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If You Go: What: The 31st Annual San-Cap Lions Arts & Crafts Fair When: March 21 and 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Sanibel Community House 2173 Periwinkle Way Admission: $5 donation (all proceeds go directly to local charities)

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PhD-turned-birder attempting his ‘Big Year* via Islander bicycle Sanibel-Captiva captivasanibel.com 2014 19, March Wednesday, of Week 13 B Page By ROBBIE SPENCER and eventually for his PhD in develop­ [email protected] mental genetics and molecular cell biol­ Dorian Anderson grew weary of his ogy- life in science, so he decided to jump on “My whok life has been dictated by his bicycle. my education. The problem with what I He’s still riding. was doing, it was so formulaic...so lin­ Anderson departed from Boston on ear, any diversion...nobody takes time Jan. 1 to start his "Big Year,” in which off. It's so singular-focused." a birdwatcher attempts to see or hear as He wasn't happy with his lifestyle. many bird species as they can in North He needed a change, something to dif­ America in one calendar year. ferentiate himself from the norm. According to his blog, "I think science attracts a certain bikingforbirds.blogspot.com, the of personality," he said. 'I don’t endeavor begins on Jan. 1 and, over the really fit that stereotype. 1 have a lot of subsequent 364 days, requires the bird­ other talents, my opportunity costs were er to visit all corners of the continent in a lot higher than others by staying in an effort to record 700-750 species of science." birds while logging hundreds of thou­ Anderson’s confident demeanor and sands of miles via plane, car and boat easygoing personality have helped him travel. Anderson believes by the end of acquire many friends during his travels, the year, he’ll have traveled around including Best Western hotels, which 12,000 miles on his bike and hopes to gave him money to stay at their estab­ see 600 bird species. lishments. “Nobody has tried to do anything of “I've met so many cool people. this magnitude,” said Anderson, who’s People recognize that I’m putting my already seen over 240 bird species this ROBBIE SPKNCKR life on the line every day, people have year. ‘“Biking for Birds’ is my com­ Dorian Anderson at the “Ding” Darling Visitor and Education Center on bent over backwards to assist me." pletely crazy and hopefully fantastic Monday, March 10. He also reflected as to what put him twist on the traditional North American according to Wildlife Society Executive tainable infrastructure, encouraging over the edge to give up his career in Big Year.” Director Birgie Miller. Anderson was bike riding or other sustainable, eco- science to begin his “Big Year.” Anderson is roughly 3,000 miles impressed with the island’s conserva­ friendly forms of transportation. “I’ve always thought of this (Big into his trip, in which he’s traveled the tion efforts, especially at the Refuge. “Life’s a big poker game, you're not Year] thing, and using my personality entire east coast from Boston all the “There’s an effort being made here, betting with money, you're betting with to make things happen. Someone once way down to Miami. He arrived in you don’t see that much. The paved time. 1 pushed a lot of time into the cen­ told me ‘jump, and the net will appear. Sanibel on Sunday, March 9 after he Wildlife Drive was really nice.” ter of the table with my education,” he You only get one crack at this.’" rode 111 miles across Alligator Alley Anderson hopes to utilize this year’s said. Anderson’s blog recently reached up to Marco Island the day before, and adventure and his outgoing personality Anderson, 35, had let his education 100,000 page hits since he began on another 63 miles on Sunday up to the and internal drive to help make a differ­ take him across the country and dictate the first of the year. He hopes to utilize “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge, where ence, whether it be in conservation his life’s work, from prep school in Ihe the blog, which he’s written in every he stayed for three nights in their stu­ efforts across the country or helping northeast, to Stanford for biochemistry, night of the year thus far, to help raise dent housing courtesy of the Refuge, future organizations create more sus­ to Harvard for molecular embryology. See BIRDER, page 14

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Anderson, to he’s According tion. his blog, and make donations forbirds.blogspot.com. donations make and blog, his everything that, do you If well. simple. was it goals, lofty conserva­ bird for $100,000 for bird conservation at biking- biking- at conservation bird for rmpg 1 — 13 page From Birder "Just do the things that you you that things the do "Just hn se wa hs mes­ his what asked When Islanders can track Dorian Dorian track can Islanders e m rea C & e r o M & “5 St to Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum In the Know n The dream of building a Shell the first of these short films is titled Museum on Sanibel Island, an island “Mollusks in Action — The Secret Life Bailey*Matthews Shell Museum considered one of the of Seashells.” while the 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 premiere shelling loca­ second feature is called tions in the entire world, “Trails and Tales of Living Phone: 239-395-2233 Toll-free: 888-679-6450 dates back to 1927, Seashells.” After leaning Fax: 239-395-6706 when the first Sanibel about these fascinating Website: Shell Fair was held. The creatures, whose total 2= w w w .shellmuseum.org ft idea became closer to number of distinct species E-mail: on Website a . 3 reality in 1990 with the tops 200,000 worldwide, Campus: 8 acres re v. donation of the eight- its time to into the Admission fee charged. a. acre site to the newly large octagonally-designed st formed Shell Museum display area and wander and Research through the more than two st Foundation by the Bailey dozen exhibits. I Childrens learning lab rs family. The three Bailey For people interested BLAKE SOBCZAK =r brothers, John, Frances Charlie Sobczak in shelling on Sanibel one and Sam were sons of of the most popular dis­ \o Earnest Baily, an early Living plays can be found imme­ Ki settler who arrived on diately left of the entrance. univalve that was discovered by Ed back home to their sweethearts. Made the island in 1 894. The Sanibel Called Gifts from the Seas Hanley of Sanibel while diving in 130 of thousands of tiny, multi-colored Matthews family, also of Sanibel & Captiva it feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico. shells that are arranged in a form of early settlers, were the original owners clearly displays the most common Additional exhibits include Shells in shell pointillism, these are truly master­ of the Island Inn. species of seashells likely to be found Geography, Cephalopods, and Shells as pieces of shell folk art. The adjacent The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum on the beaches and the back bays of the Money. The most recent exhibit, which display of shell cameos, shell inlay, but­ went on display in April of 2010. is tons and shell bows is equally com­ ft officially opened its doors on two islands. The museum also offers the se November 18, 1995 and has been visitor a free handout with many of called MMM...Mullosks! It focuses not pelling. •a growing in quality, distinction and pop­ these same seashells on it, making it on collecting shells, but on recipes to As in many museums, there are any cook the soft, fleshy animal inside. An number of displays and programs 65 ularity ever since. In March of 2010 it easy to start your own private shell col­ 9> achieved accreditation from the lection. The exhibits continue with a interactive touch screen computer designed specifically for the younger st allows you to e-mail shellfish recipes visitor. These include a live shell dis­ American Association of Museums. Of large display of Florida fossil shells as ST the nation’s 17,500 museums only 775 well as a life-sized model of the original back home, including delicious dishes play and a school shell collection kit ft. have earned this accreditation. The shell people of Southwest Florida —the of oysters, mussels and scallops, all of that includes sample shells from around O which are mollusks. the world, a teacher’s guide, a student o Shell Museum is one of only 48 such Calusa Indians. 3 museums accredited in Florida. There is a dazzling and colorful dis­ One of the most popular and unusual shell i.d. guide and more. The Museum Any visit to the Museum should play on the scallop shell that includes displays is called Sailors' Valentines. sends these kits across the U.S., Mexico begin with a viewing of one or both of an array of color variations and shows These are magnificently crafted octago­ and Canada to give schoolchildren an their thirty-minute films on mollusks, like a master painter’s palate. The nal boxes that were developed in the opportunity to learn more about the dif­ shown nonstop in their theater on the museum showcases the largest horse early 1800s by the woman of Barbados ferent species of mollusks and the main floor. Eight years in the making, conch in the world, a massive 23.8 inch and the Caribbean for sailors to take See SHELL MUSEUM, page 62 C/5 S3 3 ' sr 2 . I n Oyster Madness?* S3 Stellar Bay (BC) Beau Soleil (NB) rs Whichever you choose.^ •<* Nisqually (WA) Wei I fleet (MA) (M d C m - L i m i y o u W IN ! Ptmdcr 11*1. tMA) 22 a Kumamoto (BC) at Shemoques (NB) Cl -1 i-LAl. SANIBEL's SEAFOOD Blue Pt. (CN) 4 OYSTER Elkhorn (WA) Beavertale (RI) SPECIALISTS! Jfriim-EL lWA), bait ruutl (Kli Miyagi (CA) Cockenoe (CN) OPEN FOR LUNCH at 11:30 Thursday - Sunday 3/20 - 3/23

