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Week of June 3 - 9, 2004 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 31, NUMBER 22, 24 PAGES 75 CENTS County adds high- aircraft to Emergency Medical Services fleet By Donna T. Schuman patients can be hooked to all of the moni- Staff Writer toring equipment. Two emergency atten- dants will also be in the aircraft as well as The newest addition to Lee County's a and a co-pilot. The make up of the Emergency Medical Services fleet will emergency personnel is not yet known, not only provide the county with the latest but will consist of some combination of advances in emergency transportation, but nurses, emergency medical technicians also represents a major upgrade to the and paramedics. level of emergency medical services avail- "Having two caregivers on board will able in Lee County. also meet the national standards for emer- The $5.5 million American Eurocopter, gency aircraft transport," O'Neal said. twin engine EC 145 air-ambulance heli- "Ninety-seven percent of EMS helicopters copter, is the first of its kind in the flying in the U.S., have two caregivers in Western Hemisphere. Med Star One, as the back and two in the front. the county calls it, provides the highest "Our plan is to have two caregivers in quality out-of-hospital emergency med- the aircraft at all times. We're also ical care and transportation, officials said. increasing the level of service, we want to The most important difference between be able to provide critical care transport the two aircraft, according to Chief Pilot service. Especially transport, neonatal, Rick O'Neal, is the size. pediatric, and other services we can "It's large enough to carry two patients accommodate with the current aircraft." and allow full body access,'" he said. "Our The new craft is also a lot safer. other aircraft, loads from the back, but The pilot's screens, called 'smart mul- there is a tunnel and the medics cannot tifunction displays," provide the pilot with access the patient due to the tunnel. It's a lot of information during the flight.Th e adequate for managing the airways and new craft has radar, auto pilot and full taking care of patients." Photo by Donna T. Schuman instrument capability. Due to the restricted access to the "It's large enough to carry two patients and allow full body access," said Chief Pilot "We can fly in the clouds and do every- patients, certain cases could not be trans- Rick O'Neal of the new aircraft. "It's adequate for managing the airways and taking thing that any other aircraft can do with ported by helicopter. For example, O'Neal care of patients." weather," O'Neal said. "It gives us the said, you couldn't deliver a baby in the old and the tools at hand to do more with their Due to the increase in size, the aircraft tools to safely maneuver in places and aircraft due to the space restriction. patients," he said. "That is the piece that can also carry a lot more equipment and weather that we couldn't do with the other "Now, we have all this room and it will will impact the citizens more than any- personnel. Two monitors, two ventilators See HELICOPTER give the paramedics the room they need thing else." will furnish the craft so two critical page 3 Breeze Corp. announces expansion Causeway repairs start Friday By Donna T. Schuman Site for 10th location purchased; will house production facility Staff Writer The Sanibel Causeway will undergo more tempo- By David Fischer rary repairs this week to restore damage discovered Daily Breeze Staff Writer earlier this year. i The repairs, to be performed on Span C of the 40- The Breeze Corporation is expanding with a new pro- if year-old bridge, will start Friday, June 4 and continue duction facility to provide better service to its nine exist- tor the following two weeks. ing regional locations and, ultimately, to better serve its Three steel beams will be placed between the con- readers and advertisers. crete girders underneath two different sections of The corporation finalized the purchase of a 30,000- 11 Span C of the Causeway, according to Paul Wtngard, square-foot building, located near the Southwest Florida deputy director of the Lee County Department of International Airport, Friday, The new building is more i isyi Transportation. than twice the size of the Breeze offices located on Del W&H AH "It's a precaution; the beams will not be used unless Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral, where its various publi- I there is a failure in the beam itself," Wingard said. cations are now printed. u 1 .JHffii "Upon failure, the load of the beam will be transferred Jack Giarrow, publisher of the Island Reporter and to the new beam." other Breeze publications, said the expansion has been a Photo by Michael Pixtella Zep Construction will be doing the repairs estimat- long time coming. "We're doing this in order to expand," Publisher Jack Giarrow stands in front of the new facil- ed at $440,000. Giarrow said. "We outgrew our current facility 20 years ity that will house the Breeze Corp.'s new printing and The repairs are similar to those conducted on the ago. The new building will allow us to improve our ser- production facilities. first and last portions of Span A, where crutch bents vice. It will allow us to improve our products. And it will imity to Interstate 75 will provide excellent access to the were placed to reinforce the support under the bridge. allow us to improve our production capacity." "It serves the same purpose, but the repairs are over Giarrow said the corporation has been working on the corporation's network of regional offices. "This is an indication of how much we want to invest the water so the beams must be tied to the existing pile expansion project for more than two years. Although caps," Wingard said. other options were considered, Giarrow said the site near in the market in Lee County," Giarrow said. "We believe in Lee County, and our investment is proof of that According to Wingard, those traveling over the the airport made the most sense in the end. bridge will not even know the repairs are going on. With eight offices in Lee County and one office in See BREEZE "All of the work will be done from a barge under- Charlotte County, Giarrow said the facility's close prox- page 2 neath the bridge," he added. "Drivers won't even see them and won't know that anything has happened to the bridge." INDEX . OAF OHSSH mm VET OST¥ Traffic will continue to flow during the procedure except when construction materials are being deliv- • COMMENTARY page 6 Airplane crashes CROW gets a City to amend ered to the work site. "We will block traffic once or twice a day, but not • DAIT.1TNF. page 1.0 on No. Captiva new Asst. Vet. licensing of con- tractors more for 10-20 minutes at a time," Wingard said. • RH-UESTAIE page 12 Lee County DOT has estimated the repair time at two weeks to be on the safe side. According to • ENVIRONMENT page 14 Pilot and passenger sur- Cost of new employee Wingard, the first beam should be up by Friday or vive narrow escape covered by gifts for 2 Sanibel to work with off- • TV LISTINGS page 15 island licensing Monday. Each bean takes about a day to install so vears. reciprocity. Wingard has estimated the repairs could be completed • LOOKING HACK page 18 within a week. • G ASSimns page 20 See page 3 — See page 8 — See page 5 REPAIRS • Obituary PaSe 22 page 4 2 • Week of June 3 - 9, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER Pilot and passenger survive crash landing on No. Captiva BREEZE By Marianne Paton Breeze Corp. Editor From page 1

A pilot faced with mechanical diffi- belief." culties chose an emergency water land- While production will move to the ing to avoid the possibility of hurting new location, the Cape Coral Daily people crowded onto a North Captiva Breeze will remain in Cape Coral. beach for the Memorial Day holiday. "We're not leaving Cape Coral," The pilot of the Cessna 172, Jimmy Glarrow said. "We're simply growing. Slobodnik of Venice, said he was trying Our corporate offices, news room, classi- to correct some fuel problems when the fied ads department, circulation depart- plane lost power and he had to land. He ment and business offices will all stay at and his passenger, Nick Carlucci of 25IODelPrado." Sarasota, had been visiting friends on Construction for the new production Sanibel and were on their way back facility, located at 14051 Jetport Loop, home when the accident occurred. was actually finished in September 2003. "We have flown from Venice to this Glarrow said the structure was built as an area many times and never anticipated empty shell with little more than four any problems," Slobodnik said. "When walls and a roof. Now that the Breeze we left Sanibel, everything in the plane Corporation has closed on the property, it was functioning just fine. can begin to fill in the empty space. "As we approached North Captiva, I "We'll start to customize the building noticed the fuel was misting, so I tried for our use as soon as the permitting several standard procedures to try to process is complete," Glarrow said. "We correct the problem. But we suddenly hope to occupy the building as soon as lost power and, knowing that we could possible." never navigate the plane to the landing Photo by Marianne Paton In addition to the Breeze strip on the island, I had planned to try A pilot and his passenger narrowly escape disaster after being forced to crash their Corporation's office in Cape Coral, the to land on the beach. As we made our single engine plane in the Gulf of Mexico just off a beach at North Captiva. newspaper corporation currently has approach, we noticed the beach was full offices in Boca Grande, Sanibel, Captiva, of people and a landing there would be "I couldn't believe what I was seeing; a landing on the beach. If that had been Fort Myers Beach, Lehigh Acres, North impossible. 1 feared a landing on the it all seemed to take place in slow the case, this could have been disas- Fort Myers, Pine Island and Punta Gorda. beach would put loo many people in motion," said Linda Cardinale of Fort trous." Breeze Corporation publications include jeopardy, so I decided to try to set her Myers. "I was the only one standing in Narrowly missing a fishing boat, the the Cape Coral Daily Breeze, Captiva down in the water. the water when the plane suddenly plane plummeted into the water, flip- Chronicle, Captiva Current, Charlotte "We are just so grateful that no one appeared. I thought it was strange that ping so that it came to rest belly-up just Shopping Guide, Charlotte Woman, was injured and you know what they he was flying so low and I ran from the yards away from onlookers. Costal Homes, Fort Myers Beach say. "any landing you can walk away water because, as the plane passed by, I "I am a nurse and, while I am not Bulletin, Fort Myers Beach Observer. from is a good landing,'" Slobodnik made eye contact with the passenger." trained for ER duty, Billy and I quickly Fort Myers Beach Shopping Guide, said. Neither man was injured and there Another observer noted that, in addi- ran toward the plane and had one of our Gasparilla Gazette, Gasparilla Magazine, were no injuries on the ground follow- tion to the plane's altitude, something friends use her cell phone to call 911. f Gulf Coast Homes, Home Shopper, ing the landing, which occurred at else seemed strange. "When 1 saw the was amazed that EMS was here in less Island Reporter, Lee County Shopper, approximately 10:40 a.m. plane coming in our direction I couldn't than five minutes," said Cardinale. Lehigh Acres Citizen, North Fort Myers The plane was removed from the hear any engine noise, but 1 thought "When we got to the plane we were Neighbor, Pine Island Eagle, Real Estate water Monday afternoon and no fuel maybe I just couldn't hear him because relieved to see the pilot and his passen- Marketer, Sanibel-Captiva Shopper's was detected leaking from the craft. of the wind," said Billy Stancil of Fort ger safely escape the crash. We watched Guide, Sanibel-Captiva Islander and the Sunbathers lining the beach at North Myers. "I knew there was a problem as they crawled through the broken South Lee Messenger. Captiva say they were amazed to see when I saw the tip of the wing brush an windshield and made their way to the the pilot and his passenger walk away umbrella just up the beach from us and beach." unharmed. I was worried that he might try to make

