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Week of May 3-9, 2001 SANIBEL &CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 28, NUMBER 18, 28 PAGES 75 CENTS
DELINQUENT !E> Properties in Paradise TAX - NOTICES By Pete Bishop ing district for less than the Staff writer required four-week minimum, This week, the Island Computer towers, disks, zip drives Reporter is publishing the Properties in Paradise, a Sanibel and other records were seized dur- delinquent tax notices rental agency, has left the island fol- ing the search. The rental agency provided by the Lee lowing the city's search and seizure filed a complaint in circuit court in County Tax Collector's of the company's records, a recent January, claiming that code Office. In addition to code enforcement hearing and the enforcement officer Ray Hendzel publication in the Island filing of a lawsuit against the city. A lacked the authority to conduct a Reporter, the Cape Coral note on the door of the business search and that an affidavit Daily Breeze and the announces that clients will be ser- attached to the warrant was not Lehigh Acres Citizen, the viced by another local rental agency presented to the owners at the time notices will be available effective Monday, April 23. of the search. at numerous locations Michael Pktella I File The city searched Properties in Since that time the business has throughout Lee County The islands' annual visitors, loggerhead sea turtles, will be Paradise in January looking for including all offices of making their return this month and through the summer. evidence the business was renting O See Properties the Lee County Tax See story on page 5 for more details. properties outside the resort hous- Collector, special newspa- page 3 per racks and all offices of the Breeze Corp. including Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, Pine Budget committee mokes its recommendations Island and Gasparilla Island. A full list of loca- By Pete Bishop ation center as possible big-ticket Recommendations also include and additional police officers to tions is on page 18 of this Staff writer- expenses in the next live years. It increasing city personnel in sever- help patrol the causeway. newspaper. Paid city council members, a has also considered how user fees al areas, including an additional In addition to staff increases, new recreation center and a larger and obtaining more support from code enforcement officer, part- the committee recommends that city staff might be in Sanibel's Lee County might help the city time workers in the recreation the council consider increasing the future if the city council follows balance its books. department to help meet the needs pay for service personn " draft recommendations the Five- The committee discussed a of a growing after-school pro- utility department, yvkg&iflasmg rough draft of its recommendations gram, a full-time licensed electri- workers due to jstrtfipetition with ; year Budget Projection Review during a meeting on March 30 and cian to work in both the utilities other Soutbwgst Florida utilities. Mother's Day Committee is submitting this has finalized most suggestions. and public works departments, a Waggs-ior part-time workers such week. A report and list of 28 rec- The Island Reporter is spon- In the report, the committee sug- full-time building inspector who , .rftsrtraffic aides and recreation ommendations are being sent to gests placing on a mail ballot a can cover both commercial anST department leaders should be soring a Mother's Day con- council just in time for its special test in whicfr lucky contes- charter amendment that calls for residential inspections^ana two increased as well in order to tants can win a gift — 14 May 7 budget and goal workshop. paying city council members. A full-time workers f^ "the Donax attract workers who often must prizes will be awarded! Since its first meeting in $1,000 per month stipend, with an Water Reclamation Plant. travel from off-island for short January, the committee has con- additional 25 percent for the Personnel* the committee dis- hours. Cost of living adjustments —See page 14-15 sidered increases in personnel and mayor, might open the council to cuss^f"during meetings, but have large projects such as beach residents who would not consider at recommended, include addi- t> See Budget Sanibel Beacon renourishment and a new recre- funning otherwise, the report nc tional planning department staff page 4 The Island Reporter has been working with Sanibel School students all year, helping them create a news- COTI presents survey to council VOLUNTEERING THANKS paper. See their May edition By Pete Bishop dential property owners. About 50 on page 28, and stay tuned percent of those who received Barbara . for a 16-page school news- Staff writer questionnaires have responded to Anderson, paper to be distributed in the (far right) Island Reporter on May 24. Sanibel residential property date, according to Mike Gillespie, owners are an active group con- who presented the results along administrative cerned with land acquisition, traf- with fellow COTI board members assistant to fic-and overdevelopment accord- Tom Gilhooley and Bill the Sanibel ing to survey results the Schlackman. Gillespie, who over- City Council, Committee of the Islands (COTI) saw the design and use of surveys talks to city Dateline presented to the Sanibel City of magazine readers during his volunteers Bill Council Tuesday. career as a publisher and consul- Wollschlager, Everything that's happening COTI conducted its first survey tant, led the survey project along Marie on and off the islands. Gargano and using a random sample of Sanibel with Schlackman, who owned a Gloria residents during the past few research company that conducted —Seepage 13-16 Hannan dur- months, mailing questionnaires to ing the city's 2,000 people randomly selected > See COTI survey volunteer from a list of 6,336 Sanibel resi- page .4 appreciation luncheon last Thursday. •Environmental News . .page 5 Wollschlager Florida's faithful gather today and Hannan • Business & Technology page 8 ' By Dawn deBoer schools and families. are members •Opinion , -. .page9 Staff writer . From the Lee Island Coast to La of the city's Cathdral Del Pueblo in Miami, vegetation •LookingBack ...... page 10 committee ?! 1 Islander's come together today Floridians will bow their heads at and Gargano 0 Sports ...... page 11 for National Day of Prayer at the noon in the state's 50th prayer is a planning gazebo behind Sanibel City rally for city governments, state commissioner. * Dateline .' v;pjige 13 JSall, one of 20,000 prayer gath- erings, breakfasts and walks Photo I Michael " TV listings v.:.;.... ^page 19 • nationwide for the unity and > See Faithful Pistella 'VA.I • • Classifieds' ;..;;w. ,pag&24 revival of a nation, its leaders, page 21 2 • Week of May 3-9, 2001 Q ISLAND REPORTER oiice bloller undersized snook. Roman-Castro is a reg- By Anne Bellew their purses in the trunk, made sure all the with a (found-conveniently-lying-nearby) Staff writer doors were locked and took off for the rock. Before that there were the thieves ular at the pier and volunteered to the offi- beach around 11:30 a.m. They returned to who used a specific tool for smashing cers that he routinely kept undersized the car about 3 p.m. and went home. The windows out. And even before that, some snook that he caught there. He was The lock punch thieves next day, when they went to pay for mer- years ago, in fact, there was the ring that processed at SPD and taken to Lee chandise at the outlet shops, they both dis- broke in with a punch device near one of County Jail. are back on the island covered their wallets no longer contained the door (or trunk) locks. No coffee yet? They all got caught rather quickly. It Six locked cars were burglarized in the any money. They also found that the dri- Suzanne Juenger Coates of Lake past 10 days at Bowman's Beach with ver's door lock was punched out. would appear that those using the lock punch modus operandi are back for anoth- Forest, 111. was stopped in the 20 mph varying degrees of success. The biggest Katharine M. Cannel of Winchester, school zone for driving 35 mph on April haul came from a Pontiac driven by visi- er run at Sanibel. Mass, and Robert L. Hook of Salem, Ore. 26. According to Officer Tiffany Dugan's tors from New Hampshire. Three perpetrators were arrested for found they had brand new "air" when they police report, Coates was quite combative On April 29, Robert B. Martin and the window-tool break-ins but, according returned to their cars from the beach. The and it took three officers to issue her cita- Daryl L. Borgman parked at Bowman's to Cdr. Bill Tomlinson, one of them was two cars were parked next to each other. tion. Dugan's in-car video camera record- about 12:50 p.m., went to the beach and bailed out. "We're following up on these Cannel's right rear vent window was bro- ed the event. returned at 4 p.m. to find a punch-hole ken but nothing seemed to be missing. cases, but trying to assign blame at this near the driver's doorlock of their 2001 And Hook's left rear passenger window point would be pure speculation," Lost? Found? Pontiac. Missing were $74 in cash, a was shattered and clothing and a cooler Tomlinson said on Wednesday. Officer TC Tyus was on routine patrol $1,500 Compaq laptop computer, a $300 were taken. The detective bureau obtained The bottom line, according to on April 26 near the pier when he was GPS, a $155 computer converter and fingerprints and other evidence from both Tomlinson, is do not leave valuables in given a blue canvas bag containing fishing $1,000 in travelers checks. these cars. cars parked in beach parking lots — tackle that had been left on the pier. Thomas E. Tyler of St. Louis Park, On the other hand, burglars didn't quite locked or not. Minn, parked at Bowman's about half an make it into Bemed-Holges Koepler's We know snook is good, but Scatter 'em... don't sink 'em hour before Martin and Borgman and rental car at Bowman's, although they On April 27, Sanibel officers were rou- Five carved wooden boxes were left in locked his wife's purse in the trunk. When worked at it hard enough to damage the tinely checking the fishing pier when a front of the office at Tortuga Beach on they returned about an hour later, the driver's door in their attempts to pry it man was observed leaving the pier with a April 24. With them was a note saying that purse was still in the trunk but the wallet open. five-gallon bucket. When asked what was they had washed ashore about 11 p.m. the was on top of the purse and $49 was miss- As a general rule, there are three types in it, he responded, "Bait," but inspection night before and appeared to contain ing. Again, a punch hole was found, this of car burglars on Sanibel, according to of the bucket revealed a 23-inch snook. ashes. The Tortuga Beach manager turned time near the front passenger door. police sources — usually not all at the Minimum size for keeper snook is 26 the boxes over to police. The,note also The week before, two sisters from Fort same time. Not too long ago, there were inches. Israel Rorrian-Castro of Fort asked whether or not the ashes could be Myers parked at Bowman's Beach, locked those who broke out an entire window Myers was arrested for possession of sent out on a charter and dropped at sea. Recreational boating accident statistics show decline
There is welcome news regarding boating accidents was the lowest since investigative reports submitted by investi- The number of total recreational acci- recreational boating in Florida waters. 1994. Alcohol-related fatalities also gating officers. Florida law requires vessel dents was 1,194. This is the lowest num- The Florida Fish and Wildlife declined compared to 1999 statistics. In operators involved in an accident to report ber since 1994 and down from 1,292 acci- Conservation Commission (FWC), addition, these encouraging figures come the incident immediately to law enforce- dents in 1999; Division of Law Enforcement, Boating when the number of registered recreation- ment officers, and the investigating officer For the first time in more than a Safety Section recently announced a al vessels in Florida is at an all-time high. is required to file an accident report with decade, Florida did not have the highest decrease in the number of recreational The annual Boating Accident the Boating Safety Section. number of recreational boating fatalities boating accidents and fatalities in the state Statistical Report is compiled by the The number of total registered Florida in the country. In 2000, Florida ranked last year. Statistics for 2000 show the FWC's Boating Safety Section at the end recreational vessels was 840,684. This is third with 46 deaths, behind Texas (52) number of total fatalities to be at the low- of each calendar year. Figures are an all-time high and up from 829,971 in and California (51); The number of alco- est rate in a decade, and the number of obtained directly from boating accident 1999; hol/drug related accident fatalities was 10.
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phy is posted on ilk- could not be reached for comment before business's front win- press time. Sanibel City Attorney Doug dow, a framed writ- PROPERTIES Wyckoff also declined to comment ten quotation from From page 1 Theodore Roosevelt. Tuesday. The passage reads in Customers were referred to Sanibel part, "It is not the filed a lawsuit against the city, reportedly Properties in Paradise offered two proper- One, a real estate company on Periwinkle critic who counts, Way. Brenda Roguska, the owner, said she asking for damages exceeding $100,000. ties out of the resort district for rentals of nor the man who The next scheduled court date is July 23, less than a month. points out how tte cannot comment on Properties in Paradise when Judge Jay B. Rosman will rule on The notice on the door of Properties in strong man stumbled but her firm is simply helping visitors the city's motion to dismiss the suit and to Paradise also includes a Fort Myers . . .the credit belongs who arrive in Sanibel to find they have no lift a stipulated abatement the two sides address and telephone number for to the man who is Cross place to stay. agreed to in February. Revonda Cross, who owns Properties in actually in the arena . . who, at the worst, "I am not merging with Properties in The county hearing examiner will rule Paradise with her husband Haskel. Citing if he fails, at least fails while daring great- Paradise; I am not assuming their liablity," on a code violation hearing conducted in the pending litigation, Cross declined to iy" MacKenzie Hall, April 19, within the next comment on her business. Cross referred all further questions to she said. "I'm providing a place for guests few weeks. The city has charged that She did say, however, that her philoso- her lawyer, J. Michael Hussey. Hussey who would be standing on the street."
