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VOL 27, NO. 3 TUESDAY, JAN. 19,1988 TWO SECTIONS, 56 PAGES 50 CENTS Eight-year dream comes true with weekend grand opening celebration of new Barrier Island Center for the Arts By MARA VERTREES In 1979 there was joyment and to see what kind of a response they would Islander staff writer very little access to fine get from the community. Polly Matsumoto arts for Islanders; The fun begins remembers, "Because we had absolutely no money, A dream comes true this week for Barrier Island there was no Barbara Saturday evening we went to the Southwest Florida Symphony for help Group for the Arts. B. Mann Performing with an 'art safari' with our first event. Baritone Frank Guarrera was On Saturday evening, Jan. 23, BIG Arts members Arts Hall in Fort 6B coming for a performance with the symphony, and we will celebrate the official opening of the Barrier Island Myers, there was no said, 'Since he's going to be in town anyway ..."' Center for the Arts. The center adjacent City Hall on Lund-Toperzer theater Guarrera agreed to perform at the Sanibel Com- Dunlop Road represents the success of an 8%-year ef- company, there was not even a public radio station to munity Association. Today Pete Smith, who was the fort by a group dedicated to bringing arts to the provide classical music or jazz. BIG Arts founders first president of the organization and who still serves Islands. Mike Klein, Louise Johnson, Pete Smith, Polly Mat- on the board of directors, fondly remembers the even- BIG Arts was conceived in anger by a handful of sumoto and Emil Fray, among others, all saw a very ing as "one of our golden moments." local artists who were opposed to a tax the city impos- real need on Sanibel for an organization whose focus More than 200 people showed up for that evening of ed on Island artists in the summer of 1979. Their would be the fine arts. classical music. Attendance was enough to pay for the discussion of the tax evolved into one about the need As soon as this small group organized, its numbers performer and also enough to convince BIG Arts for an organization to promote artists and the fine arts began to grow. organizers of a definite demand on the Islands for the on the Islands. Then they decided to form just such a A few months later the BIG Arts core decided to group themselves. stage an evening of classical music for their own en- Please see ARTS CENTER, page 24A New bank will open in temporary trailer early next month
By BARBARA BRUNDAGE Islander staff writer
The newly chartered Community Bank of the Islands will open for business early next month in a temporary structure on 2.15 acres just east of the new 7-Eleven store on Periwinkle Way. The Planning Commission last Tues- V * day approved a temporary use permit to place a pre-fabricated building on the site f for the operation of the commercial bank You are getting very sleepy../ until a permanent facility can be constructed. Hypnotist Jim Wand James Lowman, CBOTI's chief ex- ecutive officer and chairman of the board, told the commission that construc- convinced 10 people tion of the 5,000-square-foot facility is set to begin April 18. It should be completed on Captiva of just that by Aug. 31, Lowman said. By SUZETTE BEIGEL Please see BANK, page 23A Islander staff writer A single red light flickered nervously on the stage. All around, people sat with eyes glued INDEX to the light. Slowly, one by one, 10 pairs of eyes got heavy. Heads dropped and shoulders 17A sagged. Cltvside All was calm in the Crow's Nest lounge at Fishing tips 16B 'Tween Waters Inn after about seven Milestones 13A minutes. The audience was amazed. The 10 8B 11 Movie review people on stage were in a hypnotic state of works his magic at 'Twee mind. Top: The audience roared Recreation 12B when Dr. Jim Wand's subjects Waters Inn. Photos by Ricki Refuge report 3B Please see HYPNOTIST, page 21A "went under." Above: Wand Kosakow Cooper. Service directory 20B WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20 Society. Donations requested at the Nature orientation course for new • 7:30 A.M., Putting Pelican restaurant • door. residents of the Islands. Call 472-2329 THIS WEEK Regular meeting of the Sanibel-Captiva for information. ON THE Kiwanis Club. Visitors welcome. • 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., Island Historical o Museum - Open to the public free of • 11 A.M. to 6 P.M., Sanibel Community 55 > ISLANDS • 1 P.M., Sanibel Community Associa- charge, next to Sanibel City Hall. Association - Antiques and collectibles z Tuesday, Jan. 19,1988 tion • "Bridge for Fun" under the direc- show. Admission $2. o 2A • 1:30 P.M., Sanibel Community m Island Shorts tion of Roger Dickinson. 3J Association - "Duplicate Bridge" under • 1 P.M., Visitor Center at the J.N. "This Week On the Islands" lists • 6:30 P.M., Sanibel Community the direction of Sterling Bassett. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge c meetings and programs scheduled dur- a> - "Life At Salt Point," and "Life Between CO Zontians plan bigger, better Community Services Day ing the next seven days on Sanibel and Association • Regular dinner meeting of a the Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club. Visitors • 7 P.M., Sanibel Community Associa- The Tides," free films focusing on the 09 WEATHER Captiva. Items for the calendar should e tion • Safe boating class sponsored by waters off Salt Point, Calif., and on the be kept brief and should be typed and welcome. Art show, raffle prizes will join service agencies for fair the Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron. intertidal zone that is so important to WATCH submitted no later than noon Friday for 3 the entire marine ecosystem. inclusion In the next Tuesday's paper. O> A small but energetic group of alcoholics and drug addicts, a fine boutiques will welcome par- THURSDAY, JAN. 21 FRIDAY, JAN. 22 executive business women on radio reading service for the blind, ticipating organizations and the • 9 to 11 A.M., Sanibel Community • 7:30 A.M., Coconut Grove restaurant • • 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M., Island Historical public along the boardwalk that TUESDAY, JAN. 19 Association • Shelters will bring the Regular meeting of the Sanibel-Captiva to Temperatures will warm up this week with Sanibel-Captiva has come up with a group dedicated to protecting Museum • Open free to the public, next winds among the shops. Each of • 8:30 A.M., J.N. "Ding" Darling Na- results of their morning beachcoming to Rotary Club. Visitors welcome. co highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s and lows a new way to combine fun and the rights of abused children, and to Sanibel City Hall. oo tional Wildlife Refuge • Tour of the the SCA for identification and counting oo in the 60s. Skies will stay partly cloudy with a education for Community Services a program matching needy the shops has contributed a raffle refuge: "What's That Bird? Birds com- as part of the 1988 Great Shell Count • 9 A.M. • Visitor Center parking lot, J.N. chance of showers on Thursday. Day on Saturday, Jan. 30. children with foster parents. prize, and a winning ticket will be • 4 TO 6 P.M., Island art galleries - "Art drawn every hour from 10 a.m. to 2 monly found on the refuge." Meet at the sponsored by the Sanibel-Captiva Shell "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Last week's weather as recorded at the The women all belong to the Zon- In addition to learning about the safari" exhibits, followed by exhibit and Visitor Center flagpole. Regular en- Club. • Field trip sponsored by the Sanibel- Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce was as ta Club of Sanibel-Captiva, a myriad of services available, p.m. on Community Services Day, art auction from 6 TO 8 P.M. at the new trance fees apply. Captiva Audubon Society. follows: world-wide classified service those who attended learned how Saturday, Jan. 30. Barrier Island Center for the Arts. organization. Zontians are their own time and talents could Nearly 200 organizations have • 9 A.M. to NOON - Outdoor workshop • 9 A.M. TO NOON, Barrier Island of the Sanibel-Captiva Art League • 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M., Sanibel Community HIGH LOW RAIN dedicated to promoting the be used by the various agencies, been invited to display their pam- Center for the Arts • Sanibel-Captiva Art followed by sack lunch and critique at Association - Quilt and ethnic craft Monday, Jan. 11 62 53 .84 welfare of their communities on a many of which rely heavily on phlets and spread the word about SUNDAY, JAN. 24 League workshop. Bring your own sup- the Pirate Playhouse. Bring your own show. Tuesday, Jan. 12 72 43 .00 local level and to improving the volunteers. their work. • NOON to 5 P.M., Sanibel Community plies for this session on still life. supplies. Also at 10 A.M., SCA • Line dancing Wednesday, Jan. 13 74 55 .00 legal, political, economic and pro- Community Human Services Along with picking up important Association • Antiques and collectibles classes with instructor Bob Walker. $3 Thursday, Jan. 14 73 51 .00 fessional status of women around Day was such a resounding suc- information, browsers will enjoy show. Admission $2. • 9 TO 10 A.M., Sanibel Community • 10 to 11:30 A.M., Sanibel Community per session. Friday, Jan. 15 .00 the world. cess that Zontians decided to an art show of posters and murals 66 51 Association • Exercise for over-55ers. $5 Church - "Living Again" group discus- Saturday, Jan. 16 71 50 .00 When the Sanibel-Captiva Zonta repeat the event during the winter created by students in grades one • 1 TO 5 P.M., Barrier Island Center for per session. sion for bereaved persons. Call Jean • 1 TO 4 P.M., SCA • Backgammon Sunday, Jan. 17 72 50 J26 chapter was founded in the spring season, when even more people through five at Sanibel Elemen- the Arts • Grand opening celebration for of 1987, its 22 charter members could benefit from the wealth of in- tary School. The theme for the art- Denyes, 472-2344, for information. strategy class instructed by Pat the Island community. • 2 P.M., Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Also at 10 A.M., SCCF Native Plant Eichenlaub. $4 per session. temperatures shows had to decide on a project to pro- formation that the various agen- work is "Helping Others." Island A check of last year's cies provided. artists Polly and Amy Matsumoto Foundation • "Lethal Yellowing In Nursery • Lecture on the basic care and the weather was a little warmer last year vide a worthwhile service to - Islanders and to give their fledgl- Zonta's second Community will judge the posters on the day of Palms," presented by Victor Yingst of maintenance of native and exotic • 7:30 P.M., Sanibel Community MONDAY, JAN. 25 the fair, and ribbons will be the Lee County Extension Service. orchids. Association - Second meeting of begin- HIGH LOW RAIN ing club visibility. Human Services Day has been • 1 to 4 P.M., Captiva Community awarded. Following the judging, And also at 10 A.M., Sanibel Com- ning birders class sponsored by the Monday, Jan. 12,1987 .00 Last June the first-ever Zonta fine-tuned somewhat from the Center- Indoor workshop of the Sanibel- 61 41 the posters will be offered for sale • 3 P.M., Sanibel Congregational United munity Association • Current events Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society. Cost: Tuesday, Jan. 13,1987 43 .00 Community Human Services Day club's first effort. To start with, Captiva Art League. 67 to the public. Church of Christ - Annual meeting of discussion group moderated by Bob $10. For information call 472-0512. And Wednesday, Jan. 14,198/r 47 .00 was held at the Sanibel Communi- the name has been changed to 72 Friends In Service Here. All FISH Maurer. $4 per session. photographic techniques course with in- Thursday, Jan. 15,1987 53 .00 ty Association. Representatives "Community Services Day" so Mark your calendar now so you • 7:30 P.M., Sanibel Community 74 volunteers and anyone interested in structor Roy Davis. Cost: $3. For infor- Friday, Jan. 16,1987 57 .00 from more than 20 human service that organizations such as Care won't forget about Zonta's Com- Association • "Duplicate Bridge" under 76 agencies from the Islands and learning more about the organization • 8 P.M., Sanibel Community Associa- mation call 472-0848. Saturday, Jan. 17,1987 62 .00 and Rehabilitation of Wildlife, munity Services Day from 10 a.m. the direction of Jean Scott. 78 throughout Lee County set up Protection of Animal Welfare are welcome. tion • "America the Beautiful," a slide Sunday, Jan. 18,1987 78 65 .00 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at The booths and distributed to Islanders Society, the Sanibel-Captiva Con- Village shopping center. You show presented by outdoor SATURDAY, JAN. 23 information about their respective servation Foundation, the Lee stand to benefit in two ways: • 7:30 P.M., Sanibel Community photographer Charlie Heidecker. Spon- • 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. - Sanibel- Midwesterners thawed out this week as organizations and the many ser- County Humane Society and many First, you might learn about a Association • Weekly Bingo game. sored by the Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Captiva Conservation Foundation - temperatures rose in their part of the country. vices they provide. others whose missions are service provided in Lee County Things in New England, however, remained bit- Those who attended Community directed more toward animals and that could meet a need for yourself terly cold. Here's a look at highs and lows Human Services Day learned the environment can participate. or for someone in your family or recorded over the weekend: about, among other things: a Community Human Services your circle of friends; and LOW HIGH shelter for battered women, a Day '88 has been moved from the Second, you might learn about 03 32 center for visually impaired peo- community association to The an agency or organization that THE BEST OF FLORIDA LIVING Albany, N.Y. Watch sunsets and river- Birmingham, Ala. 28 55 ple, a home for AIDS victims, a Village shopping center at 2340 could use your expertise and HOLLAND AMERICA/ half-way house for recovering Periwinkle Way. The center's 11 energy as a volunteer. boats from your seawalled Columbus, Ohio 25 50 two B0, two BA home with WESTOURS Hartford, Conn. -4 33 family room, fireplace, Indianapolis, Ind. 29 57 Top Haf will highlight top-notch 60th birthday at community association den, boathouse, double Memphis, Tenn. 33 56 garage and more $138,000. 21 49 Pittsburgh, Penn. The Sanibel Community Association begins a year dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a special showing of the Fred Portland, Me. 00 30 CLUETT REALTY of celebration in honor of its 60th birthday at the next Astaire-Ginger Rogers classic film, "Top Hat" at 7:30 06 42 35%OFF Richmond, Va. meeting Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the SCA hall on p.m. ALASKA 15 38 (813) 694-7474, ask for Aggie Washington, D.C. Periwinkle Way. Admission for the entire evening is $6 per person ALL SESAME STREET All SCA members, new Islanders and anyone in- and is limited to the first 100 people who make their terested in learning more about the association is in- reservations at the SCA office between 9 a.m. and 2 PRODUCTS vited for happy hour beginning at 6 p.m., followed by p.m. weekdays. test Selection "IT SQUEAKS FOR ITSELF" On tht Islands 48 Different Cruise Tours 2400 Palm Ridge Rd. available in 1988 (813) 472-2233 25 Years Ago This Week water might be insufficient to meet demands, com- Sanibel, Florida January 17,1963 missioners last week voted to continue hearings on re- Book before January 31 Miss Edie Mugridge of the "Glory of the Sea" shell REMEMBER quests for city development permits. and shop has donated to the Shell Fair one of the most WHEN? beautiful shell tables ever to be raffled off. It contains 5 Years Ago This Week shells from Sanibel waters, including a rare junonia, a January 18,1983 • Business and Personal Tax Return SAVE golden olive, a golden cat's eye and an orange fan. 15 Years Ago This Week Sanibel founding father and former mayor Porter Preparation January 18,1973 • Forms Available for All States Fire Control District Commissioner Pat Murphy has Goss accepted an appointment to the Lee County Com- Two well-known Captiva craftsmen, Hazel Roberts mission District 1 seat Monday morning. been advised that the new fire truck for Sanibel will be and Pintard Mills, will exhibit their works at the Cap- delivered Jan. 25. The truck combines the best tiva Community Center. Mrs. Roberts will display her The Chicago Lyric Chamber Ensemble assembled THOMAS R. LOUWERS, M.S.T. See us for details & brochures features of both the volume type pumper and the high indigenous weaving of wall hangings and Mrs. Mills 1619 Periwinkle Way, Suite 102 PLAY THE FLORIDA pressure fogging operation. on the Lighthouse beach for a concert last weekend. will show her driftwood mobiles. The artists will More than 100 music lovers and beachgoers enjoyed donate half the proceeds from the sale of their craft the performance which was sponsored by BIG Arts. 472-5152 The Islander teen club reporter Chris Gault items to the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation LOTTERY at reported that the most-listened-to records at 1962 Foundation. Island holiday parties were "Mashed Potatoes," David La Croix of Gainesville has been offered the position of Sanibel city attorney to replace outgoing at- Picaflic "Joey Dee at Peppermint Lounge" and "Peter, Paul Because of the winter drought, water useage on torney Neal Bowen. and Mary." lawns, shrubs and car washing is limited to Mondays BINGO Home Video and Entertainment only on Sanibel east from Rabbit Road; Thursday only on Sanibel west of Rabbit Road including Captiva. 1 Year Ago This Week 20 Years Ago This Week January 20,1987 January 18,1968 10 Years Ago This Week The Sanibel Community Association's roast of Ur- TONIGHT January 17,1978 ban Palmer delighted both the audience and the guest Postmaster General Lawrence O'Brien announced of honor last week. True to the style xrf a roast, the AND EVERY TUESDAY last week that a contract has been awarded to build a An Island patrolman put a speedy end to a beach evening was full of good-natured barbs. post office at Sanibel. The one-story building will be party around a bonfire on the Island last week when he 7:30 P.M. 472-3117 air-conditioned and will offer more working room than discovered that the revellers had no permit for their Real estate professionals report record sales in the the* present building; 1,200 square fet of interior space fire. A permit from the firedepartment is required for final days of 1986 as buyer and sellers alike scurried to AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER compared with 600 square feet in the present building. an open fire on Sanibel. take advantage of changes in the federal tax laws. HOURS 2418 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel Island 2173 PERIWINKLE WAY 11-8 MTh, 11-9 F-Sa Bailey's General Store advertised ice cream for 39 Sanibel planning commissioners still are worried Closed Sunday Evening & Weekend Emergencies The Planning Commission has approved a develop- In Anchor Point on Periwinkle Way. next to C&S Bank 472-1856 cents a gallon, lettuce for 19 cents a head, and a six- about the Island's potable water supply. Concerned by ment permit for Merrill Lynch Realty to remove a JTSFOR pack of Drewry's beer for 79 cents. the current uncertainties surrounding the Island's Serving Sanibel Since 1976 towering Australian pine tree from in front of the of- SANIBEL ISLAND • 4720077 Maureen E. Smitt. CTC water situation and the possibility that the supply of fice on Periwinkle Way. AND $250 Police beat Continued Ul POLICE Q z BEAT bedroom window. Taken from the Police responded to a silent alarm at home were a man's black sapphire Casa Ybel resort just before 1 a.m. ring, a gold bangle bracelet, a Seiko Thursday, Jan. 14. Arrested at the — - - - i All information in the following reports was taken watch, a rubalite pendant with mat- scene were Christopher Kobut, 24, and It starts with a warm smile and a hot cup •» directly from Sanibel Police Department records. ching earrings and ring, a diamond- Pete Kobut, 22, of Grosse Point, Mich. of fresh-brewed coffee Then it's up to you -^ oo — eggs and cnsp bacon, omelets, pancakes, eo ruby-sapphire ring, gold dolphin earr- The men had bolt cutters in their at Police looked for but did not find a gray BMW whose ings, an antique pocket watch and a waffles, our famous gourmet French toast -^»- possession and reportedly admitted to and more., served while it's hot and priced to please at occupants drove off with two pink plastic flamingoes pair of ruby cuff links. burglarizing the Hilton beach rental valued at $10 from Timbers restaurant on Jan. io hut Jan. 13. Police stopped several cars but found no flamingoes Articles of clothing and other The men were charged with two Captain Walter has just the thing for every appetite, light to hearty miscellaneous items were stolen from counts each of burglary of a structure. Choose from our menu of crisp salads, soups and sandwiches, burgers Police are investigating the theft of several items a rental hut at the Sanibel Hilton bet- The man had the items stolen from the and hot croissant sandwiches ? from a car parked at the Lighthouse bayside park Sun- ween 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, and 7 beach hut in their car. The items were •o day afternoon, Jan. 10. A black purse containing $105 (0 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. The items returned to the owner. a> cash and a Mastercard, a 35mm camera valued at were valued at $570. Every table is the Captain's table at the Quarterdeck Let Captain $200, a pair of prescription glasses, and a leather- Walter fill you to the scuppers with fresh seafood and steaks bound Bible were stolen. The owners did not notice the Two soda machines were broken into Sanibel police arrested a Naples man at Bailey's shopping center early Fri- items were missing until they had returned to their for possession of marijuana after they EARLY DINER SPECIALS, ONLY $6.95 Fort Myers Beach motel. day morning, Jan. 15. A padlock was every day from 5 to 6 p.m. responded to a complaint about a loud cut on the Pepsi machine and the cover beach pary on West Gulf Drive late pried off of the Coke machine. Approx- Shortly before midnight Sunday, Jan. 10, police Wednesday night, Jan. 13. Floyd imately $550 in quaters was taken from Distinguished flag awakened a Lexington, Ky., man they found sleeping Walker, 32, of Frances Avenue in the coin boxes. The empty boxes were in a house under construction on Rabbit Road. A resi- Naples was charged with a misde- found in the swale area off of Tarpon Jim Hermes, president of the Sanibel-Captiva The flag, a gift from U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, has dent next door had called police when he saw a car in meanor possession. Bay Road. Chamber of Commerce, raised a new American flag the driveway. The man was given a stern warning and flown over the nation's Capitol building in escorted off the Island. 8 na in front of the "front desk of the Islands" last week. Washington, D.C. Photo by Ricki Kosakow Cooper. "Fresh and Relaxed"* * * Sometime between the Saturday afternoon, Jan 9 Jean LeBoeuf, News-Press and Monday morning, Jan. 11, items valued at close to $1,000 were stolen from a storage shed at Tracy's Car Correction Captiva accident claims the life of Iowa vacationer Wash. Missing from the shed are three buffers a CROW staff member Karen Ell- "Best BREAKFAST on the Islands" radio, 12 bottles of polish and one dozen trigger spray J Ing was Incorrectly Identified as a Taste of the Islands 1987 By SUZETTE BEIGEL radio dispatcher Sara Jackson heads. CROW volunteer last week. We Islander staff writer in serious but stable condition un- said. til he was released Sunday. also reported that various CROW Five time winner! Thomas Toombs of North Ridge, Police are investigating the burglary that took place volunteers were taking this or- A one-car accident on Captiva Captiva firefighter Paul Garvey Calif., was driving the 1988 arrived on the scene shortly after at a house on Junonia Street between of 2 and 7 • 25 p m phaned two-week old fawn to their "Best LUNCH on the Islands" Road resulted in the death of an Chrysler convertible. Toombs and he heard the noise from his nearby Monday, Jan. 11. Subjects climbed the cross supports homes to care for it overnight. In- Iowa man last Friday, Jan. 15. three of the four other passengers home. Two Captiva firemen and at the rear of the home and cut a screen to enter stead, the fawn was taken to staff Taste of the Islands 1984 Russell Adams, 28, of Des were treated and released at Lee two volunteers arrived moments Every room was entered and searched for valuables' quarters at CROW so It could be Moines, Iowa, died after the car in Memorial Hospital following the later. Owners reported that a high school class ring a fed throughout the night and he which he was riding struck a tree accident. The other passengers Garvey said the driver and diamond-sapphire ring and a bottle of Southern Com- was never off the premises. The just before 2 a.m. The accident oc- were Christopher Fisher of Tracy, fort whiskey were stolen. fawn was transported Friday to a curred 200 yards before the en- another passenger were riding in Qaapfcerdeck Calif., and Greg Bruce, Warren the front seat. Adams was among permanent care animal facility • •:. OFSANIBEL trance to South Seas Plantation. Atwood and Mike Eno, addresses More than $6,500 worth of jewelry was stolen from a in Englewood, Fla. The Islander The driver was northbound on the passengers in the back seat. 1625 Periwinkle Way, next to C&S Bank unknown. FHP troopers said the men were home on Oliva Street sometime during the day Mon- regrets the errors. Photo by Rickl 472-1033 .-.-• Captiva Road when he failed to Eno was the only passenger not day, Jan. 11. Thieves gained entry by forcing open a Kosakow Cooper. Breakfast 8-12 • Lunch 11 2 30 • Dinner 5 9 30 negotiate a curve and crashed into not wearing seatbelts. Sunday Breakfast 8 2 released from the hospital Friday. Jackson said charges against porch door and climbing through an unlocked the tree, Florida Highway Patrol He was in the Intensive Care Unit the driver are pending. Please see POLICE BEAT, next page
