WEEK OF MARCH 1, 2017

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VOLUME 55, NUMBER 19 Four running for three City Council seats in March 7 election By MEGHAN McCOY

Annual month-long fest kicks oh ^uiuiuaj There are four ciindidates vying for three Sanibel City C ’ouncil seats in the By MEGHAN McCOY Tuesday, March 7 [email protected] election. tradition that began 31 years ago will once again grace the Mick Denham, island as numerous repertoire and artists perform during Marty Harrity, the Sanibel Music Festival. A Kevin Ruane and This year the festival will feature the Brentano String Quartet; Jason Maughan are Eric Lu, piano; the Daedalus String Quartet; Boston Chamber running for the Music Society with Ann Hobson Pilot, Harp; Emerson String open seats. Quartet; An Evening with George and Ira Gershwin; and the "The biggest thing the voters should Opera Theater of Connecticut — French Composers. realize, we have accomplished a great The concerts will begin Saturday, March 4, deal and we need to finalize the things and run every Tuesday and Saturday through­ that we put in place," Ruane said. out the month, at 8 p.m., at the Sanibel Ruane said he is running for re-elec­ Congregational United Church of Christ, tion because he wants to continue on 2050 Periwinkle Way. the current path, which is to keep the Single tickets can be purchased at Bank of the Islands, 1699 Periwinkle Way, and See ELECTION, page 64 Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, 2477 Library Way. Tickets can also be ordered online at www.sanibelmusicfestival.org. ISLANDIRINSIDI Information about the festival and a detailed brochure can also be sought by calling (239) 3444-7025. Eugene Drucker, who has been with the Emerson String Quartet since it was founded 40 years ago, said a commemorative CD set in honor of See SANIBEL MUSIC FESTIVAL, page 61 New SCCF Marine Lab making progress By MEGHAN McCOY had been driven into the ground. As of UTSSOINTHIISIANDER [email protected] Monday, Feb. 20, the pilings were expected The $1.6 million Sanibel-Captiva to be completed the following day. Conservation Foundation’s new marine “They were driving the last two piles AISOINSIDiTODAY laboratory began to take shape last week yesterday morning,” J.N. “Ding” Darling Word on the Island ...... 4 as the final pilings were placed approxi­ National Wildlife Refuge Deputy Refuge Letters to the Editor ...... 4 mately two feet below the ground near the Manager Nate Caswell said Wednesday B u s in e s s ...... 8 bay before the Tarpon Bay Explorers afternoon. “We are glad that part of the Preserving Paradise ...... 67 facility. process is complete. We are hopeful we Island Living ...... 68 A test for four pilings were done on will start seeing a lot of quick progress Island Faces ...... 69 Valentine’s Day, providing information on Pilings were being driven about going in the upward direction now it is what pilings were needed for the project. On two feet below the ground Monday, done.” S p o r t s ...... 70 Feb. 20, for the new SCCF Marine Friday, Feb. 17 about a third of the pilings Lab. MEGHAN McCOY See SCCF MARINE LAB, page 66 Obituaries 72 = 3 1 l U | J | a l [ z I Classifieds 73

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Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club's 34th It does take a village to make one of these annual Art & Craft Fair was a tremendous events happen, a village of like-minded indi­ success and thanks to an outstanding group viduals that believe in service to others/ “ser­ of dedicated Rotarians and Rotary friends vice above self- Rotary International's working on this event for the last nine- Motto and funding that service commitment months San-Cap Rotary will be able to con­ by working hard on fundraising events such tinue their financial support o f local and as Sanibel-Captiva Rotary's Art & Craft global charitable organizations and non­ Fair. profits providing hope and encouragement PHOTOS PROVIDED San-Cap Rotamna would also like to to an array of projects like a 5-year $8 5,000 The 34th annual Art & Craft Fair was held Feb. 18, and 19th at the thank our fair sponsors - Congress Jewelers. pledge to the Sanibel Community House for Community House. Sunny 106.3, John Grey Painting, Royal the reconstruction and theatrical fittings for Community House plot-plan requiring a trash receptacles, and then backing out fair Shell Vacations, Ihe Sanibel Captiva Trust the SCA auditorium Rotary stage, kitchen new fair plot-plan for placement of over 115 mode... breaking down tents, removing Company, and Sanibel Captiva Community project, and cooking classes for children in booth spaces between and surrounding the fencing, clearing and cleaning the ground Bank; to our TAB advertisers. Silent ______our community; C.R.O.W.; Human newly renovated Community House and space, taking down signage and transporting Auction contributors. The Community Trafficking Awareness; to micro-loans for extending the fair footprint into the it to storage and a plethora of other little House, and Ihe City of Sanibel. coffee farmers in Honduras and POLIO pre­ Community Park beyond the children’s things...Yowzah!! Yowzah!! Yowzah!! Thanks for enhancing our Fair attendees vention worldwide. playground for our new Food Court area. O f course even before that, our Fair experience: Quik Pack & Ship and our breezenewspapers.com Projects our Rotary Club supports each It didn’t help that going toward the week­ Committee led by Robert Monk and Scot Rotary outreach partners. Miracles in Action year are centered on needs improving the end the Community House was still planting Congress was hard at work: artisans’ liaison Beads, Shelter Box and IX* lai Gente, lives of people and building stronger bonds landscape material and painting both inside - Robert Monk; juried exhibitors commit­ Sanibel Boy Scouts. and friendship between world citizens at and outside areas of the CH. But our excep­ tee; marketing/advertising and TA B gurus- Enormous thanks to the Island Reporter. home and aboard. Rotary’s six avenues of tional logistic chairperson, Dick Waterhouse Charlie Emerson, Chet Sadler, and Dan Island Sun, Santiva Chronicle and focus are: maternal and children's health, lit- and his menry team of men and women, Cohn; silent auction-Roger Triftshauser and NewsPress for their support with public rela eracy/education, clean water, disease pre­ were right on top of all this. Some last- Roger Grogman; volunteer coordinator-Jack tions and advertising for Sanibel-Captiva vention, growing local economies, and minute tweaking of the fair plot-plan took Alexander, fair communication director- throughout the year. world peace. Each year Rotary gives out place, but everything came together and John Carney, Rotary clothing sales-Rachaei And finally, thanks to all fair attendees - three college scholarships with encourage­ Dick was still smiling most of the time Tritaik- To Luc Century for Fair 17 T-Shirt you make this fair a success every year. ment to give back to the community and be throughout the four-day ordeal of preparing design and engraving of Best-In-Show Next week’s column will focus on our 14 ______aware of Rotary’s goals and Rotary’s six the ground space for the booths, getting the award, chief money handlers-John Danner new members in the last six months. We avenues of focus. surrounding plastic fences in place, putting and Don Russell, fair accounting-Jack must be doing something right. San-Cap Rotary’s well-tuned fair com­ up signage, making sure the utilities needed Alexander, Rotary coffee sales-Chet Sadler; Sanibel-Captiva Rotary meets at 7 a.in.. mittee did an amazing job with a special on the grounds where working correctly, ribbon committee from FGCU Art program, every Friday morning, at the Dunes G olf & challenge this year because of the new moving in the portable toilets, placing of parking-Sunrise Fort Myers Rotary Club Tennis Club. Guests are always welcomed. sad Reporter Island Iraditions O /o U

