WEEK OF JULY 7, 2011

Parade Sanibet's Independence MB Day Parade - Page 2 SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 49, NUMBER 26 VISIT US ONLINE AT CAPTIVASANlBEL.COM 750 First black bear sighting reported at refuge By JEFF LYSIAK wasn't a bobcat. jlysic' "He called over to me. 'Tara, I think When Tara Wertz, lead biologist at you ought to look at this!1" Wertz the J.N "'Ding" Darling National recalled. Wildlife Refuge, arrived at her desk What the motion-activated, infrared On June 27 at 5:30 a.m., last Thursday morning, she had no idea camera captured — at 5:34 a.m. on a motion-activated that her day was about to take an June 27 - was two images of a young camera installed at the unusual turn. - Florida black bear, approximately a Bailey Tract captured "One o( our interns, Joe Stack, year and a half old and weighing this image of a Florida retrieves all of the memory chips from between 40 and 60 pounds. This bear black bear. the remote cameras we have installed was photographed at the Bailey Tract, a across the refuge, which we check 100-acre freshwater satellite parcel of CONTRIBUTED every week," said Wertz. "Usually the refuge. we're looking for bobcats." But what Stack discovered definitely See BEAR, page 6 Sanibel School earns an 'A' grade for 13th straight year

By JEFF LYSIAK jiysiak@breezeriewspci pers.com It was announced last week that for the third straight year, the Lee County School Breakdown of test scores at Distinct achieved an "A" grade for its dis- trictwide achievement by earning 537 points. The Sanibel School (2010-11] An "A" grade is awarded for 525 points. And for the 13th consecutive year, The Percent meeting Sanibel School earned an "A" grade, gamer- high standards: ing 692 points. The kindergarten through m Reading - 97 eighth grade facility reported 97 percent of • Math - 95 its students met the high standard in reading, • Writing 93 95 percent met the high standard for math, • Science - 86 93 percent met the high standard in writing and 86 percent met the high standard in sci- Source: Florida Dept. of Education ence.

JEFF LYSIAK See SANIBEL SCHOOL, page 7 Steve Greenstein, executive director of CROW, delivered an informa- tive presentation on how animals arrive, are cared for and released from the wildlife hospital. Drowned man found in Greenstein shares 'behind waters near causeway the scenes' look at CROW By VALU FINNEY officially pronounced dead at 11:47 a.m. [email protected] Schweers' roommate, Larry "Cowboy" By JEFF LYSIAK way to the Sanibel animal care center, The state medical examiner's office Ray Copeland, 40,_ approached deputies jiysiak@breezenev/spapers.corn but to the dedicated staff and volunteers has ruled drowning as the cause of death while they investigated the incident and More than 4,000 animals are treated who have helped the facility continue of a man whose body was found Monday said the man may be his roommate. at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of to grow since it first began in 1968. morning floating face down in the waters Copeland said Schweers frequently Wildlife (CROW) each year, but many "For the past tliree years, and soon off of Punta Rassa, adjacent to the Sanibel went there to fish and enjoy the view. He people don't realize what extraordinary it's gonna be four, we are seeing more Causeway. last saw Schweers about 6 p.m. on July 3 efforts are being dedicated to the sick, than 4,000 patients every year," said Philip Bradley Schweers, 45, of the injured or orphaned animals who come Greenstein, speaking in fr.ont of 11000 block of Blue Warbler Drive in See CAUSEWAY, page 10 to the facility. approximately a dozen guests at the Fort Myers, was found by a boater just Healing Winds Visitor Education after 11 a.m. on July 4. Delivering a program entitled "Why v Animals Come To CROW," executive Center last Thursday morning. "lt s all Two Florida Fish & Wildlife director Steve Greenstein spoke not about getting our patients back out Conservation Commission officers there in the wild. It's all about release." retrieved Schweers' body from about 100 only about the many mammals, birds, 0Z1 retiles and critters whc/have made their yards from the dock, according to a Lee an See CROW, page 9 County Sheriffs Office report. He was EQ8M

Editorial 4 Letters to the Editor .5 Business News ...... 11 Word on the Island 4 Police Beat .6 Preserving Paradise .....13 41 I Shells, mermaids and patriots abound at Sanibel's Independence Day Parade

ByJEFFLYSIAK ing to the patriotic revelers, catching [email protected] tossed candies and goods from the parade For more than an hour on Monday participants and engaging in a friendly morning, Periwinkle Way — between buttle of squirt guns and water-filled bal- Tarpon Bay Road and Casa Ybel Road - loons. was filled with a bounty of red, white and On these pages, you'll find some of our L blue adorned .marchers, floats and vehicles favorite images from Sanibel's annual decorated in celebration of America's Independence Day Parade, from the first H 23 5th birthday. flag-bearing color guards to the final Thousands of islanders and visitors squadron of fire trucks, lights ablaze and lined both sides of the thoroughfare, wav- sirens blaring. Enjoy!

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Representing the Children's Education Center of the Islands, young Jade Davis drove a miniature pink convertible, followed closely by her mother, Lavonna.

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island REPORTER Editorial (USPS 813580 2340 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957 Be hospitable to our bear visitor Pbow, (239) 472-1587 Fax: <239) 472-8398 1. captWasanibel.com When news broke late last roamed throughout the habitat land in order to sur- we can urge our readers to do week that Sanibel had con- Sunshine State. Biologists are vive. is be hospitable. Publisher firmed the first official Fiorida not exactly sure how many The refuge's mere, 2,600 And by "hospitable," we Jack Glarrow black bear sighting in the his- black bears are currently living acres hardly approaches that mean leave the bear alone. jglamiw@bree!enewspapers,com tory of the J.N "Ding" Darling in Fiorida, but estimates are figure. Although the bear's only Advertising Sales Leaders National Wildlife Refuge, that less than 1,500 black Tara Wertz, lead biofagist known location has been well Victor Brust islanders rejoiced at the unex- bears remain. at the J.N "Ding" Darling established, we would hope [email protected] pected discovery. So when the approximately National Wildlife Refuge, that folks will resist the temp- Executive Editor However, even the most fer- year and a half old bear wan- believes that the young bear tation to go looking for the Jeff Lysiak may have wandered over to bear. Not only would an jlysiak@breezenewspapersxom vent protectors of wildlife — dered onto the Bailey Tract many of whom who live here property on the morning of Sanibel from another area. She attempt to find this cub be a Advertising Sales suspects -the animal may have dangerous endeavor, the sub- Debi Robison ck;im to be — must have June 27, the animal had [email protected] reacted with a bit of skepticism already beaten the odds. Black come through Cape Coral, species has been deemed Victor Brust to this news... and rightfully bear populations have dwin- arriving on the island by swim- "threatened" under the so. dled due to the destruction and ming across Matlacha Pass or Endangered Species Act. As Classifieds and Subscriptions Sanibel is no" place for development of bear habitats. via Pine Island Sound, such, it is illegal to approach Shirlene Grasgreen bears. In fact, biologists believe that And, like so many other or harass these animals. [email protected] At one time, experts claim, a healthy bear population vagrant visitors to the islands We also hope that the news Design & Layout more than 12,000 black bears needs at least 400,000 acres of do, this bear may simply be of having a bear in our "back- Susan Wilheim [email protected] passing through. It is not likely yard" doesn't trigger a sense of to settle on refuge lands, but- Subscriptions 1 year, $40 (Continental USA) while it is here, the best thing 1 year, $95 (Canada) web Poll Results See EDITORIAL, page 6 Circulation How would you rate the presence (239)472-1587 of mosquitoes this year? ' Classified Advertising • It's the worst I've ever experienced, 42% We want your opinion (239)472-1587 m It's bad, but I've been through worse, 19% • It's bad, as usual, 25% Display Advertising The views expressed on the Opinions Pages are just (239)472-1587 • It's not as bad as I've experienced before, 11% • Other, 3% that — opinions. These pages are intended to convey Tlie Island Reporter is published every Thursday a range of viewpoints; opinions printed on these Current Web Poll Question: / pages do not necessarily reflect the views of The Customer service hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 iun. to 5 p.m., except Where do you prefer to go swimming on the islands? Island Reporter. Opposing views are welcome. All let- major holidays. Gulfsida beaches ters must be signed and must contain a phone num- Letters to the editor must be typed or Bayside beaches ber for verification purposes. Letters considered for hand printed. Your name and phone number Captiva beaches must be affixed to the copy. publication must relate to subjects of public interest. In the event of an advertising error, we Pool at home Letters to the Editor may be e-mailed to Jeff Lysiak at are responsible only for the first incorrect Pool of a friend/neighbor [email protected]; posted to the virtual insertion of the ad itself. We are not respon Pool at Rec Center newsroom at captivasanibel.com; or mailed to 2340 sihle lor any credit or reimbursement after Other 30 days from publication. I don't swim Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957. The Island Postal Information: Periodicals rate Reporter reserves the right to edit or reject any sub- postage paid ut Fort Myers, FL Postmaster. Send address changes to the Island Reporter, Share your opinion at captlvasanibef.com mission. rP4O; Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957, . ,.' Letters to the Editor 2 re No problem with Then, I reflected on some of the Engineers or the South Florida Water legislators and activate public opinion 'tabloid journalism' other really big stories not reported Management District. The e-mail in is the sort of "in your face" protests To the editor, locally - like two retired defense con- return to mine from the Water District that worked with civil rights during the Recently, the Island Reporter ran a tractors who live on Sanibel, who made was typical — we send the water where 1960's. One of the most effective envi- front page story and picture about the hundreds of millions from taxpayers in it in most needed, economically, which ronmentalactivists was a lone guy, the arrest of a son of a good friend of mine, the face of frequently sloppy and near- translates to "Big Sugar." "Fox" who single handedly cleaned up ly always overrun performances by Rookie, a solid, reliable friend and Years ago. I asked Eric Lindblad the Fox River in Illinois by dumping H both of their companies, Lockheed dead fish in corporate headquarters, neighbor to hundreds of other islanders why the SCCF was not more activist; Martin and General Dynamics. stopping up drains from polluting fac- sr as well. his reply was that first we would collect Then there were no stories or pic- scientific data that would be used to tories and generally raising hell. He *• The charges against this young man had plenty of publicity and managed to whom everyone loved when he worked tures about a frequent visitor to The influence the powers that be. Well, Sanctuary by "near scratch" golfer. after millions spent on RECON sensors shame the corporate polluters and the at Bailey's checkout counter were no government into taking action. Today, worse - in fact, much less serious — General Electric's ex-CEO zillionaire and peer-reviewed science, we are no farther along. There is absolutely no the Fox River is relatively clean. than those hurled against me when I Jack Welch, who presided over a com- pany still on the public dole, where GE point in pursuing more science. Every was arrested at midnight- in my own I am really ticked off! It is^time for Capital was Welch's "cookie jar" from piece of research ends with "we need SCCF, together with the Sierra Club, home last year after the entire "wired, which he flagrantly "cooked the books" more study," which interpreted means Facebooked, Twittered" and e-mailed Friends of the Everglades and every for years, showing totally false profits we want another grant. Anyone who * other Florida environmental organiza- island read the "Wanted, SilverAlert" to his unwitting shareholders. has had a farm pond in Illinois knows, about me on a trumped-up change of tion to organize hundreds of people, in I have no problem with "tabloid without science, that fertilizer causes caravans with trucks full of dead fish, insanity, supported by my own former algae to grow. island doctor and another head doctor, journalism." 1 read the New York Post dead birds and stinking algae to descend on the headquarters of "Big paid handsomely by my former wife and London's Daily Mail every day. Another example is red tide. The But if the Island Reporter wants it that scientists have said for years that fertil- Sugar," the governor's home and the and doctor for a five-minute examina- legislature. We can dump the mess in tion, to sign a Baker Act commitment way, let's start going after people like izer might be a factor, but since red tide Mitt Romney, who- made a huge per- their corporate offices and on the floor paper on someone she had never before was around prior to chemical fertilizers sonal fortune by putting companies into and they need more data. They always of the legislature. I will be happy to lie met. 1 was handcuffed in front of my N bankruptcy and lining his own pockets need more data. They didn't consider down and go to jail, even though I have neighbor and led off in the dark to a re with the huge profits generated by that long before Florida was settled by already been busted by the cops for snake pit asylum 40 miles away where "short term capitalism" — short term polluters, there were thousands of sending dead shrimp to Jeb Bush, the I was incarcerated without the right to right into his own wallet. rookeries along the coast — and guano, great developer. It is against the law toi make a single telephone or cell phone or bird crap, is a wonderful fertilizer. send perishables through the mail, but I call. It reminded me of Nazi German in Richard Cook When it rained, the guano went to sea claimed that the shrimp had already '"8 the 1930's, or more recently apartheid Sanibel and caused red tide, just like today's perished. All we need are slogans, ban- South Africa. I'll never be comfortable chemicals. The trouble is that today, ners, theme songs and burning effigies again when I hear footsteps or boots in 2 'In your face' protests needed there are more chemical fertilizers and of Governor Scott, corporate execu- 3 the night. . human sewage than birds. tives, Connie Mack and Senator Rubio. But there was no front page story To the editor, The legislators and this governor are But then. 1 suppose, that would offend and mugshot picture for me... just a Today's SCCF newsletter is about the corporate donors of SCCF. nearly solitary "perp walk" to thethe most discouraging thing I have read not the least interested in science or cramped, caged back seat of a waiting in a long time. It should ne a wake-up public opinion. The respond to dona- Really fed up, Sanibel Police patrol car. Raccoons and call to the futility of writing letters, tions from industry and rarely intense alligators get better, more comfortable sending e-mails, donating to PURRE, pressure from voters. So far, they have John Raffensperger, MD not had meaningful voter pressure. Sanibel transit. educating the pu.blic and to influence politicians, the Army Corps of The only thing that will change the

