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By GARY PHILLIPS have more ham operators." [email protected] Murray said the radios issued to the workers are city property pur- IT. the case of a devastating hur- chased from the police depart- ricane or other disaster, communi- ment's budget. The city volunteers cations between emergency offi- keep them as if they were their cials and damage assessment own, but must return them if they teams could be vital, even life sav- leave the employ of the city. ing. Several City of Satiibel Jim Jones of the volunteer team employees are improving their said the training and FCC test communication capabilities by cover a lot of material. receiving training and certification "There's a lot of stuff, it's not in the operation of amateur radio, only technical but there's also commonly referred to as "ham operating procedures, laws. You radio." name it, it's all in there," he said. Maj. Michael Murray of the Jones said some advantages of Sanibel Police Department helped the handheld radios is their porta- coordinate the project between the bility and the fact they use batter- city workers and the Sanibel -iesand-don'tdepend-onregular Amateur Radio Vohffiteef "IearnT electric current to operate, a real Employees from a variety of city plus during an emergency during departments have been provided which electric service is out. The with handheld radio units, have units also can be powered by a been trained in their proper use vehicle's 12-volt outlet. For greater and have studied and passed the broadcasting range the volunteer test required by the Federal team also has a portable antenna Communications Commission. mounted on a trailer. The antenna Murray said this is not the first can be raised to 30 feet and was group of city employees to receive taken to the city's temporary head- ham radio training. quarters at Bell Tower last August "We first did this in 1992, that's .._--—•"••" Photo by Gary Phillips after Hurricane Charley, just in when the volunteer group was first Several City of Sanibel employees have recently undergone training in the operation of amateur, or case it was needed. put together," he said. "Last year •"ham," radios. Left to right, George Krivas, Debi Almedia, Grant Lipps and Laura Wesserling were At a training session Monday we decided it would be of some honored at Tuesday's city council meeting by Mayor Carla Johnston, joining the group is Mike Miller afternoon, Jim Ory showed the benefit is some of the city employ- of the Sanibe! Amateur Radio Volunteer Team. Dave Defonzo also passed the training but was on vaca- novice ham operators how topro - ees would also like to get their tion the day of the council meeting. The employees new skills could be vital during and after a disas- FCC license and help out the vol- • • - ..-<* •• See HAMS unteers. It wouldn't hurt at all to ter such as a hurricane. page 2 Bike Club hopes to improve Shared Use Paths James Evans named By GARY PHILLIPS erate additional funds for the bike paths," he said. "There's Employee of the Quarter [email protected] a great opportunity here." City Manager Judie Zimomra said she and her staff need Sanibel City Council devoted more than an hour of dis- instruction from the council on whether the funds should be cussion to a proposed donation by the Sanibel Bicycle Club taken from this year's budget or should be included as part to be used to develop a master plan for improving the of the working budget being considered for fiscal year island's shared-use paths. Club representatives appeared 2005-2006 which begins October 1. before the council at their last regular meeting July 19 with Mayor Carla Johnston suggested some changes to a pledge to donate $25,000 toward the cause if the city Brown's proposed resolution. One alteration Johnston would agree to provide an additional $75,000. The council sought was the deletion of a provision under which the decided at the time to accept the offer. city's portion of the $100,000 total would be based upon A resolution thanking the club was on the council's how much the bike club actually raised. Brown called this agenda for this week's meeting, but Councilman Steve a "sliding scale" in his resolution. If the club raised more Brown requested a more detailed resolution and submitted than the pledged $25,000 the city's obligation would be a draft for consideration. Going beyond merely thanking reduced accordingly. As an example, if the club went the club for their initiative, Brown's resolution detailed the beyond their expectations and raised $30,000 then the city's city's position and obligation in the agreement. contribution would be lowered to $70,000. Another provi- "What I would like to do is change the resolution a bit to sion Johnston wished to change stated it is the "consensus the way I had altered your resolution and make that of the Sanibel Bike Club and Community at large is that the motion," Brown said. "This is just my opinion. We should Shared Use Paths are unsafe." She said, with agreement get other opinions and discuss it." from City Attorney Ken Cuyler, that such a statement could Councilman Jim Jennings said he supports improving be construed as an admission by the city that the paths are the paths. "I'm all for this. I think it's a way we may be able to gen- See PATHS page 2 Photo by Gary Phillips James Evans, center, of the City of Sanibel's Natural Resources Department was named 'Employee of the Third Quarter" by the city and was honored at the city council's Tuesday meeting. Mayor Carla • LETTERS page 6 Virtual News ! City looks to help SCCF Marine Lab Johnston introduced Evans and presented the honor. Room is here j local business "James is most deserving of this award and it's real- • LOOKING BACK page 8 Notes ly nice to be able to recognize him," Johnston said, fol- • Vox POPULI page 13 i lowed by a standing ovation for Evans. The Island Reporter with) • DATELINE page 14 The city has,conducted a| The next in a series from! Vice-mayor Mick Denham noted a special project in other Breeze newspapers! survey of local businesses) interns at the SCCFJ which he and Evans have been involved. • PHRMITS &DEEDS ... page 15 can now receive news and) on several issues. I Marine Lab. I "I got some credit recently for what's been called • CROSSWORD page 16 press releases via the) the bird box project at Sanibel Gardens," Denham Internet. ! said. "1 want everyone to know that it was James' idea • TV LISTINGS page 17 and I watched him at Sanibel Gardens and he has such • POLICE BEAT page 20 a tremendous rapport with young people, it was a joy — See page 11 — See page 3| — See page 241 to watch him work with the youngsters. So, a very • CLASSIFIEDS page 21 well-deserved recognition, James." 2 • Week of August 4- 10, 2005 • ISLAND REPORTER City honors Independence Day parade and picnic sponsors
Photo by gary Phillips The City of Sanibel gave thanks to the sponsors of this year's Independence Day parade and picnic at Tuesday's city council meeting. Prior to the meeting a continental breakfast was provided at City Hall. During the meeting Mayor Carla Johnston presented plaques to the sponsors.
Independence Day Parade Sponsors Bailey's General Store Jerry's Foods BIG ARTS Optimist Club Billy's Rentals R.C. Otters CasaYbel Resort San-Cap Rotary Club Colonial Bank San-Cap Assoc. of Realtors Dairy Queen Sanibel Community Church Island Grooming by Lisa Sanibel Community Assoc. Island Paws Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club
Extra special honors went to three Grand Sponsors; 'Tween Waters Inn Bank of the Islands Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce.
Si^hrseeing-Sunser Cnmsei •'"• •P^-...::."-:rFrom page 1 Renral & Tom Boar Imps unsafe arjid^ould create liability problems for the city in ,ease. of ?aii aeCd6nt on the paths. * enjoy pKohckinq dolphins, sceme narme SSaftsel.resMeflt Hazel Schuller said the bike club is. only concerned wifli their own interests. - "KWiy cfO ajbikeclub's plan and funding offer make the :snar&N^e"paflis safer for pedestrians, dogs and tours? "Bike fours besides the bike club are coming on our island and touring." she said. "The bike club's lobby activity at city hall seems self-centered. Sanibel's increasing pedestri- an and dog population fear conflicts with bicycles, Segways and touring groups. It's not just the bike club that aboarci'fh© "SraKS & STKipes" goes whizzing past us." Brenda Tate of the bike club said the club's plans will benefit all users of the paths. "That includes walkers, cyclists, people on rollerblades, people pushing their grandma in a wheelchair," she said. "We advocate a trail system for everyone. We've tried to outline what we see that needs to be done." The council unanimously approved Brown's resolution with the "sliding scale" provision removed and the provi- f / /„{ J^ ^/ ^j X. Depannng Daily sion stating the paths were "unsafe" reworded to state it is approximately 1.5 hour fours "the consensus of the Sanibel Bike Club and Community at large that the Shared Use Paths should be maintained in a safe condition." Sanibel Marina 634 N. YACHTSMAN SANIBEL, FL HAMS From page 1 gram radio frequencies into their units along with other details of their use. He Gramma Dot's encouraged his students to .Seaside Saloon use the radios often to become more proficient. "The more you use it, the better you'll be at it and the better you'll be when we need you," he said. - Officer George Krivas of liiii^B^iiiiiiiHBSlii the Sanibel Police Department is one of the new users and Photo by Gary Phillips said it's been a lot to learn. Jim Ory of the Sanibel "I have a degree in elec- Amateur Radio Volunteer tronics, so for me it was pretty Team shows a group of easy going," Krivas said. "You Sanibel city employees definitely have to work at it. Best Appetizer the finer points of pro- You have to be familiar with Best Booth Presentation gramming and operating radio procedures and some a handheld amateur electronic background is very And for the 5th Year in a Row, radio. helpful.hlfl"" _TME PEOPL|JS^CHOlCE ,WINNE»J% During Tuesday's meeting of the city council special recognition was given to the most recent group of city employees to pass the FCC test. Debi Almedia, Dave Defonzo, Grant Lipps, Laura Wesserling and Krivas were presented certificates by Mayor Carla Johnston. Councilman Steve Brown praised the group for Sanibel Library DINING ON their efforts. "You Are Always Welcome" An Island Within an Island THE ISLANDS "This demonstrates what kind of employees we have at To escape the hustle and bustle of the big cily, you might try an hour or the city," he said. "They go above and beyond all the time to two at the Sanibel Library. It's a quiet place filled with natural light. It's IS A TROPICAL improve the services that we have. A lot of this was done on both comfortable and stimulating. Take a few minutes to catch up. You're their own time. I appreciate it as I'm sure the council does. sure to find this your home away for home. Your are always welcome,. For EXPERIENCE * • • «mxiTfettfbrmation, call 472-2483 ' •.- <".f.' •?•/' ' *.•=!•'".'• ISLAND REPORTER • Week of August 4-10, 2005 • 3 City manager provides initial business survey results
By GARY PHILLIPS nesses. Several issues kept coming up. "There's a lot of things we can do and [email protected] "Tolls, employees, getting the workforce should do, and this is one of them," he said. over here, the skill set, the language barrier, "There may be more things come out of it as The Sanibel City Council wants to help hurricanes, weather, the closed resorts. far as giving help to the small business com- the island's small businesses thrive. In April, Everything related to the hurricane was the munity." the council prioritized its goals and creating fourth greatest challenge," she said. "Traffic, Mayor Carla Johnston said she has oper- a business initiative was near the top of the city regulations, causeway construction and ated a small business and knows the many list. The city prepared surveys which were weight restriction, competition, taxes, fuel problems they can encounter. mailed out to all holders of Sanibel occupa- costs, environmental issues and buildback" "It would be very interesting for the tional licenses. City Manager Judie and more were listed as concerns. council to work with the chamber and Zimomra gave a report at Tuesday's council Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of maybe for the chamber to take the lead on meeting on the survey results. Commerce President Ron Urkovich sug- developing that," she said. "That's some- Using a Powerpoint demonstration to gested the formation of a volunteer small thing to think about in terms of who might graphically show the findings, Zimomra business committee to work with the city to provide some of this kind of technical assis- said 3,417 surveys were mailed out and 403 help determine rules, regulations and pro- tance." were returned. She said the 11.8 percent grams to promote small businesses. Veteran Councilman Steve Brown said response rate is very good for a mail survey. "I hope you would consider that sugges- he has never seen a council take such inter- The respondents represented a broad cross tion and give us the opportunity to help the est in the business atmosphere on the island. section of Sanibel businesses, she said. city and help small businesses to make a 'This is the first time since I've been on Zimomra said some definite trends were great contribution to this community," he the council that there has been this kind of revealed by the survey participants. said. attempt to work at this level with the busi- Construction, she said, is the largest indus- ness community," he said. "I give this coun- Longtime Sanibel resident and business- File photo try, with real estate coming in second. A man Sam Bailey praised the city's efforts. cil the credit and the city manager the credit majority of those answering the survey have "I think you're doing a good job and I Sanibel City Manager Judie Zimomra and the leaders of the business community. been in business on Sanibel more than 10 think you're trying to improve Sanibel," he nicate and cooperate with the county and try It's very healthy and very positive that years, and more than 66 percent have their said, adding that cooperation with Lee to make them realize how important we there's a chance to work together." businesses on the island rather than off. County could go along way toward getting a are." Zimomra said she would soon be prepar- Many operate their businesses at home. better share of county tax revenues, "It's Councilman Jim Jennings said the busi- ing a report for the council detailing their list Zimomra said one survey question asked ridiculous the amount of taxes we pay and ness surveys are a step in the right direction. of goals and what progress has been made to what major challenges face Sanibel busi- the percentage we get. We need to commu- realize them. Sanibel Senior Center shows off new look Hefty to retire as City of
By JENNY BURNHAM that we really care about the building. The Sanibel's utility director [email protected] building belongs to the City of Sanibel." The opportunity to redecorate arose when John Hefty was hired as the City the Recreation Facility connecting The Senior Center on Library Way got a center chef Doris Southerton took her annual of Sanibel Utility Director on to the City's reclaimed water pro- fresh coat of paint and some special detail work one-month vacation in July. The weekly hot August 19, 1991, two weeks follow- gram. during the month of July. Members of the City dog grills were suspended, and McDougall, ing the City's purchase of the Council took a look at the improvements during along with Gordon Kraft of the city's Mr. Hefty holds a Bachelor's Sanibel Sanitary Sewer System, and the re-opening of the center's weekly hot dog Department of Public Works, got painting. Degree in Water Resources grill on Wednesday, August 7. has served the City as the Utility Management and a Master's Degree Special touches of stenciling and affirma- Director for the past 14 years. Under in Business Administration. He is a Sandy McDougall, Coordinator for the City tions for good thoughts were provided by Hefty's directorship, the City of certified Waste Water Operator in of Sanibel Island Seniors Program, said the Center volunteers JoAnn McKelvey, Barbara Sanibel undertook its single-largest Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Senior Center's staff members and volunteers Mascari, and Nancy Venuto. infrastructure improvement with the Wisconsin and Iowa, and a State of wanted to "show the city council and the mayor expansion of the Sanibel Sanitary Florida Certified Building.; Sewer System. This included the Contractor. construction of 322,056 linear feet He is the father of two sons. of sewer lines, and 310,191 linear Chris, 28 years old of Philadelphia, feet of force mains, as well as the PA, and Ben, 24 years o!d of expansion of the Donax Water Sarasota, FL. Reclamation Facility from its previ- A reception is scheduled to rec- ous 1.6 million gallons per day ognize Mr. Hefty's on the occasion capacity, to the newly expanded of his retirement on Tuesday, August capacity of 2.375 million gallons per 16, at City Hall from 8:15 a.m. - 9 day. a.m. Immediately following the Director Hefty oversaw 3,100 reception, City Council will present residential connections to the newly Mr. Hefty with a proclamation rec- expanded sewer system as well as ognizing his years of service. 19 customers, three golf courses and The public is invited to attend.
