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Island Faces ' w1, ~ * »• 5 A island Shared Use Path holds popularity all year rMK Ik »••* "-T- W3ff>d - Page 32 SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VISIT US ONLINE AT CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM Golf courses improve water quality By JIM LINETTE lakes the Sanctuary and the Dunes are j I i nette@breezenewspapers. com meeting the intent of the best management Rewarding Work Sanibel Natural Resources director practices checklist." Sanibel Mayor Kevin James Evans told City Council Tuesday While Beachvicw Golf Club also made Ruane presents Tara that Sanibel's golf courses have made progress its report card score remains in the Willette with the Employee tremendous improvements in the past year non-compliance range. of the 3rd Quarter award at toward complying with the city's Golf The city adopted its nutrient and lake Tuesday's City Council Course ^utrisuLJ?141 Lake Management management practices for golf courses in meeting. Willette, a full program. October 2008 and initiated the annual time administrative secre- "Two of the three courses now score report card anary'SiS-iaialv 2011. tary, was recognized for The courses voluntarily have worked her work in dealing with high enough to be considered in full com- nel while engaged pliance," said Evans. "All three have made with the city natural resources staff on computer skills progress in implementing the city's recom- implementing 13 practices through training mendations. Although more work can still trali be done to reduce nutrient loading to the See GOLF COURSES, page 23 JIM LINETTE Early voting in Lee closes Saturday By CHUCK BAL1ARO [email protected] It's primary time. Those who can't wait to cast their ballots in the numerous races in their district have a couple of days left — Popular Rosie's to reopen until Saturday — before the Aug. 14 pri- in Hungry Heron space mary date. Aug. 11. Offices are open weekdays from Just because you're unaffiliated, doesn't 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends from 9 By JIM UNETTE mean you're out of the loop. There are a.m. to 5 p.m.. [email protected] races for board of education and judicial One of the many advantages of early Rosie's by any other name smells races in which you voting is, unlike on Election Day, any voter just as sweet for the many dedicated can take pan. can vote at any office, not just at the closest patrons anxious to pick up where What started as a one or the one in your precinct. they left off a year ago. voluntary thing in "You just bring your photo ID and Rosie's Deli & Market on the east 2002 was such a hit it| they'll tell you your precinct and an on- end of Sanibel Island closed abruptly became a state man- demand printer will print it," said Joann at the end of April 2011, leaving cus- date two years later. Beaumont, administrative assistant to tomers hitting the social media sites Today, early voting Harrington. trying to find out what happened. has become about as Harrington said the idea started in 2004 Their quest to become reac popular as showing) in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley, up at the polls on quainted with each other . v . which happened three weeks before the pri- Election Day. and their favorite » maries and turned election centers in menu items is com- According to Sharon Harrington Charlotte County into rubble. ing to an end. Sharon . Harrington, "It started a system where you could go Lee County supervisor of elections, mail-in wherever a tent was to vote," Harrington See ROSIE'S, - ballots and early voting accounted for two- page 25 / said. "Over the years we refined it to where thirds of all ballots in 2008. there's a bar code on the certificate that you Irving Gavin] "The trend is building as more leant scan." moves a about it," Harrington said. "We live in a Republican and Democratic primaries Rosie's Deli & 'me' society. Everyone wants things set on can only be voted on by those in their 1 their schedule and their choice." Market table. respective parties unless specifically open JIM LINETTE Early voting began Aug. 4 and ends " See EARLY VOTING, page 23

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We want Letters to the Editor Planned community Development Code regulating courage beach chair resort which the event was held your opinion or tourist destination? property owned by large hotel businesses being allowed to claimed it was a non-partisan To the editor: corporations changed. Now a daily clutter Sanibel's birding event on their website, only The Sanibel Planning resort manager may apply on habitat and scenic preservation, Republican candidates were The views expressed ]] Commission introduced July short-form development permit at the large corporate-owned invited to take the stage. on the Opinions 24, 2012 (36 years since the application, without public properties such as Holiday Inn, Republicans comprise only Pages are just that — City's historic adoption of the input, for a business permit to Sundial Beach, and Blackstone about 44% of Lee County now. opinions. These Sanibel Plan) a proposal for have daily resort beach LXR-managed hotels? Republicans are getting more chair/umbrella amenities which Hazel Schuller and more desperate to hold pages are intended to increasing short-form develop- ment applications, to encour- clutter the scenic view, pre- Sanibel onto the control they have and convey a range of age new small businesses on clude use by birds and wildlife. are actively EXCLUDING viewpoints; opinions the island. A little known truth is that, Forum excludes Democrats from _ community printed on these Since July 1976, until what looks like an independent Democrat candidate forums that the Chamber advertised as open to all candi- pages do not neces- 2003, the City controlled business application, may actu- To the editor: dates. They are trying, fairly growth with planned eco-zon- ally be a large corporation- The recent SECOND snub- sarily reflect the successfully, to marginalize ing. Property owners had a owned property* wanting bing and exclusion of a views of The Island democrats and give voters the long-form development appli- amenities to look the same as at Democrat at a congressional Reporter. Opposing impression that democrats are a cation process with public all its other sites. A manager, debate forum sponsored by the tiny minority. Here are the views are welcome. hearings for commercial land the short-form permit appli- (supposedly) non-partisan facts: Lee County registered All letters must be use permits, particularly to cant, has no responsibility for Chamber of Commerce (this voters 375,723; Republicans signed and must con- avoid overuse of land in the compliance with the adminis- one in North Fort Myers) was a 166,624 = 44%; Democrats Resort District of Sanibel's tration of the Sanibel Plan. sham. Although the Chamber tain a phone number 1 10,748 . = 29%; Other for verification pur- Gulf Beach and Gulf Ridge QUESTION: How might and the local newspaper adver- public input to the Council and 98,351 = 26% poses. Letters con- Zones. tised the event to include ALL In 2003, Sanibel Land Planning Commission help dis- candidates, and the church in sidered for publica- See LETTERS, page 19 tion must relate to subjects of public interest. Letters to. web PoH the Editor may be e- Web Poll Results mailed to Jim Linette Agree? How will you be celebrating 4th of July on Sani at jlinette@breeze • Attend the fireworks show — 6% newspapers.com; • Attend the community party at the Dupes — posted to the virtual Disagree? • Gather with family for cookout — Op • Watch fireworks from causeway 7*39% newsroom at cdpti- Your views on the editorials, letters and the • Will be out of town that day vasanibel.com; or guest opinions that appear on The Reporter mailed to 2340 opinion pages can be shared on-line. Tell us Current Web Poll Ques} Periwinkle Way, what you think at Share your opinion at capti- What do you think of the Supreme Court's \ Sanibel, FL 33957. vasanlbei.com ruling on the Health Qare Act? • The Island Reporter • I'm pleased • I'm not happy reserves the right to Also visit our opinion page poll on the main news pages. Vote or leave a comment. • It needs to be rebealed edit or reject any sub- • Not affected mission. • Other \ RJ Share your opinion at captlvasanibel.com Letters to the Editor 2P

