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11/4 Pound Maine Lobster served with i.- Fri, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. corn on the cobFrench Fries, & Coleslaw^ EVERYDAY! 2330 Palm Ridge fid. Sanifeei island (while supplies last) Shrimp Crab 3? items on-the "Consider the Kid*" menu. • ... < Elinor Eschman Dunham ally got to Sanibel \ia Abe and Kathleen Lerner, convenors of FISH and 'almost' fam- A life of warmth and love was fulfilled with the death of Elinor Dunham at age 87 ily members... Kathleen shares a grandchild with the Dunhams.) "Elinor was so dear on Feb. 25, 2004 in Cypress Cove Lodge. and sweet and gentle... But I was also privileged to know the wonderful and wild The Granville. Ohio School System provided secondary education, prior to her Elinor that was underneath — so open and uninhibited, such a delight." enrollment at Denison University in. the Class of 1938. At Denison, she was a member '"Elinor was an absolute love," her friend Anne Bellew said. "I considered her my of Phi Beta Kappa. Mortar Board honorary, and Delta Omicron, music honorary. She second mother. She and Hal 'adopted' me years ago when we were all campers. Among played cello in the annual Messiah performances directed by her father, Karl Eschman, her other talents, she was a superb seamstress and could manage to keep my clothes fit- in the Licking County Symphony and in other groups. For 18 year she was an elemen- ting me, despite my eating habits!" tary vocal music teacher in both in Granville and Jacksontown, Ohio. Elinor was a life-" The Dunhams became permanent residents of Sanibel in 1986, after selling the home long member of the First Baptist Church of Granville where she was baptized, married, they had lived in for 43 years in Granville. and, sensibly, having their kids convene and and a member and director of the choir for a decade or more. claim whatever they wanted from it before the house went out of the family. "That was A resident of Periwinkle Park for almost 20 years, she was active in the Sanibel the house they grew all-the way up in," she said. "That's pretty unusual now — first, to Congregational Church, FISH of Sanibel, Audubon and P.E.O. Until she gave her cello have four kids and, second, to have all four of them go all the way through school in to a young relative, she continued to play it for fun and loved participating in informal their hometown." (and formal) chamber music concerts. Elinor is survived by her husband of 65 years, Harold J. "Hal" Dunham of Sanibel; Elinor started a Sunday five children — Thomas, and his wife, Barbara Davis Dunham, of Prospect, Ky.; . night singalong in the park and his wife. Mary Eaton Dunham, of Troutdale. Ore.; Sarah, of Berkeley and Martha that eventually drew 30 or June, of Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Rose Tanner, of Springfield. Ohio; one brother, more participants to sing old Donald and Dorothy Nelson Eschman, Ann Arbor, Mich.; five grandchildren — June favorites, a few pop songs and and her husband, Michael O'Connor, of East Lyme, Conn.; Sylla. and her husband. some "camp songs" written Peter Zarov, of Madison, Wise, Ted Dunham and Jordan Lazovic of San Francisco; by one of the group's mem- Yarrow Dunham of Cambridge, Mass.: and Anastasia Dunham of Parker, Calif.; five bers just for these events. great- grandchildren — Samuel Dunham and Ethan Thomas Zarov. of Madison; and Visiting (and resident) gui- Evan Harold, Anna Elinor and James Thomas O'Connor, of East Lyme; and 14 nieces tarists and other instrumental- and nephews. ists often lent accompaniment Elinor was preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Agnes Eschman, and two sis- to the Sunday night gather- ters — Barbara Eschman Rounseville, of Newton Center, Mass.; and Alice Eschman ings, occasionally even being Rankin, of Portland, Ore. persuaded render solo num- % A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 6, at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of the bers or duets; and visitors Sanibel Congregational United from other countries would Church of Christ on Periwinkle bring songs from their native Way. lands to share. On Christmas In lieu of flowers, memorials Eve the group would go car- can be sent to FISH of Sanibel, oling through the Park. Post Office Box 854, or to the "We've been friends for 30 First Baptist Church, 115 West m years," Kathleen Lerner Broadway, Granville, Ohio 43023. Elinor Dunham mused. (The Dunhams actu- Patricia Roberts Neitzke Patricia Neitzke. 69, died peacefully at home in her sleep from heart failure on Feb. 24. 2004. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on Nov. 3, 1934, Pat was the daughter of the late Henry Baker Roberts and Helen Watson Roberts of Golf & Tennis Glub Kalamazoo, Mich. Pat graduated from Michigan State with honors in 1956. During her years there she served as cam- pus and national president of American Women Students, was a proud member of Sigma Kappa Sorority and earned a degree in English. She and Edwin met there and were married in 1956. After marriage Pat and Ed Patricia Neitzke Neitzke, see page 4 Come play golf or tennis and see all the wonderful changes in progress at our dub. You'll enjoy 18 holes on a championship golf course wrapped around the scenic beauty of the Sanibel River. Our award winning state-of-the-art Hydro-Grid tennis courts make you Green Mansions feel like a pro, no matter what level you piay, »Full Service Pro Shop BUTTERFLY GARDENS • PGA Pmfe$$t&miAv®U&bk • USPTM Tmnk PrnfessimmlAvmi&bfa BIRD ATTRACTANTS • Toumamtnt & Lmgtte May EXOTIC DESIGNS WITH NATIVE PLANTS To Cetebrate our New Look, we are offering '; I.XTW0K PLANTSCAPING MEW MEMRERSHI!^ AT ft REMISED RATE (For A Limited Time) Call for Consultation - 472-1286 110©PmVfi^ Drive, Sartfbel Island - OiM2S9.4722626'lmnh2i9A72-Wm DESIGN INSTALLATION CARE Islander • Week of March 5-11, 2004 • 3 TOO Much Sun INSIDE: CHECK It OUT, DON IS DOING THE COMB-OVER. HEE HEE.' Environment HA Service Clubs Kiwanis by Bob Wimbush 14A Diivc Health: Fit W Trim lloiloll by Claudia Burns 16A Health Notebook by Carol Simontavchi 1GA Community Concerts Review by Charlotte Heimann 5B Police News 13A Center Stage by Marsha Wagner LIB Music Scene lloiton by Harold Liebermun Coming up this week- March 5 Herbal Gardening at ECHO ECHO stands for Educational Concerns for Hunger ECHO in North Fort Myers will host a three day Organization. It is a Christian farm where plants, trees 67th Annual Sanibei Shell Show & Fair herbal gardening celebration on March 5-7. The week- and animals are grown to gather seeds and information to The 67th Annual Sanibei Shell Show and Fair will be end will begin on Friday, March 5, with a tour of the send to third world countries. ECHO also offers training held at the Sanibei Community House, 2173 Periwinkle ECHO farm at 10 a.m. The ECHO farm is a demonstra- and education to people interested in helping improve the Way. Sanibei Island, opened yesterday and continues tion and experimental farm designed to develop tech- lives of people in those countries and ours. Friday. March 5 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Saturday, March 6 niques for family gardens and farms in the third world. (9 a.m. to 4 p.m). Farmers, missionaries and others working in third world 11th Annual Garage Sale Co sponsored by the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club and countries train at ECHO. At 1:30 on Friday, the ECHO Faith United Methodist Church will hold their llth the Sanibei Community Association, the event features a staff will conduct an "Edible Landscape Workshop" Annual Gigantic Glory-fied Garage Sale on Saturday, juried shell show (with scientific and artistic exhibits) demonstrating trees, shrubs and plants that can be used March 6. starting at 7 a.m. There will be appliances, fur- inside the Community Center and outside tents with local in the South Florida landscape to produce food as well niture, antiques and collectibles, bikes, tools, sports shells and sheUcrafts for sale. There will be tables with as beauty. equipment, dishes, clothing and more. There is a live authors signing books, specimen shells and award-win- The main event for the weekend will occur Saturday. auction at 9:30 a.m.; a one-half price ;>ale at II a.m. and, ning shell art, including Sailor's Valentines. There will be guided tours of the extensive herbal- gar- at noon, a "buy-the-box" sale (buy a box for $3 and fill it Outside tents will feature local shells and sheUcrafts for dens at ECHO and demonstrations on creating container up with your choice of items). sale; food and drinks will be available. There is also a live herbal gardens, building nature gardens, propagating There will be a bake sale and breakfast and lunch will shell exhibit manned by Sanibei School students, who are with cuttings and transplantings, growing and using gin- also be available. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity, eager to share their knowledge about the live shells and gers and cooking with herbs. A silent auction and ques- mission work and community outreach. The sale will sealife in the tanks (outside the Community House). tion-and-answer session will conclude the day's events. take place rain or shine. For more information call 466- Raffle tickets are available with the drawing on Those who attend workshop sessions on either Friday 9668 or the church office at 482-2030. Faith United Saturday afternoon, and you need not be present to win or Saturday will be invited to a Sunday tour of Betsy Methodist Church is at 1560 McGregor Boulevard in one of the seven great prices, including a week's vacation Burdette's acrc-and-a-half tropical yardscape on the Fort Myers. for two on Captiva. Orange River. Betsy will identify the many tropical and . There is a suggested donation for the inside Shell Show subtropical plants and trees in her landscape and explain More happenings on page 4 of $3 and monies raised go to the Shell Club's Educational their uses, needs and designs in her very organized, infor- Grants, awarded to recipients studying to further the mal yard. Interest of conchology. The monies raised by the Sanibei Cost for the Friday Edible Landscape workshop is Community Association from the sale of shells and shell- $15. Cost for the Saturday events is $25 which includes crafts go to maintaining the grounds and buildings. an herbal lunch and a goodie bag. Advance registration The event is listed as one of Florida's top attractions, is required. Please call 543-3246 for more information drawing residents and visitors from around the world and or contact www.echonel.org. ECHO is located on THE COUNTRY CLUB OF BOATING it's featured in the March Issue of Coastal Living Durance Road in North Fort Myers, one mile east of exit Exclusive Members Only Boat Club Magazine. 143 on 1-75. . 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Dudley Burton Neitzke, from page 2 Dudley Burton of Sanibel, Florida died moved to various places across the coun- husband, Robert L. England. She is sur- vived by her children — Robert D. March 2, 2004 after a short illness. try collecting friends along the way. They A native of Nashvil le, Tenn. and a 1948 lived in Chicago, Ames, Iowa, Omaha, England, and his wife, Susan, of Fort Myers Beach, Elizabeth Morrissey, and graduate of Vanderbilt University Law Skaneateles, N.Y., and Mt. Laurel, N.J., School, Burton was an attorney who prac- finally retiring to Sanibel in 1990. her husband, Robert, of Lakeland, and Margaret L. McCurry, and her husband, ticed in Fort Myers. He began his legal Since moving to the island, Pat has practice in Miami FL following service as been active in several organizations — on Richard, of Sanibel; and six grandchildren — Rebecca, Brad, Katie, Kayla, Billy and a lieutenant commander in the US Navy the board of Big Arts, as past president of during Worle War II. He was a member of Shell Islands Garden Club, and on the Kelley. Visitation will be held Saturday at 1 McGregor Baptist Church, The Florida board of Sanibel Beautification. She was Bar Association and the Reserved Naval also active with her church and enjoyed p.m. at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery at the end of Officers' Association. the time she spent working with senior cit- Burton's legal experience included izens on Sanibel. Summerlin, with services following at St. Hilary's Episcopal Church on McGregor. many contributions to the Florida legal She is survived by her husband of 47 community as an innovator in workers' years, Edwin J. Neitzke, her son and Willie Goliszeski compensation law. He served, as Chair of daughter-in-law Kent and Julie Neitzke, the Florida Bar Association Workers' and her grandchildchildren, Lauren and Twenty-eight-year-old Willie Golis- zeski, a cook at Timbers for eight years Comp Committee, the Dade County Bar Justin Neitzke, all of Mt. Laurel, New Worker' Compensation Committee, and Jersey. and the only son of Melba Goliszeski, Libby Rogers died suddenly Sunday morning, Feb. 29, President of the Florida Bar Workers' A memorial service was held at the the war, where they shared a wonderful Compensation International Association. Sanibel Congregational Church this past 2004. life. As Dude went about the business of Memorial services will be held at 11:30 Burton was editor of the Workers' Sunday. Interment will be at the Chapel by running a dairy with his parents, Esther Compensation Section of the American the Sea Cemetary on Captiva Island at a a.m. on Saturday at Fort Myers Memorial and Ralph Rogers, Sr. Libby also flour- Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery. Trail Lawyers Association and was an later date. ished. Her tender love and fierce devotion author of many articles and legal opinions Pat was a proud survivor of breast can- to Dude and their daughter, Jan, was the Mary Elizabeth Stephenson Rogers published in local, state and national legal cer (twice), and the family requests that focus of her generous spirit. Her talents journals. He also served as a part-time memorial donations be sent to the Libby Rogers was born in Salem, Ohio and interests were legion. Every chal- on July 10, 1918 to James Byers and instructor at the University of Miami Law National Breast Cancer Foundation or to lenge was met with grit and grace, from School. the local Partners for Breast Cancer Care Edna Bush Stephenson. She grew up in biking against the wind up Minnesota Pittsburgh, the second of three girls. Avenue hill to swimming the most miles Burton is survived by his wife Valois; at 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers While a coed at the University of three children — Byrn Byron of New York 33908. ever in the YWCA pool. Wisconsin, a certain Dude Rogers spot- Libby loved to serve and accomplish. City, Sarah Cadwell of Sarasota, and ted, pursued her and married her in 1939. Sandra Kerry of Douglasville, Ga. He is Jean Bradley England She had been a trustee and on the session Back to Madison for Dude to finish of the First Presbyterian Church in Sioux also survived by seven grandchildren and Jean England passed away in her home school, then Army duty in California and five great-grandchildren. on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004. Born on Falls, served as YWCA president, Red Arizona. Cross board secretary, on the Children's Memorial services are being held "on March 13, 1936 in Zanesville Ohio, she Friday, March 5 at 1 p.m. at Fort Myers moved to North Fort Myers in 1973. The couple settled in Sioux Falls after Home Society Board President of her PEO chapter, state tennis champion, Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 10 South Dakota Tennis Hall of Fame mem- a.m. to 1 p. m. Interment will follow in ber. Mrs. South Dakota in 1958, and Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. In lieu of f% national Singer sewing champion. She flowers, contributions be made in Burton's also had a wonderful artist's eye and hand. honor to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Libby cultivated and tended both her Circle, Fort Myers 33908 or The The islands' Community friendships and her gardens with great Children's Home at the McGregor Baptist care. Her winter home on Sanibel was a Church of Fort Myers. Newspaper since 1961 warm and welcoming haven where she especially enjoyed being Gaby to her dar- ***» Mailing address: ling grandsons, Trueheart and, P.O. Box 50 • Sanihel, H. 3.W57 Stephenson. Libby's sister, Florence, and Phone: (2!VM 472-5185 • Fax 472-1372 her family also enjoyed those same warm beaches. Libby and her sweet dog, Angel, .,- V n . I • Location: in her bike basket, were a familiar sight Promenade Center on the paths of Sanibel. r>l>5 Tarpon Ba> Rd. I nil A) 3 Throughout Libby's life, the thread of her Christian faith was strong, but, in her later years, her devotion and rededication Postal Information: r to Christ gave her boundless comfort and l lie Sanibel C'aptiva Noiuh-r (ISPS 481-400) is published purpose. Libby was a gallant, lovely and every I-Viday and is distributed throughout Sanihcl and sincere woman. She fought to stay with Capiiwi Islands by the Breeze Corp. P.O. Box 56. Sanihcl. II.. us, but is grateful to be home. Third Class posiajv is paid ai the Sa?iihd Po.st Ollitv. Postmaster: Send address changes to: A memorial service will be held on Siinihel Capti\a lsltiihlcr. P.O. Box 5f> Saturday, March 13, at I p.m. at the Sanibel. Y\. 33957 Sanibel Community Church. Please, no Classified Ad deadline: Noon. Tuesday. flowers or black dresses... and only bright ties. Memorials in Libby's name may be directed to the Sanibel Error responsibility: In tlic e\enl ol an ciror we. are responsible onh for the first Community Church Mission Program. incurred insertion of an tui if. in our opinion. ihere is ,i loss of \.ilue. We do not assume .my responsibility lor an firm beyond the cosi ol the ail itself We assume no finunei.il responsibility for typographical eirors in .advertisements1, but will reprint without ehurfic that pan which is incorrect. We are not responsible for any ciedit or reimbursement after .U) days from publication date. e-mail us al: I Ik- /w'f'f/i'l i [email protected] ii piiiiii'i! i'-ii National' JResapbcmic, Jhksfshm; !•.'(. \k It'll p.ipi'l i t Islander • Week of March 5 -11, 2004 • 5 [Tuesday, March 9 \ flower show. Always busy, she is currently Junque and Treasure coordinating the upcoming (lower show at Chamber Box Lunch Sale the Sanibel Historic Village. The chairmen of the annual The Sanibel-Captiva Islands Chamber Special thanks are in order to Jane of Commerce will holds its monthly Box Junque and Treasure sale at the Morgan of Captiva Island for the delight- Sanibel Congregational Church Lunch on Tuesday, March 9 from 11:30 ful presentation and slide progrram she until 1:00 p.m. at the Sanibel Community take a break from sorting and pric- gave at the February meeting. Jane is a ing donations that will be for sale Center, 2173 Periwinkle Way. Gully's of noted Ikebana instructor and she provided Sanibel will provide the lunch. on March 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. technical advice and creative inspiration at the church, 2050 Periwinkle George Cohan, Management and for our members and guests. Quality Service Trainer will be the fea- Way. For more information, call Libby Frankwich, Corresponding the church at 429-0497. tured speaker. Secretary of Shell Islands Garden Club has graciously made her home available for Photo right, from left: Ginny must register by 5 p.m. on Friday, March our March meeting. Seating is limited. Arthur, Nancy Ake, Margaret 5. After that date and at the door, the cost Hostesses are Di Saggau, Mona Backes, White and Dee Hunter is $14. Call 471-1966 for reservations or Rosalie Smith, and Lucille Dickinson. email your reservation to: office@sani- If you have an interest in gardening, Lawn and Yard Gardening Class Save Our Bay open meeting bel-captiva.org. floral arranging, or horticulture, consider On Thursday, March 18 from 1-4 On Monday. March 15, Save Our Bay The Chamber hosts the monthly Box becoming a member. For information p.m., you can learn the nine principles will hold an open meeting to share facts Lunch on the second Tuesday of every please call President Glenda Campbell at that will help you to keep or create a beau- of the recent Sanibel Causeway hearing month. If you would like to help cater the 472-8994. tiful and healthy lawn and yard at the and joint meeting between the Lee luncheon at future dates, please call Ava at Lawn & Yard Gardening Class of Lee County Commission and the Sanibel 471-1080, ext. 225. Thursday, March 11 \ County Extension. City Council. There will be information on irrigation, Bridge experts will offer their opinions Shell Islands Garden Club Women's Club to meet recycling, suitable plants, planting tech- The next meeting of the Sanibel- that the Sanibel Causeway drawbridge "Its Raining African Violets" is the sub- niques and more. can be safely rehabilitated and that reha- ject of the next meeting of the Shell Islands Captiva Christian Women's Club will be The fee is $5 and the class will be held on Thursday, March 11, at Sundial from bilitation would be cheaper and quicker Garden Club on March 9. Lois Giles of at the Riverside than building a new bridge. Attorney Ralf south Fort Myers, will give a presentation 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The lunch will feature Community Center at Carol Hagerman showing and discussing Brookes will offer a legal update. on African Violets. She is a recipient of an 3061 East Riverside Save Our Bay President Marie award of merit from National Association of her work. Betty Blackwell will speak on Drive in Fort Myers. To "Florida Sand in her Shoes and Salty Gargano notes that, "Our experts cost Garden Clubs. She has judged African register, call Lee County many thousands of dollars to do their job Violet competitions in eight states and in Situations," music will be provided by T. Extension/Florida Yards Shea, and a bake sale will benefit to help us. Be sure to bring your check- 2002, was invited to judge at the Florida & Neighborhoods Office book to donate! Our goal is $50,000." Council of African Violets, a major show in Stonecroft Village Missionaries. at 461-7514. The lunch costs $15 including tip. The Save Our Bay Meeting will be Reservations are required and can be held Monday, March 15. at 7 p.m. at The made by calling Jean Wilson at 472-2017 Chamber AfterHours Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum on or Eva Barbour at 4544-6948. Confirmed The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Sanibel at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road. reservations must be paid for. Foundation will host the Sanibel-Captiva Please car pool, if possible, as parking is Islands Chamber of Commerce monthly limited! For further information, see AfterHours on Monday. March 15. Thewww.saveourbay.net. \lfpcoming Foundation is located on 3333 Sanibel- Captiva Road, approximately at mile P.E.O. Reciprocity luncheon F.I.S.H. Volunteer Appreciation marker 1. Doc Ford's Sanibel Rum Bar The Lee County P.E.O. Reciprocity FISH (Friends In Service Here) will and Grille will provide the food. Spring Luncheon for members of ten host a Volunteer Appreciation gathering Reservations must be made by Friday, Southwest Florida P.E.O. Chapters, as on March 27 from 2-4 p.m. at the Sanibel March 12 before 5 p.m. for all attending. well as Canadian, European and winter- Community Association. All volunteers There is a $5 charge for guests: at the door resident P.E.O.s and their guests will be are invited to attend. Come meet your without reservations, the charge is $8. held on Saturday, March 20 at 11:30 a.m., Lois Giles president, board members and other vol- Please call 472-1966 or email your reser- at the Sabal Springs Golf and Racquet Orlando. She will identify different varieties unteers as well as enjoying some refresh- vation to: [email protected]. Club, 3251 Sabal Springs Boulevard in and demonstrate how to start new plants. ments. Anyone interested in becoming a Chamber AfterHours is held on the North Ft. Myers. Lois will also have some plants for sale. FISH Volunteer is also invited. Please third Monday at 5:30 p.m. Chamber The board meeting at 10:30 a.m. will The Club is very proud that Faye RSVP to Virginia Green at 472-9709 by members, prospective members and precede the luncheon. For reservations Granberry, one of our most prominent March 15. guests are invited to attend. call 332-3986 before March 16. members, won the Designers Choice For more information on attending or Award at the Edison Festival of Light hosting an AfterHours, call Ava at 472- 1080, ext. 225. Continued right More happenings on page 6 ONE BITE AND XatenngTb SanibeVs Finest YOU'RE HOOKED SK UOOI) • SPORTS • SPIRITS FOR LUNCH haindesian S •••. 