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Croc and Gator Tates Shorebirds of Sanibel through the Wildflower and Pollinator Garden to get The biology of alligators and crocodiles is an and Captiva at SCCF ideas for a home garden. Design and installation servic­ ancient tale of survival. Florida's history of these rep­ Join SCCF biologists to leam about the shorebirds es are available through the SCCF Native Landscape tiles and humans are closely intertwined. To learn species that nest on beaches, including snowy plovers, and Garden Center. about these fascinating creatures and what individu­ least terns and Wilson's plovers. SCC F has been moni­ Call (239) 472-2329 to reserve a space for the als must do to ensure their safety and their survival toring beach nesting birds on Sanibel since 2002. Leam March 3 program. Meet under the pavilion at 10 a.m., on the islands attend "Croc and Gator Tales" at 10 how to safely share the beach and help the feathered at the Bailey Homestead Preserve. a.m. Wednesday, March 1, in the SCCF auditorium. friends. Programs are at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 2, and Call (239) 472-2329 for more information. March 16, at the SCCF Nature Center, 3333 San-Cap Bayou and Beach Walk at Road. It is $5 for nonmembers. Bowman s Beach with SCCF Turtle Tracks at SCCF Meet the SCCF guide at Bowman's Beach for a 1.6- On Thursday, March 2, at 10 a.m. learn about the Gardening for butterflies mile walk across the bayou, along the beach, and then life cycles and habits of sea turtles that nest on island and other native pollinators return on the path to leam about the coastal habitat, beaches and what SCCF is doing to protect them. Sea nesting shorebirds and other wildlife, as well as the his­ turtle nesting season is May through October. The Thinking about adding a butterfly and wildflower garden to the landscape? Join Dee at the SCCF Native tory of the ever changing area. Meet at the children's program is free to SCCF members and children, $5 playground near the bridge by 8 :3 0 a.m. and plan to for adults. Call (239) 472-2329 for more informa­ Landscape and Garden Center at the Bailey Homestead return by 10 a.m. Hourly parking fee is required with tion. Preserve to leam which native plants will bring those native pollinators flying. Both nectar and larval plants out a resident sticker. Walks are on Tuesday. March 7 and Tuesday, March 21. will be discussed and for sale. Take a guided walk ______

Letters to the Editor breezenewspapers.com From page 4 nity on March 7, an opportunity, to make a Marty Harrity remembers those days also, ble long-range planning are important to es are heard due to the tireless work of red difference. and will work tirelessly to bring those days me. Mayor Kevin Ruane's calm, steadfast these men who have championed this cause Vote for Marty Harrity and elect him to back again. leadership in protecting our natural well ahead of it being the “cool” buzz word the Sanibel City Council. "Coach Marty," Vote for Marty Harrity for Sanibel City resources, combined with fiscal responsi­ on the political spectrum. All this in a calm as the kids call him, uses his TEAM con­ Council on March 7. It is the right thing to bility, ensures our quality of life on inclusive fashion, that encourages public cept (Together Everyone Achieves More) do if you treasure your home and life here Sanibel. Under current City Council’s understanding and opinions. I will vote for to make the kids he coaches winners. As on Sanibel. Know that he will continue direction. Sanibel's financial integrity and the continuation of the current council rep­ your Sanibel councilman, he will work the working to solve problems and to make voice for water quality have never been resentatives on March 7; Denham, Harrity same way with his fellow council members progress with issues we face. stronger. When it comes to ensuring the and Ruane. to identify and fix Sanibel issues, and con­ He is the man you can count on. future of our community, continued repre­ Holly D. Smith tinue to guide Sanibel on being Sanibel. Bob Kern sentation by such calm, steady and nation­ ______Sanibel We citizens who have lived here for Sanibel ally respected leaders is utmost impor­ years remember Hurricane Charley, it was Vote for Ruane tance. Vote for Marty Harrity Marty who helped put us back together To the editor: Chris Davidson again. We also remember Sanibel when we To the editor: As an island resident and father of two Sanibel could drive without being stuck in traffic. young children, water quality and responsi­ The people of Sanibel have an opportu­ See LETTERS, page 62 E.M. SOBERON Reporte; Island