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9 6A Priscilla Murphy 55 Commentary Tuesday, Jan. 19,1988 D PMR m Realty, Inc. 3D On the Islands, the rules are fdifferenterf 'It could only o« . One of the most inspired ad campaigns I see today •4. Take your garbage out the night before pick-up - fi» offers a true picture of Florida by promoting the Speaking of raccoons ... I once saw a whimsical por- A DOUBLE OPPORTUNITY state's stubborn indifference. "In Florida, the rules trayal of this situation that was too true to be funny. happen here...' You're only a short walk to the Gulf from our 3 are different," reads the headline above anti-digital- A coon, with flashlight and inherent bandit's mask, C watch, anti-three-piece-suit artwork. conveniently located duplex property. It comes a • This is another one of those "it could only was breaking the code on a combination lock chain- with two, two bedroom-one bath units that are Though this proclamation ap- ed around a garbage can. happen on Sanibel" stories of which we are plies to most of Florida, it does completely furnished. This is a solid income so fond. It comes from The Islander's own Raccoons and crows present us with the Island producing opportunity for the real estate buyer not quite go the distance for life Dilemma: If you leave the trash in the house, you looking for good rental property on the Islands
00 At the December meeting of the Ding every bired in the vicinity was in the CO DarJ'ng Advisory Committee, Dr. air soaring, wheeling and diving in c a Calvin Brown, representative for the complete disarray. Hundreds of (A oT THE PROFESSIONALS a. Committee of Neighborhoods Associa- widgeon, teal, pintails, shovelers, etc., 03 tion, reported an unusual phenomena, clouded the sky. But why? You guessed < (0 3 which shall be described as "panic in it. A lone eagle was cruising high SB c 3 the sky." It seems the ducks in the west overhead. impoundment of the refuge flew up in On that day the sanctuary was >« CO unison as a bald eagle approached bumper-to-bumper with autos of holi- •wo overhead. day visitors. I hope they, too, observed .3 FANTASY ISLAND Around noontime Dec. 30 my wife the performance. CO HOMES and I were returning home via the Tom Sharp s CONDOMINIUMS Wildlife Drive. As we rounded the cor- Sanibel WUTHERING WHITES ner and approached the tower, we POINTE SANTO GULF FRONT CAPTIVA ESTATE Can you hear your heartbeat? A magnificent Captiva estate, offers a lovely Goss Continued from page 6A That was the question put to Preschool visited the Sanibel Fire DE SANIBEL Station last week. Photo by Rlcki 2400 sq. ft., three bedroom, three bath Cullom Gilbert by EMT Kevin he has provided me with some sort of Sincerely, Poelker when Gilbert and his Kosakow Cooper. #C-21 — Two bedrooms, two baths, com main house, and a charming 1000 sq. ft. confirmation of his talents. It does my H.J.Campbell Jr. classmates from St. Isabel's pletely furnished, good rental potential one bedroom, one bath guest house. Built ego good. Thank you, Porter. New Hyde Park, NY $245,000. in 1984 on 1.1 acres on the Gulf with 175' Fantasy Island of prime beachfront on one of the few #E-2 — Completely refurbished first floor existing beaches on Captiva. The estate walk-out unit, great rental history Property Sales features a self cleaning pool, 150-year-old Bike paths arc for bikes, not cars. $253,000. &Management Corp. Buttonwood trees and the kind of landscap- ing that affords total privacy. Call 472-5021 Don't drive
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RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Right here on Sanibel... ou cannot block the eventually realize my flow of life; there- goal of being able to help A FINE GREEK Y fore, you need to other people." WIL'S LANDING RESTAURANT prepare for old age so She had left Austria for SEAFOOD HOUSE for everything as to be able to enjoy it. America with her young Family Owned & Operated for 30 Years 3 That is the message brother when the Ger- Ingeborg Mauksch hopes mans marched into her Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 Days A Week • Sunday Breakfast to convey to participants homeland. Their parents FROM SOUP TO NUTS, in her upcoming remained behind, believ- Corner of Tarpon Bay Road & Periwinkle Way 472-1366 workshop on Sanibel Ingeborg Mauksch in her Fort Myers office of Redi-Care Home Health Services. ing firmly that "nothing Mon.-Sat. 11AM to 10PM - Sun. 8AM to 9PM Reservations Suggested FRESH FISH TO PRIME CUTS! called "Aging Joyfully." terrible would happen," She knows of what she speaks. Mauksch says. Although they survived the RAW OYSTERS • OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER • OYSTERS Mauksch has lectured about aging to groups of Holocaust, (hey suffered horribly during it. ROMANOFF • RAW CLAWS • CLAWS CASINO • retirees, to nurses and to young people faced with PEEL'N' EAT SHRIMP V STUFFED MUSHROOMS • NACHO8 • Age: "People can usually figure Since then the health, education and welfare of caring for elderly parents (the latter session she the state of Israel has become a major compo- POTATO SKINS • ONION RINGS • SOUPS • CAESAR SALAD • titles "What Your Parents Would Like You To that out." nent of Mauksch's life. She is this year's presi- SEAFOOD SALAD • DINNER SALAD • COMBOS • SURF & TURF Know About Growing Older"). And as a nurse for dent of the Jewish Federation of Lee County, STEAKS -RIBS* CHICKEN FETTUCINI • LIVE MAINE LOBSTER the past 48 years, she has worked with elderly whose members share her dedication to effecting people and seen first-hand the problems confron- Profession: President of Redi- COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP 'STUFFED SHRIMP • STIR FRY8 • a difference in Israel. SCALLOPS • SEAFOOD PASTA • DAILY SPECIALS ON FRESH ting them. Care Home Health Services But fellow Jews are not the only .ohjects-of Sanibel as a community probably has fewer and partner in Path Seekers of Mauksch's desire to help mankind. MARKET FISH INCLUDING GROUPER-SNAPPER- people who face growing older with no prepara- Sanibel. As a nurse, of course, she helps those who are SWORDFISH - TUNA - POMPANO - DOLPHIN - SHARK - tion, Mauksch says. "People here seem to be sick. ETC. -ETC. • ASSORTED SANDWICHES • DESSERTS... j enlightened somewhat," she explains. "They As an administrator (she holds a master's . .. AND LOTS MORE! want to take an active part in growing older; Roots: "I was born in Austria, degree in administration of schools of nursing they don't want it just to 'happen' to them." but I left my homeland under from Columbia University and a doctorate in But still, Mauksch believes there is a need for educational administration from the University p For those great cook-outs her "Aging Joyfully" workshop on the Island. It such traumatic circumstances that my sense of roots was of Chicago), she helps other nurses and aspiring .. and dinners at homc.shop is the first of five she and her new partner, men- nurses be better at their profession. WIL'S LANDING FISH MARKET for tal health counselor Maggie Mullins, have plann- destroyed." As president of the Fort Myers-based Redi- Daily Fresh Fish, Stone Crab Claws, ed here this winter. Subsequent workshops will Care Home Health Services, she organizes a fleet address bioenergetics, coping with change, and of nurses and nurse practitioners who take their Soups, Salads, Etc. how the women's movement has affected men Pleasures: Swimming, reading, baking, knitting and "convers- services to patients' homes. (this one, titled "For Men Only", will be con- And as a partner in Path Seekers of Sanibel, ducted by Mauksch's son who is a family ing about issues of she hopes to reach members of the community Happy Hour & Raw Bar Specials therapist in Seattle, Wash.). significance." who are not sick but who seek personal insight to The women's movement has had an enormous improve their daily lives. When the day is done, 4 PM to 7 PM impact on Mauksch's direction as a nurse and an Looking for a waterfront educator. Her chosen profession has changed Mentor. "I admire any woman Before she came to Florida in 1981, Mauksch hideaway that's far from the relax in a spacious 2-bedrbom, for six years occupied the Potter Chair at 2!/z-bath residence nestled Dinner Served 5 PM to 10 PM perhaps more than any other as a result of the of action, courage and maddening crowds and close movement, and she has charted those changes Vanderbilt University (the first nursing school in amid the palms...with tennis resoluteness. Barbara Jordan, the country to establish a permanently endowed to the fighting fish? through dozens articles and books directed Look, to Bocilla Island Club, courts, swimming pool, fishing toward her colleagues in the field. Elizabeth Holtzman and Gloria chair). "I feel it is presumptious to call myself pier and clubhouse ready for Winner of •accomplished,"' she says, although the Potter overlooking Charlotte Harbor When Mauksch graduated from nursing school Steinem are among my on the northern end of Pine your enjoyment. You're just FIVE Chair most certainly is reserved for nurses and minutes by boat to Gulf at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, she mentors." administrators of accomplishment. Island...and just minutes away "Taste of the had been taught "to help the physician with bis beaches and island ports-of- Islands'* jacket and then to stand back and let him walk Among her own accomplishments: 14 years in from Boca Grande Pass. leadership roles in the American Nurses Associa- call...only minutes by car to Dining Awards LANDING first into the elevator." Words off encouragement: We offer a fully equipped golf, shops and restaurants. "We did everything we were told to do, but we tion (of 1,800,000 RNs in the United States, fewer marina.. .fuel and charters, "Above all, maintain a balance than 500 belong to the ANA); 37 articles and 15 Bocilla Island Club.. .close initiated very little, if anything, ourselves," she between doing things for ship's store, launching ramp books published on nursing; one of eight nurses and dockage (with 3' draft). to the action, away from the RESTAURANT * LOUNGE » FISH MARKET says. "Much of our time was spent keeping crowds, in the middle of all the things neat and clean, folding linens and arrang- others and doing things for invited to join eight doctors on the National Joint Imagine...just steps from your Practice Commission; and one of 40 nurses who fun! Gome out today for a ing flowers." yourself." door to your dock, with every- OPEN DAILY • 4 PM - 1 PM Today, she says with pride, nurses are trained belong to the Institute of Medicine of the National "coast-to-coast" tour of Academy of Sciences. thing you need for a beautiful Bocilla to develop detailed patient plans. They complete day on the water FISH MARKET • 11 AM • 9 PM • 472-5339 assessments upon which physicans rely, and they Wish: "For world peace and the She moved to Sanibel two years ago and shares Island Club! good feelings among peoples a home here with Aaron Ritvo. They are not mar- close at hand. EXPIRES 1-25-88 use instruments that 30 years ago were reserved ried — a fact that Mauksch says she knows is -ier-iithe^pctqr'^ holy hands." that would come with that "frowned upon" by a certain segment of the com- BE SEATED BY Although she recognized its unfairness, peace." 00' munity. "Aaron is widowed, and I went through a FURNISHED MODEL 6:00 PM ANT FULL |l Mauksch says as a young nurse she did not re- devastating divorce after 28 years of marriage," OPEN DAILY ENTREE'I sent the system. "I was less angry than many of she says. "Neither of us wants marriage again FROM $119,900 AND RECEIVE. . 5 DINNER II my colleagues," she says. "I was extremely right now." DOES HOT INCLUDE LOBSTER OK STEAKS grateful to be in America and to have a chance By Cindy Chalmers P.O. BOX 700, ON PERIWINKLE ACROSS FROM THE GULF STATION BOCILLA REALTY BOKEELIA. FL 33922 for the education that I knew would help me Photo by Ricki Kosakow Cooper Please see MAUKSCH, page 13A 1200 PERIWINKLE WAY • 472-4772 COMPANY, LTD. 813/283-7070 Licensed Real Estate Broker < CM CEPD commissioners ELECTRIC REAL ESTATE UJ o add to meeting schedule rovincial z UPDATE Cfl CO SANIBEL THE ISLAND'S BOUTIQUE American &European Robert "Bob" Gawle as renourishment nears O The Brisker REALTOR-Associate m is a countertop By SUZETTE BEIGEL 3D co Islander staff writer Handcrafts MOVE IN BEFORE CLOSE oo dehumidifier that QUESTION: Is there any keeps food fresh, warm and crun- way we can move into a o. a> Captiva Erosion Prevention District commissioners fit great sale! chy. Even salt and sugar stay free expressed optimism last Wednesday about house we plan to bay prior to the date of dosing? flowing. The Brisker uses a renourishing Captiva's shoreline this summer. 30% 40% 50% minimum of electricity, is cost effi- With that timetable in mind, they voted unanimous- Answer: The purchase ly to begin holding special meetings for in-depth and sale contract should be • Sportswear cient and U.L. approved. The definite about when posses- • Golf Skirts discussions about the renourishment project. I sion of the premises is to be •o • Skirts Brisker is a must for high humidity CO • Dresses During last week's 7%-hour meeting the commis- delivered to the buyer. In a> most cases, it will be concur- to .3 • Blouses • Sweaters kitchens. sioners voted to continue discussion of several agenda items to Monday, Jan. 18. Special attention was rent with the closing. s • Swimwear • and more A Landmark for Fine Gifts, However, the contract can It's the freshest idea in town. devoted to the critical path schedule at the meeting make provisions for such ARRANGEMENTS CAN BARGAIN RACKS Monday. handling. Normally there BE HADE to move into 32 Periwinkle Place The critical path management plan allows each would be a specific date by home before closing date. Corner CasaYbel & Periwinkle commissioner to be directly involved in the restora- which, in any event, the 472-1070 Shopping Center NOW AT seller must deliver posses- 472-2443 tion project. Each commissioner has an area — i.e., sion, and there can be ar- state funding, bank loans or permit approvals — to THE OLD CAFUVA HOUSE rangements expressed in the monitor for the entire board. contract whereby the buyers A special meeting set for Friday, Jan. 29, will focus 'Tween Waters Inn pays rent to the seller for the A taxing subject time he occupies the The Village, 2340 Periwinkle W«y on updates of the financial plan and bond resolution. Captiva Rd., Captiva premises prior to the title Sanibel, Florida 33957 At the meeting last week, financial consultant Carl Lee County Property Appraiser Ken Wilkin- being transferred. Consult Bastnew (813) 472-1546 Hensley said it would be premature for the CEPD to son, right, was the guest speaker at the annual your attorney. Beridenee (813) 332-1246 approach a bank about the bonding issue until "all the meeting of the Committee of Neighborhoods Gulf-Front Association last Thursday. To an audience of cards are on the table." Further discussion on this issue will be held at the Jan. 29 meeting. Also at that about 60 Islanders, Wilkinson explained his meeting, the board will adopt the final bond resolu- state-wide "Save Our Homes" campaign to tion. A draft of the resolution was submitted for the place a 3 percent cap on the annual Increase In commissioners' review last week. valuation on a piece of property. Photo by Rlckl MARSHALL H. HOLTZ Homesites For Sale Kosakow Cooper. Licensed Real Estate Broker A meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2, will address benthic Escape to Florida's out island resort and discover an unspoiled island property on Florida's Gulf coast. monitoring of the borrow site and the groin extension M. PATRICIA RENZ exceptional opportunity to acquire your own part of Wide uncrowded beaches, "Old Florida" style at Blind Pass. Benthic monitoring involves taking in- Licensed Real Estate Broker a rare beachfront paradise. vacation homes, and a full complement of resort fauna samples from 23 stations along Captiva's beach. ROSANNE ONDARCHO On beautiful Palm Island, with convenient access amenities and professional management services — CEPD consultant Tom Campbell of Coastal Plann- Licensed Real Estate Broker via Harbortown Marina, PALM ISLAND RESORT all add up to a unique opportunity that deserves the MAIN OFFICE has been created to preserve what may be the last attention of any true island lover. ing and Engineering has submitted a proposal for Milestones analyzing the infauna samples. The cost of the first'set 1711 Periwinkle Way Corner of Casa Ybel Road of samples is estimated at more that $18,000. Campbell 472-1123 will further discuss the monitoring project Feb. 2. Wedding anniversary Serving Sanibel and Captiva Islands He also reported on the results of his littoral drift ASSOCIATES. INC . BROhtR under the same management since 1970 computer study simulating conditions along the Cap- tiva shoreline. He said his study showed that exten- Concodora CAPTIVA GULF AND BAY ACCESS ding the Blind Pass groin 190 feet would result in a Anne and Charles Concodora celebrated their 40th reduction in the net drift at the southern end of the pro- wedding anniversary on Jan. 18,1988. They met short- ject area. He added that extending the groin would ly after World War II following Charles' discharge provide substantial room for storing additional sand. from the service. Three of their four sons live on Although extending the groin appears to be the best Sanibel; the fourth lives in Tom's River, N. J. They are route, some commissioners expressed concern over proud grandparents to a granddaughter and a the cost involved (extending the groin 190 feet would grandson. cost close to $650,000). Commissioner Steve Cutler proposed running a The Concodoras moved to Sanibel from Hawthorne, study using the scenario based on no extension of the N.J., last year. groin. The board authorized Campbell to run four more computer studies to determine the best length for the groin. Discussion on the groin will continue Continued from page 10A Feb. 2. Last week Debbie Flack, lobbyist for the CEPD, told Ritvo has been involved with BIG Arts for several the board that a meeting of the state Cabinet will be years, and Mauksch looks forward to the time when held in Tallahassee this Wednesday, Jan. 20. The she can spend more time in community-related ac- DUPLEX ON A DOUBLE LOT Cabinet will decide whether to pass the CEPD's re- tivities. "Working every day in Fort Myers does not quest for state funding on to the governor. In the event leave me much time for those things on Sanibel," Each side of this Duplex Home contains two bedrooms and two baths. Concrete- of a positive call by the Cabinet, the governor will she says. block-stucco construction in excellent condition. Located very near the Gulf follow with a meeting next Tuesday, Jan. 26. That Perhaps her Path Seekers workshops will be an Beach and Pine Island Sound. This listing INCLUDES a legally-buildable side meeting will determine the actual amount, if any, the avenue to new Island friends. That's a big incentive lot which has been approved by Lee County Ordinance on which you can build state will provide for the project. for the workshops, she says: "I learn so much and Last month the Department of Natural Resources meet so many interesting people in these seminars." your main residence while enjoying the rental income from the duplex. Or, you authorized the renourishment plan and recommended No doubt it works both ways. can sell the lot to a third party. The total price is $292,500. Call us for an ap- that the state contribute slightly more than $2 million pointment to inspect. toward the total project cost of approximately $9.5 million. Out of 20 beach restoration projects in the state, ******************** Captiva is ranked in the number two spot for the 1988-89 fiscal year, Flack reported. EXCELLENT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Established operation that has Administrator Wendy McMullen, CEPD Chairman figures to prove it. Fine lease arrangements, ample parking, high visibility loca- Hans Wilson and consultant Campbell plan to attend GULF-FRONT LAND'S END both meetings coming up in Tallahassee. PROPERTIES: tion. Ideal for family operation. McMullen, Campbell and Commissioner Sheila SANIBEL HIGHLANDS — Two side-by-side building sites available at $52,500 HOMESITES COTTAGES Hoen were in the state capital last Thursday, Jan. 14, to meet with Department of Environmental Regula- each. Island's best value! FROM $159,000 tion officials. McMullen reported progress is being BAY FRONT — This beautiful site has 100 ft. on San Carlos Bay and runs ap- FROM $265,000 made on the necessary DER permits for the Only 14 of these large homesites remain, Spacious three-bedroom (plus den!) vacation homes renourishment project. (SANIBEL REALTY) proximately 260 ft. to the waters of Ladyfinger Lake. House plans, complete all directly on the Gulf beach. directly overlooking the beach and Gulf of Mexico. During the public comment portion of the meeting engineering package and one of the most fantastic views available anywhere Bayfront single-family Pool, spa and tennis courts are all part RENTAL DIVISION and twin homesites also available. last week, Allen Ten Broek, president of Mariner Pro- are included in the price of $425,000. of the Palm Island advantage. perties, Inc., and president of the Florida Shore and (813) 472-6565 Beach Prevention Association, assured the CEPD that Outside Florida 1-800-445-1566 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY with Double Street Frontage located in the Palm the lengthy permitting process is not unusual. Ten Inside Florida 1-800-282-1738-6565 Ridge Town Center Area which is perfect for a Sanibel Business location. One Call (813) 697-1445 today to arrange a visit and tour Broek spoke with first-hand knowledge based on his 1630 Periwinkle Way across from Bank experience with the 1981 South Seas Plantation of the Island's few remaining commercial properties. of today's alternative to renourishment project. ANNUAL HOMES CHATEAU SUR MER—First available homesite in this most prestigious residen- the traffic, crowds and prices of SanibeL - GREAT LOCATION. 1 bed., 1 bath furnish- tial beach access area in years! Asking $200,000. ed duplex. $400/month plus utilities. SUMMERLIN ROAD AREA — Rainbow Farms Estates large (one acre ±) Coming Jan. 30 THE DUNES. 3/2 large family home. On lake, homesite, modern subdivision, cleared and ready to build. Only minutes to 7092 PLACIDA ROAD, CAPE HAZE, FLORIDA 33946 to The Village. fireplace. Ample storage. $950/month plus utilities. Sanibel or Fort Myers. Asking $64,900. 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CO CO Complete Deli - Carry-Out Orders en lavison is new chairman en 472-2151 OPEN HOUSE Consultant recommends that city negotiate 6494 SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ROAD 5306 LADY FINGER LAKE ROAD a 'Sandwiches 'Salads Tuesday, January 19 — 2 PM to 5 PM The Ridge jof Planning Commission 3 for purchase of Sanibel Sewer System co •Broasted Chicken »BBQ Ribs f^pC%l Wednesday, January 20 — 2 PM to 5 PM 3y BARBARA BRUNDAGE •Groceries Islander staff writer By BARBARA BRUNDAGE are on septic tanks. entering into negotiations should co PINE COVE *2O1 Islander staff writer Hartman said 289 dwelling not be interpreted as a decision w +PARTY TRAYS AVAILABLE* Tarpon Bay Road & West Gulf Drive •Beer and Wine FWW [•BOB DAVISON, who has served on the Planning units could be added to the cen- to purchase. * Monday, January 25 — 2 PM to 5 PM Commission since March 1986, was named chairman City staff will begin discussions tral system in the Periwinkle Hartman listed 12 reasons why iy his colleagues last Tuesday. with Sanibel Systems Partners commercial and Gumbo Limbo- public ownership of a privately Limited regarding the feasibility OPEN 7 DAYS, 6:30 A.M. - 11 P.M. He succeeds Dr. Bill Webb, who declined to serve for residential areas. owned sewer facility would be ad- second term and said it was time for new leadership. of the city's acquiring the Sanibel If a duplex pump station and vantageous. They are: 1203 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL Davison served as vice chairman under Webb dur- Sewer System. an additional 800 feet of four-inch • Assurance of environmental (Next to R-B Liquors) SAMIBEL SIESTA SIGNAL imbiance g the past year. A retired Federal Aviation Ad- The council made that main were installed (for an protection; two bath wfttt-OuIf vK^),^ , for youj charming istration executive, he has lived on Sanibel since unanimous decision last Wednes- estimated $150,000), these addi- •Tool for growth management; complete privacy havir||V ~—..~...a^«™^ one 'slandy iptember 1985. day morning after hearing a tional units including 142 in Gum- • Level of wastewater services cellent rentaiitocome. Only $194,500, furnished. Gulrvi^ &Man jtfc rental income. recommendation from consulting bo Limbo now using a package Dave Putzel^Broker^Salesman at 472-400 or^-j The commission will try again ———^—• improved; Call EliofSl^ ftor-Associate at engineer Jerry Hartman of Dyer, treatment plant could be brought •Public health protection or after h^4 elect a new vice chairman at its Jan. 26 meeting. With only six Riddle, Mills and Precourt. on line. through improved management; But the bottom line will be that Total remaining capacity in the • Groundwater protection; WITH THE TARPON tembers present last Tuesday, a /202 - A Gulj pcor Urn you 1 Two bedrooms, two baths — Has been ote on the two nominees for the the central sewer system must West Gulf Drive area is 507 • Lower cost of capital due to priced to sell a ludes a $5,000 ratingi ance. An al apartment. $199,500. Call Marge be made available at an affor- dwelling units, Hartman said. tax-exempt status of municipal SWEEPING McCombs, Rea l aftel ost, commissioners Mark 466-6631? estall and Mike Miracle, ended CITY dable capital cost. There are 652 dwelling units in securities; 1AX CHANGES. a tie. Hartman, project manager for existing hotels, motels and con- • Elimination of state, federal PUT THE PROFESSIONALS" BRIEFS the city's wastewater manage- dominiums served by package and other taxes in rates; In other action last week the ment study, analyzed the condi- plants, leaving a deficit of 145 • Elimination of regulation by AT EXECUTIVE TAX SERVTCE tion of the existing sewer dwelling units. Florida Public Service Commis- Comfortab! fid affordable — lake front home, with immission: facility, appraised the plant and ON YOUR SIDE. fireplace < 1O LIMBO — Three bedroom bath pil- Granted developer Robert Horak a 12-month exten- Improvements estimated at sion, which is becoming more flight — pleasant wooded surroundings home on over % acre cul-de-sac lot pronounced the system in $257,000 would be needed for this stringent; with PI ^PRIVACY - Gumbo Limbo. On- :at room ion of a temporary use permit to operate a MODEL uccessful professionals need to know how ly $159,! twith fireplace and two walls of bo glass "average-to-good" condition. added volume of flow to reach • Reduction in administrative Schanges in the tax laws will affect them in their edrooms, two baths. Call Dave T porch plus lots of op OME SALES OFFICE in an unsold unit at YACHT Putzel, f iking. 