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3395"? ORT DECEMBER 9,1999 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 26, WEEK 50 NUMBER 51, 32 PAGES 75 CENTS Time for Commission Seats Mr. Mayor, again City Council re-appointed Steve Greenstein and change? John Veenschoten to the Sanibel Planning Commission. Other com- Move afoot to remove mittee seats were also National Wildlife Refuges filled. from USF&WS and — See page 3 create a separate agency Full Cit ••Concerns over sp By Scott Martell events at the Sanibel Executive Editor Community Association. A grassroots effort — from some •City-owned house to go Sanibel residents to the National up for auction. Audubon Society — is making a •Check-up on Sanibcl's strong push to take national wildlife beach erosion. refuges out of the U.S. Fish & •Discussion on changing Wildlife Service (USF&WS). and city employees' retirement create a separate National Wildlife plan. Refuge Agency. — See page 3 A bill to create a separate agency has just been drafted and supporters aic currently looking for Congressional support. "It really started 30 years ago Scott Martell with many people asking why The Police Bent has a refuges have such an impossible set of rules to meet a administrative structure — it has community standard iK'ver worked," said Molly Krival, here on Sanibel and who has been a longtime a support- Captiva. See if you Mivhurl I'wlvllu in of the J.N. "Ding" Darling agree. National Wildlife Refuge. A former " Sanibel City Coiintsil.selected the-. year's leadership, rea Bob president of the Ding Darling Janes to ffcfe position of mayor„ ,.. .wit. ? taili^fefe^illjBKllbii^^jKebiflndtjteceiviiig WiJdliFe Society, she is currently a Don't miss Letters the post ofVice Mayor, Janes jEujdep.ted the^pppjntment sajying • * X, appreciate the "mentor," who (ravels to other honor, and I really do believe if'ss aji -Jfonbr."" Janes 'waV nominated by refuges lo teach them how toutstup & Oh Brotherton Hillebrandt, with Councilmember Nbl#vT^ej^ seconding the nomination. ISfo local support groups, . • . • Cartoon other nominations were offered. Theiss was named by Councilmember* and for- From her experiences at jhany —See page 17 mer Vice Mayor Andrew Reding for the Vice mayor position, losing to Hillebrandt refuges, she said she has stain the by a 3-2 vote. The brief appointment process was overseen by City Attorney Bob frustration local managers can have. Pritt, who concluded the elections by passing the ceremonial gavel to Janes (in She attended a meeting at the end BUSINESS above photograph). —Amy Fleming. t> See Refuges, page 2 Mixed Luminary Results t—Seepage 11 Dredging given OK

State would approve permits & Deeds limited Blind Pass page 12 dredging from the bridge to the Gulf of Mexico ARTS By Scott Martell Executive Editor Director's Note: The state :of Florida appears The jSfaples Dinner willing tq allow a limited dredging Theatre opens with of Blind Pass, and is not complete- Forever• Plaid. ly closing the door on full dredg- —-See page 21. ing out towards Pine Island Sound. Stepping Out: "It may be a complete waste ot ; money, [a limited dredging—if the Here's\yhatVshowing • passes quickly reecloses], but if it :. in the area. .. • •'•••;/ ;;i-' •; • keeps -the pass open for awhile, it - —T See page.21 • may help the water quality in the : channel and.. estuaries to some degree," said Rob Loflin, the City of Sanibel's Natural Resource Director, who supports a complete INDEX dredging project. After a meeting with a technical advisory committee last week that .•Environmental.....page 7 included several local and state •Looking; Back.. ..page 8: agencies, the Captiva Erosion •Business..., ..page 10 •Commentary...... ,pagel2 Prevention District (CEPD) has Michael Pistella : *Sp«rts/0ufeioors....,....page 15 decided to move forward in "split- •Island Life...... page 17 ting" its dredging permit into two The area in front of the Blind Pass Bridge would have sand removed and some tidal •TV listings.,.,.;,...pagf 20 flushing should occur under the limited dredging plan now being considered. •Classifieds...... pagi 24 t> See Pass, page 2 2 • DECEMBER 9,1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER

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of November which created a national non- refuges a direct link to Washington, D.C. expect them to support this idea. The ten- eventually happen is that Congress will tar- profit group, Citizens for a National instead of through a multi-layered bureau- sion now at (USF&WS) is tremendous." get the other individual divisions to do Wildlife Refuge Agency. cracy. It would be set up similar to the Refuge Manager Lou Hinds was out-of- something with them. What will happen is "There is no one in Washington to repre- National Park Service. town as this story went to press and unable the Endangered Species and Ecological sent the refuges — at the regional level, the This new effort is only a few weeks old, to comment. Services will end up going to EPA where Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for but it has been discussed among various However, in the minutes of a recent they will get buried somewhere. The Law so many programs, and the refuges are only groups for years. Conservation Council meeting, he admitted Enforcement Branch — these are the people one of them," Krival said. Four years ago, a group of non-govern- this proposal is "creating huge tidal waves who dedicate themselves solely to wildlife For instance, USF&WS is responsible mental agencies in Washington, D'.C. tried rushing through our agency. There is a law enforcement — will in all likelihood go for the Endangered Species Act, Ecological to help — encouraging the crealion of tremendous amount of elevated feelings and to the Department of Justice or Treasury and Services, fish hatcheries, migratory biid "friends" groups. people are feeling betrayed, particularly the they will get buried and as the agents retire treaties and other piograms. All the divi- "But it became clearer and clearer that middle and upper echelons who were they won't be replaced. They will just dis- sions have to deal with these major issues this was not enough," Krival said. caught oil guard by this action..." appear... not only for refuges, but for the National Just a year ago, 130 refuge managers Hinds also stated he he did not necessar- "As I've said, I'm not worried"about the Park Service, U S. Forest Service, Bureau signed a "campfirc note" urging the ily agree with taking refuges away from the National Wildlife Refuge systems, because of Land Management and others. USF&WS take refuges out of the "entan- USF&WS. Audubon is taking caic of us. None of the The bureaucracy makes it difficult for gled bureaucracy," but still stay under the "I have to look at what is going to hap- other Divisions have partners taking care of local land manageis (at refuges) to get immediate direction of the service. pen to the rest of the divisions in the (ser- them and they will get lost, swallowed up in things done as easily as they should be "The reaction was quite severe," Krival vice). In all likelihood, if you take what I other organizations.... done, Krival said. said. "The director's office made it very call the flagship, the National Wildlife A new separate agency would give clear they would not tolerate this. You can't Refuge System, out of the service, what will

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parts: the first to be removal of a "sand resources. to be a collection of data first to support (a However, he leans more to a restoration plug" from the Gulf of Mexico to the Blind "I think most people are supportive of reason for dredging)... I think everyone viewpoint. Pass Bridge, and the second the long-term the smaller dredging, and the improvement agreeds on the need of information on "With the rock, bridge and sand comprehensive dredging of Blind Pass. in water quality," said Alison Hagerup, water quality — and I'm surprised there [renourishment], this is a heavily manipu- Removing the "sand plug" would CEPD administrator. "It helps avoid get- has not been a stronger attempt to [gather lated area," Loflin said. It is to the benefit require approval by the state's Department ting the pass named a 'closed pass.' The it]. of the environment for humans, at this of Environmental Protection/Division of next step is to continue to work with the The long-term dredging project is cur- point, to restore it to a working system — Beaches and Coastal Systems. DEP's Department of Aquatic Preserves on rently designed to extend in two channels with the pass open. "We feel it would not be contrary to the the comprehensive long-term dredging. We under the bridge. A channel along the end "I know the pass very well; I've public interest and would be permittable," may need to modify that permit, and do of Captiva would extend 1200 feel from snorkled and fished there for 20 years," he said Keith Mille, an environmental special- water sampling." the bridge and be five-feet in depth. A said. "I'd go at night when it was running. ist in Tallahassee with the Division of Mille believes the water sampling is channel along the Sanibel side would be It was one of the most extraordinarily pro- Beaches and Coastal Systems. critical. 900 feet past the bridge and be three-feet in ductive areas anywhere. Every type of fish Removal of sand from the bridge to the "Florida statutes highly discourage new depth. So far, a design for how much sand were there. Spoonbills fed along the chan- gulf would likely not make the pass navi- dredging in aquatic preserves," he said. A — how deep and wide — a limited dredg- nels all night long, making such a racket... gable, but should allow some movement of full dredging on the east side of the bridge ing would remove to the west of Blind Pass water through the pass, "flushing" the sys- would affect Pine Island Aquatic Preserve. Bridge has not been created. tem with fresh water and oxygen and "There would have to be justification [to Loflin said that many environmentalists improving the water quality and natural allow this]. Why is it necessary? There has believe in letting natural systems alone.

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News Briefs Council reappoints Greenstein, Veenschoten to Planning Commission

Allowing wheelchairs By Amy Fleming Marine Advisory Committee * Ellen Steele (incumbent) Staff Writer * Carlene Brennen (incumbent) * Robert Steele (incumbent) on bike path Planning :|= Harry Bertossa (incumbent) * Harold Theiss (incumbent) Sanibel City Council completed the first Commissioners Steve * Richard Calabrese (incumbent) * Berdenna Thompson (incumbent) reading of a proposed amendment that Greenstein and John * Robert Healey (incumbent) * Arthur Weissbach (incumbent) would allow the operation of motorized Veenschoten kept their * Mike Lawrence (incumbent) * William Wollschlager (incumbent) wheelchairs on the bicycle paths. The pro- seats on the planning * Jack Thomas (incumbent) * Theresa "Marie" Gargano posed amendment changes the current ordi- commission, with both * Bob Laswell nance prohibiting all motorized vehicles to receiving all five votes * Jeffrey Michelland There was discussion among council and include "This prohibition does not apply...to from the city council. * Paul Revenna members of the audience as to possible a person operating a motorized wheelchair Their terms will run future changes in the committee selection or other device which is designed and being from Jan. 12, 2000 Greenstein Wildlife Committee process. Former Sanibel Mayor Louise used for transportation of a person with a through Jan. 11, 2003. * Paul Andrews (incumbent) Johnson said that as a courtesy "I would disability." A public hearing on this amend- Appointments were * Ralph Curtis (incumbent) like to have committees make a recommen- ment is scheduled for Dec. 21, at 9:30 a.m. made to the Sanibel * Layne Hamilton (incumbent) dations to council for new members." Ann in Mackenzie Hall. Historical Preservation * P.J. Deitschel (incumbent) McCullough of the vegatation committee Committee, the Marine * Eve Haverfield (incumbent) concurred, saying that a past council had Advisory Committee, * Louise Johnson (incumbent) appointed someone to her committee who Council unanimously the Vegetation * Molly Krival (incumbent) knew nothing about Sanibel's native plants, Committee, and the * Alice Kyllo (incumbent) and had contributed nothing of value to the approved the follow- Wildlife Committee as * Erick Lindblad (incumbent) group. However, members of council felt well, with terms run- * Peter Kyne (incumbent) that committees can weed out their own ing resolutions: ning from Jan. 1 * Dale McGinley (incumbent) non-productive members, although they through Dec. 31, * Syril Ivler Rubin (incumbent) can also come before council at any time to •A resolution accepting the bid of 2000. Results are as Veenschoten * Mark Westall (incumbent) add new members. " If they wish they had Charlotte County Ford for the purchase of follows: * Vernon Frankwich appointed someone," said Councilmember one 3/4 ton 4x4 pickup truck. * Jack Luiszer Nola Theiss, "let them make a resolution to •A resolution accepting the bid of Sam Historical Preservation Committee * Gopal Pati us, they don't have to wait a year." Galloway Ford for the purchase of one 1/2 * Sam Bailey (incumbent) * Beverly Postmus Councilmember Bill Hillebrandt added ton cargo van. * Harry Bertossa (incumbent) * Stuart Stauss "They're just here for a year, I don't see the •A resolution approving a contract with * Terry Brennan (incumbent) risk to appointing people who raise their Crystal Clean Professional Building * Jody Brown (incumbent) Vegetation Committee hand and say 'I want to help.' Unless you're Maintenance, Inc. for cleaning and mainte- * Sarah Fallert (incumbent) * Kathy Boone (incumbent) an obvious bomb thrower, we'll give you a nance of six public restrooms, and a second * Jacquelyn Rauschert (incumbent) * Paul Duval (incumbent) chance." Councilmember Steve Brown sug- resolution for cleaning and maintenance of * Muriel Veenschoten (incumbent) * Thomas Hanscn (incumbent) gested staggering committee expiration City Hall. * Sheila Fortney '* Joan Kain (incumbent) dates "so there's continuity, not voting on • A resolution authorizing the city manag- * Richard Faris •f; Ann McCullough (incumbent) every member of every committee every er to enter into a contract with the top ranked * Mark Hoepfner |! Jan Rutlcdge (incumbent) year." firm, Aim Engineering and Surveying, Inc., * Dee Scrage (incumbent) for surveying services for phase 3 of the san- itary sewer collection system expansion pro- ject. •A resolution approving the Lee Co. pro- fessional service agreement supplemental task authorization "no. 7 to the interlocal Sealover presents beach erosion report agreement with Lee Co. for fiscal year 1999- 2000 work required under the EPA/NPDES stormwater permit. •A resolution approving an amended By Amy Fleming bay shoreline is stable with the exception of ment of Gulf Pines/Gulf Shores beaches, or labor agreement between City of Sanibel Staff writer the areas on either side of the fishingpier, the installation of a segmented breakwater. and the Fraternal Order of Police. This was potentially placing the historical buildings Concerns were raised over the effects of merely to correct a collation error, no City Manager Ed Sealover presented the in jeopardy. Erosion related to Blind Pass is sand shifting after beach renourishment, changes were made to the labor agreement. annual beach erosion report, compiled by progressing southward from 6 to 7000 feet including past negative impacts on fishing. •A resolution approving an application to Humiston & Moore Engineers, to city coun- in 1989, to the current 9,000 feet. The report No one liked the idea of a breakwater, with the Florida Department of Community cil last Tuesday. The report states that over- states that this erosion is associated with the Councilmember Nola Theiss referring to Affairs for the Local Law Enforcement all, the majority of Sanibel's shoreline con- jetty on Captiva. Erosion is continuing the idea as "the New Jersification of Block Grants Program. The application is tinues to remain stable, and that the beach- along the Gulf Pines and Gulf Shores Sanibel." Council chose to continue to for new computer and video equipment. es along Sundial West (1501 Middle Gulf beaches, and may reach the dune within two monitor, the shoreline for another year •A resolution approving amendment 2 to Drive), Island Beach Club Condo (2265 years. before making a decision on plans for Gulf an agreement with Hartman and Associates, West Gulf Drive), and Shalimar Resort The report recommended continued Pines and Gulf Shores. Inc., to provide engineering services for the (2823 West Gulf Drive) have increased. The annual monitoring, and either renourish- revision of the update to the v/astewater facilities plan and revenue sufficiency analy- sis related to the city's wastewater system. •Consideration of a resolution authoriz- ing the city manager to enter into contract negotiations with the top ranked firm, Special event issue raises question: Hartman and Associates, Inc., for general engineering and wastewater utility advisory services. Should the city subsidize SCA? •A resolution approving the filing of doc- uments with the State of Florida Department of Insurance and Treasurer relating to the By Amy Fleming requiring a permit. Hendzel said that privileges is adding to island Florida Security for Public Documents act. Staff Writer part of the reason for the requirement stress...the impact during season is •A resolution approving release of restric- is "making sure there is a safety fea- tremendous." Sanibel resident Dick tive covenants for property from the city's A request for 34 additional special ture if a lot of people show up.,.the Walsh proposed council c6nsider Below Market Rate Housing program con- events permits and nine commercial police may want to assign somebody reducing the commercial permits from cerning lots 4 and 5, block C, unit 1, Del events permits from Sanibel out there." nine to three, and subsidizing the SCA, Sega subdivision, also known as unit D 6520 Community Association business man- Councilmember Nola Theiss "since they (SCA) do a lot for this Pine Avenue. ager Faye Matthews to city council touched on the issue of commercial community." Matthews said that the •A resolution amending the City of prompted discussions on what consti- events, saying "I'm not comfortable SCA could generate approximately Sanibel personnel rules and regulations, tutes a 'special event,' as well as the with purely commercial shows. Can $10,000 from three commercial events. revising the list of essential personnel. number of commercial and special we limit it, especially during season?" Councilmember Andrew Reding •A resolution authorizing vacating a 20 events taking place on Sanibel each Mathews response was that commer- agreed with Walsh's idea of council foot utility easement at 1747 Serenity Lane, year. cial events provided necessary funding subsidies, saying "I'd be happy to be allowing the owners, David and Mary Code Enforcement Officer Ray for the SCA, and that many of them are in on that kind of a solution." Vice Florence, to obtain a fixed rate mortgage. Hendzel told the SCA that special held indoors, rather than by the side- Mayor Bill Hillebrandt suggested that •A resolution accepting wastewater col- event permits would be needed for the walk where they might disrupt the council amend the resolution by lection and transmission system easements Shellcrafters, who meet on Monday flow of traffic. Planning approving the 14 permits needed for from Sanibel property owners for the mornings to sort through donated Commissioner Phyllis Bogen suggest- the Shellcrafters, and have the SCA Sanibel sewer system expansion project, shells. Because the sorting takes place ed the SCA consider raising their dues board discuss subsidies at their next phase II. outside and attracts buyers, it was as an alternate way of generating meeting. Council voted unanimously •A resolution approving the request of deemed a commercial enterprise income, saying that "special event to adopt Hillebrandt's amended resolu- The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club for addition- al special events permits for 2000, 2001,and 2002.

— Amy Fleming 4 • DECEMBER 9,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER CORRECTIONS e a t h e r island The Island Reporter wants to correct mis- takes as soon as possible after publication. High Low Rain Should you spot a factual error, please call Dec. 1 71 57 0 the Editor, 472-1587. Dec. 2 68 50 .0 Dec. 3 69 49 0 Dec. 4 76 56 0 Catch us every week! Corrections, Dec. 2 .Island Reporter Dec. 5 82 56 0 For a subscripition, call Shirlene, Dec. 6 80 64 0 • Sanibel Accommodations donated $15,000 to the Dec. 7 79 64 0 472-1587, or mail in the coupon in "Jimmy Traucht Scholarship" last week. The Sanibel- Dee. 8 75 51 0 this week's paper. Captiva Rotary Club matched this gift with $15,000. Millennium Subscription Special The state of Florida will match the entire gift of $30,000, making the total $60,000, not $30,000 as Note: Rainfall levels are recorded from the — Only $22! (Lee County]; $28 reported in last week's paper. morning of the day given to the following morn- ing. USA; $42 foreign. Source: Island Water Association

The White Elephant house revisited: house goes to auction

By Amy Fleming K Staff Writer A city-owned house —adjacent to the Sanibel Community Center at 2231 Periwinkle Way — was saved from destruction by a unanimous vote from city council, who opted to advertise the availability of the house and solicit proposals for acquisition and removal. The city will set a. date at which removal must be complete, which must also be done entirely at the new owner's expense. Six people have already contacted City Manager Ed. Sealover's office to express their interest in obtaining the property, which was once owned by Cordelia Nutt, daughter of Sanibel homesteader Laetitia Nutt. Cordelia Nutt helped organize the Sanibel Civic Club, which later became the Sanibel Community Association. Nutt, also donated the land for the Sanibel Community House. Several island organizations were offered the house if they could move it at their expense, but there were no takers. The Fire Department said that it was unsuitable for a controlled burn because of overhead power lines, but might be useful for prac- ticing forcible entries. Three estimates for razing the, house came, in from $4,500 to $8,500. Ultimately, council decided that it would be in the best interests of the city to put it up for bid.

