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Sanibel, FL 33S57 WEEK OF MARCH 14, 2018 i s l a n d SANiBEt AND CAPTIVA. FLORIDA VOLUME 56, NUMBER 21 V I S I T VS OR1.X Council moves forward with sewer system expansion project By TIFFANY REPECKI [email protected] The Sanibel City Council approved two resolutions for the Phase 4 sewer sys­ tem expansion project, establishing the special assessments, as well as filled the vacancy on the planning conunission. At its March 6 meeting, the council unanimously backed both resolutions, which address 18 parcels along Woodring Road and a portion of West Gulf Drive. A $10,000 special assess­ ment per property was approved, along with a $4,386.21 connection fee for all but one parcel and a $1,948.31 transmis­ sion main charge for two of the proper­ ties. Mayor Kevin Ruane asked for an update on where the city is at with the expansion project. City Manager Judie Zimomra explained that certain parcels were previ- See COUNCIL, page 52 ISIAHDERINSIDE Susan Cassell, vice LIONS CLUB’S The Sanctuary celebrates 25 years on island chair of Sanibel’s Historicai Preservation ARTS B VFFANY REPKKI member and Sanibel Historical Preservation Committee and a trepec ©breezenewspapers. com Conunittee Vice Chair Susan Cassell, it covered member of The s The Sanctuary Golf Club marks its the beginnings of Wulfert to recent updates at Sanctuary Golf Club, 25th anniversary, the story of the club — the property. hosted a presentation Athe inception of the project and how it The first known inhabitants were the Calusa on March 7 on the his­ eventually came it be - is as interesting as the Indians, followed by the Spanish and Cubans. tory of Wulfert Point historical ties to the lands it sits on. “There actually was Calusa on Wulfert and the property in On March 7, the club was treated to the pro­ Point,” Cassell said. “Somewhere around the recognition of the club’s 25th anniver­ gram “A lxx)k Back In Time: Wulfert Point and fourth green.” sary this year. L. 'Hie Sanctuary Golf Club.” Pre.sented by fellow See WULFERT POINT, page 54 _________________________________________ lETSGO INTHEISLANDER Lee County Commission reaches agreement on impact fees AlSOlMSIDETODAY have on Lee County infrastructure. Under By CHUCK BAUARO sharply the first year by Letters to the Editor........................4 the structure approved, the base will be nt vv s@ bree;^ewspapers com about $2,400, then go up Word on the Island......................... 4 adjusted to nearly $18,000 and the per­ Impact fees will increa.se in Lee County by about 2.5 percent in Business.......................................... 8 each of the next four centage collected will bump up to 47.5 but in increments, a compromise to satisfy Preserving Paradise...................55 area builders as well as those who say it is years. percent, to 50 percent and so on, up to 55 time to raise more money for infrastruc­ The county is currently percent in 2023 when the issue is revisit­ Island Living...................................56 ture in a Ixximing area. collecting 45 percent of a ed after the five-year period. Isiand Faces......................... 57 & 59 “It was made clear by much of the pub­ The Lee County Board of County base fee of $13,000 Sports............................................. 62 Commissioners on March 6 agreed to a based on the “impact” the lic that impact fees adversely affect fami- Brian new construction will See IMPACT FEES, page 53 Obituaries 60 five-year plan that will raise impact fees Hamman Classifieds 61 225 Daniel Drive Peaceful Nature Views - Near Beach Home SSMU03 jxuotaiQ esugpesu 1 st Floor Master Suite - Cathedral Ceilings 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths • Custom Kitchen Cabinets tZlS* Muuod Id SUBAN Id Q lVd $719,000 Call Eric Pfeifer B o v is o d sn a is Q lSdd 239.472.0004 fS 01) Sam Price leaves behind legacy of helping youth es Dm By MEGHAN McCOY [email protected] 00 A businessman who was dedicated to the youngsters of o the island passed away Feb. 16, leaving behind fond fS memories for some of the island’s ball players. While Sam Sam Price, originally from Brooklyn, New York, Price lived on the Island he £ moved to Sanibel with his family. Richie Price, Price’s coached and a son, said they moved to the island in early 1972 after liv­ managed a m ing in Tampa. baseball s “1 was 11 and a half years old. We grew up on the team, which *• island. 1 was an island kid,” he said. 09 was referred Bom on Oct. 8, 1939, Price owned many island busi­ to as the “Bad 1 nesses during the ’70s and ’80s. The businesses included News Bears.” Primo’s Island Pizza, Casa del Mama, Sam’s Meats, a I butcher shop. Flamingo Cafeteria and PJ’s Motorcycle PHOTO Rentals. PROVIDED e “My dad had the first pizza place out there,” he said. “We dibbled in a lot of things.” In addition to having many businesses. 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Blue counties have Phom- (2.30)472-1587 ty commissioners and the county manager influence the outcome of the election (yes. l a-. (230)472-8.308 them - like Palm Beach, Broward and by phone, email or letter. Tell them you President Trump, not “Trump.”) When you VS' h caplivasanibel.com Dade. A growing number of counties have t Love Lee County Children and want to have Democrats, who needs Russians?! Children’s Services Councils becau.se it is exercise your right to determine the best Just ask Bemie Sanders. s. Publisher not about politics, it is about our children’s Oh, and then of course, the letter has to Scott Blonde for Lee County. Let citizens decide. C£, health, safety and education. The only .Mondr W hreezrnrvtspaprrx. com Steve Sherman bring up guns and claims no one wants to ■o common factor among all the counties is Fort Myers talk about that. Really? 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