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Shoot the songbird ally listening to each other and working out Fitness Center at 395-2639 and join in the a compromise? How did we get to be so is week - light for a cure. T am a morning person. Always have certain that we are right? It is the very rare been. LateJy, I've been waking up with the occasion in life when there is only one SaturdayLMafch20 ' J first songbird of the morning. I haven't point of view and one correct answer. Silent auction for Multiple Sclerosis Sanibel island couple to chair seen it but it's been a different bird each Larger issues, like the Causeway — rife The second annual silent auction to Heart Ball day — or a mockingbird — because the with history, accusations, mistrust and jus- benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society will Sanibel Island residents Tom and song cycles through different variations on tifications — do not lend themselves to be held March 20 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Linda Uhler will chair this year's different days. In the past month, it has simple solutions. Mired in frustration, Sanibel Fitness Center, on Rabbit Road. American Heart Association Lee County been my wake-up call: I'm here. I'm alive, advocates for both sides reach for inflam- For the past five years, Sanibel Fitness Heart Ball. I feel reasonably well in my skin and the matory phrases. Any reasoned point of Owners Meta and Chris Luckenbill have The couple, who has lived on Sanibel sun is coming up once again, bringing the view goes unheard by opponents who are, been raising money for M.S. The disease Island for 26 years, are actively involved gift of another day. understandably, deafened by outrage. is a common neurological disorder that in the American Heart Association. This morning, someone said to me, Polarization is a slippery slope. Retreat affects 350,000 Americans a year. Patients "I feel that I'm alive today due to the "Did you hear that bird? Boy. he was loud. is difficult when the wall of words — experience visual problems, numbness, technological advancements discovered Some of the neighbors are even talking cemented by repeated use — has caused speech, memory and gait problems. Meta through AHA funding." said Tom Uhler. about shooting it." unused channels of communication to currently works with seven clients that "The proceeds of our heart ball will help I don't know if these neighbors are seri- wither and die. have this disease. After seeing the horribJe continue the research which saves lives and improves quality of life for people ous and 1 don't know speciJically who they It is the connections between people effects, she knew she wanted to help sup- like me." are but, of course, it's perfectly logical: if a that define a community. When there are port the M.S. Society. bird wakes you up for ten minutes at 6:15 no connections, is there still a community? Every year Meta and Chris ride 150 Besides planning this year's ball, both in the morning, shoot it. Sanibel is facing serious issues — on miles in the Maroone MS 150 bike tour to also lead busy professional lives. Tom is a If a tree is in your way, cut it down. If a several fronts — that cut to the heart of raise money. Along with the silent auction partner in a financial planning practice in person disagrees with you. shout him or what ••Sanibel" means. These arc issues and generous pledges, they were able to Fort Myers and Linda is District Deputy for Congressman Porter Goss. her down. If you don't like the rules, that demand intensive, reasoned self-exam- raise $54,000 last year. request a variance. As long as I get what 1 ination and a forum for open discussion. I Auction items being sought are jewel- The American Heart Association's Lee want, the larger issue is irrelevent. would hate to believe that we're at the ry, artwork, furniture, services, etc. If you County Heart Ball will be held on What happened to dialogue, to both point where the only solution is to shoot are interested in participating or in mak- Saturday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. and is sides meeting on neutral ground and actu- the songbird. ing a donation, please contact the Sanibel Island Scene, see page 4 ONE BITE AND YOU'RE HOOKED Exclusive Members Only Boat Club SFATOOI) • SPOKIS • SPIRITS Boat Glah of Sanifoc FOR LUNCH at Sanibel Causeway-Mainland side Snapper /Grouper / Sole/ Swordfish - • Unlimited anytime use Yellowtail / Salmon / Cobia • We pay for a variety of boats • We do all the work- Dolphin / Softshell Crabs / Scamp You have all the fun! Shrimp / Oysters / Clams / Scallops }\ • Less than the cost of boat Tilapia / Lobster / King Crab dockage-guaranteed!

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Since 1924 the American Heart whole community (seating is limited). On Tarpon Lodge at 5:30 p.m. and returning Island Scene, from page 3 Association has helped protect people of Sunday, March 21, Steve and Annie will around 7:30 p.m. The cost for the cruise is presented by Lee Memorial Health all ages and ethnicities from the ravages sing and speak at all three worship ser- $17.00 per person. For reservations call System & Southwest Regional Medical of heart disease and stroke. These dis- vices: 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Dr. (239) 283-0015 by March 18. Center. This year's Heart Ball will be held eases, the nation's No. 1 and No. 3 killers, James Dobson of Focus on the Family has In case of rain, the event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point claim more than 930,000 American lives a called Steve and Annie Chapman, "musi- on March 28 itistead. Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. year. The association invested more than cal ambassadors to the family." Upcoming at Randell Research Center The black-tie gala event will include a $348 million in fiscal year 2002-03 for Sanibel Community Church is at 1740 for the weekend of April 2,3,4 we will be cocktail reception, an extraordinary culi- research, professional and public educa- Periwinkle Way. For more information hosting the 2nd Randy Wayne White nary dining experience, silent auction, and tion, and advocacy so people across call the church office at 472-2684 or visit Writers Work Shop. Details will be avail- entertainment by the Susan Taylor America can live stronger, longer lives. online at sanibelchurch.com. able at Calusa Fest or call 239-283-2062 Starlight Orchestra, which is back by pop- for information or to make reservations. ular demand again this year. More than Craft & White Elephant Sale 500 social, business, medical and commu- Palmetto Palms RV Resort will hold a Getting there: The Randell Research nity leaders are anticipated to attend this Craft and White Elephant Sale on Center is at Pineland, on Pine Island. year's Heart Ball, which is being emceed Calusa Fest at Pineland Take the Midpoint Bridge to Cape Coral Saturday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 The public is invited to the Randell by NBC-2 Anchor Craig Wolf. noon. The RV Resort is located at 19681 and continue straight on Veterans Research Center at Pineland to celebrate Memorial Parkway to Pine Island Road Some of the amazing items up for bid Summerlin Road in Fort Myers. Coffee the Calusa Indian heritage of Southwest at the Heart Ball include a lease on a and donuts will be available. (SR 78). Turn left (west) and take Pine Florida on Sunday, March 21, from 1 - 6 Island Road to its end,' where it T's. Take Lexus, which has been donated by The public is invited to attend this sale. p.m. The event is free and will include Scanlon Lexus. There is also a cruise to Additional information can be obtained a right on Stringfellow Road, go 3 miles walking tours of the site, Calusa craft and turn left on Pineland Road. Follow Polynesia, donated by Betty Maclean by calling Marge Gregg at 466-5331. demonstrations, and activities for chil- Travel, as well as designer jewelry items Pineland Road to Waterfront Drive. The dren. Archaeological excavations will Randell Research Center is located just courtesy of Congress Jewelers. Chapmans return to Sanibel be open for public viewing and visitors Funds raised through the Lee County past the Tarpon Lodge and just before the Songwriters, singers and conference can see what new discoveries there are Pineland Marina. Look for sighs to Heart Ball benefit the lifesaving work of speakers Steve and-Annie Chapman return to show. the American Heart Association to sup- Calusa Fest. (Allow about an hour to get to Sanibel Community Church for a A Seminole storyteller will be on site, therefrom Sanibel.) port research and education programs to weekend of fun, song and encouragement. and booths from Mote Marine, Ding combat heart disease and stroke. Heart On Saturday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 Darling, and other local organizations will disease is America's and Lee County's p.m. the Chapman's will conduct an all- also be available. Door prizes will also be Tommy O at St. Luke's Church number one killer of men and women, and day Marriage Enrichment Seminar. offered featuring gift certificates from St. Luke's Church will present in con- the American Heart Association is the Continental Breakfast and Lunch are pro- local business. 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Coast Guard to speak on bridge permitting process ECOSanibel study circles Thursday, March 25 j Members, friends and all interested New project to be inaugurated persons are invited to the next Florida Gulf Coast University Center At ihe request of the United Stale* ing a permit lo build a bridge, and how ECOSanibel (Earth Charter of Sanibel) for Environmental & Sustainability Coasi Guard. the l.ee County lhe\ arri\e .it a conclusion to issue oi study circle on Tuesday, March 23, 7-9 Education is presenting its inaugural Department of Transportation will hoM a dein the permit. The L'.S. Coasi Guard p.m. at Sanibel Community Church on Rachel Carson Distinguished Lecture on public meeting lo explain iheir plans to must gram a permit in order for the Periwinkle Way. The discussion topic Sanibel Thursday evening. March 25, at replace siniciure A (the drawbridge sec- Counts to replace structure A of the will be Earth Charter principle #6: Sanibel's' St. Michael & All Angels tion) of the Sanibcl causeway with a 70- Sanibel causewa\ with a high, fixed span "Prevent harm as the best method of Episcopal Church at 7 p.m. The program Jool-high lived span bridge. The meeting bridge. environmental protection and, when consists of a dialogue on the ethics of sus- will sake place on Vlondav. March 22, at Following the presentation h\ ihe knowledge is limited, apply a precau- tainability and features two renowned the Sanibel Community H«i!".'. 2!7? tionary approach." scholar/writers — Mary Evelyn Tucker, Periwinkle Way. starting at 5 p.m. agencies, the public will be invited to ask The Earth Charter is a declaration of Professor of Religion at Bucknell The purpose of the meeting is to pre- questions oi the goxernmemal icprescn- fundamental principles for building a University in Lewisburg, Penn. and coor- sent the recommended fixed-span lalixes. An audio recording of Ihe meel- just, sustainable and peaceful global dinator of the Forum on Religion and replacement alternate for the draw- iiig will be made for inclusion in the pro- society in the 21st century. Worldwide Ecelogy, and Alison Hawthorne Deming, bridge, rex ieu ihe project aesthetics cho- ject record. in scope and with the support of more Professor of Creative Writing at the sen to dale and discuss the l.'.S. Coast For more information on the meeting, than 800 leading organizations, the University of Arizona in Tucson, and a '• Ciuard permilling process. contact Kris Cella. (Vila & Associates. Earth Charter Initiative seeks to inspire direct descendant of American writer Representatives from the U.S. Co.ist Inc. at 239/337-1071 or write lo 212? a new sense of global cooperation and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Guard, resource agencies. Lee Count\ First Street. Suite 201. Fort Myers 33401 interdependence. ECOSanibel. the Their topic, How our ethics and values DOT and their consultants will be avail- prior to ihe meeting: or phone Pete . island-based organization dedicated to can guide our relationships with the envi- able from 5 p.m. to ft p.m. lo discuss the W'inton. assistant to the Count} studying, promoting and upholding the ronment, could be defined as the corner- project and answer questions. Manager, at 335-2777. For details con- spirit and aims of the Earth Charter — stone on which the Center was founded in After Lee DOT personnel and their cerning ihe bridge project, visit particularly as they apply to the sanctu- February of this year. Directed by Sanibel consultants answei questions, one-on- \x w\\.leeeoimn.com/publicw orks/Sanib 1 ary island of Sanibel — is holding the resident and FGCU Professor of one , from the public. Captain Greg elcausexvax.htm. study circles to encourage open discus- Environmental Studies, Peter Blaze Shaple\. Commander of the 7th Coast sion, invite opinions, and facilitate a Corcoran (who is involved in a wide range Guard District, will make a formal pre- llnjuriiiiilioii in llm article wa.\ piovided wider understanding among those inter- of environmental education activities both sentation beginning at 6 p.m. Along with h\ Smc Our litiv and COT], siipplcmentetl ested. locally and internationally), the Center other resource agencies, he will explain with information /row a public notice Study circles are open to the public at found in ii Until newspaper.) takes as its Vision Statement a quote from ihe Coast Guard's responsibilit> for issu- no charge. No prior knowledge or expe- Rachel Carson's Silent Spring: L rience is required: for a copy of the "The road we have long been traveling Earth Charter, visit the website at is deceptively easy, a smooth superhigh- Tuesday, March 23 St. Isabel Women's Guild www.earthcharter.org to download a way on which we progress with great Financing Residential Care March Meeting copy or call 472-8998 for information. Options at Island Seniors The St. Isabel Women's Guild is hold- Island Scene, see page 6 The Island Seniors Coping with Life ing a Mad Hatter Tea Party on March 23 Challenges Series next presents at 12:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Let your "Financing Residential Care Options'" on imagination run wild and flaunt it in your Tuesday. March 23 at 1 p.m. Reina hat selection. The more outrageous the Schlager. CPA at Gilman and Ciocia Tax better! Our stalling violinist, Bob & Financial Planning will offer valuable Corning, will entertain as we snack on information on creatix'e money manage- delicious tea sandwiches and sweets. ment to cover the cost on in-home care, We will have a representative from assisted living or skilled nursing care Hispanic Services speak to us during our when needed. Business Meeting before the party, and we The next talk, on March 30, will be would like to ask you to respond again as "Suddenly Single,"' with Lee Ann Conger, generously as possible with a donation a trust specialist and financial consultant that will answer the needs of the children at A.G. Edwards & Sons. covered by their services who are making This free lectures are offered to Island their First Holy Communion. Seniors members and the community at All the ladies of the parish are invited iFCLUL large on challenges many of us will face. to come and to bring a friend. 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John L. DeCorte organizations in Southwest Florida. He of Sony. Sanibel resident John DeCorte passed served on the boards of the Six Mile Sanford is survived by his wife of 32 away March 13,2004 at HealthPark in Fort Cypress Slough in Fort Myers and the years, Maryelle; his two daughters —- Myers after a fierce battle with cancer. Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife and Valerie Davis, and her husband, Andrew, Born June 22, 1941 in East Brady, Penn., was active in fund-raising activities for and Caline McDermott, and her husband, he was president of Lake Plaza Custom these and many other wildlife causes. Sean; two grandsons, Nathaniel and Homes on the island and also worked as an "He was phenomenal volunteer and a Gabriel; his father, John M. Sanford; and Auxilliary Police Officer with the Sanibel very good friend to a lot of us," said Anita his brother, Peter Sanford. Police Department. He was a member of Pinder, operations manager of CROW. A memorial service is scheduled for St. Isabel Roman Catholic Church,. "This is really a horrible shock... He kept today, Friday, March 19, at 11 a.m. at the DeCorte is survived by his wife of 43 up over the years with many of our stu- Sanibel Community Church. In lieu of years, Brenda; four sons — Donald, and dents, externs and interns, and volunteers flowers, donations may be made to the his wife, Jacqueline, of Pittsburgh, John, of — well after they had left here and were Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, 3350 Lakewood, Ohio, Ronald and his wife, scattered literally all around the world. Woods Edge Circle, Bonita Springs, Jennifer, and Michael, and his wife, Kelly, "Ben's concern for wildlife was huge, 34134. both of Cape Coral; one daughter — and he would go to any lengths to help," -AB Jacqueline L. Unger and her husband, she continued. "...I've still got his Nike Mark, of Chicora, Perm.; five sisters — jacket here in the office that he used a cou- Helen Boben and Lola Kirk of Butler, ple of weeks ago to contain an injured bird Island Scene, Penn., Sally Milsop of Mason, Mich., Corcoran while he was bringing it to the clinic. We from page 5 Linda DeCorte and Mary Lou Bonnett of will all miss him terribly." emergent ecd-pedagogies, and education- Rimbersburg, Penn.; 15 grandchildren — He is survived by his wife of 47 years, speed, but at its end lies disaster. The al philosophy and practice based on the Jennifer Dubbs, and her husband, David, of Sue Vandaveer Johnson; a brother, William other fork of the road — the one 'less ethics of care and sustainability. In addi- Brunswick, Ohio, Jillian DeCorte of Johnson; two children — Kurt Johnson and traveled by' — offers our last, our only tion, the Center will elevate the environ- Fairview, Ohio, John A. and Christopher P. his wife, Kaye, of Richardson, Texas, and chance to reach a destination that assures mental mission of FGCU and serve the DeCorte of Pittsburgh, Katie, Nicholas, Kristine Johnson Machut and her husband, the preservation of our earth." university community, the local communi- Samuel and Zachary De Corte of Cape Scott, of Plymouth, Minn.; and four grand- With the hoped-for approval of her ty of the Western Everglades and barrier Coral, Matthew, Megan, Marie and Jesse children — Kevin, Savannah, Brian and family, the Center will be named after islands, and the wider community of Unger of Chicora, Kylie DeCorte of Clayton — all of whom knew and loved Carson in order to keep alive awareness scholars." Brunswick, and Riley and Jack DeCorte, him as "Grumpy Ben." of her work for rising generations. Her On its agenda for the first three years also of Cape Coral. John was preceded in A service of remembrance was held on contributions most relevant to the mission are research, professional and pre-profes- death by his parents; two brothers — of the Center are public policy based on March 14 at the West Bay Club in Estero 1 sional education, public education and William C and Richard J. DeCorte; and one by the butterfly garden he championed . In sound science and ethics, active partici ' partnerships with other organizations, in sister — Dianne Kahle. lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to pation of an ecologically-literate citizen- addition to the "housekeeping" details of Memorial Services were held Tuesday, CROW, Post Office Box 150, Sanibel ry, appreciation of the natural world administration, development and funding. March 16, at St. Isabel's. 33957; Friends of the Six Mile Cypress through the literary arts, and environmen- A number of islanders, in addition to Slough Preserve, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, tal education. Corcoran, have been involved with the Carl Bennett Johnson Fort Myers 33908; or to the American The Center for Environmental and Center's founding and now serve on its Ben Johnson, 69 years young, passed Heart Association. Sustainability Education's mission state- Advisory Board, among them Armand away unexpectedly on March 10, 2004. ment says, "The Center will work toward Ball,and Carolyn Gray, FGCU's Dean of This delightful man, who could not let the John Sanford realizing a sustainable and peaceful future Arts and Sciences, both of whom are on day begin without a cheerful greeting, had "Woody" Sanford, 56, passed into the through scholarship, education, and the board of the Sanibel-Captiva a zest for life that many could only wish hands of the Lord on March 12, 2004 in action. 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Naples member and Florida Gulf Coast University, on Friday, March 26, at an Artifacts Roadshow, historic reenactors and more. 10:30 a.m., in Room 213, of the Student Union Building. professional seamstress Loretta *Leleux will present a Informative talks will be given by program called "Let Me Save You some Headaches." The Both these events are made possible by grants from • Dr. Randolph Widmer - The Evolution of the meeting starts at 12:30 p.m. and ends at 3 p.m. the Florida Humanities Council, and the Estero Bay Calusa: 20 Years Later, The American Sewing Guild is a national non-profit Buddies. For further information, please call 590-7166 organization dedicated to the advancement of home or 472-8998. • Dr. John Worth - Seeking the Lost Calusas sewing. Membership is open to all that would like to • John Beriault - Shell Tool Manufacturing and -AB learn more about sewing. Chapter meetings are held the • Corbett Torrence - Residence & Refuse: A Model of fourth Saturday of each month. Dues are $40 per year, 7th Annual Boston Red Sox Diamond Dinner Calusa Food and Mounding building. and include the chapter newsletter and special discounts On Thursday, March 25, join the Boston Red Sox on Dr. Robin Brown will talk about The Calusa: Florida's from local merchants. For further information, call the the playing field at City of Palms Park for appearances First People, his new book written for children 10 years Club President, Diane Stramel at 458-2858. by sports, celebrities, a panel discussion, silent auction and older; book signing proceeds will go to charity. Bring and dinner donated by Outback Steakhouse. in your found artifacts for identification by experts at the Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children under Artifact Roadshow. Historical reenactors will portray a Sunday, March 28 ; 10. Net proceeds will benefit the Pediatric Intensive Care flint knapper, Calusa Indian and an atlatl spear thrower. Unit at The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. Cold drinks and hot dogs will be available for sale. For tickets and more information contact the Lee Optimist pancake breakfast Memorial Health Systems Foundation at 239-437-1840. The annual Optimist Pancake Breakfast is coming up Getting there: The Collier County Museum is located on Sunday morning, March 28th, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 — in the Collier County Government Center at the corner of all you can eat for $6 (unless you're a very small person, Middle School Spelling Bee U.S. 41 and Airport-Pulling Road. in which case you can eat free!) Plus, while you're eating The Seventh Annual Lee County Middle School this breakfast of champions (from 9 a.m. to 1) you can Spelling Bee will be held on Thursday, March 25 at Island Seniors Bazaar probably con the Junior Optimists into washing your car Three Oaks Middle School. The program begin at 7 p.m. for a modest donation. It all takes place at the Sanibel and the public is welcome. Join the Island Seniors for a fun day at the last Bazaar and Bake Sale of the Community Association on Periwinkle and, as usual, Seventy-four school champions, representing 25 _ 50/50 raffle tickets will be available. country-wide middle schools, both public and private, season, Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at will contest for the county championship. In addition to the corner of Palm Ridge Road and Library Way. Look Come out to support Friends of Youth — the Sanibel- an expense-paid trip to the National Spelling Bee in for the signs. Captiva Optimists — the Junior Optimist Club, and all Washington, D.C., a $200 and $100 savings bond will be Crafts and collectibles will be for sale, such as hand- the activities and support they provide to the kids in the presented, respectively, to the first and second place win- painted furniture, shell decorative items, bromiliads, 'hood. ners, along with a number of other prizes. hand sewn and painted clothing and bags, calamondin Three Oaks Middle School is located at 18500 Three marmalade, homemade salad dressings, household deco- Oaks Parkway in South Fort Myers. For more informa- rations, European soaps and a Trash 'n Treasures table, tion, please contact Debbie Schieber at 239/267-5757, and much more. Also a delicious array of baked goods, Island Scene, see page 10 ext. 232. hot dogs, soda and coffee for sale. Shop the treasures and enjoy a leisurely lunch in the beautiful native garden, and take dessert home for later. Friday, March 26 A few tables are still available for rent at $15 for Senior members, $20 for non-members. For more infor- Sunset rookery paddle with CROW mation, call Vivian at 472-8925. Join CROW for a Sunset Rookery Paddle & Lecture of Paid Advertisement Tarpon Bay on March 26, 27 and 28, supporting CROW, FISH volunteer appreciation the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. There will be FISH (Friends In Service Here) will host a Volunteer LET'S TALK a 4 p.m. lecture and guided paddle from 5 to 7:39 p.m. Appreciation gathering on March 27 from 2-4 p.m. at The cost is $40 per person and there is limited space, so the Sanibel Community Association. All volunteers are REAL ESTATE advance reservations are required. Please call 472-3644, invited to attend. Come meet your President, Board ext. 0 for more information and to register. Members and other volunteers as well as enjoying some refreshments. Anyone interested in becoming a FISH Presented by Volunteer is also invited. Please RSVP to Virginia Green Margie Davison at 472-9709. LOOKING THROUGH A BUYER'S EYE'S Because home ownership allows you to make a personal statement, it is.often difficult for homeowners to be objective when it is time to sell. One of the secrets of a successful sale is to see your house through a buyer's eyes. Buyers are looking for a home that will allow them to live in the style that only they can envision. They won't be able to imagine their family and their furniture in your home if they can't see beyond your enormous entertainment center and stenciled walls. Creating a blank canvas may seem unrealistic, but it takes the psychology of a buyer into account, and can CRO»y S SIWSET ROOKERY PADDLE make a difference in how quickly your home sells. The number one rule for showing a house is to make it as Pick Up -clean and uncluttered as possible. To keep your home from looking overcrowded, put away any extra items from counters, & Delivery tabletops and bookshelves. Getting rid of unused clothing from New' Available I FREE Estimates your closets and cleaning out storage areas, garages or | Eclectric I 1 Call Us and Receive $2S OFF of Your Next Service Call. basements will provide a feeling of spaciousness. Such changes Furniture' can be very effective. plus our FURNITURE C0NS(6NM£NX kK | The second rule is to neutralize your decor where possible. Usual We buy or consign • Vlmilm ihk arf'and White, cream, beige and other neutral tones make it easier for a 2 Rooms buyer to imagine their possessions in your house. nice new and get $100 off Total Full of BEST Huast i^f ipe, Florida THE BEACH used furniture Margie specializes in Sanibel, Captiva and Ft. Myers real estate. I & Casual i She was named Realtor of the Year by Sanibel and Captiva Assn. of Realtors in 2000 and 2002. Her new book, "How To Make ] Furniture I (239) 267-3994 AZTEC Your Realtor Get You The Best Deal-South Florida Edition" is L&Misc./ HOURS (MON-fRI 9-4:00 SAT 9-4:00 PUMBING must reading if you are thinking of buying or selling. Call ! 472-0667 Margie at PMR 472-1511, or visit' her web site at 17274 Son Carlos Blvd * FORT MYERS BEACH* FL 33931 Ian # iR-MBM http://www.MargieDttvtson.com. 8A • Week of March 19-25, 2004 • Islander Sanibel Sdteqf Only five weeks left and you could be The^raffle drawing will be held on tooling around the islands in a 2004 VW April 23. Beetle convertible or a 2004 Jeep Wrangler. Don't want another car? How NEWS FLASH ! ! ! about $20,000 in cold cash? The second The jaunty red VW has been parked on prize is $2,000 and third prize is $1,000. the grass in front of the Bank of the Raffle tickets are $50 each and only Islands on Periwinkle... Code 200 will be sold. You can get your raffle Enforcement paid a visit to the Bank on tickets at the Bank of the Islands, Monday, March 15, and advised them that Sunglasses Internationale, Sanibel Island there would be a $500 fine if the car was Bookshop, CopiKats Accessories and not moved. The now-infamous red VW Sanibel Captiva Community Bank on Beetle convertible will grace the Bank of Sanibel and at YOLO Watersports on the Islands parking lot as it awaits the Captiva. April 23 raffle. Bank of the Islands bought the first two raffle tickets sold. Rob Lisenbee is presenting a check to Irish Gainst Herman, with the Code- breaking car When vow feed an alligator you arc training it to behind them. approach humans and arc creating a life threatening situation'., especially for our children. Reding alligators is a criminal act punishable by fines and/or imprisonment.

