VOL. 13, NO, 36 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, MARCH 10, 2006 MARCH SUNRISE/SUNSET:|| 06:43 18:33 1106:41 18:34 12 06:40 18:3^ 13 06:3918:35 14 06:38 18:35 15 06:37 18:36 16 06:36 18:36 Local Artists Headline Sanibel-Captiva Cares Event im Sprankle and Myra Roberts are two of the Jnoted islanders who have contributed to this year's fundraiser to benefit The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida at HealthPark. Although Sprankle's ear- lier days focused on a dream from the age of 10 to play professional baseball, which he did successfully for 11 years, now his passion is for "carving up birds - not hit- ters," according to his wife Patty. His original Scarlet Macaw took him three weeks to design, carve and paint. Island Cow girls with convertibles With an average of 50 or so carving hours per week, this is Sprankle's version of base- Don't Miss Out On ball for birds. Myra Roberts and Jim Sprankle show their works of art Myra Roberts' original contributed to the Sanibel-Captiva Cares fundraiser. Sanibel School Fund Raffle piece, Island Palm Montage. Their artwork is on display at Congress Jewelers, ! continued on page 13 ime is running out for islanders and visitors to get in on the 2006 Sanibel School Fund Raffle. Your $50 ticket could get you behind the wheel of a T2006 Volkswagen Beetle convertible, a Mustang convertible, or choose the Mayor Johnston Reads Seuss continued on page 13

study," observed Council member Mick Council Denies Denham. "They think it will be helpful in being sure this referendum passes." 11th Hour Kevin Ruane, a member of Sanibel Citizens for Healthy Future, a political Inspection Of action committee formed to support the new facility, said he has been in the build- Old Rec Center ing field more than 20 years and had checked out the old center. by Anne Mitchell continued on page 6 bid to get an 1 lth hour structural inspection done on the old Rec Algae-Covered ACenter failed Tuesday when city council members, after some discussion, Croc Symbolizes voted it down 4-0 with Tom Rothman absent. Fight Against Armand Ball, chairman of the city-appointed Parks and Recreation Water Releases Committee, raised the issue, saying the lack of such a survey continued to be an by Anne Mitchell issue in the run-up to the April 4 referen- anibel's one and only American Sanibel Mayor Carla Johnston reads to Julia Holston, with brother Liam, won a dum on the proposed new $14.2 million crocodile, an endangered species, (from left) Frank Tumminello, Julia Holston, collection of Dr. Seuss stories in a prize rec center. Scould well be the poster child for and Liam Holston drawing for Read Across America Day at "If we can get that... by the next coun- the island's fight against the powerful Macintosh Books and Paper cil meeting we will have a specific answer water managers whose releases from for the public that might help them Lake Okeechobee are damaging the anibel Mayor Carla Johnston donned Cat-in-the-Hat headgear and read Green understand better the rationale for replac- Caloosahatchee estuary. Eggs and Ham Thursday, March 2 at Macintosh Books and Paper in honor ing the current facility," Ball said. The big croc has appeared in the Sof Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America Day. Island kids enjoyed "It continues to be a thorn in a lot of "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge covered in the story time, refreshments and the opportunity to try on the mayor's hat - so to people's sides, that we haven't done this continued on page 6 speak. $ Periwinkle Partnership Update

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ing seen Waste Pro and water trucks and which the council is considering suing, around Sanibel and the condition of se; Council Approves tourists who think this is the place to were in the audience for part of the day- grasses. SCCF will pay 20 percent of park," said Mayor Carla Johnston. long meeting. the cost. Rob Loflin, the city's natural \ Contract For In a prepared statement, the 270- Council did accept two SFWMD resources director, said the study would member Sanibel Bicycle Club said it grants, each for $100,000, despite take four months. i Shared Use would like to see the paths enhance the Council member Steve Brown's protests Even though the lab has used SFWN existing network and in harmony for that it was coming from their "adversary" grants, Loflin said he was confident the | Paths Update Sanibel's environment and community, and would go against what Sanibel was study would be independent. — by Anne Mitchell with safety as the key element. trying to achieve. • Talked about the March 30 meet- The club said the onetime "treasure" Mayor Carla Johnston said Sanibel ings of city leaders with Governor Jeb new generation of bike paths — of a path system has- deteriorated at the pays $2 million a year to the SFWMD Bush and with other municipal mayors called shared use paths because same time its usage has increased. and was in effect just getting some of its Tallahassee. Athey're not just for bikes — is Resident Mary Cutaiar said it's danger- own money .back. In the meantime, city officials will now on the fast track. ous for walkers on the paths. "I almost The grants will be used to restore be briefed next week by lawyers from Sanibel City Council on Tuesday got hit" by a biker, she said. "There has wetlands around the Sanibel River and to Beveridge & Diamond, which the city r approved a contract with Sprinkle to be more education for everybody that restore gopher tortoise habitat with native hired to develop a legal strategy.^ Consulting to update the three-year-old we do share these paths. There are some plants at Bowman's Beach Park, includ- master plan after shaving nearly $6,000 (cyclists) in tight suits and helmets and ing the beach dune. From page 1 off the almost $98,000 contract total, they really race." Back in October, the council rejected deciding they didn't need a poster or After several people tried to get their a $50,000 grant from the water man- marketing materials. tongues around the phrase "shared use agers, saying it wouldn't accept it until Rec Center However, with the awarding of the paths," some suggested the city find the SFWMD stops the releases, which "At the end of the day you have a contract, it's "show me the money time" another term that's more user friendly.^ are destroying the estuaries as well as tilt-wall construction. It is a gym, weighi for the Sanibel Bicycle Club, which has our property values, tourism and fishing room, some offices and a pool. The pu pledged $25,000 of the cost of the industries. lie continues to say we need to renovati update. From page 1 Brown, saying he was frustrated that this. I don't know what they are trying 1 City Manager Judie Zimomra told the council wasn't being tough enough, renovate except to save some concrete council, "The bike club presented (the Algae-Covered said he wasn't going to go along with walls," Ruane told council. city) a ceremonial check for $25,000." other members and in future would be a Henry Glissman, resident, called the Those giant checks, however, don't work Croc "dissenting" voice. idea "political disaster" and said it could at the ATM machine, she said, and the green algae, according to council member In other action, council: be construed as "signs of weakness at tl city needs the cash in hand. Mick Denham, a volunteer ranger. • Approved a resolution to the U.S. last minute." Sprinkle's talk is to look for ways to "The crocodile was out on the bank, Army Corps of Engineers strongly Claire Mallon, resident, said she'd improve the paths, make them safer, which is always a great sight for visitors, requesting minimal lake releases (no more given herself a tour of the center and estimate costs for the work, and review but what was different this time was that than 800 cubic feet per second in the dry urged others to do the same before vot the original 2003 plan. The firm will also all along its tail and most of its snout was season and 2,800 cubic feet in the rainy ing. "There are no bathrooms out there map the proposed system and related covered with green algae," Denham told season); she said. amenities and obtain public input. It will the council Tuesday. • Decided to ask the Army Corps to Mallon thinks the referendum will pa also develop a database of users including Green algae, which blankets parts of consider changing its plumbing to release "but there may be a split in the comma walkers, joggers, and roller bladers. the wildlife refuge, is blamed on the agri- water from the mid-level of the lake rath- nity," adding, "Many of my friends are Sanibel has 23 miles of paved paths. cultural runoff in the water released from er than the more polluted, sediment-laden going to vote no and they haven't taker Safety is a big issue, especially where the lake to keep the lake from overflow- level at the bottom; the time to go out there." the paths run close to the road, and ing its dikes. • And to spend $17,100 to have Council member Jim Jennings thouc where there are a lot of accesses into Water woes were again on the council Steve Bortone, with the Sanibel-Captiva an inspection would "clear the air" but i shops and businesses. agenda, and three members of the South Conservation Foundation's marine lab, the end voted it down. "I am appalled in the last week hav- Florida Water Management District, track algae blooms in the refuge and continued on page

