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By Donna T. Schuman materials. and the fiber. Staff writer Prior to applying the FRP wraps, any unsound or disin- "It is not a structural wrap, it is a gift wrap," Kangari tegrating concrete must be removed, steel rebars and cables said. "There is no way.. .no chance." The dispute between Sanibel and Lee County regarding must be primed and new concrete must be cast and Despite the lack of confidence in the city's proposal, the the fate of the Sanibel drawbridge remains unresolved fol- smoothed to replace the old, Rizkalla told the Council county maintains that replacement would be the best long lowing Monday's joint mediation. members and Commissioners. term solution. After nearly six hours of discussion and expert testimo- The technique, which has been used for more than 11 "We don't disagree that carbon liber wrapping has its ny from bridge engineers, neither the Sanibel City Council years, would cost an estimated $5 million and take between advantages, but the procedure is still in the infancy stages," or the Lee County Commissioners seemed convinced that six and nine months to complete. said Paul Wingard, deputy director of the Lee County either solution would best ensure the safety of Lee County- However, the County sees the rehabilitation method as Department of Transportation. residents traveling on the ailing bridge. throwing good money after bad. If the county decided to rehabilitate, Wingard said, it However, the two governing bodies did agree on one "This bridge is worn out," said John Albion, Lee County would still have a bridge that would interrupt transporta- thing, to hold another mediation session. Commission Chairman. "This method is not going to get us tion, have outdated bascule equipment and have a non-con- During the meeting, held in Cape Coral's City Council 20, 30 or 40 years." forming safety rail. chambers, both sides argued its case but failed sway each The County's consultants agreed. Following Rizkalla's "The bridge consists of a quilt system of patches," others perception of the situation. testimony five different bridge engineers representing Lee Wingard added. "Even with major repair and rehabilitation For the first time, county officials heard Sanibei's pro- County explained why the wrapping technique would not we would have a bridge that still needs to be replaced in 15 posed rehabilitation method that would add another 15 to be feasible. years." 20 years to the life of the 40-year-old drawbridge. The City According to Amir Kangari, an engineer with PBS&J — Although its main concern is making the bridge safe as of Sanibel maintains rehabilitating the drawbridge is feasi- the county's bridge consultants — the wrap method on the soon as possible, Sanibel also hopes a rehabilitated bridge ble, despite the county's contradicting reports. bridge would not stop the steel or concrete underneath from See BRIDGE Sanibei's bridge consultant, Dr. Sami H. Rizkalla, an corroding. engineering professor from North Carolina University, Kangari then backed his theory with a short video of a page 2 claimed wrapping the ailing bridge in Fiber Reinforced bridge in Melbourne, Florida that had undergone the FRP Polymer (FRP) composites would restore the shear capaci- wrapping procedure. In the video, Kangari tapped on vari- ty of the structure. ous repaired portions of the bridge with a hammer to reveal Mardi Gras con'--. - "The bridge can be economically rehabilitated to restore where corrosion has occurred since the repair. its original structural capacity and integrity," Rizkalla said. The hollow metallic noise heard throughout the video, However, the process entails more than just applying the Kangari said, indicates a separation between the structure to Periwinkle P. - '.: Causeway designs getting nearer
By Donna T. Schuman tions of the bridge and a limestone mended painting those sections to Staff writer textured finish for the bridge's sub- maintain color consistency through- structure. out the bridge. Despite the continued dispute "The bridge should be beautiful in "We have not been happy with over the fate of the Sanibel draw- its lines and the colors should be in some of the projects we have seen bridge, the Roadway Landscape the same family," said Sanibel resi- and done [with the colored con- Advisory sub-committee continues dent Carla Johnston. crete]," Bell said. "We have felt that its design plans- for the remaining The colored portions of the it doesn't work well." spans of the Sanibel Causeway. bridge, including the railing and the The entire sub-structure of the After reviewing various color Florida Bulb Tee supports will likely bridge, including the piers, columns schemes and textured finishes, the be coated with an acrylic spray finish and pilings, will feature a lime-stone committee agreed the bridge's cos- according to Ed Bell, a design con- finish that they feel would tie into the metics should reflect the natural sultant for URS. natural look of the spoil islands and * --t-nfait environment of Sanibel. Although the committee dis- The committee selected a light cussed a finish where the color is See DESIGN blue-green hue for the painted por- mixed into the concrete, Bell recom- page 2 Mosie the Clown, aka Merna Ruby,, a member of Clowns of America Intl., and Smiles :Uniimited. Has been doing Periwinkle N Story -and photos by f Amy Fleming, Staff Writer i' • i \ * \ *' jX-ct 3 The Februai Pat Sing • Li. iit.j'o pagt 6 issue speaks fi • Refuge to lower Fat Tuesday came to the islands for the tenth year in a water levels row, as residents and guests of Periwinkle Way Trailer Park « GARDENING page 9 Club in Naples put on the dog for Mardi Gras. The Sanibel School » SPORTS page 10 Beacon is the school According to Jerry Muench, owner of the park along ;The 18th annual Porter : Annual shorebird migra- : with brother Dick Muench, the annual parade was started • REAL ESTATE page 12 newspaper put out by the •tion prompts refuge to I ; students. |Goss luncheon held at the by L.C. Miller and wife, "and it grew every year from that." • DATELINE page 14 ; Vineyards. j lower water levels in \ Now, the Muench's provide a cookout for all comers, (March. : • TV LISTINGS page 16 with hot dogs, burgers, corn on the cob, side dishes and i • OBITUARIES page 19 See pages 12-13 — See page 3 — See page 7 See MARDI GRAS • CLASSIFIEDS page 20 page 14
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3889 Sanibel Captiva Rd. Phone: 239-472-l|37.0 Sanibel Island, FL 33957 28 YEARS BEAUTIFYING SANIBEL & CAPTIVA Fax- 239-395-21082 2 • Week of Feb. 26-Mar. 3, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER where he was speaking. So very possibly nothing will ever be found, either Goss defends U.S. Intelligence in Iraq because it doesn't exist or it's been well hidden and isn't By Renny Severance at the end of the Cold War. very large to start with. Nonetheless, intelligence is all about Executive Editor We did not invest in the field stopping bad things before they happen and the best intelli- and reduced our assets. gence we had said invasion was the right approach. On Monday, Feb. 23, Southwest Florida's own "We wouldn't take intelli- In other comments about the coming political year, the Congressman Porter Goss appeared at the Vineyards in gence from sleazy people," congressman said that he expected not much to happen in Naples for a luncheon in his honor by the Yale Club of he said. So they went away. the legislature. No one has a significant majority in the Naples. In fact, this was the 18th year that he has been so and they came back on 9/11." Senate where 60 votes are needed to pass anything, not just honored. He went on to discuss a simple majority. Ever the consummate public speaker, Goss spoke to a "trend lines" based on the Moreover, it's an election year. Most successful legisla- crowd of nearly 200 people. He spoke with no notes and intelligence we did have tion, he said, deals with middle of the road items rather than covered a wide range of subjects ranging from the awful about Iraq. Saddam Hussein Porter Goss the extremes. In election years, parties tend to focus on the state of political division in Washington and in the country has used weapons of mass destruction in the past and cer- extremes in an effort to fire up the support of the voters. generally, to how legislation gets passed and what we can tainly was known to have the money, the delivery systems, Therefore, not much happens in the halls of Congress. expect this year, to some of his own career in government. and the technology needed. Following the expulsion of U.N. But on the positive side, Goss noted with wry humor, But the bulk of his remarks were focused on a subject in weapons inspectors, it seemed only logical that the trend "not much bad will happen either." which he is generally regarded as one of Washington's most lines would keep going in the same directions. Following his remarks, Goss answered a number of ques- knowledgeable veterans: intelligence. In other words, our intelligence apparatus was somewhat tions from the audience covering a wide range of subjects He got an early grounding in the subject as a young man impaired at the time, but based on the best it was able to from the war on terror to his plans for retirement. in the U.S. Army followed by nine years in the C.l.A. Local come up with, it made sense to conclude that Iraq was a dan- On the latter subject, he had little to say other than he was and county politics followed until 1988 when he first went ger to the rest of us. ready to retire from the rigors of the House. It's a huge bur- to Congress. Although the WMDs have not been found, Goss pointed den on both himself and his wife and he's tired. The congressman stepped back a few years in his out that the Iraqis have hidden all kinds of things in their vast He is not ready to put his feet and just go fishing — he remarks to note that following the fall of the Soviet Union, desert. One such example has been discovered in the form will be doing something, but he does not know just what at we began to dismantle some of our intelligence networks on of some highly advanced aircraft. this time — it's too early. the theory that they just weren't as critical any more. At the One was discovered by accident from the air when some The final question from the floor asked if he would con- same time, there was a movement in the field to limit the of the covering sand blew away. Closer inspection revealed sider becoming the first mayor of Lehigh Acres when it sources of intelligence to "nice people" as opposed to the three or four of the craft buried in the sand, cockpits open, becomes a city. In the best polished and graceful fashion he more unsavory types usually associated with mis stuff. never to fly again. managed to turn the job down while praising the place and Referring to intelligence as "the second oldest profes- Goss also mentioned that the search continues, but the recalling how much he has enjoyed being a vital part of sion," Goss said that we let down our guard in the mid '90s entire subject of that search could fit into the dining room local politics.