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•"--,-•; because of that and hopefully it will help us complete some flights safely that we couldn't do in the other aircraft devel- oped." The new aircraft will service all of Lee County and. except for a section of Boca Grande, can reach every part of Lee County within eight minutes of flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport. The helicopter will also provide back up to Glades, Hendry and Collier counties. Med-Star One replaces the former Med-Slar One, the county's 14-year-old helicopter that will now be called Med- Star Two. However, the older of the two aircraft will remain in flight. Med-Star Two will be used as a backup aircraft. Photo by Donna T. Schuman With two air ambulances in service, Lee The pilots screens, called smart multi- County EMS will be able to provide air function displays, provide the pilot with ambulance coverage 24 hours a days, information during the flight. The new seven days a week and 365 days a year. craft also has radar, auto pilot and full instrument capability. Photo by Donna T. Schuman The additional vehicle storage bay will provide room for an second ambulance to serve both Sanibel and Captiva Islands. By Donna T. Schuman three new bedrooms, additional bathroom Staff Writer facilities, a new kitchen and a remodeled office to accommodate the additional staff. The start of a major expansion and plans The addition will also add a third bay to the for another will mean faster response times station that will house the new ambulance. in emergency situations for the Sanibel Fire Since 1975, both Sanibel and Captiva District and residents of Sanibel and islands have been equipped with only one Captiva. ambulance. An estimated $330,000 addition to the The reason for having one ambulance, district's second station on Sanibel Captiva Dickerson said, is the island's small popula- Road will not only expand the facility, but tion. 'The county adds ambulances based the number of transports and personnel as on population growth," he said. "Although well. our year-round population is around 6,000. The addition, which will add 640 square- ii hasn't really increased even from years feet of living space to Station Two and an ago. No one had really addressed the situa- additional bay to house an emergency vehi- tion and we looked at our call volume for a cle, will not only provide space for two couple of years and that's when we more emergency workers, but an additional approached Lee County and asked them to ambulance to serve the islands. The addition provide a second ambulance." will undoubtedly help the island's emer- Over the years, that one ambulance — gency personnel to reach critical situations known as Medic live — served as the sole faster, officials said. transport to move people off the island in an In the last lew years, both islands have emergency. Photo by Donna T. Sdiumati experienced a significant increase in emer- To assist the islands' only ambulance, the Lee County's new $5.5 million air ambulance helicopter, Med-Star One, provides a gency calls. As a result of that increase. district's fire engines serve as an advanced high level of out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transportation. Sanibel Fire District Chief Rich Dickerson life support system. met with Lee County Commissioner Bob Advanced Life Support Fire Engines Janes and EMS Director Chris Hansen always carry at least one paramedic and up about putting another ambulance on the to two emergency medical technicians. islands. Dickerson said. The district also has an ELECTION OFFICE NOTICE "They said they would put an additional Advanced Life Support rescue truck at sta- ambulance out here by the end of 2004," tion one. That truck carries a firefighter, an Dickerson said. 'The main reason (for the emergency medical technician and a para- addition) is it gives us two transport units, medic. A back-up fire engine located at especially in season, which we really need Station Two on San-Cap Road, covers dis- especially after this last season." trict two, which includes Captiva. Throughout the year, especially in the Between the units, they can handle the THE BOOKS WILL CLOSE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION seasonal months of December through back-to-back calls, Dickerson said, but they ON April, the stations received around 150 calls do not transport patients. a month. This has been a major increase just Having one transport for a population of WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16,2004 in the last few years, according to 6,000 provided additional problems for FOR THE Dickerson. In the off season, the calls emergency personnel. To aid in moving reduce to about 100 per month. If this vol- patients off the island without losing the ume continues, Dickerson said, the district island's only ambulance, Dickerson JULY 15,2004 will have served about 1,250 calls by the arranged for a second ambulance — Lee end of the year. County's Medic 15 — to be waiting at the "Sometimes we get three and four calls Causeway to finish the transport to the hos- SANIBEL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION at once, back-lo-back," Dickerson said. pital. That system will continue with the "That usually happens during season. We second unit as well. TO VOTE IN THE ELECTION YOU MUST RESIDE IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL were able to prove through the run numbers "Having this second unit and continuing AND BE REGISTERED TO VOTE PRIOR TO THE BOOK CLOSING DEADLINE! and the back-to-back calls that there was a to have Medic 15 waiting at the Causeway need for another ambulance." will increase our run times," Dickerson said. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION SITES OR GENERAL INFORMATION However, an additional ambulance The completion date for Station Two is PLEASE CALL 339-6300 meant a larger facility would be needed to set for September. However, that does not house the transport as well as the additional mark the end of the lire districts expansion. LlameAl 339-6325 personnel needed to man it. Another expansion project is in the works TDD #339-6305 Currently, three people live at the station for Station One located on Tarpon Bay on any given shift. Upon completion, a para- Road. That project still is in the planning www.leeelections.com medic and EMT from Lee County will be stage and will come before the Sanibel SHARON L. HARRINGTON added to the household. Planning Commission for consideration by F.S. 97.055 SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS P.OJ 7829 The 640 square-foot addition includes the end of June, Dickerson said. p on FEATURE LISTING: POINTE SANTO Three stunning units available; Weekly rentals, popular complex...Call for open house times. PRISCILLA MURPHY REALTY MARY LOO BAILEY • CHUCK BERGSTROM • 239-472-1511 "-""-"•--> 4 • Week of June 3 - 9, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER Jacob Fisher tob e published in the Concord Review Last we ek's weather By Jenny Burnham Staff Writer High Low Rain - Sanibel resident and Canterbury May 26 87 74 0.00 Note: Rainfall levels are recorded from School graduate Jake Fisher, son of Joe May 27 87 76 0.00 the morning of the day given to the fol- and Dorit Fisher, has had his history lowing morning. essay, "Prestige on the Final Frontier," May 28 88 74 0.00 accepted for publication by the Concord May 29 89 75 0.00 Review. May 30 "90 77 0.00 The Concord Review is a prominent May 31 90 78 0.00 journal that publishes outstanding acad- emic essays by high school students June 1 90 78 0.00 Source: Island Water Association from around the world, and accepts only 8 percent of the submissions it receives. In addition to Jake's article on Sanidel-Captiva Til11!S NOT FOR NAVIGATION. NASA, the quarterly journal's Summer This information is famished in the hope 2004- issue presents articles on such top- inne4 -m 2004 that i wi!i be useful, but without any warranty. ics as the German Reformation, the ori- st 3 > ..- . gins of jazz, American eugenics, and 2 Catherine the Great. Tldaf i I b— Jake read a sample issue on the Range at 0 llllHj illifil IlliliU liBIil Review's website, www.tcr.org, and was Hi iiimiI JBPPHXH i I Redfish 1•I mm H •l-fiiiiHliiliil interested by an essay from a Japanese Pass itiiiIf 11lii:; m 11 fi Siii student who interviewed surviving Photo by Jenny Burnham •m •{:•(- lliii • Kamikaze pilots. Jake Fjsher Sunrise 6 35 a 6:35 a 6:35 a 6:35 a 6:35 a 6:34 a- 6:35 a "He worked with what he had around* Sunset 8 19 P 8:19 P 8:20 P 8:20 P 8:20 P 8:21 P 8:21 P him, and I looked around and said what sand times." do we have here, which would be the Jake's mentor at Canterbury was Karl Kennedy Space Center." Yergey, his Advanced Placement U.S. his- Redfish Lo 2:04 a S For his essay, Jake researched and tory teacher. When Yergey left to teach Pass •Wti : -t,$8 '?$&$>'$ P • '4:24 P S:26 a analyzed public reaction to the space elsewhere, his successor, David Oprava, Lo 9 47 P iO:44 P 11:40 12:33 a 1:21 a 2:33 P program in the wake of the Apollo I, helped Jake out by reading his essay sec- P. Challenger, and Columbia disasters. tion by section and suggesting points for "»• •7: •. 9i4S a- 9:0S a- 8:24 P Lo "If the best and brightest are dying Jake to consider. - 10:56 a 12:52 P on the launchpad," said Jake, the public The result: 15 pages of text, 17 pages is forced to consider whether, the pro- of bibliography, and an achievement of Punta Lo 1:59 a gram is worth pursuing. international distinction. $%?*' Choosing NASA as a research pro- Bassa I* ~V ••S:-20. ¥ . Jake's extracurricular activities at ject was also a logical choice for Jake, Canterbury included the National Honor Lo 9 42 P 10:39 P. -11:35 P 12:28 a 1:16 a 2:28 P : who, as a child, wanted to be an astro- Society, competitive swimming, and m, •" &raa a '.-'»'&• •»'• :mm naut. His parents fed his enthusiasm for playing baseball. He plans to attend LO 10:51 a 12:47 P the space program by taking him to the Washington University in St. Louis, Kennedy Space Center "about a thou- Missouri. Sanibel Lo 2:06 a : ! : Ught IS?&p '•"'••• -.-• *• t'M P^ ... ~ - ' _.'" •' 9:20a Lo 9"43 P 1:45 P 11:36 P 3:38 P 12:30 a 1:20 a 2:48 P % Click It or Ticket: m fOM0 '*;4:4*. a -#•32 P Lo 1:15 P It's not about writing tickets — It's about saving lives By Terry Schiavone occupants who were killed in crashes Captiva Lo 12:50 a Regional Administrator : were not wearing safety belts. (Outside) m 3^19f^ I? << :'^~>'. i National Highway Traffic Beginning with the Memorial Day Lo a 33 P 9:30 10:26 P 12:07 a 1:19 p Safety Administration holiday and during the next two weeks, JP, Southeast Region motorists will see law enforcement out *£ 21 "in foil force across the Southeast to Lo 9:42 a 11:38 a Safety belts are a part of daily life enforce safety belt and child safety seat from childhood on for conscientious tews. Law enforcement officers are not drivers and passengers. Unfortunately, just writing tickets, but saving lives. many people still elect not to buckle up There have been many incidents island - endangering their lives and costing the where an officer issued a citation to country billions of dollars. Many dri- someone who wasn't buckled up — vers do not know the local safety belt only to have that person OR their child SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA; FLORIDA laws, or realize th& impact that unbelted survive a serious crash shortly after- drivers andpassengers inflict on taxpay- wards. . . ers each year. The Click It or Ticket Three easy steps can prevent you and * pt;. 77ze Island Reporter is Sanibel's newspaper Campaign, underway from May 24 your loved ones from being fined or of record, published each Thursday with 1SSli through June 6th, emphasizes law injured: enforcement's zero tolerance policy for more than 2,600 paid subscribers, and is 1. Always make sure that yott are buck- the primary news source for islanders. mm unbuckled motorists and their passen- gers. led up - set a positive example for all HHg I In the past 26 years, safety belts pre- - of your passenger^, at all times. • Tonya . -;?Terri : vented 135,000 fatalities and 3.8 mil- 2: Insist that all passengers in your ; Squibb , ^ Blackmore vehicle are belted - in many states the .;.* Group v> • • Sales lion injuries, saving $585 billion in " .' Publisher Manager medical and other costs. If all vehicle driver pays the fine for unbelted pas- Advertising :.~~ occupants had used safety belts during sengers. that period, nearly 315,000 deaths and 3. Protect all infants and children in 5.2 million injuries could have been proper restraints - research the most * ,; Noon Tuesday prevented — and $913 billion in costs "• compatible child safety seat or boost- ,•; Classified: saved. [NHTSA, Economic Impact of er seat for your child and vehicle. *"^ 4 p.ra. Monday Crashes, 2002] Click It or Ticket is a life-saving pro- Remember - "Wear your safety belt ?^?.,, Holidays: every trip, every time —- and insist your •V-••'- (Schedule Marguerite gram to increase safety belt use across Ti". changes) Burns this country. Our studies show that teen passengers to do the same — or risk get- Real Estate ting a ticket." Acct. Exec. and young adults are at greatest risk because motor vehicle crashes are the For more information on traffic safe- Renny Donna .r^is Jenny leading cause of death for individuals ty programs visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov. Severance Schuman &•?{'.'- Burnham For information Oil child passenger Executive Staff Writer ii '*'•>& Staff Writer 18-34 years old. More than 60 percent Editor of all 18-34 years old passenger vehicle safety visit www.Safekids.org.

