N/OL 13, NO. 33 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 17, 2006 FEBRUARY SUNRISE/SUNSET: 17 07:02 18:21 18 07:01 18:22 19 07:00 18:23 20 06:5918:23 21 06:59 18:24 n 06:58 18:24 23 06:57 18:25 Water Managers: There Is No Silver Bullet Solution by Jim George n a cool, sunny morning last week, special interest groups and con- Ocerned individuals from around southern Florida gathered at Florida Gulf Coast University in the midst of a media frenzy to try to find some common ground in the growing water controversy that will impact millions of people now and in future generations. There was no doubt that the huge crowd was hoping to hear about a quick solution but the chief hydraulic engineer of the South Florida Water Management District stated cat- egorically that, "there is no silver bullet solution." And thereby lies the problem. At the current rate of deterioration, the Pine Island and Caloosahatchee estuaries will be dead by the time all the plans are realized, according to many experts. The issue - a dying ecosystem that extends from the Kissimmee River Basin to the southern tip of Florida, including the The spirited cast of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown estuaries of both the east and west coasts. Erick Lindblad, executive director of the The Peanuts Gang Comes Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation To The Schoolhouse Theater The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and South Florida Water Management District bu're A Good Man, Charlie Brown opens this weekend at The Schoolhouse have been releasing hundreds of millions of Theater on Sanibel. Join Lucy, Linus, Sally, Schroeder, and Snoopy for a gallons of murky, polluted fresh water from Y musical day in the life of beloved Charlie Brown. This Tony Award winning Lake Okeechobee into the Caloosahatchee Broadway musical is based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles Schulz and is per- River during the wet season to reduce the fect for the entire family. water level in the lake. They have flushed continued on page 50 dark plumes of water that have turned the normally clear, blue-green water of Pine Island Sound and San Carlos Bay into a Model Lighthouse tannic stained coffee color that is normally only seen in the back reaches of fresh On View At Library water bodies in the state. The releases by Brian Johnson change the critical balance of salt and fresh water in the estuary and the dark water rhen you walk up the staircase at blocks the sunlight from the sea grass the Sanibel Library during the and other bottom vegetation. The water Wicoming month, one of the first is loaded with phosphorus and nitrogen, things you will see is a chest-high model not only from the lake water, but from the of the Sanibel Lighthouse. urban storm sewer discharges as it passes The exact replica of the famed Sanibel through residential and farming areas. By landmark was created by Bob Paulson, a the time it reaches the estuary, the nutrient laden water is a carrier of slow death for builder from Plymouth, Minnesota who has Kevin Godsea, JN "Ding' Darling National been wintering on the island for the past Wildlife Refuge marine life and vegetation. 10 years. The model contains over 700 * continued on page 9 wooden parts and took him five years to complete. "I thought it would be a challenging Rec Center Public Meeting project, and that I would learn a lot of new things," said Paulson. anibel Citizens for a Healthy Future will be holding a public meeting on the continued on page 66 proposed new recreation center on Thursday, February 23, from 1:30 to 2:30 Bob Paulson beside his model of the Sp.m. at the Sanibel Public Library. No reservations required. All are welcome Sanibel Lighthouse to attend.^ Community Foundation of Sanibel- Community Captiva Bailey Grant Awards: o8 CROW-$10,000 (M Foundation BIG Arts - $5,000 Gulfshore Ballet - $4,500 > Awards Grants Schoolhouse Theater Foundation - $7,000 he Community Foundation of DC SWFL Symphony - $3,000 CO Sanibel-Captiva has awarded LU Sanibel Community Association T$87,079 in grants to 16 local - $6,500 non-profit agencies during its annual Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum , Bailey grant cycle. - $4,906 These grants are made possible by the Brightest Horizons Mission, Inc. donations of individuals and corporations - $5,000 i Compare Our Rates with through membership in the Community Children's Education Center of the Foundation's Bailey Society and funds Islands - $5,000 Those of Other Banks raised from this year's Sanctuary Charity Junior Achievement - $4,000 Golf Tournament which raised more than Sanibel School Fund - $4,848 $50,000 for the foundation. . Sanibel School PTA - $3,750 Checks will be presented to the agen- Sanibel-Captiva Conservation cies during the Community Foundation's Foundation - $3,575 SanibeS Capfiva.Community Bank, annual Bailey Reception held February City of Sanibel - $5,000 19, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Sanibel City of Sanibel (second program) your local Island bank, offers: Community Association on Periwinkle - $5,000 Way. Good Neighbor Fund - $10,000 # Sponsors for the reception include-. Bank of the Islands, Sanibel-Captiva Trust TOTALLY FREE Checking Company and Henderson, Franklin, Income Tax Aid Starnes & Holt, PA. very Wednesday, February 8 Cocktails and refreshments will be through April 12, AARP volun- High Yield MONEY MARKET served at the reception. Eteers are offering tax help. Free Since its founding in 2000, the to the public. "Bring your W-2s, 1099s Community Foundation of Sanibel- and last years tax return, if possible. Captiva has made grants of more than You will walk out with a completed tax Some Of The Area's Highest Yielding $1.6 million to charitable groups. return," said Katie Reid, Sanibel-Captiva The foundation is an affiliate coordinator AARP wil be at the Senior CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT of Southwest Florida Community Center at the corner of Palm Ridge Foundation, was founded to provide fund- Road and Library Way from 12:30 to 4 ing for non-profit organizations serving p.m. each Wednesday. No advance reg- residents and workers on the islands. istration is required & Further information is available by calling 274-5900, or at www.sanibelcom- munity.com.

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ment codes must still be followed includ- The amount was questioned by George Madison Cooper on 160 home- 1 Elevated Pool ing those pertaining to size and mass of Commissioner Tony Lapi, who was told stead acres. He later added three tenant structures, height limits and setbacks. that was the cost of such an application.^ houses and a packing house which served I Issue Still Not Commission member Mike Valiquette, as a polling place for islanders until 1910. a contractor, declared a conflict of inter- According to the city, Cooper operat- 1 Watertight est because he is applying for an elevated Old Homestead ed schooners and launches which traded pool permit for a client.^ as far away as Mobile and Honduras. He Q by Anne Mitchell Part Of Retail put in Tarpon Bay Road to access the fter floundering for more than six dock at Tarpon Bay. months, the ordinance that sets Clam Bayou Center Remodel Additions to the old house in 1982 ^guidelines for elevated swimming turned the property into a retail center. A: by Anne Mitchell pools was again problematic for the Dock Variance The plans will get a second hearing by Sanibel Planning Commission on Tuesday. ith the 1891 Cooper the planning commission February 28.$? Two planning commissioners voted Okayed Homestead being part of the against it and one recused himself for Olde Sanibel shopping center by Anne Mitchell W conflict of interest, so it was with a 4-2 on Tarpon Bay Road, the protocol for Doc Ford's vote that it was passed — and sent off for anibel Planning Commission on remodeling the center has come under the second time for city council to decide Tuesday granted a variance to extra scrutiny from the city. To Get 32 whether they can live with it. SNanelle Wehmann for a boat dock RLR Investments LLC, the owners of Despite more changes by plan- in less than the minimum three feet the center, asked for and was granted a More Seats ning staff, commission members John water depth required for marine struc- certificate of appropriateness by the plan- by Anne Mitchell Veenschoten and Phillip Marks were not tures. ning commission Tuesday to do what the satisfied. Wehmann wants to add a dock to her planning department called "an extraordi- oc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille Commissioner member John property that backs onto Clam Bayou, nary amount of overdue maintenance to gained 32 more seats on Veenschoten called it "an absolute dis- where over the years sand accretion has the historic Cooper house." DTuesday. service to the City of Sanibel." He added, occurred. Joe St. Cyr, architect for RLR, said After obtaining the planning commis- "Time after time this ordinance came The planning department staff report his client was spending $4.5 million on sion's blessing last November to switch back in a new draft in order to be picked states that adjoining homes on either side renovations to this and the other four 32 seats between indoors and outdoors, at and picked at and sent back. You have had docks constructed prior to the city's shopping centers it owns. Those include the operators of Doc Ford's Rum Bar a shadow of an ordinance of what it incorporation. Generally docks on Clam Tahitian Gardens and The Village. & Grille on Tuesday asked the board to originally was and that ordinance was to BayoUj which have no access to the Gulf, Plans for the Olde Sanibel center make the 32 outdoor seats permanent. protect the island and its citizens. are used for passive recreation including include new siding, roofing, decking and Restaurant seating limits are set by the "The whole idea of your land develop- small boats and fishing. railings on all buildings. amount of available parking. ment code and ordinances is to prevent Wehmann proposes a wooden T- The Sanibel Historical Committee Commissioners unanimously approved having ugly things on the island," he said. shaped dock that staffers say doesn't looked over the plans in January and allowing use of the 32 seats on the patio The latest draft — the fourth — says impede navigation. The mean low water recommended approval with several con- as well as all 210 seats inside after 5 p.m. elevated pools must be in harmony with level at the end of the dock would be two ditions. They strongly recommended that when other businesses in the Rabbit Road existing structures in the established feet less than the minimum required. the Cooper house be made distinctive in Center are closed and more parking neighborhood and not infringe upon the The quality of water in the now land- appearance from the other buildings in spaces are vacant. As a result, the restau- adjoining property owner's enjoyment of locked bayou is expected to improve con- the center. rant managers won't have to eliminate his property. siderably when a culvert connecting it to None of the work will result in either 32 seats indoors each time they open the A short form permit may be issued Blind Pass is opened this year. a structural alteration or a substantial patio to customers. for pools that are three-foot-six or more In addition to the cost of the dock, improvement to the old house, which is As a formality, the matter will get a above grade. However, owners of prop- which will be built by A-Salo and Salo on Sanibel's historic register. second hearing before the planning com- erty within 300 feet must be notified at Marine Construction, Wehmann also had The old two-story house, possibly mission February 28. the applicant's expense. All land develop- to fork over $2,675 for her application. plantation style with columns, was built by continued on page 76

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It would be interesting we wanted. ever - so I am told. to discover which of the many environ- The waters all around these islands If responsible citizens from the Sanibel mental protection laws on the books a. were brimming with sealife. 1 remember community, who have so eloquently orga- might be applicable to our situation, that GO are not currently being enforced. Let's LJJ standing on the shore in front of the nized the opposition to this onslaught, PURRE Water beach house and casting out feather lures, had not understood the need for stand- hope that the answer cannot be nailed hauling in one snook after the other. You ing up and fighting back, then I'm afraid down to just being "all about the money." § Watch certainly didn't need a fishing guide to SFWMD and Corps of Engineers would It may end up that the only true solu- CO catch all that you wanted in those days. have continued without thought, without tion to what feels like 'terrorist attacks' g by Marty Stokes There were a lot fewer people though, mercy. At this point they are still plan- upon our community, is for the SFWMD 5 Ti ^y family has lived on Sanibel and considerably fewer boats on the water ning to dump more and more, but are and the Corps of Engineers to simply ~ |\/| Island for many generations, seeking out the best spots. Even so, fish- becoming slightly cautious with the public stop releasing excessive amounts of Lake X A when taking into consideration ing has always been decent, and even eye beginning to focus upon them. I O's polluted waters into our estuary. Of both my Mother's and my Father's occasionally good today, with exception of stress that the public is just "beginning" to course, this means they will have to deal sides of the family. Children Rachel and those times when the red tide's in town. become aware. Much more awareness is with it another way. At that point we Luke actually make-up the eighth, and As a teenager I remember very few needed. The poisonous waste site that is could offer some type of assistance, per- hopefully not the final generation to be incidents of red tide. Once every two now Lake O is going to continue flowing haps in the form of better planning and blessed with living here. Some residents or three years was the norm, and they our way in unfathomably large quantities development, in similar spirit to many of of longevity may have known my grand- usually didn't last long. Now they occur unless we force the management to an the necessary common sense rules we parents Jake and Pearl Stokes. several times each year and last for alternative course. observe around these islands. Jake was Sanibel's first deputy, first weeks, causing respiratory difficulties for They currently have no short term For starters, continuing to develop wildlife officer, and perhaps the first fish- many, as well as the kill-off of far too plan to relieve us of this burden, and their areas below lake water level is asking for ing guide. This was back in the day when many fish. What was once a natural but so-called long-term solution is no solution similar results as those witnessed post Sanibel had little need for any of these seldom occurring event, has become an at all, because the plan fails to consider Katrina in New Orleans. If I lived below designations. He was also famous for fish accelerated mutation and freak of nature. the need for filtering the polluted water the lake, I certainly would not look for- fries held fairly regularly at the American Does the release of toxic, chemically from the lake prior to sending it our way. ward to entrusting the safety of my home Legion, and assuredly caught the fish as induced nutrient enriched water from The reservoirs they plan to construct will to SFWMD or the Corps of Engineers' well. Lake O into our waters have anything not house enough water to make signifi- management skills. Communities should As a youngster I had some fringe to do with the increased red tides? Well, cant differences on our end. Too much is not be developed below the bodies of benefits of being Jake's grandson - like they have only worsened as the lake's too much regardless of the comparatively water surrounding them, unless the inhab- being flown around in Tom Woods' sea- engineers have increased the number and small amount of water being stored in a itants are a highly aquatic breed. Beware plane, taking in the views of islands yet volume of releases, if that tells us any- few holding tanks. the Lake O tsunami. undeveloped. Huge schools of fish and thing. However, until more scientific data There may be legal maneuvers to slow Islanders are a giving and caring peo- porpoise could be seen from the air into become available, the jury is still out as them down in their tracks, but the great- ple. We would like to help communities crystal clear water. Nancy McCann was far as what we believe we are seeing and est weapon is public outcry because only around Lake O who are also experienc my school teacher for a couple of years smelling. the voters will ultimately redirect politi- continued on page 84

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by Anne Mitchell f Sanibel voters defeat the April 4 referendum on the new rec center, the land on which is was to' have been built would revert back td the Lee County .School ,. -*V5 IBoard. . That's according to Jack Luft, with the Sanibel Citizens for a Healthy Future (SCHF), a political action committee, or PAC, formed to promote the proposed $14.2 million complex. That issue, and the fact that the City of Sanibel didn't obtain a structural survey before deciding not to rehab the old rec center were among topics raised at a public meeting Thursday, February 9 called by SCHF to educate people about the project. Luft said a no-vote would call into question the future of the existing rec-center. "They will have to decide what to do with the facilities. They don't do pools, double gyms, arts and crafts" and such at their schools, he said. Meanwhile the cost of building a rec center will continue to escalate, he said. Members of the audience quizzed the PAC members on various topics including the size of the complex, its amenities and whether Sanibel its getting its fair share from the school board. at tit lute On the structural survey issue — raised by Council member Tom Rothman at the last city council meeting — the answer was that council at that time had opted not to have it done. Dick Walsh, who was on the council back then, had said the cost of a rehab would have been more than 50 percent and as such would have to meet current codes, including being elevated. He said the old gym is not air-conditioned or insulated and the floor has "serious problems." Kevin Ruarie, committee member, said he had commissioned a structural engineer- ing report "on my own," adding, "It will be documented and. published."

.*•».• Under the deal, the school board will give the City of Sanibel a 99-year lease on the land adjoining the school, and will chip in $1.6 million towards the new center for the school's use of the facilities. About 15 people, along with several PAC members, attended the meeting in The

1 Sanibel School's media center. Forms for absentee ballots for the vote on the $8.35 million-city bond issue for the project were made available, as well as a five-page infor- mation handout. * There's a little disagreement on one thing: the decrepit state of the 25-year-old rec center. Luft says it was cheaply built 25 years ago with a life expectancy of 20 years. However, there seems to be a divide between those with young families and older folks who don't expect to use the facility much or at all. Sandy Zahorchak, one of the presenters, said there was a lot of misinformation about the project. She said there will be two swimming pools, not five, and one will include a splash pad for toddlers, and the other will be an L-shaped competition lap pool with a slide. She said annual operating expenses for the new complex will be $52,000 more than for the existing center, taking into account that the Lee County School Board will contribute to the upkeep of the gym, half of which will be used by students at the school. Maintenance of the 25-year-old existing facility is $850,000. User fees bring in T^e heart ofSaniBet, $120,000. Frances Sheldon, property owner, said the school board was only contributing to something they should have built anyway. "They are not being so very generous," she *Wfiere new friends are formed, said. - \ Sheldon said afterwards that she's in favorxof a new rec center, but not one "so and oCdfriends meet. elaborate." One woman, who did not give her name, said she was concerned "about being in the pool with a bunch of kids," Zahorchak said students wouldn't be using the pool during the school day Congress Jewelers; Doc Ford's; Eileen ... our local newspapers ... without All proceeds benefit Lions Charities 17 except for a short time at the begin- Fisher; Ellen Withington; Ellington's; whom our island population would not such as seeing-eye dog programs, The ning of each school year when they're Goumas Chocolates; The Grog Shop; know about our community's needs and Florida Eye Bank, Edison Community checked for swimming ability. Her Sports Closet; Sheila Hoen; The the many organizations that are here try- College scholarships for the blind, WGCU Jack Luft, one of the meeting's orga- Island Cow; Island Girl; Island Pursuit; ing to make a difference. Radio reading program for the biind and nizers, said the new complex won't be Island Style; Jerry's Goceries; Lazy The Sanibel Historical Museum & many others. & much bigger than the old one, except Hamingo; Lighthouse Cafe; Macintosh Village is open Wednesday through for "one pool, a splash pad and an extra Books and Papers; Matsumoto Gallery; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.# office." McEnroe Gallery; Pandora's Box; Another woman, who declined to give Periwinkle Cottage; Sanibel Art and Is This You? her name for publication, but who was Frame; The Sanibel Company; Sanibel Lions Club • I'm just out of the hospital and not very vocal at the meeting, said she uses Day Spa; Sanibel Home Furnishings; feeling up to par. the rec center almost.daily. "I am all for a Sanibel Marina and Gramma Dot's; Art Fair Coming • My wife has the flu and 1 don't cook. rec center but I don't want to build more The Schoolhouse Theater; Seaweed • At our age we could use some help. than we need," she said. Gallery; Sportif Importer Ltd.; Tommy he 23rd annual Sanibel Lions • Our children worry we are not eating She said about 38 people a day use Dixon; Traders Store & Cafe; Tribeca Arts and Crafts Fair will be held proper meals. . the. center, of which some would be Salon; Ursula's Hair Design; Why Knot?; Ton Friday and Saturday, March Four good reasons to call FISH repeat users. "You can't support the rec Windows On The Water at Sundial; an 24 and 25 at the Sanibel Community (Friends in Service Here} and arrange to center with 38 people a day," she said. City Manager Judy Zimora. Center. 2173, Periwinkle Way. have a hot meal delivered to your door She based the number on the figure of Special thanks also to Heather Corbin Over 150 exhibitors of hand-crafted each weekday at noon. Call 472-0404.* 13,000 users annually, quoted by Luft; Graphic Designs and Allegra Printing/ items will attend this juried event. There He said it was down from 17,000 in Metro Parkway. And last, but certainly will be plenty of free parking and a food 2002. not least, the unrecognized supporters of court. For a Sanibel home assessed at every fundraiser and event on the islands $521,000, an owner would pay $67 a year in taxes to repay the bonds, accord- ing to city estimates. The council has talked about charging user fees but has yet to set those fees. SCHF will hold another public meet- ing on Thursday, February 23, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the Sanibel Public You Need Sunglasses Library.^ CeaeH CARD OF THANKS Prada ith Raise The Roof as its theme, last Tuesday, February W7, the Sanibel Historical Village laylasi & Museum held its first annual dinner/ dance fundraiser at The Sanctuary Golf Club. More than 200 attended and the event was a great success. The funds raised will be used to create new inter- Matins pretative signs for each of the museum village's buildings, to help in the com- pletion of the museum's newest and ferragaif© . soon to be opened building, Sanibel's original one room schoolhouse, and to provide enhancements for the various other buildings. Mil! it® Of course, no event, especially one as successful as this one, is possible without a tremendous amount of help and gener- ous community support. It seems only ieteeatahbapa proper, therefore, to publicly express the Museum Village's appreciation to [COACH") so many of those who contributed their time and/or money to this event. Among EST.1941 Peppers them were: Wayne Boyd who designed and built, and Judith Lattavo who painted, the 15 scale models of Sanibel's 1910 school- house raffled off as part of the fundraiser. Event underwriters: Barrier Island Title; Bailey's General Store; VIP Realty Group, Inc.; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Turney; and Dr. and Mrs. Edward Miller. Live auction sponsors: Mr. Charles McCullough; The Sanctuary Golf Club; Periwinkle Resort Quest Real Estate; The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club; Mr. and Mrs. Allan Place Hall; and Mr. and Mrs. Dennison Jones Silent auction sponsors: Mr. and Located at' Mrs. Michael Alteri; Arundel's Hallmark Shoppe; BIG ARTS; The Beachview Perwinkle Place • 2075 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Golf and Tennis Club; Jim Bird; Cape Mon - 6at Nails; Captiva Kayak; Cheeburger, Cheeburger; The Cheese Nook; 395-5353 'til 8 pm synchronizing traffic signals, and adding 18 MPO Survey or extending turn lanes at intersections. o 1 Persuading employers to stagger business o you have a gripe about traffic hours, and creating incentives to increase congestion? car and van pooling or the use of buses The 23" Annual Then the Lee County D and bicycles or less congested routes may Metropolitan Planning Organization also help in some cases. (MPO) needs your help in identifying con- gested roads for which it may be able to Last year, with the public's help, sev- identify relatively low-cost or "quick fix" eral congested locations were identified. improvements. The idea is to improve Low cost improvements have already the operation and safety of the existing been implemented to alleviate some of transportation system without resorting those problems identified earlier. Others to major construction projects such as may be implemented within the next few adding travel lanes or building new roads, years. bridges or overpasses. Some of the recently implemented improvements include installation of a Examples of low cost improvements second southbound left turn lane on include realigning minor roadways, desig- Fowler Avenue to eastbound Dr. Martin nating reversible lanes or one-way streets, Luther King Boulevard, dual eastbound and changing road signing or striping. left turn lanes on Corkscrew Road to Other examples include installing or northbound Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, and a new traffic signal at the intersec- tion of Chiquita Boulevard and Gleason Parkway. The MPO is interested in identifying more such traffic problems in Lee County that might be alleviated using quick and FREE CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS inexpensive methods. If you are aware of such a problem, go online and complete MONDAY AT 11AM an interactive form at www.swfrpc.org/ FEBRUARY 20TH mporeportcongestion. SHELL CRAFT While reporting congested locations, you are encouraged to review the two Art Supplies • Shell Craft • Notions tables posted in the internet at www.swfr- Craft Supplies • Gifts * Quilting pc.org/mpootherissues to make sure that you are not reporting already identified Fabric • Beads • Rubber Stamping congested locations where improvements 762cTPeriwinkk Way • 472-2893 have been recently completed or funded. Heart of the Islands, Sanibel Describe the congestion problem and where it is located. Please be specific as Open Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 5 pm to location, direction, time of day. fre- quency of occurrence, etc.-1-