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The Concert is spon­ Plant Walk next Saturday ing her life. sored by the Estate of Christine Johnson, Tween Special to the Islander Her disappearance evoked tears - and sparked Waters Inn, and Friends of Opera. The City of Sanibel Vegetation Committee is numerous theories as to her ultimate fate. Those theo­ OTC plans an exciting evening of arias, duets and offering a guided native vegetation and landscap­ ries continue to be debated even today. At the start of ensembles sung by an ensemble of talented young ing tour of City Hall grounds, which have been the play, Amelia arrives as if she has just stepped off artists including Adelmo Guidarelli. bass-baritone; planted solely with native plants. The tour of City one of her planes and proceeds to tell the story of how Kelly Hill, mezzo- soprano: Joshua Kohl, tenor; Matt Hall grounds is on Saturday, March 22. The guid­ she came to be a pilot and, more importantly, what Morgan, tenor; Megan Pachecano, soprano; and Sarah ed tour begins promptly at 10 a.m. that meant to her. In the course of the recollection, her Asmar, soprano. Come walk the grounds for ideas on planting spirit, drive and strong commitment to equal rights for Artistic Director Alan Mann will pepper the concert native vegetation that requires no fertilizer. Come women become clear. with witty and informative commentary with digital see how you can plant a garden that reseeds itself More than a simple biography, the piece is scenery and supertitles. OTC introduces audiences to with very little maintenance, is good for the envi­ designed as an encouragement for all to reach for the young professional singers who are on the cusp of stars. Janina, the actress and writer, was commis­ major careers. Several of the company’s gifted young ronment and will attract birds and butterflies. sioned to write Daring to Dream by the Zonta singers, who have performed at the Festival through Vegetation Committee members will provide International chapter in Naples, Florida, to help that the years, have gone on to the Met, the New York City valuable information on proper planting and care of native vegetation. The City of Sanibel encour­ group celebrate both its founding and the role that Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago. OTC also brings ages planting of vegetation that is indigenous to the Amelia, a Zonta member, played in the national the performing arts into communities at affordable area as it requires very little maintenance, NO fer­ organization. Zonta has established a fellowship in prices. Its educational outreach program. Overtures, tilizer, and NO supplemental irrigation. Amelia's name that has helped more than 1000 has made presentations to more than 8,500 people, Registration is not required. Attendees meet at young women pursue careers related to night. from children to seniors. Kate Ford, co-founder of the the main entrance to City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Join the Community House on Wednesday, March company, serves as General Director and Michael in front of the main staircase. For additional infor­ 26, for this entertaining one-woman luncheon show. Fennelly, Music Director. mation regarding the guided native vegetation tour, Tickets for members are $30 for members, guests Tickets may be purchased at $45 each at the Bank please contact the City’s Natural Resources $35. Prepaid reservations only, call the Community of the Islands. 1699 Periwinkle Way or Sanibel Department at 472-3700. House to reserve space at 472-2155 or visit sanibel- Captiva Community Bank, 2475 Library Way. 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Visitor’s Center, was vacant for He relocated to years and is now a new realty center Sanibel in that same named Sanibel-Captiva Gateway. year and became a “Reviving the old property at the Realtor in 1986. gateway to the islands and bringing Since then he has riscn together strong real estate and property to the top of his management professionals from the profession specializ­ islands supports the welcome message ing in real estate bro­ given to visitors,” said Butch ‘Maurice’ kerage on Sanibel Long, one of the founding partners of and Captiva Islands. the new center. “The message we hope He is a the recipi­ to give is that these islands are a great ent of the RE/MAX place to visit but also a great place to International PHOTO PROVIDED invest or live.” The Sanibel-Captiva Gateway. Platinum Club The vision for Sanibel-Captiva Award. He has been Gateway started when Butch and Sanibel since 1985. porting buyers and sellers, we pro­ Chuck Andrews inducted into the Cindy Long purchased the property The new gateway center includes vide private tours of island living, RE/MAX Hall of at 1177 Causeway Blvd. last year, a range of real estate services provid­ and we open our office to visitors Fame and received the RE/MAX International and a partnership team began plan­ ed by SanCap Gateway Realty (for­ and the community through our free Lifetime Achievement Award. Andrews’ wife, ning and creating the new gateway merly SanCap One Source Realty) business center, Wi-Fi and commu­ Kimberley, joined him in the business in 2000 and center concept. owned and managed by Coscia, and nity conference room.” they arc both consistently ranked among the top To complete their vision, the the newly-formed property manage­ The Longs are long-time visitors RE/MAX International Realtors. Longs combined efforts with Robert ment firm SanCap Management to Sanibel and have lived on the RE/MAX of the Islands is also very proud to Coscia, a long-time real estate broker operated by Snyder. island since 2009. announce that Chuck Bergstrom was their Top and resident of Sanibel, and Sherry “We’re excited to move into the A grand opening and ribbon-cut­ Marketing Sales Associate in February. Snyder who has been involved in new building and expand our compa­ ting event for the new center will be “Chuck many aspects of the accommodation ny and our sejvices to the communi­ held next month on Wednesday, Bergstrom and I are industry in southwest Florida and ty,” said Coscia. “In addition to sup- April 2. not only business associates, but also friends for over 30 years. I first met New aquatic center opens at Shell Point Chuck when he Special to the Reporter started investing on Shell Point Retirement Sanibel. Since then Community celebrated a ribbon cut­ he has become one ting for the LifeQuest Aquatic Center of the most consis­ with key executives, project support­ tently productive ers, and residents. Realtors on the After the ribbon cutting. Shell islands. Chuck was Point residents enjoyed tours of the one of the top new $2 million Aquatic Center, Florida RE/MAX which features a 99,000-gallon main Sales Associates in recreation pool with two lap lanes, a Chuck Bergstrom 2013 and he zero-entry access, and shallow and deserves all of the deep water areas. The Aquatic recognition he