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Week of May 6 - 12,2004 SANiBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 31, NUMBER 19, 24 PAGES 75 CENTS Feeding alligators still a problem on Sanibel Jenny Burnham approached the officer. The state wildlife Staff Writer officer made a determination that Gates was aggressive, and contacted the Sanibei His nickname was "'Gates,'" and he was Police Department. The Police always there, sunning himself on a bank Department responded with assistance, as not far from the entrance to Gulf Pines off they are required to do. A state-licensed the Sanibel-Captiva Road. He had lived at trapper was summoned and used a cross- Gulf Pines for most of his life, and he was bow to kill Gates. "kind of a mascot to some people'" in the The villain in this story is not the Fish community, according to resident John and Wildlife Commission, nor is it the Elting. Sanibel Police Department. The villain But Gates died, not because of disease, here is the person who ignored clearly or poachers. Gates lost his life because an posted warnings noi to feed the alligators. unknown person tossed him some tidbits This is the person who really killed of food. Gates. According to the City of Sanibel According to the Florida Fish and Alligator Management Program, wild Wildlife Conservation Commission, "by alligators, even big ones, fear humans and tossing scraps to alligators, people actual- will move away when approached. Any ly teach the reptiles to associate people alligator on land that does not retreat, or with food.'" and alligators seldom attack that approaches at the sight oi" humans, is humans for any reason other than food. "unnaturally bold and aggressive.'" This Most of the serious alligator attacks type of animal has most likely been fed recorded in Florida involve reptiles that by humans and is considered a "nui- were seeking food. sance" alligator, one that poses a potential Gates was about five feet in length, threat to life and must be destroyed. which indicates thai he was a young alli- That's what happened to Gates. Photo by -Jenny Burnham gator approximately five years old. An officer of the Florida Fish and Neighbors near Gates' pond mourn his demise due to feeding by humans. However, even the smallest alligator is Wildlife Conservation Commission was following up at Gulf Pines in the wake of Keefer in April, 2004. The officer exited the vehicle and stepped to (.he edge See GATES the alligator attack upon resident Jane observed Gates and stopped his car. He of the road. Gates left his bank and Council hears advice on bridge rehabilitation Periwinkle pines to go By Donna T. Schuman struction time. By Donna T. Schuman Staff Writer "The permitting i> faster, the construction wouia 'JC Staff Writer faster and there M ould be a less negative environmental By rehabilitating as opposed to replacing portions of effect." Lubetkin said. Prompted by a request from the Congregational the Sanibel Causeway, the county could save millions in The proposed rehabilitation method consists of reha- Church and recent accidents, the Sanibel City Council construction costs. bilitating span A of the Causeway by replacing the deck unanimously approved a resolution establishing a policy According to a repot prepared by Sanibel residents and concrete beams in the 13 low level spans of the for removing Australian Pines within the right-of-way on Bernard Lubetkin and Clifford Fit/gerald, Jr.. rehabili- bridge. Lubctkin's plan also caiis for raising the bridge Periwinkle Way. tating the drawbridge, or span A of the Causeway, could decks out of the splash zone. The report incorporates The resolution, which requires city council approval save Lee County an estimated $10 million. this process into Lee County's plan to replace spans B for any removal request, clarifies the council's position Lubetkin is a retired engineer who was licensed in and C. regarding Australian Pines. The policy, City Manager New Jersey and Fitzgerald earned a master's degree in The total rehabilitation project, including the Judie Zimomra said, only addresses tree removal along business administration from Harvard. The two are also replacement of spans B and C would cost the county an the Periwinkle Way right-of-way and does not change the consultants for Save Our Bay, Inc. As per its request, estimated $55 million. The cost estimated by the coun- cuirent policy for the rest of the island. That policy still Lubetkin and Fitzgerald presented their findings to the ty for the entire replacement was originally valued at provides special consideration for (he removal of the Sanibel City Council Tuesday. $67 million. That estimate, however, has increased in pines, but also provides adequate protection necessary for The report, which offers the city and county an alter- the health, safety and welfare of Sanibel's citizens, according to the resolution. native to replacing all three bridges, claims rehabilita- See RE-HAB tion would not only save money, but also shorten con- "This does not change policy, but puts it in a written page 3 resolution regarding Australian pines,'" Zimomra said. So far, the city has only received one removal request. However. Public Works Director Gates Castle said he has ton it Wircit identified at least a dozen more trees should be removed along Periwinkle. • LEITERS page 6 Victor Legarreta After retirement? Isiandl classroom "Until someone requests their removal, they won't be • PERMITS page 9 removed," Castle said. "This resolution would maintain the standard that they are treated differently than other • DATEHME page 10 The theater has a new Janice Caron looks at The Sanibel Mudflats pine trees on the island."' artistic director who • REALEsrATE page 12 ways to keep our brains make an ideal classroom The current request, which was also approved by the plans to keep a good tra- from retiring after we do. to teach kids about council, calls for the removal of one large pine on the east .• SPORTS page 14 dition going. nature. side of the Church's driveway. However, the results of a • TV LISTINGS page 15 site distance survey on the property indicated that a small- • LOOKING BACK page 18 er tree should also be removed from the property. The • CLASSIFIEDS page 20 See PINES — See page 23 -See page 11 — See page 8 • OBITUARIES page 22 page 3 GE^EN HLAND Design • Installation • Maintenance • Tree Work

-3889 Sanibel Captiva Rd. Ph-one 239-472-13/0 * v l 28 YEARS BEAUTIFYING SANIBEL & CAPTIVA Sanibel Island, ih 33 >57 Pa\:239-"395-?082 ^,^ 2 • Week of May 6- 12,2004 • ISLAND REPORTER CITY * COUNTY • STATE By Donna T. Schuman vote of the Sanibel City Council. The sec- Coy resigns from county commission Staff Writer ond reading of the ordinance will be held June 15 at 9:30. Cape Coral Daily Breeze ly 10 years. His district includes Cape The Sanibel City Council... Staff Report Coral. ^Held the first reading of a proposed ordi- If elected to Congress, Coy said his main ^Held the first reading of a proposed ordi- nance amending the city charter to Lee County Commissioner Andy Coy, local office will be located in the Cape, nance amending the city charter increas- increase the permitted height of buildings on who is running for U.S. Congress, hopefully in the city-county building where ing impermeable coverage, vegetation the island. The ordinance would provide announced his resignation from the local his commission office is. removal or developed area. The ordinance that actions to increase the permitted height board Tuesday. He will seek appointment to three com- would provide that actions to increase the of buildings on the island be taken before His last day will be Nov. 15. mittees, if elected: the veteran's committee, permeable maximum land area to be cov- the city only by ordinance approved by the "This was one of the hardest decisions I where he wants to work to obtain a veteran's ered with impermeable surfaces, cleared of majority of electors at the next general elec- have had to make," Coy said in a telephone hospital for southwest Florida; the trans- vegetation and or used as a development tion. The second reading of the ordinance interview Tuesday night. "I love being a portation committee, where he would work area may be taken before the city only by will be held June 15 at 9:30. commissioner. I love representing Cape for additional funding for 1-75; and the edu- ordinance approved by the majority of elec- the first reading of a proposed ordi- Coral and Lee County. cation committee where he would work to tors at the next general election. The second nance amending the city charter estab- "However I feel a bit of a calling to rectify problems with the No Child Left reading of this ordinance will be held May lishing a section titled "Changes to Washington, to be a congressman represent- Behind legislation, particularly funding 18 at 9:30 a.m. Highway 869 (Causeway Road, Periwinkle ing southwest Florida." issues which placed a burden on state and the first reading of a proposed ordi- Way, Palm Ridge Road and Sanibel-Captiva As a congressional candidate. Coy is county governments, Coy said. Road.) The ordinance would explain the sig- required by Jaw to resign his seat no later The District 14 Congressional seat is cur- nance to increase residential development density. The second reading of this ordi- nificance of the highway to the City of than the date he qualifies to run for the fed- rently held by Porter Goss, who is retiring. Sanibel and provide that actions to increase eral office. The qualifying period runs from Other Republican candidates include nance will be held May 18 at 9:30 a.m. The ordinance would provide that actions to the permitted height of buildings on the noon Monday, May 3, through noon Friday, Carole Green, who has served as state rep- island any changes addressing Highway 869 May 7. Coy said he jumped the gun a bit by resentative for District 75 since 1998: increase residential development density be taken before the city only by ordinance be taken before the city only by ordinance sending in his paperwork for the District 14 Connie Mack IV, who has previously served approved by the majority of electors at the seat a week early so he could have time to as state representative on Florida's east approved by the majority of electors at the next general election. next general election. The second reading of address any paperwork problems, should coast: Frank Schwerin; Barry Futch; Jon the ordinance will be held July 20 at 9:30. they crop up. Larsen Schudlick and James Reynolds. the first reading of a proposed ordi- Coy, a Republican, has served Lee Also announced is Robert Neeld, a nance to amend the Sanibel City Charter ^ the first public hearing for a resolu- County as a commissioner for approximate- Democrat. regarding the Planning Commission. The tion electing to conduct a healing after ordinance would establish a seven member 5:00 p.m. regarding an amendment to the Planning Commission to be composed of Land Development Code revising the mas- seven unsalaried residents of the city. The ter plan, density, permitted uses and members shall be selected by a majority required and general conditions for the City to skip COTI survey Wulfert Point Planned Unit Development. city could benefit from the information By Donna T. Schuman uled for later this year. ^Approved a continuance for the second gathered through the survey. StaffWriter "We're on different sides of a lot of the reading of an ordinance establishing a issues." said Councilman Jim Jennings. "I "L think it would be useful and beneficial Despite its involvement in the past, the system for the licensing, registration and don't see why we should be a part of their to the city to incorporate some additional regulation of construction contractors. Sanibel City Council declined participation questionnaire." questions that the staff might think would be in a survey of residents being conducted by Councilman Steve Brown agreed with good. We should leave it to the staff to ^Approved the submittal of an application the Committee of the Islands. his fellow council member, stating the coun- decide whether there is anything they can The survey, last conducted three years to the Bureau of Land Management to cil should no.t get involved with non-govern- ascertain from the survey." said Councilman obtain the Sanibel Lighthouse property. ago, questions citizens on a number of mental entities. Dick Walsh. issues facing the island. The City of Sanibel "I was opposed to it and I am opposed to The invitation to participate in the survey, •^Approved a request from CROW for the participated in the last survey, which includ- it now, as I would be no matter what non- according to Bernie Lubetkin, who spoke in Taste of the Island event and also to serve ed two issues coordinated through the city. governmental organization made the behalf of C.O.T.I. was to give council the alcohol at the Gulfside City Park for the However, the council voted 3-2 against request," Brown said. chance to see how the public felt about cer- event. participating in the C.O.T.I. survey sched- However, some council members felt the tain issues facing island residents. 1547 Periwinkle Way ('Located Between Traders & Kona Kai hoe :he Old Brew Pub Piaza) --""• i)'-:>' '> Elevator Access EURO COMFORT

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ment rules and requesting compliance. Violators are subject to fines and jail What should you do if you feed. GATES time, and companies that employ individ- see someone feeding an alli- • Don't swim outside of posted swim- uals who "can't follow the rules on this gator? ming areas or in waters that might From page 1 island'" are subject to rejection of their contain large alligators. applications for occupational licenses for • Don't feeder entice alligators - it's doing business on Sanibel. Feeding alligators is a criminal act capable of inflicting a serious bite, and punishable by a $500 fine and 60 days in illegal. Alligators overcome their nat- Gates had room to grow: the alligator that Gulf Pines lost three of its alligators in ural shyness and become accustomed April. In addition to Gates and the alliga- jail. Because this crime is a misde- attacked Mrs. Keefer was 9 feet 7 inches meanor, the act must be observed by an or attracted to humans when fed. in length. Alligators can grow up to four- tor that attacked Mrs. Keefer, state- • Don't throw fish scraps into the water licensed trappers also destroyed an officer of the law in order for charges to teen feet and can weigh 1000 pounds. be filed. or leave them on shore. Although you In general, notes Chief Tomlinson of aggressive gator that was 9 feet 8 inches are not intentionally feeding alliga- long. If you see someone breaking the law the Sanibel Police Department, it is not by feeding an alligator, do the following: tors, the end result can be the same. Sanibel residents or tourists or visitors The residents of Gulf Pines mourn the 1. Get all the information you can about • Don't allow pets to swim, exercise or who feed the alligators. Service workers loss of Gates and are distraught that his the person, including a description and drink in waters not known to be free who come to Sanibel for their employ- death, and that of the other two alligators, any identification you can find, such as of alligators or in designated swim- ment but who reside off-island are most was necessary. a license plate number, or a business ming areas with humans. Dogs suffer often those who act out of ignorance or "We're all very sad to have lost our name or address on a vehicle or cloth- many more attacks than humans, defiance of the law. Chief Tomlinson is alligators," says Barbara Cooley of Gulf ing. probably because dogs more closely preparing a letter addressed to every Pines. It's a shame, says John Elting. "But resemble natural prey items of large company that does business on Sanibel or 2. Immediately call the Sanibel Police alligators. Alligators are more likely employs off-island service workers, it's the kind of thing that's going to hap- Department at (239) 472-3 111. pen if people feed alligators." to attack small animals than larger informing them of the wildlife manage- The Department will "actively pur- ones. sue" the complaint, according to Chief • Don't remove any alligators from of Police Bill Tomlinson. "We want to their natural habitat or accept one as a catch people who are ruining the alliga- "I hear less and less for rejecting the pet. It is a violation of state law to do tors" by feeding them, says Chief removal of Pines," Walsh said. "People so. Alligators do not become tame in Tomlinson. Let the police know immedi- understand that they are exotics and they captivity and handling even small PINES ately, no matter who the violator is. "It's do pose a safety hazard. This policy is a ones may result in bites. From page 1 good one and provides for removal where a concern to us. Not only is it a violation they create problems." of the law, but we don't want to see Although the city council unanimously something happen where people get Do's: request was made by the church to avoid hurt." • Do call the Sanibel Police any site distance obstruction the trees approved the new policy, some residents were still concerned that this policy would Department or the FWC regional might cause to drivers leaving the church. office (239-332-6971) if you observe "This deals with safety issues with the lead to the total removal of Australian Pines on the island. Do's and Don'ts a dangerous animal. The FWC will trees and makes perfect sense," said evaluate your report and, if necessary, Councilman Steve Brown. "We've been "This is not a new policy, but one step a Alligators are a fact of life in Florida, long the way in changing the status that and play an important role in the ecosys- send a licensed agent to remove the very fortunate that we haven't had any animal. fatal accidents at sites where these trees the pines have on the island," said Louise tem of Florida's wetlands by patrolling are." Johnson, who spoke as a representative for and protecting bird rookeries from • Do closely supervise children when Brown also raised the question as to the ROCKS board of directors. "We are marauding raccoons, and supporting a playing in or around water. why the pines received special treatment giving the authority to take pines out of the healthy fishery. The Sanibel Police • Do swim with a partner within al) on the island. island." Department and the department's marked swimming areas. These areas Councilman Dick Walsh, who is also Johnson suggested that the older trees Alligator Management Program are are specifically located and designed liaison to the city's vegetation committee, along Periwinkle Way be "grandfathered" committed to seeing that alligators and to reduce potential alligator/human said the pines have been treated different- in. humans co-exist peacefully. conflicts. ly because of the people of the island. In "They do hove an aesthetic value." Sanibel Police Chief Bill Tomlinson 9 Do use ordinary common care. Swim \ the past, Walsh said, there has been a Johnson added. "So many will tell you focuses on alligator-human interaction only during daylight hours. they love the canopy." as a public safety issue, and urges island strong interest in maintaining Australian • Do inform others that feeding alliga- Pines. However, Walsh indicated that the Following the approval of the policy, visitors and residents not to become ClilT Hall, a representative from the complacent in the face of frequent con- tors is a violation of state law and arid need to protect the trees might be dimin- that by feeding alligators, peopie cre- ishing. Congregational Church thanked the coun- tact with wildlife. cil for their decision. Florida waters, notes the Chief, are ate problems for others who want to not the same as those in New England or use the water for recreational purpos- es. Ohio, and cannot be treated as harmless. 8 costs did not reflect the recent increase in "In Florida," says the Chief, "there are Do dispose of fish scraps in garbage j steel prices. For the purpose of discus- things in the water that will eat you." cans available at most boat ramps or RE-HAB sion, however, the city council only He notes that recent incidents on fish camps. focused on rehabilitating span A. Sanibel. including one concerning • Do swim and exercise your pets in From page 1 Save Our Bay President Marie CROW veterinarian Dr. PJ Deitschei, areas not inhabited by alligators. Gargano raised some questions regarding involved people who were experienced Maintain your dog within command the last weeks due to the rising cost of the county's ability to proceed with the in living around alligators and were distance. steel. The county now anticipates a $ I 00 replacement project. According to a let- aware or should have been aware that • Do enjoy viewing and photographing million price tag for the entire replace- ter ro Gargano from the U.S. Coast their actions placed ihem in danger. wild alligators. Remember, they're an ment project. When conducting his Guard, the county has not yet received If someone as knowledgeable as Dr. important part of Florida's natural research, Lubetkin said he calculated his the permits to replace any part of the Deitschei, who has been a wildlife reha- history, as well as an integral compo- construction costs based on the old fig- Sanibel Causeway. The letter from bilitator for over 20 years, can be injured nent of many wetland ecosystems. ures presented by the county. However, Captain Greg Shapley stated that no per- by an alligator, then those who are too If you feed an alligator, swim at dusk, he said the increase in the price of steel mits have been issued for spans b and c relaxed around the wildlife are at risk as or allow pets or children to play where would only widen the gap between the and that they have not yet received the weli. alligators may be present, you arc con- replacement and rehabilitation costs. application for a permit to replace span The following are guidelines pub- tributing to a potential tragedy that could The total cost for rehabilitating span A. lished by the Florida Fish and Wildlife involve "loss of life. would cost the county about S6.2 mil- However, Lee County officials claim Conservation Commission for human "Do the things you're supposed to lion, according to Lubetkin and that Shapley's letter is inaccurate. behavior around alligators: do," says Chief Tomlinson. Fitzgerald. The estimate also accounts The U.S. Coast Guard received the for rehabilitation of the bascule struc- permit for span A in early April and is Don't: SIDEBAR: ture, which would cost an estimated $2.5 currently in the processing phase, • Don't kill, harass, molest or attempt For more information on living with million. The remainder of the costs according to Paul Wingard, deputy direc- to move alligators. State law prohibits alligators in Florida, you can request includes; $52,000 to replenish the tor of the Lee County Department of such actions, and the potential for informational literature from the Sanibel cathodic protection on the bridge every Transportation. being bitten or injured by a provoked Police Department's Alligator five years and $685,000 to replace the "We have a temporary permit in hand alligator is high. Management Program, or you can visit pile jackets in 20 years. Maintenance and that says we can begin construction just • Don't allow small children to play by the Florida Fish and Wildlife operating costs, which includes salary for B and C," Wingard said. "Our under- themselves in or around water. Conservation Commission website's for the bridge tenders and bascule struc- standing is that we have a temporary per- alligator management pages at mit and permission to begin construc- • Don't swim at night or during dusk or ture maintenance would cost the county dawn when alligators most actively http://www.wildflorida.org/gators/. $119,000 annually, Lubetkin said. tion. The city council plans to make its Another alternative proposed in the own inquiry on the matter. report included the rehabilitation of span No formal decision was made on the C as well as A. The estimated cost of that rehabilitation report. However, the city project would save the county an esti- plans to check the figures with its con- Get all your island news in the Island Reporter mated $17 million, according to the sultants. A copy of the report has also report. Lubetkin also indicated that those been forwarded to the Lee County Board of County Commissioners. every week! Subscribe! 472-1587

