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VOL 12, NO. 4 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA JULY 30, 2004 JULY/AUGUST SUNRISE/SUNSET:» 06:53 20:15 B 06:54 20:15. # 06:54 20:14 -t 06:55 20:13 '%. 06:56 20:13 4 06:56 20:12 S.. 06:56 20:11 Public Meeting On Causeway Toll Increase Set by Jim George ee County Commissioners were in a contentious mood at their meeting this past Tuesday when they voted to hold a public meeting on August 10 to decide #on the future toll structure for the Sanibel Causeway. Lee Transportation Director Scott Gilbertson responded to rapid fire questions from commissioners on the DOT recommendations to dramatically increase tolls. It has become increasingly difficult to separate legal rhetoric and saber rattling from fact in recent months in the ongoing causeway war between Lee County and the City of Sanibel. The latest recommendation by the Lee County Department of Transportation to double the causeway daily toll from its current $3 to $6 and quadru- ple the discount and transponder prices has sent shock waves throughout the islands and the rest of Lee County. The DOT's Finance Manager Amy Davies says the county needs another $6.5 million annually in order to pull off the financing of the $100 mill- lion project. The county has been threatening to increase tolls for months, a threat School Principal Barbara Von Harten, Nancy McDole, Susan Schulte, Mike Anderson, . continued on page 3 Maureen McMenemy and Donna Marks stand beside the school's brand new sign Planners OK Move Sanibel School Of Old Schoolhouse Renovations Complete by Camille Kucaba by Brian Johnson he Planning Commission is recommending to City Council that the Old he renovation of the K-5 buildings at The Sanibel School has been more than Schoolhouse building on Periwinkle Way be relocated to the Sanibel Historical a splash of paint and a couple of new curtains. Anyone used to the old class- TVillage & Museum. rooms will scarcely believe their eyes when they see the remodeled version. Following a public hearing Tuesday, Commissioners agreed to adopt a resolution T "When you walk in, it feels like a brand new building," said school Principal Barbara granting a "certificate of appropriateness to relocate the Old Schoolhouse for White Von Harten as she gave a tour of the new 4th grade classroom, formerly the adminis- Children" to a spot reserved for this historical landmark in the Historical Village at 950 trative offices. Dunlop Road. "I think they're awesome," said Maureen McMenemy, the principal's secretary. "I The decision fulfills a dream that Sam Bailey and many others on Sanibel have fol- was blown away when I saw them," lowed for nearly 10 years. But it's not without controversy. continued on page 2 continued on page 4

Fire Department '•- •'. •.*•>• .":•••;$•••:-•':: •••••"•" Holds Training by Brian Johnson f you have driven down Palm Ridge Road recently, you may have noticed Ithe demolition of the Sanibel Fire Station #1. The fire deptartment has taken advan- tage of the demolition by using it as an opportunity to do certain types of training. On July 22, a group of 14 firefighters and volunteers began three days of "forceable entry" workshops at the Sanibel station. They were led by Bill Gustin, a captain at the Miami-Dade Fire Department and writer for Fire Engineering magazine. Gustin showed them techniques for knocking in doors and roofs to gain access to buildings during a blaze. "It's rare to have a building to practice foreceable entry on," said Sanibel fire Sanibel firefighters practice forceable entry Captain Bill Gustin Chief Rich Dickerson. continued on page 2 Emily Mallard, Diane Stocks, Ed Tobin The fire department's administrative and out. Von Harten recommends that and Layna Van Houw. Parade offices are currently located at 2340 parents drop off their children between he Sanibel Independence Day Participants and Spectators: There are just Periwinkle Way, unit K-2, in The Village 7:45 a.m. and 7:55 a. Parade Committee wishes to thank too many of you to mention in the 90+ Shops. The business number for the fire Tthe following groups, businesses, units that walked, biked, rode, drove, department is 472-5525.* sponsors, donors, spectators, participants, crawled and skipped down Periwinkle Republican volunteers, and their families, friends, visi- Way, and the thousands of you who salut- tors, and many just plain folks, for their ed the flag, welcomed the grand marshal Women Meeting outstanding assistance and support of the and cheered the entries and antics of the From page 1 2004 parade. Without their participation participants. But, you all have our heartfelt he August Meeting of Lee this the 14th annual parade would not and endearing thanks and gratitude for Sanibel School Republican Women Federated will have achieved the status of being the your splendid participation. Our promise After spring break in the 2003-2004 Tbe held Monday, August 16 at the biggest and best parade ever presented by to you, and all of the citizens of Sanibel, is school year, all the middle school kids Hilton Garden Inn. The Republican can- the Sanibel Independence Parade that we've already started to plan for an moved into the brand new $7 million facil- didates running for Florida House of Committee, established in 1990 by the even bigger and better 15th Annual ity built by Lee County, and the elemen- Representatives District 75, Ralph Bissell family, to honor, in Sanibel, the Independence Day Parade for 2005. See tary school kids moved into the portables. Livingston, Neal Noethlich and Trudi Williams, will be the speakers. A ques- USA on its birthday. Thanks to Grand y'all next year!!!!! The old school was caged off and Marshal: Author Randy Wayne White. tion and answer period will follow the Happily and Gratefully, workers set about reshaping the old build- presentations. Major Donors: Bank of the Islands and Your 2004 Sanibel Independence ings to bring them up to date. Walls were Island Sun. Supporting Organizations: Day Parade Committee: Ginny Bissell - knocked down to create more classroom The public is invited to attend. The City Manager and Office Staff, Sanibel & parade co-founder, Trish Bissell-Phillips space. New bathrooms, cabinets and ceil- Hilton Garden Inn is located at 12601 Captiva Chamber of Commerce, Sanibel - co-chair, Lisa Newmeyer-Cochrane - co- ings were put in. The improvements also University Drive (corner of Summerlin Police and Auxiliary Police, Public Works chair, Rob Lisenbee - Bank of the include new carpeting, new lighting, new Road and College Parkway). Reservations Department, Recreation Department; Islands, Peggy Hyche - Bank of the furniture and new planning stations for for the luncheon are required by Sanibel Fire District, Sanibel Community Islands, Mary Irving - Graphic Arts, Ted teachers. Wednesday, August 11 and include an Association. Bailey's General Store, BIG Tyson - Publicity 11:15 a.m. social hour and 11:45 lunch, "It looks beautiful," said Von Harten. business meeting and program. Cost is ARTS, Lee County EMS, Lee County "It's so exciting." Sheriffs Department. Parade Route $16. Call Carolyn at 849-0966 to make Parents will get a chance to see the reservations. Supervisors - Sanibel Amateur Radio From page 1 renovations at the school's annual open Volunteer Team - John Jones, Gib Harris, house, scheduled for Thursday, August 5. LRWF is affiliated with the Florida Mike Miller and Al Rosenheck. Kiwanis - Fire Department The elementary school parents will meet Federation of Republican Women (FFRW) Dick Muench, Russ Bpgen, Joel Wearing heavy suits and wielding axes, at 5:30 p.m., the middle school parents at and the National Federation of Republican Soobitsky, Mark Tesoro, Don Van Alstyne the firefighters broke into the place they 5:50 p.m. Supply lists are available in the Women (NFRW), .the latter being the and Bob Wimbush. Judges: Diane used to call home. office. largest partisan women's organization in Duncan, Liz Nocera, Holly Smith and the United States. LRWF has received top Joan Swofford. Volunteers: Lindsay Construction of the new fire depart- The school year starts on Monday, ment on Palm Ridge Road will begin on August 9. The school day, like last year, honors at both.the state and national lev- Phillips, Megan Phillips, Penny -The els for the past 14 years.& Tourist-Wildinan, Al Avitable, Amy August 16 and take approximately 11 will start at 8 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Also Avitable, Carla and Michael Brosy, Julie months. In the meantime the firefighters like last year, parents are asked to park DeBord, Wendy Erler, Brian Johnson, are living in RV trailers across from around the loop for drop off and pick up, Bailey's on Island Inn Road. and stay in their cars while the kids get in

