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Vol. 19, No. 22 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers MAY 29, 2020 Projection Installation Ignites Alliance he Alliance for the Arts has begun a Light Projection Mural TRotating Exhibit with an inaugural lineup of participating artists outside its facility. Projection of artwork began on Memorial Day, May 25, at dusk. As a newly developed installation space and concept, this project is an unconventional outdoor exhibition using projection artworks visible to pedestrian and vehicle traffic along McGregor Boulevard. Artists were asked to produce an 8.5-inch by 11-inch hand-cut stencil depicting various themes such as messages of hope, beauty, the power of the arts in healing, healthcare workers and community. Each artist’s work will Coronavirus Ninja by Sharon Isern be projected for approximately one week or visit www.artinlee.org/stencil. from dusk until midnight. This project The inaugural works include: will continue as part of the Alliance Butterfly by Alyssa Stoff images provided Pat Collins, Heroes Behind the exhibition schedule for June. Alyssa Stoff, Africa Valdez and Lorraine hope that we may empower and uplift Mask, spray paint on Dura-Lar acetate, The first phase of the project features Weiss. our community through the arts,” said 2020 artists Pat Collins, Shirley Hales, Sharon “It is our hope that by bringing Alliance Gallery Director Ehren Gerhard. Shirley Hales, Tree of Love, cut Isern, Kelsey Lang, Carolyn Sommers, messages of compassion, creativity and For more information, call 939-2787 continued on page 14

Students learn how to make a movie at a previous summer camp at the estates photos courtesy www.edisonfordwinterestates.org Mad Chemistry setup STEAM (science technology, engineering, from 9 to 9:15 a.m. Likewise, sign-out routines for campers and staff will be in Estates Takes art and math), history and the natural times will be staggered: ages 6 to 8 from place. world. 3:45 to 4 p.m. and ages 9 to 12 from 4 Time spent outdoors will be increased Safety Steps For All camps will run at less than 50 to 4:15 p.m. substantially (as weather allows). Edison percent capacity. Camp sign-in will take Early drop off and late pick up will not Ford staff will wear masks at all times. Summer Campers place in a car line rather than inside the be available. Social distancing measures The traditional Friday afternoon end dison and Ford Winter Estates is museum. Each camper will receive a will be implemented throughout the camp of camp celebrations will no longer moving forward with summer camps brief symptom and temperature check experience. take place, while staff is exploring other Efor students ages 6 to 12 with several before exiting their vehicle. No campers Games such as tag will be replaced possibilities to capture the excitement of important modifications for the safety of experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 will with no-touch alternatives. Group projects these important events. campers and staff. be allowed to enter camp. will be altered to avoid close proximity and Camp options include: Gear Up from Campers will explore the “living Per CDC recommendations, camp frequent touch surfaces. Daily cleaning June 8 to 12; Mad Chemistry from June laboratory” of the Edison and Ford Winter sign-in times will be staggered: ages 6 to protocols have been greatly enhanced. 15 to 19; Creative Coders from June 22 Estates while Wild Wizards teach topics in 8 from 8:45 to 9 a.m. and ages 9 to 12 Rigorous hand washing and sanitation continued on page 16 2 THE RIVER - MAY 29, 2020 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Saturday Night At Dusk by Gerri Reaves, PhD his historic photo captures First Street at dusk on a Saturday night in October 1950. T Fort Myers was in the midst of the post-World War II period of growth, and the decade would be a thriving one. People who grew up here still remember the “traditional downtown” that existed in the 1940s and 1950s before the age of malls and sprawl. On Saturdays, people came from miles around to shop and go to restaurants in the “big city.” The stores stayed open into the evening, and it was entertaining just to sit on one of the famous green benches and watch people go by. In fact, one man in the far right of the photo seem to be settling in to do just that. This westward view shows the Earnhardt (left) and Bradford (right) buildings festooned with neon lights and ready for the evening’s business. On the left glows the prominent Western Union sign from its storefront in the Earnhardt Building. Other businesses in that building at the time were McCrory, the Hotel Barber Shop and Royal Palm Pharmacy. The sign for that pharmacy and popular soda fountain are visible a little beyond Western Union’s. The Arcade Theatre (right), one of several downtown movie theaters, specialized in first-run movies and, on October 28, it was showing Lana Turner and Ray Milland in A Life of Her Own. Today, the Arcade Theatre marquee reminds us of the traditional downtown of the mid-20th Two well-remembered and long-lived stores are located in the lighted storefronts at century photo by Gerri Reaves the arcade entrance. On the left is the Sidney Davis Men’s Shop and to the right is M. The men’s shop’s oval sign is visible above the awning and midway between the Flossie Hill Co. women’s shop. Arcade and Bradford Hotel signs. Just beyond the hotel sign on the northwest corner at Hendry is the vertical sign for Belk Lindsey Department Store, a relative newcomer to First Street. Its close-out sale on men’s dress shoes was underway on that Saturday long ago. In the 1950s, major national and regional stores existed downtown. Two on this block but out of frame at the Jackson Street corners were JC Penney and Sears Roebuck, to the left and right of the photographer, respectively. As for what seem to be Christmas lights crisscrossing the street, they frequently appear in photos from the period, no matter the season. Today, all these 1950 businesses are gone, but downtown still hums along – in its 21st century way. Walk down to the Earnhardt and Bradford blocks at dusk. Imagine it is 1950 and downtown is revving up for Saturday night. Then visit the following research centers to learn more about the businesses of that era. The Southwest Florida Historical Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization open Wednesday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon and Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. It is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. Call 939-4044 for more information. The Lee County Black History Society is located at 1936 Henderson Avenue, adjacent to the Williams Academy Museum at Roberto Clemente Park. Hours for the nonprofit organization are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday by appointment only. For more information, call 332-8778 or visit www. leecountyblackhistorysociety.org. Visit the IMAG History & Science Center at 2000 Cranford Avenue or at www. theimag.org. On a Saturday night at dusk in 1950, First Street is aglow with neon lights Sources: The Archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society and The Fort photo courtesy Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System Myers Press.

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Martinez-Thomas. Love Your Rebellion Our knowledge and service have helped clients Local Arts Group releases issues biannually in the spring navigate all market cycles, even the difficult ones. and fall. To Release Next To order Love Your Rebellion Issue 13: Rude Awakening, www. Publication loveyourrebellion.org. ove Your Rebellion (LYR) will SERVICE release its latest publication, Issue L13: Rude Awakening, on Friday, FSW Virtual Stifel, a full-service wealth management and May 29. The issue features works by investment banking firm, has the professional artists and writers from marginalized Commencement groups and therapeutic arts activities expertise and resources to assist you in developing following the theme Rude Awakening. Ceremonies a financial strategy designed for the challenges The issue is part literary arts journal lorida SouthWestern State College and part therapeutic arts workbook. Five (FSW) will honor 3,000 graduates of today’s up-and-down market and your art and writing submissions that best Fin the Class of 2020 during virtual long-term goals. fit the issue’s theme were selected for commencement ceremonies on Friday, publication. Issue 13 includes nonfiction June 5 at 5 p.m. by LeeAnna Campbell, poetry by Sajada In a first-of-its-kind event for FSW, Parker, and art by Olivia DelGandio, the college will host three virtual Melissa DeAmaral and Alexandria K. La commencement ceremonies on YouTube. Fontaine. The School of Education, the School of EXPERTISE Art and writing are coupled with Business and Technology, and the School Contact our office in activities developed by the LYR staff: of Health Professions’ graduates will artists Michelle Caraway and Annie be honored in one ceremony while the Fort Myers, Florida. 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A special Snapchat FSW Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC & NYSE | www.stifel.com writing submissions in 2011. She put cap and gown filter will also be available out four issues alone until 2015, when to virtually create their own special Caraway joined. In 2016, Pritchard graduation picture. started working with them. Issue 13 For more information, visit www.fsw. marks their first project with Rebecca edu. 4 THE RIVER - MAY 29, 2020 Fort Myers Art: Mike Cosden (Uncommon Friends). I hope you are impressed by the quality Check Out City and content of the recordings. While Otocast is designed to let Website Listings residents know more about the artworks they see throughout the city, the Of Outdoor Art app is also accessible to vacationers, conventioneers, business travelers, cultural/ by Tom Hall heritage tourists and people planning trips he City of to the area whether they’re located in New Fort Myers’ York, Boston or Chicago, or as far away Twebsite now as London or Singapore. contains a table I should also mention that the city is listing for each of in the process of updating its website and the outdoor artworks has dedicated a page to public art that that comprise the contains photos, narrative and hyperlinks city’s public art about all 43 of our outdoor artworks, collection, together 30 interior artworks and eight exterior with the artist who decorative items. This has been a massive made the piece, undertaking and our super-staffer Lilliana the date it was installed and its location. Baker is still uploading content. But the Links are provided for some of the pieces project will undoubtedly be completed by that will take visitors to pages that