VOLUME 33, NUMBER 36 WEEK OF NOVEMBER 1, 2007 CROW'S 'Festival Of Sanibel Recreation Center nears completion Trees' BylDAVAYNBERG retention areas and parking. Tree ivaynberg @ breezenewspapers.com The City earned its right to be designers proud of the facility that uses recy- are going all out With only one month left until "Many communities twice the size of this cled material, many energy saving with plans the dedication ceremony on would be proud of a facility like this." techniques, enhanced security fea- Saturday, Dec.l, the Sanibel tures, is able to withstand up to 150 Recreation Center is on a first class — Mick Denham, Mayor of Sar.ibe? mph winds, hurricane-rated glass Sanibel Bike Ciub schedule to completion. and roofs, native vegetation and Mayor Mick Denham and City allows for shared use between The speaks to Manager Judie Zimomra proudly Sanibel School and the general public. Rotarlans showed off what Denham called "a The old facility had been severe- tion. With the contribution of $3.2 first class facility" that will benefit "Personally, I'm extremely ly damaged by Hurricane Charley, million from the Lee County Board excited," said Denham. all age groups in the community. had no air conditioning and lacked of Commissioners' and $1.6 mil- 12 This public facility is the result He explained that when he first many of the amenities included in lion from the School District. came to Council he thought that of the collaboration between the the new one. The 86,000 square foot facility City of Sanibel along with Lee were too many obstacles and that The total cost of the project is consist of 32,000 square feet of air the project would not happen. County and the Lee County School $14.6 million which includes archi- conditioned building space, and District to design and construct a However, it ended up exceeding his tectural design fees, bonds, financ- includes brand new buildings, four expectations. new and improved building consis- ing, all the fixtures and construc- exterior tennis courts, two pools, The tent with the Sanibel Plan. See CENTER, page 22 Reporter wants your Denham talks water issues, news Gone in a splash comments on rumor control Post to the virtual BylDAVAYNBERG newsroom: [email protected] breezenewspapers.com Two weeks ago, according to some reports, hundreds of dead fish washed ashore Sanibel's Lighthouse Beach. The Answer me City called fora cleanup, which was swiftly carried out by the 'this... Public Works Department. Take part in our This incident was online poll. just another blow to This week's the city that was "What we've now got is some question: alread,y plague, d b,y thej issues which I want to call How will you two beaches closed ... urban spend the 'extra' Enterococcdue to highi levelbacteris oaf development pollution hour of Daylight in their waters. issues. Which is, quite Savings Time? "Personally, it was frankly, pointing the finger at Answer online at a bit of a no news us ourselves." island-reporter.com and see story, and everyone - Mick Denham, Mayor of Sanibel what others have said. made a big issue out of —————————— it, I suspect because of • See last week's results inside the beach closure that preceded that," said Sanibel Mayor on Page 4. Mick Denham. "As best we can understand what happened was that there was a red tide issue off the coast of Collier IDAVAYNBERG See DENHAM, page 21 SCCF celebrates Tuesday morning's demolition blast sends spray several feet above the new 40 years of island causeway's 70 foot vertical clearance. conservation Breeze Newspapers print quality Old Sanibel Causeway drawbridge demolished earns national recognition Get the full BylDAVAYNBERG John Carney, a resident of Sanibel for the story in this ivaynberg @ breezenewspapers.com past 12 years, watched the detonation from By TAMMY WHALEY week's A dull thud followed by a spectacular the beach on Island A. He said that the visu- [email protected] ISLANDER explosion that briefly filled the air with al display was more than he had expected. Breeze Newspapers was recently awarded a first place bright, yellow smoke marked the demolition "They were thinking this little poof, and for print quality for the Cape Coral Daily Breeze by the of the original it was more than a Southern Newspaper Sanibel drawbridge poof!" he laughed. Publisher's Every Issue piers on Tuesday "I was sad to see it go. I enjoyed it At 10:50 a.m., Association. The "The award shows our print both piers that held winners were morning. and, at the same time, it was sad to quality is among the best. I Letters 4 Several onlook- up the old draw- announced Oct. 16 at hope our readers notice the see the old bascule bridge finally bridge were no Word on the Island 4 ers and media repre- the Atlanta-based print quality in the papers we sentatives gathered going. [I] wouldn't have missed it more, sunken to the association's annual Community Calender .... 8 at the Grande Bay at for anything." floor of San Carlos convention. are delivering." — Jack Glarrow, Gardening 10 Sanibel Harbour — John Carney, Sanibel resident Bay. The excited The contest onlookers clapped judged print quality Breeze Newspapers publisher Obituary 14 Resort Pier to wit- ness yet another . ————^— and cheered for the for black ink density ^_-^^_^^_—___^___^^_ Police Beat . 15 moment of local history in the making. operation's success. settings, spot color Sports 17 While Lee County authorities insisted The detonation lasted only a few sec- laydown, process color printing, color registration, black last week that the demolition would be "very onds, with the force of the blast sending and white halftone quality, page alignment and overall print Classified Ads 19 contained," with the explosion being 98 per- spray well over the 70 foot vertical clearance appearance in the 25,000 and under circulation category. Tides 23 cent underwater, and that no "exciting visu- of the new span, briefly enveloping it with The association named the publication submission dates. al display" would take place, it did not stop smoke. Jack Glarrow, publisher for Breeze Newspapers, said he onlookers from filling the shoreline of Island . "I was sad to see it go," Carney added. "I is proud of the award and proud of the team that prints the This newspaper is enjoyed it and, at the same time, it was sad Breeze Newspapers products as well as commercial job printed on recycled A and the adjacent pier. paper See BRIDGE, page 11 See AWARD, page 6

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"I can't This event, traditionally the first and most fabulous wait to see the event of the holiday season, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2 trees and wreaths © at the Sanctuary Golf Club on Sanibel. actually decorated For the seventh year in a row, The Sanibel Captiva Trust in their beautiful Co. will be the Gold Presenting Sponsor for CROW's 2007 Sanctuary set- -3 Holiday event. tings. It will be an "CROW's Festival Of Trees was a huge success last year incredible evening e and we are so glad to be the major sponsor again for this ANITA PINDER for everyone." wonderful community organization," said Senior Vice s Beth Traucht, left, owner of Floral Artistry and The Dec. 2 President Terry Igo. Al Hanser, CEO and Chairman, added FloralDesigner, and Anne Lincoln. event will be held "We are especially proud of two of our board members' at The Sanctuary 0) commitment to CROW — Bob Wigley and John Schubert operations and was declared by attendees and the Sanctuary Clubhouse on — who were instrumental as Co-Chairmen of CROW's as the ticket of the season! While tree designers receive one Wulfert Road on recent capital campaign. They did a tremendous job." complimentary admission to the event, the ticket prices will Sanibel. Advance Sanibel Captiva Trust Co. will be sponsoring a tree deco- be $100 per person and reservations are essential. A few paid reservations rated by Sally Hanser. Sally's tree, entitled "Christmas trees and wreaths are still available and may be obtained by are required and Legend," will feature sand dollars that carry the Christmas calling Anita Pinder at 540-0471 for designer guidelines or tickets are $100 per The fabulous tree designed by Beth legend as well as reflecting the fragile and serene beauty of additional information. person. Traucht and Anne Lincoln. our islands. Hanser's exquisite tree will be previewed in the "While CROW relies on membership-and other private For more infor- Trust Company's lobby between Thanksgiving and Sunday, donations for a large percentage of its operating support, mation about the event, go to CROW's website at Dec. 2. events such as the Enchanted Forest, 'Festival Of Trees' are www.crowclinic.org or to receive an invitation, call 472- The immensely successful and popular first-time event also an important part of our fund-raising success. Events 3644 ext. 5. last year raised more than $30,000 for CROW's hospital build community relations and add a wonderful dimension 8 u Simontacchi to speak at ABWA meeting Nov. 13 The American Business Women Association (ABWA) mental disorders, and children's the Dunes, Jacaranda, the Great White Grill, Schnappers, has invited Carol Simontacchi to speak at its next monthly health. She has appeared on the Keylime Bistro, R.C. Otters and Sunshine Cafe, among a meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Maury Povich Show, The Home many others. Simontacchi is pursuing her license as a dietitian in the Page and hundreds of other ABWA is an organization that provides opportunities for State of Florida and is the author of a number of books on national, regional and local radio leadership, education, recognition and networking. The nutrition, including "Your Fat Is Not Your Fault" and "The and TV shows. 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Both programs began serving clients earlier this threat of death and/or oppression. month. o more'than half a million readers — 532,569, in fact — Catholic Charities is one of the largest providers of n have participated in this annual poll, resulting in awards The Employability Status Assistance Grant will help refugee programs in the state, which include Refugee to the dozens of cities and islands, the hundred of cruise refugees/entrants to receive legal services, as they apply for Employed and Productive, Match Grant, Refugee a1 ships and airlines, and the thousands of hotels and employment authorizations, immigration status or natural- Resettlement, and Cuban and Haitian programs. These resorts that have transformed the world of either/or to a ization. Refugee clients can receive these services through services, which help refugees to resettle into the American world rich with choices." Catholic Charities offices located in Sarasota, Fort Myers culture and find employment, are funded by grants from the 'The beauty of our survey is both its breadth - read- and Naples. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of ers evaluated an all time high of 3,995 properties and "Most refugees and entrants need help with obtaining Refugee Services and the United States Council of Catholic places in 2007 - and its integrity and longevity," added immigration and work documents which is so essential in Bishops in Washington, D.C. Editor in Chief Klara Glowczewska. "We've been doing the process to become self sufficient and gain employ- "As a result of the success of these programs, we were this [poll] for 20 years." ment," said Slav Tkach, refugee programs director for able to secure the two new grants to ensure even greater The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel include: Catholic Charities. "This Employability Status Assistance assistance for our clients;" added Tkach. Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Grant will be so beneficial to our clients." Many refugee clients gain employment at Southwest Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, Pine Island, The Refugee Youth and Families Grant will serve Florida companies such as PGT Industries, Jen Wend Inc., Boca Grande & Outer Islands, North Fort Myers and refugee families located in Collier County by focusing on Goodwill Industries, Target and Wal-Mart as well as restau- Lehigh Acres. the preservation of the entire family as part of an overall rants and hotels. For details on Sanibel Island and Captiva Island's goal of achieving economic self-sufficiency and effective Catholic Charities serves people in need regardless of 8 resettlement. race, nationality or creed. For more information about a award-winning shell collecting, paddling trails, bird- N watching, impressive wildlife viewing and unspoiled, "Most of our refugee programs focus on adults and Refugee Services at Catholic Charities, please call 941- natural environment, log onto employability," said Lucille Acken, director of grants and 493-8231. For more information about Catholic Charities, www.FortMyersSanibel.com. program support for Catholic Charities. "This grant is Diocese of Venice visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org. about the refugee children. It is comprehensive in the •a Source: Conde Nast Traveler approach to success for refugee families. It considers the Source: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice 85 whole family through school performance, career develop- ment and empowerment of the family." n h Historical Museum reopens with new coordinator I Submitted by JERI MAGG Museum board hired a new coordinator. with the period between 1900 and 1950. The Sanibel Historical Museum Dennis Simon, a former member of the Lee County "This job is the one I've been waiting for all my life," and Village will open for the season and City of Sanibel Planning Departments, is a perfect he stated. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, featuring choice. Simon, who has lived on Sanibel since 1987 Simon's enthusiasm for "all things historical" is con- wonderful historical exhibits and a with his wife and two children, received his Masters tagious and should lift the spirits of all around him. 85 host of changes guaranteed to degree in City and Regional Planning from Ohio State Ready for any challenge, he is already exploring ways improve the experience for visitors University. of developing educational programs and sharing histor- and volunteers alike. As coordinator, some of Simon's responsibilities ical collections with other museums. •a The Museum, now a corporation, encompass overseeing exhibits, obtaining grants and The Historical Museum and Village is located at 900 © split the operating costs of running establishing a relationship with the community. He will Dunlop Road. Hours of operation are Wednesday to the museum with the City of Dennis Simon also open and close the museum and be available to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information Sanibei on Oct. 1 and is pending a assist the volunteers. or to learn how to volunteers at the museum, check out 501-AC-3 designation. To facilitate this change, the A self-proclaimed history buff, Simon is fascinated the website at www.sanibelmuseum.org. Esperanza Woodring Memorial Cast Net Rodeo Nov. 3 The Bait Box is throwing its 14th Annual Esperanza Woodring Memorial Cast Net Rodeo on Saturday, Nov. 3rd. Children and adults will compete by casting nets at moving and fixed targets, and refreshments, music and a raffle are also a part of the day's events. Admission is free to all spectators. Free lessons and demonstrations will also be offered. Children's registration is free and each child will receive a prize just for competing. The grand prize for the adult competition is $500. Pre-registra- tion fee for each adult is $25; late registration is $35 on the day of the event, "My mom, Esperanza, would be very pleased to know we are trying to find a solution to red tide," said Ralph Woodring, owner of The Bait Box and orig- inator of the island event, "because all proceeds benefit START (Solutions To Avoid Red Tide), is a grass roots, non-profit organization dedicated to funding and promoting efforts to prevent, control and mitigate red tide." Founded in 1971 by lifelong Sanibel resident Ralph Woodring, The Bait Box offers everything the local angler needs from the right fishing gear to the right fishing outfit. Also available are live and artificial baits and a fishing and shelling guide service. More information can be found at www.thebaitbox.com. Born on Cayo Costa in 1901, Esperanza spent more than 75 years on the waters around Sanibel as a commercial fisher and as a fishing and shelling guide. She was a master at the art of casting a net, thus inspiring her son to cre- ate the Epseranza Woodring Memorial Cast Net Rodeo. START is a grass roots organization and a member of the Red Ride Alliance, which is composed of Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota and Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg. This alliance focuses on developing programs that monitor, control and mitigate red tide. More information can. be found at www.startl.com. For more information on the rodeo, con- tact Joe Spaulding at 472-3939 or by e-mail at baitbox@mind spring.com.