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He also taught cv sure you should not be able to see the sky However, when it came to dining, of the Democratic Club of the part-time at Northeastern University, pharmacy purchases and banking, fewer W Boston for five years. During the fall, S through the roof and the trees through Islands. He will discuss health care issues , the walls...'* people left the island. and recent changes in Medicare and 1994 he taught Wills, Trusts and Estates Ninety percent of the respondents Medicaid. The meeting, which is open at Naples campus of Edison College said protecting Sanibel's small businesses to the public, will be on Wednesday, in Florida, and during the fall of 1998, | Survey Tells Why was very important and almost as many March 15, 7 p.m., at the Sanibel Public taught philosophy-eEthics at the campus felt the architectural appearance of the Library, 770 Dunlop Road. of Edison Community College in Florida. g Residents Leave island's business corridor was very impor- Edy is a certified elder law attorney He is a member of the Florida Bar tant. and a certified financial planner. He (Real Property, Appellate, International, Sanibel To Shop They cited uniqueness, ambiance and received his AB from Case Western and Elder Law Sections), charm, preserving the island image, and District Court, Southern and Middle by Anne Mitchell Reserve University (Magna Cum Laude. property values as reasons. He then received his EdM from Harvard District of Florida, United States Court of Appeals for 11th Circuit, Cape elighted with a 31 percent With its so-called "locally owned busi- Graduate School of Education. In 1977, ness initiative," the city is trying to help he received his JD from the New England Coral Bar Association, Lee County Bar response rate for a resident sur- Association, Lee County Estate Planning vey about shopping and spending merchants survive these trying times. The School of Law, Boston, Summa Cum D next step is to get feedback from busi- Council, National Network of Estate Laude. Upon graduating from law school, • habits, city council members on Tuesday Planning Attorneys, National Academy of planned to move ahead with their nesses through a series of round table Edy was awarded a scholarship to con- discussions starting in May. tinue his legal studies at the University Elder Law Attorneys, and the Financial efforts to promote a city/business/resi- Planning Association. dent partnership. Part of the plan is also to address "for- of Miami, where he received his LLM in Some 2,221 people returned com- mula retail," and how to protect island Taxation in 1978. In 1994, he received For more information about the pleted surveys out of 7,200 mailed out, businesses from chain restaurants and his MBA from Nova Southeastern Democratic Club of the Islands, call said City Manager Judie Zimomra. She stores. But that's easier said than done. University. Barbara Cooley at 472-8568.* said mailed surveys typically generate 5 to Currently Sanibel is home to 25 chain From 1978 to the present Edy has 8 percent response. businesses, according to Vice mayor been in solo private practice in Florida Zimomra said city leaders are "aware Mick Denham. He wants to cap it at that with his primary office now located in MOAA Meeting that we are at a critical crossroads regard- number. Cape Coral. Prior to practicing law, Edy Planning Director Bob Duffy is draft- aptain Barbara Sisson, USN, ing the future of our town." She noted served as dean of faculty, and profes- U.S.Central Command, will speak decreases in causeway traffic, declines in ing amendments to the land development code. Initial suggestions include requiring Cat theMarch 13 Military Officers the numbers of tourists to Lee County long form applications for commercial Association meeting. Her topic will and, this month — the peak of the high be A Command Brief for CentCom season — "unprecedented levels of units over 2,000 square feet, and setting a maximum size of 5,000 square feet for Operations in the Middle East and the vacancies" around the county. Horn of Africa. The survey revealed that 66 percent any commercial unit. continued on page 58 All present, former, or retired officers, of respondents went grocery shopping spouses, and guests are welcomed by the Sanibel-Captiva Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). The dinner meeting will be Monday, March 13 at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club in the Rassa restaurant. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with the dinner meeting Bath & Body Products following at 7. A Great Place To Be Stranded Part? Soap Favors, Bath Beads & Gifts Reservations may be made by con- tacting Gib Warren (472-3884) or Alex MacKenzie (395-9232) no later than Sunday, March 12. The cost is $32 per 2330 Palm Ridge Rd • Sanibel Island person which includes choice of entree, •BOOKSIGNING salad, dessert, coffee, tax and tip. There th (239) 472-1226 will be a cash THOMAS HOVSNG Tuesday • March 14 10 am-noon ANTIQUE SHOW Author: Thomas Hoving ON SANIBEL MARCH f I & (2 The Curator'; Game The Curator's Game Crystal, Paintings, China, Sterling Silver, Depression Glass, Prints, Orientals, Toys, Master Pieces Objects de Art, Porcelains, Tools, Pottery, A stunning visual game that Elegant Glass, Jewelry, and much more. helps readers enjoy, appreciate Many National Dealers and identify great works of art. Everything Priced to Sell SANIBEL COMMUNITY HOUSE, 2173 PERIWINKLE WAY Cookbooks • Art Books • Travel Books • Children's Books • Nature ADMISSION ONLY $4 • WITH THIS AD $3 Fiction • Non-fiction • Gifts • Cards • Journals • A little bit of everything Expert Crystal Repair Available At Show! 1571 Periwinkle Way • 472-5223 Saturday 10 am - 5 pm A Silver Chest Show by Pete Clapp www.Sanibelbookshop.com »10 - 6 Monday • Saturday »12 - 5 Sunday . Sunday Noon to 5 pm (813)228-0038 I— ______— ______1 - March 11. The Peek has sold Last Chance For Five Chances out in all previous years, and this year looks to be no excep- And Peek At The Unique tion. There are just a few seats left on the air-conditioned buses that will convey excited Peekers on the tour. The tour costs $50, tax-deductible according to IRS rules; call the reservation line, 395-9176 now to reserve your space. All funds raised support the Zonta mission of improving the status of women in transi- tion. Four distinctive and nor- mally inaccessible homes will be opened just for this day: a, secluded and spacious Sanctuary residence that is the backdrop for an extensive collection of contemporary paintings, art . objects and African masks; a colorful and charming cottage, built in 1965, with open views of Sunset Bay; a 3,300 square- foot Japanese themed getaway Patricia Murdoch and her two sons, Preston and that has been lovingly expanded Hudson, of Seattle could not decide so they bought Robert Monk, attorney and Peek at the Unique sponsor, buying a raffle ticket from Carol over 25 years from its original three raffle tickets Simontacchi at Island Nutrition 900 square feet; and a welcom- ing new home that reflects the owners' travels and interests, with influences ranging here are only a few more days left to buy tickets for the raffle, Five Chances from Moorish to Oriental to early American. at the Unique. The drawings for each of the five prizes will take place on the At each stop on the tour, a speaker will focus on one or more fascinating details Tday of Zonta's house tour. Prizes are a unique, hand-woven, large wall hang- connected with the home, then guests are free to wander and explore the many ing by Maria Wohr, The Island Weaver; an 18-carat gold necklace from Congress delights offered. The tour begins and ends at The Schoolhouse Theater on Periwinkle Jewelers; a shelling trip for four with Adventures in Paradise; a $500 shopping Way, with a duration of approximately three hours. Refreshments before the tour are spree at Chico's; and a delightful package from the Sanibel Day Spa. Tickets are included in the ticket price. $10 each are available at McEnroe Gallery, the Island Nutrition Center and from The Zonta Club of Sanibel/Captiva is a service organization of professional women any Zonta club member. Tickets can also be purchased at The Schoolhouse Theater working together to provide hands-on assistance, advocacy and funds to strengthen on March 11, during the tour. Winners do not need to be present. women's lives on the islands, in Lee County and around the world through Zonta Peek at the Unique, the Zonta Club's fifth annual home tour, is coming up fast International.^

