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Mongol Rally Recap truck tires and massive headlamps. Not in the true spirit of the rally, but he paid the What A Journey! price for it. by James Sprankle When we left later that afternoon to begin the journey, we took a lap around guess I’ll start from the beginning. the race track. One car and a Dneiper Sean and I landed at Heathrow at motorcycle broke down on the track… Iapproximately 11:30 on July 13 and yikes! Then it was off to the Dover ferry hit the ground running. As soon as we port and then to Dunkerque, France. It got through customs, we headed prompt- is important to note that I really had not ly to the car dealership in Norwood driven a stick that much before this (and Green, northwest of London. We picked it didn’t help that I was on the right-hand up the Peugeot 206 s 1.1 litre from the side of the car). By the end of the journey, dealership, bought a set of steel wheels I was a Jedi Master. and headed to London. After a nauseating voyage on the ferry, Thanks to the GPS provided through we arrived on the “continent.” donations from the people of Sanibel, When the road switches from left to we hit our destination of downtown right and your car is English, it can make London in about an hour. After our brief for trying driving conditions, especially stay in London and a nice little party in when attempting to pass a massive truck. Notting Hill, we pointed our compass This would really haunt us in Russia. The southbound to the Goodwood Motor first real night of the rally was spent in Speedway in Chichester, UK. At the Brugge, Brussels, complete with a torren- speedway, there were about 200 other tial rain that would follow us all the way to 1 litre-ish little beasts getting the finish- Russia. ing touches – decals, engines checks, oil Brugge is where I would first try my changes, etc. There was even a guy who hand at driving the beast. After a few laps had a Toyota Tacoma truck he’d imported around the cobblestone, I was set to go to Sean Miller and James Sprankle finished the 2012 Mongol Rally, a 7,000-mile England to from Baltimore that had a lift kit, monster continued on page 28 Mongolia automotive adventure No Child Left On Shore Group Visits Cayo Costa by Jeff Lysiak hanks to the launch of a new educational program, a Haitian TAmerican youth group from Ebenezer Christian Academy in Fort Myers took a cruise from Captiva to Cayo Costa last Friday afternoon. During the three-hour excursion, the group learned about the importance of the nat- ural resources within the Caloosahatchee watershed and the back bay estuary while enjoying the unspoiled beauty of a pristine beach filled with wondrous marine wildlife, great and small. Hosted by environmental educator Richard Finkel, the No Child Left On Shore program is an outreach project of both the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and Captiva Cruises. On A Haitian American youth group from Ebenezer Christian Academy in Fort Myers took part in last week’s No Child Left On Shore program August 3, a group of 31 youngsters, with Richard Finkel and Captiva Cruises. Here, the group poses for a photo on the beach at Cayo Costa. parents and siblings climbed aboard The ways and shared stories about the marine to survive.” He explained how, within group on a short hike around to the west- Santiva and set course for Cayo Costa. life found beneath the waves. the countless acres of sea grasses, oyster ern shoreline, where they searched the During the trip, which sailed through “How many of you have ever played beds and mangrove forests contained in shallow waters for evidence of life under Pine Island Sound, Captiva Pass and the hide-and-seek?” asked Finkel, which result- the waters surrounding Southwest Florida, the sea. Grabbing a handful of sand and Gulf of Mexico en route to the southern ed in nearly everyone raising the hands. marine life is abundant. shells, he pointed out what small organ- coast of Cayo Costa, Finkel engaged them “Well, that’s just what the plankton and After arriving along a remote stretch isms can be found within them. in historic facts about the regional water- smaller fish in these waters do in order of Cayo Costa beachfront, Finkel led the continued on page 3 2 ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 Twilight Talks, which were so popular this season, are being planned. The Sanibel Historical Museum & Village will reopen on November 7, Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is handicap access to all buildings. Admission is $5 for adults 18 and over, members and children under 18 are free. For more information, visit www.sanibelmuseum.com. Community Panel To Meet August 14 he Captiva Community Panel will The Sanibel Historical Museum & Village hopes you enjoy your summer, as they did in the “old days” hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 14, begin- bers,” said board president Alex Werner. working, and always perform with utter T ning at 9 a.m. in the Cone Room in Record-Breaking “Of course, we ask them to continue to professionalism and courtesy to our Chadwick’s Square at South Seas Island support us, as our members are a vital guests – and with a smile, even when the Resort. This meeting is open to all inter- Season For part of the museum. We couldn’t operate work is difficult. I salute them and look ested islanders and the public. without them.” forward to seeing our winter residents Among the meeting’s agenda items: Historical Village Approximately 9,000 guests visited come season. I also thank our year-round • Status report on the Captiva Land the museum, a new high. This number volunteers, the docents who work in the he Sanibel Historical Museum & Development Code approval. represents more than 8,100 adults, summer heat and help us keep the muse- Village has closed its doors for • The panel’s agenda for the 2012-13 almost 800 children, 72 members, and um open as long as we can.” Tthe off-season and will re-open season. 14 people using passes from the Sanibel Two new buildings are heading for on November 7, Wednesdays through • A Captiva Erosion Prevention Public Library. the village this summer: Shore Haven, a Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The District update. “We had hopes to reach these kinds of Sears kit home currently on Bird Lane, last day saw quite a few visitors willing • A Hurricane Preparedness & numbers,” Werner said. “We’re pleased and its caretaker’s cottage. Watch for to bear the heat for their last chance to Response Committee update. and know we’ll do even better next sea- news of this historic move. experience Sanibel history close-up until • Other matters as necessary. son.” In addition, next season’s visitors to November. The next Captiva Community Panel “I thank our many docents and vol- the village can look forward to a continu- Museum memberships reached a new meetings will be held on September 11 unteers, who are the real stars of the ing array of exhibits in each of the seven high this year. and October 9. Information and back- museum,” said museum manager Emilie historic buildings and a special docent- “We are very grateful for our loyal ground documents are available online at Alfino. “They are knowledgeable, hard led tour of the village at 11 a.m. Eight members and welcome our new mem- www.captivacommunitypanel.com.

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Amos Francis, 11, holds one of the shells he collected during the trip The group followed Richard Finkel around to the west side of the island From page 1 No Child Left On Shore

The Santiva anchored in the shallows off Cayo Costa’s southern tip program.” Gabriel said that he first learned of the No Child Left On Shore program through one Michael Cenatus, 10, had fun swimming in the water of the academy’s board members, Jeff Goode, Naima Martial, 4, built her first sandcastle who also took part in At the same time, other members of during the trip the group spent their time playing and the trip to Cayo Costa. frolicking in the water, building sandcas- On the way back to tles and sharing an afternoon of fun and Captiva, Finkel cast a discovery. seine net off the stern “I liked getting to go swimming in the of The Santiva, collect- water… and collecting sea shells,” said ing a few marine life 11-year-old Amos Francis, who has been samples to show the living in the United States for just over a group. In only a few year. “I’ve never done something like this moments, the net filled with an assortment of before.” Members of the group stopped to look for shells on Cayo According to group leader Joseph living things: a puffer- Costa Gabriel of Ebenezer Christian Academy, fish, pinfish, snapper and triggerfish, along they’re going to tell them about this!” most of the children who took part in Additional information about the No last Friday’s trip had never played on the with some seaweed. After providing some interesting facts about each creature, Child Left On Shore initiative, or to beach or collected shells in their lives. become a sponsor of a local Southwest “You can see it in all their faces how Finkel released them back into the sea. “This is a great opportunity for them Florida youth group, can be obtained by much they really enjoy this experience,” calling Kristie Anders with the Sanibel- said Gabriel. “Spending time with each to come out here,” added Gabriel. “Next week, when they go back to school, Captiva Conservation Foundation at other, swimming, collecting shells and 472-2329 or Richard Finkel with Captiva learning about nature. This is a wonderful they’re going to tell all their friends about Richard Finkel shows off a pufferfish what they did on summer vacation… and Cruises at 472-5300. 4 ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 Captiva Holiday Village Festivities

Celebrants at ‘Tween Waters Inn “Captiva is a remarkable island village and known as a magnet for creative people,” said Paul McCarthy of Captiva Cruises. “It’s famous for its beautiful beaches, wildlife- filled waters, family-friendly atmosphere, and a quirky, relaxed way of life. This island is a perfect place to unwind from holiday stress.” Each special-themed weekend, beginning November 23 through December 8, will be a fun-filled extravaganza of sight and sound, set against the backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico and evening sunsets. During the event weekends, visitors will enjoy everything from decorated golf cart and lighted boat parades to Junkanoo and fire dancers, live music and even a Marching Mullet Parade. All three weekends of events take place in Captiva’s “village” center, where its col- orful restaurants and shops will be festively decorated. The village is the heart of the island: a quirky, colorful, pedestrian-friendly hub where people stroll from place to place, enjoying live music, tropical food and drink and the island’s legendary sunsets. Junkanoo parade through the streets of Captiva last year

each lovers should beware of enjoying one too many helpings of Thanksgiving turkey this year. Instead of waiting until spring break or summer Bto flaunt those beach bodies, sun and sand worshipers from across the U.S. are invited to a festive, island style, helping of holiday spirit planned for this year’s Captiva Holiday Village. The two-week-long Captiva Holiday Village launches its 2012 spectacular the Friday after Thanksgiving with fireworks, tree lightings, holiday readings and musical performances. Now in its third year, Captiva Holiday Village is a cooperative event sponsored by hoteliers, merchants, attraction owners and restaurateurs of Captiva Island.

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Luminary Night parade down Andy Rosse Lane Sunset Arias at ‘Tween Waters Inn from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 27 Walking History Tour with Richard Finkel of Captiva Cruises at McCarthy’s Marina at 10 a.m. Moonlight Cruise with wine merchant Gordon Hullar’s Demystifying Wines at McCarthy’s Marina at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, November 29 Holiday Surprises at the Captiva Memorial Library Captiva Island Historical Society’s Captiva Memories: Volume 1 Sanibel-Captiva Art League’s Plein Air event on Andy Rosse Lane from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, November 30 Coconuts! – Techniques for opening a coconut, their ecology, coconut ice cream, coconut painting and using USPS to mail a coconut, held under the tiki at Jensen’s Marina from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mullet March starting at Jensen’s Marina from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Fire Dancing at the beach by The Mucky Duck from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Joyous Jam at the Keylime Bistro on Andy Rosse Lane from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, December 1 Join the Junkanoo making Recycled Rhythm Instruments on Andy Rosse Lane near McCarthy’s Marina from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Junkanoo starts at McCarthy’s Marina from 4 to 5 p.m. Joyous Jam at Jensen’s Marina from 5 to 6 p.m. Boat Parade in Roosevelt Channel from 6 to 7 p.m. Boat Awards at Keylime Bistro on Andy Rosse Lane at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 4 Writer Amy Bennett Williams speaks about her book, Along The ‘Tween Waters Inn holiday tree