From page 18 Support for Steinbeck and new business to Cape Coral), edu- utmost consideration of people's views cation, environment and ethics, and perspectives, and sincere compas- Many people are registered as To the editor: Dane has the endorsement of Gary sion to those less fortunate. His ability Republican only to vote in primaries, It has come to my attention that some Aubuchon our current Florida State to listen, learn and review exemplifies when they really lean Democrat or inde- members of the public apparently think Representative (now running for the his decision-making process'and leader- pendent. Barack Obama got over 44% that I, Marilyn W. Miller, am the candi- U.S. House), Mike Scott (our sheriff) ship approach. of the vote in Lee County in 2008. A date who is challenging incumbent and a long list of other note worth These are facts, not opinions. local Democrat who speaks to local Circuit Court Judge Meg Steinbeck in groups and people. Dane will get my . . j issues and people's needs could win this the upcoming election on Aug. 14, One only has to look at all of the per- vote on Aug. 14th. ; congressional district, which may be 2012. While I do share the same last ceptive and positive actions that he took Duncan Russell why they are trying to silence, hide, and name as the person who is running during his time as a county commis- Cape Coral marginalize combat veteran, well-stud- against Judge Steinbeck, our first names sioner. From issues as varied as the ied and prepared smart-guy, Democrat are different. International Airport and infrastructure Jim Roach. The confusion about who is running Vote Doggett expansion, to shielding citizens from seems to be especially prevalent in the unwarranted high taxation, from pro- Let the voters know there is a great To the editor: City of Cape Coral, where I served as an tecting neighborhoods, supporting the candidate running for congress. He is 1 worked in the Lee County Clerk of Assistant City Attorney from 1989- Cape, and expanding our county's busi- smart, mature, well educated and pre- Courts recording office for 23 years. 2010 and became well known as a ness and economic development agency pared to represent the interests of this During that time, the Recording office O result of my lengthy tenure and involve- and programs. His opposing candidates district. He lives in Cape Coral with his benefited from Linda Doggett's vision ment in various high profile City issues. cannot begin to approach the degree of K> wife, Theresa, who was a kindergarten as Director of IT and as Court Director. Ironically, I am, in fact, a strong sup- Linda Doggett has always been focused, ethical experience, devotion and knowl- teacher on Pine Island for more than edge that Doug brings to the table. two decades. He ran against Connie porter of Judge Steinbeck and will defi- responsible, fair minded, with a focus to Mack in the 2010 election and made a nitely be voting for her in the upcoming adhering to statutes, budgeting issues Vote for Doug St. Cerny! fair showing against a very well funded election. 1 urge everyone to carefully and always keeping excellent customer Greg Stuart incumbent. Roach could win this open study the background and experience of service as a top priority. Her manage- Matlacha seat. both candidates in this race. As an ment skills crossed over into my area of attorney who has practiced law in Lee the Clerk's office and the citizens of Support for Kiker Let the voters hear all the candidates. N County for almost 32 years, and who Lee County benefited by having a To the editor: ft Stop the game playing and bullying. 3 has appeared before many Circuit Court Recording Office that is cost efficient I have been a "full time" resident and n What are you afraid of? Judges, Meg Steinbeck is clearly the and technologically advanced. In my Kate Duffy home owner on Fort Myers Beach since 3 most qualified to serve as a Circuit opinion, due to her experience and com- T3 Fort Myers Beach 1994 and self employed as a full time B3 Court Judge. mitment to the office, Linda Doggett Realtor. I have watched the different Marilyn W. Miller would be a excellent Clerk of Courts, councils and mayors come and go with Vote Goss North Fort Myers Sally Grace Heck their own personnel agendas; we finally To the editor: Fort Myers get a mayor that has solid business Southwest Florida is a national treas- Vote Eagle thought process and thinks of the ure, and also a personal treasure to impact that his actions and voting will every voting adult who is smart enough, To the editor: Vote St. Cerny I simply must respond to Steve To the editor: have on The Fort Myers Beach commu- and lucky enough to live here. As a nity now and in the future. fishing guide, then a novelist, I've Riggs' letter to the editor that appeared Doug St. Cerny's business and polit- in The Breeze. Character of the candi- ical career has been characterized by the enjoyed forty years in the area, but I See LETTERS, page 20 have also traveled to enough troubled, dates should be critically important to highest standard of ethical conduct, the far flung places to know the importance the electorate. Steve Berardi had run a of solid, responsible and thoughtful negative campaign from the getgo leadership. It is for this reason I urge offering nothing positive and only seek- voters from all parties to give serious ing to besmirch the integrity artid out- S.WALSH LANDSCAPING standing background of his more wor- £ consideration to a man who is among 3 the smartest, most decent and responsi- thy and experienced opponent. If you Q. have nothing positive to contribute to VISIT US AT ble candidates Florida has ever pro- 73 duced: Chauncey Goss. the political picture then you are left ft with having to try to tear down your As a candidate, Chauncey is new to opponent. This has been Berardi's mode a the national scene, but he is already an of operation. It also speaks to his char- ft old hand when it comes to understand- 3* 8L >1 acter. ing the complexities of Washington D.C. As a former Deputy Staff Director Dane Eagle is positive, energetic and for the U.S. House Budget Committee, has described the areas he will empha- SUMMER, SALE! working with Congressman Paul Ryan, size as our state representative...the i Chauncey is well equipped to deal with economy (bringing job opportunities UP TO 50% OFF SELECT ITEMS! one of this country's most AUGUST Q SEPTEMBER. pressing issues: the econ- omy. As former Executive GIANT FLEAM ASTERS Director of the Gasparilla Island Conservation and POTTERY NATIVES Improvement FLEA MARKET Buy/Sell at Ft. Myers' Best I S.R. 82,1V« mi. west of 1-75 Association, he is more GARDEN ART than qualified to deal with 900 Stores • Fri-Sat-Sun 9-5 I 239-334-7001 • fleamall.com TROPICALS an issue dear to all of us: a responsible stewardship GARDEN ORCHIDS 3 of our environment. It is GIFTS a pleasure to join notables SAN €i CAP BROMELIADS -FL far more politically savvy FOUNTAINS than I — Jeb Bush, MEDICAL CENTER Congressman Adam BIRD FEEDERS Putnam and others — by Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm WIND CHIMES assuring you this: Wed & Sat 8:30am-12:30pm Chauncey Goss will make P. Denis Kuehner, D.O. a superb Congressman J who will serve as both General Fsiniih Ptacttcc and Osteopathic Vt.mipulatioii guardian and advocate for the remarkable treasure 4301 Sanibel-Captiva Road that is Southwest Florida. 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From page 19 of customer service. for anyone to be in that position. We employment back by focusing on The position of Clerk of Court is need term limits, fresh ideas, business demand. The Swedish Government Mayor Larry Kiker will make a great multilayered and complex. Linda sense and change in District 3. I offered and paid one-half the cost of County Commissioner and Lee County Doggett is clearly very well qualified believe Larry Kiker can fulfill those labor for construction improvements, needs CHANGE in this District 3 seat. and has the "in the trenches" experience needs. up to 60,000 krona a person. 120.000 a All these seats need term limits and to effect a smooth transition while Andrea Lassaux couple (about $ 17,000). This prompted when Mayor Kiker gets elected the'res- keeping an eye on the needs of both Fort Myers many house painting and home idents of Lee County will see how those she directly serves in the system improvements, which got that economy strong and business minded his actions and the public. back on track. will be to make Lee County strong today and in the future. Mayor Kiker Joanne Chando Demand drives supply side There is clamor by some that the "Knows How The Machine Works," Fort Myers To the editor: Bush tax cuts must be maintained for vote for Larry Kiker, we need change in A widely pandered myth is that by the top 5 percent of income earners, lt this district 3 seat!! Vote for Kiker simply supplying capital (ie reducing being alleged, in error, that their addi- Ron Turrisi To the editor: taxes for the top earners) the alleged job tional capital will create jobs. It, how- Fort Myers Beach 1 am writing in support of Larry creators, we will produce substantial ever, is not the shortage of capital that Kiker for Lee County Commissioner jobs. That is sometimes called "supply is the problem it is the diminished District 3. 1 have known Larry for over side economics." That methodology is demand by consumers that is the prob- Linda Doggett for Lee 10 years, and consider him to be a suc- basically the "trickle down theory." lem. There is a given sum that is dis- County Clerk of the Court cessful businessman, and a wonderful It has been around for a couple tributed among households and the To the editor: individual. Since he was elected to the decades. President George H.W. Bush growing inequality is diminishing As both a home and small business town council of Fort Myers Beach, he called it voo doo economics. Its fallacy demand. Prior to the 1981 Reagan tax owner I endorse and support Linda has been instrumental in making many is in its failure to recognize demand as cuts the top tax rate was 70 percent. Doggett for Lee County Clerk of the positive changes as well as serving as the needed preceding factor. Put most The effective tax rate was about 58 per- Court. an outstanding Mayor. His business simply one does not build a store cent for the top earner. Notwithstanding Mrs. Doggett has demonstrated her sense has been exactly what the Beach because he has capital, when there are the top rate was cut in half the rate of qualifications over her many years of needed to address some of its major no customers. employment during Reagan's tenure service in Lee County Government. She issues. Lee County also has some major Outsourcing and technology had was slightly less than the rate, the pre- is a fiscal conservative able to think and issues that need to be addressed. Larry been progressively reducing employ- ceding eight years. President Clinton, act "outside the box" to continue to Kiker will bring fresh ideas and his ment. For the vast majority of our citi- raised the tax rate for those on top, bal- bring value while holding or cutting excellent business sense at a time it is zens income had been stagnant for the anced the National budget and had a costs to taxpayers. Mrs. Doggett has sorely needed. past decade, especially when adjusted high rate of employment. Moreover our worked tirelessly to modernize, stream- Ray Judah has served as for inflation. The recent financial crisis corporations are awash with monies, but line and reduce overhead without loss Commissioner for 24 years, far too long not only wiped out much of the equity requisite demand is absent. that was in homes but put many under The factors of supply and demand water and some out of work greatly are controlling in economics, but when 2012 Summer diminishing consumer demand. The that phrase is applied to job creation it Concert Series governments bail out of Wall Street was is better stated as demand and supply basically a supply procedure and did lit- because demand is the initial factor. tle or nothing for demand. The provid- Supply side economics or trickle ing of capital and/or guarantees to start down economics as it is sometimes green energy companies was again sup- called, as a job creator is voo doo eco- ply and questionable without a better nomics as stated by President Bush. As analysis -of demand when China was a methodology it reminds me of the old sm subsidizing that product area. horse and buggy days parable that Scandinavia got its economy and states, "The best way to feed the spar- rows is to feed the horses more oats." Arnold E. Kempe Cape Coral

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BUSINESS Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM Landscaper completes food drive for FISH Special to the Reporter F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here) of Sanibei teamed up with R.S. Walsh Landscaping, the premier' design-build landscape company on Sanibel which held a F.I.S.H. food drive between July 16 and 31. The items collected in this drive are helping to restock the FISH Food Pantry for the end of the summer. Currently, 121 families, representing 259 individuals, are using the food pantry on a regular basis. The demand for the Food Pantry is at its "highest in From left, Fred the summer months and FISH finds it Montalvo, Leigh hard to keep it well stocked during this Gevelinger and time, since many generous donors and' Justin Walsh supporters of FISH go north for the with some of the summer. food donations for FISH of "We recognize the importance of Sanibel collected being able to help and support our at R.S. Walsh neighbors," said Kathy Boone, nursery Landscaping. manager for Sanibel garden center. "We are glad that we had the opportunity to help FISH with our food drive." PHOTO PROVIDED In addition, R.S. Walsh also is donat- ing 5 percent of their Sanibel garden center "In The Garden" proceeds raised during the drive to FISH. "We extend ottr sincere gratitude to R.S. Walsh Landscaping and their team for helping organize and run a food drive on behalf of FISH/ said FISH president Bill Fellows. "We are very fortunate to have such wonderful sup- port from members of our great commu- nity."

