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Earth Day island Giveaways, crafts part of refuge's Earth Day REPORTER - Page 2A SANiBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 49, NUMBER 15 VISIT US ONLINE AT CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM 750 Public demands elimination of off-refuge circulator By JEFF LYSIAK information and proposed transportation om alternatives. The primary goal remains City Manager More than 150 people came to last reducing traffic in the IN. "Ding" Darling Judie Wednesday's Alternative Transportation in National Wildlife Refuge, lower emissions Zimomra, Parks and Public Lands (ATPPL) workshop and lessen impacts to wildlife and the envi- left, at the Sanibel Community House, with many ronment An additional goal of this project is addresses questions in mind and few issues resolved to improve visitor mobility and accessibility * the Sanibet frorn previous discussions about the pro- and enhance visitor experience. • Community gram. "Based an public input received at the House crowd as David But following the two and a halt'hour ses- public meeting in January of this year, the Baxter, Kris sion, one factor had became crystal clear for project recommendation has been revised Cella and all in attendance: islanders do not want buses and is now considered a Refuge-Focused Scott Pringle on Sanibel. Locally Preferred Alternative." the project look on. The fifth public workshop in the ongoing website states. "The project recommenda- • ATPPL series, which began in the summer of m JEFF LYSIAK 2008, again brought an updated collection of See CIRCULATOR, page 6A Warm weather causes more activity in gators, crocodiles By JEFF LYSIAK [email protected]'apers LOIO As most islanders will concur, alliga- "Crocodiles can lay eggs even if tors and crocodiles are an important part they are not: fertilized." of Florida's heritage and play^ a valuable role in the ecosystems where we live. — Dae Serage-Century, SCCF The onset of warm weather in the Livina Wiih Wildlife Educator spring is when alligators and crocodiles usually start getting active, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding both Florida. residents and visitors to be cautious when The American crocodile that resided on having fun in and around water. the islands for more than 25 years — According to FWC spokesperson before she passed away due to the extend- Lindsey Hord, there has never been a doc- ed cold snap during the winter of 2010 - umented attack on a human by an peacefully basked fpr years on Wildlife American crocodile in the State of See GATORS, page 2 JEFF LYSIAK Celebrity Bagging Day organizers Lisa Newmeyer-Cochrane, left, and Sarah Reynolds hold a jar filled with some of last Friday's donations gathered at Bailey's General Store. Six boaters rescued in early Islanders offer donations for morning sinking off Captiva By SHANNEN HAYES the Lee County Sheriff's Department. 2011 Celebrity Bagging Day [email protected] Falde and Bart Laily, an EMT with the Captiva Fire District, was already By JEFF LYSIAK that people like to see people they know During the early morning hours of taking part in something like this." April 17 off the coast of Captiva, six on the water that morning searching for jlysiak@breezenewspapers. com boaters found their vessel was taking in a reported sinking vessel, when they For the sixth consecutive year, During the event, held last Friday water and quickly took action. heard the call of a second boat in dis- Bailey's General Store came alive with from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., local "celebri- bells, whistles and bullhorns, part of the ties" — including business owners, Two of the stranded victims — who tress in the Boca Grande Pass/ annual Celebrity Bagging fundraiser — restaurateurs, politicians, firemen and were not identified by rescue officials Charlotte Harbor area. dubbed ''Bagging For Life" - staged entertainers — take a turn at bagging — were found standing on top of the When the pair arrived, they found for the American Cancer Society's grocery items for Bailey's customers. upside down Grady with a light, while : the other four were floating 75 yards the 26-to 28-foot boat had already cap- Relay For Life. . Each customer is then invited to make a away, wearing lifejackets and using a See BOATERS, page 6A "You would be hard pressed to find donation on behalf of the American large cooler to help keep them afloat. anybody whose life hasn't been touched Cancer Society into the five-gallon "tip" by cancer in some way," said Sarah jars, located at the end of each checkout "It was fortunate, before they had Reynolds, co-chair of" this year's lane. issues, everyone put lifejackets on and fundraiser, who thanks each celebrity This year's celebrity lineup included used the big cooler to make it easier for them to spotted in the water," noted one bagger for their participation. "I think iQ 9££ See BAGGING DAY, page 6A of the rescuers, Cpl. Alan Falde, with JtlQMKVBHMMS
Editorial 4 Letters to the Editor 5 Business News 9 INSIDETODAY Word on the Island 4 Obituaries .7 Preserving Paradise .... .13 on bike use and crafts part off refuge's Earth Day SubmitteCk^luJLd by, P™ .JBB*«V. K^... >:7"^BIH frofrnm TarpoTnrnnn RnBayv F.xnlnrpvsExplorers' sitesite, (returns • 1:31:^(01 tno 2 p.mn.m. -— The WondeWonderfur l CHELUE KOSTER WALTON by 6 p.m.) World of Pollinators (Education Center a, Trash-talking, plain and Bagzilla? Just • 10 a.m. - The first 200 visitors to Auditorium) a few highlights of the adult and kid activ- the Refuge will receive a free reusable • 2:30 to 3 p.m. - Make Your Own ities available at J.N. "Ding" Darling shopping bag. Plain. Plastic bag overload? Learn how to 03 National Wildlife Refuge on Earth Day • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Ongoing Earth make "plain" (plastic-bag yarn) and this Friday, April 22. Crafts in the Education Center Education weave reusable shopping bags that are 10 3 The refuge will celebrate the 41st Lab times stronger than other plastic bags. H anniversary of Earth Day in partnership - Make your own "Mother Earth" (Education Center Auditorium) with Ding" Darling Wildlife Society- ornament For more information on Earth Day at Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) and - Create a pop-bottle butterfly or the refuge, call 472-1100. Tarpon Bay Explorers (TBE). flower As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, "This year's activities are geared for all - Learn from a pollinator and mind DDWS works to support J.N. "Ding" I ages," said Ranger Becky Wolff, refuge your own beeswax (candle, that is) Darling National Wildlife Refuge's mis- education specialist. "We'll introduce our - Meet our newest refuge educator: sion of conservation, wildlife and habitat disposable bag-costumed Bagzilla, and Bagzilla protection, research, and public education teach people how to make yarn out of CONTRIBUTED • 10 to 11 a.m. - Guided Native through charitable donations and Refuge plastic bags to weave into their own stur- This Earth Day, meet Bagzilla, Plant walk along Indigo Trail Nature Shop proceeds. dy, reusable shopping bags." whose costume of 500 plastic bags • 11:30 a.m. to noon - "Let's Talk To join DDWS and support the refuge Below is the schedule for earth-friend- represents what a typical shopper Trash" Marine Timeline Competition for with a tax-deductible gift, visit ly and free fun: uses In one year. kids. How long does it take that trash to www.dingdarlingsociety.org or contact • 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. - The refuge's biodegrade in a marine environment? Birgie Vertesch at 239-292-0566 or Wildlife Drive is open free to bikers and on Fridays). (Education Center Auditorium) director@dingdarlingsociety .org. hikers only (no vehicular traffic is allowed • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Free bike rentals • Lunch on your own F.I.S.H. shares another story of helping islanders in need
Submitted by CHRISTINE SWIERSZ rent, food, daycare for her work in a medical office setting her child. She also knows that she can Licensed Clinical Social Worker at F.I.S.H. daughter during her working as a member of the clerical apply for the F.I.S.H. Summer F.I.S.H. (Friends En Service Here) of hours, utilities and insurances. staff. The program is free and Scholarship program for her child so she Sanibel has been running a "Helping Her daughter's father and provides placement in a job can continue to attend daycare while Hands" program for many years. I would Rebecca divorced two years ago after course completion. Rebecca continues to work. like to share a recent client case study and she receives $350 monthly Rebecca recently applied for Rebecca has shared she "has a greater with you to show how F.I.S.H. is making in child support from him. this program and was delighted peace of mind" knowing that help for her a difference in the lives of many of our Other than this, she is complete- to have been accepted and will family is available if needed. Sanibel and Captiva neighbors. ly financially responsible for now begin her training in May. F.I.S.H of Sanibel, Inc. is a non-profit, Rebecca is a 25-year-old single moth- her family. Christine With assistance, she has also staffed by a volunteer organization, assist- er of a three year old child. She is F.I.S.H. staff met with Swiersz secured an additional part time ing Sanibel and Captiva islanders and vis- t employed Ml-time in the service industry Rebecca to assess her needs and job. She will be able to keep itors with a wide range of services. ( on Sanibel and resides in an apartment on to discuss her concerns. She expressed an this position through the summer months. F.I.S.H. accepts unopened, unexpired island. Rebecca is currently working 40 interest in seeking employment in a new Rebecca is much more positive about food items which are delivered directly to PC hours a week but has been told that her field that would provide more steady her ability to pay her bills in the future and island families in need. The Walk-in- X hours will be reduced in May, due to a income for her family. F.I.S.H. assisted is looking forward to returning to school Center is located at 1630 Periwinkle a decrease in customers at her place of Rebecca with information regarding a to be trained for a job that will provide a Way, Unit B on Sanibel and is open employment during the summer months. specialized training program provided stable income for her family. Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 Rebecca was encouraged by a neighbor through Lee County Human Services. If Rebecca requires additional assis- p.m. For more information, F.I.S.H. may to come to F.I.S.H. to discuss her con- The program is offered two nights tance during the summer months, she be contacted at 472 4775 or by visiting cerns regarding her ability to pay her bills weekly and provides daycare while moms knows that F.I.S.H. will help her with www.fishofsanibel.com. this summer. Her expenses include her are attending class to become certified to food from the food pantry for herself and
Seaside Dining Taste of the Islands "People's Choice Award" Winner Seven Continuous Years Lunch & Dinner 472-8138 SANIBEL MAIITNA ,\NIH/.y 239.472.2328 •'• www.saiiibelthriller.. 634 N Yachtsman Drive Reservations arc required • Also Available fofPrivute Charters Departing from Sauibe! Marina www.satmibeimarinaxom 634 N. Yachtsman Dr. • Sanibel Island Anonymous $1 million pledge bririgs SCCF catnpaigtf to $5 million mark; $300,000 remaining to reach goal Submitted by KAREN NELSON An anonymous donor has pledged $l million to n SCCF's $5.3 million campaign to acquire and restore the 28.3-acre Bailey Family Homestead on Periwinkle Way. 2, News of the gift was shared with SCCF's trustees, H campaign committee members, and staff on April 8 at the cr same site as the Oct. 28, 2010 campaign kick-off. "I can't think of a more hopeful and exciting reason to return to this clearing," said SCCF Executive Director Erick Lindblad. "This unbelievably generous donor fam- ily was unknown to the Conservation Foundation until they came to us in early February. After getting to know each other over several visits, these wonderful people decided to support our conservation of this important wildlife habitat." The donor has structured their pledge as a challenge. When SCCF can demonstrate that it has raised $4.3 mil- lion in gifts and pledges, the donor's $1 million pledge will be honored. The pledge was announced just as the campaign had reached the $4 million mark. "If we can raise the last $300,000 we need from our island neighbors, we will receive this new $1 million gift to end this campaign," said SCCF President Paul Roth. SCCF "We are so grateful to the more than 900 families whose Members of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation celebrate reaching a major milestone in gifts and pledges have helped us reach today's milestone. its $5.3 million campaign, which began late last year. We are profoundly appreciative of this anonymous pledge of $1 million. It allows us to see the finish line. is dedicated to the conservation of coastal habitats and and wildlife habitat management. 1 We're almost there, and are making one last request for aquatic resources on Sanibel and Captiva and in the sur- Tax-deductible contributions to the campaign can be support to help us acquire and restore the historic Bailey rounding watershed through environmental education, made online at www.sccf.org or by calling Erick -s Homestead." land acquisition, landscaping for wildlife, marine Lindblad at 427-2329 or Cheryl Giattini at 395-2768. CD SCCF (the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) research, natural resource policy, sea turtle conservation 3 Islanders add $257K to United Way coffers
STAFF REPORTS Captiva residents attended the Hogof Lee, Hendry and Glades. "With the community and promotes partnerships [email protected] Roast at the 'Tween Waters Inn, which very difficult economy, more children, and collaborations among agencies, On Tuesday, the 2010-11 United honored the Alexis de Tocqueville and families than ever before are in focusing on issues and solutions that Way Campaign of Lee, Hendry and Society and Keel Club Members. need of agency services. Thousands of continue to improve lives. Glades announced that residents con- "Sanibel & Captiva residents have our friends and neighbors will be The United Way of Lee, Hendry and tributing to the Sanibel-Captiva volun- shown how much they care about our helped because of your gifts. A heart- Glades has been "the way the commu- teer campaign committee contributed neighbors who are in need. The United felt 'thank you' to all of the contribu- nity cares" since it was established in s $257,228, a 10 percent increase over Way and its 72 partner agencies will tors and volunteers who helped with 1957. For more information, call the amount raised last year. help thousands of people because of the the campaign and who support the United Way of Lee, Hendry and GJades Campaign committee members generosity of our islands;" said Lapi. United Way." at 239-433-2000 or visit www.unitetl- included co-chairs Tony Lapi and Bob "The successful campaign directly ben- The United Way raises funds for waylee.org. i Wigley and committee members Dick efits our islands through the services human service organizations in our and Debbie Riley, Tom and Linda provided by Sanibel F.I.S.H. and the Uhler, and Judy Zimomra, who organ- many United Way agencies located in ized the volunteer effort. the Sanibel United Way House." The Sanibel-Captiva campaign The combined total of the money included 1 1 Alexis de Tocqueville raised in Lee, Hendry and Glades Warnky Members, who give $10,000 or more Counties was $8,024,525. annually, as well as 50 Keel Club "We are very proud to be part of a Heating & Cooling Members, who give $1,000 to $9,999 caring and generous community," said A Division of RICHARD WARNKY LLC each year. More than 50 Sanibel and Cliff Smith, President of United Way ) SALES • 24 HOUR SERVICE * INSTALLATION • MAINTENANCE
