Polar Bears City forms Medical Advisory Committee on water quality • eady tor By EMILIE ALFINO ple from Bowman's Beach showed plunge 0=?. tir-/« s. '~e/3. , t^jv.uo'".,'' high levels of an organism Loflin San-Cap ciub City council last week appointed said requires further testing. There gets ready for three Sanibel doctors to a new Water are 76 species of this organism, he annual New Year's Day Quality Medical Advisory explained, only three of which can dip in the chilly gulf. Committee at the request of cause human disease. It is not known Councilman Steve Brown, also a which of the 76 species are present 19 physician. The committee's purpose in Sanibel water but the number of is to review and provide recommen- cells was high enough to warrant dations on health issues related to additional testing, Loflin said the quality of water in Sanibel's The new Medical Advisory Sanibe! bays and estuaries. Committee will review the issue and School Drs. David Berger, John Harries council voted that if they recom- and Phillip Marks will serve on the Dr. David Berger Dr. John Harries Dr. Phillip Marks mend it, the city will proceed with committee until Dec. 18, 2007, with Loflin's suggestion to have graduate The Brown serving as city council liai- assistance as deemed appropriate. Although samples from Sanibel students from the University of December son. Two additional people can be The committee's first official act beaches showed "nothing alarming," North Carolina at Charlotte conduct issue of the appointed to the committee if coun- will be to review Loflin's recom- Loflin said staff looked further for some studies. "It doesn't mean school news- cil chooses to do so. Sanibel Natural mendation for further studies of bac- human pathogens using samples there's anything toxic, but there's a paper by the Resources Director Rob Loflin will teria found in the algae and waters from five island locations including potential and we need to find out," students is here serve as staff liaison and provide surrounding Sanibel. one from San Carlos Bay. The sam- Loflin said. 8 again. Goodby Sanibel - Hello Erie New plan better The Reporter for island estuary wants your By EMILIE ALFiNO >aners>co>ii Post to the Sanibel's efforts to get the Army Corps of Engineers virtual to change its tentative new water management plan for newsroom: Lake Okeechobee have resulted in "a major step for- breezenewspapers.com ward," according to Natural Resources Director Rob Loflin. Loflin said of all the proposed plans, the latest one "does the best for the Caloosahatchee." Army Corps of Answer me this... Engineers Jacksonville Take part in our Commander Col. Paul "We are not talking online poll. Grosskruger approved miracles here." This week's ques- the latest contingent fj J tion is: schedule largely in r response to the grass- — Hcb toftn Resources Director , Do you plan to roots campaign against ~i& travel more in its predecessor, led by —————— 2007 than 2006? the city of Sanibel. More than 2,000 postcards from the Answer online at island area were directed to Army Corps leaders during island-reporter.com and see the public comment period last fall. what others have said. See NEW PLAN, page 2 Art Night to showcase LAURA BLASKOWITZ Christmas Bird Count island talent While influential islander John Veenschoten, who recently resigned from the city's Planning Commission, will move back to Pennsylvania, he leaves better than last year's 'Art in Paradise' behind a legacy of environmental consciousness, compassion and hard will be an island work. first for artists and crafts- By EMILIE ALFINO people. Get the full story in this week's ISLANDER. More birds were on Sanibel and Captiva this Island pioneer to bid farewell Christmas than last Christmas, according Every Issue By LAURA BLASKOWITZ raised and ran two businesses," Veenschoten to the Sanibel-Captiva M?"JKOWS'Z %* D. eaifT«j«srnpci£ com said. Audubon Society. Tides & For the past 80 years, islander John A permanent resident of the island for 21 About 120 volunteers counted 18,507 birds Police Beat 7 Veenschoten has watched Sanibel grow, years, the decision to leave certainly has not change and stay the same. From his child- been an easy one, "I love Sanibel. Like of 99 different species Deaths 7 hood visits in the late 20s to his more recent everyone else, I like the weather and I like during the annual Christmas Bird Count Community Calender.... 10 position as a member of the city planning the island and I know the island so well, commission, Veenschoten has been an inte- back long before the Causeway was in," he Dec. 16. Gardening 15 gral part of the community. explained. "Counts are way Classified Ads It In November, much to the regret of the Veenschoten's appreciation for Sanibel up," Tim Gardner said. Gardner is a Weather Map 19 city, Veenschoten announced his resignation began with his first visits to the area in 1927. from the planning commission. He and his "My father purchased about a mile of West member of the San- Word on the Island " 0 wife Muriel have decided to return to the Gulf Drive from Rabbit Road west and all Cap Audubon Society place of his birth. "We are going to sell our the way down to the Sanibel River," he said. and led a group of house here and move back to Erie, "Those were sort of boom times. When the volunteers counting in one of eight or nine Baltimore Oriole f CWS-p'ipft I- Pennsylvania. That's where I was born, <,voted paper See VEENSCHOTEN, page 5 See BIRDS, page 14

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•>:.-: down the Caloosahatchee, it will be impossible for the 70 Corps to release any water from Moore Haven to bring 60 64 down the level of the lake. I It's not a question of whether measuring at Franklin Lock •;• and keeping the releases to 2,800 cfs is better for the estu- 50- ary; it's a question of whether the Army Corps will agree to do both, as the city of Sanibel is recommending. "Measuring at the Franklin Lock instead of at Moore I 40- Haven is important to be able to gauge the damage being • > 2800 Cfs dc done during heavy releases to our estuary," Barbara Cooley • >4500 Cfs said. Cooley, a PURRE board member, said measuring the water at Franklin Lock brings the west coast system more in 30- line with the way it is done on the east coast where the St. Lucie River suffers from excessive releases. "It makes it more equitable," she said. "And this puts more pressure on 20 them to find other places to put the-water and other places to send it, like south." Rawl said the question most people ask is why more 10 water can't be sent to the south. "When I answer that the water is too polluted to go to the Everglades or anywhere © else, the next question is, 'Then why can they send the pol- a. luted water here?' This is the major unanswered question." PURRE wants the Army Corps to place more emphasis Former New on water stoiage and the use of private land and other prop- I Proposed Tentative erty to store, and treat, Lake Okeechobee water. Army Plan Army Plan See NEW PLAN, page 3

