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Week of August 5 -11, 2004 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 31, NUMBER 32 20 PAGES 75 CENTS City Council tightens rules on alligator policy By Kevin Duffy affected by these changes. Staff Writer The city will also request a limited Open Harvest permit from the state to The recent death of a Sanibel resident remove nuisance alligators over four from an alligator attack has prompted feet in length in residential, commercial city officials to change their policy and public lakes and ponds. State trap- regarding the predatory creatures in pers under that scenario will kill the ani- order to mirror that of the state. mals and sell their meat and skin, City Council, by a 5-0 vote, decided according to Natural Resources Director on Tuesday to alter SanibeJ's policy Rob Loflin. City Manager Judie toward '"nuisance" aliigatois to extend Zimomra noted that no Open Harvest to smaller animals. Specifically, alliga- permit has ever been issued on Sanibel. tors no longer have to meet Sanibel's Council's decision came before a eight-feet-or-greater threshold in order gathering of about 150 city residents to be relocated or destroyed. who packed BIG ARTS' Schein Hall. As a result of council's action, the Many paid emotional tributes to Janie city will now relocate alligators that are Melsek, a 54-year-old landscaper who at least four feet in length. Those ani- lost her life July 23 after being attacked mals will be released in conservation by a nearly 12 foot long alligator two areas on the island. II alligators of any days before. size exhibit aggressive tendencies, they "I will miss Janie and I hope 1 will will be destroyed. never have to lose a friend in this way "Nuisance" alligators are '.hose that again," said Gloria Hannan, adding that do not retreat when approached by an alligator swam across the pond where humans and display aggression by Melsek died during a memorial service approaching them. State policy is to last week to snap at a flower that was destroy such animals. Photo by Jenny Burnham tossed on the water's surface in her Sanibel lawmakers on Tuesday decid- Wildlife Committee chair, Vern Frankwicb. addresses City Council meeting at Schein memory. "You can't tell me that the alli- ed that large alligators found in residen- HaH. Also pictured in foreground from left is Natural Resources Director Rob Loflin gators in that pond had not been fed," tial and commercial aieas and areas of and Sanibel Chief of Police William Tomlinson, she said. high pedestrian traffic will aiso be Some Sanibel residents who regarded rss nuisance alligators. E\en and destroyed, :tlihou£h there WM not Vi._e \1avo: Dick Walsh said, complete agicen,^-.;; L.» tins point ..i< AliigiuT-, located in conservation ihose that make raider.,.-, "scei unsafe" See ALLIGATORS will now also be considered a nuisance first. areas — a designation that covers 67 page 3 "That's the pait that bothers :nc," percent of the island — will not be Sanibel Fire & Rescue in temporary quarters By jenny Burnham Staff Writer

Firelighters from the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District have taken up temporary quarters on Tarpon Bay Road, across from Bailey's General Store, while awaiting con- struction of a new firehouse. At the temporary site, trucks and olbef equipment are protected by a steel-supported canon-, c '..vtred '••- i'.h vinj! canvas, while \hc lirei'ijihieis ha\c (.jiu.M. • > . r>; auiaccni irailer. F\:e .'.v<'-i R.^siMe o\poc< to occjp- MSJ '-lie I. r ;hoLit J \i - !'ro new stti .i-jjiiiouse %iij pr>.;\id~ d \er.icic --oiage biiys. aNowing lor nz\u:i F\i . o! iir.; •„.;.. :.VJS and ;.•iic!>;enc> \ehiclcs. a-- vv-ll a^ an enier v.-;i(.\ helicopter pad, a fire jnd rescue ::ai;}i;i); i'acilisy. li\in^ • ::'„•• is -,p.. cious as tlie old FirehcniiO vS'.yii i'- •• -'.;*. .v:';.hcr^ .n. nctjusting. of the Turtle Totals f "'It's a minor incoi:\Oiii!.-nc^ fnr •'. •i ;;u;r!s.i •Hit- Sanibel ' irpon Bay Road. 1 ant; come,"' said Captain Pwpki'i of Sun; c! e ami 4 Season The Fire and Rescue DKtiL-t\ ,:jmin:stiai'\e offices Rjghl: One- ot'the Fire DepaAmcnfli's it*r«iDO«iarv vehicle are at 2340 Periwinkle Way behind (hc Village Shops til shelters on Tarpon Bay Road, False the same telephone number a.s before 472-5525. August 2, 2004 Nests Crawls East End 38 39 West End 149 295 ami n iYC Horns Captiva 65 66 252 400 » LETTERS page 6 Construction Local club heads Machines start delayed questioned • COMMENTARY page 7 to NY Totals this time last year:

» DATELINE pag<^ 8 C'onstiuction has been Six members from Sen. Bill Nelson ques- East End 31 83 9 REAL ESTATE page 10 delayed due to bad Sanibel-Captiva club tions the efficac} of West End 162 209 w eather. attend international confer- louch screen machines Captiva 125 98 • Sports page 12 ence in New York Cit\ Totals 318 390 s TV LISTINGS page 13

• POLICE BEAT page 14 See page 2 - - See page 4 See page 7 Hatches to date:

• CLASSIFIEDS page 17 East End 6 West End 34 Captiva 27 2 • Week of August 5- 11,2004 LI ISLAND REPORTER Causeway construction start Firefighters get forcible entry training By Jenny Burnham delayed due to weather Staff Writer Professional and volunteer firefighters By Jenny Burnham Monday, August 2, but weather in from the Sanibel Fire Control District Staff Writer Tampa delayed the barge that was to trained in forcible entry techniques on bring the pilings from Tampa to the con- Friday, July 23. Weather conditions have resulted in a struction site. The training took advantage of the slight delay in the start of construction A barge holding the crane that will planned demolishing of Firehouse Station 1, on the replacement of Span B of the drive the pilings is in place at Bent #14, as the firemen practiced on interior and Sanibe! Causeway. Lee County planned the bridge abutment where Island A and exterior doors at the firehouse and on the to begin pile driving operations on Bridge B meet. truck bay doors. Among the techniques the firemen prac- ticed were gapping doors by means of strik- ing and levering, using a hydraulic press to force a door open, and removing door hinges wiih .! K 1200 saw. This saw is used lo gain access io ceilings ami IOOIS and can be used u> eul fhroiigh hinges. Firelighleis also learned hou id make a suct-csslul loiuhle enu\ when .in individual

"'n hy Jenny Burnham Sanibel firefighter and paramedic, Bob Chewning, uses the "K12" cut off saw. behind a door has been overcome by smoke or fumes. Directing the training was Chief Bill Gustin of the Miami-Dade Fire District. Chief Gustin travels throughout Florida to train firemen in procedures for obtaining safe entry to locked, bolted, or shuttered buildings. According to Chief Gustin, lire- men in Miami-Dade and New York Ciiy arc among the most experienced in the nation in executing forced entries. Chief Rich Dickerson noted thai forcible f'riuii) u\ -Jenny liuluham entry training on the truck bay doors will be mi ONLY Chief Bili Gustin of the Miami-Dade Fire especially useful for the Sanibel firefighters, dJ District, known as the "Zen Master of who may be cailed upon to gain entry to Forcible Entry" demonstrates the use of homes that have been storm-shuttered for FOOTPRINTS <> MEMORIES the cut off saw. hurricane season. You're A Few Short Steps From The Buy One Pair of Shoes Get 2nd Pair at 1/2 Price! Best Shoe (of equal or lesser value) Offer Exp. 9/J0/04 Store In Southwest 1547 Florida .•VW» I.••-,•- hoe EURO COMFORT

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ALLIGATORS ; From page 1 -4 addressed council were of the opinion "nuisance" alligators runs from June to that tourists, as well as subcontractors, May. One alternative weighed by coun- are largely responsible for feeding alli- cil was to forfeit the permit and allow gators. Greater use of bilingual signage the state to oversee alligator policy on throughout the island, informing visi- Sanibel. tors of the danger and illegality of feed- Chief of Police William Tomlinson ing the animals, was suggested. Signage said that the number of calls to the city placed in rental units, perhaps even in complaining about alligators has the form of refrigerator magnets, was reached 163 for 2003-04, up from 102 also discussed. such calls from 2002-03 and 139 calls in Non-nuisance alligators reaching 2001-02. Seventeen alligators were four feet will be relocated to conserva- relocated and nine were destroyed by tion areas, and state trappers will state trappers during 2003-04, respond to complaints when the alliga- Tomlinson said, with 12 relocated and tor exceeds four feet. Special considera- three destroyed in 2002-03 and 11 relo- tion will be granted to residents who cated and 8 destroyed during 2001-02. complain about smaller alligators being Following the Melsek incident, the a potential threat to their children. city responded to 28 nuisance calls, Jodi Lucker, a resident of Gumbo Tomlinson said. Of those, eight alliga- Limbo, told council she received a scare tors ranging in size from five feet eight recently when an alligator approached inches to almost 12 feet were relocated. Photo by Jenny Bumham her in an aggressive manner while she Loflin said that state policy is to Approximately 150 people came to Schein Hall at BIG ARTS for Tuesday's City was spending time with her family. leave alligators that are less than four Council meeting. "I feel for Janie and her family," she feet in their natural habitat if they do not "a reasonable balance between protect- places like the Everglades is also not an said. demonstrate aggressive behavior. An ing human beings and the environment." option because they might transmit dis- Another resident, Claudia Burns, said "inordinate" number of complaints will Susan White, deputy resource man- eases to other alligators and would like- that feeding alligators isn't the only trigger the Open Harvest permit, he ager for J.N. "Ding" Darling National ly engage in death battles over territory, problem, and that city lawmakers need said. Wildlife Refuge, supported the city's Loflin said. to determine at what size an alligator "That will be wholesale slaughter," decision. The state's policy ""is good Vern Frankwich, chairman of the will begin to lose its fear of man. said Kristie Seaman Anders, education policy," she said. Sanibel Island Wildlife Committee, said "We cannot afford" to ignore the mes- director for the Sanibel-Captiva Melsek's brother, Lee Melsek, told people who feed alligators should be sages we are getting from Janie Conservation Foundation. the council that their action might be required to attend classes on first viola- Melsek's death," she said. Nonetheless, Anders told council that lacking because over half of Sanibel is tion as a way of encouraging people to The city's annual permit for handling she supported their decision, calling it designated conservation land where alli- report them. On Sanibel violators are gators 'would be exempt. subject to a $500 fine and 60 days in "There's nothing to stop them from jail- walking away from a conservation area Alligators are listed as Threatened on City Council agrees to pay $150,000 and jumping into someone's pond," he the Federal Register, and as a Species of said. "I think we are at the point of Special Concern by the State of Florida. putting Band-Aids over this problem." Anders said that alligators are vital to for Old Schoolhouse Theater building Loflin said that completely eradicat- bird rookeries because they prey on rac- By Kevin Duffy is structurally sound enough to withstand ing Sanibel of alligators is not an coons and snakes, animals that often rob Staff Writer the move. option. eggs from nests. Councilman Steve Brown, who is a past "It's not possible legally, and basical- "We'd be overrun with raccoons oth- The final piece of the Historical Village board president of the Old Schoolhouse ly an over-reaction, in our opinion," he erwise," she said. and Museum was completed Tuesday Theater Foundation, said that "the most said. when City Council approved the purchase important thing" that the city is receiving Relocating problem alligators to of the Old Schoolhouse Theater, paving the in the transaction is the saving of human way for its inclusion among the city's other life by moving bicyclists out of the path of landmark structures. motorists by extending the right-of-way. Council considers design changes at Causeway Blvd. Council, by a 5-0 vote, approved the Sanibel resident Edgar Burton, who had city's purchase of the. building from the urged the Planning Commission not to By Kevin Duffy for consideration before coming back to Old Schoolhouse Theater Foundation for approve the move, did not attend the coun- Staff Writer council in September for final approval. $150,000, utilizing grant money in that cil meeting Tuesday but said in a telephone Jack Freeman, traffic engineer for amount obtained from the Tourist interview he was "disappointed but not sur- City staff received approval on the Kittleson & Associates, told council Development Council in July. The pur- prised" by council's action. initial design of Causeway Boulevard that the new design will include five chase also includes the conveyance of 20 Purchasing the building without first from City Council on Tuesday, and con- feet of shoulder on each side of the feet of right-of-way to the city to extend obtaining an appraisal represents "poor sidered how the changes would affect roadway and a left turn lane of 16M feet the bike path at the present theater location, policy" for the city, he said. residents of Mariner Pointe. in width. The inclusion of the shoulders, 1905 Periwinkle Way. "This has been a political railroad," Planning Director Bruce Rogers told he said, was important from a safety Not included is the West Wing addition, Burton added. "Staff, I believe, was council that Lee County's initial design standpoint. which will be removed from the structure instructed to push it through." for span C of the Sanibel Causeway — "It allows vehicles coming on and off prior to the relocation. Burton, who served as a volunteer at the the closest to the island — includes the island to encroach a little," Freeman Since grant money is being used, the Schoolhouse for 12 years and later on the access points remaining at their current said. "If you didn't have the shoulders purchase will in no way impact the general board of directors before resigning to locations. in there it would be a concern for me." fund, City Manager Judie Zimomra said: become its architect of record, said that the Mariner Pointe Manager Nick The inclusion of a "refuge" for vehi- The city also has $230,000 it can draw west wing addition shouldn't be removed Chieffo told the council that residents cles seeking to turn left off of Sextant from, if needed, from an endowment left to because it has been recognized as part of a were hoping for an acceleration lane in Drive is also key to safety, Freeman Sanibel by a former resident, Harriett historic structure. Both the building and the order to safely merge onto the cause- said. Mariner Pointe resident Sandra Spoth. The endowment is restricted in that grounds were listed on the Local Register way. Staff dismissed the idea, saying it Gilbert said that it might help to address it can only be used for historical purposes, of Historic Sites and Structures prior to would pose more of a danger, to her concerns and those of her neighbors. said Zimomra. Tuesday's transaction. motorists attempting to make a left turn "The divider may help a little bit, but Members of the Planning Commission, "Suddenly no one seems to care about off Sextant Drive. the area should be as long and as large who recommended the purchase to council it," Burton said of the removed add-on. "It "We're talking about safety verses as possible to give us a fighting chance," during their meeting July 27, had discussed shouldn't be removed from that designa- pavement," Chieffo said. she said. whether the building was sufficiently tion." The council agreed unanimously to "You can sit there indefinitely, the sound to be moved to the Historic Village Foundation Board President Chuck eliminate the parking lot on the west stress level is very high," Councilman at 950 Dunlop Road. Sanibel resident Jack Ketteman said that the agreement with the side of Causeway Boulevard; replace a Steve Brown said. "It's a terrible situa- Koc asked council why the city, which had purchaser of the land calls for the building portion of the Mechanically Stablized tion for those people." never purchased a historic structure before, to be removed prior to the closing date of Earth Wall with a sloped, vegetative In a related move, council also gave was suddenly doing so without the benefit August 16, or for a contract to be in place embankment; extend the guardrail used it's approval to a roundabout concept of an independent appraisal. with language stipulating that it be in conjunction with the embankment; for the intersection of Causeway "If it collapses in transit, is the city removed no later than Dec. 31, 2004. and to include a "refuge island" for Boulevard and Periwinkle Way. The obligated to buy the building anyway?" he The theater will take its place among motorists seeking to make the left turn vote was 3-2, with Council members asked. eight other historic structures at the village,- off Sextant Drive onto the roadway. Jim Jennings and Judy "Workman voting Zimomra replied that everyone involved which includes the Rutland Home and Rogers said that the design sugges- no. with the transaction, including the compa- Miss Charlotta's Tea Room. tions would be forwarded to the county ny charged with moving it, believes that it