14k Gold and s Silver Beach U.i / •*-< t • • i • ••" - $231 Proceeds to benefit local scholarship fonds, r The Sanibel School and Rotarian International projects. I* Saturday & Sunday, February 18th & 19th 10AM to 5PM Over 100 Artists & Crafts People /ii Oaiuhei '•Jnhhmit 14k Gold and Sterling Silver oar , en u-ln, i'• Sanibel Community Center Dolphin Bangle $195 . =•""• , -;,4 fit/ ///i' /'s/t//>(/? and on Periwinkle Way tia/idci-aftdi in Sanibel Island • Free Parking our -iioru. • rK".j come in and '/lie a />!t'ce of paradi 2006 SPONSORS Lome milh you. GOLD SILVER BRONZE 2407 Periwinkle Way DeMvering your world "antbd 472-8677 • 800-472-7572 THE NEWS-PBESS Islands 1QB 3 Monday-Saturday 10-5:30 www.sanibelgoldsmith.com 1 :ilS L lr Art Auction Raises Money For Interns •ft ..* anibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's third annual art auction raised • \ > $23,511 to support the foundation's internship program. i S The evening began with an open bar sponsored by Bank of the Islands and ; SU N hors d'oeuvres catered by Bailey's and sponsored by John and Sheila Morley. While • i 1 prospective bidders enjoyed food and conversation, they viewed the art and had the 1 '_ opportunity to vote for their three favorite artists. 1 Erick Lindblad, executive director of the foundation, welcomed everyone and spoke of the interns' immeasurable addition to SCCF. "They give us energy," he said. Aucbone* 1 Wan en Schwob advised th° audierce +c Bid high Bid often The " p ' ><:J f 'lit i i \'H T>i' <• ^ i tiit.wt h<\i table uhich dvv. IUI c 1 i 1 dlOe M(~i I I'O ^ii tnjf Schwab-kept the bidding active and fun with his humorous dialog with multiple bidders as interns moved through the audience to give a close-up view of the pieces. Highest bidders took home beautiful pieces to decorate their homes and gardens, the theme of this year's auction. The Foundation and the interns send a special thank you to the following artists who donated their creations to the fundraiser: Geoff and Robbie Roepstorff, sponsors for the intern auction fundraiser Tom Adams, Laura Ball, Helen Bailer, Kathy Boone, Jaye Boswell, Pam Broderson, Mae Buday, Lucas Century, Jerry Churchill, Pat Cleveland, Beth Coliette, Lane Conville, Susan Dunn, Ginny Egensteiner, Jenny Evans, Charlie Frese, Neil Glaser, George Graham, Sheila Hoen, Kit (Caroline) Hoisington, Marcia Hopkins- York, Jane Hudson, Lauri Kaihlanen, Petra Kaiser, Joan Furia Klutch, Joyce Krivenko, Francine Litofsky, Charlie McCullough, George McKinnell, Maggie May, Steve Mickletz, Hillary Potter, Myra Roberts, Pat St.Cyr, Nancy Smith, Carolyn Swiney, Cathy Taylor, Nancy Wilson and Odia Wood.*

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Our E-Mail address is [email protected] I Safe Boating Day o by Brian Johnson * ust before the cold winds from the northeast moved in this past week- Jend, Safe Boating Day was held at the Sanibel Recreation Complex under tropical blue skies. • Sponsored by the City of Sanibel, the :*! event featured a wide variety of booths offerings tips on boating safety. "People were pleased with it," said Jim Strothers, the chairman of the Marine Advisory Committee for the City of Sanibel. Members of the public were encour- aged to wear life jackets, and Sea Tow, one of the agencies involved in the event, gave out free life jackets to kids. The Power Squadron offered free inspections to see if a vessel was properly equipped Commanders Georgw liwm, Bob Alien and Sru.w, .Cainer»n, Ljy.tigh and KMS rij.mtt with safety devices. Corky and Julie Boyd Bob Healey visited from New Hampshire People went from booth to booth, picking up flyers and chatting with the officials who came out for the day. The partnership of agencies included the Power Squadron, the Sanibel Police Department, Sanibel Fire and Rescue, Lee County Sheriff's Department, the Coast Guard, Sea Tow and more. Strothers encourages the public to take the free educational courses about boating safety offered by the Power Squadron. For more information, call educational officer Jim Bradford at 768- 5476.^

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CALL 472-0201 FOR RESERVATIONS Molnar Electric, Inc. Quality Lighting & Ceiling Fans • Indoor & Outdoor Lighting Design Services 949 Sand Casde Road at The Dunes Sanibel, Honda 33957 2244-15 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Square ''472-9473 Thursday, March 16, 7 p.m. Eve cat, raccoon, butterfly aviary anc native The center is located at 3450 Ortiz •21 Nature Center Haverfield and Florida's Sea Turtles plant nursery, an audubon aviary which Avenue at the intersection of Colonial Eve Haverfield is the founder of Turtle houses permanently injured birds of prey Boulevard and Six Mile Cypress in Fort Presents An Time, a local non-profit organization (hawks, vultures, a bald eagle, owls and Myers, one minute from 1-75 at Exit O dedicated to the continued survival of the more!), nature trails, a picnic area, a gift 136. Additional information is available CO Evening With loggerhead sea turtle. Since 1989, the shop with an excellent assortment of at www.CalusaNature.com or by calling group has been the Florida state-permit- nature books and a planetarium which 275-3435. Admission is $8 for adults The Experts ted monitoring organization for sea turtle, features astronomy programs and laser and $5 for children (ages three to 12) & he Calusa Nature Center and activity from Fort Myers Beach to the light shows. Planetarium will present the fol- Lee-Collier county line. Haverfield will lowing as part of a monthly free discuss Turtle Time's endeavors and the T plight of Florida's sea turtles. This pro- community lecture series: gram is free. However, seating is limited Thursday, February 23, 7 p.m. to 90; make reservations by calling 275- Lee County Commissioner Ray 3435. ^^SANIBEL/ Judah discusses Lake Okeechobee ART&^RAME CO. releases The Calusa Nature Center and The South Florida Water Management Planetarium is a private, not-for-profit District is in charge of keeping Lake environmental education center which Fine Art Gallery .iuS> ••••''.''•".I " '***V . •'. Okeechobee at certain levels because offers fun for people of all ages. It was oted Best Nature Center in Florida for Custom Framing environmental problems occur when it • ' '" 1 ' '••' i\' ' ' • '•• ' "*,i '" gets too high. For that reason, water 2004 by the readers of Florida Monthly is released into the Caloosahatchee magazine. The museum, aviaries and Fast Service • Free Delivery trails are open Monday through Saturday and other connected waterways. • 'J. \ .. r - .... •'! • ' " *c i'- Commissioner Judah will discuss the from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday Ties That Bind effects of Lake Okeechobee releases on from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteer Docent Giclee Print, Edition 150 Norm DeWolfe leads guided walks of estuaries, aquatic life, and local tourism, 2460 Palm Ridge Road Beki Killorin as well as alternatives to diverting lake the Cypress Swamp Boardwalk every 395-1350 • 395-3175 fax water to the Caloosahatchee.This pro- Tuesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. www.sanibelartandframe .com gram is free. However, seating is limited The center consists of the Living to 90; make reservations by calling 275- Natural History Museum with more than 3435. 100 live animals including a skunk, bob-

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Jewelry Created From • June: Demo • Creates exciting gifts from Sanibel shells, Authentic Ancient and Spanish mini wreaths, clocks, etc. Treasure Coins and Rare Artifacts fiandcraftctt m I4kiand 18ki g CEDIWLCHEST, FEBRUARY 23 • 10AM - 3PM Per ajriie catalog call PTNE JEWBUU Wayne: Showing paintings of the Island landmarks: the lighthouse, 239.472.2876 1.800.749.1987 lbhheJ 197-S Chapel by the Sea, note cards * Sbofi on-line y- www.CcdarC hcsrianibcl-mm Baileys Center • 2477 Periwinkle Way • A7 2-17 02 - , We Skip Auyahtre FRIDAY Today we will see partly cloudy skies with a Today Saturday Partly Cloudy high temperature of 73°, humidity of 69%_ City. Hi Lo Wx ffi Lo Wx and an High: 73 Low: 66 overnight low of 66°. The record Atlanta 62 39 pc .. .55 33 r r 12 | 3 | 4 jj|§i 71 8 | 9jio high temperature for today is 88° set in Baltimore .53 31 sh .. .43 24 s SATURDAY 1944. Saturday, skies will remain partly Boston 45 14 sh .. .36 13 s Partly Cloudy cloudy with a high temperature of 71°. Chicago ...... 24 11 pc .. .22 11 pc High: 71 Low: 62 Cincinnati 37 23 me .. .38 15 pc Cleveland 33 16 sn . . .27 18 pc SUNDAY Date Hi Lo Normals Precip DetK)it 28 12 sn ...23 13 pc Partly Cloudy Tuesday 74 47 76/55 0.00" Nashville 47 29 me 4126 sh Does cold air hold more High: 73 Low: 62 or less moisture than Wednesday 68 48 76/55 fl.00" New York City 49 23 sh 38 20 s f Th«rsday 69 41 76/55 0.00" Philadelphia .. .51 26 sh .. .42 20 s warm air? 69 41 ?6/55 00 Partly Cloudy e"^ °- " Richmond .... .62 34 sh .. .46 23 pc Saturday 77 49 76/55 0.03" . . 33 sh . . .40 25 s Answer: Less. High: 72 Low: 60 Sunday 58 45 76/55 0.03" WasWngtori; D C• 56 • A/r i co in iclrc f\ t\\ it Wcalher (W\) il/cloudv: fl/flurries: pc/partlv cloudy: r/rain: rs/rain & © 2006. ACCl'SSWi'athi'r.COm, WC. TUESDAY MOnOay O« 3V /O/55 U.O1 snow, 1/unny Wshowers; sn/snow; t/fhundcrstomis; w/windy Mostly Sunny ^n#;|^fl#;i|iiffies& High: 75 Low: 63 ^ ^/ The Northeast will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered rain and Last First ' "^ snow today through Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 61°, found in WEDNESDAY 2/21 3/6 Salisbury, Md. The Southeast will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies today Mostly Sunny through Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 78°, found in Miami, Fla. High: 75 Low: 62 Sunrise today ..7:02 a.m. The Northwest will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies today, mostly clear to partly cloudy skies Sunset today ...6:22 p.m. THURSDAY Saturday and Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 55°, found in Brookings, Ore. The Partly Cloudy Southwest will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a few showers today through Sunday, with High: 73 Low. 62 the area's highest temperature of 69°, found in Fort Huachuca, Ariz. 2/27 3/14

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Mercury was aptly named the Messenger, for this tiny world skirts around the sun in only 88 days, and returns to the same configuration with respect to Sol *m only H6 days. Mercury makes appearances into the evening and morning skies three to four times a year. It is a real mover, so if you miss one clonga- * • tionr let's say in tne evening, the next appearance of Mercury in the morning sky will occur about two months later. Of course, waking yourself about 90 minutes before sunrise can be just a little grueling on the day's routine. Not so for this current apparition... Mercury is positioned to the east of the sun, allowing visibility in the west after sundown. Throughout this week, Mercury will become easier to spot as it climbs steadily higher into the evening sky. By week's end, look slightly left of the most intense area of horizon glow about 30 minutes after sunset. Your observing location must have an excellent west, unencumbered by trees, buildings, or horizon hugging clouds. Since Mercury will be bright, it really doesn't matter if you are viewing from a high-rise in town or from a rural locale. Sky clar- ity and a good western horizon are the key ingredients. The use of binoculars will be an added plus for better confirmation. If a bright, star like object is seen near the western horizon during the next three weeks, it will be Mercury. During the week of February 19, Mercury attains its greatest angular distance from the sun, setting approximately 90 minutes after sundown through the end of the month.~With good visibility over such an extended swath of time, the weather will have to cooperate on a least one evening. By March 3, Mercury has turned the corner and is rapidly heading back towards the sun and invisibility, www.astronomy.org

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8 o Mon. February 20 Him Soautv picscnti. Ladies in Lavender <• 200-1'. 8 P,M, FHM [lames Juclv I Jem h aii(1 Wii^ic Smith, stari ing a t'Merly MSICTS. discover a hancl^omt1 and m ••Iriingor nn the (."ornish lipach IJOIOW ihoir houso. Schein I'orforinancc Hall, $5 The Night Sky includes a star-wheel con- Nature Bingo games come in three differ- stellation guide and glow-in-the-dark ent flavors stickers Wed. February 22 Laughter in Three Languages: 8 P.M. CKSTAGE English, Yiddish, and "Yinglish" ise Bryant, manager of the "Ding" Darling Bookstore at JN "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, has announced this month's picks O'lfbr.ik'd .K lois Reuben and Dorollu Lfor kids. share slories ul immigrant parents and "The bookstore is having a hard time keeping its Ocean Bingo, Bird Bingo, and grandparents who i heortulK buff licrod the Bug Bingo games on the shelf," she reports. Cost is $13.95 each. Ensjlis'li lannua^e b\ rombinini; English. For young stargazers, A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky by Michael DriscoU Yiddish and ^mulish" as thnv inip,irti.-d their includes a star-wheel guide to the constellations and glow-in-the-dark stickers. It retails for $19.95 and is perfect for residents of and visitors to Sanibel, where strict dark-sky hiird-eained wisdom from the old i ountr\. restrictions prevent light pollution and abet a clear view of the stars. Master Mon tellers, the Silvers transmute their The not-for-profit "Ding" Darling Bookstore carries one of the region's largest M Inii; art inio thcitric al trejsuu1. stocks of birding and nature books, plus children's toys and books, birding binoculars, refuge logo wear, and other gifts for nature-lovers. s/i. .-s. ••«.". ;•;( '^.^ V1. i- For more information, call 472-1100 ext. 241. To order online, log on to www. dingdarlingsociety.org and link to shopping.^

Sanibel Island's Most Thurs. February 23 Jennifer Check, Soprano 8 PM. CONCERT \ V-w IIVSPV native. Ms. Check made her Creative Dining Experience Mriiopolitcin (")pora drhu! during the J00I-0- se.iMm as (iotildf in Sorma. and returned to "Where mermaids abound in an island v. J the W t in 100 '-04 as Berla in II BaibnYi ambiance swimming with local history' Di Nviqlid. the: (.uaidMn in Die Fr.iu Ohne S( hat'en and as Liu in Tw.indot in the Met in the Paiks. Try our Chef's Favorites; iP"ilormdncellall.S30 * Duck a la Rouge* Red Snapper Macadami«) Salmon Escalade* Seafood Crepes w i-r.»,;:•, :'.':• \,•.•''.• i'i nhvini.; •" .'" .•»- •• '••••' • .''.'-If- VC * Grouper en Papillote* Lollipop Chop* Drunken Shrimp Sat. February 25 The Lettermen 8 P.M. CONCERT Enlerl.iinm^ si.me prc-iciK e. The I etteimen have ,i |)opulant\ thai has endured thiou^h r T - j hi joy our fresh baked desserts, se\eial m-neralionv SOLD OUT ICilllll 11114 fill'llloils lilVOI ltl"» (^ S^«irjni.i.,//i\ /. i/vi .iiiil \liHl In ItnU'l. Rod Velvet take Bootlegger Rum aki' Midnight Mermaid. Snowball NOW SHOWING I'ropkal Carrol Cake Feb.3 - March 1 juiifcl Phcnoghiph) in Phillipi Chilian .mil Cdlt1 /Je/wie/f- <1|U' Raspberry Delight1 L- Rpcenl Work r\hibil in Founder*, (i.illi-n Order our World Famous cakes by calling or by visiting our BIG ARTS SAVE THE DATE: Website wiviv.tiiemcrmaidkitcheii.com Wednesday, March 8, 8 p.m. a horn? {or all tk« arts OnStage Playreaders Men on the Take 20SS Periwinkle Way, Sanibel HAPPY 110UR SPECIALS FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO BUY TICKETS OR TO REQUEST A WORKSHOP GUIDE Next to Ace Hardware $2 OFF Appetizers Open Mon thru Sat at 11 am CONTAINING INFORMATION ON ALL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS OFFERED... & Bar Drinks CALL BIG ARTS 395-0900 472 1242 3 - 5 p.m. 900 DUNLOP ROAD - SANIBEL, FL 33957 WWW.B1GARTS.ORG 28 juniper titmice. However, they are allopatric, meaning they do not occur in the same Birding From A to Z regions. The oak is a California bird, with the juniper living further east. by Jim Stevenson, Ph.D. Birds may occur in the same region and be ecologically separated, with one prefer- ring one habitat, and the other, another setting. Others may be regionally separated, its are tiny, such as the flickers,bu t if they are migratory, they may occasionally wander, and over- social birds, lap. However, with these non-migratory species, one really need not see the brownish Tquite vocal, tinge to know their California bird is indeed an oak titmouse. £ with a series of Jim Stevenson is director of the Galueston Bird Club. Galveston, Texas. He can CQ LLJ high-pitched notes. be reached at 409-737-4081X* They are common at bird feeders and in mixed flocks in deciduous woods. They are basically plain gray, with tit- mice having a crest and chickadees sporting black head patterns. They were actually called tits in the Old World. Eurasia has many that resemble our Titmouse chickadees. Tits are non-migratory, along with certain nuthatches and some woodpeckers. The Carolina chickadee is the only one of its group in the deep South. Black-caps are basically found from above the Mason-Dixon line to the Pacific Coast, and all the way to Alaska. Although range can usually'separate these two species, the black- capped may be told from the Carolina by the white feather edging on the secondaries, and the brilliant white nape. Both say "chickadee dee dee." It appears with global warming that the range of the Carolina is moving north- ward, and perhaps up mountains where the black-caps are actually found in the Appalachians. Other species of chickadees occur out west, but they are easily told from our birds. The tufted titmouse has been split into two species, but they are not terribly hard to separate aside from not living in the same areas. In Texas, below the Matagorda area, all titmice have black crests, and they are thus called the black-crested titmouse. These Virgil and Vera Fox and Bonnie and Jerry Lee two undoubtedly evolved from a superspecies, as well as the two chickadees above. Further west, the bridled titmouse poses no identification problems, but the old irgil and Vera Fox and Bonnie and Jerry Lee found a junonia and two alpha- plain titmouse has now also been split, creating two very similar species the oak and bet cones at Mitchell's Sandcastles. They were visiting the islands from Bonita VSprings, Florida.& •

