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to snoop around and try to find some New Theatre incriminating evidence against Valid. He has told the family that “certain people” Conspiracy Play are being rounded up and held in a camp on the east edge of town. He uses Is Astounding his cell phone to take pictures that will by Di Saggau incriminate Valid. If he has his way, the family will do the right thing and commit t long last, Theatre Conspiracy an honor killing. In his mind, it is all is back with live productions and about family honor. Atheir first is an amazing new Will the family protect their younger play by Phillip Christian Smith, The brother who may be the next target? Will Chechens. It is set in 2017 modern day they turn him in or will they consider Grozny, the capital of Russia’s Chechen an honor killing? This is the dilemma Republic. It is a time when being openly that faces the family toward the play’s gay is absolutely unheard of. Chechen end. The characters are so well cast and culture is one of “honor killings,” and deliver amazing performances in this family members of a known LGBTQ intense drama. At times, there is a bit of person are expected to rid their humor to lighten the seriousness of the community of such a stain. plot. There is also a scene that no one The cast includes Miguel Cintron as expects and it absolutely astounds the Uncle Usman. He is the brother-in-law of audience. Cell phones play a prominent Raisa (Hollis Galman), a widow, and if he role in this play. has his way, he will marry her. Raisa has Under the direction of Artistic other plans that do not include Usman. Director Bill Taylor, The Chechens is She has three children. The oldest, a brilliant production that leaves you Dagamara (Sharon Isern) is married to a thinking about it long after you leave the general and active in local politics. She theater. It plays through August 15 at abides by the dress code preferred by Cast members, from left, Hollis Galman, Madelaine Weymouth, Reuben Garcia, Miguel Theatre Conspiracy within the Alliance the community, wearing beautiful long Cintron and Sharon Isern photo provided for the Arts, located at 10091 McGregor dresses and keeping her hair covered. (Reuben Garcia) is the younger brother Uncle Usman likes to drop in the Boulevard in Fort Myers. For tickets, call Elina (Madelaine Weymouth) is more they all adore. He is considered the man house any time he wants without 939-2787 or visit www.artinlee.org/ modern in her attire. She plans to go of the house, but he harbors a deep advance notice. One day, he stops by theatre. to college, perhaps in Moscow. Valid secret that he cannot share. when no one is home with the intent I hope you get to see it.

Reality Show Stars To Perform Live On The Rooftop wo singer-songwriters from a hit TV reality show will perform Ttogether during the Sounds of Summer series at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center on Friday, August 20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Sheena Brook and special guest Angie K (Keilhauer) will join forces at Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden and reception area for the music series finale. Both of these artists have been featured on the hit TV show The Voice. Brook is a mainstream artist with a laid-back style and an energetic and inviting vibe. She appeared on NBC’s Season 12 of The Voice, where she was hand-picked by Adam Levine to be on his team. Sheena Brook photos provided Since appearing on The Voice, currently working on a new project with auditioned with the song I Hold On Angie K Brook has gained the attention of multi- Godsmack lead singer Sully Erna, set to and managed to turn three chairs, but Melissa Etheridge. platinum songwriters and other artists to release this year. chose Blake Shelton as her coach. In Tickets are $10 for general further her creativity in her unique style. Recently named “Highway Find” 2017, her Disney duet with Jordan admission. Recently, she became the founder of The by Sirius XM, Keilhauer has played Fisher, Happily Ever After, became the The Sidney & Berne Davis Art FEM Collective (Female Empowering over 1,000-plus live shows, touring soundtrack to the nightly fireworks show Center is located at 2301 First Street Musicians), an organization that hosts an average of 10 to 12 cities a month at Magic Kingdom. She has opened for in downtown Fort Myers. For more events to support women and provides for the past eight years. She was a artists like Jake Owen, Tanya Tucker, information visit www.sbdac.com or call an outlet for their creativity. She is contestant on Season 10 of The Voice, Sammy Kershaw, Trace Adkins and 333-1933. 2 THE RIVER - AUGUST 13, 2021 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Drive Up For Ice Cream Or Cash by Gerri Reaves, PhD his diminutive structure at McGregor Boulevard Tand Clifford Street had the distinction of being two very different drive-in businesses – an ice cream shop and a savings and loan association. The lack of signage in the mid-1950s photo suggests that it is in the vacant period after the Dairy Pleeze Ice Cream Drive is closed. That business had opened in the early 1950s, but by March 1954, the “man and wife operation,” as the classified ad read, was already for sale. Note the portico-like seating area and the picnic tables on the lawn. Today, Publix Super Market, anchor store for First Street Village, occupies the former Dairy Pleeze/S&L corner Farther south and behind those royal palms (left center) photo by Gerri Reaves is the Home Supply Store near the corner of Altamont Avenue. Far left in the photo is part of a sign for Carroll’s Apartments on McGregor. In the mid-1950s, that corner on McGregor had plenty of drive-by traffic, but there were not many businesses in the immediate neighborhood to attract foot traffic. Apartments abounded, many catering to seasonal residents. The Dairy Pleeze stood on the southeast corner of a large parcel that in January 1960 opened as Boulevard Plaza, Fort Myers’s first shopping center. The plaza was bounded by McGregor and West First Street on the south and north, respectively, Clifford on the east and Virginia Avenue on the west. Right after the plaza opened, along came a business to take advantage of the activity that it generated. In February 1961, Fort Myers Federal Savings and Loan (S&L) opened in the former ice cream drive-in. In 1963, the S&L more than doubled the size of the building. It advertised a drive-in window, friendly service and the convenience of banking while shopping at the plaza. Boulevard Plaza lasted approximately four decades. It ended its days with a different name, Edison-Ford Square, This small building at McGregor and Clifford, pictured in the mid-1950s, was Dairy Pleeze Ice Cream Drive In and became a and was demolished in 2003. savings and loan in 1961 photo courtesy SWFL Historical Society In November 2007, First Street Village, a mixed-use Then visit the following research centers to learn more The Lee County Black History Society is located development anchored by Publix, opened on the portion about the little ice cream drive-in that morphed into an at 1936 Henderson Avenue, adjacent to the of the former plaza east of Altamont at the Clifford S&L. Williams Academy Museum at Roberto Clemente corner. The Southwest Florida Historical Society is an Park. Call 332-8778 for the hours or visit www. The other, larger section of the shopping center parcel all-volunteer, nonprofit organization open Wednesday leecountyblackhistorysociety.org. on the west side of Altamont is now being developed as and Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon. It is located at Visit the IMAG History & Science Center at 2000 West End at City Walk. 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee Cranford Avenue or at www.theimag.org. Walk down to McGregor and Clifford and compare the County Alliance for the Arts. Call 939-4044 for more Sources: Archives of the Southwest Florida Historical scene to that of almost 70 years ago. information. Society and The News-Press.

Independently Owned And Operated COPYRIGHT 2021 The River Weekly News Read Online: www.IslandSunNews.com LORKEN Publications, Inc. Publisher Graphic Arts/ Reporters Contributing Writers Lorin Arundel Production Gerri Reaves, PhD Kay Casperson Capt. Matt Mitchell Accounting Ann Ziehl, Manager Kathy Kurtz Ferrari Suzy Cohen Trinette Nelson Mike Terry Amanda Hartman Linda Coin Howard Prager Advertising Willow Peterson Marcia Feeney Julie Rosenberg, MD Bob Petcher Katie Frederic J. Brendan Ryan, CLU, Shelley Greggs ChFC, MSFS Published every Friday for the people and visitors of Fort Myers River District. Distribution: 6,000-8,000 per week (seasonal). Tom Hall Di Saggau Marion Hauser, MS, RD Jeanie Tinch Readers with news, tips, comments or questions, call 239-395-1213, Ross Hauser, MD Allison Havill Todd write to: The River Weekly News, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, FL 33957 Craig R. Hersch or email: [email protected]. To advertise, email: [email protected]. PRINTED ON The River Weekly News reserves the right to refuse, alter or edit any editorial or advertisement. RECYCLED PAPER We will correct factual errors or matters of emphasis and interpretation in news stories. THE RIVER - AUGUST 13, 2021 3

Jennifer Basey First Vice President/Investments Visitors learn about Thomas Edison’s and Henry Ford’s inventions in the Timeline of Innovation exhibit at Edison and Ford Winter Estates photo provided representing all 50 states, the District of Call me for a Estates Offering Columbia and U.S. Virgin Islands. Edison and Ford Winter Estates personalized plan Museum Access includes the historic winter homes of famous inventors Thomas Edison and Through Program Henry Ford, a 15,000-square-foot dison and Ford Winter Estates museum, the botanic research laboratory, has joined Museums for All, a and more than 20 acres of botanic Esignature access program of the gardens with plants and trees from KNOWLEDGE Institute of Museum and Library Services, around the world. The site is open from administered by the Association of 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week. For 130 years, Stifel has served as a trusted Children’s Museums, to encourage people As a non-profit, Edison Ford depends of all backgrounds to visit museums on donations and sponsorships to be able financial advisor to individuals, just like you. to offer programs like this one to less regularly and build lifelong museum- Our knowledge and service have helped clients going habits. The program, which started fortunate families within the community. August 1, allows individuals and families Sponsors have an opportunity to get their navigate all market cycles, even the difficult ones. (up to four people) that receive food name in front of more than 220,000 assistance benefits to be admitted for a local, national and international visitors self-guided tour when they present their annually. SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) The Institute of Museum and Library card. Special events and Holiday Nights Services is the primary source of federal SERVICE admission are not included. support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries Museums for All helps raise awareness and 35,000 museums. Their mission is to Stifel, a full-service wealth management and and expand public access to museums inspire libraries and museums to advance within each community. The program is innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural investment banking firm, has the professional part of Edison Ford’s broad commitment and civic engagement. Their grant expertise and resources to assist you in developing to include and welcome all audiences, making, policy development and research and is a good fit with the organization’s help libraries and museums deliver a financial strategy designed for the challenges valuable services that make it possible for mission to educate the public and inspire of today’s up-and-down market and your an inventive spirit by interpreting and communities and individuals to thrive. To preserving the innovations, legacies, learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow long-term goals. artifacts, gardens, homes, laboratory us on Facebook and Twitter. and other structures of Thomas Edison The Association of Children’s and Henry Ford, emphasizing Florida Museums (ACM) champions children’s history, science, horticulture and the arts. museums worldwide. With more than More than 700 organizations across 460 members in 50 states and 19 EXPERTISE the country participate in the program, countries, ACM leverages the collective including museums, science centers, knowledge of children’s museums through Contact our office in botanical gardens and zoos. Partnering convening, sharing and dissemination. museums are located nationwide, For more information, visit www. Fort Myers, Florida. childrensmuseums.org.