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Tropical Temptations Ice Cream Parlor 1975-2019 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, Florida From page 1 savings by building Span A first. ject. The county had previously said that imposed by bond insurers which would DOT officials have said all along that both materials had escalated dramatically then lower the toll increase," Greenstein Public Meeting threatened or pending litigation has a neg- since the inception of the lawsuits. said. The Chamber Board met this week ative effect on the financing of the cause- Commissioner Bob Janes asked the to discuss the toll structure but results of which was viewed by many as punitive as way project. Bond insurers have a cover- DOT to compile an analysis of the various that meeting were not available at press D well as pressure to settle the city's pending age requirement that assures them there is components of the increased costs that time.^J lawsuit against the county to stop con- sufficient money to pay off the bonds. could be made available before the public Z struction of a high span bridge. The coun- That requirement has continually escalat- meeting on August 10. ty has accused the city of delaying the pro- ed in recent months, the county says, as a Lee Commissioners will hold the ject, a delay, they say, that has resulted in result of the litigation by the city and the August 10 public meeting in the dramatically increasing the cost of the pro- Save Our Bay (SOB) group. The coverage Commission Chambers, 2120 Main p ject. City officials dismiss the county's requirement initially was 1.2, which Street, Fort Myers. A final decision must DISCHARGE OF WASTE accusation saying they (the county) are try- means the county would have to take in be made on that date in order to have the The discharge of sewage, ing to force a settlement. an additional 20 cents for every dollar in necessary time to make the changes with It was apparent from the questions toll revenue. That coverage requirement transponder holders by the end of solid waste and oil is prohibited raised by commissioners that the jumped to 1.8 immediately after the law- October. in Sanibel city waters. increased cost from the original $66 mil- suits were filed, meaning the county would Toll increases of the magnitude being Marine Environment Regulations Brochure Available At lion to the current estimate of $100 mil- now have to take in an additional 80 cents discussed would dramatically increase the Sanitel City Hali, 800 Dunlop Road. lion is being viewed as a result of the City for every dollar. The coverage ratio has cost to island businesses since many reim- of Sanibel and Save Our Bridge (SOB) since increased to 1.86, which the county burse employees for their daily tolls. What lawsuits. Steel and concrete costs, interest is using in its computer modeling of toll is unknown is how it would affect hotel rate hikes and increases in costs associat- rates in recommending the $6 toll rate occupancy, merchant sales and general ed with insuring the financing were all and $3 discounted rate. Amy Davies, in a business revenue. Would it shut off tourist cited as consequences of the lawsuits, telephone interview, said that coverage day trippers? Would it impact Sanibel as a which Commissioner John Albion ratios below 1.5 are not possible anymore destination resort? These and many other referred to at one point as "spurious." because toll revenues are no longer attrac- questions are being debated on both sides Albion inquired of the county attorney tive sources of revenue for repayment of of the causeway. whether the county could claim damages. bonds. "They really like to see the ratio Executive director of the Sanibel & A new dimension was added to the dis- closer to 2.0," Davies said. She offered Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce, pute when Commissioner Ray Judah that the current.1.86 was the best cover- Steve Greenstein, said that any toll asked whether construction of Span A age the county could get without going to increase hurts island businesses. (drawbridge) could move forward if the a $7 or $8 toU. She said the proposed toll Greenstein has been having informal lawsuits were dropped. Gilbertson rates are worst case scenarios and could meetings with the county regarding the Tarpon Bay responded that substantial savings would be revised downward by the commission- proposed toll structure. The chamber is inure if that happened. Another county ers. concerned about island businesses being Water Temp official said in a separate interview after Scott Gilbertson said in response to a able to attract and retain employees if tolls 30.9 C • 87.6 F the meeting that the savings could be as question by Commissioner Andy Coy that increase dramatically. "The reality is that high as $15 million. There hasn't been he (Gilbertson) could not be specific about the city and the county must try to resolve Salinity any public statement by county officials the current costs of steel and concrete the legal issues. If they do it will have a big .31.8 during the project so far that indicated until they actually receive bids on the pro- effect on the coverage requirements

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OF S0UT«W£ST F t O 3 ! P H Sanibel Island* Heart ofTKe Island Shops •472-0434 • FAX 472-8517 nibel Cgres UK MEMORIAL. HEALTH SYSTEM 1626 Periwinkle Way ^ From page 1 why the city is planning to pay $150,000 are listed on the Local Register of Historic July 20, the member of Sanibel for the historic structure. Sites. Beautification Inc. reminded i Planner OK Move Chuck Ketteman, president of the The current plan calls for moving only Commissioners that the beautiful pines Q Edgar Burton, a former Schoolhouse Schoolhouse Foundation board, explained the original 24-foot by 32-foot building, are "widely admired and loved," yet z Foundation board member and architect that his group has contracted to sell the eliminating the addition and removing it "widely misunderstood." He called them 5j of record for the Old Schoolhouse, ques- property at 1905 Periwinkle contingent from the historical register. "conspicuous, remarkable and notable," 52 tioned whether the move was consistent upon removal of the building. The founda- Burton, however, wants to move the saying they wouldn't pose a danger if with the Sanibel Plan and Land tion also is purchasing the Periwinkle addition as well. He said it could be used properly pruned. Development Code. "I feel the building is Playhouse and moving the Old for a display orv the history of the Old Jorgensen was countering claims by more historic where it is," he said. And Schoolhouse Theater venue there. Schoolhouse Theater. the city's natural resources director, Dr. Commissioner Marie Gargano questioned "It's a win-win-win" plan, he pointed The Planning Commission based its Rob Loflin, that the Australian pine is a out, because the school building ends up unanimous decision on recommendations "damaging" tree. in the museum and the money the foun- from both the Historic Preservation As far as injuring people, Jorgensen Sanibel City Council dation receives from its sale can be used Committee and Planning Department said the pines "are not really up there with Meets the first and third Tuesday of to purchase the Periwinkle Playhouse. staff. alligators and sharks." Pines are excellent every month at 9 a.m. at City Hall, 900 Ketteman said costs to maintain and In addition, Commissioners approved a windbreakers and the last trees to go Dunlop Road; phone 472-3700. All repair the Old Schoolhouse had "skyrock- certificate of appropriateness for interior down in a hurricane, he added. meetings are open to the public. eted" over the past 12 to 18 months, and exterior remodeling of the "Beach He said the trees collect fog and drip adding that the foundation was concerned . House" at 3526 West Gulf Drive, a two- water to help during the dry season, pro- Next regular meeting about safety issues for the cast and theater story home built in 1912 and also listed vide high, airy shade for people and act as Tuesday, August 3,9 a.m audiences. on the Local Register of Historic Sites and a haven for raptors. He said the pine nee- Schein Hall at BIG ARTS The property sale is scheduled to close Structures. • dles are not toxic and are being sold as August 16, Ketteman said, and the foun- Renovations include replacing rotting mulch on Sanibel. Among items on the draft agenda: dis- dation will grant right-of-way to the city siding, damaged wiring arid existing Jorgensen said the city should prune cussion regarding the city's policy on nui- for relocating the bicycle path back from plumbing. The Historic Preservation the trees regularly and start an aggressive sance alligators; second reading and Periwinkle Way. Committee will have the last word on underplanting program. He also said the public hearing on an ordinance amend- The 2.8-acre parcel on which the whether two existing sash windows can be "real safety danger" comes from overhead ment to the City Charter proposing a familiar pink building sits is zoned for resi- replaced with bay windows. power lines and recommended burying section on "comprehensive buildback dential use. A third public hearing on a request for them underground. and redevelopment study process," Ketteman told Commissioners that the a variance to allow public restrooms at the Addressing Council in June, Loflin causeway issues, including a discussion foundation and the city are in the process city's boat ramp facility ended in a favor- made a strong case for eliminating the on the Causeway Boulevard and of negotiating the price of the school able decision Tuesday. The bathrooms "special status" given to the pines, calling Periwinkle Way intersection by consul- building. A $150,000 grant from the Lee probably won't be built until construction them destructive and pointing out that tants, Kittelson & Associates, and they are not native. They are shallow root- approval of the Causeway Boulevard County Tourism Development Council is completed on the causeway bridge, clos- design; resolution on development of has been earmarked for that purchase. He est to the island. ed, brittle and likely to fall, injuring people regulations covering small neighborhood estimated that it could cost between and causing damage. In addition, they commercial units and non-resident ori- $40,000 and $50,000 to move the build- block access to the beach, replacing ented retail uses; update on the contract ing to its new home. Controversy Over coastal scrub; their thick needle bed is to purchase the Old Schoolhouse build- Burton questioned whether the school toxic to other plants attempting to get ing; and an informational report on the building could be relocated without signifi- Pines Continues established. The height of many pines Community Housing and Resources cant damage to its physical integrity. interferes with cell phone and radio com- financial statement for June 30,2004. "What expert testimony are you relying by Camille Kucaba munications, Loflin said, adding: "I advo- on?" he asked. ontroversy continues over cate that we take a strong look at the spe- Complete Council agendas are Some also questioned exactly how Sanibel's Australian pines. During cial status we give to a damaging tree." available at the City Web site: much of the current structure should be Cttie public comment segment of It is illegal to plant Australian pines in www.mysanibel.com relocated. Tuesday's Planning Commission meeting, the State of Florida, and the director A copy also is posted on the bulletin . The original one-room school was built Erik Jorgensen again spoke out in defense called for a long-term program to remove board outside City Hall. Agendas subject around 1900, and a "west wing" addition of the trees. Delivering essentially the all eight invasive exotics from private as to amendment. was put on in the 1930s. Both structures same "speech" as he gave to City Council well as public lands.O

