Sanibel Causeway Toll Increase Needed to Pay for Replacement Bridges Marine Lab Keeps an Eye on Water Quality Council Votes

VOL 12, NO. 3 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA JULY 23,2004 JULY SUNRISE/SUNSET: # 06:50 20:19 # 06:50 20:19 # 06:51 20:18 # 06:51 20:18 # 06:52 20:17 # 06:52 20:16 ft 06:53 20:16 Sanibel Causeway Toll Marine Lab Keeps An Increase Needed To Pay Eye On Water Quality For Replacement Bridges submitted by Lee County Department of Transportation ee County transportation and administration officials are proposing a toll increase for the Sanibel Causeway to pay for the replacement of its three Lbridges, a move necessitated in part by recent lawsuits and increased construction costs. The proposal calls for the current $3 toll to increase to $6. The discounted prepaid toll would increase from 50 cents to $3. The eight other discount programs for the bridge also would increase. A complete list of the discount programs follows and is available on the Internet at leecounty.com/publicwords/sanibelcauseway. Depending on how frequent a user you are and which discount program you select, your per trip cost could be as little as $1.71. Go to the same Web site to see a chart of discounppro- grams and per trip costs. The Board of Lee County Commissioners will begin considering the proposal at its July 27 meeting (9:30 a.m.). County staff will recommend setting a 5 p.m. public hearing on August 10 to discuss, the proposed tolls. Both meetings will be in the County Commission chambers, Old County Courthouse, 2120 Main Street, in downtown Fort Myers. Timing is critical for a decision on the increased toll proposal: LeeWay's discount tolls programs renew each November. Tolls must be established in advance of that deadline to allow the county time to advertise the changes to Shallow cut, Tarpon Bay motorists. by Brian Johnson The county hopes to issue bonds next year to permanently finance the replacement of all three causeway spans. Replacement of Spans B and C, which is proceeding this he acronym TMDL is not exactly a household word, but in coming years year, is being temporarily financed with commercial paper and toll reserves. To secure Florida's residents may become more familiar with such technical jargon as affordable permanent financing, the county must first show a commitment to finance Twater quality issues become increasingly important. the project with tolls. ' What is a TMDL? It refers to the Total Maximum Daily Loads of pollutants that are The project must move forward before the current bridges deteriorate any further. legally acceptable in America's bodies of water. The federal Clean Water Act created The bridges currently are safe for vehicular traffic with the restrictions currently in place. limits for harmful substances in water - such as mercury, lead and arsenic - and autho- The county is striving to replace the bridges before conditions worsen. rized"the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make sure the limits were not vio- continued on page 39 lated. continued on page 17

addition, the resolution sets the millage Council Votes levy for the sewer voted debt service at Sanibel Junior 0.2268 and the levy for land acquisition Tax Rate Hike voted debt service at 0.0625. Marksman Wins by Camille Kucaba The new tax rate will produce $10.56 million in revenue for the city. On the A Gold Medal n an effort to "be as conservative as average $500,000 Sanibel home, city is name is Sean Alexander. He is possible" yet maintain "some working taxes will increase $386 for a total of 13 years old, and according to Iroom" in the fiscal 2004-05 budget, $1,250. his internationally known coach, Sanibel City Council plans to set a new Finance Director Renee Lynch said the H Craig Hancock, Sean is well on his way tax rate of 2.5000 mills. island's property values went up 4.79 per- to a possible gold medal for the USA in The action is a departure from the past cent between 2003 and 2004. Adding in skeet shooting in the 2008 Olympics. three years, when the operating millage $33 million in new construction, the total That is the outstanding prognosis from rate was frozen at 1.7291. The proposed value of Sanibel properties now tops experts at the U.S. National rate includes coverage of the first year's $4.22 billion. Championship held last week in debt service for a new $11.8 million The city is looking at a fiscal year bud- Colorado Springs, who usually are very recreation center planned for the commu- get of roughly $37.5 million, according to conservative with their praise. nity. Lynch. "Community investments" includ- Starting his shooting career a mere By unanimous vote Tuesday, Council ed in this budget - in addition to the new two years ago, this young phenom is stun- adopted a resolution advising the Lee rec center - are a redevelopment study, ning the shooting world with his prowess. County property appraiser of the pro- shared use path extensions and enhance- Shooting in competition with competitors posed operating millage rate of 2.5000 ments, Tarpon Bay roadway and drainage six to eight years older than him, kids with Sean Alexander per thousand dollars of evaluation. In continued on page 2 continued on page 21 I From page 1 passed 4-1, with Council member Jim Jennings voting "no." iTax Rate Hike City Continues Council member Steve Brown's Financing For i projects and matching funds for a state. motion to send a letter urging the Coast I grant application for community park Litigation Battle Guard to consider the environmental New Rec Center | development. impact of rehabilitating raiher than replac- 1 City fathers also were worried that the With Lee County ing the drawbridge passed by a 3-2 vote. Gets Council OK : $250,000 budgeted for outside counsel in by Camille Kucaba Rob Jess, manager of the JN "Ding" by Camille Kucaba | light of Sanibel's litigation with Lee Darling National Wildlife Refuge, said the i County would not be enough. s the City of Sanibel continues its U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service also will file new recreation center for Sanibel '-. Two public hearings on the proposed battle with Lee County over the comments with the Coast Guard. "I don't came a step closer to fruition j city budget will be held in September: the Acauseway, Council member Steve know it if will be enough" to force an EIS, Awhen City Council unanimously • first on Saturday, September 11, at 9:30 Brown at one point Tuesday called the he said. agreed to fund the proposed $11.8 mil- a.m. during a rescheduled Council meet- dispute "unresolvable." "They have blinders on - (they) plan to lion complex by issuing revenue bonds. ing, and the second on Tuesday, Following an executive session on the do what they want to do," noted Brown. Council Tuesday voted to pledge the September 21, at 5:01 p.m. following the litigation process, City Attorney Ken Jess said he was "quite surprised" mat city's communication services tax and regular Council meeting. Cuyler said he was directed to make a the Coast Guard chose to circumvent half-cent sales tax revenues to the pro- Besides the increase in ad valorem judgment offer to the county regarding its FWS objections. The environmental study ject rather than delaying it by seeking taxes, property owners could face a 12 recent counter claim against Sanibel for took into consideration "bits, not the voter approval in a referendum to issue percent hike in sewer fees. Council is con- $12 million. He declined to say how whole" of the environmental situation. "If I general obligation bonds. . sidering raising the monthly flat rate from much the offer might be. had my 'druthers,' I would rehabilitate "I think we need to bite the bullet and $33.44 to $37.45 to create a reserve If, for example, the city offers $10,000 everything." The second choice would be go for it," noted Council member Judy fund for capital improvements. An to settle the matter; and if the dispute to replace the bridges by removing the Workman. increase was recommended in a sewer goes before a judge; and if the judge's second spoil island, a position FWS has The millage levy of 0.2100 will pro- expansion feasibility study update from award is not within 25 percent of the orig- long advocated. "We're in an area of duce a tax increase of about $105 per the city's consultants, Hartman & inal offer (or at least $7,500), then ttie city decline," Jess said, adding that he has the year on the average Sanibel home valued Associates. would be able to ask for reimbursement of "science" to back up that statement. at $500,000. "We have a $60 million 'business' that attorneys' fees and court costs, Cuyler Brown reiterated the need for "a safe A tentative closing date on the revenue doesn't have a contingency fund," Council explained. bridge." The best way to achieve that goal bonds is scheduled for January 12, 2005, member Steve Brown said of the Sanibel He also said Sanibel has been offered is to repair the current bridge. "Delaying with construction of the new rec center to sewer system.^ $50,000 to dispose of its $2 million dam- two to three years (while a new bridge is begin next June. Completion is projected age claim against Lee county. But "there's built) won't help." for November of 2006. no indication the city will accept the Jim Isom, the city's liaison to the coun- Council wanted to move quickly in light After School $50,000," Cuyler added. ty progress meetings on causeway con- of recent hefty increases in construction In other causeway developments, struction, reported Tuesday that the Lee costs: steel has gone up 40 percent; con- Recreation Forms Council agreed to respond within the U.S. County Department of Transportation crete over 30 percent; and general con- Coast Guard's 30-day comment period by expects to receive final permits for Spans struction an average of three to four per- fter School Recreation forms will calling for a full Environmental Impact A, B and C between October and the end cent per year, according to a report from be available, Monday, July 26 at Statement (FJS) rather than the environ- of the year. the city's architects, Woodroffe Athe Finance Department of City mental assessment done for the construc- The Coast Guard comment period Corporation. Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more tion of the three new bridges. The motion expires August 5.& information call 472-0345.& continued on page 4 w

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That transaction is sched- election. these decisions, not three elected repre- uled to close on August 16, she said. 1 Vice Mayor Dick Walsh, however, sentatives." He said there's plenty of Financing "If we don't sell the building, the deal wants citizens to vote on any proposed "potential for mischief over the four-year Henry Woodroffe presented - and falls through," said Council member Steve changes to "basic core items" - density, term of a Council member. Council tentatively approved - sustainable Brown, adding that the familiar pink struc- building height, changes to major island "What Steve (Brown) is saying isn't design options to effect environmental ture on Periwinkle Way "is on its last legs. roads, the number of members on the ringing true," noted Council member Judy and energy savings at the complex. The roof is starting to cave in. The build- Sanibel Planning Commission - in special Workman. ing is not far from decaying," he said. referenda as the need arises. His pro- "'You're just trying to muddy the "Enhancements" include natural light posed Charter amendments also could waters, confuse the public. You want the shading, natural ventilation, additional Brown called the deal a "win-win situa- appear on the March 2005 ballot. realtors' proposal (on redevelopment and insulation and high energy efficiency pool tion" for everyone, countering Vice Mayor Brown's ordinance "to determine the buildback) brought forward," she added. pumps. Final decision on the options will Dick Walsh's objections to paying for need for, and appropriate type of, land Council shouldn't rely on "what ifs. be made at the August 17 Council meet- acquiring the building. The city intends to use regulations applicable for buildback Government by referenda is not a good ing.^ move the Old Schoolhouse to the and redevelopment" received a first read- idea," said Council member Jim Jennings, Historical Village & Museum and restore it ing on Tuesday. No discussion or testimo- adding that town hall meetings "are not Negotiations to its original one-room status. ny is permitted on first reading. the way to go." Besides the acquisition price - the Lee Brown said Wednesday that he feels And so the morning went. Proceed On Old County Tourism Development Council his approach is more fair, allowing for the Mayor Marty Harrity accused Walsh of has granted the city $150,000 for this hearing process. It gives everyone, not just dividing the community and compared Schoolhouse purpose - additional costs include the residents, but the business community him to the "boy with the football who $42,000 to move the building to the and others involved on the island a chance says, 'I want to be the quarterback or I'm by Camille Kucaba museum site and an estimated $75,000 to participate in discussions. taking my ball and going home.' I'd like to price of $150,000 is "on the to $100,000 to restore it. A second reading and public hearing know who the seven are. This has to do Brown pointed out that the Historical on the latest Walsh ordinance covering with your special interest group and their table" as negotiations to acquire major changes to Highway 869 inability to win elections," Harrity said. the Old Schoolhouse Theater Society has a fund for such purposes and A (Causeway Road, Periwinkle Way, Palm "If you give people (City Council) the that no money will come from the city's building continue between the city and Ridge Road and Sanibel Captiva Road) authority to do business, then let them. If the theater foundation. general fund. Volunteers are expected to do much of the restoration work.$ ended in defeat Tuesday. we don't do what people want, you're According to City Manager Judie "There's a contradiction between my out. The system works," he said. "We all ordinance and Brown's," noted Walsh in want to keep the island the way it is," It's Beginning calling the question on his proposal before Harrity continued. "I want us to live in Sanibel City Council discussion could take place. Following the harmony." Meets the first arid third Tuesday of To Look A Lot 3-2 vote, Brown chastised the vice mayor If he runs for office again - "and I every month at 9 a.m. at City Hall, 900 for eliminating the discussion. "You are probably will" - someone will accuse him Dunlop Road; phone 472-3700. All Like Politics forcing referenda on people without giv- of being "the development guy," the meetings are open to the public. by Camille Kucaba ing them a choice," Brown said. mayor added. Walsh countered by calling a point of . prawn's proposed ordinance will Next regular meeting ity elections are barely eight order and moving to stop conversation. receive a second reading at the August 3 Tuesday, August 3,9 a.m. months away, and Council meet- His motion was voted down 4-1. Council meeting. Included in the compre- ings are beginning to look a lot Brown charged Walsh with "trying to hensive redevelopment and buildback Complete council agendas are avail- C like politics... long, drawn-out politics. set a platform with the group of seven in study process would be research, review able at the city Web site: In a marathon 11-hour-plus meeting COTI" as the elections approach. Brown and recommendations by city staff, www.mysanibel.com Tuesday, Council members led off the called the Committee of the Islands a "together with such other experts deemed A copy also is posted on the bulletin morning with a few well placed slings and political action group responsible for the necessary" by Council; along, with board ourside City Hall. arrows over the redevelopment and build- five Charter amendments advocated by Planning Commission recommendations Agendas subject to amendment. back issue. Walsh and said he didn't agree with following public hearings. Council member Steve Brown wants to Walsh's tactics"City Council should make '' Walsh and members of COTI have You may send email to: add a new section to the Sanibel City the 'tough' decisions. We got elected to been attempting to get signatures on peti- [email protected] Charter entitled "comprehensive buildback do what's best for the city." tions to put their proposed Charter and redevelopment study process." His Walsh likened his proposals to a "Bill amendments on the March 2005 ballot.* More -City on page 35