receives, said Art Corace, Center also has a 23,000-gallon PHOTO PROVIDED broker/owner of RE/MAX of the Islands. therapy pool with an easy-access The Shell Point resort services and management team includes Originally from Chicago, Chuck Bergstrom's pre­ ramp and an adaptable water chair Craig Norling, Leslie Brand, Mary Franklin, Bob Southern, vious career included a background in accounting and for those needing assistance entering President Peter Dys, Scott Moore, Cheryl Cooper, Melanie Brod, finance where he was self-employed in Chicago’s the pool. There is also a seven-per­ and Michelle Smith. Financial District. He has been an island visitor since son hot tub. an old-Florida style pool Bruce Becker, an internationally-rec­ LifeQuest is Shell Point’s bal­ the late 70’s and over the years was continually drawn house, a Chickee Hut shade struc­ ognized expert in the field of aquatic anced approach to wellness that to the Island’s special magic. Sanibel became home in ture. shade sails over the pool, and exercise, explained how it can be a emphasizes Six Dimensions of 2000 and he became a full time Realtor. Either buy­ lounge areas. remarkably effective tool for battling Wellness: Physical, Emotional, ing or selling, Bergstrom's energy, knowledge, and The 8-month project was com­ high blood pressure, obesity, insulin Spiritual, Community/Social, expertise continue to provide a positive experience for pleted by Wright Construction resistance, and other chronic illness­ Educational, and Natural clients. Group, Jackson Pools. Johnson es. Environment. Engineering, RDG Planning & “The LifeQuest Aquatic Center Shell Point Retirement Design, and Winter Interiors. The represents the power of our joint Community is a not-for-profit con­ LifeQuest Aquatic Center replaces efforts to make this project a reality,” tinuing care retirement community Report your news to the original island pool, which was said Shell Point President Peter Dys. located in Fort Myers just off constructed in 1968. “This project would not be possible Summerlin Road and McGregor THE ISLAND REPORTER: Residents attended a special after­ without Shell Point residents’ gener­ Boulevard, two miles before the noon presentation about preventing, ous endorsement and support for Sanibel causeway. To learn more captivasanibel.com reversing, or controlling chronic dis­ growth and change. Today, we cele­ about Shell Point, please visit shell- ease through aquatic exercise. Dr. brate our success.” point.org or call 1 -800-780-1131. ae 27Page Business Briefs White House Black Market ment of the mission of Dress for Success SW Florida: General contractor’s ek f ensa, ac 1, 04 reeesaescm sad Reporter Island hreezenewspapers.com 2014 19, March Wednesday, of Week U sponsors Grande Dames Tea event To promote the economic independence of disadvan­ workshop set for March 26 PACE Center for Girls of Lee County has taged women by providing professional attire, a net­ The Lee County Housing Services Program is looking for announced that women’s specialty retailer White work of support, and the career development tools to licensed and insured general, building and residential con­ House Black Market has signed on for its sixth year as help women thrive in work and in life. The 2013 tractors to participate in Lee County’s current housing rehab the title sponsor of the Grande Dames Tea for 2014, recipient, Les Williams, training captain for Collier programs. Section 3, minority and women-based contractors which will honor three more of our community’s most County Government, presented the award to arc encouraged to attend. revered women. McDonough. Contractors will be placed on the Approved General Other major sponsors include the Broadway Palm, In a letter announcing the award, Hodges Contractors list upon attendance by one or their owner, offi­ Edison National Bank and The News-Press Media University’s Chief Diversity Officer Gail B. Williams cer or project manager. The workshop will be held March 26 Group. cited McDonough’s commitment, compassion, gen­ at the Los County Department of Human Sen ices. 2440 The honorees for 2014 are Barbara Brown of Fort erosity and love for the community. “The difference Thompson St., Fort Myers, 33901. Sign-in begins at 8:30 Myers, Sarah Sciple of Matlacha and Margaret that you are making by embracing diversity and inclu­ a.m. Workshop will run 9 - 10:30 a.m. Sirianni of Fort Myers. sion is changing lives," Williams said. Respond to Jeannie Sutton at 533-7926 or jsutton@lee- The Grande Dames Tea will take place Friday, gov.com. More information: April 4, at the Broadway Palm on Colonial Boulevard Hairstylists host dhs.leegov.com/programs/housingservices. in Fort Myers from 1-3 p.m. ‘cut-a>thon’ to help cut hunger Seats may be reserved online at pacecenter.org/lee Nearly 200 hairstylists throughout Fort Myers will Take the Lee County MPO survey or by calling 470-7648. participate in this year’s Stylists Unite to Help Cut Nearly 400,000 new residents are expected to reside in The Grande Dames Tea was originated by PACE Hunger, a cut-a-thon on Sunday. April 6 from 9 a.m. Lee County by the year 2040. To address the transportation Center for Girls of Lee County to honor women who to 4 p.m. at The Salon Professional Academy's new needs of our growing communities, the Lee County have played major roles in Southwest Florida history location in Royal Palm Square located at 1388 Metropolitan Planning Organization (MIX)) is currently through decades of service, philanthropy and helping Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. exploring ways to reduce the number of vehicle trips and others. The theme is The Wisdom of Age - Honoring Benefitting the Harry Chapin Food Bank, the event increase travel options. This involves looking at where the Female Spirit. will include the volunteer efforts of local hairstylists future residents and jobs may locate in Lee County over the as well as Redken's national and international artists next 25 years. 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The Harry Chapin Food Bank can Public input will lie used by the MIX) Board members to has been awarded the 2014 Harold Russell Excellence turn $45,000 into $270,000 worth of food, which can help select a preferred approach to future growth and the cor­ in Diversity Award. Presented at the Hodges feed 30,000 people for nine months. responding transportation system needed to support that University’s 7th Annual Diversity Festival on March For more information, contact Kristi Hyde at 462- growth. This is a first step in developing the 1 ax County 1. the award recognizes an individual who personifies 2620 or [email protected], or visit the event's 2040 lxrng Range Transportation Plan. the highest standards of service, leadership and char­ Facebook page at facebook.com/stylistunitetohelp- To learn more about the Lee County MPO, please visit acter. cuthunger. LeeMPO.com. McDonough was honored for her work in fulfill­