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Last we ek 'S weather Local high school student continues her STEPs High Low Rain The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Note: Rainfall levels are recorded congratulates student employee Trad April 28 86 68 0.00 from the morning of the day given to Hameetman for graduating with honors April 29 89 74 0.33 the following morning. from Cypress Lake High School. In June 2002 Traci Hameetman was April 30 85 72 0.11 chosen as one of six local high school stu- May 1 85 72 0.11 dents at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National May 2 85 72 0.08 Wildlife Refuge in the YCC (Youth May 3 86 73 0.00 Conservation Corps) program. Traci worked in the administration office per- May 4 80 73 0.22 Source: Island Water Association forming such duties as answering phones, data entry and filing. Due to her accurate NOT FOR NAVIGATION. work, exceptional work ethic and delight- Sanibel-Captiva Tides This information is furnished in the hope ful personality Miss Hameetman was that it will be useful, but without any warranty. asked to join the "Ding" family under the May 6-12,2004 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services STEP (Student Temporary Employment Program) in June 2003. Tidal Over the summer she worked in the full Range at o time position assuming additional respon- Traci Hameetman Redfish sibilities such as determining filing and Pass Sat Sun Won Tue Wed distribution of incoming documents, Business Systems and Technology. She assisting visitors, preparing and packag- was also awarded the Presidential award Sunrise 6:46 a 6:45 a 6:45 a 6:44 a 6:43 a 6:43 a 6:42 a ing out-going mail. She is also responsi- for Educational Excellence. Sunset 8:03 p 8:03 p 8:04 p 8:04 p 8:05 p 8:05 p 8:06 p ble for keeping accurate records of prop- On May 20, 2004 Traci will graduate erty at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National with honors and will return to work full time at the refuge in the summer. In the Redfish Lo 3:08 a Wildlife Refuge. When she returned to Cypress Lake fall Traci will once again work part time Pass ;Ht: High School in August as a senior, Traci for the refuge while attending Edison Lo 7:08 a 2:40 p worked 20 hours a week at the refuge. She Community College. The refuge staff is also received a Certificate of Meritorious very proud of Traci and knows she'll excel in the future. Lo 9:46 p Achievements in Economics, and

Punta Lo Rassa HI 102 warnings handed out in manatee zones Lo 7:03 a 6:53 a 11:48 p 4:14 p 12:58 a By Robin Boyle Warnings were given to first-time Daily Breeze Staff Writer offenders, but those who were brazenly Lo 9:41 p 10:42 p ignoring the new signs were subject to a Saturday and Sunday were breezy and state or federal fine. State fines start at sunny on April 17 and 18, an almost per- $50. The federal citations start at $100, Sanibel Lo 2:05 a 3:02 a fect weekend for recreational boating — with $200 for the second offense and Light Hi Viya4 a the seas were a little rough, but the passes $300 for the third offense. 5:18 a 1:57 p 2:44 p 3:39 p 1:00 a 1:04 p 3:12 p around the Caloosahatchee River and Pine State manatee zones were ruled uncon- Lo Island were full of boat traffic. stitutional last year by 20th Circuit Senior 7:49 p For some boaters, however, the day on Judge Jack Schoonover. An appellate 9:39 p the water also included a stern lecture, court in March upheld his decision. In Lo written warning, or a fine for up to $100. reaction, the federal government enacted 12:57 a 1:54 a The new federal manatee zones are new zones that were exactly the same as Captiva Lo now being enforced and this was a first for the state zones. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife state and federal officers, who teamed up Service took charge of enforcing the new (Outside) |4| 5:44 a 10:39 p 3:05 p 11*01 a j 11:26 p to slow down speeders. speed zones April 7 but waited until this Lo Gary Morse,, regional public informa- past weekend when all the new signs were 9:33 p tion coordinator for the Florida Fish and in place. . Lo Wildlife Conservation Commission said The FWCC is trying to reinstate the six Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation state zones so the areas can be patrolled Commission officers, five U.S. Fish and by local, law enforcement officers, includ- Wildlife Services officers, six FWC boats, ing those from Cape Coral. island one FWC pilot and a Cesna 172 aircraft The first step is contacting the Lee were involved in the cooperative patrols. County Commission to ask that the coun- One citation, 89 written warnings and 12 ty set up a rules committee to work out the SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA verbal warnings were handed' out. The logistics. officers made 322 educational contacts The committee would be half boating and found 110 vessels not in compliance enthusiasts and half manatee supporters .4, 77ze Island Reporter is Sanibel's newspaper with the manatee laws. who would try to come to a consensus that i(; of record, published each Thursday with - "The only surprise was the number of would please everyone. //zan 2, (500 paid subscribers, and is folks violating the speed zone off of If the county were to take over the #te primary news source for islanders. Redfish Point," he said. "Almost every- zones, that would mean any local officer body was in violation. We have a problem could write tickets. Now, only federal and that's with public education." Terri officers and state officers are authorized Blackmore Patrols were positioned in and near the to enforce the laws. Sales mouth of the Caloosahatchee River, "We are going to rewrite the zone," Manager Matlacha Pass and Estero Bay, Morse Morse said. "The public doesn't under- said. stand the ins and outs of the legal process. ? Deadlines "Officers reported that non-compliance We believe we can enforce it. The process Display: was highest near Redfish Point in Cape has been started, we've sent that letter to Noon Tuesday Coral where an estimated 70 to 75 percent Lee County already." • • classified: of the vessels violated speed zone restric- The FWC pilot has been flying over . 4 p.m. Monday tions," said Lt. Chris Roszkowiak, an the area for the past few weeks, Morse Holidays: FWC law enforcement supervisor in Lee said. "The pilot said the manatee have left (Schedule Marguerite County. "We'll have to put some extra the thermal refuge near up the changes) Burns Real Estate emphasis on that area in the coming Caloosahatchee River and have been graz- Acct. Exec. weeks." ing down around the mouth of the river Renny ;",_' Jenny Donna The officers are writing warnings as and around Matlacha Pass and Pine part of the education process but the hon- Severance"{ . Burnham " Schuman Island. Executive - - Staff Writer " ' Staff Writer eymoon won't last. "He counted over 50 manatee there. Editor "Soon we're going to start to write cita- When the feds made the emergency rule, tions," Morse said. "We will move from two out of three manatees found dead Member • Florida Press Association ~, education to enforcement fairly quickly. were found in the zones that were negat- • Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce ; Affiliate member • Board of Realtors And, of course, we would rather have ed. We know they're out there, we know Steve people voluntarily comply." those zones are heavily used this time of FPA award-winning newspaper ' Novak Each of the four speed zones was year, that's why it's so important boaters Account Postal Information Executive patrolled by state or federal officers, two simply slow down." Periodical-rate postage paid at Sanibel to a vessel. There is also a service airplane John Kinney, vice president of Post Office, FL Amy Joy that flies over the four zones and relays Standing. Watch, a boating watchdog Postmaster: Fleming Simpkins information about speeders to the officers organization that has been fighting feder- Production Send address changes to the Staff Writer Manager on the water. al encroachment in Lee County waters, Island Reporter P.O. Box 809 In addition, the U.S. Coast Guard is said he was out boating Saturday. Sanibel, FL 33957 authorized to issue warnings and citations "It was very rough," he said. But there in the manatee zones, and on Sunday two was a lot of traffic out by Tarpon Point. 1 Subscriptions citations were issued by local Coast saw most people obeying the speed limits, Midi delivery for 1 year — Shirlene ,>?: Grasgreen Guard officers, according to Danielle but I did see one person breaking the lim- Florida taxes included: "•*"' Classified DeMarino, spokesperson with the 7th Lee County, $25 • U.S. or split, $31 ®2Q04-BRE£ZECQRP.. * " v Subscriptions District in St. Petersburg. . See MANATEES ISLAND REPORTER • Week of May 6 - 12, 2004 U 5

