City Council Moves Ahead on Proposed Rec Center

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Week of January 22-28, 2004 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 31, NUMBER 4, 24 PAGES 75 CENTS City Council moves ahead on proposed Rec Center

By Donna T. Schuman The new facility serves several functions for the Staff writer community according to Woodroffe. The double gymnasium has the ability to act as a single court for spe- After two years of planning and anticipation, the cial tournaments or other activities. The gym also has City Council unanimously approved designs for the a dividing wall to provide the facility lo the school and city's new Recreation Center following a detailed pre- the community simultaneously. sentation by the architect and positive input from citi- To keep with what Woodroffe calls the "open air zens present. aspect" of Sanibel, the deck and pool area provides As the key to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, about 100,000 square feet of outside space which the $9.4 million center would provide a facility for all includes three individual pools. One functions as a of the citizens of the islands, according to Armand toddler pool, another as an exercise pool, and the third Ball, chairman of the Parks and Recreation would be used as a lap pool. All three pools comply Committee. with the Americans With Disabilities Act regulations. The final design, totaling more than 137,000 square Security also played into Woodroffe's design. The feet, includes a gymnasium, weight and fitness room, staff offices are located towards the entrance to the teen center, multi-purpose area, and three swimming main building and almost all the facilities have one pools. The entire facility could be constructed in two point of entry. years. Once the council approved the design, it was time to Henry Woodroffe. of Woodroffe Architects, said the discuss funding. The estimated construction cost on design posed a challenge to his firm. One main goal the project total about $7.6 million. Miscellaneous Woodroffe faced was not only to maximize fhe bene- costs were estimated at $1.8 million. Kelly Ryman. a fits to the community, but to maintain the existing consultant with Public Financial Management. Inc. facility while the new one is being constructed. To has been working with the city on possible funding accomplish that, Woodroffe placed most of the future options. facilities towards the northern end of the property. Diagram of One option discussed was a pay-as-you-go plan. Howe\er, the project must proceed in phases. The According to Ryman. this works best with smaller pro- first phase would include construction of the multi- the proposed Rec purpose building and then move on to the pool and Center presented to See REC CENTER deck faculties. council on Tuesday, Jan. 20 page 2 Planning Committee discussion, postponed City and comity

By Donna T. Schuman tion and hoped the council would it hurts to look at any entity on the on lawsuit procedures Staff writer give them adequate reasoning for the island." Brown said. "I think its a suggestion. • Councilman Marty part of ongoing quality assurance." By Donna T. Schuman Prompted by a request from Harrity. who made the initial sugges- By postponing the discussion, the Staff writer Councilwoman Judy Workman, who tion to council on reducing the num- appointment of two new planning was absent at Tuesday's meeting, the ber of commissioners, said at numer- commissioners will be put on hold. Mum's the word regarding Sanibel's suit filed against Sanibel City Council agreed to post- ous meetings that he is looking for The terms of two seats have been Lee County on January 12. City Attorney Ken Cuyler pone its discussion on the reduction ways to streamline the city's govern- extended until this issue is advised council not to discuss the case due to the pend- of Planning Commissioners until its ment Although Harrity's thoughts addressed. ing litigation. However, Cuyler did address some issues Feb. 3 meeting. The reduction of have not changed on the issue, he The mayor asked the packed questioned by the public regarding the suit. appointees to the Planning said, out of courtesy for Workman — MacKenzie Hall that no public com- One main clarification deals with not citing damages Commission has become a subject of who is aJso the commission liaison ments be made on the issue at this in the suit against the county. According to Cuyler. the concern for many islanders, especial- — that he would postpone the dis- time. However, during the report suit will eventually cite damages. However, the city did ly the Planning Commissioners cussion. A joint meeting between the from the Planning Commission, not have time to formulate the damages count before fil- themselves. council and commission will be Commissioner Ellis Robinson told ing the suit. At its meeting on January 13, the scheduled for a later date according council the commission is eager to As of now, the suit focuses on the county's alleged commission questioned the reduc- to Mayor Steve Brown. "I don't think discuss the issue. breach of its own Comprehensive Plan and its interlocal agreement with the city. The city has also filed a motion to abate or stop the judicial procedures. When one government sues another, Florida state law requires the two entities to enter into an administrative mediation. The council unanimously approved a resolution in accor- • OPINION page 6 Gorilla expert to Marine Lab Club to start dance with that statute. speak at BIG Report, Part VII: annual tourney According to Cuyler, the two parties must then coor- • ENMROWIENT page 9 ARTS Birds dinate the proceedings. The Lee County Commissioners • DATF.IINE page 10 passed a resolution on Tuesday, Jan. 20 to expedite that Local celebrity golf tour- process. According to the resolution, an immediate dan- Dr. Amy Vedder has stud- SCCF's Marine Lab ger to the public's safety and welfare exists with respect • RtALE^JA'n- page 12 ied with Dian Fossey in report this week looks at nament to raise funds for Africa. the annuak bird count kids. to the drawbridge and requires immediate action by the • TV US I l.\GS page 15 county. However, the county commissioners and engineers maintain that the bridge is safe for travel, accord- • LOOKING BACK page 18 ing to a press release issued Tuesday. "It dees mean, - See page 5 — See page 22 • CLASSIFIEDS page 19 — See page 9 See LAWSUIT page 2

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CITY • COUNTY • STATE Bridge consultant role questioned REC CENTER By Donna T. Schuman According to Cuyler, Shahaway Staff writer informed PBS&J that the bridge can be From page 1 rehabilitated, the firm paid him for his Only a week into its lawsuit with Lee travel expenses, and that ended the profes- jects. This option would require the city County, Sanibel has experienced what sional relationship. In the final report from City Attorney Ken Cuyler calls a slight to wait for construction or land acquisi- PBS&J, Shahaway is listed as one of the tion as revenue becomes available. "hiccup" regarding the report on the reha- industry experts. The report also states, bilitation of the bridge. Although the overall cost would be '"Due to the two modes of failure identified lower, according to Ryman it requires a Council had planned to hear a report during our evaluation, PBS&J, as well as supply of cash on hand. from Moshen Shahaway, a consultant our industry experts consulted with, hired by the city to evaluate the draw- Another option discussed was debt believe structure A needs to be replaced as financing. This would allow the city to bridge. Instead, the council heard a report soon as possible," from Cuyler stating that the city must construct as needed. However, current Recently, PBS&J contacted Shahaway and future users would bear the cost. retain another consultant. Prior to his deal- over the issue and, according to Cuyler, ings with Sanibel, Shahaway was briefly According to Ryman, this choice is was later advised, not to proceed in a tech- commonly used for larger projects. retained by PBS&J, the firm that evaluat- nical conflict. However, Cuyler did note ed the structural condition of the draw- Council also discussed issuing bonds that the report could be subject to discov- for the project. The two types discussed bridge, for his professional evaluation of ery in the case and the city would still have the bridge. were general obligation and revenue access to that information under oath. bonds. General obligation bonds, which Henry Woodroffe, of Woodroffe are backed by the credit and taxing Architects presents the new Rec Center plan to council. administrative mediation. powers of the city, has a more favorable market response than revenue bonds. The county also has scheduled a hear- have to be formed. That team would ing to determine the merits of its case and However, Florida state statutes require LAWSUIT that taxing authority be obtained consist of more than nine different posi- whether or not to proceed directly to a tions, including the underwriter, finan- court hearing. through voter approval. From page 1 Revenue bonds are backed by a special advisor, credit enhancers, rating For now, the county will continue to agencies and a bond counsel. inspect the bridge monthly, in addition to cific revenue stream such as a special however, that the bridges continue to cor- tax, and users pay the cost of the project The city also plans to meet with the rode and a significant delay in the the other inspections by its consultants Lee County Superintendent to discuss and the state. and financing. replacement of the drawbridge could If the city decides to issue bonds for financial participation by the Sanibel potentially jeopardize the public's safe- the project, a bond issuing team would School at the facility. ty," the release stated. Nonetheless, the In other business, replacement of spans B and C will proceed as normal. the Sanibel City Council The commissioners also approved a • approved a request from SCCF to $20 million loan from the General Fund serve beer and wine at the Annual Reserves to keep the replacement of Volunteer Recognition at BIG ARTS LEE COUNTY COMMISSION those spans moving forward. The cost of February 13. those replacements is estimated at $30 AGENDA RECAP million. • moved to discuss the annual request MEETING DATE: January 20, 2004 The additional S10 million will come for financial support to the Horizon from surplus toll money generated by the Council until the next meeting. WALK - ONS OR CARRY - OVERS causeway. • approved the resignation of Brenda The city has scheduled a hearing for Tate from the Parks and Recreation next week on the county's opposition to Advisory Committee. WO #1 ACTION REQUESTED: Direct staff to begin adoption abate judicial proceedings in favor of process of Manatee Protection Plan. (#20040024-Natural Resources) Let them REASON FOR WALK ON: Directed by the BOCC on 01-06-04. WO #2 ACTION REQUESTED: Approve interest-bearing loan from the General Fund in the amount of $20 mil- . -„-_;>•; know how y u lion to provide partial funding of the estimated $30 million needed for the Sanibel Bridge Replacement-B & C project; transfers and resolutions, and amend the FY 04-08 CIP accordingly. Also, rea j feel... amend Resolution 03-07-01 which adds the General Fund to the funds for which the future issuance of tax-exempt debt would reimburse construction costs. (#20040055-Transportation) . ,n*! _• "i '.••)- .*•..- =. i- i. -i 1 .-i- .1 :.r i !'<••!« ••: . . .v REASON FOR WALK ON: Directed by BOCC on 01-13-04. - 'Mi- •• rioon in ftie gazebo. I vM bring It lepfcnc basket and ihe Life gets so busy sometimes fie** end'• Katie eta npagno-aS yaj that we fa-got to te8 me WO #3 ACTION REQUESTED: Approve a County need to bring s your special people in our Sfe how Resolution finding that an immediate danger to the bea jfiW sef much frsey mean to us, Tb

Hcfry. Chapter 164, F.S. not being complied with by the Parties. Wo have beer inacried to? clnrx>5* <1Q years In good times REASON FOR WALK ON: Immediate action is necessary due to and bod, you hove health, safety and welfare of the public issues. showered mewth love, affecfion and support. For that < (haiik you