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New Plan from page 2 Loflin expects the public comment period on the new plan to begin in February or March and the Army Corps to accept a final plan in June. "Just from my own personal feeling. I think they will be less inclined this time to make any changes to the water release schedule, since they have extended their time period, but I don't know for sure," Loflin told city council last week. "My thought is that they'll be taking comments but not nec- essarily incorporating many changes into the new release ©or© schedule from those comments." Haven Rawl said the process is at a critical decision point, "as Lock this will show the lower west coast whether all of our hard work has paid off. I hope we will not become complacent or Caioosahatehee River get lulled into a false sense of security during the next few months. We need to keep up the pressure from every angle." Valiquette said he vowed to Grosskruger to continue to work with the Corps of Engineers to find solutions to this GRAPHIC BY RENNY SEVRRANCK massive problem as long as the Corps continues to make (he The Army Corps' new tentatively selected plan for Lake necessary changes to the entire system's processes. Okeechobee water releases through 2010 would meas- If the Corps reverts lo a "business as usual" altitude the ure water flow at the Franklin Lock instead of at Moore friendship will end. Valiquette warned. Haven. Sanibel officials and activists believe this could be better for the estuary. ftQ^'a BO

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It was just a little cottage when we took While the Veenschotens plan to move a it over, and it's become quite a nice home." closer to their daughters and grandchildren, I it to Refurni sh Your Home or U o! Throughout his time on the islands, they will continue to spend winters on the Veenschoten's work ethic and willingness island. "I'll probably continue volunteering UENITURE WORLD CAN HANDLE ALLTdJE NEEDS!—, n to lend a hand has been a reflection of his when we get back here. It was fun and I'll Living Room • Bedroom • Dining Room • Patio • Mattress Sets • Carpet • Tile re philosophy about another of his passions- tell you, it occupied my time. I didn't sit a" CD collecting antiques. "They are full of histo- around and grow old... It's important and 1 ry," Veenschoten said. "That's what I like. I worthwhile to me," he said. 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All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a Failure to appear on an outstanding war- I court of law. rant Alligator/Wildlife Reports CITY OF SANIBEL 2, Sanibel Police issued the following citations: 3345 West Gulf Drive: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Driving under the influence of Police responded to a report of an injured 1 alcohol or drugs cormorant al West Wind Inn where they COLLECTION DAY ON JANUARY 27,2007 as captured the bird and transported it to Unlawful Speed On Saturday, January 27, 2007, the City of Sanibel will be hosting a C.R.O.W. where it will be treated for possi- Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. The event will be held Failure to obey traffic ble red tide poisoning. n control device 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Public Works Complex, 750 Dunlop Seatbelt violation-passenger 800 Dunlop Rd: Road. The materials that will be collected include automotive fluids, An apparent loose parrot was observed in cleansers, fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides, paint (latex or the courtyard of the City Hall Complex. oil), paint remover, paint thinner, pool chemicals, solvents, wood I Sanibel Police made the following Dick Muench of Sanibel responded, believ- preservatives and electronics. The items that WILL NOT BE oo arrests: ing the bird to be one that he had recently Nicholas, Froling, 27, of 1805 Ardsley acquired. He then set out a cage and with COLLECTED on January 27 include automotive batteries, biological Way, Sanibel was charged with Drug food to capture the bird. The parrot was infectious waste, empty paint cans, explosives, fire extinguishers, Controlled Substance possession with reunited to its owner, Muench. propane tanks, radioactive waste, and smoke detectors. the intent to sell/manufacture and deliver Improper disposal of oil-based paints, mineral sprits, pool chemicals, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 979 E. Gulf Dr. Police responded lo a report spotting a pesticides and other home chemicals can pollute our sensitive Sanibel large lizard resembling a monitor crossing environment. Our wetlands would be especially vulnerable if a hurricane Frances. Dolph, 27, of 1805 Ardsley the street near Loggerhead Cay Resort but related storm surge hit Sanibel Island. Way, Sanibel was charged with Drug was unable to locate it. Controlled Suslance possession with the The City's contractor will dispose of or recycle home chemicals safely intent to sell/manufacture and deliver 2000 block of West Gulf Drive: and free of charge for Sanibel residents. All products should be brought in Possession of Drug Paraphernalia A caller reported a five foot iguana near their original containers and labeled. Containers should be transported a driveway and was advised to call again if with lids on tight, and leaky containers should be packed in a larger the li/ard is spotted again. container along with an absorbent material such as newspaper. All s containers should be kept in sturdy boxes and kept away from passengers. Obituaries Explosives, radioactive or infectious wastes will not be accepted. Latex paints can be disposed of with your regular garbage as long as the I Harvey B. Boutwell Boutwell was an active part of the paint is completely dried out. To speed up the drying process, add an Harvey B. Boutwell. 82 of Sanibel and Cheshire community having served on the absorbent such as sand, kitty litter, or crumbled newspaper that I Cheshire, CT died at Hamden Health Care. Cheshire Housing Authority, the Cheshire completely absorbs all liquid. 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For Additional Tests? Please Inquire.- 00 on "OS Sanibel School Beacon Shedding Light en School News Volume 6 Number 4 December 2006 The third place winners included Jake Davis. Malt Harris. Georgia Price. Michael Turner, Marvell Bradley. J.J. Powder Puff Clay Art Schneider, Terry Larle. Shelby Mahaney, Anna Aulino, Caroline Millecam, Whitney Congress, Meghan Hall, Chloe Randy Gerlach, Seventh Grade Reporter Elise Fay and Nicole Horton, ; • . r. ,v i: ,•-.