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Week of June 10-16, 2004 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 31. NUMBER 23, 20 PAGES 75 CENTS Judge says county must explain causeway maintenance
By Donna T. Schuman longer receive that money. Staff Writer Lee County has 20 d.iys u> respoad to ihe claim. The count\ will defend the Lee County w ill have to prove it prop- complaint accordingly accoiding v> ri erly maintained I he Sanibel Causeway foi - press release vshucd by County AHuroey lowing n circuit court judge's ruling to James Yaeger Scist 'week. reinstate a poifion of Sanibel's lawsuit The remaining counts of Sarnbel's UI-A • against the county suit claiming the county viobtt-d its inter- Lee County Circuit Court Judge James local agreement with J he c:ty .is we!! as its Seals reinstated the city's claim that the own comprehensh e land use plan b> county failed to maintain all three replacing not repairing the Span A of she Causeway bridges. The ruling permits the Causeway were dismissed by Seals las! city's argument that the bridges did not month. receive proper maintenance and allows In his ruling. Seals claimed that as the the City of Sanibel to explain the damage.-, owner, the county had the right to replace it endured due to that lack of maintenance. the Causeway. Seals also claimed the "We (Sanibel) ha\e at ieast S2.2 mil- county's policing rights over the lion in direct damage for the county's fail- Causewav could not be contracted awa> ure to maintain the bridge." said City despite what was written m the interlociil Attorney Ken Cuyler. agreement. The majority of those damages came Sanibei argued the agreement should froiTi weight restrictions placed on the have been upheld based on the Florida Causeway after Span B failed in 2003. To Interlocal Cooperation Act of j969 which adjust to the restrictions, the city ordered allows two go\emmenta! bodies to enter smaller waste removal trucks and paid into a contract with one another. additional fees to vendors making extra Photo by Doima T Schuman • Inset courtesy of Lee County DOT '"Local governments, through interlocal trips on and off the island. The repair process gets underway on Span C. agreements, may agree to cooperate, con- The city cannot, however, argue dam- toll revenue. Cuyler feels the city has life span. In past years, Sanibel received suit, share information and solicit sugges- ages over the loss of surplus toll revenues tions during the planning process, but the endured damages relating to that loss. If about S800.000 annually in toll revenue collected from the Causeway tolls. the county had maintained the Causeway, from the county. Due to proposed Despite Seals' decision regarding the "See RULING Cuyler said, it would have had a longer Causeway replacement, the city will no page 3 Planning Commission reviews beach wildlife protection SWAT teams train By Donna T. Schuman and consider limiting access to the beaches. Staff Writer "Any increase in activity on the beach will be detri- mental," Lindblad said. ''I don't see how we can main- on causeway The City of Sanibei has always taken strides to tain a co-existence without limiting access to the maintain the island's natural resources for its wildlife. beach, especially during nesting seasons." As stated in the Sanibel Vision Statement, Sanibel is Currently, the city does close sections of the beach and shall remain a barrier island sanctuary, on which a during animal nesting cycles. However, Lindblad sug- diverse population lives in harmony with the island's gested more formal restrictions be placed ion the beach wildlife and natural habitats. The Sanibel community during those times. must be vigilant in the protection and enhancement of The J.N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge also plays its sanctuary characteristics. a major part in preserving the island's natural habitat. As the city prepares for its upcoming evaluation of However, the beaches have experience a major decline the Sanibel Plan, it plans to re-examine protection of relative to human impact, according to Refuge the island's coastal resources. One of its main concerns Manager Rob jess. in doing so is maintaining the beaches for wildlife and "The beaches are the most critical habitat we have people. The Planning Commission addressed this issue on the island," Jess said. "We must be able to balance Tuesday and took input .from the public for the having people on the beach and restricting it enough Evaluation and Appraisal Report. for the habitat and its occupants." The beach will be the most difficult area to manage To examine the human impacts and carrying capaci- the co-existence between wildlife and humans, accord- ty of the beaches, the Refuge is currently seeking ing to Eric Lindblad, executive director of the Sanibel between $4 and $6 million in funding through the Captrva Conservation Foundation. United States Congress. "The shore birds and sea turtles that nest there don't Although many suggestions made at the meeting Photo by Renny Severance have any other choice." he said. "'In other areas of the related to preserving the habitat, very few were made island they can move around and nest and feed where in regards to visitors to the beach. In an effort to bal- If you saw what appeared to be invading troops land- they like, but those suited to the beach don't have any- ance the discussion, Councilman Steve Brown suggest- ing on the causeway on Friday, June 4 it was actually where else to go." ed the commission examine both sides of the issue. about a dozen law enforcement officers from the Fort In an attempt to alleviate any obstacles between ""It's so easy to move forward with limiting access Myers Police Department along with others from people and wildlife on the beach, Lindblad suggested Charlotte and Hendry. the city maintain its current volume of beach activity See BEACH page 17 The Fort Myers PD hosted a four day training exercise designed to prepare Southwest Florida SWAT team members to deal with the possibility of terrorism in local waters. •—" WM* CLOSED *™™* The course focused on how to respond effectively to waterborne terrorism, or other violence on the water- • Pouo BFAT page 5 Sanibel's Post Office closed Friday, June 11 ways, teaching officers waterborne safety, infiltration techniques, SWAT swimming tactics, waterborne equip- • UTTIRS page 6 graduates ment and maintenance, waterborne shooting skills and There will be no regular mail delivery or retail service boat and helicopter skills. • D\"im\r, page 8 Local high school and at postal facilities on Friday, June II, as the Postal Friday's exercise was the culmination of the training Service honors the memory of former President • RtALEbiAir page 12 college graduates arc pro- and saw officers practicing jumps from a helicopter hov- filed. Ronald Reagan by observing a National Day of ering 10 to 20 feet above trie water. • PlRMilS&D[-.L[> page 13 Mourning. Express Mail service will be available. The course was taught by instructors from the Blue All postal units, including Headquarters, Area and Green Training Company at no cost to the participating • TV LISTIV.S page 14 District administrative offices will observe this day of agencies. It was funded by federal and state homeland • Obituary PaSe 16 mourning. security grants through the Florida Department of Law - See page 7 Regular delivery and retail operations will resume Enforcement e G-Assinrns page 18 Saturday, June 12. 2 • Week of June 10-16, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER Planning Commission reviews S.O.B. suit questions county's use of tolls By Donna T. Schuman Brookes said. "Because the money was Staff Writer not spent, they were making exorbitant build-back regulations revenue." By Donna T. Schuman been busy composing a working draft of The proposed replacement of the Lee County attorney David Owens Staff Writer what Schuldenfrei calls "a fair emergency Sanibel Causeway has raised several declined comment regarding the merit build-back ordinance." questions regarding maintenance, traffic, past cases in regards to the SOB suit. Redevelopment on Sanibel has always "It's been a difficult thing to do," and the overall effect a 70-foot high fixed- However, Lee County has filed a motion concerned residents. However, redevelop- Schuldenfrei told the commissioners. "We span bridge will have on the island. to dismiss the suit based on its lack of ment following a disaster has raised ques- want to be fair in what we are approving." Issues raised in the lawsuit filed by merit. tions among island residents regarding the The ordinance would allow for condo- Save Our Bay, Inc. even question whether In its complaint, Save Our Bay also effect the city's current flood regulations minium complexes to be replaced with the revenues collected from tolls went to the claims that Lee County failed to properly could have on their homes. same density prior to the disaster. Although bridge or to other Lee County projects. maintain the three bridges with the esti- The majority of those concerns, especial- the ordinance would require the building to However, this is not the first time com- mated $6 million dollars collected annual- ly among condominium owners, focus on be elevated, the ordinance would allow the plaints have been filed against the county ly from its tolls. whether their homes can be rebuilt after a complex to be the same size and footprint as over how revenues collected from the Another case cited in the S.O.B. suit, disaster. before. Causeway were used. Save Our Bay, Inc., State of Florida v The City of Port Under the current build-back regulations, "The need for a plan is essential," and its attorney Ralf Brookes, anticipate Orange, established a precedent identify- a dwelling damaged more than 50 percent Schuldenfrei said. "Anything we can do in that prior cases against the county and ing characteristics of a valid user fee. In would have to adhere to the island's Hood advance will alleviate some of the pressure others filed throughout the state will help that ruling, the Supreme Court of Florida regulations. The new dwelling would be on the city. None of us are looking for in their present suit against Lee County. determined that a governing body could built on stilts and could not exceed a three- increased density, but are looking to pre- In a 1977 lawsuit Sanibe! residents make a reasonable profit from a valid user story height or a building height 45-feet serve what is here." fought Lee County when it planned to use fee. However, it that fee exceeds that "rea- above mean sea level. For some condomini- The ordinance is near completion and revenue bonds collected from the bridge sonable" status; it would be considered a um owners, those regulations couid elimi- will be presented to the Sanibel City to fund road improvement projects out- tax. nate their unit from the re-built complex. Council and Planning Commission in the side the island. "A $4.5 million dollar net profit per Due to the vague nature of those "build- near future, he said. McGovern v. Lee County questioned year on a $6 million dollar gross revenue back" regulations the city plans to re- Sanibel resident Alex Werner, pleased whether people using the causeway is not a reasonable net revenue," SOB address them during the Evaluation and with the Realtors' efforts, said the city could should pay for substantial improvements states in its complaint against Lee County. Appraisal Report process, according to avoid potential lawsuits by passing the pro- to several