Don't Sacrifice The Quality of A Full Service Company To Save A Buck, We Wiii Meet Any Competitors Written Estimate Celebrate Earth Day at City Hall For Like Services And Equipment! The City of Sanibel Vegetation Committee is offering an Earth Day Guided Native 13 SEER CompSete Systems from $1 ,850" Plant Tour of City Hall grounds. The City Hall grounds are planted solely with native Mobile Home Systems from *2,095* plants. The tour will begin at 10 a.m. this Saturday, April 23. $ 16 SEER Complete Systems from 2,083*1 The City Hall wildflowers are showing their colors and are in full bloom. Tour the ' AH systems are R-410Aand includa 10 year a!E parts warranty, 2 year labor warranty and local permit, grounds for ideas on planting native vegetation for your property that requires no fertiliz- t After $300 Fedrai Tax Credit; on primary residence to be fitnd with. 2011 laxss. er. Leam how to plant a garden that reseeds itself with very little maintenance, benefit the MANUFACTURERS REBATES BEGIN APRIL 15TH environment and attract birds and butterflies. Vegetation Committee members will provide information on proper planting mid care of native vegetation. The City of Sanibel encourages planting of vegetation that is indige- nous to the area as it requires veiy little maintenance, no fertilizer and no supplemental irri- ON A NEW, HIGH EFFICIENCY A/C SYSTEM! •• gation. *See dealer for details. The guided tour begins promptly at 10 a.m. Registration, is not required. Attendees' shouldtneet at the main entrance to City Hall, located at 800 Dunlop Road, in front of the main staircase. | $5Q ; FREE ESTIMATES! For additional information regarding the guided native vegetation tour, contact the Installed! city's Natural Resources Department at 472-3700. WAMffltHff BUCKS ti 2 3 9 - 9 4 0 * 15 00 ,:275 Source: City of Sanibel Regularly $350 X With coupon. Nol available with other offers. 0)
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Mimi Gill Ken Burgener Dan Blakeley Eileen Kjonaas Chris Wood Cape Coral Sanibel Stroh, Ind. Sanibel Arlington, Ma. "Jelly beans are my favorite. I 'Reece's Peanut Butter Eggs. "My three favorite flavors of "My favorite are Fannie Mae's "I like jelly beans... a good mix o love all the flavors." jelly beans are orange, lime and chocolate eggs." of flavors." "3 buttered popcorn." "a R « ft. island REPORTER Editorial (USPS 813580 2340 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957" Preserve Conservation 20/20 Phone: (239) 472-1587 The Lee County Board of cent of Lee County's lands had land purchases from willing sell- (706 acres) on Fort Myers Beach Fax: (239) 472-8398 Weh: captivasanibel.com County Commissioners this been designated for preservation, ers only; no costly "takings" and Matanzas Pass Preserve (59 week said no to a proposal to tap a group of residents proposed in through eminent domain. Ten acres) on Estero Island off Fort Publisher tax dollars intended for the pur- 1994 that the county buy target percent is set aside for ongoing Myers Beach. © Jack Glarrow • chase of environmentally sensi- properties and set them aside for maintenance and necessary It's a tax initiative that has [email protected] tive lands. future generations. restoration. produced very tangible results 4 Advertising Sales Leaders Despite the continuing chal- The group formalized under To date, 107 properties - for those who fund the program Victor Brusl lenge related to revenues, the the Conservation 20/20 name including the 5,620-acre Bob with the vast majority of the. c [email protected] rejection of any bid to reallocate the next year and, in 1996, prof- Janes Preserve in Alva —. have properties purchased available "33 Executive Editor Conservation 20/20 funds was fered a proposal to the voters of been acquired. They total some for passive public use, such as Jeff Lysiak sound- the citizen-initiated pro- Lee County — that they agree to 24,040 acres among 42 pre- [email protected] hiking and bird watching. gram is one of Lee County's tax themselves for the purchase serves throughout the county, Like many government pro- Advertising Saks most enduring success stories. of lands deemed environmental- including multiple preserve areas grams, Conservation '20/20 has Debi Robison ly sensitive. [email protected] The covmty's svebsite - in Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, received its share of criticism - Victor Bmst www.conservation2020.org - Voters agreed and a .5 mill Pine Island, Sanibel and Captiva that the county has overpaid for [email protected] provides both a history and tax - 50 cents for every $1,000 as well as preserves on Fort some sites, that not all are exact- Classifieds and Subscriptions updated information on the pro- of taxable value - was imple- Myers Beach, Boca Grande and ly "pristine" wild lands, that the Sliirlene Grasgreen gram: mented. Ninety percent of the outside Lehigh Acres. program has been carried beyond sgrasgreen @ breezsnewspapers.com Concerned that only 10 per- money raised is allocated for The four closest preserve the voter-OK'd seven-year Design & Layout areas to the islands are the Pine benchmark without another bal- Susan Wilhelm Islands Flatwoods Preserve (729 lot box initiative. [email protected] acres), Gait Preserve (264 acres) Any bid to somehow "opt Subscriptions Web Poll Results in St. James City, San Carlos out" should be nixed as should 1 year, $40 (Continental USA) What is your favorite beach activity? Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve 1 year, $95 (Canada) See EDITORIAL, page 5A Circulation • Sunbathing, 20% (239)472-1587 • Swimming, 3% Classified Advertising • Having a picnic, 0% (239)472-1587 • Walking or running, 34% We want your opinion Display Advertising • Volleyball or another sport, 0% (239)472-1587 • People watching, 29% • I do not go to the beach, The views expressed on the Opinions Pages are just The island Reporter!s published every Thursday that — opinions. 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Extreme funding cuts to environmental ing local construction jobs that put Florida state law requires all cyclists to initiatives will devastate more than just Floridians back to work. Cara Capp use headlights and taillights between sun- I our state's native wildlife - Florida's res- We can - and should — put Community Organizer, set and sunrise. With cars turning into Iff idents, water supply and tourism-based Floridians back to work restoring Clean Water Action restaurant driveways, an unexpected 8, economy will all suffer if our legislators America's Everglades. cyclist is a deadly target for a surprised H do not preserve funding for Everglades Restoring this unique ecosystem is a Make our path system safer motorist. restoration. "win-win-win" situation. Good for our To the editor, The Sanibel Bicycle Club welcomes One third of Florida's 18 million resi- residents, good for our economy, and Kudos from the Sanibel. Bicycle Club any action that will make our path system dents get their daily water supply from the good for our environment. We are encour- to the Sanibel Police Department for tick- safer for all users. Everglades. Continued funding of aging everyone to write their state and eting two bicyclists who, according to last Everglades restoration will allow the state federal elected officials and tell them that week's Police Beat (Island Reporter, Mary Miller to move forward with water quality funding Everglades restoration helps fund President, Sanibel Bicycle Club Sheriff Scott to speak at Slurping, cheering and creativity San-Cap Republican meeting define second Edible Mollusk Special to the REPORTER highest honor given to any chief or sheriff in Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott is sched- Florida for progressive action in the area of Festival, Oyster Eating Contest uled to speak at the next Sanibel-Captiva crime prevention. The Florida Department of Republican Caucus meeting this Saturday, Law Enforcement appointed Sheriff Scott to Submitted by KATHLEEN HOOVER the pearl. That image didn't quite compare April 23 beginning at 10 a.m. The meeting co-chair the nine-county Southwest Regional If you heard loud slurping sounds last with the spectacle Monday morning when will be held in Room #4 of the Sanibel Public Domestic Security Task Force in 2006. Saturday there is no doubt that they emanat- NBC-2 early morning news anchor and n Library, located at 770 Dunlop Road, and is Sheriff Scott was re-elected in November ft ed from The Timbers Restaurant and Fish event emcee, Clay Miller, posed as the open to the public. 2008, and recently his numerous achieve- pearl, wearing Cassandra's toilet seat cos- Market's parking lot. Sheriff Scott is a third generation Lee ments in law enforcement were acknowl- Matt Asen, Mark Blust and their team tume on the air... and it wasn't even sweeps edged federally with an invitation to attend week! County resident and attended North Fort did it all; from shucking about 1,000 oys- Myers High School. He received a Bachelors the prestigious FBI National Academy, f ters, preparing gourmet delights such as cut- A variety of hats dotted the crowd. Dr. degree in Political Science from the where he was chosen to be the Graduation tlefish, octopus, oysters and fried shrimp, to Jose Leal, director/curator of The Bailey- University of South Florida and a Master Speaker for his class. P putting up tents. Matthews Shell Museum, had a fishingtyp e Degree in Business Administration from Mike Scott and his wife, Krista, reside in Timbers partnered with The Bailey- hat complete with oyster shells. IMP AC University. Lee County and have two daughters, Lindsay h Restaurateur Matt Asen slurped with an Ivtatthews Shell Museum to sponsor The Sheriff Scott started his law enforcement and Mackenzie. Second Annual Edible Mollusk Festival oyster top hat perched on his head and the I Shell Museum's eater, employee Cheryl career as a Probation Officer and joined the Please call Robb Moran at 472-9035 if and Oyster Eating Contest. Lee County Sheriffs Department in 1988. you have any questions or would like more In medieval time,s the queen often was Duffy, constructed a hat with colorful mol- lusks of all kinds. He was elected Sheriff in 2004. In 2005 he information regarding the Sanibel-Captiva carried through the crowd perched on a was honored by the Florida Crime Prevention Republican Caucus. throne supported by four muscle bound Al Marti, 2010's defending champion, Association with their President's Award, the members of the court. The crowd at the fes- didn't leave with the 2011 crown. That tival was transported back in time as Cindy honor went to Lamar Williams, represent- Porter, the oyster queen, made a grand ing Stillwell Enterprises. He managed to entrance escorted by fellow Doc Ford's slurp an amazing 42 oysters in only 60 sec- employees hoisting the throne and .the onds. Jeff Archambault, representing Adults $49 • Children up to 10 yrs $19 queen high above the crowd. Porter certain- Trader's Cafe and Store, took home a first Under 3 yrs No Charge ly looked the part right down to the gold runner-up ribbon and second runner-up glitter covering her body. She wasn't the went to The Bait Box's Wayne Woodring, A La Carte Menu includes only person looking down on the crowd. A who arrived on the scene in his fairy wings talented stilt walker strolled alongside the get-up. Ren Nixon received the support of Appetizers royalty. the over-60 crowd as he was awarded the Best Senior Slurper trophy. Selection includes Baked Oysters, Traditions Brunch Berry Parfait, Eggs Benedict The cheers from the crowd were deafen- Entrees ing. Support continued as Porter walked Just 24 hours after the conclusion of the festival and already there are reports of cos- Selection includes Leg of Lamb, Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Tangerine Glazed away, with the trophy for Most Clams, rais- Smoked Ham, Grilled Scottish Salmon ing over $2,000 in pledges. Doc Ford's was tume brainstorming and practicing new awarded the trophy for Best Team Spirit techniques to position someone to walk Sweets and Cindy captured the trophy for Best away as the 2012 Grand Champion. Selection includes Bananas Foster, Tiramisu, Apple Tart Female Oyster Eater. Ric Base, Anne Joffe, Kevin Ruane, Choice of Beverage Doc Ford's wasn't alone in the display Judy Zimomra and Dan Schuyler served as Bloody Mary, Champagne Mimosa, Peach Bellini and other Fruit Juice choices of team spirit. The Sanibel Captiva celebrity judges, determining the slurping Community Bank representatives donned honors. All proceeds will benefit The Make Your Reservations for Easter Sunday from 11:30 - 5 pm. matching t-shirts and Cassandra Smith of Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum's educa- Sanibel Captiva Community Bank left tional programs and exhibits. Open for Breakfast Mon-Sat 8-10am • Sun 7:30-9:30am holding the Best Dressed Oyster Eater Sun. Jazz Brunch 1 lam-2:30pm • Open Mon - Sat for Dinner at 5pm Plan your special events with us; from Wedding Receptions to Trophy. Toilet seats will never look the For images from this year's same. The classic icon of the rounded seat Edible Mollusk Festival, please Corporate Parties. Enjoy our Mediterranean menu and served as the lower valve of the clam, the lid read pages 2B and 3B of Spectacular Sunset views of the Guif of Mexico. of course was the upper portion of the today's Island Reporter. bivalve, and you guessed it - her head was