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C e n te r 4 L ife Pot Luck Dinner The Center4Life March Pot Luck Dinner was on Wednesday, March 12. It featured a St Patrick’s Day theme and was so popular it had to be moved to the Sanibel Recreation Center. City dignitaries including Council Member Mick Denham and Jim Jennings, Mayor Kevin Ruane, and City Manager Judie Zimomra attended the dinner. The BIG ARTS Community Chorus Ensemble performed a 1950s medley, a selection of songs from Guys and Dolls, and other excerpts from their upcoming concerts on March 25 and 27 at BIG ARTS.

1. Art was on display at the March Pot Luck Dinner.

2. The BIG ARTS Community Chorus per­ formed.

3. Sanibel City Councllmembers Mick Denham and Jim Jennings.

4. Guests enjoyed the pot luck dinner at the Sanibel Recreation Center.

5. Guests enjoyed the pot luck dinner at the Sanibel Recreation C«nter.

6. Guests enjoyed the pot luck dinner at the Sanibel Recreation Center.

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Come see [email protected] how you can plant a garden that reseeds itself with Kelly Collini, executive director very little maintenance, is good for the environment, of Community Housing & and will attract birds and butterflies. Resources (CHR). appreciates resi­ Vegetation Committee members will provide valu­ dents who help out with the multi­ able information on proper planting and the care of tude of tasks that keep the afford­ native vegetation. The City of Sanibel encourages able housing program running planting of vegetation that is indigenous to the area as smoothly. it requires very little maintenance, no fertilizer, and Such is the case of Yleana Way no supplemental irrigation. and her brother, Richie Rosado. Registration is not required. Attendees meet at the Both emigrated to Sanibel from main entrance to City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, in the Yucatan and both take time front of the main staircase. For additional information from Way’s thriving cleaning busi­ regarding the guided native vegetation tour, please ness to ready CHR units for new contact the City’s Natural Resources Department at tenants. 472-3700. She first came here about 40 The City of Sanibel is a “walkable and bikeable” years ago, but returned home after a community and features one of the most extensive brief stay. About three years later, shared use paths in the State of Florida. Attendees to she returned with her mother, these spccial events are encouraged to enjoy our good Hilda, and both found work in the nature, bicycle to these events and stay FIT-4-LIFFJ hospitality field. Way married a charter boat captain, Jerry Way, but Yleana Way and Kelly Collini confer on preparing a CHR unit for when he died in 2010 she was a new tenant. faced with the prospect of having to move to the mainland because she prises us with a plate of his awe­ complexes and fourteen limited- could no longer afford to live on some home baked pastries. It’s their equity ownership homes throughout Sanibel. way of giving back to CHR. and the island, CHR is an essential S a n C ap Instead, she applied for CHR thanking us for providing an afford­ resource for those who provide the housing and was eventually accept­ able way to live on Sanibel. We services all islanders want to enjoy. M e d ic a l C e n t e r ed into the program. She shares an really appreciate their hard work on CHR residents also contribute in apartment with Rosado, who moved behalf of CHR.” said Collini. Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm numerous ways to island life and to Sanibel a few years after she did. often volunteer for and lead island Wed & Sat 8:30am-12:30pm Their now elderly mother lives About CHR organizations. nearby, also in CHR housing. CHR is a non-profit organization CHR depends on donations to CHR’s Collini is grateful to have that has partnered for more than 30 help cover the ongoing mainte­ P. Denis Kuehner, D.O. them in the program. years with the City of Sanibel to nance, refurbishment and repair of General Family Praclice and Osteopathic Manipulation "Yleana and Richie are model provide affordable housing for peo­ CHR buildings and grounds. For residents, who insist on volunteer­ ple who live and/or work on the more information, visit sani- ing to clean units -before new ten­ island, plus senior and disabled belchr.org. stop by their office at 4301 Sanibel-Captiva Road ants move in. And Richie often sur- Sanibel citizens. 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In Frank Glodowski died at his home in the “snowbirds.” He also traveled back Since 1983, she has been an award Murrysville she was also a member of Reno, Nev., on March 8, 2014, at the to New Jersey, California, and Nevada winning photographer. For her excel­ Symphony East. Women’s Club and of age of 89 and surrounded by family to visit his children. lence in unique creativity and process­ the Welcome Wagon Club delivering members Frank was born and lived more than ing styles in both digital and film for­ meals and creating crafts. *3S Gregory, half of his life in New Jersey before mat and specializing in nature photogra­ Bobette Pfeifer, while the accom­ Amy, Lance, moving to Sanibel, Fla., where he phy, she has been recognized and plished artist and committed to the JC c-> Ruth, Elise, resided for more than 25 years and awarded at all levels of competition at many social and professional organiza­ Ln spent almost 20 years of them with tions, will best be remembered for her CJ Masela, and local, state-wide, and international lev­ Luisa, as he watercolor artist Carol Hagerman, who els, even earning Photographic Society love of family and people. A wife, took his last helped Frank acquire a love of painting Association’s 4 Star Level in both mother, grandmother, sister, and friend 03 peaceful as well as bird watching. He will be monochrome and color print categories. to all; always guiding, supporting and '■C c/2 breath. remembered as a “Social Butterfly” and Her unique eye for creative composi­ nurturing. She took humble pride in Franciszek seen by the ocean or taking a dip in the tinctive style - she made the “ordinary, children were growing up. Despite her G l o d o w s k i local pool. extraordinary.” She often served as many personal pursuits and interests, and Stefania Frank Glodowski Frank spent the last 14 months resid­ judge for juried photography shows. her kids remember she always was o> Rokicka in ing in Reno, Nev., with his son Lance While she en joyed the challenge of pho­ 'back home’ after school or present for Jersey City, N.J. He wed Rosemarie and his wife Ruth, and her two nieces, tography contests and winning, her true the many after-school related events. Miltner and produced five wonderful Masela and Luisa. passion in life was being out there in the She is fondly remembered by many for children. He attended and graduated Frank is survived by his five chil­ field pushing her camera to the limit! her warm arfd sincere smile, sunny geod from New York University where he dren: Gregory (Amy), Justin (Laurie), One could often see her photographing humor and pitching in to help in any majored in accounting, but also had a Blaise, Lance (Ruth), and Elise (Davio); birds and animals along the Ding way no matter where she was at. love of geology. He served in World and his three grandchildren. Cherise, Darling Wildlife Refuge trail on Sanibel Besides her love of family, friends, and War 11 where he received the Good Lisette, and Jillienne (Justin). or at many other locations including the the arts, she also had a soft spot in her Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and A Day of Remembrance for Frank less exotic but much loved Disney heart for many family dogs, gardening, Asiatic Pacific Medal. Frank was on will be held on March 1 5 at 11 a.m. at Savannah view at Animal Kingdom and growing beautiful flowers. one of the battleships which transported St. Michael’s Church in Reno, Nev. Lodge. She was also a long time and She is survived by her beloved hus­ watercrafts and soldiers from the ship to active member of the Fort Myers band of 53 years, Norman Ray Pfeifer © the beachfront in Normandy, France on Bobette Ann Pfeifer Camera Club and kept learning new of Sanibel Island, Fla.; two children, "S D-Day. Bobette Ann Pfeifer, 75, of Sanibel digital photography techniques in the Dr. Cynthia Ann Pfeifer-Hill of Alva, .o He later worked as a salesman for Island, Fla., a 15 year resident and a 40 “Digi-Clicks” camera study group. Okla., and Craig Norman Pfeifer; c a Rath Packing Company and later as year vacationer, formerly of Prior to moving to Sanibel, Bobette daughter-in-law Jaiprabha “JP” of lived in Murrysville, Penn., for 35 Houston, Texas; two grandchildren, « vice-president for Zemsky & Sons. He Murrysville, Penn., passed away on turn> loved sports, especially tennis, and Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 in Sanibel. She years. She was accepted in the Joseanna C. and Joseph C. Pfeifer; five H. played into his 80s. He played football was born Aug. Pittsburgh Society of Artists for her Ridgway great grandchildren; sister-in- oS3 both in high school and college and was 19, 1938 to photography and was also an active law Jenny Buchanan; and her niece and also involved in coaching baseball, bas­ Robert and member of the Penn Art Association nephew. Danielle and Rob Buchanan. ketball and football. He was an avid Lucille and East Suburban Art League (EASL). Bobette was preceded in death by her Mets fan where his company had season Buchanan, now She participated in arts and crafts shows brother. Dr. Richard Buchanan, and her tickets when Shea stadium first opened deceased. exhibiting and selling her creations in son-in-law. Dr. Loyd V. Hill. and absolutely loved the New York Bobette many different types of media ranging Formal Services will be held at a Giants. His bedroom in Reno was paint attended the from bread dough, fused glass beads later date to be announced. u a> ed in the Giants’ colors of blue and red Congregational and stained glass. Much of this creativ­ Memorial contributions in memory u and was decorated throughout with Church of ity was fostered by her college educa­ of Bobette Ann Pfeifer are suggested to © a Giant memorabilia. Sanibel and the tion at the University of Illinois, the American Heart Association, 7272 i> Frank enjoyed world travel and his First Cham paign-Urbana, III. where she Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas, 75231, a: visits included Monte Carlo, Costa earned a degree in Parks and Recreation or to “Ding” Darling National Wildlife X> Presbyterian c Rica, and Great Britain. He lived in Church in Bobette Ann Pfeifer with a minor in Art. Refuge, 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel, Fla., '■C8 Sanibel, Fla., in the winter and Ontario, Bobette was also a long time member 33957. and officer of the American Association Friends are invited to send condo­ of University Women (AAUW) in Fort lences via the on-line guest book which Myers and Murrysville. Penn. An avid can be found at MuIlinsMemorial.com. reader of mysteries and photography, Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Bobette was member of many book Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is loud & Clear entrusted with final care.