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Al THI NTR- ANCIfiNT-AND SPANISH March 10 TRi,,\siRh COIN JIWGLRY •c-i H\M)IKAI"II.H IN 1SKI C(>IJ> (''•AMI'S rNETBl^ IT M\ OR WTIIl'ilVSIlWi Season Tickets Available J IMI.RU .1 ISI.Wi.H SIIOl'ON-1 IN'fc AT \\ WW.Cl f>.MSouthwest Florida water seems so plenti- (highly treated effluent) that can be used Sanibel Sanibel. This EAR serves as 1) the candidacy policy, Republicans, & ful. Is it? Similarly, isn't it great that the for irrigation as a substitute for potable vehicle for identifying the major issues that Democrats, and Independents, the citizens solid waste just goes away when you water. Are there ways to increase the sup- will affect the quality of life on Sanibel in of Lee County have all clearly stated their leave it in front of your home? After a ply and use of gray water, ways to effec- the decade ahead, 2) the catalyst for beliefs that I am doing what is right for storm, do you remember to wear boots? tively encourage conservation of potable updating and fine-tuning the language in Lee County and that I should continue to Wouldn't you rather just not have to deal water? the plan that guides how we adopt poli- serve, to benefit all of the people. I thank with big puddles? In February 2005, the City Council will cies and ordinances, and 3) the mecha- you all for your support, trust and confi- On July 27 at City Hall at 9 a.m. the decide whether or not Sanibel will shift its nism for hearing a wealth of comments dence. from the citizenry, some of which may Planning Commission moves on through solid waste hauling contract to join the My thanks go out to all of you wonder- the review of the Evaluation and Appraisal county-wide hauling contract. That's a emerge as themes or language in the updated Sanibel Plan, and others of which ful citizens of Lee County who have Report (EAR) of the Sanibel Plan to council decision, not ours, but adequate encouraged me in my campaign and gen- address these topics. It's the seventh in solid waste disposal is a component of the may simply be really good ideas passed on to a city department or a community erously contributed your time, effort, and our series of 12 hearings. Please come. Sanibel Plan. Are there things that might financial support on my behalf. I want also Share your views. If you have time, come be done, beyond the steps already taken, organization to implement. Please, come to the meeting or send an email to the to thank my wife Lynda, my family, and back at 2 p.m. when the commission to provide better service or to improve my Campaign Treasurer Ted Tyson, for holding a public hearing about the propos- recycling efforts, things to think about as Planning Commission at [email protected] bel.fl.us and to the City Council at sanad- their extraordinary support, efforts and al to move the classic Sanibel landmark, we prepare for the next hauling contract? wise counsel. the Old School House, to another loca- Only during hurricane season do we [email protected]. The island is at a cru- cial turning point. Your participation, or The next four years will be challeng- tion. really grasp the fact that Sanibel's average ing, but I promise to continue my efforts Potable water is gold in some coun- elevation is four feet above sea level, with lack of it, will set the priorities for Sanibel's future.^ on your behalf; to.promote tries, and certainly in our own Southwest. the island's mountain peak at 13 feet Environmental Protection by bringing the Might it become that valuable here? So far above sea level. Aside from hurricanes, Babcock Ranch into wilderness protec- the IWA deep well injection system has our lush tropical environment depends on tion, to work to keep Lee County the served us well. It reaches down some the average 42.3 inches a year of precipi- Wildlife Awareness best place in Southwest Florida to live in 3,000 feet to bring us fresh water. The tation. It's important to minimize ground- Please Help Sanibel Save The Wildlife by involving all facets of the community in current standard is to produce 3Q0 gallons water runoff while maximizing the Live shelling is prohibited on Sanibel. the program for Managed Growth; to of potable water per equivalent residential recharge of shallow groundwater aquifers FAC 68B-26.003 $50 Fine work to keep taxes and fees as reason- unit per day. The average Sanibel resi- in order to protect the natural drainage The City of Sanibel Wildlife Committee dence consumes about 15,000 gallons features that keep the island's vegetation Macintosh Book Shop Now In Oldest Island Bookshop, established 1960 iBIG Progress!! Featuring... (Once a year Sale) Best Sellers, Children's, SALE Local Interest, Nature, 15%-75% OFF Birding & Shelling BIRKENSTOCK • MEPHISTO • ECCO COMFORT BY DESIGN • (239) 395-0666 • 1-800-454-3008 Books, Cards & Gifts 1640 Periwinkle Way in Lirnetree • Across from the Bank of the Islands

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He Restoration Project area and is critical to | Preservation under the auspices of the well-regarded has shown up at just about every, meeting wildlife and to our water supply. And with Southwest Florida Community since the beginning of the coalition and our population continuing to grow at its I Partnership Foundation, and contributions are already has displayed a great deal of personal ded- current pace, we can ill afford to miss an ication in spreading information about the opportunity to preserve natural lands, by Commissioner Bob Janes, District #1. pouring in. I had the pleasure last Thursday to acquisition initiative, encouraging dona- especially as beautiful and pristine as the 'he outpouring of support to pre- announce that the Babcock Preservation tions and collecting petition signatures. Babcock Ranch. serve Babcock Ranch has been Partnership Inc. is official, and I immedi- With the organization firmly in place, There are several avenues open to Tlunlike anything I've experienced. ately got to accept a number of contribu- appraisers hired to figure out just how those who want.to help. Join the partner- 5! Just four months after the first meeting tions totaling more than $18,000. That's much it will take to buy the property and ship, volunteer your talents to raise funds 52 to find out if there was interest in acquir- in addition to seed money generously con- enthusiastic grassroots support, we're on or help spread the word, and make a ing this unique property, the progress has tributed previously by anonymous donors our way, We do have a long way to go' financial donation. If you want to learn been tremendous. A coalition has formed and by organizations such as the Sanibel- yet, but I have no doubt that our citizens more about the ranch and the partner- that represents a powerful group of local, Captiva Conservation Foundation and its will come through because they have ship, you can visit the Southwest Regional state and federal agencies and leaders, as supporters. proven time and again that when it comes Planning Council's Web site, www.swfr- well as private organizations and individual I am co-chairing the partnership along to preserving our natural resources, Lee pc.org, or The News-Press Web site, citizens. In addition, the Babcock family with Charlotte County Commissioner County steps up to the plate. www.news-press.com/Babcock. Other Adam Cummings. He has been working Just a few years ago, Lee voters local media also have produced special vigorously to preserve the ranch from approved a tax to help buy and conserve programs or articles about the ranch. development that could dramatically our natural lands, which has given us our To make a financial contribution, make impact his county as well as ours. A num- Conservation 2020 program. Charlotte checks out to Southwest Florida ber of people and organizations have County voters will be put to the test this Community Foundation and write joined the partnership, and we're setting year with a similar measure. "Babcock Preservation Partnership" on up committees to get the wheels rolling: But long before that, back in the the memo line. Send them to SWFCF at to elect a board of directors, to keep com- 1970s, Lee County citizens showed the 8260 College Parkway, Suite 101, Fort munication flowing and to get the fund strength of their commitment to the envi- Myers, FL 33919. The foundation will raising in gear. ronment when a group of school children also accept contributions by credit card, The fact that donations are coming in led the way to acquiring Six Mile Cypress 274-5900. before fund raising has even begun in Slough, which is now one of the county's Someone asked at the meeting what Richard Shaffert earnest is remarkable and truly gratifying. environmental gems. And we can see by would happen if fund-raising efforts fell paint on canvas It shows how important this acquisition is all that's happening around it that had we short and if a compromise would be con- to people. not bought and conserved that land, it sidered if the whole ranch couldn't be pur- The donations presented at Thursday's would most likely be developed by now, chased. As far as this partnership is con- meeting came from several environmental forever lost to the public. cerned, those are not options. We do not organizations, including the Conservancy We have a similar opportunity with intend to lose. We intend to buy this entire 2460 Palm Ridge Road of Southwest Florida, the Sierra Club's Babcock Ranch, but on a much larger property for conservation, not just for our 395-1350 • 395-3175 fax Calusa Group, the Environmental scale. With the coverage the ranch has citizens today, but also for our children www.sanibelartandframe.com Confederacy of Southwest Florida and the received from local media, the information and grandchildren in the future.^