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Although only eight pei- How was business this season? processed in time for analysis and sum- cent of Sanibel residents indicated that mary betore Tuesday's presentation, but Sanibel building codes are too lenient, 69 that sample is large enough that futther percent think the size of homes on the tabulation would not affect the survey island should be limited. Kathy Beekman results significantly, according to • Sixty-four percent said the city Moto Photo f Gillespie, who said the margin of error in should continue to budget $700,000 per the processed sample is approximately year for acquiring environmentally sensi- "It was a very good season. I saw a lot of new people j one percent. Responses to the survey were tive land, while 32 percent said the city and a lot of first-timers on the island." computer tabulated and cross-analyzed at should increase that amount. Among the Detroit offices of Interdata, a firm those who want an increase, the average owned by a Sanibel resident. respondent believes the budget for acqui- David Liebetrau The large response to the survey is sig- sition should more than double. The Sandpiper Inn nificant in itself, according to Gillespie, Respondents were informed that each who noted that respondents were not pro- $100,000 budgeted would cost them an "There was much more demand this year than in the vided with any incentive to fill out the 10- additional 0.2 percent on their overall past. We just talked to three different businesses, and page questionnaire. Some of the high- property taxes. U they all said it was the best season for them yet." lights from the survey are included below: The survey did not take into account H Civic awareness and participation Sanibel residents who rent houses or con- was also indicated in the survey results: dominiums. The median age of respon- June Koc h~ 27 percent of respondents reported they dents was 59, and 82 percent of respon- attend city council meetings at least occa- dents are over the age of 50. Only 9 pei- Needful Things I * , ' • sionally, while 56 percent indicated they cent of the responding households include "It had its ups and downs. I'm looking forward to ! \ J j keep up with political events in the city children under 9 years old. Ninety-two next year." i )t • ,'\ through newspapers. percent of the respondents have a college M Not surprisingly, traffic is a major degree or higher. issue for 94 percent of survey respon- Published results of the survey were dents, who gave the problem a 7.5 distributed to city councilmembers and f Chris Ticich "urgency score" on a scale of one to 10. members of the press after the presenta- 11 Related issues such as the causeway and tion, and copies will be made available to ^j Sanibel Island Chowder Company bridge (90 percent), police patrol of the members of the public in the next few "It was a little off, a little slower than normal. I don't causeway (82 percent) and bike paths (87 weeks, according to Gillespie. know about the numbers, but people-wise, there percent) were also cited as major issues Although councilmembers were pro- were less than last year." by respondents. vided time to ask questions or comment H Beaches, weather, a casual lifestyle on the survey, discussion of the survey and the natural environment are the most was brief. Councilmember Dick Walsh commonly noted reasons to live on Sanibel, said COTI had done an "outstanding job" High Low Rain according to the survey, but respondents with the survey and the city owed the Weather April 30 80 68 0.15 indicated that more land acquisition and organization a "debt of gratitude" High Low Rain May 1 80 67 0.01 restrictions on growth are needed to insure Councilmember Steve Brown said that a those elements remain intact. lack of questions "should not be read as a April 26 84 71 0.00 May 2 84 67 0.00 • Sixty-five percent indicated that the lack of interest," but that the survey repre- April ?7 85 65 0.00 Note: Rainfall levels are recorded sented "a lot of information to digest." from the morning of the day given to city should limit commercial develop- April 28 84 64 0.00 the following morning. April 29 84 75 0.00 Source Island Water Association CORRECTIONS BUDGET From page 1 to the city salary ranges should be incor- vation or rebuilding. The council should The Island Reporter wants to correct mistakes porated in a review of the city's salary and also consider forming a proposed standing as soon as possible after publication. wage plan, according to the report. Those committee that would seek to maximize adjustments have not been made the past the money Sanibel receives from the Lee Should you spot a factual error, three years. County Tourist Development Council, please call: In order to increase revenues, the com- according to the report. mittee is recommending that the council Although the committee discussed tax- The Editor - 472-1587 consider increases in user fees for beach ation and the roll-back rate at its meeting parking, planning and building depart- Monday, noting that pressures on the bud- ment services, occupational licenses, and get in the next five years may necessitate possibly for bicycle and moped rentals. not reducing the tax rate, committee The report also states the city council members decided to discuss the issue fui- Sanibel-Captiva should "be mindful of not letting the city ther Tuesday, May 8, before making a i ec- fall into the trap of assuming responsibli- ommendation. Tides tity for functions that are properly the At the May 7 special meeting, the city May 4-11 responsiblitiy of other government agen- council will also consider feedback gen- cies, and for which Sanibel taxpayers are erated by the Shared Vision initiative and already paying handsomely." the survey provided by the Committee of Sai Sun Men Tue Wed Thu Ways the city might be able to obtain Punta Rassa the Islands at Tuesday's meeting. Dr. more support from the county include Stuart Langton will facilitate the council's Hi — 1217a 1-17a 2:14a 3.11a 4:10a 5 14a additional services from the Lee County discussion of goals, while Ken Small of Lo 5:18a 5:52a 6:21a 6:46a 7:09a 7-29a 7:46a Sheriff's Department and a tripartite study the Florida League of Cities will give a Hi 12 03p 12 22p 1241p 1:03p 1'27p 1:55p 2-27p of the recreation center conducted by presentation on "Budgeting for Municipal Lo 5:53p 6:42p 7:27p 8:1 Op 8:52p 9.36p 10:21 p Sanibel, the county and the Lee County Governments." The meeting begins at 9 School Board, which could lead to reno- a.m. on Monday, May 7. 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FWCC legislation "Hopefully it will get a hearing before the Legislature ends its two-month ses- The U.S. Fish & Wildlife ready for hearing sion Friday," says Jackie Fauls, FWCC Service faces updating By Dawn deBoer legislative affairs director. statutes and protections Staff writer According to House rules, a Senate bill , , .- ' V,. of manatees in Florida. can be heard on the floor without a House State legislation cruical to Florida committee review. The House can vote Wildlife Conservation Commission's one of three ways — yes for vessel regis- future moves on manatee protection now tration fee increase, no in expectation of waits for vote in House and Senate. General Revenue funding, or, neither if Senate Bill 2024 and House Bill 1489 enough votes are not there to carry either propose additional on-the-water law decision. enforcement and increased manatee cen- "If the House insists on the $6 million sus, signage and boating avoidance tech- m General Revenue, which is what HB- nology research. 1489 calls for, the Senate bill would be The Florida Wildlife Both bills are supported by marine and amended as such and routed back for the Conservation Commission boating industries and Save the Manatee Senate to concur" Fauls says. "Whether is also looking for ways to Club, but call for funding from different there's time foi that scenario, all depends.. increase marine law Timing is of essence now. It's up to 160 enforcement patrols as a sources. HB-1489, on the calendar for conservation measure. hearing on the House floor, asks for allo- members of the Legislature, and I'm not cation of $6 million from General one of them." Revenue. Whether General Revenue funds are SB-2024, which passed in the Senate available is not easy to determine, Fauls Thursday morning, calls for an increase in says. vessel registration fees. "By the time the House bill gets to the to sort the data. ernmental agency representatives on pub- The Senate bill increases vessel regis- floor, legislators will know if the funds are Kalahi Cairns, assistant field supervi- lic record. In Miami, 17 people requested tration fees from $5, $10 or $15, depend- out there or not." sor with USFWS's Vero Beach office, to add their views to the decision-making ing on the size of the vessel, "for on-the- Before the Legislature went into ses- mounted a massive effort this week to tab- process; in Fort Myers, 120; St. water law enforcement use exclusively sion, the marine industry approached ulate verbal and written comments incom- Petersburg, 84; Marco Island, 191; ($3, $8, $13), development of manatee FWCC on including the manatee funding ing from last month's hearings. Jacksonville, 20; Daytona Beach, 62; avoidance technology ($1) and increased issue within its legislative packet. The Deadline for written comments — Melbourne, 41; West Palm Beach, 28. manatee census and signage ($1)," as pro- commission agreed. acceptable by fax, e-mail or letter — Cairns anticipates a total counting and posed by the marine industry. "FWCC doesn't have an opinion as to comes up Monday, May 14. The Service ordering of public comments, verbal and estimates its current count at 700 com- Included in this bill is the FWCC pro- where the funding should come," she written, for data compilation and refer- ments from 300 commentators with 88 posal that the portion of vessel registra- says. "That it does come is most impor- ence by Tuesday, May 15. specific concerns. tion fees retained by counties comes from tant." "Right now the common comment recreational vessels registered with the Fauls, who lobbies FWCC bills Attendance at eight public hearings coming in is that sufficient regulations are Department of Highway Safety and Motor through the legislative process, says Save held statewide put the opinions of 563 Vehicles and that "the county portion be the Manatee Club did not approach the Florida homeowners, boaters, boating and t> See Manatee sent to the county of the boatowner's commission on any FWCC bills before environmental advocacy groups and gov- page 19 Florida residence." the legislative session. SB-2024 also calls for an increase in "My interaction with them is that they the fine for manatee speed violations, rais- are very much in support of getting addi- ing it from $50 to $100. tional on-the-water law enforcement "This proposal is consistent with the funded," she says, "and working hand in Governor's Manatee Protection initiative. hand to get this legislation passed." 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Female sea turtles $50 tax deduction complete with — 170-pound to one-ton in size — sea turtle T-shirt and logo magnet. By Dawn deBoer and disturbances, disori- will come ashore to lay eggs in a An adoption certificate reports Staff writer ented females or hatch- chambered sandcastle underground, results of adopted nests, detailing lings and stranded turtles, with hatchlings generally surfacing nest location, hatch date, number Dr. Blair Witherington dead or alive. early July and into August. of eggs and hatchlings that suc- of the Florida Marine The sand incubation of this pre- cessfully left the nest. Additional Institute in Melbourne, one 'See how she struts' historic animal averages 45 to 55 adult shirts cost $20 and child Michael PistellalFile photo of the originators of the Florida is a sea turtle days, with a record 80 percent suc- shirts, $15. Info 473-2329 Captiva's sea turtle guru Sam Turtle Track program state with five turtle cess rate of buried clutches nation- Landry digs a nest last year. under the state index sur- species for what is proba- wide. Pass by Jeep, the recent $15,000 vey, spoke last week to a bly the most important For centuries this natural process Dee Fulk of Sanibel, an SCCF Turtle packed room of islanders Watch beach monitor on Captiva for donation by Tom and Sue Pick of nesting colony of logger- enjoins the islands in a ritual that can Illinois and Sanibel. Six one-mile on the nocturnal secrets of heads in the world, labor into October. Female logger- eight years and a former program nesting sea turtles in the coordinator. "You can see them stay zones stake out Sanibel's East End Witherington says. heads, one of two species that make with white-and-black metal pole United States of which 90 Year 2000, statewide, Lee Island Coast their annual fairly close in the waters by day, percent nest on Florida's waiting until dark to come ashore." markers set in place by the city. One loggerheads dug 84,382 birthing ground, can come ashore volunteer runs the Captiva shoreline coastlines. Male sea turtles never leave the nests, a number continuing three to four times to nest from one by mule, an off-terrain 4-wheeler "Good turtle trackers to rise as it has for the past mating. water. named affectionately by volunteers. Fulk logged 10 nests her busiest don't just know the tracks, 12 years. "One of the most remarkable nat- Turtle walkers red-flag nesting they know that nocturnal Year 2000 was also a ural phenomena that occurs on Gulf day last year. While the islands play midwife to an average 100 nests sites in a 10-foot triangle, including secret part," Witherington big year for green turtles of Mexico beaches is the nesting of staking a yellow sign with the city tells. "They know the tur- with 8,404 nests. the loggerhead sea turtle," says yearly, a record year of 550 nests came in 2000. ordinance on the illegal disturbance tles. The tracks they leave Green turtles follow a James Evans, conservation officer of a sea turtle nest. More than 600 behind, those are the brush high-low birthing pattern with Sanibel's Natural Resources "Turtles nest for two years, then signs go up in a year, says Ball. strokes of the artist, and Department. "It's an honor and a joy skip a year, so it depends on the of alternating years. cycle," says current program direc- Respect for the birthing time of you can know the artist by Leatherback nests num- to behold on a dark summer night this endangered species is big on the the swirls you see in the and a great responsibility." tor, Beverly Ball. bered 453; hawksbull, 4. Beach monitors hit the beaches at wish list of the Sanibel-Captiva sand." Sanibel offers 11 miles of gulf Conservation Foundation and the Turtle monitors read the front, more than any other beach in dawn, she says of her record number m Loggerheads of 110 volunteers City of Sanibel, a responsibility sands for turtle crawls up Lee County, and to which these tur- undertaken by the foundation in Common to the islands, "It is addictive. Once you've seen the beach. Walking land- loggerhead sea turtles tles come in great numbers. The 1998 in tagging and monitoring sea ward of the most recent majority seem to prefer the hard- a sea turtle, you're hooked. But once measure from 24 inches to you've seen a hatchling, you're ours turtle nests for state research data. high-tide line, they red- packed sands of Sanibel to Captiva's Nonprofit Caretta Research first flag, report and check all 40 inches across the shell finer and softer granules abundant for life!" with a head width of close Hatchlings have one chance in a established the loggerhead turtle turtle tracks, nesting sites with tiny shells. monitoring program on-island in for "false crawls" or NNEs to 8 inches. 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The and live shelling; introduced project includes committee members who programs such as Lake Watch, patrol designated stretches of the island's in which water analyses were beach areas, gently educating residents collected, and annual alligator about living in harmony with the environ- ment and on the dangers that monofila- and gopher tortoise surveys. ment line, fishing hooks and other trash place on wildlife. enced a great deal of turnover since the first of the year and has five new members, The committee is also working with Wildlife Committee initiatives are not the city on new educational signs for the new. The current initiatives follow a long beach areas, and committee member string of accomplishments for the commit- Michael Pistella Rhonda MacKenzie is developing a part- tee, which was first formed in 1984. nership with local real estate and rental "We started out as an essentially advi- The Wildlife Committee was responsible for this sign at the entrance agents, who are enthusiastic about distrib- sory group, not an activist group, but that of Sanibel. uting educational literature to island new- started to change early on," said Louise and annual alligator surveys. According to Pati, the committee will comers and visitors. Johnson, who served on the committee for "We began a lot of things that were continue to carry on that mission but will "It's an integrated strategy, with the 18 years. taken over by other organizations that also expand it to include the business city council, the businesses and the public Johnson was mayor when the Wildlife could carry on more efficiently," Johnson community, the schools and the county in all involved," said Pati. Committee was formed and served as the noted. As examples she cited a program the coming months. As an example, Pati pointed out that first committee chairperson. She resigned for gopher turtle surveys that is now con- In addition to the Chamber of the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of this past October because she was not able ducted by the city's Department of Commerce and the real estate community, Commerce has decided to buy committee to attend as many meetings as she thought Natural Resources, and a resident orienta- the committee hopes to nurture partner- members hats that identify them as she should. tion program now in the hands of the ships with the Sanibel School, the Sanibel Sanibel Wildlife Educators. Keith Since its inception, the committee has Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. Police Department and the county, spread- Trowbridge, executive director of the helped initiate city ordinances banning the "I think that it has been a valuable ing the word about wildlife education. chamber, made the offer at Tuesday's city feeding of racoons and live shelling and committee in that it demonstrated the City "We're trying to live in harmony in council meeting. introduced programs such as Lake Watch, of Sanibel had an official interest in nature, but we're also trying to live with Although the committee has experi- in which water analyses were collected, wildlife," said Johnson. each other." City notes and including, Dixie Beach Boulevard. uled for completion by December 2001. pride in [his] noted accomplishments, Coy to speak on island May 3 which are sincerely appreciated." Lee County Commissioner Andy Coy It will be comprised of a gravity sewer The city will have a full tune inspector on pipeline with a series of manholes to col- the project. Contact the City of Sanibel Phillips, who was nominated by Ms fel- will be the featured speaker at the low employees in the police department, Sanibel-Captiva Republican Club's lect the household wastewater, which is Utility Department at 472-1008 with any connected into lift stations and pumped questions or concerns. received a congratulatory letter from the monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, mayor, one paid day off and a check for May 3. through a transmission pipeline to the Donax Water Reclamation Facility. Jamie Phillips honored $250. The meeting will be held at the Construction will begin along Royal Phillips will now also be eligible for Sanibel Library, 770 Dunlop Road, and Poinciana Circle and Dixie Beach as employee of the quarter the city's "Employee of the Year" award. starts at 7 p.m. Boulevard and will generally proceed Sanibel Police Sergeant Jamie Phillips west. Most of the work will take place was recognized as the city of Sanibel's Sewer construction to begin within the roadway. Homeowners will "Employee of the Quarter" Tuesday for Construction of the Phase HB sanitary have access at all times. Emergency vehi- his contribution to service excellence. C> See City notes sewer expansion project is slated to begin cles, trash removal vehicles, mail delivery Mayor NolaTheiss said Phillips "can take page 20 May 14. vehicles and school buses will also have The project includes the installation of access. a gravity sanitary sewer and transmission D.N. Higgins Inc. is constructing this Read the Reporter system to service unsewered areas east of, project for the city. The project is sched- evefyfTkursdkiy! Italian Restaurant & Grill ENDER Treat Mamma RANK to a Taste of Italy ATTORNEYS AT LAW • FOUNDED 1924 Mother's Day Menu: "L %uPPa . Heather W. Hawkins m Manzo Alia Papnca , Hearty Beef Vegetable* f - Richard A. Collman • Jason R. Maughan, LL.M. 