2 Luxury Homes Island Seniors Bazaar Arthritis Foundation Golf Join the Island Seniors for a fun day at Books are available to be sold at the last Bazaar and Bake Sale of the season. Spring is almost here and so is the time Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., when you'll be able to use your 2004 at the corner of Palm Ridge Road and Arthritis Foundation Golf Book. Don't Library Way. Crafts and collectibles will be miss out on this fantastic opportunity to for sale, such as hand-painted furniture, play at over. 275 Florida Golf Courses at ABSOLUTE shell decorative items, bromiliads, hand free green fees with cart rental or reduced sewn and painted clothing, calamondin green fees - for only $15. The Arthritis marmalade, homemade salad dressings, Foundation Golf Book is valid from May household decorations, European soaps, a 1 - October 31, 2004 (some courses are Trash 'n Treasures table and much more. valid even longer). AUCTION There wiii also be a delicious array of Proceeds froin saies ol the Arthritis baked goods, hot dogs, soda and coffee for Foundation Golf Book go toward vital sale. Shop the treasures and enjoy a leisure- arthritis research and quality of life pro- ly lunch in the beautiful native garden... grams and services. Please call 800-741- and take dessert home for later. Tables are 4008 or 941.-794-1400, or send a check or available for rent at $15 for Seniors mem- money order payable to the: Arthritis bers and $20 for non-members. For more Foundation (Golf Book), 501 Village information, call Vivian at 472-8925. Green Parkway #5, Bradenton, FL ,34209. And for every three Golf books you buy, The 15th Annual Caloosa you get one free! Catch & Release The Fifteenth Annual Caloosa Catch & Island Crafts Demonstrations Release will be held on June 3 - 6 at South At Three Crafty Ladies — Seas Resort, presented by Yamaha & The Free crafts demonstrations are held on Maverick Boat Company Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. The Caloosa Catch & Release is the On Monday, March 8, learn about fab- most prestigious single site flats tourna- ric applique and snippets fabric art and on ment in Florida. Due to space limitations, Wednesday, March 10 learn about shadow the tournament field will be limited to 120 stamping, an elegant stamping technique. teams...no exceptions. All entries will be Three Crafty Ladies is in Heart of the time stamped — first come, first served! Island at 1620 Periwinkle; phone 472- Your paid entry will guarantee your regis- 2893. tration into the tournament AND will guarantee and reserve a boat slip. At The Shell Net— General Information: On Friday, March 5, Shell Net shell- • $28,000 will be awarded in cash and crafter Carol will be showing how she prizes including $17,000 for the makes shell flowers, baskets, magnets and biggest redfish for a separate entry of baskets. She will be in the Shell Net in $100 per person — guaranteed by Bailey's Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Iguana Mia While you're there, don't miss the • Boat dock, deep water access Sidewalk Sale in Bailey's Center on • Tournament fish include snook, red- Thursday, Friday and Saturday. • Each home has private pool, spa and elevator fish, trout, & a daily mystery fish. • Trophies awarded to three places in • Spectacular Beach, Bay and water views angler and guided divisions Sexual Violence Symposium • Private gated communities with golf and tennis • Trophies awarded to top three Caloosa The 4th Annual Sexual Violence Guides Symposium, sponsored by Abuse • The winning Caloosa Team will enter Counseling and Treatment, Inc., and The Caloosa Circle of Champions Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. will be held on Both homes to be sold truly absolute • The Caloosa Sportsman Trophy will be Thursday, April 22, 2004 at Sanibel awarded Harbour'Resort and Spa. to the highest bidder regardless of price. • Cash will be given in "fun" categories The keynote speaker, J. Eric Gentry, No minimum, no reserve. L.M.H.C. is a practicing.psychotherapist • All competing anglers will receive an from Tampa who specializes in treating Auctions On-Site: Sat., March 20 invitation to fish The Caloosa Grand Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and he Championship will be speaking on Post Traumatic Stress 11 am and 5 pm • There will be a ladies division with a Disorder in Survivors of Sexual required minimum of teams Violence. • South Seas Resort will again host all Other topics include Rape Prevention— events Ways to talk to Children, Understanding Offenders: Predators vs. Abusers, OPEN FOR PREVIEW • There will be poolside games and con- Sexualization in Teen Dating and Club Drugs, Call for information: tests Juvenile Offender Treatments, Living with • Two breakfasts ... three dinners ... open Victims of Trauma, Working with Families, 1 -800-332-3767 bars ... lunch and drinks provided for HTV and Sexual Violence, Sexual Violence boats each day and Substance Abuse, Play Therapy for Child til t.itujtriiAt,Wn With • Caloosa Tournament gear will be given Survivors of Sexual, Cultural Diversity: Who Reader Weaver to all entrants you are Determines Your Response to Abuse, Ages and Stages of Sexual Abuse. • Net proceeds will fund athletic schol- Nursing contact hours, Mental Health arships at Florida Gulf Coast CEU's and Addiction Professional CEU's University and Redstart will be provided. NCE 3295, BAP618 Last year, teams had to be turned away; EXP.3/05, CAP#99a so please, don't delay. This will be your The cost for the symposium is $50 and ' only notice. For more info call: Ron Riley includes continental breakfast and lunch. at (239) 671-9347 and visit our website Please call 939-2553 to make reserva- at: www.caloosacatchandrelease.com tions by April 10, 2004. Islander • Week of March 5-11, 2004 Peek at the Unique March 13 is coming up fast — there are only a few SCCF's 12th Annual Tennis Tournament & days left to buy tickets to "Peek at the Unique" on a tour ... Alaska? of four amazing homes on Sanibel. Peek at the Unique is What does Alaska have to do with SCCF's tennis organized by the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva; call 936- tournament (taking place April 2, 3, and 4)? How about 7497 for reservations and more information. The cost is eight-day cruise, exploring the hidden fjords and glaciers $40, with the money raised to be used for women in need of Alaska's Inside Passage! Once again, through the in the Lee County area. efforts of Patricia Noonan, Clipper/INTRAV has gener- Nora Price Interiors sponsors the Silver residence, a ously donated a trip for two on this Signature Cruise for gorgeous compound tucked into gardens which border the the silent auction. Gulf. Unusual and fabulous wall treatments are a special Cruise in a category 3 outside cabin on the Promenade treat here. Deck, while enjoying the included meals, welcome and farewell cocktail receptions with the Captain, and trans- fers to and from the ship.When the humidity is at its peak White Heron House on Sanibel, you could be enjoying the cooling breezes of the glaciers and fjords. Embark on August 28 from The White Heron house, sponsored by Sanibel-Captiva Alaska, with visits to Elfin Cove, Glacier Bay National Trust Co. and Bob Wigley, traveled by, barge from its Park, Skagway, Haines, Sitka and Tracy Arm. Disembark original home on Captiva to where it no\y sits, on Clam at Juneau eight days later. Experienced naturalists will be Bayou. The house has undergone renovations, but always available to answer your questions and join shore excur- within the parameters of historic preservation. sions. This outstanding trip is valued at over $6,000 and Barrier Island Title Services sponsors Katie Gardenia's will go to the highest silent auction bidder at the 12th cottage. Katie is a local artist with international fame, and Annual SCCF Tennis Tournament. from the moment you The tournament will be held at the Dunes on April 2 - approach this house, 4 and it is recognized as the premiere tennis event in the you'll be in a magical surrounding area. Over 100 players will enjoy challeng- world, not unlike the ing tennis and will participate in the many special activ- realm of her art. ities, available only at this tournament. Watch for further George Parker Inc. is details about the '50s theme cocktail event sponsored by sponsoring "Clam Song", Bank of America, the bountiful repasts provided by located on Clam Bayou. South Seas Resort, the excellent support of the staff at This home blends in with the Dunes, and of course the fine pieces of glass art pro- its surroundings, using vided by island artist Luc Century. unusual and replenish- Place a bid for the dream cruise to Alaska by calling able materials. The front Marti Bryant at 472-2329. door of the home was custom made to celebrate the local flora and fauna.There will be a speaker at each home, to Southwest Regional Medical Center and Gulf help guide you through Coast Hospital are in immediate need of volunteers to Katie Gardenia's the facets that make each assist in their gift shop. Shifts needing coverage include cottage home so special. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. evenings 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. and on weekends. Please call the Friendship Volunteer Resource Center at 275-4427 for Local Red Cross chapter needs support details. For the past 86 years, the Lee County Red Cross chap- has only six full-time staff members; 99 percent of the ter has been serving the Lee- County community. workload is performed by volunteers who give freely of The Department of Children and Families is having Government officials across the nation are proclaiming their time and talents. In 2003, nearly 400 volunteers an Easter Egg Hunt on April 3 and is in need of a group March 2004 American Red Cross Month. This year, the donated over 15,790 hours, providing $253,430 in ser- of volunteers to fill 1,000 plastic Easter eggs with candy. mission and message of Red Cross Month is preparedness. vices. Each year, the Red Cross chapter provides services All volunteers will be helpful, but this is a great oppor- In the last two years the world has seen the face of dis- to more than 35,000 Lee County residents (1 out of every tunity for a group or company. No time limits other than aster change dramatically. The 2001 terrorist attacks and 14 people). they have to be finished at least a day before the hunt. the elevated threat of future acts, armed conflicts in Local volunteers provide emergency aid to approxi- Call the Friendship Volunteer Resource Center at 275- Afghanistan and Iraq, and the increasing severity of natur- mately 200 area residents annually who lose their homes 4427 for details. al disasters have made people more cognizant of danger. to fire and feed more than 550 firefighters and other emer- Even though awareness has risen, preparedness is still a gency personnel during fire season. Local volunteers pro- concern. The Red Cross warns Americans to be diligent in vided emergency communication services to 269 local taking steps to1 prevent, to prepare for, and to cope with the military families last year by verifying family emergencies unexpected. ! and sending emergency messages to U.S. military mem- Chapmans at Sanibel Community Church According!to a study commissioned by the American bers all over the world. The Lee County chapter educates Songwriters, singers and conference speakers Steve Red Cross in September 2003, approximately half of those thousands of area residents each year on important topics and Annie Chapman return to Sanibel Community polled felt either "confident" or "very confident" about such as CPR, water safety, hurricane preparedness, pet Church for a weekend of fun, song and encouragement. being prepared at home in the event of a natural or man- first aid, and babysitting safety skills. It will be the Red On Saturday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the made emergency situation, but at the same time the major- Cross that provides shelter to thousands of people should Chapman's will conduct an all-day Marriage Enrichment ity of Americans have neither a disaster kit nor an emer- they be needed during hurricane season. Seminar. Continental Breakfast and Lunch are provided gency plan in place for their home. Confidence in work- Local services have increased by 226% within the last for the event. Child care is available. Registration is place preparedness was another issue of concern, with the five years, but donor contributions have increased by only required; the cost is $50 per couple and you can register majority responding indicating they were "not confident" 25%. The local Red Cross chapter receives funding from at the church office or the Carpenter's Shop. or "didn't know" about workplace emergency plans or three major sources: private donations, product and ser- On Saturday evening at 7 p.m. the Chapman's will per- procedures. vice fees, and the United Way. There is, no government form a concert for the whole community (seating is limit- Last year there were 516 tornadoes across the Midwest source of funding. One hundred percent of money raised ed). On Sunday, March 21, Steve and Annie will sing and and Southeast, Hurricane Isabel, mudslides, and wildfires in for local projects is used exclusively for local projects. speak at all three worship services: 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and Southern California. In addition, there were tens of thou- We can all honor this organization and recognize its 10:45 a.m. Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family has sands of residential fires that didn't make the evening news. proud heritage of service by taking the pledge to prepare, called Steve and Annie Chapman, "musical ambassadors Red Cross Month is a fitting time to recognize the in addition to supporting the chapter by donating gener- to the family." efforts of the Lee County chapter. Since a group of Fort ously. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made pos- Sanibel Community Church is at 1740 Periwinkle Myers citizens banded together to form a branch of the sible by voluntary donations of time and money. For addi- Way. For more information call the church office at 472- Red Cross association on April 24,1917, the chapter's pro- tional information about the Red Cross and the assistance 2684 or visit online at sanibelchurch.com. grams have benefited the entire community and Lee it provides, making donations, or volunteering, call 278- County's support is important. The Lee County chapter 3401, or log on to arclcc.org 8 • Week of March 5-11, 2004 • Islander Water levels to be lowered during ^shore- You will learn about the ecology of seagrass habitats and Wonderful world of warblers: program bird migration find out what is being done to protect these valuable and book signing Thousands of shorebirds — dunlins, willets, and nurseries of the sea. Seagrass Wading Trips are at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 9 Want to become a better birder and learn how to iden- short-billed dowitchers; least, spotted and western tify small warblers? Brightly colored, small, and active, sandpipers; black-bellied and semipalmated plovers; and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 20. The program, spon- sored by the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, warblers are often called "butterflies of the bird world." ruddy turnstones;grea ter yellowlegs; whimbrels; and They are so small that most people may fail to even red knots — have begun their annual migration north. is free and open to the public. Space is limited to 16 people so reservations are notice them at all! Come listen to Don and Lillian Many of these birds will travel from the tip of South Stokes, world renowned bird experts and authors of "The America to the Arctic Circle. Along their journey, they required; call 472-2329 or 395-4617. Directions will be given upon reservation; the location is subject to change Stokes field guide series" speak on this commonly will use wildlife refuges as rest stops to feed and misidentified group of songbirds. This exciting program replenish fat reserves which give them energy for the due to weather conditions. Wear old clothes or a bathing suit, water shoes and sunglasses and bring a towel. will be held at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife long flight. The J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Education Center on Tuesday, March 16 at 1 p.m. Refuge is one of the first rest stops for the birds after Following the program Don and Lillian will be signing flying over the long Caribbean Sea and therefore, is an SCCF resident orientation their new Field Guide to Warblers, available for purchase important resting and feeding site. Sanibel and Captiva residents and business people can at the Ding In March, the refuge will be lowering water levels learn more about the islands through the Resident Darling in the two areas of impounded waters along Wildlife Environmental Orientation offered by the Sanibel- Wildlife Drive to periodically expose the mud flats and provide Captiva Conservation Foundation. In March, there will Society a place for short-legged shorebirds to feed. The be afternoon sessions on March 8, 22 and 29. Bookstore. refuge's two impoundments, covering 800 acres, are These free, four-hour sessions are open to island resi- Everyone is controlled by seven water control structures. These dents,'property owners and businesses to teach them welcome to structures are left open to tidal influence for the major- more about the area's natural systems. attend. For ity of the year, but during peak migration, will be Participants meet at the Foundation's Nature Center any questions closed (with the exception of one structure in each for an introduction and then travel by trolley and boat, please call impoundment) to simulate a low tide — yet still allow courtesy of Captiva Cruises, to Pine Island Sound. the refuge, for minimal tidal flow. During this closure, the refuge Space is limited and advance registration is required. 239/472- biologist will monitor the salinity and dissolved oxy- For more information or to sign up, call 472-2329. gen levels in the impoundments to assure the draw down does not adversely impact fish and other marine Get up to your ears on a watershed adventure life. The mosquito control dike through the refuge, bet- Without even getting your feet wet, The Sanibel- Franklin Locks. Leading the trip will be Rae Ann Wessel ter known as Wildlife Drive, surrounds the two Captiva Conservation Foundation invites you to get up to founder of the Caloosahatchee Citizens Association and a impoundments. It was originally constructed in the your ears in the Caloosahatchee and Pine Island Sound conservation Foundation board member. early 1960's to help control mosquitoes on Sanibel. watersheds. Join Watershed Adventures to visit the areas Following the river cruise, you could continue on to the Managers kept the water levels high during the sum- affecting the quality our back bays as well as of the water 90,000 Acre Babcock Ranch for an overnight in the lodge. mer in order to cover the mud flats so the salt marsh which laps our beaches. The lodge is located on Telegraph Swamp which flows into mosquito couldn't lay its eggs in the mud. However, On March 17, Erick Milbrandt, research scientist from the Caloosahatchee River. The privately owned Babcock the Conservation Foundation's Marine Laboratory, will Ranch is now the subject of negotiations for preservation keeping the water levels high compromised the health by the State of Florida and both Lee and Charlotte counties of the refuge by degrading water quality and reducing lead a pontoon boat trip into Tarpon Bay to discuss lab research projects to measure the continued health of our for its important watershed qualities and as part of a green- the birds' ability to feed in the higher waters. Today, way for panther.and other wildlife. Call The Sanibel- management keeps the impoundments open to tidal area waters and how that is connected to what is coming down the Caloosahatchee Rrver. Captiva Conservation Foundation at 472-2329 for more influence to mimic the natural tidal estuary for much information and sign up. of the year. This benefits many native plants and ani- On a Clam Bayou sunset mals which are dependent upon the tidal cycle, and cruise on March 24 you can learn about the upcoming project to increase tidal flow into the bay- Water, see page 18 ous by Blind Pass. Tim Gardner will explain the need for this Seagrass Wading Trip restoration while you gaze at the The shallow waters between Sanibel and Fort Myers birds coming into the bayou to are home to a wide variety of fascinating critters. This roost at dusk. estuarine environment, where the freshwater of the On March 30 you could find Caloosahatchee meets the salt water of the Gulf, is one yourself in a pontoon boat on the of the most productive places on earth. The seagrass beds Caloosahatchee River with third in shallow waters provide nursery grounds and feeding generation "River Rat," Charles areas for many species of fish and other marine life. Foster, to learn the history of the Come explore the wonders living below the surface of river. We will visit river San Carlos Bay with a naturalist from the Foundation. "oxbows," remnants of the origi- Continued above right nal river curves as well as the Dine Dockside and Enjoy Mouthwatering Delights Front the Sea — It Doesn't Get Any Fresher! I Gramma Dofs Sowing Seaside Saloon Lunch i i: JO \M Winner of 11 Taste of the islands "Awaitls" Dinner r->:0n PM Our latest win for Loctttf'd ai... "THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD" Sarsibc! Marina 472-8138 3 Years in a row 634 N. Yachtsman Come See Why! Sanibel, FL Islander • Week of March 5-11, 2004 • 9 Whooping cranes subject at next Audubon On March 11, the fascinating account of the whoop- stone, Canadian Bill Lishman, who had successfully ing crane project now under way in Florida will be the reared and trained geese to follow his ultra-light air- subject of the Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society's craft, became interested in applying the technique to Thursday night program at the Sanibel Community the faltering whoopers. The project evolved into House. Jack and Pat Cassel berry, long-time volunteers "Operation Migration" headed by partner Joe Duff, for the project, will speak on this remarkable venture. who is in his third year of leading whooper flocks The whooping crane had come perilously close to from Necedah NWR, Wisconsin to Chassahowitzka extinction, reaching a population in 1941 of only 16 NWR, near Homasassa, Florida. It is a story unlike wild birds in the original flock migrating from north- anything ever heard, and entails nothing less than western Canada to the southeast Texas coast. Five Herculean effort on the part of Operation Migration. more were in captivity. Various methods to augment The Citrus County Audubon program "Saving the their numbers were tried with little effect. It wasn't Whoopers" won the Audubon of Florida education until the late 1980's that Dr. Richard Urbanek, in award in 2002 and has been presented throughout the cooperation with Ohio State University, the state. Jack and Pat, the president and vice president of International Crane Foundation, and Michigan's Seney the Citrus County Audubon Society have been /; NWR proved the success of isolation-rearing cranes involved with the Whooping Crane Eastern with puppet "parent" costumes. Following that mile- Partnership (WCEP) project since its beginning in Photo of whooping cranes flying with ultra S. light by Matt Beck, Citrus County Chronicle, Whooping crane close-up by Takako Hashimoto. 