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We are again publishing a graduates page in our June 10 issue for City to amend licensing of contractors island students graduating from high school or college. By Donna T. Schuman some help in staying in business. We are Staff Writer not trying to run anyone out. We are try- ing to help people stay in business. The' Graduates Contractors licensed outside of business class is required so they will Sanibel's jurisdiction soon will have to stay around." comply with the city's new ordinance The licensing process will be open to Information Form requiring them to become licensed with- a voluntary program until March 2005; in the city before starting any construc- after that time the ordinance will be in tion on the island. effect. Student Name The new regulations, adopted last "We want to do a slow start so it will month by the Sanibel City Council, will not overload the contractors board or Address require all contractors licensed in other overload the contractors that want cities and counties to apply for a con- licenses," Law said. "This will give them tractor's license within the city limits. time to come in here and get it done." Parent Name(s). This will allow the city to issue contrac- Once the program is in place, the turn tors' licenses and allow it to have reci- around time for receiving a license is Graduating from what school?. procity with other jurisdictions that do minimal, Law said. If an application and the same kind of licensing, according to other paperwork are turned in prior to Affiliations and activities (National Honor Society, sports, Building Department official, Harold the board's monthly meeting, a contrac- Marching Band, etc.) Law. The regulations will also require tor could have a license by the end of the the formation of a licensing review com- meeting. mittee, selected by the city council, to The only applicants not required to oversee the licensing process. address the committee are state-certified The ordinance is set to accommodate contractors. three different tiers of contractors. The "They will just have to file their first accommodates state-certified con- paperwork with the Building tractors. Because the state-licensed con- Department," he said." tractors can work anywhere in state, the In the past, Sanibel has acknowledged Going to college or graduate school? city would simply file their information licenses from other jurisdictions, allow- at the Building Department. When they ing contractors to work on the island. pull permits in the city, their insurance However, the licenses issued in other Major field of study (if known) will be on file with the city. jurisdictions are only good in those The second tier of licensing deals jurisdictions and do not offer any protec- Career goal with sub-contractors who work with tion to customers on Sanibel. structural contractors such as masonry "All the cities have a program like Plans for the summer? block layers, concrete workers and this," Law said. "County-issued licenses framers. To be issued a permit on are only good in unincorporated Lee Sanibel, the contractor must first under- County, Cape Coral licenses are only go an educational and testing period. good in Cape Coral and Fort Myers is Currently, many jurisdictions already the same." Other information? administer these tests and chances are Although the city's past practices car- good that, they have taken the test ried no penalties for contractors, they before. In that instance, the city will also carried no responsibility for con- Please include a photo if possible. Information and photo can be e- review the contractor's records from the tractors working here. mailed to [email protected] or mailed to PO Box 809, Sanibel, other jurisdictions and issue another If there were a complaint about a Lee license based on that information. County-licensed contractor working on FL 33957, or drop it by our office at 2340 Periwinkle Way behind the The third tier deals with contractors Sanibel, the citizen would have no place Village shopping center. who work in painting, tile setting, carpet to file the complaint. laying, cabinet installation, and other "Lee County would not accept a com- installers of non-slructural components plaint from an incorporated area of the to a home. To receive a license, those county, because their licenses are only contractors must present letters of rec- good in the unincorporated areas of the ommendation from previous jobs. The county," Law said. licensing review boards will then look at The new contractor regulations are : When you feed an alligator you are training It to.. the contractor's experience; check refer- closely modeled after those already used .approach humans and are creating a life ences and then issue a license. throughout the state. Law added. At different tiers in the program, the "We are trying to keep it fairly sim- threatening sitmtion^.: especially for our children. city will also offer business classes. ple," he added. "The regulations have Feeding alligators is.a criminal act punishable h$ "One of the biggest problem with been tested and refined. It's a very good sub-contractors going out of business is ordinance that helps the contractors, fines and/'or imprisonment they don't understand business," Law while protecting the people if there was said. "Some of the tiers require a busi- a problem. City of Sanibel Ordinance 75-29 • Florida State Statute 372.667 ness class they can take to give them Code of Federal Regulations 50 CFR 27.51 NTION! Friends, Customers, Islanders & Readers of The Ft. Myers News Press This Sunday's paper, June 6th has a special section containing THE BEST" BALLOT... *oo* For the 14th annual BEST OF S.W. 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a crime, but it "mental institutions." tackling this problem by establishing plays a huge role Untreated mental illness is directly mental health courts, which diverts some in law enforce- to homelessness, substance abuse, of these people to treatment instead of COMMENTARY ment, courts and and other problems that often lead to tossing them into jail. The CIT program jails. An estimat- arrest and imprisonment - the "criminal- can go a step farther. Although its focus is Crisis Intervention Teams ed one out of ization" of the mentally ill. Although it is on mentally ill people in crisis, part of its Confronting a mentally ill person in every 10 police a problem nationally, Florida's response strategy is to keep them from reaching crisis is often a life-or-death situation for calls involves a to mental health has been deplorable. One that point. a police officer, not just for himself, but person with of the wealthiest states in the country, it The program calls for a select few offi- for the subject, too. We've all heard a lot mental illness. ranks in the bottom three states in funding cers — those who volunteer and are recently about suicide by cop, but that's The person for mental illness. The unfortunate result deemed qualified — to go through 40 just one example of how these scenarios might be inco- is that many people with mental illnesses hours of training. A CIT officer continues can escalate into violence and tragedy. It herent, halluci- end up in jail, and without treatment, they his normal patrol duties, but is called in doesn't have to be that way. Commissioner nating, or agitat- become repeat offenders, trapped in a for cases that deal with a mentally ill per- Law enforcement agencies across the Bob janes ed to the point vicious cycle. son. country have realized that better under- that he can't fol- Taxpayers pay in various ways: unin- In training, participants learn to recog- standing of mental illnesses can prevent low an officer's orders. An uninformed sured healthcare costs; law enforcement, nize signs and effects of various mental violence; they've responded by instituting officer might interpret that as uncoopera- court, and jail costs; the costs of dealing illnesses and medications to treat them, Crisis Intervention Teams, based on a tive at best, threatening at worst. Those with homelessness and substance abuse; and they cut through the myths of mental model established in Memphis, Tenn. In situations can escalate very quickly, and and loss of productivity costs. (Each year, illness. Officers learn how a mentally ill Lee County, I have been working with place both the officer and the subject at untreated and mistreated mental illness person is likely to behave and respond in some dedicated Police Department offi- risk. We can be glad that people with men- costs the country $105 billion in lost pro- crisis, and how to "de-escalate" a situation cers, several law enforcement agencies are tal illnesses are no longer warehoused in ductivity and $8 billion in crime and wel- and help the person regain control of his working with mental health advocates, state institutions. But deinstitutionaliza- fare expenditures.) actions. They also learn how to help pre- social workers, the courts, jails and others tion and the stigma of mental illness was It was just five years ago that Lee vent future crises by establishing relation- to establish Crisis Intervention Teams, supposed to be replaced by community- County built new jail facilities that were ships with the individuals. with help from a possible grant from The based treatment centers, so people could supposed to hold us for a decade. Now Mental illness directly or indirectly Advocacy Center for Persons with receive treatment and be active, produc- they're overwhelmed again, and we're affects thousands of people in our com- Disabilities, Inc. tive members of their communities. Those looking at another $25 million for jail munity, including not just the ill individ- The CIT program provides certain law community resources haven't come avail- space. If we could keep more people with ual, but also his loved ones, family mem- enforcement officers with specialized able the way they were supposed to, and mental illnesses out of jails and properly bers, friends, and even neighbors. Crisis training to better understand and deal with state and federal funding cuts have treated, we could cut the rate at which the Intervention Training gives law enforce- mentally ill people in crisis and to avert ensured that few people get the help they prison population is growing. ment agencies an additional tool to protect tragedies. The fact is, mental illness is not need. Jails are now the country's largest About a year ago, we made strides in those citizens, as well as their officers.

year ago. To the Editor: According to the USCG's Captain Three gripes: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Shapley, no permits are needed for repair and rehabilitation. Save Our Bay requests 1) Is anyone else as disgusted as I was to discover that the networks.did not can- To the Editor: the phenomena. I believe you owe your IMMEDIATE REPAIR AND REHABIL- ITATION of Span A (the drawbridge) in cel their monday morning junk shows I always enjoy reading Bob Wimbush's friend an apology. Or maybe self-adminis- for one hour to carry the Memorial Day missives. His light touch and humor are ter your "bull detector." our law suit. Let's get on with it NOW! The County has dithered for two years and Service from Arlington National appreciated, no matter the subject. His Silly of Bob to ridicule a friend and one Cemetery? We saw it on C-Span, but a myriad manipulations of the acronym of 300 members of Save Our Bay Inc. Can is just getting around to applying for per- mits. lot of people might not be aware of that "SOB"-have led me to create some of my I assume that each time he visits Sanibel, channel. own. Bob is disinterested in bridge safety now? The County is perpetrating an incredi- ble waste of toll-payer money for Span A. 2) If a stranger were asked to rate the Shame on Bob for ignoring the scien- There is no "costly delay" as he asserts. patriotism of the citizens of Sanibel, tific literature that abounds on the rela- The SOB lawsuit has never affected Spans Lee DOT experts estimate the cost of a new drawbridge at $25, 347, 000. Sanibel scale of one to ten, on the number of tionship between wind speed and eleva- B and C. If the County started replacing American flags flown from private tion; at a given location, the higher the them two years ago, those new bridges experts estimate $9, 915, 837 for rehabili- tation. Why does the County want us, who homes on Memorial Day, he would elevation, the higher the wind speed. would be almost finished by now. And probably give us a ONE. I.know it is Decades-old hurricane data demonstrates Span A would have been rehabbed over a pay the tolls, to spend over $15,000,000 more then necessary? This begs the ques- not true, but it still unfortunate. Folks, tions, why did an honest evaluation of you still have 30 days before rehabilitation options never occur? Maybe Independence Day to buy a flag. there are friends to be favored with non- 3) In 28 years on the Island, I have never competitive bids? experienced such an infestation of As Save Our Bay, Inc. learns more pesky flies. Is it the drought? Unc- about the County's plans for the overed and unsprayed dumpsters? I Causeway, perhaps "Share our wonder if Rob Loflin could give the Boondoggle" is a more appropriate residents an explanation? acronym for what is occurring. At last count, the total costs are in the vicinity of — Richard Hale $85 M and rising. And with the County Sanibel PUBLIC NOTICE Commissioners endorsing non-competi- tive bidding for Span A, who knows how PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING high the total could go? Of course, the To the Editor: County Commissioner from Sanibel A reminder: The Sanibel Planning Commission will convene the regularly ignores facts and looks for easy scape- The proposed charter amendment sup- goats for blaming. Bob W, may I suggest porters will be at the Sanibel Community scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at 9:00 A.M. you look to the acronym BOCC as there is Center to answer questions and offer peti- plenty of "fertile ground" there for your tions on Thursday, June 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. diabolical discourse?. This deals with the proposal recom- THE MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED And last but not least, in the never-end- mended by Councilman Dick Walsh at a ing acronym game, may I suggest that recent City Council meeting regarding the IN MACKENZIE HALL should the high -span bridge A ever get current city ordinances about building built, we name it "The Wimbush Inclined height, density and coverage, the indepen- CITY HALL, 800 DUNLOP ROAD Parkway." Touche, Bob! dence of the Planning Commission and changes to Periwinkle. THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME — Marie Gargano Councilman Walsh's proposal states Sanibel that these critical issues should not be changed by a vote at City Council, but Public participation is encouraged during the discussion of rather only by a citizen referendum. Coastal Zone Protection (focusing on Beach Management, — Wayne Ponader Non-Conforming Densities and Redevelopment in Coastal Sanibel Zone Areas and Land Use (focusing on redevelopment in the Resort Housing Sector and condominiums) in preparation of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Sanibel Plan. SUSAN BLUEHS The Planning Commission agenda is posted on the City's bulletin board. It can be obtained at the Planning Department for no charge Health Care Services or accessed on the City web site at www.mysanibel.com after o A FULL RANGE OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY AN ISLAND RESIDENT 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a scheduled meeting. Staff reports and other materials related to the Planning Commission agenda are Bathing & Personal Care • Companion Care available for the $.15/page from the Planning Department. Meal Preparation • Transportation • 24 Hour Care Nedication Management • Safety Management • In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons Blood Pressure, Cardiac & Pulmonary Management needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Jim Isom, Manager of Administrative Services no later Diabetic Care • Wound Care • Colostomy & Ileostomy Care than one day prior to the proceeding. Telephone (239)472-3700 for Alzheimers Care • Terminal Illness Care & Management assistance. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service at 711 for assistance. Susan Bluehs, R.N. (239)472-3327 Lie. 302 ! ! 15<\ ISLAND REPORTER • Week of June 3 - 9, 2004 • 7