Except for the pier, all amenities at Beach Fishing Lee County’s Lynn Hall Park – including (239) 985-6540 shelters with grills, restrooms with Pier To Close For changing facilities and accessible beach [email protected] access – will remain open with regular Resurfacing Job hours. Parking is $2 per hour. 12800 University Drive, Suite 300 he Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier The concrete deck is resurfaced about Fort Myers, Florida 33907 at Lynn Hall Memorial Park within every 10 to 15 years. The work is funded TTimes Square will be closed for through the Tourist Development Tax, about three weeks beginning Monday, which is assessed on short-term lodging. Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC & NYSE | www.stifel.com August 16, so that a contractor can For information about Lee County resurface the entire concrete deck. The Parks & Recreation locations, amenities pier is expected to re-open in time for and special events, visit www.leeparks. Labor Day weekend. org, call 533-7275 or email leeparks@ leegov.com. 4 THE RIVER - AUGUST 13, 2021 Fort Myers Art: patty cake to emphasize the playful behavior in the piece.” Artists Reveal Tiburcio reports that the painting process for Child’s Play proved to be as The Unique In fun as it was rewarding. “I was able to experiment with different mediums to Alliance Exhibit add textures and patterns.” by Tom Hall Tiburcio also displayed in this year’s Alliance for the Arts Art Lives Here n view in Billboard Campaign. Her work for the main that initiative is a metaphorical piece Ogallery at titled Art Within Their Souls, which the Alliance for underscores how art becomes a part of the Arts through the artist and not simply an expression August 28 is of the artist’s thoughts and emotions. Different Strokes. David Acevedo’s painting AJA in The exhibition the Different Strokes exhibition is a recognizes the representation of the African goddess unique styles and of nature. widely diverse “I was inspired by these chaotic approaches to making art by the times (in which) we are living, where Alliance’s member artists. The artists nature itself seems to be sending a participating in this two-month-long, message that most of us ignore,” he 72-piece show were challenged to Artwork in the Different Strokes exhibition photo courtesy www.artswfl.com explained. “Also, I’m experimenting exhibit pieces that didn’t quite fit into when he powdered the puff. random remains of beet juice on with busy, abstract backgrounds other calls to artists over the past year. “A trend started, lasting over a the evening’s dirty dinner dishes or with detailed portraiture in contrast, Roy Rodriguez is one of 72 artists month, and I collected about 40 arresting landscapes, skyscapes and combining both with a cohesive theme. that is displaying work in the exhibition. pictures. Seeing an Oriental theme seascapes from diverse local environs This piece is the first one of this It is a composite of 18 photographs develop, I selected 18 and combined it such as Myakka River State Park, or line, and I am really pleased with the combined and printed on canvas. together on this larger canvas,” he said. while simply waiting for the traffic light reaction it has received.” “One day, I put some powder on a “I needed a title that would describe to change on a rainy afternoon. AJA is something of a departure puff and noticed this incredible design the process, hence 18 Occasions of Susi Wingenroth’s artwork titled from the paintings in Acevedo’s made by the powder,” Rodriquez Powder on a Puff.” Palm Queen is a woman’s portrait Introspection series that he featured in divulges of his inspiration and process Rodriguez is a Cape Coral fine painted on a frond from a queen palm. his solo show at the Sidney & Berne for the unconventional artwork. “I was art photographer and mixed media If Wingenroth’s name seems familiar, Davis Art Center a year ago during so taken, that I rushed to photograph artist. He uses a variety of cameras it’s because she is also one of five the height of the pandemic. Those it.” to capture images that contain rich artists juried into this year’s Alliance works contrasted people, influences The next day, an image reminiscent narrative, whether in the form of for the Arts Art Lives Here Billboard and experiences from his past against of waves crashing over rocks appeared abstract compositions formed by the Campaign. Her Art Lives Here work a blend of abstract and surrealist is titled Frame of Reference. The Lee imagery that gave them an otherworldly County School District arts educator sensibility. AJA, on the other hand, taught art at Canterbury School from possesses a more naturalistic, even May 2006 through August 2016, and primordial feel that connects with the Renaissance School from August 2001 viewer on a more organic, emotional through June 2016. She has a bachelor plane. of arts degree in fine and studio arts Alliance for the Arts is located at from University of Maryland College 10091 McGregor Boulevard in Fort Park. Myers. For more information, visit Khaysie Tiburcio is another artist www.artinlee.org/event/differentstrokes. exhibiting with her composition titled Tom Hall is both an amateur artist Child’s Play. and aspiring novelist who writes art “Child’s Play highlights our quest thrillers. He is in the final stages imagination,” she shared. “I included of completing his debut novel titled a few ironic elements that include the Art Detective. A former tax attorney, rabbit with the human foot for ‘good he lives in Estero with his fiancé and luck,’ and the goat and sheep playing their four cats.

members of the community each year. Peace Day The celebration involves the community coming together to celebrate all that’s Returns To right in the world, experiencing a single day of peace right here in Southwest New Location Florida. he 14th annual SWFL Peace Other activities at this year’s Peace Day Celebration will be held at Day Celebration include early morning TWa-Ke-Hatchee Park on Sunday, yoga, qigong, free crystal bowl therapy September 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and performances, an on-site licensed This family and pet-friendly event mental health counselor and her team, coincides with the International Day of free introductory acupuncture and free Peace, held on Tuesday, September 21. reiki. For the past 13 years, SWFL Peace Participants are encouraged to bring Day celebrations have been held at a blanket, yoga mat, or chair. Jaycee Park in Cape Coral and the Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park is located at Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers. 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers, Florida Each year, the annual celebration has 33908. For information on becoming featured food drives, pet drives, blood a vendor and/or Peace Day sponsor, drives, children’s activities, vendors, live contact Zachari VanDyne of SWFL art and live music to help hundreds of Peace Celebrations at swfl4peace@ email.com, or call 560-5224. THE RIVER - AUGUST 13, 2021 5

From left, Carl Wolaver, Lt. Alan Canfield, William Bogar, Ernie Urias and Eric Bivens photos provided Back to School with the Blue volunteers living in foster care or temporary homes students are now on the path to success attend. One aspiring law enforcement Foundation were given new backpacks filled with and will start the school year ready for the officer was presented with a badge and an folders, notebooks, writing utensils, art challenges that await.” honorary title of Sheriff for the Day. Hosts Backpack supplies and $100 Old Navy gift cards to At Back to School with the Blue, “As she left, she had a big smile on purchase school uniforms or clothing. students also were encouraged to write her face, which is what this event is all Giveaway The event was funded by the Shadow notes of appreciation to their Guardian about,” said Eric Bivens, a foundation he Guardian ad Litem Foundation, Wood Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit ad Litem volunteer advocates, which are board member and event chairman. 20th Judicial Circuit, distributed that supports programs for Southwest court-approved volunteer child advocates The Guardian ad Litem Foundation Tbackpacks filled with school supplies Florida residents in need. who serve as the voice for abused, recruits, trains and supports volunteer to more than 200 Southwest Florida “Foster families and those providing neglected and abandoned children in child advocates for youth in Collier, Lee, students. temporary shelter for students in the Southwest Florida. Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties The foundation’s 2nd annual Back to child welfare system do not always have About 170 children received their as they navigate the judicial, education School with the Blue backpack giveaway, the financial resources to afford new backpacks during the event, and and child welfare systems. For more in partnership with Lee County Sheriff’s school supplies every year,” said Jessica volunteers delivered 40 additional information, visit www.voicesforkids.org Office, was held recently at the Lee Stanfield, the foundation’s executive backpacks to local students unable to or call 533-1435. County Sheriff’s Office Community director. “Thanks to the generosity of Outreach Center at Edison Mall. Children our community partners, more than 200

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FortMyersOliveOil.com • 7101 Cypress Lake Dr. #57, Fort Myers, FL (Costco Plaza) 6 THE RIVER - AUGUST 13, 2021 Home And Grant To Assist Garden Show Residents With Returns This Fall Electric Costs he 2021 Semi-annual Fall Home he Lee Board of County & Garden Show will return to Commissioners recently voted to Tthe Caloosa Sound Convention Taccept $979,612 from the Florida Center on September 18 and 19 from Department of Economic Opportunity for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last fall, the Home & the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Garden Show was the first public event Program to assist residents with electric to be held at the new event center in costs or to prevent disconnection of downtown Fort Myers. electric services. “We are very excited to be returning This allocation will provide assistance to the Caloosa Sound Convention to about 1,000 households in the fiscal Center,” said Bill Anderson, president year ending September 30, 2022. Since of Expo Management that produces the May 2017, Lee County Human & Veteran Home & Garden Show. “Last year’s Services has received more than $5.5 show was a wonderful experience for our million in grant funds for the program. vendors and attendees, and this year’s To be eligible, household income must be show will be even bigger and better.” at or below 150 percent of the federal Now in its 25th year, the semi-annual Tim Martin conducts a food seminar at a previous Home & Garden Show photo provided poverty level. Home & Garden Show features more given away. “One year, we got 64 leads during The Low Income Home Energy than 110 local and regional companies “This is the perfect event for the show. Home improvement shows Assistance Program is one of many the that display and present products and current and future homeowners to gain are definitely one of our main sources of county commissioners have supported to services to homeowners. Jim Parks information and learn about products advertising,” he said. help residents facing economic challenges. from HGTV will serve as celebrity guest and services for their residences,” Expo Management Inc. was Other programs have included rental and will give three entertaining and Anderson said. established in Fort Myers in 1987. The assistance, business assistance, food bank educational seminars each day featuring “If you aren’t at this show, you company has successfully produced 563 assistance and childcare scholarships. Update your Kitchen and Bathroom, won’t get the leads it produces,” said events over the past 34 years. In 2021, Lee County Human & Veterans I Need Curb Appeal and Change My Joe Cooper, vice president of C & C they will operate 19 events in Florida, Services serves as a collaborative hub for Living Space. Construction and Remodeling, Inc. in Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. resources – federal, state, local, private and Attendees can experience the newest Fort Myers. For more information about the non-profit – designated to aid Lee County in-home improvement products and Cooper is the fourth generation of Home & Garden Show, contact residents through supportive programs and services inside and out from furnishings, his family in construction and has been David Pardi of Expo Management services. accessories, decorating and remodeling participating as a vendor for the past at 284-4597, email fldave@ For more information, visit www. ideas to landscaping and more. Hourly 15 years. The company specializes in expomanagementinc.com or visit leegov.com/dhs or call the department’s drawings and door prizes will also be interior remodeling of kitchens and baths. expomanagementinc.com. coordinated entry help line at 533-7996.

