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placements in permanent collections throughout Alliance Exhibit the United States, such as The Smithsonian Institution, Kemper Insurance, AT&T, Sears, Features Works Delta Airlines, Beatrice Foods, the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, and abroad, By Renowned Artist including the British Museum in London. He worked with and was published by both Reader’s aintings by Carl E. Schwartz will be fea- Digest and Playboy magazine. He can be found tured in two galleries at the Alliance for in Who’s Who, Who’s Who in the Midwest as Pthe Arts in September, with an opening well as Who’s Who in American Art. reception on Friday, September 9 from 5 to Schwartz was an assiduous student of light. 7 p.m. He isolated and painted the pattern and forms Schwartz taught figure drawing and painting he saw. The influence of abstract expressionism in Chicago at the North Shore Art League for hangs just below the surface of his work. Seen in almost 30 years, and moved to Florida perma- detail, it is completely abstract. Schwartz created nently in 1984. In 1999, he returned to teach- tight shapes under a controlled technique. Using ing for another 14 years at Florida Gulf Coast these controlled forms, he produced what we University where he taught drawing and paint- the human eye perceives as “real.” The subject ing, and enjoyed the satisfaction of watching of the painting becomes secondary to the form. the growth of young artists. He passed away on Schwartz crystallized the act of seeing, focusing September 21, 2014. the attention where his passion and vision led Schwartz was born in Detroit and educated at him. the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Schwartz extended his interested beyond Chicago where he earned a bachelor of fine arts the canvas. He created a number of gardens, degree. His biography lists awards, such as the which were written up in various magazines. His Logan Medal from the Art Institute of Chicago, own water garden contains several Koi ponds juried and invitational exhibitions like Art Across complete with water lilies, some of which he America (sponsored by Mead Corporation), propagated himself. He also filled his garden with and one- and two-person shows at Illinois State unusual plant life not often seen elsewhere. It Museum and the Art Institute S&R Gallery in provided a perfect setting and was the subject of Chicago, to name a few. His works are on many of his watercolors and acrylic paintings. display in more than 25 colleges and universities Schwartz was a realist whose work shows an throughout the country, including Harvard, influence of both abstract expressionism and Ball State, Loyola, Michigan State, Nevada, continued on page 4 Minnesota and Chicago. He has many major Painting by Carl Schwartz image courtesy Alliance for the Arts Marriott Hotel And Convention Center Coming To River District n a special meeting, which took place August 22 in city council chambers, mem- bers of the Fort Myers City Council voted to accept a proposal from Mainsail IFort Myers LLLP for the development of a 225+/- room Marriott Autograph Collection full-service convention center hotel to be built in downtown Fort Myers. The council also voted to conceptually approve the agreement for a proposed Harborside Event Center hotel parking garage with about 210 parking spaces. After reviewing three proposals last April, the city selected Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development as the developer for the estimated 60,088-square-foot waterfront project. Mainsail is known in the industry for its quality building expertise, as well as its property management capabilities. For both agenda items, the vote included permission to advertise for public hearings pursuant to Florida State 163.380. Before the vote, Mayor Randall P. Henderson, Jr. and the five city council members listened to details provided by the city’s legal and financial consultants about the proposed agreements. Joe C. Collier, president of Mainsail Lodging & Close play at second base Development, shared conceptual ideas about the hotel’s design and the impact on photos courtesy Lee County Sports Development Catcher returning the ball the City of Fort Myers. Collier explained that the concepts were preliminary, and that the city would see drawings along the way for final approval. Early ideas for the 225-room, 10-story, Baseball Festival This hotel with water views are highlighted by a rooftop bar, restaurants, street level retail shops, and a resort pool and pool deck situated above the parking garage. Collier Weekend At JetBlue Park estimates that more than 300 people will be hired for construction, and the hotel ee County will host the Perfect Game Select Baseball Festival on Friday, will employ approximately 210 in staff. September 2 through Sunday, September 4 at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers. The While the proposals were accepted, design plans and specifications, developer Lgame brings together the top 40 baseball players ages 14 and under in North documents, and plans for an outdoor amphitheater are pending for future America. On Sunday, September 4, the game will be broadcast nationally on FOX discussion. Sports and streamed live on MLB.com. “There is major excitement in our community about the hotel,” said Mayor Proceeds from the game admission will benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital Henderson. “People ask me about it everywhere I go, and I look forward to sharing of Southwest Florida, the only children’s hospital between Tampa and Miami that our plans with them. We expect Mainsail to provide us with a top notch hotel for provides vital health care for the region’s sick and injured children, and their our city.” continued on page 14 2 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Park House On First by Gerri Reaves, PhD id you ever wonder how DPark Avenue got its name? Did it acquire the name because little Fort My- ers had a fit of envy for New York City’s famed Park Avenue? In fact, it was named for a pioneer who isn’t as well-known as he should be, perhaps because he died at the relatively young age of 45 and didn’t have any male children. According to historian Karl H. Grismer, Thaddeus M. Park was a native of Georgia who arrived in Fort Myers in 1883, even before the town incorporated. He brought much-needed carpentry skills to the new settlement and established a saw mill. He built the first Lee County Today, the Arvelee Apartments stand at First and Park on a portion of what was once the extensive Park property photo by Gerri Reaves Courthouse in 1894, Harvie E. Heitman’s modern 16-stall livery stable and other projects. In 1884, he also built the house pictured in the circa-1898 photo, for his newly married wife, Lulu S. Frierson, whom he married in January 1884. Frierson was a granddaughter of prominent pioneers Maj. Aaron Taylor and Mary Wall Frierson and had come to town about 1880 to live with them when she was 16. Their house stood on First Street on a very deep lot, which roughly ran from Woodford Avenue east to Park Avenue and extended more than half the distance south to Second Street. Also on that property were some of Park’s citrus groves on a large swathe stretch- ing from the First-Park corner south towards Second. He also owned large groves in Tice. (Poinsettia Avenue, originally called Washington, between Woodford and Park, did not exist at that time.) The people in the photo are unidentified but likely are the Park family, two adults and four daughters, (oldest to youngest) Neva, Addie, Julia Isabel and Mary Louise. The two-story house is a mix of town and country, typical of the time. Ornamental “gingerbread” touches combine with rural details such as a rather rustic fence and a water tower obscured by the slatted fence (left). Thaddeus Park was civic-minded, serving both as a town councilman and as a member of the school board. Daughter Julia became a history-maker too, teaming up with Alta Evans to form the long-lived ladies store, Evans & Park, on First Street and participating in progres- sive organizations such as the Business and Professional Women’s Club. In 1946-1947, the Arvelee Apartments were built on the former Park property, signaling the post-World War II boom in apartment developments. The name plays on that of RV Lee, who built the apartments soon after he entered the real estate business after serving four terms as county tax collector. Thaddeus M. Park built this house, pictured circa 1898, for his wife Lulu S. Frierson in 1884. The people are unidentified, but are probably the Park family, Thaddeus and Lulu and daughters Oddly enough, the apartment building has a longer history – seven decades -- than (oldest to youngest) Neva (Watson), Addie (King), Julia Isabel, and Mary Louise. the Park family home did. photo courtesy Florida State Archives continued on page 6

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The River Weekly News will correct factual errors or matters of emphasis and interpretation that appear in news stories. Readers with news, tips, comments or questions, call 239-395-1213 or write to: The River Weekly News, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel FL 33957. PRINTED ON FAX number: 239-395-2299. E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected] RECYCLED PAPER The River Weekly News reserves the right to refuse, alter or edit any editorial or advertisement. THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 3 Fort Myers Native Serving Aboard Navy Destroyer ypress Lake High School graduate and Fort Myers, CFlorida native Zachary Bellows is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin. Bellows is a seaman aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. A Navy seaman is responsible for learning and building knowledge aboard the ship while Lee County Clerk of Court Linda Doggert and staff accepting the 2015-16 recognition preserving the ship’s topside plaque from United Way Campaign Manager Megan Fasig maintenance, driving the ship photo courtesy Lee County Clerk of Court’s Office and performing duties during major evolutions like underway Clerk Of Court Supports United Way replenishments, small boat operations and flight quarters. he Lee County Clerk of Court’s office has been long-time supporters of “I enjoy the hands-on activity United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee. In fact, the clerk’s and being able to be a part of a Toffice has contributed $263,620 since 2007 through payroll deductions, lot of different evolutions,” said fundraisers and events. Bellows. Commissioned in August of 2000, USS Oscar Austin measures approximately 500 feet and is powered by four gas turbines that allow the destroyer to achieve over 30 mph in open seas. Destroyers are tactical multi-mission surface combatants capable of conducting anti-air warfare, anti-submarine warfare Zachary Bellows on USS Oscar Austin and anti-surface warfare, as photo courtesy Navy Outreach well as humanitarian assistance. Fast, maneuverable and technically advanced, destroyers provide the required warfighting expertise and operational flexibility to execute any tasking overseas. “As Oscar Austin continues pre-deployment training, I am proud of the path that we are on to achieving certification excellence in our mission areas in support of our upcoming deployment,” said Cmdr. Janice Smith. “I am proud of our sailors’ dedication to getting the job done and their resiliency in overcoming adversity to achieve success. We pride ourselves on being the best destroyer in the fleet and every sailor on board contributes to making Oscar Austin ‘Ready to Fight.’” With a crew of over 300 sailors, jobs are highly specialized and keep each part of the destroyer running smoothly, according to Navy officials. The jobs range from washing dishes and preparing meals to maintaining engines and handling weaponry. “I feel like our leadership is very trustworthy especially our commanding officer and executive officer,” said Bellows. “I respect them and think they are doing a great job with the Oscar Austin.” Challenging living conditions build strong fellowship among the crew, Navy officials explained. The crew is highly motivated, and quickly adapt to changing conditions. It is a busy life of specialized work, watches, and drills. “Serving in the Navy means a doorway to a lot more,” said Bellows. “I had never thought of going to college or anything like that so the Navy has opened doors for me.” 10% OFF your purchase of $30 or more Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Valid on regularly priced items only. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 10/31/16

Tropical Quilting & Craft Supplies Open Monday-Saturday at 10am 1628 Periwinkle Way • (239) 472-2893 Heart of the Islands, Sanibel www.threecraftyladies.com Find us on 4 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 Children Sought For Auditions From page 1 roadway Palm is holding open auditions for children ages 7 to 13 at its 1380 Alliance Exhibit Colonial Boulevard (Fort Myers) location on Saturday, September 3 at 10 a.m. cubism. An interest in the effects of BAuditions are on a first-come, first-served basis, with a sign-up sheet available at 9 light assumed a central importance a.m. No appointments will be taken. in his work. He often stated, “I am The following roles are available: a painter of light. I’m intrigued and • For Evita, rehearsals run September 29 through October 12, with the play opening fascinated with form. To me, there October 13 and continuing until November 19. The theater is casting roles for a boys are two worlds... the one we live in… and girls ensemble. Children must be between ages 7 to 12, five feet tall and under, and and the one that I create. Painting is sing well. No dance is required. the discipline by which I constantly • For White Christmas, rehearsals run November 10 through November 23. The rediscover both of these worlds.” play is from November 24 until December 25. Actors must be available on Thanksgiving Remembering Carl: Works from and Christmas days. Broadway Palm is looking to cast the role of Susan Waverly. 1956-2014 will be on display from Girls must be between ages 9 to 13 and under five feet tall, with high energy and an September 9 to 30. Paintings by Celeste outstanding stage presence. A big-belt voice and ability to move well is also necessary. Borah will be displayed in the Member Those interested in auditioning should bring a current headshot/picture and a Gallery. Visit www.ArtInLee.org to learn theatrical/musical resume. Be prepared to sing 16 bars that best show off your vocal more. The exhibit is sponsored by The range. Bring sheet music in the proper key. An accompanist will be provided; no Law Offices of Thomas C. Chase, PA. recorded music is accepted. Songs should be in the musical theater genre. The Alliance for the Arts is located at Broadway Palm is a professional theater. Productions require a two-week rehearsal 10091 McGregor Boulevard just south process with rehearsals daily. Anyone interested must be available for the two-week of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. It is rehearsal process and all performances. Performances are Tuesday through Sunday open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. evenings, with selected matinees on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. The theater will try to work around school hours. All children’s roles are double cast and to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. will alternate performances. Painting by Celeste Borah For more information, visit BroadwayPalm.com or call 278-4422. image courtesy Alliance for the Arts