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It's our pleasure to profile Tim Vick. As a member of The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company team, Tim helps our clients achieve their wealth management objectives.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE • Before an extensive career as a securities analyst, portfolio manager, and leading authority on value investing, Tim was an award- winning business and investigative journalist in Chicago.

VOLUNTEER WORK • Tim serves as a board member for the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, Tradewinds Rehabilitation Services, and the SERVING YOUR PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Jim and Betty Dye Foundation. & TRUST ADMINISTRATION NEEDS

EDUCATION THE • M.A., Purdue University SANIBEL |p CAPTIVA • B.A., Purdue University TRUST COMPANY DID YOU KNOW . . . Building & Preserving Wealth • Because of his investment expertise, Tim has appeared on CNN and CNBC and has been quoted by the Wall Street Journal, New 2407 Periwinkle Way • Suite 7 York Times, Chicago Tribune, Barron's, Newsweek, Washington Post, Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 and Los Angeles Times. Phone: 239.472.8300 Toll Free: 800.262.7137 Timothy Vick To learn more about our services, please call Tim or any member of Fax: 239-472.8320 Senior Vice President. Investments The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company team. www. sancaptrus tco.com Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (November Sunday worship: 7:45 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Donald A. Fishbume, Rector Churches/ through April), Wednesday 10 a.m. to (abbreviated, informal service The Rev. Suzy Post 1 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. in sanctuary). Worship Services: Temples SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH: 9:00 a.m. (full service with Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m. 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684. Sunday School) Saturdays at 5 p.m. ^ BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor 11:00 a.m. (full service). . Wednesdays at 9 a.m. tj Rabbi Murray Saltzman Ed VanderHey, Associate Pastor Elevators for easy access to sanctuary. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS £p Shabbat Worship Services will be held at Barb Nave, Ministry Pastor Church office open Monday through OF THE ISLANDS: ^ the Sanibel Congregational United Church Tom Walsh, Youth Pastor Friday 472-0497 Meets on Sunday of each month , at 2050 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel every Emily Capan, Children's Director also see www.sanibelucc.org from November through April at the z Friday evening at 8 p.m. Sunday Worship Hours: ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: Sanibel Congregational Church ^ Call 395-3156 for more information, 8:00 a.m. Traditional Service with 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 2050 Periwinkle Way at 7:30 p.m. n CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA: Communion Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, A pot luck is held at a member's home on z 11580 Chapin Lane 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service with Saturday Vigil - 5:30 p.m. the third Sunday of each month. <5 Very Rev. Dr. Robert R. Hansel Kids' Church Sunday Mass - 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. _For more information call 395-3112 or

ary Belle Cooper was born on August 6, 1920, to Wesley Native Mand Lestina (Prather) McCarty in Elwood, Indiana. She passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2006, at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers. Ferragamo Mary Belle grew up in Elwood with her sisters Georgia (Guy) Green, Mildred (Roy) Bassett, and brother Ted, who all have pre-deceased her/ Miu Miu She married her childhood sweetheart, Ralph Cooper, Jr. in 1939. Ralph passed away in November 2005. Dolce & Gabbana She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Elwood and she served the community on its Chamber DOLCEsGABBANA of Commerce and other committees. Peppers While serving the chamber, she chaired a committee that led Elwood to win the national Cleanest Town Achievement Award for the state of Indiana. An award was presented to her and the city by Lady Bird Johnson in 1968. Mary Belle was also mentioned in 1968 edition of Outstanding Civic Leaders of America.

