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PORTER OCTOBER 21,1999 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 26, WEEK 43 NUMBER 44, 24 PAGES 75 CENTS FLASH! City of Scmibel-Captiva? Captivans studying three them in studying three possible of a 10-page government assess- open to talking about the possibility. alternatives for the future of Captiva ment report for Sealover to share "You can use whatever cliche possible alternatives for — annexation to Sanibel, incorpora- with members of City Council. you want, but basically 'the ball's in the future of Captiva, tion as a city or remaining under After receiving the letter their court' or 'the shoe's on their Lee County, perhaps with control Monday afternoon, Sealover said it foot,'" said Sealover. "It would take including annexation to over land use and code enforce- wasn't the first time he had heard of initiation on their side." the City of Sanibel ment. the idea. In mid-September CCA On Captiva, Garvey emphasizes CCA Executive Director Paul members Bob Lloyd and Mike that the CCA has merely authorized Garvey requested the city's assis- Mullins, members of an ad hoc a study of options and that the board By Barbara Linstrom tance in gathering information committee appointed to look into of governors is not leaning m any Special to the Island Reporter regarding those possibilities in a let- future governance, paid the city particular direction. Members of the Captiva Civic ter to Ed Sealover, city manager. He manager a visit to discuss the option Association (CCA) formally asked also attached copies of the first draft of annexation. Sealover says he's t> See Join, page 4 According to Mote the City of Sanibel Monday to assist Marine Lab, the
red tide in the _ ^ -•<• northern sound is dissipating and moving north. Sites chosen Tragedy Money for for towers in the Bay Buck Key? As the Island Council chooses "best" sites, but Repot ter goes to press, it's possible towers could be built Congress is still in con- ference, hammering out in other areas details of the budget. A Amy Fleming $4 million allotment for Si aff Writer the J.N. "Ding" Darling The Sanibel City Council completed the hist National Wildlife Refuge IL iding ol the Wuclcss Telecommunications — which likely would be I istci l'liiu «md U-leuimnuinu .ilions Oidmancc used foi Buck Key — is it the Oct. 19 niretin;' David Stotl ol 211ULP still on the table, and i insulting and Michael Kinds ol Kuitis and Rescuers Steve Willower and signs, appear good that it Xssociates, RC. were piesent at the meeting, wa|J st^y in the budget. Myton Ireland The money for the raftxg&, j§|ins orithe
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City Briefs Refuge From page 1 New Year's Eve party that I used to go to every year had to be put off because of a bhzzaid one ycai and, believe it or not, the Public Comments postponed night was still truly a New Year's Former Sanibel mayor and councilmem- Eve! This will work!) ber Louise Johnson suggested an infoimation number be provided loi island lesidents m the event of a humcane. Johnson said she called Schedule set the Lee County hotline number, and was given only basic information on shelters, one for Saturday of which was diiectly in the path of the storm. The schedule for the day is as originally Council member Nola Theiss agreed, saying planned: with the Conservation Cartoon that an 800 number would give residents Contest at 8 a.m in the new building, the evacuated to other areas storm status infoi- Dedication/Ribbon-Cutting at 9 — with mation about the island. Mayor Bob Janes remarks by Linda Kelsey, an assistant direc- tor of Region IV, in which the local refuge suggested condo associations have their own Duck Stamp Program Director 800 numbeis to provide specific information falls, and possibly someone from the Everything wasn't put off... The Washington office of the Department ol the Thursday evening reception for Bob Lesino (on the right) came up to out-of-state property owners, while local with the original idea to have the residents can tune in to Alert radio for Interior (but without, unfortunately, the the Hautmans, hosted by Mariner Peabody Ducks). Properties President Ray world-famous Peabody ducks updates. Vice Mayor Andrew Reding sug- help promote Federal Duck gested posting hurricane information on the Doug MacGregor's presentation on con- Pavelka at Sundial (far right), servation and political cartooning is at was elegant and, hopefully, miti- Stamps around the country. The city's website and, although he agreed with quackers from the Orlando the idea of a separate telephone number, he 10:30. At 11 • 15 Bob Lcsino, Director of the gated a little bit for the three Federal Duck Stamp Program, will profile brothers and their wives coming Peabody Hotel came to Sanibel to said that it should not be toll free. lead the opening of the Education Councilmember Bill Hillebrandt said that his department, how the Duck Stamp all the way down from Minnesota, Contest works, and the various workshops only to be told, "We're cancelling Center, but were, so-to-speak, they were all good ideas, but a system capa- rained out. Accompanying them ble of handling hundreds of calls was needed, that are offered for contest entrants. Jim — there's a storm coming!" Hautman's award-winning duck stamp art were (L to R) Duckmaster Mark citing his own unsuccessful attempts to use Hirchert, Public Relations Agent the Lee County hotline number. and some ot his paintings will be on display, along with those of his two contest-winning Renowned Everglades photographer, Clyde Debbie Greene, and Program Council said the idea would be discussed brothers, Bob and Joe. There will be signed- Butcher, will have both Everglades and Director Maureen Gonzalez. at the Wednesday morning director's meet- before-evacuation-for Irene 1999-2000 refuge pictures on exhibit for several ing, and placed it on the agenda of the Federal Duck Stamps available for sale. weeks, and will sign and discuss his work at minutes. Various environmental and service January city council workshop on hurricane 12:30. His sold-out workshop has been plans and recovery. At noon, "Ding" Darling's grandson, groups will have exhibits; a children's tent Kip Koss, will discuss his grandfather's car- rescheduled for the next day, Oct. 24. will feature face-painting and tattoos, and toons and the tremendous influence he had Wildlife Drive will be free all day, and free hot dogs and soda will start being Island Stress on conservation in the United States. free guided tram tours will run every 20 served at 10:30. City Manager Ed Sealover submitted a memorandum to city council this Tuesday focusing on the problem of environmental stress on the island. Sealover said that the Towers From page 1 first step was to identify and define specific problems, a three to four month process involving compilation of information from a wide variety of sources. He went on to out- 4. The existing Wireless One tower (701 tried to find practi- able." line several methods of collecting data, Opre Ave.) cal areas that were Reding voiced including meeting with groups and individu- 5. Sprint Florida switching office (3445 the least obtru- concern over lan- als, requesting written input from various San-Cap Rd.) sive." Rogers guage allowing island organizations and residents, a profes- 6. The Sanibel School (3840 San-Cap Rd.) added that " as you structures othei sional survey of both year round an seasonal 7. The recreation field next to the Sanibel eliminate preferred than monopolcs in residents, and a monthly "clip and send" in School locations, there the master plan and the newspapers, library, and city facilities. 8. J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife will be more tow- ordinance, and that The memorandum stated that Sealover Refuge maintenance yard (3900 San-Cap ers in remaining original wording would be contacting the Sanibel City Rd.) areas." called for buffering Council and city staff, boards, committees, 9. Lee County Electrical Coop substation "More towers" vegetation, while and commissions, as well as SCCF, CROW, (5050 San-Cap Rd.) did not sit well the current docu- COTI, CASI, the Rotary Club, Chamber of 10. The Coop's Pine Island to Sanibel trans- with council or the ments mentioned Commerce, Zonta, and other service clubs, mission line poles audience. painting in a neu- homeowners associations, and non-profit 11. Island Water Association Plant (3651 Councilmember tral color. Stott organizations. He also asked that each coun- San-Cap Rd.) Steve Brown said Rogers replied saying that Sealover cilmember recommend one person for him 12. Sanibel Fire Control district station "I can envision they want the tow- to contact. (5171 San-Cap Rd.) towers on all sites, ers to be unobtru- 13. Island Water Association water tank we need to address this," Councilmember sive, that the paint was to allow foi portions (5566 San-Cap Rd.) Nola Theiss concurred, asking "Of the tol- extending above vegetation. Kurtis added Dealing with backlog Stott said that in choosing sites, "what's erant spaces, what percentage are that in some cases, a guyed utility pole Planning Director Bruce Rogers and City in the best interests of the city was the over- required?" Kurds said that they had looked would be smaller than a monopole used for Manager Ed Sealover met recently to find riding concern," and that the interests of the at the possibility of having one very tall the same purpose. Al Rosenbeck, of the ways to relieve the backlog in the planning service providers was secondary. Bill tower, but there was no place to locate it. He Amateur Radio Volunteer Team said that department's permitting process. They rec- Currise of the Dunes Association expressed added that they must comply with federal regarding towers, "beauty is in the eye of ommended several changes to current proce- concern about having a tower so close to a regulations prohibiting discrimination the beholder," and that "lattice towers were dures, including having the planning opera- residential area, and was successful in hav- against any provider, which will require okayed by city council six years ago." He tions manager process permits, and hiring a ing the Periwinkle Way site removed. Vice multiple towers. Rogers suggested that one later added that he was concerned about temporary employee until the part-time Mayor Andrew Reding vehemently object- way to keep telecommunications towers monopoj.es blowing over in a hurricane, administrative secretary position is filled. ed to any additional towers or changes to from proliferating is to create zoning ordi- saying that the most they can withstand is a Sealover also stated that the city manager's City Hall's existing tower. "It's too high vis- nances stating how many vertical structures category three storm. Matt Uhle, represent- office would handle Special Events permit- ibility, and it mars the property," he said. can be erected on any parcel of land. ing Spruit, was disturbed by Reding's insis- ting and play a greater role in code enforce- "Put it behind the shed at Public Works Multiple antennas on single support struc- tence tin monopole structures and opposi- ment. He concluded by asking that the Land where no one will see it." Reding went on to tures were encouraged where possible, but tion to grandfathering non-conforming Development Code be amended to allocate say it was almost a "sacrilege" to use City this solution requires taller towers to allow structures. Uhle maintained that the Sprint short term permitting to the city manager. Hall as a tower site. The Island Water for distance between antennas, with 149 tower, dubbed "that big orange monster" by Association has also expressed an unwill- feet set as the height limit. Mayor Bob Janes Theiss, could not be replaced by a mono- ingness to have telecommunication towers warned that providers "can take us to court pole without creating problems with provid- BFI Rate Changes located at any of their facilities. if we're too restrictive," but former mayor ing services. Rogers agreed, saying that BFI Waste Systems of North America, Others raised objections to the expedit- and councilmember Louise Johnson microwave dishes must be mounted on Sanibel's refuse collection service, submit- ed permit process offered to service showed no feai of lawsuits, saying "Sanibel structures that do not sway or twist, criteria ted rate changes to city council Tuesday. The providers who choose to locate devices in has faced litigation before...We should con- a monopole could not meet unless it was of changes include a 1.6 percent cost of living the selected areas. Planning Director Bruce sider involving Porter Goss in this matter. massive proportions. increase in the collection cost, effective Rogers responded saying that the areas cho- Sites will be crammed with telecommunica- The removal of a "fall zone" — that Nov.l, and a 5 percent reduction in the solid sen are intended to steer prospective tion towers. It needs to be clear that Sanibel area of land surrounding a tower allowing waste disposal fee charged by Lee County, providers to limited sites, and that inclusion is a different place, we cannot have 50 tow- for falling debris or collapse of a tower — effective Oct.l. The total monthly rate for on the "tolerant" list does not mean a tower ers on this island." Island resident Dick from the ordinance prompted discussion of weekly curbside residential garbage/vegeta- will be placed at that site, just as exclusion Walsh touched on expense as a way to con- liability. Walsh asked who would be respon- tion/recycling collection will change from from the list does not mean a tower will not trol tower numbers saying "if we make it sible if "a tower collapsed on a school bus $13.75 to $13.64 a month, for house (back be installed. However, telecommunication cheap, we'll have a lot of carriers." This killing 12 children." Janes suggested insur- door) collection from $18.81 to $18.78 a service providers would have to consider statement disturbed Laura Belflower of ance should be a requirement, with Brown month. Monthly commercial rates will chosen sites first, and then provide a tech- Nextel, who expressed concern that reduc- adding a request that tower owners be change from $24.23 to 23.90 for twice nological reason for choosing another site if ing "tolerant" sites would "create small bonded, or provide some kind of security in weekly solid waste collection, and $12.11 to none are acceptable, thus exempting them- monopolies" of site landlords charging case they go out of business and try to leave $11.94 for once a week service. Commercial selves from the expedited permit process. exorbitant rates for use of their land, citing an abandoned structure. Agreement was horticultural collection will change from He went on to explain that the shortened the master plan's use of "prevailing market reached over a figure of $5 million for lia- $12.82 a month to $12.99 for twice weekly process would allow towers to be placed in conditions" as the means for determining bility insurance, with security to be deter- service, and $6.41 to $6.49 for once a week. areas already deemed overdeveloped by the prices. City Manager Ed Sealover said he mined with each provider during the permit Council unanimously approved the rate Land Development Code without further wanted "to inject some realism" into the process. The next hearing on telecommuni- changes. hearings. Stott said that "City Council can discussion, adding that "it's a negotiating cations is scheduled for Nov. 2 at 9:30 a.m. process; we can expect people to be reason- —Amy Fleming eliminate any areas as tolerant areas. We 4 • OCTOBER 21, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER
Join From page 1 "The CCA board of governors is neutral lions, zoning rules, parking for restaurants, through the incorporation process, Captiva wide open to all options. at this point — we're trying to prepare an and concerns about enforcement as the was invited to join in, but opted out. In "There are no secrets involved — this i impartial study," said Garvey. "And, we're underlying reasons for the study, which is 1977, the CCA" polled its membership to an open study — we want input and idea inviting people to give us their input." entitled, "Captiva Island Governance investigate a merger with Sanibel. from anybody and everybody," says Lloyd Meanwhile as word spread on Captiva Assessment Report." "The issues were slightly different back The study also explores in depth the pos that the idea of annexing was even under "If you have rules and you don't enforce then, but the members thought Sanibel was sibility of Captiva incorporating as a city. T investigation, some residents voiced strong them, then you don't have rules," he says. still a new city and that it was still working do so, Captiva would have to have speck reactions. "The main issue is for Captiva to have con- out its land use plans," says Garvey. legislation drafted that would exempt i Rene Miville, a 13-year resident of trol of land use." This time around, the possibility ol from several state requirements, including Captiva, sent a memo Monday to the CCA Meanwhile, Miville completely opposes annexation is real in the minds of the mem- minimum population of 5,000 and a mini in which he ardently opposed the possibility the idea of annexation to Sanibel, for those bers of the ad hoc committee. In the first mum distance of two miles fiom the ncarcj of meiging with Sanibel. same reasons. draft of their study, the members stress the municipality. "As many of you arc now aware, I am "Captiva is a very exclusive independent need to take control ol the island's land use The authors of the study also presei vehemently opposed to'any possibility of hamlet where no one's breathing down our from Lee County. incorporation as a time-consuming process annexation to Sanibel. 1 am a long-term res- neck," he says. "I am totally opposed and "Lee County officials have made state- "The costs and delay caused by the need ident of Captiva, and relish the idea of our everyone I know is sick about it." ments that sounded pro-environment, then ed feasibility study as well as the tim independence and exclusivity," he wrote. In his memo to the CCA, Miville propos- ignored unanimous opposition from Captiva required to pursue a bill through the legish Bob Lloyd, who has been visiting es a fourth alternative for the future of citizens and voted to support unreasonable turc would seem to mitigate against incoi Captiva for 10 years and purchased proper- Captiva — to have a zoning overlay district development," the report states. poration, at least as a first step. Anncxatioi ty there a little over a year ago, was appoint- where specific zoning or code enforcement "Many Captivans have come to believe while a rigorous process, could be accorr ed to the ad hoc "Government Assessment would be created to fit Captiva's unique that Lee County will, in all likelihood not plished sooner and could serve to sto Committee" a couple months ago. needs. act on land use decisions in the best interests unreasonable development on Captiva at a Contacted at his Virginia home on Tuesday, "Some of the very things that are minor of Captivans," it further states. earlier date," they write. Lloyd said the report his committee submit- violations of county codes are what gives Miville is upset that the study didn't The CCA is offering copies of the repo ted last Friday to the CCA is an "ongoing this island its character and ambiance, its include the zoning overlay district option to all members. Call the CCA office at AT, study." feeling of community (i.e. tiki huts, music, a that he presented in meeting with committee 2111 to request one. A copy is also availabl "Discussion of this has been going on for central area for dining and entertainment), members and he feels it was purposefully in the Captiva Memorial Library for anyon a few months because of concerns related to the very things that Sanibel has over-regu- withheld from the community. More so, he who wants to read it. decisions and actions made or not taken by lated out of existence," he wrote. feels the committee shows a predisposition To get input from the residents at largi Lee County," he said. More than once, Captiva has opted out of to the idea of annexing. the CCA has scheduled a meeting for No Lloyd points to exemptions granted by union with its sister island. Twenty-five At the same time, Lloyd stresses that the 29 at 3 p.m. the county with respect to height restric- years ago, when the city of Sanibel went study is in its early stages and their ears are
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"Listen to this," said Steve Willower, from the grounded boat, unable to get any scious, and smiled at Willower. Yet his leg Ireland said he understands why th superintendent of marine transportation for closer. Ireland and Willower darted close appeared to be hanging in place by just a Coast Guard didn't get the woman. A singl the marina. and rammed the Nautico twin hull catama- thread of skin. His other leg was also badly sailor would not be allowed to leave hi A voice came over the radio, screaming ran close to shore. The boat has a less than cut and bleeding. boat unmanned, and the woman obviousl for help. She was hard to understand, in a one-foot draw. At the Sanibel boat ramp, a medivac did not want to leave her. boat. The logistic high state of stress. Ireland and Willower "But we still had to plow in there," helicopter immediately flew the injured of a single man getting an unwilling woma heard enough to understand that she and her Ireland recalled. The Coast Guard had two man to the hospital. 30 yards through muck to the rescue boi husband had been boating and run aground. people walk through the water and muck to Back at the marina, Ireland quickly head- would be daunting if not impossible... Her husband had got out of the boat in an get to the grounded boat. Willower jumped ed for home for a break and a shower. "I understand it, but I still have troubl attempt to free the boat. In a horrible acci- out to help the two lift the injured man onto "We were both covered in blood," accepting it," Ireland said. dent, the boat had jumped backwards, a metal stretcher. They then gingerly placed Ireland grimaced. Petty Officer Benton said the Coai instead of forwards, and ran over the 61- him on the Sanibel Marina boat's flat bow. When he returned to the marina 1 1/2 Guard kept in contact with the woman b year-old man's legs. "I'm not sure the Coast Guard could hours later, he was stunned. The first thing radio. She initially refused to leave the boa The United States Coast Guard station have gotten him back to their boat because he heard was the same woman screaming wanting all the attention to be on her injure oa Fort Myers Beach was trying to calm the of the mucky ground — it would have been over the radio. husband, Benton said. He had a governmei woman down, saying they had a boat on, the a real struggle," Ireland said. "She was still on the island — we'd car, and later an ambulance, waiting at tr way. Petty Officer Sean Benton, the duty The Coast Guard told Ireland to take the asked the sailor left on the boat to take her Punta Rassa boat ramp for her, and coord officer, dispatched its 24-foot Boston injured man to Punta Rassa — straight into back to shore, and assumed he did," Ireland nated with the Sanibel Marina group to pk Whaler with three crew, including Petty the wind which would have meant a bumpy said. up the woman. Officer Melanie Davis who is trained for ride. Ireland yelled for the Coast Guard boat Ireland grabbed Capt. Alex Payne and medical emergencies. to call the medics to meet them at the the two used the fishing guide's boat to get {Editor's note: the names of victims < Knowing it was low tide and the waters Sanibel boat ramp. The two Coast Guard back to the grounded boat. "She was in 911-type accidents are generally unavai near the reported incident — west of Picnic sailors jumped aboard and Davis immedi- shock, still hysterical — she didn't want to able to the press/public; hence, as of oi Island in the St. James City area — were ately began helping the injured man. "She get out of the boat. We had to pull her out. newspaper deadline we were unable to get extremely shallow, Ireland turned to was good, really good," Willower recalled. It was just a terrible day. I've been wak- report on the condition of the injured ma Willower and said "find a fast flats boat and Willower held the stretcher stable while the ing up at nights, saying we did the right and his wife.) let's get out there and help." EMT worked. thing, but still hearing her screaming... When the two arrived on the scene, the "I joked with him, to try to keep him We've been praying for them every day and Coast Guard boat was stopped 30 yards alert," Willower said. The man was con- we don't even know their names."
CEPD From page 1
home," says Miville, who has lived on nourishment project, the CEPD board very special that we were able to do it. Not 1996 expect the next nourishment to 1 Captiva for 13 years. decided to move ahead with the plan. because of the thought process — it was a needed in 2004. Passed by the board in December 1998, For instance, on Long Island, West very simple idea anyone could have come The emergency plan, however, providi the Captiva Island Emergency Maintenance Hampton Beach was hit by a winter storm in up with it — but because we did it." for action prior to that time if more than 2, Plan was approved by 84 percent of Captiva 1992 that opened a deep breach in the The 10-page plan has been recognized by of the fill from the 1996 project is lost or voters last March. Their approval authorizes island. Immediate action could have closed the state for its effectiveness. Al Devereaux, the stability of homes or the evacuatic the CEPD to issue special assessment bonds the breach at the cost of $500,000. director of the Office of Beaches & Coastal route is threatened. up to $15 million to cover the upfront costs However, because the community didn't Systems for Florida DEP, views the plan as While Hagerup gives kudos to the : of immediate beach nourishment following have an emergency response plan intact, the avant garde. member board of commissioners for follov a storm. breach remained open for' 10 months after "I think it's a very good effort," he said. ing through with the plan, she especial At the annual meeting of the Florida the storm causing more than 25 homes to be "We perceive at the state level that local credits Miville for coming up with it. Shore & Beach Preservation Association lost and drastically deepening the breach. governments should be much better pre- "Rene came on the board with the inte (FSBPA) Sept. 2 in Fort Lauderdale, the The cost of closing the breach ended up hit- pared." of putting it together," she said. "His pu CEPD was given a Local Government ting $7 million. The DEP will be using the plan as a pose in becoming a commissioner was i Award. The plaque recognizes the board After' Hagerup made her presentation, model for discussion purposes, he added. make his idea a reality." "For far-sighted leadership in approving the which included reference to the West In the meantime, Hagerup is taking care For Miville, who has been a comme nation's first emergency recovery plan by a Hampton saga, at the FSBPA meeting, she , of some of the last minute details in making cial/art photographer for 25 years and is cu local government to restore beaches follow- was approached by the"'mayor of that com- " the plan active. While federal and state per- rently an entrepreneur in the stock matte ing a hurricane." munity. mits are still in place from the 1996 beach being involved in politics has been une: Alison Hagerup, CEPD administrator, "The mayor came up and said he was nourishment, the CEPD is currently getting pectedly rewarding. accepted the award on behalf of the board at thrilled that what happened to them inspired a line of credit set up to cover the potential When he had to evacuate his family du the meeting after she gave a brief presenta- someone else to take action," she said. cost, she said. ing Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Mivil tion on the pioneering plan. "There's was a horrifying example of Given the foresighted nature of the made himself a promise. "Because of the plan, we could have a bureaucratic inaction and unpreparedness." response plan, the CEPD board expects "I thought, 'God forbid if we should ev dredge on site within 90 days as opposed to On Captiva, Miville pitched the idea to reimbursement from federal, state and coun- get hit,'" he said, adding that he went o waiting between one to five years," said have a emergency response plan to CEPD ty sources to cover at least 75 percent, if not onto the beach and made a pact. "I sai Hagerup. board chairman Stephen Cutler a couple 100 percent of the total cost. 'Please, Gods of Captiva spare us from th After seeing how long other communi- years ago. Captiva's beaches were first nourished storm and I will do something to protect th ties had to wait to get a project designed, "I told Stephen about it and he didn't island-wide in 1988-89 at the cost of about island.' And, now I've done it," permitted and financed, as well as how even skip a beat — he said 'if you join, $9 million. Coastal engineers who have much more costly the waiting period made a we'll do it,'" recalls Miville. "I feel very, designed both that project and the one in ISLAND REPORTER • OCTOBER 21, 1999 Q5 egional News
Pine Island Cabbage Key owner purchases the Cloisters
No decison yet on what the his- property. Also, Florida Gulf Coast University would like to have some functions here. toric waterfront building will Hopefully, we'll be flexible enough to accom- become, but Rob Wells says modate a variety of these things." making it a lodge for tarpon Randell Research Center is an archaeolog- ical research and education center in Pineland fishermen is a "natural" operated by the University of Florida's Museum of Natural History. ongtime Cabbage Key owner Rob The former Cloisters property on Wells has completed purchase of the Waterfront Drive in Pineland includes the Lformer Cloisters property in Pineland lodge build in 1926, a dormitory and two and says neighbors in the surrounding com- boathouses and, until 1996, was an upscale but munity will help determine what the historic low-key treatment center for chemical addic- lodge and its 2.8 acres on the water will tions. become. "In the '30s, this used to be the old Pine- "This is such a special spot. Whatever we Aire Lodge," said Well. "I'm hoping there will do it's got to fit in," said Wells. "It's yet to be be some people come forward who will determined what that will be. We'll have a lot remember those days." of input into the type of plans from the com- WeEs, well known to boaters and fisher- munity. It's going to take time. It's not going to men in Southwest Florida, is proprietor of one suddenly open up. Whatever we do is going to of the most unique and historic properties in Rob Wells bought the Cloisters for $1.5 million. be low density, low traffic operation." Pine Island Sound — Cabbage Key with its Wells, whose Cabbage Key, Inc. paid $1.5 lodge once home to novelist Mary Roberts specialized in treatment for chemical depen- erty was known as the Pine-Aire Lodge, million for the Cloisters property, according to Rinehart, now a restaurant and inn that legend dencies. It closed its doors in February, 1996, which was build in 1926 by the Wilson fami- the Lee County Property Appraisers Office, holds was the inspiration for the Jimmy the victim of a changing health care environ- ly, reportedly in the meat-packing business in has hired Morris-Depew Associates Inc. of Buffett song "Cheeseburger in Paradise." ment, putting 32 people out of their jobs. St. Louis. Fort Myers, a planning and engineering firm, Wells has owned Cabbage Key, accessible Property owner First Hospital Corporation "The people who built this place dug the to help determine the best use of the property. only by boat, more than 20 years. put the building and grounds on Waterfront channel (to Pineland). They were tarpon fish- He said he is also working with Lee County "I'm used to old places," he said, adding Drive in Pineland up for sale. ermen," said Well. "Whether this will return to government and with neighbors of the that he plans to do some work on the old lodge Buildings consist of a 12-room dormitory, a tarpon lodge hasn't been decided. But that Cloisters to determine what is appropriate. building but it "basically is in very good a lodge with dining hall, full kitchen, sleeping would be a natural." "In some ways I'd like it to be associated shape." quarters, offices, nurse's station and laundry —Dave Holmes, Pine Island Eagle, Oct. 13 with the Randell Research Center," said Well. The Cloisters long was operated as a quiet, and two boathouses on Pine Island Sound. "Maybe have some of their functions on the low-key neighbor to Pineland residents that Before it was called the Cloisters, the prop-