Editorial From page 4A any attempt to back-door the program's 1995 and 1996. demise by "bringing it back to the voters" That's petition the commission and ask in hope the program will go away and the that the program be put on the ballot so county can then raise property taxes by the they can vote their mind. Until then, leave the Conservation half mill without, to use politic-speak, Casual Fine Dining and Live Music "raising taxes." 20/20 program alone, it's not a potential GIFT If voters see no benefit from the pro- cash cow but a program our children — 239.472.4559 gram, if they no longer see value in paying and their children — will benefit from far the levy, we assure our concerned officials into the future. TraditionsGnTheBeach.com at both the county and city level that they will do as taxpayers are wont to do, that — Reporter editorial Located inside the Historic Island Inn they will do, in fact, what they did back in 3111 W. Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 Circulator From page 1A tions also include trail surface enhancements, er Disneyland." along Sanibel-Captiva Road as well as a a new shared-use trail, launch improvements Paul Tritaik, refuge manager, explained, number of island resorts - were shouted to the Commodore Creek Canoe Trail, "We are not interested in bringing more down. expanded Refuge parking, additional wildlife vehicles to the refuge. What we are interest- "If you really want to protect wildlife, crossings and pedestrian crossing safety ed in is keeping more vehicles off the refuge then you should stop allowing cars to go improvements." and Wildlife Drive." through Wildlife Drive," offered resident Jim Tritaik asked for a show of hands in favor Beacham. 53 During Wednesday's meeting, project manager David Baxter told the gathered of continuing the presentation, and after a "Sanibel has had 'alternative transporta- u crowd that although some of the maps nearly 50-50 split gave Pringle the go-ahead tion' for many years," another person stated. depicting circulator routes specified pro- to continue his PowerPoint agenda. "We have 24 miles of beautiful bicycle paths posed stops at several locations across The latest refinements to the ATPPL proj- all over the island." I Sanibel outside of the refuge, the program ect includes eliminating any diesel-fueled Several members of the crowd shared remains in the preliminary stage. JEFF LYSIAK circulator propulsion type as an option as their vision for improving the refuge. Karen u 'These will be tweaked as we move along More than 150 people attended last well as eliminating circulator extensions to Storjohann suggested issuing time tickets in the process," said Baxter. "The decisions Wednesday's Alternative the mainland, Captiva or businesses along and restricting the number of vehicles H that will be made will not be done in isolation Transportation in Parks and Public Periwinkle Way. However, the program allowed to enter Wildlife Drive each day. ... Input that we receive from the public is Lands (ATPPL) workshop, which came to another halt at the suggestion of any "My vision for Sanibel is to leave it invaluable." lasted two and a half hours. circulator being proposed off refuge proper- alone," added Lynn Campion, who noted I Proiect spokesman Scott Pringle began ty. that pedestrians and bicyclists using Wildlife his presentation, suggesting that the ATPPL als to bring visitors from off-island locations "You're insulting us — we can read!" Drive should be allowed to use the road in study is approximately 25 percent "through onto Sanibel. said another member of the.crowd, holding both directions. the process," adding that the next steps will The ATPPL presentation was interrupted up her copy of the presentation. "We know "If (the ATPPL study) doesn't receive the include narrowing the list of transportation several times by audience members, who what a hybrid vehicle is. What are you trying support of this community, then there's no options and building a consensus of the pre- questioned how the initial program question- to do... wear us down?" reason to move forward with it," Tritaik ferred alternative. naire had been conducted and how members Among the 16 recommended Refuge- responded to another question. "This process has been driven through of the program's steering committee had Focused Alternative Elements were resurfac- While there was no mention of a con- public input," said Pringle. "Up until now, been selected. ing and restriping Wildlife Drive, surface firmed date, for another public workshop. we have had a lot of different visions for this "People do noUwant to see a circulator treatment to Indigo Trail, Shell Mound Trail, City Manager Judie Zimomra assured the project, so what we're looking to do now is going to the resorts," said former mayor Wulfert Keys Trail and Bailey Tract Trail, audience that any plan would have to be come up with a consensus plan in order to Louise Johnson. establishing a new nail between Tarpon Bay approved by the City Council prior to being move forward in a direction that is right for •> "If you really are serious about bringing Explorers and Sanibel's shared use path, sev- implemented. Sanibel and the refuge." traffic down on the refuge, then you should eral wayfinding improvements and pedestri- "Do you have a flavor of how we feel Pringle assured the crowd, who began stop allowing cars coming into the refuge an crossing safety enhancements. now?" asked 15-year resident Joe Lombard! grumbling at the mere mention of circulators another day of the week," another member of However, all of the circulator routes pro- Additional information on the ATPPL if ("buses") being included on any route out- the crowd stated. "Sanibel should be kept posed outside of the refuge - which includ- study can be found online at www.dingdar- § side of the refuge, that there were no propos- Sanibel... you shouldn't try to make it anoth- ed stops at four environmental institutions lingtransportation.com. Bagging Day From page 1A Sanibel Vice Mayor Mick Denham, City Manager Judie ple coming out just for this cause," she said. "This is a Zimomra, Chamber of Commerce President Ric Base happy occasion, not a sad occasion... we're all celebrat- and past chairman Allen Myers, Karen Bell and Dan ing life." Schuyler from Lily & Co., Judy Michie from Cottages To Another island resident, Paul Roth, whose groceries Castles, SCCF Executive Director Erick Lindblad along were being bagged by SFRD Fire Commissioner Bruce with several members of the Sanibel Fire & Rescue Cochrane, added his donation to the "tip" jar because, £ District. "This is a good cause. I'm happy to do it." "I think this is a great idea and it locks like every- Last Friday's event raised more than $ 1,700 for the body's having a lot of fun doing it," said Gail ACS Relay For Life, which was held that evening at the Garlinghouse, a seasonal resident for more than 20 years Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers. To date, the who made a donation while Zimomra packed up her gro- Sanibel-Captiva Fighting Conch relay team raised ceries. "It's wonderful to see so many people supporting $10,315 in pledges, third most among participating a great cause." teams. According to store supervisor Kathy Laura, not only is "Bailey's (General Store) has been so kind enough to JF.FF LYSIAK the event an opportunity to raise funds and awareness host this event," added co-chair Lisa Newmeyer- The area around the registers at Bailey's General about the American Cancer Society, but it's also a fun Cochrane. "The American Cancer Society is a cause so Store were filled with balloons, "tip" jars, volun- . gathering for the store's workers and guest baggers. near and dear to everyone's heart. We're so glad to see teer baggers and customers eager to make "1 love it. It gives you such a great feeling to see peo- that the community always gives everything it can." donations.
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Mon-Fri 9:00-6:00 • Sat 9:00-5:00 • Sun 12:00-5:00 vlii NOBILITY HOMES NOBILITY HOMES T3 Obituaries f Murray Kupsaw vacation. He returned to the U.S. when the enjoy boating and the classes and discussion practice in Bethlehem, Pa. where she was Murray Kupsaw, formerly of Sanibel, war ended, finished a BA at NYU on the groups. known as Dr. Casselberry. She and her hus- died peacefully on March 30, 2011 at the G.I. Bill and started a family. Murray is survived by his wife of 67 band were both on the staff at St. Luke's Shell Point Pavilion after a long illness. Near In 1956, Murray and Bemice moved to years Bemice. He is also survived by his Hospital. She was a graduate of Penn State the end, he was surrounded by his entire Newington, Ct. where they raised their three three children and eight grandchildren: University, the Medical School at IT family. children. Murray rose to Personnel Director Sanibel — son Rusty Kupsaw, wife Lena, Hahnemann University, and completed her O Murray was born on Flag Day June 14, at G. Fox and Co. in Hartford and in 1969 children Griffin, Graham, Kate, Claire and residency in pediatrics at the University of H 1923 in Paterson, N.J. to Russian-Jewish became Coiporate Manager for Sam; Rochester, N.Y. — daughter Edith Pennsylvania. e emigre parents Louis Kupsaw and Sarah Organizational Development at The Rogers Kupsaw Lawrence, husband Tim, and sons Jo was a member of the Northampton (Amel) Kupsaw. Corporation. After retirement he continued Nate and Eli; Oakland, Ca. — daughter County Medical Society, Northeast The original Russian to consult for the Rogers Corporation well Wendy Kupsaw Rothenberg, husband Pennsylvania Pediatric Association and a name Kupstov was into his seventies. Shelley, and daughter Sarah. Diplomat of the American Board of converted by Ellis He served for many years on the Board In lieu of flowers, donations to Hope Pediatrics. She was a former member of Island to the present of Directors of Newington's Lucy Robbins Hospiceare appreciated. A remembrance Grace UCC in Mt. Carmel, Pa. and of form. Murray gradu- Welles Public Library. He also served as will be held at a future date. Bethany UCC in Bethlehem, PA. Jo also ated from Eastside director of the Hartford Heart Fund's annual was a member of the Bethlehem Garden High School in fundraising campaigns. Murray taught Josephine Casselberry Munson Club and the Ikebana Society. Paterson at the end evening psychology, business and retailing E. Josephine Casselberry Munson, M.D., Survivors include her husband, Dr. Murray of the Depression courses at Central Connecticut State 83, of Bethlehem, Pa. passed away Monday, Frederick J. Munson of Bethlehem, Pa.; Kupsaw and the beginning of College. April 18, 2011 in VNA Hospice House. daughters Mimi Munson Kolb and husband, World War 11. Murray and Bemice moved to Sanibel in She was a Bethlehem pediatrician and the Mark W. Kolb, of Reading, Pa. and Marty . He served in the Army as a staff sergeant 1988. Murray was very active in BIG Aits, wife of Dr. Frederick J. Munson. They cele- Munson of New York City. in the China-Burma Theater. Before ship- both volunteering and participating in the brated their 57Si wedding anniversary on Services took place in Bethlehem, Pa. In ping out at age 20, Murray and his high many activities. Sanibel also enabled him to January 1, 2011. Jo was bom in Curtin, Pa. lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to school girlfriend, Bemice Rabinowitz, were indulge his lifelong passions for sailing and on May 27, 1927 to the late Charles "Pete" VNA Hospice of St. Luke's, 1510 Valley married" in Mucomb, 111. They had met at a kayaking. In 2003, Murray and Bemice and Lola (Rockey) Casselberry. Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA f community pool during junior year summer moved to Shell Point, where he continued to In 1961, she established her pediatrics 18017. I i Gators From page 1A so •g Drive while hundreds of people took her picture and were amazed at all 11 feel, This mature female crocodile, eight inches of her. measuring more than eight feet and 3 "No one went-looking for another croc- weighing approximately 150 odile to replace the one that died, but the pounds, was released into the J.N. State of Florida had an eight-and-a-half "Ding" Darling National Wildlife foot female that needed to be relocated Refuge last summer. Since then, last summer," said Dee Serage-Century, she has 'moved to The Dunes, Living With Wildlife Educator for the where residents have nicknamed Sanibel-Captiva Conservation her "Judy." Foundation. "The reason for relocation was surprising... she was eating small SCCF alligators in a man-made lake behind three homes. Evidently, the residents were very FWC had been looking for an area where attached to their alligators." NBW PATIENT a Last May, the FWC contacted Paul crocodiles had recently inhabited. Tritaik, manager of the J.N. "Ding" In the past, crocodiles within the local n Darling National Wildlife Refuge, asking region had been transported to an released Senior Specials if they could relocate the mature crocodile within the Collier County State Park, but the FWC had requested an area not too after a state trapper captured the reptile in -I distant from Grove City, located in Grove City, Fla. EYE Charlotte County. "It had been found on private proper- ty," said Tritaik, who explained that the FREE EXAM See GATORS, page 8A COMPLETE MEDICAL EYE EXAM on any complete pair of Includes prescription for eye glasses (frame and lenses)! 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"They were hoping it could be released added. dile, the FWC had placed magnets near islanders live peacefully along with our closer to its native territory," Tritaik During the transportation of the croco- her head, hopeful that this would disrupt reptilian neighbors: her orientation from where she had been • Alligators and crocodiles do not captured. This process does not harm the chase their prey down on land. They can animal in/any way, Tritaik noted. run, but it is usually to get from one body Plumbing Helpful Hints! "Wilma," the name some islanders of water to the next. bestowed upon the prior crocodile, once • These critters capture their prey Before You Leave For The Summer! was relocated to Collier Seminole State while in the water or at water edges. For many of you, the time is fast approaching where you'll be closing up Park but found her way back to Sanibel. Children and pets should never play next y°ur ptace here, and traveling to other places to enjoy more "comfortable" But some folks may wonder if the relo- to fresh water edges. summer temperatures! cated crocodile — recently nicknamed • Never get closer than 20-25 feet Lucky you! Before you take flight and say adios, there a few things you can "Judy" — will find a mate and/or nest this from a basking gator. They may look like do in your home to see that your plumbing fares well while you are gone. summer? Wilma nested yearly around they are asleep, but they are not! May 1, but the eggs never hatched. • On land, cold-blooded crocodilians Probably the most important thing you can do is to shut off the water to "Crocodiles can lay eggs even if they are thermo-regulating, moving into the your home at the main junction where it enters your home. This may seem self are not fertilized," explained Serage- shade or the water when too hot and sun evident, but many a flood would be averted if people just took this simple step. Century. "But it is possible she could find basking when too cool. Another simple procedure you can do would be to flush out your water heater. This is easily a mate because the Florida crocodile pop-, • Stop anyone you see feeding a croc- done by attaching a garden hose to the bottom valve and running water into the heater and ulation is growing.!' odile or alligator and report any incidents then letting it drain out. You want to make sure the hose will drain out to your street as to not For many years, the community of to the Sanibel Police Department at 472- let the "dirty" water stain your driveway etc. This prolongs the life of your wtiter heater as the Gulf Shores lived with a crocodile that 3111. heating elements tend to be in the bottom of most units and this procedure flushes out the nested in their neighborhood until her If you have any questions about croco- "crud" that gums them up. death. Now, a new community — The dilians, please contact Dee Serager If you have someone watch your property you will want to have them flush your toilets Dunes — is adjusting to living with a Century at SCCF by calling 472-2329 or weekly if possible. This keeps the seals from drying out and prolongs their life as well! crocodile as well as alligators. sending an e-mail to [email protected]. These few steps will help preserve your "winter" oasis while you're away Here are some facts • that may help enjoying your summer!