Our E-Mail address is Located at: [email protected] Perwinkle Place • 2075 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel Mon - 6at 395-5353 'til 8 pm 12 Worship services include traditional "•o Elvis Is In services at 8 a.m. with communion, Yard And HAPPY BIRTHDAY 8 10:45 a.m. with choir and contemporary CM The Building service with kids' church at 9 a.m. The Bake Sale O t will be a Starry Starry Night at multi-denominational community church he Guild Ministry Team of Sanibel I Sanibel Community Church on is located at 1740 Periwinkle Way, (next Community Church will be having O ISunday, March 12 at 6 p.m. when to jerry's market). =& Ta yard and bake sale on Saturday, < the Youth Group has its talent show. March 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth Pastor Tom Walsh says, "This Donations will be accepted up to 4 year's event will be amazing. We will have Bible Study p.m. Friday, March 10.^ singing, dancing, comedy, drama and - Elvis. Don't miss it." At Sanibel The Starry Starry Night show also Friends In Service Here serves as a fundraiser for the youth Congregational ministry to help fund teens going on t 10 a.m. on Wednesdays FISH Lines summer trips, mission trips and other March 15, 22 and 29, Dr. Ran ISH maintains a list of medical and events. Youngsters in grades six to 12 Niehoff, senior minister at Sanibel are invited to the weekly and year-round A home-care people who are Congregational United Church of Christ for hire. Client is responsible for youth group every Wednesday from 5 to will lead a Lenten Bible Study on the F making all arrangements with the per- 7 p.m. at Sanibel Community Church. If Lord's Prayer in the church fellowship you have any questions, please call Youth son of their choice. FISH does not make hall (2050 Periwinkle Way). No previous any arrangements, but only provides Pastor, Tom Walsh at 472-2684 ext. 28 experience is required. Bring a Bible if for more information. a list of available personnel. To obtain you have tJ additional information, call 472-0404XJ

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appy "Big 7" to Daniel Arundel KNOW THE FACTS BEFORE YOU VOTE ON APRIL 4TH on Thursday, March 16. You Hare the Pokemon master! Love, (Part Two) Mom, Dad, Christopher, Phillip and Buddy.^ QUESTION: Why is a second pool needed? I think it's an extravagance. ANSWER: A second, smaller pool that has gradual access enables smaller children, the disabled, New Orleans and many seniors to take advantage of such a pool. Some from this group are unable to use the Rec Center's current pool due to the stairs and the water depth. The proposed smaller pool, referred to as Priest To Speak At "zero entry", will not have stairs and one can enter it the same way you walk into the Gulf. The further Saint Michael's you walk in, the deeper the pool gets, to a maximum of four and a half feet. By having this second he Rev. Roger Allen, chaplain of pool, it will allow those wanting to swim laps in the larger pool to do so, while children can play in the the Chapel of the Holy Comforter, TNew Orleans, will speak at 6 p.m. more shallow parts of the second pool and adults exercise at the other end. Having two pools will limit Wednesday, March 15, at Saint Michael the number of scheduling conflicts that exist today at the Rec Center. In addition, the second, smaller and All Angels Episcopal Church, 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. pool will be particularly beneficial to those recovering from health problems. Father Allen is a new priest who min- The ability to adjust the temperature in each pool independently will allow classes in isters in New Orleans on Lakeshore Drive near Lake Ponchatrain and the University the smaller pool for persons with arthritic conditions needing warmer water while lap swimmers can of New Orleans. swim in the larger pool where the temperature could be cooler. The Chapel of the Holy Comforter was one of the few church buildings not to flood six months ago in the wake of QUESTION: Can water exercise be properly accommodated in the new pools? Hurricane Katrina. The church has been open since people were allowed to return to the neighborhood, and the building has ANSWER: Yes. In the larger pool, the depth will start at four feet and gradually rise to six feet been a beacon of hope for worship, relief allowing persons to participate in exercise classes at the water level appropriate to their individual ministries, and more. Allen speaks at 6 p.m. as the second height. The second, smaller pool will range from zero to four and a half feet allowing water aerobics in a series of Lenten Speakers at Saint Michael's. A simple soup and salad sup- as well as other sorts of exercise classes. Also, those unable to get into the larger pool will now be per follows the informal address. able to take exercise classes because of the "zero entry" pool. The following week, three lay people who are continuing to minister to provide Having two pools serves the WHOLE community rather than a small portion of it. housing in the wake of Hurricane Charley on Sanibel's neighbor island, Pine Island, will speak. There will be a public meeting For more information, call Saint Michael's at 472-2173 or visit www.saint- Thursday, March 16th at 10a.m. michaels-sanibel. org. ^ at the Sanibel Public Library.

A "Town Meeting" will also be held at the Sanibel Community Center Our E-Mail address is Thursday, March 30th at 7p.m. [email protected]