Children eating ice cream at last year’s Chautaqua 6 ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 INSIDE CITY HALL what is needed. Council To Discuss Ways Holly Smith, a member of the planning commission, said the commissioners are already looking at ways to streamline and improve the permitting process. She said the To Stimulate Business commissioners know firsthand some of the hardships applicants face when they run up by Anne Mitchell against city rules. She cited formula or chain stores as an example. Stringent rules on size and other ity leaders, concerned about vacant commercial space and the continuing elements kick in for chain businesses, regardless of whether they are small local chains decline in property values, is to embark on measures to help stimulate the or national ones. Cisland’s retail economy. “Do we really want to prohibit a small establishment that may have more than one At Tuesday’s city council meeting, Vice Mayor Mick Denham said he wants to location in Lee County?” asked Ruane. He noted that Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, have the topic on the council’s October or November agenda for further discussion. owned by Harrity, would run into obstacles were it to be applying for a city permit However, the council should first establish goals and priorities. right now, because there is a second Doc Ford’s restaurant on Fort Myers Beach. Councilman Doug Congress said, “No one likes to drive down Periwinkle and see empty businesses. Several restaurants closed, property values are down 1.5 percent this year. It is not going to fix itself.” City Employee Of The Quarter Agreeing with Denham, Congress said council needs “laser-like objective” to tackle it. ara Willette was recognized by the Sanibel City Council on Tuesday as the The topic was sparked following discussion about a first-ever joint meeting last week Employee of the Quarter. of the Lee County’s Tourist Development Council and the Horizon Council, Lee’s pub- T Willette began working for the city as a part-time administrative secretary and lic/private economic development partnership, attended by Sanibel council members. was promoted to full time employment in November 2011. She was nominated by her At that meeting, it was suggested that newly licensed and incorporated businesses in peers, who also cited her computer skills and service to the public. Lee County may get an introductory letter from Lee County’s Economic Development Office outlining services. Also, Lee County hotel guests may see a card touting busi- ness opportunities here. City Moves On Dinkins Councilman Marty Harrity said the Lee County government has allocated $25 mil- lion in incentives to attract businesses that offer high paid jobs. However, he thinks the Bayou Dredging Project best way to help island businesses is directly, not by encouraging new ones. by Anne Mitchell Denham believes the city’s focus should be on property owners rather than the businesses. He cited the Palm Ridge Road area, saying individual businesses can do he Sanibel City Council on Tuesday established the entire Dinkins Bayou little to improve the appearance of the shopping area, it’s up to landlords. He called dredging project as a public navigational project. for short-, mid- and long-term strategies to tackle the issues and then give guidelines to T However, the city will only be responsible for paying its $200,000 share of the planning commission to work on. the $345,000 project, with homeowners chipping in for the rest. Mayor Kevin Ruane said it’s important for the public to be aware that the council City Attorney Ken Cuyler said that by designating it a public navigation project, the has made efforts to stimulate improvements by such measures as reducing building and city can take the responsibility for managing it. The residents can cut costs by having planning fees by 25 percent this year to encourage owners to improve their property. their portion done while the equipment is in place. He also noted the recently adopted resort redevelopment ordinance to make it easier “It allows you to apply for the permit not only for areas we know we will be dredg- for hotels and motels to upgrade without facing loss of units and amenities. ing, but also for other areas in the future,” he explained to the council members. Ruane also questioned an email survey sent out by the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber Jonathan Tongyai, president of the Pine Tree Drive Association, said, “We still need of Commerce to examine “whether the permitting process needs to be changed to to identify areas that need dredging. We are going to go to the residents to find out what encourage improvement.” The message states that the chamber and the city are work- areas are a problem. We will pull funds from our homeowners and give it to the city.” ing together on this. In 2004, the city constructed the Clam Bayou box culvert under Sanibel-Captiva Ruane indicated he was not aware of any collaboration between the city and cham- Road to connect Clam Bayou with Dinkins Bayou. The project was necessary to save ber and that he had ideas of meeting with industry groups and individuals to find out continued on page 48

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2010 logo by Dave Horton Both the 2010 and the 2011 logos fea- tured Horton’s favorite alligator, raccoon and an ibis. 2011 logo by Dave Horton The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Pictured from left is Pete Bender, Ed Ridlehoover, Dave Horton, Nancy Bender, Maggi The Community House on Sanibel, and will once again follow a marked 10K circuit Feiner and John Pryor around the island, returning to The Community House for the finish line. There will also be a trade fair, which is aimed at the runners, their families and friends, as well as riends In Service Here (FISH) of refreshment tables and water stations around the island for runners. Sanibel launched the official 2012 The 10K Race 4 FISH is being held in conjunction with the Fort Myers Track Club Flogo for the 10K Race 4 FISH. and is expected to attract more than 400 runners this year. More than 40 island busi- The logo, which has been developed nesses and organizations sponsored the race in 2011, and over 120 people volun- by popular cartoonist Dave Horton, will teered to support and execute a great event. Runners can download the 10K Race 4 appear around the islands promoting FISH entry form at www.fishofsanibel.com. the FISH 10K race on posters, banners and T-shirts. The 4th annual 10K Race 4 FISH race is scheduled to take place 6. Land of Stories on Saturday, October 13. Top Ten Books by Chris Colfer This year, Horton has designed a 1. Fifty Shades Darker 7. Sanibel Flats new logo in his FISH 10K series, kindly by Randy Wayne White donating his time and designs to FISH by EL James 2. Fifty Shade Freed 8. Living Sanibel for this event. This year’s logo features by Charles Sobczak Horton’s popular island critters: a fish, by EL James The new 2012 logo by Dave Horton 3. Wisdom From Gift From the Sea 9. Fifty Shades of Grey a dolphin and a shark racing to the fin- by EL James ish line. by Anne Morrow Lindbergh 4. Language of Flowers 10. Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of “Our races simply wouldn’t be the same without these logos,” said Bill Fellows, Forgetfulness president of FISH. “They are a perfect image for this fun island event and we are by Vanessa Diffenbaugh 5. Seashells by the Seashore by Alexandra Fuller grateful that Dave Horton has so kindly provided us with his wonderful designs over Courtesy of Sanibel Island Bookshop. the last three years.” by Mariann Berkes CROW Launches Summer Campaign The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife announced the launch of a summer campaign to raise funds for the rescue and rehabilitation of our sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife. “Summer is traditionally a busy and challenging season for CROW,” said Steve Greenstein, executive director of CROW. “In addition to our regular patient admissions, it is also nesting and baby season so our patient load becomes heaviest at a time when donations are usually the slowest. Our wildlife hospital has often been wall-to-wall with baby birds including cardinals, owls, doves, ospreys, eagles, jays, herons, mockingbirds and hawks; and baby squirrels, opossums, raccoons and rabbits will soon be arriving. Caring for those infants is costly, not only because of the special baby formulas needed but also because of the labor-intensive nature of baby care. It is not uncommon for babies at CROW to be fed every two hours and also requires a hands-on approach to providing necessary stimulation to induce healthy growth. Summer puts a tremendous strain on our resources, both financial and human.” Summer is also the time when injured sea turtles begin to appear at CROW’s special sea turtle rehabilitation facility. According to CROW’s hospital director Dr. Heather Barron, the care and rehabilitation of those special patients can be a long and costly process. If you would like to support “So many of our sea turtles are admitted with life-threatening injuries and illnesses and their critical care often involves surgical CROW and its efforts intervention and long-term rehabilitation” said Dr. Barron. “The daily care and rehabilitative process includes diagnostic testing, antibiotics and other expensive pharmaceutical care that can last for months due to the slow metabolic healing process in sea turtles. The cost of to treat these summer care for just one injured sea turtle can be thousands of dollars.” patients, please make your So far this summer, CROW has admitted several sea turtles including green, loggerhead and Kemp’s Ridley species. With nesting season lasting through October, more admissions are likely at CROW, the only licensed sea turtle rehabilitation center between Sarasota check payable to CROW and Miami. and mail it to P.O. Box 150, CROW president John Schubert is confident that CROW can continue to provide the level of care needed to survive this busy season. Sanibel, FL 33957 and “For over 40 years, CROW has survived thanks to the hard work, dedication and commitment of the special people who provide care note “Summer Campaign” for our patients. But we have also survived thanks to the passion and generous donations from our supporters who believe strongly in what we do every day of the year to save wildlife,” said Schubert. “As we have in past summers, we are reaching out to our members, on the check. supporters and everyone in our community to help us by providing the extra resources we need to get through this busy summer You may also donate online season.” Everyone at CROW would like to say thank you for helping us give wildlife a voice in the world and for helping us teach people to at www.crowclinic.org care for and care about our wildlife friends and neighbors. 8 ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club News Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Continues San-Cap Lions Help Build Supporting Literacy And Learning A New Canine Eye Clinic submitted by Lion Tom Price he soldier donation funded, and has the very highest waits at the rating possible by Charity Navigator, the Tend of a long world’s largest charity rating service. hallway. His part- Because of the good work the guide ner carefully moves dogs organization is doing for the vision- forward, scanning impaired and for veterans, the Sanibel- for anything that could be a threat. Captiva Lions Club has chosen to direct He reaches the end, looks both ways some of the club’s fundraising activities down the intersecting hall, and waits. to its support. Thanks to the hard work Confident that the coast is clear, he of the many Lions in the club, we were turns to his partner, looks straight at pleased to be able to donate $10,000 him, and wags his tail. to Southeastern in 2011 to fund an No, this scene is not from someplace onsite canine eye clinic. This clinic allows in Afghanistan, it is in a training session Southeastern to screen dogs for its breed- at Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto, ing program, and to treat dogs with eye Bob Guggino, Chet Sadler and Lee Almas Mother and daughter at last week’s event Florida. The soldier suffers from Post issues so that they can be trained to serve Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and is those in need. Several club members in training with his new canine partner. attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for The dog is a veteran assistance dog, the clinic, and were impressed with both trained by Southeastern Guide Dogs, and the equipment we helped to purchase, available to the soldier under the Paws and the professionalism of the staff and for Patriots program. The soldier will stay volunteers at Southeastern. We are proud at Southeastern for up to four weeks for to be able to assist in this noble effort, intensive training with his new canine and wish to thank the many people who partner before returning home together made this possible through donations and to face the obstacles caused by PTSD. support. Southeastern Guide Dogs trains dogs Today, the Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club for duties ranging from guide dogs for the continues to support Southeastern Guide sight-impaired to veteran assistance dogs, Dogs, as well as many other organiza- to therapy dogs. Based on a beautifully tions that work to provide assistance to maintained 28-acre facility in Palmetto, those in need. In the coming weeks, you Florida, Southeastern is 100 percent continued on page 40

Parents and their children thanked the Rotary Club for its donations

Exclusively at… anibel-Captiva Rotary Club mem- bers Chet Sadler, Lee Almas and SBob Guggino participated in the recent Height’s Foundation Community Center Fort Myers’ backpack and Bigger is Better school supplies distribution event. The community of Sanibel and Captiva donated $500 towards the pur- mu chase of these school supplies. More ommunity than 400 students attended this event, Co y showing their appreciation by exhibiting wide smiles and thank yous to the volun- teers at each of the supply tables. ft St On Sanibel For Over 20 Years! As a result of the donation, all of the ift to Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 4 pm • Sat 9 am - 3 pm r r students are excited to be returning to h e (at the East End) T school. T 455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Next to Planet Fitness in 472-5544 Lisette Pantalon • Joseph Ribkoff Miner’s Plaza Crazy Larry at the corner of McGregor Blvd. & Gladiolus •Furniture •Appliances •Clothing •Building % •Housewares Supplies 20 During •Art/Antiques •Collectibles August Unique Clothing for the well dressed Island Girl & Island Off Woman Size 2 - 3X ALL CLOTHING 225-6529 Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 4 pm Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm Sat 9 am - 3 pm (at the East End) 15501 Old McGregor Blvd., Suite 2, Fort Myers, FL 33908 455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 395-3455 Handing out school supplies ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 9 Biking is such a great way to see the island and make friends. We have made NARFE Meeting so many friends over the past couple of ARFE (National Active and years, most of whom keep in touch with Retired Federal Employees us when we return home to Ireland. NAssociation), South Lee County We just love Sanibel and have been Chapter #1263, will meet on Thursday, coming here for over 30 years (and still August 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Golden have not found a junonia shell). Corral Restaurant, Colonial Boulevard Next year we shall take it easier. and Six Mile Cypress Parkway. The This year we wondered if the wind was program will cover the upcoming stronger, the bikes slower or were we a NARFE National Convention in Reno, little older. We are not sure which one or Resolutions, etc. For more information, whether all of these apply! call 482-6713. Hopefully we shall see you all on the bike paths again next year.