In The Gun Show, Miguel Cintron In five true stories that range from passage – to life-changing episodes of gun Gun Debate plays a surprising character who lays bare humorous and touching to harrowing and violence, Lewis offers an unflinching look Americans’ complicated, contradictory heartbreaking, The Gun Show makes down the barrel at the America we live in Is The Focus feelings about guns, with a unique audiences on either side of the aisle realize today. perspective that upends common criticisms there are no easy answers in the gun Performances are September 7 to 17, Of New Play from the opposite poles of the American debate. “ on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 8 We have a problem with guns in p.m., with one Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. heatre Conspiracy is presenting political spectrum. America,” Lewis writes. “The problem on September 18. The Gun Show, a new solo play by The Gun Show previews on is, we really, really like them.” In stories Tickets for the preview performance EM Lewis. The show received rave Wednesday, September 7 and opens on T Thursday, September 8 at the Foulds ranging from a nostalgic look at growing are $15. All other performances are reviews and played extended runs in its up in rural Oregon – where having a gun $24 or $11 for students with proper ID. two previous productions in Chicago and Theatre in the Alliance for the Arts. around the house is as normal as anything Thursday nights are “buy one get one Los Angeles. Theatre Conspiracy’s Producing Artistic Director Bill Taylor will direct the show. and learning to shoot is a familiar rite of half off.” For tickets, call 936-3239 or purchase online at www.theatreconspiracy. org. Season subscription packages are also available. The Alliance for the Arts is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard, just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. Democratic TOYS, GAMES & STUFFED ANIMALS Women To Meet NOVELTY ITEMS BEACH TOYS CANDY he Democratic Women’s Club (DWC) COLLECTIBLES COMIC BOOKS PARTY FAVORS of Lee County will hold its monthly Tmembership meeting at the Quality Life Center of Fort Myers on Saturday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m. Beverages will be served. The speaker will be Roxanne Wendling, foundation administrator of the Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit. Hailing from Western New York state, Wendling has worked in public relations and teaching roles with Chautauqua Institution, the Chautauqua County Humane Society, Jamestown Community College and, most recently, as the executive director of the Western Kentucky American Red Cross. With the GAL-20 Foundation, Wendling will work closely with the foundation’s board of directors to expand the presence of GAL. Members wishing to lunch after the meeting will gather at the Oasis Restaurant, 2260 Martin Luther King Boulevard, at 12:30 p.m. 239-312-8144 1989 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, Florida 33957 Quality Life Center of Fort Myers is located at 3210 Dr. Martin Luther King, Formerly Needful Things • Located in Tahitian Gardens Jr. Boulevard. The main entrance and parking is located on Cuba Street. THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 5 New Opportunities at Shell Point

The public is invited and many of these events are FREE ! Series Shell Point’s Life Enrichment Series offers the opportunity to discover new things about yourself and the world you live in. Concerts, presentations, lectures, shows, special events, and more! Sep 2016 Learn Why Life’s Good Here! Sep 22 & 27 FREE Ancient Persia Sep 6 at 9:30am and Alexander, We hear our residents say it often: Life is good at Shell Point. What they sometimes overlook is that they are 2 Sessions the reason. Attend a free morning presentation and at 4:30pm. The Persian Empire explore Shell Point’s comprehensive Lifestyle with dominated the western world Lifecare, followed by a narrated bus tour that will for 200 years before Alexander showcase the community’s resort-style retirement became the king of Macedon and Greece. Learn options. Admission is free. Call (239) 466-1131 or how Alexander crossed the Hellespont and 1-800-780-1131 to reserve your place. challenged the might of the unconquered Persian Empire. To this day, he is considered to be the greatest military genius and leader what they do. Explore other complicated features the world has seen. Join Professor of the U.S. and Florida electoral systems, including Sep 15 Adrian Kerr for this two-part Gulfshore Trio primaries, conventions, and single and multi- lecture series. Tickets for at 7:30pm. This ensemble is well-known member districts. Tickets are $10.* Call this class are $10 each throughout the area for presenting an appealing (239) 489-8472 to reserve your place. and diversified repertoire – from the chamber session.* Call (239) 489-8472 Masterworks of Mozart to to reserve your place. music on the lighter side. Enjoy this evening with the FREE Gulfshore Trio, comprised Sep 30 of accomplished violinist Reiko Niiya; concert pianist Trinkets & Treasures Sale from 9am to William Dawson, soloist 3pm in the Grand Cypress Room in The Woodlands with the Boston Pops and Commons at Shell Point. Don’t miss this eclectic various other orchestras; Sep 21 shopping event, featuring a collection of interesting and phenomenal young cellist Shea Kole. Tickets treasures sold by Shell Point residents. From are $20 online at www.shellpoint.org/concerts, or The Changing Face housewares to collectibles, this sale has it all! Find call (239) 454-2067. great deals on an incredible assortment of unique, of Nature at 10am previously used items. Admission is free. Call (239) 454-2057 for more details. Critically acclaimed Sanibel author Charles Sobczak Sep 20 will provide a thoroughly entertaining, beautifully illustrated discussion on numerous birds, reptiles, Boost Your Electoral and mammals that thrive throughout Southwest Knowledge Florida. The author of three award-winning nature at 10am. While many know guides will describe how wildlife has found habitat that the U.S. president is in the least likely places, including accidental actually chosen indirectly by an Electoral preserves like the Venice Audubon Rookery, College, most know very little about this Harn’s Marsh, and more. $10 tickets are body. This lecture reveals the secrets of required* in advance by calling *If you are unable to attend a class that includes a the Electoral College, including who its (239) 489-8472. fee, kindly give 24 hours notice to receive a refund. members are, how they are chosen, and Visit www.shellpoint.org/events for full listings of this month’s events! Shell Point is located in Fort Myers, 2 miles before the Sanibel Causeway. Shell Point is a nonprofit ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation ©2016 Shell Point. All rights reserved. SLS-3173-16 6 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 School and the Boston Latin School, sponsored by the Lee County Visitor OBITUARY earned an undergraduate degree from & Convention Bureau and the Greater Stonehill College as well as an MBA Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. and law degree from the University of Paul had many varied interests and Notre Dame, and a masters of public experiences, including six months administration from the Kennedy of service in the White House as School of Government at Harvard executive director of the America’s University. Millennium initiative, culminating in the Originally a corporate attorney at nation’s New Year’s Y2K Millennium Sidley & Austin in Chicago, a career celebration. He also served as executive change into the boat and tourism director of Earth Day 2000 at the business inspired the first architectural United Nations in New York. He tours of Chicago from the water. recently completed a highly successful Launching Chicago from the Lake, term as commodore of the Captiva Paul embraced the boating, special Island Yacht Club, where he led many events and hospitality business full-time. excursions, including visits to the Winter weather led him to Florida, America’s Cup in San Francisco as well where he founded Captiva Cruises as Newport, Rhode Island and Havana, in 1986 to craft excursions to the Cuba. Paul enjoyed skiing in Telluride nearby waterways and barrier islands. and vacations on Martha’s Vineyard. In 1991, Paul moved to Captiva full Paul had a generous spirit and a zest time, built McCarthy’s Marina and for life. He loved to share his laughter became a leader in the community, and passion with everyone who touched serving on the boards of the Sanibel- his life. Captiva Conservation Foundation, the A wake will be held on Friday, Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber September 9 at the Dolan Funeral of Commerce, the Captiva Island Home in East Milton, Massachusetts, Historical Society and the Captiva Civic followed by a funeral mass on PAUL F. MCCARTHY Association. September 10 at St. Gregory Parish Paul has left a rich and full legacy of Church in Dorchester, Massachusetts. aul Francis McCarthy, 63, died Massachusetts and Jack (Cathy) stewardship and ecotourism embodied A celebration of Paul’s life will also be of natural causes on August 23, McCarthy of Sudbury, Massachusetts in Captiva Cruises to respect and held on Captiva in early December; P2016 on Captiva. Paul was an as well as nine nieces and nephews and appreciate the natural beauty of details will be forthcoming. acclaimed business leader, attorney, nine grand nieces and nephews. He Southwest Florida. In 2013, he was In lieu of flowers, donations may environmentalist and world traveler. also leaves behind his close-knit family honored as the Businessperson of the be made to the Sanibel-Captiva He is survived by his mother, Eleanor at Captiva Cruises along with many year by the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Conservation Foundation, the Captiva McCarthy of Hingham, Massachusetts, devoted friends around the world who Chamber of Commerce. In 2014, he Island Historical Society, the Barbara siblings Michael (Maryellen) McCarthy counted him as family. received the Junonia Award and the Sumwalt Museum and the Epilepsy of Hingham, Massachusetts, Maureen Born and raised in Boston, Paul Chrysalis Award for Eco-Innovation Foundation. (Jack) Ghublikian of New Seabury, graduated from St. Gregory’s Grammar in 2016. Both are prestigious awards

From page 2 for more information. Check out the Lee County Black Why Knot Park House History Society research center at 1936 Walk down to First and Park Henderson Avenue and the nearby and ponder the pioneer history that Williams Academy Museum at Roberto motorists speed by on their way to the Clemente Park. 312-8144 north-bound Edison Bridge. Hours for the all-volunteer, non-profit Sailor’s Toy Shoppe Then explore more local history at organization are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the following venues. The Southwest Wednesday through Friday. Florida Historical Society’s research For information, call 332-8778 or center is an all-volunteer non-profit visit leecountyblackhistorysociety.org. organization open Wednesday and Stay tuned to the website of Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon and downtown’s Southwest Florida Museum 50% OFF Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. of History for the post-renovation It is located at 10091 McGregor reopening date: museumofhistory.org. Boulevard on the campus of the Lee Sources: Archives of the Southwest County Alliance for the Arts. Call 939- Florida Historical Society and The 4044 or visit swflhistoricalsociety.org Story of Fort Myers by Karl H. Grismer. LUCILLE’S BOUTIQUE Clothes that feel as PREMIUM WOMEN’S CONSIGNMENT good as they look 15675 McGregor Blvd. Extension For Women Of All Ages Ft. Myers, Florida 33908 Village Shops Mon - Fri 10 to 5 Consignment 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Sat 10 to 4 239-489-3554 by appt. only Summer Hours [email protected] Mon. thru Sat. 11-5pm 239-472-3003 BRING THIS AD IN FOR 10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 7 Celebrity Chef Night Raises Over $150,000 For Cancer Fund