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Page 27 B Week of Wednesday, March 1, 2017 1, March Wednesday, of Week B 27 Page ‘Ding’ to host private dinner lecture with Douglas Brinkley BAILEY-MATTHEWS Douglas Brinkley, one of Available seating is limited America’s most renowned to the first 100 reservations. contemporary historians, Contact Carrie Alexander at NATIONAL returns to Sanibel Island for a (239) 4 7 2 -1 1 0 0 ext. 2 5 6 or private dinner and lecture in [email protected] his honor and in honor of the to reserve. & SHELL National Wildlife Refuge History commentator for System’s anniversary on CBS News, Douglas Brinkley is March 14, at the “Ding” the prolific best-selling author of W MUSEUM Darling Visitor & Education a number of books, many of Center on Sanibel Island. He which have been listed on New will speaking about his new York Times Notable Books of book, "Rightful Heritage: the Year. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Douglas Brinkley His works include other pres­ the Land of America," with idential biographies such as dinner to follow. "The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends Roosevelt and the Crusade for America," of the Refuge (DDW S) hosts the exclusive and a series of histories focusing on ______Dinner with Douglas Brinkley starting at American conservation efforts. 5 :30 p.m. Tickets are $100 each for the Brinkley is a contributing editor to Vanity event, of which $75 is tax deductible. All Fair, history professor at Rice University, proceeds benefit refuge conservation former Roosevelt Scholar at Tulane, and fas­ efforts. cinating speaker captivasanibel.com Helping neighbors: the Meng's are committed to helping others by way of F.I.S.H. ______Jack and Inky Meng are committed to helping others. Early in their 50-year mar­ riage, they adopted the mantra ‘we get a liv­ ing by what we get, but a life by what we â l 1 H 1 lTi ■ i give.’ i l iJI I Islander Sanibel-Captiva Several years ago, they heard about F.I.S.H. at their local church, Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ. ¡ M i l i t i “After exploring it further, we learned that F.I.S.H. is very efficient with $.94 of every $1.00 going to programs. All their funding assists those who live, work or visit Sanibel and Captiva Islands, and there is no state or national organization to support,” Jack said. “F.I.S.H. is more than just a food pantry. There are more than 40 different pro­ grams to meet the multiple and complex INH. MHUM. » n a to V needs of over 2,100 neighbors on our PHOTO PROVIDED island.” Jack and Inky Meng. “Both myself and Jack volunteer our fui conversation to their day. The backpack time,” Inky said. “Jack is a driver and feels program is also very important to Inky. With that he is helpful when he drives men and this program, children receive a backpack of women who need their medical treatments food on Friday afternoon so they have some­ done off island. I like working in the walk-in thing they can prepare easily, over the week­ center, where I assist those participating in end, while a parent is working. the food pantry program. Often, the recipi­ Jack and Inky Meng encourage everyone ents tell how they work here on the island yet to consider F.I.S.H. with a time or treasure have difficulties during off-season making commitment. Both believe they get back ends meet. They are thankful for the tempo­ more than they give to this worthwhile rary assistance from F.I.S.H.” organization. As it says in the F.I.S.H. logo, Inky also says she likes making ‘reassur­ this is a way to be a "Neighbor Helping 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road Open 1 0 p .m . ance phone calls’ to people living alone to Neighbors" that live, work or visit Sanibel CS Daily, a.m.-5 ^^ Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 .. - check on how they are doing and add cheer- and Captiva islands. ( 9 (239)395 2233 www.ShellMuseum.org BIG ARTS Chorus spring concerts BIG ARTS Chorus announces their songs from each musical the chorus has upcoming spring concerts, March 28 and performed. 30, at 7 p.m.. in Schein Hall. 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Every cast o f "M y Fair Lady” here at Gulfshore It was sold out for opening night and also weekend. Sadly, No. 1 will be member rose to the same cal­ Theater early this season, James David the night 1 was lucky enough to get a seat. gone by the time this gets into iber and earned my total Larson, who was in the New York City After seeing it, 1 know why. "LOUIS AND print. And it was one of my respect The roaring standing revival of “ Into the Woods.” and Phillip ELLA” is just the ticket to make your feet favorites. I ’ll put it at the end ovation audience agreed. Taratula who recently understudied start tapping and your spirit keep rising. It is of the review so you can fully It matched for me the Christopher Fitzgerald in “ Die a testimony to the joy of live theater. regret it if you didn’t get to see impact of another Florida Rep Fledermaus” at the Metropolitan Opera. Those of you who have been around “LOUIS AND ELLA.” triumph, last year’ s ‘Twelve The three of them now in this Sherlock long enough to have seen Louie and Ella Now, No. 2 is absolutely a Angry Men.” That was anoth­ Holmes juggernaut play every role, and alive, will be dazzled by the two stars who must see in my book. It is live er example of the increased several dogs. They do it with a gorgeous brought them back and shining to The theater at it’s very best. And it power to involve, include and set, one that has enough doors every farce Strauss. Trent Armand Kendall plays raises that wonderful question: capture an audience deeper demands, and costumes, marvelous in their Louie. He carries that hom and his hand­ was it better as a movie or a Sidney B. Simon than the movie version, even masterful variety. The changes the actors kerchief, but. I close my eyes and hear a play? 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If you loved it, you will be doubly ets, go to floridarep.org or call (239)332- just because it wasn't my cup of tea, it The sad story is that it will be a show thrilled to see what Robert Cacioppo, the 4488 could readily be yours. Just write me o ff as you might have missed. It closes on Feb. director, has built with his magnificent cast Now to the third play. It was the hardest someone who doesn't know how to laugh 28, and this review won't appear in print to make it my favorite play of the entire sea­ for me to review. It is on stage at one of my at spoofs and farces. I still support live the­ until March 1. 1 just hope you heard the captivasanibel.com son so far. favorite theaters in all o f Southwest ater, and urge you to do the same. Go rave reviews from other newspapers, and The relevance of the play to our lives in Florida, The Gulfshore Playhouse in online to get tickets, before it closes on certainly from any friends who had been 2017 is not just coincidence. Racism and Naples. Kristen Coury is the artistic direc­ March 12 at gulfshoreplayhouse.org or lucky enough to get a ticket. For me, it will the legacy we leave to our children are truly tor and she has given us a string of some of call the box office (866) 811-411 be among my top 10 hits of this season. among ideas contemporary theater must deal the most cutting edge plays that have daz­ Incidentally their next production, one that What a wonderful world they both gave to with. This play does that with the gripping zled sophisticated audiences in our region. 1 can almost guarantee will be a winner, all of us. I’m so grateful to BIG ARTS' integrity and impact that live theater was I wished 1 had really liked her current will be “The Merchant of Venice", March Strauss Theater for bringing this magical made to do. offering, “ The Hound of the Baskervilles.” 25 through April 15. Mark your calendars. tour to the island’s theater lovers. 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Page 45 ■ Week of Wednesday, March 1, 2017 1, March Wednesday, of Week ■ 45 Page Florida Panther At a Glance The Florida panther is the largest feline carnivore in North Florida Panther America. The last remnant population of the Eastern sub­ (Feiis concolor coryi) species has managed to survive in the southern portion of Other names: puma, mountain lion, Life span: to 10 \ Florida, including Charlotte, cougar, catamount Reproduces: in Southwest Fionda Lee, Collier, Glades, Hendry , Status: FL=endangered, IUCN=CR Found: all counties, near coast, Monroe, Palm Beach, (critically endangered) mainland Brevard and Miami-Dade Length: with tail, 8 ft (2.4 m) Months found: (it breeds in July counties. Although several Height: at shoulder, 2-2.5 ft (60-76 and August) jfmamjJASond. cm) cats have been authenticated Weight: 75-160 lb (34-73 as far north as Polk County, kg) there appears to be no sub­ stantial breeding population north of the Caloosahatchee Panthers on the River and Lake Okeechobee. prowl. There are an estimated 120 to 150 panthers living in Florida. Charlie Sobczak PHOTOS BY As the Latin name (coryi) DICK FORTUNE AND implies, the Florida panther SARA LOPEZ Living was once considered a viable