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An unfortunate incident year's nesting season blew out. There were require us to pursue.. later, "It's the founding fathers of this city no sticks left in the tree. This is not unusual As it stands now the USFWS office in that put into the Sanibel Plan the Town To the editor, for Australian Pine-based nests. Vero Beach, who deal with listed species Center concept." I am writing to let the community know As part of the ongoing restoration of the issues, has told us we need to at least pro- We believe that the chairman is mistak- of an incident which occurred last week on Preserve, SCCF hires a private contractor to tect this site for the next three years. The en. Planning Director Bob Duffy referenced SCCF's 135-acre West Sanibel River assist us in the control of invasive non- further details have not been clarified yet. information about a town center plan/idea Preserve, land adjacent to Gulf Pines and native plants through spraying. Recently, This clump of Pines will stand for much introduced in 1997 and found in the Sanibel Gulf Shores. our Habitat Management Director — Brad longer than three years and the Preserve Plan Amendment Ordinance adopted Over the last year, we have been restor- Smith — was on vacation. While he was will be there in perpetuity. That being said, recently by this 2007 Sanibel City Council. ing this tract of preserved land. Our restora- gone, the contractor erroneously sprayed we believe we can do more to foster the Can anyone site the location of the tion efforts have included removing the clump of pines where the nest tree eagles' return to the nest tree. founding father's "vision of the future" Brazilian pepper and Australian Pines, and stands. They were not supposed to be work- We are requesting permission from regarding a town center in the 1976 Sanibel recontouring wetlands which contained ing in that area of the Preserve. USFWS to construct a more stable platform Report Sanibel Plan by John Clark and/or in spoil mounds and ditches from previous Obviously we were stunned when Brad in the nest tree in hopes the eagles will con- the 1976 Comprehensive Land Use Plan construction activities. We are in the last learned of this upon his return. My first tinue to nest there. If we receive permission, Based on Natural Systems formulated by phase of this restoration project, which words to Brad were "Please tell me I'm hav- our plan is to do the work as soon as possi- the firm of Wallace, McHarg, Roberts and includes native plant installations. ing a really bad dream!" ble. Todd? For the past two years eagles.have been We immediately contacted the U.S. Fish We are very disturbed by this incident Just the historical facts, please! Thank nesting in an Australian Pine on the and Wildlife Service, the City of Sanibel and will do everything we can to encourage you. Preserve. We left the Pines standing in this and Lee County's Eagle Technical Advisory the eagles' nesting in this tree. We value the area for the eagles. Committee to let them know what hap- integrity ef our preserve's habitat for the Ed & Hazel Schuller Over the summer, the material from last pened, and what remedies they would eagles and for those in this neighborhood Sanibel who have enjoyed their presence. Erick Lindblad Who protects eagles now? island Executive Director, SCCF To the editor, SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA NEW POLL QUESTION I just drove down Gulf Pines Drive and (USPS 481-400) How will you spend the 'extra' hour U.S. Fish & Wildlife Director offers after watching a pair of Bald Eagles Group Manager The Island Reporter thanks perched on a dead tree — possibly wonder- is published of Daylight Savings Time? Jim Kennedy every Thursday ing about rebuilding their nest where it had jkennedy@ been in a pine close by — I had to write this breezenewspapers.com • Sleeping To the editor, Subscriptions On behalf of all of us at the Fish and letter. Executive Editor 1 year- $25 Wildlife Service, I thank you for your This is supposed to be an island commit- (in Lee County) • Watching TV Jeff Lysiak enthusiastic support of the Federal Duck ted to protecting wildlife. But if it is jlysiakO 1 year- $31 Stamp Program and a memorable 2007 con- between protecting wildlife and taking breezenewspapers.com (outside Lee County) • Exercising/playing sports 1 year- $95 (Canada) test. down Australian Pine trees, it seems that the Staff Writer • Working Our success in Sanibel confirms my Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation prefers to do the latter. You have probably Ida Vaynberg Circulation belief that we do our best work for wildlife ivaynberg® 239-472-1587 when dedicated partners such as you are at heard about — or seen — the Bald Eagle's breezenewspapers.com * • Spending time with family/friends nest off Gulf Pines Drive that was there in Address our side. You have certainly raised the bar for future contests. 2005 and 2006. It was perfectly situated, 2340 Periwinkle Way • Undecided Advertising Sales Sanibel, FL 33957 about 40 yards from the road, protected Brian Murty from the wind by a semi-circle of other i bmurty@ Phone pines, in the middle of a large tract of breezenewspapers.com H. Dale Hall 239-472-1587 Director, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Foundation land, but visible to bird lovers Beth Rizzo and cameras. brizzo® FAX OLD POLL RESULTS Re: Periwinkle Way West breezenewspapers.com 239-472-8398 For two years, we watched this huge Where do you get most of your nest, waited for the first sight of the babies, Classified To the editor, Classifieds Island news and information? Planning chairman [Michael] Valiquette watched them fledge, and were so happy and Subscriptions Advertising 239-472-1587 misinformed the public at a joint meeting they had chosen this perfect site in our Shirlene Grasgreen • I attend meetings 5.6% with Sanibel City Council on Oct. 16 stat- neighborhood. The pines were nowhere sgrasgreen® breezenewspapers.com Display Advertising ing, as reported in Island Reporter two days near anything that could be damaged should 239-472-1587 • Watching television 5.6% they come down in a hurricane, so we thought the nest would be safe. It was not Customer service hours are Monday through • Reading newspapers 38.9% safe from SCCF, however. Friday,-8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., except major holidays. Letters to the editor Letters to the editor must be typed or hand Unfortunately, since Bald Eagles are no printed. Your name and phone number must be • Internet/e-mail 33.3% email — longer on the endangered list, the trees affixed to the copy. sancapnews @ breezenewspapers.com In the event of an advertising error, we are where their nests are located are no longer responsible only for the first incorrect insertion of • Word of mouth 5.6% Fax — 239-472-8398 the ad itself. We are not responsible for any credit protected. The fledglings were still staying or reimbursement after 30 days from publication. Mail — P.O. Box 840, Sanibel, FL 33957 in the area, going back and forth to the nest, Postal Information: Periodicals rate postage • Other 11.1% paid at Sanibel, FL' Postmaster. Send address when SCCF cut down the pines protecting changes to the Island Reporter, P.O. Box 809, Please include your telephone number this nest. A few days later, without this pro- Sanibel, FL 33957. for confirmation — not for publication See LETTERS, page 5 Word on the island How much of your holiday shopping do you do here on the Islands?

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"I don't do holiday shopping. "All of it." "None." "Not a whole lot because you "Probably 50 percent." I send checks to my grandchil- can't take it all home." dren." Guest Commentary Report your news to THE REPORTER: island-reporter.com so n Proper pH and soil conditions can positively impact water conditions m Guest commentary by Michael C. Mullins Stephen Brown, — both Lee County staffers — regarding the more alkaline environments. A soil test is essential and n 7? Floridians — Islanders in particular — need fo greatly the use of soil acidifiers such as elemental sulfur, iron and will help determine the conditions appropriate to nurture reduce fertilizer utilization in order to improve ground acid forming fertilizers such as ammonium sulfate. These your own prized plantings. 2, water and decrease nutrient loads in surrounding waters. products help amend more alkaline soils (high pH) towards I think more available pH testing and soil condition H Provided we gain serious compliance from the public, fer- becoming more neutral to slightly acidic when applied in education will help weekend gardeners, landscapers, grow- s tilizer regulations being applied throughout Florida and accordance with the label directions. ers and other practitioners of horticulture with a better Creating the proper pH (usually neutral to slightly understanding of pH balance and it's impact on nutrient et- proposed for Lee County will help substantially. as However, valued plantings ("pets" to some of us) can- acidic) resulted in many of my own specimens getting utilization for specific species. This may enhance the not become collateral damage of fertilizer more "bang" out of the available nutrients while decreas- effectiveness of fertilizer regulations as compared to regulations/restrictions or the approach won't work. Such ing fertilizer applications. In a more neutral to slightly implementing restrictions alone. Essentially, the goal is to o regulation is totally dependent on voluntary compliance. acidic soil condition, acid loving plants require consider- help practitioners and homeowners to get a more effective As an avid gardener, I have long considered the fact that ably less fertilizer than otherwise. Many plants bang from each fertilizer application, thus requiring less barrier island soil conditions (pH) is too sweet (alkaline) (bougainvillea, ixora, croton, hibiscus, gardenia and cer- fertilizer and fewer applications. This is essential to gain- 1 for most Ornamental plantings. This is a consequence of tain palms, etc.) cannot properly utilize required nutrients ing greater compliance with what will otherwise be diffi- unusually high calcium levels (shells, etc.), with contribut- including trace minerals in our typically more alkaline soil cult rules to enforce. ing factors from well water (mine tests at pH 8.2) and even conditions, thus the tendency is to add fertilizer because The benefits to the environment, pocket book and lower town water which can be sweeter than required, etc. we generally don't understand what else to do. Some, such back are significant. I have gotten some great ideas from Karen Bickford and as the Sabal (cabbage) palms, yucca and sea grape thrive in Urge Lee County to stay strong on fertilizer control Guest commentary from the City of Sanibel County adopt a Fertilizer Control Ordinance that protects • Establish fertilizer-free buffer zones adjacent to bodies Lee County Commissioners are currently considering our waters and is enforceable. of water, making these buffers 15 to 25 or more. adopting an ordinance that would protect our waters by Earlier this year, our local Regional Planning Council • Provide public education regulating the use of fertilizers. Unfortunately, lobbyists unanimously adopted a Fertilizer Resolution using sound Between now and Nov. 13 is a critical time for each of cr for the fertilizer industry are working to weaken this legis-' scientific input. This Resolution provides a model for com- us who cares about our water quality to contact the five Lee 3 lation. A public hearing is planned for Tuesday, Nov. 13. - munities to develop effective Ordinances. This is the model County Commissioners at [email protected], dist2@lee- that Lee County should adopt. gov.com, [email protected], [email protected], and n Fertilizer is a proven source of nutrients (nitrogen and is phosphorus) that, when added to water, increase algal To successfully protect our water, the Ordinance should [email protected] or call them at (239) 533-2259. growth and impact our water quality. The relationship be as strong as possible and include: The public hearing is currently scheduled for 5 p.m. on between nutrient concentrations and algal growth is well • Limit nitrogen and phosphorus content of residential Tuesday, Nov. 3 3 in the Lee County Commission •o fertilizers Chambers, located at 2120 Main Street in Fort Myers. SO documented in scientific literature. This algae has blanket- a ed our beaches for the greater part of two years and is dev- • Encourage/require fertilizers containing slow release Our water quality "is our livelihood, our economy and our astating to Lee County's tourist-related economy. nitrogen environment. Please urge Commissioners to take strong Lobbyists use phrases like, "Best Management • Prohibit fertilizer use in fertilizers containing nitrogen measures by adopting the strongest Fertilizer Control n Practices, or BMPs are good enough." Unfortunately, the and phosphorus during the rainy season when it is most Ordinance possible and not give in to fertilizer lobbyists. © problem with BMPs is that they are unenforceable and not likely to be swept into area waters (July, August, always kept current. To be successful, it is critical that Lee September)