City of Sanibel Ordinance 75-29 Florida State Statute 372.667 Code of Federal Regulations 50 CFR 27.51

CLINIC FOR REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE, INC. Thanks to J.B. Novelli Century 21 Pavers on Periwinkle Sponsor P.O. Box 150, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 Pavers On Periwinkle PLEASE JOIN US NOW! Pavers will be sold during season, engraved over the summer and placed WITH YOUR HELP, around the flagpole this fall. YESJ I want to help Beautify Sanibel! C.R.O.W. PLEDGES I'd love to leave my name or message on a Paver on PeriwmHe-100% tax eductible} TO ALWAYS BE Your message will be engraved on a paver by celebrated Island artist THERE FOR OUR Luc Century, then placed around our new flagpole at the Islands' entrance. Limit is 2 lines, 14 characters per line, including punctuation and spaces. HELPLESS FRIENDS Cost is $200. Please print neatly and include your home phone number just in case. OF THE WILD. Thanks!

YES, I ^ant to help C.R.O.W. by becoming a member^ Enclosed is my contribution for: Qj I don't want a paver at this time QvisaQ M/C Expiration, but enclosed is my tax Card.# Individual $25 Q Sustaining $250 deductible contribution. Family $50 Q Donor $500 please make checks payable Signature. to Sanibel Beautification, Inc. Supporting $100 Q| Sponsor $1000 239-418-9693 Q[ Benefactor, over $1000 [email protected] www.sambdbeautificatum.org Please List My Membership as: Name . .. - , Street Address_ City . State Please make checks payable to C.R.O.W. Zip all dues and contributions are tax deductible. Email Phone. Islander • Week of March 19 - 25, 2004 • 9A

snake, a federally threatened species last Snakes, our scaly friends documented on Sanihel island in 11>W. In H.iu1 vou e\er seen an Lasiern iiuliyo addition io the indiyo. Sanihel-Canliwi snake.' j \. "DMI"" iJarliiiLi National (\)iiser\aiion hoimJalion herpelolojiist. VViidlii'e Kel'u^e in\iies \ou to attend a C'hris I.echowk/.. will ,ici|iiaint sou with iiee educational program slio\*casins: olher niiii\e snakes you may spot m your 1 !i\e reptiles. own hatkyard I'hi. Great Ishnid I'iek I p is scheduled causeway islands, please comae: ihe site 1 I'ur Saturday. March 27 ;il S ..I.ill eooixlinaior. David Low den at 472-2635. I'iiis pi-oiiram v» ill iliscu.ss ihe impor- 'lliis exciiins. pnigrain will he held ai Spou-ois ior ihc pick up this year iiiv The site cooulinaioi lor (\iptiva is Saiii lance oi oui sea!> Iriends to our en\ non- the "Dini:" D-iriin;: ILJiKation Center on liank Dl America, kc-p I.e..- C".>m>l\ Lamliy ami he will lie in ihe parkin:: !ol menl. and introduce sou to a !°»-auiili!l i'i!da>. March 2ft liom 10:31s - li-.n) Hcaulilui. B.iiley's (ieik-ial Store and oi McCarthy "s Marina the morning of the snake once common on Sanilvl island. a.m. f-Aeryi'iie is weie-.ii.ie in aiieml. Bailey's liaidwaie. ami the ("iiy of eleanup. I'SI \VS hiolosiisi Dennis (iiardiua will Please call 472-1100 ll you lu\e any Samhcl. Volunteers will he .^-.igiied cither ;> jiiesenl ;i.ui discuss IIK- hasiern iiulij.'o \oiuiiieeis |ui\e ihrcc dilTcieni ioca- loail oi .i heaeh /one. Teams ui' two. I'oui 1 it>ii-. to choose 11oni to rceehc siii.- •.)r si\ people v>ili Iv given hollies oi' assignments. They -.liould nice! ai ciihc" Wilier and garhage hags K-lore heading iiraggiug hoih oi hei noiM !e'.>. I'mhahk ill*.- Siniibcl-C'jipi i\ a Conservation out in their assigned areav Al'ler cieanm^ Croc spotted horn a light with ail aiiigal^r... it is a Kouiulalion"-, Nali-re Cenlei on Sanihel- as»i»neil areas. e\eisone is invited h.iek Stall" al (lie J.N. "Ding" 1 ver\ rare sighiing. Most i.roeodiles are 1 Caplha Road, meei al McCarthy's ti th.e Nalure ("enter on Sanihel-( apii\a National Wildlile Refuge lecenliy spoiled found south of Naples where the waier is Marina on Capita, or meet al ihe south Road Tor lel'reshmenls and a chance io warmer, hut this female croc has heen the Keluge's elusive Ireshwaler crocodile, ( sidcof the main causeway island noui the \isit wiih fellow \olmiteers. I'lease we.ir iiducalion Coordinator Toni Westland coming to the Refuge since I JM). She restroonis. ll you want u> help on the hats, gloves, and sunscreen lor your pro- look ihe picture and here is her desciip- lays a nest every year in a yard of her led ion. lion of ihe rendezvous: "Our American choice on Sanihel hut ihe eggs are ster- Join us to make Ihe Crocodile has heen spotted in ihe "Ding" ile/unlei'lili/eil because there is no other islands a heller place loi Darling Refuge yesterday. The lasi lime crocodile around here much iess a hoili wildlife .mil people. we saw hei. manv months auo. she was male. Her last mc.isnrciik.-ni was il-1/2 l-oi mote insinuation. et manv please call SCC1 at 472-

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/ X^£/\^ Sanibel/Cajptiva 1817 BUCKTHORN LANL Real Estate Seminar 1 Kl m < 1 1) 7 • •..-• ^:^. ,j> • . .. *• • Wed. Mar. 24, 2004 I I- l''.i!'l||\ 4'r "ii * •" •• Jrf ' • • • l'11'...ll I' .Ii i \i I . — i i Sanibel Community House • T l ... Some Topics -.• r. ""•* Island Sales & 2004 Forecast Putting Real Estate into an IRA i How to Save Taxes with a 1031 Exchange ! Fractional Share Purchases On Sanibel GI LF PINES What's selling on Sanibel/Captiva