23 "Sanibel Sewer System has the SSS treatment plant, he said. costs through consolidation of particular tax situation. That's why more and more an at 472-4000 or after hours, h f YEN condominium complex on Sextant Drive. room n gr0U plus park- arc choosing EXECUTIVE TAX SERVICE. 433-10^ ing for-^—^^5 ° » Passed a resolution recommending City Council good value," Hartman said, ad- But the biggest problem in ex- supervisory and administrative f49,500. Call ding, "It provides an essential Marge doption of an AMENDMENT TO THE LAND tending sewage service on a bar- staffs; EXPERIENCED PREPARERS !-4000 or after service to Sanibel residents." rier island is effluent disposal, he • Generation of revenues for fur- Our experienced tax prcparcrs work year-round to Realtor- DEVELOPMENT CODE revising the flood and storm- assure you of individual attention and personal service. ORIGU proofing section to comply with changes mandated by The owners of SSS apparently explained, adding "acres and ther improvement and/or expan- >E FLORIDA with the Assolak at 472-4000 Mir hours 489-1591. are in a posture to sell, he said. WORK BY APPOINTMENT ONLY worlds — id BAY. This quaint the Federal Emergency Management Administration. acres" are required for "perk sion of the system and other city Meet with your personal EXECUTIVE TAX to SONS! BIRD SHOWS . BAYOUS - fjp^bedrooms, two baths Changes in the regulations for manufactured homes He pointed out that if it were ac- ponds." of Sanibel needs; SERVICE prcparcr oy appointment; you need never wait. passed ^ __, bedrooms a i with shake shinfj^bof. Vaulted Ceiling quired by another private entity, One solution would be the ex- • Elimination of profit or rate of To insure complete confidentiality, we hold all consulta- e included, but Planning Director Bruce Rogers em- a wood but ifirSlaceinthem ise. Sepa |n great room. Me%a^tile in great room the city might be priced out of an pansion of golf courses that use return; and tions in private EXECUTIVE TAX SERVICE office-,. one bedrodm;<>ne baptguest ho j^in remaindervo^|^rne. Large porch phasized that they were not applicable to the mobile opportunity to acquire the pro- CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY situated or homes on Sanibel. the "reclaimed water" for irriga- • Equity in service; Choose the tax service more and more executives oversized ldtwith a dj\* "*'" Upwer level ^hed and screen- perty in the future. tion. Golf course managers on Hartman also had 10 reasons jnd other professionals use. Choose EXECUTIVE TAX formation confe Cat! , €all Marge Using three different appraisal Sanibel have no complaints, why the city should not acquire SERVICE, a division of H&R Block. 472-4000 onaftfer h or after •Approved a VARIANCE exempting a proposed 340-square-foot addition to the building at SANIBEL- techniques, Hartman came up Hartman said, and generally like SSS. They are: §,. with appraised values for the the system. • Capital cost too high; 2m PalmR((J e Rd BEL MEAD] |aintained:tf3iteei&«BMi>rll two CAPTTVA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION Native •nO1 facility averaging $2.53 million. Another option is to put the • Responsibility of ownership and EXECUTIVE 9 scaped with /Large operTfn^^sud Nicely land- Plant Nursery from flood and storm-proofing re- nient location f*fans and fir room. Conve- After an inspection of SSS's col- reclaimed water in wetlands, operation of a 24-hour, seven-day TAX SERVICE (next to Print Shop I Call Molly ClementTWealtor-/ 72-4000 or quirements and also from the 150-foot front yard set- 56-7932. back for an accessory building. lection system, pump stations, where its nutrients fertilize enterprise fund utility; •^..twni— of the Islands) Erick Lindblad, SCCF's executive director, told the force mains, treatment plant and native vegetation. •Lack of expertise in utility H&R BLOCK (813)395-0045 commission the extra space is desperately needed for effluent disposal, Hartman City Manager Gary Price said management and contract HOM storage of maintenance equipment and supplies. The estimated improvements to that for the long-term health and operations; commission agreed that forcing the SCCF to elevate upgrade the entire system to a welfare benefit for the communi- • Regulatory requirements and the addition to the 7.5-foot height required for flood- "useful life" condition good for 20 ty, the council would be glad to more stringent changes; proofing would create a hardship. years would cost $622,000. Vital have go into the sewer business. • Regulatory enforcement are a surge tank ($120,000), filter But in the interim, the council as liability; and appurtenances ($145,000) and the policy makers will encounter • Voted 6-0 to approve the PRELIMINARY PLAT • Operations liability; turbidity monitoring, ($25,000). real problems, he warned. • Customer complaints; FOR HERON'S LANDING, a 42-unit, single-family The SSS serves 3,737 dwelling It was council consensus that NEW LISTINGS development on Sanibel-Captiva Road just west of • New customer service units on Sanibel; Another 1,217 there was merit in exploring the accommodation; Last of the direct access canal homesites? Just about! units are serviced by private possibility of the city's acquiring • Rate and charge making; Buy one of two that we have available before water ac- cess lots are beyond your means. Located in an un- Please see CITY BRIEFS, page 21A package treatment plants, 2,146 SSS. But the council stressed that • Billing and accounting. disturbed setting two oversized lots each approximately % acre. Offered at $210,000 each with TERNS. Con- tact Cathy Tremblay, Broker Salesman at 472-4000 or SANIBEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING RIDGE AND ALTERED LAND ZONES; AMENDING SECTION I.I.3.U after hours 482-8134. COUNCIL CHAMBERS TO MAKE THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDITIONAL USE MacKENZIEHALL EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES APPLICABLE TO OTHER 800 DUNLOP ROAD NATURAL WATER BODIES, NOT JUST SAN CARLOS BAY; AMEN- ON THE AGENDA DING SECTION I.B.2.C. TO ADD DEFINITIONS OF DOCK, DAVITS, JAN. 19,1987 REVETMENT, RIP-RAP, RUBBLE, AND SEAWALL; PROVIDING FOR 9 a.m. CONFLICT AND SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE LOGGERHEAD CAT -Sunrise 1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (Klein). DATE. LIQUORS view plus superior management, ~ Affordabl<= condominium with a Quit 2. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of 1-5-88. 9. Second hearing of council consideration of possible amend- =. S220.000 furnisned. 3. Planning Commission report. ments to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for transmlttal to state 4. Public comments and Inquiries. representing the Sanibel Yacht and Racquet Club. No. SUP 87-04.) reviewing agencies. 5. City attorney's report 11 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Information confined herein, while deemed a) Monthly litigation report 8. Public hearing and second reading of an ORDINANCE a) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT INTENSI- COMPLETE PACKAGE STORE accurate, is not warranted by Merrill Lyric Realty. b) A resolution accepting a deed for easement for public bicycle RELATING TO ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES AND TY MAP ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.2.1. OF THE COM- path purposes from Trust Company of Naples, Trustee; authorizing THOSE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES DESIGNED OR INTENDED PREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN SO AS TO INDICATE AN INCREASE the city attorney to record same on the public records of Lee County, FOR USE AS ACCESSORY TO A PRINCIPAL USE; RETITLING AND IN PERMITTED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY, FROM ZERO DWELLING Florida; and providing an effective date. (Property abuts Tahltlan AMENDING SECTION I.E.7. OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; UNITS TO ONE DWELLING UNIT, FOR A PARCEL OF LAND CON- Gardens shopping center.) PERMITTING DOCKS, BOAT DAVITS, BOAT LIFTS AND SISITNG OF .33-ACRES ABUTTING LOS COLONYROAD TO THE We 6. City manager's report (for other items, see Item 11) REVETMENTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON LAND, OR AS AN AP- EAST AND SHOP ROAD TO THE WEST, KNOWN AS TAX PARCEL a) A resolution granting three (3) year conditional Wastewater PURTENANCE TO LAND, UPON WHICH THERE IS NO PRINCIPAL NUMBERS 11-46-21-JO-00009.0170, 11 -46-21 -JO-00009.0230 and will match all prices Disposal Permit to the Sanibel Sewer System, Limited Partners, as BUILDING OR STRUCTURE; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS AND RE- 11-46-21-J0-00009.0220; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND required by Section I.E.20 of the Land Development Code; defining QUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSORY DOCKS, BOAT DAVITS, AND SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (As submit- the conditions attached to the permit; defining the length of time BOAT LIFTS, AND THOSE DESIGNED OR INTENDED FOR USE AS ted by Tim and Mary Irving. No. 87-17 CLUP.) currently advertised granted to bring these conditions Into compliance with the stan- ACCESSORY STRUCTURES; PERMITTING ACCESSORY 11:25 a.m. Merrill Lynch dards of the Land Development Code; and providing an effective SEAWALLS AND EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES WHICH HAVE b) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT INTENSI- on date. BEEN APPROVED AS CONDITIONAL USES TO BE CONSTRUCTED TY MAP ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.2.1 OF THE COM- b) Review of annual reports from council advisory committees. UPON LAND, OR AN A APPURTENANCE TO LAND, UPON WHICH PREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN SO AS TO INDICATE AN INCREASE Sanibel and Captiva c) A resolution approving the revised general and Causeway THERE IS NO PRINCIPAL BUILDING OR STRUCTURE; AMENDING IN PERMITTED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY, FROM ZERO DWELLING surplus funds for Fiscal Year 1987-88; approving budget amend- SECTIONS I.D.2.a.(7Xd), I.D.2.a.(9)(d), I.D.2.a.(3)(d), I.D.2.a.(4)(d), UNITS TO ONE DWELLING UNIT, FOR A PARCEL LOCATED IN ments 88-015 through 88-017; and providing an effective date. I.D.2.a.(5Vd), and I.D.2.a.(6)(d) TO ADD REVETMENTS AS PERMIT- SANIBEL HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION, BLOCK 4, LOTS 8 AND 9, TED ACCESSORY USES IN THE MID-ISLAND RIDGE, ALTERED KNOWN AS TAX PARCEL NUMBER 25-46-22-J 1-00004.0080; PRO- 7. Public hearing and first reading of an ORDINANCE AMENDING LAND, BLIND PASS AREA, GULF BEACH RIDGE, LOWLAND VIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN Monday-Saturday 9-9 TEH ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, DESIGNATED IN WETLANDS AND UPLAND WETLANDS ZONES; AMENDING SEC- EFFECTIVE DATE. (As submitted by Brian Bissell fro Joseph SECTION I.C.2. OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; CREATING A TIONS I.D.2.a.(7Xc) and I.D.2.a.(9Kc) TO ADD SEAWALLS TO THE Bohard. No. 87-14 CLUP.) Sunday U-7 SPECIAL USE DISTRICT FORTHE PARCEL DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT LIST OF CONDITIONAL USES IN THE MID-ISLAND RIDGE AND 11:35 a.m. "A" WHICH ABUTS AND IS WEST OF BAILEY ROAD AND EAST OF ALTERED LAND ZONES; AMENDING PART E BY ADDING A NEW c) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT INTENSI- BAYVIEW DRIVE LOCATED ADJACENT TO SAN CARLOS BAY IN SECTION I.D.39 ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR INSTALLATION TY MAP ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.2.1 OF THE COM- 472-3333 SECTIONS 17 AND 20, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 23 EAST; OF REVETMENTS; AMENDING SECTION I.I.3. BY ADDING A NEW PREHENSIVE LAND USE PUN SO AS TO INDICATE AN INCREASE 1O2O Periwinkle Way SporaoritM SPECIFYING THE USES PERMITTED IN AND THE APPLICABLE SUBSECTION w. ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR IN PERMITTED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY, FROM ONE DWELLING-" US. Olympic Tkiro REGULATIONS FOR SUCH SPECIAL USE DISTRICT: DIRECTING INSTALLATION OF SEAWALLS AS CONDITIONAL USES; AMEN- UNIT TO TWO DWELLJN GUNTIS, FOR A PARCEL OF LAND CON- 1201 Periwinkle Way Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 THE CITY MANAGER TO INDICATE SUCH AMENDMENT, WITH DING SECTIONS I.D.2.a.(3Xc), I.D.2.a.(5)(c), I.E2.a.<6Xc), I.D.2.a.(7)(c), SISTING OF LOTS 9 AND 10, GULF PINES II SUBDIVISION. KNOWN REFERENCE TO THIS ORDINANCE, ON THE ZONING MAP; PRO- and I.D.2.a.(9Xc) ADDING ACCESSORY EROSION CONTROL Huxtert Plaza 813/742-4000 VIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN STRUCXTURES AS CONDITIONAL USES IN THE BLIND PASS Sanibel 1-800-245-7284 (Outside PI) EFFECTIVE DATE. (As submitted by Steven Hartsell, attorney AREA, LOWLAND WETLANDS, UPLAND WETLANDS, MID-ISLAND Please see AGENDA, next page 1-8OO-262-77O8 (In Fl) Tom WEST ROCKS — Large lot on water. Heavily Roderick vegetated. $99,000. REALTY: (Formerly Sanibel Homes) GUMBO LIMBO Ready to build, large lot, on- mGulf Beach ly $87,000. Best of Both Worlds - Location and price. Top AAIM REALTY GROUP floor two bedroom, two bath unit with in beautiful view of the swimming pool and gulf. KING'S CROWN — Breathtaking views of the THE VILLAGE OF SANIBEL Cozy wood-burning fireplace and skylight in Gulf from your screened patio. The view is also living room. 2340 Periwinkle Way reflected in the dining room floor-to-ceiling mir- P.O. Box 493 ror to add excitement among this Robb & Sanibel Island, FL 33957 Stucky decorated elegance. Two bedroom, two Sanibel Moorings bath. Priced to sell at $249,900. 472-1546 Ground Level • two bedroom, two bath con- do with excellent rental history. Tennis, pool, club house. On site condo and rental GULFSIDE PLACE — Two units. Two bedroom, POINTE SANTO - Three bedroom, two bath management. 2 bath, overlooking Gulf. Ultra luxurious, ex- penthouse unit with sun roof. Furnished quisitely furnished. All you need to move in is beautifully. Fantastic views front and rear. your toothbrush, bathing suit, and $385,000. $325,000. Sundial Resort Executive Suite - Beautifully furnished two OFF ISLAND KING'S CROWN— Direct Gulf front end unit. bedroom, two bath plus den with spectacular 2 bedroom - 2 bath. Just painted. Fully furnish- view of the gulf. Spiral staircase leading to Two bedroom, two bath condominium overlook- glass enclosed lower level cabana. Com- The most perfect ed. $330,000. Stop By To See Us ing San Carlos Bay. Beautifully furnished. pletely redecorated. Never rented. way yet... $137,900. CAPTIVA — 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath has been con- Nutmeg Village SIESTA PINES — Lovely townhouse in small to enjoy verted to a 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath AND a 1 Exclusive Location • plus breathtaking view quiet complex with BIG pool. Charming lanai, Bedroom, 1 Bath. Short walk to beautiful of the gulf from this third floor two bedroom, 2/2 carpeted, all appliances. Minutes from WE HAVE A NEW NAME Sanibel Island beach. Offered at $179,000 two bath tastefully furnished condo. Only 45 Sanibel and so affordable at $69,900. Architectural excellence, Sanibel's units in this quiet complex with on site WE HAVE A NEW SIGN most beautiful beach at your doorstep, is Somerset at the Reef, perfectly management. WE HAVE A NEW OFFICE West Gulf privacy, imaginative interior designed for those who want the best BEST VALUE ON SANIBEL — Three bedroom SAN MATEO — Bon Aire Circle. 3 bedroom, 2 spaces, spectacular wrap-around views of Sanibel. plus den townhouse. Two and one-half baths. bath. Well built CBS, tile roof, ranch. $127,000. of the Gulf, heated swimming pool, OPEN HOUSE 3215 West Gulf Drive Fully furnished. Only $145,000. Call today Sanibel Harbor Towers "LET US HELP YOU PLAN YOUR NEW HOME" tennis, every luxury appointment—this 10-5 Sanibel Island, Florida Terms • Terms • Terms - on this designer fur- CANAL HOME - PALM ACRES - 3 bedroom, nished two bedroom, two bath condo in the midst of Sonesta Sanibel Harbor Spa and Many Plans to Choose From GUMBO LIMBO — 3 bedroom, 3 bath CBS 2 bath. Located on deep water canal. Has dock. home with extr living area for guests. Over 200 Pool. 2 car garage and much more. Only Fitness Center. Air fare reimbursed at closing. Custom Designs ft. on the lake. GreaHocation.«enly-$225,000. $199v500. Designers in the Office HOW Homeowners Warranty MIS THOMAS J. RODERICK Lots available 2402 Palm Ridge Road xrfates, inc., SANIBEL 4-PLEX — Beautifully landscaped. MOORE HAVEN — 5 unit motel. Hunting and Licensed Real Estate Broker MAOC4* 1149 Periwinkle Way • 2427 Periwinkle Way fishing paradise. 4 large city lots, service sta- Two bedroom, 1 bath, and two 1 bedroom, 1 2402 Palm Ridge Rd. Sanibel, Florida 33957 Sanfcel island, Florida 33957 • (813) 472-3121 tion, florist. $312,000. Office: 813472-2881 Toll Free in Florida: (800) 282-0360 bath units in fine condition. Priced right at Baywind Plaza 813/472-0700 TbH Free out of Florida: (800) 237-6004 $225,000. Sanibel, FL Home: 33957 813/472-6203 Cityside Hypnotist Continued from page 1A City briefs Dr. Jim Wand paced the stage for the next 90 Continued from minutes, directing commands to the hypnotized Four ways to get more Florida page17A volunteers. The Illinois hypnotist was booked at the Crow's Nest Sanibel Bayous subdivi- for a single show last Friday night. Tim Jarvis, who sion. The revised site arranges the entertainment for the lounge, said he plan submitted by was anxious to feature something different to enter- %#*». developer Gary Winrow tain his patrons in between sets of the band. utilizes the existing en- Wand's interest in hypnotism began about 16 years I trance road to Sanibel ago, when he was a freshman in college — and he 3 Bayous for access from weighed nearly 200 pounds. He went to a hypnotist in C VIP has more listings and is responsible for more sales, (0 VIP has the only on site real estate office at South Seas Plantation. Sanibel-Captiva Road. Chicago for help and shed 62 pounds. Today he main- both in units and dollars, than all other REALTORS® combined. Sanibel Bayous tains his weight around 136 pounds. a Our sales staff has more knowledge and experience with South •a residents disputed the When he was being hypnotized to control his eating m Seas property, the resort, resort programs and activities. a> ownership of Lot E, on habits, Wand also learned to control his nervousness .3 1 VIP is the #1 Independent Real Estate Company which Winrow has platted in front of crowds. He learned how to speak in public VIP is responsible for a vast majority of all sales at South in Southwest Florida, with convenient offices throughout five single-family lots. and now has no fears in that area whatsoever. Seas Plantation. They claim the property He continued studying hypnosis while he pursued his the area. was deeded to their pro- master's degree in Wisconsin and his doctorate in 2 perty owners association California, both in psychology. for use as a recreational He then began touring the United States, Mexico and amenity by William Canada and has since performed at more than 2,000 Brodeur, the original campuses and nightclubs. He usually does about 250 developer who has no shows per year, traveling with his wife, Suzanne. legal right to sell it to Wand says he has put more than 35,000 people in a Winrow. Chairman Bob hypnotic state. 10 of those 35,000 people were on Cap- Davison ruled that it was tiva last weekend. not in the purview of the Wand began his show explaining a little bit about commission to settle the himself and hypnosis. He said that during hypnosis, a disagreement. He told the person's subconscious mind is somewhat subdued. unhapppy residents it They are not asleep, but comfortably relaxed. This was a private matter and- allows the subconscious mind to become more active their only recourse was and, in turn, totally objective. MARINA VILLA the courts. Wand stressed to his volunteers that a hypnotized LAND'S END VILLAGE Unit #804—$265,000. Two bedroom/Two bath. person will not do anything they wouldn't normally do. Unit #1628-$695,000. Three bedroom/Three bath. Superbly located in a private setting overlooking the Gulf So with the red light on, 10 out of 16 people on stage Most beautiful of villas in South Seas Plantation with of Mexico, Pine Island Sound, and the South Seas yacht with Wand responded to the commands and went total- views of the Gulf, Redfish Pass and Bay. The Village has harbour, the Marina Villas feature a blend of comfortable ly "under." its own swimming pool, heated spa, two tennis courts, island living with maximum space efficiency. The Emergency? At that point, Wand ushered the six out who weren't poolside lanai and is adjacent to the beach. Extensive delightful two bedroom, two bath floorplans are hous- as easily "entranced" and began his show. landscaping separates buildings to provide privacy to ed in four buildings, ten units each, with swimming pool As their first exercise, the five men and five women each residence. private to the complex. Dial 911 Top: Two volunteers hugged each Game" ended when "bachelorette" sunned themselves at Daytona Beach. Wand com- other in order to keep warm after they number three hugged his date. Photos manded them to put lotion on themselves. Next, he were hypnotized into believing it was by Rlckl Kosakow Cooper. cold in the room. Above: "The Dating Please see HYPNOTIST, next page BASEBALL CARDS 472-5185 BUY & SELL Classifieds 463-0777 BEACH VILLA Unit #2023-5285,000. Two bedroom/Two bath/Loft. BAYSIDE VILLA Villas feature one, two and three bedroom plans, each Unit #4320—$232,000. Three bedroom/Three bath. with screened porch viewing the beautiful Gulf of Mex- Luxury condominiums privately overlook bay and marina ico. Landscaped with native vegetation with pools and at South Seas Plantation. Extra-large pool, pool bar and tennis courts private to the complex. Guaranteed income Jacuzzi spa make living especially wonderful in these one SUNDAY available. and three bedroom units. Rental and guaranteed income programs. K.I.S.S TEA FOR TWO. We keep the OR MORE. mortgage process simple. TENNIS VILLA BEACH VILLA Unit #3231—$160,000. Two bedroom/Two bath. Unit #2534—$306,000. Three bedroom/Three At C.J. Cross & Associates we believe in providing bath/Loft. Sixty special villas nestled amid the island vegetation our clients with simplified paperwork on residential overlook the private tennis courts and pool area. Ex- Villas feature one, two and three bedroom plans, each loans. We deliver personalized, professional service cellent guaranteed income programs for these one and with screened porch viewing the beautiful Gulf of Mex- from your first inquiry through settlement. No fuss, ico. Landscaped with native vegetation with pools amd two bedroom residences in paradise. Sundial cordially invites you to a relaxed Sanibel tennis courts private to the complex Guaranteed income no hassle, no waiting. available. version of traditional Sunday Afternoon Tea, Sundays from 3-5PM in Morgan's Lounge Featuring Chef Peter Harman's magnificent assortment of scones, tea COLD BEER Call Fran Cross at 936-5343 for quick response. cakes and tea sandwiches. With live music by harpist Amanda Klute. And your choice of exotic teas or WINE Residential loans up to lVfe million. even fresh brewed Hawaiian Kona Coffee. All for just $6.95 per person, plus tax and gratuities. Come SOFT DRINKS just as you are to Sanibel's first Sunday Afternoon "Good Good Food" lea. Dressing up is definitely not required- REALTOR' after all, this is Florida! Across from the Beach North End of Sanibel C. J. CROSS & ASSOCIATES, INC. OF FLORIDA A. LANDS END VILLAGE E. BEACH COTTAGES RESIDENTIAL & COMMERICAL MORTGAGE BANKERS B. MARINA VILLAS . BEACH VILLAS South Seas Plantation Sales Member of Mortgage Bankers of America C. GULF COTTAGES Q. BAYSIDE VILLAS South Seas Plantation .472-1556 Fort Myers. Florida 33907 D. BEACH HOMES H. TENNIS VILLAS 472-1910 Licensed Mortgage Broker ULE JACKSON - SALES MANAGER CARRY OUT Resort & Yacht Harbour SANDRA J. BARANY - BROKER-SALESWOMAN At Sundial Beach & Tennis Resort KRIS HAWKINS - REALTOR ASSOCIATE 1451 Middle Gulf Drive. Sanibel Island • 472-4151 OPEN DAILY Bank Continued from page 1A Continued from page 21A CO Last year the commission approved they were champion fishermen and and understand the Island's needs, .inc., told them the temperature was rising the site for use as a commercial bank Lowman said. and was topping 100 degrees. rock band performers. He even had two for Gasparilla Square Associates. CO IMPROVE YOUR men speaking Martian. The Island needs a bank that is head- Ties were loosened and hands began Lowman said CBOTI closed the deal to quartered here and will provide the to fan faces. One man even took his But Wand doesn't only use hypnosis purchase the property from Gasaprilla to entertain. He also hypnotizes for personalized service Islanders want, shirt off. Square Associates on Jan. 4. they stress. m Then Wand turned the tables and the theraputic and educational reasons. He The Florida Department of Banking Listing The temporary pre-manufactured temperature suddenly dropped. Two has a clinic in East Dubuque, 