furnish the end of our current fiscal year. So this is photographs and stories about their The Florida Panther by DJ Wilkins is a 50-foot long installation that occupies the median on another tool that the Alliance for the Arts history, what they represent and the artists Monroe Street in Fort Myers photo courtesy www.cityftmyers.com and its members, residents, visitors and who created them. those planning trips can use to familiarize Sanborn (7:50 minutes); McGowan (4:31 minutes); themselves with the city’s cultural assets. “With the first official piece of Fort The Tootie McGregor Fountain (5:55 Sun Gate by Robert Sindorf (3:48 Myers public art dating back to August 17, To view the city’s exterior artworks, minutes); minutes); visit www.cityftmyers.com/1859/ 1913, we are fortunate to enjoy a long Buckingham & Page Army Air Fields Fort Myers: An Alternative History by history of supporting the acquisition of exterior-artworks. Monument (6:08 minutes); Barbara Jo Revelle (12:23 minutes); Tom Hall is both an amateur artist additional installations,” states the intro to The Spirit of Fort Myers by Helmut American Bald Eagle by Marlin Miller the table. and aspiring novelist who writes art von Zengen (6:57 minutes); (3:20 minutes); quest thrillers. He is in the final stages City officials, through their public art Lorelei by Emma Elisabeth Phinney Wes Nott Memorial by DJ Wilkins (2:15 committee, have placed text, photos and of completing his debut novel titled Art (8:23 minutes); minutes); Detective. A former tax attorney, he lives audios for 19 individual artworks on its Uncommon Friends by DJ Wilkins USCT 2nd Regiment Monument by DJ free mobile phone app known as Otocast. in Estero with his fiancé and their four (3:44 minutes); Wilkins (4:31 minutes); cats. They are: Marks & Brands by Peter Mitten (7:30 The Great Turtle Chase by DJ Wilkins Fire Dance by David Black (5:44 minutes); (1:32 minutes); minutes); What Dreams We Have by Cheryl The Florida Panther by DJ Wilkins Naiad by Albert Paley (1:07 minutes); Foster; (5:05 minutes); and Film Screening Caloosahatchee Manuscripts by Jim 82nd Airborne Monument by Andrew Territorias by Edgardo Carmona (2:00 minutes). For World The other 22 Carmona/Allure sculptures will be added to Otocast once Oceans Day Sincerely working for you! the committee and city council decide on eep Lee County Beautiful, SW Florida, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel & Captiva Islands is All About Home where they are to be located. Inc. (KLCB) is hosting a virtual I recorded eight of the audios in my Kscreening and discussion of The McGregor Park Villa Fort Myers Beach capacity as the city’s public art consultant. Story of Plastic movie on Monday, June The other 11 were recorded either by 8 in honor of World Oceans Day. A post- Listed at $207,900 Listed at $471,000 the artists themselves (e.g. Albert Paley screening conversation will take place at for Naiad, Barbara Jo Revelle for the 6:30 p.m. via Zoom with special guest federal courthouse mural and Peter Mitten expert Dr. Maia McGuire from the Florida for Marks & Brands) or people in the know such as Gerri Reaves (Spirit of Fort Microplastics Awareness Project. Myers), Jared Beck (Tootie McGregor The Story of Plastic takes a sweeping Fountain), Matt Johnson (Buckingham & look at the man-made crisis of plastic Page Army Air Fields Monument), Glenn pollution and the worldwide effect it Miller (Wes Nott Memorial), Kay Holloway has on the health of our planet and the of the Fort Myers Lee County Garden people who inhabit it. Spanning three Council (Lorelei), civil rights activist continents, the film illustrates the ongoing Reginald Billups (USTC 2nd Regiment catastrophe: fields full of garbage, REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST Monument) and EFWE Vice President continued on page 12 SW Florida, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel & Captiva Islands is All About Home Cathie Lewis, Realtor Phone: 239-745-7367 LUCILLE’S [email protected] Pfeifer Realty Group BOUTIQUE Summerlin Place PREMIUM WOMEN’S CONSIGNMENT Listed at $236,900 15675 McGregor Blvd. Extension Ft.F Myers, Florida 33908 Mon - Fri 10 to 5 Consignment Sat 10 to 4 239-489-3554 by appt. only [email protected] BRING THIS AD IN FOR 10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE THE RIVER - MAY 29, 2020 5 Lab Theater Virtual Ghost Watch Evening SanCap Bank he Laboratory Theater of Florida will hold an evening of live virtual Tghost “hunting” with world- renowned Ghost Pro Lee Ehrlich on Saturday, May 30 starting at 10 p.m. and continuing until 3 a.m. STRONG Lee will set up his equipment and allow you to virtually tag along to witness the process of conducting a full investigation of paranormal activity of In good times and bad, you can several spaces at The Laboratory Theater of Florida campus. Your digital ticket will count on us. We’re here for you. allow you access for up to five hours of live-streamed investigation and a question- Amidst the recent COVID-19 crisis, we have helped hundreds of and-answer with the Ghost Pro himself. Visitors to the theater, as well as Southwest Florida businesses, independent contractors, nonprofit actors and staff, have reported seeing Lee Ehrlich photo provided organizations and residents. Our team has secured more than 700 and feeling paranormal activity for years Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program loans at the historic building in the Fort Myers and dangerous environments. He has River District, from a female entity on the even spent time investigating The Lab’s totaling more than $70 million for this community. stairs to floating orbs in the mezzanine, own nearly 100-year-old building. His investigative exploits have and more. Guests to this Ghost Watch Many of those loans helped our customers, but some also assisted local may be lucky enough to hear, with the earned him critical acclaim, which has help of Ehrlich’s equipment, the ghosts or resulted in numerous radio and television people who needed support when they couldn’t find it elsewhere. And even see them in one of the most actively appearances, including a starring role in that is what Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is all about. haunted buildings in our area. The Travel Channel’s Legends Of. On Ehrlich is an adventurer/explorer who the conference tour, he is a well-known is most notably recognized as the world lecturer who brings a unique perspective authority on Underwater Paranormal to the paranormal realm. YOU HAVE BEEN THE BEST BANK Phenomena. He is a paranormal Tickets for digital access to the investigator with over three decades of investigation are $25 per person and experience who heads a nation-wide available at www.laboratorytheaterflorida. WE’VE EVER USED. com or by calling 823-4613. investigative team specializing in hostile − Gregory Greaves, Electrical Engineer, Principal Tropical Generator, LLC Topics discussed during the event will Summit Focuses include health equity in Alzheimer’s and dementia research, early detection and On Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the latest advances in clinical trials and lifestyle interventions. Hill will YOU ALL LITERALLY SAVED MY Research also discuss how policy intersects and SMALL BUSINESS. n celebration of Alzheimer’s drives necessary change in Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in and dementia health care. −Kate Sergeant, Owner “Diversity and Alzheimer’s research IJune, the Florida chapters of the On Island, Inc. Alzheimer’s Association will host a is fundamental to protecting the public virtual educational event for people health of a nation when all people with early-stage dementia, caregivers, are living longer,” said Hill. “A lack of professionals and the community. diverse participation and perspective The Dementia Research and Policy reduces our chances to understand how Summit: Diversity an Important Frontier this devastating disease develops in all in Alzheimer’s Research will be held U.S. groups – a double jeopardy for on Friday, June 12 at 1 p.m. The free health disparities research and equity in interactive event will feature keynote the United States.” speaker Carl V. Hill PhD, MPH. In addition to Hill, the summit will As vice president of scientific feature Secretary Richard Prudom of engagement at the Alzheimer’s the Florida Department of Elder Affairs Association, Hill oversees strategic and program manager Amy Schenk, efforts to create global awareness of RN, BSN, MSEd, CDP, a certified the association’s international research dementia practitioner. program. Hill also leads outreach to a “As we continue to advocate for network of staff, volunteers and donors more research, programs, services at more than 75 association chapters and funding, we want to be sure that in order to grow understanding of everyone we serve has access to all the association’s role in accelerating the information they need to feel Alzheimer’s research and share empowered and confident in facing scientific updates. Prior to joining the the many challenges that this disease association, Hill served as director, presents,” said Angela McAuley, office of special populations at the regional leader for the Alzheimer’s National Institutes on Aging (NIA). In Association. his six years at the NIA, he led the Participants will be able to ask development of the Health Disparities questions during a question-and answer 239-472-6100 | www.SanCapBank.com Research Framework, which stimulates portion. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. Register online studies focused on health disparities NMLS #411904 related to aging. at www.alz.org/crf or call 800-272- 3900. 