Our email address is [email protected] Island Winds Coiffures Island bicyclists Denise and Frank HairH Salon for Women & Men (which really is about three months of Back From biking a year), we reached our goal of Please Welcome "Josephine" 20,000 miles (all done here on Sanibel). Ireland For More This year we decided to take biking featuring Facial Threading... easy but after the first morning’s bike (facial hair removal) Biking On Sanibel ride to the Lighthouse Cafe for breakfast, submitted by Frank and Denise a round-trip of 16 miles, we seemed Featuring of Ireland to have gotten biking fever again. Our average per day since we arrived is 39.4 Manicures • Pedicures • Cuts • Color • Perms hose of you who know us, we are miles. Our goal this year is 3,000. We "Let us back again. have three and a half more weeks left Pamper You!" NEW CUSTOMERS ALWAYS WELCOME! T Last year, after casual holiday and have 2,443.6 miles on the odometer. biking for approximately nine years Can we do it? 695 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel • Promenade • 472-2591

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CONTACT: JANA YATES, DIRECTOR Serving BBQ Ribs (239) 472-4538 and Chicken Dinners All Day! Se habla Español For more info please call the Legion at 472-9979 4249 Sanibel-Captiva Road (Mile Marker 3) COME ENJOY THE FOOD & DRINKS! 10 ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 Hortoons American Legion Post 123 News his Sunday, August 12, the American Legion Post 123 will Thave an Open Mic & Jam Fest beginning at 7 p.m. All musicians are encouraged to show off their talents. Barbecue ribs and chicken will be served all day long. The following Sunday, August 19, dinner at Post 123 will feature a fish fry served from 1 to 8 p.m. Every Monday, Post 123 hosts 9-Ball Pool Tournaments starting at 6 p.m. This week’s winner of the first match was John Gonzalez while Kevin Pottorf took second. Gonzalez also won the second match, with Desmond Fish as the runner- up. Texas Hold’em is played every Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. New players are always wel- come. Every Friday, a six-ounce ribeye steak sandwich is on the menu all day. Other items include a half-pound burger plus daily specials. Food is served every day and the public is welcome. American Legion Post 123 is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m., located at Mile Marker 3 on Sanibel-Captiva Road. For more informa- tion, call 472-9979.

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He now lives in St. James City ith summer up on the surface for a much longer peri- and works as a back country fishing here, my od of time than when it’s choppy. The guide. If you have comments or ques- Wguide busi- longer they stay up near the surface, the tions email [email protected]. ness slows down more of a chance you have at presenting enough this next a bait to them. few months that I Another important factor in finding get some time fish- these tarpon is finding schools of small Shark Caught ing without clients. Spanish mackerel, ladyfish and jacks, Yes, that is really which, it seems to me, they love. This what I enjoy to do can happen just about anywhere from when I’m not working. Until last week, I within 50 yards of the beach, in and do not remember the last time I person- around the passes and the open bay. ally was out fishing. Generally, these smaller predator fish are When I am on the water during any feeding on large schools of glass min- free time the next few months, my favor- nows, which in turn draws in the tarpon ite thing to do when conditions are right for an easy meal. Small terns and seagulls is sight-fish for tarpon. After a pretty working the surface of the water are good spring of catching tarpon with cli- always worth checking out. ents, I had yet to catch one myself. Plain and simple, if you can find the Even though our main springtime push favorite bait of the tarpon, they will be of tarpon is over, they are still around and there. These late season tarpon are A late season tarpon caught out along the will be until our first big cold front of the generally not in a hurry to go anywhere. beach this week fall or winter. Tarpon fishing can be even They seem to lay up happily and gorge ing motor, every bait I pitched at them better late summer than it is in the spring. themselves, often not moving very far for more than an hour was inhaled. Even As long as the tarpon can stay on a good for days. Watching tarpon come up and when I cast too close to the rolling fish, food supply they stick around. There crash through these bait schools is an the lead few fish would spook, then 30 might not be as many as in the spring, awesome sight. seconds later, the pod would turn back but the ones that are around have much A few places I look for these hungry and eat the bait. This never happens in less boat pressure on them and now that tarpon for the next few months are close the spring. their annual spawning is over, they have to the beach from West Rocks to Redfish The three tarpon I landed that morn- one thing on their minds and that is to Pass, the middle to south end of Fort ing were of all different sizes, from about eat before they migrate out of our local Myers Beach and in the bay from Red 30 pounds up to around 80 pounds. By waters. Light Shoal to Captiva Rocks. That is a 10 a.m., the sea breeze kicked up and The main factors on getting on these lot of water to cover, but once you put in the fish slowly stopped showing them- late season tarpon are a consistent weath- your time and locate tarpon, they often selves and the bite was over. In just over will hold in the same place for a week or an hour, I ended up hooking four tarpon. more, or until the weather pattern chang- Now that’s a great morning off! es and the bait moves. 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South Florida native, or harmful invasive? prevent it from spreading further. Pretty seeds to cultivate, or eradicate? Tasty peas in a pod, or a toxic snack? Are any of the plant’s parts poisonous not friendly to people. Ingestion of the photos by Gerri Reaves and therefore a potential threat to pets or seeds induces vomiting. children? Plant Smart fruit and seeds, can be a daunting task. The purple plum-like fruit is less See if you can put names to the spe- But there are many reasons that make deceiving. Both the fruit and kernels of cies that produced the pods, fruit and Pod, Fruit And the enterprise worthwhile. native cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco) seeds in the photos. First of all, it’s simply fun to know can be eaten raw or cooked. The plant is Helpful hint: The answers include at Seed Identification something about the thousands of plants a good food source for humans and wild- least one native, one significant ecological that surround us here in the subtropics. life. Cocoplum jam is a traditional local by Gerri Reaves, PhD threat and one non-edible species. Is it a Florida native? If not, is it treat, and the flowers make this species a The greenish yellow pods belong to n Southwest Florida, plants are as deemed Florida-friendly? valuable honey plant. the appropriately named necklace pod likely to flower and fruit in in the Will the plant benefit native wildlife or Those gorgeous exotic red and black (Sophora tomentosa), a Florida native winter months as in the depths of attract birds and butterflies to the land- seeds are just that – exotic. Carrotwood I whose spikes of creamy yellow flowers summer. scape? (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) is listed as a attract hummingbirds and butterflies all Identifying the stunning number of Is it categorized as invasive? If so, it’s category-one invasive plant by the year long. local plant species, let alone their pods, advisable to eradicate the plant or at least continued on page 26 However, its bead-like necklaces are Where can you find Family Fun this summer?

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The restoration project – a 50-50 partner- the South Florida Water Management ship with the District and the U.S. Army Corps of District’s (SFWMD) effort to expand Engineers – is projected to be complete by 2015. public access for recreation on conserva- Throughout South Florida, the district provides tion lands. recreational access to its public lands while con- Working with the Florida Fish & tinuing to manage them to support environmental Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), restoration, water supply, water quality and flood the District is adding an additional 60 control missions. At present, the district owns acres to the expansive Kissimmee River 621,000 acres of land that are open to the pub- Public Use Area. Hiking, hunting and lic. Many of these properties are in their natural wildlife viewing are among the activities state or have enhancements such as picnic tables, allowed in the new section. informational kiosks, primitive campsites and hik- “One of the most inspiring locations to ing trails. view successful restoration and a healthy For more information on recreational opportu- ecosystem is along the Kissimmee River,” nities throughout the district’s 16-county region, said SFWMD Governing Board vice- visit www.sfwmd.gov/recreation. chairman Kevin Powers. “Opening more Detailed map of the Kissimmee River Public Land Use Area Addition of these restored lands for compatible recreation provides an opportunity for the public to really get out and enjoy the natural South Florida landscape.” Bobcat Tales Offered At SCCF Comprised of more than 30,000 acres, the Kissimmee River Public Use Area stretches along the Kissimmee River from State Road 60 south to Lake Okeechobee. Access is primarily by boat and is facilitated by a number of boat ramps within an area that spans portions of Glades, Highlands, Okeechobee, Osceola and Polk counties. From camping and bike riding to hunting and horseback riding, the area offers a variety of outdoor experiences. A portion of the Florida Trail traverses the area, where hikers may see wildlife including white-tailed deer, alligators, wild turkeys, gopher tor- toises and many species of wading birds. (Special-use licenses available from the district may be required for some activities, and FWC rules apply.) This is the second time in recent years the district has worked with FWC to expand the Kissimmee River Public Use Area. 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Junonia shell photographed by Henry Domke In January 2002, Lee County pro- Basic Rules posed a county-wide ban on the collec- tion of all live shells. This ban took effect Of Shelling on March 1, 2002. The ban remains in by Kathleen Hoover effect and is strictly enforced. The first question that generally fol- anibel is often referred to as the lows awareness of the live-shelling ban shelling capital of North America. is “How can I tell if the shell is alive or SStrolling the beaches and shallow dead?” The sniff test is where you begin. water surrounding Sanibel and Captiva, Hold the shell carefully in your hand and over 300 species of shells can be dis- smell it. If you experience a rather obnox- The Old Captiva House is TripAdvisor’s top-rated covered. These treasures are what lure ious odor, it is highly likely that the mol- Captiva restaurant — and here are two more reasons many island visitors. lusk responsible for building the shell is why. Dine with us Sunday-Thursday, and you’ll enjoy To protect this important economic no longer living. Another method involves and biological asset, in the late 1980s, placing the specimen gently at the water’s FREE your choice of bottle of house wine (one per two the City of Sanibel petitioned the Florida edge or in a tidal pool and watch for any entrees), or your choice of dessert (one per entree). Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) to movement. There are many joys associ- Reservations 239.472.5161 X421 | Public Welcome restrict live-shelling. The MFC passed ated with shelling beyond the “hunt” for a a special Sanibel Shelling Rule restrict- junonia, lions paw or, even better, a brand ing live collection to two specimens of new species. One of them is observing any one species per day per person. In the live mollusks in their natural habitat addition, non-residents were required to and learning more about what form of NOT ONLY DO WE MAKE EVERY NIGHT SPECIAL. purchase a state saltwater products fish- locomotion the employ, what they east, ing license. which species they fall prey to, how they WE MAKE SPECIALS EVERY NIGHT. This rule remained in effect for six reproduce and whether they leave “trails” years, but it was difficult to enforce. In that help find and identify them. 1994, the city asked MFC to establish a There are some basic “rules” if you complete ban on live-shelling for Sanibel have an interest in observing live shells in beaches to one-half mile from shore. This their natural environment: rule prohibits the harvest and possession • Always put the shell back where you of live shellfish as well as sand dollars, found it by gently placing it on the sea sea stars and sea urchins. Also, all shell- floor. ing was prohibited within the waters of • Gastropods should be placed with the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife the aperture of opening down. Refuge. A first offense could result in • Do not throw shells back into the a fine of $500 and up to 60 days in sea as this will cause injury and probable jail. This went into effect on January 1, death. 1995. • If objects in the environment like rocks or branches are moved during observation, be sure to put them back SALE IN where you found them. For more basic information about shelling and to learn more about the life PROGRESS of mollusks, visit the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum or online at www.shellmu- seum.org. The Crow’s Nest is one special place, every night of the week. Tuesday Special: Prime Rib, $29.95 (for two!). Wednesday Special: Surf & Turf, $24.95. Friday Special: Send your Fish Fry, $17.95. Sunday Special: Barbeque, $17.95. Monday & Thursday: Crazy Crab Races COMFORT BY DESIGN editorial copy to: Music Friday-Saturday: 10,000 Views (239) 395-0666 • 1-800-454-3008 [email protected] Sanibel Island • 1640 Periwinkle Way in Limetree Across from the Bank of the Islands 15951 CAPTIVA DRIVE s 239.472.5161 s TWEEN-WATERS.COM 22 ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 Shells Found Shell Found

Jim with daughters Avery, 8, and Caroline, 12 Phelene and Tate hile visiting from Windermere, Florida, the McNeil family found an assort- helene de Vries Stoutt, 12, of Miami Beach, found a junonia at Blind Pass. ment of shells at Blind Pass on July 31. They found alphabet cones and a She was staying at Homewood Suites. Wlightning whelk. They were staying at South Seas Island Resort on Captiva. P

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Jordan, Tyler and Connor Marsman Riley and Chase Johnson hile vacationing from Michigan on August 3, the Marsman family went shelling on Sanibel and found numerous shells. These included an alphabet iley Johnson, 7, and his brother Chase, 8, of Sanibel, found alphabet cones cone, shark’s eye, pitted murex, lettered olive and giant cockle. in the parking lot of Beach Access 2. On July 29, Riley found a pair of alpha- W Rbet cones and shared one with his brother.