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Police 8t five epoiit
j Polii r We[>or>\: f irt l-c^port: More break-ins Second grader takes Switching jobs On Tuesday night, three more "smash By Anne Bellew and grab" break-ins occurred at Sanibel prize Staff writer businesses —Valhalla in Periwinkle Plaee, Sanibel second gradei, Amanda Slcele, is Sanibel Police Commanders John Terry and Island Treasures in Tahitian Gardens and the winner of Sanibel's The Great Escape Bill Tomlinson officially switched duties on Surfsidc T-shirts on Palm Ridge. Police home fire plan contest, sponsored by the Oct. 1. were checking ior evidence Wednesday National Fire Prevention Association. Terry has been Operations Commander for morning, but no further details weie avail- Chosen by Asst. Chief John Ondarcho and over five years, and the two felt that it would be able. The buiglaries resemble those that Firefightcr/EMT Ron Ritchie of Sanibel good for their careers to have experience in both Terry Tomlinson positions. "Right now, we're both doing both took place a number ot weeks ago at stores Fire Control District, her entiy reflected all moving to an entirely different field without on Periwinkle Way the elements of a complete home fire escape jobs," Tomlinson said. "We're what-you-might- calJ training and transitionitig — certainly until uprooting and moving away. I like working plan. here." Now, both he and Teiry have that chance Lost & Found Her local prize was a $50 savings bond, live end of the hurricane season," Terry will now be the Administrative Commander and Sanibel again. On Oct. 17 several $20 travelers checks a fire "extinguisher for her home and a Bill is married to Jennifer, a pre-IB teachei at were found in the Tahitian Gardens parking chance to win the grand prize — a $10,000 Emergency Management Plan (SEMP) Director and Tomlinson will assume the duties Fort Myers High School. Hie couple has an 18- lot and turned over to Sambcl Police for sale vacation for lour to Walt Disney Woild. month old little girl, a 3 1/2 year-old son, and keeping. The same day, Adricnne Ruth of Operations/Patrol Commander, heading investigations mid overseeing road operations. Bill has a 14 1/2-ycar-okl daughter from a pre- Rhodes' Florida driver's license was found Heartsaver course vious marriage who spends holidays and sum- on the bike path and turned in A full-time Sanibel officer since February of mers with them. 1987, Tomlinson joined the department in June offered John Terry joined the Sanibel Police Coop's coup The Sanibel Fire Control District's of 1985 as a Police Aide and Dispatcher. "That was in the days when the dispatcher dispatched Department in 1984 as an Explorer and as a paid Sgt. Mike Cooper stopped YVan Roger Heartsaver/CPR course will be offered next Police Aide in 1985. Moving on up he then LeClere, who claims he lives on Sanibel, for Tuesday, Oct. 26, from 6-10 p.m. at the fire and played receptionist—well before 9-1-1 and all the training they get now." He then finished served as dispatcher, patrol officer, sergeant and, tail-gating and for having the driver's head- station on Palm Ridge Road. ultimately, commander. He hails from light out on his vehicle. According to The course includes background infor- the Police Academy during the summer of '86 and came on board as a road patrol officer, Pittsburgh, arriving here in 1983 as a new high Cooper's report, when he approached the mation about heart disease and risk factors, school grad. He's married to Suzanne, who's a car, LeClere handed the officer his interna- one-rescuer CPR, and the management of "At the time I only had a high school diplo- dental hygienist; they have no children, "Just tional driver's license and half of a marijua- foreign-body airway obstruction and con- ma. After several years I completed a two-year one dog," John laughs. degree and I took a lot of incentive classes on na cigarette. He was cited for improperly sists of lecture and practice on CPR "I think this move is good for both of us in operating equipment and given a Notice to manikins, with skill-testing. my own time -— instructor classes. I'm working on my Bachelor's in Public Administration now. terms of career development. It's the only thing Appear for possession of maiijuana. Pre-rcgistration and payment of $!0 is I haven't done in the department. And I've required prior to the class date, along with I said I would stay five years. Alter ten, I asked myself, 'Well, what now?'" That's when the already had my first so-called exercise! picking up and reading the lecture material. Preparations for Irene went very smoothly with Traffic citations Be sine to weai comfortable clothing Administrative/SEMP Commander position came open. al the departments working very well together. •10/15—Bruce Earl McArthur, Tampa: 61 because training is done on the Iloor. A mph on San-Cap. (35 mph) towel or pad for the knees is al.so helpful. "I knew I wanted to keep going up through •10/17—Chuslophur John Daffron, Naples. Call 472-5525 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. the tanks, and this job gave me the benefits of 64 mph on Causeway Road (30 mph) Monday thiough Friday for information and pre-i eg i si rat ion. •10/17—Phillip N. DePoitet, Portage, IN: fiist aid for a jellyfish sting, m one instance, and an 61 mph on San-Cap. His license had been And the next day, Wednesday, Oct 27, members ol Sanibel Fire, Police and other insect sting or bite in the otliei. Theie was one syn- suspended in Indiana without his knowl- The Siinibcl Fite Contiol Distiict answered 17 copal episode, another peison who had difficulty edge, and it was seized. City Depaitnienls will be donating blood at the Fire Department, The Lee Memorial calls between Oct 11 and Oct. 18. One was an bieathing, five general illness calls. (These can be •10/18—Sanibel resident Jerry Novclli, was alaim malfunction, imother was an unintentional foi anything — iiom a stomach-ache to mi acute cited when he pulled out in front of irallic Blood Centei mobile unit will be theie iiom 12:30 to 2 p.m. and anyone in the commu- call. Two were for public assistance relating to pain in the backside.) on Periwinkle Way, almost causing a ciash, helping a disabled individual evacuate for Irene There were four personal ni]Uiy calls — one according to Mark Steele's police report. nity is invited to be a Sanibel Hometown Hero by donating blood. and return home. from the Sanibel Inn, one related to a two-man • •10/18—Joshua Stuait Schardin, Sanibel: construction fall, mid two related to a boating acci- 63 on San-Cap. The rest were medical-related. Two people showed up at the lire station for what amounted to dent.
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Part 3 of a weekly series
ri;a •:;serle t: ' anniversary of -the; ^series features the-^^^ypy4.i : effort• to"m^ first city: couiicil and,the:first mayor, as well as:sto~! : ries chronicling the ireasons vHty residents of Sanibel:• decided to take charge of the island's destiny, and' density, and change the course: of its development, h Al Ten Broek talks about development Co-founder of Mariner recalls how his company viewed Al Ten Broek in 1975, on his 35th birthday. the value of incorporation
By Barbara Iinstrom York AT&T job and moved his family. That thinking got Ten Broek involved from the start in die Special to the Island Reporter At the same time, his partner was busy handling the develop- effort to investigate incorporation. When 32-year-old Al Ten Broek moderated the first town ment of the Gulf Pines subdivision and Sanibel Moorings. It was 'That was fairly far-reaching thinking for a real estate devel- meeting regarding the possibility of incorporation, he had no idea the beginning of what would be a long and lucrative career in the oper to take, but we were always looking for the long-haul," he just how resoundingly the idea would go over. real estate development business. says. "We were intent on raising our families here and living here As the chairman of the "Committee of Five" that first met in "Both Bob and I have always felt that while we're in the real for the rest of our lives and so we very quickly joined in with the October, 1973, Ten Broek and fellow volunteers called for a town estate development business, we had a pretty strong sensitivity to various individuals or groups who were expressing their concern meeting for November 20,1973, that would prove to be decisive environmental protection and environmental resources,'.' he says. about the way mat Lee County was governing Sanibel." for Sanibel. "If you ever really notice, Gulf Pines was the first subdivision on Ten Broek recalls decidedly determining feat serf-government The purpose of the meeting was to let the people of Sanibel the island that was built intending to be sensitive to the environ- would be a better bet than uncontrolled development by Lee know that the committee decided that the best way to proceed with ment — it wasn't all dredge and fill like so many of the subdivi- County. His way of showing his company's endorsement was to the idea of incorporation was to have an objective study undertak- serve on the original ad hoc committee that looked into the pros en. and cons of incorporation. As they reported to the 300 residents who filled the Sanibel 'We were intent on raising our families After raising the money to have an objective study done on the Community House the value of investigating incoiporation in an issue, the committee soon realized that if they were serious about unbiased way, the committee saw hands fly. here and living here for the rest of our lives incorporating they had to move quickly. Legislation was pending 'There was quite a growing feeling of enthusiasm in the audi- and so we very quickly joined in with vari- that would up the population requirement for incoiporation to ence for wanting to do this, so we just asked people to raise their 5,000. At that time, Sanibel had about 1,200 registered voters. hands and start making pledges — later I said it was like an old ous individuals or groups who were "When the report came back, in was in all honesty less the pros town revival meeting," he recalls. expressing their concern about the way that and cons and more 'how to incorporate,'" he remembers. By the time the meeting was over, the committee had raised After getting the study off the ground, the ad hoc committee $10,000 — almost as much as they needed to hire a consultant to Lee County was governing Sanibel' disbanded and from there on out, Ten Broek was involved in the do a pro and con study of incorporation. incorporation from a business perspective. "It wasn't even on the agenda to ask for donations there — it As a board member of the Sanibel-Captiva Islands Chamber of just sort of happened," he remembers. sions that had preceded it." Commerce, Ten Broek's next real involvement was regarding That night set the ball rolling for Sanibel to become a city. Ten What Ten Broek and Taylor saw was a chance to do develop- cost. When a study came forth that projected the actual cost of Broek had gotten involved in the incorporation effort on behalf of ment on the islands in a way that would provide for long-term suc- becoming a city, a number of people from the Chamber questioned Mariner Properties, Inc. the company he had co-founded with 30- cess. the numbers. year-old Bob Taylor in 1971. "We felt there was an opportunity to enter into the real estate "We wanted to make sure that what we were going to vote on Prior to coming to Sanibel in September 1972, Ten Broek had development business without having to compete with large, well- were the facts and not something that was a product of wishful/ worked for 10 years with AT&T in the long lines division. That's established development companies because we could bring to it thinking," he says. ' .", where he met his future partner and they soon after came up with some pretty strong personal feelings about how things ought to be Just prior to the November 1974 referendum vote, another the idea to get into real estate development on the islands. done and be able to apply those in an environment like what exist- town meeting was held where the Chamber presented a study that "Bob had first come here as a result of an ad in Aiidubon mag- ed on Sanibel rather than other parts of Florida which were much projected actual costs of incorporating at about double what the azine and he thought it looked intriguing and appealing," he says. more established and where we felt we probably weren't going to other study had. When their company was successful in the summer of 1972 in be as successful in getting our ideas across," he says. "The Chamber view was more realistic as to what the cost financing the purchase of a 300-acre parcel of property on Captiva So when the two introduced Gulf Pines and Sanibel Mooring would be," he says. "But, people still wanted to do it — the called South Seas Plantation, Ten Broek resigned from his New to the marketplace in the winter of 1972, they found that their con- momentum was clearly there to proceed." cept was going to work on the islands. . After the city incorporated, Mariner Properties and other island "Both sold extremely well," he says. developers felt it—pretty deeply. A 2-year moratorium on devel- Meanwhile, they were also busy working on developing the South Seas Plantation property on Captiva. When they purchased the property, it was just a small, hideaway resort — 20 hotel rooms, 10 cottages, a restaurant, small marina ;and two tennis courts. • . 'The whole essence of Mariner "It also was 300 acres of undeveloped land including two miles revolved around its involvment with of undeveloped beachfront," he says. "What we did — is we spent a year — we hired a bunch of consultants....and we came up with Sanibel and Captiva—- we were the a modified plan for South Seas that called for much more limited first to really recognize that being development than the property was capable of." good to the environment was being In the fall of 1973, around the same time as the first town meet- ing on Sanibel that he chaired, Ten Broek and Taylor applied for a good business.' downzoning of South Seas, which was zoned by Lee County to have 3,900 units. Their application requested only 900 units. 