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MARY LOIJ BAILEY • CHUCK BEMGSTMOM 4 239-472*1511 * ll *"> 4 • Week of August 5 - 11, 2004 Q ISLAND REPORTER Local Zontians attend International Last week's weather Conference in New York City High Low Rain Over 2200 Zontians from 56 countries adults in the world are women...Yet, we July 28 88 77 0.05 Note: Rainfall levels are recorded from descended on New York City July 3-8 for know that family health and well-being July 29 90 77 0.08 the morning of the day given to the fol- the biennial meeting. Sanibel/Captiva club rest on the education of women, and edu- lowing morning. representatives included President Darla cating females results in lower birth July 30 92 77 0.55 Letourneau, Vice-President Nola Theiss, rates,lower infant mortality rates, and July 31 89 77 0.57 Immediate Past President Susan Dunn, lower maternal death rates." In summary, Aug. 1 87 75 1.08 President-Elect Karen Pati, Past President "Zontians are capable, enthusiastic and Aug. 2 86 76 0.33 Joan Good, and Author Niravi Payne. energetic people who are dedicated to Aug. 3 87 79 0.29 Source: Island Water Association

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Redfish Lo Pass Hi- Lo 1:20 p 6:51 a 7:33 a 8:31 a 9:39 a 6:51 p 0, Lo 11:44 p Nola Theiss, Karen Pati, Darla Letourneau, Joan Good, and Susan Dunn at the Today Show. Punta Lo Business meetings included updates on improving the status of women. We must Rassa #f; international service projects including continue that mission because a better Lo 1:15 p 6:46 a 7:28 a 8:26 a 9:34 a 6:46 p "Anti-Trafficking" in world for women is a better world." Bosnia/Herzegovina, "Preventing Additional speakers included the P Violence Against Women" in India, "Aids International Scholarship winners. The Lo 11:39 p Prevention and Micro-Credit," in Niger audience was entranced by the knowledge and "Elimination of Neo-Natal Tetanus" and comprehension of world affairs from Sanibel Lo in Afghanistan (which immunized almost these young women from China, Germany Light :W 3:10* 1 million women of child bearing age in and the U.S. 2003). The Young Woman In Public Affairs Lo 12:04 p 5:35 a 6:16 a 7:06 a 8:04 a 5:50 p The local representatives were charged Award Recipient acknowledged the •'.1;fd p p. '™3f48 -p. 4:54 a- 3:52 a with researching the trafficking project(s) importance of understanding international Lo 11:41 p 6:55 p as they prepare to focus on Southwest customs, yet refused to accept female gen- 6:39 p Florida as a destination for sex slaves and ital mutilation, as it only serves to extend Captiva Lo forced labor. In so doing they met with the male dominance over-females. In other (Outside) Hf professional women from Sweden arid words, respecting cultural differences does 4:25 4 ; 4:52 a- &:f8 a Australia working toward the same goals not extend to accepting actions which are 10:51 a 5:37 a 6:19 a 7:17a 8:25 a 5:37 p of reclaiming the lives of these women wrong. Lo 12:06 p .'5:47 p 4:42 p who often find themselves in worlds Contributions of almost $3 million enabled Zonta International to award: 10:19 p 10:30 p unknown to them, without any documen- Lo tation or power to leave their slave condi- • 70 Amelia Earhart Fellowships to tions. women becoming educated in aero- Zonta International and local clubs space fields from 23 countries. This work with partner organizations which scholarship honors Earhart, one of island have the expertise to deal with issues' Zonta's early members. through financial support and advocacy. Members of the Sanibel-Captiva Zonta • 42 Jane Klausman Women in Business Scholarships to women from 13 coun- SANIBEL AND CAPTJVA, FLORIDA club have voted to focus on the trafficking issue as their International issue of choice tries 2340 Periwinkle Way, P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, EL3.W7 . because Florida is a destination and- mar- • 54 Young Women in Public Affairs . The Island Reporter is Sanibel's newspaper ket for these women. It is the club's intent Awards to young women from 19 coun- of record, published each Thursday with to become educated on the issue, research tries more than 2,600paid subscribers, and is those groups best able to deal with the • 12 projects designed to reduce violence the primary news source for islanders. problem on a local level, and advocate and against women and children over the educate about the issue. long term; and '. Terri Incoming International President Mary • 4 International Service Projects in three Tonya Ellen Bittner (Chief Administrative Law Squibb Blackmore countries: Afghanistan, Bosnia/ Group Judge for the US Department of Justice) is Herzegovina, and India Publisher an advocate of Zonta's mission, to These funds and programs are supple- improve "women's health, education and mented by local projects. economic self-sufficiency." She discussed And, although Zonta's achievements the pervasive gender inequality: "Sixty are impressive, we acknowledge that our •r million women who should be alive today funds are limited, but OUR ADVOCACY are not — because of gender-based vio- Advertising IS UNLIMITED. This is the purpose of Deadlines lence, ranging from dowry killings in local clubs, to further the Zonta resolu- India, acid-throwing in Bangladesh,and tions with local service projects and advo- Display: domestic violence in the United States... Noon Tuescl;i> Shirlene cacy. Zonta provides seed money to part- Grasgreen "Disparities in education are also of ner with local organizations to raise Classified: Cl.l ,-.i;ifi! concern: Two-thirds of all the illiterate 4 p.m. Moml.i> Renny Kevin Marguerite Severance Duffy Burns Holidays: Executive Staff Writer Real Estate (Schedule Dine Dockside and Injoy Mouthwatering Editor changes) Aoct. Exec. Delights I torn the Sea Member • Florida Press Associat'wii It Doesn't Get Any Fresher! • Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Comm-1- • Affiliate member • Board ofRealtoi > l FPA award-winning newspaper Joy Gramma Dofs 1 l _ Postal Information Simpkins i_ Periodical-rate postage paid at Saiulvl IVxJiicTion Seaside Saloon Jenny Amy Post Office, FL Burnham Fleming Postmaster: Winner of 14 Taste of the Staff Writer Staff Writer Send address changes to the Serving Islands "Awards" Island Reporter P.O. Box 809 Lunch I I: U) \M Sanibel, FL 33957 Our latest win for Dinner ">:()() I'M Subscriptions "THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE Mail delivery for I year — f.iki.- oui A\.uliihk> AWARD" Located at... Florida taxes included: Sanilwl Mfirina (.MN.YachNiun Lee County. $25 • U.S. or split. $31 ( omi-1 S'.'C Wh\ ! Saniljel, FL t: CORP. 472-8138 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of August 5 - 1.1, 2004 • 5 International College holds Fort Myers President's Council induction

Steve Greenstein, executive director ing for a person than to receive an educa- • Janet E. Forrer, of the Sanibef-Captiva Chamber of tion. I have so much respect for people - Charitable Volunteer Commerce and Sandy Stilwell, who reach a decision in their life tb return • Michael P. Geml, owner of Capitva Island inn, among to school. If these people are willing to inductees President, Busey Bank make sacrifices for the sake of education, • Thad Gentleman, then I'm willing to make what sacrifices I International College announced yester- Can to help make their academic dream VP Arnold Gentleman & Assoc. day its inaugural Fort Myers President's come true " • John Gnagey, Principal, Council, which includes 24 business, law McMahan is optimistic the Fort Myers The Worthington Group enforcement and hospital representatives. Council's experience in and knowledge of • Randall Henderson, Jr. The induction ceremony was held Lee County will help the College become Ward 5 Councilman Thursday, July 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at The Steve Greenstein Sandy Stilwell an integral part of the community —just as Club at Renaissance, 12821 Renaissance • Tom Hoolihan, President the Naples President's Council has done Way, in Fort Myers. Greenstein said he is looking forward Heritage Residential Group to helping the College fulfill its academic for the Naples campus. • Tom Horton, CEO, Palm Printing The installation of a Lee County "The Council will be able to establish Council was a logical step, particularly as mission. • Paula Kaminski, Edwards Jones "Attending college can be a life-chang- greater awareness in the community about the new Fort Myers campus inches closer International College, improve network- • Stephen Kolody, Attorney to its scheduled April 2005 opening, ing experience," Greenstein added. "International College creates opportu- ing opportunities, and aid with advance- • Nora Price explained International College President ment efforts n including some fundrais- Nora Price Antiques & Interiors Terry P. McMahan. The new Fort Myers nities for its students by defining their existence and allowing them to pursue a ing," McMahan said. "The Council will • Michael Reitmann campus will be located at 4501 Colonial be pivotal in directing us in the right Boulevard, off Winkler Extension, within better life for themselves and their fami- Executive Vice President, Lee BIA lies." direction to enhance,academic programs • Scott D. Robertson city limits. for our students. This is an exciting time The role of the new Council will be to Valenti, said he also is eager to serve on Founder, Benefit Port Southeast International College's new Fort Myers for the College as it expands into the Fort assist the College in building awareness, Myers area." • Rod Shoap, Lee County Sheriff and development and fundraising projects President's Council by providing input on International College graduate through established relationships with community needs and acting as a sound- • Theodore Steele, Steele Truck Center ing board for potential new programs. The other 22 Council members are: local business and community leaders. It • Sandy Stilwell, Captiva Island Inn also will be charged with participating on "I think International College serves a • Jackie Cadkin • John W. Steakley, Smith Barney various steering committees. very important, but often, absent role in William Valenti, Sr., President and the community by providing an opportu- • Joseph P. D'Alessandro, former Lee • David S. Vargas, . CEO, Florida Gulf Bank, will serve as the nity for working adults to obtain an edu- County State Attorney Pres./CEO The Vargas Group Council's chairman. Steve Greenstein, cation — while at the same time — maxi- • Marianne deVargas, COO, The Vargas • John Weist, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director, Sanibel-Captiva mizing the contributions to themselves as Group Lee Memorial Health System Islands Chamber of Commerce, will act as well as the community," Valenti said. "I • Richard Durnwald, Northwestern Vice Chair. don't think there is anything more liberat- Mutual Financial Network Sanibel '-Public Library temporary closing