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• \. "i' s I'I- •••HI i il'Hl! i ill! l|. il-, [iii. I Sponsored by ••• .1. \ . . Coldwell Banker Previews International .\ !i. Tl• •• -. inlllls Limited Seating Call For Reservation 472-3121 10A • Week of March 19 - 25, 2004 • Islander SCCF Tennis Tourney coming up The 12th Annual SCCF Tennis petition and socializing with friends and CEC Spring Festival at charming fashion show featuring Humane Tournament is being hosted by South Seas neighbors. Society canines available for adoption. Resort through the efforts of General South Seas Resort will provide all the Periwinkle Place The 10th Annual Children's The News-Press's Downtown Diva. Manager Chris van der Baars. South Seas beverages for players and they have Educational Center of the Islands Spring Stephanie Davis will co-host the event. is once again providing generous support donated a one-week vacation at one of Festival at Periwinkle Place gets under- Tickets are $75 per person. For tickets to SCCF's tennis tournament. their Beach Villas, to be auctioned off in way at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. April 3 with or more information, call 239.643.1880 x The tournament, taking place at The the Sileni Auction. an Egg hunt by age groups. The cost is 17 ore-mail [email protected]. Dunes Golf and Tennis Club on April 3rd A $1,000 championship sponsor $10 per child for unlimited fun. There will & 4th. is renowned for outstanding tennis receives a pair of bookends/candle hold- be a raffle for an Easier basket for a boy Conference on Aging competition and great. South Seas Resort ers, a $500 match sponsor receives a dec- and one for a girl, as well as a silent auc- The Third Annual Southwest Florida is providing a tempting choice for break- orative bowl, a S250 set sponsor receives tion for adults. Activities will include a conference on Aging will be held on April fast and lunch on both days. a Vinciana vase and a $125 game sponsor Daddy dunk tank, face paint, giant slide, 16, hosted by Florida Gulf Coast Director of Food & Beverage Manuel receives a beer stein, all deeply etched bounce house, arts and crafts, games and Univerity and sponsored by Osterhout & DeMoya will keep a watchful eye on the with sea otters by local artist, Lucas contests and the festivities last until noon. mcKinney, P.A. entire proceedings and makes sure every- Century. Sponsorship also entitles you to Kids can also have their picture taken The conference purpose* is to provide thing moves smoothly. Linen-covered participate in all the festivities. with the Easter Bunny for a $5 fee. Extra information and education to profession- tables with china and silverware provide The tournament is limited to 125 parking will be available thanks to the als on aging to professionals, older adults an air of elegance not found at the usual entries and was sold out last year, so don't Sanibel Congregational Church across the and family members. Four concurrent tennis tournament. It is a weekend where wait too long to sign up. To sponsor, call street. tracks of workshops will offer education as a player or sponsor, you have the Marti Bryant at SCCF. 472-2329 to enter, in health care, mental health, case man- opportunity to dine in comfort while sit- call Dianne Marotta at the Dunes. 472- agement and current issues. A luncheon ting courtside, enjoying the heated com- 3522. Bow Wow Brunch fundraiser The Humane Society of Collier County will allow time for networking, and there and The Lee County Humane Society are will be a panel discussion on Breast joining forces to serve a champagne Cancer: Prevention, Detection and Take me to the river Poker Pedal brunch on Sunday, April 25. from 11 a.m. Treatment, during the lunch. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation The Sanibei-Captiva Chapter of the to 1 p.m. Continuing Eduction credits will be Foundation will be offering an environ- American Business Women's Association Ashley Edwards, a disabled teenaged available. The conference will be held at mental education program for kids entitled (ABWA) is sponsoring the second annual girl from Cape Coral was given a black the Radisson Inn at 12635 Cleveland Take Me to the River. Poker Pedal fundraiser on April 18. This Labrador retriever named Mercy by two Avenue (just north of Daniels Parkway) Kids will have the opportunity to learn fundraiser benefits a scholarship fund for generous officers from the Collier County and will begin with 8 a.m. registration and about the fascinating aspects of wetlands local women in need of financial assis- Sheriff's Department. According to continental breakfast and end at 4 p.m. by exploring and investigating Sanibel's tance to attend college. Ashley's grandmother, Mercy has been a For more information, call 239/590-7463. interior wetlands. This interpretive pro- Bring your bike or rent one (compli- wonderful companion and tremendous gram will be geared for ages 5-12 and will ments of Billy's Rentals). Each partici- boost to Ashley's self esteem. Sadly, the Nature tourism workshop take place on Wednesday, March 24, April pant pedals to seven of the 15 designated puppy, which is just over a year old, has a Have you dreamed of starting your 7 and April 14 at 9:30 a.m. Sanibel businesses and collects a playing hereditary condition that requires surgery. own business? Do you have a unique An adult must accompany kids, so kids, card at each stop. The best poker hand Mercy's medical costs will be covered by understanding of the outdoors to share parents and grandparents, please come to wins. Grand prizes include a new bicycle proceeds from the Bow Wow Brunch. with others? If the answer to either of the Foundation's Nature Center and Take and a week-long stay at island accommo- The exquisite brunch will feature these questions is yes then you need to Me to the River. Space is limited so reser- dations. Pre-registration is $20; on the mimosas, smoked salmon, ham and attend the upcoming Nature Tourism vations are required. The program is free day of the event, it's $25. Entry forms are turkey carving stations, assorted fruits, Workshop. for kids and $3/adult. Call the Foundation available at Sanibel-Captiva Community cheeses and beverages and sumptuous The Sarasota Convention and Visitors at 472-2329 for additional information Bank, Bank of the Islands, Billy's chocolate fondue. Bureau (SCVB), in conjunction with and reservations. Rentals, Tom Louwer's Tax/Accounting, Afterward, there will be a delightfully Three Crafty Ladies and Island Graphics. Island Scene, see page 10

FORECAST FOR MARCH 20 & 21 PORT CHARLOTTE SATURDAY SUNDAY 81/58 Sat CHARLOTTE A.M. P.M. A.M. RM. 81/58 Sun COUNTY PUNTA GORDA 81/59 Sat 82/59 Sun

Sunny and warm temps More bright skies and warm LEE throughout the weekend. weather. BOCA GRANDE COUNTY 77/64 Sat LEHIGH 79/64 Sun ACRES CAPE 81/56 Sat PINE GET YOUR FORECAST FIRST ON FOX. City 83/57 Sun Wed.High Wed. Low Thu. High Thu. Low ISLAND CORAL WATCH fOX 4 NEWS at 10:00 81/58 Sat Cape Coral 5:18 a.m. 6:28 a.m. 3:54 a n, 81/60 Sat FORT 82/59 Sun 82/59 Sun Bridge 2:53 p.m. 10:54 pm MYERS STATE FORECAST-SATURDAYl CAPTIVA Captiva at 3:08 a.m. 4:18 a.m. 12:38 a TI 82/59 Sat ISLAND IMMOKALEE CAPE CORAL 81/58 83/60 Sun Redfish Pass 11:37 p.m. 8:44 p r 77/64 Sat 85/55 Sat DAYTONA BEACH 75/57 Fort Myers .6:11 a.m. 7:21 a.m. 4:36 a n 78164 Sun 85/55 Sun FT LAUDERDALE 82/63 3:35 p.m. 11:47 p v FT. MYERS BEACH 82/62 SANIBEL BONITA SPRINGS GAINESVILLE 78/55 Matlacha Pass 4:46 a.m. 5:56 a.m. 3:20 a r SATURDAY ISLAND FORT MYERS 83/59 Sat JACKSONVILLE . 78/55 SUNRISE 2:19 p.m. 1 KEY WEST 8O/7O 10.22 I n Gulf 78/155 Sat BEACH 84/61 Sun 6:31 AM KISSIMMEE 80/56 Pineland 3:44 a.m. 4:54 a.m. 2:18 a.T 80/64 Sun 80/64 Sat ESTERO/SANCARLOS 8O/64 Sun MIAMI 82/63 1:17 p.m. 9:20 pn. 83/6OSat 84/6* Sun ORLANDO 80/56 Point Ybel 2:13 a.m. 3:23 a.m. 12:40 a r Mexico PANAMA ClfY . . . 74/57 11:39 p.m. 7:49 p.r. PENSACOLA 75/50 BOATING FORECAST COLLIER SARASOTA 80160 Punta Rassa 3:02 a.m. 4:12 a.m. 12:33,t - Wind: Variable 10 Knots COUNTY ST PETFRSBURG . 79/6* 11:32 p.m 8:38 p.m. 11:57 ( m Seas. 2-4 Feet TALLAHASSEE 77/52 St. James City 3.33 a.m. 4:43 a.m. MARCO ISLAND NAPLES TAMPA 80/60 SUNDAY Bay & inland. Moderate Chop 82/64 Sat • 82/62 Sat 12:07 p.m. 9-09 p.m. .1:08 p.m VERO BEACH 76/60 SUNSET 84/65 Sun . 84/64 Sun WES f PALM BF.ACH 82/63 6:39 PM Islander • Week of March 19-25, 2004 • 11A Causeway toll survey Island Scene, from page 10 Ivc ',!t«imi\ Tial'lic CoiiMiIlanls will mtun he conduciing a MIHCX at Mi..1 Sanibd ' C tiii»v\\:.i\ lul'l iiixiih. l-'ach car will he handed :I sur\ir\ at ihr booth run! ..ki.-;: :•.. nil Sarasota County Government and Visit Kluson, Sarasota County Environmental :( OLJI .mil ui;iil ii in lo ilk.- C'ounl\. You \\ ill ra_vhe one i!' MHI >.ri^s ilv hiidtv. Florida, will be sponsoring the Services: and Paula Benshoff, Myakka I'hK MUU-\ is a i-cquii'L'd step in :h- public proLW-, associated witli aiiji--.iirij: the "Entrepreneur's Workshop for Small State Park. i"ll siiik'iurv.1 and all islanders should participate. No linai decision^ ha\c boi.1" inad-.1 Business Development in Nature There will also be interactive sessions Dii am new lull incivasi.-.s or dKcoimi prcirratn eh-aujje^.Tlu M:no» has Iven |K>s.k-ii Tourism." The workshop will be held with successful local business operators in uni is a\ailahlc lor input al «M\ LYN|H.\I'HHI. Hick mi ilie uords "Saiiiivi Cau-iewa;, Tuesday, April 20 at the Country Inn and this industry including: Winston Sune»" and enler your Suites located at 5730 Gantt Road, Spurgeon, Sarasota Bay Explorers; Karen Sarasota. The workshop will include lunch Fraley, Around the Bend Nature Tours; and an extensive manual. Cost is $25 and Jeff Barwick, Sugarland Tours; and Becky vices. With this donation, the "We love our will run from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Bragg, Canoe Outpost - Peace River. P. A. W. S. receives Bank of Islands" promotion has placed $8,700 in Speakers will include: Kerri Post, Vice Space is limited so register early. the hands of 18 worthwhile island causes. President of New Product Development, Additional information and registration the Islands gift "We are so proud to be able to help all Visit Florida; Dr. Allan Worms, Tourism forms can be obtained from the Sarasota Congratulations to Mary Morrison, the these worthy causes while generating a lit- and Recreation Consultant; Dr. Taylor Convention and Visitors Bureau at most recent winner of the "We Love our tle fun at the same time," said Bank of the Stein, School of Forestry and [email protected] or call 941-955- Islands" promotion, sponsored by Bank of Islands Manager Rob Lisenbee. "This is a Conservation University of Florida: J. 0991, ext. 4. the Islands. Mary, who was spotted with a great way to tell everyone how much we Hugh Middlebrook, Attorney; Dr. Robert "We Love Our Islands" decal on her car, appreciate being your island bank." won the right to select which local non- "I am so pleased Mary chose to support profit cause would receive a $100 gift the work P. A. W. S. does by selecting us from the Bank Of the Islands. to receive the bank's donation," said P. A. Mary chose P. A. W. S., the small local W. S. volunteer Jan Egeland. "We run P. A. non-profit providing animal welfare ser- W. S. on a shoestring of a budget, so every gift is a vital one." All islanders are invited to stop by the bank at 1699 Periwinkle Way to get a free "We Love Our Islands" decal and details on how you and your favorite chari- In the Comfort of your own Home ty can become our next lucky winners. Read The Island's Community Newspaper

Pictured from left to right: Rob Lisenbee, Mary Morrison, Jan Egeland and Pat Van Alstyne, Bank of the Islands.

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- Come play golf or tennis and see all the wonderful changes in progress atoyrdub. Youli e^Qy 18 holes Annual r NAME_ on n championship golf coyrse-wrapped mmmA the Subscription seenie beauty of the Sanjbel fiivief. 0urmm4 wtoninf Lee County STREET. JKPT. NO.. st^ter^f the-art Hy^ro-GrW tenriis coyrt$ mate you ' $22.00 CITY _STATE_ _ZIP feti life a pro, no matter what teyei ym pi«y, PHONE Annual Subscription • PAYMENT ENCLOSED • BILL ME • VISA • MASTERCARD Florida $28.00 ACCOUNT NO EXPIRATION DATE - Annual' ' SIGNATURES Subscription USA. T $28.00 § (For A LifnitedTimp) Sanibel-Captiva Islander • (239) 472-5185 • Fax (239) 472-5302 PO Box 56, Sanibel, FL 33957-9986 695 Tarpon Bay Road (#13), Promenade Center _ 12A • Week of March 19-25, 2004 • Islander Pick, from page 2 Sanibel Beautification celebration fry Faye Laurent Granberry days... people from many walks of life giant web called the Special to the Islander gathered to show support, not only with food chain. The invitation stated you (and your money but also with personal labor, to Environmental edu- spouse or guests) are invited to an make the goals of Sanibel Beautification a cators from the Appreciation Party sponsored by the reality. Foundation guided Mrs. Sanibel-Captiva Islands Chamber of Looking over the seventy or so atten- Sanders' " and Mrs. Commerce. It was listed for a recent dees, I felt a great pride to have the honor Hall's classes through Sunday afternoon at 845 Sand Dollar of being part of this group. the interior freshwater Drive, Sanibel. Believing fully in the con- Steve Greenstein, executive director of wetlands and mid- cept of the Sanibel Beautification Inc. and the Chamber of Commerce, which spon- island ridges. If you their goals, I gladly attended. I expected a sored the gathering, said, "Sanibel would like more infor- warm and friendly welcome, as Sanibel Beautification, Inc., is a member of the mation on the Pick Beautification President, Ada Shissler, chamber and its volunteers support the Preserve, contact the does so graciously. chamber's mission to protect the quality of Foundation's Nature It was a festive party, hosted by Santiva life in our.community. They volunteer their Center at 472-2329. Properties at their newly reconstructed time, work hard, and are deserving of our Students create a giant food web with Richard home on Sand Dollar. After a tour of the appreciation." Finkel of the Conservation Foundation. home, I enjoyed looking through the Sanibel Beautification volunteers who numerous scrapbooks tilled with many participate in work days had an opportuni- special memories of people coming togeth- ty to meet some of those who work behind er to be a part of the beautification of the scenes and to exchange interesting Sanibel. The joy they have derived from information about the being a "dirt hole being a part of this special devoted group digger," mulch spreader, weeder, mover of was evident in their enthusiasm. water hoses, placer of plants and many Executives... long-time residents... other jobs they seldom do at home. Many some who are only on Sanibel for two confess they employ help at home to take care of their grounds but for Sanibel Beautification they go out to make the pro- ject a success. Looking over the improvements the group has made at the entrance of Sanibel, I know the accomplishments of the Sanibel Beautification during the next four years will be tremendous. President Shissler thanked each one for with each subscription their support and loyalty to the goals of the Sanibel Beautification, Inc. What a perfect Sanibel Sunday after- Be first with the latest news and Dr. Kenneth A. Harris, of Grosse Pointe and Sanibel with Faye noon with co-worker volunteers. happenings Granberry and Ada Shissler. on Sanibel and Captiva. Subscribe now to the Islands best, award-winning newspaper HOMES The Hand Reporter...?1 IDEAL GULF FRONT LOCATION - Four BR, 2 BA ground level home Pick up your poster with pool. Fabulous' panoramic sunset views. Perfect vacation home or at our office or add build your dream home on this exquisite site. $2,942,000. S3 postage & THE DUNES GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY - Immaculate home handling and we with 3 BR, new pool, fireplace, tastefully furnished. 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Messineo at Audubon Snowy Plover Report: March 15 Al S p.m. mi Miiivh 25. The Sanibcl- C'apii\;i \uduhnn Socicl\ closes iis 2004 series wiih f.ixoriie and popular speaker, submitted by Bev Postman stress can be a problem for I hem. l.en Messineo. l.en is a photographer Special to the Islander One sad nole lo report. Volunteers who never lails lo charm his audience Volunteers go out al leasi ivv<> or three found a sick MIOW} plover during their wiih his siunniiii; images :md ele\erl\ iitnes a week to look lor snow v plovei |wm»l and immediate!} look i! lof'ROW. nesi:.. To dale, three siiowv piover nests M-'iipied n.irraii\e. The plover died. appasenlK from some h:r»e been found. Plovers u\M.:lh ia\ kind o<° ir.nimu. "I'lie I-Aolie l-AerjiKides... \ work in three eggs 'hal will be incubated foi Progress" studies liie pas1., reviews the if a'i; i'.eachgoei> finds an unmarked about 2S da\M. nc-.i. they should comae; Hrad or pivscnl. and »i\es e\peelalions lor the hucloMires are placed around the Inline ol ilie Ixeijilades s\s!em. I.en's i-'osemary ai the Conservation al all levels. nesis lo protect them. While bcav-hgoers I oundation ai 472-2329 or Hev Postnuis outstanding images are accompanied wiih enjoy looking for and waichiii" ihe music and iniercsiing inlorm.uion. lli.s l.en Messineo. who resides in Marco .1 -172-2461. Please lea\e 'a name and Island, is ;i dedicated naiure and wildlife plovers, ii is well lo remember th.tl these phone number so we can contaci you. sloiies of naluie"s intriguing paleiie of litile birds need their space and iluil miracles will inspire ie\erence lor our photographer who developed his expertise diminishing nalural world. He explores and knowledge alter retirement I mm his the various factors of a vast, complex sys- manufacturing business in 1992. The win- tem of water, climate and geology unique ner of numerous awards and citations in to south Florida, with a program that the Chicago area, he was named Take a Watershed Adventure to the Babcock Ranch informs and entertains the inquiring mind Photographer of the Year for the Join the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation ride on the Caloosahatchee River, leaving Riverwoods Nature Photographic Society. Foundation for an overnight Watershed from the Franklin Lock and dam and then He was President of the Chicago Area Adventure to the Babcock Ranch in north- traveling down the river to the mouth of Camera Clubs Association. His work can east Lee County on March 30. Learn Telegraph Creek and above the lock, to be seen in various publications, galleries ranch history dating from the acquisition view the "oxbow"' remnants of the origi- and institutions. Throughout his work, a of this 92,000 acres for timber in the early nal river. After lunch and a 30 minute ride central theme is revealed: Len's desire to 1900s by the Babcock family to the pre- to the Babcock Ranch, we will arrive at inspire reverence and concern for our only sent daj' negotiations to purchase the area the Cypress Lodge on Telegraph Swamp world. for preservation. This working ranch is by 2:30. A swamp buggy ride follows Parking is available at the Sanibel vitally important to Southwest Florida's along the edge of Telegraph Swamp to its Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way watershed and wildlife. The water heart of northern tip, with plenty of time to stop and additionally across the road. The the ranch is the 10,000 acre Telegraph and walk. Dinner at the Lodge will be pedestrian crossing is guarded. Questions, Swamp and surrounding wetlands which followed by a star program from the please contact Jean Reuther, 415-0935. flow by way of Telegraph Creek into the expansive decks of the Cypress Lodge. Caloosahatchee River. The ranch location The next morning we will travel by buggy between two other wildlife management to the southern end of this cypress swamp, areas, Fish Eating Creek and the Fred C. returning by 11:30 to depart back to Audubon outing on SCCF resident orientation Babcock-Cecil B. Webb Wildlife Sanibel. March 20 Sanibel and Captiva residents and busi- Management Area, creates a wildlife cor- For more information about the ness people can learn more about the ridor reaching from Lake Okeechobee to Caloosahatchee boat ride by itself or the The next Sanibel-Captiva Audubon islands through the Resident Charlotte Harbor, where Florida black whole Watershed Adventure to the birding outing will take place on Environmental Orientation offered by the bear and the endangered Panther roam. Babcock Ranch, call the Sanibel-Captiva Saturday. March 20 (tomorrow) at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. The trip on March 30 begins with an Conservation Foundation at 472-2329 and Lakes Park. Take Summerlin to In March, there will be afternoon sessions "Oxbows and River Lore" pontoon boat ask for Dee. Gladiolus, about 5.4 miles. Turn right. on March 22 and 29. Left at 2nd stoplight into Lakes Park. These free, four-hour sessions are open Turn right; last lot on left. Parking is to island residents, property owners and $2/hour. Meet at 8 a.m. businesses to teach them more about the Get up to your ears on a watershed adventure The next outing will be on Saturday, area's natural systems. Finkel from SCCF will lead the way as March 27 at Blind Pass, also at 8 a.m. Participants meet at the Foundation's Without even getting your feet wet, you kayak over the shallow waters off All birders are welcome. These outings Nature Center for an introduction and then The Sanibel-Captiva " Conservation Captiva, watching the sun set and birds are open to the public and the suggested travel by trolley and boat, courtesy of Foundation invites you to get up to your come to roost for the night. The cost is donation is $2. Call Malcolm Harpham at Captiva Cruises, to Pine Island Sound. ears in the Caloosahatchee and Pine $45 per person. Space is limited and 395-3804 for other details. Space is limited and advance registra- Island Sound watersheds. Join Watershed reservations are required. tion is. required. For more information or Adventures to visit the areas affecting the to sign up, call 472-2329. quality of our back bays as well as of the Call The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation water which laps our beaches. Foundation at 472-2329 for more infor- On Friday, March 26, take a sunset mation and to sign up. paddle to Chadwick's Bayou. Richard