Michael Pistella Council discusses alternatives to retirement plans

By Amy Fleming portability," according to City Manager Ed city, which also assumes risks. ment risks. Under this plan, the city gets to Staff writer Sealover and Finance Director Renee Disadvantages are that annual contributions keep excess investment earnings, but is Lynch. 'Portability' would enable an depend on market conditions, with adverse liable for additional funding under adverse Sanibel City Council discussed alterna- employee to roll over their pension into an conditions requiring additional funding. market conditions. The assets are portable, tives to the current defined benefit employ- IRA upon terminating employment, as Benefits are not portable under this plan, a and provide employees with an estate- ee's pension plan, including changing to a opposed to having to leave it in the pension feature that is undesirable to a younger, under the current plan, benefits cease with defined contribution plan, a cash balance fund until they are 60 years old, more mobile workforce. the employee's death. Annual contributions plan,, or offering a choice between defined Advantages to the current defined bene- In a defined contribution plan, the from the city are more predictable than the benefit and defined contribution. Reasons fit plan are that it encourages long term employee selects investment options made present plan, but less so than the defined for considering alternative pension plans employment since benefits are calculated available by the plan administrator, and contribution system. This plan works well .are " to get more predictable future pension over the entire length of employment, and assumes all investment risks. Employees for younger personnel in that benefits expenses," and to •"give employees pension asset investment decisions are made by the also absorb the costs of managing the plan. accrue equally to all employees, but is a dis- This allows for a portable plan, and with an advantage to older workers. Conversion established percent of salary Contribution from the present plan requires liquidating rate, the city will have predictable future the investment assets, and depending on the WE'LL MAKE YOU FEELATHOME! annual pension contributions. The disad- market at the time of liquidation, the city vantages are that this plan does not provide may not have sufficient revenue to fully From Total Home Interiors to small design projects., incentive for long term employment, and fund the accrued benefits of all employees. you'll LOVE the services of our trained decorators conversion could result.in a reduction in Council asked Sealover and Lynch to and conscientious installers - benefits for 22 older, long term employees. explore the possibility of offering a choice, The third option, a cash balance plan, to personnel, to prevent putting long term ' Window Treatments • Wallcoverings also provides a set percent salary contribu- employees at a disadvantage. • Accessories • Floorcoverings • Furniture tion to individual accounts rather than to a Sanibel Promenade (Across from Post Office) general fund, with the city assuming invest- 695 Tarpon Bay Road, #15 • 8:30-4:30 Mon.-Fri. (941)472-6551 iiit city coverage ^DewmtiwfDen ([INTERIORS CINDY MALSZYCKI CAROIGAGNGN JEANIET1NCH Internet - http://www.decoratingden.com ISLAND REPORTER Q DECEMBER 9,1999 • 5

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Ecologist Dave Ccillcy and Sanibel Accountant arrested Rape update Conservation Officer Dan Clark on the About a year ago, a woman was Sanibel-Captiva Conservation for embezzlement attacked and taped on Bowman's Foundation property on Venus Drive John Miller, Sundial's accountant Beach as she was walking her dog. The about numerous instances of vandal- for 12 years, turned himself in on Nov. case is still open, many leads have ism/code violations on the property. 29 and was arrested for the embezzle- been followed, and several possible The violations consist of mangrove ment of over $100,000 from the island suspects have been interviewed by cutting, dumping of vegetation, resort. He was charged with a first Ashby and let go. The investigation is removal of SCCF's signs and the mow- degree felony for Embezzlement— ongoing with information being ing of protected vegetation. The Grand Theft in Excess of $100,000, received and pursued on a regular Property is east of Venus Drive and according to Sanibel Det. Scott Ashby basis. runs from the curve to approximately who handled the case. 1/2-way down the road — an 8-acre parcel that is bounded on the other side Jewelry store rob- by the Dunes property line. Forgery arrest Clark told Phillips that no permits Lee Ann Little, a health care worker, bery update have been issued for either cutting of was arrested for two counts of forgery, In the rash of thefts from jewelry mangroves or mowing of the grounds. one count of Grand Theft and onestores and salesmen in South Florida, Ceilley requested additional monitor- count of Petty Theft. She was turned two possible suspects, who fit the ing of the property whenever possible over to Lee County where she wasdescriptions given to police on Sanibel and has sent letters to the charged with numerous similar counts. and elsewhere, were arrested on differ- Watershadows property owners medium-sized Ford truck into the According to Ashby, she was guilty ent (lesser) charges some time ago. requesting their assistance in watching Toyota rented by John. William Pearce of stealing her patients' checks and They posted bond and were released. for violators. of St. Petersburg and doing $10,000 in then writing checks and forging their They have since been arrested on the The property received a restoration damage to the car. signatures. East Coast, again on non-jewel-theft grant from the Charlotte Harbor • On Dec. 3, a BFI truck driven by (In another island forgery case, "We charges, and Det. Kurt Schulte expects National Estuary Program a couple of Scott Mitchell Ditta of Fort Myers made a few phone calls," Ashby said, pictures to be forthcoming so that vic- years ago that was returned after strong demolished a 40-foot, $500,000 palm "and the money seemed to miraculous- tims and witnesses can be shown photo protests from Watershadows residents, tree on Hurricane Lane that belonged ly reappear. I was impressed!" There line-up for identification purposes. who felt that the restoration process to Gail Barden. was no arrest in this case.) (equipment, noise, etc.) would do more harm to the neighborhood than the end Smash 'n' Grab result would do good. ...And where Islander arrested burglaries update you're going! for stalking It has been several weeks since the Fish in the water, Officer Curry was directing traffic Ray Grizzell was arrested on Dec. 2 Smash'n'Grab burglaries on Sanibel with a flashlight at Periwinkle Place on a charge of Aggravated Stalking of and, while still following up leads, not on my boat during the Luminary Festival last his ex-wife. According to Officer Sanibel Police have had no luck in Officer Ron Curry responded to a Friday, when Robert Peter Fnck oi Anthony Thompson's Probable Cause locating the perpetrators. "There call from R.C. Friedman of Harbour Sanibel drove toward him without Case Report, the woman called SPD to haven't been any ior some time," Cottage Court about the fishing lures slowing down and ignoring his signal report that Grizzell was at her front Schulle said, "which is maybe a good and line he had found on several occa- to stop. Curry moved out ot the way door and had let the air out of her car sign." sions on his boats and dock. In oneand shone his light at the dnvcr who tires because, he said, she "would have Sgt. Mike Cooper pointed out that incident a lure had tipped a boat's can- then locked his biakes and slopped less to come outside and talk to him." She Smash'n'Grabs have been going on for vas which cost $1,200 to replace. On than three feet from the officci. Cuiry stated that he had repeatedly followed, years, both off- and on-island. He com- Dec 6 line and a lure was wiapped had him pull into the center's pinking harassed and threatened her, had pur- mented that Sanibel's pioposed light- around the railing on one ol the boats, lot and proceeded with a solely inspec- according to Curry's report. Friedman tion, since Fnck had had no headlights chased a hand gun to frighten her, and ing ordinance "will only make our job on. Frick was cited lor careless dri- that she was "concerned for her safe- that much harder and the careers ol also pointed out trash and debris lett ving, no headlights or taillights, nor ty." She also said that he had harassed those types of burglars that much easi- under the Periwinkle bridge at Limpet rearview mirror and a cracked wind- either by phone or in person her friends er. We'll be so dark that even more of Drive and on the banks and area sur- shield. In addition he had no proof of and business associates, and that he the people we don't want on this island rounding the bridge. insurance. His vehicle was towed and has said he will "destroy" her and "do (and there are already some here, obvi- Frick was released, In addition to not- whatever it took to get her off Sanibel ously) will be appearing out of the ing Frick's "poor attitude, Curry's Island." woodwork to take advantage of ourWatch what you're report indicated the possible involve- She had requested and received a homes and businesses." ment of alcohol or drugs the Frick was' Trespass Warning against Grizzell on doing! not charge for those possible offenses. Nov. 8, 1999, and said she would'be • On Dec. 6, Jose Carmen Avila, an going to the Lee County Justice Center Vandalism instead employee of Mitchell & Stark out of for an Injunction for Protection against Naples, was cited for driving on a sus- her ex-spouse. of restoration pended license and violation of the On Friday, Dec. 3, Sgt. Jamie right-of-way. He apparently, according Phillips met with SCCF Restoration to the accident report, backed his

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By Gwenda Hiett-Clements Wildlife Service purchased the land from Staff Writer Howard Dayton in 1973 and leased the mari- na concession to Dorothy and Grady ith Southwest Florida Water Edmondson Oct.:l, 191 A. After Grady died, Management District not renew- Dorothy subleased the marina to Mack and Wing its funding of the aquatic Eleanor Hamby, who eventually took over the research being done at J.N. "Ding" Darling lease and ran the Tarpon Bay Marina until Wildlife Refuge's Tarpon Bay facility, envi- 1986. During that time author Randy Wayne ronmental organizations are looking at the White worked as a guide and made the loca- facility's future use. tion the fictional Dinkins Bay in his mystery Erick Lindblad, executive director of the novels. Ford's fictional lab would have been Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, in the area where the actual lab is now, but at which holds the lease on the building, said, that time, in reality, the building was used to "The Water Management District decided to house the Hamby's shell shop. reorganize the location of its research person- Mack died of a heart attack in 1989, but nel and take a look at the projects they are Eleanor still owns and operates Tarpon Bay undertaking. As a result of those changes, we Shell Shop located on San Caros Blvd., on the are in a position to identify future funding way to Fort Myers Beach. sources for research relating to water manage- Eleanor said because of the quaint build- ment decisions that impact aquarian habitats ings artists would come to Tarpon Bay to on and around the islands." paint. Lindblad said a scientific committee com- "I think I have at least one painting of posed of representatives from SCCF, the every building that was there. The Red Pelican Florida Center for Environmental Studies, the was a favorite. Customers would say, 'This is Water Management District, Lee County, the like being able to rummage through my City of Sanibel, U.S. Fish & Wildlife and grandmother's attic.'" Florida Gulf Coast University has been meet- During the 70s and 80s the area had mari- ing and by mid-January should have terms of na docks with fishing guides, a seafood mar- A postcard from the Tarpon Bay Marina 1980s era shows the Shell an -agreement and a budget in place. He said ket and takeout restaurant, and canoe and boat Shop which is currently used as a research lab. their goals have been to identify funding rentals in addition to the shell shop. sources, form a scientific team to determine In 1986 the refuge announced that it would the focus of future projects, and identify a not renew leases for commercial operation of coordinator to head the team. amarina. Many of the old buildings were bull- At the opening of the Tarpon Bay dozed and new ones built to house the present Environmental Laboratory in 1998 Lindblad Tarpon Bay Recreation Area. It now offers had said having an aquatic research team on guided and unguided canoe and kayak trips, island was "literally a dream come true" and bicycle rental, tram tours through the refuge that work done at the Tarpon Bay site is criti- and a snack and gift shop. cal. Steve Alvarez, public use officer at "Ding" He said, "We have fallen between the Darling, said the refuge wanted to keep a bal- Charlotte Harbour study and the inclusion of ance between recreation and wildlife manage- the Estero area in Army Corps studies. We ment, eliminating the marina and restaurant. need the additional effort here in establishing It was at that time SCCF took over the data. One of the goals of SCCF has always - building that housed-.the old shell shop. been monitoring water on and off island. I Lindblad said the refuge was going to bull- found old notes that showed we were consid- doze the shell shop but the Foundation picked ering setting up something in the Wulfert area up the lease. back in the 60s." He said, "Some of the guys who later became today's Hammerheads brought it up to code. Half the building was all right, but the other half was basically a thatched-ropf pole Looking back : From being the site of the lab of Doc Ford, bam;" . Randy Wayne White's fictional retired CIA SCCF used half as a multi-purpose educa- operative/marine biologist to being the site of tional facility and leased the other half to the a real research lab, Tarpon Bay facility has Marine Habitat Foundation beginning in undergone a number of changes through the 1991. Michael Pistella years. Mike Calinski headed the Marine Habitat Mike Calinski, who headed Marine Habitat Foundation at the Tarpon According to Ede Stokes, who has worked Foundation at the location from that time until Bay facility for six years, and an assistant place man-made habitats for at the refuge for 30 years; the U.S. Fish and See'Lab, page 9 filter feeders including sea squirts into Tarpon Bay. 8 • DECEMBER 9,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER I News

Services. "It is expected to pose the same problems Lehish Acres as they are having on the East Coast," Brown said. Huge alligator destroyed At the Loxahatchee National Wildlife A nine-foot long alligator creeping along Bell Boulevard was caught and shot by trap- Refuge near West Palm Beach, the vine has pers this week when motorists along the roadway spotted the gator heading south along climbed into the crowns of cypress and the right-of-way next to the roadway. pines on the tree islands, a unique feature of Shannon Hope of Crestline Avenue said she was driving home along Bell Boulevard the refuge habitat, Manager Mark Musaus when she saw the alligator moving along the side of the highway between the road and the said. With a single vine capable of reaching woods. She rushed home, a few blocks away, and told her husband, Reggie, who jumped lengths of more than 100 feet, the vine knits in his van and went back to where his wife said she had spotted the creature. Using his cell quickly into a dense canopy that sunlight phone, Hope called the fish and game officials. cannot penetrate, and shrubs and ground In the meantime, the alligator, not liking the attention, crept into the edge of the woods covers die, Musaus said. along Bell near Milwaukee — about 130 feet from the Mirror Lakes Community Pool The fern canopy becomes so heavy that where children and adults were swimming. trees collapse. Some of the islands have "It just sat there peering out at me. It was hard to see but I could see a part of it," Hope become so infested that, from the air, they said. look as if they have been draped with a giant Within an hour, a trapper from Cape Coral arrived with rope and a tool to snare the alli- green cloth, researchers say. In short, where gator. He also had a 10-foot metal "bang stick" that is used to destroy an alligator if need Old World climbing fern becomes estab- be. lished, nothing else can survive. Tracy Hansen, who is a trapper with the Florida Alligator Trappers Association, was The fern's devastation is cloaked in called by wildlife authorities and told of the alligator sighting. Hansen, who has been trap- green, making it look innocent to the public, ping alligators for years, lives in North Fort Myeis and is a minister in Cape Coral, and Dan Thayer, diiector of vegetation manage- .said he was at the church when he got the call. ment with the South Florida Water Hansen told a group of bystanders when he arrived that he might have to destroy the Management District, said. alligator and asked that they step back. "It's hard to convince people that some- "If I can't catch him in the noose or, if I do and he gets lose, I will have to destroy him. thing green is bad," Thayer said. "This is Watch out, he can be dangerous to all of you. He can do some real harm," Hansen said as green, it's pretty, it's not a smokestack so it he slowly moved into the brush with the noose to nab the gator. looks like it should be there. So people don't He was able to get the alligator in the noose but the gator jumped up and fought back. realize it's one of the worst forms of pollu- The alligator may have weighed 200 pounds and had a very long tail that Hansen said tion around." could harm onlookers if they got too close. Flood will not kill the fern, nor will Hansen, taking no chances as the alligator fought to loosen himself, used the 10-foot drought, Thayer continued. And the pres- metal "bang stick" to shoot the alligator in the head. The long pipe-like device is driven Florida ence of the fern poses an elevated fire risk. into the head of the alligator and a shell is released leaving an inch wide hole at the top of Native plants that normally would survive the head. Hansen said the creature died instantly. Weed poses threat to naturally-occurring fires die when the vine "We don't like to do that, but we wouldn't be able to handle him because he is so large," is present because fires burn hotter. Hansen said. He also said the alligator appeared to be hungry and was looking for food Florida The only natural enemy of the plant is and water. The worst weed yet to pose a threat to frost, making Central Florida its normal Hope, whose wife had originally spotted the gator, said he was disappointed that the Florida's native plants already covers limit. alligator had to die. 40,000 acres of South Florida's wilderness, Old World climbing fern was first docu- "I thought they might be able to stun it or something," Hope said. and it continues to grow out of control, say mented in South Florida near Jupiter in the Trapper Hansen said the alligator would be taken to a processing plant and its skin University of Florida researchers. late 1940s. It was brought from its home in would be sold as would its meat which he said sells for about $6 a pound. Old World climbing fern, or Lygodium Southeast Asia and Australia as an orna- "The money is put back into a fund to help save alligators and to educate the public microphyllum, could quickly become the mental plant, UF researchers said. Because sibout them," he said. He added that the skin would probably net $150. dominant plant in Florida wildlands because its spoies travel on the wind, the fern is —Mel Toadvine/Lehigh Acres Citizen of its fast rate of growth and lack of natural showing up in some of Florida's most pris- enemies, said Ken Langeland, researcher at tine and remote locations such as the UF's Center for Aquatic and Invasive Everglades National Park. other face of El Nino), the Division of Boca Grande Plants. —Tyler Mikell/Fort Myers Beach Forestry has predicted an extremely active "Old World climbing fern is the worst of Observer the worst," Langeland said. "People who are year for brush fires. They are predicting World's Richest Tarpon working to eradicate melaleuca and another season similar to the 1998-99 fire Brazilian pepper, two of our worst plant Florida/Pine Island season. Tournament fills early pests, say Old World climbing fern is much Let's reflect to the 1998-99 seasons for just a second. In 1998 in the state of Florida, The Boca Grande Chamber of worse. It's the worst weed we've seen in Fire Season could be Commerce World's Richest Tarpon Florida's natural areas to date." there were 2,277-plus fires that burned 499,265 acres and destroyed or damaged Tournament (WRTT) has filled all 60 open- The fern has been sighted locally in Lee busier than normal ings for the July 11-13, 2000 event. As we come into winter months, our 370-plus structures and more than 86 vehi- County, said Stephen Brown, cles. It was the first time in the Division of For those still wishing to enter the tour- Horticulturalist at Lee County Extension rainfall totals have been less than normal. nament, there is a sign up list at the With this and the effects of La Nina (the Forestry's history that a county (Flagler) had to be evacuated due to a brush fire. Chamber in case of cancellations. The field Forestry officials estimate that there were of boats is limited to 60, because they are more than 5,000 firefighters from all over restricted to certain areas of Boca Grande the U.S. working at once (approximately Pass in which to fish and it is too hard to 3,000 in Florida). The State of Florida at one police any more vessels. time had 49 of the 52 firefighting aircraft In the event, the first place tarpon will over its skies, the largest air operation in take home a trophy and $100,000. The sec- U.S. history. We had more aircraft flying ond place team will take home $40,000 and then they had in the western fires. a trophy. The team with the most releases The total cost for the fire suppression will reap $25,000 and receive the Jay Joiner activities for the 1998 fires was approxi- Memorial Award given by the Boca Grande mately $133,480,169. The most positive Fishing Guides Association. A year 2000 note from the those fires is that there were full-size Chevrolet pick-up truck will be no major injuries or deaths. awarded to the first captain who weighs in a In 1999, there were 4,478-plus fires that tarpon of 150 pounds or more. burned more than 365,769 acres all over the Capt. Lamar Joiner, Sr. won the 1999 WE SELL FOR LESS tournament with a 157-pound fish. state (from April through August). 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Special Notice: Refuge Visitor Center closed tomorrow The Center for Education/Visitor Center at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge will close tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. for the annual Volunteers 3 ••" ' Holiday Luncheon. It will remain closed the rest of the day and reopen on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 9 a.m. Florida's growth management Almost 15 years ago, Florida adopted a Erick Lindblad Growth Management Act. "Stop laughing, it's really true," writes columnist Carl Matt Stein created, this aerial map of "the natural Hiaasen of the Miami Herald. "But its chief resources and wildlife habitat on and around Sanibel he Sanibcl-Captiva Conservation Foundation impact has been to enrich scores of land-use and Captiva Islands" from 102 digitalized photographs Annual Meeting, Snowbird Auction, and dedica- attorneys hired by developers to thwart the over the past five months. Finally, an up-to-date aerial of Ttion of its new porch and wing drew a horde of law. " ' ' . Sanibel and Captiva! (Photos by Anne Bellew.) people last Friday. During the celebration, The Now Gov. Jeb Bush has instructed his Hammerheads —• the volunteer carpentry group that saved the Foundation close to $100,000 in construction costs — staff to rewrite the law to shrink the state's •~1 role in planning. Builders and developers each received a brand new hammer. Board President Demi are already breaking out the bubbly, while Skaugstad. who heads up the group, received his mounted environmentalists are bracing for the worst. • on a beautiful plaque! "I think we can trust local communities Last year Board President Skaugstad announced that he to make their own decisions," said Steve had three objectives for the year. The first was the purchase Seibert, the new Secretary of Community of the Trost Property (DONE — that's Frannie's Preserve); Affairs. the second, the completion of the building renovations "Trust them to do whatever politically- (DONE — complete with rocking chairs); and third, find- connected developers want," replies ing some way for Executive Director Erick Lindblad to test Hiaasen. "Who should know better than wind direction for prescribed burns other than climbing on Seibert, a land-use lawyer and former the roof, wetting his finger, and holding it aloft (DONE — Pinellas County commissioner?" Pinellas the hardware to install it is already in place). County, which includes St. Petersburg and New board members elected are Realtor Karen Bell, Clearwater, is one of the state's most inept- 1998 Teacher of the Year and Sanibel School 5th grade sci- ly planned communities. Its population den- ence and math teacher Georgia Brown, attorney and former sity is more than 3,000 people per square board member Jim llaggart, Nature Conservancy Trustee mile — three times as dense as Miami-Dade Robin C. Krivanek, and community organizer and caltle- maii Hal Palinkin. > See Eco-Notes, page 10 Dean Skaugstad continues as board president, ably assisted by Vice President Marge Meek, Treasurer Craig Albert and Secretary Caroline LeGette.