_ : For more detailed information follow us on: www.aztecplumbing.net or visit our blog at www.aztecplumbingblog.com. We're also available at A7.TF.Cl Keep Sanibel beautiful...Please recycle! www.facebook.com/aztecplumbing, or twitter.com/aztecplumbing. S! TO island n REPORTER BUSINESS Report your news to CAPTIVASANfBEL.COM 7? O Island jeweler receives Top Dog honors H By JEFF LYSIAK their Top Dog had won. The pair, who [email protected] were invited to speak on an experts panel During this year's national SMART during the three-day exhibit, were on their •a Jewelry Show staged in Chicago, 111., the way to - Wrigley Field to celebrate rest of the country learned what most Schuyler's wife Sharon's birthday. islanders already know: Lily the "Somebody called the store here on Labradoodle is one very special clog. Sanibel looking for us," Dan added with a On April 4, Dan Schuyler and Karen laugh. "But we were in Chicago on our Bell, co-owners of the Saynibel-based Lily way to the Cubs game. They finally & Co. Jewelry Gallery, were quite sur- tracked us down, but we had to go back to prised when their company's "spokesdog" the hotel to get our show badges so we was selected as the winner of the Top Dog could get in!" award, a competition between the top The second place winner for Top Dog dogs in jewelry retail. More than 35 dogs was Hopper, a Pomeranian from Blocher entered the contest to become the leading Jewelers in Elwood City, Pa. The third canine in the industry. place award was given to LoLa from I "At one point. GE Money (sponsors of Closson's Jewelers in Ludington, Mich. "We are one of the few jewelry stores I the contest) let us know that we were in it the top 50 before we learned Lily had that use a dog in our marketing, but I think made the top 10," said Schuyler. "We not the only one that uses her in all of our only entered photos for the contest, but we advertising campaigns, not just one or two also submitted a short movie. Later on, we ads," Schuyler added. "Lily is tlie brand. learned that we were the only one who And not a day goes by that Karen isn't 1 submitted a movie." taking Lily for a walk and somebody will According to INSTORE magazine, stop her and ask, 'Is that the dog on all the promoters of the trade show, "Lily fulfills billboards?"" her responsibilities as Top Dog in the JEFF LYSIAK In addition to Schuyler and Bell's Top shop's everyday activities. She acts as a Lily & Co. Jewelry Gallery owners Karen Bell and Dan Schuyler display Dog trophies, Lily trotted home with a 'face of the brand,' modeling jewelry on their Top Dog trophies along with company "spokesdog" Lily as well as special "Top Dog" collar and a doggie gift the website and acting as the face of the canine pals Gracie and Angel. basket, not to mention barking (bragging) store's ad campaigns. Lily greets cus- 'tail wag' of approval when selecting However, show promoters had a diffi- rights that would make any dog howl. tomers and is always there to provide a pieces to showcase." cult time telling Schuyler and Bell that
K 0 R celebrates grand opening in style ST a Kathryn Craig and Roman Kropp, co-owners of K OR Island Provisions, cele- Pi brated the grand opening of their business, greeting fellow Sanibel residents, vis- n itors and business owners — including Francis Bailey — last Friday evening. 5 Kropp and Craig have many decades of global experience finding and designing S special pieceslaf furniture and accent pieces for high-end retail outlets being fit- ted out for major companies such as Ralph Lauren, Abercrombie and Fitch and J. Crew. K 0 R Island Provisions has a vast selection of top quality furniture pieces, rang- ing in sizes that can fill a corner or a very large dining room. Unusual ornaments, distinctive soft furnishings and remarkable accessories are all part of their engag- ing display. Visit K O R Isiand Provisions at the Bailey's Center, at 2467 Periwinkle Way. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. Call 770-7364 for more details.
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A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO DECLARE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO FINANCE A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AS AUTHORIZED BY THE HOME RULE PROVISION OF THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION, GENERAL LAW AND THE SANIBEL CHARTER; ESTABLISHING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SHELL HARBOR AND SANIBEL ESTATES ENTRANCE CANAL DREDGING AND RELATED FUTURE DREDGING EVALUATIONS WITHIN AN AREA TO BE REFERRED TO AS THE "SHELL HARBOR AND SANIBEL ESTATES CANAL AREA DREDGING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT"; ADOPTING THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 170, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE NATURE AND LOCATION OF THE 1 IMPROVEMENT, THE MANNER OF LEVYING AND COLLECTING ASSESSMENTS, SPECIFYING THE PORTION OF THE ASSESSMENT TO BE PAID BY THE CITY TO ACCOUNT FOR GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT ACCRUING FROM THE PROJECT, THE ESTIMATED COST 3 AND THE DESCRIPTION QF THE LANDS UPON WHICH THE ASSESSMENT SHALL BE LEVIED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sanibel wishes to establish an assessment district-for dredging of the entrance canal to the Shell Harbor-and Sanibel Estates Canal Area located within the City of Sanibe!, hereinafter referred to as the Shell Harbor and Sanibel Estates Canal Area Dredging Assessment District and shown on the map attached as Exhibit "A". To the extent that funds are available in excess of those required for the entrance canal dredging, a portion of such assessments will •a also fund any as-needed dredging analysis (anticipated to be in 2015) of the Shell Harbor and Sanibel Estates Area Canals to determine future dredging needs and requirements; and WHEREAS, such project is a public improvement and the City is establishing the assessment district pursuant to its Home Rule Power, general law, including without limitation Chapters 166, 170 and 180, Florida Statutes, and the Sanibel Charter, and through the procedures set forth in Chapter 170, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 170.03, Florida Statutes, provides that a municipality making public improvements when utilizing special assessments shall adopt a resolution stating the nature of the improvement, the location of the improvement, the part or portion of the expense to be paid by the special assessments, the manner in which said assessments shall be made, when said assessments are to be paid, what portion, if any, is to be paid from the general improvement fund of the municipality, a designation of the lands upon which the assessments shall be levied and the total estimated cost of the improvement;
I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sanibel, Florida: u Section 1. Determination of Need for Special Assessments; Description of the District. The City Council of the City of Sanibel hereby makes a finding of the need for the levy of special assessments for the public improvement project of canal dredging of the entrance canal to the Shell Harbor and Sanibel Estates "E Canal Area and for as-needed dredging evaluations within such canal area located within the City of Sanibel, Florida. Such special assessments shall be applicable within an area to be known as the Shell Harbor and Sanibel Estates Canal Area Dredging Assessment District, the lands within such Assessment District depicted on Exhibit "A" and generally described on Exhibit "B" (both exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein). The Shell Harbor and Sanibel Estates Canal Area Dredging Assessment District shall be a single special assessment district, but for purposes of record keeping and certain uses of funds shall be composed of the: s (a) West District (assessed lands depicted in yellow on attached Exhibit "A"); and (b) East District (assessed lands depicted in green on attached Exhibit "A"). Section 2. Description of the Project. A more specific description of the dredging improvement project for which the special assessments are being levied and collected (hereafter sometimes referred to as the "Project") is as follows: (a) To provide annually collected funds for the dredging of the entrance canal (depicted on Exhibit "A" and hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Entrance Canal") which provides access to all of the Shell Harbor and Sanibel Estates Area Canals. The dredging of the Entrance Canal will occur on an as-needed basis (currently anticipated to be every two years) in order to provide for navigability by owners, lessees and the general public through the Entrance Canal to the canals of both the West District and the East District, and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the adjacent ai owners and public in general; and (b) To provide annually collected funds for the future as-needed evaluation of the canals within the Shell Harbor and Sanibel Estates Canal Area (estimated to first occur in 2015) in order to determine the need, cost and scope of any necessary future dredging required within such internal a canals (i.e., other than the Entrance Canal) of the Shell Harbor and Sanibel Estates Canal Area. The actual funding for any such internal canal dredging would be pursuant to a subsequently establishedtanal dredging assessment district or as otherwise determined by City Council pursuant to law. The as-needed internal canal dredging analysis for canals within the West District shall be paid with funds derived from the assessments applicable to such West District and the as-needed internal canal dredging analysis for canals within the East District shall be paid with funds derived from the assessments applicable to such East District. Section 3. Costs and Payment. The total cost of the dredging of the Entrance Canal to the Shell Harbor and Sanibel Estates Canal Area is currently estimated to be $16,500 per year (with dredging to occur every two years at a current estimated cost of $33,000). (a) The Entrance Canal Dredging. It is anticipated that the costs and payment for the Entrance Canal dredging shall be as follows: (1) A portion equaling 33% of the total dredging costs, financing and interest costs (if any), engineering and surveying costs (if any), permit fees, legal costs (if any), and administrative costs for the Entrance Canal shall be paid by the City and shall be budgeted by the City for the fiscal year in which any such dredging is to occur; (2) A portion equaling 27% of the dredging costs, financing and interest costs (if any), engineering and surveying costs (if any), permit fees, legal costs (if any), and administrative costs for the Entrance Canal will be paid by assessments levied each year against the real property located in the Shell Harbor and Sanibel Estates Canal Area Assessment District as shown on Exhibit "A" and described on Exhibit "B"; and (3) A portion equaling 40% of the dredging costs, financing and interest costs (if any), engineering and surveying costs (if any), permit fees, legal costs (if any) and administrative costs for the Entrance Canal dredging shall be assessed against and paid yearly by the owner of that property commonly known as the Sanibel Marina located at 634 North Yachtsman Drive, Sanibel, Florida (hereinafter referred to as "Sanibel Marina Property"; legal property description and legal property ownership to be more fully described in the Assessment Roll to be prepared for the Assessment District). (b) The as-needed internal canal dredging analysis. It is anticipated that the cost and payments for an as-needed internal canal dredging analysis shall be as follows: (1) To the extent that assessment funds are available for such as-needed internal canal dredging analysis within the West District, any dredging analysis of the internal canals of the West District (as depicted in yellow on attached Exhibit "A") shall be paid in the amount of 66.66% from the West District assessment funds and 33.33% by the City. (2) To the extent that assessment funds are available for such as-needed internal canal dredging analysis within the East District, any dredging analysis of the internal canals of the East District (as depicted in green on attached Exhibit "A") shall be paid in the amount of 66.66% from the East District assessment funds and 33.33% by the City. (3) In the event that sufficient West District assessment funds are not available for the West District as-needed dredging analysis and/or sufficient East District assessment funds are not available for the East District as-needed dredging analysis, the City shall be under no obligation to contribute more than 33.33% for any as-needed internal canal dredging analysis. I