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.•:-. :•.':&.. •..,;•.>..••: •'•:,:. SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL UNITED of Monmouth, Illinois; and Virginia ^Churches/ CHURCH OF CHRIST: Loomis Parker of Sanibel Island. He also 2050 Periwinkle Way, across from JAMES LEE LOOMIS, JR. leaves his brother, Bruce Loomis of La Periwinkle Place Shopping Center. ames Lee Loomis, Jr., 93, a long- Jolla, California, seven grandchildren, two 1 Temples Dr. Randall H. Niehoff, Pastor time Captiva resident and founding step-grandchildren, and two great-grand- BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: Rev. Dr. Sandra R. Boler, Jpartner of one of Hartford, children, He was predeceased by his Rabbi: Murray Saltzman Associate Pastor Connecticut's, leading insurance agencies, brother and business partner, Chester H. Shabbat worship services will be held at Sunday worship services: died July 16 at Hope-Hospice in Fort Loomis, and sister, Jane Loomis the Sanibel Congregational United Church Full Worship service, 10 a.m. Myers. Livingston. every Friday evening at 8 p.m. 395-5853. Sunday School during 10 a.m. service Born May 23, 1911, in Granby, CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA Child Care provided at 10 a.m. Services will be in Granby, Connecticut, he was the son of James Lee Connecticut. 11580Chapin Lane Elevator for easy access The church office is open Monday Loomis and Helen Bruce Loomis. He In lieu of flowers, the family requests Very Rev. Bruce McLeod spent his childhood in Granby and attend- Closed until Sunday, November 21. through Friday. Phone 472-0497. memorial donations to, Union College, www.sanibelucc.org ed the Taft School in Watertown, FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, Development Office, Schenectady, New ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: Connecticut, where he excelled in athletics York 12308; Captiva Chapel-by-the-Sea, SCIENTIST: 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 and made many lifelong friends. He then 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday -10:30 a.m.;. P. 0. Box 188, Captiva, Florida 33924; Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, graduated from Union College in South Congregational Church, 242 Sunday School -10:30 a.m., Wednesday Sunday Mass - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading Schenectatfy, New York, in 1935. Salmon Brook St., Granby, Connecticut Saturday Vigil - 5:30 p.m. On April 30, 1936, Mr. Loomis mar- room open, Monday, Wednesday and Daily Mass, 8:30 a.m., 06035; or the charity of the donor's Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (November Confession - Saturday at 9 a.m. until all ried Virginia Grace in St. Louis, Montana, choice.* through April), Wednesday 10 a.m. to are heard. beginning a marriage that thrived for over 1 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS 69 years. SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH: EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Mr. Loomis and thelate Francis 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684. 2304 Periwinkle Way, 472-2173 Goodwin joined as founding partners in Pastor, Dr. Daryl Donovan. The Rev. Dr. Donald A. Fishburne, Rector January 1940 to form the independent Sunday Worship Hours: The Rev. Suzy Post insurance agency Goodwin, Loomis & ELIZABETH A. MILLER 8 a.m. Communion Worship Service Sunday: 8 & 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service Britton, He retired from the agency in 9:45 am, Church School, K-5 1969, and the firm later merged with 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 7 at with Children's Ministry (Praise Team & Weekdays: Wednesday, 9 a.m. Eucharist St. Michaels and All Angels Band) 10:45 a.m. Traditional Service American Phoenix, eventually becoming A with Healing. Thursday, 6 p.m. Middle and part of Hilb, Rogal & Hamilton. Church for Elizabeth A. Miller, with a Child care available at all services as well High School Youth Group as during Sunday School time. reception immediately following in the Saturday, 5. p.m. Holy Eucharist Mr. and Mrs. Loomis lived for many Other weekday opportunities for Worship Parish Hall. Eizabeth A. Miller, 94, The Church is always open for prayer. years in the Hartford area, including 25 and Prayer: Prayer group at 1 p.m. on years in Canton, Connecticut, before passed away June 24. She was preced- Mondays in the Family Life Center. UNITY OF THE ISLANDS: ed in death by her husband of 54 years, Has discontinued service on Sanibel at the moving after retirement to Captiva, Island, • where they lived for over 20 years. In J. Norman Miller. Born in Mt. Holly, Sanibel Congregational Church. Please New Jersey on October 22, 1909, she join them at their service at Unitarian 1998 they moved to Shell Point Village in Fort Myers. was a resident of Sanibel since 1974, Church Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette formerly of Merchantville, New Jersey. Road. Sunday 9:30 -11:15 a.m. Mr. Loomis is survived by his wife, 278-1511. www.unityoffortmyers.com.& She was an active member of St. Virginia Grace; four children: James Lee Michaels and All Angels Church, serving Loomis III of Ha'iku, Maui Hawaii; many years on the Alter Guild as well as Thomas H. Loomis of Captiva Island and Noah's Ark Thrift Shop.* Martin, South Dakota; Pierre — Loomis • Snorkeling * EUIDS • mm • BRAIDS • MAPS Shelling wm • BRAIDS * mm • BRAIDS Sightseeing * Sanibel Beauty Salon & Nail Department Waverunner Excursions (239)472-1111 •(239)395-2022 North Captiva/Cayo Costa 53 years of complete & professional hair & nail care for the entire family. Departs 9:30am daily Howheie else can you hove Ms much fun and leave looting Sggoo goodl Reservations Please! Sanibefc First & Finest... In Bailey's Shopping Center North Captiva $ 150/lhr. N. Cap/Cayo $ 195/2hrs. 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Just last year Charlie (Sanibel) and Cale's mother, Deborah PAUL CHARLES FREDERICK ous teen returned to The Gallery to work and his wife, Ricki Cooper, moved from Frederick, and grandmother, Kathleen July 12, 2004 every summer thereafter until he graduat- Sanibel to a little house along the Lerner (Sanibel). He is also survived by his X^harlie Frederick ed. Many of his summer island buddies Caloosahatchee in Tice. He found a new mother, Dr. Christabel Frederick (Lake f loved a good turned into lifelong friends. He attended outlet for his community spirit and regular- Bluff, Illinois); and his sister, Gile Meyer V-Xlaugh, and even the College of Artesia In New Mexico and ly picked up trash and vegetation debris (Hinsdale, Illinois). He was preceded in a virulent form of can- was working on a garbage truck in from a nearby park. He also served a death by his father, Paul Frederick, and his cer couldn't squelch the Boulder, Colorado in 1971 when a complete turkey dinner last Thanksgiving brother, Peter Frederick. Charlie also former Sanibel fire September snow storm prompted his to {he homeless he had befriended in east leaves behind a legion of loyal friends with chiefs humor. During return to Sanibel. He found permanent Fort Myers. whom he loved to share a joke. When the five years he lived work in construction. Working for Carl In addition to Rick!, Charlie is survived asked to share his words of wisdom during with a terminal diagno- Wightman, he helped build many of the by his daughters, Coquina Frederick an interview upon his retirement, Charlie sis, he amused friends homes on Captiva in the early 70s. He (Sanibel) and her son Tadem Stewart, offered this in aU seriousness: The Golden and family alike, time also volunteered as a fireman. Charlie Jillian Frederick Atun (Miami Beach), and Rule thing — be nice to everyone. He and time again, with jokes and stories that never had a burning desire to be a fire- their mother, Desiree Manville (Taos, New made them all appretiate'life a little bit man, however. He was laid off from his more. Charlie was 54 when he died construction job during a slow-down just Monday, July 12. He retired as Sanibel's as the Sanibel Fire Department became Research, H.H. Scott, Browning fire chief in October 2000, about a year official, and he happened to be the only Laboratories, Epsco Incorporated, Lucas JAMES DHIMOS Aerospace and Global Access. after he was diagnosed with multiple volunteer fireman who was available for ames A. Dhimos, 76, of Sanibel myeloma. He had joined the Sanibel Fire fulltime work. Ultimately, he attended the Jim also devoted 25 years of service to Island, Florida, formerly of Lexington Youth Baseball, 30 years of Control District 28 years earlier, when the Fort Myers Fire Academy and earned an Lexington, Massachusetts, died fire department was all volunteer and the associate degree in fire administration, J service to Lexington High School football Wednesday July 14. barrier island had one fire hydrant. He from Edison Community College. Charlie and served on the Lexington Recreation became one of Sanibel's first paid firefight- always considered himself very lucky, and At seventeen, Jim joined the Navy Committee and was a member of the ers in 1975 and ultimately served the he set a fine example of living- life to its where he attended electronics school and Gridiron Club. community he loved as its fire inspector, fullest, with respect and appreciation for was in charge of all sonar and electronic He is survived by his wife of 52 years, lieutenant, assistant chief and, from 1991 others. Over four years in and out of hos- equipment on his assigned ship. After an Violet (Lee) A. Dhimos, daughter Christine until his premature retirement, as chief. pitals and doctor's offices, he charmed all honorable discharge he joined Philco L. Dhimos of New York, New York, son During that time he also served as secre- who helped him and always gave them his Corporation where he taught electronics. Robert Sk Dhimos of Fort Myers, Florida, tary/treasurer of the Florida Fire Marshals heartfelt thanks. Never one to sit still for He was then hired by GTE Sylvania as and two sisters, Dorothy Markward of Association (an organization whose mem- long, he worked hard to practice patience National Marketing Manager in the Bedford, Massachusetts, and Margaret bers carry out inspections, investigations as cancer made him weaker. Before going Commercial Electronics Division and the Dhimos of Arlington, Massachusetts. and school fire-prevention education pro- to sleep, he put his glasses on, propped a Lighting Division. Jim was personally A service in celebration of his life will grams), lobbying before both the Florida book in his lap and left the light on so as responsible for the design of the approach be held at St. Michael and All Angels legislature and the U.S. Congress. not to waste a moment should he awaken lighting system, later established as the Episcopal Church on Saturday, July 20 at Frederick was a high school student from in the middle of the night. When cancer National Standard at all commercial air- 10:30 a.m. The family asks that in lieu of Illinois when he came to Sanibel Island for rendered him unable to ski, swim or ride ports by the FAA and also adopted by the flowers donations may be sent to: U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air force. Three the first time with his parents In the his mountain bike, he bought a recumbent "The Lexington High School Athletic 1960s. As a favor for the manager of The trike and became a familiar sight pedaling patents were issued in his name for these developments. Hall of Fame Committee' Gallery Motel, where they were guests, he the bike"paths of Casa Ybel Road, Tarpon c/o Lexington High School fixed a creaky chair.: His helpful attitude Bay Road and Periwinkle Way, stopping Jim moved on to the title of Vice President of Marketing at Acoustic 251 Waltham St. Lexington, MA 02421.*

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FRIDAY Today we will see partly cloudy skies in the Today Saturday Partly Cloudy morning and afternoon with clear skies in the City Hi Lo \Vx HI Lo Wx High: 93 Low: 76 evening, high temperature of 93°. The record Atlanta 87 68 pc .. .87 65 pc IH2|3|4| high temperature for, today is 97° set in 1995. Baltimore 82 65 pc .. .86 66 pc SATURDAY Saturday, skies will remain partly cloudy with Boston 74 62 pc .. .79 61 pc uv index Partly Cloudy a high temperature of 92°. Chicago 75 63 t ... .74 62 t 5-6-Motot 7-9: High High: 92 Low: 76 Cincinnati 78 64 pc .. .80 66 pc 10+: Very High Exposure Cleveland 77 63 t ... .77 63 pc SUNDAY Precie Detroit 80 62 t 81 64 t Scattered T-storms Monday 92/74 0.00" Philadelphia .. .81 59 pc .. .83 65 pc How many tropical C% High: 91 Low: .76 Tuesday 90 92/74 0.00" Nashville 87 68 pc .. .85 66 pc storms develop in the f Wednesday 91 77 92/74 0.00" New York City .80 66 pc .. .82 63 pc Atlantic per year? MONDAY 92/74 Thursday 91 77 0.00" Richmond 83 65 pc .. .85 64 pc Scattered T-storms 92/74 Friday 90 76 0.00" Washington, D.C.85 65 pc .. .88 66 pc Answer: On average, ten. High: 91 Low: 75 Saturday - 87 75 92/74 0.13" Weather fWx): cl/cloudy; fl/flurries; pc/partly cloudy; r/rain; rs/rain & Sunday VI /o 92/74 0.03 snow; s'sunny; sh'showers; sn-'snow; t/thunderstomris; w'windy © 2004. Accessweo.ther.com, Inc. Scattered T-storms High: 91 Low: 75 Northeast will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a few show- s\i First Last WEDNESDAY ers today through Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 87°, 7/24 8/7 Partly Cloudy found in Salisbury, Md. The Southeast will see partly cloudy to cloudy High: 92 Low: 74 skies today through Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 98°, Sunrise today . .6:49 a.m. found in Golden Tri, Miss. The Northwest will see mostly clear skies today through Sunset today . . .8:21 p.m. THURSDAY Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 101°, found in Medford, Ore. The Partly Cloudy Southwest will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies today through Sunday, with the High: 92 Low: 75 area's highest temperature of 110°, found in Blythe, Calif.

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Climbing higher into the eastern sky each evening is the Great Summer Triangle composed of the three brightest stars of the constellations of Cygnus the g,*Swan, Aquila the Eagle, and Lyra the Harp. Leading the pack is the brightest star of the triangle, Vega, in Lyra, a blue-white luminary that is only 26 light * »years away and the true "star" of the movie, "Contact." The other five stars that go into forming the harp arc much fainter. Four of them create a small par- allelogram that can be easily observed within the field of view of 7x50 binoculars. Below Vega is another faint star, Epsilon Lyrae, which to the unaided eye appears to be single. Observe it with binoculars and you'll see two stars that are in mutual revolution around each other. Small telescopes will reveal that each of these stars can also be split into two other stars, giving Epsilon Lyrae the nickname of the double, double. The lyre was the invention of Mercury who strung strings .of gut across a dried tortoise shell. The lyre was presented to the sun god, Apollo, as a gift, who in turn gave it to his son, Orpheus. Orpheus learned to play the lyre with such sweetness that even wild beasts became tame. When Orpheus's wife, Eurydice, died from a poisonous snakebite, Orpheus's music lulled Pluto, god of the underworld, into releasing Eurydice, provided that Orpheus not turn around as he led her from. Pluto's cave. All went well until they approached the entrance, and Orpheus could no longer hear his wife behind him. Concerned that he had lost Eurydice, Orpheus turned around only to see a huge rock drop between them. Orpheus continued to play the lyre in memory of Eurydice until he was killed by a horde of angry maidens whose love he had rebuffed, -www.astronomy.org

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Sanibel Wildlife Road Fatalities EVERYTHING MUST GO! JndudSng All Late Dresses, submitted by Vernon Frqnkwich, chairman, Wildlife Committee .Accessories and roope! The following monthly statistics by species have been compiled by the Sanibel Department of Public Works. They reflect only wildlife losses recovered by the department and do not include injured animals or off-the-road fatalities.