The Sanibel Public Library will be enhanced computer services area, and closed through Saturday, August 15 and three new meeting rooms. Parking under will reopen on Monday, August 16 at 9 the building will be restored. Log on to a.m. During this time furniture and equip- www.sanlib.org or call 472-2483 for more ment will be installed and staff and volun- information about the library. Regular teers will move into the expanded library library hours are. Monday and Thursday, 9 space. New features of the expanded a.m. io 8 p.m.; Tuesday,-Wednesday, and library will be the addition of DVDs to the Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays audiovisual collection, an enlarged and (summer) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Nola Theiss addresses the International The International Board presided over the ceremonies in Board on behalf of the PUBLIC NOTICE front of the international flags Sanibel/Captiva Club awareness and create solutions to local around the World (locally and internation- problems. Success can be seen hi our part- ally/globally). Zontians are community The Sanibel City Council nership with the Southwest Florida leaders, professionals, and volunteers Addiction Service (SWFAS): After an ini^ working together to provide service, advo- tial "Life Skills" program, the center was cacy and funds to strengthen women's will convene the regularly able to secure a grant for a full-time lives.Induction ceremonies stress: Counselor to continue the efforts Zonta "Membership in Zonta is an honor and a scheduled meeting on initiated. privilege. It is also a responsibility". But, what would life be without a bal- "Zonta offers our members, who have Tuesday, August 17, 2004 ance of work and play? The club represen- been successful in their own careers, the tatives enjoyed the opportunity to see the opportunity to give back, and to make a at 9:00 a. m. sites of NYC with a 4th of July river boat difference to women both at home and cruise, during which they engaged in inter- abroad through service and advocacy." As national trade with the Taiwan club, offer- Susan Dunn told Willard on the Today at MacKenzie Hall ing their patriotic hats for Zonta show, "Check it out!" International Pins.Temporary fame was Lots of new ideas for the club came out 800 Dunlop Road Way also achieved with a brief interview with of the trip, such as publicity based on the Willard Scott on the Today Show, promot- number of published authors in our group, Public is welcome. ing Zonta International. recognized artists, and the creation of Still you may ask: What is Zonta, Who "spunky" eyeglass holders to be sold at the is Zonta? The Zonta Club of Sanibel- Key West Convention, inspired by Nola's Captiva works to improve the lives of new business, "Spunksters for your Complete agendas are available at the City Web site: women on the Islands, in Lee County and Spectacles". www, mysanibel .com. A copy of the agenda is also posted on the bulletin board outside City Hall. Agendas subject to amendment. SUSAN BLUEHS IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE Health Gare Services COUNCIL ON ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING/HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE o THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, TO A FULL RANGE OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY ANISLAND RESIDENT INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANY Bathing & Personal Care • Companion Care SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. Meal Preparation • Transportation • 24 Hour Care Medication Management • Safety Management IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO Blood Pressure, Cardiac & Pulmonary Management PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT JIM Diabetic Care • Wound Care • Colostomy & Ileostorny Care ISOM, MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES NO LATER Alzheimers Care • Terminal Illness Care & Management THAN ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS. TELEPHONE 239-472-3700 FOR ASSISTANCE IF HEARING IMPAIRED, Susan Bluehs, R.Pi. (239)472-3327 TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE AT 711. Lie. 3021 1154 6 • Week of August 5-11, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER is in our best interests. A decaying bridge and spiraling We have prepared a document that we believe is fair to costs-are not in our interests. Does fie City have the funds all, and could be passed almost as written. It deals only with LETTERS to deal with this? How much are these lawsuits costing the "Emergency Build Back" issue. It does not in any way Sanibel's taxpayers? How much more will it cost after all is address redevelopment. We have taken great care in prepar- said and done? Since Sanibel is located in Lee County, we ing this document and believe we have addressed the burn- To the Editor: residents are caught, in a vise as our tax dollars are used to ing issues concerning this subject This presentation may I have the opportunity to visit Florida and Sanibel- finance the battle between city and county. Is this in our best be viewed on line at www.sanibelrealtors.com under the Captiva several times a year. My wife and I have always interests? Are we suing ourselves? Government Affairs button. We encourage all Sanibel enjoyed the beautiful drive over the causeway on the way to I see things as being out of control, with one side suing Property Owners to read it carefully and forward their opin- and off of the islands. As relatively frequent visitors, we the other and the other side threatening to sue, etc. My view ions to the Sanibel City Council. have read with much interest the issues regarding the bridge is that the fixed span option will not be dropped due to these The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REAL- and causeway replacements. lawsuits. The process will only continue to stall as financial TORS, in submitting this Proposal, would like the City Recently, we have read about proposed increases in the bleeding continues to plague residents and businesses. Council, the Planning Commission and staff to study this tolls for the use of the new Sanibel passageway. We person- Let's hope that the weakening structure does not result in document carefuHy and encourage public input and debate ally do not find this burdensome. However, we are puzzled tragedy, as Council continues with this well intended, but ill- as soon as possible. We respectfully request the ability to be by the proposal. advised action. involved in this project through completion and passage of We also travel to Fort Myers Beach and the other com- Iurge you to reconsider and drop me lawsuit. Thank you. this ordinance. Hurricane season is upon us and it would munities on tiur trips and the bridge to Fort Myers Beach — Robert Feldman give everyone some piece of mind knowing that this and the other shore communities on our trips and the bridge Sanibel "Ordinance" is in process and would be in place as soon as to Fort Myers Beach is very similar to the one proposed for possible. Sanibel.This bridge and its approaches have no tolls. I suggest the the county and the other funding agencies To the Editor: — DavidL. SchuUenfrei, CRS, GRI who built the Fort Myers bridge find a similar scheme for On July 27, 2004 the Sanibel & Captiva Islands 2004 President, Sanibel Captiva Islands building the Sanibel bridge and eliminate the Sanibel tolls. Association of REALTORS delivered to Judie Zimomra, Association of REALTORS If residents, resort and service employees and visitors can Sanibel City Manager, a proposed "Emergency Build Back travel for free to Fort Myers Beach'—why not to Sanibel. Ordinance." With the assistance of David Depew, a City — H. J. Murawski Planner, and Bob Pritt, past Sanibel City Attorney, the To the Editor: Farmington Hills, Ml Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS has I never met Janie Melsek, who died on July 23 as a result been diligently attempting to write an "Emergency Build of an alligator attack on July 21.. Back Ordinance" ("Ordinance") since October 2003. Our But after her incredibly transporting tribute at the com- To the Editor: goal is to provide a usable working draft of an "Ordinance" munity house on July 30,1 felt as if I knew her. I have lived and worked on Sanibel for the past 12 years mat will allow a build back of nonconforming properties. How I wish I'd had the privilege of knowing her when and during this time period, City Council decisions have This effort proved to be a very difficult, complicated and she was alive. generally had a positive effect on my life. time consuming issue to address. Our committee Hstened — Claudia Burns Unfortunately, with this bridge controversy, Council has very carefully, over many months to many different Island Sanibel chosen an untenable position, one that cannot be beneficial organizations' and individual citizens' points of view and to the people they were elected to represent. The three coun- concerns on this subject. We tried very hard to incorporate To the Editor: cil members who oppose the fixed span are wreaking finan- all of these concerns and issues into the "Emergency Build Sincethe Revolutionary War is very much in vogue these cial havoc upon us, the voters who elected them to do what Back Ordinance." days, I'll start by quoting Ben Franklin who addressed the delegates with, "If we do not hang together, we most assuredly will hang separately." And if we aren't careful it will be from a bi-rise! The Federal Flood Regulations have recently been changed. Before we change anything in our buildmg codes shouldn't we know what those changes are, and how they affects us? Some decisions on beach front property build back may be out of our hands due to Federal regulations The Planning Committee has the ominous task in front of it to sensibly allow for rebuilding while protect the sanctu- ary aspect of the island. That part can't be over emphasized, and needs constant reflection. Before we become incorporated Lee County had in mind a population of 90,000 for SanibeL Lots of tax dollars supped away with our becoming a city. Since much* of Sanibel can no longer be built off, up is the only way to go to maximize property values and with-them ta^es. How many lanes would the bridge be to evacuate that crowd? It's vacation time for the owners and the general manager, and that — Karen Storjohann leaves me (Bobby) the operations manager in charge, and fm run- Sanibel ning an unauthorized sate. My warehouses are packed full and the display floor is full and I have more Florida Style Furniture coming To the Editor: . Over $99,000,000 would currently be available had in next week, I need more room, so the Hot Summer Sale has bean the Lee Board of County extended and I added some more items that must be soJd NOW. Re- Commissioners escrowed the tolls we've paid since member FAST, FREE DELIVERY the next day in most cases. Don't 1989. This amount covers the costs projected by Lee wait the Hot Summer Sale ends when they return from vacation on DOT for the entire Sanibel Causeway project. the 16th of August. All toll payers should be asking ''where did the money go?" And we need to be demanding answers from the Lee BOCC Save Our Bay Inc. is suing Lee County to recover res- idents' arid business's increased costs due to the weight restrictions in place since early 2003. Lastly, it's a sad day when the Board of Directors of the Sanibel & Captiva Chamber of Commerce endorse a HOT MATTRESS bridge construction project whose end result of an increase in tolls will ultimately hurt the very business K SPECIALS members whom they represent. Less costly options are TWIN FULL QUEEN KlNfi available for endorsing. GOOD! 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decision to widen the county-owned road easy. Periwinkle is a county road leading that we call Periwinkle? Is it time for us to an unincorporated part of the county— go beyond lip service about auto conges- Captiva. There are precedents for moni- tion and really identify alternative accept- toring the number of,vehicles allowed able modes and management of trans- into a particular place at a given time. port? Can you really say "no, non-residents Limiting public parking protects our can't cross the causeway today at 1 PM. natural systems — somewhat. It doesn't Come back at 2:30?" Sanibel Plan Update ease Periwinkle congestion. Would electronic signs on Summerlin What if we use off-island parking and work if they are linked to a low powered Transportation bring people here on trolleys? Will that radio station that advises people to seek solve anything other than making more another destination or another time to Seventh in a series of commentaries roads. Thirty-five percent of trips are room for other cars to come while visit Sanibel? work related. Seventeen percent are depositing more people in one place on Would it help to encourage county By Carla Brooks Johnston, Chair homeowners. Thirteen percent are non- the beach? officials to create other Sanibel-like desti- Sanibel Planning Commission resident visitors staying more than one Is the trolley idea workable if it only nations? day: Thirty-five percent are day-trippers applies to employees and visitors to How can Sanibel prevent the knee-jerk Are you too busy to think about trans- and others. major resorts and tourist destinations? reaction—pave more land? Such policy portation? Fine. Just remember that The Sanibel Plan says increasing auto Could on-demand transport then carry only benefits the asphalt and concrete whether you walk, run, traffic is not acceptable. Yet visitors between resorts and shops, industry. Faster roads don't benefit, but cycle, drive, boat, or fly, traffic worsens. The explod- restaurants or island attractions? That hurt, business; shoppers drive by. They transportation gets you , ; .„ . ing population in Southern might reduce worker traffic, visitor traf- don't benefit realtors; people don't want where you need to go. «;.••• Lee County brings visitors. fic, and traffic for day-trippers who drive to live near auto thoroughfares. They Except during tourist season The County's highrise to the Wildlife Refuge. There's prece- don't benefit residents; people look for on Sanibel. That's when dri- bridge is designed to dent; National Parks and similar sites 'home' to be quiet and peaceful. ving is parking and you increase road capacity. limit auto traffic, requiring the public to A Commissioner in a neighboring either don't go, or you find Attractions — touted in use public transport vehicles with fre- county recently said that increasing road alternative transportation. advertisements — draw visi- quent schedules and convenient stops. capacity to solve congestion is similar to On August 10th, 2004, at tors. Visitors leave praising Wish you could stay out of your car a fat person loosening their belt to solve City Hall at 9 a.m. Sanibel's Sanibel. Real estate values during season? If you could walk or cycle their problem instead of dieting. Please state designated 'local plan- increase. Island activities or use a golf cart to transport you to buy give us your ideas about how Sanibel can ning agency' (the Planning and businesses thrive. For a bottle of milk or an ice cream cone, alleviate the traffic problem and simulta- Commission) continues its how long? When does the might that cut the stress? It certainly neously save our lifestyle? Please come state mandate (FS 163.3191) Carla Brooks Johnston aggravation caused by con- could encourage exercise and enable con- to the meeting or send an email to the to 'prepare the evaluation gestion drive people away? venience if one didn't need a car for short Planning Commission at and appraisal' of the Sanibel Plan. When do air pollution health problems errands in the neighborhood. One report [email protected] and to the City Transportation is the topic. Please come. (carbon monoxide, particulate matter, says that foot traffic is the single Council at [email protected]. Share your views. ground level ozone) become unaccept- strongest economic generator for island The island is at a crucial turning point. Sanibel's Traffic Committee reported able? Could real estate values drop? retail sales. How can the Chamber and the Your participation — or lack of it — will that 9,000 vehicles per day is 'the limit What's solved if we build a rotary at city encourage neighborhood businesses? set the priorities for Sanibel's future. for reasonable movement.' During season the island's entrance? Might that lead to a 'Close Sanibel,' others say. That's not over 12,000 vehicles per day are on island