2000. when an expeiimenta! Hock ol sandhill cranes was led on this migration route as a lesi species. They helped build .in observation blind and lhe holding pen at the site lor the lirst Hock of whooping cranes. For two \ears Pat has emceed the I'lvovcr e\em ai lhe Hock's arrival I mm their 1200 mile JOIIIIKV. Jack -v- dressed in lhe costume and helped monitor and care for the cranes. The program will begin at 8 p.m. at lhe Community ••*-- House. 2173 Periwinkle W'av. Suggested donation is S4. Parking is available on the grounds and across the street in the Periwinkle Plavhou.se lot iplease use lhe pedestrian crosswalk. Please contact Jean Reulher at 415-(W35 with an\ questions. OPEN HOUSE i.oc.(.rRin:.\iu March bth & 7 th I -5pm iiiMii ihii -iiniui Hum 4425 WATER'S EDGE GULF FRONT sjull linnl nun 2 In ill.HUH-. 1 lulhs unit 4 hi-ilmom. 4 hath o\a 124SM| II n! IIMII^ spj Vw km In n .ippli.iiiu1'- with wulc brach views bi-il" i (,u|Vl .uid nk I\unil\ room wiih (ill.II U'liul llMim1" lireplau Mi Mils mil nit)ii iiuliuiiiit; MHIK isl ^LIIMIHI IsLnuN im^ lilc lloois. "ourinet hi.uiulul i.iiup kilt-hen, wet bar I ulK luim-hi(I Llc\aloi. pool, scicenal Lin.ii S3.295.000 1817 BUCKTHORN LANE J.B. N0\ ELJ.I INTERNATIONALE 959 Periwinkle Way. Sanibel Island Call PETER O'KEEFFE Secluded gated I omnuinitv Pi i\ .lie Ijeat h Access 4 bedrooms. 4 baths Linda Gornick Buill in 2002 liii)hc) l \sso( Kile Walk lo private beach (25M) 472-5187 x 261 Asking SI, 195,000 1-800-533-7338x201 10 • Week of March 5- 11, 2004 • Islander 1 Ik INIV MIH ' AII'II- • '(HI iMllilM- (ii! *** ••-... \.nil- sillll.'it lll|i> lli'.'ll 1 f' ,*iS» /j '*• Choosing raffie| i prizes j Stirring and stirring and stirring the brew. I Mike Robison (right) and Frank Vermes igallc :sauce is scheduled to be completed in spring that expands water conservation measures water conservation is virtually effortless." 2004 starts with record-set- 2005. from a winter-only exercise to a year-round Shutting off sprinklers during and after Air freight volume also increased dur- standard. The campaign has a dual focus - rainfall helps prevent mold, damaged roots ting traffic at SWFIA ing January by more than 13 percent for safeguard water supplies and help home- and other landscape woes. Using a broom January was the 14th month of record- the month. More than 3 million pounds of owners grow healthy, beautiful landscapes instead of a hose to "sweep" sidewalks and setting passenger traffic at Southwest air freight were moved through the air- with less water. driveways saves otherwise wasted water Florida International Airport. More than port. For more information, log onto It's Freddy's job to spread the message (and Freddy says it adds a bit of healthy 591,000 passengers traveled through the www.SWFIA.com. to area residents and LeeTran volunteered activity to life). airport, 9.5 percent more than during to help. Lee County's public transportation Check the area for hardware stores, January 2003, which had been the busiest department is donating the premium space, nurseries, landscapers and libraries that January in the airport's history. The half- Freddy the Alligator is bus- and Freddy will hop off a bus only if a pay- have partnered with the SFWMD and are million-passenger milestone has been sur- ing customer makes application for an distributing brochures with tips about how passed only three times during January: in ting out advertising panel. to nurture landscapes by reducing the 2001, 2003 and last month. Freddy the Alligator is on the road mak- Historically, limits on landscape water- amount of water used. The Air Transport Association reports ing surprise appearances throughout Lee ing would go into effect from November to For more that January passenger traffic declined 1.1 County. The image of the South Florida May, the dry season with little rainfall. It's information percent nationwide. Water Management District's mascot is rid- also the high demand time, when visitors about SFWMD's "More passengers are good for tourism ing free of charge on the backs (and sides) and seasonal residents arrive and food landscape irriga- and the region's economy overall," said of 10 LeeTran buses, and lucky drivers who crops need irrigation. tion measures, Robert M. Ball. A.A.E., executive direc- wind up face to face with the comical cari- "Residents often believe the abundant conservation tor of the Lee County Port Authority. cature may even forget the frustrations of summer rains from June through October information and "The increases we've seen during the past seasonal snarls on area roads. But they signal the time of the year that conservation water-saving 14 months reinforce the need for the won't forget Freddy's message - "Water isn't necessary,'" said SFWMD conserva- tips, visit Midfield Terminal Complex." The new Wisely ... Conservation Starts in Your tion officer Bruce Adams. "Actually, we sfwmd.gov on terminal, being built south of the airport's Backyard!" rely on the summer rains to replenish our the Web or call runway, will open with 28 aircraft gates; The slogan is the theme of the water reserves. That hasn't been happening, (239) 338-2929. the current terminal has 17. Construction SFWMD's recently introduced program and summer .is the time of the year when Islander • Week of March 5-11, 2004 • 11 GULF OF MEXICO VIEWS TREASURE THE SUNRISE SNUG HARBOR A WEALTH OF WATER Luxury living at its BEST! This beautiful 4BR/2.5BA Beautiful near beach 3BR/2BA home. 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This month,s fea- tured speaker is Captain Ozzie Lessinger. His presentation will begin shortly after 7:00 p.m. in the main auditorium. The presentation is free and the fishing public is welcome to attend. . . - Captain Lessinger has been a professional guide for the past 10 years. He currently fishes out of McCarthys Marina and focuses his skills on light tackle fishing for snook, redfish, trout and tarpon. He and his anglers have won the Caloosa Catch and Release Tournament an unprecedented three times and places second several times over the past few years. He has also won the Redsnook Series Tournament out of Punta Gorda, and .w. finished 4th in the statewide Pro Redfish Tour, 2002. Ozzie is considered by many local anglers to be one of the top ten fishing guides currently active'in all of Lee County. To contact Ozzie for charters please call him directly at 472-9074. His presentation on March 9th will focus on the spring activities of redfish, snook and tarpon. 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Vick also serves as a portfolio and investment advisor to The Ed. note: See page 11B in the "B" section for a pre- Trust Company 's Investment Team as well as the view of the upcoming San-Cap Revue, the Kiwanis' senior investment analyst for Arbor Capital annual variety show. It's playing tomorrow, Saturday, Management. March 6. "Tim's investment expertise has earned him a national reputation of the highest caliber," said S. To see "Kiwanis up close, visit a meeting. The club Albert D. Hanser, Chairman and Chief Executive breakfasts every Tuesday at the Dunes. Officer of The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company. "I There will be a Blood Drive on March 23 - details to believe his continuing contributions to our wealth man- be announced. agement services have greatly benefited our clients and their portfolios." Kiwanis scholarships Vick is a nationally known investment analyst and Any Sanibel or Captiva resident or full time island valuation expert. He is considered one of the leading worker or worker's immediate family member who authorities on value investing and the methods of attends or has been accepted to attend one of Florida's Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett. His recent book, public universities or colleges is eligible to receive How to Pick Stocks Like Warrea Buffett, is a best sell- $1,500 per year for four years from Kiwanis. There are er. His returns for clients rank in the top 1% of all U.S. no age restrictions. Two of the five scholarships current- managers since 1999. ly awarded by the club's foundation have been fulfilled Vick has appeared on CNBC and CNN and has been Timothy Vick and will be re-awarded this year. One was awarded last quoted by The Wall Street Journal, The New York year. A select — and anonymous — committee of non- Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company provides wealth Kiwanians chooses recipients. .Barren's, The management services to individuals, families, and non- Contact Kiwanian Mike Robison at 472- 3121 to pick Chicago Tribune, as profit organizations. The Trust Company's mission is to up an application, complete it and return it to him by well as numerous preserve, enhance, and perpetuate assets through the April 15. newspapers and creation and management of investment and retirement financial maga- accounts, trusts, endowments, estate planning and zines. Mr. Vick foundations. 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Be alert and careful to suspi- around the office water cooler. • Close your overhead garage door • Never give a caller your credit card cious persons in your neighborhood. Intentional misinformation can number, bank account number or any On Feb. 23, a residence in Beachview before exiting your vehicle become criminal when it is used to financial information over the phone. Estates was burglarized. The criminal(s) • Never open your door to a stranger. I f defraud people and coerce them into buy- stole $100,000 worth of jewelry. The ing products, goods or ser- — - • Ask the caller for his or they claim to be representing a busi- her business name, a call- home was accessed through the rear slid- ness, call to verify that they do in fact vices. Hoaxes include chain ing glass doors that had been left letters, sympathy scams, , „' I" back number or a letter work for that business. Have them requesting a donation. produce iiicritiijCaliOij On Jan. 23, the Sanibel Police giveaways, health scares, • Do not be intimidated • Make sure your alarm system is on Department responded to a complaint of" false investment opportuni- into donating. illegal solicitors in the Beachview Estates when you are home, or away from ties, product boycotts, home • If you do make a dona- community. The solicitors were located nonexistent rebate offers, tion, examine all bank state- • Organize a neighborhood watch pro- and issued notice lo appear for violation credit-repair and credit-card ments and credit card state- gram, if there is not one in place of City Ordinance. During the field inter- offers as well as low-inter- ments monthly. view the defendants identified them- • Contact Sanibel Police Department for est loans. Often times the selves--as members of a criminal organi- dark house/vacation checks. sender will request a dona- zation known as the "Gypsies." tion. The key to reducing and If you observe any suspicious activity Here are several crime prevention lips If it sounds too good to Rod Shoap eliminating a fraud, hoax or that should prove helpful: at your home or your neighbors, contact be true, it probably is. misinformation is to verify the Sanibel Police Department at 472- the information before you 3111 as soon as possible. • Lock all doors and windows Basic tips: repeat it. The Lee County Sheriff's Office works • Engrave valuable household items • Be vigilant. Ask yourself, why did you receive the request? in partnership with our community. We with specific identification and video Spring Break starts March 15 have crime prevention specialists thai can or photo • Use common sense and trust your speak to you or any group to which you • Keep bushes and trees trimmed The Sanibel School will be closed for instincts. belong about this and other safety topics. Spring Break from March 15 - 22; classes • Never hide keys outside your home • Never base a decision to purchase To request a presentation, call 477- will resume on Tuesday, March 23. goods or services when it involves 1400. We are committed to protecting • Let a neighbor know when you are out We urge everyone to enjoy the time what appears to be misinformation, a you. If you have any questions, fee! free of town and let them know who off, but be mindful that children will be hoax, erroneous claims or fake scien- to call me at 477-1000. should and should not be at your home out and about. Caution should be used at when you are gone all times but most particularly in the • Install and maintain good lighting: use evenings. Have a safe and happy Spring timers to turn lights on and off Break!" Fantastic Gulf View Opportunity! - ti . 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FitWTrim: C is for Glycemic Index Holistic Health Notebook: Dem Bones Part II by Claudia Burns up there with white potatoes at 95 — but By Carol Simontacchi enhance the release of melatonin, and Special to the Islander whole grain breads are down around 50, Special to the Islander enjoy eight hours of deep, restful sleep and 100% whole grain breads are even each night. Type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes is epi- lower. Sugar and honey come in at 75, According to the US government, up to demic in the United States today. Even while fructose (the sugar found in fruit) is 80% of all health problems could be Medical Issues In Osteoporosis children are developing this potentially only 22. White rice gets a 70 and brown . avoided if we made simple lifestyle If you have several risk factors for life-threatening disease. rice a 55. Many cereals are up in the 70's, changes. Wow, that is good news, isn't it? thinning bones, it would not hurt to get What causes this condition and why is except for oatmeal, which rates a moder- Maybe not. It means we have to make your thyroid checked. Because the thyroid it so widespread in our country? ate 55. Fruits are rich in fiber and nutri- changes — and we hate change. gland controls the metabolic rate of the Experts agree that the culprits include ents but they contain sugar, so many fall "Simple lifestyle changes" can certain- entire bodv, the abilitv of the bodv to Ovci=CGIii>uiiipi.ii)H in processed carbony- in the high 60's. Nonstarchy vegetables, ly help prevent osteoporosis. The specter rebuild bone is impaired if the thyroid is drates and the sedentary lifestyle that which have little or no sugar, but are also of breaking bones and a dowager's hump hot operating at peak efficiency. many Americans fall into. full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, rank sends a chill through most of us women. Women, if you are in the peri- They also concur that diet and exercise from 0-15. We would like to be fully upright as we tnenopausal or menopausal period of life, can counteract this type of diabetes. Doctors and nutritionists are starting to walk through our senior years. ask your doctor to check your estrogen, Avoiding simple and starchy carbohy- advise their patients that high-glycemic Outside of ~ diet, the most important progesterone, and testosterone levels. drates plus increasing activity levels can foods are probably the chief cause of obe- thing we can do to help prevent bone loss Testosterone is a building hormone, and actually halt and reverse type 2 diabetes sity because they stress the body's insulin is exercise (the dreaded "E" word). And while women don't normally produce and eliminate the necessity for insulin system. I'll be talking about insulin in a not just any type of exercise. The best very much, they do need to maintain low supplements. future article, but for now, if you're trying forms of exercise for the bones are "bone- levels of testosterone to help maintain Here's where the glycemic index to manage your weight, just avoid high- jarring" activities like walking, tennis, muscle and bone density. Just as low lev- comes in. This fairly new nutritional tool glycemic foods such as starchy vegeta- jogging, dancing, and weight lifting, els of estrogen can be supplemented, so is a measurement of how quickly foods bles, sugars and processed grains and fill preferably several times per week. can testosterone. Holistically minded turn into glucose (blood sugar) after they up on protein, healthy fats and nonstarchy Luckily, Sanibel provides many opportu- physicians are now looking at testos- enter the digestive tract. vegetables. nities to work out, with miles of walking terone supplementation as a means of Starchy vegetables, sugar, and By the way, there are a number of trails, several workout facilities and improving overall energy and health. processed grains are high on the glycemic books at the library that discuss the numerous personal trainers who do house One more thing: Osteoporosis is really index because they convert rapidly to glu- glycemic index, including the Sugar calls. Other than a bad case of ennui, what a juvenile disease. Not that children and cose. Whole grains have a somewhat Busters! series, and there is ample infor- excuse do we have? teenagers are diagnosed as osteoporotic lower glycemic index because their fiber mation, plus charts, on the internet. Secondly, get some sleep. Bones are but that bone loss can begin in the early slows down the digestive process. Happy surfing! remodeled at night during deep sleep years, given the typical American diet. Nonstarchy vegetables have such a low cycles. Unfortunately, Americans are The two favorite "food groups" of the index, you may eat them without com- Fit'n'Trim, Weight Management from chronically sleep deprived by 1-1/4 hours average American teenager (sugar and punction. Protein and fat have little or no A to Z, meets for a half hour each Friday per night. soft drinks) rob the body of bone-building effect on blood sugar. at 11:30 a.m. in Heron Hall at the Inadequate sleep robs the bones in sev- nutrients during those years when the The highest glycemic index is 100, the Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle eral ways. Bones have less time to bones are supposed to be the strongest. rating for glucose. White potatoes earn a Way (across from Periwinkle Place shop- rebuild. Insomnia increases the release of Poor nutrition sabotages bone mineraliza- 95 — almost at the top of the chart — ping center). Doors open at 11 a.m for stress hormones, which further depletes tion during childhood and adolescence, so whereas sweet potatoes rate a 55, which is weigh-in. $5 suggested donation per the body's ability to build and repair, when they (as adults) approach considered moderate. White bread is right meeting. because cortisol is a "break-down" hor- menopause, their bones will not be dense mone, not a building hormone. Chronic enough to carry them through to the end fatigue causes sugar and caffeine crav- of their lives. Start now! Prevent and Paintbalt causing eye injury increase among children ings, and we learned last week how dam- build! In just two decades, paintball has injuries. With the increasing number of aging sugar and caffeine are to the health quickly established itself as one of the children playing the sport, ophthalmolo- of the bones. . For more information, contact Carol fastest growing and most exciting outdoor gists at Nemours urge parents to pay spe- Retire each evening prior, to 10 p.m., Simontacchi at the Island Nutrition participation sports. However, as enthusi- cial attention to making sure their chil- make your bedroom totally dark to Center (472-4499). asm for the sport increases so have the dren have and wear proper safety head- number of injuries directly related to the gear. injuries may now be the most common Dr. Hered's counterpart in game. The United States Consumer One of the primary catastrophic paint- cause of blinding eye trauma treated at Wilmington, Delaware, agrees, Products Safety Commission's National ball injuries includes serious damage to our clinics, more common than BB gun "Paintball markers are not toys," reminds Electronic Injury Surveillance System, a the eye, in some cases, resulting in blind- injuries. Paint ball ocular injuries are Sharon S. Lehman, MD, Chief of division that monitors incidents seen in ness - an outcome that is preventable if usually quite painful, and are challenging Ophthalmology at the Nemours Alfred I. 100 hospital emergency rooms across the appropriate safety headgear is worn. By to manage," said Robert W. Hered, M.D. duPont Hospital for Children, who addi- United States, reported that in the last two exercising common sense and following Chief of Ophthalmology at the Nemours tionally maintains faculty positions at years, 64 children were treated at emer- safety rules, paintball can be a safe sport Children's Clinic-Florida. gency rooms with paintball related eye - but the dangers remain. "Paintball eye Paintball, continued right Gate Glmu, 9wc. SUSAN BLUEHS Independent Care Givers, Inc. has served Lee Health Care Services County for over a decade. We refer some of the finest care givers in the area. 