'That downzoning was supported by everybody —- the Sanibel Community Association came in and spoke in support of it; the opment followed while the new city council got the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation supported that and so Comprehensive Land Use Plan together. That plan drastically did a number of Lee County interests and environmental groups," changed density provisions on the island. he says. "If you already owned a piece of land and had purchased it with . At the same time, with eyes set on many other properties on economics based on the higher density, you took a pretty big hit," Sanibel, Ten Broek and Taylor endorsed the idea of bringing home he says. rule to Sanibel. For Mariner, the property they owned along. Causeway Road "I think the first important step we took in terms of establish- would no longer be profitable. Zoned for 18 units per acre when ing what we stood for on the islands was the downzoning of South they bought it, the property was downzoned by the city to five CEO and Presdient of The Mariner Group, Al Seas Plantation and the commitment that we had to low-density units per acre. The same thing happened to some gulf-front prop- Ten Broek, moved off Sanibel a few years ago. development," he says. erty they owned. He still, however, represents the islands at In doing so, Ten Broekfeels that his company took on a unique "We were impacted, but we felt pretty strongly that, if you the Lee County Tourist Development Council perspective in the development arena. want to look way down the road, that ultimately what the city was and regularly attends Sanibel-Captiva "On Sanibel, we were concerned about what might be tran- doing was going to create value not take value away, so we hung Islands Chamber of Commerce functions to spiring in terms of development on the island that would, in our in there and I think we benefited in the long run from that." stay abreast of island issues. view at least, start to create an environment in which we might not be as effective competitively and could very easily destroy the very thing that people were attracted to the island for." 8 • OCTOBER 21,1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER
too king B ack The Island Reporter — Twenty-five years of news It will be up to each voter to decide on local control versus cos
(Editor's Note — The illustrate the probable cost plans on dredging 7650,000, budget hearing as a possible conservationists to abandon Theatre Wing have grv Island Reporter celebrated of incorporation. He ack- cubic yards of sand from slight increase in cost for a hopes of preserving the pris- go-ahead for the cons its 25th anniversary last nowledged there was rela- shoals west of Redfish Pass unique service available tine island. Landowner Ted tion of a new 5,000 sc year, and the City ofSanihel tively little difference to use in rebuilding 1.8 only on Sanibel, suddenly Watrous acknowledged foot Pirate Playhousf is gearing up for its 25th between the budget visual- miles of Gulf beach. seems to have taken a 180- plans for the construction of property leased from anniversary this fall. The ized by the Chamber, and •The Sanibel City degree turn and emerged as 28 homes on Buck Key, but Sanibel Community G following news items are that put forth by Sanibel Council decided on Tuesday a totally different proposal. refused to comment on the north of Periwinkle taken from the pages of the Tomorrow and said he was to hold off for at least* anoth- George Campbell presented status of negotiations for Completion is targetec paper over the past 25 "encouraged by the fact that er week on their selection of to council that he, Mark sale of the property. Watrous early summer 1990, years.) we all seem to be going a new city manager until a Westall and Steve Phillips bought the land in 1976 for site preparation air down essential the same few out-of-town applicants were not looking for renu- $190,100. The current sales underway. 25 years ago track." He added that it are interviewed for meration for moving alliga- price has not been made would be up to each voter to Sanibel's top administrative tors. Rather, he would like public. 5 years ago October 18, 1974 to see the city employ a per- Almost 200 Sanibel resi- judge whether local control position. •A Cape Coral property October 21,199^ of Sanibel's affairs was son responsible for educa- owner is trying to lure a dents crowded in the tion, public relations and Coast Guard res( Sanibel Community House worth the projected cost. 15 years ago national corporation into various other environmental building a deep water port in lost tourists on Wednesday night to hear October 18, 1984 duties, including running a After an 18-hour si Al TenBroek, vice president 20 years ago the Cape that could affect Health care facility OK nuisance alligator handling not only all of Southwest that covered approxim of the Chamber of October 19,1979 for entrance of Sanibel program. 1,600 square miles, Commerce, explain the Florida, but the height of South Seas denies nega- Unless unforeseeable Sanibel proposed new United States Coast C report of the Chamber on tive impact of restoration problems arise, or the appli- Cutter Mohawk finally the issue of Sanibel's incor- 10 years ago bridge. If a new bridge were South Seas Plantation. cant is unable to meet speci- constructed without a draw- cued two men that poration. It was an evening officials this week denied fied requirements, Sanibel October 20,1989 drifting in the gulf marked by little real contro- bridge section, freighters critics' charges that the resident can soon look for- Buck Key develop- could never pass under Lee Tuesday afternoon. Thi versy... TenBroek spent resort's planned $2 million ward to the establishment of ment and sale men left Jensen's Mari much of the time discussing County's proposed 65-foot beach restoration project a complete, centralized appear imminent span elevation. A new 6 a.m. on Monday, and the line-by-line budget that would destroy marine life health-care facility at the boat died near Pine I the Chamber, with the assis- The sale and develop- bridge would.have to be at and habitat and wipe out corner of Periwinkle Way ment of 102 acres in the cen- least 110 feet to allow huge Sound and Useppa Is tance of consultant Fred productive Redfish Pass and Lindgren Boulevard. The boat was finally lo Kerpel, had prepared to ter of Buck Key now vessels to pass underneath. fishing grounds. The resort •What started out at a city appears imminent, leading •Directors of the Island at 5:25. p.m. Tuesday, the steady winds ble\ vessel 38 miles we; Captiva. •CONAandAARP sored the second and question and answer se for the four candi vying for the two v seats on the Sanibel Council last week — candidates are Bob Da' Wally Kain, Deana 1 and Dick Walsh. ] Last year October 23,1991 SCCF makes his, commitment to acre Trost Property The Sanibel-Cs Conservation Found has made its greatest mitment to date for ac tion of environmentall; skive land — it will almost $3 million doll purchase the largest rei ing, privately owned,: veloped property Sanibel, the Trost Prc at the corner of Tarpoi Road and West Gulf D •All four candidate Sanibel City Counci Steve Brown, Wally '. Jon Lillequist and Theiss — were stun Monday evening durin Committee of the Isl town-hall forum at Sanibel Community Hi •A three-week stint college student at Ca Rehabilitation of Wi for Dr. PJ. Deit evolved into a full career. She came back year-long veterinary ii then left for a positii South Africa. Now, sh eartC been hired to be CR( new veterinarian, repl the departing Chris Kr( It's the heart of every hospital, the cardiology department. We've got a staff of expert cardiologists, along with access to the very latest equipment In many ways your good health begins with a healthy heart and we can help you keep it that way. Make an appointment for a heart check. BOAT Southwest Florida RIDE! Regional Medical Center to Cabbage Key, Cayo Cos ami North Captiva 2727 Winkler Avenue, Fort Myers 939-1147 472-5801 Jensen's Mari Captiva Islan ISLAND REPORTER • OCTOBER 21,1999 • 9 i i ess & Re il Eilaie Chamber retail committee plans business expo
By Pattie Pace hopes to attract the prize. putting up posters in stores and resorts. Special to the Island Reporter participation of as To make the event a winning proposition Bailey stressed that the best way to get The Chamber retail committee has big many retail mem- for the entire community, all proceeds from merchants involved is through word of plans to help promote area merchants. bers — of the the raffle will be donated to a yet-to-be- mouth, and committee members volun- That's why a dozen members of the chamber and the determined charity. Joyce Lutz of Joyce teered to get the word out in their neighbor- Sanibel-Captiva Islands Chamber of community associ- Jordan, who recommended tying the com- hoods. Joffe will promote the expo in the Commerce met last week to discuss the ation — as possi- mittee's activities to a charity, will help Tarpon Bay and Periwinkle Way "triangle"; group's first retail exposition — A Taste of ble. work out the details. Tuttle will handle the east-end; Roger Taboi Retail — scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 6, While the event Because his wife has battled breast can- of Nave Plumbing will talk to shopkeepers from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be free to the cer, Bob Tuttle of the Seahorse Shell Shop in Sanibel Square; and Weeds 'n' Things Restaurateurs will have the opportunity public, vendors suggested donating the money to fight will handle getting the word out to shops to offer shoppers scrumptious samples will likely pay $10 breast cancer. Kirkland offered another along Palm Ridge Road. under a tent outside the Sanibel Community for display tables to option - setting up a fund with the Optimist The next meeting of the chamber retail House, before they meander inside to peruse cover the cost of Club that would strictly benefit children committee is set for Wednesday, Oct. 27, the wares of 30-to-50 merchants. the facility and will from Sanibel and Captiva. The kids could 10:45 a.m. at the Sanibel Community Committee Chairman Sam Bailey sug- also be asked to Bailey then become involved with the events that House. Other topics scheduled for discus- gested that each business find a focal point each provide a free benefit them, whether setting up chairs or sion include the Holiday Luminary Trail on for its display table, something of interest to door prize. A num- volunteering in some other capacity. Dec. 3; discount cards for chamber and educate or entertain shoppers. ber of prizes will be raffled off throughout Agreeing that advertising and promotion SCA members and ways to alleviate season- The goal, according to Ann Joffe with the day followed by a grand prize drawing. are key to the event's success, members al traffic problems. Retailers are encouraged She Sells Sea Shells, is not to have a few Billy Kirkland of Billy's Beach Service, tossed around ideas such as sending press to attend meetings and contribute their shopkeepers lug their entire inventory to the who heads the raffle subcommittee, sug- releases to local publications, distributing ideas. community house. Instead, the committee gested offering a resort package as the top flyers with the chamber newsletter and Business News Makers Island Permits
"As we have become a part of so many Permits issued by the Sanibel Building $750,000: Eldh, 1136 Golden Olive- New design, local shop, women's lives, we also have had to share the Department for the week ending Oct. 14 single family residence by The Wolter tragedy of breast cancer," said Vera Bradley co- included: Group. help support breast can- owners Barbara Baekgaard and Patricia Miller. $3,500: Bibler, 6005 Clam Bayou- No value given: Pritchard, 730 Donax; Losing a dear friend to the disease in 1993, they screen enclosure by Hansen Screen enclo- Linstrom, 732 Donax; and Hunter, 1575 cer awareness established a women's golf and tennis competi- sures. Serenity—septic abandonment by. Rohaley October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, tion that raised over $830,000 for the cause since No value given: Castaways, 6467 San- & S.ons Plumbing.- prompting the Vera Bradley company to introduce 1994. Taking their commitment a step further, Cap—repipe and relocate LP tanks by $36,123: Berger, 4330 West Gulf—inte- a new fabric design to help benefit breast cancer they established the Vera Bradley Foundation for Ferrellgas. rior condo remodel by Gallery ot Kitchens. icscarch. A portion of the proceeds from sales of Breast Cancer "to support vigorously laboratory $16,000 each: Dcfrancisco, 1509 Sand $2,000: Lee County School District, women's bags and accessories m the new pattern, research into the cause and cure of bieast cancer." Castle; and Ncvtns, 4179 Dingman—pool 3840 San-Cap—men's bathroom repaus by "Return to Happiness," goes dncctly to Ihe Vera & deck by Precisions Pools. ownei. Biadlcy Foundation ibi Bieast Cancel. $11,600: Semple, 1130 Seagiapc—pool $7,000: llockeusmith, 4409 West Phil Johnson, oi He Crocodile, which oilers the Timbers celebrates 21st only by owner. Gull—completion of single tamily resi- Vcia Biadley line exclusively on Sanibel, h.is $55,000: .Conner, 1826 Woodiing— dence icmodel by ('ailloii-Naumann pledged to match these lunds lor every Anniversary lcmodcl by Ringland Constniction. $6,240: Noon, 536 Houldci -add den & "Happiness" item sold in his gift shop. Two dol- Timbers Restaurant opened iLs doors as a lim- $14,000: Spring, 941 Lindgrcn; and office by owner. lars is being donated for every handbag and lug- ited menu steakhouse at the comer of Rabbit Road $25,000: Henshaw, 1720 Dixie Beach- $3,500: Balough, 44K Glory—repairs by gage purchase, $1 for each accessoiy. and Sanibel-Captiva Road 21 years on Oct. 24. In pool and deck by Coaslal Custom Pool, Kcarns & Sons. The graceful pattern, "Return to Happiness," honor of "21 years of fresh fish" the restaurant will $9,333: Ast, 3757 West Gulf—beach $1,000: Rosie's, Seahorse Shopping features pink ribbons, symbolizing breast cancer be offering the following specials: dune walkover by LaPlaya. Center, 362 Periwinkle—interior remodel awareness, and lilies of the valley, signifying a •Sunday, Oct. 24 through Friday, Oct. 29, $9,200: End Result, Periwinkle Place, by George H. Davis, Builder. "return to happiness." The Vera Bradley handbag, every 21st dinner patron will receive a $21 gift 2075 Periwinkle—divide commercial $1,390: Fulk, 1807 Bowman's Beach- Miller Bag, Villagers, small cosmetic case and certificate valid for a future visit to the Timbers. unit/change of use by Target Builders. shutters by Rolsai'e. double eyeglass case are the pieces originally •In addition, each of those days, the restaurant $2,195: Murphy, Nutmeg Village-Unit $13,000: L402 Associates, Sundial-Unit done in the design. "But, because the pattern is will offer a selected item from its opening day 304; $10,329: Grote, 900 Strngler Fig; L402—interior remodel by HOMES. becoming so popular and successful," Johnson menu and offer it at the opening day price — $1,350: Waldie, 1209 Isabel; and $5,300: $250,000: Arthur, 9048 Mockingbird— says, "the company has extended the collection to Ulsamer, 1321 Par View—shutters by include a duffel bag, Paddy bag, Madison bag and t> See Business, page 10 Hurricane Shutter. t> See Permits & Deeds , page 10 wallet."
