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, i Michael Pistella Sanibel School building supervisor Nofman Mohr power washes the pavement in the courtyard Monday afternoon preparing for the first day of school. 2 • Friday, August 20. 1999 • Islander

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In our companion newspaper the Island Reporter, you won't want to miss announces promotions the following stories: To better serve our readers, the Island humorous," Martell said. "We must make high school after college, then returned to Newspaper Group has undergone the fol- sure that each publication is different and the islands to work for the Island Reporter. M How safe is the Sanibel School? lowing reorganization, according to Group that readers are anxiously looking forward After a stint as an assistant editor with a Manager Carlene Brennen. to each publication. national magazine, she joined the Islander H Island visitors — Who visits '~This is an intriguing place to live — this year as a staff writer. Sanibel and Captiva. and how do they B Scott Martell, formerly Editor of there is a lot of change, a lot of diversity, H Pace wrote news and features for a affect us? " . the Islander, has been appointed Executive and a lot of threats to our lifestyle," Martell newspaper in Pittsburgh before moving to Editor of the group, which includes the said. "It's our job to cover it all, and to help Southwest Florida where she was quickly • U Sanibel man 'files lawsuit Islander, Island Reporter, Captiva Current create a true sense of community." grabbed as a news reporter for the Island against city* , • - > "-• , and the Captiva Chronicle magazine. B Martell, after graduating with a Reporter. In the words of a former editor, * B.A./Literature degree, ended up selling Pace is one of the fairest and most meticu- hospital gm«w t fl Jennifer Workman has been pro- cameras, cruising timber and living on a fire lous reporters she has ever seen (from a holp youth-; stricken with cancer moted to Managing Editor of the Islander lookout tower in the late-1970s. He went statement by former Island Reporter Editor newspaper. back to school for two years of graduate Dawn Grodsky). Enjo> the Island Reporter's work in journalism at the Univeristy of B Pistella is a jack-qf-all-trades who "Fun Page." B Pattie Pace has been promoted to Oregon and moved to Sanibel in 1983 to has helped publish newspapers on Fort News Editor of the group. work for the Islander. He subsequently Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva. When worked for the Charlotte Sun-Herald, the editors are in transition, or on vacation, he • Michael Pistella has been promot- Fort Myers News-Press and the Pirate has often been the one to make sure the Mission statement: The Island ed to Photography/Design Editor of the Playhouse before returning to the Islander newspaper is produced — on time! When Reporter is the islands' official NEWS- group. three years ago as editor. The author of he's not asked to do "everything," he is the PAPER; our sister paper, the Islander, is Island Journeys, he also publishes the group's only professional the islands' favorite COMMUNITY "It's my feeling that, in this group, we Sanibel-Captiva Review literary magazine. photographer/designer. paper. By working together, the two have some of the best writers and photogra- fl Workman grew up on Sanibel. She In addition, the group is well served papers ace complementary to one anoth- phers I've ever known, and some of the best is the daughter of environmental consultant by such notable staffwriters as Arts Editor at; columnists — all who are interested in pro- Dick Workman (a former executive director Frank Wagner, environmental writer Anne viding reliable and fair information and of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Bellew, feature/newswriter Gwenda Hiett- interesting stories — everything from the Foundation) and Planning Commissioner Glemeiits and entertainment and feature very serious to the heartwarming and and attorney Judy Workman. She taught writer Jill Goodman. Back-to-school basics Getting charismatic Go back to school with the new Sanibel School faculty in getting-to-know-you pro- Former Huxters owner Karen McGee makes a switch to pearls and lace with her new files. store Charisma! of the Islands. —See pages 3,4, 5, 23 —See page 16 Summer rec snapshots Wagners review Summer is gone but not forgotten. Reminisce with a photo spread of summer rec Arts Editor Frank Wagner reviews "an evening of dance for the '90s with Demetrius memories. ^ . Klein Dance, Inc. at the Arcade Theatre. ••«# —See page 10 —-See page 22

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. .a,. ,f,...,— a KICK at camp — see page -zv. lake us home with you -— Call Beryl, 472-5135 Islander • Friday, August 20, 1999 • M Island Eye — the Sanibel School Back to school. new faculty By JENNIFER WORKMAN organizing and preparing for her students, can't have so much personality. Her laugh Islander Managing Editor and it hadn't kept her from being positive. It is, as they say, contagious, but her smile is Sanibel School seemed, electricity was a bonus to her—the more so. It's welcoming. It's spirited and Teachers What with teacher in-service meet- icing on an already pretty good Cake. it's warm. Kindergarten: ings, faculty meetings, adding a new grade And the fire in the art portable Originally from Colorado, Swartz has Mrs. Simmons and Mrs. Zocki with new portable classrooms, several new Monday night? Well, it was caused by an lived in Fort Myers since 1985. She is mar- Grade 1: teachers and staff members and a fire in the electrical problem with the air conditioner, ried and has been, to the same person, for 26 Mrs. Manzella and Mrs. Kamosa art portable, Principal Barbara VonHarten reported Sanibel Fire Control District Chief years. And she has two sons. "My oldest is a Grade 2: had a pretty hectic week-before-the-first- P. Charles Fredrick. But that too was han- West Point graduate which I think is news- Ms. Mumm and Mrs. Sanders week-of-school. "This week I'm so busy," dled. VonHarten got an early Tuesday morn- worthy," she said. Her second son, having Grade 3: she said, "But my calendar's empty for the ing e-mail from the school district that said gone to school at the University of Mrs Fink and Mrs. Wappes first week of school." they were already looking for a new Wyoming, is relocating to Santa Fe to pur- Grade 4: So, as VonHarten ran from meeting to portable to bring out to the island to replace sue a construction management career— Mrs. Crosby and Mrs Lombardo meeting and from office to portable, kids the fire-damaged one. that's newsworthy, too. Grade 5: and parents filed into the main office to pick According to the Sanibel faculty and It's hard to believe Swartz is old Mrs Darbyshire and Ms Brown up back-to-school packets. And, Susan staff, this busy week wasn't a matter of what enough to have college-age kids, but she Grade 6: Holly, this year's PTA president, was on else could go wrong, but what else could go insists that she is. It's also hard to believe Ms Taylor and Mrs Swartz campus hurrying to a School Advisory right. And the newest members of the she's been teaching for 25 years, but she Exceptional Student Education: Council meeting, a Sanibel School Fund Sanibel school team were all excited about promised that to be true, as well. She spent Mrs Nodruff meeting and a taping of a video back-to- the first day of school and excited about 20 years at the elementary level and the Gifted Program: Mrs Compton school message for Thursday's open house. meeting the kids. other five teaching middle-school. And, she Art: Mrs. Boswell The purpose of the open house, said Holly, became a teacher because she said she Curriculum/Technology: was for parents and students to meet the Bernie Swartz—Sixth "always, always" enjoyed children./'It was Mrs. Herman teachers. And, for the teachers to give a a natural thing for me. It really is a calling," Guidance: Mr. Howard beginning-of-the-year introduction to their Grade Social Studies she explained. "I take it very seriously and I Music: Mrs. Fancher classrooms—the classrooms they busily put and Language Arts want to be a part of making public schools Speech: Mrs. Judah together the first part of this week. She is part of a milestone in the histo- work." But in all the commotion, the feeling ry of the Sanibel School. Bernie Swartz, What do you do for fun? I still enjoy What's your pet peeve? I don't like at the school was excited,, positive and along with Louise Taylor, will teach the first the dogs that eat the homework. That's my eager. The teachers beamed as they greeted sixth-grade class. snow skiing. There's no mountains around here, but we do get away...I really enjoy gar- pet peeve. And I wanted to say something each other in the walkways. "How was your And, after a few about disrespect. I don't have much toler- summer?" they asked each other with rested minutes with her, it dening and I love reading. I like eating... If I had more time, I'd get more involved in ance for that. voices. Students who spilled over from the is clear she will What's the best thing about the Orst rec center, soccer or various other programs teach it well. "Not to archaeology... I love travelling. If I had time and money that's what I'd do more of. day of school? Just seeing in [the students'] asked teachers, if they could help out in be confused with eyes the wonderment—they're so fresh and putting classrooms together. They, too, Tony Curtis—that's If you could have dinner with any- one, who would it be? It would have been so open... Getting to know them is probably appeared anxious about school. And it his real name, you a pretty dynamic part of that. seemed that even portables without electric- know. Bernie Mother Theresa. If I have one hero in this ity and the fire in the art portable couldn't Swartz,", She joked lifetime it is that woman...She's someone bring the Sanibel teachers down. "I can hear after she introduced that I look up to, admire and respect, I hope Beverly Pierce— the air-conditioning," new sixth-grade herself. we get more like her in this world. What kind of music do you like? I Media Specialist teacher Louise Taylor said hopefully as she That's not the Her faint southern accent is leftover neared her portable on Tuesday. That was .only joke Swartz Bernie Swartz love it all. I love a little classical, a little from growing up in Atlanta, but the Sanibel the first sign she had that there was electrrc- made-—she's funny. rock and roll, a little jazz. I think music real- School's new media specialist has lived in . ity in her classroom. But the lack of elec- In fact, she's down-right amusing. Too bad ly enhances life. I did a little country danc- Fort Myers for 23 years. And 13 of those tricity hadn't kept her from decorating and every sixth-grade social studies teacher ing for awhile. years, she spent rais- What do you read? I have really ing her family. She | enjoyed some non-fiction. I like a balance of has a son at the: both. I really enjoyed Angela's Ashes last University of Florida Portable' fire summer and this summer I really enjoyed and a daughter at Memoirs of a Geisha. And children's litera- Fort Myers High [ ture...Shel Silverstein...and Dr. Suess. School. Family is What's your favorite dessert? A sec- very important to the ond helping of spinach—-I really don't like : even-toned Pierce desserts. Yes, I have chocolate every once in whose strength of | awhile, but I love vegetables. And potato character is revealed chips too. ••..•• in bits as she talks. What's the best advice you could She is instantly give your students? I want to give kids a friendly, but her real Rpuprtv piprrp feeling that they have so much to offer... Do warmth isn't felt Beverly Pierce your personal best and, from there, things will fall into place. until she's ready to share it. But when she does, it's worth the wait—and then her tone What's your worst habit? I procras- says she is no longer just talking, she is con- tinate. I want to do so much that if I don't fiding. She's genuine. get on the task right away, it won't get done. I have to work at that. She started teaching in 1976 and taught in Georgia for three years and then in What's your best asset? I think I Cape Coral for three years. After her Cape have some really good people skills... I hope Coral tenure, she took the time to raise her the kids will find me very congenial and family, but returned to teaching in 1991. AT LEFT:-The back wall of the art approachable. Four years later, Pierce decided to become a portable which caught fire Monday If you weren't a teacher, what media specialist. "I wanted more experience night oh school grounds near the would you be? I've always thought of [pub- with more children—a broader range," said ball fields. lic relations] and maybe in the traveling Pierce who explained that her son was a field. reluctant reader and she wanted to encour- ABOVE: A telephone, in the art What are you proudest of? My fam- age as many students as she could to read. ily. I truly am. I've been lucky. t portable, shows the effects of the Pierce got into education, she said, intense heat. What do you wish you could do or because of her own love of learning and her be? I would like to have such a notable desire to share that with others. "I always voice as Barbara Streisand... Sometimes I wish I could be a fly on the wall. Photos/Michael Pistella • SEE PAGE 4 4 • Friday. August 20, 1999 • islander Back to school from page 3 knew I wanted to work with children and be Bernie Svvartz said, "I don't see any bad She also has big wide blue eyes that seem to I like to watch the kids be excited with the part-of the learning process, watching them habits in Bev. She's so positive and so unbe- be anxious for the next experience or the new experience. grow and change." Pierce calls teaching lievable understanding] My kids would say next challenge. If you could have dinner with any- addictive. I talk too much. With her new job, Herman has lots of one, who would it be? Today, since it's my What do you do for fun? I enjoy vis- What's your best asset? I think I challenges. She is the new Curriculum birthday, I'd like to have dinner with my iting my family. I have two sisters in have good people skills, but I do think I Technology Specialist at the Sanibel School husband. He travels all week long so he's Georgia—they're all the family I have have a very positive outlook or attitude. The and is involved in designing the curriculum not here. left—and we're very close. And, a newly alternative of being positive is a place I'm for the soon-to-be grades seven and eight. What kind of music do you like? I acquired thing I do for fun is hunting. not willing to go. This year, she will teach the sixth grade like all kinds. My all-time favorite is proba- People tend to misunderstand hunting, but I If you weren't an educator, what technology class and assist with the kinder- bly the Phantom of the Opera. have an appreciation for serious hunters... would you be? I would probably be either a garten reading program. "So I'm not totally What do you read? Being a doctoral They're environmentally aware, ethical and psychologist or a therapist—some form of out of the classroom," said the 10-year ele- student, I read every night from a variety of moral... There is a whole serious group out working with people and helping. mentary school teacher. Tuesday, her first different books. there that's very responsible... I love read- What are you proudest of? I'm official day on the job, was her birthday and What's your favorite dessert? ing. I love reading children's books, and I do proud of my two kids—they've been really she said, "it's definitely been exciting." Bananas Foster. like working with the computer. good. I'm proud of the human beings But her new job at the Sanibel School What's the best advice you could If you could have dinner with any- they're turning out to be. is not her only challenge—she's also work- give the students? Read every day. one, who would it be? I love being able to What do you wish you could do or ing on her doctorate in curriculum, and, as What's your worst habit? I'm a very get all of my family together and have din- be? I wish I could write. I would love to be she should be, she's very proud of her edu- busy person. I probably do more before 9 in ner with everyone there. When you've lost a able to be a profound writer. cational drive—she's like a kid filled with the morning than most people do in a month lot of your family, it's important to do that... What's your pet peeve? Whining. the excitement of learning something new so I probably don't take a break as often as I feel the connection is important for the Whining is something I have to work very as she talks about it. I should. children. hard at being more tolerant of. And, apathy. However, there is something she's What's your best asset? I'm What kind of music do you like? What's the best thing about the first more excited to talk about—her family. extremely intelligent and very well-orga- Country then classical. Country music is the day of school? Seeing [the students'] From Chicago, Herman and family moved nized and I can think quickly on my feet. common ground my kids and I can all share. curiosity. They just want to know what it's to Sanibel three years ago. Her daughter If you weren't an educator, what I haven't developed an appreciation for the going to be like... All Kaitlyn is a second grader at the school and would you be? 1 would probably be a "rap" music. that curiosity just her daughter Kylie started school at the lawyer, but I honestly can't imagine being What do you read?-1 read a lot of bubbles out of them. Rabbit Road Center for Children this week. anything else than what I am. children's literature. In the summer I try to Between work and school and family, What are you proudest of? That I'm read at least one adult novel. Trlsh Herman has quite a few challenges for her in a doctoral program and that I finished my What's your favorite dessert? 1 love wide blue eyes to await, and she loves it. first residency and am currently in front of chocolate and key lime pie. Chocolate or Herman—• Her motto—that she keeps on her desk in the doctoral board to get my dissertation key lime pie and I'm happy. Curriculum plain sight—is "I am willing to make mis- approved. That's probably one of my great- What's the best advice you could takes if someone else is willing to learn est accomplishments next to my children. give the students? To not be afraid to try Technology from them." What do you wish you could da or and not be afraid to fail—some things you Specialist be? I'm not incredibly athletic. My daugh- learn the most from are your failures. What do you do for fun? I go to the ter's on the swim team and I watch those What's your worst habit? [Pierce Trish Herman beach and ride my bike with my children, struggled with this, but sixth-grade teacher has a lot of energy. Trjsh Herman and I love to go to Disney World and Epcot. • SEE PACE 5