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Most come with face shields Crime down in Lee County and eye armor that offers further protec- both Jefferson Medical College and the tion by covering the forehead, ears and Crime in.unincorporated Lee County Murder: 39.1 percent decline Wills Eye Hospital in Pennsylvania. fell 6.8 percent in 2003, reflecting a 'Aggravated assault: 14.2 percent jaw. "Paintballs can deliver an incredible "If parents are going to allow their downward trend started in 2002. Total decline amount of force and cause serious eye reported major crimes in unincorporated Robbery: 10.5 percent decline children to participate in this sport, they injuries that can lead to permanent visu- must supervise them to ensure that they Lee fell by 819, from 12,090 to 11,271. Motor vehicle theft: 9.9 percent al loss," said Dr. Lehman. The crime rate of 3.57 crimes per 100 decline wear the proper safety equipment at all times," said Dr. Lehman. residents is the lowest in over a decade. Theft: 8.5 percent decline What is Paintball "I attribute the decrease to the hard Forcible sex offenses: 8.1 percent Paintball is a gelatin sphere, filled work and dedication of the men and decline Nemours tips to playing paintball with a water soluble non-toxic dye that safely: women of the Sheriff's Office and to the Burglary: 1.4 percent increase measures 17mm in diameter and weighs partnership and support of the Lee County 3.5 grams. A paintball can travel at • Parents must ensure that their children commissioners, residents and the business Despite the decrease in reported crime, velocities of up to 205 mph! know the masks are not an option but community," said Sheriff Rod Shoap. sheriff's deputies made 4.4 percent more According to statistics from the rather an important protective necessi- Shoap said he was pleased with the arrests than the prior year. Sporting Goods Manufacturing ty 12.7 percent reduction in violent crimes. An Excel spreadsheet of the statistics Association (SMGA) International's • Purchase eye protectors that conform Leading the decline was a 39.1 percent will be forwarded to members of the 2003 Superstudy of Sports Participation, to the American Society for Testing reduction in murder, from 23 in 2002 to media. paintball has grown 47.5% from 5.9 mil- and Materials (AST,M) F1776 (1997) 14 in 2003. Media inquiries can be directed to lion players in 1998 to 8.7 million in or carry the Protective Eyewear The Florida Department of Law Public Information Office at 477-1340. 2002. In the process, its has become a Certification Council's (PECC) certifi- Enforcement records seven major crime $370 million market. Nearly 90% of "fre- cation seal categories, and Lee's numbers fell in all quent" paintball players are aged 12-24 • Make sure your children never remove but burglary: years, while the average age is 17.9 their goggles for any reason while years. The study defines a "frequent" par- playing paintball or cleaning their % ticipant as somebody that plays an aver- markers Difference Difference Crime Categories 2000 2001 2002 2003 age of 15 days a year. (2002 - 2003) (2002 - • Make certain all persons in the vicini- 2003) ty of the paintball marker are wearing Protecting your eyes from a direct protective eyewear because of the Murder 13 11 23 14 paintball hit Forced Sex Crimes 235 21,4 236 217 potential for inadvertent discharge Robbery 340 348 382 342 Children playing paintball should be Aggravated Assault/Stalking 655 815 859 737 wearing a specially designed paintball • All children should be well versed Burglary 2448 2762 2924 2964 40 1.4% mask made to withstand the impact of a Paintball see page 19 Theft 6142 6644 6379 5838 Motor Vehicle Theft 1471 1385 1287 1159 Total Part 1 11304 12179 12090 11271 Crime Rate 3975.66 4171.03 3964.88 3567.92 THE STOCK EXCHANGE 2003 pop, estimated (316,898) from www, leecountybusi ness.com/communityoverview/population/esti mates.html (01-20-04) Arrest Totals 11857 13645 14597 15233 4000 Sq.ft. showroom of unique upscale consigned *% Change is capped at 100% furniture & home furnishings 15660 San Carlos Blvd., Gulf Point Sq. 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For businesses, switching carriers could involve far greater expense, including changing allows fish and other aquatic species to use the man- Among the promises of the Telecommunications Act stationery, business cards and notifying clients on a grove-rimmed impoundments as a breeding ground of 1996 was the creation of an environment in which regional, national and international basis. and nursery. consumers - business and residential - would not only To make the transition from one carrier to another The common wildlife management practice of sea- have choices about service providers, but would have the smoother, the FCC mandated number portability for sonally manipulating water levels will not compromise ability to change carriers without interrupting service. wireline carriers first. In Florida, the three largest tele- the health of the fisheries or mosquito control objec- With the advent of local portability, consumers may phone service providers (BellSouth, Sprint and Verizon) tives because peak mosquito breeding season and begin to see the promise of open competitive telephone implemented number portability in 1999. These carriers spawning fish use the impoundments at different times markets come to fruition. were permitted by the FCC to impose a monthly charge of the year Local number portability refers to the ability of a con- for five years to finance the upgrades to their networks to Providing habitat for migratory birds is a common sumer to change telephone service providers without make number portability possible. That charge will dis- responsibility of the National Wildlife Refuge System having to change phone numbers, providing the con- appear from Sprint customers bills in February, 2004, and the primary reason the "Ding" Darling NWR was sumer remains within the same geographic area. The from Verizon bills in March, 2004 and from BellSouth established. The refuge's water management reflects Federal Communications Commission (FCC) deter- bills in May, 2004. the ecosystem approach by providing shorebird habitat mined that forcing customers to change phone numbers More recently, the FCC imposed the same number during peak migration, allowing fish access to the each time consumers changed carriers could serve as a portability requirements on wireless carriers in the impoundments to use as a nursery and breeding deterrent in a competitive market place. The FCC rea- nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas, and outside of grounds, and maintaining water quality for all species. soned that for residential customers, notifying family, those 100 metropolitan areas in six months. This means friends and key providers such as physicians of changes that by the middle of 2004, consumers should have the ability to change from one wireless carrier to another or change wireline service to a wireless carrier and keep their existing phone number. The transition may come with a price tag because wireless carriers are permitted to charge a fee to cover their costs and these fees may vary (DWOTTF by carrier. The FCC advises that for a wireless-to-wireless transfer, your phone number should work within a few hours of changing providers. For a wireline to wireless transfer the transition may take several business days to complete. (Note: The Metropolitan Statistical Areas in Florida where wireless-to-wireless number portability is manda- tory immediately are Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Miami, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Jacksonville, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota-Bradenton,) For consumers considering a switch, some thoughts to keep in mind: SAVE LIKE NEVER BEFORE ON LIVING ROOM SETS • • Call the carrier to which you are considering switch- ing your telephone service and advise them of your DINING ROOM • BEDROOM • MATTRESS SETS • PATIO intention. The prospective new carrier should begin the process with your existing carrier. •RECLINERS • SWIVEL ROCKERS • LAMPS • ACCESSORIES • Do not terminate service with your existing carrier without initiating service with a new carrier. • Consumers are responsible for any early termination fees that are included in a contract with an-existing carrier. 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Contributions from individual and business Board Members Liddy Johnson and Brcnda Harrity members of the Foundation's Baiiey Society presented 12 non-profits and the City of Sanibel with made these grams possible. i* r grant awards totaling S67,270. The Sanibel School Fund The Foundation also announced an alloca- received the largest award, a grant in the amount of tion of SI0,000 to the foundation's Good $25,000. Neighbor Fund. Francis Bailey, board mem- ber and long-time supporter of the Community Foundation said. "The Good Neighbor Fund is a very important resource for our community. It was created to provide one-time emergency assistance to Island resi- dents and workers in need." Board President John Madden thanked the Foundation's Board of Directors and Bailey Dr. Klaus Petersen, Sheryl Steele and Community Society members for their support. He encour- Foundation board member Francis Bailey Jr. aged everyone to give, even those who are part- Foundation which has current assets of $32 million. time residents. "'Although I never made any money in With an annual contribution of $150 for individuals this town, it would be inconceivable for me not to leave and $250 for businesses, you too can join the Bailey any money here — given how much lime I have spent on Society and help support the important work being done these Islands and how much 3 have enjoyed every in your community. For more information, please call the minute." Madden also spoke about the Community Foundation at 274-5900. or visit the Foundation's Web Marjorie Madden, County Commissioner Bob Foundation's ability to work with donors to establish dif- site at sanibelcommunity.com. Janes and Community Foundation Board ferent types of funds to ben- President John Madden. efit the charities or causes of their choice. The evening was spon- sored by Bank of the SANIBEL-CAPTIVA Islands, Sanibel-Captiva Trust Company and Henderson Franklin Starnes SHOPPERS & Holt. P.A. Entertainment was provided by Maureen Sieger and David McGrath. GUIDE Since its inception in 2000. the Community '••#v ri.^: Foundation of Sanibel- Captiva has awarded more than $253,000 in grants to non-profits ser\ing the Islands. The Community Serving ihc Islands for 30 years and still going Si rung! Foundation of Sanibel- 'WE'RE GETTING A FACELIFT-- Terry Igo from Sanibel-Captiva Trust Captiva is an affiliate of the Company and Rudy and Sandy Zahorchak. SW Florida Community Walch for our new look March, 2004 L FORECAST FOR MARCH 6 & 7 PORT CHARLOTTE SATURDAY SUNDAY 31/63 Sat CHARLOTTE A.M. P.M. A.M. RM. 83/64 Sun COUNTY I PUNTA GORDA 83/64 Sat 84/62 Sun Warm temperatures in the More warm temps in store. LEE afternoon with a cooler BOCA COUNTY evening. GRANDE 84/66 Sat LEHIGH 83/65 Sun ACRES WEEKDAY TIDES CAPE 73/47 Sat GET YOUR FORECAST FIRST ON FOX. PINE CORAL 78/50 Sun City Wed.High Wed. Low Thu. High Thu. Low ISLAND WATCH fOX 4 NEWS 8*99:00 84/65 Sat 84/66 Sat Cape Coral 5:18 a.m. - 6:28 a.m. 3:54 a.m. FORT 84/64 Sun 85/65 Sun STATE FORECAST-SATURDAY] Bridge - 2:53 p.m. 10:54 p.m. MYERS CAPTIVA 84/66 Sat Captiva at 3:08 a.m. 4:18 a.m. 12:38 a.m. IMMOKALEE CAPE CORAL 85/66 ISLAND 84/68 Sun Redfish Pass 11:37 p.m. 8 44pm 73/56 Sat 85/65 Sat DAYTONA BEACH 86/67 Fort Myers 611 a.m. 7-21 a.m. 4:36 a.m. 75/58 Sun 86/67 Sun FT LAUDERDALF . 88/65 FT MYERS BEACH . 85/65 3:35 p.m. 11 47 p.m SANIBEL BONITA SPRINGS GAINESVILLE 86/65 SATURDAY Matlacha Pass 4:46 a.m. 5:56 a.m. 3:20 a.m. ^ JJ. ISLAND FORT MYERS 85/66 Sat JACKSONVILLE . 84/63 SUNRISE 2:19 p.m. 10:22 p.m. LrUlt 85/66 Sat BEACH 86/68 Sun KEY WEST . 87/67 7:10 AM KISSIMMEE 84/62 Pineland 3:44 a.m. 4:54 a.m. 2:18 a.m. /• 85/67 Sun 86/68 Sat ESTERO/SANCARLOS 87/67 Sun 75/53 Sat MIAMI 88/65 1:17 p.m. 9:20 p.m. ORLANDO . . 83/65 79/53 Sun Point Ybel 2:13 a.m. 3:23 a.m. 12-40 am Mexico PANAMA CITY . . 84/66 11:39 p.m. 7:49 p.m. PENSACOLA . 84/67 BOATING FORECAST COLLIER SARASOTA 83/66 Punta Rassa 3 02 a m. 4 12a.m 12.33 a.m Wind: Variable 14 Knots COUNTY ST. PETERSBURG . . 84/6S 11:32 p.m. 8:38 p.m. 11:57 p.m. TALLAHASSEE . . 85/64 Seas: 2-4 Feet MARCO ISLAND NAPLES St. James City 3:33 a.m. 4:43 a.m. TAMPA 86/65 SUNDAY Bay & Inland: Light Chop 87/66 Sat 86/65 Sat VERO BEACH . . .85/65 SUNSET 12:07 p.m. 9:09 p.m. 1.08 p.m 86/88 Sun 85/67 Son WEST PALM BEACH 88/65 6:13 PM 20 • Week of March 5-11, 2004 • Islander , * f Actual view from a Mastique residence. Relax on the Gulf beaches or the private beaches of Lake Mastique. No traffic jams. No bridges. Yet only 5 Minutes from Sanibel & Fort Myers Beach. Overlooking Mastique-s spectacular pool area are fishing piers, boat docks & floating lake pool. Steps from your residence is the Tropicabana Clubhouse with, fitness area, yoga/dance studio, cigar lounge, billiards & cardroom. iewee. a i tortuie, ^• *sssrf. ,. (SluAND STYI.E CDMMUNITY www.mastique.Gom » •*?•»- A Jack Parker Homes & Royal Palm Builders Development S.1KK A Wf. . mjv ™ ••^™ — »"?™~ "•^"' .1" ' V3 i efe li •-• -•* •--.•• ^ . # «* •i, ,.* 2 • Week of March 5-11, 2004 • Islander Saxophonist Ed Melton, will perform For the month of Show at the Sanibel Library on all of his instruments — tenor, alto, ! March, Hirdie Girdie The Sanibel-Captiva Art League and soprano and baritone saxes. Gallery is featuring the Sanibel Public Library invite the pub- For further information, call 334-3330 ' •••r"' the work of islander lic to visit the Library and see over 150 or 338-2287. ; Jo Mullen. There will works of art. The League artists' works be a reception for the include watercolors, acrylics, oils and Concerts at Shell Point *•::-. : ; , watercolorist on hand-pulled prints, woodcuts, collages • • <•'.-: ^ Monday, March 8th, and batiks. Styles range from traditional Shell Point Retirement Community from 5 to 8 p.m. to abstract. Florida themes as well as sub- will host two more concerts in the month - • '< Mullen has designat- jects from all over the world are in this of March. i.-vS •. J .' ; ed PAWS as the char- large and interesting exhibition. Sunday, March 7th, 6 p.m. — .' •.. ' ' t • : ity to benefit from the Although the show is not juried, Matthews Brothers ! ••""' • •**;.^ ^* £ si sale of artwork that Douglas Flynt, M.A., M.F.A. will judge In sacred and classical music, Ron and ** •M evening the entries and award 10 prizes ranging Gary Matthews are one of the most gifted - - - from $25 to $200. A reception will be and dynamic duets in North America. held on Monday, March 8th, from 5 to 7 Their combined talents feature vocals, pm in the Ground Floor Meeting Room of piano,' organ and trumpets, making their the Library. Awards will be presented at performances rare and uplifting experi- that time. ences in music and worship. This concert ^SANIBEL-CAPTIVA The Library is open from 9 am to 8 pm is part of the Village Church Season of on Mondays and Thursday, and from 9 am Praise and is free of charge. Tickets avail- am to 5 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, able at the door the evening of the concert. SHOPPERS Friday and Saturday. Please call 454-2147 the day of the con- Most of the paintings are for sale with cert to ascertain ticket availability. GUIDE 20 percent of the sale price donated to the Sunday, March 28th, 6:00 p.m. — library. This donation and Florida Sales Cynthia Tax are included in each price. Buyers Clawson may phone the artists to arrange the sale Billboard and shipping, if necessary. Magazine has The league sponsors an Open Portrait called Clawson Studio at BIG Arts every Tuesday after- "the most awe- noon from 1 to 4 p.m. during January, some voice in fhe Islands for 30 years and still going""Strong! February, and March. Models will wear a Gospel music." ^WE'RE GETTING A FACELIFT- variety of costumes appropriate to both Since winning indoor and outdoor sessions. All local the Arthur Watch for our new look March, 2004 artists are welcome; there is a charge of Godfrey Talent $4 per session. Call Eleanor Gause for Show while in The Matthews ';. '. . :\ ••'-.I .••'"• •"•V- '•••%•:• additional information at 472-5267. college, Brothers Each Thursday the League also spon- Cynthia has not sors outdoor painting sessions. Any stopped "singing artist, amateur or professional, is wel- and proclaiming the Gospel, ranging from come to participate. These sessions begin television appearances to onstage with the at 9 a.m. and break lor a brown-bag lunch Billy Graham Crusades. Her creativity, and friendly critique at noon. wide range, and incredible voice make her March 4 — Castaways, San-Cap Road a singer's singer and an inspiring concert just before Blind Pass Bridge performer. This concert is part of the March I I — Castaways Village Church Season of Praise and is March 18 — SCCF, San-Cap Road, free of charge. Tickets available at the Mile Marker 1 door the evening of the concert. Please March 25 — SCCF call 454-2147 Call Joan Bitzer at 472-0935 for more the day of the information. concert to ascer- tain ticket avail- ability. Ask about our variety of no-hassle String Band concert SM The Village Guaranteed OneFee Mortgage options. The City of Fort Myers String Band, Church in Shell and the City of Fort Myers Recreation Point Retire- Now you can have a loan that's as individual as your home. Division will present a free concert, ment Commu- Our expanded line of mortgage options can meet any home- Sunday, March 14th, at 2 p.m. in the Hall nity is located Cynthia Clawson lending need — from buying to refinancing. Our simple of 50 States ballroom, 2254 Edwards on Shell Point application process means you get prompt, personal service Drive in downtown Fort Myers. Boulevard, just from the bank you trust, your island bank. The March concert will have an all- before the Summerlin and McGregor Trish theme, featuring Sue Groskreutz as intersection in Fort Myers, approximately Please call or stop by Bank of the Islands and ask for Allen recorder soloist on Sailor's Hornpipe and two miles after the Sanibel Causeway. Myers. He would be happy to tell you more about our variety Trish Washerwoman, in addition to assist- of mortgage options—and assist you with a home loan that's ing in directing the band. Rehearsal open to public Groskreutz is a college music teacher right for you. from Chicago, 111. and has been in the area The Southwest Florida Symphony, in ^3 Bank ot The for three years. She is the national presi- conjunction with The City of Fort Myers dent of the American Recorder Teacher's Recreation Division, will offer a free Association and has a Master's in Music musical evening and other arts activities M Islands Education from the University of Illinois during Art Soup, Wednesday March 24. Vgnr. Island Bank with major in piano and violin. Currently, This final event of the Art Soup season she is a violinist in the Charlotte series will take place from 5:30-8 p.m. at Corner of Periwinkle Way and Casa Ybel Road Symphony in Southwest Florida. Also, Riverside Community Center, 3061 East Riverside Drive in Fort Myers. This Art 472-7211 Member she plays in a trio using chamber music FDIC composed between 1400 and 1700. Soup event will also have an exhibit and islander • Week of March 5 - 11, 2004 • 3 sale of children's art created by students at Renaissance islanders, Amanda Reapsummer and Lindsay Torpey- Montcssori School. Cross. Raheen Bush, Jason Kolesa. Matt Haase and When I'm Sixty Four to open The Maestro Paul Nadlcr will discuss the upcoming Brianna Grantbam play the government agents. Karen Jn honor of his 64th year. Yoko Ono and the Third St. classical concert. Grand Creations, during "Concert Goldberg directs the play, Jennifer Dolcnce is technical South Association will open an exhibit of John Lennon's Insights" at 6:15; open rehearsal will commence at 7 p.m. director and the stage manager is Christine Avery. artwork during the weekend of March 19th through 21st. In addition, live art demonstrations, refreshments, and a For ticket information, call 481-4323. Canterbury is This exhibit will feature the largest collection ever dis- sunset dinner for a nominal lee are also part of the Art located at 814! College Parkway in Fort Myers and is an played of original drawings and signed albums with Soup tradition. independent, college prep school, accredited by the drawings done by Lennon from 1964 through 1980, the Reservations are required for dinner: call the Florida Council of Independent Schools and a member of year of his death. His powerful message of love and life Recreation Division at 338-2287. the National Association of Independent Schools. is candidly and tenderly portrayed through the over-100 pieces he created. Among them are rare works from the Dana Paul to appear Spring Juried Show opens original Bag-One suite signed by John in 1969, Beatle song Iyr9ic mauscripts by John from (he Beatles years From Thursday, March 25th. through Saturday, March The Fort Myers Beach Art Association will hold a and his solo years following, and Real Love children's 27th. island favorite and one of Florida's leading jazz reception for its Spring Juried Art Show on Sunday. drawings Lennon did for his son Sean in the last year of vocalists Dana Paul will be joined by '"Mr. 88s." Joe March 14th. from 2 to 4 p.m. Judged by Carl Schwartz, his life. McCormick. from 8 p.m. to midnight at Dolce Vila on the exhibition will hang in the Main Gallery from March The exhibit has been one of the highest-attended art Periwinkle Way. 7 to April 2. The Town of Fort Myers Beach and the Gull" showings in America for the past 10 years and has raised A major player in the Florida music scene, Dana Paul Shore Grill are sponsoring this year's show and over hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities throughout was selected 2001 Florida Music Awards Best Jazz Artist $1,000 will be awarded to the winners on March 14. the world, in Naples, the show will be raising money to and. in 1999. was voted Reader's Choice Best Local Jazz Studio 2 Gallery features Ackerl beneifl The Harry Chapin Food Banks of Southwest Performer. Dana is also featured vocalist with South Lee Ackert, a favorite Beach artist and teacher, is Florida. At S2 donation at the door is suggested. Florida's most extraordinary big band, the Peter Graves" exhibiting her works in the Studio 2 Gallery at the Art When I'm Sixty Four will be on display in the second Atlanlean Driftwood Band, which was host band of the Association