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-ISLAND WOODS- From page 9 EVER WANTED TO BUILD YOUR OWN NewsMakers TROPICAL HOME ON SANIBEL? AFFORDABLE PACKAGES NOW STARTING IN THE LOW $280,000 Island Woods is a small pri- vate enclave of single family residential homes tucked into a natural setting. Victor Dupont has built the majority of homes in ihis speciai community. Island Woods is a brand- Terri Hansen, Priority Marketing of SW Florida; Craig Albert of Bank new subdivision located on of the Islands; and Jill Jacquiss, Edison National Bank, joined moro Farm Trail Road, just off than 450 United Way volunteers and donors at the 1999 Campaign Periwinkle Way within walk- Kick-off at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater recently. The event marks the official start of the 1999-2000 fundraising campaign. ing distance to the Old •Sunday, Oct. 24: Timbers Sirloin, $7.95 Schoolhouse Theater and •Monday, Oct. 25: Shrimp Scampi, $8.95 Seaside Inn goes smoke the Tahitian Garden •Tuesday, Oct. 26: Red Snapper, $8.50 Shopping Center. - . . ' •Wednesday, Oct. 27: Filet Mignon, $10.95 fhee The concept behind this special community is to create a friendly environment where home- •Thursday, Oct 28: N.Y. Strip Steak, $9.95 The Seaside Inn has recently announced i\* owners can relax in the Olympic-sized pool, on the lighted tennis courts or bike riding the •Friday, Oct. 29: Chicken 'Timbers," $5.95 decision to go smoke-free. According to Gener.il nearby Sanibel paths. As always, entrees include choice of salad or Manager Jack Reed, smoldng will be prohibited a cup of chowder, fresh vegetable and a choice of in all 32 units. The health-conscious move to ban Nature is a part of living in Island Woods, with several tracts reserved by split rail fencing to baked Idaho potato, baked sweet potato, french smoking in all rooms is in response to the protect preserved land for the gopher tortoises. Trees are enjoyed on the 38 wooded home fries or rice pilaf . requests of Seaside guests. sites, with preserve lands abutting the subdivision on several sides. Peace and quiet can be "Our decision to go smoke-free maintains the enjoyed, with a little input from the local bird and butterfly population. high level of comfort and satisfaction guesis Victor Dupont offers eight different floor plans, most with three bedrooms and two baths. expect at Seaside Inn," said Reed. The olde Florida style homes feature easyrcare vinyl siding and soffits, metal roofs, huge screened porches, opened and airy floor plans with vaulted ceilings and pocket sliding doors to help bring nature into your lifestyle. The choices range from 1,396 square feet under air Deeds From page 9 conditioning to over 2,000 square feet. Most of the homes have full laundry rooms with tubs and beautifully finished two-car single family residence by No value given: The garages with automatic garage doors. Benchmark. Wolter Group, 1333 Eagle The wooded lots range from approximately one quarter to three quarter acres and are RENT $2,253: Kain, 1682 Run—LP tank b> included in the pricing structure. Home/lot packages are affordable starting in the low Sabal Palm—dock repairs Americgas. $280,000 range. BOATS by Stemic Enterprises. . $20,162: Roberts, 1395 Models are open daily from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Coming off the causeway bridge, turn $19,500: Balas, 2480 Sand Castle—pool & dec! " right on Periwinkle Way until you see the entrance on the right. Videotapes of the homes Harbour—remodel by Cray by Barnes Pools. Construction. No value given: City oi' and/or packets are available. Closest to Outer Islands $2,000: Dunes Golf & Sanibel, 800 Dunlop—tern- _* Please contact VIP Realty group, Inc. at (941) 472-5187 or toll-free at (800) 533-7338 as Tennis Club, 949 Sand • porary tent for Nov. r . the exclusive representative of this Sanibel development Castle—-replace concrete employee lunch. 472-5800 cart paths by Meristar. Jensen's Marina ' $2,000: Spillane, 1344 Find Your Place With VIP Jamaica—repairs by "A Captiva Island Michael J. McGinn. GRAND OPENING 3 GAMBRO Healthcare - Ft. Myers South GAMBRO Healthcare Patient Services is proud to announce the Grand Opening of GAMBRO Healthcare - Ft. Myers South. GAMBRO Healthcare is a Medicare Certified sixteen station facility offering state-of-the-art, in-center hemodialysis. GAMBRO Healthcare of Ft Myers South ^ GAMBRO Healthcare Patient Services is now the second largest' provider of renal dialysis services in the United States. The rapidly expanding company owns and operates dialysis centers across thirty-three states and the District of Columbia, including associations with nineteen prominent academic universities. This new center is located at 8570 Granite Ct. in Ft. Myers -0* (941)482-008 xva ISLAND REPORTER • OCTOBER 21, 1999 • 11
Commentary Kudos to s of our deadline, THE TWER Congress appears Aclose to approv- ing $4 million for the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge for land 0 acquisition, which likely would be used to purchase R 70 acres on Buck Key (leav- ing only 10 acres still in pri- vate hands). 0 Rep. Porter Goss, R- Sanibel, was responsible for T getting the money included in the annual appropriations H bill for the Interior Depart- Scott Martell ment. This is a significant E achievement in these times Executive Editor of Congressional budget R battles. We hope and expect that the rest of Congress will close the deal. Around T Four million dollars won't close the purchase, Our Town 0 however. Soon, it'll be "our" turn — whether with state, county, city or private donations to various organiza- winj by n»y tions. by St°ti The land was bought by Mariner Properties, Inc. in 1997 for $3.5 million. They have time and money invested in the property. Then attempt to transfer developmental rights from this property to South Seas was a brilliant (some would say nefarious) attempt to make a substantial profit and to do good by then donating Buck Key to the public. Yet, by all measures that I know, the destruction such a transfer of developmental rights would have wrought on a mature mangrove forest at South Seas was way too much of a negative to overcome the positive. A straight sale to the public has always been, and truly must be, the only option. the amount was halved, approved by the legislature, and then vetoed Now, we can only hope that a fair price can be mutually The Sanctuary is a refuge by the Governor. We feel very strongly about this. We don't believe agreed upon. A profit is deserved. It's the American way. I our request for assistance was inappropriate. We continue to believe have a figure in mind that's fair. If it is more than that, for people... and wildlife it's justified. We are soliciting the Delegation's support in securing you'll read about my anger right here. To the Editor: fhe $1 million for this much-needed project. I have read with great interest the last several columns by Mark The second request pertains to the adequacy of facilities that "Bird" Westall. I now feel compelled to respond to some of Mark's serve as hurricane shelters. Simply put, aggressive steps are needed Selfish Genes III comments, answer some ot the questions he posed in his article and by the state to reduce the deficit in the number of public shelters share some of the encounters we have experienced with the wildlilc available. This was the main thaist of SB 1932 duiing the 1999 ses- at 'The Sanctuary." sion, which passed Uic Senate as HB 2029 (Representative Gay was I appreciate Mark's comment concerning the environmental sen- one of its sponsors), but it died in returning messages. It is our under- o, if Richard DawMns sitivity of the development. I was very appreciative of his assess- standing that a similar proposal was recently reported favorably by is correct and we are ment that "all in all it is a good development." We worked diligent- (he Public Responsibility Council and will be "converted" to a com- all just biological S ly to create a sensitive development plan and continue to maintain mittee bill to be heard by the House Community Affairs Committee mechanisms whose sole pur- and nurture that sensitive balance between man and nature. in the near future. We ask that the Delegation not only support this pose it is to perpetuate our own I do take exception to Mark's comments regarding the name concept but also address two very important concomitant issues: 1) individual genetic code, then chosen for the development. Arrogance and audacity never entered the appropriate location of shelters away from the coast; and 2) state how could social species into this decision making process. "Sanctuary" is defined by funding to help underwrite their cost. evolve centering themselves Webster's dictionary as being "a place of refuge or protection." In closing, on behalf of Council, I respectfully request that the around cooperative behaviors? Nowhere does it refer to that place as being a refuge exclusively for Delegation give serious consideration of these two items. As always, If we are all so incredibly self- wildlife. The Sanctuary at Wulfcrt Point is a place of refuge for peo- we look forward to working with you on matters of mutual concern centered, then why does it ple. Although, as anyone who spends any amount of time there and the betterment of our community. make us feel so good when we knows, it is also a refuge for the area wildlife. What once was a Robert P. Janes initiate "random acts of kind- dense jungle, strangling out the habitat for the gopher tortoise and Mayor, Gty of Sanibel ness"? landing areas for birds, is now an area flourishing with all varieties Well, it doesn't take a rock- of island wildlife including the bobcats and eagles. et scientist to figure out that by Mark Bird Westall The eagles, as Mark noted, no longer occupy the nest tree in the Time for elected planning evolving cooperative, social conservation foundation's eagle preserve within the development behavior, each individual with- The eagle pair after many years (prior to any development taking commission? in that species realizes place) of unsuccessful nesting, recently found success in another To the Editor: increased benefits that he can- area. However, the eagles regularly visit The Sanctuary and can be I attended the most recent planning commission meeting on Oct not hope to achieve on his seen with great frequency, drinking from the lakes and soaring over 12 to voice my protest to the current "Dark Skies" Ordinance and own.* The whole becomes the golf course. walked away with a very bad taste in my mouth. I oppose this piece greater than the sum of its I have personally seen the bobcats on the golf course and the of legislation as being unnecessary and too heavy-handed, relative parts. In so doing, the individ- wooden bridges within The Sanctuary. I have received reports from to its effect on Sanibel property owners, and the 4 to 3 vote to move ual in-creases the odds of his many of the residents in that area who have enjoyed encounters with the legislation along to city council was a disappointment genetic code being perpetuated the bobcat family. One encounter, in particular, I wish I had experi- But what caused the bad taste was the manner in which some of into the future. enced. One of the residents, while on his way out to dinner on one the planning commission: And it's not like we are all acting out our parts in a soap evening, passed The Sanctuary sign and there, next to the sign stood 1. Blatantly disregarded the input of the more than 50 property opera... with each actor deviously scheming their next "selfless- the mother bobcat watching as her two babies crawled all over the owners attending the meeting. appearing act for personal gain." A person who acts altruisti- sign and adjoining wall. Following these experiences, I knew that 2. Obviously had made up their minds prior to any testimony cally does so honestly and selflessly with no conscious expecta- we had indeed created a Sanctuary where all our residents can take from the public, negating the impact of any public input. tion for reciprocity. This behavior can survive in the gene pool refuge, whether they be of the two- or four-legged variety. 3. Chose to lecture the public on their lack of understanding of because we have also evolved the behavior that basically says, I would like to thank Mark Westall, Dr. Steve Muffins, Gary the ordinance, and of the legislative process. "they did me a favor, I should return the favor whenever I can." Price and all of the other City and State representatives who took I could not belive what I heard; that only people opposed to a Each individual having these traits, not only increases the odds part in the planning process. The Sanctuary at WulfertPointis a truly measure showup. Therefore, anything said by those people is mean- that they will survive for the moment, but that they will contin- unique and wonderful accomplishment ingless and unimportant ue to pass on their genes into the future. John Naumann What is the point of a public hearing but to hear public testimo- But the benefits gained by being social and cooperative come "The Developer" ny? If only people opposed to an issue care to show up, shouldn't at a sacrifice. There is no such thing as a free lunch. Every indi- Sanibel those people's opinions have some relevance? Evidently not, vidual within the social species has to be tolerant of sharing according to some of our planning commission. Let's hope that the resources with others around him. If you come from a species Sanibel City Council makes the effort to take enough time to listen such as termites, ants or honey bees, you loose your personal more carefully to the public. identity completely. You live out your life like a zombie for the Mayor asks legislature for help Perhaps it is time to take a more careful look at those who have good of the colony. At the other end of the spectrum, if you are been on the commission for such a long time as to have elevated a human being, you have to accept the stresses of listening to with sewers and public shelters themselves and their opinions to a level beyond that of the voting your neighbor's stereo being played too loud, traffic being (The following letter to Florida State Senator Burt Sawders public on the island. backed up on Periwinkle Way in season and governments from Sanibel Mayor Bob Janes was provided, the Island Reporter/or always seeming to be infringing on your right to do whatever it publication) Maybe it is time to review the charter and make the planning is you want. Dear Senator Saunders: commission an elected body. Then, maybe, those elected to the plan- This is in follow-up to your Sept 2 memo regarding submission ning commission would be more responsive to the voters who elect- A few years back, I was forced to re-evaluate my passion for of requests for local bills and the Delegation's scheduled Nov. 10 ed them. saving the environment. For two decades, I had been committed meeting to discuss and provide for public comment on the requests. Terry Brennen to helping the citizens of Sanibel in their quest of co-existing The City Council doesn't have a local bill request. However, there Sanibel with the island's natural environment and, as a result, had paid are two matters for which we're seeking assistance from the some fairly high prices for my efforts. I found it increasingly dif- Delegation. ficult to justify making those sacrifices when there seemed to be The first is "reconsideration" of the million-dollar grant to assist with the expansion of our sewer system. As the Delegation knows, >-Seo. -Westall, 12 Q OCTOBER 21, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTEFV
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no limits to humanities' short-sightedness. following the laws of the universe and selfishly creating an arti- I even began to question if maybe my passion for protecting ficial world will argue that the difference is HUGE. It's just that "/ don't see any chim- the environment was an aberrant behavior pattern that should be over the years.I've watched so many intelligent and bright peo- weeded out of the gene pool. Did it really matter that humans ple blindly listen to their instinct instead of listening to logic that panzees sending anbody to were creating a totally human-oriented world and the earth's I'm afraid there isn't enough of a difference. biodiversity was crashing as a result? What difference did it real- Through research, scientists have discovered that human the moon... " ly make? beings share 98-99% of their genes with chimpanzees (Pan Mark Westall You see, there is a very good argument out there that the pur- troglodytes). I believe that shows how fascinating and unique we are as a species. Look at what we can do by using only 1-2% of pose of the human species is to wipe out most life on the planet habitats and biological diversity are in the forefront. our genes. I don't see any chimpanzees sending anybody to the so that life can start all over again. As we wantonly develop the If environmentalists are trying to selfishly perpetuate their moon. But the problem is, we continue to make many of our earth's surface for our own needs, life as we know it on this plan- genes into the future, as they become more aware and enlight- decisions based on what the other 98-99% is telling us. That et may be. changed in perpetuity. By building 131 golf courses ened, they try to communicate the usefulness NO, the in southwest Florida, we may be merely fulfilling our destiny. inability to override those ancient, instinctive traits may be our absolute imperativeness to the survival of our species of wise downfall. As I have mentioned in previous columns, five major extinc- resource management. People like me exist because we are So, did I come up with a rationale for my existence? Is there tions have occurred over the life of the planet. We may be the some of the most selfish people on the planet and we don't want an evolutionary basis for an environmental ethic? Of course, I'm reason for the sixth. And I don't see a big difference between a some short-sided dummy messing up our chances of our genes as self-centered as the next guy. single asteroid hitting the Yucatan and altering the earth's habi- being passed on in perpetuity. tats so much that most life on the planet, including the dinosaurs, It wasn't so long ago, that as our technologies improved, so did our exploitation of the planet's natural resources. If we could goes extinct or, a single species evolving which selfishly alters * We not only evolve physical traits. We also evolve behav- so much of the earth's habitats that most life on the planet can exploit a species into extinction, we did it with little regret. But ioral traits. no longer sustain itself. The problem with this scenario is that, eventually, game managers realized that individual rights were These traits help the individual organism in maximizing its eventually, we may- cause our own extinction because of our going to have to be infringed upon, if hunters and fishermen desire to pass on its genes. For further reading look to mismanagement of the earth's natural resources. were going to be able to exploit their respective resources into "Sociobiology" (1976) by Edward O. Wilson. The person that sees a difference between an inorganic, non- perpetuity. Following along in that line of thinking, other scien- tists were able to champion the concept that maybe the non- thinking asteroid blindly following the laws of the universe as it has owned and operated Canoe game species had value also. Now, the world's most remote (Mark "Bird" Westall tumbles through space and an organic, thinking creature blindly Adventures for 21 years on Sanibel and Captiva, A former planning commissioner, city councilman and mayor, Westall is a noted environ- mentalist. He founded The International Osprey Foundation, regularly does aerial surveys of Lee County's eagle nests and is a licensed :PIMH PLAYHOUSES alligator handler. A Bird's Eye The J. Howard Wood Theatre View will appear intermittent- Sanibel Island's Professional Theatre ly in the Island Reporter.) Presents BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN
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Smith Robert Caccioppo Monday night, Transylvania's favorite blood sucking bat man, The Florida Repertory Theatre opens their season tonight with b continue my series Count Dracula falls under Old Schoolhouse Theater's artistic direc- a screwball comedy, "Room Service." about our last tor J. T. Smith's spell. Instead of growling and howling, he'll be • The stoiy is about a nimble-witted producer who shares living Halloween of the crooning and hoofing in the season premier production of space with a group of actors. He depends upon credit to survive T "Dracula" a musical revue. while waiting for just the right script. With a lot of luck and a backer Millennium, I thought we should look at the most haunt- "It's very funny and veiy campy," Smith said. "It's a take off on with the money, he manages to put the play on. When the backer ed castle in all of Europe. the stoiy that everybody knows. The reason I like it is because it wants his money back and the creditors are on his tai], the produc- While the prettiest castles may gets into everything very quickly. I added a bunch of songs to it. er goes through hilarious antics to get his show on. lie in Germany, (lie one with One of the things I like is to put a (song) in a situation people don't "I directed this show 22 years ago when I was in college," the most ghosts sits in jolly old expect it to be." Producing artistic director, Robert Cacioppo said. England. Yes, I'm talking Smith has a large cast for this production, seven in all, with four "Part of oui' philosophy at Rep is that, while (our desires) are to about the famous Tower of women making their debut on Sanibel. do Shakespeare and Moeller and this year 'Inherit the Wind,' that London. It's said to be one of "I've always wanted to do something for Halloween and this is theater should also be just fun. the world's bloodiest historic pretty Hallowecn-y," he joked. "Room Service was written in heart of depression when sites and the most ghost-filled While Smith teased that he has planned some special effects, he America needed a good laugh. It's just a hilarious screwball com- castle in the world. stresses that the talent of his actors is of greatest importance. edy from a gentler time." . * Over the centuries, the Hilary "My whole thing here has been about the talent. I've always Expect to see your favorite Rep Company actors on stage — Tower has been a fortress, a said that we didn't need huge sets and special effects and grandios- Niels Miller, Carrie Lund, Scott Bennett, Gordon McCormell and castle, an armory, even a zoo, Hemingway ity. I always want to showcase the talent" Stephanie Davis—all back for another season of musicals, dramas but what it is best known for is Look for familiar faces on stage: Clement Valentine will play and sidesplitting farces. Cacioppo has added several new actors to as a prison. Hundreds of hang- insect eating Boris Renfield. John Vessels will play the vampire his production, Jason O'Neal, Robert Grossman and Michael O' ing, burnings and beheading exterminator, Dr. Van Helsing. The man of many talents, Dave Smith. have taken place there. So, it Paranormal Yudowitz will be Sam Seward; he mns a mad house and Erick The Florida Repertory Theater is in Fort Myers at the Arcade may not surprise you that Schark will play the lead, Count Dracula. Theater on Bay Street between Jackson and Hendry Streets. many ghosts still haunt the Detective Dracula's victims are: Leni Manno, Minta Mullins, Heather Limited free parking is just across the street. grounds of the Tower of Stuart and Kia Glover. Actor, Victor Legaretta is making his debut The show mas lues. - Sat. through November 14, with London. as scenic designer and Marilyn St. John designed the costumes. Matinees Wed. and Sun. 2 p.m. Not all the Tower's victims died within its cold gray walls. The show at the Old Schoolhouse Theater, 1905 Periwinkle Tickets are $22 center seats, $18 side seats Call 332-4488 for Many were taken from their imprisonment out to Tower Hill, Way, opens Oct. 25 through Nov. 27, Mon. - Sat. at 8 p.m. reservations. just outside the walled perimeter, where they were hanged or Matinees are Sat. Oct. 30 and Wed. Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. All tickets are beheaded under the watchful eyes of the common folk. Then the $25. Stop by the newly located box office off the parking lot or call bodies of these nobles were usually returned to the Tower for 472-6862 for reservations. burial. Most of the Tower's victims have a royal connection, as in the case of the two young princes. After Edward IV died in 1483, his twelve-year-old son ascended to the throne. He was briefly King Edward V, and his younger brother, Richard, Dateline Sonibel-Coptiva became Duke of York. Their guardian was (heir uncle, Richard, Mortgage, as well as from all Duke of Gloucester. Gloucester, however, wanted the crown ROW" buttons that islanders himself and quickly declared the children illegitimate. Within a At the Library ABWA members. wore. Shell Club meets week England had a new King — Richard III. The young Get out your broomsticks The San-Cap Shell Club's princes were taken to (he Tower for safe keeping. While Ihcie's and ily to the Haunted Sanibel Democrat Club CCA meeting first meeting for the new year no evidence that links King Richard to the deaths ol his Library on Friday, Oct. 29, at Democratic Club of the The General Membeiship will be held on Tuesday, Oct. nephews, the boys were killed at the Tower. From their deaths, 6:3() p.m. Alter enlci ing tinough Islands is lcatuiing, Chailcs Business Meeting ol the 2(\ ut 8 p.m. in the newly a new nickname was attached to this histouc site — Bloody the tombstone CIIXMS, partici- LcBulT as guest speaker .it Captiva Civic Association is on miruxlded liasl Room ol the Sanibel Community Associa- Tower. Ghosts of the boys have been seen as they run down the pants will be shown to their tonight's 7 p.m. meeting at the Tuesday evening, Oct. 2(\ at tion. Bailey-Matthew.s Shell halls — dressed in nightgowns of the time. graves to join with other spooks, Sanibel Library. LeBuff will be 7:30 at Hie Civic Center on goblins, witches mid scary peo- Chapin Lane. CCA officers and Museum Director Jose Leal will The Countess of Salisbury is another of the Tower's ghosts. discussing Sanibel Then and ple to hear the stoiy of Tailypo committee chairs will report on present a program entitled Her ghost makes an anniversary appearance every May 27. Now. as told by Maggie Mullins. what's been going on over the Exquisite & Unusual Cowries. Margaret Pole was the last countess of Salisbury and though she The Democratic Club is also Then relax with Jack O'Lantem summer, and a representative Leal is currently conducting was 70 years old and politically harmless, Henry VIH ordered sponsoring the commemorative and the Halloween Tonight from the Sanibel-Captiva research on shells of deep water her beheaded in 1541 on a charge of treason. But proud vote on Nov. 5, that signalled Show with special guests, die Conservation Foundation will trenches in the Bahamas and Margaret refused to bow her head over the chopping blocking. the beginning of Sanibel as a 1 Spice Ghouls. There'll be speak on several conservation may also comment o • his latest She instead told her executioner that if he wanted her head, he City. In addition to providing singing and spooky riddles as matters, including the South findings. A shell raffle will lake would have to come get it. She fled until the axman caught her the marching band, the group well. Kids should be sure to Seas/Buck Key issue. place after his presentation to as she crossed the Tower Green. There on the field, she was has replicated the original "I hold their parents' hands to keep support the education program. hacked to death. Those who have witnessed her ghost say her believe in SANIBEL TOMOR- them from getting scared. anniversary appearance is a grisly re-enactment. King Henry VDI added many ghosts to the Tower during his Unitarians bloody rein, One of the more famous is his second wife, Anne The first service of the sea- Boleyn, whom he ordered beheaded. Anne had lost the king's son for the Unitarian favor when she failed to bear him a male heir. She was sen- Universalist Society of the tenced to death on false charges of adultery and treason. But she Islands will be Sunday, Nov. 7 was granted a final request to have a French swordsman brought at 7:30 p.m. The UU group in. Anne feared the royal axman would fail to sever her head in meets the first Sunday evening one blow. The young queen died on the Tower Green in 1536. of the month from November Her ghost has been seen with and without her head as it takes through April in the Fellowship the procession walk from one side of the Green to the other. Hall at