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WEEK OF JANUARY 29, 2014 SANtBEL AMD CAPTIVA. FLORIDA VOLUME 52, NUMBER 14 I 1 14 I r> M fW 1 \ v 1 1 1 ! p L i Those in red on the Sambel/Captiva Heart, Stroke, and Wellness Walk Committee: Steve Brown, Sandy Teger, AHA Heart Walk Director Molly Spain, Art Cassell, Carole Fallon, Nola Theiss, and Lex Roulston. 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It’s located near the chairs ly donated an updated newsstand that pro and tables just outside Bailey’s, where vides shelves and nooks for Sanibel Island many Islanders ride their bikes to have publications distributed at Bailey’s. their morning coffee. Advertising Director Jim Konig said the Konig said the newsstand will be fitted newspapers covered the cost and transport with plaques for each shelf \tfith the name ed it to Bailey’s for free. The newsstand of the publication it holds. Each nook was was constructed specifically to accommo specifically fitted for each publication in an date the space in front of Bailey’s main ROBBIE SPENCER Bailey's General Manager Richard objective manner, with the hope that no entrance and the island publications distrib The revamped newsstand at Johnson previews the newsstand publication will go unnoticed, or fall to the uted there. Bailey’s General Store. now located just outside the floor due to wind or a spill. “It was just a wonderful community entrance to his store. Bailey’s General Store is at 2477 effort,” said Bailey’s General Manager lot of credit for putting this together.” Periwinkle Way at the comer of Periwinkle Richard Johnson, who voiced his wish for “Bailey’s is one of the big community it’d be a nice addition for all the newspa and Tarpon Bay Road. a newsstand to the papers. “They deserve a centers on Sanibel,” said Konig. “I thought pers, not just ours. It provides a convenient ChOCOlAH , , 1,, 1, , Come See Why There’s Original Italian Ice Cream Always a Crowd _ A Sanibel Tradition for 33 Years At Pinocchio’s Home of the Original Sanibel Krunch®, Dirty Sand Dollar® & Key Lime Frozen Yogurt We make it today and serve it tomorrow. It can't get any fresher than that* Ice Creams - Gelato - Sorbets - Frozen Yogurt - Shakes - Malts - Smoothies - Frozen Coffee Drinks Notional 'Qphic Travel Guide - Top 10 Best Ice Cream in Gulf Coast America 2611-2012 - Taste of the Islands BEST DESSERT 2012 <& 2013 Trip Advisor Award of Excellence Sanibel-Captiva Islander captivasanibel.com Week of Wednesday, January 29, 2014 362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 239-472-6566 www.pinocchiosicecream.com 2013 Best of the Islands - "BEST BEACH _T Tute ^ FOOD TO SO" i of 1k Istoids *B£ST TAKE CVr; 2012 Best of Grab & Go Beach Cofsine the Islands - "BEST BEACH Breakfast * Lunch • Beach Meals * Party Platters FOOD TO GO" • Croissants • Baguettes • Souffle • Pastry Artisan Breads & Sandwiches * NYC Bakery Pizza Page 3 M Week of Wednesday, January 29, 2014 eaptivasanibel.com Sanibel-Captiva Islander a ^ x 3 -c X - 0 0 i g « ? S lm W — 0 0 □ PO a : * CM -3 CD 4) > , CD < 0 * ■S''-'SC F- 0 0 c » , t, - i S ■g 2- _ eV.X *t x _2 ^ © Sanibel/Captiva’s Inaugural Heart, Stroke and Wellness Walk to raise funds for AHA By ROBBIE SPENCER said. “Bailey’s has been so kind and gracious to us. [email protected] They’re donating water and snacks for the race as well as Islanders looking for a local 5K no longer have to The Inaugural parking.” head off island. anibel/Captiva Heart, 'Die Heart Walk is part of the AHA’s “My heart, My The Inaugural Sanibel/Captiva Heart, Stroke and life,” movement. It’s a national rallying cry for change to Wellness Walk will provide a family-friendly, non-com Stroke, and Wellness Walk encourage simple behavior adjustments to help people feel better and live longer. The movement’s goal is to petitive 5K (3.1 mile) walk on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 1 p.m. When: Festivities begin at 1 p.m. and the non improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans while Funds raised from the walk will go to the American Heart competitive, pet and family-friendly 5K (3.1-mile) Association for life-saving research. walk begins at 2 p.m., rain or shine. reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke According to AHA Lee County Heart Walk Director Where: Bailey’s Center, 2477 Periwinkle Way by 20 percent, all by the year 2020. Molly Spain, the walk isn’t just about raising money. Admission: A $50 donation includes a keep Thousands of dollars has already been raised by the “It’s also to educate the Sanibel/Captiva community sake bandana. committee, and they expect to raise much more by the on the importance of taking care of your heart health,” For more info.: day of the Walk. she said. “Knowing the signs and symptoms of a heart sanibelcaptivaheartwalk.kintera.org Local sponsors include Sanibel residents Lex and attack, to call 9-1-1 when anyone is experiencing these Heart Walk Director Molly Spain Eileen Roulston, the Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, signs.” Phone: 495-4901 Chuck Bergstrom/Remax of the Islands, Shell Point The walk will Email: [email protected] Retirement Community, Remax Realtors. Heritage Bay bring local awareness Cabinetry, S.A.M. Builders. Glen Simmons/VIP Realtors and Suncatchers’ Dream. The Heart Walk is sponsored S an iM to the AHA’s heart Captiva islander disease and stroke nationally by Subway Restaurants and Jenny Craig. prevention efforts, as The pet-friendly walk will start across from Bailey’S" i s l a n d well as raise funds for on the vacant property adjoining Island Inn Road and will REPORTER research, education begin at 2 p.m.. rain or shine. Prior to the walk there will reason they're doing this, a story close to their big red be a festival area with local sponsors and resources to (USPS 481-400) and advocacy. A committee of muscle. educate Islanders on heart disease and stroke, the No. 1 2340 Periwinkle Way prominent Sanibel "Each of us has a heart story, hardships that we and 4 killers of all Americans, respectively, according to Sanibel, PL 33957 residents have been faced,” Brown said. "And we didn't want to go 'over the AHA. There will also be fun, heart-healthy activities I’lioiu" (239)472-1587 seas' for the Lee County Walk!” he said with a laugh. for walkers of all ages. Suggested registration fee is a f;a\: (239)472-8398 working as a commit Web: captivasanibel.com tee for months to Despite his jest, he made an emphasis on the strong $50 donation, which includes a keepsake bandana. organize the Heart local support charities have received in the past for Information and sign-up forms for the event can be Publisher Walk. According to events happening on the islands. He alluded to the found at sanibelcaptivaheartwalk.kintera.org. For more Seolt Blonde one, former Sanibel Sanibel Fun Fest, the Sanctuary Golf Challenge, and information on the walk, or to make a donation/sponsor sblonde @ breezcnewspapers. i om mayor Steve Brown, Under the Sea Fundraiser all happening last weekend. ship, contact Molly Spain at 495-4901 or email each member has a “Our sponsors have been just tremendous,” Brown [email protected]. Island Reporter Editor McKenzie Cassidy [email protected] SCA donates tickets to Sanibel Steel Drum Band Editor Robbie Spencer [email protected] Advertising Sales Vcruska Koerner vkoerner@ breezenewspapers. com Danielle Papoi dptipoi @ b re ezen ewspapers, com Design & Layout Sanibel-Captiva Islander Susan Wilhelmcaptivasanibel.com Week of Wednesday, January 29, 2014 B Page 4 [email protected] Classifieds and Subscriptions Shirlene Grasgreen [email protected] Subscriptions 1 year, $40 (Continental USA) 1 year, $95 (Canada) Circulation (239) 472-1587 Classified Advertising (239) 472-5186 Display Advertising (239) 472-5186 The Islander and Island Reporter are published every Wednesday Customer scrvicc hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. except major holidays. Letters to the editor must be typed or handprinted. Your name and phone number must be affixed to the copy. In the event of an advertising error, we aa* responsible only for the first incorrect insertion of the ud itself. We are not respon sible for any credit or reimbursement after ROBBIE SPENCER 30 days from publication. Nicole McHale of FISH and Tom Sharbaugh of the Sanibel Community Association presented 26 tickets to the Sanibel Postal information: Bulk postage is Steel Drum Band tor Whitney Wolanin’s Sanibel Fun Fest concert at the Community House.