from page 4 Dream a little- "You Are Always tection, the nest was blown down. Our Gulf Pines website dream on the Welcome" has a sad picture of one fledgling perching on the few bits To our Island of straw that were left. crystal waters When I called SCCF to question them about the nest, I Within an - was told by Brad — the person in charge of this desecra- of sanibel and Island •aCD tion — that if they didn't rebuild there, they would find 770 r>iiulo|) Road © another place to build their nest. Even if the eagles decid- Captlvaislai more iitformalioii, c:ill 472-248) ed to rebuild (three trees were left in place, in a line, so no n wind protection) they couldn't, as it now appears that the remaining pines have been poisoned. Isn't that a very poor conservation practice, using poison in a wet land area? The eagles have been back many times lately, but their nesting tree is no longer viable. Some day there may be nowhere for these big birds to nest. Some people may call this progress, I call it a crime! Patricia Zapf Sanibel Ion set for Nov. 4 lac. andKeithnbowbridge, one of Florida's first major timeshare developers, is of-former-employees and is inviting everyone who ever worked for or with —ELCNITLKE WCP.LD CAN HANDLE ALL yCLR NEEDS!—, tiiel toraflead a party this Sunday, Nov. 4,2007 in Fort Myers. Living Room • Bedroom • Dining Room • Patio • Mattress Sets • Carpet • Tile jjj^aor Disney even thought about developing timeshare resorts, ' l;was the undisputed leader of the timeshare industry from the " "fed on 'Sanibel Island, the company was one of the first to utSo|a efeusiitess that are now considered standard, i Tffhave another Captran Employees Reunion to allow all the

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ENIOR CENTER ANIBEL-CAPT1VA ANIBEL ROAD ENIOR CENTER ANIBEL LIBRARY ENIOR CENTER CENIOR CENTER S 2401 Library Way ART LEAGUE SRUNNERS Meet at S 2401 Library Way SSpecial guests, scav- S 2401 Library Way iJ-2401 Library Way Aerobics 8 & 9:30 a.m. S 7 a.m. Sundays at The Aerobics 8 & 9:30 a.m. enger hunts, and crafts 472-5743 PAINTINGS FOR Bridge 1 p.m. Aerobics 8 & 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi 8:30 a.m. Sanibel Bean on designed especially for Mahjong 1 p.m. 1 SALE PerwinkleWay. Rob Tai Chi 8:30 a.m. kids of all ages. 3 p.m. Bridge 1 p.m. Chair Yoga 3:30 Yoga 10 a.m. Paintings from the Donovan 395-1077 or I DOTARY CLUB email rsdonovan@earth- HELLCRAFTERS •71WANIS CLUB Tai Chi 8:30 a.m. Step 8:45 a.m. Sanibef-Captiva Art at 7; Immeets 7 a.m. every link.net 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ojkfneets 30 a.m. League will be on sale Severy Monday at the every Tue. at The Dunes I IONS CLUB meets Friday at Beachview Golf at the Sanibel Public Community House on iat6 p.m. the first and and Tennis Club Library, 9am - 5pm. Periwinkle. % i'rd Wed. of each month 0 ENIOR CENTER at the Sanibel Sanibel Public Library URRENT Community House OPS (TAKE OFF 770 Dunlop Road CEVENTS 2401 Library Way POUNDS SENSIBLY) Sanibel, FL DISCUSSION GROUP 472-5743 IKNOTERS .a! T meets each Monday Mahjong 1 p.m. group called the meets at Zion Lutheran 10 a.m.-noon at BIG Church, Winkler at Step 8:45 a.m. elican Knitters meet at ARTS in Schein Hall. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. every Wednesday I Gladiolus, every Friday. Yoga in the conference room Weigh-in 9:30, meeting ANIBEL of SunTrust Bank, locat- 10:30am. Call 1-800-YEA BEAUT1FICATION ed at 2408 Periwinkle TOPS. S Volunteers meet 8 -10 Way. a.m. on 21** and 4* Everyone is invited to Saturday of each mofith attend and join in on the fun to weed, trim and mulch of charitable knitting for the 4-way intersection at local and distant organiza- Periwinkle and Lindgren. tions. Both beginners and No experience neces- experienced knitters are o sary — just show up. welcome. o 275-6060 or semgulf.com SLAND SENIORS dren free and members free. family complete with touch tanks & HOLIDAY BAZAAR aquariums! See everything from sea- ON SI \(.I I horses to Dolphins! Wear your beach The ever-popular Island Seniors ARPON BAY shoes & bring your towels! ARBARA B. MANN Bazaar will be held from 9 am until 1 CHOOLHOUSE THEATER BPREFORMING ARTS p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the • TEXPLORERS TOURS Shelling the Outer Islands: Over the summer audience mem- HALL announces 2007-08 variety Sanibel Senior Center, located on the For reservations, locations, and specif- Tues.Wed., Thurs., Sat. 9:00 AM - Sbers brought out their platform shoes corner of Palm Ridge Road and ic times, call 472-8900. 3:00 PM Cruise to the Outer Islands and disco duds, but in October it's time series lineup Library Way. for Shelling and lunch at Barnacle The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Phil's. Cruise thru San Carlos Bay, by to go back to the sock hop era and Everybody is encouraged to clean out enjoy the first show of our 2007-2008 Hall, located at 13350 Edison Parkway TRAM TOUR Protect Wildlife and the rookery & spoil islands while in Fort Myers, recently announced their their drawers and closets to donate to enjoying Dolphins, herons, egrets and Season, Forever Plaid. Tickets for next the 'Trash & Treasure Boutique. Also Take the Tram! Join a naturalist aboard season will be going on sale in 2007-08 Variety Series. an open-air tram for a tour of Wildlife osprey! Wear beach shoes & bring desired are used books, movies, CDs, your towels! t September, so keep an eye out for "This season we have something for perfume, jewelry, art, houseplants and Drive at 'Ding' Darling through the o subscriptions because it'll be a season everyone," said Scott Saxon, General - more. Please, no shoes or clothing. heart of the refuge. Sit back and relax Afternoon Dolphin Cruise: Tues., a you won't want to miss! h st Manager of the theater. "From legends while learning the basics of the Wed., Thurs., Sat. 3:30 - 5:00 PM Forever Plaid - Oct 18 - Dec. 1 to contemporary, classic rock to come- Also, a bake sale made with "Heart ecosystem and its numerous inhabi- Cruise thru San Carlos & Pine Island The Holiday Follies - Dec. 18" - Dec. 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Complimentary Funny Money - April 3* • May 3 ralist by your side, discover manatees champagne is served as you cruise Saturday, Nov. 3 @ 8 p.m. and Sunday, and dolphins and observe amazing bird out by Bird Island where all the birds ROADWAY PALM Nov. 4 § 2:30 p.m. MERICAN LEGION BBQ life on the rookery islands. Includes come to roost for the night, along the BDINNER THEATER BEEHIVE THE MUSICAL- 'BENEFIT touch tank exploration. An excellent pro- coast of Sanibel and out by the Wednesday, Nov. 14 @ 7:30 p.m. gram for all ages. And don't forget our Lighthouse! BUDDY - THE BUDDY The American Legion Post 123, locat- popular Breakfast and Evening cruises HOLLY STORY TORI AMOS - Saturday, Nov. 17 § 8 ed at 4249 Sanibel-Captiva Road, will too! (Daytime, Vk hours; Evening, 2 Canoe & Kayak Rentals & Eco- p.m. The award-winning musical about the be staging their "Last Sunday of the hours) Tours: Rentals Daily. Tours 9:00 AM brief, but spectacular musical career of S.W. FLORIDA SYMPHONY Month" fish fry and BBQ. Please bring to 11:00 Experience part of the Great Buddy Holly. The fantastic hits from the the whole family for a great day at the Guided Kayak Trail Tour Calusa Blueway! Paddle through THE SINATRA SONGBOOK Legion! Larry's Lagoon, along Stingray Bay 50's include Peggy Sue, That'll be the A great introduction to Tarpon Bay! thru the Mangrove Forest! Discover Day, Oh Boy, Rave On and Maybe Friday, Nov. 30 @ 8 p.m. and Saturday, Also, they have moved the date for Paddle with a naturalist through the Deo. 1 § 8 p.m. where manatee visit, dolphins feed, Baby. their Sickle Cell benefit to Sunday, Nov. mangrove forest along the birds flock & eagles nest! Paddle on Oct. 4-Nov. 17 4. At this event, they will offer BBQ ribs Commodore Creek Water Trail. Learn and chicken, live entertainment, 50/50 about the rich backbay ecosystem and your own anytime between 7:30 am & 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers drawings and raffles. Any donations for the creatures that live there. Includes 3:30 pm 278-4422 I IIKOI (.11 I III the raffle would be greatly appreciated. kayak rental for the entire day. Daily at MONIII Call 472-9979 for more details. 8:30 or 10:30am. (1.5 hours with natu- Jhose yummy martinis! The new flavors ralist and then you can keep the kayak have been unveiled and will be avail- URDER MYSTERY DIN- out on your own after.) able to taste and purchase. This would- NER TRAIN Seminole Gulf £ANIBEL-CAPTIVA CON- n't be a party without some delicious M TURTLE TRACKS Sunset Rookery Paddle snacks from our Executive Chef Mark Railway Dinner Train Theater % Come join us for Turtle Tracks" at gKERVATION Join us as the sun goes down on a Davidson. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Colonial Boulevard and Metro FOUNDATION paddle to the Rookery Islands as hun- For more information, visit Parkway, Fort Myers, 275-8487 Foundation's Nature Center at 9 a.m. SCCF is a not-for-profit organization dreds of birds return to roost for the www.thistlelodge.com or call 1-800- on Thursday mornings. dedicated to the preservation of natural night. Days offered vary, please call for - The murder mysteries "Deadly 267-4753. This interpretive program will delve into resources and wildlife habitat on and current schedule. (2% hours) Swindle" Wed., Thurs., & Sunday and around Sanibel and Captiva through: 'Tilt Murder Do Us Part" Friday & the life cycle of the sea turtles that nest Touch Tank Exploration on our beaches. We will start at the tur- Land Acquisition, Wildlife habitat Saturday are playing on the Seminole Management, Landscaping for Wildlife, Gulf Railway dinner train, which tle exhibit and marine touch tank in the Get to know our local marine life dur- nature center and talk about the life Environmental Education, Marine ing an interactive touch tank presenta- departs Colonial Station, off Colonial Laboratory and Research and Sea Boulevard and Metro Parkway cycle of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle tion with a marine biologist. Discover OG CLUB TO MEET and the marine life represented in the Turtle Monitoring. first-hand the creatures beneath the DNOV. 8 touch tank. Then we will go to a beach DOLPHIN & WILDLIFE CRUISES - surface, including conchs, sea urchins, site to discuss their nesting habitat, seastars, horseshoe crabs and more. There will be a meeting of the Sanibel beach dynamics and other fascinating In cooperation with Captiva Cruises, Daily at 11a.m., 1p.m. and 3 p.m. $ Island Dog Club on the deck in front of marine life found along the shore. an excellent opportunity for the whole hour) Island Paws in the Olde Sanibel family to view wildlife in Pine island Shoppes Center on Thursday, Nov. 8 \ Cost for this program is $5 per adult sound. $20/adult, $12.50/children. at 4 p.m. to discuss petitioning Sanibel and free for children, a beach-parking Reservations call 472-5300. City Council at its Nov. 13 meeting to fee of $2 per car is necessary at the DVENTURES IN establish a Dog Park on Sanibel BUTTERFLY HOUSE - Learn about the beach site. The Sanibel-Captiva PARADISE Island. Conservation Foundation monitors the life cycle and behavior of Florida's but- ADeparting from Sea Turtle nests on Sanibel and terflies and the plants they are depend- Port Sanibel Marina For Captiva. ent on. The Butterfly House is open every day with Conservation reservations, call 472-8443. LZHEIMER'S If you have any questions about the Foundation docents in the house on Backwater Fishing: Daily 9 a.m. - Turtle Tracks program or our Sea Turtle ACAREGIVERSTO Tuesdays from 10 am -12 p.m. to Noon All fishing equipment, bait, MEET NOV. 21 AT BANK Research Program, call the inform you on butterfly life cycles and tackle & license provided. Conservation Foundation's Nature our Landscaping for Wildlife program. OF THE ISLANDS Train departs 5:30 p.m. Sundays and Center at 472-2329. Sealife Encounter Excursion: Daily 6:30 p.m. other days The Caregivers is a support NATURE CENTER, Nature Trails, 12:30 PM-3:00 PM Join the group for all persons — husbands $59.00 +tax for five-course dinner and Nature Center, Nature Shop and marine biologist/naturalist & cruise and wives, children and friends — show Wednesday-Friday and Sunday Bookstore open 8:30 am to 3 p.m. aboard "Miss Paradise" for a hands- helping to care for the ill or elderly. and $69.00 +tax on Saturday Monday through Friday. $3/adult, chil- on learning experience for the whole This group meets on the third Wednesday of every month. Library today between 4:30 and would like to make a reservation, Entry fee is $50 per person and ing are a part of the efforts of S Their next meeting will be held 6:30 p.m. to meet the library's new please caljl Megan at 239-472-2329. the signup deadline is Wednesday, FRIENDS WHO CARE, a Sanibel- ro at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. director, Margaret Mohundro. Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. For more informa- based group organized to assist fam- n 21 at Bank Of The Islands' Captiva The Sanibel Public Library is HRISTIAN WOMEN'S tion, call Christie Bradley at 472- ilies and individuals during times of so Room. need. The group will be led by located at 770 Dunlop Road. Their CCONNECTION MEETS 5276. Catherine Cruishank, who is well- phone number is 472-2483. NOV. 8 This year, FRIENDS WHO versed in the care of the ill and eld- NA VACCINATIONS CARE, with the assistance of other I erly, having received her M.A. XPLORE WILDLIFE The Sanibel-Captiva Florida ON NOV. 14 local organizations, will provide n degree in Geriatric Administration. WONDERS WHILE Christian Women's Connection will V "Thanksgiving dinners for families 7T Her current studies focus on posi- E conduct their monthly luncheon on The Visiting Nurses Association on the Island. FRIENDS WHO 8, tive living environments for people WADING Thursday, Nov. 8 at Sanctuary Golf (VNA) of Southwest Florida will be CARE distributes many gift certifi- who are ill or losing autonomy. H The Sanibel-Captiva Club, located at 2801 Wulfert Road. giving cates for turkey dinners, including Cruishank has worked with individ- flu and pneumonia vaccinations all the trimmings. Thanksgiving is a c uals suffering from Alzheimer's dis- Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is John and Anna Bralove will dis- ease or related dementia for more offering a seagrass wading trip on cuss "Orchids In Your Home & on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 1:30 time to consider our blessings and 2 than a decade. Friday, Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. The trip will Garden" while Nola Kilgore will to 3:30 be thankful for what we have. The meeting will last approxi- be led by a foundation naturalist. provide musical entertainment. In p.m. in the Parish Hall at Saint Sharing with those families that mately 90 minutes. All those who We will begin at the nature cen- addition, the main topic of discus- Michael's and All Angels Episcopal may be less fortunate is a wonderful © are interested are invited to attend. If ter with a brief overview of the sion will be "What Will They Say Church, feeling of caring. you have a need for someone to stay ecology of Southwest Florida sea- About Me When I'm Gone?" with located at 2304 Periwinkle Way. If you know of anyone that needs i in your home while you attend, call People wishing to receive a vac- FISH at 472-0404 to arrange for grasses and the importance of estu- guest speaker Janet Hosa. assistance, please contact visitation. arine environments. The group will Admission to the luncheon is cination should remember to bring FRIENDS WHO CARE at 472- then drive to a nearby site for hands- $18 per person. For reservations, their Medicare card. Cost for the flu 5152. RIENDLY FACES on exploration of a local seagrass call Anita at 395-9015 or Linda at vaccination is $30 while the pneu- o habitat with dip and seine nets. 415-9510. monia vaccination is $40. o LUNCHEON I F Captured organisms will be Call the VNA at 337-4848 for The next Friendly Faces month- observed, identified, and then OPE HOSPICE TENNIS more information. ly luncheon will be held on released back into the water. This EVENT NOV.10-11 Tuesday, Nov. 13 at noon. All resi- trip is a wonderful opportunity for H dents and their guests are invited to people of all ages to explore an oth- The Hope Hospice Tennis RIENDS WHO CARE participate. erwise mysterious and hidden envi- Challenge, a bracketed men's and* FCAN HELP Reservations must be made in ronment. women's doubles, single-elimina- advance before Sunday, Nov. 11. The program is free to members tion tournament, will take place on This has been another difficult Anyone wishing to attend should and children and $5 for non-mem- Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11-12 at year for many families as a result of call Gillian Bath at 395-4550. bers. The trip should last approxi- The Sanctuary Golf Club, 2801 hardships that have been caused by mately two hours. Be prepared to Wulfert Road. job loss, the economy and personal N (WELCOMETO PARA- get wet; water shoes and bathing Tournament play begins at 8:30 tragedies. DISE' MEET-AND-GREET suits are recommended. Also rec- a.m. on Nov. 10. Bracket winners The Thanksgiving week is gen- ommended are sunglasses, hat and and finalists, as well as consolation erally a time to give thanks for our Islanders and visitors alike are family, friends, health and well- •a sun protection. winners, will receive awards ta invited to stop by the Sanibel Public If you have any questions or designed by artist Luc Century. being. 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n ISLAND WORSHIP o AT*YAM TEMPLE or THE ISLANDS, Shabbat worship services will be held at the Sanibel Sunday worship hours: BCongregational United Church at 2050 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel every Friday evening at 8 p.m. • 8 a.m. Traditional Service with Communion Rabbi Murray Saltzman. Call 472-2699. • 9 a.m. Contemporary Service with Kids' Church • 10:45 a.m. Traditional service. CHAPEL BY THE SEA, 11580 Chapin Lane, 472-1646. Closed until November Midweek Service: • 7 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive Childcare available at all services. 'lRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, 2950 West Gulf Drive, 472-8684. Sunday services 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m. T. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3559 Sanibel-Captiva Road, 472-2763. Rev. Christopher Senk. eading room open Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Testimony meetings Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. t Sunday Mass: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. • Communion Service on Monday and Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. • n SDaily Mass: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. Confession by ANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 2050 Periwinkle way - Across from appointment. SPeriwinkle Place Shopping Ctr. Ministers: Ran Niehoff, Sandy Boler, Jim Boler Sunday worship: ^T. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 2304 Periwinkle Way, 472-2173. 7:45 a.m. Informal Chapel Service (in sanctuary) 3ywww.saintmichaels-sanibel.org. Worship schedule: Saturdays at 5 p.m. - Come as you are 9:45 am Worship with Nursery and Sunday School for children and youth Eucharist, Sundays at 8 a.m. -Traditional Eucharist, Sundays at 10:30 a.m. - Choral Eucharist, 11:00 am Worship with Choir and Nursery (under 4 yr.) Wednesdays at 9 a.m. - Eucharist. 2 Elevators for easy access to sanctuary. Church office open Monday-Friday 472-0497 NITARIAN UMVERSAUSTS OF THE ISLANDS meet the first Sunday of each month - also see www.sanibelucc.org UNovember - April - at Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way. Rev. Margaret L. Beard is our speaker; A stimulating talk and discussion follow Rev. Beard's f*ANBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH, 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684. Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior presentation. A potluck dinner is held in a member's home on the 3rd Sunday of each month ^Pastor; Barb Nave, Associate Pastor; Tom Walsh. Childcare available at all services. Sanibel (time varies). Call Ruth lyengar at 395-1438 - for more information. Community Church is a Christ-centered non-denominational church. ENTERTAINMENT ON THE ISLANDS FRIDAY, 2 SATURDAY, 3 SUNDAY, 4 MONDAY, 5 TUESDAY, 6 WEDNESDAY, 7 THURSDAY, 8