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nically, legumes. and often heavily salted during the roasting process. But Fit'n'Trim: Legumes, Nuts and Seeds Most legumes are low in fat, but appear to be high in nuts and seeds are used in cuisinesf viewed as healthy, by Claudia Burns starch. Their abundance of fiber, however, saves them such as Oriental, and their oils are extremely beneficial Special to the Islander from the "no-no',' list of starchy vegetables, as fiber to the human body. Soy nuts (roasted soy beans), for slows down the digestive process and delays instance, make a filling, tasty, and very portable There are three basic food groups: protein, fat and their conversion into glucose (blood sugar). snack. They are perfectly proportioned, with carbohydrate. Protein is stuff like meat, poultry, fish, Legumes are featured in delicious cuisines 40% proteiii, 30% healthy fat, and 30% and dairy. Fat is — well — anything that is yummy and such as Mexican and Indian. They are also "good" carbohydrate. I don't leave home greasy. And carbohydrate is complex vegetables, fruits a mainstay for vegetarians, as they provide without them. and whole grains, as well as simple sugars and complete protein when combined with If you want to enjoy satisfying foods, but processed grains; whole grains, such as brown rice. And stijll manage your weight, go ahead and But of course nutrition is not that cut and dried. legumes are so filling, they keep us satis- indulge in moderate portions of legumes, There's also a whole category of edibles that incorpo- fied long after we've eaten. nuts and seeds. But try to avoid the foods rates all three food groups. Legumes, nuts, and seeds In fact, legumes are such terrific food, that are the real culprits in weight gain and are rich in vegetable protein, healthy fats and complex we'd probably eat more of them if they health problems: simple, processed, refined carbohydrates. They're lumped into a special group didn't result in objectionable repercus- — and starchy — carbohydrates. because they're all basically seeds that are encased in a sions. But there are ways to alleviate the pod or a shell. gassiness of legumes, such as changing the Fit'n'Trim, Weight Management from A to Man lives not by bread alone, but could almost live water frequently while soaking or cooking Z, meets for a half hour each on legumes and their close cousins, nuts and seeds. them to get rid of their indigestible complex sug- Friday at 11:30 a.m. in Heron Hall at the Legumes include fresh and dried beans such as black ars, plus cooking them thoroughly — until they can Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way (across beans, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, chickpeas, be mashed with a fork — so they're easier to-digest. from Periwinkle Place shopping center). Doors open at lentils, navy beans, green peas, soy beans, and, sur- In America, nuts and seeds are viewed as high-calo- 11 a.m. for weigh-in. $5 suggested donation per meet- prisingly, peanuts, which are not nuts at all but, tech- rie, naughty, snack foods — because they're high in fating. 472-5133, [email protected]. SUPPORT SHERIFF Rao SHOAP FOR RE-ELECTION 2003 SHERIFF OF THE YEAR

Because of his outstanding leadership, experience, and professional police management skills, Sheriff Rod Shoap has led the Lee County Sheriff's Office to several important national and state awards, first ever accreditation's, and was named 2003 Sheriff of the Year. Support Sheriff Shoap and the accomplishments of the men and women of the Lee County Sheriff's Office, which includes a significantly reduced crime rate in Lee County. You can be very proud of Sheriff Shoap and his commitment to ensure your safety. Show your pride. Display a Re-elect Sheriff Shoap bumper sticker on the left-hand side of your vehjclefe tear window. Bumper stickers for you, your family and friends can be picked up during normal business hours at the foEowing Lee County businesses:

Please stop by any of these Lee County businesses to pick up your bumper stickers and campaign material. NortMnrth PrtrFort MyersRJIw««-c-:, SimplOimnhyr AmisAt-nich ~ - * " GeracCZ&rar'ii Travel Xt-£H/al-_ Camelo ("lamcilr-itf isleidtaso South, Central and Fort Myers Beach 11760 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers 1616 West Cape Coral Pkwy #103 Geraci Travel-Merchants Crossing 15201 N. Cleveland Ave. -#1210 Republican Headquarters" Century 21-Sunbelt Realty Inc. University Quickprint North Fort Myers 11525 South Cleveland Avenue 13640 Six Mile Cypress Parkway 4425 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral Fort Myers, FL 33907 • Fort Myers Tom Mere Insurance Agency, Inc Scre'enprint Plus 1555 North Tamiami Trail, North Fort Nu-lmage Claims Century 21-Sunbelt Realty Inc. 1336 SE 47th Street, Cape Coral Myers 2257 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers 18911 South Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers Wonderland Realty Greeners tawn Mower Sales and Service Geraci Travel - Home Office Xarry Pittman Consulting Co. 473T Vincennes Boulevard 1314 North Tamiami Trail, North Fort 1400 Colonial Boulevard, Suite 269 6051 Estero Boulevard- Cape Coral Myers Fort Myers Fort Myers Beach Dr. Craig P. Gindele DC Geraci Travel RTI Insurance Services B & O Interiors 3443 Hancock Bridge Parkway 8595 College Parkway - Suite A6 2801-K Estero Blvd.., Fort Myers Beach 34 SE 47 Terrace North Fort Myers Fort Myers Cape Coral Mickey Franklin's Tires & Wheels, Inc. Michael Fink, Attorney Red Coconut RV Resort RTI Insurance Services , 300 Pondella Road. North Fort Myers 2030 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 3001 Estero Boulevard 1091 N.E. Pine Island Road, Cape Coral Fort Myers Beach I am very pleased with the accomplishments made Kim's Vitamin Store Sievert Clinic of Chiropractic Century 21-Sunbelt Realty Inc. 13161 N. Cleveland Avenue 2060 Collier Avenue, Fort Myers Grate Fireplace & Stone Shoppe 725 Cape Coral Parkway at the Lee County Sheriff's Office during my first North Fort Myers, FL 33903 16611 South Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers Cape Coral term as your Sheriff. To list a few, we have lowered Cray Construction East Fort Myers: 2222 Second Street, Fort Myers Estero - Bonita Springs West Coast Collision, Inc. the crime rate, put traffic and drug investigations as 1270 Viscaya Parkway a priority of the Office, and brought about a much Hayloft Western Wear Metro Deli and Cafe Realty World-Florida Cape Coral 4300 Lexington Avenue, Fort Myers 12951 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers 21301 South Tamiami Trail, Estero more professional budget process between the Cande's Restaurant Sheriffs Office and the board of Lee County Williams Hardware Harley Davidson of Fort Myers R & R Skin Care Center 4519 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers 2160 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 28441 Tamiami Trail Unit 106 1217 Derprado Boulevard, Cape Coral Commissioners. I am also very pleased to have the Bonita Springs endorsement of Sanibel Mayor Steve Brown, former Palm Printing Strategic Solutions, LLC Custom Qar Tops Lehfgh- Acres: 2306 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd. . 1968 Custom Drive, Fort Myers Jakobs Interlocking Paving & Design Bonita Springs Mayor Paul Pass, Fort Myers Mayor Fort Myers 27570 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs AWAMortgage Company Jim Humphrey, former Fort Myers Beach Dan First Home Builders Model Center - 138O-Homesteaer Road, 1_ertigH Acres Southwest Florida Auto Auction 1870 Colonial Blvd ., Fort Myers Rice Insulation & Glass aif REMAX Realty Hughes and Cape Coral Mayor Arnold Kempe. 2100 Bockfill Road, Fort Myers 8981 Quality Court, Bonita Springs 1251 Taylor Lane Extension, Century 21-Sunbelt Realty Inc. Lehtgh-Acres Riley Brothers 10530 Stringfellow Road, Fort Myers RTI Insurance Services I am proud of the men and women who work for 3026 East Riverside Drive, Fort Myers 3511 Bonita Bay Blvd. Suite #3 Bistro Munich Farm Bureau Insurance Bonita Springs J251 Taylor Lane Extension the Lee County Sheriff's Office and the quality of Fiorida West Coast Gold 141-80 Metropolis Avenue, Fort Myers - Lehigh Acres service that they have delivered. 4019 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers Bonita Bubbles Car Wash Wood Motor Company 24296 South Tamiami Trail Sanibel Ming's Chinese Restaurant 2472 Fowler Street, Fort Myers Bonita Springs 19581 Palm Beach Blvd., Alva Island Home Mortgage, Inc. Thank you for partnering with the Lee County Your #1 Auto Service Henrick's 1619 Perwinkle Way Sheriffs Office to improve the quality of life in Lee Fleamasters: Gofd Chain Center and 3672 Fowler Street, Fort Myers 27820 South Tamiami Trail Sanibel The Cats Meow Bonita Springs county. Together, we have made a significant AFLAC Correspondence and campaign difference. Name Game 8695 College Parkway, Suite 103-A Cape Coral: contributions can be sent to 9280-1 College Parkway Fort Myers P.O. Box 7064 Fort Myers Geraci Travel-Orchid Plaza Fort Myers, FL 33911 Rod Shoap 4307 Del Prado #1, Cape Coral Lee County Sheriff Pd. Pol. Adv. By Campaign to Re-Elect Rodney Shoap. Approved by Rodney Shoap (R) La" 2ESEEE!X2!XX2rS££2EE£2^ Islander • Week of March 19 - 25, 2004 • 15A

Holistic Health Notebook: Call it the "bloating, belching, Alcohol, from left below and burping" of bad digestion www.swfas.org. The 12-question confi- • "Black-outs" - not remembering the By Carol Simontacchi around in the mouth before swallowing to dential test, which can be found under the night before. Special to the Islander mix them with salivary enzymes, and "Resources/Helpful Links" section, takes • Problems with school^ employer or chew solids so thoroughly they are only a few minutes and generates person- Not a very delicate way of describing reduced to liquid. alized results based on age, gender and employees. those uncomfortable sensations in the Careful chewing forces you to slow drinking patterns. • Substituting alcohol for food, leading tummy but descriptive, nonetheless. down. Mealtimes should not be rushed. At the test conclusion, visitors are to malnutrition, Bad digestion is, unfortunately, very Give your body the chance to relax while advised whether their drinking falls with- • Interrupted or changed sleep patterns. common. The older we get, the less stom- it digests. By the way, the dinner table is in safe- ranges or whether it could consti- 8 ach enzymes we produce. In the absence Exaggerated reactions of irritability not the forum, for serious family discus- tute a problem. A substance abuse facili- and impatience. of enzymes, digestion simply doesn't hap- sions. Now is not the time to discuss bad ty locator also is included in the web site. pen efficiently. What happens next is best grades, annoying issues at the office, "Alcohol is the most abused drug in • Extreme changes of personality. described by an analogy. Imagine chew- financial problems, or other stressful top- the nation," said SWFAS Executive ing your food and, instead of swallowing ics. Bad news breeds bad digestion. Director Kevin B. Lewis. If you note any of these symptoms in a it, spitting it into an enamel pan. Place the Make it a point to enjoy each other's "Approximately one in three local resi- loved one, contact SWFAS for a confi- pan into the oven set at 98.6 degrees. Do company during mealtimes. Beautify the dents treated by SWFAS for substance dential assessment. SWFAS is the largest this for several days for each meal. It isn't table with a bowl of fresh flowers; use abuse list alcohol as their drug of choice." and oldest comprehensive substance difficult to imagine the condition of the your good china occasionally. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, abuse treatment program in Southwest contents of the pan within just a few and SWFAS reminds Southwest Florida Florida, serving 5,000 people per year hours! "*"*" Step #3: Nature provides wonderful residents that there are several warning from ages 9 to 90. SWFAS offers outpa- A similar process happens in the stom- relief for digestive upsets. The Oriental signs that alcohol may be a problem, tient and residential programs for both ach when food isn't digested completely. cultures-liberally sprinkle ginger through- including adults and youngsters from six locations The fermented products produce gas out foods because ginger is a hot herb that in Lee County. Fees are charged on a which produces bloating, belching... Well, stimulates the flow of digestive juices and • Frequent smell of alcohol on breath or sliding scale, based on family income. In you know the rest of the story. Ugh! Your calms upset stomachs. Peppermint is a excessive use of mouthwash or mints many cases, private insurance is accept- tummy hurts! carminative herb that helps relieve gas to cover odor. ed. As a non-profit organization, SWFAS and indigestion. Digestive enzymes are • Change of intersts toward alcohol-ori- also receives funding from the federal Three Steps Toward Great Digestion very important to use at each meal. You ented activities. government, Lee County government, Step #1: Get in the mood for food may select either plant-based enzymes State of Florida, and the Lee County before the meal begins. Back in the "good like lipase and protease that assist in the • Change of drinking patterns: gulping United Way. For more information, con- old days" when meal preparation was a digestion of macronutrients in the stom- drinks, drinking before parties, drink- tact SWFAS at (239) 332-6937. labor-intensive family project, your body ach, or pancreatic enzymes that help com- ing in the morning. was primed for digestion long before you plete digestion in the small intestine. sat down to dinner. The anticipation of the Speak with a knowledgeable health care meal, the aromas of cooking food, the practitioner about which enzymes are physical act of chopping, stirring, peeling, most suitable to your needs. and sauteeing increased the secretion of SUSAH BLUEHS digestive juices. When the food came One sage put it succinctly: There is no down the esophagus, the stomach was point eating if you can't digest. The ready to receive it. reverse is true as well: great digestion Health Care Services enhances the quality of a good meal. Step #2 is so simple: chew your food! o A FULL RANGE OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY AN ISLAND RESIDENT We like to eat soft foods so we only have to bite twice and swallow. We rush Bathing & Personal Care • Companion Care through meals so we can get on to some- Alcohol Awareness Month: Meal Preparation • Transportation • 24 Hour Care thing "important." Free online screening test from SWFAS Chewing grinds food into small parti- Medication Management • Safety Management cles so digestive enzymes in the mouth Ever wanted to know if you drink too Blood Pressure, Cardiac & Pulmonary Management have access to the fibers holding the food much? "Want to know how it could impact together. The body simply doesn't have to your health =— now and in the future? Diabetic Care • Wound Care • Coiostomy & Ileostomy Care work so hard when we do our job of Individuals can answer these questions Alzheimers Care • Terminal Illness Care & Management chewing. Chew each bite of food at least for themselves by accessing a free screen- twenty times or, as one healer taught, ing tool available on the web site of Southwest Florida Addiction Services - Susan Bluehs, R.N. (239)472-3327 "Chew your liquids and drink your Lie. 50211154 solids." In other words, swish the liquids Alcohol, continued above right