111., that and Finance and the Federal Deposit ISLAND ATTITUDE modular unit will be assembled on the DECEMBER Relax on the beach with the Mini Sun World famous folding director chairs Chaise. Light weight and foldable for Seat and back covers come in a variety carrying - in a variety of new patterns of canvas or mesh which changes to LAKE FRONT HOME compliment any mood or season. Boca Grandes pristine waterfront community of luxury twin villas and single family homes situated on twenty-four acres of beachfront and lake front property. Developed in the cluster home con- cept, with only two homes per acre. Seawatch affords owners both privacy & luxury situated in a breathtaking environment. where individual buyers may use their own imagination to create the interior of their home. Living areas are on three different levels maximizing the unparalleled views of over a thousand feet of Latest Pool and Patio Fashions in a refreshing variety of frame colors, furniture styles and sun-drenched natural wide gulf beach or mile long lake. Buyers own their own lot on the beach or lake but seating patterns. Offered at discount prices. Quick delivery on Custom Orders. Floor Models share in all landscape care and amenities. on Display. MODIl HOME OPIN DAIIY J s "* AMENITIES INCLUDE: Floor model — Saratoga now available at 30% Discount. Pattern 333 only (Blue/Mauve). • Two Lip Swimming Pools • Thrco Tonnis C ourts • Four Bi'.u h Bo.ml W.ilks OF 8OCF1 GRRNDC. INC • 1000' of Prisliru' Dunwl BtMth • Total Lands* Raymond Fwiton, AIA Arc hilw I Prior Burner, ASA L.IIKIN< ,»|X" Ar< hilw 1 William Cliiwnls. ASIO Dostgrn'r Ru hard Workman, Environmental Consultant AliS CBfltBF Continued from page 1A Arts center Continued to CM JEWELRY, ART OBJECTS FROM 2 cc The building that became available was a duplex at Questions Ul COLD?? RAINY?? programs they wanted to bring here. Q In the first year of its existence BIG Arts staged the Colony Cottages. Scott Naumann was going to $4 TO $4,000 z about < OKAY, WE ADMIT IT. JUST ONCE IN A WHILE IT several events including cinema, classical music and develop the property and the cottages were slated to Jadejewelry and GETS CHILLY OR DRIZZLY HERE ON OUR ISLAND a night of jazz performed by the Edison Community be sold or razed. Naumann agreed to donate a building the Islands? (0 carvings, Cloisonne, z PARADISE. HERE IS ESI'S SURE CURE FOR THE College Jazz Ensemble. if BIG Arts would move it from the beachfront proper- ;o ty by June 15. m DAYS BETTER SPENT INSIDE-A MUG OF HOT The following year saw the inception of the BIG Arts Chinese Temple 3J On June 4 BIG Arts surprised the City Council with a CHOCOLATE, AND YOUR CHOICE OF THE arts and crafts festival and Jazz on the Green (an carvings, lacquer • oo request that they allow BIG Arts to put the building on eo event that has grown from an idea for a evening of JadeBufferfty FOLLOWING: city property adjacent to City Hall. The city had plan- JEWELRY, ART OBJECTS AND" screens and antique a music brought to BIG Arts by Scott Siler to a two-day a o> festival that last year attracted more than 3,000 ned eventually to place a theater on the site and had porcelain. Curl up near the wood-burning stove in this beautiful three DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES B people). installed electrical hook-ups for lights when the ad- bedroom, three bath home in the DUNES with the latest edition ministrative complex was built. BIG Arts offered to of The Oxford Anthology of English Verse. Sheer poetry at Over the years BIG Arts has brought dance, theater PRIMITIVE ARTJIND ARTIFACTS 3 C $349,900. and music to the Islands along with lectures and move the building to the site and give it to the city. B a readings by authors such as James Dickey and John In the next two weeks an agreement was reached Canadian Eskimo CO whereby the city would accept the building and lease it •o Sink into the Jacuzzi in this two bedroom, two bath GULFSIDE Gardner. In doing so the organization was fulfilling its stone sculpture, Stop by ESI — we'll serve you hot chocolate and give you the details on this beautiful KING'S CROWN unit, two bedrooms, two bath for $215,000. BESIDES HOT CHOCOLATE, ESI ALSO SERVES HOT COFFEE AND HOT TEA. HAPPY HOUR IN THE RAW! (The Bar at Twigs, that is!) "CRUNCHY" EXECUTIVE SERVICES, INC. (813) 472-4195 1648 Periwinkle Way GROUPER Sanibel Island, FL 33957 Call Toil-Free Nationwide 1-800-237-6002 FISH THAT GOES CRUNCH! In Canada 1-800-447-6002 Bobby Ryder In Florida 1-800-282-7137 I NOW BEING SERVED EVERY NIGHT TELEX 797295 OYSTERS • SHRIMP • CLAMS • STONE CRAB CLAWS Dynamic, electrifying sensual, gutsy...a master showman billed as total AT SPECIAL PRICES! AT entertainment! Backed up by a trio on drums, percussion and bass, Bobbv Open 24 hours every day. Ryder sings ballads, jazz and rock 'n roll in his rich baritone voice. This is a fast paced, creative and up-beat show that will keep you on the dance floor throughout Bobby Ryder's sensual and memorable repertoire. V "We serve ...or we don't "We serve or we don't it fresh... serve it at all!" it fresh . . serve it at all!' • Appeteaser Hour 4:30pm - 7:30pm Daily • Newly expanded lounge • Large dance floor • Lite Fare Menu in the lounge 5:30pm - 11:00pm theTMBERS • Nightly Lounge Activities RESTAURANT & FISH MARKET Bobby Ryder in the lounge Happy How !• tb« Haw Bar 4-5 P.M. 9:00pm - 1:00am Nightly except Tuesday Happy Hour In the Raw Bar 4-5 P.M. FUh Markot open at Noon • U>«ng« op«a at 4 P.M. • Rcatawraat opm •««:*> *-*• FUh Market open at Noon • Lounge open at 4 P.M. • Restaurant open at 4:30 P.M. 472-3128 • F«U llqmot LicaoMS • All Major CwdH Cat** « »7» BafcMt f— 472-3128 • Full Liquor License* • All Major Credit Cards • 975 Rabbit Road 472-5111 asdmkto Island guide > • -i o Sanlbel-Captiva | allowed to run on the Islands. Courts and Counseling Center cruises to Cabbage Key aboard Captiva Post Office Windsurfing Works Fence your dog, walk him on a the Catherine Theresa. Shelling (ft lona School On Captiva Road near the en- 1554 Periwinkle Way r~ leash or, if you must free him trips available. trance to South Seas 472-0123 Tuesday, Jan. 19,1988 courses Professional Center for a walk, keep him under McGregor Boulevard Plantation Windsurfing rentals, sales, in- Z 26A 6 voice control. NEVER tie your Blind Pass Marina 472-1674 D Island Guide GOLF y^ Westhlll, director dog In an unfenced backyard. struction and accessories. 472-9696 or 489-0808 472-1020 Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. m For help with a nuisance Beachview Golf Course Stress, alcohol and drug Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. 30 Par View Drive alligator call the Sanibel Police days. Launching ramp. Bait, to 1 p.m. Saturday during abuse; personal, family and Department, 472-3111. The Off Middle Gulf Drive adolescent counseling. tackle and gear. Tackle and season. Shelling c 472-2626 dispatcher will contact one of fishing skiff rentals. a> the city's several "alligator CO Semi-private Western Union The city of Sanibel has a o. MASSAGETHERAPY assessors" to respond to your Boat House resolution limiting the taking Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Public call. Bailey's General Store 03 welcome; tee time required. Diana Sllverstone 472-2531 Bailey's Shopping Center of live shells to two per From banks to nature attractions, e n Mas species per day per person. In Green fees: $13 for nine holes, !£, c ™ sage Therapist Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven Open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 days at Sanibel Marina. Power order to preserve Sanlbel's 03 $25 for 18. Electric carts: $10 472-5579 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 3 for nine holes, $20 for 18. Pull boats: 15-19 feet, 50-115 HP, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. beautiful shelling beaches, 1619 Periwinkle Way Good however, most collectors carts $2. USCG equipped, convertible Downstairs In the Island tops. Sailboats: Sunfish, 17-22 refuse to take any live shells here's everything the visitor Tower. By appointment only. things whatsoever. The Dunes Country Club feet day sailers. 41-foot charter 949 Sandcastle Road sloop with captain. Rentals 23481 Ma88afle Then'W to know 472-2535 co CAPTIVA Semi-private Licensed therapists offering Jensen's Twin Palms Marina Island Equipment Rental co Open daylight to dusk. Call a variety of rehabilitative and Chamber of Commerce Captiva, 472-5800 Sanlbel Square Things oa needs to know healing techniques. Open 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 2249 Periwinkle Way for starting time. Public On the Sanlbel side welcome. Green fees: $15 for Of the Causeway seven days. Bait, tackle and 472-2949 to do Baby equipment, lawn and nine holes, $24 for 18. Electric PHARMACIES 472-1080, 472-3232 gear. Light tackle for rent. carts: $14 for nine holes, $20 Open Monday through Satur- Dockage. Boat rentals. Sail garden tools, contractors equip- and see for 18. Pull carts: $2 and $3. Comer Drugs day 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 9 charters for two with Capt. ment, etc. Club rentals: $5 and $10. Bailey's Shopping Center a.m. to 4 p.m. Mike MacMillan. 472-4149 AUTOMOBILES Care and Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) TENNIS Pharmacist on duty 9 a.m. to Disaster Alert Sanlbel Marina Budget Rent-A-Car TURNER 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 472-2723 Sanlbel-Captlva Road Radio station WRCC 104-FM Sanlbel • Behind the Burger 472-3644 BEACH The Dunes Country Club 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. broadcasts hurricane and other Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven Emporium, 472-0088 949 Sandcastle Road emergency information that days. Capts. Ted Cole and Bill Open house for the public Captiva • South Seas Planta- from 1 to 3 p.m. on the last 472-3522 Eckerd Drugs might affect Sanibel or Cap- Gartrell for fishing, shelling tion, 472-9600 Semi-private Sunday of every month 2331 Palm Ridge Road tiva. Cable TV Channel 11 and sight-seeing guides. Call Sanibel office open 8 a.m. to Full racquet facilities. Open 472-1719 for appointment. Bait, tackle, November through April. Board broadcasts the same disaster 5 p.m. seven days. Captiva of- meetings are at 1:30 p.m. on daylight to dusk. $10.50 per Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon- Information for the Islands. gear. Light tackle for rent. fice open 8:30 am to 5 p.m. J.N. "DING" DARLING hour per court. Call for court day through Saturday, 9 a.m. to Launching ramp, dockage. the second Monday of every NAT'L WILDLIFE REFUGE seven days. Call to make month. time. Lessons available. 6 p.m. Sunday. FISH For sail and power boat ren- arrangements. LEGEND Friends In Service Here tals call 472-2531. Island Tennis Service 4720404 J.N. "Ding" Darting VETERINARIANS Hortz Rent-A-Car National Wildlife Refuge 472-0588 24 hours a day Tropic Bird Cruises Sanlbel Standard Station ^TARPON BAY Professional instruction at Drs. Paul and Phylls Neighborly help for Islanders CapL Hans Beortman 472-1100 Canoe rentals 1015 Periwinkle Way Admission free required U-l.\ MARINA your resort or private court. Douglass, D.V.M. In need of transportation, 472-6904 472-1468 Specializing in beginning 1042 Cypress Lake Drive regular phone checks and One-half or full day cruises, The five-mile, self-guiding Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven Wildlife Drive, Bailey Tract Picnic areas couples or individuals, juniors Fort Myers, 481-4746 assorted non-emergency ser- sunset and moonlight trips days a week. and advanced players. Rac- Animals can be seen on vices. No fee Is ever charged. available aboard the trimaran walking trails and two canoe quets supplied. Video playback Sanibel beginning at 1 p.m. "Pelicaan." Sanlbel Island Limousine • Call trails are open daily from Public beaches optional. every Tuesday and Thursday. Public restrooms 472-8888. sunrise to sunset. The Visitor QULF OF MEXICO Arrangements should be made Causeway - Between the Tween Waters Marina Center off Sanlbel-Captlva Sanlbel Elementary School by calling the above number. drawbridge and Sanlbel Captiva, 472-5161 BICYCLES-MOPEDS Road Is open from 9 to 5 p.m. Public restrooms Sanlbel-Captlva Road Chamber of Commerce - Just Open 7 a.rn. to 6 p.m. seven seven days a week. All - v Bike Route facilities are free of charge. SANIBEL Public courts off the Causeway on Sanlbel days. Dock Master John 2330 Palm Ridge Road Lighted evenings until 10 Gulfside City Park - Public Fought. Capts. Mike Fuery, For additional program infor- 472-1955 mation, check at the Visitor p.m. No reservations. No Dog laws beach just off Casa Ybel Road Duke Sells, Jerry Way and Jim Bicycle rentals, sales and charge. Sanlbel Fishing Pier - At the Bumsed for fishing, shelling Center or call during normal repairs. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. business hours. Sanlbel law requires that eastern end of the Island near and sightseeing trips. Bait, Monday through Saturday. Brian Greenman, USPTA although your dog does not the Lighthouse tackle and gear. Tackle for Closed Sunday. Island Historical Museum Private lessons, group Instruc- have to be on a leash in public, Turner Beach - At Blind Pass rent. Boat rentals: 45-HP, Adjacent to Sanlbel City Hall tion and daily clinics. Call he must be under your control between Sanibel and Captiva 75-HP, electric start. Etc. Rentals, Inc. 800 Dunlop Road 472-6729. at all times. You are responsi- Bowman's Beach - At the end At Captiva Beach of every month. Call 472-9979. Sanlbel-Captlva Art League - 472-4648 Road, Dixie Beach Boulevard, service; 6-9 p.m. home Unitarian Unlversallsts ble for the behavior of your of Bowman's Beach Road on Offshore Sailing School 400 feet past South Seas Outdoor workshops from 9 a.m. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nerlta Street, Donax Street, fellowship. Of The Islands RACQUETBALL pet. the western end of Sanibel. South Seas Plantation Marina Plantation Banks to noon followed by a sack Thursday and Saturday. Fulger Street and on the Wednesday • 7 p.m. Rev. William Bumslde Miller American Legion Auxiliary - The Chamber of Commerce Captiva, 472-5111, ext 7141 472-0030 lunch and critique every Thurs- Signal Inn Sanlbel side of Turner Beach. fellowship. 472-3892 (Island chairman) Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first can tell you which accom- Week-long sailing courses Scooters, bicycles, beach Citizens and Southern day year 'round. Phone Olde Middle Gulf Drive Sanlbel-Captlva Island residents with Nursery available for all Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the Wednesday of every month in modations accept families with start every Sunday evening. chairs, umbrellas. Free delivery National Bank oi Florida first and third Sunday of every the legion hall on Sanlbel- 472-4594 or 481-4789 for 472-4890 Libraries Beginners and advanced. Conservation Foundation Main Branch RESIDENTIAL PARKING services. pets. and pick-up. Call anytime. Sanlbel-Captlva Road STICKERS can park on West month November through April Captlva Road. Call 472-9979. locations. Two air-condltloned Inside Cruising and racing. Half-day 1699 Periwinkle Way courts open by appointment. Remember: Wherever you 472-2329 Gulf Drive west of Rabbit First Church of Christ at Sanibel Congregational Indoor workshops held are, clean up after your pet. Sanlbel Public library sessions and three-hour mini- Island Moped 472-4141 January, February and March. Call for reservations. Palm Ridge Road and Library clinics also available. Dedicated to the preserva- Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- Road, the bay and gulf sides of Scientist, Sanlbel-Captlva United Church of Christ. Barrier Island Group for the "Leave nothing on the beach 1470 Periwinkle Way Membership open to all area Way tion ot vegetation and wildlife day through Thursday; 9 a.m. Buttonwood Lane, the bay and 2950 West Gulf Drive Arts • Supporting and pro- but footprints" applies to dogs, 472-5248 moting the arts on Sanibel and artists. Phone 472-0905 for 472-2483 on the Islands. The foundation to 6 p.m. Friday. Drive-In win- gulf sides of Seagrape Lane, Sunday -11 a.m. worship Temple Judea too. Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. offers many exhibits and Colony Walkway, Bay Drive and Sunday school. Conservative Synagogue Captiva. Meets at 8 p.m. on the Information. Doctors Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- seven days. Bicycle and moped dow open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. day through Saturday, and also Nature nature tours. Admission for Monday through Thursday; 8:30 and on Henderson Road at Wednesday - 8 p.m. service 14486 A&W Bulb Road last Monday of every month at rental and repair. Sanibel Congregational United 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. non-members Is 50 cents for a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Closed Castaways Lane. Reading room open 10 a.m. Fort Myers, 433-0201 Sanlbel-Captlva Power GENERAL PRACTICE children and $1 for adults. The user fee for the COUNTY Rabbi Samuel Kllgfeld Church of Christ. Members and Squadron • General member- Fishing guides Flnnlmore's Cycle Shop Saturday and Sunday. to noon Wednesday and Jean Gentry, M.D., P.A. Open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PARK AT BOWMAN'S BEACH prospective members are ship meetings held on the se- Captiva Memorial Library In Jacaranda Plaza Friday. Services at 8 p.m. Friday and 2250 Periwinkle Way Monday through Friday, May on the western end of Sanlbel 9:30 a.m. Saturday. welcome. Call 472-5901 for cond Wednesday of every No permit is required for the Chapln and Wiles streets 1223 Periwinkle Way Citizens and Southern 472-4188 472-2133 through November. Guided trail National Bank of Florida s $2 per car. Sanlbel Community information. month at the Sanlbel Com- saltwater sport, but fishing in CapL Ralph Bartholomew 472-5577 tours upon request within 24 The fine for parking in a munity Association. Luncheon freshwater ponds or on the Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tues- 472-5277 New bicycle rentals. Free Sanlbel branch Church (Interdenominational) Stephen Halabls, M.D., FACS hours. restricted or residential area 1740 Periwinkle Way (next Captiva Chapel By The Sea Christian Women's Club - at noon every Wednesday and Sanibel River requires a Florida day, Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. Offering aquatic nature tours delivery and pick-up. Open Bailey's Shopping Center 2426 Palm Ridge Road to 9 p.m. Wednesday; 9 a.m. to Open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 472-5173 without the proper permit is to Jerry's shopping center) Seasonal, non-denominational Meets for luncheon on the se- executive meetings the first fishing license. through the waterways of seven days from 8 a.m. to 6 Monday thru Saturday, 472-3163 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sanlbel, Captiva, Upper Cap- Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- $35. Dr. Denny Dennlson The Rev. Dean Dykstra, pastor cond Thursday of every month Wednesday of every month at Licenses are available at p.m. December through April. Guid- Sunday and Monday. tiva and Cayo Costa with lunch day through Thursday; 9 a.m. ON CAPTIVA public beach Dr. John Wllcox 472-1646 at Sundial resort. Reservations the Coconut Grove. Call Bailey's on Sanlbel. ed trail tours dally. Stanley Wegryn, M.D. FACS at Cabbage Key. BOOKS to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 access for no charge can be 472-2684 Regular services at 11 a.m. every required. Call 472-5085 or 472-1316. SCCF's Native Plant Nursery Sunday. Church open 9 a.m. to 4 Wegryn Medical Center Participants can also go for p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday. found at Turner Beach or fur- Sunday worship at 9 and 472-4275 for times. Island Book Nook specializes n growing and sell- ther north just past the en- p.m. dally for meditation. Sanlbel-Captlva Shall Club • 4301 Sanlbel-Captiva Road nature walks on barrier Islands 11:15 a.m. (9 a.m. includes 472-4131 Fitness Marinas 2440 Palm Ridge Road ing native species. The nursery trance to South Seas children's ministry; child care Civil War Relnactment Society Meets at 8 p.m. on the third and have the choice of either a is open to the public from 9 Citizens and Southern 34-foot cruiser or a 24-foot 472-6777 National Bank of Florida Plantation. is available during both ser- • Bi-monthly meetings. Call Monday of every month Best sellers in hard cover for a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through State law prohibits nude vices). Active mid-week Youth 472-0482 for more information. Noverrber through May at the FAMILY The Fitness Forum and open fisherman with a high Friday, 472-1932. Captlva branch 2353 Periwinkle Way freeboard. rent by the week. Captiva Drive and Andy Rosse sunbathing on all Florida Club and adult Bethel Bible Sanlbil Community Associa- MEDICINE beaches. Violators will be Clubs Island Children's Cooperative • tion. '-or Information call Behind the Burger Emporium Call for reservations and Lane, 472-6666 Series. Friday is Mother's Mor- John Miles Lurie, MC, ABFP charters VIDEO EQUIPMENT Lighthouse prosecuted. Island babysitting exchange, membership chairman 472-2628 details. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon- ning Out. Office hours are 9 The Islander Health Center At the eastern tip of Sanlbel Alanon - Meets at 8 p.m. every activities and fun for Island Margaret Thorsen, 472-4094, or Offering a variety of aerobic Bailey's General Store day through Friday. Closed a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through 2400 Palm Ridge Road Capt. Tom Adballa The historic Lighthouse is Friday. Tuesday and at noon every Fri- children and parents. Call write the Sanlbel Shell Club, and body conditioning classes Mark "Bird" Westall Periwinkle Way and Closed Saturday and Sunday. 472-5974 472-2531 close to the Sanlbel Fishing day at Sanlbel Community 472-8407 for Information. P.O. Box 355, Sanlbel 33957. for men and women. Nautilus 472-5218 Tarpon Bay Road Pier, which offers excellent Biking Church. For more information 24-hour service and free weight equipment Charter sailing by the day, Offering a choice of canoe 472-1516 First Federal Sanlbel Congregational half-day or sunset. fishing, a lovely beach and call 472-3935. Island Fishing Club - Meets at Sanlbel Community Associa- available on a dally, weekly, trips on the Sanibel River, Video tapes and machines view of San Carlos Bay. Savings and Loan United Church of Christ monthly and annual basis. through the wildlife refuge or Palm Ridge Road and The extensive network of 2050 Periwinkle Way 6 p.m. on the first Monday of tion - Winter office hours INTERNAL MEDICINE Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon- Capt. Ralph Bartholomew to Buck Key. Trips last 2-3 Brown's Movies and More Florence Street bike paths on Sanibel is clearly The Rev. Richard Stein Alcoholics Anonymous • At St. every month at the Putting through April 30 are 9 a.m. to 2 Bridge games at the AND CARDIOLOGY day through Friday; 8:30 a.m. Captiva, 472-5277 hours. Also offering a car tour 359 Periwinkle Way Sanlbel, 472-1537 marked along the edge of the 472-0497 or 472-8100 Michael and All Angels Pelican at the Beachview p.m. Monday through Friday. Sanlbel Community to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Departing Timmy's Nook. along the refuge Wildlife Drive. Near the Lighthouse Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- road. Observe caution when Episcopal Church. Thursday: Country Club. Visitors welcome. Call 472-2155. Stephen Mulllns, M.D. Association Sunday worship at 10 a.m. at 34-foot Down East cabin Call for reservations and 472-6364 day through Thursday; 9 a.m. driving near the bike path. the church across from Closed discussion. Friday: 2440 Palm Ridge Road Duplicate Bridge • 7:30 p.m. Sanlbel Recreation Complex cruiser. Shelling, sight-seeing, details. Rental of videotapes, televi- to 6 p.m. Friday. Closed Satur- A state law and city or- Periwinkle Place shopping Open speakers. Sunday: Clos- Klwanls - Meets at 7:30 a.m. Sanlbel League of Women 472-1334 every Monday under the dlrec- Next to the elementary school fishing, luncheon and picnic sions, VCR machines and day and Sunday. dinance combine to prohibit center. Child care provided. ed step. All meetings at 8 p.m. every Wednesday at the Put- Voters - Meets at 9:30 a.m. on ion of Jean Scott. Sanlbel-Captlva Road trips. Sanibel Outdoor Experiences video cameras. parking or driving on the bike Elevator for easy access. No smoking. ting Pelican restaurant at the the third Monday of every CHIROPRACTIC Bridge for Fun • 1 p.m. every 472-0345 Charles LaBuff, chief naturalist First Independence Bank paths. Mopeds are not permit- Christian education for At Sanlbel Congregational Beachview Country Club. month at the Sanibel Public Wednesday under the direction Harry Kalr, D.C., P.A. Regular hours at the center Capt. Jim Bumsed 472-3177 PICAFLIC 2245 Palm Ridge Road ted on the bike paths. elementary age children during United Church • 10 a.m. Mon- Visiting Klwanlans welcome. Library. Call Charlotte Hamlet, of Roger Dickinson. 1650 Periwinkle Way are from 10 a.m. to noon Mon- 472-4701, 472-5161 Featuring natural history 1633-D Periwinkle Way Pick Kwlk Center If you plan to spend some worship. day women's closed discus- For Information call John 472-2927. Duplicate Bridge • 1:30 p.m. 472-1824 day through Friday and from 1 Native Florida guide for tours of Sanlbel-Captiva and Anchor Point, next to Sanlbel, 472-1314 time on a bike make sure your Church office open 9 a.m. to sion, no smoking; 8 p.m. Tues- Frledlund, 472-1537. every Thursday under the direc- to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. shelling, sightseeing, fishing. adjacent waters. Winter Bank of the Islands Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- vehicle is equipped with a 1 p.m. Tuesday through day closed discussion; noon Men's non-demoninatlonal Sanlbel Singles • "The alter- OPTOMETRISTS tion of Sterling Bassett. horn, good brakes and a light Thursday men's closed big Bible study sponsored by the native to the bar scene" meets Weight room open from 6:30 schedule Includes beach walk, 472-0077 day through Thursday; 9 a.m. Saturday. Capt. Dave Case sundown birding tour by boat, to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to noon for night riding. book discussion. Kiwanians meets at 7:30 a.m. at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Robert LeSage, O.D. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Wednes- VHS tape, machine and Bingo at the 472-2798 canoe tour, star walk and camera rentals, sales and Saturday. Closed Sunday. Under Florida law bicycle St. Isabel every Tuesday at Jacaranda Call 472-0058 for details. Timothy Undemlll day and Friday, and 10 a.m. to American Legion riders have the same rights American Association of Inn, 1223 Periwinkle Way. 1571 Periwinkle Way noon Tuesday and Thursday. Independent charters others. Call anytime for addi- service. Games begin at 7:30 p.m. Catholic Church tional details or reservations. Honor System and responsibilities as motor 3669 Sanlbel-Captlva Road Retired Persons (AARP), Southwest Florida Boardsallors 472-4204 Aqua-aerobics In the pool 9 every Thurdsay at the legion 472-5517 - Meets at 1:30 pm. on - Meets at 1 p.m. on the first to 10 a.m. Tuesday and CapL Costanzo BABY NEEDS 24-hour tellers vehicle drivers. 472-2763 Lions • Meets at 6:30 p.m. on 472-1206 hall on Sanibel-Captiva Road. the second Friday of every the first and third Wednesday Sunday of the month on the Thursday. There Is a $100 Jackpot. Provided by Citizens and Msgr. Robert Schlefen, pastor DENTISTS Birdlng and sightseeing Sanlbel Rental Service Southern National Bank of month November through May of every month at the Sanlbel Causeway unless otherwise an- Aerobics in the gym 8 to 9 Post Jerry's Shopping Canter Refreshments are available. Rev. Jacques Nyssen, Jamas Bell, D.D.S charters. Florida at Bailey's and Jerry's associate at the Sanlbel Community Community Association. nounced. Call 472-6017 or a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. 472-5777 Camping Association. 433-4517 for Information. New Sanlbel Plaza Tae Kwon Do classes In the on Sanibel and at 110 Chad- Saturday Vigil - 5:30 p.m.; 1630-G Periwinkle Way CapL Tom Nichols Rollaways, cribs, strollers, Lions Auxiliary - Meets at 6:30 members always welcome. gym from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. wick's Square on Captiva. Sunday Mass - 8:30 and 10:30 472-6333 4664448 offices hlghchalrs, car seats, beach Camping on the beach is a.m. and noon; Daily Mass - American Business Women's p.m. on the third Wednesday of Monday and Wednesday. Items and more. prohibited, as are open beach Association - Meets for dinner each month at the Dunes. Call Mom's Support Group - For Charter sailing by the day, 8:30 a.m.; Holy Days schedules Roger Dunphy, D.D.S half-day or sunset. Sanlbel Post Offlca fires. Fires are permitted, the same as weekends. and business at 5:30 p.m. on Dottle Withlngton, 472-5555. single, divorced or widowed CANOES Beaches however, in approved cooking the second Thursday of every women or women whose William Shorack, D.D.S. Turn right off Periwinkle Way The only containers (not to exceed month at the Putting Pelican Bay Wind Plaza Gators Capt. Roger Nodruff on Tarpon Bay Road St. Michael and All New Beginnings Club - An In- husbands work long hours. A Tarpon Bay Canoa Concession 48x24x12 inches deep) with an restaurant at the Beachview 2402 Palm Ridge Road 472-5463 472-1655 newspaper On Sanlbel UNRESTRICTED Angels Episcopal Church formal monthly gathering for time for sharing thoughts, con- 900 Tarpon Bay Road extruded metal grill for non- Country Club. Any woman who 472-2060 Feeding alligators anywhere 36-foot sailboat by day or Open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PARKING WITH NO STICKER 2304 Periwinkle Way women who are new residents cerns, and special programs. 472-8900 commercial food preparation. is employed either part- or full- is not only ILLEGAL, it Is ex- half-day. Monday through Friday. Closed devoted is permitted for everyone along The Rev. William Dodd, rector of the Islands. Call Peggy Call 472-1885 for Information. Marked canoe trail is part of After you have your beach time Is welcome. Reservations tremely DANGEROUS. An Saturday and Sunday, although the Causeway, at the Sanibel The Rev. William Walker, priest Jackson, 472-1694, for meeting COUNSELING THERAPY the J.N. "Ding" Darling National to Sanibel party please assume respon- must be made by Monday prior alligator that Is accustomed to Capt. Bob Sabatlno mail is delivered on Saturday. Lighthouse and Fishing Pier at associate date, time and place. Zonta Club of Sanlbel-Captlva • Wildlife Refuge. Bait for sale. sibility for cleaning up any lit- to the Thursday meeting. Call Peggy Jackson, LC.S.W. being fed will become a 472-1451 the eastern tip of the Island, at 472-2173 A classified service organiza- dangerous animal If left unfed Fishing, shelling, sightsee- and Captiva ter or debris from the area. Pat Renz, 472-1123, for reserva- Overeaters Anonymous - Meets 472-1694 Jerry's Grocery Store Gulfside City Park off Casa Weekend winter schedule • tion for executive business for a period of time. Animals ing, luncheon trips to Safety Ybel Road, on the east side of tions. Call Linda Brown, at 7i30 p.m. every Monday at women on the Islands. Meets By appointment only even- Jerry's Shopping Center Holy Eucharist at 6 p.m. Satur- 433-7747, for membership that are not artificially fed are Harbor. WINDSURFERS the Sanlbel end of the Sanibel Congregational United for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Ings or weekends for marital, Periwinkle Way day and 7:30, 9.30 and 11:30 Information. family and Individual less likely to become pro- 472-9300 Causeway, at the gulf end of a.m. Sunday. Nursery service Is Church of Christ. Call 472-2127. the first Wednesday of every WATER SPORTS counseling. blems. A "tame" alligator Island Cruises, Inc. Postal counter open from 9 Tarpon Bay Road and at the Churches available at the 11:30 a.m. month at the Putting Pelican. becomes bold - he loses his Capt. Duke Sells Sanibel Hilton Inn Trost property on Tarpon Bay service. American Legion - Sanlbel- Rotary • Meets at 7:30 a.m. Visiting Zontians welcome. For a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Maggie Mulllns, M.A. fear of man. Then he has dif- Capt. Roger Nodruff 937 East Gulf Drive Road. Captlva POM 123 meets at the every Friday at the Coconut information call President Kap- Friday. 472-3181 Church of the Islands Weekday services all year - 9 1633-F Periwinkle Way ficulty distlnguising between a 472-5463, 472-5462 legion hall on Sanlbel-Captlva Grove restaurant. All visiting py King Cole, 472-5327 or Off-Islanders with 4115 Sanlbel-Captlva Road a.m. Wednesday, Holy 472-6180 fish and the hand that holds it. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cabbage Windsurfers, Hobie cats and Eucharist and Healing Service; Road on the second Tuesday Rotarlans and Interested In- 466-5000. RESTRICTED PARKING Pastor Jamie Stllson Personal, couple and group Because of the gator popula- Key for lunch; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. phantoms. Hourly rental and 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Holy dividuals are welcome. Call instruction. STICKERS can find beach ac- 472-1018 counseling by appointment. tion here, dogs should never be sightseeing cruise. Dinner cess at Bailey Road, Beach Sunday -10 a.m. worship Eucharist and Bible study. 472-2880 for information. CO 0) o> © OPEN HOUSE CONDOMINIUMS ••••< -." HOMES THREE BEDROOM GULF FRONT - If $397,600 is your price range, bring your toothbrush and swimsuit because you won't find anything better or more beautiful on Sanibel! Over $35,000 spent on gorgeous Robb & Stucky furnishings. Nearly new intimate complex with eight very special luxury residences. To preview this magical combination of old world charm and contemporary advantages, Wednesday, January 20, 1988 please call Carl or Trudy Deremo, Realtor 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Associates (days 472-3121, eves. CUSTOM BUILT LAKE HOME - CLOSE Sunset South 472-3042). TO THE BEACH. This home is loaded Unit 10-B with great features and was built with On Middle Gulf Drive — near Sundial special attention to quality craftsmanship •,**. •-•. and materials. Situated on a % acre land- DON'T JUST DREAM A DREAM - BUY scaped homesite, this home offers large ONE! If your dream is a lifestyle with all ceramic tiled eat in kitchen, top of the line beachfront amenities, but no upkeep has- appliances, great room with vaulted ceil- sle, this spacious two bedroom, two bath ings, ceramic tiled master bathroom with unit in a well maintained GULF FRONT oversized step-up onyx Jacuzzi tub, condo complex can serve as your shower, skylights and marble counters. backdrop for the good life. Pool and truly There is also a second level master suite delightful courtyard overlook the sparkling GULF FRONT WITH GUARANTEED IN- COME at Sanibel's finest full service with private sundeck and loft. A two car Gulf waters. Unit has large porch with garage, dumbwaiter, large workroom, 8" Gulf view, dome ceiling in kitchen, fans resort, Casa Ybel. Spacious one bedroom condominium with large screened porch marble window sills and central vacuum throughout, enclosed garage and extra complete the package. Call Joe or Joan large storage area. Definitely priced to sell overlooking the Gulf. Stairway access to Burns, Realtor Associates (days at $184,900 furnished. Your host will be the beach. Call Dan Cohn, Realtor 472-3121 eves. 472-5814) or Dan Cohn, Joyce Blakely, Realtor Associate (days Associate (days 472-3121 eves. Realtor Associate (days 472-3121 eves. 472-3121 eves. 472-4208). 472-9337). $459,000- WHAT DOES IT BUY? A Gulf 472-9337). front residence with three bedrooms, CONDOMINIUMS three full baths plus office/den, garage, cabana, pool, tennis, hot tub and the op- portunity to enjoy blazing romantic sunsets plus no homeowner worries. Call Becky Williams, Broker Salesman for your private viewings (days 472-3121, eves. 472-5457). WATEFRONT CONVENIENCE AT OFF WOULDN'T YOUR YACHT LIKE A NEW WATER PRICE - 100' from boat ramp on HOME? This beautiful home has all the GREAT VALUE AT $329,000! Small in- Dinkins Bayou. This three bedroom, two extras — three bedrooms, two and one- timate complex in super east end loca- and one-half bath home with garage of- half baths, screened pool, sitting room off tion. Large enough for^M^round living fers a quiet location, nice vegetation. master bedroom, fireplace, Jenn-aire with 1700 s^^ ^^ Fenced courtyard and redwood deck and range, skylights throughout and Mexican living arej^jJ^^UBUp^reat views, all for only $125,000. Call John Naumann tiled floors. All of this with convenient pool, t^Bl^Jw Elevator. Preview & Associates, Inc. REALTOR (days canal frontage. Call Mike Robideau, anytime. Swl Trudy or Carl Deremo, 472-3121). Realtor Associate (days 472-3121 eves. Realtor Associates (days 472-3121 eves. 472-5102). 472-3042). GROUND LEVEL POOL HOME. Near beach and sanctuary on % acre beautiful- POPULAR MARINER POINTE - Bay ly planted corner homesite. Immaculate front complex with two pools, two ten- condition, only one owner. This home, nis courts, fishing pier and dock space. built by Michigan Homes, has three LAKE FRONT LOT — Gorgeous lakef ront Why look any further? Terrific investment bedrooms, two baths, living, dining and building site in one of Sanibel's finest opportunity now available on this two family rooms. Magnificent trees including residential areas. Lot has approximately bedroom, two bath unit. A MUST TO royal poinciana, citrus, palms, specimen 14,500 sq. ft. For more information, call SEE! Call MaryLou Traucht, Realtor Gumbo Limbo, eta All for only $189,000. G.G. Robideau, Realtor Associate (days Associate for viewing (days 472-3121, Call Dan Cohn, Realtor Associate (days 472-3121 eves. 472-5102). eves. 472-2880). 472-3121 eves. 472-9337). STILL LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL Please send me more information. LOT NEAR THE BEACH? Your treasure hunt is over! This site is over an acre, 500' Name from the deeded beach access on West Gulf Drive Bring your plans and build your Address. dream. Only 11 homesites in this natural setting subdivison. Asking $125,000. Call City State. Zip. Becky Williams, Broker Salesman (days 472-3121 eves. 472-5457) or Fred Phone Number Spring, Realtor Associate (days 472-0131 eves. 472-6726). I am interested in: Selling: • Condo D Home D Lot D Other SALES A SERVICE • KNOWLEDGE A EXPERIENCE Buying: • Condo D Home D Lot D Other 1149 Periwinkle Way • 2427 Periwinkle Way > Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 • (813) 472-3121 Toll Free in Florida: (800)282-0360 Toil Free out of Florida: (800) 237-6004 '*&•':• istmlhv, Bridge 9B Classifieds 23B Fishing tips J6B Movie review 8B Shelling tips 17B Tuesday, Jan. 19,1988 'Let me tell you about my gator...' True tales about encounters with our most popular wildlife residents By MAGGIE GREENBERG when two women standing outside her store exclaimed, "Oh, what a The prehistoric alligator is ugly, cute alligator!" After all, He terrifying — and Sanibel's top Crocodile boutique is right next wildlife attraction. Visitors love to door. see it, residents love to talk about But when a customer screamed, it. "Oh, what a cute alleeee!" and fl- "Let me tell you about my ed, Joan decided to investigate. gator!" they say (unless, of couse, She found a two-foot alligator that you really prefer to hear about both the ladies and the customer their grandchildren). Here are a had mistaken for a stuffed animal. few true gator tales collected over The police relocated the reptilian recent years on the Islands: browser. MARSHALL THE GREAT THE BOLD BUMPER More than 12 feet long and Loud bumps against a long win- weighing nearly a quarter of a ton, dow by the front door caused Lake Marshall ruled the domain bet- Murex resident Hilde Meng to turn ween Island Inn and Tarpon Bay on the outside light. When a large roads for some 40 years. He was alligator returned her startled Sanibel's pride, if not always joy. glare, the Mengs called the police. For example, Marshall sometimes Sanibel's Finest did their best to halted traffic. coax the critter down the steps. Who says alligators don't Moreover, he once bashed the of The Book Nook on Palm Ridge First, they charged in the patrol read? You couldn't tell that to Road one sunny afternoon last rear end of a Trans Am with his car. (The reptile hissed but refus- one particular three-foot gator fall. Illustration by Scott powerful tail, whereupon the ter- ed to move.) Then, they turned that found its way into the aisles Faugust. rified driver ran his car into a said car around and gave the gator ditch. But when Marshall shuffled a heavy dose of exhaust fumes. off his reptilian coil in the fall of (The creature crawled down a few 1984, Islanders mourned his steps and fell asleep.) ing these questions, the Islanders tragedy for those who ignore three demise. By midnight, the tranquilized tripped and fell into two boxes of cardinal rules: alligator was sleeping in the books. 1. Never feed an alligator. It's il- THE ILL-BRED BELLY-FLOPPER driveway. By dawn the monster Fortunately, she recovered and legal and highly hazardous. One evening, while the two had gone. recently discovered that wax 2. Never disturb an alligator. youngest daughters of a Donax gators float and their wicks do 3. Never try to relocate a Village resident were swimming in FROM TEXAS, WITH LOVE work. nuisance alligator, no matter how the pool, they suddenly heard a Maxene Michl recalls several small. Call the police. great splash. Fortunately, the close encounters with alligators. ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL well-bred girls fled when the belly - One involved a behemoth that broke Alligators "sell." Therefore, After teaching at college flopper refused to identify himself. up a cocktail party on the beach they appear on everything from preparatory schools and at the The following morning Villagers by the old High Tide cottages. But sweat shirts to swizzle sticks, University of Maryland, Maggie found a four-foot alligator cavor- last Christmas the long-time looking as cute and cuddly as Greenberg moved to Sanibel in ting in their chlorinated waters. Sanibel resident suffered an koala bears. But real alligators 1978. A freelance writer for national alligator-related injury. are neither cute nor cuddly. and regional publications, she Is LITTLE, BUT LITERATE Merry Christmas from friends in Endowed with a brain about the the author of "Nature on Sanibel," Joan Simonds, owner of The Texas contained two, nine-inch size of a shriveled prune, Alligator "A Child's Guide to Sanibel and Island Book Nook, was not startled alligator candles. Can coals car- mississippiensis is dangerously Captiva," and "The Sanibel Shell by the sound of books falling on ried to Newcastle float? Will their primitive. Thus alligator en- Guide." the floor. Nor was she surprised wicks work? En route to answer- counters can quickly turn to Education, research, capital improvements highlight a busy 1988 at the foundation The following report consists of exerpts from the first were completed in 1987: 5. Volunteers built an irrigation system in the Native newsletter of 1988 from the Sanibel-Captlva Conserva- 1. A 125-gallon marine aquarium has been added to Plant Nursery to provide a regular watering program. tion Foundation. The newsletter was a year-end report the exhibit area to demonstrate a shallow bay of SCCF activities In 1987. It was written by committee mangrove-fringed • NATURE SHOP - The book department was expand- chairmen, staff members and volunteers at the community. ed and has become a large part of the foundation's foundation. 2. A teaching revenue. We have added new lines, in keeping with the pavilion funded by ., .-—». T««kT^«mit nature-oriented theme of the shop. We have also • FINANCIAL STATUS - The financial condition of the Erard Matthiessen %JTL_ UPDATE enlarged the children's department with more educa- foundation remains sound. Total revenues in 1987 — and friends as a tional toys and games. Sales for the year exceeded including membership, gifts, grants, and sales in the memorial to Jessie $30,000, an all-time high. Nature Shop and Native Plant Nursery — came to an Matthiessen pro- all-time high of $284,554. Outlays for all purposes, in- vides teaching space for visiting groups. • MEMBERSHIP • Membership now numbers well over cluding land acquisition, were $255,452. Surplus has 3. Volunteers rebuilt the bridge providing access to 2,000. The real reason for joining the SCCF is a belief been accumulated in order to profive funds for long- the observation tower. Wheelchair access has been in the work the foundation does to protect the natural overdue projects and land acquisition. provided to the tower area. 4. An IBM computer was purchased to machanize integrity of Sanibel and Captiva. We consider the cur- • CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS • The following projects many clerical operations. Please see SCCF, page 5B GO CM Environment 00 Q z (0 Notorious raccoons have remarkable ability to adapt CD Best Buy By JEFF SCHULTENOVER oo Most people have seen a raccoon, Procyon lotor, at CO one time or another. And even if we haven't, we would know what one is the instant we saw it. From the time o we were young we have been acquainted with the rac- coon in rhymes and tales of little masked bandits or Rocky Raccoon and Daniel Boone's hat. C But what about the raccoons LUXURY, LUXURY. LUXURY. This estate on Dingman Drive THIS HOME HAS SO MUCH CHARACTER. A very unusual right here on Sanibel and in the a has all the luxury you are looking for. 2 acres, close to home, nestled in Florida vegetation, and on the Gulf. The J.N. "Ding" Darling National XI the Gulf of Mexico and snuggled away in the palms for wrap-around deck overlooks the pool and is shielded for REFUGE (0 your privacy. Fireplace, gourmet kitchen, imported Italian privacy. Very open inside, lots of windows, expensive Wildlife Refuge? tiled floors, and more $575,000. Please call Ann Gardiner features for added beauty. $845,000. Call Ann Gardiner It seems that raccoons are be- REPORT at 472-656S and evenings at 472-3486. for more details at 472-6565; evenings at 472-3486. ing seen more often on the Island, even in the daytime, which is a bit peculiar INVESTOR'S DELIGHT. Top floor Executive Suite in the for an animal that is chiefly nocturnal in its habits. As Sundial Beach and Tennis Resort. A double delight; many as five have been seen clamoring up a cabbage owners' personal use and ex- palm together at mid-day. cellent rental income (expected Many people know how notorious these "critters" net around $11,000 for 1988). are for their nighttime raids on garbage cans. They Gulf views from oversized have thin, nimble paws and extreme dexterity with a screened-in lanai. Pool, tennis, very find sense of touch. Their tracks resemble a nightclub and more Owner human hand, so it is no wonder that captive raccoons wants to sell NOW. Asking $135,000. Call Vince Kelly, have learned to turn on faucets, open latches and turn knobs. Raccoons also have a habit of washing or dous- 472-6565 or 472-9357 after —, , i ««—;^^M^^»_ .mug/mi«... ,M..Mm<««^MMiht.~W3i«MuB:«»«»»«' ' hours and ask him about his ing their food, which gives them their Latin name, This curious raccoon kept his distance from pKotograplSrRlcl!lKosakowCoop"er THE ULTIMATE ON CAPTIVA ISLAND. Swimming, tennis, FOR THE DISCRIMINATING BUYER. On the Gulf, wonder- buyer's rebate program. lotor ("washer"). What they are actually doing is ex- golf, sailing, dining, shopping, fishing, marina... this one ful views, and, unlike many condominiums on Sanibel, it ercising their instinct for either softening their food or bedroom, two bath villa can be converted to a motel-type has a view of the romantic skyline of Fort Myers Beach. "fishing" for things to eat from the water and mud, accommodation plus an efficiency allowing a dual income $365,000. Much to tell so call Margo Herek for specific potential. $134,000. Call Lucien Benton at 472-6565 or information at 472-6565 or in the evenings at 482-0593. such as shrimp or small fish. in the evenings at 489-3830. Female raccoons have litters of two to seven kits, Researcher is back to continue his studies Advantages to talking usually in the spring. They have been known to have By SCOTT MARTELL two litters in the same year. Bay Road and Rabbit Road, Gulf Drive and with the leaders... Islander staff writer Sanibel-Captiva Road. He weighed and measured These animals have a remarkable ability to adapt. Vacation Properties Network the animals and recorded other biological Most wild animals suffer from the constant encroach- If it's winter, then it's time for old friends from information. ment of man's civilization. Raccoons, however, seem • Video available of each northern states to get back together on the Now the research takes a more sophisticated for sale and rental property to thrive in the face of man's progress. This is in part Islands. And this year thatapplies for David Spicer approach. due to the fact that man has an inexhaustible process • $500 rental rebate program and a group of raccoons. "I'm^etting the chance to put radio collars on of garbage production and raccoons have both the Spicer, an Iowa State University graduate stu- • One-year homeowners warranty ability and the appetite to consume it. some raccoons. Through telemetry, I'll be able to available dent, is researching Sanibel's raccoon population. better track where each raccoon travels," Spicer After a term on campus, he is back on the Island to • Budget Rent-A-Car Morphologically, raccoons are desinged to be car- said. nivores, but the fact is that they are voraciously om- continue his research, which is being conducted in Spicer will be here until August. Then, back in • Airline reservations nivorous. They not only eat all forms of meat, but they conjunction with the national "Ding" Darling • Vacation rentals Foundation and the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Iowa, he'll complete his thesis. The book outlining >THE CQNDOMINHUMTHAT HAS JTrALL This Blind Pass-' \ •" AN AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY, and walking distance also consume nuts, cabbage palm berries — and his research and conclusions will then be • Lending institution affiliation Foundation. " feenfwntedJt^a^Z-oondo, grounejrflpori^ t"' tothebeach.tf you want tennis, or swimming, or perhaps- garbage. available for perusual at both the SCCF and the • New home construction Raccoons also have a great sense of curiosity that Last summer Spicer trapped and tagged more J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. '^^M^^^^^^^^&msL _..^,;r../ ; i, • Property management " ' than 100 raccoons in an area bounded by Tarpon i^'qulet focationfa'goorfrental investment^ Please see RACCOONS, next page 472-6565 or 472-3486 in the • Member of Multiple Listing Services—Sanibel, Captiva, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach • Four resource centers located in major metropolitan areas of LOTS Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit & McT's presents DO • A •DOME SUNSET CIRCLE has a buildable lot that may be just for Milwaukee your new home. It is secluded yet close to all activities. • Six offices to serve our customers COMPUTI po-mrouMur CIIIIN* KIT On a quiet cul-de-sac with ample vegetation and a possi- locally—open every day for your CONSIDERING SELLING YOUR the biggest NEW FORT MYERS SHOWROOM ble lake view, this lot can be yours for only $72,900. convenience DISTINCTIVE HOME ON AT WAL-MART - SCOTTY'S PLAZA Your dom* calling kit will b« custom-dastgmd A shipped anywh*r« AN ENDANGERED SPECIES! This large, high, buildable lot • Professionally trained SANIBEL OR CAPTIVA? "eaity bird" In th« USA. Prlc** start @ $179.00. tncluoas fan, diagram. in "The Rocks" is on a cul-de-sac with privacy plus a deed- sales associates Instructions, otc ed beach access only a few steps away. A secluded island • 40 highly visible offices located BEFORE YOU DO. ALLOW US TO EXPLAIN TO A FEW STEPS FROM THE FIRST TEE. A unique townhome setting will make your dreams come true and all for only YOU 7101-92 Cypress Lak« Dr. Local 442-5313 $124,900. on the island! In Fl. 1-800-330-DOMC in The High Dunes includes 2 bedrooms, a loft screened in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, So. Fort Myars, FL 33907 porches, covered parking. With a pool and tennis shared Michigan, Minnesota and THE JAMES AGENCY/SOTHEBY'S ADVANTAGE MON-SAT 9-9:30 In USA 1-800-299-7122 by only 8 units, the price of $144,900 is very attractiva Call Maryann or Pete Skehan 472-6565; evenings 466-0097. Wisconsin 1. COMPLETE EXPERT LOCAL MARKETING Ceil Len Yaeche, 472-6565 orin the evening, 472-3609. OF YOUR PROPERTY THROUGH DISTINCTIVE ADVERTISING Come in and talk to the leaders! 2. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETING THROUGH THE ESTABLISHED MARKETING PROGRAM OF SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL Talk to the leader REALTY. PRIME RIB • STEAMED SHRIMP PLATTER Vacation Propertic PLUS BBQ BEEF RIBS • FRIED CLAMS • CRAB CAKES CHICKEN PARMESAN • SCALLOPS MARSALLA SOTHEBYS $ INTERNATIONAL RKAI.TY FOR ONLY 6.95 Realty THE PERFECT MARKETING TEAM FOR YOUR HOME For the first 100 Convenient offices to serve you CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION seated between 5 and 6 p.m. seven days a week 472-6565 Dining Hours 5-10 p.m. Tavern Open 4 P.M. to Close Dance the Night Away! Outside Florida 1-800-445-1566 Box 776 Suite llr) - Bell Tower Happy Hour 5-7 P.M. in the Tavern Captiva Island: 14812 Captiva R<±, S.W. (PROPERTIES) Scinibel Island, FL 13499 Cleveland Ave. (Next door to Post Office) Live Entertainment 33957 Fort Myers. FL 33907 Fort Myers Beach: 8701 Estero Blvd. (765-4422) FOR SALES & VACATION RENTAL MON. - SAT. • 10PM - 1AM (813) 433-0044 Sanibel Island: 1630 Periwinkle Way INFORMATION, CALL TODAY. (813) 472»800 NO COVER ON TUES. AND WED. (Across from C&S Bank) Administrative Office Sales Office Sanibel Island: 1207 Periwinkle Way (Next To Huxter's Market) McTs Vacation Properties Network with 40 Offices located in: Shrimp House Us COLORADO • FLORIDA • ILLINOIS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA WISCONSIN &Tavern 1523 Periwinkle Way LANDING 472-3161 On Periwinkle across from the Gulf Station Dinner served 5-10 p.m. Major Credit Cards Accepted 1200 Periwinkle Way • 472-4772 Environment JOIN THE Environment If you have come to the I CO ARTS SAFARI conclusion that you... Professional Quality Reiss leaves CROW for position Otters, gadwalls are among • lack a consistent investment strategy NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION January 16-30 • do not have the time to gather > z at Indianapolis Zoo hospital information and react swiftly to o recent wildlife sightings changing conditions ROBERT A. HORAK, a 16-year m 3D By SCOTT MARTELL permanent resident, developer and Four Young Printmakers By SCOTT MARTELL then you are in need of a better way Islander staff writer r • >-* state certified general contractor Islander staff writer to manage your assets... no commis- a from Oaxaca, Mexico (CGC 009621), works with you. w Q. Staff and respon- sion, fee based portfolio manage- ffi sibilities at Care and Throughout the year different species of birds, rep- ment... Contact Registered Invest- BUILD WITH THE BEST < tiles and mammals can be seen on our "sanctuary Rehabilitation of Wildlife ment Advisor— o Modesto Bernardo are still shifting as the islands." Some are migrating. Some are sightseeing 3 organization continues to from other areas in Florida. And some are quite rare, MARK C. WEBB Bayshore Homes Inc. a Susana Chincoya having been seen only occasionally around Sanibel evolve. Portfolio Manager \\p8flO Sextant Drive, #1 Yacht Haven Clinic Manager Paula and Captiva. HBB^^M_— Advest Managed Portfolio Service Fulgencio Lazo Reiss has accepted a new With this new column The Sanitel Island,^Flprida - 3395j job at the Indianapolis Islander hopes to help give Ad vest, Inc. s residents and visitors an idea ISLAND 7290-200 College Parkway A Wullh of limtlmtnt UtMs Fernando Olivera Zoo. And veterinarian Dr. Fort Myers, FL 33907 Marc Elie has a new title of what wildlife is hanging out SIGHTINGS (813) 936-0005 as "acting executive or passing through the Nat'l WATS 1-800-228-9995 Advest 813-472-8473 Islands at any particular director." Advest, Inc. Is a Registered Investment Advisor and a member ol the New York, Reiss stepped into the time. American and Other principal Stock Exchanges Consultation services also offered to owner/builders MATSUMOTO GALLERY breach to run the facility 751 TARPON BAY ROAD, SANIBEL ISLAND, FL 33957 • 813^72-6686 during the 1986 controver- In this photo taken last fall, Or. Mark Elie and Paula • Gadwall: This surface-feeding duck is fairly uncom- sy over the resignation of Reiss tend to an injured cormorant that found its way to mon around Sanibel and Captiva. But a small group former manager Holly Care and Rehabilitation of Wildlife. Reiss has since left passed through the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Davies. Reiss left last CROW for a position at the Indianapolis Zoo. Photo by Wildlife refuge recently and was seen near the obser- week to work with the Ricki Kosakow Cooper. vation tower. These ducks rarely congregate in large animal hospital at the groups. Unlike other surface-feeding ducks, the gadwall state-of-the-art zoo that will ope-r n Captiva Conservation Foundation, says in Indianapolis in June. She starts work dives regularly. It is noted by its plain head, dark bill, ,~fo.,,~_u wally Kain, president of the CROW gray body and dark tail coverts. there Feb. 1. board of directors. "Working at CROW has been a "I think the responsibilities of both challenging and rewarding ex- • Fulvous whistling duck: A small flock of these "tree medical and administrative work will ducks" was seen last week at the refuge. This native perience," Reiss said. "I think it has be complementary," Elie said. "I think •amm- grown a lot, and I think it will eventual- Florida duck apparently was simply "sightseeing" it is inherent in any profession that you here. The unpredictable ducks are generally more ly become a larger and more important want to gain this kind of part of wildlife care in Lee County." visible on the east coast. Despite their nickname, independence." these ducks rarely perch in trees and never nest in Elie has been "acting executive "What we are working toward is a director'' since October. His job now in- them. They are noted by their deep tawny yellow head caring, professional, hospital-type at- and underparts, with a dark back and wings. The bird cludes the veterinarian work as well as mosphere at CROW," Kain said. "We coordinating all operations. He will is not often seen because of its nocturnal feeding Barrier Island Group for-the Arts and want the board involved with board- habits. also spend time applying for research type things — seeking funding, guiding the City of Sanibel invite you to grants and seeking potential veterinarian interns. His job will be policy, and supporting a thriving clinic • Songbirds: Songbirds probably will not be too visible comparable in scope to other "ex- headed by professionals." until they begin peaking during their spring migra- _. _-_r_ ~ ~- CROvouWn celebrateceieDraces itIDsS 20th birthdabirthday tion. Still, several species have been heard in the ecutive director" jobs such as that held Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Sanibel Corn- bushes — usually in vegetation farther away from by Erick Lindblad at the Sanibel- munity Association. human noise. A few are year 'round residents, but The Start of most are just passing through. They include: bullfin- ches, cardinals, common yellow throats, yellow- Continued from page 3B throated warblers and black and white warblers. often leads to trouble and has put them them relatives. Northern raccoons • Red phalarope: A red phalorope is very unusual on Something Big! Be the one near the top of the list of nature's generally hibernate during the winter. Sanibel and Captiva, but one was seen offshore near nuisances on Sanibel and Captiva. There is simply no need for the animals Beyond being just a nuisance, rac- the Lighthouse last week. These sandpipers have lob- on a subtropical island to go into ed toes and generally long necks and legs. They spin in that got away. coons are the major predators of log- hibernation. A Grand Opening Celebration of gerhead sea turtle nests. circles in shallow water to stir up food. Two factors here on the Islands keep The red phalarope is an uncommon pelagic species Got away from the crowds to a quiet island life. The threatened loggerhead sea our raccoon population somewhat in turtles often crawl up on Sanibel's most often seen during storms along the coast. They Got away from high waterfront prices to a place check. The first is predation by larger are distinguished by their short and stout yellow bill. the Barrier Island Center for the Arts beaches during late spring and sum- animals, such as an occasional where you can afford to enjoy life. mer to dig nests and deposit their eggs. In gray winter plummage, the black eye line of alligator or even a bobcat. The only phalaropes is characteristic. During this time, raccoons are always other things that might kill a raccoon is on Dunlop Road next to City Hall Got away from just living near the water to living present and will actively seek out the right on the water. an automobile. Car kills do take a cer- • White reddish egret: A white reddish egret has been turtle nests to devour the precious tain toll on raccoons, and man often is eggs. This problem has become so sighted along the cross dike in the refuge. It is Be the one that got away to Blue Crab Key...an tempted to feed the orphaned babies suspected to be a year 'round resident. While listed as Saturday, January 23 from 6 until 8 P.M. great on other barrier islands where that result. But please don't feed the island within an island on the lee side of Pine Island. the raccoon population is ever increas- a "white phase" reddish egret, this bird will stay raccoons. They are quick to bite and white its entire life. The reddish egret itself is a fairly A showing of members' works curated It's a private, secluded community, with tennis, ing that the turtle eggs are collected they often carry rabies. pool and spa...just minutes away from shops, and transported to an enclosed hat- uncommon, dark heron of salt-water flats. It is very by Jay Williams, Edison Community College chery that protects the eggs from active when feeding — running, hopping, and flapping Music, Hors dbeuvres. Refreshments restaurants, golf and more. Jeff Schultenover is a seasonal staff (canopy feeding) as it pursues fish. destructive predation. member at the J.N. "Ding" Darling Na- An auction of works by Ikki Matsumoto, Your two-bedroom townhouse overlooks the water, The lifestyle of a Sanibel raccoon dif- tional Wildlife Refuge. fers in one major aspect from its nor- © Otters: Recently, these delightful critters have been Robert Rauschenberg, Barney Bailer and features covered parking and a private dock seen frequently crossing Sanibel-Captiva Road. Often, along a protected waterway. And you're right in the refuge staffers receive calls about "black panthers" and Jo and David Stark middle of all the fun...you can be out on the water which in fact turn out to be otters. They are generally very elusive. While preferring fresher water, they Sunday, January 24 from 1 until 5 P.M. before everyone else has made it to the launching have also been seen out in the sal-water estuaries and ramp. in Tarpon Bay. Music by Danny Morgan, Rick Keeler, Be the one that got away to Blue Crab Key. Prices Richard Moffet and others start at $64,500. with furnished models open seven Craft demonstration and art activities SCCF Continued from page 1B days a week. Make your getaway now. for adults and children rent growth trend a vote of confidence. Memberships now provide more than 40 percent of the funds that Free hot dogs and refreshments make it possible for the foundation to serve our Islands. • LAND ACQUISITION - We acquired 18 lots in three It's your Art Center, Sanibel. wetland subdivisions in 1987. New aerial photos and new county ownership maps have permitted the Land Acquisition Committee to complete an inventory of We hope you'll enjoy it. wetland properties that should be purchased to pre- vent future development. Graduate student David Spicer, right, I'PICIS SUBIKCT TO CIIANGI. The foundation sold a 16-acre mangrove tract on handles more than raccoons during his possum from a car at Tarpon Bay MARINA ROAD Marina. Photo by Ricki Kosakow Dixie Beach Boulevard to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife field studies on Sanibel. In this in- Cooper. Service as an addition to the J.N. "Ding" Darling Na- BOKEELIA, FLORIDA 33922 stance, Spicer removed a young op- Please see SCCF, page 19B 8*. Arts • Leisure CD 6B Arts Leisure Tuesday, Jan. 19,1988 a J. TODD'S z a Restaurant m Weekend full of activities opens new Center for the Arts 30 By MARA VERTREES Presents open house will offer an opportunity for BIG Arts founding W Islander staff writer a. Islanders to explore and enjoy the new President Pete Smith Chef Dale Tonell's 03 facility. along with many Masterpiece - Barrier Island Group for the Arts has Entertainment will be provided other volunteers worked 03 planned a weekend of activities to throughout the day beginning with last Sunday to put the celebrate the grand opening of the Bar- pianist Rick Keeler on stage at l p.m. finishing touches on the SATURDAY NIGHT rier Island Center for the Arts. At 2 p.m. opening ceremonies will in- new Barrier Island Center BUFFET co Festivities begin Saturday, Jan. 23, clude the ribbon-cutting by Mayor Mike for the Arts. BIG Arts with an Island Art Safari. Klein and a special vocal performance members have been OF THE ISLANDS The safari, a tour of Island art by Lisa Wood, a fifth grader at Sanibel working every Sunday galleries, is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Elementary School. Wood will sing since last summer to Featuring Saturday and will be followed by an ex- three songs, including "The Start of complete the renovation Roast Prime Rib, Oysters Rockefeller, Whole hibit and art auction from 6 to 8 p.m. at Something Big", which is the theme of of the building. Photo by Artichokes stuffed with Crabmeat topped with Mornay the new Center for the Arts next to City grand opening. Ricki Kosakow Cooper. Sauce, Seafood Newburg with Fettucini, Chicken Marsala, Hall on Dunlop Road. Singer-songwriter Danny Morgan B-B-Q Ribs, Shrimp Fried Rice, Mixed Sauteed Vegetables, Featured at the center will be an ex- and dulcimer player Richard Moffet Fruits, Breads, Cheeses, Salad Bar, Dessert, and Our World hibit of works by BIG Arts members. will entertain on stage at 3 and 4 p.m. Famous Ice Sculpture Surrounded by Fresh Shrimp and This is a juried show; works for inclu- BIG Arts has planned several special Chef Tonell's Famous Soup! sion were selected by Jay William, events for young Islanders during the Safari Continued curator of fine arts at Edison Com- celebration. There will be balloons and ALL FOR JUST $15.95 per person munity College. Concurrent with the entertainers as well as games beginn- Galleria, The Schoolhouse Gallery, focus on a collection of antique ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BUFFET ANYWHERE exhibit will be an art auction during ing every half-hour. Children will also Widllife Expressions and Mat- which four works donated by Island ar- botanical prints. be asked to participate in the creation sumoto House will hold receptions • Recent acquisitons from five tists will be auctioned off to benefit the of a giant mural. from 4 to 6 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. We feature the Island's Best Breakfast & Lunch! BIG Arts building fund. young printmakers are on exhibit BELGIAN WAFFLES, OMELETTES, EGGS BENEDICT, CRAB SALAD PLATTERS and OTHER FAVORITES For the adults, teachers of BIG Arts 23. Art aficionados are encourag- at The Schoolhouse Gallery. The Artworks to be auctioned are an winter courses will be on hand to ed to begin their evening with a original Jo and David Stark show features the works of Marco demonstrate their crafts, or in the case tour of the galleries and then to Spalatin, Mary Teichman, David "shellogram," an original Ikki Mat- of lecturers, to meet with interested continue on to an exhibit of works sumoto, an original framed acrylic by Bumbeck, Maureen Cribbs, Lee J. TODD'S LOUNGE people and discuss the subjects of their by members of The Barrier Island Ann Fanning and Rose Brown. Barney Bailer and a signed Robert classes. Group for the Arts at the new arts Rauschenberg poster. • Matsumoto House is featuring NOW APPEARING BOB INKENBRANDT Free hot dogs and soft drinks will be center on Dunlop Road. Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be woodblock prints from four Mex- Tuesday — Saturday served up until 5 p.m., when the Each of the five galleries will ican artists. served throughout the evening. celebration will end with closing have refreshments and will feature 8:30-12:30 BIG Arts will follow up this program • And Wildlife Expressions is remarks from BIG Arts board the works of one artist or one style featuring the realistic wildlife with an open house at the new center members. of art. from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday Jan. 24. The photography of Fort Myers artist SANIBELS MOST INTIMATE LOUNGE • The Sanibel Gallery is featuring Dr. Luther Oehlbeck. the works of Cape Coral artist This "safari" is an encore of the HAPPY HOUR 4-7 p.m. Alicia Schmidt along with the first Art Safari held early last DON AX AT MIDDLE GULF AT THE RAM ADA INN 472-4123 photography of Sanibel artist Emil November. It was deemed an t** Fray. entertaining and successful event SANIBEL • Trident Galleria's exhibit will by all involved. ART SAFARI A GUIDE TO OUR GALLERIES Loves Continued Tfee Ttee Home- "How The Other Half Loves": two every performer, with special em- vastly different households in one set, phasis on Mary Feathers tone as super-imposed and intertwined. played like a squeaky mouse by Don- Five galleries celebrate And stage manager Dena Allen na Shannon. If you didn't happen to keeps it all going. Wow. catch her in the just-closed "Vanities" with second 'art safari' It's utterly amazing, what Lund- at the playhouse, we hasten to tell you Toperzer Productions has done with that she is a beautiful girl under the Five galleries on Sanibel have Center for the Arts, this totally hilarious but technically present layers of dull hairstyling and scheduled a second "Island Art The Sanibel Gallery, Trident demanding play, meeting head-on the clothes and other stuff. And the girl is HILDA Safari" to coincide with the Grand challenge of limited space in which an accomplished actress. Opening of the new Barrier Island Please see SAFARI, next page cast and crew must work. Kelly Duncan offers us yet another Dave Hewitt hangs speakers from by Rlcki Kosakow Cooper, Ayckbourn's script sets a furious piece of good acting. Sanibel has to be IS BACK! the eaves in the new art center. Photo pace, with clockwork precision essen- justly proud of this Island daughter. tial to pulling it off. Ayckbourn has She didn't miss a beat in creating a Popular Primitive Artist been called "the Neil Simon of harried wife and mother, unable to England," but he's actually more cope, slovenly in her shirt-tailed mad 'How The Other Half Loves' makes us laugh and keeps us laughing than 50 percent Mack Sennett. He's rushing from one crisis to another. Hilda Kaihlanen, well known for her alarmingly perceptive, he makes side- Carrie Lund is again the grand lady "I know you understand splitting comedy out of the constant with all — well, almost all — the primitive interpretations of local scenes, what you think I said, but frustrations of daily life and the dark panache essential to carrying on — has returned to Captiva for the season. I'm not sure you realize side of human nature. and on (no pun intended). She's adept that what you heard is not PLAY The focus of Ayckbourn's splendid indeed at creating a feeling of good what I meant." dialogue in "How The Other Hah* breeding somehow gone awry. British playwright Alan REVIEW Loves" is the inability of the Grant North has costumed her very Her work can be seen at Ayckbourn could easily characters to communicate with any well, except for a rather unbecoming have invented that con- By Charlotte Heimann more clarity than that of the opening final act dress. But catch that red suit The Tree House Gallery, Captiva. voluted old classic. Maybe sentence above. The humor is serious, and that fringed pink gown. he did! Who knows? the play (as with his other 18 or so Welcome back to Ken (K.J.) He certainly did invent the Pirate But we must get down to business. London smash hits) is so fundamen- Bolden. He gives us a really solid per- Hilda Kaihlanen resides in Gloucester, Playhouse's newest — and quite What we have in the physically tally funny that it borders on pure formance as the philandering young possibly funniest — offering, "How limited playing area is a half-dozen farce. husband. We like his style and are Massachusetts. Her works are on exhibit The Other Half Loves." And with the characters allowed to transcend space As for the cast currently cavorting glad to have him on the playhouse in galleries in Vail, Colorado; Eockport, willing and able cooperation of every and time, with fine director Gordon at 1905 Periwinkle Way, we doubt that boards again. member of Lund-Toperzer Produc- Gray bringing off the neat trick of Ayckbourn's clever plotting has been Scott Bennett is so stuffy and so Massachusetts; and Bar Harbor, Maine, as tions, this most prolific of modern having action occur in different places better served by an actor than by quietly out of control (is that possi- dramatists makes us laugh and keeps and at different times, but seen Robert Toperzer since the play was well as The Tree House. us laughing. ble?) that he shows us a different side simultaneously. first produced in London in 1970. of Ayckbourn's writing. Here is the We're still laughing, although we We marvel at the continued ingenui- Toperzer is the brolly-bowler- character whose dark side very near- left the Playhouse a couple of hours ty of set and lighting creator Ken Burberry-blundering husband whose ly upsets the apple cart, yet at the ago. It's hard to write a critical ap- Loewit. He has managed somehow to density has everyone else running in same time he is pushing along the Open 7 Days 10-5 472-1850 praisal when you're laughing — and Donna Shannon and Robert Toperzer devise a way to meet Ayckbourn's confused circles. This man is a funny situations. Ah, that dinner for opening night of "How The Other what we saw was only a dress rehear- specific theatrical requirement for master of timing, of takes, of subtle party! of Lund-Toperzer Productions rehearse Half Loves." Photo by Rlckl Cooper. sal. Official opening is tonight, Jan. P.O. Box 549 19, at the Pirate Playhouse. touches to round out a character and We object mildly to his exaggerated Please see LOVES, next page make it more real than might seem Captiva, Florida 33924 possible. Please see LOVES, page 8B We liked every performance by Arts • Leisure ID Arts • Leisure OS H Spielberg's latest effort fails to engage the theater-goer's emotions o Defensive miracles are seldom necessary w 09 EMPIREliniDFE r\r-OF riirTHE- <%••>SUN• ...... C everything a poetic sort of glow, when there's > Directed by Steven Spielberg NORTH IT'S A DATE z nothing especially poetic about war,.loss and prison one. o Starring Christion Bale and John Malkovich camps. His spectacle displaces sensiblilty, and ex- • J5 m Rated PG If East won the first diamond, 30 AT THE hibition distances the filmgoer from any emotion. OAQJ32 the defense could take two spades Playing at South Pointe Cinema, Fort Myers Christian Bale does a commendable job as Jim, Symphony features • • • • AJ5 POINT and shift to clubs, but South would o bringing energy and spirit to the role. We empathize o> MOVIES win and use the king of hearts as an work by local composer a Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun is a big, with him, but only on a casual level. Spielberg is WEST EAST COUNT good-looking, epic kind of film. It's based on the J.G • Q1082 entry to finesse with the jack of < sending out a mixed message, making it difficult to • K763 hearts for his ninth trick. The Scarlet Letter by Dr. Fredric Kroll will be featured a Ballard 1984 novel about a boy who is separated By Mary Schultz relate to the boy's plight in any more than a perfunc- VQ943 V1075 by Maestro Joseph Eger and the Southwest Florida from his parents during the World War II Japanese tory way. 087 OK104 Symphony in an evening of music 8 p.m. Saturday Jan. > occupation of Shanghai. • Q109 WEEKLY QUESTION •o To give the director his due, Spielberg is most • K72 defensive miracles. This week's You hold :*J5 bathroom pantomime, but we can't Backgammon is played at 7 p.m. every Tuesday Sanibel Community Associa- Enjoy a sunset cruise Remember "'Round and Round The and pick up you tickets for $12 each. and newspapers. Yes, he does. And in the Sanibel Arms party room, 805 East Gulf Drive. tion. Monday sessions are tell whether Bennett or director Gray Garden" in Lund-Toperzer's first and help Hope Hospice is responsible for this slight slip in Telephone reservations can be this production makes him real. Don't The Backgammon Club is open to anyone who en- HOW under the direction of Jean season on Sanibel? And last year's made by calling 472-0006, but it's miss it. joys the game. Call 472-9228 for details. Scott, 472-4823. Thursday ses- taste. "Relatively Speaking"? Enough said, Marquis Hotels and Resorts is sponsoring a cruise It's no surprise, of course, that this reassuring to have the tickets in your Winners of the Jan. 11 tournament were: THEY sions are under the direction of featuring chefs from three Mariner restaurants this right? You won't want to miss this hands. Box office-is-epen from 10 a.m. 1. John Elchenlaub Sterling Bassett, 472-0025. company can handle the comic com- one, either. Former Sanibel resident Charlotte PLAYED Sunday evening, Jan. 24. to noon and from 4 to 8 p.m. except on 2. Dave Jenkins The sunset cruise on the Fort Dearborn will depart plications of the typical Ayckbourn "How The Other Half Loves" will Heimann now lives just off the Island Sunday. at Shell Point Village. She has long 3. Trace Green On Monday, Jan. 11,13 tables from the yacht basin at South Seas Plantation on Cap- romp. They've already demonstrated play through Feb. 20, Monday through played the Mitchell Movement. Winners were: their skill by performing two of his You really must see "How The been active in the local artistic com- tiva at 4:30 p.m. and return at 6:30 p.m. The evening will Satudray at 8 p.m. Better visit the box Other Half Loves" so you can meet Duplicate Bridge is played at 7:30 p.m. every provide an opportunity for sampling a variety of Ruther- other works. office at the Pirate Playhouse now munity and reviews the Islands' live Benjamin, who eats kitchen utensils theatrical productions for The Islander. Monday and 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Please see PLAYED, page 10B ford Hill wines and hors d'oeuvres from Chadwlck's, Please see DATE, page 10B NEED CASH? 