- Glass is half full Donor pledges $20 Million to By JAMES M. YOUNG, CFA, CFP Sanibel Captiva Trust Co. Children's Hospital campaign Focusing on current macroeconomic concerns — the European sovereign debt crisis, slowing emerging Special to the Reporter within reach," says Sharon A. Memorial Health System. "Even economies, and the approaching "fiscal cliff," to name An anonymous donor has MacDonald. chief foundation offi- during these economically stressed a few — it is very easy to take an overly negative pledged to match $20 million in cer for Lee Memorial Health times the demand for children's view toward global financial opportunities. It would donations in support of The System. "We hope the tremendous services in our community has also be simple to miss many of the fundamentally pos- Children's Hospital of Southwest generosity of this pledge inspires grown, and our current facilities itive reasons for more optimism. Florida Capital Campaign, the Lee the community to help build are often at capacity. This impres- First, while the European situation is far from Memorial Health System America's newest children's hospi- sive new building will expand our being close to resolution, members of the common Foundation announced today. tal." capabilities and keep children's currency union may finally be realizing — after The donor has challenged the The capital campaign supports care close and their families as almost three years — that greater fiscal, political, and community of Southwest Florida to construction of a new state-of-the close to home as possible." banking integration will likely be required if the Euro raise $20 million, which the donor art, 128-bed (with expansion capa- All gifts to the Capital is to survive. Painstaking progress from this point, has committed to match dollar for bilities to 160 beds) comprehen- Campaign are eligible for the while complex and certainly not immediate, could dollar for each contribution. The sive pediatric health care facility match and include, but are not lim- mitigate the disaster of an outright currency collapse donor will match all Children's on the grounds of HealthPark ited to, estate gifts, multi-year and resulting global economic tsunami. Even the Hospital of Southwest Florida Medical Center in South' Fort pledges, corporate donations, eventual exit of Greece and perhaps even Portugal" Capital Campaign contributions Myers. The building will consoli- grants, special event sponsorships could likely be dealt with by having a better blueprint from May 16 of 2012 to May 16 date into one location the medical and auction revenues. that includes comprehensive banking support to help of 2014. When fulfilled, the and ancillary specialty services The Children's Hospital of prevent capital flight and further contagion to other matching gift of $20 million will required to' treat critically ill or Southwest Florida is the only com- member countries. be the single largest philanthropic injured children in a five county prehensive children's hospital With recessionary conditions in several European gift in Southwest Florida's history. regibn. The new facility is,expect- between St. Petersburg and Miami economies, current global economic concerns are "This truly remarkable gift is ed to open in 2016. and provides life-saving health only heightened by recent slowing of emerging mar- one that will rewrite the future for "This generous pledge puts us care and treatment to children from ket economies, particularly in China, India, and the children of Southwest Florida. another step closer to making the Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Brazil. Earlier efforts to tighten monetary policy in The vision of building a world- new children's hospital a reality," Glades counties. these countries to avoid economic overheating and class children's hospital is now says Jim Nathan, president of Lee rising inflation are now being followed up with fresh Report your news to THE ISLAND REPORTER: See GLASS, page 24 captivasanlbel.com Rotary happenings ... Endowments benefit community Jnvestopia defines an endowment as. individual endowments qualifiers and Improvement Assoc. Inc., Southwest "An investment fu,nd set up by an institu- advisement by SWFLCF. Funds now Florida Addiction Services, Inc., etc. tion in which regular withdrawals from available fall in these categories: (check web-site for full list). the invested capital are used for ongoing Community/Community Needs; Field-of Initiative Grant - Center for Abuse- & operations or other specified purposes. Interest/ex. education, health, the arts, Rape Emergencies of Charlotte County, Endowment funds are often used by non- animal rights; Designated/specifically The Foundation for Lee County Public profits, universities, hospitals churches, named organizations; Agency Schools, Inc.. Bonita Springs Annual etc. They are funded by donations, which Endowment/long-term and managed by Grants - Abuse Counseling & Treatment, are tax deductible for donors." Community Foundation on behalf of a Inc., LARC, Inc., Meals on Wheels of The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary club has nonprofit organization; and Scholarships. Bonita Springs, etc. (check web-site for an endowment fund out of which we fund The SWFLCF supports the communities full list). a variety of our club projects and is han- of Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, and This is absolutely amazing ... put in dled for us by Rotary International. Ours, Hendry counties. your mind ... the enormity of scope and of course, is not the only Rotary Club Just to break up the wordiness of this financial impact that endowments make to Endowment Fund to be invested through information, let's name a few of the recip- the present and future programming of Rotary International and because of this, ients of the grants provided through the these outstanding non-profits in our com- the collective money stream invested can Southwest Florida Community munity. make and generate a greater return on the Foundation: Major Annual Grants - If you are even thinking about setting investment and financial impact for the Abuse Counseling & Treatment, Inc., up an endowment fund and leaving a stated purpose of our endowment. American Red Cross of Lee County, financial legacy for the future of non-prof- If the club had not an opportunity to Child Care of Southwest Florida,-'Inc., its in the area call Ed at 239-274-5900 or have. Rotary International handle their Ed Kominowski Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc., just check out the SWFLCF web-site endowment fund, it certainly would have ECHO, Inc., Hope Clubhouse of www.floridacommunity.com... explored the possibility of joining over tarian, philanthropic institution with a Southwest Florida, Literacy Volunteers of The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club, also, 300 endowment funds established and long-term goal of building permanent, Lee County, PACE, Special Equestrians, welcomes gifts to our Endowment Fund managed by the Southwest Florida named component funds established by etc. (check web-site for full list). ... to continue the work Rotary does Community Foundation, Inc. (SWFLCF). many separate donors for the broad-based Arts and Attractions - Arts for ACT, throughout our community and around the Ed Kominowski, director of development charitable benefit of the residents of a Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, BIG globe. For information call: Lee Almas, and planned gifts at SWFLCF and defined geographic area." ARTS, Florida Rep, Theatre Conspiracy, Chairman of the Rotary Trust Foundation Downtown Fort Myers Rotary Club mem- Kominowski said, "We are generally a etc. (check web-site for full list). at [email protected]. ber, was the.guest speaker at last week's pass through agency." Now in its 36th Capacity Grants - Bonita Springs The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club regular Friday morning meeting. year in our community, the SWFLCF has Concert Ban, Center For Independent meets at 7 a.m.. every Friday morning at Just to define what a Community grown into a financial entity that handles Living of SWFL, Inc., Ghild Care of the Beachview Bistro. Par View Drive, Foundation does "a community founda- more than $60 million dollars in endowed Southwest Florida, Inc., Girl Scouts of Sanibel. Prospective new members and tion is a tax-exempt, non-profit, assets. The investment income from-these Gulf Coast Florida, Inc., Island Coast guests are always welcomed. autonomous, publicly supported, nonsec- endowments is distributed according to Aids Network, Inc., Pine Manor FWC workshop teaches women outdoor skills Special to the Reporter J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management ation, at all levels of physical activity, The cost of the workshop is $200. Are you an adventurous, nature-lov- Area. The workshop begins that Friday with hands-on experience. There are half-price slots available for ing woman wanting to learn more about at 10 a.m. and ends on Sunday with "The most popular classes women low-income participants, single parents Florida's great outdoors in a comfort- lunch. sign up for are handguns, archery, and college students attending the aBle, noncompetitive, hands-on envi- Although designed with women in wilderness survival and outdoor cook- workshop for the first time. There also ronment? If so, now is the time to regis- mind, the workshop is open to anyone ing," workshop state coordinator Lynne is a $50 early bird discount for partici- ter for the Florida Fish and Wildlife 18 years and older wanting to learn or Hawk said. pants who register by Sept. 19. The Conservation Commission's (FWC) improve their outdoor skills and enjoy Other classes available are canoeing workshop is restricted to 1-00 people on Becoming an Outdoors-Woman work- several recreational activities. and kayaking, reading the.woods, geo- a first-come, first-served basis. shop near West Palm Beach. The program offers a fun and sup- caching and GPS, shooting sports, For more information about the The three-day workshop is Oct. 19- portive atmosphere for participants camping and backpacking," deer hunt- workshop or how you can register, visit 21 at the Everglades Youth Camp in the wanting to try new things and enjoy the ing, small game hunting, outdoor pho- MyFWC.com/BOW or call Lynne camaraderie of other tography, wilderness first aid, map and Hawk at 561-625-5122. women wanting to do the compass, panfishing, fly fishing, bird same. In four. 3 1/2-hour watching, personal safety, sessions, the workshop shotguns, bass fishing, Advertising Networks teaches some of the basic turkey hunting, hunter skills associated with safety course, muzzle- Bonsai society to feature fishing, hunting and other loaders, bowhunting and forms of outdoor recre- knot tying. photography at meeting

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Saddling .Station & Arena, 60' Covered Round Pen w/Viewing Stand For Property In/ormotion Contoct: Joan Pletcher, Realtor. 352-266-9100 Beach residents are invited to attend the meeting. Roweil Auctions, Inc. | 800-323-8388 There is no charge for attending and parking is free. A MaritNet AJfonce Member _ .*"_*" •.'iV.'" _ •. Bonsai is a horticultural art of growing trees in [ 2* Hi die Kntk^HAoa aIM Prt^j • iO D* Ucing pots. It had its origins in China and Japan. Rowel I Auctions, com Information about bonsai and the association will be 1-866-742-1373 available at the meeting. Additional information about the event and mem- bership may be obtained by calling Jim Bremer at www.florida-classifieds.com Keep Sanibel beautiful—Please recycle! 482-7543. Golf courses From page 15 Armed homicide personnel, lake management, fertilizer management and "If we don't raise the rate that would be two out of the irrigation. The 13 practices include no-mow zones at the last three years we kept it at zero," said Ruane. "That's suspect shot by edge of lakes, raking algae out of lakes and installing fil- what I would like to see us do." ter drains among other things. In order to cover the original construction bond pay- "The Sanctuary did a great job last year," said Evans. ment in addition to the operating costs, the city is allowed "They have gone above and beyond our recommenda- to increase revenue by raising the monthly rate up to deputies serving tions. There have been no fish kills at the Dunes and the three percent. water clarity in the lakes are visibly improved." Council crunched numbers with Public Works direc- The Sanctuajy scored 63 out of 65 points from the list tor Scott Krawczyk, weighing $78,000 in cost reduc- warrant of 13 practices putting it in the 97 percent compliance tions with zero rate increase versus $20,000 in cuts with A North Fort Myers man wanted in a Fort Myers range. That's an improvement of six percent over last a one percent rate increase. A one percent increase in the homicide was shot to death early Wednesday morning by year's report card. sewer rate would cost residents about $6 per year. Lee County Sheriffs deputies assigned to the U.S. The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club scored 59 out of 65 "Scott, can you find me $20,000 in your budget?" Marshal's Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force. points to reach 91 percent compliance — an improve- Ruane asked. Billy Ray Retherford, 42, died on scene at a residence ment of 28 percent over last year. "Yes," said Krawczyk. in the 1200 block of Laurel Drive in North Fort Myers While showing 12 percent improvement, Beachview Council also discussed upcoming contract renewals where task force members had arrived to serve a warrant scored 45 points resulting in its 69 percent compliance with Community Housing & Resources (CHR) and the shortly after midnight. score. Historical Museum & Village. They also passed a reso- Officials say Retherford was armed and that he also is "They still need to do some work on improving buffer lution adding the "caretaker's cottage" to the certificate of connected to a second homicide that occurred at 3562 zones," said Evans. "They have done a good job (of appropriateness to relocate it along with the Shore Haven Sable Springs Blvd. Tuesday night, just hours before his buffering) along the Sanibel River, but there is still some home to the Historical Museum & Village. encounter with deputies. low-hanging fruit. Some low cost or no cost practices Two dredging projects came before council Tuesday. "The Sable Springs incident is believed to be directly .they can do." The first was a resolution to dredge sand and silt accu- related to the events surrounding the scene on Laurel The water quality improvements are being noticed by mulating in the Dinkins Bayou canals and waterway. The Lane where Billy Ray Retherford's life of crime came to residents, too. Some are putting pressure on homeowners resolution linked both public and private areas to be an end," said Sheriff Mike Scott in a prepared statement associations to follow the same practices on common dredged at the same time with homeowners being issued Wednesday. "The residents of Sabal Springs and lakes. assessed for their part of the cost. parents with children at North Fort Myers Academy for City council also spent time pouring over the second The second project is the Shell Harbor canal system at the Arts have nothing to fe