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Boccuzzi—Sundial-Unit Bonnie Clancy has been offering her Bonnie Clancy. She makes house calls, T207. services as an occupational therapist for too. She can also help you to adapt your (Addresses are Sanibel unless otherwise $665,000: Porterfield Family Limited house to suit you better. She can tell you 12 years now. Since then, she has indicated.) Partnership to Barbara K. Arons— branched out, offering therapy, personal where bars and ramps would be conve- Sandalfoot-Unit 5B2. training, specialized exercise routines, nient. And if she can't help you make the Non-Condos $631,700: Ruth C. & John P. Brown Jr. and fitness classes at various gyms modifications, she can recommend some- to Porterfield Family Limited one to do it for you. $3,000,000: Wolf Springs Ranches Inc. around, offering facials, spa treatments, Partnership—Nutmeg Village-Unit 206. and massage in salons. to Thomas E. & Virginia E. Jeckering— Charter memberships to Blue Skies $575,000: Paul C. & Brenda J. Schneider Well, now Bonnie Clancy's Blue Sky Body Works are available now through Parcel in Tichnor's Silver King, Captiva. to Richard & Polly Kruse—Sanctuary Body Works has an official home base. May 15 for only $45. After that, the price $1,000,000: John W. & Carol E. Conley Clancy has leased a front office in the will jump up to $75. The year member- to Michael D. & Janice M. McKee— Golf Village-Unit 6. San-Cap Road Medical center. It offers ship includes 10 percent off the price of 2477 Wulfert. $510,000: Helen S. Brodbeck to Nosons Pilates classes to groups of four or fewer. all classes and 10 percent off all spa treat- $716,200: Richard W. Gutowski, Limited Liability—The Heron at She can also do her Occupational ments. Trustee; Judith A. Gutowski, Trustee; Sanctuary-Unit 3A2. Therapy there (she is still able to bill You'll have access to a video library and Gutowski Trust to Jacqueline A. $495,000: Cynthia E. Keen to Ada L. Medicare), and there's a back room for and be able to use the studio during open Sweeney—1018 Kings Crown. Shissler Trust & Ada L. Shissler, massage, facials, and spa treatments. hours. For non-members, classes are open $296,000: Manuel P. & Mary E. Trustee—Sea Loft Village-Unit 103. One of the many advantages to having to the public, but because of the limited Camacho to Timothy L. & Melba G. $410,000: Nosons Limited Company to her own space is that now her OT space, you'll need to call for a reserva- Brannon—9411 Moonlight. Jay W. & Cynthia A. Brown—The patients, Pilates students and other exer- tion. Pilates classes are $10 each, and $275,000: McGregor LLC to Jeffrey E. Heron at Sanctuary-Unit 1A2. cise clients can use Clancy's equipment. Bonnie's personalized one-on-one ser- & Andrea H. Ledis—L10, Bd, Chateaux $365,000: David P. & Karen A. Lubbe to She tries to make the equipment available vices are $50 an hour. Sur Mer. Robert F. Dipeso, Trustee; Marie A. varied and interesting. 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EMERGENCY (941) 277-0376 BACK-UP EMERGENCY PAGER 890-4575 STATE LICENSE #ECOCO 24€4 • FUtUf IliSURE® STi ISLAND REPORTER a Week of May 3-9, 2001 • 9 # p i n i o n Nothing trivial about death would like to share a story with you. I was Idirecting traffic at the Sanibel School. I had the eastbound lane of Sanibel Captiva Rd. stopped. I looked over my shoulder at the first car in line and saw a little girl jumping around in the front seat of the car; she then ducked down, out of my sight. I walked over to the vehicle to look for the little girl. As I peered in the window, the sight 1 saw Vwvil horrified me and my stom- ach turned. The beautiful Commentary little girl with soft curly hair and sparkling brown eyes looked up at me with Officer Jane the most innocent face I Cechman have ever seen. She had no Letten idea, nor could she comprehend the thoughts and visions I had running through my head the moment I saw her sit- requirements, to name just a few. I cannot imagine that ting on the floor of the front passenger compartment of Answer to big houses we need more. What people do within this framework is the car. She has no idea what that compartment looks like their prerogative. after an impact from a motor vehicle accident ... I do. It on Sanibel? Do nothing Remember that every time a new rule or regulation is " does not exist, nor would she. That little girl deserves a To the Editor: passed our freedom is diminished. One of the hallmarks future and so does her father who also was not wearing a Recently, the Sanibel Planning Commission quickly of our democracy is the right to private property and we seatbelt. passed a resolution recommending the city review what should not impose any more restrictions than absolutely Now you ask me, why should I take the time to write can be done to slow the trend toward larger houses being necessary. a story about a "trivial" Florida seatbelt law? Because it built on the island. My suggestion is that they do nothing. One final point is of great concern to me. A su^c estion is not trivial and I care. The law saves lives. If you Too much time has been spent on this issue. has been made that we have zones established peimitting choose not to wear your seatbelt, you aie risking your Comments have been made that the island ambience is different sized houses, in each. I cannot think of anything life only, so you think. You may be leaving your child being impacted adversely by the new larger homes that more elitist or less democratic than this and we should be without a mother oi a father to nurture them. If you don't are being built. Ambience, as beauty, is in the eye ol the outraged that this is even being considered. seatbelt your child, you are risking his or hei life. beholder. I have been coming to Sanibel for 26 years, Willard J. Peterson Children are innocent; they don't know they are risking have owned property for 21 years and am now a resident Sanibel their own lives. Would you leave your 3 year old home of the island. Over this period of time I've seen the ambi- alone? Of course not; it's dangerous, irresponsible, and ence change. Little of this change had anything to do something could happen. So why would you not restrain with large houses. Most was caused by decisions made Storing water underground your child in a vehicle? Because you are a good driver? regarding what was considered to be native vegetation And nothing could happen, right? and what was not, and we see some unfortunate results of is a good concept Please set a good example for the future of our this in many sections of the island where trees have been To the Editor: country. destroyed and not replaced. But that is another issue. The debate over aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) —P.S. The violation was addressed. Changes occur simply because time passes by and has obscured an important fact: The aquifer in which the tastes and lifestyles change. To be absurd about it, elec- excess surface water would be stored is undrinkable in its {Jane Ceckman is an officer with the Sanibel Police tricity changed the ambience of the island more than any- natural state. Department.) thing, but would we want to ban that? I am sure you Occurring 1,000 feet beneath the surface in south could find some people who would have preferred this Florida, the Floridian aquifer is so salty that it would kill just as there are some who want to protect no-seeums, but vegetation if pumped to the surface and used for irriga- HHRnHHHHHV I would guess that they are in the minority. tion. Hundreds of feet of dense clay protect the shallow, I take issue with those who propose this, primarily on drinking water aquifer above the brackish aquifers below. Please send your letters to: the grounds that we already have regulations that cover The freshwater to be stored in the brackish aquifer Letters to the Editor, Island Reporter. P.O. Box 809, this. Zoning laws have been established to protect us Sanibei, Ft 33957. Or, fax to: (941) 472-8398. Letters must be signed and include a telephone number from overdevelopment. There are restrictions on the foot t> See Letters, for verification. We reserve the right to edit letters for print of the house depending on the square footage of the page 11 style, grammar and length. lot, there are height restrictions as well as setback FREE LUNCH FOR MOM LN-iSlOCk ON MOTHER'S DAY IS ON SALE! BROWN JORDON AT ANNUAL MAY CLEARANCE SALE 6 MONTH Same as Cash * Monthly Payment required. No Interest or Finance charge. 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Captiva Erosion District Coinmissioneu Mariner Properties President Robert prised at his high ranking, having earlier On Sanibel Tuesday to photograph the unanimously voted to hire Coastal Taylor was given the green light Monday said that "I won't be surprised whichever birds at "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge Planning and Engineering Inc. tor the from the planning commission to add a way the election goes." was a crew from the British Broadcasting critical job of managing the erosion-tight- \ new building to the Periwinkle Place Corporation. ing strategy for Sanibel and Captiva," Shopping Center. Bunfrock vows to run again The show studies the habits of a wide charged "this will be perceived on Sanibel The building will be located on the Bouncing Bob Buntrock was back on variety of indigenous bird life, many of as a set up deal." northwest corner of the Periwinkle Place the campaign trail with a vengeance which are in danger of extinction, and tract. It will complete the "U" shaped Tuesday night, only minutes after hearing three broadcasts are planned in the United mall the developer envisioned when the Five years ago, of his decisive defeat at the hands of Kingdom. project was initiated four years ago. Porter Goss. May 3, 1996 The building will be the eighth in the And in a short speech to the many peo- Red tide turning golf into attractive, tree-studded shopping center, 10 years ago, ple who had gathered at his home to await and will house five shops. A vine-covered May 3,1991 a dead zone for wildlife the election result, Buntrock said he trellis will connect the new structure with According to some longtime residents would stand again in November 1982 and Captiva vs. Sanibei: an existing two-story building that houses and experts the severity of the current red he outlined briefly a plan to form a 7 City Hall offices. CEPD vote a 'farce ? tide bloom has far more serious ramifica- Committee of the Islands (COTI) type Top Sanibel and Captiva officials tions'than anything seen In the area for group calling for orderly growth on clashed this week over the hiring of an^ 20 years ago, Sanibel. quite some time. engineering firm to address the two "Everything is dying," Bait Box owner April 30, 1981 islands' erosion problems and design and lifelong resident Ralph "Woodring Goss' spectacular victory 15 years ago, water and sand management plans for said. "We've got dead manatees, porpois- A large turnout of voters for Sanibel's May 1, 1986' Blind Pass and Redfish Pass. es and sea turtles not to mention the thou- special election Tuesday showed their 7 The split erupted after a seven-hour sands of fish." approval of city policies and voted charter Islands wildlife will star hearing on Captiva when Sanibel City Councilman Porter Goss back into office in nature program Manager Gary Price described the all-day session to select an engineering firm as a See Back, with a resounding 71 percent of the vote. Sanibel pelicans, cormorants, egrets jjage 11 The victory came on the .night of Porter and ibises will be among the stars of the "farce." servation and deep well injection for Questions should be directed to David ' wastewater discharge. DeFonzo, 472-0345. LETTERS Richard Friday, CEO/Youngquist Brothers, Inc. Stocke right on obout From page 9 short term reofcais Bids needed for rec To the Editor: would come from lakes, rivers and canals treated wastewater effluent into the salt- I recently read Kenneth Stocke's open — the same water in which we swim, ski water aquifer 3,000 feet beneath the sur- center's camp lunches and fish; the same water that directly face. letter to the Sanibel Planning To the Editor: recharges the the drinking water near die No actual drinking water source has Commission and City Council in the The Sanibel Recreation Department is surface. Some cities even use these sur- been affected nor has any future drinking Island Reporter, and congratulate him on soliciting vendors who are interested in face waters as a drinking water source. water source been negated because of expressing the most rational and reason- providing an economical, healthy lunch The cities of Tampa and Fort Myers both deep well impacts. able response to the current brouhaha option to approximately 125 campers for draw drinking water from local rivers. We over residential rentals in S anibel. His i Water that's injected via deep well the 2001 Summer Recreation Program. now lose billions of gallons of surface points were well thought through, and j technology has been thoroughly treated at Vendors are responsible for staffing the water to tide, especially during the rainy the solutions sensible and accommodat-! wastewater treatment plants prior to dis- concession stand from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. season. ASR technology simply would ing to all parties involved. Hop efully, the i charge, and more than 90 percent of the Mondays through Fridays, June 18 to allow this water to be stored in an planning commission and council will pollutants have been removed. All other Aug. 10. undrinkable saltwater aquifer for future take them under advisement. discharge alternatives place the water in Bids should include planned lunch use, rather than be wasted. Ruth Woodham closer proximity to human contact than meals and method of preparation, as Indianapolis and Sanibel Critics of ASR also misrepresent the deep well discharge. well as any costs that may be incurred by success of similar technology, deep well These facts are among the reasons why the campers. Menu items will be subject injection, that has achieved a 30-year state and federal environmental regulators to the discretion of the recreation depart- record of safety for discharge of highly - promote ASR technology for water con- ment staff. 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Looks like and Tennis Club. points. Jan Baker announced Ringer com- those Giants did some heavy practicing! The fun event will be a four-person petition results. Scores were computed Baseball & Softball Big win for Marty. Blue Jays are working Standings: scramble with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. using the lowest score each golfer hard at keeping the league tight — good It will be open to golfers of all skill levels, achieved on each of the 18 holes during Major League game, girls. Astros, 0-15 Lions and non-Lions alike. An entry fee tournament play throughout the year. Giants, 5-9 of $75 will cover greens fees, golf cart, Winners were: Yankees, 7-7 picnic lunch, beverage and the chance to A Flight: Donna Griesbaum, with a Home Run Contest win many special prizes. The granddaddy ringer score of 60, including birdies on 11 Marlins, 14-0 In conjunction with their national cam- Diamondbacks, 7-6 of all the prizes will be $5,000 for anyone different holes. paign, Century 21 and JB Novelli will be who has the skill and good fortune to B Flight: Nancy McConnell, with a Rockies, 9-5 hosting a home run derby batting contest Minor League score a hole-in-one on the Dune's par-3 score of 68. at 1 p.m., May 5, at the Sanibel ball fields. 