6 THE RIVER - MAY 29, 2020 1968. He was transferred to Terre Classes will be hosted through Zoom or all Wednesday workshops led by OBITUARY Haute, Indiana and continued his career at 10 a.m. throughout the month of instructors Brittany and George. Cost: at Hercules Corporation. June. The line-up includes: $12 for Alliance members or $15 for Ronn is survived by his wife of 50 Acting Fun for the Young Online Class nonmembers. years, Joan; four daughters, Kathleen (Grades 3 to 6) – Mondays, June 1 to 22: June 3 – Start with a stretching warm- Downey of Granada Hills, California, With Alliance youth theatre director and up and then learn to juggle and spin Kristin McConnell of Amarillo, Texas, local drama teacher Carmen Crussard. using everyday items from your home. Mary Downey (Mimi) of Fort Myers, Each week, actors will learn, practice and June 10 – Learn an easy, yet Florida and Constance Clancy of Sanibel play with a new theatre technique or skill, impressive magic trick using spoons. Island and Snowmass, Colorado; and play theatre games, and explore in the June 10 – Discover card magic tricks nine grandchildren. world of theatre. Cost: $40 for Alliance and circus skills to wow your friends. Joan and Ronn spent much of Ronn’s members; $50 for nonmembers. June 24 – Get ready for some quickly career living in Montreal, Canada, Brazil, STEAM Up Your Summer Online moving fun. If you have been in the South America and Kennett Square, Workshops (Grades 1 to 6): Sign up previous workshops, now is the time to Pennsylvania before retiring and settling for one or all Tuesday workshops led perfect and show off those circus skills. on Sanibel Island where Ronn was active by Alliance summer camp director Youth Art Works Online Visual Arts in the Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society Vania Garcia. All supplies provided and Class (Grades 1 to 6) – Thursdays, June and Sanibel-Captiva Sail and Power delivered to your door in Fort Myers 4 to 25: Foster an appreciation of art for Squadron. or Cape Coral. Cost: $17 for Alliance students with a different lesson and focus A celebration of life is scheduled for members or $22 for nonmembers. the fall at Saint Michael and All Angels each week. Students will advance their Episcopal Church on Sanibel. June 2 – Summer flower designs using skills of observation and cover concepts The family requests that in lieu of geometric patterns. Explore math and such as form, value, light and shadow, flowers, contributions be sent to the art with a bit of engineering as you make color and proportions – and, how to Alzheimer’s Foundation and Hope beautiful flowers. utilize these concepts to convey their Hospice. June 9 – The world of robotics. personal vision. Professional artists Krista Project involves engineering and creative and Leo Johnson will teach students in a RONALD J. DOWNEY thinking skills in fun, hands-on way. fun, relaxed virtual environment; express onald James Downey, a longtime June 16 – Play with a zoetrope, own creativity and gain self-confidence. resident of Sanibel Island, Florida, Alliance Online simple devices that pre-date film Hula Dance Online Class (Grades 1 Rpassed away peacefully at Gull animation. Viewer looks through the to 6) – Fridays, June 5 to 26: Fun with Point Memory Care in Estero, Florida on Youth Class Series slits in a spinning cylinder and sees an Hawaiian, Tahitian, Maori and Samoan May 20. He was 85 years old. Ronn was he Alliance for the Arts will offer a animated image. Build your animation movements with teacher and dancer born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on April new, online youth class series for combining science, engineering and art. Marliss. Dancers will learn new moves 3, 1935. The son of James and Sarah Tthe month of June, which includes June 23 – Make a three-dimensional and music, culminating in a virtual dance Downey, Ronn was raised in Harrisburg a diverse collection of visual arts, theatre, display to commemorate the creativity of extravaganza on the final Friday of the and graduated from Gettysburg College. magic and dance. Class descriptions, Wassily Kandinsky. month. Ronn worked as a plant engineer instructor bios and registration are online Life is a Circus Online Workshop For more information, visit www. at ABL in Cumberland, Maryland until at www.artinlee.org/classes. Series (Grades 1 to 6): Sign up for one artinlee.org/classes.

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Save the Manatee Club urges boaters to “Boaters can be the greatest stewards follow manatee-safe boating tips as they for manatees, and we appreciate their return to their favorite pastime. watchfulness,” said Rose. “Reducing the During the summer, manatees can be risk of boat-related injuries or deaths helps found in fresh, brackish and salt water protect imperiled manatees now and for throughout Florida and their seasonal future generations.” range in Alabama, Georgia, South For more information about manatees Carolina and other coastal states. They and the club’s efforts, visit www. may have entered areas that are new to savethemanatee.org or call 800-432- them as boat traffic lessened during recent 5646. restrictions. With this in mind, boaters must keep a watchful eye. Unfortunately, last year a new record Tampa mock vervain is endemic to Florida and listed as an endangered species was set for watercraft-related manatee Theater To Benefit photo by Gerri Reaves mortalities. At least 136 individual manatee Plant Smart at the tips deaths were confirmed as a result of As Recipient Of Flowers bloom throughout the year but watercraft impact, crushing, propeller Tampa Mock mainly in spring. wounds, or any combination of these. Fundraiser The lance-shaped leaves are up to Those that do survive strikes may require he Del Shores Foundation presents Veravain three inches long and opposite on the rescue by wildlife officials and several four-sided branching stems. an all-star live stream benefit reading by Gerri Reaves months of rehabilitation. In addition, some Tof Del Shores’ play Sordid Lives The edges are coarsely toothed and injured manatees may never be reported on Sunday, May 31 at 8 p.m. It will be ampa mock vervain (Glandularia the tip broadly pointed. The leaf bases and must live with painful injuries. streaming on YouTube and Facebook. tampensis) is in a particular narrow to form wings on the leaf stalk. Because manatees are herbivores Produced and hosted by Emerson Tcategory of native species, endemic, Papery in texture, they have dark and have no natural predators, they are Collins and Del Shores, the reading will which means it grows naturally no other green surfaces and lighter undersides. generally slow-moving, having never involve the cast from the play, film, TV place on earth. Give it full sun to partial shade in developed hunting or defensive skills. series and the sequel: Newell Alexander, The wildflower is also listed as an sandy well-drained soil. It is somewhat They also need to surface to breathe air Rosemary Alexander, Bonnie Bedelia, endangered species by the state. Reasons drought tolerant once established and is and prefer shallow water where they feed Beau Bridges, Emerson Collins, David for that dire status are loss of habitat to moderately to highly salt tolerant. on aquatic vegetation. “Research shows Cowgill, Dale Dickey, Beth Grant, Debby development and agriculture. Propagate it with seeds or cuttings or that manatees have been documented in Holiday, Leslie Jordan, Caroline Rhea, Native to the state’s coastal areas, this by clump division. It sometimes self-sows, particular areas to feed, rest, or travel,” Del Shores and Ann Walker. It also member of the verbena family grows in and it grows well in pots. said Patrick Rose, aquatic biologist and includes appearances by Carson Kressley, hammocks where live oaks and cabbage Sources: Gardening for Florida’s executive director of Save the Manatee Georgette Jones, Alex Mapa, Aleks palm predominate and in pine flatwoods, Butterflies by Pamela F. 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The theater where it will attract butterflies, or use it as Tekiela, www.fnai.org, www.fnps.org, reminding us that they have been within has been honored to partner with Del a groundcover or border. https://gcrec.ifas.ufl.edu, and www.usbg. just an inch of losing their lives.” Shores to produce his work, as well as Purple-blue tubular flowers appear in gov. Report injured, dead, orphaned, support The Del Shores Foundation. flat clusters about an inch to an inch and Plant Smart explores the diverse beached, entangled or sick manatees, or Additional resources, including the Del a half wide. The five petals are notched flora of South Florida. manatees being harassed, to the FWC by Shores Foundation fundraiser press release calling 1-888-404-FWCC (3922), emailing and photos, may be found here: www. EXPERIENCE: HUNDREDS OF SUCCESSFUL LANDSCAPES or texting [email protected], or using VHF drive.google.com/drive/folders/19RLMm Channel 16. 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ISLAND MARINE SERVICES, INC. • NEW MOTORMOTOR SSALESALES • REBREBUILTUILT PPOWERHEADSOWERHEADS • 1 • FACTORY TRAINEDTRAINED • MERCURYMERCURY – MARINER – JOJOHNSONHNSON – EVINREVINRUDEUDE SUZUKISUZUKI – YAMAHA – OMCOMC – I/I/O'SO'S – MERMERCRUISERCRUISER YourYYour BBottomottomottttom CourteousCourteous Professional Marine Repair ServiceService • DocksideDockside ServiceService Specialist SServingerving Sanibel & CCaptivaaptiva For LiLifefe CallC ll onn PaintPaaini t PricesPrices 472-3380 • 466-3344 DaveDave Doane THE RIVER - MAY 29, 2020 9 CROW Case Of The Week: mash it and lick it up. At this point, we also started offering soft insects with their Nine-Banded food a couple times a day. After nine days in care, they were fully weaned off milk Armadillo Pups and eating enough slurry, chow and insects to successfully gain weight on their own.” by Bob Petcher On May 21, the four brothers were able nine-banded to begin outdoor recess in which they were armadillo monitored by a staff member in an outdoor A( Dasypus pen to practice digging and foraging skills. novemcinctus), the They will continue to receive supportive most common of care until they are old enough for release armadillos, has nine back to the wild. armor-like plates “Once they reach a certain size, they covering its body. will be ready for release,” said Frankel. It may have more “While their digging skills solidify very early bands, but they are on in life, we keep them until a certain not as visible. size to ensure they have a higher chance At CROW, four infant, male nine- for successful release. Being a little bigger banded armadillos were observed without means they are less likely to become prey their mother in North Fort Myers over a for another animal and will have mastered few days in early May. On May 5, three Patients #20-1946, 20-1947, 20-1948 and 20-1967 photo by Breanna Frankel other skills at the clinic.” of the siblings were admitted to CROW. hospital when you find any young animals, appropriate success,” said Frankel. “There The young armadillos will be returned The following day, the fourth was captured we can have them send us pictures and is more to feeding infant wildlife than to the area in which they were found. and reunited with his brothers at the we will determine age, development offering a cup of warm milk. Wildlife “Regardless of what happened to the clinic. All four babies were dehydrated and and health status. This helps eliminates should not be offered milk that wasn’t mother, these quadruplets were without her emaciated, but did not have any injuries. bringing patients to the hospital that don’t meant for them such as goat’s milk, cow’s for a long enough time that they almost They were provided with fluids and started require assistance.” milk, or human milk, as they can’t digest didn’t make it themselves, so we are on a re-feeding plan. Due to the patients’ young age, their it appropriately, and it actually