CONRIC PR & Marketing’s Rick Williams, Connie Ramos-Williams, Josh Milton, Mel Thomas and Breanna Rigg photo courtesy CONRIC PR & Marketing Marketing Firm Earns Three State Public Relations Awards ONRIC PR & Marketing recently won three state awards for excellence in public relations at the Florida Public Relation Association (FPRA) 59th Golden Image Caliah Russell, left, and Avery McCaskill, right, with local celebrity chefs CAward ceremony, held at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor. photo courtesy LMHS CONRIC received a Judges’ Award and a Golden Image Award for the Culligan he 13th annual Rumrunners Celebrity Chef Night held on August 17 raised City of Palms Classic online newsletter. more than $153,000 for Barbara’s Friends – Golisano Children’s Hospital A Judges’ Award was given for CONRIC’s community relations program that TCancer Fund. promoted the Imaginarium Science Center’s Imagine Gala, held on March 21, With 260 people in attendance, the evening featured live and silent auctions, a 2015. Champagne toast, drawings, as well as cocktails and cuisine from six local celebrity The statewide FPRA Golden Image Awards ceremony takes place following chefs from Rumrunners, Harold’s, Norman Love Confections, Crave Culinaire, regional Image Awards competitions. CONRIC took home two regional Image Bay Colony Golf Cluba and Trabue. The highest bids included $9,000 for four VIP Awards from the Southwest Florida chapter this spring for excellence in its public tickets to see AC/DC at one of their final tour concerts and two $8,000 bids for a relations work on behalf of two of its clients. Rumrunners private dinner for eight. “Our CONRIC team is truly honored to accept these awards in recognition of Since 2003, the Rumrunners Celebrity Chef Night event has raised more than the creative work we provide our clients,” said Connie Ramos-Williams. $1 million for Barbara’s Friends – Golisano Children’s Hospital Cancer Fund.

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She holds a fashion festival that falls on the first Friday and merchandising degree from Newbury Saturday of each month features new College and attended the Massachusetts art exhibits within the River District art College of Art. She is a member of the galleries. Art enthusiasts can “Meet the Art League of Bonita Springs and a Artists” at most of the art galleries and member of the Naples Art Association. enjoy live art demonstrations. A bevy of MaGrath creates hand-painted clothing street art vendors will be featured at the and shoes as well as paintings and September Art Walk on Friday night. other creative things. She does custom Festival goers will meet the artists artwork, murals and specialty and faux and talk art on Friday night. The free, finishes on interiors and furniture. Her self-guided public art gathering brings abstract art is bold and graphic with a together art lovers and community strong sense of color. friends to celebrate the arts each Using her skills as a graphic designer month. During ArtWalk, First Street and magazine publisher, Kuser creates will be closed to traffic; local artists will 2D/3D digital surrealism. Through be set up in the street selling their art. a mystical and fantasy driven vision, There will be face painting at several a story emerges from her canvas. locations on First Street and at the The artwork can include 70 to 700 Broadway and First Street intersection digital layers, utilizing stark details while the Fort Myers Art League will with transitional blending. She is the be hosting a Make It/Take It table for co-owner of Happenings Magazine, children of all ages. Lee County Family News and Reverie Saturday’s ArtWalk will be a quieter & Rock Art Gallery. With her art, walk with most of the galleries open to Kuser wants to bring a fresh and peruse at a more leisurely pace. contemporary twist to a long-established Fort Myers ArtWalk spans the core Bootleggers Alley Gallery is one of 14 galleries featured during ArtWalk medium: surrealism. She uses stark of Downtown Fort Myers and includes photo courtesy Arts for ACT details with transitional blending; thus her art takes flight. Digital art is an the Gardener’s Park area and West First restaurants, bars and businesses, plus During the September ArtWalk, artistic work or practice that uses digital Street. Most of the action is located on live music. Watch live art demos on featured exhibits include: American technology as an essential part of the First Street; an ArtWalk map will direct First Street, sample food, shop the Legion Veterans Gallery showing art creative or presentation process. Digital you to all the art venues and ArtWalk unique local boutiques or just enjoy the done by veterans on Jackson Street; art brings together art, technology, partners. Enjoy cultural venues, atmosphere. Art League of Fort Myers with new math and science. It requires a creative exhibits each month on Monroe Street spirit and the knowledge of art, design and a family crafts table with make it/ and computers: Kuser has all of that take it items for the ArtWalk children and more. of all ages; Arts for ACT Gallery that Brown is an artist working in mixed features three or more art exhibits every media and collage, paint, drawing month plus co-op members art on First media, photography, jewelry design, Street; Bootlegger Alley Gallery with furniture painting, raku pottery and outdoor gallery open only during Art encaustic. In her other life, she is a Walk on First Street in the Patio de psychotherapist in private practice Leon; Grand Illusion Gallery with art, and the mother of three daughters. T-shirts and more at First Street across As a therapist and educator, Brown from the Fort Myers Library; Marc integrates art and the creative spirit into Harris Wildlife Photography, held on her lessons and counseling. She has Lee Street close to Bay Street; Miville offered workshops and classes helping Art Gallery with art, photography people to find a personal and playful and in the Franklin Shops on First approach to art-making. Street; Ollie Mack Gentry Photography This exhibit continues through with photography at 2180 West First Monday, October 3 Street; Reverie & Rock Art Gallery with The first Saturday of every month concert photography and surrealistic marks Lakes Park Walking Tour at digital art on Jackson Street; Sidney 8 a.m. & Berne Davis Art Center featuring The easy walk along clear paths Cesar Aquilera in the Main Gallery offers an opportunity to see birds in Exhibit; The Barrel Room with jazz art native vegetation with experienced bird held on Bay Street; Timeless Gallery patrol guides pointing out the many with gallery and gift shop featuring species in Lakes Park, a Lee County steampunk art and more on First birding hot spot and crucial nesting Street; and Two Newts Gallery featuring area for many birds. Tours are free with a co-op gallery located off West First paid parking. Parking is $1 per hours Street at 2064 Bayside Parkway. or $5 all day. You are encouraged to For more information, visit www. wear comfortable shoes and dress to fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com. To be outside. Bring water, sunscreen and become a volunteer, partner or sponsor binoculars. of Fort Myers ArtWalk, contact Claudia Lakes Park is located at 7330 Goode via [email protected]. Gladiolus Drive in Fort Myers. Follow online at www. Interested participants are asked to fortmyersartwalk.com or on Facebook meet at shelter A7, which is near the at Facebook.com/fortmyersartwalk. train station at the furthest parking lot A featured gallery during ArtWalk on towards the right side of the park. Friday, September 2 is Arts for ACT THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 9 FORT MYERS FARE Dining From Downtown’s Historic River District To The Beaches For more information, check out our advertisers in this week’s The River Weekly News

COURTNEY’S CONTINENTAL CUISINE Courtney’s is a family business run by Executive Chef Dale, his wife Betty and their son, Courtney. The warm and welcoming bar is great for libations and lots of laughter. Relax in comfort with friends and enjoy discounted drinks and appetizers during happy hour, served from open to close daily. The dining room offers a wonderful dinner variety; if you’re an early diner, be sure to check out the Sunset Dining Specials from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Summer hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. 20351 Summerlin Road (across from Sanibel Outlets in Publix Sanibel Beach Place), Fort Myers. Call 466-4646