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taxes. This figure does not include school for reimbursement of its direct damages and The City of Sanibel to the citizens taxes or special district taxes. The City have known the City's position that the RE: Explanation of City's Lawsuit Against Lee County accommodation industry also collected and County is required to comply with its con- forwarded $2.5 million dollars in tourist tractual obligations with the City, for well Dear Fellow Citizen: requires the County to replace Spans B and taxes which during 2002, the County over six months. The County prepared its C of the Causeway (i.e., the middle Commission controls. In addition, Sanibel bond issue, grouping its proposed funding Due to the fact that there has been a great Causeway structure and the Causeway produced S2.5 million dollars in library rev- for the replacement bridge together with the deal of public misinformation and confusion structure closest to Sanibel) and requires the enues, of which only $1.5 million dollars is agreed upon replacements of Spans B and regarding this issue, this Jetter is being sent County to repair and rehabilitate Span A returned to Sanibel, leaving the County C, with full knowledge of the City's posi- to you by the Sanibel City Council to pro- (i.e.. the drawbridge span). The Engineering Commissioners with a one million dollar tion. Any expenses that have been incurred vide information on the decision to file a Study states that the drawbridge span will surplus to spend in the remainder of the by the County are purely the result of the lawsuit against Lee County relating to the have a useful life of at least 20-25 years, at County. County's failure to abide by its contractual County-owned Causeway. You should first which time it would need to be rc-cvaluated. Another matter of interest is that the City obligations and refusal to take into account be aware that the City's lawsuit is in no way The only circumstances under which the Council, prior to the filing of the lawsuit, the City's position in this matter. connected with, or filed in conjunction with, County is legally allowed to alter its com- was formally notified by a representative of The City Council hopes that this infor- the citizen lawsuit filed against Lee County. mitment to repair and rehabilitate the draw- the County that the County had reversed its mational letter will be of assistance to you in The City Council had to consider the fol- bridge span is if the County is "unable to position that the Causeway would be engi- understanding the City's lawsuit against Lee lowing questions in its decision on whether reasonably obtain the permits for the pro- neered to later add a second lane off of the County and the City Council's attempt to to file a lawsuit on behalf of the City of jected improvements'" and/or "should cir- island. Many citizens are still under the protect taxpayer monies and critical City Sanibel: cumstances arise beyond the lawful and rea- impression that the County is willing to con- interests. If you are interested in obtaining sonable control of the County in the permit- I.Will the City's citizens and taxpayers struct the Causeway so that it provides one a copy of" the lawsuit, you may obtain a copy ting, design, or construction... which makes potentially lose rights to recover from the lane on and two lanes off of Sanibel Island at City Hall, or by viewing the City of the improvements unfeasible." The City's County hundreds of thousands of dollars and, in fact, the support for the new fixed Sanibel website on the internet at position is that the County has neither in damages and lost revenues if a lawsuit span bridge proposed by the County was argued nor reasonably shown that either of www.mysanibel.com. is not filed? often based upon their understanding that these circumstances exist. Therefore, the the County would provide two lanes off of 2. Will the City and citizens potentially lose City Council's majority position is that the Respectfully, the island. The County has now confirmed significant contract rights if a lawsuit is County must comply with its June, 2002, that regardless of the type of bridge that not filed? contractual obligations to repair and rehabil- Steve Brown, Mayor exists for the Span A structure, only one lane The Council determined that the answer itate Span A. Marty Harrity, Vice Mayor to both of these questions was "yes." off of Sanibel Island will be provided as part Jim Jennings, Council Member Whether you personally support reten- of the new Causeway construction. The primary concern of all Council tion and repair of the drawbridge, or the Dick Walsh, Council Member The City Council regrets, and is opposed members is related to loss of revenues and replacement of the drawbridge with a fixed Judy Workman, Council Member to, the careless comments and "scare" tac- increased costs that the City has incurred as span bridge, the fact of the matter is that tics that have come from certain County a result of the temporary closing of the those issues were fully reviewed, addressed officials with respect to increased tolls and bridge and the additional weight restrictions and agreed upon in a written contract the discount program. The County officials More letters on this and other on the bridge imposed by the County since between the City and Lee County. It have known about both the City's request March 2003. The City has incurred loss of appears that the County's engineering con- subjects can be found on Page 6 revenues and damages in excess of sultants in May, 2003 (less than one year S2,000,000 through October 16, 2003, (this after the contract was signed), advised the does not include increased costs to business- County Commission that there was corro- es and citizens on Sanibel) as a direct result sion damage to the Span A structure and the of the weight restrictions including, but not consultants' recommendation was that Span limited to. increased costs passed on to the A be replaced rather than repaired or reha- City by contractors for multiple "'lower bilitated in accordance with the County's weight'" loads of materials and machinery, contractual commitment. the purchase of a vegetation mulching The City has consulted with engineering machine to handle vegetation waste on the experts in the field, and the City has been NOTICE island instead of transporting it off island, advised that not only can the drawbridge and the additional costs of City personnel structure be repaired and rehabilitated, but it during and after the emergency bridge clos- can be done at less than one-third (1/3) of ing of Span B. This figure also includes the the cost of a new bridge, completed in loss of approximately $800,000 in surplus weeks or months instead of the several years Dr. Alan Rembos has purchased toll revenues that would have been distrib- necessary to design and construct a new- uted to the City as its 21% distribution of bridge, and that it can be done with little dis- surplus toll revenues by the County. ruption to traffic. the Sanibel dental practice location of The City's lawsuit is based upon the It should also be noted that the County breach of a contract entered into in June, has advised the City that with the costs of Roger Dunphy DDS, located at 2002. between the City and Lee County, construction of the new Causeway, includ- which addressed various matters relating to ing the County's proposed fixed span the Causeway. This contract was the result replacement of the drawbridge, there will be 2323 Wooster Lane Sanibel Island of many months of governmental coordina- no surplus toll revenues available to the City tion, citizen committee reviews and engi- for the foreseeable future, and if there are The new phone number is 472-4445. neering analysis. The contract requires the available surplus revenues many years from County to "at all times, maintain the now, it will probably never be more than Causeway in good repair and in sound oper- $200,000, if that. as of September 1, 2003 ating condition.'" The contract further With respect to the City's tax contribu- requires the County to "improve" the tion to the County, however, you should be Causeway in accordance with the County's aware that in 2002 alone, the City of Sanibel • * * * own Engineering Study, which is referenced forwarded to Lee County approximately in the contract. 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MARY LOU EAILE¥ 4* CHUCK BEMGSTMOM • 239^-72"!511 A Re si t'ompunv 4 • Weekof January 22-28 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER Las t we ek /'s w eat her Serious injury befalls High Low Rain Note: Rainfall levels are recorded from the morning of the daygiven to January 15 65 55 0.00 the following morning. unlicensed yard worker January 16 70 58 0.00 January 17 79 60 0.00 Licensing an important issue says Chief of Police January 18 72 58 0.00 January 19 70 64 0.00 On Friday, Jan. 9, 19 year-old Eduardo Vegetation Committee which teaches the Tomas, a resident alien who lives in Fort difference between native and non-native January 20 73 65 1.14 Source: Islam Water Association Myers, injured his right arm very serious- trees and what regulations apply to which. January 21 68 63 0.00 ly while trimming palm branches with a The course is followed by both a writ- chainsaw when working at a residence on ten and a field test before the permit is . NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Sanibel. issued. Sanibel-Captiva Tides This information is furnished in the hope When police arrived there was a great According to Sanibel Police Chief Jan. 22 - 28, 2004 that it will be useful, but without any warranty. deal of blood on on the cut branches and WilJiam Tomlinson, not many landscape =eet on a ladder. Tomas was bleeding from contractors apply for this permit, only tree ! upper right arm which he had wrapped trimming companies. "Definitely a minor- Tidal 2 t ... •i * with a shirt or a towel, according to the ity." he said. He went on to point out that Range at i ill !:;•!:,Jll USB police report. He was flown to Lee there can be stiff fines levied for contrac- Redfish 0 Hi Hiiiiiiiiiiilll lllliil MkJSm i liiiil £* 5s^!s^8sSwisff^5fis»fis3l» M Memorial Hospital by helicopter. tors who cut protected trees, such as man- •-.••-.,..-., , ,..° ,.,r;., • - v.v v. • ...... Pass Li IHIkill ::-.* •:•.•..•';••;:•• :•>•••• ••••:•• 3 III!We!d At the time of the accident, Tomas was groves. iiiiiI!tiji)#i li IMiilif!illii11 1 employed by Island Service Company, a In commenting on the case, Chief Sunrise 7:17 a 7:17 a 7:17 a 7:16 a 7:16 a 7:16 a 7:15 a landscaping business owned by Robert Tomlinson also noted that it is important Sunset 6:03 p 6:03 6:04 6:05 6:06 p 6:07 6:07 Frick of Sanibel. for property owners who hire landscape P P P P P Sanibel Police Officer J.P. Holovacko, contractors to know that they are properly who responded to the call, determined licensed for the work they are going to do. Redfish Lo 7:53 a later on that Island Service Company is "Who is going to be responsible if Pass Hi 3:48 p 12:49 a 1:42 a 5:42 a licensed by the City of Sanibel for land- there is an injury involving an unlicensed Lo 6:15 p 8:31 a 9:04 a 2:35 a 3:30 a 4:31 a 10:41 a scaping (i.e. grass cutting), but not for tree and uninsured contractor?" he said. "Do trimming. you want to be responsible?" Hi 4:02 P 4:17 p 9:33 a 10:00 a 101:23 a 5:37 P In order for the company to trim trees, He went on to stress that when hiring Lo 7:17 P 8:18 P 4:33 P 4:51 p 5:12 P it would have to hold a Vegetation someone to do this sort of work, the Competency Permit from the city. A con- homeowner or customer should always Punta Lo 7:48 a tractor can obtain such a permit by taking ask to see proof of insurance and proper a course offered by the City of Sanibel licensing. Rassa Hi 3:42 p 12:43 a 1:36 a 5:36 a Lo 6:10 p 8:26 a 8:59 a 2:30 a 3:25 a 4:26 a 10:36 a Hi 3:56 P 4:11 P 9:27 a 9:54 a' 10:17 a 5:31 P Now that they're big enough, the studies begin Lo 7:12 P 8;13 P 4:28 P 4:46 p 5:07 P By Michael Hannan Once all the fish had been captured - Staff Writer no mean feat - they were placed by ones Sanibel Lo 6:39 a and twos into a "knockout" tank where On Tuesday the 20th, volunteers and they were anesthetized enough to be han- Light Hi 2:23 p 12:17 a 4:17 a scientists gathered at the Marine Lab to dled. When the fish were sufficiently Lo 5:01 p 7:17 a 7:50 a 1:10 a 2:05 a 3:06 a 9:27 a tag the Rcdlish that have been raised sedated, scientists tagged them both exter- Hi 11:.24p 2:37 P 2:52 P 8:19 a 8:46 a. 9:09 a 4:12 P there. The lagging was a prelude to the nal ly - using a dorsal fin tag - and inter- fish being rcieased into Smith Pond, just Lo 6:03 P 7:04 P 3:08 3:26 p 3:47 P 11:36 nally - placing a sensor in the abdomen P P off the Island Inn Road. ca\ ity. Then they weighed and measured First the scientists set up a purse seine the lish and recorded the tag numbers and Captiva Lo 6:39 a in the tank that housed the fish, then the fish's data. (Outside) Hi 2:23 p 12:17 a 4:17 a dragged another net across the tank while The fish will remain in the tank ftxr1tw o Lo 5:01 p 7:17 a 7:50 a 1:21 a 2:16 a 3:17 a 9:27 a volunteers gradually hand netting the fish more days to allow them to recoup from with box and scoop nets and deposited the ordeal and then will be released and Hi 2:37 2:52 8:58 P P. 8:08 a 8:35 a a 4:12 P them into the purse seine. tracked. Lo 6:03 P 7:04 P 3:19 P 3:37 p 3:58 P

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The Coastal reports were tendered: CROW has treated 3,496 patients this announced that his committee will peti- Summit of ASBP will be held on February Paul Andrews of the Sanibel-Captiva year, most of which were either hit by cars tion City Council at its next meeting to 25-27 in Washington. This is an important Chapter of the Audubon Society reported or injured by free-ranging dogs and cats. be able to - in cooperation with meeting for area residents as it will - the first confirmed sighting of a bluebird People, you gotta be more careful. The Sanibel's Department of Public Works - among other things — cover federal fund- on Sanibel, that there is now a national Loggerhead turtle, with a prop-induced monthly publish "road fatalities." I pre- ing for the Fort Myers Beach, the link against invasive species, and that skull fracture, that's been under CROW fer the old term "road kill," because Gasparilla, and the Captiva renourishment even Congress has passed a bill, singling care since October 11 is doing well and that's the reality. Folks we have to drive projects. out insects. Also, that the Australian Pine scheduled for release in April. She eats 6- more carefully: the critters aren't as fast Tim Gardner reported that osprey nest is now listed as "non-native," but no 8 pounds of fish a day, so if you've had a as we are, nor are they a big as our cars. watching began this week and will contin- longer invasive. However, the State of good day on the water, you know where to There were 223 road kills last year: 94 ue every other week for the rest of the sea- Florida has band it from sale and planting. bring your surplus. We need these guys on raccoons, 35 armadillos, 27 possums, 4 son. Also, there are two new nest watch- Dr. Steve Bortone reported that the Lab the island, and we certainly need CROW. rabbits, and 63 "others" (snakes, birds, ers: one on Pine Island, and another on has three new employees, two of whom Kevin Godsea of the Refuge reported lizards, and turtles/tortoises). The kills Marco Island. Additionally, Captiva will be working on the RedStart Program, that there is a new Bald Eagle nest on the occur most frequently near open restau- Cruises will continue to monitor osprey tagging and releasing fish in Smith Pond, middle spoil island at the. Matlacha rant dumpsters - no surprise. If we want- nests on marine markers and buoys all the with a later second release into the Tarpon Refuge. Also, while admission rates at the this island to remain a "sanctuary way up to Useppa. March 28 is the annu- Bay. Additionally, he announced the pub- refuge appear to be down, the reason is island," we need to look out for our crit- al meeting of the International Osprey lication of the Lab's core research pro- that the Refuge has sold two-to-three times ters. Society, which will be held on Sanibel. A gram, which will focus on scallops, sea- as many seasonal passes as previously, Art Weissbach of the SCCF fourth-grade teacher from western grasses, Spotted sea trout, benthic com- and more people seem to be using the Environmental Affairs Committee Kentucky, who has done extensive munities (seascape), and mangroves. trams, which now number three. When reported that the revised vegetation ordi- research on ospreys. will be the keynote Wendy Erler announced that Tarpon asked about the functionality of the nances proposal has been postponed, yet speaker. He is bringing four or five of his Bay Explorers is now offering Everglades porous asphalt, Godsea responded that it again [apparently until after the discus- students with him. Tim also reported that explorer trips that are eco-friendly. is holding up well, except in parking areas sion of the Planning CommissionJ. If you the Clam Bayou Project is progressing Interested people need to reserve a seat for where wheel turning tends to degrade it. have an interest in restricting non-native well. Six or seven federal agencies and either a Monday, Thursday, or Friday tour Finally, he said that the Refuge has hired plants that require more fertilizer and three to four state agencies are coming and be at Tarpon Bay for the 8:00 a.m. a new law-enforcement officer, which will sprinkling systems that drain our aquifer, down to review the project. These are departure. The bus will return to Tarpon bring the force to two, a deterrent to perhaps you need to be there early to both permitting agencies and granting Bay at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $125 for dumping and illegal netting in the refuge. ensure you get a seat and get heard. agencies.