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The current marginal habitat for a black bear and, Westall increasingly seen as nuisances, at best, state laws and enforcement program will eventually, the animal would have gotten and a threat to the safety of a “civilized” not stop the feeding of alligators and, itself in trouble on such a small island. So o, how is society at worst. since we make alligator habitat when I can understand why the powers-that-be what we did As the Americans pushed further and we build our waterfront neighborhoods, decided that the best thing for the bear Sto the natives further into what had been set aside as there will always be alligators in the lake was for it to be moved off the island. But of this continent preserved Indian Land, conflicts arose in our backyard. We ask them to come what makes me the most sad is how this comparable to and wars were fought. Of course, the to our backyards and then we call them animal was put on one reservation and what we are now natives lost these wars and the solution to “renegades.” almost immediately began returning south doing to the wild- the Indian problem was to put these peo- Our own crocodile’s story started back towards its old territory, only to be life? Think about it: ple on reservations (places we specifically in the mid-1980s, when people on captured once again and exiled to a reser- When Europeans set aside for their safety and prosper- Pine Island started complaining about vation even further away. I hope, for the first came to this ity) and made wards of the state. Those the monster living on their island. The sake of the bear, that this time it will stay part of the world, they found a group natives that didn’t like the reservations set state chased her around Pine Island like on the reservation. of people that for several thousand aside for them and kept leaving the reser- General Howard chased Chief Joseph It just makes me sad that these animals years had been adapting to surviving in vations to go home to their historical ter- of the Nez Perces in 1877. When they have to be put on a reservation in the the unique ecosystems of the Western ritories were considered “renegades” and finally caught her, they put her on the res- first place. There was not enough res- Hemisphere. And even though their hunted down, and were either sent back ervation. They sent her 90 miles to the ervation space set aside for the Indians. ancestors when they first arrived may to the reservation, put in jail or killed. south and released her in the Everglades. Will there be enough preserves for the have caused major ecological changes And yet we “honor” the survivors of Six months later, she was back on Pine wildlife? Sanibel has tried to co-exist, but to the megafauna of North and South those times by naming our professional Island. This “renegade” didn’t want to it is not easy for our species to share this America (the Pleistocene Overkill sports teams after them, i.e. Washington be on the reservation. That was not her world with others. Hypothesis), by the 17th century these Redskins, Atlanta Braves, etc. home. Pine Island Sound was her home. A former city council member and indigenous peoples were living in har- I have never been more embarrassed The decision was made to capture mayor, Mark “Bird” Westall has owned mony with the natural system. as an American than when I visited the her again and put her in a zoo for the and operated Canoe Adventures, Inc. At first, the indigenous people were Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota rest of her life. Isn’t that what we did to on Sanibel for over 33 years. Visit seen as a benefit to the Europeans by and saw first-hand how our management Geronimo? We captured him and put www.canoewithbirdwestall.com for helping the newcomers survive their first of these indigenous people had turned in jail until his last dying days. What’s more information. winters in the new and strange land and, these once-proud people into something the difference? Luckily, before the state a “street person” would look down upon. could capture her, she left Pine Island and And what are we now doing to our ended up in the refuge during the win- native wildlife? Sanibel’s justification ters and spending much of the summers Our email address is for incorporation was to insure that the under my house where I lived when I was island’s natural system and wildlife could married. 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McKenzie McNeil hile staying at South Seas Island Resort on Captiva, McKenzie WMcNeil, 14, found a junonia at Blind Pass on July 31. She said she’s been shelling since she was seven years old and was overjoyed to finally find a junonia. McKenzie was visiting from Windermere, Florida.

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the Island Sun and Bank The River Weekly News of the Islands 28 ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 From page 1 Mongol Rally Recap Maastricht, Holland and then to Güldendorf, Deutschland. When we hit Germany, Sean told me that we needed to try and find the Autobahn, which I thought was only a small portion of the German highway system and prob- ably not close to where we were. I was wrong. As it turned out, we drove on the Autobahn the entire way to Poland. This became evident to us when BMWs and Audis started passing us going about 140 mph. We even saw a Lamborghini Gallardo zip by at about 190, if I had to guess. From Germany, we crossed into Poland. Poland is an amazing country. Major highways turn into two-lane coun- Checkpoint at the Russia/Mongolia border try roads. People pushing ox carts mix with the normal motor traffic. Things are a bit more simple in Poland. That night, we bedded down in a university town called Lublin. Youthful population and old Europe flair made Lublin a real joy to visit. So far, life was stress free. Ukraine was a hurdle, and our first real border crossing since landing at Heathrow. You drive up to a massive compound with tons of gates and differ- ent check points. Nothing exceptional happened here. But it was good practice for Russia. Nobody at this crossing was friendly. As we made our way to Kiev, you could see the Soviet influence. An old Mig fighter jet statue. A tank here or there. Pretty cool. I can remem- ber driving across the border and seeing some of the most beautiful wheat fields while listening to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Driving past wheat fields in Kazakhstan Of The Moon. Pretty surreal to think of ourselves there and our normal lives and at them, threw up his arms in frustration out the same everybody we knew back in the states. and tossed the blockade into the forest form about Ukraine is where we encountered and drove off. The panel van, which had six times. the new Cyrillic alphabet that would be Russian plates, turned out not to be full They almost with us all the way to Mongolia… virtu- of masked gunmen but a guy transporting didn’t let us ally impossible to sound things out. By textiles across the border. We zoomed off, cross because the end of the trip, we had become very hearts racing, feeling foolish. they thought good mimes. The roads from Poland Two hours later, we approached the that the UK to Kiev are German in their quality – Ukraine/Russian border. About 5 km title was the exceptional four-lane pieces of asphalt. from Russia, the sun was just cresting the incorrect This changed drastically from Kiev to tree line as we drove past a wheat field. document. the Russian border… our introduction to Parking the car, we treaded through the I remember the bad roads the rally is infamous for. brush and were presented with one of the sitting in the Driving through at 2 a.m. and hitting pot most beautiful sights we’d ever encoun- car freaking holes that shake the change out of the tered. out about cup holder is a pretty rough “how ya do.” I think it must have been the mixture the idea of It was while driving on these roads, near of knowing how close we were to Russia, having to a town called Romny, that we encoun- how far we’ve come. How crazy it was turn around. tered a heart-stopper. that we were doing what we were doing. Where would Sean was driving and I had just awak- And the fact that the caramel rays of sun- we go? What ened from one of my many road naps. light lit the wheat grains like a billion little would we tell No one else is on the road. No one. golden light bulbs. Simply a breathtaking everyone at We pull into this town on the H07 and thing to see. home?! Sean Billboard spotted in Russia The Ukrainian border personnel exit- told me to the road is blocked by tree trunks. My into a furniture store thinking it was a first thought is that these are Ukrainian ing the country were far more jolly than relax. “Dude everything will be fine.” He those who had greeted us upon entry. was right. It was probably because of a restaurant. We ended up eating omelets Bob’s Barricades and that the road is shut in what was probably a “strip club” of down. But then we saw a figure with a We joked about football and I was even shift change and they just wanted us out able to use my French to communicate there. I was so freaking excited. I had sorts. The owner didn’t like the fact that dull flashlight walking towards us from the we were there and pointed to us, yelling forest. And then a large panel van came with one of them, which made our cross- dreamed about traveling to Russia for the ing much easier. They got a big kick out past three years and my dream just came at the hostess who let us in. She assured speeding up from behind. I thought, him we were “cool.” We were pretty sure “Ambush!” I told Sean to back the car of the fact that we had never purchased true. We promptly bought auto insurance the Ukrainian auto insurance when we out of a Maersk shipping container, got he had us followed when we left since a up and get out from between the van dude cased our vehicle for about an hour and the tree trunks. He did. Our hearts had entered the country 20 hours earlier. a free coffee and headed to Kursk to get Oops. money and exchange bills. while Sean tried to exchange money in were pounding as we started to whip the bank. around back towards Kiev. We noticed a The Russians, on the other hand, were In Kursk, we had a little trouble find- a different story. ing a place to eat. It was about 9 a.m. Kursk was a dose of Russian reality. Its taxi had driven up the tree trunks on the roads were even worse than the other side. He got out of his car, looked We spent a total of three hours filling and nothing was open – we even walked ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 29 Ukraine’s. The railroad tracks were not level with the roads and shook the heck out of our suspension. Running on no sleep and little food, it was not fun. Not to mention Monday morning rush hour… ugh! We could not get out fast enough. When we left, we were consumed by a hail storm that forced us off the road. Scary. That afternoon, we made it to our resting place, Voronezh, a popular town for Americans wanting to adopt Russian kids. We checked in to the hotel with our visas and headed out for dinner. At a kebob restaurant with a Yanni concert playing in the background, we made friends with a young Russian father and his kids. Communicating was an issue, but we had a good time anyway. Over the next five days or so, we made our way through Russia. We hit towns like Saratov on the Volga, slept in a trucker motel outside Samara and had to drive through a heaping cloud of smoke attributed to a massive garbage fire near the side of the road. This reminds me; there are really no emissions controls from what I could tell in Russia The Goat Rodeo’s vehicle was covered in sponsored bumper stickers from many and Mongolia. Brand new Sanibel supporters Audis and BMWs belch out Through the generous donations, thick black smoke. We used to joke that many from the people of Sanibel and when we’d get stuck behind a truck, we Captiva, The Goat Rodeo was able were going to get truck lung because the to raise over £3,036, which is about exhaust was so bad. Made me realize that $2,370 each for Doctors Without however bad the USA is environmentally, Borders and The Lotus Children’s Center these places were far, far worse. in Mongolia. Thank you all so much. This The best place we encountered in money is going to two amazing organiza- Russia had to be what is called the tions that save people’s lives. Chuyskiy tract in the Altai Mountains. I’d really like to thank all of our Sanibel This is the stretch of the M52 between small business sponsors. Without them, Gorno-Altaysk and the Tashanta, the we never would have completed this jour- Russia border town. A real outdoors- ney: Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grill, The man’s paradise. Winding mountain roads, Timbers and Sanibel Grill, Pinocchio’s picturesque riverside camp spots. The Ice Cream, Hillgate Communications, background painted with snow-capped Coffee Bar at Bailey’s, BIG ARTS, Hardy peaks. An area of Russia not littered as Chauncy, The Great White Grill, with trash or smog. A drive that prob- Sanibel Island Farmers Market, The Lazy ably would have taken us six hours took Flamingo, The Island Cow, Heidrick & 10, since we were constantly stopping Co., Traders, The Jacaranda, Bank of the to take pictures and gaze at the scenery. Islands, Bistro at Beachview, The Sanibel That evening, we arrived at the Russia/ Bean, Island Pizza and, most importantly, Mongolia border. the Island Sun and River Weekly! When we finally met the Mongol Rally organizers in UlaanBaatar, they explained that the car would be stripped of all decals, washed, and all mechanics fixed. Later this year, it will be auctioned off. The proceeds from that auction would go to Adventures for Development Mongolia Congratulations (http://www.adventuresfordevelopment. org/mongolia.php). They will use the money for development projects through- out the country. to The I also donated most of my clothes and almost everything that was in the car, including spare tires and wheels, roadside Goat Rodeo emergency kits, blankets, an axe and shovel, a cell phone and other odds and ends. All go to charity. On the road outside of Saratov, Russia 30 ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 ever, involves a personal situation you might Act. Although it was initially created to information about it -- as well as contributing ★★★★ have been ignoring for too long. combat unemployment during the Great to the need for it.” My Stars SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Depression, Social Security now functions • The grapefruit is so named not because FOR WEEK OF AUGUST 13, 2012 December 21) Congratulations. 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Hammerhead Week At Sanibel Sea Rachel Gerson, on a surfboard, celebrat- Counselor Kelly leads a group of campers School Shares Secret Of Cephalofoils ing the ocean in a dissection of a dogfish shark Gulf around Sanibel. submitted by Jenna Sullivan Although the hammerhead is not the most feared of sharks, campers this week ave you ever wondered why a hammerhead shark has such an odd looking realized that sharks in general are species to be respected and protected. Toasters kill head? Their mouths are small and do not open very wide, their eyes bug out more people per year than sharks do. In fact, a shark is a fragile animal that is eas- Hon either side, not to mention the fact that their head is shaped, well, like a ily harmed by people. At the end of the week, campers felt much more affection and hammer. understanding for one of the strangest looking fish in the sea. Campers at Sanibel Sea School this week investigated these funny looking fish and Sanibel Sea School is a non-profit organization looking to a world where all people learned some of the secrets of their cephalofoil –what biologists call their hammer- value, understand and care for the ocean. Our mission is to improve the ocean’s future shaped head. one person at a time. Please enjoy our offerings and join the Ocean Tribe at www. All sharks are masters at electroreception, but none to the extent of the ham- sanibelseaschool.org or stop by our Sanibel location. merhead. Using electrical sensors called ampullae of Lorenzini, which are located in their nose, sharks can sense electrical fields created by ocean animals. This gives them the ability to locate prey, even if it Voted as a Top 5 Best is buried under the sand. Hammerhead sharks are fantastic at this, using their Breakfast in Florida broad faces and numerous electrical sen- By Southern Living sors to locate camouflaged shellfish, bony fish and even stingrays. We tried our hand at electroreception in a scavenger hunt, Now Serving Fresh where campers used metal detectors to #MFOEFE
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Fiction Discussion Group At Sanibel Public Library eaders are invited to discuss Little Bee by author Chris Cleave, the Rfocus of the Wednesday, August 22 book discussion meeting at the Sanibel Public Library. The meeting is free and open to the public. Marlene Nicholas will be leading the group dis- cussion. Little Bee is a haunting novel about the tenuous friendship that blooms between two disparate strangers – one an illegal Nigerian refugee, the other a recent widow from suburban London. The group discussion begins promptly Candy Heise assisting a library patron with a download at 2 p.m. in the library’s ground floor meeting room across from the elevator submitted by Cathy Cangelosi, Sanibel Public Library (Meeting Room 4). It is preferable to he Sanibel Public Library announces an exciting new change for patrons come having read the book to be able who use an electronic device to download ebooks and audiobooks from the to join in the lively discussion, but all are Tlibrary’s eShelf. Previously, patrons were limited to downloading only five welcome. items of content from the catalog. Effective immediately the number of downloads Call the Sanibel Public Library at 472- has been changed to seven. “The eShelf has become an important part of what the 2483 for more information. library has to offer and has become very popular since its introduction in December 2010,” said Duane Shaffer, head of collection development. The eShelf was begun with grant funding from the Sanibel Public Library Foundation. In 2011 the Sanibel- Captiva Rotary Club provided funding for a special business-related collection. Now To advertise in the Island Sun Call 395-1213