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www .docfordssanibel.com the 900-gallon sea turtle tank, where f CROW Case they could introduce her to water. sa CN Reptiles are instinctual, and cooters Of The Week: are born knowing how to swim, but 11 years inside a home apparently Peninsula Cooter shortcircuited some of her neurological i by Brian Johnson hardware. "She panicked a little when we n 1995 a woman placed her on the float," said Deitschel. living in Fort "She went down into the water and IMyers rescued came right up. She looked like a child a peninsula cooter learning to swim - you panic when you hatchling from a don't know if you can do it or not. We creek near her didn't press her. She had never been in 7j,\ home. A group deep water in her life." ! - : of boys had killed However, she immediately took i ' •_ _ • > i some of the other to the other turtles in the tank, and i ''• "."•'•, hatchlings, she devoured the fish and dark greens pro- '.*""' ' said, and she want- vided her. On January 22 staff moved ———— ! ed to save the one her to the small-flight cage, where she she found. would have the chance to walk on the She went to a pet store to find out bare earth and get real sunlight. "That how to feed the animal, and for the next was a turnaround," said Deitschel. 11 years raised the cooter on a diet of "Moving on land got her a lot stronger. lettuce, shrimp, carrots, celery and occa- On left arrived at clinic without a domed shell Then one day a staff member noted that sionally a turtle formula. her shell was beginning to dome!" On January 2, 2006, she and her normal cooter we had in the clinic." domed shell, but her shell was as flat as Increasing in stamina and lung capac- son brought the 11-pound turtle into The turtle had been kept in a tub, a pancake." ity, the cooter began to take extended CROW. The son explained for his isolated from other turtles, and was CROW staff took her up to the rep- dives to the bottom of the sea turtle Spanish-speaking mother that she suffering from malnutrition. Deprived tile room on the hospital's third floor tank when CROW interns took her out could no longer care for the animal. of ultraviolet sunlight, the cooter was where she could begin a recovery pro- for a swim. Each day the interns would The cooter had obvious developmental deficient in vitamin D and calcium. She gram in a warm environment. Over the record the amount of time she sat at abnormalities. seemed to pull herself along rather than next two weeks staff shone ultraviolet the bottom of the tank, and each day "I applauded the woman for her walk. light on her and gave her a balanced her times jumped incrementally; start- compassion, but this was a stunning "You need direct access to sunlight diet. Deitschel was not surprised or ing at two minutes, she was up to eight example of what happens when people for proper absorption of calcium," said overly concerned when she showed few minutes by the end of the week. And don't have the right information," said Deitschel. "It doesn't even work to signs of improvement during this time. she socialized with the other turtles, lin- CROW Veterinarian Dr. PJ Deitschel. place a turtle in a window - the ultra- "Reptiles get sick slowly, and they get ing up next to them as she would in a "The cooter had severe shell deformi- violet light doesn't penetrate the glass. better slowly," she said. natural pond. ties, and it was really striking to see the Normally a cooter has a beautifully On January 16 they took her out to continued on page 36 differences when we placed her beside a

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Visit our new location at Tahitian Gardens Plaza. ! fine wines, cocktails fi happy hour menu OLD It's more than twice as big. Cheeburger innovative 8 award-winning bistro cuisine i Cheeburger Location I You'll love our circular dining room, jewelry, clothing, books S gifts ! Tahitian forty foot high ceiling, Gardens Plaza Periwinkle Way huge round skylight and our beautiful wine bar. Of course, the food and fun are as great as ever. • IffWEK* SANIBEL ISLAND, FL 1551 Periwinkle Way ] 472-7242 Lunch 11-3 I Happy Hour 3-6 I Dinner 5-9:3O D'nt'i.1 1975 Periwinkle Way, Sanibellsiand, FL •239-472-6111 Auction To Benefit CROW 31 he third annual Auction Inspired by Wildlife and TNature, to benefit the CO Clinic for the Rehabilitation of One of our Z Wildlife (CROW) is Monday, February 27. m It is open to the public and CD tickets are still available with links 100 percent of the profits going directly to the care of Lee County's wildlife patients. Several original works of art 1NJ available at the auction are cur- to success! 8 rently on display at Bank of the Islands, including recognized island artist Myra Roberts' com- pleted original Endangered. In addition to Robert's piece, valued at $8,000, there will be approximately 100 other excit- Bird's Nest, an original acrylic, is donated by Naples ing items from a stunning glass artist Suzita George bowl engraved by Luc Century to beautiful jewelry from Congress Jewelers, William E. Wilson Fine Jewelry, Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry and Sanibel Goldsmith. Another nationally recognized artist, Leoma Lovegrove, will also have a one-of-a-kind original available for the auction. Of the more than 3,700 wildlife patients treated at CROW in 2005, 70 percent of those vvere native and migratory birds. "This auction is very important to raising annual support for CROW and we hope our members and others will attend," said auction chair, Spring Rosen. Soon Come Contract Hauling is a benefactor sponsor, and Barrier Island Title on Sanibel and The Durand Group at Smith Barney in Fort Myers, are Lifesaver spon- At Jerry's, we long ago decided that if we were sors. In addition to the auction, guests will have an opportunity to sample a number of going to sell a pork link that cooked up plump, different Italian wines, two of which are being supplied by the Jacaranda restaurant. Tickets are $75 per person for an evening of good food, excellent wine, entertain- juicy and delicious, we were going to have to pro- ment, and most importantly, an opportunity to help wildlife. Reservations are required and can be made by calling CROW at 472-3644, ext. * duce our own. That was one of the best decisions we've ever made. The result of that decision has Endangered, been a success story. painted by renowned art- The reason our links taste as good as they look ist, Myra Roberts has been arbi- is that we use only the finest quality pork and trarily painted with impressionistic ingredients. They're all gathered and prepared colors, featuring a montage of four to a time-tested "Old Worlds" recipe developed different endan- gered sea turtles by a European sausagemaster. One of the secrets of our success is the seasonings... They bring the best out of the rest! You can taste these incred- ible links today, in Jerry's in-store Restaurant... or take some home from our big, complete Meat department.

Roseate Spoonbill, photo- ' graph taken by professional photographer, Dick Fortune 472-9300 Located at Periwinkle & Casa Ybel 1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL Store Hours Every Day - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. uses his time to pursue Dolores. speakers that today are tops in the fThe Simple Language Of Orchids The book states, "He held her tightly, orchid world. wondering... meanwhile the city of I first" meet Paul Martin Brown at an § Adventure Stories About Orchids Mancus falls." We never find out what he international orchid society meeting held was wondering. in Naples in 1999. He was teaching a by Dr. Faye Laurent Granberry, Sanibei orchid hobbyist Back to reality. We will still have cold class on Florida specie orchids. 1 attended weather. If the temperatures fall under 50 the class and was so impressed with his t one time Society of London, a lover of women, degrees there are many orchids that can wild range of knowledge of orchids in our or other, and whose mission was to save Mancus. be damaged. It is work but they should be area. After class I rushed up to him and have all Enter Dolores, the second character, protected - like indoors. asked if I could book him to speak to the struggled along a seducer, a great beauty, with the full Dr. Granberry is president of the Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society. with Brenda Starr figure that could turn the head of even a Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society. She is He give me a date for a year later. I and her love in the proper Englishman. a well-known orchid hobbyist, lecturer, explained thatwe were a new club and hopeless search for Kincaid, looking at a white orchid writer and a Master Gardener. She had a limited budget. That year he came the Black Orchid. specimen, shouts out, "Cattleya superba, holds a BS degree in horticulture and for $50.1 bought Brown and his friend, Of course, there a magnificent specimen." graduate degrees in psychology.^ Stan Folsom, breakfast. Brown was a probably is no This was not the correct name for that heavy eater which was reflected in his pure totally black orchid, so it is told. Maybe, he was look- size. I remember laughing that it cost me orchids, but I have ing at Dolores. Orchid Meeting more to entertain him than to have him seen some deep The story continues, full of orchid speak. purple ones that look black. mistakes, especially of the Epidendrum Memory Paul Martin Brown, a two-time There is actually a book The Black species he had allegedly collected, none speaker at the orchid society, and so well Orchid, a 19th century adventure, that of which grew in Brazil. by Faye Granberry received, has published two recent books takes place one thousand miles up the As he searches for orchids, he barely uring the many years the Sanibel- on specie orchids, one for our immediate treacherous Amazon, in a city named escapes with his life during a combined area. The books have all the qualifica- Mancus. There are two main characters. spying journey. The book is full of adven- Captiva Orchid Society has served the islands, the members tions to become best sellers in the orchid The first is Kincaid the adventurer, who ture, mystery, and ever pressing spy D world. Brown's expertise and his ability to have been privileged to have program is the spy for the Royal Geographical details and a little orchid information. He tell intriguing tales about his adventures in the orchid world have contributed to the noted interest in his books. • •** «\ Serving Dinner 7 Days The last time I contacted Brown, three JEAN LE BOEUF 5:30 • 10pm years ago, to speak at the society's holi- Piano Bar • Private Parlies day luncheon, he informed me that with 2761 West Gulf Drive his great success as a writer he was no .._ Ample Parking Adjacent to Nutmeg Village* longer on the lecture circuit. However, r 1 1 l sl L1 unno he had enjoyed his last visit to Sanibei ^T-v-r • " iV-V- ->X. * * ™ JT. SanibSanibei-472-114< 1 and found the orchid members so kind .RivieraOfSanibel.com and loving that he agreed to speak to us, but that would be his last public speaking date. : i•• -;..••, •-. --:•..; • . •-..,• • •- : He came with his friend Stan Folsom (who did all the art work for his books) and their two dogs. We paid him $250 and expenses - dollars well spent. The meeting was held at the Sundial, and I am happy to share it was a delight- ful luncheon and the dogs were well behaved.

*i •*• • ~ Most of us watched his film show in complete awe of his knowledge regard- •" . •••-••:. .- ;.- • . - - . • -; • .'•.;'.: •. ••|j- :.•/. • >--. •.- ; ?v^*[;-,..;.::.^-,- ..;":.' -,. ;V.;o*:v.- ing specie orchids. That was a wonderful : From ihe shores of the Riviera holiday orchid luncheon - that day in to the Gulf Coast oi Sanibei. enjoy Northern 2001.* Italian Cuisine & Meditenanean Specialties ** r Orchid Society Meeting ee Behrhorst of Sundance Orchids, Fort Myers, will speak on cat- Ltleyas at the February 20 meeting of the Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society. The meeting will be held at 1:30 at the Sanibei Library, 770 Dunlop Road. Behrhorst will bring orchids to sell as well as answer questions about their care S\^^ and propagation. Members are invited to participate in the monthly orchid show. Ribbons will be awarded for the top •i species and hybrid orchids. Both mem- bers and guests can vote on their favorite orchids as well as participate in a raffle. .-..••= Members are free; non-members, $2.50. No reservations are needed. For further information call Anna Bralove at 472- 0862 or Ronn Downey at 395-0681.*

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A JOURNEY THROUGH 500 YEARS OF MUSIC ••'.)• * FROM HANDEL, RESPIGHI, BACH AND GINASTERA

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n Thursday, February 23, Bev and Clair Postmus will present Oa lecture entitled: Flycatchers, Clair and Bev Postmus Hummers, and More -Oh My! at the Sanibel Community House, 2173 Valley, Arizona. Each area has provided Periwinkle Way. many wonderful opportunities to learn As former residents of Sanibel, the more about the natural world. Clair has Vibrant Postmuses return from their new home in documented the birds and plants of each Arizona to present a program designed to area through photography while Bev has delight the eye and whet the appetite for studied the ecology of the areas and par- Arizona's abundant bird species. ticularly the birdlife. Since their retirement from teaching in After their move to Arizona in January VIRTUOSOS the Chicago area in 1990, Clair and Bev 2005, they spent a half year submerging Postmus have lived in northern Michigan, themselves in a study of the area. They Sanibel and now currently in Green became members of the Tucson Audubon Society taking advantage of twice a week field trips and the expertise of the trip leaders. Bev and Clair participated in an intensive, four-day Sonoran desert ecol- ogy workshop as well as master-birding BUY ' classes. In addition, they bird nearly every 6 BARS «, BAR day, GET THE ft mm WBBt "With at least five life zones within February 19,7pm* BIG ARTS On Sanibel 7* BAR FREE if* easy reach of our new home," Bev says, With the SWFL Symphony Chamber Orchestra ( Hi "there is no end to the learning experi- la ence." Arthur Haas, harpsichordist • Conducted by Paui Nadier While Clair patiently photographs, Bev HaWmade Soap-By-The-Ste works on separating the many confusing .. The music: bird species, learning their songs, and try- ing to discover just who lives in which life HANDEL: Suite for Orchestra (from the Water Music) zone. While their volunteer work was put RESPIGHI: Ancient Airs and Dances on hold for a few month, both are now BACH: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5inD Major Spa Unelgfchs, Shampoos, $ Bah Safe happy to be back sharing their love of nature as volunteer guides for several of GINASTERA: Variaciones Concertantes, op. 23 2330 Palm Ridge Rd • Sanibel Island the Tucsori Audubon field trips. (239) 472-1226 The Postmuses have also discovered Sponsored by: many wonderful hiking trails particu- larly in Madera Canyon in the Catalina Mountains. On the many triple digit temperature days of the Arizona sum- mer, they find the Green Valley recreation pools a wonderful refreshing treat. Bev has become active in the local yoga class- -r es, and both look forward to increased hop fhe involvement in the local camera and com- puter clubs. All are welcomed to attend this the JB Noveili eighth in San-Cap Audubon's 2006 lec- Internationale Furniture • Clothing ture series. Doors open at 7 p.m. and Antiques * Art • Jewelry since seating is limited it is suggested that you come early. A $4 donation is Sanibel's Original suggested. Parking is available at the Community House and across the street Consignment Shop in the Schoolhouse Theater parking lot. Est. 1992 For additional information call Elaine Jacobson at 395-1878.* 2460 Palm I 34 Yacht Club Cruises To Gasparilla Mrs. J. Howard T»r he Captiva - Island Yacht Wood Supports 1!Club embarked CROW Capital S February 1 on a 2j three-day cruise to g Gasparilla island.. Campaign yj About 15 boats and submitted by Birgie Vqrtesch ' approximately 40 § people took part and here are people and organiza- w the weather co-oper- tions in this area dedicated to the ^ ated beautifully, said Tvital work of preserving natural < Laura Smith, who with habitats. CROW is working to help co husband Bill, hosted preserve the species that live within a cocktail party on those habitats through rescue, care and their 48-foot boat, the rehabilitation. Now in its 38th year of Laura M. The party operation, CROW is actively raising spilled over onto the philanthropic support for its first-ever dock at Boca Grand Capital Campaign, Commitment to Marina. Some of the Compassion. boaters also rented From left: Karen Haug, far left, Alan Cross and Laura Smith, A name many people recognize on CROW volunteers (1 to r), Jay and Barbara golf carts to explore members of Captiva Yacht Club, during a cocktail party Sanibel is that of J. Howard Wood. Berkowitz, Daniel Moore Thompson and Boca Grand.iJ aboard the iaura /Mat Boca Grand Marina. Before his passing a number of years CROW board member Ann Arnoff stand ago, Mr. Wood was president of the below the stained glass window that Tribune Company and publisher of the was won by Dunedin, resident, Nancy Chicago Tribune. He and his wife regu- Abouhanna larly spent time on Sanibel and came to the $700,000 needed to reach our goal," love the island, supporting it in many he said. ways. You can see their philanthropic Support is coming from a wide variety spirit at the Sanibel School, the Bailey of people, organizations and businesses. Matthews Shell Museum, the arts and One such business is Suncatchers Dream, theaters and beyond. Mrs. J. Howard owned and operated by Daniel Moore Wood is continuing the philanthropic Thompson and located on Tarpon Bay spirit, by making a significant gift to the Road. Moore held a raffle to raise aware- Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife's ness and support for the campaign, aunoTon's capital campaign. which brought in $1,000 from Sanibel "Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Wood have residents and tourists visiting the island. had an enormous influence on the spirit "I love and appreciate wildlife and it's and feeling of Sanibel and what it is today so important that we have a place like Ellington's Jazz Bar & Restaurant in the area of arts, education and con- CROW to help our wildlife" said Moore. servation" said campaign co-chair Bob "I wanted to do something to make a dif- is proud to present a once in a Wigley. "We are honored to have Mrs. ference in the campaign and hope this lifetime musical gathering. Wood supporting our wildlife through our has helped." capital campaign and even more excited It takes the support of everybody to February 24th & 25th .that our gift shop within the new wildlife reach our goal, and we're hoping those education center will be named in their interested in learning more about the Ellington's will be host to... honor" said Wigley. campaign will contact Birgie Vertesch or The Commitment to Compassion Anita Pinder at CROW at 472.3644, Capital Campaign will improve all aspects ext.5. E JI4ZZ ir€UNID4]I"l of CROW's operation from direct animal . Established in 1968, CROW is one of care in the new and renovated hospital to the nation's leading wildlife rehabilitation the student education program and public hospitals for tropical native and migratory outreach in the new education pavilion. .wildlife. A nonprofit veterinary hospital, MUSICIANS EMECSENCy. E1NID. EENEFIT. Since going public with the $2.8 million CROW provided medical care for more campaign in November, 2005, several than 3,700 injured, sick and orphaned events and small cocktail parties have wildlife patients (70 percent of whom the benefit will feature two jazz legends... been held to raise awareness of CROW were birds) in 2005, from all of Lee Jazz and Blues Great- and the need for continued philanthropic County. CROW is a working hospital and support to reach their goal. is open seven days a week, 365 days a "We're very excited to announce that year. nearly 73 percent of the goal has been CROW relies exclusively on private reached", said John Schubert, who is the donations to operate. Annual operating other co-chair of this campaign. "The last support and campaign gifts can be mailed "The last of the Red Hot Mama's" 27 percent is the most difficult to raise, to CROW at P.O. Box 150, Sanibel, FL and we're hopeful that people who love 33957.* Sweet €eircgiai .Crown wildlife will step forward and help us raise