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Douglas W. "Chip" of Arts in Liberal Studies from School in Hockessin, Del. Chip was MacKelcan '67 Scholarship Fund MacKelcan, Jr. Wesleyan University. very involved with a number of profes- (Tower Hill School), Douglas W. "Chip" MacKelcan, Jr., Chip's career in education began at sional organizations in an effort to Alumni/Development Office, 2813 63. of Sanibel, passed away peacefully Oak Grove-Coburn School in enhance the broader independent school West 17th Street, Wilmington, DE and surrounded by family on Monday, Vassalboro, Me., and continued in community. 19806; The Michael J. Fox Foundation July 30, 2012, after a courageous strug- Grosse Pointe, Mich., at the University A wonderful husband, father, broth- for Parkinson's Research (please speci- gle with Multiple Systems Atrophy. Liggett School where he taught histoiy, er, son, uncle, mentor and friend to so fy MSA), Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163- Chip grew up in Wilmington, Del., coached baseball and basketball, many, Chip knew when to speak and became the head of the Upper School, when to listen, and when he spoke peo- 4777; or The National Kidney and graduated from the Tower Hill Foundation, Finance Department, 30 School in 1967, where he was a mem- and met his wife of 38 years, Deborah ple listened. He was thoughtful, patient, Joy Garber. Louisville Collegiate kind and loved to laugh. Chip enjoyed East 33rd Street, .New York, NY ber of the baseball, basketball and.cross 10016. country teams. He earned a bachelor's School (Ky.) hired Chip in 1981, which spending time in the outdoors hiking, degree in History from Hobart College began a 30-year tenure as a head of biking, playing golf and tennis, and and baffled opposing hitters with his school that continued at the Columbus relaxing by the water. His love of the Karen L. Sarg • knuckle-curve as a pitcher on the base- Academy (Ohio), Durham Academy outdoors began with family vacations in RINGGOLD. Ga. - Karen Lynn Sarg, ball team. Chip also obtained a Masters (N.C.), and most recently at the Sanford New England and continued in his years 48, passed away Tuesday, July 24, at Camp Etowah, where he forged many 2012, at her residence. _Karen grew up life-long friendships. in Florida, attend- In addition to his wife, Debbie ing Evangelical MacKelcan, Chip leaves behind sons, Christian High Douglas Walker MacKelcan, III School in Fort (Catherine) and Matthew Buckley Myers, then attend- MacKelcan; siblings, Mary Lee ing Edison MacKelcan, Donald G. MacKelcan College. She grad- (Margaret), and Martha H. MacKelcan; uated as a Graduate as well as many much loved nieces and Gemologist from nephews. Chip was the son of late Dr. GIA in California, and Mrs. Douglas Walker MacKelcan; and lived in and the brother of the late David H. California for 12 MacKelcan (Laura). years. She relocat- Karen L. Sarg Funeral service was held at 10:30 ed with her hus- am. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Episcopal band to Georgia, where she resided the Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew, past five years. She was of the Christian 719 North Shipley Street, Wilmington, faith. Survivors are her husband of 12 Del. Interment followed the service in years, Curtis Gunderson, and mother, Lower Brandywine Cemetery, Pat Sarg of Sanibel, Fla. A memorial Wilmington, Del. service will be held at Sanibel In lieu of flowers, the family sug- Community Church, on Monday, Aug. gests donations to: The Chip and 13 at 11 a.m. Debbie MacKelcan Scholarship Fund Memorial contributions can be made (Sanford School), 6900 Lancaster Pike, to C.R.O.W. Wildlife Refuge of Hockessin, DE 19707; The Chip Sanibel.

Glass From page 21 economic stimulus. of U.S. corporate balance sheets, improv- In the United States, a looming presi- ing returns on capital, high cash flow dential election, potential automatic tax yields, and outright cash holdings (even if hikes, and across-the-board fiscal spend- held abroad). Just a moderate level of ing cuts remain significant possibilities. improving confidence in government reg- Political gridlock and an inability to com- ulation and policy, along with incentives promise on policy remains the base case, and tax abatements for productive re- so even the slightest political progress deployment of foreign held cash, could would likely provide a strong positive result in significant economic improve- surprise. ment and job creation. The diminishing Current valuations of equity securities advantages to off-shoring production are in the U.S., emerging markets, and partic- already causing an increase in the trend ularly Europe reflect much of the present toward increased on-shoring back to the headline risk and uncertainty. Investors U.S. Incentives can surely help. need to look beyond the present haze at These positive trends are being further the drivers of future economic growth in fueled by the availability of the newest order to more fully appreciate the longer technological innovations, improving sup- term opportunities. These developing eco- ply chains, and critically, the new abun- nomic drivers include: early signs of dance of cheap natural gas. improving housing and real estate activity While still in the midst of the present (after five years of devastation), slowly haze of uncertainty, these significant early moderating job losses (if not yet signifi- trends are difficult to recognize. 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IDA! monster The "growth option" of improving our overall To learn more or to find your next great hire, economy and thereby our visit www.jobsinswflorida.com or call tax revenues and structural your local sales rep at 239-574-1110. deficits is something we must not just hope for. albertbuniey.com 2S6.543.J654 Rosie's From page 15 soon, when the owners reopen in October Duncan's in Periwinkle Place. ar Rosie's Cafe & Grill at 2330 Palm "I've worked all across America," said Ridge Road in the Palm Ridge Place. Gavin, son of Eugene, a descendant of the Joanne Fitzgerald of Naples and Irving island's well-known Gavin family that set- Gavin of Sanibel recently purchased the tled on the island in 1914. "I was in Hungry Heron Eatery that occupied that Denver at one point, but I've been back on location for 18 years, until it closed last Sanibel since 1996." month. Gavin and Fitzgerald met in real estate "It was an offer we couldn't refuse," school and tried several business ventures said Gavin. "We've looked around at loca- before buying Rosie's Deli in 2009. It tions for the past year. Ran into a lot of operated successfully for three seasons roadblocks. Then, this just popped up out before suddenly closing. of nowhere." Fitzgerald owned and operated video Gavin said Hungry Heron owner Andy stores for 20 years in Pennsylvania before Welsh "wanted out of the business and migrating to Florida. didn't much care how, so we stepped in." "I'm excited to get back." said Gavin and Fitzgerald bought all the Fitzgerald. "We had an opportunity to equipment and the rights to the name and open Rosie's off the island, but it has a lot the menu and intend on opening the new of history and Hungry Heron has a lot of business in mid-October after some history on the island. Lot of memories remodeling work. with the people here and you get to meet "We won't keep the name, but the new people from all over the world." Rosie's will be a combination of Hungry Gavin has been busy overseeing the Heron's best items and our best items at remodeling of the new location. Rosie's," said Gavin. "It will be a casual "We will have a carryout area for sand- place with paintings on the wall to give wiches and such or people can dine in (82 you a feel of the beach." seats)," said Gavin. "I want to add some Rosie's return to Sanibel is welcome outside seating and have a few tables with news for the dedicated group of patrons umbrellas. We will be open seven days a known as the "Sanibel Think Tank" that week for breakfast, lunch and dinner." met every morning at Rosie's Deli for cof- The menu will offer seafood, burgers, fee and socializing. oysters, clams, steak and Gavin's signa- "It's a bunch of about 40 gentlemen ture Philly cheesesteak as well as eggs and who came to the front porch every morn- such for breakfast, and fresh baked breads ing," said Gavin. "It became a contest at lunchtime. about who would get there first. Some "The cast end was always busy in sea- have already told us they will be here." son. but year round I think this (location) Gavin affectionately says he has been will be better," said Fitzgerald. "It's pretty in the restaurant business since he was 12 JIM LINETTE central, I guess we'll find out." years old. washing dishes in 1978 at Hungry Heron.