Species June 2004 Year to Date Raccoon 11 103 Armadillo 1 5 Opossum 4 24 Rabbit 0 0 Other (cat) 0 1

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"They are a fun group, full of life," said island host Terri Ray, who helped coordi- nate the expedition with Global Spanish student Cristina Carballo holds a Friendships, Inc. "They are very expres- horseshoe crab as friends look on sive. And they don't shy away from the cameras!" by Brian Johnson . Six of the Spanish teenagers have been staying on the island with Sanibel hihis past Tuesday 17 Spanish families. The remainder have found exchangex e students took a tour of homes in Fort Myers. The Sanibel hosts Tththe "Ding" Darling National include the Gantz, Roberts, and Stevens Wildlife Refuge and Tarpon Bay. They families and Island mom Ellie See. saw a lot more water than animals, as a ''My family has a motorcycle and tumultuous tropical storm flooded the dogs!" said Cristina Garcia, of hosts John island. and Linda Stevens. "They are very nice." The group listened to a presentation by "The people here are friendly, and I educational specialist Toni Westland at the like the landscape and how the water is refuge and then witnessed a live wildlife Going on a tour of mangroves in "Ding" Darling with Tarpon Bay Explorers green," said Victor Florensa of Barcelona. "One thing that is strange is that they give Island Nutrition Center you boxes with food to go home." There are no doggy-bags in their part of Spain - or refills. "Here they pour more in your glass, and you don't have to pay!" said Andrea Buergo. TWICE AS NICE! Your New The one-month trip to South Florida will come to an end on July 28. Anyone wishing to be a host family next year can Health Food Store! contact Ray at 472-6210.*

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She is a land I arrived this the jurisdiction to hear lawsuits involving We are told that in the golden light of well-known orchid hobbyist, lecturer, afternoon in art and other properties stolen by the autumn the Danube is at its best. It is the writer and a Master Gardener. She Di time of the harvest of the grapes. holds a BS degree in horticulture and Vienna, aboard the Nazis nearly seven decades ago. At issue River Princess, our are six paintings by Gustav Klimt. The Activities include festivals and the tasting graduate degrees in psychology. river Cruise ship, for six works are in the Austrian Gallery in of the latest vintage. the 106-mile Blue Vienna and are said to be worth more We also visited Vienna by night. An Land Approved Danube cruise. We than $100 million. Maria Alumna, the enchanting concert was held in the took our last glance, alleged owner, lives in California and is a Kursalon that is noted as being one of To Sell To Refuge earlier in the day, of U.S. citizen. the most beautiful Viennese Pavilions in Vienna. It was here in the Kursalon that anibel voters overwhelmingly Budapest, the "Queen According to the newspaper," Austria approved the City's sale of two City of the Danube." Strauss performed his waltzes for the has maintained that the paintings were first time. Sparcels of land known as the Petel As the boat cruises left to the state and its museums under Tract East and the Petel Tract West to along this magnificent the will of Adele Bloch-Bauer, who died The evening was perfect, the music filled the night air, beautifully dressed the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife river, the ship's band is giving a concert in 1925. That the Nazis had illegitimate Refuge. 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At the Hofburg complex are the es the most extensive collections of A little history: Maria Theresa, "enlightened monarch" created many The City of Sanibel paid $440,000 for Secular and Sacred Treasures, the Brueghels in the world) visit was far too the two parcels, each just over 8 acres, in Vienna Boy's Choir and the Spanish brief. The Albertina art museum had a changes during her rule. She attempted to maintain peace, provided some relief 1991. 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The Schoclhciiise Visit our store for a wide range of Island Gifts! Theater Home Furnishings & Accessories Handmade Jewelry &• Exotic Folk Art he Schoolhouse Theater is happy to introduce its new Resort Clothing — Books — Gifts name, and to announce its 2004-2005 season. "Our Tboard felt very strongly that we should honor our past and retain the very positive image of a schoolhouse as we move into our new facilities," said Chuck Ketteman, The Schoolhouse CAFE MENU SAMPLES Theater Foundation Board president. "Our new name reflects this, as will the changes we plan to make to the new facility. LUNCH 11-3 We are also extremely excited about the season we have planned and especially happy that we can offer season sub- Fresh Florida Seafood Gumbo $3.50/7.50 scriptions for the first time.' Spinach Salad "Our 2004-2005 season will kick off with a bang," said Victor p Legarreta, artistic director. "Make 'em Laugh, playing from grilled portobello, chevre & warm panccthi Yin October 22 through November 27, is two acts of side splitting Artistic Director hilarity that will make your cheeks hurt from laughing so hard!" Victor Legarreta Pan Blackened Scallops This show will feature all of the classic sketches and music that mixed greens, ronui tomatoes & lemon-caper dressing S made comedy what it is today. Who can forget Abbott and Costello in "Who's on First?" or Lucy in "Vitameatavegamin?" Come see Make 'em Laugh and and you'll Smoked Pork Loin Sandwich know why laughter is the spice of We. herb rubbed &• grilled, iviih asian bbq mayo $8 Next up will be Christmas on Sanibel: Yule Love it!, playing December 2 through Mixed Seafood & Angel Hair 31. Just across the "Santa Bell Clauseway" on Periwinkle, you will celebrate the holidays like you never have before. Ring in the holidays with joy, love and of course, laugh- mmu (cmatocs, artichoke, basil pesto & tisid^o SI2.50 ter. 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Astronaut presentation, outdoor stargazing and Oerter will be at the gallery the entire dessert are $40 for adults and $20 for month of August, Monday through Friday ' To Speak children 18 and under. Call the Broadway from 11 to 5 to talk art or Olypmics. The ASA Astronaut Hall of Fame Palm Box Office at 278-4422 for all show continues through September 01. Member Story Musgrave, veteran reservations.^ Proceeds help benefit Abuse of six space shuttle missions from Counseling and Treatment, Inc. a non- N profit agency established to provide shel- 1983 to 1996, shares his unique first- hand experiences and insights from the ter, 24 hour hotline, counseling and edu- unexplored edges of our galaxy in a Then And Now cation to victims of domestic violence and their-families and survivors of sexual dynamic and inspirational personal oin Arts for ACT Gallery at 2265 multi-media presentation: "Our Universe assault, serving Lee, Hendry and Glades First Street in Historic Downtown counties. For additional information, con- as Art" to benefit the Lee County Fort Myers for an opening recep- Alliance for the Arts this Monday J tact Claudia at Abuse Counseling and tion, Friday, August 6, from 7 to 10 Treatment, Inc. at 939-2553.* evening, July 26. Beginning at the p.m. for Al Oerter "Then And Now," a Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre at 6 show featuring the abstract art of this p.m. with dinner and followed by artist/Olympian. Musgrave's one-hour discussion illustrat- ACT Big Sale ed by his own personal and Hubble In 1980, Oerter was commissioned to create a piece of abstract art in support of n celebration of .May, Second ACT Spacecraft photographs, the cosmologi- Story Musgrave cal event moves at 9 p.m. to the adja- the United States Olympic Team. He.is a Boutique and Thrift Store located in cent Alliance for the Arts campus for an leled experiences, such as 25 million miles four-time Olympic gold medalist as a dis- Ithe Royal Palm Square at 1388 outdoor session of instructed stargazing in space orbit, and gives him an unrivaled cuss thrower, and the commission Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers, will and dessert as the finale. perspective in his many areas of expertise: required that he create the art utilizing a hold a 50 percent off sale on everything acrobatics specialist, aircraft pilot, sur- discuss. The result was widely distributed in the entire store, on Saturday, July 31 Organized in conjunction with the in the form of prints and the original sold from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All clothing for Southwest Florida Astronomical Society, geon, mechanic, poet, photographer, philosopher, as well as accomplished successfully at auction in Christies, New men, women and children, shoes, purs- the range of amazing information and York. es, belts, books, furniture, bedding, small dazzling "out of this world" photographs parachutist with more than 500 free-fall descents to his credit. 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This offer can not be used in ments will enjoy this extra special event. edge to entire free form pieces there is no conjunction with other sales promotions. Musgrave's career (spanning the Apollo Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Boulevard, and concludes on the Alliance single theme that defines his work other Proceeds help benefit Abuse era of the 1960's and Skylab in the 70's than abstract. Counseling and Treatment, Inc.# through the Space Shuttle programs of for the Arts campus lawn, 10091 McGregor Boulevard, at Colonial. Tickets, "Athletics and art are much the same the 1980's and 1990's) gave him unparal for me. Both require a good work ethic and a creative drive that I hope folks will

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Museum Of day for pieces not selected for inclusion in a 10 percent chance of a below-average Gray says the odds are overwhelming that the show will be Tuesday, September 28 season. the lull in major hurricanes will end soon: Photographic with final pick-up of images that have The hurricane season runs from June "It is inevitable that we will see... destruc- been on display occurring on Sunday, 1 through November 30. In the past, such tion in coming years on a scale many Arts Call October 10 seasons have brought an average of two times greater than what we have seen." MOPI is an outgrowth of a group of to three hurricanes that hit the United What does all this mean to Southwest For Entries local artists and concerned citizens who c States and one to two that hit in the Floridians? Probably not enough to he Museum of the Photographic want to increase the exposure of people region around the Caribbean Sea, said change the routine of daily lives. One of in Southwest Florida to the photographic Arts (MOPI) in Fort Myers is CO David L. Johnson, director of NOAA's the trade-offs for living in paradise is pleased to announce its inaugural arts. The MOPI steering committee would National Weather Service. rolling the dice against Mother Nature, T like to hear from photographers and oth- show with a call for local photographers An average year has 10 tropical knowing full well that, just as rolling the to show their work. MOPI is a fledgling ers in the area interested in working storms, with winds from 39 to 73 mph in dice in a Las Vegas casino, the odds are non-profit organization dedicated to toward the establishmentof a permanent the Atlantic basin, which includes the always in favor of the housed increasing the visibility of the photo- photography museum that would also Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and the graphic arts in Southwest Florida. The contain workshops, darkrooms and a Gulf of Mexico. Six of these storms grow museum's scope includes traditional bookstore as well as a library of photo- into hurricanes, and two or three into Summer Event At color and black-and-white photography, graphic books and related materials. The major storms. But lately, according to a digital photography, videography, cine- people involved in this endeavor are Tom USA Today article earlier this year, few History Museum matography and related visual arts. Cronin, Bruce Gora, Francine litofsky, major storms have struck land. Since Nadine Miller, Ava Roeder, Jake Sot, Bill 1992, the Atlantic has produced 32 major hose who visit the Southwest The show will be held from Friday, Thomas and Bill Waites. hurricanes. Only three reached the coast; Honda Museum of History in October 1 through Saturday, October 9 with an opening reception the first Friday For more information about MOPI or Opal in 1995, Fran in 1996 and Bret in TJune, July or August will receive a the inaugural show, please contact Bruce 1999. By contrast, 16 of the 63 major free Paleo t-shirt or Egyptian exhibit night and will be held in a location (to be announced) in downtown Fort Myers. The Gora at 275-0225 or bgora@gora-mcga- Atlantic storms from 1944 through 1961 poster with their admission while sup- hey.com.& struck U.S. shores. plies last. theme of this show is "In the Beginning," based on the idea that this show is the In Aprii, William Gray, who heads the The Treasures of Eden - The Legacy of Civilization is on exhibit through July beginning of an organization that will Tropical Meteorology Project at Colorado come to enhance the arts in Southwest After School State University, said the odds are over- 31. 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Sanctuary strong defense of Australian pines C neighborhood commercial units and If interim rules proposed by the plan- A.at Tuesday's City Council meet- non-resident oriented retail uses. ning staff are adopted, people would be Waiting For prohibited from opening a new gift shop, mg. The "zoning in progress" action was Co The beautiful pines are "widely loved for example, in certain commercial areas requested following conversion of the Practice OK NO and admired," said Erik Jorgensen, who Sanibel Center from several small "mom of the city. They also could not combine attempted to "correct the; record" on units for a total of more than 2,000 lubhouse expansion was and pop" businesses to one large retail approved, but a short game prac- these "misunderstood" shade trees. He operation geared primarily to tourists. square feet, Rogers explained. noted that the pines wouldn't be a danger The four city locations proposed for a Ctice facility on a residential lot in if they were pruned properly. Jorgensen But with "nothing else going on in the The Sanctuary continues to be a tough community" of the same nature, accord- moratorium are the Seahorse Shops and was countering claims byjthe city's natural businesses across the street on the east sell to city officials. resources director that th^ Australian pine ing to Planning Director Bruce Rogers, Following Planning Department and Council lost its sense of urgency for the end of the island; the area along is a "damaging" tree. Periwinkle Way at Casa Ybel; the Palm Planning Commission recommendations moment. The resolution wMl be reconsid- not to approve the facility, the golf club "My father brought the Australian ered at the August 3 meeting. Ridge/Tarpon Bay Road "town center" pines here to keep the road from washing complex; and the Rabbit Road commer- appealed to City Council Tuesday, only to away," said Sam Bailey, Sanibel's true cial corner. continued on page 50 native son. And since the trees have been here 100 years, that makes them "sort of a native," too, he added. "I hate to see any tree that's not causing problems destroyed." Henry Glissman said the pines do stand during a hurricane, and Ed Sieber echoed the others' comments, urging that the city keep the trees trimmed over power lines. Jorgensen, a member of the Sanibel Beautification organization, said the trees collect fog and drip water to help during the dry season; provide high, airy shade for people; and act as a haven for raptors. He called the contention that needles are toxic "total foolishness. They have been using them for mulch in Sanibel Gardens." And the rustle of wind in the pines is a wonderful sound, he added. His recommendations included pruning "LAVENDER BLISS" the trees, starting an aggressive under- SEA SALT SCRUB, LAVENDER MUD WRAP, planting program and burying the power 15% OFF lines underground. STEAM THERAPY & MINI FACIAL Addressing Council in June, Dr. Rob FULL HEAD FOIL HIGHLIGHTING reg. «130 Loflin made the case for eliminating the "special status" given to the pines, calling WITH HAIRCUT AND STYLE! them destructive and pointing out that , exp. 8/15/04 they are not native. They are shallow root- ^$90 i ed, brittle and likely to fall, injuring people exp. 8/15/04 and causing damage. In addition, they block access to the beach, replacing coastal scrub; their thick needle bed is LISA IS BACK! toxic to other plants attempting to get established. The height of many pines interferes with cell phone and radio com- DISCOVER A RADIANT NEW YOU! munications, Loflin said, adding: "I advo- BOTOX* RADIENCE* RESTALYN cate that we take a strong look at the special status we give to a damaging tree." The director called for a long-term pro- Over time, lines and creases naturally appear on the face, and lips gram to remove all eight invasive exotics lose some of their fullness. Learn about temporary and long lasting from private as well a public lands. Council member Judy Workman solutions in facial enhancement with injectable filler and new anti- Tuesday asked the question: "If they're so wonderful, why it is illegal to plant them in wrinkle technologies. Detemine which material is right for you. the State of Florida?" She referred to the canopy over Periwinkle Way as "dark and Now accepting appointments oppressive." 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Total Purse: $3,500,000 for over three decades as the Purse: $1,348,272 o Hamilton outlasted the #2 ranked player, Ernie Els, Yards: 6,739 Greater Milwaukee Open. With 2nd Place: Ernie Els in a four-hole playoff to capture his second PGA i Par: 70 new sponsorship in place, the Purse: $805,218 CO Tour victory of his career. Despite leading after three tournament organizers are 3rd Place: Phil Mickelson rounds of play, most experts wrote off Hamilton with hoping to draw some of the bigger names of the PGA Tour into the event. Purse: $514,965 Dave Stockton was the inaugural winner of the event in 1968, defeating the likes of Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson, Retief Goosen Sam Snead by four strokes. The tournament has never had a player win arid Tiger Woods within striking distance. Hamilton, Els and Mickelson distanced themselves the event more than two times, with six players winning twice. The tour- from the pack and it was a three-man duel to the end. Hamilton had the Claret Jug in his nament record was set in 2000 by two-time winner Loren Roberts. He sights, yet crumbled with a bogey on the 72nd hole of regulation. With the victory, Hamilton shot a 20-under par 260 total. Steve Lowery has the current course vaulted himself to near the brink of being included for the 20Q4 Ryder Cup team. Over the record, shooting a 61 back in 1999. past 10 Open Championships, players from the United States have eight of the titles. PGA Tournament FORE!CAST Golf Trivia Golfing Tip First Round Second Round Third Round Final Round Who is the only player to lose three U.S. hflot only has Tiger Woods Open playoffs? rjiade the chip shot with a fair- way wood a more popular shot a) Jack Nicklaus c) Bobby Jones in the game today, but he also b) Arnold Palmer d) Sam Snead introduced us to the punch or Few Showers Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy "stinger" shot. He has used the Hi: 81 Lo: 59 Hi: 74 Lo: 57 Hi: 74 Lo: 52 Hi: 75 Lo: 58 pioujy (q :.ia«isuv knockdown shot to his advantage the last few years, espe- This Week's LPGA Tournament Golf History cially in windy conditions. It is The Evian Masters The Evian Masters has July 24. 1926 - In what has to be not an easy shot to master, but here are some Defending: Juli Inkster been a tournament that one of the most monumental playoffs helpful hints if yu want to try and add it to your Total Purse: $2,500,000 many golfers have played to ever take place, MacDonald Smith game. The first advice is to take one to three Meters: 5,463 in during the past, but it did defeated Gene Sarazan in a 54-hole clubs less on fiis shot than you would nor- Par: 72 not become an official playoff to win the Metropolitan Open mally take. Yoi|r stance should also be much LPGA Tour event until at the Salisbury Country Club in New less narrow th^n you use generally. This is a 2000. This event takes place at the Evian Masters Golf Club in Evian- York. After tieing the first 36 holes shot that requiites your upper body to make les-Bains, France on the par-72 course. This tournament draws most with scores of 70 and 72, Smith fired almost the entire motion through impact, so of the big names from the LPGA Tour as it carries one of the largest a 66 in the third playoff round to best there should be minimum movement from purses of the year at $2.5 million. Juli Inkster dominated the 2003 Sarazan by four strokes. It was the your hips. Mak£ a three-quarter swing and hit Evian Masters event, crushing the field by six strokes to post a 21- second of three Metropolitan Open down and through on the shot with a very under par 267 total score. titles for Smith. short follow through after impact.