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Reservations are $85.00 and include a three course Barrier Island [email protected] dinner featuring Ellintons' award wining cuisien. Tax, gratuity and alcohol not included Title Services, Inc. (239) 472-3688 937 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island "You'll Appreciate the Difference" Gallery Shows At BIG ARTS wo displays are currently in the galleries at BIG ARTS. A display Tof juried photography is in the Phillips Gallery and Gale Bennett's paintings are in Founders Gallery. Both are on view until Tuesday, March 1. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Award winners of the juried photog- raphy contest were as follows: George Graham, first place; Frank Moore, second place; Adele Anish, third place; and Bob Owens, Jeffrey R. Springer, Norman 3 " Bateman, honorable mentions. ^ Visitors view the work of third place photography winner Adele Anish

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'Cello and Gale Bennett oin Gale and 'Cello Bennett and friends for a unique event a musical journey through several centuries, ranging from Baroque to Broadway, Wednesday, JMarch 1, at 7:30 p.m., in Phillips Gallery, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Gale Bennett, internationally acclaimed Florida artist, is also well-known for his music appreciation classes. He will offer background information on the pieces per- formed by his wife, soprano Cello, who has appeared in many European theaters as well ac •5*T~< " 'i ' " wear s < ^ ( t concerts, A Musical Evening in Giverny, with a select j,> • a. \eJ " •. :> T. "H include harpist Elizabeth Lilly, who fre- quend j-pei+i- with ihe • ,ut / e-i Flonda Symphony Orchestra; violist James Griffith of the Naples Philharmonic, and pianist Judy Richey, who has been pianist for many of Mariner High School's musical productions and also provided accompaniment for A Musical Evening in Giverny. Seating in the Phillips Gallery is limited and early reservations are recommended. Tickets for $20, can be purchased by calling BIG ARTS at 395-0900.*

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1149 Ptnmnkk Wm * Swubei, ¥133957 42 original songs on piano and guitar follow- BIG ARTS Plays ing an introduction by the author. Wight's newest Doc Ford novel, Host To The Dark Light, will be released March 16 FISH by Putnams and he says that the female Lettermen character in Dark Light was inspired by a song Webb wrote, Morning in New O York. CD HAPPENS! LU Seating in the Phillips Gallery is limited and early reservations are recommended. 1 Tickets at $20, can be purchased by call- CO H ing BIG ARTS at 395-0900.* D 111 i March Workshops CO At BIG ARTS Celebrating 27 Yean of Fresh Fish! number of workshops are offered at BIG ARTS this month. They Snapper * Grouper Ainclude Creative Collage with Tuna * Salmon * Flounder Cathy Taylor, Friday and Saturday, March 3 and 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Oils Mahi-MaM • Swordfish with Vesta with Vesta Seville, Thursday, King Crab * Scallops Friday and Saturday, April 6 through Fresh Dough • Hand Tossed 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Chinese Brush "We serve it fresh... I Painting (Intermediate) with Edythe CHAH-GRILL & PIZZA or we don't serve it at all!" Newbourne, Wednesday, March 8, "If you liked our Dogs, Fish townket open at tl AM The Lettermen 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.;. Monotype you'll love our Pizza" (2 PM on Sunday) Printmaking with Cathy Taylor, Friday he Lettermen sound went up and Saturday, March 10 and 11, 10 OPEN 11 AM -10 PM 703 Imvm Bay M 472-9129 against the rock era and provided a.m. to 4 p.m.; Bailer's Baskets with Serving 4:30-9:0© PM 7 Days Tsome calm in the frantic '60s. On Helen Bailer, Tuesday, March 14, 9 Saturday, February 25, the Lettermen a.m. to 4 p.m.; How to Paint Rich ~~ $3.00EARO? 10% DISCOUNT WITH THIS AD will sing to a sold-out audience at BIG Vibrant Pastels with Greg Biolchini, ARTS. The concert is sponsored by Wednesday, March 23 through Sunday, 1528 PERIWINKLE WAY DINING SPECIAL John and Mary Jo Boler. March 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Pine Present this coupon toou r hostess amJ be seated SANIBEL* 472-8686 For more information, call BIG ARTS Needle Basketry with Gisela Damandl, before 5:00 PM and we will take $3,00 off at 395-0900.* Thursday and Friday, March 30 and 31, every adult dinner entree at The Timbers 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expires 2/28/06 Not valid with other coupons Early registration is advised. For more White And Webb informatio, call BIG ARTS, 395-0900.* Present Evening S/talian 1)z1)zmnq Of Words, Songs Save The Date in our STsfancf's ave Saturday, March 4, for the IG ARTS and New York Times opening reception of BIG ARTS CasualOitinosp£ere best selling author Randy Wayne Snew visual art exhibits, Four BWhite and singer songwriter Person Invitational and Sanibel-Captiva Specializing in JKade^lo'orde Wendy Webb will present an entertain- Art League's 30th Annual Juried Art ing evening of words and original songs, Exhibit. * re^ues/s, Jlomemade CPasias, Friday, March 10, 8 p.m. in Phillips !jJreacf

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In 2004-05, Reggie Miller became the fourth NBA player to, at age 39 or older, Women's Golf Association gath- tally 30 or more points in a game. Name the first three players to do it. O XJ ered to play a Pink Ball Bonanza. What, Dunes Women's 5. When was the last time the New Jersey Devils missed the NHL playoffs? the reader might well ask, is a Pink Ball 6. Which Major League Soccer player played on the most MLS championship teams? Bonanza? Basically, it involves giving a Golf Association O pink ball to a foursome of players. On ANSWERS o each hole to be played, taking turns, one he results of the February 10 S o member of the foursome is handed the Sweetheart Scramble were: IM Suunp surea} ajm aAij UO SBM soooy jjap pink ball which she and only she can play T First place, Judy Wellons, on that specific hole. Roy Broderson, Margaret Dwyer and \vey[ puB UBpiop '.reqqBp-[npqy uraare;^ ^ Adrienne Cross, 90 (scorecard playoff last While all four players can post their '(£002) P3 ujaq;nos jo pBuiaq w>w puB score on the hole, the only score that nine holes); u am jo /uping uoy -g Second place, Don Weymouth, Noel •(sauopiA qz 'VHH W/l) SL61 ! counts in the competition is the prowess 1002 »Mi 'X of the person with the pink ball. Barbee, Claudia Firizen and Cantor •(VH3 This is a game of nerves. Lose the Eagleson, 90; pink ball in the water and the score for Third place, Nancy Greenberg, Beachview Men's the team on that hole is a goose egg. It Michael Funk, Betsy Cox and Muriel DeRoberts, 91 (scorecard playoff last nine Hole In One matters not that one of the players has Golf Association a birdie or another has a par, once the holes); on Egensteiner made a hole pink ball is gone it is gone and so is the Fourth place, Irmingard Markusch, by Ed O'Neil . in one on February 10 at The competition for that team. Among the Howard Dwyer, Pet Wentling and Diane Dunes Golf and Tennis Club on Schults, 91; hen a golfer plays the same tee D eighteen hole players in the group three tirne after time, a certain com- hole number 9 with a yardage of 111. players lost their pink ball while four of Fifth place, Daphne Hellmuth, Marv Witnesses included Bill Swain, Bruce fort level builds. Any change . 2 the nine hole players did the same. Seibold, Carol Broderson and Millie Ford, W Noble and John Frymoyel. ^ 92.* causes subtle alterations to most swing- Left standing with pink ball intact ers. in the 18 hole group was the team of Backing up to championship tees usu- Shirley Mackay, Mary Jane Bolon and ally leads to a tighter grip and a deadly Hole in One Nancy Carlile who posted a 95 for first increase in speed. Moving up to the place. In second placed with a 102 was T~"X oris Dewitt made a hole in one ladies' tees leads to doubts about which I Ion February 10 at The Dunes the threesome of Gloria Waterhouse, club to use. Marilyn Humphries and Nancy Stell. I •* Golf and Tennis Club on hole All of these factors came into play number 17 with a yardage of 72. when the Beachview Men's Golf Witnesses included Marcia Cohen and Association held its annual Red, White Otis Timberlake,^ and Blue scramble on February 11. And the effects were, noticeable. Most scrambles wind up with a lot of teams in the 50s. This one only took a 60 to SCA Duplicate come out on top. Bill Stell, Bill Sadd, Phil Jones and Al Krause fashioned that, Bridge The Sanctuary Golf Club winning score. Players had to use each of the colored tees six times during the esults of the Sanibel Community Memberships For Sale morning. Association duplicate bridge game It could have been much worse. The Ron Monday, February 13, are as Blue holes included three par 3s with not follows: . . •;...'..;• Sanibel Island much room for extra pain. Marianne and Jim Masterson were Some day it would be fun to watch tied for first place with Terry and Clara when the tips of 9, 14 and 17 are used. Terrana with a 57.0 percent game. Barb The 17th starts at Donax drive, covers and Larry Malboeuf were tied with Nancy more than 150 yards of the unpretty part and Harold Greten for third with 55.5 of the Sanibel River and reaches a land- percent. ing area about the size of a place mat. The SCA duplicate bridge program Sanibel Land Investments, Inc. ("SLI") Whenever you want to torture guests, meets Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Fees are $4 take them back there. for SCA members and $5 for non-mem- a developer in The Sanctuary, has only Tony Baldino, Chuck Bye, John bers. Partners are provided. All levels of Boynton and John Moores finished sec- skill are welcome.^ a FEW remaining memberships for sale to ond with a 62. It took a scorecard playoff to edge out Dick Codair, Jim Sauer, Rob interested parties. These memberships Cutler and Rene Lohser. CArtD OF THANKS The nine-hole tournament on Feb. do NOT require you to live in 7 was a four-man variable better ball in which one player is needed on par fives, ha Sanibel Recreation Department The Sanctuary. For those memberships two on par fours and three on par threes. would like to thank Ron Rich and This one wound up a in dead heat, a Tthe Lazy Flamingo II for their sold by March 1st, SLI will pay 51, and Chuck Bye, Barry Humphries time, compassion arid generosity shown and Rod Verblaauw won the playoff. at the Safe Boating Day event at the your first year dues and food allowance The team of Bill Stell, Jack Tukey, Frank Rec Center February 11. Due to Ron's Esposito and Jerry T xker were only efforts, $140 was raised for the Sanibel (a SAVINGS of approximately $11,000). unfortunate enough to lose the playoff - Water Attack Team. We're off to a great but they wasted a "career" score of 25 by start. Thank you from SWATCH] For more information, please call Tucker, an Indiana community developer, on the back nine. Steve Cochlan at 312-759-2600. Jim Sauer, John Boynton, Don Travis and Tom Ware were third at 54. .# 54 o o Pro Golf Tour Update Pebruary 16 - IIT 20016 o This*Week's PGA Tournament Last Week On The PGA Tour The Nissan Open The Nissan Open has been Tournament Results Arron Oberhoiser survived a shaky finish to < clinch his maiden PGA Tour victory at the Pebble Defending: Adam Scott part of the PGA Tour since the Champion: Arron Oberholser Beach National Pro-Am by a record-equaling Total Purse: $5,100,000 mid-1920s. Known then as the Purse: $972,000 five shots on Sunday. Left-hander Mike Weir, Yards: 7,078 Los Angeles Open, the tourna- 2nd Place: Rory Sabbatini started the round tied with Oberholser, but fell Par: 71 ment kicked off in 1926 with Purse: $583,200 CO back into a tie for third at 11 under after a night- Harry Cooper being the inau- 3rd Place: Byrd, Weir mare start that included a double-bogey seven a gural winner. Nissan became the title sponsor of this event in 1987 and will Purse: $313,200 I be entering its 19th year of involvement with this tournament. MacDonald at the second hole. Rory Sabbatini closed with a co Smith holds the record for the most victories, winning on four separate 70 to finish second, although he was never a factor. Oberholser's fiercest competition occassions in 1928, 1929, 1932 and 1934. Both Ben Hogan and Arnold came from within. He had a six-shot lead with six holes to play when he started missing Palmer are three-time champions of the then-Los Angeles Open. Last shots left and right. His tee shot on the 15th hit the cart path twice and was headed for year's rain-soaked Nissan Open was shortened to only two rounds with trouble when it bounced off a tree and kicked back into an opening. With a view of the Adam Scott defeating Chad Campbell in a Monday playoff. green, Oberholser hit a wedge into 8 feet and turned the mishap into a birdie. PGA Tournament FORESCAST Golf Trivia Golfing Tip First Round Second Round Third Round Final Round What golfer has the most official victories One of the most difficult things on any golf tour in the USA? for the amateur golfer to adjust to is the long putt on the a) Sam Snead c) Mickey Wright green. Long putting is a skill b) Jack Nicklaus d)KathyWhitworth that is rarely practiced and, Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy •su|M jnoj consequently, whenever we Hi: 67 Lo: 47 Hi: 65 Lo: 48 Hi: 66 Lo: 48 Hi: 66 Lo: 46 V9d~l 88 (p :ja/v\suv have a very long putt to attempt, the end result is usu- PGA Tour Player Profile Golf History ally not what we want. Most amatuers Arron Oberholser Feb. 18.1973 - Bob Dickson, who is one faced with a long" putt automatically go of only four men to win both the U.S. into the thought process that they need Birthdate: Feb. 2, 1975 Amateur and the British Amateur in the to smack the ball to get it to the hole. Birthplace: San Luis Obispo, Calif. same year (1967), won the Andy This thinking pattern will get you a three- Residence: Scottsdale, Ariz. Williams-San Diego Open. He finished putt more times than not. When you try Turned Professional: 1998 three better than Billy Casper, Bruce to kill the putt, all of the motion in your World Ranking: 41st Crampton, Grier Jones, and Phil Rodgers, putting stroke comes from the wrist. The and many people at the time thought that ball usually pops up off the ground and Joined TOUR: 2003 Dickson would be the tour's next super- there is little to no chance for success. A 2006 Earnings: $1,239,363 star. However, it turned out to be his sec- long putting stroke needs to be generat- PGA TOUR Victories: One victory, the 2006 Pebble Beach ond and last PGA Tour win. A couple ed by the shoulders with nothing to do National Pro-Am years later, he quit competive golf. with your wrists.

2006 Money Leaders World Rankings Driving Distance Putting Average Rank & Player Money Rank & Player Score Rank & Player Avg. Rank & Player Avg. 1) Chad Campbell $1,392,334 1) Tiger Woods 17.48 1) Bubba Watson 320.5 1) Scott Verplank 1.612 2) Stuart Appleby $1,282,428 2) Vijay Singh 8.98 2) J.B. Holmes 313.5 2) Nathan Green 1.671 3) Rory Sabbatini $1,266,294 3) Retief Goosen 7.73 3) Camilo Villegas 305.6 3) Daniel Chopra 1.681 4) Arron Oberholser $1,239,363 4) Ernie Els 7.67 4) Trevor Immelman 305.2 4) John Rollins 1.687 5) David Toms $1,120,800 5) Phil Mickelson 7.47 5) Tag Ridings 304.4 5) Doug Barron 1.692