BILLY'S 8IK6 SHOP lOQ EXPERT SALES & REPAIR. Team Sanibel Spin is back from Iowa and the experience was incredible) It was HOT, over 100 degrees daily in the zaniest trav- ISLAND FRIENDLY ADVICE eling bike circus you can imagine. HYDRATION WAS CRITICAL, and SXNIBCL SPIN luckily us Floridians know that you should drink 24 hours a day. J A W I I ( l I f I A VJ D IOWA MiClUUXL Water I mean..RAGBRAI Is known for it's beer gardens at every 1509 Periwinkle Way town on the route. Alcohol = dehydration, not good. This cyclist 239-472-3620 carries her water bottle everywhere, even to the sleeping bag at www.sanlbelbike.com night, because when you feel thirst, you are already dehydrated! Maybe on a cooler year I'll do the beer party route, but I saw too many people get heat sickness to even be tempted this time around. Well, maybe a bottle of Champagne with the team the Your Island Source for first night, but that was itl Sunburned skin was everywhere, sun- Segway Eco Tours screen and clear zinc reapplied to my face at every stop saved me..not even a red nose! It's hard to imagine 12,000 to 15,000 Performance Road Bike Rentals cyclists and visitors, or my 81 year old Dad riding 35 miles on a New Bikes, Parts, Accessories Boss Cruiser 7speed on a hot, windy, hilly day, so view the photos at sanibelbike.com. I thought I would post photos along the Expert Repairs route, but AT&T service was hard to find In rural Iowa and availa- ble band with hard to capturel Billy's Bike Shop staff will be participating in the Camp Boggy Creek fundraising 60 mile ride on September 8th.. Our goal is to raise $2000 for this amazing camp for seriously ill children and their families in Eustis, FL We are selling raffle tickets to win a Jamis Allegro or Jamis Citizen, fitness bikes perfect for those who want to ride farther, faster and easier than a cruiser bike allows. . caw amy trees Tickets only 5.00 each, available at Billy's Bike Shop and Bank of the Islands. Help us support Camp Boggy Creek in their mission to nHneMe offer a fantastic camping experience free to kids that cannot attend an ordinary camp. September 8 Camp Boggy Creek Challenge—Team Billy's Bike Shop Drawing to be held pledges to raise $2000 and our staff will ride the 60mile route. Wednesday September 15-16 Captiva Trl— Rent our road bikes for the TRI September 5th weekend, Friday to Sunday afternoon $75.00 Special rs w WO

I-t o PRESERVING PARADISE 0 1-M 1 Tepid turnout for Hands Across the Sand 3 < By TIFFANY REPECKI only months after the BP oil spill in the three granddaughters. Tobler explained cares?" she joked. Gulf of Mexico, so public support for the that she decided to take part in Hands £ [email protected] Though the participation Saturday was T3 While people lined the Cape Coral mission was running high. Across the Sand to raise awareness for small, Wallace noted that there were other E Yacht Club Beach on Saturday to enjoy Half as many people showed up last issues that impact future generations. gatherings and just because people do not fa the sand and-sun, barely a dozen took part year, and Saturday's event drew less sup- "And present generations," she said. take part does not mean they do not agree 0 in an internationally recognized event port. "Because it's important." with the mission. aimed at showing opposition to offshore "I'm extremely disappointed," Young Tobler also expressed disappointment "I think there are thousands and thou- drilling and support for clean energy. said of the turnout. that more people did not join in Saturday, sands of people who agree with. this 1 First held in 2010, Hands Across the As in previous years, she and her vol- adding that had her and her granddaugh- cause," she said. Sand involves thousands of events in all unteers — she had only two this year — ters known about it beforehand, they As part of the event, Young passed 50 states and in more than 40 countries walked up and down the shoreline in the would have participated. around petitions for people to sign that worldwide. Each year on a selected date, hour prior to the event and talked to For Cape residents Byron and Kaye will be sent to a Tallahassee-based organ- participants gather at noon in their time beachgoers. They explained the event, the Wallace, it was their third year volunteer- ization with a similar goal, Save Our Seas. zone and link hands for 15 minutes to aim of Hands Across the Sand and asked ing at the event. It will present the petitions, which ask for show their support for the global move- if they would stand with them in support. "We realized moving to Florida the a ban on offshore drilling close to ment. Young said almost everyone voiced impact offshore drilling can have on the Florida's shoreline, to the state This year, Hands Across the Sand support, but not many showed support at environment," Kaye Wallace said. Legislature. events were held in the Cape and on Fort noon. She explained that people cannot wait "We're going to continue this until we Myers Beach. "People are forgetting," she said. for the government to take care of them get a ban on offshore drilling in the Rose Young organized the event at the "People are not concerned as much." and expect them to do what they want, coastal waters of Southwest Florida," o yacht club. The first year, the line of par- Of the handful of beachgoers who Americans have to speak up and tell offi- Young said, noting that the ban does not ticipants extended from the boat ramp decided to participate spur of the moment cials what they want. apply to oil rigs in the Gulf. JO down past the pier, she said. This was was seasonal resident Hely Tobler and her "Apathy is a terrible disease, but who

> 43 Guided Kayak Nature Tours & Tours include all equipment and a Cape Coral Parks & Rec at 239 549-4606. u Certified Florida Master Naturalist guide. • Monday, August 13th - Peace River Any tours can be arranged at different and Hunter Creek Estuary Bird Rookery times. For reservations call GAEA Guided Kayak Tour with. GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours at 239-694-5513 Kayak Nature Tours. 2-5 p.m. Punta Gorda. Wilderness and birds on the Peace • Friday, August 10 -r Bird Beaches River and its tributaries. Quiet and lovely. and Mangrove Creeks of Bunche Beach All equipment provided and your guide is a and San Carlos Bay Kayak Tour with Certified Florida Master Naturalist. $40 s. GAEA Guides. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A protect- per person. Reservations call 239 694- 5~ ed wild area of shallow waters, lots of birds 5513 X and a variety of other creatures, including • Tuesday, August 14 — Estuary dolphin and manatee. $50 per person Kayak Tour in Estero Bay with GAEA « includes all equipment and a Florida Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours, 10 "35 Master Naturalist guide. Reservation need- a.m.- 1 p.m. - Bonita Beach. Leam about ed 239 694-5513. the wonders of America's only Mangrove • Saturday, August 11 — Estuary Forest. See herons, egrets, pelicans, osprey, Kayak Tour in Estero Bay with GAEA roseate spoonbills, dolphins, manatees and Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours, 10 more. Includes all equipment and a Florida a.m.-l p.m. - Bonife Beach. Leam about Master Naturalist will be your guide.$40 the wonders of America's only Mangrove per person. Reservations required 239 Forest. See herons, egrets, pelicans, osprey, 694-5513. roseate spoonbills, dolphins, manatees and • Wednesday, August 15 - more, includes all equipment and a Florida Cocohatchee River/Wiggins Pass Estuary Master Naturalist will be your guide.$40 Kayak Tour with GAEA Guides - Guided per person. Reservations required 239 Kayak Nature Tours 10 a.m.-1 p.m. North A loggerhead returning to the Gulf after nesting on Sanibel this May. 694-5513. NOTE: This photo was taken from a safe distance after the turtle had Naples. This is a beautiful estuary area, completed her nest. It is illegal to interfere with nesting sea turtles. • Sunday, August 12 - Orange River with mangroves and many birds, dolphins, Kayak Tour with GAEA Guides - Guided manatees and other critters. Includes all Kayak Nature Tours - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A equipment and a Florida Master Naturalist Sea Turtle Nesting Stats beautiful ancient waterway with lots of as your guide. $45 per person - reserva- tions needed - 239-694-5513. Turtles are slowing down, but aren't quite finished nesting. Below is where interesting plants and animals, birds and we stand with sea turtle activity as of Aug. 3, 2012, as well as the previous fish. We will even encounter some lovely • Thursday, August 16 — two years for comparison. shaded areas and enjoy a gentle paddle on Archeological Kayak & Site Tour with this gentle river. $50 per person includes GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature As of August 3, 2012: all equipment and a Florida Master Tours. - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Bokeelia. Learn Sanibel East - 67 nests, 145 false crawls, 0 hatches Naturalist as your guide. Reservations about our ancient native Calusa Sanibel West - 242 nests, 515 false crawls, 30 hatches needed 239 694-5513. Civilization by taking a guided tour of the Captiva -113 nests, 170 false crawls, 12 hatches • Monday, August 13 — Kayak Clinic Calusa Heritage Trail at the Pineland Site at Four Mile Cove Ecological Park in Cape Complex. Then paddle on the grass flats of As of August 3, 2011: Coral with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Pine Island Sound like the Calusa did. See Sanibel East - 37 nests, 84 false crawls, 10 hatches Nature Tours. 10 a.m.-l p.m. Leam the a variety of birds, sponges, fish, soft corals, Sanibel West - 236 nests, 354 false crawls, 67 hatches basics of kayaking safety and paddling. We bottom dwelling creatures, dolphin and Captiva - 76 nests, 54 false crawls, 36 hatches start on land with basic kayak and safety sometimes manatee. $60 per person information then on to the water instruc- includes all equipment and your entry fee As of August 3, 2010: tion. After that you will get to practice your to the Calusa Heritage Trail. Call 239 694- Sanibel East - 19 nests, 64 false crawls, 1 hatch new skills and go for a paddle in the park. 5513 for a reservation. Sanibel West - 133 nests, 238 false crawls, 34 hatches For beginners. $40 includes all equipment • Friday, August 17 - Mangrove Captiva - 59 nests, 115 false crawls, 22 hatches and the lessons. To reserve your spot call See TOURS, page 28 island