2004 Money Leaders World Rankings Driving Distance Putting Average Rank & Player Money Rank & Player Score Rank & Player Avg. Rank & Player Avg. 1) Phil Mickelson $5,423,288 1) Tiger Woods 12.05 1) Scott Hend 313.0 1) Stewart Cink 1.722 2) Vijay Singh $5,003,566 2) Ernie Els 10.73 2) Hank Kuehne 312.7 2) Greg Chalmers 1.729 3) Ernie Els $4,095,275 3) Vijay Singh 10.30 3) John Daly 305.6 2) Nick Price 1:729 4) Tiger Woods $3,262,258 4) Phil Mickelson 7.97 4) Geoff Ogilvy 303.9 2) Tiger Woods 1.729 5) Adam Scott $2,943,384 5) Davis Love III 7.68 5) Davis Love III 302.0 5) Jose Coceres 1.732

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Approx 1.5 acres, room for Brokers/Consultants has the best 5,000 ft expansion. selection of resale lots including a 3 unit site on Sanibel Johnson; (239) 910-3099 • (800) 553-7338 • email: [email protected] From page 1 Toll Increase Recommended Toll Structure For Sanibel The increase is due in part to two recent lawsuits which delayed the financing Cash Tolls Existing Proposed D process. Lee County was scheduled to close on the 2004A Transportation Facilities CO Revenue Bonds in January. At that time, the bonds would have paid for the replace- Cars $3.00 $6.00 ment of the Sanibel bridges with the current toll rates. After lawsuits filed by the City of 3 axles $4.50 $9.00 Sanibel and Save Our Bay group, the 2004A Series were withdrawn from the market. In addition, the delay in the project increased estimates to build the new bridges. 4 axles $6.00 $12.00 Over the past year, steel and cement costs increased. 5 axles $7.50 $15.00 Transportation and administration officials relied on information from the county's toll structure consultant in making the proposal for the toll increase. URS Corporation Extra axles $1.50 . $3.00 performed a survey of bridge users in March, looking at various toll-structure scenarios. Motorcycles $1.00 $2.00 County staff considered one other proposal that would have set the toll at $5, but elimi- Discounted Prepaid $.50 $3.00 nated the discount toll programs. County staff rejected this proposal because it would negatively impact frequent bridge users such as Sanibel residents and workers. Prepaid Transponder The County Commission awarded a $28 million contract in May to replace Span B Annual Unlimited $150 $600 (middle span) and a $31 million contract in June to replace the C span (closest to Sanibel). Transportation officials expect the replacements to be completed by mid- Annual Prepaid $25 $100 2006. The county is continuing to defend lawsuits against the replacement of the A Annual Combo Unlimited $380 $930 span (drawbridge). Annual Combo Prepaid $50 $140 Answers To Questions Motorists Are Likely To Ask If approved, when would the new toll go into effect? Semi-annual Combo Unlimited $230 $650 November 1, 2004. Semi-annual Combo Prepaid $30 $99 When was the last time the Causeway toll increased? Never. While discount programs have been adjusted at various times, the $3 toll fias dei-); you will continue to pay $3 per trip, as you do now. been in place since the bridge was built in 1963. A $3 toll in 1963 is equivalent to $18 By using other discount programs, your trip cost — depending on how frequent a today. user of the causeway you are — could be as' little as $1.71 a trip. Is the toll for the Cape Coral and Midpoint bridges increasing? How do I sign up for discount toll programs? No, the new debt will be fully supported by Sanibel toll revenues. Call LeeWay at 931-0100 or visit the LeeWay Service Center, 1366 Colonial Why does the toll have to increase? Boulevard in Fort Myers at the foot of the Midpoint Memorial Bridge (next to Royal To pay for the cost to replace the three Sanibel Causeway bridges (A, B and C Palm Square). spans). It is estimated the three replacement bridges, in total, will cost between $100 Is there any way to keep the toll down? million and $105 million. Due to delays of the project, Sanibel toll rates will require an Eliminating discount programs would keep the toll to $5 a trip. However, it would increase because of escalated interest rates, increased bond coverage/insurance require- have a major negative impact on frequent users — workers and residents — so that ments, being required to issue bonds for the cost of the project and increased construc- option is not being recommended. tion costs. Can Sanibel residents have a deeper discount? How much money is Lee County borrowing? No, discount programs need to be available to all bridge users. Lee County is borrowing $85 million to pay for the bridges and needs to generate an What happens if the toll isn't increased? additional $6.5 million annually to support this new debt; $20 million of surplus toll Unfortunately, that is not an option. Without the toll increase, the bridges cannot be reserves also is being used to pay for the bridges. replaced.^ Can't other revenue sources be used other than tolls? No. Other transportation projects around the county are funded with local gas taxes or a portion of property taxes, all of which have been committed. To free up any of these funds would require eliminating needed road projects in other areas? How do you know what the toll should be? sanibelconnectwn.com The county has a tolls expert, URS Corporation, that did what is known as an "elas- ticity" study in March. URS surveyed driver habits to determine what the appropriate toll should be to repay the bonds needed to finance the bridges. Too low a toll, and the county doesn't collect enough money to repay the bonds. Too high a toll, and not enough toll-paying customers cross the causeway, jeopardizing repayment of the bonds. Also factored into the equation is how many drivers will take advantage of discount programs and at what cost those discount programs should be.set. As a resident, how do I minimize my costs? 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Chamber is available at ^ American Business Womens Governor of Florida, is the first woman to The Chamber of Southwest Florida is a www.chamber-swflorida.com.U c Association recently inducted into hold the office. As Lieutenant Governor of regional business membership organiza- T the nation's fourth most populous state, tion with members in Lee, Collier, membership local island realtor Janie Pritchard. Janie previously was a mem- Jennings utilizes her unique knowledge of Charlotte, Hendry and.Glades counties. ber in an Ohio chapter and is a welcome business and her extensive public-sector' Chamber members are regional employ- Our E-Mail address is addition to the Sanibel Captiva Chapter. experience to support Governor Bush's ers and many provide products and ser- [email protected] The mission of ABWA is to bring key initiatives for economic development, vices across the region. The Chamber's together women of diverse occupations quality education and strengthening fami- "Business Building Leadership" mission is to help them and others to grow personally and professionally through leadership and education. The Sanibel Captiva chapter also provides local scholarships and contributes to Floridas Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program. Dinner meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month. Membership information is available from Lisa Cocrane at 472-8875. ABWA Honors Members The Sanibel Captiva Chapter of the, American Business Womens Association recently held their annual awards dinner. 25 year membership pins were awarded for the first time to five members as the club recently marked its 25th anniversary. They were Barbara Boulton, Trudie Kohlbrenner, Eileen Joy, Betty Puff and Trudie Prevatt. 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From page 40 Each year the Sanibel Public Library Though sitting with the ocean, Whispers on the. breeze loses books. Some, of course, are legiti- And bathed with the lotion, Please don't pass me please Summer Camp mately lost and will never be recovered. A The soul and each telling star, Whispers in tfie trees Please give my heart ease Tharp can be contacted to play music large number, however, are still in the Will tell you who you are. for private and public events at possession of the original borrower and "www.allrequestmusicman.com." could be returned to the library's shelves Summer camp is winding down - next for borrowing by another library user. Friday (July 30) will be the final day. The "We'd rather spend our book budget DVD's to the audiovisual collection, an Sanibel School is slated to open the on new titles, than use funds to replace Sanibel Public enlarged and enhanced computer ser- school year on August 9$ items that are lost or never returned," stat- vices area, and three new meeting ed Patricia Allen, library director. Library Temporary rooms. Parking under the building will Fine Amnesty Be sure to take advantage of this one- be restored. Log on to www.sanlib.org time-only fine amnesty. Overdue items Closing or call 472-2483 for more information Month At Library returned after the amnesty period ends on he Sanibel Public Library will be about the library. Regular library hours Tuesday, August 31, will have fines are Monday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 he Sanibel Public Library has closing from Thursday July 29 assessed from their original due date or through Saturday, August 15 and p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday declared the month of August an recall due date. No previously assessed T 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays (sum- amnesty period as a thank you to will reopen on Monday, August 16 at T overdue fines will be refunded or credited. 9 a.m. During this time furniture.and mer) 9 a.m. to 1 everyone for their patience during the For more information about the equipment will be installed and staff and construction process. Return any and all amnesty program, call the library at 472- items during the amnesty period and volunteers will move into the expanded 2483 or visit the library's Web site at library space. New features of the there will be no fines — no questions www.sanlib.org.# asked. expanded library will be the addition of SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT!!!