leads to very pleased to see how much they have “Most of the infants we admit are diet consisted of milk that was fed using further issues. We encourage finders to improved,” said Frankel. “The release will too young to survive on their own. They tube feeds three times a day. As they not feed a baby animal themselves, but likely not reunite them with their mother, usually come in alone or with one sibling, began to grow, rehab staff transitioned to bring it to a local wildlife hospital to but at that point they will be self-sufficient but this group got lucky and ended up them to a slurry of insectivore and prevent further illness or injury. and have no need for her care.” all together,” said CROW Rehabilitation gradually onto whole insects. Since “After five days in care, we started CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation Manager Breanna Frankel. “(Armadillo admission, the armadillos have gained to offer them a slurry diet in a dish with of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife babies should be admitted) if they look almost 200 grams of weight and have soaked insectivore chow, but they didn’t hospital providing veterinary care for thin, are acting lethargic, or if there’s an become active. start eating it for about two days. At that native and migratory wildlife from our obvious injury and they require further “As with all wild animals, we use a point, they weren’t eating enough to gain local area. The hospital accepts patients assistance. The majority of infants we milk formula specific for each animal’s weight off it so they continued with milk seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. admit aren’t injured at all, just struggling to need. There are various formulas feeds. We would put them in a dry bathtub Mail donations to P.O. Box 150, Sanibel, survive at such a young age. By calling our and combinations of formulas used on a mat a few times a day and offer the FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or visit www. among wildlife rehabbers to ensure the slurry and soaked chow so they could crowclinic.org.

Hungry Little Bellies in Collier County, and ABC Young donate bags of baby clothes, diapers and baby wipes to RCMA Immokalee. UDDERLY GREAT FOOD! Professionals After the immediate need for the Southwest Florida community is addressed, Change Focus as it relates to the COVID-19 virus, the young professionals group is confident in ollowing the success and growing the success of the group. interest of the Young Professionals With the development of construction group in Tampa, several requests F industry education here in Southwest were made to form an Associated Builders Florida, like the creation of the and Contractor (ABC) Young Professionals construction management program at group in Southwest Florida. Florida Gulf Coast University, the Young The ABC Young Professionals Professionals group believes that with committee was formed earlier this year, involvement from other construction just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. professionals, this group will prove Initially, the committee’s primary goal for extremely beneficial to the industry as a the start of this group was to increase whole. membership and awareness. While this is The ABC Young Professionals still one of the main goals for the group, program was established to develop the the young professionals committee has next generation of ABC leaders and shifted focus to finding ways they can help to encourage networking among the SOCIALLY DISTANCED their community during this time of need. “best and brightest” up-and-comers in Recently, members of the young construction. Young professionals include professionals committee have been busy. Indoor & Outdoor Seating ABC member company employees who They delivered more than 40 boxes of are under the age of 40. produce that was generously donated The group’s mission is to promote by Jamerson Farms in Lehigh Acres to and encourage the participation Community Cooperative. and involvement of young, industry DINE HERE OR TO GO With the funds donated by Adams professionals by creating a platform Group, B&I Contractors, Chris-Tel to build relationships with peers, for Construction, Meisner Electric, RD professional development, volunteering and FULL LIQUOR Johnson Construction, Skanska and Wall community involvement opportunities, and Systems, the ABC Southwest Florida TROPICAL DRINKS share best practices. That means offering Young Professionals group was able to CRAZY networking, education and resources to make a monetary donation to the Harry help the next generation of leaders excel in Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island the construction industry. donate bags of cat and dog food to the For more information, visit www. 239.472.0606 • SanibelIslandCow.com Animal Welfare Society of Charlotte youngprofessionals.abc.org or call Lisa County, donate time and money to No Swinto at 241-1997. 10 THE RIVER - MAY 29, 2020 classes and take the pledge, they will experience of lab work, simulation FGCU Pledges earn this seal,” Westley said. Teaching Online exercises and clinicals. For the most part, While the primary goal of the the in-classroom experiences are critical To Help Restart RESTART SWFL initiative is restoring For 25 Years for healthcare programs like nursing, consumer confidence, the efforts are dental and physical therapy. It’s one thing Southwest Florida broader. The initiative soft-launched submitted by to learn a theory about a procedure, but in March with the creation of the Dr. John Meyer it is another when applying that theory lorida Gulf Coronavirus Economic Impact Survey. into practice. I know I would not want a Coast ne of These ongoing surveys of nearly 1,000 healthcare professional’s first experience University the basic F Southwest Florida business executives at drawing blood, for example, to be on (FGCU) is launching Othings that help FGCU see how the region is my veins. And there are those students RESTART SWFL, all organizations recovering over time, trends in consumer who simply prefer the traditional classroom an initiative should have is demand and the workforce, and business environment. dedicated to helping a preparedness concerns moving forward. Slowly but surely, there will be a return businesses respond plan. A thoughtful Additionally, RESTART SWFL to some semblance of normalcy, though to the impact of guide serves as a features an expanded FGCU Small I do believe that higher ed has been COVID-19 on their reference in case Business Development Center (SBDC). changed forever. We will adjust and adapt operations, work of an emergency. At least two-fifths of businesses forced to what the new normal becomes, if for force, vendors and In Southwest Florida, those plans likely to close because of a disaster never no other reason, than that’s what we’d customers. address instances like hurricanes, fires, Chris Westley reopen, according to Federal Emergency expect of our graduates. There is space in “We know technology failures/infiltration and Management Agency (FEMA). To the educational realm for both online and that good health makes good business, leadership changes. Typically, instances help businesses regain their footing classroom learning and whatever else gets so it makes sense for FGCU’s Lutgert like the aforementioned are local or and thrive, the SBDC offers a range developed. College of Business and Marieb College regional in nature. It is fair to say that of services that include recovery plan Dr. John Meyer is president of of Health & Human Services to unite to this pandemic is in a category all its own assistance, cybersecurity training, risk Hodges University. This year the mobilize expertise and resources, along because its impact is worldwide. assessment and other invaluable tools university is celebrating its 30th with those of our local partners, to help In the realm of education, technology at little to no cost. The SBDC recently Anniversary of providing higher businesses,” said Christopher Westley, plays a large role in an institution’s added staff members in anticipation of education for adult learners and English dean of FGCU’s Lutgert College of ability to continue delivering classes to greater need. as a Second Language learners, and Business. “Our intention is to create an its students. At Hodges University, we “Our two colleges have partnered to the 25th Anniversary of teaching environment in which consumers will have been teaching classes and programs double down on our strength – education online. More information is available at feel more comfortable to re-enter the online for 25 years. As a matter of fact, – which benefits the public we serve,” Pathways.Hodges.edu. marketplace.” about 80 percent of our degrees are said Cary. “We know that businesses are Joined by his colleague, Ann Cary, available 100 percent online. I’m proud more likely to open safely by instituting dean of FGCU’s Marieb College of that our professors have the experience health measures that can protect Health & Human Services, Westley to effectively teach in a virtual format, County Continues customers and employees. And with unveiled the RESTART SWFL Seal of provide the knowledge our students need, the efforts Dean Westley has outlined, Confidence recently at Lutgert Hall. and deliver it in an engaging way. Since As Transportation we believe this is just one small part “We believe the path to recovery my days as a college student at this very we can play to educate the public on is anchored in consumer confidence, institution, I was required to take online Coordinator these important issues, support business so that’s why we’re introducing the classes when the idea was in its infancy. owners, grow consumer confidence and he Lee Board of County RESTART SWFL Seal of Confidence: a Back then, online education wasn’t nearly RESTART SWFL.” Commissioners recently approved campaign to bring a renewed sense of as sophisticated or engaging or rich as it Like Cary, Westley is looking toward the extension of an agreement with confidence and prosperity to the region is now. T the future with hope. the State of Florida Commission for the in which business owners pledge to For us, the transition to completely “Over the last two months, we’ve Transportation Disadvantaged to allow adhere to a set of standards involving online, both for our classes, and faculty watched as society changed, drastically,” Lee County to serve as the community health, business and ethical practices,” and staff working remotely, required Westley said. “I speak for everyone at transportation coordinator (CTC) for an Westley said. little adjustment. Our students have FGCU when I say we look forward to additional 12 months. Along with the pledge, FGCU will continued learning and working toward mobilizing our expertise and