ISLAND LIVING Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM F.I.S.H. unveils logo for 10K Race Special to the Reporter The race starts at 7:30 a.m. at the F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here) of Sanibel Community House, will follow Sanibel unveiled the official logo for a marked 10K circuit around the island the upcoming lOK Race 4 FISH. and return to the finish line at the The logo, developed by popular car- Sanibel Community House. A trade fair toonist Dave Horton, will begin appear- aimed at the runners, their families and ing around the islands this week pro- friends is part of the event, as well as moting the race on posters, banners and refreshment tables and water stations t-shirts. The 4th annual 10K Race 4 around the island for runners. FISH event is scheduled for Saturday, The 10K Race 4 FISH is being held Oct, 13, 2012. in conjunction with the Fort Myers Horton designed a new logo in his Track Club and is expected to attract FISH 10K series this year, kindly more than 400 runners this year. More donating his time and designs to FISH than 40 island businesses and organiza- for this event. This year's logo features tions sponsored the race in 2011, and Horton's popular island critters: a fish, more than 120 people volunteered to a dolphin and a shark racing to the fin- support and execute a event. Runners ish line. can download the entry form at "Our races simply wouldn't be the www.fishofsanibel.com same without these logos. They are a The 10K is the main fund-raising perfect image for this fun island event event for FISH this year to help support and we are grateful that Dave Horton the charity's wide range of services to has so kindly provided us with his won- Sanibel and Captiva islanders and visi- derful designs over the last three years," tors with an army of more than 200 vol- said Bill Fellows, president of FISH. unteers. Both the 2010 and the 2011 logos PHOTO PROVIDKD featured Horton's favorite alligator, From left Pete Bender, Ed Ridlehoover, Dave Horton, Nancy Bender, Maggi raccoon and an ibis. Feiner and John Pryor gathered to show off the new logo for the 4th 10K Race 4 F.I.S.H. Photographer honored New Doc Ford novel on the way Special to the Reporter remember from his book Captiva) ters, Hannah is a perfect comple- through nursing Randy Wayne White has a new lives on the Gulf Coast just across ment to Doc Ford. Set in the world book coming out titled GONE, the the bay from Sanibel Island and fans have come to love so well. first in a new series with a female works as a fishing guide. She also White once again captures the true educational grants protagonist. inherited a small investigation spirit and essence of the land, its Staff report Published by Putnam, the new agency on the side, an endeavor people, and its ecology - and [email protected] novel will be on sale Sept. 4. she wasn't planning on doing any- introduces readers to an unforget- Leie Memorial Health System Foundation last week handed out After nearly 20 bestselling thing with. However, her ability to table new heroine. educational grants from the Madeleine R. Taeni Nursing Doc Ford novels. Randy Wayne act under pressure during a stomi White will be coming to Fort Education Fund to six students seeking an advanced nursing White has become one of the most impresses her wealthy client who Myers and Naples for the follow- degree. * popular thriller-writers in the realizes she is just the right person ing events: These grants were presented in the name of photographer nation. Now in GONE, White to track down his missing niece In Fort Myers: Tuesday, Sept. Carol Orr Hartman. introduces readers to Hannah - a woman who stands to inherit 4, 7 p.m., at Barnes & Noble, "It was pretty overwhelming with six scholarships going out to Smith, a "strong, formidable a vast $90 million sum. Hannah 13751 Tamiami Trail; and nursing students in my name and getting to meet one of them," woman, the descendant of genera- must follows a trail of clues that Monday, Sept. 24, noon-2 p.m. said Hartman. "And I thought I had just been having fun taking tions of resourceful Florida lead her from the enclaves of the and 4-6 p.m. at Doc Ford's Fort pictures for the last six years." women (with a touch of the wild rich living on Captiva Island to Myers Rum Bar & Grille, 708 Grant recipients were William Brody, Karen Hazelwood, Tom side)." Hannah is being touted as a the mangrove swamps of the Ten Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Myers Hordinski, Anne Simmons, Jennifer Vega and Ashton Wilson. perfect complement to Doc Ford Thousand Islands and deep into Beach. The educational grants are awarded each year in recognition of with the book "set in the world the recesses of Florida — places In Naples: Friday, Sept. 7, 11 a number of outstanding community partners who have helped fans have come to love so well." you don't find on tourist maps. a.m., Costco, 6275 Naples shape Lee Memorial into the heart of the community in the hope Some background on GONE: While White has always created Boulevard. that the awardees will continue their legacy of compassion and Hannah Smith (who fans might layered female supporting charac- caring. Long-time volunteers, physicians, community, board and auxiliary leaders, philantropists and community advocates all play major roles in the system's success. Hartman has donated her photographic services to Lee Fishing tournament to give away Hobie kayak Memorial since 2007. Her artistic images have helped convey the Special to the Reporter event is expected to draw 75 refreshments from Bert's Bar & system's message of hope and caring to the community. Always anglers to Lee County water- Grill. willing to take time from her schedule to serve as lead photogra- The winner of the Calusa ways as part of the Calusa The weigh-in is Nov. 3 at pher on the system's many special events, Hartman captures the Blueway Fishing Tournament Blueway Paddling Festival Matlacha Park, where angjers images and provides foundation staff with electronic files so will nab a Hobie Mirage Pro along the shores of Southwest can also enjoy the annual images can be reproduced in newspapers, including the Angler 12 fishing kayak, cour- Florida. Bluegrass for a Blueway and A Islander/Island Reporter, and magazines. She also generously tesy of Hobie and Estero River The event features a one-day Taste of Matlacha, featuring donates selections of her fine art photography for use as auction Outfitters at the annual event competition for anglers who live music by the Skeeterland items in fund-raising events. scheduled for Nov. 3. Cash prizes also are awarded catch and refease snook, red- Bluegrass Band. Taeni is a long time philantropist and supporter of Lee to those who place in the tour- fish, sea trout and other The first-place finisher wins Memorial, serving on the board of the foundation. Through her nament. species. All fishing must occur a Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12, generosity a major expansion of the Weigner Taeni Center for on Lee County waterways. The along with accessories for the Emergency Services at Cape Coral Hospital is currently under Rapidly becoming a premier tournament in Southwest Nov. 2 captains' meeting is at way. Angler's Inn, Matlacha, with Florida, the catch-and^elefise See TOURNAMENT, page 34 Nature Notes Tours From page 26 Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Captiva Cruises Mazes of Matlacha Pass Kayak Tour with 9 p.m. Visit a lovely creek in the wilder- Foundation 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva GAEA .Guides - Guided Kayak Nature ness of North Fort Myers. This is part of 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. Phone: 239-472-5300 Tours. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit the Mangrove our estuary system, with many plants and Phone: 239-472-2329 Web: www.captivacruises.com Mazes and Tunnels of Matlacha Pass, animals. At dusk we will see the bats Dolphin & Wildlife Adventure Cruises: "Nature's Cathedrals". Lots of birds, fish come out of their hiding places. Leam v Kp) or I vppft and critters in these mysterious tunnels. Daily, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Lunch & Dolphin. 18 ajn. to 3 p.m. about these very interesting, ancient and Where: Pine Island Sound; departs Cruise Pine Island Sound, the prime habi- We may see the visiting White Pelicans. important creatures from your Certified McCarthy's Marina, Captiva tat of dolphins. Visit unique island destina- Includes all equipment and a Florida Florida Master Naturalist guide. $40 per In cooperation with Captiva Cruises, an tion where lunch is available at waterfront Master Naturalist as your guide. $50 per person. All equipment included. excellent opportunity for the whole family to restaurants. Adults $35, Child $20 person. Reservations needed. 239 694- Reservations needed. 239 694-5513. view wildlife in Pine Island Sound. Cost is 5513. - • Friday, August 24 - Estuary $20/adults, $12.50/children. • Friday, August 17 - Sunset/Bird Reservations required, call 472-5300. Kayak Tour on the East Side of Estero Rookery Kayak Tour on the Bay with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Butterfly House: Call for schedule Half-day (9 a.m. lo noon and 1 to 4 p.m.) Caloosahatchee River with GAEA Nature Tours from Coconut Point in Leam about the life cycle of the Zebra and Full-day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Beach and Shelling cruise to premier bar- Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours. 6- Bonita Springs. 10 a.m.-l p.m. A great Longwing, the state butterfly, on a self-guid- 9 p.m. Fort Myers. Paddle on the ed tour of the Butterfly House. rier island .state park. Pack a lunch, your area to leam about Florida's First Aquatic swimming gear and adventurous spirit! Full- Caloosahatchee and some wild creeks Preserve. This estuary is abundant with Human Uses of Florida Native Plants Day: Adults $45, Child $35; Half-Day: with 1000's of birds. Learn about the life - many birds and marine creatures. Explore our Ethnobotany garden to learn Adults $35, Child $20 plants and animals that are in this part of Wander around secluded mangrove about Florida's native plants. Signs briefly our estuary. Great view of the sunset! lagoons and tunnels. Hear stories of the explain how plants have been used for cen- m <• turies for food, shelter, medicine and art. Includes all equipment and a Florida Calusa natives that lived in this area for 10 a.m. - 4 pan. Master Naturalist will be your guide. $40 1000's of years. $45 per person - reser- Guided Native & Tropical Garden Tour Escape to this quaint seaside village with banyan trees, historic churches, lighthouse, per person. Reservations a must. 239 vations needed. 239 694-5513. The Gardens at Sanibel Moorings Resort 694-5513. overflows with many unusual exotic and unique shops and restaurants. Adults $45, • Friday,.August 24 - Sunset/Bird native tropical plants. Walking lours of Child $35 • Saturday, August 18 - Estuary Rookery Kayak Tour on the Kayak Tour in Estero Bay with GAEA Caloosahatchee River with GAEA approximately two are offeredat 9 a.m. Dolphin & Uiffifc \chentnre. 4-5:3(1 p-m. Wednesdays.The cost is $5 per person. Narrated by the Sanibel Captiva Guides - Guided-Kayak Nature Tours, 10 Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours. Sanibel Moorings Resort is- located at Conservation Foundation. This is an excel- a.m.-l p.m. - Bonita Beach. Learn about 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fort Myers. Paddle on 845 E Gulf Drive, Sanibel. For information lent cruise to view dolphins and other the wonders of America's only Mangrove the Caloosahatchee and some wild creeks and RSVP call 472-4119 wildlife in their natural setting. Adults $25, Forest. See herons, egrets, pelicans, with 1000's of birds. Leam about the Child $15 osprey, roseate spoonbills, dolphins, plants and animals that are in this part of 900 Tarpon Bay Road manatees and more, includes all equip- our estuary. Great view of the sunset! ment and a Florida Master Naturalist will Includes all equipment and a Florida Phone: 239-472-8900 Enjoy the fsesh sea air and live music be your guide.$40 per person. Master Naturalist will be your guide. $40 Tnm Tour Protect Wildlife and Take while watching the sun set over the Gulf of Reservations required 239 694-5513. per person. Reservations a must. 239 the Tram!: Daiy except Fridays • Sunday. August 19 - Estero River 694-5513. Join a naturalist aboard an open-air tram Mexico. Adults $25, Child $15 for a tour of Wildlife Drive at 'Ding' Darling Kayak Tour with GAEA Guides. • Saturday, August 25 - Estuary through the heart of the refuge. Sit back and Launching from Koreshan State Historic Kayak Tour in Estero Bay with GAEA relax while learning the basics of the ecosys- Two-hour cruises aboard a 40-foot Sailing Site at 9 a.m. finished by noon. A lovely Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours, 10 tem and its numerous inhabitants. 90 min- Catamaran. A spectacular Gulf of Mexico meander on this shady river. Lea,rn about a.m.-l p.m. - Bonita Beach. Leam about utes. sailing adventure. Adults $45, Child $35 the plants and animals that call the Estero the wonders of America's only Mangrove 'ASaUfeOHeUi home and about the estuary that the river Forest. See herons, egrets, pelicans, Pri» tftfC . ifiy fTDMifinm is part of. $45 per person includes Fla. osprey, roseate spoonbills, dolphins, See wildlife up close while cruising the Times are customized lo guests needs tranquil waters of Tarpon Bay. With a natu- Master Naturalist Guide and all equip- manatees and more, includes all equip- Beach, shelling, lunch or sailing "custom ment. Reservation needed - 239 694- ment and a Florida Master Naturalist will ralist by your side, discover manatees and tours." Boats can accommodate groups of 1- dolphins and observe amazing bird life on 6 and 7-48 passengers. 5513 be your guide.$40. per person. the rookery islands. Includes touch tank • Monday, August 20 - Kayak Reservations required 239 694-5513. exploration. An excellent program for all Adventures in Paradise Alligator Creek in Punta Gorda with • Sunday, August 26 — Rivers and ages. And don't forget our popular Breakfast and Evening cruises, too! (Daytime, 90 min- Port Sanibel Marina GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Creek Kayak Tour from Caloosahatchee utes; Evening, 2 hours) 14341 Port Comfort Rd., Fort Myers Tours -8 a.m.-12 p.m. This is a beautiful Creeks Preserve with GAEA Guides - 10 Phone: 239-472-8443 creek that is part of Charlotte Harbor a.m.-2 p.m. Leam about the history of the I Ka*ak Trafl Tour: Estuary. See the transition from fresh Caloosahatchee and Orange Rivers, about Backwater Fishing: Daily 9 n.m. to noon. water to salt. Lots of fish and birds feed Dady at and Hh3® w & 1 i All fishing equiphient. bait, tackle and the pstuary that this area is part of and get A great introduction to Tarpon Bay! Paddle license provided. on this creek. Learn about the estuary, the to know the wild creeks of the preserve. with a naturalist through the mangrove forest "cradle" of the Ocean, and the important Visit air active bird rookery island with along the Commodore Creek Water Trail. Sealife Encounter Excursion: mangrove forest. $50 per person includes many birds nesting at this time of the Leam about the rich backbay ecosystem and Daily 12 JO to 3 p.m. all equipment and a Fla. Master Naturalist year. Leam about the birds, plants and the creatures that live there. Includes kayak Join the marine biologist/naturalist and as your guide. Reservations needed - 239 animals that live here. $50 per person rental for the entire day. (1.5 hours with natu- cruise aboard "Miss Paradise" for a hands-on ralist, then you can keep the kayak out on your learning experience for the whole family com- 694-5513 (out of town? 866 256- includes all equipment and a Florida own afterwards.) plete with touch tanks and aquariums! See 6388). Master Naturalist as your guide. Call 239 everything from seahorses to dolphins. Wear • Tuesday, August 21 - Estuary 694-5513 for reservation. your beach shoes and bring your towels. Kayak Tour in Estero Bay with GAEA • Monday, August 27 - Kayak Join us as the sun goes down on a paddle to Shelling the Outer Islands: " Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours, 10 Shell Creek in Punta Gorda with GAEA the Rookery Islands as hundreds of biids return Tues., Wed., Thurs., Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. a.m.-1 p.m. - Bonita Beach. Learn about Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours - to roost for the night. Days offered vary, please Cruise to the Outer Islands for Shelling the wonders of America's only Mangrove 10 a.m.-l p.m. This is a beautiful.-undis- call for current schedule. (21/2 hours) and lunch at Barnacle Phil's. Cruise through Forest. See herons, egrets, pelicans, turbed creek with many cypress and large San Carlos Bay, by the rookery and spoil osprey. roseate spoonbills, dolphins, oak trees, lots of fish and birds feed from islands while enjoying dolphins, herons, Get to know our local marine life during an manatees and more, includes all equip- this creek. This is one of the only areas egrets and osprey! Wear beach shoes and ment and a Florida Master Naturalist will interactive touch tank presentation with a bring your towels. that we see the rare Limpkin. Includes all marine biologist. Discover first-hand the crea- be your guide.$40 per person. equipment and a Florida Master tures beneath the surface, including conchs, Afternoon Dolphin Cruise: Reservations required 239 694-5513. Naturalist as your guide. $40 per person, sea urchins, seastars, horseshoe crabs and Tiles.. \\id. I hur\.. Sat. 3:30- 5 p.m. • Wednesday, August 22 — reservations needed - 239 694-5513 or more. Cruise through San Carlos and Pine Island toll free 866 256-6388. Sound to see and leam about the mangrove Cocohatchee River/Wiggins Pass Estuary islands and estuaries where Calusa Indians Kayak Tour with GAEA Guides - Guided • Tuesday, August 28 — Estuary Tour of Tarpon Bay once lived. Leam the history, see the dolphins! Kayak Nature Tours 10 a.m.-l p.m. Kayak Tour in Estero Bay with GAEA North Naples. This is a beautiful estuary Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours, 10 Join a Paddlefit Certified naturalist to leam Sunset Dolphir l>uil\ the basics of standup paddleboarding while area, with mangroves and many birds, a.m.-l p.m. - Bonita Beach. Leam about . Call for dtp dolphins, manatees and other critters. you tour the Tarpon Bay estuary. Get a birds Complimentary champagne is served as you the wonders of America's only Mangrove eye view as you stand aboard these stable cruise out by Bird Island where all the birds come Includes all equipment and a Florida Forest. See herons, egrets, pelicans, boards. You'll leam all about the inhabitants of to roost for the night, along the coast of Sanibel Master Naturalist as your guide. $45 per osprey, roseate spoonbills, dolphins, the seagrass flats including, fish, oysters, man- and out by the Lighthouse. Canoe/Kayak Rentals person - reservations needed - 239-694- manatees and more. Includes all equip- atees, dolphins and birds of prey. The tour lasts & Eco-Touis: Rentals daily. Tours 9 to 11 a.m. 5513. ment and a Florida Master Naturalist will 90 minutes. Tour times are either 9 a.m. or Paddle through Larry's Lagoon, along Stingray be your guide. $40 per person. 1:30 p.m. All skill levels welcome but partici- Bay through the Mangrove Forest Discover • Thursday, August 23 - Bat Kayak pants must be at least 13 years of age and where manatee visit, dolphins feed, birds flock Tour in North Fort Myers with GAEA Reservations required 239 694-5513. _ weight at least 90 pounds. and eagles nest! Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours. 6- island sn N> VO