CO Guest Commentary NEW PAXIETNTT a Resort redevelopment: Senior Specials 'I The system worked EXAM Guesf commentary by LARRY SCHOPP believe is the maturation of Sanibel as a' COMPLETE MEDICAL EYE EXAM on any complete pair of Board Member, Committee of the Islands community - and I don't mean the aging Includes prescription for eye glasses (frame and lenses)! In case you hadn't noticed, Sanibel has of its citizens. I'm talking about a devel- glasses, and tests for cataracts, a new ordinance on the books that tells oping sense among island residents, and glaucoma and other eye diseases. resort property owners what they non-resident property owners Offer applies to new patients may and may not do when they alike, of what really makes 59 years and older. redevelop their aging, outmoded Sanibel such a unique place and FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL Fort Myers Cape Coral properties. The City Council how we can best keep it that way 466-2020 458-5800 action took place on June 7, but by finding common ground. I US Ciliz&m Only j you could easily have missed the First,- as to the process: When event. That's not to say it wasn't City Council asked the Planning Specialized Eye Care for Older Adults an important milestone. It clearly Commission to take on the issue was. It just didn't trigger any sort of resort redevelopment in the of passionate public debate. spring of 2010, it clearly defined In many other communities, the planners' mission in a guid- and even on Sanibel just a few Larry Schopp ance document based on the years ago, the occasion might Sanibel Plan which became have been marked by angry known as the "Key Ingredients." words as pro-development and anti-devel- Council is the policy-making body on Mark Uctwtreu O.D, |ames Campbell, O.D, Thwim A. Qiiiglev, M.D. |ant« D. Cole, M.O. Miltwt M. Lmis, M.0, opment advocates staked out positions. Sanibel. It. not the Planning Commission, RtMti/ CMiiial BOMI Certified Bam'i BoatdCentiinl After all, rewriting the rules on redevelop- should set the ground rules. With that Qptaimiic Physician Oftomtflric Pbyslcbc Eye 5IHJ;«"; CiOixt5pecfclist ment has the potential to change the char- done, the commission's role was simpli- Trained acter of a community. So what was differ- fied. The hearings that took place during ent this time? the next year focused on completing the Fort Myers "Experience and Care Lehigh Acres mission, not defining it. The result was a 6091 5. Pointe Blvd. You Can Trust" 5220 Lee Blvd., Bldg. What went right? well-crafted piece of legislation that City 368-3838 Council could embrace. 466-2020 I can think of two reasons the process Bonlta Springs went so smoothly, without so much as a Cape Coral Eye 1 3940 Via Del Key hint of acrimony.- One. was the way A movement to the center 1138 Country Club Blvd. 992-5666 Council orchestrated the process', "while 458-5800 _ Health What about the "sedond reason? Have Offer does not apply to Advantic- www.doctorquigley.coa Managed Insurance Plans including Freedomm , Optimum and some Universal. the other is more a reflection of what I HiuiE»FstnkU; See GUEST; page 6 • • Book group to discuss OB Obituaries Anita Boone her broad knowledgejoving and caring Russo's The Bridge of Sighs' Carole Anita Boone passed away on manner. where Lucy's oldest friend, a famous She is survived by her husband John, Submitted by CATHY CANGELOSI June 20, 2011, surrounded by her loved Readers are invited to discuss "The artist, now lives. The exact nature of their ones in her dream home on Sanibel and four children and their spouses: friendship is one of the many mysteries Victoria and David Horsley, Randolph Bridge of Sighs" by author Richard Island. Russo, which is the focus of the Lucy hopes to untangle in the history he's She was born Sept. 10 ,1933, attend- Boone, Rebecca and James Knotts, and writing of his hometown and family. Elizabeth Boone, as well as her seven Wednesday, July 27 book discussion ed Michigan State University, where she meeting at the Sanibel Public Library, Discussion of the book begins prompt- met her sweetheart, John, and was mar- grandchildren: Tanner, John, and James ly at 2 p.m. The book is available and Horsley, Madeline and Will Boone, and located at 770 Dunlop Road. ried for nearly 60 The meeting is free and open to the located in the library near the reference, years. She graduated Caroline and Jameson Knotts. desk. While it is preferable to come hav- Daughter, wife, mother, grandmother public. The discussion will begin at 2 p.m. with a Bachelor of in the Meeting Room 4 (across from the ing read the book to be able to join in the Arts in Education, and friend: your inspiration never ends. elevator). Bunny Ospa will be the leader lively discussion, all are welcome. If you H taught for several You've taught us all the value of family for the discussion. have questions, please call the library at years in the Grosse and the importance of love and caring! 472-2483. Pointe Elementary In "The Bridge of Sighs," Lucy (Lou C.) and his wife are taking a trip to Italy, Schools and contin- Olga Palmer •I ued her Humanities Longtime Sanibel resident Olga Masters at Wayne Palmer passed away on May 5, 2011 at State University. From page 1 Anita Boone the. age of 100. Olga had been recently She was a mem- acknowledged for her contributions to "It was a big shock," said Wertz."At "Bears are very persistent in their ber of Tuesday Sanibel by the City Council. first, we thought somebody was mess- search' for food," said Wertz, who stat- Musicale, Northeast Guidance Center of Olga and her Detroit, La Leche League and ing with us by putting an archery target ed that she couldn't find any previous husband, Urban in front of the lens." confirmed sightings of bears on the University Women's Club. She sang in Palmer, lived past refuge in previous years. the Sanibel Community Choir, and was age 100 years. Both However, the bear sighting was a member of the Orchid Society of were long-time city eventually verified by refuge staff Black bears are native to Florida and Sanibel. activist residents, members. are protected under state and federal According to Wertz, the young bear laws. Dwindling populations in Florida Anita was passionate about children, honored with might have wandered over to Sanibel has caused this sub-species, to be listed organic gardening and the arts. She was "Lifetime from another area. She suspects the ani- a much loved piano teacher'of children as "threatened" under the Endangered Membership" in the mal may have come through Cape and adults. A pioneer in healthy living, Species Act. It is illegal to approach or "4 Shell Harbor Coral, arriving on the island by swim- whole foods and the slow food move- harass this animal. Property Owners ming across Matlacha Pass or via Pine ment. A composter and avid bird watch- Young male bears tend to disperse Anita Boone Association Island Sound. er, she delighted in all types of birds that (SHPOA) of long distances from their natal areas "This time of year, a lot of young while young females tend to stay close frequented her yard. A conservationist . Sanibel. who annually planted trees on her north- bears — especially males - are just to their mother's home ranges. Bears A memorial service for Olga will be beginning to move away from their are most active at night and are oppor- IS ern Michigan home as well as on her held this Saturday, July 9 beginning at mothers, searching for good food tunistic feeders, eating almost any- u property in Sanibel. Forty years ago, she 10 a.m. at the Sanibel Congregational began practicing yoga and ne"vet sources," she said. "They are excellent thing, including grass, insects, small United Church of Christ, 2050 runners and swimmers." stopped. She swam daily, adored the .Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957. A mammals and carrion (dead things). ocean and walking the beach. Her pres- reception will follow the service in the On Friday, the City of Sanibel post- "All he's doing is trying to find his ence enlightened all those around with church's Fellowship Hall. ed an e-mail alert to citizens which stat- spot in the world," added Wertz. ed that the bear poses no immediate "Unfortunately, he's in a place that threat, but residents and visitors should really isn't great for bears." • take precautionary measures to keep all Residents should report any bear food and garbage secured and stored sightings to Tara Wertz at 472-1100 Police Beat inside. ext 231. T3 Arrests • West Gulf Drive, 2 • Daniel R. Shouse, 31, of Fort Myers, • Rabbit Road, 1 was charged June 29 with possession of • Sanibel-Captiva Road, 2 cocaine, possession of marijuana, posses- Guest From page 5 sion of a controlled substance without a Failure to yield right-of-way valid prescription, possession of drug entering intersection people on Sanibel really moved closer to "no way" to some key concessions that paraphernalia and possession of a con- • Sanibel-Captiva Road, 1 the center and away from the fringes on had to be made for the process to work. cealed weapon. issues like redevelopment? I may be I'm talking about potential hot button • Walter Williams, 46, of Fort Myers, Operating a motor vehicle wrong but I think they have. I sense a issues like redevelopment at existing was charged June 30 with giving a false with a cancelled/suspended/ lessening of tension between groups tra- non-conforming density and reconstruc- name, address or identity by a person revoked driver's license ditionally at odds.. tion of pools in the Gulf Beach Zone. arrested or lawfully detained. • West Gulf Drive, 1 Perhaps it started with the adoption Those concessions (which were very of the 2005 charter amendments, which important to the process of resort rede- made it clear that (with limited excep- velopment) will not change the Traffic Citations Careless driving • Tarpon Bay Road, 1 tions) building height, residential densi- ambiance on Sanibel. I doubt they will Unlawful speed ty and developed area could not be even be noticed, yet they could have • Sanibel-Captiva Road, 1 Following too closely increased without voter approval. With derailed, the process had there been • Periwinkle Way, 1 those issues, in effect, taken out of play organized opposition. Compromise Failure to obey traffic control device as the work of legislating redevelopment doesn't have to mean selling out..One • Peachtree Street, 1 started, the process focused more on can engage in give-and-take to achieve a things that were realistically attainable common goal without betraying princi- and less on those that weren't. pies. It takes perspective - a sense of From page 4- . Or, perhaps it is simply the realiza- what, in the' final analysis, is important Editorial tion that SanibePs allure is attributable and what is not - by people on both more to its focus on conservation than sides of an issue. That's what we accom- panic, or prompt anyone who might Sanibel under its own capacity. the panache of its resorts. Sanibel is plished. accidentally encounter the anima.1 to "All he's doing is trying to find his never going to be another Naples. Nor call 9-1 -1. A state trapper dispatched to spot in the world," said Wertz, who How often can we honestly say "the can other communities hope to emulate the island to "remove" the bear may be may be contacted (472-1100 ext. 231) system worked?" Not as often as we like what Sanibel has to offer by merely pay- called upon to tranquilize and/or trap should the bear "be spotted. perhaps, but in the case of resort rede- ing lip service to conservation while the animal. Or, worse still, the animal "Unfortunately, he's in a place that velopment, I think we can and it's a they develop their beaches. It's really a may have to be euthanized. really isn't great for bears." good feeling. Let's hope it happens way of life. I believe that's what sets this Wildlife officials suggest that it is again. Sanibel is, however, a great place for place and the people who live and best to let nature,.run its course and people who care about wildlife — and choose to own property here apart. allow the bear depart on its own. We doing the right thing for this bear. (Committee of the Islands also invites agree. The bear arrived here under its I think that movement to the center your comments and ideas on this impor- applies as well to those of us who might own free will, so there is no reason why — Reporter editorial tant subject. You can e-mail us at it shouldn't be permitted ,to leave have drawn a line in the sand and said [email protected] and check our website at X Shell Museum, 'Ding' Darling LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING : FOR THE FOLLOWING: team up for free Beach Walks NOTICE THAT THE SANIBEL CITY COUNCIL INTENDS TO CONSIDER Special to the REPORTER tifying mollusks, as well as explain how ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL RATE RESOLUTION TO FUND THE CITY'S The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, they live, eat, reproduce and move. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLES AND in collaboration with the J.N. "Ding" During the beach walk, which lasts HORTICULTURAL WASTE FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS Darling National Wildlife -Refuge, is approximately an hour, Becky and Dotty (DEFINED AS ONE THROUGH FOUR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS PER offering a free weekly program that is will be available to answer questions and PARCEL) WITHIN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA FOR THE 2011-2012 both fun and fascinating for the whole help their guests identify shells and any- FISCAL YEAR; AND family. thing else spotted along the way. Because Participants will meet at Gulfside City this is peak sea turtle nesting season, there NOTICE THAT THE SANIBEL CITY COUNCIL INTENDS TO USE THE I Park (Algiers Beach) on Sanibel on is a good chance nests will be spotted dur- UNIFORM METHOD (i.e., ANNUAL LEE COUNTY REAL ESTATE TAX BILL) Thursdays at 9 a.m. Refuge ranger Becky ing the walks'. FOR COLLECTING THE NON-AD VALOREM RECURRING ANNUAL Wolff will lead a short presentation about Call Diane Thomas at 395-2233 for SPECIAL SERVICE ASSESSMENT FOR SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLES AND marine life'on Sanibel, and Shell Museum additional information about the Beach HORTICULTURAL WASTE FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS AS volunteer Dotty DeVasure, a lifelong shell Walk program. DESCRIBED ABOVE; -1 expert, will give tips on finding and iden- AT ©