JACARANDA Mario Renata Eric Malibu Trevor Renata 1223 Periwinkle Way The Mystik Band The Mystik Band The Catman" 8:30 to 12:30 8:30 to 12:30 8:30 to 12:30 8:30 to 12:30 472-1771 Infanti Jazz, dance Contmp, funk, dance Reggae, dance Jazz, dance TWEEN WATERS 15951 Captiva Dr. The Modulators The Modulators Crab Racing Bobby Hutto Bobby Hutto Crab Racing 472-5161 RC OTTER'S 11596AndyRosseLn Steve McDougal Royce Allgood Chuck VanRipper Royce Allgood Steve McDougal Royce Allgood Noble Hochmeister 395-1142 Chuck VanRipper Chuck VanRipper Pat McCune Pat McCune A.J. Chris Workman A.J.

KEYUME BISTRO 11509 Andy Rosse Ln Noble Holchmeister Chris Workman Mark Vee Chris Workman Mark Vee A.J. Bob Bowman 395-4000 Pat McCune Chris Workman A.J. Pat McCune Steve McDougal ELLINGTON'S |AZZ 937 East Gulf Dr Danny Sinoff Quartet Danny Sinoff Quartet Danny Sinoff Quartet Danny Sinoff Quartet Danny Sinoff Trio Danny Sinoff Trio Danny Sinoff Quartet 337-5299 Dan Miller -Trumpet Dan Miller -Trumpet Dan Miller -Trumpet Dan Miller -Trumpet w/Ge'o. Williams Dan Miller -Trumpet DOLCE VITA Joe McCormick Joe McCormick 1224 Periwinkle Way Woody Brubaker Joe McCormick Andre & Soli Classic piano Classic piano Joe McCormick Woody Brubaker 472-5555 and vocals and vocals THE ISLAND Cow Nightly 6 - 9:30 pm Greg Watts Diana Lynn Diana Lynn Jeff Key Jeff Key 2163 Periwinkle Way THE MUCKY DUCK 5-9pm John Butler John Butler Mark Dupuy Keith Allen John Butler Andy Rosse Ln TRADERS Tues & Thu 8 -11 pm Danny Morgan Danny Morgan 1551 Periwinkle Way & Friends & Friends BLUEGRAJFE 2075 PeriwinkleWay Gessiey 472-2525 Reed