DOC FORD’S RUM BAR & GRILLE From left, executive chef Scott Swamba and general manager Marcus Preece of Il Cielo photo by Bob Petcher Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is 1520 Broadway #106, Fort Myers. world to the new world of cooking using worlds: dining room seating or dinner named for the Doc Ford character in Call 334-6991. only fresh seasonal ingredients to bring under the stars in the screened garden local author Randy Wayne White’s best- his dishes to life. Daily specials focus on patio. The patio lounge is home to some selling mystery novels. IL CIELO pairing authentic meals with a bold array of the best nightlife on the islands, seven It’s a well-known gathering place of fine Italian wines. nights a week. Bands include Renata, with indoor and outdoor patio seating. Il Cielo offers creative American Il Tesoro (The Treasure) serves dinner Wildfire Blues Band and Cruzan Vibes’ The combined menu offers all the lunch cuisine and internationally inspired seven nights a week from 5 to 10 p.m. reggae on the weekends. and dinner items from 11 a.m. until specials in an upscale casual atmosphere. 751 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel. Call 395- The patio lounge menu includes a closing. It includes cedar plank salmon From locally caught fish, American lamb 4022. selection of “happy apps” starting at topped with a mango chipotle glaze or and grass-finished beef to farm-fresh $5.95 and half price drinks during happy a marinated grilled chicken sandwich organic produce, there is a thoughtfully ISLAND COW hour, 5 to 7 p.m. and there’s a well provisioned raw bar. prepared dish on the menu for everyone. Dinner reservations are suggested. Tropical drinks are a specialty, notably Il Cielo is located at 1244 Periwinkle Where can you go when you’re in the 1223 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Call 472- the signature rum drink, Island Mojito. Way on Sanibel and open Tuesday “moooood” for some great cookin’, local 1771. 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers through Saturday from 4:30 to 9 p.m. fun and prices that won’t make you lose Beach. Call 765-9660. Happy hour is from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and the farm? Try Island Cow on Sanibel. SAKURA RESTAURANT features signature small plates, appetizers Island Cow is an airy bistro with ICHIBAN and half-priced house wines, domestic French doors leading out to the front and Sakura Chinatown Chinese and beers and well drinks. Enjoy live piano back patios. It is open daily for breakfast, Japanese Restaurant is located within Ichiban is a downtown favorite music by Scott McDonald on Wednesday, lunch and dinner. Dine under the stars the Kmart Plaza in the Iona-McGregor for Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, while you listen to live music on one of area at 15271 McGregor Blvd suite 24 The name means “Number One” in beginning at 7 p.m. Sanibel’s only al fresco eating porches. in Fort Myers. The restaurant offers both Japanese and offers its customers the Call 472-5555 for reservations. 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Call Chinese and Japanese cuisine and is 472-0606. open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday perfect balance of great quality and through Sunday. Dine in or pick up. affordable prices. Ichiban has been IL TESORO JACARANDA Delivery is available within a four-mile family owned and operated for 11 Il Tesoro serves authentic Italian food radius. Call 332-0888. years and its enduring popularity is a “with the taste and feel of a Tuscan The Jac, as it is known to regulars, testament to its exceptional, friendly holiday,” according to owner Chef AJ has been serving excellent seafood for service. Black. He infuses flavors from the old three decades and offers the best of two If our seafood were any fresher, we would be serving it under water Four Great Locations! Lazy Flamingo, Inc. Lazy Flamingo 2, Inc. Chinese & Japanese Cuisine 6520-C Pine Avenue 1036 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957 Sanibel, FL 33957 239-472-5353 239-472-6939 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Lazy Flamingo 3, Inc. Lazy Flamingo 4, Inc. Mon-Thurs 11am - 10pm 16501 Stringfellow Rd 12951 McGregor Blvd. Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm . Sun 12pm - 9pm ® Bokeelia, FL 33922 Ft. Myers, FL 33919 www. ichiban-sushi-chinese.com 239-283-5959 239-476-9000 BIG 10 Downtown Fort Myers (Post Office Arcade - Next to Hotel Indigo) SEC Network NFL Package www.LazyFlamingo.com 1520 Broadway For Takeout & Delivery Tel: 334-6991 10 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 Combined Traditional/Praise 10 a.m. New Home Church, 8505 Jenny Cae Lane, Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. Churches/Temples CYPRESS LAKE UNITED North Fort Myers, 656-0416. Weekly Friday SAINT NICHOLAS MONASTERY ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN METHODIST CHURCH meeting meet and greet 6:30 p.m. Church and Bookstore. 111 Evergreen CONGREGATION (UUA) 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 482- Kingdom Teaching 7 p.m. Fellowship and Road (southwest corner of Evergreen 2756 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. 1250, 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday Traditional refreshments. nbcministry@embarqmail. Road and Gail Street.) Liturgical services Sunday Services 9 and 11 a.m., Adult Service 9:30 a.m. Praise Service Sunday com, www.facebook.com/nbcministry. Alex conducted in English and Church Slavonic; Education Workshop 10 a.m., Reverend School all times. and Patricia Wiggins, Ministers following the Julian (Old) Calendar. Margaret L. Beard, Minister. 226-0900. FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD NEW COVENANT EYES CHURCH Liturgical Services Sundays and Holy Days www.allfaiths-uc.org OUTREACH MINISTRIES See Clearly. Meeting monthly at 9 a.m. at 9:30 a.m. Holy Liturgy 0 a.m. Call to ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, the Elks Lodge. 1900 Park Meadows Drive, confirm service schedule: 997-2847; RITE CATHOLIC CHURCH 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Fort Myers. 220-8519. Pastor Alan Bondar. Bookstore 691-1775. www. 10291 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers Voice of Faith, WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, www.newcovenanteyes.com. LIFT Kidz saintnicholasmonastery.org. Divine Liturgy Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Rosary Sunday, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Service, 7:30 program, free coffee and donuts. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL begins 10 a.m. Lenten services p.m.; Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY (Presanctifi ed Liturgy) will be on Nursery care for pre-school children and OF FORT MYERS 13031 Palm Beach Boulevard (3 miles east Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. starting Children’s Church ages 5 to12 available. 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10. 985- of I75) East Fort Myers (across from Fort February. Very Reverend Peter Lickman, FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8503. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all Myers Shores) 693-0818. 9 a.m. Tuesday 305-651-0991. Church of the Eastern 15690 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, ages. 11 a.m Sunday Morning Worship. 7 through Friday. 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 and 11 Catholic or Byzantine Rite, 1.5 mi. east of 482-2030. Pastor David Stauffer.Traditional p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study. a.m. Sunday. Interstate 75. Service Sunday 8:45 a.m., Contemporary NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUNCIATION GREEK Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Go south on 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers. 16940 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, ORTHODOX CHURCH McGregor Boulevard. The church is ½ mile Pastor Eddie Spencer. 8 and 9:30 a.m. 454-3336. Robert G. Kasten Pastor. 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers past the intersection of Gladiolus and San Traditional Worship. 11 a.m. Contemporary Sunday 11 a.m. Nursery 9:45 a.m. Sunday Reverend Fr. Dean Nastos, Proistamenos Carlos Boulevard on the way to Sanibel. Worship. 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School all ages. Junior Church grades one Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m., Divine FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST School. Youth and Children’s programming to five. Wee Church Pre-K to K. Evening Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m., www.annunciation. 2390 West First Street, next door to Edison runs concurrent to Sunday services. Service 6 p.m. Wednsday Service 6 p.m. fl.goarch.org, 481-2099 Estates. 10:30 a.m Sunday Service and Nursery care provided at all services. 274- TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE BETH SHILOH Sunday School; 12 noon Wednesday 1230. www.newhopefortmyers.org. 16225 Winkler Road Fort Myers. 433-0018, MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE Testimony Meeting. Child care provided at PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH www.templebethel.com. rabbi.barras@ 15675 McGregor Boulevard. Rabbi Judah services. Reading Room located in church Fort Myers Beach Masonic Lodge. templebethel.com. Rabbi Jeremy Barras, Hungerman. Friday Service, 8 p.m., building for quiet study and information 17671 Pine Ridge Road. 267-7400 Cantor Victor Geigner, Religious School Saturday Service, 11 a.m. Shabbat School about Christian Science. Monday and Pastors, Gail and RC Fleeman. Adult Director Dale Cohen, Learning Tree Saturday Morning, Adult Hebrew Classes. Friday noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday 1 to 4 Discussion Classes 8:45 a.m. Countdown Director Jesyca Virnig, Office Manager Call for information 437-3171 p.m. christiansciencefortmyers.net, to Worship 10:10 a.m. Amazing Grace Inna Vasser. Union For Reform Judaism BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES christianscience.com Worship:10:30 a.m. www. Shabbat Service Friday 7:30 p.m., Torah CHURCH OF GOD FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE peacecommunitychurch.com. Study Saturday 9:30 a.m. Religious School 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 13545 American Colony Boulevard off PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Wednesday 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall. Pastor Daniels Parkway in the Colony, Fort Myers, Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Peace a a.m. Learning Tree Monday through Friday. Barry Lentz, 281-3063. Sunday Worship, 936-2511 Pastor Reverend Joey Brummett member of ELCA. Weekly communion with TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning traditional liturgy, organ and choir. 15840 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, 433- CHABAD LUBAVITCH Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, on the 0201, Rabbi: Rabbi Marc Sack Minyan: OF SW FLORIDA ORTHODOX p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. way to Sanibel. 437-2599, www. Monday at 9 a.m. Religious Education: 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers. Rabbi FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH peaceftmyers.com, peace@peaceftmyers. Sunday mornings and Wednesday Yitzchok Minkowicz. 433-7708, rabbi@ Downtown Fort Myers River District, 2466 com. evenings. Services Friday 6:30 p.m. and chabadswf.org. www.chabadswf.org. First Street, 332-1152. www.fumcftmyers. REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Saturday 9 a.m. www.tjswfl.org. Friday service 6:30 p.m.; Saturday org. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday 3950 Winkler Ext., Fort Myers, 274-0143 THE NEW CHURCH Kabbalah class 9 a.m.; Shacharit 10 a.m.; School; 10:30 a.m. Blended Church 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services The New Church of SWFL, 10811 Sunset Kiddush at noon. Minyan Monday and Service; 5:30 p.m. Youth Group. Daily early learning center/day care. Plaza Circle #401, behind Zoomers. Thursday 7 a.m. FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Reverend Gabriella Cahaley. Sundays 11 CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN 21580 River Ranch Road, Estero. 495- a.m. during the season. Other worship 10200 Cypress Cove Circle Fort Myers MINISTRIES CONGREGATION 0400, Senior Pastor Todd Weston. 8 and events on Fort Myers Beach. http://www. 850-3943, Located at Cypress Cove 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 437-4330 9:45 a.m Services; 11:30 a.m. Legacy newchurchflorida.com. 481-5535. Retirement Center on HealthPark Campus Pastor Reverend Mark Condrey. Sunday Service, multi-generational. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST An ecumenical non-denominational Worship 10:30 a.m., Church School 9:15 SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER CHURCH FORT MYERS community of believers. Sunday Worship a.m. Meditation classes. Guided meditations, 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway Service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL methods to relaxe body and focus mind on one mile west of I-75). Minister The 7 p.m. Reverendt Ted Althouse, Pastor UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST; virtuous objects. Bring peace and Reverend Allison Farnum. Sunday services [email protected] 8210 College parkway, Fort Myers, 482- happiness into daily activity. 567-9739. and religious education at 10:30 a.m. 561- CHURCH OF THE CROSS 3133. Reverend Anton DeWet, pastor. www.MeditationInFortMyers.org. 2700. www.uucfm.org. 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188. Pastor Morning Worship: 10 a.m., Church School: SAINT COLUMBKILLE UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS Bud Stephens; A nondemonimational 10:15 a.m. Friendship Time follows worship. CATHOLIC CHURCH 28285 Imperial Street, Bonita Springs. 947- church emphasizing a personal IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off 3100. Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. Healing relationship with Jesus Christ. Sunday CONGREGATION McGregor and north of Gladiolus. 489- Circle 11 a.m. Hospitality and Fellowship, Service: 9:15 a.m. Traditional, 10:45 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 454- 3973. Father Lorenzo Gonzalez. Monday 11 a.m. Inspiring lesson, uplifting and Contemporary. 4778. Reverend Ray Buchanan Rector. 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday 8 dynamic music, meditation in a loving CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing; a.m. Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10 a.m. environment. 1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers. Just off Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; and 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 9 UNITY OF FORT MYERS McGregor across from the Edison/Ford 9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing a.m. or by appointment. 11120 Ranchette Road, Fort Myers Winter Estates 334-4978, Pastor Douglas and Church School. Tuesday 9:30 a.m., ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Sunday Services 9:15 and 11 a.m. Kelchner, Worship times Sunday’s 10:30 Morning Prayer (in Spanish); Wednesday CATHOLIC CHURCH Children’s classes 11 a.m. Reverend Jim a.m. Website: www.taecc.com 9:30 a.m., Eucharist with Healing. Child 2157 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, 334- Rosemergy. 278-1511, www. COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH care available Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 2161. Masses: Monday through Thursday unityoffortmyers.org. Our God is Love, Our 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 9:30 a.m. services. 6:45 a.m.; Friday 6:45 and 11 a.m.; Race is Human, Our Religion is Oneness Reverned Dr. Jeffrey DeYoe, Senior Pastor JESUS THE WORKER Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 6:45, 9:30 and WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN Reverend David Dietzel, Pastor Emeritus. CATHOLIC CHURCH 11 a.m., 12:15, 4 Creole and 6 p.m. CHURCH (PCA) Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. Nursery 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across from available. Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125. Pastor: CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 3049 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Byron West. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 481- KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH 344-0012. Pastor Reverend Steve Filizzi. Discipleship Classes for all ages, 10:30 5442 Randy A. Alston, Reverend. Sunday 2154 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, An Affirming and Inclusive Congregation a.m. Fellowship & Coffee, 10:45 a.m. Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. Morning 218-8343. Pastor Randy and Anita Sunday Services 10 a.m. Corporate Worship. Worship, 11 a.m., Evening Worship, 7 p.m., Thurman. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service. SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m. LAMB OF GOD CHURCH CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) 2120 Collier Avenue, Fort Myers. 274-8881. CYPRESS LAKE A few federated Lutheran (ELCA) and 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, 939-1218, Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Bishop PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Episcopal Congregation. 19691 Cypress Worship: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8 Gaspar and Michele Anastasi 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, View Drive, Fort Myers. 267-3525. www. and 10:45 a.m. Bible Study for adults and ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 481-3233. www.clpc.us. Clint Cottrell, lambofgodchurch.net. Reverend Dr. James children Sunday at 9:15 a.m. 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers. 481-4040. Pastor. Prayer Service 8 a.m., Praise 9 Reho. Sunday 7:45 and 10 a.m. Sunday’s SAINT PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Curtis Deterding. Sunday 8 a.m. a.m., Children’s Church 9 a.m., Traditional Cool for Children 10 a.m. 3751 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, Traditional, 10:45 a.m. Blended, 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Summer Prayer Service 8 a.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER 463-4251, www.stpeterfmb.com. Eductional Hour. www.zionfm.org. THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 11 Robert was born on December OBITUARY 29, 1935 in New York City, the son of proud parents Sylvia (Farber) and Leonard Sabatino. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard who later became a Merchant Marine Certified Captain. For many years, he was a motor vessel operator and fishing guide on Sanibel Island, Florida. This was a labor of love he continued to enjoy until an age when most people had retired. He leaves behind his loving children, Ronnie and Sherry Sabatino. The family is currently planning a memorial service to take place on the island for a date in September. More Family, friends and supporters came out for a night of Bingo for a good cause information will be announced at a later photo courtesy Stretch It Out Enterprise date. To share a story, leave a tribute or to Bingo Night Raises Funds For offer condolences to the family at this difficult time, visit Robert’s memorial Family Dealing With Breast Cancer webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial. tretch It Out Enterprise partnered with Keller Williams Fort Myers & com and sign his guestbook. The Islands to raise money for a local realtor and family dealing with the To send flowers or a memorial Saftermath of breast cancer treatment. They held an evening of Bingo, which gift to the family, visit http://www. included dinner from Jordan Webster’s Catering, games, prizes, vendor raffles, fortmyersmemorial.com/obituaries/ music, over 25 vendor tables and cash bar. The evening was a success with over ROBERT SABATINO Robert-Sabatino/#!/Obituary. 200 guests and over $5,000 raised, which will be presented to the family. obert Sabatino of Sanibel, Florida passed away with his loving family Rby his side on Wednesday, August Read us online at 24, 2016 following some recent health Learn To Cook With Wine challenges. He was 80 years old. IslandSunNews.com ack by popular demand, chef Warren Caterson Breturns to the Fort Myers Regional Library on Monday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. to demystify the secrets of wine in cooking. IL Cielo What’s the best way to use wine in cooking? Which one 1244 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 should you use? How much and when to add it? Chef Warren simplifies the process. 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Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @ilcielosanibell 12 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 from the beaches all the way to the back Snook Season country. New moon tides during the first few days of season will offer anglers a lots Is Now Open of opportunities on a variety of tides to by Capt. Matt catch snook. The tide chart for the first Mitchell few days of September shows the end of either falling tide – both the one at sunset he opening and one at sunrise – look like prime time day of of to be in a pass, soaking or drifting a large Tsnook season live bait to get it done. Lots of snook will for the west be caught the opening week, but getting coast of Florida one that measures in the five-inch legal begins Thursday, slot size can prove to be tougher. September 1. The Mangrove snapper continued to be a opening few days really strong bite again this whole week. always fall right While experiencing far-from-perfect around the Labor redfish tides, they were my go-to species Day holiday, which puts lots of pressure both for clients looking for fast paced on this fishery for at least the first week action and fillets to take home. On most of season. After the first week is over, of my trips when targeting these snapper, things on the water will quickly get back I have been running a little further than to the normal slower pace of summer. usual up to the northern end of the sound The same way hunters eagerly await the to consistently catch the larger ones. opening day of deer or duck season, The 1/2-hour boat ride north seemed snook fishermen get that same rush to always pay off with my anglers often going after that first keeper-sized snook getting the five fish a piece limit usually of season. The one advantage fishing at the first stop. I really enjoy to start a offers, though, is you enjoy doing battle Paul Salassa from Pennsylvania with a slot snook caught last snook season with Capt Matt trip getting dinner out of the way and Mitchell with that legal-sized fish and then release taking the pressure off to go chase after a it unharmed if you choose. variety of other species. also held some 12-inch-plus snappers but mangrove snapper and made the best For months now we have had good Deeper mangrove creeks in the they where just not as plentiful as they of this non-stop bite by downsizing our numbers of snook of all sizes spread out southern sound with good moving current have been at the northern end of the tackle to ultra light spinning gear. These sound. Live shiners are still the key to hard-fighting mangrove snapper where so catching these snapper no matter where sporty and just a real handful on the light you chose to fish and having enough gear. Send Us Your Fish Tales to be able to live chum really gets them Capt. Matt Mitchell has been e would like to hear from anglers about their catches. fired up and eating. The average-sized fishing local waters since he moved Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of mangrove snapper caught this week was to Sanibel in 1980. He now lives in Wcatch, species and weight, and include a photograph with identification. right around 12 inches with a few in the St. James City and works as a back Email to [email protected] or call 395-1213. mix pushing up to as large as 16 inches. country fishing guide. If you have While fishing with some long-time clients comments or questions email one trip this week, we only targeted [email protected]. CLEAR YOUR GEAR It Catches More Than Fish BOAT Ingested fi shing gear can kill birds, reptiles RENTALS Fishing • Cabbage Key and mammals Dolphin Watching Captains Available 472-5800 Jensen’s Marina