17th hole. There will also be major prizes C Flight: Adrienne Cross, with a score Tigers, 0-6 There will be four divisions — boys Cubs, 3-4 for an "ace" on any other par-3 hole — a of 74. and girls 9-11 [over the white line on the Seiko watch, a set of Calloway irons, two D Flight: Jetta Currise, with 75. Indians, 5-1 fly is a home run]; boys 12-13 [has to be Pirates, 5-1 round-trip airline tickets to any destina- Awards were also given by flights for over the fence]; girls 12-14 [over the tion in the country, and a Sony video cam- the most birdies scored during tourna- Angels, 3-4 white line on the fly]. Girls Softball corder. ment play for the year. Millie Ford This is open to all youth, and prizes Tournament sponsors are Bailey's announced the following winners: Dodgers, 3-4 will be provided. Each batter will get 10 Phillies, 3-5 Center, Barrier Island Title, Bank of the A Flight — 0-25 handicap: Donna outs in each round. An out is any swing Islands and Century 21 Realty. Other area Griesbaum, with 21 birdies; Judy Blue Jays, 4-4 that is not a home run. Each batter gets Cardinals, 5-2 merchants are providing generous support Wellons, with 16 birdies; one point for every home run hit. Points as prize donors and hole sponsors. B Flight — 26-30 handicap: Erica are not carried over from one round to the In games last week: All proceeds will benefit Lions chari- Amsterdam, six birdies; Cindy Adams, next; each batter starts each round with ties, including a Habitat for Humanity four birdies. M The Rockies beat the Astros, 12-6 zero points. There will be three rounds, home which the Lions are building for a M The Giants beat the Yankees, 20-10 C Flight — 31-34 handicap: Jana with the third round including only the handicapped occupant. Stone, five birdies; Lee Barnes, four H The Marlins beat the Diamondbacks, top two home run hitters. Entry forms are available at the Dunes birdies, tied with Katie Reynolds, also 9-4 pro shop, or call 472-2535. four birdies'. M The Angels beat the Tigers, 15-8 Lions sponsor charity D Right — 35-36 handicap: Barbara M The Pirates beat the Cubs, 21-6 Bomhorst, three birdies, tied with Mary H The Blue Jays beat the Phillies, 24-13 Dunes Women Vernon, also with three birdies. M The Giants beat the Rockies, 12-11 golf match Saturday Sanibel-Captiva Lions will sponsor In their last game of league play for the their fourth annual Charity Golf Outing year, the Dunes 18-hole Ladies played "Beat the Pro." This format pitted each Dunes Men lady's net score (achieved with the full The Dunes Men Golf Association complement of 14 clubs) against the gross played a four man 1, 2, 3 best ball event score of Dunes golf pro Kevin McCune, on April 25. BACK From page 10 who played the entire course with only a The team of John Ford, Dick Smith, 6-iron, a wedge and a putter. A good Fred Nordstrom and George Southard majority of the ladies did manage to beat shot 110 to capture first place The team "It looks different, it appears different cubic feet of water per second from Lake the pro under these conditions, and each of Bill McNulty, Dick Wilhoit, Ley Smith from the air, it's killing some fish and Okeechobee into local waters the result of won a golf ball for her success. and Baldy Avery shot 112 for second leaving others," Woodring said. "mis-management," Sanibel Natural Following the game and a luncheon, place. The team of Dick Hopkins, Bob Virginia Haley, spokesperson for the Resources Director Rob Loflin wants to President Pat Sawin and her chairpersons Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, see the release stopped-now. announced the final awards for the sea- refutes claims that the current bloom "It's polluted water — we don't want it son. Millie Hasselman reported that the t> See Sports, might be mutant red tide or something either — why would we want polluted "Most Improved Golfer" for the year was page 12 else from inshore waters. water down here?" questioned Loflin "The link between red tide and pollu- Wednesday morning. "We're lobbying to tion may be true, but there is no proof," get it stopped." she said, pointing out that the current red Last Friday, the South Florida Water tide is the same species detected almost Management District board of directors HELP 50 years ago. voted to authorize a "shared adversity" release from the lake down the One year ago, Caloosahatchee River into the local estu- ary system. The emergency action, which May 4, 2000 authorized an average of 2,300 cubic feet Officials demand stop of water per second for a 90-day period, came in response to high water levels of freshwater brought about by no release of water for Calling the current release of 4,200 the previous month. OUR STUDENTS! On May «4f h & Trieacoe Sanibel Schoonl will publish their first ever 16 page section in the Island Reporter and Captiva Current. Students will Write, Edit, Layout and Design all aspects of this supplement to the papers. YOU can be a part of this exciting program by placing your advertising message in their first edition. SIZE COST Full Paged0"x16") - $800.00 1/2 Page (10"x8" or 5"x16") -$500.00 1/4 Page (5"x8" or 10"x4") - $300.00 add $25 for 1 color, $75 for 4 color Call the newspaper sales team today or see one of the mm Sanibel School Beacon Staff for further details. phone 472-1587 fax 472-8398 I". Email [email protected] 12 • Week of May 3-9, 2001 • ISLAND REPORTER Ark to intentionally sink world's largest artificial ship reef Artifical Reefs of the Keys, Inc. (Ark), a non profit organi- 520' zation dedicated to the creation of artificial marine habitats, plans to sink the Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg off the coast of Key West Saturday, May 5. • The Vandenberg measures 100' more than 520 feet long and is 13,000 tons, making this the largest ship ever intentionally sunk for this purpose. This ship will become a world-class div- fooroalTleTd ing destination within the Florida Keyes National Marine become a habitat and breeding Keyes Community College is graders will participate in an Diving Instructors (PADI). The Sanctuary, which supports this site for countless marine conducting classes around the "alpha" class for the live, web- first concerned local celebrity endeavor. It will also offer species. monitoring of reef development casted classroom from the floor to endorse the Vandenberg Reef many other benefits to the envi- Local Sanibel School at the site. Projects are planned of the sea to classrooms world- Project is South Florida's own ronment, education and teacher Louise Taylor has been to bring live lessons from the wide, particpating in a real- Jimmy Buffet. More details of research. actively involved in the devel- deck of hte Vandenberg into time, interactive..educational this project are available at Meticulously cleaned and opment of its interactive classrooms world-wide via the experience supported by the Association played a two best balls of calling 982-1515. four match over-18 holes on April 28. • (gamp Director will be Vincent The team of Stan Sheft, Rob Wofanin, head coach of the 2000 and SPORTS Verblaauw, Marty Summa and Stu Merz 2001 Championship Comets girls basket- From page 11 blasted 111 to capture first place, fol- ball team. Instructors will include current lowed by the team of Russ Bilgore, Tom college and/or high school players. Magio, Joe Hoffman and Bob Mooney. Davison, Art Leman and Bob Louwers Making the most of tthis last chance in On April 24, the men played a tourna- shot 114 for third place and Don Sikkema, the 18 hole group was Diane Metz, who ment over the back nine holes. The team Golf Tourney benefits Earl Sawin, Bill Curise and Riff Morgan posted a low gross of 83. Coming in sec- of Bruce Avery and Don Hummer shot 28 shot 115 for fourth place. ond with a low gross of 87 was Ginny and won a scorecard playoff to pocket addiction services O'Neil. Betty Puff took the low net com- first place. The team of John Moores and Albertsons will present a Charity Golf Beachview Women petition with a 67, and Shirley Mackay Jack Tukey also shot 28. Three teams shot Tournament benefitting Southwest The Beachview Women's Golf shot a net 69 for second place. 31, with the team of Jack Harrington and Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS) Association's 2000-2001 official season Among the nine hole group, Barbara Joe Hoffman picking up third place by Sunday, May 20, at Lochmoor Country came to a close on April 26 with a "Last Dahlgren Finished with a 53 to take the virtue of a scorecard playoff victory. Club in Norm Fort Myers. Hope Tournament." While Wednesday low gross prize, while Mel Deming came Foursomes of men and women will play for the members will continue infor- in first in the low net category with a 37. play in a scramble format with a shotgun mally throughout the summer and into the Sunday afternoon start at 1 p.m. Cost is $40 person, includ- early fall, this was the final event to qual- Beachview Men ing beverages on the course and an awards ify for prizes. The Beachview Men's Golf girl's basketball luncheon after play. The Sanibel Recreation Complex has For more information, call 437-5899 or scheduled an Open Girls Basketball after- 338-2977. noon from 3-5 p.m each Sunday through NOTICE OF the end of the school year. The games are for girls ages 10-16. Arthritis Foundation Teams will be chosen by dividing up the PUBLIC HEARING girls who show up each afternoon. Games Golf Book will either be on the full court, or on the Spring is almost here, and so is the Pursuant to Section 170.07, Florida Statutes, the City of Sanibel hereby pub- three half court baskets, depending on time when you'll be able to use your 2001 how many people show up to play. Arthritis Foundation Golf Book. Don't lishes the date, time and place for die PUBLIC HEARING to consider the pro- miss out on this fantastic opportunity to priety and advisability of the Sanibel Sewer System Expansion Project, Phase hi addition, TopNotch Entertainment Corp will hold an intense four-day basket- play at over 300 Florida golf courses at II(b) "die Project," die cost of the Project, the manner of payment therefore, ball camp in June at the Rec Center. The free or reduced greens fees — for only and the amount to be assessed against each property so improved. camp, TopNotch Girls Future Starts $15. The book is valid from May 1-Oct. Basketball Camp, will be a skills day 31, 2001. Proceeds from sales of the book camp for competitive girl basketball play- go towards vital arthritis research and DATE: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 quality of life programs and service. TIME: 9:30 a.m. ers. Girls who are entering 7th, 8th or the first year of high school in the fall of 2001 Call 1 (800) 741-4008, or 941-739- PLACE: MacKenzie Hall at Sanibel City Hall are eligible for the camp, which will run 2729, or send a check or money order in 800 Dunlop oad from 9 a.m. to noon, June 18-21. Entry payment to the Arthritis Foundation to: fee is $125 for the four day camp. Arthritis Foundation (Golf Book) 6221 Sanibel, Florida 14th St. W. Suite 305, Bradenton, FI. Applications are available by E-mail, 34207. The three (3) areas to be improved and die respective streets in tliese areas are [email protected], or by described as follows: Sanibel Harbour Bay Drive, Isabel Drive, Bird Lane, and Bayview Drive Dixie Beach STEPS BEACH Angel Drive, Dixie Beach Boulevard, Jewel Box Drive, Custom Michigan new; immaculate San Carlos Bay Drive, Hibiscus Drive, Royal Poinciana 3 BR/2 BA, pool, condition Drive, Sabal Palm Drive, and Venus Drive house island access Unconnected areas east of and including Lindgren Boulevard Buttonwood Lane, Seagrape Lane, Bella Vista Way, Captains Walk, East Gulf Drive, Glory Circle, Lagoon Drive, Las Tiendas Lane, Periwinkle Way, Sabal Street, Schooner Place, Skiff Place, South Yachtsman Drive, Lighthouse Way, North Yachtsman Drive, Anchor Drive, Spoonbill Court, Windlass Way, Angle Wing Drive, Lindgren Boulevard, Pecten Court, Sand Dollar Drive, Tulip Drive, and Whelk Drive. All interested persons can obtain the description of each property to be assessed and the amount of the assessment on each parcel of property within the assessment areas by contacting either the City Clerks office oi the Finance Department at Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of May 3-9, 2001 Q 13 by Dawn deBoer • 16 s"? v^ IT) 13 & Final ^ i\ PET © GLOB SOT, WAY-FM on-air dayl at Lee County a at Cape A garden dinner at the Rec Center fund raiser 2 p.m. at Sanibel Info Animal Services Coral Hospital served at 5:30 p.m. Info 472-0345 Info 936-1929 Public Library 472-6862 Info 432-2083 Info 542-2829 Info 472-6712 f m m raw wraiwi 7:30 a.m. at £ Place nonpensh- every Thursday! SCCF aWe foods by your BACK Book sign Auditions under by Child Care of Driving class at at SCCF Nature Center Info 472-2329 mail box for pickup at Barnes & Nobles way for ages up to 21. SW Florida Gulf Coast Village fnfo 472-2329 Info 395-2289 Info 482-5699 Info 278-0160 Into 768-2944 Dateiiie deadlines Notices of upcoming events on the islands run in Dateline with a cut-off date of Friday for the following see page 16 The Movie on the Beach is Alfred Thursday's publication; writeups received Monday will appear according to space. Fax 472-8398 Hitchcock's The Birds" at 9 p.m. Friday, May 4 on the beach in front of the Holiday Inn, 6890 Estero Blvd. Parking's available at Villa Santini after 8 p.m. Patrons welcome to The Sanibel Fishing Glub meets for 6:30 bring blankets or chairs, but no coolers. The » FiONAL DAY OF PRAYER See Page 1 news story. Info 472-9150 p.m. pizza with 7 p.m. special underwater Movie on the Beach is free. Also Friday is . ^S-CAP ART LEAGUE Outdoor video by the filmakers symposium at 1 p.m., the Beach Theater. Info 332-7992 prainting, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Village deep sea -' ••% out and mail, or return the entry form below, and you and your mom may be enjoying one .of the surprise rewarps donated by the participating advertisers below. Fourteen entries will be drawn; fourteen prizes will be awarded!. Restrictions apply—siblings and husbands only; one entry per person. No fax or xerox copies accepted. Entries must be received at ormailed lo 1 he & Island Reporter, 2340 Periwinkle Way, Suite Kl, Sanibef, FL 33957 by May 9th. Winners will-be notified by phone before Mother's Day 2001. <£ -i *?,.*£. A. K • ENTRY FORM U Mother's name (or spouse) Wiol Your address: MOODLY city . state Sen/tag _ "JEHiW'S" < ? Real Honiemade,j_-S- Telephone: /~~i IcaCiaam ?-»\ ' Hot Dogs 1 Burgers Mail to: Island Reporter 1 i Fresh Cut Fries BAILEYS • Fish & Chips Qfc £? 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No fax or xerox copies accepted. Entries must be received a(;or mailed to The Island Reporter, 2340 Periwinkle Way, Suite K1, Sanibel, FL 33957 by May 9th. Winners will be notified by phone before Mother's Day 2001. \ " Treat Yoisr Mlom Why not surprise your Mom Suprise your Mom For Mother's Day r i * To Lunch at with something unique & With A Something Find Distiinctive Apparel Interesting? Accessories & Gifts • EXCLUSIVE HANDMADE "AROMA-PAPER" NOTE Wonderful From CARDS AND GtFT SETS To Satisfy The Most tfaeDMNES • TEA PARiy BASKETS WITH IMPORTED Golf & Tennis Club Discriminating Mom BISCUITS, TEAS AND TEACUPS The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club • HAND PAINTED SILK SCARVES, PAREOS FROM is proud to offer a ITALY, GREECE & BALI complimentary Lunch for Two in the "Win a Gift" Drawing & ..... _ Valid Thru June 15U / Fine Gifts For Reservations Petites • Plus Sizes Cail 472-3355 2407 Periwinkle Way 949 Sand Castle Road 1025 Periwinkle Way ./trrcstntes foi lire Some S Located off Periwinkle & Bailey (across form the Lazy Flamingo) 2427 PERIWINKLE WAy 472-5081 NEXT TO CHEEDURGER, CHEEBURCER One Block North of Causeway [i 472-0909 472-4546 •t».''sfcr' continued The GoldWing Road Riders Association meets 5 p.m. Coral. Fee: $10. Attendance at both four-hour classes 1% MAY'S BOUQUETS EXHIBITION Through at McDonalds in North Fort Myers, 13741 Cleveland required. Info 542-2829 June 15, Cape Coral Arts Studio. Info 574- Ave., for Charlotte County Speedway and the Parade 0802 Lap during the national anthem Info 540-8526 SCCF BUCK KEY KAYAK ADVENTURE 9:30 a.m. JAZZ ALLIANCE CONCERT 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at SANIBEL FISHING CLUB Meets for Cost for kayaking adventure per person, $35, which the Alliance of the Arts, Fort Myers, with jazz vocalist 6:30 p.m. pizza with 7 p. special video includes tandem kayaks and paddling instruction. Dana Paul and The Nantucket Sound. Admission: $10 by deep sea diver Rusty Farst, underwa- Info SSCF Nature Center, 472-2329 or 4 for $30. Info 939-2787 ter photographer for National OPEN AIR BEACH FARMER'S MARKET THE PIRATE PLAYERS' Children's theatre, "The ^ / Georgraphic and scuba diving maga- Tradition returns to the Beach under the Emperor's New Clothes," directed by Gary Obeldobel zines, on Sanibel and Caribbean waters Matanzas Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach at J. Howard Wood Theatre. Performances at 10 a.m. with Humpback whales off the coastof Commences today, 7 a.m to 2 p.m., full of iocal and 11:30 a.m. Tickets: $5. Info 472-9150 Dominica Republic and caving on the Yucatan vendors vending fresh produce, seafood, fresh- MEGA-GODZILLA Grandmother of all yard sales for Peninsula in Mexico. Info 472-7257 cut flowers, live plants and baked goods. not-for-profit organiztaipns, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT 7 p.m.,Southw}est Alliance of the Arts at the intersection of McGregor Flordia Symphony Youth Orchestra, Barbara B.