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: By Anne W. Bellew 2340 Periwinkle Wa\ ! P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, Fl. 33957 [email protected] i'hf Island Reporter is | As many of our readers know, islander Sanihi'1"s newspaper of'ivi oid. Richard McCurry had surgery; in June. piihlishcd each 'Ihiiiwduv I And so it was an "old-fashioned" Sanibel with more limn J.fiiHi paid party on Sunday, July 24 to help benefit a vif/'vi hbcrs. and is ihe primary i man who has been an integral part of this news tonne for iiliwdtr\. i island community since the '70s. Everybody was there! Group Publisher Robin Calabrese It was truly hard to keep count of Executive Editor Renny Severance exactly how many people showed up — the estimate is between 300 and 500 over Staff Writers Gary Phillips the course of the afternoon. All wanted to Jenny Burnham let him know how much he's appreciated. Amy Fleming And show up they did, and devoured a 200-pound hog donated by Cotton Advertising Sales Terri Blackmore Willmon and cooked by Chef Dave of Zoo Rich Martin Foods, along with all the trirnmin's that Dana Taylor went with it. to the efforts off everybody there, but espe- Marguerite Burns Bidding on the hundred-plus items cially the bartenders and Elaine at the American Legion, Randy Carson, Mark Production Mgr. Joy Simpkins arranged around the room for a silent auc- tion was hot and heavy, too, paced by the Sutton, Leonard Jackson, Caroline music of Charlie Jenkins and the Willmon, Laura Hesse, Dex Sprinkle and Classifieds & Anne Bellew. Subscriptions Shirlene Grasgreen TroubleStarters. The party was a real hit — so far as is Richard first visited Sanibel in 1976 Phone: (239)472-1587 known, the most successful private fund- and moved here in 1979. He's worked part raising event in island history! — thanks or full-time at well over half the food Fax: (239)472-8398 establishments on the islands (some so meets, Great Island Pickups, Optimist e-mail: long gone you've probably never even Road Rally, Coastal Cleanups — you [email protected] heard of them — how about Joey's? or name it, they've participated. In fact, website:www.breezenewspapers.com The Pancake House? YumYum Bakery? Richard was the "model" for the 2004 Casa Del Mama? Post Office Deli?) — July 4th Road Rally posters and Katie, his Hours: Monday - Friday and at what is now Bank of America since daughter, was the designer of the 2005 T- 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. its very first incarnation as the original shirt! Mrmher: I Imidti I'IVW Awncimicn Bank of the Islands (prior to that becom- The family and the "party committee" Si'iiil'i l-(\ipli\ u Chiiinbrr ul ('oiiinii
By GARY PHILLIPS Columbus, Ohio event with plenty of graduate of Sanibel School and got her putting herself in their way so they gphiliips@breezenewspapers fond memories... and a few bruises. first taste of basketball at the Sanibel would be called for running into her. Lindsay, the 5-foot, 3-inch shooting Recreation Center. She considers her bumps and bruises to The Junior National basketball tour- guard for Estero High School, is the Lindsay said she was first invited to be badges of honor. nament is over for 2005 and 16-year-old daughter of Sanibel Police Lt. James the Florida Junior Nationals in Orlando, "I look like I've been hit by a bus," Lindsay Phillips came back from the Phillips and his wife, Trish. She is a where her play was impressive enough she said with a laugh. to earn an invitation to the national Her mother added that Lindsay is event. She was one of only 15 young proud of her contributions to her team. ladies from Florida to be asked to make "Her trophies have been all her bruis- the trip to Columbus. There she played es," Trish Phillips said. "She can tell on a team made up of girls from Florida, you on each one of them what game she Ohio, New Jersey and South Dakota and got them in and who gave them to her the level of competition was more like and what happened." college than high school. "It went very well. They let us play more like college ball instead of high school," she said. "It was a little "They let is play more rougher. It was a lot of basketball." like soilage bell insteai A lot of basketball included playing from early in the morning until late school..." evening. "We had practice for two hours the first day, then we had our first game at 8 The coaches at Junior Nationals were o'clock that night," she said. "From from colleges all around the United there on we had three games a day." States. Lindsay's coach was Chad Lindsay's father, who served as her Gregory, women's coach at Eckerd coach during her middle school years at Pharmacy School, who has had a bas- Sanibel School, accompanied her on the ketball program for only two years. trip and said he was amazed at how the Lindsay's mother said the facility in girls who had never met before came which the event was held was similar to together quickly as a team. the Sanibel Recreation Center. "The first day I was thinking 'this "It was four times larger and air con- just isn't going to work,' " Phillips said. ditioned," Trish Phillips said. "It had the "Two hours later they're playing togeth- concrete block lower level and then a er like a real team. I was really metal roof. They have six full-sized bas- impressed." ketball courts." Phillips said Lindsay's small size Lindsay will start her junior year at compared to many of the other players Estero next Monday. Besides basketball, wasn't much of a factor. she said volleyball has been another "She was really disrupting her bigger sport for her, but she's uncertain if she'll opponent's game," he said. "They could- play volleyball this season. n't concentrate on what they needed to "I think I'm going to focus more on do because she was all over them. They basketball this year," she said, adding would be trying to get away from her and that she would go back to Junior it kept them from playing their game." Nationals if the opportunity comes her Lindsay said her team was ranked way again. number 11 out of 22 teams and finished "I had a really good time, meeting all the tournament near the same position, the girls and my coach. They're all good but had a big highlight when they upset people. I've never seen anyone work so the sixth-ranked team. She helped her hard to get as far as we did," she said. "I team by drawing several charging fouls would love to go back." against her opponents, purposely •l, •. City boat ramp to close Aug. 15 Beginning Monday, August 15,the boat ramp will not be available for use City of Sanibel will begin reconstruc- during the construction period of Photo by Jamie Phillips tion of the City's public boat ramp at August 15 through September 15, 2005. Estero's Lindsey Phillips, formerly of the Sanibel School, at the Jr. Nationals. Causeway Blvd. and Sextant Drive. The SureClose NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING EXECUTIVE TITLE I 239A72.8223 i The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District will conduct a regularly
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By TIFFANY REPECKI ward and announce they are being vic- To the Editor: [email protected] timized. Most cases are identified using Warning signs or red flags that In case you were wondering, as I was, tips from the community. The coalition may point to a human trafficking if our heightened security at our airports A local group announced its goals in has materials available to help citizens case include: is working, wonder no more. It's not! I the fight against human trafficking better recognize a case of human traf- • A housing situation with a large know it can't possible be foolproof, but it Thursday after learning about a national ficking if one is encountered. The feder- number of occupants. campaign designed to raise public al Trafficking in Persons Program is shouldn't be as inconsistent as it is. • Someone whose communication is I had a recent experience at the awareness. responsible for helping human traffick- restricted or controlled. Sarasota airport for a flight to Atlanta, Ga. Members of The Coalition Against ing victims become eligible to receive benefits and services, which is critical to • Someone who is rarely seen outside A new rule states you cannot have match- Human Trafficking in Southwest Florida the home. met in the council chambers of Cape helping victims regain their dignity and es or a cigarette lighter with you in a • Someone who is always accompa- plane. They confiscate them at the screen- Coral City Hall to review the not-for- become self-sufficient in the United profit organization's mission statement States. Wagner reported since 2000 the nied when outside the home. ing gate — and are not returned to you on • Signs of physical abuse or bruises. your return to the airport. They are and goals. Steven Wagner, director of the agency has aided 760 victims of human destroyed (so they say) unless you give U.S. Department of Health and Human trafficking. • Non-English speaking persons. them to someone not boarding a plane. Services Trafficking in Persons He said there is an estimated 15,000 • Evidence of inability to move or Program, talked about a campaign to 18,000 victims of human trafficking leave job. My carry-on bag went through without • Fear or depression. any problem. After surrendering the launched in 2004 called "Rescue and brought into the United States each year. working parts of my old (1954) Zippo Restore Victims of Human Trafficking." "We haven't begun to make a dent in • No passport or other forms of identi- lighter, I was allowed to board my plane Formed in April the coalition pro- this problem. Progress has been made fication or documentation. with my carry-on iuggage. vides the platform for private citizens, but we are not satisfied by where we Anyone who thinks they have come At my hotel in Atlanta I unpacked my governmental bodies, law enforcement are," Wagner said. "The victims will not in contact with a victim of human traf- carry-on bag. And guess what I see! A and service providers to share informa- report the crime's been perpetuated to ficking can call the Human Trafficking large Bic lighter! And in my shaving kit tion and resources in an effort to locate them." " Information and Referral Hotline at 1 - are spare razors and a large nail clipper and end human trafficking. Spearheaded This is where the "Rescue and !-373-7888. with the extended nail cleaner. To make by the Lee County Sheriff's Office, the Restore" campaign comes in. According matters worse, it was the same scenario at coalition took a leap forward Thursday to the meeting documents, the intent of Source: The Coalition Against Human the Atlanta airport. by defining its objectives. the campaign is to increase the number Trafficking in Southwest Florida I'm back on Sanibel using my Bic According to documents provided at of identified trafficking victims and to the meeting, the vision of The Coalition help those victims receive the services lighter — and the world is safe. "We're definitely at the beginning of Nuff said. Against Human Trafficking in and support they need to rebuild their Southwest Florida is to eradicate mod- lives. The first phase is focusing on out- starting a snowball," he said. "And — Bob Sabatino putting the traffickers out of business by Sanibel ern day slavery in the region. The mis- reach to those individuals who most sion of the organization is to develop a likely encounter victims on a daily basis identifying the victims." network of support in Southwest Florida but may not recognize them as victims. The Coalition Against Human Please send your letters to: in a joint fight against modern day slav- Wagner said law enforcement offi- Trafficking in Southwest Florida has Letters to the Editor ery by: cers, health care providers, service tentatively set its next meeting on Sept. providers and even nail salons all poten- 15. The organization's next steering Island Reporter • Serving as a liaison between law committee meeting tentatively is set for enforcement and service providers tially have had contact with human traf- P.O. Box 808, SaniHe!,!! 