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only available to freshwater student several schools may come together to For more information about this Fishing Grants For anglers, but are now also available to form a team or club, and fishing is one program, email Amber Nabors at saltwater student anglers. of the few sports where both male and [email protected]. For Student Anglers The program will provide grants female students can compete on the more information about the Fishing he Florida Fish and Wildlife of up to $500 per club or team to same team, at the same level. League Worldwide Foundation, go to Conservation Commission assist with expenses related to fishing To date, there have been 10 high www.flwfishing.com. For information T(FWC), along with its partners the team or club-sponsored tournaments, school fishing grants awarded. There about The Bass Federation’s Student Fishing League Worldwide Foundation team jerseys, insurance, and education is still ample grant funding available, Angler Federation, go to www. and The Bass Federation’s Student for novice anglers. Supported teams so interested parties are encouraged highschoolfishing.org. Information on Angler Federation, have made $500 and clubs will also partner with the to apply before September 15 for the Recreational Boating & Fishing Recreational Boating & Fishing FWC, FLW Foundation and The Bass consideration. Online applications Foundation is available at www. Foundation grants available to saltwater Federation to complete a conservation should be submitted at www.flwfishing. takemefishing.org, select “Corporate” at teams and clubs in Florida. project. The program not only benefits com/foundation. the bottom of the page. This grant partnership encourages students, but program participants and the creation and success of Florida their families will receive education on EXPERIENCE: HUNDREDS OF SUCCESSFUL LANDSCAPES high school fishing teams and clubs, conservation programs, aquatic and with a particular emphasis placed marine biology, and boating and angler on establishing new high school safety. angling teams and supporting existing High school fishing teams and clubs ones in schools with diverse student do not have to be comprised of students populations. The grants were originally from a single school. Students from

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A batter makes solid contact League Baseball players and 40,000 college committed athletes since it was founded in 1995. All Perfect Game events are run in full compliance with Major League Baseball’s Pitch Smart initiative. Pitcher firing a fastball photos courtesy Lee County Sports Development For more information, call 533-5273 or visit www.leegov.com/sports. families. Tickets for this inaugural event are now available to purchase and print via the event website, and are available Sheriff Senior for $5 each at www.eventbrite.com and follow the link to the 14U PG Select Safety Seminars Baseball Festival or to donate, visit www. classy.org/perfectgame. he Lee County Sheriff’s Office Perfect Game has assisted in the continues its series of free senior development of more than 800 Major Tsafety education seminars through September 27, taking place at the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Store in the Daniels Crossing Shopping Center in Fort Sakura Myers. Upcoming seminars include: Chinatown • Tuesday, September 13 at 10 a.m. – Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit will offer a Seafood • Steaks • Spirits Japanese & Chinese seminar entitled Safety On The Road Restaurant • Tuesday, September 27 at 1 p.m. – A HAPPY CHILDREN’S HOUR seminar entitled Social Security Benefits: MENU $ $ Are Your Benefits Safe From Hackers? will DAILY 5 TO 7 AVAILABLE 5 Off 10 Off be offered. 1/2 Price Drinks $30 or More OR $50 or More Attendees will also learn more about the & Happy Apps Dine-In Only. Must Present Coupon. various Sheriff’s Office units and what they Not Valid with Other Offers. Exp. 09/30/16 do to help protect and serve community members. Each presentation will be 239-332-0888 • 11am-10pm - Closed Mon. followed by a question-and-answer session. 15271 McGregor Blvd Suite 24 Light refreshments will be provided. SakuraChinatownFortMyers.com For more information or to register, call 561-9142. THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 15 CROW Case Of The Week: other anoles and small birds and mammals when fully grown. In zoos, they Knight Anole are fed cockroaches. The body of the knight anole is by Bob Petcher covered with small granular scales, while he knight its snout is long and shaped like a wedge. anole (Anolis One can usually distinguish between a Tequestris) is male and a female by the male’s pinkish one of more than dewlap that expands when excited or 5,000 species of alarmed. When confronted by a foe, such lizard. It is more as a snake, the dewlap protrudes as does specifically related his head crest and serrated upper edge of to the iguana its tail. Then, he strangely shifts sideways family and is often to his rival and turns bright green. mistakenly thought This cold-blooded reptile has an to be an iguana. aggressive nature and is territorially to In fact, the knight anole is the largest the point that it may become hostile species of anole, growing to somewhere when approached in its domain. Other between 13 to 20 inches in length. defensive mechanisms not mentioned Native to Cuba, the knight anole is an include puffing itself up with air when import to south Florida, mostly residing threatened or in belief that it is being in Dade and Broward counties, but has threatened. This behavior does lessen in has made its way to the west coast of the captivity. state where the species is beginning to At CROW, a knight anole recently multiply due to reproduction. According became a new addition to the invasive to Sanibel-Captiva Conservation species exhibit in the visitor education The knight anole is part of CROW’s invasive species exhibit photo by Kenny Howell Foundation Wildlife Habitat Management center. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Program Director Chris Lechowicz, the Foundation delivered the anole to CROW about invasives this upcoming season,” Monday, September 12. The wildlife knight anole species was introduced after it was discovered by a permittee said CROW Education Coordinator hospital will remain open during this to the islands after Hurricane Charley with the SCCF sea turtle monitoring Rachel Rainbolt. “Programs are hosted period from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days brought over debris in 2004. program. The knight anole joins two in the education center and will include a a week to treat and care for sick and One environmental drawback to the tokay geckos and a cane toad in the brief history of their introduction to the injured wildlife. life of the knight anole is the winter invasive species exhibit. area, general identification to distinguish CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation temperatures of our region. Interestingly, According to the University of invasive species from native species and of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife when conditions dip close to or below Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural conclude with monitored encounters of hospital providing veterinary care for freezing, the poor creature becomes Sciences Extension, invasive species are a live specimens.” native and migratory wildlife from our semiconscious and drops from the tree serious threat in Florida. Through December 31, CROW’s local area. The hospital accepts patients canopies where they make their homes. “Due to the negative impacts invasive Visitor Education Center is open Monday seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 Diet-wise, anoles dine on insects as a species (as a whole) have on a delicate through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. p.m. Mail donations to P.O. Box 150, juvenile and increase their consumption ecosystem like Southwest Florida, CROW The center will be closed Monday, Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or to fruit, geckos, spiders (even tarantulas), will begin to offer public presentations September 5 through Friday, September visit: www.crowclinic.org. 9 for fall cleaning. It will reopen on 16 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 Chamber Hosts Events To Meet The Candidates

Blair DeMinico, Dr. Derrick Donnell, Alina Gonzalez and Linda Fiore

Ken Dobson, Sharon Harrington and Chauncey Goss photos courtesy Above Board Chamber

he Above Board Chamber presented two Face the Candidates events. One was held on August 8 at the Hilton Naples and one was held on August 11 at THarborside Event Center in Fort Myers. Attendees were given the opportunity to spend time with candidates running for school board, supervisor of elections, county commission, sheriff and other positions. Chris Patricca, Dick Anderson and Tracy Monique