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Tardiness. here at Sanibel. What's the best thing about the first day of school? I still get excited and ner- Louise Taylor—Grade vous about it even after all these years. Six Math and Science With easy confidence, Louise Taylor, Vanessa Lombard©— approached her new portable classroom Fourth Grade Tuesday. She walked with the determination Vanessa Lombardo, the new fourth- of a thinker—her mind on task. She seemed grade teacher at the Sanibel school, looks to have a clear sense like an elementary school teacher. She is of where she was young and pretty and has a smile that says, going, but as she "I care." She has a kind face and a soft spoke it became understanding apparent that she voice. She's the kind was also giving her of person you want full attention to the to tell stuff to and moment. Taylor is a ^ the kind of person focused person. And J elementary school '- it's nice to be the kids will want to I recipient of that please. focus. Lombardo, With 19 years who's been teaching of teaching under Louise Taylor for five years and her belt, Taylor said has lived in the Lunch 11 am - 5 pm & Dinner 4-10 pm she is still idealistic. "I've worked with area — Sanibel, k Reservations Giadly Accepted enough different people and students that Captiva and Fort it's always been a challenge and a pleasure." Myers—for 13 Vanessa Lombardo She became a teacher to satisfy her own years is an artist in her spare time and need for knowledge. "The field of education enjoys the creative aspects of teaching. "I Presents Our New has always been a way for me to serve my like working with the children—doing cre- own passion for learning while performing ative things and doing different things SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET a service for other people," she explained. everyday," she said. Served from 9 am to 12:30 pm • $7.95 Adults Originally from Jacksonville, Taylor Some of her flair for creativity is • Includes Coffee & Juice • $3.00 Kids 12 and under« has lived in Fort Myers for 13 years. Her exhibited outside of the classroom and in Eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, trench toasttfruitf muffins mother: is <• still. in Jacksonville and Taylor the Confused Chameleon—the eclectic gift and more! * $2 Mimosas &Bloo43?JWarys said she has "various siblings scattered .shop she and her husband, own on Captiva. about." Lombardo spends a lot of time there running And while her siblings may be scat- the store with her husband and said that IF YOU LIKE PHAT TUESDAYS YOU'RE GOING TO tered about the country, there is nothing while it might be taxing for some husband M scattered about Taylor. Her sense of self is and wife teams to work so closely together LUCKY THUM§DAYS evident and her sense of humor is promi- on a day-to-day basis, that it has worked nent—making it easy for her to enjoy the rather well for her. Everyone's a winner* I mercurial nature of a classroom. "It changes Originally from Texas, having a Roll the Dice for $$$$ off your check! from year to year and even from day to grandfather who worked at NASA gave Minimum order of two dinner entrees per table. One roll of dice per table. day—the situations and the activities and Lombardo an early glimpse into the space Offer not valid with any other discounts or promotions. the processes." program and an early passion for learning. The thrill of the endless possibilities of What do you do for fun? I love the space has never left her, but now she's PNAT TUESDAYS water. I love to travel, scuba dive, read, thrilled by the endless possibilities for her Every Tuesday from 4 pm until 10 pm cook, and eat. students. Enjoy any dinner entree If you could have dinner with any- regularly priced from 812.95 to $19.95 one, who would it be? I think Albert What do you do for fun? A lot of ait Einstein—not only because he was a scien- work. We go out in the boat a lot. We like to $ O tist, but because he was an incredible human travel ' FOR 1O ° being. If you could have dinner with any- Offer not valid with any other coupons or discounts What kind of music dp you like? All one, who would it be? That's a toss-up kinds. Classical, rock and roll, salsa, some between a bunch of different artists and jazz. It depends on the mood. astronauts. Any of the Apollo 13 astronauts. What do you read? Fiction. I like space... To have dinner in space would Especially Florida writers. But I also like be even better. true-life adventure stories. What kind of music do you like? I What's your favorite dessert? listen to everything. More classic rock and Tiramisou or creme bmlee with" raspber- roil and big band to modem music that they ries—as long as someone else makes it. play now. I flip stations a lot. (CORNER OF RABBIT AND SAN-CAP RD. NEXT TO THE ISIAND HOUSE) What's the best advice you could What do you read? Things about the PRESENTS island. Adventure novels. Poetry. give your students? To understand, that MM n • they have a choice and that it's their duty tc What's your favorite dessert? exercise it—that's the advice I'd give most Strawberry shortcake. EVERY NIGHT ENJOY FRESH OYSTERS people, not just kids. . What's the best advice you could STEAMED OR ON THE 1/2 SHELL V give your students? To try and be the best What's your worst habit? 1 /2 DOZEN...:..$2.00 • 1 DOZEN $3.75 Procrastination. Although it is the mother of person they can be. To work hard at improv- invention, not necessity. ing themselves and to keep reading. OPEN NIGHTLY 5:00 PM UNTIL! :00 AM What's your best asset? 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Familiar Face WEDDING BELLS Tony Reid — Pretty incredible Over the past year or so, Tony Reid Jennifer Hinds, has become one of the most familiar faces daughter of "Ding" to island kids. Reid, an assistant in both the Darling Refuge summer rec and after school rec programs Manager Lou Hinds and a physical education assistant at the and his wife Paula, Sanibel School, has become so involved was married on June with his job at the rec center that he has to 26, 1999 to Brian be careful not to forget to spend time with Arasim, son of his own family. Michael Arasim of Of course, that's not likely. Ask him about his wife, Debbi, who works for Cudjoe Key, Fla, and Meristar at their central reservations office, Joanie Whinston of and his three-month-old baby girl, Tyler, Cherry Hill, N.J. The and Reid's eyes light up. "To have a little ceremony and recep- girl is pretty incredible," he said. tion were held at the Of course he thinks working with the Sanctuary Golf Club kids .at the school is pretty incredible too. on Sanibel. "I'm always doing something with Jennifer is a graduate the kids," Reid said, adding that he orga- of the University of nized a football camp and just finished a South Florida with basketball program where 11 of the kids degrees in zoology from rec competed in a county-wide cham- and secondary educa- pionship. "We only had two weeks to Tony Reid throw it all together and 7 days to prac- tion. She teaches at tion. Mayb.e Reid will help facilitate the Camden Promise tice," he continued. Reid's team went up same kind of experience he had as a kid. against a team that had been playing Charter School in He said he was a quiet kid who finally Camden, N.J. Brian together since June and only lost by two came out of his shell in middle school. points. "I was very proud of them." Reid "Sports helped with that," said Reid who attended college in explained that he was more interested in went to the University of Minnesota on a Colorado and works making sure the kids experienced different football scholarship. "It gave me a chance for the First Union levels of competition than whether or not to do things and meet people I otherwise Bank courier service. they won. wouldn't have had a chance to." The couple is living in Spending time with kids, getting If you haven't had a chance to meet Lindenwold, N.J. them involved in sports and being a posi- Reid, stop by the rec center and challenge tive role-model is important to Reid. So him to a game of basketball and if you much so, he's in the process of getting his know any Familiar Faces, give Jennifer Special to the Islander teaching certificate in elementary educa- Workman a call at 472-5185.

I v i e • A South Fort Myers agency is at the Lee County Justice Center. They run It's Bag Day again looking for volunteers aged 16 and up to from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and both ses- Fun-A-Ment for Ever shopped without regard to price? assist with yard work, gardening weeding sions must be attended. For $5 a bag, you can do just that on Nature Center and assembling yard debris for the once-a- Contact Jennifer Simmons at 335- The Fort Myers Chapter of the Tuesday, August 31,- from 9:30 to 12:30. week pickup. Anytime Monday-Friday. 2146 for more information or to reserve Noah's Ark Thrift Shop is having one of its Coastal Conservation Association is spon- • A Central Fort Myers agency is space in the training sessions. soring a children's fishing tournament to seasonal Bag Days, and everyone is invited seeking animal lovers aged 14 and up who to come see just how much stuff you can get benefit the Calusa Nature Center & can help create cat litter pans from newspa- Planetarium on Sunday, Aug. 29. The Fun- into a bag and carry out of the store — pers, assist with laundry duties, and sort CPR Heartsaver clothing books, kitchen ware, jewelry, A-Ment is a catch and release tournament donated newspapers. Monday-Friday, 10 for families with children and is designed to china, athletic equipment, and on and On. a.m.-4 p.m. Course offered The Ark will close for the month of Sanibel Fire Control District is again introduce children to the coastal habitats of - • Another Central Fort Myers Southwest Florida as well as to the sport and September and reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 19. agency is looking for volunteers aged 16 offering its CPR course — this one on It is a non-profit organization run by The Monday, August 30 from 6-10 p.m. The fun of fishing. and up with computer skills to enter mem- Slated to start at safe light (early Episcopal Church Women with proceeds bership applications and donation bank course includes .background information on going to various charitable organizations. heart disease and risk factors. One person morning), the tournament will conclude information into a computer data base. with a picnic celebration and awards cere- The Ark is on Periwinkle, right behind St. Monday-Friday, mornings and afternoons. CPR and the management of foreign-body Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church. airway obstruction will be taught. The mony at Tarpon Point Marina at 2 p.m. Donations are the Ark's life blood and may course consists of lecture and hands-on' Nature Center and CCA memberships are \ be left on the loading dock while the facili- Guardian Ad Litem practice on CPR manikins, and includes included in the $20-per-child and $45-per- 'A ty is closed. skill testing and "homework" to read ahead adult entry fees -r- a real bargain! Deadline training offered of time. Comfortable clothing is recom- for registration is Aug. 20. Call Keith 4 mended because the practice is done on the McMenamy at 472-3191 or Steve Riedel on The Guardian Ad Litem Program is his cell phone at 707-4975. '4 YOUTH CAN HELP always in need of volunteers to represent the floor, and a towel or pad for the knees is best interests of abused, abandoned and suggested. At the Library opportunities neglected children before the court, social Pre-registration, payment and picking • Computer mobile volunteers will service agencies, and the community. No up a book are required prior to the class • Students who want to accelerate '4 ride around in an education-mobile full of special degree is required; what is most date. The cost is $10. For information or to their reading during the summer may do so computers to various low-income areas in needed is common sense, good judgement, register, call 472-5525 between 8 a.m. and 4 for one week more only by participating in the county to assist middle school children and a commitment to help a child. The next p.m. Monday through Friday. " Readers on the Prowl at the Sanibel Public master computers. training sessions will be on Sept. 17 and 24 • SEE PACE 8

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Library. The program continues through both China and Laos. The story centers Collector, has served on the board for seven Aug. 28. Children and parents keep track of around an epileptic Hmong infant and her SWFAS programs years. the amount of time the child spends reading family living in Merced, California. Ronald McDonald House provides wins awards temporary lodging for the families of seri- or being read to in time blocks of 30 or 20 All readers are welcome to this infor- The Southwest Florida Addiction minutes. Once a record sheet is filled, the mal group which meets for about an hour ously ill children undergoing treatment at Servjpes .{SWFAS) week-long substance area medical facilities and serves Lee, reader turns it in at the Library youth desk and a half on the fourth Wednesday of each abuseujj^y^nftpn; program aimed at young arid gets to choose something from the mys- month atthe Library. Trj'e grqup's corleadefs Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades people on Fort Myers Beach during Spring Counties. It is a non-profit organization tery prize box. are Jo Fernandez and Jeanne Fuchs. The Break was honored with three of the Florida Students may also take, Accelerated book selected for Sept. 29 is Rick Bragg's operated solely on donations of goods, ser- public relations industry's highest awards vices, time and money from the community. Reader tests on the books they read. There All Over But the Shoutin'. this summer. Kevin Lewis, SWFAS execu- are prizes for AR points, but the points may tive director, and Susan Bennett Marketing not be carried over into the school year. HONORS & Media, L.C., the agency's marketing firm, EVENTS • September is National Library received a Golden Image Award for the best Card Sign-Up Month. One of the most Gooderham achieves public service program in the state during Telethon at Miromar important school supplies of all is a library 1998 from the Florida Public Relations The Miromar Outlets on the way to card. Cards are free to anyone who lives, accreditation Association. The two also received a Naples will be the remote location for the works or attends school on Sanibel and enti- Kate Gooderham, APR, president and Golden Image Award for the best specialty 1999 Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. tle kids to borrow books, videos, audio cas- founder of Gooderham & Associates, has items in the state for Frisbees, beach balls Dedicated to the eradication of neuromuscu- settes, magazines and a lot of other things achieved accreditation in public relations : and sunglasses produced as part of the lar diseases, the telethon will air on FOX- from their local library. from the Public Relations S ociety of Spring Break promotion; the Judge's Award TV4 on Monday, Sept. 6. MDA Weekend at M^ The Spirit Catches, You and You America. Gooderham, whose Lee County- for cost effectiveness also went to them Miromar is Saturday and Sunday. Fall Down, Anne TFaidirriah's awafd-winning based firm specializes in full-service public because all of the specialty items were paid Participating stores will donate one percent book about the unbreachable gulf between information efforts, coastal issues manage- for by sponsoring businesses. of their total gross sales to MDA of the Hmong and American cultures and their ment and disaster preparation, has been SWFAS Hits the Beach for Spring Southwest Florida. Miromar Development medical systems, philosophies and prac- serving a range of clients throughout Florida Break '98 was credited with reaching more will make a $100 donation for each store tices, is the subject of discussion at the next and the southeastern states since -1986. She than 2,000 kids on the beach. SWFAS coun- that participates. meeting of the Sanibel Library book group has served as consultant to the islands' chap- selors and staff were out every day for 10 on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. Library ter of the Florida Shore & Beach days to provide fun activities for teens while Novelist featured Director Pat Allen will lead the discussion Preservation Association and serves as local educating them about the dangers of drink- Best-selling author James W. Hall, for this non-fiction winner of the National chapter Coordinator for the state organiza- ing alcohol and using drugs. Area merchants known for his stories of South Florida crime Book Critics Circle Award, the Los Angeles tion and editor of its newsletter. donated over $10^000 in prizes for various and mystery, will meet fans and sign his Times Book Prize for Current Interest and The APR (Accredited in Public games. Prevention messages were printed books at the Paradies Shops at Southwest the Boston Book Review Rea Award for Relations) designation is awarded to public on all the promotional items as reminders Florida International Airport tomorrow, Non-fiction. relations professionals who successfully for the kids to take home with them. Saturday, August 21, from l'l a.m. to 2 p.m. Fadiman, a frequent visitor to Captiva complete a rigorous examination that mea- His latest book, Body Language; will be when her father Clifton Fadiman was alive, sures knowledge, experience and profes- Stilwell elected available in paperback for $6.99. is the editor of The American Scholar. She sional judgment. Gooderham was one of The Paradies Shops are on the second 144 candidates nationwide who passed the Sandra Stilwell, owner of the historic says, "The title, The Spirit Catches You and Captiva Island Inn, has been elected presi- floor of the airport between Terminals A and You Fall Down, is the literal translation of day-long written and oral exams during the B. • - •• recent testing. dent of the board of directors of the Ronald the words for epilepsy in the language of the McDonald House of Southwest Florida. • SEE PACE 9 Hmong," an Asian culture with deep toots in Stilwell, a candidate for Lee County Tax