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Magician Brian Boyd takes center stage at the Rotary Reporter Island Club breezenew.spapers.com 19, 2014 March Wednesday, of Week U What you see is not exactly what you solving cloaked in glamour is pretty much Berets and counter intelligence. At some ice. Boyd became a restaurateur and as a get. that pretty much sums up our recent what led him to a career in law enforce­ point while still in the Green Berets he promotional tactic to increase business Sanibel-Captiva Rotary club guest speak­ ment and then into the Green Berets. wanted to become an FBI agent, but performed his magic. After a successful er, magician Brian Boyd. As an employee of a federal would have to leave the armed forces. entrepreneurial career, he has decided to As he took center stage law enforcement agency, That wasn’t going to happen. The DEA make Sanibel his permanent home and. Boyd presented a rather Boyd trained troops from didn't have the same restriction, so the once again, is picking up that magic wand commanding figure; tall, all over the world in mili­ opportunity arose to be interviewed by performing magic and comedy show s for physically fit with an tary law enforcement President Nixon along with fellow candi­ events and business meetings. imposing stance, and techniques and regula­ date G. Gordon Liddy for the DEA. At our meeting, out came the razzle- dressed all in black; tions. One of the teach­ Whatever happened to that guy? dazzle top hat and a deck of cards, i( was he was quite daunt­ ing techniques that he He went from the DEA to the APT “magic time.” What a treat, everyone was ing. No surprise, his found invaluable was where he became an arson specialist han­ amazed and left wondering how does he background includes using magic. Because dling federal arsonist crimes. ATF has do? Especially Rotarians Joel Ospa, Don a dual career in feder­ not ail of the trainees offices in all 50 states. Russell, and Holli Martin, who assisted al law enforcement and spoke the same lan­ “AFT special agents in the field handle with the magic tricks. What a blast. Boyd the U.S. Army Special guage, magic illustrated investigations involving criminal organi­ had something up his sleeve all along; he Forces (Green Berets). that nothing is what it zations, the illegal use and trafficking of turned from a Special Forces Green Beret Boyd told us that. “His seems. Observation is impor­ firearms, the illegal use and storage of into Johnny Carson’s Cardac the influences growing up were tant, nothing is black and white, explosives, acts of arson and bombings, Magnificent right before our eyes. Now scouting, Quincy, and James Bond. All and sometimes it’s just an illusion. acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion how did he do that? you need to know, you can learn in scout­ Magic broke the language barrier and of alcohol and tobacco products. ATF Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club meets at ing. particularly how to tie someone up.” relaxed everyone so that they could learn agents often work closely with local law 7 a.m., every Friday morning at the Dunes And of course, the knight on the white to work together and perform their tasks. enforcement officials,” he said. Golf and Tennis Club in Sanibel for horse mentality of intrigue and crime Boyd was then recruited into the Green After retiring from government serv­ breakfast. Guests are always welcomed.