(4) The owner of the Sanibel Marina Property shall have no obligation to participate in any as-needed dredging analysis of the internal canals of either the East District or West District and no assessments collected from that property shall be used for any dredging analysis of an internal canal. Section 4. Method and basis for assessment. Each parcel within the Shell Harbor and Sanibel Estates Canal Area Dredging Assessment District shall be assessed based upon an assessable unit. An assessable unit is defined as an existing dock or mooring space, berthing slip or the like or the ability to legally place a dock or mooring slip on the parcel of property. (a) For single family residential parcels (either vacant or improved), each parcel shall be deemed to have one assessable unit based upon the fact H that such parcel cither has or is legally entitled to have one dock. s (b) For each duplex (two family) residential parcel, each residential unit shall be deemed to have one assessable unit based upon the fact that each of the two residential units has legal access to a dock for the parcel or that the parcel is legally entitled to have one dock for use by both residential units. I (c) Each multi-family parcel shall be assigned assessable units based upon the existing dock spaces, mooring spaces, berthing slips or the like, or 85 the legal entitlement to such dock, mooring or berthing spaces. The number of assessable units shall be specifically designated on the Preliminary Assessment Roll for each multi-family parcel in the Shell Harbor and Sanibel Estates Canal Area Dredging Assessment District. (d) The Sanibel Marina parcel described in Section 3 of this Resolution, by consent and agreement of the owner, shall be assessed 40% of the total cost of ONLY the dredging costs of the Entrance Canal (as described in Section 3(a) of this Resolution) to the Shell Harbor and Sanibel Estates Canal Area and, by consent and agreement of the owner, shall be deemed to be allocated the number of assessable units necessary to support the payment of such 40% of such cost. (e) The City shall pay its 33%'of the Project as described in Section 3 of this Resolution. Section 5. Annual assessment to be authorized. This Shell Harbor and Sanibel Estates Canal Area Dredging Assessment District shall be established as an ongoing capital improvement and service assessment district which shall provide a funding source for the as-needed dredging of the Entrance Canal of the Shell Harbor and Sanibel Estates Canal Area and future as-needed dredging analysis of the internal canals. Such assessments shall continue to be paid as described in this Resolution on an annual basis by the specially benefited property owners as shown on the map attached as Exhibit "A", and as will be reflected each year by the then-existing list of properties and property owners available through the Lee County Property Appraiser's office at the time of the annual assessment. This : to all future calendar ret ongoing yearly capital re " the Entrance Canal and | as-needed dredging analysis of the internal canals, with the assessment of the costs described herein to be made annually against the properties benefited thereby. The methodology and the amount of the yearly assessment for each property shall be set forth in a Preliminary Assessment Roll, a copy of which shall also re be kept on file with the City Clerk and available for public inspection and which will be presented to the City Council at a public hearing to establish the Assessment District. All assessments shall be paid on an annual basis, and it is currently planned that the City will utilize the uniform method of collection (i.e., real estate tax bill collection) in accordance with Chapter 197, Florida Statutes, as amended, commencing with the tax year 2011 and the 2011 real estate tax bill and X! continuing as an annual capital improvement and service assessment until terminated by City Council. re Section 6. Intent to establish Assessment District. The City Council hereby declares and evidences its intent to make such public improvements as oh described in this Resolution and to finance such improvements and the Project through, in part, a levy and special assessment against all lots and lands adjoining and contiguous or bounding and abutting upon said improvements or specially benefited thereby, and further designated by the Assessment Plat hereinafter provided for. Such Assessment Plat is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and is also on file in the office of the Sanibel City Clerk. The plans and specifications and an estimate of the cost of the improvements are on file with the City Clerk, Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, 33957, as of the date of adoption of this resolution. Section 7. Publication of Resolution. The City Clerk is directed to publish this resolution one time in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Sanibel, or as otherwise may be required by law. Section 8. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
SHELL HARBOR AND SANIBEL ESTATES AREA DREDGING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DULY PASSED AND ENACTED by the Council of ihe Cily of Sanibel, Florida, Ihi a Slhdayof April, 2011. JO re AUTHENTICATION: "8 , in Ruane, MSyor PamelaSmilh, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kenneth B. Cuyler, Cjj^Altorney Date/ 7
Vote of Council Members:
Ruane Denliam Congress Harrity Jennings
Dale filed wilh Cily Clerk:
EXHIBIT B
THE FOLLOWING IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE SHELL HARBOR AND SANIBEL ESTATES CANAL AREA DREDGING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT:
Any and all lands adjoining, abutting or contiguous to a canal or with •WESTDBTMCr AREA Of ENTRANCE private legal canal access rights within that area bounded by San DREDGING Carlos Bay to the north, East Gulf Drive to the east, the Gulf of -EAST DISTRICT Mexico to the south, and Beach Road and Causeway Boulevard to the west. EXHIBIT A - ASSESSMENT PLAT •• . ; • Pl.t : I V) t tf ' vi t:O NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SANIBEL LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
The City of Sanibel City Council proposes to. conduct a public hearing to consider an Amendment to the Sanibel Land Development Code: • 1 The proposed Amendment is contained in the draft ordinance titled as follows: AM ORDINANCE AMENDING THF CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUBPART B LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, IN CHAPTER 1 26 I ZONING, ADDING, AMENDING AND RENUMBERING SECTIONS IN ARTICLE XII RESORT HOUSING DISTRICT AMENDING I SECTION 126-631 CREATED TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE TO THE RESORT HOUSING DISTRICT MAP; AND AMENDING SECTION 1 26-632 FINDINGS TO ADD FINDINGS RELATED TO THE MAINTENANCE OF THE RESORT HOUSING DISTRICT; AND AMENDING SECTION 126-633 PURPOSES, INTENT AND OBJECTIVES TO UPDATE THE OBJECTIVES FOR THE DISTRICT; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 126-634 DEFINITIONS TO DEFINE REDEVELOPMENT, RECONSTRUCTION AND a, REHABILITATION IN THE RESORT HOUSING DISTRICT; AND RENUMBERING SECTION 126-634 PERMITTED USES AS 126-635; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 126-636 DEVELOPMENT INTENSITY TO ALLOW EXISTING HOTELS, MOTELS OR RESORT CONDOMINIUMS THAT ARE REDEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SANIBEL PLAN AND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO MAINTAIN UP TO THEIR EXISTING DENSITY, PROVIDED THAT REDEVELOPED HOTELS, MOTELS OR RESORT CONDOMINIUMS COMPLY WITH SPECIFIC CONDITIONS; AND AMENDING SECTION 126-635 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO RENUMBER THE SECTION AS 126-637 AND TO CLARIFY STANDARDS FOR RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE, HEIGHT LIMITS, LIMITS ON COVERAGE WITH IMPERMEABLE SURFACES, DEVELOPED AREA AND VEGETATION REMOVAL AND SETBACKS IN THE RESORT HOUSING DISTRICT AND TO ADD STANDARDS GENERALLY AND FOR MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURES AND TO ADD STANDARDS FOR BEST ECOLOGICAL PRACTICES AND SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT; AND RENUMBERING SECTION 126-636 RESORT HOUSING ACCESSORY BEACH EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS AS 126-638; AND IN CHAPTER 126 ZONING, ARTICLE XIV SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT o REGULATIONS, DIVISION 3 BUILDING AND AREA REQUIREMENTS, SUBDIVISION I IN GENERAL AMENDING SECTION 126-939 u STANDARD MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS TO EXEMPT RECONSTRUCTED BUILDINGS IN THE RESORT HOUISNG DISTRICT FROM THIS STANDARD; AND IN CHAPTER 86 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, ARTICLE HI RESIDENTIAL, DIVISION 3 UNIFIED RESIDENTIAL HOUSING, SUBDIVISION III MULTIFAMILY HOUSING AMENDING SECTION 86-163 MAXIMUM NUMBER en OF DWELLING UNITS TO REVISE THIS STANDARD FOR RECONSTRUCTED BUILDINGS IN THE RESORT HOUSING DISTRICT; AND 2 IN CHAPTER 126, ZONING, ARTICLE V NONCONFORMANCES, DIVISION 2 USES AMENDING SECTION 126-152 EXCEPTIONS i. AND PROHIBITIONS TO PROVIDE ADDITONAL EXCEPTIONS F©R BUILDINGS IN THE RESORT HOUSING DISTRICT; AND IN uUS CHAPTER 126, ZONING, ARTICLE V NONCONFORMANCES, DIVISION 3 STRUCTURES AMENDING SECTION 126-172 IMPROVEMENT, RECONSTRUCTION OR RELOCATION PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS TO PROVIDE ADDITONAL EXCEPTIONS FOR BUILDINGS IN THE.RESORT HOUSING DISTRICT; AND IN CHAPTER 82 ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE IV DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, SUBDIVISION II SHORT-FORM, AMENDING SECTION 82-401 APPLICATIONS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO MEET FEDERAL OR STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR THAT USE TO THE LIST OF DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ELIGIBLE FOR SHORT-FORM APPLICATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERANCE; : 2 PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. o 0) Submitted by the City of Sanibei. Application No. 11-61.13LDC.
"O The First Public Hearing wiil be held on May 03, 2011 at 9:15 A. M. at Sanibel City Hall in the City Council Chambers (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. This is the First Reading and Public Hearing of the proposed ordinance amending the Land Development Code. Interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. The City Council may continue all or part of the public reading (hearing), with or without further notices, so interested persons should attend this reading (hearing) to be apprised of the adoption hearing date.
There will be a Second (Adoption) Public Hearing of the proposed ordinance amending the Land Development Code. A separate advertisement of the Adoption Hearing notice will be published in this newspaper.
The geographical area covered by the subject matter contained in this ordinance is identified by the map provided below:
ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA
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Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection or purchase in the City of Sanibel Planning Department at Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida 33957: telephone 239-472-4136. Written comments regarding the proposed ordinance may be submitted at any time prior to the closing of the public hearing by delivery to the Planning Department. I If a person decides to appeal any decision of the body with respect to any matter considered at this hearing, such H person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, to include the testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. .
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Jim Isom, Administrative Services Director, no later than one day prior to the proceeding. Telephone 239-472-3700 for assistance. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service at 711. I PRESERVING PARADISE
Cousteau's grandson visits 'Ding' Darling NWR n Submitted by n CHELLE KOSTER WALTON e The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society- Friends of the Refuge and refuge staff hosted Fabien Cousteau, the grandson of famed oceanogfapher and explorer Jacques Cousteau, for a behind-the- scenes refuge tour last Thursday. Refuge Manager Paul Tritaik and Refuge Biologist Tara Wertz explained to Cousteau the conservation work and research taking place within the refuge and the challenges the area faces protect- s ing local wildlife and its habitat. ea- After the tour, refuge volunteer Joyce se Mutz hosted a brunch at George & A Wendy's Corner Grill on Sanibel in Cousteau's honor with DDWS board members, refuge staff, a small group of Society donors and volunteers, and other island conservation group representa- tives. "With more than 65 percent of Sanibel set aside as conservation proper- ty and so many individuals and organiza- tions working toward similar goals, the Society board was pleased to invite the other conservation organizations to join us and meet Mr. Cousteau," said Birgie Vertesch, executive director of the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society. In addition to DDWS members, repre- sentatives from the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife), PURRE (People United to Restore our Rivers and Estuaries), Sanibel-Captiva CONTRIBUTED Conservation Foundation, Sanibel Sea Fabien Cousteau, center in white shirt, with members of the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge staff. School and the Sanibel Chapter of START (Solutions To Avoid Red Tide) "To honor my grandfather's 100th inspire people to want to save our waters As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, attended the brunch. anniversary last year, I started the non- is just as important today, if not more DDWS works to support J.N. "Ding" "When we asked how many of the profit 'Plant A Fish' organization," he so," said Cousteau. "It's important that Darling National Wildlife Refuge's mis- guests had ever seen 'The Undersea said. The organization's mission, he we all do our part to make a difference in sion of conservation, wildlife and habitat World of Jacques Cousteau' TV series, explained, is to empower communities protecting our water." protection, research, and public educa- nearly every hand shot up in the air with around the world to become involved "The common theme for the brunch tion through charitable donations and enthusiasm," said Vertesch. "Jacques with responsible replanting of key was the importance of working together Refuge Nature Shop proceeds. Cousteau inspired thousands of people marine species in distressed bodies of to achieve the best results in protecting To join DDWS and support the worldwide to want to learn about the water. Projects include the replanting of wildlife and ultimately human life," said refuge, ' visit ocean and what lies beneath it." oysters in the New York Harbor, sea tur- Vertesch. "The Society was honored to www.dingdarlingsociety.org or contact Fabien Cousteau spoke briefly to the tles in El Salvador, mangroves in South host Fabien Cousteau, and he felt the ;DDWS Executive Director Birgie group, emphasizing what a special com- Florida and corals in the Maldives. same to be surrounded and welcomed by Vertesch at 472-1100 ext. 4. munity Sanibel is and talking about his "The work my grandfather started so people and organizations all working work. many years ago in trying to educate and toward a shared goal." 41 8 PRESERVINC PARADISE
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Believe it or not, the latest Tesla electric sports car CM O can reach 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, run for 250 miles on a single charge and has a battery guarantee of seven years. 1 But how is it done? This subject and many others that interest potential buyers of electric cars wili be tackled at the next meeting of the Sanibel Alliance for Renewable Resources (SARR) on Thursday, May 5 starting at 5.30 p.m. at the Sanibel Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way. The subject will be "Electric Cars - See The Future Today" and SARR will have on display both the latest Tesla (pictured) and a Chrysler-built Gem car, an increasingly frequent sight on our island today. Membership of SARR is free and the meeting is open to all. s For more information, visit www.sanibelenergy.com o u or call 472-3400. CONTRIBUTED
sa, SCCF beach cleanup event Sanibel Museum & Village to be staged next week enhances garden with new markers I Special to Hie REPORTER Submitted by KRISTIE ANDERS The Sanibel Historical. Village and
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Walker's "Broken Promises" and "Skipping Time" sculptures j include poetry.