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PAUL KELU: We are ITALIAN RESTAURANT JIM MYERS: Jim has into the eye of a hurricane, cave-diving, rock-climbing m pleased to bring Paul to "Also Open For Lunch" opened (or Bobby Nelson non-profit agency serving the terminally and hang-gliding. "° Southwell Fla. Paul ii a McGregor Point Plaza & Jerry Sonfleld. He is a FICTION 00 ill and their families in Lee County. The tegular at N.Y'a famous On the corner of McGregor & Gladiolus regular at DANGER- cost is $25 per person. For reservations ECC classic film review Mongoose, R.I.P. - William Buckley • Blackford IN THE AROl/NES. He hai Show Timn-Tun. thru Thure. 8:30 FIELDS and the COM- Oakes, that ever suave spy-hero, wades right into the The Tai Chi Workbook • Paul Crompton • Sometimes o s opened (or luch act. aa. Fri. & Sal., 8.00 & 10.00 Closed Sun. EDY CELLAR. This call 481-5600 (ext. 226). begins this week CO O) STACKS Robert Klein A The SUPERB DINING AND TERRIFIC COMEDY talented comedian keeps thick of Operation Mongoose, the CIA's plot to kill described as "meditation in motion," this original o. HOOTERS Wir er — Taste of the Town — Best Entertainment '87 his audiences laughing. Favorite film classics will be viewed Castro. Blacky, reeling from the defection of his bed- martial art has been used in the Western world mostly 0) a Admittance S9.00 — Only 87.00 Tues. & Thure. Art auction proceeds and discussed at the "Art of the Film" mate, Sally, is thrust into the center of action with a as a form of exercise. Crompton, a veteran teacher, c SPECIAL DINNER/SHOW PACKAGES seminars beginning this week at Edison provides directions for basic ~ms, stances and a $15.95 — Only S13.95 Tues & Thure. will benefit Temple Judea direct assignment - assassinate Castro. Some in- and places. Drawing on a storehouse of observations, Just 5 min. from Sanibel Toll Bridge Community College. genious plotting based on well-researched events Godden has found endearing details of persons and movements. These are complemented effectively by Temple Judea, with the private art Day and evening sessions are plann- creates suspense even when we know what will dozens of black and white photographs. The mental XJ CALL 481-6666 For Reservation locales to enrich her novels. (A firm Art America, will hold its second an- ed for this series led by George happen. and philosophical aspects of the discipline are also CO a> nual art exhibition and auction at 8 p.m. Bouwman, nationally recognized film explored. The Corpse Had a Familiar Face • Edna Buchanan • A CO .3 Saturday, Jan. 23.. critic and producer. os Winter - Len Delghton - Departing from his usual spy- veteran reporter for the Miami Herald and a Pulitzer OO Refreshments will be served and a The afternoon film series meets from thriller format, Deighton paints a tremendous mural Prize winner, Buchanan has packed this anecdotal Pat Robertson Is the head librarian at the Sanibel piece of artwork will be given as a door I to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 20 through of the family life of a German industrialist and his autobiography with punchy accounts of the scores of Public Library. Hours at the library are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sanibel Gallery prize. March 23. The evening group meets children from the imperial 1900s to the Nuremberg stories she's covered in her 15 wild years on the police Monday through and also from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The exhibition and auction will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 19 trials. Harold Winter, married to an American beat. Her lust for her job coupled with her energy, held at Temple Judea in Fort Myers. Ad- FINE ART: Paintings, Original through March 22. heiress, makes a fortune by providing aluminum for bounce, grit and compassion make this a memorable THE mission is $2.50 per person. For more information call 489-9235. Count Zepplin's airships. Of his children, the favorite account of life lived at full throttle. Collector's Prints and Sculpture and obvious inheritor, Peter, eventually becomes an First Shakespeare class will FINE CRAFTS: All Media Soprano, bass present Fashion show to be held agent for U.S. intelligence. The younger son, Paul, NON-FICTION Source voice recital in Fort Myers at Congregational Church never quite attains the goal of winning his father's Creative Cards • Yoshiko Kitagawa - These simple meet at Sanibel Public Library Enjoy the pleasure of browsing in our gallery. love. He becomes a Nazi lawyer and saves both Peter but exquisite handmade cards will enhance the Covenant Presbyterian Church Members of the Sanibel Congrega- and his American wife. The rise of the Nazis is handl- message you send for any occasion. Easy to follow CUSTOM FRAMING presents a voice recital by soprano tional Women in Mission, the woman's ed especially well, and the background is magnificent- directions and clear line drawings illustrate a variety Due to last minute work that must still be Faith Ferry and bass Irving Prescott at 4 fellowship of the Sanibel Congrega- ly set with period detail. of cards made with techniques similar to those used in done on the new Barrier Island Center for the Heart of the Island Shopping Plaza Arts, the first session of "Evenings with 1628 Periwinkle Way p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at the church on tional United Church of Christ, will origami. McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. model clothes from Island shops at a Shakespeare," which is scheduled for 7:30 Trepass - Phillip Finch - Just how strong is the will to p.m. tonight, Jan. 19 will be held at the Sanibel Gallery Hours: Mon. - Sat., 9:30-5 (Sun. by appointment) Ferry and Prescott will be accom- fashion show and card party at 1 p.m. survive? Computer firm executive Ray Furlow and December 7, 1941 - Cordon Prange - Thoroughly panied by Alyce Prescott and Edwin Tuesday, Jan. 26, in the church Public Library rather than the new arts 472-3307 two co-workers are invited by their CEO to join a two- documented and detailed yet eminently readable is center. This introductory session is free and Taylor. Their program, featuring music fellowship hall. week survival course in the Montana mountains. this culminating volume of Prang's Pearl Harbor for solo voice as well as duets, will in- Dessert will be served and each table open to interested persons. Other courses Rumor has it that one of them will fill the top job with trilogy, a classic work of military history. Drawn have also been relocated. Anyone who has clude works by Mozart, Brahms and Ger- will receive a door prize. Tickets are the company. Rivalries surface among the group, ac- largely from eyewitness accounts, the book focuses as signed up for a class and is not sure where it is shwin as well as several spirituals and available from SCWIM members or at cidents prevail, and then an out-of-season blizzard much on the Japanese raiders as on the American Broadway favorites. the church office, 472-0497. hits. The struggle for survival is on. defenders. to meet should contact Ida Lalor, 472-4682. The recital is open to the public at no charge; in lieu of admission, a free-will BIOGRAPHY Jaguars Ripped My Flesh - Tim Cahlll • This is NOT your offering will be accepted. Walk down memory lane A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep • Rumer Godden • run-of-the-mill travel journal. Cahill recounts his at antiques show In this spirited memoir of Godden's childhood in India,, adventures with an infectious enthusiasm seasoned Calusa Musicale performs school years in England, and early marriage in India, with a pointed wit. Dazzling and dandy are his ac- INN Islanders will enjoy reminiscing as readers will recognize the originals of fictional people counts of confronting a great silverback gorilla, riding ON CAPTIVA SINCE 1927 annual benefit concert they browse through aisles of antiques Calusa Musicale, a member of the Na- at the Sanibel Island Antiques and Col- ON THE GULF ON THE BAY tional and Florida Federations of Music lectors Show this Saturday and Sunday, Clubs, will present its 10th annual Jan. 23 and 24, at the Sanibel Communi- scholarship benefit concert at 3 p.m. ty Association. 30 dealers will offer Sunday, Jan. 31, at the First United choice antiques and collectibles from Methodist Church in downtown Fort II a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from Myers. noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $2. Performing at the concert will be There's always Helen Niedung and Jay Thompson, the Church of the Islands VERY CAPTIVA ISLAND New Artist String Quartet of the West holds marriage seminar SINCE 1931 Coast Symphony, and 1987 scholarship winners Katie Bast, violin; Traci Nutting, Rev. Bob and LaRue McDaniel, voice; and Gregory Underwood, piano. authors of One Flesh Marriage something cookin' The Old Captiva House has graced the shores of the The concert is open to the public. Seminars, will present their seminar on Gulf of Mexico as long as most islanders can remember. There will be a free will offering. Sanibel Jan. 24-27. While we are sixty years behind the times, that's the way The seminar is for happily married we like it and we think you will, too! Drive to Captiva couples, or for those who are having Island—enjoy our gorgeous sunset and look us over. Black tie affair will in the problems, or for those planning to marry Featuring Chef Tim Burke with his choice cuisine. Open benefit March of Dimes within the next year. There is no charge; daily for dinner from 5:30-10 p.m. Princess Zsa Zsa Gabor will be the nursery services will be provided. celebrity host for the March of Dimes For more information call the Church ITALIAN BUFFET Golden Anniversary Ball next Saturday, of the Islands, 472-1018. Jan. 30, at the Ritz-Carlton Naples. Every MONDAY we feature our "all you care to eat" Sponsored by Gulfshore Life magazine, Enjoy a magical evening Italian Buffet—Real Italian cooking, Musica Italiano, and the ball will honor the 50th anniversary more. Only $12.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. of the March of Dimes. It will re-create with David Copperfield Franklin D. Roosevelt's "birthday balls" Magician David Copperfield will stage originally held every Jan. 30 to combat an all new set of illusions when he ap- CAPTIVA SUNDAY BRUNCH polio. pears in two shows at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. On Sundays, it's the locally popular Captiva Brunch- The gala affair will feature dancing to Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Barbara B. more like a dinner for only $12.95 per person plus tax the Big Band sounds of Jack Morgan Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort and gratuity. Served 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and the Russ Morgan Orchestra. Arthur Myers. Subscribe to the Island's favorite Murray dancers will sell dances for $10 Tickets range from $14 to $20 and are newspaper and you'll be first to Yes, I want to be first with all the news Piano stylings by Robert Perez each, and artists from the Lee County on sale at the hall Box Office. For reser- Alliance of the Arts will auction pain- vations call 489-3033. stay in touch with Island news, issues, I about the Islands. Tuesday-Saturday and Sunday Brunch tings throughout the evening. and people. I Send my subscription toe Avoid the crowds and waiting in line ONE TWO RESERVATIONS 472-5161 RATES YEAR YEARS • Name Played Continued from page 9B I Address North/South Lee County $17.25 $28.75 City, State, Zip 1. Frieda and Jacob Goodman Bridge for Fun is played at 1 p.m. I THE ISLANDS' NO. 1 NIGHTSPOT PRESENTS 2. Kay and Roy Hlckes every Wednesday at the Sanibel •Check Enclosed DVIsa DMC Ace No. 3. Virginia and Wendell Kibler Community Association under the Florida $23.00 $45.25 I Paula Lockhart with Phil Baron East/West direction of Roger Dickinson. Exp. Date and The Kats from N.Y. 1. Kitty Rose and Virginia Ehret Winners Jan. 13 were: I MAIL TO: THE SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ISLANDER 2. Eleanor Calves and Bill 1. Lorlmer Moe Don't miss S.W. Florida's Original Clrrito 2. Donna Sublett U.S.A. $23.00 $45.25 P.O. Box 56 3. Alaine and Herman Jass 3. Margaret Lagareth I 2407 PERIWINKLE WAY "Crab Races" FL 33957 Monday night 7 p.m. & 10 p.m. Foreign $40.00 $74.75 I ^ANIBEL^L 33957 J cis&ndhv u Recreation I CD 12B e Tuesday, Jan. 19,1988 Kains Continued Recreation Darling, say 55 Birds also came out of nowhere to a little > o join the trans-Atlantic crossing. something in m Shorebirds stayed with the boat for 31 Land ho! the first 100 miles or so, but soon Hawaiian for birds that live in the middle of the the folks pretty confident in her abilities, had "We thought alot about the basics - ^ward Winning OLD FLORIDA STYLE HOMES the piloting job to herself. a shower, a cheesburger," Will "By then, storms had become com- laughed. monplace, but that one ..." she said, Restaurant By then the sailing pattern had • TOLF'S TOP 100 RESTAURANTS Florida Trend smiling grimly. changed, too. Will, who has raced all magazine 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 A trip through Morocco was cancell- kinds of boats during his 20 years of L look ed when they discovered they couldn't sailing, found he changed sails five • MOBILE TRAVEL GUIDE QUALITY RATED leave their boat alone for a minute times a day on the first Atlantic • "One of my favorite restaurant in the United Serving the Islands for 27 years without thieves swarming around it. crossing. States " — Robert Toll, Sept. 1984 So they set their sails through the is Pleased to "But I was exhausting myself," he • Rated - vr (Excellent) Fort Myers News-Press Straits of Gibraltar and south to the said. "On the way back I said to • Winner of "TASTE of the ISLANDS AWARDS" announce a Canary Islands. myself, it's okay is we're going five including "BEST RESTAURANT for DINNER Special "Columbus had one of his houses 'BEST RESTAURANT for CELEBRATIONS" knots instead of six." Post Christmas Offer here," Will mentioned. "It was kind of And it was. 'BEST RESTAURANT for DESSERT , and neat. We were kind of following his Twenty-one days later they were ' BEST RESTAURANT for ALL REASONS' 25% OFF path now — the same circuit. He home. • BEST ROAST BEEF IN AMERICA — Willard essentially left Seville, went to the Scott's All American Cookbook 1987 Selected Quality construction by Gre& We&larz General Contractor, Canaries, hit the Caribbean, came up "It was an incredible experience. • AisnjgaturedXhicaflQ Tribune, PM Magazine, Inc. a state certified contractor with 9 years' experience on the coast and crossed the Atlantic I'm glad we did it," Kathy said. FINE GIFT BOOKS ;^ Sanibel & Captiva Islands. again to the Azores. The trip had been a dream of Will's ^afurda> Evening Post, Fodor's Travel Guide, since he was a boy. He'd even written Eastern Airlines Magazine, Miami Herald, available now at "It's a very logical route because of 1619 Periwinkle Wa Suite 101 down the dream as part of a class Discover FFlorida, , House aji^dj^rdenjjrayelj^j^jjy[ ^^1»W^ y» > Sanibel, FL 33957 the way the winds circulate — but to 1021 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel think Columbus discovered it by assignment when he was 10. ' s. i andTejsureTj , The Orlando MMagazinei , DallaDll s ^v w viv^ ^P*t ^B mm ^WB Call (813) 472-5858 chance." So what is the couple's next quest? When in the Orlando area Morning News, Mo^leJjrav 472-1447 What do you search for after you've Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. It was those winds that took the visit the Bubble Room Serving 7 Days, Lunch 11:30-2:00 & Dinner 5:00-10 p.m. Kains back across the Atlantic, this turned a dream into reality? Sunday, 12 - 5 p.m. WEGMRZ "Stability - just a little bit of in Maitland for Lunch Fulr Bar Service. All major credit cards mGEMERAL CONTRACTOR. INC. time without Wally. Their journey stability!" Will said promptly. or Dinner Capt.va Island 472-5558 ~^^^^^ GENERAL CONTRACTOR LIC. #CG CA 0542 from the Canaries took 21 days. CO to Recreation Recreation CD III rr Q z CD Plug casters would rather hunt than accumulate fish Add some coral to your collection next time you comb our shores 0) We don't find much coral around our Island Live bait give you the best chance of catching fish. fish for trying to be fancy. something to display back home, and coral is easy to D The next strike, a few casts later, resulted in a waters, but there is one type which most collectors m However, some of us enjoy fooling a snook or redfish find. Add to that the many thousands of fishermen 3J or trout with artificial lures. There are a handful of solid hook set. I released the undersized fish very can find and add to a display at home. oo ON THE Our coral is sand colored, rounded, about the SHELLING who anchor over coral reefs to fish. oo quickly without having to dig the hooks out. I would good lures you should consider. Anchors have ruined many coral beds. Now in o guess that you might loose 20 percent more strikes diameter of a dime, and stubby. It looks more like a CD But first, the bad news. You will catch fewer fish designated parks there are bouys where you must tie Q. en with lures than you will with live baits such as pin- WATER when you press down the barbs. If you can't deal clump of coral than what many think coral should TIPS look like from pictures. up, rather than anchor. fish or shiners. The good news, however, is that the with that, then stick to using the hooks as they come In the Bahamas, where spiny lobster are a '472-5800' Captain Tom Cliffords RENT A BOAT FT. 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Commercial Park > * » • » f m 00 TRAIN Recreation SCCF Please see-SeSF, page 5B to ILLUMINATE TO BE A NEED VINYL REPAIR? 0B tc LU PROFESSIONAL REPAIR - RECOLOR a CINNAMON COVE YOUR LIFE WITH STYLE Continued from page 15B tional Wildlife Refuge. By selling this property to the Call Dr. Vinyl, the Plastic Surgeon •SECRETARY refuge, the foundation received more than $16,000 (our •SECJRECEPnOMST cost plus interest) for the purchase of other Sanibel VINYL WELD CO. Sample Our Lifestyle 55 (0 •EXECUTIVE SECRETARY said it's been working well on the east coast for \549-20e3 5224 Wilmington Ct., Cape Coral/"* > o trout. It outfished my.Rat-L-Trap on a recent boat wetlands. Z Start locally. Full ttmetxirt time TERRACE CONDOMINIUMS D Isam word processing and trip. However, these new models are difficult to find. m related secretarial skills. Home Start locally, full time/part • VOLUNTEERS • Very little could have been ac- eo You might have to write to the manufacturer to get For the Building 6—Immediate Occupancy 30 eo lamps, Study and Resident Train- lime. Train on live airline complished in 1987 without the help of volunteers. Day ing.NariheadqucrtaUU'Jl a few. It will run deep when retrieved. o> computers. Home study and in and day out, more than 200 dedicated people worked resident training. Financial Some anglers are standing by a natural teakwood SPECTACULAR LAKE VIEWS o O) •FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE in the shop, on the trails, in the nursery, on the Pure Pleasure •JOBPlACEMHffASSSKNCE aid available. Job place- lure called the SeaDude lure. I've got a surface plug CO ment assistance. National that works better in warmer weather, but there is buildings and grounds, in the office, at special events FROM $69,900 a. ca 1-80CM32-3004 Hdqtrs. Lighthouse PL, FL. also a deep running plug that's better suited for and on other assorted tasks. We couldn't do it without Of Livin 09 3 shades, A.C.T. TRAVEL SCHOOL them. THE HART SCHOOL these cooler months when the fish lie deeper in SAN CARLOS BLVD. AT SUMMERLIN RD. > [AccredH^Mernber canals or cuts. Mine has a white body that very a • ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS - During 1987 this com- OPEN DAILY 9 to 6 •a much resembles a large shiner. CO co a> The gold Johnson sprite is a standard lure that mittee monitored federal, state, county and local laws ,3 etc. and regulations likely to be of importance to conserva- 4664676 redfish anglers like to use around the mangroves. OUT OF STATE 1400-423-1781 ^ us-Home There is a small, reddish piece of plastic spinner tion and the environment. that wears off when the lure is fished around oyster We are monitoring carefully: Indian Creek Plaza beds. Some tackle shops carry extra supplies of the 1. The Johnson Engineering study of water manage- GET A NEW PERSPECTIVE San Carlos Blvd.' Ft. Myers Beach, FL »ttl • (UQMtUU flap. Lots of redfish anglers say the lure is just ment prepared for the city; Build a Good CRAFTS about useless without the little red flap. Get a couple 2. Efforts by developers to secure reclassification of Cents Home ANK3MAC11OM0P extras. fragile lands so they can be used for development; •nr MM* em nu tm ML MMMM. The sprite is a metal lure and one ot the few 3. The study being made for Lee County on the You'll live in climate-controlled UITUJtMp*. redesign of the Sanibel Causeway; comfort when you build a Good "We Cater "purist" plug tossers will allow in a tackle box with •OFF* plugs. 4. And prospects for enactment by the state Cents Home. The Legislature of a "bottle bill" requiring mandatory Good fishing this week. The secret in the cold And you'll save on heating and BROADWAY Islands" weather is to work slowly. These lures run from $3 refundable deposits on all beverage containers sold in to $5 now. The days of buying a Creek Chub lure for Florida. cooling costs. Good Cents Homes CAFE 79 cents are over, but the newer lures are well haver SOLAR BATTERY CHARGER made. If you really put in your time casting, they • NATIVE PLANT NURSERY • The nursery has a new • High-effi- SERVING LUNCH will bring strikes and a few fish. Remember, snook policy of providing a free initial landscape consulta- "Electricity from the Sun" tion for new members of the foundation. Response has dency, properly HUNDREDS OF USES: ' and reds are out of season and must be released. AND THE MAINTAINER™ Cars/Trucks Radios been excellent. sized cooling Boats Fbrkllfts Kathy Boone provided consultations for several and heating sys- FRESH BAKED GOODS! RVs Classic Cars BIKE THE ISLANDS Garden Equip. Snowmobiles ShellingContinued from page 16B large landscaping projects this year and provided tems. Abpianas Alarm System* most of the native vegetation. These included the RENT THE BEST FOR LESS Farm Equip- Etoctrtc Fences • Solar, waste-heat 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wed. - Sm. Motorcycles Ham Radios These are imported over the past few years. The remodeled Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce, delicate coral is a wonderful addition to a shell the BMRH landscaping on Beach Road, IWA's recovery or heat pump TIME 1 Spd. 3 Spd. 10 Spd. Also tandem, Sanibel-Captiva Road office and RO plant and Center water heating. 1 hr. $1.50 $2.00 $300 BMX, Child Bikes 11506 ANDY ROSSE LANE, CAFTWL GRIFFWAY DIST., INC. display and it's a shame that now they are so dif- 4hr. $3.50 $450 $700 CHECK YOUR LOCAL MARINAS Free Deivery ficult to find. In the meantime, coral reefs in Florida Street station. - •Maximum attic, 24 hr. $500 $7.00 $1000 (Next to the Island Store) 472-1551 1835 TAMIAMI TRAIL 997-8778 are struggling to make a comeback. Who knows? In Nursery sales for the year were slightly more man Week $2500 $2800 S3200 & Pick Up 10 years divers might be able once again to see the $40,000. wall and duct insulation. 10% OFF 3 or more Bikes. striking beauty of colorful corals building their • Tight seal around reefs. • EDUCATION • In 1987 foundation trail guides FINNIMORE'Sl 8:30-5:301 -THE TONE UP! As for our shelling this week, check the beaches at presented programs to 2,400 people from January to doors, windows, walls and joints. CYCLE SHOP 7 DAYS :AQUAR1UM THE ULTIMATE EXERCISE SYSTEM Blind Pass early in the morning. 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CALL TODAY '466-5525 flIRLINE TICKETS CLEANING HEALTH CARE • COLLECTOR'S SHOW Z * / * PALM AND CARD READING, • Saturday, January 25 • See a Professional at ON SITE CLEANING REDKARE BY MRS. LEE HOME SERVICES, • and • ARE YOU FACING PROBLEMS? • Carpet • Upholstery • Drapes (NO TAKE DOWN) J[ Sunday, January 24 • HAVE NO ONE TO TURN TO? • Emergency Water Extraction Providing x ADVICE ON LOVE, MARRIAGE, BUSINESS, & HEALTH AROUNDTH • Fire & Storm Restoration HEALTH CARE SERVICE • Community Center JJ • Pressure Cleaning (roofs, patios, etc.) CALL FOR PEACE OF MIND in the comfort of your home '2003 W. FIRST STREET OPEN DAILY • Property Management & Security Checks • Periwinkle Way H Across From the Holiday Inn 9 A.M.-8 P.M. • Carpet Sales Showroom • Homemakers • Nurses, R.N. • Sanibel Island, Florida g On Ihfe River CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 337-9964 1633-C Periwinkle Way, Sanibel (813) 472-1222 1-800-237-6468 • Home Health Aides • Practical Nurses Duraclearr uy habitat • Companions • Therapists • 30 Dealers • 472-0555 LIME TREE CENTER • Offering Choice Antiques • Ingeborg G. Mauksch, R.N. • and Collectibles • RANGE ^ GASGRILL 1640 Perwmkle Way, Suite III. Sanibel, FL. • • ALTERATIONS President mm Saturday 11-6 P.M. • REPLACEMENT PARTS 433-1909 JJ Sunday 12-5 P.M. • 472-0900 H Admission • FLORIST • BAKE & BROIL UNITS "7* f» PORCELAINIZED BURNERS lorene's H $2.00 ($1.50 with this ad) • • SURFACE BURNERS / • STAINLESS STEEL BURNERS The IsLandeR HeaLfh Center* • BURNER BLOCKS c^ • PORCELAINIZED GRIDS ISLAND APPAREL & ALTERATIONS John MiLos LtJttie, M.D. • BROILER PANS CONDO SEWING SERVICE AVAILABLE ! SUN SHOWS, INC. • '.,. •CHROME GRIDS Board Certified family Practitioner • THERMOSTATS -""" .BRIQUETTES if, Palm Ridge Place»2330 Palm Ridge Rd. 5 P.O. Box 07155 • OFFERING • DOOR GASKETS -•*•""" . UVA ROCK » GAS CONTROLS • Holistic Medical Care 2 Ft. Myers, FL 33919 fl • REGULATORS • DRIP PANS • Complete Pediatnc& Geriatric Service .