^ann and Colonial boulevards in Fort Myers Info 939-2787 Hall. Tickets. $5 Info 418-1500 OZZFEST 2001 Tickets go on sale at ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE FOR GIRLS AARP 55 ALIVE DRIVING CLASS 6 p.m. to JO 10 a.m. for Black Sabbath with all origi- GOING PLACES "An income of Her Own p m., Tuesday and Wednesday at Health Park meet- nal members. A total of 20 bands on \ Entrepreneurship Conference," targeted for girls ages ing room No. 2, 9800 Health Park Clinic, Fort Myers. three stages head up a Friday, July 13, 12 to 16, designed to encourage them to take control $10. Attendance at both four-hour classes required. event kicking in 11 a.m. at Mars Music of their financial future at an early age by broadening Info 936-5453 Amphitheatre. Tickets: $70, $60 and $44. Info (561) their understanding of the business world. More than SOUTHWEST FLORIDA JAZZ SOCIETY Naples 793-0455 information, contact Todd Stack at 936-1929. Help celebrate Cape Coral Night with the 1 Optimists ' lsi«tn«i Florida Sea Dragons by purchasing tickets to Preparations for the annual Fourth of July their May 19 game aainst the Oklahoma Storm. ON THURSDAYS Island Road Rally are well under way. The rally Tickets cost $7 with a portion of the proceeds * Shorelines Discovery Walk 9 a.m, every Thursday at SCCF Nature Center parking area to brings carloads of people together to analyze benefiting The Children's Science Center. Tickets are now on sale at Cape Coral National learn about the forces that shaped this gulf chain, clues for a treasure hunt that sends them all of barrier islands. Info 472-2329 ,, , over the island. For the past 21 years, the Banks and The Children's Science Center. For Optimists invite business community members more information, call the Sea Dragons at 267- as sponsors of the event. This year the Chamber 2323 or the Center at 997-0012. of Commerce and Board of Realtors joins up for the rally. Sponsorshp fee is $150. Contact the IN GERMAN Tours of the Fort Myers Historical Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club, P,O. Box 1370, Temple endowment set up Museum in German, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cost $6, Sanibel 33957. Supporters of the Bat Yam Templeo f the adults; $5.50, seniors; $3, children. Museum is Aninral Services up® lt®iiri Islands have created a Permanent Endowment located at 2300 Peck St. in Fort Myers, Fund with the Community Foundation of Into 332-5955 Lee County Animal Services extends its Sanibel-Captiva. Annual proceeds from the fund hours to remain open Until 7:30 p.m. on will be used to fund operations and services for Tuesdays. For more information on hours and the congregation. The fund was created with services, call the Services at 432-2083 or mhxki $5,000 in donations in a challenge grant from an Dunes Lazy Flamingo Sunset Grill Gramma Dots Matzaluna Timbers Island House Rosie's Traders Jacaranda Sanibel Grill Johnny's Pjzza Seafood Factory Tropic Gypsy Humidity Lynn Richardson Pate Bank of The Islands North Trail RV Center Barrier Island Title On The Marc Entertainment Budweiser Sanibel-Captiva Trust Co. Immaculate 3 Bedroom Captiva Cruises Southern Wine & Spirits Coral Veterinary Clinic The Ad Agency 2 Bath "Island Home" Eye Centers of Florida Arrow 94.5 located on 1,75+ acres. Islander Newspaper The Point 97.7 Lifeline Designs Wink 96.9 cm FOR PRIVATE SHOWING I X Molnar Electric NBC 2 Linda Gornick 'Donation (941) 472-6669 ext.627 kids 6 and under free 1-800-459-1985 NO Coolers, NO Alcoholic Beverages and NO Pets • BeerFo, Winre Mmm& Margarita sInfo sold on. Site • 1456 Periwinkle Way • ©all 472*3644 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of May 3-9, 2001 • 17 PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA The Sanibel Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings on MAY 22, 2001, beginning at 9:00 A.M. at Sanibel City Hall m the Council Chamber (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, to consider the following applications: 1 «. 9:15 AM Commencement of scheduled public hearings (mottling session). t,-' The applications appearing in this notice Will be heard m the otder-that : ' 't they appear. . •-.<•• • Continuation (from Apnj.Z4,i-2001) of consideration of a request for variances to: LDC Section 126-313 (Bay Beach Zone) requited conditions, to allow devel- opment [authorized by LDC Section 82-136 (Variances) Authorization] in the Bay Beach Zone, and Michael Pistella LDC Section 126-454 (Alteied Land Zone) Required conditions (c) Front yard setbacks, to reduce the setback from the centerline of the public nght-of way to 45' (from 50') to allow the proposed entry and elements Gardenias back on center of the second story addition and the basis for the angle of light to 51 closer to the road than the minimum permitted; and stage — for a short time LDC Section 126-454 (Altered Land Zone) Requi/ed conditions (d) side yard setbacks, to reduce the setback from side property lines to 8' (from practically imperative that f there is one sure sign 10') to allow proposed elements of the second story addition 2' closer to of spring in South gardenias planted outside IFlorida, it is the garde- be types that are grafted the side property line than the minimum permitted; and nia's show-stopping dis- onto the nematode-resistant play of beauty and fra- rootstock of Gardenia LDC Sections 126-454 (Altered Land Zone) Required conditions (g) grance. thumbergia, a wild African Coverage and (h) Vegetation removal and developed area, to allow a small For 10 months or so, the cousin of the plant. amount of additional impermeable surface and developed area in addi- gardenia shrub lived an Chances are, the smaller tion to that currently existing on the subject parcel (which is more than almost inconspicuous life, potted gardenias so widely the maximum permitted); and its rich green foliage available now at florists blending modestly into the V, and garden centers are not LDC Section 118-81 (Wastewater Disposal Systems - Permits) Required, to surrounding landscape. the grafted type. Make sure But about the middle of to ask before you buy. allow the proposed addition to a single family dwelling without requir- April the plant stepped Once established, the ing a wastewater disposal permit to replace the existing on-site system boldly back on to center gardenia requires little with an on-site system that meets the design and construction standards stage, reminding us how Isloncl attention outside of fertil- for a septic tank system or to LDC Section 218-258 (Septic Tank Systems) much we treasure this lux- ization eveiy three or four Design and construction oj absorption/ield, to allow less than the mini- urious gift from nature. Gardening months., and heavy mum unobstructed area for the proposed absorption field (drainneld) of Sadly, the show will end Ron Sympson mulching to keep the soil the new on-site wastewater disposal system for the larger dwelling toward the end of this acid and act as a further proposed; month, when the plant will deterrent to nematodes. redirect its energies to its roots and leaves. One does need to keep on the lookout for All variances requested are to allow a 1550sf second story addition to the existing And as guardians of the prized garde- whiteflies, however, and a sure sign that nia, we human-types can do much to they have attacked is the ugly sooty mold 3100sf single family dwelling located at 1290 Isabel Drive (tax parcel no. 18-46-23- insure that the plant's encore performance they leave behind on top of the leaves. As T3-00300 0360 - Sanibel Harbours; Lot 36) next year will receive more rave reviews. soon as whiteflies are evident, immediate- A native of China, Gardenia jasmi- ly begin a spraying program at intervals of The application is submitted for the property owners, Daniel and Janet DiCarlo by noides is a very hardy, moderately once a week for four to six weeks. Before Heather Hawkins, Esquire Application no. 01-711V. drought-resistant plant. Because it is cold- you spray, soak the ground around the roots. proof to about 20 degrees, the gardenia • Consideration of a request for a variance to Land Development Code Section 126- will kiss off the damage from frosts and The time to prune the gardenia is at the 454(j) Setback from open bodies of water, to permit a replacement screen enclosure freezes that affect so many other plants end of its blooming cycle, probably in (with a modified roof) to be constructed on the existing swimming pool deck here, and it thrives throughout the Deep early June. At that time, selectively trim South. The plant is in the same family as the plant at points just above outward- located less than the required 20' from the canal adjacent to the subject parcel coffee and the familiar ixora shrubs, growing branches. That will help keep the located at 1670 Dixie Beach Boulevard (Lot 4, Water Shadows Subdivision - tax par- which gives us a clue to proper care. Like plant bushy on the outside without crowd- cel no 18-46-23-T4-00500 0040). Submitted for the property owners Ronnie C. ixoras and azaleas, the gardenias like rich, ing out the plant's interior. and Diana M. Fluke by Steven C. Hartsell, Attorney. Application no. 01-654 V acid soil and a spot in your landscape that And by the way, the gardenia makes an allows light, shifting shade rather than excellent indoor plant. Give it bright light • Consideration of a request for a development permit to construct an 4800sf constant direct sun. Proper fertilization is (but no direct sun), water it when the top addition to a 5 lOOsf residential structure located at 6111 Sanibel-CapUva Road (tax important to the gardenia, and secondary half-inch of soil has dried out, and feed parcel no. 11-46-21-T1-00010.0120). This application is being referred to the nutrients such as iron and manganese are with liquid house plant fertilizer once a Planning Commission for a determination as to whether trie design of the proposed crucial to the plant's health and vigor. month. Pale, yellowish leaves are a sure sign that addition and remodeling constitutes a second dwelling unit and whether the design the plant is malnourished. Like most other conforms with Land Development Code Section 86-43 Appearance of structures, size landscape plants, now is the time to feed (Ron Sympson has a bachelor's degree and mass of structures The application is submitted for the property owners A.J. the gardenia — using a fertilizer labeled in journalism with additional studies in and Lynda Scribante by Steven C. Hartsell, Esquire Application no. 00-579 DP. acid-forming. Florida horticulture. He has owned plant The gardenia does have one serious stores and landscape-design firms in Lee 1:30 PM Commencement of scheduled public hearings (afternoon session). enemy in South Florida, and that is nema- and Broward counties. He can be reached todes — those vile, worm-like creatures by mail at P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL • Consideration of a request to determine the location of the zone boundary 33957, by fax at (941) 472-8398, or by e- that live in our sandy soil and attack the between the D-1-Lowland Wetlands Zone, C-Mangrove Forest Zone and the G- roots of many plants. For that reason, it is mail at [email protected].) Altered Land Zone (as established on the Ecological Zones Map) as these zone boundaries cross the subject parcel. The subject parcel is located at 1834 Woodring PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR' PMR • PMR • PMR< PMR • PMR • PMR' PMR • PMR Road (S B. Woodring's Subdivision, Lot 14 - tax parcel no 13-46-22-T2- 00100.0140). The application is submitted by the property owners, Dariell and Roberta Hanson by Randall D. Williamson Application no. 01-678ZB. ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA If a person decides to appeal any decision of the body with respect to any matter con- sidered at such meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is Near-Beach Lakefront Spectacular Itownhome Walk to glorious Gulf beaches' Ground-level, 3 Sparkling water views, beautifully appointed unit made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be bedroom, 2 bath, pool home located in a wonderful remodeled with white kitchen, tile, new carpeting, based. island neighborhood close to deeded beach easement paddle fans jut,t a beauty' $535,000 and lake front' $495,000 In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, peisons needing a special accommo- Friscilla Murphy dation to participate m this proceeding should contact the City Manager, O. Sam Ackley at PMR Realty, Inc. 941-472-3700 no later than one day prior to the proceeding If heating impaired, telephone Mary Lou Bailey BROKER-ASSOCIATE the Florida Relay Service numbeis, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (VOICE), for 941-472-1511 '800-233-8829 • 941-472-3907 assistance www.maryjoubai I ev.com f 18 Q Week of May 3-9, 2001 • ISLAND REPORTER TOPS MORTGAGE 205 JOEL BLVD. V PERKY'S PIZZA 1000 LEE BLVD. GENISIS HAIR SNAIL SALON 1000 LEE BLVD. LEHIGH RESORT 235 JOEL BLVD, LEHIGH LANDOWNERS 1000 LEE BLVD. LEHIGH RESORT II 235 JOEL BLVD. LEE COUNTY ALLSTATE INSURANCE 1000 LEE BLVD. CITGO JOEL BLVD. AMFRirAN HFRITAfiF RFALTY 1000 LEE BLVD LEHIGH AUDITORIUM JOEL BLVD. nlVICnlwnl'l ricm I AVJI^ nt/in i GERMAN MARKET PUCE 368 JOEL BLVD. w PINEWOOD MEDICAL PLAZA LEE BLVD. SCOTTY'S HARDWARE STORE 1250 LEE BLVD. DUTCHESSBEAUTY SALON 520 E JOEL BLVD. 518 JOEL BLVD, ECKERDS 1350 LEE BLVD. LAKE CAMILLE LAUNDROMAT STARVIN MARVIN LEE BLVD. 7-11 530 JOEL BLVD. LEE AUTO SERVICE 1400 LEE BLVD. INSIDE CAFE 2305 LAKEVIEW GOODWILL STORE 1408 LEE BLVD. 23 RDST PRODUCE JOEL BLVD./23 RDST SUBMARINO 1428 LEE BLVD, STAR QUICK MART 21450 SR 80 DELINQUENT BOBBY'S WASH & DRY 1452 LEE BLVD. HANDY MART 21321 PALM BEACH BLVD 1454 LEE BLVD. ALVA COUNTRY DINER 21200 SR 80 b^^^LOJ S/iJVll^l^^j AMIGO^ ^J 1 ISv vlnGROCERl 1 f Y STAR MART 1464 LEE BLVD. VILLAGE MARKET 18500 SR 80 ALVA RIB CITY 1480 LEE BLVD. CHEVRON 1490 LEE BLVD. IN THE SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA AREA EAST POINT HOSPITAL 1500 LEE BLVD. EAST POINT MEDICAL 1530 LEE BLVD. TAX CROSS KEY NURSING HOME 1500 LEE BLVD. ETD FOOD MART 1750 SAN CARLOS BLVD, WRIGHT CUT BARBER SHOP 1303 LEE BLVD. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 17200 SAN CARLOS BLVD. LEHIGH ACRES CITIZEN 1303 HOMESTEAD RD. SUGAR SHACK PUNTARASSA DEUTSCHE DELI 1305 HOMESTEAD RD. PUNTARASSA MARINA PARKING LOT BLACK LAGOON RESTAURANT 1305 HOMESTEAD RD. CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE CAUSEWAY RD. 2ND RADIO SHACK 1315 HOMESTEAD RD. DAIRY QUEEN 1048 PERIWINKLE WAY NOTICES DOIN'TIME 1315 HOMESTEAD RD. HUXTER'S MARKET 1203 PERIWINKLE WAY SILVER SHEARS 1315 HOMESTEAD RD. 7-11 1521 PERIWINKLE WAY CAR CARE CHIARELLI PLAZA 1331 HOMESTEAD RD, SCHNAPPERSHOTS 1528 PERIWINKLE WAY BIG A AUTO CHIARELU PLAZA 1331 HOMESTEAD RD. VENDING MACHINE DIXIE BEACH &ALBATROS HESS MART HOMESTEAD RD. & BETH ARUNDLE HALLMARK 1626 PERIWINKLE WAY M LEHIGH LIBRARY ANNEX 1301 HOMESTEAD RD. SANIBEL HOLIDAY ' 630 PERIWINKLE WAY M AVAlLAbLtAi COMMUNITY CENTER HOMESTEAD PLAZA JERRY'S OF SANIBEL 1700 PERIWINKLE WAY i ' M•••• SENIOR CENTER 1305 HOMESTEAD RD. TAHITIAN GARDENS 2015 PERIWINKLE WAY CATIONS Fl INT'Q RFRTAI IRANT loci TAYI nR FOREVFRGREFN CENTER pnoK PFRIWINKI F WAY THESE LQ i. rLlpl 1 o nco 1 nUnnlx i 1£O 1 1AI UUn rvjnt-v c.nvjncL.iN wci> i un &U&J rcnivviiNi\i-c VVAI BISTRO MUNICH 1251 TAYLOR THE BEAN 2240 PERIWINKLE WAY THE FLOWER SHOP 1251 TAYLOR PALM RIDGE PLAZA 2330 PALM RIDGE RD. FROM THURSDAY MAY 3 THROUGH BURGER KING 1160 HOMESTEAD RD.N, ECKERDS DRUGS 2331 PALM RIDGE RD, AMERICAN LEGION 1124 ASHLEY AVE. HESS STATION 2499 PALM RIDGE RD. D&B LAUNDROMAT PUBLIX PLAZA 7-11 2460 PERIWINKLE WAY WEDNESDAY MAY 23 SUBWAY PUBLIX PLAZA VENDING MACHINE HAPPY SHRIMP DOLLAR GIANT PUBLIX PLAZA BAILEY'S GENERAL STORE 2460 PERIWINKLE WAY ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT: PERFORMANCE TIRE & WHEEL 1350 HOMESTEAD RD. MACINTOSH BOOKS 2365 PERIWINKLE WAY PUBLIX SUPERMARKET 1324 HOMESTEAD RD. VENDING MACHINE WULFERT&SANCAPRD. AIM MORTGAGE 1380 HOMESTEAD RD. TWEEN WATERS MARINA CAPTIVA RD. FLGUIDE.COM OR LEETC.COM COLDWELL BANKER 1400 LEE BLVD. VENDING MACHINE CAPTIVA RD.&GREEN FLASH CIRCLE K 1181 HOMESTEAD RD. JENSEN'S MARINA 15107 CAPTIVA RD. VENDING MACHINE CHIQUITA & TRAFALGAR CREATIVE HAIR WINN DIXIE PLAZA VENDING MACHINE ANDYROSSERD. IN THE CAPE CORAL AREA CIRCLE K 1829 SKYLINE PALERMOS RESTAURANT WINN DIXIE PLAZA S.S, PLANT-H GRIGGS SOUTH SEAS RESORT CUMBERLAND FARMS 2128 SANTA BARBARA BLVD. WINN DIXIE 1145 HOMESTEAD RD. VENDING MACHINE GOURMET CAPTIVA MARIA'S RESTAURANT WINN DIXIE PLAZA VENDING MACHINE BREEZE OFFICE 2510 DEL PRADO BLVD. DEBONO'S MARKET 2200 SANTA BARBARA BLVD. BLIND PASS PARKING DOMINO'S PIZZA WINN DIXIE PLAZA HAL'S GROCERY WALGREEN'S DRUG STORE 2710 DEL PRADO BLVD. CIRCLE K 2505 SANTA BARBARA BLVD 6406 SANIBEL-CAPTIVA RD. MAGIC NAILS WINN DIXIE PLAZA VENDING MACHINE SPRINT 2710 DELPRADO BLVD. 7-11 STORE 3206 SANTA BARBARA BLVD. SAN-CAP RD.& BOWMAN BE, SHERIFF DEPT. WINN DIXIE PLAZA ISLAND HOUSE CIRCLE K 2808 DEL PRADO BLVD. ALBERTSON GROCERY 127 W CAPE CORALPKWY. 