AMERICAN LEGION 4249 San-Cap Rd. Willy's Sunday Jam Troublestarters 472-9979 10 Week of Thursday, November 1, 2007 ISLAND LIVING Report your news to THE REPORTER: island-reporter.com Paurotis palm likes regular irrigation Dear Ron: Dear Edward: About six months ago, I plant- The Fuller's rose weevil ed a 10-foot paurotis palm. It was (Asynonychus cervinus) got its doing fine until recently, but now name for an early insect collector many of the fronds are getting named Fuller and was first noticed yellow. What should I do to get it chewing up rose leaves. green again? The rose weevil is believed to — Lynn have originated in tropical South America and began showing up Dear Lynn: around the world in the 1940s via Underwatering and malnutri South American plants. Citrus tion are the usual problems for Island farmers soon discovered that this the paurotis palm. While the Gardening insect likes fruit trees, too. palm is moderately drought-tol- Ron Sympson These are critters that climb up erant, it does require frequent branches and trunks in search of deep watering. Its native origin in the wet leaves to munch on. Once or twice a year, Florida Everglades is a good clue here. the females lay eggs in bark crevices. The This small clumping fan palm also often larva fall to the ground, burrow into the soil suffers from nutritional deficiencies — par- and feed on the tree's roots until they ticularly manganese — that result in yel- become adult rose weevils. lowing, or chlorosis, of the fronds. Use a The best and safest way to control the quality palm fertilizer three to six times a weevil is to clear the ground of weeds and year from March through October. trim the lower canopy to prevent easy Occasional applications of granular access by the insect, and to wrap the trunk manganese, along with liquid manganese with double-sided horticultural tape — sprayed on the growth bud area will also called "sticky bands" — to prevent it from help green up new fronds. climbing. The paurotis palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii) — also known as Everglades palm Get to the root of the issue with — is adaptable to Florida hardiness zones your gardenia 10 and 11, and southern areas of 9B. It is moderately salt-tolerant. Dear Ron: I bought a gardenia at the grocery store, Use "sticky bands" to stop weevils in a small pot, and would like to plant it. Is in their tracks there a particular side of the house where I should plant it? Dear Ron: — Sean Some bugs have been eating the leaves UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA on my roses, a key lime tree and a couple of Dear Sean: Paurotis palm different flowering shrubs. Our county While the south and west sides provide agent identified the bugs as Fuller's rose the best sunlight for flowering plants like helps keep the leaves green. and if it would do well planted in a swale weevils. Where did they come from and the gardenia, any side will do as long as the But a word to the wise: Because most area. how do I cope with them? plant gets several hours of full sun, coupled gardenias from supermarkets and florists — Elaine — Edward with three or four hours of shade — which are not grafted onto hardy rootstock, they are extremely susceptible to nematodes. Dear Elaine: These are microscopic worm-like creatures The royal palm is moderately salt-toler- that live in the soil and feed on roots. ant, so it cannot withstand continuous The typical Florida gardenia (Gardenia heavy blasts of salt spray. It should be plant- jasminoides) has the nematode-susceptible ed in a protected area, such as on the side of root system, so growers typically graft them the house away from the water — though all onto the pest-resistant rootstock of bets are off if a tropical storm or hurricane Gardenia thumbergia. To control a possible blows through. nematode attack, mulch the ground heavily Although it can tolerate occasionally wet around the plant. sdil, the palm tree requires good drainage. If The gardenia is native to China, adapt- water accumulates in your swale, the tree able to all Florida hardiness zones accord- should not be planted there. ing to the specific variety, and is slightly There are two species of royal palm, salt-tolerant. which are recommended for zones 10 and 11. Roystonea elata is an endangered Royal palms disdain saltwater blasts species native to Florida. Roystonea regia is and wet feet native to Cuba, and is the species most widely planted here. Dear Ron: We live near the beach and would like to Ron Sympson is a landscape designer know if the royal palm tree is salt-tolerant and consultant. If you have a question, send an e-mail to [email protected].

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Check Out Coastal Homes New Look... New Cover & New Features Inside! 01 «s Shell Point announces 2007-08 concert series PH The schedule for Shell Point Retirement r Community's sixth annual Fine and Performing Arts 2007-08 Concert Schedule o Concert Series of 2007-08 has been announced by Dawn © Roger Williams Vaughn William's Concerto in A Minor for Oboe and Strings Boren, director of resort services for Shell Point Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. (with soloist Judy Christy, principal oboist) and Beethoven's Retirement Community. This series will feature five With over 18 Gold and Platinum albums to his credit, Symphony #4 in B Flat Major, Opus 60. concerts including: Roger Williams is the greatest selling pianist of all time and • Roger Williams — Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. £1 has been named "King of the Arpeggios." His show-stopping Christopher Parkening & Jubilant Sykes • Preservation Hall Jazz Band — Thursday, Jan. 17 at piano magic delights audiences around the globe. Williams March 27, 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. burst onto the popular music scene in 1955 when he record- Christopher Parkening is celebrated as one of the world's © • The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra — Thursday, ed the only piano instrumental to ever have reached #1 on the preeminent virtuosos of the classical guitar. The New York Z Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Billboard Singles Charts, "Autumn Leaves." Williams fol- Times described his playing as "so intelligent, sensitive and • Christopher Parkening & Jubilant Sykes — lowed with more million-selling records, including "Born adept that one can forget everything but the music." Jubilant Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. Free," "The Impossible Dream," "Almost Paradise," and Sykes, a classically trained baritone, has created a diverse • Kirk Whipple & Marilyn Morales performing with "Lara's Theme from Dr. Zhivago," only some of his 22 hits and personal approach to singing by bringing a modern fla- e The Unconservatory Festival Orchestra — Thursday, spanning four different decades. vor to classical sounds. Much in demand as a soloist, he has April 17 at 7:30 p.m. performed with some of the world's finest symphonies and "Our residents appreciate the arts and cultural choic- Preservation Hall Jazz Band opera companies including the New York Philharmonic, the es available in our community," said Boren. "Each year, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. Chicago Symphony, Houston Grand Opera and the as we expand our series, it adds to the musical offerings The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Metropolitan Opera. for the residents of Shell Point and the surrounding area. Our line up this year includes a broad array of musical . Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the styles and should prove to be quite popular." heart of New Orleans' French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Kirk Whipple & Marilyn Morales performing with Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The band has traveled worldwide The Unconservatory Festival Orchestra Tickets for the concerts are $25 each, or a season tick- spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form April 17,7:30 p.m. et of all five concerts can be purchased for $100, a sav- of New Orleans Jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall As a duo, pianists/composers Kirk Whipple and Marilyn ings of $25. Tickets are currently on sale. To purchase or Lincoln Center, for British Royalty or the King of tickets or receive additional information about the con- Morales have performed at venues throughout the United cert series, please call 239-454-2067 for payment infor- Thailand, this music embodies a joyful, timeless spirit. States, Europe, Costa Rica, Spain, and throughout the mation on individual or group packages. Caribbean. They have recorded a number of CDs, appeared The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra on television and radio, and published a book of one Shell Point Retirement Community is a continuing Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. piano/four hand holiday arrangements for beginning pianists, care retirement community located in Fort Myers off The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra is increasingly rec- entitled "Christmas Treasures." Their program includes: I Summerlin Road, just two miles before the Sanibel ognized as one of the top regional orchestras in the United Bach's Concerto in C Major for Two Pianos and Strings, and causeway. Shell Point is a nationally recognized leader States. Under the baton of Jorge Mester, music director/con- Saint-Saens' Carnival of the Animals. in the retirement industry. ductor, this concert will include Respighi's The Birds, o & g S3 Sanibel Bike Club speaks to Rotarians The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club has been doubling in 1976 from Lindgren Boulevard to Bailey's was the up on their activities since the beginning of the month foundation for our shared-use pathway system." From and consequently we have a little delay in getting some the humble beginning of three women with vision and of the club information in print in a timely fashion. So $10,000, we all now can enjoy the extended 23 miles of much to do, in so little time. shared-use paths. These pathways are can be counted as On Oct. 19, Patty Souza and Tom Sorbel of the part of Sanibel's Crown Jewels. They promote a healthy Sanibel Bicycle Club were our guest speakers. They both lifestyle, they relieve some of our traffic woes, they pro- came in civilian clothes and therefore almost unrecog- vide a non-polluting form of transportation and they nizable as bonafided members of the bike club. They show off the beauty of our island in a closeup and per- weren't wearing their more familiar yellow t-Shirts and sonal manner. smart looking bike helmets. Now boasting a membership Tom spoke about some of the projects that the bike around 260 bikers and friends, the bike club is constant- club would like to see the city accomplish in the next few ly on the move. They have been instrumental in lobbying years in regard to the shared-use pathways. The city had for and following through on many levels with improv- a fairly state of the arts Citizens Path in the 1970s, but ing the shared-use paths system on Sanibel. This is Pedal that infrastructure has detereated to the point now where Power at it's best. Dedicated to their mission of improvements must be made. Improvements to the path- "Promoting the enjoyment of bicycling for recreation, way along Perwinkle Way have been accomplished over transportation and health. Advocate for improvement of the summer. the safety and infrastructure of Sanibel's shared-use path system. Provide an opportunity for bicycle enthusiasts to Source: Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club socialize together." SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER Patty Souza, right, from the Sanibel Bicycle Club Our islands seem to have been blessed with a number addresses the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club last month of citizens with foresight and determination for protect- ing the environment while enhancing our daily life-style while Tom Sorbel listens. experience. Patty said, "The creation of the Citizens Path DDWS approves $119,000 refuge budget

The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society (DDWS) Board of Directors recently approved a budget of $119,000 for refuge improvements and programs in 2008. Upcoming funded expenses and proj- ects will include: • a cooperative project with the refuge to build an overlook at the second pond, a popular spot for birders and photographers to collect along Wildlife Drive • at least seven environmental education and biology interns • school group transportation to the refuge for envi- ronmental education programs • the purchase of a manatee skeleton for education programs • plant identification markers on the trails and inter- pretative signage in the Education Center butterfly gar- den • informational publications • the volunteer program • special environmental events • biological equipment "With severe budget cuts hurting the refuge today, it becomes increasingly more crucial that financial sup- port comes from the public sector," said DDWS President Jim Sprankle. "We are square behind the refuge, but our support depends upon the generosity of the local community and visitors who realize the importance of maintaining wildlife habitat." DDWS is a non-profit, friends-of-the-refuge organi- zation that built and supports the refuge's Education Center. * To join DDWS and become a friend of the refuge, stop in at the Education Center, call 239-472-1100 ext. 233 or visit SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER. www.dingdarlingsociety.org. Financial support from "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society will make the refuge's popular pond overlook safer and more visitor-friendly. Clowns, cake and 40 years of island conservation n The Sanibel-Captiva-Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will be celebrating its 40th birthday on Friday, Nov. 9 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the SCCF Nature Center, located on Sanibel-Captiva Road. All islanders are invited to the celebration. The cost is $10 per person and it's an adults-only party, please. I The SCCF Nature Center parking lot and deck will be trans- n © formed into a magical Big Kids' Birthday Party, alive with the music, l-l! t\\ inkling lights, birthday treats and the sound of dancing feet. Music H will be provided by the Orlando-based Landsharks, who have opened for Jimmy Buffett and The Beach Boys. The Landsharks c have a fantastic repertoire and have played throughout the United I States, Europe and in the Caribbean-. 63 Special-edition SCCF birthday cupcakes, provided by caterers Jack and Michael Elias, will be served with a super-special flavor of © SCCF ice cream, being designed by Captiva's incomparable Queenie. Dine on great casual birthday party fare; refreshments include beer, wine, sodas and water. Don't forget to get your birth- day party hat and noisemaker to get in the mood! IMPORTANT NOTE: There will be no parking at SCCF. Parking will be available at the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and The Sanibel School. Shuttle © o buses will carry partygoers from the parking lots to the Nature 1 Center. The cost is $10 per person and reservations are requested. Please call 427-2329 for reservations and if you have any questions. SCCF deeply appreciates the support of party sponsors Mimi and Tom Adams, Linda and Wayne Boyd, Fran and Hugh Cameron, Janie and Charlie Frese, Phyllis and Ron Gibson, Tina and Bill Hillebrandt, Mike Kelly, Deborah and John La Gorce, Nancy and Tom Lagan, June and Hal Patinkin, Robbie and Geoff Roepstorff, Lucy and Paul Roth, Donna and John Schubert, Martha and Rick 3 Siders, Shirley and Dean Skaugstad, Sallie Soule, Starr and Jack re SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER N Thomas, Linda and Tom Uhler, Nanelle Wehmann, and Bob Wigley CD and Ann Moran. Special thanks to Caloosa Tent & Rental for help- Betsy Eidem, left, Diane Reiser and Dominique Eidem will be re clowning around at SCCF's Big 40th Birthday Party. ing SCCF celebrate their 40th anniversary. GB Sanibel - Captiva TS ig for everyone. 63 73 CD h3 © Fall Pet Fest coming Saturday To Go Fort Dodge Animal Health is sponsoring the Seventh The goal of the event is to increase awareness about the Annual Fall Pet Fest, hosted by Lee County Animal vast number of orphaned pets in Lee County and Southwest What Services, this Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Florida. The Fest will offer a variety of educational oppor- Fall Pef Fest The event, held at Animal Services' shelter (5600 tunities, such as pet care and dog training demonstrations as Banner Drive in Fort Myers) will benefit the Lee County well as lots of fun for pet owners and their pets. When Animal Care Trust Fund and the community's homeless This is the largest yearly gathering of shelters and res- Saturday, Nov. 3 pets. cues from the tri-county area with hundreds of pets avail- as Highlights of the event include: able for adoption. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Pets for adoption In 2006, more than 30,000 pets ended up in local shel- Where • Pet contests with prizes, including Best Costume, ters in Southwest Florida. Due to pet overpopulation and a n Dancing with the Dogs and more lack of available homes, more than 15,000 of these animals Lee County Animal Services • Dog Fashion Show were euthanized. Lee County Animal Services would like 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers o • Flyball, Agility & Dog Training Demos to see every available home filled by a shelter animal. n • Vendor Marketplace including pet products, pet For more information about the Fall Pet Fest, the Animal For more information photographers, food & more Care Trust Fund or pets for adoption, call Lee County 239-432-2083 • Games & Music Animal Services at 239-432-2083 or visit www.LeeLostPets.com • Raffle & Silent Auction www.LeeLostPets.com. • $10 coupons for nationally registered Microchip Pet IDs Bailey, Andrews honored at RE/MAX For the month of has knowledge and experi- Andrews is a recipient of the RE/MAX International September, Mary Lou Bailey ence that others simply don't. Platinum and Lifetime Achievement Awards. He has also was honored by RE/MAX of More importantly, her clients been inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame. the Islands as their top Sales understand that she knows "Chuck and I have been friends for over 25 years," Associate while Chuck how to draw from her experi- Corace added. "We both began our real estate careers at Andrews was named their top ence and knowledge to their another island real estate company where I was in charge marketing associate. benefit." of training. I've often told Chuck he is highly successful Bailey is a well known Bailey is a member of the in spite of my training... not because of it. He truly island Realtor and resident. Sanibel & Captiva Islands knows the meaning of 'service' and his clients appreci- She moved to Sanibel from Association of Realtors, the ate his ability. We at RE/MAX are proud to be associat- Minnesota in 1978 and began Florida Association of ed with him." her career in real estate here Realtors and the National Andrews is originally from Ashtabula, Ohio. He grad- in 1983. Association of Realtors. She uated from Ohio State University after attending on Bailey "Mary Lou has established has served on multiple com- Andrews sports scholarship for golf. Andrews has been consis- herself as a top Realtor con- mittees for the local Realtor tently honored by RE/MAX International as a top agent sistently every year for almost 25 years," said Art association and has been on the Board of Directors mul- every year since joining their network in 1990. Corace, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX of the Islands. "She tiple times.