until March 17. The exhibit includes her floor gallery above Ridgeway Bar & Grill at i 300 Third annual Sanibel Jazz on the Green festival. recent paintings in several categories — plein aire paint- St. South at 13th in Old Naples Friday. March 19th, from His greatest live musical moment and memory — ings of local scenes, paintings of New England as well as 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, March 20th, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.. trading scat solos with the perfecter of art of jazz from recent trips to Arizona, Mexico, Spain and Portugal. and Sunday March 21st, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more vocalese, John Hendricks, at Jazz on the Green. Ackert enjoys painting on location in a somewhat information and/or directions, call (239) 434-6533. "Dana is simply a great scat singer," says Scott Siler, impressionistic manner and working in her studio producer of Jazz on the Green. "He's also a real bluesy employing glazing and negative painting techniques. She singer with a deep, rich teaches watercolor classes at the Art Association and has Captiva Gallery features three soulful sound." won numerous awards in local and national art shows. Mimi von Litloff. Sissi Janku and Beth Colette — ail Born on Nantucket The Outdoor Painters will be gathering at Bowditch three island artists — will be featured at a reception on Island, he grew up in a Point Park on the Beach this Wednesday. March 10. and Friday March 12th. from 6 to 9 p.m. at Seaweed Gallery musical family — his dad in then at Hidden Harbor on San Carlos Island Wednesday. in Celebration Center on Andy Rosse Lane. Captiva demand as a tenor sax man March 17. The group meets at 8:30 a.m. and breaks at LitollT. using gold and silver leaf, works in a medieval in the Boston area, and his noon for a friend I v critique. For further information, call style — her ethereal angels are very popular; Janku is mom the manuscript copier Fred Bushnell at 463-6220. known for her shuttered, light-filled seascapes that allow of arrangements for society Coining up in two weeks on Saturday. March 20. the one to feel as if one were gazing out a v\ indow; both also gigs. By the time he was 13. Art Association will hold its annual Clothesline Art Sale paint furniture. And Colette, working with fused glass, Dana's family had moved to & Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All work for sale is creates jewelry and small suncatchers. Miami and he began playing unframed — an opportunity to pick up a painting by your Seaweed is open seven days a week with galleries trumpet in the junior high favorite artist at a great price. Art materials, books and located in The Village on Sanibel and a baby gallery in a school band. As the saying crafts will be sold inside. All monies from the Bazaar go corner of Captiva Island Inn. goes, the rest is history. toward the scholarship fund which awards scholarships Whether you're listening to Paul's rendition of ''You to graduating high school seniors who plan to study art in Don't Know What Love Is" with his subtle, drop-dead college or at an art school. bluesy phrasing and vocal range, or the breakneck speed The Art Association is located at corner of Donora & lyric and extraordinary vocal percussion solo on his orig- Shell Mound Boulevards just behind the Fire Station at inal vocal version of Chick Corea's "Sicily," you know the blinking light on the Beach. The hours are 10 a.m. to he's right where he belongs. You're just glad you're along 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 on for the ride! Sunday. For information on all activities, one can call the Paul's latest CD is Dana Paul Live — Land of Make Art Association at 463-3909 or check out the Web Page Believe, released in 2000. at www.fortmversbeachart.com. Reservations are recommended for Paul's perfor- mances at Dolce Vita — call 472-5555. Pulitzer play at Canterbury On Thursday and Friday, March 18th and 19th. Canterbury School will present You Can't Take it With You by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman with the cur- tain goingup at 7 p.m. in the school's Performing Arts Center. The Pulitzer Prize -winning comedy explores the happy madness of the kooky Sycamore family as their young daughter falls in love with a boy from a stuffy Upper East Side family. At first, the Sycamores seem crazy. It does not take the audience long, however, to realize that, if the Sycamores are crazy, then the rest of the world is even crazier! JMLL1ARD VOCAL ENSKMBLK WITH PIANO Dl'O Thomas Avery, a sophomore, plays Grandpa Tuesday, March 16 $30 Vanderhof. Sanibel resident Jessica Ogdcn, a senior, "sponsored i> Mrs. J. Howard Wood plays Penny. Other cast members are Maya Ostcrman as the girl in love, Alice. Neil Curie] as Tony. James four alumni of the Juilhard Opera Center w ilh piano duo pet form Brahms' Niroumand as Paul. Abby Dosorctz as Essie and Chris Liebcsliedcr Waltzes. Book i. Love songs thai melt the heart, followed b> opera selections performed b\ soprano CamiHe Zamora. mezzo Alison Vupav. tenor Waldo Pellecchia as Ed. Jason Kolesa will perform as (ion/ale/, baritone Brian ViulJigan and pwrusls IX'sirae and JX-OUIIM Broun. Kolenkhov, Kevin Petrol! as Mr. Kirby. Marissa Tolcp as Collectively, these artists have performed at (jlimmemlass. Aspen. Chatauqtia. Mrs. Kirby and Brad Smith, another islander, as Houston Grand Opera. Salzburg Moz.arteum. Wciil Recital 1 lall and the Met DcPinna. Rounding out the cast will be Emily Speai as Rheba, David Frantz as Donald, Stephanie Hon as Olga FESTIVAL Katrina and islander James Sprankle as Henderson. "BONT KXI'H T 7 HK OfM>f.VUjy " Sharing the role of Gay Wellington will be two more I HOTLINE: 336-7999 Week of March 5 -11, 2004 • Islander A repeat performance by three musical practitioners of with the Obie-winning show, Jelly Roll! The With Waldo at the Steinway and Thompson early jazz — pianist and clarinetist, Butch Thompson, Music and the Man. He has recorded many at the Baldwin, guest artist Ruth Brisbane — a pianist and vocalist Terry Waldo, and vocalist, Ruth CDs and spent 12 years gaining national expo- star on Broadway appearing in One Mo' Time Brisbane — featured blues, stomps, rags and other sure as house pianist on Garrison Keillor's "A and Black And Blue — sang the old Bessie assorted early jazz genres before a full house at Schein Prairie Home Companion." Waldo's impressive Smith standard, "Yellow Dog Blues." Brisbane Hall on Monday, Feb. 23rd. The event was sponsored by credits include his award-winning book, This Is exudes warmth and joy and was most effective Fifth Third Bank and law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Ragtime, and appearances at Michael's Pub in in her soulful rendition of "Am I Blue?" Starnes and Holt. New York City and on the Tonight Show. He Clarinetist Thompson added nice fills behind The first selection, "Pineapple Rag" by Scott Joplin, was lauded by the legendary Eubie Blake. the vocal in spite of conflicts with the piano was an up-tempo rag played by both pianists which had However, collectively, their accomplishments accompaniment. His solo on the first 16 bars Thompson at the nine-foot Steinway and Waldo at the did not aid their performance as their pianistic Harold was tastefully played with a nice warm sound. nine-foot Baldwin. Individually, both pianists have precision was very ragged and out of sync, per- Lieberman The two pianists tore into Joplin's "Maple achieved impressive accomplishments — Thompson haps due to a lack of performing with each Leaf Rag" the same lack of precision as previ- concertizing in Europe and performing Off Broadway other. ously exhibited. The two simply did not play well togeth- The second selection, "How Long Blues" performed er and produced rhythms and phrases that were in steep and written by Thompson was a slow and simplistic 12- conflict with each other. After intermission, Butch played bar blues with the usual tonic, dominant and sub-domi- piano and Terry pleasantly sang and played "Everybody nant progressions, but the feeling communicated was Loves My Baby." Butch's stride solo was impressive as bland and devoid of any real emotion. The mood changed his left hand deftly moved from low to high with ease and with a bit more energy as Butch played a Jelly Roll accuracy. Terry also showed his ability to perform stride Saitiber* Morton, Latin-tinged, minor-key "Momma Muta." as he sang and accompanied his vocal rendition of Waldo performed his own composition, "Proctology "Lover Come Back To Me." With quaintly amusing Rag," with abundant syncopation, accents and musical humor, he performed "12th Street Rag," complete with Best Happv Hour pauses. His facial expressions, complete with Liberace- an exaggerated slow tempo and Victor Borge-type antics type winks and raised eyebrows, effectively endeared then suddenly seguing into a rip-roaring fast tempo. Even him to the audience. His admiring explanations of the with a few wrong chords in the accompaniment, Butch legendary Eubie Blake — especially Ms Broadway Show, was able to play a mellow and soulful clarinet solo on the 2 foi I Drinks Shuffle Along — served as a prelude to performing classic "Sleepy Time Down South." Coll & Well Liquor Blake's "I'm Just Wild About Harry" as originally The two and one-half hour concert also featured com- intended, a waltz seguing into an up-tempo one-step. positions by Willie "The Lion" Smith along with Jelly Draft & Bottle Beer Roll Morton's "Smokehouse Blues." Brisbane made her Select House Wine final appearance with a gritty rendition of Fats Waller's "Ain't Misbehavin'" followed by the double-entendre 95 version of Bessie Smith's "Empty Bed Blues." The con- Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna, Crispy Fried cert closed with the classic New Orleans spiritual "Just A Calamari, Chilled Oysters, Steamed Closer Walk With Thee" — complete with audience clap- Shrimp, Beer Battered Mozzarella, ping on beats 2 and 4. The musicians obliged the stand- ing ovation with a moderate tempoed interpretation of Snow Crab Legs, Chicken Wings "Runnin' Wild." *119.e5 adults • *109.®5 seniors Based on the applause from the full house, the concert 4 • 7 P.m. 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Offered at $499,000.00. r Wyman Atkins Realty ACARANDA Licensed Real Estate Broker 239-432^1515 (office) 239-839-6177 (cell) 239.472.1771 1223 Periwinkle Way - Sanibef Islander • Week of March 5 -11, 2004 • 5 Incredible Tosca production! By Charlotte Heimann be sung by understudy Steffanie Pearce, a son involved in thisffective 54-year-old Special to the Islander native of Naples, Florida. Cheers! from a group. Program sponsor Madeleine R. delighted audience. Taeni. seriesunderwriter Barbara (Mrs. J. Brava Steffanie! Bravo Sergei! Bravo Pearce's performance was breath-tak- Howard) Wood and moving spirit Barbara Cesar! Brava!Bravo!BravoM! ing — beautiful voice, slender appearance Mann deserve special bows. Deafening storms of admiration and and a wide range of acting ability. Look for the next Community Concert gratitude swept over the prison ramparts, Corroboration of her talent wasn't neces- star presentation on Sunday, March 7, at threatening to engulf the singers and sary, but we heard that she is "international- 2:30 p.m. Ln Mann Hall — the Russian drown the orchestra! ly known as a distinguished singing actress, National Ballet presenting a full-length noted for her portrayals of tragic heroines." Carmen and Paquita. For information, What caused all this ecstatic enthusi- Favorites among them are Violetta in LAI call 939-3236. asm? Traviata, Mimi in La Boheme which Pearce sings often when touring the USA and It was Tosca, the Teatro Lirico Europe with Teatro Lirico or singing with D'Europa production of Puccini's tragic Charlotte Heimann is a well-known other opera companies and festivals. opera, triumphantly brought to Mann Hall local actress who was the Islander arts Tenor Cesar Hernandez, as Tosca's ill- on Feb. 24th by the Fort Myers critic before the late Frank Wagner joined fated lover Mario, and baritone Sergei Community Concert Association. And it the staff. Moskalkov. as the terrifying Scarpia, gave was wonderful! Although she retired last year, she has performances of top-flight caliber. Born The veteran Teatro's towering new sets been active in the theatre for a long time. in Brooklyn in 1970, Hernandez already (final scene, the prison ramparts) and ele- Among other venues, she was in Charles has considerable worldwide experience. gant costumes took the audience to Rome • Coburn's slock company, The Mohawk The Russian Moskalkov, born a year later, in 1800 for a performance that shook up Drama Festival, for three years — ami she obviously has a great future as a the house. Extraordinary voices blended has participated in community theatre singer/actor to add to his European with skillful acting to create this operatic wherever she has lived. engagements. Tosca is his most auspi- feast. cious USA debut. Seasoned and tyro opera-goers alike There were effective shorter roles were enthralled by the beautiful Flora (Angelotti, Spoletta, the Sacristan), a Tosca, the handsome Mario Cavaradossi church chorus, various servers and crowd and the evil Baron Scarpia. There was a **>i6.puccmt' A members. Every one of them was in char- cast of 40, all of whom were totally acter at all times, knowing what to con- absorbed in their roles. No flaw blurred feet, playing with heart and appreciative tribute — or not — to the scene. the story — which, by the way, was easy understanding of Puccini's intent. The to follow since important lines translated courtly Eugene Kohn conducted with a This tremendous Tosca was an evening from the Italian were printed on a screen sensitive baton. to remember, and for this the Fort Myers high above the proscenium. It was announced before the first cur- Community Concert Association must be The 50-piece orchestra was note-per- tain that the title role of Flora Tosca would given a standing ovation oftheir own. Brava! and Bravo! to each and every per- BlueGrass Festival Expands A mountain is coming to Florida, and it Scheduled performers are Borderline looms bigger and better than ever. Eleven Bluegrass, Bluegrass Central, The bluegrass bands are slated to perform at Bluegrass Miners. Curt Dunn & the second annual Florida Mountain Company, The Hartliebs, The Lazy B Florida Fresk. World Cuisine. Bluegrass Festival, scheduled for April Pickers. Mahogany Hammock, The Peace 2nd. 3rd and 4th. The annual event is held River Band, The Sawgrass Drifters. at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Telegraph Creek and Up the Creek. Myers and this year it expands from two Acoustic musicians are invited to bring Ckanging the Taste to three days, featuring twice as many their instruments to the festival and join in bands as last year. various jam sessions. The Festival kicks off at 6 p.m. on The performance line-up can change of Captiva Friday, April 2nd. Bands perform for four without notice. The festival is sponsored hours on Friday, nine straight hours on by the Acoustic Music Society of STARTERS Saturday, and another four hours on Southwest Florida in conjunction with the Lobster Spring Rolls Sunday — 17 hours of music over three Lee Civic Center. . with Mango Citrus Coulis Winter Menu Samples days. Admission is $6 per person for To gel to Lee Civic Center, take 1-75 to Warm Cambazola Cheese Friday, April 2nd (6-10 p.m.); $10 for exit 143 (Bayshore ), go east three miles OCH SEAFOOD TRADITIONS Saturday, April 3rd (1-10 p.m. with to left turn on Old Bayshore and follow •Proscuittoon Lahvosh Oyen Broi|ed pepjtas Crusted admission $6 after 6 p.m.); and $6 for signs to the Bluegrass entrance. Pacific Razor Clam Chowder Pacific Rockfish Sunday, April 4th (noon-4 p.m.). Advance The campground will be open on OCH FEATURES Grilled Diver Scallop and Gulf weekend tickets for all three days are $15. Thursday, April 1st: 96 RV campsites ... , „ ,_ , „ . oniiea c^iver scanop. Admission is free for children under 13 with 50 amp electric, water and sewer and Grilled Raspberry Duck Breast pjnk SM Harpoo; Sauteed Macadamia Nut Chicken accompanied by a paying adult, anu park- 50 RV sites with 30 amp and water. There DAY BOAT SPECIALS ing at the Civic Center is $2 per vehicle. is a dump station on the grounds. Rough Grilled Japanese "Sashimi Grade" Hamachi Both RV and tent camping are available. camping and shaded tent camping areas with Tempura Vegetables and Ponzu Oven Broiled Anchovy Crusted Yellow Fin Tuna Because the bands wiJJ be playing in a are also available. Special rates are being covered pavilion, the show goes on, rain offered for this event. Small pets are or shine! There will be food, drink & beer allowed in the campground area only. concessions on-site and games for kids, For additional information and/or 'TWEEN ^ Beacli Resorts along with pony rides and special fun campsite reservations, call 543-7469. -WATERS things to do. There are bleacher seats, but Website: www.leeciviccenter.com. lawn chairs are good, too. No coolers are Email: [email protected]. allowed in the concert area. 15951 Captiva Rd Captiva Island ^ Tel. 239.472.5161 6 • Week of March 5-11, 2004 • Islander Phil Johnson of lie Crocodile ~ A distinguished Renaissance gentleman of the islands by Nancy Santeusanio so they let me do almost anything that I walked into the president's office and quit. Special to The Islander wanted." With such a carte blanche oppor- The president went into a tailspin, made When you ask Phil Johnson what he tunity. Johnson designed sets for large inte- Johnson an offer he couldn't refuse and likes best about Sanibel, exuberantly he riors, sets for fashion shows and model flew Johnson and his wife from Fort Myers replies, "This is a small town and I feel like rooms for furniture displays. "Ultimately to New York for over a year to complete I know a great number of the residents. I they gave me the title Creative Events and begin new projects at Bamberger's. love the fact that peo- Designer and I was The Johnsons had vacationed on ple call me by my first designing import shows Sanibel since 1959 and knew that this was name, pop their head and making many trips the place where they wanted to live. into He Crocodile and to Europe. It was like Fortunately, three years before their perma- announce their return working for Disney, nent move to the island, they had bought a to Sanibel or —- when almost magical. I drew small cottage. In 1979 the Johnsons spotted the shop is closed in something on a piece of a space on an "unbuilt corner" of Palm September — leave a paper and two weeks Ridge Road wBere construction had just note under the door." later it was in produc- begun. This was the perfect spot for their Reflecting on the tion. The whole thing new shop t which opened a year later in island's natural beauty, was phenomenal and 1980 but what were they going to choose "I love the quiet of the the final productions for its name? They wanted a name that island and returning in looked exactly like would relate to the island, brainstormed all darkness. I love the what I had drawn. The kinds of environmental choices and put afternoon summer department was work- post-it notes with possible choices all over rains when they come ing full-time from my the kitchen walls. Johnson had spotted two on schedule. I love the drawings and creating native American crocodiles on the island. The '60s, perhaps? single great blue heron things for display and "What a wonderful name and so much bet- Repertory Theater and the guests who that stalks the lone visual merchandising." ter than alligator." he decided, "but let's be attended the hilarous 2003 "Tina and fisherman. I love the Macy's in New York a little more chi-chi and spell it lie Tony's Italian Wedding Party" are still talk- flock of ibis who walk discovered Johnson's ing about that magnificent evening. Right on the beach in unison like chorus girls. I talent and recruited him as Vice President now, he's looking forward to "Urban get a kick out of walking me beach as the of visual merchandising and store design Cowboy." Johnson's ability to put his talent sun is rising and I like the fact that you can for their Bamberger division in New Jersey. into lively action in the sets and scenes he tell when spring and fall are on the island, When he and his late wife moved from creates is his true gift to the comraunjty. although very few people recognize the Atlanta to New Jersey, Eddie told him that signs." she was willing to go North for ten years. Johnson talks about some of the island After college, Johnson went to work in Twelve years later the Northern winters people he has known over the years. "I'm Atlanta. "I loved Atlanta and the experi- weren't getting any warmer, they were both sorry that we have lost some very talented ence was incredible. I was hired by Rich's native Floridians and Johnson knew it was personalitiesincludmgpeople like the late Department Store as a graphic designer, time to move. Unexpectedly, they sold their David Stark and FrankWagner. Then there but (hey discovered that I had other talents house in three days and Johnson actually was the unforgettable Evelyn Burbank, who liked to pay her total bill in change and I could never refuse her. There's still the marvelous and witty Grace Whitehead, who lives on the island, not to mention the Sf ner^ Productions of 1~>anibM veritable patriarchs, Francis and Sam Bailey. Andrew M. Kurtz., Producing Artistic Ptrettor Whether you find Phil Johnson at an August croquet invitational wearing his straw skimmer, white shirt and black tie or h touching story of two young people, visit him at lie Crocodile with his new "This is the best picture anyone "spiked" do, don't miss your chance to viitb songs by Stephen ^ondheitn. ever took of me... just look at that greet one of Sanibel's most distinguished hair!" renaissance gentlemen. Crocodile." People still ask him how to pronounce the store name and he replies, "eel krokodeal or you can say I'll croco- Ever the man-about-town... and dile." friend. Being a part of the com- munity has always been a high priority with Johnson. About fifteen years ago, he helped to create the annual Luminary Trail for retailers. In the early '9O.'s he used his talents to arrange opening night parties at the Pirate Playhouse. Planning cre- ative events, whether they be the sets for a three-ring circus or an old Havana night club, have been among Johnson's most recognized trying Mareii 5 througtt Marcti ZO. and valued accomplish- ments. To his repertoire, he adds four major benefit "Periwinkle "Playhouse extravaganzas arranged with .100 FerMntie Wa^f Sanibel Island Victor Mayeron benefiting the American Cancer &i«tf XicUH $%5 Z3H-412.