900 RABBIT RD. SHIPPING STATION WINN DIXIE PLAZA VENDING MACHINE CORNWALLIS & DELPRADO BABE RUTH BALL FIELD 3700PEUCAN SAND CASTLE CONDO 3951 W GULF DR. CHINA STAR STUFF-A-BAGEL 3310 DEL PRADO BLVD. BANK OF AMERICA 407 CAPE CORAL PKWY. WINN DIXIE PLAZA WEST WIND INN 3345 W GULF DR. FAMILY DOLLAR WINN DIXIE PLAZA ISLAND INN YESTERDAY'S 3336 DEL PRADO BLVD. VENDING MACHINE PELICAN & 52 ND ST. 3111 W GULF DR. FINAL TOUCH WINN DIXIE PLAZA VENDING MACHINE PLACO GRANDE S DEL PRADO WALGREENS 1534 CAPE CORAL PKWY. CARIBE BEACH RESORT 2669 W GULF DR, SHELL STATION CAPE SMOKE SHOP 3512 DEL PRADO BLVD. CIRCLE K 1603 CAPE CORAL PKWY, HOMESTEAD RD. VENDING MACHINE TARPON BAY BEACH JAN BO RESTAURANT LEHIGH PLAZA LAZY FLAMINGO 3522 DEL PRADO BLVD. VENDING MACHINE CHIQUITA & 49TH TERR. ISLAND BEACH CLUB 2265 W GULF DR. HAIRLINES CASALOMA MOTEL 3608 DEL PRADO BLVD. VENDING MACHINE ROSE GARDENDR LEHIGH TOWN PLAZA VENDING MACHINE 2230 CAMINO DEL MAR LEHIGH CLEANERS VENDING MACHINE SAVONA & DEL PRADO BLVD. CAMELOT PUBLIX 1616CAPE CORAL PKWY. 25 HOMESTEAD RD. GULFSIDE PLACE CONDO 1600 MID-GULF DR. FLOWER FASHION FARM STORE 3914 DEL PRADO BLVD. VENDING MACHINE CHIQUITA & EL DORADO LEHIGH TOWN PLAZA SUNDIAL SHOPPES 1451 MID-GULF DR. THE DOLLAR STORE 25 HOMESTEAD RD. DENNY'S RESTAURANT 3922 S DEL PRADO BLVD. VENDING MACHINE CHIQUITA &SW BEACH PKWY. VENDING MACHINE FULGER RD. PARKING PIZZA HUT VETERANS PARK 4130 CORONADO VENDING MACHINE CHIQUITA & MOHAWK LEHIGH TOWN PLAZA HOLIDAY INN 1231 MID-GULF DR. JACK'S MARKET JAYCEE PARK BEACH PARKWAY CHIQUITA PLAZA 3816 CHIQUITA 25 HOMESTEAD RD. AMOCO GAS 1015 PERIWINKLE WAY JACK'S MARKET 510 JOEL BLVD. VENDING MACHINE BEACH PKWY S DEL PRADO VENDING MACHINE CHIQUITA &GLEASON VENDING MACHINE MID-GULF DR. &NERITA SUPERSTAR 4403 DEL PRADO BLVD VENDING MACHINE SKYLINE &GLEASON JOE'S CAFE 43 HOMESTEAD RD. LOGGERHEAD CAY 979 BEACH RD. HOMESTEAD INN LEHIGH TOWN CT JIMBO'S RESTAURANT 4601 DEL PRADO BLVD CIRCLE K 3704 SKYLINE TORTUGA BEACH RESORT 959 E GULF DR. CULVER CARPET MALAGA MOTEL 1721 SE46LN. VENDING MACHINE 707 S. DEL PRADO BLVD 9 HOMESTEAD RD. SONG OF SEA RESORT 863 E GULF DR. VFWPOST CITGO STATION 4715 CAPE CORAL PKWY. CAPE CORAL HOSPITAL 636 DEL PRADO BLVD. 25 HOMESTEAD RD. SANIBEL MOORINGS 845 E GULF DR. CENTURY 21TANNASSEE POST OFFICE 4728 SE 17 PL WELLNESS CENTER REAR OF HOSPITAL HOMESTEAD RD. / LEELA SANIBEL ARMS WEST 827 E GULF DR. AQUA CARE ROBERTS PHARMACY 1633 CAPE CORAL PKWY. BAKIN BAGELS 5 DELPRADO BLVD. 33 ARKANSAS COLONY RESORT 419 E GULF DR. REALTY WORLDS RENTALS BIG JOHN'S TOWN CENTER 1314 SE 47 TERR GAS & SHOP 2327 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY. 30 COLORADO EAST END DELI PERIWINKLE WAY BENCHMARK MORTGAGE BREWED AWAKENINGS 1021 CAPE CORAL PKWY. LUCKY 7 STORE 125 DELPRADO BLVD. 28 COLORADO VENDING MACHINE LIGHTHOUSE BEACH ACC. REALTY WORLD WALGREENS DRUG STORE 905 E CAPE CORAL PKWY. 7-11 STORE DEL PRADO BLVD. & P.I. RD. 4409 LEE ST. VENDING MACHINE PERIWINKLE &ANHINGA KASH & KARRY MAMA ANGELINA'S 805 SE47TH TERR. 7-11 STORE 798 DEL PRADO BLVD. JOEL & BELL BLVD. SANIBEL MARINA 634YACHTMANDR. FOXY LADY ANNIE'S RESTAURANT 814 SE 47 ST. ALBERTSON'S GROCERY 1735 NE PINE ISLAND RD. 1305 HOMESTEAD RD. VENDING MACHINE MARINER POINT RD, CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE HESS STATION 833 CAPE CORAL PKWY. CITGO STATION 1541 DELPRADO BLVD. 201 LEE BLVD. CAPE MOBILE MART 805 CAPE CORAL PKWY. CIRCLEK 1523 PINE ISLAND RD. CAPE CORALHARDWARE 622 SE 47 ST. VENDING MACHINE SKYLINE BLVD. & MOHAWK CIRCLE K 533 CAPE CORAL PKWY. VENDING MACHINE SE24THST.&BOLADO LEE CO LAUNDRY 516SE47TERR. VENDING MACHINE SKYLINE BLVD. & PINE ISLAND IN THE BONITA BEACH AREA LUCKY 7 STORE 437 CAPE CORAL PKWY. VENDING MACHINE C.C.PKWY&AQUALINDABLVD. VENDING MACHINE PALMTREE&SE47TERR. VENDING MACHINE WILDWOOD&SE8THAVE. 7-11: BONITA BEACH ROAD AND IMPERIAL SHORES HESS STATION: 27001 OLD 41 ROAD PELICAN BLVD. &SW47TH ST. VENDING MACHINE SE 5 AVE. & COUNTRY CLUB VENDING MACHINE KASH-N-KARRY: 8951 BONITA BEACH ROAD 7-11: ACROSS W, TERRY FROM HERS STATION VENDING MACHINE SKYLINE BLVD. &SW47TH ST. **•** ^* Kill t^mr | 1 VENDING MACHINE 38 TERR. & COUNTRY CLUB HESS STATION: BONITA BEACH RD § I-75 BONITA BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY VENDING MACHINE 36 ST. & COUNTRY CLUB VENDING MACHINE COUNTRY CLUB & SE 12TH TER AMOCO/MCDONALDS STORE: BONITA BEACH RD. 61-75 VENDING MACHINE COUNTRY CLUBS 9THCT. VENDING MACHINE PINE ISLAND & BURNT STORE WALGREENS: CORNER TAMIAMI TRJBONITA BEACH RD. VENDING MACHINE ARCHER & COUNTRY CLUB VENDING MACHINE EVERSTPKWY.&SE17THST. VENDING MACHINE PALMTREE&WILDWOOD VENDING MACHINE CC LIBRARY SW39TH TERR. VENDING MACHINE 40TH&PALMTREE IN THE ESTERO AREA 7-11 STORE 419 CAPE CORAL PKWY. VENDING MACHINE SUNSET CT.&C.C. PKWY. ' 11IN1 THIII ELav- 11N1 1FT MYFRR ARFA SITE GAS: TAMIAMI TR. @ PELICAN LANDING RD. GEORGE'S EXXON 4804 CORONADO 1 -t ^ OTY^DC CHC DAVir>CI 1 A PIK-N-RUN/DUNKIN DONUTS/PIZZACITY: 10351 CORKSCREW RD VENDING MACHINE CORONADO & VICTORIA 7-11 blUnc oioPONUELLA 7-11 21200 THREE OAKS PKWY./CORNER CORKSCREW RD. CAPE CORAL YACHT CLUB 5819 CORONADO PKWY. CIRCLE K 780 PONDELLA SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY: 21100 THREE OAKS PKWY VENDING MACHINE CORONADO & EL DORADO PUBLIX 13761 N CLEVELAND AVE. 7-11 STORE 4833 CORONADO PKWY. JOHNNY'S RESTAURANT 13300 N CLEVELAND AVE, ESTERO VENDING MACHINE LOCATIONS DUNKINDONUTS 904 CAPE CORAL PKWY. KASH&KARRY 4820 LEONARD ST. ESTERO BLVD. ©HICKORY BLVD. IN THE F. MYERSAREA IN FRONT JIFFY LUBE BONITT A BEACH BLVD /S TAMIAMI TR ' —.—f i^^l 1 fc^^< m^ ml ^J IJUVllfllVII || l| COLONIAL RESORT 4913VINCENNESCT. PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS - ESTERO CORNER OF WILLIAMS/S TAMIAMI TR PUBUX 1012 CAPE CORAL PKWY. E LEE CO ADMINISTRATION 2115 2ND ST. CHARLENE'S RESTAURANT @ OLD 41/BONITA BEACH RD. CORNER SANDY RD./CORKSCREW RD. PUBLIX 1616 CAPE CORAL PKWY. W. FT. MYERS CITY HALL 2200 2ND ST. WONDER GARDENS RESTAURANT CORNER OF BROADWAY/S TAMIAMI TR MOBIL STATION 1206 CAPE CORAL PKWY. BOOKS S CARDS 15271 MCGREGOR BLVD. ENTRANCE TO IMPERIAL HARBOR BEALL'S OUTLET: S TAMIAMI TR.. EfiTFRn POWELL'S RESTAURANT 1306 CAPE CORAL PKWY. SWREGIONALAIRPORT CURBSIDE, UPPER LEVEL SHERRI'S FRIENDS & COMPANY RESTAURANT: PERKINS RESTAURANT 1502 CAPE CORALPKWY. 19630 STAMIAMI TR, SAN CARLOS PK. DEL PRADO INN 1502 MIRAMAR ST. CC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2051 CAPE CORAL PKWY, IN THE LEHIGH ACRES AREA APPLEBEE'S BAR & GRILL 2228 DEL PRADO BLVD. USA GAS STATION 2231 DEL PRADO BLVD GATEWAY AMOCO GATEWAY RI.VD. DELINQUENT TAX NOTICES ALSO AVAILABLE AT ALL POSTMART 2323 DEL PRADO BLVD. MASTERCRAFT WELCOME CTR. LEE BLVD. WINN DIXIE 2301 DEL PRADO BLVD WESTMINSTER GOLF COURSE LEONARD BLVD. LEE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICES CORALWOODMALL CORALWOOD BUS STOP HESS MART LEE BLVD MOTHER EARTH 1717 DEL PRADO BLVD. MUGS & JUGS LEE BLVD. CAPE CORAL: 1039 SE 9TH PL. #102, CAPE CORAL FL 33990 WALMART SUPER STORE 1619 DEL PRADO BLVD. 7-11 4325 LEE BLVD. LEHIGH ACRES : 1446 LEE BLVD, LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33971 PERKINS RESTAURANT 1551 DEL PRADO BLVD. LEHIGH ACRES HIGH SCHOOL 801 GUNNERY RD. BONITA: 25300 BERNWOOD DR., SUITE 3 BONITA SPRINGS F' l"n« PONDEROSA RESTAURANT 1706 DELPRADO BLVD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 4109 LEE BLVD N FT. MYERS: 13860 N. CLEVFI ANh AVF M FT MVPDO a oorwT - - - _ ... _ „ — • »__• HI *^ | || ^_j 111 1 IV1| Lvl i^J I Im L)^n I / DENNY'S RESTAURANT 1306 S. DEL PRADO BLVD. DiSCOUNT AUTO PARTS 403 SUNSHINE FT. MYERS BEACH: 17105 SAN CARLOS BLVD. FT. MYFRR Fl saann ENGLUND'S DELI II 1109 DEL PRADO BLVD CITGO MART 3121 LEE BLVD. FT MYERS: 2480 THOMPSON ST.. FT. MYFRR Fl Mono i wuv"f HESS EXPRESS 1006 DEL PRADO BLVD. HANDY MART 3121 LEE BLVD. DISCOUNT BEVERAGE SE 10 TH TERR & DEL PRADO FLEX BON CENTER 402 JOAN AVE. BURGER KING 1013 DEL PRADO CLIPPER BARBERSHOP 406 JOAN AVE. 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Ranger Charles LeBuff, now retired. SCCF reports to the Bureau of Protected the designated nestmg hours of 9 p.m. and It is the oldest, uninterrupted turtle Species Management, which issues regu- 7 a.m. by reducing use of the dunes and monitoring program in the United States, lations and permits under the arm of the freeing this area of manmade obstacles The all-vounteer Sea Turtle Monitor- thanks to LeBuff Department of Environmental Protection Ordinances specify the turning off of ing and Protection Project in Florida LeBuff holds the first permit issued by and its ruling authority, Florida Wildlife unnecessary lights, closing blinds and patrols beaches, tags turtles, marks and the state. SCCF holds permit No. 47. Conservation Commission. drapes and repositioning fixtures to pre- protects nests, counts hatched eggs, Unless licensed by the state, it is illegal to In 1997 and 1998, the city adopted vent arhfical light from shining directly records data and tracks turtles. "She creates a mound over the egg chamber by fling- H Green turtles ing sand in violent flipper movement, a hallmark of an Generally weighing in larger than loggerheads at 400 NOCTURNAL active nest," he says of camouflaging behavior that can pounds to 600 pounds on average, "greens" wiggle down From page 6 take as long as 30 minutes. in the sand and make a deeper body pit because of her "This is a reptile that never gets to see her young, but size. Greens have a longer tail than loggerheads, which she lays a lot of eggs and camouflages the nest well m is often visible as a drag in the middle of its crawl. motherly affection. She finishes what she does without ton, leaving a "crawl" or track in the sand about 3 feet The green's crawl is straighter, moving front flippers regrets," he says, "very much like a human being — you first, then back flippers, literally pulling herself up the wide. Peak nesting season is mid-May. do what you can do." With a gait like a horse, the loggerhead signature beach. Flipper marks are directly across from each other The effort of compacting the sand is survival insur- in this turtle walk. Its parallel flipper marks leave the crawl is an alternating flipper stroke — the right front ance for the young, he says flipper and left back flipper working together to leave an impression of a butterfly swim stroke in the sand, its "If the sand is not compact, it's more difficult for the crawl like the track of a wide tractor. irregular mark in the sand. Its tail is not quite long hatchlings to wiggle away at the ceiling of the egg cham- enough to leave a trail drag in the sand. • Hawksbull turtles leave tracks almost as wide as ber and rise up through the sand to escape the nest." loggerheads, only a bit narrower, their crawl just like a "These guys are very large, walk just like a baby And they do it well Their numbers are rising as well. crawls and, on the beach, it's a tough haul for them," loggerhead's with back flipper marks more choppy or "We're also seeing them nest in places we've never swirly in the sand, a faint tail drag at times apparent. Witherington says of their long front and rear flippers seen them nest before, like the Panhandle of Florida," that leave a track wide and deep. • Kemp's ridley, the rarest turtle in the world, is a day Withenngton says. nester with only a few having nested in Southwest The loggerhead also pushes back with her back flip- "They go in the deepest, swim the farthest — as far as per, leaving a ridge in the sand, its crawl often waivenng Florida. Smaller than the loggerhead, their track is also Nova Scotia — and have a special set of adaptations to smaller. in direction. maintain ahigher body temperature to swim in the cold- "Body pitting" defines nest site preparation behavior, • Leatherbacks are common to Florida's eastern est of waters." coastline. an act where front flippers bulldoze the sand in front to Loggerheads take 25 years to mature, he says, the the side while back flippers push sand behind, making a gieens 30 years or more. pit into which the female can crawl. "And she's very good at digging with her feet, using all four wheels, wiping away dry sand to reach the wet- ter sand below, which enables her to dig a deeper egg chamber," says Withenngton. Like her crawl, the loggerhead digs her egg chambei with alternating flippers, but only use back flippers this PUBLIC NOTICE time around, which curl like human hands to shape and SHELLJB^POINT contour the chamber. Golf Club "When perfectly still, you know she's laying eggs," he says. "Every time her flippeis curl, eggs come out The City of Sanibel is seeking volun- These are contractions, so it's quite literally a toe-curling 18 HOLE SPRING SPECIAL teers to serve on the: experience." In her last act of motherhood, she packs her clutch of eggs tightly with sand. FEE $28 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. INCLUDES Ad Hoc Traffic Committee CART $23 1 P-m. to 4 p.m. SAfflBEL-CAPTIVA AND TAX. Anyone interested in being consid- FORT MYERS BEACH $15 4 p.m. to close BEST RATES ered should complete a Volunteer CALL 433-9790 TO RESERVE TEE TIMES Skills Bank Form. Forms are avail- HOTEL KESERVATION OFF SUMMERLIN ROAD, TWO MILES GEORGE able at the City Council/City CENTER TO PARKER INC. FROM SANIBEL CAUSEWAY FORT MYERS BEACBS, Manager's Office. If you have any New Construction questions, please call the City Remodeling Council office at 472-4135. Deadline Design .- AKRA.CIIOHAM) is May 10. EVEft&LADESTRIP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE lWiMi.Gii.Rm-Bhd • rortMyei'. rL (941) EXIT 28 • (800) 285-8192 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA e-mail gpi@coconet com CHARGRILLED WELCOME CENTER . Si ite Certifird Oinu til CnntnUoi »CG T0071S3 • Hot Dogs • Burgers • Fresh Cut Fries and Fish & Chips SANIBEL HAIR KAIR as seen Muff Prosser, owner only from FACIALS! MANICURES! P»HiiTJi H3JISSA COilllOMiiiiUMS PEDICURES! Spacious 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condominium Homes with Large Screened Lanai, Full Size Laundry, STYIECUTSS17'BLOWDRY$17 SHAMPOO AND SET $17 • MEN'S CUT $13 Lots o! Storage and a Community which offers: Macintosh Book Shop 8 -Sat 9AM to 5PM • Heated Pool and Spa Shutfleboard 2248 PERIWINKLE WAY Oldest Island Bookshop Established 1960 • Private Fishing Pier 9 Picnic Areas IN SANIBEL SQUARE I I /i /iT/ii 1 Featuring: Best Sellers, Children's, Local Interests, •Adjacent Full Service Marina Nature, Birding & Shelling Books, Cards and Gifts. RESALES FROM THE MID 8100,000 JO'S - Music Cassettes and CDs - Sanibel Chiropractic WJ1CAT1ON R^HTALS Call Anytime SANIBEL HARBOUR RESORT 472-0900 PUWIA RASSA CONDOnfltNiUMS \717 Periwinkle Way A FULL SBSUiGlE EEALTOB AT THE OATEWAV TO SAH. (across from jerry's) 1S00S i*unta ftasa load ® Fort Myers, Fl. 8S008 DR MICHAEL TOUSANO • DR. DAREN FITZPATRICK Hcadarfies » Neck Pain 'Backaches. *I r ft • |f,l( I ' I / 24 • Week of May 3-9, 2001 • ISLAND REPORTER t ... r t i r i r 4 \- \. ) _-*J _ " " '"" t ^ r- - - r? ! -i DEADLINE Private Party Upgrades - Per Issue Upgrades - Per Issue illllififlliEl 1 Item $50 or Less -12 Words . . 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Work from home Mail- experienced worker with valid Group of Island Newspapers charge, military, missing spouse order/E-Commerce class B licensee Call 472-9131 to seeking staff business writer MICROSOFT etc Only one signature required. $522 + wk PT, $100O-S4OOO/wk FT _ apply for weekly publication. NATURAL KEYBOARDS 'Excludes govt. fees, uncontested www AmazjngGoals com $50. Paperwork done far you (800) 800-272-5843 Must be energetic, Absolutely Free Info NEW IN BOX _522-6O00_B Divorced organized, CALL (941) 573-8158 Must sell! Flower shops Two for Learn to Earn and a self-starting, 65K, One tor 30-40k Will consider On-line Income www build-your-future com. people oriented person. TOST &~FOUND partial exchange for other real Some professional experience jsstate, etcJ351 4835 LOST CAT ~~ : AVON Looking for higher income? necessary. calico yellow-bfack-white, with black UNUSUAL OPPTYl More - flexible hours' Full time, OFFICE/REST. & "patch" over one eye Island's www dontworrybench net Independence' AVON has what hourly wage, East end, yachtsmans drive area NO Boss' Your income is determined you're looking for Let's talk (888) benefits (including 401K plan.) 9424053 STORE EQUIP. Reward » 277-0058 or 472-4410 by your willingness to Succeed Tolls paid. (BOO) J59-2998 COLLECTIONS. EXCELLENT Call Terri INCOME" Collect Local past-due 472-5185. ANNOUNCE- debts Training and accounts pro- BELUlfS GENERAL vided Computer Required No _ ANTIQUES _ RESTAURANT MENTS experience necesssary. Full or Antique Oak furniture from GAPttV* ISLAND, HELP WANTED part-time (800) 397-3987 ext 48 RETAIL England and France Up to 50 % FLORIDA off Roosevelt's Closet, corner BNTIRE CONTENTS OF Call GERMANY Computer / internet users wanted to HELP WANTED^ McGregor and John Morris Rd , RESTAURANTBEING work on-line $25-$125 per hour. : 8 cents a Minute www. Meet interesting people wofirih a Ft Myers Open 10am -4pm AUCTIONED MAY 12TH. Training provided, bonuses. Free • ******** 24 Hours a Day - sanlbel-captiva.org fun enviornment Tue -Sat 437-0577 7 days a week vacations. island jobs www web-freedom com Busy beach shop looking for USA 5.9 cents a Minute motivated indivduals COLLECTIBLES (State to State) FRIENDLY TOYS AND GIFTS has to join our sales team Telecom-Network openings for party plan advisors Paid health insurance, v. and managers Home decor, gifts, 1-800-975-2588 SANIBEL paid tolls, benefits toys, Christmas. Earn cash, trips, Full time days and nights, week- Call for details. recognition Free catalog, informa- GOOD OLD No Monthly fee. tion (800) 488-4875 ends Call Joan or Sue JAZZ RECORDS GARAGE SUPERVISOR 472-3544 OVER 100 (33-1/3) PLUS $29,888 TO $43,636 STEREO - TABLE TOP FINANCIAL SALES W/CASSETTE PLAYER Or other & MERCHANT CREDIT CARD SERVICES Certificate of Competency- HAVE FUN HELP WANTED SEPARATE SPEAKERS machines with large supply of SET BILL FREE Immediately"- Supplemented by MAKE MONEY Advertising Sales $300/ALL paper rolls. Like new! Verifone Confidentially Call Now' (888) Three years experience Established chain of Publications (941)625-4491 Trans 330 Terminal and BILL-FREE (888) 245-5373 In service, maintenance Distrlb. Co Needs seeks advertising rep Existing Verifone Printer 250. Cost new www bitlfree org And repair of 15 Fun, energetic, $650. Sell $350. (Firm) (941) 505- accounts, salary + comm. 278- 0101 -" A Non-Profit Service Diesel and opportunity 4222. ___ Gas automotive and motivated individuals _____ Mechanical equipment. for expansion. CAREER OPPORTUNITY in Senior Responsible for $400 weekly Insurance Market. 