Should we worry? Should the island become more permissive The Sanibel & Captiva Islands COMMENTAEY about redevelopment? Or keep things as they Chamber of Commerce are? The Sanibel Plan update MUST address these BOX LUNCH is Tuesday, June 8, 2004 SANIBEL PUN UPDATE issues. Florida Statute 163.3191 states that "local Beaches, Condos, Resorts government MUST identify strategies to address Guest speaker: Mark Mathosian, Director of the redevelopment feasibility and property rights of Southwest Florida Region of the State Comptrollers and Sanibel's Preservation affected residents. These strategies MAY include Office. The Comptrollers Office regulates the banking, finance and securities industries in Florida. The fourth in a series of commentaries authorization to redevelop up to the actual built density in existence on the property prior to the When & Where: Did you like Sanibel beaches? For a natural disaster or redevelopment." 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. A hurricane build-back plan is sensible to walk? A swim? For gazing at from your Carla Brooks Johnston Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way condo window? Watching the sunset? Have chair Sanibel avoid post-storm chaos and law suits. However, Planning today's federal and state laws — as well as local Catered by: you stayed at the resorts? Are you in the Commission Dunes Golf & Tennis Club resort business? Do you care what happens ordinances — affect new plans. The National if (when) condos and resorts are redevel- Flood Insurance program requires elevated Selection 1: oped—either after a hurricane or to modernize? If these buildings. The State's 1974 Coastal Construction Control Chicken Caesar Wrap topics interest you, the update of the Sanibel Plan affects Line requires setbacks from the water. Sanibel realtors (Fruit Cup, Cape Cod Potato Chips and you. June 8th, 2004 at City Hall at 9 a.m. the Planning have a redevelopment plan: take one step back from the Oatmeal Raisin Cookies) Commission meets ti discuss these parts of the Plan. water and one step up adding a floor above the present Selection 2: The Sanibel Plan notes that if the island loses the charm height restrictions. Rebuild at current density levels. Park Tuan Salad Croissant (Fruit Cup, Cape Cod of natural coastal areas — the ability to watch the cycle of underneath. No owners lose their unit. No one loses water Potato Chips and Chocolate Chip Cookies) life for birds, turtles, shell inhabitants, plants —we'll no views. Is this a good idea? A bad idea? Or an idea that works with modification? What should the Commission Advanced Reservations Only longer be unique. The value of businesses and homes may $10.00 for Chamber Members & Guests. decline. Think change can't happen? 31 percent of Lee recommend that the Council approve? Would it be wise to pass this ordinance as overlay zoning—governing only Register online at: County's beaches are on Sanibel. Last year 2 million www. sani bel -c aptiva. biz/events/boxlunch. html tourists came. This year it's more. 94.6 percent come for beachfront property? Would any change in height restric- the 'uncommercial beaches.' In addition, 41,280 new resi- tions provide a legal opening for subsequent high rise Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2004 development? In some situations, Title VI of the Florida dential units are coming to southern Lee County—adver- PLEASE NOTE: If you attend without reservations, Statutes, Chapter 70, "The Bert J. Harris, Jr. Private tised by their proximity to Sanibel. It's clear how the you will be charged $14 at the door. Cancellations must Property Rights Protection Act takes precedence over local growth affects Periwinkle. How does growth affect our be 24 hours prior to the event for refund. beaches? How many times can birds be disturbed, crabs ordinances to limit high rise and density. Ordinances stepped on, turtle nests sat upon before nothing natural is passed after May 11, 1995 MAY Bert Harris if "the left, as is the case on other beaches across America? How amendatory language imposes an inordinate burden apart many humans with beach towels, chairs and umbrellas can from the law, rule, regulation, or ordinance being amend- be on the beach at one time before that awe inspiring beau- ed." But permitting a fourth story is relief, not a burden. Reading at the Refuge ty of nature as it was created is gone? How do we manage Nevertheless, could a new redevelopment ordinance to 10a.m. Wednesdays! ALL SUMMER! become a Trojan Horse for high rise developers? What growth and still make it possible for the public to enjoy the Need something to do this summer? Want to discover a island's treasures? wording provides reasonable redevelopment relief for con- dos and resorts while protecting the city from future court new animal found on the refuge? Come to story time at the Adjacent to our beaches are most of Sanibel's resorts cases and future high rise development? This could be the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and keep and condos. 52 percent, or 4,238, of the 8,207 units of most important vote facing the Commission and the learning all summer long! Starting June 2nd, bring your housing on Sanibel are multi-family and resort housing. Council this year. How do we protect everyone's property children to the Education Center EVERY Wednesday at 10 That's 2,629 condos, 739 hotel/motel units, and 384 time- rights? am to hear an exciting story and program highlighting an share units. animal in our estuarine ecosystem. P There's industry pressure to modernize. Do our condo Your voice counts. Come to the meeting or send an re-school and elementary school aged children targeted and resort units have the bells and whistles that today's email to the Planning Commission at [email protected] but everyone is welcome to attend. We hope to see you clientele demand? Will they be passed over for cheaper, bel.fl.us; and the City Council at there! If you have any questions or are interested in the newer off-island quarters? Occupancy rates in Lee County [email protected]. The island is at a crucial turn- topics we will cover, please contact Refuge Ranger Toni waterfront resorts declined slightly from 2002 to 2003-but ing point. Your participation-or lack of it--will set the pri- Westland at 239-472-1100 x236. only during season. In other months, occupancy increased. orities for Sanibel's future.

• MANTANZAS iNN • BEACH PiERSIDE GRILL • DELI INTERNATIONAL • HOOTERS • PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA The Sanibel Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings on June 22, 2004, beginning at 9:15 A.M. at Sanibel City Hall in the Council Chamber (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, to consider the following applications: 9:15 AM Commencement of scheduled public hearings: (The applications appearing in this notice will be heard in the order that they appear). a) Consideration of an application for Temporary Use approval to allow the placement of two R-V Trailers to house the on-duty firefighters and EMS personnel, and to provide on-site parking for staff and fire and rescue vehicles as a temporary location during the re-con- struction period for the Sanibel Fire and Rescue Station 1. The proposed location for this temporary use is the partially developed 2.4 parcel of land, west of Tarpon A Welcome Diversion Bay Road, in the Bailey's Shopping Center Property Planned Unit Development, (tax parcel no. 26-46-22- From the Hot Sun T4-01031.0010). The application is filed for the prop- erty owner, Francis P. Bailey. Jr. Trustee by the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District. Application No. 04-2129 Sunday June 6th 2004 TUP.

11am - 5pm b) Consideration of applications: Old San Carlos Blvd., for a variance to Land Development Code Section 126-534 (Town Center Limited Fort Myers Beach Commercial District) Required Conditions, to permit the amounts of coverage with imperme- able surfaces and developed area/vegetation -FREE ADMISSION- removal for the re-development of the subject par- cel to exceed the maximum permitted in the All of the culinary delights you have District, and enjoyed in one location. for a Development Permit, to demolish existing structures at Fire Station No. 1 and to re-construct FREE SHUTTLE a new replacement fire station and accessory From Summerlin Square structures including fire and rescue training facili- Leverocks Waterfront Restaurant ties and an emergency helicopter pad. AFA Rentals & Lot 19011 San Carlos Blvd. The subject parcel is located at 2351 Palm Ridge Road & Main Street Parking (tax parcel no. 26-46-22-T2-00303.0020). The applica- A Greater Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Event tion is submitted by the property owner, the Sanibel Presented by Budweiser. Fire and Rescue District. Application nos. 04-2128V • FLIPPERS AT LOVERS KEY BEACH CLUB & RESORT • PAPA MONDO ITALIANO • and 04-2127 DP. 8 • Week of June 3 - 9, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER $28,000 gift hires CROW Assistant Vet Thanks from CROW With the increase in the number of peo- ple vacationing and moving to Southwest Florida, comes an increase in the number Thank You to all who enthusiastically Veterinary Clinic; The Islander of wildlife patients at the Clinic for the and wholeheartedly participated in Newspaper; Lifeline Designs; Molnar Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on CROW's 24th Annual Taste of the Electric; NBC-2 TV; On The Marc Sanibel. Numbers of patients have in- Islands! Nineteen restaurants provided Entertainment; Don Peters, Realtor; creased by approximately 65 percent dur- 2500 happy, hungry attendees with Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa. ing the last five years at CROW, yet the many delicious choices. Every single Individual sponsors are: Barefoot staff has remained the same. word of feedback received by CROW to Charley's; Bill Vernay Moving & Ann Moran, part-time Sanibel resident date has praised the food and presenta- Storage; Cool Breezes of Key West; and current President of the CROW board tion by the restaurants as even better Dan Hahn Custom Builders; of directors, offered to pay the salary of an than last year! Music from the Blind Greenwood Consulting Group; Linda assistant vet for one year, and another Pass Steel Drum Band, The John Gaar Gornick; Jim and Eileen Courtney; couple pledged to pay the second year Band from Austin Texas and Marty Jensen's On the Gulf; Rotary Club of salary. "Visiting CROW almost daily, I Stokes' Blues Water Band made for Sanibel-Captiva; Sanibel-Captiva am amazed at the dedication and loyalty dynamite fun all afternoon. Association of Realtors; South Seas our staff have to our innocent wildlife," Thanks to our judges for their perse- Sanibel-Captiva Properties; 'Tween said Moran. "It was clear to me, that if we verance in tasting every last bite and Waters Inn; Robert & Rita Southern; Dr. were to keep Dr. PJ from working 14 hour choosing winners in ten categories, and Mrs. Irving Johnson; Mary Jane plus days, she needed some help. I can't including Taste of the Taste and Best Briney; Clem & Jane Werner; John & go in and perform surgery or give patients Booth. Heartfelt thanks to the following Donna Schubert; Anonymous Friend. the care they need, so this is my small way judges for the hardest job at the Taste: All of us at CROW appreciate the of making a difference in the lives of our Dr. Amber McNamara Dario Zuljani of Ariani; Jimmy El magnanimous efforts put forth by the wildlife that can't help themselves," said Sayed of Mille Sapore; Chef Martin Taste Committee, restaurants, sponsors, Moran. CROW, is a thrill," said Amber. Murphy, the Blue Pepper; Chef of judges, volunteers and vendors. We con- CROW Finance Chair of the Board, The 28 year-old McNamara is a native Restaurants, Vincent Savignano of gratulate everyone on a "job well done" John Schubert advises that the budget of of Mt. Vernon, Indiana and a 2004 gradu- Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa; Tim for CROW and for our wildlife neigh- CROW is in excellent shape, but CROW ate of Purdue University's School of Gilbert, The Channel Mark. bors. Please accept heartfelt thanks and the board are always cautious about Veterinary Medicine. While many gradu- To our corporate and individual spon- from all of us for your participation in additions to overhead and it's great to ate veterinarians begin practice upon sors, our sincerest thanks — your spon- CROW's very successful 24th Annual have donors willing to help cover these graduation, it is not uncommon to take a sorship dollars helped us raise nearly Taste of the Islands. Watch for an expenses to give more budget flexibility year of intense study in an area of interest, $25,000 for CROW. Corporate Sponsors announcement soon on the date for our to CROW. "Memberships to CROW and similar to a physician and a residency pro- include: Michelob Ultra; Bank of the 25th Anniversary Taste of the Islands. additional private philanthropic support gram. "My one year is about to end as the Islands; Barrier Island Title Co.; Coral have increased significantly these last six intern, and it has been a real learning envi- months and with our development direc- ronment, as Dr. PJ is not only an excellent tor in full-swing, this will continue," said veterinarian, but also a great teacher and Schubert. "Our members see that CROW resource. I am confident I will serve has strong leadership, our budget and bot- CROW well as the new Assistant Late rainy season calls for water conservation tom line are in excellent shape and Veterinarian and am honored to be a part CROW is doing important work." of the team." said Amber. The rainy season is making a late when mowing. Cutting more than 'A "CROW has always had only one Staff Established in 1968, CROW is one of arrival this year and residents through- of the grass Wade's length will cause Veterinarian, and with 3,500 patients in the nation's leading wildlife rehabilitation out South Florida are encouraged to take lawn stress and require more water- 2003 and more anticipated for this year, I hospitals for tropical native and migratory water conservation measures. in the ing. am thrilled we had a generous donor pro- wildlife. A nonprofit veterinary hospital, meantime. Total rainfall for the dry season, vide the salary for an assistant, and the CROW cares for patients from the entire A below-average dry season has con- which began Nov. 2, is 14.33 inches board agreeing to ultimately hire an assis- Lee County area. Staff veterinarian PJ tinued the trend in the final stretch, District-wide (see data below) — 3.68 tant vet," said Staff Veterinarian, PJ Deitschel has been highlighted on 11 recording only 1.34 inches of rain inches less than normal. Basejjl.on his- Deitschel. "With the numbers of patients episodes of Animal Planet and most throughout the 16-county District so far torical averages, the rainy .sesa^esti-was CROW has been receiving the last five recently on the Martha Stewart television in May. That's 2.28 inches below the expected to begin as early as May 20 years, something had to change, and this program, gaining additional national average for this period. The lack of rain- this year. is a great change," she said. exposure for the quality care CROW pro- fall has prompted the.District'to-'take "It's always the driest right before the The decision on whom to hire as assis- vides our wildlife. localized emergency action in recent rainy season kicks in," said District tant veterinarian was easy... CROW's CROW relies exclusively on private days — from restrictions on irrigation Meteorologist Eric Swartz. "But hold current intern, Dr. Amber McNamara donations to operate. Birgit Vertesch, pumping from three canals in St. Lucie tight, rain is on the way." recently accepted the position and is Director of Development for CROW County on the east coast, to an environ- For further information on proper excited to begin her professional career as explains that the number of patients mental freshwater release from Lake lawn irrigation, the District's Mobile a wildlife veterinarian. received by CROW continues to increase, Okeechobee to offset high salinity in the Irrigation Lab can schedule appoint- "Dr. PJ is a great wildlife rehabilitation and financial contributions are very Caloosahatchee Estuary on the west ments for home lawn testings. Call 800- veterinarian and I was blessed to have the important. Gifts can be mailed to CROW coast. 432-2045. Also, visit our website at opportunity to train with her for one year at PO Box 150; Sanibel, FL 33957. For Although District meteorologists are www.sfwmd.gov and click on Info & as the CROW intern. To be offered the more information about CROW, call 395- forecasting the onset of wet season rain Education for additional water conserva- position of Assistant Veterinarian of 5357 or 472-3644. patterns within the next week, maybe as tion inforrnation. early as Memorial Day, residents are being asked to reduce water use. Dry Season (Nov. through May) The greatest culprit? Watering your Rainfall by District regions: grass. Nearly 90 percent of the water we Eastern Palm Beach County: GRAND VACATIONS use goes for irrigation purposes such as lawns and crops. 18.05 inches 7.55 below average Martin/St. Lucie Counties REALTY, LLC The District asks residents to put 14.89 inches 8.32 below average LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER these water-saving tips into action: Lake Okeechobee region Invites you to Experience 12.25 inches 4.11 below average Vacation Ownership • Be sure your irrigation system oper- ates properly. Repair faulty sprinkler Upper Kissimmee River Basin heads, adjust spray patterns, inspect 15.25 inches 2.97 below average for leaks, etc... Lower Kissimmee River Basin • Limit lawn sprinkling to two or three 12.71 inches 3.47 below average times weekly, but be sure to thorough- ly water each time. Miami-Dade County 18.05 inches 3.29 below average • Calibrate your sprinkler system to perform at optimum levels; otherwise, Broward County 18.46 inches you could have a lawn that's overwa- 2.73 below average tered in some sections and parched in Southwest Florida Coast others. 15.75 inches 1.05 below average • Avoid heavy fertilization, which East Caloosahatchee River requires more frequent watering dur- 14.52 inches 1.67 below average ing hot months to stave off burning. • 2BR/2BA luxury beach-front • Water only during evening or morning The South Florida Water Mana- hours, as water is wasted to heat and condominiums on beautiful gement -District is a regional, govern- evaporation during peak daylight mental agency that oversees the water Sanibel Island. hours. Many municipalities prohibit resources in the southern half of the • Long-term professional management. watering between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. state - 16 counties from Orlando to the • All the features and amenities you Be sure to check the regulations in Keys. It is the oldest and largest of the your community. would expect to find at a state's five water management districts. IMPORTANT REMINDER: When The agency mission is to manage and world-class resort. the seasonal rains begin, be sure to cut protect water, resources of the region by All properties managed by back on your watering schedule and balancing and improving water quality, Hilton Grand Vacations Company, make sure to turn your sprinklers off flood control, natural systems and water LLC affiliated with HGVClube when it's raining! supply. A key initiative is cleanup and • Take care not to "scalp" the lawn restoration of the Everglades. Hilton Grand Vacations Company* LLC 239-395-3840x 202 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of June 3 - 9, 2004 • 9