REGULAR MEETING OF THE SANIBEL CITY COUNCIL Sanibel School From page 1 MACKENZIE HALL 8(10 DUNLOP ROAD "I was very pleased, as 1 am every year, to 4 district earned a " C" that year. SANIBEL, FLORIDA hear the news," said Barbara Von Harten, For elementary and middle schools to be principal of The Sanibel School. "I'm considered an "A" school, they had to earn Tuesday, August 2,2011 extremely proud not only of our teachers and 525 points or more. at 9:30 A.M. our students, but the parents of our students Of Florida's 2,547 graded elementary, as well. It takes a total team effort, year after middle and non-high-school combination year, to earn that grade." public schools earning "A" through "F" Notice is hereby given to all owners of residential property and residential 2 According to Von Harten, The Sanibel grades this year: dwelling units (defined as one through tour residential dwelling unils per n School also received word that they have • 1,481 earned an "A" (58 percent), an parcel) located within the City of Sanibel, Florida: $ been ranked the top K-8 educational facility increase of 82 schools compared to hist year. •The City of Sanibel has established a recurring annual special service assessment to fund a in the entire state of Florida. • 458 earned a "B" (18 percent), a the City's collection and disposal of solid waste (i.e, garbage), recyclahles and In addition, she noted, the school's decrease of 33 schools compared to last year. horticultural waste Tor residential dwelling units (defined as one through four residential s achievements in providing assistance to stu- • 460 earned a "C" (18 percent), a J. dwelling units per parcel) within the City of Sanibel. This assessment was implemented dents who are less academically gifted. In the decrease of 35 schools compared to last year. o in 2010 and replaced the direct billing of customers by the solid waste collection report, 86 percent of the lowest 25 percent of • 117 earned a "D" (5 percent), an S company with the collection of the assessments (solid waste bill) through the residential pupils tested made learning gains in reading. increase of 16 schools compared to last year. property owner's annual Lee County real estate tax bill. Each year the City Council will Also, 80 percent of the lowest 25 percent of • 31 earned an "F* (1 percent), a consider the adoption of an Annual Rate Resolution to fund the collection and disposal of pupils tested made learning gains in math. decrease of 13 schools compared to last year. solid waste, recyclables and horticultural waste for the next fiscal year, as well as the "We really do put a lot of effort and "Our teachers, principals and school dis- placement of such assessment on the Lee County real estate tax bill for the current tax thought into helping every child," said Von trict leaders deserve tremendous credit this year. It is currently anticipated that the City Council will consider establishing an annual Harten. "You have to make an impact on year for answering the call of higher stan- collection rate per residential dwelling unit that is equal to or slightly less than last year's every student in order to be considered a suc- dards with resounding success," said collection rate. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the establishment of the cess." Education Commissioner John L. Winn. annual collection and disposal rate for residential units for collection and disposal of solid Pine Island Elementary is the only other "Over the last decade we have continued to waste, recyclables and horticultural waste and the City Council will consider testimony school in the district to earn an "A" grade raise the achievement bar to ensure our stu- from affected property owners wilh respect to the propriety or advisability of adopting since the school grade reports began in the dents are learning the skills they need to be the Annual Rute Resolution, the establishment of the annual collection and disposal rate a 1988-89 academic year. . successful in today's economy, and every and matters related thereto for residential units (defined as one through four residential JO More than 90 percent of schools received time that bar has been raised our schools have dwelling units per parcel) within the City of Sanibel, Florida. ft an "A" or "B" grade for the 2010-11 school redoubled their efforts to the direct benefit of 5 year, which is the first in the district's histo- children." Additionally, as in 2010, the City Council intends to use the uniform'method (i.e. the ry. The district's score placed it as the 20th The elementary and middle school points annual real estate tax bill collected by Lee County Tax Collector) to collect the non-ad highest in the state among 67 districts and are calculated by the percentage of students valorem recurring annual special service assessments levied by the City of Sanibel, and second highest out of the nine largest districts who earned a three or higher on their reading, the Sanibel City Council will also hold a public hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting in Florida. math, writing and science FCAT test. The on August 2, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at MacKctizie Hall, 800 Duniop Road. Sanibel, Florida on "As I prepare to leave the second portion of the grading system takes that matter. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider-the adoption of the Annual Superintendent's position, this is the last in a the percentage of students who made learn- Rate Resolution confirming that the City will use such uniform method of collecting sucii long line of outstanding accomplishments by ing gains in reading and math FCAT scores. assessments as authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. The assessments for the our students, teachers and schools in the The last section grades the progress of the 2011-2012 fiscal year will be placed on the 2011 Lee County real estate tax bill. 2010-1 1 school year," interim lowest 25 percent of students in reading and Superintendent Dr. Lawrence Tihen said in a math FCAT scores. Interested parties may appear at either or both public hearings to be heard regarding the prepared statement; "I feel very confident "Once again our students, teachers and Annual Rate Resolution or any related matter, including the use of the uniform non-ad that our new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. schools have risen to the occasion," Chief valorem method of collecting such non-ad valorem assessments and/or may file written Joseph Burke, is inheriting an academically Academic Officer Dr. Constance Jones said objections within 20 days of the publication of this Notice or before the lime or adjourned time of the public hearing. A description of each parcel to be assessed and the amount to sound district and that he will continue lead- in a prepared statement. "We've seen some be assessed to each parcel of property (i.e. the annual solid waste collection charge) may ing it on a path of success." fluctuation in die grades earned by some be ascertained at the office of the Sanibel City Clerk. In 1999, the Florida Department of schools, so as we have done in years past, Education began issuing school grades by we'll work to determine what we can do to using the Florida Comprehensive help those schools. We are extremely proud The geographical area covered by the subject matter Assessment Test as its primary instrument. of the hard work and dedication shown by contained in this public notice is identified by the map The first year the grading system was used our principals and teachers - a job well provided below: 34 schools in the district received a "C," nine done." received an "A," eight received a "D," five There were no "D" schools in the district. received a "B" and one school received an The only school in the Lee County School "F." District to receive an "F' grade is Lee Charter Improvements were made to the grading Academy for earning below 395 points. system in 2002, when the Florida Previously, the Fort Myers school had Department of Education decided to add stu- received an "A" grade since the 2007-08 dent learning gains, along with measuring if school year. improvements were made in specific areas on The high school grades are still pending an annual basis with the lowest performing for the 2010-11 school year. students. To see a complete listing of the' school The "A" and "B" schools began to out- grades visit www.leeschools.net. ... number the "C" schools in 2002, with 22 schools in the district earning an "A" and, 20 (Staff writer Megan MgCoy cpntjibuted to ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA earning a "B" grade. Thirteen schools in the this report.) 00 Refuge system sets goals for next decade Trail along Wildlife Drive, which uses Explorers. "This is precisely the vision we target- 'Ding' Darling to join pioneering QR code technology to con- "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society will ed with our new iNature Trail," said 1,200 at one of nation's nect techie visitors with nature. The trail be among more than 100 non-profit Westland. "There's already a lot of inter- is the first of its kind among the more than Refuge System Friends organizations at est from the other refuges about following largest gatherings of 550 refuges in the system. the conference. our leadership." DDWS .Executive Director Birgie The Refuge System, managed by the The Conserving the Future conference conservationists Vertesch will be co-leading a seminar U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is the will also showcase a modem face of the I-S Submitted by about volunteer recruitment and refuge nation's largest network of federal lands federal government: Many conference CHELLE KOSTER WALTON fundraising. and waters dedicated to the protection of proceedings will be live-streamed. J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife The conference - one of the nation's wildlife and the habitat on which it Texting, mobile communications, and Refuge and "Ding" Darling Wildlife largest gatherings of conservationists - depends. social networking will all play essential 1 is the culmination of a months-long, high- The Refuge System is composed of communications roles. X! Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) H staff will be among 1,200 professionals ly transparent process to create a reinvig- 553 national wildlife refuges spanning The Refuge System will offset carbon and citizen conservationists who will hear orated vision for the Refuge System. about 150 million acres. More than 44 emissions tied to conference travel with from Secretary of the Interior Ken Over the past six months, Americans million people visit wildlife refuges each contributions to The Conservation Fund's Salazar; retired U.S. Coast Guard Admiral submitted more than 10,000 comments to year. Go Zero program. Thad AJlen, who headed the federal the draft vision, posted online at The new vision will help the Refuge As a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization, response to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon http://americaswildlife.org, where more System implement the best wildlife con- DDWS' works to support J.N, "Ding" oil spill; arid historian/author Douglas information about the vision and the con- servation practices guided by the latest Darling National Wildlife Refuge's mis- Brinkley at the National Wildlife Refuge ference is available. science. sion of conservation, wildlife and habitat System "Conserving the Future" confer- Speakers will also include noted The Refuge System's new vision rec- protection, research, and public education ence in Madison, Wise. oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle; award- ognizes the rapid social and environmen- through charitable donations and Refuge The conference will be held July 11 - winning nature photographer Dewitt tal changes that have taken place over the Nature Shop proceeds. 14, when a new vision will be ratified to Jones, who traveled the globe for National last decade or so. \ To support DDWS and the refuge with guide the Refuge System for the next Geographic; MacArthur-winning environ- One idea slated for discussion: to a tax-deductible gift, visit www.dingdar- decade. mental activist Majora Carter; and Juan establish an interagency team to improve lingsociety.org or contact Birgie Vertesch Supervisory Refuge Ranger Toni Martinez with the nonprofit Children & habitat conservation and the conservation at 239-292-0566, 472-1100-ext. 4, or Westland will be leading a conference Nature Network and named by National literacy of America, especially among the [email protected]. seminar about the refuge's new iNature Geographic as one of its Emerging young. © 1 FWC seeks continued angler participation for tarpon study A snowy plover and Submitted by CARLI SEGELSON Angler involvement has increased her two Biologists with the Florida Fish significantly each year of the study. chicks and Wildlife Conservation Biologists hope that more anglers will nesting on Commission's (FWC) Fish and join the effort, providing even more a beach. Wildlife Research Institute and Mote data for the study. So far in 2011, Marine Laboratory ask anglers to anglers have provided hundreds of SCCF gather valuable information for the samples, bringing the total number to Tarpon Genetic Recapture Study. just over 9,000. Anglers throughout Participating anglers collect DNA Florida submitted samples from tar- I samples from any tarpon of any size. pon ranging in length from 5 to 96 These samples help biologists gain inches. insight into tarpon movement and dis- Anglers who would like to assist tribution. the study may obtain a free, easy-to- Biologists use DNA samples to use tarpon DNA sampling kit by Snowy and Wilson's plover identify the tarpon's genetic "finger- emailing TarponGenetics@MyFWC print." The fingerprints provide a .com or by calling 800-367-4461. unique and natural tag for each indi- Participating anglers receive an nesting statistics updated vidual fish. Scientists compare new annual newsletter with updates on the Submitted by AMANDA BRYANT Conservation Foundation is also monitoring tarpon DNA samples with cataloged study. As it becomes available, and JOEL CAQUETTE Wilson's plover nests. There have been two samples to determine if someone else anglers also receive additional infor- SCCF Biologists nests: one has hatched, with three chicks and caught and sampled that tarpon previ- mation about recaptured tarpon. Snowy plover nesting season began in a second nest has fledged three chicks. ously. Biologists refer to these fish as Anglers who submit a tarpon DNA February. To date, there have been 15 nests. Nesting season will continue until mid- "recaptured" tarpon. sample to this study in 2011 will be So far this year, there are 11 fledglings from August and it is important to beachgoers In 2010, anglers provided biolo- entered into random, bi-monthly five nests; last year, there were only seven help to protect these endangered shorebirds. gists with more than 3,100 tarpon drawings for various prizes. fledglings for the whole season. One nest is Please keep a few things in mind as you DNA samples. With more samples to For more- information on the incubating and one nest has two chicks. Six enjoy the beach: be processed, biologists have docu- Tarpon Genetic Recapture Study, nests were predated; one had eggs that were • Honor the leash law. An unleashed mented 71 recaptured tarpon since visit MyFWC.com/Research, click on not viable; one was washed out and then pre- dog can kill an adult bird or chick or trample the study began in 2005. Current data "Saltwater," scroll down to dated. a nest. indicates that approximately one out "Saltwater Fish" and click on The Snowy plover is a state listed species • Respect marked nesting areas. Too of every 100 sampled tarpon is a "Tarpon." and generally thought to be on the decline much human disturbance can cause birds to recaptured fish. due to habitat loss and disturbance. The two abandon their nest. Always remain outside plover chicks most recent estimates indicate of the staked area. that around • Avoid flying kites near nesting areas. 200 pairs Plovers view kites as predators. A kite flying remain overhead can cause a bird to abandon its along the nest. • 1 Get 1 Free, starting at $569 for two Hair west coast of • Never chase birds on the beach. Systems I Shorebirds use the beach to nest, rest and Human or Synthetic Hair - Swim-Sport-Sleep Florida, I Free Consultation - No Obligation - No Contracts! from the feed. 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On Tuesday, the Clinic for the a.m. - Sea Turtles: presented tive demonstrations and • Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m. - Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) by Bev Ball. Bev will" be materials used for rescue. Wildlife Eco-Tour. Join our two-hour, announced the following schedule for speaking about the sea • Thursday, July 14 naturalist-led tour by canoe or kayak i July "Wonders of Wildlife" presenta- turtle patients that are at 11 a.m. - Owls: pre- through the mangroves. For more infor- K tions at its Healing Winds Visitor found in the coastal sented by CROW staff mation or to make a reservation, please Education Center, located at 3883 waters between Sarasota and students. Learn contact Adventures in Paradise at Port Sanibel Captiva Road. and Miami and the rea- about the physiology Sanibel Marina at 472-8443. sons they are admitted to and behavior of the dif- Among the events to be presented: Admission to all the presentations' | • Monday, July 11 at 10 a.m. - CROW. ferent owl species seen held at CROW are free to members and Armadillos & Raccoons: presented by • Wednesday, July 13 at by CROW. children under 12. All others are asked Kyle Miller and Dot Lee. From injury 11 a.m. - Rescue: presented • Friday, July 15 at 11 for a donation of $5 or $15 for a fami- to release, learn the procedures by Lynn Ridlehoover. Bev Ball a.m. - Why Animals Come To ly of three or more. Additional infor- involved in admissions, diagnosis, and Chris Arundel. Many times a res- CROW: presented by Claudia Burns. mation can be found at www.crowclin- treatment and release of these special cuer provides an animal's only chance Learn about the variety of injuries ic.org or by calling 395-0048. patients. of getting the help it needs for survival. experienced by local wildlife and the