Gorilla expert coming to BIG ARTS Eric Draper to address Audubon meeting On Thursday, Feb. 5, BIG ARTS, in • • ~" The Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Mr. Draper's recent successes conjunction with Sanibel-Captiva • ! Society invites ail concerned with water include winning authorization of the Audubon, will present a lecture by author resources to attend the Thursday Everglades Restoration Bonds valued at Amy Vedder entitled. In the Kingdom of evening Audubon Series, at 8 p.m. on Si billion and passage of the Rural and Gorillas: Fragile Species in a Dangerous January 29lh, entitled "Managing Water Family Lands Protections Act. Before Land, Dr. Vedder is Vice President of the for Nature, Not for Growth Promotion." joining Audubon of Florida Mr. Draper Wildlife Conservation Society based in Eric . Draper, Policy Director for was Senior Vice President for Policy for New York and ii"s Director of Audubon of Florida, lead environmental the National Audubon Society where he International Conservation, is widely lobbyist to the Florida Legislature and managed initiatives for the Upper known for her pioneering studies of moun- 12- organizer of the Water Coalition, will Mississippi River, the National Wildlife tain gorillas in Rwanda with Dian Fossey. discuss proposals that could significant- Refuges and for the Everglades. She and her husband. Dr. Bill Weber, ly undermine environmental protection. All are welcomed to attend this pro- subsequently founded the Mountain Recent propositions suggesting the gram, the fourth in Audubon's iecture Gorilla Project designed to educate the '••! transfer of water from North Florida to series that continues weekly on Rwandans about gorillas and conserva- South Florida to accommodate massive Thursday evenings at the Sanibel tion. : new development are leading to intense Community House, 2173 Periwinkle In the lecture Dr. Vedder will take us «— ' '-'-1^ '• debates. Should water supplies be man- Way. A $4 donation is suggested. along as she slogs through the rain-soaked j ;.,* 4 '••'_- aged for natural systems, for new popu- There is plenty of parking at the mountain forests, observing gorillas at rest I ' "? , '. rr: lation growth or balanced for both? Community House and in the lot across and at play, eating, grooming, and prepar- '. ' . ".,'"* Learn what citizens can do to defend the street in front of the Periwinkle ing their nightly nests. She will tell us nature while conserving their use of Playhouse. For further information, about gorillas she recognized and came to Dr. Amy Vedder water. contact Elaine Jacobson at 395-1878. know as individuals, stories both tragic Michael's All Angels Episcopal Church, and joyful. and at City Hall. A reception and book signing will fol- The $4 tickets, in keeping with the low the lecture in the Phillip's Gallery. Audubon policy, will be on sale at both This first-ever BIG ARTS/Audubon spe- BIG ARTS and the Audubon meetings on cial event will be held in Schein Hall, 900 Thursday nights at the Sanibel Dunlop Rd. Sanibel, (239)-395-0900, Community House. Advance ticket pur- Check beginning at 8 p.m. Parking is available in chase is highly recommended. the BIG ARTS/Historical Village lot, St. ANEW out the EXPERIENCE AN OLD TRADITION! classifieds

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The following letter was sent to the Million. 3. Under the terms of this Contract, redesigned to about twice its height to News-Press as well as the Island 2. Estimates for repairing and rehabilitat- Sanibel agreed to do certain things and allow barge traffic." Reporter. ing the existing drawbridge range the Commissioners promised to: —-Ed, from $4 Million to $7 Million. (The Maintain at all times the Causeway, Editorial, November 6, 1989 Commissioners have waffled on this including the drawbridge, in sound "Port planners mean business To: Editor and try to include a number of "future operating condition; and Repair and A port at Cattle Dock Point, in the costs," but the total cost for rehabilita- rehabilitate the drawbridge if that Rose Gardens area of Cape Coral, should I was disappointed in the News- tion is still in this range) becomes necessary, rather than replace not be taken lightly, despite initial skep- Press' treatment and presentation of the ticism, (emphasis supplied)...Included in 3. Accordingly, the savings by rehabili- it with a high span bridge, lawsuits which have been filed against 4. The lawsuits were brought because the the project is deep channel dredging...; the Lee County Commissioners with tating the drawbridge range from $14 assistance with construction of a new Million to $17 Million. These savings Commissioners did not do either of the respect to the Sanibel Causeway. things that they promised to do, and Sanibel Causeway bridge to allow pas- (January 14."2004.) This was the case in are, at a minimum, 280 times the sage of tankers and cargo ships;..." $50,000 expense that the thus breached their contract with both the front page story with its banner Sanibel. These lawsuits will proceed in an headline and also the Editorial. Commissioners complain they'll incur orderly manner to resolve a dispute that, First the front page story. Although by losing their bond insurance. Do the despite efforts by the City of Sanibel, the good people of Lee County know this? Entities, even governmental entities, the small-print text of the page one story cannot, with impunity, breach their con- Commissioners have largely chosen to does say "Bridge drivers MAY (emph. Not if they depend on the ignore. As part of the litigation process, Commissioners for their information. tracts. But your editorial does not even mine) pay hundreds more per year" in mention a contract, it suggests only that: known as "pre-trial discovery," both the higher tolls, the huge-type banner head- 4. Under these facts a toll increase is City and the Commissioners will be clearly not necessary. "Sanibel suits serve only to delay line flatly states that "Lawsuits Inflate progress;" a high span bridge "makes required to fully, completely and pub- Causeway Tolls." The headline is what licly share all relevant documents and Next, the Editorial. A newspaper can more sense;" that opposition to a high people remember; and it simply is not. span may be based on some "quirky information. Should the cases go to trial, factual, representing only a blatant in an editorial write pretty much what it even more will be revealed. The News- wants and an editorial is only an opinion. notions" and "an old bugaboo (a deep threat by the Commissioners rather than water port) used to frighten the gullible." Press, therefore, will have ample oppor- a reality. Stories in a newspaper are sup- But editorials should be based on at least tunities to access this information and to posed to be factual and based on a fair a minimal understanding of the relevant Although neither lawsuit mentions the inform all of the citizens of Lee County reporting of both sides of any story. But facts and a reasonably logical opinion "old bugaboo" referred to in your editor- as to the real issues, the contentions of based on these facts. ial, here's what the News-Press had to here the News Press apparently inter- say about a deep water port on the the parties, and the facts as they are viewed only the Commissioners, and Again, the facts are these: Caloosahatchee when it last came up in developed in the course of the suits. thus participated in the Commissioners' November 1989: Simply put, your January 14th editorial vicious attempt to intimidate Sanibel 1. The Sanibel lawsuit, and also to an and story acted almost entirely as a con- and alienate the rest of Lee County's cit- extent the Save Our Bay lawsuit, is Article, November 4, 1989 duit for prejudicial statements by the izens from Sanibel's cause, with a based on the Commissioners breach of "Firm to propose deep-water port to Commissioners. In the future, I hope that patently false scare campaign. a contract that they made with Sanibel. Lee Port Authority" the News-Press will bring all sides of the dispute to your readers. The facts are these: 2. In June 2002 Sanibel and the Commissioners continued and amend- (The project) "would require dredging of the river channel across shallow grass- Wayne C Ponader, President 1. Cost estimates for the high span ed a long-standing contract between the City and the County. beds and under the Sanibel Causeway. Committee of the Islands, Inc. bridge range from $19 Million to $21 The causeway would have to be Sanibel

Dear Council members, (J. Workman, ers will be adversely affected by the prob- M. Harrity, S. Brown, D. Walsh, J. able termination of the discount fee pro- Jennings) grams, occasioned by your actions. If the anticipated results from your 1 am concerned that you passed the ill- actions were to bring the people of conceived ordnance to file a lawsuit Sanibel together and to affect the monies against Lee County in order to attempt to received by the City of Sanibel from the prevent construction of the new Lee proceeds of the Lee County Causeway to County Causeway to Sanibel and Captiva Sanibel and Captiva tolls, you have suc- bridges. ceeded in both. You obviously acted in haste, and Your actions have united the citizens without full consideration of all of the of Sanibel, but against their City Council, PUBLIC NOTICE pertinent factors affecting your decision. and your actions have increased the costs As you have, or soon will, obviously of eventual construction, sadly leaving discover, the vast majority of the Sanibel few if any funds available to provide to citizenry do favor new construction rather the City of Sanibel, as the revenues from PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING than replacement, and prefer a safe, well- the Lee County Causeway to Sanibel and designed high span rather than the current Captiva will have to be used to pay the obsolete bascule bridge. additional construction costs for many The consequences of your ill-timed years to come. The Sanibel Planning Commission will convene the action are; the probable increase in the Gentlemen and Lady, in filing the law- regularly scheduled meeting on costs of the eventual high span bridges suit which will cost this city and its citi- construction adversely affecting numer- zens an estimated $800,000.00 when the Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 9:00 A.M. ous segments of the community, both as city loses, you betrayed your fiduciary to their safety and financial well being. responsibility to the very people who Young families with children, retirees, elected you to your positions. THE MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED employees of Sanibel and Captiva busi- However, as one who sees the glass as nesses, workers of companies doing busi- half full rather than half empty, I believe IN MACKENZIE HALL ness on the islands, visitors from all of that you still have die opportunity to Lee County and elsewhere, and Sanibel redeem yourselves, and act with states- CITY HALL, 800 DUNLOP ROAD and Captiva employers and business own- manship. I recommend that you immediately THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME recognize the terribly adverse economic, ISIlli Wilili safety, and personal effects your actions The Planning Commission meeting agenda is posted on the City's have had on the community, withdraw the bulletin board. It can be obtained at the Planning Department for no lawsuit at the 20 Jan 04 City Council meeting, dispense with the arrogant, charge or accessed on the City web site at www.mysanibel.com after Please send your letters to: haughty, and elitist attitude that has been 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a scheduled meeting. Staff reports and taken in the negotiations with the Lee other materials related to the Planning Commission agenda are Letters to the Editor County, and finally, really approach the available for $.15/page from the Planning Department. Lee County Commissioners with a sincere • offer to negotiate in good faith wit h them. Island Reporter It is wrong and harmful to make the In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957 mistake, but it is far worse to not act to needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding Fax: (239) 472-8398 rectify the mistake. The people of should contact Jim Isom, Manager of Administrative Services no Sanibel, Captiva and all of Lee County are Letters must be signed and watching to see your reaction to their later than one day prior to the proceeding. Telephone (239) 472- include a telephone number wishes. Do the RIGHT thing. 3700 for assistance. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay for verification. Service at 711 for assistance. Sincerely, We reserve the right to edit letters ^ Ted Tyson for style, grammar and length. Sanibel Resident.

It's our gov island residents. The city uses a staggered time- The city's mayor is elected Mayor 472-4135 frame, electing two council annually from council. On Sanibel, the island's gov- The Council hires the city man- City Manager 472-3700 ager who hires the staff to run members every fouryears, and ernment is run by city manager another three the alternative Sanibel Police 472-3111 backed by five city council the city's day-to-day services. . Online, City of Sanibel, four ears. City Council is never City Rec Dept 472-6477 members elected-at-large by elected in or out at one time. sGLAND REPOH i £R j Week cf January OPIMOINS • LETTERS EDITORIAL