33957 ficking victims. Sept. 8 at the Offices of Viles and Fax: (238)472-8398 • Coordinating community resources Beckman, 2075 W. First St., Fort Myers. • Promoting community awareness of "But they don't know it," he said. or the crime Like The Coalition Against Human sancapnews@ Trafficking in Southwest Florida, the • Supporting law enforcement without Editor's note — in*eezenews{iapers.com duplicating services "Rescue and Restore" campaign provides information to help individuals better The Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva Letters must be signed and "Our main goal is to find these vic- identify human trafficking victims and has been instrumental in the establish- include a telephone number tims, these invisible victims as we call brings different entities together to pool ing and support of The Coalition Against for verification. them, rescue and restore," Anna resources but on a national level. Wagner Human trafficking in Southwest Rodriguez, the coalition's founder, said. reported more than 600 groups have Florida. The club continues to make this We reserve the right to edit letters Officials reported victims of human signed up to participate in the campaign. an important focal point of its efforts. for style, grammar and length. trafficking are not likely to come for- The Coalition — notes from a participant By Peggy Newell Wagner said the way to address the Special to the Island Reporter issue is to decentralize it—bring in the local community, educate the public, A recent local case, the Sheriff's task make everyone aware of the telltale signs force, the Coalition Against Human of trafficking. In that way, local efforts Trafficking in Southwest Florida, and the including those of the Zonta Club of PUBLIC NOTICF issue of human trafficking have received Sanibel-Captiva are being seen as "a attention in local media recently. At the model for the nation." Both Wagner and PLANNING COMMISSION MFFT1NG third meeting of the Coalition, it was Molloy said this is all new—"cutting obvious that now the national spotlight is edge"—and developing procedures to focusing in on Lee County and Southwest find victims and deal with the traffickers Florida. The special guest speaker for the are at an early stage. There are an estimat- The Sanibel Planning Commission will task force meeting was Steven Wagner, ed 15,000-18,000 people trafficked into Director of the Trafficking in Persons this country every year and yet, there have convene the regularly scheduled meeting on Program of the US Department of Health only been 760 victims identified by law and Human Services. enforcement. Tuesday, August 9,2005 at 9:00 A.M. In his comments to the gathering of Nationally, 600 local service providers government officials, law enforcement, have signed on as part of a network of the legal community, service providers, committed organizations to address this church representatives and interested issue. Print ads are being run—Wagner THE MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED members of the public, Wagner said he estimated that 85 million people could has been impressed by the local initiative have seen those ads. Pop star Ricky IN MACKENZIE HALL in Lee County. He made special mention Martin has recorded public service of Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney Doug announcements. The public education CITY HALL, 800 DUNLOP ROAD Molloy and Florida Coalition Against process is under way but Wagner Human Trafficking founder Anna acknowledges there is a long way to go. THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME Rodriguez who he said are "pioneers" in For a presentation to your group on their work against human trafficking. human trafficking e-mail: zontasancap Described as a "unique category of @ lycos.com. ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA crime," human trafficking cases have a lot On the Web: zontasancap.com has cur- in common with those of domestic vio- rent information about human trafficking lence including the social stigma and fear and links to other Web sites. For informa- Complete agendas are available at the City Web site: of going public. Victims of both crimes tion or to report possible cases: The www.mysanibel.com. A copy of the agenda is also posted on the are affected by the "psychological Florida Coalition Against Human bulletin board outside City Hall. Agendas subject to amendment. bondage" inflicted by the person in con- Trafficking, 774-4300, or contact local trol. The processes of identifying victims law enforcement. For more information The Planning Commission meeting agenda is-posted on the City's and convicting traffickers are following about the Sheriff's task force meetings of bulletin board. It can be obtained at the Planning Department for no the same path of those in domestic vio- the Coalition Against Human Trafficking lence cases 30 years ago. in SW FL, contact 472-3400. charge or accessed on the City web site at www.mysanibel.com after 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a scheduled meeting. Staff reports and other materials related to the Planning Commission agenda are available for $.15/page from the Planning Department. Culvert project starts on San-Cap Rd. in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding Beginning Monday, August 1, 2005 the at all times, but be aware that the road City of Sanibel will begin construction of alignment and speed limit will be tem- should contact Jim Isom, Administrative Services Director no later a box culvert on Sanibel-Captiva Road at porarily altered during construction with- than one day prior to the proceedings. Telephone (239)472-3700 "approximately mile marker 6 (±0.5 miles in the project limits. for assistance. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay west of Wulfert Road). The project is expected to take about a Service at 711 for assistance. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained month to complete. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of August 4 -10, 2005 • 7 Building a classroom library for middle school readers
By JENNY BURNHAM "I'm working with Susie Holly to [email protected] establish a classroom library so kids can easily get their hands on something to read The Sanibel School's new middle during the 80-minute session," Tomlinson school reading teacher, Jennifer said. Tomlinson, is working with Susie Holly, Tomlinson has drawn up a list of Judy Workman, and Jennifer Lessinger of Newberry and Sunshine State award-win- Macintosh Books and Paper to build a ning books from past and present. The list classroom library of literature for middle is available at Macintosh Books and Paper school readers. so anyone who wishes to donate a book for The reading program Tomlinson has the middle school students can choose designed will address state standards lo from the. list, purchase the book at a dis- prepare students to take the FCAT, count, and have it sent directly to the Tomlinson said. "That is informational school. reading, and most of the kids are working "I've been involved with the school a at a fairly high level," she said. long time," Holly said. "And I'm happy to As the students progress from sixth to do anything to help them and to promote eighth grades, Tomlinson plans to shift the reading in children." focus of the reading program to literature, Macintosh Books is located at 2365 to enhance student skills in that area. Periwinkle Way. Phone: (239) 472-1447. Friends Who receives jody Workman, Susie Holly, and Jennifer Lessinger of Macintosh Books and Paper, Bank Of The with their youngest reader, Sam Lessinger, aged four months. From Staff Reports and visibility to Friends Who Care is an important way Congratulations to Dorothy Simpson, the for us to show how much we appreciate being your winner of the "We Love Our Islands" promotion island bank." sponsored by Bank Of The Islands. Dorothy was Are you a past winner in the We Love Our Islands spotted with a "We Love Our Islands" decal on Program? Bank Of The Islands invites all past winners her vehicle. That won her the right to select of the program to come by the bank to receive, a limit- which local non-profit cause would receive a ed edition silkscreen t-shirt. Dorothy and all future charitable contribution of $300 from the Bank •\ mners will receive their t-shirts at the time of the Of The Islands. This contribution marks donation check presentation. $13,700 given to island non-profits through the All islanders are invited to stop by the bank at 1699 !'.-riwinkle Way at the comer of Casa Ybel Road to get Bank's We Love Our Islands program : Dorothy chose Friends Who Care to receive .; ! ree "We Love Our Islands" decal and details on how the Bank's donation. \ou and your favorite charity can become our next "Friends Who Care is one of the. very quiet, lucky winners. very effective groups that define island caring. When there's a person or family in need, Loft to right: Karen Bell from Friends Who Care, Bank Friends Who Care is there to make a "differ- Of The Islands Manager Rob Lisenbee, and We Love ence," said Bank Of The Islands Manager Rob Our Islands winner Dorothy Simpson. Lisenbee. "Being able to give financial support
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14970 Capliva Drive. Captiva (239) 472-7800 • (239) 472-7861 Fax (866) 472-7800 VIPREALTY.COM 8 • WeekofAugust4*-iO,2005 • ISLAND REPORTER Earlier this year, Burr accepted the honorary co-chair- been only four other years in which there were five manship of the capital campaign to raise funds for the named storms by Aug. 1. In those four years, the average museum, and it was hoped at that time that the famous number of named storms was 15. actor, known throughout the world, would visit the We haven't even seen the busiest part of the hurricane islands in behalf of the project. season yet, Zeliff said. Compiled by JENNY BURNHAM Burr, accompanied by Robert Benevides, who is chair- 'Mid-August to late September are the most active [email protected] man of the board of R.B. Productions, and is serving as months for hurricanes," Zeliff said. "Hurricane season honorary co-chair, are expected to arrive on the island ends on Nov. 30." 1 Sunday, according to William Hallstead of Sanibel, the Erin was 1995's second Atlantic hurricane. Hurricane 20 years noted novelist and writer who is also chairman of the Allison hit the Florida coastline on June 5, making it the board of directors for me Shell Museum. earliest recorded hurricane to hit Florida. Allison arrived August 8,1985 Burr and Benevides will'stay at the Lands End five days after the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. Twigs hands the Players their first defeat Condominium at the South Seas plantation Resort oh Captiva. of the season Hallstead said that Burr and Benevides, both avid shell From the first inning when over-throw errors gave collectors with collections of outstanding specimen their opponents two nuts, the previously undefeated shells, will tape a public service promotion for the Shell August 3-9, 2( Players from Cablevision had known it would be a long Museum. game July 31 in the Sanibel Women's softball league. "They both wanted to visit Sanibel and Captiva in Blind Pass dredging postponed until 2001 Too long. order to meet the board of directors of the Shell Instead of starting to dredge Blind Pass as soon as tur- The opposing team from Twigs capitalized on errors Museum," Hallstead commented, "and inspect plans Sot tle season ends, the sand removal won't begin until and played outstanding on the defensive field to hand the the project." January at the earliest Players their first loss of the season, 8-3. "We're toying to work in a time window mat will least Even the bats which were averaging ten runs per game impact nesting shorebirds, nesting turtles and nesting could barely squeeze a hit through the Twigs defense led bald eagles," said Alison Hagerup, administrator of the by pitcher Irish Phillips. 1.0 'yours tgt: Captiva Esosion Prevention District (CEPD). Phillips combined with left-fielder Beth Rizzo in the August 4,1995 At the regular monthly meeting of me CEPD board of sixth inning to tag out the runner headed for home plate. commissioners last Thursday, July 27, Hagerup explained The defensive play left the Players stranded for the Erin go blah to the board that the project engineer recently notified the second time with bases loaded unable to score. hi the end, Hurricane Erin's punch packed less ten last U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about the change in the hi the second game of women's softball, Island Condo weekend's unexpected rainfall. After initial forecasts proposed start date. The project had been slated to begin Maintenance lifted their record to an even three wins and putting Sanibel and Lee County in Erin's direct path, the in October, as soon as the area was free of loggerhead sea three losses after posting a mercy-rule shutout over storm made a jiggle to the north and spared the island the turtle nests. Chance Chiropractic Clinic, 15-0. brunt of the storm. - The change came about based upon U.S. Fish and Left in Erin's wake, however, are statistics might keep Wildlife Service comments regarding the nesting of other the adrenaline pumping as much as Monday and threatened species, including bald eagles, snowy plovers Tuesday's weather reports. and least terns. * According to the city's weather consultant Bill Zeliff, Rob Loflin, natural resources director for the city of August 3,1990 July has been one of the most active Julys this century for Sanibel, says the window directly reflects a concern for hurricanes. Sanibel's only active bald eagle nest Raymond Burr to visit Captiva to pro- "This is only the second time this" century where our mote new Shell Museum named storms appeared in July," Zeliff said. "Storms Renowned "Perry Mason" star Raymond Burr will Allison, Barry, Chantal, Dean and Erin have all made an visit Sanibel and Captiva next weekend to assist in the appearance in July." promotion and fundraising efforts in behalf of the The last tune there were four named storms in the August 4,2004 $1,250,000 Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum to be con- month of July was in 1966. And, according to the Lee County threatens suit unless City of structed on Sanibel Island. County Office of Emergency Management, there have Sanibel drops theirs Threats from Lee County to sue the City of Sanibel if they don't drop their lawsuii blocking construction of a new causeway drawbridge will not work, the city's legal counsel said-Wednesday. City Attorney Ken Cuyl< said that allegations from the county's legal staff that in city's suit resulted in esca- lading construction costs for ie work are erroneous. "It's a fairly transparent e Sort on their part to force a settlement with the City Cou til," he said, The city filed its suit in S luary, the same time that a citizens group called Save Our Bay, Inc., filed their liti- gation. The county's legal epartment contends that a bond issue agreed upon at ma t time to cover the work was lost as a result of the filings lat, coupled with the rising costs of concrete and steel, resulted in a jump in con- struction costs from $54 mill on to $100 million, Cuyler said the city's suit seeks to force the county to repair the drawbridge, rattier than replace it The suit, he said was not intended to bl ck financing to cover the OUR PRICES ARE work... The city suit sought to ei brce the intedocal on the grounds that Lee County should have been using toHrev - enues to maintain the bridge The court, Gray said, ruled HOTTER THAN EVER! the interlocal was invalid. 