Leeway announces compatibility NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT with SunPass and E-Pass OF ORDINANCE 04-005, 04-006, 04-007 and 04-011 beginning June 1,2004 CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA The Sanibel City Council will meet and have a Second Reading and Public Hearing May 18, 2004 Current customers must reprogram at Sanibel City Hall in the Council Chambers (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, transponders at Service Center Florida, at 9:30 a. m. to consider proposed enactment of the following ordinance(s) to be titled: Beginning June 1, 2004, Lee Way (www.leewayinfo. com) will be compatible with SunPass (www.sunpass. ORDINANCE 04-005 ESTABLISHING A SYS- QUALIFIED CITY ELECTORS AT THE NEXT com) and E-Pass (www.expreisswayauthority.com) TEM FOR THE LICENSING, REGISTRATION GENERAL ELECTION OR A SPECIAL ELEC- throughout Florida. LeeWay is Lee County, electronic AND REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION TION CALLED FOR SUCH PURPOSE; PRO- toll collection system. CONTRACTORS; SETTING FORTH DEFINI- VIDING AN EXCEPTION FOR THE ROUND- Any LeeWay customer with a positive balance in a ING UPWARD OF FRACTIONAL ALLOCA- Prepaid Toll Account and a reprogrammed transponder TIONS; PROVIDING CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS will be eligible to use specially designated SunPass and FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDI- TIONS OF FIFTY-PERCENT (50%) OR MORE E-Pass Express lanes. This includes vehicles with three NANCE; ESTABLISHING A CONTRACTORS TO THE NEXT WHOLE NUMBER; PROVID- or more axles. REVIEW BOARD AND SETTING FORTH THE ING AN EXCEPTION FOR DENSITY To automatically reprogram transponders, customers COMPOSITION, REQUIREMENTS AND INCREASES TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR should drive through the LeeWay Test Lane at the AUTHORITY THEREOF; SETTING FORTH BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING PRO- LeeWay Service Center located at 1366 Colonial CONTRACTOR LICENSING REQUIRE- GRAM; PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION TO PER- Boulevard in Fort Myers. The test lane (self service) is MENTS; PROVIDING FOR EXAMINATION OF MIT REDEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CONTRACTOR LICENSING APPLICANTS; PARCELS UP TO THE NUMBER OF EXISTING When entering the LeeWay Test Lane, drivers should SETTING FORTH A PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN DWELLING UNITS ON MAY 4, 2004, PROVID- stop on the first white line, pull forward to the second A CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE; PROVIDING ED THE REDEVELOPMENT IS OTHERWISE white line, and stop again. Wait for the green light to FOR THE STATUS OF LICENSES; PROVIDING IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE SANIBEL appear on the traffic light. If the green light does not appear after 15 seconds, the transponder has not been FOR RECIPROCITY WITH OTHER CON- PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; reprogrammed. In that case, customers should contact TRACTORS LICENSING JURISDICTIONS; ESTABLISHING AN ELECTION DATE PUR- the Service Center during regular business hours at 239- PROVIDING FOR QUALIFYING AGENTS; SUANT TO SECTION 7.01 (A) OF THE SANIBEL 931-0100. PROVIDING FOR RESTRICTIONS, PROHIBIT- CITY CHARTER (AS CODIFIED) FOR THE Some transponders were reprogrammed before being ED ACTIVITIES, AND CONTRACTOR DISCI- ELECTORATE TO VOTE UPON THE PRO- sold. Customers should contact the Service Center at PLINE; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS; PROVID- POSED AMENDMENT TO THE SANIBEL CITY 239-931-0100 to see if their transponder needs to be ING FOR ADDITIONAL REMEDIES; SETTING CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT reprogrammed. FORTH TYPES AND CATEGORIES OF CON- OF THE ELECTION BY THE LEE COUNTY LeeWay Discount Program participants need a TRACTORS LICENSES; PROVIDING FOR SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; PROVIDING Prepaid Toll Account to utilize SunPass and E-Pass lanes EMERGENCY SPECIAL LICENSE PROVI- BALLOT LANGUAGE; PROVIDING FOR so tolls can be deducted electronically. The Service SIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISH- NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CANVASSING OF Center staff recommends increasing the replenishment RESULTS; PROVIDING FOR ELECTION AND amount and/or low balance threshold for customers who MENT OF LICENSE AND RELATED FEES, do not have automatic replenishment. AND CHANGES TO SUCH FEES, BY RESOLU- EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDMENTS UPON TION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEV- REFERENDUM APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING Additional facts include: ERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC- AN EFFECTIVE DATE. • If customers do not have available funds in the Prepaid TIVE DATE. Toll Account, they should be prepared to stop and pay ORDINANCE 04-011 AMENDING THE SANI- cash at SunPass and E-Pass toll booths. ORDINANCE 04-006 ORDINANCE PROPOSING BEL CODE, PART II, SUBPART B. LAND • Two transponders in one car (one SunPass and one AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, "LEGISLA- DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 126. ZON- LeeWay) will be double charged. It is recommended TIVE" TO ADD A NEW SECTION 3.10.5 TO THE ING, ARTICLE XVI. PLANNED UNIT DEVEL- you have only one transponder. If you take advantage SANIBEL CITY CHARTER (AS CODIFIED) TO OPMENT, DIVISION2. WULFERT POINT of LeeWay discounts, we suggest you keep your BE ENTITLED "ORDINANCES INCREASING PROPERTY, AMENDING SECTION 126-1449. LeeWay transponder. PERMITTED IMPERMEABLE COVERAGE, MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN, IN ORDER • Current customers without a Prepaid Toll Account are VEGETATION REMOVAL OR DEVELOPED TO PERMIT THE GOLF COURSE PRACTICE invited to call the Service Center at 239-931-0100 if AREA"; PROVIDING THAT ORDINANCES TO FACILITY TO BE LOCATED ON A PLATTED they want to establish one. A Prepaid Toll Account is INCREASE THE PERMITTED MAXIMUM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOT, THAT necessary to have your toll deducted electronically. LAND AREA TO BE (1) COVERED WITH BEING LOT 78, PHASE 3 OF THE SANCTUARY • Lee County drivers who do not currently use LeeWay IMPERMEABLE SURFACES, (2) CLEARED OF AT WULFERT POINT; AND THE CLUBHOUSE can call the Service Center or visit www. VEGETATION AND/OR (3) USED AS DEVEL- AND RELATED FACILITIES TO BE LOCATED LeeWayInfo.com to enroll. Using LeeWay enables OPED AREA, AS ESTABLISHED IN THE SANI- ON A PLATTED ZERO-LOT LINE SINGLE drivers to take advantage of discounts on the Lee BEL PLAN AS OF MAY 4, 2004, SHALL FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOT, THAT BEING County toll bridges as well as a reduced rate for elec- BECOME EFFECTIVE ONLY UPON LOT VI, PHASE 2A OF THE SANCTUARY AT tronic toll payment throughout the state of Florida. APPROVAL BY A MAJORITY OF THE ELEC- WULFERT POINT; AND SECTION 126-1450 • At this time, SunPass customers are not eligible to TORS AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION OR DENSITY, TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM NUM- purchase a LeeWay discount program. SunPass and E- A SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED FOR SUCH BER OF DWELLING UNITS TO REFLECT THE Pass customers will be eligible for the Variable Pricing PURPOSE; ESTABLISHING AN ELECTION DENSITY REDUCTION ASSOCIATED WITH discount at the Cape Coral and Midpoint Toll DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 7.01(A) OF THE CONVERSION OF THE PERMITTED USE Facilities. THE SANIBEL CITY CHARTER (AS CODI- OF LOT 78, PHASE 3 FOR GOLF COURSE USE • Although the official effective date is June 1, 2004, FIED) FOR THE ELECTORATE TO VOTE AND LOT VI, PHASE 2A FOR CLUBHOUSE customers with reprogrammed transponders and a UPON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SITE USES; AND SECTION 126-1451. PERMIT- positive balance in a Prepaid Toll Account will be able SANIBEL CITY CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR TED USES, IN ORDER TO PERMIT A SHORT to take advantage of SunPass and E-Pass Express THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION BY THE GAME PRACTICE AREA AS PART OF THE Lanes beginning May 23, 2004. The period of May 23 LEE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; GOLF COURSE AND RELATED FACILITIES through May 31 have been designated as an active test environment. PROVIDING BALLOT LANGUAGE; PROVID- AND A BEAUTY/SPA USE AS PART OF THE ING FOR NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CAN- CLUBHOUSE AND RELATED FACILITIES; • An implementation date for SunPass and E-Pass VASSING OF RESULTS; PROVIDING FOR AND SECTION 126-1452. REQUIRED CONDI- transponders to be accepted in Lee County toll lanes is ELECTION AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF TIONS, IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE MAXI- targeted for summer 2004. AMENDMENTS UPON REFERENDUM MUM FLOOR AREA OF THE ATTACHED AND APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DETACHED CLUBSITE STRUCTURES TO BE About LeeWay DATE. INCREASED AND TO REQUIRE 20'DEEP VEG- LeeWay transponders can be purchased at the Service ETATION BUFFERS ALONG THE PROPERTY Center for $26.50 including tax. Prepaid Toll Accounts LINES OF LOT 78, PHASE 3 AND LOT VI, are required, and a minimum deposit of $30 can be paid ORDINANCE 04-007 PROPOSING AN AMEND- by credit card or check. Balances can be replenished MENT TO ARTICLE III, "LEGISLATIVE", TO PHASE 2A THAT ABUT RESIDENTIAL USES; automatically with a credit card or by mailing or deliver- AMEND SECTION 3.10.2, "ORDINANCES AND SECTION 126-1454. GENERAL CONDI- ing payment via credit card, check or money order to the INCREASING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TIONS, IN ORDER TO PERMIT ADDITIONS Service Center. DENSITY", OF THE SANIBEL CITY CHARTER TO THE CLUBHOUSE AND THE DEVELOP- For more information or to enroll in LeeWay, visit (AS CODIFIED); PROVIDING THAT ACTIONS MENT OF THE SHORT GAME PRACTICE www.LeeWayinfo.com or call the LeeWay Service TO INCREASE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP- AREA TO BE ISSUED AS SHORT-FORM Center at 239-931-0100. MENT DENSITY AS ESTABLISHED IN THE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AS OF MAY 4, CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT 2004, MAY BE TAKEN BY THE CITY ONLY BY AND SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF EFFECTIVE DATE.

Live Said proposed ordinance(s) are on file and may be inspected by the public at the City Clerk's office, Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard Shelling with respect to the proposed ordinances. If a person decides to appeal a decision made by Council on any matter considered at this meeting/hearing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the pro- Restriction ceedings is made, to include the testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to partic- Florida law prohibits the taking of live ipate in this proceeding should contact Jim Isom, Manager of Administrative Services no later than one day shells on Sanibel Island to conserve this prior to the proceedings. Telephone 239-472-3700 for assistance. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida precious marine resource. Relay Service number 711. 6 • Week of May 6-12, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER

now, perhaps striving to tap wider emo- leave. I don't know what they contribute tions while questing to find one of our to the environment, but I know they con- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR increasing record number of few surviv- tribute to the degradation of Sanibel's ing manatees with a piling driven through environment." To the Editor: rated the bridges adequate for H 20 S16 it, or perhaps promising to bring the Putting it politely, this is what might In a recent letter one of your writers loading which is the equivalent of a 20 group's considerable focus and energies be called, "the last person on the ferry" wrote, "The present causeway was built ton truck with a 16 ton trailer. Do you to bear on problems like freshwater pol- syndrome, as in, "I'm here, so let's hoist in 1963 to lightweight standards with sec- remember, before the problems with the lution, "S.O.B." has morphed itself into anchor and make sure nobody else comes ond-rate materials as a short range solu- concrete beams spalling and the reduced "Save Our Bay". What else might aboard." tion to the ferry problem." loading, that the bridges were posted for "S.O.B" become? Focus totally on the As to blaming "degradation" of I have no idea where he got his infor- 34 ton trucks? letters "S.O.B." "Sanibel Owns the Sanibel's environment on our tourists, we mation about second rate materials and The steel bascule structure was Bridge" is a nice try, but an opportunity don't do such a bad job, do we? Let's see, light weight standards, but I would like to designed for the heavier H20 S16 load- missed. there's-over a thousand swimming pools set the record straight once and for all. ing: Rules: Captiva may play but will be on Sanibel, and counting — all emitting I have some of the causeway drawings The principal problem, and the reason ignored by everyone. Snarley is not noxious chlorine gases into the earth's in front of me and the Title Block clearly for the present reduced loading and allowed. Mean, simple perjoratives like delicate ozone layer twelve months a shows that the structure was built for speed, is the spalling beams in the low "Stupid" and "Brainless" may not be year. Over 90 percent of our homes have County Commissioners Lee County, FL. level sections of the bridges caused by used. Sarcasm is permitted — even manicured, irrigated lawns, discharging The drawings are signed and sealed by salt water intrusion in the lower portions encouraged — but personal references thousands of gallons of liquid fertilizer Wm. Lindh, Registered Engineer in the closest to the water. like "Steve" and "Brown" are inappropri- runoff into the Sanibel River, the Gulf State of Florida. The solution is obvious, replace the ate. He's too fine and caring a person. and Pine Island estuary every day. All the low level beams and deck section and Disagree with him, fine; but if you don't mowers and blowers are two-cycle The General Notes state: raise the new beams and deck about four respect him, you need counseling. engines, with virtually no environmental Design Spec-s feet in the A and C spans. The B span is Points will be deducted for cheap shots controls over either noise or emissions, A.A.S.H.O. Std. Spec-s for completely new structure. and/or personal attacks. Claiming not to not to mention automobiles and trucks in Hwy Bridges, 1957 Ed. Damaged piles can be easily encased know it was cheap or personal is not an exhaust-inducing idle speed on B.P.R. Criteria for Prestressed in concrete and reinforcing steel where acceptable excuse even from one who has Periwinkle. Putting all that together, I Cone. Bridges, 1955 Ed. necessary as has been done before. engaged in Island politics or letters to the reckon that Sanibel's two-dozen square Live Loading H 20 - 44 The above can he done with the mini- editor. Sanibel politics' characteristic miles rank right up there with Captiva, mum of disruption of traffic by working rudeness may be adjudicated as societally Naples, Beverly Hills, California, the Constr. Spec-s at night, at a cost considerably less than induced, but still must be rejected. Any Hamptons and Scarsdale, New York as FL. S.R.D. Std Specs for the cost of constructing new structures. player threatening WMD will be ban- among the most environmentally hostile Road & Bridges 1959 Ed. ished to a spider hole. Second offenders residential areas in the entire United — Bernard M. Lubetkin, must sit through a Sanibel City Council States — and very little of it has anything AASHO stands for American RE. (N.J. Ret.) meeting. Third offenders will be placed to do with our nice visitors and tourists. Association of State Highway Officials Sanibel on the Council. As to the traffic, in season, well over and their specifications are used even Use of words with three (or more) syl- half are cars, S.U.V.s and trucks driven by today (a later edition naturally). BPR lables like "Sycophantically Otiose Sanibelians, or people coming here to do stands for Bureau of Public Roads, the To the Editor: Befuddlement" is encouraged even if our lawns and pools, manicures and hair, forerunner of the Federal Highway Other than reason (and on Sanibel rea- indecipherable; because Sanibelians fre- or to deliver goods and services to us. Department, FL. SRD stands for Florida son hasn't existed for years), the current quently tout lofty phrases while having no Environmentally friendly bikes are most- State Road Department, the fore runner causeway consternations demand levity. idea what they mean. Judges may award ly ridden by tourists, who don't realize of Florida Dept. of Transportation. Old-bridge/new-bridge is not life and extra points for four-syllable words, for how utterly dangerous it is, what with the So, it can be seen that the latest and death unless delays cause it to collapse rhyming, for creations like "Bridgeicide" hundreds of vegetation-concealed drive- best specifications of the time were used. with people on it, and that's not likely to or "Bridgeomania" or "Bridgeomyopia", ways (all rarely-enforced code violations) If perchance the inspection was lacking happen. So to help everyone lighten up, and for composing Limericks, sonnets that make looking first both ways by dri- that would, I presume be the fault of the I'm proposing The "S.O.B." Party Game: (either form) or haiku — but those must vers totally unrealistic, and for the elder- owner, County Commissioners of Lee How many alternative names can be be submitted separately. ly, impossible. County, and the inspection firm they developed around those initials? Both To determine the winner let's sell tick- Nonetheless, some would still insist used. teams and individuals may participate. ets to watch two opposing city council that we clamp down on the good-natured Regarding the Live Loading, H 20 - 44 Cocktails are optional. members chose the best entry while under and mostly family-oriented tourists (but is the equivalent of a 20 ton truck. For instance: Once upon a time, the full provisions of both the Sunshine not including our own children and However, the inspecting engineers have "S.O.B" meant "Save Our Bridge", but Laws and Marquis of Queensbury rules. grandchildren, of course), placing more All proceeds (and, only incidentally, restrictions on stores and restaurants, recommendations) must be turned over to forcing us to go to the mainland for most the Lee County Board. The county may at of our shopping. When and if that hap- any time before, after or during submis- pens, then we'll see real traffic jams all sion threaten to raise or restructure tolls, year 'round. And as the tax base shrivels and/or pay lip service to the island ideas and property taxes quadruple every five and/or adopt, unrecognizably alter, or years instead of ten, the lines of traffic completely ignore the committee's rec- would soon be all one-way — off the ommendation. island. The game ends with the dedication of Yes, we've met the enemy, and it is we. a 70-fpot high span, but may be restarted Tourists "degrading our environment?" PUBLIC NOTICE anytime a hurricane (or neglect)J:akes out Now that's a whopper, just like the poster the new bridge. ships resembling Queen Mary II sailing under our bridge in all those full-page — Bob Wimbush S.O.B. newspaper ads. In Germany sev- PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING enty years ago they called such tactics "the Big Lie." It worked — but only for a while. And while we're at it, maybe some The Sanibel Planning Commission will convene the regularly To the Editor: of us could do without green lawns and In a front-page story, Island Reporter's blue pools. One might be surprised just scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 9:00 A.M. Donna Schuman wrote of residents' con- how liberating it feels. For me, life is a lot cern over traffic congestion, and islander more fun without either one. Marie Gargano asserted that visitors to Public participation is encouraged during the discussion of the island are "loving Sanibel to death. — Richard K. Cook We're being loved by people who want to Sanibel Land Use (focusing on commercial Redevelopment and drive around the island all day and then Retaining Resident-based commercial Services in preparation of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Sanibel Plan.

THE MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED NOTICE OF IN MACKENZIE HALL PUBLIC MEETING CITY HALL, 800 DUNLOP ROAD The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District will conduct a regularly scheduled public meeting THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME for the Board of Fire Commissioners on: WEDNESDAY, May 12, 2004 at 1:00 PM The Planning Commission agenda is posted on the City's bulletin board. It can be obtained at the Planning Department for no charge at Sanibel Captiva Community Bank located at 2475 Library Way, Sanibel, or accessed on the City web site at www.mysanibel.com after Florida. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss general business for the 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a scheduled meeting. Staff reports and monthly meeting of the Fire District, Board of Commissioners. other materials related to the Planning Commission agenda are available for the $.15/page from the Planning Department. AGENDA: 1. General Business In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the should contact the District at 239-472-5525 no later than one day District at 239-472-5525 no later than one day prior to the proceeding. If prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service Numbers, 800-955- Relay Service Numbers, 800-955-8711 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 8711 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (VOICE), for assistance. (VOICE), for assistance.