Pd. Pol. Adv. paid for by Sanibel Citizens for a Healthy Future, PMB 140, 2402 Palm Ridge Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957 From page 1 packages lined up for the festivities on 13 Sunday evening. Local Artists "Our committee has enjoyed putting THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! a 36-inch square oil on canvas, is a design packages together for our guests to bid on. We hope the bidding is fast and furi- D inspired by the natural beauty of Sanibel and UPDATED to Captiva islands. She. her husband Wes, and ous," said Pumfey Silverglide, co-chair- two of their school-aged children have lived person of this year's event.# on Sanibel since 2000. Painting has always anibel Beauty Salon been a part of her life. She has degrees in / From page 1 WHERE 7J fine art and a graduate degree in print mak- O ing. For 25 years Roberts taught painting, Car Raffle I drawing and art history in the Chicago area O before making her way to Sanibel. $20,000 cash prize. Second prize is ro o Other special items up for auction $2,000 cash; third prize is $1,000 cash. Wfafs Hot o are a children's book party with Helen Only 1.000 tickets will be sold and pro- Ketteman. Ketteman, a noted children's ceeds will support enhanced education pro- 55 years of complete & professional author of 13 books geared to children grams for The Sanibel School. The winner hair & nail care for the entire family. ages five to 10, is a local resident. will be announced at the March 19 Sanibel Terri Jo Myers, a three-time LPGA School Seahorse Festival and you do not Sanibel's First & Finest is now the Newest & Coolest champion and Fort Myers native, has need to be present to win. Get your ticket(s) donated a playing lesson for four. The at Bank of the Islands, The Island Cow, 472-1111 • 395-2022 Sanctuary Golf Club has graciously Sunglasses Internationale, Sanibel Island - agreed to host this lesson. Bookshop, Lucky Dog, Congress Jewelers, Or 472-2468 Who Do We Appreciate! Randy Wayne White, noted author Doc Ford's, Fresh Produce, South Seas and local resident, offers entertaining and Sanibel & Captiva Properties, Century 21 dining for you and your friends at the JB Novelli Internationale, Lazy Flamingo, Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island. and YOLO Watersports on Captiva. WOW! WOW! Island Cinema and Island Pizza have Winner is responsible for tax, title, teamed up to offer a pizza party and pri- registration and delivery of vehicle outside vate movie screening for 50 people. the Fort Myers area. The Sanibel School Paul Mitchell Products These are just a few of the special Fund is a 501(c)3 organization.^

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Billy's Bikes & Segway of Sanibel "*" -a Licensed Tour Operator 1509 Periwinkle Way • 239-472-3620 SCGWRV Authorized Segway Deale CROW Capital Campaign 15 Drawing Support ICO o by Brian Johnson CO s season moves into the homestretch on Sanibel and Captiva, the CROW capital A A3 campaign is in high gear to reach its target of $2.8 million. The o first-ever capital campaign in the ! T p -Arvr c '^ i r^> 1~ Qfory no s sfends TO We re delighted and over- 6-' whelmed by the generosity of the community on Sanibel and around Lee County," said CROW fundrais- ing director Birgie Vertesch. "The kindness and compassion of people (while suplies last, sale items not included) for wildlife is wonderful. We hope Jan Brodbeck and Linda Coons people will continue to support the campaign so we can meet our goal." As veteran fundraisers know, the hardest part of a campaign is the last leg, and so Vertesch and cam- paign chairs Bob Wigley and John Schubert are not letting up in their efforts to get CROW to the $2.8 million mark. "WeVe pleased so many people care about CROW, and we hope even more will come to bat in the coming months," said Wigley. The money will go toward reno- vating and expanding the wildlife hospital, creating a new Education Center, and rebuilding student John Schubert (center) with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Roth

Baby otters Robyn Johnson and PJ Deitschel examine a pelican housing. When the hospital was built in 1980, CROW took care of about 500 patients per year. Now the clinic treats approximately 3,700 of Southwest Florida's injured wildlife patients per year. "Yet'nothing has changed at the clinic except removing a few closets to give the animals more room!" said Vertesch. CROW receives a diverse number of animals, from mammals such as river otters to reptiles such as gopher tortoises. Birds comprise 70 percent of the patient roster, including white pelicans, bald eagles, osprey, great blue herons, egrets, owls, hawks, cormorants and anhingas. Thanks to donations and grant money that came in during the quiet phase of the campaign, the George E. Batchelor Student Housing complex has already been built. During the course of a year CROW houses 42 students from around the world, and up to 12 students at any given time. On March 7 a fundraising party was held at the home of Bill and Jan Brodbeck in The Sanctuary. Bill is a former CROW board member and Jan serves on the commit- tee for the Holly Ball. Future parties are also scheduled later in March at the homes of George and Leone Graham and Dewey and Brenda Tate. Anyone interested in attending these parties to learn more about CROW and make a contribution to the campaign may contact Vertesch at CROW at 472-3644, ext. 5. The campaign has received support in a variety of forms. Chet Smith recently pre- sented CROW with limited edition prints signed by artist Ikki Matsumoto, which will be given as gifts to donors in memory df his wife, Ellen. Ellen Smith was one of the origi- 2075 Periwinkle Place #22 nal founders of PAWS and was a supporter of CROW and the Humane Society. Therfe will be a CROW fundraising event at the Matsumoto Gallery on March 23 at 4 p.m., 'i m 239-472-4206 and Ikki will be present to meet guests and sign artwork.3^ Life, tilly & the Pursuit of Happiness l reflects his commitment to a healthy PURRE and the Girls and Boys Club of to watershed. Land use and land owners lThe Politics and sustainable environment throughout Fort Myers. For information on joining in the upper portion of the watershed Southwest Florida. the club contact Vern Frankwich at395- can have a positive impact on discharges | Of Lake Commissioner Judah will be speaking 7616 or attend this month's meeting. from that watershed, and by retaining the on the policies and politics of the South The Sanibel Island Fishing Club has been water within a watershed, that water may I Okeechobee Florida Water Management District and an active social club for over 20 years on be re-used, not directly discharged to tide. the Army Corpsof Engineers and how the island.^ Agriculture has accepted and imple- I Releases these organizations politically relate to the mented management strategies that use 4. submitted by Charles Sobczak interests of Big Sugar and other special SWFWC technology to improve water use efficien- interest groups in Florida. Since the out- cy and avoid nutrient discharges off-field. 9 I *ulesdaye , break of HABs (Harmful Algae Blooms) However, water demand from the urban I MMarc; h 14, across much of the lower Caloosahatchee Hosts Forum community is increasing. By applying 1 tthhe Sanibel River basin and San Carlos Bay after he Southwest Florida Watershed current knowledge of agricultural hydrol- i Island Fishing Club the freshwater releases during the sum- Council will be hosting a forum on ogy combined with the demands from ' will hold its March mer and fall of 2005, Judah has been Twater quality and agricultural issues the urban community and the needs for monthly meeting. a leading advocate of changing the on Thursday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. at a re-hydrated environment, a number of The meeting will release schedule of freshwater down the the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. water quantity and quality problems may began at 6:30 p.m. Caloosahatchee. He has also suggest- Guest speakers include Ron Hamel of be solved. in the south room ing Big Sugar flood its fields in lieu of Gulf Citrus Growers Association Inc., The timely topic relates to the regional (auditorium) of the dumping the nutrient rich water down and Dr. Ed Hanlon and Dr. Shanjay concerns over water management issues Sanibel Community the Calqpsahatchee. With the rainy sea- Shukla of the University of Florida. within the Kissimmee, Lake Okeechobee, House located at son only months away, these topics are Alice J. Carlson, South Florida Water Caloosahatchee, and Estero Bay basins. 2173 Periwinkle Ray Judah certain to resurface again this coming Management District Governing Board The forum is designed to keep area stake- Way. A short busi- summer. member from Southwest Florida, is holders informed and educated on water- ness meeting will get underway at 7 Anyone interested in the future of scheduled to be included in the discussion shed management options necessary to p.m. and the guest speaker will begin our estuaries and the long-term ramifica- portion of the meeting. better decisions about how to manage his presentation at 7:30. There is no tions of residential developments beneath The topic of discussion includes under- our water resource. admission charge for the event and the the Hoover Dike, in what is currently standing the latest findings regarding The Conservancy of Southwest Florida angling and water quality interested pub- the sugar cane fields of the Everglades storm water impoundments and drain- is located at 1450 Merrihue Drive in lic is cordially invited to attend. Agricultural Area, should attend this age systems and how applying them to Naples. This month's featured speaker meeting. There will be a 30- to 40-min- agricultural lands can be beneficial to The Southwest Florida Watershed will be District #3 Commissioner Ray ute presentation by Commissioner Judah address environmental and supply issues Council, a 501(c)3 organization, is dedi- Judah. Judah has been a Lee County followed by a question and answer peri- in Southwest Horida. Water managers cated to protecting, conserving, manag- Commissioner since 1988 and represents od. All members of PURRE, SCCF and must manage the land properly. All water ing and/or restoring the land and water the Iona/McGregor area as well as Fort START are cordially invited to attend this issues should be addressed at the water- resources of the Caloosahatchee and Big Myers Beach, Estero and Bonita Springs. free and very informative presentation. shed level, and one way to implement Cypress watersheds to meet the econom- He is both a biologist and a marine biolo- that process is to work with landowners/ ic, natural and cultural needs for this and The Sanibel Island Fishing Club meets operators within a particular watershed. gist, and for his consistent stand on envi- monthly through season and sponsors succeeding generations. ronmentally friendly development, Judah several group outings as well as lending Options for water management that For more information, visit www. has won numerous awards and designa- support for various fishing related chari- address urban, agricultural, and environ- swfwc.org on the tions over the years. His voting record ties and organizations such as START, mental concerns will vary from watershed ANNOUNCING ANEW ADDITION TO OUR DELICIOUS LUNCH MENU. WORKS OF ART