<•. Daubenspeck, Devon Pavlick. Logan Jess. Lmma Wheeler. The seventh annual Powder Puff Football Game was held Shelby Mahaney and aboul sixteen other students are T3 Paige Anderson, Amber Faldc, Shion Kremer, Caitlin on Friday, November 1. Powder Puff Football is a football enrolled in the elective. Clay Art. Mrs. Andi McCaner is the Radigan. and Teft Hill. E game between the seventh arid the eight grade girls. teacher. So far the students have made pots, pigs, and dif- The second place awards went to Cecilia Silva, Mariant s On the seventh grade team, the players were Shelby ferent kinds of bo^Is. For the final weeks they planned on Cardenas, Kalie Bray. Samantha Davies, Elizabeth Sitton, H Mahaney, Jocelyn Harder, Kalie Bray, Terry Earle, Julia making animals and more pots and narrative sculptures. Andrew Ambert. Cody Moore, Max Rehder, Christa Chung, Leal, Nicole Horton, Erica Bilheimer, Carly DeGennaro, Lexie Dekker, Nic Troesch. and Julia Leal. Christa Chung, Elisc Fay , Kendall Grinstcad. and Nicole The first place winners will attend the regional science Paci. The coaches were Teft Hill. Randy Gerlach, and Dillon fair on January 27, 2007. They include Lisa Hcrms, Kelsey Bauer. Luft, Amelia Rosen. Amber Law, Malt Kfoury, Marin Williams, Carly DeGennaro, and Amelia Wrighi. Fifth Grade Celebrates Constitution Day Anna Aulino, s =.• " , . •-'••.• - I The Sanibel School fifth graders created skits about Constitution Day to help them learn aboul the Constitution. They performed the skits for the younger students and lor 4M some of the students in middle school. © Kimberly Breece was one of the fifth graders who were a in the Constitution Day play. She enjoyed performing in it, Seventh grader Shelby Mahany shows off her clay even ihough she had a goofy costume on. That is what made it fun. She had on a pirate's cape and a hat borrowed from 03 pig- Powder Puff Participants: Eighth graders Allison her brother. It was pretty funny. From participating in the 3 Lahones, Amelia Rosen, Meghan Hall, Madeleine The sieps to making a clay art piece are as follows: first skit, she learned aboul the Constitution and how it was writ- Pitts and Chloe Daubenspeck, surround seventh draw and plan, next choose the materials. Then think aboul it. ten. A few of her friends who were also in the play were grader Jocelyn Harder, fourth from the left. Now get out the cla\, then form the piece of art using Kate Stone, who was Ben Franklin and Alize Luft. who was utensils and tools, fire it in the kiln, apply glaze, and then (he narrator. She thinks (hat ihe\ all did very well, because The eighth graders have won for the last 5 years and kept fire again. Lastly you photograph il. thev worked on it and practiced it together. that streak alive with a 30 to 18 victory. Their coaches were During each clay arl class, Mrs. McCarter plans for the Haley Von Hanen was another fifth grader in the Joey Almeida, Andrew Ambert, and Alex Stuart. students to make pinch pots, coil pots, sculptures, a slab- Constitution Day skit. She was John Adams. She enjoyed conslructed piece, and an animal, and this semester the stu- performing in it. because she likes acting. For a costume, © dents made pigs. she wore her great-grandpa's suit, a manly Cat-ln-thc-Hat a Mrs. Andi McCaner "Sun Catcher's Dream." a glift shop style hat in black, and her dance shoes. In her skit, some of •1 on Tarpon Bay Road She \9s represented at two other art the other students were Jacqueline Cloutier as Abigail 'Fall Fling' galleries. One is called "Wild Child Art Gallery" in Adams, and Anne Kujawa as Thomas Jefferson. She thinks Elise Fay Matlacha, and the other is called "LaLuce" in Bonita that they all did wcli. because everyone memorized their Seventh Grade Reporter Springs. She sells pottery, mosaic tables, wall hangings, parts, and il was interesting. There was a Fall Fling Dance for sixth, seventh, and sculptured animals, and abstract sculpture. Making pottery eighth graders on the first Friday in December at The is her full-time job. Other types of pottery pieces she's made Sanibel School. It was after school from 2:30 to 4:30. are vases, dishes, bowls, abstract human forms, and other Students decorated and provided refreshments. shapes like lizards and armadillos and frogs. Mrs. McCarter has been teaching clay art techniques since about 1985. She got involved in clay art in 1969 when she was a counselor at et camp. Her children had a clay activity, and she loved it. Mrs. McCarter discovered her passion for clay art, because she loved how it felt, working with the clay. "It was soft and pliable, and I wanted to further explore what I could make with it." she said, "I'm still discovering new things to make all the time. It's how I express myself with my hands." Science Fair Elise Fay and Nicole Horton, -:i,r . u ;: :•«*•> ••-,- The science fair this year was a great success. Seventh graders Kalie Bray and Teft Hill both participated in science fair this year. Teft Hill's project was about taste and smell, Connor Tomlinson, Alex Petrikas and Katie Dupre and if smell affects taste. Teft blind folded the subjects, and were part of one of the skits presented by the then he put a food up to their nose-while-they were eating fifth graders. something different. For instance he made them smell an onion while they were eating a potato. Then he plugged Madison Matlock was another fifth grader honoring their nose and tested if they could identify what they were Constitution Day, as Thomas Jefferson. She enjoyed per- eating. It took two days to do the whole project. He tested forming in the play, because she had to get dressed up, and Jordan Hill, Dillon and Brian Bauer. Teft discovered smell she learned a lot of things. The play was funny, and every- does affect taste! one was laughing at each other's costumes. In the play some of her other friends were Santanna Valadez-Kenney as Eighth grader Cody Moore, Emma Wheeler and Abigail Adams, and Jordan Rich as John Adams. She thinks Ethan Slocum prepare to serve refreshments. that they all did well, because everyone remembered their lines. The dance was held in the cafertorium. There were cook- ies, punch, and bottled water for everyone. Elementary Holiday Concert Nicole Horton, " „- z Taylor Waichulis, . s. 