roads throughout Lee County. According to Brookes, residents rely Assistant Planning Director Ken Pfalzer. In posed ordinance. The roads in question included McGregor on Lee County to use the money from the the report, the city must look into different Councilman Steve Brown said address- Boulevard, Daniels Road, US 41, Cypress toll on the bridge. strategies that address non-conforming den- ing these regulations might be the toughest Lake Drive and Colonial — which is "The Sanibel bridge was paid off in sities during build-back from a hurricane, job the Planning Commission and staff will located about 12 miles away from the 1979 and they have continued to collect fire or other disaster. have during this process. Causeway. the $3 toll for more than 20 years later," Although the state is not requiring "Over 500 condos are built ahead of the The court found that only McGregor Brookes said. "They spent very little on Sanibel to make any specific approach to the coastal construction line," Brown said. could be classified as an approach to the maintenance at all, and only slightly more issue, Pfalzer said it gives the city an oppor- "This is not an easy thing to deal with." island. In its ruling, the court denied vali- on operating the bridge." tunity to make a definitive statement of how Resident Claudia Burns lives in one of dation of the revenue bonds, finding no Throughout the year, Lee County to address the issue. the non-conforming condominium com- evidence that the proposed improvements Department of Transportation and the The Planning Commission held its first plexes built prior to the city's incorporation. would "make a significant contribution to Florida Department of Transportation per- discussions on this issue at Tuesday's meet- However, as a property owner. Burns real- the traffic over the bridge." That ruling form routine inspections and maintenance ing. izes there is a risk involved when building was later upheld by the Supreme Court of on the 40-year old bridges. The latest Although the commission heard the sug- on a barrier island. Florida. repairs, being performed this week, will gestions and concerns from the public, some "Nobody can take Mother Nature to Save Our Bay cites this specific case in place steel supports under Span C. Those Sanibel residents decided to create their own court and sue her fordestroyin g their prop- its suit, claiming it has legal precedence. repairs will cost the county an estimated solution to the problem. erty," Burns said. "The reality is all of our "These past suits show that the toll $440,000. Dave Schuldenfrei and the Sanibel- property could be destroyed." money collected at a bridge should be "Prior rulings limiting user fees to rea- Captiva Association of Realtors are already used for operation and maintenance and addressing this issue. 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ISLAND REPORTER U Week of June 10-16, 2004 ~l 3 Air Corp Aviation Cadets want to mention that he asked that I at least mention that one of the A salute to veterans on May 1, 1941, graduat- met up with General most profound occurrences of the WW II ing from Flight School at Patton for a while, got era was the way the people of this country - hile growing up. the Tom Kelly Field, Texas, on his involved in the Battle of civilians and military alike - pulled togeth- Brokaw-dubbed "Greatest birthday, December 12. the Bulge and was award- er, sacrificing personal desires in favor of Generation" was in charge. 1941. ed the Bronze Star for common benefit. Entire books have been They were riding out a reign The war came as a action in another phase of written expounding this theme, yet there is Wthat will be highly respected and favorably complete surprise to his story. cause to wonder if those born after 1960 can noted at least as long as America keeps its Kenny and most of his His civilian career was possibly imagine that so many millions of own record of history. contemporaries, altering likewise played out in the diverse people actually behaved thus for The Greatest Generation suffered a rude his plans to use the service fast lane as he successful- such a long period of time. and frightening awakening at the hands of to complete his college ly climbed corporate lad- One more and we'll call it a day. I spoke the Japanese Empire. The record shows that education. Instead he got ders of a couple of to Rosie The Riveter. This one worked in a most Americans were not totally sure of the to know the topography of America's more recog- sewing factory in Hoboken, traveling on two correct geographical or even hemispherical the Pacific including the nizable corporations, trains and a bus each way each day from and location of Pearl Harbor on December 7, likes of Auckland, achieving the office of to the Bronx. She sewed together those 1941. However, by the morning of Little Joe Micaie Australia, Tonga Taboo, president. heavy, prickly-material overcoats worn by December 9th. men by the hundreds of New Caledonia and Guadalcanal flying in the GIs in Europe, the coats that made her thousands were lining up at their local mili- Mr. Phillips retired to Southwest Florida P-39s and P-400s. the plane developed for uncomfortably warm as she draped them tary recruiting agency, offering everything. in 1985, living on Sanibei until last year and rejected by the British, so our boys got over her lap while putting the stitches in Countless thousands, like my father's when he and his wife, Laverne Anne, moved them. place. younger brother Dominic, were teenagers, to their current home in Shell Point. The two Know what else she and her girlfriends still too young to volunteer without official The P-400 was hard to start in cold met in high school and this August they will put in each one? A note. A note in the pock- parental consent. weather and had no oxygen, so it had to be celebrate 61 years of marriage. They each flown at extremely low altitude. Later have earned recognition and applause for el of each coat that said things like "Come These men were zealous patriots, self- Kenny flew P-38s and P-4OFs with Rolls leading successful, productive lives, to Home Safe" or "You're In Our Prayers".or less, true heroes, though not by their own Royce engines, including oxygen, using which we add this ail-too-brief salute today. "Thanks Buddy. Come By For Coffee definition then nor for most, not even now. machine guns and 200/300/400 pound I had two long interviews with 22-year Sometime." For about the last 23 years, she unless they are talking about "...the other bombs including napalm, as he and his Sanibel resident, Gordon P. Schopfer. He has lived in Cape Coral and her name is fellows...." squadron flew ground support. He flew 56 even prepared a full page of information as Lucy. Macular degeneration look her sight, The women of the era were cut from the missions, then went back tor about 50 more. a special favor to help me get this all down but not her spirit. After all. she, like every- same cloth, possessing the matching (guid- The last two years of the war he was an on paper. One of his friends, who we must one mentioned herein, is a bonaildc member ing?) spirit, enthusiasm and resolve. The instructor at Page Field right here in Fort favor with anonymity, called Schopfer".. .a of the Greatest Generation. uniquely demanding period prompted the Myers, receiving his discharge in October of most important cog in the European war There's an adage that cautions us to be emergence of Rosie the Riveter, fostering '45. effort of the United States." I honestly careful what we ask for — we might get it. her opportunity to get out of the kitchen and As a civilian he was a retail merchant, his believe that Schopfer's story could make a I asked for this assignment lo call attention grab them there bulls, V ride 'em tough. lasl business being a sporting goods and movie that would compare favorably in con- to the commemoration of the WW If Factories, in particular, will forever bear her scuba shop. tent and action to classics such as "Flying Monument and to underscore a few of the imprint. "I didn't do a heck of a lot" Kenny said Leathernecks" and '"The Longest Day." people who played an integral part in That entire segment of American as we were wrapping up. "'Others did so I still haven't said a word about Mark American life during the years of World Wai" Humanity will be most fondly revered and much more," he went on. "Look at all those Rubin or Jim Dozier or Ted Tyson and II. Tom Brokaw wrote at least three books forever applauded, especially by those of us who didn't come home. They are the heroes. regrettably, I'm not going to attempt to use on this era and said he felt he did not even who are their direct descendants. Heck, I was just a small fry, so don'i use my all the wonderful information they gave me begin to do the subject justice. I couldn't On Saturday, May 29, 2004. the National name. Please." as there is not enough space to do them and agree more. World War II Memorial in Washington, Sure, Kenny. Over 100 missions, any one their stories proper justice. 1 make this sim- Maybe the best suggestion I can leave is D.C. was officially dedicated by President of which could have ended with a splash. ple reference to these fine gentlemen with to approach a veteran of that time and George W. Bush with a crowd estimated at Instructor for two years. Small fry? Puts a sincere appreciation for their contributions. encourage him or her to have a private con- 140,000. Cameras and reporters visited with whole new bent on "relative definition," if 1 want to mention that I also had a great versation with you. They're talking a bit men and women who attended to represent you ask me. And so very typical of so many conversation with former Navy nurse. Jean more freely now. Such a conversation could and to honor the 16 million who donned uni- of those who are bonafide members of the Reed, who was on her way out the door to change your life in positive ways that are forms and served. We are told that only 4 Greatest Generation. attend the commemorating ceremonies in beyond your imagination. million U.S. veterans of that horrific war are I also had a long and very friendly visit Washington, D.C. the day I called. She still alive, their number currently dwindling via telephone with Phil Phillips. He was by slightly more than 1,000 per day. drafted in June of 1942 from his home in Of all U.S. cities with populations of Cleveland and went to Camp Walters. Texas, 100.000 or more, the two with the highest one of a few northern guys among a group concentration of WW II Veterans are of predominantly Southerners. Clcarwater. Florida and our own Cape Our country, every aspect of our world Top Sellers, SellingThe Best Coral. Interestingly, since learning that fact, has changed almost beyond comprehension M. ,,-it ilSiSMISiii ISliiiiili ^'.iifcilii -'^3ISliil iiKilii the feeling while driving on Del Prado of most mere mortals in the past 60 years. Boulevard or Cape Coral Parkway has The 4, ,,, Before the war. such a geographical mix changed for me. Somehow, the sun shines could lead to real trouble. But Phillips over- Marketeers brighter as the sight of gray-haired folks came the obstacles, went to OCS, came out ambling to and fro gives a sense of appreci- Realtors a Second Louie and taught small unit tactics JimAruile Ken Culler Mike Rnbisun |.wm 1 om.ino f:iul C nok ation, perhaps one that was not noted just a until the school was dissolved. short week ago. He was sent to Europe two months Call The Marketeers Today! Once in a while I get to play a round of before D Day and later was assigned to the 472-3121 • 800/232/6004 Web Site: www.sanibelmarketeers.com golf with a man whom I'll respectfully refer 83rd Infantry, Company E. At one point he E-mail: [email protected] to as Kenny. We've played together a dozen was further assigned as a graves registration or 20 times over the past three or four years, officer and at the same time was told to so I called him and asked if he'd indulge me operate the PX when not fighting. with some of his WW 11 experience. He saw enough action to fill a book, so I knew Kenny was a fighter pilot, but that we won't attempt to do it here, but we do was about it. He told me he joined the Army Causeway. Another $20 million dollar budget amendment is set for spring 2005. Large River Front Property Jonathan Harbour RULING Lee County will also be making repairs 100x650 with private boat 'basin to Brand new. 3 bedroom, with detached to the Causeway this week. Three steel accommodate a large yacht and sailboat. guest pod, great room, pool & spa. From page 1 beams will be placed in between the con- Incredible property, one of a kind! Overlooking lake. Deep water access crete girders underneath two different sec- $1,495,000 dock with boat lift. Gated community. tions of Span C of the Causeway, accord- $1,245,000 final say must lie with the one govern- Commercial Office Space at The ment possessed with sovereignty." Seals ing to Paul Wingard, deputy director of the Lee County Department of Village Shops. 