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administered Sept. 25. The registration post- Obituaries KIDS mark deadline is today. ACT Assessment Louise N. Clow, 92 In lieu of flowers contributions may scores are accepted by virtually all colleges be made to the Clow-Oden Scholarship At the Rec Center and universities in the nation, including the Former Captivan Louise Clow, 92, Ivy League colleges. The cost is $25. died August 8 at Shell Point Village in Fort Fund, Aspen Music Festival & School, 2 Baby swim classes are forming for Music School Road, Aspen 8t'6$l, or to the September. Contact Coby for more informa- The September test is only adminis- Myers. She had had a home on Gaptiva tered in thirteen states,;Florid^ among them. since 1957. ' v' : ';; ;-••:•, Sanibel-Captiva CohsefVafiorl"F6%TSiatioriv tion at 472-0345. .'•;•'• ; : Box 839, Sanibel 33957-0839!^ "'• •'-*"< The next nationwide test-will be given Oct. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on August Education Center 23. Students can use test scores to deter- 11, 1906, Clow was the daughter of the late mine academic weaknesses, retaking the Horace Edgar and Ella Louise Worthington. Aug usta Achilles picnic coming up , test later if they choose, and reporting only Newcomet, Moving to Chicago in the Schwab The Children's Education Center of , their highest composite score if they like. 1920s, she married the late James Beach the Islands annual family picnic isjsched-, The test measures English, reading, Clow in 193O.; Her son James Culbertson Augusta Schwab formerly of Schenectady, N.Y. and a frequent winter uled for Thursday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. It's a math and science reasoning. It is designed Clow died in 1988. BYOPaffair! to measure a student's academic achieve- , While in Chicago and Lake Forest, resident of Sanibel, died peacefully on August 12, 1999 at her residence in Bryn ment and the appropriate course level for Illinois, Clow was Very active with the Rush college placement. Rehabilitation Center, The Women's Board Mawr, Pa. She was the widow of the late Shots for Tots Henry Baldwin Schwab and is survived by Free immunizations are given by the For more information, including reg- of St. Luke's Hospital and The American istration forms and test locations, contact Red Cross. In the '60s and '70s she lived two children — Larry and Erriily •— and five Lee County Health Department to infants grandchildren •— Annie,. Peter, Emily, and children — birth to 18 years of age. your high school or register online at ACT's part of every year in Aspen, Colorado where website — www.act.org. she was a trustee of the Aspen Music Jeremy and Laurel. They are offered on the island at the Civic Festival & School. A memorial service will be held in: Center on Library Way the third Thursday ABWA scholarships i Mrs. Clow is survived by her daugh- New Castle, N.H. In lieu of flowers, dona- of every month from 9 a.m. to nqon. tions may be made in her name in support of The Sanibel-Captiva Chapter or the ter, Nancy C. Oden of Aspen and Captiva, Southwest Florida American Business Women's Association is eight grandchildren and nine greatgrand- the environment or to support heart, lung or brain research. accepting applications for scholarships for children. Christian Academy the fall semester. Those interested should The following schedule covers the request an application by calling Theresa Beach Party for ACT set for Sunday next few days at SFCA: Louwers at 472-5152: Completed applica- Aug. 20: 7-9 p.m.—Orientation for tions should be mailed as soon as .possible to Loggerheads Restaurant will host Entertainment will be provided by Jo grades 6-12 students and parents what is hoped will become an annual event, List and The Oysters with additional fun for ABWA, Post Office Box 1037, Sanibel Aug. 23: First day of school for all 33957—Artn. Theresa Louwers. Island Luau, at Santini Plaza and Fishtale the kids. Lots of giveaways and getaways grades; early dismissal (Elementary 8:30- Marina on- the south end of. Fort Myers ; , donated by local, businesses will be raffled Applicants must live or work on 11:45 a.m; Middle and High 8:15 a.m.- Sanibel or Captiva or be otherwise connect- Beach on Sunday, The location has a spa- off. A $20 donation buys all the food you noon) cious covered dining area. Hawaiian cuisine can eat with a portion of the proceeds bene- ed to the islands. Scholarships are not limit- ,' Aug. 26: 4-5:30 p.m.—Sports physi- ed to entering freshmen and are available to will be featured from noon until 6:30, with fiting Abuse Counseling & Treatment, Inc. cals. signature recipes prepared by area chefs. The annual Arts for ACT auction is people already in the work force, as well as Participants can take the recipes home as Saturday, Aug. 28, at Harborside in down- Date set for test those just starting college'; well. town Fort Myers. The ACT Assessment college entrance and placement exam will be

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o LI P T own Sanibel Rec says thanks, and farewell to summer camp The staff of the Summer Rec program the Friday lunch potato chips and Dick would like to thank the following people: Noon for special SWAT swim team instruc- Don Murray and all the crew at T.G. tion. Lee Dairy of Fort Myers; Kevin and the They would also like to thank all of whole gang at Dairy Queen of Sanibel; their special Friday guests: Bailey's of Sanibel for providing bait for the Mark Quinn of Caribbean Gardens; fishing program; Jerry's of Sanibel for pro- D.J. Russ of Rusty Roepke Entertainment; viding frozen treats and ice cream; Carmine Jean Baer for log rolling; Dave Monagas and Richard of NationsBank for the Pizza and-the Fort Myers Akido Club; John Fridays; Valerie and Rich of Mona Lisa's Storms and his World of Reptiles; Susan for making all the pizza; P.T.S. Charters for Porter and her puppet show; Fruit Loops the excellent transportation service with special clown; Skip Dunn and his fishing program; thanks to Bob Poelker, Gray and Tony; Lou Scott Conway and his sailing program; Hinds and Jeff Combs of "'Ding" Darling; Kevin and Jason with the Dunes Golf Thistle Lodge and the Harris family for the Program and Terry and Theresa with" the cookie donation: The Stiver family for all Dunes Tennis Program.

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nvironmen f Cx Outdoo p s about its increasing popularity, Park Superintendent Richard Ring has issued an Volunteers needed at wildlife refuge immediate moratorium on permits for new Volunteers arc needed for the rest of Also, volunteers who can start or expanded operations. Businesses now the "off-season" — especially on week- working in October are needed for the allowed to take visitors to Fort Jefferson and ends — foi the front desk and the bnok- same, populous in the New Center lw surrounding areas will be allowed to contin- slorc ai (he JN. "'Ding" Drilling: National Hdueation* especially on r-ndajs. The new ue operations for another two years while Wildlife Refuge Visitor C'enici. Shifts uin lcsourcc facility will be open seven da>s a park managers determine just how many from 9 a.ni. to 12:30 and .12.30 lo 4 p.m. week. Standard shiils m the fall and win- visitors and commercial enterprises the park Saturday through Thursday. Training is ter months run from 9 a.m. to noon, noon can handle. Only two toilets are available. provided. It's a great opportunity to learn to 3, and 3 to 5 p.m. —Miami Herald—5/26/99 more about the habitat we live in and the Interested persons should contact wildlife with which we share it. Plus, you the Volunteer Coordinator J.D. Bolden at Reefs damaged work in air-conditioned comfort and get to One Wildlife Drive, Sanibel 33957, call In February, crews laying the first of watch the progress of the new Education him at (941) 472-U 00, or send him a FAX several high-speed cables linking South Center. at (941) 472-4061. Florida to South America toppled coral reefs half a mile off Hollywood Beach. Damage Gas-powered back up to levels not seen for more than a was limited by the crew's quick-acting Watch/wash decade. It seems that sports utility vehicles divers, but the accident quickly attracted the equipment pollutes were permitted to pollute at two-and-one- attention of conservationists and govern- what you eat half times the rate for passenger cars. By the ment regulators and raises the question of After cars and trucks, the most prolif- time regulators woke up, SUVs constituted how to get the increasing number of A study conducted on 27,000 samples ic producers bf smog are gasoline-powered transoceanic cables — each as thick as a of food by the U.S.D.A. between 1994 and nearly 60 percent of vehicle sales. One of lawnmowers, air compressors and similar the difficulties California has in continuing soda can — through sensitive marine habi- 1997 found that peaches, apples, grapes, equipment. New regulations released tats. Hollywood is the regional center for spinach, pears and U.S.-grown green beans to maintain its downward trend in air pollu- recently by the EPA, along with pressure tion is the fact that there are large areas of transoceanic cables linking Florida to and winter squash had the highest pesticide from the Sierra Club, are expected to cut Europe, the Caribbean and South America. residues. Methyl parathion accounted for the nation where smog is not perceived as a emissions by 59 percent. In a related action, threat and automakers are not attracted by AT&T has proposed setting out more than most of the toxicity in the samples. The high a Federal appeals court has ordered the EPA 20 artificial reefs to offset damage done by score for U.S. winter squash was due most- the idea of producing two kinds of cars — to enforce the rules mandated by Congress one for California (10% of the domestic car future cable-laying operations. ly to residues of dieldrin, a carcinogenic in 1990 to reduce emission from medical —Miami Herald—6/15/99 insecticide banned 25 years ago that still and truck market) and another for every- waste incinerators. where else. persists in some soils. Researchers found —Earthjustice IDF Bulletin— —N.Y. Times—5/19/99 Material for Eco-Notes was taken that U.S. crops were more contaminated Spring 1999 from Environmental Update, a monthly pub- than imports and processed foods cleaner lication by Bob Slayton. Slayton is a retired than fresh. The report recommends buying Lovin' 'em to death Smog levels rising Last year, 74,000 people visited the physician who serves as Conservation organic food, thoroughly washing, or peel- Over the years since 1977, the worst Chair for the San-Cap Audubon Society and ing fresh fruit and vegetables, particularly Dry Tortugas — more than triple the 19,400 year on record for smog alerts in Los Who visited in 1989. This year 61 business- chairs the Environ-mental Affairs the "dirty seven." Angeles, California has made significant Committee for the Sanibel-Captiva —Common Ground—May/June es have permits to bring people to the strides in reducing its air pollution index. Tortugas, up from 48 a year ago. Concerned Conservation Foundation. 1999 However, last year smog levels in L.A. crept *p LIBERTY FINANCIAL

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Connecting Looking at the barrier islands of mi ill Nature SOUTHWEST FLORIDA By Jorge Coppen Biologist, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

(In part one, the author described several theories about the for- mation of barrier islands and discussed their vegetation and stabiliza- tion. Another version of this article first appeared in Harbor Happenings, ee D the newsletter of the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program.) Wildlife Diversity Southwest Florida's barrier islands contain uniquely diverse he moon was vibrant, hang- vegetative communities associated with their ridges and troughs. ing full in the western sky of Among these are both the harsh environments of beaches and dunes early morning. Fluffy clouds on the Gulf and the highly productive mangrove estuaries on the T leeward side; interior freshwater sand cordgrass (Spartina bakerii) sweeping over its face tossed lunar rays in all directions, some so bold as to erase marshes; and West Indian hardwood hammocks containing over fourth and fifth magnitude stars. Others, 300 species and some of the United States' most rare plants and ani- bursting with platinum light, skipped mals. These vegetative communities create a range of habitats across the sand. which attract a wide variety of wildlife. (Needless to say, not all these components are present on every barrier island.) Last night this same moon appeared The beaches on barrier islands are the most unstable, harshest in the eastern sky like a swollen pumpkin and highly variable environments of the entire island. They are and then rose brilliantly into the night. I home to ghost crabs, mole crabs, coquina clams, migratory shore- decided then that seeing it set over the birds, iems, gulls, skimmers and federally listed endangered species Photo courtesy of SCCP gulf would be equally spectacular so I including sea turtles that nest along the relatively pristine water- promised myself to get up before dawn. front. Other marine animals, largely burrowers of the surf zone, are How barrier islands emerge can be clearly seen in this About four in the morning, moonlight less conspicuous and may go almost unobserved. November 1950 picture which focuses on North Captiva and streamed through my bedroom window Cayo Costa. cajoling me out of a deep sleep. It also The quiet, shallow waters of lagoons and bays associated with held me to my words. Once into the night, mangroye estuaries support several kinds of seagrasses that provide nately, not always in that.order. Improperly thought-out develop- I knew I was in for a rich experience, but food, cover and shelter for marine life. The seagrasses, together ment often disrupts the natural exchange of sand, diminishes the what I didn't know was that I would wit- with the convoluted roots of the trees, serve as critical nursery areas storm-protection values of barrier islands, and increases erosion. ness a most exquisite pas de deux. for more than 70 percent of Florida's recreationally and commer- Dunes and berms, even mangroves, are sometimes leveled to cially important fishes, crustacean and shellfish. Hence, the term A steady breeze had sculpted the accommodate buildings placed on what is essentially shifting sand "cradle of the ocean" was coined. Because mangroves almost con- close to the water. It may be beautiful, but this is not a safe envi- water into wavelets as far as my eye could tinuously drop their leaves, mangrove estuaries produce as much as see. Silver glittered across their faces as ronment for human dwelling places. Critical habitat for sea turtles, 80% of the organic material available in the aquatic food web and shorebirds and other wildlife is lost, and bright lights from these they advanced toward the beach. Piling are thus considered the basis of the food chain. Serious declines in up near land they tumbled with a steady structures disorient sea turtle hatchlings that use moonlight to navi- fish and shellfish have been documented subsequent to the degra- gate back to,the sea. Furthermore, the use of beach renourishment cadence at my feet. And though they dation of mangrove swamps. reached for higher places, their strength to counteract the effects of development leads to a false sense of was diffused among the sand grains and Mangrove swamps have been given legal protection because security and may create its own environmental changes that nega- the molten silver seeped back into the they reduce storm damage. In addition, ospreys, woodpeckers, tively impact wildlife and water quality. surf. A little escarpment nearby served as herons, egrets, pelicans, vireos, flycatchers and other birds nest or Beach renourishment is, obviously, not a "natural" process the perfect perch so/1 sat downj faced into roost in the safety of mangroves isolated on barrier islands where and, by renourishing, we are arresting the natural beach dynamics the wind and closed my eyes. Its soft and predators such as raccoons do not have access. that are an integral part of barrier island geomorphology. The extra soothing energy sailed through my soul ,. .•'•.. Barrier islands also serve as migration corridors and winter- sand replaces what would have been deposited naturally down-gra- and I lay back onto the cool sand. The ing areas for many migratory birds. Sanibel and Captiva lie direct- dient, such as in Blind Pass. This artificial in-filling and present Seven Sisters were nearly overhead, but ly along the Atlantic Flyway, and wading birds, shorebirds and closure of Blind Pass may not be the result of natural processes (i.e., Orion rested in repose oh the horizon. ducks are amongst the most conspicuous migratory birds that win- a storm event), but it may indeed be removed by Surges associated Dust from falling stars fell like blessings ter or migrate through our chain of islands. with a storm event. before vanishing without a trace. All freshwater wetland systems on barrier islands are replen- The tidal mixing that would result from opening Blind Pass ished by precipitation and runoff and are-critical to survival for What a joy to lie there so peaceful- would benefit native fauna through improved water quality. But some forms of biota; Interior cordgrass marshes provide habitat for this is a "band-aid" approach that takes our focus away from other, ly! Eyes open I could see the waves obligate denizens of freshwater wetland environments including bulging up, arching over and then falling more valid environmental issues such as non-point source pollution, some invertebrates, fishes and herptiles (reptiles and amphibians). sewage influx, unnatural freshwater pollution caused by pulses of into a blur of mesmerizing eddies, their Periods of drought concentrate prey species in these wetlands and energy contained by the beach. Cloud water released from the Caloosahatchee River system, and the asso- provide food to higher species — birds, reptiles, amphibians and ciated impacts of the Sanibel Causeway islands on water quality. shapes became a study in itself. A unicorn mammals. Many birds that feed in the estuary during low tides will galloped by followed by an opossum with use these freshwater marshes as alternate foraging habitat when The issue of opening Blind Pass by dredging seems more a feather for a tail. A ship of magnificent high tides prevent efficient foraging in estuarine environments. proportions overtook both. related to convenience for waterborne recreationists and the direct The unique diversity of hardwood hammocks on the barrier All this while stars winked from benefits to tourism than to nutrient exchange, water quality and islands of southwest Florida attracts wildlife not found in other biotic health. light years away. Eyes closed, I could hear areas of the United States. Songbirds, including neotropical migra- the same waves rhythmically humming a tory birds (which have exhibited sharp population declines in recent lullaby that put me back to sleep. We must commit to treating barrier islands as places with high years), use the hardwood hammocks of barrier islands to rest and to ecological as well as practical value and remember that they are Sometime later the cry of least terns replenish fat reserves while in migration. Myriad warblers, vireos, brought me back to life. I sat up, stretched constantly changing in size, shape, and even location. In order to woodpeckers, flycatchers, blue^gray griatcatchers, American robins, preserve their cultural and historical heritage, to preserve their and turned to see if there were any signs gray catbirds, and other birds may be abundant seasonally.' of daybreak. First light was gliding in as beauty as well as their value as natural storm buffers for the main- gracefully as any swari. Tenderly the land, it is critical to protect the native flora and fauna. Limited dance began. The future development, tempered by ah understanding of the limits 6f and Three types of land uses are commonly practiced on barrier impacts to natural ecosystems, should be the golden rule. • SEE PACE IS islands —conservation, preservation and development —_ unfortu- 14 • Friday, August 20, 1999 • Islander