Mayor Steve Brown echoed those ties occurred on those islands. remarks, saying again it would be a tragedy "People congregate, wind surf and for a school bus full of kids or a woman and DESIGN have picnics...I would hope the land- BRIDGE child to be on the bridge while it fails. scaping would accommodate all of From page 1 Commissioner Ray Judah said the From page 1 that," said Eric Jorgenson, Sanibel resi- Commissioners recognize the city's concerns dent. and were in the process of making the bridge Sanibel itself. The committee requested that URS would retain the money it receives from sur- safe by replacing it when the city filed suit. "We want to make the bridge as consultants research the area and create plus toll revenues. Currently the city receives As a result of the suit, the County had to unobtrusive as possible," said Dick some sketches based on the recreational about $800,000 a year from toll revenues. If postpone the bond issue which increased the Walsh, Sanibel resident and City activity on the islands. a new bridge is constructed, Sanibel will lose overall cost of the project. Council committee representative. "We At its next meeting, tentatively that money. The city also stands to lose rev- Although both sides agreed on another don't want a bridge like the one in scheduled for March 17, the committee enue from the weigh station which will no mediation, no date has been set. The County, Tampa." will revisit the landscape discussion. Its longer be needed with a new bridge. however, continues to move forward with the The committee briefly discussed selections regarding the color and tex- "We've relied on that income from the replacement of spans B and C, which are still landscaping along the spoil islands. ture of the bridge will be presented to tolls, but the main concern is the safety of the in the design stages. However, the discussion was post- the Lee County Commissioners within people traveling over the bridge." said Vice poned until the committee could get a the next two weeks. Mayor Marty Harrity. better idea of what recreational activi- would have felt right at home Anyone who appreciates the style and grace of "Olde Florida" will love Caloosa Creek. Nestled around an ii-acre lake, this community of meticulously crafted Olde Florida style single-family residences, created by Daniel Wayne Homes, takes you jti hack to a simpler time. Yet for all its charm, Caloosa Creek sits only minutes away from Fort Myers mid - ^r-ip^ \! Sanibel's gorgeous beaches. It just
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By Michael Hannan mouth open that it not be destroyed. She is one commit- on March 26-28. Those interested should contact CROW. Staff Writer ted vet. She said that the TBE's Everglades trips are now offered Dr. Steve Bortone of the Marine Lab reported the every day, except Sunday. And finally that she is running Tim Gardner reported that mosquito activity was espe- completion of the initial phase of the RedStart program to for the Chamber of Commerce Board, so that the cially low as a result of the temperature. Additionally, oii February 18. The ten fish that needed more R&R after Board will have an ecological voice. Ballots will appear that the American Mosquito Control will hold its annual tagging were released into Smith pond. There is a plan to in the Chamber's March newsletter. Voters will have meeting in Savannah on February 21. It will be attended get more fish, but there are some regulation hurdles to three weeks to return their nominations. by nations worldwide. Also, he said that Clam Bayou overcome before the Lab does. He also spoke about some Rob Jess of the National Wildlife Refuge reported that grants are coming in, so that project seems to be a go- curious results of a trawl study: pinfish and mohara he was disappointed with the Lee County Commissioners ahead. Finally, he reported that there have been a lot of replacing themselves with size. As the pinfish grow, the because they seem to be shutting down cooperation on osprey platform failures, perhaps also a result of the cold mohara fry replace them; also that there is a random asso- any number of projects that the two groups work on weather. ciation of drift algae in the bay; and that patchy grass together, the result of the service's position on the cause- Syril Ivler Rubin of the Wildlife Committee reported beds seem to house more species than do continuous way. The intern RV park is almost finished. This is an that the Wildlife Committee is continuing to work on its ones. Finally, he spoke about the six areas of his Core area at the refuge that has nine trailers for intern housing. road-kill information, which will be published in the area Research Program, that I began reporting on last week. VSI Concrete will be using one acre of the Refuge's four- papers. People, let's watch out for our critters: they are Paul Andrews reported that the Sanibel-Captiva acre Gavin plot; in return, they will demolish the old IWA part of the reason why we are here and not on Marco. She Audubon Society programs are doing extremely well, facility. Also, that they are looking for a non-chemical also spoke about the work that the Committee and James with over 400 people attending the Mountain Gorilla pre- way of reducing the mosquito population by the intro- Evans are doing to promote wildlife awareness. They sentation and a record-breaking 200 people (for the duction of killy fish and gambusia, mosquito larva-eating have distributed 5,000 pamphlets to the Chamber of Community Center that is) on the Ivory-Billed wood- fish. The service has acquired a "wild-land" fire engine Commerce and to certain condo associations. peckers, which may in fact be extinct, though Dr. Jerry that has a 350-400 gallon water capacity, and has begun Rob Jess, speaking for the laid-up Dr. PJ of CROW Jackson of "The Wild Things" believes that he heard to cut a fire line around the refuge, the result of a grant said that CROW has a full house and can't take any more them (though didn't see any) consistently for three weeks and help from SCCF. Also, in collaboration with Mote animals at this time. He said that the extended cold that while in Cuba in 1988. He also announced the upcoming Marina, they have purchased seven buoys that will mon- we have experienced has affected the pelicans that can't presentation on manatees. itor shark and ray movement in the Gulf. March will see feed because they have the human equivalent of a cold. Hal Theiss, head of the Vegetation Committee, report- a drawdown on the impoundment for 4-6 weeks to enable Also CROW has a huge amount of raccoons with dis- ed that the proposed vegetation ordinances that his com- short-legged birds to feed. Jess reported another eagle temper. These are all off-islands coons. Dr. PJ couldn't be mittee developed, brought to the Planning Commission, nest on the island, but also sadly stated that in the last six there because while she was trying to extract the rope and that were reviewed by city staff was sent back to city weeks, there have been seven reported cases of eagle nest from a "stop stick" that police had used to extricate an staff for "tweaking" by a 3-2 vote of the City Council. destruction by developers in Lee County. We can take eight-foot alligator from a culvert, the gator bit her, Apparently 13 years of study wasn't enough. some pleasure, however, in the knowledge that the ninth breaking arm and wrist bones in five places. She is on the Wendy Erler said that Tarpon Bay Explorers and circle, fourth bolgia, of hell is reserved for such people. mend, but was adamant, even as police prised the gator's CROW would team up for a fundraiser (sunset cruises) The seagrass beds around Sanibel and Captiva
By Michael Hannan quality factors (e.g., temperature, salinity, chlorophyll, ments are recorded at the deep edge (offshore end of the Staff Writer turbidity, light attenuation) and seagrass species compo- transect) and at the middle of the transect. The following sition and density. variables will be measured: Turbidity, photosynthetically Recap: Last week I reported of the Marine Lab's Core 3. Compare trends in fine-scale (± 1 m) spatial attrib- active radiation, dissolved oxygen, temperature and Research Program, which dealt with six research areas. utes with trends in large-scale (1-10 km) spatial features. salinity. The first area was scallops; this week I'm presenting a slightly edited version (for space) of.Dr. Steve Bortone's IV. Materials and Methods V. Analysis report to the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Data for the seagrass portion of the Core Research Data will be analyzed using a statistical software that deals with seagrasses. Program will be jointly collected and shared with the package for spatial analysis. Spatial and temporal differ- Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which ences in measured variables (e.g., water depth, seagrass I. Background has agreed to make their historical and ongoing sampling density, species composition, blade length, sediment Seagrass is considered a valued ecosystem component data available to SCCF in exchange for a more detailed composition, temperature and salinity) will be tested of Florida estuaries. Approximately 85% of all sport and analysis of these data. using analysis of variance, with follow-up pair-wise com- commercial fisheries in Florida spend some period of • Study Sites - Greater Charlotte Harbor including; parisons. Trends over time will be analyzed using regres- their life history in estuaries. Additionally, seagrasses Lemon Bay, Gasparilla Sound, Cape Haze, Pine Island sion analysis for measured variables. Co-variance (the play a critical role in estuarine function such as cycling Sound, Matlacha Pass, and Estero Bay. random variation of two variables) between factors will nutrients and providing nursery habitat for many species; • Transect Surveys - Fifty permanent transects (per- be determined. Spatial trends will also be analyzed using. moreover, seagrass condition is a monitor of estuarine pendicular from shore) in Pine Island Sound are current- Correlations between independent and i dependent vari- health. ly being surveyed. Transects are marked with PVC poles ables (e.g., salinity and blade length) will determine their and-GPS (latitude, longitude) coordinates are recorded. association with seagrass community variables (e.g., den- II. Justification Every 50 meters, water depth, seagrass density, species sity, species composition, etc.). Seagrass condition is currently being monitored in the composition, blade length and sediment composition are areas surrounding Sanibel and Captiva on two scales. The recorded within a one square meter area. The offshore VI. Anticipated Results South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) end of the transect is determined by the termination of the Results from this study will provide an understanding uses aerial photographs to determine change in seagrass grass bed. If transects are shorter than 50 meters, mea- of the location and time scale of shifts in species compo- bed shape and size on a coarse (± km) scale. Also the surements are recorded every 10 meters. See SEAGRASS Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) • Water quality - At each site water quality measure- has been conducting field surveys on a fine scale (1 - page 5 100 m) along fixed transects to detect changes in den- sity and species composition'since 1999. Both data sets are valuable to the management of seagrass. Fabrication Technology At Its Finest Accordingly, combining these two data sets would Designs by Mark Christian allow a more complete understanding of seagrass health and clarify seagrass bed condition and trends, specifically by providing insight into shifts in species composition and density in association with large-scale changes in bed size and local water quality. • Screen Rooms Hypotheses 1. Shoal grass is more abundant than manatee grass Pool Enclosures • Front Entrys or turtle grass nearest to shore and at the deeper, off- shore bed edges and in waters of lower salinity. Rescreens • Security Gates 2. Light attenuation and salinity are associated with seagrass density. Mechanical • Driveway Gates 3. The overall density of seagrass decreases with decreasing light attenuation and decreasing salinity. Railings
SIL Objectives Welded Railings 1. Determine spatial and temporal change in sea- 848 S.E. 9THST. grass species composition and density in the greater Spiral Staircases CAPE CORAL FL Charlotte Harbor estuary. 2. Determine spatial correlations between water 910-527
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MARY LOII BAILEY «£> CHUCK BERGSTROM • 239-472-1511 t Company 4 • Week of Feb. 26-Mar. 3, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER AT THE FORUM r Last we ek S wea ther High Low Rain Thurber predicts hard-hitting February 19 68 59 o.oo Note: Rainfall levels are recorded February 20 68 52 0.00 from the morning of the day given to negative Presidential race the following morning. 0.00 February 21 75 58 By Michael Hannan February 22 77 65 0.00 Staff Writer February 23 77 66 0.00 February 24 78 65 0.00 On Sunday, James Thurber, Professor of Government and Director and Founder of February 25 78 69 0.00 Source: Island Water Association the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University, added to the quality of The NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Sanibel-Captiva Tides This information is furnished in the hope Distinguished Scholars Lecture Series. that it will be useful, but without any warranty. Thurber's topic was "The Politics of the Feb. 26 - Mar. 3, 2004 2004 Presidential Election: Strategies, Feet >?•. Tactics, and Issues." Tidal 2 \X,-._Jj m its V J 1 Some of his major points included: Range at 1 • jll it! • Realignment of the South K jiiii 111' ; : •••;•.!•.••• ail f-: '•'/•.'• 1 Redfish 0 .•••H".-'. Iff.?'-;.;. ill III I •''-;!.- r • 'i • in —""T"" II Illlmmr™iir \\ •iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ?Jiii« • • mill • i| III i IIIIIIIIBIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIII II 'Illlllllllllllllllll IIIIIHIIIIIIIIH8£8iSSIIBI I illllBliaillMMIIII IIIW Pass 1 • Permanent Campaign •;:Tl«i Sat -..•'.••?.••;: Mon lie Wed1 • Campaign Reform • Issues, which included: Homeland Sunrise 6:55 a 6:54 a 6:53 a 6:52 a 6:51 a 6:51 a 6:50 a Security, Iraq, the Economy, Jobs, Sunset 6:27 6:28 6:29 6:29 6:30 6:30 6:31 Education, and Health Care voters want Even if he does., said Thurber, P P P P P p P Kerry or whoever the Democratic candidate • Referendum on Bush and is will still have a tough road ahead. Where Redfish Lo 1:18 a 4:50 a 5:31 a • Nader entrance into the race. America used to be one-third Republican, Pass Hi •JR27 •>7*f«~SBK ' ;„ „', ...:h... ,....,:.: P?: Thurber said that the "Dixiecrats" have one-third Democrat, and one-third Independent, now the ratio is 45/45/10. Lo 9:17 a 8:51 a 2:44 a 3:56 a 2:48 P 4:06 P become Republican as a result of air condi- : tioning that drew northern businessmen Beating an incumbent is very difficult with- HI •4:17 *•' 6:38 P-' •p.:? 9i2$ C§i2f South for cheap labor. out identifying that center spot of American Lo 11:59 P He also echoed what a number of other concern and rallying new voters. For exam- speakers in the Distinguished Scholars ple, said Thurber as much as 42 percent of Florida's minorities - who typically are Punta Lo 1:13 a a Series have said, namely that in spite of the 4:45 5:26 a Democrats - don't vote. : ;:- rhetoric, there exists extreme partisanship Rassa Hi . -&1 Q .a ' -5:2© P ..'-:'"' pii today, the likes of which hasn't been seen While the Democrats focus on the econ- Lo 9:12 a 8:46 a 2:39 a 3:51 a 2:43 P 4:01 P before. omy, said Thurber, wages* housing starts, . *-' ••4iii P- P 6:32 W- pH •(fa Homeland security is a major issue, said and home ownership are better than they Lo 11:54 P Thurber, but the department has yet to bring were. The real area of concern is the loss of together all the federal agencies; DEA, for industrial jobs. That message will play well example, is not part of it. Iraq, of course is in Industrial states like Michigan and Sanibel Lo 1:24 a an issue, but we are there. The question Wisconsin, but ironically union endorse-
• Light Hi • 4:40 &• P ..''• !':-- now is how do we get out. He thought we ments will have little impact. Lo 8:41 a 12:08 a 2:38 a 3:42 a 4:35 a would probably would have some presence The $521 billion deficit is a real concern, there for the next 15 years. The economy said Thurber, but even here the entitlement a: S:33 ';• Wfe |H P 7-:43 P. P appears to be picking up, so it shouldn't be parts of the budget such Social Security and Lo 7:09 a 2:59 P a hobgoblin for Bush, but jobs will be. government pensions account for $1,295 The Bush referendum will measure how trillion. Discretionary spending, such as Captiva Lo 12:04 a 3:36 a 4:17 a well the President has done during his first defense, makes up $857 billion. However, many of these contracts have already been (Outside) f|j -4*02 £' '15:51 a 4:07 12:29 m-M term. Ralph Nader's entrance into the race P P can only hurt the Democrats, said Thurber, cut and have to be honored. Lo 8:03 a 7:37 a 1:30 a 2:42 a 1:34 P 2:52 P the way he hurt Gore in the last election. The campaign, said Thurber, will be €05,2 3*24 *'-".'.*• 5:13 wr- .#/ J> #••" 0:43 P 8:03 Where Dean went astray, according to about defining problems, but not solutions. Lo 10:45 P Thurber, was in spite of his ability to raise He thought that the upcoming campaign money and get the young involved politi- would be a hard-hitting negative one, more cally, he wasn't in the middle where the i about ideological differences than about bell-curve of voters are. If Kerry, if in fact troublesome issues like education, compre- he is the Democratic candidate, hopes to hensive health care, and the limitations of island have any success, than that's where he must our resources that rather than address, we be. He has to determine what it is American are pushing off to future generations.