Starr D. Thomas Memorial Calusa Day coming soon to Historical Village Boardwalk ribbon cutting Special to the Reporter A number of activities are planned, including fun Any discussion of Sanibel’s history must include its for the children. Museum volunteers and Calusa first inhabitants, the Calusa. To honor the Calusa and experts Susan Schmidt (in the morning) and Bonnie their culture, the Sanibel Historical Village will hold Frankel (in the afternoon) will talk with visitors in the Calusa Day on March 26 during regular hours, l Oa.m. museum's Calusa Room in the Rutland House. This to 4 p.m. room contains artifacts, shell tools, and a diorama showing how the Calusa lived. They created small vil­ lages and worked with natural resources (shells and native wood) to build their homes and, later, shell mounds. They most likely numbered in the many thousands from what is now Charlotte Harbor, to the Keys, and the east and west coasts of Southern Florida. Karen Nelson, Calusa enthusiast and communications coordinator for the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, will speak at approximately 2:45 p.m. Her ROBBIE SPENCER topic is the “Calusa/Spanish Interaction in The City of Sanibel and Sanibel-Captiva the mid-1500s.” Most of the known infor­ Conservation Foundation (SCCF) hosted a joint mation about the Calusa comes from ribbon cutting cerem ony for the Starr D. Thom as Spanish records of that time. Memorial Boardwalk that connects the city's The Calusa eventually died first at the Pond Apple Trail with SCCF’s Shipley’s Trail and hands of Spanish explorers, and later of the Bailey Homestead Preserve. The Pond Apple European illnesses, leaving behind shell Park trailhead is located in the southw est corner mounds, skeletons, bones, wood carvings of the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce and pottery shards. parking lot. 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Duplicate Bridge Results On Tuesday, March 11 there were 11 East/West tables in play at the Sanibel Community 1. Dorothy and Irwin Levy Association. The winners were: 2. Mary and Dick Butler North/South 3. Marlyn and James Stewart 1. Barbara Burian and Justine 4. Vida Zubkus and Rick Smart Hawley There are two A.C.B.L.-sanctioned 2. Caroline Oldenburg and Susan games at the Community House, located Riley at 2173 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel 3. Helen and Jim McCartney Island. The games are held on Tuesdays 4. Yvonne Dressel and Barbara and Thursdays at 1 p.m. from the begin­ Johnstone ning of January through the end of April. For further information, please contact Susan Willoughby at 281 -3258. Island Reporter captivasanibel.com Week of Wednesday, March 19, 2014 M Page 56 period of four years, will be awarded. awarded. be will a years, over four year, of per period $3,000 of for Scholarships applications scholarship accepting scholarshipapplications San-CapKiwanis Club accepting Captiva residents, employed full time time full employed residents, year. Captiva available. are amounts scholar­ varying in one-year school ships several Additionally, 5 1 0 2014-2 the n a idpnet omte makes committee independent an and or of school. college a member attending vocational family age) any a (of or such islands, the on The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club is Club Kiwanis Sanibel-Captiva The The club collects the applications applications the collects club The Sanibel- be must applicants Eligible Having 'ovc-J ^'ovc-J Having have the tools to to tools the have c o u ld b e th e sm a ll c h a n g e th a t m a k e s a b ig d iffe re n c e in yo u r life. r u yo in e c n re iffe d ig b a s e k a m t a th e g n a h c ll a sm e th e b ld u o c What does a better job mean to you? Is it one that works with your needs? your with works that one it Is you? to mean job better a does What professional networking, we can easily find the job that's right for you. for right that's job the find easily can we networking, professional O LSRT OR KIDS YOUR TO CLOSER JOB A s s find find clo. !jy? Whatever it Whatever !jy? clo. it. With millions of jobs, unparalleled search technology technology search unparalleled jobs, of millions With it. nti Fn Better." Find onstei. M jobsin&wflcuida.com

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They is called “Summer Share.” are completely different, Theater It’s set in a Summer place except book, lyrics and in the fashionable and Captiva music by the same two peo­ Notes Hamptons; the time is this ple, acted by the same four very Summer. 1 would like marvelous performers, and to give some credit to set directed by the same gifted director. designer Clifton Chadick for the perfect Different and certainly unique. Yet, backgrounds for each of the musicals. they are both linked by that delicious They helped the stories immeasurably. word, “Romance.” This summer share set was absolutely So, what do we get here? We have perfect for what happens there. the first play, a spoof on Arthur So, as Director Compton said, it's Schnitzler’s “The Little Comedy.” It’s not tuna. Steak it is, served rare, almost set in Vienna in the 1890’s. You are raw, torrid, steamy, raunchy and real. asked to suspend your disbelief, and get We meet two couples, good friends, and into the shoes of each character, as each married long enough to get some of the pretends to be what and who they are rash of the seven-year itch. No farce not, bred from a restlessness of too here. much money and privileges. Their I sense it’s a role Anne Chamberlain song, “Oh, What a Performance” is a was born for. She fits as each of her playful show stopper, and happily, not songs takes us deeper and deeper into the only one. the longing, the possibilities and the Anne Chamberlain, long one of my impending guilt. One song, “ It’s Not Richard A. Collman David K. Fowler David M. Platt favorites from way back, when she Too Late,” I sensed, stirred some real starred in that “Putnam County Spelling conflicts to the couples in the audience richard.collrnari@ david.fowler@ (iavid.f)!att(g? Bee” caper, and as recently as her most hearing it. 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r r e n t Captiva Historical Society The Captiva Memorial Library offers books of adds new directors, social and economic interest Stop by the Captiva Memorial Library to enjoy a wide prepares for history museum variety of reading materials for adults, teens and kids. Until construction is complete, library hours are Tuesday Special to the Current through Saturday from 9 The Captiva Island Historical a.m. to 5 p.m. Details of this Society (CIHS) welcomes three new donor funded Captiva Island board members to its existing ten community project are at: members. ccacaptiva.org. Don Adams, Molly Downing, and The Captiva Memorial Marilyn Klaskin join Chairman Jim Library offers fascinating Pigott. Kristie Anders, Molly books of social and econom­ Barbee, Denise Beggs, Dave Jensen, ic interest: Meri Kulina. Paul McCarthy, Cindy Sargent, and Shirley Stanton. All The Plutocrats: The three bring experience and new per­ Rise of the New spective to CIHS and its commitment Global Super-Rich to the preservation and interpretation Ann Bradley of the history of Captiva Island, and the Fall of while providing education about the Everyone Else remarkable people and events that At the ‘There has always been have shaped its past. some gap between rich and Don Adams has held senior posi­ Library poor in this country, but in tions in several museums around the the last few decades what it country, handling many responsibili­ means to be rich has ties such as marketing, development, changed dramatically. Alarmingly, the greatest income