combination rcitts in our sistor publication, Tlie River Weekly hiews. flexible square footage available to suit your household miscellaneous, toys. Saturday, needs, Cai! (239) 472-2183 for more information. March 25,9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cali your Island Sim-advernsinp; iepreseptative af 395 1213. S/R-12/3-BM-TFN FOR RENT FAYE'S CHARITY Commercial Office Space BENEFIT MOVING SALE Sanibel's haye Granberry is having a mov- 1630 Periwinklw Way ing sale to benefit the Poinciana Garden 239-985-0033 Club. The sale, at 9454 Cotten Court in Gumbo Limbo, is Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Among the offerings will be antiques and an abundance of orchids, FLORIDA CORPORATION treasures and bric-a-brac. Funds raised will SANIBEL ACCOMODATIONS INC. go toward the garden club's civic projects. I For more information, call President Sandy FOR SALE- Corporation only. Does not v include business or assets. Submit written | Kavouras at 656-1406. \ ' Pine Island i. S/R-3/24 NC 3/24 offer to :PO Box 60564, Ft. Myers, F! 33806 ~ .. ysjF?irgsE£-... ~ YARD SALE Multi-family, moving furnishings, antiques, toys, clothes, car, 7000 movies, DVDs, games, vhs and everthing else. Sanibel •* SANIBEL * island, Seagull Estates, Tarpon Bay right to CONSIGNMENT west gulf, right to 243 Daniels Drive. March 25-26, Sat and Sun-10 a.m.-6 p.m. ART & CHOTCHKIES GREAT PRiCING AND UNIQUE COLLECTIONS FRIDAY MARCH 24- 8:30 A.M. - 4 P.M. Lots iefi over from moving fo Florida. Washer/dryer, • Gifts • Fun Jewelry home/garden furniture, cameras, electronics, much • Estate Collections baby stuff, art and more. 4702 Rue-Belle- Mer. Call 395-2355. . On Sanibel at 2431 Perwinkle Way S 3/24MC 3/24 On the Web at www,i-sei!-sanibel.com Something Different Everyday! 472-5222 $ CELEBRATING OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SUV FOR SALE Great condition. 2005 Hyundai SOFA QUEEN SLEEPER Santa Fe 4wd. 14,000 miles. and matching love seat. $18,000 asking price. Textured, bone fabric, good Cali 242-9804 1/13NCTFN condition. $450.433-2196 1975 MERCEDES-BENZ 450L BOATS - 57,000 miles, convertible and hard top, excellent condition, great Island car. Call The Island Sun at KAYAK SALE Call 472-3410. $15,000, Double w/paddles, life jackets $450, Single Kayak $250 JEEEE: 395-1213 or Fax 395-2299 w/wheels. Call 395-1649 SR-11/4-NC-TFN FREE BOAT 20 ft stripped sailboat. No sails, mast, motor, hardware. Good condition. Floatina at my dock. Seats 8 comfortably. 678-571-6478 " to Place Your Classified Ad, 2005180 Horizon Bow-rider, Four WJnns, White with black stripe, Volvo penta SX LQilANIIE2DlE___. engine, Swim platform, black covers, and LOST CAT - calico, very friendly. East end of trailer. $18,500, Or nearest offer. 395-7696 island. Reward. Call 277-0058. for as low as $7 per week FOUND - Bag found on Beachview beach access SALE ON SELECTED KAYAKS, sailboats & to Middle Gulf Drive. Call 472-0871 Accessories. Dealers for many brands. Best selec- tion tochoos e from! Capiiva Kayak Co. 395-2925. S-2/1-B-TFN LOST YARN - On February 6th, 2006 our family donated several bags of clothes and miscellaneous items to Noah's Ark on Sanibel Island. Among the items were several skeins of yarn along with NOTICE - Section 804 of the federal fair housing law states that it is against the law to make, print, publish, or cause to be made, printed or published, any the unfinished afghan, consisting of yellow, green, notice, statement of advertisement with respect to the saie or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, grey & white colors. These items were donated by ROOMMATE WANTED national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap or because there are children in the family The Island Sun does not knowing, or 'ntentionally accept To share 2BR/2BA duplex on quiet mistake, We "the family" would like to retrive these .items for sentimental reasons. We would be happy advertising in violation of federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in connection with the sale or rental of real estate. All housing advertised for sale street near beach on East End. to compensate you for your expenses incurred. or for rent in the Island Sun is subject to applicable fair housing opportunities, you may contact the Lee County Office of Equal Opportunity at 335-2267, Tile floors, large yard. $600. Piease cai Caroyln @ the following # 239-395-3806. We thank you in advance. The Boonstra family. Call Brian at 910-3099. S3/17MQTFM \m GLASSIFIED CO l PUZZLE ANSWERS > KING CROSSWORD SUPER CROSSWORD o •MB D Sanibel & Captiva Islands K 1 1 0 N E CALLING CARD 239-395-1213 0 D • 1 N E R T _R B Emergency 911 _Y GJC 0 R A Sanibel Police .472-3111 E L Lee County Sheriff's Office 477-1200 On Call Captiva Deputy. 477-1000 A L Fire Department > Sanibel 472-5525 Captiva 472-9494 E C 0 L Florida Marine Patrol 332-6966 R U P E Florida Highway Patrol 278-7100 Poison Control J-800-282-3171 E R S T Chamber of Commerce 47*2-1080 City of Sanibel. 472-4135 •I •1 Administrative Office 472-3700 Q U E E N Building Department 472-4555 Community Housing and Resources. 472-1189 E M 0 T Planning Department 472-4136 D A N E Library Sanibel 472-2483 Captiva 472-2133 Post Office Sanibel .472-1573 MAGIC MAZE SUDOKU Sanibel (toll free) 800-275-8777 Captiva 472-1674 Sanibel Community Association 472-2155 Senior Center 472-5743 — CONE 9 5 8 4 i 6 7 1 2 ARTS Arcade Theater 332-4488 4 7 3 5 i ..2 6 9 8 Art League Of Fort Myers 275-3970 BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) 395-0900 2 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 278-4422 6 1 7 8 9 3 5 4 Gulf Coast Symphony 472-6197 Lee County Alliance of the Arts 939-2787 5 4 7 2 1 8 6 9 Naples Philharmonic (239)597-1111 3 The Schoolhouse Theater 472-6862 Sanibel Music Festival (239)336-7999 8 2 6 9 7 5 4 3 1 Sanibel-Captiva Art League 472-4258 S.W. Florida Symphony 418-0996 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 3 9 1 8 6 4 2 7 5 ABWA (American Business Women's Assoc.) 466-0548 American Legion 472-9979 1 8 9 6 4 3 s 2 7 Angel Flight SE (Ted Tyson) 472-8394 Audubon Society. .472-3156 Sanibel Beautification Inc. .418-9693 7 6 5 2 9 8 1 4 3 Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva 274-5900 CROW (Clinic For The Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife) 472-3644 FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) 472-0404 2 3 4 1 5 7 9 8 6 Fishing Club 472-7257 Horticultural Society of the Islands 472-6940 lNg)O T S) Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva 472-8334 Kiwanis Club 395-0328 Lion's Club (Jack Samler) ...... ' .472-1511 TRIVIA TEST Master Gardeners of the Islands.. 472-6940 Newcomers 472-9332 1. LITERATURE: The novel "Sweet Thursday" is a sequel to which book? Notre Dame Club of Lee County 768-0417 2. MUSIC: What state was Jojo leaving in the Beatles' song "Get Back"? Optimist Club .466-7675 3. HISTORY: Who was the leader of the 1790 mutiny on the Bounty? PAWS 472-1027 or 472-9383 Rotary Club 472-7257 or 472-0141 4. TELEVISION: What was the name of Ed Sullivan's first TV variety show? Sanibel Beautification Inc. 418-9693 5. MOVIES: Who starred with Spencer Tracy in the movie "Adam's Rib"? Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society 472-6940 6. GAMES: What is the distance between the foul line and the pins in bowling? Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron .472-3828 7. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix "rhino" refer to? Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club 395-1770 Sanibel Youth Soccer .. 395-2040 8. PLAYS: Who was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for drama for "The Heidi Chronicles"? www.sanibelsbccer.org 9. MEDICINE: What is the common name for the disease called varicella? The Military Officers Assc. of America 10. BIBLE: What is the shortest verse in the Bible, found in the New Testament? 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