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Action 4 Wheel Drive • Fresh Aire Solutions of Southwest Florida •mmtm Evergilgs 18th Annual Signature Chefs Obituary 08 C Thomas Edwin Kiddoo, Jr. family friend Charley Ball said. "Or you On Oct. 24, 2007, Tom Kiddoo passed can donate funds at Bank of the auction set for Nov. 17 away from complications of Myelofibrosis. Islands for Tom." Gala evening benefits March of Dimes Born Nov. 19, 1941 in Chicago, III., Tom Nancy Kiddoo had left her job at A special evening featuring the "Pirates graduated from Bloom Township High Sandalfoot Condominiums to take care of of Punta Rassa" will unfold on Saturday, School in Chicago Heights in 1963. A her husband. Nov. 17 at the Sanibel Harbour Resort & member of Zeta Psi fraternity, he was a Karen Bell also stopped by the ,0 Spa, located at 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive Dartmouth alumnus. After college, he Bloodmobile to do her part. in Ft. Myers. became an officer in the United States "I'm here to support Tom," she said. I The gala evening begins at 6:30 p.m. and Navy, serving as an engineer on the USS "He's a great guy and he needs our help. © will feature fine food, executive chefs, local Midway and completing tours of duty dur- That's the great thing about this community celebrities as well as live and silent auctions. ing the Vietnam War. — we are there for the person who needs it, Some of the participating restaurants include In 1969, he moved to Jamestown, N.Y. and that's what I'm doing. I'm there for Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, The Sandy where he was an entrepreneur, a distin- him, so hopefully, other people will be Butler, Gasparilla's Grill, Patio 33, guished school teacher and a vice principal. also." 0 University Grill, Dwyers and Biddies. Then in 2000, Tom and his devoted wife, Elaine Smith, a customer service rep Nancy, became valued residents of Sanibel, with Bank of the Islands, is a friend of H Each chef prepares one or two specialties — ranging from appetizers to main courses where Tom was active in the community Nancy's friend. "We are a small communi- to desserts — in sampling portions for and Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal ty that's known for its generosity," Smith guests to enjoy. The chefs strive to outdo one Church. He served as the manager/caretak- commented. "It would be nice if everyone another in competition for the coveted er at Chelsea Place on West Gulf Drive. would open up their hearts and help." I Epicurean and People' Choice Awards. Each of the chef's Pirate-themed food stations will Tom shared his love and sense of humor Tom is survived by his wife, Nancy J. be judged for the "Best Decorated" Award. with all he met. He will be remembered as Kiddoo; a sister — Martha K. Bermingham Olivia and Bernardo Munoz will speak briefly before the live auction about their tiny a loving husband, father, grandfather and and her husband, Dick; a brother — baby, Lilie, who was born weighing only 11 ounces. They will talk about Lilfe's struggle friend. He loved his motorcycle and was a William T. Kiddoo and his wife, Becky; his to live and how, today, they are grateful to be looking forward to her second birthday. devoted Christian. son — Thomas E. Kiddoo III, his wife, March of Dimes medical breakthroughs have helped Lilie, and thousands of premature Over the years, Tom made many friends Julie, and their children, Charlie and Catie; babies like her, survive.. on the island, and these friends jumped and daughter — Martha K. Krieg, her hus- right in to help in any way they could — band, Kurt, and their children, Hannah and The spectacular live auction, hosted by Stacey Deffenbaugh, NBC news anchor, fea- Max; a step-daughter — Jayne E. Marsh, tures high-end restaurant packages, trips, jewelry and much more. Tickets to the 18th medical coverage for his bone marrow dis- ease was not covered by Medicare. her husband,. Charles, and their children, © Annual 2007 Signature Chefs Auction are $ 125 each or a table for 10 for $ 1,250. For more Andrew, Megan, Mitchell, Matthew and information, please call Tara Howe, Community Director at 239-433-3463 or go to Two days before he died, the Lee Adam; and a step-son — Christopher, his www.signaturechefauction.com. Proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes campaign to Memorial Health System Bloodmobile was wife, Adrianne, and their children, Haley S- fight birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. on Sanibel where many of those friends and Zackary. © The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve donated blood for his account; he needed the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. blood every three days. A memorial service was held at Saint Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community servic- Postal worker Laura Hesse, a long-time Michael & All Angels on Sunday, Oct. 28. 3 es, education, and advocacy to save babies and in 2003 launched a campaign to address friend of Tom and Nancy, proudly donned In lieu of flowers, donations may be 08 the increasing rate of premature birth. the "Drain Your Vein" t-shirt she received made in his memory to the Sanibel Public For more information, visit the March of Dimes website at marchofdimes.com or its for her efforts as a donor. "[Tom's] in dis- Library, 770 Dunlap Road, Sanibel, FL Spanish website at nacersano.org. tress," she said, "and he needs island sup- 33957. port. When people get into situations where The Thomas E. Kiddoo Jr. Trust, estab- they need community support, they get it. lished to help with Tom's medical expenses, That's one of the unique things about is still in place. 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Sanibel called Video Biography, a business that creates Farst has spent his time on Sanibel mostly in underwa- If you have been receiving mail from Video Biography • video legacies of their client's lives. Their motto is ter caves and shipwrecks, video documenting for dive mag- for a while and have wanted to see their work, here is a "Everyone has a story... it's time to share yours." azines and on expeditions with National Geographic mag- chance to experience Video Biography's creativity first Ire Founded by Rusty Farst, a 27-year Sanibel resident, his azine. With all of his experience of shooting underwater hand. We are inviting the entire island to "Billy Kirkland's team of media experts integrates camera production and documentaries, Rusty decided to take on dry land and cre- Birthday Matinee," featuring a video legacy of Billy pro- computer technology to create a personalized legacy that ate a company where his expertise with a video camera and duced by Video Biography. This occasion is taking place on H his love of people would prove to be a win-win for his pas- the entire family can enjoy and treasure. Sunday, Nov. 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Sanibel Community e "We are the only company locally who offers such a sion of film. House. 2 service," said Farst. "We combine personalized interviews "Although I will travel to just about anywhere required To contact Video Biography or Rusty Farst, please call with the client's archived footage and pictures, to produce to bring back a story, I most enjoy the people right here on 239-994-4104 or visit their website at www.yourvideolega- a family heirloom. Just imagine your unborn great-grand- Sanibel," he added. "These are the people I know, trust and cy.com. children watching your life story unfold before them. This appreciate. Sharing ones life story is an intimate experi- o is a way to pass knowledge, love and wisdom to all our ence, and I applaud those courageous and wise enough to II cr