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Box 809 Sanibel, FL 33957 %OFF Subscriptions CASUAL ATTITUDES Mail delivery for 1 year — Shirlene Grasgreen CASUAL CLOTHING Florida taxes included: Classified Lee County, $25 • U.S. or split, $31 Subscriptions 2001 PERJWiNKLE WAY © 2003 BfSEEZE CORP. IN THE TAHITIAN &ARDENS PLAZA " ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Feb. 26-Man 3, 2004 • 5 City readies for Evaluation and Planning Commission looks at Appraisal Report of Sanibel Plan growth of housing stock By Donna T. Schuman The Below Market Rate Housing pro- By Donna T. Schuman designed the procedure this way so the Staff writer grams account for less than one percent of Staff writer Council could address its concerns with the island's housing stock. Of the 64 the Causeway — one of the major By 2015, Sanibel will have more than dwellings, 36 are considered single-fami- To better prepare for the City's issues in the City's evaluation. 9,000 housing units. According to the lat- ly homes and 28 are considered multi- upcoming Evaluation and Appraisal While some commissioners agreed est housing stock report from the Sanibel family homes. Report of the Sanibel Plan, the Sanibel with the regular procedure, some felt Planning Department, as the island reach- The condition of the island's housing Planning Commission will prepare a their input had to wait for the editing es build-out, a projected 800 dwelling stock is exceptional. According to the "wish list" of the issues they would like process. units will be added to Sanibel's housing report, Sanibel has virtually no substan- addressed in the report. "The editing is the process," Pfalzer stock. dard or abandoned housing. Following an overview of the proce- said. "But we're not looking at it like The majority of those dwellings will be The rate of growth on the island has dure for the report, the Commission that. We would be glad to take input located within existing single family also remained exceptional over the years. decided to start compiling its sugges- from the Planning Commission at any developments while about 200 units are Since 1975, more than 50 percent of the tions rather than wait until the later time." projected to be located on vacant or unde- existing housing stock has been construct- stages of the process as planned. Commissioner John Veenschoten veloped lands. ed. Over 75 percent of the single-family "We have prepared an outline for a agreed with the City's plan for the eval- The majority of dwellings on the island and duplex dwelling units have been built plan identifying the major changes in uation. are located in multi-family housing units. since then. trends on the island and are now in the "This is over a year-long process and The island contains more than 4,238 The report projects that as the island process of reviewing that plan with var- will be more than enough opportunity to multi-family units, making up 52 percent reaches build-out, the trend toward sin- ious city departments,' said Ken Pfalzer, be involved," Veenschoten said. "I am of the island's housing stock. Of the gle-family residential developments will assistant planning director. not sure I would like to make any com- multi-family units, resort housing continue. A modest increase in multi-fam- Traditionally, the city staff gathers ments until I hear from the department accounts for 90 percent. ily units and a decline in motel units have information from its various depart- heads." Currently, Sanibel contains about also been projected. ments, presents its findings to the City The EAR report of the Sanibel plan is 3,889 single family and duplex housing Although the build-out projection of Council and then turns the report over to required by a state statute every seven units. When manufactured homes are 9,000 could exceed, the report states, it is the Planning Commission. years. Throughout the evaluation, the included, that amount increase to 3,969 or also possible that number will never be However, the commissioners felt Sanibel Plan is reviewed to respond to about 48 percent of the housing stock. reached. their input should be heard in the initial changes in state, regional and local poli- stages of the evaluation. cies on planning and growth manage- " I think the City Council is receiving ment, respond to changing conditions this too early and may ask what the and trends, ensure efficient intergovern- Planning Commission thinks of it," said mental coordination and identify major SUSAN BLUEHS Commissioner John Dillon. "If we get a issues regarding the community's crack at it and then go to the Council, achievements and goals. The City's last Health Care Services they may favor it." evaluation occurred between 1995- According to the Florida State 1996. o Statute governing the report, the local According to Pfalzer, the evaluation A FULL RANGE OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY AN ISLAND RESIDENT planning agency — the Sanibel is not designed to rewrite the plan, but Planning Commission — shall prepare identify any short comings in the plan Bathing & Personal Care • Companion Care the Evaluation and Appraisal report and and identify objectives that are not Meal Preparation • Transportation • 24 Hour Care make recommendations to the govern- being met. Medication Management • Safety Management ing body regarding adoption of that The report must be adopted by the report. City Council by May of 2005 and sent Blood Pressure, Cardiac & Pulmonary Management The plan calls for consideration of on for state evaluation. Following the Diabetic Care • Wound Care • Colostomy & Ileostomy Care the Council throughout the entire state evaluation, the City plans to send process, according to Pfalzer. The staff the report on to the regional planning Alzheimers Care • Terminal Illness Care & Management Susan Bluehs, R.N. (239)472-3327 Lie. 30211154 SEAGRASS From page 3 sition and seagrass density and depth ic community components. This research throughout the greater Charlotte Harbor will provide a greater understanding of water basin. Establishing associations the whole seagrass community and the between water quality data and seagrass interactions between benthic composition community change will be useful in set- and fish communities. ting goals for water management in the area. VII. Products The addition of four transects to Pine Status and trends will be presented in Island will allow combining this data set the annual Marine Laboratory Report with other data being collected as part of Card. A manuscript will be produced after this Core Research Program (i.e., benthic several years of data are analyzed. [sea bottom composition and fish commu- Presentations will also be made at the nities]) facilitating further assessment of local, state, national and international the associations among these three aquat- level. PUBLIC NOTICE The City Council is currently taking applications for the following Council appointed Committees:
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sushi bar open VEGETATION COMMITTEE open daily, 4:30-10:00 pm (MUST HAVE PASSED THE VEGETATION COMPETENCY TEST) WILDLIFE COMMITTEE Sam Ogiso sushi chef DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING A SKILLS BANK FORM IS MARCH 08,2004. A FORM MAY BE OBTAINED AT CITY HALL, 800 DUNLOP ROAD, BEACHFRONT D1NINQ, ON THE CITY WEBSITE, WWW.MYSANIBfeL.COM 2255 W. Cyilf Drive ^ Casa Ybel Resort OR CALL 472-4135. 239.472.9200 f» www.thistlelodge.com 6 • Week of Feb. 26-Mar. 3, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER resume she sounded like Wonder- and that all Westerners should be killed. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR woman, and for one hour, without notes, Most Taliban fighters were graduates of she delivered a spirited discourse on the the hundreds of Saudi-sponsored situation in the Middle East. Madrasas in Pakistan. To the editor: Commission. It is astonishing to me Unfortunately, very little of what she The Saudi government claims it is Communities can achieve high levels that after the councilmembers who said was new. monitoring the poison being preached in of natural resource protection, but not supported this motion could give no Because she blew off my question, their ten thousand domestic mosques, without the hearts, minds and resources worthwhile reason for proposing the this may sound like pique, but it is not. (with questionable success) but denies of their citizens. On the small barrier change, and the community over- I asked her for a comment on the role of any control over those thousands of rad- island of Sanibel, the living testimony whelmingly rejected the motion from Wahbasism because I thought it impor- icals abroad. They also claim to have cut of this is the co-existence of wildlife the floor, the "reformers" still voted tant to the war on terror. The only refer- off government funding to the plethora and humans. As educator Kristi Anders for the change, threatening to bring ence she had made to Wahhabism was a of official and non-official front groups has said, "Great egrets walk along the the subject up again in the future. remark that it was the religion of Qatar, working abroad in support of terrorist busiest roads seeking anoles and insects • The "reformers" on the council are with no context. And she still did not groups. for food. Roseate spoonbills flock by also considering weakening the vege- answer my question. However, almost nothing has been the hundreds to the mudflats and adja- tation ordinance, making it easier to Why is knowledge of this malevolent done to effectively curtail the private cent to the bayside mangrove forest. circumnavigate the code that protects strain of Sunni Islam important? donations of millions of dollars to ter- Bobcats and river otters rear their young the island against invasive exotic veg- Briefly: Wahhabism is the official reli- rorist fronts (disguised as Muslim char- among freshwater wetlands and ridges. etation. gion of Saudi Arabia, and the royal fam- ities) by many members of the royal Residents stop traffic to assist a gopher family and wealthy businessmen all tortoise across the road." • In the most recent example of support ily owes its position to Wahhabi support to development and special interest during most of the last 250 years. In the around the Gulf. This is the community that we cher- groups, a prominent developer and an past, Wahhabi warriors slaughtered hun- Yes, I think understanding ish, a small town where its members apparent opponent of the Sanibel Plan dreds of thousands of "deviant" Shiite Wahhabism is important in the war on have chosen to live in harmony with has been elected to the Planning Muslims, "infidel" Jews and Christians, terror. I wonder if Ms. Kipper was each other and with nature; creating a Commission. and Sunni Muslims who resisted con- reluctant to discuss it because it might diverse, beautiful, and unique environ- version to their distorted view of Islam. offend some of her Saudi contacts if ment. More than this, the environment These actions do indeed suggest that the majority of the council no longer We must stop thinking of Al Qaeda as they heard about it? provides the economic base for Sanibel. only a terrorist organization and focus It is the reason for people wanting to believes in the Sanibel Plan and its vision of the future; is this why we on its origins. From World Trade Center — Richard Hale visit and live on this island. It provides I in 1993 through East Africa, Yemen, Sanibel a base for high property values and elected them to office? There is no where else in the world 9/11/01, Bali, etc. etc., every identified thousands of jobs. terrorist, dead or alive, has been either a Many citizens believe that this sanc- that has the unique beauty and character of our barrier island. Once again the Wahhabi or a close ideological ally, To the editor: tuary island, whose environment has such as a Muslim Brother. The Saudi With every islander's eyes focused on been so carefully protected since incor- hearts, minds and resources of the Sanibel citizens need to be marshalled regime denied that 15 of the 9/11 the bridge, the disaster that will come to poration by strong land use laws, vege- hijackers were Saudis, and made no real Sanibel if the Babcock Ranch is devel- tation controls and habitat acquisition, to protect against changes that threaten our island's natural resources. My fel- effort to cut off funding or recruitment oped is being ignored. What beach do is in real danger. The well being of the for AQ until things started to go boom you think the quarter of a million people island they say is threatened by the low citizens, if yo believe as I do, that the Sanibel Vision is in danger, then we on their own soil. living in this proposed new city will "reformers" and to a large degree I use? believe this to be true. can all take action in the voting booth Now they claim to be serious, but in next March. fact they are only nibbling at the prob- The state of Florida has stopped I cite the following evidence: lem they themselves created. Prior to negotiations over the purchase of this • In March2003, the election removed a — Mick Denham 9/11, Saudi petrodollars established environmentally important 90,000 acre councilmember who was an advocate Sanibel thousands of Mosques and Madrasas tract. Fortunately our county commis- for the Sanibel Plan and who strongly from Djakarta to Dearborn. These sioner and neighbor, Bob Janes, has supported the Sanibel Vision, to be mosques and religion schools are stepped forward to begin a process to replaced by an individual whose staffed by Wahhabi-trained imams who save the Babcock Ranch, everyone who actions suggest he wishes to encour- To the editor: preach hatred of the West at the Friday cares about Sanibel's future needs to age development and bend the land sermons, and serve as recruitment cen- support Bob in this effort. use plans. Wahhabism Matters ters for AQ. The teachers in the Wednesday evening, Feb. 11,1 joined Madrasas offer children from poor fam- • This month, the "reformers" recom- — Bob Laswell a sold-out crowd for the Forum at Big ilies a "free" education, when in fact all Sanibel mended reducing the number and the Arts to hear Ms. Judith Kipper of the they learn is to recite the Koran by heart effectiveness of the Planning Council on Foreign Relations. From her NOTICE
Dr. Alan Rembos has purchased the Sanibel dental practice location of PUBLIC NOTICE Roger Dunphy DDS, located at Sanibel City Council will convene itis regularly scheduled 2323 Wooster Lane Sanibel Island meeting on Tuesday, March 02, 2004 at 9:00 a. m. in MacKenzie Hall 800 Dunlop Road Public is welcome. The new phone number is 472-4445. Complete agendas are available at the City Web site: as of September 1,2003 www.mysanibel.com. A copy of the agenda is also posted on the bulletin board outside City Hall. Agendas subject to amendment.
• * * • IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE COUNCIL ON ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT Our office has always remained THIS MEETING/HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE open and we are here to serve your PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, TO INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANY SUCH APPEAL IS TO dental needs. BE BASED.
Sincerely Dr. Rembos & Staff IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING A SPECIAL r Also ia Ft Myers ACCOMMODATION[ TjtfYARTIClPATfi IN THIS PROCEEDING SJiOUlB-CS0N&XCT J?M ISOM,^ANAGBR VMl New irittany Blvd. Ft. Myers OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES NO! LATER THAN ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEpDINGS^ TELEPHONE 230- (239)274-9797 472-3700 FOR ASSISTANCE IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE AT 711. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Feb. 26-Mar; 3, 2004 • 7 Ding Dariing Reftlge honors vohmteers ' On Friday', Feb. 20 some 200 of the ored for their work by the refuge staff. Water levels to be lowered nearly 750 volunteers who keep the 'Ding' Awards were given out for lengths of Darling Wildlife Refuge running smoothly service in the form of name tags, certifi- gathered for lunch at the Sanibel cates, pins and glassware etched by Luc Community House to be served and hon- Century Thousands of shorebirds — dunlins, surrounds the two impoundments. It was willets, and short-billed dowitchers; least, originally constructed in the early 1960's 150 Hours 500 Hours 5000 Hours (wine glass) spotted and western sandpipers; black- to help control mosquitoes on Sanibel. Tamara Collen Francine Litofsky Art Krival bellied and semipalmated plovers; ruddy Managers kept the water levels high dur- Jane Eberwein John Masuka turnstones;greater yellowlegs; whimbrels; ing the summer in order to cover the mud John Garnett Jack McAllister 6500 Hours (wine glass) and red knots — have begun their annual flats so the salt marsh mosquito couldn't Bill Jacobson Joan Miller Marilyn Kloosterman migration north. Many of these birds will lay their eggs in the mud. However, keep- Clint Rivenburgh Dick Reece travel from tip of South America to the ing the water levels high compromised Bill Tevlin 8000 Hours (wine glass) Arctic Circle. Along their journey, they the health of the refuge by degrading 1000 Hours Molly Krival will use wildlife refuges as rest stops to water quality and reducing the birds' abil- 250 Hours Mike Cuscaden feed and replenish fat reserves which give ity to feed in the higher waters. Today, Jim Buckley Betsy Doonan 10 Year Award them energy for the long flight. The J.N. management keeps the impoundments Lucille Exworthy Howard Hendricks (iceberg paperweight) "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge open to tidal influence to mimic the natur- Lois Greenberg Carolyn Johns Stuart Cooper is one of the first rest stops for the birds al tidal estuary for much of the year. This Joyce Jacobs irmgard Lampron Milly Ellis after flying over the long Caribbean Sea benefits many native plants and animals Sue Mclntyre ' Sherry Myatt Jim Farrell and therefore, is an important resting and which are dependent upon the tidal cycle, Frank Moore Marilyn Hooper feeding site. and allows fish and other aquatic species Sue Moore 1500 Hours (wine glass) to use the mangrove rimmed impound- Karis Herriot Bob Ingraham In March, the refuge will be lowering Richard Myerson water levels in the two areas of impound- ments as a breeding ground and nursery. Gil Keeley June Ingraham Whit Smith John Kennedy ed waters along Wildlife Drive to period- The common wildlife management Ann Talcott Priscilla Kennedy ically expose the mud flats and provide a practice of seasonally manipulating water Bill Tevlin 2000Hours (wineglass) place for short-legged shorebirds to feed. Tim Gardner Ann Matuzek levels will not compromise the health of Janet Tuttle The refuge's two impoundments, cover- the fisheries or mosquito control objec- Don Heidorn Connie Matuzek ing 800 acres, are controlled by seven tives because peak mosquito breeding Win Kloosterman water control structures. These structures season and spawning fish use the are left open to tidal influence for the impoundments at different times of the majority of the year, but during peak year migration, will be closed (with the excep- Providing habitat for migratory birds is tion of one structure in each impound- a common responsibility of the National ment) to simulate a low tide — yet still Wildlife Refuge System and the primary allow for minimal tidal flow. During this reason the "Ding" Darling NWR was closure, refuge biologist will monitor the established. The refuge's water manage- salinity and dissolved oxygen levels in the ment reflects the ecosystem approach by imnniindments tn assure the draw down providing <;h^il hhi ji
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History Book 1 Place 65 February 19 Don Hummel 4 Person — 2 Best Balls Bill Sadd Revised Edition Jerry Tucker 1st Place Joe Hoffman Lois Smith 48 Peggy Hogg nd 2 Place 66 Joann McKelvey Jack Tukey Phyllis Koury Don Harris 2nd Place Phillip Jones jeannie Lindman 50 Al Krause Joan Dyke 1 Corky O'Reilly 3" Place 67 Mary Coddens * Jack Shea - KenSteele 3rd Place Bruce Avery Julie O'Neill 51 Don Ray Betty Long Janice McNeal Other news: Roberta Rohl Hole-In-One Beachview Golf Club member Jerry Shay shot a hole in Birdies one on #7 162 yeards from the Bridget Funk #2 white tees with a 5-lron. Gay Nichols #5 Congratulations Jerry! CROW to be featured on Martha Stewart Living March 2 The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of volunteers and staff, in particular, Dr. PJ, Wildlife (CROW) will be featured on in caring for Our native and migratory AVAILABLE ABC's Martha Stewart Living, March 2 wildlife." at 12 noon. If you live outside the local area, go to The film crew were on Sanibel in www.marthastewart.com to find out the December to scout possible feature sto- time and channbl to watch this show and ries for upcoming segments and came episode. It will be nationwide, March 2, back to CROW in January to film a seg- but different stations show it at various NOW ment, which will be approximately ten times. Click oji TV programs, then sta- minutes in length. tion guide, and local listings. CROW was one amongst a field of Established in 1968, CROW is one of approximately 30 to 40 possible stories. the nation's leading wildlife rehabilita- THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION From that list, ten features were chosen. tion hospitals jfor tropical native and "It was exciting to have the film crew migratory wildlife. A nonprofit veteri- visiting CROW and we're looking for- nary hospital, CROW provides medical PRINTING ward to watching their work on televi- care for 3,500 injured and orphaned sion March 2." says board president, wildlife patients each year. More than Our local heritage has practically vanished...a life-style Ann Moran. This will bring national 200 different species have been treated at recognition to CROW and highlight the CROW, a significant percentage of whom alive only to the memory of our citizens. Now we have the excellent work that is being done by our have been released back into the wild. opportunity to safeguard the history of our people through photographs from our files and those submitted by our neighbors. SW Florida Symphony Classical Series This 120 page book, with more than 300 jihotographs such The Southwest Florida Symphony, Overture to Cosi Fan Tutte, Griffes' as the one above submitted by a neighbor, will be of led by Maestro Paul Nadler, will take ] Poem for Flute and Orchestra, Strauss' the stage February 27 & 28 at 8 p.m. at Suite From Der Rosenkavalier and library quality, printed on archival paper and bound with Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Beethoven's Symphony #4 in B flat. a beautiful hard cover. for a romantic showcase of poems Tickets are still available for Poems expressed in song, featuring twenty- at Play and range from $15 to $38. Call year veteran William Larsen in Griffe's the Box Office at 418-1500 to purchase impressionistic Poem for Flute and [tickets or for a schedule of The Pick up your copy at our office or Orchestra. Southwest Florida Symphony's 2003-04 The concert includes Mozart's Season. ' send in completed order blank to receive your copy bymail. 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Date I •(239)4721587 Fax (239X472-8398 _ VEHICLES MUST YEILD TO [Make checks payable to Island Reporter • email^an([email protected] • PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALKS AND INTERSECTIONS ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Feb. 26-Mar. 3, 2004 • 9 Bern ice Ravenscraft 1926, Sue had an interesting and diverse Bernice M. Ravenscraft, 85, life. The daughter of Army of Sanibel, Florida, formerly of Major General Joseph Fay to speak at 1 Washington, Illinois, died Sladen Bradley and Susan Wednesday, February 18, 2004 Shattuck Bradley, she trav- at Lee Memorial Health Park in eled extensively with her Fort Myers. family while growing up, Born September 3, 1918, in living in Guam and the "Share Jesus Quincy to Oscar and Emma Philippines as well as sever- Without Fear" Hutmacher Trine. She is sur- al states in the continental vived by her husband, Lloyd V. US. Her father was the last Evangelist William Fay will be the guest speaker at Ravenscraft, whom she married of an unbroken line of West the Sunday morning worship services on Feb. 15th at on June 7, 1939 in Ewing, Point -trained officers hark- Sanibel Community Church. Missouri. ing back to the founding of Worship times are 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Also surviving are two sons, Allen of the Academy. "Duty, Honor, Country" was He will also lead the worship in the evening at 7 p.m. Rev. Bill Fay is the author of the book Share Jesus • . i' ' Sanibel and David (and Deanne) of a slogan heard frequently in the Bradley ! ; •• Without Fear. He produces an internationally syndi- 1 ; ; : Chapel Hill, North Carolina; one daugh- household. - ;-' •. -• -T • • -- ;, : cated radio program called "Let's Go." He is also a ter, Charlotte (and James) Barrick of Sue's artistic talent surfaced early. By \ ' /1 * Chaplain of the Professional Golfers of America. Mackinaw; nine grandchildren; 16 great- the age of only 16, one of her fashion illus- • • ! . '• ' . 1 Sanibel Community Church is located at 1740 1 , '• grandchildren; three brothers, Henry (and trations graced the cover of Harpers- Periwinkle Way next to Jerry's Shopping Center. Emily) Trine and Gene (and Betty) Trine, Bazaar. She also provided illustrations for both of Quincy and Norb (and Madeline) Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman-Marcus and - •: Trine of Clinton, Iowa; and one sister, Bergdorf Goodman. Marilyn Deege of Magnolia, Texas. She Sue attended George Washington was preceded in death by one daughter, University where she set records in both Shirley Hixon; and one sister. diving and swimming, and served as an Randal! S. Anderson — watch your line! She was a member of St. Isabel alternate for the United States Olympic Randy Anderson, age 50, of North Fort Catholic Church in Sanibel and a former Equestrian Team. She also showed cham- Myers passed away January 25, 2004. member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church pion horses at Madison Square Garden for He is survived by his wife, Connie; two in Washington. the Whitneys of Long Island. children — Sara A. Bird and Bryan A. Memorials may be made to St. Isabel But World War II intervened, and she Anderson; a step-son, Roger Johnson; his Catholic Church, Sanibel. quit her senior year to earn her pilot's parents — former Sanibel Building license at the famed Getty Flight School. Official Max Anderson and his wife, Eventually, she and other valiant American Barbara; and a brother, Rex A. Anderson, women delivered P-51 Mustang bombers of Sacramento, Calif. and transport planes from the States to Graveside services were held last Virginia W. McKee army bases in England. Thursday, Jan, 29. In lieu of flowers, Virginia W. McKee of Sanibel died Feb. In 1949, Sue married John Stephens, a memorial contributions may be made to 3. 