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That means Rosie’s homemade chicken salad and seafood salad, Cuban, Reuben and Philly steak sandwiches and Pelican Poop chocolate candies. “We have had people come from Fort Lauderdale asking for Pelican Poop candies,” said Fitzgerald, “and somebody from Philadelphia said it was the best Philly steak sandwich he ever had.” The Heron’s popular steam pots will be available as well as other family favorites. Bonita Springs-made Royal Scoop ice cream will be available in at least 24 flavors and there will be a lineup of specialty coffees. Gavin says he’s excited to start baking fresh Kaiser and sub rolls each day along with dough for Chicago-style deep dish pizza, buttermilk biscuits and cookies. “I will be coming in at 5 o’clock in the morning to bake all the stuff,” he said. Fitzgerald says the bar, which is close to the front door, will be moved, and work is already under way to give the interior a new color scheme and fresh décor. Outside, landscapers are clearing out vegetation and Fitzgerald plans to add colorful flowers. The partners will be applying to the city for outdoor bonus seating as well. Some former Hungry Heron employees are being hired back, including 13-year Kim Ruth shows how wood-textured tile stacks up against the real thing at Beach Floor & staffer Chris Navarrete, who is helping with the remodeling. Décor Beach Floor & Décor has been a Sanibel mainstay for 25 years, carrying top names in tile, carpet, cabinets, countertops, drapery and accessories. Although the The carpet comes in many textures store’s specialty is full remodeling, it also fills a need for one-room make-overs and including berber, plush and frise and is a individual projects such as furniture re-upholstery. great choice for high-traffic homes and Among the services available are custom drapes and window treatments; plantation rental properties. shutters; kitchen cabinets and interior painting. Ruth said her store is highly competitive Top-of-the-line Kraftmaid painted and solid wood cabinets have all the bells and on carpet prices compared with mainland whistles for the kitchen of your dreams, including slide-out cutting boards and built-in stores, some of which charge to dispose lazy susans. of the old carpet, a delivery fee and a The store carries many major brands of decorative wall and floor tile. Manager Kim per-item cost to move furniture during the Ruth says she can often beat the big box stores in price for some wall tiles, such as installation. Beach Floor & Décor does not glass tile and invited islands to check them out. charge for these. And the store includes a A major trend right now, according to Ruth, is floor tile that looks exactly like higher grade of pad than is called for. wood, whether it be bamboo, pine planking or weathered oak. Some applications are Current promotions at the store include more suited to tile than wood. 20 percent off ADO’s White Collection Collections from Happy Floors and Mohawk’s Stage Point tile collection are amaz- of washable drapery fabrics and $100 off ingly wood-like in every detail, with some having the appearance of driftwood, which is Hunter Douglas power blinds when you proving to be a Sanibel favorite. buy the remote control. Of course, Beach Floor & Décor carries a full range of wood flooring and carpet Beach Floor & Décor is at 2330 Palm as well. Ruth is quick to recommend to customers the virtually indestructible Mohawk Ridge Road, Sanibel, phone 395-2525. SmartStrand carpet, which sheds stains – even wine and bleach – which can be Sanibel may not have an actual dollar cleaned with water and a towel. It’s even guaranteed to be impervious to stains from store, but a section of Island Pharmacy pet urine. is a good substitute. Forgot your toothbrush? Need antiseptic hand wipes, shaving cream, baby lotion, Hand-painted Adirondack-style chair is hair spray, starch, home cleaning products, available at Beach Floor & Décor, or can pot scrubbers, toilet tissue and nail polish be custom ordered remover? These and many more items are all available for $1. Just look for the signs on the displays. Island Pharmacy is one of the friendli- est stores on the islands, whether you are filling a prescription or needing advice on a minor ailment such as a sunburn or an insect bite. It is located at 2330 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel, phone 472-6188. LIVE ON THE ISLANDS Please visit our Island Sun online The Crow’s Nest at ‘Tween Waters advertisers each week at Inn will feature 10,000 Views on Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Crab www.islandsunnews.com. races are Mondays and Thursdays. The You can click through to their Crow’s Nest is at 15951 Captiva Drive, Web sites for more phone 472-5161. information about real estate, Traditions on the Beach at the Island Inn has live entertainment most nights. shopping, restaurants and services. This week’s lineup includes: Friday, danc- Just click on the logos surrounding ing to Joe McCormick and singer Barbara the front page. continued on page 42 A section of the $1 items at Island Pharmacy ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 37 Now 19 years old, Sano plays for the baiting the crowd. However, there were New Film – With Local Connections Twins’ Low A Beloit Snappers, leading less than 1,000 fans in the stands that the team with 22 home runs, 84 RBIs night. – Delves Into The Shadowy World Of while batting a respectful .254 through The incident recalls a more famous Monday of this week. It’s likely he will example at Chicago’s Wrigley Field about Baseball In The Dominican Republic move up to the High A Fort Myers 10 years ago, when former Chicago Miracle next year. continued on page 38 by Ed Frank League. The inherent talents of Sano and The second local connection to the Batista have enabled this duo to escape he free- movie is Bobby Valentine, manager of wheeling, vir- the crippling poverty they endured in the the Boston Red Sox, who was executive DR. The question unanswered, however, Ttually unregu- producer of the documentary. is what remains to correct the abuses lated recruitment of Over the years, we have written about baseball prospects dealt thousands of other youngsters that the world of baseball in the DR, where will never make it to “the show.” in the Dominican unlicensed agents known as buscones Republic, where Three Blind Mice Results In recruit prospects as young as 12, housing Umpire’s Ejection 20 percent today’s them in crowded quarters on antiquated Major League play- Booing and yelling at an umpire over ballfields. a disputed call are as much a part of ers were born, is If a Major League team is interested in the subject of a baseball as chasing a foul ball. But at a a prospect, they must deal with the bus- game last week between the Fort Myers fascinating new movie that provides an cone, who usually gets a large share of insight into this $125 million per year Miracle and the Daytona Cubs, the any signing bonus. young intern working as disc jockey at industry in that impoverished country. Nearly every baseball organization And interestingly, the movie, Daytona’s Jackie Robinson Ballpark was operates an academy there, and, in ejected by the umpire for playing Three Ballplayer: Pelotero, has strong local fairness to the Major Leagues, these connections. Blind Mice after a close call at first base academies have been vastly improved in went against the home team. The movie tracks the signing of two recent years. young players – Miguel Angel Sano and The summer intern, Derek Dye, a Skipp Tutor Whether you’re a baseball fan or not, student at the University of Illinois, got Jean Carlos Batista – two teenagers with you will find this movie fascinating as it dreams of earning millions playing base- the old heave-ho from home plate umpire delves into the shadowy world and lofty Mario Seneca, after he queued up the Beachview Golf ball to make a better life for themselves dreams of baseball in the DR. Both Sano and their families. famous children’s fable on the stadium’s and Batista speak for themselves in the public address system. Shootout Winner Sano, you may recall, was signed movie. by the Minnesota Twins in 2009 for a Not only was Dye ejected, but the pub- kipp Tutor won Beachview Golf One scene shows a secretly recorded lic address announcer also was thrown Course’s third Shootout of the whopping $3.1 million when just 16 episode of Sano and his family talking years old, and is progressing through the out. And Seneca ordered the sound sys- Ssummer season. Tutor outlasted with a scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Twins’ farm system. Baseball America tem turned off for the remainder of the seven other competitors to take the The family believes there was collusion to game. top prize. And he did it in style, with a labels him the Twins’ top prospect. delay an age investigation of the teenager Batista, now 20, plays for the Greenville In defense of umpire Seneca, officials birdie on the final hole. to deflate the value of the signing bonus. are instructed to stop actions they deem Astros in the Rookie Appalachian That claim was never proved. Great Service! Great Dedication! Great Results!