resources, launch a series of free web-based their educational goals. The exceptions The board’s action ensures along with those of our local partners, to discussions led by experts from Lutgert are our bachelor of science in nursing and coordinated services continue to help businesses respond to the impact of and Marieb, as well as community our physical therapist assistant programs. be provided to individuals who are COVID-19 on their livelihoods. Things leaders. These will assist businesses in We had to rearrange classroom and lab transportation disadvantaged through will get better, and we’re here to help this complying with new standards in hygiene schedules to put the classes that could go June 2021. process along.” and best practices for business. The goal online first. That gives us the extra time The Lee County Metropolitan For more information about is to assure customers that establishments needed to continue monitoring the CDC Planning Organization (MPO) conducts RESTART SWFL, panel discussion have sound systems in place to ensure and state guidelines, and to thoughtfully a competitive procurement process for schedules, RESTART SWFL Seal of their well-being and are providing fair plan and schedule on-campus and clinical a CTC every five years. The contract Confidence registration and other value and service. time for these programs in the future. was awarded to Good Wheels Inc. for COVID-19 resources, visit www.fgcu. “If business owners take two of these Regarding the future, how will this July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023. edu/restart. pandemic impact higher education and In February, Good Wheels Inc. informed online learning? The answer is not the MPO that they were terminating their clear at this time. There are advantages contract as the CTC. As a result, LeeTran Once a response is received, no in-person and disadvantages to online learning. was designated as the emergency CTC Critical Federal visit from a Census worker is needed. The success of a student starts with for Lee County. So far, approximately 54 percent of that person’s self-discipline. In a survey Total expenditures to continue services Funding Tied the Lee County population has responded, completed by Learning House in 2016, are estimated to be $112,611.60 per lagging behind both the national rate of 59 the average age of online undergraduate month for a total of $1,351,339.20 To Census percent and the Florida rate of 57 percent. students is 29 and online graduate students from July 2020 through June 30, 2021, is 33. Hodges University focuses on adult he importance of completing the Vital federal funding is based on which will be fully funded through the local population. Throughout the next learners, both at the undergraduate and State of Florida Commission for the 2020 Census is especially clear today graduate levels. What we have found is as the community responds to the 10 years, important quality-of-life Transportation Disadvantaged Trip & T necessities – emergency response, public that our students do feel engaged and part challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Equipment grant. safety, healthcare, schools, roads and of a learning community, whether they are Participating in the Census now geographically a few blocks or thousands LeeTran is the public transit provider ensures that Lee County receives its share public transit, housing, parks and many for Lee County, providing more than more county-wide programs – require an of miles apart. The key is the professor’s of federal funding, like the $134 million engagement and how he or she carries three million rides per year. LeeTran targeted for Lee County COVID-19 relief accurate count of the local population. operates 27 bus routes, ADA paratransit National Census field offices are that excitement to the rest of the class. through the CARES Act. Ours make themselves readily available to service called Passport and an employer For the first time, the Census is reopening and deliveries of 2020 Census forms and instructions to households our students. vanpool program available to complete online at www. Will online learning replace classroom To learn more about services offered my2020census.gov or by phone at 844- lacking addresses are set to resume in June. By mid-August, field workers will be teaching? I don’t think so. There are by LeeTran, or for schedule and fare 330-2020. It’s easy and secure. Residents specific programs and degrees that information, call 533-8726 or visit www. also may participate by mail, as usual. deployed to locate anyone who has not sent in forms. cannot be effective without the hands-on rideleetran.com. THE RIVER - MAY 29, 2020 11 12 THE RIVER - MAY 29, 2020 Book Review to survive apart. Roza makes the breathtaking novel about the decision to hide Shira in an orphanage unbreakable bond between a mother The Yellow in order to keep her safe. It’s the and daughter. It’s inspired by the true hardest decision she has ever made, stories of Jewish children hidden during Bird Sings but she vows to come get her as soon World War II. I’ve been telling everyone as the Nazi’s leave. This is when the I know to read it and hope you will by Di Saggau tension begins, because we follow both too. Here’s what author Lisa Wingate he Yellow Roza and Shira as the years progress, says about the book, “A beautiful Bird Sings and we feel their emotions. Rosner also book in so many ways. Like Shira’s Tby Jennifer has an understanding of how art plays imaginary bird, Jennifer Rosner’s prose Rosner takes place a role in our lives, even during terrible is lilting and musical, yet her tale of in Poland, as World times. It’s impressive. war’s grave personal reality is gripping, War II rages. A The Yellow Bird Sings is a heartrending, and so very real.” mother hides in a neighbor’s barn, with her 5-year- old daughter, a Make it an extra special event by setting musical prodigy School Smart up an ice cream bar with several ice whose slightest sound may cost them cream flavors, and little bowls filled with their lives. On the first page we read, by Shelley M. Greggs, NCSP favorite toppings like crushed Oreos, “The girl is forbidden from making a M&Ms, fudge sauce, gummy bears and sound, so the yellow bird sings. He ear whipped cream. sings whatever the girl composes in her Readers, Celebrate your child’s achievement head: high-pitched trills of piccolo; low- D Here we with a success poster, a sign, a throated growls of contrabassoon. The are, at last, the end PowerPoint or even a video – Highlight bird chirps all the musical parts save of another school your child’s accomplishments from their percussion, because the barn rabbits image provided year. The last day year at school and at home. It might obligingly thump their back feet like can voice all the musical passages in of school, is always include things like joined the computer bass drums, like snares. The lines for her head. It’s a moving story about a special day. It’s club, met goals in speech therapy, violin and cello are the most elaborately a mother and daughter’s struggles to typically fun filled improved grades in math and reading, composed. Rich and liquid-smooth, survive the Holocaust in 1941, when with class parties made new friends, was on time for except when fear turns the notes gruff Poland is in the throes of war. Both are and picnics, pizza and cupcake lunches, home-school at least once a week, no and choppy.” hidden under mounds of hay, hiding tearful and not so tearful goodbyes and detention, learned how to pack your Shira and her mother, Roza, are from the soldiers carousing nearby. that final report card. Your children own lunch and a few other fun ones. Jews hiding in Henryk and Krystyna’s They must stay silent and have only (and you) have made it through Kids will have fun looking back and barn. They were once patrons of Roza’s scraps of food for sustenance. another school year, with this one remembering what they have achieved family bakery, a family that has been The day comes when their haven is being particularly difficult. It’s a time in just one school year. slaughtered by the Nazis. Roza manages no longer safe, and Roza must make to celebrate! It’s time to take a break at And finally, make sure to have your to keep Shira quiet by telling her stories an impossible choice: whether to keep least for a few days and applaud your child write a thank you note or email of a young girl and a yellow bird that Shira by her side or give her the chance child’s achievements and passage to a to the teacher. If permitted, it would new grade. also be nice to drop off a small gift like This year, however, with the closure some yummy jam or cookies to their of schools due to COVID-19, there will home. E-learning has been difficult for not be an actual school room for that teachers too. Before you decide on a final day, but there still will be the last gift, send an email to the teacher and day of school. Here are some great ask if it would be alright to do so. ideas from Katy Mann, a family activity Shelley Greggs is adjunct blogger, to help you mark this occasion. faculty at Florida SouthWestern Make sure to take that last day of State College, where she teaches school photo – It’s even more important psychology and education courses. this year. Take a picture of your child She is also a nationally certified school with some of the more inspired projects psychologist and consultant for School and/or activities you’ve worked on since Consultation Services, a private you’ve been home. It will make for good educational consulting company. memories later on. Questions for publication may be Kick off summer vacation right now addressed to [email protected]. Available at with an epic water fight – Use water Not all questions submitted can be www.Amazon.com squirt guns, baby pools, the slip n’ addressed through this publication. slide or even the garden hose. If you www.OutSkirtsPress.com are really brave, add in some cans of From page 4 inexpensive shaving cream for added action. Film Screening Create a special evening celebration veritable mountains of trash, rivers – Set up your tents and sleeping bags and seas clogged with waste, and skies and spend the night in your backyard. choked with the poisonous emissions Have a barbeque and make some from plastic production and processing. s’mores. Your kids will love camping in With engaging original animation, the backyard. archival industry footage beginning in Don’t forget to write a Summer the 1930s, and first-person accounts of Bucket List – Let each child identify 10 the unfolding emergency, the film distills things they want to do over the summer a complex problem that is increasingly and make a master list of all of the affecting the planet’s and its residents’ things your family wants to do. Figure well-being. out how and when you