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boating before were hooked near Masters the kids hit the classroom Landing in Matlacha Pass, to start the school year. off the eastern shore of Inshore, the morning Charlotte Harbor, and hours were the best time to throughout the keys in the look for action working sound south of Pineland. top-water lures. The first Baits included couple hours of sunlight pilchards, shrimp, pinfish Capt. Bill Russell found redfish and trout and ladyfish steaks. A chasing surface baits over favored technique is to shallow water in south On the chum the area under the Matlacha Pass and in the mangroves with cut pieces sound near the Flamingo Water of any of the above, then Bay entrance. Juvenile tar- take a silver dollar-sized O u pon up to 15 pounds were pinfish, cut its tail off and also hooked on both conventional and fly fish it in the same spot as the chum using "oS PHOTO PROVIDED tackle in the post dawn hours. a light sinker to keep it in position. m Very strong mid-morning incoming Gag grouper and mangrove snapper Look for redfish under the mangroves this month. Helmut Rauch caught tides brought good trout action, plus a were caught from Captiva and Boca this big redfish on a live pinfish under the sbade of the mangroves on I mix of bluefish, mackerel, small sharks, Grande passes; most of the grouper are high water. He was fishing Matlacha Pass with Captain Bill Russell on last weeks full moon tides. 1 ^ and huge ladyfish. Fish were reported running undersize with a few legal fish ; S from Bokeelia to St. James in Pine Island up to 25 inches caught. For grouper the around bait schools and watch for birds. coming to a close. This is a peaceful time Sound over deeper grass bottoms from 4 best bait was fairly large live pinfish, Grouper limits were caught west of to enjoy on the water, take advantage of to 8 feet. Many of the trout are running either hooked mouth first on a large jig the Sanibel Lighthouse in depths from it, before you know it our winter friends just under-size but there was also larger head or on a knocker rig. For snapper, 65 to 80 feet. Most were reds with the from the north will be back. fish up to 22 inches caught. Often the live shrimp, small pinfish and pilchards largest at 28 inches caught on pinfish, If you have, a action was fast and with a little time a fished on a 1/0 circle hook with enough grunts, mullet and squid. Sharks up to 5 fishing report or for limit of good fish was achieved. Free weight to bounce along the bottom was feet were also caught while grouper dig- charter information, lined live pilchards, small pinfish under a the ticket. ging- please contact us at: 2 popping cork, and DOA shrimp; also Spanish mackerel and small sharks Well, school is back in session again, 239-283-7960; a under a popping cork were the favored were reported less than a mile off I hope everyone had a chance to spend ww w.fishpineis- V baits. Capt. Gary Clark also reports c Sanibel Beach. The mackerel were run- some quality time on the water with the Iand.com or PS catching redfish up to 6 pounds on the n ning up to 22 inches and the sharks from young ones over the summer. It should [email protected]. "O open water flats, mixed with the trout, i• e 3-5 feet with many of them hard-fighting really be quiet on the water now with the Have a safe week and good fishin'. -a north of the power lines in the sound. blacktips. Look for surface activity kids back in class and summer vacations Two-time winner Last 31-game winner to visit Miracle Special to the Reporter wins, McLain tossed 28 complete The Fort Myers Miracle manage- games with six shutouts during that ment team reports that former Major season, striking out 280 hitters. In League Baseball star Denny McLain 1969, McLain followed that histori- will visit Hammond Stadium on. cal season with a second consecutive Aug.23. Cy Young Award with a 24-9 record Skipp Tutor won the third The last pitcher to win at least 30 and a league-best nine shutouts. shootout of the summer games in the majors, McLain is During his 10-year stint at the season at Beachview MLB level, McLain racked up 1,282 Golf Course last week. expected to sign autographs, greet Tutor outlasted seven fans and throw out the ceremonial first strikeouts in 1.886 innings with a. other competitors and pitch. 3.39 career earned-run average and did it in style with a McLain played 10 seasons with was a three-time All-Star. birdie on the last hole. It the Detroit Tigers. Washington Known for his outspoken and per- is Tutor's second Senators, Oakland Athletics and sonable nature. McLain is promoting shootout win this sea- Atlanta Braves. Accumulating a his new soft cover book titled "31-6." son. career record of 131-91, McLain is Copies of "31 -6" will be available for most well known in the history of the sale at Hammond Stadium as well as PHOTO PROVIDED game as the last pitcher to win 30 or McLain's hard cover book "I Told more games in a single season, going You I Wasn't Perfect." 31-6 in 1968 at age 24. Only 13 In addition to McLain's presence players have won 30 or more games on Aug. 23, fans in attendance will in a season since the beginning of the have the opportunity to enjoy another 20th Century. Thirsty Thursday at The Bill, which In 1968, McLain won the first of features half-price domestic draft his two Cy Young Awards and was beers. The Miracle host the Bradenton named the American League's Most Marauders with firstpitc h set for 7:05 Valuable Player. In addition to his 31 p.m. Gates will open at 6 p.m. BASEBALL August V * | Home 10 r Away vs. St. Lucie 7:05 p.m.