'J« The day of the Holiday Concert the second grade was rehearsing. Mr. Joe Angelo commented that they had really improved. He also reminded them that they needed to sing louder and keep their hands in their pockets. For the per- Katie Bray stands next to her display board. A formance he reminded them to wear green and red to get in display board was one of the requirements. the holiday spirit. Kalie Bray's project was on how different types of The kindergarten had a rehearsal later. First, they chocolate melt faster in your mouth. It took about two hours warmed up their voices. They were adorable in their Santa for her to do her project. She tested ten of her friends. It was hats, which had each one's name on them. They learned to a wonderful project. sing, dance, and enter the stage and how to exit the stage. The science fair awards were presented. The honorable The performance was later that night. They students were great, and the parents enjoyed it. It was a success! Seventh graders Jocelyn Harder and Teft Hill mention winners included Randy Gerlach, Nicole Horton, enjoyed the dance. Jocelyn Harder, Juliana Silva, Hayden Cummins, Kayla Patak. Nicole Ogden, Allison Lohnes, Jeff Kelly, and Dillon B Book Clubs! Santa's Workshop TUrkey Trot 1 Kallie Greten and Paige Law, Sixth Gwcte Reporters Alec Primeaux, Sixth Grade Repot tei Randy Gerlach, Ssvenfh-Grade Reporter Mrs. Jennifer Tomlinson travels from Fort Myers every Randy Gerlach, Seventh Grade Reporter Alec Primeaux, Sixth-Grade Reporter morning to teach the middle school reading classes. In sixth An important race was held here at The Sanibel School. I grade Mrs. Tomlinson selected five groups with five people It's called the TURKEY TROT. The Turkey Trot started re in each group and had them read the same book. She stud- seven years ago, right when the school decided to add a mid- ied how to set the clubs up from a few books she had read dle school. Mrs. Kridle, the P.E. teacher, wanted a race for PC H on how to set them up and get started. She used Sunshine the middle school similar to the elementary school's FLEET er State nominated books for the children to read. Each group FEET. It is a one mile race for the sixth, seventh and eighth c took about three and a half weeks to read its book. Most of graders. 3 the students were able to keep up with their reading, because Last year, more than half of the middle school participat- a the book motivated them to read more. ed, sixth grade having the most participants. Some of the Si teachers join in the race. Last year, Mrs. Melissa Jackson, O the math teacher, and Mrs. Jennifer Tomlinson participated. r& n In 2005, the result was that we had a tie for the first time n between Teft Hill and Dillon Bauer. After the race, the run- ners can see their times and also get food and water before the trophy presentation. I This year the Turkey Trot was held for the eighth time. The winners for .sixth grade were Mariah Munk-Madsen in first, Paige Law, in second, and tied for third were Bonnie Rich and Kallie Greten. For the boys it was Nico Farrell, Ramsey Fisher, and Cade Bray. In seventh grade the win Setting up Santa's Workshop. went to Jocelyn Harder and Shelby Mahaney. The media center was transformed into Santa's Workshop! This is a little shop set up with gifts on tables where students can purchase surprises for family and friends as gifts for the holidays. With the assistance of some very Yo-Yo've Got helpful and dedicated volunteers, this year's. Santa's_ Workshop turned out to be the best so far. This was the most successful out of the all the Santa's Workshops in the past. Character I The volunteers said that there was a lot more variety and Taylor Waichulis, sixth Grade kc pi .t tct more people were coming in every day. It's amazing how "Positive Spin" rolled, or should we say yo-yoed through I Mrs. Jennifer Tomlinson and her Book Club book, much people love the holiday spirit. This year things that the Sanibel School. Positive Spin is a program where a man "Flush." they had never had before were on sale, such as gyroscopes, named Brett Outchcunis came to talk to the middle school Mrs. Tomlinson would model the activities with her book rings, earrings and even a penguin necklace! There were students about turning a problem around into something club partner,, Mrs. Holly Smith, the reading specialist and galaxy gemstones, pearls in an oyster and a ball on a good. If you don't think encouraging students to have a pos- reading coach. They were reading the book, Flush. Mrs. stretchy rope. These were only a few of the new items. itive attitude is enough, he also does amazing yo-yo tricks. Tomlinson read her book club book' out loud to the sixth There was everything from duck lamps to soft plush foot- The students really enjoyed his motivational presentation. 7 graders. As Mrs. Tomlinson read, she also modeled what the balls with favorite NFL football teams. students needed to do that day in their own book clubs. All of these awesome gifts cost between one and twelve dollars. The best part of the all was... free gift wrapping! That's right, buy it and have it wrapped. Even those footballs! Gingerbread Men Megan Lucker, Sixth Grade Reporter Nicole Ogden, Seventh Grade Repot ter 5" Every year the kindergarteners bake gingerbread men in g. November. "We share the story, and then we experience the story firsthand," says Mrs. Kathy Zocki, one of the kinder- I? garten teachers. The stories the teachers read are The Gingerbread Boy and The Gingerbread Baby. Then the baked the gingerbread men "run away." S (Actually, they're stored in the freezer to be decorated many days later—two of each are made and are put in little plastic Festive Singers bags with the creator's names on them.) Nicole Horton and Elise Fay The kindergarten classes get postcards and letters from Seventh grade reporters relatives and friends that report "sightings" of the runaways. The fourth grade student went caroling around campus. Here is a copy of one of the letters sent: They had a stereo and sang songs such as," Happy Kwanza," "Santa Glaus is Coming to Town," and other traditional "Well, I ended up way out here in Eugene, Oregon, in the songs. All of the students were wearing Holiday hats. There house of this lady who was serving Thanksgiving dinner to were even some reindeer hats and noses that blinked, but a whole bunch of guests-one of them thought I was just a most were wearing Santa hats. cookie and nearly bit my head off. It's cold outside, and The spirited group made everyone smile. none too warm inside. I wish you'd put more clothes on me. Ginger B. Read" Santa paid a visit to the Workshop. Here Ava "We all love it (receiving the postcards and letters) We* Smith deVasconcellos has her photo taken with share the postcards and letters, locate where they were post Santa. marked, place the cards on the world map in the hall, and talk about all the adventures," stated Mrs. Zocki. On the last The volunteers wrapped so fast that their hands seemed day of school, before winter break, they 'catch' the ginger- like a blur! bread men, decorate them, and eat them. "They're deli- cious!" declared Mrs. Zocki.