might do these The public is invited to attend the things and put them on the calendar. viewing and conversation by registering “More than a meticulously researched chronicle of the disasters Celebrate with an outdoor movie that shaped Fort Myers, this book details the historical moment of at www.bit.ly/35QW0cK. Registered night – Bring the TV or computer attendees will receive a link to stream each blaze, creating a rich portrait of a community forged and tempered outside and watch one of the classic the film from Keep Lee County by fire. A must-read for anyone interested in area history, with riches movies about summer camp, summer Beautiful 48 to 72 hours before the for newcomers and experts alike.” - Amy Bennett Williams vacation and the last day of school. event start time. THE RIVER - MAY 29, 2020 13 Professional Regulation (DBPR) its among coalition members and the County Minimum original plan for review, it did so quickly Everglades Group public. in an effort to allow vacation rental Carrozzo has worked at the Standards For property owners to reopen as soon as Co-Chair Earns Conservancy since 2011 and is possible. The county now has had the responsible for developing and Vacation Rentals opportunity to review Vacation Rental Second Term implementing policy initiatives for water he State of Florida has approved Safety Plans that have been approved arisa resources and environmental issues an amended version of Lee for several other counties. Carrozzo, impacting the western Everglades. TCounty’s minimum standards “Some of them use language that MEverglades Shortly after graduating from Miami regarding out-of-state reservations. does a much better job of capturing the and water policy University in Ohio, Carrozzo held a Pursuant to Executive Order 20-123 spirit of the statements made by Gov. manager at the position as a conservation associate in signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on DeSantis during his press conference Conservancy of the Conservancy’s policy department. May 15, and effective immediately, on Friday, May 15, regarding out-of- Southwest Florida, Carrozzo has over nine years of the following amended measures are state reservations,” County Manager has been selected experience in natural resource policy at required as minimum standards for Roger Desjarlais said. to serve a second the local, state and federal levels. vacation rentals throughout Lee County The county received word from term as co-chair “Being selected to serve as the that are accepting reservations and Secretayr Breshears on May 21, that for the Everglades Everglades Coalition co-chair is guests for any length of stay: Lee County’s plan is amended. Coalition. a great honor,” said Rob Moher, Enforcement and regulation Conservancy president and CEO. Vacation rentals reservations and The Everglades Marisa Carrozzo stays will be allowed from all U.S. falls under DBPR, which has an Coalition is an “Marisa is incredibly knowledgeable states with COVID-19 case rates Emergency Information Page at www. alliance of over 60 local, state and about environmental policy and shares less than 700 cases per 100,000 myfloridalicense.com/emergency. national environmental organizations the Conservancy’s deep commitment to residents. COVID-19 cases per 100,000 Lee County updates, information focused on restoring the Greater Everglades restoration.” population by state can be found at and documents can be viewed at www. Everglades Ecosystem, an area As co-chair, Carrozzo’s duties include www.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/index. leegov.com/covid-19. that stretches from Central Florida oversight and coordination of coalition html then hover your curser over the through the Florida Keys. The activities and events, representing the vacationer’s state of residence. A box coalition’s primary areas of focus coalition at public events and meetings, will open with information including New Leader include advocating for protection supervising the coalition coordinator, cases per 100,000 population. of the Everglades, hosting the setting meeting agendas and budgets, Shall prohibit rentals to persons For National annual conference and coordinating securing sponsorships and facilitating traveling internationally. communication and education efforts meetings. Shall allow adequate time between Restaurant Group the conclusion of a guest stay and om Bené was recently announced the check-in of the next guest stay for as the new president and CEO appropriate cleaning and sanitation. Tof the National Restaurant Shall clean and disinfect all Association (NRA), the largest food frequently-touched surfaces in the service trade association in the world property between each guest stay. representing more than 500,000 Shall wash all linens, dishware and restaurant businesses. He will also other service items available for use by serve as CEO of NRA’s Educational guests between each guest rental. Foundation, which works to attract, Shall provide sufficient soap and empower and advance today’s and surface sanitation supplies for guests to tomorrow’s restaurant and food service utilize in the vacation rental property workforce. during the guest’s rental period. Bené most recently served as Window Treatments . Furniture . Flooring . Lighting . Accessories . Closets Shall ensure adequate safety chairman, president and CEO of protocols are in place and publicly Sysco Corporation and was previously displayed, in line with CDC guidance, president of PepsiCo Foodservices. regarding shared or multi-residence “On behalf of more than 57,000 amenities such as pools, gyms and public food service establishments other communal spaces. across Florida, I want to extend Shall follow CDC guidelines for congratulations to Tom Bené for his cleaning and disinfecting their facility, appointment as president and CEO of per the CDC site www.cdc.gov/ the National Restaurant Association,” coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/ said Carol Dover, president and CEO disinfecting-building-facility.html. of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging The Lee Board of County Association. “Tom is known for his Commissioners had approved the extraordinary leadership, character measures. Secretary Halsey Beshears of and determination, and he is the right the Florida Department of Business and person to lead us through recovery. Professional Regulation (DBPR) notified We look forward to continuing our the county Wednesday of the approval great relationship with the NRA as of the county’s originally submitted plan we work to rebuild from the devasting for vacation rentals. impacts that COVID-19 has had on our When the county sent Florida industry.” Department of Business and

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Should the trustee violate those duties, he can be held liable to the beneficiaries. by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified The “Settlor” or “Grantor” of the trust is the person who creates the terms of the Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA trust, and conveys money, property or assets to the trust. With most modern revocable e take for granted that the tool of a revocable living trust is trusts, the Settlor also serves as trustee as long as he or she is willing and able to serve available to us. We can create a legal document where we in that role. Today, typically the Settlor is also usually the only beneficiary of the trust. Wusually name ourselves but may instead name a third party In these common situations, when the Settlor acts as grantor, trustee and beneficiary, trustee to take care of our assets and possessions, yet the benefits it is indistinguishable to holding outright fee simple title in the assets and property. The of the trust remain ours, at least until our death. reason for the creation of the revocable trust during the grantor’s lifetime is to set the This concept originated not as a separate area of the law, rather stage for an easy transition in the event of the grantor’s disability or death. as a blend of English common law through the Court of Chancery, Disability or death may occur suddenly, in which case a grantor would not have had which was a court of equity (fairness) that followed a set of loose the opportunity to select the trustee who he or she would want to act, and the terms rules to avoid the slow pace of change and possible harshness under which the money, assets and property are to be invested, held and distributed. (inequity) of English common law. The Chancery had jurisdiction Hence, today’s trusts are an extremely useful tool to ensure that your wishes are carried over all matters of equity, including the separate legal doctrines of trusts, land law, estate out. administration and guardianships. As Paul Harvey would famously say, “And now you know the rest of the story.” Due to problems that arose, the law of trusts first developed in the 12th century ©2020 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more at www.sbshlaw.com. from the time of the crusades under the jurisdiction of the king of England. The English common law developed from ancient Roman law which regarded property as an from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; and indivisible entity – whoever owned legal title owned all rights and privileges. Hence, one Free Tax Filing Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. would simply convey land to another in full fee title. Lehigh Acres United Way House When a landowner left England to fight in the Crusades, however, he would convey Assistance (Lehigh Community Services) at 201 Plaza ownership of his lands in his absence to another to manage the estate and pay and Drive, Suite 103, Lehigh Acres – Tuesdays receive feudal duties, with the understanding that the ownership would be conveyed back Resumes from 4 to 7 p.m.; and Thursdays from 9 upon the crusader’s return. Crusaders, however, often encountered a refusal to hand over a.m. to noon. olunteer Income Tax Assistance the property upon their return. The VITA program provides free tax (VITA) has resumed at United The disgruntled Crusader would then petition the king, who would refer the matter filing services in Lee, Hendry, Okeechobee Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and to his Lord Chancellor. The Lord Chancellor could decide the case according to his V and Charlotte counties to individuals and Okeechobee with VITA Valet Drive Up– conscience, determining what was “equitable” or “fair.” Typically, the Lord Chancellor families making less than $66,000 per Drop Off Service in Lehigh Acres and Fort would consider it unconscionable that the legal owner could go back on his word and year. Taxpayers need to bring a social Myers. Due to COVID-19, the traditional deny the claims of the Crusader. Therefore, he would find in favor of the returning security card for everyone on the return in tax preparation service was suspended on Crusader. addition to tax documents, bank account March 16. Appointments will continue on Over time, it became known that the Lord Chancellor’s court (Court of Chancery) information for direct deposit of refunds, May 26. would continually recognize the claim of a returning Crusader. The legal owner would and if the clients had marketplace health Clients can drive up at either VITA site, hold the land for the benefit of the original owner, and would be compelled to convey it insurance, form 1095A. stay in the car, and a tax preparer will back to him when requested. The Crusader was the “beneficiary” and the named land The tax filing deadline for 2019 tax complete an intake interview. The client title holder the “trustee.” The term “use of land” was coined, and, in time, developed into returns is July 15. Tax preparation is will leave their tax papers such as W-2s what we know now as a “trust.” performed by IRS certified volunteers. For and 1099s with the preparer and come more information, contact Mary Meador back the following week later to receive at [email protected] or call their completed tax return. LOOKING FOR A REPAIR SHOP 433-7206. Appointment must be made before If a taxpayer has access to a computer YOU CAN TRUST? drop off. 