CROW From page 1 Last year, CROW unveiled renovated sea turtle facilities and announced sever- al new ventures to more effectively share news and success stories with supporters. In addition to introducing a new e- newsletter. the organization launched a i new website that more fully highlights the range of educational programs and services offered. 1 In addition, CROW implemented "v>S T> wildlife partnerships — like the n "Wonders Of Wildlife" series - to bet- This series of 3 ter educate the public about saving images shows how wildlife through compassion, care and a snake, which 9 education. consumed two golf According to Greenstein, approxi- balls, was treated. mately 17 percent of all patients at the clinic come from Sanibel or Captiva. The JEFFLYSIAK remaining creatures came from a variety of locations throughout Southwest Florida, delivered to CROW every day by volunteers who drive an 82-mile loop, picking up animals in need of care. But 82 miles seems like a modest dis- tance when you consider a recent patient SO account. A woman from Pennsylvania drove all the way to Sanibel last year, Greenstein explained, because two alli- gators - purchased as newborns the pre- vious year — had grown too large to care birds, most of which have fallen out of •so a return back into the wild seemed transported by car to Lehigh Acres where I for any longer. their nest as youngsters, orphaned by highly improbable. it was released back into its natural habi- "The biggest problem was that these their mother or had an unfortunate "I didn't think that it would ever fly tat. alligators were being hand-fed," said encounter with another animal. However, • again, let alone be released back into the Florida Fish & Wildlife officials con- Greenstein, who noted that CROW CROW treats a wide variety of critters, wild," said Greenstein. "But it did both." tinue to investigate the shooting, and staffers were charged with rehabilitating including turtles, gopher tortoises, rab- Following a surgery to repair the frac- Greenstein asked thai anyone with infor- both reptiles to the point that they would bits, skunks, raccoons, deer, opossum, tured right radius and remove the shot mation about the incident can call the not view humans as a food source. otters and other wildlife. still lodged inside the body on March 8, Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404-3922 Following months of care at CROW, Earlier this year, CROW received an the eagle recovered well over the next or report it online at the alligators were released back into the American bald eagle which had been dis- few weeks. A pin inserted into the wing www.myfwc.comAvildlifealert. Those wild — as approved by the Florida covered with shotgun injuries in Lehigh was removed on April 1 before the bird reporting may remain anonymous and Fishing & Wildlife Conservation Acres. X-rays showed that the eagle's was transported a small outdoor enclo- there is a reward for information leading Commission — at the J.N. "Ding" wing was broken in two places and that sure. to an arrest. Darling National Wildlife Refuge. shot still remained inside the bird. Initial By May 20, the eagle was doing well Additional information about CROW The largest majority of patients that diagnosis was that it would be difficult enough to be moved to a larger flight may be found online at www.crowclin- come to the facility (29 percent) are for the eagle to recover from the wounds, cage. Finally, on June 12, the bird was ic.org or by calling 395-0048.