Lab From page 7 1997. While mere, his work centered on estab- In the fall of 1997 Calinski moved his lab- work. They arc at Humboll State University in- Monitoring being done included field obser- lishing man-made habitats for marine filter- oratory operations to Old Naples Seaport to a northern California. vation of grass growth.and use of historical feeders. His theory was that if filter-feeders planned education and aquarium facility. The Lindblad said Cummins-and Wilsbach are and.current aerial photographs of the bay to such as oysters, mussels and sea squirts had Naples location suffered financial difficulties committed to publishing their work done observe grass flat changes over the years. more places to grow they would consume and area biologists who worked with Calinski while at Tarpon Bay. That information will, . Data was also collected on the inhabitants algae caused by water pollution. Calinski cre- have not heard where his research has taken hopefully, be integrated with ongoing projects of the grasses, the spotted seatrout as the ated artificial habitats made of layers of 14- him at this point. He had planned to use his conducted by federal, state, and regional agen- predator in the bay ecosystem and the inverte- inch rope spiraled between rectangular pieces research for the basis of his dissertation for a cies and institutions. brates on which they feed, of recycled plastic. He and his assistants Ph.D. The lab's collaborative research program Currently at the facility, environmental sci- placed the habitats in areas around the bay and In 1998 SCCF announced the opening of focused on studying the Caloosahatchee River entist Paul Rudershausen and Jim Locascio, at docks throughout the island, including the Tarpon Bay Environmental Laboratory and its estuary system with the goal to estab- environmental analyst, are wrapping up field Sanibel Marina. which lasted just over a year. Aquatic research lish a data base to keep track of changes in the work and doing some analysis. Their work is In August of 1996 Lindblad informed done during that time was funded by the bay and to make sure that information is avail- funded until March by the Wallace Calinski the Foundation was considering tak- Florida Center for Environmental Studies and able for decision-makers involved in future Foundation, and being administered by SCCF, ing back the facility. the South Florida Water Management District, studies of the ecosystem health. who has taken over the responsibility of their Lindblad said, "This is not a reflection on in partnership with the Sanibel-Captiva The research being done focused on the work at this point, while future funding is the Marine Habitat Foundation's perfor- Conservation Foundation. health of the estuary — the runoff of fertilizer, being identified. mance; it is just SCCF's need for research and When the Water Management District did the loss of habitat and the impact of freshwa- interpretive program space which was the not renew its contract with the Center, lead ter discharge and the change of salinity levels original intent when we renovated the' old scientists, husband and wife Ken Cummins, in the bay—through observation of the health shell shop in 1988." . » • Ph.D. and Peggy Wilsbach, Ph.D., found new of three main sea grasses in Tarpon Bay.

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and twice as densely settled as Broward. turned into mulch that will repel insects., mankind. One technique used to determine Sanibel-Captiva Road, one mile west of In the early going, Bush surprised some while cypress mulch can attract insects such the speed and direction of ice flow is inter- Tarpon Bay Road. of his toughest critics in the environmental as termites. The Florida Sierra Club has fcrometry, in which separate radar images of lobby. And there is no doubt that the current adopted a resolution urging the use of other the same subject are made on different growth guidelines could be simplified and sources in an effort to protect the remaining dates. Among the surprises reveals by CROW notes streamlined. But the law is not fading cypress wetlands. Radarsat is Lake Voslok, a liquid water lake The increased activity on our waterways because of the content. It's failing because it [Forestry Resources Landscape Supply 140 miles long and 30 miles wide that lies and in the Gulf due to the exploding popula- is not enforced fairly and consistently. The on Michigan Link in Fort Mycis is one of under the East Antarctic Ice Sheet. tion of Southwest Florida and the swelling answer is not in removing state oversight, very few companies that stocks melaleuca Scientists believer the lake has been sealed of our ranks by seasonal visitors is haz- but improving it. mulch in this area.] off from the outside world for a million ardous to all kinds of wildlife in the area. —Miami Herald, 11/3/99 —The Pelican, Fall, 1999 years. But before punching a drill through Presently recuperating at the Clinic for the ice into the lake, scientist need to find a Rehabilitation of Wildlife, under the super- sure way to prevent contamination of the vision of PJ Deitschel, DVM, are several Use melaleuca, not A look at Antarctica lake. [See also The Paranormal Detective loons with boat propeller injuries and a For the first time, radar satellite images on page 22.] cooter (water turtle) that ingested a fish cypress have been made of all of Antarctica, reveal- -MY. Times, 10/26/99 hook with line attached. This female turtle is ing a vast network of ice streams — The foregoing three items were found in full of eggs and the veterinary staff are hop- Cypress swamps are being cut at a rapid- ing for her recovery. ly increasing rate, much faster than they can immense rivers of ice that channel their way the Environmental Update regenerate. Much of it is being turned into through surrounding ice and rock like tooth- for December, 1999, published by Dr. Botulism, a disease common to scav- mulch. In the early days, mulch was made paste squeezed from a tube, traveling enor- Bob Slayton. enger shore birds, has hit some of our local from the scraps of larger trees cut for lum- mous distances at speeds up to 3,000 feet creatures, several of which are hospitalized ber. Today, over 870 percent of the trees are per year, 100 times faster than the flow of at CROW. A royal tern and three types of cut for mulch to meet the rising public surrounding ice. Scientists concerned that a SCCF's fall/winter gulls — herring, ring-billed, and laughing demand. As the tees become scarcer, small- part of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet may — are resting in a quiet zone while they er and smaller trees are being cut; it is com- break off someday, raising the global sea program schedule regain their strength. mon now to see truckloads of 10-inch trees level up to 17 feet, are ncjw aware that the The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation on the way to the mills for mulch. Oddly ice streams may allow the much larger East Foundation trails, education center, nature enough, cypress is not the best source of Antarctic Ice Sheet to side into the ocean shop and bookstore are open Monday At the Calusa Nature mulch. Tests show that melaleuca can be with equally serious consequences for through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open admission is $3 per adult and free to Center children under 17 and members. Don't miss The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium the opportunity to visit the greatly expanded is a private, not-for-profit environmental gift shop or taking a minute to just sit and education center which offers numerous rock on the old Florida style big front porch. programs, including dazzling planetarium • The Native Plant Nursery is open shows, "across the pond" in Fort Myers. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 Every Wednesday at 9:30 there is a guid- Ellie SEE p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 ed trail walk through the woods to leam p.m. Hundreds of native plants are available about the common plants and animals of •Realtor for purchase, along with lots of free advice Southwest Florida. Admission is $4 for on how to grow them. The Nursery sponsors teens and adults, $2.50 for children 3 Joins a Landscaping for Wildlife program as well through 12, and includes all day-admission as programs on butterfly gardening. to the museum and trails. Daily programs at John Naumann & Associates • Guided trail tours, on which local resi- 10:30 and 2:30 allow visitors to get up close dents talk about life on the islands, native and personal with, some of the fascinating habitats, preservation efforts and wildlife creatures of Southwest Florida. The snakes tllie Jee is pleased to announce her new affiliation with are offered Monday through Friday at 10:30 are fed every Sunday at 11:15. There is a the John Naumann Real Estate team on Captiva. Ellie a.m. and 2 p.m. They are free with admis- small natural history museum, an Audubon sion to the center. Aviary which houses permanently injured has been serving the real estate needs of her Captiva • Butterfly House tours take place on birds of prey, a picnic area and a gift shop Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. The charge with a wide variety of nature books and clients for over 15 years and her trademark is straight is $1 per person. nature-oriented gifts. • Beach walks are free with admission to Forward and truthful advice. Guided Night Hikes are also offered, the the center and take place on Thursdays at 9 next one this Saturday, Dec. 11, at 6:30. The a.m. cost is $5. • Birding with Bev — Fridays, starting in And Wednesday Wonders at 6:30 p.m. Jtop in at 11508 Andy nosse Lane and say hello or January, at 7:30 a.m. Meet in the parking lot, every Wednesday offers a variety of pro- but birding may be done at other locations. grams — Dec. 15th is Decorating for send her an E-mail:[email protected] Donations only. Nature. "The holidays aren't just for • Naturalist Marty Packard offers private humans," according1 the Center Director birding tours for a negotiable fee that is Susan Brookman. "in this program partici- donated to the Foundation. Call him at 472- pants will learn different ways to decorate •ASSOCWB 8375 to arrange a tour. , • • for the holidays that wild critters can enjoy • Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure as well." Admission is $2. SOTHEBY'S fHHI Vacatfo: Cruises are scheduled every afternoon at 4 Currently, the second annual Deck the p.m.. in partnership with Captiva Cruises. Walls silent wreath auction is going on. The Reservations can be made by calling 472- wreaths are on display now, and the auction 5100. $17.50 for adults, $10 for children ends at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 19. from 3 to 12, and children under 3 are free. 1149 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel, Florida 33957 • The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium SCCF is a not-for-profit organization is located at 3450 Ortiz Avenue — Six Mile 941/472-3121 • TOLL FftEE: 8OO/232-6OO4 dedicated to the preservation of natural Cypress Parkway extended across Colonial FAX: 941/395-0855 • E-Mai!: [email protected] resources and wildlife habitat on and around — on the left. Sanibel and Captiva. Its headquarters, edu- cation center and trails are located at 3333 ISLAND REPORTER Q DECEMBER 9,1999 • 11

mi esi & Re il Eii ate Mixed reviews on success of Luminary Festival

By Anne Bellew next year. "We had an absolutely marvelous night," said wonderful right before Christmas, I thought it was great. Staff writer store manager Mary Dorsey. "Lots of people both looking The store is next door to Sanibel Shell on Periwinkle. and buying. We served German chocolates, pasties and Congress Jewelers in Periwinkle Place was "very busy," "We had an ample crowd," Sandra Hann of the Golden punch." according to Linda Spaulding who's been with the compa- Pear said, "but certainly not as big as the last couple of Steve Beck, owner of the Sanibel Island Bookshop, ny for quite some time. "And it didn't thin out the way it years." Her shop is in the Island Center on Periwinkle next closed early. "We didn't have Santa visiting us this year, and usually does; we didn't close 'til 9:15. The few times I could to CheeburgerCheeburger. "The centers that had music neither Periwinkle Florist nor Scarlet O'Hair's was open. look out, there didn't seem to be much traffic, but the com- pulled in a lot more. Olde Sanibel, for instance, had a band And last year there was a band directly across the street." plex was extremely busy, so I guess a lot of people have at each end... They were really rocking. And, of course, the He said he hadn't had that many customers and he had some learned about the parking situation and walked, once they church pulled in hundreds of people." things he had to do in town before those places closed at 9, got their cars situated." The Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce sponsors a • so he and Travis McGee left a little after 7. "Maybe next "Captiva was dead. I only served 30 dinners — should Luminary Festival/Walk each year the first weekend in year!" have done 100," said a spokesman for Terrace Tropical Grill December. Sanibel's is Friday night; Captiva's is Saturday. Nanny's, a children's shop at The Village, has a new on Captiva. "And I went out and looked around... Bellini's 1999 was thirteenth festival and, all in all, it went very well owner, Jan Gabrielson. "I wasn't around last year, but I was dead, most of this area was dead. I mean, there were — less crowded but very successful, according to the thought this year was wonderful. Last year where I worked some people out, but certainly not that many. What really Chamber. was mobbed, but it was mostly groups of teenagers 'hang- killed us was Sanibel's the night before — we did five din- "There were really a lot of people out there," added ing out,' so to speak. The Village seemed a lot classier and ners all night long. And it took forever to get off the island! Schnappers' Carmen Carriero. "But I think most of them got it was very pleasant." Once I got past Jerry's, it was OK, but it was bumper-to- filled up on free wine and cheese, free cookies and the like "Very sad," was the response of one of the Chadwick's bumper before that." and weren't interested in paying for food. We had a few in Square store managers. "I'm not saying that people didn't Toscanella's in the Forever Green Shops did a little bet- the later part of the night, and I sure saw lots of traffic go by come in... In fact, I stayed open way after 8 o'clock when I ter — 48 dinners during Sanibel's event. "And we served [the hot dog shop is free-standing and fronts directly on usually close and did a lot of business late. But, so far as I quite a few appetizers with glasses of wine," added Periwinkle], but I think the Luminary Trail is mostly for the could tell, South Seas didn't participate at all in any of the spokesperson Maria Rosetto. But it wasn't their usual busi- retail businesses, not restaurants." promotion. Santa usually arrives in a fire truck with lots of ness, either. The Happy Shrimp Company didn't sell a whole lot but kids running around, and he didn't show up this year. There The Sanibel Community Association always hosts an sure gave out a lot of free wine and cookies, according to were no activities except the candles and way fewer people open house with the Shellcrafters demonstrating and selling Casey McKerlie. This newly "reformatted" restaurant is in than I've seen many times in the past." their wares and a band playing. In comparison to past years, Olde Sanibel and obviously benefited from the band. As did Everything Under the Sun just opened last week, and the numbers»were about the same. "All my friends came," The Mole Hole whose owner, Maria Rollings, hired Johnny owner Paula St. John said she had well over 100 people board member Deb Gleason laughed, "and that's all that Ray to play just as she had last year when the store was come in. "It's not that we sold so much, although we did do matters!" located at Forever Green Shops and has already done for some business, but the exposure for a brand new store was Business NewsMakers

completion of a local training piogiam Gognon honored in that includes professional standaids and ethics, multiple listing service Palm Springs instruction and oitenUitions sessions at Carol Gagnon was recently honored both the Sanibel Captiva Conservation by Decorating Den Interiors, the Foundation and Sanibel City Hall. world's largest inte- rior decorating com- pany which consists Technology of 800 decorators worldwide. Investing Workshop She was present- A.G. Edwards and Sons, will spon- OVER 500 ed the coveted sor a technology investing workshop at Pinnacle Awaid for 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10 at the A.G. achieving outstand- Edwards building, 5246 Red Cedar ing retail sales from Drive, Suite 1. The guest speaker will hei Sanibel location. be Suzanne Haley, the regional vice Gagnon owns the president of Dreyfus Investments, who Sanibel franchise will talk about the dynamic concept of and she attributed technology investing and tax advan- her success to an Gagnon taged investing for the year 2000. The outstanding team of program will part of the series called PEOPLE talented decorators "What Smart Women Should Know and dedicated installers, combined with About Their Money." On Dec. 16, the the expertise of Decorating Den company will sponsor a workshop on Interiors business system. Decorating asset diversification, with Rita Dwyer, have subscribed to the award winning Den was recently listed by Money regional director with The Frank Magazine as one of the "10 Top Russell Company, as the guest speaker. Franchises for the 1990s." And on Call 275-4466 for more infor- island . mation. Realtors attend REPORTER Bell promoted national conference Susan Andrews, president, and John at Edison Newspaper in the last three months. Buskirk, president-elect, of the Sanibel Kathy Bell as been promoted to & Captiva Islands Association of Teller Supervisor at Realtors were among a record-breaking Edison National attendance of 24,000 members of the Bank. In this role, National Association of Realtors who Bell's responsibili- "If readers pay for the paper, attended the national convention and ties include super- meetings in Orlando, Nov. 11-15. In vising teller train- all, the island Realtor group was repre- ing, performing you know they are going to read it" sented at the meetings by a 15% of its teller audit func- total membership The Sanibel and tions and reviewing Captiva Islands Association is one of all teller work to Keep up with the latest island news. Subscribe today. 1,800 local boards and associations of ensure adherence to Realtors nationwide that comprise the bank policies and National Association of Realtors. procedures. In addi- tion, Bell will main- Name. Mail To: Island Reporter Bell tain frequent cus- Street. Apt#. 2340 Periwinkle Way Two new Realtors tomer contact, assisting with all City . State _ Zip. Sanibel, Island 33957 join association teller transactions, Bell originally joined Edison or call; 941-472-1587 Karen Cooper of John Naumann & National Bank in Payment Enclosed I I Bill Me | I Associates and Lois Warner of September, 1997. Her banking experi- Coldwell Banker McFadden & Sprowls ence spans nearly 11 years as a teller in Visa dl MasterCard • $22 were inducted into the Sanibel and several area banks. Annual Subscription Captiva Islands Association of Realtors Account # Lee County on Nov. 18. Requirements for member- ship in addition to a Florida real estate Expiration Date $28 $42 license include membership in the • Annual Subscription Annual Subscription national and state associations, and > See Business, page 10 Signature U.S.A. Foreign 12 • DECEMBER 9,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER Permits & Deeds