the Sanibel Of the many female ghosts that haunt the Tower, Lady Jane Congregational Church on Gray may be the youngest. Lady Jane was 15 when she became Periwinkle under the leadership the victim of her father-in-law's scheme to make her queen, an of Dr. Wayne Robinson. Also, SHiantom act that didn't sit right with the reigning crowned head. Jane was on the last Sunday of the month, Now Through November 20| sentenced to died by the Tower's ax on February 12,1554. Her there is a pot-luck dinner at a spirit was seen by several people in 1957, on the 403rd anniver- member's home. For more sary of her death. The tour group spotted a white shape high on information, call 472-4855. the battlement roof of the Salt Tower. As they watched a nebu- This is the Yeston and Kopit lous mass seemed to form itself into the likeness of Lady Jane. The group recognized Lady Jane from a painting inside the Women's Guild version of the story about grand hall. The St. Isabel Women's Guild will have its first monthly the Phantom. Erik is a Finally, one of the more unusual ghosts of the Tower is that meeting on Monday, Oct. 25, at of a bear. It was the winter of 1815 when a guard patrolling the hideously disfigured genius 9 a.m. in the church hall. The V •* entrance to Martin Tower reported a huge bear reared up and featured speaker wiU the The who lives in the crypts charged him. The guard, lacking any place to run, stood his Rev. Walter Bratus and mem- ground and lunged his bayonet into the beast. Only the weapon beneath the Paris Opera bers are invited to bring a friend. passed right through the apparition and became stuck in the House. If you love mystery wooden door on the far side. Casino Night Martin Tower has been historically the location where ani- and enchantment, this The San-Cap Charter mals were kept beginning with Henry I. Lions, tigers, zebras, Chapter of the American monkey, hyenas, bears, and even elephants have been housed haunting tale will take your Business Women's Association there from time to time. The zoo was eliminated in 1835 after hosts its annual Casino Night at breath away! the Tower's lion mauled a soldier. The ghosts of that soldier and Sundial — this year on Friday, lion have been seen as recently as June of 1987. Nov. 12. Tickets are $23 ahead Tickets $20,00 - $37.00 To date more than one hundred ghosts have been seen of time, $28 at the door, and throughout the Tower. The nearness of the Tower to the river include entrance to the gaming Thames makes for heavy fog. Parapsychologists believe the plus $5 fun money, a pasta buf- 1380 Colonial Boulevard air's moisture acts as a medium that allows us to see the elec- fet and cash bar, door prizes, raf- Fort /Myers tromagnetic signature left by wondering spirits. In 1989 reli- fles, auction and a silent auction gious leaders in London petitioned to perform exorcisms for all of prizes donated by local mer- the Tower's ghosts, but this action was denied. The ghosts, real lolm ; 941/278-4422 chants. Tickets are available at DINNER , or not, are said to be part of the attraction to this historic land- Three Crafty Ladies, Tom THEATRE i www.br oadway palm, com mark. So for now, tourists can enjoy this happy haunting. 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SANIBEL/ For more info please call the (800)926-8440 MEDICAL & Phone:466-1638 ADVENTURE: Lee County Offoce of Equal HEALTH Walk around with Cuddy Cabin. Salt CAPTIVA Opportunity 335-2267 Water Series 150 hp Yamaha Mechanics, Mechanic Trainees & 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. Outboard Motor. Low hours. HOMES Tire Changers. Pan American Tire 62,000 miles. $14,500. Call INVESTMENT Kostenlose Includes blue Bimini top and 1-800-238-3232. 472-6012. motor cover. Live bait well. Trim Seminare zum Thema NEW tabs, 5i Tex Color fish finder and PROPERTY "Zahn-lmplantate" CONSTRUCTION Loran. Stereo, VHF radio, bottom Alles, was Sie uber Toyota Avalon XLS, 1995. Asking OPEN HOUSE Cape - 24 unit Apartment/Motel Service Manager/Lead Mechanic paint. In excellent condition. Zahn-lmplantate $14,500. O.B.O. also Nissan Complex on water with pool. withTire & Service experience. Owners want to buy larger boat. AT wissen mussen. Dr. McMillan Altima GXE, 1993. Asking $6,000. $1,275,000. Possible financing Pan American Tire Call Terry at 472-3691 or ISLAND WOODS informiert O B.O. Great cars, great shapel with substantial down payment. 1-800-238-3232. 472-0939. Price $17,900. Looks uber die drei verschiedenen One owner. All Mtnce records No Brokers. 941-542-B499 almost new. Arten von Implantaten, available. (941)395-1929. Come visit us Truck driver trainees neededl Swift uber die Qualiflkationen, at Sanibel's newest community! COMMERCIAL has immediate openings for entry die ein Spezialist fur VIPBowrider19'1995 V6, Celebrity '87, 4 door, air, 63,000 There are several models level drivers. Earn 37K-42K, No Implantate haben sollte, MercCruiser, extra wide body. miles, $1,850 or best call See in our 38 lot PROPERTY/RENT experience needed! Training avail- und ob dieses Verfahren fur Excellent shape inside & out. wooded neighborhood ot Ray Little at Roger Dean able through T.D.I. (800)435-5593 Sie geeignet ist. VHF, trailer, Bimini top, covers. Olde Florida style homes Chevrolet 574-3326 Gulf View Shops' Estero Blvd. Dr. McMillan steht auch zur Asking $6800. Call 941-542-9491 (open, airy, frontage location. From 400-1200 vaulted ceilings, porches) Beantwortung leave mgs. sq It. Great location! Call Ihrer Fragen zur Verfugung. with a very - Welders and Machinists Chrysler Sebring LX Coupe, '96, convenient location, 463-7200 Ext. 211 Zewi Seminare - Ft. Myers leather, CD, sun roof. All service BOATS two tennis courts, pool Good Pay and Benefits, records available. Includes war- and Start Immediately. CONDOS ranty. $13,500. Call natural $ettlng. Apply In person or send Wednesday 14ft, Hoble Holder with rebuilt trail- These new homes are priced from resume to: October 20th (941)822-5086 er. Self furl, Jib, canvas cover. the $280,000's. SALE Sanibel Harbor Resort $1,900. Call (941)481-1124. We are open dally GENERAL ELECTRONIC Harbor Point Drive from 12 to 4. Cape Coral. Beautiful 2bed/2bath, SYSTEMS INC. Dodge Neon 1996, low miles 29K, 10AM-12-Noon You can find us on over 1200 sq.ft. Freshly painted, 914 SE14TH PLACE like new, one owner, only $169 a Allied Sea Breeze, 34.5'. Diesel, Farm Trail Drive decorated. New plush carpets, CAPE CORAL, FL 33990 month w/$500 down cash or trade just off Periwinkle Way! Balcony carpeted, overlooking Wednesday wheel steering, hot/cold water, Come and see WAC. See Ken Busch at Roger auto pilot, VHF, Loran, 5-Saiis, • 200' wide Rublcan canal, 2nd Fl. (In business for over 25 years) October 20th Dean Chevrolet 574-3326 the real Sanibel lifestylellll Courtyard Marriot Refrigeration, Avon, Outboard. If you would like a video, Pool. Pets allowed. $83,900. 630-595-04S7, 941-772-2552 Colonial Blvd. At Illness forces sale. $24,000. Call just call before 9:00pm, 1-941-542-5397. VIP at Metro Parkway Geo Metro LSI '98, 4 door, automat- fonw Cape Coral, Florida. 941-472-5187 2PM-4PM ic, air, low miles, two to choose from, $500 down, payment $179 a •COLLECTOR BUYS* REAL ESTATE Friday October 22nd month WAC. Call Dan Yaple at Fishing tackle, Cameras, ACREAGE GENERAL REAL Sanibel Harbor Resort Roger Dean Chevrolet 574-3326. Clocks, Watches, Harbor Point Drive ESTATE For sale by owner 4BR/3BA or Radios, Record Players, 10AM-12-Noon Beautiful views, clear water, nice cli- 3BR/2BAwith rental 1BR/1BAon Coins, Collections, Pens, mate. Homes, Land, Investment Olds Achieva '98, 6 cylinder, auto, 1.6 acres. Large oaks, great Old Toys, Cigarette lighters Friday Property. Also Cabin Rentals 28,000 miles, only $239 a month neighborhood, priced under Almost anything of value October 22nd Available. Timbsrwood Mountain with $500 down cash or trade $100,000. Possible financing. Alva E-mail Healthpark Realty, 2016 Hwy 64 W, Murphy, WAC. Call Bill Brady at Roger area. 941-728-2965 [email protected] Room 4B Dean Chevrolet 574-3326. NC 28906. Call for Free Brochure Call 574-1364 Summerlin Road 1-800-380-6806. Leave message if I'm not there 2PM-4PM OFFICE SPACE Regervierungen Wanted: Used DSS For Sale or Rent - office showroom CAROLINA MOUNTAIN HOMES 1-800-NEW BITE SPORTS & Direct T.V. satellite system. warehouse. 1,400 ft. condo close REALESTATE. 5530 West U.S. 64 Dr. Michael McMillan Will pay up to $125.00, IMPORTS to Sanibel. Near Factory Outlet. Murphy, NC 28906. Offering Allgemeiner Zahnarz 941- 671-0057. Call (941)481-1124. Western North Carolina Homes, 16 Years Experience In 1990 Jaguar XJ6 . Light metallic REALTY Cabins, Acreage, Creek & SW Florida blue. 89,000 miles. New tires and Lakefront Properties. FREE ANTIQUES Diplomate American Board wire wheels. Must see to appreci- ISLAND OFFICE(S) FOR RENT- NORTH CAPTIVA Brochure (800)747-7322 ext. 40. of Oral Implantology ate. Asking $7,000. O.B.O. Call Great location - 3 min from ISLAND Antiques - Dishes, China cabinet 850-8000-JOHN. Causeway. Newly renovated. First 4215 Del PradoBlvd. S. floor. Easy parking. Call 472-4127. w/rounded glass and claw feet. SALES AND EXCLUSIVE SOUTH CAROLINA Cape Coral, FL 33904 $1,800. Call (941) 489-3136. RENTALS lakefront community on Lake Murray. Featuring clubhouse, 28321 S. Tamiami Trail BMW 1984 7331 Blue w/beige INTERVAL FOR pool, tennis, walking trails, marina. Wanted: Old clocks and watches, Bonlta Springs, Florida leather interior. Power windows, GULF FRONT HOME Reserve your lot today! Excellent old photographs, military items, locks, sunroof am/fm cassette SALE 4 BR/4 BA financing Harbour Watch. knives, swords, old guns, etc. Also player and cold a/c. 99,000 rfiiles. PERFECT FOR PERSONAL By Owner - Sanibel Beach Club II. (800)805-9897 www.harbour- old transportation items - Airlines, SPORTING Asking $4,500. or best offer. Call Weeks 42-43. October. ENJOYMENT watch.com ; railroad, auto, etc. Please call 281-7321 or pager 930-4145. AND/OR 910-7121 GOODS Unit 2C, 2BR/2BA. Overlooking Beach & Gulf. Pool-Spa-Tennis. RENTAL INCOME CANT GET TO THE GYM? BMW 1987, 325 IS, loaded, sun- $6,800.00 each.-Terms. (941)- $995,000 LOG HOME AT LAKE, $59,900 LIFE STEP 5500 FOR SALE roof, grey, w/burgundy leather, 454-6747 includes boat dock! New 1500 sq. CALL LORINDA AT great condition, 150 K, $5,500 "UNBELIEVABLE" ft. log home to be built on beauti- - JUPPLIES DAYS (W) 433-1909 OBO, already priced below Blue HARBOR FRONT fully wooded 3+ acre lot with EVES (N) 939-0975 FOR SALE BY Please leave message. Book, Ft. Myers area, SOUND VIEWS deeded access to spectacular CANCELLED ORDER FOR 941-275-4078 OWNER 11,000 SQ.FT. TOTAL 30,000 acre lake in Tennessee. EXPORT.Must Sell Immediately. $885,000 Paved road, utilities, surveyed, All Steel Buildings. We Pay GARAGE SALES Cape, beautiful 3-2-2 home. Tiled soils tested. Call Chelaqua height! 25x40; 30x60; 40x56, baths, pool, indoor laundry, securi- (800)861-5253. ext 6959. 50x140; 20x24. Pioneer SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER SPORT UTILITY ty, nice landscaping, near St. GULF FRONT LOT (800)332-6430, Ext 100. 23-24 9 A.M. TILL 7 1807 Andrew Church, Midpoint Bridge, PERMITS & PLANS IN www.usmb.com VEHICLES SERENITY LANE (GUMBO shopping. 1408 SE 25th Terr. PLACE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS LIMBO), Ford E250 Cargo Van '95,40,000 941-458-0171 READY TO BUILD 18 acres $50,000. Located in the SANIBEL. PRE-MOVING SALE. Lowest Prices evar in the #1 Selling miles, lifts, side/rear doors, ONE OF THE LAST Isothermal Bait. Large MANY DIFFERENT ITEMS; Arch Steel Buildings. Including excellent condition, $13,000. '91 $375,000 Hardwoods, High elevations, out- CERAMIC SCULPTURES. POT- www.NoBrokerNetwork.com No 20X24, 30x42, 40x64, 50x110. Twin axle h/d open trailer, lots standing views. Electric, phone, TERY KICK WHEEL. SHELVING. • Broker, No Commission, No Bull. Factory Direct! Ultimate of features, $2,500. Must sell. (941)472-3000 water provided. Fianancing avail- CLOTHES. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. We are the change. (800) Garage/workshop. Must Sell' 482-6450 able. Call (803)699-4680 ETC. 450-2469 FAX: (800)341-7007 NO EARLY BIRDS' (941)472-9635 www.steelmasterusa com 22 Q OCTOBER 21,1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER island •>• -V -V REPORTER CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE VACATION PROP. VACATION PROP. VACATION PROP. VACATION PROP. VACATION PROP. DISTANT & RENTALS & RENTALS & RENTALS & RENTALS Si RENTALS SOUTHERN COLORADO RANCH THE ATRIUM SOUTH SEAS Gulf Front. SALE. 71 AC - $54,900. Enjoy SUNSET CAPTIVA BOARDWALK TO BEACH LANDS END sensational sunsets over "the Elegant 3 BR/2BA Home 3BR/2BA home. PLANTATION 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Den. VERY PRIVATE. VILLAGE CONDO Two weeks minimum. Rockies! Nice mix of rolling fields, in Private At South Seas Plantation Beachfront Community. Fireplace, paddle fans, Photos available. trees & unique rock blutfs 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath GULF FRONT Rent direct from owner Outstanding wildlife & recreation. Fully furnished. screened lanais, BBQ, heated pool, tennis, bikes. Luxury Unit LUXURY UNITS and savel 2CATV's, VCP, Fantastic Ocean Views Year round access, tele. & elec. CD/Stereo, W/D. All amenities. (609) 985-0322 Ideal for horses Excellent financ- GREAT RATESIII Weekly or Monthly Rentals (609) 492-7389 Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock. Book now for next season A THREE BEDROOM AND ing, Call toll free 877-676-6367. Call owner Call owner A TWO BEDROOM. 314-842-2147 Owner 800-897-0288 615-371-9029 REASONABLE RATES PRIVATE POOL AND SPA. LUXURY FURNISHINGS. THE VACATION TENNESSEE LAKE BARGAIN. 3 RESORT AMENITIES acres with boat slip $24,900. Beach Front Condo: Two AVAILABLE HOME Beautifully wooded, spectacular bedrooms plus two baths. LOGGERHEAD CAY YOU'VE ALWAYS views, with access to crystal clear sanibel holiday Washer/dryer. Large kitchen. BEST VIEW ON THE mtn. lake-next to 18 hole goll Pool - tennis - bicycles. Now ISLANDS WANTED booking weekly and monthly. Fully Furnished Most private beach. course! Paved roads, utilities, Two bedroom, two bath CONTACT OWNER FOR soils tasted. Low, low financing. Owner 330-864-3094 Dock on Bayou. Condo SPECIAL RATES Heated pool. Call owner now (800) 704-3154, Pool - Tennis - Cable - VCR Wide porches. ext. 3735 Ph: Open sunning decks. CAPTIVA WATERFRONT STEPS TO BEACH VACATION RENTALS (219)272-0889 Chateau Sur Mer area. CONDO Idyllic luxury and comfort. VACATION PROP. Sanibel & Captiva 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, RENTING: FAX: Easy care, no effort Ft. Myers with loft. NOV. & DEC. 1999 (219)273-5973 Vacation Home. fi RENTALS In 10 unit complex. AND Three bedrooms, three baths. Cottages, Condos Dock, pool. MARCH THRU 2000 Monthly rentals. Homes and Estates Every amenity. SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION Call for rates. SEASONAL RENTAL BY OWNER (941)472-8248 ATRIUM PREFERRED. 