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JSTAFF£>F THE SANIBEL SCHOOL BEACON Sixth Grade Reporters Kallie Greten Paige Law Megan Lucker Alec Primeaux Taylor Waichulis Seventh Grade Reporters Anna Aulino Elise Fay Randy Gerlach Nicole Horton Nicole Ogden Nickolas Condosta and Ricky Youschak enjoy Journalism Advisor their cookies. Lots of choices were available. Peggy Drennan

Colorful Hshf Delicious Cookies, OT£ This Weed's Mews Yowr Island Bank and proud sponsor of Newspapers in Education CD Of COMMUNITY CALENDAR • DEC. 29 - ]AN 4, 2006 FRI SAT SUN TUE WEP IHU 29 so 31 3 4 0\ ENIOR CENTER ENIOR CENTER IDE WITH US! ISLAND ENIOR CENTER ENIOR CENTER 2401 Library Way S 2401 Library Way ^The Sanibel Bicycle WORSHIP S2401 Library Way ) 2401 Library Way S 472-5743 Aerobics 8:00 a.m. lub meets for a ride A 472-5743 472-5743 See next page for Bridge 1 p.m. 9:30 a.m. starting at the Holiday Yoga - Susan Pataky 10 Aerobics 8:00 a.m. Inn on Middle Gulf Drive details on services Man Jong 1 p.m. u OGA ON THE a.m. for students of 9:30 a.m. 0* at Donax every Sat. at around the islands. one or more years' Yoga - 10 a.m. BEACH with Susan 7:30 a.m. Cycfists must experience by Susan Pataky Q YPataky 8:15 a.m. $10 wear helmets. ANIBEL ROAD OLAR OBSERVING for beginners and all lev- Yoga-Power/Vinyasa - SRUNNERS $13 members SCalusa Nature Center els $13 members § "Solar Express" Meet on $15 non-members and Planetarium $15 non-members u LASSIC ROCK Meet 7 a.m. Sundays at 3450 Ortiz Ave.,Ft. Myers the beach at Holiday Inn ALL STARS The Sanibel Bean on ILATES MAT (Donax/Middle Gulf). C IL ATES MAT View the sun through a fil- H Perwinkle Way. PCLASS 4 p.m. Bring a large towel or a Lee County Sports CLASS 4 p.m. tered telescope, weather with Holly Maiz blanket. Complex 2 p.m. $28 Contact Rob Donovan P permitting 395-1077 or email with Holly Maiz 898-1047 Sanibel RTNIGHTGN 14400 Ben C.Pratt/Six rsdonovan§earthlink.net Sanibel Fitness Center 11:30 a.m. Fitness Center 975 Mile Cypress Parkway Rabbit Rd. Fort Myers H EACH WALKS by 975 Rabbit Rd. $8 for adults Call 898-1047 $5 for children 3-12 Tower Gallery Local jazz band, fjsanibel Sea School. YOGALATES, with 751 Tarpon Bay Road Renaissance, featuring Free marine ecology lec- Call: 275-3435 I Marsha Wagner — Arnold Gibbs, former ture each Saturday 8:15 ILATES PLUS with a matchless combination Sanibel Art Nights pres- - 9:30 a.m. Meet at the OATING COURSE ents "Art 'n' Paradise," Cape Coral' Police Chief, Marsha Wagner — of Pilates and Yoga Sea School, 414 Lagoon P BSanibel-Captiva suitable for all levels. an evening of fun, food opens for the Classic a unique synthesis of Sail & Power Squadron Rock All Stars which Dr. - coffee and hot and art. See the range of chocolate. jazz dance warm-ups Single session: $15; artwork available on the includes Mike Pinera, and classic Pilates mat Topics include boating Four-session card: $45 island and meet the formerly of Iron Butterfly; Call 472-8585 exercises for students terminology, navigation artists who create it, Jerry Corbetta, original with some Pilates back- rules, equipment require- Senior Center 472-5743 8 sample appetizers from lead singer for Sugerloaf; ground. ments, charts and aids to 2401 Library Way; various island restau- Peter Rivera, original navigation, piloting, knots 3:45-4:45 p.m. rants, and enjoy music lead singer of Rare Single session: $15; and Tines, marine radio Earth, and Dennis Noda, Four-session card: $45 telephone use, boat han- f« ARDEN TOUR 6-9 p.m. formerly of Cannibal & dling, governmental regu- \J part of the Sanibel g Senior-Center- 472-- Master Gardner Lecture The Headhunters 5743 2401 Library lations, basic weather, Seaweed Gallery fea- engine troubleshooting, Series. i tures the fused glass 466-9400 for tickets Way 3:45-4:45 p.m. determining position, boat jewelry of Beth Coilette Interested guests should .3 UDUBON BIRD COMING trailering and Florida and meet at the Sanibel along with acrylic works local laws Library at 9:45 a.m. and by Randon Eddy and WALK 'Ding' SO0M we will carpool to the paintings by Nancy A 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays Darling Refuge Saturday through Jan. 24 or 8 a.m.- homes due to limited on- Wilson street parking. 472-2585. Meet in the overflow Jan. 6 noon Saturdays through parking lot near the trol- Jan. 27 • $35 The tour is free but only Participating galleries S I SEE IF 15th OWNTOWN ley stop at 8 a.m. Call: approximately 40 per- include: Entrance fee is required. Annual BIG ARTS COUNTDOWN sons can be accomodat- AJuried Theme Show D 768-5476 or 395-3299 1 These birdwalks are Downtown Fort Myers ed. o Tommy Dixon open to the public and will display work by Tuesday a. Collelctions all birders are welcome. some. An artists' Annual street party fea- IANTS IN THE reception and awards Jan. 9 Hirdie Girdie Gallery Call Malcolm Harpham tures live entertainment GSTORM 7:30 p.m. •d at 395-3804 for details. presentation will be and food. Lighted sphere Noon Sanibel Art & Frame held Saturday, January descends at midnight Mark Renz leads the first 3 6, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at HELL ISLANDS Audubon Program of BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Live entertainment GARDEN CLUB Friday 2007 at Sanibel Moments to includes Living Daylights, S Community House, Road, Sanibel. Through Annual Auction at the Remewber Jan. 31. EkoTren, Devious, Jan. 5 2173 Periwinkle Way, Gotham City and Vintage Sanibel Public ibrary Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Special excerpts The exhibit showcases Vinyl Victor Mayeron - guest ELTIC HARP performed free ai mixed media, painting, auctioneer. Public invited. RECITAL &. Suggested Donation $4 sculpture, print-mak- Festivities begin at 7:30 C Periwinkle Place p.m. $5 donation will be Call Sally Parsons 395- HISTORY 3 p.m. A Fossils in SW Florida ing, and photography 2695. The cast will bi and will be judged by requested at each Lee County Library Author of the book by the doing 15 Electra Stamelos. entrance point to benefit program at the Captiva same name and owner minute sets the March of Dimes. Library 472-2133 of Fossil Expeditions of between 5 VIP party will be held at TTY 542-4429 SW Florida, revisits and 7 pm. The Sky Bar ($35) 500,000 year old SW Florida beds.