patience, fueled and fired by passion to continue to get back up after thousands of Golf Quality Corner Patience And Passion falls. A cold, sometimes dark and lonely daily discipline inspired by a dream , punctu- by Brad Murray ated by perfect landings and a graceful glide to the next level. And the process contin- ues, again and again. he winter Olympics are upon us. High in the majestic Alpine town of Turin, In golf patience looms large in the learning process. The game has levels upon Italy, history is in the making. There is so much I love about the Olympics. levels. It is extra challenging to be a life-long learner in golf because of the barrage of TThe awe in the eyes of the athletes as they march into the stadium for the information and "stuff" constantly thrown at us. There has been more written about opening ceremonies. The gathering together of so many nations for a pure, com- how to swing a golf club correctly than has been written about how to play all other mon cause. To celebrate and demonstrate on the snow, on the ice and in the air sports combined, from ice-skating to curling and from ski-jumping to snowboarding. the beauty, power, passion and grace of the Olympic spirit. To break through bar- There is the golf channel, all the great new swing aids, high tech clubs, diets, and stuff. riers and limitations, to expand perspectives, to see. new views, and do what has All the golf magazines, what the pros say, all the hundreds of golf schools, thou- never been done before. sands of teachers and zillions of tips from well meaning but often misinformed or mis- Passion was the theme of the opening ceremonies and the culmination was understood friends and acquaintances. Pavarotti's soul-stirring rendition of Puccini's Nessun Dorma. Pavarotti is passionate In the midst of all the noise and hype the true student of the game will patiently about opera just as all the athletes are passionate about their particular sport. They all plod along fueled and fired by passion. In my personal case, I'm passionate about share a deep love for their sport, their country, and the opportunity to test their skills learning, friendships, beauty and breakthroughs. I'm passionate about striking solid and spirit on a universal stage. shots with fine-tuned focus and freewheeling abandon. I'm passionate about the smell After giving a great deal of thought to the subject of Patience for this article I of fresh cut grass sprinkled with early morning dew. I'm passionate about Pebble began to see a strong connection between patience and passion in the pursuit of a - continued on page 55 given endeavor. In preparing for an Olympic competition an ice-skater needs tons of The tournament has been held at TwinEagles since 2002, but as membership in 55 World's Top Senior Golfers Here the club has grown and more homes built, parking and members access to the club present future problems for the Ace Group Classic. The Ace Group, a worldwide Next Week For Ace Group Classic insurance firm, is signed through 2007 with negotiations underway for an extension O by Ed Frank through 2010. Tickets for next week's tournament are available by calling 1-800-566-3470 or CO aster champions, Golf Hall of Fame members, 29 of online at www.theacegroupclassic.com the 30 top money winners on last season's Champions In addition, there are ticket outlets at Alf's, Edwin Watts, J & L Golf, Lumpy's Pro MTour, nine former winners here - this is the star-stud- Golf Discount, Pro Golf Discount, World of Golf, and Zee's Proline Golf. ded field of next week's Ace Group Classic at the Club at Flame Sizzles With New Line-Up TwinEagles in Naples. A revamped lineup featuring the.return of guard Bracey Wright from the Minnesota For the 19th consecutive year, the world's greatest senior Timberwolves and the debut of Duane Erwin has the Florida Flame on a six-game golfers will assemble here to compete in one of the most popu- home winning streak and in sole possession of first place in the NBA Development lar tournaments on the Champions Tour. Pro-ams and practice League. rounds begin Monday, with the $1.6 million tournament played The 18-10 Flame defeated Fayetteville 101-88, and Arkansas 112-105 last week at o next Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The action will be televised all Germain Arena. The five-game Home stand continues this week with the Flame host- three days on the Golf Channel. ing Arkansas again Tuesday and Albuquerque Thursday and Friday. Defending his title will be 2005 winner Mark James. Other "I like the balance and versatility of our club right now," said Florida coach Jeff former winners who will be here are 2004 champion Craig Stadler, two-time winners Malone whose team began play this week with a one-game first place lead over Fort Hale Irwin, Mike Hill and Gil Morgan along with Vicente Fernandez, Lanny Wadkins, Worth. . Allen Doyle and Bob Murphy. Tickets to Flame games are available by calling 877 Flame Tix. And this is just the beginning: Everblades Snap Losing Streak Loren Roberts, the hottest player on the Champions Tour, having won the first two A five-game winless streak extending more than two weeks finally came to end last tournaments of the year, made his commitment to play here just last week. Saturday as the Florida Everblades defeated the Idaho Steelheads 4-3 before a crowd "Loren's commitment confirms that we will have our most competitive field in the of 6,555 at Germain Arena. 19-year-history of the event," said Jason Camp, tournament director. The only player The victory avoided what would have been the longest winless streak (six games) in from last year's Champion Tour top 30 to not commit is Jay Haas, who is expected to the team's eight-year franchise history. play in the PGA Tour's Nissan Open next week. At week's end, the Everblades were in second place in the ECHL South Division, Here are some of the other golfing greats who will tee it up next week: eight points behind Gwinnett. Former master champions Raymond Floyd, Ben Crenshaw and Fuzzy Zoeller. Floyd The Everblades are on the road this weekend at Pensacola Friday and Saturday and Crenshaw have been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. nights.^ Last year's top money winner Dana Quiqley, who became the first player on the Champions Tour to earn more than $2 million in a single season. Hall of Famer Tom Watson, winner of last season's Charles Schwab Cub, who From page 54 more than tripled his winnings over 2004. He finished in the top 10 in nine of 13 starts on the Champions Tour. Golf Corner Top five money winners Mark McNulty and DA Weibring. There is concern that this year could be the final'year the tournament is played at Beach, and Royal Portrush In Northern Ireland. I'm passionate about The Masters and the Club at TwinEagles as the club has not decided whether to renew its contract with those heavenly views seen from pristine pews. I'm passionate about my home turf up the tournament sponsor, Octagon, a sports management company. in the great Pacific northwest, the rich deep greens, and views of Mt. Rainier from McCormick Woods golf course. I'm passionate about a good walk and a talk and lots of healing laughter in a golf game with my buddies. I could go on and on. This list helps me realize more clearly what gets me through the bumps and the falls and the sometimes dark and lonely days in my golf journey. This passion and love Why settle for off/, small, iind tired motivates us to keep practicing patience as we learn, and helps us remain focused and when you can have BRAND NIW patient in a practice session or at the top of our backswing or at impact. This passion, MASTIQUE this love, brings a deep and powerful paijence to our golf experience. and up-to-date with fabulous Brad Murray has been a golf coach and teacher for well over 20 years. Before panoramic Gulf and sunset views? he entered the golf profession he was a resident counselor at Principia College in Elsah, Illinois. In June, 2004 Murray and his wife, Lolly, moved from San Diego, • Sili llour .i bedroom. ? kuli wirli California to SanibeLft ' owr 2.1)00 H|. li. living .iic.i, ne\er occupied .ir ,m eMelleni piit.e $659,000 • Illumine ilk- spixuaiLir (lull v Plant Nursery will be offering a 10 per- Irom ihe ll)ili floor, upgraded Open House At cent discount on plants that day. Sheilah whli wood floors 10 «juilim;s, and John Morley generously donate 1 The Conservation food and beverage for the event: d 1 on MI mops. $885,000 Bring a friend and/or meet new ones • HI(! end link with »oiirmei kiulien, Foundation at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation 1 lar»t- laruis oiler views (il'S.inibel he Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's open house. The Nature Center is located one mile west of Tarpoh io li. Myirs Reach eV beyond Foundation will hold its annual open house on President's Day, Bay Road, on the left-hand side of $999,500 T Sanibel-Captiva Road. Overflow parking Monday, February 20, from 10 a.m. to • Aitr.iLtivfly furnished :md move- 2 p.m. at its Nature Center on Sanibel- is available at the shell museum. There in ready, 15th Hoor, 3 bedroom, 2 Captiva Road. The open house includes is no roadside parking* permitted. People are encouraged to use the overflow park- Call Ihe Waterfront Specialists" bath with lots of tile,') fi. ceilings activities, displays, music, and refresh- ments for people of all ages. The Native ing or ride on over by Bicycle .^j far details and your personal tour $749,000 All include easy beach access, gated entry, resort pool & amenities without the traffic. Before you buy elsewhere, see these - the best buys at Mastique! Please send all Editorial Copy and Ad Information to: AL ROGERS & MARSHA ASP 239-454-5300 [email protected] 800-580-1940 Homeowners Scramble Breast Cancer Tournament Results he results for the Breast 3 At Annual Meeting Cancer Tournament TResults on February 11 and 12 at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club are as follows: Ladies- 3.5 Div. Champions - Debbie Smith and Faith Middleton Finalist: Janie Savoie and Carol D'Orio Ladies - 4.0 Div. Champions: June Wendell and Janet Turner Finalist: April Tzanis and Linda Wheeler Men's - 3.0 Div. Champions: Carmine Men's 3.0 Div. Winners From left to right Bill Burks, Marotta and Bill Burks Carmine Marotfa, Diane L. Marotta (chairperson) and Finalist: Gary West and Gary West John Bralove Winning team (I to r) Fritz Clifford, Ken Steele, Rob Cutler and Cecilia Olson with golf com- mittee chair Rene Lohser Men's - 3.5 Div. Champions: Ted Watros and Don Kennedy Finalist - John Palmer and Carl Johnson n conjunction with the annual meeting of the Beachview Homeowner's Men's - 4.0 Div. Association, a golf tournament was held on February 12, at the Beachview Golf Champions: Tom Rizzo and John Ramsey Iand Tennis Club followed by cocktails, dinner and dancing at the Beachview Finalist: Fred Gobel and Bill Rosenberg Steakhouse. . Mixed - 3.5.Div. The results of the golf scramble are as follows: Champions: Jane Settani and Dick Feldstein First place: Cecilia Olson, Rob Cutler, Ken Steele, Fritz Clifford; Finalist: John Gersack and Ginni Gersack Second place: Rene and Terry Lohser, JB Novelli, Murray Flood; Mixed - 4.0 Div. Third place: Bill and Nancy Stell, David and Beverly Wisely. Champions: Linda Wheeler and Pat Tzanis Closest to the pin were JB Novelli for the ladies and Tom Maggio for the men. Finalist: Janet Turner and Wayne Turner. =& Many prizes were awarded thanks to the support.by Beachview Steakhouse, Ellington's Restaurant, Island Paws, Sanibel Day Spa, Matzaluna Restaurant and Jayne Lumley of Coldwell Banker Realty .&

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View artwork I buyers than any other Southwest Florida VIP agent and another from former Olympians, now artists, from all over the world, including Al Oerter. At CO the closing ceremony March 9 visitors can meet the artists. This show runs through award for performing the most real estate transactions as a sales March 10. For more information call 939-2787. associate company wide in 2005. February 18 BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, presents Swingin' - The Benny Goodman "Never before in the history of VIP Realty have we seen an agent Songbook with vocalist Terry Blaine. Celebrate the magic of classic jazz and how accomplish what Eric has done in such a short time" stated Jim Benny Goodman's clarinet and vocalists helped shape and define the 1930s Swing Era. For more information call 395-0900. Hall during the awards ceremony. In only three short years Pfeifer rocketed from "Rookie of the Year" in 2002 to "Realtor February 20 of the Year" in 2005. Along the way Eric also obtained his BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, will show the film, Black and White in Color, from the Ivory Coast^ winner of the 1976 Academy Award for Best Foreign Brokers License, CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), and GRI Language Film. The film is a powerful satire on racism, colonialism and war. Set (Graduate of Realtor Institute) designations. Pfeifer's website www. on the Ivory Coast during the World War I, the French, spurred on by a capricious moment of patriotism, decide to attack their German neighbors. For more informa- SunnySanibel.com also earned top ten honors from the Florida Real tion call 395-0900. Estate Association in 2005 for the second year in a row as one of YOUNG ARTISTS AWARDS. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial the best real estate agent websites in the entire state of Florida. Boulevard, presents The Young Artists Awards 21. The show presents the best of the performing arts talents of area youth. Lois Thome of WINK-TV hosts this Edison Festival of Light sanctioned event. Dinner will be served. A portion of the proceeds Moving to Sanibel in 2001, Eric and his wife Mary Ellen quickly will benefit local youth cancer initiatives. Tickets and additional information are avail- became involved donating countless hours of time and energy to able at www.youngartistsawards.org or by calling 574-9321. the island community. In his spare time you will find Eric coaching February 22 his son John in little league baseball and basketball and coaching BARBARA B. MANN PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 13350 Edison Parkway, his daughter Darby in softball. He also started SanibePs first NFL please don't miss presents Donna Summer. An artist who once defined the '70s pop music generation as the Queen of Disco, Summer has become one of the world's . youth flag football league which just completed its third season. leading singers and songwriters. The career of the five-time Grammy winner spans Eric sits on the board of the Sanibel Captiva Kiwanis Club, and he a range of rriusical genres from R&B and rock to inspirational and dance. Her hits include: Love to Love You Baby, Bad Girls, Hot Stuff and She Works Hard For is also on the Sanibel and Captiva Parks and Recreation Committee. The Money. For more information call 481-4849. BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, presents Laughter in Three Languages: Originally from BaJtimore, Maryland, Eric English, Yiddish and Yinglish. The play stars Reuben and Dorothy Silver in a delightfully comic, yet touching, series of vignettes about the universal immigrant expe- attended The Gilman School and is also a graduate rience. For more information call 395-0900. of Vanderbilt University's school of Engineering. February 23 With his professional Engineering License BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, presents Jennifer Check, soprano, in in the state of Florida and his Contactors association with the Marilyn Home Foundation. She has appeared in numerous roles License, Eric is committed to providing with the Metropolitan Opera during the past three seasons and with the Tokyo Opera his buyers and sellers with outstanding Nornori. For more information call 395-0900.4J service. Eric Pfeifer, Realtor®, Broker-associate VIP Realty Group, Inc. s&VmmsPal

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I ulfshore Ballet would i like to thank all of the G'following businesses and individuals who helped make our recent Club Carnavale fundraiser at the Sanibel Community House such a great success. The monies raised from this evening will allow us to continue to offer scholarships to children who are unable to study ballet with- out financial assistance, and we are grateful for all the support from our great island com- munity! Event sponsors: Bank of the Luann Martin, Pam Rambo, and Jone Schlackman Islands. Doc Ford's. Tom and Live Auction Donors: Matt Asen and Mary Jo Bogdon, Karen Bell, Mike and Elaine August Maryann Billheimer, Victor Mayeron; June Rosner and Russ Bilgore, Bob Sabatino, Event Committee: Phil Jock Soto, Merrill Taylor, Tom Uhler, and Karen Williamson Johnson and Nanelle Raffle Donors: Mad Hatter, Sanibel Steakhouse, Rassa, The Dunes Golf Club, Wehmann. Elaine August. The Schoolhouse Theatre, Sundial Resort, The Timbers, The Mucky Duck, Florida Marti Bryant, Jan Egeland. Repertory Theatre, The Lazy Flamingo, Periwinkle Cottage, Doc Ford's, Cheerful Ginny Fleming. Barbara Galvin, Earful, Aki's Dance Studio, Sanibel Company, Grog Shop, Cheeburger Cheeburger, Cheryl Giattini, Susie Holly, Glassblowers of Sanibel, Hungry Heron, Island Cow, Sanibel Bookshop, Trader's Liddy Johnson, Becky Kaplan, Lindy Roy and Rob Store and Cafe, Macintosh Book Store, Lighthouse Cafe, Sanibel Sense. GREAT BUYS ON SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ISLANDS STCNAtlNN

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Call Us... We're Your Idmd Real Estate Team! SEAGULL ESTATES SEE ELLIE'S 209 Daniel Drive • Near beach community • Well Maintained three bedroom, OPEN HOUSES 2 bath home •Plus large den or Family Room Tuesday, Feb. 21 The 1418 Causey 12pm • Overlooks conservation land Dunes Court to 3pm • Lovely xeroscape yard Reduced to $849,000 Tuesday, Feb. 21 West 3781 Coqisina 12pm T Rocks Drive to 3pm Caii Today K Friday, Feb 24 The 1312 Sand 12pm (239) 472-5187 •1-800-553-7333 Dunes Castle Rd to 3pm f The Gerasin-Hamann Team www.5anlbelLiving.coni Call Cathy or Fred (Ext. 236 or 232) VIP Realty Group, Inc. QQ NEW LISTING 1986 MY-TERN COURT, HERONS LANDING VACANT BUILDABLELOTINSIDE SOUTH SEAS RESORT Superior quality and spacious design, 4 bedroom home Southernmost private plus fabulous family room, hard wood floors, high vaulted dock" on Bryant's ceilings, private oversized lot beautifully landscaped. Bayou. Direct access to Wonderful community offering private beach access, pool, Innercoastal waters. spa, bath house, patio area with gas grill, tennis court and boat dock on Clam Bayou leading to a beautiful sandy $2,500,000. white beach on the Gulf! WAffiL 'AMON" To Please »iihiri Vmon Chapin, CRS Call Ellie Today OF THE ISLAND? Brokcr-Salesperson/REALTOR" 2400 Pafm Ridge Road 239.472.3121 • 800.232.6004 239/472-2311 Office Your Certified Residential Specialist 800-388-2311 Toll Free REMAX Hall of Fame Membel Email [email protected] MLS m i lu : Realtor webSitewww.eiIiesee.com 66 or Sunday, February 19 10 a.m. to 4 tourist attraction of Sanibel's east end. Rotary This Week p.m. All Sanibel-Captiva Rotarian on the Making a replica of the historic struc- 8 otary was honored this week to island will pull duty at this major fundrais- ture was no easy matter. Paulson had to CM have Dr. Sidney Simon, profes- ing event, so why not come by, say hello, develop his own techniques to hand-build sor emeritus at the University of enjoy the fair, and support the cause. the complicated design. "There was no R For information regarding Rotary manual or instruction kit!" he said. Massachusetts, author, nationally known t meetings or Rotary membership call Club However, he did have one document speaker, seminar/workshop leader, sto- £ ryteller, father and grandfather; as our r* President John Carney at 395-1767.^ that turned out to be worth its weight in guest speaker. Sid (as fellow islanders gold: a plate of the lighthouse drawn to call him) is a recognized authority in the / scale, furnished by Jody Brown of the From page 1 Sanibel Historical Society. He used the areas of values clarification and values / realization, self-esteem and negative Model Lighthouse plate as the basis for his calculations. criticism. He spoke to Rotary on the / Paulson also used pictures supplied by subject, Legacy. 0 )•$ i He set up the model near the front Charles LeBuff and research assistance desk of the library on the morning of from the staff at the Sanibel Public The dictionary definition of Legacy: ! A? * f, * /* t Library. something passed on by an ancestor or February 14, and the sight of the beauti- predecessor. First thing that comes to fully constructed lighthouse, made of bass "Because of the help I got from Jody mind is wealth, but that was not at all and beech wood, quickly attracted the Brown, Charles LeBuff and the public what Simon came to Rotary to talk about. John Carney and Sid Simon interest of a number of people. library I was able to go into this sort of Simon's Legacy is a brilliant intangible gift "Do you have a fire staircase inside?" detail," said Paulson. that we can leave to our children, grand- wooden bowl for his grandfather to use. one observer joked. The lighthouse will be on display at children, and friends. A Legacy we leave What kind of Legacy was that mother The level of detail in the model is such the library until March 23. Paulson will beyond money. leaving her children? that Paulson was, in fact, able to show give a talk at the library about how he Simon passed out a planning board him where he built tiny steps leading from constructed the model on March 8 at To help our understanding of the grid and asked us to consider how we 2 p.m.^ subject, he told us a story about a family the top of the tower into the watchman's ranked the following Legacy values: keep quarters. The model also contains details with an aging father. A father that began your word, honor your promises, deep to feel the effects of old age, a father such as the hand holds on the side of the respect for culture, deep belief in social . tower and a kerosene jug. who began to teeter and tremble. His justice, courage of convictions, capacity daughter brought him into her family's In the following days, said Library to entertain yourself (without batteries), Director Pat Allen, quite a few people home. As her kids watched, she lovingly know how to be a friend, how to be a took care of him, adapting to the father's made comments about the lighthouse, good love partner, and have a spirital and how interesting it is to see the design worsening condition. When her father conviction. These values have no correct was unable to control his trembling hands up close. ranking. The question was an exercise in "It's such an important part of Sanibel Our E-Mail address is at mealtime, she laid a tarp under his looking at ourselves. Are we prepared to chair to catch the spills. When his shak- history," added Allen. "I'm appreciative [email protected] teach or model the values we believe in? of anyone who can make something so ing caused him to break the dishes, the What will be our Legacy? family used non-breakable dishes. All the intricate." while, the kids were watching. One day Hope to see each and every one of The actual Sanibel Lighthouse was the mother heard banging and pounding you at the Rotary Arts & Crafts Fair on built on the island in 1883. It has come out in the garage. Her son was making a Saturday, February 18 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to symbolize the island, and is the main "Spectacular Sunset" I CAPTIVA ESWE PROPERTY Call Jayny e Lumleyy, r23l21 800/232/6004 CAPTIVA ESTATE PROPERTY - 800/232/6004 • 872-254^ 16531 CAPTIVA DRIVE This renovated 2/2 3rd floor end unit has beautiful 1.3 Acres Bayfront/Deeded Beach Access. views of the river! Upgrades throughout, mirrored Main House/Guest House Caretaker's walls in Living room/dining room, new Hurricane Home. Main 3/2 Pool and 2 car garage. 2 code windows, roof, a/c, carpet, paint. Fishing boat slips with 5000 Ib boat lifts. Guest 1/f pier, community pool.Furnished, turn key unit sundeck (2nd Floor). Two offices on 1st with rental income. New Sanibel Harbour Yacht floor. Caretaker - 2/1 with sundeck club has boat slips still available $3,400,000.00 for residents to purchase. Mins. from Sanibel & beaches. Lois Warner Of ice: 239-395-9170 PUNTARASSA $499,000 Broker Associate Cell: 239-633-4213 AH offerings are subject to errors, omissions, j JayneLumley(2>aol.com USA ONE Reai Estate, Inc. [email protected] change of price or withdrawal without prior notice. J Coldwell Banker Residential Real fcsute. Inc. m

NEAR BEACH SANIBEL RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE! Clo OLDE SANIBEL SHOPPES • TAHITIAN GARDENS THE VILLAGE SHOPS Whitney • ALL ON PERIWINKLE WAY/ THE HEART OF SANIBEL REALTOR • GREAT VISIBILITY/HIGH TRAFFIC LOCATIONS 327 PALM LAKE DR. Cell: 281-3067 • NEW CONCEPT/RENOVATIONS BEGINNING SOON : Sanibei • $793,500 ( Call LOIS WARNER, Property Manager/Broker-Associate Location! Corner of '• ~f 'i* Palm Lake and West Gulf! R.L.R. Investments, L.L.C./USA ONE Real Estate, Inc. Deeded Beach Access' "•*- . 239-395-9170 or 239-633-4213 -v-V IMs'illllggSIlr$% M [email protected] one working on your property without Insurance Program (NHP) that won't 67 Building? workmen's comp insurance of their own cover things in flood zones. One city sug- c/5 gets hurt. One of the club's fine legal gested it would permit them anyway, so Repairing? r' minds was more emphatic, "Ask for a the feds cancelled all flood coverage. One •. •, license, workmen's comp and a current day later the city acquiesced. Permits! certificate of insurance before you let any- Oh, and when you're excavating, don't one start work." Some contractors have forget to erect a silt fence. It protects the by Bob Wimbush *" ; been known to purchase comp, get a drainage system. s the building department's certificate and then cancel comp. Mark your calendar. Buy tickets. CD . l_ ' 73 Harold Law told Kiwanis. "It's Warning signs? If you select a con- Kiwanis annual Spaghetti Dinner is I •Ail Aeasier to ask first than to get for- tractor who is a whole lot cheaper than February 25 at the Community House. 73 giveness." He suggests getting a permit everyone else, he may not be paying Over a thousand of your best friends will anytime you do structural work in excess comp. Your savings are insignificant com- be there. of $750. And, he thinks a building per- pared to the risk. The Kiwanis Club of Sanibel & r-o mit is the cheapest insurance you can On codes, it is important to under- Captiva breakfasts every Tuesday at 7:30 8 buy. A permit triggers inspections that stand that on October 1, a lot of local a.m. at The Dunes.^ ensure the job will be done right and options and prerogatives disappeared o can sometimes protect you against liens f because the new Florida Code was placed by shoddy, disappearing, or dis- passed as law - obviating the need and honest contractors. option for localities to adopt it. Our E-Mail address is Likewise, only use licensed contrac- Don't blame the code people for tors. It's a two-word reason: "Workmen's everything you don't like. Often it's [email protected] comp". You will be held liable when any- Harold Law addresses Kiwanis not the city, it's the National Federal