ed a high number of under votes using touch of these problems. Is it in fact, voter error or screen machines. I would further recom- machine error? mend that field tests be conducted in some The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) On voting machines: of the counties using optical scan machines. required states to create election reform I believe that a test conducted in specific plans. Florida's HAVA plan reveals that A letter from Senator Bill Nelson precincts and counties that have demonstrat- Florida received $2,976,755 in federal dol- to the Florida Secretary of State ed high numbers of under votes, and testing lars for this fiscal year to be distributed to the voters registered in these counties as par- The Honorable Glenda E. Hood Voters are understandably concerned ticipants, would be more effective in deter- See VOTING Secretary of State about the findings in these reports and seri- mining what problems exist, and the source Florida Department of State ous questions are raised about the right to page 13 R.A. Gray Building vote and the right to have it counted as 500 S. Bronough intended. It is important to answer these Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 questions clearly and determine the reason why there were 1,544 votes not counted in Dear Glenda: 2002 in the 31 precincts in Miami-Dade, ENJOY A PIECE Thank you for your call on July 29, and and why there were 2,193 votes not counted the reports and information following to in 15 counties using touch screen machines address the growing public concern regard- during March's presidential preference pri- OF PARADISE ing the new touch screen voting machines. mary. The information you provided does not During our telephone call you stated that In the Comfort of your own Home make it clear as to why there is a higher error the Secretary of State does not have the rate with touch screen machines compared authority to call for a statewide audit of the Read The Island's Community Newspaper to optical scan machines (the findings of the voting system. I was under the impression South Florida Sun Sentinel report) and does that the Florida Statutes provide the respon- not explain the findings in the ACLU report sibility to the Secretary of State to: showing a high error rate on touch screen (3) Aptively seek out and collect the data machines in the 2002 gubernatorial race in and statistics necessary to knowledgeably Miami-Dade County, and does not explain scrutinize the effectiveness of election the disproportionate impact on voters in cer- laws[;] tain precincts. (4) Provide technical assistance to the The Sun-Sentinel study analyzed votes supervisors of elections on voter educa- cast on optical scan machines and touch tion and election personnel training ser- screen machines in the presidential prefer- vices [; and] ence primary where there was only race on (6) Provide voter education assistance to the ballot. "Under votes" occurred eight the public. times more frequently with touch screen The • (jrOQCl fVCWS 'paperfeaturing machines than optical scan machines. The study, which focused on 350,000 ballots cast Ha. Stat. § 97.012. ISLAND HAPPENINGS, EVENTS TO COME, ' statewide, revealed that touch screen Florida's election laws require that the ARTS& ENTERTAINMENT, REAL ESTATE, HOME SECTION, machine counties reported 2,193 instances Department of State assure that electronic where voters failed to cast a vote. By com- voting systems meet stringent requirements • CROSSWORD PUZZLE, THE ENVIRONMENT AND MORE. parison, optical scan machines, in use by 52 in order to be used for elections. One counties, recorded only 176 "no votes" dur- requirement is that the system must be capa- Keep Informed - Subscribe Today ing the same election. ble of correctly counting votes. Fla. Stat § This study established a no vote ratio of 101.5606(4). As you know, Florida law per- 1.09% in touch screen counties, and 0.13% mits the Department to reexamine any sys- in the optical scan counties. If the voter tem or part thereof for the purpose of updat- ing the certification of the system. I believe . Annual turnout in the 2004 presidential election is NAME the same as it was in 2000, and these error that such a reexamination, and an investiga- Subscription tion into the findings contained in the Sun- Lee County STREET . NO._ rates are applied, it would mean that 35,000 $22.00 voters would not have their votes recorded. Sentinel and ACLU reports, is appropriate. CITY _STATE___ ZIP By comparison, the counties using the opti- A complete review of the voting system, PHONE _ cal scan machines, less than 4,000 votes especially in the counties using touch screen Annual machines, appears warranted in light of the Subscription U PAYMENT ENCLOSED J BILL ME J VISA J MASTERCARD would have been recorded as "no votes." Florida The ACLU published a report analyzing reports of problems. In my previous letter I ACCOUNT NO called for an "audit," and in our discussions $28.00 the use of touch screen machines in Miami- EXPIRATION DATE Dade County during the 2002 gubernatorial you asked for clarification as to what I was race. Their report focused on 31 precincts, seeking. I am requesting a complete review Annual SIGNATURE the precincts containing the highest number of the voting process. I request that your Subscription office make sure county election officials USA of \oter complaints, and revealed that while $28.00 18.752 voters signed in at the polls there conduct these complete reviews and make sure that field testing (simulating election were only 17,208 votes recorded. In this Saiiihcl-C.apmu Isiaiuli-r • (2 WM72->I8"> • lax (1 SO) 47 2- > 502 limited sampling of 31 precincts, there were day conditions with members of the public l\> Box ->ii. ^anihcl. I I $ Sl) >7-*-W8n i .544 votes not counted. using the voting systems) is conducted in (v>'5 !riif)o>! l>,t\ f<(\!si (- '. J). rumicit;uir i cr.in counties and precincts that have demonstrat- 8 • Week of August 5-11, 2004 Q ISLAND REPORTER

•S For % more Extensive list of events, seetiys week's Islander, available free all dver the islands. ' Dateline • Week of Aug. 5 -11 Notices of upcoming events to appear in Dateline must be received by Friday for the following Thursday's publication. Notices receivedby Monday will appear according Looking ahead . . . to available space. Fax 472-8398

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5 Bridge at the Yoga at 8 Special Chamber Box Women's Kayaking with Shelkrafters 10 11 Sr. Center SCCF BIG ARTS Equestrians Lunch Wine Dinner

26. Quixote de la Mancha, at the First Sealife and Nature cruise on the 26 pas- J. CHARLES MCCULLOUGH, pho- United Methodist Church, 2466 First senger pontoon boat departs at 11a.m., ARTS FOR ACT PREVIEW at the Bob tographer, with images of Sanibel and St. Fort Myers. August 6, 3-5 p.m. $5, 1 p.m., tour, is approx. 90 minutes. Rauschenberg Gallery at Edison Captiva at the Members Gallery, includes refreshments. 332-1152 Everglades Day Tour all day Tuesday, College. More than 180 pieces of art to Alliance for the Arts. Thursday, Saturday, meet at 8 a.m., choose from. Poster "Cathedral," by SAN-CAP ART LEAGUE at BIG rmmk return around 6:30 p.m. Includes air featured artist Judy Smith will go on ARTS, Summer Show throughout the PICK-UFVOLLEYBALL AND BAS- boat ride, swamp buggy tour, and more. sale. Through August 19. summer season. More than 150 mem- KETBALL at the Sanibel Rec Center. Call for reservations. 472-0101. "HEAT" members show at the Alliance bers present their latest work. Basketball: Monday and Thursday Touch Tank Exploration at 11a.m., 1p.m. for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, SUMMER MEMBERS' SHOW at the 6p.m. - 8 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. Program approx. 1/2 hour. Fort Myers. Opening reception August Fort Myers Beach Art Assoc. corner of Volleyball: Tuesday and Wednesday 6 Evening cruise at 6 p.m. These tours 6, 5-7 p.m. Show runs through August Donora and Shell Mound Blvd., FMB. p.m. - 8 p.m. 472-0345. also include a visit to the touch tank. Open Weds and Thurs 9-1. SUMMER HOURS AT THE HISTOR- Tour is approx. 2 hours. TICKETS ON SALE FOR ARTS FOR ICAL MUSEUM Open half days, Breakfast cruise 9 a.m. Tuesday and ACT AUCTION, event to take place Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. 90 min., includes coffee, August 21, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at the 950 Dunlop Rd. 472-4648. juice, and pastry. Also includes visit to Harborside Convention Center. THE CARPENTERS SHOP at the the touch tank. Featured artist is Jean Smith. $75 Sanibel Community Church. Bibles, Kayak/canoe rentals daily 8 a.m. — 6 advance, $85 at the door. Tables avail- books, music, gifts. Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., last rental goes out at 4 p.m. able, call (239) 939-2553. p.m., Sunday 9 - noon. Motorized 20' pontoons available for SUPPORT GROUP FOR EARLY rental, holds 8 people. 472-8900 STAGE ALZHEIMERS, forming for TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE DRIVE OnStme September meetings. Participants inter- • GREASE lit the Broadway Pahn June Monday — Thursday, 10 a.m., 11:30, 10 - Aug. 14. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort viewed prior to first session. 437-3007. a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. Myers.- 278-4422. TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is offer- Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m., 1 p.m., ing naturalist led tours on the Tarpon > ALWAYS PATSY CLINE at the 4 p.m. Wildlife Drive is now open from Bay portion of the 'Ding' Darling 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday through Broadway Palm Aug. 19 - Oct. 2. 278- National Wildlife Refuge for birders, • 4421" ' -' ;. Thursday, changing to 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 naturalists, and curious people who p.m. in August. Wildlife Drive is closed > THE FAT LADY SIJsFGS AGAIN! at enjoy being on the water and learning on Friday. Reservations, 472-1351 the Florida Rep., historic Arcade on from an experienced naturalist. Call for SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE First Street, Fort Myers. Aug. 13-29. reservations for all activities. 472-8900 332-4488 BAY: The naturalists at Tarpon Bay Guided trail tour by canoe and kayak Explorers have started up free > BROADWAY PALM CHILDRENS' atl0:30 a.m. daily. 472-8900. lunchtime talks beginning at 12:30 p.m. THEATRE presents Pinocchio, July 16 Sunset Paddles tour Monday, Mon.- Fri. on the observation deck — Aug. 7. Lunch and show $14, 278- Wednesday, Friday, 6 p.m. Tour-is overlooking the most beautiful setting 4422. about 2 1/2 hours. on Sanibel and last about half an hour. Photography by J. Charles McCullough » KIDS CONSPIRACY presents Don

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE SANIBEL BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETTNG OF THE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT TRUST FUND The Sanibel Planning Commission will convene the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 9:00 A.M. The Sanibel Board of Trustees of the Municipal THE MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund is soliciting applicants to fill a position on the IN MACKENZIE HALL Board. The term begins October 1, 2004 and CITY HALL, 800 DUNLOP ROAD expires September 30,2006. If you are interested, THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME please submit a resume, outlining your previous experience, to the office of the City Manager, Public participation is encouraged during the discussion of 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida 33957, no Transportation in preparation of the Evaluation and Appraisal later than August 9th. 2004. Applicants are Report of the Sanibel Plan. requested to appear at the next meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for August 11th, 2004, at 4P.M. at MacKenzie Hall. Applicants must be willing to fill out the stale required The Planning Commission meeting agenda is posted on the City's bulletin board. It can be obtained at the Planning Department for no charge or yearly financial disclosure forms. accessed on the City web site at www.nfysanibel.com after 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a scheduled meeting. Staff reports and other materials related to the Planning Commission agenda are available for the $.l5/page from the Planning Department. If you have any questions or would like further information, please call the office of the City In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a Manager at 472-3100. special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact contact Jim Isom, Manager of Administrative Services 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 for assistance. ISLAND REPORTER 3 Week of August 5 - 11, 2004 • 9

on Sanibel and last about half an hour. Topics include Calusa Cafe, manatees, fEvms Weefi Coming Soon . dolphins, sharks, turtles, and alligators. Friday 6 KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC SITE • CHAMBER AFTERHOURS. spon- Tarpon Bay Explorers is located at the KAYAKING WITH THE SCCF through guided tours. 10 a.m. Sat. and Sun. sored by Collier Insurance Services north end of Tarpon Bay Rd. 472-8900. the Back Bay estuary, around Buck Key. $3.25 per vehicle. Inc., SunTrust Bank, and the Call for reservations for all activities. No experience necessary. August 6 and Mermaid Kitchen and Cake Factory. 472-8900 20, departing McCarthy's Marina at 9:30 Event to be held at the Mermaid . • FITNESS WITH PAM at the SCA, 2173 a.m $35/person RSVP 472-2329. Kitchen, 2055 Periwinkle Way. Periwinkle Way. Low impact aerobics, Monday 9 August 16, 5:30 - 7 p.m. RSVP by It, weight training. Mon, Wed. Fri., 9:15 fEvms Wee£ August 13 to 472-1966 or email -10:30 a.m. $8. 267-3092. • GOURMET SINGLES SUPPER CLUB [email protected] meets every Friday in the finest restau- Tveru Wee£ $5/guests, $8 at the door. • ADVENTURES IN PARADISE: BRIDGE FOR FUN Senior Center rants in the area. For more info, call 332- • LEE REPUBLICAN WOMEN FED- Cruises; dolphin watch, sunset cruises 8191 2401 Library Way. $2 members, $4 and more on board power catamarans. non-members. No partner needed all ERATED meeting at Hilton Garden Canoe and kayak tours; guided or self • BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER at St. levels welcome. 472-5743. Inn, with candidates for House of Rep Michaels and All Angels. Fridays 10 District 75. RSVP August 11. guided. Walk the Boardwalk; free SHELLCRAFTERS 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. nature tour of mile-long boardwalk at a.m.-11:30; a.m. in the Parish Hall. 472- Meeting August 16, 11:15 a.m.. $16. 2173. every Monday at the Community 849-0966. Port Sanibel Marina, Monday, House on Periwinkle. Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. 472-8443. • KWLF stories, activities, games, for ages SCA DUPLICATE BRIDGE has • CAPTIVA CRUISES offers a variety . thru third grade at the Sanibel library. 3 resumed at the Sanibel Community of cruises and sailing charters, all p.m. 472-2482 Association on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. departing from South Seas Resort. Call The game is open to all regardless of Tuesday 10 472-5300 for reservations and infor- Comina Soon ability. Partners will be provided if nec- • BOX LUNCH on the Sanibel mation. 18TH ANNUAL SANIBEL ISLAND essary. Fees $4 for SCA members, $5 Harbour Princess II, August 10, 11:30 Dolphin & Wildlife Adventure ADULT TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS for non-members. a.m. - 1 p.m. $10 prepaid, no walk- Cruises— daily 4 p.m. 1 1/2 tour. at Sundial Beach Resort. August 13 - 15. ups accepted. 472-1966 Entry fee singles $30/person doubles Narrated by SCCF docents $20/adults, $ 15/person. register by August 10 at 395- • FRIENDLY FACES LUNCHEON $10/kids 4 - 12, 3 and under are free. 6016. Island Beach & Shelling — 9 a.m. and Sec DATELINE I p.m. 3 hour trip to Cayo Costa. page 12 Cabbage Key or Useppa — 10:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. Saturday 7 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF FORT MYERS Tropical Tea. August 7,4 p.m. 277-1197 Thursday 5 CHAMPAGNE AND CHOCOLATE Sobczak's Bestseller's! JAZZ CASINO NIGHT hosted by the Florida Rep. at the Renaissance Mall, fEvery Wee£ corner of College and Winkler. Dress • TURTLE TRACKS at the Sanibel - 'artistically casual' August 7. 7:30 - Captiva Conservation Foundation's 11:30. $55 332-4488 Nature Center at 9 a.m. Interpretive program on the life cycle of the sea tur- tles that make their home on the islands. $3 adults/ kids free. $2 for • VEGETATION WALK 2 hour tour of parking a! the beach. 472-2329. Shell Mound trail 9 a.m. every other Sat. Brand new Oide Florida style home priced under $7§§ML 472-1100x222. • YOGA WITH DR SUSAN PATAKY at Hardwood floors end hundred.* of acres of preserve the Senior Center on Library Way. 10 - • FAMILY FUN AT THE REFUGE guid- sun-euudingyou. Just north of Hem Gulf Drhe and motivated ed tour of Wildlife Dr. for the family. 9 seller, Vatantaadeusymsee^e&Ui.hartKm 239-850-0710. II a.m. All levels $10. 466-1558 a.m. RSVP 472-1100x222. • GAMES DAY at the Senior Center, 2401 Library Way. Bridge, Mahjong. • MINDFUL YOGA AT BIG ARTS with and more. All levels welcome. $2 Brian Healy, 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Open members, $4 non-members. 472-5743 to public, beginners welcome. $12. • YOGA & MEDITATION 6 p.m. -7:30 Comina Soon p.m. with Murari Brian Healy at Casa ARTS FOR ACT annual auction, at the Ybel Resort. Open to public, begin- Harborside Convention Center. Guest ner's welcome. $12. auctioneer: Tracy Ullman 5:30 p.m. Coming Soon August 21, $75. 939-255. Fantastic nevr home jasl steps from the heath. Granite • PILATES; basic mat class with Bonnie gggpoolmakethisamHst Clancy of Blueskies Bodyworks begin- see. Priced below appraised vaiue at $845,555. Vacant and ning August 12. Casa Ybel Resort, 9 - Sunday 8 ready to sett. Call Charlie at 23*-l72-©491 for a private .' 10 a.m. Wear loose, comfortable cloth- ing, bring a mat if you have one. SPECIAL EQUESTRIANS LUN- CHEON AND LIVE AUCTION at • $10/person. 472-3145 X 1319 COLIMH.1 •-AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP meets at Carrabba's Italian Grill, 129990 S. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2439 Cleveland Ave. August 8, 11:30 a.m. - •BANK McGregor Blvd, rm 7204 August 12, 7 2:30 p.m. $25. (239)731-1212 p.m. Guest speaker Carol Simontacchi. KAYAKERS FOR MATT SMITH for 277-3152. County Commissioner. Meet at the cause- way island near restrooms. 9:30 a.m.