1-516-628-1801 Great Sunset Viewsl Exclusive Gulf front condo resi- Discounted BEACH VILLAS. (505) 982-9242 monthly DAYS: 248-548-4006 dence. Two week minimum. EVES: 248-649-9773 Two bedrooms, two baths. Available now and December 23, rates A-Rated. 1999lo January 22, 2000 and alter BY OWNER SANIBEL-VACATION HOME FOR March 25. (608) 363-7669 800-572-6423 LOGGERHEAD CAY 800-390-6829 RENT. West Rocks Subvislon. 941-472-6565 First time offered. Buttonwood Lane. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, FAX: 941-772-4753 3BR/2BA/large screened porch Spacious Olde Sanibel Cottage. Sleeps 6. /2nd. floor. Lakefront property. 1630 Periwinkle Way Two homes from beach. Two bed- Amenities include: Near beach. Sleeps 6 Minimum Suite A rooms, two baths, sundecks, great Pool, Tennis, Cable, VCR. SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION one month. Winter rates. DIRECT GULF FRONT Discounts for long term. $4,300.mo. (513)232-4634/ room. $5,000 month in season. X- Book now through owner. BEACH VILLA: htlp://www. Two bedroom, two bath. 513)287-2656 NEAR LIGHTHOUSE sanibelholiday.com Mas/Millennium available. (847)234-6808 Fabulous Viewsl 941-549-3474. BEACH VILLAS: http://www.palantir. net/sanibel/ One bedroom one bath. SUNSET CAPTIVA Upscale - Delightful BAY SIDE VILLAS: OCEAN'S REACH One bedroom, two bath. Completely Redone Gulf Front 2 Bedrooms plus Loft Two bedrooms, Two baths THREE NIGHT MINIMUM. One Bedroom Condos ****** LOGGERHEAD CAY WEEKLY DISCOUNT. Sleeps 6 Very nicely -furnished Each accommodates four Fully Equipped All Amenities Pool and Tennis BEACHFRONT SAVE THROUGH OWNER! Non-Smoking 2nd Floor Unit. MILLENNIUM STILL AVAILABLE! Pool, Tennis, & Beach Fantastic View Available Now Please call Find Your Place Two Bedrooms, Two Baths. (800) 899-7327 Beach, pool, tennis, bikes Sunrise and Sunset Views. Weekly or Monthly 800-982-3471 Owner: Call Owner 941-472-5550 $750/Week (Sept., Oct.) 941-395-1972 $875/Week Off Season For Discounted Rates 330-788-9329 (978) 526-7689 (May-Sept.) SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION CHANGE OF PACE Call for Seasonal Rates. 1-3 bedroom Bay Villas. Beautiful vacation home, 3 bedroom, 5% Discount 2 bedroom & 2 bedroom Atrium: Exclusive, beautifully 3 Weeks or More. Del Prado Inn 2 bath. Your own private tennis decorated Gulf-front luxury. w/loft Beach Villas. court and swimming pool. 100 732-223-6748 Seasonal rates, Vista MiCasa Resort yards to Gulf of Mexico 2BR/2BA, den, wrap-around VIP Amenities optional. Apartments/Efficiencies balcony. Glorious views. REALTOR' ALSO- Sanibel Harbor 941-542-3151 (440)338-8031 ' 1 Sunsets Easter is still available. 1-800-878-7495 1-800-231-6818 (440) 338-5281 Call owner for brochure. LOGGERHEAD CAY (800) 484-7304-PIN 8286 or (770) SANIBEL/CAPTIVA/ Two bedrooms, two baths FT. MYERS BEACH / Nicely furnished. 664-7186 FT. MYERS Orlando Vacation For lessl Brand Great view! SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION new Resort, 2/2, jacuzzi, fur- All amenities. SOUTH SEAS CLUB nished condo across from POINTE SANTO Seasonal & Annual AVAILABLE: Rentals AVAILABLE: Universal Studios. $79.99/night/till DE SANIBEL NOW THROUGH 2,000 DECEMBER 17 THRU 26 BEAUTIFUL POOL HOME Rent from owner. 12/20/99. All Attraction Tickets. 5 EAST ROCKS 1-800-237-7526 DECEMBER 30 THRU JANUARY ' Star Guest Services. LUXURIOUS GULF FRONT 941-395-2177 Two bedrooms, two baths. PENTHOUSE CONDO. (WEST GULF DRIVE AREA) (407)226-1099. OVERLOOKING Sanlbel:941-472-1613 Golf and tennis fees Included. Asking 31500/weekly OBO. TROPICAL LAKE Ft Myers Beach: Ocean's Reach Gulf Front Condo. 2 bsdrooms, 2 baths, 941-765-8686 screened lanal with TASTEFULLY DECORATED One bedroom. Sleeps four. Newly 606-564-6985 APARTMENTS & spiral staircase to 3 BEDROOMS/2 BATHS decorated. "A" rated. Shelling, ALL AMENITIES VIP Realty Group/ private rooftop sundeck. Rental Division pool, tennis. Top floor for best DUPLEXES FOR Gorgeous sunrise WALK TO BEACH AVAILABLE: view of beach. Call owner: SOUTHWINDS DRIVE and sunsets. 612-472-7994 RENT Beautifully decorated DECEMBER 1999 SANIBEL JANUARY 2000 and fully equipped. BESIDE CASA YBEL RESORT Sanibel. Nice, spacious 1 bed- Call owner. ****** 708-481-8188 Two bedrooms, two baths. room, 1 bath, at ground level. Substantial savings. POINTE SANTO Beautifully furnished. e-mail: Very quiet neighborhood.Great jlorenzo @ prodigy, net for retirees. Fireplace, screened (610)664-2371 CAPTIVA BEACH HOUSE Most beautiful Piling beach home. Gulf Front Complex. Near shops. lanais, W/D hookup. Near light- AVAILABLE: house, on canal. Immediate Lovely, Private, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER Beautifully furnished. Tennis and Activities. occupancy. No dogs. FEBRUARY, MARCH, and APRIL. $750/monthly. Annual. Call Heated pool. 941-395-2475 Tropical vegetation. • Two bedroom 339-2337. Please leave mes- Spectacular gulf views. gorgeous condo. sage. All amenities. Spectacular View. SUNSET CAPTIVA BEAUTIFULLY l-800-SANIBEL 781-483-1707 If we're booked, FURNISHED HOME. RENTAL we can refer you AVAILABLE WEEKLY: to owners network. 2 Bedroom, loft, 2 Bath. Reservations •••••• Screened Lanais. SHARJNG 248-363-9257 3 TV/VCR. www.sanibelweb.com/psb22 Pool - Tennis - BBQ Grill, Looking for quiet professional to '-: LUXURY HOME BEACH FRONT - Gulf Beach, Boat Dock, share two bedroom, two bath GET AWAY FROM IT ALL And Morel house on Sanibel. $450 a month. SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION At beautiful secluded SANIBEL ISLAND Call owner at 395-7651 3 bedroom,2-1/2 bath 314-872-9990 3 Bedrooms/3 Baths • Loft • Pool • Beautifully furnished Boca Grande. Townhouse. 1 & 2 Bedrooms Also Available • Amnities optional Bay, Gulf and Beach Front Beautifully furnished. Condiminiums Near Golf Course SUNSET CAPTIVA CONDOS FOR Special rates thru owner • Call 10AM - 11PM • 1-800-227-1783 and Beach. Luxury On an unspoiled, barrier Monthly rates. Three bedroom, two bath. RENT! Island. AVAILABLE: Large screened porch. JANUARY and FEBRUARY Fully equipped. CAPTAIN'S WALK CONDO: Grande Island Vacations 612-788-8404 NAPLES FLORIDA Private Gulf and Two bedrooms, one bath. 941-964-2080 • 800-962-3314 Bay front community. VACATION RENTALS Pool - tennis -Boat docks - Enclosed Lanai. Second Floor. Gas grills, and much more. BY MONTH OR YEAR. Newly Bi-Weekly and Monthly Sanibel & Captiva CALL OWNER. redecorated. 315-673-4054. 517-321-6324 Call Naples Coastal Realty, Inc. CENTRAL Toll Free 1-877-593-6274 • (941) 593-0080 RESERVATIONS, Inc. Your ORIGINAL central reservation service on the Islands CAPTIVA ELEGANT GULF HOUSE CffPTlVd LUXURY with over 5,000 one to seven bedroom, homes, condos, cottages, efficiencies and hotel rooms, on and off beach. GOLF FRONT HOUSE Weekly, daily and monthly rentals. LOVELY ESTATE: PRIVATE BEACH *tet us do the searching for you.*** Private Beach At Your Doorstep frj^c Real Estate Broker, call 800-325-1352 or 472-04571 Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 baths - Separate Wings - J Long driveway into an acre of lush tropical estate grounds all to yourself. Exclusive. Tastefully decorated. 3/4 bedrooms or den. 2 Kitchens - Heated Pool & Spa - Cable T.V. - Large Sleeps 8. 3 1/2 baths. Full-sized heated pool and spa, nominated •for architectural award, with terraces pool pavilion. All amenities. Beautiful kitchen/family entertainment area, Decks I Brochure available. SEASONAL RENTALS "the very best on Captiva" $4,600 per week Dec. 19th - April 24th $3,000 per week April 24th - Dec. 18th Really, Inc The Best Choice of Properties Call 513-417-2501 & leave message (DAYS) 201-569-2111 (WEEKENDS) 914-687-0360 Available on the Islands. ~ Negotiable Rates ~ r, ISLAND REPORTER • OCTOBER 21, 1999 • 23 island WAITED TO MONIES FOR ROOMS FOR HANDYMAN CELEBRATE THE REI\IT RENT RENT Quality work done your way All home lepairs and improvements Del Prado Inn Call Glenn Davis for free estimate CITY'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY Semi-retired couple ANNUAL RENTALS Efficiencies 540 4367 needs beach vacation rental 1502 Miramar Street AND BE A PART OF THE property LAKE FRONT + POOL Cape Coral From 12/18/99-1/15/00 3 bedrooms/2baths UF 941 542 3151 25TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY BOOK Basic amenities TOTAL HOME piling home, s| o 41 by i-h l[i in I! v, Sfnppi. Gi t. C [luiC ft-C Ilv L vl one bedroom, kitchen, bath, TV REPAIRS screened in pool, FEATURING: Willing to pay up to $700 per wk • We do it all • close to beach, LOCKSMITH Stones on past mayors, original city coundlmen including Porter 716-924-4864 • Make your list • E-mail Colhope@msn com new berber carpet. ° Give us a call • Goss Alan TenBrook and interesting facts from past to present $1,600/mo. • Cable TV & Phone Jacks 12,000 COPIES o i the street Dec ?ncl HOMES FOR Installed • Call Inserted Into the DLC 2nd Isl mcl Rtpom r Ncwspiper I iserlt.il into the Dec 3rd isl uc[e Call: Newspapers ill Ishnd imfl locitions hmded out it the re inulimentofthe 1st City RENT 472-6747 432-0771 Council Meeting Dec 10th inci distributed to The bdiube! Clumber orComme ce for more info. Licensed #991001 on these fine properties ADVERTISING RATES 100% FINANCING and additional rentals. l/4pg-$l 18 • 1/2 pg-$Z37 • I Full pg-$437 3/BED, 2/BATH, ISLAND LOCKSMITH CotOR ADDITIONAL 2 CAR GULF BEACH LARGE SCREEN LANAI 1 col - $25 $582 16 PI PROPERTIES INC. 24 hour Emergency Service 2 col - $50 30 YRS FIXED Lie. Real Estate Broker 3 col - $75 8 92 APR 472-6747 GOOD, BAD & NO CALL YOUR AD REPRESENTATIVE CREDIT TODAY FREE CREDIT CHECK 1 HOUR APPROVAL AAA APPROVED Island Reporter COMMUNITY MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC 472-2394 472-1587 LICENSED MORTGAGE LENDER 941-461-0499 Walter, Norma & Dan Thompson C ELECTRICAL CEHEftJtl, LICENSED'INSURED BONDED HOME BUILDING & REMODELING A lull ".uvict conti K toi cltdit lU cl In c\( cplion il y ELECTRIC, INC. cjuilily it i ujwnjhlc puu • REPAIRS & NEW CONSTRUCTION ADHHIONS • KIH I II NS UMHS • 24 HOUR SERVICE CALLS Michael I ValiqueUc • VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT SANIBEL SQUARE i NII \i CON u A( IOI FREE ESTIMATE SERVING SANIBEL & CAPTIVA SINCE 1981 Isl ml kt si li ill I ii (II ( I l) I I N 472-1841 Lic#ME00084 Phone: (941) 472-0200 | U in I mlu linn (tinsiill ml ROQPiftfCS (941)466-1617 ESSLEY ROOFING (941) 335-6833 Pagei 18 YEARS OF LEE COUNTY ROOFING EXPERIENCE « Lieensul / Insuied DEANS • Topping RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Shaping TREE SERVICE INC. • Removal SPECIALIZING IN REROOFS •Lot Ckiting 1 ROOFING ALL TYPES OF ROOFING LOT CLEARING • Hauling NEW ROOFS & REROOFS • REPAIRS PEPPER DESTROYER • B ickhoe / R»t)t Rake ISLAND REFERENCES A I till Seivict comp my Bunging •Suite I9S2 ALL WORK SIWI I K1NSI EJCtLO'JSOl SERVING ALL Quality Wink and Dependable I GUARANTEED FREE ESTIMATES LEE COUNTY Dean DesRocheis FT MYERS CAPE COfiAL Residcnlial tnd Commueial Sctvitcs NalneLte CountKin 275-4818 3B8s *i™* ^M 945-2878 CARPENTRY PLUMBING CARE GIVER wammmmm • COUNTER TOPS • CROWN MOLDING SANDOLLAR care Giver HON'S CARPENTRY Plumbing inc. References, Heavy Lift, Live-In, Will Travel, Relocate ****. Repair and Remodeling m .. GENERAUARPENTR' Senior Discount i P.O. Box 1283 g J9 YEARS OFJ)^iRIENCE..||FERiNCE| UPON REQUEST i Sanibel, Florida 33957 g. J FREE ES^TIMAT|S..,% JO? TO SJfALL ® (941) 437-1330 • Fax: 437-4172 941-940-5170 (Local call S.W.FL) LICENSED & INSURED . email: [email protected] Lic# CFC057135 Lou Gelormlne . # CP 000338 * " B4il466-02O4 \- I Help Keep the Beach Dark and Furniture-Free For Sea Turtles May - October 9 Lights confuse nesting females • • Lights disorient hatchlings • • Furniture creates impassible obstacles * Sanibei-Captiva Conservation Foundation 24 • OCTOBER 21, 1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER SPECTACULAR ¥IEWSI Overlooking lake Contemporary 4 bedroom, 3 bath in quiet • Wonderful Sanibel Arms West A Wyman Stokes built home 3 bedroom with pool neighborhood condominium 3,496 sq. ft. under air with 1200 sq. Office with cherry wood built-ins Gourmet kitchen, french doors, fireplace Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico ft. master Crown moldings, gourmet kitchen Wood floors/tile throughout, vaulted ceilings 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a top floor Deeded boat slip with 8,000 lb. lift location Security plus, plus/plus Heated pool and whirlpool in master bedroom Gulf access $485,000 Great rental unit with weekly rentals $309,000 $589,000 Asking price is $599,000 furnished! Call JAMES or PENNY HETMANEK Call JIM HALL at Call MIKE McMURRAY at Call ROSE GIBNEY-DAKOS at at 472-5187 x 219 (990509) . 472-5187x215(990786) 472-5187x250(990806) 472-5187x233(990451) RARE ACREAGE GOLFER'S BREAM NEAR-BEACH POOL HOME ST. CHARLES IIA1BOUR Off Sanibel-Captiva Rd.! Overlooking the 3rd fairway Approximately 1.2 acres! Lakefront lot surrounded by beautiful Near Bowman's Beach! homes Ideal for someone seeking privacy! Amazing golf and wildlife views a plus! $274,000! Asking $425,000! Call now & ask for JIM HALL at Please ask for MIKE McMURRAY, 472-5187 x 215 (420789) 472-5187 x 250 (990718) : GULF ¥IEW MOMESI'I'ES Great near beach lot Ranchette Rd. and Penzance Blvd. in Fort Suitable for large pool home Myers Close to Captiva Excellent single family homesite 9.37 acres, may subdivide Asking $125,000! 3 bedroom, 3 baths; split plan Award winning Victorian styled home Zoned AG-2, utilities on site $249,000! Call HAP CONNELLYat Call MARLENE DONALDSON at Caged pool; waterview to conservation land Features 3 bedrooms plus den, 21/2 baths 472-5187 x 216 (990312) 472-5187x242(419718) SiOTlSEI, Mil'GML&TOS Deeded beach easement nearby Exceptional quality, 2 fireplaces, pool ILAiXEFlOM'ii' SHOHIE Sll'IfS Great neighborhood Beautiful water views and only steps to Great location.,.Great floorplan...Great buy Harbour master with club, tennis & dining Near beach beach $399,000 $750,000 Oversized lot Area of fine homes, great West Gulf locale Asking only $79,000! 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