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Or even a step in their goal emeritus of CCMI. mile run on the South Seas Island Resort [email protected]. towards competing in an even more In the hardest hit areas of Lee County, golf path, which includes panoramas challenging event in the near future. as many as 97 percent of children are of the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island If you’re thinking about being part of on free or reduced lunch. Most of these Sound. Athletes will compete in waves this year’s Galloway Captiva Tri, here’s children are going without any food from based on age and gender. another good reason: To help the less the time they leave school on Friday until There will be two children’s fun races fortunate in our community put food on they return on Monday, as well as during (sponsored by Jason Gunter, P.A.): The the table. school holidays. CCMI established school 6- to 9-year-olds will complete a 100-yard When you sign up for the Galloway backpack programs in many local schools swim, 1.5-mile bike and half-mile run, Captiva Tri – a two-day fitness and fam- in conjunction with community service while the age 10 to 13 racers face a 200- ily weekend held September 15 and 16 organizations in order to get food directly yard swim, 3-mile bike and 1-mile run. on Captiva – a portion of your registra- into the hands of the children. (They have The swim course will take place in waist- tion fee is earmarked for Community also established a School Food Pantry at deep water along Captiva’s Gulf beach, Share your community Cooperative Ministries, Inc. Bonita Springs Elementary.) and the course will be lined with adults news with us. CCMI is an innovative nonprofit “Experts agree that good nutrition is and life guards. The bike course will be 501(c)3 organization made up of social critical to a child’s ability to learn,” said closed to all traffic, and the run course Call 395-1213 service entrepreneurs fighting to end Tracey Galloway, CEO of CCMI.” Our will be along the golf course overlooking Fax: 395-2299 homelessness and hunger in our com- backpack program supports that goal by the Gulf of Mexico. All children who fin- munity. The agency provides more than addressing one of roadblocks of positive ish will receive a medal. or email 14,000 meals each month through educational outcomes, child hunger.” Both adult and children athletes can [email protected] their Everyday Café and Marketplace Last year, with 500 registrants for find out more details and register online and Home Delivered Meals programs. the adult race the Galloway Captiva Tri through the link at the event website, CCMI also educates 40 children in their raised $6,500 for CCMI. This year, with www.captivatri.org. 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Members of the Sanibel-Captiva Optimists Club presented a $1,000 check to Island Pizza Members of the Sanibel-Captiva Optimists Club presented a $750 check to Community in support of the Free Lunch Friday program at the Sanibel Recreation Center. Pictured Housing & Resources in support of the Back To School gift card program. This year, 30 chil- accepting the check from the Optimist Club is Island Pizza’s John Talmage and Jamie dren of CHR residents received a $25 gift card thanks to the Optimist Club. Pictured accept- Radaker. Also pictured are club members Jim and Suzanne Baxter, Amy Wainwright, ing the check from the blub is CHR’s Kelly Collini and Richard Johnson. Also pictured are Richard McCurry, Mike McGray, Stan Howard, Dan Alton, Mark Steger and Randy Carson club members Stan Howard, Amy Wainwright, Jim and Suzanne Baxter, Richard McCurry, photo by Jeff Lysiak Mike McGray, Randy Carson, Mark Steger, John Jones and Dan Alton photo by Jeff Lysiak Optimists Hand Out Six Scholarships

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I don’t have time Certified Wills, Trusts addresses of all real estate he owns. day they don’t have to record the trust or to review that here, but I have done so in & Estates Attorney; Do you think that John has properly any special affidavits. past columns. If you are interested, go to CPA “funded” his trust? By funding I mean In other states, like Massachusetts, my firm’s website and watch the video for ames are transferring title to all of the assets that the attorney may create a special type of Florida residency and estate planning. We important. would have been subject to probate at his trust that acts as a shell-like entity to hold briefly mention some of the issues there. NA little boy death if they are not titled into his trust? title so that one does not have to record I hope that you can now see that a named Myron in If you said “No, he has not properly the entire trust in the public records to name is very important if you have a today’s day and transferred the title to his assets” then transfer title to the property. Not only trust. You should always make sure that age may have to you would be correct. In order to prop- could recording the trust be very expen- all of your accounts and properties are quickly learn how erly transfer title to your accounts into sive, it also subjects it to public review. named properly. Even if your first name to defend himself your trust – the account title, its name Anyone who wants to see the contents of is Myron. on the school playground. Companies – must change. Instead of the bank state- the trust may do so. Usually you want to ©2012 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more spend millions of dollars coming up with ment titled in the name of John Smith, keep the contents of your trust private. at www.sbshlaw.com. just the right name for their new prod- it should be titled in the name of John ucts. We’ve all heard of how Chevrolet Smith, Trustee for the John Smith Trust dated March 4, 2011. had a hard time selling its Nova auto- From page 36 rary, Top 40 and blues; Thursday, 2 Hot, mobile in Latin America. GM executives The same holds true with John’s bro- kerage accounts and his deeds. He needs contemporary, reggae and dance. The puzzled over the difficulty until they Around The Islands Jacaranda is at 1223 Periwinkle Way, realized what “no va” means in Spanish to work with his brokerage firms to make sure that he renames his account into the Smith; Saturday, Joe McCormick and phone 472-1771. – “it doesn’t go!” Traders Store & Cafe features Names are also important in estate name of his trust. This usually means that singer Marvilla Marzan; Wednesday and he has to fill out some paperwork with Thursday, dancing to Joe McCormick music by Chris Workman Wednesdays planning. How an account is titled can from 7 to 10 p.m. and Danny Morgan mean the difference between whether the financial institution. John continues with popular favorites and smooth vocal to use his social security number as his stylings, R&B, jazz and pop. Traditions and Friends on Tuesdays and Thursdays a probate administration is going to be from 7 to 10 p.m. Traders is at 1551 required on the account owner’s death or tax identification number for the accounts is at 3111 West Gulf Drive, phone 472- since his revocable living trust is deemed 4559. Periwinkle Way, phone 472-7242. not. The Mucky Duck on Andy Rosse Assume that John Smith has his estate a “grantor trust” under the IRS tax code. Sweet Melissa’s Café features In other words, the trust is invisible to the Michael David playing light acoustic Lane, Captiva, features music by Mark planning attorney prepare a revocable Dupuy on Mondays; Rich Lancaster, living trust. The attorney doesn’t ask IRS during John’s lifetime. He continues background music Wednesday through to file his tax returns as if he does not Saturday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sweet Wednesdays; Gene Federico, Thursdays John about his specific accounts but gives and Saturdays; and Buckeye Ken, John a sheet describing how his accounts have a trust. Melissa’s is at 1625 Periwinkle Way, How about the deeds to his real prop- Sanibel, phone 472-1956. Fridays. should be titled. John notices at the end The Island Cow on Periwinkle Way of his revocable living trust is a sheet of erty? Those need to be changed too. George & Wendy’s Sanibel Here John would be well advised to ask Seafood Grille has live entertainment has live entertainment on Friday with paper entitled Schedule A – Trust Assets. Dan Confrey; Saturday, Diana Lynn; and So John gets to work. He starts by his attorney to make the transfer. The as follows: Friday, Anthony Wayne; attorney may create a deed that John Wednesday, Bill Metts, folk guitar; and Sunday, Buckeye Ken. Phone 472-0606. Thursday, Karaoke. The restaurant is at RC Otter’s, 11506 Andy Rosse 2499 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, phone Lane, Captiva, has live music daily with 395-1263. dining inside and out, phone 395-1142. The Jacaranda has entertainment Keylime Bistro features live music Excellence in Real Estate nightly from 7 to 11 p.m. On Friday and days and nights seven days a week. New Saturday, various artists are featured. 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After all, and with your safety and investment in these items are always a great source of mind. entertainment and relaxation that many Bryan Hayes is a Sanibel air condi- of us would like and want to have in our tioning contractor. He also owns, with homes. his brother Todd, an electrical busi- Naturally, these types of upgrades also ness on Sanibel. He can be reached at require some electrical work, because [email protected]. they are not your standard issue plug into the outlet devices, and have to be installed with safety and proper wiring in mind. Large items like these require their own dedicated circuits and new wiring. Read us online at The installations can be challenging and I IslandSunNews.com genuinely discourage anyone from treat- ing it as a DIY project, unless you or a 44 ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 Superior Interiors Working with a professional decorator age and liquidity during the next two The Red Sox Foundation is a 501c3 should be a totally enjoyable process! years. and the official team charity of the Working With Marcia Feeney is an interior designer “The Lee County Port Authority is Boston Red Sox. The foundation’s on Sanibel/Captiva Islands. She can be very pleased that Standard & Poor’s primary focus locally is in serving the A Decorator reached at [email protected]. has recognized the credit strengths health, education, recreation, and social by Marcia Feeney of Southwest Florida International service needs of children and families Airport,” said Robert M. Ball, A.A.E., across Southwest Florida. The Red Sox ave you executive director of the Lee County Port Foundation is one of the most successful ever felt this International Authority. “During these difficult eco- in all of Major League Baseball. Hway? Many nomic times, we continue to effectively Manhattan Construction has signed on times, your only Airport’s Bond manage all of our resources and maintain as the event’s title sponsor. Tournament choice has been a high level of service for our customers sponsorships are available from $100 to to hire a decorator Rating Affirmed and business partners.” $1,500. Foursome player packages begin who charges for For more information, log onto www. at $500 and non-player passes which his/her time. And tandard & Poor’s Ratings Services flylcpa.com. include entry into the park, lunch and bat- sometimes you has affirmed the outstanding ting practice swings are $75 per person. knew within the S‘A-’ rating on Southwest Florida Raffle items that can be used to aid in first hour that you International Airport’s $309 million air- From page 38 raising more money for the foundation just didn’t click. Unfortunately, you’re port revenue bonds. The Rating Outlook and additional funds for those in need left feeling uncomfortable and intimidat- on all bonds is Stable. The bonds are Inaugural Swings throughout Southwest Florida are also ed, and you’ve accomplished nothing. payable from the net revenues gener- being accepted. ated by the operations of Southwest The afternoon will also include oppor- With today’s overwhelming options in tunities for golfers to take batting practice For more information, call 226-4783 home furnishings, a professional decora- Florida International Airport. or e-mail [email protected]. The ‘A-’ rating is based on Southwest swings from home plate for the chance tor is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. to win spring training season tickets for Here are a few tips to help you enjoy Florida International Airport having a very strong liquidity position with unrestricted 2013. 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Start a notebook for Spring Training,” said Katie Haas, editorial copy to: or file of the ideas you like best. agreement that the Lee County Port Authority entered in with its airline part- director of Florida business operations. • Give some thought to your budget. “We are committed to this community [email protected] Having some sort of guideline will save ners in 2008; and limited competition in the region. and our goal is to harness the passion our you lots of valuable time. fans have for the Red Sox and transform • Think about your function needs as The Stable Outlook reflects the expec- tation of continued good passenger it into a vehicle for positive change here well as your decorating desires for your in Southwest Florida.” rooms. enplanement trends, debt service cover-