nviponmen t • & O u t J OOPS Unusual things turning up the HJaiiii The unusual shell is called a milk human ear. It always appears in the white The bonito and jacks ganged up on the moon snail. It's about an inch tall and has form, but occasionally a version with a light shiners, rushing to the surface and scattering the same body form as most of the others in brown exterior is found. the baits all over the top. When enough big the family, being rounded with a large open- Anyway, the perfect milk moon snail I fish do this, the water turns white with foam ing on the bottom right. found is only the second I've seen in over for a few seconds. The tarpon and dolphins There are three kinds of moon snails. 20 years of looking. The first one had me were much less showy as they fed, but some The most commonly found is the gray thinking that I found an albino shark's eye really big splashes could be seen. Several shark's eye. It has a bluish center and some but, comparing specimens, it's clear that the flats boats were looking for tarpon just off can reach nearly the size of a tennis ball. milk moon has a slightly different opening shore and found themselves in the middle of There is a brown version of this shell, also. and the center of it sits higher. This one gets the frenzy with crashing, splashing fish all It's one of my favorites and has a slightly put on my special driftwood display of over the place. raised body whorl. This time there is no cen- unusual shells. ter "eye" color. The Atlantic natica is the Sharp-eyed collectors can also come I was anchored on the beach and had third of the family and it's also a highly pop- up with the protective door the living moon a school of tarpon swim under my anchor rom time to time, even I get to ular shell for shellers because of the colorful snails have called the operculum. They line in just four feet of water. The bonito and find a few unusual things on patchwork color on the outside. There is a remind me of quotation marks in their jacks were driving the baits into a foot of the beach and, this past week, pattern running around the outside and there design and only are a half an inch or so long. water or less. Those of you who have fished turned up what at first is a center eye, but again without color. They can come in a light yellow or for bluefish along the Atlantic states know appearFs to be a common shark's eye but There is another of the moon snail amber color, and shellers wanting to make how this can happen. without color in the shell. Collectors would family which looks like a squished down their specimens look as natural as possible say that it must be an albino of the moon version of the others and it's called the try to match the doors to what shells they You can always tell when a major feed snail family of shells, but this time the all lady's ear or, in the small sizes, the baby's have. AH that is needed is a little cotton and is taking place because the frigate birds white shell is a rare form in .which all spec- ear. When you examine it from from the some glue and the shell will look as real as (sometimes called man-o-war birds) will imens are white. bottom side, there is a distinct form of a if it were found alive. instantly appear to pick up scraps from the Fishing News: I came upon a rather surface as the larger fish chop things up. We strange gathering of fish last week — tar- must have had two dozen circling over my pon, jacks, bonito and dolphin were all feed- boat in minutes. Another sign is a series of ing in the same place at the same time. oil slicks caused when the larger fish tear That morning, off the beach in the into the baits and, in the case of the bonito, middle of Cayo Costa Island, a large school throw up small fish. of shiners (bait fish) about six inches long were driven to the beach by schools of boni- It was one of those "you had to be Handling Island to and jacks. The tarpon were already there there" things which didn't go on much feeding along the beach and the dolphins are longer after we got off the boat to shell. also usually just off-shore. Usually each kind of fish has a territory and The bonito can reach 10-12 pounds, specialized bait they are after, but not that Real Estate while the j acks average half that. Of course, morning. the tarpon were all in the five-foot long cat- egory, and dolphins are big animals. Good fishing this week. JN obody can put you in to\ich with They all came together for about 30 the natural beauty and prestige of minutes that morning, and most of the Have a- question or comment? You Sanibel and Captiva Islands like Priscilla action was as close as 75 feet from the can reach Capt. Mike Fuery at 472-1015 or Murphy Realty. After all, we didn't just beach. by e-mail [email protected]. wash up on the beach yesterday. We've been part of the islands for 45 years. We not only know the "Sanibel stoop," we know every.stoop on Sanibel Read the Islander and Captiva. Every house, every con- dominium, every business location. So we can help you find just the right place. for all your And, since we are now a part of Resort- Quest International, America's premier resort real estate company, when it's time community news! for you to sell your island home, listing it with PMR means nothing less than world-wide exposure for your property. 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E n v i p o n m e n t & OutJ O O PS Nature Butcher from page 13 lyde Butcher's haunting photographs are as power- Painting pastels behind the tree line, ful as Marjorie Stoneman the sun curtsied to the resplendent moon. Douglas's words in evok- Lovingly, he reached down to her, softly taking her hands in his and then lifted her ing a sense of what the Everglades aie expectantly to himself. She responded about. warmly by sending streaks of mauves and blues and pale yellows across'the newborn Last Saturday, he was at the J.N. sky. They leaned toward each other danc- "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge '£' ing, their light one light. Together they soared through the brightening sky know- taking pictures and scouting out locations ing their time together would be brief for for the shoots he has scheduled for clouds heavy with rain began moving in September. from the northwest. One by one these shad- owy shapes began stealing moonbeams. Then they swallowed the moon altogether His work will be on display when the and he was gone. Rising en pointe, the sun Education Center opens for the "Ding" transposed the eastern sky into a kaleido- Darling Birthday Celebration on Oct. 16, scope of color. Those same ominous clouds and he has a master class scheduled for the now wore pink fringes and looked much following day, Oct. 17. less threatening in the light of day. The breaking waves changed from black ink to Photos/Carle en Brennen pale green, the silver of the night to cotton -A.B. Clyde Butcher, Refuge Manager Lou Hinds, and "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society froth. And,. I was changed too. I felt President Pete Ingham. renewed, refreshed and ready for the com- ing day. .

Nonetheless, I do have a confession to make. At that early hour, my cozy bed had felt pretty good and before I knew it I had dozed off for a few more winks. At that point, giving way to more dreaming seemed pretty good. But, before I succumbed, I rolled out, ready or not. "The extra effort will be worth it," I thought. Long sleeves and pants would keep the mosquitoes and no-see-ums at bay, but some repellent slipped into my pocket would be there just in case. As it worked out, the wind blew all the bugs away anyway.

So, "when is the next full moon?" you ask. " Next week." Check the paper. It Hinds and Butcher discuss angles and what may be seen The site of the new fishing platform being erected to prevent will list the times for moonrises and sets. from a particular spot alongside Wildlife Drive. further erosion of a popular fishing spot on Wildlife Drive. Check out those for the sun as well and you can plan your outing to include the best light play possible. Be sure to give yourself ample time to get to the beach to take in the splendors of the night. And, please, don't pass up these marvelous moments. It's live Reading the islander is the theater out there every single day. No advance tickets are required, but we do r have to get ready, get up and get out! Enjoy! natural choice for community news!

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There's charisma at Charisma By ANNE BELLEW says. "For so many years all I wore was blue Islander staff writer jeans; I thought I never wanted to dress up again, but I like it!" She's never done anything like this Neat stuff! before. "I have a friend from childhood who's in Pearls V lace and a few sequins here and the wholesale end of it, so I always thought I there... might do that. But this became available, and here lam!" Pale, lightweight, floaty fabrics... Her husband used to help out at Huxters but Bride's dresses, brides' mothers' dresses... he's not around much in this frilly feminine place. Dresses from the Titanic's ballroom scene... She laughs. "He was here one day — we only had . And exquisite little purses to go with all of one car for the day or some such life-complicating them, in addition to a huge line of more casual event. Anyway, he was sort of hiding in the back, bags. reading and waiting for me, when several mem- What a delightful store! And its name suits bers of a bridal party came in. It was a hoot! it perfectly — Charisma! of the Islands. These girls would try on something, come out and Karen McGee Charisma, indeed. It's one of those rare boutiques look, strip right there and get something else to try models one of the where everything catches your eye — the Lucy on! All I could do was pray he didn't sneeze or very popular silk Isaacs antique-y jewelry, the wonderful hats that something. Believe me, he'll never ever do that ribbon shawls. might even convince a diehard no-hatter that a again!" chapeau was essential to the overall look, the gauzy Papillon gowns and dresses, silk ribbon Some items, especially some of the-Studio shawls... two-piece outfits, while still upscale, are more "We have very similar stock to what the "everyday." And Karen plans to add a couple of previous owners. carried," says Karen McGee, lines popular with the 15-30 age group. who bought the business in. February, "sort of "Specialty shirts, for example. I'll be getting in Victorian and romantic. Much of what I carry is the Coogi line and Mother's Best shuts — they're special occasion clothes, and special occasions very unusual and have a lot of appeal for the are very important to the customer, so we do a lot younger set." of what I call catering to mothers or brides." Prices at Charisma! range from about $49 And she loves it. She sold Huxters in up to $245, but there's a storewide sale going on November — "The hours were just too much and right now with anywhere from 10 to 60 percent I was tired all the time" — went to Ohio for off. Charisma! of the Islands is in Sanibel Square Christmas, came back and felt she really needed at 2242-B Periwinkle, on the north side of the road next to C. Turtles & Company. to be back in business. '.This is a loto£ifun,"-she., Michael Pistella "Collectibles in Country Charm" mart Buy! • $79,900 New Shipment f ALE 9 Antiques 20%-50% OFF select items FEATURING Annalee Dolls • Lilliput Lane Cottages • Candles New Selection of Teddy Bears * Tiffany Lamps'Buyers Choice Lizzie High Dolls • Scatter Rugs •New Shipment of Antiques Sanibel & Captiva Afghans • Plus Lots of Collectibles MON,- FBI. 8-8, SAT. 10-5, SUN. 11-5 1446 PERIWINKLE WAY, 395-0888 We Ship UPS Spacious 3 bedroom/2 full bath House, near college in South Ft. Myers. LV, DR & Kitchen are great room style w/cattiederal ceilings. Also large family room (shown below). Fenced yard, deck and city water a plus. Call 768-6633

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ty. PMR's Susan In his new position with the South Chamber After Hours Rosica Awarded Seas Resort/MeriStar management team, Sega will direct the Operations Division, GRI designation including Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering, Retail, Landscaping, Rebecca L. Recreation, Golf, Tennis, Marinas and Reid, CRB, sales Sanitation. manager and vice Sega brings to South Seas a wealth of president of Priscilla knowledge with 13 years experience in the Murphy Realty's hospitality industry. Most recently. Sega Island Sales held the position of general manager at the Division on Sanibel MeriStar-owned Jekyll Inn on Jekyll Island, has announced that Ga. Susan Rosica has "South Seas will benefit immensely been awarded her from Jim's extensive work in the hospitality Photos/Michael Pistella GRI designation. industry," said Hawkins. "His leadership The GRI program is skills and work ethic will allow South Seas ABOVE: Nancy Irion of Coquina designed to enhance „ „ to move into the next millennium in provid- Cottages talks with Chamber executive a realtors knowledge Susan Rosica ing guests with the island experience of a director Keith Trowbridge at Monday of real estate marketing and teach skills that lifetime." evening's After Hours social at South will set them apart from their competition. Seas Resort on Captiva. It consists of 102 hours of classroom South Seas instruction. Completion of this program AT RIGHT: South Seas went all out, adds to Susan's recognition by her peers in recognized carving this ice sculpture for the event. addition to augmenting her professionalism. South Seas Resort was recently rec- ognized as an outstanding boating destina- Sega appointed tion by Atlanta-based Boating World maga- zine in their July 1999 issue. resort manager In recognizing the resort, Boating World noted that South Seas offered great at South Seas fishing, cruising, beach, marina, golf, and (I to r) Mary Wynne of South much more, setting the top-dollar resort Jim Sega has been appointed resort apart. Seas, Tim Shears and Krista manager of South Seas Resort, it was Kowalczyk of Sebrie Images recently announced by Fred Hawkins, man- Gasparilla magazine's Sandy Devisse, at South Seas, and Debra aging director for the Captiva Island proper- Shopper's Guide's Camille Kucaba and Joseph and Darin Henry of Captiva Island Inn's Sandra Stilwell. South Seas talk at the event. At The Lighthouse Cafe' It takes 700 hens working: "Real Hard" To lay 90,000 eggs a year d IIOlAf for The Lighthouse Cafe's- on "World's Best v '& Breakfast