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NEAR BEACH SLIP A-4 GULF VACANT LOT HARBOUR Wonderful near MARINA (38') beach building lot 38' slip at state of the located on bike art Gulf Harbour path Just a short Marina. Appx. 5 walk to the beach miles to Gulf on Convenient I.C.W. Cable, phone, causeway access electric, water & pumpout at dock. f, V < Lot has been LAKEFRONT LOT cleared of Brazilian Snip's store Beautiful West Rocks waterfront parcel with long lake views. w/showers. Peppers $329,900. Established Island community with paved roads, great $157,500. Call Jim Branyon neighbors AND withm two minutes walk to the Gulf of Mexico! at 472-5154. Don't wait on this offering! $359,000. Call Jim Branyon Call Mary Lou Bailey or Chuck Bergstrom at 472-1511. at 472-5154.

ON THE WATER CAPTIVA BAY #v Fantastic Bayou view FRONT V.-':- fiom this 3 BD 3 BA Four level contemporary, iwo-stor) home with style home with bay dock Pool. de\ato! views fiom almost every bicaklast bat 1 floor room 4 BD/3 5 BA with oak floors, sioim pool, dock & deeded _ ihuttcis imwble fence beach access Large lot > Shon walk to Blind Pas-: (102 x 730') New roof, Gulf beaches and % \c tal A/C, paint & master INSPIRING VIEW iistr.uianls Miulxl JI its 1 bath Furnished From this beautiful lot located in Jonathan Harbour. A gated best $1,575,000. $2,299,000. community offering tennis, clubhouse and community pool. Call Janie Frcsc at Call Jim Branyon at Dock permitted. Direct access. $975,000. 472-1511. 472-5154 Call Judy Reddington at 472-1511.

SEAGUIL ESTATES STUNNING! OFFERING From time to time . exciting offering wil >,> 3 r.D 2 BA., 1'ilu.in themaiket this i"- •' i Modi! pinatek located those times1 Direct (• I in Sc.mull r-states 2 bedioom + ei Lommumt) w unclose (or 3rd bedroorr' 1 piovmitN 'o the deed bathiooms all lux* u appointed (EnJos . Gull butch pat h Rcccntk sunset views, 25 \ fn1 icdccoiated with delight BEAUTIFUL, LARGE BAYOU LOT swimming pool ^ and w htm-\, l Ins home is couits, gorgeous, gr > Located on a beautiful, restful bayou on East side of coqurna Pioudly otfen-c puccd lo sell S>729,000. Duve & within easy walking distance to the beach. Great lake Call Maty Lou Bailey $1,895,000. front building site $379,900. Call Mary Lou Boil at 472-1511. Call Glen Simmons at 472-1511. at 472-1511

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING!!! Sellers have this 3rd CANAL floor 2 BD,7 BA, 2-car garage, never hved-m FRONT condominium listed at HOME $28,000 below appraised value Great location, Great Community!!! Purchase Canal front 4 BD, 2 BA home. Remodeled with m the past 3 to outright or lease to own. 4 years! New tiled roof, new plumbing, new pool cage, gourmet ULTIMATE INVESTMENT Call Susan Rosica at kitchen 2/double dishwasher & double oven, new tile & carpet, Updated, nicely decorated and furnished unit with a great view 691-1983for freshly painted throughout and marbled master bath. 18 ft. of the courtyard, excellent rental potential. $535,500. additional mooring area and 1000 1b. boat dock. $1,449,000. Call Don Peters at 472-1511. information. Call Glen Simmons at 472-1511.

INTERNET Toll Free (800) 233-8829 www.pmrrealty.com Main Office (239) 472-1511 Causeway Office (239) 472-4121 SPECTACULAR GULF VIEWS Captiva Office (239) 472-5154 Upscale 2/2+den decorator-appointed apartment at Gulfside Place with private staircase to the brilliant waters of the Gulf PO BOX 57 SANIBEL, FL 33957 of Mexico, complex swimming pool, and delightful tropical gardens. $1,099,000. Call Maty Lou Bailey at 472-1511. www.pmrrealty.com 800-233-8829 10 • Week of June 3 - 9, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER

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portion of the 'Ding'-Darling National class at the SCA with Susan Voorhees. On £x£iBit Wildlife Refuge for birders, naturalists, Pre-registration and prepayment are • ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG at Edison and curious people who enjoy being on required, deadline of May 14 Class to be Community College Gallery of Fine Art. the water and learning from an experi- held on Tuesdays, 9 - 11:45 a.m. May 18, ff-V^ft/ OPening reception and official name enced naturalist. Call for reservations for 25, June 1 and 8. Class size limited to 12 -******# BRIDGE FOR FUN Senior Center 2401 change of gallery to the Bob all activities. 472-8900 people. SCA members $50, nonrmem- Library Way. $2 members, $4 non-mem- Rauschenberg Gallery, June 4 6:30- 9 Guided trail tour by canoe and kayak bers $57. 472-2155. p.m. bers. No partner needed all levels wel- atl0:30 a.m. daily. 472-8900. come. 472-5743. • DIGITAL IMAGINATION all-Florida Sunset Paddles tour Monday, through juried show at the Alliance for the Arts, Friday, 6 p.m. Tour is about 2'A hours. Thursday 3 SHELLCRAFTERS 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday at the Community House Fort Myers. Sealife and Nature cruise on the 26 pas- FLY FISHERS MEETING at Lee Island on Periwinkle. Sponsored by FindWhat.com, opening senger pontoon boat departs at 11a.m., 1 Outfitters on Summerlin Rd. 6:30 p.m. reception June 4. 939-2787. p.m., tour is approx. 90 minutes. MOMMY AND ME at the SCA 10:30 • DIGITAL, IMAGINATION, recent work Everglades Day Tour all day Mon., Wed., fi a.m. -11:30 p.m. $2 per child. For Moms by Bruce Gora at the Members Gallery at Fri., meet at 8 a.m., return around 6:30 TURTEE TRACKS at the Sanibel - and kids aged 1-4 years. 472-6227. the Alliance for the Arts. Through June prm. Includes air boat ride, swamp buggy Captiva Conservation Foundation's BOOKWORMS stories and crafts for 26. tour, and more. Call for reservations. 472- Nature Center at 9 a.m. Interpretive pro- children aged 3-5, Sanibel Library 10 • LIQUID CAFE, May 26, Group Art 0101. gram on the life cycle of the sea turtles a.m. Mon/Wed. * Attack presents "May Flowers." 461- Touch Tank Exploration at 11 a.m. and 1 that make their home on the islands. $3 SMALL WONDERS stories for children adults/ kids free. $2 for parking at the birth to age 2. Sanibel Library 2 p.m. 0444 p.m. Program approx. A hour. beach. 472-2329. Mon/Tue • DUO SHOWS AT ARTS FOR ACT. Evening cruise at 6 p.m. These tours also Christina Wyatt's "Mermaids" and Roy include a visit to the touch tank. Tour is GAMES DAY at the Senior Center, 2401 SCA DUPLICATE BRIDGE has Benton's "Elements." Opening reception approx. 2 hours. Library Way. Bridge, Mahjong, and resumed at the Sanibel Community June 4, 7-10 p.m. 2265 First Street, at the more. All levels welcome. $2 members, Association on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. The Breakfast cruise 9 a.m. Tuesday and historic Arcade in Fort Myers. $4 non-members. 472-5743 game is open to all regardless of ability. Thursday. 90 min., includes coffee, juice, • GUESTS ARTISTS INVITATIONAL at YOGA FOR HEALTH 9:15 -10:30 a.m. Partners will be provided if necessary. and pastry. Also includes visit to the Fees $4 for SCA members, $5 for non- the Cape Coral Arts Studio. Showcases touch tank. Thursdays at the Community House, works of Cape Coral Arts Studio instruc- 2173 Periwinkle Way, with Eleanor members. tors. 4533 Coronado Pkwy. June 4-25. TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE DRIVE Horowitz. Cost: $10. 267-8334 leaves every 1 'A hours, Sat. - Thurs., 10 Opening reception June 4, 5-7 p.m. 574- FAMILY STORY HOUR at the Sanibel Cmmimm Smn. a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 0802 Public Library, 6:30 p.m • REV1SECTDATE FOR BABY STEPS p.m. Wildlife Drive is now open from Classes for parents and infants, with • SUMMER MEMBERS' SHOW at the 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. except Fridays. FAMILY NIGHT at the Sanibel Library Fort Myers Beach Art Assoc. corner of 6:30 p.m. Developmental Specialist Dee Donalson, Reservations, 472-1351 begins June 14 at the Sanibel Community Donora and Shell Mound Blvd., FMB. SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE YOGA & MEDITATION 6 p.m. -7:30 Open Weds and Thurs 9-1. Church, rm. 112. $10 for materials and BAY: The naturalists at Tarpon Bay p.m. with Murari Brian Healy at Casa supplies, pease bring own floor quilt and Explorers have stalled up free lunchtime Ybel Resort. Open to public^ beginner's baby maintenance items. 7 - 8:30 p.m., 'On Stage. , talks beginning at 12:30 p.m. Mon.- Fri. welcome. $12. 472-2684 or email office @sanifeel~capti- • SCOTLAND ROAD at the Periwinkle on the observation deck overlooking the va.org. ' . Playhouse. Begins June 16, $20. most beautiful setting on Sanibel and last • CHAMBER AFTERHOURS at the Performances 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees. . about half an hour. Friday 4 ; Colonial Bank, Sanibel Beach Center on • GREASE at the Broadway Palm June 1O Topics include Calusa Cafe, manatees, Summerlin Rd, across from Tanger - August 14. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort dolphins, shark's, turtles,... and alligators. fEverv Week Factory Stores. June 21, 5:30- 7p.m. Myers. 278-4422. Tarpon Bay Explorers is located at the • GOURMET SINGLES SUPPER CLUB - RSVP by June 18. $5 for guests, $8 at the • LOST IN YONKERS kicks off a sum- north end of Tarpoj^Bay Rd.. 472-8900. meets every Friday in finest restaurants in door. 472-1966 mer of Neil Simon at the Florida Rep, in Call for reservations^ for all activities. the area. For more info, call 332-8191 the historic Arcade Theatre downtown 472-8900 • BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER at St. Fort Myers. Directed by Bob Cacioppo FITNESS WITH PAM at the SCA, 2173 Michaels and All Angels. Fridays 10 June 4 - 27 . 332-4665 Tuesday 8 Periwinkle Way. Low impact aerobics, It. a.m.-11:30; a.m. in the Parish Hall. 472- • CHAMBER BOX LUNCH June 8,11:30 • DICK PISTON, HOTEL DETECTIVE weight training. Mon, Wed. Fri., 9:15 - 2173. IN "PRAGUE-NOSIS" at Theatre a.m. to 1 p.m. at the SCA, 2173 Periwinkle 10:30 a.m. $8. 267-3092. • TERRIFIC TWOS stories, activities for Way. Guest speaker Mark G. Mathosian, Conspiracy. May 20 - June 5 Thurs- Sat., ADVENTURES IN PARADISE: two year olds, Sanibel Library. 10 a.m. 8 p.m. First 2 Sundays, 2 p.m. Dept of Financial Services on identity Cruises; dolphin .watch, sunset cruises • KWLF stories, activities, games, for ages theft. $10/$14at the door. RSVP 472-1966 and more on board power catamarans. 6 and up at the Sanibel library. 3 p.m. or email [email protected]. Kn tfie Umfc Canoe and kayak--tours; guided or self • SUMME^T ARTS CAMP at the Lee guided. Walk the Boardwalk; free nature County Alliance for the Arts: Tons of tour of mile-long boardwalk at Port Camtna Soon y great programs for kids and grown-ups, Sanibel Marina, Monday, Wednesday, • AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH • OPENTORTRAIT STUDIO 1-4 p.m. $4 per session, open to all artists. Model pro- including painting in all media for adults, Friday 10 a.m. 472-8443. MANDY ABAIR Jazz concert at BIG vided. 472-5267. Space Odyssey, Treasure Island, Super CAPTCVA CRUISES: In conjunction Arts. June 11,6 p.m. $50/$40 395-0900 Sleuths and more for the kids. Starts June with South Seas Resort, now offers two • TROUBLESTARTERS AT THE AMER- 7, call 939-2787 to register. new cruises. Dolphin Luncheon Cruise ICAN LEGION Every Tuesday evening • SUMMER HOURS AT THE HISTORI- departs at 11:30 a.m., return, at 1:30. Saturdays 7:30 pm. to closing. San-Cap Rd. at mile CAL MUSEUM Open half days, Family cruise with casual lunch buffet • ALLIGATOR AMBLERS canoe trip to marker 3. 472-9979. Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. served. $35 adults, $20 children aged 12 Mound Key. Canoe Estero River, walk • YOGA CLASSES AT CASA YBEL 950 Dunlop Rd. 472-4648. and under, kids 3 and under are free. 472- trail. Rentals available at Estero River RESORT Murari Brian Healy will begin • THE CARPENTERS SHOP at the 5300 Outfitters. RSVP (239) 924-3336, can teaching two new ongoing yoga classes at Sanibel Community Church. Bibles, only take 10 people. Casa Ybel Resort on Tuesday mornings, 9 Sunset Dinner Cruise call for departation a.m. - 10 a.m. This is an outdoor class books, music, gifts. Mon-Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 times. Cocktails and dining. $45 adults, p.m. fEverw Weet . and will be held on the lawn overlooking $20 children aged 12 and under, kids VEGETATION WALK 2 hour tour of . the gulf in front of the Thistle Lodge • TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is offering under 3 are free. 472-5300. restaurant on the grounds of Casa Ybel naturalist led tours on the Tarpon Bay Shell Mound trail 9 a.m. every other Sat. INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE, 4 week 472-1100x222. Resort, 2255 West Gulf Dr. Beginner FAMILY FUN AT THE REFUGE guid- friendly, cost is $12 per class. ed tour of Wildlife Dr. for the family. 9 • FORT MYERS SWING DANCE SOCI- a.m. RSVP 472-1100x222. ETY meets every Tuesday at Ron Dao's TARPON BAY BUIIDEBS, INC. MINDFUL YOGA AT BIG ARTS with Sports Bar in Ft. Myers, 15320 Brian Healy, 9:30 a.m. -10:45 a.m. Open McGregor Blvd..Free lessons 8:30 - 9 p.m. No cover. 239/851-7354 . Remodeling Specialists to public, beginners welcome. $12. Imported Brazilian Teak Suudiy 6 OUTDOOR PAINTERS with the Fort Custom Boat Docks & Decks • HOUSE PARTY FOR CLYDE Myers Beach Art Assoc. Meets 8:30 a.m. BOWLES, candidate for Lee County All Carpentry Repairs Today: Lakes Park 463-2980 Commission. Gulf Pines Club House, Replacement Stairs 4340 Gulf Pines Drive. Jane 6,4 - 6 p.m. • • &•• RSVP [email protected] Yfeeii Rotted Wood NESTERS & RESTERS Beach and Island Resident Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary £Ewry Weefz shoreline exploration, departing 9 a.m. State Licensed and Insured • KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC SITE from the Sanibel Inn. Park in lot next to |ai Fulkerson Office472-8589 guided tours. 10 a.m. Sat. and Sun. $3.25 Ellington's. 472-2329 per vehicle. 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ING Liriope ever- green giant is a cul- Starting a palm from a coconut takes tivar of Liriope patience muscari and adapt- able to Florida har- Dear Ron: I was wondering how to grow diness zones 9 and Malayan palms from a coconut. I have 10. It is native to tried just leaving coconuts scattered in eastern Asia and is various spots in my yard, moderately salt-tol- and I potted two coconuts (half covered erant. with soil) 8 to 10 months ago that have never sprouted a shoot What is the trick to growing my own Scent of night- palms? blooming jes- Island — Jill Raich samine is very Gardening strong Dear Jill: The first ingredient you need is Ron Sympson patience, because getting a tree started Dear Ron: I have from a coconut can take several months. a night-blooming jasmine that has flowers The proper procedure is to lay the coconut on it, but they don't have the fragrance I on its side with the stem end sitting slight- expected. What's going on here? ly higher than the bottom. Bury it that way — Lois Martin in the soil so that the dirt covers about Photo: Green Malayan coconuts, by Ron Sympson one-third of the coconut. Dear Lois: First, make sure you have Keep the soil around the coconut moist, the plant you think you do. The real name mon fungus, possibly due to overwatering flow around the plant, and by decreasing but do not flood the soil or the nut. Two is night-blooming jessamine (Cestrum and/or insufficient light. According to the amount and frequency of watering. to three months after the sprout emerges, nocturnum)— not jasmine, to which it is orchid specialist Mary Welch-Keesey of you can lightly fertilize with a good bal- unrelated. A native of the West Indies, this Purdue University, symptoms may anced palm fertilizer. And about six plant is in the same family (Solanaceae) as include black or brown spots or streaking Landscape consultant Ron Sympson months after germination, you can put the peppers, tobacco and tomatoes. It is rarely on the leaves; brown or pinkish spots on publishes "Ron Sympson's Florida infant tree on a regular plant maintenance well-shaped because of its constantly exu- the flowers; and dark roots which smell Garden" magazine ($39.95 annually; program. berant growth Let go, the plant can reach rotten. She advises cutting off the dis- $11.95, single issue), and is the author of The Malayan coconut palm (Cocos a height of 12 feet and a width to match. eased plant part, then dusting or spraying "250 Most-Asked Florida Gardening nucifera) is native to Malaya and is adapt- The cream-colored flowers of the with a fungicide. If the roots are affected, Questions" ($9.95). To ask a question or able to Florida hardiness zones 10 and 11. night-blooming jessamine hang in small you should cut out the rotted parts, spray order a book, go online at It is highly salt-tolerant. tubular clusters that open only at night. with a fungicide and repot with new pot- www.TheFloridaGarden.com; send an e- Though not particularly showy, the flow- ting mix. mail to [email protected]; or ers have a strong, sweet smell. Some peo- As far preventive care, you should write to P.O. Box 24563, Fort Lauderdale, "Jungle grasses" — ple claim the fragrance is overpowering to make sure humidity and water levels are FL 33307. a good alternative to wedelia the point of producing headaches and nau- not too high, by providing plenty of air sea. Dear Ron: Could you suggest a ground- I happen to like the plant for a number cover to replace the wedelia I have now? of reasons. The rapid growth rate, its adaptability to a wide range of soil condi- — James Wentworth tions and its ability to grow in full sun or light shade makes it an almost-certain Dear James: Wedelia trilobata is a success story for even novice gardens. ground-hugging vine with deep-green Paradise! Considered moderately drought-resistant, leaves and daisy-like yellow flowers that the plant is a borderline candidate for was very popular in our area in the '60s xeriscaping. It is best used as a specimen and '70s. It's rather outgrown its wel- plant tucked in among other shrubs. come, however, because of its very inva- The night-blooming jessamine is sive growth habits. The first alternative adaptable to Florida hardiness zones 9B- that comes to mind are the "jungle grass- 11 and is not salt-tolerant. es." the numerous species of low plants that grow in grass-like clumps and often produce spikes of flowers. Among them, Black spots on orchids my favorite is the very desirable evergreen are a sign of fungus giant, a species of liriope known to some with each subscription j> as iilyturf and to others as monkey grass. Dear Ron: One of my orchids has a black Evergreen giant is easy to establish and spot on the leaf and now has started to get requires little to no maintenance. It is Be first with the latest news and j another smaller spot on another leaf. What called "giant" because it grows taller than happenings j other members of its family, up to about is it and how can 1 treat it? It is a white on Sanibel and Captiva. Subscribe now ' 18 inches under optimum conditions. It orchid with multiple flowers. — Pam Siollz to the Islands best, award-winning j produces spikes of pale lavender flowers. newspaper ' Its best uses are as foundation plants in front of higher shrubs or along meander- The island Reporter...#1 | ing walkways. 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Annual NAME I Subscription E Lee County STREET.. APT. NO. S22.00 CITY __. ...STATE.. ZIP PHONE i Annual Subscription J PAYMENT ENCLOSED JBiLLME JVISA J MASTERCARD jj Florida | S23.00 ACCOUNT NO. tXPIRATiON DATE * Annual SIGNATURE | Subscription L USA 14 • Week of June 3-9, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER The students will be able to check on NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT ENVIRONMENT their plants in the coming years, measuring OF ORDINANCE 04-008, 04-009 and 04-011 their growth, learning about their natural CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA By Richard Finkle history and observing how they are connect- First graders from The Sanibel School ed within the ecosystem of our interior wet- spent a mid-May afternoon planting at The lands and mid-island ridges. The Sanibel City Council will meet and have a Second Reading and Public The first graders plants included wild Hearing June 15, 2004 at Sanibel City Hall in the Council Chambers Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's Pick Preserve. The students started the cotton, necklace pod, and wild olive. (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, at 9:30 a. m. to consider SCCF's Pick Preserve, located across the proposed enactment of the following ordinance(s) to be titled: plants from seed as kindergartners and were excited and anxious about finally planting street from The Sanibel School, and has proven to be an ideal learning site, an out- a. ORDINANCE 04-008 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE their plants. III, "LEGISLATIVE", SECTION 3.16, "PLANNING COMMISSION", OF THE SANIBEL CITY CHARTER (AS CODIFIED); PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION; PROVIDING THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION SHALL CONSIST OF SEVEN (7) UNSALARIED RESIDENTS OF THE CITY APPOINTED BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE COUNCIL; PROVIDING THAT PLANNING COMMISSION- ERS SHALL BE APPOINTED TO THREE-YEAR TERMS ON A STAG- GERED BASIS; PROVIDING THAT A PLANNING COMMISSIONER MAY BE REMOVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ONLY FOR INCAPACITY TO SERVE (REPEATED ABSENCES OR A MEDICAL CONDITION INTER- FERING WITH PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES), OR FOR CAUSE, AND IN THE LATTER CASE ONLY AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING, WITH NOTICE POSTED IN ISLAND NEWSPAPERS; ESTABLISHING AN ELECTION DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 7.01(A) OF THE SANIBEL CITY CHAR- TER (AS CODIFIED) FOR THE ELECTORATE TO VOTE UPON THE PRO- POSED AMENDMENT TO THE SANIBEL CITY CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION BY THE LEE COUNTY SUPER- VISOR OF ELECTIONS; PROVIDING BALLOT LANGUAGE; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CANVASSING OF RESULTS; PROVID- ING FOR ELECTION AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDMENTS UPON REFERENDUM APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Photo by Richard Finkle (Vice Mayor Walsh) Sanibel School first graders learn about plantings at Pick Preserve.