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Last week we presented brief biographical suit Sanibel, the Sanibel vision and the Karen Pratt nity and me local businesses as a whole is profiles of each of the ten candidates for businesses. That is something that the 1. I would bring the perspective of the difficult because what is best for our island the five Chamber of Commerce board chamber as a whole needs to work for. tourist to the Chamber of Commerce. I live businesses may not always be looked upon seats. To follow up, we asked each of them 1 think my primary concern is the well- in Fort Myers, but Sanibel is my pleasure as best for our island residents. the same three questions and their answers being of the Sanibel community and what- palace. It's heaven on earth. Although I am My business thrives from the support of are presented here. ever I can do to implement that. not one of the people who founded the local residents, so I keep both in mind The three questions for the candidates island, I am someone who patronizes the when making critical decisions, and so is were: John English island and would bring a different perspec- every issue brought to the table at Chamber 1. 40 years of experience as a retailer and tive to it. Director's meetings. 1. What, if elected, would you bring to marketer, running my own business, look- 2. One of the biggest problems facing the 3. Rebuilding or replacing the causeway the Chamber of Commerce? ing for new ideas and a different point of Chamber is the growth on the island as has caused an unfortunate division in the 2. What are the biggest problems facing view. well as keeping the balance of what community in regards to their opinions and the Chamber, and how would you deal 2. The biggest problem is replacing the islanders want to preserve and the plans for ideas. Educating everyone with the fact with them? causeway. The other part is convincing the future of the island. No one wants regarding out bridges and encouraging par- people on the island that they don't have to change, however change is inevitable. We ticipation in meetings will create the 3. What are the biggest problems facing leave paradise to find what they need, it's all have the challenge of preserving the understanding that is needed in dealing the community, and how, as a Chamber right here. We need to find different ways island while accommodating the growth with issues with this much impact. board member, would you deal with to build community support for businesses and tourism on the island. them? on the island. It will be more difficult with Sandra Stilwell the causeway construction, people and 3. One of the biggest challenges facing the 1. As a board member, I would add expe- Responses: businesses will have to work together. community is the growth. People want the rience from serving on various boards of Michael Arnheiter 3. Redevelopment, it's a big thing that's island to grown, but become frustrated with directors. To be a good board member, you 1. 17 years experience being a business not being talked about. If we have a big thre traffic. The chamber has the responsi- need to be able to listen to the issues at owner and self-employed and having to be storm, a lot of businesses will not be able to bility if preserving the island because it is hand and make policy decisions that will a self-starter. An entrepreneurial perspec- rebuild. so unique in character. As a tourist, its also enable the executive director to do his/her tive. The second is the causeway. How are we my responsibility to maintain the integrity job to the best of their ability. Clear goals 2. I've been coming to Sanibel for five going to cope with causeway construction? of the island. need to be set with measurable results. One years, but since I'm relatively new on the They're saying it will be a two-year project of my assets is in tearri building. My busi- Chamber, I don't have the experience to but I think it will be longer. There will be a Liz Fowler nesses have a total of 76 on staff and it is identify anything negative. I'm here to help good period of time where we'll-have to 1. There are a number of things that I will always a challenge to keep the doors of continue the positive aspect of chamber figure out how to do things. bring to the Chamber of Commerce. First, communication open. I am past president membership. in my position at BIG ARTS, I have the of the Ronald McDonald House, President 3. Bridge, bridge and nothing but the Wendy A. Erler opportunity to interact daily with business Elect of the Salvation Army, Vice President bridge. The bridge must be repaired at all 1. I will bring youth and energy. Also, my owners and managers of both large and of the Florida Repertory Theatre, and sit on costs. We need to make all three bridges education in biology and biochemistry and small businesses. We frequently discuss • several board of directors or advisory safer and keep the bascule. I spent two my business experience have taught me to issues that are affecting us and I would be boards including Florida Gulf- Coast nights in Sarasota, nexfeto the 70' high span blend environmental concerns with smart able to bring that feedback to the chamber University. I have owned my own business bridge: it's ugly, it has no character, it's so business — something very important to board. BIG ARTS also has a membership since I was 19, and now that I'm forty- high up it's like being on the George this conservation-minded community. base of over 1200 families and businesses something, I lend a few years' experience. Washington Bridge. 2. The business climate is changing as our — and with all of the happenings at BIG 2. 1 believe that it is in the daily changing visitorship is shifting. Eco-tourism is grow- ARTS, a broad cross-section of the com- technology that we deal with. As changes Anne Bellew ing at a rate 30 percent faster than tourism munity regularly attends programs. I have a occur, we need to be prepared to make the 1. I would bring a long time perspective on as a whole. As this is my field, I would be good perspective on our residents' views of changes necessary. The business of attract- the islands and what kind of a community sure to keep the Chamber aware of the current events and issues that affect the ing clients and guests to our area is crucial. it is and has been and how it is developing. changing climate and iielp guide the busi- business community. There is also no Whether you are a Realtor who wants to 2. The chamber's biggest problem is how ness community to best serve our cus- denying the positive impact our island's sell a piece of property, a resort, motel, the bridge is affecting business and will tomers as they shift to more nature-based notorious non-for-profit businesses have on restaurant or merchant, we all have one continue to affect business over the next activities. This trend is a great one for our our community — for both residents and thing in common: We want the guests to visitors. It's important that the not-for-prof- few years. I think the redevelopment of sanctuary island and will provide tremen- come to our islands and experience our it businesses are represented at the dous long-term growth for the business uniqueness. There are so many changes some of the aging businesses on the island Chamber's leadership level. is also an ongoing problem in that the way community of Sanibel and Captiva. happening, and we need to be on the cut- our system is set up, it will be hard for a 3. Traffic and the bridge are the biggest 2. The Chamber's biggest challenge is bal- ting edge, aware of the vast amount of business to redo an old restaurant and keep problem facing this community. As a resi- ancing the needs of small and large busi- competition that is out there vying for our it at less than 50 percent of its worth, while dent and businesswoman on the island I nesses. We have a wide range of members, customer. It's no longer "the way we making it safe and usable. hope myself and my fellow Chamber board from the very small business owner to the always used to do things." We need to be 3. The biggest problems facing the com- members will be able to help the commu- large international company. The needs of open to change and explore the possibili- munity are all of the above. I would nity find a uniform voice — to seek a com- each can be very different — yet both are ties, attempt to find some meeting ground promise which will satisfy our community important to the community. Yet, we also must be aware that there are between the residents and the developers as a whole. 3. What are the biggest problems facing still the travelers who do not have a com- and the planning commission that would the community, and how would you, as a puter, nor will they ever have one. The chamber member, deal with them? chamber need to balance the needs of the members along with being aware of the Barbara Rich community needs, and at the same time, Life's Messy... Let TOClea n 1. I have a lot of energy and enthusiasm provide the best customer service to our Affordable: No hourly rate. for projects and implementing change. We charge by the job, no matter 2. 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V Islander • Week of March 19 - 25, 2004 • 19A Peek at Unique a success The Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva wishes to send a big thank you to the h^. p* homeowners, sponsors, speakers, atten- P^JM. dees, volunteers and media who made this year's Peek at the Unique a grand suc- cess. This was the third annual, and the biggest and best ever. The club sold out at approximately 335 tickets. 45 Volunteers, 12 bus routes, and 4 houses. Net proceeds of approximately $20,000 will be distributed to improve the lives of women. Chair Virginia Parker states: "All com- ments from our guests were positive...and we were virtually glitch-free. The Peek is a great example of the quality projects our club can pull off. The teamwork and focus were evident everywhere." As the pictures reflect, the Peek at thi- Unique features 4 very unique homes. The Clockwise from top left: Joanne Marriott; club focuses on showcasing the diversity of Katie Gardenia's Frida Kahlo collection; our islands as well as keeping in step with Katie addressing the group; goodie bags; the Sanibei Vision. Busses are used to Maureen O'Brien; at White Heron House; reduce traffic and parking and recycling is Marika Luthring at White Heron House. mandatory. Bottom: Clam Song. Most attendees are repeat guests from prior years; newcomers participated due to positive word of mouth and local press. We also met two Zontians from Long Island who were vacationing in Sanibei and saw 1he details in the local papers. We will have an opportunity to reconnect with them during SEVENTH ANNUAL the Internationa! Conference in New mum York City this July. The Zonta Club of Sanibel/Captiva, pail of an interna- tional service organization that woiks lo aiKtiikL* .inJ onh.incc \'uc LIONS CHARITY sUlHIs i>l WWILMI. IIKVls Oil liW ills'. .mil lluul WIAIIII'SIKI) o! tiii. month ;il BAILEYS GENERAL STORE 7.30 ;i.m. .u IIK DUIK-S Kc-Unn\im Sawing Sanibei & Captiva Siimlvl. Nk'olings aiv OJVM in .ill v/ith all your shopping naeds IIULTI.NII.'II pi.T-.ons. .mil the hicakl.isi GOLF OUTING i.osi lor luin-incmlvis is SS. I'nr MlnriVMiion call him- CilisMimn ;H 472-IXh2. MARCH 28,2004 I'uiub will hdp support

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• 554 East Rocks Drive ' Gorgeous views of Pine Island Sound • 3 bedroom, 2 bath on oversized lot • Custom-built w/2 master suites • 2 bedroom, 2 bath + den or 3rd bedroom • 2 bedroom. 2.5 bath w/guest cottage • Wonderful home located close to everything & 2.5 baths • Very pretty pool home • Lots of built-ins and beautifully furnished • Spacious home, great for a family • Views of Dinkin"s Bayou from every room • Lap pool, spiral staircase to sundeck, dock • Offered furnished • Garage, dock, pool and spa ' Screen enclosed pool & butterfly garden • Vaulted Cypress ceiling, storm shutters. $549,000(104686) $3,250,000 (103922) $689,000 (103734) Conan & elevator The Gaetas & I. Zlatkin 472-5187 x 231/296 Lynda Traverso 472-5187 x 226 Rose Dakos 472-5187 x 233 $1,695,000 (102549) Karen Bell 472-7800 x 270 Vie 103 A ear Beac/i Have It Air S l4t/C "/*/•('J'ff/l' 7~.\t(lic

• Rebuilt to the nines, fabulous quality • 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ground level • Gorgeous Gulf front 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath 6 bedroom, 5.5 bath & 2 bed, 2 bath guesthouse ' 3 bedroom, 4.5 bath, elevated pool, workshop • Short stroll to the beach ' Direct access dockage 2-story atrium foyer entry that leads into great room • Den. office, pnvate dining, loof top deck • 2 car garage ' Beautiful oversized caged pool w/spa Beamed ceilings, fireplace, short stroll to beach • Immediate bay access for Dower or sail • Well maintained • Lovely low maintenance landscaping Shared dockage w/direct Gulf access $3,295,000 (103263) $489,900 (104511) $6,800,000 (104336) $2,995,000 (101641) Marlene Donaldson 472-5187 x 242 David Schuldenfrei 472-5187 x 227 Ada Shissler 472-5187 x 254 Marcel Ventura 472-7800 x 276 ad/ii?icent 7s tan) Gei-fianty Sehn J /

• Featuring 5,000+ sq. ft. of living 3 bedioom. 2 bath + den • Pihale goll couisc views • Excellent rental income • 6 bedrooms. 5.5 baths Split floor plan with vaulted ceilings • 3 bedroom, 4 bath & den • Fully furnished • Panoramic views of the Gulf Built in 2001 & over 2000 sq. ft. • Over 3,700 of living sq. ft. • Large screened porch • Outstanding craftsmanship & quality Furnished and room for a pool • Details galore • Ask about free tennis & golf $6,800,000 (103087) $595,000 (104384) $1,395,000 (104311) $415,000 (103929) Mike McMurray 472-5187 x 250 Carolyn Musgraye 472-5187 x 243 Eric Pfeifer 472-5187 x 259 Robin Humphrey 472-5187 x 218 TDelitxe /sut/i 7suuu)

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• On-site rental office • Moonshadows 3 bedroom. 3 bath LEADING REALESTAfE • Near beach with private access • Totally updated from top to bottom COMPANItS Sotheby's • 2 bedroom, 2 bath • Mint condition MIS • Pool, tennis, clubhouse, canoes & kayaks • Only 12 unit Gulf front complex $419,900 (103612) $899,000 (104204) James & Penny Hetmanek 472-5187 x 219/202 Robert Cronin 472-5187 x 225 "N

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Beautiful execution of difficult work English playwright Alan Bennett's Talking Heads, pre- — Graham carefully weighs each thought and word as he Fanfare... drumroll... pay atten- sented last week by BIG ARTS On Stage, hit another gold motivates himself from co-dependency to co-existence and tion to the next shameless commer- standard, due to some remarkable acting by a talented duo, acceptance. This is not Bennett's writing at its best — it cial!!! It's all about ME, Marsha, and Dorothy and Reuben Silver. lagged and belabored each and every thought and sen- professional actor Max Jacobs and all In A Chip in the Sugar and In Bed Among the Lentils, tence. Reuben Silver displayed a line craftsman-like per- the details are in the following article. two solo one-acts, language is all we have, and that allows formance in spite of the weighty language and turgid tim- Put April 2nd on your calendar for some superlative acting. The material is classic contem- ing of the script. now. You had better not miss this one. porary drama, a combination of acerbic wit and in-depth Bed Among the Umtils is about Susan who is stuck Phone BIG ARTS' box office at 395- human emotions. Talking Heads also touches on loneliness playing the role of the vicar's wife. She states that she's 0900, and don't forget to tell em — in fact, so much so, that these solo one-acts function as mighty glad she wasn't married to Jesus and that husband Marsha sent you. metaphors for isolation. The piece explores how far removed Jeffery's got a God job. Susan — repressed by Jeffery and MARSHA the characters are from self-awareness, feeling acutely mis- his fan club of prissy, holier-than-thou female parishioners WAGNER understood and victimized by both circumstances and others. — finds escape in booze and in the arms and bed of an East Rather like the old Beatles song that says "...all the lonely Indian grocer. This well-known monologue (portrayed by people, where do they all come from?" — according to play- Dame Maggie Smith on PBS a couple of years ago) is real- wright Bennett they all come from around Leeds. ly worthy of the attention and acclaim it has received. It The candor and quiet reflection expressed by each char- affords Dorothy Silver a wonderful vehicle to display her acter connects the two theater pieces, each focusing on a considerable talents. The woman is a mistress of consum- unique persona. This exercise in virtuosity becomes a com- mate liming, completely at ease and in command on the Sanibel * pressed, miniature portrait of each of the people, making stage — she touches the heart and can wring laughter out for a finely honed, satisfying evening of theater. of embarrassing situations. Silvers plays with a sweet, del- Be*f How A Chip in the Sugar is a sour-lemon kind of portrait of icately wistful touch that is utterly bewitching and beguil- Graham — an aging, closeted, mama's boy, a caretaker- ing. She is "spot-on," never granting her earnest subject type, very attached to his doddery mother. During one of even the slightest wink. 2 for I Drinks their daily walks they meet Frank Tumbull, an old beau of Small wonder, after seeing these two performers,, that hers from 50 years ago. When Mom reign ites the old the critics give the Silvers rave notices wherever they per- Call & Well Liquor flame, Graham is left high, dry and on his own to cope. form. With Talking Heads, BIG ARTS On Stage is going for Draft & Bottle Beer This soliloquy's writing is rather dry as well as drawn out the platinum right on past the gold. Select House Wine 14.95 Maxeiner's New Play Premieres at BIG ARTS Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna, Crispy Fried BIG ARTS On Stage is presenting The Company in the favorite stories of the season (Kevin Pierce is irrepress- Calamari, Chilled Oysters, Steamed world premiere reading of a new play by Bob Maxeiner ibly unforgettable!) — and evenings devoted to Robert Shrimp, Beer Battered Mozzarella, — Still Time — on Friday, April 2nd, at 8 p.m. Tickets for Frost, Carl Sandburg and others. He has two works of fic- Snow Crab Legs, Chicken Wings this Phillips Gallery performance are $15 and available tion in island bookstores — Transplant, a novel, and a from the box office from 9 to 1 p.m. Monday through brand new collection of short stories entitled Innocentia., Saturday or by calling 395-0900. and has completed five play scripts. Still Time is his first 4 • 7 P.m. Niahtlv Torn apart by betrayal and deceit, two young lovers live presentation. Bob and his wife, Patricia, have lived in follow separate careers, lives and loves. As they approach Sanibel since moving from Minneapolis in 1987. their twilight years alone, fate steps in and offers them Still Time is the final presentation of BIG ARTS On Tel. 239.472.1771 another chance together. This golden years love story Stage's first and very successful season. The goal of On features the talents of Marsha Wagner and The Stage co-chairs, Ruth lyengar and John Kramer, and their Company's newest member, Max Jacobs. Directed by committee has been to promote enjoyment of theater arts ,0 Open til 11pm forl John Bartis and produced by Charlotte Heimann, and to provide live, enriching theatrical experiences of a Maxeiner's perceptive dialogue affords the audience a professional nature to the residents and visitors of dinner on Fri and Sat./ touching and insightful look into the lives of two com- Sanibel and Captiva. The schedule of performances for plex characters. next year will soon be available. Well-known to Sanibel audiences and readers of this newspaper, Wagner has appeared with The Company THEHIRDIEGIRDIE many times. She has played outstanding roles in Agnes of God, and truly was Maria Callas in Terence McNaliy's Master Class, among others In her previous life, she was Entertainment Nightly in theJAC Bar a dancer both in and around New York and on TV; in her "Sanibels Social Scene " ongoing current 9-lo-5 career, she enjoys teaching Pilates. firt Gallery Monday - Renata Jacobs has played scores of roles in film, television Tuesday-Thursday - Bohemian Rhapsody 4 Friday-Saturday -66 Decibels and theater, both on- and off-Broadway and in regional H0URS1 AM-5PM AN ISLAND CO-OP CF ARTISTS -AQPOII w* RC*-: Sunday - Face to Face theaters. He has portrayed memorable characterizations MONDAY-SATURDAY PRESENTING ORIGINAL AFT 5«^ of King Lear and Hamlet among many others. He is a 239-395-002; resident of Captiva. New York City and Vermont and the If it Swims newest member of The Company. WORKS IN Oil. WATER MEDIA, COLLAGE, CLAY. WOOD, FIBER, Maxeiner has written multiple scripts for The TILE AND MOSAIC. AS WELL AS IMPORTED HAITIAN ART in Honda ^ Company for performance at BIG Arts and in Fort Waters, Myers, including the readers' annual Christmas programs Open Closed — fun. witty, nostalgic trips through new as well as old 11:00 to 5:30 Sunday Tuesday - Saturday and Monday We Serve It. A1I1HAIION!BV HI¥A w The