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How are shells The Schoolhousejheater OF tured in an exhibit of artistic photo TRAM TOUR Protect Wildlife and H M albums of four talented Lee County made, how do they live? Which ones 2200 Periwfte Way Take the Tram! Join a naturalist eat plants? Which ones eat each m photographers: James Fleming, aboard an open-air tram for a tour of The Schoolhouse Theal MANCHA Charlie McCullough, Jeff Mudgett, other? What's up with algae? I Wildlife Drive through the heart of the gang strolls through the Barbara B. Mann and Bruce Gora 9 a.m.-5 p.m. refuge. Sit back and relax while learn- Birds on the Shore and Birds in the century, decade by Performing Arts Hall weekdays and 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. ing the basics of the ecosystem and Refuge - This time of year we're see- decade, in a musical 13350 Edison Pkwy., Ft.Myers Saturdays. Closed Monday-Friday, ing all kinds of wonderful and exotic retrospective Dec. 25-29, and Monday, Jan. 1. its numerous inhabitants. Daily except re The Tony Award-winning musical tale 1 birds (White pelicans, Roseate n Free admission 939-2787 Fridays. (1 ^ hours) 8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., of Don Quixote comes to Barbara B. Spoonbills, all sorts of terns and Dec. 18-30 tann Performing Arts Hall for eight ATURE & SEA LIFE plovers and pipers). Lets learn a few birds that we can remember and look | irformances: CRUISE See wildlife up close $25 for adults $20 Nwhile cruising the tranquil waters of for. Let's see if we can find some children under 17 7:30 p.m. Jan. 2-4, Tarpon Bay. With a naturalist by your feathers and identify tracks in the sand. 8 p.m. Jan. 5,2 side, discover manatees and dolphins and observe amazing bird life on the For more information about Sanibel o8 8 p.m. Jan. 6,1 rookery islands. Includes touch tank Sea School call 472-8585 or visit OS 6 p.m. Jan. 7 exploration. An excellent program for sanibelseaschool.org $25, $35, $45 and $60 ANIBEL-CAPTIVA all ages. And don't forget our popular CONSERVATION Breakfast and Evening cruises too! 481-4849 SFOUNDATION SCCF is a not- (Daytime, VA hours; Evening, 2 hours) for-profit organization dedicated to the UIDED KAYAK TRAIL preservation of natural resources and TOUR-Paddle with a naturalist wildlife habitat on and around Sanibel G ON-EXHIBIT through the mangrove forest along the 3 URDER RIDES THE RAILS and Captiva through: Land Commodore Creek Canoe Trail. Learn re N Seminole Gulf Railway Dinner Acquisition, Wildlife habitat about the rich back bay ecosystem re M Management, Landscaping for Train Theater HERE THE WILD THINGS and the creatures who live there. Friends In AREl Saliie Rich Wildlife, Environmental Education, Includes kayak rental for the entire Colonial Boulevard and Metro W Marine Laboratory and Research and Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 275-8487 day. Daily. (1^ hours) Photography at Ding Darling Sea Turtle Monitoring. Service Here The murder mysteries "Rock Rob Jan. 2 - Feb. 28 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. UNSET ROOKERY Murders" and WKJM Murders" are daily — the walls of the Duck Stamp DOLPHIN k WILDLIFE CRUISES PADDLE A bird watcher's - in cooperation with Captiva Cruises, S playing on the Seminole Gulf Auditorium at J.N. "Ding" Darling dream! Join us as the sun goes down h Railway dinner train, which departs National Wildlife Refuge Education ah excellent opportunity for the whole on a paddle to the rookery islands. Be Colonial Station, off. Colonial Center will rustle, squawk and splash family to view wildlife in Pine island there as hundreds of egrets, herons, o Boulevard and Metro Parkway with images of Rich's favorite sound. $20/adult, $12.50/children. ibis, cormorants, and pelicans some denizens of the refuge. Reservations call 472-5300. Train departs 5:30 p.m. in to roost for the night. Paddle into Sundays and Meet this talented photographer on OTTERS AND OTHERS* GUIDED the sunset that coastal Florida is famous for. Weekdays. (2% hrs) We are volunteers who care "X 6:30 p.m. either Sunday, Jan. 6 or Sunday, Feb. TRAIL WALKS - Tues, Wed. & Fri. \ other 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 9 a.m. Meet at SCCF's Nature about our neighbors and \ days ANIBEL SEA SCHOOL Call 472-1100 or e-mail Center. Docent-led walk through the Sanibel Sea School is a non-profit community. $54.98 [email protected]. interior wetlaneds and mis-island Sfoundation dedicated to marine con- We provide help in several for five- ridges of SCCF's Center Tract with servation through experiential educa- ways: j course IFE AFTER LIFE discussion of wildlife, native habitats, tion. Its mission is to vibrantly teach dinner Schein Performance Hall opens natural and cultural history, and children and adults about the marine and L preservation efforts. • Lend wheelchairs and other with the new tapestry exhibit Life ecosystem in the field with a hands- show After Life by Janina Marks. This $3 entrance fee for adult non-mem- on, let's get our feet wet and see healthcare equipment Wednesday- exhibit runs through January 30. bers something wonderful approach. Friday and Sunday and $64.98 on Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., • Meal delivery to house- Saturday 275- BUTTERFLY HOUSE - Learn about Children's Day Classes 9:00am - 4:15 6060 or semgulf.com Monday through Friday. For further pm including lunch. You can drop off bound patients information about this exhibit, infor- the life cycle and behavior of Florida's butterflies and the plants they are the kids ana take a course yourself or mation about upcoming events at have a book, sun and tennis day. • Transportation to medical BIG ARTS, to purchase tickets, or to dependent on. The Butterfly House is INGLING BROS, AND sign up for workshops, stop by BIG open every day with Conservation Adult _ Day Classes: 9:30 am -12:30 appointments ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road Sanibel, Foundation docents in the house on pmand 1:30 pm-4:30 pm R BARNUM & BAILEY Tuesdays from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. to • Vigils, companionship, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 The Marshy Mangroves - Mangroves: CIRCUS Jan. 2 • 4 p.m., call (239) 395-0900, e-mail inform you on butterfly life cycles and encouragement our Landscaping for Wildlife program. why they're important, how they live, Germain Arena [email protected], or log on to what lives on them and around them, - 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero www.bigarts.org. NATURE CENTER, Nature Trails, why the mud stinks around them, why • Health referrals and help Nature Center, Nature Shop and are they so important for the oceans, with medical record-keeping One-a-kind daredevil thrills, aerial how to see all the creatures hiding in artistry and amazing animals Bookstore open 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. OUR EYES Monday through Friday. $3/adult, chil- them. Join us — call 472-0404 4 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday FAlliance for the Arts dren free and members free. ISLAND WORSHIP AT-YAM TEMPLE or THE ISLANDS, Shabbat worship ANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF Bservices will be held at the Sanibel Congregational CHRIST 2050 Periwinkle Way Across from United Church at 2050 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel every S Periwinkle Place Shopping Ctr. Friday evening at 8 p.m. Rabbi Murray Saitzman. Call 472- 2699. Dr. Ran Niehoff, Sr. Minister Drs. Jim and Sandy Boler, Associate Ministers. Sunday worship: 7:45 a.m. Informal abbreviated service APTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA, 9 a.m. Full service with Sunday School C11580 Chapin Lane, 472-1646. and nursery Sunday Service 11 a.m. 11 a.m. Full service Elevators for easy access to sanctuary. Church office open Monday-Friday 472-0497 IRST CHURCH or CHRIST, SCIENTIST, 2950 west also see www.sanibelucc.org The Bailey-Matthews FGulf Drive, 472-8684. Sunday services 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m. f 1. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3559 Sanibei-Captiva ^jRoad, 472-2763. Rev. Christopher Senk. Sunday Shell Museum Reading room open Wed. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mass: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. • Communion Service on Testimony meetings Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. • Daily Mass: Saturday 5875 -SgR' 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. Confession by appointment. C ANBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH, 1740 Periwinkle Way, QT. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL OPEN EVERY DAY ift UP472-2684. Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor; Ed ^CHURCH, 2304 Periwinkle Way, 472-2173. Rector randerHey, Associate Pastor; Barb Nave, Ministry Pastor; Donald Fishburne; Associate Rector Suzy Post. Services: 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Tom Walsh, Youth Pastor; Emily Capan, Children's Director. Sunday at 8 & 10:30 a.m. Saturday at 5 p.m., Wednesday Childcare available at all services. Sanibel Community 9 a.m. (healing) & 6 p.m. (Evensong). Church is a Christ-centered non-denominational church. Adults $7 Sanibel Community Church is accepting applicants for [ NITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS OF THE ISLANDS will meet Ages 5-16 $4 the LOGOS season. Your child is welcome to attend [ Sunday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall (2nd LOGOS from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. every Wednesday night. I of Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, Under 5 Free LOGOS is a fun place to meet other kids, learn Bible 2050 Periwinkle Way (across from Periwinkle Place). lessons, play games, and even eat dinner! LOGOS Margaret L. Beard will speak on "Walking Together." She .-,». —•*"" scholarships are still available. is a Candidate for the Master of Divinity Degree and the Sunday worship hours: Unitarian Universalist ordained ministry. She will gradu- ate in June of 2007 from the Meadviile Lombard • 8 a.m. Traditional Service with Communion Theological School affiliated with the University of We're looking for • 9 a.m. Contemporary Service with Kids' Church Chicago. Ms. Beard recently completed her internship at the. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ft. Myers. « 10:45 a.m. Traditional service with full choir. VOLUNTEERS Be Dazzled This New Years!