Patients commonly seen at CROW include a variety Twitter and other Lee County Sheriff MIKE SCOTT social networks have made it easy to U.S. Rep. The kids are out of school and vaca- keep up with each other; it also has Connie Mack, tions are being planned. Whether it's a opened the door to a new thief... the left, chats quick trip across Florida or a longer trip •'Check-in, Check-out" burglar. They with Scot know whert you're not home because Congress, across the country, the Lee County Sheriffs Office encourages everyone you just "checked in" elsewhere or you C3 owner of told everyone you are heading out to Sanibet's to maintain your home's security while Congress you are gone. your long anticipated vacation. Even if Jewelers. Here are a few quick tips to help pro- you only befriend people you trust and tect your home from potential burglars keep your account private, it's impor- while you are enjoying your family tant to realize you are advertising to the o JEWELERS world- that you won't be home for a OF AMERICA vacation. • Know Your Schedule - Map out specified amount of time. the exact dates and times you will be • Add to Your Security System — I away from your home. Allow for unex- If you have a monitored home security pected delays that may affect your system, you may want to check with return. You may want to consider stop- your security company to see if they ping your mail and paper delivery or offer extra monitoring or features while ask a trusted neighbor to pick up your you are away. paper and your mail while you are • Check Your Locks - All of the gone. - ' entry doors and windows on your first Congress visits Capitol Hill, • Know Your House-Sitter - If floor should be protected by burglar- you hire someone to watch your house resistant deadbolts and other auxiliary meets with U.S. legislators while you are gone, be sure it is some- locks. Take a walk around your home one that you know and trust. This may and make sure all of your locks work Submitted by LESLIE DiPLACIDO online source for fine jewelry and watch seem like common "sense, but it's properly. j Scot Congress, proprietor of Congress information, trends and shopping tips. important to remember you are trusting To arrange to have someone come Jewelers on Sanibel, recently met with leg- Visit www.jewelers.org and www.JlC.org someone with your home and all of it out to your community to talk about islators in Washington, D.C. Congress met for more information. contents. If you need someone to watch this or'another safety or security topic, with U.S. Rep. Connie Mack and other Congress, who serves on the board of contact the Lee County Sheriff's cs your pets, first try to enlist the help of legislators to ask for their support on issues directors for JA and JAPAC, has owned close friends or family members. If Office, Community Relations Section a that impact jewelers and their stores. and operated jewelry stores in Southwest necessary, you can always leave your at 239-477-1400. Visit www.flori- Congress was part of a delegation from Florida since 1983. Congress Jewelers, in pets in the care of a "pet hotel" or ken- dacrimeprevention.org for more infor- its original Periwinkle Place location, spe- ta Jewelers of America, the national trade nel. mation. u association for businesses serving the fine cializes in an exclusive selection of elegant • Watch Your Social Updates - jewelry retail marketplace, and JAPAC, diamonds, colored gemstones, fine design- thevassociation's political action commit- er jewelry, Rolex timepieces and the tee. Sealife by Congress collection, including "With so many changes on Capitol Hill the original Sanibel sandals. Its experi- Registration opens for the 2011-12 that can impact jewelers and other small enced staff offers watch service and businesses, it's critical for individual busi- repairs, jewelry design, production and Rec Center After School Program -2 ness owners to speak out," said JA repairs, appraisals and estate buying. Registration for the 2011-12 enrollment during each -designated President and CEO Matthew Runci. "1 Congress Jewelers was named one of Sanibel Recreation Center After School trimester and must be pre-purchased I applaud the efforts of Scot Congress and the nation's top 50 designer-jewelry retail- Program is currently open. Register prior to the start of each session. other JAPAC board members 'who took ers for 2010/2011 during the fifth annual online at www.mysanibel.com or at the Sessions will be available for fall, -a the time to let legislators know that the JCK Designer Retailer Awards and is a Sanibel Recreation Center, located at winter or spring as follows: s decisions they make in Washington have member of the American Gemological 3880 Sanibel Captiva Road. • Fall Session — Aug. 8 to Nov. 4 consequences'for Main Street retailers and Society, which includes less than five per- The After School program runs • Winter Session - Nov. 7 to Feb. consumers who buy their products." cent of jewelers in North America. Monday through Friday from 2:1 5 to 5 17 Jewelers of America works to improve For more information, call 239-472- p.m. throughout the school year. It is '• Spring Session — Feb. 20 to May consumer confidence in the jewelry indus- 4177 or visit www.CongressJewelers available for children ages kindergarten 24. try. The website for its consumer educa- .com. through sixth grade. Every child regis- A supervised seventh and eighth tion arm, Jewelry Information Center, is an tered in the After School Program will grade program is also available receive a one year complimentary Monday through Friday from 2:15'to 5 membership to the Rec Cenier. This p.m. throughout the school year* with membership can be upgraded to a fami- the purchase of a Rec Center member- Travis retires after three decades at BOA ly membership for an additional $50. ship.. • ,' The After School registration fee is Financial assistance is available to only $530 per child for members and families of program participants based $633 per child for non-members. upon individual need. For more infor- On Thursday, employees at the Individual session purchases will mation, call the Sanibel Recreation Bank Of America branch on also be available as a new payment .Center at 472-0345 or visit Periwinkle Way lauded option far After School families. www.mysanibel.com. j Assistant Manager Barbara Session fees will be $176 per child per Travis, who announced her member and $21 1 per child per non- . . Source: City of Sanibel retirement from the financial member. Sessions will require re- institution. Travis worked at Bank of America a total of 33.5 years, and for the last 11 years on Sanibel. Causeway From page 1 • Pictured with Travis, left, is when Schweers left in his car. to travel to Schweers would call him on his way back Branch Manager Kathy Sarasota to visit family for the holiday. to Fort Myers. Schweers' car, a 2000 Totterdale, along with several "Copeland stated he became concerned Buick, was found in the parking area of balloons, flowers and a card today (July 4) when he could 'not reach the boat ramp. wishing her happiness in her Schweers on his cell phone," according to Copeland told deputies Schweers suf- retirement. the report. Copeland called deputies about fered from Parkinson's Disease and was 10 a.m. on July 4, but because there were taking several medications, according to . . JEFF LYSIAK ;no indications, Schweers was missing, or, the.report...... ; endangered, no report was made. ' The manner of death and details of how Copeland,also, said' he'd forgotten ii Schweers ended'up in the" water remains was a holiday and., that he thought under investigation. island ore REPORTER BUSINESS Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM Realtors attend June ABWA meeting set for July 12 Submitted by BRIDGET VANDERBURGH The Sanibel-Captiva Chapter of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) invites all members and membership meeting guests to the monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 12. The meeting will be held at the Sanibel Community House, Submitted by NANCY BANKER Damex Corporation generously Relations Chair, and Art Corace, located at 2173 Periwinkle Way. Networking begins at More than 80 Realtor and affili- sponsored it. MLS & Internet Chair. Members 5:30 p.m., and the dinner/meeting begins at 6 p.m. ate members of the Sanibel & During the meeting, Anderson Fred Newman, Royal Shell Real The July meeting will be a panel discussion on the topic: Captiva Islands Association of reported on national, state and local Estate, and Lisa Newmeyer- "The challenge of being a Women Enterpreneur on Realtors attended their monthly association business, and she pre- Cochrane, Dorado Property Sanibel," The panel will include a mix of age ranges of membership meeting at the sented Art Corace, RE/MAX of the Management, made the general business women and the challenges they encountered. Association Offices on June 23. Islands, with an RPAC award. announcements. ABWA Member Gayle DeHaan-Garland will be the mod- Association President Judie In addition, committee reports Following the general member- erator. Anderson conducted the business were given by Cathy Gerasin, ship meeting, Diane Stocks led the The cost to attend the dinner is $20. To secure your meeting, and affiliate member The Communications and Public MLS Caravan. reservation to be a part of this enjoyable evening, please RSVP to Gayle DeHaan-Garland ([email protected]) or call 239-565-7872 by Friday, July 8. The ABWA, which meets on the second Tuesday of LCCD issues June permit report each month at the Sanibel Community House, focuses on I bringing together women of professional and business Submitted by JOAN LaGUARDIA family un ts, compared to two in May single family homes.- interests to provide opportunities for them to help them- "8 During the month of June, contrac- and four in Jime 2010. Lee County ' Community selves and others grow professionally through leadership, ft tors pulled 45 permits to build single- Permits for 13 new commercial Development oversees planning, zon- education, networking support and national recognition. All P family houses collectively valued at structures were valued at more than ing, development and building servic- money raised is used to further the education of women h more than $10.1 million in unincorpo- $2.5 million in June, compared to $1 es, environmental review, building through seminars, conferences and scholarships. The pur- o rated Lee County. That compares to 52 million in May and $4.9 million in inspection, and code enforcement for pose of the networking time prior to the start of the meeting 3 permits issued in May and 46 issued in June 2010. the unincorporated areas of Lee is to build networking skills and provide business enhanc- June-2010, according to the Lee A total of 2,943 permits of all kinds County. ing opportunities for Sanibel and Captiva business women. County Department of Community were issued during June, and nearly To learn more about the department For more information about joining ABWA, please con- Development. 16,000 have been issued sso far in and its services, visit www.lee-coun- tact membership chair Barbara Boulton at 472-2929. Permits were issued for two multi- 2011. That includes permits for 206 ty.com/dcd/.