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If the office is Council of goodbye, signing off prepackaged early retirement plans I will amenable to it, and structures the deal as Residential on the severance and not discuss the benefits of negotiating occurring out of Florida, the theory is that Specialists, the Janie Pritchard retirement packages, points of your plan. You should ensure, the state that taxes the northern income largest not-for- then heading to however, that any installment obligation is cannot reach these benefits. As always, profit affiliate of the National Sanibel to enjoy fish- somehow guaranteed or secured. Also, if you should consult with your advisors Association of Realtors. ing, golfing and bicy- you are selling something less than "sub- before acting. Realtors who receive the CRS designa- cling. The temptation to just get it all stantially all" of your interest in the firm, Deferred Compensation Amounts over with and move down here must be this item that is normally capital gain could tion have completed advanced courses IRA, 401(k) and pension amounts des- and have demonstrated professional staggering. be taxed at the higher ordinary income tax ignate a beneficiary. Upon your retire- rates. expertise in the field of residential real Before signing off on that retirement ment, you are usually free to roll your pen- estate. Only 25,000 realtors nationwide package, though, make sure you have If a large part of your estate holdings is sion amounts to an IRA. Before doing so, have earned the credential. incorporated it into your estate and asset a "note receivable," you should make your meet with your planners to ensure that protection plan. attorney aware so that he or she can draft you have properly designated the benefi- Designees subscribe to the strict code appropriate language into your trust docu- ciaries. Naming your trust could limit your of ethics, have access to the latest technol- When a professional service firm offers ogy and are specialists in helping clients early retirement, the packages often ments. spouse's rights, for example, in the event of your demise. Spousal elective share maximize profits and minimize costs when include: Severance/Consulting and Non- buying or selling. # • A return of capital from your partner- Compete laws should be addressed, particularly in ship interest, most of the time repaid The firm may also have offered you second marriage situations. under an installment basis; severance and/or consulting fees. Here Trusts could also accelerate the income • A severance benefit, that may consist you may be able to save considerable recognition of these plans. So before you of "consulting fees" for an ongoing basis sums if you have not already accepted a simply name your trust or your spouse or and in some circumstances non-compete package and/or signed the retirement . children as' beneficiaries of these plans, compensation; and papers. Severance/Consulting and Non- you should give careful thought and meet • VEHICLES MUST • Additional IRA, pension and/or Compete payments are generally consid- with your advisors. YIELD TO 401(k) benefits. ered ordinary income, and are therefore After dealing with all of this, I'm sure Let's tackle each one from an taxed at the higher ordinary income rates. you'll enjoy the sunshine even more.# PEDESTRIANS IN estate/asset protection planning mode. Even if you retire to sunny Florida, that ©2004 Craig R. Hersch. Craig can CROSSWALKS Return of Capital does not impose a state income tax, if the be reached [email protected] AND INTERSECTIONS The income tax code considers return income originates out of a state that does

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-ur island is replete with movers and shakers, several of whom are on the move as we speak. OISanibel Chiropractic has moved to 1456 Periwinkle Way, and Pinnacle Mortgage & Capital Services, Inc. is in its new home at 1648 Periwinkle Way. After seven years in "the pink building" on Periwinkle, Dr. Michael Tolisano and his wife, Nancy, have relocated the Sanibel Chiropractic offices to the Periwinkle Professional Center (next to Billy's Bike Rentals). Bright, spacious and inviting, the new quarters are nestled in a lovely park like setting with plenty of shaded park- mg We just love it here," smiles Nancy, who has worked with her husband for the past 18 years. Founded on the premise of helping people in pain, Sanibel Chiropractic treats lots of visitors who may have thrown out their back or suffered a pulled muscle by "overdoing it" while on vacation. Fun activities like riding a bicycle or swimming with the grand kids, even walking on the beach, sleeping in a different bed or simply sitting for hours while traveling - all can take a toll. "We want to help them get the most out of their vacation. We really try to help them feel better the same day," notes Nancy. And because the couple lives nearby, "we can be here every day, even Sunday, if needed," says Dr. Mike. "I enjoy coming in and helping people when they call." Of course the practice sees a substantial number of regular clients, those who receive Dr. Michael Tolisano and his wife, Nancy, have just relocated Sanibel Chiropractic to maintenance care to keep their spine aligned and their bodies in tip top shape. In con- Periwinkle Professional Center at 1456 Periwinkle Way junction with chiropractic adjustment, Joan Russell offers therapeutic massage to promote deep relaxation and help relieve sore muscles. "We compliment each other," says this therapist, who includes Swedish, neuromuscuiar, hot stone therapy and reflexology Pinnacle since related businesses such as Henderson Franklin, Guarantee Title and the among her treatments. Joan also provides chair massage for back, neck and shoulders. local Board of Realtors also are located in the building. Nearly double the size of the previous location, Pinnacle's bright and spacious offices include a large, private conference Sanibel Chiropractic is open Monday through Saturday beginning at 8 a.m.; the room. Covered parking at ground level is a great convenience for clients. phone number is 472-0900. Also a former tenant in "the pink building," Pinnacle Mortgage & Capital • Pinnacle has been offering mortgage brokerage services to the community since Services recently relocated to the Island Medical and Business Center (between Jerry's 1993. When Dave took over the business in 2000, he "inherited" Suzie and expanded arid Lime Tree Center). Owner/broker Dave Maddock, along with Brokers Baine the staff to include Elaine. "We all work really well together," Suzie says. "We can get Fannon and Suzie Freeman, couldn't be happier in the new space. things done quickly and efficiently." Noting that Pinnacle handles a good deal of repeat business, Suzie stresses that per- The Island Medical and Business Center is a very professional area, a "perfect fit" for sonal service is the hallmark of the company, which specializes in residential clients. Deep Water Direct Access!^ FRESH LOOKS Don't You Wish Someone PORA NEW SEASON Else Would Do It? Phaidra Velarde Call Interiors By Decorating Den Realtor For Start-To-Finish Project Within the prestigious multimillion dollar Supervision. neighborhood of Sanibel Isle sits this lovely "Olde Florida" style pool home. One of only 3 Life can be pretty hectic these days. So if deep water canal systems on Sanibel with boats you have a wish list for your home, but in excess of 100 ft. 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Because of local heroes in the early years, doors the United States and none had were opened for local African Americans to flourish. Now, a special group of people lived past the fourth day. have untold stories to tell about endurance, motivation, determination and inspiration to Against the odds, however, this teach us what life was like before the time of integration. These are their stories. Part 2 tiny newcomer, Hua Mei, grew will air at a later date. (Re-airs at 6:30 p.m. July 24, and 11 p.m., July 25.) and thrived, and her survival has become a hallmark of the Classical Music desperate international quest to On WGCU-FM 90.1 and WMKO-FM 91.7, SymphonyCast 8 p.m. Friday, July 23 save the giant panda, perhaps presents Berg, Beethoven & Brahms: Gil Shaham and the Bavarian Radio Symphony. the most visible symbol of the "Mature musicianship and mesmerizing technique" neatly sums up the style of Violinist world's endangered animals. Gil Shaham, who joins the Bavarian RSO for a shimmering performance of Alban The Panda Baby, with the aid Berg's deeply felt Violin Concerto. Music includes Beethoven's Leonore Overture No. of exclusive footage from the 2 in C, Op. 72; Berg's Violin Concerto, To the Memory of an Angel; World Famous San Diego Zoo, Brahms/Schoenberg's Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25 (arranged for orchestra). captures all the tense drama of Last Man Standing: Politics Texas Style Hua Mei's. birth and her sur- Texans like to think big, and nothing is bigger than politics in the Lone Star State. vival through infancy. Jim Lehrer (center) anchors, News Hour with senior cor- Award-winning filmmaker Paul Stekler takes his camera for P.O.V., 12 p.m. Friday, respondents (l-r) Margaret Warner, Ray Suarez and July 23, to Texas for a lively, behind-the-scenes look at a pair of 2002 elections. One is Gavel-Gavel Democratic Gwen Ifill. for state representative in a district that includes Lyndon Johnson's hometown, and a • Convention Coverage Photo: MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. Producer: second is for a polarizing race for governor. In the end, Last Man Standing shows how PBS' The NewsHour with MacNeil/Lehfer Productions and WETA Washington, DC. politics in Texas have become the blueprint for Washington. Jim Lehrer will present the Teacher of the Year Award nation's only complete, live, gavel-to-gavel broadcast coverage of the Democratic and The Burdines-Macy's Teacher of the Year Award program will air at 1 p.m., Sunday, Republican national conventions this summer. The Democratic Convention will be cov- July 25. Seventy-two semi-finalists from school districts across Florida will be honored in ered from 8 to 11 p.m. daily, beginning Monday, July 26 and running through the end the 16th annual awards. This special features guests Florida Commissioner of Education of the Convention on Thursday, July 29. The Republican Convention will also be cov- Jim Home and Burdines Chairmah/CEO Tim Adams. District semi-finalists were cho- ered in the same fashion, beginning August 30. sen from Florida counties and several schools in recognition of superior ability to teach NewsHour anchor and executive editor Jim Lehrer will anchor the PBS coverage, and inspire students, and their contributions to the community. During the telecast, the which will include in-depth interviews, analysis and discussion. NewsHour senior corre- Florida state Teacher of the Year will be chosen from five Regional finalists from each spondents Gwen Ifill, Ray Suarez, Margaret Warner and Terry Smith will join Lehrer, of Florida's five educational regions. Collier County is honored this year to have Naples and will report from the convention floor as well as the NewsHour skybox. High School teacher Janet Glancy named as a regional finalist. The NewsHour's regular political analysts, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and The Panda Baby New York Times columnist David Brooks, will provide nightly commentary. Nature presents The Panda Baby at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 25. In late August of 1999, Presidential historians Michael Beschloss and Richard Norton Smith will offer additional scientists at the San Diego Zoo marked a rare event they had struggled for years to perspective. More Election Coverage At noon, Sunday, July 25, WGCU-TV will present a U.S. Senate Candidates ••''•ST" Democrats Forum taped earlier at the Naples Philharmonic Center. The forum for Republican candidates will air at noon, Sunday, August 1. OPE1I FOR As part of Campaign 2004, there will be two live debates from Tampa for Florida's open U.S. Senate seat. The Democratic candidates will debate on August 26, and the Republicans on August 27. 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Get food from the four basic food groups, eat plenty of izziiz. e and Price answer your ques- Lizzie ble in body, mind and spirit, and eat your whole grains and drink alcohol in modera- tiontic s and give advice about aging Dear Carter, fruits and veggies. tion. Lc:oncernc s from a two-generational I know exactly Lizzie and Pryce's email address is ^perspective. A mother and daughter what you mean! [email protected] or PO • Spend time surrounding yourself with =) team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health Sometimes 1 get Box 91673, Raleigh, North Carolina beauty and nature. Q educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- double teamed. I will 27675.® Pay attention to what is beautiful; a Zchotherapist in private practice who spe- do something not to child's smile, a sunset, a mountain stream, cializes in the care of elders and people mom's liking, and I Got A Problem? the desert colors. —with chronic illnesses. will hear about it. • Take time for yourself. Take time off Dear Mom & Me, Then some time Dr. Connie Is In work. Honor your true priorities and what " My wife's mother-in-law" is driving later I will hear from matters most. me crazy! People laugh when I complain, my father. Despite by Constance Clancy • Incorporate some form of faith into but to me it is no laughing matter. being a parent, and Q: I find that I could your life. Practice unconditional love and My mother came to live with us six managing my own family, I feel like I am a use more balance in my being loved.& months ago. It was not my idea but I teenager once again. Does she bring up life. I tend to operate in Dr. Clancy) is a licensed mental agreed. I retired a year ago after a very things you did maybe 20 years ago? But, extremes, all or noth- health therapist, certified hypnothera- successful, demanding career, but my to be honest I do not know what comes ing. 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This is Ashton shares to change at 90 be 100. Also, with better health care and reframing negative thoughts and beliefs breakthrough years of age? You new health technologies, many individuals into positive optimistic thoughts. We have methods. 60,000 thoughts a day, and 95 percent of In today's world the time we have the same thoughts the the old methods just vicki Ashton next day. We want to focus on those "Last Chance To Build..." don t work. Almost thoughts being positive. everyone I meet these days feels they have ...on one of the largest lots in Shell Harbor! This lot will accommodate • Use humor and laughter. Create a too much to handle and not enough time an estate-sized pool home. Wide long water views face southeast. Patio humor library with books, newspaper clip- to get it done. This is not specific only to dock & community beach, pings of cartoons, videos and funny people who have a career or job they access. Near movies. Humor is known to be a healing spend time at everyday. Are you confused technique and stress reducer. marina, gulf & on how to improve the situation? Our • Spend time with friends and family, daily joy and successes are directly related bay waters. Easy] including your pets. Studies show that pets on/off island { to specific life skills we use from our life are great healers, and simply touching a skills toolbox. What are these tools? How access. pet stimulates tissue growth. can we enhance our lives by using them? • Practice prevention. Get regular Come and join this interactive workshop $799,000 check ups and listen to your body. Your and discover what tool we'll be pulling out body will give you the signals you need to of the toolbox this week. Wednesday, July stay healthy. The key is to pay attention to 28 with be the second luncheon seminar Su&ew A ndrewy these signals and adhere to the messages. in our summer series of "Increasing the VIP Realty Croup, Inc. • Exercise, eat and drink in modera- Joy and Decreasing the Stress in Your 472-5187 & 800-553-7338, X251 tion. Do an exercise routine that works for Susan@>SanibelSusan. com Life." "AMON" To Please "WOW" GULF OF MEXICO FORT MYERS BEACH Estero Bivd 5th floor, gulf front condo. Spectacular gulf view! 2 bed/2 bath with den. Washer & dryer in unit. Beautifully p: 2400 Palm Ridge Road 239-472-2311 Office furnished. $30,000 ^§5||i 800-388-2311 Toll Free guarantee. $659,000. 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The imbalance more carbs than white table sugar (which each seminar, including lunch and all Pharmacist, that chronic diarrhea causes can lead to is void of meaningful vitamins, minerals materials, will be $16 for SCA members Is it true that heart problems, muscle aches, exhaustion and fiber). or $17 for non-members. Register for the opium is used for diar- and other disorders, some of them seri- Honey, while higher in calories, is con- entire eight weeks for only $120 for SCA rhea? ous. sidered a healthy sweetener because it members and $128 for non-members. W.L., Blountsville, Q: I read your column in Newsday and contains vitamins, minerals and amino Due to lunch orders and materials, regis- Alabama I find it very informative. Recently, you acids, which are all needed for good tration and prepayment is required by A: Opium tincture, talked about honey, and I'm curious health. There are a variety of flavors, col- Monday prior to each seminar. Please call as well as its relative, whether it would be OK for diabetics. ors and types of honey, too. 472-2155 or stop by 2173 Periwinkle paregoric, used to be J.D.E., Northport, Neto York If you choose honey, use it in modera- Way to reserve your spot for this not-to- used for diarrhea, but A: Doctors have strong opinions about tion. In recipes, you can usually, but not miss summer luncheon seminar. VISA and because these sub- what's best for their patients, so always always, substitute it for white sugar. Just MasterCard are accepted.^ stances are so addictive and induce a high, ask. The American Diabetes Association be sure to use a little less honey, because they have fallen out of pharmaceutical also has an opinion regarding the subject it's sweeter. The ratio is not one-to-one. favor. and seems to have relaxed its once picky For more information on honey, visit From page 43 Today, doctors prescribe a drug that guidelines regarding sugar and its substi- the National Honey Board at contains diphenoxyiate (Lomotil), which, tutes. They recommend that you and your www.nhb.org. Color Your World incidentally, is related to meperidine dietician work sugar into your meal plans This information is not intended to (Demerol), a potent and addictive pain and count it as a carb. treat, cure or diagnose your condition. ors, it can also create weird effects on reliever. Another popular antidiarrheal aid, Some diabetics do well with honey; Always consult your physician. Suzy cooler shades. Imodium (bperamide), is sold over the some don't. It's individual. If you're mea- Cohen is a registered pharmacist. Before you finalize your new color counter. The idea behind these drugs is to suring glycemic index, it has a lower num- You can contact her by visiting scheme, be sure to see how your colors stop cramping and delay the passage of ber than glucose, maltose and sucrose www.dearpharmacist.com. © 2003 Dear will behave in the rooms for which they fluid in the gut. The goal is to stop diar- (table sugar). Some scientists think it caus- Pharmacist, Inc& will be used.^ rhea. es less of an insulin response than plain Cindy Malszycki is a Sanibel Island The problem, and an explanation of interior decorator. why these drugs aren't 10.0 percent effec- tive, is that, when you've eaten something SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DENTAL GROUP bad or you have an infection and have DISCHARGE OF WASTE churned up food contents, the stuff needs 15650 San Carlos Boulevard The discharge of sewage, to come out. solid waste and oil is prohibited Simply put, you can't stop intestinal 489-1118 movement and expect healing. The infect- in Sanibel city waters. ed accumulation of food and toxins must Carmen J. Aulino D.D.S. * David G. Carlton D.D.S. Marine Environment Regulations Brochure Available At Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road. exit before the GI can begin healing and regain healthy balance. Trust me, if you ^^ Eric Baxmann D.D.S. JgSj New Patients and Emergencies Welcome w