Summer Pre- K Program At Sanibel School he Sanibel School will be offer- NATURE LOVERS DREAM ing a Summer VPK Program for Tchildren who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2006 2596 ROOSEVELT PLACE 5415 SHEARWATER DRIVE 5418 OSPREY COURT (eligible for kindergarten) and who have not accessed Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) services during the school year program at either a private or public school site. Enrollment is open to all children resid- ing in Lee County. The program (300 hours) focuses on preparing preschool children for kinder- garten and is available at no cost to par- ents, with lunch provided. Transportation is not provided. The program will be offered at The • Newly renovared 3/2 home • Charming 3/2.5 + 3 car garage • 4/3.5 + office, theatre, exercise room Sanibel School June 5 to July 21 (except • Native botanical garden setting • Panoramic bayou views • Dramatic contemporary style & decor for July 3 and 4). Hours are from 7:30 • Community boat launch • Sunsets, birds, wildlife • Ethernet, broadband, satellite in each room a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Close to beach, $699,900 • Gated community, $1,595,000 • Rookery views, $1,695,000 A certificate of eligibility may be obtained at The Sanibel School on Thursday, February 23 from 9 a.m. to SANIBEL SEAVIEW (737 EAST GULF DR., B2) 626 KINZIE ISLAND TWO LARGE HOME SITES 3 p.m. (phone 472-1617) or from the • 212 x 121, near Captiva Child Care of Southwest Florida Resource • Community boat ramp and Referral Office, 4315 Metro • Electric, phone, cable, water Parkway, Suite 400 (phone 278-4114). Applicants must provide birth certificate, '$599,900 , Social Security number, if available, • 108 x 199 in Gumbo Limbo and proof of residency in Lee County. • Wooded lot, mature trees Students do not need to reside on Sanibel • Electric, phone, cable, water or Captiva in order to be eligible for VPK. • $349,000 Students who live on Sanibel or Captiva may enroll at The Sanibel School • Beautifully updated, direct Gulf front 3/3 ' Classic design, gated community on February 23 or schedule an appoint- • Wraparound porches with hurricane shutters 1 Pool, tennis, beach & dock ment with Donna Marks, the school reg- • Enclosed garage, elevator, office 1 Private beach cabana istrar off-island students must enroll at the • Gated community, $2,350,000 Student Assignment Office, 2266 Second • Legal cabana, $1,695,000 Street in Fort Myers (phone 337-8247) and must provide all documents previ- ously referenced as well as physical and immunization records. Donna Marks can be contacted at 472-1617. For children who reside off island, enrollment in the VPK Program at The Sanibel School will not automatically GRI,PA make a child eligible for a seat at The 239472-5187 ext.254• 800-553-7338 ext.254 Sanibel School in the fall. All off-island REALTOBS students must still apply for a waiver for consideration to attend The Sanibel e-mail: [email protected] * Web site: www.adashisslersells.com VIP Realty Group, Inc. School as a kindergarten student. =& f Poetic Voices Layers by Joyce Voet For consideration, selected by Don Brown please send typed If love could be divided layer-by layer poems with a On top would be constant care short biography to Next, a spark from me to you, dear, Island Sun, 1640 And then warm fuzzies from year to year Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, For as long; as we both shall live FL 33957 Attn: All'to you I freely give. Don Brown or send a Microsoft Word attachment to Joyce Voet is a retired English teacher and librarian from Michigan who writes donbrown&alum. for fun while spending six months in Florida each year and participating in a writ- mtt.edu ing group called Wordsmiths at Siesta Bay R.V. Resort on Summerlin Road in Fort Myers.^f

Perfect Gifts by Joyce Voet Open Mic Library Book Grandchildren are so hard to please At The Bean They want some of those and some of these Discussion Group Choosing just right promotes vexations alentines Day, Presidents Week and the month of A n Almost Perfect Moment by Binnie Shopping non-stop leaves irritations. February will be celebrated Friday, February 24 Z_l Kirshenbaum will be the focus of the Wednesday, Vfrom 4 to 6 p.m. with an open mic reading at The £ A February 22 meeting of the book discussion group I find I come up with definitely less Bean on Sanibel. at the Sanibel Public Library. The 2 p.m. meeting is free Successful choices and more distress Writers are invited to read and listen to original and and open to the public. Nancy Carlile will serve as leader If I could discover just the right thing favorite selections of poetry and prose. for the discussion. Believe me, I, a non-singer, would sing! Prizewinning poet Elisavietta Ritchie will begin the read- An Almost Perfect Moment is the story of coming of ings with selections from Awaiting Permission to Land,' age in post-Eisenhower Brooklyn, as Jewish teen Valentine Their wish-list contains items ultra-smart her latest collection. Kessler struggles with love, enmity, and betrayal in the Some that appeal to my heart Open mic readings are informal. The only requirements shadow of her mother's sharp-eyed band of Mah Jongg None that is designed to bless are that participants sign a readers list and limit their read- players. My obtaining it easily, I confess. ing time to five minutes. ' Discussion begins promptly at 2 p.m. in the ground For more information, call Joseph Pacheco 472-1280 floor meeting room across from the elevator. Reference So I'll continue searching for treasures or The Bean at 395-1919.* materials are available at the library circulation desk. It is To show love beyond monetary measures. preferable to come having read the book to be able to join in the lively discussion. If you have questions, call the library at 472-2483.*

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In support was well represented with over 16 mem- of the Florida Coalition Against Human bers participating as speakers, facilitators Trafficking and its two other service or participants. Karen Pati, club presi- partners, Southwest Florida Addiction dent, served as emcee for the first day, Services (SWFAS) and Girls Making It which included a public forum. Darla On Purpose (GMIOP), club members Letourneau, past president and Nola have raised and distributed more than Theiss, president-elect, who serve as co- $50,000 in the last two years, primarily chairs of the Anti-Trafficking Team, also through the annual fundraiser, A Peek at played major roles as panel members and the Unique, the home tour coming up on group facilitators. All felt that the confer- Saturday, March 11. ence provided a wonderful opportunity ' Tickets for the fifth annual Peek are to interact with people who had different now on sale, available by calling 395- roles in combatting this crime - the iden- 9176. The work of Zonta can also be tifiers of victims, the enforcers of the laws supported through the purchase of tickets and the providers of the services for the for the raffle Five Chances at the Unique. victims. These are $10 each, available from any After a keynote address by Professor club member and at McEnroe Gallery on Linda MondeISi, Brenda Horrify, Heidi Marinelio, Karen Hall and Holly Smith Franco, the second day featured panel Palm Ridge Road, the Island Nutrition discussions and a movie filmed by Florida Center or through donations sent to the embers of Sanibel-Captiva Cares sent out invitations to their sixth annual State University, "The Fields of Mudan."t Zonta Foundation of SW Florida, P.O. Island Celebration last Friday. The Caribbean Reggae Fest is set for Sunday, This brought home the horrific effect of Box 1244, Sanibel, FL 33957. * March 12. The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company is the master sponsor of the this crime on its victims. 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Joan has the money, the cozy home, his blank-eyed, complacent, smug, passiv- $1,325,000 and lo and behold, the younger boy's ten- ity vanishes. The rebellion of the younger nis pro sleeping en famile during her off boy becomes a really gross manifesta- three days. She hides books prior to the tion; the older boy succumbs to a preco- property division, "They're my books, I cious sexuality; and Bernard disgustingly I AM offerings are subject to errors, omissions, JayneLumley@aol. com bought them and I want to keep them." seduces one of his young students." Had (^change of price or withdrawal without prior notice. Coldwell Banket Residential Real Estate, Im Bernard in his non-stop professorial enough?^? The third annual gathering will be The center's weekend of events kicks I Center Looking held at the home of Mallory and Peter off with the Rachel Carson Distinguished Haffenreffer in Sanibel's Gulf Pines com- Lecture featuring environmental scholar a.Toward Weekend munity. 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Jensen's Marina 239472-5187 ext. 254 • 800-553-7338 ext. 254 RE ALTORS Captiva Island e-mail: [email protected] * Web site: www.adashisslersells.com VIP Realty Group, Inc. 76 from page 6 1 nis week's meeting was a ioiiow-up ri'Qrn One thing was ciear. The overwhelm- to a meeting held last week by the South ing scope of the water situation will Doc Ford's Florida Wafer Management District at Water Managers grow even larger as new development City planning staff recommended Florida Gulf Coast University, which and large scale construction continues. approval of the request by Marty Harrity most city councilors attended (See related Lee County, with a current population for property owners Charles and Nancy articles in this issue). of some 600,000 is projected to grow Niesel, with the proviso that the child The frustration of the council was evi- to 1.5 million, according to Lee County care center, salon and Cablevision office dent as they struggled to define a clear Smart Growth figures. The areas north are closed after 5 p.m. course of action and ways to inject the and south of the lake are growing as Planning Director Bob Duffy said the city into the decision making process of well. The Comprehensive Everglades city can track any such changes in use water managers or officials with influence Restoration Plan (CLEP) is a 30-year through occupational licenses.2!? in the process. Rothman said his reason project Will it be too late?^ for calling the special meeting was that he felt the city was being reactive rather than $ City Holds Special proactive and should be looking ahead What They Said.... to prevent large releases over the next Water Meeting couple of years. He said the city should by Jim George assess what the top 10 things are that fficials and private citizens by Jim George water managers should be doing to stop jammed the auditorium of Florida anibel City Council held a special the releases. He made a recommendation Gulf Coast University to give that the city attempt to place a person on O meeting this week at the request of their own opinions on the water crisis Council member Tom Rothman to the Water Resources Advisory Committee Comments varied about the content S since other municipalities have represen- discuss the city's next step in the ongo- and outcome of the meeting. Many ing water quality controversy. With only tation there. Mayor Carla Johnston said were critical, all were concerned for the sparse public attendance, Council once the council's primary obligation was to future. again grappled with the issue of what "stop the bleeding by dealing with the Rob Loflin, Sanibel natural resource exactly the city should do. The city has 2006 releases first."-Council member Jim director: been contemplating legal action against Jennings and Mick Denham advocated increased lobbying activity at the state level "They listened to the public comments the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and A wide variety of posters attracted media but nothing new came out of the meet- the South Florida Water Management to bring pressure to bear on water manag- attention ers. Council member Steve Brown, who ing. They are continuing with their proj- District to force the two agencies to storm sewer discharge as a result of ects without any real sense of urgency. stop massive water releases from Lake was critical of the short notice of the spe- cial meeting, commented that he felt the development. The water is nutrient rich We have 10,000 acres of sea grass in the Okeechobee into the Caloosahatchee with phosphorus and nitrogen from estuary that is in terrible condition and River. The water ultimately reaches the city was being too soft in its approach to the problem. No concrete strategy resulted fertilizers. Water managers claim that dis- we're not sure if the grass will recover if Pine Island Estuary and the waters sur- charge is 40 percent of the total. the releases continue." rounding Sanibel. The polluted water is from the meeting but City Manager Judie Zimomra advised council that there are • Water releases are dictated by the Mike Valiquette, Sanibel planning com- alleged to be destroying marine life and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers not by missioner: vegetation, and threatening the health nine water quality issues on the agenda for the council's February 21 meeting.tf the South Florida Water Management "Send water in three directions equal- of the estuary. District. ly. Stop the immediate problem. Lower • The whole water system was origi- • the lake to 11 feet." nally designed years ago to operate exact- Carol Wehle, executive director, South ly the way it is today. Florida Water Management District: • Lake Okeechobee submerged "We have a huge problem. We must Real Estate is. Sanibel Rental aquatic vegetation is gone which means work together." that the bottom muck will be continually Wayne Daltry, Smart Growth director-. suspended in the water that is released to "By our silence we have contributed Service the river. to the current situation. We are no longer • Seven projects of Regional Impact silent." THE ISLANDS' FIRST AND MOST north of Lake Okeechobee will have an Ms. Drakes, Moorehaven Senior High DEPENDABLE RENTAL SERVICE extremely negative effect on the water School class: Serving Sanibel & Captiva for 20 years system. "Clean Lake Okeechobee bottom and Contractor & Homeowner Equipment Available • Another wet climate season like filter water better." 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SHORTFORM K> O O Filing O Permit No. Address Strap No. Owner Date Description Status 06-00003175 3825 Coquina Drive 20-46-22-T1-0010D.0160 Roeder 1/3/6 Residential Remodel/Addition Issued 06-00003176 1046 Periwinkle Way 19-46-23-T3-00007.0020 Meyers 1/3/6 Replace Existing Store Awnings Issued 06-00003177 4518 Bowen Bayou Road 13-46-21-T2-00100.1580 Parker 1/3/6 Trim Mangroves Active 06-00003178 686 Emetil Court 28-46-22-T1 -00305.0330 Felsenthal 1/4/6 Fence Issued 06-00003179 4458 Waters Edge Lane 20-46-22-T4-00008.0140 Cooley 1/4/6 ATF Front Deck Alteration Issued 06-00003180 1769 Venus Drive 18-46-23-T4-0060F.0030 Roberts 1/4/6 Repair Boat Dock and Lift Issued 06-00003181 1500 Angel 18-46-23-T10010B.0110 Brady 1/4/6 Boat Lift Issued 06-00003182 1688 Hibiscus Drive 18-46-23-T4-00500.0250 Anderson 1/4/6 Screen Enclosure for Pool Issued 06-00003183 4636 Bowen Bayou Rd. 13-46-21-T2-00100.1690 Kulina 1/5/6 Screen Enclosure for Pool Withdrawn 06-00003184 1622 Serenity Lane 24-46-22-T3-0010E.0130 Babb . 1/6/6 Mangrove Issued 06-00003185 1297 Isabel Drive 18-46-23-T3-0030.0410 Tate 1/6/6 Mangrove Issued 06-00003186 1370 Tahiti Drive 19-46-22-T2-00600.0760 Green 1/9/6 Pool Screen Enclosure Active 06-00003187 526 North Yachtsman Drive 20-46-23-T2-01500.0520 Ernest 1/11/6 BoatDock/Lifi/Davit Active 06-00003188 1314 Isabel Drive 18-46-23-T3-00300.0390 Clark 1/11/6 Boat Doc,/Lift/David Active 06-00003189 1571 San Carlos Bay Drive 18-46-23-71-00001.0420 Nye 1/11/6 Addition/Remodel Conforming Active 06-00003190 1331 Sand Castle Road 19-46-23-T4-0100C.0550 Schlackman 1/12/6 Fence Issued 06-00003191 6143 Castaways Lane 11-46-21-T1-0030B.0010 Gerhardt 1/12/6 Fence Active 06-00003192 475 Las Tiendas Lane 20-46-23-T3-0330B.0020 Meyer 1/12/6 Fence Issued 06-00003193 3131 Twin Lakes Lane 27-46-22-T4-00500.0680 Llewellyn 1/12/6 Fence Issued 06-00003194 1203 Par View Drive 30-46-23-T4-0190A.0020 Losher 1/12/6 Fence Issued 06-00003195 2166 Starfish 36-46-22-T1-00600.0250 Roody 1/12/6 Fence Active 06-00003196 805 East Gulf Drive 29-46-23-T1-00300.000A Sanibel Arms 1/12/6 Trim Mahoe Withdrawn 06-00003197 1516 Angel Drive 18-46-23-T1-OO10B.0O50 Boyle 1/13/6 Addition/Remodel Conforming Active 06-00003198 5308 Ladyfinger Lake Road 13-46-21-T2-00200.1870 Segura 1/13/6 Relandscape front Yard Issued 06-00003199 1486 Sandcastle Road 19-46-23-T4-0100A.0240 Rambo 1/18/6 Addition/Remodel Conforming Issued 06-00003200 888 Rabbit Road 28-46-22-T2-00006.1090 Cornelia 1/19/6 Pavers and Drainage Issued 06-00003201 1035 Kings Crown Drive 20-46-23-T4-04100.0060 Greto 1/19/6 Repair Sea Wall Issued 06-00003203 3025 West Gulf Drive 36-46-22-T2-02100.000A Janthina Condo 1/20/6 Trim Forward of CCCL Active 06-00003204 9436 Arum Court 24-46-22-T3-0010E.0330 Culver 1/24/6 Rem & Rep pool/deck/cage Active 06-00003205 812 Sand Dollar Drive 29-46-23-T1-00103.0770 Titgemeier 1/24/6 Brick Paver Driveway Active 06-00003206 2029 Periwinkle Way 25-46-22-T1-00005.0020 Churchill 1/24/6 Horse stable/Barn Addition Issued 06-00003207 610 North Yachtsman Drive 20-46-23-T2-01500.0450 Haffener 1/24/6 Mangrove Trimming Active 06-00003208 2899 Wulfert Road 02-46-21-T3-00200.0840 Monahan 1/25/6 SFR/Pool Active 06-00003209 536 Lighthouse Way 20-46-23-T2-0150Q.0130 Stephens 1/25/6 Modify Pool Area & Spa Active 06-00003210 1152 Paper Fig Court 20-46-23-T1-00100.0600 Waterman 1/25/6 Pave Driveway Active 06-00003211 2330 Palm Ridge Road #5 26-46-22-T2-0030A.0010 Beach Floor &D6cor 1/26/6 Sign Issued 06-00003212 1811 Old Middle Gulf Drive 36-46-22-T2-00900.000A Thomas Aro 1/26/6 Remove Cattails Active 06-00003213 1272 Isabel Drive 18-46-23-T3-00300.0340 Kfoury 1/27/6 Generator with Platform Issued 06-00003214 1304 Par View 30-46-23-T4-0190A.0790 Harman 1/27/6 Driveway Pavers Active 06-00003215 4440 Waters Edge Lane 20-46-22-T4-00008.0210 Bowden 1/27/6 Screen Enclosure Pool & Deck Active 06-00003216 1419 Sandpiper Circle 19-46-23-Tl-00400.016a Scheiber 1/30/6 Deck Addition Active 06-00003217 1073 Skiff Place 20-46-23-T3-02000.0310 Ormiston 1/30/6 Boat Dock Active 06-00003218 3302 Twin Lakes Lane 27-46-22-T4-00700.0330 Shank 1/30/6 Swimming Pool Fence Active 06-00003219 441 Lake Murex Circle 27-46-22-T4-00500.0840 Kelly 1/30/6 Fence Active 06-00003220 800 Beach Road 29-46-23-T1-0O001.0210 Wigington 1/30/6 Seawall Repair Active 06-00003221 1223 Periwinkle Way 19-46-23-T3-00014.0010 Darayess 1/31/6 Mechanical Pepper Removal Active