2 units available said in his ruling. Immediately w/flexible terms. The Sanibel City Council will hold Transportation. another ""shade session" on June 15. Lee County's consulting engineers. Cuyler said. At that time the council will Post. Buckley. Shoe & Jernigan. recom- decide on how to proceed. mended the repairs after a Feb. 13 site COLDWELL While the city plans its next move, the visit revealed "further deterioration of the county continues its plans for the Sanibel condition of the beams in some of the BANKER Causeway. Lee County Commissioners spans." approved a $20 million dollar budget The repairs, which will cost an esti- I N I I: RN A I I O N A I." amendment to help fund the construction mated $440,000, should be completed by the replacement of spans B and C of the June 18. 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Sprotte, Assistant indicate that they would like a card for my The blotter contains public information State Attorney, 20th Judicial. Circuit of friend with their own name and address. Be obtained from the Sanibel Police 05/28/04 Florida, Economic Crimes Unit, told mem- sure to check your credit quarterly," Department. All persons arrested are inno- Leaving Scene of a Crash / with Injuries, bers of the Sanibel Captiva Sail & Power informed Sprotte. cent until proven guilty in a court of law. Driving without Valid Driver's License Squadron at their May meeting. "They'll also steal your trash and find Officer C. V. Tyus, Jr., reportedly observed "Americans don't like to be inconve- something useful to them so that they can Dave Pavon of Fort Myers leaving the scene of a nienced, so they are easy targets," he stated. steal money out of your credit card 05/24/04 crash with injuries on Periwinkle Way. The officer "An organized crime cartel from Cuba accounts. Buy a shredder," he said. Beach Patrol apprehended Mr. Pavon near the crash scene, has the Fort Myers area as one of their main According to Sprotte, the cartel is setting Officer J.P. Holovacko observed two newly cited and arrested him. The defendant was taken targets," said Sprotte. "There are three rea- up a Cuban theft school in Cape Coral that hatched snowy plover chicks near Mile Marker to the Sanibel Police Department for processing sons people on Sanibel are prime targets. teaches how to use skimmers in restaurants #1. SCCF personnel were on the scene to docu- and then transported to the Lee County Jail. You have retired citizens, you have wealthy to steal your credit card numbers. "The ment the chicks. citizens, and you put signed checks your going rate is $25 for skimming a card. 05/28/04 mailboxes," he stressed. They'll hold the credit card number for 05/26/04 Assist Person "Members of the cartel come from three months so you can't tell where it was Petit Theft Officer K. Sutton followed up on a complaint Miami across Route 75 to Lee County. skinned. They target tourists so that no one Michael Joffe of She Sells Sea Shells, 2422 from John Salvey, 3450 West Gulf Drive, that a They're hoping you'll put a check in your will see the pattern. They also glue skim- Periwinkle Way, reported the theft of $196.01, male had exposed himself to a family member. mailbox. They'll take the check and wash mers to gas pumps," he explained. allegedly by employees of the store. Officer G. off the payee names with pool chemicals "We recently seized fourteen computes Krivas, Sgt. B. Dalton, and Lt. Ashby Mirandized 05/29/04 and replace it with their name. The checks with 600 identities," Sprotte stated. "Pay and questioned three employees. One employee Petit Theft/Bicycle amount up to about $500 or less, and they'll attention to what you're doing. Make sure was arrested and released at the scene. Lester Tarbell, of 979 East Gulf Drive #472, cash 50 or 60 checks a day," Sprotte they swipe your card once." reported the theft of a brown woman's three- explained. "Questionnaires you get in the mail pro- 05/26/04 speed bicycle worth $20 from his condo. Sprotte offered the following tips to proi vide information for more scams. You never Suspicious Incident tect yourself from identity theft: "Don't put pay money to win money," he continued. Clifford Traft, 16095 Captiva Drive, reported 05/30/04 checks in your mailbox, and don't put up "Be aware. Don't use debit cards. A the theft of a cellular phone, a mini tape recorder, Driving without a Driver's License the red flag. Keep track of your credit card credit card company will charge fifty dol- and blank personal checks from his unlocked At 2321 hours, Sgt. Thompson, on uniform bill. If you don't receive a credit card bill, lars for a false charge. There is no limit on Ford Explorer when the vehicle was parked at patrol and driving a marked police vehicle, was it's serious. The thieves will take your bill, a debit card," he said. Jerry's. An employee at Money Corner in North proceeding eastbound on Periwinkle Way. A1996 pay the minimum payment and mark a Fort Myers subsequently called Mr. Traft to report Dodge van entered the street in front of the change of address to their address. Later, someone attempting to cash three of his person- sergeant's vehicle, allegedly causing the al checks. Sergeant to brake abruptly to avoid a crash. Sgt. Thompson reportedly observed the vehicle fail- Beach Resort, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive. One citation to a boater for insufficient per- 05/25/04 ing to maintain its lane by crossing the center sonal floation devices, no fire extinguisher, no Alligator Relocation double yellow line and the white lane maker sev- TRAFFIC CITATIONS sound device, and no registration Security personnel at 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, eral times. When Sgt. Thompson stopped the Sanibel Police issued the following citations One citation for failure to stop at the stop sign Sundial Beach Resort, reported a three and one- car, the driver, Manual Silva of Fort Myers, stated between 5/24/04 and 5/31/04: at Tarpon Bay and the Sanibel Captiva Road half foot alligator by the resort pool. Officer Smith he did not have a driver's license. Sgt. • Twenty citations for speeding on the Sanibel- One citation for failure to stop at the stop sign and Sgt. Thompson responded. They found the Thompson reportedly observed two children in Captiva Road at West Gulf Drive and Tarpon Bay alligator to be uninjured and non-aggressive. On the vehicle, one not restrained. A records check • Four citations for speeding on Casa Ybel One citation for speeding on West Gulf Drive the advice of James Evans of Florida Fish and showed no driver's license or identification card One citation for allowing a person to ride on Wildlife, they relocated the alligator to the for Mr. Silva. The sergeant cited Mr. Silva for dri- • One citation for speeding on Periwinkle Way the exterior of a vehicle Sanibel River off Island Inn Road. ving without a driver's license, having a four • Three citations for speeding on the Causeway One citation for exhibition of acceleration year-old child unrestrained in the rear seat, and • One citation for failing to stop at the four-way (squealing tires when pulling away from a stop 05/26/04 failure to maintain a single lane. Mr. Silva was on Periwinkle Assist Person arrested, sent to the Sanibel Police Department sign) • One citation for an adult allowing an eleven At 2129 hours, Officers R. Bauer-Fithian and for processing, and then transported to the Lee year-old child to operate a personal water One citation for unknowingly driving with a Smith responded to a call from Mary Thomas County Jail. The car was towed by Island craft suspended driver's license and Claudette Beerman at 1609 Periwinkle Way, Garage. Island Garage, regarding someone hiding in the bushes. The officers obtained a description of a 05/31/04 white male, six feet tall, wearing a royal blue tee Criminal Mischief shirt and khaki shorts. The complainants stated At approximately 0031 hours, Andre Peterson they recognized the individual. Officers proceed- of West Palm Beach reported to Officer Hawkins ed to 920 Palm Street, where they found a male . that he witnessed two male subjects scratch his matching the complainants' description. The Ford Mustang in the parking lot of the Sundial male denied hiding in the bushes and said he Beach Resort, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive. The com- was with his grandmother. plainant's girlfriend and brother also witnessed PUBLIC NOTICE One of the complainants has observed the the event. male before, standing on the bike path at Dixie Beach Blvd. The male does not speak to her, but 05/31/04 stares at her. The complainant is concerned for Criminal Mischief Sanibel City Council her safety. The complainant stated she did not At approximately 0031 hours, Darren call the Sanibel Police Department each time she Peterson of Loxahachee, FL, reported to Officer will convene its regularly scheduled saw the male, as she did not wish to be a nui- Hawkins that he witnessed two male subjects sance. Officer Bauer-Fithian stated that the com- scratch his Ford F150 pickup in the parking lot at meeting on plainant was not a nuisance and told her to call the Sundial Beach Resort, 1451 Middle Gulf the SPD when she sees the male. Drive. The complainant's brother and the broth- Tuesday, June 15, 2004 er's girlfriend also witnessed the event. 05/28/04 at 9:00 a. m. Auto Accident 05/31/04 Ariel Betancourt was cited for failing to yield Criminal Mischief in MacKenzie Hall when entering East Gulf Drive from a driveway at Craig Vidler, of Bushnell, FL, reported finding 845 East Gulf Drive. scratches and an obscenity carved onto his Ford 800 Dunlop Road SUV. The vehicle was parked at the Sundial 05/28/04 Beach Resort, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive. Public is welcome. Auto Accident James Cochrane of the United Kingdom was 05/31/04 turning left from the westbound lane at 2075 Criminal Mischief Complete agendas are available at the City Web site: Periwinkle when a car belonging to Luis Pena of At 1208 hours, Steven Lalich, of Grant Park, www.mysanibel. com. A copy of the agenda is also posted on the Fort Myers hit the left hand passenger side of the IL, reported finding scratches on the hood of his car. The car belonging to Mr. Pena left the scene. rental car. The car was parked at the Sundial bulletin board outside City Hall. Agendas subject to Residential Alert ~ amendment. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE Suspicious incident: burglary of occupied dwelling COUNCIL ON ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS The Sanibel Police Department received described as a white male approximately MEETING /HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT a complaint that on May 12th or 13th. 2004 20-30 years old 5' 10 in height and possibly a white male exposed himself to two has brown hair. A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, TO females on the beach in 3400 block of West The Sanibel Police Department reminds INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANY Gulf Drive. On May 29, 2004 at 1:39 AM a residents to be cautious and report any SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. white male entered a West Gulf Drive strange or unusual activity in the communi- beachfront home through an unlocked rear ty immediately to the police. In addition, sliding glass door while the occupant was residents should take extra precautions in IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES sleeping, the perpetrator left the area hastily securing their residences when they are ACT, PERSONS NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO when the victim awoke and announced home and away. Residents should also noti- PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT JIM TSOM, loudly thai she was calling the Police. fy the police department if a person or per- MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES NO LATER THAN ONE These two incidents occurred within sons unknown to them are observed on their close proximity to each other within a three property. DAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS. TELEPHONE 239-472-3700 FOR week period of lime and may be related. For further information concerning this ASSISTANCE IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA The perpetrator of these two criminal advisory, please contact the Sanibcl Police RELAY SERVICE AT 711. acts may be the same person and is Department at (239) 472-3111. 6 • Week of June 10-16, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER "Save our Bay," with all due respect, I loved Marie's well-constructed is wasting their time in their attempts to alliterations, and was moved to suggest LETTERS TO THE EDITOR stop construction of the new "high rise" BOCC as Bunch of Cheap Chiselers causeway. More importantly, they are except that I have met most of these To the Editor: experienced property tax increases over wasting trie resources of the good citi- people, and actually like some of them. Although I am no longer a resident of this period of time from approximately zens of Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, To enter that phrase officially would Sanibel I still receive the Island $1,500 a year to almost $60,000 a year. and all of Lee County. violate this game's rule against personal Reporter so that I can keep up with the I read about the efforts of the "Save My wife and I had so many wonder- attacks. Perhaps someone has a better weekly "Island" news. My wife and I our Bay" contingency to keep lifestyle ful memories together on Sanibel. With acronym and can spare me the game's purchased our first condominium on and environment the way they were her passing, it is not possible for me to stage-one penalty of actually attending a Sanibel back in 1979. We have many many years ago. As I read about their return. No one wishes for the "good old Sanibel City Council meeting. What if I fond memories.of our time spent on the labors, I continue to wonder how many days" the way I do. Although, I also rec- were seen? Oh, the shame. Perhaps if island. After almost 23 years of spend- of these actiyists have been residents of ognize that the world we live in, which we change "Cheap" to "Creative".... ing a good portion of our retirement the island for more than a short time. If includes Sanibel Island, is forever It was great to see how skillfully years on Sanibel, we returned to they want to gain a true sense of what changing, and making an attempt to stop Marie reshaped my words from expos- Indianapolis, IN (our birthplace and the Sanibel and Captiva were like back in the change is an effort in futility. ing the S.O.B. member's statement ~ community we raised our children) the good old days, I suggest they pick that by law several area bridges should because of health issues. . up a copy of a fantastic book published Best wishes to all, have been closed due to wind the past Sadly, my wife, Barbara has since by the Island Reporter titled Sanibel and John B. Smith weekend ~ as bogus but imaginative passed away. During our time on Captiva BC (Before the Causeway). I scare tactics, into the idea that I disput- Sanibel we experienced so many know it's important to protect the envi- ed the relationship between height and changes to the island... some good, ronment, but my personal experience wind. She deftly refuted the reshaped some not good. We saw little houses on tells me that Sanibel and Captiva have supposition by citing some arcane, and the beach torn down and bigger ones maintained their unique charm and liv- To the Editor: probably boring, reports. Overkill. built in their place. In the '80s and '90s ability well after the original causeway A friend's message on my answering Simple physics would have sufficed. we owned a home on the beach. We was completed. machine related that I had been personal- Still, the transmogrification was master- ly attacked in a published letter for my fully done. Better than my minister's comments on whatever it is that S.O.B. sermon most Sundays. I admire this tac- stands for this week. Before reading it I tic, and often and get away using it was 1) apprehensive - the group does its myself. A great shot. homework, mostly .- 2) disappointed - Sanibel Captiva the ad homonym argument is usually the Although overused in national poli- weakest in relevant facts but obviates the tics of late, to suggest I apologize to all Pictorial B.C. History Book need to think and is impossible, there- 300 S.O.B. members for not under- fore, to defend with logic, and 3) sad- standing physics was another great Revised Edition dened because I suspected my intended move. It subtly introduced a touching levity had been dragged down into to the emotional appeal and if one were so stu- politics of personal destruction. pid as to apologize, would validate the Replying to a published letter vio- mis-characterization and award all 300 lates one of my own principles: Never of those S.O.B.s with most sought after engage in a dialogue in the press. Too of all political designations: (sigh) poor, often it's like wrasslin' a pig in the mud abused victims. But alas, I addressed An - one realizes too late that the pig S.O.B.'s use of bogus scare tactics, not enjoys it (Or that one is the pig). To physics. reply might drag me into personalized Instead, let's relate the 300-strong remarks — something that sometimes membership of S.O.B., who along with happens by accident but I generally try COTI, SGGC, and the Planning to avoid. But then I actually saw Marie Commission purportv absolute purity in Gargano's letter. It is classy, clever, representing the interests of all witty, well argued, and artfully used to islanders, as a percentage of the island's advance her own cause: Everything it approximately 5;000 voters. Those who should be. So I am proud to personalize understand the physics will do the math. this remark: Marie, Great Letter! I The rest will consult their feelings. Hurry In Only salute you. Don't sell them short; emotionally dri- And, no, I don't worry when I cross ven mice often have a powerful roar. the causeway. Seventy-two virgins await Just ask the President. if I die for this cause. (Jaimie suggested Marie's letter and group do make A Few Left they might just jump off the bridge if some great points,-especially about: the given a choice, but that's a different Band of Chea ... er ...ah ... oops! I just THIS WILL BE A LIMITED EDITION PRINTING story). Please understand that I really wish Save Our Bay would join forces have no horse in this race except that I with the county and environmental Our local heritage has practically vanished...a life-style live in Lee County, but that I came from agencies, and get active against the alive only to the memory of our citizens. Now we have the Chicago where I was addicted to forces that actually are destroying our observing the political process through estuary ... or Stop Operating Behind a opportunity to safeguard the history of our people through the eyes of the late columnist Mike So Overtly Bogus (but deliciously and photographs from our files and those submitted by our Royko. 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Guys _ move slower leaving.a hotel fire! • Make checks payable to Island Reporter • email: [email protected] | ISLAND REPORTER • Week of June 10-16,2004 • 7 Joanna Theiss Nick Gleason Amy Suzanne Pavelka Wellesley College, Cypress Lake High School Cypress Lake High School Wellesley, MA Parents: Parents: Brad & Deb Gleason Ray and Debby Pavelka Parents: Hal and Nola Theiss Awards: National Honor Society Cum Laude on May 28. (grades 10-12) Awards: National Honor Society She received 4-year scholar- Activities: Activities: ships from Sanibel-Captiva Cypress Swim Team (9-12) (Florida Swim Club) Cheerleader (4 years) Optimist Club and Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club Key Club • Yearbook Captain (4 years) and wishes to thank them. Young wife Next: Florida Atlantic University She is a 2000 graduate of Cypress Lake High Next: Virginia Tech Major: Computer related studies, engineering School Center for the Arts. Major: Fashion Next: University of Florida Law School this Fall. Career: Hopes to work in SW FL as an ocean engineer or in other marine-related work and/or Career goal: Business side of fashion computers •r.