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Beautiful mature Florida is accepting applications for the position of It snot about real estate, its landscaping and private location. Furnished transportation. 633-2429. Recreation Aide to work with children enrolled in the City s about people! Following is a thru fireplace in the great room, screened lanais after school program. One year of college or high school and open si ndecks, oversized windows, even a and equipped, many extras! $615,000. complete catalogue of my CONDOMINIUMS graduate and some experience as a youth counselor active listings. For addition- beautiful bul terfly garden! Dock has water, elec- desired. Pay $11 per hour. Transponder cost reimbursed al information, including tric and 10,( 00 Ib. boat li. $1,295,000. BEAUTIFUL GULF VIEWS - Top floor, 2 BR 2 THE SANIBEL SCHOOL and tolls paid. Interested candidates may obtain an comprehensive data pack- BEST ISLAND LOT VALUES BA plus dining room, den, West Gulf Drive has an anticipated 3 hour para- Application for Employment on the City wedsite, elLaU249. location. Amenities include tennis, pool and www.mysanibel.com, or visit City Hall to obtain an applica- erties, please call Charles Sobczak at (239)472- land. professional postion available. Tolls tion and submit it to the City of Sanibel, Manager of 0491 or toll free at 877-472-8900 or e-mail me at away in a $795,000. Administrative Services, Attn: RA, 800 Dunlop Road, home could be built here. and benefits are paid. Please contact [email protected]. SHOREWOOD r Completely renovated, Sanibel Fl 33957, Fax (239) 472-3065. EOBADA/M/F A A UNIQUE ISLAND ESTATE! Situated on over Sanibel Higniands-150 x 100 lot priced at Maureen McMenemy at 472-1617. S-7a3-B-7/30 immaculate 3 BR, 2 BA condo overlooking the & seven acres, this architecturally stunning home $235,000. A ready cleared and on a sandy lane. SERVICES OFFERED is the most unique estate home on Sanibel. With ST.CHARl •S HARBOR Gulf and pool. Shorewood boasts 3.29 acres with 150 beach frontage. Beautifully furnished. over 8,000 square feet under air, and nearly 15,000 MEDFTERR WEAN ESTATE HOME! $1,375,000. Bob Adams total, the home and grounds are unparalleled. The Canal front \ wthin the gates of South Fort Myer's favorite community- Granite kitchen, HOMESITES Residential a gourmet kitchen, a completely private, deeded cathedral calings, lots of windows and so much BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME - Beautiful build- S • W • I • M • W • E • A • R more! Owne Motivated. Just reduced ing site with seawall, very nice dock (water & Renewal Listed at $3.9K. Ideal for two families or a corporate $100,000. Now $899,999. electricity) and boatlift. Sewer in place. Seeking energetic & responsible sales •M OLIVIA STF EET NEAR BEACH HOME Cleared and ready to build. Deeded beach Services ty, please visit www.swB360.com/104405 Walk to the >each and Beachview Country access. $675,000. associate. $9/hr. plus benefit package & > WITHIN WEEKS OF COMPLETION! This Club from tr is spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath © brand new, three or four bedroom home just off Call me for home & condo rentals. incentives. Great work environment on Handyman home. Cath< sdral ceilings, huge porch, eat-in of West Gulf Drive on Barra Circle, is within a few kitchen and ots of privacy. $539,900 Sanibel • Captiva • Abaco Island Bahamas Sanibel. F/T, P/T. Call Kim at 472-2676. weeks of receiving its certificate of occupancy. RIVER FRC NT VIEWS! 768-0569 or ceii 464-6460 Former moc el loaded with upgrades! Gorgeous S-7/23-B-7/30 TRUST YOUR LISTING TO RS-11/14-MC-TFN 2,500 sq. ft. under air and over 6,000 sq; ft total. Add views! Boat dock available for purchase. Priced to that the custom kitchen counter tops, crown mold- at $887,500 CLIFFORD ing throughout, heated/caged pool and a short, SELLING SEAL ESTATE ON COMMERCIAL CLEANING strolling distance to the beach and you have your Please phone GLENN at THE ISLANDS SINCE 1982 island home. Priced under appraised value at 239472-2311 • 800-388-2311 • 239472-2902 Quality Work, Reliable Service. Free $845,555. Call Charlie at 850-0710 for a private 395-3100 or 1-800-784-2616 showing. To see a detailed virtual home tour of this #10 RE/MAX AGENT IN FLORIDA 9/02 HEALTHR S3/26-B-TFN Estimates. Big Blue Services, Inc. property, please go to www.in360.coml102825. 22 years Is and real estate sales experience. ISLANDS > YOUR HOME IS FINISHED!!! Phone fo "Glenn's Guide for Buying and Licensed & Insured. 70mUE (2583) Selling S nibel and Captiva Real Estate" SR-6/4-N/C-TFN Seeking Medical S3/9-B-4/23 INVESTMENT HOME three bedrooms, with a convertible loft/den that could 2 BR, 2 BA, garage. This is the starter home everyone Assistants/Nurses be used as a fourth. It has beautiful hardwood floor- For busy primary care/walk-in physician prac- ing, all new appliances, and two decks facing west COLDWELL tice. High volume, fast paced CARPET CLEANING toward the glorious sunsets. You can walk to the bike ID the beach. Invest minimum $ s and decorate. environment. Multi-tasked, team player Steam or Dry. Expert Stain Removal beach within minutes and the yard is virtually mainte- INTERNATIONAL- nance free. It overlooks acres upon acres of wildlife DIRECT GULF VIEWS and excellent customer service skills. & Repair. Call For Appointment. preserve and has that charming, Okie Florida style Tarpon Beach. Weekly minimum rentals, low densi- Big Blue Services, Inc. you've always been enamored with. Price Reduced! ty complex, under building parking. Buy now before Fax resume, Attn: Norma I. Adomo, Mgr. Licensed & Insured. 707-BLUE (2583) Now Asking $689,500 and yes, of course it's on (239) 395-0701 Sanibel. For directions and a complete informational SUNSET SENSATION SR-6/4-N/C-TFN package, call Charles Sobczak at 239-850-0710.. To Janie Pritchard, SR-&28-BM-TFN see a detailed virtual home lour of this property, Panoramic, unobstructed lakefront, ABR,CRS,GRI BABYSITTING BY AMANDA WALTERS. 7 days a please go to www.in360.com/102852. golfcoi irse and nature preserve week. 472-3120 or www.sanibelbabysitting.com. S-8/16-B-TFN tin FOREVER GREEN S-7/18-B-TFN view in Dunes Golf Course com- BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ACE HARDWARE COLDWELL munity )f fine homes. Elevated 3 800-223-8829 HOME BASED BUSINESS. Financial Security. BKER Now accepting applications for cashier Early Retirement, www.donfase.com or toll freei- BR, 2 BA home with split floor 239-980-7474 cell position. Apply in person or call 472-5354. 866-389-9719 INTERNATIONAL- plan, formal dining and living room, SR-7/23-V-7/30 REAL ESTATE (MM Banket ReatoiH Real Estate eat-in kitchen, dinette, family room, [email protected] interior elevator, glass enclosed www.janiepritchard.com lanai, in-ground pool, multiple MARINA BOWEN ISLAND, BC CANADA KELLY GREENS VILLAGES decks. Call 239-395-9699 for appt. Part time help wanted. Must have Magnificent, private, gated 9.6 acre GORGEOUS GOLF VIEWS waterfront estate 8000 s. ft. home. Arch. NO GOLF DUES design. Pool, sauna, hot tub spa. 1500 s. Captiva Island. Call 472-5800. 5 ACRES FIRST FLOOR, 2/2/DEN, ONE-CAR GARAGE. ft. coastline, sandy beach. 15 min ferry to SOUTH SEAS RESORT S/R-7/16-B-7/30 CLOSE TO BEACH 32 UNIT COMPLEX. CLOSE TO POOL, BEAU- Vancouver. $11,500,000 Cdn. CAPTIVA ISLAND Includes lake. RM-8 up to VOLUNTEER SANIBEL SCHOOL COORDINATOR. TIFULLY LANDSCAPED, GATED COMMUNITY. Lyn Edwards 604-947-9214 Totally renovated, simply beautiful 28 units. All utilities. Volunteer position. Call Maureen, 472-1617. 5 MIN. TO SANIBEL, FMB. $229,900. www.bowenislandproperties.com gulf front 2 BR, 2 BA Beach Villa. Re/Max of the Islands. S-9/5-NC-TFN CALL239-481-4396. Will Compton. 239-209-6171. RS-11/15-V-TFN FRIENDLY CASHIER/SALESPERSON for island SR-4/23-MC-TFN Call 231-526-9511 or email beach/gift store. Full time, year round. Some [email protected]. Rentals evening and weekend hours. Tolls paid. Excellent wages. Call 472-8185 to schedule interview. Available. $710,000. S-12/6-B-TFN S-7/9-CC-7/23 FULL TtME/PART TIME. Experience. Retail clothing sales. Sanibel $1O/hr. Call 432-9242. CLASS IF i Eb AD DEADLINE MOMDAY AilMooN