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. . . - • • *.•. : liUSTAI.'Y Why the butterflies

reappearing during the more poignant other teachers already have butterflies and I moments in life. bet many of the kids will get a visit from the They surfaced last week when I was butterflies Sunday night. I thought about our named managing editor of the Islander. My new city manager, Edward Sealover, taking initial feeling was excitement. I was thrilled. over the helm of the city this past Monday. I was relieved. And I would be lying if I did- As soon as he and I settle into our respective n't tell you I was scared (that's where the jobs, I'm going to ask him if he knows about butterflies came in). But, I did as I used to the butterflies. My guess is, he does. do every year of school since the first grade—I held my breath to keep from chok- It's a strange feeling—those butter- I ing on the butterflies and I went forward. flies. There's a touch of excitement—like "I can only do what I can do," or "I've something big and good is going to hap- t's the beginning of another got it handled," were my mottos during the pen^and a touch of dread-—like something new experience," Sanibel past week. I took each thing one step at a awful and scary could happen. It's trying to -School sixth-grade teacher time. And while I wanted my first week to find the right lunch box to carry for the year Bernie Swartz said to me as she described be perfect, I knew it couldn't be. I knew and hoping your best friend doesn't have the the butterflies in her stomach induced by the some people were watching me and hoping same one. It's wondering who you will sit upcoming first day of school; "Even though I'd succeed, while there were others who with at lunch in the cafeteria and hoping you I've been teaching for 25 years, I always get were a little more skeptical, it's been quite a don't end up sitting alone. ... . butterflies the first day." whirlwind. A ver^y new experience. Me too. I always got "butterflies the It's like walking into an unknown first day of school—as a student and as a But, each time I felt a little too much room in the dark and hoping you will find teacher. Especially as a 23-year-old first- fluttering, I stopped to look around me and I the light. And it's like riding the uphill climb year teacher stepping out of college and into saw people all over the island starting new of a roller-coaster and hoping you'll make it experiences. There must be butterflies flut- hack down. It's intimidating, but it's excit- a class of tenth-graders (also known as a - lions' den). But butterflies are not unique to tering everywhere. I thought about all the ing. It's-starting out as a chrysalis and then \ students and teachers. When I left the field kids and teachers starting school come finally growing your wings. Maybe that's of education, the. butterflies, followed— Monday. I know Swartz and many of the why there arc butterflies. Jennifer Workman is the managing Special to the Islander editor of the Islander and she is very Workman, with older brother Michael, thankful for the patience, understanding posed for an off-to-school portrait in Need a and assistance members of the staff at both the driveway of their Sanibel homes in the Islander and the Island Reporter have 1979. Workman had the same butter- given her this week as she battled her but- flies this week as the Islander manag- terflies. Feel free to call her at 472-5185— ing editor that she had in the first- she welcomes your comments and sugges- grade—even if she did have a very tions. cool Donnie and Marie Lunch Box. CHOOSE FROM OVER 4OOO t t. e p s Visit The Wholesale Suppliers Of: What do you think of a waterski Voice your show? is it a fitting event for such a cele- Hand Knotted Oriental Rugs • Custom Design Rugs opinion on city's bration? Needlepoints, Chainstitches • Sisal, Antique Persians What is the opinion of Sanibel citi- anniversary party zens? Call or write the Recreation Machine Made Rugs * Tibetans, Nepalese To the Editor: Department at City Hall. Let the committee Washable Cottori Rugs • Chinese, Dhurries ; The celebration of Sanibel's 25th know yoOr -thoughts .0/11}^ ski sh<3w — ox anm'yersa^y. as a jCity has .been the jto'pic of any other cornrneat foa nfi^rt iiave. After eo^iversatipgtafjth^,lasi,itwO'City Council "/meetings. -* • " "*" •' ;f-v -j "•. '' . r Dj.ck Dowqes *' - DESIGNERS' A volunteer {noii'City) committee has ' , - Sanibel y Visitor been meeting, public invited, for several Naples - months and has come up with a program of Captiva Island Showroom events. This committee has made its report needs cityhood RUG to the City Council at its meetings referred 434-9584 to above. On the last day of the scheduled To the Editor: CENTER events, Saturday, Dec. 11th, is a party at A few weeks back, Scott Martell, then Gulfside City Park which includes a water editor and chief of the Sanibel-Captiva ski show. Islander, wrote that it was time for Captiva At these Council meetings, objections and Sanibel to join as one entity. It helps me to the ski show have been raised by several to understand why Sanibel continues to people as not being "Sanibel" and, as such, remain special and Captiva doesn't. Under (941) 437-6010 should not be part of Sanibel's celebration. the auspices of developer-friendly Lee Although all the meetings of the County, Sanibel's sister island has become M©n.-Fri 9am-6pm ® Sat !©am-4pm Celebration Committee have been open to shark food. Martell's insightful analysis of the public, and the Committee has solicited this sad situation gave word to what I have input from the public, little input has been been thinking for years. /Island Park Shopping Center, 2 Miles South Of Gladiolus) received. What is your opinion? • SEE PACE 19 •if"

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o U P t own Century sculpts for city's 25tfi

Guests are invited to attend one free meet- ByJeanDOWNES CoIIege/grad school ing annually; the second and consequent Special to the Islander scholarships available meetings are $5 each; membership is $20 with $3 dues per meeting. "y sculptures are friend- The Henderson Franklin Scholarship, For the meeting tomorrow, Saturday, ly," is the way Luc honoring retired Fort Myers attorney James -Century . modestly A. Franklin, Jr., is available to Florida resi- Aug. 21, the guest speaker is'Reference "MB Librarian Linda Tafel of the Fort Myers describes his artistry in glass. And the state- dents and full-time students of FGCU who ment is true, just incomplete. have completed at least their freshman year. Beach Public Library. Students must also demonstrate need, acad- With more than 20 years' experience Century is presently conceptualizing emic talent, and the personal characteristics in public, corporate, college, high school, the glass sculpture he has been commis- that will allow them to succeed in their pur- engineering and scientific libraries, Tafel's sioned to Create as a gift from the citizens of suit of higher education. master's degree in Library & Information^ Sanibel to the City of Sanibel in honor of its . They are also obligated to complete a Science emphasized scientific and computer* 25th birthday on November 5. business ethics course. To apply, contact the information retrieval. She will describe It was 25 years ago, on that exact Financial Aid & Scholarship Office, FGCU available resources, point out useful differ- date, that voters passed a referendum creat- Student Services, 10501 FGGU Boulevard, ences among area libraries and the princi- ing this island community as an indepen- South, Fort Myers 33965-6565 or call 590- ples of searching everything from a card dent city rather than an unincorporated area 7920. catalog to the internet. of Lee County. The celebration committee, headed by GROUPS Stan Kucuba with Recreation Department head Helene Phillips as liaison to City Hall, Writers to meet has commissioned the talented local artist to The Gulf Coast Chapter of the produce an appropriate remembrance. National Writer's Association meets month- "Probably more time and effort go into Special to thfe Islander ly at 9:30 a.m. on the third Saturday at the mentally planning the project than in the Renaissance Mall on the second floor. A dif- Luc Century holds one of "his heavy BSEE PAGE 1O glass vases etched with a tropical bird. ferent speaker is featured each month. Letters—— from page f 8 Who knows when a beautiful place Vision Statement, I believe reflects this. But green iguana that we sighted near our sea- becomes corrupted? You can say that as Mr. Marteli says in his column, Captiva Thanks to Afton wall. We have seen the creature several Captiya began to be destroyed when the first must also be included in some kind of com- times since," always near the seawall, some- humans stepped foot on its shores. It seems prehensive plan, since as long as it remains (The following open letter was giveji times grazing on small plants. ^Guessing at that it is in our nature to be anti-nature. We a part of Lee County, there is more of a like- to the Islander for publication.) her) sex and marital status, we named her do not design our cities with humanity in lihood that it will be destroyed. And a "Mrs. Green." mind or, for that matter, nature. We send destroyed C&ptiva will not help Sanibel To the Editor: developers in to destroy what was unique. either. All of us here at The Children's Your publication prompted several We build structures that blot out our sun- Education Center of the Islands wish to send reports to us of green iguana sightings on light. We create pollution that destroys our 1 do not wish to presume on the island out our deepest appreciation to the local Fort Sanibel, mostly on the western part of the eco-systems. We put up lights that blot out residents. Whaj:,do I know, after all, about Myers water company, Afton Waters, for island and, recently, of two adt^ijti Gumbo the stars. We create a noise that never allows living without sewers or living without other their generous donation of a Corvette this - .Limbo and behind Arundel's i&'-Bteartpf tie past spring. Their gift helped us reduce the us to be along with our thoughts. Sooner or conveniences? Yet, if I decided to move to a- Islands, There is speculation th£|?$on:xiativ£ , later, you go the way of New York City more remote island, I would be of the mind mortgage on our properly by a considerable gteen iguanas _ probably escaped pets —: where you can only eat one or two fresh fish set to accept some hardship in exchange for amount. are-making it in the wild on Saftlbel. a month because of the mercury content, being with nature. If youriritention for com- you can't use some of the beaches because ing to Captiva was to be closer to nature, It is people such as these who" help us Adding some evidence terthis. specie of the refuse, and there is a stink every- you'd better act fast before it is gone. Please continue to offer our special education pro- lation, this week we spotted ^flother green where. come to your senses, and don't allow greedy grams. Thanks again! iguana on our seawall about ffl feet from In this context, I can further under- developers to destroy it. Mrs. Green. stand what is happening to Captiva. Many All the staff at the Children's Center of you will not be happy until Captiva Island Please push to make Captiva part of The newcomer, whom we'fake to be a' becomes "Captiva City." Many will also Sanibel. Don't allow the landlubber city youngster, is about 10 inches long, active, rejoice when the west side of Florida looks (sub) mentality to take away this unique ' bright green, and apparently unconcerned exactly like the east side. Until we recognize nautical environment. I know that the true Green Iguana •by our approach to within 10 feet of it. that developers are one of the scourges of reality is our natural world and, if we wish the nineties, the insanity will continue. to better our lives and the lives of our chil- sightings continue Fortunately, there are still a few w.ho dren! we must live with it and respect it. JJWally Kciin understand that there is a better way to build Gary Perl To the Editor: •*" Sanibel communities by taking into account the • Brooklyn, NY '. A few weeks ago, you published on. environment. The idea behind Sanibel's your front page %pictur&0f a tw^-feotloag

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Century from page 19 actual work," Century explains. "But it will Because the 25th anniversary sculp- ompany • be nice. My work is around town and people ture is designed to be a gift to the City from seem to like it." For the city's 15th anniver- its present-day residents (just as the 15th sary, Century created the dolphin sculpture anniversary piece was), a subscription cam- THE MARKET that is on display at the Sanibel Library, and paign is underway for contributions to pay Now Is The Time To Sell those are Luc's cobalt windows that grace for the work. Phillips sees this as a "gift the cupola of the Bailey-Matthews Shell from the community to its city — its resi- We Have Buyers Waiting For Your Property Museum. dency." With so many realtors on Island you deserve the personal service that Wizardry with glass is actually what The exact cost of the artwork has not John Gee & Co. has built it's reputation on. Luc performs. His work varies from wine been established, but it will be several thou- glasses and decanters etched for the millen- sand dollars. Contributions in any amount, Check Out Our Customized Marketing Plan nium to kiln-melted sheets of glass shaped large or small, are encouraged. Checks Island Realtor Since 1983 over a thick wand into fluted bowls. Dee should be made out to City of Sanibel— Serage's nature drawings are an integral part 25th Anniversary and mailed to the Rec John Gee & Go. it's your house "SOLD" word. of the creations. One of his best-known Department at 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel feats was creating the process that etched 33957 or dropped of at the department the famed Viet Nam Memorial in office in the Civic Center on Library Way. Washington in 1982. ••: _The Islands' premier builder The first duty of government is to see that people have food, ,., since 1983! fuel and clothes. The second, that they have means of moral Read the and intellectual education. •-••,.. -JohnRuskin Islander It was in making education not only common to all, but in some sense compulsory to all, that the destiny of the free GEORGE republics of America was practically settled. PARKER for your -James Russell Lowell ING. f Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. • NEW CONSTRUCTION community -John Dewey * REMODELING • DESIGN Since all have the same needs and the same faculties, let (941) 466-5100 there be one education for all, one food for all. news! -Franc,ois Noel Babeuf STATE CERTIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTOR ^ •..,.-. CG-C007963 Islander • Friday, August 20, 1999 • 21 One Hmtksoit THREE GREAT RESTAURANTS p\ On Beautiful \ laptiva island

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,-*\ , -" . ' •> dance for the 90s By FRANK WAGNER enough to, if necessary, be interchanged Islander staff writer overnight. Two numbers from the first part of the program, Prelude and Before 1 Wake, were t's exciting to see a founding choreographed by Klein and danced by dancer and his company whom Carlos deBarros and Anna Preston. They you've never seen perform—a were far from the usual pas de deux. There group that you've heard a mixed were wonderful high and low moves with bag oIf interesting comments about but different bodily tensions. The association of about whom you still really know very little. the two dancers was always evident but con- It is pleasurable to report that stantly changing. Lifts were shared — man Demetrius Klein Dance, Inc. at the Arcade lifted lady, lady lifted man. Each shared not Theatre on August 14-.was a unique and only lifts but being hoisted (seemingly quite exciting discovery. It gave the New Arts easily) and carried to different segments of Festival '99 audience a fascinating look at the stage. the company's founder, Demetrius Klein, who bases himself and his company in Lake The centerpiece of the first act was a Worth. He has an unusually understated but' solo by Klein who performed with on-stage persuasive personality, a strong technique percussionist Buckley Griffis. Most cer- derived from many styles of dance — from tainly Klein's pieces are hard set, but there street dance to classical ballet — and takes is also space for improvisation. There a daring new look at the choreographer's always seemed to be adequate time for vocabulary movements, demanded by the music. Klein's body is not that of a lean, long clas- The Saturday night casting was a mat- sical ballet dancer, but more that of a sports ter of necessity. Klein had originally figure or, if you like, the average man. His planned to present works featuring the com- moves have a certain reflective quality, yet pany's male dancers, but an automobile often literally explode. Just as suddenly they accident and a pulled knee cartilage in taper off into nothing, with a follow-through rehearsal caused him to do some swift in space — even if it is only one finger that adjusting. It is interesting to realize that some of Klein's works are androgynous BSEE PA6E 23 Photo/Jasmine Crislip