> This Summer: Working This Summer: Lifeguard and prepare for college. Jacob Fisher David Seth Gleeson Alexander Greenberg Canterbury School Canterbury School Canterbury School Parents: Joe and Dorit Fisher Parent: Terri Cummins Parents: Awards: High Honors (9-12) Awards: High Honors (10-12) David and Mary Greenberg National Honor Honors (9) Awards: Honors (9,10) Society (10-12) 300+ Hours Rotary Youth Leadership AP Scholar with Honor (11) Community Service Award (11) Presbyterian College Academic Achievement (11) National Honor Society (11,12) University of Rochester Award (11) Activities: Swim Team (9-12) Research paper published in Concord Review (12) Activities: Varsity Baseball (10-12) Chess Club (10-12) JV baseball (9) • Yearbook (12) University of Florida Junior Science & Activities: Senior Class President Handbells (9,12) • SADD (9-12) Engineering Symposium (9) Swim Team (9-12), Capt. (11,12) A-Team (11,12) Yearbook (10) • Relay for Life (12). KMO(9-12) • Chess Club (9-12). Next: Elon University Next: Denison University. Next: University of Washington. Michelle Marinello James Sprankle Steve Ham Canterbury School Canterbury School Bishop Verot High School Parents: Mark & Heidi Marinello Parents: Jim and Patty Sprankle Parents: Dr. & Mrs John Sadd Awards: Honors (9-12) Awards: Honors (11) Activities & Awards: 200+ Hours Community Co-chair Relay for Life Service (12) Activities: Lacrosse (11) Ring the Bell for Mock Trial (12) Salvation Army (4yrs) Activities: Performing Arts (9-12) Performing Arts (11,12) • Relay for Life (9-12) • Model UN (11) Football (2 years) Yearbook (10,11) Leadership Team (11) • Varsity swimming (2 time state qualifier) Fashion Club (11,12), Founder (11) Cross Country (10,11) Model UN (11) • Peer Mentoring (11,12) • Yearbook (10,12) Astronomy Club • Spanish Club Track (10) • Film Club (11) Sanibel Rotary representative SADD (10-12) • Volleyball (10,11) National Youth and Leadership Conference (10) Junior Class Secretary. to Leadership Conference Next: University of South Florida One of 4 nominees for Next: Elon University Bishop Verot Non Excidet Award. Recipient of Briton Scholarship for 4 years from Albion College Recipient of Florida Medallion Scholarship Next: Albion College, Albion MI Alaina Mosny rAshley Camomilli expects to be member of Aibion Swim Team Canterbury School Cypress Lake High School ...... y Major: Chemistry • Career: Pharmaceuticals Parents: Graduated with honors in • •£•}•'' • '''. this Suniinci. work and hate » iol oi fun. Rudolf and Nancy Mosny December, 2003 ""^. " i- Awards: Honors (11, 12) - - :.t1 ! •• She married Darian Lundgren --•«*• •*•• •••'« Activities: *~ * on Sanibel on January 25 and ' ' _ 'Jf Molly Landl Diversity Day Committee (12) she joined the Army, heading in Cypress Lake Performing Arts (12) March to Fort Leonardwood, Missouri for boot International Thespian SocietyApprentice (12) Center for the Arts camp. Parents: Sue and Gus Landl Chorus (12) • SADD (9-12) • Mock Trial (12) She signed up to be in the Military Police and Literary Magazine Editor (12) hopes to join the FBI or do police work when her Awards: National Honors Society Newspaper (11,12), Editor (12) five-year tour of duty is completed. National Art Honors Society Film Club (11,12), Founder (11) Guitar Club (10) • Volleyball (9) Activities: Key Club • Chess Club Creative Writing Club (10) Next: Eckerd College Next: Richmond University Major: Art Career goal: Artist This Summer: Work on pottery 8 • Week of June 10-16, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER ..• Faratnore extensive list of events, see:flif&$/eek's Islander, available free alrove'r-Mte islands. Dateline • Week of June 10 - 16 Nvtices of upcoming events to appear in Dateline must be received by Friday for \ following Thursday's publication. Notice, received by Monday will appear accordii Looking ahead . . . Upcoming evenrs to available space. Fax 472-8398 THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY - MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 10 Fly Fishers ' 11 12 . • 13 14 15*,-. 16 Meet National Wildlife. Refuge for birders, On !ExtU6it naturalists, and curious people who • ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG at the enjoy being on the water and learning &day 14 Bob Rauschenberg Gallery (formerly from an experienced naturalist. Call for REVISED DATE FOR BABY STEPS Edison Community College Gallery of reservations for all activities. 472-8900 JEve.rv Classes for parents and infants, with Fine Art). "Scenarios," recent work. Guided trail tour by canoe and kayak • TURTLE TRACKS at the Sanibel - Developmental Specialist Dee Donalson, 8099 College Pkwy. Through July 11. begins June 14 at the Sanibel Community atlO:3O aim. daily. 472-8900. Captiva Conservation Foundation's Church, rm. 112. $10 for materials and sup- • SAN-CAP ART LEAGUE at BIG Arts, Sunset Paddles tour Monday, Nature Center at 9 a.m. Interpretive pro- gram on the life cycle of the sea turtles plies, pease bring own floor quilt and baby Summer Show throughout the summer Wednesday, Friday, 6 p.m. Tour is about season. mat make their home on the islands. $3 maintenance items. 7 - 8:30 p.m., 472-2684 2 1/2 hours. adults/ kids free. $2 for parking at the oremai] [email protected]. •SANIBEL LIBRARY San-Cap Art Sealife and Nature cruise on the 26 pas- League members show. beach. 472-2329. ALLIGATOR AMBLERS hike senger pontoon boat departs at 11a.m., 1 • GAMES DAY at the Senior Center, 2401 • DIGITAL IMAGINATION all Florida Dickinson State Park in natural scrub oak p.m., tour is approx. 90 minutes. Library Way. Bridge, Mahjong, and area. RSVP (239) 594-0401. juried show at the Alliance for the Arts, Everglades Day Tour all day Tuesday, more. All levels welcome. $2 members, Fort Myers. Sponsored by Thursday, Saturday, meet at 8 a.m., $4 non-members. 472-5743 FindWhat.com, opening reception June return around 6:30 p.m. Includes air boat y 4. 939-2787. • YOGA FOR HEALTH 9:15 -10:30 a.m. ride, swamp buggy tour, and more. Call Thursdays at the Community House, • BRIDGE FOR FUN Senior Center 2401 • DIGITAL IMAGINATION, recent work for reservations. 472-0101. 2173 Periwinkle Way, with Eleanor Library Way. $2 members, $4 non-mem- by Bruce Gora at the Members Gallery Touch Tank Exploration at 11 a.m. and 1 Horowitz, Cost: $10. 267-8334 bers. No partner needed all levels wel- at the Alliance for the Arts. Through come. 472-5743. June 26. p.m. Program approx. 1/2 hour. • FAMILY SJTORY HOUR at the Sanibel Evening cruise at 6 p.m. These tours also Public Library, 6:30 p.m . • SHELLCRAFTERSIO a.m. to 3 p.m. • DUO SHOWS AT ARTS FOR ACT. every Monday at the Community House include a visit to the touch tank. Tour is • FAMILY NIGHT at the Sanibel Library Christina Wyatt's "Mermaids" and Roy approx. 2 hours: on Periwinkle. Benton's "Elements." 2265 First Street, 6:30 p.m. • MOMMY AND ME at the SCA 10:30 at the historic Arcade in Fort Myers. Breakfast cruise 9 a.m. Tuesday and • YOGA & MEDITATION 6 p.m. -7:30 a.m. -11:30 p.m. $2 per child. For Moms Thursday. 90 min., includes coffee, • GUESTS ARTISTS INVITATIONAL at p.m. with Murari Brian Healy at Casa and kids aged 1-4 years. 472-6227. juice, and pastry. Also includes visit to Ybel Resort. Open to public, beginner's • BOOKWORMS stories and crafts for the Cape Coral Arts Studio. Showcases the touch tank. works of Cape Coral Arts Studio instruc- welcome. $12. children aged 3-5, Sanibel Library 10 tors. 4533 Coronado Pkwy. June 4-25. TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE DRIVE a.m. Mon/Wed. leaves every 1 1/2 hours, Sat. - Thurs., • SUMMER MEMBERS' SHOW at the Coming • SMALL WONDERS stories for children t: 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wildlife Drive is now Fort MyeiS B.each Art Assoc. corner of • PAINT OUT with the San-Cap Art birth to age 2. Sanibel Library 2 p.m. Donora and$helkMound Blvd., FMB. open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. except League, 9 a.m. - noon, bring lunch and a Mon/Tue Open Wedslhd Thur^9-1. ., -;, •••;.,'; .• Fridays. Reservations, 472-1351 chair. June 17: Bowman's Beach, June • SCA DUPLICATE BRIDGE has resumed SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE 24: Jensen's Marina. 472-1850 • CALL TO ARTISTS': Exhibition"oppor- at the Sanibel Community Association on BAY: The naturalists at Tarpon Bay Mondays at 7:30 p.m. The game is open to tunities at-the Cape Coral City Hall, Explorers have started up free lunchtime through Arts in Public Places. Call Cape all regardless of ability. Partners, will be talks beginning at 12:30 p.m. Mon.- Fri. Corai Arts Studio, Fine Arts Division at Friday 11 provided if necessary. Fees $4 for SCA 574-0802. on the observation deck overlooking the • AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH members, $5 for non-members. most beautiful setting on Sanibel and MANDY ABAIR Jazz concert at BIG On Stage ••••••• last about half an hour. Arts. June 11,6 p.m. $50/$40 395-0900 Coming Soon • SCOTLAND ROAD at "the "Periwinkle Topics include Calusa Cafe, manatees, • CHAMBER AFTERHOURS at the Playhouse: Begins' June 16, $iQr dolphins, sharks, turtles, and alligators. fEwrv Wee£ Colonial Bank, Sanibel Beach Center on Performances 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees. Tarpon Bay Explorers is located at the • GOURMET SINGLES SUPPER CLUB Summerlin Rd, across- from Tanger north end of Tarpon Bay Rd. 472-8900. Factory Stores. June 21,, 5:30- 7p.ni. • GREASE at the Broadway Palm June 10 meets every Friday in finest restaurants in RSVP by June 18. $5 for guests, $8 at the - Aug. 14,. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Call for reservations for all activities. the area. For more info, call 332-819? Myers. 27|f 42-2; , • •; 472-8900 • BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER at St. door. 472-1966 • A DAY AT THE BEACH - Tigertail • LOST I!%MfhERf$c& ofM sBtnmer;. ; FITNESS WITH RAM at the SCA, 2173 Michaels and All Angels. Fridays 10 4 Periwinkle Way. Low impact aerobics, a.m.-11:30; a.m. in the Parish Hall. 472- Beach, with the Alligator Amblers. June of Neil Simfsh at theTFloVida Rep, in the " 21. $4 per car. RSVP (239) 495-7644 historic Arcade Theatre downtown Fort It. weight training. Mon, Wed. Fri., 9:15 2173. Myers. Directed by Bob Cacioppo June -10:30 a.m. $8. 267-3092. • TERRIFIC TWOS stories, activities for 4 - 27 . 332-4665. ADVENTURES IN PARADISE: two year olds, Sanibel Library. 10 a.m. Cruises; dolphin watch, sunset cruises • KWLF stories, activities, games, for ages Tuesday 15 and more on board power catamarans. 6 and up at the Sanibel library. 3 p.m. T*firouafi the M®ntk: Canoe and kayak tours; guided or self Every Week • SUMMEK ARTS CAMP .at the Lee guided. Walk the Boardwalk; free nature • OPENTORTRAIT STUDIO 1 -4 p.m. $4 County Alliance for the Arts: Tons of tour of mile-long boardwalk at Port per session, open to all artists. Model pro- great programs for kids and grown-ups, Sanibel Marina, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 12 vided. 472-5267. including-painting in all media for Friday 10 a.m. 472-8443. J0S' • TROUBLESTARTERS AT THE AMER- adults, Space Odyssey, Treasure Island, CAPTIVA CRUISES: In conjunction ICAN LEGION Every Tuesday evening Super Sleuths and more for the kids. with South Seas Resort, now offers two fEvery Week • VEGETATION WALK 2 hour tour of 7:30 pm. to closing. San-Cap Rd. at mile 939-2787. new cruises. Dolphin Luncheon Cruise Shell Mound trail 9 a.m. every other Sat. marker 3.472-9979. departs at 11:30 a.m., return, at 1:30. • SUMMER HOURS AT THE HISTOR- 472-1100x222. Family cruise with casual lunch buffet • YOGA CLASSES AT CASA YBEL ICAL MUSEUM Open half days, • FAMILY FUN AT THE REFUGE guid- served. $35 adults, $20 children aged 12 RESORT Murari Brian Healy is teaching Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p,m. ed tour of Wildlife Dr. for the family. 9 and under, kids 3 and under are free. two new ongoing yoga classes at Casa 950 Dunlop Rd. 472-4648. a.m.RSVP 472-1100x222. 472-5300 Ybel Resort on Tuesday mornings, 9-10 • THE CARPENTERS SHOP at the • MINDFUL YOGA AT BIG ARTS with a.m. This is an outdoor class and will be Sanibel Community Church. Bibles, Sunset Dinner Cruise call for departa- Brian Healy, 9:30 a.m. -10:45 a.m. Open held on the lawn overlooking the gulf in books, music, gifts. Mon-Eri. 9 a.m. - 3 tion times. Cocktails and dining. $45 to public, beginners welcome. $12. front of the Thistle Lodge restaurant on the p.m., Sunday 9 - noon. adults, $20 children aged 12 and under, grounds of Casa Ybel Resort, 2255 West • TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is offer- kids under 3 are free. 472-5300. Coming Sacm Gulf Dr. Beginner friendly, $ 12 per class. ' ing naturalist led tours on the Tarpon • GULF COAST WRITERS' ASSOC • FORT MYERS SWING DANCE SOCI- Bay portion of the 'Ding' Darling workshop, "Stand in the Moment" at BIG ETY meets every Tuesday at Ron Dao's Arts with Stephen Overbeck. Overbeck Sports Bar in Ft. Myers, 15320 has written for Newsweek, The Chicago McGregor Blvd. Free lessons 8:30 - 9 Tribune, the Washington Post, and other p.m. No cover. 