Halliday and T.M. Brigid—L214, Sanibel $18,950: Veldman, 202 Daniel—metal Deeds Bayous. Permits reroof by Robert W. Campbell. Deeds recorded' at the Lee County Condos Permits issued by the Sanibel Building $15,000: Shank, 3302 Twin Lakes; and Courthouse during the week ending Nov. 28 $1,075,000: Cariki Enterprises to Department for the week ending Dec. 2 $12,000: Buckley, 4724 Rue Belle Mer~- included: Margareta E. Augustine—Tamarind at the included: pool & deck by Coastal Custom Pool.& (Addresses are Sanibel unless otherwise Reef-Unit A201. No value given: Pochopin, 746 Nerita— Spa. indicated.) $625,000: James A. Hock; James A. septic abandonment by Rohaley & Sons $2,000: Scott, 9020 Mockingbird—dri- Non-Condos Hock Trust; and James A. Hock, Trustee, to Plumbing. veway apron/pavers by owner. $680,000: Village By The Sea Marlene L. Brown Trust and Marlene L. $60,000: Wool, 2439 Harbor—addi- $2,000: Young People in Dramatic Arts Development, Inc. to Susan A. & Harold E. Brown, Trustee—Tarpon Beach-Unit 111. tion/remodel by George Parker, Inc. (Old Schoolhouse Theatre), . 1905 Miller, Jr.—LI 9, Village By The Sea. $310,000: Carol Ann & John V. Gazzini, $16,000: Young, 5304 Umbrella Pool- Periwinkle—remove hazards by owner. $575,000: Cindi L. Ball; Julia Mann; Jr. to Thomas D. & Annette parnell— pool & deck by Barnes Pools. $62,000: Dearborn, 4449 Water Edge- Krista L. Mann; and Susan M. Mann to Mariner Pointe-Unit 821. $10,500: Logan, 984 Oyster—spa within pools only by Certified Pool Mechanics. Garvin M. & Linda S. Shankster—-L4, Bl, $85,000: Delores L. Michael, Trustee; Geneva existing pool by Barnes Pools. Shell Harbor. H. Michael, Trustee; and Michael Trust— $16,900: Bess Partnership, 783 Sand $380,000: A&S Builders to John Hurricane House-Unit 105, Weeks 8 & 9. Dollar—tear off cedar/put on metal roof.

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Leppanen named Bell, Bailey tops sailing school at PMR Karen Bell has achieved the top controller listing agent status for the greatest Sheila Leppanen has been number of listings developed dur- named controller of Steve and ing November for the Island Sales Doris Colgate's Offshore Sailing Division of Priscilla Murphy School. Leppanen has been with Realty. Mary Lou Bailey has won TERVIS TUMBLERS Offshore Sailing School for six honors for being the month's top years as manager of the bookkeep- selling agent for the greatest num- ing department. Founding by ber of sales. Bell works out of the Olympic and America's Cup sailor Captiva PMR office, and Bailey Steve Colgate in 1964, Offshore works from the Sanibel office. has taught more than 84^000 peo- Both are consistent top producers. ple how to sail. They are based in many seaside areas, including South Seas Resort on Captiva. Sales exceed 55% at The Andrews tops Towers at RE/MAX The Towers at Harbour Isle is Chuck Andrews has been hon- more than 55 percent sold, ored as the top listing and selling announced Rick Carlton and Mark * • • • * * *•••• agent for the RE/MAX of the Naumann, members of the devel- Islands for the month of opment team at Harbour Isle Yacht November. Andrews has been an and Racquet Club in south Fort we Ship UPS associate for RE/MAX of the Myers. Islands since 1991. During this Contracts have been recorded time he has consistently been rec- for 16 of the 28 homes released for ognized for his real estate achieve- sale in The Towers. The Towers at ments, both on local and national Harbour Isle is an enclave of levels, he was inducted into the eight-story buildings consisting of prestigious RE/MAX Hall of Fame 14 luxury riverfront condomini- TERVIS TUMBLER OUTLET in 1997. ums. When complete, The Towers 12995 Cleveland Avenue will include four buildings, each The Towers at Harbour Isle Fort Myers, FL 33907 with 14 condominiums. Prices 939-28OO range from $379,000 to more than web site - http:/ /www.tervisxom $700,000. HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 10-5

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The Sanibel Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings on DECEMBER 28,1999, beginning at 9:00 A.M. at Sanibel City Hall in the Council Chamber (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, to consider the following applications:

9:15 AM Consideration of requests remanded to the Planning Commission, by City Council Resolution no. 99-180, for consideration of additional evidence. These requests are:

for a variance to Land Development Code Section I.E.7. Accessory Docks and Boat Davits to allow boat davits to extend waterward a distance greater than 20 percent of the width of a waterway adjacent to the subject parcel; and

for a development permit to allow for alteration of the shoreline in the area of the dock and for construction of Bill Burks of the Sanibel Tennis Committee (left) presents Ron Orr of a dock and the boat davits. the Sanibel Recreation Department with the proceeds from the Nov. 19 Tennis Ball, which raised $780 toward scholarships for the youth sum- The subject parcel is located at 5673 Pine Tree Drive mer recreation program. (Castaways Estates Subdivision, Lot 24, Block B-tax parcel no. 12-46-21-T4-00010.0420). Submitted for property are available now. The games are played Beat the Experts at the BMX Sports Park in Cape Coral. owner Darlene C. Bryan by Wetland & Environmental Mandy Greenstein has the touch — she The winter league starts Jan. 4 and goes Services, Inc. Application nos. 98-401V and 98-12175DP. beat the experts in this week's Island through mid-April, in a 28-game sched- Reporter football contest. By guessing ule, the league is 25 years old, plays year the most winners of a combination of pro- around and has players ranging from 49 10:00 AM Consideration of requests: fessional and college games, she wins to 81 years of age. Players are eligible if $50. In individual competition with her they will be 50 by Dec. 31, 2000. The cost for conditional use approval to enlarge an existing husband, Steve, now both stand at 4-4-3 for this season is $35. The deadline for throughout the season. applications is Dec. 13, 1999, There are restaurant by converting 938si" of interior floor area to two divisions of play, and A and B divi- restaurant use and adding 535sf of exterior (outdooi) sion and a C and D division. In order to be floor area and increasing the number of rcsUumvnt drafted, yo must attend a practice at BMX Dunes Women seats, by 90 seats, to 150 scats lrom 5:30 PM to 10:00 The Dunes Women 18-hole goll asso- paik on Dec 7 and/oi Dec. 9 horn 5.30 ciation played a foui person sciamble- p.m. to 6 30 p.m. in oidei loi all the man- PM; and 50% handicap on Dec 3. agers to icview where you are best suited to play. For more information, call Helen Craig, Joan Eschert, Eileen for a development permit to construct the Harris and Joan Smith scored 57 to cap- League President Butch Hobson, 542- ture first place in the team match. The 0611. improvements required to enlarge the restaurant to team of Inge Hanslamaier, Katie 3752sf and to reconfigure the arrangement of existing Reynolds and Sally Knaub blasted 58 for parking in order to add 5 more parking spaces on the second place. The team of Pat Sawin, Ten-Star Basketball Mercy Somers, Sandra Sultar and J. Taub subject parcel. also nailed 58, and took third place. And Camp set the team of Pam Brodersen, Margaret Applications are now being evaluate The subject parcel is the Forever Green Center, located at Dwyer, Rosemary Ryan and Joann by the Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp. 2055 Periwinkle Way (tax parcel no. 25-46-22-T1- Wagner walloped a 60 to take home Boys and girls ages 7-19 can apply. fourth place. Players are selected by invitation only. 00005.002A). The applications are submitted for properly Joan, Baumler, Tony Bracco, Joan Past participants include Michael Jordan, owner CNC Partnership by Steven C. Hartsell, Esq. Cory, Eileen Harris and Pat Maloney all Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Jerry Application nos. 99-156CUPand 99-12511 DP. had chip-ins during the match. Stackhouse, Grant Hill and others. The camp is held in various locations, includ- ing Babson Park, Florida. Scholarships ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Nifty Niners are available for the most advanced play- ers. Call (704) 372-8610 for more infor- In the Dunes Women 9-hole action, the If a person decides to appeal any decision of the body with respect to group placed over the back nine on Dec. mation. 2. any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, such person will Lil Prestera shot 31 to pocket first need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes may need to place in the competitive match. Bonnie Aquatic class offered ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which Byrne shot 32 to take home second place. The Southwest Branch of the Arthritis record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is Paula Wright and Bette Gadient both Foundation, in association with Lee notched a 33 score to tic for third place. County Parks & Recreation, offer weekly to be based. And Pat Coughlin and May Condit both aquatic classes for people with arthritis. shot 37 to tie for fourth place. The only requirement is an application must be filled out and returned to the In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing foundation prior to enrollment. a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Dunes men Aquacise, a word coined to describe the City Manager Edward Sealover at 941-472-3700 no later than one day the foundation's water exercise program, The Dunes Men's Golf Association prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay played a "Super Skins-100% of handicap, is a chance for people with arthritis to Service numbers, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (VOICE), for ABCD flight" tournament on Dec. 1. participate in a recreational group activity In A Flight, Frank Cassavel and Wally that improves their sense of well-being. assistance. Class members perform a series of gentle Allaire led the way with two skins, with- movements in a warm water pool. Doug Tudhope, Skip Richards and Bill Although it is a non-clinical program, it MacNulty each walking off with one skin. may result in some physical benefits. In B Flight, John Griesbaum picked up 2 skins, with Max Friedersdorf, Jim For information and an application, Sanibel Library Clark, Andy Wood, Dick Wilhoit and Art call (800) 741-4008. Leman each picking up one skin. In C Flight, Bud Albertson picked up Master's swimming Children's World two skins, with Jim Laramie, George To enter the library's magical realm of childhood,, turn right Condit, Bill Arthur, Rich Meyer, Fred Nordstrom, Ed Fowler, Peter Perkins and at Sanibel pool at the top of the stairs, or as you leave the elevator. There, at " Bob MacNaughlon each grabbing one The Sanibel Recreation Complex is the east end of the building, is a charming spot where the skin. now offering Master's swimming from 5- 6:30 p.m-.-Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays furniture and the book shelves are appropriately-sized and And in D Flight, Tim Sexton picked up c four skins, Bob Sultar two skins, and and Fridays. * • -ihe.atmosphere isjiappy and relaxed. Distanced from the Denny Jones, Jim Burke, Bob Louwers There is a $30 annual fee to participate adult areas/the youngster^ participate in reading and Bill Craig each picked up one. in the program, which is open to swim- mers 19 and older. Coaching will be pro- programs, story-telling sessions and puppet plays, vided, as well as advice on stroke tech- as they learn to love and appreciate the world of books. 50-Plus Softball has nique to interested swimmers. For information, call 472-0345. For more information, call 472-2483 openings The 50-Plus Softball League has open- in as for players at all levels of play. Applications for the winter league, which plays on Tuesday and Thursday nights. 14 • DECEMBER 9,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER Eileen Fisher Boutique collects holiday gifts to giveto ACT

Eileen Fisher of Sanibel makes it easy to Florida. The organization has provided dryers, electric curlers, curling irons and This is the third year Eileen Fisher has make a difference in the lives, of some Eileen Fisher with its wish list, and the shop manicure sets; cologne and bath powder; served as a collection poinl for ACT holiday deserving women and children this holiday hopes customers will help cross everything pajamas and robes; and jewelry. donations. The shop is at 2055 Periwinkle season. The clothing boutique invites shop- off that list in time for special delivery to the And for children of mothers at the ACT Way, in the Ace Hardware center between pers to bring in gifts for clients of the Abuse shelter on Dec. 15. shelter and in ACT transitional housing: arts Periwinkle Place and Tahitian Garden. Store Counseling and Treatment Center; those Gifts should not be wrapped. and crafts 'materials; crayons, coloring hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through who do will enjoy a 10 percent discount on Among the things that will make the hol- books and paper; uidios, cassette and CD Satuiday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. their purchases that day. idays happiei for ACT clients are: gift cer- players, tapes, CDs and videotapes; Beanie ACT is a Foit Myers-based agency that tificates for haircuts, movies, restaurants Babies and Barbie dolls; board games and counsels and shelteis batteied women and and bowling; journal notebooks, stationery playing cards; books for all ages; watches; their children throughout Southwest and stamps; umbrellas; alarm clocks; hair wallets; and sports equipment. Pioneer treats for the holiday table

By Betty Anholt a tomato gravy or sauce, and hoe cakes rabbits — or manatee or ibis — today. local circuit preacher George Special to the Island Reporter baked in an iron skillet on top of the Our tastes and our laws have changed. Gatewood talks of a satisfying meal of stove. Add a little cheese to that meal, But in some ways the differences are tarpon steaks with homesteader Holidays were a good excuse for a assemble it just so, and it could be minor. Ibis was a common substitute William Binder and Gordon Brainerd, celebration in the past just as today, but called a sausage pizza. for chicken, even called 'Chokoloskee after the tarpon which was the focus of any meal could be a celebration. Food The tomatoes, and other farm pro- chicken' to our south. It was frequent- the meal had leaped into Bindens sail- was procured from closer to home and duce, such as peppers, eggplant, squash ly mixed with rice, making a one-dish boat one day in Blind Pass. Sometimes staples like flour, sugar, and rice weie and several types of citrus, were essen- meal, a purloo. Uncle Joe Wightman a fishing pole wasnit even needed, let fundamental. When families such as tial to island tables. So were the fish, described purloo with any 'fatty alone the expenditure of three or four the Dickeys came for the winter, they crabs, clams, oysters, and scallops of bird'—suggesting doves or wild minutes of holding the rod. would ship in barrels of each of such the local waters. One local said if he tuikeys, boiling them until cooked, Our trip to the grocery takes much basics, and supplement them with didnit catch a fish in three or four min- then adding the rice for the last twenty longer. canned goods as well as the local prod- utes, there was no point to wasting his minutes. He also mentioned adding ucts. Sometimes things went awry, as time, so held go down-island to get some swamp cabbage (sabal palmetto {Betty Anholt has been a student oj when all the labels got wet and fell off some rabbits. Indeed Rabbit Road on hearts) to the pot. That is of course a our region is history, natural and cul- theii cans, causing a winter of unusual Sanibel is so-named because of the vegetable that would go very well with tural, for more than three decades. She mixes of foods as the cans were abundance of marsh rabbits which fed the Gibsons' salt pork, fried in a skillet resides on Sanihel with her husband opened. families year after year. Other animals on their wood-burning stove. Jim. Her most recent book is Saniheiis On New Year's Day one hundred often found their way to the pot as We relish snook on our table, but it Story: Voices a%d Images from the years ago, the Gibson family set up well, like gopher tortoises, deer, and a was disdained in earlier years. Because Calusa to Incorporation. ) housekeeping 'in the middle of a toma- variety of ducks and other birds. it had been tried scaled but with the to patch' on Wulfert, Their holiday Much of what passed as unremark- skin on, it was called soapy-tasting. At celebration meal, cooked over a wood- able fare one hundred years ago seems the same time, the notion of eating tar- burning stove, was fried white bacon exotic today, just as our food choices pon is foreign to us. Pioneers prepared (salt pork), fresh tomatoes picked from might appear foreign to early islanders. tarpon steaks and also marinated it to outside the door, cut up and made into No one would consider eating marsh dissolve the troublesome bones. The OVER 500

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ham snacks, and Yoplait yogurt and taking them to the Classes resume at 9:15 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 3. The Sanibel School school to be cashed in for real live money. Don't Trash It — —Cub Scouts Pack 33 will hold its annual holiday party We 'II Cash It! It's a dime for every one you turn in. Box tops on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. in the multi-purpose room are collected at the school, at Bailey's and Jerry's Customer Canterbury School Bring a $5 gift to exchange and your singing voice (for car- Service counters and the Tarpon Bay 7/11. —Thespians inducted. Nine new Thespians inducted oling after the party in Periwinkle Park). Scouts must be in —Positions open. A full-time custodian position is into the ranks of Troupe 5782 of the International Thespian uniform and accompanied by an adult. For info, call Chelle available as well as a technology-assistant position. Tolls Society have almost doubled the group's size. Included in at 472-3772. paid, good benefits and opportunity for advancement. Call the nine is Hillary Corbin, a Sanibel resident. —Boxtops for Education is sponsored by General Mills 472-1617. and requires saving boxtops from cereals, fruit snacks, gra- —Winter Break starts Friday, Dec. 17, at 3:15 p.m. Church News

• Chapel by the Sea, Captiva. Sunday services at at the Congregational Church Friday evenings at 8 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. through Easter Sunday. p.m. Reformed. • St. Isabel Catholic Church. Sunday Mass: 8:30 & —7 p.m. Christmas Eve. Traditional Candlelight « Temple Bethel. Shabbat services at 8 p.m. 10:30 a.m Saturday: Confession at 9 a.m.; Vigil at Carol Service. Fridays. Conservative congregation. 16224 Winkler 5:30 p.m. Daily Mass: 8:30 a.m. • First Church of Christ, Scientist. Sunday service Road, Fort Myers. • Unitarian Universalist Society of the Islands and school—10:30 a m. Reading room hours: • St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church. meets the first Sunday evening of the month from Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Saturdays at 5 p.m.: Holy Eucharist. Sunday services: November through April in the Fellowship Hall at the Thanksgiving Day service at 10:30 a.m. includes Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 & 11:30. Sanibel Congregational Church on Periwinkle under readings from the King James Bible and Science & Wednesdays at 9 a.m.: Eucharist with Healing. the leadership of Dr. Wayne Robinson. The last Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Bakei Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. Noah's Ark, Sunday of the month—pot-luck dinner at member's Eddy. the congregation's volunteer-run thrift shop is open home. For information, call 472-4855. • Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ. five days a week, 9:30-12:30, and the first Saturday • Peace Evangelical Lutheran. Sunday worship. Morning chapel—7:45 a.m. Full woiship service—9 of the month as well. 9:30 a.m. Bible Study: 8:45 a.m. Sunday. Temporary and 11 a.m. (Childcare provided). Sunday school dur- • Sanibel Community Church. Sunday services: 8 site: Masonic Temple, 17625 Pine Ridge, Fort Myers. ing 9 a.m. service. a.m. Communion; 9 & 11 a.m. Contemporary with The Rev. Walter Still, 437-2599. • Bat Yam—Temple of the Islands. Shabbat sei vices Praise Team & Baud; 10 a.m. Regular worship. 10:15 Club News

For its annual fund raiser, the club is selling rattle tickets Foil Myeis and till taxes, title and license ices arc the Zonta offers way to kick start for d model ycai 2000 Harley-Davidson FXST Softail lesponsibihty ot the rattle winner Standard motorcycle. Last yctn Zonta donated V7,0()0 lo local cngam/iUions the new year Tickets aic $50 each with sales limited lo 1,000 The including Community Housing Resouiccs, Vaitncis lot Zonta Club of Sambel-Captiva is offering a way to "kick chawing will be in Maieh and the winnci need not be pie- Good Deals on Wheels, Community Coopei alive Muustues start the millennium" and help aid women and childien's sent to win. Ticket puichasers must be 18 years ol age oi and the Childicn's EducaUon Ccntui ot the Islands. Tickets organizations in the area. older. The motorcycle is provided by Harley-Davidson of aie available from all Zonta members.