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MYERS NEWS PRESS With inordinate patience Matthys has Piano Bar • Private Parties 2761 West Gulf Drive recorded images of mollusks, their habits, Ample Parking Adjacent to Nutmeg Village movements, defense mechanisms and reproduction. As a doeent for The Bailey- Sanibel -472-1141 Matthews Shell Museum shedeveloped www.RivieraOfSanibel.com / a video for use with gifted high school students. Upon review of this video, Mollusks in Action, the director of the museum, Jose Leal, integrated it into the museum's dailey program schedule. It now plays six times a day. To top off her success, in 2003 her video was pre- sented at the prestigious Conchologists of America convention. As residents of Oregon, Matthys and her husband, Ken, have collected shells on both coasts. They have also shelled in Biaha de Kino on the Sea of Cortez, Margarita Island off the northern coast of Venezuela and most recently in the From the shores of the Riviera Philippines. The video of their Philippine to the Gulf Coast of Sanibel, enjoy Northern exploits has recently been accepted for Italian Cuisine & Mediterranean Specialties 28 SCCF Hosts Party 8 o CM To Recognize Volunteers o he Sanibel-Captiva Conservation < Foundation honored its volunteers Tfor their valuable contributions made during the past year, at BIG ARTS c/i on Wednesday, March 1. Jayne and Brian Baker of Jayne's Victorian Garden catered a reception for the volunteers. Wally Kain, volunteer Hammerhead carpenter and board mem- ber, welcomed the group as the "brains and muscle" of the foundation. Executive Director Erick Lindblad thanked the group and said, "You've created a unique environment at the foundation." Various individuals were recognized at Conservation Foundation staff performed At the Foundation for the the event. Volunteer coordinators who volunteers were introduced included Beverly Ball, sea turtle conservation coordinator; Sam give time to various 3,000 hours - Tim Gardner; 4,000 Landry, Captiva sea turtle coordina- George Vernay, right, received an award for 30 years of service committees and who hours - Harry Bertossa and Dee Fulk; tor; Tory and Bill Burch, island east end as a volunteer at the foundation from Executive Director Erick serve on the board 5,000 hours - Fran Cameron; 8,000 volunteer sea turtle walker coordinators; Lindblad of trustees were also hours - Beverly Ball; 12,000 hours Sheilah Morley, Nature Shop manager; recognized. - Sam Landry and 13,000 hours - Dean Dean Skaugstad, Hammerhead carpentry Watershed Adventures, the bird counts Volunteers who Skaugstad. crew manager; Fran Cameron, shop and and bird walks, and the Nature Shop. received service awards for the cumulative Volunteers who received awards for office volunteer coordinator; and Gwenda In wildlife and habitat management, vol- number of hours they have served were years of service were as follows: 10 years Hiett-Clements, membership coordinator. unteers work in shore bird monitoring, as follows: - Martha Siders, Joe Giattini, Cynthia Melissa Upton, educator and Nature Weeds and Seeds, sea turtle monitor- 1,000 hours-Rodney Alexander, Gibson, Marge Keller, Charlotte Kowitch, Center manager at the foundation, intro- ing and land acquisition. In operations Paul Andrews, Renee Budke, Bill Burch, .and Candi Mather; 15 years - Ann duced volunteers who have dedicated of the foundation's physical plant the Nancy Clark, Maggie Graham, Gwenda Bruning; and 30 years as a Hammerhead themselves to the many projects run Hammerheads handle carpentry work, Hiett-Clements, Art Hirtreiter, Linda - George Vernay. by thefoundation. Services provided fall and volunteers keep the trails in good Sturgis, and Bill Wollschlager; 2,000 After the awards, foundation staff into various categories including educa- shape. Office volunteers work in finance, hours - Armand Ball, Sandy Bordiuk, performed their rendition of At the tion with volunteers involved in Captiva legacy programs and public relations with Judi Daugherty, Bill Hillebrandt, Candi Foundation to the tune of On Top of Cruises, trail guides, the Butterfly House, writing and photography. Volunteers who Mather, Marge Meek, George Vernay; Old Smokey. A Toast and Roast of Our