2004. Formerly of Aurora, OH, shad career officer in the US Army like her the American Heart Association. been a resident since 1978. Mrs. McKee father. They had two daughters, Susan and spent her time volunteering at the Sanibel Frances. John's duties took them to Library and at Shell Point Village. She Georgia, Virginia, Germany, Panama and enjoyed playing golf and bridge. In addi- Winter Park, Florida. tion to the love of her family, she enjoyed In 1974, John retired and they moved to many friends here in Florida. Sanibel Island, where they enjoyed boating Mrs. McKee was preceded in death by, from the only permanent home they had her husband, Henry, and is survived by her ever known on Lighthouse Way. Before two sons, R. Bruce (Aukje) McKee of the long, Sue earned a reputation as a fine fOMAlUrVA Netherlands; and Jack H. (Helen) McKee artist. Her meticulous illustrations of shells of Tallmadge, OH; six grandchildren, graced several Sanibel calendars, the Michael McKee, Chriss (Melissa) McKee, Sanibel-Captiva phone book, and were Wendy (Ken) Brown, Scott (Ellen) AARY FRANCES incorporated into the motif of the Sanibel HANDBAGS McKee, Todd (Gate) McKee, and Kelly Cafe. (Scott) Prior; eight great-grandchildren, Largest Selectl&n of CMC Shells fascinated Sue and she won Mary Francis Bags in Florida Whitney, Ashley, and Samantha McKee; countless blue ribbons and Best of Show colori me cotton Jacquelyn and Zachary Brown; Spencer awards at the Sanibel Shell Show. In -the NEW ARRIVALS! and Ethan McKee; and Rachel Prior; and a '80s she also became interested in fossil special friend and caregiver, Esther. shells. As a result of her work, two previ- A memorial service will be held on ously unknown species were named after NEWEST FASHIONS IN DENIM Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Sanibel her. Much of her world-class collection of FROM COLOR ME COTTON Congregational United Church of Christ, recent shells has been donated to the 2050 Periwinkle Way, with Dr. Randall Museum of Natural History in Santa 2017 Periwinkle Way NEW TENCEL FROM CLICK Niehoff, Pastor, officiating. Barbara, Calif., and part of her fossil col- Jin theTahitian Gardens Plaza" A Memorials may be made to Ding lection is now at the University of Florida Darling Wildlife Society, Inc. or the at Gainesville. American Cancer Society. Arrangements Sue is survived by two daughters — by Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Susan, residing in Sante Fe, N.M. and Home. Frances Bolte and her husband, Dr. Michael Bolte, and their children —• John Sanibel-Captiva Stephens Bolte and Katherine Hanne Bolte Sue Stephens — all of Santa Cruz, Calif. Sue Stephens, long-time Sanibel resi- A memorial service to celebrate Sue's Pictorial History dent, died peacefully in her sleep on Jan. life will be held at a later date. Donations 24, 2004. in her honor may be given to any charity of Before the Causeway Born in Winthrop, Mass., on March 4, choice. revised edition Our loi-;il heritage has praclically vanished... A lifestyle aii\c tf ^M^V^C ^^F ^f^^^. ^^k. «^» £• only in ilu- memory of our citizens. Now we- have the opportunity to safeguard the history of our people through photographs From PREMIER LOCATION our files and from (host- submitted by our neighbors. This 120 page hook, with inure llian $00 photographs, is library-qualiiy. primed on archi\ai papei' and hound in a beautiful sunrise/sunset (color) hard cover. TI11.- books are now available al the Island Reporter office at 2*40 IVriwiukle Way in the Village. They can also he found al these line island stores: Jerry's I oous 1700 iVriwinkle Wav Hidden jewel Relax on the private beach of this 3 BR, 4 BA home with expansive bay views, over 7000 total SF, fitness 1 ri-e (louse dallcry center, 2 fireplaces, elevator, gourmet kitchen, heated pool, 30' top deck with hot tub and more. 6 50 larpon Hay Rd. Close to ideal. Close to prefect. And now it can belong to you. $3,920,000 Kelly's C 0100ns 2'$0 C.hadwick V|.. C apiiva N Macintosh ISooks «• REALTY SROUP For a more extensive list of events, see this week's Islander, available free all over the islands. Dateline • week of Feb. 26-Mar. 3 Notices of upcoming events to appear in Dateline must be received by Friday for the following Thursday's publication. Notices received by Monday will appear according Looking ahead . . . wine evetns to available space. Fax 472-8398 THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Pa n f% Open Portrait 7 Intro to 26 i t Out 28 ABC Art 29 Discovering the 1 Bridge for Fun *• Studio 9 Birding 472-2914 2* KWLF Auction Refuge 472-5743 472-5267 472-1100=222 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers. 278-4422. for March 7 event. $25 per person, $200 tables for on exhibit LETS GO TO THE MOVIES at the Off Broadway eight. 939-2787. Palm. March 4 - April 25. • THE CARPENTERS SHOP at the Sanibel • IMAGES OF THE ISLANDS at Matsumoto Gallery. BIG ARTS ON STAGE series of one-night theatre Community Church. Bibles, books, music, gifts. Mon- Through March ] 4. events. Tallulah, starring Will Stutts. Feb. 28. March 7, Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • 2D-3D at the Alliance for me Arts, McGregor Blvd. Talking Heads with Dorothy and Reuben Silver. $25. • TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is offering naturalist led All Florida show juried by ECC's Ron Bishop. 395-0900 tours on the Tarpon Bay portion of the 'Ding' Darling Opening recept. Feb. 27, 5-7 p.m. Show runs through I'M NOT RAPPAPORT, written by Herb Gardner, National Wildlife Refuge for birders, naturalists, and March 26.' directed by Robert Cacioppo at the Florida Rep, in the curious people who enjoy being on the water and • RANDON EDDY wildlife paintings at the J.N. 'Ding' historic Arcade Theatre downtown Fort Myers. 332- learning from an experienced naturalist. Call for reser- Darling Nat. Wildlife Refuge. 4665 vations for all activities. 472-8900 • CALUSA SCRIBES Esther Rumaner at BIG ARTS MARRY ME A LITTLE at the SCA Periwinkle • Guided trail tour by canoe and kayak at 8:30 a.m., Founders gallery. Feb. 4 - 28. Playhouse. March 6-20, 472-0324. 10:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. daily. 472-8900. • SAN-CAP ART LEAGUE juried show at BIG ARTS. 42ND STREET at the B.B. Mann, March 9 - 11. 481- • Sunset Paddles tour Monday, through Friday, 4:30 p.m. Runs through Feb. 28. Tour is about 2 1/2 hours. 4849. • EDISON PHONOGRAPHS on display at the Sanibel MURDERER by Theatre Conspiracy at the Fould's • Sealife and Nature cruise on the 26 passenger pontoon Public Library. From the collection of Roy and Joan Theatre. 10091 McGregor Blvd. March 4 - 20. Tickets boat departs at 11 and 1:30, tour is approx. 90 minutes. Abrahamson. $16/$7 936-3239.S • Everglades Day Trip all day, meet at 8 a.m., return • CALL TO ARTISTS Southwest Florida Craft Guild is LUCKY HIGHTOPS AND THE COSMIC CAT around 5 p.m. Includes air boat ride, swamp buggy looking for crafters for Sanibel's Fine Craft Day on PATROL: ATTACK OF THE CRAB NEBULA with tour, and more. Call for reservations. 472-0101. April 10. Deadline for apps. March 10. 283-3984 Theatre Conspiracy, at the Fould's Theatre, Alliance • Touch Tank Exploration at 3 p.m. Program approx. 1/2 for the Arts on March 1. Sequel to last year's hit. 332- hour. 7992 • Evening tour at 4:30 p.m. These tours also include a Q% stage, AN EVENING OF GERSHWIN at B.B. Mann with visit to the touch tank. Tour is approx. 2 hours. • THE SANIBEL MUSIC FESTIVAL begins its 18th the S.W. Florida Symphony. March 5 & 6, 8 p.m. • Breakfast cruise 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. 90 min., season March 6, featuring top international musicians. Tickets $15- $38 418-1500 includes coffee, juice, and pastry. 336-7999 or by check only at Baileys Supermarket or • TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE DRIVE leaves hourly Macintosh Bookstore. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except Friday. Wildlife • FALLING TO PIECES at The Old Schoolhouse Drive is now open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. except Theatre. Moe Arko's tribute to Patsy Cline. 472-6862 g the. month Fridays. Reservations, 472-1351 • CAROUSEL at the Broadway Palm Feb. 19 - April 11. ANGELS OF THE ARTS AWARDS Tickets on sale • SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY: The natu- ralists at Tarpon Bay Explorers have started up free lunchtime talks beginning at 12:30 p.m. Mon.- Fri. on the observation deck overlooking the most beautiful setting on Sanibel and last about half an hour. • Topics include Calusa Cafe, manatees, dolphins, sharks, turtles, and alligators. Tarpon Bay Explorers is located at the north end of Tarpon Bay Rd. 472-8900. Call for reservations for-"altacuities./472-8900 • P1LATES MAT AND FLOOR WORK with Bonnie Clancy, OTR at the Sanibel Community Association Tuesday and Thursday. 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. Bring mat, comfy clothes. S12/$90 10 sessions. ($80 for SCA members) 395-9060. Z~- - • BLUE SKIES-.FITWALK GROUfewith Lee Tolman. San-Cap Med Center parking loC 43*01 San-Cap Rd. - Mon., WedSfiri. 8:30 & 10 a.m. $§QJor FitPass avail- able. 472-011£. • FITNESS WITH PAM at the SCA" 2173 Periwinkle Way. Low impact aerobics, It. weight training. Mon, SAVE LIKE NEVER BEFORE ON LIVING ROOM SETS • Wed. Fri., 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. $8. 267-3092. • ADVENTURES IN PARADISE: Cruises; dolphin DINING ROOM • BEDROOM • MATTRESS SETS • PATIO watch, sunset cruises and more on board power cata- marans. Canoe and kayak tours; guided or self guided. •RECLINERS • SWIVEL ROCKERS • LAMPS • ACCESSORIES Walk the Boardwalk; free nature tour of mile-long boardwalk at Port Sanibel Marina, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. 472-8443. • CAPTIVA CRUISES: In conjunction with South Seas Resort, now offers two new cruises. Dolphin Luncheon Cruise departs at 11:30 a.m., return, at 1:30. Family cruise with casual lunch buffet served. $35 adults, $20 children aged 12 and under, kids 3 and under are free. 472-5300 • Sunset Dinner Cruise call for departure times. Cocktails and dining. $45 adults, $20 children aged 12 and 4 PIECE WICKER BEAUTIFUL RATTAN under, kids under 3 are free. 472-5300. DESK WITH CHAIR • FIRST DANCE PRODUCTIONS with dance champi- BEDROOM SET Reg. $299 DINING SET Reg. $549 on Honey Larsen. Teen Sowing 'n Salsa Dance Includes: Beautiful 6 Drawer Whitewash, White Reg. $599 Workshops at the Alliance for the Arts, 10091 Dresser, Mirror, Queen $269 or Natural Includes: 4 arm chairs McGregor Blvd. Through Marchl9 at the Alliance for $499 Headboard, Nightstand, $499 & 45" Bevel Glass the Arts. Ages 13-18, Fridays 4 - 6 p.m. For 10 Glass w/ Base Tops Available, Whitewash * Prior Sales Excluded Fridays, $150 ($15 discount Alliance members) 5 White or Natural Fridays $100 (Alliance members $10 discount) SAVE MORE! 5 TRUCKLOAD BUY $2,500 Take Additional 5% Off DRAWER • JUNQUE AND TREASURE SALE accepting dona- BEDDING SALE! BUY $5,000 Take Additional 10% Off CHEST tions through March 1 at the Sanibel Congregational WE'VE PURCHASED AN ENTIRE SEMI-LOAD OF FIRST Reg. S259 Church of Christ. Cannot accept mattresses, box QUALITY BODY REST BEDDING DIRECTLY FROM r NEXT DAY- springs, baby equipment, hide a beds, plumbing, build- THE FACTORY! WE SAVE BIG & SO WILL YOU! ing'materials, or exercise equip. 