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Everything in our Land City of Sanibel faces special problems Development Code, and everything we do due to real estate and rental costs which we hs variances or we have areas where j are higher than the area average and the we're willing to bend," Denham said, i relative isolation of the island. Most city "When it's an occasion when we can help j employees cannot afford to live on the an employee with a housing situation, I | island and face a time consuming and think we should so whatever we can." expensive commute each workday. The Brown said it's more than a courtesy or city is exploring ways to assist employees concern for the employee but also pro- • with locating and obtaining housing on vides better city services to the public. the island. "To have a police officer who lives on Sanibei City Council has discussed the island, or a utility person, benefits the employee housing assistance in previous city," he said. "That's why we need to Zontians with:Interim Director of Partners for Breast Cancer Care: Nancy Dorrity, meetings and considered the issue again address employee housing." Dianne Simmons, Joan Farris, Connie Cfancey, Karen Pati, Claire Fallen, Sandl Tuesday. Councilman Steve Brown said Councilman Tom Rothman asked if Hutchins, ing^ Giissman, Caroline Hoisingion, NolaTheiss, and Phyllis Bogen. the matter should be considered a priority. exceptions to the CHR guidelines would "We need to address city employee be allowed. Pat Rebsarrien, the interim director of medical procedures have been donated. housing," he said. "Let's get that set up as "Is there any flexibility we have as a Partners for Breast Cancer Care Pat said that PfBCC also works with a soon as possible." city council to be able to provide employ- (PfBCC), spoke to an interested group network of organizations throughout the City Manager Judie Zimomra told the ee assisted housing, possibly through the of Zontians iat a recent meeting at county to help women and men address council there is no money earmarked at BMRH program?" he said. Gully's restaurant. PfBCC's mission is this important healthcare issue. There this time for such a project. City Attorney Ken Cuyler said the to save lives and reduce suffering from are low or no cost services available for "When we presented the working bud- question needs more study, but is possi- breast cancer:through improved access people with no health insurance. get we did advise council that there is no ble. to healthcare.: Zonta has awarded a We understand the Kiwanians were money in the working budget for an "I'd want to look at it some more. I'd grant to Partners for Breast Cancer Care wondering if jeweler Scott Congress had employee housing assistance program," want to talk to the CHR attorney, but I for a number iof years. Pat explained to wandered into the wrong meeting and she said. "And currently it's not on coun- think in general, yes, you can set up a pro- the group that the money has been used should have been speaking to the cil's goal list." gram," Cuyler said. "It might be a little for women inineed on Sanibel- Captiva. Zontians. We thought about sending Pat Zimomra said she and her staff need different program, there would obviously PfBCC w$s started in the early over to Kiwanis to remind them that they direction from council on how to fit have to be an adjustment to the criteria." 1990's as part of a large cancer control should be doing self-exams. In 2005, employee housing into the council's goal Hyatt said CHR wants to heip city research project at the University of over 211,000 women will develop breast list and budget. employees and has the experience and Vermont. When the research grant cancer nationally, 1960 men will also. The city has a program administered resources to do so. expired, PfBCC stepped in to fill the PfBCC is a Lee County non-profit sup- by Community Housing Resources, Inc. "CHR really wants to emphasize it's need in the cojmmunity to help the under ported by grants and contributions from (CHR) providing below market rate hous- desire to assist the city. We first brought served access breast cancer screening the community. For additional informa- ing (BMRH). Jan Hyatt, CHR Executive this to council in 1990, for instance, as a and treatment; tion, go to their website at www.pflbcc.org Director, gave a report to the council. At a concern," she said. "We feel we have the Currently, i PfBCC works with or call 239-454-8583. prior council meeting Hyatt gave three expertise, both within our staff and the approximately 600 women and men a The Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva is a recommendations for assisting city board to address this. We literally have the year. They also work with Partners in service organization of professional women employees. She reminded council location for this work to occur." Health, which includes over 100 physi- working together to provide hands on assis- Tuesday that the first was to establish a She said the BMRH program should be cians and six hospitals, to obtain thou- tance, advocacy, and funds to strengthen counseling service which could help kept separate from the employee program. sands of dollars in healthcare treatment women's lives on the islands, in Lee locate available housing on the island and "The criteria and standards for BMRH including marhmograms, biopsies, mas- County, and around the world through coordinate realtor and rental agents with and EAH need to be kept separate as tectomies, radiation and chemotherapy Zonta International. Additional information employees. Credit counseling and other opposed to mixing up the programs," she for their patients. To date, $5 million in is available at www.zontasancap.com. services could be part of the program. The said. "So we would like to ask for your second phase of the plan is providing consideration to allow the CHR expertise down payment assistance and the third to be involved in this and try to keep the would be actual construction or purchase guidelines totally separate." of a home. Hyatt requested that council proceed "We feel it's quite possible to go for- with the first phase of the program and ward with option one, the counseling ser- include the estimated $40,000 cost into V vice, in the coming year," she said. the 2005-2006 budget now under consid- Paradise has found "That's a very inexpensive alternative. We eration. a new address... could try this over the coming year and "This has been an issue that has accu- f work on the other recommendations also mulated over time. It can't be solved over the course of the year." tomorrow," she said. "We need to PINE ISLAND, t Hyatt said the counseling service approach this logically and properly and would need computer and software not adversely effect the BMRH program FLORIDA... resources, minimal office space and possi- in the process." f bly a part-time employee. The council agreed to pursue the mat- A stumbling block faced by the pro- ter and have in included in the upcoming t Onecr t gram as it stands today is the income budget which will be finalized in guidelines for inclusion in CHR housing. September. The new fiscal year starts f Many city employees come in just above October 1. 'Pine Islands f t Best [ocationsl Pine Island, FL f San-Cap Optimist Club helps CHR kids f MatCacFta (PenninsuCa f with back to school funds for supplies f Mangrove Cove f f Located in Historic fishing village1. f Main Mouse f %ey t 3366 Stringfellow Rd, St. James City f f (Look for the blue and yellow building 7 miles from the center) f f Office: 239-282-5200 or Tollfree at 1-866-547-5263 Jan Hyatt (Executive Director City of Sanibel's Housing Foundation) receives check from Richard McCurry (President Sanibel Captiva Optimist Club), the funds will be divided and split amongst the kids going back to school. f f is i i.k ins s f s * i ?,«.? •;.. GOOD HEDGES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS .0 Yew podocarpus (Podocarpus macro- phylla "Maki"), zones 8-11, native to If Robert Frost had lived in Southwest Japan, moderately salt-tolerant — Here's Florida instead of New England, his a northern-looking shrub known for its famous poem about fences might have thick, green, pine-like foliage. The shrub been ti$ed, "Good hedges make good also makes a fine small tree, but as a neighbors." Many shrubs and trees are hedge it does well at a height of 6 to 10 suitable'for hedges and landscape screens; feet. The yew is very cold-hardy, flourish- here are,.a some top choices: ing throughout much" of the Deep South. This is one of the most problem-free of shrubs and it does well in a variety of FORMAL PRIVACY HEDGES soils, and in sunny or partially shaded Island These are close-clipped hedges, made environments. up of plants with small leaves, small flow- Gardening ers and a dense, compact growth habit. INFORMAL PRIVACY HEDGES Ron Sympson Yew podocarpus £ Cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco), Though the growth habit of plants in zones 10-11, native to Florida, green these hedges is compact, the leaves and flowers are larger, and they look better A Piltosporum (Pittosporutn tobira), ly fast growth rate. is highly salt-tolerant, red-tip is not salt- zones 8-10, native to eastern Asia, tolerant — Good for hedges, the when they are selectively pruned for an informal look. highly salt-tolerant — Interesting for its |5| Silver buttonwood (Conocarpus cocoplum is also an ideal addition to round-leafed foliage, the pittosporum is erectus sericea), zones 10-11, native home wildlife habitats because of its large available in both green and variegated to Florida, highly salt-tolerant — Silver white to purple fruits. The cocoplum's <§P| Croton (Codiaeum variegatum), forms. Ideal for be.achfront planting, it buttonwoods are often used as hedges, leaves are shyiy and roundish and its tiny zones 9-11, native to Malaysia, slight- does well in both full sun and part shade. but they do better as informal landscape white. flowfers are fragrant magnets for ly salt-tolerant — Prized for its bright, Because of its fast growth, the pittospo- screens. The asymmetrically arranged honeybe.es. colorful foliage of greens, yellows, rum requires frequent pruning to keep it lower branches of the shrub tend to turn oranges, pinks and reds, the croton makes dense. Its clusters of creamy white flow- woody fairly quickly, so that there will |*| Eugenia (Syzygium paniculatum), a great unsheared hedge, and also is excel- ers appear in spring and have a fragrance always be a sparse look down under. The zones 9B-11, native to Australia, not lent for background plantings and as free- akin to that of orange blossoms. silvery-gray foliage is striking. Its salt-tolerant — This shrub has dense standing specimens. Crotons do well in Florida's sandy soil and will thrive in full gnarled branches are ideal for attaching foliage, emerging as tiny reddish leaves LANDSCAPE SCREENS bromeliads and orchids, and are that later turn dark green. The University sun or partial shade, though brighter col- favorites of nesting birds. of Florida labels it a "superior plant" for ors are produced in full sun. Plants in landscape screens are hedges, and it has, in fact, become the allowed to grow to their mature heights, H> Ixora Nora Grant (Ixora X "Nora rather than kept at a five or six foot ^| Southern red cedar (Juniperus silici- clipped-hedge du jour throughout much of cola), zones 8-10, native to Florida, the southern half of the state. Grant"), zones 9B-11, native to height, typical of hedges. southern Asia, slightly salt-tolerant — highly salt-tolerant — This prominent This popular Ixora cultivar has large ^| Areca palm (Chrysalidocarpus member of the juniper family grows (0 Florida privet (Forestiera segregata), throughout the Deep South and typically zones 8-11, native to Florida, highly green leaves and huge clusters of star- lutescens), zones 9B-11, native to shaped, hot pink to red flowers that Madagascar, moderately salt-tolerant — reaches a height of 30 to 40 feet, with an salt-tolerant — Closely resembling its upright, symmetrical growth habit and a northern cousin, the common privet, the makes it an attractive hedge. Because of Arecas have long been successfully used its looser form, it should be pruned in Florida to create natural screens. They spread of 20 to 30 feet. When the trees Florida privet is good hedge material for are grouped, they form an attractive full sun to partial shade and will reach a selectively to maintain best appearance work well because they grow fast and and to allow better flowering. The Nora spread by clumping along the base, landscape screen and wildlife cover. The mature height of 10 to 15 feet. Though southern red cedar is a fast-growing tree probably best-used as a small tree, many Grant also makes a nice free-standing sending up new palms. At maturity, shrub that can grow to 12 feet in height. these trees reach heights of 20 to 30 feet, adaptable to full sun or partial shade and Floridians still use the privet for formal a variety of soils. hedges that can be tightly clipped. with frond spreads of eight to 10 feet. |H Natal plum {Carissa grandiflora), The multiple trunks are slim and ringed, zones 9B-11, native to southern Asia, and branch out just above ground level. |j| Ixora flame of the woods (Ixora coc- Ron Sympson publishes Florida ciweft),fzones-9B-l ], native to south- highly salt-tolerant — This flowering plant with edible fruit is a bit thorny but |H Sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera), Garden magazine; the summer issue fea- ern Asia, slightly salt-tolerant — This tures Florida's beautiful orchids, fra- long-time Florida favorite is excellent for good for hedge use. It is a slow-growing zones 9B-11, native to Florida, high- plant -that can reach heights of 10 feet ly salt-tolerant — The sea grape is high- grance, gardens and attracting butter- use in sheared hedges because of its com- flies. An annual subscription of four pact branching aad its two to three inch and is excellent for both beachfront and ly adaptable to a variety of conditions. It inland use. The dwarf variety, boxwood, produces an edible fruit and is a good issues is $37; a single issue is $12.50. leaves. While red is the predominant To ask a question or place an order, flower color, it can also be found in yel- rarely exceeds three feet. The juicy fruit choice for attracting wildlife to our back can be eaten raw, cooked, or in preserves. yards. Though often grown as small go online at www.TheFloridaGarden low, white and pink. The clusters of tubu- .com; send an e-mail to ronsympson lar blooms are favorites of hummingbirds. The natal plum is moderately tolerant of trees, sea grapes make good informal drought and cold weather. screens because of their lush, large green @ earthlink.net; or write to Ron The slow-growing shrub can reach heights Sympson, 11691 Dawn Cowrie Drive, of 15 feet if left untrimmed. leaves. Most people keep them trimmed at about six feet. They have a moderate- Fort Myers, FL 33908. ••••• Youth Soccer gearing up for new season Registration deadline is August 13 Center, East End Deli and The Sanibel The Sanibel Youth Soccer season is fast Company. Off-island, forms can be approaching and league organizers are picked up at The Prime Financial Group, expecting another banner year. 15550 McGregor Boulevard. Forms are also available by calling league registrar 4 "Excitement is running high," reports I league president Kirk Williams. "The camp Holly Smith at 472-0026 or Kirk we ran in June was well attended and this Williams at 472-0871. Lastly, online 1 summer's Wednesday pick-up games have registration is available at the league's - i!-« been a lot of fun too." website www.sanibelsoccer.org Registration forms should be mailed s«* • The registration deadline for the fall sea- son is August 13. Price is just $60 per play- to Sanibel Youth Soccer, PO Box 392, er with additional family members receiv- Sanibel, FL 33957. For further informa- ing a $10 discount. Teams will be tion visit the league website or call Kirk announced the week of August 22 and prac- Williams at 472-0871. tices begin August 29. Games are held on Shore to please*. .Coiantry Woods Saturday mornings beginning September 17. The season wraps up November 12 with Dunes Men's playoff games and an awards picnic. Weatheied Collection The league offers several easy ways Golf Association NTERIORS to register. Registration forms are avail- JULY 27,2005 The Weathered Collection Decorating Dens enhances natures handiwork able on-island at the Sanibel Rec. 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No need to bother with snail mail foxes or e-mail Come inside, and tet us help you submit your news, whatever fihe topic. ^ lyix ytfwr press f cka^e «a«> V»or v?i 1 •*•-.-.' 1 Cf i • 12 • Week of August 4-10, 2005 • ISLAND REPORTER Beyond bricks and mortar: Sanibel "online1 By JENNY BURNHAM eBay effectively. Koc and Dowling con- [email protected] duct their online auctions on a consign- ment basis. In addition to getting a grip on their "Lots of people have lots of things in budgets and'finances, owners of business- their houses that they would like to sell," es in seasonal markets can try to balance said Koc. income fluctuations by opening secondary While the Internet businesses prosper, outlets in locations that have year-round Koc continues- to generate marketing traffic or where the season is opposite to schemes. that of the primary outlet. "I have lots of ideas," said Koc. "When But what about an outlet that is cheap to I'm not here I'm walking and biking and build and run, accessible to anyone in the biking and walking." Exercising gives her world who has a telephone line, and open plenty of time to think. "Fll have ideas on 24 hours a day? the bikepath," Koc said. "I call my hus- "The internet gives small business own- band and tell him, write this down." ers the opportunity to do business year- Which does Koc prefer, e-tail or bricks round in an otherwise seasonal environ- and mortar? ment," Steve Greenstein, executive direc- "I like them equally," said Koc. "I enjoy tor of Uie Sanibel-Captiva Islands selling no matter what." Chamber of Commerce, told the Island eBay seller ID: needfulthingsforever Reporter. www.sanibelauctions.com Here are a few. Sanibel businesses that use the Internet productively. Vacations by the keyword "We do a lot of marketing online, espe- Flexibility on the fly: Needful Things cially with search engine optimization," June KQC of Needful Things had a web- said Rebecca Berger, Director of site for several years before Hurricane Operations at Sanibel Holiday. "We don't Charley. After the storm, she found herself do realtime booking, however. We held off Photo by Jenny Burnham needing to "push product, and make the for a long time because we like the per- June Koc at Needful Things it rent," so she turned to eBay. There, at her sonal level of service that booking over the (Overture is a Yahoo! search marketing "It's important to keep our website as up store Needful Things Forever, she sells phone gives. It also eliminates any prob- product). Pay-per-clicks allow businesses to date as possible, especially with specials," ip^ffejShe same goods that she sells from lems with someone booking a unit based to bid on certain search words or word she said. "We find mat 65 to 75 percent of l^^tbrefront in Tabitian Gardens. on a photograph. We can tell people exact- 1 combination search strings, such as "sani- our reservations come within a 30-45 day Koc varies the inventory she carries on ly whatfthe unit is like." bel island accommodations." window from arrival. We have an email eBay, auctioning whatever catches her eye. The company's web site, sanibelholi- "We bid on these words at 37 cents a database, and once a month we send emails "I'll look at something in the store and say, day.com, also features photos of all the click upward," said Berger. "Right now, to previous guests to let them know what the I'll take this home and sell it on eBay." vacation rental units, both interior and with Google, we are bidding on over 70 specials are. The majority of our bookings in Koc has a caution for online vendors, exterior, so people can see the units first- keywords." July and August are coming specifically however, saying "eBay is fickle. One week hand, "or as first-hand as a photo can be," That number of keyword bids will not from the specials page. It's the best thing we one item sells like hotcakes, the next week, said Berger. decline when season starts again, said did. We cut out that whole back-and-forth no." Using the internet is "imperative year- Berger. "We're actually increasing the like used car salesmen. It's already there in Koc's success on eBay led to an round," said Berger, "but it is very benefi- number of keywords we target in summer black and white right up front." Internet joint venture with island business- cial in summer. We do step up our online months, and we will continue with those," Berger uses a content management tool man Jim Dowling. Through their website presence during off-season, as it is the she said, to make immediate changes to the site, sanibelauctions.com, which was created most cost-effective way to present our Sanibel Holiday also tracks the site's such as posting new photographs. by Dowling's father Tom, the entrepre- product." conversion rate, which is the comparison of • '*! can-do jt in a matter of seconds," she neurs target individuals who have items to Sanibel Holiday uses pay-per-click the number of hits on the site to the number said. sell online but don't know how to work campaigns through Google and Overture of requests for information, that users place Berger's Internet skills are all self- through me site's reservation form. -. ' taught, "out of necessity," she said. -c "We track the conversion rate to afea- "The Internet intrigues me. I've been 'sonable dollar amount?' Bergpf said. -; \: here nine years and it's amazing to me how NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT "It allows us to compete with the bigger far it's come along, how much it's guys, on the islands." / ,..,.* OF ORDINANCE^) 05-012,05-013 & 05-014 Using, the Internetis "extremely m'^j- www.sanibelholiday.com CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA cost effective than placing ah ad in a fray- : el guide or a classified or travel section of High tecrtat. iginals The Sanibel City Council will meet to continue the Public Hearing and discussion a newspaper," said Berger. •'What's nice „• And then thesrj|s a business that is tak- August 16,2005 at Sanibel City Hall in the Council Chambers (MacKenzie Hall), 800 about it, and the reason we switched our ing a solid custoafer base developed over Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, at 9:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to consider proposed marketing to this year-round and especial- sixteen years and leaving a physical loca- enactment of the following ordinance(s) to be titled: ly in the summer, is it's a qualified lead.-7 tion to expand as .an internet storefront Someone reading a classified ad and call^ instead. •-•;•• ing for a free brochure could just be doing At the end of August, the gallery 9:15 a.m. a. ORDINANCE 05-013 PERTAINING TO CHAPTER 90 OF it out of boredom, but an online user who Aboriginals: Art of the First Person will THE SANIBEL CODE ENTITLED "FEES", ARTICLES I, H, searches for 'sanibel-island condo rental' III AND IV, AMENDING THE PERMIT, DEVELOPMENT close so owners Susanne and Bill Waites and clicks through to the form is probably can concentrate on their specialty web REVIEW AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES SET FORTH coming here." THEREIN; AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR sites. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS OR APPROVALS The company employs outside consul- The store's lease in the Village was REQUIRED BY THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND tants to help with the layout and setup of expiring, and "if we were to re-up it would PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. the site, search engine optimization, and mean three more years," said Susanne the pay-per-click campaigns. The site Waites. "We thought, if we ever want to ORDINANCE 05-014 PERTAINING TO CHAPTER 14 OF recently underwent a redesign to make it just do this, it's time to give it a try:" 9:30 a.m. b. THE SANIBEL CODE ENTITLED "BUILDING AND more search-engine friendly and to add a The Waites began with a single web site, BUILDING REGULATIONS"; AMENDING ARTICLE IV, page of special rental offers. tribalworks.com. They expanded with three PERMITS, SECTION 14-191, FEE SCHEDULE, AND The summer months attract last-minute more sites mat feature Zunrart and fetishes. ARTICLE V, STANDARDS, SECTION 14-212, VALUE OF clientele, according to Berger. PROJECT OR WORK; AMENDING THE BUILDING PERMIT AD BUILDING REGULATION RELATED FEES SET FORTH THEREIN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 930 am c ORDINANCE 05-012 GRANTING TO LEE COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., (LCEC) ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AN ELECTRIC FRANCHISE; IMPOSING PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS RELATING THERETO; PROVIDING FOR QUARTERLY PAYMENTS TO THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION, View our presniwn vacation rent* CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Said proposed ordinance(s) are on file and may be inspected by the public at the City Clerk's office, Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinances. If a person decides to appeal a decision made by Council on- any matter considered at this meeting/hearing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, to include the testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Jim Isom, Director of Administrative Services no later than one day prior to the proceedings. Telephone (239) 472-3700 for assistance. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service Native American jewelry, and Native number 711. The Web page for sanibelholiday.com ISLAND REPORTER • Week of August 4 - 10, 2005 • 13 VOX POPULI QUESTION: What are you looking forward to By JENNY BURNHAM this school year? [email protected] "Reading." "Seeing my friend "To embarking on a "To have all students "Meeting new friends." — Danielle Carusi Jason." career in law enforce- thrive in our nurturing Fort Lauderdak, Fla ^j^ jjessj — Carson Barnes having breakfast at Jerry's ment." learning community. Gumming, Ga "Learning times tables — Chad Fuller And to make our school visiting the parrots at Jerry's even more School Starts and math. I like that." starts atMison Sf£ excellent." Got an idea for a question? Monday, August 8 in the Criminal justice program Fax us at 472-8398 —Andrew Eessi — Maureen McMenemy or email: St. Louis, Mo Secretary, the Sanibel School Drive Carefully! at Billy's Bikes sancapnews® breezenewspapers.com American pottery, and will be adding a couple hope to travel, depending upon Photo by fourth site dedicated to Eskimo art. their longtime retail staff to manage the Jenny Burnham The loyalty of their collector customers web sites while they are gone. is an all-season asset for the gallery. "You can't just let it drop," she said. "We've been here 16 years," said Waites, "You have to stay on it." "so even after Charley we did very well." Waites is expecting that an internet www.tribalworks.com business will be more work than a retail www.zunilink.com store, because everything will be shipped, www.native-jewelrylink.com she said. Because it's important to get out www.native-potterylink.com and meet the artists they represent, the Susan Waites of Aboriginals: Art of the First Person. Pine Island Realty, me. A tBam a roach to 'v. PP offering the island lifestyle for 25 years ror a fuii list of available properties visit us online at www.pine-island.com where we're open 24/7 Photo by Jenny Bun i i Some of the unusual art available at Aboriginals: Art of the First Person. Are you confused about the new auto donation laws? Bring in your car, boat or RV to Goodwill and we'll tell you how you can get the most out of your donation. Calf (239) §95-2106 ext. 273 or 265 .Mj Goodwill Auto Sales & Donation Center 3333 Fowler St., Fort Myers ^^ i?a^% .' "-*-,; =^^ ^-"9-*;^% ,^-*^' V'i*«' r i C t •" '•"J ^ i „ S1, «^V^ -^-«=!^^ V=fv^v 'f u * t Industries of Southwest rionda inc Oonafey Sfiop, Cfsange a itffei 283 1028 283 ©909 800-741-0805 • For a more extensive list of events, see this week's Islander, available free all over the islands. Dateline • Week of August 4-10 Notices of upcoming events to appear in Dateline must be received by Friday for the following Thursday's publication. Notices received by Monday will appear according Looking ahead ... Upcoming events to available space. Fax 472-8398 THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 4 Games at the 5 Gourmet " Free ReMd 7 Jammin'at 8 Bridge at 9 SCCF Butterfly 10 Yoga& Senior Ctr. Singles ffae Legion S.CA, House Tours Mates a.m. - 8 p.m, Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. ger pontoon boat daily 11 am, 1 p.m.,tour All levels welcome. $2 members, $4 non- On exhibit: - 5 p.m. members.472-5743 • ARTS FOR ACT auction preview at is approx. 90 minutes. Edison College's Robert Rauschenberg SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH: Evening cruise daily at 6 p.m. These tours HEALING HEARTS, support group for Gallery. Come and get a sneak peek, and Summer service schedule: Traditional with also include a visit to the touch tank. Tour loss from suicide meets the second pick out your auction favorites. Communion 9 a.m.; Contemporary with is approx. 2 hours. Thursday of each month at 9470 Childrens' Church 10:30 a.m. Breakfast cruises include includes coffee, HealthPark Circle. Sponsored by Hope • ART BY THE disABLEd, a juried exhibi- Hospic&6 - 7:30 p.m. 489-9149 tion sponsored by the Lee Memorial SANIBEL-CAPnVA CONSERVATION juice, and pastry. Also includes visit to the FOUNDATION NATURE CENTER, touch tank. Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 MINDFUL YOGA with Murari Brian Health System's Arts in Healthcare pro- Healy, from May 3 through June 25. Class gram. Art League of Fort Myers, 1451 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road (1 mile west of am Tarpon Bay Road), (239) 472-2329 All cruises include Touch Tank Exploration will explore the techniques of Classical Monroe St., Fort Myers. Opening recep- Ashtanga Yoga, including pranayama, the tion August 4,6 - 7:30 pm Trails, Education Center, Nature Shop and at 11am., 1 pm and 3 p.m. Program Bookstore: $3/adult, children under 17 approx. 1/2 hour. Yamas and Niyamas, and Chakras. Series • DOUG MACGREGOR AT THE is $99, individual class $15. ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS. Fort free, members free. Kayak/canoe rentals daily 8 am—6 pm, Myers' favorite cartoonist presents his orig- Hours: Open 8:30 am. to 4 p.m. Monday last rental goes out at 4 pm. Thursday and Tuesday classes at the SCA, inal drawings. 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort through Friday; 10 am to 3 p.m. Saturday. Motorized 20' pontoons available for 2175 Periwinkle Way, 9 -10:15 am. Myers. Native Plant Nursery: (239) 472-1932. Saturday classes at BIG ARTS, 900 rental, holds 8 people. 472-8900 Dunlop Rd. 9:30 -10:45 am • KRISTA AND LEO JOHNSON, recent Open 8:30 am - 5 p.m. Monday through TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE DRIVE, paintings at the BIG ARTS Founder's Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 pm Saturday. Saturday - Thursday, 10 am., 1 p.m., and 4 Gallery through the month of July. BUCK KEY KAYAKING ADVEN- pm. Wildlife Drive is now open from 7:30 • VISIONS OF SUCCESS at BIG ARTS, TURES in cooperation with Captiva a.m. to 6 pm Saturday through Thursday. features work by high school students in Kayak Company. Explore the Back Bay Wildlife Drive is closed on Friday. Migrant Summer Institutes at FGCU and estuary in and around Buck Key, learn Reservations, 472-1351 USE Phillips Gallery, open daily 1 - 4 pm about the natural and cultural history of the SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY: Every week area. No kayaking experience necessary, The naturalists at Tarpon Bay Explorers • GOURMET SINGLES SUPPER CLUB appropriate for all ages. $35/person, RSVP will started up free lunchtime talks at 12:30 meets every Friday in the finest restaurants On stage: and info 472-5300. pm. on the observation deck overlooking in the area. For more info, call 332-8191 • ROCK'N ROLL BEACH PARTY at the LIFE ALONG OUR TRAILS Guided trail the most beautiful setting on Sanibel and • BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER at St. Schoolhouse Theatre, 2200 Periwinkle walks with discussion of natural and cul- last about half an hour. Michaels and All Angels. Fridays 10 a.m.- Way. May 19 - August 13,472-6862 tural history. Programs begin in SCCF Tarpon Bay Explorers is located at the 11:30; am. in the Parish Hall. 472-2173. • DISNEY LIVE! WINNIE THE POOH, Nature Center, proceed to trails.lO:OO a.m. north end of Tarpon Bay Rd. 472-8900. the first in a series of touring Disney- and 2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free to Call for reservations for all activities. 472- themed productions. An interactive members; $3 for nonmembers. 8900 Broadway-caliber theatrical experience for TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is offering ADVENTURES IN PARADISE: at the young children and families. Barbara B. naturalist led tours on the Tarpon Bay por- Port Sanibel Marina, a mile past the toll tion of the 'Ding' Darling National • DOGGIE WASH AND PET LUAU spon- Mann Performing Arts Hall, August 2 -3 booth, trolley service available: sored by the Humane Society of Lee 481-4849. Wildlife Refuge for birders, naturalists, and Backwater Fishing, daily 9 am. - noon curious people who enjoy being on the County. Waggin' Tails Dog Park & Rotary • LATE& LIFE presented by Theatre water and learning from an experienced Sealife Encounter Excursion, daily 12:30.- Park Environmental Center, 5505 Rose Conspiracy at the Fould's Theatre, 10091 naturalist. Call for reservations for all activ- 3:30 Garden Blvd, Cape Coral. August 6, 10 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. August 11 - ities. 472-8900 Champagne Sunset Dolphin Cruise; am - 3 pm 27 . Shows Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8 departs 5 pm daily Shelling & p.m., Sunday matinee 2 pm $16/7 stu- Guided trail tour by canoe and kayak: Snorkeling Cruise Tues., Wed, Thurs., 9 Every week dents. 10:30 am 472-8900. am - 3 pm • FREE REIKI TREATMENTS for local • BEEHIVE at the Broadway Palm, 1380 Sunset Paddles tour Monday, Wednesday, Dolphin Watch 3:30 pm - 5 pm persons receiving chemotherapy at Blue Colonial Blvd. Tickets $25, August 25 - Friday, 6 p.m. Tour is about 2 1/2 hours. Skies Bodyworks, 4301 San-Cap Rd; must Everglades Day Tour all day Tuesday, Eco Canoe and Kayak Tours, naturalist led October 1. 9 am. -11 am. Mon.- Fri.; call ahead forappointment. 472-0116 Thursday, and Friday meet at 8 am, return Interpretive Nature Boardwalk open daily. • FAMILY FUN AT THE REFUGE guided around 6:30 p.ra Includes air boat ride, toup of Wildlife Dr. for the family. 9 am. swamp buggy tour, and more. Call for Power boats available for rental, starting at Through the month: 8 am 472-8443, or www.adven- RSVP 472-1100 • SUMMER POOL HOURS SANIBEL reservations. 472-0101. tureinparadiseinc.com Sealife and Nature cruise on the 26 passen- REC COMPLEX: Monday - Friday, 10 CAPTIVA CRUISES offers a variety of soon cruises and sailing charters depart from • SANIBEL SOCCER CLINIC at the soc- McCarthy's Marina on Andy Rosse Lane. cer fields adjacent to the Sanibel School. Cait 472-5300 for reservations and infor- Open to boys and girls ages 8 to 14. mation. $15/person, free to June Sanibel Soccer Dolphin & Wildlife Adventure Cruises- Camp attendees because of rain-out 472- daily 4 pm 1 1/2 tour. Narrated by SCCF 9622,;433-2235,472.0871 docents $20/adults, $10/kids 4 -12,3 and under ate free. Island Beach & Shelling — 9 am and 1 pm. 3 hour trip to Cayo Costa. $35/$17.50 Cabbage Key or Useppa islands $27.50/$15 ••-SUNDAY JAM SESSIONS at the Sunset Serenade with live music. American Legion Post 123. Bring your $17.50/$10 instrument and join in the fun. 3 p.m. until EVERGLADES ADVENTURE TOUR closing. Mile marker 3 on San-Cap Rd. meets at Summerlin and San Carlos, daily 472-9979 trips from 7:45 am. - 5 pm $99 • SUNDAY ITALIAN SPAGHETTI DIN- NERS at the American Legion Post 123. The first Sunday of the month, 5-9 p.m. Mile marker 3 on San-Cap Rd. • KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC SHE guided tours.10 am. Sat. and Sun. $3.25 Every week per vehicle. TURTLE TRACKS at the Sambel-Captiv.a_ Conservation Foundation Nature Center, on San-Cap Rd. An interpretive program on the life cycle of the loggerhead sea tur- tles that nest on our shores. 9 am., $5/adult, children free. $2 for beach parking. 472- 2329 CPR/AED classes the second Monday of SHORELINE DISCOVERY with the every month, with the Sanibel Fire and Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. Rescue District. Classes atthe Sanibel Explore the fascinating marine creatures Library, 770 Dunlop Rd. Register on the that live in this dynamic ecosystem. Starts first Monday of the month, $20/person. 