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Gardner said the species counts Captiva. He is donating 50 percent of his busi- remained about the same as last year. ness sales during the holiday season and calls ''I thought financial support would be the Elaine Jacobson. whose husband Bill it "Support PURRL nights." best bet for me. You see a lot of people out Jacobson is in charge of the event, said "From the day I opened. 1 always wanted to here that are doing work with charities and arc counters spotted a Baltimore Oriole and do something with PURRB,'" Post said. very good at getting people together to donate Eastern Kingbird this year. "We're not Post explained that prior to opening the old money but a lot of times, it's not their own," supposed to see (hem here, but we did," Seafood Factory as Gasparilla's Grill in May. Post said explaining why he decided to donate she said. he had spent a lot of lime in Sanibel City Hall his own profits to '"Support PURRE nights." The results of the San-Cap count will acquiring his business license and permitting. Post planned the PURRE nights at be reported to the National Audubon During" his time there, he would over hear Gasparilla's with Sandy Kostick, a PURRE Society and become part of (he 107th Michael Valiquetle, founder of PURRE, member specializing in marketing. Post said Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). speaking about the water issue and what they that he hoped he hadn't required too much of Kostick's time but he was excited about get- The annual Audubon counts are eon- hoped to do with the formation of PURRE. ting the ball rolling. ducted throughout much of the Western Intrigued, Post found himself showing up ear- hemisphere from mid-December through lier and staying later to hear what Valiquettc Kostick has worked with Post and targeted early January. The results provide a fertile had to say. different island groups each Friday to spread source of historical information on the 'Tin just a normal island guy who has seen the message. status and distribution of early-winter bird a lot of changes here. Some good, some bad "We are so thankful for him because his populations. They are studied by scien- and this is one of the most important issues business is new and we know it's hard to get tists and interested individuals the world I've seen on this island." said Post, an islander on your feet as a new business, so this really is over. since the age of four. a sacrifice for him." Valiquette said. More than 50.000 observers participate "'Randy has lived on the islands most of his Post is donating the percentage of sales each year. life, growing up, he talked about how crys- between the hours oi" 4 p.m. and 7:30 on "San-Cap Audubon sincerely thanks all talline the water was and what a change he's Friday nights. "Support PURRB nights" start- those who took part in this year's success- Eastern Kingbird seen." said Maureen Valiquetle, founding ed in December and go through January (with ful Christmas Bird Count." Bill Jacobson board member of PURRB. the exception of Dec. 26). PURRE members said. 'T\e always been on the water." said Post are always present at the nights, handing out ornithologist Frank Chapman, an early information and accepting memberships. officer in the then budding Audubon explaining that he spent time with the Rosse "I read somewhere that tourism was down Society, proposed a new holiday tradition, Family of Captiva, often selling his fish on o From a hunt to a count 30 percent in the state of Florida and it's not a "Christmas Bird census", to count birds Andy Rosse's dock. a Prior to the turn of the century, people all due to red drift algae and red tide but it is during the holidays rather than hunt them. Post grew up in Dinkins Bayou on Sanibel engaged in a holiday tradition known as definitely one of the factors." Post said So began the Christmas "Bird Count. and has experienced the change of water qual- the Christmas "Side Hunt.'" the Audubon explaining that situations like that don't get Thanks to the Chapman's inspiration and ity first hand. Society explained. They would choose better on their own. sides and go into the field with their guns. the enthusiasm of 27 dedicated birders. 25 "As long as I can remember there's always Christmas Bird Counts were held that day been red tide. Over the years it's gotten worse "I think everybody should be concerned Whoever brought in the biggest pile of before it gets even further out of hand than it feathered (and furred) quarry won. in locations ranging from Toronto. and worse," Post .said, explaining that ten Ontario, to Pacific Grove. California with years ago he doesn't remember the respiratory already has." Post said explaining that it is some- Conservation was in its infancy around thing that affects all the industries on the island. the turn of the 20th century, and many most counts in or near the population cen- problems caused by red tide, using the cough "Randy's hoping to excite other businesses observers and scientists were becoming ters in northeastern North America. Those associated with it as an example. to get involved." Valiquettc said explaining concerned about declining bird popula- original 27 Christmas Bird Counters tal- Post went on to say that the frequency of that they have just signed on with a lobbyist tions. lied a total of 90 species on all the counts red tide has increased.'Tve been reading the firm and need the additional support. Beginning on Christmas Day 1900. combined. papers for the last two or three years and have ! watched the water issues make the headlines. "We've come to a different level and want I've seen PURRB develop and 1 have always to move to the next," Valiqucue said furthering a wanted to be part of the solution but I didn't her statement by saying they have the time, '1 know how," Post said explaining the emphasis they just need additional support. on the island from its residents. In showing his support for PURRB. Post "I heard Maureen and Michael Valiquette hopes to provoke others into getting involved I from PURRE and they started talking about and showing support for the organization and QUKS'HON the waters surrounding the islands. People receive your product solutions and spearheading the problems. It actually read it?