b. ORDINANCE 04-009 ORDINANCE PROPOSING AN AMEND- Richard Finkel, Environmental Educator door classroom where environmental edu- MENT TO ARTICLE III, "LEGISLATIVE", TO ADD A NEW SECTION with The Conservation Foundation, helped cation is integrated into the curriculum of 3.10.4 TO THE SANIBEL CITY CHARTER (AS CODIFIED) TO BE ENTI- the young students plant the seeds last year The Sanibel School. TLED "ORDINANCES INCREASING PERMITTED HEIGHT OF BUILD- and was with them again on this recent May Additional information about the ING^)"; PROVIDING THAT ACTIONS TO INCREASE THE PERMITTED afternoon to choose a suitable spot to plant SCCF's Pick Preserve and Environmental HEIGHT OF A BUILDING OR BUILDINGS AS ESTABLISHED IN THE their plants and help them with their planting. Education can be obtained by calling the SANIBEL PLAN AS OF MAY 4, 2004, MAY BE TAKEN BY THE CITY nature center at 472-2329. ONLY BY ORDINANCE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE ELEC- at this time, or may TORS AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION OR A SPECIAL ELECTION BEACH STORIES 2 wait until he settles CALLED FOR SUCH PURPOSE; PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION FOR Beachcombers, beware! Especially if on her back and then TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES OR FACILITIES; PROVIDING AN passes the fish to her. EXCEPTION FOR A ONE-STORY INCREASE IN HEIGHT IN THE EVENT you phoose to walk from Bowman's Beach eastward. As you bend to pick up a shell If the male's ad- OF DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION IN THE EVENT SUCH INCREASED vances are rejected he HEIGHT IS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE FLOOD REG- treasure or just stand to admire one, listen to the "kedeek, kedeek, kedeek" all around simply eats the fish ULATIONS AND WITHOUT SUCH ADDITIONAL HEIGHT THE OWNER himself. WOULD LOSE A DWELLING UNIT; ESTABLISHING AN ELECTION you. It is the call of the least terns that are nesting in a colony of 75 to 100 pairs above Least terns are not DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 7.01 (A) OF THE SANIBEL CITY CHAR- what anyone would the high-tide line. You can identify them Bev Postmus TER (AS CODIFIED) FOR THE ELECTORATE TO VOTE UPON THE PRO- most easily by their broad white foreheads, call great home-mak- POSED AMENDMENT TO THE SANIBEL CITY CHARTER; PROVIDING black-tipped yellow bills, and yellow legs. ers. In fact, their 1.2 FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION BY THE LEE COUNTY SUPER- If you disturb the least terns while they inch- long eggs often lay out on the sand VISOR OF ELECTIONS; PROVIDING BALLOT LANGUAGE; PROVIDING are loafing near water's edge, all you will without even a small depression to cradle FOR NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CANVASSING OF RESULTS; PROVID- get from them is the call as they fly off. But them. The buff-colored eggs are speckled ING FOR ELECTION AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDMENTS UPON if you approach too close to the nesting with brown and are perfectly camouflaged REFERENDUM APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. colony, watch out. These little nine-inch on the sand. Two is the usual clutch size. (Vice Mayor Walsh) terns, the smallest of the 17 tern species Their incubation time is three weeks, mak- found in North America, become fighter ing it shorter than that of the snowy plovers, c. ORDINANCE 04-011 AMENDING THE SANIBEL CODE, PART II, pilots and will take direct aim at your head. but not nearly as short as, for example, red- SUBPART B. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 126. ZONING, If they are really upset, their call will bellied woodpeckers (12 days). The chicks ARTICLE XVI. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, DIVIS1ON2. WULFERT become a harsh "chit-chit-chit, zreeek" and are born with down and can walk about POINT PROPERTY, AMENDING SECTION 126-1449. MASTER DEVEL- your best plan of action is to put some dis- shortly after the down dries. They are not as OPMENT PLAN, IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE GOLF COURSE PRACTICE tance between you and the nest colony. independent as snowy plover chicks, how- Fortunately, they aren't quite as aggressive ever, as they depend on their parents for FACILITY TO BE LOCATED ON A PLATTED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDEN- food. I guess it's a little hard to find fish TIAL LOT, THAT BEING LOT 78, PHASE 3 OF THE SANCTUARY AT as Arctic terns. I had a friend up north with a permanent part in his hair - put there by an before you can fly. WULFERT POINT; AND THE CLUBHOUSE AND RELATED FACILITIES Nesting on sandy beaches is not without TO BE LOCATED ON A PLATTED ZERO-LOT LINE SINGLE FAMILY tern, while he monitored them on Gull Island in Long Island Sound. its hazards. Ghost crabs that dare to RESIDENTIAL LOT, THAT BEING LOT VI, PHASE 2A OF THE SANCTU- encroach on the nest colony are vigorously ARY AT WULFERT POINT; AND SECTION 126-1450 DENSITY, TO dive-bombed. The eggs are also vulnerable AMEND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS TO REFLECT pjaiiiwpJiBSiipiawtasiitiii i§i§ Si to predators like snakes and raccoons. THE DENSITY REDUCTION ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONVERSION OF •PI Chicks learn to crouch in little depressions THE PERMITTED USE OF LOT 78, PHASE 3 FOR GOLF COURSE USE hMh • or hide under vegetation when danger is AND LOT VI, PHASE 2A FOR CLUBHOUSE SITE USES; AND SECTION INI near. One of their more vulnerable times is 126-1451. PERMITTED USES, IN ORDER TO PERMIT A SHORT GAME when a parent comes in with a fish. Hunger PRACTICE AREA AS PART OF THE GOLF COURSE AND RELATED overshadows caution as the chick runs FACILITIES AD A BEAUTY/SPA USE AS PART OF THE CLUBHOUSE Ml toward the parent. I've watched a red-shoul- AND RELATED FACILITIES; AND SECTION 126-1452. REQUIRED CON- dered hawk Use such an opportunity to take m chicks. DITIONS, IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA OF NIK maSmifcwia* THE ATTACHED AND DETACHED CLUBSITE STRUCTURES TO BE Chicks become fledglings in about 25 Photo by Clair Postmus days. By this time their down is replaced by INCREASED AND TO REQUIRE 20'DEEP VEGETATION BUFFERS Least Tern with chick ALONG THE PROPERTY LINES OF LOT 78, PHASE 3 AND LOT VI, feathers that show a pattern of gray and buff. PHASE 2A THAT ABUT RESIDENTIAL USES; AND SECTION 126-1454. Parents actually teach their young to fish. GENERAL CONDITIONS, IN ORDER TO PERMIT ADDITIONS TO THE Least terns are summer residents along First a parent flies over a hunger fledgling, the East Coast from Florida to New England dangling a fish. Next the parent flies out CLUBHOUSE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHORT GAME PRAC- over the water. The parent will repeat this TICE AREA TO BE ISSUED AS SHORT-FORM DEVELOPMENT PER- and along the Gulf Coast, including Sanibel, arriving here from South America the begin- until the fledgling flies after the parent who MITS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT then drops the dazed fish in the water so the AND SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ning of April. They seek out sparsely vege- tated sandy beaches for their colonies. A fledgling can pick it up. An effective method few years ago their main colony on Sanibel of teaching, it seems. Said proposed ordinance(s) are on file and may be inspected by the public at was at the foot of Clam Bayou near Blind Least terns are an endangered species the City Clerk's office, Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. Pass. Now with plants covering much of due mostly to loss of habitat. Sometimes All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the that area, the terns have moved to the east desperation drives them to nest on the flat proposed ordinances. If a person decides to appeal a decision made by Council end of Bowman's Beach where large areas roofs of large buildings - the K-mart on on any matter considered at this meeting/hearing, such person may need to have been roped off to protect their nests. McGregor and the former Jacobson's store ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, to include the testi- 1 like to sit on the sand and watch, from a in Bell Tower Mall, for example. The dan- mony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. distance, the activity in the tern colony. ger here, of course, is that the chicks will fall Often at least a part of the courtship ritual from the unprotected edges. A few years In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a can be observed. A male flies over prospec- back, K-mart actually put wire up along the special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Jim tive mates with a silvery minnow in his bill. edges to safeguard the chicks. Isom, Manager of Administrative Services no later than one day prior to the pro- He lands near a female and walks around While you are enjoying the warm sun- ceedings. Telephone 239-472-3700 for assistance. If hearing impaired, tele- her dangling the fish. If the female is recep- shine, the sparkling water, the Florida blue phone the Florida Relay Service number 711. tive lo this attention, she lowers and stretch- sky and the endless seashells, be aware of es out her neck. The male may offer the fish the many beach stories that are unfolding ISLAND REPORTER • Week of June 3 - 9, 2004 • 15 island REPORTER CAMIRCI AMn rADTlUA Cl