- 092.4 Society. Johnson has worked with Ginger Parker Sanibel' Professional Mueital Theater Cam to produce major gala fundraisers for the Florida Islander • Week of March 5 -11, 2004 • 7 Festival presents Jerusalem String Quartet, Juilliard Vocal Ensemble One of the most dynamic and exciting young quartets sister duo pianisls Desirae and Oprah Winfrey Show and performing today. The Jerusalem Quartet will "appear at Deondra Brown will provide National Public Radio. The the Sanibel Music Festival Saturday. March 13th. the piano accompaniment. sisters completed their mas- Founded within the Framework of the Young Musicians' Brahms later wrote a second ter's degrees at Juilliard Group of the Jerusalem Music Centre and supported by set of Neue Liebeslieder, op. 65 where they received intensive Isaac Stem's America-Israel Cultural Foundation in co- in 1884. In addition to the training in the two piano operation with the Conservatory of the Jerusalem Rubin waltzes, the artists will per- genre as well as in instrumen- Academy of Music and Dance, the quartet gave its first form operatic duets from Tales tal and vocal collaboration. concert in 1993. They were awarded first prize at both the of Hoffman, Cosi Fan Tulle, Fran/ ' Schubert L'Amico Fritz, and La Boheme. Tickets to The Jerusalem Chamber Music The Juilliard Opera Center Quartet concert may be pur- Competition and is a program that accepts chased for S25 each and to the Music of the singers who have already The Juilliard Vocal Ensemble 20th Century completed their formal train- concert for S30 each by music Compe- ing and who demonstrate note- phone by calling 336-7999. tition in Graz worthy potential for a career Tickets are also available in Austria in 1997. as an operatic performer. The person at Bailey's and The previous year program offers singers perfor- Macintosh Bookshop, they were also mance experience and an inten- payable by check only. The awarded first sive course of practical study. Juilliard Vocal Ensemble is prize at the Jeru- The artists perform major roles with being sponsored by Mrs. J. salem Academy the Juilliard Orchestra in the Center's Howard Wood. Chamber Music public productions. The Sanibel Music Festival, celebrating its Competition. American soprano Camille Zamora has performed 18th season, presents world renowned artists during the In their mid-twenties, the quartet members include throughout the United States, Latin America, Europe, and month of March at Sanibel Congregational Church on Alexander Pavlovsky, first violin; Sergei Bresler, second the Middle East. A graduate of The Eastman School of Periwinkle Way. All concerts start at 8 p.m. Incorporated violin: Amichai Grosz, viola; and Kyril Ziotnikov, cello. Music and the Juilliard master's program, she is current- in 1987 as a non-for-profit organization, the Festival's During their Sanibel concert they will perform Haydn's ly a student of Marlena Malas in the Juilliard Opera mission is to present classical music of the highest stan- Quartet in D Major Op 64/5, The Lark and Ravel's String Center. dard at affordable prices and to promote the careers of Quartet in F Major. Still modern after 100 years, this Tupay was awarded second place in the 2000 young artists through performance opportunities. work is Ravel's only quartet and was composed while he Metropolitan Opera New England Regional auditions; was at the Paris Conservatoire. she was a 2001 New York district winner in the The Jerusalem Quartet are regular visitors to the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. She THE HtRDIE GIRDIE United Kingdom where they serve as Leverhulme completed her undergraduate degree at Boston University Chamber Music Fellows at the Royal Academy of Music. and is a graduate of the Master of Music program at sss. They were selected by the BBC Network to be part of its Juilliard. New Generation Artists scheme during 1999-2001 and Gonzalez is a 1998 graduate of both Oberlin and the flit Gallery received a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award in 2003 which Oberlin Conservatory of Music where he was a recipient enables them to undertake a European tour with Mitsuko of the Dean Karen Wolff Scholarship for outstanding tal- HOURS 11 AM • 5 PM AN ISLAND CO-OP OF ARTISTS :™5 Uchida this coming September. ent and artistic promise. A recent graduate of Juilliard. MONDAY-SATURDAY PRESENTING ORIGINAL ART SANIBE. FLORO* The gifted artists from the Juilliard Opera Center who Gonzales currently lives in Nashville which he is work- INCLUDING 239-395-0027 make up the Juilliard Vocal Ensemble ensemble will ing on his first recording project. bring their splendid voices to the Festival the following Mulligan, who has studied at Eastman. Juilliard and WORKS IN OIL WATER MEDIA, COLLAGE. CLAY. WOOD. FIBER. Tuesday, March 16. This ensemble represents a new and Yale, spent this past year as a special participant of the TILE AND MOSAIC AS WELL AS IMPORTED HAITIAN ART J exciting addition to the Sanibel Music Festival. Lindemann Young Artists Development Program at the They will perform Brahms" Liebeslieder Waltzes Book Met. He was named a winner of the 2003 George London L a set of waltzes for piano duet and solo vocal quartet. Prize and was a 2003 recipient of a Sara Tucker Grant TRULY UNIQUE SANIBEL HOME These 18 lush romantic love songs, which Brahms com- from the Richard Tucker Music Foundation. posed in 1869, were first presented at the Sanibel Music The Browns have performed both as piano soloists and 2560 COCONUT DR Festival in 1990. This year they will be performed by duo pianists in concerts throughout the United States. OPEN SUNDAY 1 TO 5, MARCH 7th soprano Camille Zamora, mezzo-soprano Alison Tupay, They have been featured along with their family on SELLING FOR $695,000 tenor Waldo Gonzalez, and baritone Brian Mulligan. Twin national broadcasts such as CBS's 60 minutes II, ABC"s The custom oak double helix stairs and imaginatively artistic interior decor defines this home. You'll be just footsteps to Turner Beach and 3 restaurants. 3 Bedrooms & 3 baths, sunbathe in private on rooftop & then watch sunsets on Gulf. Laurence Atkins & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker pmpulers r 'A * THE.IR1U SA1J.M STRIV, Ql'ARTET Kuturda}. March 13 S25 Sponsored h\ Sue & Tom Pick ai\l l.ymi & l.ee Scitffcr One of the most dynamic and exciting young quartets performing today. Formed at the Jerusalem Music Center and supporled by the American-Israel *' C Cultural Foundation created b\ Isaac Stern. thc\ are teaching fellows at the Royal Academy of Music, London. 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Tampa, under clear skies, to the Beachview Golf & Tennis the winning teams. Executive Title and Bailey's General \ ' There was standing room only at Ellington's Jazz Bar & Club. It proved to be a most enjoyable day of challenging Store took home the trophies. A big thank you to all the * •Restaurant. Guests were pampered with fine wine and golf with the added fun of all of our volunteers working the volunteers, celebrities, and supporters who indeed are then (food while over 30 items were put on the auction block. betting and refreshment holes. true winners — FRIENDS OF YOUTH. John Basher Lucky Dog Mel Fisher's Treasures ^Time of the Islands Country Notions Island Realty ^Friday's Slight Indulgence Lexington Golf Club The Sanibel Diamond Store Island Pizza Amy's Over Easy Cafe jDave Roberts, FOX-4 Green Flash Restaurant Larry Lange ?Dunes Golf & Tennis Club Billy's Rentals Ellington's Jazz Bar & Restaurant Len Jennings, ABC-7 Tween Waters Inn Century Door Co. ; Diamond Head Beach Resort Gully's Restaurant & Bar Sand Castle Construction iJimSyoen, WBC-2 Nancy Jones Timothy Murty, Attorney At Law I West Wind Inn Twilight Cafe Sanibel Air Conditioning, Inc. 'Mike Scott Dixon Detailing Lazy Flamingo Periwinkle Playhouse Bailey General Store Sanibel Island Realty ^Direct Impressions Howard Family Light House Caf6 : Sanibel Art & Frame : The Bait Box Nuway, Inc. Schnappers Hot Fabian Hedgedus The Finn Team Realty Sanibel Harbor Resort Buyer's Choice Realty Group Soon Come Landscaping, Inc. Sanibel Island Bookshop Gerald Rhomberg South Sea Resort Countryside Restaurant The Sea Food Factory Biddies Restaurant •Bank of the Islands Island Cow Captiva Discount Liquors The Spa at Sanibel Harbor Beachview Golf & Tennis Club Shell Point Golf Club Kennedy Construction, Inc Confused Chameleon Summerland Ridge Golf Club ; Congress Jewelers Sanibel Produce Kelly Greens Golf Club Executive Title Ellington's Jazz Bar & Restaurant Rosie's Island Deli Luc Century Sanibel Captiva Community Bank ^Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market John Harris In no particular order Ellington's Quartet with Lou Columfoo on Trumpet Dan Miller (Harry Connick^f Liquid Jazz with Lynn Thurs Ellington^Triowith Patifc; pi . i Dan Milterlfurnpe > (HanyCc*iniclc/r. Orchestra) Saturday /•« j Dait Miller Trumpet ^lld Cnick Jr. Orchestra) Latin Jazz with Steve Uscher Islander • Week of March 5-11, 2004 Trippe and South Fort Myers Rotary. writing today. I know Carol will shine and many others. Broadway! and television In Amy's View, David Hare (who wrote I'm sure our audiences will love this play." veteran John Newton (Sly,Fox; Inherit the the Academy Award-winning film. The Lawrence, who has enjoyed a long and Wind) and local favorite Betty Madonna Hours), writes a stirring, complex story multifaceted career as an actress, dancer, (The Mousetrap, Social Security) round that follows a mother-daughter relation- singer and television host, gained out the cast along with Florida Rep new- ship over the course of 16 years. The overnight stardom as the original Maria in comer Ryan Gilreath. mother is Esme Allen (Carol Lawrence), a the Leonard Bernstein classic, West Side Audiences who viewed Florida Rep's brilliant British stage actress whose strong Story. Carol went on to star in numerous 2003 opening production of Rumors will and imposing personality complements other Broadway productions including remember Jim Hunter's pristinely spec- her rather reserved daughter, Amy Saratoga, Subways are for Sleeping, tacular set design. They will be treated to (Rachel Burttram), but whose lifestyle Nightlife, I Do, I Do, and Kiss of the another of Hunter's magnificent creations clashes with Amy's theatre-bashing Spiderwoman. These and other perfor- in Amy's View. Lighting Designer Ann- fiance, Dominic (Greg Longenhagen). By mances earned Carol a star on the Marie Duggan (Master Class) and resi- the end of the play, Esme has lost every- Hollywood Walk of Fame — the first ever dent costume designer Jennifer Abies (All thing once dear to her, with the exception for the category of Live Theatre. Carol, a My Sons, Absurd Person Singular) once of her life in the theatre. She lives when Tony and Grammy Award nominee, again produce their radiant designs. the curtain goes up; otherwise her life has received the Los Angeles Drama Critic's To see Carol Lawrence in Amy's View, become mere existence. There will be a Circle Award for her heartrending perfor- call the Florida Rep box office at 332- post-show discussion with the director mance of Esme in the Los Angeles pro- 4488 or toll-free at (877) 787-8053. and leads on Thursday, April 1. duction of Amy's View. Florida Rep is located in the historic The actress first became acquainted Lawrence has described the role of Arcade Theatre in downtown Fort Myers, with Florida Rep when she visited Naples Esme as "a female Bang Lear," saying that between Jackson and Hendry Streets. in March of 2003. Lawrence — who's also "Amy's View is a role of a lifetime." In a Playhouse), Florida Rep's production of Limited free parking is available at the known for her festive Italian cooking (she Los Angeles interview, she said, "I've Amy's View includes, in addition to Carol theatre's entrance on Bay Street. For more hosted shows on the Food Network's pop- been acting for 40 years, so I recognize Lawrence, a top-notch cast. Southwest information, please visit Florida Rep ular Chef du Jour series where she shared this character. When you're an actress, Florida audiences will be delighted to see online at www.floridarep.org. recipes from her best-selling cookbook) — you live emotionally." Burttram again (Proof, The Mousetrap, attended Florida Rep's opening night per- Amy's View opened to critical acclaim at Amelia Earhart) once again on the Florida formance of Proof. After thoroughly the Royal National Theatre in London in Rep boards. She says, "It is such an honor enjoying the Florida Rep production, 1997 and moved to Broadway in 1999, to perform opposite Carol Lawrence, one Lawrence expressed a desire to appear in where the New York Times described it as of the truly great legends of our time. This the Rep's 2003-2004 season. "a diffuse, incisive, funny, moving, difficult, is a beautifully written play with tons of Amy's View, originally written as a star fascinating play from a major dramatist." wit and charm. Carol just brings it all to vehicle for Dame Judi Dench, is the perfect Directed by Michael Michetti, an life." match one of America's best-known stars, award-winning Los Angeles director and Longenhagen is another Florida Rep Carol Lawrence. Florida Rep Producing producer (whose varied credits include favorite, most recently seen as George in Director Robert Cacioppo says, "David David Mamet's A Life in the Theatre, star- All My Sons, but well known for his work Hare is one of the freshest playwrights ring Hal Holbrook at the Pasadena in Rumors, Sideman, and ART, among San-Cap Revue... This is the Week!!! By Bob Wimbush only $10 and kids under 10 are free — Islander and Kiwanian Lee Derleth cut but, boy, is it fun! Some things you do for his artistic teeth running the water compa- the joy of it. ny and this week his blood pressure must There's a magician, dancers, singers, a be reaching a new high. That's no big barbershop quartet, a story teller, an audi- deal. It's just "another opening, of anoth- ence participation night club act, a brass er show" producer Derleth states dismis- band, the BIG ARTS Community Band and sively. Lee produces a show every year. It matching Chorus, a Belly Dancing Troupe, sells out every year and, still, folks keep a singing cop, the performing group from coming back for more. the school and a scene from the first pro- This Saturday, Kiwanis San-Cap Revue duction of the quietly forming community follows hot on the heals of last Saturday's theatre, and that's not even a complete list. Spaghetti dinner (no, not "heels" — like So get your tickets today by calling most Kiwanis functions it takes a while to BIG ARTS 395-0900. Don't ask your recover), but this Saturday the comedy is local Kiwanian though - they can't be intentional. For the fourth year running, trusted with money. previously soggy Derleth — somewhat sad- The show is at BIG ARTS this Saturday, dened that he did not win an Oscar again March 6th at 8 p.m. Kids are free and this year — promises another big hit. He is must arrive with an adult, and everyone unbowed, not discouraged and oblivious to must have a ticket. It's $10 per adult or 2 the fact that he will never win an Oscar for $20. because the San-Cap Review is a conta- giously alive stage show and not a movie. This year's show is a doozy, and it mixes the top amateur and professional talent that abounds on these islands. Quite frankly, you can't get this experience any- Lee and Joe where else. Shows like this used to occur Meyers, area in many communities but seem to be theatre profes- dying off as people get too busy, or the sionals, will spirit of fun disappears. Not so here. Good perform a scene acts, thunderous applause, a show stopper from Dearly or two and at the end everyone unites to Departed which sing "God Bless America." It doesn't get opens March 24 any better. Kiwanis won't make much at the money — the single performance only Periwinkle accommodates 400 seats, adult tickets are Playhouse 10 • Week of March 5-11, 2004 • Islander Foundation announced last week it will a musical conceived and developed by he performed the roles of Babet and Run of show extended not renew his contract for the next season Craig Lucas and Norman Reno with a Enjolras. His many theatre credits include and has cancelled the last two shows of score by Stephen Sondheim. Curly in Oklahoma!, Lt. Cable in.South the season — Come On, Get Happy! and It focuses on the lives of one young Pacific, and Tony in West Side Story. the female version of The Odd Couple.. man and woman who have to address their Douglas Reed serves as music director Call now for tickets to Falling to Pieces struggles with life as they sit alone in their and pianist for the production. Husband at 472-6862 or stop by the box office at N$w York City studio apartments on a and wife team Eric & Jennie Carosiello 1905 Periwinkle. All tickets are $25. Saturday night. It is a journey of self-dis- are the set and costume designers, and covery and awakening. This is a revue Periwinkle Playhouse General Manager compiled from Sondheim songs written Todd Sherman is the lighting designer. Off Beach still auditioning between 1954 and 1973 but, unlike many Performances are Mondays and The Off Beach Players is still in search revues, a true complete story is told dur- Wednesdays through Sundays at 8 p.m. for actors for the comedy We Blew Up the through March 20th with 3 p.m. matinees Bridge, Didn't We? Performances are on Sunday, March 7th, and Wednesday, April 8th through 17th at the Periwinkle March 17th. Tickets are $25. There will Playhouse. Rehearsals are on Sanibel sev- be two preview performances on March eral nights a week in March. 4th and 5th at 8 p.m. Tickets for the pre- This play was written and is being pro- views are $15. For reservations, call 472- duced with the permission of Mike Fuery, 0324 or visit the Playhouse box office. the playwright. Needed are one male to Andrew Kurtz is the music director of play a wild-and-wooly character named the Gulf Coast Symphony, and Artistic Firecracker, plus townies and several pro- Director of the Center City Opera Theater testers. This play is definitely local-fla- in Philadelphia. He made his directorial vored entertainment that is accessible to debut in January with I Love You, You 're aspiring theater lovers. Everyone at any ing the course, of the evening. The man Perfect, Now Change and also directed level of expertise is welcome. and woman have both just moved into Synergy Production's last hit, They're J.T.Smith, artistic director of the Old Off Beach Players believe that commu- their shabby studios, proud tenants of Playing Our Song. He is also Program Schoolhouse Theater, has announced the nity theater should be of, by, and for the their first homes in New York. He lives on Director of OperArezzo, which is a new extension of Moe Arko's Falling tpJBieaes people and have been producing theater the floor above her, but we see their apart- summer opera training program in Italy. - A Tribute to P(gs$-€tineTTne musical on Sanibel since 1984. Stop by and sign ments merged as one, functioning as his, Kurtz's training and background covers a tribute, which has been praised by audi- up for backstage, props, costumes, make- hers, both. They never meet, but they wide spectrum of music and theater with ences and critics alike, will now play up and/or set building if you can't face serve in each other's dreams and recollec- degrees from both the Peabody Conser- through March 27th (one week longer being on stage! Please come out and sup- tions and in counterpoint to each other. vatory and the University of Virginia. than scheduled), Mondays through port real community theater on Sanibel. Directed by Andrew Kurtz, who also Saturdays at 8 p.m. For any additional information, you can acts as musical supervisor, the show fea- Smith says the extension is bittersweet.' call producer June Koc at 472-5400. tures New York abased actors Allan Rep scores another premiere! He is thrilled with the success of the show Snyder and Julie Ellis. Ellis has been seen Florida Repertory Theatre is presenting but deeply saddened by his recent termi- Marry Me A Little opens in the first two Synergy shows to great Broadway, film and television legend Carol nation by the Old Schoolhouse Theater critical acclaim, first as Woman #2 in / Lawrence in, the - Southwest Florida pre- Foundation. The theater has run with a Opening night for Synergy Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change and miere of David Hare's heartwarming new high degree of success under his artistic Productions' musical, Marry Me A Little, then Sonia Walsk in They're Playing Our play, Amy's View, from March 19th through vision for the past 13 years. Stating con- tomorrow evening, Saturday, March 6th, Song. Synder was a member of the final April 1 lth. The production has been^gener- cern fof the Maestro's health, the at the Periwinkle Playhouse. 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The show itself was anything but Thee" brought down the house, and her rendi- "falling to pieces" — it was a well conceived tion of Cline's signature song, "Come On In," and tightly woven together, well performed, which opened her weekly TV show, knocked well sung accolade. Arko proved to be a hail what was left of our socks right off. "Lovesick and hearty, good ol' girl in western gear, MAARSHA WAGNER Blues" may have been a Hank Williams tune, opening the evening's entertainment with a but in Patsy's song book a la Moe Arko, it was big grin and a "Hey y'all!" welcome to a definitely a very commanding Cline interpre- country cabaret. A trio of talented musicians — Michael tation. Another high point in this musical tribute was Baer, piano, Jeff Wolf, drums, and Bryan Mays, guitar — when Mays' guitar lamented a bluesy "There He Goes"' accompanied Moe for the evening's outing. Patsy Cline's followed by Baer's topping it off with his low-down and popularity has never waned since her untimely death in dirty, honky-tonk piano playing. Patsy always disliked all 1963 — she still holds the record for having continuous- of her hit ballads. The title tune "I Fall to Pieces," coun- ly sold more country singles, and no one, to date, has try music's #1 hit single for Patsy, ended the first half of topped her posthumous 1967 album featuring Cline's the program. Greatest Hits. "Stupid Cupid" swung us into high gear as the open- "Honky Tonk Merry-go-round," which opened the ing of the second half of the program, followed by many show, was the big rock-a-billy hit that launched Cline's more hits from Patsy's amazing, but relatively short illustrious career. "I Love You, Honey," which followed, career. Some of the high points were "Back In Baby's was her country version of "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Arms," "Anytime," the country classic, "Blue Moon of Friend." A rock tune take off of the rock tune, "Shake Kentucky" and a no-holds-barred "Bill Bailey" for a saoibelseasfaff.con). Rattle and Roll" turned out to be a cute Cline rendition finale. Sanibel Wreaths called "Stop Look and Listen." According to Arko, Cline Falling To Pieces, Moe Arko's wonderful tribute to a Door Hangers steadily fought both her agent and manager's advice to great talent, will thrill all the Patsy Cline devotees; as Ornaments accept and record some of the pop tunes other recording done by this fine talent, it certainly thrilled this viewer. Gift Baskets artists were having such success with. When she finally "Falling To Pieces" will be on the boards of the Old Wall Art and More relented it was with a pop crossover that put her right at Schoolhouse Theater till March 30th. Call 472-6862 for the top of the charts, a catchy little tune titled "Walkin' times and tickets. Remember to tell 'em Marsha sent ya, Laura Hesse 239-410-7406 After Midnight." 