An Open Letter to the Sanibel rules at the present time then in a sense Council members: you are abandoning what Sanibei has become and continues to stand for. I first set foot on Sanibel Island in Make no mistake. There will be no Margot Ford Reck 1950. I was 15 and came with my par- turning back if the weaker rules don't Mrs. Margot Ford Reck. 86. of St. ents. I found Sanibel a wild and beauti- "work out so well." THIS IS IMPOR- Joseph. MO. passed away Saturday. ful place. 1 have always remembered TANT Once we weaken or abandon, we January 17. 2004, at her home. Mrs. Reck that cold and windy December day with will never again be able to return to the was a loving wife, mother, grandmother the roaring surf. I next returned with my original protection of our environment. and good friend. wife Laura, in the July heat of 1961*. We will truly be on that so much feared She was born October 21, 1917 in St. Over the years we continued to vacation "slippery slope," this time of becoming Joseph, Mo. She graduated from Smith here with our children. We bought land more and more like the rest of Florida. College. North Hampton, Mass, with a in 1972, and built and moved here in One hears about "property rights" B.A. in Architectural Design. 1995. Both my wife and I have enjoyed and that a landowner ought to be able to She began her flying career with the the volunteer opportunities that have do what he wants on "'his land." Do we Civil Air Patrol in St. Joseph. MO. She made the Sanibel community so thriv- really believe this? Imagine if your worked as a Cartographer for the Office of ing. I still thrill, when in McKenzie neighbor had this right and liked to keep Strategic Services (OSS) and joined the Hall, I read the Sanibel vision state- lots of old junked cars on "his land" newly formed WASP Organization ment. 1 am proud to live here. I am next to your house. Or to build a house (Women Airforce Service Pilots proud to be "different" from the rest of many floors high in the air to tower over Association) in 1942. She was one of rampantly developed Florida. I am your home and perhaps block any view. 25.000 applicants of which 1,800 were' proud that Sanibelians have put our Sure, "this is different." you say. It is, selected and 900 completed flight training. human interests in balance with the but only in degree. She received her Wings at Avenger Field, land, plants and wildlife that preceded It is the strict environmental rules Sweetwater. Texas. She flew A-6s, P-38s, 1994 William E. Hillyard, Jr. Memorial us and will live on, in some form, after that have created Sanibel. Vote them P-40s and P-51 s among many types of air- Award. She was also a member of the St. we are gone. It therefore saddens and weaker or away, at your peril. It is not craft. Her mentor was Jacqueline Cochran, Joseph Flower Society. She was a benefac- alarms me that Sanibel is contemplating unreasonable to fear that if plant rules pioneer female pilot. tor of the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art turning away from some of the princi- go or get weaker, that some will next She married Thomas C. Reck on June and the St. Joseph Museum. pals and goals that have made it unique propose to weaken height restrictions 25, 1941. He preceded her in death. She Survivors include her daughter. and so special. and since it is "their land" and an extra was also preceded in death by her parents, Christine Reck Everett and her husband I am referring, of course, to attempts 10 or 20 feet on the structure will give Frazer L. and Marjorie (George) Ford; her Richard both of Missoula, Montana: two on the part of some residents to weaken, them a good water view, why not? It's daughter. Margot (Cricket) Reck; and a grandsons. Thomas and Christopher or even do away with entirely, regula- "their land" after all. And the folks brother, Jacob M. Ford II. Everett both of Missoula: brother. Frazer L. tions regarding the protection of native behind them would only need 20-30 She was and avid golfer and a St. Joseph Ford, Jr. of St. Joseph, MO. vegetation. A small thing, you say. The extra feet to also see the water. And it's Country Club and city ladies champion. Memorial Service: I p.m. Monday, First present rules have been in existence for " their land." She was active in the Missouri Women's Presbyterian Church. The Family will 30 some years, essentially from the The truth about Sanibel that has Golf Association and Senior Women's receive friends at the church following the incorporation of the City in S 974. Can made our community so wonderful is. in Golf Association. She was instrumental in service. Private inurnment at Mount Mora anyone deny that it is rules like these, so a sense, that we believe the opposite. promoting Girls Goif and was director of Cemetery. Memorial gifts to Sanibel- wisely put into place by the visionary We have agreed that it is not "our land." the Missouri Girls Golf Association for 20 Captiva Conservation Foundation. Mrs. citizens of that era, that have over the Depending on your persuasion, it is years. She was named to the Missouri Reck has been cremated under the direc- years made Sanibel the very special God's land, or Nature's land, or Gaea's Arthritis Advisory Board. Midland Empire tion of Meierhoffer Family Funeral place that it is today? What if these land, whatever — but not simply "ours" Arthritis Center Board and recipient of the Service. standards had not been enacted? What if to use or misuse as we wish. Sanibel had been developed in "any old By coming to this unique Island we way" and an "anything goes style?'" have implicitly agreed to be stewards Estero was a beautiful place in 1961, Albert William Ford Ford was a member of the Dunes and not just "owners." We could be Men's Golf Association and the National but I don't find driving down its main "owners" anywhere else. We protect Albert William (Bill) Ford, a Sanibel street a pleasant experience today. It is a Military Officers Association. The native plants to provide food and habitat resident since 1980, died January 12, Sanibel Congregational UCC, and sup- world apart, especially compared to for animals and conserve precious water 2004 at Gulf Coast Hospital in Fort Periwinkle Way. ported the Sanibel-Captiva Audubon resources. We protect and/or regulate Myers. He was 82. Society, the Sanibel-Captiva Conser- Would you on the Council — and the the land, the animals, the beaches, the Bill graduated from Geneva High vation Foundation, the Ding Darling residents who want to weaken vegeta- shells, the turtles, our skyline, our School m Geneva, OH in 1939. After Wildlife Society. The Sanibel Library. St. tion rules — have come here in the first streets, our commercial development, completing a year in the School of Jude's Children's Research Hospital, and place and continue to live here, if our causeway, our roadways — because Engineering at Ohio State University, his Habitat for Humanity. Sanibel was not the way it is: a protect- of the peace and beauty that harmony father, attorney Charles J. Ford, died. Bill He and his wife, Mildred (Millie), an ed and cherished natural environment? with our natural environment created. took a job with the True Temper OSU classmate and formerly of If you do not feel that this way about The natural environment has been Corporation as a metallurgical chemist Mareysville. OH, had two children. Their our environment why did you come here received by us and sustained by us, testing golf shafts. During this time, he son David died at the age of 16 of in the first place? If you want to live in because we have chosen to live here. We earned a private pilot's license and leukemia. Their daughter Ann resides in an area like the rest of Florida why did need to love it for what it is and not for enjoyed flying a Piper Cub. Fairfield, CT as does their one grandson, you not go there? I am not being sarcas- how we can change and re-form it sim- In 1942 he was drafted into the U.S. tic. I am truly puzzled. Mark. ply to our own desires. Army and upon completion of Officers A memorial service was held on The regulations up for review are Addendum: Hardly had I finished Training School in Aberdeen, MD, he Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Sanibel nothing new or radical. They are simply writing this letter when we learn that was assigned to the China-Burma-India Congregational Church with Dr. Randall a refining and clarifying of the rules that another long term venerable Sanibel theater where he served for three years. Niehoff officiating. have been in place for 30 years. Read institution is under attack — this time In 1946 he re-entered OSU and earned A committal service will be held at the the old rules and the proposed re-state- the Planning Commission. a Bachelor of Science in Business family plot at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery ment of them. See for yourself if this is — Tom Hans en Administration. While at OSU. he was in Geneva, OH at a later date. not true. If you choose to weaken these Sanibel affiliated with Tau Kappa Epsilon frater- nity, and the commerce honorary Delta Sigma Pi. He was employed at the Geneva Metal Wheel Company, and David Blanford Stark while he was serving as the assistant to David Blanford Stark died on A Memo from the the president, the company was sold to October 24, 2003. there weill be a the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. memorial service for him on Saturday, Chamber of Commerce While in Geneva, he also served as Jan. 24 at 11 a.m. at St. Michaels & All president of the Ford-Tibbitts Archangels Church. From: Steve Greenstein Corporation which was established to Contributions may be made tro Si. Date: Monday, January 19, 2004 own and operate real estate for commer- Michaels Church, 2304 Periwinkle Way, Subject: Bridge Design cial rentals. He served as a city council- Sanibel. FL 33957 or to Shell Point man for eight years, was a Rotarian for Hospice, !500 Shell Point Blvd.. Fort 40 years, and active in the local commu- Myers. FL 33908. ATTENTION: ALL MEMBERS nity. The Chamber has been asked to remind and encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to vote on your preferred Causeway bridge design. The choices can be found by going to www.news- press.com You may also, if you so desire, e-mail the Sanibel City Council at [email protected] with your thoughts on their actions and any suggestions you may have prior to their Tuesday meeting. Coming January 30th The County Commission has also been curious about the business community's reaction to the lawsuits which request a rehab rather than In your complimentary copy of reconstruction of the new bridge. Your comments can be sent by e-mail to Bob Janes at [email protected]. You can also log on to the County website at www.leegov.com and e-mail all of the County Commissioners. Bid on your favorite chef and his specially selected Steve Greenstein, Executive Director menu and have dinner cooked in your home for Sanibel & Captiva Chamber of Commerce you & your guests!!! 8 • Week of January 22-28, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER

gardenia Why the leaf loss on gardenia and angel's trumpet? First, your gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides, Dear Rose Marie: Florida hardiness zones 8A-11, native to The grapevine from northern California is likely a China, low salt tolerance) — This beautiful Cabernet or Chardonnay, neither of which is adaptable to shrub, with its fragrant white spring-time flow- Florida's warm, humid climate, so I doubt you'll have too ers, is best placed in an area of your garden much luck growing it outside. that gets shifting shade during much of the Florida's native grape is the Muscadine. The fruits are day. This helps keep the leaves a dark green. harvested as single berries rather than in bunches. The And next your angel's trumpet (Brugmansia grapes are smaller and have thicker skins than northern suaveolens, Florida hardiness zones 9A-11, varieties. native to Central and South America, low salt The dormant season for grapes is early winter in South tolerance) — This unusual, small flowering Florida, mid-winter in Central Florida, and late winter in tree needs full sun for at least six hours a day North Florida. The dormant period is the time when for optimum performance, and though it has grapes are planted and psuned. low drought tolerance, it doesn't require much water during the winter. I'd like to elaborate a bit about this plant. Fragrance quality is in Island The angel's trumpet is also known as angel's the nostrils of the beholder star and is a shrub that can be trained as a small Gardening tree reaching 15 feet in height. Dear Ron: Ron Sympson During the summer and fall it produces My neighbor had a hedge around his house. It was a spectacular trumpet-shaped flowers that are a dark green and I thought the leaves were a bit velvet-like foot or more long and six inches wide. The fra- in texture. I don't think it had any flowers. However, the Dear Ron: grant blooms hang straight down and are avail- most noticeable characteristic was that it had a very foul I'm "having problems able in colors that include gold, lilac, orange, peach, smell. Strange, but I have seen this as a hedge in many with my gardenia and an angel's trumpet tree. The gar- places around town. Do you know what it is? denia's leaves are really yellowing and dropping. It began pink, red, white and yellow. Unfortunately, it is the target of many garden pests, —Todd just before the weather turned colder, and has gotten Fort Lauderdale worse with the cooler temperatures. Is it from the weath- including mealybugs, nematodes and hornworms. It is er? Should I water it more? It does get watered with the also a dangerously poisonous plant; its leaves contain lawn about three times a week . narcotic-like chemicals that are often fatal. It is banned in Dear Todd: The same thing's been happening with the angel's the Central Florida community of Maitland. It may be sweet viburnum, botanically known as trumpet tree. It looks like it's doing good and then its Viburnum odoratissimum — as in odor. This old-time leaves turn yellow and drop. I moved it another location, Florida hedge plant has tiny white flowers during the and though it's looking a bit better, the leaves are still yel- Florida grapes are dormant in the winter spring, which are quite fragrant. lowing. Any suggestions? I've always found the odor a bit strange myself, but I Dear Ron: guess that's a judgment best left to the nostrils of the I received a grapevine bonsai plant for Christmas. beholder. The sweet viburnum is adaptable to all Florida — Frani Strever hardiness zones (8-11), is native to Asia, and is not salt- Cape Coral When it arrived it had no leaves on it but began to sprout leaves as soon as it tolerant. Dear Frani: was unpacked. The instructions say that it has been I suspect overwatering is the problem for both your fooled into believing that it is June. Since we live in Florida, should I allow the plant to go (Landscape consultant Ron Sympson is the author of gardenia and angel's trumpet. Watering plants with your "Ron Sympson's Florida-Garden Guide" ($39.95 annu- lawn sprinklers results in an overly wet soil that stresses dormant in June, July, and August (it is supposed to have a three-month dormant period) since that is the hottest ally; $11.95, single issue) and "250 Most-Asked the roots and causes leaves to drop. Gardening Questions for South Florida" ($11.95). To ask You should use drip-irrigation or hand watering in time of year? I intend to grow it indoors. The plant was mailed from northern California. I am a question, order a book, or arrange for anon-site con- your garden and redirect your lawn sprinklers away from sultation: Go online at www.TheFloridaGarden.com; plants and trees. Both plants require regular feeding assuming that it prefers cooler climates than we can offer outdoors. I appreciate any help you can give me. send an e-mail to [email protected]; or write to spring, summer and fall with an acid-forming fertilizer to 11691 Dawn Cowrie Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908.) keep leaves green, but hold off until April. Other factors, such as light, could also be at play. — Rose Marie Caplin

Dunes Women's S anib el-C ap tiva Golf Association January 16 • 18-Hole Golf Pictorial History Beachview Men's "Better Ball Partners" was the January 16th game of the day, resulting in the Before the Causeway Golf Association winning 16 twosomes being eligible par- ticipants in the 2004 Dunes Women's revised edition January 10 * two man scramble Memorial Tournament, consisting of four rounds which must be completed by Our local heritage has pradically vanished... A lifestyle alive 1st place 53.2 March 4th. The 2004 tournament is ded- only in the memory of our citizens. Now we have the opportunity Sam Jaffe icated to the memory ' of Jeanne to safeguard the history of our people ill rough photographs from Bill Blankenship Cortopassi. our files and from those submitted by our neighbors. Winners of cash prizes: Score "Ibis 120 page book, with more than 500 photographs, is 2nd place 53.6 Bill Fellow 1st Place 55 librarv-f|ualily, printed on archiwtl paper and bound in a beamifill Daphne Hellmuth sunrise/sunset (color) hard cover. Jim McMahon and Muff Morton 1 he books arc now available at the Island Reporter office at Tom McKenn 2340 Periwinkle Way in the Village. . Dave Ellingson 2nd Place 56 and Joan Eschert They can also be found at these line island stores: Jerry Mader Adrienne Cross Jerry's Foods Rene Lohser 1 700 Periwinkle Way 3rd Place-tie 59 Joan Kent and Betsy Cox Tree. House Gallery January 13* Variable Better Ball Sonia Gans and Jana Stone 6 30 Tarpon Hay ltd. Debbie Fairbanks and" June Muench Kelly's Cocoons 1st place 57 Karen Hendricks and Ginny Grosse 2 30 Chadwick Sq.,Captiva Don Hummel , John Moores 7th Place-tie 60 Macintosh Books Donna Griesbaum and 23(V5 Periwinkle Way 2nd place 58 Jodi Cothran Ken Steele Tanya Hochschild and Bailey's at Carol Brodersen Tarpon Bay Rcl. £a' Periwinkle Way Bjorn Olsson Jerry Mader Sanibel Island Book Shop Daphne-Hellmuth had a hole-in-one 1711 Periwinkle Way 3rd place 61 on number 17. Orion Nunn Stu Merz Chip-ins: Rull Bilgore Bonnie Byrne Mary Ann Parmelee Lil Gailius Mary Ann Czarnecki LEAVE ONLY J?* TAkTE ONLY Jana Stone Tanya Hochschild FOOTPRINTS ^^ MEMORIES ISLAND REPORTER • Week of January 22-28, 2004 • 9 Marine Lab Report Part VII: Birds Sanibel Captiva

By Michael Hannan bird movement, weather, and water con- Pictorial B.C. History Book Staff Writer ditions. Data collected by the Sanibel Island Recap: Part VII continues the cover- chapter of the International Osprey Revised Edition age of Dr. Steve Bortone's Marine Lab Foundation has been reported annually Report to SCCF. Water quality influ- between 1994 and 2001, in which they ences micro-organisms, which in turn have catalogued the number of chicks influence seagrasses and sediment and fledged and the number of young-per- oyster beds and fish and mangroves and active-nest. There were notable declines ultimately wading and shore birds. in young-per-active-nests in 1983, the same year as a strong El Nino. There was Sanibel Island, especially at the J.N. also a drop in 1997 chicks fledged,,per- "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge, is a haps due to a strong red tide year. well-known destination for unique oppor- The Christmas Bird Count, an annual tunities of viewing wading and shorebirds. The mangrove communities of the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Tarpon Bay provide birders of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to spot large numbers of roseate spoon-

