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i<* t, t J Artist Jane Valtin returns to Sanifcel — See pqgg ^5/w«BELrruBOCTiBR7vRT TUK Sanibel-Captiva publications join forces From Staff Reports Two of Sanibel's best known publications - the Sanibel-Captiva Islander and The Sanibel-Captiva Shopper's Guide - are joining forces. Both the Shopper's Guide, a free weekly publication, and the Islander, a paid circula- tion weekly, will be managed by Carlene Brennen, a 25-year res- ident, publisher and founder of the Shopper's Guide, Both Staff photos by Valarie Gouthro Harring publications will con- tinue to be published The 100-year-old Burnap Cottage begins its journey from Woodring Point to the SanibeS separately on Sanibel Historical Village. The home was donated to the Sanibel Historical Village and Museum by and Captiva. Nancy Palmer and LeCiair Bisseli. Below, Mrs. Palmer, co-owner of the cottage for 30 years, Carlene Brennen watches as the house is loaded onto the barge. Brennen will retain her management duties with the Shoppers Guide, but will become general manager of both the Shoppers Guide and the Islander (Sanibel's oldest existing newspaper). Brennen's reason for the merg- Sanibel history er was so she could continue her dream of expand- ing the Shoppers Guide to its full potential. Many of her business associates may not know that Brennen finds a new home started her newspaper career 30 years ago as adver- tising manager of the Islander and the Beach By Valarie Gouthro Harring Bulletin, where she worked for seven years. Islander editor As a handful of historians and well-wishers She was also photographer, columnist, reporter, and when needed, she helped out with delivery of looked on, another piece of Sanibel's living history the newspaper. drifted away Wednesday, a casualty of modern regu- lation and the tides of time. Brennen feels she has come full circle. "We want to produce quality newspapers that Feelings among those who loved the 100-year-old meet the needs of the island community," Brennen Burnap Cottage were generally joyous as the two- said. story clapboard and tin-roof house was loaded onto a barge on San Carlos Bay as the structure soon will The Islander, the first newspaper on Sanibel- Captiva, was founded as a weekly in 1961 by Barrett take its place in the Sanibel Historical Village. It will and Adelaide Brown of Ft. Myers Beach. It's stated become part of the public display of vintage build- purpose was to "promote the interests of the island." ings saved through the generosity of their owners and the dedication of Village volunteers Now.more than ever, that will be our goal," Brennen said. But there was also just a touch of longing for the The Islander has won numerous Florida Press days when the four-legged creatures on the island Association awards and produces several annual edi- out-numbered those with two, and the houses were tions including the Sanibel Music Festival, Taste of the Islands and the Island Guide special sections. See HISTORY, Page 2 See NEWSPAPERS, Page 11 . • Valarie Harring named Islander editor A new editor has joined the editorial Islander the newspaper people want to business-to-business monthly in Sarasota Calendar 14 team at The Islander, Sanibel and read. I welcome reader comments and I as well as a writer for the Tampa Bay Classifieds Captiva's oldest newspaper. hope we get many." Business Journal, a weekly tabloid which ao Valarie Harring, a community journal- Sanibel and Captiva are not new to is distributed throughout the Bay Area. Op/Ed Page 8-9 ist with 10 years experience at publica- Harring. "Valarie has a real understanding of tions in Southwest Florida, began work "I have visited here several times and community journalism and that will be a Police Beat 2 Feb. 28. She replaced Louis Rom Jr., who really enjoy the islands," she said. tremendous asset to the Islander," said accepted a job in the Tampa area. An award-winning photographer and Jimmy Espy, editorial director of the Fishing Lines 6 "I enjoyed my first week at The reporter, Harring has covered an assort- Breeze Corp., owner of the Islander. Islander and my first week on the island," ment of beats, including government, "We want people on Sanibel to feel Service Direct. 23 Harring said. "I look forward to working schools, sports and general assignment like the Islander is truly their newspaper What's Playing 20 with both the editorial team and the peo- Most recently she was the editor of The and Valarie and the rest of the staff will be ple here to continue efforts to make The Business Examiner, an 18,000-circulation working to make that happen." 2 THE ISLANDER Tuesday. March 5. 1996 Tuesday. March 5. 1996 THE ISLANDER 3 Taste of the Islands planning under way; volunteers needed PMR Realty, Inc. From staff reports committee meeting is March 13. and shortly< thereafter As plans for the 16th annual Taste of the Islands Approximately 20 participating restaurants are Festival continue to jell, organizers are seeking vol- expected and 17 already have committed. Those 1955 ~ 40™ ANNIVERSARY ~ 1995 unteers, additional par- include the Bubble Room, Bullfeathers, Mona Lisa's ticipating restaurants, (Ligorio's), Portofino's, the Hungry Heron, McT's, THE FINEST PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES ON THE ISLANDS donations and corporate Jacarada, Isabella's, Jerry's, Grandma Dot's, Democratic Club event sponsors. 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