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Share your community news with us. Call 395-1213 Fax: 395-2299 or email [email protected] 46 ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 most, and I am very resentful that my bers against family members. And if the promote better sleep. Various parts of the Mom And Me husband is prepared to spend so much of marriage fails, perhaps it will be a learn- plant can be applied topically, ingested our money on this young woman. What ing experience for the daughter and she orally, or taken as a tea to relieve diges- do you think I should do? can mature from it. tion, constipation, toothaches, inflamma- Myrtle Pryce tion, depression, headache and asthma. Dear Myrtle, Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is You’re going to love this next part. Marriage is difficult even in the best of [email protected]. Magnolia bark extract has power- times, in spite of what the songs and the ful stress busting effects, largely due to poems on greeting cards tell us. “honokiol,” a well-studied and potent It doesn’t get any easier for most of anxiolytic. It works similarly to prescrip- the seniors, just a different set of prob- deaRPharmacist tion medications like alprazolam (Xanax), lems. In young marriages, it may be the chlordiazepoxide (Librium), diazepam in-laws, and in senior marriages, it could Magnolia Bark (Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan). Both be the adult children. magnolia and prescription sedatives work To avoid problems, many people are Is A Natural by increasing levels of GABA, a relaxing by Lizzie and Pryce advised to keep estates separated and hormone that helps calm and soothe an have prenuptial agreements. If this had Tranquilizer overactive brain. The difference is that izzie and Pryce answer your ques- happened in your marriage, maybe this honokiol is picky and works in specific tions and give advice about aging problem could have been avoided. But as by Suzy Cohen, RPh areas of the brain (raising GABA). The Lconcerns from a two-generational it is, counseling is a possibility. But if that ear net effect is relaxation. perspective. A mother and daughter is not possible, you will just have to learn Pharmacist: Prescription drugs affect GABA recep- team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health to accept what you cannot change. D What herb tors throughout your entire body, caus- educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- Lizzie do you suggest for ing systemic side effects such morning chotherapist in private practice who Dear Myrtle, relieving stress? The hangover effect, muscle weakness, day- specializes in the care of elders and Let me see if I understand… you and side effects of alpra- time fatigue and more. Magnolia, being people with chronic illnesses. your husband have been married for two zolam are intoler- more selective, should not produce these Dear Mom & Me, years? You are very resentful that your able. – R.T., Denver, problems, and should not make you feel My husband and I married two years husband wants to pay for his daughter’s Colorado doped up. ago. We are in our late 60s and it was a wedding because you think the daughter Answer: Many Magnolia helps manage stress eating second for both. and soon to be son-in-law are both imma- herbs and nutri- so I suggest you take it while watching We haven’t even tried to blend our ture? And the marriage will not last more ents can help, please use my search your favorite reality show (wink). A couple adult children into a family, because we than a year? Since when is everything box at my website because I have of studies found that overweight women know that it would never work. One of about you and what you think and want? many articles archived. Also, I wrote a ate fewer calories while on magnolia, his daughters is extremely immature and Let’s look at the possible consequenc- full chapter,“Frazzled, Frustrated and versus those who did not supplement. It’s she has announced that she is engaged es of your actions. If you choose to argue Freaked Out” in my book, The 24-Hour not an appetite suppressant, I suspect it to an equally immature and obnoxious against the marriage and not support it, Pharmacist. just tames the compulsion to eat while individual. you risk harming your relationship with Today, I’m excited to tell you about under stress. My husband wants to give her the your husband and family in general. Magnoliae officinalis, a flowering plant Millions of Americans with generalized marriage of her dreams, and we are It seems to me, Myrtle, the better used for eons in traditional Chinese and anxiety disorder, grief, depression and expected to pay all of the costs. I know choice is to grin and bear it. You will sup- Japanese medicine to control anxiety and panic attacks may benefit from magnolia that the marriage will last 12 months at port your husband, not pit family mem- bark, so it’s a bright future. I love that magnolia bark offers a safe alternative for people concerned about addiction and Cycling Safety Notes excessive sedation from medications. The biggest deal to me, as a pharmacist is that studies published in the Journal of STAY TO THE RIGHT Pharmacology have shown that honokiol induces a specific stress-relieving effect SIDE OF THE PATHS and is less likely to cause “motor dysfunc- tion” as well as sedation as compared to medicine. I’d still tread carefully if you In the U.S., we drive - and have to operate machinery or drive a car, cycle - on the right. That until you are certain of magnolia’s effect on you. The best part is that withdrawal applies to roads, but it symptoms are absent in people who Indispensable also applies to our discontinue magnolia bark. I recommend “HonoPure” by Econugenics, “Magnolia Advice from Dr. Dave Sanibel Shared Use Extract” by either Nutricology or Allergy Paths. Other users will Research Group. Even though multiple studies have con- be expecting you to be on firmed the safety magnolia bark, I suggest you get your physician’s approval. Stop the right side, so let’s magnolia two weeks prior to surgery, you establish a good habit - don’t want it in your blood stream while receiving anesthesia. Alcohol’s sedative always keep to the right - effect enhances magnolia’s effect, so this especially where there combination should be avoided. And finally, magnolia is not recom- are yellow lines. mended for pregnant ladies, as certain forms may be harmful. This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. Get your copy of Dr. Dave’s Book dearpharmacist.com. at Sanibel Island Books and Gifts, 1571 Periwinkle Way Our email address is SANIBEL BICYCLE CLUB 472-5223 [email protected] ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 47 go to work. If you live close to work, then Mobile Mammogram Returns Got A Problem? maybe you could walk or bicycle. If you he City of could set the tone for the day by being Sanibel Dr. Connie Is In active, it might counter the sedentary TRecreation by Constance work during the day. Center will host the Clancy My counseling clients requires me to Radiology Regional sit a lot, so I make sure I get up and walk Center’s Mobile Q: I have a desk around for a bit in between clients and I Mammo Coach job where I work do some form of exercise before I start from 9 a.m. to 2 eight hours a day my work day, mostly walking. It really p.m. on Friday, five days a week. helps to move when you can. Also, eat August 17. For I don’t understand a healthy diet, get plenty of rest, and an appointment why I am so tired have stimulating things to do outside the or if you have any when I get home. office rather than going directly home questions relative I don’t have the and watching TV and eating. Even if it is to the test, call the energy to go out just a day or so a week, volunteer doing Radiology Regional and exercise. I even something you enjoy and help others. 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More importantly, with early detection, the sur- When you don’t move much through vival rate for an early diagnosed breast cancer at five years is better than 97 percent. the day, you are not using your endor- Mammography is one aspect of breast health, in addition to monthly self-exam and phins that help keep depression at bay. annual physician exam. Prolonged sitting can also contribute to The Sanibel Recreation Center is located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. For more a drop in insulin sensitivity and enzymes information, call 472-0345 or visit www.mysanibel.com. that normally break down fat. So getting up regularly and walking around, even going outside for a break can help. Do you like your work and do you Share your community news with us. feel productive? You may be better suited Barrier Island for a type of work where you are more Title Services, Inc Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 . physically active. 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The Sanctuary and The Dunes. Their training for employees, “which is a great From page 6 Golf Courses efforts have included education, lake man- start,” said Evans. The course manag- agement, plantings, fertilizer management ers have also added narrow buffer zones Dinkins Bayou Made Gains In and irrigation adjustments. around the lakes. “There has been a 12 the Clam Bayou eco-system by allowing The Sanctuary “has gone above and percent improvement since last year,” he tidal water to flow into and out of the Water Quality beyond” and the reason improvement was noted. However, there are some low cost bayou. by Anne Mitchell logged at six percent is that there was not and cost free measures that can be taken According to a city memo, an unin- much that needed to be done, Evans said. for further improvement. tended consequence of the culvert instal- ll three of Sanibel’s golf courses Crews have even been monitoring the “Beachview has gone through some lation is sand and silt washing from Clam have improved their water quality contents of the drains and removing grass tough times and we don’t want to push Bayou into canals and the waterway on Athis year, says the city’s director before it gets into the lakes. them any harder than we have to,” Evans the Dinkins Bayou side of the culvert. of natural resources, James Evans. The crew at The Dunes has even been added. At its March 15, 2011 meeting, city The report card idea was established a raking algae from the lakes as well as Residents in The Dunes are starting to council directed staff to prepare plans and year ago at the suggestion of Vice Mayor now mowing to the edges of the lakes, see clearer lakes, Evans noted. cost estimates for permitting, work scope Mick Denham, who heads water quality contributing to a 28 percent improve- “At The Dunes, once they saw and funding to restore water flow in the improvement on behalf of the city. ment on its 2011 score. improvements, the homeowners got canals and waterways impacted by the Evans said by course managers vol- “There have been no fish kills this behind it and started putting pressure on Clam Bayou box culvert. The cost esti- untarily adopting best management year. I have never seen the lakes so clear the management,” said Denham. mate came in at $345,000. practices (BMP), two golf courses are in as they are this year,” Evans reported. full compliance with environmental goals, Beachview has implemented BMP

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Snapper Caribe 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups white onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 4 cups plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 1/2 cups dry white wine 2/3 cup green olives, sliced 1/4 cup capers, drained 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 six-ounce snapper fillets 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft. Stir in garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes and yellow pepper; cook until softened. Stir in wine, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes and bring to a simmer. Snapper Caribe Place fillets into sauce; cover pan and Add butter to sauce and simmer until Nutritional Value Per Serving Carbohydrates 26g, Protein 39g, Omega gently simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until thickened. Stir cilantro into sauce and Calories 510, Calories From Fat 170, 3 Fatty Acid 0.06g. fish flakes easily with a fork. Transfer fil- serve over fillets. Total Fat19 g, Saturated Fat 6g, Trans lets to a serving plate and keep warm. Yields four servings Fatty Acid 0g, Cholesterol 80mg, Total PAINTING

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GENERAL CONTRACTOR TREE & LAWN CARE LAWN MAINTENANCE Greg Weglarz General Contractor, Inc. “Building in Southwest Florida for over 25 Years” BUILDING DREAMS 239-896-6789 Specializing In Impact Glass Complete Landscaping Services WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENT • Tree Service and Pepper Clearing • Lawn Care • Landscape Trimming & Pruning (239) 489-0442 • Fertilization • Weed Maintenance • Mulch Applications www.gregweglarz State Certifi cation Number • Property Clean up CG CA05420 Sanibel Family Owned & Operated NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING Licensed & Insured / www.enviromow.com ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 51 PUZZLE ANSWERS

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REMODELING PAINTING CHILD CARE Cook & Son, Inc. Residential & Commercial Painting CGC1507121 - Power Washing I’m Trustworthy Two Little Islanders Custom Remodeling $18.50 (3hr Minimum) - Wallpaper Hanging Caring Three Little Islanders Kitchen • Baths • Carpet • Tile • Hardwood Dependable $20.00 (3hr Minimum) - Faux Finishing Ask About overnight packages Concrete Restoration • Water Proofi ng Safe • Stucco • Plumbing • Electrical - Free Estimates Well Known by the Islanders Annette Pennacchia Owner Contact Number: 239.887.0877 - Interior & Exterior Email: afi [email protected] Offi ce: 472-9137 • Cell: 691-8445 CPR Certifi ed - Dependable POOL SERVICE & REPAIR - Reliable FISHING CHARTER COLOR SCHEMES - Licensed & Insured Light Tackle Sport Fishing Islands Premier Pool Service on request from Sanibel Home Furnishings Lic #S3-11944 Tarponp • Snook • Redfi sh & More Professional Weekly Service CAPT. MATT MITCHELL Fast Expert Equipment Repair and Replacement Deep-End Specializing in 395-3928 Cell: 841-4302 Pool Service Gulfstream Pool Heaters USCG Licensed With your contract & Insured 239-699-6279 a donation to your C: (239) 340-8651 www.captmattmitchell.com 25 years experience Lic # CPC1457386 favorite charity will be made. email: [email protected] 52 ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 C LASSIFIED AD DEADLINE MONDAY AT NOON