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Whiling the night away... at sea for the evening By Kate Thompson On the second deck, there's a dining room with a buffet featuring a wide range Whether you're a big fan of" gambling of food, all of it good. With plenty of sal- or not, you can have a lot of fun sailing on ads, fruit, pasta, chicken, turkey, beef and the Big M Casino boat from Fort Myers fish, as well as several choices for dessert, Beach. But, be duly warned, if it's not diners were happy. Only drinks cost extra, warm outside, wear layers of warm and tips weren't included. The dining clothes. room also has an a la carte menu with a Everyone, from the valets parking cars range of sandwiches and desserts which (it's free) to the waitresses aboard the people took advantage of later in the boat, is friendly and cheerful, wishing evening. passengers luck as they board. Everything There's no smoking in the dining room, is spotlessly clean. or inside the boat until it reaches interna- Security is visible from the start. All tional waters. But there are several places Photo I Saul Taffett passengers are required to show photo for smokers throughout the cruise. And identification and pass through a metal once gaming begins, smoking is permitted detector. The security staff goes through in the casino on the lower deck. purses and bags to insure they know By the time everyone is done with din- what's being brought aboard. They also ner or the first set of music on the top ENJOY A PIECE periodically search passengers at random deck, the boat has reached international as they board — but they aren't intrusive waters and gambling can begin. If you and it's nice to know you're safe. aren"t a gambler, you can enjoy the first As you enter the boat, there's music on set of music before heading in to dine, but OF PARADISE the top deck with Jmassk (pronounced the buffet does close relatively soon after Jay-mask) — two guitars accompanied by the gambling begins. In the Comfort of your own Home a computer backup. They cover a huge There is a full range of games in a vari- range of music from Garth Brooks to ety of price ranges from nickel slot Read The Island's Community Newspaper Motown with virtually everything in machines to blackjack tables with much between, and they do it all well. They higher minimum bets. Lots of people on were easier to listen to from the bow of board won: others, including me, played the ship, where their music is audible with what we could afford to lose and then because they're quite loud inside but walked away. everyone seemed to enjoy it. A few people When the boat returns to state waters, danced during their first evening set as the gambling ends and everyone has to cash boat left its dock at Moss Marina. They in their chips. But Jmassk starts its second play for the first hour or so as the boat set of music and people began dancing in travels out the nine miles or so until it's earnest. In this second set, they played a offshore and the gambling can begin. few more stow songs, as well as plenty of Unfortunately, they don't play again tunes with strong beats to get everyone until the gambling is over, so merely out of their seats. enjoying the cruise, dining and dancing By that time of night — about J 0:30 — without gambling isn't encouraged. it was fairly chilly on the bow, but those As we sped out to sea. we traveled past who had dressed warmly enough watched The "Good News" payer featuring Fort Myers Beach. Bonita Springs and the stars and the boat's progress back to Naples. The sunset off to the west was dock. It was also chilly on the top deck, ISLAND HAPPENINGS, EVENTS TO COME, beautiful and then the stars overhead were although about two-thirds of it is bright. After dark, travelers can seeenclosed. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, REAL ESTATE, HOME SECTION, shrimpers off in the distance and the pas- The boat returns to the dock at 11:30 and sage of the Leisure Lady, Fort Myers during docking the Coast Guard requires CROSSWORD PUZZLE, THE ENVIRONMENT AND MORE. Beach's other casino boat. The Sanibel that stairwells remain clear. So those who lighthouse blinked cheerfully in the dis- are out on the bow can't come inside to get Keep Informed - Subscrihf. Today tance behind us, seeimingly, no matter warm. Fortunately, the docking procedure how far away we got from shore. doesn't take long. Anyone in a wheelchair The captain operates the ship from a or requiring assistance is allowed to exit forward cabin with windows on three first, and everyone else follows. sides so he can see where he's headed. If The crew and staff of the Big M greet Annual ' you're not looking for him, you might passengers as they disembark and head Subscription NAME_ miss it. 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If you plan to go this weekend, be EXPIRATION DATE seas weren't particularly high that night sure to check the schedule — the Bridge Annual SIGNATURE... — they cancel the cruise if they are — a closure for The Shrimp Festival parade Subscription few people were uncomfortable. Most requires altering of some cruise times. For USA people, however, were having too good a reservations or more information, call the S28.00 time to care- Big M at 765-7529. S.iiiiln-1 I .i|ili\.i Isl.iiulci • .2 W I'll- >IHi • I ,i\. (2 Wi 472 5 ill 2 POIio\ in. S.IIIIIH I I I i»>7 1>>W<> _ I'!*>"1' •> II<1I|H>1 .uponI li,iIM>\ lto.\(IM<*U1l \I-- =I l Tli).. II'lnuiriMik IIU1H IliltK"' IC. Irnli UK TI — Islander* Week of March 5 - 11, 2004 • 13 ABC Auction brings $42,000+ By Amy Fleming Arts Editor The Captiv.i Ci\ic Association's annual ABC sale and auction wa.s In all accounts a success, c\en with a departure from the aye-old tradition ol .111 a.m. rum- mage sale. This year's everu was chaired b\ Chris van der Baais. South Seas Report's general manager, who characteri/ed the o\oning as "About Building Comnmnitv." ail teats "lliingN got rolling ai 5 p.m. with cocktails, a bui'fel. laffles. and a silent au.iion. Great Performer! The highlight of the night though was the. \oice auction, with some 200 bidders fill- ing the civic center to standing room only Great Jazz By the end of the c\cning. approximate^ | - ~;— i S43.000 had been raised, with an e\en S5,()()0 : w**" ! going to the Sanibcl School. , $* "People were there from all over the inland, TVo Young Lions of Jazz "said Paul Garvcy, CCA executive director. "Tiie> had a reall) good lime." Thursday, March 11, 8 p.m. $25 Con-unction on new buildings at me school is nearing completion, including a Captisa an room, Benny Green, ^ .*»"'" funded in pan by proceeds from tlie auction. Wan en Schwab. everyone's favorite auction- aii exciting and -C '". eer, went down the list of 51 items, ranging from hard swinging ^ gili certificates to jewelry sailing and fishing pldil'St los-ons. furniture, dinner lor two. and morj. Bidders watching their waistline vem lor .in at- iii the -..-A hoiuv.- South Beach i>iet dinner lor four. There ! •• — w;> even a .me hour tennis match .\iiii led Kuppei. Vou had to be careful alnnit m.iking an\ moxemenis ilioiitrh Mill i>:.j. i eniunuin neiii) hid V/50 on a irip to Steamboat Spiings just b\ scratchins: his lie;;i!. i !u auction cenierpieccs, -,i\ Ailirmsdack ch.nr-.. went from sfi(X) fo SI.SOO. <:••<-•'} sparkhig the occasional bidding war. Two Funny of Jazz! Thursday, March 18 8 p.m. $30 Donation! Neetledl St. Vincent de Paul Saper Thrift Stor« 11799 South Cleveland Jay Leonhart, One of the out- 941/274-0660 Dave Frishberg, a witty lyracist, standing string bass players Free Furniture Pickup clever composer and a killer pianist. jn the-jazz world today. Tax Deductible For tickets We Need Your Help 900 Djnlcp Fted Help Us... Help Others! 395-0900 14 • Week of March 5 - 11, 2004 • Islander scenes debut in 1980 — the beginnings' of over two own happiness, Hawn has dedicated herself to enlighten- An Evening with Goldie Hawn decades of entrepreneurial success. She has produced and ing others and encouraging the interconnectedness of Goldie Hawn, Academy Award-winning Actress and starred in critically acclaimed films such as Overboard and society. Drawing her wisdom from a unique lifetime of Producer, will appear in Words From The Leading Lady: Private Benjamin and has most recently starred in movies experiences, Hawn maintains that complete wellness An Evening With Goldie Hawn on Wednesday, March such as The Out-of-Towners and The First Wives Club. requires a balance of mind, body and spirit. 16, at 8 p.m. Today, Hawn is a principal in Cosmic Entertainment, a Believing that laughter is the best medicine and that Known as "Hollywood's Sweatheart," Hawn's production entity created with Kurt Russell and children humor is highly infectious, Hawn teaches that we all are Academy Award -winning roles and lasting impressions Oliver Hudson and Golden Globe winner and Academy capable of healing ourselves by embracing the joys in have gained her adoring addiences worldwide. A woman Award nominee Kate Hudson. life. Her contagious energy and enthusiasm have already of many talents. Hawn is not only a gifted actor and Hawn's many accomplishments illustrate that she has begun to make a difference with her Bright Light "superstar," but also a creative director, savvy producer, a solid grasp on what it takes to be an effective leader. An Foundation, which is dedicated to research efforts and flourishing entrepreneur, respected CEO and loving par- advocate for the position that our strengths come from teaching programs that target -children, helping them to ent. Perseverant by nature, Hawn made her behind-the- within and a firm believer that we are responsible for our reach their full potential. With endless optimism, Hawn welcomes a new stage in her life. Her current endeavor has her touring in a one- woman show that reflects her philosophy and outlook. Topics include "Words From the Leading Lady — Learning When to Lead and When to Follow," "Changing the World One Mind at a Time," "Wellness — Body, Mind & Spirit," "The Great Balancing Act — Managing Multiple Roles as a Working Parent," "Laughter is the Best Medicine" and "Human Potential" and is highlight- ed by a question and answer session with audience partic- ipation. Her gracious appeal has earned her respect not only as an actress, but also as a grounded and approach- able human being. Ticket prices for Goldie Hawn range from $30 to $50 with a limited number of Golden Circle patron tickets, which include a cocktail reception with Hawn prior to the DELICIOUS show, available for $175. Doobie Brothers to town The legendary Doobie Brothers will perform on FRESH Vegetable Market - U-Pick Tomatoes - Strawberries Thursday, March 25, at 8 p.m. Truly one of Americas most loved rock and roll bands, 15890 San Carlos Blvd. - At Kelly Rd. The Doobie Brothers have earned a fanatical loyalty for their high-energy shows. Over the years, their music has 8871 Gladiolus - At Winkler evolved from a country blues base into a sound empha- sizing both R&B and jazz elements — from guitar-fueled Monday - Saturday * 8:30AM - 5:30PM • Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM rockers like "China Grove" and "Long Train Running" to Come See What All The Buzz Is About! Come Experience Sanibel Home, Enjoy Some Wine and Cheese and Meet Sanibel's Fab Five Ladies! Come Experience The New Colors Of Sanibel! Sanibel Home introduces a whole new unique fabric collection with island motifs, WOW colors and yummy textures. Paired with our comfortable, classic, Furniture well scaled furniture, Upholstery you will be amazed faintinp and thrilled at the Lamps Prints whole new took you Mirrors can create for your Pillows home. x Accessories Sanibel Home Furnishings "Heart Of The Island Shops" 1618 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 472-5552 Monday - Saturday 10 * 5 • wwwjaniMhomerumifhjngs,eom Grand Opening Specials islander • Week of March 5 - 11, 2004 • 15 the folksy chart topper "Black Water." The box. office at 481-4849 to exchange those fans. It's time for me to get back to spend- album to platinum status. Fall of 2001 secret to their success has heen and is tickets lor new ones for the same seating. ing more quality time with my family."' marked the release of Rogers' 60th their diversity ... a success that has sold Performance dates will' be Tuesday, Burtnik first joined Styx in 1991, replac- album. Live By Request,the first live per- more than 50 million records. Their 2000 Dec. 7 through Thursday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 ing lead vocalist/guitarist Tommy Shaw formance recording of his career. release Sibling Rivalry is a testament to p.m.; Friday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. on Edge of the Century. Shaw returned in Televised live on A & E's Live by this diversity. This essentially self-pro- 11, at 8 with a 2 p.m. matinee as well on 1996. Burtnik rejoined in "99, stepping in Request interactive concert series, the duced album reflects all the facets that Saturday; and Sunday, Dec. 12, at 1 and for original bassist Chuck Panozzo, who album features 17 of Rogers' greatest hits have come to be known as Doobie 6:30. remains on personal leave, but continues including two duets with Linda Davis and Brothers Music and defy any single label. Ticket Prices range from $39 to $59. to make occasional appearances with the- 13 number one songs. Throughout personnel changes, a constant band. Drummer Todd Sucherman has Tn the span of nearly five decades, thread has remained which has given rise been a full-fledged member since just Rogers has recorded 60 albums, which to a stellar 30-year career. Styx returns before the untimely death of original have sold over 105 million records world- Few American rock and roll groups By popular demand, Styx returns to drummer John Panozzo in 1996. wide. In March 1999, the Recording have been able to sustain the level of suc- Mann Hall Thursday, April 8, at 8 p.m. Keyboardist/vocalist Lawrence Gowan Industry Association of America awarded cess that The Doobie Brothers have — with Ricky Phillips replacing departing enjoyed a successful solo recording career him the prestigious Diamond Award cele- two Grammy's, 27 chart singles, 16 Top bassist/vocalist Glen Burtnik. Phillips, in Canada, with three platinum and five braiing sales of more than 10 million 40 hits (including two #ls), 11 multiplat- though probably best known as the bass gold albums to his credit, before joining albums for Kenny Rogers' Greatest Hits. inum albums, 13 Gold albums and, the player for Bad English and The Babys, Styx in 1999. His numerous accoiades include four most rare of distinctions, The Diamond has also done touring and/or session Styx continued their touring schedule Grammys, 11 People's Choice Awards, Award, for the sale of 10 million units of work with the likes of Jimmy Page, Joe through the remainder of 2003 in support 18 American Music Awards, eight a single title, Best Of The Doobies, Cocker, Roger Daltrey and Jeff Beck. He of their latest CD release, Cycloranun A Academy of Country Music Awards and Volume I. joins Styx on the heels of their highly new CD/DVD package, 21st Century Live five CM A Awards. In addition, he was Just who are The Doobie Brothers? successful summer arena tour. The Main was released last fall. 21st Century Live named Favorite Singer of All Time in a Tom Johnston on guitar and vocals, Event. incorporates live selections from Styx's PM Magazine/USA Today poll in 1986 Patrick Simmons on guitar and vocals, Styx lead vocalist/guitarist J.Y Young rich musical history all the way up and, in '89, readers of People Magazine Keith Knudson on drums and vocals, John said, "We're sad to see Glen leave. We through the present day Cyclorama. voted Rogers Favorite Male Vocalist. McFee on guitar, strings and vocals, Guy wish him well, and I'm looking forward to Tickets are $35, $45 and $65. Tickets range from $40 to $80. Allison on keyboards, guitar and vocals, introducing to the world only the 10th Michael Hossack on drums, Skylark on person to ever be a part of Styx, bass play- Tickets for all Mann Hall performances bass and Marc Russo on saxophone. er extraordinaire Ricky Phillips."' Kenny Rogers is back are available at the box office, by phone at Tickets are $30, $38, $45 and $60. "I've known Ricky and enjoyed his One of country music's biggest crossover 481-4849 or through Ticketmaster at 334- work since we toured together in the 70s," successes. Kenny Rogers, will be at Mann 3309. Groups should call 489-3033, Ext. stated lead vocalist/guitarist Tommy on Wednesday, April 14th, at 8 p.m. 3122. Riverdance rescheduled Shaw. "We're pleased to welcome him to A true American icon, there are few the Styx family." artists of Rogers' stature. In 1999, Rogers for December Burtnik's amicable departure was returned to the top of the charts with his Riverdance, the international phenom- based on a personal decision. "I've back-to-back hit singles, "The Greatest" enon, previously scheduled to perform enjoyed performing onstage with this tal- and his 22nd #1 hit, "Buy Me A Rose." June 15-20, has been rescheduled for ented group of musicians, and I greatly Both songs captured the #1 slot on December 7-12. Patrons who are already value the friendship and warmth shown to CMT's Top 12 Video Countdown and holding tickets will need to contact the me by the band, the crew, the staff and the propelled Rogers' She Rides Wild Horses Sanibel Library "You Arc Always Welcome" An Island 'Within an Island To escape the hustle and bustle of the big city, you might try an hour or two at the Sanibel Library. It's a quiet place filled with natural light. It's both comfortable and stimulating. Take a few minutes to catch up. 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A sophisticat- Ulee's Gold at Island Cinema March 11th. Starring Peter ed and versatile guitarist, his Fonda as a beekeeper in the Florida panhandle, this film influences range from swing to R by Florida director, Victor Nunez, is a celebration of the & B. Malone first made his mark human heart, courage and persistence. A discussion of with Jimmy Smith's band in the the film and dinner will follow at the Island Cow late 1980s. Over the past decade, Restaurant on Periwinkle Way. he has maintained a successful The festival's location moves Friday, March th, to dual career as a solo artist and a Schein Hall for a 7 p.m. showing of the 1942 classic, The valuable session player for a host Palm Beach Story, featuring Claudette Colbert, Rudy of high-profile players. Valley and Mary Astor. A classy, yet zany comedy by the Green grew up in Berkeley, award-winning screen writer, Preston Sturges, the refers Calif, and got his early training to Fort Myersdn ways you wouldn't believe! on piano in the local school sys- Following the film viewers are invited to attend a tem which had a jazz department. party with refreshments, music and dancing in the style A student of classical piano from of 1940s Palm Beach. Come dressed in your pearls-or. the age of seven, Green devel- black tie... and feel free to be creative about what else Jazz Greats Malone & Green oped a taste for jazz through the influence of his tenor you wear with them. Prizes will be awarded for the best sax-playing father. He played in school bands and, while dressed, including a chance to win a car in BIG Arts' BIG The exciting, hard swinging pianist Benny Green d the still in his teens, filled the piano chair in a quintet co-led Red Car Raffle! sophisticated, versatile guitarist Russell Malone will be by trumpeter and saxophonist Hadley Caliman. After var- On Saturday, March 13th, the film will also be in on stage at Schein Hall on Thursday, March 1 lth, at 8 ious gigs, performing, recording and learning with some Schein Hall at 7. The Perez Family, a bright and brassy p.m. of jazz's most respected, Green really came of age with comedy/drama about Cuban Miami starring Angelica These two young lions of jazz are friends whose rap- his Blue Note Records debut, Lineage, earning interna- Houston, will be the evening's entertainment. Have some port and joy in performing are palpable. Green and tional respect and a reputation as one of the label's most black beans and rice with your herring and sour cream Malone have been holding an ongoing musical conversa- afterwards at a parry in the eclectic style of Miami. Come tion since their first onstage summit in the Netherlands in exciting new stars. Tickets are $25 and available at BIG Arts, 395-0900. in tourist kitsch, South Beach Cool or Miami Latino — 2001. The two have numerous recording and playing but be prepared to enjoy music and dancing. There will credits with some of the world's finest jazz musicians be prizes for dressing creatively, including another including Betty Carter, Freddie Hubbard, Ray Brown, Florida Chic/Florida Kitsch chance on the BIG Red Car, Oscar Peterson, Diana Krall, Wynton Marsalis, Harry Mark your calendar and buy your tickets now for the The festival will wind up Sunday, March 14th, at 3 Connick Jr., and, Jimmy Smith. Their latest CD isJazz at BIG ARTS 2004 Film Festival, Florida Chic/Florida p.m. with a screening of Sunshine State back at the Island the Bistro, an album which references Coltrane, Monk, Kitsch. A weekend of film, not to be missed, begins Cinema. This is director John Sayles' take on a Florida Carter and Adderley. Thursday, March 1 lth, at 3 p.m. at the Island Cinema and barrier island resort community of retirees, long stuck in Malone is from Albany, Ga., and much of his early runs through Sunday, March its ways and, suddenly, the target of a big development 14th. In keeping.with this corporation that wants to turn, it into a, high-rise resort year's theme, this ou^tand- community. Immediately after the film mere will be din- ing series of films, all set in ner and a discussion at the Twilight Cafe. Sanibel-Captiva Florida, will explore the For more information and ticket sales, call BIG Arts at diversity of the Florida 395-0900. experience from the back- woods of the panhandle to Pictorial History the resortominium commu- nity and lifestyle of retirees living on a Florida barrier Before the Causeway island... with 1940s Palm Beach and contemporary revised edition Cuban Miami in between. All shows in the festival Our local heritage has practically vanished... A lifestyle ali\e will be followed by dinner only in the memory of our citizens. Now we have the opportunity at a local restaurant or a to safeguard the history of our people through photographs Irom themed party with live our files and Irom those submitted by our neighbors. entertainment, music, danc- I his 120 page hook, with more than 500 photographs, i.s ing and prizes for dressing libraiA-quality, printed on archival paper and hound in a beautiful for the theme of the after- sunrise/sunset (coloi ) hard cox er. I he hooks are now axailable at the Island Kcpoilei olfice ai 2 M0 Periwinkle Way in the Village. CO ll Thex can also he found at these line island stores: CBJiATLONS* Jei r\ 's I emds 1 700 Periwinkle Wax "live I louse Ciallery O50 "larpon l>a\ Rd. Kelly's Cocoons 2 50 ( hadwick Sq.. C'aptixa Macintosh Books 2 }(•>•> Periwinkle Way Bailey's at larpon Bax Rd. &r Periwinkle Way Sanihel Island Book Shop 1711 Periwinkle Way Islander • Week of March , 2004 • 17 "si ° <.'