FORECAST FOR AUGUST 7 & 8 PORT CHARLOTTE £. SATURDAY SUNDAY 88/73 Sat CHARLOTTE .A.M. P.M. A.M. RM. 88/73 Sun COUNTY PUNTA GORDA 88/74 Sat 89/73 Sun i I _l _ ...i jj^pxpect more of the daily More scattered showers in the LEE afternoon likely with some scattered showers. BOCA possible rain the evening. GRANDE COUNTY 86/79 Sat LEHIGH 86/79 Sun ACRES CAPE 90/72 Sat f.Fl YOUR FORFCASTVIRSF (IN FOX. WEEKDAY TIDES PINE City Sat.High Sun. High 91/72 Sun Sat. Low Sun. Low ISLAND CORAL WATCH FOX 4 NEWS ct 10:00 89/74 Sat 1 88/74 Sat Cape Coml '• i>, V. . FORT 89/73 Sun 89/74 Sun STATE FORECAST-SATURDAY 1 Bridge '1 -•• V '•,4- P',1 MYERS CAPTIVA R ^ AM i r-5 PM • 4 AM -L23AM 89/75 Sat Captiva dt ISLAND IMMOKALEE CAPE CORAL 88/75 r 90/74 Sun Redfish Pass 7 21 PM : 2 . PM 86/78 Sat 93/71 Sat DAYTONA BEACH 88/75 Fort Myers -8 AM J -4 AM 10 11 AM 4 21 AM 87/79 Sun 93/70 Sun FT LAUDEPDALE 90/77 1 FT MYERS BEACH 88/75 I'. 24 PM '5 01 PM b.'jPM SANIBEL BONITA SPRINGS GAINESVILLE 91/72 SATURDAY Matlacha Pass 8 11 AM J •» AM b 4C AM 3 05 AM ISLAND FORT MYERS 90/76 Sat JACKSONVILLE 89/75 P -)i PM 3 •!•- PM lO-T-PM . c; PM Gulf 86/78 Sat BEACH 91/75 Sun KEY WEST 90/80 Pineland ' 11 AM 1 '•-( AM 6 13 AM .•>:.-AM 86/78 Sun 86/79 Sat ESTERO/SANCARLOS KISSIMMEE 90/74 MIAMI 90/77 1 n of 86/78 Sun 90/76 Sat •")/ K. i 4 • H.I r PM 1"' K.' ORLANDO 90/74 • ,,-. -^. 91/75 Sun Point Ybel 1 •>•- "M Mexico PANAMA CITY 90/76 J. '"• ' ' - '..J Hfvi PENSACOLA 90/78 BOATING FORECAST COLLIER SARASOTA 88/75 Punta Rassa 6:29 AM 7:02 AM 12:18 AM Wind: West at 8 mph ST. PETERSBURG 88/78 7:15 PM 12:58 PM 9:05 PM 2:20 PM COUNTY TALLAHASSEE 90/74 Seas: 2-3 Feet NAPLES St.: James City 7:00 AM 12.26 AM 7:33 AM 12:53 AM MARCO ISLAND TAMPA 89/76 SUNDAY Bay & Inland: Moderate Chop 89/79 Sat , 90T78 Sat VERO BEACH 87/75 SUBSET 746 PM 1:33 PM 9:36 PM 2 55 PM 90/77 Sun 90/76 Sun WEST PALM BEACH . . . .90/78 8:18 PM 10 J Week of August 5 - 11,2004 • ISLAND REPORTER

E4?. ESTVTE f .+. -- DREAM HOMES

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Address: 1291 Sand Castle Rd., Sanibel Bathrooms:

Price: $825,000 Pool: Screened, enclosed, heated

Real Estate Co.: Priscilla Murphy Realty View: Outstanding panoramic Lake Front view Realtor: Margie Davison Parking: Double Car garage. Additional: Totally redone, architect designed home. Convenient circular driveway Four bedrooms, handy home office, plus spacious liv- Realtor's phone: 800-233-8829, 239-472-1511 ing room, dining aiea, inviting family Florida room 239-887-0454 (cell) Kitchen Features: Gorgeous custom cabinets and an abundance of storage room with large walk- in 239-472-8314 (homeI and top of the line? appliances. Corian counter. Tile closets and gorgeous lake front views from almost 239-472-1292 (fax) flooring. every room. This property offers the rare opportunity Year Built: 1977 to purchase the vacant lot next door which will be Landscaping: Beautiful, lush and well-mani- offered first to the buyei of this home. Lot is ordered cured landscaping compliments the spectacular Bedrooms: 4 at $399,000. Think privacy, spaciousness and an abun- panoramic lake iront view. dance of comfort and beauty.

Don Korn joins PMR

Priscilla Murphy Realty is pleased to and I first invested announce that Don Korn has joined the in Sanibel in 1993. company and will be located at the when we purchased Property Sales Periwinkle office as part of the Branyon a delightful water- Team. front cottage on the $1,300,000 Condo Kelieher William T Jr + Helen 3145 West Gulf Dr #306 Don's first interest in real estate started bay between $1,210,000 Single Fam. Mallon Douglas A + Jeanne E 791 Sand Dollar Dr while he was still in college when he invest- Sanibel and $915,000 Condo Warton John H Jr + Lora 1401 Middle Gulf Dr#302p $875,000 Condo Maiorana Christopher P + Lisa ed in a residential lot in an up and coming Captiva. A few Don Korn 1501 Middle Gulf Dr#103k vacation resort community. Steadily $690,000 Condo Mcgee P Scott + Catherine 1919 Olde Middle Gulf Dr #203 years later we pur- $586,000 Single Fam. Carroll Timothy J + Suzanne V 6103 Starling Way through the years he invested in residential chased a second home, a canal property on $550,000 Single Fam. Gamble Ruth S 1832 Farm Trail properties, condos, farmland, oil and gas. Sanibel's East End. Friends kid us that $520,000 Condo Lear Edgar M + Kathleen 2619WulfertRd#1 and REITs. In 1999. alter a very successful when we go back 'up north' our commute is $395,000 Vacant Res. Island Properties SW Florida 950 S Yachtsman Dr I corporate career at Kodak, Don retired as a only 12 miles. But we love the islands and $385,000 Condo Linstrom Jeffrey W 736DonaxSf#13 ' Vice President: and it is not surprising that don't see any reason for having our second $290,000 Vacant Res. Costa John P 5630 Baltusrol Ct he decided to "switch tables" and become a home somewhere else." $2.85,000 Single Fam. Reum Josef + Piersol Elizabeth HAW 773 Rabbit Rd Realtor©. As Don says "Real Estate invest- Don joins Priscilla Murphy Realty after a ing has always been a passion for me, and very successful career in real estate on retirement has given me the opportunity to Sanibel. '"I am delighted and grateful to pursue real estate lull time. My wife, Ingrid, have the opportunity to join PMR. I believe that they provide premier service with the Permits Issued highest of integrity and knowledge. I am $450,000 Orlik Joseph R & 3822 West Gulf Drive Single Family Sandcastle Construction Co Inc also grateful of having the opportunity to $425,000 Albert Craig & Monica 1279 Par View Drive Single Family Sandcastle Construction Co Inc join the Branyon Team. I have known Jim $90,000 Pagel Jack & Karen 3609 West Gulf Drive Pool & Spa Coastal Custom Pool & Spa Inc and Jay Branyon for many years and believe $70,000 AJL Investments LLC 6015 Clam Bayou Lane Garage Enclosure Carlton-Naumann Const Inc in their philosophy of 'Distinctive Service $54,000 Surrichio Joseph A & Janine M 2445 43E West Gulf Drive Condo Remodel Egret Custom Homes Inc for Distinctive Properties'. After all, they $50,000 Gil Regina 1605 304 Middle Gulf Drive Condo Remodel Cook & Son Inc 'sold us on the islands' and sold us our two $41,000 Beachview Ventures LLC 1252 Par View Drive Pool/Spa/Deck Coastal Custom Pool & Spa Inc homes! Having been a real estate investor $35,000 Schulte Glen R & Kay C 2445 36C West Gulf Drive Condo Remodel Egret Custom Homes Inc for so many years, I believe that I can rec- $33,000 Sanibel Fire Control District 2351 Palm Ridge Road Demo Fire Station Kirchner Matthew A ognize quality and value and that I can help $28,000 Tyson Edward Charles & Peggy E 262 Robinwood Circle Residential Alterations Cornerstone Building & Remdldg clients buy or sell with the confidence that $25,000 Dankworth Charles H IV Tr 2445 45C West Gulf Drive Condo Remodel Egret Custom Homes Inc they deserve." $23,511 Derrington Daniel T & Andrea S 5095 Joewood Drive Roofing Permit Colonial Roofing Inc Don also believes in giving back to the $20,500 Munro Allan P Tr & 1501 E401 Middle Gulf Drive Condo Remodel Egret Custom Homes Inc community. He donates 25 percent of his $20,000 Arehart Forrest C & Betty R 2721 3D6 West Gulf Drive Bath Remodel Wood John H Bldrs Inc net real estate earnings to the Sanibel- $20,000 Wexler Duffey Ann 1371 Jamaica Drive Pool & Spa Coastal Custom Pool & Spa Inc Captiva Conservation Foundation. "This $12,500 Andersen Dolores E 979 0274 East Gulf Drive Condo Remodel Egret Custom Homes Inc makes my clients and me feel good about $10,000 Reum Josef & Piersol Elizabeth 773 Rabbit Road Interior Remodel Wildseed Company having contributed to improving our island $8,400 Garis James & Diane 1226 Par View Drive Pool End Freedom Screening Corporation paradise community." $7,900 Greene Christopher & Jennifer 1396 Tahiti Drive Pool End Freedom Screening Corporation Priscilla Murphy Realty is the oldest real $5,110 Brooks William 4179 West Gulf Drive Pool Fence Stockley Construction $3,690 Albert Verda M 730 Cardium Street Roofing Permit Advanced Roofing Inc estate company on Sanibel Island com- $2,400 Thomas Jack K Jr Tr 751 Tarpon Bay Road ADA Ramp Sandcastle Construction Co Inc prised of experienced associates specializ- n/y/g Sheets Mark & Wanda 4461 Waters Edge Lane Pool & Deck Coastal Custom Pool & Spa Inc ing in all aspects of island real estate. For n/v/g City of Sanibel 600 Donax Street Electric Permjt Benshoff Contracting Inc more information call the Sanibel office at n/v/g Spillane Lowell T & Susan G 1015 Periwinkle Way Electric Permit Hall Electric Inc 239-472-1511 and 239-472-4121 or the n/v/g Hunter James Jr & Nola 2133 Periwinkle Way Electric Permit Security Elec of SW Fla Captiva office at 239-472-5154. Visit their website at www.pmrrealty.com. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of August 5-11, 2004 • 11