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Gurrent For News & / South Lee SAMKI I <\l'll\ V SHOPPER'S GUIDE Information. Messenger CHARLOTTE Shopping Guide CcvptLvo, CHRONICLE BREEZE Real Estate NEWSPAPERS Marketer COASTAL 239-574-11 TO HOMES www. breezenewspapers. com V© RLR Investments buys PH 2008 beach parking permits r- Royal Shell Vacations o Special to the REPORTER deal includes the former Barrier Island 8 Pharmacy building located at 1456 on sale now at Sanibel P.D. RLR Investments, LLC, a privately- Periwinkle Way, the former Brew Pub owned real estate investment company located at 1547 Periwinkle Way and three with offices in Wilmington, Ohio and condominium warehouse units in Sunset Beach and boat ramp parking permits for the year 2008 are currently on sale at the 0 Sanibel, recently acquired the stock and Plaza, Fort Myers, the location of the off- Sanibel Police Department, located at 800 Dunlop Road. They are open Monday o real property of Royal Shell Vacations, site laundry plant. through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Inc. and its affiliated entities for an On Sanibel, the new Royal Shell Fees are as follows: undisclosed amount of money. The deal Welcome Center, located at the 1547 closed on Oct. 26. Periwinkle address, was recently com- Resident "A" $10 The deal includes the corporate stock pleted after major renovations by the Restricted "BR" $ 10 non-resident property owner of Royal Shell Vacations, Inc., Quality 1 Bacik's. Royal Shell Vacations is current- Restricted "B" Guest Linen Services, Inc. and Royal ly in the process of moving into that $ 80 non-resident Shell Property Management, Inc. The building in preparation for the upcoming Restricted "C" $ 80 resident/non-resident Royal Shell companies employ 31 peo- season. Resident "A/C" $90 resident ple, have offices on Sanibel and Captiva The new Preferred Properties Real Restricted "B/C" $ 90.aon-resident property owner and service close to 400 owner rental Estate office will be located in 1456 $160 non-resident contracts on Sanibel and Captiva Island. Periwinkle. That building is currently In addition to Royal Shell Vacations, under renovation and nearly complete. ;%yjaent<;an be made by cash, personal checkkmoney order or creditcard. The 2007 Royal Shell Property Management, Inc. Preferred Properties is evaluating its new bea^fejtermits will expire on Nov. 30. V manages property associations on both team of realtors for the Sanibel office. , "Vfehicie information is required for all purchases, :j id|ntificatioB, Sanibel and Captiva. Combined annual "We are excited about having a i.e. non-resident property owners are required to show-'tihew revenue for the entities exceeded Sanibel office with visibility and expo- $16,500,000 in 2006. Strong projections sure," DeLuca added. "It has a lot of Sai#e|an "We are very excited to be a part of the be completed in February. At that time, answer period at the end of the seminar, RLR group of companies. Royal Shell real estate rentals and sales will operate which will last approximately an hour. This When was our creation and has been a part of out of the same office on Captiva. The will provide an open forum to discuss con- Saturday, Nov. 4 our family for over a decade. The deci- office has additional room for growth and cerns about our water quality with one who Shotgun start 9 a.m. sion to join forces with RLR was solidi- will also serve as RLR's corporate head- personally identifies, researches and evalu- fied once we met the Roberts family and quarters. ates the same. Where their staff. We then realized they shared The newly-acquired Royal Shell real Please plan to attend and hear the latest the same core values as us and this would estate will compliment RLR's current information on this very important and Sanibel Community Church be a great opportunity not only for Royal holdings on the islands, which include timely topic. Sanibel Community Church is Fellowship Hall Shell and our family, but also for our Tahitian Gardens, The Villages Shops, located at 1740 Periwinkle Way, next to employees, owners and guests." The Old Sanibel Shoppes, Tarpon Bay Jerry's. Both Baciks will remain on board Center, Town Center and The Island under long-term consulting agreements. Grocery. According to DeLuca, "We don't plan on RLR is the national real estate invest- changing anything as far as the day to day ment company of the Ralph L. Roberts operations are concerned. The way this family. RLR's holdings include ware- 'Water Flowing Together' premiers deal works is with Randy and Kim's houses, shopping centers, hospitality expertise and their current team in place. properties. Roberts is also the founder of They have been a pleasure to work with R & L Carriers, Inc., one of the largest this Sunday at The Schoolhouse and we seem to share a common vision to privately-owned, national LTL trucking Gulfshore Ballet announces a venue change for the premier of the documentary film grow the business. There is tremendous companies. "Water Flowing Together." This Sunday, Nov. 4, the film will be shown for the first time in opportunity ahead of us." Southwest Florida at The Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel. The real estate being purchased in the A documentary by Gwendolen Cates, the film honors the life and incredible 24 year long career of retired New York City Ballet principal dancer Jock Soto. Recently purchased by PBS television, the film is scheduled to air nationally in April of 2008. The San Francisco Chronicle film review raved, '"Water Rowing Together' is an exqui- site documentary." A rich tapestry of breathtaking performance and rehearsal footage, per- Nov. 15 lecture to focus on sonal interviews and old family photos, the film is an engrossing cinematic portrait of a remarkable personal journey; a career well spent and a life still evolving. Both Soto and Cates will be present for the Gulfshore Ballet premier. A "Meet The Estuaries and Everglades Stars" cocktail reception will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., with the film screening at 7 p.m. fol- A lecture based on the lowed by a question-and-answer session with Soto and Cates. We are pleased to announce Everglades/Estuaries Essentials that Bank of the Islands, a longtime supporter of the school, has agreed to be the Gold White Paper has been scheduled for 8 Principal's Star Sponsor for the benefit premiere of "Water Rowing Together." Producer's p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15 at BIG Circle Sponsor, the Gabriel Foundation, will host the "Meet The Stars" cocktail reception. Arts Schein Hall. Admission to the Tickets are $125 per person and patron sponsorships are still available at several levels. For event is $5 per person. additional information, call Gulfshore Ballet at 590-6191. The presentation will be given by Dr. Tom Van Lent — the Everglades Foundation's chief scientist — and is based on the Everglades/Estuaries Essentials White Paper, which has RED DIAMOND REALTY, INC. been two years in the making. Virtually every significant environ- PROPERTY MANAGEMENT mental organization in South Florida NORTH FORT MYERS RENTALS has participated in the preparation of this paper. 2Bd/lBa...... 2740 Winona 1st Month Free., $575/Mo. Following Van Lent's presenta- tion, there will be a question-and- lBd/lBa...... 2738 Winona 1st Month Free $600/Mo. answer session with a panel com- prised of Dr. Van Lent; Dr. Betty 2Bd/lBa...,,..548 W. San Diego.. $600/Mo. Grizzle, a wildlife ecologist on the 2Bd/2Ba...,..7685EbsonDr Furnished $700/Mo. Foundation staff; and Rae Ann Wessel, SCCF Natural Resource SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER SEASONAL RENTALS Policy Director. Dr. Thomas Van Lent For further information about this lBd/lBa Condo -Ft Myers and other upcoming events and workshops at BIG ARTS, to purchase tickets or to sign up for workshops, stop by BIG ARTS, located at 900 Dunlop Road in Sanibel, call 239- FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: 395-0900, e-mail [email protected] or log on to www.bigarts.org. AL GIACALONE (239) 246-9055 13 Sports Report your news to THE REPORTER: island-reporter.com 8 C.A.S.T. fishing event returns this weekend C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation (C.A.S.T.) announces the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame legendary angler I end of the 2007 season with a Cape Coral tournament, Art Pasley. a sponsored by-Dolphin Boats, to be held this Saturday, Nov. Frank Muto, Realmark Realty Group's Harbour Master, To Go © 3 at the Cape Harbour Marina beginning at 8 a.m. will oversee the Marina as Chef Bill Mann of Pignoli serves I* Thirty disabled and special needs children from The breakfast to the children and volunteers. Les Achilles of Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida and the surround- Venture Out will supply captains and bait for the day. What ing area will fish with the pros, enjoying a free rod and reel, Executive Chef Todd Johnson, Ralph Centalonza and Jeff C.A.S.T. Foundation Fishing Tournament tackle box, hat and t-shirt before boarding boats with local Gately of Rumrunners will be prepare lunch for kids and captains, guides and boaters. volunteers upon arrival back to shore. The Banana-Bay When After a day of fishing and lunch, participants will attend Tour Company will be offering guided boat rides following the awards ceremony to receive an award plaque including the event. Saturday, Nov. 3 o a picture with their captain for the day. A fund-raising auction will take place on Friday, Nov. 2 8 a.m. start The event exposes children who might not otherwise at 7 p.m. at The Twisted Conch Restaurant, located in Cape aII" have the opportunity to nature and environment. Coral, and is open to the public. Fine art,, jewelry, sports Where a "This is a reminder of the simple things that every kid memorabilia and fishing gear will be up for auction, includ- Cape Harbour Marina enjoys - the smiles are priceless," said Karl Zimmerman, ing an original piece from John Allan Jewelry Designs. Cape Coral owner of Dolphin Boats and sponsor of three previous Weekend getaways from Holiday Inn on Ft. Myers Beach, O C.A.S.T events in 2007. dinner at Matzaluna and artwork from Pam Broderson will For more information Zimmerman and the C.A.S.T kids will be joined by go to the highest bidder. Those interested in donating items s FLW Tour angler and motivational speaker Clay Dyer, tour- should contact Sandy Kostick at 239-579-0114. Sandy Kostick — 239-579-0114 ing professional of the ESPN Redfish Cup Al Keller and Local links lovers ready for Register now for a- Youth Rec Basketball 8 n Come join the fun and excitement with-tfee Sanibel N Optimist Golf 4 Kids Outing ft Recreation Center's Youth Basketball 'League." The This year marks the Fourth Annual Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club is an all-volunteer, not- league gives kids die opportunity to learn die game, n Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club Golf 4 for-profit, 501 (c)(3) in which all funds go directly to better hone in on skills and haye.fttn playT Kids Outing, which will take place the lives of children in our community. ing with friends. Youth* sports also during the weekend of Nov. 3 and 4. If you wish to contribute or sponsor a hole, please call provide social development for The event begins with a reception Richard McCurry at 472-5944 or Randy Carson at 472- children including teamwork, on Saturday, Nov. 3 between 3 and 0836. For ticket sales, please contact Dan Alton at 472- sportsmanship' and meeting 5:30 p.m. at Ellington's Jazz Bar & 3861 or Stan Howard at 472-0836. new people. • " I Restaurant, located on East Gulf ^Registration- is ctsre Drive. Guests will enjoy a day of Source: Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club underway and will end* smooth live jazz, gourmet hors d'oeu- Thinly,, Nay. f^^^ vres, premium bar and the excitement runs from late'November to of a live and silent auction, followed To Go February, withbteaks'for- by a premier dinner special. days.i|ieleagH]&is * This elegant day is included in the golf package. What However, it will be offered to the public for a $20 entrance I fee. Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club Golf 4 Kids Outing To. sign up, apataat needs tagof a- The following morning, Sunday, Nov. 4, the games will 4 HaiFs Finance f)ept. o ~ begin at the Beachview Golf & Tennis Club, located at When For more """'^"f 1100 Parview Drive. Registration runs from 7 to 9:45 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4 with a shotgun start beginning at 9 a.m. in this Foursome Shotgun start 9 a.m. re Handicap format. The outing includes a continental break- fast, golf cart, golfer's goody bag with free snacks, along Where beer and soda on the course. Throughout the course, there will be a variety of betting Beachview Golf & Tennis Club holes to challenge your skills, such as "Beat The Pro" and 1100 Parview Drive "Hole In One" contests. The day will come to a close with a delicious premium buffet, awards and a raffle. Golfers Tickets are invited to bring guests to join in the afternoon fun for Dan Alton — 472-3861 an additional $30. The cost for this all-inclusive, two-day Stan Howard — 472-0836 event is $100 per person. All are welcome. Please Watch Two soccer races tied with two For Manatees weeks remaining In the highly antici- Sanibel Youth Soccer pated U-10 showdown between FC Dallas and Current Standings PC United, United jumped out to an early U-15 Division 2-0 lead in the first half. Team Sponsor Points The determined Dallas Crew Congress Jewelers 7 team, however, stormed Rapids Lazy Flamingo 7 Wear polarized sunglasses. back in the second half Look for the manatee's snout, to take a 3-2 victory U-12 Division over the previously Team Sponsor Points back, tail, or flipper in the water. undefeated DC squad. Galaxy Prime Financial 11 Call 1-800-DEAL-FMR *FMR or Both teams are now Red Bulls Dr. Aulino 10 tied for first place and Revolution Sanibel Air Cond. 7 use VHP Channel 16 If you spot virtually assured to Wizards Zurbriggen Financial 6 art injured manatee. meet in the final cham- Don't discard trash into the water. pionship game on U-10 Division Saturday, Nov. 17. Team Sponsor Points Stay In deep water channels. In the second game, DC United Sanibel Home Bldrs. 12 Avoid running your motor over much improved Chivas FC Dallas Sanctuary Isl. Electric 12 USA battled Toronto Toronto FC Sotheby's Int'l Realty 7 seagrass beds. FC to a 2-2 tie. Chivas USA Bank of the Islands Look, but don't touch. Please In the U-12 Division, Real Salt Lake Hungry Heron 0 the Galaxy cling to a don't feed manatees. one point lead after a 3- Win = 3 points; Tie = 1 point; Loss = 0 points Watch for posted speed zone 3 tie with the Revolution and a 6-4 and sanctuary signs. win over the Wizards. The Red Bulls moved Save the Manatee^CIub into second place by 1-800-432 JOIN (5646) virtue of close-fought victories over both the Revolution and Wizards. 500 N. Maitlnnd Ave. With just two games remaining, each of the four teams Maitlmul, FL 32751 is capable of securing a berth in the championship game. The older U-15 teams split games last week, with the ururw.savethemanatee.org Crew prevailing 4-3 on Tuesday and the Rapids scoring a convincing 6-2 victory on Friday. The two teams remain OPERATE WITH CARE tied and renew their rivalry again this Friday. Police Beat Report your news to THE REPORTER: island-reporter.com