472-0497 TWIN FULL QUEEN KING $229 GOOD! Whitewash, 5 Year Reg. $409 Reg. $469 Reg.$579 Reg.$795 Warranty DELIVERY! White (Bodyworks) or Natural 259 349 379 499 SHAW CARPET W/PAD Thursday 26 BETTER! Reg.$509 Reg.$669 Reg. $779 Reg. $999 10 Year $2O/yd. Installed! Convenient Location from Sanibel & Ft. Myers Beach • THURSDAY PAINT OUT with the San CAp Art Warranty $ S $ (Lifestyle) 319 409 479 G59 League. This wee, meet at Beach Seafood Market, just BEST! Reg.$609 Reg.$819 Reg.$979 Reg.$1399 before the Ft. Myers Beach bridge. Everybody wel- 30 Year Warranty come, begins at 9 a.m. 466-2914. (Posh) 409 519 659 819 Ml Prices Include Mattress & Matching Foundation MON-FRI 9-6 Compare Quality & Price Anywhere SAT. 9-5 every • www.furniture-world.net < SUN. 12-4 • EXPLORE THE BAILEY TRACT Learn about 489-3311 15651 San Carlos Blvd. See DATELINE page 14 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Feb. 26-Mar. 3, 2004 • 11 AL ESTATE -i Address: 4443 Waters Edge Ln. Year Built: 1984 Location: Gulf front Annual Taxes: $38,763. Price: $3,495,000 Bedrooms: 3 Real Estate Co.: Priscilla Murphy Realty. Baths: 2/1 Realtor: Claudia Frey Amenities: beach access private, wpod Squarefootage: living - 3,087 fireplace, shutters, teihnis total - 4,803 court, and wood deck View: direct gulf Paid Advertisement Additional features: fully furnished, double LET'S TALK garage, below ground REAL ESTATE Gunnite pool - heated, inside Jennaire grille, split bed- Presented by rooms, vaulted ceiling. Margie Davison Separate apartment. LEAVE THE LIGHTS ON! Your house is under contract and scheduled to close in a few weeks. What can you do to make the transfer of ownership as easy as possible for you and your buyers? Keep in close contact with your Realtor so that you will know if there are any changes in the settlement schedule. On the day the property changes hands, your house should be empty, clean and ready for the buyer. Contact all of the utility companies to let them know that you are moving and give the service company the buyer's name. The buyer must follow up with calls to transfer the services. Don't turn off your gas or electricity because the Iritmftiit *umitii>iliruf\. an unvion rf\.'< buyers need to confirm that toe appliances are in working order. Advise your insurance company that your are PLAY IHt CROWN. selling the house. If you are moving to a new home, arrange for coverage on the new property. The most Call Marguerite at 472-5185 important thing is to start the process well in advance in reserve your advertising order to avoid any last-minute complications. space in our new Margie specializes in Sanibel, Captiva and Ft. Myers real Dream Homes section estate. She was named Realtor of the Year by Sanibel and CROWN COLONY Captiva Assn. of Realtors in 2000 and 2002. Her new book, CO! I L/COUNTRY (I IB "How To Make Your Realtor Get You The Best Deal—South Florida Edition" is must reading if you are thinking of buying or selling. Call Margie at PMR 472-1511, or visit her web site M(inluishi|)s ,i\.nl.iliK-. t ill VHJ (> America's True Heroes By William duPont. 6th Grade Reporter Washington's Birthday became a National holiday In 1968, U.S. legislation was enacted that alVeeied se\er- Presidents' Day is coming up quicker than a jack al holidays, and it was- decided that the third Monda\ rabbit can run and this \ ear is just as special as the last in February would be Presidents' Day. February is still one. The Sanibel School has taken a day ofl'lo recog- known lor Washington's Birlhdav but it is now a da\ nize these heroes for what ihe\ luue done for this when we celebrate nil the presidents that have been country. leading us through thick and thin, ll is a day to honor This holiday recognizes George Washington and those leaders, and the Sanibel School takes a da\ oil* Abraham Lincoln for what they did for this country school so we can remember (hose who have served. George Washington was born on February 22. 1772 In conclusion. Presidents' Day is a holiday thai you and Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12. 1809. should celebrate with your family and friends, and We celebrate these birthdays on Presidenls' Day. lake time lo think of those Hue heroes who helped Presidents' Da> should be celebrated h\ everyone light and who look charge and who look the blame because we are proud of our presidents and what these when something went wrong. They will always to me two presidents did for us. By the early 19th century be America's heroes and leaders. Sanibel Students Get into Gear for FCAT By, eighth grade reporter Laurie Anne Writes on February 10th and are now glad that it is Simontacchi and 6th grade reporter Anna over. Fourth grade students Shane Antalick and Degele Samantha Davies of Mr. Bruner's class, agree that it is, "Scary, because you're timed," but they feel confi- The students at the Sanibel School do not welcome dent in knowing what to expect while taking the test. the strenuous FCAT season with open arms, even the The fourth graders are doing many things to prepare faculty is feeling the pressure and load that comes like working through practice booklets, FCAT explor- with the two unbearable months of February and er, and FCAT standard computer programs. March. Although the teachers say it doesn't affect the The eighth graders have used many of the same curriculum, the students do feel mat the material gets techniques to prepare themselves for all the FCAT harder as they study for the FCATs. The fourth and eighth graders took the FCAT FCAT, See next page ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Feb. 26-Mar. 3, 2004 • 13 FCAT Birth of a City From previous page lli-th Of \ (_it\. which v.:is aone b\ K ler \t the iiiiivei-itN. i|.c dooi1- weu- \er high tcv.li id C iiiick<-li.ink in llie oth gunk. i> a douimentai\ .ihout \ou hail to Ii.'ve a >pet ui dcces.s eaid to get mio ans tests they have to take. Mrs. Smith, middle school lan- Samhel lii.nd. Mie pro|t.u was done lot the MIMOM ol the buildings ill the uni\eisit\ \t the nwauk reie- guage arts teacher, is preparing her students by, 1 .in ol 1003 Mirth uf a Cil\ is ahmi I he lights and mouj kids wen fuhuloiit new computer^ "We love the park just as much as the first time we came here," said Ardeth. After the parade, everyone settled in for MARDI GRAS lunch and live music provided by a variety Ahhh Tropical Paradise! of local- performers. Jo Ellen Tucker and From page 1 Ruth Keel provided laid-back sounds from sodas for hundreds of partygoers. However, an electric keyboard. Later on , the Sanibel there are no plans to turn it into an event the Community Band kicked off a selection size of the Sanibel and Captiva Fourth of with John Philip Sousa's 'Liberty Bell,' fol- FREE July parade. lowed by 'When the Saints Go Marching In,' and 'Stars and Stripes Forever.' Hula "This is big enough," Dick Muench said. dancer swayed to "Huki Laou," and the "Never change a perfect system." Shell Point Recorder Players, the Sanibel Revelers of all ages crowded the sandy Singers and Jamie Knaub Irish Tap rounded PRINT roads of the park, cheering on dancers, out the afternoon. krewes, musicians, and especially Floyd and with each subscription Ardeth Hardin, this year's King and Queen The committee, chaired by Dr. Harvey of Mardi Gras. 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George and Marsha's best friends are sponsoring this 50/50 benefit and are looking forward to seeing For the first time this year, Sanibel Cares conducted a you there. juried selection for the art auction it will held Apr. 3, Nick & Stella's Pizza Perfecto & Sports Pub is at 2004, to benefit The Children's Hospital of Southwest 15271 McGregor in McGregor Pointe Plaza (Nick Florida at HealthPark. .& Stella's is to the left of K-Mart). Call 466-9493 The group's art sub-committee, headed by Julie for more information. Smith, selected more than 70 pieces by 68 artists in all genres, including paintings, fine art prints, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, glass, furniture, and more. Values range from $30 to more than $20,000. Make the Campfire Right Before You Light Smokey is counting on you to build a safe campfire. 1. Dig a small pit away from over- hanging branches. 2. Circle the pit with rocks. 3. Clear a five-foot area around the pit down to the soil. 4. Keep a bucket and shovel nearby. 5. 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Web Page: RENT DIRECT FROM OWNER www.pullapillyvilla.com AND SAVE! 3 BR/2 BA home in Pool-Tennis. (800) 897-0288 Island Woods. Fully Equipped Kitchen. GOLF - GOLF - GOLF Tennis, Kings Crown Spacious-Furnished community pool. Sanibel Island Exclusive Screened Porch. South Seas Resort Two Bedrooms, Two Baths $1850/month, gulf front, 2 Br/2 Ba. GREAT RATES! Plantation House PLUS DEN!!! furnished Two week minimum, OWNER: Interval for Rent LEXINGTON COUNTRY CLUB BAY/BEACH-VILLAS or available February (216) 932-5136 Week 14: Golf Privileges. unfurnished. and March 20, 2004 email: [email protected] April 2.-11 Annual Lease SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT to April 10,2004. Two bedrooms, two baths $1,100/monthly 1-3 Bedroom Bay Villa. $1800 per week Sleeps Four . 2 BedroomS Call Jamie at RE/MAX of the Islands. 472-5050 Http://web.syr.edu/~sjchrist/ Cathedral Ceilings SANIBEL 2 Bedroom w/Loft Beach Villas. sanibel.html SHELL HARBOR Beautiful . HARBOURSIDE REALTY Seasonal Rates. E-mail: SANIBEL On Gulf. (239) 466-3313 SAVE THROUGH OWNER! [email protected] BEAUTIFUL 32,800 1-800-878-7495 Call owner: CANAL FRONT HOME. (914) 723-5653. SANIBEL BIZ- (315)445-0589 Walk to Beach. IT'S WHERE IT IS! CASA YBEL RESORT Three Bedrooms, Two Baths. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Heated Pool. Lanai. SUNSET-CAPTIVA OCEAN FRONT Sanibel View BEACH FRONT FOR RENT OR SALE LOGGERHEAD-CAY Completely Remodeled. Newly renovated Fully Furnished Fully Equipped/Furnished. 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Home Brand New! Beautiful BY OWNERS. 2 Br, 2Ba condos. Two Bedroom/Two Bath (239) 561-6972 Two bedroom/two bath Garage. in Condo. Fall Specials. Enclosed garage. Condo. www.casaybel.com Private pool, fitness center, Small Private Complex. Pool-Tennis-Cable-VCR (973) 347-7544 Beachfront-Community. Heated Pool. RENTING: Fully furnished. Clubhouse. Weekly Rentals MARCH THRU SUMMER Gated Community. SMOKY MTNS. New Log Cabin 2CATV's, VCP, 2 miles to BY OWNER RETREAT. Full Amenities. 56 CD/Stereo, W/D. 1-516-628-1801 Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock. causeway! ISLAND HOME DROP DEAD Secluded Acres. INTRO special 4 $1450/month Lovely [email protected] nites S299.. TIL MAY 1 Call owner SUNSET VIEWS (615) 371-9029 Hussey Realty Three Bedrooms/Two Baths. Sanibel Bay Front: Visit (239)463-3178 Steps to Beach. LANDSCREEK.COM http://mywebpages.comcast. Mint Beachy Contemporary; net/sallytom Monthly Rentals. Very Private. Ocean's Reach Gulf Front Condo. (888) 346-9793 White Sand Beach. One bedroom. Sleeps four. Newly RENT FROM OWNER Pool-Hot Tub-Dock. decorated. Shelling, pool, tennis. TIRED OF SNOW? SEASONAL/ANNUAL RENTAL AND SAVE! 4 Bedrooms. 