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Others involved Fatal Attack anticipation of a large crowd. in the rescue were Officers Frank by Camille Kucaba Council member Steve Brown called Crandon, Mark Steele, George Krivas and Melsek's death a "terrible, terrible James Hobvacko. SIDEWALK memorial service is scheduled at 6 tragedy." In reevaluating the city's alligator According to the "special permit" p.m. today (July 30) at the policy, he added: "We've been put on Sanibel receives from the Florida Fish and ASanibel Community House for notice... we need to heed the warning." Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Janie Melsek, the island landscaper who Harrity said he thinks the city should city is authorized "to live-capture and hold SALE! was attacked and killed by a 12-foot alli- immediately initiate state regulations gov- and to live-capture and relocate certain gator last week. The family welcomes erning nuisance alligators. nuisance alligators Starting everyone who wishes to attend. Council member Judy Workman said Animals four feet or less in length may In lieu of flowers, donations may be various "experts" will address Council be handled at the city's discretion, but alli- MONDAY, AUGUST 2 made to a fund established at Bank of the August 3, including Sanibel Police Chief gators eight feet or larger, "where the Islands. Monies will be used to pay med- Bill Tomlinson, Natural Resources potential of harm to people is significant," thru ical expenses and to create a permanent Director Dr. Rob Loflin and a representa- should be removed and ultimately memorial in Melsek's honor at the tive of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. destroyed, the permit states. SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. "I think Council will have the informa- Alligators to be relocated "shall be relo- The Planning Commissioners started tion it needs and will make a decision" on cated only on Sanibel Island and may not out its meeting Tuesday with a moment of its alligator policy ait that meeting, she be relocated to other areas where they silence in memory of Melsek, 54, who said. may pose hazards to citizens." Special Prices Inside was mauled by the alligator July 21 while Tomlinson said he will review the city's You Can Create A Monster is a pam- trimming vegetation at the edge of a pond current policy, providing information on phlet the city distributes warning residents behind the home at 3061 Poinciana the number of alligator complaints and visitors not to feed alligators. VACATION TIME Circle on Sanibel. She died two days later received over the past three years, how "Feeding alligators trains them to in Lee Memorial Hospital from extensive many were relocated and how many were approach humans, creating a life threaten- Month of September injuries suffered in the attack. called in to the state for removal. ing situation... especially for children. Her tragic death and two other alliga- Tomlinson also will make recommenda- Alligators fed by humans lose their fear See you on tor attacks on Sanibel in the past three tions on revising the alligator policy. and are considered nuisance animals and years have prompted City Council to "Right now we don't have a permit in must be destroyed," the notice states. Monday, October 4th! review its long standing policys which hand from the state," he said, so any It also urges people who see someone allows nuisance alligators up to eight feet future incidents will be assessed and feeding an alligator to immediately call the long to be "relocated" to another part of referred to the state. Sanibel Police Department at Periwinkle Way Tarpon Sanibel Island Bay 2460 Palm Ridge Rd the island. In the State of Florida nuisance At a later date, Council plans to honor 472-3111.* Rd. alligators four feet or larger are destroyed. the "heroes" of the July 21 rescue - some 472-1266 San-Cap Rd. Mon. - Sat. 10-5

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More importantly, according to Goal IWA is promoting the company's He also said there is little enforcement Gargano, is adding recycling to the strong conservation policy, charging high- of the South Florida Water Management Sanibel Plan goals, objectives and policies. § Of Planners er rates for those residents consuming District's rules on water use. "We're known for our environmental and more than their maximum share of water. "Here we are on an island renowned conservation efforts. We've got to step up I Reviewing EAR The money is being held in escrow to for its conservation and here we are not as a community and do what's right,"sh e io by Camille Kucaba fund future expansion plans, said doing it. It's almost embarrassing," said said. Calabrese. Commissioner John Veenschoten. Commissioners also hoped that Lee z T"*Wanning Commissioners Tuesday As preparation of the Evaluation and County would institute an on-island pick 5 l-^addressed the subject of water - Appraisal Report moves forward, the up for hazardous waste materials. — X water supply, wastewater treat- Commission asked staff to develop "much Currently the closest facility is Fort Myers' ment, solid waste and storm drainage - stronger language" in the Sanibel Plan Page Field, which periodically is designat- as they continued their evaluation and • A $300 to $400 monthly regarding ways to conserve water. ed as a disposal site. Lee County stages appraisal process for the Sanibel Plan. water bill "is nothing" to Calabrese suggested the possible licens- hazardous waste pick ups about six times Water conservation is the objective, ing of landscapers with instruction on irri- ayear.^ and planners were told that landscape irri- people with million gation conservation methods. gation is posing a big threat to that goal. dollar homes Planners also heard from John Hefty, Rich Calabrese of Island Water the city's utilities director in charge of the Executive Association expressed concern over "high Commission Vice Chair Jack Samler fledgling water reuse program. users" who consume upwards of 30,000 said he favors raising rates to penalize the city can produce about 1.7 million Sessions gallons of water a month (compared to homeowners who over water, and gallons of reuse water for sale on an aver- 7,000 to 8,000 gallons for the average Commissioner Marie Gargano called for age annual basis, but one million gallons Scheduled user). "exorbitant rates" for those "hogs" who already are committed to golf courses. He .said a $300 to $400 monthly use far too much. She also suggested That leaves 700,000 gallons for residents, ity Council will convene two exec- water bill "is nothing" to people with mil- incentives such as discounts on native he said, compared to demand of five mil- utive sessions on Wednesday, lion dollar homes who "don't care" that plants to entice people to conserve. lion gallons. CAugust 4. Neither one is open to their lavish landscapes are gobbling up Calabrese laid the blame on some land- Increasing the city's water storage the public. way too much water. scapers who "just want it nice and green." capacity could be a solution, Hefty added. The first is an attorney/client meeting "We have no lack of water," but IWA is Noting that education helps, he said many "We have to be careful (on promoting beginning at 9 a.m. regarding the city's short on pumping capacity during peak people don't know they are wasting water reuse water). It's a balancing act, and causeway lawsuit against Lee County; the times, according to Calabrese. The biggest and want to do something about it when we're moving slowly." If customers are to second relates to union negotiations and is problem on Sanibel is "how to distribute they find out. IWA provides free'rain sen- be hooked up, "we must have the capaci- scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m.* water at the time its required." sors for irrigation systems to help land ty to supply them during peak times." Calabrese reiterated General Manager owners conserve water. 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F Association of Realtors Wednesday the buildback of nonconforming proper- firefighters to assist with the wildfires delivered-its long awaited "pro- ties," Schuldenfrei wrote in asking that Buildings with four stories would be that are plaguing the western states of S posed emergency buildback ordinance" Council, the Planning Commission and rebuilt on pilings, going to five stories tall Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Utah - to city officials. city staff study the plan and encourage with parking underneath. It also may be and Washington. Prepared with the assistance of Robert input and debate as soon as possible. possible to move some buildings back The Honda firefighters are all employ- Pritt of Roetzel & Andress, former Sanibel "Our effort proved to be a very diffi- from the beach, or landward of the ees of the state Division of Forestry and city attorney, the document is billed as "a cult, complicated and time consuming Coastal Construction Control Line. Places ' are specialists in wildland fire behavior, very modest-proposal" addressing an issue issue to address. Our committee listened like Ocean's Reach have "lots of land, and aircraft support, fire planning and logis- "that has been a sore spot in the city for very carefully, over many months, to they could move the front buildings back" tics. Because of their training in the many years." many different island organizations and toward the road, he said. National Interagency Incident The issue is one of fundamental fair- individual citizens' points of view and con- Other condominiums like Lighthouse Management System (NIIMS), these fire- ness. A disaster occurring to residential cerns on this subject. We tried very hard Point and Mariner Pointe have "density fighters can quickly and effectively become and multi-family property owners should to incorporate all of these concerns and issues," but the ordinance would also part of a wildland fire management team. not be used as a means to achieve a issues" in the ordinance presented to the apply to them. • "I am pleased that we can assist the reduction in density on the island, accord- city manager Wednesday, he said. Weil over 400 individual condominium western, states by supplying wildland fire- ing to the plan. Approximately $2 billion The ordinance is intended as a correc- units are forward of the setback line, fighters," Bronson said. "Because this is worth of nonconforming island real estate tion of a "previously addressed and partial- which means that there are 1,500 to our rainy season, we can deploy these is at stake, David Schuldenfrei, president ly corrected problem." It does not attempt 2,000 units in those same complexes that men and women at a time when the wild- of the realtors' group, told the Planning to damage the environment. It does not would Be adversely impacted, according to fire risk in our own state is low." Commission in June. attempt to gain an advantage due to a dis- Jack Samler, a local realtor and vice chair Although 2,907 Florida wildfires have The proposed ordinance seeks only aster. It does not address pre-disaster of the Planning Commission. burned over 1,07,800 acres since "the minimal relief deemed necessary" to redevelopment, although that is an issue The buildback issue was one of five January 1, wildfire activity since July 1 has assure owners, buyers and lenders that that the island must eventually face," the recommendations the Commission for- dropped significantly. However, the fire they will not lose their dwelling unit in a document states. "It even recognizes that warded to City Council last October. situation in the West is critical. Officials at disaster situation. These owners, sellers, mitigation (though potentially costly) may Council has failed to act on it, Samler the National Interagency Fire Center in buyers and lenders, as well as Council, city be appropriate in some circumstances." said, "so the realtors put it through. It's Boise/Idaho, predict that June's above- staff and the community at large, should The city's ordinance covering buildback good planning, and that's what the city is normal temperatures coupled with extend- have the comfort of knowing that the following a disaster was adopted in 1991. supposed to be doing," he added.^ ed dry weather over much of the West investment in one's home or condo is While it provides for an expedited relief may make this summer one of the worst afforded reasonable protection. There process, it leaves on the table the issue of continued on page 9 must be clarity and predictability in recon- whether the density and development

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High: 88 Low: 76 ._.._ >- The Northeast will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a few showers /"\"\ r,,ii N« WEDNESDAY \ ' J"~^•& today, scattered showers Saturday and Sunday, with the area's highest i Jvt'y 7/31 8/15 Isolated T-storms X-v^W"—t temperature of 91°, found in Cahokia, 111. The Southeast will see partly V*.^- Hish- 88 Low 77 ^^'"*v cloudy skies today, scattered thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday, with Sunrise today . .6:53 a.m. the area's highest temperature of 95", found in Montgomery, Ala. The Northwest will see Sunset today . . .8:17p.m. JL> THURSDAY mostly clear skies today through Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 98°, _gmi Partly Cloudy found in Pasco, Wash. The Southwest will see partly cloudy skies today through Sunday, t(^\ ^ast ^'rst High: 89 Low: 79 with the area's highest temperature of 108°, found in Blythe, Calif. ^Lj> 8/7 8/23