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05-00003038 1905 Periwinkle Way 25-46-22-T1-00005.0010 Landbel Inc. 10/12/5 Major Subdivision Incomplete 05-00003054 630 Tarpon Bay 26-46-22-T1-00229.0060 RLR Invest 10/20/5 Certificate of Appropriateness Pending 05-00003100 5721 Sanibel Captiva Road 12-46-21-T4-00010.0110 Wehmann 11/16/5 Boat Dock PC 2/14/6 05-00003101 5721 Sanibel Captiva Road 12-46-21-T4-00010.0U0 Wehmann 11/16/5 Variance LDC 126-876 PC 2/14/6 06-00003202 975 Rabbit Road 21-46-23-T3-000C..O02O Doc Ford's 1/19/6 CUP Outdoor Seats PC 2/14/6 I Around The Islands With Anne 1 § Life Is Good At Synergy; See New Vera .. *•• " Bradley Styles; Go Shell Shopping ¥. by Anne Mitchell ife is good" is not just a great philosophy, it's a brand »'• name, and that means T-shirts, shorts, jackets, fris- A-:., n »bees and more. Symbolized by the cute stick figure guy — Jake — with a wide

grin that makes you want to smile, the brand has developed a "!*«• following among all ages. And, think about it, nowhere is the »• philosophy more true than here on Sanibel, where the good life draws people from all corners of the globe. : A new store, Synergy in Periwinkle Place, is the official <,: • i ______dealer for Life is good, which means you can buy almost the * * m entire line from this Derry, New Hampshire firm whose goal is to spread optimism with simple, feel-good images. The owners of Synergy, Lorrie Schlosser and Gary Tateosian, carry perhaps the Lorrie Schlosser and Gary Tateosian outside their Synergy store in Periwinkle Place largest selection of Life is good merchandise in Florida. In fact, their two-story shop is almost entirely devoted to stuff bearing the likeness of Jake and his dog Rocket. The latest Vera True to the concept, Schlosser and Tateosian have had the store's interior painted Bradley prints are in the same subtle shades as the merchandise, such as barn red, apple, clay, moss and now available at shadow. Keylime Clothing Schlosser and Tateosian supported the founders, Bert and John Jacobs in 1994 Co. at 359 when they were penniless graduates selling T-shirts out of their van and had $78 to Periwinkle Way, on their name. Schlosser said after she gave the brothers a T-shirt order, they were in a the east end. panic about how to raise the money to fill the order. There are four .--n__* Today, the Jacobs' sales total more than $10 million a year — and it just keeps new fabrics in the L going from there. LIG merchandise now includes yoga wear, kids' stuff and a pets' latest line-up: Hope line, linen shirts and jewelry. (pink/mango to tie There's a Life is good image for everyone, surfer, golfer, hiker, soccer player, camp- into the company's er, you name it. There's even one featuring a PB&J sandwich. Schlosser said through breast cancer it all, the brothers have maintained their high standard of quality and a tradition of research efforts), charitable giving. Citrus, Java Blue Although Life is good dominates Synergy, the store also has a big selection of and Petal Pink. Life is good's merchandise for man's best friend is available at designer sunglasses including Coach, RayBan, Prada, Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabbana, There are several - Synergy Fendi and Mui Mui. There also are women's shoes by Kenneth Cole and Dr. Scholl's. new purse styles,

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I What They Said... slap at earlier speakers who commented Do these challenges filter into the pub- Sanibel Mayor Carla Johnston: Managers: *We're about loss of jobs in the farm areas of the lic discourse in Sanibel and South Florida? ''We're dialing 911 and can't wait east coast, Johnston responded by say- - Below find three examples. for you to build the hospital before you Dialing 91V ing that $44 million of Lee County tax First, one could ask how to distinguish respond." by Jim George money goes to the South Florida Water between facts and beliefs in the debate Ray Judah, Lee County commissioner: Management District "and we want our about the April 4 recreation center refer- "You are using flawed data (to solve the fter sitting for three hours listen- money's worth. It amounts to taxation endum. How do you really know that the problem)." ing to water officials detail their without representation." She added building is not in need of replacement if Garr Reynolds, mayor of Fort Myers plans for solving the pollution of that the Lee County tourist industry has you don't want to see it? What is added Beach: A the estuary over the next several years, 40,000 jobs in jeopardy. to the process of answering questions by "Restore nature. Stop pesticides at Mayor Carla Johnston took the podium While complimenting the Water Board inserting rumor, suspicion and innuendo? their source." with all guns blazing. In a fiery response Public record contains the facts, the his- Janet Tayor, Clewiston, commissioner: for their long term planning, her com- "Don't sacrifice the few for the many. that brought applause and cheers from ments were obviously meant to jolt the tory. (All government is public record We love our rural way of life." the audience of over 600 people that Water Management Board back to the except labor negotiations and consulta- Tony Smith, City of South Bay: jammed the Student Union Auditorium reality of the current desperate situation. tions with a lawyer during a suit.) To be "We don't want to be victimized." at Florida Gulf Coast University last She also chastised them for failing to sure, finding One's way through the piles Glades County commissioner: week, Johnston said. "We've got a crisis establish an emergency task force to deal of data is not easy; this is why council "Lake Okeechobee is our asset. What here. We're dialing 911 and we can't with the present crisis and for not devel- hopes to identify what unanswered ques- happens if our residents are displaced?" wait for you to build the hospital before oping any scientific data for the estuary. tions still need to be addressed. Facts on Martin County commissioner: you respond. We are being forced to "You're on auto-pilot and that's not good these issues will become a brochure to be "Let's get along and come to the table live with carcinogens in our environ- enough," she said. She challenged the mailed in early March. with solutions." ment." Water Board and the U.S. Army Corp of Operational costs and user fees will be Jim Fleming, chairman of East Lee She went on to say that the "Ding" Engineers by saying, "You are the people in that brochure. What other questions County Water Control District: Darling Wildlife Refuge is dying from the that can fix it." exist? "The real problem is failure to control 5 mats of green algae covering vast areas Officials from around southern Florida Second, could the debate about growth." ^ who spoke at the podium were almost Australian pines benefit from an deferential to the Water Board. Not so exchange not based in absolutism? Do with Johnston, whose dynamic delivery we solve the problem when it's "I'm touched off the eclectic array of con- right, you're wrong?" What is the point stituencies in the room with cheers and of continuing the game where those TAX-CONSULTING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES applause throughout her brief statement. with one point of view trump those with Although Councilmen Steve Brown, other points of view by catching them off Serving the islands since 1978 •Professional and Confidential Tom Rothman and Jim Jennings, along guard? Income Tax Preparation • Individuals • Corporations • Estates & Trust with City Attorney Ken Cuyler and "Pines block evacuation routes." "Not Tax Consulting - Tax Deferred Exchange Natural Resources Director Rob Loflin, if you 'top' them." "Pines host wildlife." International Taxation • State Tax Forms were also in attendance, Johnston was "No, they're invasive." 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For over 15 years the BEAUTY BYTHE BAY - 3+Bedroom suites, 4.5 baths, deep Tmonthly dialogue pertaining to city Army Corps and the South Florida Water water, direct acces canal home, 68' marina-grade dock and policy and staff execution of said policy. Management District have been engaged skydeck. It's how we guarantee government by in Everglades restoration. Evidence sug- VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS - Dunes ground level 3/2, rules rather than rumor. Come. Be part gests that Southwest Florida taxpayers are family room, screend front porch, large pool, all desirable of the decision-making. ' : not getting our money's worth in water ammenities in this spacious family home. $899,000 The "fun" of governing is far more quality protection. One might conclude NEAR BEACH TREASURE! - Lots of privacy in this 2/2 home "challenge" than some might imagine. that this is because people who live and with caged heated pool. STEPS TO THE BEACH $695,000 . 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Pleasing to the boater and will likely result if 2006 and 2007 water are still straightforward problem solving. releases are the same as those in 2005! close proximity to the Gulf beaches! $1,195,000 The most troublesome challenges involve GULF RIDGE LAND! - Premiere subdivision, large parcel, community amenities. $569,000 establishing trust when there is none and Solutions come only when it's "us" Mary LOU Bailey, BROKER ASSOCIATE finding common interest (beyond self finding enough trust to collaborate, never interest) in solving a problem. We live when it's "us versus them." Us is them! OF THE ISLANDS Chuck Bergstrom, REALTOR ;n an era when people are suspicious of Please let your ideas and your con- 1 Office (239) 472-2311 472-2311 • 472-3907 • 800-388-2311 4,i'o- everything, and when "me" mat- cerns become part of the process. Come Toi! Free (800) 388-2311 Email: [email protected] ters morp :han "us." to council meetings. 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This is partially due to water sland Senior Center offers a large ment will have a significant effect on many social and educational events round that historically ran-off from the lake into variety of exercise programs. Island balance, high blood pressure and arthritis out the senior program. The annual dues low lying areas prior to development, Seniors is a City of Sanibel Life pain. People of all ages and abilities are are $15. Membership is open to those now diverted by necessity, in order to I welcome. Bonnie Clancy teaches these 50 and over.# Enrichment Program for people over keep from flooding those same areas. the age of 50. For further information classes. She is an occupational therapist CO In all fairness, and with consideration on classes, call 472-5743 or come by with 15 years experience. The classes are to the careful painstaking" planning that the Center at 2401 Library Way. Tuesday and Thursday at 8 a.m. The fee FISH Seeks Sanibel goes through to preserve this is $10 per class. Aerobics is offered three days a week, island and its waters, our residents should Water exercise is offered at the Volunteers be up in arms at the thought of having to Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Class times are 8, 9:30, and 11 a.m. each day. Recreation center pool Tuesdays, bear the brunt of mistakes arrogantly and Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. and eople who care about their neigh- irresponsibly made by those who are in Leaders are Sandi McDougall and Maggie bors and community are asked Goldsmith. Cost is $2.10 for members, Saturdays at 10 a.m. charge of managing Lake. Okeechobee: City Tennis Program at the Sundial Pto volunteer with Fish (Friends $4.10 for guests. In Service Here), an organization that Yes, livelihoods are at stake, homes Yoga classes are offered on Tuesday Resort - clinic, round robin - is offered are at stake, and a long list of high stakes every week day atll a.m. for $10 per provides a wide range of people-friendly at 10 a.rri.for those with more experi- assistance to those who need it. are on the table, for all communities ence. Classes on Thursday are from 10 person. Rental of the Hard Court, $8 per around the lake, and communities like hour, clay court, $12 per hour. For infor- Here are some of the ways to help: a.m. for beginners and experienced. • Loaning wheelchairs, canes, walkers ours in the pathways of these deadly Wednesdays Chair Yoga classes are at mation and reservations, call the Sundial water releases. I believe that we should at 472-4151. and other health care equipment 3:30 p.m. for people who have limita- -• Meal delivery to housebound people, do everything that we can to insure that tions due to illness or surgery. These Kayaking is offered on Tuesdays leav- the lake releases are brought into compli- ing from the Senior Center. This is a flex- non-drivers and anyone recovering from classes are led by Dr. Susan Pataky who surgery, an accident or loss of spouse ance with what our environmentally pro- has her doctorate in naturopathie medi- ible schedule so call the Center for more tected waters can tolerate. information. Cost is $2 for members and • Transportation to medical appoint- cine. People of all ages are welcome. 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He likes to keep Commissioners has announced A Board of County Commissioners newest luxury resort condominium, informed about what's new. the four finalists for the 15th appointed a committee of five individuals Swas introduced to the public at Barbara and H. Paul Comisar live T who narrowed the seven nominations to a gala reception on the evening of nearby, but summer in their native annual Paulette Burton Citizen of the Year Award for 2005. They are: Anne the four finalists. February 9 at Sanibel Harbour Resort Rochester, New York. They attended Dalton, Fort Myers; Helen Kraal, Bonita The award was created in 1991 to & Spa. the reception for general information, to Springs; Steve Maxwell, Sanibel; and honor Burton, a long-time Sanibel Island Wisconsin-based MLG Development have fun, and, frankly, to meet people, Nola Theiss, Sanibel. resident and government watch dog. She Corporation plans to build the 15-story Paul said. The winner will be announced at the spent many years serving as a voice of 50-unit tower off Summerlin Road, just After all, everyone in the room was a 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, Lee the people to the Lee County Board of east of the Sanibel Island bridge. / possible future neighbor. - County Commission meeting in the sec- County Commissioners as well as playing The high-rise tower will overlook One curious resident of Sanibel ond floor chambers in the Old Lee an active role in Sanibel politics. She died Sanibel, Captiva, and the Gulf of Mexico Harbour voiced her concern over how in a 1991 car accident. # from the seclusion of a private 200-acre the development would impact wetlands. preserve. John Graham, a principal with MLG continued on page 3B 2B He needs me to be asking the right ques- Will Power tions, raising the right objections, even Real Estate is... offering my own ideas; he needs me to Be A Partner Not A Client report to him how my family will react to by Craig R. 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As Graham told the gathering, "We're in a world-class neighborhood." A deep- water harbor is among the many advan- tages of the location. Briefly outlining the genesis of the project, he said that about five years ago, MLG put together a group of "the best people," based on qualifications, begin- ning with engineers. June of this year will be the start of the vertical plan. "We're proud to be a neighbor of Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa," he said. Residents will have access to the resort and spa, via a connecting walkway. Barb Rich of South. Seas Sanibel & Captiva Properties noted that the .tower will have "the best of the best construc- tion and amenities." She added that the spaciousness of the units is also a plus. Total living space for the units ranges from 3,190 to 4,645 square feet, with units starting at $1.4 million. For area residents whose units top out at significantly fewer square feet, Sanibel Passage offers an "upgrade" of sorts. 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OVER 50 YEARS OF REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCE www.PMRrealty.com Toll Free 800.233.8829 Main Office 239.472.1511 ITS ALL HERE! BEAUTIFUL 1BR/2S A BAYSIDE VILLA STUNNING VIEWSl Causeway 239,472.4121 Spectacular gulf & lagoon views from this Enjoy all the amenities of world renowned Beautiful 2BR/2BA condo on the Gulf penthouse condo with its private rooftop South Seas Resort in your own condominium. of Mexico and views of the Sanibei sundeck. 2/2 attractively refurbished and The resort features a golf course, marina, Lighthouse. In excellent condition and Ft. Myers Beach 239.46.3,1141 furnished. Every creature comfort is here for fine dining, shopping and restaurants, all on tastefully furnished. Located on the your vacation or rental guests. Pointe Santo the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island Sound. desirable east end of the island, walk or P.O. Box 57 Sanibei, H. 33957 is one of SanibeVs premier condominium A vacation destination and a good rental bike to shops and restaurants. $1,099,000. developments and offers every amenity, income are yours with this condo. $564,900. Call Brenda Wentworth at 472-15a including on-property maintenance. Now top Call Mary Oleary at 472-5154. all this off with an impressive rental income. $1499,000. Call Sandi Suter at 47O-864L RESORfOjJEST. 1 REAL ESTATE '"•>> "—""*

FORMERLY PR1SCILLA MURPHY REALTY 'tLuminary Tribute Held For Alzheimer's T"«h.e Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center and Fox Electronics held the eighth annual A Light To Remember in Centennial Park on Thursday, January 26. A Light To Remember is a special event created to help raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and related memory impairments and raise much-needed funds for the Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center. The luminary display contained 1,200 luminar- ies honoring individuals with memory loss and their dedicated caregivers. The tribute ceremony includ- ed lighting the luminaries and reading the names of the hundreds of people honored at this event, Alzheimer's disease costs the nation $80 to $100 billion annually, according to the National Institute on Aging, making it the third most expensive U.S. health care problem. Four mil- Display of luminaries in Centennial Park lion Americans, including more than 19,000 Lee County residents, currently.suffer from an Alzheimer's-type dementia. By the year 2050, an estimated 14 million individuals will be affected by From page 11B could spike and this could ruin ambi- the disease, along with an additional 14 to 28 mil- ence, too. Generally speaking, diabetics, lion involved as caregivers. DeaRPharmacist pregnant women, the elderly and children Elite Fox begins the lighting of the Making the assumption that the soda should avoid these herbs. The Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center, a luminaries in honor of her hus- contains everything it says, Turn On is Turn On features a seductive image United Way agency, provides educational, infor- band, Edward L. Fox made from some potent herbs, such as on the front of the can: A couple is mational, and supportive assistance for caregivers guarana, ginseng and ginkgo, as well as obviously intimate, with hot flames blaz- and individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and SO milligrams of caffeine. The combi- ing all around them. Thanks to clever related disorders in Lee County. Services offered by the Dubin Alzheimer's Resource nation supposedly creates a feeling of marketing, this will generate millions for Center include: monthly caregivers' and early-stage support groups; educational warmth and sensuality. I agree that prop- its producers, and the company offers a resources for caregivers and professionals; a lending library of books, videos, pam- erly cultivated herbs can play beneficial guarantee, no questions asked. phlets and other written materials in English and Spanish; individualized assistance to roies in the body, but they usually require Did You Know? The mineral zinc is help families cope with the disease and challenges of caregiving; a safety program with repetitive use. The soda makers say their needed for proper salt and taste percep- an emergency plan kit and wanderer's identification bracelet; and a bi-monthly news- bubbly causes pleasure in minutes. tion, and it improves acne and eczema. letter. One more point: Even though the This information is not intended to All funds raised by the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center are used to ingredients are plant-derived, they can still treat, cure or diagnose your condition. benefit local, families and caregivers. behave like drugs and cause side effects. Suzy Cohen is a registered pharmacist. For more information about Alzheimer's disease or services offered for caregivers, For example, a few swigs of guarana To contact her, visit www.dearpharma- please contact'the Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center at 437-3007.0 and caffeine might jolt the heart, causing racing sensations or palpitations in those with heart disease. Not so arousing. Ginkgo might improve blood flow to the genitalia, but it does that by thinning VICTORIA RYAN, PH.D. the blood, an important consideration for those maintained on aspirin, Plavix PSYCHOLOGIST and Coumadin (warfarin.) Blood pressure

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A gated enclave within the gates of Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club. Deep-Water Marina * Championship Golf • Opulent Privacy For personal reasons. Sales Office Open Monday-Saturday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.; Sunday 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. >nto 14269 Royal Harbour Court • Fort Myers, FL 33908.239-437-1122 roup PRICES AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECT- LY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT AND www.Ronto.com TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.S03, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE 16B| 395-1213 * CLASSIFIEDS * CLASSIFIEDS * 395-1213

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HAPPY MAC IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED PT NANNY/CHILD CARE YOUR ISLAND OPENINGS THE SANIBEL SCHOOL for Small Captiva Resort . MACINTOSH COMPUTER HELPER. Pizza Cook and Prep, Delivery staff. Please call volunteer coordinator. * Tutoring • Upgrades Excellent tips! Apply in person. 3 days weekly. Weekend and evenings. 15 hrs per * < Troubleshooting and repairs. Johnny's Pizza, Michelle Wesley. 910-8000. Call 472-5800. week. Call 472-1050 or 243-1582. Call Heather Corbin @ 472-6752. 2496-B Palm Ridge, Sanibei. S/11/26NCTFN