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(The Island Reporter celebrated its 25th anniversary 15 years ago excessive speeds and overloaded trucks is blamed for the last year, and the City ofSanibel is currently in the midst accelerated aging. of celebrating its 25th year. The following news items are December 13, 1984 r •. taken from the pages of the Island Reporter over the past New new centers planned 5 years ago 25 years. —Scott Martell, editor:) December 9, 1994 25 years ago for Sanibel The rumors were true after all. A 17,468 square foot Paid parking prompts mixed December 6, 1974 shopping center with 15 shops, called Sanibel The choice of nearly seven out of every 10 island vot- Promenade, is planned for a parcel of land opposite the reactions ers, Porter Goss turned out to be the top vote-getter in U.S. Post Office on Tarpon Bay road... A development Just a few days after its inception, the paid parking Tuesday's special election for Sanibel's first City permit for construction of another small shopping center program that opened its machines' to beachgoers money Council. There were a total of 1,054 ballots cast, includ- on Sanibel was approved this week by the Sanibel Monday has prompted mixed reactions from a mixed ing 33 absentee ballots. Goss received 723 votes or about Planning Commission. The 8,448-square foot center, to crowd. Thirty-six citations were issued Monday, the first 68 percent of the total. With 554 votes, Vernon be called Periwinkle Gardens, will be located on the day of the new program. MacKenzie ran second. Zelda "Zee" Butler was third south side of Periwinkle Way approximately 1 $00 feet "This is a good step forward or backward depending with 531 votes, Charles LeBuff was fourth with 500 east of Casa Ybel Road. Joseph St. Cyr submitted the on how you stand on the issue and, although it is a big votes and, in a hotly-contested fight for the fifth council application on behalf of Promo Development, Inc. step, there will be some glitches and we should give it a seat, Francis Bailey was elected with 421 votes to 400 for • Sanibel City Council is once again venturing to con- year's time," said City Attorney Bob Pritt. "This is prob- Duane White. trol the island's destiny by looking into buying the cause- ably the most amended resolution that we have ever •.. • State acquisition of all, or large portions, of three way bridge. A preliminary report indicates that the con- done." Parks & Recreation Director Richard Noon Lee County barrier islands moved a step closer to reality dition is excellent and that value is between $ 15 million reported at Tuesday's City Council meeting that one of Wednesday. The state's Interagency Planning Commit- and $25 million. those glitches were several ants that infiltrated a machine tee, meeting in Tallahassee, voted unanimously that the • As visitors Richard Cowden and John Aidem rode at the Lighthouse parking lot and caused the ticket print- lands on Cayo Costa, Upper Captiva and Punta Blanca their tandem on Casa Ybel shortly before 9 a.m. yester- er to malfunction. islands, are qualified for purchase under the endangered day, what they described as a young panther "loped • Sanibel City Council members unanimously Jands program. across the road" in front of them. approved both a rate increase for residential and com- • Two major land preservation objectives were mercial users of the Sanibel Sewer System and a waste- 20 years ago announced Friday at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation water master plan Tuesday with little debate. To have a Is" - Foundation's 17th annual meeting — move to facilitate positive ending balance through fiscal year 1998 and December 7, 1979 the purchase of Buck Key on the bay side of Captiva, and cover the costs of $850,000 worth of improvements, the acquire as much wetland area as possible on Sanibel, sewer department recommended that the rates increase to My name is Francis, not 'Your according to SCCF's outgoing board chairman, Bill $29.43 for residential users and $3.15 per 1,000 gallons Webb. of consumption for commercial users. This amounts to a Honor' says new mayor $3.61 increase per month for residential users and a 39 i • Francis Bailey, one of Sanibel's best known native cent increase per 1,000 gallons for commercial users. sons, was elected mayor on Tuesday by the City Council 10 years ago in a unanimous vote. Bailey immediately told his fellow December 8, 1989 council members, "My name is Francis and I don't want Last year any of the 'Your Honor' or 'Mister Mayor' stuff." That Jerry Muench selected December 10, 1998 didn't prevent some councilmen from addressing Bailey as "Your Honor" for the remainder of the session. as new mayor Theater fires director • Faced with three upcoming vacancies on the Sanibel Jerry Muench became Sanibel's new mayor at Less than seven months after the Pirate Playhouse Planning Commission, the City Council on Tuesday Tuesday's City Council meeting. He was elevated to the board voted not to renew longtime director Robert named replacements for two of the positions and agreed post by his colleagues after serving as vice mayor last Cacioppo's contract, the board is firing new Producing to come up with a third candidate by early January. year. Director Robert Kalfin. No one at the playhouse would Arthur Wycoff and Fred Valtin were chosen as replace- • Mandatory water restrictions could be imposed with- discuss the matter but alluded to financial problems. ments for Commissioners Betty Robinson and Twink in a month for the residents of Sanibel and Captiva, as Kalfin confirmed he's been terminated. "The board Underhill, who had earlier declared they would not seek Southwest Florida enters its 18th month of drought con- requested I leave. I wasn't given an explanation (other reappointment when their terms expire on December 31. ditions. "It is not a pretty picture," said Ann Overton, a than) what I've done is not right for the theater. And it's • Bernie Murphy, Sanibel's new city manager, sat spokesperson for the South Florida Water Management so stupid. Of course there are problems in the begin- through his first session of city council on Tuesday. For District. "The district is basically in a l-in-50-year ning," he said. "We've been making changes here. All I the most part, he maintained a deliberate silence. To most drought." can say is that we agreed to disagree... island residents he is still little more than a name in the • Sanibel's Causeway has lost 10 years of life since a • The new Sanibel-Captiva Islands Chamber of press, a title, and a hope. But the buzz words already draft report two years ago. This dismal relevation comes Commerce board of directors plans to notify Executive floating around the island are all favorable: impressive, from bridge inspectors who addressed the city's bridge Director David Besse that his contract, as written, won't sensitive, professional. advisory committee last Thursday. Ed Burkette, vice be renewed. president of Kisinger Camp "The present contract is poorly drafted. It contains no & Associates told commit- clause for terminating for cause and, the way it's written, tee members the bridge will renews itself automatically unless terminated by Jan. 1. probably not last another 25 We're going to draw up a new employment contract and years as was indicated by send a letter [to Besse] that we don't like the terminolo- the company's inspection gy and that we're not going to let it renew automatically report only two years ago. upon expiration," said Jerry Stern, an island attorney and The impact of corrosion, the board's treasurer. Ctiadwicks's Square Shopping Center A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF SPECIALTY STORES

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olice Reports are a standard part of Pmost newspapers. While there are general rules on what to run, and how to ran them, there is often a "community standard" set by the editor to fit what he/she believes is appropri- ate for the community. HIT Therefore, I've decided to set some of my standards L00?-V-L00?l in print. Let me know if you agree or disagree. I believe in a police col- umn as a matter of record, so Scott Martell we print most of the reports Executive Editor provided us by the Sanibel Police Department. The police have a significant set of legal standards on what Around they can and cannot release. Through the Freedom of Information Act, newspa- Our Town pers can often get more information if an editor decides an issue is important enough to pursue such a request. From the report released by the police can come front page stories or stories inside of the newspaper. If there is a crime that effects the public welfare, it must be reported in a story to alert the public to beware — a rape, a burglary, murder, arson, etc. When there are arrests, we must recognize that people NMMMW Mxwmwtn are innocent until proven guilty. However, an editor uses discretion to judge what should be emphasized. If an alleged burglar or rapist is arrested, it is a major story. The newspaper should follow through with updates on the court proceedings and the results. Most people in our police reports are arrested for other deeds — from a DU1 to a suspended driver's license. It would be impossible to follow up on all the court results Ridiculous Post Office phone A meeting public should attend from these infractions. But, if a person is found not-guilty (The following letter was addressed to Mayor Bob Janes, and 1 am told this, I would confirm the result with a judge system other city officials and the public) and print it. (Most people choose not to have their name in (The following letter — about the lack of local public Please mark your calendar for 9:15 ,m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, the paper again about the subject, even if found innocent.) telephone numbers for local post offices — was addressed 2000 to: I do not believe in blowing up these arrests into a full- to the Postmaster General and provided the Island Reporter 1. Attend the Planning Commissions continued hearing blown story unless they do effect the public welfare. Most for publication.) for permitting resort beach furnishing such as large umbrel- arrests go into the police report with a subheading. Dear Sir, •• '•••..• ' . '•.:. •' • :':. • "-.'••••' • .••••' '•'• : .•' • .•". las, cabanas, lounges, bikes at Meristar Seaside liin ad/aeent Many papers put "public figures" in the spotlight if they I -think that this recent activity concerning telephone to a single family beach house, and Meristar Song-of-the- are arrested for just about anything. There are a number of numbers of local post offices is abhorrent — no matter how Sea, both located in the historically residential East End of reasons for doing so, some of them good — it makes peo- much money you think you may be saving! That switch to Sanibel. ple aware of what is a crime, and what its consequences can an 800 number flies right in the face-of every citizen's right 2, Support the core issue of Ordinance #98-07, how .the be; it shows us all as human and fallible. to confer with his local postmaster on approved businesses. intensity of use of the beach is to be controlled. In this small island community, I don't believe in putting I do not like to get bounced around by some 800 clerk or, Your public input is valued to help reduce tacky commer- people, just because a lot of people might know them, in even worse, by a machine in say, Trenton, N.J., or Boise, cial resort clutter that degrades natural appearance, depletes the spotlight for crimes that generally only effect them. I Idaho, or Kansas, or Colorado*, that knows nothing about native vegetation, intrudes on shoresbirds feeding/resting.' think a subhead in the police report is significant enough. the local matter I have on hand. It is downright un- 3. Encourage immediate enforcement of the 18-month-old When does that change? Likely when that well-known American. Ordinance #98-07 at all the Sanibel beach resort-zone businesses. person is a public official (either paid or volunteer) who Please abandon this system. It feels like the city's permitting process is acting sub- does have some effect on our lives. Obviously, a mayor, *I cannot even get the name of the city handling my mat- missive to a challenge by treating Meristar Seaside Inn and council member, police or fire official involved in a crime ter -— I have to go through Kansas. I had to go through a Song-of-the-Sea as "pioneer (their term) trial applications would be among those public officials. supervisor in Kansas in order to talk to Nancy in our local without island-wide attention to all the resorts providing Many other instances can, and do, come up. There are office. The matter concerned some weeds in front of my beach furnishings. Land Development Code law enacted not always fixed rules for every situation. But the above is mail box. April 21, 1998, required, all multi-family resort dwellings my general philosophy. Feel free to comment with a call or Warren Stringer, providing beach equipment to obtain conditional use and letter. Sanibel development permits. At 8 a.m. on Nov. .29, 1999, Meristar's- Sundial Resort had exactly 50 beach lounges unused, pre-positioned on its Council muddies water over commercial non-residential building beachfront. Song-of- the-Sea pre-positioned 24 lounges and: 10 umbrellas, jetskis unused near the wet high-tide line. To the Editor: •. . ' Keeping our beaches natural means work for everyone. Thankyou! ./ Holiday S-T-R-E-S-S : The Sanibel City Council is really moving into "muddy waters" now. Relaxing the ordinance on the use of persona] HazelSchuller watercraft from 1/4. mile to 300-feet offshore is preposter- Sanibel 4 6Tis the season to be . ous. The reason for the relaxation is the council does not jolly" declares the want to spend the mpney for the required buoys at the. 1/4 . Good job, A Pact popular carol. mile mark. Rather, the city is willing and ready to accept To the Editor: However, in reality, many West Coast Inland Navigational District funding to pur- , Our hats are off to Bruce McAuliffe, of the (Lee County) individuals experience some chase buoys at the 300-foot mark. Department of Transportation for using A Pac of Florida for degree of stress or depres- Where is our conservation philosophy for the vast major- the paving of the causeway last: week. The work was done sion during the holiday sea- ity who want peace and quiet while shelling, walking and efficiently and, A Pac kept traffic flowing in an orderly man- son. enjoying the "gifts from the sea" for which our island is ner both, on and off the island. We appreciate their thought- The loss of a loved one most appreciated? ful consideration. through death, divorce or You, city council, will spend money frivolously to Keith W.Trowbridge desertion, unresolved family restrict small businesses, such as Schnappers Hots, from the Executive Director, Sanibel & Captiva Chamber of issues, unrealistic expecta- use of a simple bench on .which:one could enjoy lunch, and Commerce tions and financial • difficul- also devote endless hours and dollars debating "down" ver- ties are just some of the sus "up" lighting and the effects on turtles. Meanwhile, the lilan Voitei things that spark the holiday city council will bring noisy, raucous and useless personal blues. Janice Caron watercraft closer to our beaches where they are also a threat Youi comments aic wekoir.c.1! Typically, the holidays to the safety of swimmers. are when the past and pre- At least one country that we know of (Sweden) prohibits F'L'aiC jddu1-.-. cnriCNpiunJi'PCi? to1 sent collide. The first few the use of personal watercraft entirely because of adverse Letters to the Editor years following the loss of a impact on the environment. Does Sanibel deserve less? Island Reporter loved one are perhaps the Stop the double standard and push the personal watercraft I\O. Box S(W most difficult, but that even out to sea where they belong (if at all)! Sanibel, FL 33957 years later, the season can Dependency Tom and Judy Ware lack the joy it once had. North Oaks, Minn. 1 etier-> IIIUM be M^iifd and inclucii1 a With our increasingly & Sanibel Moorings Condominium President phone number lur verification. mobile society, sons and The editor will endeavor to piini > Continued, next page as many letters as possible. 18 • DECEMBER 9,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER

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daughters sometimes move so far away that it's impossible for the family to come together. This can cause some parents to experience some extra 'empty nest syndrome' around the holidays. Wedges m family relationships may also be the cause of holiday depression Family get- togethers force relations to address issues that might have been "swept undei the carpet" THISTLE LODGE during the year and, if not addressed and resolved, may cause tension and further contro- WATERFRONT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT versy Another major contributor to the holiday blues is the fact that often people's expectations of Chnstmas in particular are not in any way connected to reality. The hype for Chnstmas MARGARITA MONDAYS now begins even before Thanksgiving, and there's lots of pressure to create something won- ? 5 derful l ° Margaritas Below are some suggestions for those experiencing grief during the holidays. 1) Allow the tears to come, but look foi joy amidst the pain Try to remember all the hap- pier times, by writing them down to commemorate the joy the departed created 2) Focus on the spiritual aspect of the holidays In many faiths the season is a time for LUNCH ON reflection and spiritual preparation. 3) Adapt cherished traditions or recreate an original way of celebiatmg 4) Be patient and realistic Remove the words "ought" and "should" out of the holiday THE planning What is really important is to work to develop a plan ahead of time to confront All Regulnx Maigaulas %>U HS@ those feelings and keep them from ruining yet anothei holiday Every Monday from 4 3(1 PM -c) 3D I'M WATERFRONT (Janice Caron, Ed.D, is a licensed mental health therapist, certified addiction profes- sional, certified hypnotherapist and works with individuals, couples and families. Readers APPETIZERS with confidential questions may call her at 395-2184.) Coconut Fried Prawns Blue Crab Cakes West Indian Wings SANDWICHES Blackened of Fried Grouper Beach Bacon Cheeseburger (2 for $24 Florida Cheese Steak Island Reporter West Indian Seafood Pancakes * Fuslll! Fanfaeia Chicken Salad on Toasted Foccacia Broiled Red Soaker • (frilled Island Chicken Angel Hair Primai/crs • Pol Roast • Sirloin Steak Ham &. Swiss Croissant is seeking ENTREES Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp jerked Pork Brochette guest commentaries PASTA Sr The Mand Reporter is seeking commentaries about Island life and issues. Phase call Spicy Chicken Sausage S MrtB 472M5&7. w/ Penne Pasta Prfday and SSfit Angel Hair Primavera 5OOPM-IOOOPM