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Listening to an early Elvis Presley CD, my attention was jolted by two songs, "Blue Moon of Kentucky" and then the more famous Richard Rodgcrs's,"Blue 'Moon." I was literally getting ready to write this column about July's blue moon that occurs on the 31st. Of course in the Presley songs, Elvis is pining about • alosl or future loves. Astronomically, the blue moon represents the second full moon of a month, a condition that occurs once every two or three years and •"''^•W* twice in a single year when a blue moon falls in January, and then again in March (1999). Since it requires 29-1/2 days for the moon to complete its cycle of phases, no blue moon could ever occur in February, since even in a leap year there would be only 29 days. But it wasn't always that way. The origin of our modern concept of a blue moon really occurred as a mistake made in a 1946 issue of "Sky and Telescope" magazine. Information garnered from the "Maine Farmers' Almanac- 1937" was interpreted incorrectly and became our modern definition. In a normal year, there are 12 full moons, but every couple of years, there is an extra full moon. The "Maine Farmers' Almanac" divided the year into four lunar seasons with each moon having a name. The first full moon of year was called the Moon after Yule, fol- lowed by the Wolf Moon, and then the I.cnlen Moon. Put a fourth moon into a three moon season and suddenly the full moon names would no longer correspond to the seasons. If the fourth full moon always occurred in the same season, it could have a specific name. But it didn't happen that way, so the generic term "blue moon" was coined by the almanac for the third lull moon in a four full moon season. Years ago, February could have had a blue moon, -www.astronomy.org

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The neem Tree Workshop tree (Azadlracfita Indicd) is drought resis- my garden, espe- integrated garden management program. ith a little help, you cam grow cially orchids, is to look I learned all this by helping my Mother tant, fast growing, evergreen and heat tol- erant. I grow the tree, but I buy neem oil some of the world's best tropical at the garden as an with her garden, even before attending fruits here in Southwest Florida. intricately interrelated school. at the store. It is effective against a range W A workshop on Wednsday, August 18 group of living organ- More important things to know and of insects, mites, nematodes, sometimes snails, and it does not seem to generate will help you select, grow and manage isms and nonliving sub- practice: I underplant my roses with Florida's tastiest fruits. stances and how they reseeding white alyssum. I have unsuc- resistance in the pest it effects. I use one teaspoon of neem oil and one-half tea- Mango Pruning Workshop are affected by climactic cessfully used other plants. No, Nos are Learn how to approach and conquer conditions. marigolds that attract spider mites, but I spoon of safe liquid soap to one quart of warm water. Sometimes I substitute alco- your mango pruning situation for smaller The sun and rainfall do use them in other parts of the yard. trees and bigger yields. Hibiscuses are used alone, as they attract hol for part of the water. Do not apply in are major factors of con- direct sunlight or high temperatures as it is August 18, 2 to 3 p.m. cern. This time of year mites and whitefiles. Long ago I eliminat- ed calendulas from the area of my roses an oil that will burn. Jardin Tropical, 7241 Tropical Lane, the lack of rains is my number one prob- Bokeelia, FL lem. I manipulate, or try to modify, the cli- and orchids, as they attract thrips. My I use neem oil extensively on my next project will be the use of herbs as a orchids. The American Orchid Society Instructor: Dr. Jonathan Crane, mate of my area. To accomplish this, I Tropical Fruits Specialist, University of provide shade by planting trees, utilize grouping to control unwanted pests. I do urges the use of neem oil for orchids. It is not use any spray chemicals so the good not considered a broad-spectrum insecti- Florida, Homestead. shade cloth and select and place plants CEUs: One ISA CEU available. according to their water and light require- bugs have a chance. cide, which should be totally avoided, as the broad-spectrum insecticides destroy Registration: Call Letha at 461-7514, ments. Other times of the year other fac- I like roses, but they have to be man- or register at the door, no cost tors as wind, rain run-off, cold tempera- • aged. I take off the lower leaves to control the good bugs along with the bad ones. tures may have to be considered. These The bad ones will return quicker than the Directions to 7241 Tropical Lane: mites, remove faded flowers to prevent a Once on the island, turn right on are all climate conditions. place for the earwigs and ants, remove good ones, creating more problems. Remember, probably over 90 percent of Stringfellow. Go 5.9 miles to Tropical The next concern is the development and place in garbage all the infected Lane. Turn right on Tropical Lane. and care of the soil. I make my organic foliage and never water the rose leaves. insects are good ones that need to be pro- tected — mainly from us. Leave the good In compliance with ADA requirements, compost, add decomposed cow manure This is not true for other plants as a participants with special needs can be rea- and even plant green crops (as legumes), strong spray of water wili control a num- bugs alone and they will take care of the bad ones — so I have learned. sonably accommodated by contacting the cultivator earth worms, all to create the ber of problems — especially fungus dis- Lee County Extension Service at least 10 •• best soil conditions as possible. This also eases This is only a brief look at Integrated Garden Management.^ working days prior to the meeting. We includes using only organic fertilizers. This 1 have learned that fertilizers excessively can be reached by phone at 461-7500, or process will support the needed living used or applied at the incorrect time cre- Dr. Granberry is president of the fax 461-7501.* organisms that are required for a healthy ates many problems. 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She tial," explains Chuck Barr, owner of Sable Though officially placed inside the Mi.is a Sonoma Valley, will be the was surrounded by food and wine at an Ridge Vineyards. Sonoma Valley American Viticultural juest speaker and wine presenter at the early age at her parents' restaurant in Putting The Corporate life Area, Bennett Valley is in fact a distinct first ever women's wine dinner to be Greenport,;New York. During her suc- Behind valley all its own, with a terroir influenced held at the Thistle Lodge, located at cessful 24 year career at IBM, Mary Ann Sable Ridge was founded by Chuck by long, warm afternoons and the regular Casa Ybel Resort at 2255 West Gulf had the opportunity to work with New Barr and Mary Ann Costello. The two arrival of late evening fog from the west Drive on Sanibel on Wednesday, August York State wineries, an experience that wine lovers, whose attraction to Sonoma and north. Here, surrounding the Sable 11. Ladies will enjoy a delightful recep- helped pique her interest in fine wines. Valley was cultivated by numerous visits Ridge winery, lies six acres of carefully tion that starts at 6:15 p.m., followed by Her interests in wine intensified to the over fifteen years, would eventually leave chosen Syrah vines that form an impor- dinner that will be served at about 7:15 point that by 1993, when she retired as behind the corporate life. Like so many tant part of the winery's identity. Sable p.m. Throughout the evening, guests an executive at IBM, there was no hesita- others, they held a longing not merely to Ridge is committed to extracting the full will learn about the variety of wines pro- tion in picking up and moving to Sonoma live in the wine country, but to be part of potential of carefully cultivated Bennett duced at Sable Ridge Vineyards while Valley. Mary Ann had visited the Valley the wine country lifestyle by taking the ulti- Valley Syrah. Chuck Barr is the managing sampling them. on countless occasions over the years. mate plunge: opening their own winery. partner at Sable Ridge today. Mary Ann is - Delicious hors d'oeuvres will be served She fell in love with the countryside, the They decided they would pursue their pas- involved in some of the winery's market- during the reception and include coconut people and, of course, the wines. In 1995 sion by first working at wineries and tak- ing efforts. prawns and crab maritinis, escargot in she and Chuck Barr founded Sable Ridge ing classes in the ways of winemaking and Sable Ridge wines are sold from the mushroom caps and an international and Vineyards. Mary Ann was instrumental in viticulture. company's Web site: domestic fruit and cheese display. Dinner the financials, marketing and sales of the will be prepared by Chef Abner. The din- Founding Sable Ridge Vineyards www.sableridge.com, off its mailing list, at wines, as she continues to be today. After spending time studying viticulture the "Family Wineries of Sonoma Valley" ner will include a beachfront salad, made Currently Mary Ann lives in Kansas City, up of mixed greens with oven dried toma- and enology at the University of California tasting room in Kenwood, and at a num- Missouri where she works as a consultant Extension in Napa, working in local cel- ber ofrestaurants and retail shops across toes, shiitake mushrooms, gorgonzola and lead facilitator helping large, global croutons and a 50-year sherry vinaigrette lars, and making wines for themselves and California and in other select U.S. and sales organizations build world-class collab- friends, Chuck and Mary Ann took the Canadian markets. Contact Chuck Ban- followed by a center-cut filet mignon with orative client-focused teams. a white and black sesame sushi rice cake plunge into full-time commercial winemak- directly via email at [email protected] or and sweet soy chili sauce. The evening will "Sable Ridge wines are the result of ing. Sable Ridge was founded in the fall of by phone at 707-542-3138. end with a fabulous creme brulee. our desire to capture a vineyard's finest 1995. Since the first release in 1996, The Sable Ridge wines that are cur- potential." Sable Ridge wines have been creative rently for sale in Florida include: The cost is only $50 if reservations are expressions of handcrafted wines from 2001 Viogner (the only white) made and paid for in advance (deadline: A Passion For Wine Sable Ridge Vineyards is a Sonoma select vineyards. Rich and balanced 1999 Lodi Zinfandel Sunday, August 8) and $60 if booked Zinfandel s from old vines have become after the deadline. The cost includes hors Valley winery whose owners are commit- 1999 Old Vine/Old Clone Zinfandel ted to producing small lots of handcrafted staples in the Sable Ridge lineup. The dis- 2000 Syrah d' oeuvres, dinner, dessert and of course covery of great Lodi vineyards and the the wine tasting. wines. The overriding inspiration for 2000 SRV Meritage Sable Ridge wines is found in unique and delicious and elegant wines made from 2000 Petite Sirah Reservations are strongly recommend- special vineyards. "They are 'old vine' this area's plantings has led to regular bot- 2001 Syrah Port.* ed and can be made by calling 246-4328 tlings of Sable Ridge reds from the region. An ongoing vision has led to distinctive