239/851-7354 Kathleen Campbell major publications. June 26. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., bring bag lunch. $10 members, $20 Presents non-members. Cell:239/470-3218 • Office:23ft/472-312t 'Toll Free:800/232-6004 . Regular meetings are the last Saturday of Wednesday 16 the month, Beacon Exec, Suites 8359 • OUTDOOR PAINTING AND Beacon Blvd, FM. (239) 418-0674 SKETCHING with the Fort Myers Beach Gute Island Cottage! Art League. 8:30 a.m. to noon, June 16: Gharjning island cottage in classic Olde Bowditch Pt, June 23: Mound House, at I Sanibel style! Tucked away in a private Sunday 13 the end of Connecticut St. 437-4906 •setting near the water, this cottage is a perfect starter home or vacation home. Open y Wee£ floor plan with 2 BR, 1 BA, laundry/utility KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC SITE y room, screened lanai, and separate storage guided tours. 10 a.m. Sat. and Sun. $3.25 NESTERS & RESTERS Beach and I shed. Lowest priced home currently listed per vehicle. shoreline exploration, departing 9 a.m. on Sanibel! Seller financing possible. from the Sanibel Inn. Park in lot next to CGLDWELL $315,000 Ellington's. 472-2329 JBANKER CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR Sanibel Public Library 9:30 &10:30 a.m. Cold well Banker Residential Real Estare Inc ISLAND REPORTER J Week of June 10-16, 2004 _! 9 VIP Reaty Gtou?. ,, .1 no-sH NEW LISTING isiand Gardening Ron Sympson •. ! ESTATE ON ROOSEVELT CHANNEL il.is! jdin i>i.i>. \.'llhim,li,,ikinuii'iix-Di()l,ilinn.l.i iln ;I;K : BA ni.iin 111 HIS. .lid iln ' UK I ii\aiisi ii.i.isi in i .silnl in mil,, vis;, t.ilinnwitl.ih untiil \i. v.-'1 lv.(i-i\'ll ( Kini1'I Fin pm| • ii\ i||> i^. No Florida grass wilE s|l llf. I ill« pU.lll I 'I.H k \Mlil ( I'll' .U.I » l"ll MMI 111 illSi (! I i ,.!< .1 j..Kl| Hit 'Itl'l-l - ll.l\' i.l||lll ll'l I'll! .\' Kill 'llJllllll^ ' I. l.t ll I Jl II IIS |l)K.l| match your Kentucky IHIIII-MI^ iv v\ii n»ii ,inil i- Ii IK liiinhl'iil with .i it w 111'i'n.il i »i' • ' HI s blue SI,«»«JI;,O(M» Dear Ron: We are mov- ing to the Fort Myers area soon and would like to know the true story of which grass is the best to plant for our new yard. Please give us the advantages and disadvan- NEAR BEACH - CANAL HOME tages of both Bahia and ^ciUi'iiU teaching aid based on portability, audi- awarded to the squadron for having the ence interest, case of manufacture, cost best publication as judged by the Sanibel Captiva Sail & Power and \alue as a teaching aid. This award Publications judging Committee. This was ghen to the squadron for the mock- trophy was been awarded since 1968 and up boat console made by Jim Strothers for SCSPS has won it four times in recent Squadron wins awards use in the Sanibel School Boating Course. years - 1997. 2001, 2002, and 2004. The Sanibel Captiva Sail & Power which was given to each squadron The '"Venice Boating Achievement Squadron member Ed Harwell received Squadron won more awards at the District excelling in boating courses, advanced Trophy (1st prize) was awarded to the the Educational Achievement Award for 22 US Power Squadron spring conference grades, and elective courses. squadron graduating the highest percent- successfully completing all advanced in April than at any conference in the past. The "'Boca Ciega Teaching Aids age of starters in their boating courses grade courses and all elective courses. Awards included the "Flag for Trophy" (3rd prize) was given to the during the previous calendar year, provid- Charles Ringel received the Recognition Educational Excellence" (3rd prize), squadron displaying the most outstanding ing there are twenty or more graduates. of Life Member to honor his receiving 30 This rotating trophy has been awarded merit marks. He is only the second mem- since 1969 and this is the first time SCSPS ber of the squadron to achieve this status. has won it. Bob Crossman is the other Life Member The "Fort Myers Publications Trophy" and he has 25 merit marks. Ahhh Tropical Paradise! (1st prize) is a rotating trophy and was Ding'Darling annual F J jll-sl photo contest now open PRINT Photos must portray wildlife, scenery, and/or circumstances found within J.N. with each subscription "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and have been taken within the Be first with the latest news and two previous years. happenings : Photos must be 8" x 10" (or full frame 8" x 12") with an 11" x 14" mat to facil- on Sanibel and Captiva. Subscribe now itate display. Frames are not permitted. to the Islands best, award-winning Please include one 4" x 6" copy of newspaper entry. The Island Reporter.. .#1 ! Each person may enter up to two photos Pick up your poster Ligia Dovale-Kiamco of Warwick, Rl, won but is eligible to win only one award. at our office or add last year's "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society ! Photos that have won awards in previ- $3 postage & Amateur Nature Photography Contest ous "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society with this stunning snowy egret portrait. handling and we photo contests may not be resubmitted. will mail it to you. ! Judging will be anonymous. Please do Nature photogs — take aim not put your name or anything that will June 1 marked the opening of the identify you on your photo. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society's annual ! Judging criteria: Ahhh Tropical ParadiseISLmPBfcPOttlEfi! f 11002 • ISLAND RfcPOl Amateur Nature Photography contest. The 1. technical excellence (sharpness, ISLAND REPORTER » »KKI MATSUMOTO contest, held in conjunction with "Ding" lighting, composition, exposure) S A N I R I: I. ISLAND H I O K I I.) A Darling Days, Oct. 10 through 16, com- 1 memorates the birthday of Jay Norwood 2. originality/creativity "FRAMING SPECIAL ONLY "Ding" Darling, one of the foremost con- 3. interest servationists in American history and dri- 4. ability to be reproduced for ving force behind Sanibel's eponymous publication J.N. •'Ding" Darling National Wildlife $52.00!! Refuge. I Digital photos are acceptable, however Deadline for submission is 4 p.m. Sept. no manipulation of original images is ANY ISLAND REPORTER POSTER! 30, 2004. Complete contest rules are listed allowed. Any manipulation will result M \TSl JM( >1() r,-\[ I I RY \ I K VWl SH( )l' below. For an entry form and pther contest in disqualification of entry. 2 540 ITKIUINKI I- WA\ VII I \C".I C I-NII-.R -T2-I') 11 information, log on to www.dingdarling- : AH photos will become the property of society.org and click on "Select a Link." the Society and will not be returned. Subscription Special 1 then "Photography Contest" on the drop- There is no need to include a return -I down menu. Or contact the Society at envelope or postage. [email protected] or 239-472-1100, ! In the event that fewer than 16 entries ext. 233. Entries may be delivered in per- are received, the Wildlife Society -1 son to J.N. '"Ding" Darling National reserves the right to cancel the contest. Wildlife Refuge or by mail to "Ding" ! Up to 13 entries may be chosen as win- J. .r J- J->- • J Darling Wildlife Society. One Wildlife ners. Winners will be posted at the Dr.. Sanibel. FL 33957. Refuge's Education Center and on the Society's Internet Web site in October. .1 i€ Only amateur photographers are eligi- Photos may be used by the Society in 1 ble to enter. (You may not possess a any way with appropriate credit. professional photographer tax identifi- : The Refuge and Wildlife Society can- I cation number for the sale of pho- not be held responsible for lost or J tographs.) damaged photos. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of June 10-16, 2004 Q 11 Remembering the past A Sanibel family's place in history By Caroline Gavin Student Intern n Saturday, June5, 2004 at 2 p.m., history was taking place here on Sanibel. Friedrich N. Jaegar dedi- ocated a smalJ piece of land on Rabbit Road to the late Edrnond and Elnora Gavin and family. A bronze plaque was placed on a stone near the house for Sanibel resi- .•• '•<••>••• •'•••• /-£ Caroline Gavin dents and visilors to view. The plaque acknowledged Edmond and Elnora and their parents, isiah and Hannah Gavin and Harry and Pearl Walker. It goes on to describe Edmond and Elnora as "one of the pioneer Negro families that settled on Sanibel island in 1917." "Being a member of this family makes me proud. 1 take a lot of pride in the [Gavin] name and its heritage and what has developed on the island." stated Eric Gavin. a resident of Lehigh Acres and the youngest of Edmond and Blnora's 18 children. The plaque can be viewed as you pass 716 Rabbit Road, where many struggles were overcome with the leadership and love from Edrrond and Elnora. There were a lot of problems mnong the Gavin household, but all those conflicts were resolved by loving one another. One lesson the 18 children learned was to always be :',...... •_. Ai,.,,: ... i-.!. . ready and willing to help others "My parents made me The entire Gavin Family gathers on the front steps of who I am — a firefighter. ! rush to aid others and learned the house on Rabbit Road. to have a love for everyone, thanks to the way my parents raised my siblings and I." Eric explains. Caroline Gavin is a 15-year-old up-and-coming jour- The entire Gavin family is very grateful for the acknowl- nalist who will be entering her junior year in the fall at edgement of their family. 'It feels good to know that Jaegar Benton Harbor High School. Benton Harbor is her home- recognized my family. Many people give credit to the Gavin town and is located in the Southwestern area of Michigan. family, but no one has taken a stand to make a landmark out Caroline is a regular visitor to the Sanibel area and is of a house that has made Sanibel history." Eric says. currently doing an internship here at the Island Reporter. Thanks to Friedrich Jaeger's efforts to plan and pre- She has a love of writing and takes advantage of even- pare for the homestead dedication. It will always be learning experience she can gel her hands on. Photo by Kathleen Blase remembered by the Gavin family. Charles LeBuff to lead cruise Local author/historian Charles the still functioning 119 year old LeBuff will lead a lecture/cruise on Sanibel lighthouse and writes of those board M/V' Suribachi, an authentic Navy experiences in his autobiography Liberty launch, .on June 26 from 10 a.m. Sanybel Light. He is also responsible - 12 p.m. for forming the loggerhead sea turtle PUBLIC NOTICE This is also a celebration of the conservation program on Sanibel- release of his novel The Calusan. Based Captiva that developed into the sea tur- on real events in Florida's past, this epic tle conservation efforts now in place Sanibel City Council will convene novel spans centuries and brings togeth- throughout southwest Florida. He er different cultures and historical peri- details those efforts and research in his A Goals Workshop ods surrounding the discovery in 1883 book titled The Loggerhead Turtle. of Calusa artifacts by a young Florida His lecture will offer a range of sub- meeting on cowboy from the cattle town of Punta jects highlighting not only the Calusa Rassa. Indians but will also cover some inter- Wednesday, June 16, 2004 'Though