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Sunday 8 and 10:45 a.m. Jan 1 – Easter; 9 Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10 a.m., 3595 Broadway, 939-1218. com or call 395-1213. a.m. and 6 p.m., 881 Nuna Avenue, SAINT NICHOLAS MONASTERY THE RIVER - AUGUST 13, 2021 7 table and will be available to answer questions about Florida native plants. Several food and beverage vendors will be on site, including the Foodology Food Truck, Daddy Dee’s Ice Cream Parlor and Vibes and Spices. David Rojas will perform live music, and pollinator plants will be available for purchase in the Garden Shoppe. More than a dozen honey bee hives are managed by professional beekeepers at the estates. Historically, bees were critical to the site for pollination. As early as 1886, Edison instructed his caretaker to obtain bee hives to pollinate flowers and other plants on his property. Approximately one third of the food that humans consume each day requires pollination, including fruits, vegetables, nuts and other crops. Bees are also the primary pollinator for many beautiful Native diamondflowers is a member of the madder family and is listed as imperiled in South flowers that grow in the wild or are Florida by the Institute for Regional Conservation photo by Gerri Reaves cultivated for use in landscaping. Plant Smart fine-leaf bluets. This species might be In addition to Honey Bees, there are sprawling and vine-like or upright and a B. Keith Councell, president of the more than 4,000 native bee species Diamondflowers couple of feet tall. It forms clumps and is Beekeepers Association of Southwest Florida, in North America; more than 300 branched on the upper stems. examines honey bee hives at the estates by Gerri Reaves The white or pinkish flowers are photo provided of those are found in Florida, and of those, 29 are endemic (found only in iamondflowers (Houstonia trumpet-shaped with four pointed petals Honey Bee Day Florida). Due to pesticide use, disease nigricans var. nigricans) is a that resemble tiny crosses. Opposite leaves and parasites, bee populations have Dperennial wildflower of the are extremely narrow and about a half decreased considerably. Across the madder family. The Institute for Regional inch long with rolled edges. They turn And Plant Sale United States, some native bee species Conservation lists it as imperiled in South black when dry, thus the term nigricans have been added to the endangered list, Florida. in the binomial. This wildflower prefers full At The Estates such as the rusty-patched bumblebee, Native to Florida and the eastern and sun and sandy or alkaline soil. n celebration of National Honey Bee Bombus affinis, and seven species of the central U.S., it grows in dry, rocky areas Sources: Everglades Wildflowers Day, the public is invited to learn Hawaiian yellow-faced bees. and open woods and along roadsides. by Roger L. Hammer, www. Iabout honey bees at Edison and Ford “This is an opportunity for local It’s known by a number of pretty regionalconservation.org, and www. Winter Estates on Saturday, August 21 residents to learn about the important names that call attention to its delicate wildflower.org. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The itinerary will role bees play in our environment and slender stems and appearance, including Plant Smart explores the diverse flora of South Florida. include demonstrations and lectures, how everyone can help protect Honey narrowleaf bluets, baby’s breath and and a hands-on demonstration on bee Bees and the many Florida native bees keeping for children. Multiple vendors in their own home gardens,” said Debbie will be on site for a plant fair and sale, Hughes, horticulture director. with food trucks and live music. The Visitors will also be able to see the event is free (does not include tours, beginnings of a new Florida native museum or lab admission). wildflower demonstration garden, which MEET The Beekeepers Association of is being installed around the Honey Bee Southwest Florida will give lectures on apiary. Wildflowers will provide nectar honey bee ecology and plant pollination, and pollen for the honey bees and and demonstrations on an open hive, other pollinators. Future garden talks, THE honey extraction and bottling, and bee children’s programming and interpretive wax and candle making. They will also signs will provide more opportunities for have an observation hive, information visitors to learn about pollinators and the table and honey available for sale and benefits of utilizing native plants. SHELL tasting. In addition, the Florida Native For more information, visit www. Plant Society will have an information edisonford.org or call 334-7419. MAKERS “For more than 30 years, Hope has Camp Offered offered Rainbow Trails Camp to children who have experienced the loss of a loved SEE SPECTACULAR EXHIBITS To Help Heal one,” said Samira K. Beckwith, Hope OF MOLLUSKS AND SHELLS Healthcare president and CEO. “The Young Hearts pandemic has caused tremendous grief ENCOUNTER LIVE ANIMALS IN ope Healthcare will host its for so many families, making this camp OUR TOUCH POOLS Rainbow Trails Camp at the more vital and meaningful. Thankfully, HAlliance for the Arts on Sunday, through the efforts of our partners and BE WOWED BY OUR GIANT October 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 volunteers, we will be able to bring a PACIFIC OCTOPUS p.m. Children ages 6 to 17 who have smile to many children’s faces while providing comfort, friendship and joy.” experienced the loss of a loved one are ATTEND A KEEPER CHAT welcome to attend. There is no charge for the camp and The day camp offer campers creative, Hope will host an orientation via Zoom AT 11 A.M. DAILY stress-reducing activities like crafts, for parents, campers, and guardians recreation and singing, along with prior to the start. Lunch is provided. WIN A PRIZE ON OUR activities to support the grieving process. The deadline to submit applications is SCAVENGER HUNT Led by experienced Hope counselors October 18. and music and art therapists, campers To learn more about Rainbow Trails Camp or to register a camper, visit www. will receive healing care while learning 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd., Sanibel, FL Open Daily to cope with complex emotions after the hopehcs.org/rainbowtrailscamp. For loss of a family member or friend. more information, contact Kay Kelly at (239) 395-2233 • ShellMuseum.org 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 333-4256 or [email protected]. 8 THE RIVER - AUGUST 13, 2021 Mangrove Snapper Mania by Capt. Matt Mitchell ots of bait and lots of fish Lgo hand in hand. The amount of hatch bait we are witnessing all through the area is just nuts. Taking a live well full of this generally small bait and live chumming is giving our clients amazing nonstop action on a wide variety of species. Everything that swims is dialed in on this plentiful bait. What this bait lacks in size it makes up for in sheer numbers and is easily caught in large amounts. For clients looking for a bag of fillets, mangrove snapper fishing has been the call. July and August are our best months for this outstanding annual Another successful morning of mangrove snapper fishing photo provided fishery. Though we have mangrove snapper here all year, the average size fool these snapper. Some of the largest All summer long, mangrove snapper extremely moist. Many of my clients of these fish is much larger during these ones we have been catching have been are the favorite of my clients who want prefer to simply take the fillets to a hot summer months. Mangrove snapper out on the open flats. Watch for these to cook the day’s catch. Generally, I local restaurant and have the catch are very abundant with a 10-inch fish to swarm and pop on chum in the fillet them and describe the flesh as cooked immediately after the charter. I minimum size and a five fish-per-person many white sand holes on the grass mild, sweet and firm. These fillets can personally can’t think of a better lunch limit. Although its legal to keep a flats. Docks and creek mouths have be cooked lots of different ways and than the fresh fish you just caught. 10-inch snapper, they yield very little also been a good choice to get in on will even hold up well on a hot grill. Capt. Matt Mitchell has been meat, a 12-inch or larger fish is much the action. I’ve had one favorite dock in Another option is to cook the fish fishing local waters since he moved more ideal to fillet. the southern sound that has an insane whole after you scale, gut and gill them. to Sanibel in 1980. He now lives Live shiners have been the most amount of snapper its holding. Basically, Score the skin and season before you in St. James City and works as a successful way to catch these fish. It everyday this week, it’s given up a limit grill, fry, bake or even steam. Cooking back country fishing guide. If you takes small hooks, leader and baits to of mangrove snapper. A few scoops of the fish whole gives you not only a have comments or questions, email live chum and it just explodes with fish. great presentation, it keeps the flesh [email protected].