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• Mondays, 9 a.m.-noon. Sanibel Community Association Sheik rafters. Have fun and support the Community House; Friday, materials & instruction provided. • Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Current Events discussion. Call BIG Arts for infor- Dec. 10 mation. Free. —7 p.m. Sanibel Checkmate.BIG Aits • 9:30 a.m.-ll:30 p.m. What Smart Chess Club open to players of all ages and Women Should Know About Their Money. abilities. Bring your own board if you like. Lee Conger, Suzanne Haley. A.G. Edwards • Thursdays, 9 a.m. Paint-outs spon- & Sons, 5246 Red Cedar Drive-Suite 1, sored by the Sanibcl-CapUva Art League at Fort Myers. Reservations 275-4466. various locations. Snug Harbor Restaurant • 1:30 p.m. Making it Through the (at the dock in front) on Fort Myers Beach Holidays Without Your Loved One. Hope is the Dec. 16 location. Call 466-2914 for Hospice Home Office, 9470 Health Park info. Circle. —Gentle Yoga with Eleanor Horowitz, a • 5-9 p.m. Tree Lighting at Patio de Leon licensed Kripalu Hatha Yoga instructor. . Ornament sales to benefit the new Sanibel Community Association. $5 mem- McGregor HIV/AIDS Clinic starts at 5. bers, $6 non-members. 472-2155 Tree lighting at 6. 2230 First Street, —10:30-noon. Brush up on your Downtown Fort Myers. German at BIG Arts. $24 for 6-week series; • 8 p.m. Opening night: Let Me Sing and $7 per session. 395-0900. The Lions' Christmas tree lot heralds the arrival of the holiday season. I'm Floppy. One man show written by JT — 5 p.m. Hatha yoga classes by Murari It is located across from Bailey's Shopping Center on Tarpon Bay Smith & stalling Jeffrey Searles. $20. Brian Healy. Sanibel Fitness Center, 975 road. • 7 p.m. today, tomorrow & Sunday; 3 Rabbit Road. Call 395-2639 for info or to p.m. Saturday & Sunday. A Christmas to register. Remember. McGregor Baptist Church's • Through tomorrow, Dec. 10. kets. The volunteers, mostly from Sanibel, along with $1 in postage to Florida College annual Christmas pageant. Call 936-1754 Volunteer Center of Lee County is seeking devote their time to this worthy cause year Student of the Year Award, c/o Florida for free tickets and directions. applications for Now, That's a Great Idea after year and consistently raise more Leader, Post Office Box 14081, Gainesville • 7-8 p.m. Manatee World—10 year cel- grants. The program encourages youth from money on the island than do larger areas of 32604-2081. Call (352) 373-6907 with ebration & From Africa to Manatee 8 to 14 to apply for grants to design service Lee County. questions. World—From Elephant to Manatee. 5605 projects to benefit the community. They • Through December. Sara Waugh • Target all-around scholarships. Palm Beach Blvd., I/4-mile east of 1-75 on will work with an adult contact person at a Hurst is guest artist at Hirdie Girdie Gallery Target Stoies awards scholarships each year State Road 80. local non-profit organization. The program at the corner of Tarpon Bay Road and to well-rounded high school seniors and • 8 p.m. tonight & Dec. 11; 3 p.m., Dec. is being offered by Best Buy, which awards Library Way. college students (under age 24) who are 12. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at one $2,500 grant and one $500 grant to —Ikki Matsumoto at A Gallery committed to community service, education Cape Coral Community Theatre on Cultural 501(c)(3) groups where kids in that age SyZyGy/2000. Originals, limited editions, and family involvement. Because learning Paik Boulevard in Cape Coral. group are helping to build stronger neigh- posters and T-shirts. Royal Palm Square, is a lifelong process, Target also awards a • 8 p.m. Symphony of Southwest borhoods in areas where Best Buy is locat- Fort Myers, total of $1 million each year to teachers and Florida's Holiday Concert: Bell, Light & ed. Applications are available from the Best —Kathleen, a collection of new paint- administiators for continuing ed and staff Candle. Tonight & tomorrow night at Buy web page, www.bestbuy.com, or by ings by Sanibel artist Kathleen Walsh. development. Applications for both ate Baibaia B. Mann; 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, contacting the Volunteer Center at 997- Silver Platter Music, Old America Center- available on the Target website at outdoors in the Couilyatd at Maimer High. 5288, and should be returned to the Center Unit 10, 11763 South Cleveland, Fort http://target.com/schools/scholarships. Mann: $15-$45; Cape Coial: $6. by Dec. 10. The grants will be awarded in Myers. html. February. —The Telling of a Story, an exhibition of • Elks scholarships. The Elks National • Through Dec. 13. Ikki Matsumolo Sanibel artist Elizabeth White's recent Foundation of the BPO Elks of the USA Exhibit at Robb & Stucky. Meet the artist in works. Cape Coral Arts Studio, 4533 will award nearly $2.1 million in college Saturday, the Atrium this Saturday, Dec. 11, 1-4 p.m. Coronado- Parkway, Cape Coral. Reception scholarships to a total of 500 high school 13170 South Cleveland, Fort Myers. Dec. 10, 5:30-7 p.m. Gallery hours: seniors nationwide. The contest is open to —Eileen Fisher of Sanibel: holiday gift Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Reception & graduating seniors who are citizens of of the Dec. 11 collection for the battered women and their gallery are open to the public & free. U.S. and applications are available on the children who are clients of Abuse, —Sanibel Captiva Art League exhibits at Elks' home page at www.elks.org; at local • 9 a.m. Manatee Safari for Canoe & Counseling & Treatment (ACT). Between Sanibel Public Library and Liberty Elks lodges or local high schools; or by Kayak Enthusiasts. Paddle the Orange now and Dec. 13, anyone who brings in a Financial. ' sending a self-addressed stamped envelope River into a natural manatee habitat. Bring gift will get a 10 percent discount on any • Through Jan. 2. Cape Coral Art to the Elks National Foundation, 2750 your own canoe/kayak, Adults $15, Youth purchase. This is the third year the store has League's 10th Annual Happy Hour Juried North Lakeview Avenue, Chicago 60614. under 12 FREE. Proceeds benefit manatee served as a collection point for ACT holiday Art Show. Free. Filing deadline is Jan. 14 at the local level. preservation. donations. • Through Jan 4. Alliance of the Arts Applicants then advance through local, dis- • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Shadows & Reflections, • Through Dec. 15. The Lee County Annual Arts & Fine Crafts Holiday Show trict and state competition to reach the a Gerri Phillips workshop. Cape Coral Art Department of Transportation will be con- 1999. national judging. The top male and female League, 516 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape ducting a telephone survey to assist the —The Committee, BIG Arts Fall student will receive scholarships of $7,500 Coral. Reservations: 549-0551 or 542-8003. County in evaluating specific aspects of its Exhibition. Gallery hours 1-4 p.m. daily. per year for four years; second place will • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Silver Art Clay with Judy transportation program. The survey takes • Through Jan. 6. 1999 Antique Toy receive $4,000 for four years; and third Boucher. Create wearable jewelry under the about 5 minutes and, to say "Thanks for the Show at Sanibel Historical Village & $3,000 for four years. The other 494 win- eye of this talented designer. BIG Arts; $75. input," all participants will have the oppor- Museum. Wednesday-Saturday, 10-4; ners will each receive $1,000 per year for Clay extra. tunity to win a $250 cash prize. Ten second Sunday 1-4. Closed Friday & Saturday, four years. 8 p.m. Holiday Punch: The Roots & prizes are also offered. Dec. 10 & 11, for 25th Anniversary activi- • U.S. Savings Bonds Student Poster Rites of the Holidays. Written by Bob • Through Dec. 17. Silent Auction of ties. 950 Dunlop. Contest. Students in grades four through Maxeiner & presented by The Company. fantastically decorated trees to benefit • Through Jan. 21. Five Decades of six are eligible to enter the 2000 U.S. Phillips Gallery, BIG Arts. $15. 395-0900. Abuse Counseling & Treatment and its Jules Olitski, a major force in American Savings Bonds National Student Poster ACT II Boutique & Gallery. Holiday painting, and Lucien Clergue: Picasso Mon Contest — U.S. Savings Bonds: Making Festival of Trees at Royal Palm Square. Ami; LeClergue is one of the world's most Dreams a Reality. Prizes include Savings • Dec. 15-Jan. 4. Park & Fly, Southwest important photographers. Philharmonic Bonds valued from $200 to $5,000, prizes Sunday, Florida International Airport's annual gift to Center for the Arts, Naples. for the students' schools and national recog- holiday travelers, has been extended to its • Through May. Hanneke Beaumont nition, and an all-expense-paid trip to regular date in the first week of January due sculpture exhibit. West Corridor of Washington, DC. For a copy of the rales, Dec. 12 to the cancellation of the Millennium cele- Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples. visit www.savingsbonds.gov, contact your bration planned for the Lee County Sports • Canterbury offers scholarships. school, or write National Student Poster • 3 p.m. Smart Self-Publishing: Complex. Travelers departing from SWFIA Canterbury School is offering four-year, Contest, Savings Bond marketing Office- Producing a Marketable Book. Workshop between Wednesday, Dec. 15 & Christmas half-paid scholarships to four area eighth Room 309, Department of the Treasury, by_Jitn-&—Linda Salisbury, award-winning Day and returning between Christmas Day grade students who would b new to Washington, DC 20226. Contest deadline-is" authors. Island Book Nook, Palm Ridge & Jan. 4 park at the Sports Complex at least Canterbury when they enter the ninth grade. Feb. 11,2000. . - - - "" Road. Bring a chair. 472-6777. 90 minutes before their departure times, pay To qualify, students must take a test given at • 7 p.m. O, Come Let Us Adore Him. a flat fee of $19.95 (cash only), and take the school this. Saturday,-Dec. 11, from 9 Fellowship Hall,- Sanibel Community complimentary shuttles to and from the air- a.m. to noon. Students who perform well on Church. Free. port curb. Round-the-clock security is pro- the exam will be invited to interview for the vided at the parking areaj jnd-shuttles run scholarships. Each one is valued at $17,000. Thursday, . continuously,—--- """ • Florida College Student of the Year » . Through Christmas Eve. San-Cap Award. College students who get good Monday, Lions Christmas tree sales lot across from grades, work to support themselves through Bailey's — open daily through Christmas school, and are involved in both campus Dec. 9 Eve from 10 a.m.-7 p,m. (Sundays 'til 5). activities and community service, could win va share of $35,000 in scholarships and Dec. 13 Trees range from 4 to 11 fee0tom $30 to • 11 a.m.-l p.m. Sanibel-Captiva $140. Bring your own stand for mounting or "prizes in the 12th Annual Florida College Christian Women's Club December meet- • Noon. Christmas music by the Sweet buy custom-made heavy -du$> stands for Student of the year awards program. The ing—Christmas Around the World. Dunes Adelines. Episcopal Church Women' larger trees. Free delivery service available deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2000. Twenty Golf & Tennis Club, $12,50; 466-6753 or December meeting. St. Michael & All for larger trees. students from across the state will be recog- 466-5257 for reservations. Angels, 472-2173. —Tree of Lights and Gift Wrap, Hope nized by the program which is sponsored by • 1:30 p.m. Annual Meeting: Sanibel • 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hospice annual fund-raisers at Edison Mall. Florida Leader magazine, First Union, and Public Library, Inc. Presentation of the • 6-10 p.m. Call 489-9159 for info. Publix. Students from any Florida college Year-End Report & Election of new board • 6 p.m. are eligible and don't have to be nominated —The jolly elves are^at it again, ringing members. • 7 p.m. by the school to apply. For an application, • 7:30-9:30 p.m. Island Writers Read- bells for the Salvation Army Kettles for the send a self-addressed 9"xl2" envelope, Holiday at Bailey's and Jerry's supermar- Writers' Voices, Ending an Era. Claudia [> See Dateline, page 20 20 • DECEMBER 9,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER

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Community Association. J.T. Smith enter- Florida & the Symphony Orchestra tains during the Social Hour at this annual Children's Chorus. Bell Tower Shops. holiday feast. Catered by Bailey's; features Tuesday, Wednesday, Sweet Adelines in Broadway & holiday music. Reservations by Dec. 13: 275-2155. • 7-9 p.m. Stories from the Millennial Saturday, Year 1000. Tamiami Tale Tellers, Grand Dec. 14 Dec. 15 Court, 8351 College Parkway, Fort Myers. • 11:30 a.m. Shell Island Garden Club • 6:30 p.m. Decorating for Nature. Free & open to public. Dec. 18 Tropical Holiday Tour & Lecture by Betsy Calusa Nature Center, 275-3435. $2/person. Payton. Call 472-0753 for info and dnec- • 8 p.m., through Saturday, Dec. 18; 4 Early a.m. 100th Annual Audubon Bird tions. p.m., Sunday, Dec. 19. Terrence Count. Call 395-1353 or 395-2410. • 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. Chamber of McNally's award-winning play Master Friday, • 9:30 a.m. on. Gulf Coast Chapter of Commerce Box Lunch featuring the first Class starring Marsha Wagner, with National Writers Association Display of mayor of Sunibel, Congressman Porter Johanna Allen, John Vessels, Jessica published books and other writings. Bring Goss, talking about the early days of incor- Raymer and J.T. Smith. Old Schoolhouse your shopping list! Share conversation & poration and his current experiences as Theater, 472-6862, $20. Dec. 17 refreshments with these talented locals. Chair of the House Intelligence Committee. • 11 a.m. Caring for Your Holiday Plants Renaissance Center, College Parkway, Fort EARLY RESERVATIONS RECOM- featuring Jim Scrivner of Scrivner's Myers. MENDED. Call 472-1080, Nursery. Robb & Stucky, Fort Myers. Sunday Dec. 19 • Noon. Friendly Faces Luncheon. Thursday, Reservations: 936-8541 X288. • 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. Come Home for Sponsored by FISH at Sanibel Community • 5-6:30 p.m. Holiday Story Hour at the Christmas, a community sing-a-long. Church. Reservations: 472-8835. J. Howard Wood Theatre featuring the Sanibel Community Church. • 5 p.m. Sanibel-Captiva Charter artists of the Pirate Playhouse. • 7:30 p.m. Congress Jewelers Play Chapter of American Business Women's Dec. 16 7 p.m. Royal Palm Square's Holiday Reading Series — Edward Albee's Association. Dinnei meeting at Sundial. • 10-11:30 a.m. Your Grandmother Party. The Carmichaels, John Moody, with Seascape. An exciting interactive experi- $15. Call Tmdie Kohlbrenner for reserva- Knew It All Along: Don't Put All Your Eggs Randy Wayne White signing books at the ence. Call 472-0006 for tickets. tions & details, 472-2969. in One Basket—Diversify. Rita Dwyer. Second ACT Gallery. Final bidding for • 7 p.m. 9th Annual Galloway Holiday A.G. Edwards & Sons, 5246 Red Cedar extravagantly decorated Christmas trees. Carol Sing. Harborside Convention Center. Drive-Suite 1, Fort Myers. Reservations • 6-8 p.m. Holiday Under the Stars. Admission' a can or two of food for 275-4466. Benefits Symphony of Southwest Florida & Community Cooperative Ministries. • 5:30 p.m. Holiday Bash at the Sanibel features the Youth Symphony of Southwest Have something planned? Send us a note so we may include it in our Island Reporter Dateline: Send to: Island Reporter RO. Box 809 Sanibel, Fl. 33957

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Artfi & leisure A Word with the Director Sou I is The Naples Dinner Theatre Show reopens wilh Forever Plaid By Jill Goodman Staff Writer Dark for the last three years, the 25 year-old Naples Dinner Theatre reopens Dec. 17 with "Forever Plaid." Co-owner and associate Artistic Director, Barry Marcus said the opening of the theater fulfils a lifelong dream. "I performed as a youngster and I always wanted to be involved with the theater." After he left the real-estate business, Marcus moved to Naples from Puerto Rico and joined the Naples Players. "I fell in love with acting and wanted to do this," he said, adding that in addition to directing, he plans to act in about two shows a year. Marcus, who claims his dinner theater will not be in competition with the ten year-old Broadway Palm Dinner Theater said, "I really don't see us as competition to the Broadway Palm. Naples people don't go up to Fort Myers. If you go to New York or Chicago, how many theaters are there? If we all are going to do good stuff, they will come to both," Marcus cited other differences between the two dinner theaters. "The rooms are different and when you come to our theater, you don't have'to sit with other people." He described the food as country club style food and said, "We are offering different kids of foods. The menu will change often and not be the normal dinner fare. We want peo- ple to come to see a show and dine and not 'eat.' "We are in this because we love people and we love theater. Our theory is togiv e the public more and it works out at the end." The Naples Dinner Theatre , 1025 Piper Blvd. will open "Forever Plaid," Dec. 20 - Jan 30. Tickets are $32.50 matinees, $37.50 weekday evenings, $42.50 Fri. & Sat. New Year's Eve Millennium tickets are $195 and include the show and a five-star din- ner, champagne, view of Times Square on big screen TV, dancing and breakfast. Call (941) 514-STAR (7827) for reservations. Coming up • Dec. 26-29,10 a.m.-9 p.m., rain or shine. Sanibel Community Association Holiday Miniature Golf. Sponsors needed. Sponsors receive 30 free passes, posting on the appre- ciation board, showcasing at a particular hole if desired. Call Faye at 472-2155 for info. • Friday, Dec. 31—New Year's Eve. BIG Arts & Pirate Playhouse Party 2000 Millennium Celebration.Siatt the evening with an early performance of Sylvia, followec by cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, raffles, door prizes, psychic readers, great music, an elegan treat Sanibel resident and artist Sowlis will have Ms per- Mozella Jordan dinner, and dance music by Interlude. A midnight balloon drop and ; ial collection on display and for sale at NationsBank on champagne toast to the new decade, century and millennium cap off the event. $125 pa rlwinkle yfay through Dec. 29, A winner of many, art com1' person; "Island Formal." feitionsln Greece and Europe,- Soulis recently 'closed1 hM • March 2000. Sanibel Music Festival—Music for the Millennium. Two Chopin ptiva art gallery. Many of Soulis pieces are in public and Competition Gold Medalists —^Island favorite, Jon Nakamatsu, and the 2000 winner, to vate museums and collections aroimd the worla be named on March 12... Chamber Music New York!— a chamber group commissioned by Sanibel Music Festival for the millennium festival... Musicians from Marlboro,.the very best of Vermont's Marlboro Festival... The renowned Ysaye Quartet & Guests... And, to cap off this historical season, Opera .Theater of Connecticut performing Verdi's Rigoletto and Strauss's Die Fledermaus. STEPPING OUT