6 at the SCCF on San-Cap Rd, then proceed pm.- 9 pm 472-5525. to Gulfside Park. 9 am. $5/adult, children SMOOTH SWING AND FOXTROT free, plus $2 beach parking. 472-2329. lessons at the Waterford Ballroom, 4646 GAMES DAY at the Senior Center, 2401 Library Way. Bridge, Mahjong, and more. See DATELINE page 16 PERMITS ISSUED Gen. Purp. $552,700 Oceans Reach Condominium 2230 Camino Del Mar Dr. Newton Construction Inc. Res. Altn's. $199,156 Arnfelt Paul H. & Gail C. 972 Whelk Dr. Kirchner Matthew A. Gen. Purp. $158,000 Nutmeg Condominium Assoc. 2777 West Gulf Dr. Building Restoraton Tech. Inc. Roofing $81,566 Bailey Francis P. Jr. TR 2477 Periwinkle Way Camp-Rigby Roofing & Sheet Res. Altn's. $75,000 Smith William Jr. & Diane 4633 Rue Belle Mer Wolter Group Inc. Gen. Purp. $68,981 Meristar Hospitality Corp. 3287 West Gulf Dr. Rolyn Construction Corporation Res. Altn's. $30,000 Buchsbaum Elizabeth 805 E6 East Gulf Dr. Gulf Coast-Contractors Res. Altn's. $30,000 Clemente Ronald J. & Linda L. 805 E7 East Gulf Dr. Gulf Coast Contractors Roofing $26,300 Damelio Michael & Laura Out of City Location Cardinal Roofing & Siding Gen. Purp. $25,000 Cohen Jack B. &! Marcia 1341 Eagle Run Dr. Wolter Group Inc. Gen. Purp. $20,000 Kosloski Ann M. 1273 Par View Dr. Wolter Group inc. Gen. Purp. $18,818 Rochman Julie/Palmer Sandra 1401 P405 Middle Gulf Dr. Stevens & Sons Glass Inc. Gen. Purp. $15,000 Avant Jacqueline Kay 2498 Tropical Way Court Reik Karl M. Construction Inc. Gen. Purp. $14,500 CNF Corporation 3131 303 West Gulf Dr. Rolsafe International Corp. Screen End. $11,889 Clements Leonard W. 3025 Poinciana Circle Liberty Aluminum Gen. Purp. $10,754 McCandless Richard L. & Edith H. 1401 P404 Middle Gulf Dr. Stevens & Sons Glass Inc. Gen. Purp: $10,754 Reid Philip A. & Maureen A. 1401 Q402 Middle Gulf Dr. Stevens & Sons Glass Inc. Gen. Purp. $10,754 Hammes Helen Tinkham 1401 Q206 Middle Gulf Dr. Stevens & Sons Glass Inc. Properties Sold Gen. Purp, $10,754 Stier Michael & Beata 1401 Q306 Middle Gulf Dr. Stevens & Sons Glass Inc. Leigh Phillip W Sr & Martha Single Family Screen End. $10,017 Stinsman Leroy J. Sr. 1784 Bunting Lane Liberty Aluminum 6190 Henderson Rd $1,675,000 Gen. Purp. $7,500 Stanley Elizabeth M. TR EST 3931 West Gulf Dr. McQuade Mark Gen. Contr. 5 & S Suncoast Rentals Lie Single Family Gen. Purp. $7,479 Pettinaro Verino & Kathryn 1401 S402 Middle Gulf Dr. Stevens & Sons Glass Inc. 960 Victoria Way $1,562,500 Gen. Purp. $4,800 Snow Gregory Vincent & Laura 915 Palm Street Storm Safe Shutters, Inc. Freeman Louise B Single Family HVAC $4,739 Spohn Dwane L & Janice L. 710 Birdie View Point Home-Tech Service Inc. 1146 Golden Olive Ct $1,212,500 Gen. Purp. $3,500 Nagel Conrad F. Ill & Marilyn R. 15011305 Middle Gulf Dr. Damex Corporation Goodrich Richard F & Kathleen Condominium HVAC $2,950 Mehalic Marilyn K. 979 0122 East Gulf Dr. Carroll Jerry 1605 Middle Gulf Dr #306 $1,150,000 HVAC $2,500 Kuehn Annaliese R. TR 1426 Causey Court Advanced Air & Refrigeration Avgoulas Nicholas G Tr Condominium HVAC $2,200 Ryan Rita 4218 Old Banyan Way Wolter Group Inc. 6 Avgoulas Mary G Tr T/C $1,040,000 Gen. 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Ex-Harlem Globetrotter's 130 ^•131 favorite food? 96 Was in arrears 133 134 98 Clock or cat lead-in 99 La — (Milan opera house) • 100 With 77-Across, "The Ring" star #1,215 Average time of solution: 64 minutes. 101 "Oliver Twist" villain 103 Reindeer relative DOWN 24 Recycling receptacle 62 Mountain — (soft dnnks) 94 All: Prefix 105 Chuck Barris game show 1 Cable chan. for old films 29 Home to JFK Airport 63 Provo locale 95 Gyro bread prop 2 — -j ongg (144-tile game) 31 Latticelike pattern 64 "Casablanca" song 96 Illegally ahead of the puck 107 Colony critter 3 Bikini part 32 Painter Bonheur 66 TV's "Sanford —" 97 Wasp (narrow around 108 "Criminal" singer's 4 Buenos — 33 Poet Khayyam 67 Island garland the middle) favorite food? 5 Corporation concern 34 City near Detroit 69 Liquid overflow 102 Doze 113 Moon of Uranus 6 Be furious 35 Camouflage 70 Sue Grafton's "— for 104 Corn bit 116 Seattle-to-Vegas dir. 7 They didn't win 36 Arab royal / Corpse" 106 Periof'Frasier" 117 Beayenta 8 Costa — Sol 37 Until now / 73 Dog detective 109 Surfaced 118 Daily grind 9 — daily basis 40 Putrefy / 74 "Today — man" 110 Glassware material 119 "— Three Lives" 10 "First Blood" tough guy 44 Seed coat / 75 Concerning 111 Alehouse 120 "—deal!" 11 Take out of ready mode, as 45 Film dancer Charisse 78 Linked (with) 112 Roman roads 122 "To Tell the Truth" pan- a gun 47 Golfer Sutton 81 Soft drink 114 Arctic birds elist's favorite food? 12 Osaka drama 48 Those who swap 83 Old Tokyo 115 Brick clay 130 Cotillion honorees 13 wop music 50 "Willy Wonka and the 85 Dog breeders' org. 121 Burro 131 Tuna net 14 In accordance with Chocolate Factory" role 87 Actress Blyth 123 Gain a lap 132 Post cereal 15 "Answer — no" 51 Gaze at 89 Sob 124 . Yoko — 133 Haagen-Dazs alternative 16 Suffix with journal 54 Outline in clear detail 90 Hang laxly 125 Car club abbr. 134 Glorify 17 Specific cost 55 Org. with lodges 91 "Do Ya" band, briefly 126 Diarist Anais 135 City in western CA 18 3 or III, e.g. 56 Mutt's pal 92 Decimal part of a loga- 127 WWW address 19 Early Christian 60 Seed of invention rithm 128 Highland cap Solution: see page 23 61 Paul I, e.g. 93 Colt color 129 Cone (cold treat) house is also open to visitors without a guide. 10 a.m. $1 Tuesday donation. DATELINE CULTURAL HISTORY OF FLORIDA'S NATIVE PLANTS Ethnobotany garden at SCCF Nature Center. From page 14 Every week Learn how native plants have been used by humans • TUESDAY NIGHT SWING AND LATIN DANCE with through history. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free to members SE 1 lth Place in Cape Coral. Mondays 6 - 7 p.m., $6/per- Buddy Stotts of First Dance Productions, at Ron Dao's, and children; $5 for nonmembers. son 945-0034 15320 McGregor Blvd. 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. $5/person. 415- 1951 HEALING MEDITATION at the SCA. 7-8 p.m. Members $12, non $13. • MINDFUL YOGA WITH MURARI AND BARBARA at BRIDGE FOR FUN Senior Center 2401 Library Way. $2 the SCA. Kripula voga, Tues/Wed/Thurs 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Member $12/ non $13. :>95-l iuU Wednesday 10 members, $4 non-members. No partner needed all levels • AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP meets at the new Lakes welcome. 472-5743. • OPEN PORTRAIT STUDIO 1-4 p.m. $4 per session, open to all artists. Model provided. 472-5267. Regional Library, 15290 Bass Rd. August 10,7 - 8:30 p.m. SHELLCRAFTERS 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday at the Community House on Periwinkle. • TROUBLESTARTERS AT THE AMERICAN LEGION Every week SCA DUPLICATE BRIDGE at the Sanibel Community Every Tuesday evening 7:30 pm. to closing. San-Cap Rd. at mile marker 3. 472-9979. • YOGA/PILATES FOR FUN AND HEALTH at the Association on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. The game is open to' SanCap Medical Center, 4301 San-Cap Rd. 6 p.m. $10, • SCCF BUTTERFLY HOUSE TOURS A guide will aUjSg.ardJe.sjmolab.iJiiy.-P.ar&iers wiU.bc. provided ifncces- space is limited, first served. 472-0116 tetetetoh W ldtteJi ISLAND REPORTER • Week of August 4 - 10, 2005 • 17 Week of August 4-10 2005 Week [DAYTIME MORNifIG 6:00 I 6:30 7:00 7:3Q 8:00 I 8:30 1 9:00 I 9:3010:00 10:30 11:00111:301 VICTORIA RYAN, PH.D. •C2L NBC News Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jane Pauley Show PBS Body CSRM Arthur Sesame Street Mr Rogers |Barney" Teletubbies) Varied Programs Psychologist rox StierJocR |Paid Prog. Paid Prog. [Paid Prog. Starting Over The Larry Elder Show PatCroce |PatCroci~ CBS News The Early Show Millionaire Makeover The Tony Danza Show The Price Is Right Island Resident WB ThePafo Tte Daily Buzz The Daily Buzz Paid Prog. jPaid Prog. 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Please contact (352) 376-2636 or Also available: one bedroom, one beaches. 3/ 2.5 home, great loca- Yacht club area, 500ft. to river. Screened lanai with (352) 256-1069. tion, 1972 plus/- sf of living area, Currently rented. Being sold as is. able water fronting on ICW! bath. $850/month + utilities. Panoramic views, private setting. spiral staircase to Both available: September 1st. Antiques, Furnishings, China, Asking $785,000. Call (917) 903- private rooftop sundeck. Quiet House Wanted to rent January Pictures, Lawn Equip. Preview: Sat. 6377 Paved road, underground utilities. Call (239) 395-8774 Aug 13 & 14 only. Call (800) 732- Gorgeous sunrises/sunsets. and February. The house we have 8/6, 1-5pm, (800) 257-4161 Luxurious. rented for years has been sold. We www.higgenbotham.com Cape SE, 3br/2ba/2car, pool, fresh 6601 X 1345 Charles Watkeys, water canal w/dock. New roof, Broker Fully equipped. will take excellent care of your prop- Higgenbotham Auctioneers ME Call Owner: erty. 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(239) 283-8640, youhavebeen Fred discriminated against you may file a complaint by calling WATERFRONT The Florida Commission on Human Rights at 1-800-342-8170 or LOTS HUDat1-800-669-9777. Cape, 703 SW 26th Terrace, lot on For more info please .freshwater canal. New homes being call the Lee County Annual, Vacational & built on bJock. 2 blocks south of office of Veterans off Skyline. Asking Equal Opportunity Seasonal Rentals $147,000. Call (917) 903-6377 (239)335-2267 Read the classifieds! • • • * * • t ISLAND REPORTER • Week of August 4 - 10, 2005 U 23 SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). cial cycle is to list your assets and Career issues are on your mind. You everything you are grateful for. Make have such diverse interests that it's diffi- sure that what you own now is being cult to commit yourself to the idea of well taken care of in order to give the one career path. Changing your mind is universe a message that you can handle Horoscopes by Holiday LEO (July 23-' allowed at any point. more, should it come your way. It's Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005 Aug. 22). There's a CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Be worthwhile to note that you would do whole lot of loving open-minded about love. Finding the well in the music industry, if you are not The new moon in Leo raises the roof going on, and you're perfect partner can be a lifelong quest, in it already, as a promoter, manager or on our self-esteem. It doesn't actually not sure how much of it is real and how even though you may find the perfect producer. Libra on the ascendant signi- raise self-esteem — that's something each much of it falls under the category of partner several times in one lifetime. fies negotiation skills, fine for bringing individual must choose for him or herself. "kissing up." That's the way it goes ^heh Singles: You may have found that per- a variety of people together under one But the new moon in Leo invites us to see what you have is desirable to many! son and not realized it. banner. Remember that though you take the limitations we are holding on to when failure very hard, you can also avoid it TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (August 4). AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Life's by sticking to the plan. it comes to feeling good about ourselves. The variety of activities that fill this You may be inspired to let go of a limiting pleasures are enhanced when shared. year will stretch your comfort zone and Difficulties seem less so when you have belief. build your character. Because of your CELEBRITY PROFILES: Billy Bob support. You have a goal you've been Thornton is a talented and creative Leo ARIES (March 21-April 19). Putting willingness to try new things, new peo- moving toward that requires work for off short-term pleasure in favor of long- ple grace your realm. Take a chance in who might also be called an eccentric. the big payoff. For best results, enlist His outspoken nature, self-admitted term gains isn't just something that mature October. Finances perk up in November. the help of friends. people do -- it's a prerequisite for success. Family members get along beautifully strange phobias and very public personal If you're finding this difficult, it's because in January -- new additions are featured. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). life paint a different side of his artist per- your perceived long-term gains aren't Love signs are Aries and Taurus. Your Unconventional thinking is highlighted. sona, but the stars indicate that these are juicy enough! lucky numbers are: 1, 40, 3, 22 and 11. Financial payoff comes in the form of a all integrated facets of his particular big, original idea. A friend or co-worker genius. The more that Leo people TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Stress VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A great helps you get your plan off the ground. embrace their "weirdness" or even ccie- can wreak havoc on your mental stability friend is one you can sing along to the Give credit where its is due, but don't brate it, the more successful they become. and it can have a major impact on your radio with — loudly — and not feel the shortchange yourself. body ~ think upset stomach, headache. least bit self-conscious. An added If you would like to write to Holiday Take time to analyze where all the stress is bonus: Music is a great mood booster. Mathis, please go to www.creators.com coming from. You can get rid of several Grab your friend for a road trip, even if ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: and click on "Write the Author" on the triggers. it's only to the next town over. "Will my financial situation turn around Holiday Mathis page, or you may send and how? I was bom March 13, 1959her a postcard in the mail. To find out GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Being LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Small with Libra rising." more about Holiday Mathis and read her around you (while you're in the kind of indulgences add up over time, and you Yes, but it's not as bad now as you past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate mood you're in today) is not for sissies. find yourself asking how something as Web page at www.creators.com. You expect a lot, which is good because simple as a cup of coffee can become a think it is. Just because things slow you'll get what you expect. Virgo in par- major expense. Make these treats truly down doesn't mean it's the end of your ticular will be able to deliver. special by associating them with an prosperity, and your lesson these days is accomplishment. to trust in the cyclical nature of life. CANCER (June 22-July 22). A rela- Utilize down time. Trust me, you'll be tionship should fit like the waistband of a SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It's glad you did when business booms at great pair of pants — snug enough to be easy to assume that everything is status the end of the summer. In addition to comfortable but withl^ufficient room to quo with family members — if it wasn't, your sun in Pisces, you have moon in breathe. Of course, finding this perfect fit they'd calk Right23ifc:onneetr-witlwrela^ financially—aspiring Taurus .-Ther-e is is the challenge. tives aver a short phone conversationr definitely some love of money indicat- You'll be amazed by the information ed. One way to attract an upward finan- you gather. POLICE Volunteers sought for local water testing From page 20 ByVIVIANMcMAHON Data is entered into computers and the The health of southwest Florida's estuar- [email protected] results compiled are used by scientists and ies has also become an occasional concern, Attached tag not assigned: 2 local governments to set water quality stan- especially with increased stormwater runoff Tag improperly attached: 1 Since 1996, the Charlotte Harbor dards and policy. and freshwater releases from Lake Aquatic Preserves office of the Florida Stephanie Erickson of the Fort Myers Okeechobee into the rivers. No proof of insurance: 1 Department of Environmental Protection Beach DEP office, which monitors the local Unknowingly driving on a suspended has been monitoring more than 40 sites program, said the tests are important to Not in best shape driver's license: 2 area-wide monthly - and the state currently understand the health of the bay and keep a Monday's water sampling in Estero Bay Knowingly driving on a suspended dri- is looking for volunteers to help with the reference of past data that can be used to did not show many anomalies, but volun- ver's license: 1 program that has received state and nation- make future water management policy. teer Cynthia Stinnett said that her site at No valid driver's license: 2 al recognition. Currently, the local program, which Matanzas Pass was not in the best shape. Volunteers run tests at the preferred sites employs more than 70 volunteers monitor- Safety belt violation: 2 Logging in data about the Coca-Cola- and check for salinity, oxygen levels, tem- ing 40 sites, is the only data-gathering orga- colored water samples, she noted the water Improper passing: 1 perature, pH, clarity, color, bacteria, nutri- nization in the area, she said. Failure to obey a stop sign: 2 ents and chlorophyll. "It is exciting to see all that effort pay See WATER Passing in a no-passing zone: 1 Samples are also sent to laboratories, off," said Erickson. page 24 Careless driving: 1 where further testing is done for total phos- No headlight: 1 phorus, nitrogen and fecal coliform bacte- ria. 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CJ n 0 S Sanibel-Captiva Islander • (239)472-5185 • Fax (239)472-1372 PO Box 56, Sanibel, FL 33957-9986 N a ), Promenade Center 24 • Week of August 4-10, £005 • ISLAND REPORTER MARINE LAB NOTES Looking through Sanibel-Captlva Conservation a different pair Foundation goggles Marine Laboratory By Jaime Greenawalt Now as Lauren wraps Jacques Cousteau, the Marine & Lauren Linsmayer up her time at the lab, 1 have Lab's research is very important Special to the Island Reporter asked her to write about what she and even my modest job of bot- learned from this experience. tling samples will help make a Jaime Greenawalt — difference in the long run. From As summer rolls in on what the lab learns from this and Sanibel, along with the intense Lauren Linsmayer — future research, seagrass trans- sun and thunderstorms, there is After helping load heavy sup- planting and the rehabilitation of always a lot of field work for the plies into the boat as the early seagrass beds could become SCCF marine lab crew. Luckily morning light breaks into view more successful in the future. this July also brought an enthusi- and the no-see-ums coat our Not only has this experience astic intern, Lauren Linsmayer, skin, I realize it is a good thing I taught me a great deal about to the lab, ready to volunteer and already gave up my illusion that Sanibel's marine environment eager to learn. The first day on all marine scientists frolic with (although only scratching the the job, as Lauren quickly and dolphins. As we hop in the boat surface in retrospect), I have also without fear grabbed a large and motor off, our wake breaking gained many life skills from my stow-away stone crab from the the water's glassy surface, I experiences out in the field. deck of the boat, I knew she had eagerly anticipate the day's Snorkeling for scallops has Lauren Linsmayer working in the mangroves. what it would take to work in the events, hoping for a good story taught me to keep a cautious eye field, and I looked forward to or two at the end of the day. I do before I reach into any murky sit- having her helping hands around not have to wait long to findone . uation, for I may get a rude wake see. It becomes a habit to take tions I knew that as she dove into for the next month. As I quickly found out, every day up call from an angry crab if I am this natural beauty for granted studying the local environment, As we pushed to get monthly in the field is a new adventure, -not careful; I now know that and to miss the -scientific impor.-. .. sbe_gained.:.an_ understanding of field work finished while thun- waiting^© unfold. problem solving is critical when tance of minute details such as nature, science, and life that goes derstorms pushed- us «ff the Today we collect seagrass dealing with data, but knowing the microscopic relationships much deeper than the mere sur- .--- water"early, dark water blurred samples for DNA analysis. how to turn dive fins into paddles among water, soil, plants, and face details of how to identify our vision, and a busted water SCCF Marine Lab scientist Dr. when rust wreaks havoc on your animals. Just as all life below the fish and measure seagrasses. It . fuel separator left us stranded in Eric Milbrandt hypothesizes that boat's engine can prove to be just sea's surface is interconnected, occurred to me we could all learn ". the Caloosahatchee River, it was a bacteria in the soil surrounding as important. all of the team members at the. something,_by_. looking.through - lab are_as-well, and I'm fortunate' Lauren's eyes at the every-day . Lauretfs™eohtimtee£-eriKusiasm,... -the.toots.ofthe seagrass^iscru- Most.important, being in-the }r that reminded me that the beauty cial to its growth. It occurs to me enough to have been a part of events of the marine lab, and field on a daily basis reminded this, even for a short while. remember to keep our minds and '1 of nature and the importance of while I am scraping soil and me of the living beauty all |? the things that we are studying placing root pieces into plastic hearts open to the beauty of around us. Nature is truly beau- nature all around us. if far outweigh these everyday collection tubes that, although ty in motion; an art form all its I frustrations. Jaime Greenawalt — not as glamorous as the work of own, that one can so easily fail to After reading Lauren's reflec- dropping to a level of 5.0 or below dock at the Mound House read 4.3. "They have a different set of The DEP has concluded that "is getting to a point where we Stinnett, who has been water problems up there and this is great higher nutrient inputs and less have to start looking for the rea- testing for four years, said the rep- that she is putting forth the effort," Gulf-water flushing seem to be WATER sons." etition and constancy is needed to said Erickson of Somsky's deter- the reason for poorer water quali- Asked about any anomalies she establish a scientific base for mination. ty in the area. From page 23 has observed over the years at her knowing how local waterways are Volunteers in training will It is'estimated that 75 percent testing site, Stinnett said "with the holding up to the rapid changes in receive water-testing kits and then of marine species depend on estu- temperature at dawn was 83 Lake Okeechobee flushing, the the community. go to their site on the first Monday aries at some point in their lives, - degrees while the air reading was coloration which is usually green- "I got involved because of my of every month at sunrise. whether as a nursery x>t food 77 degrees. brown, turns into dark brown like daughter's interest in water quality While many volunteers test at source. Dissolved oxygen tested out at Coca-Cola when that water is and this gave her some community local docks in the estuary, others Dissolved oxygen is the basis 5.L which is borderline, Stinnett released. service hours. She grew up on Fort will head out to deeper waters in on which all marine life depends, said, adding that salinity was nor- "But most critical is dissolved Myers Beach and spent her life boats. including seagrasses and too mal for this time of year. oxygen as the real gauge," Stinnett around water, and she was involved many nutrients in any system Visibility through the water said, adding she has rarely found in dolphin research, tracking per- Lower dissolved oxygen encourage the growth of algae that was only 0.2 meters and Stinnett the count at critical levels. manent populations of bottle-nosed Of data compiled during the serves to disrupt the balance of the noted there was bottom algae "If levels get to 2.0, everything dolphins," Stinnett said. 1998-2003 period, according to system by absorbing dissolved floating through strong incoming will be dead," she said. Stinnett's daughter, Stephanie the DEP, the Estero Bay estuary oxygen and shading out bottom tides. Somsky, is taking the program to had lower dissolved oxygen and plants that provide the oxygen, Of the various tests she per- Lovers Key Tallahassee and will be recruiting water clarity levels and there were according to the DEP. formed before sunrise, Stinnett Water sampling at Lovers Key Florida State University students higher concentrations of chloro- For more information, or to said that, "none of it is Very good," State Park boat ramp showed a to begin water testing this fall in phyll and nitrogen than Gasparilla volunteer, call Erickson at the explaining that dissolved oxygen level of 5.6, while those taken at the that area. Sound. local DEP office, 463-3240. 'i' FORECAST FOR AUGUST 6 & 7 4JCAST Scattered showers anidr thtfmJsr-' : storms. High around J89,, low, ,'• •, BOCA . • • -GQtlNTY •. around76amnnrf 7f. t •'- ". '* "' • ;-arounjl76; . "; ' GRANDE 89/75 Sat • • LEHIGH 90/76 Sun -••:• ACRES PINE "'.».• 91/73 Sat GET YOUR FORECAST FIRST OH X. City Sat.High Sat Low Sun. High Sun. Low " ?^92/73 Sun WATCH FOX 4 NEWS at 10:00 • Cape Coral STATE FORECAST-SATURDAYI I Bridge 7 51 p.m 4:32 p.m. 9:23 p.m. 5:43 a.m. CAPTIVA Captiva at 5:41 a m. 1:16 a.m. 2:27 am. ISLAND Redfish Pass 7:13 p.m. 86/80 Sat ae/aosun Fort Myers 4 53 a m. 10:04 p.m. 6:04 a.m. 8:32 p.m. SATURDAY Matlacha Pass 3.58 am. 5:09 a.m. SUNRISE 7:19 p.m. 851 p m. Gulf 6:52 AM Pineland 2:56 a.m. 4:07 a.m. of 617 pm. 7:49 p.m. Point Yhel 1-IBam ? 29 a.m. Mexico 4:46 p.m. 6:18 p.m. Punta Rassa 1:11 a.m. 2:22 a.m. Wind: East/Southeast 5:35 p.m. 7:07 p.m. Seas: St. James City 1:46 a.m. 2:57 a.m. MARCO1 6:06 p.m. 7:38 p.m. Bay & Inland: 08/60 Sat 87moSun 89(77 Sun