subspecies of the much more ______Sanibel successful North American it wanders farther afield, often placing itself in a suburban or year and 10 times that number of raccoons. The panther has cougar. Recent genetic stud­ urban environment where its chance of getting struck and also been known to kill and eat immature alligators, snakes and ies of mitochondrial DNA have disproved this status. There are killed by an automobile increases dramatically. iguanas. now, according to “Mammal Species of the World,” only six The Florida panther is Florida’s state animal, a designation With proper management and continued importation of recognized subspecies of puma, five of which are located in granted by the schoolchildren of the state in 1982. The irony is Texas cougars to keep the gene pool sufficiently varied, there captivasanibel.eom South America. The Florida panther, although still in desperate that Florida’s incessant growth and its demand for more subdi­ is every reason to believe this remnant population of pumas need of protection, is no longer considered a viable subspecies visions, shopping malls, and asphalt put constant pressure on will survive in the heartland of south Florida for years to come. by the world’s leading taxonomists. In fact, since the introduc­ the ever-shrinking wild places the panther requires to survive. Your chances of seeing one of these elusive animals in the wild tion of several Texas pumas for several years to prevent Scientists have calculated that to prevent further inbreeding, the are almost nil. One of the best places to see panthers in a semi­ inbreeding, the genetically “pure” Florida panther no longer state would need a resident population of approximately 240 wild environment is at the Babcock Ranch in eastern Charlotte exists. panthers. Based on the panther’s habitat needs, this equates to County, covered in the Charlotte County The North and South American cougar family is currently 8,000 to 12,000 square miles of range. With developers edg­ destination section of The Living Gulf listed as LC (Least Concern) by the IUCN. The cougar is the ing in from all directions, it is unlikely the panther will ever Coast. only large feline in the world whose population is increasing have sufficient range to maintain its population without genet­ ______throughout most of its range. This is especially true of the west­ ic intervention from outside stock. This Is an excerpt from The Living G u lf ern cougar population, which is expanding its numbers and A male panther requires more than 5,000 calories a day to Coast - A Nature Guide to Southwest range throughout the entire western edge of North America, survive. A nursing female cat requires twice that. That trans­ Florida hy Charles Sobczak. The book is from Colorado to British Columbia. lates to 3.8 pounds of meat a day for a male to survive and 8 available at all the Island bookstores,