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Charles Dachton (center with check) and other award winners photo provided to get directly involved in Everglades benefits.” 2 pythons Another Success conservation through invasive species “The fact that the Ultimate Grand Longest Python Grand Prize, removal. Prize winner is a novice and not a Professional – $1,500, Dusty Crum, 15 For Florida Python “Everglades restoration and the professional python hunter demonstrates feet, 5 inches; Novice – $1,500, Brandon protection of water resources has been a that, with the right training and education, Call, 15 feet, 9 inches Challenge top priority of my administration since day even beginners can make a difference Longest Python Second Place Prize, one,” said Gov. Ron DeSantis. “Invasive in removing Burmese pythons,” said Professional – $750, Myron Looker, 12 he 2021 Florida Python Challenge Burmese pythons have wreaked havoc Chauncey Goss, chairman of the South feet, 4.5 inches; Novice – $750, Shawn yielded unprecedented results this in the Everglades, negatively impacting Florida Water Management District Allen, 13 feet, 8 inches year with participants removing T the ecosystem and biodiversity. At my Governing Board. “We thank Gov. Ron Additional participants who are 223 invasive Burmese pythons from direction, FWC and the South Florida DeSantis for his leadership, inspiring members or veterans of the U.S. military south Florida. More than 600 people Water Management District have taken people from all over the country to get also received prizes. participated in the 10-day competition, steps to increase python removal efforts, involved with this effort.” Burmese pythons are not native to designed to increase awareness about and the unprecedented success of the This year, Virtual Business Services Florida and negatively impact native invasive species and the threats they pose 2021 Florida Python Challenge is a great provided the $10,000 reward for species. They are found primarily in to Florida’s ecology. example of the progress Florida has made the Ultimate Grand Prize while the and around the Everglades ecosystem in Charles Dachton won the $10,000 battling these invasive species. Removing Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida south Florida where they prey on birds, Ultimate Grand Prize for removing 41 more than 200 Burmese pythons is a provided the additional prizes. Visit mammals and other reptiles. A female pythons. The longest python removed in victory for our state as well as for the www.flpythonchallenge.org for more Burmese python can lay 50 to 100 eggs the competition was 15 feet, 9 inches by native animals that live here.” information. at a time. Since 2000, more than 13,000 Dusty Crum. “Thanks to the leadership of Gov.Ron Prize winners include: Burmese pythons have been removed Under the leadership of Gov. Ron DeSantis, we have made great progress Ultimate Grand Prize – $10,000, from the state of Florida. DeSantis, the Florida Fish and Wildlife in removing invasive pythons from Charles Dachton, 41 pythons The public can help control invasive Conservation Commission (FWC), South the Everglades ecosystem,” said FWC Most Pythons Grand Prize, Professional species by reporting nonnative fish and Florida Water Management District and Chairman Rodney Barreto. “Removing – $2,500, Donna Kalil, 19 pythons; wildlife to the FWC’s Invasive Species the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida more than 100 recently hatched pythons Novice – $2,500, Juan Gonzalez, 8 Hotline at 888-483-4681, by reporting host the Florida Python Challenge to from the wild has stopped these snakes pythons; Tom Hobbs, 6 pythons sightings online at www.ivegot1.org or continue raising awareness about invasive before they could disperse and cause Most Pythons Second Place, by downloading the IveGot1 smartphone species in Florida and their impacts. The future impacts to our native wildlife. That’s Professional – $750, Kurt Cox, 15 app. For more information, visit www. annual competition encourages people a great accomplishment with exponential pythons; Novice – $750, Derek Reynolds, myfwc.com/nonnatives.

Mound House admission, a tasting and person; does not include Mound House and 21 at 2 p.m. Learn to hunt, fish and Mound House one full craft beer, and a one-hour class admission; Mound House members free. make masks and pottery. on making Native American pottery out Untold Stories Guided Tour – For Latino History Outside Guided Tour – Outdoor Nature of modeling clay. advance registration adults; August 19 and 21, at 1 p.m. for all ages; August 17 and 19 at 11 a.m. necessary. Learn about individual stories along Learn about the Latino fishing village And Education Newton Beach Park Guided Beach with a dose of island history through the known as a “Rancho” that existed on the Walk – for all ages; each Tuesday and Mound House museum, native gardens shell mound between the ancient Calusa he Mound House, the oldest Thursday; weather permitting. Free and majestic grounds. Adults $15; Mound and Anglo-Pioneer eras. Cost: $5 per standing structure on Fort Myers outdoor nature program. Parking is $3 House members free. person; does not include Mound House Beach, is offering an array of T per hour; one hour generally enough. Junior Explorers – children age 2 admission; Mound House members free. outdoor nature and education programs Meet at the thatched hut closest to the to age 5 with their adult guardians at New “Latino History” Outside Guided each month. beach; no registration necessary; Newton Newton Beach Park on August 13 and Tour The Mound House offers new Beach Park is located at 4650 Estero 18 at 1 p.m. Junior Explorers learn about Mangroves by Kayak Tour – Ages 12 programs the next two Fridays. To Boulevard. the environment, culture and early life and older; weather permitting. August celebrate Friday the 13th, it hosts the Garden Outside Guided Tour – All skills such as language, numbers, fine 18 at 9 a.m. Cost: $45-per-person; “Spooky Kayak Tour” at 9 a.m. Hear ages; August 14 and 17 at 1 p.m. Stroll motor and socializing. Cost: $2-per-child, Mound House members $15. Advance folklore legends about pirates, mermaids through the Mound House gardens to with adult guardians and Mound House reservations necessary; private tours and other tall tales while paddling. Cost discover how its unique plants conserve members free; no reservations necessary. available. is $45 per person, while Mound House water and protect wildlife, while learning Newton Beach Park is mid-island at 4650 Social distancing and unvaccinated members pay $15; advance registration how the Calusa and other Native Estero Boulevard. visitors are encouraged to wear masks. necessary; all paddling equipment is Americans used them in their daily lives. Family Fun Kayak Tour – Ages 6 and The Mound House is located at 451 provided. Cost: $5 per person; does not include older; weather permitting; August 14 and Connecticut Street with overflow parking On Friday, August 20, the Mound Mound House admission; Mound House 21 at 9 a.m. Cost: $25 per person age at 216 Connecticut Street on Fort Myers House hosts Build & Brew, which features members free. 13 and older; $15 per person ages 6 to Beach. For details, reservations and pottery-making along with local craft beer Shell Mound Outside Guided Tour – 12; includes all equipment. monthly programs schedule, call 765- and tasting. Tickets are $40 per person, All ages; August 14 and 17 at 11 a.m. Cool Calusa Tools – families with 0865 or visit www.moundhouse.org. Mound House members $30; includes and August 19 at 2 p.m.; Cost: $5 per children ages 6 and older on August 14 THE RIVER - AUGUST 13, 2021 11 too returns much of its team from last customers in the least amount of time. season. In the event of an outage, customers Expect a lot of buzz around the can view the LCEC Outage Map at Sunshine Series this year, thanks www.lcec.net to stay informed as to 6’6” senior Hansel Emmanuel of restoration takes place. Customers can Life Christian Academy (Kissimmee), rest assured knowing that LCEC works a Dominican player who moved to 24/7/365 to deliver the power that Orlando less than a year ago and has energizes our community. gone viral for his flashy dunks, passes and shooting against top talent, despite losing one arm to an accident when Maintenance he was six years old. Miami Norland (Miami), Tampa Catholic (Tampa) and Scheduled For Choctawhatchee (Fort Walton Beach) round out the four-team bracket. Toll Facility And the Hugh Thimlar Tribute continues this year honoring the he City of Sanibel has received legendary college and high school notice from Lee County of coach. This year’s games will feature Tscheduled preventive maintenance Christopher Columbus (Miami) against work at the Sanibel Toll Facility. hometown Southwest Florida Christian Work will be performed beginning (Fort Myers). As coach of then-Edison Monday, August 23. Crews will Junior College, Thimlar created a junior pressure wash, seal and hand paint the college national powerhouse over 26 toll-lane structures and the building. The seasons. Overall, he won 604 games maintenance work will be done between As always, expect top ranked players at the Culligan City of Palms Classic in December over 40 seasons as a head coach in 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through photo provided Indiana and Florida. He also founded Saturday and is expected to continue (Akron, Ohio); Calvary Christian (Fort the City of Palms tournament, then until September 3. Basketball Classic Lauderdale); Charlotte (Punta Gorda); called The News-Press Christmas No work will be done during Labor Dr. Phillips (Orlando); Gill St. Bernard’s Basketball Tournament, in 1973, with Day weekend. The county urges Returns With (Gladstone, New Jersey); Greensboro six teams competing at Edison in a motorists to use caution. Intermittent Day (Greensboro, North Carolina); regional tournament. lane closures will be necessary in the Prized Field Isidore Newman (New Orleans, Suncoast Credit Union Arena is work areas. At least two lanes will Louisiana); Orlando Christian Prep located on the campus of Florida remain open at all times. fter a one-year layoff, the For questions regarding this excitement is building as the 48th (Orlando); St. John’s (Washington, SouthWestern State College at 13351 D.C.); and Whitney Young (Chicago, FSW Parkway in Fort Myers. Visit www. maintenance repair project, contact ACulligan City of Palms Classic Betsy Clayton, communications director Illinois) cityofpalmsclassic.com for tickets and field is set for the tournament, which at Lee County Government, via email will be held at Suncoast Credit Union The always exciting Signature Series tournament information. features several powerhouse teams as at [email protected] or Lee DOT’s Arena from December 17 to 22. Rob Radford at 533-0110. A star-studded field will once again well, led by Arizona Compass Prep take to the hardwood in Fort Myers School (Chandler, Arizona). Compass Electrical Outage for the holiday event, led by defending Prep reached the semis of the GEICO tournament and national champion Nationals last season and put a scare Map Available Montverde (Florida) Academy. IMG into No. 1 Montverde twice. Combine Academy (Lincolnton, North Carolina) eliability is of the utmost Academy in Bradenton, the 2019 City importance at Lee County Electric of Palms runner-up, will also make a makes its way to the City of Palms after being put on the high school hoops RCooperative (LCEC). Employees return trip to Fort Myers, hoping to