strategic planning, exhibits, and pub­ PHOTO PROVIDED gap is not between the 1 percent and the 99 percent, but lic relations. In addition to being A snapshot from 1960 with Belton Johnson, an early pioneer and within the wealthiest 1 percent of our nation~as the mere­ involved in museum management, he captain of the “Santiva.” ly wealthy are left behind by the rapidly expanding for­ has served on faculties at the tunes of the new global super-rich. Forget the 1 percent; University of California, Historical involvement in the history and Captiva History Gallery will open. Plutocrats proves that it is the wealthiest 0 .1 percent who Williamsburg, Smithsonian Institute, preservation of each area. She The new exhibit room will illustrate are outpacing the rest of us at break-neck speed. What’s University of Colorado, and the worked in marketing for eight years Captiva’s unique, diverse history. It changed is more than numbers. Today, most colossal for­ University of Kansas. followed by several years of doing is located in the Captiva Community tunes are new, not inherited-amassed by perceptive busi­ Molly Downing has been on design work for an interior design Center on Chapin Lane and will be nessmen who see themselves as deserving victors in a cut­ Captiva for 18 years and a resident firm and then on her own. Klaskin accessed through the Captiva throat international competition. As a transglobal class of for twelve years. She has a degree in and her family have been coming to Memorial Library. Its other neigh­ successful professionals, today’s self-made oligarchs the History of Art from Smith Captiva for thirty years and have bors include Chapel-By-the-Sea, and often feel they have more in common with one another College, and her volunteer involve­ been permanent residents for ten the Captiva Cemetery. The History than with their countrymen back home. Bringing together ment includes research at Ding years. Gallery takes on the wooden look of the economics and psychology of these new super-rich, Darling, being a guide at the Sanibel Since its inception in 2011, The the interior of the old mail boat, the Plutocrats puts us inside a league very much of its own. Captiva Conservation Foundation, Captiva Island Historical Society has “Santiva”, which serviced the islands with its own rules. The closest mirror to our own time is and acting at BIG ARTS. Downing, worked on archiving over 2,500 prior to the construction of the the late nineteenth century Gilded Age—the era of power- for the past 20 years, has worked as documents and photos; has released Sanibel Causeway in 1963. The boat ful robber barons' like Andrew Carnegie and John D. a project manager, career counselor, three “captivating” DVDs of charm­ windows will feature interpretive Rockefeller. Then as now, emerging markets and innova­ and an outplacement trainer for a ing oral histories; and presented spe­ panels and touch screen access to tive technologies collided to produce unprecedented major talent company. ■ cial programs during Captiva historic photos sure to pique one’s wealth for more people than ever in human history. Yet Marilyn Klaskin has lived all over Holiday Village and for civic organi­ historical interest. In addition the those at the very top benefited far more than others-and the United States and with each zations on both Captiva and Sanibel. space will have a “launch pad” area from this pinnacle they exercised immense and unchecked move has had an interest and At the end of March the new where visitors can learn more about power in their countries. Today’s closest analogue to these other historic sites and museums in robber barons can be found in the turbulent economies of the area such as Useppa Museum, India, Brazil, and China, all home to ferocious market Boca Grande, Randall Research competition and political turmoil. But wealth, corruption, Center at Pineland, and the Sanibel and populism are no longer constrained by national bor­ Historical Village. ders, so this new Gilded Age is already transforming the The three new board members, economics of the West as well. Plutocrats demonstrates Don Adams. Molly Downing, and how social upheavals generated by the first Gilded Age Marilyn Klaskin, with their interests may pale in comparison to what is in store for us, as the in history and preservation along wealth of the entire globalized world is concentrated in with their experiences in museum fewer and fewer hands. Cracking open the tight-knit world work and valuable time spent on of the new global super-rich is Chrystia Freeland, an Captiva is very relevant and valuable acclaimed business journalist who has spent nearly two to the mission of CIHS and the decades reporting on the new transglobal elite. She parses development of the new Captiva an internal Citigroup memo that urges clients to design History Gallery. portfolios around the international Plutonomy and not the national rest; follows Russian. Mexican, and Indian oli­ garchs during the privatization boom as they manipulate New interpretive and touch the levers of power to commandeer their local economies; screen panels inside the Captiva History Gallery. PHOTO PROVIDED See LIBRARY, page 66 breaks down the gender divide between the vast female- most resonant and durable records in sports history. In The Men Who United the States: America’s managed middle class and the world’s one thousand billion­ between those dates a Queens housewife named Ruth Explorers, Inventors, Eccentrics, and aires; shows how, by controlling both the economic and Snyder and her corset-salesman lover garroted her husband, political institutions of their nation, the richest members of leading to a murder trial that became a huge tabloid sensa­ Mavericks, and the Creation of One Nation, China's National People’s Congress have amassed more tion. Alvin “Shipwreck” Kelly sat atop a flagpole in Newark. Indivisible wealth than every branch of American government com- New Jersey, for twelve days — a new record. The American “Simon Winchester, the. acclaimed New York Times bined-the president, his cabinet, the justices of the Supreme South was clobbered by unprecedented rain and by flooding bestselling author of Atlantic and The Professor and the Court, and both houses of Congress. 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He treks vast swaths events of the twentieth century: on May 2 1, 1927, Charles anteed a future crash and depression. All this and much, of territory, from Pittsburgh to Portland, Rochester to San Lindbergh became the first man to cross the Atlantic by much more transpired in that epochal summer of 1927, and Francisco, Seattle to Anchorage, introducing the fascinating plane nonstop, and when he landed in Le Bourget airfield Bill Bryson captures its outsized personalities, exciting people who played a pivotal role in creating today’s United near Paris, he ignited an explosion of worldwide rapture and events, and occasional just plain weirdness with his trade­ States. Throughout, he ponders whether the historic work of instantly became the most famous person on the planet. mark vividness, eye for telling detail, and delicious humor. uniting the States has succeeded, and to what degree. Meanwhile, the titanically talented Babe Ruth was begin­ In that year America stepped out onto the world stage as the Featuring 32 illustrations throughout the text. The Men Who ning his assault on the home run record, which would cul­ main event, and One Summer transforms it all into narrative United the States is a fresh look at the way in which the most minate on September 30 with his sixtieth blast, one of the nonfiction of the highest order.” * powerful nation on earth came together.” *