M^ ISLAND REPORTER 3 Week of May 6-12, 2004 • 7 Two lanes off? Council defers decision San-Cap Zonta works with SWFAS By Donna T. Schuman necessary whether span A is rehabilitated Staff Writer or replaced. "The evidence remains to be seen of Another attempt by the mayor to per- what the lifespan will be of a rehabilitated suade the county to provide two lanes bridge, but the county's position has been leaving Sanibel was put on hold Tuesday a lifespan of 20-25 years," Cuyler said. as the council majority voted to postpone "The county's position is to replace now... the request. or if they rehabilitate, they will have to The resolution, "strongly urging the replace at some point," Cuyler said. The Board of County Commissioners to re- resolution provided for a position both the evaluate and consider a Causeway design county and city agree on... to replace providing one Jane onto the island and two spans B and C, Cuyler added. lanes off' was tabled with a 3-2 vote. Councilman Dick Walsh, who said he Mayor Marty Harrity, a strong propo- rarely disagrees with the city attorney, felt nent of two lanes leaving the island, pro- the resolution would weaken the city's posed the resolution, claiming it would position against the county in court. send a common sense approach to the Councilmen Brown and Walsh also felt the county regarding the future of the county would simply ignore the request The mission of Zonta International is no furniture or household goods of any Causeway. for an additional lane off the island. to improve the conditions of women's kind. To help these women in their growth With the rising costs of construction "It would have no effect, would do no lives. In keeping with this goal, the Zonta to self-sufficiency, the Zonta women held materials for spans B and C, Harrity said it good and would only hurt us," Walsh said. Club of Sanibel-Captiva has been work- a household goods drive at their April 21 might be beneficial for the county to use Sanibel residents in attendance Tuesday ing in partnership with the Southwest meeting. Many of the members brought the original plans for the bridges that also felt the resolution could hurt the city. Florida Addiction Services transitional towels, sheets, dishes, and small pieces of would have provided for an additional lane Sanibel resident John Liljequist living program, helping to build a frame- furniture which could be transported in off the island. claimed that allowing the county to add a work for women who've successfully their cars. "That was the most inexpensive design lane to the Causeway would only open the completed rehabilitation from substance Others arranged to have furniture that they had," Harrity s?id: "It has nomine Hoor to future expansions on the island. abuse. The women who go through this to do with span A." picked up at their homes and taken to a "It would take nothing in the future for program work hard to turn their lives storage pod which SWFAS has rented. Councilman Jim Jennings agreed with them to four-lane the bridge," Liljequist around. Many of them have been home- The club plans to continue supplying the Harrity adding that the residents of said. This is all about money. They could less, before coming to SWFAS. SWFAS women's household goods as Sanibel want an additional lane off the care less about traffic on Sanibel. If you Therefore, when they are ready to move much as possible, as this is an ongoing island. approve this, you are handing this to them into an apartment of their own, they have need, given the nature of the program. However, while Mayor Harrity and on a silver platter." Councilman Jennings felt the resolution Two lanes'going off the island could would not have an adverse effect on their also have an adverse effect on traffic head- lawsuit against the county, others on coun- ing on the island according to resident C.R.O.W.'S cil disagreed. Paul Emelius. What kind of message would it send for "Who's to say they could not reverse it one lane off the island?" Councilman to the morning and have two lanes onto the TASTE of the ISLANDS Steve Brown asked. "What effect would it island, which would increase the traffic 2004 SPONSOR BENEFITS have on our lawsuit and would it really coming onto the island," Emelius said. Contribution Requirement $500*00 affect the traffic?" Although a Causeway with an addition- Prior to the vote. City Attorney Ken al lane leaving the island could improve VIP GUEST BENEFITS; Cuyler indicated that the resolution would traffic flow, the city has also looked into Wildlife Sponsors will receive VIP treatment at C.R.O.W.'s 24th Annual not harm the city's case against Lee improving its roads and intersections as a Taste of the Islands to be held Sunday, May 16,2004, at Sanibel's Gulfside County. possible solution. A recent traffic study by "The key question is can they interpret Kittleson and Associates indicated that City Park from Noon to 6pm. Ifs a great day and a wonderful way to enjoy this as the city council agreeing to a fixed improving the intersection at Causeway family, friends or neighbors at a very special Island event! span bridge," Cuyler said. "1 wrote this as Road and Periwinkle would improve the much as I could to make sure they did not traffic flow off the island. One alternative Free Admission For 4 Guests draw that conclusion." to the four-way-stop is a roundabout. A great opportunity to entertain guests, family and friends "Island Style" While composing the resolution, Although estimates for other alternatives © Seating for 4 in the VIP sponsor tent - New & Enlarged! Cuyler also considered the island's traffic have been sought out, the city staff recom- Sit in comfort in the shade, away from the fray for the next 100 years and asked the coun- mended the council postpone looking into ty to accpunt for future island traffic in its any improvements to the four-way-stop. © VIP Parking Passes for 2 cars design for the new Causeway. It also indi- No date has been set to reopen the dis- © Hassle free parking with a designated trolley ride to the front gate cates that two lanes off the island will be cussion on this resolution. 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Please return this form with your check by May 1st to: laser dentistry iiii-ii:,'. Mi i'1-r smile design makeover Taste of the Islands / CROW, Inc. cosmetic/laser whitening P.O. Box 150 white fillings / crowns Sanibel, Florida 33957-0150 • FLORIDA LAW • Alan HI ) D.D.S. »••*.•. •. - /' i • >• Vehicles must yield to N.HIII-. 1.1 . I : I Praetimng Laser Dentistry »• h.,.,1 i.i hi I. I i . . pedestrians in crosswalks M 2323 Wooster La. • 472-4445 Formerly on Staff • Water Tower Surgical Center and intersections. "We're Here For YOU" • Go(tliel) Memorial Hospital 8 • Week of May 6-12, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER Producers, consumers, and decomposers By jenny Burnham Remember, a clam clap is silent, Mr. H And the teachers, he says, will take Staff Writer says, because clams don't make a the experience back to the classroom sound. and do a variety of things with it. "Don't drop him! don't drop him!" Of course. "They're learning about the environ- says Chuck Hackford to the kids pass- Earlier this year, the students made a ment, it's education, but they're excited ing a spider crab from hand to hand. field trip to the Bailey Matthews Shell about it. You hear the kids say, 'Yeah, "Okay, he's running out of gas, let's put Museum, so now they are applying what wow, that was so cool!' They get excit- him back in the water." they learned on that trip. Mr. H holds up ed. When the kids get excited, you know Mr. H, as the kids call him, is a a lightning whelk and tests their knowl- they'll never forget this day." Helping Teacher with the Environ- edge. Mr. H absolutely knows that the kids mental Education -Community Study "Can you take this home if it has a will never forget this day, because some Unit of the Lee County School District. creature living in it?" of the parents on this day's field trip Today he has two classes of 3rd graders "No!" chorus the kids. took the same field trip when they were from Orangewood Elementary, and they "What if it's empty?" in third grade. are studying the denizens of the mud- "No!" the kids reply. Mrs. Gerringer, Orangewood flats off the Sanibel causeway. These guys are smart. Elementary's school secretary, had to This is the standard 3rd grade envi- So is Mr. H., whose enthusiasm is come, too. She was a teacher with the ronmental education field trip, accord- evident. Environmental Education Unit and did ing to Karen Medhurst, one of the teach- This is the ideal time of year for this this same field trip for years. ers accompanying the children. Using particular field trip, says Mr. H. The The field trippers left school at 9:30 nets, the students collected samples of water is warm, so the creatures are and are due back at 1:30. They'll have sea life from the shore, and now Mr. H active, and the Environmental lunch before they go back, and they've is explaining the finer features of pro- Education teachers are at the beach with had a good time. ducers, consumers, and decomposers. students almost every day. So have the parents. What's a consumer? Two classes is a lot of kids, says Mr. . "I've had the best time," says Susan "They're the things that eat other H. With budget cuts, the staff of the Fersner, who accompanied her son,. "At things," says Ms. Medhursr. " Environmental Education unit has first I thought I'd be all supervisory," And producers? shrunk from twelve to four teachers. she makes a stern face, "but I really got "They're the green things that make "It's tough to get the same kind of qual- into it." Once they were in the water, she their own food." ity of education with a big group," says had so much fun that she begged her Okay. And the decomposers? Mr. H, "but at least the kids are getting son, "can I do the net?" A decomposer is a living thing that out and getting the experience." When her son and his friends said, breaks down the remains and wastes of Photo by Jenny Burnham Mr. H goes on, "I want the kids to "we could do this all day," Mrs. Fersner plants and animals, according to a stu- have the feel of a spider crab running told them, "Me, too!" dent workbook called the Mudflat Field "Let's have a clam clap," says Mr. H across their hands, to see a horseshoe That deserves a clam clap. Guide. to the kids. To make a clam clap, hold crab or a seahorse up close. This isn't "We know they're there because your hand out, palm down, and tap your virtual education, it's touching, there's a stink," says Ms. Medhurst. thumb against all your fingers. smelling, feeling." Coimrninity Foundation receives Bank Of The Islands gift Congratulations to Susan Holly, the islanders are participating in the Bank's most recent winner of the "We Love Our campaign to support good causes on Islands" promotion sponsored by Bank Of Sanibel and Captiva. It's one of the ways The Islands. Susie was spotted with a "We we try to show our customers and neigh- Love Our Islands" decal on her car. She bors how much we appreciate being your won the right to select which local non- island bank." profit cause would receive a charitable All-islanders are invited to stop by the contribution of $100 from the Bank Of bank at 1699 Periwinkle Way at the, corner The Islands. of Casa Ybel Road to get a* free "We Love »U -.--%•• i. (•!.•...•.-. Susie chose the Community Our Islands" decal and details on how you jr. - Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva to receive and your favorite charity can become our * • the Bank's donation. next lucky winners. :*•* "This gift to our Community Bank Of The Islands, a name synony- ** \ Foundation marks $10,300 we have mous with island community, banking placed in the hands of 18 worthwhile since 1974, has been voted "Best Island island charities through this promotion," Bank" for six years straight. Since 1999, said Bank Of The Islands Manager Rob Bank Of The Islands has received eight (L-R): Bank Of The Islands Manager Rob Lisenbee, Susan Holly, Community Lisenbee. "We are so pleased that "Best of the Islands" Awards. Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva President John Madden and Marjorie Madden. Chamber Box Lunch is Tuesday, May 11 GRAND VACATIONS Featuring: Selection 2: Seashells of SW Florida Project Chicken Caesar Salad. By Jose H. Leal, Ph.D., Director of the REALTY, LLC Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum and Advanced Reservations Only fee is LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER $10.00 for Chamber Members & Guests. Invites you to Experience President of the American Malacological Society. Please call 472-1966, or register online at: Vacation Ownership http://www.sanibel-captiva.biz/events/ When & Where: boxlunch.html 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sanibel Community House Deadline: \A7lv nair 2173 Periwinkle Way 5 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2004 Catered by: PLEASE NOTE: If you attend without Costco Wholesale reservations, you will be charged $14 at Selection 1: the door. Cancellations must be 24 hours Turkey Sandwich on Croissant, Provolone prior to the event for refund. Cheese and side Caesar Salad.

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THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY g Nat'lDayof Vegetation Terrific Twos 9 Koreshan Chamber Box Prayer e Walk at Shell IU Bridge played 11 12 Stress & Bone at the Library Tours Lunch at SCA Density at City Hall Mound at two locations

TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE DRIVE a.m. -11:30 p.m. $2 per child. For Moms On %7(fdHt leaves hourly from 10 a.m. to. 4 p.m. Coming Soon and kids aged 1-4 years. 472-6227. BUGWORKS! at BJG Arts Phillips daily except Friday. Wildlife Drive is • SAN-CAP CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S • BOOKWORMS stories and crafts for Gallery. Work from the young artists at now open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. CLUB May luncheon at the Sundial children aged 3-5, Sanibel Library 10 the Sanibel School. Opens May 6. except Fridays. Reservations, 472-1351 Beach Resort, May 13 from 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Mon/Wed. HARRIET RINGEL retrospective now SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE p.m. Guest speaker Carol Simontacchi, • SMALL WONDERS stories for children on display at the Sanibel Library. BAY: The naturalists at Tarpon Bay of Island Nutrition Center on "Stress and birth to age 2. Sanibel Library 2 p.m. YOUNG ARTISTS 2004 at the Alliance Explorers have started up free lunchtime Nutrition. $15, RSVP 454-6948 or 472- Mon/Tue 2017. for the Arts, Fort Myers. talks beginning at 12:30 p.m. Mon.- Fri. • SCA DUPLICATE BRIDGE has • KAYAKING WITH THE SCCF in and on the observation deck overlooking the resumed at the Sanibel Community around Buck Key. May 27, 9:30 a.m $35 most beautiful setting on Sanibel and last Association on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. per person, 472-2329 On about half an hour. The game is open to all regardless of Topics include Calusa Cafe, manatees, ability. Partners will be provided if nec- BARRYMORE at the Periwinkle dolphins, sharks, turtles, and alligators. Playhouse, presented by Out of the Box essary. Fees $4 for SCA members, $5 for Tarpon Bay Explorers is located at the non-members. Productions. Starring Clement Valentine. north end of Tarpon Bay Rd. 472-8900. Friday 7 Begins May 6, $20. Performances 8 Call for reservations for all activities. p.m., 2 p.m. matinees. 472-8900 rtf %ke^ Coming Soon THE MUSIC MAN at the Broadway GOURMET SINGLES SUPPER CLUB • LEE REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDER- Palm April 15 - June 5. 1380 Colonial FITNESS WITH PAM at the SCA, 2173 meets every Friday in finest restaurants ATED meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn. Periwinkle Way. Low impact aerobics, It. Blvd, Fort Myers. 278-4422. in the area. For more info, call 332-8191 Guest speakers incumbent sheriff Rod weight training. Mon, Wed. Fri., 9:15 - DEATHTRAP at the Florida Rep, in the BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER at St. Shoap and challenger Mike Scott. May 10:30 a.m. $8. 267-3092. historic Arcade Theatre downtown Fort Michaels and All Angels. Fridays 10 17, $16. RSVP by May 12 to 849-0966 ADVENTURES IN PARADISE: Myers. April 23 - May 16. 332-4665 a.m.-11:30; a.m. in the Parish Hall. 472- or 489-4418. FAMILY FUN AT THE FLORIDA Cruises; dolphin watch, sunset cruises and more on board power catamarans. 2173. REP! "I Didn't Know That!" perfor- TERRIFIC TWOS stories, activities for mance for all ages. Learn all about' the Canoe and kayak tours; guided or self guided. Walk the Boardwalk; free nature two year olds, Sanibel Library. 10 a.m. Tuesday 11 biggest and the first Includes bag lunch, KWLF stories, activities, games, for ages workshop with the actors, and a tour of tour of mile-long boardwalk at Port • CHAMBER BOX LUNCH at the SCA. 6 and up at the Sanibel library. 3 p.m. "Seashells of Southwest Florida Project." the historic Arcade Theatre. May 8 and Sanibel Marina, Monday, Wednesday, May 11, $14 15, 11a.m. 332-4665. Friday 10 a.m. 472-8443. VIOLINIST EMIL CHUDNOVSKY CAPTIVA CRUISES: In conjunction Canting • SANIBEL FISHLNG CLUB meets at the with pianist Michael Sheppard in recital with South Seas Resort, now offers two • KAYAKING WITH THE SCCF in and SCA, 2173 Periwinkle Way. Guest at Alliance for the Arts, presented by new cruises. Dolphin Luncheon Cruise around Buck Key. May 14,9:30 a.m $35 speaker Kenny Pearce. May 11, 6:30 Gulf Goast.;.Symphony. "Violin Classics departs at 11:30 a.m., return, at 1:30. per person, 472-2329 p.m. That You Lrbve",May JO at 8 f>.m. $25. Family cruise with casual lunch buffet 472-6197 served. $35 adults, $20 children aged 12 and under, kids 3 and under are free. OPEN PORTRAIT STUDIO 1-4 p.m. GULF COAST SYMPHONY to per- 472-5300 Saturday 8 $4 per session, open to all artists. Model form Tchaikovsky and Dvorak at BIG Sunset Dinner Cruise call for departation provided. 472-5267. Arts, May 8 at 8 p.m. $25 times. Cocktails and dining. $45 adults, VEGETATION WALK 2 hour tour of • TROUBLESTARTERS AT THE $20 children aged 12 and under, kids AMERICAN LEGION Every Tuesday under 3 are free. 472-5300. Shell Mound trail 9 a.m. every other Sat. 472-1100x222/ evening 7:30 pm. to closing. San-Cap INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE, 4 week Rd. at mile marker 3. 472-9979. g class at the SCA with Susan Voorhees. » FAMILY FUN AT THE REFUGE guid- SUMMER HOURS AT THE HISTOR- • YOGA CLASSES AT CASA YBEL Pre-registration and prepayment are ed tour of Wildlife Dr. for the family. 9 ICAL MUSEUM Open half days, RESORT Murari Brian Healy will begin required, deadline of May 14. Class to be a.m. RSVP 472-1100 x222. Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. teaching two new ongoing yoga classes held on Tuesdays, 9 -11:45 a.m. May 18, 950 Dunlop Rd. 472-4648. • MINDFUL YOGA AT BIG ARTS with at Casa Ybel Resort on Tuesday morn- 25, June 1 and 8. Class size limited to 12 Brian Healy, 9:30 a.m. -10:45 a.m. Open ings, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. This is an outdoor THE CARPENTERS SHOP at the people. SCA members $50, non-mem- to public, beginners welcome. $12. class and will be held on the lawn over- Sanibel Community Church. Bibles, bers $57. 472-2155. books, music, gifts. Mon-Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 looking the guff in front of the Thistle p.m. Lodge restaurant on the grounds of Casa TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is offer- POETS WORKSHOP at the Alliance for Ybel Resort, 2255 West Gulf Dr. ing naturalist led tours on the Tarpon Bay Thursday 6 the Arts, Fort Myers. Led by Jay Hopler, Beginner friendly, cost is $12 per class. portion of the 'Ding' Darling National NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER May 6, author of Iowa Writers' Workshop May • FORT MYERS SWING DANCE SOCI- Wildlife Refuge for birders, naturalists, 11:45 a.m. at MacKenzie Hall, Sanibel 22 and 29, 9:30 -11:30, and 1:30 - 3:30. ETY meets every Tuesday at Ron Dao's and curious people who enjoy being on City Hall. 939-2787. Sports Bar in Ft. Myers, 15320 the water and learning from an experi- McGregor Blvd. Free lessons 8:30 - 9 enced naturalist. Call for reservations for p.m. No cover. 239/851-7354 all activities. 472-8900 TURTLE TRACKS at the Sanibel - Sunday 9 Guided trail tour by canoe and kayak at Captiva Conservation Foundation's 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. daily. Nature Center at 9 a.m. Interpretive pro- Wednesday 12 472-8900. gram on the life cycle of the sea turtles KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC SITE • STRESS AND BONE DENSITY semi- Sunset Paddles tour Monday, through that make their home on the islands. $3 nar with the Island Osteoporosis Support Friday, 6 p.m. Tour is about 2 1/2 hours. adults/ kids free. $2 for parking at the guided tours.10 a.m. Sat. and Sun. $3.25 per vehicle. Group, hosted by the Island Nutrition Sealife and Nature cruise on the 26 pas- beach. 472-2329. Center. Bank of the Islands Community senger pontoon boat departs at 11, 1 and GAMES DAY at the Senior Center, 2401 Room, May 12 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. 472- 3, tour is approx. 90 minutes. Library Way. Bridge, Mahjong, and 4499. Everglades Day Trip all day, meet at 8 more. All levels welcome. $2 members, Monday10 a.m., return around 6:30 p.m. Includes $4 non-members. 472-5743 air boat ride, swamp buggy tour, and YOGA FOR HEALTH 9:15 -10:30 a.m. NESTERS & RESTERS Beach and more. Call for reservations. 472-0101. Thursdays at the Community House, BRIDGE FOR FUN Senior Center 2401 shoreline exploration, departing 9 a.m. Touch Tank Exploration at 2 p.m. 2173 Periwinkle Way, with Eleanor Library Way. $2 members, $4 non-mem- from the Sanibel Inn. Park in lot next to Program approx. 'A hour. Horowitz. Cost: $10. 267-8334 bers. No partner needed all levels wel- Ellington's. 472-2329 Evening tour at 6 p.m. These tours also FAMILY STORY HOUR at the Sanibel come. 472-5743. CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR Sanibel include a visit to the touch tank. Tour is Public Library, 6:30 p.m AFTER SCHOOL STUDIO at BIG Public Library 9:30 &10:30 a.m. approx. 2 hours. FAMILY NIGHT at the Sanibel Library Arts. Art enrichment activities from 2:15 PELICAN KNITTERS meeting every Breakfast cruise 9 am Tuesday and 6:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. 395-0900 week through the month of April at Thursday. 90 min., includes coffee, juice, YOGA & MEDITATION 6 p.m. -7:30 SHELLCRAFTERS10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Suntrust Bank at 9 a.m. Come for con- and pastry. p.m. with Murari Brian Healy at Casa every Monday at the Community House versation, knit caps for babies, preemies Ybel Resort. Open to public, beginner's on Periwinkle. in hospitals all over the country. 472- welcome. $12. MOMMY AND ME at the SCA 10:30 9120 Summer Hours start at Historical Village