Connie Ramos-Williams and Dr. Guido Minaya

Francis Rooney and Jeanne Sweeney THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 17

Matt Hudson and Chauncey Goss

Nicole Haschak Neebling and Courtney Strong

Ingrid Molina, Suzie Thompson and Jeanne Sweeney Primavera Ristorante IL TESORO RISTORANTE Now Open In FINE ITALIAN CUISINE Cape Cod inspired by Island Fare in a bistro style VOTED “BEST CHEF” BEST OF THE ISLANDS AWARD EARLY DINNER Paul Csotty, Margaret Escobedo and Vicki Collins 3-Course Special TASTE OF THE ISLANDS 5-6 p.m. The Symphonic Chorale is the resident IRON CHEF WINNER AJ BLACK $ $ Chorale To chorus of the Southwest Florida Symphony 19.99- 24.99 Orchestra. Concerts featuring choral works No substitutions with early dinner Hold Auditions are performed with the symphony at the menu * all orders must be in the kitchen by 6:05 p.m. * 18% he Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center Extensive New Wine List gratuity will be added to fi nal bill Florida is holding auditions for the and at other locations in the Fort Myers Tasting Menu • Wine Tastings T2016-17 season. Auditions will be area. held on two Tuesday evenings (September The season begins with a patriotic 6 and 13) from 5 to 9 p.m. at Lamb of concert entitled American Tapestry, God Church, 19691 Cypress View Drive performed from November 18 to 20 in “Fresh ingredients, simplicity, love... in Fort Myers. Auditions will be conducted Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and Sanibel. the recipe for a treasured dining experience” by Dr. Trent Brown, artistic director of the A variety of seasonal concerts will be Chef/Owner AJ Black Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida presented in December, beginning on – and associate professor of music at Florida Monday, December 12 at Shell Point Gulf Coast University, where he directs all Retirement Community and culminating choral ensembles and teaches courses in on Saturday, December 17 at the Barbara choral literature, conducting and secondary B. Mann Performing Arts Center. The vocal methods. winter and spring will be just as active, with Membership is by audition and chorale concerts that combine classical repertoire 751 Tarpon Bay Road singers are made up of both volunteer and newly commissioned pieces. To register for an audition, visit www. Sanibel Island, FL choristers and a core of 12 singers who Reservations Suggested are paid for their services, making the symphonicchorale.org. Bring two pieces symphonic chorale Southwest Florida’s of prepared music; an accompanist will be www.iltesoro.net • 239-395-4022 only professional core chorus, as defined provided. Sight-reading exercises will also by Chorus America. be part of the audition. 18 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 Rebound Season For Red Sox Charity Golf Tournament he registration deadline for the inaugural Par-Tee for Tots charity golf tournament, And Remarkable Season For Ortiz benefiting Child Care of Southwest Florida, is Saturday, September 10. by Ed Frank T The 18-hole tournament, scheduled for Friday, September 16 at West Bay Club, 4500 West Bay Boulevard in Estero, is presented by Brown & Brown Insurance. Check- e entered the final month of the 2016 Major League in begins at 7:30 a.m., and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. kicks off this fundraiser that includes baseball season this week, and for the legions of Boston 100 percent of the proceeds going toward scholarships for low-income families. WRed Sox faithful that populate our area, it has sure been Awards will be presented for: Closest to the Pin (men and women); Longest Drive a pleasant revival for their beloved team after a last-place finish (men and women); Hole-In-One; Low-Net Team; and Low-Gross Team. in the American League Eastern Division a year ago – in fact, A grab-and-go breakfast and buffet lunch will be served. A lucky winner will take home cellar-dwelling finishes three of the last four years. the pot in a 50/50 raffle. The Red Sox started the week at 72-58 (.553) just two games Other major sponsors include: ABS Distributors, AV Air Pros, CIGNA, Florida Blue, out of first and holding a one-game lead in the American League LeeSar, Lee Memorial Health System Foundation and Pure and Tri Circle Pavers. Various wildcard chase. Compare that record to 2015 when Boston was levels of sponsorships are still available, ranging from $5,000 Double Eagle Sponsor to 78-84 for the season (.481). $150 Tee Sponsor. You may recall that during spring training this year, noted Registration for single players and foursomes is $125 per person. Visit ccswfl.org/ baseball writer and commentator Nick Cafardo spoke to a group at The Community events for more information, or contact Lisa Tortora at [email protected] or 278-1002. House on Sanibel, at which time he said that not only would the Red Sox be markedly improved this year, but predicted a second-place division finish. He sure appears right on the mark. Building Industry Golf Tournament There are so many reasons for the major improvement of the Red Sox – hitting, pitching, fielding etc. – but none greater than the remarkable final year of future Hall he Lee Building Industry Association (Lee BIA) will host its Bricks & Sticks Golf of Famer David Ortiz. The 40-year-old “Big Papi” is having a season of the ages, truly Tournament on Saturday, September 24 at Miromar Golf and Country Club in an MVP season. TMiromar Lakes. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and shotgun start for the four-person When he crushed his 31st home run last Sunday for the 534th in his career, he tied scramble begins at 8:30 a.m. Jimmie Fox for 18th on the all-time homer list. The Bricks & Sticks Golf Tournament will feature an Italian style lunch after play, He leads the league in slugging percentage, doubles, is third in RBIs with 100, free beers on the course, raffle prizes and golfer goodie bag. Golfers who register before eighth in home runs and is fifth in batting with a .319 average. September 9 will receive a discounted registration fee of $125 and tournament shirt. “Why should he retire with a year like that?” is a question we hear repeatedly. After September 9, the registration fee is $150 and no shirt is included. Despite these astounding records, Ortiz hasn’t wavered in his decision to bow out at For more information on registration or sponsorship opportunities, contact Carrie Witt season’s end. at 936-5525 or [email protected]. VIP team packages and great sponsorship opportunities He began his Major League career with the Minnesota Twins (five seasons) and will are available. conclude it in his 12th season with the Red Sox. His remarkable career records fill 14 Marketing sponsorship packages range from $50 to over $1,000. Sponsorship and pages in the Red Sox media guide. event registration forms are available online at www.BIA.net. It’s unlikely that Ortiz will end his career with the American League MVP Award – but there are many that believe he deserves it. Win it or not, Big Papi will long be SPORTS QUIZ remembered as one of the greatest to ever wear a Red Sox uniform. 1. In 2015, Alex Rodriguez became the fourth major-league player to hit a home run as a As Boston slugs it out to return to postseason play, an interesting rumor has teenager and as a 40-year-old. Name two of the other three to do it. surfaced regarding an addition to the team when the rosters expand on September 1. 2. Name four of the six starting pitchers that the Pittsburgh Pirates used to win the 1971 Last year, the Red Sox paid $71.5 million to sign 19-year-old Cuban free-agent World Series. Yoan Moncada, an infielder. Moncada received half that amount, with Boston fined the 3. How many people have coached the Notre Dame football team for at least six seasons? additional $35.7 million for exceeding the international signing pool. 4. Five centers have averaged at least 12 points, 11 rebounds and five assists per game for an This season, he has hit .299 with 14 home runs and 60 RBIs in 103 games NBA season. Name four of them. between Double A Portland and Single A Salem. He also has stolen 44 bases. 5. How many NHL All-Star Games has Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby played in? In the past, the Red Sox have added a base-running specialist for the post-season. 6. Who holds the record for most stages won in cycling’s Tour de France? Some believe Moncada could fill that role this year. 7. In 2015, Lydia Ko became the youngest player (18 years, 4 months) in women’s golf to Miracle Start Final Week Of Season Two Games Out win an LPGA major. Who had been the youngest?