pests in the state's history." Red-tip cocoplums are highly susceptible. The scale appears as a dark crust on small branches, which then turn brown Here are three flowering and die off. In severe cases, the plant vines to try can die. No treatment is known and the state is researching biological control. Dear Ron: My home has a Meantime, the best bet is to trim off privacy wall around the mas- affected branches and discard them. ter bathroom. 1 am installing The red-tip cocoplum (Chrysobalanus lattice work and want to plant icaco) is native to Florida and adaptable something to soften those to Florida hardiness zones 10 and 11. It walls, something that is self- is not salt-tolerant). climbing but not woody. I also want to plant some Landscape consultant Ron Sympson type of fern on the floor of the publishes "Florida Garden magazine" garden, but not one that goes ($34.95 annually, $11.95, single issue) crazy and takes over the and "250 Most-Asked Florida place. I have noticed some Gardening Questions" ($11.95). To ask ferns in our area that might a question or place an order, go online work. They are curly. al www. TheFloriclaGarden.com; send The garden has lots of an e-mail to ronsxmpsonQPearlhlink. light, but no direct sun. Any Island net; or write to Ron Sympson, 11691 suggestions? Dawn Cowrie Drive, Fort Myers, FL — Joan C, Cape Coral Gardening 33908. Ron Sympson Dear Joan: The fern you've Coral hunt*) suckle seen is probably the "curly" variety of the common Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltula "Bostoniensis". " native to Your hibiscus are infested with Florida, hardiness zones 9-11, not salt- mealybugs Sanibel Captiva tolerant). Boston ferns do. indeed, "go cra/y,'" and can take over your entire Dear Ron: I have several hibiscus Pictorial B.C. (Before Causeway) garden if you're not careful. However, plants about six months old and about 3 they are very easy to pull out. In fact, to feet tall. They have contracted an ail- History Book Revised Edition keep the ferns from reverting to the ment where the bud areas are coated original variety, they should be thinned with a white mold-type growth. The out regularly. buds have shriveled and fallen off and As for the vines, most will turn a bit the plants don't look so healthy. Even Reorder has arrr woody as they age. Here are three you the green leaves are shriveled. I've might try: sprayed them with an oil insecticide spray but the white stuff won't go away. Call or come in todavt 1#< Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sem- Any suggestions? pervirens. native to Florida, hardi- — Jan Hoffman, Fort Myers Beach ness /.ones 8-10. not salt-tolerant). It reaches lengths of 15 feet and bears Dear Jan: Hibiscus, beautiful as they tubular, orange-red flowers during are, are highly susceptible to numerous •. , most of the year, and is virtually pests. That includes the mealybug, with pest-free. Birds love the tiny red which it sounds as if your plants are berries. The stem is light brown and heavily infested. The secretions of these twining. common little garden insects are col- fif tony spots, and when there are many •vr r '& Confederate jasmine (aka star jas- mealybugs present, they will produce mine. Trachelospcrmum jasmi- the "'white mold-type growth"' you noides. native to China, hardiness describe. zones 8-10. not salt-tolerant). This wonderful, fast-growing vine has The best way to beat the mealybug is .,.-,.., bright-green leaves and showy white to /ap it before it grows to adulthood iflKbh- flower's jirized for their fragrance. and lays eggs. I suggest you trim off any i*^ The stem" "Is thin and green. It is parts of the hibiscus that have this g rarely affected by pests or diseases. growth and discard them (and any :* Tp Pandorea (Podranea ricasoliana, dropped buds) from your landscape so Meeting the steamer Gladys at Andy Rosse's dock on Captiva in I 920. Steamers native to South Africa, hardiness they don't reinfest. Then, before 10 a.m. preceded the ferries that iater brought rars to the islands. i; zones 9-10,'aiot salt-tolerant). This or after 4 p.m., soak the ground with vine will^ip right up your trellis, water and spray on an organic insectici- THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION PRINTING then cascade down, even though it dal soap such as Safer's and repeat has no tendrils. Tt has small, medi- weekly for at least six weeks, then um-green leaves and produces beau- monthly thereafter. You can also make Our local heritage has practically vanished...a life-style alive your own insecticidal soap by mixing 1 only to the memory of our citizens. Now we have the opportunity tiful, small, trumpet-shaped flowers teaspoon of Ivory's or other "pure" soap that are white tinged with pink. It is with one quart of water. o safeguard the history of our people through photographs from sometimes affected by mites and I recommend against using chemical our files and those submitted by our neighbors. scales. insecticides, because they are harmful to beneficial critters, such as birds, but- This 120 page book, with more than 300 photographs such as the Keep the ground clear under citrus terflies, ladybugs and garden anoles. one above submitted by a neighbor, will be of library quality, trees The hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is native to China and adaptable lo printed on archival paper and bound with a beautiful hard cover. Dear Ron: How far out around an Florida hardiness zones 9-11. It is orange or grapefruit tree do you clear slightly salt-tolerant. the sod, and when you do that, can you Pick up your copy at the Island mulch around the tree? Reporter office or send in — Bob Simonson, South Fort Myers Lobate lac scale is a "devastating pest" completed order blank to receive Dear Bob: The area beneath a citrus tree should be kept completely clear to Dear Ron: In the past two years many your copy by mail. about 1 foot beyond the edge of the branches on my red-tip cocoplums have canopy, or drip line. Do not use mulch, died off. This condition occurs through- rocks or groundcover plants under the out the year. tree, and do not allow grass or weeds to — Chris Benlon, Cape Coral grow there. Clip this coupon and return with your order Today! Citrus trees have fine, hair-like roots Dear Chris: Your shrubs are JikeJy that grow close to the surface, and any- under siege by lobate lac scales Please enter my order for: thing that covers them deprives them of (Paratachardina lobata). described by a NAME the water and nutrients they need for University of Florida researcher as copy(s) of A Pictorial optimum health and fruit production. "potentially one of the most devastating History of Sanibel Island, STREET! JVPINO. Florida, @ $40.00. I am enclosing payment in iu CITY _STATE ZIP_ I Please mail my book(s) to > FLORIDA LAW I the address at right. I have enclosed an additional $5.00 PHONL for each book-to be shipped. MAIL TO: */ island y REPORTER Vehicles must yield to Charge American Express/' 1 DiscoverA'isa/Master Card • In "The Village ' 2340 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 pedestrians in crosswalks Exp. Date •(239V472-1587 Fax (239) 472-8398 and intersections. Make checks payable lo Island Reporter 12 3 Week of August 5-11, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER DATELINE Sign up for soccer at after-school rec From page 9 August 10, 12 noon. Call Charlene or 8:30 - 9 p.m. No cover. 239/851- Registration closes Aug. 13 Timothy, 472-5187 X 222. 7354. There's still time to sign up for recre- k ational youth soccer on Sanibel. Regular y Wednesday 11 registration closes Friday, Aug. 13, as • YOGA/P1LATES FOR FUN AND teams will be picked over the weekend of HEALTH, beginning August 10 at the • WOMENS' WINE DINNER at the Aug. 14 and 15. SanCap Medical Center, 4301 San-Cap Thistle Lodge, Casa Ybel Resort, 2255 Registration fees are $60 per child. Rd. $10, space is limited. 472-0116 West Gulf Dr. Guest speaker Mary Ann Fees for additional children from the • OPEN PORTRAIT STUDIO 1-4 p.m. Costello, owner of Sable Ridge same family are $10 less. Sign up online $4 per session, open to all artists. Vineyards in Sonoma. August 11, 6:15 at sanibelsoccer.org or you can pick up a Model provided. 472-5267. p.m. $50 if RSVP by August 8, $60 form at after-school rec at the Sanibel • TROUBLESTARTERS AT THE afterward. 246-4328. School. AMERICAN LEGION Every The 2004 season will run from Tuesday evening 7:30 pm. to clos- Monday, Aug. 31, through Saturday, Nov. ing. San-Cap Rd. at mile marker 3. fEvery Weei 13. Practices start the week of Aug. 31, 472-9979. • LUNCHEON SEMINARS at the and the first games are Friday, Sept. 10 • YOGA CLASSES AT CASA YBEL Sanibel Community Association, 2173 and Saturday, Sept. 11. RESORT Murari Brian Healy will Periwinkle Way. Self-help seminars led Our emphasis this year is to have each begin teaching two new ongoing by Vicki Ashton, Wednesdays from child shoot, pass or dribble the ball more yoga classes at Casa Ybel Resort on July 21- September 8, 11:30 - 1 p.m. often. So, we've made three improve- Tuesday mornings, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Island Cow to cater. Per seminar: ments to our program. We've reduced the This is an outdoor class and will be $16/members, $17/non-members, or size of the teams, so U8, U10 and U12 held on the lawn overlooking the gulf preregister all eight weeks $ 120/mem- players play small-sided, 7-versus-7 in front of the Thistle Lodge restau- bers, $128/non-members. 472-2173 games. We've added a new U12 division, rant on the grounds of Casa Ybel • YOGA WITH DR SUSAN PATAKY, Resort, 2255 West Gulf Dr. Beginner so 10-year-olds are no longer playing with Photo by Mike Neal Sanibel Fitness Center on Rabbit Road. teenagers. And we've returned to a nine- friendly, cost is $12 per class. All levels, noon - 1 p.m. $12 466-1558 Jesse Mitchell and Dakota Phillips fight game season, with the first game just after • FORT MYERS SWING DANCE • BOOKWORMS at the Sanibel Library, Labor Day. We have five divisions, for for the ball. SOCIETY meets every Tuesday at for children ages 3-5 years. 10 a.m. kids 4 through 14. All divisions include Ron Dao's Sports Bar in Ft. Myers, 472-2483 both boys and girls. Sept. 1, 2004, determines his or her age 15320 McGregor Blvd. Free lessons All participants will have trained division. coaches and referees; an end-of-season For more information or a registration tournament and jamboree; a uniform jer- form call the league's president. Mike sey, shorts and socks; a participation tro- Neal (395-9638) or see the group's web When you feed an alligator you are training it phy; and insurance. Your child's age of as site, sanibelsoccer.org. to approach humans and Mr creating-a tjfe threatening situation,.. especially Jon our children. Feeding alligators is a criminal act punishable by fines and/or imprisonment \ City of Sanibe! Ordinance 75-29 • Florida State Statute 372.667 Code of Federal Regulations 50 CFR 27.51