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Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is again title sponsor for the 2017 tourna­ ment. ______PHOTO PROVIDED Doc Ford’s co-sponsors captivasanibel.com tarpon tournament , __ . PHOTOS PROVIDED LEFT: The curving pool at the Kerscher home, with views of the Gulf of Mexico. RIGHT: Curving A fat purse promises to make the sixth annual “ Ding" Darling & Doc Lord’s Tarpon Tournament on Friday, May 19, the hottest competition on the water. Doc Ford’s - with Final two Peek Homes reflect personal touches locations on Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, and Fort Myers The quartet o f homes to be featured on Zonta’ s home starting with emerald quartz granite in the kitchen. Beach - has again committed to being the title sponsor for tour, A Peek at the Unique, concludes with two stun­ Sanibel style is evident in the shell walkway, Milton the 2017 tournament, along with the “ Ding” Darling

ning new residences, one on Sanibel’ s east end and the Coppo seascapes, Hollis Jeffcoat’ s Sanibel views, and a Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS). Proceeds ______other overlooking the Gulf o f Mexico. Each has been wall o f sliding glass opening to the rear verandah. will benefit wildlife and conservation education at J.N. created with extensive input from its owners. “ Peekers” will notice cypress ceilings on both veran­ “ Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island. The Peek takes place on Saturday, March 11, a guid­ das, a soaking tub in the master bath, and the smart The tournament pays out 100 percent of the entry fee ed, three-hour tour o f four private island homes by air- black accent wall in the kitchen. ($500 per boat of up to four) as tournament awards. This

conditioned coach and is almost sold out: a few after­ “ Sanibel is now our full time residence, while fast- year, because a rollover of last year’s purse fattens the purse Islander Sanibel-Captiva noon departure times remain. Reservations can be made paced New York is our city getaway,” Brenda said. to $33,000, the 50-boat entry field has already filled. via email to [email protected]. This home is sponsored by its construction company, Interested parties can contact DDWS executive director The event is staged at the Sanibel Community Dan Hahn Custom Builders, a Zonta supporter since Birgie Miller at 239-292-0566 or director@dingdarlingso- Church, a location sponsored by Gulf Breeze Cottages 2010. ciety.org. to add their names to a waiting list. at 1081 Shell Basket Lane, a long-time Zonta support­ A very different style greets guests at the gorgeous The Captain’s Dinner takes place the evening prior. May er. Gulf-front home o f Steve and Jessica Kerscher, who 18, for anglers and sponsors only at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar on Brenda and David Bass wanted their Sanibel home moved in just 18 months ago, having been extensively Fort Myers Beach. not just to reflect their personal style but also to honor involved in its design, practical elements and finishing “There’s not another tarpon tournament like it in the their life in New York City. The result: a home that per­ touches. area,” said Marty Harrity, Doc Ford’s co-owner. “ We get fectly blends New York sophistication with Sanibel There is an old world European influence at work, fishermen from all over the country.” charm. The couple carefully chose every item, from including fleur-de-lis emblems set into the paved fore­ “ Doc Ford’s has been a faithful supporter o f our efforts kitchen drawer pulls to the granite wall in the half bath court and pool deck, and a capacious kitchen in a at ‘Ding’ Darling, helping greatly to bolster refuge programs and, happily, purchased all the fittings right here on French country style. This home is family-oriented, and research to balance federal budget shortfalls," said Sanibel. with sumptuous guest suites and a huge screened porch Miller. “ Last year we raised $55,000 for the refuge as a The New York state o f mind is achieved through a with a faux wood ceiling and three TV screens for result of sponsorships, donations, and auction proceeds. In its tranquil palette on walls and floors, accented by an sports enthusiasts. five years of existence, the tourney has raised nearly array o f colors and textures on surfaces and furnishings, Architectural standouts include tray ceilings; a circu­ $250,000. W e’re so grateful to Doc Ford’s for this huge lar turret wall; curving staircases; decorative railings; effort in our behalf.” and a wide variety o f tiling and bold granite in all six For more information on the tournament, please visit and a half bathrooms. Other touches include a huge, www.dingdarlingtarpontoumey.org. Anyone interested in walk-in pantry, kitchen garbage chute, and a family-size becoming a tournament sponsor should contact Miller at shower in the master suite. Paying homage to the (239) 292-0566 or [email protected]. home’ s spectacular location, virtually all windows have Tournament sponsors for 2017 include: Title Sponsor. a sunset view o f the Gulf. The Kerscher home is gener­ Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille; Premier Sponsors: ously sponsored by Gene’s Books on Periwinkle, a Diversified Yacht Services, Nimrod, Raiser’s lidge; third-time Peek house sponsor. Presenting Sponsors: Mark & Gretchen Banks; Gold The Zonta Club o f Sanibel/Captiva is a service Sponsors: Bella Signs & Designs, Senator Lizbeth organization o f professionals working together to pro­ Benacquisto, Captiva Diva, Fort Myers Marine, The Historic vide hands-on assistance, advocacy and funds to Bait Box, Island Inn, Jensen's Marina, John Grey Painting, strengthen women’ s lives on the islands, in Lee County la w Office of Janet Strickland PA, On Island. Organized and around the world through Zonta International. All Chaos, Trophy Case of Fort Myers, Whitney’s Bait & funds raised from this event are distributed in grants to Tackle. Don & Ann-Marie Wildman: Silver Sponsors: Anisa organizations whose mission is to empower women. Jewelry Designs, Lighthouse Recovery Institute, Misty A black accent wall in the kitchen of the Bass Wells’ “ Let’s Take It Outside." Sanibel-Captiva Community home. For information, visit zontasancap.com. Bank. Public meeting to discuss Blind Pass Inlet Management Plan Study scheduled for March 24 The next public meeting to discuss held at the Pelican Room at the Sanibel identification upon entry. For more information, go to the Blind Pass Inlet Management Plan Recreation Center on Friday March 24 Additional details will be communi- mycepd.com or call (239) 472-2472. Study, conducted by the Lee County from 10 a.m. to noon. Please note that cated by the CEPD in subsequent Beach Division o f Natural Resources, will be the facility requires everyone to show Briefs as they become available. ibel-Captiva Islander______captivasanibel.com______Week of Wednesday. March 1, 2017 M Page 52 hmsTnrdo Jh hmsHro. on Furches. John Herbon. Thomas John Tanuredjo. Thomas chosen to sell their work. The two-day craft show had everything from hand-carved wooden chairs to delicate glass chairs to delicate jewelry. hand-carved wooden from had show everything craft two-day The work.their sellchosento ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 4 3 The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club’s biggest fundraiser took place Feb. 18 and 19 at the Sanibel Community House. The show attracts are 115 show hundredsartists, f The House. but o only Community 19 at Sanibelthe 18 and Feb. fundraiserplace took biggest Club’s Rotary Sanibel-Captiva The ISLAND FACES ISLAND th annual Rotary Arts & Crafts Fair Crafts & RotaryArts th annual PHOTOS BY ASHLEY GOODMAN PHOTOS ASHLEY BY Page 53 53 Page M ISLAND FACES 2017 1, March Wednesday, of Week