a work of fiction LeBuff esting details of Lee County history. It draws upon actual people, places and will especially please history lovers and at 9:00 a. m. events for his settings. William will give some interesting insights into Marquardt, Curator of Archaeology at the making of southwest Florida. in MacKenzie Hall the Florida Museum of Natural History This cruise is presented by Pine states, ''Charles LeBuff writes with Island Cruises and Variety Store at 3187 800 Dunlop Road great empathy and humanity about both Stringfellow Rd. in St. James City. They the prehistoric and historic past. also have his books available for sale Public is welcome. Through his perceptive eyes we envi- and for personal inscription. sion a bygone era and rediscover an For more information about this $15 environment that still sustains us today." + tax cruise call The Variety Store at Complete agendas are available at the City Web site: LeBuff has called Sanibel Island his 239-282-2165. Reservations are home for more than 45 years. He is the required. www.mysanibel.com. A copy of the agenda is also posted on the last resident to serve as a light keeper of bulletin board outside City Hall. Agendas subject to amendment. SUSAN BLUEHS IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE COUNCIL ON ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS Health Care Services MEETING/HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT o A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, TO A FULL RANGE OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY AN ISLAND RESIDENT INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANY Bathing & Personal Care • Companion Care SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. Meal Preparation • Transportation • 24 Hour Care IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES Medication Management • Safety Management ACT, PERSONS NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO Blood Pressure, Cardiac & Pulmonary Management PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT JIM BOM, Diabetic Care • Wound Care • Coiostomy & Ileostomy Care MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES NO LATER THAN ONE Alzheimers Care • Terminal Illness Care Se Management DAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS. TELEPHONE 239-472-3700 FOR ASSISTANCE IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA Susan Bluehs, R.N. (239)472-3327 RELAY SERVICE AT 711. 12 • Week of June 10 - 16, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER REAL ESTATE DREA&I HOMES r •• • •- : •• . :-. '•.'•••...•••,-'• 83* - .'! ^-.;.-.„:>. .. Address: 1655 Land's End Village Price: $1,240,000. Bedrooms: 2 Real Estate Company: Coldwell Banker Bathrooms: 2 Previews International Pool: Community Realtor: Newman, Panico & Assoc. Kitchen Features: Granite counter tops Realtor's phone: 239-472-3121 Additional Features: Completely remodeled. Year Built: 1985 Located in the most desirable community within South Seas Resort. Views across the 3rd fairway to Annual Taxes: $13,070 Pine Island Sound. Sanibel Public Library's regular programming for chil- At the Library dren includes: • "Small Wonders", a story time for ages birth to 2, is held on Monday at 2 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays "Stars and Stripes" at 10 a.m. "Terrific Twos" is a special program for Mini-Parade float contest two-year-olds on Fridays at 10 a.m. • "Bookworms" is story time for 3 to 5 year olds on The Sanibel Public Library is sponsoring the 2nd Monday and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Annual "Mini Parade Float" Contest in conjunction with the annual Sanibel Independence Day Parade. Children For school-age children there are several activities: in grades K through 8 are invited to design a "mini" parade float before June 29th with this year's parade • K-3 meets on Fridays at 3 p.m. theme, "Stars and Stripes". Each float should be no larg- • Kids in grade four and up meet on Mondays at 3 p.m. Evening Storytime" on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. features er than a shoe box (13" long x 6.5" wide x 4" high"). family-style stories. Bring your float to the library on June 29th at 3:00 p.m. for the judging in five categories including "Best in These programs are free and open to the public. For Parade". All of the floats will be displayed at the Sanibel more information, call Barb Dunkle at the Sanibel Public Community House on July 3, 2004 during Sanibel's Library, 472-2483 or visit the website at www.sanlib.org. Independence Day festivities. The library is located at 770 Dunlop Road. .... instead, Place a Personal Fabrication Technology At Its Finest Greeting to- Yoyr Dad, Grandfather Designs by Mark Christian or special Pan ftiYour Life This Year in Tfte island Reporter and Captiva Current! Let Him Know How Special Hess!! • Screen Rooms Call John paetz u.PJ. Today to Pool Enclosures • Front Entrys Reserve Yoyr Space! Rescreens • Security Gates Mechanical • Driveway Gates Railings Welded Railings 848 S.E. 9TH ST. Spiral Staircases CAPE CORAL FL island gapth REPORTER WTaptruaH . ~ rrent ISLAND REPORTER J Week of June 10-16, 2004 J 13 PERMITS ISSUED SEPTIC ABANDONMENTS $34,000 Garis James & Diane 1226 Par View Drive Pool Coastal Custom Pool & Spa $30,000 Albert Craig & Monica 1279 Par View Drive Pool Coastal Custom Poo! & Spa Gavin Oscar L Plumbing $22,500 Taylor Frank W Jr & Betty Lou 9428 Moonlight Drive Pool Coastal Custom Pool & Spa Rochester Resorts Corp 3326 West Gulf Drive $20,000 Sheets Mark & Wanda 4461 Waters Edge Lane Partial Demo Wolter Group Inc Silvers Barbara 3921 West Gulf Drive $19,500 Lee County Dist School Bd Etal 3840 Sanibel-Captiva Road Demolition Southwest Builders Inc Levering Robert S & Ruthi G' 'rs 430 Surf Sound Court $16,680 Steeb William R & Mary M 1230 Bay Drive Replace Windows Conger Richard Allen $15,750 Sanibel Public Library Inc 770 Dunlop Road Fire Aiarm Simplex Grinnell LP Rohaley & Sons Plumbing $15,000 Jenkins Paul A & Barbara A 1715 3 Middle Gulf Drive Column Repair Kennedy/Debord Inc Gillespie Ann L 3805 West Gulf Drive $10,269 Meyers Warrin & Laurel S 3744 West Gulf Drive Screen Enclosure Hansen Screen Enclosures $8,940 Soobitsky Joel & Cassandra 2118 Starfish Lane Screen Enclosure Screen Enclosure Services $6,354 Murphy Frank B 1613 Sand Castle Road Deck Addn Paid Advertisement $6,000 Palazzotto Peter M ,& Michele L 245 Daniel Drive Enclose Lower Level Owner Builder $2,500 Reiss Dale & King Jerome 589 Kinzie Island Court LP Tanks Ferrellgas $2,495 Ackerman Terese Anne 1322 Seaspray Lane HVAC Comfort Zone Inc LET'S TALK $2,400 Tumminello Mary N 3730 Coquina Driva Roofing Permit Superior Roofing Inc $2,000 Carla Brooks Johnston, Trustee 1918 Iris Lane Interior Demolition Kennedy/Debord Inc REAL ESTATE $1,924 Thompson Judith 1022 Lindgren Blvd Roofing Permit Colonial Roofing Inc rvV/g J.Kondelli I/2 & R. Primo 1/2 1760 Dixie Beach Blvd HVAC Middletons Heating & Cooling n/v/g Chad, LLC 4273 West Gulf Drive Irrigation Sprinkler Man The Presented by n/v/g City of Sanibel 2897 Island Inn Road Roofing Permit Infinger Professional Roofing Margie Davison n/v/g Fredericks Plaza Limited Co 2424 22 Palm Ridge Road Electric Permit Moinar Electric Inc n/v/g Palm Lake Assn Inc 2320 Wooster Lane Plumbing Permit Monahans Plumbing Inc THE FINAL TOUCHES The moving van has just pulled away- You are exhausted form packing all of your household goods, and the last thing you reel like doing is cleaning your home from top to bottom for the new owners. But leaving your home impeccably clean is one of the most important things you can do to ensure a smooth settlement. Brooks Ronald D + Deborah F Single Family Residential 2968 Wulfert Rd - $3,350,000 Your buyers will do their "walk-through" inspection Fowler David K Tr Single Family Residential 6015 Clam Bayou Ln $1,560,000 before the settlement to make sure that the functional Apmann Jon L + Nancy L Condominium 3013 West Gulf Dr #102 $840,000 systems are in working order ant that the agreed-upon repairs were made. They will feel reassured about he Brooks Warren K + Sheryl E Single Family Residential 5735 Pine Tree Dr $805,000 whole process if they walk into a spotlessly clean Haas William D Tr Single Family Residential 3526 West Gulf Dr $750,000 house. Moving is always an anxiety provoking time for Manimi Lie Washington Limited . Condominium 2230 Camino Del Mar#3b1 $580,000 both buyer and seller. A clean house will help to ease Carroll Diane F Single Family Residential 9417KavaCt $520,000 the tension for everyone. If you are too tired to do the Davison Robert B + Margie Condominium 1501 Middle Gulf Dr#402d $497,500 cleaning yourself, calling a professional cleaner will be Cuyler Kenneth B + Cacchione Barbara H/W Vacant Residential Sawgrass PI $489,500 worth the investment. Pardee Margaret E Tr Single Family Residential 1651 Sand Castle Rd $475,000 Berkovits Max + Sarah Single Family Residential 747 Martha's Ln $430,000 Margie specializes in Sanibel, Captiva and Ft. Myers real Cella Sibyl + Vincent L Single Family Residential 1667 Atlanta Plaza Dr $335,000 estate. She was named Realtor of the Year by Sanibel arid Captiva Assn. of Realtors in 2000 and 2002. Her new book, "How To Armitage Ralph T Condominium 1250TennisplaceCt#B24 $315,000 Make Your Realtor Get You The Best Deal-South Florida Dolan Daniel D + Barbara C Single Family Residential 5131 Sanibel-Captiva Rd $150,000 Edition" is must reading if you are thinking of buying or selling. Call Margie at PMR 472-1511, or e-mail her at [email protected]. RE/MAX announces top sales and marketing people Chuck Andrews •• Top Sales Associate Dustyn Corace • Top Marketing Agent Chuck Andrews is again recognized RE/MAX of the Islands also as the top producing sales associate at announced that Dustyn Corace was the RE/MAX of the Islands for the month of most productive listing agent for the April. Andrews is month of April. a former member Corace began his of the Lee County real estate career in .•* «='4ji.sno. Fiexsteol and Carbon realtor "Top Gun" July of 2000 by r panel. The, pro- developing the * •:•- S *'• recliners A;! on SALE fo Gear gram offers other RE/MAX, of the [ ... t *k,.»7' Oid Daa. Savings up to 53% agents the oppor- Islands rental pro- tunity to learn gram. from top agents. "Dustyn currently fir Owner and bro- helps to oversee the • jc)&0 /yWftfD"V$ ker of RE/MAX on site rental pro- of the Island, Art gram that our firm Corace, ' stated, Dustyn Corace manages at Blind "Chuck had Chuck Andrews Pass Condominium. He is gradually another great entering the sales aspect of business. month in April and he deserves all the Dustyn has a wealth of knowledge recognition he receives. In February of regarding rentals. He also has a good this year he was awarded the RE/MAX grasp of investment strategies given his International Lifetime Achievement prior involvement in financial services. Award attesting to the fact that Chuck All his clients benefit from his first-hand has had many fabulous years. His dedi- experience and enthusiasm for the busi- cation to service for his clients and work ness," explains Art Corace. ethic is second to none." Dustyn Corace graduated from the Chuck Andrews has received numer- University of Florida in December of ous awards over his 18-year real estate 1998 with a major in Business It's at the heart Q' a good . • career. He is consistently a recipient of Administration specializing in night's sleep:Beautyresfs * '"" " the coveted RE/MAX International Advertising. He was recruited, and Pocked Coil design. Eacrt ,ndi- '""V- . Platinum Club Award and he is an worked for John Hancock Financial inductee into the RE/MAX Hall of Services prior to joining RE/MAX of the vidually wrapped coil mov'e ~:\"; Fame. Islands. independently, so you sleep i' \' v •• •* peacefully through every move * iSAQ $749 your partner makes, Try the * ' J ' $599. Q EENSIZ E Q EENS!Z E QUEEN SIZE best night sleep tonight, PILLOW TOP PLUSH FIRM Golf Front Luxti MONDAY --FRiiJAY 9-®\«iCTyRD#l ;9«S SONDA** 12-4 Call John & Elaine Today 239472.3 f 21 • 800.232.6004 Cell: 239/247-3202 • E-mail [email protected] EASY TO FIND Elaine &John Turn key, brand new Wolter Adler Group residence 6 Family Owned and Operated! Realtors bedroom, 7 bath, over 4600 sq living. 