3.5 Baths. Top floor for best view. Call ovyner SOUTH SEAS RESORT THE-VACATION-HOME (815)436-1750 Kayaks; for discount. (952) 472-7994 or BEACH VILLA: GULF SHORES SUB-DIVISION Birds, Dolphins, Manatees - email: [email protected] Two bedroom/two bath. YOU'VE Three bedrooms; two baths. All day, every day. BEACH VILLAS: ALWAYS WANTED Lake front/private Beach. Monthly Rentals: OCEAN'S REACH One bedroom, two bath: Fantastic nature views AVAILABLE APRIL Gulf Front BAY SIDE VILLAS: Most-private-beach. on Sanibel. BEACH-FRONT Call Owner: One Bedroom Condos. One bedroom/two bath. Dock-on-Bayou. (405) 321-1151 evenings or SOUTH SEAS RESORT (212) 288-6089 Each accommodates four. THREE NIGHT MINIMUM. Heated-Pool. Leave Message. BEACH VILLA Non-smoking. WEEKLY DISCOUNT. Wide-Porches. Two Bedrooms/Two Baths Fantastic View. SAVE-THROUGH-OWNER! Open-Sunning-Decks. Weekly Rentals Beach, Pool, Tennis, Bikes. (800) 899-732? Chateau Sur Mer area; Owner: PRIME WEEKS AVAILABLE: GULF-FRONT Idyllic luxury/comfort. March 5 thru April (239) 472-3500 Easy-care, no-effort WWW. $2,200/week COMPLEX e-mail: [email protected] Vacation-Home. ALSO: COURTYARD VIEW SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT Three-Bedrooms/Three-Baths. May through October Two Story Town Home Monthly Rentals. 31,200/week 2.5 Bedrooms, VACATION RENTALS Gulf-front beach home Owner 2.5 Baths. Two bedrooms, two baths Call for rates. (781)544-3865 Sleeps Six. Sleeps 4- 6 (239) 472-8248 Large Screened Lanai PUNTA RASSA Weekly rentals available (505) 982-9242 Swimming Pool. SANIBEL HARBOUR Indoor Garage. HERITAGE COVE Call South Seas Resort WEEKLY VACATION SANIBEL VIEW and VACATION RENTALS BEACH-HOUSE RENTALS Request beach home #18 FORT MYERS (812)882-2300 One call does it all! (800) 227-8482 RIVERFRONT CONDOS Experience www.cypririabeachsanibel.com 3 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS A house at the beach SANIBEL WEEKLY, MONTHLY, rather than a condo HARBOURSIDE REALTY ANNUAL (239) 466-3313 CLOSE TO SANIBEL 3 bedrooms, 2 baths GULF PINES GETAWAY and with pool 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Delight. IT'S WHERE IT IS! FORT MYERS BEACH Across from the Beach-Pool-Tennis Access. SANIBEL BIZ MARINA/BOATING Sundial Beach Resort mmm. ACCESS AVAILABLE MONTHLY: UPPER CAPTIVA June to October 2004 Contact April to October 2005 RIZZO PITTMAN & PAGE ISLAND www.vrbo.com/27601 Call (732) 291-5292 REALTY GROUP, INC. BRIDGES TO or call (239)433-1100 ffl: UNSPOILED (404)633-4600 (800) 634-2216 PARADISE. JAND HOMESITES RECYCLE FROM S140.000 TO $2,000,000 SANIBEt (239) 472-3000 la • anauM ,m ammmm' m mil ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Feb. 26-Mar. 3, 2004j \2003 • 21 New 1,600 sq. ft. Log Cabin shell with lake CONDOS FOR SALE MOBILE HOMES access & free boat slip on 35,000 acre lake VACATION RENTALS SANIBEL GULF FRONT in Tennessee hills. $89,900. Terms (800) Available March. Sanibel cottage, 2 Br/2 Ba, plus FOR SALE 704-3154 ext. 537 Sunset Bay, LLC TOP FLOOR - CORNER furnished, half block to beach. ATRIUM New 1600 sq. ft. Log Cabin shell with lake $3600/month. Call owner, (206) 545-4170. FOR SALE BY OWNER BEACH/WATER/WINDOWS N. Ft. Myers, river view, 1br/1ba, centra! air, access & free boat slip on 35,000 acre lake GULF FRONT CONDO Two Bedroom/Two Bath new appliances. 16ft boat & motor included. ' . in Tennessee hills. $89,900. Terms 800-704- Low Density - 24 Units Furnished. $19,900. Call (239) 656-5702. 3154, ext. 536, Sunset Bay, LLC Over 2000 sq. ft $797,500 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS 3.5 acres . GETJAMMIN'! ILLINOIS LIC. REAL EST. w/custom log cabin shell. $69,900. 2 acre to KEY WEST Den INVESTMENT BROKER OWNED 21 acre homesites w/ incredible views & FSBO. Newly remodeled kitchen WILL CO-OP paved roads. Starting at $29,900. Excellent NORTH SIDE. $1,495,000 EQUAL PROPERTY By appt. financing. 828-267-1063 FLOATING WEEK. (239) 395-9433 (239) 395-2323 Apartment Property, 37 units. Lee County EXCHANGE (856) 985-0322 OPPOHTUNITT Ten Acres high & dry near McAipin, FL. 23 Florida, high income producer. Rents aver- AVAILABLE. miles west of Lake City, FL, $32,995. $495. age $900. month. Price $1,850,000. 2 BR/2 BA. All real estate advertised down, $339. month. Jim Jean Real Estate owner/broker. May finance with $500,000. SLEEPS SIX. in this newspaper is APARTMENT 1-800-722-5326 subject to the down (239) 994-5646 FULL KITCHEN, www.jimjean.com LANAI, BOATER'S-DREAM Federal Fair Housing Act Marina Property, Fort Myers Beach. Perfect for /DUPLEX TENNESSEE MONTEAGLE - SUWANEE 2 POOLS, HOT TUB. FORT MYERS of 1638 which makes it boat sales, ships store, service center!! Beautifu! Mountain Properties. 600+ Acres, OCEAN ACCESS, Luxurious illegal to advertise any Highway frontage, boat docks, slips. Boat tracts 5 acre & up. 4 miles from I-24, gated BOAT SLIP. Riverfront Penthouse. preference, FOR RENT ramp, easy gulf access. Priced $1,950,000. & secluded! Gorgeous Bluff, creek 8 wood- TERMS End Unit. limitation or Sanibel Island, Florida condo on Gulf. 2 Br/2 owner/broker (239) 994-5646 Secure Gated Building ed lots. Near hospitals, schools & University CALL discrimination based Ba. $550,000. Phone (239) 4824740. of The South. Call George, 423-949- 6887 with on race, color, (239) 415-2035 Spanish Cay, completely redone. In-door Pool, Spa, Dock religion, sex, REAL ESTATE Three.Seven ACRES/ NEW LOG HOME • 1 Br condo. New kitchen, new and much more. handicap, familial status $79,000 - NC MOUNTAINS. New 2100 sq.ft. bath, new lanai enclosures. Very $298,000 or national origin, or an DISTANT log home materials package & 3.7 acres, nice and priced to sell. Pool, Principals Only. intention to make such All Western North Carolina Mountain views, private with stream, (800) 455-1981. beach parking and Sanibel river Properties: Homes, cabins, acreage, farms, (941)426-8483 preference, Ext. 535 Time Share floating week at Morritts Tortuga views. Broker owned. (239) 826- creek & lakefront properties. ERA CAROLI- limitation or Club, Grand Cayman Island, on the beauti- 1041. NA MOUNTAIN HOMES REAL ESTATE WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS North Carolina discrimination. ful beach. Excellent exchanges in US. 5530 W US 64, Murphy, NC 28906 Where there is Cool Mountain Air, Views & Captain's Walk This publication will not Swimming, Wind Surfing Snorkeling, Deep www.carolinamtnhome.com Sanibel knowingly accept any Stream, Homes, Cabins & Acreage. Call for Sea Diving. (239)731-1097. Lowest priced condo advertisement for real WATERFRONT CONDO Call Toll Free for free brochure Free Brochure of Mountain Property Sales. 1-800-747-7322 Ext. 14 TIMESHARE RESALES! Sell today for Cash! on the island. estate which is in 1-800-642-5333 Realty of Murphy, 317 PUNTA RASSA - No commissions or broker fees. Don't delay. Beautifully remodeled violation of the law. Grand Opening Land Sale! MARTIN COUN- Peachtree Street, Murphy. N.C. 28906 With viewtiful sunsets. Got to www.freetimeshare com 1 Br/1 Ba, canal Our readers are hereby TY FLORIDA 20+ acres only $395,000. Two Bedrooms, Two Baths. www.realtyofmurphy.com or Call 1-800-640-6886 and boat dock. informed that all Huge savings on big ranch acreage in South $185,000 dwellings Screened Lanai Florida! Gorgeous mix of oaks/ pasture, WINTER SEASON IS HERE. Call for a Free By owner advertised in this and miles of bridle paths. Located in desirable Brochure on Homes, Acreage and (239)395-2363 newspaper are available Low Monthly Maintenance. Martin County. Quiet, secluded yet close to Investment Properties. Cherokee Mountain on an equal opportunity 1-95, West Palm Beach & coast. Great Realty, Inc. 1285 West US Hwy 64, Murphy, ALL 3 DIRECT OCEANFRONT basis. If you feel SANIBEL financing, small down payment. Call now! NC 28906 1-800-841-5868 2 Br/2 Ba Condominiums you have been HARBOURSIDE REALTY (866)352-2249, ext. 107 Sundial Beach Resort SANIBEL CONDO discriminated against (239) 466-3313 Villa Sanibel By Owner you may file a KY LAKE * New on Market * 1 1/2 hrs. from TIME SHARE Coquina Beach Completely Renovated complaint by calling SANIBEL BIZ - Nashville, TN. 1-3 acre View Sites Discounted rates and Furnished. The Florida Commission IT'S WHERE IT IS! Starting at $19,900, Lake Front Starting FOR SALE directly from Two Bedrooms, on Human Rights at at $54,900. Hurry! 888-575-LAND owner. Two Tiled Baths 1-800-342-8170 or www.northamericanland.com Casa Ybel Resort, 3 consecutive weeks in 1-800-505-5200 (One Handicapped). HUD at 1-800-669-9777. MANUFACTURED December. Time share for sale. Buy all www.sanibeloceanfront.com LAND - $500 DOWN, OWNER FINANCING, 1 three at reduced price, by owner. Call office: New Maple and Cherry For more info please to 10 Acre Tracts in North Florida, 30 (410) 472-2844 or Florida: (239) 415-0425. Hardwood Floors. call the Lee County HOMES miles north of Gainesville, near Suwanee Tiled Kitchen and Lanai. office of River. Call for Color Brochure. 1-800- Casa Ybel Resort, 3 consecutive weeks in Dockage Available. Equal Opportunity Escape the City & Wake up on vacation every- 545-3501. Dicks Realty, Lake City, FL. December, Time share for sale. Buy all READY: (239) 335-2267 day! Dixie County Manufactured Home on 2 www.dicksrealty.com three at reduced price, by owner. Call office: LIVE IN IT - acres $37,500 to $78,900. (410) 472-2844 or Florida: (239) 415-0425. Do not OR Carri- Anne Powell, Agent MURPHY, NC FREE BROCHURE Investors Realty 1-800-497-3334 Lake Lots $79,000. YOU CAN RENT IT. C.F. Thompson, II, Lie. RE Broker/ Owner New Log Home On Pond, 1 Ac $119,500. feed the birds $248,000 352-378-4814, 352-222-9590 1 Ac. Wooded Lots Starting @ $15,000 (239) 472-2783 [email protected] www.NFLLAND.com Vacation Rentals on Sanibel www.investorsrealtyinc.com PLEASE. West Rocks subdivision. 3 Br/ VACATION RENTALS VACATION RENTALS 2 Ba, large screened porch, If you have QUIET TAHITI SHORES SOUTH SEAS RESORT iakefront property, completely ATRIUM 30 days or more 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Home; furnished, near beach, Monthly to spend at perhaps Private Beach Access; Exclusive Gulf front. Sanibel condo GULF-FRONT rentals only. Availableafter residence. Two week minimum. BEAUTIFUL the nicest place on on Beautiful Lagoon March 1. (513) 232-4634. AVAILABLE NOW. Please call POINTE-SANTO Sanibel, with Seawall. PRIVATE (608) 363-7669 GULF-FRONT are a caring person Monthly Rentals LUXURY HOME PENTHOUSE-CONDO. or family, APRIL SPECIAL: 2-Bedrooms/2-Baths. we-have-the-place $3,000 POOL-SPA ANNUAL RENTALS Atrium. Lovely 2 Br/2 Ba condo Screened lanai with for you. ALSO OPEN: SCENIC ACREAGE on the Gulf. All amenities. Two spiral staircase to 2,000-sq.ft. MAY and JUNE ANNUAL RENTAL week minimum. Owner, private rooftop sundeck. Gulf-front condo. (512)402-0656 WEEKS AVAILABLE (313)886-4757. FOR ALL-SEASONS REALLY NICE TOWNHOUSE Gorgeous sunrises/sunsets. Two-bedrooms/two-baths www.stidman.com/sanibel AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Luxurious. with den & Jacuzzi. 3 BEDROOM/2.5 BATH Fully equipped. Low density complex. FOR-SPECIAL-RATES CONTACT OWNER SCREEN ENCLOSED PATIO BAY AND Call Owner: Two Lap-Pools/Sauna, OVER 1700/SQ.FT $1,000/MONTH BEACH-VIEWS Substantial savings. Six-Lighted Tennis-courts. SANIBEL-LIGHTHOUSE DIRECTLY (610) 664-2371 Well-cared-for; WALK TO BEACH Two Bedroom, Two Bath Call: (574) 272-0889 RIZZO PITTMAN & PAGE Lands End Condo email: [email protected] Would like Deluxe REALTY GROUP, INC. to-keep-it-that-way. 3 Bedroom/3 full Bath Condo. Fax: (574)273-5973 at E-mail: [email protected] (239)433-1100 South Seas Resort (330) 568-0109 Newly Furnished. (800)634-2216 Near Lighthouse. Web Page: RENT DIRECT FROM OWNER www.pullapillyvilla.com AND SAVE! 3 BR/2 BA home in Pool-Tennis. (800) 897-0288 Island Woods. Fully Equipped Kitchen. GOLF - GOLF - GOLF Tennis, Kings Crown Spacious-Furnished community pool. Sanibel Island Exclusive Screened Porch. South Seas Resort Two Bedrooms, Two Baths $1850/month, gulf front, 2 Br/2 Ba. GREAT RATES! Plantation House PLUS DEN!!! furnished Two week minimum, OWNER: Interval for Rent LEXINGTON COUNTRY CLUB BAY/BEACH-VILLAS or available February (216)932-5136 Week 14: Golf Privileges. unfurnished. and March 20, 2004 email: [email protected] April 2-11 Annual Lease SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT to April 10,2004. 