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Orchid Society on Monday, March 20, Summer Care 1:30 p.m. at the Sanibel Library. In Beverly Ball was recognized for 5,000 hours addition, Jim Monroe will discuss his of volunteer work with the foundation's sea For Orchids orchid stamp collection. turtle program Anyone with orchid questions or an ill Discussion orchid that needs diagnosis is invited to Our E-Mail address is ob and Anna Busch, owners of bring their plants to the meeting during [email protected] Marilyn's Exotic Orchids in Fort show and tell. Orchid Society members Myers will speak on Summer Care are also invited to participate in a month- B ly orchid show. Ribbons are awarded for Orchids - While Here or Away at the next meeting of the Sanibel Captiva for best hybrid and best species orchid. Members are free, guests $2.50.^

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—•&*»' Alex Ross of the New Yorker ? String Quartet To magazine wrote, "The St. Lawrence are remarkable not simply for the quality of § Perform At Music their music making, exalted as it is, but for the joy they take in tfie act of con- * Festival nection." For their SMF premiere, they o t. Lawrence String Quartet, (SLSQ) will perform Mozart's String Quartet in C Canada's adventurous and award- D Major K. 575; Ravel's String Quartet winning ensemble, excels in eso- in F Major; and Beethoven's String S Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp Minor Op. teric chamber music, while always bring- 131. CO ing the music back down to earth. The Q quartet will make their Sanibel Music Tickets may be purchased by mail Festival debut Saturday, March 18, at or phone and are available at Bailey's i 8 p.m. at the Sanibel Congregational General Store, Macintosh Books and CO Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way. Paper and Sanibel Island Bookshop. SMF Having walked on stage together more 20th Anniversary T-shirts and tickets than 1,600 times in the past 16 years, are available at Needful Things, 1995 the quartet has established itself among Periwinkle Way, 472-5400. For informa- the world-class chamber ensembles of tion and a detailed brochure, contact the its generation. In 1992, they won both festival's hotline at 336-7999 or visit the the Banff International String Quartet Web site www.sanibelmusicfestival.org. Competition and Young Concert Artists The Sanibel Music Festival, an island auditions, launching them on a perform- tradition, celebrates its 20th consecutive ing career that has brought them across season of bringing outstanding repertoire North and South America, Europe and St. Lawrence String Quartet and artists during the month of March. Its Asia. mission is to present classical music of the According to the highest standard at affordable prices and Chronicle, the ensemble "plays with to promote the careers of young artists unabated energy and rhythmic drive." through performance opportunities.^ The foursome - Geoff Nuttall and Barry Shiffman, violinists; Lesley Roberston, violist; and Christopher Costanza, cellist - have been involved in numerous inven- tive collaborations, including a 2003 Our E-Mail address is project with the renowned Pilobolus Dance Theatre, which premiered at [email protected] Stanford University.

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Mastersingers HORRIFYING he Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida will be the beneficiary of proceeds from a concert given by the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers Ton March 31. The Mastersingers, accompanied by members of the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra will present Felix Mendelssohn's moving and powerful VEGETARIANS oratorio, Elijah, at the First Christian Church in Fort Myers. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The food bank is the fifth charitable recipient in five years to benefit from a Mastersingers concert. Nancy Cobb Lippens, artistic director of the Mastersingers, will conduct the con- SINCE 1995 cert which will include soprano Donna Holden, mezzo soprano Martha Smith, tenor Darren Anderson and baritone Wes Moore. The Mastersingers designate one concert each season as a benefit for a charity. Last year proceeds of the concert went to the Tsunami Relief Fund to assist survivors FRIDAY NIGHTS of the December 2004 tsunami in Indonesia. In the Southwest Florida service area of continued on page 34 FEATURING PAUL VENTURA AND LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR 7-1 1PM

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Music Festival Joyce Yang "It's his past June, Joyce Yang, 19, the youngest of the participants the service Tin the 12th Van Cliburn Piano Competition, was awarded the Silver Medal. On Tuesday, March 14, Yang will bring her brilliant playing to the Sanibel Music Festival, at 8 p.m. at the Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way. "The newest star on the piano hori- zon ... Yang is destined to figure on the world's music scene for decades to come," stated the Fort Worth Star- Telegram about her winning perfor- mance. Her Sanibel concert is sponsored by Christine S. Johnson. Born in Seoul, Korea, Yang received her first piano lessons at age four.,By age 10 she had entered the Korean National Conservatory. In 1997, Yang moved to the United States to begin studies at the prc-college division of the Juilliard School ••'•:.y • )l Music in New York. Two years later, she was invited to perform at a benefit concert with the Juilliard Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Slatkin. Her victory at the Philadelphia Orchestra's Greenfield Competition for students led to her debut with that orchestra at the Academy of Musi when she was just 13. Yang will perform Bach's Overtu&s in the French Style, BWV 831; Carl Vine's Sunata No. 1; Nicolas Medtner's Sonata Reminiscenza, Op.38, No.l; Chopin's Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brilliante in E-flat Major Op. 22; and Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No.6. Tickets may be purchased by mail or phone and are available at Bailey's General ie heart pfSani6eC, Store, Macintosh Books and Paper and Sanibel Island Bookshop on Sanibel. SMF 20th Anniversary T-shirts and tickets are available at Needful Things, 1995 Periwinkl< new friends are formed, Way,472-5400. For information and a detailed brochure, contact the festival's hotline at 336-7999 or visit www.sanibelmusicfestival.org.# andoCdfriends meet. and Bette Midler. He has conducted for is a Tramp, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Symphony Marvin Hamlisch, Roberta Flack, and Sunny Side of the Street and more. Michael Feinstein, and led such orches- This is the final Pops concert of the Welcomes Big tras as the Boston Pops, The London 2005-06 Series. Individual tickets are Symphony and The National Symphony. $15 to $43. For more information or to Band Sounds Berkowitz is paired with super song- purchase tickets, call the Symphony box is FREE CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS bird, Lynn Roberts, who critic Rex Reed office at 418-1500.* Of Berkowitz touts by saying, "Lynn Roberts sings like an angel... a tiling of pure beauty." She MONDAY, MARCH 13 -11 AM 70 And Roberts has the distinction of being the only gal SHELL CRAFT to have sung with "superstar bandlead- O ers" such as Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, ' / cind more lecently, Doc Severe-risen, of Fabric • Beads • Rubber namping V The Tonight Show. [email protected] 1620 Periwinkle Way • 472-2893 Music for the evening will include such •/ Heart of the Islands, Sanibel pieces as a Sinatra film suite, a Doris Day melody, plus big band favorites The Lady Open Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 5 pm S" S"