-«• .,• ROTISSERIES THE ISLAND FLORIST 5 Phone 489-3029 • • SWITCHES • Full Scale Diagnostic Laboratory on Premises • VENTURIS • After Hours Emergency Service AK\a\sA\ailable • WIRE SPARE TANKS FRESH, SILK & DRIED ARRANGEMENTS SANIBEL i". • Medicare Assignment Accepted WE ALSO HAVE Free Parking EXOTIC FLOWERS FROM HAWAII JOSEPH MANERI, PRES. REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING Serving Sanibel & Captiva for 10 Years 472-5974 PETER WM. MANERI REPAIRS ON ALL MAKES & MODELS Refreshments PERIWINKLE WAY JERRY'S SANIBEL RESIDENTS WALK-IN LOCKERS & FREEZERS 2240 Palm Ridge Rd. 1633 Periwinkle Way Office Hours FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT 472-2112 • 472-2415 472-2061 • 472-0187 Ml \\ I - 8 (0 S (X) CAPE CORAL FORT MYERS ' COMMUNITY SOUTH FORT MYERS ICE-MAKING EQUIPMENT Chadwlck's Square TH - 8 10-1 1)0 4419-1 Del Prado Blvd. 2309 Fowler St. CENTER 15131 McGregor Blvd. Captiva SAT - 9 00 NOON 542-3800 334-1061 481-3420 472-7515^ Next to Weaver's Block N. of Edison Next to Norton Tire 2400 Palm Ridge Road ^••••••••••••••••••••••••••••l . Sanibel Island \ris(m(hv HAULING Jsid fciOIDSC&PING Commercial/Residential DEAN'S HAULING, Service Directory \ Industrial Vegetation & State Certified 'CACO 29404 Construction Cleanup MOWING WARREN'S Heat/Air/Refrig. "a" HAULING Sales/Serv./Repair 466-1617 472-2902 LAWN and TREE SERVICE s Authorized Service Agent 472-6287 LAWN & GARDEN for CALOREX Heat Pumps PROFESSIONAL WORK EQUIPMENT TORCX FT. MYERS - 694-2424 LEHIGH 368-7100 Security 5828 JUHCftRE AT Sales • Service Systems 482-4747 CORPORATION CIRCLE REASONABLE RATES Rider* • Walk. Mowers • Trimmers • security syste SANIBEL - 472-5077 FT. MYERS, FLORIDA 33905 Blowers • Generators Since 1976 • Burglar • Fire • ISLAND CONDO HAIR STYLING • PERMING fTledicol Plarm Systems COLORING • MANICURES MAINTENANCE Matrix • Sebastian Sanibel's Only 24 Hour Central Gift Certificates Available 472-4505 Hod«lSil70 472-5699 Landscaping Ten Years Commercial 1205 Periwinkle - Behind flusters' 11321/CEitiu Station fllarm Service m 365 day»a y Lawn Service Experience Residential 24 hours day UNDER PRESSURE IWOOSTER TV & APPLIANCES' Pressure Cleaning ROOF WASHING ^J^v.» HOUSE WASHING HOIRSTYLES FOR mEN U WOfTIEN TROPICAL ISLAND CARE SALES • RENTALS • SERVICE SI |e stor 1200 Periwinkle Way • At Wil's Landing Asphalt Shingle f^&l&p^fo "B V Professional Service • TV Hours: 9-5; Thurs. Evenings • Major Appliances Single Dwelling (\/ >^- >r?0 575 * Stereo • Air Conditioning SENTRY $65 SECURITY Concrete Tile -A'r-^ [/^^ Exterior Wood "On-lshnd" Service for Sing. Dwelling / y^s Vl^s~^ Deck & Steps Brian D. Houston 472-3647 |Allei 6 PW' Your TV. or Appliance SYSTEMS $85 1 S—~ a> <=? I 5- rM o> :w5» < //eir Listings "House of 29 Palms" - remember the »ong? Well, here'i a home that fits! Lovely two bedroom/two bath ground-level home with heated pool and beautiful golf course/water view*. This home is in excellent condition, offers cathedral ceilings in living area, an open kitchen family plan, and professionally designed landscaping. Yours for $297,500. Call Bob or Betty Says It All In Red Estate Bulcock at 472-1939 for an appointment to see. A Dream House In The Dunes - Have you been waiting for a ground level, excellently maintained SANIBEL SEA VIEW A-3 spacious home that is close to Dunes amenities and FOR A VERY SELECT FEW - 4000 +/— «J ft with has all features you would want such as split floor three bedrooms plus loft (4th bedroom), 3 baths plus fr' plan, family room with fireplace, southern exposure for HERON'S LANDIN large cabana and 4th bath, garage and elevator 4-unit maximum use of pool and patio? Call Polly Seely building. This elegant condominium residence in an Cosyns for more information and an appointment to 24 Beautiful Homesites intimate small complex is the ideal year round or see this attractive home that is realistically offered at Reservations now being accepte1d seasonal home offering privacy and seclusion with $239,500. ^ A Winrow Development Gulf, beach, pool and tennis and located on the \ H Co-Exckuive Agent convenient end of Sanibel. For your personal inspection call Linda or Nick Jambeck or Sandi V Bodhaine at 472-5187. BRAND NEW LISTING OF A BRAND NEW DUPLEX Conveniently located at the east end of the island near HIGH TIDE #101 the BAY, THE BEACH, SHOPS AND An ultra exclusive location for luxurious living! A most RESTAURANTS. Old Florida style architecture, with gracious residence with spacious floor plan and lattice-enclosed garage for each home (phis storage). decorator furnished. The setting is quiet and exclusive. Southern exposure and window detail allow for Natural lagoon and Gulf views abound with native maximum light and air in this two bedroom/two bath 550 HIDEAWAY COURT vegetation and wildlife. Additional details available by PLUS master suite loft. Appliances and carpeting Located within walking distance to Sanibel's famous calling Heidi Parilla at 472-5187. included in the offering price of $269,000 each. shelling beaches. Spacious Old Florida style three Beautiful new pool as well. Call Polly Seely Cosyns at bedroom, two bath home featuring a private master 472-5187 for a showing. suite with sundeck, large screened porch, fireplace, European style kitchen cabinets and much, muc more. Priced at $197,000. Call Eric Rosen at 472-5187. LAKEFRONT HOME We have the perfect home for displaying all of your art work! Large, atrium-type living room (cathedral ceiling with skylights) plus wall space in walk-around A WEST GULF DRIVE BARGAIN area. PLUS large foyer, formal dining room, utility This newly listed two bedroom unit at prestigious 3020 TURTLE LANE area, eat-in-kitchen, two bedrooms, den (or third Kings Crown is very SPECIAL and ATTRACTIVE. DISCOVER ANOTHER FACET OF ISLAND bedroom), two and one-half baths, screened porch, Offers the ultimate in ideal island living with LIVING! Quiet and secluded, on a large, acre she, open deck and enclosed latticed garage. Overlooks spectacular view of the GULF and SUNSETS. very close to the beach, this beautiful "Old Florida" lake in Little Lake Murex subdivision. Easy to show. Includes many extras - completely furnished, separate style custom-built home has loads of charm and over Offered at $235,000 unfurnished. Call Polly Seely dining room, enclosed year round patio which allows 2100 sq. ft. in a free-flowing living area with three Cosyns at 472-5187 for an appointment. extra entertainment space, 1566 total sq. ft. Full bedrooms, two baths, a den and a bonus area. If you ceramic baths, newly remodeled kitchen. Must see this are looking for more than just a house, make an one to appreciate the value. Priced to sell. Call Betty appointment to see this lovely home by calling Pauline Clark at 572-5187 for more details. .Trimarco at 472-5187. K Corporate HQ & Commercial Sales The Ridge Sales 13451-26 McGregor Boulevard 5301 Sambel-Captiva Road Fort Myers, FL 33919 San.be! Island, FL 33957 (813)489-3303 (813)472-3456 Fort Myers Residential Sales Sundial Sales 9101-101 College Parkway 1451 Middle Gulf Drive ~ " Fort Myers, FL 33919 Sanibel Island, FL 33957 'FREE MAPS of the ISLANDS (813)489-1100 (813) 472-4151 extension 3808 Pick up the best and most informative maps Sanibel Sales & Rentals Sanibel Sales The Dunes Sales 1509 Periwinkle Way 2365 Periwinkle Way 949 Sand Castle Road of Sanibel & Captiva Islands at any VIP location. Sanibel Island, FL 33957 Sanibel Island, FL 33957 Sanibel Island, FL 33957 (813) 472-5187 (813) 472-5187 (813) 472-1939 $169,900. BAYFRONT PILING HOME country home on a babbling washer/dryer; light, airy great 2/0/2007 21921-3 2/2 beachfront, spa, sauna, pool, underground utilities. $179,500. LOCATION Captlva completely furnished CINNAMON COVE Contact: Frank Krlvas, Realtor FORT MYERS BEACH creek. 3 bedroom home with room with cathedral ceilings; SANIBEL BEACH CLUB II. Week 1 Camino Realty, 813/472-9198 or ELEVATOR cottages. Walk to beaches, stores. BUYING-SELLING-RENTING tennis, boats & bikes. $6,000. Call Nutmeg Villa 080 Assoc, 3 BR. 3 BATH, HEATED POOL, wood and stone fireplace. All den; screened veranda. GULF FRONT HOME begins first Saturday in January. 305/391-8100. COVERED PARKING Bedroom, eat In kitchen, porch, w/d, INTERVAL OWNERSHIP. owner 472-4379. After July call 16501 Bayleat Lane John Naumann Assoc., Inc 3 LARGE BOAT DOCKS, GUEST on 1 acre. $74,925. Shirley H. Furnished with lovely Shaker On Captlva, 3br/2b. Available Large luxury gulf front, 2br/2b. Fully 3/8/2007 22017-3 Just threa of the great reasons livlngroom with cable tv. Mature Call Cerltu'ry 21,'AAIM REALTY. collect 704/369-7225. 2br/2 bath, screened lanals, REALTOR APT. CONSIDER TRADE. Thomat, Realtor 995-7095, antiques. Photos & references for Jan., $1,000/wk. & furnished, sleeps six. Pool, tennis. for leasing office space at couple or single $1,200. monthly. Our Gulf front 2 bedroom, 2 bath 8/3O/20O4 50040-3 gutters, fans, vertical blinds. 472-3121 days OWNER FINANCING. Evaa. Peggy 574-7868 JUST USTEDI available. April, $1,600/wk. & thereafter. $6,000. Phone 513/872-5832 days, 1/22/88 101331-1 Executive Services Center on Contact Rosa Dakos, JNA, Call 472-1067. 1300 sq. ft. Start $3,300. Priced for quick sale by owner. 472-4799 aves. 463-2315 INCLUDING EVENINGS 7 ft. 8 In. high lot. May not naed $550/wk. April 30 - Dec 14 513/871-6886 evenings. 1/22/88 32321-3 Periwinkle Way across from C 2/S/8I 21967-3 Call: B..I. Gawle Broker/Sales 472-9189 ""'•• 21883-3 stilt home. Close to beach, $850/wk. Dec. 14 - April 30 800-237-6004 or 4/8/88 21879-3 Thraa bedroom, one bath, & S Bank. To find out the other local 813/472-3121, Waterfront home with pool in 472-1546. 1/21/88 22007-3 sandy road, underground Discount on Monthly Rentals DIVORCE FORCES SALE corner lot, central Ft. Myers great reasons, call: after hours, 489-0422. beautiful town & river. Show almost 8/20/2004 21297-3 New Waterfront, super kitchen and utilities, sewer available. Up & Special rata In Jan. FORESIGHT 1 Foreclosure Pending location, convanlent location, Carol Arnold, Associate 2/10/88 21930-3 new. Rutenberg built four bedroom, Sanibel Beach Club II for the low WOWIGULFFRONT baths, direct access canal in best coming subdivision. $99,400. Write: CASA YBEL - Weeks 1,2, K170, Gumbo Limbo Immaculate condition. $45,000 BBVK BROKERS three bath. $1,300. month. RSVP price of $3,000. ea. weeks 40 & 41, Exclusive condo, Fort Myers Beach, skyline area. January occupancy, all Uttle clearing needed. Call: Henry Romersa (Captlva) $11,400/ea.; 2, H182, $6.900;,3. INSIGHT Custom bultt, 3br/2 112b, family Shirley H. Thomas, Realtor 693-1000 Realty Inc. 433-2600 or evenings 4,000 ea. for 46-47, purchase 1,2 new 2/3 BR, 2 bath, heated pool, large rooms, 3 bedrooms, 21/2 Glenn Carretta, Realtor 4911 Tanglewood Drive ENJOY THE BEACH F152, $7,500; 9. 1160, $13,900; room, wraparound balcony, 995-7095, Evaa Dana 8/21/2004 20884-3 750 ft. from your door. Newly 332-7995. or all 4. 305-895-0173. spa, garage, security. Beautiful. baths, cathedral ceilings In living Associate Nashville, Tennessee 37216 12.H178, $13,500; 18, H176, 2/8/88 21889-3 HINDSIGHT | wet bar, many extras. 574-7866 1/21/19 B9S25-1 Finally available. room dining area and family room, John Naumann Associates, Inc. 615/262-9859 refurbished 3br/2b home. $7,700; 24, J-167. $6,900; 24,25, 1674 Bunting Lana 1/22/88 101337-1 OFFICE/RETAIL Full commercial. 12/28/2006 21643-3 Everything new. $260,000-Owner seperate laundry room. Lanal under 472-3121, 800/237- ANNUAL RENTAL 3br/2b. all Hi 85, $4.500/ea; 25, G206, $6,000; SANIBEL COTTAGES Luxurious 305/522-2111 1,000 sq. ft. Prime location on AVAILABLE JAN. & FEB. 813-765-0762 1/28/88 2187S-3 roof. Buy now finish with your decor. Two bedroom home In Central 6004 472-6644 eves. appliances, near school. $735/mo. 26.27, H184, $5,900/ea.; 32, K174. Gulf front Victorian Style villa. Sanibol. Available now. 472-2656, ADORABLE COTTAGE Phone: Includes ye •* care. Avail Mar. 1 \ 13 years experience! Immediate financing. Call owner araa, central heat/air, 2/12/88 22033-3 $8,700; 38.39, G218. $4.800/ea., Weeks 1,2 and/or 3. Unit 125. 3 yr. CLOSE TO SANIBEL 472-6161. 2br/2b and den. Newly 215/649-3971 472-1987. now-335-9400. excellent terms with low down 2/8/2007 21823-3 40, G218, $5,200; 40,41, F142, old, 2br/2b sleeps six, 1,400 sq. ft., Ft. Myers, off Ion a Road. Close 1/28/88 (7867-1 furnished. Avail. Mar., April. 1/21/81 22018-3 in developing the 5 Furnished Condos South Fort payment. No bank qualifying A RARE FIND on Sanibel. High, dry 813/472-8178 $4,900/08., 42, 43, F144, fully furnished, Jacuzzi, heated pool, Reasonable. Phone: 1/21/8B 21947-3 Myers, Cape Coral. 1 or 2 to Miners Plaza?Private'area of necessary. Shirley H. Thomas, lakefront lot on cul-de-sac. Two duplexes, North Ft. Myers, $5,500/ea.; 43,44, G202, tennis. After 6 PM. 201/247-7558. former means we 3 472-6644 eves. ISLAND RETREAT 3/2 home, fully bedrooms, canal. From newer homes. This home has Realtor 995-7095, evaa, Dana Approximately 200 ft. on lake & 230 excellent cash flow, aeller $5,900/ea.; 47, H180, $6,700,51, 2/3/88 21890-3 1/27/88 21708-3 Sanibel lake front 2b/2b, beautifully equipped. Immediate beach access. $26,900 with low down split bedrooms, 2 baths, family 574-7866 ft S 170 ft. deep. $169,000. By wanta out now, will consider all F153, $6,800 PRICED FOR QUICK rarely have to use the | furnished, 6 person occupancy, Available 10/87 - 12/87, and after payment and owner financing room, breakfast room, big IN GULF PINES-Sanlbel's finest 1/22/88 101336-1 owner. 201/569-5033. offers. $112,000. shlrley H. SALE. Reena Z. Appelberg, Save Bigl Owner selling weeks 2,3, 4/28/88 22037-3 SEASONAL RENTAL walk to beach. Available Jan. 4/1/88. Call 813/481-5566 latter while using our | or rent with option, short term garaga, solar heated pool. private community. 2 swimming Thomas, Realtor 995-7095, REALTOR. 433-2264. 6 4 at San Beach Club II & wks 5,6, MONTHLY. NEWLY 2,000, Feb. 2,400, March & April evenings. or seasonal. 481-0744 Immediate occupancyl pools, 2 tennis courts, club house, eves. Dana. 574-866 12/14/2088 21393-3 7 & 8 at the Lighthouse Resort, insight. ~" beach access, 3br/2b, on short FOR SALE BY OWNER FURNISHED, 2/2 & DEN. CALL 3,000. Call 813-472-6901. 11/3/2008 31367-3 1/27/BB 1D0937-1 $112,000. LOTS FOR SALE 1/22/88 101308-1 $7,000/per week Firm. Phone Eves. 997-3540 pilings. All ceilings vaulted, UPPER CAPTIVA ISLAND GLENN 472-6644. 2/8/88 21982-3 Captlva Island Village, gorgeous 472-5754. SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION Terrific Income potential with INTERVAL OWNERSHIP SHELL DAN ROYAL REALTY, INC. wood/glass Interior, fireplace, solar Four adjoining lots with dear view to AFORDABLE COTTAGE, island home. 2b/2b, cable tv, 2/1/88 21970-3 Marina Villa 10 acres, South on Allco Road this 11 unit apartment building. THE DUNES A bedroom with pool. ISLAND BEACH CLUB on Sanibel, REALTOR hot water, carport, workroom. Gull of Mexico. Very seduded area 2BRI2B & DEN. NEWLY washer/dryer, telephone, Out Island Real Estate! By Owner many Jlreea, paved road, Gnat rental history. Owner will Furnished and beautilul Monthly week 21, $2000 below going rate. 542-1776 $197,000 FIRM. Call 472-3784 for ol the island but not remote. FURNISHED. AVAILABLE everything furnished. Private 2BR/2B, screened porch, county water available, owner consider terms or a partial seasonal or annual. Please call Call anytime. 304/336-7843. A CHRISTMAS GFT. can help you achieve | 2/11/88 220O1-3 appointment Deeded dockage included. Package MARCH & APRIL, access to beach, walk to everything. delightful views, excellent financing $75,000. Shirley H. exchange. $244,000. shlrlay H. 201/769-0625. B/30/2004 50944-3 Give your family a vacation In 2/10/88 21918-3 price, $80,000 REASONABLE. PHONE Minimum 1 week $875. exciting real estate! • -condition, adjacent to pool, Thomas, Realtor 995-7095 thomas, Realtor 995-7095, 3/8/2007 22029-3 sanibel each year for the LOW 914/238-4680 472-6644 EVES. 813-385-6877 or 472-8036. golf, tennis, beach. In SSP 1/22/88 101328-1 Evas. Paggy 574-7866 2/8/88 21708-3 WEEK 18 (3rd week in April) at PRICE of $3,000 each. Weeks 40 objectives on Upper | 8/30/2004 50818.3 Beachfront private homes. 2/8/88 " 21983-3 Rental Program. Below market 1/22/88 101310-1 SANIBEL - Rocks subdivision. CASA YBEL RESORT AND CLUB. and 41 and $4,000/ea. for 46 and -CJ SHELL HARBOR LOT SEASONAL rental, 2 & 3 BR, Captiva Island. price. Two handyman specials on 2 Lovely new secluded home. Near Upper, two bedroom, two bath, all 47. Purchase one, two or all four. I 112 acres In North Ft. Myers 21,000 * or • ft., 100ft. canal WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA Corner of Pondella anfdBetmar 1-week minimum, private & 201/984-2394 Homes, lots, land. Frank Porter Gulf with private beach access. amenities included. $12,000 will be at the apartment two weeks Just north of Pine Island Road. frontage, w/survey t water zoned commercial. Tourism secluded, waterfront, fully turn., TV, INTERVALS 3/31/BB 21682-3 Realty, 139 Wayah Road, Franklin, Screened porch overlooks lake. negotiable. Days call 617/523-2306 Thanksgiving. 813-472-5719 after $62,000. Shirley H. Thomas, meter. Short walk tobeach. high traffic araa $150,000. air cond., rowboats & canoes. NC 28734, Trudy & Frank Porter, Monthly rentals. Available from or write 112 Union Wharf, Boston, then call 305-891-2432. 1 Please call or write: | $169,000. Owner financing Shirley H. 334-2460. FOB SALE ' TOP FLOOR realtor 995-7095, eves Dana April. No pets. Owner: Mass. 02109 2/8/88 21802-3 472-8286. Realtors, MLS. 704/524-8341 Thomas Realtor 995-7095 1/8/200S 31860-3 Vaulted celling. Excellent Gulf 574-7866 6/30/3004 90864-3 513/232-4634 472-8709 SHELL ISLAND BEACH CLUB 8/30/2004 50949-3 1/22188 101341-1 0/14/2006 2114S-3 Sanibel, 2/2, sleeps 6, pool, tennis. views. Weekly rentals. 1/20/88 21760-3 SANIBEL COTTAGES, Out Island Real Estate i $205,000 fully furnished. SEASONAL RENTAL Week 22, $4,750, Week 36. $4,260 TIMESHARE DIRECT from owner. LUXURIOUS, GULF FRONT, Sales & Rentals SANIBEL DUNES subdivision lor Sanibel's best location, weeks Call: Glenn Carretta, Realtor 3br/2b new home, available or both $8.500.472-2259. VICTORIAN STYLE VILLA. 1630-D Periwinkle Way: Government homes, for $1.00 (u sale by owner. Beautiful corner lot, 16&17 at SANIBEL BEACH CLUB II. Associate Condo Luxury NEW CONCEPT IN REALTY Jan., Feb., Mar. & April. Call: RETAIL 1/27/81 21871-3 PRIME WEEKS 13, 14, 15 & 16. repair) Buy Directl Repos & Tax lowest price in subdivision $120,000 $8,750 each week. Call 540-6553. Sanibel, Island, FL! John Naumann Associates, Inc. GULF COAST VACATIONS CASA YBEU UNIT *123, 2BR/2B, SLEEPS At Reasonable Prices Seized properties. Call Today for Call: 472-2988 WE REPRESENT AND 8/30/2004 30931-3 472-3121 472-4000 12/31-1/8 SIX, 1400 SQ. FT., 33957 i Facts 11-51 £-459-3546 Ext. H3375 10/23/98 21400-] THE BUYER/INVESTOR On Gulf/poot/tennls. 800/237-6004 Right At Causeway 1-800/782-9038 (FL.) OFFICE SPACE BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED, (toll-refundable) 24Hrs. UPPER CAPTIVA 2BR/2BT/AC/slaeps 8. SHELL ISLAND BEACH CLUB 472-6644 eves. 1-800/237-6285 JACUZZI, HEATED POOL, & (813)472-8200 I (813) 466-4040 1/20/88 21U6S-3 Safety Harbor Club NO FEE WITH WATER Top floor/full KT/porch. Sanibel, 2/2, sleeps 6, pool, tennis. 2112(88 2203S-3 1/18/2007 21800-3 TENNIS COURT. Large lakeside lot near beach. LET BUYERS REALTY HELP $2,000/8 nltes. Week 22. $4,750, Week 36. $4,260 VIEW or both $8,500.472-2259. 314-962-5789. Owner will consider terms or YOU LOCATE - NEGOTIATE - INFORM Call 813-472-3145 Ext. 2206 3/21/91 21999-3 BEAUTIFUL, NEWLY AVAILABLE 1/21/88 21862-a 1/27/S8 21971-3 exchange for Sanlbel property. YOU AND ASSIST YOU IN OBTAINING REFURBISHED YACHT CLUB COLONY, N.F.M. 813/472-2614 WATER FRONT, POOL HOME: 1/22/68 21836-3 THE PROPERTY OF YOUR CHOICE 4 bedroom home on Dlnklna OU" ON SHE S*lf 5 Of r>C£ PELICAN PLACE 'GS 3BR/2BA., FAMILY ROOM, YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE Bayou with boat house. NEW CONCEPT IN REALTY Landings SANIBEL BAYOU LOT Available Feb. or annual rental 2440 Palm Ridge Road FLORIDA ROOM. SEA BUT MUCH TO GAIN BY USING OUR YACHT &• mi INTRV r 11 JR. ' V^ Walk to beach. $78,900. from April. Sanlbel WE REPRESENT WALLED, DEEP WATER, FAST RELIEF FROM STRESS QUICK EASY RIVER ACCESS. Anna Katterman, SERVICES PRISCILLA MURPHY REALTY TWO FULL MASTER SUITES, both with private Owner/Realtor THE BUYER/INVESTOR EXCLUSIVE AREA AT CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION Coleen Anderson, Realtor 472-1439 balconies make the "E" a special plan. 3 large bedrooms Sanlbel-Marco Island Southwest Florida Vacation Getaways AFFORDABLE PRICE. BY Associate EVENINGS 472-4410 NO FEE and 3 luxury baths PRICED FROM $169,000. Properties, Inc. 472-4113 OWNER. $113,900. 543-6283 472-4808 days, 472-0236 BUYERS REALTY, INC. 1/21/88 22013-3 MAKE RESERVATIONS TODAY LET BUYERS REALTY HELP COVERED PARKING - This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2/6/88 101667-1 1619 Per winkle Way> Suite 104 YOU LOCATE - NEGOTIATE - INFORM avea. 472-8600 ' 472-6700 furnished condo on the 4th floor offers covered parking, 1/27/88 21803-3 YOU AND ASSIST YOU IN OBTAINING a beautiful view of the golf course and an annual tenant. THE PROPERTY OF YOUR CHOICE ,/ Priscilhs Murphy Priced complete at $94,500! / YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE THIS HONE MUST BE SEEN TO APPRECIATE Realty, Inc. BUT MUCH TO GAIN BY USING OUR — 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on the second floor in Flagship NEW CONCEPT IN REALTY brokers/ SERVICES Village offers vaulted ceiling, ceiling fans, underbuilding WE REPRESENT consultants ON THE ISLANDS OF CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION SANIBEL & CAPTIVA parking and southern exposure. Priced to sell at of sanibel, inc. SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ON THE MAINLAND AT BUYERS REALTY, INC. $152,000! THE BUYER/INVESTOR ANNUAL RENTALS THE LANDINGS YACHT & 1619PllklWSlt1(M CLOSE TO TENNIS & HELM CLUB — Lake & Exceptional opportunity to own a cafe Resort Condominium and pool view from this 2 bedroom, 2 bath patio home offer- NO FEE NEAR LIGHTHOUSE - Three bedroom, three bath furnish- COUNTRY CLUB LET BUYERS REALTY, INC HELP on Captiva. Local and national reputa- Home Rentals, many ing expanded family room, one car garage and lots of ed house. Large yard, handicap access. Available immediately. Luxurious Condominiums YOU LOCATE - NEGOTIATE - INFORM tion for menu, services, atmosphere. Il- $850/mo. Gulf Front and Gulf Views storage. $118,000. surrounded by Southwest COMPLETELY FURNISHED — 2 bedroom/2 bath YOU AND ASSIST YOU IN OBTAINING lness forces sale NEAR CAPTIVA - Three bedroom, two bath furnished ex- ONE, TWO and POUR Florida's most complete end condo with southern exposure and golf course view THE PROPERTY OF YOUR CHOICE, CA1A Alan Wortzol, CCIM ecutive home, two car garage, caged-in pool, on intersecting WEEK MINIMUMS YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE, . Suit* 5/2323 Wooster Lan« OUTOf-STATf TOU-fKE canals. Available immediately. collection of amenities. has tenant until May 1988. $107,000. (013) 472-22S5 (M0)9S3-2246 $500-$1800 per week YOU'RE A MEMBER OF THE HELM CLUB - BUT MUCH TO GAIN BY USING PLAN AHEAD — Available May 1. Unfurnished, two bedroom, ONE MONTH MINIMUM when you own this 3 bedroom 2 bath condominium. Just OUR SERVICES. Condominium Rentals... two bath house with den. Large screened porch, fireplace, CALL COLLECT OR RENTALS steps away from the tennis courts, golf course and Helm CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION garaga Beautiful grounds, situated on three lots. $775/ma WRITE FOR DETAILS $1600 - $3500 by the week, month or season! Club. Ground Floor! ONLY $92,900. Call Cindy Britton, 472-4113 Mon.-Fri. (813) 472-1613 includes amenities ANNUAL RENTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTOR'S DREAM - Here's BUYERS REALTY, INC. WLa^aa^La^aaWaa^aWaW• CALL TOLL FREE FOR Two bedroom, two bath ground level home on a spacious 2 bedroom condo that's under contract with 1619 Periwinkle Way, Suite 104 1 SOUTH FORT MYERS an annual tenant. Lake view from third floor location. Corporate Offices: DETAILS (outside Florida) deep water access canal. $950.00 per month plus 472-8600 SANIBEL DIVISION 472-6700 Ready For Your Home! 13451-26 McGregor Boulevard, 1-800-237-7526 Completely furnished for $83,000. RENTALS utilities. Ask for Nancy. PLEASE SEND MORE INFORMATION: Fort Myers, FL 33907. Or Call Collect EXCELLENT RENTAL — Annual tenant in this 2 EXTRA LARGE BUILDING SITE bedroom, 2 bath condo with southern exposure and views NAME SONESTA SANIBEL HARBOR - Furnished or unfurnished, Attention: Rental Division 813-481-2500 Please call our office for further details on this pro- with mature vegetation of the lake & golf course. $92,000. ADDRESS club membership included with this two bedroom, two bath. perty and for an appointment. Great Location Great view of the Caloosahatchee. CALL FOR INFORMATION ON OUR ANNUAL RENTALS The Landings Realty Inc. is a PHONCITY E STATE ZIP SANIBEL wholly owned subsidiary of Possible Owner Financing NEAR BEACHES - Two bedroom, two bath condominium. INTEREST IN: Call ERA Sanctuary Realty Pool, screened porch, covered parking. All appliances VIP REALTY GROUP, INC., REALTOR ACCOMMODATIONS ING VIP REALTY GROUP, INC. BUYING: D CONDO D HOME D LOT • OTHER $435/mo. Southwest Florida's Leading Independent Realtor A dvtaion ol John Natmim lAModittt, he. REALTOR • THE LANDINGS REALTY. INC. SELLING: D CONDO • HOME D LOT D OTHER 472-8844 For more information call Lana Vail. 482-8040 1149 Periwinkle Way, Suite D, Sanibel Island FL 33957 4425 S. Landings Drive APPROXIMATE AMOUNT $ ™, r. . 813/472-3191 813/481-2500 Fl Myers. Florida 33907 TOLL FREE (In PL): 1400-2820360 TOLL FREE (Out Ol FL): 1800-237-6004 1•••••••••• 1 f - \ \\ -P ^ 1 •J & X % [»