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07/24/04 Assist Fire Department 07/26/04 POLICE Robert Patton of Fort Myers reportedly placed his riding lawn Alligator mower on his landscape trailer after working on South Winds Major Michael Murray and Sgt. Dalton responded to a report From page 14 Drive. The mower caught on fire, destroying the mower and dam- from the Sanibel Historical Village about an alligator repeatedly aging the trailer. Officer James Holovacko responded for the coming out of the water near the walkway at the rear of the prop- Sanibel Police Department. The trailer was valued at $1000, and erty. The officers did not observe an alligator while they were at Suspicious Incident the mower at $6700. the Historical Village. At 0140 hours, Officer Smith discovered potted plants over- 07/26/04 turned, two chairs thrown off the balcony, and three chairs on 07/24/04 Property Lost/Missing the roof of the covered walkway outside Sanibel Day Spa, all Alligator-Relocated Patricia Dominguez of Cape Coral reported losing her cell at 2075 Periwinkle Way. The officer righted the plants and did Officer Holovacko and Sgt. William Dalton responded to a report phone while visiting Sanibel. an area check, which showed no further suspicious activity. from Brandon Chrzanowski regarding a three foot alligator The officer advised the day shift to obtain security video'from trapped in a flower bed at Sundial Resort. The Officers removed 07/26/04 Congress Jewelers. the alligator without incident, and relocated \i to Island Inn Road. Lost Property/Insurance Purposes Officer Basora responded to a report from Marta Vidal of Miami, 07/22/04 07/24/04 FL, that her engagement ring was missing from a drawer in her Criminal Mischief Verbal Dispute room at 1191 Middle Gulf Drive. Nothing else was touched and At 0719 hours, Officer Dennis Gannon responded to a report At 2058 hours, Sgt. Mike Cooper and Officer Oscar Basora there was no sign of forcible entry. of vandalism at the Dunes Country Club. According to Terri responded to a call from West Inn Resort regarding a white Jones of the Dunes, a cleaning crew discovered that 25 female standing outside the resort. The officer found Virginia 07/26/04 chairs and loungers, two large table umbrellas with concrete Skafidas of Miami Springs, FL, who stated that she had had a Alligator Complaint bases, several tables, and one croton plant had been thrown verbal dispute with her husband, Robert, and her daughter Officer Basora met with Tammy Treloar of Sanibel Pointe Santo into the Country Club pool. Total damage was estimated at regarding her drinking. Ms. Skafidas stated that she wanted to go condominiums, who stated she was instructed by Mr. Peterson, $500. home, and that she was depressed due to a past health problem. the condo manager, to call the Sanibel Police Department and The officer transported Ms. Skafidas to her family and issued a request removal of an alligator from a pond on the property. The 07/22/04 domestic violence packet to both Ms. Skafidas and her daughter. alligator was reportedly five feet in length, had three legs, was Petit Theft not aggressive, and had no past incidents of aggression. The Richard Robeson of Fort Myers reported the theft of an out- 07/25/04 officer searched the pond area but could not locate the alligator. board motor from the rear of his business, Sanibel Outboard Assist Person Service. The motor was inoperable, missing its hood, and At 0015 hours, Officer Smith responded to a complaint from Brett 07/26/04 was of little value. Soloway of Boca Raton, FL, who reported that when he attempt- Alligator Complaint ed to check in early to his rental unit at the Sanibel Arms on East SRO Kurt Shulte responded to a call from Brian Podlasek of the 07/22/04 Gulf Drive he found the unit occupied. The current occupant stat- Island Cow Restaurant. Mr. Podlasek told the officer that two Criminal Mischief/Mailbox ed that he had arranged to stay an extra night. The officer con- five-foot alligators live at the rear of the property, near the Officer Claude Tyus, Jr., responded to a complaint from Cecil tacted the manager ofthe Sanibel Arms, who told Mr. Soloway to restaurant dumpster. When members of the staff take out the Crowe of Angel Wing Drive on Sanibel. Mr. Crowe reported make other arrangements until after 1500 hours. garbage between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. they can hear the gators that his mailbox was damaged during the night. 07/25/04 hissing. Mr. Podlasek asked the officer to assess the situation in While Officer Tyus was at the scene, Linda Scott of Angel Suspicious incident the event future action might be necessary. The officer did not Wing Drive reported that her mailbox was also damaged dur- At 0345 hours Officer Smith and Sgt. Cooper responded to a observe any alligators while on Ihe property. ing the night. The officer was able to set Ms. Scott's mailbox report of harassing phone calls. Sonia Aylsworth of Miami, FL, back up. Beach Patrol staying at the Casa Ybel Beach and Racquet Club, reported an Officer Cliff Short issued two. warnings, one for a dog loose on 07/22/04 unknown person was calling her room repeatedly, making lewd the beach and one for nude sunbathing. Property, Found/RTO comments. While the officers were interviewing Ms. Aylsworth, Sue Schmitt of Sanibel turned in a black leather wallet to the the phone rang again. Sgt. Cooper listened to the callers, who Sanibel Police Department. Officer Tyus located the owner, repeated their comments. Ms. Aylsworth stated that she did not Traffic Citations who retrieved the property. know, meet, or have trouble with anyone at the resort. The offi- cers performed an area check, with no results. Sanibel Police issued the following citations between July 18 07/22/04 and July 26, 2004: Lost Property (Digital Camera) 07/25/04 Phillip Donnelly of Belfast, Ireland, reported losing his digital Burglary of a Conveyance • Sixteen citations for speeding on the Sanibel-Captiva Road camera at Ding Darling. Mary Ann Merendino and Allan Mack, of Brecksville, OH, report- • One citation for speeding on Periwinkle Way ed that their vehicle was burglarized while it was parked at • One citation for speeding on West Gulf Drive 07/24/04 Gulfside City Park. Ms. Merendino and Mr. Mack parked the vehi- • One citation for seatbelt not worn Possession of Alcohol Under 21 cle near the pay machine and walked to the beach. Upon their. Officer Jeremy Hawkins issued a Notice to Appear to Orville return they discovered that a purse and a 35 mm camera, both Landers of Fort Myers. 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(239) 267-7668. •5.25% Guaranteed* RETAIL HELP WANTED Sales Department at our Safe, Secure, Insured. Island Reporter on AUCTIONS & BAZAARS CARRIERS Experienced FT/PT clothing retail beautiful Call ABSOLUTE AUCTION - Thursday, Tammy Shallow sales help on Sanibei. $10.00 per Sanibei Island. HOME FURNISHING NEEDED hour.Toll half paid.(239) 432-9242. September 2nd. Lekarica lakeside (239) 872-3397 The candidate will sell & A brand new queen pillow-top restaurant, golf course & country Bankers Life & Casualty. APPLY service existing accounts mattress set $130, king pillow-top inn. Also 40 +/ acres w/ reserve. whatever you're and cold call new $240. Ralph Lauren style 7-Pc. (800) 558-5464. JP King Auction AT business. cherry bedroom set $1,180. All in Co, Inc., AB000119; J Craig King, ash For Structured Settlement/ So.... if you have a stable Annuity payments. It's your boxes, never used! (239) 340- AU- 0002898 searching for... work record and are 1475. money! Get cash now when you 2510 DEL PR ADO looking for an exciting and AUCTION- Aug. 7, 10am. 48 + need it most! Oldest/ best in the CAPE CORAL rewarding career, Carpet Dealer left with many 1st. acres, divided. Country home, business. Settlement Purchasers. quality carpets. We will install any personality, workshop w/ tools, (877) Money- Me BLVD. 33904 send us your resume today. 3 rooms up to 379sq.ft. for $369... motor home, equipment. 1570 3ET CASH NOW We buy Many colors to choose from. Call Mayfield Rd., Calvary, GA. 10% STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS * * * * * ' (239) 549-8253 BP, Rqwell Auctions, -Inc. (800) fax: (239)472-8398 323-8388 and insurance Annuiiies.. Call E-mail: Photo screen room divider, 3 panels Structured Asset Funding NOW!!!! find it in the [email protected] for memories, excellent. $45.00. www.rcweilauctions.com . (877) 966-8669. r CLASSIFIEDS! 573-8935. 772-5650. • GAL AU-C002594 18 • Week of August 5- 11,2004 • ISLAND REPORTER

GARAGE SALES POWERBOATS WATERFRONT HOMES FOR SALE BY OWNER VACATION RENTALS APARTMENTS & DUPLEXES

Waterfront Homes For sale by owner FOR RENT MOVING SALE BOAT BEAUTIFUL FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY POINTE-SANTO JULY 30-31 & AUGUST 1 AUCTION GULF-FRONT Duplex for Rent 9224 DIMMICK DRIVE WWW. PENTHOUSE-CONDO. (off San-Cap Road). SATURDAY- 2-Bedrooms/2-Baths. Furniture, electronics, Screened lanai with landscaping equipment, JULY 31 spiral staircase to LQQKhereJP' pinball, pool table, private rooftop sundeck. air hockey sports equipment. 10:00AM SAN CARLOS DUPLEX, Maytag washer-dryer, Gorgeous sunrises/sunsets. DEEBOLO'S Luxurious. BIG 2/2, tractor. SCREENED LANAI, EVERYTHING MUST GO! MARINA BUILT IN '99 Fully equipped. 18500 SAN 2,063 SQ. FT. (LIVING) Call Owner: W/D HOOK-UP INSIDE, CAPE CORAL Substantial savings. S825/MONTH, Moving sale. Sat. 7/31, 8 am til ? CARLOS BLVD., (TRIPLE LOT) (610) 664-2371 (239) 910-7733. Furniture, knick-knacks and some FT. MYERS 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, email: [email protected] collectibles. 1255 Sandcastle See Website at REALTY POOL, (Dunes). http://Scottauctions.com SPRINKLER SYSTEM, DESTIN, FLORIDA, for color photos and Yard sale. Fri. 7/30 and Sat. 7/31 ALL TILED, New boutique hotel. complete terms. .COM FRENCH DOOR, Harbor beach, pool, (rain date 8/1) 8 am to 4, Balsa DIRECTIONS: Court in Gumbo Limbo off Dixie FENCED, STORM PANELS, private balconies, Summerlin Blvd. FRONT ENTRANCE directly on water. Beach Blvd. Household; glass, To South on UPPER CAPTIVA pottery, rattan set, furniture, IS Steps to finest San Carlos Bfvd.- SCREENED, EQUAL HOUSING jewelry, sheet music, linens, ISLAND restaurants. OPPORTUNITY Deebold's on the right- FLORATAM SOD, Introductory rate- books, etc. follow signs! All real estate advertised NO BRIDGES TO GREAT SCHOOLS, THE INN- in this newspaper is Don't miss it! QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD. www.innondestin Items include: THIS UNSPOILED subject to the PARADISE. FOR $235,000. harbor.com Federal Fair Housing Act DOMESTIC AUTO 8 Boats, 10 Motors, PRE-APPROVED ONLY. (800) 874-0470 of 1638 which makes it Welder, Wanted Dead or Alive: Title or no HOMES AND CALL illegal to advertise any title: Trucks, Cars, Vans. Cash Diesel Generator, (239) 283-4889 preference, Diving Compressor, HOMESITES limitation or paid for some. Seven days a week. FROM $140,000 TO or cell 340-6359, LOGGERHEAD-CAY 1 discrimination based (239) 633-5080. Ask for Chris or Long Line Spool, work # 574-7512 X126. Parts and MORE! $2,000,000 Fully Furnished on race, color, leave message. LEAVE MESSAGE Two bedroom/two bath religion, sex, See complete ad in handicap, familial status Lee Shopper or (239) 472-3000 Condo. or national origin, or an Visit website. Pool-Tennis-Cable-VCR intention to make such SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 10% Buyers Premium. RENTING: preference, Lic.AU415- REAL ESTATE DISTANT THRU SUMMER ' limitation or BY OWNER discrimination. AB157-AB3058- This publication will not Jeep Grand Cherokee BRUCE AND BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. 1-516-628-1801 2002. GENERAL REAL ESTATE SUMMER IS HERE. WESTERN ALTV1 Oaol.com knowingly accept any KAREN SCOTT NC MOUNTAINS. MUST SEE. advertisement for real 2wd, 39,500 miles. AUCTIONEERS estate which is in One owner. Homes, Cabins, Acreage, & CALL Ocean's Reach Gulf Front Condo. violation of the law. Bought locally, GLENN CARRETTA INVESTMENTS. Cherokee Our readers are hereby never left Florida. (239) 242-7661 and TEAM SANIBEL Mountain Realty MURPHY, N.C. One bedroom. Sleeps four. Newly informed that all Light blue. A/C, automatic, BRUCE C. SCOTT Call for Free Brochure (800) 841- decorated. Shelling, pool, tennis. dwellings PRESENT.... Top floor for best view. Call owner advertised in this ps, pw, cd player, power AUCTIONS & the best properties for sale 5868. seats, alloy wheels. www. for discount. (952) 472-7994 or newspaper are available REAL ESTATE email: [email protected] on an equal opportunity $14,900. THE ISLAND'S BEST cherokeemountainrealty.com basis. If you feel Call (239) 691-5360. Buy Mountain Land Now! 5 acres, you have been Sanibel Island Bayfront discriminated against DIRECT ACCESS CANAL high altitude, spectacular view, 1st floor, furnished, - you may file a HOME paved road, driveway, house 2 BR/2 BA, bayfront complaint by calling SAILBOATS Light and bright newer home site. $55,000. Owner financing. condo w/spectacular The Florida Commission TRUCKS & VANS with heated pool and spa. Bryson City, NC. Call owner (800) panoramic views. on Human Rights at Open sun decks and 810-1590. Fishing pier, swimming 1-800-342-8170 or Dodge 1995 V-8 Magnum Deluxe A GREAT PRICE HUD at 1-800-669-9777. FOR A GREAT screened porches to enjoy www.coweemountain pools, tennis courts, conversion van, Flexsteel seats, beautiful canal front views. properties.com For more info please wood trim 82,000 miles, strong! SAILBOAT!! barbeque, parking. call the Lee County $20,000 Dock with electric, water, Dreaming of moving to the Available Aug. 1st. office of Air, new tires, brakes, shocks, and 10,000 Ib. boat lift. hoses, belts, well maintained. IRWIN Carolina Mtns? Bargain Prices on References + security Equal Opportunity 34 FT., 1982 This is the best available wooded golf front & view deposit required. (239) 335-2267 $7,500 must see! Call Gary (239) direct access property 565-1160 HEAD & SHOWER, homesites on gorgeous mtn $1875/weekly. Call GALLEY. on the Island. $1,295,000 course. No time limit to build. Little (239) 395-1249 INFLATABLE 8-1/2 FT. NEAR BEACH HOME down, lowest interest rates! Call ANNUAL RENTALS Ford WindstarLX 1996. DINGHY INCLUDED. Located within walking (866) 334-3253, x710 or distance to the beach and 7 passenger mini-van. BIMIN1 COVER, www.cherokeevalleysc.com SANIBEL-LIGHTHOUSE A/C, rear air, ps, pb, BRAND NEW Beachview Country Club. This spacious home offers LAKE BARGAIN $24,900. Free WALK TO BEACH 2 BR/2 BA condo with pw, security, 4 wheel abs, DARK GREEN SAILS! Deluxe views of Sanibel FRONT WINDSHIELD, cathedral ceilings, large covered boat slip! Gently sloping roof rack, alloy wheels. porch, two bedrooms and lake view parcel w/ nice mix of low 3 Bedroom/3 full Bath Condo. River and golf 89,500 original miles. 20 H.P. YANMAR two baths. Nature lover's rolling meadows & trees. Abuts Newly Furnished. course. Across the Very good condition EXCELLENT CONDITION. delight priced at $539,900. national forest on 35,000 acre Near Lighthouse. street from beach. inside and out. $20,000 recreational lake in TENN. Paved Pool-Tennis. $1320/month. CALL JOE, $4,895. LAND - LAND - LAND roads, water, sewer, more. Fully Equipped Kitchen. Call (239) 691-5360. 239-573-0464. Excellent financing. Call now (800) Spacious-Furnished 3 BR/2 BA home with gorgeous lake BEST ISLAND LOT VALUES 704-3154, ext. 483, Sunset Bay, Screened Porch. LLC GREAT RATES! views. Close to Lot 150X100 - already cleared - shopping, dining great location. $235,000 OWNER: AUTO & TRUCKS BOAT PARTS & SUPPLIES North GA: Fantastic log home on 2.5 (216) 932-5136 ' and Periwinkle. private acres, yet close to email: [email protected] $1800/month. Johnson 20 HP., electric start, long OVER THE BRIDGE shopping, drs, Atlanta events, 2 PARTS/SUPPLIES shaft with remote Yamaha motor story includes 4 Br/3Ba, gourmet Call Jamie at RE/MAX of mount $1,000 or trade for 9.9 sail RIVERFRONT kitchen, 40' long rocking-chair front the Islands. 472-5050 long shaft (239)463-1339 Three bedroom Condominium porch, sunroom overlooking koi SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT GM Rims & Tires. with sweeping River views. pond, deck w/hot tub, 2 wood Nissan, 1996, outboard 9.9 HP Designer Furnished. AT HALF RESORT PRICE Set of four. stoves, 2 heat pumps, huge steel Two bedrooms/two baths. Came off 1989 motor. Runs good. New parts. Entry elevator. workshop. $365,000. Call (239) Impeller, carb rebuilt. $900. (239) Facing Gulf-of-Mexico. MID-ISLAND Chevy Blazer. UPSCALE and UPTOWN: 995-9972 or (770) 887-8648. Three bedroom/two bath 995-9972 South Fort Myers. $887,500 AVAILABLE: 5 lug. DECEMBER 17, 2004 Unfurnished home. $50 O.B.O. Two car enclosed garage. Phone Today: to Call (239) 540-4990 TIME SHARE FOR SALE JANUARY 14, 2005 Includes: ACREAGE GLENN CARRETTA All Resort amenities. Washer/dryer Broker/Salesperson One week minimum. Lawn maintenance Acreage (23 years - GET JAMMIN'! (203) 319-9889 or Trash pick-up Sanibel/Captiva experience) KEY WEST kroncol @ optonline.net Large well landscaped yard. Coldwell Banker FSBO. $1500/month MOTORCYCLES & MOPEDS - TeamSanibel.com NORTH SIDE. plus utilities and (800) 784-2616 FLOATING WEEK. security deposit. KAWASAKI (239) 395-3100 EXCHANGE SOUTH SEAS RESORT 1-800-378-8938 ELIMINATOR 2001 AVAILABLE. BEACH VILLA: SEEKS GOOD RIDER. 2 BR/2 BA. Two bedroom/two bath. Sanibel East End. Large 1 bedroom, 175CC, RED, SLEEPS SIX. BEACH VILLAS: canal. Appliances furnished. GREAT LADIES BIKE. $299k Sanibel home. You are FULL KITCHEN, One bedroom, two bath. Available June 15. Call (574) 220- 5000 + - MILES. reading it right. 2br/2ba. LANAI, BAY SIDE VILLAS: 8491 (cell). $1900. O.B.O. 2 POOLS, HOT TUB. One bedroom/two bath. CALL 549-9506 EQUAL HOUSING On Sanibel River one block OCEAN ACCESS, THREE NIGHT MINIMUM. AFTER 5PM. OPPORTUNITY to beach. 2/2, 25 ft. ceilings. BOAT SLIP. WEEKLY DISCOUNT. $645,000 TERMS SAVE-THROUGH-OWNER! HOMES FOR RENT CALL (800) 899-7327 Historic Fort Myers, totally All real estate advertised Call Wi| Compton at (239) 415-2035 remodeled. 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, in this newspaper is (239)209-6171. lanai, oversized corner property. ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE subject to the Call for list of Island, properties. ' quiet neighborhood. $1,000. 1998 Yamaha Banchee ATV 350 Federal Fair Housing Act RE/MAX of the Islands. SUNSET-CAPTIVA month. Call (631) 334-8444 rebuilt top end. New pistons/rings. of 1638 which makes it Newly renovated Inc. helmet and boots. $2800 illegal to advertise any VACATION RENTALS 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Home OBO. (239) 995-9972 preference, CONDOS FOR SALE ATRIUM in CAPE CORAL HOMES limitation or Exclusive Gulf front Sanibel condo Private discrimination based residence. Two week minimum. Beachfront-Community. on race, color, AVAILABLE NOW. Please call Fully furnished. S.W. religion, sex, STEPS TO BEACH! 2CATV's, VCP, POWERBOATS A RARE FIND! (608) 363-7669 1,269/sq.ft. under air, handicap, familial status CD/Stereo. W/D. 3/2/2 or national origin, or an AN ADORABLE COTTAGE. Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock. ALUMINUM JON BOAT. ONE BEDROOM, ONE BATH split plan. intention to make such Atrium. Lovely 2 Br/2 Ba condo Call owner Newly remodeled, 16'LOW LINE, WITH OR preference, WITH on the Gulf. All amenities. Two (615) 371-9029 WITHOUT TRAILER. DEEDED ACCESS. near schools, limitation or week minimum. Owner, http://mywebpages.comcast. large fenced yard, NO MOTOR, MAKE OFFER discrimination. WEEKLY RENTALS (313)886-4757. net/sallytom CALL (239) 574-1364. ALLOWED. new:roof, tile, carpeting, This publication will not A/C, appliances, WILL CONSIDER TRADE knowingly accept any $310,000 FOR REAL ESTATE. Joyce Turney, Realtor sprinklers, landscaping. advertisement for real Sanibel Realty Inc. BAY AND THE-VACATION-HOME Move-in Now! estate which is in (239) 472-0440 BEACH-VIEWS $155,000. violation of the law. Two Bedroom, Two Bath YOU'VE (239) 541-0762. Our readers are hereby Lands End Condo ALWAYS WANTED informed that all at dwellings South Seas Resort Most-private-beach. advertised in this MANUFACTURED HOMES RENT DIRECT FROM OWNER Dock-on-Bayou. newspaper are available FORT MYERS HOMES Palm Harbor Modular and Mobile AND SAVE! Heated-Pool. on an equal opportunity (800) 897-0288 Wide-Porches. By owner. Historic area, off I basis. If you feel Homes Factory Direct Pricing. -25 Display Models call for free Open-Sunning-Decks. McGregor. Totally remodeled, 3 you have been Chateau Sur Mer area. bedroom, 2 bath, lanai, open floor discriminated against color brochures. Schedule a Free Factory Tour. (800) 622-2832 Idyllic luxury/comfort. plan, utility room. 2car carport, you may file a Easy-care, no-effort attached workshop. Oversized complaint by calling BAY/BEACH-VILLAS Vacation-Home. corner lot. $179,900. <631) 334- The Florida Commission SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT Three-Bedrooms/Three-Baths. 8444 on Human Rights at COMMERCIAL Monthly Rentals. 1-800-342-8170 or 1 -3 Bedroom Bay Villa. 2 Bedroom & HUD at 1-800-669-9777. PROPERTY/RENT Call for rates. For more info please 2 Bedroom w/Loft Beach Villas. SOUTH FT MYERS HOMES Seasonal Rates. (239) 472-8248 call the Lee County (505) 982-9242 office of SAVE THROUGH OWNER! Commercial Space 1-800-878-7495 South Fort Myers Equal Opportunity available for rent T1MESHARE RESALES GREAT (239) 335-2267 1,800 Sq. Ft., VALUES UP TO 70% $AVING$ $800 per month. BUY- SELL CALL TODAY FOR (239) 765-5005 find it in the FEATURED LISTINGS (800) 368- LOOKhee# 3541 Sanibel Island retail store front, 776 CLASSIFIEDS! BIG4BD/1BA, sq.ft.. upfront on Periwinkle Way. 2 YEAR OLD ROOF, The Village of Sanibel is a high FRESHLY PAINTED. traffic shopping center on Sanibel. $78,000. Call (239) 470-8809. • (239) 910-7733. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of August 5 - 11, 2004 • 19 Women's Wine Dinner at Thistle Lodge