JEFF LYSIAK Artist Leila Walker, a resident of Sanibel, is showing several pieces - including the life- sized "Lost Shadow" - at Watson MacRae Gallery's "People & Places" exhibit. WHAT'S INSIDE With Zumba craze catching on, new classes offered at Community House By JEFF LYSIAK [email protected] Believe it or not, it's been 10 years since the word "Zumba" first entered our vocabulary, describing the Latin- themed dance/fitness program which blends movement- inspiring music and contagious dance steps. Island Since 2001, the program has been shared with more than 12 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Faces Zumba classes in over 110,000 locations across more than 125 countries. Second And now, Zumba has arrived at the Sanibel Community Annual House. Mollusk Offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10 am, as well as at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays during the month of April Eating (for island workers), Zumba Fitness classes are being con- JEFF LYSIAK Contest/2B ducted by local fitness gurus Evette Zurbriggen and Barbara Evette Zurbriggen, left, and Barbara Davis dis- Davis. play the Zumba banner in the lobby of the Sanibel Community House, where classes are See ZUMBA, page 7B offered three days per week. -1 ISLAND FACES Second Annual Moliusk Eating Contest •3 Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market sa Saturday, April 16,2011
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First place champion Lamar Williams ate the Merrill Taylor and Matt Asen. a; most oysters with total of 48. ALL PHOTOS CAROL ORR HARTMAN
Lamar Williams demonstrates his winning V| "shovel" technique as judge Judie Zimomra I'M looks on.
Last year's grand champion Al Marti with his wife, Barbara.
Jeff Achambault was already a winner with his Cindy Porter from Doc Ford's took top honors daughter, Ryan, qheering hjmton. , j John Carney and Lee Almas, for Most .Clams.($$$$) Raised. „ ...... GTQ ISLAND FACES n> w S3
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Russ Boorman, first place winner Lamar Williams and Sandy Stilwell.
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E Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation "3 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. Phone: 239-472-2329 Turtle Tracks: Every other Thursday at 10 a.m. 6 Meet at the Nature Center for a trip to a beach. Cost for this program is Free to members and children, $5 for nonmembers, beach parking fee $2/hour. Learn about the cycles and habits of the sea turtles that nest on our beach- £ W es, as well as other local marine ^KSE-^ ' life. For questions about the Turtle Tracks program or our Sea Turtle Research Program, call the SCCF's- Nature Center at 472- si 2329. a
The Week Ahead and Beyond APRIL MAY MAY MAY
Mother's Day 26 Brunch at 08 14 18 Help mulch the Rec Center Burroughs Koine Letter Carriers Food Drive Islands Night Volunteers are needed to install mulch on The Uncommon Friends Foundation will The 19th Annual National Association of The 18th Annual Islands Night will native plant beds at the Sanibel Rec host a Mother's Day Brunch at the his- Letter Carriers Food Drive will .be held on return to Hammond Stadium on May 18. Center (3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road) on toric Burroughs Home (2505 First Street May 14. This is the day when letter earners Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the parade April 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. Bring your in Fort Myers) on May .8. Live-music and collect non-perishable food that has been left will start at 6:15 p.m. First pitch for the work gloves, boots and grass rakes. Water guided tours will be provided. Cost for by mailboxes. Food collected in Lee County game between the Miracle and Manatees and snacks will be provided. Free t-shirts adults is $38; children under 12 cost $12 goes tQ the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Wake is 7:05 p.m. For more information about. to the first 50 volunteers. Call 472-0345 and kids 3 and under are free. Call 239- Up America, Lehigh Community Services Islands Night, call 472-1516. to sign up. 337-9503 to make reservations. and Bonita Springs Assistance Office. . MAY JUNE MAY JUNE F 14-15 9-12 25 13 Southwest Florida Soapfest 2011 Caloosa Catch & Release Alzheimer's support group Junior Sailing Camp at CIYC Southwest Florida Soapfest Charity The 22nd Annual Caloosa Catch & The Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's The Junior Sailing Camp returns for two ses- Weekend returns to Marco Island on May 14 Release will be staged at South Seas Resource Center offers a monthly support sions this summer at the Captiva Island Yacht and 15. Events, include "A Night of Stars," Island Resort June 9-12, inviting anglers group meeting for caregivers on Club for kids ages 8 to 16 of all experience "Cruisin' & Schmoozin' with the Stars" and of every skill level to compete for cash, Wednesday, May 25 at Sanibel levels. Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. "Celebrity Bartender Bash." This event ben- prizes and trophies. For details on how to Congregational United Church of Christ .Monday through Thursday, with Session 1 efits children with autism. Tickets range from enter, rules and additional information, (2050 Periwinkle Way) beginning at 1:30 June 13-23 and Session II July 18-28. For $50 to $175. Visit www.soapfest.com or call visit www.caloosacatchandrelease.com. p.m. Call 239-437-3007 for additional details, call Lauren Davies at 472-9627 or 239-394-0080 for tickets. information. Chris Heidrick at 5794)660. 13 ts (TO island in IbK w CALENDAR Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM I re O OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO o o Tarpon Bay Explorers offer Eco-Tours at 'Ding' Darling H er o On Stage Kayak Tours — K,ayak with a naturalist through the mangrove forest along the c o Commodore Creek water trail. Learn about the rich back-bay ecosystem and the a o The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater wildlife that lives there. Or, join us as the sun goes down on a paddle to the Rookery 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibcl Islands. Be there as hundreds of birds - egrets, herons, ibis, cormorants, and pel- o Phone: 472-6862 • Web: www.theschoolhousetheater.com icans — come in to roost for the night. Witness the sunset that Sanibel is famous o "Ain 't Misbehavin'" (Running April 2 to 30; No performance April 23) for. o Show Times: Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. Nature Cruises - Enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard our quiet, environmentally I friendly, covered pontoon-boat. We'll observe the amazing rookery islands and the N* o Murder Mystery Dinner Train Seminole Gulf Railway Dinner Train hundreds of birds that call them home. Learn about the mangrove estuary and the o Theater Ding Darling refuge while, looking for dolphins and manatees. You'll also enjoy a o Colonial Boulevard and Metro Parkway, Fort Myers. Phone: 239-275-8487 visit to the Touch Tank for an up-close look at some of the bay's marine life. o Deadly Swindle: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Breakfast, Daytime and Evening Cruises available. o Till Murder Do Us Part: Friday and Saturday. Refuge Tram Tour — Our experienced naturalists can help you spot wildlife Synopsis: The murder mysteries are playing on the Seminole Gulf Railway din- most visitors would never see. As the road meanders past tidal mudflats and man- o ner train, which departs Colonial Station, off Colonial Blvd. and Metro Pkwy. grove forests, you'll spot roseate spoonbills, white ibis, herons, egrets, pelicans, o osprey, and other colorful birds feeding, resting and preening. You'll also, hear fas- Train departs 5:30 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. other days cinating tales of the Calusa Indians and the early days of Sanibel and south Florida. o Ticket information: Cost is $59.00 -t-tax for five-course dinner and show Also Available - Fishing Charters, Pontoon, Kayak, Canoe and Bicycle 1 o Wednesday-Friday and Sunday and $69.00 +tax on Saturday. Rentals and a beautiful nature-inspired gift shop. o Call 239-275-6060 or visit www.semgulf.com. Call Tarpon Bay Explorers at 472-8900 for more information and reservations. n nI OOOOOQOOOOO. 000000.000000000000 T3 • 63 Entertainment on the Islands n it Friday Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, h April 22 April 23 April 24 April 25 April 26 April 27 April 28 o Jacaranda Steve "Scooter" 3 1223 Periwinkle Way The Pieces Band The Pieces Band Jamaica Dave & Co. Renuta Reynolds Buckeye Ken 2 Hot 472-1771 'Tween Waters 15951 Captiva Dr. 10,000 Views 10,000 Views Crab Races Taylor Stokes Taylor Stokes Crab Races 472-5161 Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon '- Afternoon - RC Otter's Steve McDougall Royce All good Ira Wilkes Steve McDougall Royce Allgood Noble Hockmeister 11596 Andy Rosse Ln Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - 395-1142 Frank Thomson Pat McCune Chris Workman Pat McCune Pal McCune Pat McCune Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Keylime Bistro Noble Hockmeister Chris Workman Mark Vee Chris Workman Mark Vee Ira Wilkes Frank Thomson 11509 Andy Rosse L.n Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - 305.4000 Pat McCune Ira Wilkes David Johnson Frank Thomson Gary & Kerri Steve McDougall Frank Thomson a The Island Cow h Nightly 6 - 9:30 pm Greg Watts Diana Lynn Buckeye Ken •a 2163 Periwinkle Way o The Mucky Duck a 5 - 9 pm/472-3434 Buckeye Ken Greg Roche Mark Dupuy Dan Confrey Gene Federico Buckeye Ken n Andy Rosse Ln Traders Danny Morgan Danny Morgan Tues & Thu 8-11 pm & Friends & Friends 1551 Periwinkle Way- Blue Giraffe 2075 PeriwinkleWay Gessiey Reed 472-2525 Dan Tudor Danny Morgan l->anny Morgan & Friends Casa Ybel Resort 6:30- 10:00 pm Sanibet Michael David Michael David Steakhouse Light acoustic Light acoustic 1473 Periwinkle Way jazz guitar jazz guitar 472-5700 Sunshine Cafe Michael David, 14900 Captiva Drive Light acoustic jazz 472-6200 guitar, 6-10 p.m. George & Wendy's Corner Grill Jeff Calder, Jeff Calder, 2499 Periwinkle Way 7 to 11 p.m. 7 to 11 p.m. 395-1263 Traditions Jazz Brunch with On The Beach Joe McCormick Joe McCormick Woody Brubaker, Woody Brubaker Joe McCormick Joe McCormick Joe McCormick 3111 W. Gulf Dr. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. 472-4559 Magic and student art featured at BIG ARTS Family Day May 1 Submitted by MAUREEN TESORO through May 25. The Young Artists Awards, a not- es for children with artistic talent and/or financial People of all ages are invited to a free fun after- for-profit organization benefiting local students, need. noon in BIG ARTS Boter Garden on Sunday, May 1, works with the staff at the Pediatric Sponsor Congress Jewelers and Pinocchio's with a show by master magician Danny Ray. BIG Oncology/Hematology program at The Children's Original Italian Ice Cream, Supporter Green Earth ARTS Seventh Annual Family Day begins at 3 p.m. Hospital of. Southwest Florida to exhibit and sell art- Landscape and Jerry's Foods of Sanibel. Danny Ray is a performing member of the world work of kids with cancer. Proceeds from the sales Family Day activities, including the magician per- famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. He has been fea- will provide monetary assistance to families in crisis formance, kid's crafts, art exhibits and food are free. s tured in newspapers, radio, TV and shared the stage facing the challenges of childhood cancer. This proj- The event runs from 3 to 5 p.m. with many people including Candice Cameron (DJ ect is supported in part by Target. Phillips Gallery is sponsored by Visual Arts Patron H from the sitcom "Full House"), Nick Cannon (from Art created by students from Lexington Middle Season Sponsors June Rosner and Russ Bilgore. MTV's "Wild "N Out") and Jars of Clay. Ray has a School and The Sanibel School will also be exhibited Founders Gallery is supported by Visual Arts Season unique way of making people laugh, blowing their in Phillips Gallery from May 1 through May 25. Sponsors Deborah and John La Gorce. minds, and interacting with audiences. Latecomers Open Doors: Great Expectations Exhibit is open Visit us at www.BIGARTS.org for more event I will be seated at the discretion of management. Friday, April 30 through Friday, May 21 in Founders information, including links to artists' sites. To pur- The afternoon will also include Art by Kids with Gallery. The Open Doors program, funded through chase tickets, stop by BIG ARTS or call the Marks Cancer in Phillips Gallery, which will be on display donations to the Alliance for the Arts, provides class- Box Office at 395-0900. Easter Weekend activities at Pappas to demonstrate experimental art today Sanibel Community Church Submitted by PETER ZELL Sanibel artist Bea Pappus will speak to the Submitted by LAURIE SRIVER open for all to attend. and donuts will be available for all. Sanibel Captiva Art League at its-general meeting "3 Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Then on Resurrection morning, Believer's Baptism by immersion on Thursday, April 21 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the On Sunday morning, April 24, this Easter Sunrise services are back on _ will be offered at the conclusion of Sanibel Community House, located at 2173 a age-old declaration will fill the air at the Sanibel Causeway. On Sunday, the service. Periwinkle Way. Refreshments will be served. a April 24 at 6:30 a.m., hundreds will Easter Services on the campus of Ms. Pappas will give a short talk on experimental es Sanibel Community Church. Before the Easter morning cele- gather on the second Island from Sanibel Community Church will art and also give a demonstration of some of her bration occurs, Easter Saturday is a Sanibel, on the west side of the include dynamic music, powerful methods in water media. time for children, families and causeway to declare the resurrection preaching as well as special times for Bea Pappas is a well known island artist known friends. A fun day of hunting eggs, of Jesus. children and families as the resurrec- for interesting experimental techniques in water playing games and sharing in a cook Teen Challenge, a Christian Drug tion message is proclaimed. Services and other media. She recently explored a light- out will be held on the church cam-, and Alcohol rehabilitation program are at 8, 9 and 10:45 a.m. heartedly grotesque theme in the well-received pus from. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on of Southwest Florida, will present Childcare is provided at all servic- Cigar Box Invitational Sculpture Show in Saturday, April 23. There will be a songs and drama. The teens of es on the church campus. Sanibel Founders Gallery at BIG ARTS. She was also a duckie pond, crafts, cupcake walk, Sanibel Community Church will Community Church is a multi- prize winner at the popular "Recycle It" show in 4 water balloons, hot dogs and share a powerful choreography of the denominational church with a vision BIG ARTS last year. Benjamin's Box, along with thou- resurrection. The contemporary to proclaim Christ so that all may A New England native, Bea attended the O sands of eggs to find. The activities Praise team will lead Easter songs of know Him. For more information, DeCordova Museum School in Massachusetts and 41 will conclude with the stations of the praise and worship. Pastor Daryl visit the church's website at has studied with such noted artists as Betty Lou cross, pointing to the resurrection of Donovan will preach the good news www.sanibelchurch.com or call Schlemm. She is award-winning signature member Jesus Christ. The event is free and of life in Jesus Christ. Free coffee 472-2684. of the International Society of Experimental "3 artists. She is a teacher both at BIG ARTS and in Boston where she resides in the off season. In addition, Pappas was a founding member of Leap into Spring the popular Hirdie Girdie Gallery on Sanibel. She is currently the new-co-chair of the Visual Arts Break with family Committee at BIG ARTS. This meeting is open to the public. Please join pizza and pool party us. For more details, call 395-2122. Leap into Spring Break on Thursday, April 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sanibel Recreation Center with a family pizza and pool party. All pools will be open for use. All children under Kids spring break 12 years of age must be accompanied by a responsi- ble adult over 18 years of age. No re-entry will be programs at the library allowed. Island Inn to host This event is free for Recreation Center members. Submitted by CATHY HED Non-members will require a day pass for entry. There During next week's spring break, the Sanibel inaugural Easter Egg Hunt is a limited capacity; call to reserve your spot today. Public Library will be offering two special programs This Easter, Sunday April 24, the Island Inn will host To make your reservation, call the Sanibel for youth. its First Annual Easter Egg Hunt on its property at 10:30 Recreation Center at 472-0345 or e-mail The first one is an American Girl Party on Monday, a.m. As the oldest inn on Sanibel, Island Inn has hosted [email protected]. When making your reser- April 25 at 1 p.m. We will honor Kanani, the 2011 families for Easter Sunday brunch since 1895. vation by phone or e-mail, please note names, contact Girl of the Year, by learning about her life, her culture This year, an exciting Easter Egg Hunt on the beach phone number and how many in your party are 18 and and the things she is passionate about. If you have an front property has been added to the Easter celebrations as over, 12-17 years as well as 11 and under. American Girl Doll or a special doll, bring her with a fun activity for children. Open to all Island Inn guests The Sanibel Recreation Center is located at 3880 you. We'd love to meet her! We will make a Hawaiian under the age of 12 years, the Easter Egg Hunt includes Sanibel-Captiva Road. Daily, weekly, semi-annual craft for both you and your .doll. And of course, we three golden eggs, with a very special prize inside each and annual memberships are available. For more will have a snack. one. information, visit www.mysanibel.com. The second program is the Lego Building Club on The hunt will begin at i 0:30 a.m. on the south side of Tuesday, April 26 at 1 p.m. We have all the Legos, the building, located at 3111 West Gulf Drive, and will Source: City of Sanibel we just need you and your ideas. This is a time for you end once all the eggs are found. All Island Inn guests and to make your ideas come alive as you build your ulti- friends are welcome to attend. mate Lego structure. For additional details, call the Island Inn at 800-851- For additional information on children's programs 5088 or visit www.istandinnsanibel.com. offered at the Sanibel Public Library, located at 770 Dunlop Road, call 472-2483 or visit www.sanlib.org. W "i *' H1 ;: Ed t Liberator •.' K shows off some . Zumba 3- wear •. > - ,* '' *' i # Ai JI W H fl ^ offered • v *! £r n-owi)VUH!i for sale. 1 Wearing her stylish Zumba hat, Evette Zurbriggen shows offer her vehicle's license plate. 3 ri n N m » in Xi as JEFF LYSIAK Barbara Davis keeps her students moving from start to finish. 1 r> I Zumba From page 1B "My intention is to not only help women here on Sanibel to get into better shape, but anybody who wants to improve . _ . . :-.*» i * themselves through fitness and run," said Zurbriggen, who started teaching classes in December 2010. '"We (Barbara Davis and Jill Kobe, the SCH executive director) have been )J J working together not only to bring Zumba here to the Community House, but to bring Zumba wherever their are people who want to get involved with it. We can bring it almost anywhere." n% According to Zurbriggen, she and Davis offer instruction T3 for the "standard" Zumba program — feature exotic rhythms a M0RECA$H •I set to high-energy Latin and international teats - as well as s Zumba Gold, an equally fun but low-impact mix of salsa, 1 merengue, hip-hop and reggae tunes paired with easy-to-fol- In Your Pocket . low movements. 'The Gold classes are for people who may already be active but don't want to do any jumping, or who have a limit- Bigger returns on ed range of motion" said Davis, a Zumba participant since June 2010. "It's still a really good workout. Everybody gets a good sweat going and there's a lot of international music your investment! playing." "If you can walk, you can Zumba," added Zurbriggen. Fay Carney, an island resident who began taking Zumba classes up north, was delighted to find that instruction was now being offered on Sanibel. "Most exercise is boring and repetitious, but Zumba is fun," said Carney. 'The hour goes by before you know it. I'm gonna be doing this until I can't do it any more!" Fd Liberator, who last Thursday was attending his first Zumba session-, wanted to see what the craze was ail about tor himself. "I'm kind of uncoordinated," said Liberator with a laugh. "I work out every day, but I'm looking for something differ- ent. I'm looking for a little variety in my activities." In the front room of the Community House, Davis — For More Information Call: wearing a headset microphone - calls out each step as her class moved side-to-side, hips shaking and arms waving. The beat of the music playing inspires her students to dance non- stop from one song to the next, never missing a beat. - 68-2646 Zurbriggen, who also is promoting Zumba wear - as fea- tured on www.zumba.com — for island participants, hopes more locals will try the dance/fitness phenomenon. An end- of-season special to attend up to 10 classes during the month 0 costs only $30. "We can accommodate up to 25 people in each class," she added, noting that this fall, classes will expand to five days per week. "Ditch the workout and join the party!" 06' a island SPORTS Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM Dunes Men's Golf Caloosa Catch & Release coming •a Association donates $500 1 to local military charity home to Captiva Special to the REPORTER Special to the REPORTER The Caloosa Catch & Release, the event that The annual DMGA Charity Shoot-Out, founded public fishing tournaments in 1989, held after their monthly luncheon on April enters its 22nd season with "The Return to 13, was an exciting, down-to-the-wire Paradise Tour," coming home to Captiva Island. event again this year. In a shoot-out for- South Seas Island Resort will again be the tour- mat, one player is eliminated at each hole. nament host for the Caloosa Catch & Release pre- The participants - phis a few generous sented by Yamaha and Fort Myers Marine from members who contributed money even June 9-12, where anglers of every skill level have though they didn't play - raised $500, the opportunity to compete for cash, prizes and which will be donated to the outstanding trophies in this family friendly atmosphere sur- organization Lee County Supporting Our rounded by world class amenities. Troops. RH2J'? r/'i*J' With plenty of chances to win prize money, the Highlight's of last Wednesday's golf overall winner will be determined by the heaviest event: combined weight of all species of fish for both I • Phil Pilibosian won the Gold Tee days of competition. Tournament check-in opens at 3 p.m. on Shoot-Out on the seventh hole, besting Bhww Bob Lindman who was the runner-up. Thursday, June 9 with an open bar sponsored by • Bob Rohl won the White Tee Shoot- Bahama Breezeisland Grille. Teams will be given Out on a ninth hole tie breaking chip-off official Caloosa Tournament gear. That evening, over runner-up Gordon Rains. everyone will gather for the Captain's Party and DMGA President, Jack Roberts con- Rules meeting with dinner by the South Seas gratulated all the participants, pronouncing CONTRIBUTED Island Resort and cold Budweiser. Dunes Men's Golf Association President Jack Roberts, left, Friday morning, June 10 opens the competition. Lee County Supporting Our Troops "the presents a check to John Frymoyer, one of the founders of real winners." New for this year will be lunches provided to all Lee County Supporting Our Troops. anglers provided by Keylime Bistro, Cantina Laredo and RC Otters. The Weigh Station will open from 2 to 5 p.m., where everyone can watch LCEC United Way Fishing Tournament the returning teams weigh and score and release a their catch of the day. That night, there will be an returns to North Fort Myers auction and dinner where anglers, guests and the I general public can mingle and bid on great items. Submitted by LAURA PUERTO foods and fun times. In 2010, the and: meal. Meals for guests and Saturday, June 11 will have the same schedule On April 30, LCEC will host LCEC tournament raised more non-fisherman can be purchased of fishing with even more exciting plans for the 15th Annual LCEC United than $23,000 to benefit United for $5 during weigh-in. everyone at the Weigh Station. The Awards Way Saltwater Fishing Way agencies in Lee, Hendry and For details on prizes, donations Banquet will be held that evening with all cash Tournament. This milestone tour- Glades counties. or entry into the tournament, visit plus trophies given to the winning teams in all cat- nament is being held at one of The cost per person is $50 www.uw.lcec.net/fish, e-mail egories, including the special Red Salon & Spa Southwest'Florida's best fishing before April 27 and $75 there- [email protected] or call Dana Nicloy Ladies Division. There is a Youth Division and a locations - Pine Island Sound, after. A mandatory captain's meet- at 239-656-2122 or Ed Pilkington special category for the Redfish Bonanza. Charlotte Harbor. ing will be held at 6 p.m. on April at 239-656-2381. Don't miss this The Caloosa Tournament Series also includes In addition to a large following, 29 at D & D Matlacha Bait and chance to reel in fish, fun and the Summer Slam hosted by the Pink Shell Beach this tournament is known for fan- Tackle. All participants will funds for the United Way. Resort & Spa on Fort Myers Beach from Sept. 23- tastic raffles and prices, delicious receive a commemorative shirt, hat 26 and the Caloosa Grand Championship at South Seas Island Resort from Nov. 4-6, For details on how to enter, rules, all sponsors and current info, visit www.caloosacatch.an- Food Bank Golf Classic debuts on May 18 drelease.com or call Ron Riley at 239-671-9347 Submitted by JOYCE JACOBS To register for the classic and/or orKristi Riley at 239-850-1707. Goffers in Southwest Florida are to obtain sponsorships, contact Chris invited to participate in the inaugural Robinson by calling the food bank at Harry Chapin Food Bank Golf 239-334-7007 ext. 137 or via e- Classic being held at Grandezza mail at chrisrobinson@harrychapin- Softball players Country Club on Wednesday, May foodbank.com. 18. The Harry Chapin Food Bank wanted for Monday The fouivplayer scramble shotgun solicits, collects and stores quality start begins at 1:30 p.m., with regis- food for distribution to families in tration beginning at 12:30 p.m. need through a network of more than Night Pick-up League Proceeds from the event will benefit will test golfers of every ability. 170 local non-profit agencies in Lee, Meet and play softball with your friendly Sanibel the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Every dollar raised at this event Collier, Hendry, Charlotte and neighbors. Pick-up softball games are Golfers, sponsors at all levels, enables the food bank to distribute Glades counties, who provide food available at the Sanibel ball and silent auction items are all need- $6 worth of food to those in need. to more than 30,000 people month- fields every Monday night at ed for the event. The $125 cost per JoAnna Bradshaw, president of ly. More than 800,900 pounds of 6:15 p.m., weather permit- player includes green fees with cart, the Harry Chapin Food Bank, is food are distributed monthly. ting. There is no fee to par- awards, prizes and dinner at pool- serving as event chairman and Additional information about or ticipate - just bring your side. should be contacted to donate silent to contribute financially to the Harry glove. Grandezza, located at 11481 auction items; contact her at 239- Chapin Food Bank, call 239-334- Proper footwear is Grande Oak Shoppes Blvd. in 405-7266 or bradshawjoa@com- 7007 or visit www.harrychapin- required. For more informa- Estero, is a challenging course that cast.net. foodbank.org. tion, contact the Sanibel Recreation Center at 472-0345. ,"15 orSe3 n 0 BASEBALL April April April 22 23 25 vs. vs. vs. s Bradenton Charlotte Charlotte 7:05 pm 6:05 pm 7:05 pm April April April April 26 27 28 29 vs. at at at Charlotte Palm Beach Palm Beach Palm Beach 7:05 pm 6:35 pm 10:35 am 6:35 pm n I Sanibel Rec Center Calendar s a April May May May ui 30 1 2 3 Water Activities I Facility Hours 3 at at at vs. Private Swim Lessons Fitness Classes S Charlotte Charlotte Charlotte Palm Beach Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7 6:30 pm 1:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:05 pm 10:30 curt, to 12:30p.m. Morning sessions; 6 Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m. & 10 a.m. All ages Evening sessions: cc Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. o May May May May Cost: $20 per 30 min.for members, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, u. $25 per 30 min. for non-members 4:15 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. 