ADVENTURES IN PARADISE SANIBEL PROPERTIES GENERAL OFFICE TWO NEW RETAIL STORES GIRL FRIDAY SANIBEL HARBOUR RESORT Seeking friendly people for the following positions; ON CAPTIVA ISLAND Need a house sitter? Help with a party, Recreation Staff for pool decks, beach, HELP NEEDED • Front Desk Clerks • Maintenance Techs boating, retail sales. Energetic, fun loving, writing a letter, doing errands? No job • Retail Clerks • Food & Beverage Services Apply at Island Graphics customer service oriented person. Great working conditions. ie and too small or too big. Great benefits. Call Jeanette at 395-7223. Call Mrs. Stewart 239-472-8443 Call 472-4437 Call 239-476-9615. PRESCHOOL TEACHER NEEDED BILLY'S RENTALS IS HIRING FULL TIME POSITION AMY'S OVER EASY BIG BLUE We. 'Bike Rental Assistant 'Delivery Driver Childrens Education Center, Sanibei. Pool Service Route w/local company. 'Cashier/Customer Service Experience necessaiy, tolls paid, LUNCH AND DINNER • Pressure Cleaning Will train-Good pay and benefits. Apply at 1470 Periwinkle Way, Sanibei competitive salary, CDAa plus. • House Exterior • Pool cages Call Jana Yates 4724538. SERVERS NEEDED. 472-5241 CallMon-Fri;7amto5pm.4724505 Call 472-2625 or 472-4421 • Driveways • Boats

SALES ASSOCIATE NEEDED COMPUTER-I.T. JOB OPENINGS AT and ask for Amy. Call 239-707-BLUE(2583) ZEBIS is adding another Representative: Now taking applications for full and part THE SANIBEL SCHOOL Licensed and Insured Technology troubleshooting/ •P/T Reading Specialist (Coach] time help. Tolls paid, full benefits and Client interactions/Sales • P/T Custodial Positions great wages! Footloose, H2O Outfitters Cal or email: 239-395-9324 Tolls Paid for ott islanders SANIBEL ISLAND Bob Adams ^| Beach Stuff. Call 481-8177. Ext 5 Call Maureen McMenemy at 472-1617 CHURCH SECRETARY Weekdays: 8:30- 4:30 (some flexibility)- Must have Residential ji excellent people skills and strong PC skilts includ- FULLTIME ing MS Word, Outlook, etc. Multi-tasker. Attention Renewal || FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST to detail. Microsoft Publisher and PowerPoint a 1640 PERIWINKLE WAY StE. 2 Services plus. Websrie management a plus. Good organi- Needed for Island Sun newspaper SANIBEL, FL 33957 zational skills and team player attitude required. "Handyman" on Sanibei. Duties include answering Permanent posifjon. Email questions or resume to (Carpeiiry, Raiiienancs-Erjleis.feucsts.ceiiigtans, sT*g doors, etc) 239-395-1213'FAX: 239-395-2299 phones, handling classified ads Sanibei & Captiva Islands 768-0569 or ceil 464-6460 and subscriptions and setting •editorial copy. Must have good $7.00 FOR 20 WORDS CLASSIFIED AD PC computer skills. Experience TUTORING OR LESS HOUSE CARE DEADLINE FOR with InDesign or Quark preferred. while you are away by CLASSIFIED ADS 100 EACH WORD Call 395-1213 for interview. EXPERIENCED CHEMIST (PhD) available for high school and retired architect, Sanibei resident. IS MONDAY AT NOON AFER 20 college chemistry tutoring. Call 395-1649

CATEGORY: MASSAGE THERAPIST Call 239-395-3574. Busy resort day spa on Captiva. CARPET CLEANING Generous pay plus bonus Steam or Dry. Expert Stain Removal available to cover gas & tolls. SERVICES OFFERbU & Repair. Cail For Appointment. Call Amy at Sbarra's Big Blue Services, Inc. Day Spa Services ISLAND WINDOW CLEANING Licensed & Insured. 707-BLUE (2583) Tween Waters Inn, 472-5337 by Beth Residential Specialist • Fully Insured REAL ESTATE^ Glass • Screens • Vinyl • Free Estimates Date(s) to run:_ BEACH HOUSE SWIMWEAR Call 472-0560 Seeking friendly energetic sales associates. CALUSA PALMS PO Box 291, Sanibei, F! 33957 Benefits and incentives.Great work NAME UCff 06-12626 OPEN HOUSE DAILY environment for high volume store on SRV27VTFN 14634 Calusa Palms Drive ADDRESS. Sanibei. $9/tir. FT/PT, seasonal. Brand new construction near Gulf Harbour. Call Kim at 472-2676. Also seeking Close to Sanibei and Ft. Myers Beach. STATE HELLE'S CLEANING SERVICES Assistant Manager position-Competitive Open floor plan indudes 3BR/2BA, DR and Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction PHONE( Salary and benefit package. Tolls Paid Den. Neutral color upgrades. Must see! Sanibei & Captiva • 239-5654471 Priced to sell at $389,000 23M33-6491 Sanibei Lie. #11412 PAYMENT Lee Co. Lie. #051047 Bldgs/Grounds/Pool maintenance at CASH_ Sanibei Resort condo. FT.Team player WHISPERWOOD CK.#_ who can work independantly. Great COMPUTER NOT BEHAVING? Two bedroom/11/2 bath, Townhouse, CALL MISS MARCY'S COMPUTER DISCIPLINE. benefttsAwages. Call 472-0062. dose to Sanibei and stopping. $187,500. VISA/M.C./DISC/AMEX#_ • PC & Mac Experience * Installation • Tutoring • Troubleshooting & Clean-Up • Graphic Design Whisperwood Townhouse Unit 1B • Free Consultation • Low Hourly Fee EXP. DATE Call Chuck Bergstrom, Realtor, FRIENDLY CASHIER/SALESPERSON for island fj| 472-1050 or243-1582 J*j beach/gift store. Full time, year round. Some zJ0%' SR9/1GNCTFN ^fes*. ReMax of the Islands The Island Sun reserves the right to refus evening and weekend hours. Tolls paid. Excellent 472-2311 or 1800-388-2311 ACCEPTED revise and properly classify all ads. wages. Call 472-8185 to schedule interview. No refunds for unused weeks. • 17B CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE MONDAY AT 9 A.M 1 REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE^ REAL ESTATE^ VACATION RENTAL

SOBCZAK'S BESTSELLERS!! NEAR BEACH For over 20 years Charles GLENN'S PRIVATE 3 BEDROOM, Sobczak's has been a leading 2 BATH HOME Sanibel & Captiva real estate n ISLAND With heated pool, in quiet Sanibel neigh- professional Specialising in the marketing of vacant lots PROPERTIES borhood. Seasonal and monthly rentals. and acreage, he has sold Jams, 239-472-0692 • Toll Free-1-888-232-2459. ov&r 200 acres on Sanibel I Jirmhl Spot m hhnd Healww) Male 4208 WEST GULF DR and hundreds of individual "FIVE STACTviiwTR BEST IN CLIENT SATISFACTION"ww ' homesites If you are con- •Gulf directly across from beach access. Perfectly DESIGNATION BY sidenng listing or buying a designed to capture gulf breezes from many large GULF SHORE LIFE MAGAZINE. vacant lot on Sanibel, be sure to contact Charles • and light windows and front screened porch. Sobczak at (239)850-0710. For additional infomiation Located in park like setting with gorgeous palm, on any of the following listings, please call him, toi SITTIN" ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY... 1-aoq-SANIBEL citrus, and bougainvitlea lining long drive and sur- free at 877472-8900 Of locally al (239)472-0491. For Located on Ft MyersBeach this oversized virtual tours, data packages and additional photi rounding home with tropical fragrance and color. lot is at the end of cul-de-sac with 180 Sanibel & Captiva any of his properties go to writerealtor.com. Features include: Family kitchen w/ granite, spa- degree seawall and magnificent views of Island Reservations cious living room with bay window, 2-car garage, the bay. INVESTOR? Weekly minimum S-12'13-B-TFN i ISLAND HOMES: hurricane shutters, den, and backyard deck off rentals permitted. • WITH A VIEW OF THE GULF!!! A huge lot master. Meticulously cared for by full time resi- •Reduced to sell at $1,990,000. approximately 3/4ths of an acre overlooking Clam de t Th Ihe one you have beenvuaiting for! Bayou with views of the Gulf of Mexico beyond Call me today for a viewing. SANIBEL ARMS CONDO $918,000 - are rare opportunity! In an area of other fine homes and with room for 1st Floor 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Corner a very spacious home, pool and possibly even a Let Waves Kiss your Sandy Beach.. COQUINA BEACH 1D tennis court. Great waterfront setting with sunset Coquina Beach, ground level unit in beach front Unit on Canal. 180 Steps to Beach. 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with incredible views to take in every night. Asking §697,555 and building. Approx. 65 steps to sand. 2/2 offer- Completely Renovated Nov. 2005, well worth it. E-mail me for details at writer sunset views, sandy beach at your ing garden views. Great location, like having [email protected]. doorstep, and weekly rentals for you including new Appliances, Floorings, a small beach cottage without the fuss. Tiled investors. A notice is required because it is lanai, newer appliances, washer/dryer, white Furnishings, etc. Weekly/Monthly Rentals. A DELIGHT IN- THE DUNES! Just listed heavily rented. Price at $2,195,000 kichen, mostly furnished $639,000 Call owner at (585) 624-7398. adorable 3/2 cottage-style piling home in the Dunes. New roof, new appliances P»" '. istini Wake to inspiring views of the bay 1234 S BRANDYWINE CIR #344 fresh paint and a spaciQipyJ-'p) ' yarage i in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo at Attached villa with large living room, kitchen, n y lOr a add to the value P£ tfcP pool and/or JOHNSON family room, spacious master plus den pres- Lighthouse Point. 2 open decks and eat-in addition E^B^C*- ^nd access and the best T kitchen, this condo is located at the quiet ently being used as a 3rd bedroom, Plantation featu me home is very bright and airy. UNIQUE COTTAGE/DUPLEX shutters, community pool, clubhouse and one Asking dn affordable $6o7 736 and well worth it. east end and next to Lighthouse Beach of most convenient locations in S. Fort Myers. Steps from private beach access Call Chalie for a complete infc.mation package and the fishing pier. Compare with other 3 Catch the Spirit located in a 55+ gated community. $299,000 at (239}472-0491. bedroom condos, this is priced correctly at on East End. Olde Sanibel! ISLAND HOMESITES; $710,000.. of the Islands CUTE HOME FOR SALE March, April, May rentals available. VACANT LAND: $224,500 lona Area. 1/1 catheral ceiling-all SEA OATS & SEASHORE Just listed! Fabuolus Call for prices. Will negotiate. ir beach lot in Sea Oats subdivision. Recent sur- Janie Pritchard recent upgrades inside open kitchen to living- 16" tile throughout, whirlpool tub, expo fixtures, vey available. The lot overlooks a wildlife preserve Realtor, CRS, GRI, ABR Call 727-866-9725 or 727-644-6493 and is within a short stroll to the beach. On sewer newer kithcen, roof, shows very well. Nice corner 239-980-7474 Cell buried utilities and the ideal homesite to build your yard with fruit trees. Good location #7119 Emily 800-233-8829 Toll Free island cottage on Call for a detailed package Drive Owner/Agent 395-3100 or 850-9296 Priced to sell at $365,555. Call Charlie at (239) 850- 239-472-1511 Office Glenn Caretta, Coldwell Banker. 0710 for a complete data parkagp today. 239-472-1292 Fax SANIBEL (GULF PINES) For open house scheduling [email protected] 1-800-784-2616-Code 333 3BR/2BA. beautifully furnished www |aniepritchard.com'www.janiepritcfiard.net home available January and April. GREAT GULF VIEWS Glenn Carretta Reasonable From Owner. R^ORfQyEST. Fabulous homesite in prestigious subdivi- Broker/Associate & Team sion. Deeded access to nearby beach. Coldweil Banker Previews Pool, Tennis, Private Beach, Utilities available. Marlene has aerials (239)395-3100 Secluded on Canal. Cali 405-210- RESL ESTATE^ and a survey for your perusal. Call now and plan your dream home with Gulf of (800) 784-2616 2341 or 310-902-5878 . SR-ia'9-V-TFN $79,000! Mexico & sunset vistas on Sanibel Island. [email protected] $639,000 www.teamsanibel.com NERITAST. BEACH HOUSE Sanibel Periwinkle Park MARLENE DONALDSON 1BR/1BA, large florida room, 800-553-7338x242 East end, tropical and immaculate. 3br/2ba,riglit off beach. new A/C and 2 car parking 239472-5187x242 EAST ROCKS- 721 DURON CI COQUINA BEACH, 2br/2ba CONDO, 239-850-0333 Cell ijjy BY OWNER- 3BR/3BA, 5 car garage or [email protected] ^= 4 car plus workshop. Second story pool. beach front, pool, tennis and BBQ. $65,000! Walk to beach. $992,000. Seasonal, monthly, weekly rentals. Ft Myers, nearSanibei By appointment. Call 472-0911 Call owner 516-764-3849 for discounted ratss or www.Sanibel-island-condo-rentals.com Causeway, 3BR/2BA home. FED UP WITH Over 55 community. OVERPRICED NORTH CAPTIVA Pool and tennis. Lots from $175,000 Homes from $460,000 Island Vacations WATERFRONTS? www.captivasfioridaforsale.com Of Sanibel & Captiva $199,000! Try the pristine bluff waters of Lemon Bay toll free: 1-866-395-2643 Million $ Views Await You! Robert F. Horan, Realtor Ft.Myers, near Sanibel. Large and the Gulf of Mexico off the Cape Haze • Cottages • Condos • Homes • Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths 3BR2BA home with den/office Peninsula just a few barrier islands north of and pool access. you in the Englewood area. 5 deep-water 239-472-7277 seawalled bay lots from $499K, waterfront HOME FOR SALE 1-888-451-7277 HARDWORK + INTEGRITY = SUCCESS 2/2 home $639K. Owner 941-474-6633 Colonial Shores-Lakefront. BOB HORAN REALTOR Never lived in. 3/BR and Den, Sharon Scofic, REALTOR Toll free -1-866-395-2643 $10K below builders cost. 239.898.9656-1.800.232.6004 Call 565-0617 VWW.SANIBELCAPnVAaORlDA.COM 1-866-395-2643. 18Bl 395-1213 * CLASSIFIEDS * CLASSIFIEDS *.395-1213

VACATION T^WTAL COMMERCIAL SPACF AUTQS FOR SALE nmsc. FOR SA GARAGE SALE FREE FOR RENT SUV FOR SALE DINING ROOM SET MOVING SOON VACATION RENTAL LISTINGS Great condition. 2005 Hyundai White Coral Print Set w/giass top, 6 new 4115 San-Cap Road Commercial Office Space For ALL Sanibel and Capfta Properties Santa Fe 4wd. 14,000 miles. chairs, and 1/2 hutch. Absolutely beautiful. Household goods, furniture, lots of tools and 1630 Periwinklw Way WWW.PPB0.COM $18,000 asking price. Cost $3500, selling for $1,000. Sanibel yard equipment. Lots of miscellaneous trea- sures. Feb. 24+25th - 10a.m. until done. Paradise Properties by Owner. Call 242-9804 Estate Sale. Call 239472-8966 1078 sq.ft.@25 per sq.ft. Sanibel Plaza, LLC <, ANNUAL REN1AL Joan M Good GREAT ISLAND CAR POWERHOUSE STRENGTH ALL ITEMS LIKE NEW 22 Upscale-heavy duty multi-purpose 11640 Court of Palms #203 1990 Volvo 740 Gl 110,000 miles, auto AND HIGH QUALITY weight bench.Complete w/free UNFURNISHED TOWN HOUSE R.Myers, Fl 33908 trans. Sun roof, power windows, power Large white leather sectional - $450. locks, leather seats, cd player. $2200. OBO weights. 2 Chrome bars, excellent Glass top table set, coffee.end and sofa. On canal, near beach. 2br/1.5 ba 239-985-0033-239-940-7823 $275. Five pc glass top table with cush- Call Chris at 395-2297 condition. 395-2777 AVAILABLE NOW! No pets. ioned coral colored wicker chair. $385. $1,350 Monthly. Call 472-8552. Oak mirrored full size Murphy bed with MERCHANDISE FOR SALET lighted side cabinets and matching table HOUSEHOLD ITEMS and chair. $675. Large oak office desk SANIBEL CONSIGNMENT KINS SIZE BEDDING COMPLETE (275. with computer station and lots of storage Mattress, springs, frame. New headbord, sheets, ART & CHOTCHKIES cabinets. $425. Some other small items 2BR/2BA, DEN; FURNISHED blankets and spread. Call 239-395-2845. GREAT PRICK AND UNIQUE COLLECTIONS may be viewed on Sanibel @395-3339.. 1400 sq. ft. Stainless steel appliances, Owner needs to downsize. Bring HTo Us & We Will Sell It For You! W/D and lanai. $1,500. mo. Wood flooring. S&17V&17

1-800-993-5657 Horns Fuffiishificjs. On Sanibel at 2431 Perwinkle Way On the Web al vmv.i-sell-sanibel.com Why Did The Advertiser Cross The Causeway? Something Different Emydayl ANNUAL/SEASONAL RENTAL^ djb 472-5222. djb To Get To The Other Side! DOWNTOWN HARBOUR TOWERS! Ask us about special combination rates in our sister publication, The River Weekly News. Riverfront, gorgeous 1B/1B, covered FREE Call your Island Sun advertising representative at 395-1213. designated parking, private, pool. FREE BOAT 20 ft stripped sailboat. No sails, mast, motor, hardware. Good condition. Floating at my $1,200 mo/1 yr or $2,000 season. Call dock. Seats 8 comfortably. 678-571-6478 23M76-9615. S2/3NCTFN BOATS • CANOES • KAY£K5~

ADORABLE 2BR/1BA DUPLEX ON SANIBEL Walking distance to beach. Easily acces- KAYAK SALE Double w/paddles, life jackets $3,000/Mo. Feb.-April. $500, Single Kayak $300 Water included. Ground level unit. Furnished unit available. 239-277-3184. w/wheels. Call 395-1649

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On private sandy Bmmmi Lane, 3 doors from 1987 SUNFISH beacn.Ne»ty renovated: 1BR-110BA. queen bed and sleeper sofa, new ktehen with dishwater, washer/dryer. Very good condition, hardly used. Available for March 06, $3500 Mo. Call 239-823-8645. $1,000. Call 395-2239.

LAKEFRONT HOME SALE ON SELECTED KAYAKS, sailboats $ With pool just across road from beach. Accessories. Dealers for many brands. Best selec- 3 beds, 3 baths, and den. Available tion to choose torn! Captiva Kayak Co. 395-2925. S-2/1-B-TFN March, April and May, 2006, Call 239-851-2301 or 888-936-3962 ROOMMATE WANTETi ROOMMATE WANTED AVAILABLE JAN, FEB To share 2BR/2BA duplex on quiet AND MARCH 2007. street near beach on East End. West Gulf Drive, large 3br/2ba, 2 screened Tile floors, large yard. $600. ianals, gulf views, private beach' access. ' Call Brian at 910-3099.- Call 239-910-6430.

ROOMATE SHARE COMMERCIAI SPACE Beautiful east end home, includes private bed and bath, including pool, PRIME COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE Jacuzzi, boat dock, fire place. Call for Call The Island Sun at 395-1213 or Fax 395-2299 For sublease on Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. details. Female preferred. 472-3968. Excellent exposure and convenient location, to Place Your Classified Ad, for as low as $7 per week flexible square footage available to suit your needs. Call (239) 472-2183 for more information. NOTICE - Section 804 of the federal fair housing law states that it is against the law to make, print, publish, or cause to be made, printed or published, any notice, statement of advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap or because there are children in the family. The Island Sun does not knowingly or intentionally accept advertising in violation of federal, state, and local laws prohibiting1 discrimination in connection with the sale or rental of real estate. All housing advertised for {m\ sale or for rent in the Island Sun is subject to applicable fair housing opportunities, you may contact the Lee County Office of Equal Opportunity at 335-2267. ™ ™ CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE MONDAY AT 9 A.M

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