Beginning May 1, the Sanibel Historical Village and Museum on Sanibel will be open half days, Wednesday .to Saturday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Historical Village is located at 950 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Call 472-4648 for more information. ISLAND REPORTER 3 Week of May 6-12, 2004 3 11

tists. Also the Alliance and the AARP • Take advantage of programs and ser- Andrus Foundation are making available vices offered at community centers, four free booklets on "Staying Sharp," sum- local offices for aging and senior cen- marizing current advances in brain ters. research. For copies go to the Web site No brainer... ago after 30 years in their professions. "I www.andrus.org or write to AARP • Seek out people who share common Don't let your brain retire when you do could have stayed home all day, but 1 Fulfillment. 601 E St.NW, Washington. DC wanted to do things I'd never done interests at churches, clubs and not-for- 20049. profit organizations. Do you know this person? I'm sure before." One of the most interesting findings is you do. Her name is Ann, Ruth. Phyllis. These are prime examples of what the importance of making and maintain- His name is Robert. George, or Richard. brain scientist call being "proactive," ing social contacts. Studies have shown • Get connected while you improve your These individuals are leading us on a one- doing things that can help prevent the that people with good social networks health, such as joining a waling club. hour walk along a nature physical and mental decline live longer and are physically healthier trail bordering mangroves that has been traditionally than people who are socially isolated. I see at least two common denomina- and the Indian River associated with aging. Older people may be more likely to tors in these suggestions: think of others, Lagoon. She bends down to Among those things are lead solitary lives, especially it family not just of yourself, and dare to discover pick up dried palm fronds physical exercise, mental and friends have moved away or died. the world. that early settlers used for activity and the feeling that Combating loneliness requires effort, brooms, and shows us the what you do makes a differ- both in establishing new relationships and Dr. Janice J. Caron, holes that crabs have dug in ence. Also, managing in deepening existing ones. Licensed Mental Health Counselor the soft sand of the mud stress, staying socially con- Certified Addiction Professional flats. nected, eating a health diet Here are some suggestions from the Certified Hypnotherapist. and getting proper rest. A young-at-heart 77- booklets: Readers with confidential questions max year-old — we mistook her These habits can serve call 395-2184 for somebody in her 60s — us well at any age, of • Get involved in projects that entail reg- this volunteer guide at the course. What's significant ular contact with others Environmental Learning about the ongoing research Center is doing exactly on brain aging is that at what the experts say we each stage of life—infancy, should do to stay sharp as childhood, adolescence, we get older. Dr. Janice Caron adulthood, middle adult- This individual keeps hood, and old age—the physically active with this brain shows an amazing and other volunteer activities at a conser- capacity to adapt. In practical terms, that vation institution, Habitat for Humanity, means that we are never "too old" to the Humane Society and local kinder- learn, or to embrace the good habits that garten classes. She is at the gym three will improve our quality of life. times a week, swims and snorkels for "If we were to employ a single word to fun. She also plays tennis for fun and characterize the human brain at all phases socialization. She keeps mentally active of development, it would be plasticity: the too by knowing the names of most plants organ's capacity to change," writes Richard indigenous to the area. However, there is Restak, a neurologist in Washington, DC always someone that asks her about one and author the book The Secret Life of the she doesn't, so she must look it up. Brain. The book indicates how the brain When not volunteering, they take pot- grows and develops from infancy through tery classes and dance lessons. And they old age—and how many of the things we are meeting new people and making a "know" about the "inevitable" mental contribution to their community. decline in old age are simply not true. "I decided to get involved in things— The Dana Foundation, a private philan- it makes me feel so vital," said a retired thropy, also supports the Dana Alliance for nurse, schoolteacher, firefighter, CEO, Brain Initiatives, a not-for-profit organiza- professor, who moved to Florida 15 years tion of more than 200 leading neuroscien-

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Dear Ron: My extremely tall African tulip tree has been clear of blooms for a month, so is it time now to have it trimmed way back, so next year I' II be able to see the blossoms from my window? — Madeline Sappah Fort Myers Beach

Dear Madeline: The African tulip tree puts on an incredible show dur- ing the winter and early spring when huge clusters of yel- low to orange, tulip-shaped flowers pop up above the lacy, Island dark-green foliage. But these trees do get tall, towering up 60 feet high with a canopy that may be 50 feet wide. Gardening Now is the perfect time to cut back the tree — but by no more than one-third — so that it will have time to pro- Ron Sympson duce the tender new growth on which next winter' s flow- ers will be produced. The best time to trim any flowering tree, in fact, is right after the bloom cycle. When you have your African tulip tree cut back, you African Tulip should also feed it with a quality palm fertilizer. And make sure it gets plenty of water during the dry season. chart. We think that' s why some of our plants just won't Humus is basically the result of aerated, heavily com- The African tulip (Spathodea campanulata) is native to grow. 1 feed them religiously and started using a top posted plant matter, so that' s good, too. tropical Africa and adaptable to Florida hardiness zones dressing of peat moss, humus and cow manure. You can help the process along with regular applica- 10 and 11. It is moderately salt-tolerant. Will this help? tions of a good palm fertilizer, which includes good — Frani Strever amounts of potassium and magnesium. And during every Cape Coral other feeding, you should add some additional granular Here are some vines for magnesium. shady locations Dear Frani: Too much calcium can raise the alkalinity of soil so Dear Ron: high that it interferes with the absorption of important Landscape consultant Ron Sympson is the author of • Can you recommend a vine that will do well on a lat- plant nutrients, particularly potassium and magnesium. Ron Sympson's Florida Garden Guide ($44.95 annu- tice in the shade? I had a brown-bud allamanda which What you' re doing is increasing the soil acidity that so ally; $11.95, single issue) and 250 Most-Asked Florida thrived until the shade trees 1 planted matured, and put many Florida plants require — and you' re doing it the Gardening Questions ($9.95). To ask a question, order the vines in deep shade. natural way. a book, or arrange for an on-site consultation: go online The peat moss helps improve drainage, and cow at www.TheFloridaGarden.com; send an e-mail to ron- — Wayne Holbrook manure — particularly composted cow manure — adds [email protected]; or write to 11691 Dawn Cowrie Bokeelia organic matter and acts as a slow-release fertilizer. Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Dear Wayne: How "deep" is the shade? If your trellis is cloaked in full-time darkness, very few vines are likely to survive. However, if the shade is "dappled," letting in streaks of sun, your options are greatly improved. Here are three vines you could try in a "part shade-part sun" situation:

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In fact, league rules require that each player get to The final event of the season was a 1,2.3 Best Balls. play at least half of every match, regardless of their 4 person team. In first place Donna Griesbaum, Helen athletic ability. Siebold, Joan Eschert and Doris Dewitt with a score of National studies show that many kids drop out of 106. In second place the team of Debbie Fairbanks. sports when they reach the middle-school and high- Pam Brodersen, Jana Stone and Blind Draw with a school years, a time when the needs for self confi- score of 107. In third place a tie of 110. The team of dence and physical fitness are more important than June Muench, Marjorie Czarnecki, Lil Gailius and ever. "We want to encourage our island kids to stay Claire Bowie.and the team of Janice Smith, Margaret active in sports," says new league president Mike Dwyer, Sheri Calvano and Jane Levene. Neal, "especially in these crucial years.'" Congratulations to the winners. Registration for the 2004 season of Sanibel Youth Chip-Ins: Claire Bowie, Bonnie Byrne, Tanya Soccer is now open. You can sign up in person, during Hochschild, Millie Ford and Sandy Sultar. youth baseball and softball games at the Sanibel The season ended on the same high note on which Recreational Complex on Sanibel-Captiva Road, or it had begun. Marcia Cohen, outgoing President bade online at sanibelsoccer.org. Children ages 4 through farewell to a wonderful season at the group's closing 14 can participate in the league, which begins practice luncheon before handing over the gavel to the incom- in September. ing President, Jana Stone. For more information call Mike at 395-9638 or visit Tournament Chairman, Bonnie Byrne reported on the group's web site at sanibelsoccer.org. the year's successes and especially mentioned two outside tournaments in which the membership partici- pated. Two of the five teams from the Dunes in the Patty Berg Tournament were winners. They are Judy Beachview Wellons, Debbie Fairbanks, Joannie Secrest, June Women's Golf Association Photo by Mike Neal Muench, Joan Eschert, Judy Leeder, Sally Knaub and Joel Mitchell plays in an island soccer match. Sanibel Barb Bornhorst Are you having a bad hole? If so, perhaps two Youth Soccer now features separate U12 and U15 age Winners in The Southwest Ladies Amateur were other members of your team can come through with a divisions. Betsy Cox and Becky Ciriello. good score. Teamwork was the name of the game as The success of the team who played in the Lee the ladies of the Beachview Women's Golf Island Coast Interclub was reflected in the beautiful Association met for the final day of play for this sea- low net trophy displayed on the table, the smile on son. On April 26, 2004, the game of the day was the Bryne's face and the camaraderie of the team - two better balls of the team, net score. Cash prizes Sanibel-Captiva Captain Donna Griesbaum, Debbie Fairbanks, Pam were awarded to first place team Brodersen, June Muench, Jodi Cochran, Greta Winning the 18 hole group was the team of Shirley Youth Christensen, Becky Ciriello, Karen Hendricks, Bonnie MacKay, Marilyn Humphries, Bea Maggio and Byrne, Joannie Secrest and Nancy Greenberg. Nancy Carlile. They shot 113. Carding a 64, the 9 Have a wonderful summer. See you next season. hole winning team was Ginny Reeves, Sally Gillett and Nancy Stell. Baseball &