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Blues Band (classic rock and R&B); March 14-15, DVS ■ Friday, March 28 and ecology. The Drive is paved while the Indigo Trail is (playing classic rock and oldies); March 21-22, Renata Spring Concert, noon hard-packed shell, so the tour is suitable for people of all (funk, jazz, contemporary); March 28-29, Cruzin Vibes (reg­ Health Park Medical Center Atrium abilities. Fun for all ages! Meet at the flagpole in front ol gae, dance) 9981 S. Health Park Drive, Fort Myers the Education Center. 4 miles. I Vi hours The Jacaranda Patio Lounge is at 1223 Periwinkle Way. For For more information, visit communityyouthchorus.com. 11:00 Gators & Crocs Is it an alligator or crocodile? more information call 472-1771. Leam about the order Crocodilia, including crocodiles, “Ding” Darling 2014 Weekly FREE Tours and gharials, alligators and caimans. Leam how to identify George & Wendy’s Seafood Grille Programs Jan. 2- April 25 families and local species in the refuge. Fun for all ages! All entertainment 9-12 p.m., unless otherwise noted. ■ Sunday 30 minutes Karaoke every Thursday. Ladies Night every Saturday with 9:30 Birds & Wildlife Tour: Come along on a car caravan 1:00 Florida Manatees: Explore the world of one of half price drinks for the ladies. Great Food and Drink tour of the refuge. This tour highlights the fascinating nat­ America’s most endangered species, the Florida manatee, Specials. Schedule: ural wonders of this unique mangrove ecosystem and the as it faces a challenging future. Find out what you can do ■ Sunday Jazz Brunch wildlife that live here. Meet at the flagpole. 1 Vi hours to help save this species. Fun for all ages! 30 minutes Every Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 11:00 Florida Manatees: Explore the world of one of ■ Thursday Live Jazz Music 10:30 a.m. to I p.m. with a brunch buffet America’s most endangered species, the Florida manatee, 8:30 Birding the Refuge Tour: Advanced Birders IX'light! Upcoming March specials as it faces a challenging future. Find out what you can do Meet a naturalist for a bird identification tour along ■ Sunday Jazz Brunch every Sunday 9 a.m.-l p.m. to help save this species. Fun for all ages! 30 minutes Wildlife Drive. Meet at the flagpole in front of the Live Jazz Music 10:30 a.m.-l p.m. 1:00 Endangered Species: The habitats of animals Education Center. 1 hours ■ Tuesdays - Open Mic Night 8-11 p.m. plus Chris Coile throughout the world are disappearing, affecting species 9:30 Birds & Wildlife Tour: Come along on a car caravan 50s and 60s hits 3/11 and 3/25 everywhere. Come discover endangered species of tour of the refuge. This tour highlights the fascinating nat­ ■ Wednesdays - 9-12 p.m. Southwest Florida and what you can do to help. Fun for ural wonders of this unique mangrove ecosystem and the 3/5 The John Allender Band - Rock all ages! 30 minutes wildlife that live here. Meet at the flagpole. I Vi hours 3/12 Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield ■ Monday 10:00 Biking the Refuge Tour: Bike enthusiasts, bring 3/19 Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield 9:30 Birds & Wildlife Tour: Come along on a car caravan your bicycle and join a naturalist on the Wildlife 3/26 Cruzan Vibes - Reggae tour of the refuge. This lour highlights the fascinating nat­ Drive/Indigo Trail loop to learn about the refuge’s bird life ■ Thursdays - Karaoke 9-12 p.m. ural wonders of this unique mangrove ecosystem and the and ecology. The Drive is paved while the Indigo Trail is ■ Fridays - Entertainment 9-12 p.m. wildlife that live here. Meet at the flagpole. 1 Vi hours hard-packed shell, so the tour is suitable for people of all 3/7 Cruzan Vibes Reggae Band 10:00 Biking the Refuge Tour: Bike enthusiasts, bring abilities. Fun for all ages! Meet at the flagpole in front of 3/14 Busted Stuff - duo direct from Buffalo your bicycle and join a naturalist on the Wildlife the Education Center. 4 miles, 1 Vi hours 3/21 The John Allender Band - Rock Drive/Indigo Trail loop to learn about the refuge’s bird life 10:00 Raptors of Southwest Florida: Discover which rap­ 3/28 Robby & the Absent-Minded - Rock and ecology. The Drive is paved while the Indigo Trail is tors live in SW Florida and learn about their adaptations ■ Saturdays - Ladies Night 9-12 p.m. hard-packcd shell, so the tour is suitable for people of all for survival. 30 minutes Vi price drinks for the ladies abilities. Fun for all ages! Meet at the flagpole in front of 11:00 Birds, Bills & Beaks: How do they eat? What is on Robby Hutto - guitar & vocals the Education Center. 4 miles, 1 Vi hours the menu for the birds in the estuary? Learn how to iden­ Great Food & Drink Specials (available 5 pm til we run 11:00 Nature Photography: Get back to nature! Learn the tify the birds of the refuge, their adaptations and interest­ out): art of nature photography using basic equipment. We will ing facts about each species. Watch a demonstration Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to midnight or later. teach you how to understand your subject and the eti­ showing how these birds use their specialized bills to live George & Wendy’s is at 2499 Periwinkle Way. For more quette involved in getting a great picture without disturb­ in this diverse mangrove ecosystem. 30 minutes information, visit www.sanibelseafoodgrille.com. ing the subject. Great for family outings in nature. 30 1:00 Reptiles & Amphibians: Come and discover our minutes. Inside the Education Center underappreciated refuge residents: snakes, lizards, toads, Traditions on the Beach 11:00 Birds of the Refuge: Not sure which feathery frogs and anoles! 30 minutes Traditions On the Beach features live music and entertain­ friends you are seeing through your binoculars? Leam ■ Friday ment, just right for dancing that rounds off the perfect interesting facts about birds and how to identify them in 8:30 Bailey Tract: Birds, Wildlife and Plants Tour: Join evening. Live musical entertainment and dancing from 7 the estuary. Fun for all ages! 30 minutes naturalists as they lead you through this freshwater, sparti- p.m. until late at Traditions On The Beach with Sanibel’s 1:00 Floirda’s Venomous Wildlife: Leam about the ven­ na marsh ecosystem to leam about the birds, wildlife and famous ‘Pianoman’ Joe McCormick and friends: This omous wildlife that live in Southwest Florida. We will wild flowers. Fun for all ages! Meet in the Bailey Tract week’s lineup includes: teach you how to identify the animals and their habitats. Parking Lot. Approximately 2 miles, I Vi hours ■ Wednesday, March 19: Jazz night! Special all New Fun for all ages! 30 minutes. Inside the Education Center 9:30 Beach Walk: Meet at Sanibel’s Gulfside City Park England Jazz and Blues band. ■ Tuesday for a guided exploration of the refuge's Perry Tract. Leam ■ Thursday, March 20: Sanibel’s own Pianoman Joe 8:30 Birding the Refuge Tour: Advanced Birders Delight! about this vital beach ecosystem. Don’t forget to bring McCormick for popular favorites and smooth vocal stylings, Meet a naturalist for a bird identification tour along your shell bag! Note: Parking fees at Gulfside City Park R&B, Jazz and Pop. Wildlife Drive. Meet at the flagpole in front of the apply. 1 hour. ■ Friday, March 21: Joe McCormick and friends bringing Education Center. 1 Vi hours 10:00 Indigo Trail Hike: Naturalists lead a tour identify­ the classic R&B, dance and disco sounds of the 70’s as well 9:30 Birds &Wildlife Tour: Come along on a car caravan ing and discussing the ecosystem’s plants, animals, birds as top contemporary dance music hits. tour of the refuge. This tour highlights the fascinating nat­ and reptiles. Fun for all ages! Meet at the flagpole in ■ Saturday, March 22: Guests are entertained to smooth ural wonders of this unique mangrove ecosystem and the front of the Education Center. Approximately 2 miles, I Vi music and dancing with Joe McCormick and Marvilla wildlife that live here. Meet at the flagpole. 1 Vi hours hours Marzan. 10:00 Plants of the Bailey Tract Tour: Walk the trails of 2:00 Nature’s Pollinators & Plant Walk: Join a naturalist ■ Sunday, March 23: features the popular Dusk Duo with the Bailey Tract with a naturalist to learn about the plants to discover the importance of pollinators in the ecosystem Dean & Kathy Winkleman on piano, guitar & vocals. Kathy and trees of this freshwater ecosystem of Southwest and to our survival. Meet in the Education Center then & Dean from Milwaukee perform all your favorite pop, Florida. Fun for all ages! Meet at the Bailey Tract Parking walk with a naturalist on the boardwalk of the Indigo Trail R&B, country, & Jazz standards. Lot. Approximately 2 miles, 1 Vi hours to find out what pollinates our native plants. ■ Monday, March 24: Mike Amone features a pop pianist 10:00 Shorebirds of the Refuge: Sort the jumble of Approximately V* mile, 1 Vi hours and vocalist. “Little Brown birds” as you leam to identify different ■ Saturday ■ Tuesday, March 25: Features the multi-talented Woody shorebirds found in (he refuge. 30 minutes 10:00 Gators & Crocs: Is it an alligator or crocodile? Brubaker on the piano, saxophone, accompanied by Barbara 1:00 Gators & Crocs: Is it an alligator or crocodile? Learn about the order Crocodilia, including crocodiles, Smith. Leam about the order Crocodilia, including crocodiles, gharials, alligators and caimans. Learn how to identify The award winning restaurant is located inside the histori­ gharials, alligators and caimans. 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