HELP WANTED SERVICES OFFERED REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE ANNUAL RENTAL ANNUAL RENTALS HELLE'S CLEANING SERVICES SANIBEL Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471 Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047 DUNES ☼ NS 11/13 NC TFN On a quiet road, offering 3 bedrooms/3 baths +den, plus garage and storage. COMPANION SERVICE Newer carpet & paint. UF 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, Fl $2,500/mo. Phone: 239-472-3644, ext 1 Sanibel-Captiva Care and Companion Service, Fax: 239-472-2334 LLC Medical appointments, general transportation, www.crowclinic.org shopping, light meal preparations, and light GULF - FRONT cleaning. Our services are customized to meet HELP US PLEASE!! our clients needs. Call 239-395-3591, or Gorgeous, professionally decorated We need volunteers for: for an emergency call 239-472-0556. 2 bedroom/2 bath + den, condo. Clinic emergency patient admissions desk ☼RS 10/3 BM TFN Gulf Front plus pool, & tennis. and baby animal feeders Call on this rare condo. Offering. Visitor education center greeters and gift $4,000/mo. shop cashiers CROW - (239) 472-3644, ext. 231 or HOUSE CARE LAKE FRONT [email protected] While you are away by ☼RS 10/28 NC TFN retired architect, Sanibel resident. This updated 2 bedroom/2.5 bath Call 395-1649. Townhouse is available furnished or UF. ☼RS 11/13 NC TFN All appliances, gorgeous serene views, covered parking, walk to stores. PERSONAL ASSISTANT Call to view this property. Wanted: Full time Personal Assistant $1,550/mo. with Real Estate License for top producing Realtor. SANIBEL HOME WATCH Must be computer savvy, Retired Police Captain knowledgeable with Lives on Sanibel 472-6747 Sanibel & Captiva Islands. Will Check Your Home Weekly E-mail resume to Very Reasonable Rates Gulf Beach Properties, Inc. [email protected] (239) 728-1971 ☼RR 5/18 BM TFN ☼NS 8/10 CC 8/17 Paul H. Zimmerman, Broker/Owner Serving The Islands Rental Needs Since 1975 BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS ☼RS 8/10 BM TFN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Growing Sanibel Real Estate Company DOCKAGE VACATION RENTAL seeks a friendly, “want to stay busy” ☼RS 5/4 BM TFN person that can help us make a difference. Hourly, Daily, Weekly Saturday hours and occasionally needed and Monthly. during the week. Call Jay Richter 472-2411. Island Vacations ☼NS 8/10 CC TFN Captiva Island 472-5800 ☼RS 1/30 NC TFN Of Sanibel & Captiva SCAN CODE Million $ Views Await You! WEEKEND RECEPTIONIST BOATS FOR SALE • Cottages • Condos • Homes • Seeking part-time weekend receptionist ‘99 31-foot Fountain CC, twin 250 EFIs, Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths for our Sanibel Real Estate offi ce. Must be fi sh/cuddy, low hours with trailer. $39,500. 239-472-7277 highly organized with strong computer skills 9.5-foot Dinghy with 1-888-451-7277 2 1/2 hp outboard. $1,000. ☼RS 8/3 NC 8/24 (MS-Offi ce) and ability to communicate ☼ 395-9048. RS 10/9 BM TFN effectively. Prior experience in a real estate ☼RS 8/10 CC 8/10 offi ce preferred, but not required. Pay is commensurate with experience. Please fax ANNUAL RENTAL resume to 239.333.2388. LOST AND FOUND NEAR BEACH PRIVATE HOME ☼NS 8/10 BM 8/17 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH RE/MAX OF THE ISLANDS CELL PHONE LOST 3 bedroom, 2 bath Home with heated pool, Putting owners and in quiet Sanibel neighborhood. Seasonal LG RAZR tenants together and monthly rentals. 239-472-0692 or VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Lost at Sanibel School FOR A FREE LIST Call Dustyn Corace www.4sanibel.com. parking lot about May 16. OF ALL www.remax-oftheislands.com ☼RS 10/14 CC TFN Call 239-288-6031. 239-472-2311 At The Sanibel School ☼ Call Michelle Wesley RS 8/3 NC TFN ISLAND PROPERTIES ☼RS 3/30 BM TFN 239-910-8000 LIGHTHOUSE REALTY ☼RS 4/6 NC TFN COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR SALE Paul J. Morris, Broker VISIT ANNUAL RENTAL VACATION RENTALS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES www.FreeSanibelList.com 1506 Periwinkle Way - One bedroom one SERVICES OFFERED LIME TREE CENTER bath unfurnished apartment over the VIP 359 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island Vacation Rentals offi ce - $875 per month, 239-579-0511 CONDO UNIT FOR SALE Pfeifer Realty Group ☼RR 7/20 CC TFN Sanibel Island, FL includes utilities. Call Ronna 472-1613. HOME/CONDO WATCH FOR SALE - Commercial condo in 5-unit ☼NS 8/10 CC TFN CONCIERGE SERVICES complex centrally located 239-472-0004 on Periwinkle Way. ☼ Dorado Property Management RS 6/17 BM TFN ❋ Can be used for offi ce or retail. Full Range of Services Excellent Motivated to sell. $225,000. Organizational Skills ❋ Island Resident ❋ ❋ Call Janie Howland, Realtor, VIP Realty. Licensed & Insured 24/7 239-850-6419. Call 239-472-8875 ☼RS 8/3 CC 8/31 ☼RS 10/1 BM TFN ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 53 ★ ★ C LASSIFIEDS ★ C LASSIFIEDS ★ ★ RENTAL WANTED

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CASH PAID FOR MILITARY ITEMS Cash Paid For Old Military Items. Medals, Swords, Uniforms, helmets, old guns, awards & more. Local Toll Free 1-866-440-3280 ☼RS 8/10 CC 8/31 54 ISLAND SUN - AUGUEST 10, 2012 Pets Of The Week y name is Toby and I am a 2-year-old male Mbrindle shepherd/ hound mix. I was rescued by Animal Services and Lee NEWSPAPER County Sheriff Deputies. Sanibel & Captiva Islands They found me chained to a tree in standing water and CALLING CARD 239-395-1213 without proper food, water Emergency...... 911 and shelter. Sanibel Police ...... 472-3111 Even though my former Lee County Sheriff’s Office ...... 477-1200 owners neglected me, I still On Call Captiva Deputy ...... 477-1000 love people and want to be Fire Department part of a real family who Sanibel ...... 472-5525 will take good care of me. I Captiva ...... 472-9494 Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 promise to love you and be a Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 good companion. Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 My adoption fee is Chamber of Commerce ...... 472-1080 $8 (regularly $75) dur- City of Sanibel ...... 472-4135 ing Animal Services’ Dog Administrative Office ...... 472-3700 Days of Summer Adoption Building Department ...... 472-4555 Promotion. Community Housing and Resources ...... 472-1189 My name is Havana and Planning Department ...... 472-4136 I am a 1-year-old female Library chocolate and white domes- Sanibel ...... 472-2483 tic short hair. Captiva ...... 472-2133 My coat is a stunning Post Office Sanibel ...... 472-1573 chocolate brown with white Sanibel (toll free) ...... 800-275-8777 and my eyes are a beautiful Captiva ...... 472-1674 combination of green and Sanibel Community Association ...... 472-2155 gold. I’m a very petite and Senior Center ...... 472-5743 lady-like kitty, but my best ARTS feature is my personality. I Arcade Theater ...... 332-4488 enjoy cuddling, purring and Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 spending quality time with BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) ...... 395-0900 people. I appreciate the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 company of other pets, too! Toby ID# 540839 Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 472-6197 My adoption fee: is photos by squaredogphoto.com $8 (regularly $50) dur- Lee County Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 Naples Philharmonic ...... 597-1111 ing Animal Services’ Dog The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 Days of Summer Adoption Sanibel Music Festival ...... 336-7999 Promotion. Sanibel-Captiva Art League ...... 472-4258 For information about S.W. Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 this week’s pets, call 533- CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 7387 (LEE-PETS) or log on ABWA (American Business Women’s Assoc.) ...... 472-2929 to Animal Services’ website American Legion Post 123 ...... 472-9979 at www.LeeLostPets.com. Angel Flight SE ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL When calling, refer to the Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 animal’s ID number. The Sanibel Bike Club ...... sanibelbicycleclub.org website updates every hour Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva ...... 274-5900 so you will be able to see if CROW (Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife) ...... 472-3644 these or any other pets are FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) ...... 472-0404 still available. Sanibel Island Fishing Club ...... 472-8994 The shelter is open Horticultural Society of the Islands ...... 472-6940 Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva ...... 472-8334 for adoptions from 11:30 Kiwanis Club ...... 472-2121 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday League of Women Voters ...... 472-6689 through Saturday. The Lions Club (Tom Rothman) ...... 395-3248 shelter is located at 5600 Master Gardeners of the Islands ...... 472-6940 Banner Drive in Fort Myers, Newcomers ...... 472-9332 next to the Lee County Notre Dame Club of Southwest Florida ...... 768-0417 Sheriff’s Office off Six Mile Optimist Club ...... 472-0836 Cypress Parkway. PAWS ...... 472-4823 All adoptions include Rotary Club ...... 472-7257 or 472-0141 spay/neuter surgery, age- Sanibel Beautification Inc...... 470-2866 appropriate vaccinations, Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron ...... 472-3828 rabies vaccination and Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club ...... 395-1770 county license if three Sanibel Youth Soccer ...... 395-2040 months or older, flea treat- www.sanibelsoccer.org ment, worming, heartworm The Military Officers Assc. of America test for dogs six months (MOAA, Alex MacKenzie)...... 395-9232 and over, feline AIDS and United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 leukemia test for cats, United Way 211 Helpline ...... (24 hour information line) 211 or 433-3900 training DVD, 10-day Zonta Club ...... 671-6381 health guarantee and a bag ISLAND ATTRACTIONS of Science Diet pet food. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 The adoption package is J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 valued at $500. Sanibel Historical Museum & Village ...... 472-4648 Havana ID# 540464 SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) ...... 472-2329 ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012 55 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME Answers on page 51 56 ISLAND SUN - AUGUST 10, 2012

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PUNTA RASSA 302 NEW LISTING: BEACH RD. VILLA This elegantly appointed home has been completely The name,”Beach Road Villas” says it all. Just a short renovated. Top of the line granite in kitchen and baths. walk or ride to the beach sands of the Gulf of Mexico. Unique master bath & dressing area, design award, This East End complex consists of six town homes wood floors, dry bar, stainless steel appliances. Sun and their own private pool. The highlights of this home drenched with magnificent sunsets and views of Sanibel include recently remodeled kitchen and baths featuring Island enhanced by hurricane glass enclosed lanai, stainless appliances, granite counter-tops, new cabinetry and more. Beautiful neutral hurricane glass on all windows. Social membership to Sanibel Harbour included. tile throughout the living area including the lanai. Master suite upstairs includes a Turnkey and ready! Offered for $399,990. Contact Marianne Stewart 239/560-6420. private bath, ample closets and a balcony overlooking the tranquil lake. Offered for $349,000. Contact Brian Murty 239/565-1272 CROWN COLONY Fantastic Lake View in the prestigious Crown Colony TRADEWINDS Golf & Country Club. This Heron model has so many Wonderful 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Tradewinds Near Beach Home. options, the best may be the greatly expanded pool Privacy is enhanced by white fenced yard, caged topaz pool and and deck area with a commanding long view of the lush green tropical landscaping. Step inside and instantly you lake with a sunset view. Location is always important, will see this property was designed with that calming easy-living and this house really delivers. More options include island atmosphere in mind. Cozy but still spacious so your family can enjoy that relaxed stainless kitchen, custom coffered ceiling treatments, custom fans, built-in wood beach home feeling. Tradewinds owners also benefit from an exclusive Beach Access with cabinets for the office/3rd br, built in custom entertainment center in living room with plenty of parking so you, your family and friends can enjoy the warm sun soaked sands large screen HDTV, satellite dish and built-in surround audio system that stays. The and breathtaking Sanibel Sunsets. Peaceful surroundings, stellar sunsets, restful beaches, very large pool with spa has both solar and electric heater. Electric shutters at front and relaxed outdoors, easy maintenance. This home will make sure everyday feels like a day rear entries. Offered for $389,500. Contact Larry Hahn at 239/898-8789. at the beach.. Offered for $659,000. Contact George Kohlbrenner 239/565-8805 CROWN COLONY JONATHAN HARBOUR This 2 level Kingfisher has been modified from 4 BAY FRONT BUILDING SITE bedrooms to 2 master suites and a guest room. 17059 Marina Cove Lane This lot has a great dock system Upstairs master can be reconfigured to 2 bedroom with a lift and deep water, electric and water on dock. 140 layout. Pool and spa overlook lake with Southern feet of water frontage and only 10 minutes by water to exposure. This home is totally complete. Beautifully the Gulf. Private gated community with pool, tennis, and finished and furnished. Furniture is included (with few personal exceptions) and golf clubhouse. Custom blueprints available for a home if purchaser is interested. Offered membership transfer is included but not required. There are too many details & extras for $625,000. Contact Ralph or Cathy Galietti 239/826-5897 or 239/828-5807. to list, so call to see it soon! Offered for $429,000. Contact Larry Hahn 239/898-8789 1149 Periwinkle Way 239/472-0176 fax 239/472-0350 • 11526 Andy Rosse Lane 239/472-1270 fax 239-472-1268 • 11509 Andy Rosse Lane 239/472-1395 www.jnaislandrealestate.com