Mary Ann Costello, founder and owner of Sable Ridge The cost is only $50 If f^ Vineyards in Sonoma, Valley will be the guest speaker and reservations are made and &-' wine presenter at the first ever women's wine dinner to be paid for in advance, held at the Thistle Lodge, located at Casa Ybel Resort on Reservations are strongly ' 1 •" 2255 West Gulf Drive on Wednesday, August 11. recommended and can be Ladies will enjoy a delightful reception, starting at 6:15 made by calling 246-4328 p.m., followed by dinner, which will be served at about 7:15 or e-mailing marketing- i- • p.m. Hors d'oeuvres will be served at the reception and din- [email protected]. Tickets ner will include a salad, entree and dessert, all prepared by may also be purchased at Thistle Lodge Chef Abner. Thistle Lodge. Throughout the evening, guests will learn about the vari- ety of wines produced at Sable Ridge Vineyards while sam- pling them. Fabrication Technology At Its Finest; Designs by Mark Christian

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This seagull Estates home was designed for the 21st century. Large 2 bedroom, 2 bath-apartment...?asy Island living with all Marble floors and Granite counter tops in the kitchen and the amenities including enclosed garage, large storage area, bathrooms. The home is being sold fully furnished in ready to elevator, beautiful Gulf views, onsite management. A special move in condition. $914,900. location! $612,000. < Call Andy Gelgberg at 472-1511. Call Mary Low Bailey at 472-1511.

DOCKSIDE GULF ACCESS CONDO SANIBEL GULF FRONT Desirable ground level 2/2 Cape Coral condo with beautiful SW SPARKLING VIEWS Located on a high beach ridge. Main house & pod connected exposure and long canal views of intersecting canals. Boat Wonderful, spacious, crisp and clean Somerset apartment with by an open porch. 4 BD/5 BA. Beautiful pool and fantastic dockage available (first come) included m low fee of $195 per beautiful whitewashed woods and Island-style decorating... a Gulf views. $3,195,000. month. Priced at $229,900., great value with great views! $1,495,000. Calljanie Freseat 472-1511. Call Tammie Trahant at 471-1511. - , Call Mary Lou BaSLey at 472-1511.

"TENDERLY" WALK OUT TO THE SEASHELLS OF SANIBEU Gulf front home on Captiva's TROPICAL WOW!This2BD/f2BA 1111535 Gold coast. Totally renovated GARDENS & GULF Seashells condominium has in 2001, 4+ bedrooms, 4 BEACH! been completely updated baths, Honduran Heart Pine First floor, walk out from with new tilethraughottt floors, custom milled cypress screened lanai w/private the unit, paint, tray ceiling "walls, 2 fireplaces, gourmet patio and long views to in the kitchen, new A/C kitchen, expansive living the Gulf of Mexico! system, new water heater room, master bedroom wing Excellent income with and re-plumbed in 2002, with his and her baths, French weekly rentals this 2/2 crown molding and doors with turtle glass on beachside, 6 person hot tub* unit, was restored in 2002 and is just beautiM! Gsfeat- value in a beautiful furnishings grandfathered beath Tiki Hut, all in a very private setting. crisp and clean apartment enjoying all of Point Santo's included. $360,000. Truly a must see. amenities. $799,000. Call Judy Reddmgton at Call Claudia at 239-910-3555 for more information. Call Mary Lou Bailey at 472-1511. 472-1511.

THE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB, South Fort Myers Stunning location at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, spacious :> OFFICE CONDOMINIUM NEAR BEACH VACANT LOT BD, 3.5 BA home has the most spectacular view in the Forest!. Well maintained 969 sq. ft. of office space for sale at The Wonderful near beach building lot located on bike path. Just a Custom, computer-controlled pool & spa share the large, Village. Excellent central location in a professional center. short walk to the beach. Convenient causeway access. Lot has screened lanai with gracious outdoor dining area. A short walk Priced to sell at $159,900. been cleared of Brazilian Peppers. $329,900. to golf, tennis and fitness club. A must-see! $850,000. Call Jack Samler at 472-3571 or 472-1511. Call Jim Branyon at 472-5154. Call Tim Grainger at 229-4964.

CAPTIVA ISLAND ELEGANT DREAMING!! LAKEFRONT Everything you need for a Ml This elegant lakefront Captiva Island Expenence' + near beach home is Exclusive Sunset Captiva being sold furnished 2 BR/2.5 BA fully furnished home It has a great room has it all...pool, boat dock, tennis, with a cathedral BBQ and beach access all within celling, beautiful WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE walking distance to the quaint marble master bath, ceramic tiled entry with French doors, Corner of the bay & deep water canal. 4,000-sq. ft. home Captiva restaurants and shops. At mirrored wall w/ wet bar, huge sundeck + lanai, 4 car garage, large possible on bay. Newly refurbished 3/2 on canal. Over 30O.ft. of last, a home that fits all of your master suite all on a large lake front lot Subdivision has tennis - water frontage. Sea. walled, 2 docks. Views are awesome. Lots of vacationing needs! $750,000. court, deeded beach access + picnic area. Den/3rd bedroom makes possibilities with these 2 separate parcels. Truly one of a kind Call George Kohlbrenner at this a very functional house. Room for pool. $749,000. and the last of its kind on the bay. $2,900,000. 472-5154. Can Glen Simmons at 472-1511. Call Sandi Suter at 463-1141.

INTERNET Toll Free (800) 233-8829 www.pmiTealtyxorrt Main Office (239) 472-1511 Causeway Office (239) 472-4121 SANIBEL GULFTRONT! Beautiful beachfront condo. 2 BD/2 BA well maintained with new kitchen Captiva Office (239) 472-5154 and baths. Fully and nicely furnished. Low density complex with pool, 2 lighted tennis courts, BBQ. Large storage. Established rental program w/ PO BOX 57 SANIBEL, FL 33957 excellent rental history and low fees. $1,050,000. Call Jack Samler at 472-1511. www.pmifealty.com 800-233-8829