~ On the Island ~ ~ In Fort Myers ~ Theatre Conspiracy BIG Arts Broadway Palm Dinner Theater 10091 McGregor Blvd. 900 Dunlop Road 1380 Colonial Blvd. 939-3239 395-0900 278-4422 Some Things You Need to Know Ongoing workshops in art, crafts, • I'll Be Home for Christmas Before the World Ends— music, dance, yoga, liberal arts— Through Dec. 25 A Final Evening with the llluminati Through Dec. 12 plus classes for youngsters • . $20-$37 : • A Pooh Christmas $24 day Punch: The Roots and Rites of the Holidays Dec. 10-22—includes lunch at noon The Company: Dec. 20 performance includes buffet at 4 p.m. TECO Arena bert Maxheiner, Marsha Wagner, Kevin Pierce $13' / 11000 Everblades Parkway Dec. 11, 8 p.m. 334-3309 $15 Off Broadway Palm Jofin Mellencamp , . Encore Productions' . Dec. 11,8 p.m. Pirate Playhouse • Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show :'•'• .;. $39.75 2200 Periwinkle Way Through Dec. 18 472-0006 $18-30 ~ In Naples ~ • Sylvia • Dec. 9-Jan. 9 . Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Philharmonic Center for the Arts $18-$25 8099 College Parkway '• 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard •Seascape 481-4849 (800)597-1900 Congress Jewelers Play Reading Series * Gulf Coast Symphony • •. * Magnificent Mozart Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m; Handel's Messiah Dec. 9-11, 8 p.m. $15 Dec. 12, 7 p.m. ' $30 • Sarasota Ballet's The Nutcracker Concerts with Commentary: Duke Ellington The Old Schoolhouse Theater Dec. 16,7:30 p.m. • DickHyman 1905 Periwinkle Way • Spirit of the Dance . - Dec. 12, 3 p.m. 472-6862 Dec. 17 & 18,1 & 8 p.m. • A Smooth Jazz Christmas • let Me Sing & I'm Happy Dec. 19, 1 & 7:30 p.m. Dave Koz & Friends Dec. 9-U, 8 p.m. Call for prices Dec. 12, 8 p.m. $20 • Woodland Tales • Master Class Florida Repertory Theatre Theatre for Pre-K to 3rd Grade Starring Marsha Wagner as Maria Callas @ The Arcade Dec. 15, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Dec.15-18, 8 p.m. First and Hendry Streets • Holiday Pops Dec. 19,2 p.m. 332-4488 Naples Philharmonic Orchestra $20 • Sleuth Dec. 16-19 Through Dec. 19 Island Cinema . $18-$22 Call for additional times & prices Bailey's Shopping Center • Home for the Holidays 472-1701 A real Christmas reunion! •The Green Mile (R) Dec. 21-30 •The World is not Enough (PG13) $22 Call for times & prices 22 • DECEMBER 9,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER The case of... Atlantis in Antarctica

My father once told me that he believed that but we're talking about a big island, guys — not Egyptian priests first described Atlantis — its Atlantis sat on the ocean floor, sunk between some little ship. features, location, history and demise — and Florida and the Bahamas and that, someday, we That's when I heard about the latest scientific place that against a U.S. Navy satellite map of might have the good fortune to find it. I believed theory presented by Rand Flem-Ath. He believes Antarctica and surrounding oceans. he was right, until recently. Now there's a new that Atlantis did not sink like a boat might, but Viewed from the southern perspective, theory about the location of Atlantis and it might that there was an earth crust displacement. In Antarctica sits in the middle of a great ocean, just have archeologists in this millennium trading in other words, Atlantis slipped about 30 degrees to as Plato described. Additionally, all the world's their scuba gear for snow suits. the South. oceans appear merely as extensions of this one To understand what happened to Atlantis, let's How is that possible? What is earth crust dis- great ocean. And the land masses of the begin with the best record of its existence. In the placement? Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia 9,600 years Fourth Century BC, the Greek philosopher Plato About every 10,000 years the entire outer ago did appear fused together through ice bridges wrote of a glorious civilization that existed thou- shell of Earth slides around the liquid inner core. of the time. sands of years before him. It was located on a This is due to the weight of ice that builds up at So the most difficult challenge to the Antarctic huge island surrounded by- the world's oceans. the poles. Of course, such a shift causes major Atlantis theory is that geologists insist that the This civilization had the largest palaces and pyra- climatic changes.- For example — About 10,000 Antarctic ice cap is much older than the 10,000 mids ever built. It also had the greatest wealth of years ago, herds of wooly mammoths were eating years indicated by Plato. Flem-Ath explains that Hilary any country, before or since. Entire temples were tropical flowers in Siberia, enjoying temperatures even at the time of Atlantis, Greater Antarctica Hemingway said to have been built of silver and gold. Yet in the mid-80's, when suddenly — in only a few remained frozen. A 30-degree shift would only despite it's wealth and knowledge, the people of hours — they were flash frozen to minus-60 warm Lesser Antarctica, the part closer to South Atlantis were forced to flee when their island was degrees. The meat of these wooly mammoths is America, and that would enjoy Mediterranean destroyed by earthquakes and tidal waves. Some still fresh. On the up side, at the same time that temperatures. Paranormal now believe the destruction of Atlantis gave birth Siberia froze, North America began to defrost. Today's satellite photography and seismic to the great civilizations in Africa, Central and Professor Charles Hapgood cited these cases surveys can read through the relatively shallow Detective South America. in 1950 to prove climatological, paleontological ice of the this area. If Atlantis is there, we could But the question remains: did Atlantis really and anthrophagous evidence of earth crust dis- find some of the oldest and most dramatic arti- exist? And, if so, why haven't we found it? placement. It was an argument that even Albert facts ever. Expeditions are now planned for sum- I used to wonder why, with all the world's Einstein agreed with. But how could the shifting mer of 2001. submarines running between Europe, Africa and of the earth's crust lay the ground work on Rand This is one great discovery I look forward to the Americas from World War II on — why just Flem-Ath's theory for Antarctic Atlantis? for the new Millennium. one hadVt stumbled on to the island of Atlantis? We return oddly enough to Plato's famous Sure it took 50 years for us to relocate the Titanic, account in Criteas and Timeaus in which

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Call (800)31-7007. free lessons at Fletcher Music, 200' wide Rubican canal, 2nd- supplemental income. www.steelmasterusa.com Edison Mall. $3,100. or offer. floor. Pool. Pets allowed. $83,900. Hrs. flexible. Help one of the leading Paid Circulation 303-1144 FOR SALE BY" 941 -850-4850, 941 -772-7318 fastest growing cultural Newspapers organizations In Lee Cty. SAWMILL $3795. Saw logs into OWNER Mall resume to: are looking for boards, planks, beams. Large COLLECTIBLES Historic District. 1Bdrm/1Ba fur- Gulf Coast Symphony, energetic, organized capacity. Best sawmill values any- Cape Coral, SW, great location off nished condo close to downtown. P.O. Box 1759, where. Free Information. Norwood Beanie Babies- TY. Mint condition. Skyline, 3B/2B, move in condition, Good rental area. Pool, patio, Sanibel, FL 339S7. selfstarters for Sawmills, 252 Sonwii Drive, Great Christmas present for seri- cathedral ceilings, garage, new gated. Quiet, very clean, Owner 941-472-6197 advertising space sales. Buffalo, NY 14225. ous collector. 60, many unique. a/c, new appliances, 1 car garage must sell. Wants to relocate. Low (800)578-1363. Many retired. $800./set Call ,$69,900 573-1454. maintenance. $25,000. 332-4173 Media sales experience (941)454-8433. Price will increase OFFICE/CLERICAL a plus. in year 2000. CHRISTMAS Cape, beautiful 3-2-2 home. Tiled MOBILE HOMES HELP WANTED Full time, salary, baths, pool, indoor laundry, securi- ITEMS PETS & SUPPLIES ty, nice landscaping, near St. FOR SALE SANIBEL ISLAND commission & Benefits. Andrew Church, Midpoint Bridge, RESORT EOE. Handmade and Hand Painted 2, 3, AKC German Shepherd puppies. All shopping. 1408 SE 25th Terr. N.Ft. Myers. Attractive mobile 4, 5 ft. Wooden Lighthouses, shots & wormed. Champion blood $102,900,941-458-0171 home-Clean 14X50, 1 Bdr/1BA FRONT DESK STAFF PERSON Contact Stan Kucaba Keeper's House available also. line, large boned. 2-males, ?Age 55 Park - Weavers Corner - 3-11 PM SHIFT. Sales Manager Bird Houses, Bird feeders, 3-females, 1-rare Blue female. For Well furnished- Custom drapes- BENEFITS INCLUDE PAID Carousel Horses - FULL size info call 731-6582. FMB Income producing property Walk to shopping - Restaurants. VACATION, HEALTH Island Reporter replicas w/ brass pole & stand. beautiful Pointe Estero, 11th fl., Asking $10,900. 941-652-4665 INSURANCE, PAID TOLLS. (941)472-1587 Painted to suit your decor.. Many southern exposure, gulf and bay more unusual Xmas items avail- DOMESTIC AUTO view, directly on sandy beach EXPERIENCE NOT able.... Sundeck Resort Ft. Myers $339,000. 941-765-1155, Ext. INTERVAL FOR NECESSARY Bch. 463-1842-Must Seel Buick LeSabre Limited, 1997, 1101, or 860-644-2280. No real- Salesman needed for busy fence SALE (WE WILL TRAIN) loaded, low mileage, $16,000, tors company. Vehicle & benefits. BUT A GENERAL 941-540-4322 Apply In person. 4822 Palm GARAGE SALES Sanibel-Tortuga Beach Club on the KNOWLEDGE OF BASIC Gulf. 2BR/2BA. Wks. 5 & 6. Beach Blvd. Ft. Myers. North Ft. Myers, 4 bedrooms, 3 full COMPUTER FUNCTIONS Includes Dunes Golf for four. Cadillac Brougham '91 or '92, low baths, 100' seawall with large boat WOULD BE HELPFUL. Tennis, Pool. Hot tub. Sleeps 6. SATURDAY mileage. To purchase. Private. lift, 1227 Marina Terrace. Beautifully decorated. Steps to SKILLS & DECEMBER 11th 694-1374 $125,000. Call (941) 997-1835 or WHAT IS NECESSARy IS A beach. Fantastic sun-rise. (941)283-1131. PLEASANT PERSONALITY, TRADES 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. (507)825-3842. Leave message. GOOD TELEPHONE 1225 SAND CASTLE ROAD SPORTS & ETIQUETTE AND PROPER HELP WANTED CAPE CORAL ENGLISH DUE TO (The Dunes) IMPORTS __ COMMERCIAL INTERACTION WITH THE ATTENTION DRIVER TRAINESS Sanibel HOMES GUESTS. needed. No experience necesary 85 Audi. 4000S Good condition. PROPERTY/RENT Warner needs ontry level truck dri- Glass/Bamboo Dining Set, r Needs little work. Asking $2,100. "Large Family Homs' ~N?wly-Ee{[n- vers. Earn $500 to $800 weekly LOOKING FOR AN HONEST Matching End Tables, O.B.O. Call (941)395-1890. ished-earth tones-3 or 4 bed- _ OLDE SANIBEL SHOPS plus benefits. No CDL? No prob- AND CLEAN CUT Pictures, Lamps, Books, rooms-2/bath, 2/car garaged/liv- ^""--^APPROXIMATELY INDIVIDUAL TO JOIN lem (800)435-5593 ^"^•baapSQ. FT. Dishes, Clothes, ing areas. $92,500. Call Versie THE WWI TEAM. Honda Civic - '87 (white}, runs VanCleve 941-980-8522 or Al COLDWEtt-BANKER Small Appliances. great, no rust. Asking $1,500. Call Rlzzl, 941-940-4625, AA McFADDEN & SPHOWLS DRIVER COVENANT TRANSPORT 432-9486, leave message, CALL CHERIE FIERSTEIN*-- CALL DARYL JORGENSON AT NO EARLY BIRDS! Associates, Realty Inc. 472-1541 *Coast to Coast runs. * Teams FOR DETAILS: start 350-37(6 $1,000 Sign-on (800) 767-15S2 bonus for exp, Co. Drivers. For EXT. 112 TRUCKSSTVANS Put a new home "around" your Experienced Drivers and Owner PART TIME CLOTHING Christmas Tree' NO money and Operators (800) 441-4394. For CHRYSLER '95 TOWN AND COUN- NO payments until March 2000 for Del Prado Exposure. Downtown Graduate Students (800) TRY. 65K MILES. FULLY HELP WANTED Mink coat. qualified buyersl Your choice of 5 Cape Coral. Showroom/office with^ 338-6428 Mid fength - Antique. LOADED. NON-SMOKING. warehouse & large overhead'door. GARAGED. ONE OWNER. custom floor plans. Seller will pay Small size 5. $13,500,472-2790 all closing costs! Special pro- Approx. 1800sqfJir NeW building Must see to appreciate grams for self employed and cred- with 2 sjgn-spaces. Monthly 'DELIVERY* DRIVER/INEXP'D...Earn up to $4500 OBO ,$1-,1Sff. Call Owner 941-549-6999 $35,000 the first year. Tuition it challenged buyers. What are -TUESDAY EVENING - 941-283-8621 RECREATION you waiting for? Call MAKE EXTRA INCOME reimbursement avail. Exp'd dri- DELIVER THE ver's earn $800/wk. USA Truck VEHICLES GENERAL REAL LEE COUNTY SHOPPER (800) 237-4642 COMPUTERS & getpre-qualified today. ROUTES AVAILABLE IN ONLY $86 ACQUISITION . ~~ ESTATE FT. MYERS SHORES - SOFTWARE FEE...Then taka over the pay- VILLAS Mirror & Shower installers. Excellent ments-December SANIBEL/ DEPENDABLE VEHICLE GATEWAY COMPUTERS...Factory A MUST. pay & benefits. Need valid drivers 9-12-WlnterHavsnMall Auction, CAPTIVA DROP BY license. West Coast Insulation. direct., $0 down. Low Monthly BankRepo's.Credit Union . THE BREEZE OFFICE AT 3218 Marion St. Fort Myers, FL payment. Pentium-Ill 600 avail- Buybacks-Motorhomes & Trailers HOMES 2510 DEL PRADO 334-2338. We Drug Test! able. Some Credit Problems OK! (888)393-9787. AND ASK FOR Call by Dec. 3, for free scanner. NEW AND; A CARRIER APPLICATION, OMC (800) 477-9016. Code A27 OR CALL Painters Needed: Experience pre- CONSTRUCTION 574-1116 ferred. Must have own vehicle. MOTORCYCLES & OPEN HOUSE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 849-0194 or 540-9142 HOME FURNISHING AT MOPEDS ISLAND WOODS Double bed with spring/mattress. Just In Time For Christmas! Aviation Ground Services Position-SFM Twin-beds with spring/mattress. Yamaha WR200RD-1992, $2,200. Limited Qualified person Dresser. 13" color TV with stand. Come visit us Kawasaki KX60-1995, $1,250. BAGGAGE HANDLERS knowledge of carpentry- Small drop leaf cabinet. at Sambel's Yamaha YZ80-1987, $750. All needed, electrical plumbing Microwave stand. 2 rocking newest community! REALTY Run Great! Call 549-8580 any- There are several models part-time hours. and general construction. chairs. All lin excellent time. in our 38 lot Must have valid Florida driver's Knowledge of: condition/like new. Call 472-9523. repairs and refurbishment wooded neighborhood of license. Must pass drug and Olde Florida style homes of mobile office trailers. NORTH CAPTIVA 10 year background check. Carpet dealer left with many rolls UTILITY TRAILERS (open, airy, Loading/unloading aircraft. 841-4879 7:30 to 3:30 vaulted ceilings, porches) ISLAND 466-4677 5 to 7pm of 1st quality carpet. Many col- with a very $7.00yhour. ors to choose from. We will Wells Cargo, 1997, 7'X16' enclosed, Flight benefits. convenient location, install any 3 rooms, up to 3.60 tandum axle, rear and side doors, two tennis courts, pool SALES AND 768-6S96 down riggers, front dome, new WANT ED TO BUY sq. ft. for only $379. Buy today, and RENTALS install tommorow. 945-8157 condition, cost new $7200, price natural setting. $4200 firm, 941-454-2969 These new homes are starting Computer Users Needed. Work own Wanted To Buy - Old marbles, 1950's or older. Cash Paid. Call in the low $300,000's. GULF FRONT HOME hrs. $25k-$80k/yr. We are open daily (941)472-0831 Carpet installer w/many remnants & 4 BR/4 BA 1-800-476-8653x7566 first quality rolls, great deal 3 AIR/SEA PLANES from 10 to 4. You can find us on PERFECT FOR PERSONAL rooms installed w/pad $379.00 Farm Trail Drive " RETAIL (360 sq. ft.). Buy today, install Ultralight-Flightstar, single place, just off Periwinkle Way! ENJOYMENT Wanted: Used DSS tomorrow! 574-9757 40hp Kawasaki, electrical system, Come and see AND/OR HELPJWANTED Direct T.V. satellite system. extra set of wings & tail, presently the real Sanibel lifestyle!!!! Will pay up to $125.00, on fiberglass floats-$6,000. On If you would like a video, RENTAL INCOME "GOODWILL INDUSTRIES - imme- 941-671-0057. Contemporary upholstered living wheels-$5,000. Used parts avail- just call VIP at $995,000 room chair. Rounded back and able. 941-997-8191 diate opening, immediate opening, 941-472-5187 part-time sales clerk - days. BUILDING sides. On castors. $50. 281-4308 "UNBELIEVABLE" Experience helpful, but not neces- HARBOR FRONT sary, will train, Applications being SUPPLIES EAST LEE COUNTY accepted at Goodwill Boutique, Sofa. 5-pc white sectional. Beautiful SOUND VIEWS 2400 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel condition, includes: 8' sofa, 2 love Slickcraft, 1977, 28 ft., flybridge CANCELLED ORDER FOR HOMES 11,000 SQ.FT. TOTAL on Mon-Sat i0am-5pm. EOE - seats, corner wedge and hassock. cabin cruiser, twin 233 HP EXPORT. Must Sell IMMEDIATE- $885,000 Drug Free Workplace." $850 for all pieces. 418-6628 Mercruisers, radio, head w/show- "Better Than New!!" 3/2/2 New LY. All Steel Buildings. We Pay er, galley, fridge, depth finder and Carpet, Appliances, Ceiling Fans- Freight! 25x40, 30x60, 40x56; shore power, sleeps 4, $10,500, 2/living areas. $83,500. Call GULF FRONT LOT 50x140.20x24. Pioneer •JUNGLE DRUMS-GALLERY* MISCELLANEOUS 941-945-3543 Versie VanCleve 941-980-8522 or (800)332-6430, ext. 100. PERMITS & PLANS IN Need person who loves art, life Al Rizzi, 941-940-4625, AA www.usmb.com. FACTORY DIRECT POOL PLACE and interacting with people. Associates, Realty Inc. HEATERS. Heatpump, Solar, or Share that excitement with visi- BOAT PARTS & READY TO BUILD Gas. Major brands. New/Used. Do tors looking for wildlife art in ONE OF THE LAST END OF THE YEAR BLOWOUT) It yourself or installed. Free Phone SUPPLIES Paradise at Jungle Drums Prices Slashed on Select Models- Quotes. (800) 333-WARM (9276) LEE COUNTY $375,000 Gallery on Captivla Ask for 25x38, 30x36, 40x56,50x110. www.solardirect.com Alternators, Starters, Generators for Kathleen or Sfim. 395-2266. HOMES Below cost. Great Lie. #CWC029795. Cars, Trucks, Boats. Rebuilt - Remanufactured'- Repaired - Or , Lefiigh AcresC NewXofne. Pick out workshops/garages. Save • - your colors and move in. 3/2, Thousands. Call (800)341-7007. New. All Makes & Models. (941)472-3000 542-0008. great room design plus den, utility, www.steelmasterusa.oom Stainless steel double bowl sink, 2 car garage, 1526 sf under AC. FAX: 33x22x7, w/slngle control Moen $92,500. 458-9984. (941)472-9635 faucet. $50. 768-2919 ISLAND REPORTER Q DECEMBER 9,1999 • 29 REPORTER CLASSIFIEDS GENERAL REAL REAL ESTATE VACATION PROP. VACATION PROP. VACATION PROP. VACATION PROP. ESTATE DISTANT & RENTALS & RENTALS & RENTALS G RENTALS