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Open floor plans have become said Beckwith. “She brings a unique much more common as of late, with Senator Named understanding about healthcare and How Open Floor their modern twist on home setup and services that matter most to Southwest abundance of benefits. The elimination Vice President Of Floridians. The board and I are Plans Create A of walls adds to a feeling of openness, confident Lizbeth will help support allowing for more social interaction. Not to Hope Healthcare Hope’s mission of improving the quality mention the fact that a small space can be of life for those experiencing serious Livable Space lorida State made to feel much larger when the walls illness and frailty.” Sen. Lizbeth by Jeanie Tinch are taken out, giving you the opportunity Hope Healthcare is a not-for-profit Benacquisto to take advantage of all of your space. F health care organization dedicated to our home has been named What about furniture and decor? If providing care and comfort to more should be a executive vice you want your open floor plan to really than 4,000 people a day as they fulfill Yplace you can president of Hope work, you need to have a good strategy life’s journey. For more information, call relax, where you can Healthcare. in terms of your furniture setup and your 482-4673 or visit www.hopehcs.org. just throw all worries With a decor composition. Begin by tying your out the window and distinguished rooms together through color. Keeping enjoy your own career in public one constant color scheme throughout space. What better service that spans Limited Number your home will really help to bring your way to do so than two decades, connected (but separate) rooms together. with an open floor Benacquisto was Of Free Leeway Try to incorporate some substantial Lizbeth Benacquisto plan – a cozy, fun first elected to the furniture arrangements. By adding more approach to setting up your living area. Florida Senate to represent Southwest Toll Transponders furniture in a strategic way, you’ll be able Unsure of the perks that it can bring to Florida in 2010 and was subsequently to bring your rooms together while still limited number of free LeeWay your home? Keep reading for some tips reelected 2012, 2014 and 2016. She providing some substance. With this, keep sticker transponders are available and insights into the world of open floor served as the majority leader from 2012 your layout sensible by bringing in pieces to allow motorists to open a plans. to 2014 and the deputy majority leader A that will add to overall functionality. Think LeeWay account or add a vehicle to an What is an open floor plan? A common from 2011 to 2012. Previously, she about what you want to see from room to existing account. misconception of an open floor plan is that served as councilwoman for the Village room. Do you want to be able to see your The transponders are available while the entire house is free of any walls but, of Wellington, Florida, from 2002 to stove from your couch? Is the television supplies last and are offered one per in fact, you can actually make your space 2010. visible from the kitchen table? These are as open or as closed off as you’d like. Benacquisto has supported Hope motorist. questions you should be sure to answer, Maybe you want to integrate your kitchen services for several years, serving By opening a LeeWay account, you as they’ll keep your home practical and and your dining room, and maybe you’re as co-chair of the annual Yachts of could have the convenience of paying transitional. feeling extra social and want to throw the Hope and Shine events that benefited your tolls electronically throughout the What is it that makes an open floor living room into the mix. With endless those in need of Hope Hospice. She state of Florida and have the ability to use plan so cozy? Open floor plans are possible combinations, an open floor plan has been recognized with numerous dedicated toll lanes without waiting in line especially cozy because of the way that allows you to open up your space as much honors and awards and served in at attended booth lanes. they tie together so many crucial areas or as little as you’d like. volunteer positions with a broad variety On March 18, the Lee Board of of your home. This brings in more of a Okay, so what are the benefits of of political, civic and human service County Commissioners suspended cash conversational environment, especially as having an open space? The reasons here organizations. payments on toll bridges in Lee County the kitchen tends to be involved in every are plentiful. Having fewer walls and more “Lizbeth’s knowledge and skills for the health and safety of the open floor plan setup. Since the kitchen combined rooms helps lead to a greater will be an incredible asset to Hope,” continued on page 17 sense of community within the home, tends to be the focal point of socialization even if it’s just amongst family members. in a home, combining it with a living It’ll also make it much easier to keep an or dining room (or both) helps to keep eye on any young kids or pets you might relaxation and comfort levels high. have running around the house, without Jeanie Tinch is an interior designer YOUR NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS confining them to one room. on Sanibel/Captiva Islands. She can be How popular are open floor plans reached at [email protected]. MAY HAVE A STRUCTURAL CAUSE!

• Balance problems • Swallowing or speaking di culties families and caregivers compare nursing • Blurred vision • Tinnitus or hearing problems Nursing Facilities homes more easily. The scores are based • Dizziness / vertigo • Torticollis / cervical dystonia on previously reported quality and safety • Fainting / drop attacks • And many more! Earn Five Stars data points including patient satisfaction, he Centers for Medicare and value and outcomes, among others. “The five-star rating program has been The Hauser Neck Center at Caring Medical Florida specializes Medicaid Services (CMS) released in unique, dynamic diagnostic tests that nd what traditional their 2020 Five-Star Quality Ratings, a catalyst to further strengthen the quality T of care offered at Lee Health. We are MRI scans can miss, and Comprehensive H3 Prolotherapy to awarding Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled treat the underlying structural cause of chronic neck pain, Nursing, HealthPark Care & Rehabilitation committed to being a national leader in the Center and Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled advancement of health and healing and will migraines, and neurological symptoms. Nursing with five stars. The scores reflect continue to use the CMS report to identify recent improvements undertaken by the opportunities to build on our success,” said Learn more at CaringMedical.com and Lee Health system to continue improving David Cato, chief administrative officer of contact our team to review your case! Ross Hauser, MD its quality of care for the Southwest Florida outpatient services for Lee Health. “We Hauser Neck Center community. are grateful for the tireless work of our “With nursing homes under scrutiny team and the exceptional care they provide Caring Medical Florida during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s patients every day.” 9738 Commerce Center Ct. good to have this recognition from CMS. The updated CMS rankings follow Fort Myers, FL 33908 Their star rankings are a gold standard of recent recognitions Lee Health has (239) 308-4725 nursing home quality and safety, and we received for quality and safety. Last [email protected] month, all four Lee Health adult acute

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care hospitals earned “A” ratings for safety E of care we provide patients throughout E S from the Leapfrog Group for the third T Southwest Florida,” said Larry Antonucci, R A straight reporting period. The nonprofit E C MD, MBA, Lee Health president and A Leapfrog Group releases its hospital safety T K CEO. “Thank you to all of the doctors, C grades twice a year, rating hospitals on 27 T H E advanced providers, nurses and support E N measures of safety data. Only 33 percent T O F staff for their commitment to providing U G H E S T O compassionate, high quality and safe care of the approximately 2,600 acute care in our nursing facilities.” hospitals Leapfrog graded received an “A.” CMS created the Five-Star Quality Visit www.medicare.gov/ Rating System to help consumers, their hospitalcompare/About/Hospital-Info.html HELPING THE WORLD SEE CERVICAL INSTABILITY WITH 2020 VISION! to learn more about CMS’ star ratings. 