4 5 6 Instruction is tailored to the participant's Cost: Included with membership 7 needs: from basic swim instruction to Fitness class schedule available online vs. vs. vs. vs. improving stroke efficiency and endurance. at www.mysanibel.com Palm Beach Palm Beach Jupiter Jupiter Private swim lessons are scheduled on an Aerobics, body sculpting, BOSU 7:05 pm 7:05 pm 7:05 pm 6:05 pm individual basis by the Recreation strength, power pace cycling & stability Department's Aquatics Staff. ball, yoga and zumba. Shallow Water Aerobics Weight Room Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, • Monday to Thursday, 9 to 10 a.m. 6:30 a.m. to S p.m. JO Cost: Included with membership • Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This class will be held in the exercise pool • Saturday & Sunday, for attendees who desire a low-impact 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. workout in warmer, shallow water. Open Gym Bonita Bay Club Spring Tennis Deep Water Aerobics • Monday to Thursday, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:30 a.m to 8 p.m. ' 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. • Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30. p.m. Challenge debuts this month Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9 to 10 a.m. • Saturday & Sunday, Cost: Included with membership Submitted by DANIEL MILES doubles, and men's and women's open This class will be held in the lap pool for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bonita Bay Club invites tennis fans - singles and doubles flights. Prize money participants who desire a low-impact work- players and spectators alike - to the inau- will be awarded in the open class, with out in cooler, deeper water. Gome/Teen Room gural Bonita Bay Club Spring Tennis $1,000, $500 and $175, respectively, for • Monday to Friday. 6:30 a.m to 2 p.m. Challenge, a weekend competition that the singles winners, finalists and semifi- Aqua Jogging includes singles and doubles matches, nalists, and $1,000, $500 and $200 per • Saturday & Sunday, Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m. 8 a.m, to 5 p.m. from April 29 through May I. The largest team for the doubles winners, finalists and Cost: Included with membership tournament purse in Southwest Florida, semifinalists. Prizes also will be presented This specialized class will be held in the $7,500 in prize money t will enhance the in all other divisions, and all participants iap pool for those who desire a low-impact Tennis Courts competition. will receive goodie bags. cardiovascular workout in deeper water Reserve court time by calling 472-0345 "We are excited to use Bonita Bay Spectators are welcome at no charge. while utilizing aqua jogging equipment • Monday to Thursday, Club's first-class tennis facilities to show- Food and drinks will be available for pur- such as belts and ankle resistance. 6:30 to 8 p.m. case the kind of competitive tennis we see chase throughout the tournament. • Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. growing at all levels in Southwest Entry fees are $50 per person for open Masters Swimming • Saturday & Sunday, Florida," said Director of Tennis Paula play, $35 per person for other flights or Practices are Mondays. Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Scheb, a United States Professional $60 for two events. Registration deadline Fridays, 4 to 5 p.m. Tennis Association Master Professional. is April 25. To register, call 239-495- Cost: $50 per year for members, "We hope to not only attract a competitive 3573 or send an e-mail to $63 per year for non-members [email protected]. field of players but also a lot of people Masters Swimming is a program for seri- 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. who like to watch great tennis." The tournament site is the Bonita Bay ous swimmers ages 18 and over designed to The tournament, presented by David P. Club Tennis Center, which was rebuilt in improve stroke technique and to build 239-472-0345 Browne P.A. Board Certified Wills, Trust 2010 and has 18 Hai-Tru courts. The ten- endurance. Hours of Operation: & Estate Lawyer, kicks off Friday, April nis center is located in Bonita Bay, at the Monday-Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. 29 at 5 p.m. Play continues from 8 a.m. corner of West Terry Street and U.S. 41 in Aquaritis Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with the finals Bonita Springs. Monday and Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday, May 1. To learn more, call 239-949-5061 or Divisions include men's and women's visit www.bonitabayclub.net. 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SPORTS ZONE Toni (Melissa Leo) is con- 8:30 p.m. on WBBH cerned about her daughter's AUTO RACING WEDNESDAY MONDAY GOLF The Heritage, Third 1 Round. (Live) r The Paul Reiser Show (new cast member India En- FRIDAY 12:00 pm FSF Los Angeles 8:00 pm TNT First Round: Picking up Jonathan's (Ben nenga) emotional state. David Dodgers at Florida Marlins. Teams TBA. (Live) Walker From page 1B them with paper, then sewed it all togeth- er," said Walker, who moved to the island when she was 16. "My nana was always To go making stuff out of fabric — dolls, orna- ments and qther little things. So I began What: "People & Places" exhibit •s making dolls for my mom and my sister. To me, they felt more personal." When: Monday through Saturday Following high school, Walker attended 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Edison State College and Florida Through May 7 international University in Miami, where she focused her studies on Fine Arts. She Where: Watson MacRae Gallery recalled taking a three -dimensional sculp- 2340 Periwinkle Way, ture class at Edison, where she constructed Unit B3 a buffalo using only wire and cement. As a result of that project. Walker went on to For more information: display some of her creations at the Robert www.watsonmacraegallery.com Rauschenberg Gallery, where she took first place honors at a student showcase in 2006. exhibit in February 2010. uo "I'm glad that I stuck with my idea," "I'm not good at drawing. I'm much Walker said with a bit of a grin. "I feel very :£ better at using my hands," admits Walker, validated." who created her first figurative sculpture Her current exhibit features on life-sized - entitled "Telephone" - using chicken figure and several smaller (about 20-24 1 wire and plaster. "At that point, my artistic inches) figures, created out of bent lengths process was still evolving. But it seemed of wire, coarse string, hemp and natural like a direction I wanted to go in." rope, canvas, steel wool, dried flowers, fur Simultaneously, Walker began writing a JEFF LYSIAK as well as Walker's own hair. lot of introspective poetry. Leila Walker's "Journey To Acceptance" and "Tug Of War," on display But in which direction does Walker see "I was all about my writing, so the through May 7. herself moving in these days? sculptures I was making were a direct "I'm sort of happy working in life-sized reflection on how 1 was feeling about making larger figures, a decision that was "Since this was gonna be my last show, figures," she said. "I want my art to be myself," she added. met with some disapproval... at first. 1 wanted to make a bang. I wanted to make approachable. I want people to be able to Eventually, Walker created a second "Some of my professors thought I was a statement," said Walker. "But at the same relate to my work." "themed" sculpture, entitled "Telephone crazy to move in that direction," said time, I was very nervous." Gallery owner Maureen Watson has no 2." The artist described the piece as one Walker. "But.one professor — Ralph "Microcosm Of A Paradigm" captured doubt that Walker will be a success in 01 figure talking on a telephone, with a second Buckley - told me to ignore what they high praise at FIU's Spring 2009 BFA whichever direction she chooses. Pi figure also listening to the receiver. A third said. He told me, 'Keep working on it. showcase. And Walker has gone on to suc- "Consciously or unconsciously, people figure, standing a short distance away from You'll find your way.'" cess at other exhibitions, taking top honors really connect with Leila's artwork," said the others, eavesdrops on the conversation. I Her piece, entitled "Microcosm Of A at the 2009 BIG Arts Juried Sculpture Watson. "It's her originality. Sculptures While Walker's small-scale sculptures Paradigm," featuring four life-sized fig- Show and at her first exhibit as a profes- that are filled with odd bits of things that received a lot of praise from her professors ures, was featured as her final student sional artist, at Watson MacRae's make us think. That's what a good artist's and fellow students, she decided to start review exhibit at F1U. "Women's Stories: Love, Life & Dreams" work makes us do." Ad 24/7/363 @ or call to place your ad: (239} 574-S644 Free! Free! Free! Move Your Wheels For FREEi Sell your car, truck, van, boat for FREE! Item must be leSS than $5,000. Up to 12 words, private party only. Other restrictions apply. Heat & Air JOBS - Ready to work? FREE DEBT SOLUTION. End Drivers- No Experience- No Announcements 3 week accelerated program. Hands Financial Services Foreclosure and Debt Collections Help Wanted Problem. 100% Paid CDL Training. on environment. Nationwide certifi- within 90*Days. 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''••!• \ GAINESVILLE 91J63 Low 11:14 PM 11PM11:09PM 11:44 PM Beach 91/65 Thurs JACKSONVILLE 8&S9 SUNRISE Hi 91/65 Thurs KEY WEST S4/T8 ThursSSSAM 91/66 |¥i -, KISSIMMEE 87/65 Fri 6:58 AM Friday 91i66 Fri MIAMI B5/7S Low 2:30 AM I 3:13 AM 11:56 AM 12:54 AW 88/67 Sat £ ORLANDO 91/66 Hi 9.56 AM 7:46 AM 9:16AM!9:24AM 8:22AM 7:40 AM 8:11AM PANAMA CITY 84/65 PENSACOLA 81/68 Low 11:26 AM 8:10 AM 12:50 PMJ1O:52AM 9:50 AM 8:05 AM I 8:40 AM Springs SARASOTA 87/65 Hi 6:11 PM 4:01 PM 6:57 PM 5:39 PM 4:37 PM 3:22 PM 3:55 PM 4:26 PM Wind: ENE 7 KNOTS 91/65 Thurs ST. PETERSBURG ', 88/72 Low TALLAHASSEE 91/62 Hi Seas: 3 TO 5 FEET TAMPA 9Y/66 SUNSET Bay & Inland: Choppy VERO BEACH 86^67 Thurs 7:55 PM cape-coral-daily-breeze.com WEST PALM BEACH 8«f72 Fri 7:56 PM CO Good weather yields lots of good fishing Great weather and good Sanibel Beach near and late in the afternoon on the falling tide. the boat. The fish exploded from the water fishing - that's what it's Knapp'.s Point. The snook bite wasn't red hot, but patience with a giant leap and as the line parted my all about this month on the On the mornings with a was often rewarded with some good fish angler visiting from Illinois said with waters of Southwest brisk breeze, locating fish caught and released. Flounder up to 16 excitement, "What the heck was that!?!" Florida. It's that "you never off the beach was difficult inches and a few eating size mangrove Most of our snook we caught fishing the know what you will hook on the calm mornings tar- snapper were also caught from the creeks. light colored sand bottom off mangrove next" time of year as many pon could be sighted roiling On my boat, trout fishing was real good, shorelines in Matlacha Pass. Searching for anglers are finding out. Fish and free jumping. Captain snook fishing was good, but not great, the redfish, we often found several snook from of all sizes are moving Clark also reports snook are mackerel bite was slower than the previous each area and a few large trout. While we through our waters from big beginning their summer week and catching redfish of any size was did not have much success with redfish of to small, and you are just as migration to the beaches our biggest challenge. With the upcoming any size this week, we did catch and release likely to hook a tarpon on with fish showing up at both full moon, trout appear to be bunching up a number of nice snook up to 30 inches. All S your next cast as a trout. Sanibel and Captiva in the together in good numbers and most are slot our fish were caught while live bailing with 3 . Not too far off the beach- Capt. Bill Russell surf. fish with many larger. We boated trout all shiners. H es, within nine miles of Captain Cliff Simer week averaging 16 to 18 inches, with larg- This should be a great week for fishing: shore, anglers have reported reports good numbers of sea er fish up to 24 caught almost daily. with the full moon, we will see our highest catching gag grouper up to On the trout plus Spanish macker- Working the deeper grass flats adjacent afternoon tides of the year and strong water 30 inches plus kingfish el, flounder, cobia and to open water sand bars has worked best; movement. Yes, it's true that many game- while trolling deep diving Water snook in the waters of often once the bite starts, it just continues to fish feed heavily under the light of the big lures over ledges and reefs. Charlotte Harbor. The trout get better. Incoming tide was best, but we moon, but you can be assured that plenty Also over reefs, permit up to bite was good on the morn- also did well on trout on the afternoon will also be eating during the day, especial- 18 pounds were caught on live crabs and ing incoming tides over deep grass flats falling tide working potholes off the east- ly in the afternoons. Do yourself a favor cobia were also reported. near Bokeelia, with plenty offish in the 16- ern side of Charlotte Harbor. These same and get out there. Tarpon are beginning to make their to 18-inch class and a few each day up to areas, even the potholes also produced If you have a fishing story or for charter presence off the beaches and lower Pine 22 inches. Cobia up to twenty-nine inches mackerel, small jack crevalle, bluefish, lots information, please contact us at 239-283- Island Sound according to Captain Gary was also caught from the same area as were of small sharks and one tarpon hook-up. 7960 or www.fishpineisland.com. 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