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Keys. But it was a strange looking osprey. In fact, it was a LOOKING BACK Except for the fact that Captiva was blended into three-foot replica of a big, fat bright yellow wild turkey Punta Gorda for a while and giant "Kids Play" words with his wattle wagging in the Gulf breeze. remained bare in the panhandle, you could have used the Brown set out to discover just who might have map for routing purposes. "turkeyed" him. Dalton said every square foot of pennies represented His first suspect was Dean Skaugstad, board president some $250, and the Tallahassee area alone was worth of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and June 1,1979 more than $800. Almost half of the pennies were col- organizer of the Hammerheads, a volunteer group of car- lected from Kids Play containers located at Bailey's penters on the island. Brown figured Skaugstad had Jerry's and island banks. knowledge of the box and expertise on how to get the turkey to the platform. When interrogated, Skaugstad said, "Hmmmm. I am About half the auction was there to urge action, and completely puzzled by this. I do know the background the other half to say no action was needed at last 10 years behind the osprey platform, .but that's it. Lena's dad Thursday's public meeting on moderate cost housing. came from Sweden to visit and made the nest box while The meeting was called by the city's committee on mod- June 3,1994 he was here. He was going to put it up but needed help. erate cost housing to gather ideas from the island's resi- Friends of Dahmer establish memorial Stave asked me to put the box up so I was happy to help dents on the subject. out." "We are here to listen to you tonight," Committee If love and caring could be gathered f rom the grains Chairman and Councilman Zee Butler told the audience. of sand on the beach, an enormous castle would stand on The controversial topic drew about 50 persons, many Captiva for Jory Dahmer. Built by more friends than he of whom said they needed affordable housing on the probably knew he had, the imaginary castle would be the ->/wv* island. Others at the meeting asked why those needing culmination of a labor of love from the employees of June 5, 2003 housing could not live on the mainland. local shops and restaurants, residents and all of those Maggie Emmons pointed out that many people com- who remember Dahmer. It would be the result of many a mute an hour or more to New York City everyday. She strong hand lent in a time of bitter sadness, grief and asked why island employees could not do the same, questioning. In contrast to sentiments on their neighboring island, arguing that providing island housing for employees The communities of Captiva and Sanibel came a recent survey of Captiva residents showed a marked would be essentially that same as subsidizing island together this week in support of one another in the midst preference for a fixed span bridge as a replacement for businesses. of a horrendous crime against not only one individual, the Sanibel Causeway. City Hall secretary Lynn Bogue objected to the idea but the community. Within hours of the tragedy, several The survey was conducted by the Captiva Property that employees should commute because the area does restaurants had begun a collection to lessen the expens- Owners Association, which sent out more than 600 e- not have the public transportation systems which most es of Dahmer's loved ones and to donate an underprivi- mails. Residents were asked to pick one of three choices large cities have. She added that most island employees leged children's fund for baseball. By Tuesday evening, for the proposed replacement options for the Causeway, are not paid enough to cover the cost of commuting. 'Tween Waters alone had raised over $600. including a fixed span bridge, high-rise bridge, a mid- level drawbridge or a low-level drawbridge similar to existing structure. Recipients were also invited to include comments. Out of the 600 plus surveys, 169 people responded with 106 choosing the fixed span, 43 the low-rise draw- May 31,1984 June 3,1999 bridge and 20 selected the mid-level drawbridge. The Marina may abolish Hve-aboards survey results along with comments, were to be for- An osprey of a different color warded to Lee County Commissioner Bob Janes. As of press time, Janes said he had not yet seen the Live-aboard boat slips on Sanibel are as rare as in- Very seldom would anything happen on Sanibel that expensive beach front property. If a move continues, boat survey and its results. qualifies as material for "Unsolved Mysteries." "Nothing will be decided by the (Board of County dwellers on Sanibel may be history. The move to abolish However, Councilmember Steve Brown has found him- live-aboards is directed towards the only place where it is Commissioners) until after the study has been complet- self seeking the that answer to the mysterious appear- ed — that's another couple months away. We always legally permitted on the island, the Sanibel Marina. ance of a non-native bird at his home. "It's like breaking up a family," said Captain Bob appreciate receiving comments," Janes said. When Brown woke up last Thursday morning arid Most comments favoring the high fixed span bridge Williams, who has lived on board his boat at the Sanibel looked out from his balcony toward the Gulf, much to Marina for seven years. He and three others were recently centered around the lower cost and increased flow of his surprise, there was a bird nesting in his wife Lena's traffic. served eviction papers by a Lee County Deputy Sheriff. long-empty osprey platform. They were told to be out of the marina in five days or sub- mit a written challenge to the notice and prepare to go to court. They plan to have their day in court. [WEDNESDAY PRIME TIME ~ JUNE 9, 2004 Paul Burkell plans to be in court tomorrow. He has no 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 9:00 I 9:3010:00110:30 11:00 11:30 attorney and will represent himself. "I don't feel like I B3 NBC News NBC News Fortune Jeopardy! Last Comic (NMS) (cc) Law & Order (S) fee) News Tonight S3 PBS News Business News-Lehrer Andy Williams: My Favorite Duets Yanni's Visions of Greece Charlie Rose (N) (S) (cc) should run away from this thing," he said. 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We all • Changes of clothing, shoes, and socks ond year for the Scholarship Program for need to be prepared, and the Lee County High School Seniors to be offered by the Chapter of the American Red Cross • Infant and baby needs (formulas, baby Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center and encourages everyone to make plans should food, and diapers) Encore Senior Village. they need to evacuate their home— • Personal hygiene items including tow- Seniors from local high schools and whether it's for a hurricane or other emer- els, wash cloths, toothbrush and tooth recent graduates were invited to submit an gency. Everyone needs to be aware of paste, soap, etc. application for a $1,000 scholarship. Each whether their house is safe from flooding • Flashlight, transistor radio, and extra applicant was asked to write a narrative and able to withstand high winds. batteries about his/her positive experience with a If it is determined you will need to relo- • Non-destructive toys for children family member or friend who is affected by cate to a shelter, here are some tips. including games, books, and cards Alzheimer's disease or dementia. A panel of Shelters are not "hotels and entertainment Advisory Board members of the Dubin centers." They are opened and operated While You Are in the Shelter Alzheimer's Resource Center reviewed the for your safety and must adhere to rules applications focusing on the narrative as • The Red Cross will not have all the Caroline Adler, scholarship recipient, and regulations to ensure the comfort and well as the student's volunteer experience safety of all. You will be expected to help comforts of home. and future goals. with her mom (center) and Suzanne Abercrombie (left), Administrator of provide some of your own amenities. • Upon entering the shelter you will be "This scholarship program is an excel- Encore Senior Village. expected to register. lent way for our center to reach out to Make a Plan • Please help keep the building clean and younger family members by giving them an devastating, but can be a learning experi- • Shelters should be used as a last resort. sanitary. opportunity to share their stories about the ence which can bring you closer to those challenges of having a family member you love." • If anyone has special medical needs, • Please be cooperative and willing to affected by memory impairment," says Katharine Sali is the daughter of Louis register them with Emergency assist the shelter workers in making Dotty St. Amand, Executive Director of the and Barbara Sali of Ft. Myers. She is a 2004 Management. your stay there as comfortable as possi- Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center. Ft. Myers High School graduate who plans • If you need to go to a Red Cross shelter, ble. This year's two scholarship recipients to attend the University of Florida to study listen to local broadcasts to determine • Please be aware that you will be expect- were introduced at the Dubin Alzheimer's pre-med. She is also the Valedictorian of her what shelters are open. ed to remain in the shelter until local Resource Center's Annual Meeting on May graduating class. Katharine writes in her • Let out-of-town relatives and those who officials have determined when it is safe 17 at the Hilton Garden Inn. The scholarship essay "It is hard taking care of someone in will be concerned for your safety know for you to return to your home. recipients are Caroline Adler and Katharine the late stages of Alzheimer's and I think it what plan you will be following. • Storm damage may leave roads inacces- Sali, both of whom have a grandmother is extremely important that we thank those sible and conditions where you live haz- that take care of these people. It is a hard • Once in a shelter, there will be no tele- experiencing memory impairment from phones available for your personal use. ardous. Alzheimer's disease. job, and the people that do it deserve the Caroline Adler is the daughter of John gratitude. It's unfortunate how many people The Red Cross is dedicated to helping and Elaine Adler of Sanibel. She is a 2004 suffer from this illness, but all we can do is What to Bring to a Shelter In addition to identification and valu- make families and communities safer at Bishop Verot graduate who plans to attend try and be there for our loved ones going home and around the world. All American the Vanderbilt University to study psycholo- through this hard time." able papers, assemble the following items and take to the shelter: Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made gy. In summarizing her essay, Caroline The Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's possible by voluntary donations of time writes, "Grandma no longer remembers my Resource Center, a United Way agency, pro- • Snack foods and water for at least 72 and money. Red Cross chapters receive no name, but knows that I am related and spe- vides informational, educational, and sup- hours (things that do not require cook- government support. For additional infor- cial to her as evidenced through her standing portive assistance to individuals with ing or refrigeration). mation about the Red Cross and the assis- up and making a hug motion with her arms Alzheimer's disease and related disorders • First aid kit and manual. Medicines, tance it provides, shelter operations, mak- whenever I enter the room. This always and their caregivers in Lee County. One of including all prescription and non-pre- ing donations, or volunteering, call 278- makes me smile. I am thankful everyday the many services is our support program scription medications; if they need 3401, or log on to arclcc.org. that my grandma is alive and happy, and for teens. For more information, the Dubin refrigeration, take them in a small ther- through this experience I have learned that Alzheimer's Resource Center can be con- mos or cooler well marked with your Alzheimer's disease does not have to be tacted at (239) 437-3007.

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• East end, adorable 2-sided cottage ' Open living on the Gulf • Incredible riverfront property • The perfect vacation home • Original wood floors, vaulted ceilings • Large screened porches • 222' on the Caloosahatchee • Pool, spa, office and decks • All new furniture, charm galore • Beach access • 325' dock & a reflection pool from the 1920s • Exquisite 5 bedroom, 5 bath home • Totally redone in 2003 • 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath • 2 existing homes • $165,000 in rentals in 2003 $699,000 (104810) $1,370,000 on N. Captiva (104275) $3,988,000 in Ft Myers 004685) $2,095,000 (104260) Jim Hall • 472-5187 x 215 Sharon Craven • 472-5187 x 292 Susan Dunn • 472-5187 x 238 Karen Bell • 472-7800 x 270

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• Very near the beach • Set back, wraparound porch • 3 bedroom, 3 bath Gulf front complex • A6 Sanibel Arms West • Historic olde Sanibel • 2 bedroom, 2 bath + den as 3 bedioom 1 Beautiful remodeled kitchen • Pietty, lemodeled & tiled throughout • Walk to shops and restaurants • Excellent floot plan over 1,400 sq ft • Fully furnished • 2 bedroom, 2 bath, very nicely furnished • Caged & elevated pool • If you like Gulf views this is for you » Oveilooking pool & Gulf • Man} improvements $819,000 (104792) $989,000 (104863) $1495,000 (102432) $535,000 (104876) James & Penny Hetmanek Robin Humphrey • 472-5187 x 218 Ruth Hamann & The Gerasins The Gaetas & Ira Ziatkin 472-5187x219/202 472-5187x235/236/232 472-5187x231/296

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Digital videos, websites, CAD- routered cubes, and celebrity photographs incorporating 1200 to 1900 separate images each are among the JOO-plus digi- tal artworks by Florida artists in Lee, Charlotte and Collier Counties as well as in Gainesville, Miami, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Sarasota, and St Augustine that are included in the historic June 4th to 26th Alliance for the Arts "Digital Imagination"' Exhibition. All 100-plus still, kinetic and interactive digi- tal artworks in the exhibit will be dis- played and viewable on laptop computers and monitor screens being provided and installed by the show's high-tech sponsor, FindWhat.com, under the direction of Brian Chaikin, Creative Designer with FindWhat.com and "Digital Imagination" "Jim Morrison" by Lehigh Acres artist, Scott Feldkamp, "Tropical Reflection" by Fort Myers Artist, Linda Griffin. curator and co-juror. Dr. Mel Strawn, composed of 1,891 images from Hollywood. University of Denver Professor Emeritus is the other co-juror, with both responsible tional art implements such as pens and experience for viewers. The monitors will ent fine art viewing experience. for deciding the allocation of $1,500.00 in inks or brushes and paints, some members be networked through a dedicated Professor Strawn, a pioneering digital prizes to be announced at the Exhibition's of the public (as well as some artists and Winterm server and will be dissolving dif- artist, himself, recalls his reactions to a Opening Reception from 5 to 7 PM, this critics) consider 'computer art' not real ferent series of images on each screen. similarly mounted exhibition he attended Friday evening, June 4, 2004, in the art. We know we're not likely to settle "Digital Imagination" is reported to be in suburban Colorado Springs recently: Alliance's Frizzell Gallery at 10091 that discussion, one way or the other with the first local — and possibly statewide — "It was the first art exhibition in my 50 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers. this first Florida digital art exhibition exhibition to use computer screens to dis- years as an artist where the folks attending The exhibition represents a firsl-of-its- shown on monitors screens, but we will be play digital art rather than show it hanging the opening spent their entire time looking kind partnership venture between the giving local residents and visitors an on gallery walls. It represents a quantum at the art! It wasn't the usual scene at a Alliance, Lee County's designated Local excellent sense of what's happening - a leap over previous "computer generated gallery opening, with socializing, chit- Arts Agency, and FindWhat.com, a lead- digital snapshot of the various kinds of art" exhibitions. The few such shows pre- chatting and holding snacks and wine in ing developer and provider of perfor- digital art are being' created nowadays. sented in the last two to three years have napkins that usually happens at such mance-based marketing and commerce It'll give the public something new, differ- shown historic images as vintage Polaroid events. They got into the art and stayed services for online businesses headquar- ent and important: a visual 'heads up" on snapshots or more recent digital graphics with it! All night! They didn't want to tered at Summerlin and Boy Scout Roads what they'll be seeing a lot more and more as hardcopy printouts hung on walls. So, miss a thing. They had to be forced out in Fort Myers. The purpose of "Digital of in the years ahead." even though the artists were using the because they wanted to keep clicking to Imagination" is to offer the public a com- Chaikin is fully committed to creating most modern hardware and software see rhe next images and action." prehensive understanding of the current a technically sophisticated exhibition that available to create their artworks, the Members of the public are invited to state and future directions of digital art. will '"engage and arrest the viewer-,' atten- "'hung-on-gallery-walls presentation" was attend "Digital Imagination'" (and a con- "As part of our mission 'to facilitate tion and ultimately challenge what they the same as any or all other ait shows. current Alliance Member Gallery exhibi- and nurture the creation, development, perceive as art." To accommodate the Visitors may have seen some new and dif- tion of "hand taken, processed and print- promotion and education of arts and cul- technical demands of setting up and oper- ferent design compositions and images, ed" Photographs by Bruce Gora) without ture' in our area," Louise Sennelf, ating the complex multi-media presenta- but most viewers of the displayed art did charge during its 5 to 7 PM Opening Alliance Executive Director, is pleased tion '"Digital Imagination" requires. not sense any "new feeling" about those Reception on June 4 or anytime during its that, "Digital Imagination" surveys, a FindWhat.com, as sponsor, is providing exhibits compared with others they might run through June 26, from 9 to 5 Monday recent direction in modern art. Because it the requisite server, laptops and computer have seen in the past. They certainly did to Friday and 10 to 3 Saturday. 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