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During the '50s and '60s, Prima btv.imo Sculpture with Greenhow one of hottest acts in the USA. 11 i s Basketry expert to teach Sculptor Ralph Greenhow is back at BIG inspired clowning and zany vocals deli\ oral Have you ever wished you could make a Arts! Beginning Monday, March 22nd, and in a fractured Italian dialect, coupled w itli beautiful heirloom-quality basket? continuing until Friday, March 26th, Smith's cool image and classy singing, were Come join Helen Bailer on Wednesday, Greenhow will teach "Learning to See in 3- augmented by tenor saxophonist Sam March 31 st, and take your best shot at it. You Dimensions" from 9 a.m. to 12 noon daily. Butera and his group, The Witnesses. will leave this very special, one-day course This four-day seminar is a figurative Although Prima died in the '70s, Kool\ having spent the day following Helen's sculpture class with a live model, suitable Smith continues to perform in cab.uvw invaluable, directions, skills and tips to for newcomers and experienced artists alike. around the country. make your own unique basket tote. The class will explore the Rpainnino at Q q m T-fplfsrs will cniirlo v»" *r> basics of anatomy, and create a treasured heirloom like the one pic- how these are part of the tured here. $55 includes the course and all balance and structure of a supplies. Please register immediately if you sculpture. The studio £ v.. want to get inthe course, as it is very popu- atmosphere is relaxed, lar and time is needed to order supplies. The non-threatening and con- •* Ct * course will be taught at Helen's studio with genial. Teaching is ener- the address provided atregistration. Call getic and interactive, 395-0900 to hold your spot. focusing on personal instruction with each stu- dent. Greenhow is a popular teacher with a love of art, a love of people and an easy enthusiastic way of explaining the "doing" of art and sculpture. His work is in private collec- tions across the east coast in Europe where she was awarded degrees, and Midwest. Married 40 PrimaVera! including a Master of Fine Arts in Directing years, he is the father of & Acting from the London Academy of four grown children. Drawing from a life Music & Dramatic Arts. time of observing and recording in clay he Porcella's original creation, A Tribute to The concert is generously sponsored by wants others to grasp the joy of creating. He and is a collabora- the BIG Arts Angels. Tickets are $3.0 and is thoughtful; his style is anecdotal and tive effort with Zecco and includes antics available from the BIG Arts box office or by spontaneous. and songs that were favorites of the couple. phone at 395-0900. Cost of the course is $160 plus clay. Porcella and Zecco. have been critically Student need to bring only basic tools and reviewed by the Boston Globe, The New an active mind. York Times and other notable media. "If Besides this special course, BIG Arts ever you have an opportunity to see Ida offers a full range of workshops in every- Zecco on stage, run, do not walk to the box g Productions of $anit>e-l thing from art and music to literature, book office." —Boston Globe discussion groups and weekly current events Porcella, who has always had a love for discussions. Call 395-0900 or come in to see swing music and admired legendary masters how much the organization has to offer! such as Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway and Louis Prima, began his musical career as a (K touching stor^f of toft: noting p|§pl drummer at the age of fourteen. Later, as a Whale Rider featured film professional performer, his foray into the vtitti songs b^ Stephen Sondrteiin;. Monday, March 22nd, at 7 p.m. in Schein nightclub circuit encouraged him to sing as Hall, BIG Arts Film Society will show well as play the drums.As a result, for many Whale Rider, a firm by Niki Caro. Tickets years he worked as both a drummer and are available at BIG Arts for $5. self-styled saloon singer. Searching out a In a small New Zealand coastal village, cadre of top-flight musicians, Porcella creat- the Maori claim descent from Paikea, the ed his own group from stellar performers in Whale Rider. In every generation for more the Boston area. than 1,000 years, a male heir born to the Zecco received classical music training Chief succeeds to the title. in voice and cello at the New England The time is now. The Chief's eldest son, Conservatory of Music followed by studies Porourangi, fathers twins — a boy and a girl — but the boy and his mother die in child- birth. The surviving girl is named Pai. Nominated for an Academy Award, this film is a contemporary story of love, rejec- tion and triumph as a young girl fights to ful- fill her destiny! For more information on this film and the many other fine films the Film Society spon- sors, please call 395-0900.

Fast paced, high energy act Setop/Install Placing Marth 5 through March 2.0. PrimaVera with vocalists Jim Porcella Performance Tone / Virus Removal and Ida Zecco, along with a seven-piece Laptop Repair / Hacintoslt Hetmorft swing band led by music director, Jim Rice, High Speed 7 Wireless fEnMil will give a rousing tribute to the heyday of drop off or an sire Louis Prima, Keely Smith. Sam Butera and The Witnesses Saturday, March 27th. 39S-3G47 iiiuiui.isliinilconipurers.ii5 Showtime is 8 p.m. ew "Professional Hustcal Tfwattr 6B • Week of March 19-25,2004 • Islander

Nifty Niners Beach view Men's Golf Results: March 4 Dunes Women Results: March 6 & March 13 Event: 1st Round of March 6 Golfers Association Club Championship Score Dunes Women's 2004 Annual Memorial Golf Tournament 1st Place Thirty-two golfers participated in this-year's event, dedicated to the memory of Score Rene Lohser 47 and Rudy Salzman Jeanne Cortopassi, a former member of the DWGA, who passed away in August 2003. A Flight 2nd Place The winners and runners-up will be presented their prizes at the DWGA Awards Gay Nichols 29 Edward DeFabio 50 Luncheon on Friday, March 26th. Nancy Hopkins 31 and Stu Merz Bridget Funk 33 3rd Place Winners Toiii~Bracccr • _ .. aa Jerry Mader - 51 Jan McLaughlin 33 and Dean Seaward Debbie Fairbanks Lois Smith 35 June Muench Mary Lou Mulvey 35 March 13 - Four-person scramble Janice McNeal 39 1st Place Patti McConnell 40 Jack Shea 43 Runners-up Robert Mooney Donna Griesbaum B Flight Dan Keys Jody Cothran Sue Tray 26 Bob Myers Corky O'Reilly 27 2nd Place Joan Dyke 28 Bill Sadd 44.25 Phyllis Koury 29 Sam Jafife Ginny Burgoyne , 31 Bill Fellows HOLE-IN-ONE Joan Sprinkle 32 Dan Seaward Mary Coddens 37 3rd Place Dorothy Hirschfeld 41 Marty Gallagher . 45.5 Kay Wightman 41 Stu Merz Winter resident Adele Anish hit a ljole- Ken Karasin in-one at the Dunes on Friday, March 12 Ken Gillett C Flight on the par 3 6th hole. Dunes Associate Peggy Hogg 28 C Flight Member Adele stays at the Sundial four Roberta Rohl 30 1st Place months of the year. She credits her hole- Virginia Green ' 33 Ginny Burgoyne 23 in-one to excellent golf coaching from Pro Nancy McNeill 35 2nd Place - tie Kevin McCune (now manager of The Gwen Trautwein 36 Betty Long 27 Pat Coughlin 36 Mary Lou-Tecklenburg Dunes) and Marsha Wagner's Marge York 39 Pilates/Stretch/Alignment/Strength class Birdies (note the Pilates Magic Circle). Sue Tray #2 Birdies Joan Dyke #2 Chip-Ins Dorothy Hirschfeld #2 Janice McNeal #5 Congratulations to the winners! •_ ' Congratulations to the winners!