August August August August 11 12 14 15 vs. vs. at at St. Lucie St. Lucie Jupiter Jupiter 6:05 p.m. 1:05 p.m. TBD TBD Uj Sanibel Rec Center Calendar O August August August August < Monday Hours • 9:00 a.m. Aqua jogging 16 17 18 19 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • 10:00 a.m. Power sculpting at at at at 7:15 a.m. Low-impact aerobics • 10:30 a.m. Water Pilates Jupiter Palm Beach Paim Beach Palm Beach 8:30 a.m. Cycle zone • 12:00 p.m. Aquaritis/Zumba TBD TBD TBD TBD t-9:00 a.m. Shallow water aerobics • 5:30 p.m. BOSU, ball & strength (ft 10:00 a.m. Hi-low impace aerobics K III 10:30 a.m. Deep water aerobics Friday Hours >• August August August August 12:00 p.m. Hatha flow yoga • 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. BOSU Pilates • 7:15 a.m. Low-impact aerobics s 6:30 p.m. Zumba • 8:30 a.m. Cycle zone 21 22 23 24 • 9:00 a.m. Shallow water aerobics vs. at vs. vs. Tuesday Hours • 10:00 a.m. Hi-low impact aerobics Bradenton Bradenton Bradenton Palm Beach 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • 10:30 a.m. Deep water aerobics o 7:05 PM 7:05 PM 7:05 PM 7:05 PM 6:45 a.m. Flow yoga • 12:00 p.m. Hatha flow yoga u. 8:30 a.m. Cycle zone (Rec center closes at 6:30 p.m.) 9:00 a.m. Deep water aerobics August August August August 10:00 a.m. Power sculpting Saturday Hours 10:30 a.m. Water Pilates • 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 25 26 27 28 12:00 p.m. Zumba • 8:15 a.m. Cycle zone vs. vs. at at 5:30 p.m. Cycle Zone • 9:00 a. m. Deep water aerobics Paim Beach Paim Beach Bradenton Bradenton • 9:30 a.m. Power sculpting 6:05 PM 1:05 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM Wednesday Hours • 10:00 a.m. flow yoga 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. (Rec center closes at 5 p.m.) 7:15 a.m. Low-impact aerobics August August August 8:30 a.m. Cycle zone Sunday Hours 9:00 a.m. Shallow water aerobics • Noon-5:00 p.m. 29 10:00 a.m. Hi-low impact aerobics Weight room, tennis, gym, water 30 31 10:30 as.m. Deep water aerobics slide, features pool, splash pad and lap at vs. vs. 12:00 p.m. Flow yoga pool use. Bradenton Charlotte Charlotte 5:30 p.m. All level yoga » 6:30 PM 7:05 PM 7:05 PM 6:30 p.m. Zumba Sanibel Recreation Center is located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Daily, Thursday Hours weekly and annual memberships are 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. available. For more information call the 6:45 a.m? Flow yoga Sanibel Recreation Center at (239) 472- 7:15 a.m. Cycle zone -345 or visit our web site at Shell Point to observe 8:30 a.m. Cycle zone www.mysanibel.com Patriot Golf weekend Special to the Reporter much for the freedom of our country, and Shell Point Golf Club will participate we are honored that we can participate," in the nationally recognized Patriot Day said Michael Raber, head golf pro at Shell Golf from Aug. 31 through Sept. 3. Point. "We hope that everyone comes out To show support during this weekend to support this worthwhile cause, while event, Shell Point Golf Club will donate also enjoying a game of golf. We believe $ 1 from every paid round over the week- that every day is a great day for golf at the end to the Folds of Honor Foundation. Shell Point Golf Club." Additionally, Shell Point Golf Club will Patriot Golf Day is the flagship fund- double the final total of the rounds dona- raiser for the Folds of Honor Foundation tions from the weekend. To make a reser- which provides post-secondary education- vation to participate in this event call al scholarships for the children and spous- (239) 433-9790. es of military men and women disabled or "This is an amazing organization that killed while serving our great nation. gives back to those who have given so ISLAND FACES Shared Use Path holds popularity all year By JIM UNEnE [email protected] Even during the heat of the summer months, Sanibel's Shared Use Path network still draws visitors and residents alike. Bicycles of all descriptions, both rentals and individually owned, ardTthe most prominent method of transportation, walkers, joggers and skaters also can be seen shar- ing the path. Parts of the ribbon of asphalt are being widened and repaved over the next couple of months. The work, including the construction of two new sections along Dixie Beach and Bailey Road, is expected to be completed in time for the return of the island's seasonal residents.

A construction crew with Bateman Contracting has been busy preparing the bike path along Rabbitt Road for widening and repaving.

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JIM LINETTE Sanibel wannabes Colette and Kelly Sanner enjoy a leisurely ride on Periwinkle Way. JIM LINETTE Island visitors from Denver Sarah (left) and Tina Hogeman sightsee along Periwinkle on a surrey bike rental.

JIM LINETTE JIM LINETTE Betina and Jonathon Shakespeare cruise Sanibel's Shared Use Path on Island vacationers Julie and Kyle Clinton stop on the bike path along the east end of Periwinkle. Periwinkle to catch their breath. ISLAND FACES

Dylan Craig at Finnimore's Cycle Shop shows how to use a small sur- rey that is often rented fiaian sitors.

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SHANNEN HAYES SHANNEN HAYES Don and Bette Watson of Sarasota at Tarpon Peggy and Scot Broede of Chicago enjoy a ride beach access along the bike path along Tarpon Bay Road

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Kevin Boone rides the new Elliptigo that can only be rent- ed at Finnimore's Cycle Shop, 2353 Periwinkle Way, in Winds Plaza.

SHANNEN HAYES SHANNEN HAYES Anna, Miiana and Alina Moore of Maryland are ready to enjoy the Surrey they rented at Billy's Bikes, 1470 Periwinkle Way.

SHANNEN HAYES Dylan Craig in a four-seater SHANNEN HAYES SHANNEN HAYES Roadster that can only be rented Hannah, Logan, Kelli and Shawn Hoover of Kentucky get les- Staff at Billy's Bikes say bicycles are the most at Finnimore's Cycle Shop, 2353 sons on how to drive the their rented scooters by Johnny popular mode of rented transportation on the Periwinkle Way, in Winds Plaza. Costanzo, right, of Billy's Rentals, 1470 Periwinkle Way. island. ? Tournament From page 27 £ kayak, which has a retail value of more than $3,000. Josh Harvel. "The Calusa Blueway trail and Southwest a photo contest and evening entertainment throughout The Angler 12 is compact and versatile, equipped Florida waters are among the finest in the U.S. for the weekend in nearby Fort Myers. with features such as vantage seating, under-seat tack- kayak fishing. We are grateful to Estero River Streamlined online registration ($60 entry fee) for le storage, horizontal storage for four rods and a Outfitters for its support of the sport and the tourna- anglers at: livewell-ready cargo area. ment." www.CalusaBiuewayPaddlingFestival.com; click on The runner-up receives $500, based on 50 partici- Tournament proceeds benefit the Florida Society "activities" and "fishing tournament" to find the regis- pants. The third-place angler gets $300, with the for Ethical Ecotourism, which is hosting the event tration link. fourth-place getting $150, and fifth-place earning with assistance from Florida Sea Grant, Lee County For more information, contact Harvel at (239) $50. Parks & Recreation and Calusa Blueway volunteers. 233-0655. "Fishing to win this Hobie kayak or a cash prize The Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival features should amp up competition," said tournament director demonstrations, instruction, speakers, guided paddles,

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