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NEW HOME FOR SALE! SECLUDED HIGHLANDS HOME 576 Hideaway Court, $ 899,000 SPARKLING-NEW 2BR,2BAon four lots. First, last & Custom built home by Sandcastle Construction Co. Key West Style-3 Bedrooms-2 Bate with POOL!!! Steps to the 1-800-SANIBEL security. No pool, no pets. Call Beach with Private deeded Beach accessiocated in cuk Sanibel & Captiva de-sac.Conservation land behind property. 3 STOP ELE- 239-910-6430 or 239-395-0450. NEWSPAPER VATOR. PRICED BELOW DUPLICATION Island Reservations COST.Hunicane Resistance Impact Glass-in windows and S-12/13-B-TFN Sanibel & Captiva Islands doors.Granite countertops in entire home.Extensive use of tile including two outside decks.2 System 3 zone Air SANIBEL CALLIN.G. CARD 239-395-1213 NEAR BEACH! Conditioning and Heating System. Custom window treat- Almost new 3 BR, 2 BA duplex unit. ments.lntercom System. Security System.Bose Pre- wire PRIVATE 3 BEDROOM, Emergency 911 surround sound speakers with additional speakers Near beach. Immediate occupancy. Sanibel Police .472-3111 throughout house. Structured wiring throughout for 2 BATH HOME $1,750/mo. Call C-21JB Novelli Lee County Sheriff's Office .477-1200 Computers,phone,and TV.Water carbon filtration system With heated pool, in quiet Sanibel neighbor- Internationale 395-1200. On Call Captiva Deputy .477-1000 for water.Reverse osmosis system for cooking and drink- hood. Seasonal and monthly rentals. Fire Department 239-472-0692 'Toll Free: 1-888-232-2459 Sanibel 472-5525 steel reinforcement in the voids.Premium 24 gauge kynar- Captiva . .472-9494 SANIBEL Florida Marine Patrol .... 332-6966 SANIBEL ISLAND BATFRONT Single family house. 3 BR, 2 BA, plus dens. Florida Highway Patrol .278-7100 PLUS MORE! ALL BELLS and WHISTLES HERE! Poison Control ••••••• .1-800-282-3171 Call CLO WHITNEY, Realtor 239-281-3067 John Gee & Co. First floor furnished, 2 BR, 2 BAwith Large kitchen/iving/dining area. Nice yard. spectacular panoramic views of the bay, $1,495/mo. Yearly renewable lease. First, Chamber of Commerce .472-1080 City of Sanibel .472-4135 fishing pier, pools, tennis courts, bbq, last, security; 239-395-3707/3706. Administrative Office 472-3700 parking. Available August 1. References Building Department 472-4555 LOTS FOR SALE & security deposit required. Community Housing and Resources 472-1189 Planning Department . .472-4136 ' $1,875/weekly. Call 239-395-1249 1BR APARTMENT Library SR-7/16-MC-8/6' Sanibel .472-2483 VERY NEAR BEACH! With lake views. Available immediately. $720/mo. Call Lisa at Island Captiva .. 472-2133 Near Beach Lot-100 x 120 Post Office GULF VIEW ESTATE Management. 472-5020x10. Sanibel 800-275-8777 545 Rabbit Road Captiva .472-1674 HOMESITES r 35% Coverage for the First Sanibel Community Association 472-2155 Build your luxury home Senior Center.., 472-5743 10,000 SF Built-Known as and see a bit of the Gulf. GULF. HARBOUR YACHT & C.C. 2BR + den, 2BA, Call Brokers/Consultants of Sanibel 2 car garage deluxe condos from $1400-$5500. ARTS Altered Land!! Private deeded at 472-2255 or 800-553-2246 out-of-state. Memberships avail. Urban/Diana Boutin 239415- Arcade Theater 332-4488 S-3/22-MC-TFN 5346. Prudential FLWCI Realty. Art League Of Fort Myers 275-3970 beach access. AWESOME!! S-12/26-B-TFN BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) 395-0900 Call Clo Whitney, Realtor 1 BR, 1 BA DUPLEX, kitchen, living room, porch. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 278-4422 IF YOU HAVE 30 DAYS W/D. Close to beach. $800/mo. plus uffl. First, last, Gulf Coast Symphony 472-6197 239-281-3067 John Gee & Co. security. Call Janice at 395-2184. Lee County Alliance of the Arts 939-2787 OR MORE '" -: S/B-6/11-B-TFN '•' • Naples Philharmonic .(239)597-1111 2BR.2BA with den. 3 BR, 2 BA HOME, close to beach on Sanibel. Old Schoolhouse Theater 472-6862 $1,600/mo. 239-395-2424. : ^ SCA Periwinkle Playhouse 472-0324 VERY RARE 3-UNIT residential site. Now being Very nice, well cared for R/S-7/16-A-7/23 Sanibel Music Festival (239)336-7999 cleared. $349,000. Call Brokers/Consultants of Sanibel, 472-2255 or 800-553-2246 out-of-state. Sanibel-Captiva Art League .472-4258 Gulffront condo at perhaps DESIRABLE EAST END Mariner Pointe condo, S.W.Florida Symphony 418-0996 ^^_ S-3/29-B-TFN ground floor 2/ 2, pool, tennis. $1,700 / month VACATION RENTALS the nicest complex '. Furnished/ unfurnisne.il Available immediately. Call CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 472-5187 ext. 253 = : AARP (Florence Fricke) 472-4250 on Sanibel. ,"S-'7/23-B-8/]3 / ABWA (American Businesswomen's Assoc.) .466-0548 EAST GULF HOME Gall 1-330-568-0109 eves, BEACH HOUSE-IBR.2BA beach duplex. American Legion 472-9979 Newly remodeled & furnished. 2BR, Available August f - fin 1. $1,800 per month Angel Flight SE (Ted Tyson) 472-8394 ' dr leave message; call Brian 910-3099 ?i " : . . Audubon Society 472-3156 2BA Home, steps to beach, seasonal -.;•' -;;: S-1/16-MC-TFN & monthly rental. $4,000/mo. ,S-.7/23»B-7/23 , Sanibel Beautification Inc 418-9693 AVAILABLE NOW FOR SUMMER, Fall & IONAAREA-KELLY ROAD 2/ BR-2/ BA. End unit. Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva .274-5900 513-777-4795 1 CROW (Clinic For The Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife) .472-3644 RS-1/3-M-TFN 2005 season. Luxurious private tropical home on New carpet, tile, paint, canal & nature preserve. Very well cared for. Lovely appliances and fixtures. $ 825 monthly- available FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) 4724404 furnishings. 3BR, 2BA, tennis pool & steps to Fishing Club .472-7257 1 August 1.851-4921 887-0834 - ONE BR, GROUND LEVEL private beach. Call 1-310-902-5878 or - R/S-8/23-MC-8/30 ' Horticultural Society of the Islands ...... 472-6940 [email protected]. . ANNUAL RENTAL WANTED Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva .472-8334 S-2/6-MC-TFN FURNISHED APT. KiwanisClub .395-0328 at Spanish Cay. Across from beadi. Available GULF HARBOUR YACHT & C.C. 2BR + den, 2BA, Lion's Club (Dave Eaton, President) 472-1511 immediately. $950./mo. Month to month lease. Call 2 car garage luxury condos from $2900-$7500. 2OR3BR,2BAHOUSE Master Gardeners of the Islands 472-6940 Lisa at Island Management, 472-5020, ext. 10. Memberships avail.' Urban/Diana Boutin 239-415- Newcomers 472-9332 5346. Prudential FLWCI Realty. with garage on Sanibel beginning in Notre Dame Club of Lee County 768-0417 S-12/26-B-TFN September. Two adults, excellent Optimist Club, .395-0739 PAWS 472-1027 or 472-9383 FURNISHED HOUSE, Gulf Pines. Private beach references. Call 941-423-3219. Island Vacations access, clubhouse, pools, tennis courts. Rotary Club 472-7257 or 472-0141 $2,000/month plus tax. Available off-season only. Of Sanibel & Captiva Sanibel Beautification Inc. — .. .418-9693 (239)542-5627. Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society 472-6940 S-1/16-V-TFN Million $ Views Await You! Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron 472-3828 •Cottages • Condos • Homes • ANNUAL RENTALS LEASE OPTION Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club 395-1770 Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths LAKEFRONT BOTANICAL GARDEN HOME, lona Sanibel Youth Soccer .395-2040 ONE BR, GROUND LEVEL area. Deck, lanai, garage, wildlife, fruit, mural, faux www.sanibelsoccer.org 239-472-7277 finish $1,200 monthly, $349,000 purchase. The Military Officers Assc. of America FURNISHED APT. PHOTO: rsw46231iaol.com 482-2346 (MOAA, Alex MacKenzie) .395-9232 S/R-7/23-V-8/13 C 1-888-451-7277 at Spanish Cay. Across from beacti. Available Zonta Club 67J-6381 immediately. $950Jmo. Month to month lease, Call ISLAND ATTRACTIONS Lisa at Island Management, 472-5020, ext: 10. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum 395-2233 J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge 472-1100 Sanibel Historical Village & Museum .472-4648 SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) ...... 472-2329 SALE ON SELECTED KAYAKS, sailboats & 4 BEDROOMS, 4 LIVING ROOMS, complete office, PUZZLE ANSWERS Accessories Dealersfor man y brands Best selec- air hockey, pool table, pinball, landscaping equipment, tion to choose from' Captiva Kayak Co 395-2925 bikes, Maytag washer & dryer Call for Appt 395-0198. S-2/1-B-TFN S-7/23-V-7/23 C|O|M;E T TAHITIAN AUTOS FOR SALE Q Sanibel moving sale. Everything must go. A W A;R E 1972 BUICK SKYLARK convertible, in good condi- Furniture, electronics, landscaping equipment, out- GARDENS tion. A/C. $8,500.239-851-0919. door furniture, sports equipment, washer & dryer. B|E|NII iL 1 July 30 - Aug. 1 st. Friday - Sunday. SanCap left on CO •tlTc E SHOPPING CENTER 2001 HONDA ACCORD EX 2 DOOR COUPE. Dimmick. . RSC'H S-7/23-V-7B3 4 Bed . T V-TEC 4 cyl. 5 spd. Red w/tan leather, fully loaded,, sunroof, 40K, brand new17 MOB rims with low pro MISC. FOR SALE tires (Still have stock rims and tires) Garage kept. LANAI FURNITURE; Rattan settee and chair with Always maintained. Asking $13,900. Call Tammy at cushions, table, $75: Homecraft 48 table. 4 arm Stores 229-5627, leave message. chairs, $250. 2 Homecraft cushioned chairs with RS-4723-NC-TFN ottomans, $200. Office adjustable arm chair,$50. Call to see, 472-8925 For Lease 1995 FORD WINDSTAR, 3.8 V-6 with 103K. polo green over tan. Fully loaded, cold A/C. Van has zero miles after full service. Asking $3,500 OBO 1'YEAR OLD matching glass top stove and dish- Call Bret at 633-2300. washer, $400 for both or best offer. Washer/Dryer RS-4/23-N0-TFN $175472-3120 800-1,100 s.f. S-7/23-B-7/23 HOUSESHARE AVAILABLE" FREE 33 LONG PLAY STEREO RECORDS, mostly classical, over 100 selections, take all or part. VCR HOUSE SHARE tapes.over 100 various titles. 395-1559. 1-877-561-0726 S.7/23n/cTFN Share 3 BR, 2 BA house in Cape COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE Coral. Everything included except Retail and/or Office Space on Palm phone. Smoking permitted, some Ridge Road. Available immediately. storage available. 239-574-5143. 700 square feet. Call Lisa at Island R/S-7/16-V-TFN Management, 472-5020, ext. 10. L E PRIVATE ENTRANCE, bath. Quiet person only. o Annual lease. First & security required. Call 472-0372. S-7/9-P-7/23 V E R N| OFFICE SPACE for rent. 440 sq.ft. Pelican Place Shopping Center. 2440 Palm Ridge Rpad 1-800-470-5677 GARAGE SALE WHITE QUEEN BED SET. Porch furniture, fishing A V 1 Hlu K poles, bikes, misc household goodies Sunday - TO PLACE A For sale:' unique opportunity. West end Monday- July 25 & July 26 - 11p.m. - 3 p.m. 4585 L 1 N commercial building on 1.5 acres. Room Bowen Bayou. 395-0316 904- 616 5274. CLASSIFIED AD to expand. 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