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County Department of Transportation and Engineering. LOOKING BACK Sanibel's hurricane evacuation plan is being revamped 5 years ago and a team lead by Tom Dormody, vice president of May 6,1999 Greiner, presented the council some choices in bridge City rethinks purchase of Periwinkle land 2% years ago design. May 4, 1979 In a three-phase presentation, involving study, design Sanibel City Councilman Steve Brown wants to keep Island workers see real need for housing and construction, engineered first introduced a plan the door open for the city to purchase two commercially encompassing 4000 feet east of the of the toll plaza to zoned parcels on Periwinkle Way near Bailey Road. The need for affordable housing on Sanibel is acutely Sanibel Island and three alternative alignments for a Owner. Ray Pavelka, president of Mariner Properties felt by island businesses and their employees, according to replacement bridge. First alternative is a new 3130 foot Development, offered the city an option to purchase the the results of the city's recently completed survey on mod- bridge to island A, with repair of bridges b and c. The sec- parcels last year, but fierce budget battles, election politics erate cost housing. The city's Moderate Cost Housing ond alternative is a new 7350-foot bridge to island b with and an asking price considerably above the appraised value Committee heard those results last Friday, then scheduled a repair of bridge c. The final alternative is a 14,340-foot killed negotiations. a "town meeting" for May 24 yo discuss the whole hous- new bridge all the way to Sanibel. According to a letter from the Dunes' Homeowner's ing problem. All involve a 65-foot fixed bridge over the intercostal Association, Mariner owns approximately 43 acres along The committee last month distributed two question- waterway channel and a new toll plaza at Punta Rassa. A Periwinkle, 34 of which the Sanibel Community Church naires, one for employers and one for employees, to deter- 52-foot and 63-foot bridge are also being considered for has an option to buy. The other nine acres are zoned com- mine the need for affordable housing on Sanibel. About 45 two-lane bridge widths which would sufficiently service mercially. percent of the employers and 25 percent of the employees, traffic needs and would provide extra capacity during hur- The association expressed concern that commercial to determine the need for affordable housing on Sanibel. ricane evacuation. development near the city's main traffic juncture would About 45 percent of the employers and 25 percent of the Cost for the project could be as high as $50 million and cause unbearable congestion. Board members asked the employees returned the questionnaires. Committee mem- would include construction of a new bridge, repair of exist- council to take a another look at purchasing the two out bers said they were pleased with the response rate, and ing bridges, eventual replacement of the older structures parcels, even if it means taking purchasing and financing agreed the survey definitely demonstrated a need for hous- and maintenance cost. decisions to voters in a referendum. ing. Of the 343 employees returning the forms, well over half indicated they would apply for moderate cost housing One year ago if it were made available. The employers indicated they 10 years ago May 8 2003 have 316 workers needing housing. May 6,1994 Causeway comes up at City Council Tuesday About half of the employers said they have difficulty 4,000 enjoy fun and sun at Taste finding workers because of the lack of housing on Sanibel. Sanibel City Council agreed to wait two weeks to vote Twenty-one said they provide employee housing now and Over 4,000 people gathered May 1 at the Dunes to on a resolution opposing as high span bridge. 23 said they would if it were economically feasible. enjoy a variety of foods from island restaurants, bask in the The resolution, intended to tell Lee County about the Florida sunshine and listen to a melange of music played city's views regarding the replacement of the drawbridge, by various local groups. was proposed by Councilman Dick Walsh, but wasn't 20 years ago Approximately $30,000 in proceeds from the event will ready until the day before Tuesday's meeting. As a result, May 3,1984 be donated to Care and Rehabilitation of Wildlife Mayor Steve Brown asked to wait until he had time top Moratorium passes on wetlands (CROW), which cares for injured animals in the area. read it carefully before voting but also indicated be favors "I think it went well. It was a lot of fun," said Nancy the measure. With little fanfare — and no public outcry — Sanibel Frank, a chairperson of the event. Walsh had initially planned to survey residents before City Council Tuesday passed a moratorium on develop- The day was a festive one for those who braved the sending a letter to Lee County, which he expected would ment of more than 1,000 acres of island wetlands. intensity of the afternoon sun to feat upon an array of foods oppose a high-span bridge. He said he then remembered Those sensitive lands surrounding the Sanibel River are or to lounge about the grounds of the Dunes on blankets, there was a vote several years ado, which showed 91.2 per- in the city's proposed Wetlands Preservation District, spread before the bandstand. Some took shelter from the cent were opposed to the high span bridge. which is now before the state for review. City officials plan sun under umbrellas to watch people mill about the food "There is no need for a survey," he said. He agreed to to have the district on the books, with its tough new devel- stands, while others slithered themselves with oil to soak wait two weeks before the vote. opment standards, before the moratorium expires Nov. 1. up the rays. Children romped about, scurrying from one Curt Stendahl of Sanibel said he had read a recent news- Mayor Fred Valtin has said of the significance of the place to another, exploring while parents chased after them paper article in which County Commissioner Bob Janes moratorium — "...if we don't take steps to preserve the with a watchful eye. A purple chicken paraded through the indicated he believes there has been a shift in views on river and wetlands, we will lose it, like Miami Beach lost grounds , entertaining kids and adults alike, while a gui- Sanibel to favor a fixed span bridge. Stendahl said a reso- it," he warned. "And we will lose the ambiance that made tarist strummed away in front of the food booths. lution is needed soon to ensure the views of Sanibel resi- us come here in the first place." dents are known by the County Commissioners. Even though 1,000 islanders have been sent notices of the moratorium hearing, because they will he effected, very few people will actually be set back by the action , says Planner Bob Duane. The regulations will not stop you WEDNESDAY PRSME TIME MAY 12, 2004 from building, generally, but will tell you where you can 10:00110:30 11:00 11:30 build on your land. The Mentalist (N) (cc) The West Wing "Gaza" Law & Order (N) (S) (cc) Capturing the Killer Croc Beyond Brown: Pursuing Charlie Rose (N) (S) (cc) 70s Show |Day After (8:54) American Idol 60 Minutes II (S) (cc) Carol Burnett Show 15 years ago Smallviffe '•Forsaken" Angel "Power Play" (N) Blind Date jElimidate Drew Carey Dharma May 4,1989 News fee) ABC News The Bachelor (N) (cc) News (ce) INightline

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PERIWINKLE & ANHINGA 3108 DEL PRADO SANIBEL MARINA RACHEL'S DEU WALMART SUPER STORE-N-5 1619 DEL PRADO BLVD. 634YACHTMANDR. . 1634 SE 47 STREET VENDING MACHINE OLD TIME BAKERY PERKINS RESTAURANT 1551 DEL PRADO BLVD. MARINER POINT RD. 1507 SE 47 STREET SW FLA. REGIONALAIRPORT STUFB-A-BAGEL IHOP 1706 DEL PRADO BLVD. CURBSIDE, UPPER LEVEL 3310 DEL PRADO BLVD. 7-11 YESTERDAY'S 3336 DEL PRADO BLVD. DENNY'S RESTAURANT 1306 S. DEL PRADO BLVD. 2460 PERIWINKLE WAY VENDING MACHINE PLACO GRANDE & DEL PRADC ENGLUND'SDELIII 1109 DEL PRADO BLVD. BAILEY'S GENERAL STORE 2460 PERIWINKLE WAY CAPE SMOKE SHOP 3512 DEL PRADO BLVD. HESS EXPRESS - 1006 DEL PRADO BLVD. MACINTOSH BOOKS 2365 PERIWINKLE WAY CASALOMAMOTEL , 3608 DEL PRADO BLVD. BURGER KING 1013 DEL PRADO VENDING MACHINE WULFERT&SANCAPRD. VENDING MACHINE SAVONA & DEL PRADO BLVD. GAS & SHOP giTCO VISCAYA & DEL PRADO BLVD. TWEENWATERS MARINA CAPTIVARD. FARM STORE 3914 DEL PRADO BLVD. CIRCLE K 1829 SKYLINE VENDING MACHINE CAPTIVARD.&EENFLASH EMPIRE BUFFET 3922 S. DEL PRADO BLVD. CITCO 2128 SANTA BARBARA BLVD. JENSEN'S MARINA 15107 CAPTIVARD. VETERANS PARK 4130CORONADO DEBONO'S MARKET 2200 SANTA BARBARA BLVD. VENDING MACHINE ANDY ROSSE RD. JAYCEEPARK BEACH PARKWAY CIRCLE K 2505 SANTA BARBARA BLVD. S.S. PLANT-H GRIGGS SOUTH SEASRESORT VENDING MACHINE BEACH PKWY & DEL PRADO 7-11 STORE 3206 SANTA BARBARA BLVD. VENDING MACHINE GOURMET CAPTIVA SUPERSTAR 4403 DEL PRADO BLVD. BABE RUTH BALL HELD 3700 PELICAN VENDING MACHINE BLIND PASS PARKING JIMBas RESTAURANT 4601 DEL PRADO BLVD. WALGREENS 1534 CAPE CORAL PKWY. VENDING MACHINE SAN-CAP RD. & BOWMAN BCH MALAGA MOTEL- 1721SE46LN. CIRCLE K 1603 CAPE CORAL PKWY. ISLAND HOUSE 900 RABBIT RD. CITGO STATION 4715 CAPE CORAL PKWY. VENDING MACHINE CHIQUITA &49TH TERR. SAND CASTLE CONDO 3951 W GULF DR. P0ST0FF1CE 4728 SE 17 PL VENDING MACHINE ROSE GARDEN DR. ISLAND INN 3111 W GULF DR. ROBERTS PHARMACY 1633 CAPE CORAL PKWY. CAMELOT PUBLIX 1616CAPE CORAL PKWY. CARIBE BEACH RESORT 2669 W GULF DR. BIG JOHN'S TOWN CENTER 1314SE47TERR. VENDING MACHINE CHIQUITA & EL DORADO VENDING MACHINE TARPON BAY BEACH BREWED AWAKENINGS 1021 CAPE CORAL PKWY. VENDING MACHINE CHIQUITA& SW BEACH PKWY. CRAZY GATOR- 630 TARPON BAY RD WALGREENS DRUG STORE 905 E CAPE CORAL PKWY. CHIQUITA PLAZA 3816CHIQUITA ISLAND BEACH CLUB 2265 W GULF DR. MAMAANGEUNA'S 805 SE47TH TERR. VENDING MACHINE CHIQUITA&GLEASON VENDING MACHINE 2230 CAMINO DEL MAR ANNIE'S RESTAURANT 814 SE 47 ST. VENDING MACHINE SKYLINE &GLEASON GULFSIDE PUCE CONDO 1600 MID-GULF DR. LEE TRAN BUS DEPOT 828 SE 47 TERR. CIRCLE K 3704 SKYLINE HESS STATION 833 CAPE CORAL PKWY. CIRCLE K PINE ISLAND RD. CAPE MOBILE MART 805 CAPE CORAL PKWY FOOD MART 601 PINE ISLAND RD.W CAPECORAL HARDWARE MCDONALD'S 8 NE PINE ISLAND RD. CIRCLE K 622 SE 47 ST. PETRO AMERICA 3 NE PINE ISLAND R. LEE CO LAUNDRY 533 CAPE CORAL PKWY. SITE FOOD MART 601 PINE ISLAND R.W. LUCKY 7 STORE 516 SE 47 TERR. IN THE BONITA BEACH AREA D&DBAIT&TACKLE 3922 PINE ISLAND RD. SEEL DORADO PKWY. 437 CAPE CORAL PKWY. VIKING MARINA BAIT SHOP 3954 PINE ISLAND RD. PAESANO'SDEU CORAL DRIVE HESS STATION: BONITABEACH RD 91-75 CORNERSTONE MART 3130 PINE ISLAND RD. VENDING MACHINE 82862 LAFAYETTE 7-11;ACR0SSW.TERRYFR0M HESS STATION CIRCLE K 935 COUNTRY CLUB VENDING MACHINE, PALM TREE & SE 47 TERR. AMOCO/MCDONALDS STORE: BONITABEACH RD. §1-75 CITY HALL-EAST 815 NICHOLAS VENDING MACHINE 38 TERR. & COUNTRY CLUB B0N1TABEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY CITY HALL-WEST NICHOLAS PKWY. VENDING MACHINE 36 ST. & COUNTRY CLUB HICKORY BLVD.® HARMONY LEE COUNTY ADMIN BLDG. VENDING MACHINE COUNTRY CLUB & 9 THCT. LEE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER 7-11 :BONfTA BCH RD AND IMPERIAL SHORES VENDING MACHINE ARCHER & COUNTRY CLUB HESS EXPRESS 1020 SANTA BARBARA BLVD. WENDY'S: (JUST S. OF WLAGREENS ON THE CORNER OF US 41/BONITA RD VENDING MACHINE PALM TREE & WILDWOOD SENIOR CENTER 400 SANTABARBARABLVD. SUNSHINE ACE PLAZA9030BONITA BEACH RD.CORNER BONITA BEACH RD& MEADOW 7-11 STORE 40TH&PALMTREE 7-11 1021 SANTABARBARA LARK LN. VENDING MACHINE 419 CAPE CORAL PKWY. CORAL COVE-E. 1751 FOUR MILE COVE VENDING MACHINE SUNSET CT.&C.C. PKWY. CORAL COVE-W. 1751 FOUR MILE COVE CAPE CORAL YACHT CLUB CORONADO & VICTORIA PUBLIX 100 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY. VENDING MACHINE 5819CORONADOPKWY. DOLLAR STORE 100 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY. SEEL DORADO PKWY. & CORONADO & EL DORADO VENDING MACHINE 707 S. DEL PRADO BLVD. 7-11 STORE WINDSOR CT. CAPE CORAL HOSPITAL 636 DEL PRADO BLVD. INTHEESTEROAREA DUNKINDONUTS 4833 CORONADO PKWY. WELLNESS CENTER REAR OF HOSPITAL KASH&KARRY 904 CAPE CORAL PKWYT GAS & SHOP 2327 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY. SITE GAS: TAMIAMI TR. @ PELICAN LANDING RD. COLONIAL RESORT 4820 LEONARD ST. LOCHMOOR PLAZA HANCOCK -ORANGE GROVE PIK-N-RUN/DUNKIN DONUTS/PIZZACITY: 10351 CORKSCREW RD. PUBLIX 4913VINCENNESCT. LUCKY 7 STORE 125 DELPRADO BLVD. 7-1121200 THREE OAKS PKWY/CORNER CORKSCREW RD. DEL PRADO BLVD. & P.I. RD. •PUBLIX 1012 CAPE CORAL PKWY. E. 7-11 STORE SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY: 21100 THREE OAKS PKWY. MOBIL STATION 7-11 STORE 798 DEL PRADO BLVD. 1616 CAPE CORAL PKWY. W. CORNER OF WILLIAMS/S TAMIAMI TR. . POWELL'S RESTAURANT 1206 CAPE CORAL PKWY. CITGO STATION 1541 DEL PRADO BLVD. MCDONALD'S REST. . 1306 CAPE CORAL PKWY. CIRCLE K 1523 PINE ISLAND RD. CORNER SANDY RD./CORKSCREW RD. MCDONALD'S REST. 1222 CAPE CORAL PKWY. E VENDING MACHINE COUNTRY CLUB & SE 9TH SI THE DOUBLE TAKE RESTAURANT 19630 S TAMIAMI TR., SAN CARLOS PK. MCDONALD'S REST. 1715 DEL PRADO VENDING MACHINE CC. PKWY & AQUAUNDA BLVD. CORNER OF BROADWAY AND S. TAMIAMI TRAIL PELICAN BLVD. & SW47TH ST. THIRSTY'S REST. 1604 CAPE CORAL PKWY. VENDING MACHINE SKYLINE BLVD. & SW 47TH ST. BEALL'S OUTLET ON S. TAMIAMI TRAIL 4835VINCENNES VENDING MACHINE EVEREST PKWY. & SE 17TH ST. SW BEACH PKWY. & SANDS BLVD. VENDING MACHINE CC LIBRARY SW 39TH TERR. BARLEY'S CAFE 1414 CAPE CORAL PKWY. VENDING MACHINE PERKINS RESTAURANT 1502 CAPE CORAL PKWY. 46ST.S.E.&14AVE. DEL PRADO INN 1502 MIRAMAR ST. SANTA BARBARAS 47 TERR. DELINQUENT TAX NOTICES ALSO CC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2051 CAPE CORAL PKWY. ALBERTSONS PELICAN &SW 47 STREET AVAILABLE AT ALL ROSE GARDEN DRIVE LEE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICES DELINQUENT TAX NOTICES ALSO AVAILABLE AT ALL @ THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AS WELL AS THROUGHOUT BREEZE CORPORATION OFFICES THE LEE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

LEE COUNTY SHOPPER 2508 DEL PRADO BLVD. CAPE CORAL, FL 33904 CAPE CORAL DAILY BREEZE: 2510 DEL PRADO BLVD. CAPE CORAL, FL 33094 CAPE CORAL' 1039 SE 9TH PL. #102, CAPE CORAL FL 33990 LEHIGH ACRES CITIZEN: 1303 HOMESTEAD RD., LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33936 LEHIGHACRES: 1446 LEE BLVD, LEHIGHACRES, FL33971 N FT. MYERS NEIGHBOR 2787 N TAMIAMI TR.', N. FT. MYERS, FL 33918 BONITA. 25300 BERNWOOD DR . SUITE 3 BONITA SPRINGS, FL 34135 FT. MYERS BEACH OBSERVER: 19260 SAN CARLOS BLVD., FT. MYERS BEACH, FL 33931 N FT. MYERS' 13860 N. CLEVELAND AVE, N FT. MYERS FL 33917 PINE ISLAND EAGLE. 10700 STRINGFELLOW RD., SUITE 60 BOKEELIA, FL 33922 FT. MYERS BEACH: 17105 SAN CARLOS BLVD. FT. MYERS, FL 33908 SAN-CAP ISLAND REPORTER. 2340 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL, FL 33957 FT. MYERS: 2480 THOMPSON ST., FT. MYEPS. FL 33902 SAN-CAP ISLANDER: 695 TARPON BAY RD. SUITE 13 SANIBEL, FL 33931 GASPARILLA GAZETTE: 5800 GASPARILLA RD. BLDG. C, BOCA GRANDE, FL 33921