16 THE RIVER - MAY 29, 2020 On the public stage, it was a different to begin practice in June. What does started sending notes of inspiration Frankly Speaking image – lots of global adulation, fame, that mean now and what does that to his staff 10 years ago when he by Howard Prager respect and people wanting to “be like mean this fall? NBA at Disney – what managed the Rockies. After being fired Mike.” At least be like Mike’s persona, does that mean and what will it look from the Rockies in 2009, he stopped pen and be the GOAT, do the impossible, and like? writing. A request from a Rockies shut. On make it to the top as he repeatedly did We’re starting to see games and staffer pleaded with him to restart Oand off. with the Bulls, with North Carolina and competitions without fans, with new them. After some thought, he continued Start and finish. with the Dream Teams in the Olympics. rules for the players to keep them safe and now has over 5,000 people he Before COVID-19, The documentary leaves us as I wrote last week. Korean baseball, inspires on a daily basis from his home these seemed so wondering what if they had stayed NASCAR, golf. We’re living in a time on Anna Maria Island near Bradenton. simple, or were together, could there have been a when short-term is tomorrow and You can sign up at www.clinthurdle. they? In one seventh ring? Why break up a team long-term is next week. SEC schools com. case, I’m talking at its height? Hard to say. Were they say now they will open with students in The Bulls stopping their dynasty. about the sports done? Could they all have come back, the fall. Notre Dame announced they Schools, teams and athletes trying documentary The or enough of them to four-pete? It’s are opening two weeks early, cancelling to decide when to start. A baseball Last Dance, Michael Jordan and the all conjecture. In life we often don’t Fall Break and ending the semester manager continuing to inspire Chicago Bulls’ quest for a record sixth know when to stop and when to start before Thanksgiving. Not all campuses thousands. Stay safe readers and let championship, a three-peat repeat, or continue. For Michael Jordan and will open in the fall. California State there be a way for us to safely enjoy before breaking up of the team. In the Bulls, it was a storybook ending to universities will only be online. some of our favorite sports before too another sense, I’m talking about the finish on top. If the team or a core of University of Illinois President Timothy long. opening up of sports. them came back and didn’t make it for Killeen wonders what will happen for Howard Prager is the son-in-law of A few thoughts about the a seventh ring, would that tarnish their them, as do many schools. “I think it’s longtime columnist Ed Frank. Prager documentary The Last Dance and what image? If they did make it, would that undoubtedly true that the sports events is a sports enthusiast from the Chicago it takes to be a superstar. It doesn’t look add to the “legend” or make it even in the fall will not resume as normal, area who also writes and blogs about like being caring, compassionate and greater? We’ll never know. Coaches and but we hope and are planning that leadership. Email comments or nice go along with drive, determination teams with long winning streaks – John they will resume at some point.” USA questions to press@islandsunnews. and passion to be the best. No question Wooden at UCLA, the Boston Celtics, Today estimated Power Five conference com. about Jordan being the greatest of all the New York Yankees, the New schools would lose an average of $78 time (GOAT). Reliving his spectacular England Patriots – stand the test of million, or more than 60 percent of From page 1 moves and efforts reminded me of how time, even if they had a year or two in their operating revenue if football is not he kept going deeper even with the flu between winning. They aren’t talked played. But isn’t that better than a loss Estates or ailments; his desire was so great to about as has-beens or could-haves, it’s of lives? How do you keep the players, to 26; Assembly Required from June 29 compete and win at the highest levels. just the start and end of an era. What the officials, the staff and the fans safe? to July 3; Caloosahatchee Conservation This was especially true at playoff do you think? The governors of some of our largest from July 6 to 10; Discovering time when play is at a higher level, What to do about professional and states, California, Texas, New York and Dinosaurs (ages 6 through 8) from July something superstars like Jordan live college sports? Do we open? How? Illinois said if sports opens up, they 13 to 17; Fantastic Film Makers (ages for and where he truly shined. Along What are the new rules for players, must do so without fans. Dr. Anthony 9 through 12) from July 13 to 24; the way, he didn’t make many friends, for practice, for teams and, for us, the Fauci said that, “Safety, for the players Fantastic Film Makers (ages 6 through especially with his teammates whom fans? Is it the same for all? 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Blue Crab Panini 1 pound blue crab meat 1/2 Bell pepper, diced fine 1 stalk celery, diced fine 1/4 cup green onions, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire 2-3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, for cooking Several dashes hot sauce (optional) 1 tablespoon all-purpose seafood seasoning (your favorite) French bread (or your favorite) Combine all ingredients except for crab meat. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Gently fold in the crab meat, making sure not to break up any large pieces. Add 3/4 cup crab salad to each sandwich and spread the softened butter on both pieces of bread. Using a waffle iron, panini press, or sauté pan, grill until golden brown on both sides. Serve warm. Blue Crab Panini photo courtesy Fresh From Florida

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USCG Licensed & Insured C: (239) 340-8651 www.captmattmitchell.com email: [email protected] 22 THE RIVER - MAY 29, 2020 From page 18 some patients suffering from brain trauma and damage on the right-hand side of their Now Here’s A Tip brain have a compulsive obsession to tell handed down from my grandmother, so jokes they find hilarious, while not finding the originals are safe in the cookbook. I like other peoples’ jokes funny at all. handwritten recipe cards because it’s like • The hacker group Anonymous once the writer is there with you.” – T in Ohio sent thousands of all-black faxes to the • Clogged drain? Don’t use chemicals. Church of Scientology to deplete all of “If you do encounter a full clog, try hot their ink cartridges. water and baking soda first. If that doesn’t • May 29 is officially “Put a Pillow on work, try a mixture of baking soda and Your Fridge Day.” This curious holiday vinegar. Avoid plumbing snakes, which derives from an old custom of placing a can scratch the interior of your pipes, piece of cloth from one’s bedroom in a and commercial chemical cleaners, which place where food was kept, helping to are caustic and a health hazard, even ensure a supply of future plenty to the when used according to instructions.” – household. Colepepper Plumbing in California • Sierra Leone is the world’s roundest • To keep dirt from sticking to your country and sits not too far from Egypt – dustpan, spray it lightly with furniture the world’s squarest country. polish. Buff with a cloth so that it’s not • Nearly three percent of the ice in wet. Floor dirt will slide right off. Antarctic glaciers is composed of penguin Charley ID# A417857 urine. Due to the subzero temperature in Duncan ID# A798672 STRANGE BUT TRUE that area, it can’t evaporate. Lee County Domestic Animal Services • The first sunglasses were invented • Think you hate going to the dentist? Hello, my name is Charley. I may in 12th-century China and made from A 12-year-old French boy once faked his Charley be 13 years old, but I am a very young smoked quartz. While providing no own kidnapping to get out of it! After 13. I am a very large, agile, playful and protection against harmful UV rays, they being located in a village 100 miles from And Duncan overall great cat. I am currently in foster did give some relief from the sun’s glare his home, the lad lied to police, even ee County Domestic Animal care, and my foster mom reports that I and also served as a valuable tool for describing his kidnapper’s distinctive cheek Services adoption center has know my name and come when called. Chinese judges, allowing them to seem scar. Only after they had searched for a Lreopened by appointment only. I love to use the cat door and lay out on emotionally detached during interrogations. month and re-questioned him did the boy Visit www.leelostpets.com to complete the lanai or lay beside you for scratches. • English Romantic poet Samuel Taylor confess. an online adoption application prior I eat a can of Friskies Treasures Prime Filets with extra gravy each morning Coleridge (1772-1834) is credited with the THOUGHT FOR THE DAY to calling 533-7387 to make an first printed use of the words “selfless,” appointment. The center is open and evening, and will remind you if you “psychosomatic,” “bipolar” and “bisexual.” “A clever person solves a problem. A Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to forget. 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To advertise in the Housing for up to two people will be 2427 Periwinkle Way Annual $1,450/month. Call or text provided, with a start date in July. Ideal off. Sanibel, FL 33957 239-472-5222 Island Sun candidate should be familiar with building, Florida residents as well Local: (239) 472-6385 5/22 TFN ☼ and pool and landscape maintenance. as out of state visitors need Toll Free: (800) 472-5385 To apply, send resume to a fishing license to fish from Fax: (239) 472-5858 The River Weekly News [email protected]. shore. www. cottages-to-castles.com 5/1 ☼ TFN 1/26 ☼ TFN Call 395-1213 THE RIVER - MAY 29, 2020 23 easy to fall in love with. If you would like to visit me, call 533-7387 to set up a time. My adoption fee is $10. Hortoons Hi, I’m Duncan. I am a 1-year-old male pit bull mix that is a handsome young pup with eyes that will melt your heart. I am quite inquisitive and will tilt my head and turn my ears (and I have quite the set of ears) whenever I am curious about something. I love to play outside, especially in the kiddie pools. An active family would be great. I am affectionately called the ‘unicorn’ as I will play with every pup I am placed with, and I seem to love everyone. My adoption fee is $75. The shelter is open to the public Monday through Saturday at 5600 Banner Drive in Fort Myers. Adoptions are available 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For information, visit Lee County Domestic Animal Services at www.leegov.com/ animalservices or call 533-7387.

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Top 10 Real Estate Sales Subdivision City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days On Market Castelli Miromar Lakes 2007 6,288 $3,745,000 $3,550,000 93 Fort Myers Fort Myers 2005 5,102 $2,289,000 $2,100,000 325 Vittoria Fort Myers 2007 5,151 $999,000 $950,000 239 Castaway Estates Sanibel 1983 1,508 $995,000 $925,000 523 Glenview Fort Myers Beach 1959 2,229 $895,000 $880,000 5 Grande Estates Estero 2007 3,235 $887,000 $840,000 38 Avallone Bonita Springs 2014 2,774 $849,000 $835,000 317 Briarcliff Fort Myers 1981 2,931 $830,000 $830,000 2 San Carlos Estates Bonita Springs 2015 3,153 $765,000 $735,000 36 Cape Coral Cape Coral 1988 3,187 $749,000 $700,000 78 Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate 24 THE RIVER - MAY 29, 2020