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On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the Island Cotillion conducted its Valentine’ s Day dinner dance at The Sanctuary Golf Club. This event had its largest attendance ever with 134 members and guests. Lively music was provided by The White House Trio. The Island Cotillion is an organization of full or part time Sanibel residents who enjoy dancing. It conducts three dinner dances a year. Two are formal and one non-formal. For those ______interested in joining, contact Julie Boyd at (239) 395-0464. PHOTOS PROVIDED captivasanibel.com

The Simms family: Joe and Claire Hodapp, Elizabeth and Mike Gutmann, Ann and Charles Simms.

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more. Also, Northern Africa and the Middle countries from their former colonies. adamant that the EU is not a bloated bureau­ stays. There is more inequality, which is 2017 1, March Wednesday, of Week East are in turmoil and there is a hemor­ Immigrants came to Great Britain from cracy. It has one bureaucrat to 10,000 citi­ creating a backlash against open market rhaging refugee and migrant crisis. South Asia, to France from sub-Saharan zens, and its central budget is one percent of economies. All these forces have sapped Russian pressures o f all kinds have been and northern Africa and to Belgium from EU members' economic output. trust in government. a key driver leading to a raised activity level central Africa. However, many of these Some politicians are getting EU money Stelzenbrunner said that the EU and in Europe. The Libya invasion was another arrivals may have became citizens only in to run for Parliament with the intention of Europe are at an inflection point, a cri­ spur by showing Europe that things don’t name and passport. undermining the EU, and that she considers sis o f unity and solidarity. This year go so well without U.S. involvement. In contrast, many of the Muslims in wasteful, but on the other hand EU funds will see elections in the Netherlands, The E.U. is finally responding seriously Germany came initially from Iran after the are greatly benefiting its members. For France, Germany and possibly Italy. to these security threats, with a huge sense revolution in 1979 and subsequently, in example, it has supplied huge amounts of Stelzenbrunner doesn’ t believe that the of urgency. Post-Crimea, NATO has been larger numbers, as laborers from southern agricultural funding to British farmers, opposing politicians will get into doing several things on its own, with US and southeastern Europe, including Turkey. which they will lose after Brexit. Also, it Parliament, or that any other countries coordination but without U.S. domination. O f 80 million Germans, the Muslim popu­ has funded an enormous infrastructure will follow U.K. out o f the EU. Twenty-six of the 28 EU members have lation amounts to 3 million. investment program, which hits brought Angela Merkel has said that Europe been bolstering their defense budgets, Stelzenmuller summarized that the EU prosperity to needy countries such as Spain holds its fate in its own hands, but it must something which was politically unthink­ has had a Muslim population for a very long and Portugal. work at it. It must realize the magnitude of able in Germany until recent times. time. EU countries have made them citi­ The sixth, fundamental, question is the challenge: That this is a crisis of the Stelzenmuller stated that the EU members’ zens, so they cannot now say that they don’t whether the EU is still necessary and western liberal order and representative ______challenge is not to develop an alternate belong there. They are integrated as citizens whether it is good for American interests. democracy and possibly of the Transatlantic NATO. Rather, they want to improve bur­ in the same way that Germany integrates Stelzenmuller responded that the EU. with relationship. den-sharing and provide a better alliance. Jews and Christians. Stelzenmuller does not NATO and America, has been essential to So. Stelzenmuller concluded by listing Stelzenmuller said that in summary, the believe EU countries will follow the U.K. or spreading peace, economic transformation what Europe and the EU must do. It must EU should not be viewed as “ a euro-trash Brexit and leave the EU out of concern and prosperity for six decades. It has creat­ go on living up to its NATO commit­ captivasanibel.com club” , whose members are trying to “ weasel about the immigrant influx. ed economies of scale, a framework for ments; improve its domestic counterter­ out o f their dues.” Where the EU has taken Germany’s acceptance of refugees took good governance and cooperation and a rorism cooperation; help with the legiti­ a role, for example in coordinating sanc­ pressure off countries less able to handle way to overcome historic enmities. It has mate fears o f those who feel alienated and tions against Russia or in fighting piracy in them. It was initially badly managed but is allowed small countries “to punch above counter manipulated or imaginary fears; the Horn of Africa, it is doing so in coordi­ well-managed now. “ Drawing up the draw­ their weight" and present a solid front strengthen solidarity and burden sharing nation, agreement and often help of the U.S. bridges” will not be feasible for Europe. against outside forces, such as Russia. It in Europe including the UK; continue Europe also has a major role in counterter­ To deal with the immigration crisis, the gives America a unified market for U.S. standing up to Russian and Chinese inter­ rorism, which is not a NATO task. speaker said that EU nations will have rec­ corporations to trade and gives the U.S. ference; correct trade imbalances; The fourth issue Stelzenmuller ognize the magnitude of the crisis and the both allies and space for America’s bases. acknowledge its own failing and work to addressed was the Heritage Foundation’s threat to the Western liberal order, improve Seventh and last, is the EU disintegrat­ remedy them, and stand up for what ______criticism that the EU is too liberal on immi­ engagement in the crises of Africa and the ing? Stelzenbrunner admitted that it is hard Europe and the Transatlantic relationship gration and distorts immigration flows and Middle East, provide a better humanitarian to answer “no.” She explained that there are has always stood for, which is the policy. response, add better border security, harmo­ populists on the right and the left and a cri­ Western liberal order, representative Stelzenmuller pointed out that Europe nize how to treat legitimate refugees and sis of social democracy. The industrial democracy, pluralism, rights and free­ has had Muslim populations since the send back those are not bone fide refugees. working class is in decline. There is a hol­ doms, protection o f minorities and the Islander Sanibel-Captiva Middle Ages. The numbers increased great­ The Heritage Foundation’s fifth criti­ lowing out of political parties and other rule of law. 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Photography Contest at the J.N. “Ding” “It was the first photo that stood out to me Darling National Wildlife Refuge on and it continued to catch my eye for the Sanibel Island. whole judging process." Sponsored by the Theodore Cross Honorable mention winners and oilier Family Charitable Foundation, the competi­ finalists are listed below. tion invited high school students from Lee, “Theodore Cross’ family made this ______Collier, Charlotte, Glades, and Hendry contest possible, and it has become a counties to compete for prizes that included quick success story,” said Birgie Miller, a Canon digital SLR camera package, char­ DDWS executive director. “ We couldn't