work around the clock to keep the lights walk away with this year’s title. map with an upset of Oak Hill Academy in the 2019-20 opener. A year later, on for customers, but even with that Montverde will be led by ESPN’s No. dedication, power outages can and do 2, No. 6 and No. 13 ranked seniors, the Goats followed that up with a No. 15 national finish (MaxPreps). The happen. Power outages can result from Jalen Duren, Dariq Whitehead and a variety of causes including storms, Skyy Clark, respectively. IMG will tournament will bring international flair to Fort Myers with the presence of animals, vehicle accidents, fallen trees counter with ESPN’s No. 14 and No. and even sailboats coming into contact 25 ranked seniors, Jaden Bradley and Crestwood Preparatory out of Toronto, Canada. This program has been a with power lines. Eric Dailey, Jr. Combined, Montverde When an outage is detected and/ and IMG have 10 of ESPN’s top 100 fixture on the Canadian basketball scene for years, and they return much or reported, field crews are dispatched seniors. as soon as possible to impacted areas. The stellar lineup of teams doesn’t of their squad from last season. Victory Rock Prep (Bradenton) is coming off Restoration begins with repairs that end there. Four-time USA Today restore service to the largest number of National Coach of the Year Steve Smith an SIAA state championship and it brings the fabled Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia) program back to the City of Palms for the second time in four years. They’re led by one of the top juniors in the nation, 6’3” Caleb Foster. Georgia Class 7A state champion Milton High School (Alpharetta, Georgia) makes its first trip to the City of Palms after coming off a run to the quarterfinals of the GEICO Nationals on the Suncoast Credit Union Arena court back in April. Milton’s basketball program has been on the rise for several years and nearly shocked IMG at GEICO. In addition to those outstanding teams, the main bracket also features Ballard (Louisville, Kentucky); Berkmar (Lilburn, Georgia); Buchtel 12 THE RIVER - AUGUST 13, 2021 Book Review not to end. Each member of the club experience senior moments and reflect contributes a different skill but all are on growing old, which adds humor along The Thursday together in their goal to get to the bottom with poignancy. He blends in many of his of a violent crime that baffled the police own unique touches that make the book Murder Club and enabled someone to get away with fiendishly clever and brilliantly funny. I murder. They end up with a long list of can’t remember when I have laughed out by Di Saggau suspects including a rival Polish builder, loud so many times reading a novel. As it oopers Chase a lapsed priest, Ron’s boxer son and says on the inside cover, Richard Osman is a British Curran’s erstwhile business partner, the has employed all of his considerable Cretirement shady and slippery property developer Ian wit and intelligence to give us just the village in the lush, Ventham. When Ventham falls dead, they curl-up-and-read novel we need right rolling countryside find themselves tracking two killers and now. It is pure enjoyment, so prepare of Kent, where questioning if one might even live within yourself for the flat-out pleasure of this once a week four their retirement village. book. It’s another one that is on my book friends living there Osman allows his main characters to club list. – Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibraham and Ron – meet in the Jigsaw Prepare for after school – Review Room to investigate unsolved murders. with your children what to do if they They call themselves the Thursday School Smart get home after school and you are not Murder Club. Joyce, is a widow and by Shelley M. there. Be very specific, particularly former nurse, pining for another resident, Greggs, NCSP with young children. Put a note card but not as innocent as she seems. We get ear in their backpack with the name(s) and to know her best, thanks to her many Readers, number(s) of a neighbor who is home diary entries throughout the book. She Most during the day as well as a number keeps us updated on what’s going on D of you will be where you can be reached. If you have with the crime-busting quartet. Ibraham image provided preparing to start not already done so, have your children is a former therapist who understands aged sleuths become immersed in their a more typical meet neighbor contacts to reaffirm the the darker side of human nature. He’s first live case. This one has a real corpse new school year backup support personally. fastidious and methodical. Ron is a and somewhere there is a real killer. soon, after many Review your child’s schoolbooks – former socialist firebrand who is still The foursome charm Police Constable months of differing Talk about what your children will be causing trouble. He has a warm heart and Donna De Freitas, a guest speaker at the school attendance learning during the year. Share your a hot head. And Elizabeth, well, no one is village, and together they set out to get configurations. Getting a new school enthusiasm for the subjects and your quite sure of who she really is, but she’s to the bottom of things. The members year off to a good start can influence confidence in your children’s ability definitely not a woman to underestimate use their diverse skills to solve a series of children’s attitude, confidence and to master the content. Reinforce the as she was allegedly a spy in a past life. interconnected crimes. performance, both socially and natural progression of the learning When Tony Curran, a dangerous The book is full of dry wit and academically. The transition from process that occurs over the school year. crook who’s about to be fired from the charming characters who draw you in summer to school can be difficult for Learning skills take time and repetition. village, is found bludgeoned to death, the and actually leave you wanting the book both children and parents. Even children Encourage your children to be patient, who are eager to return to class must attentive and positive. adjust to the greater levels of activity, Send a brief note to your child’s structure and, for some, pressures teacher – Let the teachers know that associated with school life. The degree you are interested in getting regular of adjustment depends on the child, but feedback on how and what your parents can help their children (and the children are doing in school. Be sure rest of the family) manage the increased to attend back-to-school night and pace of life by planning ahead, being introduce yourself to the teachers. 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Praise them for Shelley Greggs is former faculty at prompt response to morning schedules Florida SouthWestern State College, and bus pickups. where she taught psychology and Leave plenty of extra time – Make education courses. She is also a sure your children have plenty of time to nationally certified school psychologist get up, eat breakfast and get to school. and consultant for School “More than a meticulously researched chronicle of the disasters For very young children taking the Consultation Services, a private bus, pin to their shirt or backpack an that shaped Fort Myers, this book details the historical moment of educational consulting company. index card with pertinent information, Questions for publication may be each blaze, creating a rich portrait of a community forged and tempered including their teacher’s name and bus addressed to [email protected] or by fire. A must-read for anyone interested in area history, with riches number, as well as daytime contact at www.schoolconsultationservices. for newcomers and experts alike.” - Amy Bennett Williams information. com. THE RIVER - AUGUST 13, 2021 13 Health First has publicly discussed the lifestyle and their children to have a safe space to practices that keep him in top shape Nonprofit Hires live and additional support they may need A Medal-Worthy – emphasizing sleep, mindfulness and as they age out of the system. a plant-based diet. Brady attributes his Executive Director “The girls have already made a Lesson From The massive success both on and off the ur Mother’s significant impact on me in the short football field and off to his disciplined Home time I have been in this role,” said Miller. 2020 Olympics lifestyle. In his 2017 book The TB12 “I often find myself thinking about them O(OMH) has Method (which refers to Brady’s No. 12 and their babies, and they have clearly by Julie hired Alicia Miller jersey number), Brady focuses on natural, already left their marks on my heart. I Rosenberg, MD to fulfill the role of healthier ways of exercising, training and executive director. know I have found my perfect fit with this lympic living. He also addresses the need to stay Miller will lead the organization, and I look forward to the gold was mentally engaged to succeed. organization in impact that we will make on the lives of Oin sight at The strong connection between achieving its mission these young women in our community.” the 2020 Tokyo self-care and performance applies not of helping teen Miller’s extensive background in Olympic games only to top athletes, but to all of us. It’s mothers and their nonprofit leadership makes her the ideal when Simone OK to take care of yourself; in fact, it’s children transition fit for this position. Before joining OMH, Biles unexpectedly the only way to win. from foster care to Alicia Miller Miller served as the executive director for announced her What is self-care? Self-care is any stable, productive The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center decision to “take action or behavior that helps you to lives by breaking the cycle of generational and the adoption specialist for The a step back.” sharpen your mental and physical poverty. Children’s Network. She was named one The superstar gymnast withdrew from health. Self-care requires discipline, “We are taking Our Mother’s Home of Gulfshore Business’ 40 under 40 in Olympic competitions unexpectedly, tough-mindedness, an understanding of to the next level,” said Miller. “We want 2019, and she was recognized as the indicating that she was suffering from the personal priorities and respect for oneself. to be more than just a home for our girls. Cape Coral Community Foundation’s “twisties.” Gymnasts describe the twisties Five examples of self-care include: We want to offer them the educational Executive Director of the Year in 2020. as a sense of losing control of their body 1) Remind yourself that you matter resources and tools that they need to live Miller is an active member of the mid-trick and losing sense of where they and therefore it is important to spend successful, happy, safe and productive Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, a are in the air. Such a situation can lead to time and energy on taking care of lives. We take pride in supporting these graduate of Leadership SWFL and is serious and even catastrophic injury. yourself. young women as they work toward living currently one of three 2021 Women in Prior to her decision to withdraw from 2) Be patient with yourself and an independent life with their children. Business APEX finalists. Miller graduated both the team final and the women’s recognize that you are human; you will Each one of them has the potential for from the University of Florida with a individual all-around, Biles had openly make mistakes. a bright and beautiful future, and we are bachelor’s degree in psychology and a spoken about the monumental