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South Florida's most extraordi- series organizers. "Each concert is followed by a recep- Writers to hear Brock nary big band, the Peter Graves' tion where the performers and audience members meet The spring joint meeting of the Island Writers will be Atlantean Driftwood Band, and discuss the performance. The concert venue offers held on Thursday, March 25th, at the Bank of the Islands Paul was with them when really excellent acoustics and a visually beautiful setting." board room. Dr. James Brock,, associate professor of Atlantean Driftwood was lead The UU Performing Arts Society was established in English at FGCU, will lead an interactive presentation — group for the annual Sanibel 1999 to promote the fine performing arts in Lee County. How to Criticize a Poem in a Workshop and Maintain Jazz on the Green. He was Its programs feature quality programming, the best your Self-Respect, followed by discussion. named 2001 Florida Music Southwest Florida professional musicians and affordable Brock is the author of two books of poetry and has won Awards Best Jazz Artist and, in ticket prices. The Unitarian Universalist Church is located fellowshipsfrom the national Endowment for the Arts and 1999, was voted Reader's on Shire Lane, off Daniels Parkway and west of 1-75. the Alex Haley Foundation. The program will starts at 7 Choice Best Local Jazz p.m. following a business meeting at 6:30. Performer. This joint meeting provides a great opportunity to learn Reservations are recom- March Open Mic coming up more about the Writers Groups, especially for those wish- mended for Paul's performances at Dolce Vita — call On Friday, March 26, between the hours of 4 and 6 ing to join one. 472-5555. p.m., the third Open Mic Reading of 2004 will be held at The Beari on Sanibel. Writers, residents and visitors to the islands are invited to read and/or listen to original and Paul appearing on-island Concert Series finale March 21 favorite selections of poetry and prose. One of Florida's leading jazz vocalists, Dana Paul, will The Florida Wind Open Mic readings are informal and entertaining. The be joined by Mr. 88s, Joe McCormick, from 8 p.m. to Quintet will close the only requirements are that performers sign the Reader's midnight next week — Thursday, March 25th, through 2004 UU Performing List and limit their reading time to five minutes. If you Saturday, March 27th, at Dolce Vita Restaurant. He will Arts series on Sunday, choose not to read, that's OK, too — you are welcome to also be featured Easter weekend — Thursday, April 8th March 21st, with a 3 listen. through Saturday, April 10th. Featured vocalist with p.m. concert in the In their first two seasons, Open Mies have become very sanctuary of the popular throughout the Southwest Florida region. Poets Unitarian Universalist from Fort Myers, Pine Island, FGCU and Collier County Church in Fort Myers. are frequent participants. Please stop by for this entertain- Tickets are $13 in ing afternoon. advance and $15 at For further information, please call Joseph Pacheco, the door, with student 472-1280, or the Bean, 395-1919. tickets available for $8. For advance tick- ets or information, PoetryFest 2004 at BIG Arts 5 H19.9S adults • *109.« seniors call 275-2640. Poets young and old, from Sanibel, Southwest Florida, This is an encore FGCU and other regions of Florida, will gather at Phillips appearance for the Gallery at BIG Arts on Saturday, April 3rd, from 1 to 4 Quintet following their appearance in the 2002 series. p.m. to celebrate National Poetry Month. Betsy Hudson Traba, flute, Adam De Sorgo, oboe, Bharat Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in Chandra, clarinet, Fernando Traba, bassoon, and Lydia April of 1996, National Poetry Month brings together . 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late "80s by what was. even then, every An encore presentation! islander's "favorite" subject.. The topic Card game on the Beach Casting for We is so well known that a Pepsi machine has Performances of The Gin Game contin- Blew Up the Bridge, been donated by the Lexington, Ken. ue at The Holmes House on Fort Myers Didn't We? to be Pepsi distributor to use for one of the Beach through next weekend. Starring Joe presented by the Off props! Porter and Carrie Hill, the Pulitzer Prize - Beach Players at Show your support for local communi- winning play was written by D.L. Corbin. Periwinkle Play- ty theater! This show is rated "F" for This is a bitter-sweet story of two lone- house, is now com- funny and appropriate for all ages. ly people growing old together in a retire- plete. This comedy, Performance dates are April 8th-10lh, ment home. The poignant and often com- by Islander colum- 13th-15th,plus the 16th and 17th. Tickets ical truths of their lives unfold over the . Joe Porter and Carrie Hill in nist and local fish- are available at the box office (472-0324) course of a card game. The Gin Game ing/ shelling guide Capt. Mike or at Needful Things in Tahitian Gardens Showtime is at 8 p.m. with dinner show only $15. Call 463-5519 for reser- Mike Fiiery, was (472-5400). Tickets are $15 for adults available prior to performances. Tickets vations. inspired back in the Fuery and $5 for children. for dinner and the show are S35. for the Gigi and her creator, Colette By Michael Wainstein Artistic Director - Naples Dinner Theatre Sidonie-Cabrielle Colette (akaColette, female's perspective. once the paramour of the honorable Honore, tionship enjoyed equally by all parties. 1873-1954) was a French novelist and Gigi is primarily a love left her life as a courtesan Honore's nephew Gaston leads the same memoir-writer. At the age of 20. she married story about a youn; when she gave birth to life that, despite his advancing years, Henri Gauthier-Villars. a writer 15 years her girl who rejects Gigi"s mother and. Honore enjoys. Gaston travels in high cir- senior. Colette's biographers have labeled what is expected thereby, forced cles, and his romantic conquests are innu- her first husband as a literary charlatan and of her, choos- herself to sur- merable. Yet, he finds this life, which many degenerate, but he did encourage her to ing love vive without would covet, a crashing bore. Something is write, even if her stories were published instead. The the help of a missing for Gaston — he feels painfully under his name. According to one infamous time is 1901. man. unfulfilled and can't put his finger on why. story, he locked Colette in her room until the place is 'Though she Seeking refuge from the gossip and pres- she had turned out a sufficient number of Paris, France — feels she failed sures of his society life, Gaston often visits pages. In one of her story collections, a a country where with her daughter, Gigi and Mamita. With Gigi he can be him- series of four novellas described the some- marital infidelity was she is determined to self. Theirs is a platonic relationship much what inappropriate adventures of a teenage an accepted norm, and cour- not make the same mistakes like one between an older brother and girl. This series became a huge success. tesans (similar in lifestyle to a Japanese with Gigi. So. with Alicia's help, she pre- younger sister who adore one another with- Tired of her husband's unfaithfulness, Geisha) were the women married men kept pares Gigi for life as a courtesan to insure out having to- put on any pretense and with- Colette broke free of him in 1905. After her for their pleasure. There was no shame in that Gigi does not experience her own lone- out the pressure of romance. divorce in 1906 Colette went wild — she this. In a world where women were neither ly and financially disadvantaged fate. But when that comfort and ease turn into became a music-hall performer and was the able nor encouraged to live independent Years before, Honore and Mamita were love for Gaston, he acts according to the sweetheart of the lives, a courtesan perceived her only oppor- involved, but she left him when he cheated custom, offering Gigi a financial promise of tabloids. When she tunity as becoming a wealthy man's mis- on her, but Mamita harbors no ill will lifelong comfort. Not willing to accept the bared one breast tress, having a great deal of wealth bestowed towards Honore these many years later. life of her aunts, she rejects him. Like during a peri'or- upon her as a young woman, then, when she Honore is a character, loving but never in Colette. Gigi breaks the mold of what was mance (anal we became older or he became tired of her, liv- love with women. For men like Honore, expected of her. For Gigi. iove is the most were shocked at ing on the money he had given her. These born into great wealth with a lot of time on important thing, love and the promise of Janet Jackson?), women, viewed through today's eyes, are their hands, women are like chocolates, to fidelity. But Gaston is also transformed by not easy to understand. But in 1901, espe- she became a sensa- be savored. He loved women as one loves his love for Gigi and breaks the mold as cially as described by Colette, these women tion. Once Colette fine art, courting them with charm and sin- well. They both choose the sublime fulfill- were heroines who found a way to flourish cerity. He made no attempt to convince any ment of love for one another and, as the mimed copulation in a world dominated by men. in a sketch and women he loved her, and they understood saying goes, they live happily ever after. caused a riot at the Moulin Rouge. Shp was Colette portrays Mamita and her sister exactly what he was after. It was a mutual- Gigi runs at the Naples Dinner Theatre her own woman, made her own choices, and Alicia as strong-willed, independent women ly beneficial and acceptable type of rela- through April 24th. broke every rule of fin-de-siecle French soci- who under- ety. .. leading a very happy and fulfilling life stood men : 7 as a result. and how to It is no wonder her novels all chronicle use men to PianoFest women who broke rules. Colette's insights their advan- WITH CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR tage. Like into the behavior of women in love gained Saturday, March 27 $25 a sympathetic response from the reading Colette, public. Colette loved men. and understood Mamita and Sponsored by an Anonymous Friend them like no women before her. She used Alicia adore her insight to her advantage, as do the men, enjoying Winner of the Gilmorc Artists Award, female characters in her novel, Gigi (1945), their attention and admira- Cliburn Bronze Medal, the William published when the author was 72. Her sto- Kapcll Gold and Avcry Fisher Grant ries do not belittle men, .but put them into a tion.Mamita. (SMF 1995), Taylor's most recent acclaim is for his astonishing performances of Tri-€i£y Pool Service Messiaen's "Vingt Regards". Not to be Missed 2145 Andrea Lane, Fort Myers 33912 "... 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s part of the BIG Arts Great (Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk) and Hard based on Gershwin's "Strike Up The ostinato as the Performers Series guitarist Russell Bop (Oscar Peterson, Donald Brown). His Band." After the "head" and guitar solo, unison "head" A Malone and pianist Benny Green ideas develop logically and his note to note the piano was heard alone with Green's was played. presented a jazz concert at Schein Hall on movement is impeccable. He "swings" right hand blazing away a la Oscar "Honeysuckle Thursday, March Mth. whether playing simple lines or complex, Peterson. A beautiful mood was estab- Rose" followed A self-taught guitarist, Malone was Bud Powell -like double time phrases. lished by Green as he played the ballad, and led into the influenced by jazz greats B.B. King, Wes Unfortunately, Malone's guitar sound "I'll Never Stop Loving You." He started in highlight of the Montgomery, George Benson and other was distorted by his amplifier and some- a rubato tempo, then segued into "time" as concert, a slow, great guitarists. He has played with Patti what disconcerting. It diminished his per- his left hand deftly played a walking bass. no-name sponta- formance as it was difficult to distinguish It was indeed a poignant and soulful neous "Blues" HAROLD Austin, Kenny Burrell, Harry Connick, Jr., LlEBERMAN and master jazz organist Jimmy Smith. a pleasing and clear sound. As a result of moment. Benny Green has the rare ability played by the When he was a member of Connick's Jazz his amazing technique and rapid fire deliv- to set a mood and capture subtle nuances piano alone. The Quartet, Connick got him his first break by ery, guitar runs were not clearly projected that delight the listener. piano had a full and resonant sound that introducing him to Columbia Records. and many of the notes, especially double- Malone then played an inspired inter- captured a nice groove with great dynam- Green grew up in Berkeley, Calif, and time runs, became a blur. pretation of "Remind Me." His right hand ics and feel. This was followed by Green's was influenced by. the great BeBop and In the next selection of an extremely fast- did not simply pluck the strings but adroit- interpretation of "Heather On The Hill" Hard Bop musicians that his jazz saxo- tempo rendition of Cole Porter's"It's All ly played chords, as if playing a piano. with wonderful harmonies and musical phonist father exposed him to. He moved Right With Me," Malone's dexterity was Charlie Parker's, "Blue Bird," a 12-bar phrases contained in an introspective "Bill to New York in 1983 and worked with jazz truly amazing, but his lines of improvisa- blues, was next and, again. Green's stride Evans" type sound. vocalist Betty Carter for four years and tions tended to run together. Green's stop- piano alternating with walking bass lines The concert closed with the Carpenters' with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers time piano solo with some stride elements added great flavor to the performance. "Sing" played in a moderate tempo with for two. He has also played with trumpeter was most effective. Their next selection, After intermission, the guitar sound was guitar and piano solos leading into very Freddie Hubbard. Both artists have numer- "East Of The Sun," followed with a nice much better as the musicians performed clever interplay between the two instru- ous recordings. Basie groove as Malone comped a la Basie's Stevie Wonder's "You Are The Sunshine ments as they restated the theme and con- The duo opened the first half with guitarist, Freddie Green. Of My Life" followed by "Reunion Blues" cluded the evening's performance. Jerome Kern's "Pick Yourself Up." Another up-tempo rendition was Paul written by vibes player, Milt Jackson. This Green's solo displayed roots of BeBop Chamber's "The Tale Of The Fingers" 12-bar blues contained a nice gospel-type Bryan Wallick in concert he opening piano recital in Sanibel Music Festival's of-tune piano notes, Wallick Italian-German composer Ferruccio Busoni to write PianoFest featured Horowitz International Gold presented a crystal-clear inter- "Chaconne in d minor." Wallick has mastered complex T Medalist and winner of the Grace Welsh pretation — very much in the and technical pianistic demands and does not falter in his International Piano Competition Bryan Wallick, who pre- Baroque style with proper pursuit of perfection. sented a technical and demanding virtuosic piano perfor- ornamentation and embellish- After intermission, "Sonata No. 1" by modern com- mance before a full house on Tuesday, March 9th. ments. poser. Carl Vine, served as a technical tour-de-force for Sponsored by Congress Jewelers, the young pianist, a The next segment featured the young pianist. Written for the dance, the work is quite two-time recipient of the Sanibc! Music Festival's young the three movement Sonata in predictable with endless sequences of themes moving in Artist Scholarship award, performed a diverse program D Major, K. Ml by Wolfgang contrary, parallel and oblique motion within discordant (hat pulled from the Baroque. Classic, Romantic, Impres- Amadeus Mozart. The three harmony. Wallick certainly has the rapid hand speed to sionistic and Modem eras. This performance marks the movements, the fast tempoed, accomplish these obstacles but obscures any deep emo- second Sanibe! Music Festival's appearance of Mr "'Allegro con spirilo,"" the sec- tional involvement that might be communicated to the lis- Wallick. ond movement's expressive tener. Technique becomes the end and not the means. The first part oi" the program focused on the single and haunting "Andante con Two Maurice Ravel compositions were heard — movement sonata genre. Wallick performed Domenico espressione," and the last movement's "Rondo"' whose "Oiseaux Triste," an impressionistic work that Wallick Scarlatti's "Sonata in F Major, K. 380," "Sonata in b Mozartian eloquent main theme repealed and alternated said influenced the great modern French composer Oliver minor, K. 87"' and "Sonata in D Major, K. 96." The three with the other sub themes were also played with classic Messiaen — and "Une Barque sur I'Ocean" (A Boat On sonatas differed in theme, tempo and mood as the first restraint as Wallick displayed a solid technique and a well The Ocean). This impressionistic tone poem was harp- sonata in moderate duple time contrasted to the second balanced piano sound. like in sound with rapid dazzling scales soaring up and sonata, a slow introspective movement and the third with The last work before intermission was a transcription down the keyboard like the ocean's waves. a very brisk, lanfare-ish type theme. In spite of a few out- of a Bach composition for soio violin that inspired the The last work on the program was Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2" arranged by Horowitz. A familiar and recognizable melody, the piece is a challenging, athletic Fabrication Technology At Its Finest work and Wallick again astonished the audience with his breathtaking keyboard virtuosity. 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Series at the Galloway Ford Showroom. It Tony Award winning choreography in the artists. Her four albums to date have sold Lloyd Webber/Sondheim also performs a Concert & Conversation style of the late, legendary Bob Fosse, 25 million copies worldwide. classical program at BIG Arts on Sanibel Chicago features the music and lyrics of Jewel's fifth album, entitled 0304 'finds Spectacular in May, which will feature Dvorak's New master Broadway award-winning com- the multi-platinum singer/songwriter This Sunday, March 21st, at 8 p.m., the World Symphony as well as well-known posers John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a moving in new musical directions inspired Gulf Coast Symphony is presenting an violinist Emil Chudnovsky in book by Ebb and Fosse. by her burgeoning interest in modern evening with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto. Winner of 6 Tonys including Best dance beats and textures. "I've always Stephen Sondheim. As two of Broadway's This year the Gulf Coast Symphony Musical Revival and a Grammy i'for Its been really interested in all kinds of most prolific and successful lyricists and inaugurated its Downtown Recital Series cast recording, Chicago has the distinction music," she explains. "I loved hip-hop and composers, this performance will be filled at the Arcade Theater (Nov. 9th was jazz of being Broadway's longest running rap when I was first exposed to it in the with some of the very best songs from singer Maci Miller & Trio; Monday revival, still SRO in Its 7th year (over '80s. I love the beats, and I love the artists their most famous musicals — A Little evening, March 22nd, Ravil Atlas in Tenor 2,700 performances) at the Ambassador who had the ability to be very lyrical with Night Music, Broadway Baby, Phantom of Jokes: The Life, Music & Mind of a Tenor, Theatre in New York. Its story of two real- those beats." the Opera, West Side Story. Featured in a and May 10, Chudnovsky and pianist. life murderesses and a lawyer who turns The album's first single, "Intuition" return visit to Fort Myers will be Ravil Michael Sheppherd.) The Gulf Coast them into media celebrities is a page right encapsulates the Jewel who defines 0304. Atlas, who created the role of Jean Valjean Symphony also sponsors a comprehensive of today's newspapers. "It's probably the 'poppiest' song I've in over 1,000 performances of Les arts education program, Musical The immense worldwide success of written," she notes, "but the lyrics are tak- Miserabies. Also on the program are Gateways, dedicated to providing ongoing Chicago spawned the Academy Award ing a tongue-in-cheek look at pop culture." singers Amanda Winfield, Ann Marie educational opportunities for adult and winning film version, but seeing it live Is In 1995, Jewel made her recording Wilcox and Julie Ellis. The concert is youth alike. This includes two-week long an experience you will never forget. The debut with "Pieces of You" which spent a sponsored in part by American guest artist residencies that have the artist jazz, the style, the music and the dancing remarkable 114 weeks on the Billboard Airlines/American Eagle. Tickets are $15- perform with the symphony, in solo all add up to an experience that will exhil- 200, where it hit the #4 mark. $30 and are available at the Barbara B. recital, and in area schools and retirement arate. Chicago Is a production not to be "Spirit," her highly anticipated second Mann box office. They can be purchased communities. missed — all the in person or by calling 481-4849 or (800) The Symphony's 2003-2004 sponsors reviewers agree... 440-7469. include Galloway Family of Dealerships, "A Triumph" — The Gulf Coast Symphony's music American Eagle/American Airlines, T i me director and founder is Dr. Andrew Kurtz. Ellington's Jazz Bar & Restaurant, Times "Smashing!" — Kurtz is also artistic director of the Center of the Islands, the Southwest Florida Newsweek, and City Opera Theater in Philadelphia and Community Foundation, the City of Fort "Broadway's Most heads Synergy Productions of Sanibel, a Myers, Southwest Florida Regional Electrifying Show" new musical theater company on the Medical Center and Country Inn & Suites. —Entertainment island. Kurtz is also conductor for the For more information on orchestra Weekly. Metropolitan Repertory Ballet in New membership or its concert season, call the Sprint is proud to York City and program director of Symphony office at 472-6197 or email us be the official com- Operarezzo, a summer opera festival in at [email protected]. Tickets raunications Arezzo, Italy. for the March 22nd event are available by provider to Chicago, Kurtz won First Prize in the Accademia calling 332-4488. The Musical and DeirArte International Conducting will be collecting Competition and made his European Chicago... used wireless debut in Florence, Italy. His International phones at Chicago operatic conducting debut took place ...Is everybody here? performances for August 1995 in Tel Aviv. Past conducting ...is everybody ready? Sprint Project posts to his credit include work with the Called "a killer production" by Rohan Pennsylvania Opera Theater, the Preston of the Star Tribune and "smart, sassy v . SpLO ACQUSTIC SHOW Pennsylvania Ballet and the Ocean City and riveting" by Leslie Katz of the San recycling program Pops Orchestra. Kurtz is also a respected Francisco Examiner, Chicago has razzle- that raises money and talented arts educator, and serves as a dazzled audiences ever since it first opened for people with disabilities while provid- album, was released in 1998. It was certi- conductor and teacher at the Luzerne to rave reviews at the National Theatre in ing an environmentally friendly way to fied platinum out-of-the-box and sold six Music Festival. He received his Doctorate dispose of used wireless phones. million copies worldwide. from the Peabody Conservatory of Music. Washington D.C. Sponsored by Century 21/Birchwood Realty, Inc., tthe touring pro- Performances of Chicago are on Friday Whether alone on stage with just her The Gulf Coast Symphony is duction of this"killer production" is coming and Saturday, April 9th and 10th at 8 p.m., guitar or fronting a band of musicians. Southwest Florida's only non-profession- to Fort Myers for a three-night engagement Saturday and Sunday, April 10th and 1 lth Jewel has always been a charismatic live al community orchestra. Its season fea- from April 9th through 1 lth. at 2, and a second show on Sunday, April performer. On top of numerous tours tures the popular Symphonic Sensations Produced by Tony Award winners, 11th at 7 p.m. across North America, she has performed Concert Series at the Barbara B. Mann, a Barry and Fran Weissler, under the Tony to sell-out crowds in Asia, Australia and holiday concert in December, and the Award -winning direction of Walter Jewel performs on April 12th Europe, where she was acclaimed by the Galloway Magic Carpet Family Concert Bobble, and spotlighting Ann Reinking's influential Times of London, as "the most Recording artist Jewel will perform at sparkling female singer/songwriter since Mann Hall for one performance only on Joni Mitchell." Monday, April 12th. at 8 p.m. Jewel's Jewel appears on April 12th at 8 p.m. Acoustic Tour is sponsored by Schick. 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string quartets by instill- the quartet permission been belter. The chemistry of the ensemble, A most remarkable concert ing in them the to stay together and their energy and sheer joy in making high here are not enough superlatives to Amadeus" unique. play for the troops. This quality music was transmilted to all listeners. describe the quality of performance Central European dra- lasted for two and a half Shostakovich's "Quartet, Op. 83. No. 4" presented on March 13th by the matic lone, vibrato, and years and, "it wasn't captures Shostakovich's turbulent feelings, T precise articulation. easy playing Haydn's courageously communicated through music Jerusalem Siring Quartet. In keeping with the Sanibel Music Festival's slogan, "Don't Now. the Jerusalem "Sunrise Quartet" at 4 during the hard and cruel era of Stalinism in expect the ordinary,'" it was indeed most String Quartet has been a.m. in a war zone."' which he lived. The quartet is based on unusual to witness a capacity audience appointed Leverhulrne The program Russian Jewish folk music themes and was shout "Bravos!" — not at the conclusion of Chamber Music Fellow opened with '•Quartet in written in a time of great anti-Semitism in the concert but after the very first selection. at the Royal Academy D Major, Op. 64. No. 5 Russia. According to Encyclopedia of Great The joy and energy communicated by the and can continue to pass ("Lark") by Franz Composers by Milton Cross, Shostakovich quartet was, in short, astounding. on the knowledge they Joseph Haydn. From was attacked by the Central Committee of As is customary. Sanibel Music Festival's learned from the Amadeus to other young the opening notes, the balance, resonance and the Communist Party for his "formalism"' President, Nancy Clark warmly greeted the chamber music ensembles. phrasing were so "together" that [ thought I and "subservience to bourgeois decadence full audience and acknowledged sponsors, Jerusalem String Quartet — Alexander was listening to an organ. Their sounds are iind cerebralism."" The Party felt that his Sue and Tom Pick and Lynn and Lee Seidler Pavlovsky, first violin, Sergei Bresler. second really not two violins, viola and cello but, as music "contained ideological weakness and for their generous support. She also violin. Amichai Grosz. viola, and Kyril Zlotnikov put it, "sixteen strings played as a poor reflection of Soviet life and thought" acknowledged Steve Satkowski for his Zlostnikov, cello — first met and started their one instalment." Their precise intonation, Yet. he wrote this poignant and soulful com- excellent recordings of the SMF concerts performance careers in 1993 while students resonant tone quality, beginnings, endings, position expressing a myriad of emotions: that are broadcast over 360 NPR stations at Jerusalem High School in Israel. They have phrasing, vibrato and attention to dynamics anguish, despair, sorrow, hope and happi- throughout the country as a program titled. been receiving critical acclaim ever since and were of the first order. The "Lark," one of ness. Once again "Bravos" flooded the house Performance Today. Music lovers are most have been awarded prestigious first prizes at Haydn's later works, retained its classic ele- following this emotional performance. fortunate to have a sensitive and skilled the Jerusalem Academy Chamber Music gance as the quartet also applied tasteful It was an aesthetic delight to hear, in the recording engineer who understands the Competition, and the Franz Schubert shades of romanticism that was soon to be concluding work, Ravel's "Quartet in F many nuances of music and is thus able to Competition in Austria. They have presented brought to flower by Haydn's student, Major," the exotic harmonies and animated produce high quality recordings. international concerts in Brussels. Berlin, Beethoven. In the first movement. "Allegro rhythms of this impressionistic master. The Sanibel music lovers are also most fortu- Mexico. Copenhagen, Spain, Switzerland, moderato," the contrast between fast and lyri- pizzicato effects and the shimmering sounds nate to have Mary Jacqua, artistic director of Prague and other countries. They record for cal passages was breathtaking. The second throughout the four movements were execut- the SMF. for bringing the Jerusalem quartet EMI records and their newest CD of Haydn movement. "Adagio cantabile," featured the ed to perfection. More "Bravos" were heard to Sanibel. A conversation with Jacqua made quartets is on Harmonia Mundi. In a post first violin's sweet singing tone, and the thud at the end of this work which concluded the me aware of the enormous influence that the concert conversation that I had with cellist. movement. "Menuetto: Allegretto." was so unique concert. No encores seemed neces- Amadeus String Quartet, in residence at the Zlotnikov, he mentioned that when they, as stately and rhythmically correct that it was sary as the ultimate had been reached from Royal Academy of Music in the early '90s, citizens of Israel, were obligated to serve their danceable. The "Finale: Vivace" was fast and the beginning notes to the end. The cup was had on mentoring and molding fledgling required military service time, Israel granted the cleaness of articulation could not have full! Coming up: Final PianoFest performance—Christopher Taylor Christopher Taylor, In 1990. he took first prize in the William — has been played by Taylor from memory. was a highlight of the season and already rep- one of the most Kapell International Piano Competition At both the Gilmore Piano Festival in resents an astonishing achievement."' impressive young and also became one of the first recipients Kalamazoo in April 2003 and the Aspen His extra-musical activities include the pianists in the nation of the Irving Gilmore Young Artists' Music Festival in August he played the entire field of mathematics in which he received a today, is the third Award. work. Very few pianists attempt this challenge. summa aim lande degree from Harvard in artist appearing in Taylor will open his program with He had undertaken it when he received an 1992. PianoFest, a festival Beethoven's Sonata in A Major, Op. 2, No. offer from Columbia University to perform This final concert of the Festival takes within the Sanibel 2. This work shows a facet of Beethoven's the cycle in February of 2001. The New York place Saturday, March 27th, at 8 p.m. at the Music Festival. He personality often overlooked: his brusque, Times gave the performance a stellar review: Sanibel Congregational Church at 8 p.m. will perform yet good-natured and subtle, sense of "The depth of Christopher Taylor's intelli- Tickets to the Taylor concert may be pur- Saturday. March 27th, humor. He will conclude his performance gence is intimidating. Before a rapt audience chased by check for S25 each by contacting at 8 p.m. with Schumann's Davidsbundlertanze. ... Mr. Taylor gave an astonishing perfor- the Sanibel Music Festival at 336-7999. Numerous awards have confirmed However, the second work will be the last mance of some of the most difficult music Tickets also may be purchased at Bailey's Taylor'sstanding in the musical world. He four movements of Messiaen's splendid ever written for the piano.. .His performance and at Macintosh Bookshop. was named an American Pianists' Vingt Regards Association Fellow for 2000. Before that sur L'Knfant- he received an Avery Fischer Career Grant Jesus. The com- in 1996 and the Bronze Medal in the 1993 plete cycle — a n'f% Van Cliburn International Piano Compe- 176-page score tition, where he was the first American to lasting two-and- receive such recognition in twelve years. a quarter hours