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by Jim George According to NOAA data, Sanibel and Captiva have taken direct hits five times in t's been so long since a major hurricane hit Sanibel that it's almost easy to think the years 1873, 1894, 1910, 1926 and 1941 (see map). A direct hit is defined as the that it couldn't happen again. Although it's been years since a major storm hit storm hitting within 10 nautical miles of the islands. If the area is extended to 25 nauti- here, the island has a checkered past when it comes to hurricanes. New informa- cal miles, the number of major storms jumps to 11 and includes Hurricane Donna in I 1960. Increase the circle to 65 nautical miles, and the number of major storms goes to tion from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) now makes it possible to look back in time, even before hurricanes were named, and see 19 and includes Hurricane Andrew in 1992, one of the most powerful storms of the just how vulnerable we are. Of course, events of the past are not necessarily predic- century. Any storm within 60 miles is clearly too close for comfort, and many of those tions of the future, but it clearly shows that in nature all things are possible. storms caused considerable damage on the islands. The five storms to hit the islands were in roughly 15 to 20-year cycles, which means to any student of statistics that the odds are getting shorter for another one. One of the most destructive storms occurred on October 17,1910, when the islands were inundated with water from Gulf to bay. Island historian, Elinor Dormer, chronicles the storm in her book, The Seashell Islands. She wrote, "winds that exceeded 110 miles per hour bore down on the cluster of buildings moaning and shrieking like some wild beast." She continued, "as the tide went out, there was another unsettling sight. Except for the channel that went around Woodring Point, the water had gone out of the bay and Pine Island Sound, and one could almost have walked to Saint James City." Dormer summed up the dangers of living on a barrier island when she described the plight of one family; "climbing onto chairs, they watched incredulously as the waters of the bay and Gulf met in 1he middle of the living room." Previous storms met our shoreline when it was barren of any buildings and sparse of people. Today the shoreline is fully developed with homes and condominiums lining the beaches. Although 60 percent of the island still remains in a natural state, the balance of the island is home to almost 5,000 residents, plus a commercial base of businesses. A catastrophic storm could result in hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. Today's weather warnings and satellite tracking of storms should give residents ample warning to evacuate and avoid loss of life. Can it happen here again?3*1

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Add bell browned, three to four minutes. ing hills of lush area's best event featuring local chefs, pepper, mushrooms and salt and pepper Transfer leeks to bowl with potatoes. grape vines are foods and wine. Information for next to taste. Cook mixture over moderate Then saute asparagus in one tablespoon neatly pruned, and, year's dates is at www.sonomawine.c6m. hear, stirring, until bell pepper is soft- oil as before, stirring occasionally for this year the first And be sure to get to Sonoma in time ened. Add wine, broth, artichoke hearts two minutes. Add mushrooms and buds broke two weeks early. The theme for July's Summer Jazz Concert Series, and chicken. Bring liquid to a boil and saute, stirring, until mushrooms are soft- around the vineyards is green. this year held just before the Taste of simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, ened, about three minutes. 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. STUNNING! CANAL FRONT HOME PLENTY OF ROOM FOR GUESTS TOP FLOOR DIRECT GULF VIEW Very attractive well maintained home in quiet Condo offers spectacular views from 2 screened lanais. The unit has From time to time a truly exciting offering will come on the Canal front 4BD, 2.5BA home. Remodeled w/in the past 3 to market.. .this is one of those times! Direct Gulf front 2 bedroom + 4 years! New tiled roof, new plumbing, new pool cage, neighborhood close to beach, marina, an excellent rental history of over $48,000 gross/yr and is in great restaurants, shops. Spacious floor plan, tasteful condition Owner garage & large-storage room on the ground level den (or 3rdtoedroom), 2.5 bathrooms...all luxurious^ appointed, gourmet kitchen w/double dishwasher & double oven, new (Enclosed lanai, sunset views, 25 x 50 heated swimming pool, tile & carpet, freshly painted throughout and marbled decor, huge screened porch, Large yard w/ room below the unit. Being one of the 2 best positioned units in Sanibel for pool. Legal ground level apartment. $375,000. Siesta, these units are seldom offered to the public for sale, Don't miss tennis courts, gorgeous grounds,,.) Proudly offered $1,895,000. master bath, 18ft mooring area and 1000 Ib. boat dock. Call Mary Lou Bailey for details 472-1511. $1,449,000. Call Glen Simmons at 472-1511. Call SandiSuter at 463-1141. this unusual opportunity to own one of the premier gulf front units on Sanibel. $1,099,000. Call Glen Simmons at 472-1511. ,

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X251 [email protected] been a caddy for Tom Watson since golfers are beginning to emulate the bad items will have to be returned during this 37 What's New @ 1973, as he continues the job he loves behavior of players of other professional period. To thank the community for its despite the growing physical limitations sports. support and patience during construc- Sanibel-Public of Lou Gehrig's disease. In "I Call the Sanibel Public Library is located at tion, the library has declared August Shots" former professional player 770 Dunlop Road. Summer hours are Fine Amnesty month. Any overdue D Library Johnny Miller explores the current status Monday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 items returned in August will be fine- by Kathleen Teaze of golf, providing commentary on the p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, free, no questions asked.U game's finest players, the favorite ten 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. Kathleen Teaze is assistant director ports is everywhere in the media, golf courses, the role of teaching profes- to 1 p.m. For more information call the of the Sanibel Public Library. c especially as we gear up for the sionals, and other topics. Perhaps most library at 472-2483 or visit www.san- W SSummer Olympics, which will be importantly Miller speaks his mind about lib.org. The library is closed for con- O held in Athens this year. The Olympic poor sportsmanship in what he calls struction through August 15 and opens tradition began in ancient Greece as "smackdown" golf where professional again for business on August 16. No early as 776 BC. 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It is the club's intent to become educated on the issue, research those groups best able to deal with the problem on a local level, and advocate and educate about the issue. Incoming International President Mary Ellen Bittner (chief administrative law judge Nola Theiss addresses the International for the U.S. Department of Justice) is an Board on behalf of the Sanibel/Captiva advocate of Zonta's mission, to improve Club "women's health, education and economic self-sufficiency." She discussed the pervasive gender inequality: "Sixty million women The International Board presided over the ceremonies in front of the international flags who should be alive today are not — because of gender-basedviolence, ranging from dowry killings in India, acid-throwing in Bangladeshand domestic violence in the United ver 2,200 Zontians from 56 countries descended on New York City July 3 States...". "Disparities in education are also of concern: two-thirds of all the illiterate through 8 for the biennial meeting. Sanibel/Captiva club representatives adults in the world are women. Yet, we know that family health and well-being rest on included President Darla Letourneau, Vice President Nola Theiss, Immediate the education of women, and educating females results in lower birth rates lower infant O mortality rates and lower maternal death rates." In summary, "Zontians are capable, Past President Susan Dunn, President-Elect Karen Pati, Past President Joan Good and Author Niravi Payne. enthusiastic and energetic people who are dedicated to improving the status of women. We must continue that mission because a better world for women is a better world." Business meetings included updates on international service projects including "Anti- Trafficking" in Bosnia/Herzegovina, "Preventing Violence Against Women" in India, Additional speakers included the international scholarship winners. The audience was "Aids Prevention and Micro-Credit" in Niger and "Elimination of Neo-Natal Tetanus" in entranced by the knowledge and comprehension of world affairs from these young Afghanistan (which immunized almost one million women of child bearing age in women from China, Germany and the U.S. The Young Woman In Public Affairs Award 2003). Recipient acknowledged the importance of understanding international customs, yet The local representatives were charged with researching the trafficking projects) as refused to accept female genital mutilation as it only serves to extend the male domi- they prepare to focus on Southwest Florida as a destination for sex slaves and forced nance over females. In other words, .respecting cultural differences does not extend to accepting actions which are wrong. .