pressure 3) Say no to situations or people that proud to guide them on the right path.” minor in secondary education. and mental strain that she endured during could trigger you in a negative way or In her role, Miller will oversee the In her free time, Miller enjoys Olympic competition. She said of her jeopardize your wellbeing. (Simone Biles development of a new transitional home spending time with family, including her decision to withdraw: “It’s OK sometimes said “no” to participating in Olympic for young mothers who are aging out of two young children and dog. to even sit out the big competitions to events when she believed that her the foster care system. Currently, OMH To learn more about Our Mother’s focus on yourself, because it shows how mental state could lead to an unsafe is unable to provide long-term housing Home or schedule a meeting with Alicia strong of a competitor and person that performance). for girls after they turn age 18. This Miller, call 267-4663 or visit www.ourm you really are, rather than just battle 4) Invest in yourself. Follow your transitional home will allow young women othershome.org. through it.” dreams and ambitions. Biles’ decision to prioritize her mental 5) Focus forward. Don’t dwell on the health and wellbeing above all else is a past but rather learn from past events medal-worthy lesson for us all – we must and experiences. protect our bodies and minds to achieve In conclusion, one of the most peak performance. important take-aways from the 2020 A recognition of the need to prioritize Tokyo Olympics was that it is essential mental health and wellbeing is not new to prioritize self-care especially when the among elite athletes. Tennis star Naomi stakes are high. Self-care is imperative Osaka pulled out of the French Open for good health and wellbeing, but it does CELEBRATING 25 YEARS LECTURE SERIES in May for similar reasons. In an essay not come easy for many of us. Engaging for TIME magazine, she wrote: “I think a coach or therapist for support may Register online at: ShellMuseum.org/lecture-series we can almost universally agree that be helpful as you proceed along your Free, virtual program, presented via Zoom. each of us is a human being and subject self-care journey. to feelings and emotions.” Swimmer Julie Rosenberg, MD, is a global Michael Phelps, the most decorated healthcare leader, medical consultant Olympian in history, has openly suffered and the author of two books, Beyond AUGUST 24 · 5 PM from anxiety and depression, and is now the Mat and Be True. For more a prominent advocate for mental health. information, visit her website at www. 8,000 YEARS OF SHELLS IN THE One of my personal sports heroes drjulierosenberg.com. For consulting AMERICAN SOUTHEAST: Archaeological is football great Tom Brady. Brady and speaking requests, email inquiries to [email protected]. 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Trusts are harder to challenge than wills are because you operate under Do I Need A Trust? the trust during your life, as opposed to a will that doesn’t have legal significance until your death. Since you have been operating under the provisions of your trust for your by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified lifetime, the theory goes that you had a greater understanding of the trust contents and Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA that it was likely consistent with your intent. ne of the most common questions I encounter in my So, all of the previously mentioned reasons speak to the benefits of a revocable practice. That question goes something like this, “I’m not living trust without consideration to whether you are a millionaire or have a taxable Oa millionaire and my estate is not taxable, so I don’t need estate. a trust, do I?” ©2021 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more at www.floridaestateplanning.com. Whether you would benefit from a revocable living trust does not really have any relation to whether your estate might be subject to tax. A revocable living trust helps you if you should become disabled, for example. In the event of your disability, or if you are simply unable to manage your investments or pay your Disabilities Group bills because of age or infirmity, the successor trustee of your revocable living trust can step in and do these things for you. Awarded $5,000 Revocable living trusts are also private documents. In contrast to wills, which are ee Association for Remarkable filed with the probate court after your demise, and are available for anyone to review, Citizens (LARC) has been awarded trusts are not filed with any public court in the event of your disability or in the event L$5,000 from Duffy’s Foundation. of your death. The donation was a part of Duffy’s Further, Florida statutes enhance the privacy of your revocable trust when Estero locationv grand re-opening. The transferring assets into your trust. Brokerage firms have, in the past, requested a copy grant will help LARC, an organization of your trust when you transferred your brokerage account into the trust. The new serving people with intellectual and Florida statutes provide that the brokerage firm may rely upon a brief “certificate of developmental disabilities, provide trust” and a “trustee’s affidavit” to verify the trust and trustee. programs and services that help Many of you already know that trusts help avoid the probate process for the assets individuals with disabilities achieve. The that have been transferred into the trust. 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significantly more funding and resources Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force. Under the Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Discussion Held for red tide research and management. the governor’s direction, the task force Technology Development Initiative, This support is critical as we join together adopted an initial short-term, top-priority a partnership between FWC and On Red Tide for a long-term approach to complicated focus on key issues associated with red Mote Marine Laboratory to develop lorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ecological issues.” tide. The task force continues to meet at technologies and approaches to control Commission (FWC) Executive “Algal blooms have the ability least quarterly to further the state’s efforts and mitigate red tide and its impacts. Director Eric Sutton and Florida to impact environmental health as to combat red tide. Senate Bill 1552 provided a $3 million F well as the economic health of our Since 2019, the state has dedicated annual appropriation to the initiative for Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Interim Secretary Shawn Hamilton communities,” said Hamilton. “Today, more than $14.5 million to the Center six years, totaling $18 million. joined affected stakeholders recently to we were able to hear directly from for Red Tide Research at FWC, which Learn more about what the discuss Florida’s multifaceted efforts to stakeholders about their needs and ways was created in 2019 at Gov. DeSantis’ state is doing to protect Florida’s combat red tide. During the roundtable, we can enhance our collaborative efforts request. Additionally, in his first legislative waterways and stay up-to-date with hosted at the FWC Fish and Wildlife to combat red tide. Effectively addressing session, Gov. DeSantis signed into law real-time water quality status at www. Research Institute, DEP highlighted these impacts requires an all-hands-on- Senate Bill 1552, which established protectingfloridatogether.gov. funding it is allocating to bolster local deck approach at both the local and state response efforts mitigating the impacts of levels. Thanks to the leadership of Gov. DeSantis, DEP is able to provide funding forthcoming. Motorists traveling First, red tide in the greater Tampa Bay area. Two-Way Traffic Second and Seaboard streets through In response to this red tide event, the assistance to our local partners for monitoring and mitigation solutions.” the construction zone are strongly state has been engaged with stakeholders Conversion Phase encouraged to sign up for construction and is in the process of executing “While red tide has existed for centuries, we know that excess nutrients ontractors will start construction and traffic updates at www.cfm2way. grant agreements with Pinellas and com. Hillsborough counties. in our coastal waterbodies exacerbate and this month on Phase I of the First encourage the presence of harmful algal Street and Second Street Two-Way The conversion of the First and “Having spent much of my life in C Second streets corridors from one- Southwest Florida, I know that red tide blooms, including red tide,” said Florida Traffic Conversion project, according to Chief Science Officer Dr. Mark Rains. City of Fort Myers officials. Construction way to two-way streets will improve blooms can cause significant impacts neighborhood safety, lower speed limits, to our local communities,” said Sutton. “The Blue-Green Algae Task Force is is expected to take approximately 12 committed to working with the Harmful months, due to manufacturing and simplify access points, improve safety for “Today, DEP Interim Secretary Shawn all users (motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, Hamilton and I were able to view Algal Bloom Task Force to identify delivery challenges of traffic signal gaps in our understanding and develop materials. Phase I of this project is and transit) and add to downtown firsthand the impacts of the current evacuation routes in case of hurricanes or bloom in the Tampa Bay area. We also strategies based on sound science and expected to be completed in summer thorough research to mitigate both the 2022. other emergencies. spent time with stakeholders and local For more complete project leadership to ensure we are providing short- and long-term effects of harmful Contractors are expected to begin algal blooms.” bringing in equipment and materials, information, view a video of the new information, scientific data and the latest traffic movements planned, or to sign-up efforts of all partners regarding red tide Upon taking office, Gov. DeSantis placing erosion control devices outlined a bold approach to tackle throughout the project area, and setting for construction updates, visit www. research and management. Since his first cfm2way.com or contact the city’s public day in office, Gov. Ron DeSantis has Florida’s critical water issues in Executive up traffic signs and devices. Construction Order 19-12 (Achieving More Now is expected to begin at the Palm information consultant for the project at been a staunch advocate of improving 337-1071 or 877-496-1076 (toll free) or our state’s water quality, dedicating for Florida’s Environment), including Beach Boulevard and Seaboard Street the reactivation of the long-dormant intersection. More information will be email [email protected]. THE RIVER - AUGUST 13, 2021 15 Foundation granted $30,000 to support Superior Interiors biggest features holding the room back BGCLC’s Youth Employment for high from growing up with your teenager. school students. Funding also supported Make The Room We recommend going with a neutral educational activities, such as STEM tone, such as off-white or light gray, and reading, along with unique learning More Mature and speaking with color through the opportunities, recreation, health and accessories and details. wellness programs, field trips and more. For Your Teen If you want to keep the original “Bank of America is committed to carpeting but still