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A panel of judges Tour de turtles is a fun and educational will select the winning name and announce journey through the science, research and the winner on the Tour de Turtles website on geography of sea turtle migration using satel- Monday, July 11. 3 lite telemetry. This year, MeGotta, Inc. has The winner will receive four tickets to again teamed up with Sea Turtle attend the Tour de Turtles Kick Off §a Conservancy (STC) to give Florida residents Celebration and Live Sea Turtle Release in n a turtle to cheer for. Melbourne Beach, along with an sea turtle The "Name That Turtle" contest gives adoption for their named loggerhead. For Floridians the chance to name a loggerhead more information about the contest, the niles sea turtle that will be outfitted with a satellite- and prizes, go to www.tourdeturtle.org/nam- tracking device and released from the Archie iitgcontest Carr National Wildlife Refuge in Melbourne As well as sponsoring the "Name That Beach, Fla. Turtle" contest, MeGotta is providing STC Sea turtle nesting stats with animations, interactive games, and col- "The Tour de Turtles is one of our favorite The rare Kemp's Ridley nest was dug Captiva - 56 nests, 38 false crawls, 2 events each year because it provides us with laborative web tools to support the Tour de Turtles mission. on Thursday, June 30 . Nests are dug 70 hatches (all loggerhead) an opportunity to share our love of sea turtles days after they are laid to get a count of with our home state of Florida," said Jim the empty eggs and to rescue any hatch- As of July 1,2010: lings that didn't make it out of the nest. Sanibel East - 7 nests, 37 false None of the eggs hatched or showed any crawls (all loggerhead) Shell Museum plans trip to signs of embryo development. After Sanibel West - 75 loggerhead nests, talking with the biologists at FWC. it is 1 green nest, 174 false crawls Jikely thai the eggs were never fertilized. Captiva - 32 nests. 92 false crawls Mote Marine Laboratory Most of the adult male Kemp's Ridleys (all loggerhead) would be off of the coasts of Texas and a Special to the REPORTER x Don't let yourself and your family Mexico rather than off of the Florida As of July 1, 2009: n> miss an amazing chance to experience coast, so they were unavailable for mat- Sanibel East - 16 loggerhead nests, 1 ing. leatherback nest, 40 loggerhead false © ocean wonders up close and personal. •". crawls The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is Sanibel West - 115 nests, 139 false "i inviting everyone to join its staff mem- As of July 1, 2011: crawls tall loggerhead) bers on a memorable summer journey Sanibel East - 24 nests, 49 false Captive - 54 nests, 44 false crawls to the Mote Marine Laboratory in crawls (all loggerhead) (all loggerhead) Sarasota*on Saturday. July 16. Sanibel West - 171 loggerhead nests, Participants will board a bus at the 1 Kemp's Ridley nest, 3 green nests, museum at 8 a.m. for the ride to the 251 false crawls, 2 hatches Source: SCCF laboratory, where they will spend the day learning fascinating facts about marine life and their surroundings. Visitors will be able to explore and eventually unravel the many mysteries nity and look forward to sharing the of the sea by examining touch pools day with families. Mollusks are an and viewing working labs and high- important part of the marine environ- tech interactive exhibits that showcase ment, which is why we appreciate* the the world-acclaimed research per- opportunity to learn more about the formed at Mote. Guests will encounter creatures who share the waters with sharks, dolphins, manatees and sea tur- mollusks and the shells they make." L'^i^,- V.,..^t.:>. .. 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Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation 1 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. 1 Phone: 239-472-2329 01 Turtle Tracks: I Every other Thursday at 10 a.m. s Meet at the Nature Center for a trip to a beach. Cost for this program is Free to members and children, $5 for nonmembers, beach parking fee $2/hour. Learn about the cycles and habits of the sea turtles that nest on our beach- 0) es, as well as other local marine life. For questions about the Turtle Tracks program or our Sea I Turtle Research Program, call the OS SCCF's Nature Center at 472- 2329.

Lily & Co. Fifth Anniversary Chamber Business Lunch BMSM trip to Mote Marine Lab Celebration Wildlife Eco-Tour The next Sanibel & Captiva Chamber of Join the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum on 1 Lily & Co. will be celebrating their fifth CROW is sponsoring a Wildlife Eco- Commerce Business Lunch will be held start-' a road trip to Mote Marine Laboratory on 1 anniversary with a family picnic, live music, Tour — via canoe or kayak — on July 16 ing at 11:30 a.m. on July 12, hosted at the July 16, departing the museum parking lot at I dunk tank, bounce house, Segway rides and starting at 10 a.m. Participants will meet Sundial Beach & Golf Resort. July's guest 8 a.m. and returning to the island at 5 p.m. I refreshments on July 16 from 11 a.m. until 4 at Port Sanibel Marina in Fort Myers, speaker will be from CROW. Cost for cham- Cost is $50 for adults and $48 for children, I p.m. at the jewelry gallery (520 Tarpon Bay where they will join the two-hour natural- ber members is $15 in advance (by July 8) or which includes bus transportation and 1 Road). Donations and raffle proceeds will ist-led tour. For more information, visit $25 at the door. RSVP by calling 472-1966. admission to Mote. Call Diane Thomas at I benefit Friends Who Care. Call 472-2888 for www.crowclinic.org or call 472-8443. 395-2233 for more details. i more details. JULY JULY AUG. SEPT. 23 11 11 17-18 Late Night Brass in Naples Leisure Lunchers July outing "Love That Dress! 3" party Captiva Triathlon The SummerJazz on the Gulf concert series The Center4Life's monthly Leisure Tahitian Gardens (1975 Periwinkle Way) The inaugural Captiva Triathlon will be continues at The Naples Beach Hotel & Lunchers outing will be held on July 27, will host the "Love That Dress! 3" collec- held at South Seas Island Resort on Sept. Golf Club will a free show by Late Night when they will travel to Bonita Springs for tion party on Aug. 11. Tickets are $25 17 and 18. There will be two kids races on Brass, a versatile 10-piece ensemble who lunch at Iguana Mia and shopping at The each (and/or the donation of gently used Saturday (one for ages 6-9 and another for will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. on July 23. Best Of Everything, The Mother Load dresses), with proceeds supporting the ages 10-13) and an adult race on Sunday, Guest may bring lawn chairs and blankets; Trinkets & Treasures, St. Matthews House Lee County PACE Center for Girls. For which includes a quarter-mile swim, 10- coolers are not permitted. Call 239-261- j| Thrift Shop and a few other stopSi Call 472- more information, •• visit mile bike ride and 3.1-mile-run. Visit 2222 for directions and more details. 574*3 for additional details or reservations. www.facebook.com/lovethatdress. www.gearedup.biz for details. 2s island •8 REPORTER CALENDAR Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM a n o ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o o o Tarpon Bay Explorers offer Eco-Tours at 'Ding' Darting o On Stage o Kayak Tours - Kayak with a naturalist through the mangrove forest along the o o Commodore Creek water trail. Learn about the rich back-bay ecosystem and the The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater wildlife that lives there. Or, join us as the sun goes down on a paddle to the Rookery o 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel *o Islands. Be there as hundreds of birds - egrets, herons, ibis, cormorants, and pel- o Phone: 472-6862 • Web: www.theschoolhou.setheater.coni o icans - come in to roost for the night. Witness the sunset that Sanibel is famous o "Musical Theater Summer Camp" o for. o Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kids 10 and older o Nature Cruises - Enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard our quiet, environmentally June 20 through July 29 • Call 395-0900 for details friendly, covered pontoon boat. We'll observe the amazing rookery islands and the o o hundreds of birds that caM them home. Learn about the mangrove estuary and the o Murder Mystery Dinner Train Seminole Gulf Railway Dinner Train Theater • Ding Darling refuge while looking for dolphins and manatees. You'll also enjoy a o Colonial Boulevard and Metro Parkway, Fort Myers. Phone: 239-275-8487 o visit to the Touch Tank for an up-close look at some of the bay's marine life. o Deadly Swindle: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Breakfast, Daytime and Evening Cruises available. Till Murder Do Us Part Friday and Saturday. Refuge Tram Tour - Our experienced naturalists can help you spot wildlife o Synopsis: The murder mysteries are playing on the Seminole Gulf Railway din- most visitors would never see. As the road meanders past tidal mudflats and man- o ner train, which departs Colonial Station, off Colonial Blvd. and Metro Pkwy. grove forests, you'll spot roseate spoonbills, white ibis, herons, egrets, pelicans, osprey, and other colorful birds feeding, resting and preening. You'll also hear fas- Train departs 5:30 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. other days cinating tales of the Calusa Indians and the early days of Sanibel and south Florida. Ticket information: Cost is $59.00 +tax for five-course dinner and show Also Available - Fishing Charters, Pontoon, Kayak, Canoe and Bicycle Wednesday-Friday and Sunday and $69.00 +tax on Saturday. Rentals and a beautiful nature-inspired gift shop. Call 239-275-6060 or visit www.semgulf.com. Call Tarpon Bay Explorers at 472-8900 for more information and reservations. o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Entertainment on the Islands Fridav Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 8 July 9 July 10 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14 Jacaranda Steve "Scooter" 1223 Periwinkle Way Renata Renata Jamaica Dave & Co. Renata Reynolds Buckeye Ken •2 Hot 472-1771