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Call Jean Baer direct at 691-9249. 40 Shopping With Camille Good Food And Wine, Beautiful Baubles And The Great Outdoors! by Camille Kucaba This is the store that offers "style with selection" for size 14 and up, and right now Coconut prawns, escargot, filet mignon, creme brulee and a selected summer apparel is marked down 30 to 80 percent - definitely worth the trip to Forever Green, 2055 Periwinkle Way; phone 472-8110. seductivs e sampling of handcrafted wines from Sable Ridge 'VineyardV s of Sonoma Valley... Also, circle August 2 on your calendar. It's the start of the Designer Consigner Do I have your attention? Then mark your calendar for sidewalk sale at 2460 Palm Ridge Road. You won't believe the special prices! Shop 'til Wednesday, August 11, when Thistle Lodge at Casa Ybcl you drop through the 28th, when the store closes for a well deserved vacation. Resort on Sanibel hosts the first ever women's wine dinner. Now's the time to get out and enjoy the plethora of water sports offered by Yolo Mary Ann Costello, the vineyard's founder and owner, will be Waterspouts of Captiva. guest speaker and wine presenter for this event, beginning at 6:15 If you believe (as Owner Marcel Ventura does) that "life is short, enjoy each day to p.m. with a delightful hors d'oeuvres reception and wine tasting, fol- the fullest," you're ready for parasailing! lowed by dinner at 7:15 p.m. (with more wine, of course!). "Be sure to bring your camera," he says, to capture what others can only dream The cost is $50 if you book by August 8, $60 after the deadline. Reserve by calling about. The experience simulates floating in air... and take offs and landings are smooth 246-4328 or emailing [email protected]; tickets also may be obtained at Thistle and fluid thanks to Yolo's custom winch boat. Parasailing begins each day at 9 a.m. and Lodge. runs every hour on the hour. There's a big storewide sale going on at Tunaluna in Tahitian Gardens -all regu- Up for still more thrills? Then take an upper island excursion aboard a Yamaha lar priced merchandise is 25 percent off (including lots of junior size sportswear and Waverunner. Choose an hour of sightseeing around North Captiva or the Cayo Costa those famous Mary Frances handbags!). Plus the shop features selected items at 50 to trip featuring shelling, sightseeing and snorkeling within a two-hour period. You also can 75 percent off. "thrill ride" inside Yolo's one-square-mile "arena." Helinda recently introduced a new line called Dolce Vita, fabulous embroidered silk Motor scooters and beach cruiser bikes are available for touring both Captiva and purses and tote bags with Asian inspired designs. She also has some cute hand knit pon- Sanibel, and other items for rent include baby joggers, beach chairs and umbrellas, body chos which, even in the dead of summer, are selling fast - so get 'em while they last. and surf boards, skim boards and snorkeling gear. Ah, baubles, the perfect gift that knows no size. The Yolo Boardshop (a complete skateboard shop) is in line with today's needs, So get thee to the first ever jewelry and accessory sale going on at PlusPerfect and whether you're a serious skater or just out for a little recreation. Oh, and check out the take 30 to 50 percent off those gorgeous contemporary necklaces by Treska... Teresa new Flowboard. "Very cool," according to Marcel - like riding a snow board on the Goodall's great pieces layered with pearls and glass and fired clay beads (providing just street. the right amount of pizzazz for a crisp linen shirt and pants outfit)... and He's dramatic Yolo is located at 11534 Andy Rosse Lane in the heart of Captiva. Call 472-YOLO glass, jade and opal slides, as well as (he shimmering stone and silver pieces. or toll free at 866-YOLOJims.# Don't miss Monies' modern black lacquer and mother of pearl treasures or the lovely (Camille loves to hear from readers. Email [email protected].) jade and glass ribbon jewelry, either. Mysterium offers a contemporary line out of New Orleans, and Owner Judy Dearborn tells me that more European jewelry is making its way to the top of the list of favorites among islanders and visitors alike. Judy's very enthusiastic about the "after-five" creations from Heidi Daus of New York. Featuring sparkling Austrian crystals, "it's so-o-o beautiful, it just makes the whole Our E-Mail address is [email protected] outfit," she smiles. Remember, all the PlusPerfect hats and bags are on sale, too.

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Spring Concert Wishes Are Whishes by Carol H. Ehrlich by Carol H. Erhlich red home." Bird songs smooth my furrowed brow. Wishes form in my heart Late each day the music my head DAVID HAMMELL, Resident of The Inn at HealthPark Florida peals from branch to branch find words in question and answer or not greeting and farewell whish through space searching and success to I know not where musical tones so pure wishes for me they startle me my children their venue friends a verdant Carnegie Hall Spring my love Concert the world. their effect a blessing: Vade in pace! I must find out where they go how they come true or not and why.

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In addi- center with cardid exercise equipment, Reservations currently are being taken for most have a screened lanai or patio for tion to the medical center, common areas weights, underwater treadmill, supervised the new building. For more information, easy, private access to the out-of-doors. will feature a deluxe theater-style screen- fitness classes and spa-style whirlpools on call 454-2077.* There is a personal laundry facility in each ing room, a chapel, a market offering every residential floor. Living and relax- wing, weekly housekeeping service, com- sundry items, snacks and gifts and on-site ation areas will include a library with com- A Few Quick Hope Hospice Pet Adoption ario needs a home. She is a Decorating Tips Volunteer Training spayed black labrador retriever by Cindy Malszycki ope Hospice will conduct a three- Mmix. She is smaller than most day volunteer training class at its Labs, and at 10 months old, she will soon 1: Nothing can add office located at 9470 HealthPark be full grown. so much for so little as H Circle in Fort Myers. greenery! Everyone She is shy at first, but with some TLC, likes plants and flow- Tuesday, August 3 at 9 a.m. to 4:30 she will come around. To adopt Mario, ers, but too few give p.m. (Lunch provided) call Lee County Animal Services at them credit for being a Wednesday, August 4 at 9 a.m. to 432-2083 and ask about ID#227837. decorative accent. 4:30 p.m. (Lunch provided) The shelter is located in Six Mile Plants cheer up a room Thursday, August 5 at 10 a.m. to Commercial Park on Six Mile Cypress and humanize it by 1 p.m. Parkway (between US41 & Metro adding nature's own basic color - green! Volunteers are needed for all types of Parkway). Adoption hours are 10 a.m. to work, including patient support and office 4:30 p.m., Mondays. Wednesdays, 2: Positioning a piano isn't always assistance. No experience necessary. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. easy. But if you love yours, you'll find a To enroll, call 489-9180.* Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. way that's good for it and for your room. Saturdays. The shelter is closed on If it's a grand piano, the curved side Sundays. Pictures of pets available for should face the room and the straight side Lifelink's Adoption adoption can be viewed online at should be parallel to the wall. www.leelostpets.com.* 3: Keep a scrapbook of design ideas, color combinations and room layouts that Meeting Mario you find particularly pleasing. This will ifelink's Sarasota regional interna- help you arid your professional interior tional adoption office is hosting a The Humane Society of Lee County is decorator easily focus on your project. Lfree information meeting at Humane Society located at 2010 Arcadia Street, off Dr. 4: When selecting fabrics, wall cover- 6:30 p.m. on August 3 at its offices in MLK Jr. Boulevard The mission of the ing, floor covering and furniture, be sure First. Congregational Church UCC, Needs Dry Humane Society of Lee County Inc. is to to keep in mind their practical, as well as 1031 South Euclid Avenue in Sarasota. offer refuge, medical care and a home for decorative, effects. Children and pets must For more information, call 941-957- Dog Food homeless animals in Lee County; foster a be considered in selecting all your home 1614 or visit Web site at www.life- he Humane Society of Lee County public sentiment of humanity and gentle- furnishings products. linkadoption.org.* ness toward animals and protect them 5: Extend a window treatment further is in great need of dry dog food. The Humane Society is a nonprof- from cruelty, neglect, carelessness and than the window itself to give a smaller T ignorance; promote responsible pet own- window the illusion of greater space. it organization that receives no county, state or federal funding and completely ership through humane education; and 6: Don't fall into the trap of buying relies on the generosity of the communi- enhance the quality of human life through home furnishings because they're a bar- Our E-Mail address is ty for monetary as well as in-kind dona- animal companionship. gain. Always make your home furnishings tions. The adoption center is open Monday purchases - especially wood and uphol- through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. stered pieces - a long term investment* [email protected] Currently the shelter houses 150 ani- mais. 70 of those are dogs. The Humane and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. For more Cindy Malszycki is a Sanibel Island information regarding the services the interior decorator. Society goes through about 800 pounds a week and is at risk of being completely Humane Society provides or on adopting out of dry dog food. a pet. call 332-0364.* Q: My lab analysis says I'm low on vita- sardines). Egg yolks contain a lot, too. I Dear Lilly, deaRPharmacist min D. Is this an unusual finding and am not a big cow's milk fan; however, that I think his moth- 42 should I get in the sun more often? by Suzy Cohen, RPh is a source as well. If supplementing, cod er,over the years, W.P., Sacramento, Caiif.liver oil is best. has just come to the ear A: It's not unusual. In fact, more people If you choose the sun option to boost conclusion that she o | Pharmacist, are low on vitamin D than they realize. amounts of D, please do so intelligently • cannot change him, en D!I am so Granted, too much exposure to the sun - and gradually, because there is a clear so she just laughs depressed and angry at especially during midday - as well as sun- relationship between sunburn and skin and ignores him. times. I've tried Prozac, bums, can be dangerous. But healthy sun cancer, some life-threatening. If you value his Wellbutrin, Zoloft and exposure is needed for optimal health. As This information is not intended to mother's friendship doxepin, but none the sunscreen potion industry skyrockets. treat, cure or diagnose your condition. and miss her compa- helps. Is anything new Americans now assume that even a few Always cor, suit your physician. Suzy ny, try and see her coming out? minutes of sun per day is bad. But that's all Cohen is a registered pharmacist. in places other than her own home e.g. M.S., Geneva, N.Y. you need to make sufficient amounts of You can contact her by visiting your home, church or restaurants. His . A: Cymbalta — vitamin D. www.dearpharmacist.com. © 2003 Dear mother has a great burden with no end in known chemically as People who live in northern latitudes Pharmacist, Inc.ft sight unless he chooses, of course, to duloxetine — is not yet in pharmacies, but tend to produce less D. Studies of these move away. Lilly expects it to be available in the fall. populations show high incidences of People with this and similar problems The new drug increases amounts of both breast/bowel cancer, multiple sclerosis, are not happy people. But, unfortunately serotonin and norepinephrine, two key Type 1 diabetes and hypertension. Some Mom And Me they are a tremendous concern for those neurotransmitters needed for well-being. experts think this is somehow related to by Lizzie and Pryce who live with them and can cause stress But remember that depression is not just low vitamin D. Controlled studies do point related illnesses for others. tied to low neurotransmitters. If it were just to this with multiple sclerosis. Of course, izzie and Price answer your ques- Lizzie that simple; there are many other genetic, there's the connection of low D to soft tions and give advice about aging Dear Lilly, nutritional and hormonal imbalances that bones, osteoporosis and rickets. Lconcerns from a two-generational We have a ten- contribute. Vitamin D - actually considered a hor- perspective. A mother and daughter dency to ignore team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health Some drugs only increase one neuro- mone - is one of the body's control sys- things that make us tems and helps to keep cells from behav- educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- uncomfortable. transmitter, so Cymbalta has an edge. chotherapist in private practice who spe- Cymbalta also is thought to improve ing badly, as cells can do in autoimmune Either because we disorders and cancer. Low levels of D can cializes in the care of elders and people do not know how to symptoms of stress -urinary incontinence with chronic illnesses. or SUI. People suffering from SUI know also cause muscle cramps, weakness, rest- deal with it or we the embarrassment and frustration of lessness at night, pain in the arms or legs, Dear Mom & Me, feel ignoring ques- urine leakage while laughing, coughing, dental problems and short stature. After I was widowed I jumped in and tionable behavior is sneezing or exercising. So, Cymbalta may Don't just start taking vitamin D; too managed my husband's business. After the better part of be an option for those who require treat- much is harmful, and its effects hard to some beginning struggles I am now suc- valor. Also, parents show a tendency to ment for both conditions. reverse. Have your doctor run a blood cessful. Widowhood is not great but I have deny poor behavior on the part of their test, specifically, one called "25-hydroxyvi- made some wonderful women friends. children, young or grown. I am sure your In clinical trials, people reported side One widowed woman has been especially effects such as nausea, dry mouth, consti- tamin D" to determine if you need extra. friend, on some level knows, her son is You can eat foods rich in vitamin D such caring and we became real friends and inappropriate. I do not know if she under- pation, low appetite, sleepiness and confidants until her recently divorced 40 increased sweating. as cold-water fish (salmon, mackerel and stands the impact her son has on every- year old son moved back with her. one and I am not suggesting you tell her... He has had long standing emotional only understand. If you try to talk with her problems, can't keep a job, has an obnox- about the situation, you risk the friendship ious personality and no friends. One thing if she is not ready to talk about her son's SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DENTAL GROUP he does well is play bridge. behavior. When I visit, he constantly tells me how If her friendship is important, perhaps 15650 San Carlos Boulevard stupid I am, and how poorly I run by busi- you can suggest meeting somewhere ness. When our group plays bridge at his other than her home. Suggest activities 489-1118 mother's house he is always there and tells you can do together, without her son, so us what horrible bridge players we are. His you can continue a relationship. Be cre- Carmen J. Aulino D.D.S. • David G. Carlton D.D.S. mother just laughs and says nothing to ative about maintaining her friendship. It Eric Baxmann D.D.S. him. sounds like the friendship is worth the Our group will not go to his mother's effort. New Patients and Emergencies Welcome SS house anymore and I have just stopped Pryce calling her. I miss her friendship, what is Lizzie and Pryce's email address is happening, I can't understand. [email protected] or-PO Lilly Box 91673, Raleigh, North Carolina EXTRAORDINARY DESIGN & DETAII 27675.K