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In Go predominantly native, remembering that native plants is best — but make sure you use a product designed for cit- most areas there are many homes to choose from, making this have survived the test of time in our area because they are rus, with a proper balance of the three principal elements of nitrogen, phosphorous and potash. one of the most favorable markets for buyers in several years. specifically suited to our soil, temperature ranges and water Margie specializes m Sambel, Captiva & Fort Myers real estate. supply. Use only those exotic plants that will not become She was named Realtor of the Year by Sanibel & Captiva Assn. oj invasive pests. Realtors in 2000 & 2.002. Her new book, How To Make Your Ron Sympson is a landscape designer and consultant. Realtor Get You The Best Deal—South Florida Edition, is must • I resolve to landscape for wildlife: You can send e-mails to ronsympson @aol.com; or write to reading if you are thinking oj buying or selling. Call Margie at n 11691 Dawn Cowrie Drive, Fort Myers, Ft 33908. Let the fauna flourish among your flora. Florida is home, Realty Partners Network, 239-395-1160, or e-mail her at N either seasonally or year-round, to a bounty of beautiful Margie@MargieDavison. com. 3 birds and butterflies, and an assortment of other little critters that can amuse and amaze you. i Select plants that provide food, shelter, and nesting space, and provide a continuous source of water. If you want to attract monarchs, plant milkweed- if you're after zebras, put in some passionflowers. Give iV birds berries and fruits, such as cocoplums, seagrapes and beautyberries. I Hang bird feeders and suet-holders, put in a birdbath and add a birdhouse or two. 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THIS WEEK! THIS WEEK! THIS WEEK! Gallery hoppers at the first There were more birds on The Shopper's Guide this week Sanibel Art Night on Friday, Sanibel and Captiva this takes you to a historic December 29, will have a Christmas than last Christmas, waterfront resort and marina on chance to win an Art Basket according to the Sanibel-Captiva Captiva — Jensen's; and then worth over $550 dollars! And Audubon Society. About 120 to an island favorite, the John Veenschoten is moving volunteers counted 18,507 birds Jacaranda Restaurant, where a north... find out more in this of 99 different species during the 95-year-old watercolor artist week's islander. Also, check out annual Christmas Bird Count. To exhibits; then visits a veritable the Islander's Website at find out more, log on to the gallery of ancient artifacts at sanibel-captiva-islander.com Captiva Current's Website at Neptune's Treasures. captivacurrent.com

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR DECEMBER 30&31 SATURDAY PORT CHARLOTTE SUNDAY 84 o5 Srit CHARLOTTE A.M. P.M. 77 59 Sun A.M. l'.M. COIWTY '"I PUNT/l L.ORHA OS 62 Sat 76 57 Suit

Scattered thunderstorms with Showers, and maybe a rum LEE a high of 83 degrees and low ble ot thunder today. High might only reach the mid/i bOCA COl'STY in the mid 60s. and should drop to the low 0I1ANDC 60s tonight. 8265 Sat LfcHIGH 76 60 Sun ACRf CAPE 83 64S.it WEEKEND TIDES PINF Get your Forecast first on Fox. CORAL 76-39 Sun City Sat. High Sat. Low Sun. High Sun. Low ISLAND Watch Fox 4 News at 10. 8265 Sat S3 66 Sat Cape Coral 2:20 a.m. 7:42 a.m. 2:37 a.m. 8:43 a.m 76 so Sun 76 60 Sun FORT MYERS |STATE FORECAST-SATURDAYl Bridge 12:57 p.m. 8:55 p.m. 2:06 p.m. 9:34 p.m. CAPTIVA S3 66 Sal ISLAND iriMOKALEE CAPF CORAL 83/66 Captiva at 12:10 a.m. 4:26 a.m. 12:27 a.m. 5:27 a.m 77 bi Suit 84 65 Sat Redfish Pass 10:47 a.m. 5:39 p.m. 11:56 a.m. 6:18 p.m S4 65 Sat 'JAYlCNABrACH 77/58 76 SO Sun 77 bO Sill) FT LAUDERDALE 79/73 Fort Myers 3:13 a.m. 8:24 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 9:25 a.rr FT MYERS BEACH 84/66 1:50 p.m. 9:37 p.m. 2:59 p.m. 10:16 p.m DOMITA SPRINGS GAINESVILLb .80/54 SATURDAY Matlacha Pass 1:48 a.m. 7:08 a.m. 2:05 a.m. 8:09 a.m. ftl AND 65 66 Saf JACKSONVILI.fi 78/52 SUNRISE FORT MYERS KtYWfST 78/73 Pineland 12:25 p.m. 8:21 p.m. 1:34 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Gulf 84 66 Sat 77 61 Sun 7:15 AM 77 60 Sun bEACH KISSIMMFE . 84/64 12:46 a.m. 6:06 a.m. 1:03 a.m. 7:07 a.m. of 84 66 S.it MIAMI 79/73 76 6T Sun COLL I EH Point Ybel 11:23 a.m. 7:19 p.m. 12:32 p.m. 7:58 p.m. Mexico ORLANDO . . . 83/65 9:52 a.m. 4:28a.m. 11:01 a.m. 5:29 a.m. COl'XTY PANAMA CITY . .. 89/75 NAPLES I'ENSACOLA 67/44 PuntaRassa 11.32 p.m. 5:41 p.m.11:50 p.m. 6:20 p.m. BOATING FORECAST 83/68 Sat SAHASO1A .82/64 12:04 a.m. 4:21 a.m. 12:21 a.m. 5:22 a.m. Wind: NNW 10 mph 75/63 Sun ST PETFHSBUHG 77/67 St. James City 10:41 a.m. 5:34 p.m. 11:50 a.m. 6:13 p.m. Seas: N/A TALLAHASSEE 72149 MARCO ISLAND TAMPA 81/66 SATURDAY 12:35 a.m. 4:56 a.m. 12:52 a.m. 5:57 a.m. Bay & Inland: N/A 83/68 SM \,'ET) BEACH 82/69 . > ,•SUNSET t 6:12a.m.- • 6:09 p.m. 12:2tp.m. 6:48 p.m. 75/63 Sun iVE.Sr PALM REACH • 5:43 PM f • f

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