tered class trips to the refuge, Tarpon Bay be more thrilled that the family wanted its breezenewspapers.com Explorers excursions, and copies of donation used in this way to reach an "Waterbirds: Portraits and Anecdotes from age group that often falls through the Birding Adventures" by contest namesake, cracks o f conservation education. Kudos the late Theodore Cross. to our philanthropic coordinator Carrie Cross, who lived part-time on Sanibel PHOTOS PROVIDED Alexander and our interns for a fabulous Island and has family still living here, DDWS contest organizer Carrie Alexander, Cross family representative job o f running the contest.” marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Jim Helmuth, first-place winner Kaylee Robinson, contest judge Deb “ We were surprised and delighted that advised the Johnson and Nixon administra­ Szymanczyk, and Refuge Ranger Monica Scroggin. we had nearly 300 amazing photo entries tions on anti-poverty programs; wrote the NPR’s All Things Considered called "1 love the extraordinary mystery of the from 13 different schools,” Alexander said. influential book "Black Capitalism," among Cross’ collection o f 179 images and count­ photo,” Svenson said. “ Not just what the ‘Teachers, advisors, and volunteers worked hard at helping to encourage students to others; and created Birders United, a birding less anecdotes “spectacular.” The New York animal is, but also where it is, and what is the ______Web site that ranked legislators according to Times described it as “part visual encyclo­ scale. There is a beautiful play with scale enter.” their record of bird protection support. pedia, part memoir.” with the huge animal in the front as nature “ We are so happy to be supporting a con­ Late in life, Cross decided to indulge his World-renowned New York photogra­ recedes in the background. This photo cre­ test in my father's name, a contest that will love for birds and photography and traveled pher and friend of the Cross family, Arne ates a narrative and leaves the viewer with get our youth involved with nature by look­ the world to collect stunning portraits and Svenson, judged the contest, along with an open-ended story.” ing at it - as my father so loved doing stories to chronicle his adventures. He pho­ deputy refuge manager Nate Caswell and In second place, Yenori Alvarez from through a camera lens,” Amanda Cross tographed often at “ Ding” Darling, and a Sanibel resident Deb Szymanczyk. First Lehigh Senior High captured an anhinga. "1 said. number of the images in his book reflect his place went to a close-up of an animal’s eye love the mysterious predator and prey feel­ Students were able to submit up to two love for the refuge. Cross published titled “ Through Her Eyes” by Kaylee ing of this photo,” Szymanczyk said. “The photographs. Winning and honorable men­ Reporter Island "Waterbirds" in 2009 at age 85; he passed Robinson, a ninth-grader at Riverdale High natural fiber of the grasses, the skeleton­ tion images are on display at the free “ Ding” away shortly after that in February 2010. School. looking tree roofs, and the foggy back- Darling Education & Visitor Center and are available to view by Facebook album on DDWS’ page facebook.com/dingdarling. For information on the 2018 photo contest, visit dingdarlingsociety.org/articles/photo- contests.