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(800) 794- NEEDED www.cerra.org (888)259-6722. 7310 J.G. Wentworth... J.G. Statewide online teaching WENTWORTH MEANS CASH application available at WANTED TO BUY (239) NOW FOR STRUCTURED (239) www. MISCELLANEOUS SETTLEMENTS winthrop.edu/scteach Cash paid for tools! Power tools, 574-1116 574-1116 hand tools, also some electronics. Cash For Structured Settlement/ Looking for new computer. Bring City Mattress twin mattress set, Annuity payments. It's your to 909 Miramar Street, Unit C, Tween girls comforter and *•••• money! Get cash now when you • •••* RETAIL HELP WANTED Cape Coral or call (239) 541- sheets, boys comforter & need it most! Oldest/ best in the Experienced FT/PT clothing retail 2200. sheets. Little Tikes pantry & frig. Guinea pig cage, (239) 772- ACCIDENT VICTIM? INJURED? business. Settlement Purchasers. safes help on Sanibel. $10.00 per (877) Money- Me - ANNOUNCEMENT Hiring for 2004 7885 DISABLED? All accidents, injury, Federal Postal Positions. Up to hour. 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Criminal Defense $39.00/ hr. Paid Training. Full 15001 Captiva Drive, Captiva MT565, Tractor-4 WD, serial; •State "Federal "Felonies BUSINESS Benefits. No Exp. Nee. Green and speak with Michelle. L242010. Date of sale May "Misdemeanors *DUI 'License Card OK. (866) 399-5718 Ext. 522 20fh2004. Time of sate 10:00am. Suspension "Parole "Probation OPPORTUNITIES Place Kelly Tractor, 9651 Kelly SPORTING GOODS "Domestic Violence "Drugs. GOVERNMENT and POSTAL RESTAURANT Tractor drive, Ft Myers, Florida. Protect Your Rights. A-A-A ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do you JOBS *** PUBLIC Pictures & condition report may be ANNOUNCEMENT. Now hiring Attorney Referral Service (800) earn $800 in a day? Your own HELP WANTED viewed at www.agricredit.com The NORDIC TRACK PRO 733-5342 24 HOURS local candy route. Includes 30 from $12-$48/hr. Full/ Part equipment will be sold AS IS, positions. Benefits and training. WTTH COMPUTER, Machines and Candy All for Sales Rep., Commissioned: without warranty. 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TEAM annual rent of $31,260. Sale or FOR FREE BROCHURE OF Deluxe bumper & corner lenses. Pwr. NEW AC, NEW ROOF. trade, $395K., O.B.O. (239) 277-- MOUNTAIN PROPERTY SALES. 3 Bedroom/3 full Bath Condo. tinted windows'. Pwr. Moonroof LIVING ROOM, PRESENTS.... 6154 (800) 642-5333. Realty of Murphy. Newly Furnished. w/visor. Pwr. looks/ keyless entry. FAMILY ROOM, the best properties for sale 317 Peachtree St., Murphy, N.C. Near Lighthouse. A/C. Cruise control. Tilt wheel. BIG YARD. 28906 Pool-Tennis. Dual front air bags. $5,495. Call VISCAYA AREA THE ISLAND'S BEST www.realtyofmurphy.com Fully Equipped Kitchen. (850) 508-2993 NEEDS TLC. OFFICE SPACE Spacious-Furnished CALL LUXURY CONDO Screened Porch. (239) 872-3970 JUST LISTED AT VACATION RENTALS GREAT RATES! AUTO & TRUCKS $159,900. GULFSIDE PLACE PERIWINKLE PLACE OWNER: Top floor unit with new granite ATRIUM (216)932-5136 kitchen and baths. The gulf email: [email protected] PARTS/SUPPLIES For sale by owner 667 sq. ft. Exclusive Gulf front Sanibel condo front views extend over the Second floor space in residence. Two week minimum. Chevrolet engine 305 V8, needs 18 acres of manicured Park-like setting. landscaping to the beautiful AVAILABLE NOW. Please call rings $29.00. 772-8625 Perfect for retail or office. (608) 363-7669 Gulf waters. Great opportunity Nice view, ample parking, SOUTH SEAS RESORT to be in one of the few with a competitive rate. BEACH VILLA: For Sale standing buildings at Atrium. Lovely 2 Br/2 Ba condo Two bedroom/two bath. Gulfside with common walls. Call on the Gulf. All amenities. Two BEACH VILLAS: Parts and accessories for Fully furnished and Ben Dahlmann week minimum. Owner, One bedroom, two bath. Honda 600 VLX. Custom seat, tastefully appointed. (734) 769-2289 (313)886-4757. BAY SIDE VILLAS: $1,249,000. One bedroom/two bath. studded bags, chains, THREE NIGHT MINIMUM. sprockets, factory shop BUILT IN '99 BAY AND manual, air cleaner cover, REAL ESTATE DISTANT WEEKLY DISCOUNT. 2,063 SQ. FT. (LIVING) LAND - LAND - LAND BEACH-VIEWS SAVE-THROUGH-OWNER! frame covers. $200 takes all. 3107 SW 18th PLACE Call (239) 303-2819 Two Bedroom, Two Bath (800)899-7327 CAPE CORAL NEW LISTING Lands End Condo (TRIPLE LOT) Lot 150X100 - already cleared - BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA at 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, great location. $230,000 SPRING IS HERE. WESTERN South Seas Resort POOL, NC MOUNTAINS. MUST SEE. RENT DIRECT FROM OWNER SOUTH SEAS RESORT SPRINKLER SYSTEM, Twin home lot - overlooks wide Homes, Cabins, Acreage, & AND SAVE! ALL TILED, FRENCH DOOR, lake on Rabbit Road. Bring INVESTMENTS. Cherokee (800) 897-0288 GULF-FRONT FENCED, STORM PANELS, your sister. $359,000 Mountain Realty MURPHY, N.C. PRIVATE FRONT ENTRANCE IS Call for Free Brochure (800) 841- LUXURY HOME SCREENED, OVER THE BRIDGE 5868. FLORATAMSOD, cherokeemountainrealty.com POOL-SPA GREAT SCHOOLS, IONA AREA BAY/BEACH-VILLAS SCENIC ACREAGE QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD. Desirable 3BR riverfront Dreaming of retiring to the complex. Like new condition. Carolina Mtns? Grand opening SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT FOR $235,000. 1 -3 Bedroom Bay Villa. WEEKS AVAILABLE CALL Furnished.9 ft ceilings. pre- construction prices available FOR ALL-SEASONS Superb value. $259,000 on wooded golf front homesites. 2 Bedroom & SAILBOATS (239) 945-2253 OR 2 Bedroom w/Loft Beach Villas. CELL 340-6359, No time limit to build. Low down payment, lowest interest rates in Seasonal Rates. FOR-SPECIAL-RATES A GREAT PRICE LEAVE MESSAGE. St. CHARLES HARBOR CONTACT OWNER Canal front within the gates of years! Call (866) 334-3253, x669 SAVE THROUGH OWNER! FOR A GREAT 1 -800-878-7495 DIRECTLY SAILBOAT!! Cape Coral, 3bedroom 2bath 2car South Fort Myers favorite LAKE BARGAIN $24,900. Free $25,000 garage. Heated spa, pool, community. 3/3-1/2 bath plus covered boat slip! Gently sloping Call: (574) 272-0889 IRWIN oversized lanai, built 1997. loft, pool dock. lake view parcel w/ nice mix of low Fax: (574)273-5973 34 FT., 1982 Sprinkler system, city water, Mediterranean estate home rolling meadows & trees. Abuts BEAUTIFUL E-mail: [email protected] HEAD & SHOWER, sewer, assessments paid. with granite kitchen. national forest on 35,000 acre Web Page: Cathedral ceilings - lots of POINTE-SANTO GALLEY. $225,000. No realtors. Call (239) recreational lake in TENN. Paved GULF-FRONT www.pullapillyvilla.com INFLATABLE 8-1/2 FT. 357-8493 windows and so much more! roads, water' sewer, more. $999,000 PENTHOUSE-CONDO. DINGHY INCLUDED. Excellent financing. Call now 2-Bedrooms/2-Baths. (800) 704-3154, ext. 483, Sunset BIMINI COVER, RIVERFRONT Screened lanai with BRAND NEW Bay. LLC SUNSET-CAPTIVA GENERAL REAL ESTATE Three bedroom Condominium spiral staircase to Newly renovated DARK GREEN SAILS! with sweeping River views. private rooftop sundeck. FRONT WINDSHIELD, 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Home Dreaming of retiring to the Designer Furnished. real estate distant Gorgeous sunrises/sunsets. in 20 HP. YANMAR Carolina Mtns? Pre-construction Entry elevator. Luxurious. Private EXCELLENT CONDITION. prices available on wooded golf UPSCALE and UPTOWN. Looking for Lakefront Fully equipped. $25,000 Beachfront-Community. front homesites. No time limit to South Fort Myers. $887,500 property in East Tennessee? Call Owner: Fully furnished. CALL JOE, build. Low down payment, lowest Check these great deals out! Substantial savings. 239-573-0464. Phone Today: 2CATVS, VCP, interest rates in years! Call (866) Call Rimmer Realty at (610)664-2371 CD/Stereo, W/D. lobie Cat, 18 ft., racing equippec 334-3253, X647 GLENN CARRETTA 1-866-397-2432 email: [email protected] Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock. includes special-trailer. Good Broker/Salesperson Call owner sails, needs daggerboards and (21 years - Majestic Bay...One of (615)371-9029 Douglas Lake's most battens, trampoline needs repair. Sanibel/Captiva experience) CASA YBEL RESORT http ://mywebpages.comcast. With TLC, a bargain, $950. Call FOR SALE: Coldwell Banker premier Subdivisions. net/sallytom (239) 354-3093. BEAUTIFUL TeamSanibel.com The perfect place for your 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 4BR/4BA HOME (800) 784-2616 new home on OCEAN FRONT IN THE (239)395-3100 these breathtaking mountain FOR RENT OR SALE DESIRABLE WEST-END and lake view lots, BY OWNERS. THE-VACATION-HOME CANOES & OF SANIBEL Lakefront lots, lake access in (239) 368-6354 YOU'VE Located in the subdivision, all city amenities www.casaybel.com PADDLECRAFTS SANIBEL BAYOUS GENERAL REAL ESTATE and much more. ALWAYS WANTED SUBDIVISION. $299k Sanibel home. You are $49,000 and up. Canoe, good condition, 10 feet long, Large wrap-around Most-private-beach. $49.00 772-4490 reading it right. 2br/2ba huge screened lanai. garage, water views, close Developers Dream! Dock-on-Bayou. Large eat-in kitchen. to beach. 175 acres on Douglas Lake. GULF-FRONT Heated-Pool. An abundance of Call Wil Compton at 2 + miles of shoreline. Wide-Porches. . . • . DOCK SPACE wildlife COMPLEX Open-Sunning-Decks. (239)209-6171. #89730. COURTYARD VIEW frequents the bayou. Call for list of Island properties. Asking $1,800,000. Chateau Sur Mer area. RENTAL/SALES Watch a variety of birds Two Story Town Home Idyllic luxury/comfort. RE/MAX of the Islands. Lakefront Lot, 1.76 acre lot 2.5 Bedrooms, from your lanai with gentle roll to lake Easy-care, no-effort ,.Need to rent a boat slip annually for and backyard. 2.5 Baths. Vacation-Home. ••'a 22 ft. center console boat, #89730 Sleeps Six. Walk to Bowman's beach. Asking $69,900. Three-Bedrooms/Three-Baths. preferably with a lift. (239) 810- $639,000 CONDOS FOR SALE Large Screened Lanai Monthly Rentals. 3385. Contact: Swimming Pool. LES PENDLETON Indoor Garage. Call for rates. AMERICAN REALTY WEEKLY VACATION (239) 472-8248 OF CAPTIVA, INC. RENTALS (505) 982-9242 ATRIUM www.cyprinabeachsanibel.com (800)547-0127 FOR SALE BY OWNER (239) 395-2490 GULF FRONT CONDO WWW. www.captiva-island.com Low Density - 24 Units Over 2000 sq. ft. If you have SEASONAL RENTALS 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths 30 days or more Small 2 Br/1 Ba condo on East Den to spend at perhaps end of Island. Completely re- Newly remodeled kitchen the nicest place on modeled, steps to bay and Apt. & Dup. for rent. $1,495,000 Sanibel, beach. Monthly rental. Call (239) 395-9433 are a caring person (239) 940-9700. (856) 985-0322 or family, we-have-the-place for you. Central Fort Myers, 2bedroom, 2,000-sq.ft. APARTMENTS & 2bath, by owner. Newly Gulf-front condo.. remodeled, all new appliances, Two-bedrooms/two-baths DUPLEXES FOR RENT REALTY carpet, tile, paint. Master walk-in with den & Jacuzzi. closet, low maintenance fees, Cape, brand new duplex, 3br/2ba, Paradise in the making! Low density complex. garage, all tiled, all appliances .COM pool. $115,000. Call (239) 945- Two Lap-Pools/Sauna, 1405 Savor private tranquillity with incl. washer dryer hook-up. estate-like luxury in nature. Six-Lighted Tennis-courts. $875/mo. No pets! (239) 454-1909 UPPER CAPTIVA EQUAL HOUSING Superior quality Jim Barna Well-cared-for; Log Home on 11 + acres. Would like Cape-large, immaculate 2 & 3 ISLAND OPPORTUNITY SANIBEL Dramatic views to-keep-it-that-way. bedrooms, ceramic tile GULF/CANAL CONDO of the Smoky Mountains & (330)568-0109 throughout, verticals, ceiling fans, NO BRIDGES TO All real estate advertised screened lanais, W/D hookup, in this newspaper is Two bedrooms, two baths, panoramic views overlooking THIS UNSPOILED Ground floor, with Douglas Lake from almost water paid, much more! Near PARADISE. subject to the Hospital, government center & Federal Fair Housing Act Boat Dock. every window. Private dock & boat ramp, gazebo, Wisteria Midpoint! $775 & $850. First, last of 1638 which makes it Newly remodeled with & security. (239) 656-5520 HOMES AND New furniture. covered arbor w/concrete patio LOGGERHEAD-CAY HOMESITES illegal to advertise any Fully Furnished preference, For your own living along the shoreline, detached FROM $140,000 TO Or investment with workshop/equipment shed, Two bedroom/two bath NFM, 1BR cottage on 10 acres. $2,000,000 limitation or Condo. Minutes from I-75, shopping. discrimination based Rental history and garage & sauna, garden shed, On-site manager. platform for hot tub. Pool-Tennis-Cable-VCR Quiet, secluded, immaculate on race, color, RENTING: condition, newly renovated. Month (239) 472-3000 religion, sex, SANIBEL ARMS H-4 Privacy and tranquillity. For more details: $980,000. NOW THRU SUMMER to month lease now available. handicap, familial status BY OWNER $665. monthly. (239) 656-5520. or national origin, or an [email protected] Call Beth or John Rector or call Toll-free 1-516-628-1801 intention to make such [email protected] preference, (973) 635-6149 888-824-5108 limitation or $549,000 ANNUAL RENTALS discrimination. Ocean's Reach Gulf Front Condo. One bedroom. Sleeps four. Newly Prime location, St. James City, This publication will not ANNUAL RENTAL knowingly accept any decorated. Shelling, pool, tennis. Brand new Condo (Bayview Ave.) up to 50 Ft. boat. Top floor for best view. Call owner Deep water. Electric, water advertisement for real WATERFRONT CONDO One bedroom estate which is in VIEWS, WATERFRONT! Mountain for discount. (952) 472-7994 or available, $200 per month. Call email: [email protected] with •Garage. (910) 686-1232 or (910) 619- violation of the.law. PUNTA RASSA - Views from $19,900. Riverfronts Near Sanibel & FMB 8558. . Our readers are hereby With viewtiful sunsets. from $59,900. NC Mountains! Available immediately. informed that all Two Bedrooms, Two Baths. Spectacular views! Beautiful $800/month dwellings Screened Lanai Riverfronts! Up to 6 + acres. High VACATION RENTALS ~ RIZZO PITTMAN & PAGE WATERFRONT advertised in this and elevation, payed roads, REALTY GROUP, INC. newspaper are available Low Monthly Maintenance. underground utilities. (800) 455- (239)433-1100 on an equal opportunity 1981, Ext. 44 PUNTA RASSA (800)634-2216 HOMES basis. If you feel SANIBEL WESTERN N.C. Lake Lure area's SANIBEL HARBOUR NFM, WONDERFUL you have been HARBOURSIDE REALTY HERITAGE COVE discriminated against newest development. Big OPPORTUNITY - FINANCING (239)466-3313 mountain views with resort SANIBEL VIEW ' whatever AVAILABLE, 1/3 ACRE, 3000SF, you may file a complaint by calling amenities. Golf, tennis, hiking, you r CUSTOM BUILT RIVERFRONT. SANIBEL BIZ - boating. Call now for more One call does it all! NEW 2 STORY HOWIE IN The Florida Commission IT'S WHERE IT IS! on Human Rights at information (800) 992-2502 ' t RESTRICTED GOLF COURSE www.buffalojunction.com SANIBEL COMMUNITY. CONTACT (239) 1-800-342-8170 or HARBOURSIDE REALTY searching 731-6929 HUD at 1-800-669-9777. (239)466-3313 f For more info please J^UFACTUREDHOMES_ call the Lee County Home Siesta Bay w/Florida Room, ITS WHERE IT IS! office of 24x34. 1-Br/1-Ba. 2-queen beds, SANiBEL BiZ GiASSIFIEDS Equal Opportunity fully furnished, now air. W/D. (239) 335-2267 pools, tennis courts & more. Musi |PP^^.. find it in the ON THE INTERNET see. S14.900. Cal! for a look (239) 247-2110. W 111 1 Call Shsrfehe at47pil7 CLASSIFIEDS! 22 • Week of May 6-12, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER until retirement in 1972. Moving to Fort Myers in 1974, • - .:... Clarence Nelson the Moodys became founding members of the Fort Myers Clarence Nelson, 79, of Yorktown, and a former resi- Congregational United Church of Christ and moved to dent of Highland, Indiana and Sanibel, passed away was a graduate of Elryia (Ohio) High School and Oberlin Shell Point Village in 1991. ^ Wedragpday -&Ka8Jgg?*Aggk2£$,2f'' College (class of 29) and the widow of George T. Moody She leaves her daughter, and son-in-law, Jan4 "and who died in 1995. Dorothy was a math teacher during the Sidney Picker, Jr. of Sanibel, her sister-in-law, Miriam HJflis born SeptembJf %l^»^^ 1940s at schools in the Baltimore area until she joined Moody, her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Leroy and Frida 'aid Willgot Nelso^, &jjggg[ "' '' her husband in 1945 in Belgium where he was stationed Joan Moody, and numerous nieces and nephews. from (Mumet HighSche|>Ix*4jiafenctf was i during the last years of World War n. Dorothy then lived Services were held on Friday, April 30, in the Chapel cal en^neerforfepublic'^i^rC&pdalion*; in Brussels, Paris, Bangkok, Madrid and Washington of the ShellPoint Village Church, Fort Myers. Instead of He was a member jolStf l^f^S Catholic5 while her husband was a Foreign Service Officer. flowers, memorials may be made either to Hope Hospice Sanibel Island Liolis €lut> %d aMelvja l^Ies^lfellow. When in the U. S., she worked as a librarian at the at Shell Point, Shell Point Village, Fort Myers, Florida, Mr. Nelson was a WW*n Army combat veteanV'^erving Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International 33908 or to Russia-US Legal Education Foundation (c/o in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He fought in the fettle at Studies, and later at the University of Maine in Orono Picker, P.O. Box 626, Sanibel, Florida, 33957). Luzon and received three Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Anne Nelson; ANNUAL RENTALS one daughter, Frida Cannon, (husband-Tom), Muncie; ANNUAL RENTALS ANNUAL RENTALS CONDOS FOR RENT three grandchildren* Margaret .Cannon, Bloomington; Captiva: One bedroom guest house Cape Coral, Tarpon Point Marina, Patrick Cannon, (wife-Lori) Fishers; and Elizabeth 2 BR/2 BA in Beachview. with deeded beach access. Boat GULF HARBOR Tarpon Gardens Circle 3/2, "new ? Country Club. lift available. Completely equipped condo. 2100SF, 2car attached Cannon, Indianapolis. I, ;J, „ kitchen, living room. Working HOUSE FOR RENT garage plus den. First floor view of Gorgeous pool home SAGAMORE VILLAGE with views of golf fireplace. Pool privileges. (239) gardens, pools $1500. month. He was preceded in death % his parent arid one 472-6170 3 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths Jerry 239 565-8642 course. $1800/month. with Fairway View. brother, Alfred W. Nelson in £998. Two Car Garage. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, 3 BR/2 BA lake front New Appliances and home. Short walk GOLF - GOLF - GOLF Professional Paint throughout. HOMES FOR RENT May 3 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Ed to beach. Community Pool. $1600/month Beautiful 3 Br/2 Ba lakefront home Kacena officiating. Entombment followed in the Elm Two Bedrooms, two Baths $1400/month in Gumbo Limbo. $1550/month. PLUS DEN!!! Contact Barbara: Ridge Cemetery Mausoleum.' 2 BR/2 BA condo with Available April - November. Call LEXINGTON COUNTRY CLUB (239)671-0651 (920) 235-8035. • Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Catholic views of Sanibel Golf Privileges. River and golf Annual Lease LIKE NEW Beautiful St. James City: 2Bd/2Ba, Church, 2300 W. Jackson, Mancie, IN 47303 or to course. Across the $i,100/monthly 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath fully furnished, open kitchen, living Hospice, C/OJKHI Memorial Hospital, 2401W. University street from beach. Spacious Condo. room and lanai on beautiful $1450/month SANIBEL In Marina Community, Monroe canal with boat lift. Strait Ave., Muncfe-Ili 47303. Qriiib condjolteaces to the HARBOURSIDE REALTY Near Beaches. across from Sanibel! family c.a» be-fest to meeksmortua%@&bogl©bd.net. Call Jamie at RE/MAX of (239) 466-3313 AVAILABLE MAY 20th. $1200/month. Call: (609) 332- the Islands. 472-5850 $1500/month 3382 SANIBEL BIZ - (239)841-1141 IT'S WHERE IT IS! SE Cape Coral: Direct access 1 BR main house with 2 BR guest waterfront, 3Bd/2Ba, 2 car garage, house attached. East End, canal. fully furnished, weekly or monthly Appliances furnished. Available island rental. $1300/month. Call: (609) May1. Call (574)220-8491 (cell) REPORTER 332-3382 or (269) 663-7406 (home).