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CAPTIVA ISLAND CLOSE TO BEACH week. 472-3120 or www.sanibelbabysitting.com. SFM/23-MC-TFN Includes lake. RM-8 up to REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL S-7/18-B-TFN Totally renovated, simply beautiful 28 units. All utilities. SERVICES WANTED Sanibel office seeks experienced WOW! WHAT A WEB SITE! gulf front 2 BR, 2 BA Beach Villa. Re/Max of the Islands. TUTOR OR HOMEWORK HELPER needed for 8th Will Compton. 239-209-6171. paralegal in commercial and residen- grader. $ depend on experience. Call Sanibel -resi- www.TeamSanibel.com Call 231-526-9511 or email RS-1V15-V-TFN tial closings either in a law office or dent at 810-9450, leave message. . Virtual tours on all listings • All available S7/3OP7/3O [email protected]. Rentals ite company. Full time position with island properties • Week in review • 22 yrs of Island Real Estate experience Available. $710,000. benefits. Contact Henderson, Franklin RUNNING COACH or mentor neeeded for two stu- Glenn Carretta, Broker-Salesperson dents. 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PRIVATE 3 BEDROOM, Emergency 911 Call CLO WHITNEY, Realtor 239-281-3067 2 BATH HOME Sanibel Police 472-3111 John Gee & Co. With heated pool, in quiet Sanibel neighbor- SANIBEL Lee County Sheriff's Office 477-1200 hood. Seasonal and monthly rentals. Almost Hew 3 BR, 2 BA duplex unit. On Call Captiva Deputy 477-1000 239-472-0692 • Toll Free: 1-888-232-2459 Near bench. Immediate occupancy. Fire Department Sanibel 472-5525 $1,750/mo. Call C-21JB Novelli BOWEN ISLAND, BC CANADA Captiva 472-9494 Internationale 395-1200. Florida Marine Patrol 332-6966 Magnificent, private, gated 9.6 acre SANIBEL ISLAND BAYFRONT S-7/9-B-7/30 Florida Highway Patrol 278-7100 waterfront estate 8000 s. ft. home. Arch. Poison Control 1-800-282-3171 First floor furnished, 2 BR, 2 BAwith design. Pool, sauna, hot tub spa. 1500 s. Chamber of Commerce 472-1080 spectacular panoramic views of the bay, IBR APARTMENT ft. coastline, sandy beach. 15 min ferry to City of Sanibel 472-4135 fishing pier, pools, tennis courts, bbq, With lake views. Available immediately. Vancouver. $11,500,000 Cdn. _ Administrative Office 472-3700 Building Department 472-4555 Lyn Edwards 604-947-9214 parking, Available August 1. References 172/mo. Call Lisa at Island Community Housing and Resources 472-1189 & security deposit required. www.bowenislandproperties.com Management. 472-5020x10. Planning Department 472-4136 $1,875/weekly. Call239-395-1249 S-7/16-B-7/30 Library SR-7/16-MC-8/6 Sanibel 472-2483 Captiva .472-2133 CHARMING URGE 1BR BEAUTIFUL 2 BR, 2 BA Post Office With screened porch. Short walk to Sanibel 800-275-8777 GULF VIEW ESTATE BEACH DUPLEX Captiva 472-1674 beach. W/D. $975 includes electric HOMESITES One house from the Gulf of Mexico. Sanibel Community Association 472-2155 Build your luxury home & water. Call 281-4179 $2,200 por month, annual or monthly. Senior Center 472-5743 and see a bit of the Gulf. Call Brian at 910-3099, leave message. Call Brokers/Consultants of Sanibel ARTS at 472-2255 or 800-553-2246 out-of-state. Arcade Theater 332-4488 S-3S2-MC-TFN Art League Of Fort Myers 275-3970 CHARMING SANIBEL COTTAGE BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) 395-0900 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 278-4422 Close To Beach! 1653 Atlanta Plaza Drive, ANNUAL IF YOU HAVE 30 DAYS Gulf Coast Symphony 472-6197 2 BR, 2 BA, garage, ground level, privacy RENTALS Lee County Alliance of the Arts 939-2787 fence, screened lanai, brick patio. $350,000. OR MORE VNAL HOME Naples Philharmonic (239)597-1111 Call 239-395-1744 2BR.2BA with den. Old Schoolhouse Theater 472-6862 S-7/30-V-8/6 Enjoy |life...this remodeled 3/2 SCA Periwinkle Playhouse 472-0324 Very nice, well cared for home offers an Island tropical Sanibel Music Festival (239)336-7999 location with direct access canal Gulffront condo at perhaps Sanibel-Captiva Art League 472-4258 to bay. Dock and 10K lift. 2 car S.W. Florida Symphony 418-0996 STEPS TO BEACH! the nicest complex arage. $2,000/mo. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS A rare find! An adorable cottage one on Sanibel. JUST BEFORE SANIBEL AARP (Florence Fricke) .472-4250 bedroom, one bath with deeded access. ABWA(American Businesswomen's Assoc.) 466-0548 Call 1-330-568-0109 eves, Gated private island. Upscale, this 2/2 American Legion . 472-9979 Weekly rentals allowed $310,000 loft condo offers 2 car garage, stor- Angel Flight SE (Ted Tyson) .472-8394 age, privbte dock, 10K boat lift, quick or leave message. Audubon Society 472-3156 Joyce Tumey, Realtor Sanibel Realty, access to'Gulf. Pool, tennis, club- Sanibel Beautification Inc 418-9693 house Part, fum. for $2,0007mo. Inc. 239-472-0440. Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva 274-5900 EAST GULF HOME I POOL HOME CROW (Clinic For The Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife) ...... 472-3644 FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) 472-0404 Newly remodeled & furnished. 2BR, This 2/2 piling home on a large lot with a windy wood path to a screened Fishing Club 472-7257 2BA Home, steps to beach, seasonal Horticultural Society of the Islands 472-6940 LOTS FOR SALE pool. Centrally located, close to & monthly rental. $4,000/mo. beach. $1,375/mo. Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva 472-8334 Kiwanis Club •• 395-0328 VERY RARE 3-UNIT residential site. Now being 513-777-4795 GREAT HOME cleared. $349,000. Call Brokers/Consultants of RS-1/3-M-TFN Lion's Club (Dave Eaton, President) 472-1511 Sanibel, 472-2255 or 800-553-2246 out-of-state. This 2/;: piling home offers enclosed Master Gardeners of the Islands 472-6940 S-3/29-B-TFN ground level, 2 car garage, large open Newcomers 472-9332 VACATION RENTALS Island Vacations deck, quist central location. $1,250/mo. Notre Dame Club of Lee County 768-0417 Of Sanibel & Captiva LAKE FRONT Optimist Club '. 395-0739 PAWS 472-1027 or 472-9383 VERY NEAR BEACH! Million $ Views Await You! Ground Is vel 3/2 home with 2 car garage, Rotary Club 472-7257 or 472-0141 Lot -100' x 120' 545 Rabbit Road. • Cottages • Condos • Homes • I wch, furnished. Subdivision has Sanibel Beautification Inc 418-9693 35% Coverage for the First 10,000 SF Built-Known Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths bi ach access. $1,500/mo. Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society 472-6940 as Altered Land!! Private deeded beach access. Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron 472-3828 $399,750. AWESOME!! Call Clo Whitney/Realtor 239-472-7277 CALL TODAY TO VIEW Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club 395-1770 239-281-3067 John Gee & Co. THE 5E AND OTHER FINE Sanibel Youth Soccer 395-2040^ 1-888-451-7277 PROPERTIES AVAILABLE www.sanibeisoccer.org Call 472-6747 The Military Officers Assc. of America Gulf 3each Properties, Inc. (MOAA, Alex MacKenzie) 395-9232 AVAILABLE NOW FOR SUMMER, Fall & GULF HARBOUR YACHT & C.C. 2BR + den, 2BA, Zonta Club .671-6381 2005 season. Luxurious private tropical home on 2 car garage luxury condos from $2900-$7500. Serving The Islands Rental Needs canal & nature preserve. Very well cared fa. Lovely Memberships avail. Urban/Diana Boutin 239-415- Since 1975 m? ISLAND ATTRACTIONS furnishings. 3BR, 2BA, tennis pool & steps to 5346. Prudential FLWCI Realty. S-11/30-BM-TFN ^ Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum 395-2233 private beach. Call 1-310-902-5878 or S-12/26-B-TFN J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge 472-1100 [email protected]. Sanibel Historical Village & Museum 472-4648 S-2/6-MC-TFN SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) .472-2329 54 o CO ANNUAL RENTALS COMMERCIAL SPACE GARAGE SALE GULFHARBOUR YACHT & C.C. 2BR+den, 2BA, OFFICE SPACE for rent. 440 sq.ft. Pelican Place Shopping SAT. JULY 31-8 A.M. TO 3 P.M. 3968 Coquina 2 car garage deluxe condos from $1400-$5500. Center. 2440 Palm Ridge Road. 1-800-470-5677 Drive, West Rocks, off West Gulf Drive. Furniture, PUZZLE ANSWERS Z Memberships avail. Urban/Diana Boutin 239-415- SR-7/23-V-W13 shelves, books, kids stuff, bikes, dining room table, 5346. Prudential FLWCI Realty. etc. CO S-12/26-B-TFN For sale: unique opportunity. West end S/R-7/30-MC-7/30 Q commercial building on 1.5 acres. Room Z 1 BR, 1 BA DUPLEX, kitchen, living room, porch. to expand. Call Brokers/Consultants of GREAT GARAGE SALE - Fri. 7/30 & Sat. 7/31,8 W/D. Close to beach. $800/mo. plus util. First, last, Sanibel 472-2255 or 800-553-2246. a.m. to 2 p.m. 9405 Beverly Road, Gumbo Limbo. security. Call Janice at 395-2184. S-11/14-B-TFN Lots of clothes, furniture, knick-knacks, jewelry and S/R-6/11-B-TFN DOCK SPACE more! S-7/30-PP-7/30 3 BR, 2 BA HOME, close to beach on Sanibel. $1,600/mo. 1-410-8124358. MOVING SALE R/S-7/16-A-7/30 4 BEDROOMS, 4 LIVING ROOMS, complete office, DOCKAGE air hockey, pool table, pinball, landscaping equipment, DESIRABLE EAST END Mariner Pointe condo, bikes, Maytag washer & dryer. Call for Appt. 395-0198. ground floor 2/ 2, pool, tennis. $1,700 / month HOURLY, DAILY, WEEKLY Furnished/ unfurnished. Available immediately. Call AND MONTHLY 472-5187 ext. 253 CAPTIVA ISLAND SAT. JULY 31-8 A.M. TIL ??. 1255 Sand Castle Road, The Dunes. Sanibel. Furniture, knick- 472-5800 knacks, some collectibles & more. RS-1/30-BM-TFN IONA AREA-KELLY ROAD 2/ BR-2/ BA . End unit. S/R-7/30-V-7/30 New carpet, tile, paint, appliances and fixtures. $ 825 MISC. FOR SALE monthly- available August 1.8514921887-0834 R/S-8/23-MC-8/30 BOATS • CANOES - KAYAKS ANNUAL RENTAL WANTED GOING OUT OF BUSINESS! SALE ON SELECTED KAYAKS, sailboats & Accessories. Dealers for many brands. Best selec- 2 brand new 6 foot long jewelry display cases; tion to choose from! Captiva Kayak Co. 395-2925. 2OR3BR.2BAHOUSE S-2/1-B-TFN 2 beautiful standing oval display cases, under 1 year old; 1-9 foot tall lighted glass display with garage on Sanibel beginning in AUTOS FOR SALE 1972 BUICK SKYLARK convertible, in good condi- case, also under 1 year old. Call 841-0294. September. Two adults, excellent tion. A/C. $8,500.239-851-0919. S-7/30-B-7/30 . . S-12/05-M-TFN references. Call 941-423-3219. UPHOLSTERED LOVE SEAT, tan/black stripe; 5 x 8 S-7/16-MC-7/30 2001 HONDA ACCORD EX 2 DOOR COUPE. area tug, tea washed in teal, rase, gold and brawn; V-TEC 4 cyl. 5 spd. Red w/tan leather, fully loaded, small end table./magazine rack, light wood; set of three sunroof, 40K, brand new17 MOB rims with low pro stacking snack tables/end tables, wood tops over A s H C 0 D E M A M A tires. (Still have stock rims and tires) Garage kept. metal; two 6-foot ficus trees; 4-head professional LEASE OPTION Always maintained. Asking $13,900. Call Tammy at model VCR with remote. Call 542-1119. S E E u P 0 N 1 G 0 R LAKEFRONT BOTANICAL GARDEN HOME, lona 229-5627, leave message. S/R-7/30-NC-TFN area. Deck, lanai, garage, wildlife, fruit, mural, faux HS-4/23-NC-TFN finish $1,200 monthly, $349,000 purchase. LANAI FURNITURE; Rattan settee and chair with S A N B u R G L U R K PHOTO: [email protected] 482-2346 1995 FORD WINDSTAR, 3.8 V-6 with 103K. polo cushions, table, $75: Homecraft 48 table. 4 arm - S/R-7/23-V-8/13 green over tan. Fully loaded, cold A/C. Van has chairs, $250. 2 Homecraft cushioned chairs with zero miles after full service. Asking $3,500 OBO C E "si• • D E N S COMMERCIAL SPACE ottomans, $200. Office adjustable arm chair,$50. • • Call Bret at 633-2300. Call to see, 472-8925 RS-4/23-NO-TFN A S-7/23-P-7/23 C H HOUSESHARE AVAILABLE" FREE L A M 33 LONG PLAY STEREO RECORDS, mostly clas- AN D sical, over 100 selections, take all or part. VCR TAHITIAN tapes.over 100 various titles. 395-1559. A S A HOUSE SHARE S-7/23n/cTFN GARDENS Share 3 BR, 2 BAhouse in Gape . LOST S A N Coral. Everything included except SONY DIGITAL P-10 CAMERA, with spare batteries & SHOPPING CENTER phone. Smoking permitted, some memory cards, blue case. Left outside at Ding Darling restrooms on Wednesday, July 23, approx. 5 storage available. 239-574-5143. p.m. Owner has returned to Ireland. GREAT SENTI- M 0 P MENTAL VALUE, cards hold photos of three week E family vacation. REWARD OFFERED. Please call the Island Sun with any information. 395-1213. A U L s N E G 0 Stores •PMMMI PRIVATE ENTRANCE, bath. Quiet person only. A MMMMI Annual lease. First & security required. Call 472-0372. D R U o e N 0 S-7/9-P-7/23 R o MMMi MMuMN For Lease TO PLACE A HOUSE SHARE available immediately. Two pri- E S S B A s T R 0 MMM vate rooms, (bedroom and den, partially furnished), CLASSIFIED AD MM MMMMI with full bathroom, plus share kitchen, LR and pool. Large home. Non-smoker. No pets. Professional CALL THE 800-1,100 s.f. preferred. $750/mo. plus 1/2 utilities. For more information call 239-281-6180. ISLAND SUN AT S-7/30-V-8/13: 395-1213 OR 1-877-561-0726 FAX: 395-2299

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