B 8G K St 8 D G Whither goest thou. New Arts 2000? Drama was given a fair swing but never apprentices. enthusiasts. Ta t tl 6 quite made it. The original New Arts mis- . This year's New Arts Festival was My question is not whether there will sion statement called for Fort Myers to be a most assuredly successful when you think be another New Arts Festival for 2000. it summer spot for students to study, learn and of the dance companies that appeared — That, I feel, will happen, but what kind of perform for and with professionals, but — The Parsons Dance Company, The Martha Festival will it be? and this is a very important but — learning Graham Dance Ensemble, and Demetrius Will it be one that recruits students it % to perfect one's art with the help of the mas- Klein Dance, Inc. (Because of a giant bot- from all over the country who have already ters was the primary goal of this concen- tleneck of overlapping scheduling all in one learned good basic foundation technique in irtinK trated three-week summer study and perfor- -evening — a block party plus the usual dance and are ready to move on? Will it be We Cjnr-i' mance experience. • number of downtown curiosity seekers and a Festival that caters to the general public In 1996 the powers that be validated yes, oh yes, the Emerging Artists Dance only by presenting interesting dance and the original mission statement by announc- program —• the few avid dance fans had, musical programming? Will classical music ing, "The New Arts Festival started as a great difficulty in finding a parking space. with its.excellent teachers regain its stature? any of us have fol- revolutionary idea: Arts for everyone. The None were to be had, so this reviewer qui- In my opinion, one type of Festival lowed the New Arts New Arts Festival was designed to teach the etly returned to Sanibel. Needless to say, I must be chosen and its goals headed for in Festival with avid up and coming; quench the thirst of the art was a bit miffed.) a straight line to a logical and financial con- interest from its birth enthusiast; and pique the interest of the Neither the workshops for New Arts clusion (if there is such a thing). If that amid Mearth tremors in Santa Cruz, Cal. novice. New Arts was started by artists with Festival '99 nor some of the other special demands the backing of several large cor- through its early growth years after it was a vision that their community should be a attractions were the essence of popularity, porations, now would seem to be the perfect, transferred to Fort Myers under the guid- place of creativity and learning." Note care- except for the Pilates exercise workshops. time to make the pitch. But whatever has to ance of Patricia Gair, David Parsons and fully the wording and intent of the last sen- But as you can plainly see, this has be done to save this last bastion of summer Jim Griffith. It soon became a. center of tence —- that relationship of masters to been a Festival of entertainment for a selec- culture for Fort Myers and the surrounding learning for summer students of dance and apprentices is something the Festival has tive public. It was not a learning experience areas, it should be tried. Even if it comes to music who were actively pursued through a been missing the past couple of years. The to be passed on through student and faculty tin cups, tambourines and sandwich boards. series of auditions across the United States. Festival has been all masters and few or no performances to a few interested dance I Islander " Friday, August 20. 1999 .• 23 New Chamber members Klein Dance from page 22 searches for and enjoys being space-friends moves and their meaning is for you to ascer- ly. His jumps come with little or no prepa- tain. ration; his turns are unexpected and once Klein's solo, Only Weeping, once again unwind into that off-balance repose again fortified his feeling for improvisation. that nestles in space. This quality is typical It would be a blast to put him on the stage of of Klein's style. the Arcade with a solid jazz quartet — piano, bass, drums and guitar — and watch The second part contained excerpts of the sparks fly. It would probably be one of The Protecting Veil and Halos in Reverse the most exciting evenings of dance and both choreographed by Klein and danced by music we'd ever be privileged to see. himself and Kathleen Klein. These two I look forward to being in the audi- pieces are filled with trademark Klein ence for a future performance. to School- from page S orderly, but I have a bad habit of not keep- be? I wish I could do watercolor. That's ing it that way. something I struggle with. What's your best asset? I'm cre- What's your pet peeve? People The T:Shirt Hut is located at 1504 ative. I like to do things differently. smacking on food. That drives me nuts. Periwinkle Way. Nick Ticich is the If you weren't a teacher, what What's the best thing about the Photos/Special to the Islander owner and Stan Fagan is the store would you be? I would either just do art- first day of school? Seeing them all come manager. work or I would love to be in the space pro- in and having the look of being kind of New Chamber business members gram. scared and kind of excited. Getting to know welcomed by Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of What are you proudest of? My mar- everybody. That's fun. 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A r t s & E n t e p a i n m e n Slid III Biz The Dance Makers — Alton moves into nightclub staging To pinpoint just who Kay Thompson climax that people were on their feet were what we call "air taps" — they sound- was (she died only recently in Paris), here screaming during the last 16 bars. It closed ed as if he'd forgotten his tap shoes and had are a couple of tidbits. She was often called every night club that it played because they on street shoes instead. the mother of Eloise at the Plaza. These couldn't find an act to follow it. were children's books written by Miss He tried and tried; Alton finally said Thompson and illustrated by Hillary Knight My wallet couldn't cope with New that he would give him a tap combination that were actually more appreciated by New York's cabaret prices but I did get a seat at and, if he could perfect it by 10 a.m. the next York's jet set than by kids. She was Liza the old Roxy theater when the group was morning when auditions resumed, he would Minnelli's godmother. Her last film appear- appearing and sat through several shows, let him try again. This determined young ance was with Fred Astaire and Audrey including the movie that played in between. dancer — who soon after became the chore- Hepburn in Funny Face for which she did a They completely filled the theater and cap- ographer for a hit national television show number called "Think Pink" and an acid tured a huge audience at every show. and married the daughter of a national fter such a string of take-off with Astaire on be-boppers. singing star — rented a rehearsal studio and Broadway hits, culminating Alton's last show on Broadway was worked all night on the steps. He appeared in Pal Joey, Robert Alton, She, Alton and the Williams Brothers Hazel Flagg, a musical version of the hit the next morning, a bit haggard but confi- supertap and jazz dance rehearsed every day in Alton's living room film Nothing Sacred starring Carole dent, did the combination several times and directorA, returned to Hollywood to count his got the job. Those are the stories that show for 6 to 8 months; what came out of thatliv- Lombard and Frederick March. This pro- money from royalty checks and stage the ing room was the slickest, most energetic duction tried unsuccessfully to thrust Helen what business is made of. dances for a few movies. His relaxation night club act seen in years. It opened in Gallagher into stardom. Strange as it may period was short-lived as he got caught up in Miami Beach and Walter Winchell was so seem, stardom is for the very few who have Alton was a wild camp who enjoyed the excitement of a tornado called Kay dazzled he gave it daily plugs, making it the that something special and unique that puts all the juicy gossip and, at rehearsals the Thompson. Thompson had worked in many hottest act in years. Every club owner from them in the one category above a featured morning after a wild party held by the gyp- Broadway shows and was currently doing coast to coast — and in between — was player — a star. sies, he would have them form a circle musical arrangements for some of the spec- clamoring to book it. There was no qualifi- around him, then tell them that "Mother tacular MGM musical films. She had an cations for clubs it didn't meet. It had per- Several students of mine auditioned knows all. So kiss the ring and my lips are idea for a night club act, starring, herself sonalities, a driving energy that worked with for Hazel Flagg, and one very handsome sealed." You'd be amazed at the number of (naturall) and featuring the four Williams the force of a steam roller, precision har- young man who did tap and jazz very well dancers who genuflected and kissed the Brothers (including Andy). monies and movements that built to such a passed part of the audition. But his taps ring.

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stabbing and scrounging for Uncle Monty's Smash hit to millions. In Sandy... a troupe of players is finally close j v. \. V." - about to put on a show when they discover The hysterically funny Run for Your r' '-• that the leading lady, a difficult actress at Wife has enjoyed the longest run of any pro- best, has been murdered. The passengers duction ever at The Old Schoolhouse must solve the mysteries. Theater. The show's run was extended three Tickets for a five-course dinner and times, played to 33 full houses, and will the show are $39.98 plus tax. Call 275-8487 Artwork by members of the for reservations. Finally close Saturday, Aug. 21, after which Sanibel-Captiva Art League the theater will be dark for the rest of the continues on exhibit in both Art League summer while some long-needed repairs are the BIG Arts Phillips Gallery being done. It will re-open with a new excit- and the Sanibel Public work-.on display ing J.T. musical the last week in October. Library. Artwork by members of the Sanibel- Captiva Art League continues on exhibit in Hflyslc by the fountain both the BIG Arts Phillips Gallery and the The August conceits at the Bell Tower Sanibel Public Library. Both buildings are Shops continue tonight with pianist John on Dunlop Road near City Hall. These non- Chapman and feature guitarist Ted Myerson juried, annual summer exhibits include a tomorrow night. The free concerts are held variety of subjects such as still lifes, local in the center court from 6-9 p.m. on Fridays scenes, photography and figurative work in and Saturdays, except for the monthly Special to the Islander a variety of media. Friday Fest which is from 6-8 the last Friday in North Naples. Anyone who wants to audi- mark educational event." Wolfe will demon- The BIG Arts exhibit will hang of the month. Next week's Friday Fest fea- tion should call (941) 592-5398 to set up an strate choral techniques and will rehearse through October, and the display in the tures Uptown Jazz of Sarasota, and Saturday appointment. the Symphony Chorus on sections of library will be up through September. Call night's artist is the multi-talented Terry Those wishing to audition should pre- Beethoven and Handel. BIG Arts at 395-0900 and the library at 472- Loughran. Members of the POLO Club of pare two solo pieces. Auditions will be 10 The master choral workshop is open 2483 for times. Lee County will serve the beverages. minutes in length, and the ability to sight to choral directors and experienced choral read is a must. singers on a first-come, first-served basis. New exhibit Upcoming and if ions Vanderbilt Presbyterian is located at Enrollment is $25 and is limited to 75 par- H Both the adult and the children's 1225 Piper Boulevard in Naples, across ticipants. A box lunch will be provided for opens August 30 chorus of The Symphony of Southwest from Sam's. an additional nominal fee. Call 433-3040 Carolyn Schooley, a member of the Florida will soon hold auditions for The weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to request a Hirdie Girdie Art Gallery on Library Way Symphony's 39th season. Those selected Choral master workshop application. and creator of Carrye's Baskets, will have may perform Beethoven's Ninth and her baskets, lamps and wallhangings on Handel's Messiah, as well as participate in class Odd Couple exhibit in the Broadway Palm Dinner programs for the Maestro's Gala and the A. Edward Battaglia, director of the Theatre Art Gallery from August 30 to Oct. December Holiday Concert. Symphony Chorus of Southwest Florida, at the Flying Fish 11. The unique baskets are made from Auditions for the adult chorus are will bring Chicago Symphony Chorus Neil Simon's wonderful oldie, The native vegetation and basket reed are col- today from 2-6 p.m. and tomorrow, August Director Duain Wolfe to Southwest Florida Odd Couple, plays Thursdays, Fridays and lected by both residents and visitors to the 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by appointment for a choral master class at BIG Aits on Saturdays through August at The Flying islands. The newer lamps and wallhangings only. Singers must be able to sight read employ exotic woods along with the local music. Auditions for the children's chorus Mr. Wolfe, wno was appointed by horticultural "waste." She incorporates palm (ages S through 16) will be held Sept. 14. 16 Maestro Daniel Barenboim, has just com- north end of Bonita Beach. Presented by seed stalks, seed twigs, philodendron husks, and 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. pleted his fifth season with The Chicago REM Productions and directed by island driftwood and tree branches into her cre- All auditions will be held at the sym- Symphony Chorus," noted Battaglia. favorite Rob Shineyoung, performances are ations. phony offices in the Renaissance Plaza "Among his many accomplishments, he is at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10 a piece. For Other work on display during the run Building on College Parkway in Fort Myers. also director of choral work at The Aspen reservations, call (941) 992-0033. of It's a Grand Night for Singing are the Call 418-3819 to schedule an appointment. Music Festival and founder and director of manipulated Polaroid photos of Lynn • The Philharmonic Center Chorale's The Colorado Symphony Chorus which just New mystery on Russell, photography by Don Chislom, and auditions for the 1999-2000 season will take celebrated it 15th anniversary. We are both Sonja Wadley's abstract paintings. The place next Saturday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. honored and fortunate to have Maestro theater train gallery is open during show times and dur- to 2 p.m. at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church Wolfe instruct and conduct for this land- Bloodline has opened as. the midweek ing regular box office hours — Monday and play (Wednesdays and Thursdays) on the Tuesday from 9 to 5, Wednesday-Saturday Seminole Gulf Railway Dinner Theater from 9 to 8, and Sundays from noon to 7. Train. Sandy's Final Encore continues on The Dinner Theatre is at 1380 Colonial Friday and Saturday nights.' Boulevard at Royal Palm Square. Both mysteries are presented by Hirdie Girdie Gallery will re-open for Misfit Productions with scripts by.•Kristin the season on Nov. 1. Hours are 11 to 5. Blackwell and direction by Blackwell and Howard Dobinsky. Bloodline is about the Kingston family members who are all back-

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Tickets are $14. brochure about the complete 1999/2000 season Twain's The Diaries of Adam and Eve is the Coming attraction: The Theatre Conspiracy's fall and win- second production in the Pirate Playhouse's BIG Arts Film Society presentation of in the mail soon! ter schedule is complete, and reservations are Community Theatre summer schedule. Di- Brigadoon (1954) Two Americans find a magi- available by calling 936-3239. rected by Producing Artistic Director Ralph cal Scottish village that comes to life only one Broadway Palm Elias, the play features Equity actor Robert day a year. Stars the incomparable Gene Kelly Dinner Theatre Schelhammer and local actress Amanda Parke and Cyd Chaiisse. Monday, Sept. 13 at 7p.m. /380 Colonial Blvd. 278-4422 Arcade Theatre in the title roles. The $4 admission includes film, discussion and Meet Me in St. Louis—A picture post- 2267 First Street 332-4488 refreshments. Performance schedule: 8 p.m. Wednes- card of St. Louis in 1904 where everyone is The Florida Repertory Theatre's final sum- BIG Aits office and gallery hours are 9 day-Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. Through Aug. gearing up for the World's Fair. The score by mer community theatre production. Steel a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays only. Calls after 1 p.m. Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine includes The Magnolias, opens for a United engagement at 22. General admission is $13. MasterCard & will be answered by a machine and returned as Visa. Boy Next Door, The Trolley Song, Have 8 p.m. Thursday, August 24. Curtain is at 8 soon as possible. Yourself a Merry Little Christinas and, of Season subscriptions for the 1999-2000 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays with 2 course, the title song. Performance schedule: season are available at the box office. Sanibel Pyblic Library p.m. matinees on Sundays through Sept. 12. 770 Dunlop Road 472-2483 Wednesday-Saturday evenings with select- Tickets are $15 each for nay performance. Old Scfioolfioose Theater ' In the cases: Shangos—African art of the ed matinees and Sunday twilight perfor- 1905 Periwinkle Way 472-6862 Yoruba people of Nigeria—plus an ongoing mances through Aug. 28. I^TA I~M i~r Ray Cooney's hilariously funny and exhibit of Native American fetishes from an Tickets for kids 14 and under are just PH/VOl | S $14 for all performances; dinner and show ' 1'*^ I_L_O wildly titillating farce, Run for Your Wife, fea- anonymous collector. tickets for adults range from $29.50 to $36. 'tures. Clement Valentine, Beth Ellege, and • Art exhibit: Sanibel-Captiva Art League All- Naples Philharmonic Member Show. Show-only seats $20. Unota Lucero. 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I Only Have Eyes For You!