TENNESSEE LAKE BARGAIN 3 BEAUTIFUL POOL HOME LOGGERHEAD CAY SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION acres with boat slip $24,900 EAST ROCKS BEACH VILLA DEC 23rd to JAN 3rd Beautifully wooded spectacular (WEST GULF DRIVE AREA) Fully Furnished Two bedroom, two bath $250/NIGHT, views, with access to crystal clear OVERLOOKING Two bedroom, two bath BEACH VILLAS $1500/WEEK mtn lake-next to 18 hole golf TROPICAL LAKE Condo One bedroom one bath. TENNIS, GOLF, BEACH. coursel Paved roads, utilities, TASTEFULLY DECORATED Pool - Tennis - Cable - VCR BAY SIDE VILLAS NEW YEAR'S FESTIVITIES. soils tested Low, low financing 3 BEDROOMS/2 BATHS One bedroom, two bath 941-395-8774 ALL AMENITIES THREE NIGHT MINIMUM Call owner now (800) 704-3154, STEPS TO BEACH E-mail: wasehwab WALK TO BEACH WEEKLY DISCOUNT classrule: ext 3735 AVAILABLE RENTING SAVE THROUGH OWNER! SPANISH CAY EQUAL HOUSING DECEMBER 1999 MARCH, MILLENNIUM STILL AVAILABLEI Ground Floor OPPORTUNITY SPRING AND (800) 899-7327 Spacious All real estate advertise VACATION PROP. 708-481-8188 SUMMER 2000 Two bedrooms, two baths. in this newspaper e-mail Screened porch, deck, Si RENTALS jlorenzo@prodigynet BY OWNER Washer/dryer, is subject to the Federal Fair 1-516-628-1801 SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION Two T.V.'s, VCR, Housing Act of 1638 which PLANTATION HOUSE Grill, makes It illegal'to advertise ATRIUM Interval for rent. '•" Pool. Beach Ffont Condo'cTwo i Freshly decorated. any preference, limitation or Exclusive Gulf front condo resi- LOGGERHEAD CAY Week 14 dence. Two week minimum bedrooms plus two baths BEACHFRONT .(APRIL 7-14) B AVAILABLE: 4 discrimination based on race, Available January 8 to22 and after Washer/dryer Large kitchen. 2nd Floor Unit $2,800. JANUARY 15 - FEBRUARY M color, religion, sex, handicap, March 25 to April 15, 2000 (608) Pool - tefinis - bicycles Now Two Bedrooms, Two Baths Two bedrooms, two baths. , and familial status or national 363-7669 booking weekly and monthly Sunnse and Sunset Views, Sleeps four ta six. AFTER APRIL 15 Owner 330-864-3094 $75O7Week (Sept, Oct) Cathedral ceilings. AT OFF SEASON RATES. origin, or an intention to make $875/Week Off Season Beautiful. Two weeks minimum. such preference, limitation or DIRECT GULF FRONT (May-Sept) On Gulf. * $1,000 per week. discrimination. This publication Call for Seasonal Rates Evenings: CALL OWNER TOLL FREE: • - 914-723-5653 1 •; 1-888-696-2624 ' j will not knowingly accept any CAPTJVA WATERFRONT 5% Discount NEAR LIGHTHOUSE 3 Weeks or More advertised for real estate CONDO Fabulous Viewsl 3 Jjedrooms, 3 baths, 732-223-6748 which Is in violation of the law. with loft. SUNDIAL Our readers are hereby Upscale - Delightful In 10 unit complex. Dock, pool. SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION informed that all dwellings Great Sunset Viewsl Newly decorated Two bedrooms, Two baths Every amenity. LUXURY VILLA advertised in this newspaper GULF FRONT BEACH VILLAS Deluxe condo Very nicely furnished Two week minimum. Two bedrooms two baths, are available on an equal Two bedrooms, two baths Pool and Tennis REASONABLE! SOUTH SEAS A-Rated plus den. opportunity basis. If you feel DAYS: 248-548-4006 PLANTATION 8Y OWNER Sleeps six Please call EVES: 248-644-4058 you have been discriminiated 800-982-3471 FIVE BEDROOMS 800-390-6829 Sjperb Gulf View. Luxury Resort against you may file a 941-472-5550 PRIVATE POOL AND SPA FAX'941-772-4753 ONE ACRE with all Amentties complaint by calling FENCED IN LOT Pool, tennis The Florida Commission of BEST VIEW ON Children's Activity Program CHANGE OF PACE ****** Call OWNER Human Rights at 1-600-342-8170 Beautiful vacation home, 3 bedroom, THE ISLAND LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED SUNSET CAPTIVA for discounted rates or 2 bath Your own private tennis BEAUTIFULLY (651)484-9148 court and swimming pool 100 RESORT HUD at 1-800-669-9777. AMENITIES AVAILABLE FURNISHED HOME TOLL FREE yards to Gulf of Mexico Call for Find Your Place AVAILABLE WEEKLY 888-278-9604 For more info please call the April 2000 availability CONTACT OWNER FOR With SPECIAL RATES 2 Bedroom loft, 2 Bath Lee County Offoco of Equal (440) 338-8031 Screened Lanais Opportunity 335-2267 (440) 338-5281 Phone: 3 TV/VCR (219)272-0889 Pool - Tennis - BBQ Grill Fax: Gulf Beach, Boat Dock, SOUTH SEAS INVESTMENT (219)273-5973 And Morel POINTE SANTO Call owner at PLANTATION PROPERTY DE SANIBEL VIP 314 872 9990 LUXURY HOME R E A L TOR' Lighthouse End of Sanibel Quiet Cape - 24 unit Apartment/Motel LUXURIOUS GULF FRONT Sandy Buttonwood Lane BEACHFRONT Complex on water with pool PENTHOUSE CONDO Spacious Olde Sanibel Cottage $1,275,000 Possible financing SANIBEL/CAPTIVA/ Two homes from Beach Two bed- GET AWAY FROM IT ALL 3 Bedroom • 3 Baths • Lolt • Pool 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, with substantial down payment FT MYERS BEACH / rooms, two baths, Sundecks, At beautiful secluded Beautifully furnished screened lanal with FT, MYERS No Brokers 941-542-8499 spiral staircase to Great Room $5,000 month In Boca Grande. j 1 & 2 Bedrooms Also Available private rooftop sundeck Seasonal & Annual season 941-549-3474 Bay, Gulf and Beach Front 1 Amenitle$ optional j Gorgeous sunrise Rentals OFFICE SPACE and sunsets Condimmiums Special rates, Beautifully decorated 1-800-237-7526 NEAR BEACH On an unspoiled, barrier EAST END CANAL HOME thru owner SANIBEL OFFICE SPACE and fully equipped Island Call owner Sanibel 941-472-1613 Renovated ground level Call 10AM- 11PM FOR LEASE Substantial savings two bedroom, two bath. Grande Island Vacations 700 to 1400 sq.ft. Ft Myers Beach 941-765-8686 Large solar heated pool. 1-800-227-1783 BEST TERMS ON ISLAND. Five homes to Gulf. PERIWINKLE LOCATION AVAILABLE MONTHLY CALL JACK AT VIP Realty Group/ Rental Division FOR SEASON 472-3571 STARTING JANUARY 2nd. NAPLES FLORIDA 770-393-4515 E-mail: [email protected] VACATION RENTALS Executive suites, convenient Cape sanibel holiday ****** Coral location, $250-600 , annual, Bi-Weekly and Monthly month-month 541-9038 OUTSTANDING HOME ON WEST Call Naples Coastal Realty, Inc. CAPTIVA BEACH HOUSE GULF DRIVE WITH PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS. Toll Free 1-877-5S3-6274 • (941) 593-0080 REAL ESTATE Lovely, Pnvate, $3,500/MONTH. VACATION RENTALS Beautifully furnished 941-995-0631 OR WANTED 941-982-4170. Sanibel & Captiva Heated pool Tropical vegetation WANT TO BUY Ft. Myers Spectacular gulf views PAIR SEASONAL RENTALS Private party All amenities Ocean's Reach Gulf Front Conda Cottages, Condos One badroom Sleeps four Newly wishes to buy from same. Homes and Estates i-gJIS. t-S00-7S7-999t 941-472-1764 decorated 'A" rated. Shelling, East end Sanibel. pool, tennis Top floor for best The Best Choice of Properties Preferably Beachview. Discounted monthly view of beach Gall owner Available on the Islands. Canal front, rates *•*.*** 612-472-7994 or very near beach. Send info, including price. 800-572-6423 "I Jlniii •* **MJfe?'*" »^JL«^ **^W' 941-472-6565 If you have POINTE SANTO Serious sellers only. 30 days or more No realtors please. 1630 Periwinkle Way to spend at perhaps Most beautiful P.O. BOX 23040 Suite A the nicest place on Sanibel, Gulf Front Complex. CLIVE IOWA 50325 http //www are a caring person Tennis and Activities. sanibethohday com or family, we have the place REAL ESTATE for you Two bedroom gorgeous condo. OCEAN'S REACH 2,000 sq ft DISTANT Gulf front condo Sanibel & Captiva Gulf Front Spectacular View. One Bedroom Condos 2 bedrooms, 2 baths with den & Jacuzzi CENTRAL PHOENIX ARIZONA Each accommodates four If we're booked, DEL WEBB Non-Smoking Low density complex 2 lap pools sauna we can refer you RESERVATIONS, Inc. SUN CITY GRAND Fantastic View to owners network. Beach, pool, tennis, bikes 6 lighted tennis courts Your ORIGINAL central reservation service on the Islands No Bugs, No Humidity, 1 No Arthritis. Owner Like new & would like 248-363-9257 with over 5,000 one to seven bedroom, homes, t.ondos, 941-395-1972 to keep it that way Pool.Golf. (330) 568 0109 www.sanibelweb.com/psb22 cottages, efficiencies and hotel rooms, on and off beach New Home. 330-788-9329 Weekly, daily and monthly rentals. Two Bedrooms, two baths, (610)664-2371 den and screened porch. ***Let us do the searching for you.*** $157,500. Atrium X-MAS CANCELLATION M^c Real Estate Broker, call 800-3254352 or 472-04525 623-544-0402 12/18/99-1/8/00 OPEN LANDS END Exclusive beautifully VILLAGE CONDO SANIBEL EAST END HOME decorated Gulf-front luxury At South Seas Plantation Three bedrooms, EXCLUSIVE SOUTH CAROLINA 2BR/2BA den, wrap around 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath three baths, CAPTIVA ELEGANT GULF HOUSE laketiont community on Lake balcony Glorious views Luxury Unit plus Loft. Private Pool and Tennis. Murray Featuring clubhouse Sunsets' Easter is still available Fantastic Ocean Views Weekly or Monthly Rentals One block to Beach. pool tennis walking trails marina Call owner for brochure Reserve your lot today1 Excellent Book now for next season AVAILABLE NOW. LOVELY ESTATE: PRIVATE BEACH (800) 484-7304-PIN 8286 CALL OWNER: financing Harbour Watch Owner 800-897-0288 or (770) 664-7186 REASONABLE RATES 612-920-1824 (800)805 9997 www harbour- Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 baths - Separate Wings - watch com 2 Kitchens - Heated Pool & Spa - Cable TV. - Large BOARDWALK TO BEACH SANIBEL ISLAND 3BR/2BA home SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION 3 bedroom,2-i/2 bath Beautiful kitchen/family entertainment area, Decks SOUTHERN COLORADO Ranch VERY PRIVATE 1 3 bedroom Bay Villas Townhouse. Sale 100 AC-$50 000 Great deaP Fireplace, paddle fans, 2 bedroom & 2 bedroom Beautifully furnished "the very best on Captiva" Rolling fields mtn views All with screened lanais, BBQ w/loft Beach Villas Near Golf Course end of road privacy Year round heated pool, tennis, bikes Seasonal rates and Beach. All amenities Amenities optional Monthly rates. Call 513-417-2501 & leave message access Only one available AVAILABLE: Excellent financing Call toll free GREAT RATES'lt 1-800-878-7495 Call owner WWW VacationVtllasUSA com JANUARY and FEBRUARY ~ Negotiable Rates ~ (877)676-6367 314-842-2147 612-788-8404 30 Q DECEMBER 9,1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER REPORTER CLASSIFIEDS

VACATION PROP. VACATION PROP. RENTAL SHARING HOMES FOR LEGALS LOCKSMITH & RENTALS & RENTALS ONE CALL STANDS BETWEEN RENT NOTICE OF your business and millions of PROPOSED ENACTMENT SUNSET CAPTIVA SUNSET CAPTIVA potential customers Run your ANNUAL RENTAL Luxury Elegant 3 BFV2BA Home classifieds through the Florida OF ORDINANCE S) Three bedroom, two bath. in Private CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA Large screened porch. Beachfront Community Classified Advertising Network GORGEOUS Fully equipped For $325 your ad will be placed Fully furnished Model Perfect!! The Sanibel City Council Private Gulf and 2CATV s, VCP in 120 papers Call this paper, or Bay front community Maureen Turner Florida's 3 bedroom/2-1/2 baths. will meet and hold a public CD/Stereo W/D hearing on December 21,1999 at Pool - tennis -Boat docks - Pool - Tennis Boat Dock Classified Advertising Network Executive, Gas grills, and much more Sanibel City Hall in the Council Call owner Coordinator, at (800) 742-1373, or Custom golf course home. Chambers (MacKenzie Hall), CALL OWNER. 615-371-9029 Offers huge Great Room/ 517-321-6324 emai!mturner@fipress com for 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, www members home more information (Out of State Florida, to consrder enactment net/sallytom large heated-screened pool/ ISLAND LOCKSMITH Placement is also available) 2 car garage. of the following proposed ordinance(s) on Second Exquisite! Reading to be entitled 24-hour Emergency Service SUNSET CAPTIVA ISLAND BEACH CLUB CONDOS FOR $2,300/mo. WEEKLY RENTALS Newly renovated and beautifully 9:30 A M Two bedrooms/2-1/2 baths decorated 2BR/2BA RENT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING with screened porch, Western exposure RARE OPPORTUNITY! SECTION 17-41 OF THE upper sun deck, This East End, ground level CODE OF ORDINANCES Gulf view condo WATERFRONT CONDO heated pool, Excellent openings still available 4 bedroom/3 bath home OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, private boat slip. Two bedroom in season. offers a 2 car garage, BY ADDING A PROVISION Two tennis courts. East End of Island ALLOWING FOR OPERATION OF AAA APPROVED Cable, VCR Also Gulf front and Gulf view Ideal for heated swimming pool, MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS and more. condos located at one or two Individuals and is on a Canal. UPON BICYCLE PATHS; Call (910) 457-9251. Ocean's Reach, Pointe Santo Fully furnished $2,100/mo. REPEALING SECTION 472-2394 and King's Crown Pool and tennis courts 13-7 OF SAID CODE; Walter, Norma & (941)472-1161 PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; ANNUAL OR Call PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND Dan THE ATRIUM [email protected] SEASONAL RENTAL Thompson Gulf Front. http7/mem bers.aol.com/ 472-6747 SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING References AN EFFECTIVE DATE 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Den. seesambel/ for more info. Two weeks minimum AVAILABLE FEB 1st Photos available. 941 -472-8873 on these fine properties Said proposed ordinances Rent direct from owner and additional rentals. are on file and may be and savel 1 CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP inspected by the public in the (609) 985-0322 AND timeshare resale clearing- APARTMENTS & City Clerk's office, Sanibel City 1 GULF BEACH (609) 492-7389 house! ! Don't want yours?—We II Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, take it!! Buy! Sell! Rentl Resort DUPLEXES FOR PROPERTIES INC. Sanibel, Florida. Sales Int I (800)423-5967 Lie. Real Estate Broker All interested parties may appear RENT at the meeting and be THE VACATION 472-6747 heard with respect to the proposed ordinances HOME Del Prado Inn EARLY NEW YEAR VACANCIES-" The Perfect YOU'VE ALWAYS Vtsta MiCasa Resort APPLICATIONS BEING TAKEN IF A PERSON DECIDES TO Apartments/Efficiencies FOR ONE, TWO AND THREE APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY WANTED 941-542-3151 BEDROOM UNITS THE COUNCIL ON ANY MATTER Gift For IN THE BELOW MARKET 1-800-231-6818 Y-RENT ERED AT THIS MEET- RATE HOUSING ^SyCH PERSON Christmas Most private beach. PROGRAM. MAY NEED TO ENSORSOilAT A Dock on Bayou. ANNUAL LEASES ONLY. 100% FINANCING VERBATIM RECORD OF and every week Heated pool. SUNSET CAPTIVA FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, START YEAR 2000 PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, TO Wide porches Completely Redone PLEASE CONTACT IN YOUR HOME! INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND 2fthe year Open sunning decks. 2 Bedrooms plus Loft COMMUNITY HOUSING EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANY Chateau Sur Mer area Sleeps 6 AND $0 -$385 OUT-OF-POCKET SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE Idyllic luxury and comfort. Fully Equipped RESOURCES, INC. AT EASY QUALIFYING BASED. Easy care, no effort All Amenities 472-1189 COMMUNITY MORTGAGE Vacation Home. Pool, Tennis, & Beach In accordance with the PRINT Three bedrooms, three baths. Available Now SERVICES, INC. NFM near Pondella and 41, IB/1 B LICENSED MORTGAGE LENDER Americans with Disabilities with each Monthly rentals Weekly or Monthly Act, persons needing a special Call Owner furnished screened lanai no pets, 941-461-0499 888-819-2922 accommodation to participate subscription. Call for rates. For Discounted Rates $335 plus deposit, 543-6340 after in this proceeding should (941)472-8248 (978)526-7689 6PM contact City Manager Be first with the (505 982-9242 Edward L. 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