1-3 Bedroom Bay Villa. Two bedrooms, two baths $1,100/monthly Call Jamie at RE/MAX of $1800 per week Sleeps Four 2 Bedroom & Http://web.syr.edu/-sjchrist/ 2 Bedroom w/Loft Beach Villas. the Islands. 472-5050 Cathedral Ceilings SANIBEL sanibel.html SHELL HARBOR Beautiful HARBOURSIDE REALTY Seasonal Rates. E-mail: SANIBEL SAVE THROUGH OWNER! On Gulf. (239)466-3313 [email protected] BEAUTIFUL $2,800 1-800-878-7495 Call owner: CANAL FRONT HOME. (914) 723-5653. SANIBEL BIZ - (315) 445-0589 Walk to Beach. IT'S WHEREilTIS! CASA YBEL RESORT Three Bedrooms, Two Baths. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Heated Pool. Lanai. SUNSET-CAPTiVA OCEAN FRONT Sanibel View BEACH FRONT FOR RENT OR SALE LOGGERHEAD-CAY Completely Remodeled. Newly renovated Beautiful Fully Furnished Fully Equipped/Furnished. 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Home Brand New! BY OWNERS. 2 Br, 2Ba condos. Two Bedroom/Two Bath (239) 561-6972 Two bedroom/two bath Garage. in Condo. Condo. Fall Specials. Private Enclosed garage, Small Private Complex. www.casaybel.com Pool-Tennis-Cable-VCR (973) 347-7544 Beachfront-Community. pool, fitness center, Heated Pool. RENTING: Fully furnished. Clubhouse. Weekly Rentals MARCH THRU SUMMER 2CATV's, VCP, Gated Community. SMOKY MTNS. New Log Cabin 2 miles to BY OWNER RETREAT. Full Amenities. 56 CD/Stereo, W/D. 1-516-628-1801 Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock. causeway! ISLAND HOME DROP DEAD Secluded Acres. INTRO special 4 $1450/month Lovely [email protected] nites $299., TIL MAY 1 Call owner SUNSET VIEWS (615)371-9029 Hussey Realty Three Bedrooms/Two Baths. Sanjbel Bay Front; Visit (239) 463-3178 Steps to Beach. LANDSCREEK.COM http://mywebpages.comcast. Mint Beachy Contemporary; net/sallytom Monthly Rentals. Very Private. Ocean's Reach Guif Front Condo. (888) 346-9793 White Sand Beach. One bedroom. Sleeps four. Newly RENT FROM OWNER Pool-Hot Tub-Dock. decorated. Shelling, pool, tennis. TIRED OF SNOW? SEASONAL/ANNUAL RENTAL AND SAVE! 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths. Top floor for best view. Call owner SOUTH SEAS RESORT THE-VACATION-HOME (815) 436-1750 Kayaks; for discount. (952) 472-7994 or BEACH VILLA: GULF SHORES SUB-DIVISION Birds, Dolphins, Manatees — email: [email protected] Two bedroom/two bath. YOU'VE Three bedrooms, two baths. All day, every day. BEACH VILLAS: ALWAYS WANTED Lake front/private Beach. Monthly Rentals: OCEAN'S REACH One bedroom, two bath. Fantastic nature views AVAILABLE APRIL Gulf Front BAY SIDE VILLAS: Most-private-beach. on Sanibel. BEACH-FRONT Call Owner: One Bedroom Condos. One bedroom/two bath. Dock-on-Bayou. (405) 321-1151 evenings or SOUTH SEAS RESORT (212)288-6089 Each accommodates four. THREE NIGHT MINIMUM. Heated-Pool. Leave Message. BEACH VILLA Non-smoking. WEEKLY DISCOUNT. Wide-Porches. Two Bedrooms/Two Baths Fantastic View. SAVE-THROUGH-OWNER! Open-Sunning-Decks. Weekly Rentals Beach, Pool, Tennis, Bikes. (800) 899-7327 Chateau Sur Mer area. Owner: PRIME WEEKS AVAILABLE: GULF-FRONT Idyllic luxury/comfort. March 5 thru April (239) 472-3500 Easy-care, no-effort WWW. $2,200/week COMPLEX e-mail: [email protected] Vacation-Home. ALSO: COURTYARD VIEW SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT Three-Bedrooms/Three-Baths. May through October Two Story Town Home Monthly Rentals. $1,200/week 2.5 Bedrooms, VACATION RENTALS Gulf-front beach home Owner 2.5 Baths. Two bedrooms, two baths Call for rates. (781) 544-3865 Sleeps Six. Sleeps 4 - 6 (239) 472-8248 Large Screened Lanai PUNTA RASSA Weekly rentals available (505) 982-9242 Swimming Pool. SANIBEL HARBOUR Indoor Garage. HERITAGE COVE Call South Seas Resort WEEKLY VACATION SANIBEL VIEW and VACATION RENTALS BEACH-HOUSE RENTALS Request beach home #18 FORT MYERS (812)882-2300 One cad does it all! (800) 227-8482 RIVERFRONT CONDOS Experience www.cyprinabeachsanibel.com 3 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS A house at the beach SANIBEL WEEKLY, MONTHLY, rather than a condo HARBOURSIDE REALTY ANNUAL (239)466-3313 CLOSE TO SANIBEL 3 bedrooms, 2 baths GULF PINES GETAWAY and with pool 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Delight. IT'S WHERE IT IS! FORT MYERS BEACH Across from the Beach-Pool-Tennis Access. SANIBEL BIZ MARINA/BOATING Sundial Beach Resort AVAILABLE MONTHLY: ACCESS UPPER CAPTSVA June to October 2004 ISLAND Contact April to October 2005 RIZZO PITTMAN & PAGE www.vrbo.com/27601 Call (732)291-5292 REALTY GROUP, INC. MO BRIDGES TO or call (239)433-1100 THIS UNSPOILED (404) 633-4600 T" .'• V '•: (800)634-2218 PARADISE. HOMES AND HOMESITES FROM $140,900 TO $2,000,000 j (239) 472-3000 — . J 22 • Week of Feb. 26-Mar. 3, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER FINE CONSICHMENT HOME BUILDER THE STOCK EXCHANGE HOME BUILDING s Full Service Contractor UNIQUE UPSCALE HOME FURNISHINGS dedicated to exceptional r J quality at a reasonable price. 15660 San Carlos Blvd., Gulf Point Sq. \ (Corner of San Carlos & McGregor Blvds.) ; voted Across from Big Lots Fort Myers, FL. 33908 I :.V "Best of the islands" Michael J. Valiauette 1999 and 2001 (239)437-4333 GENERAL CONTRACTOR island Resident Uc#CCC056909 New Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9 - 5: Sun. Closed (239) 472-0200 Hurricane Protedtion consultant CEHERAL CONTRACTOR PHYSICAL THERAPY '•'. % CUSTOM HOME BUILDING AND REMODELING SPECIALISTS • Custom Woodworking .- .rrf • Committed to Excellence • Phone: 472-5444 Lie. #CGC013441 McQuade GENERAL CONTRACTOR Your local specialists in orthopedic rehabilitation. 4301 Sanibel-Captiva Road THE ISLAND'S LONGEST ESTABLISHED sanibel island, Florida 33957 For evaluation, call: (239) 395-1097 CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS Fax: (239) 395-1968 FISHING CHARTERS ATTORNEYS TITLE SERVICES Pontoon Rental $95.00 Henderson Franklin WE'VE MOVED!! ATTORNEYS AT LAW DEEBOLD'S MARINA A full service law firm serving the EXECUTIVE ' Charter Boat Headquarters of Ft. Myers Southwest Florida Community for more than 75 years TITLE Real Estate Transactions • Land Use Law (239) 472*8228 Estate Planning and Administration • Business and Tax Gilda Suarez CLC 18500 San Carlos Blvd. Litigation • Marital and Family Law wNww.exectitlie.com 1/2 Day - Full Day - Over-Nite Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. 695 Tarpon Bay Rd., Suite #7, Sanibel 466-35£5 910-3045 1648 Periwinkle Way, Suite B • Sanibel, Florida 33957 • 472-6700 When You Catch A 101b. Fish, Your Trip Is FREE Fort Myers, 334-4121 • Bonita Springs • 498-6222 gsuarez @ exectitle.com INTERIOR DESIGN FRESH SUBS AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT!!! THE ONLY ISLAND BASED AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY C EMERGENCY SERVICE ^Family owned & operated Since 1988 ^j Appliances Repair • Duct Cleaning Ruth's Island Interiors 472-3033 2460 Palm Ridge Road NEW ITEMS ARRIVE DAILY 2496 Palm Ridge Rd. Sanibel, Fl 33957 472-1155 Sanibel Florida 33957 BUILDERS Hamnnarheacl Vinyl Siding Soffit & Fascia GEORGE Impact Vinyl & Alumi • McdWtnc 0« 1-866-390-i uliorddbk- Prkf 472-1587 ^flciuide.com . ;. f v. »- -#<»•»«,, ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Feb. 26-Mar. 3, 2004 • 23 Kirchner Contracting, Inc. Dairy Queen Kirchner Contracting: Building Success Spotlight on Business on the islands Dairy Queen by Karen Nelson by Amy Fleming Kirchner Contracting offers a large range of construction services such as small-to-large scale remodeling of They're one of the first existing homes, commercial properties places to greet jet-lagged and vacationers, and a condominiums, new home construction, convenient stop for design services, consulting and locals too. Dairy Queen, commercial property development. Owner Matt Kirchner has been a Sanibel located near the four- resident for over 12 years. He has an way stop, is always top extensive background in structural on the list for burgers, engineering, construction and a valuable fries, and their most background in the storm shutter and popular item, Blizzards. impact glass industries. He is also a state It was Don Bissell who certified general contractor for both residential and commercial construction. He is very sensitive to and knowledgeable of the many special requirements and concerns originally brought Dairy Queen to Sanibel back around 1970. In 1971, the relative to construction within the surrounding communities. "This is an extremely unique franchise was purchased by the Myers family, and it has been a family and beautiful area," Kirchner said. "There are environmental, wildlife, flood and hurricane business ever since. Now, Kevin Myers and his wife Jeanine operate Dairy safety issues, aesthetic and quality of life issues. All of these need to be addressed with each Queen, making it into one of Sanibel's most family friendly businesses, proposed project. My employees and sub-contractors learn quickly that my standards are "If s family operated, and it's the personality of the place," said Myers. "We very high. Quality materials and workmanship are key to out success. I want our work to be a source of pride to me, my employees and most importantly to our customers." give people the time of day, so they can enjoy their visit and come back every Changes to hurricane regulations and building codes have greatly changed structural year. People tell us their kids start talking about going to Dairy Queen after integrity requirements. The new codes have had an especially large impact on window and they've just gotten off the airplane. We've made so many friends you just door performance and compliance. In light of these recent code changes, Matt's background wouldn't believe it, just through this store." in the storm shutter and impact window industry is invaluable. "All of the staff that work are the younger brothers and sisters of older ones New home construction remains an important component of Kirchner Contracting, Inc. that once worked here. Most of our staff have been here 5 years or longer, However, with available lots diminishing on the islands and surrounding areas, extensive remodeling and additions to existing homes has grown to be a significant part of the some for 20 years," Myers added. Kirchner Contracting business. Recent trends have been to rehab existing older properties Dairy Queen is one of the few businesses that stay busy all year round. by adding second floors, rooms, dormers, enlarging master suites, remodeling kitchens and They have a long list of regulars, and they know what their favorite meals are. baths. For customers desiring a bit more space but perhaps restricted by finances or "We have their order before they even get to the window," Myers said. coverage concerns, Kirchner is very creative in re-configuring existing square footage to Community involvement is important to the Myers' as well. In fact, they were provide more functional space. A simple example of this would be enclosing a porch, or enclosing the area under piling homes for storage. collecting funds for bike paths even before Sanibel became a city. However, If you are searching for a quality, licensed ana insured contractor, Matt's supporting the islands' students is now a top priority. They donate to the recommendations are to ask around for references, view previous work completed by the Sanibel Recreation Center, sponsor basketball and little league, as well as the contractor and to check with the local Chamber of Commerce and municipal building Beacon, the Sanibel School's newspaper. 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