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L e i s u fatherhood A-Camping we will go

But as we drove along that day, care- hotel tonight." sprinted across the molten pavement for the fully threading our way from one congested "Air conditioning!" both kids sang office. construction zone to the next, it got hotter. out. And in just a few moments she was By noon it was too hot to leave the car. State "Yay! A hotel!" said Pookie, my three back with two plastic room keys, along with troopers smoldered quietly in the median year old. "I'm gonna jump on the beds!" Uttle cards saying that the kids could eat for strip, trying to direct traffic around the con- "All right, Dad! Will they have a buf- free. "Awesome," Bear murmured as she struction workers who were too hot to make fet?" said her older sister, T.L. Bear. "And a heard about the free food. My wife shook suggestive remarks to a carload of college pool?!" her head sadly. "I tried to warn them," she girls in bikinis. "I want swings!" Pookie shouted. said. By four o'clock it was getting even "Cable TV!" said Bear. "What time is We dashed into the room and immedi- hotter. We had the car's air conditioning on Xena on here?" ately began to break furniture and shred the We were camping last week on the at full blast, but the steering wheel still felt "They're hiding their disappointment bedding. "Let's get cleaned up and go for first night of our last vacation before school as soft as licorice. I would have been in real pretty well, wouldn't you say, dear?" my dinner," my wife said. started. We left the campground nice and trouble if I'd had to steer, but luckily I did- wife said. "We're not that bad, are we?" I asked. early, in plenty of time to hit rush hour traf- n't, because we were no longer moving. A It only took us two more hours to get "We've been camping one night. Let's just fic at all the major cities along our way. state trooper stood in the road ahead, halting the 100 feet to the off-ramp. And, as I pulled go eat." And, in spite of the fact that the night before all traffic. A plume of smoke came off the off the highway past a line of flaming road "Yay, daddy," Pookie said, giving me had been a little warmer than I would have brim of his hat. graders, Isaw the hotel, one of those places a hug. I looked down at my formerly white liked for our first family camping trip in "What's the hold-up?" my wife asked. that caters to families and children. "We're • shirt. There was a perfect rendition of many years, I thought things had gone pret- "I can't see," I said. in luck," I called to the kids and, in just a Pookie's face outlined on the shirt front. I ty well. We had survived nine million very "Why don't you get out and take a few minutes, we were parking in front of the was etched into the fabric with charcoal, hungry- bugs, eaten things that ordinarily I look?" she asked innocently. office. mud, chocolate, grass, peanut butter, fruit wouldn't even throw away without wearing "Do you really want to see me burst • Now, ever since I was arrested in Italy juice and a few things I am better off leav- gloves, and grown closer as a family in the into flames?" I responded, on suspicion of looking like I might want to ing unknown and unguessed. My shirt long night of endless country music from "Ummmm," she said. be a terrorist someday, my wife has always looked like the Shroud of TuMn:; ; the 51 Winnebagos circled up at the next "Never mind," I told her. "We're mov- been the one to check us in at hotels and air- • "Let's wash up now," I said quietly, camp site. All in all, I figured we were right ing again/' ports. And she goes alone, ever since the avoiding my wife's eyes. ... , .... on target with my master plan to teach the We inched ahead until we could see time Pookie ripped the stuffing out of all the kids to appreciate nature, the outdoors, and the problem. A line of cars hit a patch of lounge furniture at a Holiday Inn and Bear Next week: Why you're supposed to camping out -^- without having to spend all melted blacktop and stuck fast. They were took advantage of the confusion to eat the take all the free stuff in the hotel room, but that money on Scout uniforms. sinking slowly into the roadbed and causing entire next morning's breakfast buffet. So not the pillows. So, I was looking forward to camping a traffic snarl so bad I got nostalgic for rush the girls and I waited in the car as their Mom out the second night, maybe at a cooler, hour in Los Angeles. In the next two hours slightly higher elevation: And maybe some- we moved forward almost 17 inches before place that wasn't quite as crowded. I pic- we came to a halt again in front of an ice tured a little evergreen meadow in the cream stand. The giant ice cream cone This Weeks Smoky Mountains, a clear stream rushing advertising the place was only 25 feet away past nearby. There could be one friendly and it looked pretty good to us. But as we family from Denmark a few spots away. We watched out the window, the giant ice cream Top Ten Video would all sit around a small campfire, cone sign burst into flames. singing and saying "Ooooohhh" all together I looked at my wife and she looked at each time we saw a shooting star. And I me. Rentals could lean back happily, resting my har- "Kids," I said, "Mommy and I have BOOKSHOP monica on my knee, and say, "Kids, this is talked it over. We don't want to disappoint 1. Shakespeare the life." And they would say, "Yeah, Dad. 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Sanibel Tolls Paid Discounted equipment & start-up 35 1/2 X 66 X 28 1/2 HIGH, PLUS HELP WANTED Drug Free Workplace EOE costs. Unlimited management LOCAL RETAIL SHOP MATCHING UPHOLSTERED FL. Statutes Chapter 119 support, 941-482-3311 Warehouse- Part-time DESK CHAIR. $375. 472-0255 SEEKING 4pm/5pm-9pm, M-F, for furniture Compliance LOCAL ARTISANS Cabinet & Countertop warehouse. Lifting to 10Olbs. Builders/Installers Veterans' Preference $6.75 Interim Personnel 939-9999 TO SUPPLY Needed! A City of Sanibel employment PETS & SUPPLIES WANTED THE STORE. Experience only application is required. PLEASE CALL Housekeeper/assistant - 25-30 References required. 395-1452 Cape Coral Auto Glass seeking hours a week, year round. Top Pay • • partnership or investor to join Cleaning, ironing, errands, light Call 482-6893 cooking. Must have reliable car, NOTICE: Florida Statute 828.29 company. Only one in Cape MANAGEMENT BUY states that all dogs & cats Coral. Company has been in busi- insurance and excellent refer- offered for sale in Florida must ness years. Growing too fast and HELP WANTED ences. Must love dogs. Tdlls and Collector - Buy be at least 8 weeks old, have an mileage paid. Leave message. Electricians & Helpers Needed. Cameras, fishing tackle, lures, official health certificate signed can't keep up with it. Call Commercial & Service work. 540-9800 DIRECTOR (941)339-9788. glass, wrist watches, transistor by a veterinarian, have proper Benefits, $7-$15. Drug Free. Long radios, post cards, coins, snots and be free from intestinal The Children's Education PROFESSIONAL Term Employees Wanted. credit cards circa 1960,1970, & external parasites. In accor- GENERAL Brittania Electric, 277-1881. almost any old item. dance with this statute, this Center of the Islands Is publication will not knowingly seeking a Director who will HELP WANTED Call 574-1364 accept any ads advertising HELP WANTED manage dally operations of the Leave message dogs or cats for sale that do not students, NAEYC accredited MECHANIC/TECH meet these requirements. ACTING-TV COMMERCIALS Needed for machine reconditioning preschool. The Director will NO EXPERIENCE REPORTERS, Shop, mechanical and/or electrical supervise teachers and aides, WANTED - VHS Movie Camera. ALL TYPES... ALL SIZES EDITORS. experience required. Call compliance with State, Federal 275-7117 between 8-10am or fax Call 472-1015. Persian Kittens, CFA Reg., Kids- Teens-Adults- Seniors The Cape Coral Daily Breeze and NAEYC requirements, resume/letter of experience to Excellent Bloodlines, Shots, 1-888-268-5152 is hiring reporters with curriculum development and some experience. 275-5832 Wormed & Health Certificate. facility maintenance. Submit Send resume and clips to Lovingly Raised Underfoot. Pet, HOOSIER CABINETS-Largest resume with salary history to: Editorial Director Breeder & Show. $250 & up. Mechanic: ASE certified or Master selection of antigue kitchen cabi- ATTENTION Search Committee Jimmy Espy (941) 549-5910 or Tech, full-time M-F, 8-5. Paid holi- nets. "Summer WORK FROM HOME Children's Education Center Cape Coral Daily Breeze [email protected] days, vacation, sick leave. Special" Limited number of $500— $1500 PfT of the Islands , Post Off ice,Box 151306 $2000- $6000 F/T Starting salary $770. Call Roscoe, Deco. Cabinets. $200/ea. Call for 350 Casa Y Bel Road Cape Coral, FL 33915-1306 Call This Week Only 437-6669, Ft.Myers.FI. at Roscoe appointment. Also available Parts, Sanibel, FL 33957 or fax the Information to Sheltie puppies - AKC registered, For FREE Info. Automotive, or Fax resume Books, Videos. Jack & Ann's, 1-800-646-6238 Phone Inquiries to; (941)574-5693. all shots, excellent background. 395-2665 437-6668 Immokalee. 941-657-3631-days. $350 - $450. Call 542-3064 941-657-3989-niqht's. MC/VISA. Islander * Friday. August 20, i 999 • 31 stindao