Honorable Mentions Yenorl (in alphabetical order) Alvarez ■ Erica Campbell, Classical Christian Academy from ■ Josie Fjelsted, Lehigh Senior High Lehigh ■ Ryan Gruu, Lehigh Senior High Senior ■ Breanna Homick, Cape Coral High High ■ Sabrina Hutto, Lehigh Senior High placed ■ Sydney Luzik, Lehigh Senior High second ■ Brandon Newell, Dunbar High with her ■ Bihn (Julie) Nguyen, Cape Coral anhinga portrait. ■ Michael O'Dell, Estero High ■ Sascha Sealie, Lehigh Senior High ■ Sadie Williams, Riverdale High ■ Andrea Wilson, Golden Gate High Finalists (in alphabetical order) ■ Kalab Allwood, Lehigh Senior High ■ Erica Campbell, Classical Christian Academy ■ Alyssa Fraser, Estero High Sharleen ■ Jaheim Germain. Lehigh Senior High Juiot ■ Geneieve Lemus, Lehigh Senior High from ■ Nicolas Lopez, I^ehigh Senior High Cape ■ Stacey Mora, Lehigh Senior High Coral ■ Laura Palacio, South Ft Myers High High took ■ Crystal Perez, Ix-high Senior High third ■ Jonathan Roman, Ixhigh Senior High place with ■ Caitlyn Sims, Lehigh Senior High Kaylee Robinson from Riverdale High her macro shot of a ■ Susie Wang, Lehigh Senior High took first place in the fourth annual ■ Shawna Werner, Lehigh Senior High “Ding” Darling-Theodore Cross High flower. ■ Shamar Womack, Cape Coral High School Photography Contest with this perspective of an animal in nature. Island Reporter______captivasanibel.com______Week of Wednesday, March 1, 2017 U Page 68 hms la iio Kwns cec and Science Kiwanis fidison Alva Thomas ed Dry with the ability to predict thepredictnextdatato points the ability with Dry ed provid­ which program, data putwas into amodeling said. Dry minute.” every once her undergraduatedo studies incomputerand science She competition. international the for days five for Engineering Best o f Fair Award for physical sciences. physical for Fair f Award Best o Engineering in theinsequence. That points. data provided which temperature,the theup.bottom from information samethetook project Her sonality. such including scale, bigger a from information take thenpurse physics, or herchemistry for graduatestud­ field." relatedinascience goals my achieving at ambitious more me makes "It said.she students seven of chosen.one was and exciting." cool Pretty Edison Alva Thomas annual 60th the in competed mmccoy@breezenewspaper$. com mmccoy@breezenewspaper$. McCOY MEGHAN By ing is currently using. The difference, meteorologists meteorologists difference, using.currently The is ing forecast­ that meteorological accuracy, same the not it. expecting really "1 wasn't said. Dry Dahlia more fair, 350 than science level More 15. school their at won students, Feb. who Wednesday, Arena. Alico nomto a hg, o pesr sses n sea­ and systems pressure low high, as information ies. Fair.and Engineering Science Kiwanis 5 suet a Foia uf os Uiest, at University, Coast Gulf Florida at students 150 Dahlia Dry wins Best of Fair. of Best wins Dry Dahlia Best of Fair of Best wins Dry Dahlia The Sanibel resident will head to California in May Sanibel headinresident May The to will California Dry created predictive models that were more, if if more, that were models predictive created Dry to wants Dry school, high from graduating After An awards ceremony was held for approximately approximately for held was ceremony awards An the home student took School Sanibel former A A mini computer fed into a wind beam to measurebeam to into wind a fed computermini A "There were two week trials that data collected collected data that trials week two were "There internationals," to going about excited really "I'm sopho­ School High Myers Fort cool," pretty "It's PROVI D E ID V O R P O T O H P

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Attendees of 2017 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. breezenewspapeni.com CROW volunteers recognized at appreciation dinner The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife celebrated "An Evening with the Stars," at its Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Monday, Feb. 20, at the Sanibcl Community House. The event recognized the lifeblood o f the organization, the work o f more than 200 volunteers in 2 0 16. Every volunteer was honored with a star that included each hour donated. Ten volunteers were given certificates o f appreciation for their commitment. Ruth Parks reached an impressive 750 hours. Special recognition was gi ven to Jim Columbo for "providing exemplary volunteer service." CROW's wildlife rehabilitation staff nominated him for this honor. This event was sponsored by Sanibel Captiva Trust Company PHOTOS PROVIDED ______sad Reporter Island

ABOVE: Volunteer Ruth Parks, recognized for most hours donated. BELOW: Jim Columbo recognized for "provid­ ing exemplary volunteer service."

CROW volunteers eat during Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Dr. Dave Nichols addresses attendees. Island Reporter______captivasanibel.com______Week of Wednesday. March 1, 2017 M Page 70 angiers scored with a good mix of tasty bottom fish plus tastyfish bottom of mix agood with angiersscored Offshore, up. heating was bite snook the times, atand, sheepshead trout, large redfish, for decent were reports bad. Inshore, too than lesstides wasn’t desirable,fishing amberjacksand cobia. with days several and despitepart most the for weather the Sound in 3 to 6-foot depths, sandwith 6-foot adja­thepotholesto Sound 3 in trout gators,” “ reportsandseveral thereof common were fish. Several fish over 20 inches were also reported from alsoreported from inches were 20 over fish Several fish. biggest the producing bars oyster or shorelines to cent caught throughoutwere Trout more. inches or hitting 24 becoming inches are 20 trout. over sea Fish large more and southern Matlacha Pass near St. James City. 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