feel like the flooring by Marcia Feeney investing in our youth by increasing their needs a change, add an area rug. You can access to jobs, community engagement s kids grow put a large one under the bed or add a opportunities and leadership older, their small carpet to the foot of the bed or near development,” said Gerri Moll, Atastes change. another seating arrangement in the room. president, Bank of America Southwest They start to like Create a study or hobby space – While Florida. “Young adults are the future different music, new we recommend that the bedroom space of Southwest Florida, which is why we styles of clothing. remains free of distraction for adults, are partnering with the Boys & Girls With maturity comes teens are still kids at heart who do more Clubs of Lee County to provide paid a need to mix things in their bedrooms than sleep. Creating opportunities for students to gain job up, specifically in a small space that they can retreat to for fun, such as a book nook, vanity, or experience while developing a diverse a way that mimics desk for studying and homework, will be pipeline of talent for the region.” their evolving likes, wants and needs. utilized often. Think of it as an upgraded The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee activity table if you will. County recognizes these outstanding Revamping their bedroom design and decor is the perfect opportunity to Upgrade the bed – Now that you have Students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee partners who understand the needs of a teenager in the house, it may be a good County photo provided the community and are willing to step embrace this change in life, giving them a place to relax and retreat after a long day. time to think about retiring the twin bed. in and assist the organization to have This will automatically add maturity to the a lasting impact on our youth and the Teens crave a space that not only looks Foundations great but makes them feel comfortable room, and you can also invest in a new community. Through their generosity, headboard for more impact. BGCLC is able to create an exciting, too. After all, do you really think your Support Programs teen is still into the bright walls and decals Let your teen accessorize – While your engaging and educational Summer of their favorite cartoon characters? teenager should be present for the entire For Local Youth Enrichment Program where youth Making your teen’s room look project, be sure to let them take the reins were able to explore new things such he Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee more mature does not have to involve when it comes to all the final touches. as nutrition/culinary classes, karate, Wall art, lighting, window treatments County (BGCLC) is hosting a a construction zone on the top level dance and basketball training along with of your home. With a few simple tips and tabletop accessories will bring the Tsummer enrichment program for project-based learning activities that room together and give your teen the and tricks, you can make the necessary youth ages 6 to 18 in the community, focus on areas such as STEM, reading satisfaction of a complete space, that thanks to grants they received from the arrangements to get this room to the and cultural exploration. place it needs to be. reflects their tastes and interests. Schulze Family Foundation and the Bank “The last year has been challenging Marcia Feeney is an interior designer of America Charitable Foundation. Start with the foundation – The for all of us, but especially our youth. wall color and carpeting may be the on Sanibel/Captiva Islands. She can be The Schulze Family Foundation We wanted to ensure that we delivered reached at [email protected]. donated $30,000 towards scholarships, quality programs over the summer that which offered families financial support allowed our youth to learn new things to allow many young children in the but also have some fun,” said BGCLC community the ability to attend summer CEO Denise Gergley. programs. The generous donation also Donations and grants are vital helped fund the “Summer Brain Gain” to BGCLC’s programming and the Becoming a Florida curriculum, which is project-based community. Every day, one out of four learning activities designed to reduce children leave school with no place Resident is Easy! summer learning loss. to go, putting them at risk of being “We are pleased to award our first unsupervised, unguided and unsafe. Escaping Your Former State’s Taxing grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Lee During the summer, an alarming three Authority is the Hard Part! County and support the important work out of four kids lack access to summer they do to keep students fully engaged learning programs, increasing their risk during critical summer months,” said of learning loss and putting them at Mary Beth Geier, Florida director for the a disadvantage before the school year Get Your Free Guide Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation. starts. The way a child spends their time “By providing greater access to children after school and during the summer can Today! and families in Lee County, our significantly impact the path they take. investment is helping to ensure more To learn more about the Boys & Girls local children reach their full potential.” Club of Lee County or how to help, visit Learn How States Trap The Bank of America Charitable www.bgclee.org. You Even if You’ve declared Florida Residency!! 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I’m sharing kind LED system that will also spotlight there were none at the Tokyo Olympics. At the Sochi Winter Games in 2014, the Tmore on the much of the 159 acres of corn that Despite no fans, the consensus was Cuban-American athlete won silver as part Olympics and a surround the ballpark. The right field fence that the games were a success, but 294 of the U.S. 5,000-meter relay team. He “post preview” of has a unique design that accentuates the players unfortunately were quarantined also won a silver medal in Tokyo when the the Field of Dreams corn through a fine mesh seven-foot-high or sent home due to testing positive for U.S. lost to Japan in the baseball finals. game, based on green chain link fence with offset vertical COVID-19, including Florida tennis star Reagrding good news stories coming the movie. My support posts – meaning the posts will Coco Gauff. In all, a total of 11,091 out of the Olympics, this is from The wife, Laurie, and actually be in the corn. athletes, representing 206 countries, Bridge. “Heartbreaking and inspiring I drove out to From the MLB press release, a little competed in 41 different sports and 339 stories of the refugee team this year Dyersville, Iowa background on the movie and the site. events. The U.S. won the most medals following the first ever participation of from Chicago to see “Since 1989, the Lansing Family Farm by far and the most gold medals, besting 10 refugee athletes at the Rio Games in what preparations Major League Baseball has been a popular tourist attraction, China by one, 39 to 38, and 88 countries 2016. This year’s 29 athletes belong to (MLB) was making for the Thursday now known as the Field of Dreams Movie won at least one medal with 63 countries 13 National Olympic Committees and night, August 12 game with the Yankees Site. In 2011, the field was purchased by winning their first gold medals ever, both competed in 12 different sports, including facing the White Sox, the first time MLB Denise Stillman and a group of investors new Olympic records. Bermuda, the six athletes who had competed in Rio.” game played a game in Iowa. Beyond with the goal of preserving the Field Philippines and Qatar won their first gold. Although they came close to winning a the original Field of Dreams, we found a of Dreams and creating a special place Burkina Faso, Turkmenistan and San medal in taekwondo, the refugee team has huge temporary baseball stadium being for baseball fans, tournament players Marino, with the fifth smallest population yet to medal at the games. Still, what a constructed, surrounded by 159 acres and families. The 1989 movie Field of in the world, all won medals for the first great humanitarian thing to do. of Dekalb corn. In fact, the 8,000 fans Dreams starred Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta, time. Congrats to them. Howard Prager is the son-in-law of lucky enough to snag tickets will walk James Earl Jones and Amy Madigan. It What moments stood out for you? longtime columnist Ed Frank. Prager on a specially constructed path through was nominated for an Academy Award for Several athletes stood out for me and CBS is a sports enthusiast from the Chicago the cornfields from the original Field of Best Picture in 1990 and was selected to Sports. Alyson Felix broke Carl Lewis’s area who also writes and blogs about Dreams to the new temporary stadium. the National Film Registry of the Library of record of most medals in track and field, leadership. Email comments or questions Once they are settled, the ballplayers will Congress in 2017. The film tells the story winning 11. This was her fifth and final to [email protected]. appear through the rows of corn, just like of Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, a husband Olympics. Katie Ledecky placed fifth in the in the movie. Temporary tent clubhouses and father who is tending to his cornfield 200-meter swim but rebounded just over have been built, the scoreboard is hand- when he hears a mysterious voice intone, an hour later, dominating the Olympics’ Traffic Signal To operated, and the bullpen is designed “If you build it, he will come.” According first ever women’s 1500-meter final. Suni to look like Old Comiskey Park, 12 feet to the American Film Institute (AFI), those Lee was the first ever Hmong-American Be Installed At behind the padded wall in center field. words are the 39th top film quote of all- Olympic gymnast, and made history by Dimensions are 335 feet down both lines, time. The White Sox and the Yankees are becoming the ethnic group’s first medalist, Busy Beach Area 380 to the alleys and 400 feet to dead the two favorite clubs of Ray’s father, John winning gold in women’s gymnastics center. All the seats face the original Field Kinsella, at different points of his life.” individual all-around when Simone Biles onstruction is set to begin on the of Dreams, providing a great view from the I hope you saw and liked the movie stepped down due to the “twisties.” But Town’s new traffic signal at the Biles came back and won a bronze in Cintersection of Old San Carlos and the women’s balance beam. Men’s and Estero boulevards on Fort Myers Beach on women’s “dream teams” both brought Monday, August 16. The work is expected home the gold, with the men getting to be complete by the end of 2021. revenge on France in the finals, who beat Motorists should anticipate periodic CARING MEDICAL FLORIDA them earlier in the tournament. 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What Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball player was named Big Ten Co-Player of the Year in 1999 and won the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award (for the best shorter-than-average player)? 5. In 2001, the Baltimore Ravens were featured in the first season of what long- running HBO documentary series? 6. In roller derby, the players who score points and wear stars on their helmets are known as what? 7. “You got a beat-up glove, a homemade bat and a brand-new pair of shoes” are lyrics to what 1985 song by John Fogerty?