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photo courtesy ofWhoZoo.org photo courtesy of pdPhoto.org bills, white ibises, ospreys, pelicans, event where amateur birders record anhingas, cormorants and varieties of species from an assigned area, has sug- NOW herons and egrets. Approximately 238 gested there has been a slow but steady bird species have been identified living in decline in bird populations, beginning in or migrating through the wildlife refuge, 1980 and extending to the present. which provides an ideal habitat for water More analyzes of these data are war- THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION bird nesting and feeding. Two of the ranted, especially with regard to the estu- biggest public attractions are the year- arine-dependent species. Additionally, round roseate spoonbills and the seasonal these species should. be analyzed by PRINTING white pelicans seen on large ponds during functional group; divers, waders, raptors, the winter. shorebirds. Since these data were not so Colonial nesting bird surveys are part sub-dividedy and since they were collect- Our local heritage has practically vanished...a life-style of the J.N. "Ding" Darling National ed from Sanibel-Captiva with no associ- alive only to the memory of our citizens. Now we have the Wildlife Refuge Complex science pro- ated metadata, these trends "should be opportunity to safeguard the history of our people through gram. The total number of nest-tending interpreted with caution. birds and juveniles has been counted In general, the studies outlined in photographs from our files and those submitted by our monthly on two rookery islands and bi- aforementioned paragraphs should be neighbors. monthly at four other sites. Scientists interpreted \ with caution. There are have recorded populations of herons, inconsistencies in the data caused by egrets, ibises, brown pelicans, double- non-standard sampling techniques and This 120 page book, with more than 300 photographs such crested cormorants and anhingas. amateur data collection. Moreover, birds as the one above submitted by a neighbor, will be of The number of nesting wading birds are long-lived and have wide ranges; library quality, printed on archival paper and bound with decreased 16% from 2002 to 2003, and therefore, it is extremely difficult to the number of nesting diving birds study any aspect beyond a short part of a beautiful hard cover. decreased 4%. The ten-year trend shows their life history. Yet, the data are useful staggering losses of the number of nest- in determining long-term climate ing wading birds from 4,101 to 1,124. change, seailevel rise and loss of habitat This trend may be an exaggeration, as due to development. And, in spite of Pick up your copy at our office or survey.methods have not been standard- method of collection, may be quite accu- ized, and may represent variability due to rate. send in completed order blank to receive your copy by mail. ACT NOW! Clip this coupon and return with your order Today!

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THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 22 Paint Out 24 Jazz Quintet BIG Arts 2/ Troublestarters Book 23 Fit'N Trim 25 Enjoy the 26 23 472-6231 395-0900 Island Forum 472-9979 Discussion 395-0900

stage at the Old Schoolhouse Theater Mann. Sounds of the Swing Era, Big guided. Walk the Boardwalk; free The fun runs Monday thru Saturday at Bands. Jan. 24, 8 p.m. 481-4849 nature tour of mile-long boardwalk at 8:00 p.m. from now until Feb 7—with LUCKY HIGHTOPS AND THE COS- Port Sanibel Marina, Monday, RANDON EDDY wildlife paintings at Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. 472-8443. the J.N. 'Ding' Darling Nat. Wildlife selected matinee dates. For more infor- MIC CAT PATROL: ATTACK OF Refuge. mation or to reserve tickets call the box THE CRAB NEBULA with Theatre • DOLPHIN & WILDLIFE ADVEN- office at 472-6862 or stop by 1905 Conspiracy, at the Fould's Theatre, TURE CRUISES daily at 4 p.m. $20 DAVID BUDD: PAINTINGS at Periwinkle Way to see first-hand what Alliance for the Arts on Feb, adults, $10 children. 472-5300 Edison Community College Gallery of all the fuss is about! 14,16,21,22, March 1. Sequel to last Fine Art. Jan. 16- Feb. 22. • FIRST DANCE PRODUCTIONS with • "THE PAJAMA GAME" at the year's hit. 332-7992 dance champion Honey Larsen. Teen MARY KEOGH RETROSPECTIVE Broadway Palm Dec. 31 - Feb. 14. 1380 Swing 'n Salsa Dance Workshops at at BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery. Opens Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers. 278-4422. the Alliance for the Arts, 10091 Jan 30. • "NUNSENSE" at the Off Broadway McGregor Blvd. Jan 16- March 19 at ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS seeking Palm. Jan. 15-Feb 28. the Alliance for the Arts. Ages 13-18, nominations for Angels of the Arts, • "ALL MY SONS" ar the Florida Fridays 4 - 6 p.m. For 10 Fridays, $150 ceremony to be held at the Broadway Repertory Theatre, at the Arcade, First ($15 discount Alliance members) 5 Palm on March 7. 939-2787 Street in downtown Fort Myers. Jan 9 - • THE CARPENTERS SHOP at the Fridays $100 (Alliance members $10 "DOG AND PONY SHOW" at Feb 1, Tues - Sat 8 p.m., Wed, Sun, Sanibel Community Church. Bibles, discount) Matsumoto Gallery, in The Village some Sat 2 p.m. 332-4665 books, music, gifts. Mon-Fri. 10 a.m. - • GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT SUP- Shops, Periwinkle Way. Paintings by 4 p.m. PORT GROUP meets on first and third Sherry Rohl, plus an event to raise • BIG ARTS QN STAGE series of one- night theatre events. Jan. 29, • CROW TOURS EXPAND TO SUN- Mondays, Sanibel Congregational funds for the Animal Rescue Center Unlaunched Voices - an evening With DAY for the winter season. In addition Church. 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Heron Hall, and Greyhound Adoptions. Jan.24, Walt Whitman with Shakespearean to Monday through Friday at 11 a.m., 2050 Periwinkle Way. starts at noon. 472-2941 actor Stephen Collins. $20 CROW now offers a Sunday tour at 1 • VISITING ARTISTS WORKSHOPS MULTI-FACETED ISLAND • "WALKING ON TURTLE ISLAND" p.m. $5 adults, children under 12 and at BIG ARTS this Feb. Classes offered ARTISTS at the Captiva Civic Center, by Theatre Conspiracy at the Fould's members free. 472-3644 Option 2 or 3. in monoprinting, tilemaking, painting through Feb. 19. Six island artists pre- Theatre. 10091 McGregor Blvd. • TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is offer- in all media, jewelry and metal senting recent work. Opening recep- Tickets $I6/$7 ing naturalist led tours on the Tarpon smithing, decorated furniture, drawing, tion Jan. 21, 5-7 p.m. • "THINNER THIGHS IN 20 YEARS" al Bay portion of the 'Ding' Darling painting, pottery, foreign languages. the SCA Periwinkle Playhouse. One National Wildlife Refuge for birders, 395-0900 woman play starring Bonnie naturalists, and curious people who Grossman. Jan.. 17 - 24, 8 p.m.: Jan 20 enjoy being on the water and learning CHARLES NELSON REILLY in Save & 21, 3 p.m. $17 from an experienced naturalist. It for the Stage: The Life of Reilly at Thursday 22 • RUSSIAN PIANO DUO with Maxim Guided trail tour by canoe and kayak the Florida Repertory Theatre, the at 10:30 a.m. daily. 472-8900. • PAINT OUT with the San-Cap Art Arcade in Fort Myers. Feb. 4-7. Shows Mogilevsky and Svetlana Smolina. League, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sanibel Fishing BIG ARTS Jan. 25, 8 p.m. $25. 395- Sunset Paddles tour Monday, Pier. Bring a bag lunch. 472-6231. 8 p.m. on Feb. 5,6,7, 2 p.m. on Feb. 4. 0900 Wednesday and Friday, 3:30 p.m. Tour S20/25. 332-4480 is about 2 1/2 hours. every week •THE BTG BANG" explodes onto the • GULF COAST SYMPHONY at B.B. • EXPLORE THE BAILEY TRACT Sealife and Nature cruise on the 26 Learn about unique freshwater envi- passenger pontoon boat departs at 11 ronment. 8:30 a.m. 472-1100 x 222. and 1:30, and a sunset tour at 4:00 p.m. These tours also include a visit to the • CALUSA SHELL MOUND TRAIL touch tank. Tour is approx. 90 min. TOUR guided boardwalk trail. 8:30 Call for reservations for all activities. a.m. 472-1100x222. 472-8900 • SHORELINES DISCOVERY WALK • TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE DRIVE 9 a.m. every Thursday at SCCF Nature leaves at 10:30 a.m. ,1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Center parking area to learn about the Financial Workshop except Friday. Wildlife Drive is now forces that shaped this Gulf chain of open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. except barrier islands. 472-2329 at Sanibei Fridays. Reservations, 472-1351 • YOGA FOR HEALTH 9 -10:15 a.m. • SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE Thursdays at the Community House, BAY: The naturalists at Tarpon Bay 2173 Periwinkle Way, with Eleanor Community Center Explorers have started up free Horowitz. Cost: $10. 472-2155 lunchtime talks beginning at 12:30 • FAMILY STORY HOUR at the Series #2 p.m. Mon.- Fri. on the observation Sanibel Public Library, 6:30 p.m Retirement Plan Distributions deck overlooking the most beautiful • FAMILY NIGHT at the Sanibel setting on Sanibel and last about half Library 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 3,10:00AM an hour. • YOGA & MEDITATION 6 p.m. -7:30 Topics include Lives of Shells, Calusa p.m. with Murari Brian Healy focusing - Cafe, manatees, dolphins, sharks, tur- on stress relief and beginning meditation tles, and alligators. Tarpon Bay techniques. Meets in the Tennis Meeting Explorers is located at the north end of Room at Casa Ybel Resort. Open to pub- Tarpon Bay Rd. 472-8900. lic, beginner's welcome. $12. • PILATES MAT AND FLOOR WORK with Bonnie Clancy, OTR at the Sanibel Community Association Tuesday and Thursday. LIFE LINE SCREENING to assess risk of stroke, also bone density screening. WORKSHOP OBJECTIVE • ADVENTURES IN PARADISE: Offered Jan 29 at the Senior Center. Cruises; dolphin watch, sunset cruises 24(31 Library Way. $45. call 1-800-407- Introduce • Educate • Illustrate and more on board power catamarans. Canoe and kayak tours: guided or self Sce DATELIMK A complimentary lunch will be provided 14 by The Island Cow SANIBEL-CAPTIVA SHOPPERS GUIDE ?*-" tui Please Call 23^472-78 ArnliL-itu! is .in lii\i'M!iienl Achivn I'l-pri'-i'iiUilni1 with i ;iyle Sti.i i Registered hiM-sliiuMil \ilvivn di»1 Mih^iduin nl \> I li-E Sivnrilios Lnr. .1 Mihsklifin ni Now Viik I He IIIMMMIICC C'urnn.im. Setting I he Islanils lor 30 >ears and still going Strong! WERE GLUING A FACLLIIT- Walch for our new look Coming Soon ISLAND REPORTER • Week of January 22-28, 2004 _l 11 ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY Anything that eats rats is OK with me By Michael Hannan snakes are often mistaken as juvenile eggs in a hidden area, under hollow logs Staff Writer Gray Rat snakes. or leaves, or in abandoned burrows. The The Texas Rat snake is similar to the eggs hatch 65 to 70 days later. The hatch- There are several subspecies of Rat Gray Rat snake; however, the blotches are lings of common rat snakes are vigorous snakes, which are collectively referred to usually less defined. The head of the eaters and double their size rather quick- the "common rat snake." They are found Texas Rat snake is often black. The juve- ly. If conditions are good, females some- from New England south through Florida niles of this subspecies have a much dark- times produce two clutches of eggs a and west through eastern Texas and north er gray ground color. year. again to southern Wisconsin. Rat snakes are primarily known Common rat snakes tend to be shy and, The Black Rat snake is the most wide- as rodent eaters, however, they do feed on if possible, avoid being confronted. If ly distributed common rat snake with a other prey. As juveniles, rat snakes eat seen and confronted, they tend to remain range from New England south through small lizards, baby mice, and an occa- motionless. Some adults, however, do Georgia and west across the northern sional small frog. Adult rat snakes' diet attempt to protect themselves. They will parts of Alabama, Mississippi, and consists mainly of mice and rats, but also coil their body and vibrate their tails in Louisiana, and north through Oklahoma includes chipmunks, moles, and other dead leaves to simulate a rattle. If the and up to southern Wisconsin. There is small rodents. Adults also eat bird eggs snake continues to be provoked, it will also an isolated population in southern photo courtesy of Tom Sprinkle and young birds that do not put up a strike. Rat snakes produce a foul- Canada and northern New York. The strong fight, like young chickens. Rat smelling musk and release it on the Yellow Rat snake is found along the coast Covered with keeled scales, common rat snakes kill their prey by constriction. predator if they are picked up. The snake of the Carolinas south through Georgia snakes have a powerful slender body with Like most snakes, rat snakes lay eggs. will then spread the musk around with and Florida. The Everglades Rat Snake a wedge-shaped head. At the middle of Between March and May (depending on their tail. A few of the rat snake sub- has an isolated population in southern the snake's body, there are 29 or fewer range), snakes begin to emerge from the species tend to be more aggressive. The Florida. The Gray Rat snake ranges from scale rows. In most Rat snakes, there are winter's hibernation. After a few weeks, Texas Rat snake and the Black Rat snake, southern Georgia and northern Florida 8 supralabial (above the tips) scales, and Rat snakes begin to seek out a mate, typ- for example, are very snappy, while the west through Mississippi and north to over 220 ventral (anterior) scales, with 70 ically in late April, May, and early June. Yellow Rat snake (ours) is more passive. southern Kentucky. The Texas Rat snake to 100 subcaudals (posterior). These Males tend to wait for the females to pass When alarmed, the Everglades Rat snake can be found in southern Oklahoma, snakes come in a variety of subspecies, through their territory, and by using swims away. Texas, and Louisiana. each of which will be briefly described pheromones (a secreted chemical) to Rat snakes are very useful around Common rat snakes live in a variety of here. communicate and initiate the mating barns and in farming communities. These habitats because each subspecies prefers The Black Rat snake, as the name sug- process with the female. The male snake snakes should be welcome because they a slightly different terrain. Some of these gests, is completely black except for its approaches the female, lines up with her help control the rodent population. habitats overlap with one another. Rat white chin. Hatchlings of the Black Rat and attempts to wrap his tail around hers Their habitat is slowly being reduced snakes are excellent climbers and spend a snake have a pale gray background with with their vents nearly touching. Some due to land development and the cutting lot of time in trees. Black Rat snakes live black blotches along their backs. As the males grasp the female, in their mouth, of trees. However, they continue to main- at all elevations, from sea level to alti- snake matures, its color darkens until the holding her in place. Mating can last only tain a healthy population. Still, due to tudes in the Appalachian Mountains. The snake reaches its adult phase. a few minutes, or it can last a few hours people's lack of knowledge and fear of Black Rat snake lives in habitats ranging The Yellow Rat snake has four well- (these guys are on Viagra). Five weeks snakes, rat snakes continue to be the vic- from a rocky hillside of mountains to flat defined longitudinal stripes extending the later, the female lays between 12 and 20 tim of human persecution. farmland. The Yellow Rat snake is well length of its back. The base color varies established, living in oak hammocks, cut- from dull to bright yellow. The tongue, of over woods, fields, and around barns and the Yellow Rat snake, is black. Hatchlings abandoned buildings. However, Yellow are similar to those of the Black Rat Rat snakes prefer the river swamps of the snake, however, as the hatchlings mature, South, where they live high in cypress the dark spots fade as the yellow col- Ahhh Tropical Paradise and other trees. Gray Rat snakes replace oration and longitudinal stripes become the Black Rat snake in southern habitats. more prominent. The Texas Rat snake's habitat ranges The Everglades Rat snake has a bright from bayou and swampy areas to woods orange ground color. In some specimens, and stream valleys to rocky canyons. The the color may appear more orange-yel- Everglades Rat snake makes its home in FREE low. This rat snake has grayish longitudi- the Kissimmee Prairie and the Florida nal stripes, which are not well defined Everglades. In this habitat, they can be and are often hard to see. The tongue is found in trees and shrubs along the water- red. Juvenile Everglades Rat snake are ways, in the sawgrass, and on open pinkish. PRINT prairies. The Gray Rat snake keeps the blotched The common rat snake is medium- juvenile pattern its entire life. The blotch- with each subscription sized, averaging 42-72 inches in length. es will vary between dark gray and At the widest point of the snake's body, brown. Juvenile Black and Yellow Rat Be first with the latest news and the average diameter is 1.5 inches. happenings I on Sanibel and Captiva. Subscribe now '> to the Islands best, award-winning newspaper The Island Reporter...#1 -; stone.. 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HOW TO INTERVIEW A REALTOR Trevor Nette named Top Listing One of the most important decisions, to be make in buying or selling a homo is choosing an experienced Realtor who Will & Top Sales Associate for December represent your best interests throughout the transaction process. It's useful lo know what questions to ask when looking for the right agent. Once again Trevor Nette When interviewing a real estate professional, ask about what hys received honors as the forms of marketing they use, and what kind of results they get Top Saies & Top Listing from their advertising. What is the average time on the market Associate Tor Coldwell prior to sale of their listings and how close to the listed price .at] fur • Banker Previews do their properties normally sell for. In addition, ask if they DAILY Internationa!. Trevor has can supply you with local references Irom both buyers and Jranyuil.'.'.ttri-'Hindin GOLF been one of the Top sellers. SPKCIAI.S The Realtor-client relationship is built on trust, so explain course arc/a prioa/e cli/6 xetiinq. Producers for the company what you want lo achieve in the transaction, but don't stop PLAY THE CROWN, tor the last five years. there. Ask the Realtor to communicate what they understand "Trevor has had a great about you goals, and listen carefully to see if they understand year. He has achieved his you needs. Successful Realtors sell homes because they really Sis listen to their clients. Whether interviewing Realtors lo assist goal of being number one in with a sale, purchase or both, remember this is going to be a the number one company." "team" effort and that should be the feeling you get when the said Jay Richter, Sales interview in complete. CROWN COLONY- Manager. "Trevor puts in a Margie specialize in Samlxl, C'ttplha anil It \l\ii\ iccil eclair 5/ir was named Realloi oj the >iar In Sanibel and (..aplwa Assn. o\ GOLF & COUNTRY. CLUB lot of hours and is now Realtors in 2000 ana 2002. Het iifw book, ''/ /