2 acres of gulf front paradise. Pool, spa, 15631 SAN CARLOS BLVD FORT MYERS COLDWELL elevator,. gourmet kitchen. BANPR Spectacular views. 489-3311 $3,899,000 CONVENIENT LOCATION INTERNATIONAL" FROM SANiBEL & FT MYERS BEACH Coldwell Banker Helping Families Find The Homes Of Their Dreams FREE DELIVERY Residential Real Estate SERVING LEE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOR OVER 15 YEARS 14 • Week of June 10-16, 2004 Q ISLAND REPORTER island CAMIQCI AMn r>ADTI\/A CM 17 TV Guide 38 CNN Listings for 39 CNN Headline News 47 The Weather Channel Week of 26 VTV (Visitors' Teleuision) June 10-16, 21 C-SPAN 2004 22 C-SPAN2 Honoring President Reagan FRIDAY PRIME TIME JUNE 11, 2604 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 I 8:30 9:00 I 9:30 110:00] 10:30111:00t 11:30 NBC News NBC News Fortune Jeopardy! 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(239) 472-8248 quiet neighborhood, $1,100. 7 passenger mini-van. (239)472-3000 month. Call (631) 334-8444 A/C, rear air, ps, pb, (505) 982-9242 pw, security, 4 wheel abs, COMMERCIAL BAY/BEACH-VILLAS roof rack, alloy wheels. FOR SALE BY OWNER SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT 89,500 original miles. CAPE CORAL HOMES Handyman's special-. 4/2, 2 PROPERTY/SALE 1-3 Bedroom Bay Villa. Very good condition 2 Bedroom & APARTMENTS & DUPLEXES inside and out. fireplaces, all appliances & TV, 2- car garage, oversized lot, back- Village Shops for sale/lease. Two 2 Bedroom w/Loft Beach Villas. $4,895. yard, concrete grill, den, linying, . office units available immediately. Seasonal Rates. FORRENT THREE BEDROOM, Call (239) 691-5360. dining, family room, alarm system, Call The Marketeers, Coldwell SAVE THROUGH OWNER! TWO BATH, Ft. Myers, $140,000. (239)"656- Banker Residential Real Estate, 1-800-878-7495 Cape-large, immaculate 2 & 3 SPLIT PLAN, bedrooms, ceramic tile throughout, GMC Safari minivali XLZ .. 6923. Inc. (800) 232-6004. LIVING ROOM, verticals, .ceiling fans, screened LARGE FAMILY RM., 1998 lanais, W/D hookup, water paid, Leather, tan, very clean, NEW ROOF & AIR, much more! Near Hospital, LARGE 102K, GENERAL REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL BEAUTIFUL government center & Midpoint! One owner. POINTE-SANTO SCREENED LANAI $775 & $850. First, last & security. W/POOL, $7995 OBO A FREE LIST OF AZ, NM, & CO PROPERTY/RENT GULF-FRONT (239) 656-5520 , (239) 995-9972. . land bargains. 30-160 Acres. PENTHOUSE-CONDO. VISCAYA BLVD. Lowest prices. EZ terms. Call (888) Commercial Space available for rent 2-Bedrooms/2-Baths. ONLY $159,900. 886-5263 . 1,800 Sq. Ft., $800 per month. Screened lanai with Apt.v& Dup. for rent. CALL MOTORCYCLES &MOPEDS (239)765-5005 spiral staircase to (239) 872-3972 private rooftop sundeck. FOR SALE: Gorgeous sunrises/sunsets. For Sale BEAUTIFUL REAL ESTATE WANTED Luxurious. LEE COUNTY HOMES 4BR/4BA HOME Fully equipped. HOMES FROM $10,000! Repos and Parts and accessories IN THE Call Owner: bankruptcies! 1-3 bedrooms. For for Honda 600 VLX. DESIRABLE WEST-END ESCAPE THE HEAT... Substantial savings. FRANKFORT MICHIGAN listings call 800-747-9364, ext. Custom seat, OF SANIBEL (610)664-2371 B412 studded bags, chains, Located in the email: [email protected] sprockets, SANIBEL BAYOUS For the discriminating buyer factory shop manual, SUBDIVISION. who wants the extraordinary EQUAL HOUSING air cleaner cover, Large wrap-around and appreciates the very best! SANIBEL/CAPTIVA HOMES" screened lanai. Home with If you have OPPORTUNITY frame covers. 30 days or more $200 takes all. Large eat-in kitchen. spectacular view of An abundance of Lake Michigan. to spend at perhaps All real estate advertised wildlife the nicest place on in this newspaper is BEGGS BEST BUY Call (239) 303-2819 See the 3-bedroom/3-bath frequents the bayou. Pt. Betsie Lighthouse Sanibel, subject to the Watch a variety of birds are a caring person Federal Fair Housing Act Turn-key rental opportunity from your wrap around deck. in from your lanai Enjoy majestic sunsets. or family, of 1638 which makes it POWERBOATS and backyard. we-have-the-place illegal to advertise any CAPTIVA'S "VILLAGE". House built high on a dune. 70K rental income. 1995 Chaparal 22' deck boat. 150 Walk to Bowman's beach. Furnished. for you. preference, $639,000 2.000-sq.ft. limitation or Private lane. HP outboard. New bimini top. Two bedrooms/two baths. Beach-access, pool. , Good condition. Call 239-472-4004 Contact: Deck off master bedroom. Gulf-front condo. discrimination based LES PENDLETON Two-bedrooms/two-baths on race, color, $1,275,000 Two acres. JOHN & DENICE BEGGS AMERICAN REALTY 182 ft. lake frontage. with den & Jacuzzi. religion, sex, OF CAPTIVA, INC. Low density complex. handicap, familial status Coldwell Banker Previews Intl. Private/secluded. (239) 472-3121 ACREAGE (800) 547-0127 You'll think you're in Two Lap-Pools/Sauna, or national origin, or an (239) 395-2490 another world. Six-Lighted Tennis-courts. intention to make such Acreage www.captiva-island.com 1.9 million. Well-cared-for; preference, Would like limitation or Web Site: to-keep-it-that-way. discrimination. ADULT CARE GLENN CARRETTA www.johnglennproperties.com (330) 568-0109 This publication will not and the FORECAST FOR JUNE 12 & 13 SATURDAY SUNDAY 1 CHARn/i FE 80/'i Sat CHARLOTTE A,M. P.M. A.M. P.M. 9J'.'1 Sun •^-•"NKS- •Sft COUNTY 01 r/1 «5un Ll Partly cioudy with scattered Anoiher partly cloudy day with LEE showers and thunderstorms showers likoly later in the day. BOCA COUNTY in trie afternoon GRANDE »r/?s set LEHI^ri 88/7$ Suv ACRES L_ WEEKDAY TIDES CAPE 92/69 Sal PINE- 92/70 Sun sn mm mmosi FIRST ON mt. City Sat.High Sat. Low Sun. High Sun. Low AL AAC CORAL S9'74 Sat 85/7? 5«f ) 12*8 a "ri 6 33 a m 1 5o a in 7-CM a m Caoe Coral 3SR3 Sit" 90,71 Sun STATE FORECAST-SATURDAY 12 25prr 8 18 pm 12 48 orn 9:08 p.m MYERS GAPT.VA 1C 15 a-n 3 17 s m 10.38 am 3 48 a m SO/73 Sat at SLANO liWOKALEE CAPE CORAL . . 1 t2 Sun Redi!sh_Pass 1 <'5 p "Olde Florida" vyill love Celoosm Creek Nestled around an ji-acre hike, this community sf I meticulously crafted Olde Florida style ft single-family residences, ireah\f l>y Diiniel Wayne Homes, takes yea hack to a simpler time. Yet for all jfs charm, Caloosa Creek si's ottlt minutes, iwaay from Fort Myen and SaniheTs gorgeous beaches. It just feels like it's in Key West. CALOOSMICREEK Vintage Florida Living Call 694-2300 to arrangeyour-personal'wsit* I'xiiuMxeK KMTCSOMU. bv Take McGregor Blvd. norfh, left on John Morris Road, h'ft on lona. al VIP RMII\ (iioup, hit CHUCK BERGSTROM • 239-472-1511 4 • Week of June 10-16, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER Last week's weather More Alligator Facts High Low Rain By Vernon Frankwich walking dogs at night near brackish water, refrain from wading or swimming in areas June 2 90 78 0.00 Note: Rainfall levels are recorded rom tne morn n ^hese creatures have been around where alligators have been seen, and always June 3 90 78 0 oo f i 9 °f the day given for over 200 million years and being on»the lookout when working or June 4 90 75 ' Q to the following morning. have survived the mass extinc- entertaining on property bordering known June 5 90 77 0.00 tions of almost all other known alligators habitat: Property owners may consider adding a June 6 89 78 forms of life on earth. Their normal life span b.oo may exceed 30 years and their diet ranges to low alligator-proof fence near the water's June 7 92 76 0.07 include fish, birds, and anything they can edge on sites where alligators have been June 8 92 76 0-03 Source: Island Water Association grab, roll under water, drown, and then rip seen. Please note that there are City codes apart. Their menu even includes other alli- involving both the height of such a fence gators. They prefer brackish water, but will and its distance from the water. That must be NOT FOR NAVIGATION. swim through salt water to get food or to observed. Another alternative would be the Sanibel-Captiva Tides Thiss information is furnished in the hope bellow and locate a mate. use of a vegetation barrier. The advantage of June 1M?, 2004 that it will be useful, but without any warranty. How many alligators are there on this option would be only the prevention of Sanibel? Our present estimate is over 300. alligator access, and no restriction to small- Feet 3 ?iv % '•12 They are naturally afraid of humans, but er wildlife. Such an investment might have 2 % prevented the most recent potentially fatal Tidal 1 ..Mb MflK£ unfortunately can easily be conditioned to •j £ '• '(.I.P ¥ : keep looking for food offered to them by local attack. Range at 0 . tl jlif !.•• 1H ":. • USr:v 1 •mmmmmm MB MB Hill UJIII people. This causes a loss of their natural There has been an experience regarding Redftsh wm tMM «•••• •1 MM•Una m Pass ©at Sin Mm Wed fear of humans and can result in aggressive the presence of two alligators under and Frt cat I and even fatal attacks. There are now two around a dock on Dinkens Bayou. They Sunrise 6:35 a 6:35 a 6:35 a 6:35 a 6:35 a 6:35 a 6:35 a pamphlets available to the public. The "You would often show up at dusk, particularly if Can Create a Monster" and the "Alligator mullet or sheepshead were present. The Sunset 8:22 8:22 8:22 8:23 8:23 8:23 8:23 P P P P p P P Facts" address this issue. They have been problem was how to discourage the pair widely distributed by our City Manager to from returning without causing them any Redfish Lo 3:17 a contractors (involving all trades), dock per- harm. The solution used the dock hose Pass $| •f mit receivers, City employees, and island being directed.on them. They reacted by try- mm associations. The Sanibel Island Wildlife ing to bite at the water stream, and when that Lo 3:57 P. 5:01 P 3:48 a 1:06 a 2:16 a 3:20 a 5:02 a s Committee has also made pamphlet distrib- failed to stop* they quickly swam out of % '4W& S'•1^^ IP !p %';_'••'4:67.i' utions to alj of our island rental accommo- sight. So far this year there have been no Lo 5:52 P 11:02 a 11:27 a 11:55 a 8:29 P dations, the Chamber of Commerce, and the return visits. Sanibel Middle School. Translationof either Everyone can live safely with these crea- tures by maintaining their habitat, under- Punta Lo 3:12 a pamphlet into Spanish would certainly be beneficial. standing their behavior and using common Rassa m mm M» What can be done to minimize the sense in dealing with any confrontations Lo p 4:56 P 3:43 a 1:01 a 2:11 a 3:15 a 4:57 a attacks by alligators? This must include the that may occur. ; 4:34 a -•• 4:S1-- a 12*20 P continuation of our educational literature w- Vernon Frankwich is an island resident and Lo 5:47 P 10:57 a 11:22 a 11:50 a 8:24 P distribution, the immediate reporting of observed illegal feeding to the Police chairman of the Sanibel Wildlife Department, always leashing our dogs, not Committee. Sanibel Lo 2:47 a