'Tween Waters New Vinyls 15951 Captiva Dr. New Vinyls Crab Races Crab Races 472-5161 Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afttfnioon - Afternoon - Afternoon - RC Otter's Steve McDougall Royce Allgood Ira Wilkes Steve McDougall Royce AllgnoU Noble Hockmeister 11596 Andy Rosse l.n Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - 395-1142 Frank Thomson Pat Met tine Chris Workman Pal McCune Pat Met line Pal McCune Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Keyliine Bistro Noble Hockmeister Chris Workman Mark Vee Chris Workman Mark Vee Ira Wilkes Frank Thomson" 11509 Andy Rosse Ln Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - 395-4000 Pat McCune . Ira Wilkes David Johnson Frank Thomson Gary & Kerri Steve McDougall Frank Thomson The Island Cow Nightly 6 - 9:30 pm Greg Watts Diana Lynn Buckeye Ken 2t63 Periwinkle Way

The Mucky Duck Buckeye Ken Greg Roche Mark Dupuy Dan Confrey Gene Federico Buckeye Ken 5 - 9 pm/472-3434 Andy Rosse Ln Traders Danny Morgan Danny Morgan Tues & I (in 8 11 pm & Friends & Friends 1551 Periwinkle Way Blue Giraffe 2075 PeriwinkleWay Gessiey Reed 472-2525 Dan Tudor Danny Morgan Danny Morgan &- Friends Casa Ybel Resort 6:30- 10:00 pm & Friends, l-4pm Sun. Branch. 12 - 2:30 pm 2255 W. Gulf Dr. Thistle Lodge Coconuts Bar & Grill Thistle Lodge Dining Km. 472-9200 Dining Room 6:30- l0:0Upm I -4pm. Coconuts Bar & Grill Sweet Melissa's Michael David, Michael David, Light acoustic Liglu acoustic 1625 Periwinkle Wiry jazz guitar 472-1956 jazz guitar The Stone Crab Danny Morgan & Buckeye Ken Danny Morgan & 2761 W. Gulf Drive Friends, 8-11 p.m 8-11 p.m. Friends, 8-11 p.m. 472-0305

Sanibel Michael David Michael David Steakhonse Light acoustic Light acoustic 1473 Periwinkle Way : jazz guitar 472-5700 jazz guitar George & Wendy's Corner Grill Live music Live music 2499 Periwinkle Way 7 to 11 p.m. 7 to 1 1 p.m. 395-1263 ' Traditions On The Beach Joe McCormick Joe McCormick' Dusk'Deo Dusk Deo Joe'McCormick Joe McCoTmick 3111 W. Gulf Pr. , -172-4559 • , Rotarians learn Public invited to about addiction, attend Uncommon mission of SWFAS Friends Foundation's Submitted by SHIRLEY JEWELL Kerlikowske (a graduate of Fort Myers High School) has said that despite our best annual meeting As of July 1,2011, the Sanibel-Captiva Rotaiy Club had a new man at the podium. efforts, the concern about drugs and drug Joel Ospa, Club President for 2011-12, problems, if anything are magnified and Submitted by JODY VAN COONEY conducted his first Friday morning meeting intensified," added Boisvert. "At no time The public is invited to attend the last week. Joel seemed to enjoy the power have we been more concerned with the annual membership meeting of the of using his gavel and Rotaiy Bell and growing problem of addiction among Uncommon Friends Foundation on i/fncc with our group these instruments our young. The array of drugs and Thursday, July 14 beginning at 3 p.m. at the Burroughs Home in Fort Myers. Non- FRIENDS of power are a much needed intoxicants available to young FOUNDATION necessity. Club Rotarians are ^ people today is staggering, members will have an opportunity to learn .,-

Lion Tom Women's wine tasting to benefit HCFB Hoover, left, accepts the Submitted by JODY VAN COONEY cucumber salad, a calamari appetizer check on The women's wine club invites with dipping sauce,' crab and behalf of the ladies to participate in a special wine asparagus California rolls, and Sanibel- tasting at DaRutvia Japanese Restaurant filet mignon seasoned in a special Captiva Lions on Thursday, July 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. teriyaki sauce. All this will be Club from The restaurant, located in Bell Tower in paired with various and unique Bailey's Fort Myers, is offering a four- wines as well as an extraordi- General Store's course sampling for $40. Half nary dessert cocktail. Francis Bailey, of this charge will benefit the For additional information center, and Harry Chapin Food Bank. about the wine sampling Richard The four-course event and to make reserva- Johnson. Japanese sampling will tions, call 239-344-0037. CONTRIBUTED •consist jjf: a tuna r and ,3 to CTQ SPL to host 'Reading For Others,' Teen VIP After Hours n Submitted by CATHY CANGELOSI • July 19 - Curious Kids from WGCU Summer is here, and the Summer Reading • July 26 - John Storms' World of Reptiles Program is in full swing at the Sanibel Public and Southwest Florida's Children's Hospital Library. Teen VIP After Hours Programs are held each This year, children and teenagers reveal their Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. These nights are philanthropic spirit by "Reading For Others!" reserved for teenagers only (sixth graders and The youngsters read and perform challenges out- older): lined by Youth Librarian Barb Dunkle to earn • July 12 - Steampunk Art books. Each book earned also earns one for a • July 19 - "Chip" Bag Purse / Tire Belts child in the Children's Hospital of Southwest • July 26 - Silk Screen T-Shirts Florida. (Please contact Miss Barb for a list of items A presentation will be made to the Children's needed to complete your crafts!) Hospital of all the books youngsters have select- Summer Reading Programs are funded in part ed for them on Friday, July 29 during the final with the support of the Sanibel Public Library program. Foundation, Inc. and their generous donors. Programs are held on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. at Please call the Library at 472-2483 for addition- the library as follows: • al information. • July 12 - Show Time for Kids Chili Cook-Off to benefit Food Bank L J Submitted by JODY VAN COONEY The American Culinary Federation, Southwest Florida •d Chefs Association, will hold its second annual Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Ju y 10 at The Pink Shell Beach and Resort Spa on Fort Myers Beach. The chili cook off is a benefit for the Harry Chapin Food Bank. The public is invit- ed to taste the chili entries after 5 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring gen- erous nonperishable food donations for the food bank. Pink Shell is providing a band, so come for 1 mj J *• music, fun and great chili. FOR YOU! Individuals can vote on the People's Choice and Most Unique entries. The official judging will start at 6 p.m. and the winner will be announced around 7 p.m. Beverages will be available for purchase at the Pink Shell bars. The Chili Cook-Off is limited to 20 team or individual MORE CA$H entries. The cost is $35 per entry. For more information, contact Chef Craig Panneton at 239-463-8613, 239-463-6181 or cpanneton@pinkshell In Your Pocket! .com. Bigger returns on Free blood pressure screening your investment! Due to the Independence Day holiday, the Sanibel Fire District will offer complimentary blood pressure screening at the Sanibel Recreation Center on Monday, July 11 from 9 a.m. ^i. until noon. High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, "--.. heart failure, kidney disease and even blindness in some cases. The Sanibel Fire District's compli- mentary screenings are offered as a first step in determining if For More Information Call: further examination by a health care professional is necessary. 768-2646 The Sanibel Recreation Center is located at 3880 Sanibel- Captiva Road. Daily, weekly, semi-annual and annual memberships are available. For more information, call the Rec Center at 472-0345 or visit www.mysani- bel.com.- In Print SOnllitt