Florida West Coast: Crescent Sanibc-I home, charming 2BH/i;BA. ISIantl.- 3 acres overlooking Partially furnished. On secluded Sanibel. All permits for one single lake. Near beach. Available COMMERCIAL 1999 Chevrolet S-10 extended cab. S72.900 ob 0>Wen£!ast Sailooat family dwelling." Dock & Sewage 8'15/99. Annual lease S900. per SPACE FOR LEASE 5-speed, Air. Tinted Windows. access lot to gulf h S W Cape. plant constructed. One-of-a-Kind. month plus utilities. 1st. and secu- Hug specimens staghorns Take over lease payment. S400 . Going to realtor soon, price will Photos/info on requestt. S325.000 rity. Sorry no pets. (941) $25-S500. Other plants available. assumption fee. 27 months adjust to commission fees. Owner/Realtor 1-800-243-9944 472-6012. Prime Location Call 472-9773. OS205 per. month. Digital pager Lowest price in desirable unit-64. on Periwinkle #998-6914. Calls returned Compare. 1-941-542-6063. or Upscale Shopping Center SPORTING promptly. 941-671-0747. Large Direct Access lot. Hot SW GENERAL REAL WITH 1236 SQ.FT. Cape Coral area. Reverse pie ESTATE GOODS shape. Owner will hold mortgage. CALL: 395-3555 DAYS RECREATION REACH THE WORLD 472-2337 EVENINGS. For terms call Al Rizzi, AA Lake Bargain. 3+ Acre $24,900 Boy's 16" bike, fair condition. Run your Classified ad VEHICLES Associates Realty. 941 -980-8522 w/Boat Slip! Beautifully wooded $20.00 OBO Nights. 283-4124 in the Lee County Shopper and run on the INTERNET w/access to spectacular 35,000 Flagstaff travel trailer, 21", 1998, all REAL ESTATE for only $3.00 additional FOR SALE BY acre recreational lake in Tenn. the amenities, A/C, awning, dou- GARAGE SALES www.leecountyshopper.com Near golf course! Paved roads, ble bed, BR, dinette, kitchen. Like OWNER utilities. Financing. Owner DISTANT new. S8800. OBO CALL (941) Call 941-574-5644 and consider it 1-800-704-3154, Ext.#3734. 693-8170. LOCATION, 'As Good As Sold!' C.C., 3Bdr/2Ba, 2/car garage. GREENWOOD LAKE. N.Y. 1700/sq.ft. living area with addi- MOBILE HOMES Seven lots on 120' waterfront DATES & TIME Nomad Travel Trailer 1997, 36' tional room which could be used Victorian home, Circa 1865, ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT w/12' slide-out, extended warran- WATERFRONT, GULF^CCESS, as office, den or possible 4th/bed- 4 floors, 10 bedrooms, PARTS OF YOUR GARAGE room. Redone inside & out. FOR SALE ty. Ducted A/C-heat, 21' awning CAPE CORAL 110'WIDE 2-car garage, dead-end road, SALE AD. Owner/licensed Realtor. Call Van new roof, w/awnbrella, front kitchen, rear CANAL, DISTINCTIVE, FAST Start your ad with the city/town 941-980-8522. new tile kitchen floor and of your ad, then dates & time, queen bedroom, 110 volt refriger- GROWING SW AREA, NEAR AFFORDABLE laundry room, then list your main items. This ator/freezer, microwave, $16,500. BEACH PARKWAY WEST. BY dock, newly paved road to will help draw a crowd to your O.B.O. (941) 540-4340 • OWNER. FINANCE AVAILABLE. FOR $10,500 beach, ample parking, sale! $44,900. 542-2986, 772-5550. SE YOU CAN HAVE hardwood fioors, leaded COME BY OUR OFFICE MOTORCYCLES & HABLA ESPANOL. HOMES glass windows throughout AND PICK-UP YOUR IT ALL! $350,000. FREE GARAGE SALE KIT. Call DJMitri for showing, (Must place a Garage Sale ad) MOPEDS 1998 CBS Custom built home. 3/2/2 1-973-728-5551, on wide fresh water canal, over- Direct access to the 1-732-332-0722 HONDA NIGHTHAWK size 92' x 145' lot, 105 ft. seawall Beautiful Peace River, 1985, EXCELLENT CONDITION, w/dock, tile, carpet, verticals, Boating, fishing, friendly SHELL FACTORY- HAVE YOUR LOW MILES, $2,200 OBO HOOK UP!!! sprinklers, utilities. Save thou- WESTERN GARAGE SALE HERE- Sunday, Community, wonderful 549-8756, PLEASE LEAVE sands below original cost!! NORTH CAROLINA MTNS. August 29,10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Location, adorable 14x33 A MESSAGE THEY AREN'T MAKING $147,900. (941)458-9060.. FREE BROCHURES: World's Largest Back-to-School ANY MORE OF IT! Furnished Mobile, Homes - Cabins Garage Sale. Vendor Spaces Interested in purchasing or 1 BR -1 BA, Lots - Acreage Available Stop-by and pick-up Suzuki Bandit 1200 '98 selling your island hornesite? North Cape Coral home on 3/lots. Tinted windows, Waterfront Views application form or call 995-2141, 550 miles, maroon, very fast, Call a homesite specialist and Dock, freshwater canal, 2600 Central Air/heat, lanai, IN BUSINESS OVER 20 YEARS ext. 45 for information Stock 2 helmets, get the experience you need. sq.ft., 3BD/2BA/2CAR, screened Cathedral ceilings, RAPER REALTY, INC. and other accessories, Charles Sobczak has sold patio. $130,000. Local Fans, washer/dryer, P.O. BOX 619 Hwy 64W garage kept, perfect condition, over 200 acres on Sanibel and 941-282-0129 or 1-800-672-6324. MURPHY, NC 28906 Sanibel - 446 Surf Sound Court-(off Attached storage shed. not a scratch. closed on more vacant lots 1-800-438-8159 Rabbit Road). Saturday, August $6,250 or best offer. than any other 21, 1999. 8A.M.- 1P.M. Dresser 772-7454 Island Realtor in 1998. Spec House lor Sale. 3Bdr/2Ba, Ready For New Owner! w/mirror, Nordic-Trak, file cabinet, From affordable inland 2/car garage; Apprax, J 500/sf, 1HTIHVAL ¥OE small tables, small Ethan Allen locations starting at $47,555 L/A. Corner lot. Hurry, you can. desk, Kenrnore dehumidifier. to Bayou front parcels at pick your own interior colors. Call 941-637-4940 SALE Misc. household items. $285,555. Charlie has over a Al Rizzi, AA Associates Realty. 24' Pontoon - Hard top trailer, dozen current listings. . 941-980-8522 Doublewide, furnished, 2Bdr/2Ba. needs floor & motor, pontoons Please call AC, roofover, screened patio, car- good, $700. 941-656-5510, Charles Sobczak with port, large shed, W/D hook-up. 995-5254. IMPORTS Priscilla Murphy Realty at Gated Park, Pool & Clubhouse. #800-233-8829 or HOMES Very clean. $15,000. locally at 472-1511. 941-694-5534. Sanibel Beach Club II CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 1972 ABSOLUTE You'll be glad you did. Weeks AUTOMATIC PS, PB, Apt. 3D EXCELLENT DAILY DRIVER TOP DOLLAR WE WANT YOUR CLEAN CALL LOOKS, DRIVES GREAT HERB SIMON, $12,500. USED BOAT! MUST SELL- PROPERTY^ WE PAY CASH Moved - REDUCED BROKER/REALTOR (941)542-7315 OR Office 542-1101 1.3 Acres/Prime South Fort EQUAL HOUSING Cape - 24 unit Apartment/Motel CONSIGN. OPPORTUNITY Myers Location. Upscale area. Complex on water with pool. 1-800-741-1101 941-694-4626 Directions: South on 41 to right EQUAL HOUSING $1,275,000. Possible financing Residence 574-5697 Porsche 944, 1985. Original miles on Park Road, (Just after the OPPORTUNITY with substantial down payment. 1-800-933-1458 RE/MAX Realty Team 44K. Good condition. Silver. Harborage) to a left in to Park All real estate advertised In this No Brokers. 941-542-8499 AdventureCraft 1998 30 ft. newspaper is subject to the Standard . Burglar system. Ridge. Houseboat. Trailerable, 130 HP Federal Fair Housing Act of Sunroof, .Cassette, AM/FM. Seats Near water. Cleared. Yamaha, 40 hrs. new. Beautiful 1638 which makes it illegal to Waterfront Triplex - Make redone, New paint. $3,500. Partially Landscaped. unique design, shallow draft, advertise any preference, limi- Reasonable Offer.- (2) to choose 1-941-542-3736. City Water. Paved Road. tation or discrimination based lots of factory options, $28,500. from - 3501 Palm Drive, Punta Ready to build. on race, color, religion, sex, Cape Coral, FL. 941-542-9461 Gorda... 941-966-,59O0 Owner purchased new home. handicap, familial status or Jaguar XJ6 1990. Light blue metal- REDUCED PRICE LOT TO national origin, or an intention lic. New factory wire wheels. $59,900. to make such preference, limi- Excellent in and out. $8,600. Call, Glastrpn GS 180 Bowrider, 1997, tation or discrimination. This CALL (941) 768-6633 leave message (941) 472-2939. with 1997 Johnson 12 HP only 30 publication will not knowingly hrs., galvanized trailer, Coast DON'T LET THIS ONE accept any advertised for real Guard equip., ski equip., cover, GET AWAY! estate which is in violation of Office space, any size, great for the law. Our readers are hereby accountants, doctors, lawyers. brand new. 549-8783 or informed that all dwellings 540-8769. Sacrifice, must sell! Professional building, very busy SANCTUARY - BEST BUY advertised in this newspaper Hancock Bridge Pkwy location. AUTBOtiE are available on an equal Outstanding Lot • Panoramic 275-4587 South Seas Plantation opportunity basis. If you feel Cottages APT0S Searay Express Cruiser 30', 1978. View of Lake looking Down you have been discriminated Apt. 1514 Twin 5.7 Mercruisers, I/B. 11.5 Par 5 #14 Fairway - against you may file a com- This is an oversized Lot - ••Trebing Tile Plaza" New Building. Week 37 beam. Full canvas. Good shape, plaint by calling The Florida Del Prado Exposure. Approx. '71 AMC Javelin SST. V-8 304 Ideal for privacy. Commission on Human Rights CALL runs great. Alot of boat for the 1800sqft, showroom/office with Rebuilt Automatic trans., Factory Exceptional value at $225,000. at 1-800-342-8170 or HUD at HERB SIMON, money. $16,000. Mike, Marcia. warehouse storage & large over- air, Cassette, Many new parts, Net to Seller. 1-800-669-9777, For more info BROKER/REALTOR 283-2333, 283-6404 head door. Including ground . Crager Mags. Rare muscle car. For details call* please call the Lee County Office 542-1101 Office of Equal Opportunity maintenance & city water. Call $2750. 694-7845. Leave mes- (937) 429-1050 Mon-Fri. • 1-800-741-1101 335-2267 941-5.49-6999., sage. 3 AM-5 PM. Residence 574-5697 1-800-933-1458 ISLANDER 33' SAILBOAT, SPA- SMIilL/CAPTlVA RE/MAX Realty Team CIOUS MAHOGANY INTERIOR, WATERFRONT Rolls Royce Shadow 1963, sedan,, FULL STANDING HEIGHT HOMES _ THESE ARE :-.„ 38K actual miles, cold A/C,.wood CABIN, COMFORTABLE PROPERTY trim interior, writing desk / foot ATTENTION GETTERS- DINETTE, SHOWER, SLEEPS YOU CAN ADD THEM rest, mint. Drive anywhere. Show Sanibel - By Owner. For Sale: SIX, WELL KEPT, VHF, ETC. Direct Access Sailboat Lot. Unit 64, 2BR/2BA. 2 car garage. CBS. TO YOUR AD FOR piece &• collectors edition. IDEAL CRUISER OR LIVE- seeawall & dock. Owner will carry. ONLY $1.50 PER LINE. $21,500. OBO. 941-433-9211. Short block to beach. $230,000. ABOARD. $18,900 542-2986 OR For terms call Al Rizzi, AA Call (941) 481 -9856. WE HAVE MANY 565-4262 Associates Realty. 941-980-8522. TO CHOOSE FROM CLASSIFIED CONDOS ron EXCAVATING Sanibel/Casa Ybel CHANGE OF PACE Here Today, Resort Beautiful vacation home Wk.33,34, Unit 186 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths MINT TOM WAGNER Gone 2BR/2BA Your own private tennis Sanibel court Sleeps 6 Atrium on the Gulf TRUCKING & Gulf Front & swimming pool Tomorrow... 100 yards to Gulf of Mexico Lovely 2BR/2BA Restaurant, Lounge, TRACTOR SERVICE Tortuga Beach Ctub Call for times available. 2 Wk.Min. Back Hoe Service Tennis, Pool, Sailing on Sanibel 440-338-8031 - All amenities. Septic Installation It's Up To CIs! amongst amenities. Week 14 440-338-5281. Owner & Repair Beautifully decorated. (313) 886-4757. All Grade & Fill Work Join Today CALL Fantastic sunsst views. All Trucking HERB SIMON, Call (941) 495-9179 SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION Office 945-4339 The manatee is Florida's BROKER/REALTOR after hours or NEW PRIVATE LUXURY HOME ATRIUM - GULF FRONT - official state marine mammal. Office 542-1101 Pager 890-4381 It is a unique, gentle, (718)447-2858. ON GULF, AVAILABLE FOR 3BR/2BA, DEN. RENT 1-800-741-1101 vegetarian that likes to eat, VACATION RENTAL. THROUGH OWNER AND SAVE Residence 574-5697 sleep, swim, and play. Help 5BR/4BA, PRIVATE POOL, 2 WEEKS MINIMUM. PHOTOS 1-800-933-1458 •support manatee IN? ERVKIr F©M SPA. ALL RESORT FACILITIES AVAILABLE. CALL 609-985-0322 RE/MAX Realty Team conservation efforts by OPTIONAL. SPECIAL RATE OR 609-492-7389. ..___._RENT THRU OWNER. sending your tax deductible contribution to: Captiva- South Seas Plantation. CALL AFTER 3:O0P.M.EST Plantation House (219)272-0889 OR The Atrium: Exclusive, beautifully (219)272-2977 Save the Condo.2BR/2BA On water. Year decorated. Sulf-front Luxury. 8 2000. Wk.16 Apr.21-28 (Easier 2BR/2BA, Den, Wrap-around bal- Manatee Club week). 33,200.wk. Call (201) cony. Fantastic Views. Some 500 N. Maitiand Ave. 891-3369. Please leave message. SOUTHWINDS DRIVE Aug/Sept/Oct, available. Call SANIBEL Owner for brochure. (800) GUTTERS Maitland, FL32751 BESIDE CASA YBEL RESORT 484-7304 PIN 8286 or (770) With no splices VACATION' Two bedrooms, two baths. 664-7186. or seams. Or call for further Beautifully furnished. •Maintenance free. informatfon PROP. Fully equipped. •14 exciting colors. Piling beach home. Lifetime transferable warranty 1-800-432-JOIN. Near shops. 941-540-9732 H info reiser! go rovv.:iid puhlif. ,iuv"irene^. Tortuga Beach Club AVAILABLE: 1-800-329-8613 tdudtion, rese.^rm tind lobbying f:[forf5 on Sanibel HIHT Covering S.W. Florida. Dal Prado Inn UNTIL JANUARY 1,2000 Apt. 139 941-395-2475 Lie. #AG000006 Vista MiCasa Resort ANNUAL RENTAL Weeks 9 & 10 www.abcseamless.com Apartments/Efficiencies 2BR/2BA PRICE REDUCED 941-542-3151 On Canal with Covered CALL 1-800-231-6818 Boat Dock. HERB SIMON, RENT Direct Access to Blind Pass. BROKER/REALTOR All Appliances Office 542-1101 LUXURY HOME Sanibel/Captiva or close - wanted Completely Remodeled. 1-800-741-1101 SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION to rent Nov.1 -May 1. Small cot- $1,250/mo. Unfurnished. Residence 574-5697 3 BR/3BA Loft, porch. tage or condominiu-i. Mature Furnished Option Available. 1-800-933-1458 beautifully furnished. couple, non-smoking, non-drink- (941)395-2009 RE/MAX Realty Team One and two bedroom Villas ing. References available upon also available. request. Gall (941) 454-7626 Amenities optional. South Fort Myers 2 Bed, 2 Bath Special rates through Owner. GFara^fe, dears, ctsarf Mew carpet Call between WANT TO RENT and vinyl Freshly painted New 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. DOCTOR AND FAMILY appliances. Very private-wooded WOULD LIKE TO RENT 1-800-227-1783 THREE BEDROOM lot, lawncare included. No pets. HOME/CONDO $850/month. Call 278-0890 FROM OWNER Weeks 21 & 22 A POINTE SANTO FOR MONTH OF GOT on Sanibel DE SANIBEL FEBRUARY 2000. ANNUAL RENTALS Luxurious Gulf Front 815-741-1106 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA Includes Memorial Day Penthouse Condo For Rent. weekend 2BR/2BA CALL MARIE WELLS SOMETHING Screened Lanai with Spiral PRISCILLA MURPHY REALTY, CALL Staircase to Private Cape Coral, newer home with pool INC. HERB SIMON, Rooftop Sundeck. to share with quiet female. (941)472-4113 BROKER/REALTOR Gorgeous Sunrises an'j Professional. Share with male. TO SAY? Office 542-1101 Sunsets. Own bath, W/D, cable, phone, 1-800-741-1101 Beautifully Decorated T.V., garage. Utilities included, Residence 574-5697 And Fuliy Equipped. quiet neighborhood. $400Anonth. Announce it with 1-800-933-1458 Substantial Savings. Female's only need to reply. Sanibel Unfurnished RE/MAX Realty Team Call Owner: 549-9617 3 BR/2BA 610-664-2371 East End of Island a HAPPY AD! on Canal $950. Monthly • BIRTHDAYS Loggerhead Cay - Annual Lease Beachfront __RENT____.. Call 813-837-3632 or • ANNIVERSARIES 2nd Floor Unit - 2BR/2BA with 813-839-5842 Sunrise and Sunset views. Del Prado Inn Call me to purchase $750/week,(Sept., Oct.) Efficiencies • ENGAGEMENTS or sell vacation time share 3875/week, Off Season, 1502 Miramar Street weeks on (May til Sept.) Cape Coral Sanibel - 3BR/2BA plus loft. Mid- • NEW BABY Sanibel and Captiva Florida. Call for Seasonal Rates. 941-542-3151 Island home. Skylights. Mexican CALL 5% Discount for 3 Weeks tile. Wood interior. Extremely pri- • JOB PROMOTION KERB SIMON, or More. APARTMENTS & vate on lush wooded lot. Annual BROKER/REALTOR (732) 223-6748. lease. Call Carrie at (941) • GRADUATION Office 542-1101 DUPLEXES FOR 332-4665 Voice Mail 16. 1-800-741-1101 •. CONGRATULATIONS Residence 574-5697 CAPTIVA GULF FRONT ...RENT MOIIUlidMEI' 1-800-933-1458 LUXURY HOME • LOVE & KISSES RE/MAX Realty Team BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE BEACH One bedroom, 2-bedroom/ibath, FOR. RENT. AT YOUR DOORSTEP. 2-bedroom/2-bath, 3-bedrooms & WHY CALL ME? Long Driveway into Lush studios. Extremely quiet, good "Mobile Homes for Rent" Weekly •Herb Simon has 20 years Tropical Estate grsunds. neighborhood, close to shop- rent. Children welcome. Includes Exclusive. experience in time-share sales. ping/schools. Water included. water, garbage, past control, lawn Tastefully Decorated, Starting ai S375. * v Ask about •Herb Simon has 44 years 3/4 Bedrooms or Dsn. care. Quiet, safe. 7760 Bogart, N. experience in real estate sales Sleeps Eight. move-in special * *8-5 M-F Ft. Myers 543-5828 & counselling. 3-1/2 Baths. 275-4537 •MBA Degree in real estate, Large Heated Pool and Spa. I:; indiana University. • Nominated for Architectural FtMyers, near Dowtown. New car- Awards. •Early Fall 1999,2 Bedroom vacan- pet. New Paint inside & out. New , '\ need Jan., Feb. a Mar. weeks Terraces and pool Pavilion. cies in the Below Market Rate kitchen cabinets. Over 1500SF. All amenities. Housing program. Application -especially consecutive of 4 or S4,600Jweek High Season 3Bdr/2Ba. Price $59,900. more weeks. $3,000./week Low Season process. Annual lease. For further $1,797/down, $416.59 monthly. Days: 201-569-2111 information, please contact Call 1-800-692-1225 give property Weekends: 914-687-0360. Community Housing & ID #TPA35133, 995-0927. Call 472-5185 Resources, Inc. at 472-1189." r \ Islander • Kiday, August 10, IW • 3*

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• Great location • Large lot 8 Close to Bowman's Beach • $59,00.0 PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Call.. Julie or Steve Potts

g g^^ • Build your dream home Superb Captiva beach front • Backs up to Bailey's home with 150ft. panoramic • Overlooking 13th tee tract 8 views of the Gulf of Mexico. Best lot value at Custom built one of a kind. • Off West Gulf Drive Sanctuary 5 BR + den, family room, • Deeded beach access pool + spa. • Million $ neighborhood • $135,000 only $179,000. Separate guest house. Call...Angie Lapi Call...Barbara Call...Lisa Cochrane

• 3 bedrooms & den Sunrise/sunset views • Lovely 3 bedroom beauty* overlooking gulf &. bay • Spaa • 2 large screened porches • 4 BR + office, 34 bath • Mangrove & river luxury townhouse a' view • Keyed elevator, volume mmunity Reduced to $259,800. ceilings & fireplace • $645,000 • $1,050,000 unfurnished Call...Pat Eichenlaub Call.. .Pat Eichenlaub Call.. .Steve Fisher

• Large 2 BR/2 BA • Two golf course lots with All Sanibel & Captiva locations, panoramic views, • I O'x28' lanai houses, concfos & lots overlooking water • Drive, bicycle or walk to the private beach easement. Certified residential specialist, • Community pool & tennis • Owner may provide terms and • Concrete pad & storage will sell one or both. with 20 years experience • Lot I $155,000. Lot 2 $165,000. under the home * Island resident for over 22 years • Close to beach access Make offer for both. Call.. .Chuck Andrews Call...Art Corace Call... Barbara ISElWliU • Gulf & golf specialist • Brand new 3 BR Olde Florida Stylejiome gaiter • Over 22 yrs in Island sales • Great golf course views WSpa Island resident • Very motivated seller • Asking $445,000 »,000 Call...Angie Lapi Call.. .Chuck Andrews Call...Lisa Cochrane

Iliiiiiliiiiiil • Deep water direct access canal • Bahamian-style canai • East End front lot with super views. home • 2 BR + Den, 2 bath • Large boat dockage at your 0 doorstep, minutes to the gulf. Private gated community • Furnished • Just off Sanibel in the gated Old • Complete Amenity Package Pelican Bay area of Siesta Isles. • from $275,000 • Very well priced in todays' • Price $975,000. market, asking $179,000. Call.. .Steve Fisher Call...Julie or Steve I'otts Call...Art Corace