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United Mechanical, Inc. employees and family members volunteering at the JH Messina Center for a United Way Day of Caring photos courtesy United Way Kraig Feighery of The First Tee of Lee County accepted the check from Rotary Club of Fort Myers members, from left, Kevin Kerton, David Kennedy and President Victoria Stephan Local Company Takes Part photo courtesy Rotary Club of Fort Myers In United Way Day Of Caring otary Club of Fort Myers recently presented a check in the amount of $5,702 to The First Tee of Lee County, the 2016 beneficiary of the annual charity golf nited Mechanical, Inc. employees Rtournament titled the Rotary Cup. The First Tee of Lee County seeks to impact and their families volunteered for a the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill UUnited Way Day of Caring project at life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. the Joseph H. Messina Children’s Center Rotary Club of Fort Myers is the oldest and largest of the 54 rotary clubs in in Fort Myers. The group installed a drip Southwest Florida. The history of The Rotary Cup goes back to 1934, and it has watering system in the 11 raised garden evolved to become a premier annual charity golf tournament in the region. beds that are planted and maintained by Rotary Club of Fort Myers President Victoria Stephan said, “Our club is proud the children of the Messina Center who are of its rich history of service. The Rotary Cup is emblematic of that history, just like ages 2 to 8. The Messina Center is one of the royal palms the club planted along McGregor in 1922 as its first project. We’re Child Care of Southwest Florida’s six early thrilled to support The First Tee, an organization that will help mold community- learning centers. Child Care of Southwest minded individuals, and even future Rotarians.” Florida is a United Way Partner Agency. TriCircle Pavers was the title sponsor of the 2016 Rotary Cup, held at Heritage “Our community gardens are an Palms Golf and Country Club on May 7. Planning is under way for the 2017 important aspect of our Early Learning Rotary Cup. For more information, call 332-8158. Program. Children are able to bring the indoor classroom outdoors,” said Tammy Aronson, director of the JH Messina Children’s Center. “They use the garden for math activities: counting, comparing, TWO OF THE WORLD’S sorting, graphing, learning new vocabulary, 239.303.4069 social emotional development and more. MOST EXPERIENCED CaringMedical.com Children that are engaged with their Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine Clinics learning environment are active learners REGENERATIVE PAIN 9738 Commerce Center Ct. Fort Myers, FL 33908 and lead their explorations through the facilitation of their teachers.” Volunteers working on drip lines for the MEDICINE EXPERTS The vegetable gardens had been watered raised garden beds by hand for the past five years. Each class AT YOUR SERVICE has its own garden bed, and the staff of the Messina Center taught the children about the newly installed drip watering system. The students liked the fact that a flag indicates when the water is on. Soon, the children will start planting the beds, nurture the plants, and then enjoy the harvest. The surplus will go to the children’s families. “So a watering system is much more than just water,” Aronson added. “It opens up a whole world to explore. Today, we learned about water pressure and why it is important.” Mike Clark, president of United Mechanical, said of the project, “One of our main philosophies as a company has always been to give back to the community. So often though a financial donation is made, we don’t always get to see firsthand the impact we have on the actual charities receiving the gifts. This project incorporated our professional skills and allowed our team to work together to complete something in a short period of time that will benefit the children for years to come. I don’t think many people have had the opportunity to help out like that and see the project from start to finish.” The United Way’s Day of Caring is a year-round program, coordinated by the United Way Volunteer Center which matches businesses’ desires to help with the needs of the community. Many local groups and companies have participated such as Publix Super Markets, Busey Bank, Lee Memorial Health System, Cypress Cove at HealthPark and Comcast. “This is a special project completed by very enthusiastic volunteers from United Mechanical,” said Cliff Smith, president of the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee. “We are deeply appreciative of the great help the volunteers have given to the Messina Center and Child Care of Southwest Florida. The gift of your time and skills ROSS A. HAUSER, MD TIMOTHY L. SPECIALE, DO will make a significant impact on the lives and education of the children at the Messina Center.” The United Way Volunteer Center connects individuals and companies to volunteer Stem Cell Therapy • Prolotherapy • Platelet Rich Plasma opportunities throughout our community. You can reach the United Way Volunteer Call us today to see if you are a candidate Center by calling 433-2000 option 9 or by visiting www.unitedwaylee.org. 20 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 Financial Focus tolerance and time horizon, you can investment strategy you’ve established. Then, use this vision to help guide overcome those obstacles that may be Upon recognizing these problems, your actions, such as increasing your Investors blocking progress toward your goals. you could decide to “switch gears” and contributions to your 401(k) or IRA, • Inquisitiveness – During your follow a long-term, “buy-and-hold” or changing the investment mix within Can Learn Much own work, you’ve probably found that strategy. That’s flexibility, and that’s a these accounts. you can improve your effectiveness great attribute for investors. 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Mike Jung Gail Markham Dale Reiss Jonathan Romine Bay Area, Akron, southern California photos courtesy SWFL Community Foundation leadership roles. Reiss serves as a Foundation Adds and Florida with notable companies like Girls, and was named a WGCU Maker director, chair of the audit committee Knight Ridder, McClatchy, Gannett and for her contributions in Southwest and member of the investment Board Members Media News. He is a graduate of San Florida by WGCU and PBS in 2013, committee of iStar Financial, Inc. he Southwest Florida Community Jose State University and was awarded the 2011 Woman of the Year and 2010 Romine is co-owner of EnSite, Inc., Foundation recently added four new with a McCormick Fellowship. He is Philanthropist of the Year by Gulfshore a leading Florida-based design firm Tmembers to its board of trustees. immediate past board chair for United Life Magazine, and she was the specializing in planning, landscape Mike Jung, Gail Markham, Dale Way and previously served on the recipient of the Fort Myers Chamber architecture, civil engineering, urban Reiss and Jonathan Romine have each board of directors for the Boise Metro APEX Award in 2008. design, sustainability and graphic joined the nonprofit’s board for a three- Chamber, Idaho Business for Education, Reiss brings insights gained in her design. He has served as a board year term. Idaho Shakespeare Festival and the more than 40 years of experience member and various other capacities Jung was named president of the Idaho Food Bank. in organizational, financial, planning for The Foundation for Lee County News-Press Media Group in August Markham is the founding partner and management strategies and has Public Schools, the Greater Fort Myers 2015. Prior to joining The News- of Markham Norton Mosteller Wright advised public and private companies, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club Press, he held the same position with & Company, a public accounting corporations and financial institutions in of Fort Myers South, FutureMakers the Idaho Statesman, a McClatchy and consulting firm. She is a Florida all aspects of development, investment Coalition, HealthyLee Steering newspaper. Before joining the Supreme Court certified family civil and finance. She has experience Committee and currently serves as Statesman, Jung was the publisher mediator, certified financial planner, serving on public, private and nonprofit president of the board of directors of at the Santa Cruz Sentinel. His certified fraud examiner and is certified boards and in a wide variety of industry the Imaginarium Science Center. newspaper career includes stints in the in financial forensics. She is the founder of the Lee County PACE Center for SalusCare Increases Are You OPEN to DISCOVERING Crisis Unit Capacity your Florida Estate Planning alusCare recently announced that it has increased its Children’s Crisis Unit capacity by four beds, allowing the not-for-profit community mental health and OPPORTUNITIES? Ssubstance abuse treatment facility to serve 16 children at the Colonial Campus. 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Her scenes are compelling and the to 8 p.m. at FGCU Main Campus he Black scope of her mission is never lost on (Marieb Hall 100); Tuesday, October 11, Widow by the reader. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at FGCU Atrium TDaniel Silva Silva has done a terrific job Executive Center, 8695 College Pkwy, is a breathtaking developing her character. We care about Fort Myers; and Wednesday, October tale of intrigue and her and yet she remains somewhat 12, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at FGCU suspense starring of a mystery. Nonstop suspense and Naples Center, 1010 5th Ave. South, one of Silva’s most numerous twists keep the reader’s Naples. popular characters, interest. The Black Widow is Silva’s Participants will learn the science legendary spy and darkest and most timely thriller to date. behind what happens in the brain art restorer Gabriel It is almost too real to be called fiction when individuals establish, strive for Allon, who returns and will haunt readers long after they and achieve goals. Each participant to star in his 16th novel. An explosion have turned the final page. will receive the NY Times best-seller, by ISIS rocks a Jewish neighborhood in StrengthFinder 2.0 and an online France. One of the victims, a woman, StrengthFinder Assessment. had a personal connection to Gabriel, FGCU Workshop The program’s instructor is Mary a man poised to become the next chief LaRocque, founder and owner of Level of Israel’s intelligence service. This pulls he Office of Continuing Up Mentoring, and a Gallup Certified Gabriel back into the field for one final Education & Off-Campus Strengths Coach. FGCU Continuing mission. He joins the hunt for a terrorist TPrograms at Florida Gulf Coast Education can also arrange Stop mastermind known only as Saladin. University (FGCU) hosts a professional Fixing Shortcomings and Develop Your The woman who Gabriel knew development workshop entitled Stop Strengths on-site and customized to happened to be in possession of a very Fixing Shortcomings and Develop Your individual organizations. rare and famous painting valued at Strengths: Gallup StrengthsFinder. The For registration information, call more than $20 million. In the event of workshop costs $80 and will be offered 425-3270, or email continuinged@fgcu. on the following dates and locations: her death, she arranged for the painting She takes on the identity of Leila edu. to go to Gabriel. The French are Hadawi, the daughter of Palestinian holding it until he finishes aiding them refugees, and becomes part of the with their investigation. terrorist network ruled by Saladin. She Gabriel decides to insert a female poses as an ISIS recruit in waiting, a at Scope. who uses a wheelchair recruit of his own to infiltrate Saladin’s ticking time bomb, a black widow out School Smart herself, expressed her feelings about operation. The recruit, Natalie Mizrahi, for blood. by Shelley M. this situation. She said, “Emojis offer is a French-born Israeli working as a The plan is for Leila to get close Greggs, NCSP a colorful array of more than 1,800 doctor in Jerusalem. Gabriel trains enough to Saladin to expose him. characters to help sum up how you’re and molds her into the lethal weapon However, things don’t exactly go as ear feeling. So it’s disappointing that needed for this particular operation. planned. Saladin has managed to keep Shelley, disabled people are represented with D With just one emoji – the wheelchair user all the recent sign.” excitement from “This one symbol can’t represent the Olympics and me and the disabled people I know. Para Olympics, To truly represent the world we live in, my daughter and I disabled people should be included in have been looking a way that reflects the diversity of our for more positive lives,” she said. Her eloquence on this graphic symbols for disabled people. surely represents the feelings of her There doesn’t seem to be much that community and many others. shows disabled people are active ones. Scope hopes that their 18 new My daughter, who is in a wheelchair, emoji designs will inspire Unicode, would love to find some graphics that the organization that oversees emojis, would portray her and other disabled to represent disabled people in a people as more vigorous. Do you have positive way. The icons developed by anything to recommend? Scope are freely available to download Mary Beth F., Fort Myers and share at https://community. Mary Beth, scope.org.uk/discussion/29649/ You are correct in noticing how very do-you-like-scopes-new-disability-emojis few positive graphic symbols currently The images can be downloaded on exist for disabled individuals. We see a desktop by right clicking on them and this especially with emojis. There are clicking “save image as” and that will countless emojis available, but only one allow you to share them as an image depicting disability. The good news is on social media. These aren’t proper that right now, a group of advocates is emojis just yet, but you can still share looking to change that. the Jpegs. And, of course, Scope would There is a London-based disability like everyone to share their site and to advocacy group called Scope that view and use these new symbols. Take has created a series of 18 new emojis a look, they’re great! portraying people with a range of Shelley Greggs is adjunct abilities. The icons include people in faculty at Florida SouthWestern wheelchairs, individuals with prostheses, State College, where she teaches a guide dog, those with hearing psychology and education courses. impairment and other disabilities She is also a nationally certified school engaging in a variety of activities. And psychologist and consultant for School appropriately timed there are several of Consultation Services, a private these newly designed emojis that depict educational consulting company. athletes with various special needs as Questions for publication may be well. They were released on World addressed to [email protected]. Emoji Day that was July 18. Not all questions submitted can be Rosemary Frazer, campaign manager addressed through this publication. THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 23 chart. Retina Health Center is one of 30 focused on art, artists, art history and art Retina Health clinical trial sites around the U.S. for the Alliance Book appreciation. phase-2 study. Georgia O’Keeffe, one of the most Center Clinical Tyrogenex, the company that Club To Meet original painters America has ever developed X-82, is conducting a produced, left behind a remarkable Trial Of New Pill randomized, double-masked, placebo- legacy when she died at the age of 98. controlled, dose-finding phase-2 study and Her vivid visual vocabulary – sensuous expects to enroll at least 132 patients. flowers, bleached bones against red sky Patients with wet AMD previously treated and earth – had a stunning, profound with Avastin, Lucentis or Eylea will be and lasting influence on American art in considered for the trial. this century. The study is designed to evaluate the The book club continues with safety and efficacy of X-82, a pill, in Maxwell Perkins: Editor of Genius the prevention of vision loss due to wet by A. Scott Berg on October 18, The AMD. The study will measure the mean Lonely City: Adventures in the Art change in visual acuity score from day of Being Alone by Olivia Laing on one to 52 weeks after randomization. November 15, Eiffel’s Tower by Jill Another key endpoint is the reduction of Jonnes on December 20, I Shock the number of injections needed for the Myself by Beatrice Woods on January duration of the study. 