Source: City of Sanibel on island REPORTER SPORTS Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM Summer is time for redfish and snapper The July 4th holiday keeping your feet dry.-This weekend is behind us and style of fishing is a lot like I long hot days lie ahead for the hunting, you are stalking remainder of the month. feeding fish by watching for H That's OK; there are plenty pushes of water, wakes and •^ m~ Shelby Russell, of fish to catch and very few tailing fish. This style of fish- anglers competing. This time 15, of Matlacha is ing is Taylor made for fly one happy girl of year really takes me back rodders and those who prefer after landing this to days ppne by or the "good artificial; there is nothing big tarpon. She ol' days" as some would say, more exciting than the antic- was fishing in when you could spend most ipation of a big redfish Charlotte Harbor of the days around the waters exploding on a fly or top with her brother of Pine Island without anoth- water lure in a foot of water. Jake, cousin er boat in sight. In reality, I Capt. Bill Russell There is a big learning curve Amanda and dad, guess not seeing another boat for this type of fishing, but Captain Bill is a pretty far stretch, but iLs once you get it, it can be very Russell. about as close to die "good On the productive and addictive ol' days" as we are gontiaget. The second method - CONTRIBUTED Look for the best fishing Water much easier and also very E early and late in the day when productive — is fishing s temperatures are coolest, try under the mangroves islands to coordinate the better tides with this part of over the higher tides. Not as much steal tli is I the day. Of course, thunderstorms are a required here, fish are a lot more settled with strong possibility on any given day, fishing the added water over their head plus they feel anglers targeting the tasty fish will look to buck tail jigs tipped with a piece of fish or 1 the morning tides is a lot more predictable. ca the security of the mangrove roots and over areas with sfructure. Inshore this includes the shrimp or just using a jig head with a live However, fishing after an afternoon thunder- hangs. Don't get me wrong, anytime fishing gulf passes; Redfish, Captiva and Boca shrimp, pinfish or pilchard. storm can be very good. If the sky clears a relatively shallow water silence is always Grande all have rocks and ledges that attract There is a lot of confusion on what types few hours before the sun sets this is a great better,.but you can fudge more in the deeper snapper and other fish. Also, docks, piers, jet- of hooks are legal for use in the gulf -waters time to hit the water. water. Generally the last few hours of the ris- ties, artificial reefs and any other submerged for snapper and if the passes are included Redfish and mangrove snapper will be in ing tide and first couple when it turns out are debris piles are sure to be likely snapper areas. I recommend visiting the sights of many inshore anglers, both best, fish feel the most secure at this stage and hotspots. In the gulf, most of the near shore www.myfwc.com for information or visit a thrive in the warm summer temperature and really get to rooting under the bushes. artificial reefs and underwater structure also local tackle shop to get up to speed on current fishing for both should only get better as the For bait under the bushes, live bait includ- will hold mangrove snapper and some big regulations. month progresses. Anglers will score with ing pilchards, pinfish and shrimp work great, ones. Mangrove snapper and redfish are both redilsh using two very different techniques: and a variety of dead or cut baits put a scent Small baits are best for catching snapper. great targets over the hot summer months •*-* o First, and this is generally a veiy early or in the water and quickly attract the hungry These guys have great eyesight; it really and both can be invited home for supper. a. very late in the clay strategy, is sight fishing. fish. Scented artificial baits like Gulp also helps to scale down the tackle including the Load up the family and go catch some — it's This is done over the shallow grass flats work well. More important than what to use hook and leader size. For me, T prefer small hard to beat a mess of fresh fried snapper and when the temperature is cool and the water for bait is where to put it, these fish are feed- pilchards and pinfish with enough weight an ice cold beer in the summer! "2 calm. Unless you have a skinny water boat ing way up under the trees, if you want to •using a knocker rig to keep it near bottom. A If you have a fishing story or for charter and have adapted to poling without making catch them, your bait has to be under the trees knocker rig is nothing more than an egg information, please contact us at 239-283- much noise the best way to fish is to leave the also. sinker that is allowed to freely slide on the 7960 or www.fishpineisland.com. Have a boat behind and wade fish. Canoe or kayaks While mangrove snapper will be caught leader down to the hooks eye. Shrimp also safe week and good fishin'. can also get you into the skinny water while targeting redfish under the mangroves, work great, and many anglers catch plenty on

Anglers sought for Root Rays vs. Blue Jays bus trip Join us on Thursday, Aug. 4 for a day with the Tampa Bay Rays. Cost is just $30 for your ticket and transporta- Memorial Fishing Tournament tion to and from the ballgame against the Toronto Blue Submitted by PAT DOLCE ed with helping save the Root's Jays at Tropicana Field. Game time is 12:10 p.m. Registration is now open for the other son, Dustin. Purchase your tickets at the Sanibel Recreation Center Ninth Annual David Lee Root, 'Jr. Entry fee is $50 per angler and To go by Wednesday, July 27. This event is open to everyone. Memorial Fishing Tournament, a the fishing can be done by boat, Children under 12 must be accompanied catch, photograph and release kayak or from the famous Matlacha What: Dayid Lee Root, Jr. by an adult. angling event. Proceeds benefit the fishing bridge. There is no minimum Memorial Fishing Itinerary for the Rays bus Trauma Center at Lee Memorial number of anglers required per boat. Tournament trip: Hospital. Enjoy more than big fish — • Departing at 9 a.m. On July 4, 2001 at the age of 18, there's a barbeque, too. The bar- When: Friday, July 8 at 7 p.m. from the Sanibel David Lee Root, Jr. was fatally beque follows the photo "weigh in," Mandatory Captain's Recreation Center (3880 injured in an automobile accident in .along with prizes, a 50/50 and Meeting Sanibel-Captiva Road) St. James City. David was the son of chance drawings. For those not par- Saturday, July 9 • Arriving around Dave and Debbie Root that own and ticipating, tickets for the barbeque at 7 a.m. a.m. at Tropicana Field operate D&D Matlacha Bait & may be purchased for $8 per adult Start of fishing • 12:10 p.m. Game time Tackle on Matlacha. In memory of and $5 for children 12 and under. • Kids run the bases post game Where: D&D Matlacha Bait their lost son, the tournament is held All proceeds will benefit the • Bring a bag lunch & Tackle annually. Trauma Center at Lee Memorial • Returning to the Sanibel Recreation Center by 6:30 3922 Pine Island Road Hospital to aid with the treatment of p.m. For several years, fishermen from Matlacha the Lee County area have come to the severely injured and to provide For more information, call the Sanibel Recreation Center at 472-0345. fish the event and show their sup- them the best chance for recovery. More info: port. For more information or to regis- www.davtdleerootrhemorial.com Proceeds from this angling event ter today, call Dave and Debbie Root Source: City of Sanibel benefit the Trauma Center at Lee at 239-282--912-2. or •'go to, Memorial Hospital, which is credit- www.davidleerootmemoriaLcoi.n-. vs. Daytona 7:05 pm Sanibei Rec Center Calendar m a 141 Water Activities I Facility Hours vs. vs. at at Daytona Daytona Dunedin Dunedin Private Swim Lessons Fitness Classes s 7:05 pm 6:05 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Morning sessions: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m. & 10 a.m. Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Evening sessions: All ages Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. July July July July Cost: $20 per 30 min.for members, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 0 $25 per 30 min.for non-members 4:15 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Instruction is tailored to the participant's Cost: Included with membership 19 20 21 22 needs: from basic swim instruction to Fitness class schedule available online at at. at at improving stroke efficiency and endurance. at www.mysanibel.com Dunedin Dunedin Clearwater Clearwater Private swim lessons are scheduled on an Aerobics, body sculpting, BOSU 7:00 pm 11:00 am 7:00 pm 6:30 pm individual basts by the Recreation strength, power pace cycling & stability Department's Aquatics Staff. ball, yoga and zumba.

Shallow Water Aerobics Weight Room Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, • Monday to Thursday, 9 to 10 am. 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: Included with membership • Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This class will be held in the exercise pool • Saturday & Sunday, for attendees who desire a low-impact 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. workout in warmer, shallow water. Open Gym Pavel & Blackwood Tennis Academy offers Deep Water Aerobics • Monday to Thursday, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:30 a.m to 8 p.m. high-performance junior tennis camp ' 10:30 to 11:30 am. • Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9 to 10 a.m. • Saturday & Sunday, : * Special to the REPORTER Full Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - $385 (lunch Cost: Included with membership 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. included) This class will be held in the lap pool for Pavel & Blackwood Tennis Academy participants who desire a low-impact work- will hold a high-performance junior tennis Half Day, 9 a.m. to noon - $225 out in cooler, deeper water. Game/Teen Room camp at the Sundial Beach and Golf Resort Supervised boarding is available. Call • Monday to Friday, on Sanibei from July 11 -! 5. 472-3522 for rates. 6:30 a.m to 2 p.m. In addition to providing a tournament • Daily Rates (Monday through Friday) Aqua Jogging • Saturday & Sunday, training group for ages 10 to 18 to concen- Full Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - $100 per day Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. trate on competitive play development, and a (lunch included) Cost: Included with membership This specialized class will be held in the QuickStart program focused on athletic skills Half Day, 9 a.m. to noon - $60 day Tennis Courts • QuickStart program (Monday through lap pool for those who desire a low-impact for ages 5 to 10, this camp offers a significant cardiovascular workout in deeper water 'Reserve court time by calling 472-0345 warm-up training ground for national junior Friday) while utilizing aqua jogging equipment • Monday to Thursday, level players, ages 12 to 18, competing in the 8 to 9:30 a.m. such as belts and ankle resistance. 6:30 to 8 p.m. USTA Super Nationals Clay Court Junior $75 per week or $20 per day . • Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tennis Championships the following week at "Offering- this high-performance tennis Masters Swimming • Saturday & Sunday, various east coast locations. camp at one of our Sanibei satellite campus- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. es the week prior to the championships is in Practices are Mondays, Wednesdays and PBTA's main campus in Arizona expects Fridays, 4 to 5 p.m. many of its top national junior level players to keeping with Pavel and Blackwood Tennis Cost: $50 per year for members, attend this Florida camp. Academy's philosophy that successful tennis $63 per year for non-members 'This camp is open to the public," said players are the ones who are prepared men- Masters Swimming is a program for seri- camp director and academy founder Nick tally and physically," Blackwood added. 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. : ous swimmers ages 18 and over designed to Blackwood. "And space will be limited. Lf For more information or to register, con improve stroke technique and to build 239-472-0345 you're interested in attending, you need to tact Diane Limeri at 472-3522 er send an e- endurance. mail to [email protected]. m Hours of Operation: sign up right away. Monday-Thursday,6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Rates for the national junior level, tourna- The Sundial Beach and Golf Resort and Aquaritis Dunes Golf and Tennis Club are part of the Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ment training group and QuickStart program Monday and Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. are as follows: LXR Luxury Resorts and Hotels Sanibei • Weekly Rates (Monday through Collection. For more information, visit Water Pilates www.mysanibel.com Friday) www .sanbielcollection .com. Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. island be a 0 T Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM e Cryptoquip Bridge Crossword ACROSS 39 Father DOWN 22 Black E 0 W E G 0 s G R S 1 I L 0 G G B O « GOREN BRIDGE 1 Feds'org. 41 Ike's 1 Radio 23 Pirates' L J SL X w V ML Y 1- P W G Z P YWB 4 Cheese command watchdog potation 3 WITH TANNAH HIRSCH in a 42 Round grp- 27 Deity ©2010 Tribune Media Services, Inc. H R s F w V 1. 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