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healthcare delivery and cost for residents University. He is a graduate of College board member, governance committee Promotion of Southwest Florida. He also collaborates Leadership Florida and an active member chair and chair-elect for the Big Brothers with hospital, community and statewide of the Leadership Florida organization. Big Sisters of the Sun Coast. At Lee Health leaders to achieve positive outcomes for Nachef currently serves as chair of In 2019, Nachef was appointed by ith Lee Health and the region. The strong the Florida Gulf Coast University Alumni the governor to serve on the Florida extensive working relationships with elected officials Board of Directors and as a member Greenways and Trails Council. expertise and staff benefit healthcare delivery for of the Sanibel Chamber of Commerce For more information, visit www. W Board of Directors. He is also a corporate leehealth.org. in government Lee Health and all of Southwest Florida. and civic relations, Nachef has been with Lee Health legislation and since 2016 when he joined the organization as director of government public policy, Lee therapy is key and critical,” said Brian Health’s Michael relations. Prior to his role at Lee Health, Nachef spent more than six Donation Rist. “Then to find out there is a shortage Nachef has been of people who have these skills made it tapped to serve the years working for the State of Florida. He served as a legislative assistant with Awarded a simple decision for us to try to help. health system in a Many of these students stay local once new role. the Florida Senate, where he helped to lorida SouthWestern State College’s craft legislation and move it through the (FSW) Respiratory Care program they graduate, and we want them to have Nachef has Michael Nachef the best training and education they can been named vice legislative process. Frecently received a $500,000 “Michael has been instrumental in donation from Brian and Kim Rist and so that they can help Fort Myers and president of government relations. Before Southwest Florida.” being appointed to his new position, our government and civic relations, and the Rist Family Foundation. The funds has helped to elevate Lee Health on the will be used to provide enhancements Additionally, the FSW respiratory care Nachef served as Lee Health’s system lab and classroom will be named the director of government relations. local, regional and national level,” said to the program including equipment, Dr. Larry Antonucci, president and chief technology and additional instructional “The Rist Family Foundation Respiratory As an in-house registered lobbyist, Laboratory and Classroom.” Nachef works closely with elected executive officer of Lee Health. “I look staff. “We’ve watched FSW for a number of officials and their staff at the local, state forward to all that he’ll accomplish in his “After the last year and all of the and federal levels. This work is focused new role.” things that happened with the pandemic, years and have seen the great things they on policy and funding issues that affect Nachef earned a bachelor of arts in it made us all aware that respiratory do, and we want to help them in any way political science from Florida Gulf Coast we can,” Rist said. 18 THE RIVER - AUGUST 13, 2021

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Emergency...... 911 Lee County Sheriff’s Office...... 477-1200 Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol...... 278-7100 Poison Control...... 1-800-282-3171 HealthPark Medical Center...... 1-800-936-5321 Ft . Myers Chamber of Commerce ...... 332-3624 Foundation for Quality Childcare ...... 425-2685 Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce ...... 454-7500 Fort Myers Beach Library...... 463-9691 Lakes Regional Library...... 533-4000 Lee County Chamber of Commerce ...... 931-0931 Post Office...... 1-800-275-8777 Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 338-3500 ARTS Alliance for the Arts...... 939-2787 Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio...... 337-5050 Art League Of Fort Myers...... 275-3970 Barbara B . Mann Performing Arts Hall...... 481-4849 BIG ARTS...... 395-0900 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre...... 278-4422 Cultural Park Theatre...... 772-5862 Edison Festival of Light...... 334-2999 Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade...... 332-4488 Florida West Arts ...... 948-4427 Fort Myers Harmonica Band ...... 610-653-7940 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 288-2535 Gulf Coast Symphony...... 489-1800 Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres...... 481-8059 Naples Philharmonic...... 239-597-1111 The Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 SW Florida Symphony...... 418-0996 Theatre Conspiracy ...... 936-3239 Young Artists Awards...... 574-9321 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post #38...... 239-332-1853 Angel Flight...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 American Business Women Association...... 357-6755 Audubon of SWFL ...... https://www audubonswfl. org/. Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR...... 482-1366 Caloosahatchee Folk Society...... 321-4620 Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus...... 1-855-425-3631 Cape Coral Stamp Club...... 542-9153 duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 Edison Porcelain Artists...... 415-2484 Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter . 239-267-1990 FM UDC Chapter 2614 ...... 728-3743 Friendship Force Of SW FL...... 561-9164 Garden Club of Cape Coral...... 239-257-2654 Horticulture and Tea Society...... 472-8334 Horticultural Society...... 472-6940 Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 To Play Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 Navy Seabees Veterans of America...... 731-1901 Sudoku: Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL...... 667-1354 Sons of Confederate Veterans...... 332-2408 Complete the Southwest Florida Fencing Academy...... 939-1338 grid so that Southwest Florida Music Association...... 561-2118 Kiwanis Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 every row, Kiwanis Fort Myers Edison...... 694-1056 Kiwanis Fort Myers South...... 691-1405 column and Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 Lions Club Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 every 3x3 box Lions Club Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 Lions Club Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 contains the Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 numbers 1 Organ Transplant Recipients of SW Florida...... 247-3073 POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 through 9 (the Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society...... 472-6940 same number United Way of Lee County...... 433-2000 United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 cannot appear AREA ATTRACTIONS Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum...... 395-2233 more than once Burrough’s Home...... 337-9505 in a row, column Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium...... 275-3435 Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-7419 or 3x3 box.) Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium...... 321-7420 There is no JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge...... 472-1100 Koreshan State Historic Site...... 239-992-0311 guessing and no Langford Kingston Home...... 239-334-2550 Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center...... 765-8101 math involved, Skatium...... 321-7510 just logic. Southwest Florida Historical Society...... 939-4044 Southwest Florida Museum of History...... 321-7430 True Tours...... 945-0405 To be listed in calling card email your information to: press@islandsunnews .com THE RIVER - AUGUST 13, 2021 19

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Guava No-Bake Cheesecake photo courtesy Fresh From Florida Combine very cold heavy cream and powdered sugar into a mixing bowl. Whip or beat until stiff peaks form and store in refrigerator until ready to use. Mix topping by combining the guava preserves (or paste) and the lime juice. Melt Guava No-Bake Cheesecake over low heat until smooth, remove from 2 cups graham crackers heat and cool completely. If the mixture Pepsi ID# A876846 Tucker ID# A869107 photos provided ½ stick unsalted butter, melted is to thin add a tablespoon of paste until Lee County Domestic Animal Services during kitten season. I will roll over, 4 tablespoons peanut butter, melted desired consistency. If the mixture is to put my paws out through the door for ½ cup guava preserves, jam, or paste thick add water one teaspoon at a time attention – basically do anything I can 1 tablespoons Key lime juice until desired consistency. Tucker And Pepsi to show off my absolutely adorable 1 tablespoons water (as needed) Using a stand or hand mixer combine ello, my name is Tucker. I’m a personality. Kittens are certainly nice, ¼ cup guava preserves the cream cheese and sugar. Mix until the brown 3-year-old male pit bull but I already have my personality and 16 ounces cream cheese, softened cream cheese is completely smooth. If mix. I’m a big boy who appears I’m trained and less active than a kitten. 1 H ⁄3 cup sour cream there are lumps at this point it is because quite shy when you first see me in my I also get along well with other felines 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff the cream cheese was too cold. Allow run, but when you take me outside for so why not adopt one of each. My peaks mixture to sit at room temperature for play time, you get to see the happy, fun adoption fee is waived. 2 tablespoons lemon juice a few minutes and mix until smooth. guy that the volunteers all love. I’m such Lee County Domestic Animal 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Add the sour cream, lemon juice, guava an awesome dog! I love to play with Services is located at 5600 Banner ½ cup sugar preserves and vanilla extract and mix toys, splash around in the doggie pool, Drive in Fort Myers. Adoptions are 2 tablespoons powdered sugar thoroughly. Fold in whipped cream by soak up loving pets and seem to like available by appointment Monday Place the graham crackers in a food hand until combined. Do not overmix. other pups too. My adoption fee is $20. through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to processor and pulse until broken down into Pour cheesecake mixture into the chilled Hi, my name is Pepsi. I’m a brown 3:30 p.m. Visit www.leelostpets.com crumbs. Add the melted butter and peanut pie crust. The guava topping can be piped tabby 2-year-old female domestic to complete an online application. As butter and pulse until thoroughly mixed. on, spread on using a spoon, or poured shorthair. I’m working overtime at always, cats and kittens are adopt one Press into a pie pan or other dish that can over entire cheesecake. Allow to chill for at the shelter to get noticed over the and get a feline friend at no additional be refrigerated, pack tightly so that it will least two hours to properly set. Serve with ridiculously cute kittens the adoption charge. For more information, call form a pie crust. Store in refrigerator until more whipped cream if desired. center keeps getting filled up with 533-7387. ready for filling.

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