Permits issued by the Sanibel Building Department from Jan. 8-14 included the following: $38,300: Patterson, 340 Cowry; and $36,000: Wolter Development, 1313 Eagle Run—pool & spa by Coastal Custom Pool & Spa. . $6,816: Payton, 9446 Beverly; and $5,468: Sheldon, 1410 Causey—roof by Colonial Roofing. . $52,400: Sanibel Beach Club II, 205 Periwinkle—con- crete repairs by R.L. James, Inc. $4,980: Dicarlo, 1552 San Carlos Bay—replace screen enclosure by Faabri-Tech. $1,700,000: Community Housing & Resources, 800 Casa Ybel—12 units BMR elder housing by George Parker, Inc. : $1,000: Broadwell, 746 Windlass—LP tanks by All Gas il € Jin Handle Ail 1 am Installations. $3,000: Laski, 720 Birdie View—pool fence by Stockley living Room * Bedroom • Dining Room • Mo • Mattress Sets • Commercial • Hotel/Motel Construction. $4,500: Gargano, 1271 Isabel—wood deck by owner. in Sol^Slvvpors! $5,475: Decoster, 3927 Coquina—roof by Don Farlow Roofing. $10,310: 632 Lighthouse Way LLC—shutters by Hurricane Shutter Company. $10,769: Rodd, 2166 Starfish—shutter by Eurex Corporation. $30,000: Babel, Periwinkle Place-Units C&D—combine units by Debord, Inc. (dba Kennedy) LARGETSELECTION'OF WICKER^ RATTAN