••• =: $ • •» > i' 1 •.? > V / r :• ;•: •• '/• -i'; ill Sanibel Music Festival Sanibel Congregational Church - Island Cinema : 2050 Periwinkle Way -336-7999 Broadway Palm Dinnier Theatre "Bailey's Shopping Center -472-1701 1380 Colonial Boulevard - 278-4422 •i&ialgo (PG13) March 6th - The Ying Quartet w/Harp, Flute & Clarinet • Carousel *: Monster (R) Sponsoredby Northern Trust Through April llthi$21-$44 prices. Off Broadway Palm j March 9th - PianoFest with Bryan Wallick - • Let's Go to the Movies Theater Sponsored by Congress Jewelers Through April 25th fferiwinkle ~472-6862 1 iFalling to Pieces — March 13th - Jerusalem String Quartet Theatre Conspiracy i UM6e Arko's tribute to Patsy Cline : Sponsored by Sue & Tom Pick and Lynn & Lee Seidler The Foulds Theatre i ifhrough March 27th, 8 p.m., $25 10091 McGregor @ Rbyal Palm Square March 16th - Juilliard Vocal Ensemble w/Piano Duo - 936-3239 Periwinkle Playhouse Sponsored by Barbara (Mrs. J. Howard) Wood • Murderer i g 22pQ#eriwinkle ~ 472-0324 March 20th - PianoFestwith Wu Han Weekends, Through March 20th, 8 p.m. S^ttergy Productions ["•••". Sponsored by Christine S. Johnson $167$7 + Marry Me A Little |i 6th-20th,$25 March 23rd - Artis String Quartet w/James Griffith, Viola Florida Repertory Theatre Sponsored by Oswald Trippe & Co. and Friends of Chamber Music Arcade Theatre First Street between Hendry & Bay Scfiein Hall March 27th - PianoFest with Christopher Taylor 332-4488 l'90ip;Ottnlop ~ 395-0900 Sponsored by an Anonymous Friend • FmNotRappaport Extended through March 13th, $15-$32 Great Performers Tickets are available by check only at Bailey's, Macintosh Books Russell Malone & Benny Green or by calling 336-7999 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Mh 11th, 8 p.m., $25 8099 College Parkway ~ 481-4849 y • 42nd Street March 18th, 8 p.m., $30 March 9th- 14th • Words from the leading Lady: 2PIG ARTS Film Society An Evening with Goldie Hawn *^ The Lady and the Duke March 16th, 8 p.m. Seminole Gulf Railway Dinner Train Naples Dinner Theatre ^ includes; wine, cheese and Colonial & Metro, Fort Myers -275-8487 1025 Piper Boulevard, Naples "disciiiSsion following film. • Crime Heals All Wounds (877) 519-7827 or (941) 514-7827 . 2004 BIG ARTS Film Festival Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Florida Chic/Florida Kitsch • The Pirates ofPenzance Sundays, 5:30 p.m. Through March 7th, exc. Monday eves. 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Sorry no .dogs. Florida Statewide Quality Service ramp. $385,000. owner/broker $0.99, Celebrex $0.77. We supply Beam, Hand Carved Legs, ELECTRONIC BOX, (239) 994-5646 $625/month including water • "We Treat You Right" Call any- over 5000 other meds. Free price Cost... S5K... Sacrifice... $1,450. 351 INBOARD, and cable. (239)472-8719. time 1-800-835-3155 list mailed to you today 1-800- Slot Machine 200 Tokens ENGINE COMPLETELY OVER- Deep water, quick gulf sailboat 790-3181 HAULED WTH LESS access. 2Br/1Ba, 1 car garage, ALL ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS - $250. (954) 422-9991 (407) 660- Pine Island, excellent neighbor- Electric Wheelchairs & Scooter www.WhyPayMoreRx.com 1415,(813)294-0587 THAN 50 HOURS. ANNUAL RENTALS BOAT LIKE NEW. hood, seawall, dock, boat basin, Style "NO COST To You If WANTED 29 PEOPLE To get paid lift, 80x120 lot, $264,900. Owner: Eligible". Medicare Accepted - $$$ to lose up to 30 lbs. in the ASKING $33,000. ANNUAL RENTAL CALL (239) 574-1364. 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RIVERFRONT Braces * Cosmetic Dentistry * All engines. 135 horsepower. Good Exceptionally deep property! DIRECTV SYSTEM FREE! For Sale By Owner on Sanibel Blvd., Meticulous! 1,800s*).ft., 3- Specialist * All Pre-Existing Professional installation up to 4 running condition. $5,000 for both. Conditions Covered * No Waiting DOMESTIC AUTO Call 352-347-2016 St. James City. 2 year old stilt bdrms and 2-baths. Ceramic tile rooms included. Say good-bye to home w/pool on Henley Canal. flooring throughout. Heated Period * No Limits on Visits/ cable forever. Plus 3 months Free Donate your vehicle directly to Services * 1-877- 536-4956 the original, nationally Very quick access & a gorgeous POOL. Dbl. garage, dock w/boat HBO. W.A.C. For details 1-866- view. $429,900. 283-8433. lift. $2,250.00 Annual lease FREETV, Directech " acclaimed Charity Cars. 100% charity - not a used car dealer/ DOCK SPACE Gulf access, no bridges, built in includes lawn and pool care. HALINA MIGO Gigantic Mirrors: Job site leftovers: fundraiser. 1-800-CHARITY (1- 2002, 3br/2ba/2car, with dark- Andrea Signorelli (239) 823- LICENSED REGISTERED 48"x100"x1/4» (7) at $115. ea; 800-242-7489) RENTAL/SALES room & pool, wrap around dock, 6906 Miloff Aubuchon Realty NURSE 72*x100"x1/4" (9) at $165. ea. Will www.800charitycars.ORG boat lift & many upgrades. Gr. Inc. deliver/ will install. Call Free (888) First Light Marina, 17953 San 24 HOUR CARE Carlos Blvd. Fort Myers Beach. $419,000. Call (239) 283-0447 or Country living, NFM, 1 acre, 3/2 with For Your Loved One 306-9046 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S, 994-4335 detached garage, heated pool, all carnival red, power windows, power Nigfit lights and security. $5. per in my Gigantic Mirrors: Job site leftovers: foot up to 50Ft boats. No live appliances inctuding W/D, adjoin- Ft Myers Home. locks, 4 cyl 3300, automatic 28-34 ing pasture available, 48"xibff'x1/4" (7) at $115. ea; mpg, 169,000 miles, air, cruise, tilt aboards. (239) 994-0353 (239) References Available. 72"x100"x1/4" (9) at $165. ea. Will 433-4144 FOR SALE BY $1,600./month, first, last, and Call: sunroof, interval wipers, exc tires, security. Call (239) 543-3800 . deliver/ will install. Call Free: 1- exc condition. Great little car! (630) 207-8452 888-306-9046 OWNER (cell phone) $2250. (239)395-3680. ACREAGE for more information M you think crime doesn't affect you Pontiac Grand Prix GT, 1999, 4-dr, Cape Royal Golf Course (27 holes). let us give you the facts! FACT ' sunroof, cd, allpys, all power. 63K, LOTS FOR SALE Custom built 2395 sq. ft. under Fioridians Against Crime air. Cathedral ceiling, in Great Diabetes? Medicare pays for dia- Taskforce, P.O. Box 9235, original owner. $7250. Call (239) Cape, direct sailboat access, by :i ; c : : betes testing supplies for qualified Glenwood, FL 32722 (386) 801- 283-0630. owner. Unit 3, block 186. Two Room. Living & formal dinir I'5e?'"'* v - S3"v**'"!«!-y- ^'-' '"•'••'.i-M beneficiaries. Liberty delivers 4740 Fax (386) 740-8330 building sites, 80ftx125ft. 5 min- 3br/2.5ba (huge master br & bi them to your door. No shipping Wanted Dead or Alive: Title or no Spacious kitchen. 5 sliders wi title: Trucks, Cars, Vans. Cash utes to the river. Seawall and charges. Satisfaction guaranteed. dock, western -exposure. privacy glass to lanai. Heated pool Deductibles apply. Call 800-426- to place your paid for some. Seven days a & spa area. 2.5 car finished week. (239) 633-5080. Ask for $329,000/each, (618) 939-8485 8190 [email protected] garage. Great view of golf course ad today! Chris or leave message. from large cul-de-sac lot. Under CaU Gloria $300,000. 283-3266 for appoint- •- 472-5185 ment. Islander • Week of March 5 - 11, 2004 • 21 VACATION RENTALS VACATION RENTALS VACATION RENTALS VACATION RENTALS TRUST YOUR LISTING TO WWW. MARSHA CLIFFORD GET JAMMIN'! KEY WEST SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT THE-VACATION-HOME SANIBEL-LIGHTHOUSE FSBO. BEACH CLUB YOU'VE WALK TO BEACH CORNER UNIT Deluxe NORTH SIDE. Two Bedrooms, Two Baths ALWAYS WANTED FLOATING WEEK. 3 Bedroom/3 full Bath Condo. Near Pool. Newly Furnished. EXCHANGE INTERVAL FOR SALE: Most-private-beach. AVAILABLE. Dock-on-Bayou. Near Lighthouse. WEEK 17 Pool-Tennis. 5?" of the Islands 2 BR/2 BA. (APRIL 23-30, 2004) Heated-Pool. SLEEPS SIX. Wide-Porches. Fully Equipped Kitchen, $22,500 Spacious-Furnished FULL KITCHEN, (401)333-0807 Open-Sunning-Decks. LANAI, Screened Porch. (239) 472-2311 (239) 472-2902 Chateau Sur Mer area. GREAT RATES! (800)388-2311 2 POOLS, HOT TUB. Idyllic luxury/comfort, OWNER: marsha@sanibelcaptiva OCEAN ACCESS, Easy-care, no-effort (216)932-5136 realtor.net BOAT SLIP. Vacation-Home. TERMS GULF PINES HOME Three-Bedrooms/Three-Baths. REAL ESTATE CALL Three Bedrooms, Two Baths, Monthly Rentals. OPPORTUNITIES (239)415- Plus Den. .com 2035 Well Appointed. Call for rates. Close to • HIGH TIDE (239) 472-8248 PUNTA RASSA UPPER CAPTIVA Beach, Pool, Tennis Courts. (505) 982-9242 SANIBEL HARBOUR Luxury Condominium: AVAILABLE: ISLAND Gulf front panoramic views. HERITAGE COVE APRIL 2005 SANIBEL VIEW NO BRIDGES TO Beautifully furnished. (239)481-2441 $1,695,000 BAY AND THIS UNSPOILED • KING'S CROWN SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT One call does it all! PARADISE. Condominium: BEACH-VIEWS Two Bedroom, Two Bath SANIBEL HOMES AND New furnishings. Lands End Condo LOGGERHEAD-CAY Gulf-front beach home HOMESITES Good view. Two bedrooms, two baths HARBOURSIDE REALTY FROM $140,000 TO at Fully Furnished (239)466-3313 S2.000.000 Only $795,000 South Seas Resort Two bedroom/two bath Sleeps 4 - 6 • SHELLHARBOR Condo. Weekly rentals available Canal homesite: RENT DIRECT FROM OWNER ITS WHERE IT IS! AND SAVE! Pool-Tennis-Cable-VCR SANIBEL BIZ (239) 472-3000 Dock and lift with water (800) 897-0288 RENTING: Call South Seas Resort and electricity. MARCH THRU SUMMER and $675,000 BY OWNER Request beach home #18 • DUNES GOLF AND 1-516-628-1801 (800) 227-8482 - COUNTRY CLUB [email protected] Acreage Beautifully furnished 3/2 SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT Pool home. BEACH FRONT BEACH CLUB Beautiful CORNER UNIT Terrific value. Two Bedroom/Two Bath $615,000 Two Bedrooms, Two Baths. Condo. BEACH-HOUSE SOUTH SEAS RESORT Near Pool. • SHOREWOOD of SANIBEL Small Private Complex. Luxurious 3/2 Condo AVAILABLE: Heated Pool. Experience WEEK 17 on the Gulf of Mexico. Weekly Rentals GULF-FRONT Pool, Tennis, Garage A house at the beach PRIVATE (April 23-30, 2004) Fine furnishings. rather than a condo LUXURY HOME $2,500 $1,375,000 ISLAND HOME (401)333-0807 • WEST GULF DRIVE Lovely 3 bedrooms, 2 baths POOL-SPA Gulf Front Three Bedrooms/Two Baths. with pool SCENIC ACREAGE HOUSING Single Family Steps to Beach. Across from the OPPORTUNITY Ground Level Home Monthly Rentals. Sundial Beach Resort WEEKS AVAILABLE SOUTH SEAS RESORT with Pool FOR ALL-SEASONS BEACH VILLA: All real estate advertised $2,942,000 RENT FROM OWNER Contact in this newspaper is AND SAVE! www.vrbo.com/27601 Two bedroom/two bath. • NEW LISTING FOR-SPECIAL-RATES BEACH VILLAS: subject to the 3 Bedroom/3.5 Bath (815)436-1750 or call CONTACT OWNER One bedroom, two bath. Federal Fair Housing Act Family Room (404) 633-4600 DIRECTLY BAY SIDE VILLAS: of 1638 which makes it Ultra Luxurious Condo. One bedroom/two bath. illegal to advertise any Call for details. Call: (574) 272-0889 THREE NIGHT MINIMUM. preference, Call Marsha for BEACH-FRONT Fax: (574)273-5973 WEEKLY DISCOUNT. limitation or Vacation Home & Condo SOUTH SEAS RESORT BEAUTIFUL E-mail: [email protected] SAVE-THROUGH-OWNER! discrimination based Rentals. BEACH VILLA POINTE-SANTO Web Page: www.pullapillyvil- (800) 899-7327 on race, color, Two Bedrooms/Two Baths GULF-FRONT la.com religion, sex, Weekly Rentals PENTHOUSE-CONDO. handicap, familial status VACATION RENTALS PRIME WEEKS AVAILABLE: 2-Bedrooms/2-Baths. or national origin, or an Sanibel View intention to make such ATRIUM March 5 thru April Screened lanai with $2,200/week spiral staircase to SUNSET-CAPTIVA Brand New! preference, Exclusive Gulf front Sanibel condo private rooftop sundeck. 2 Br, 2Ba condos. limitation or residence. Two week minimum. ALSO: Newly renovated May through October Gorgeous sunrises/sunsets. 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Home Enclosed garage, discrimination. AVAILABLE NOW. Please call Luxurious. pool, fitness center, This publication will not (608) 363-7669 S1,200/week in Owner Fully equipped. Private Clubhouse. knowingly accept any (781)544-3865 Call Owner: Beachfront-Community. Gated Community. advertisement for real Atrium. Lovely 2 Br/2 Ba condo Substantial savings. 2 miles to estate which is in on the Gulf. All amenities. Two Fully furnished. (610) 664-2371 2CATVS, VCP, causeway! violation of the law. week minimum. Owner, email: esiegelO! ©comcast.net $1450/month Our readers are hereby (313)886-4757. CD/Stereo, W/D. Hussey Realty ALL 3 DIRECT OCEANFRONT Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock. informed that all 2 Br/2 Ba Condominiums (239) 463-3178 dwellings Island Retreat. 3/2 home in Call owner Sundial Beach Resort (615)371-9029 advertised in this beautiful Chateau Sur Mer. Villa Sanibel GULF-FRONT newspaper are available Few steps to beach. Very http://mywebpages.comcast. Coquina Beach COMPLEX net/sallytom on an equal opportunity private. Available January Discounted rates COURTYARD VIEW 3 BR/2 BA home in basis. If you feel through May, 2004. (305) directly from Two Story Town Home Island Woods. you have been 235-0762, (239) 472-2490. owner. 2.5 Bedrooms, Tennis, discriminated against I -800-505-5200 community pool. you may file a 2.5 Baths. If you have Ocean's Reach Gulf Front Condo. www.sanibeloceanfront.com Sleeps Six. $1850/month, complaint by calling One bedroom. Sleeps four. Newly 30 days or more furnished The Florida Commission Large Screened Lanai to spend at perhaps decorated. Shelling/pool, tennis. Swimming Pool. or on Human Rights at Top floor for best view. Call owner the nicest place on unfurnished. 1-800-342-8170 or Indoor Garage. Sanibel, for discount. (952) 472-7994 or AVAILABLE WEEKLY VACATION HUD at 1-800-669-9777. email: [email protected] are a caring person Call Jamie at RE/MAX of For more info please EASTER WEEK RENTALS or family, (APRIL 10-17, 2004) (812)832-2300 the Islands. 472-5050 call the Lee County OCEAN'S REACH we-have-the-place office of Gulf Front Gulf Front Condo www.cyprinabeachsanibel.com for you. Spectacular Views Equal Opportunity One Bedroom Condos. 2.000-sq.ft. (239) 335-2267 Each accommodates four. Two Bedrooms, Two Baths Gulf-front condo. Non-smoking. RESORT AMENITIES Two-bedrooms/two-baths Fantastic View. AT HALF THE PRICE! GULF PINES GETAWAY with den & Jacuzzi. CONDOS FOR RENT Beach, Pool, Tennis, Bikes. (734) 320-3378 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Delight. Low density complex. Condo at Punta Rassa for sale Owner: email: [email protected] Beach-Pool-Tennis Access. Two Lap-Pools/Sauna, or rent April I to six months on (239) 472-3500 AVAILABLE MONTHLY: Six-Lighted Tennis-courts. Bay, waterfront view of Sanibel- e-mail: [email protected] June to October 2004 Well-cared-for; Captiva. 2Br/2Ba, fully furnished. Sanibel 3 Br/2 Ba home on golf April to October 2005 Would like Call office: (410) 472-2844 or course with pool, furnished, near BAY/BEACH-VILLAS Call (732) 291-5292 to-keep-it-that-way. Fl: (239)415-0425. beach and causeway. Available SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT (330)568-0109 4-16 throughi 2-31. Owner, (239) 1-3 Bedroom Bay Villa. River, sailboat access - 2BD/2BA - 472-7834. 2 Bedroom & totally renovated in immaculate 2 Bedroom w/Loft Beach Villas. SHELL HARBOR condition. Large yard, shed, SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT Seasonal Rates. enclosed lanai, dock. Pet consid- SANIBEL ered - available 4/1. BEACH COTTAGE SAVE THROUGH OWNER! BEAUTIFUL LOVELY CANAL HOME se unwed te see, Two Bedrooms, Two Baths. 1-800-878-7495 $1,200./month, yearly lease, (239) CANAL FRONT HOME. Rare Offering 656:5520 Owner/Realtor. $6 little time. On the Gulf. Walk to Beach. WATER SHADOWS Rates from: Three Bedrooms, Two Baths. 1672 Hibiscus Drive $1300 to $2400 Heated Pool. Three Bedrooms/Two Baths. CAPE CORAL per week. Lanai. Recently Renovated. Call Gloria for Call Owner: CASA YBEL RESORT Completely Remodeled. Seconds to HOMES (313) 886-7872 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Fully Equipped/Furnished. San Carlos Bay and Beach. Classified OCEAN FRONT Garage. $1,995/month. Bank foreclosure!! 3/2/2 CBS, South Seas Resort 2 Br/2 Ba FOR RENT OR SALE Fall Specials. No Pets - No Smoking. screened trussed lanai, pool bath, Advertising beach villa, sleeps six, direct on BY OWNERS. (973) 347-7544 References. new A/C, tile, carpet, all new Gulf of Mexico, all amenities, (239) 368-6354 (603) 356-3133 days kitchen, new appliances, sprin- A rated. Easter and other weeks Bob klers, large palms. Must sell!! Bring 472-5185 available. (973) 263-1748 or www.casay bel .com offers! $132,900. (239) 772-8393 (239) 472-8747. 22 • Week of March 5 -11, 2004 • Islander SERVICE PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN SERVICE Home Repairs & DIRECTORY Complete Landscaping Serving the Build Your Business Honesty • Dependability Residents of For Advertising • Quality with every Job 15 Years Serving The Islands Sanibel and Captiva Information Call 472-5185 Weekly Bi-weekly TRISH ALVAREZ Monthly . P.O. BOX 1251 Deep Cleans Sanibel. FL. 33957 special Requests 239-849-1633 I WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING]' L, TREE SERVICE Lewis L Phillips, III. Tree and Landscape Service ANimeJouCanTrust MANGROVE SPECIALISTS San-Cap Window Cleaning Wofk-Cdl 91 CUSTOM HOME BUILDING AND REMODELING Residential Plumbing [ SPECIALISTS "THE PROFESSIONALS" Ronald K. Gavin, Inc. 1 Custom Woodworking EXECUTIVE TITLE • Committed to Excellence Repairs and Service... • Plione: 472-5444 • Kitchen & Bath remodel 239-472-8228 • Sinks - Faucets - Tubs 695 Tarpon Bay Rd, Suite 7 Sanibel Lie. #CGC013441 • Showers - Toilets www.exectitle.com •Repipes [email protected] rMark Eugene Gavin visit wwnr.siu-edose.coni is now heading up the Sewer Division McQuade of Ronald K. Gavin, Inc. Remember . GENERAL CONTRACTOR no job to big or small so give us a call. 24 Years of THE ISLAND^LONGEST We'll be happy to come out and help Jim Cfould, Owner turn your dreams into reality. Horticultural A ESTABLISHED Experience • Phone (J239) 472-1S34 Award Winning I F«x (2J39) 546-7307 CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS "A Straight Flush Beats a Full House Anytime!" landscapes Santlbcl-Captlva Road Design • Sanibel Island, FL 33957 437-5366 Installation • greeaear«b@zebis. co Lie. ttMP-001428 (Licensed and insured) Maintenance HOME SERVICES Planning To Sell or Rejuvenate Your ALLERGIES-DUST (239) 699-6271 MITES-PETS Swimming Pool Cleaning & Maintenance Island Home SMOKE-MOLD BACTERIA-ODORS Weekly Cleanings • Storm Cleanups March Special Home No other advertised purifiers compare. i» Brushmasfer 472-1286 brings Old World Craftsmanship to Sanibel & Captiva. USEDfNTHEPSfFAGON Interior and Exterior Painting for the Discriminating. MmMyMmm (299)357*810$ Call for Consultation 472-1286 Islander • Week of March 5-11, 2004 • 23 5' SaniM Baj/-/?~(hrf Bestc Cafitiva- Estate Loi (?£> Hme Cttstm- VX'aterfrfrit Estate ' Deeded beach path, too Exceptional design & decor-incredible views • Large private estate lot & guest home • On the beautiful Caloosahatchee River • 3 bedroom, 2 bath, custom built w/pool • Add your dream home • 4 bedroom, 5 bath + den or office 1 Magnificent 4 bedroom, 4 bath + den home Lush canopy driveway Elevated pool & spa, fireplace & elevator • Deeded beach access > Large decks off bedrooms overlooking water • Open court, soaring ceilings, Mexican tile Enjoy the comfortable island lifestyle • Very private • Enter to soaring ceilings in great room $995,000 004085) $3,995,000 (104087) $1,495,000 (001210) Anthony or Kathryn Gaeta • 472-5187 x 231 $2,395,000 in Ft Myers (103197) Jim Hall • 472-5187 x 215 Marlene Donaldson • 472-5187 x 242 Ruth Hamann & The Gerasins 472-5187x235/236/232 / J~ttJM/~i/ TWatr Batch' 7~i/} Direct Guvf FrcNii Ctt&iipci' MtHtu tie Dtatcs L/Asca/e JDn/ies UH • Newly constructed 5 bedroom, 5 bath • With numerous, exquisite details • Under construction • Spectacular in decor • 2 fireplaces, screened pool, rooftop sun deck • 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath, great room • 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath • Unique in design • Elevator, 9' ceilings & fully enclosed lower level • Fully furnished by Robb & Stucky • 2,672 sq ft of living area > 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath & large laundry room • Offered furnished w/a few personal exceptions • Top floor master with views galore • 100' x 125" home site • Beautiful private lake views • Home is ready to live in or rent $5,750,000 (104032) $795,000 (104007) $550,000 (104108) $1,995,000 (010443) Jim Hall • 472-5187 x 215 Ralph Hanson • 472-5187 x 221 James & Penny Hetmanek • 472-5187 x 219/202 Karen Bell • 472-7800 x 270 Drii'e 7ttv ~ao Cuiiiva villa* • Excellent for redevelopment • 3 bedroom, 3 bath, just step to the beach • With a beautiful condo overlooking the Gulf • Beautiful Gulf front location • 3 bedroom, 2 bath • Home centers around the pool • 2 bedroom, 2 bath + den, enclosed lanai • Gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath corner unit • 120'on the River • Pine floors, 2-car garage and tons of extras • Kitchen appliances replaced in 2002 • Pool, tennis and good rental income • 3 lot site • Walk to shops and restaurants • Storage room has shelves & workbench • Overlooks wildlife preserve & furnished $1,150,000 (104251) $1,595,000 (104072) $1,270,000 (104268) Robin Humphrey -• 472-5187 x 218 Karen Bell • 472-7800 x 270 $699,000 (103985) Ruth Hamann & The Gerasins Rose Dakos • 472-5187 x 233 472-5187 x 235/236/232 < 3 night minimum rental-pets allowed • 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo w/good Gulf views • On-site management • Convenient east-end locale • 2 bedroom, 2 bath nicely furnished 1 Pool, clubhouse, tennis & beach ALT O H • Steps to the beach, pool and tennis • Excellent weekly rental potential $345,000 (103350) $525,000 (104459) Lynda Traverso • 472-5187 x 226 Mike McMurray • 472-5187 x 250 . SrtiiifrtL-. I-VCCK/V 7\£trfaL • Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath • 2 bedroom, 2 bath ground level walk out MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE • Eat-in kitchen, whirlpool tub • Great rental income • Direct Gulf views • Low density complex SRSiEL • Robb & Stucky furnishings • East end location MLS, $1450,000 003224) $419,000 (103085) John Buskirk • 472-5187 x 253 Eric Pfeifer • 472-5187 x 259 24 • Week of March 5-11, 2004 • Islander ley?? Aiwfa '•/•; •* Call-Ahead Seating Available For faftfes of 8 or More' ' 7:OO AM IO PM 216S Periwinkle Way Sanibel 4720606