54 to 100K first GET RID General operation of just to start year possible with leads provided BUILDING OF City Garage. Call Karen. Only serious team players call Jim FURNISHING PROBLEM DEBT ! 482-4220 at 941-225-7358. SUPPLIES POSITION CLOSING DATE: Off -white Queen sleeper sofa with 05/11/01 Motivated Outside Sales Personal or Business STEEL BUILDINGS FACTORY mactching love seat like new. Save 40% - 80% Consultants needed. Sign on $500 for both Over-stuffed green bonus, 401K, medical and dental GRAND OPENING. 24x30x9= of A CITY OF SANIBEL Own a Computer? Put it to worki Up $4178; 30x40x10x= $5278, Amount Owed. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION to $25-$75 per hour PT/FT. 1- Flex schedule, training provided sofa Good condition $200 11 40x60x12= $9477, 50x100x14= Stop Creditor Calls IS REQUIRED. 800-230-3665. First year income 35K-50K Call call 472-5958. Wayne (941)992-9790 or fax $15,942; 100x100x19= $29,877. and Letters ! megacasrihomebK.com Serious Inquiries only United No Up-Front Fees. APPLY: CITY OF SANIBEL resume (941)992-9876 A Brand New Queen Mattress Set Structures (800) 332-6430, ext Never been used, still in plastic. Past Due Bills, Medical, ATTN: PAMELA SMITH POSTAL JOBS $49,000 a year' 100 Great Benefits1 Paid Training/ Quilted Top. With 10/yr Warranty. Credit Cards, Lawsuits, 800 DUNLOP ROAD www usmb com Taxes, Liens. SANIBEL FL 33957 vacations' No experience necce- SlCILLSS TRADES Cost $570, sell $199 941-594- 941-764-0688 (941)472-3700 saryi Call Now1- (800) 753-8703 __9369 (ext 202) Toll Free. 7 days a 1 HELP WANTED Sanibel Tolls Paid week Asphalt plant operator Experienced TOOLS & Carpet Installer with many remnants Drug Free Workplace or will train right person. & first quality rolls, great deal 3 Postal Jobs- $48,500.00/ year Now MACHINERY rooms installed w/pad $379. (360 EOE 1 Competitive wages & benefits OVER YOUR HEAD IN DEBT? Do FL Statutes Hiring No Experience- paid train- Contact Joe Sorace at Better sq ft.) Buy today, install tomor- You Need More Breathing Room' ing- Full benefits- call now 7 days SAWMILL $3795. NEW SUPER _ row' 997-6595 Chapter 119 Compliance 1 Roads 567-2231 Debt Consolidation, No Veterans' Preference a week (800) 309-8290 Toll Free! LUMBERMATE 2000. Large Qualifying!" "FREE Consultation Benefits 1 capacities, more options. Moving Sale, May 2nd-6th All must (800)556-1548 Auto Technician wanted Ft. Myers 1 POSTAL JOBS $48,323 00 yr. Now area State of the Art equipment Manufacturer of sawmills, edgers go ! White leather living and dining www anewhonzon org hiring - No Experience - Paid and Facility" Full benefits, and skidders Norwood Sawmills, set Washed Oak wall unit, bed- Licensed, Bonded, Non Profit/ ATTENTION: WORK FROM HOME Training - Great Benefits Call for Salaried position Half day 252 Sonwil Drive, Buffalo, NY room set, to much to mention. Call _ National Co 11 $500-$2500/mo P/T lists 7 days (800) 429-3660 ext J- Saturday, No Sundays . Call _14225_(80gj_578-1363ext 300-N Ken (941)540-9050 Betty pager _ 800. today 489-0010 (941)279-2080 STOP COLLECTOR CALLSI We $3,000-$7,000/mo F/T Our business needs you 'I1 can help. Lower payments. Work part-time $550 Weekly - work- Concrete Forming, Finishing and JEWELRY Swivel tweed yellow lounge chair, Reduce interest Stop late fees. Free booklet Ing through the government. (888) Cutting Pay commensurate with good condition, very comfortable. Debt consolidation. Free debt www buildyourlifestyle com 769-1994 24/7 F28 experience. Benefits Accurate Diamond Bracelet 10-Karat, $40. O.B.O, 549-1096 counseling, Non-profit Call (888)-709-ia05. Concrete Cutting. 574-8001 M-F_ appraised at $5800, sell $1200 Aurrton Solutions (800)558-5562 454-0566 www.auriton.on Cleaning person . HAIR STYLISTS Driver- COVENANT TRANSPORT for small resort NAIL TECHS 'Owner Operators/ Solos .83c BUSINESS Part time Teams .83c plus fuel charge Excellent pay. "Coast to Coast Runs "Teams Start up to .46c For Experienced OPPORTUNITIES Leave message Drivers (800)441-4394 For Owner 472-2590 ALL CASI-TCANDY ROUTE Do you SANIBEL DAY SPA Operators (877)848-6615 For Haw® a staff earn $800 in a day? Your own Now hiring _J3ra*Jatej5tudentsJ8JO) 33JM3428 local candy route. 30 Machines Experienced Hair Stylist and Candy all for $9,995. Call ADVERTISING SALES and Driver- It PAYS to start with us. Call (800) 998-VEND. AIN#2000-033 Massage Therapist. SRT Today (877)244-7293 or posit inn pi Extremely Busy (877) BIG-PAYDAY 'Great Pay Work in paradise 'Paid Weekly 'Excellent Benefits AS SEEN ON T.V. on beautiful Sanibel Island. Salon and Spa. Established Clientele "New Equipment '$1,250 Sign- on steed filled? VIACREME We are looking for Bonus 'Student Graduates Helping women to an energetic, organized, waiting for you!! Sign On Bonus. Welcome. Southern Refrigerated achieve maximum sexual self-starter for the Transport satisfaction, and one position of sales associate Call Pam. 395-2220. of the greatest scientific discov- with our Drivers- HOME EVERY WEEKEND1 Island publications. Shirleie will eries for women Family owned fleet leased to in the last 100 years. Some sales experience preferred, Landstar Ligon needs OTR flatbed Distributors wanted. driver Conventional Equipment help ym fill Phone 941-633-3531 but not necessary. 1 Full time, MEDICAL/HEALTH Regional & OTR. Benefits Call base pay plus commission Today_fjM0)_562i76?0 on established territory, HELP WANTED Fiberglass mold maker to build & it with a full benefits including 401K. *. *. *» *, •*< *t *» repair fiberglass molds Full-time $15/hr Cape Coral, Fred 574- Contact Tonya at 87_27 classified Owner retiring. 941-472-1587, Niche business using or fax resume to A HOT NEW bucket truck with 941-472-8398 MEDICAL CAREER!!! commerefaf customers. Become A CNA/HHA. ABSOLUTELY"' ad! Nets 60% of sates. PHLEBOTOMY Class starts May 29th. _FREE _ Willing to finance 1/3. Small resort and marina Expandable to other areas. Call 482-8601 evenings needs an all around person TR 2000 Free to good home Loving, friendly or leave wessacre, Small boat handling A Non-Profit State ten year old dog Excellent health *.*.*., *. A. *.< *-< * experience required Approved School Great companion. Very obedient Call 4I2-1SS7 472-2590 941-458-5995 Needs to be around people most leave messaae. of the time Call 542-5627 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of May 3-9, 2001 • 25 /— i MEDICAL & PETS & POWER GENERAL REAL COWDOS FOR VACATION _ _H_EALTH__ SUPPLIES BOATS ESTATE SALE RENTALS MEDI-GAP • • Hydrosports 15 ft bass or flats boat, HEALTH INSURANCE 85 HP Evinrude, galvanized trailer, NOTICE: Florida Statute 828.29 MOONSHADOWS POINTE SANTO MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS safe, fast, fun recreation boat states that all dogs & cats Asking only $1,525 Come take a DE SANIBEL CALL AGENT DIRECT ottered for sale in Florida must look (941)772-8678 John Burchianti be at least 8 weeks old, have an 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH LUXURIOUS PHONE 941-543-5764 official health certificate signed Tro|an Cruiser 1973 26', sleeps 4, RARE OFFERING! by a veterinarian, have proper $749,000 GULF FRONT shots and be free from intestinal new motor 1997 less than 50- PENTHOUSE CONDO, ALL MEDICARE RECIPIENTS' New1 hours, trim tabs, depth-finder, new Electric Wheelchairs 'NO COST & external parasites. In accor- bimini top, $12,000 Tel- 941-540- to you if eligible Medicare dance with this statute, this BEACHSIDE POOL 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Accpeted Merits, Pride, Tuffcare publication will not knowingly _8338_ AND TENNIS. screened lanai with Best Quality- Fast Delivery Call accept any ads advertising PRESTIGIOUS ADDRESS. spiral staircase to Yamaha Speedster Jetboat, 1997 OVERLOOKS private rooftop sundeck. Td{8OOJ41i74O6 dogs or cats for sale that do not Twin 85HP Rotax motors Seats meet these requirements. 11 REALTY LARGE BEACHVIEW LAKE Gorgeous sunrise 5, iSFt runs great Includes gal- AND WIDE GOLF COURSE and sunsets. vanized trailer $6200 OBO Call VIEWS. Beautifully decorated (941)368-8233 or (941)246-5108_ COVERED PARKING. and fully equipped. UPPER CAPTIVA MINT CONDITION. Call owner. BAZAARS ISLAND ENCLOSED LANAI. Substantial savings. VITAMIN BERBER CARPETING. GUEST SUITE. (610)664-2371 OUTLETS Sunfish 11 foot one man sailboat SALES AND MUCH PRIVACY. "DISCOUNTS EVERY- Naples YMCA Complete with hand trailer $500 RENTALS CONVENIENCE OF A DAY" Boat & Car Auction Call 472-5958 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION. 5/5/01 9AM "GULF VIEW LOT" PHONE IMMEDIATELY FOR CHANGE OF PACE C50O/100T $1.99 GLENN CARRETTA, Beautiful vacation home, 3 bedroom, 941-597-3148 GREAT VIEWS Cal 36 single mast, 7-sails, 18h p BROKER-SALESPERSON 2 bath Your own private tennis E400/100 SG diesel, must sacrifice due to ill- DEEDED BEACH ACCESS WITH JNA. court and swimming poo! 100 100% NATURAL $ 6.99 ness. Any reasonable offer. 772- $269,000 1-800-784-2616 (24 hrs.) yards to Gulf of Mexico (941)395-3100 (24 hrs.) (440) 338-8031 CHROMIUM 4480 for more information & "Check out the Virtual Tour at GARAGE SALES appointment (440) 338-5281 PICCOLINATE/100. $ 3.99 Rummage and Collectable Sate "BAYFRONT HOME" www.teamsanibel.com" Saturday, May 5, 8am-' 3 BR/3-1/2 BATHS COQ 10 PERSONAL HARBORSIDE DOCK 30MG/60C $ 9.95 Glassware, SUNSET CAPTIVA pictures, WATERCRAFT WORLD CLASS VIEWS REAL ESTATE Elegant 3 BR/2BA Home SO.FT.MYERS - 432-9200 figurines, „ GREAT BAY BEACH in Private CAPE CORAL — 574-0073 jewelery, RAFT by Zodiac, rigid air suspen- $1,100,000 DISTANT Beachfront Community. LEHIGH ACRES - 368-2006 and more Fully furnished. sion floor, 3-4 peson, paddles SW Colorado absolutely perfect1 10 2CATV's, VCP, 419 E Gulf Drive and foot pump included. $130. "DOCKAGE INCLUDED" Also has place for electric acres $39,900. 45 acres $79,900 CD/Stereo, W/D motor. Leave message @ (941) WITH THESE BEAUTIFUL BLM land 3 sides. This rolling Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock WELL LOCATED LOTS: mountain acreage has it all Great Call owner MISCELLANEOUS DOMESTIC AUTO 624-3136 building sites, big trees and great 615-371-9029 ONE ON THE LAKE access surrounded by majestic www members home. $179,000 - mountains Quiet desirable area net/sallytom MERCURY MARQUIS 1986 DOCK SPACE ONE JUST OFF with power, rare central water and NORITAKE CHINA telephone available Nearby SORRENTO PATTERN Dependable/reliable transporta- RENTAL/SALES THE HARBOR Durango, not far to Tellunde. 12 seven piece place settings. tion. $248,000 Priced for immediate sale. Call OCEAN'S REACH Gulf Front 7 serving dishes, plus New tires. IN (800) 814-7024 several LENNOX pieces RUNS GREAT!!! One Bedroom Condos to mix and match. SANIBEL DOCK SAFETY HARBOR CLUB Each accommodates four $750 O.B.O. TENNESSEE LAKE BARGAIN 3 Non-Smoking Mint condition. 489-3661 DIN KENS BAYOU Acres with boat slip $24,900. $500 for all. Large private Fantastic View "JOSE'S HIDEAWAY LOT" Beautifully wooded, spectacular Beach, pool, tennis, bikes 482-8891 after 6 p.m. Vacant lot. 300'TO THE BEACH views, deeded access to 35,000 Gulf access - acre recreational mtn lake -next to Owner: No bridges $195,000 18 hole golf course' Paved roads, 330-788-9329 FACTORY DIRECT POOL BERETTA 3 foot draft at dock. utilities, soil tested Low, low HEATERS. Heatpump, Solar, or 1996 305-872-3900 (941) 472-3000 financing Calt now (800) 704- Gas Major brands. New and/or 60,000 MILES FAX: 3154, ext. 94 BOARDWALK TO BEACH Used Do it yourself or installed. V6 AUTOMATIC 3BR/2BA home. Free Phone Quotes (80O) 333- COLD A/C (941)472-9635 TN LAKEFRONT! 10 + ac $39,900 VERY PRIVATE WARM (9276) AM/FM CASSETTE LOTS FOR SALE w/boat slip Heavily wooded Fireplace, paddle fans, www solardirect com ABS AND AIRBAG NbrtfTCaptivaTsIan3 8OTT5C~ acreage w/deeded access to screened lanais, BBQ, LIC#CWC029795 WHITE EXT/GREY INT 110 ft. residential lot. 900 ft to HUGE recreational lake Long heated pool, tennis, bikes NEVER DAMAGED country road frontage, power & All amenities POOL TABLE, Air Hockey and ORIGINAL OWNER beach Oyster Shell Drive. NORTH CAPTIVA REALTY telephone Minutes to town & golf GREAT RATES"! Ping Pong. All-in-one by Fischer EXCELLENT CONDITION! $62,000 '941 -481 -7721 Licensed Real Estate Broker Excellent financing Fantastic bar- Call owner Price. Only $85. Call (94t) 624- $6400 OBO gain won't last! Toll-free (877) 505- 314-842-2147 _3136 Leave Message 941-225-1316 Over 15 years on J871 ext 1113 TWO LOTS North Captiva NEXT TO EACH OTHER Waterfront Parcels $39,900, over- Beach Front Condo Two Small enough to be personal... sized parcels, deep water bedrooms plus two baths $99,900 EACH. frontage, great views Parcels Washer/dryer Large kitchen TABLE TOP ON DIMMICK DRIVE. 1. Gulf front home. $1,595,000 front state spec, paved roads with Pool - tennis - bicycles Now SNACK VENDING MACHINES SPORTS fit NEAR SANIBEL SCHOOL. 3 bedroom/3 bath. country water, Bath, N C (866) On large lot. 622:6278 booking weekly and monthly 8 COLUMN Phone: Owner 330-864-3094_ MECHANICAL |_ _ GLENN CARRETTA Very private FOR Honda Accord 1995 Great running Broker-Salesperson WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS CANDY AND CHIPS car New tires, brakes & muffler with - 2 Gulf view home. $385,000 Homes, Cabins, Acreage, DELUXE CONDO S100. EACH Have 2 cars - must sell one John Naumann andAssoc. 2 bedroom/2 bath. Cherokee Mountain Realty Inc GULF FRONT CALL $9,400 267-7924 1-800-784-2616 (24 hrs) Great views. 1285 W US 64 Murphy NC 28906 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Den. (941)573-8158 or Brand new. Call for Free Brochure (800) 841- Two weeks minimum. (941) 395-3100 (24 hrs) 5868 Photos available. SPORT UTILITY "Check out the Virtual Tour at 3. Gulf view lot. S189,000 Rent direct from owner www.teamsanibei.com" Two back from beach. and save! T-PAGER - DIGITAL - DUAL BAT- J/EHICLES Oversized. TiiVSESHAIRE FOR (856)985-0322 TERY COMPARTMENT Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1986, 75,000 EXCELLENT CONDITION - CAN Corner of 16848 McGregor Blvd and 4. Interior lots starting SALE miles, body in great shape, 460 at $49,500 BE RE-PROGRAMMED! $25. engine rebuilt Four WD - trans- Amazon Ln next to Windsurf/ DUNES TOWNHOUSE CALL (941) 624-3136 __ mission rebuilt, auto, air, power, Kayak shop 100x200 lot $85,000 3 BEDROOMS, Adjacent lots off McGregor $55- ...Large enough $3,800 541-7173 or 995-1297 to be professional! TIMESHARE FOR SALE 2-1/2 BATHS. WOLFF TANNING BEDS TAN AT 65,000 Ideal for Nursery- Palm AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND. HOME! Buy Direct and save' farm, office, light retail Hagen BOOK EARLY. Commercial/ Home units from Real Estate 437-0072 Phone: 941-395-1000 TYPE: TOWNHOUSE $199 Low Monthly Payments Toll free: 800-418-5686 LOCATION: TORTUGA BEACH GOOD RATES FOR NEXT WIN- Fax: 941-395-2701 CLUB TER. FREE Color Catalog Call TODAY' FORD TRUCKS FROM $500 908-276-7074 (800) 842-1310 Police impounds & repos1 !!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!! Inernet: WEEKS: 3 & 4 OF JANUARY ttco Toyotas, Chevy's Jeeps! 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Screaming Eagle Stage IV Asking COitiDOS FOR SOUTH SEAS RATES ALL RECORDING $19,900 Call 772-2665 leave VACATION" Owner 800-897-0288 STUDIO FEATURES!! message____ Owner Financing, 403 SW 4th SALE PAID $5300. Street Off Nicholas on back half of ASKING $3500. Sportster Custom 883, 2001, teal, Lake Kennedy. Beautiful corner RENTALS lot oversized, approx 125x100 CALL 945-4447 Mustang seat, sissy bar, wind- BEST BUYS LOGGERHEAD CAY shield Under warranty through Asking $21,000 with minimal September See @ _ down Call 573-7533 CAPTAIN'S WALK ATRIUM . STEPS TO BEACH http //www cycletrader com 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths. Exclusive Gulf front condo resi- WUSICAL /addetail html?874557 WATERFROWT Corner unit. dence Two week minimum AVAIL- Fully Furnished Or call 466-1501 Top floor ABLE NOW (608) 363-7669 Two bedroom, two bath with new kitchen Conclo. PIANO - Kimball 405 console, Furnished and Pool - Tennis - Cab It - VCR English oak wood, includes wet! appointed. PRIME SANIBEL storage bench and music Canal. VACATION HOME RENTING. books. $500 (Firm) 941-505-0101 Boston Whaler 25ft Outrage 1989 Beach access Whaler drive, twin 225 Johnsons $237,000! 