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Gavin, Inc.: V) Mannix, 3702 Coquina; and Neal, 3708 Coquina. J J . By Owner: wwwJurniture-world.net 1 -888-489-3311 Farst, 3784 Coquina. 14 • Week of January 22-28, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER • 3RD ANNIVERSARY PARTY Combat 1 -2 hour tour for the experienced bird- Soon Infantrymen's Assoc. Feb 8, 5 p.m. 368- er, from Wildlife Drive. 8 a.m., 5006. Tuesdays and Sundays. RSVP 472- DATELINE TAPAGE unique dancer/choreogra- 1100 x222 phers with with Jazz group John From page 10 Colianni Trio and Claudia Gomez. BIG Monday 26 • YOGA CLASSES AT CASA YBEL ARTS, 8 p.m. $30 Jan. 31. • BIG ARTS FORUM with Frank RESORT Murari Brian Healy will Carlucci, Sec. of Defense, Reagan begin teaching two new ongoing yoga 4557. ISLAND SENIORS BAZAAR Start classes at Casa Ybel Resort on Tuesday Counting the days! Feb. 7. 9 a.m. to 2 administration on "National Security." Noon. 395-0900 mornings, 9a.m. - 10a.m. Brian will be Friday 23 p.m. corner of Library Way and Palm teaching Yoga at the Beach every Ridge Road. Trash 'N Treasures Sale, • SCCF ORIENTATION series. Tuesday morning through season. This Week baked goods, and more. Tables still Overview of conservation heritage of is an outdoor class and will be held on available $15 members, $20 non- islands, open to residents and property the lawn overlooking the gulf in front . FIT 'N TRIM weight management members. 395-0900. owners. Classes Jan. 26, more coming of the Thistle Lodge restaurant on the from A to Z. 11 a.m. weigh in, 31:30 2004 REACH FOR THE STARS- A in Feb. and March. Reservation need- grounds of Casa Ybel Resort, 2255 a.m. guest speaker on Diet enemy #1. NIGHT IN VEGAS for the Children's ed, 472-2329. West Gulf Dr. The class is open to the At the Congregational Church, 2050 Center of the Islands. Held at The public, beginner friendly, and the cost Periwinkle Way, in Heron Hall. $5 Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, Feb. 7, 6- Every Week is $12 per class. donation suggested. 10 p.m. Sponsored by Sanibel Captiva Trust Co. 472-4538 • REFUGE BIKE TOUR 1-2 hour tour • GOURMET SINGLES SUPPER with naturalist around 4-mile Wildlife Dr. CLUB meets every Friday in finest ST. ISABEL MISSION RETREAT Indigo Trail loop. 10 a.m. 472-1100 Wednesday 28 restaurants in the area. For more info, given by Fr. Edward Beck, C.P. Feb 7- x222. call 332-8191 11,7 p.m. • BOOK DISCUSSION at the Sanibel • BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER at St. • BRIDGE FOR FUN Senior Center Library, 2 p.m. Murder mystery The Michaels and All Angels. Fridays 10 2401 Library Way. $1 members, $3 Secret Life by Donna Tartt. a.m.-ll:30; a.m. in the Parish Hall. non-members. 472-5743. • FEEDING YOUR BONES seminar at 472-2173. Sunday 25 • AFTER SCHOOL STUDIO at BIG Island Nutrition Center. Jan. 28, 7:30 - SUPPORTERS OF WESLEY CLARK Arts. Art enrichment activities from 8:30 p.m. 472-4499 • TERRIFIC TWOS stories, activities 2:15 to 5 p.m. 395-0900 for two year olds, Sanibel Library. 10 for President meet at Island Cow ,3-5 a.m. p.m. Guest speaker Craig Holland of • SHELLCRAFTERS10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Every Week Southwest Florida for Clark. 472-8568 every Monday at the Community • KWLF stories, activities, games, for House on Periwinkle. • INTRO TO BIRDING at the Ding ages 6 and up at the Sanibel library. 3 Darling Refuge. 1-2 hour tour for p.m. (Every Week • MOMMY AND ME at the SCA 10:30 a.m. -11:30 p.m. $2 per child. For Moms beginner and novice birdwatchers. 8 KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC a.m. RSVP 472-1100x222 SITE guided tours. 10 a.m. Sat. and and kids aged 1-4 years. 472-6227. • BOOKWORMS stories and crafts for • NESTERS & RESTERS Beach and Sun. $3.25 per vehicle. shoreline exploration, departing 9 a.m. Saturday 24 DISCOVERING THE REFUGE guid- children aged 3-5, Sanibel Library 10 • NOEL FRIEDLINE Jazz Quintet at a.m. Mon/Wed. from the Sanibel Inn. Park in lot next ed tour through birding locations on to Ellington's. 472-2329 BIG ARTS, 8 p.m. $25. 395-0900 the Refuge, covers mangrove ecosys- • SMALL WONDERS stories for children birth to age 2. Sanibel Library 2 • CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR Sanibel tem, overview on all facets of the Public Library 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Every Weeiz refuge. Sunday through Thursday, 9 p.m. Mon/Tue a.m. 472-1100x222. • SCA DUPLICATE BRIDGE has • PELICAN KNITTERS meeting every • VEGETATION WALK 2 hour tour of week through the month of April at Shell Mound trail 9 a.m. every other resumed at the Sanibel Community Association on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Suntrust Bank at 9 a.m. Come for con- Sat. 472-1100x222. Coming Soon versation, knit caps for babies, preemies • FAMILY FUN AT THE REFUGE The game is open to all regardless of ALLIGATOR AMBLERS day hike at ability. Partners will be provided if in hospitals all over the country. 472- guided tour of Wildlife Dr. for the fam- Winkler Point, Estero bay Aquatic and 9120. ily. 9 a.m. RSVP 472-1100 x222. necessary. Fees $4 for SCA members, State Buffer Preserve. Jan 25. RSVP $5 for non-members. Winners' names • MINDFUL YOGA AT BIG ARTS with 239/466-5389. will be published in this newspaper. ENGAGEMENT Brian Healy, 9:30 a.m. -10:45 a.m. Open ORGAN CONCERT with Janice Van Reardon / Peloso to public, beginners welcome. $12. Otterloo at St. Isabel's Catholic Church. Feb. 1, 2 p.m. Marc and Share-in Reardon of Naples, Tuesday 2? Florida and Vonnie Sayers of Parma, Michigan announce the engagement of We^-k- their daughter, RaChelle Reardon to Scotch Peloso, son of Bobbie McGlynn of TROUBLESTARTERS AT THESanibel, Florida and the late Al Peloso of AMERICAN LEGION Every Tuesday Palm Beach, Florida. flWALUNA evening the locally infamous The future bride is a graduate of Troublestarters will appear at the Western High School in Parma, Michigan CLICK American Legion Post 123. The and The University of Alabama in ZMRY FRANCES Legion is where the Troublestarters got Tuscaloosa, where she received a HANDBAGS their start so it is an appropriate venue Bachelor's degree in Interior Design. She anpbel gest Selection of CMC for this eclectic bluesy band. They will is employed at Rogers Design Group in Mary Francis Bags in Florida color me cotton begin entertaining Legion members Palm Beach Gardens, Florida as an interi- and their guests at around 8 pm_ For or designer. NEW ARRIVALS! more info, call the Post at 472-9979. The future groom is a graduate of READING AT THE REFUGE Story Canterbury School in Fort Myers, Florida NEWEST FASHIONS IN DENIM hour at the J.N. 'Ding' Darling Nat'l and The University of Alabama in Wildlife Refuge. Geared for preschool Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where he received FROM COLOR ME COTTON to elementary schoolers. 10 a.m. 472- Bachelor's degrees in Physics, Film and 2017 Periwinkle Way NEW TENCEL FROM CLICK 1100x236 or x222. American Studies. He is serf-employed in ADVANCED BIRDING at the Refuge. Palm Beach, Florida. J'ln theTahitian Gardens Plaza" A A fall wedding is planned on Sanibel. WEEKEND FORECAST FOR JANUARY 24 & 25 PORT CHARLOTTE SATURDAY SUNDAY 71/42 Sat CHARLOTTE A.M. P.M. A.M. 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25 years ago anymore. When a roomful of citizens stood in force against what There have been two recorded shark attacks in Sanibel was described as escalating, aggressive sexual behavior at January 19,1979 Silver Key and Bowman's Beach, the City Council lis- Dedication of wildlife sanctuary waters since 1986. Neither case has been tracked to chumming. tened. So did the police chief, who arranged for a small leads Buck Key preservation effort Chumming involves using fish parts, blood and other group meeting with four citizens following the public In 1896 a small band of homesteaders arrived at Buck assorted animal remains to attract sharks. meeting. Key .to stake their claim on the island wilderness. A proposed ordinance banning chumming within 300 'This is not a remote beach. Those days are gone," said This afternoon a small group of conservationists will feet of the beach has been drafted, but was not acted upon Dorothy Miller of Osprey Court who spearheads a group visit Buck Key to stake a different kind of claim when by the Council on Tuesday. of women from separate homeowner's associations in the they formally dedicate 200 acres of land donated to The City Attorney Bob Pritt expressed concern about the area under debate. "We're asking for good police patrol Nature Conservancy by Mrs. Elena Duke Benedict of validity of such an ordinance, and whether it would have on the beach.' White Plains, New York. any teeth, unless the state first took action. Police Chief Lew Phillips told the women the most Valued at approximately $1 million, the three tracts of effective, immediate action they can take is to call and land donated by Mrs. Benedict account for nearly two- repeatedly report offensive, sexual activity at the beaches thirds of Buck Key, an uninhabited island located just east 10 years ago as soon as it's observed. His department responds to all of Captiva in Pine Island Sound. Mrs. Benedict, who January 211994 calls and having them officially logged is important when planned to attend the dedication, said the donation was a CEPD to meet with Sanibel it comes to allocating resources or manpower, he said. gift to the American people in honor of her family. Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) Phillips added that the city attorney is clarifying the legal- The Benedict property includes two tracts at the north- Commissioners approved a $32,500 economic analysis ity of citing or arresting people for nude sunbathing, and ern tip of Buck Key as well as the central portion of the this week as the first step in a multi-million dollar beach lewd and lascivious behavior. 1.5 mile-long island. The entire 200 acre property will be renourishment project scheduled for 1996. At the same Miller also asked that signs be posted prohibiting nude dedicated as the "Benedict Wildlife Sanctuary." time, commissioners discussed a dispute with the City of sunbathing and that telephone call boxes be installed at Once the site of a boy's school and commercial citrus Sanibel that could prove a stumbling block for the Silver Key and Bowman's Beach for people to report groves, Buck Key has been uninhabited for decades. CEPD's Blind Pass Inlet Management Plan. nudity or lewd behavior. Conservationists value the island as a key habitat for sev- The long-simmering dispute with Sanibel over the eral threatened species, including the American bald ca«^e of record-high erosion along Sanibel's northern One year ago eagle, the peregrine falcon and the Florida grasshopper beaches near Blind Pass, erupted again when the Captiva sparrow. Commissioners were advised Wednesday that the City of January 23,2003 Sanibel had sent a letter to the Florida Department of Island life goes on without Causeway 20 years ago Natural Resources questioning the Blind Pass Inlet Martin Luther King Jr. day proved a refreshingly quiet Management Plan. one for most islanders. Many store were closed and with January 19,1984 According to City Manager Gary Price, speaking at the Sanibel Causeway shut down for repairs, the streets Wulfert Road: Public has right of way Tuesday's Sanibel City Council meeting, the CEPD and were nearly empty of traffic. It could be called a "walk on the wild side." Wulfert the city had agreed to out the inlet management plan on Some joked about asking the Sanibel City Council to Road may be the access path into what has been called hold until the renourishment issue is settled. "By acci- close the bridge for a day every week. one of Sanibel's last ecologically balanced regions. dent." however, the city discovered the CEPD had sub- Up on Captiva, most people evidently slept in. At 10 The City Council has tentatively approved a resolution mitted to the Department of Environmental Protection a.m. the Historic District on Andy Rosse Lane had only a which would open the closed Wulfert Road to pedestrian (DEP) a revised plan that included no input from Sanibel. few people out and about, with even fewer concerns about and bicycle traffic. Presently the road is dotted with pri- City council members took issue with the fact that Sanibel the bridge closing. Harold and Kathy Derringer, visiting vate property signs north of Henderson Road. had no input in the plan. from Pennsylvania, hoped the repairs would be done in The City never closed the road, but i'. never made much time for them to make their 11 a.m. flight on Tuesday. effort to open it either. No one re ily seemed to care "As long as the traffic isn't backed up we're fine," they much. The road is in a remote sec'.ion of the island. It is 5 years ago said. "We didn't have anything planned for the morning narrow, almost too narrow for a car to turn around once January 21,1999 anyway. With the island deserted, it's kind of nice to have the driver reaches the gate. Nude beach opponents pack city hall it to ourselves — you can't complain about that." Stretched across Wulfert, 800 feet from the end of the It started with a meeting of eight concerned women Next door at Latte Da, the coffee was brewing, but road is a gate. It is just past the entrance to the home of several weeks ago and grew into an aggressive telephone their were few takers. Dr. H.R. Craig and family, who are caretakers to 400 campaign designed to pack the Sanibel City Council "Everybody's still in bed," said one customer. "It's a acres of private property. chambers with islanders opposed to the island's unofficial holiday so they don't have to get up." City Attorney David LaCroix said, "The city has a pub- -nude beach. lic right-of-way on Wulfert until at least 250 feet from the The plan worked. water and that the road could be opened to pedestrian and vehicular traffic." LaCroix also said it may take litigation to have the gate removed. WEDNESDAY"PRIMEmME~ JANUARY 28, 2004 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 1 8:30 9:00 I 9:30 110:00110:30111:00111:30 NBC NBC News Fortune Jeopardy! Apprentice (N) (S) (cc) West Wing (S) (cc) (9:59) Law & Order (cc) News Tonight 15 years ago i(33 PBS News Business News-Lehrer Live From Lincoln Center New York Philharmonic Great Performances Charlie Rose (N) (S) (cc) January 19,1989 FOX Friends (S) Will-Grace lond Seinfeld (S) American Idol (N) (cc) The O.C. 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Birds, Dolphins, Manatees — http./AScottauctions.com All day, every day. STAINLESS STEEL 80X125 • SHELL HARBOR 40K annual rentals. for a detailed list with TIPS. SEAWALL IN $829,000 Monthly Rentals. color photos and terms RATTLER $75,000. Prize lot ready (239) 334-4294 Call Owner: or see large ad in SECURITY SYSTEM. SW CAPE CORAL for your dream home. (212) 288-6089 Lee County Shopper. LOOKS GREAT! DON'T PASS THIS Over 260 feet on canal. Lie. HIGH MILEAGE. DEAL UP!! Intersecting canals. PUNTA RASSA NEEDS A LITTLE (239) 542-9171 $775,000 WATERFRONT AU415AB157AB3058- MECHANICAL TLC. GULF-FRONT Bruce & Karen Scott Two Bedrooms, Two Baths COMPLEX $1,400JOBO. • RABBIT ROAD The Best view— Auctioneers- CALL 772-3002 The Best Price COURTYARD VIEW Don't miss this one!! OR WATERFRONT Rare duplex lot $345,000 Two Story Town Home overlooking LAKE Call toll free 332-0334 GOLF at "HIDEAWAY" 2.5 Bedrooms, (888) 283-7058 HOMES Bike to beach access. The best 2.5 Baths. BRUCE C. SCOTT $359,000 Golf Secret in Town. Sleeps Six. AUCTIONS Gulf Access: SW Cape, unit 70, Updated Condo. Large Screened Lanai & 3/2/2, 2012 sq.ft., plus lanai. All OVER THE BRIDGE Two Bedrooms, two baths Swimming Pool. REAL ESTATE SPORT UTILITY appliances plus window treat- Indoor Garage. VEHICLES ments. Sprinkler, alarm, tile, car- • IONAAREA WEEKLY VACATION pet. Beautiful home, built 2003. Desirable 3BR SANIBEL RENTALS Explorer Sport 2001. Two/drive $268,000. OBO. (630) 697-7850 riverfront complex. HARBOURSIDE REALTY (812) 882-2300 SUPERB ANTIQUE SUV. Fully loaded, all options, (239) 466-3313 www.cyprinabeachsanibel.com AUCTION leather interior, CD-player, remote Like new condition. Furnished. SUN.