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Be first with the latest news and Photo by Michael Pistella happenings Victor Legarreta started his SW Florida career right here at the Old Schooihouse. on Sanibel and Captiva. Subscribe now By Renny Severance see the reactions of ever}' member of the to the Islands best, award-winning Executive Editor audience." This way he knows if he is ful- newspaper filling his mission: to bring timeless musical The Island Reporter...#1 In its 40 years on Sanibel, The Old favorites to entertain the audience and make Pick up your poster Schooihouse Theater has become a much- them laugh. He counts on the audience to let loved institution and an enduring landmark, him know what they like and don't like and at our office or add in the community. On May 17, Victor he plans to make sure he gets their feedback $3 postage & Legarreta will assume the mantle of Artistic in the future. handling and we Director and the transition looks to be a "Make 'em laugh.'" he says, "h"s my will mail it to vou. seamless one. mantra."" Ahhh Trypicai Paradise! Legarreta is already well-known on The music of Frank Sinatra and his won- Sanibel, having made his South Florida derful '40s style leads Legarreta's list of debut at the Old Schooihouse when he first favorites. "It's timeless," he says, "it doesn't Ahhh Tropical ParadiseISLAND REPORTE!R o > 2002 arrived here in 1993. He was a sailor in the get old" It epitomizes the kind of entertain- ISLAND RFPORTER * IKKI MATSUMOTO chorus of Anything Goes and went on to ment that can easily entertain the entire fam- S A N I B t I ISLAND f I. O I! 1 U : A perform in and direct many shows in the ily, no mater what age. region since then. "We get so caught up in world trauma," "FRAMING SPECIAL" ONLY Originally from Islip, NY. Legarreta notes Legarreta. "It's really good to come came to Southwest Florida when he was 19. out and enjoy yourself for two hours."" passing up a scholarship at New York And so the tradition continues. And it $52.00!! University to stay on the stage that he had seems so appropriate that Victor Legarreta already come to love so much. Naples was would be the one to keep it going. He loves home at first, since that was where his moth- the music and the style and has lots of expe- ANY ISLAND REPORTER POSTER! er had moved and he had yet to land a steady rience creating musical revues, much of it MATSUNK )Tf ) ( ,-\! I CRY K KK \ML" SH( )P job here. right here. I MO PCKIWINkl F. WVYVIU ACL" C tNfl.R 47.i-2'; + l But soon, Roger Seyer who has performed He even loves the building itself and am -i-* H<& -wn •-• - «•- J«M SBM *«t <« • -| on Broadway in Les Miserables and in Miss already knows it intimately — "I built the Subscription Special

Saigon, recommended him to JT Smith at the box office, and a lot of other things around •Mi il - Old Schooihouse and his career took off from here," he beams. there. In the years since, he has been working His islands roots even go a little deeper , •• L lit his magic and showmanship from Naples to than that now: he met his wife here. He * -'L Fort Myers to Sanibel, with trips out of the found Kelly Parker at the Jacaranda when state to perform in Pennsylvania and else- she was performing in Barefoot in the Park j.,...-... J-: J- J. . J • - where. For the past two years, he has been the at the J. Howard Wood Theater. Tt wasn't too artistic director at the Off Broadway Palm long before he proposed to her when she Theatre in Fort Myers. was appearing in Nunsense. True to form, he Victor Legarreta's love of theater meshes staged the event well, enlisting the aid and woo perfectly with the tradition of he Old silence of the rest of the cast so that he could Schooihouse with its incredibly intimate make his proposal to her on the stage at the \.irjil stage. "I love this theater,'" he says. "I can Wood. PEPQRTER I;. '•.,.'-• CAN'flv' saw .ma iut TO* XKX « Mt~

WEEKEND FORECAST FOR MAY 8th & 9th SATURDAY SUNDAY PORT CHARLOTTE 88/63 Sat CHARLOTTE A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. 86/64 Sun COUNTY PUNTA GOROA 89/64 Sat 87/65 Sun

A beautiful, warm, sunny day More sunshine with LEE Is on tap foi us today with moderate to high BOCA temperatures dropping temperatures in GRANDE COUNTY in the evening the afternoon. 84J71 Sat LEHIGH 84/70 Sun ACRES WEEKEND TIDES CAPE 89162 Sat Get your Forecast first on Fox. L PINE 89163 Sun City Sat. High Sat. Low Sun. High Sun. Low ISLAND CORAL Watch Fox 4 News at 10. 89/64 Sat 87/66 Sat PORT Cape Coral 2:50 a.m. 11 26 am 3:22 a.m. 12:13 p.m. 86/67 Son' 87/65 Sun MYERS ISTATE FORECAST-SATURDAYl X Bridge 5:36 p.m. 10:17 p.m. 6:42 p.m. 10:41 p.m. CAPTIVA 90/65 Sat C'TY LOW/rilGH ISLAND IMMOKALEE CAPE CORAL 73/82 Captiva at 12:40 a.m. 8:10 a.m. 1:12 a.m. 8 57am 88/66 Sun Redfish Pass 3:26 p.m. 7:01 p.m. 4:32 p.m. 7:25 p.m. 83/69 Sat 93/60 Sat DA/TONA BEACH 62/84 84/71 Sun' 91/62 Sun FT LAUDERDALE 70/83 Fort Myers 3:43 a.m. 12 08 pm 4:15 a.m. 12 55 pm FT MYERS BEACH 70/85 6:29 p.m. 10 59p.m 7:35 p.m. 11:23 p.m. SANIBEL *, BONITA SPRINGS ESTERO/SAN GAINESVILLE 6285 SATURDAY 91/66 Sat • CAfJi-OS Matlacha 2:18 a.m. 10 52 am 2:50 a.m. 11:39 a.m. JACKSONVILLE 64/86 SUNRISE B 89/67 Sun 91/66 Sat KEY WEST 75/86 Pass 5:04 p.m. 9 43pm 6:10 p.m. 10:07 p.m. Gulf ^.;"*EEF . 6:39 AM 84^6! Sun BEACH-' ' KISSIMMEE 63/88 Pineland 1:16 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 1:48 a.m. 5 56am 85/30 Sat COLLIER MIAMI 70/83 4:02 p.m. 8:41 p.m. 11:19 a.m. 6:25 p.m. " .. -84171 Sun i ORLANDO 63/88 Point Ybel 9:49 a.m. 4:28 a.m. 9:48 a.m. 4:18 a.m. COUNTY PANAMACITY 64/85 PENSACOLA 62/85 11:09 p.m. 517pm 10:20 p.m. 4:47 p.m. BOATING FORECAST SARASOTA 64/85 Punta Rassa 10:38 a.m~ 4:21 a.m. 10:37 a.m. 4:11 a.m. iWind: Not Available at Press Time ST. PETERSBURG 86/67 11:56 p.m. 5:10p.m. 11:09 p.m. 4:40 p.m. jSeas: NA TALLAHASSEE 63/90 St. James 12:15 a.m. TAMPA 67/87 SATURDAY 4:56 a.m. 12:29 a.m. 4:46 a.m. IBay & Inland: NA VERO BEACH 83/65 SUNSET City 11:09 a.m. .5:45 pjn, 11:08 a.m. _ 5:15 p.m. QH,.,,,.,,. 70/83 6:44 PM 24 • Week of May 6-12, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER Raise your hand for Taste of the Islands

ByTerri Blackmore Sales Manager May 16th will mark the date for the 24th Annual Taste of the Islands. SANIBEL & CAPT1VA On this big day, several thousand will be raising their forks to penetrate the delicious food items being presented by 19 fabulous Island restaurants. Many will be raising their glasses of wine coolers, beer or margaritas that are being served to please paiched palates, or you may be hoisting your hands at centerstage, dancing to the sounds of three fabulous bands that will be entertaining all day. This annual Sunday in May at Gulfside City Park will again prove to be the biggest and best party on the Islands. Not only do the participating restaurants and spon- sors help fund this big event for CROW, but the assis- tance from volunteers the day of and before the Taste also play an important part. Although most shifts are filled, hands are still needed on Sunday, May 16th from 3-7 p.m. Come to the Taste early and enjoy great food, fun, drink and whistle while you work in the afternoon hours to the tunes of this year's great entertainment — The Blind Pass Steel Drum Band, The John Gaar Band all the way from Austin,Texas, and Marty Stokes' Blues Water Band. This year's showing of restaurants is the biggest slate of food fare in the last several years. Participants include The American Legion Post 123, Chadwicks, Doc Ford's, East End Deli, Ellington's, Gramma Dot's, Greenside Grille at the Dunes, Johnny's Pizza, The Lazy Flamingo, Matzaluna, McT's, Pinocchio's, Rosie's Deli, The Seafood Factory, Sanibel Grill, Sanibel Produce, Thistle Lodge, The Timbers and Tropical Temptations. As the Taste of the Islands can be fun for everyone, it is also a competition for the restaurants entered. There are eight food category awards and two special The Thistle Lodge, the 2003 winner of The Taste of Jimmy El Sayed, owner of Mille Sapore Restaurant in awards: The People's Choice award and the Taste of the Taste Award, has tough competition as all 19 par- Fort Myers; Chef Martin Murphy of the Blue Pepper the Taste (judges' overall choice). ticipants have fabulous offerings this year! Not only in Fort Myers; Chef Vincent Savignano, Chef of Gramma Dot's, the People's Choice winner for the do Taste-goers get to enjoy all this food, but so does Restaurants at Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa and Tim past three years, will be looking over their shoulder at the panel of judges noted for their expertise in the culi- Gilbert, owner of The Channel Mark on San Carlos new entry, The Lazy Flamingo, who held the record nary field. Island. for this trophy 'til surrendering it to Gramma Dot's Judges for the 2004 Taste of the Islands are Dario For more information on volunteer or sponsorship crew in 2001. Zuljani, owner of Ariani Restaurant in Cape Coral; sign-up, please call 472-3644.

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