The police blotter contains public infor- Equipment violation observed two Iguanas approximately three unable to locate an Iguana and did not find mation obtained from the Sanibel Police Tarpon Bay Road 2 feet long sitting at the edge of the water near evidence of burrows. Department, the Lee County Sheriff's West Gulf Drive 1 some sawgrass. Police were called to a Middle Gulf Drive Office and the Lee County Jail booking log. Police were called to a Periwinkle Way business on Oct. 28 after a complainant Arrests made are suspicions of crime(s) Animal complaints business on Oct. 25 after a complainant reported an Iguana on the property. Upon committed. All persons are innocent until reported two bobcats near the dumpsters arriving at the scene, the officer observed a proven guilty in a court of law. Police were called to a Buckthome Lane behind a restaurant. Upon arriving at the green Iguana approximately four to five feet Arrests residence on Oct. 22 after a complainant scene, the officer was unable to locate the long sitting in a tree near the rear of the hotel. reported two Iguanas on the golf course near bobcats. No evidence of burrows was found. the seventh hole. Upon arriving at the scene, Police were called to a Periwinkle Way Police were called to a Serenity Lane res- Craig Bethell, 50, of La Center, Wa. the officer observed two Iguanas approxi- residence on Oct. 26 after a complainant idence on Oct. 28 after a complainant report- was charged Oct. 26 with consumption mately two feet long running towards the reported two Iguanas in her backyard. The ed an alligator on his property. Upon arriving and/or possession of an open container. nearest palm tree. complainant stated that both Iguanas were at the scene, the officer observed a three foot Stephen Leonetti, 48, of Sanibel was Police were called to a Middle Gulf Drive approximately two feet long and green in alligator underneath a vehicle. Upon being charged Oct. 26 with consumption and/or residence on Oct. 22 after a complainant color. She did not discover evidence of bur- approached, the alligator retreated into the possession of an open container. reported two Iguanas in her backyard. One rows but has a small dog and is afraid of the water. Jose Hernandez, 37, of 19144 Murcott Iguana was approximately two and a half feet Iguanas. Police were called to an Angel Drive res- Drive in Fort Myers, was charged Oct. 26 long and the other was approximately five Police were called to a Periwinkle Way idence on Oct. 28 after a complainant report- with consumption and/or possession of an feet long. Both Iguanas were green in color residence on Oct. 26 after a complainant ed a burrow near the front door of a neigh- open container. and ran into the Sanibel River upon being reported two Iguanas on his property. The bor's residence. Upon arriving at the scene, approached. There was no evidence of bur- complainant stated that one Iguana was on the officer observed a burrow, which could rows in the area. his dock and the other was in a tree. Upon have been made by an Iguana or a turtle. Traffic Citations Police were called to a Par View Drive arriving at the scene, the officer observed one Police were called to a Periwinkle Way residence on Oct. 22 after a complainant Iguana on the dock and did not find evidence residence on Oct. 29 after a complainant Ran stop sign reported two Iguanas in his backyard. The of burrows. reported two Iguanas on her property. Upon Periwinkle Way 1 Iguanas are burrowing and undermining the Police were called to a Wulfert Road res- arriving at the scene, the officer observed an Tarpon Bay Road 1 embankment of the property underneath two idence on Oct. 26 after a complainant report- Iguana approximately four feet long sitting in WulfertRoad 1 large trees. ed an alligator in his swimming pool. Upon a tree. The other Iguana had left the area. Police were called to a Middle Gulf Drive arriving at the scene, officers observed a two Police were called to a Rabbit Road resi- Unlawful speed residence on Oct. 23 after a complainant .and a half foot alligator in the complainant's dence on Oct. 29 after a complainant report- Sanibel Captiva Road 1 reported an alligator, approximately two feet pool. The alligator was captured and trans- ed an Iguana in his backyard. Upon arriving long, on her property. Upon arriving at the ported to Tarpon Bay Road before being at the scene, the officer observed an Iguana No passing zone violation scene, the officer was unable to locate the released into the Sanibel River. approximately five feet long, which retreated Sanibel Captiva Road 1 alligator. Police were called to a Middle Gulf Drive into nearby foliage. Police were called to a West Gulf Drive residence on Oct. 27 after a complainant Police were called to a Violet Court resi- Failure to obey traffic control device residence on Oct. 23 after a complainant reported an alligator in her backyard. Upon dence on Oct. 29 after a complainant report- Sanibel Captiva Road 3 reported a Nile Monitor lizard on her proper- arriving at the scene, the officer observed an ed two Iguanas on her property. Upon arriv- Causeway Road 1 ty. The complainant observed a lizard alligator approximately six to seven feet ing at the scene, the officer observed one West Gulf Drive 3 approximately three feet long, was dark in long. Upon being approached, the alligator" Iguana approximately five feet long and one CasaYbelRoad 2 color and had no spikes along its back. Upon retreated into the water. Iguana approximately three feet long at the Bowman's Beach Road 1 arriving at the scene, the officer was unable Police were called to a Donax Street resi- intersection of Violet Court and West Gulf Dixie Beach Boulevard 1 to locate a lizard and did not find evidence of dence on Oct. 28 after a complainant report- Drive in the bushes. No evidence of burrows burrows. ed a Nile Monitor lizard across the street was found. Failure to yield at a four-way stop Police were called to a Middle Gulf Drive from her property. The complainant stated Police were called to a Middle Gulf Drive Middle Gulf Drive 1 residence on Oct. 23 after a complainant that the lizard was approximately five feet residence on Oct. 29 after a complainant West Gulf Drive 1 reported three Iguanas in her backyard. Upon long, dark in color and had a pointy face. reported an alligator on her property. Upon arriving at the scene, the officer observed Upon arriving at the scene, the officer was arriving at the scene, the officer observed a Improper left turn three Iguanas between two and four feet unable to locate a lizard and did not find evi- three foot alligator near the edge of a pond. Periwinkle Way 1 long. A possible burrow was also discovered. dence of burrows. Upon being approached, the alligator retreat- Police were called to a Middle Gulf Drive Police were called to a Donax Street resi- ed into the water. Following too closely residence on Oct. 25 after a complainant dence on Oct. 28 after a complainant report- Periwinkle Way 1 reported two Iguanas near her property. ed an Iguana on a sewall behind her home. Upon arriving at the scene, the officer Upon arriving at the scene, the officer was

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While there are large fully r equipped (showers, toilets, lockers, benches, etc.) bath- o o rooms, there is also a special family bathroom that offers more privacy and convenience for those who have small children, are handicapped or have another need. They even equipped the main bathrooms with toddler 0 sized toilets which will be helpful for those who are still potty training. o> The pool area will have a slide, and splash pad with a o couple of other water play features in the shallow "zero entry" part of the first pool. The shallow access has no raised edges and will make it very easy for those in wheel- chairs to partake in water aerobics classes. There is also a competition pool that will be used by the school for swim meets, practice and for members who wish H to do exercise laps. When the facility first opens, pool hours will be restrict- ed until the number of initial memberships can be assessed. That would allow the City to determine how many life- guards and other staff is necessary for full operation. Another major feature that was requested and voted on by the Council is the high security fence surrounding the pool area. "The police chief advised us to we should increase the height of the fence," said Denham, adding that it would be very difficult for someone to climb over it. "We want to keep the kids safe." Council requested that the fence would be raised from the original six feet to eight. o The technical room which houses the water pumps and u the filters has been significantly upgraded to withstand hur- ricane damage. It has a sand filtering system and was SH equipped with approximately $1 million worth of environ- o p. mental features such as the air chilling system and solar panels to heat the pools. ? ALL PHOTOS IDA VAYNBERG The city also plans to begin scheduling "sneak peek" tours for the members of the community to see their facili- The front desk lobby of the new Sanibel Recreation Center, which will officially open on Dec. 1. ty as it nears completion. In addition, Denham praised the work of the architect "Many communities twice the size of this would be socialize at after school. The room overlooks the preserve, and the contracting team, calling their efforts a "superb proud of a facility like this," he added. has a deck, coffee house-style high tables, a conference job." The facility is located on The Sanibel School's property table, a large flat screen television and a DVD player as Architect Enrique Woodroffe of Woodroffe Corporation and was voter approved, designed with a high focus on well as a staff office with windows to supervise the the area. Architects said that the facility has "a little bit of every- environmental features. The facility also has two multipurpose rooms — one is thing" and that when people will find out that "it is more The front lobby has lots of windows to allow for more "dry" and the other is "wet," which means that it is than just a pool," they will be very excited. natural light to be used instead of electrical, and includes equipped with sinks. Zimomra pointed out that the after- 0) "Everything is flexible," he added. energy efficient casement windows that can help reduce air school program is one of the most popular programs that o Harold Law, head of the building department assigned to a conditioning costs. the center has to offer which is especially convenient for the oversee the construction, said, "It's been a great project. It The new gym has been constructed with a mechanical people who work on the island. Currently the program is went very smoothly. With all the projects you have some divider that will allow the school to continue their regular limited due to the construction of the new center, and it is problems, but we've always been able to correct them or classes on one side that is also equipped with separate bath- run at the pavilion. The addition of the multipurpose rooms take care of them. I'm looking forward to getting it finished rooms, and for the members of the community having will allow instructors and other interested groups to use in the next week or so." access to the other side without interfering. The old build- them for such activities as arts and crafts. ing consisted of a single room gym. "I think the kids and the families when they see this, I The weight room will have almost a $100,000 worth of weight training equipment, and was built with some securi- ty features like solid glass walls that will minimize the need for added staff to supervise its users. It also has a couple of the 30-plus security cameras that were installed throughout the facility. It is located directly behind the front desk and will allow staff members to be able to see if someone needs assistance. Access to the facilities in the building will be via the electronic cards that members will have to scan at the gate installed at the front desk. The dance fitness room will have a mirrored wall on one side and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the tennis courts on the other. The tennis courts overlook a part of the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge and are the only pubic courts that will be available on the island and are equipped with an observa- tion deck that will have white rocking chairs available for those who wish to watch a match or a practice. Perhaps one of the biggest advantages the new facility is going to to offer is the rooms for the after-school programs. The large room is brightly lit with lots of windows and has a beautiful view of the refuge. There is a small service kitchen where snacks will be provided to the children after school. It is divided in half so that it can be used for two purposes simultaneously. Zimomra and Denham pointed out that while there is a fee to attend the program, the City offers a scholarship pro- gram so that everyone regardless their financial need can take advantage of the program. Part of the design was also to include a "teen room" for older children to have a safe place to go and spend time and The splash pool.

This is the "dry" activity room which is adjacent to the "wet" room. The front view of the Recreation Center from the parking lot s JQ Enchanted sand art returns to Sanibel re BylDAVAYNBERG "They sit out there' with their little bread knives and :.vaynberg@breezep,ewspapers.com carve away the sand. They all started as round cylinders," The Parkers were back this year and residents and visi- he added. "It's not vacation to them... they work hard at it." tors once again were able to enjoy their marvelous sandcas- According to Snyder, it took the Parkers approximately tles on one of Sanibel's beautiful beaches. four days to finish their creations. Last Friday, brightly colored sandcastles enchanted the Another couple vacationing here for the first time — Sanibel Arms West beach seascape to the delight of its vis- Vivian and Kent Arrington from Bluefield, W-Va. — were H itors. sitting right next to the sculptures on the beach. C For the past decade, James and Jill Parker have been "1 sell real estate and I've taken lots of pictures," said 22 Vivian Arrington. "I'm trying to figure out how to use them s. drawing visitors to see their unique sculptures here on 85 Sanibel. in my ads. It's been a lot of fun and we've really enjoyed The couple from Atlanta, Ga. compact the sand by mix- watching them as the built the castles. I've never seen any- ing it with a homemade cement-like concoction. After the body build them like that." 2 mixture sets, they begin carving out their masterpieces. The staff at the Sanibel Arms West were glad to have the I Once the sculpture is completed, they spray food coloring sand sculptures back on their beach, hoping that everyone 3 would get the chance to stop by and take a look. cr on the different surfaces to give the sculptures their multi- CD colored flair. "We're happy that the Parkers are joining us again this 'I When the final result is viewed, it is almost impossible ALL PHOTOS JEFF LYSIAK year to do their sand castles for the guest's," added Jeanette to believe that they are made of something as fragile as John and Fay Snyder, visiting from Somers, Conn., Rollins, reservation manager of the property. © sand. admire the five sandcastle sculptures on the beach o In years past, people have reported that the sculptures behind Sanibel Arms West last Friday morning. •PTB had lasted for up to two weeks. This year, they created five sculptures but have been known to make as many as a dozen. Three of the current sculptures were castles, one was a chapel and the last one a lighthouse, James has an affinity for old lighthouses and creates a different one every year. John and Fay Snyder, visitors from Somers, Conn, were marveling at the sculptures and spoke excitedly about the process of making them. re N "They build them back here, because they have to sift all n the sand first before they do it because of the shells on it," a said John Snyder. "Then they put it in molds to start and they pound it down. The guy's going to have a heart attack •a some day pounding." 85 The couple has seen these sculptures for the past three •an years that they have been visiting Sanibel. 2 § Paid Advertisement LET'S TALK Sanibel/Captiva Tide Chart REAL ESTATE November 2-8, 2OO7 Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thur. Presented by Sunrise 6:38am 6:39am 6:39am 6:40am 6:41am 6:42am 6:42am Margie Division Sunset 5:45pm 5:45pm 5:44pm 5:43pm 5:43pm 5:42pm 5:42pm as

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