-JAN. 25th keyless entry, PW, PS, cruise con- 9 ft ceilings. Superb value. trol, factory tinted windows, com- $259,000 1:00PM WATERFRONT If you have 4709-SE 11th Place- pass, outside temperature gauge, VFW HALL, alloy wheels, less than 25/miles on • LEXINGTON'S 30 days or more new tires, 3500/lb tow package, SANIBEL GULF FRONT to spend at perhaps CAPE CORAL, FL 56,000/easy highway miles. Finest view overlooking the nicest place on lakes and Sanctuary land. Look for color photos Extremely well taken care of. TOP FLOSR? CORNER . Sanibel, on our Showroom condition. $14;500. Formal entry bldg. Garage are a caring, person Website at (239) 542-7315^ cell 470-0886. WWW. Penthouse with 10' ceilings. BEACH/WATER/WINDOWS or family, Crown molding. Two Bedroom/Two Bath we-have-the-place www.Scottauctions.com for you. Pay as you play golf. Furnished. This is an $797,500 2,000-sq.ft. EXTRAORDINARY RECREATION ANOi $238,000 ILLINOIS LIC. REAL EST. Gulf-front condo. Antiques Auction with BROKER OWNED Two-bedrooms/two-baths something for everyone! VEHICLES • RIVERFRONT PENTHOUSE WILL CO-OP with den & Jacuzzi. See detailed list in 3/3 corner with Low density complex. FLORIDA RV SUPERSHOW (239)' 2323 Two Lap-Pools/Sauna, in Lee Co. Shopper. Continues at Conley RV January sweeping water views Six-Lighted Tennis-courts. Directions: West on 19th- 31st Nation's Best RV from nearly each room. Well-cared-for; Cape Coral Pkwy. to Brands! Florida's #1 Coachmen Outstanding kitchen WATERFRONT, Near Ft. Myers Would like North on Vincennes- Dealer! 3.75% Financing- select opens up to the expansive Beach Boardwalk Caper, to-keep-it-that-way. Auction on Left. models. Conley RV. (800) 477- furnished, townhouse. 2/Bdr., (330) 568-0109 living/dining room & lanai. 2 1/2/Ba., carport, boat slip, Follow Signs. 9644 REALTY 10 ft. ceilings. 10 min., to Gulf. $276,900 Preview www.conleyrv.com $749,000 12 Noon day of sale. Yacht dockage available Kings Crown Terms: .com Sanibel Island Exclusive POWER BOATS"" separately for sale. gulf front, 2 Br/2 Ba. 12% Buyers Premium Two week minimum, with 2% Discount for available February. Cash or Check, SHAMROCK, 1995, UPPER CAPTIVA Phone Today: $1800 per week CASH/CHECK/CREDIT CENTER CONSOLE, ISLAND FIVE AC/ NEW LOG HOME- Http://web.syr.edu/~sjchrcst/ CARDS accepted, CUDDY CABIN, T-TOP, GLENN CARRETTA $69,000. NC MOUNTAINS. 1,900 sanibel.html Sales tax applies. ELECTRONIC BOX, NO BRIDGES TO Broker/Salesperson sq. ft. log home package- 5 wood- E-mail: Must have proof of 351 INBOARD, THIS UNSPOILED (21 years ed acres with panoramic views [email protected] exemption, statements. ENGINE COMPLETELY OVER- PARADISE. Sanibel/Captiva experience) and beautiful mountain stream. Call owner: made day of sale HAULED WTH LESS (800)455-1981 EXT. 515 (315) 445-0589 THAN 50 HOURS. HOMES AND Coldwell Banker supercede. BOAT LIKE NEW. HOMESITES . TeamSanibel.com New 1,600 sq. ft. Log Cabin shell Not responsible for ASKING $33,000. FROM $140,000 TO (800) 784-2616 with lake access & Iree boat slip accident or injury. CALL (239) 574-1364. $2,000,000 (239) 395-3100 on 35,000 acre lake in Tennessee Food and restrooms on hills. $89,900. Terms (800) 704- sight. Everything sold (239) 472-3000 3154 ext. 537 Sunset Bay, LLC absolute, with the SAILBOATS WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS. Enjoy exception of 5 items cool mountain air, views & streams. Homes, Cabins, that have owners right A GREAT SAILBOAT!! of refusal, all else is Acreage. Free Brochure. Realty of hrisf IRWIN Murpriy, 317 Peachtree St., iel.html ' sold regardless of price. 34 FT, 1982 GENERAL REAL Murphy. N.C. 28906. Statements made day HEAD & SHOWER, (80d) 642-5333 [email protected]@TWCNY.RR M of sale supercede all GALLEY. www.realtyofmurphy.com Cal'lI owner: previous information. LAPTOP, ESTATE (315)445058445-0589 Lie. MAGELLAN GPS & AU415AB157AB3058- INFLATABLE 8-1/2 FT. Canal lot on East End. DINGHY INCLUDED. TIME SHARE Bruce & Karen Scott BIMINI COVER, LOGGERHEAD-CAY Auctioneers BRAND NEW Minutes from Sanibel. 3/2 pool FOR SALE Fully Furnished Call DARK GREEN SAILS! and stables. Two bedroom/two bath (239) 242-7661 or FRONT WINDSHIELD, Condo. toll free 20H.P. YAMA, 3/2 pool home. Walk to Bav or Estero Island Pool-Tennis-Cable-VCR (888) 283-7058 EXCELLENT CONDITION, Gulf. Beach Club, RENTING: BRUCE 0. SCOTT CALL JOE, on Ft. Myers Beach MARCH THRU SUMMER 239-573-0464. Week 37, BY OWNER AUCTIONS Wil Gompton Room faces Gulf, 1-516-628-1801 & (239)209-6171 Living Room area, ALTV1 Oaol.com REAL ESTATE REMAX of the Islands Kitchen, Dining area, Sleeping area, GOVT HOMtS! $0 down! Tax repos 2 Pools, Jacuzzi, DOCK SPACE & foreclosures! Low or $0 Down. Shuffleboard, WATERFRONT HOME RENTAL/SALES No credit OK. For listings (800) Kayak Rentals, Three Bedrooms/Two Baths 501- 1777 Ext. 8371 very nice. CAPTIVA BOAT LIFT: Available $2,500. Lovely Water Views for Annual Rental. Boats up to 995-5856, MONTHLY RENTALS 5,000 lbs. Please call (239) 472- Leave Message (617) 965-8611 L . 6170 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of January 22-28, 2004, \2003 • 21 VACATION RENTALS VACATION RENTALS VACATION RENTALS SEASONAL RENTALS ANNUAL RENTALS CAPE CORAL Ocean's Reach Gulf Front Condo. West Rocks subdivision. 3 Br/ One bedroom. Sleeps four. Newly HOMES SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT 2 Ba, large screened porch, PUNTA RASSA decorated. Shelling, pool, tennis. SAY ANA CONDOS New spec homes.; $153,500. each. Top floor for best view. Call owner BEACHFRONT PARADISE Gulf-front beach home lakefront property, completely Waterfront for discount. (952) 472-7994 or ON Two bedrooms two baths furnished, near beach. Monthly Two bedrooms, two baths Both 4/2/2, 1750 sq.ft. Locations: email: larryslyWprodigy.net SANIBEL ISLAND Sleeps 4-6 rentals only. Available March Great Views 2746 NE 2nd Place and 602 NW Wake up to a Weekly rentals available and April. (513)232-4634. $1,100/month 21st Street. Call Joseph Bonora, Panoramic Gulf view OCEAN'S REACH LEXINGTON C.C. Joseph/Scott Financial (239) 573- Gulf Front in a Call South Seas Resort 7376 for prequalification. Two bedroom Condo. and Golf Privileges One Bedroom Condos. Two bedrooms, two baths Each accommodates four. Heated pool, tennis. Request beach home #18 ANNUAL RENTALS Covered parking. (800) 227-8482 plus den. Non-smoking. Weekly rental. NICE!!! Fantastic View. $1,100/month SANIBEL/CAPTIVA ' Beach, Pool, Tennis, Bikes. SUNDIAL BEACH SOUTH SEAS RESORT ANNUAL RENTAL HOMES Owner: RESORT Two bedroom, two bath Condo. REALLY NICE TOWNHOUSE SANIBEL (239) 472-3500 Sleeps six. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY HARBOURSIDE REALTY e-mail: [email protected] BEACHFRONT COMPLEX All greens fees included. (239) 486-3313 1 or 2 bedroom condo. AVAILABLE: 3 BEDROOM/2.5 BATH 5 heated swimming pools, SCREEN ENCLOSED PATIO BEAUTIFUL Tennis, beach rentals, MARChf 19 THRU 26 SEE WHERE IT IS - 4BR/4BA HOME PUNTARASSA (704) 541-0549 OVER 1700/SQ.FT SANIBEL BIZ SANIBEL HARBOUR Entertainment, $1,000/MONTH IN THE HERITAGE COVE Bar and restaurant. DESIRABLE WEST-END SANIBEL VIEW Mention this ad for lowest OF SANIBEL rate. THE-VACATION-HOME RIZZO PITTMAN & PAGE One call does it all! Weekly rental. YOU'VE REALTY GROUP, INC. Sanibel View Located in the Brand New! SANIBEL BAYOUS SANIBEL ALWAYS WANTED (239)433-1100 (800)716-7715 (800)634-2216 2 Br, 2Ba condos. SUBDIVISION. HARBOURSIDE REALTY www.resortquestswflorida. Most-private-beach. Enclosed garage, Large wrap-around (239) 466-3313 com/reporter DocK-on-Bayou. pool, fitness center, screened lanai. IT'S WHERE IT IS! Priscilla Murphy Heated-Pool. Clubhouse. Large eat-in kitchen. SANIBEL BIZ Vacation Rentals- Wide-Porches. Gated Community. ResortQuest Southwest Open-Sunning-Decks. 3 BR/2 BA home in An abundance of Island Woods. 2 miles to Florida Chateau Sur Mer area. causeway! wildlife Sanibel (Gulf Pines). Two bedroom. Idyllic luxury/comfort. Tennis, $1450/month frequents the bayou. 2bath, furnished house. Private Easy-care, no-effort community pool. Hussey Realty Watch a variety of birds beach access, clubhouse, pools, Vacation-Home. $1850/month from your lanai Three-Bedrooms/Three-Baths. (239) 463-3178 tennis courts. $2000. month, plus SHELL HARBOR and backyard. tax. Available off season only SANIBEL Monthly Rentals. BEAUTIFUL Call Jamie at RE/MAX of Walk to Bowman's beach. (239) 542-5627 Call for rates. the Islands. 472-5050 CANAL FRONT HOME. (239) 472-8248 CAPE CORAL 5649,000 Walk to Beach. 505 982-9242 Contact: SOUTH SEAS RESORT Three Bedrooms, Two Baths. HOMES LES PENOLETON Heated Pool. CAPTIVA: On Roosevelt Channel. AMERICAN REALTY Lanai. Three bedrooms, three baths. Brand new home, pool, 3br/2ba/2car OF CAPTIVA, INC. GULF-FRONT Completely Remodeled. Totally remodeled. Large garage. Tile throughout, carpet (800) 547-0127 PRIVATE Fully Equipped/Furnished. VACATION RENTALS Florida room.' Large eat-in bedrooms, upgrades. 415 SW (239) 395-2490 LUXURY HOME Garage. FORT MYERS kitchen. Heated swimming pool. 39th Terrace, off Pelican www.captiva-island.com Fall Specials. RIVERFRONT CONDOS Shared boat dock. Two-car $219,000. (239) 940-0414 or (239) (973) 347-7544 POOL-SPA 3 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS garage. Very private. (239) 472- 540-2183. SCENIC ACREAGE WEEKLY, MONTHLY, 6170 ANNUAL WEEKS AVAILABLE SOUTH SEAS RESORT CLOSE TO SANIBEL Irrf-orfi FOR ALL-SEASONS BEACH VILLA: and Two bedroom/two bath. FORT MYERS BEACH FOR-SPECIAL-RATES BEACH VILLAS: MARINA/BOATING CONTACT OWNER One bedroom, two bath. ACCESS * AM i**w DIRECTLY BAY SIDE VILLAS: One bedroom/two bath. THREE NIGHT MINIMUM. RIZZO PITTMAN & PAGE -»?2 no no Call: (574) 272-0889 REALTY GROUP, INC. 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Starting 26 years ago with a Chevy Vega and a Lawnboy lawnmower, Owner Henry Nachtsheim has built Soon Come Inc., into a thriving, multifaceted island-based business, employing 25 specialists. The Causeway weight limits Nora L. Price Interiors, Inc. was established to provide complete professional interior imposed last year on Feb. 6 design services emphasizing design schemes that incorporate clients' personal collections and temporarily shutpart of our heirlooms into their Florida homes and/or businesses. business down." Their equipment, Starting out as a decorating firm specializing in antiques, the business has evolved into including two brand new Mack roll interior design and redesign of all kinds with signature homes on Sanibel and Captiva, off trucks, was suddenly obsolete several in Gulf Harbor and the Fort Myers Historic District, as well as commercial projects because it couldn't cross the bridge. that incorporate historic design — the Riviera Restaurant on the island and the Royal Palm They bought two of the lightest Yacht Club in Fort Myers come to mind. "We try to create a unique, one-of-a-kind tropical trucks available (dubbing them, the lifestyle for our clients," Price explains. Broken Bridge Express and Busted Bridge Special). "While everyone else was With 10 years of practice in the research, collection, sale and appraisal of antiques and complaining about the bridge," says Henry, "we were out buying trucks." In fact, extensive study with such experts as George Read in Washington, D.C., Nora has become an they bought five — two rolloff trucks and three dump trucks — many equipped authoritative lecturer and author on antiques and antique collecting. She has a BA in Social with scales. Science and a Master's in Public Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New The dumpsters belong to the contract hauling, arm of the business, run by Henry's Jersey. wife, Annie. Formerly a chef at Gulf Harbour (she was back on the job briefly Married to former Sanibel City Manager, now City Manager of Bonita Springs Gary Price during the President s recent visit), Annie now works full-time running the rolloff for 15 years, she just recently moved her business from "south" McGregor, across from The business, which has grown from 30 dumpsters to over 100. Landings, to the historic Miles Building at 2070 McGregor, just north of the Edison Home. Soon Come is "the largest site contractor on Sanibel. We have equipment here that Built in 1926 by Dr. Franklin Miles, the "father of Alka Seltzer" and founder of Miles nobody has," notes Henry. "We can be the first in and last out. We can do the Laboratories in Elkhart, Ind., the arched, Spanish-style building combined commercial and required vegetation surveys prior to doing any work; we can relocate native trees residential space under one roof. Quite forward-looking for its time but right in line with and then do the prep for building. We can tiandle the grading, driveway installation today's urban planners and the new emphasis on restoration and re-use of older buildings, and, finally, the landscaping. We take about 25% of the jobs all the way through." it's the perfect "home" for someone of Nora's philosophical bent. * They also are building a 48,000 sq.ft. warehouse and office off-island. The location The firm's creative designer, Chantal Martineau, has been with Nora for tour years. Chantal is used as a transfer point for fill, stone, topsoil and shell. "We have large trucks has a Bachelor's in Interior Design from the Universite du Quebec a Montreal and extensive unload at our off-island site and smaller trucks bring it over the bridge." experience in both commercial and residential design projects from Montreal to Florida. In Henry is a big supporter of SCCF and has long been involved in pepper removal. Boston, for example, prior to her move to Fort Myers, her achievements include work for the In the landscaping business, he believes"in going natural and if we can do it, it's Massachusetts Port Authority, State Street Bank and the Fenway Community Center. She is better for the environment: there's less water consumption, less chemicals. But we fluent in French and often provides interpreting and translation services. will give them what they want, within reason." "We work as a team," Price said, "and utilize the network approach to projects — working Henry came to Sanibel in 1972, working as a carpenter building houses before he with architects, engineers and contractors and providing design development, space noticed that homeowners couldn't findlandscapers who were willing to come out planning, construction coordination and supervision services as well as the more traditional to Sanibel. The business has grown as he has branched into areas "to nelp the purchase of furnishings, window treatments and accessories." business and then it goes off and gets a life of its own... I like problem solving," he The Prices' historic home off McGregor has been featured in Gulfshore Life as has her adds. "If there's a problem, I love to go out and tackle it." Annie notes that people Trompe L'Oeil Mediterranean tent design and furnishings for Gulf Harbor home's lanai. The call him with special problems: one call was from someone who was trying to get a firm is also included in next month's Gulfshore LifeDesigners Yearbook. Nora and her team huge generator beneath a house that had already been built. "We have the Dig have participated numerous times in the Southwest Florida Symphony's Designer Showcase equipment that enables us to do it," Henry explains. homes and are part of the project again this year at the Bonita Bay Group's Verandah, off State 'You have to look, see what's needed and fill the need." Road 80. - Karen Nelson Nnra I Price Interior"! is located at 2070 McGregor: the phone number i« 41 ^-^1 SO - l,i,/, l\ R//••.<• Mbls mrax Information Technology Source SoonCome Inc Guaranteed! "The Broken Bridge Express" lUnparaUekd quality solutions to meet r::r \'j: sl' ''-. >jV.V Supplying Sanibel/Captiva your specific needs Sz promote peace oj mind with up to 8 yd loads 4 ££*•#

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