60Qhrs, super clean RIVERFRONT, AVAILABLE NOW! MAY THRU DECEMBER $20,500 (941 )_283-3947^ _ oversized lot with Phone: BY OWNER !!!!!!ATTENTION!!!H! 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, GLENN CARRETTA PRIVATE LANE Reach More People Hurricane Deck Boat, 1994 22' seawall, cement dock Broker-Salesperson JUST OFF 1-516-628-1801 With Ads on the 115hp Yamaha Outboard on canal side, with WEST GULF BEACH [email protected]! Hummingbird Fish Locator, Live spectacular view! John Naumann and Assoc. Four bedrooms, three baths. Internet well, Bow fishing seats, Porla- North Ft. Myers, 1-800-784-2616 (24 hrs.) Ocean's Reach Gulf Front Condo potti, Full canvas top, Full storage quiet neighborhood. or Living Room, Dining Room, www.figuicie.com _covejL$JL000 OBOJ54M192, By owner. (941) 395-3100(24 hrs.) Game Room, Lanai One bedroom Sleeps four Newly For only $3 additional $350,000. "Check out the Vlrtul Tour at decorated "A" rated Shelling, Hurricane Fundeck 1995 deck boat, 941-543-4721 www.teamsanibei.com" 1-888-733-5299 pool, tennis Top floor for best When you place an ad 20ft $7,900 90h.p Johnson, view of beach. Call owner excellent condition, full seat cov- 952-472-7994 www.flguide.com ers, biminl top 267-4008. 26 Q Week of May 3-9, 2001 • ISLAND REPORTER r^ i -1 \ VACATION VACATION VACATION HOMES FOR HOMES FOR CONCRETE & RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS RENT MASQgyPlY Islamorado Florida Keys DRIVEWAY CRACKED'?'" SUNSET CAPTIVA Complete or partial concrete Rent my beautiful Spectacular Bay Front home ******** LUXURY HOME 3bedroom 2bath sunset view SANIBEL removed and replaced 2 Bedroom 2 5 bath home 11 Driveways patios sidewalks Pool - Beach Tennis dock deck close to attractions Weekend week or month $1500 lanais and pool decks 15 years Call (910) 457 9251 Find Your Place With 2-STORY, experience Licensed and insured OCEAN FRONT weekly $4000 monathly 2/2 TOWNHOME SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION (941)541 2952. contractors Accurate Concrete Two screened porches Cutting"__574 8001 M F PRIVATE POOL AND SPA Overlooking lake ONE ACRE FENCED IN LOT THE VACATION HOME Murphy N C 2br/2ba all glass Covered parking RESORT AMENITIES AVAILABLE front overlooking 1000 acre lake YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED"' Quiet street near with wrap around deck fireplace Shopping, library and LOCKSMITH A FEW WEEKS Secluded and priate A/C fully furnished all appliances Bike paths STILL AVAILABLE DURING Most private beach including washer/dryer Tenant moving, MAY THROUGH OCTOBER 2001 Heated pool S475/week (561)692 3727 Must sub-lease Wide porches www appalachiaacres com Discounting rent to SPECIAL RATES AVAILABLE Open sunning decks VIP Realty Group $975/month DIRECTLY FROM OWNER Available June 1 FOR A LIMITED TIME Chateau Sur Mer area. Idyllic luxury and comfort ROOMS FOR LOGO #1152 Call PHONE (219)272-0889 Easy care, RENT VIP REALTY GROUP, INC FAX. (219)273-5973 no effort vacation home SANIBEL/CAPTIVA/ 472-1613 Three bedrooms, three baths FT MYERS BEACH / Monthly rentals FT MYERS Send inquiries to HOUSE-SHARE •RENTALS* SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION The Islander MID-MAY - NOVEMBER CAPE CORAL ISLAND LOCKSMITH BEACH VILLA Seasonal * Annual PO Box 56, Sanibel, FL 33957 VERY LARGE Two bedroom two bath ISLAND HOME ON Short Term * Homes * Condos HOMES Waterfront * Off Water BEACH VILLAS SANIBEL RIVER for Sale By Owner Beautiful 24-hour Emergency One bedroom one bath PRIVATE ROOM, BATH AND 3bd/2ba 1997 Pool Home 1905 BAY SIDE VILLAS MACATSOM BALCONY Month-to-month Rentals S E 5th Ct Oversized lot on fresh Service One bedroom two bath SHARE COMMON AREAS water canal Cathedral ceilings THREE NIGHT MINIMUM REWTALS WITH TWO OTHER Sanibel (rate based on throughout $139 900 Call Don WEEKLY DISCOUNT LONG-TIME _850_3060 SAVE THROUGH OWNER' ISLAND PROFESSIONALS length of stay) 472-2394 (800) 899 7327 NON-SMOKER Good deal on pool home in S W THE VACATION NO PETS • Home near Beach, Cathedral ceilings plant shelves PROFESSIONAL PREFERRED 3/3 ground level, security system sprinkler HOME S550/MONTH INCLUDES ($1800 - $2200) $119 900 542 4102 Keirn ALL UTILITIES Associates Ask for Sherry 542 SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION YOU'VE ALWAYS Lakefront Dunes Duplex 1 3 bedroom Bay Villas CALL 281-6180 3411 WANTED FOR MORE INFORMATION 2/2 £ bedroom & 2 bedroom ($1400-32000) v/loft Beach Villas r Sea ona! rates Most private beach Captain s Walk Amen tea optional 1 Dock on Bayou 1 and 2 bedroom 800 878 7495 Heated pool (S750-S1500) Wide porches Open sunning decks SANIBEL Chateau Sur Mer area 941 472-1613 Idyllic luxury and comfort -WO BEDROOM 800-237-7526 SUNDIAL Easy care no effort SPRING VACANCIES BAY FRONT and LUXURIOUS CONDO Vacation Home AVAILABLE IN THE VIP Realty Group/ CANAL FRONT - Three bedrooms three baths BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING Rental Division WITH DIRECT GULF VIEW Monthly rentals. HAVE IT ALL' For Sea Turtles 2 bedrooms, two baths PROGRAM Soaring APPLICATION REQUIRED May - October plus den Call for rates cathedral ceilings Sleeps six ANNUAL LEASE ONLY overlooking bay and canal (941) 472-8248 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, • Lights confuse nest ng females • Newly Remodeled, (505) 982-9242 Spacious home PLEASE CONTACT DDDD with oak stairways • Lights disorient halchhngs • Refurbished and • Fu tu e creates mpass ble obstacles • Redecorated COMMUNITY HOUSING 100% FHA FINANCING plantation shutters, AND RESOURCES, INC TOTAL COST dock, spa, Washer/dryer The Atrium 472-1189 _ _ $390 Sanibel Captiva Luxurious resort Exclusive Gull front luxury lush landscaping Conservation Foundat on NO CREDIT Impressive! Amenities include 2 BR 2 BA den OR 472-2329 Pools, tennis, wrap around balcony, $2,340,000 1 ~APARTMlNTS & PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCY OK GLENN CARRETTA Children's program fantastic view FIRST COMMUNITY WEEKLY RATES Available 6/30 7/14/2001 Broker-Salesperson DUPLEXES FOR MORTGAGE with JNA OWNER Call owner for brochure Lie Corr Lender 888-278-9604 800 484 7304 PIN 8286 800-784-2616 (24 hrs) FlEPTf 941-461-0499 or 941-395-3100 (24 hrs) ^Live Shelling Essftriciion Web Site. or 770 664 7186 877-440-2946 www sanibe!4you com Lakeview townhouse "Check out the Virtual Tour at Florida law prohibits the 2BD/2 5BA SE HABLA ESPANOL www teamsanibel com" taking of live shells on Sanibel in dowtown Sanibel Island to conserve this WE LOVE DOGS! Washer/dryer precious marine resource SOUTHWINDS DRIVE SUNSET CAPTIVA Available June 1 thru Dec CUTE COTTAGE $975/month SANIBEL BEAUTIFULLY Steps to Beach FURNISHED HOME (first & last required) BESIDE CASA YBEL RESORT Two bedrooms, one bath 30 Second walk to Beach AVAILABLE WEEKLY Call 395 3475 CLINIC FOR REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE, INC 2 Bedroom, loft, 2 Bath Enclosed porch Two bedrooms, two baths Screened Lanais Redecorated in 2001. Beautifully furnished MONTHLY OFF-SEASON RATE Large one Badroom Fully equipped PO Box 150 Sanibel Island FL 33957 3 TV/VCR on Sanibel s east end Pool Tennis BBQ Gnll $2,000 Charming beach home Gulf Beach Boat Dock Canal front Near shops PLEASE JOIN US NOW! And More1 GROUND LEVEL HOME Washer/Dryer AVAILABLE- Gall owner at Three houses to beach No dogs JUNE 2001 314 872 9990 Three bedrooms, three baths Available May 1 $695 941-395-1430 Large caged pool WITH YOUR HELP, Professionally decorated 339 2337 in 2000 pleasejeave message MONTHLY OFF-SEASON RATE C.R.O.W. PLEDGES SUNSET CAPTIVA $2,250 HOMES Luxury !!MHATTENTION!!!H! TO ALWAYS BE Three bedroom, two bath (941) 472 0534 We are your private home Large screened porch specialist with over 350 THERE FOR OUR Futly equipped Reach Private Gulf and homes in our network - HELPLESS FRIENDS Bay front community WEST GULF DRIVE Pool -tennis -Boat docks - More OF THE WILD. Gas grills, and much more 2 to 8 bedroom homes, CALL OWNER OUTSTANDiNG-HOME People 517-321-6324 WITH PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS most with pools On fl YLS, I want to help TROW by becoming AVAILABLE 2001-2002 SEASON With Ads water or inland a member Lnclostd is my contribution for S4500/MONTH Monthly & weekly Q Individual $25 Q Sustaining $250 SUNSET CAPTIVA 941*995-0631 on the lentals We are booking Private Gulf and 941-982-4170 • Family $50 Q Donoi $500 Bay Front Community. now, summer and the Two bedrooms, two baths Internet Q Supporting $100 Q Sponsor $1000 Sleeps five year 2002 now Beautifully remodeled www.flguide.com Qlitncfactoi over $1000 For only $3 additional and decorated SOUTH SEAS Call 472-0457 or Pool - tennis - boat dock When you place an ad Please List My Membership as AVAILABLE NOWI PLANTATION 800-325-1352 Weekly or monthly Beautiful Home www.flguide.com CALL OWNER- and Condo (734) 426 0050 Discount from Owner Call 10 am to 11pm . 1-800-227-1783 Sanibel & Captiva Pic ISC make cluck!) p ly ibk to CHOW CENTRAL ill dues ind contributions ire t ix deductible RESERVATIONS, INC TEAMSANIBEL.COM i Your ORIGINAL cenh al resen atiort service on the islands with mimmm S] over "i 000 one to seven bedroom homes condos cottages, efhciencies I SAUE ME ISLAND REAl ESTATE sASOCWB and hotel rooms on and off beach Weekly daily and monthly rentals | Lit us rfo the se«> clung for you SAUE MY L, Lie Real Estate Brokei, call (800) 325-1352 or 472-0457 SPECIES... Adopt-A-Manatee3 RENTALS Contact Save The Manatee® Club SOON Maitland Avenue Maitland TL 32751 or call ______f-gOO-727-999? 1-800-432-JOIN PMR K Priscilla Murphy The Best Choice of Properties 1-800-SANIBEL A>& "Wto tal help (hake a difference for all endangered manatees You II rece ve an adoption cs(tmratEf&jjh,ofo and biography of your manatee and the Save The Manatee* Club Xtaailiv Ilif Airailahlo AH HIP Islands Reservations nm»5lrfh>fcfr^-flme5 a year your contr,but,on w,]l g0 toward puW,c awarenesS education ISLAND REPORTER • Week of May 3-9, 2001 Q 27 PUBLIC MEETING SANIBEL CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION AGENDA FOR, MAY 8,2001 COUNCIL CHAMBERS (MacKenzie Hall) MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION 800 DUNLOP ROAD COUNCIL CHAMBER (MACKENZIE HALL) MAY 07, 2001 800 DUNLOP ROAD, SANIBEL, FLORIDA AGENDA ************************************************************** 8:00 A.M. Executive Session The stated times am estimated. Persons can call the Office of Legal Affairs at 472-4359 to verify the agenda progress. Discussion of pending litigation regarding Properties in ************************************************************** Paradise, Inc. vs. City of Sanibel and Raymond J. Hendzel. 9:00AM 1. ApprovalofMinutesoftheregularmeetingofApril24,2001. Attending: Sanibel City Attorney Douglas M. Wyckoff 2. Public comments on items not appearing on the agenda. (Maximum time Sanibel Interim City Manager O. Sam Ackley allotted, 20 minutes with a limitation of 5 minutes per speaker). Sanibel City Council Greg W. Hootman, P. A. 9:10 AM 3. Consideration of requests for a continuance by applicants with items de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. scheduled on this agenda. 9:00 A.M. 1. Call to Order 4. Adoption of Resolutions. 2. Goal Setting with Stuart Langdon as facilitator. There are no resolutions for consideration at this meeting. 3. Discussion regarding the "Budget Process" with Mr. 9:15 AM 5. Commencement of scheduled public hearings (morning session). Ken Small, Florida League of Cities. The applications appearing in this notice will be heard in the order that they appear. 4. Beautification. a) Consideration of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code, 5. ADJOURNMENT by amending Section 126-241. Zoning districts, subsection (3) overlay districts, sub-subsection e. Environmentally Sensitive Lands IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE Conservation District, to replace the current district map with a com- COUNCIL ON ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS puter generated version of the adopted map; which: MEETING/HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, TO • identifies all lands in the district when it was established in 1992; and INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANY SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. • identifies all lands purchased by the City with funds from the Citys envi- ronmentally sensitive lands acquisition fund since the district was estab- IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES lished; and ACT, PERSONS NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT CITY • adds additional lands owned by the City of Sanibel to the district; and MANAGER EDWARD L. SEALOVER NO LATER THAN ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS. TELEPHONE 941-472-3700 FOR • adds lands owned by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service (part of ASSISTANCE IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA Lighthouse Park) to the district; RELAY SERVICE NUMBERS, 800-955-8771 (TDD) OR 8.00-955-8770 (VOICE), FOR ASSISTANCE. providing for codification; providing for conflict and severance; and providing an effective date Submitted by the City of Sanibel. Application no. 01-689 LDC. b) Continuation (from April 10, 2001) of consideration of a report by the Chair of the Land Development Code Review Committee Richard Downes containing the Committees recommended changes to the regula- tions in the Land Development Code Chapter 110, Special Events. SUBSCRIPTION SPECIAL c) Continuation (from March 13, 2001) of discussion of the adequacy of . regulations for Large Houses (i.e., Land Development Code Section 86- FREE 43. Appearance of Structures, Size and Mass of Structures). PRINT 6. Report from Director of Planning or staff. with each • subscription 7. Report from Commission Liaison to the City Council. Be first with the latest news and happenings on Sanibel 8. Report from Commission Members. and Captiva. Subscribe now to the Islands best, award- 9. Report from Commission Chair. winning newspaper 10. Open discussion among Planning Commissioners regarding Commission The Island. ; Functions and Goals and the methods and procedures for achieving them. Reporter., .#1'% Pick up your at our office or ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLOBIDA $3 postage headed for the By Lauren White 52 foreign countries. All 50 started coming to the school ^Tve and Holly Copeland states in the United States days a week. He will be here to iig Leagues When DARE, Drug Abuse implement the program and not only teach the DARE pro- Resistance Program, first approximately 36 million fifth gram for the fifth grade and sev- By Evan Bogdon, Steven began at the The Sanibel graders have gone through enth grades, but also to teach Radakovic, and Brett Shannon School, fifth graders weie the DARE. Presently DARE is students about gun safety, All 7ih Grade Reporters only students exposed to the extending into middle schools respect for the law, and responsi- curriculum. Usually classes with the focus on seventh giade. bility as well as mentor all With the addition of the mid- Sanibel students. In addition, he ecently, three Sanibel School stu- were taught by Officer Kurt dle school curriculum and the helps with student field taps. dents have signed up to play in the Schulte from the Sanibel increased awareness of the dan- ^Rutenburg Junior League. These Police Department on Fridays. When asked about his new gers of guns and drugs, the Chief three students, Evan Bogdon. Steven The DARE program is an assignment, he stated, "It is of Police has decided it would Radakovic, and Giles Stolarick play on international program in over nice to spend more time with be helpful if Officer Schulte the Fort Myers Orioles. everyone." Schulte The Orioles are one six teams belong- ing to the Fort Myers Junior Baseball League. Teams practice on Sundays and play games during the week. Players not only learn baseball skills, but also learn to compete with sportsmanship. come from heart "Its awesome!" Evan Bogdon and By Stephanie Albert learned that year in DARE. Steven Radakovic agree. "Its really com- J petitive!" / #»^*w(ySiMrp©ft^ : The Three Stooges (Conquered AIP W«t(8 (S) A»E Love Chronicles fcc> Breakfast With the Arts Susan Jaffe House Beautiful (cc) SB TDC Paid Prg. Paid Prg. Paid Prg. Paid Prg. Paid Prg Paid Prg A.RK. 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W&W*; t and for such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatiin record of the proceedmgs ', S u h s, ex I p 11 o n Sp« cTa'l **** *" ' '%k , j is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is - .Abtoal , J NA to bebased. •Subscrfpfefn •] Loe County * ^REET_ ,APT. 'NO- -STATIC In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accom- $31.00 1 modation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Manager O. Sam Ackley Annual. Jj Q,PAYMBNT ENCLOSED Q BILt ME -Q VISA' Q MASTSR CATO Q WttMeMdil Paster j Subscription ,, • ' • $3«nJosedfor 3 postage & hanging * at 941-472-3700 no later than one day prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaled, tek- ACCOUNT NO._ Phone the Honda Relay Service numbers, 800-955-8771 (IDD) or 800-955-8770 (VOICE), EXI'IRATION DATt_ for assistance. $90,00 SIGNATURE—— Annual MAIL TO: -^ island Subscription FOREIGN ^ REPORTER S41 -472-1587 • 2340 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of May 3-8, 2001 • 28 Scz Volume 1, Number 7 Shedding Light on School News Thursday, May 3, 2001 Sanlbel students