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Paved No stairs. Week 49 (Dec 3-10), Fax: (574)273-5973 carport, washer, dryer, end of Carri- Anne Powell, Agent cul-de-sac, next to River. Single - C.F. Thompson, II, roads, water, sewer, more. $8800. Week 50 (Dec 10-17) E-mail: [email protected] Excellent financing. Call now 800- $7900. By owner (239) 472-0729. Web Page: family, no multiple renters. $800 ffTTTTTTT Uc. RE Broker/JDwner per month. (561)272-0448. 352-378-4814, 704-3154 ext. 482, Sunset Bay, www.pullapHlyvilla.com 352-222-9590 LLC IMESHAHt HfcSALES! Sell today SANIBEL for Cash! No commissions or [email protected] LAND SALEf GOLF COMMUNITY. 2-BEDROOM COTTAGE www.NFLLAND.com broker fees. Don't delay. Got to ' APARTMENTS & Last chance for fairway and www.freeBmeshare.com Famous Montreal Jazz Festival mountain view homesites, Prices or Call 1-800-640-6886 DUPLEXES FOR RENT Will exchange lower duplex from $59,900. Pristine Mountain in trendy area of $297,000 community with pool, tennis & F.M.B. Seasonal efficiency Montreal(Le Plateau) MOBILE HOMES clubhouse. Free Golf apartment, under private home, for a house or condo on WITH OPEN WATER ACCESS . steps to the beach, heated pool, FOR SMALL BOAT Membership. Excellent financing! VACATION RENTALS all amenities, sleeps 2-4, no pets. Sanibel or Captiva Island FOR SALE Must see!! For early appointment, Call for viewing. $1,800/mo., 3 from June 27 to July 24, REMODELED WITH (800)522-1768, X13 month minimum. (239) 765-9480 during the NEW BATH, APPLIANCES N.F.M.- 12x48 1br/1ba completely AND CARPET. rebuilt inside, furnished/ MINJ ESTATE Franklin, Na ALL 3 DIRECT OCEANFRONT Fully furnished 1 BR/1 BA Montreal Jazz Festival. unfurnished, fishing pier/ boat Incredible 4br/4ba on 4 + acres. 2 Br/2 Ba Condominiums apartment. Adult complex. Accommodates up to 3 people sfcs, Caloosahatchee River view, Sundial Beach Resort Available 5/1 through 11/15. with all the necessities. BY OWNER Mountain views, 2 streams & Mid island. Sorry no dogs. $}7,000 o.b.o. Call (239) 656- pasture.' 3900/ sq. ft. of Villa Sanibel $625/month including water email: (352)383-7110 6756 extraordinary quality . & Coquina Beach and cable. (239) 47Z-8719, [email protected], or Discounted rates 514-523-6601. N. Ft. Myers, river view, 1br/1ba, workmanship! $369,000. Call Lehigh Acres. Duplex. Furnished, AAAAAAAAA Sherry at Exit Realty 1-866-349- directly from 2 tedroom, 2 bath, carport central air, new appliances, 16ft owner. boat & motor included. $19,900. 3948 or visit screened lanai ' ,y www.ExitSells.com 1-800-505-5200 55 * community, REAL NICE! o.b.o. Call (239) 656-5702 or $64,900. (239)454-1909 Lovely 3br/2ba/2car (239)218-1412. www.sanibeloceanfront.com huge lanai, great yard MURPHY, NC Investors Realty 1- ONE . __& . TWO ..BEDROOM CLEANING Atrium. Lovely z Br/2 Ba condo Et 800-497-3334 Lake Lots $79,000. Beautiful River Forest Marcia Henry's Cleaning Service. New Cabins $69,000 Lots on on the. Stiff. Ait amenities. Two •Private Homes •Offices Trout Stream $49,000. Vacation weeRwMmttm. Owner, Waterffont Community. RlALESTATE AND TRASH PA©. • _ Minutes to •Condos «New Construction etc.. Rentals. (313) 886-4757. Licensed. Honest & Reliable www.lnvestorsreaityinc.com • AIR AND HEAT. POOL AND public boat ramp. LAUNDRY ON SITE. 941-275- Purchase option available Service You Can Count On. New Construction Home 4587. $1,150/mo Reasonable Rates. Please call A'NGELO BUYS HOUSES Cash Overlooking Long Pond in CASA YBEL RESORT 1517 Periwinkle. Way, Sanibel. Neighborwood 772-5267 or 823-5247. -toy Handyman, fire Chiefland Florida 3/2 on 1 acre 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Furnished efficiency apartment, Real Estate essed, vacant or 1800 sq.ft., with 2,car garage. OCEAN FRONT with screened porch. Completely (239) 693-7850 ..-Anywhere in FL! FOR RENT OR SALE tileded. $600/month. (305) 495- Energy Star Design Many 0321. n., residential. No upgrades $169,900 Carri-Anne BY OWNERS. GOVT HOMES] W -OoSw»J Tax LAWN CAR! too big or small. Quick J239) 368-6354 Powell, Sales Associate Pleasant one-bedro&m furnished Repos & Foreclosures! No Credit 1- 800-SELL-181 or 1- Thompson Group, inc. C. apartment. Florida room and deck. OK! $0/ Low Down! Call for 16-4363 Frederick Thompson, II Broker/ www.casaybei.com Ground level. Natural setting on Listings! 1-800- 987-6647 Ext. A Cut Above the Rest Owner 352-222-9590 352- 378- sland Retreat. 3/2 home in Sanibel River near Gulf beach and 8682 4814 beautiful Chateau Sur Mer. causeway. W/d, carport. Available JOHNSON Few steps to beach. Very April-December. $650oer month. [email protected] All utilities furnished. Call owner Island Management Service's. LAWNS REAL ESTATE www.NFLLAND.com private. Available October (239) 395-0036. through December, 2004 Unfurnished: Cape 3/2,. pool, We also do: DISTANT North Florida Land Sale 10 Acr.es and January through April, dock. Portofino 2/2, lower level. •Sod high & dry in Suwannee County. 2005.(305) 235-0762 Lakes Park. Furnished: Verandah •Trees AUCTION. 10 acres fenced w/3/2 $34,995$34,9"" . $495 "Down , "$35" 9 (239) 472-2490. ANNUAL RENTALS 3/3. Lexington Country Club 3/2, •Mulch and Bedding Manufactured home. 39901 ,NW Monthly. Jim Jean Real Estate 1- pool. Sanibel. Pine Island. (239) (239)218-3327 24th Dr., Pinelands, Okeechobee, 800- 722-5326 283-9321, deblytle.com 34972. fNSPECTJdN Friday 3/2d www.jimjean.comw.jimjt Residential and Commercial 12-6, Sat. 3/27 9am, AUCTION NORTTH~H 1FLORIDA Springs of PUNTA RASSA 3 BR/2 BA home in Licensed and Insured 3/27 12:30. 1-800-464-9564/ or Suwannee, 20 acres/ up at Island Woods. 772-473-6413 #AB1651/ SANIBEL HARBOUR NO RENT! $0 Downt No Credit OK! yesterdays prices. Surrounded by HERITAGE COVE Tennis, Government Foreclosed Homes! AU/2248/ 2228 Goldsmith & including Florida's finest scenic SANIBEL VIEW community pool, SOD Auctioneers treasures. Owner financing. $0/ Low Down! Call for Listings! 1- $1850/month, 800- 987-6647 Ext. 8681 Daniel Crapps Agency, Inc. furnished __ COME TO THE MOUNTAINS! Owner/ Broker 1-800-805-7566 One call does it all! REPLACEMENT: RE/MAX Mountain Propertjes email: or unfurnished. Remove The Weeds - and Poor offers the best properties [email protected] SANIBEL Grass. Get a nice new Floratam available . in Western NC, HARBOURSIDE REALTY Rentals Available, Mountain views, creeks, cabins & Yard. No Job to Big oc Small. Free TENNESSEE MONTEAGLE - (239)466-3313 Call Jamie at RE/MAX of Seasonal & Annual. Quotes.Jim Becker and Sons, Call acreage. Call toll Free, 1- 877- SUWANEE Beautiful Mountain the Islands. 472-5050 837-3002 to receive more Call 340-0515, Pager 335-5190. Properties. 600+ Acres, tracts 5 IT'S WHERE IT IS! information acre & up. 4 miles from 1-24, gated Priscilla. Murphy Realty & secluded! Gorgeous Bluff, creek SANIBEL BIZ (239)482-8040 .DANIEL BOONE LOG HOME & wooded lots. Near hospitals, AUCTION! Tampa, FL, Saturday, schools & University of The South. WINDOW CLEANING Call George, 423-949- 6887 March 27. Offering 26 new QUIET GULF SHORES GOLF-GOLF-GOLF SANIBEL ISLAND packages with one Absolute to ttie 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Home highest bidder. Package includes WESTERN N.C. Lake Lure area's A better job from subfloor, logs, windows, doors, with Lanai. Two Bedrooms, Two Baths West Rock, 2/2 w/den, newest development. Big PLUS DEN!!! rafters, roof Seeking, porches, etc. mountain views with resort Private Beach Access; on lagoon. ALL DAY Call for info. 1- 80(7- 766-9474 amenities. Golf, tennis, hiking, on Beautiful lagoon LEXINGTON COUNTRY CLUB WINDOW CLEANING boating. Call now for -more with Seawall. Golf Privileges. Priscilla Murphy Realty $3.00 a window. DON'T MISS pOfl Beautiful information (800) 992-2502 Monthly Rentals. Annual Lease (239) 482-8040 Residential & commercial Georgia Mountain Golf community www.buffalojunction.com MAY SPECIAL: $1,100/monthly up to 3-Story with trout streams & Mountain $2,200 VyldwoodLakes unfurnished 10 yrs. exp. takes. Last chance for fairway and WESTERN R5 MOUNTAINS. SANIBEL mountain homesites. Free Golf JUNE, JULY AND Villa, 2Bedroom/2Bath/2Car. Pressure washing North Carolina Where there is HARBOURSIDE REALTY Living-room, dining-room and available Membership^! Prices from Cool Mountain Air, Views & FALL MONTHS AVAILABLE. $59,900. Excellent financing! (512) 402-0656 (239) 466-3313 master bedroom have new Free estimates. Stream, Homes, Cabins & Parquet floors; large kitchen Must see!! For early appointment. Acreage. CALL FOR FREE www.stidman.com/sanibel Reputable, prompt & Call (800) 522-1768, x12 BROCHURE OF MOUNTAIN SANIBEL BIZ - w/family room, den, glassed In courteous service. FOUR ACRES RIVERFRONT/ PROPERTY SALES. (800) 642- irS WHERE IT IS! tiled porch, laundry room, no- Satisfaction guaranteed. NEW •LO "THOMEG I - $99,900,—,- — -N..C- 5333. Realty of Murphy. 317 Sanibel 3 Br/2 Ba home on golf pets, $1,200/month plus: Lic/lns. MOUNTAINS. Panoramic river Peachtree St., Murphy, N.C. course with pool, furnished, near Riverfront rentals, Cape Coral utilities. Call, (239) 463-4833 (239) 567-3419 and mountain views and new 28906 beach. Avatlable April - December furnished or unfurnished with or 2100 sq. ft. log home materials www.realtyofmurphy.com and March and April, 2005. Call without pool/dock. Call Karen package. (800) 455-1981: EXT. Owner, (239) 472-7834. (239) 462-2697 Islander • Week of March 19-25, 2004 • 19B

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Total Rehab 3/2 Near Beach Near Beach Acreage- Super Clean Newer Condo Direct Gulf Front Condo Large Near Beach Canal Home Built in 1999.3 bedroom, 2 bath Boat clock and lift. Built in 1999 by With Canal. Private Oasis Free standing 3 bedroom, 3 bath Sandcastle Construction with Totally renovated by top notch Over two acres of private " with nice kitchen, bath & luxury home, contemporary laundry. Community has 3br/3.5ba, office, great rm, formal architect, cabinet maker §E complete with fruit trees, designed kitchen and baths. dining & living area, gourmet kitchen designers. Walk to the beach, or excellent amenities, great schools w/granite, large porch with industrial hop on the boat. Best of all caged pool, private lake. Mint and in a central location. Large family room & porch outdoor grilTHome has an elevator, worlds! $779,000 3/2 home with media rm & $149,000 overlooks Gulf. marble fireplace and vaulted ceilings gourmet kitchen. $629,900 $1,595,000 Large heated pool. $1,395,000

Captiva Get-A-Way Sandpiper Isles Canal Front Lake Front Private Island Escape ' Just completed olde Florida Beautiful preserve views with East End Homesite Three bedroom, two bath, pool Own your own island. The total style home. Four bedroom, each many upgrades, lots of glass. home built in 2002. Mint package. Deep water dockages with private bath. Roof top sun Cleared homesite located on and a great house complete the This home offers privacy, condition. Gated community. deck, pool, elevator. the convenient East End of property. 3/3 with a heated pool Fully furnished. security and amazing amenities. Moments to Sanibel beaches. overlooking Sah Carlos Bay. $2,195,000 $289,000 Sanibel. $418,000 $1,200,000 $379,000

Elegant Home w/Boat Dock Canal Front Under Construction Jonathan Harbour Breathtaking Gulf View/Sunsets Located in pretigious Catalpa Lovely three bedroom three bath 4br/4.5ba two story home just steps Brand new. 4 bedroom plus den, Superior corner unit with private to the beach. Second floormaste r great room, pool & spa. walk down from large lanai to the Cove this 4/4 home was built as direct access canal home. One bedroom suite with open sun deck. 15 pool & beach. Oversized living/ the.builders personal residence block from river. Caged pool x 30 heated pool with spa. Plans & Overlooking lake. Deep water dining area, new carpet/paint/ with all the bells and whistles with boat lift. specs available. Pre-construction access dock with boat lift. furniture. In a private complex of $750,000 $539,000 pricing. $2,495,000 Gated community. $1,245,000 only 9 units., $1,495,000

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Luxury Canal Home Stunning 3 bd/4 Turnkey Condo Near Sanibel Panoramic Gulf Views/Sunsets Not A "Lot" Like It! bh over 5,500 sq. ft. living area. Marble Beaches' Marina Access Enjoy wonderful views of the Absolutely stunning lake views floors, crown moldings, soaring Beautiful villa with marina access, ceilings, glass elevator, gourmet - high ceilings, 2 car garage, 18 inch Gulf of Mexico from this unique from this beautiful 3/4 acre lot. kitchen, cherry cabinets, granite diagonal tile throughout, awesome one acre building site on one of Great on/off island access. This countertops & wet bar. Large heated Sanibel's most pristine beaches. pool/spa, private dock, east end lake view, screen lanai, 8 ft. Doors, is a premier lot! $399,000 wet bar and much more ! $2,199,000 location, & much more. $1,999,999 $239,000 COLDWELL BANKER

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