17 and Twilight of the Belle Epoque: AMD is the leading cause of blindness The Paris of Picasso, Stravinsky, for people over the age of 50 in the Proust, Renault, Marie Curie, Gertrude United States and Europe. There are two Stein and Their Friends through the forms of the disease, namely “dry” and Great War by Mary Sperling McAuliffe “wet” AMD. Wet AMD is characterized on February 21. by the growth of new blood vessels into The Alliance Member Gallery Book the central region of the retina. These Club meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Dr. Alexander M. Eaton new and abnormal blood vessels cause the third Tuesday of every month. Club photo courtesy Retina Health Center severe central vision loss due to retinal members must purchase their own copy etina Health Center is now damage caused by leakage of the blood of each book, but an active Alliance accepting patients for a clinical vessels and subsequent scar formation. membership is all that’s required. Rtrial for a new pill, X-82, for the Retina Health Center and the Macular You must be a member in order to treatment of wet age-related macular Degeneration Research Center were he Alliance for the Arts Member participate. Individual memberships are degeneration (AMD). established in 2002 by Dr. Alexander Gallery Book Club continues on $55 annually or family memberships are Current treatments for wet AMD M. Eaton, a long-time Southwest Florida TTuesday, September 20 with a $80. No experience is necessary. Visit include three drugs that are injected into resident, who has been practicing discussion of Portrait of an Artist: A www.artinlee.org or call 939-2787 to the eye that stop the growth of blood ophthalmology in Lee and Collier Biography of Georgia O’Keeffe by become a member. vessels, targeting VEGF, a growth factor counties for more than 20 years. Dr. Laurie Lisle. The Alliance for the Arts is located at that contributes to new blood vessels. Eaton has been the principal investigator Join fellow Alliance members in 10091 McGregor Boulevard, just south Research has suggested that an additional for numerous studies to prevent and treat this monthly exploration of literature of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. growth factor, PDGF, is also active in macular degeneration, and has invented wet AMD, and the new pill X-82 targets numerous medical devices for use by patients and physicians that are used both VEGF and PDGF and may reduce .COM worldwide. 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Niki Shimko, transport supervisor, shows off the colorful interior of the newest addition to the ambulance fleet feature of the new addition to the fleet is a power-load stretcher system, which Funding for the new Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida ambulance was eliminates physically lifting the stretcher into the ambulance. provided by SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. photos courtesy Golisano Children’s Hospital The vehicle is also equipped with the latest neonatal equipment and technology, staffed by a highly trained transport team. The equipment is sized for infants and new, state-of-the-art virtual intensive care unit on wheels is rolling across older children, including a ventilator, nasal cannulas and masks. It includes the Southwest Florida, transporting newborns and older children to and from capability of monitoring invasive blood pressure when needed during transport. AGolisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. “Having the proper equipment en route to Golisano Children’s Hospital is The ambulance, funded by SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc., is slightly smaller than critical, as seconds count in reducing injury and death to high-risk infants,” said its predecessor, a recently retired 1999 version, and more fuel efficient. A distinct Kathy Bridge-Liles, chief administrative officer for Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. “With our fleet of ambulances, we are able to immediately administer oxygen and medication, and take pre-emptive measures to reduce brain deaRPharmacist sure if the bug is a virus or bacteria. The damage and physical and mental disabilities in high-risk infants. Put simply, the antibiotics won’t work if your infection is ambulances save lives.” viral, yet the prescription is handed out Antibiotics The vehicle sports a painted sky overhead, iPads, a DVD player, music, coloring almost immediately. I think pediatricians books, PlayDoh and rattles. and Lyme practitioners should rethink Can Cause For more information, visit ChildrensHospitalGoal.org. prescribing antibiotics in everyone who Health Problems walks in the door, or at least consider by Suzy Cohen, RPh shorter terms of usage. her apparent plan to become grossly I saw the overprescribing first-hand Mom And Me obese. ear Readers: when my kids were young, that was 20 Please share with me what is I saw the plus years ago. Then I saw it again with happening to some of the boomer Dugly effects of Sam when he was treated for Lyme. generation? long-term antibiotics In the United States, statistics show Cathryn up close when that approximately half of all antibiotic Dear Cathryn, we treated Sam. prescriptions written have no therapeutic Based on the diet industry, I don’t There were bizarre basis. I personally think this is a gross think obesity is limited to the boomer symptoms that we underestimate. generation. thought were related To hear that their use can trigger a Good health habits of proper to Lyme disease, life-long metabolic disorder that requires nutrition and exercise are a day-to-day which come from tick insulin shots is infuriating. Think of the life-long commitment. There are many bites. Lots of you are taking antibiotics economic impact on families and the who can make the commitment and now as well, and I want you to know that terrible loss of quality of life. Needle many who cannot. My heart goes out to there’s so much more harm from these sticks… dietary restrictions, doctor visits by Lizzie and Pryce the overweight kids of the world, whose drugs than we ever thought possible. forever more. Sadly, reducing diabetic parents are not setting good examples Everyone is aware of the assault that complications becomes the goal, because izzie and Pryce answer your or teaching good habits. Kids can be your stomach takes from antibiotics. a cure is difficult (although possible in questions and give advice about cruel to overweight peers. You might think cramps and diarrhea some cases). Laging concerns from a two- Pryce are bad enough, but at least those are Antibiotics wipe out probiotics, and generational perspective. A mother Dear Cathryn, transient problems. Brand new animal when your microbiome is lacking friendly and daughter team, Lizzie is a retired Many seniors also over indulge and research suggests these drugs trigger bacteria, the hateful ones take over. Then RN and health educator, and Pryce is gain weight. Some seniors have limited type 1 diabetes, especially when toddlers your immune system is compromised. a licensed psychotherapist in private ability to move due to arthritis and take them. Keep in mind that back in Changes in enzyme production and gene practice who specializes in the care of other medical conditions. Their main 2015, a Denmark study published in expression occur. This is what ultimately elders and people with chronic illnesses. source of entertainment revolves around the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology leads to the metabolic disaster, making Dear Mom & Me, food. Food becomes their pleasure and & Metabolism correlated the use of you way more susceptible to diabetes and During the holidays, we decided one they want to enjoy themselves. antibiotics to type 2 diabetes in adults. all the serious complications like heart night to go to the movies. Children who are overweight can From all of this, and other research, I disease, amputation, more infections and As we approached the two available become obese in adulthood and face think it’s safe to conclude that antibiotic blindness. seats, I could not help but notice the many problems. Their insurance usage increases risk for type 1 and type 2 I know some of you take them every three people sitting in the seats closest premiums are two to four times higher. diabetes. day. I just want you to be empowered to me. A severely obese father, his very They have higher medical bills, face Antibiotics are dolled out way too and make an informed decision with your fat daughter who was about 10 years job discrimination, do not become easily, and some of them can destroy own physician about antibiotics. Heavy old and his wife who was at least 80 candidates for job promotion, have your nerve fibers forever. If you’re a usage may increase your risk of diabetes, pounds overweight. shorter life spans, along with the mom or dad, you don’t need me to tell allergies, asthma, colitis, Crohn’s and Just before the movie was to possibility of diabetes and becoming you that some doctors are pretty quick heart disease. begin, the wife started to drink her blind. to prescribe antibiotics for your kids This information is not intended to colossal soda, followed by two boxes Unfortunately many people live to who are presented with skin rashes, treat, cure or diagnose your condition. of chocolate covered raisins. Then she eat, rather than eat to live. ear aches, sore throats or coughs. But Suzy Cohen is the author of The opened a box of cookies and shared Lizzie between you and me (and about a million 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered them with her child and husband. She Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is people reading my article today), they pharmacist. 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Brady ID# 671463 Young Artists Awards ...... 574-9321 Adoption Fee: $30 (regularly $75) CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS during Animal Services’ Hot Dogs and Angel Flight ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Cool Cats September Adoption Promo Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 American Business Women Association ...... 357-6755 For information about this week’s Audubon of SWFL ...... 339-8046 pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 log on to Animal Services’ website at Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR ...... 482-1366 www.LeeLostPets.com. When calling, Caloosahatchee Folk Society ...... 321-4620 refer to the animal’s ID number. The Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus ...... 1-855-425-3631 website updates every hour so you will Cape Coral Stamp Club ...... 542-9153 duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 be able to see if these or any other Edison Porcelain Artists ...... 415-2484 pets are still available. Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter ...... 239-267-1990 The shelter is open for adoptions FM UDC Chapter 2614 - United Daughters of the Confederacy . . . 728-3743 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday Friendship Force Of SW FL ...... 561-9164 through Saturday. The shelter is Garden Club of Cape Coral ...... 239-257-2654 Horticulture and Tea Society ...... 472-8334 located at 5600 Banner Drive in Horticultural Society ...... 472-6940 Fort Myers, next to the Lee County Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 Sheriff’s Office off Six Mile Cypress Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 Parkway. NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees ...... 482-6713 All adoptions include spay/neuter Navy Seabees Veterans of America ...... 731-1901 surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL ...... 667-1354 Sons of Confederate Veterans ...... 332-2408 rabies vaccination and county license if Southwest Florida Fencing Academy ...... 939-1338 three months or older, flea treatment, Southwest Florida Music Association ...... 561-2118 worming, heartworm test for dogs Kiwanis Clubs: six months and over, feline AIDS and Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 leukemia test for cats, training DVD, Fort Myers Edison ...... 694-1056 Fort Myers South ...... 691-1405 10-day health guarantee, and a bag of Gateway to the Islands...... 218-5768 Science Diet pet food. Iona-McGregor ...... 482-0869 The adoption package is valued at Lions Clubs: Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 $500. Savannah ID# 665765 Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 • Age-appropriate vaccinations Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 Hot Dogs And • Lee County pet license Organ Transplant Recipients of SW Florida ...... 247-3073 • Microchip ID POLO Club of Lee County ...... 477-4906 Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 Cool Cats At • De-worming Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 • Heartworm test for dogs 6 months and United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 Animal Services over United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 • Feline Aids and leukemia test for cats AREA ATTRACTIONS he summer months may be coming to an Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 end, but Lee County Domestic Animal • Pet behavior helpline • 10-day Pet Guarantee Burrough’s Home ...... 337-9505 TServices is still feeling the heat due to kit- Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium ...... 275-3435 ten season and the slower summer adoption sea- Pets available for adoption may be viewed Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-7419 son. The agency is appealing to the community online, and adopters can submit an application Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 to adopt any pet this September for just $30 online as well. The website updates hourly. Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium ...... 321-7420 JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 during Animal Services’ Hot Dogs and Cool Cats Volunteers and staff will be available to help individuals and families select the pet that best Koreshan State Historic Site ...... 239-992-0311 adoption promotion. The promotion will also Langford Kingston Home ...... 239-334-2550 feature free senior pets for senior citizens and suits their family. Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center ...... 765-8101 two-for-one adoption fees for all felines. 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★ ★ ★ www.islandsunnews.com PLACE CLASSIFIED ★ ★ ★ THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 31 Local Chapter Wins Awards At State Conference he Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) honored the FPRA Southwest Florida Chapter (FPRA SWFL) with several awards at the T78th annual FPRA State Conference at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida from August 7 to 10. Members from 15 chapters across the state of Florida and public relations professionals from around the world enjoyed four days of professional development, networking and rec- ognition from their peers. FPRA State President Roger Pynn, APR, CPRC, presented members of FPRA SWFL with 10 awards. One of the awards given was the highest honor, the Dick Pope All Florida Golden Image Award, which went to the Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) for its Southwest Florida International Airport TSA PreCheck campaign. The LCPA was given the award for the best public relations program in the state for the 2015-16 fiscal year. The 2016 Golden Image competition received more than 135 entries from around the state. The competition is judged by past state presidents of the Florida Public Relations Association and members of the FPRA Counselors’ Network. FPRA Southwest Florida Chapter award winners at the Golden Image Awards photo courtesy FPRA FPRA recognizes local chapter excellence through its annual President’s Awards in 10 categories: Accreditation Hortoons and Certification, Communications, Community Service, Financial Management, Image Awards, Leadership Development, Membership Development, Professional Development, Special Event Planning and Student Development, based on accomplishments throughout the year. “We have an incredible chapter here in Southwest Florida that’s leading the way in public relations,” said Trish Robertson, FPRA Southwest Florida Chapter president. “To be honored with these awards from the state association shows what an outstanding group of people we have committed to this profession.” FPRA SWFL was also the winner of the 2016 Chapter Challenge, which is given to the chapter that promotes annual conference and Golden Image Award the most through various communication outlets throughout the year, hosts a Local Image Award ceremony and participates in a membership renewal program. In addition, FGCU Chapter President Breanna Rigg was awarded the Bob Davis Florida Public Relations Education Foundation Scholarship for professional development studying to enter the public relations profession. Rigg was the only student in the state to receive the scholarship.

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