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535 Tarpon Bay Road (Baileys Center) LOCATED IN THE OLPE SANIBEL SHO?FES 472-1701 34 Teaming up with Charly Raymond and his band are the Apple Blossoms who The Sounds Of Harry James And The restore the look, style and harmonies of the Andrews Sisters for a revival of the origi- nal bands spectacular sounds. Andrew Sisters At Broadway Palm Tickets are $42 for dinner and the show and $25 for show only seats. Reserve your tickets today by calling (239) 278-4422 or stop by the box office located at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.2^

From page 31 Concert To Benefit Food Bank the Harry Chapin Food Bank (HCFB), 110,000 people live in poverty and too often miss meals or experience hunger. Each month, working with partner agencies, the food bank provides about 250,000 pounds of nutritious canned, boxed, fresh, frozen, and prepared food to 50,000 needy people in Southwest Honda. The past two hur- ricane seasons have seriously depleted resources of the food bank and the concert will provide much needed funds. The story of the prophet Elijah has stirred and inspired people for almost 3,000 years. Not only is this story filled with numerous dramatic and miraculous events, but the oratorio reveals a character of courage, integrity and faithfulness. In the century and a half since the work was written, Elijah has been one of the most frequently per- formed choral works in Western concert halls and churches. For tickets, call 540-7027.^

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I especially •lues bantlb in thi: world with very enjoyed Willie, (Jason Foures) a member 11 inny, ver\ Icniiniit musk -great of the press, representing a fictional ' Hies and spicv-hol IvrkV paper Sands Times. When I told him I S>43, Schein Performance Hall was a member of the press too, he said 'That's fine, but remember I'm the only . tonsorrd h\ BICAKTS Uppity Blues Gak: Dixie Bcwdvn, Libln one who can take pictures." • idanson, lt;m Ely, Ueborjh Id Corn', Rohnrid I'lhthd, ,'cjn lurnt-y, ,md I chatted with the playwright prior to the show and she told me she woke up one morning with the plot in her head, complete with characters and props. She Mon. March 13 I Ita Sex ietv prosems Genghis B/ueS .1999) did some research on poisonous plants Joe Myers as Bertram the waiter in A 8 P.M. FILM Lijoy two truly great stories: the one in the film and to add intrigue to the play and then she Teatime Travesty the one about the making of the film as told by showed it to Wende Gilmore with Out of Kelic. Both stories are unpretentious, earnest, and the Box Productions. The rest is history. to the hilt in tea-time attire. In fact the •ispirational. During the show the audience is playwright's dress was made from old ^5, Schein Performance Hall served a four course Royal Tea or High lace curtains. Nienhous told me, "I did my Tea, if you prefer. It consists of cold Scarlet thing." cucumber soup, blueberry sourcream As the plot unravels we learn Wed. March 15 Blue Skies Concert Series. scones, pecan chicken salad along with Penelope has a lover that her mother dis- 1 ree concert. Grilled hot dogs, chips, and soda - available for $3 honey ham and jack cheese tea sand- approves of and Fern has an ax to grind wiches, accompanied by spinach and with Lucretia. Mellicent is a disgruntled artichoke dip in a phyllo cup and dilled employee of Lydia's. Of course, someone in part by The lohn and Deborah La Corce f ncfou nwnt Fund ,v shrimp salad in a pastry cup. Dessert • • >rt of The Lwcrne and Bill Phillips Endowment Campaign. dies. After swallowing a glass of cham- is mini white chocolate bread pudding, pagne the victim staggers through the tea outrageous brownie bites and lemon curd room and drops dead. Now we wait to 3 P.M. FILM i ilm Society Wednesday .Matinee presents Match Point (2005) mousse tartlet. Yum! Food was catered by find out who did it. I'm not about to tell 1 >irected by Woody Allen and starring Scarlett Johansson, The Flying Pig Catering Company. you. lonathan Rhys-Myers, and Brian Cox. Island Cinema, followed by Now, to the play. There are eight Admission to A Teatime Travesty is dinner and discussion al The Bean of Sanibel. Movie $5 characters and they all do a great job. $49, a bit pricey, but worth every penny. 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t Realtor* VIP Realty Group, Inc. (239) 472-5187 Ext. 238 (800) 553-7338 Email: susan@isel!sanibeS.com 1560 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel island, Florida 33957 Series vs. Atlanta. He went 3 for 4, Twins made a leaping catch off the plexiglass i Sanibel Rental to rob Ron Gant of an extra-base hit and Organization became the ninth player to end a World Series game with a home run on the final Saddened pitch off Charlie Leibrandt in the 11th THE ISLANDS' FIRST AND MOST inning to force Game Seven. DEPENDABLE RENTAL SERVICE By Death Of The 10-time All-Star, six-time Gold SeryingSanibel & Captivafor 20 years Glove Award winner and five-time Silver Contractor & Homeowner Equipment Available Slugger Award winner had his career cut short when he awoke with blurred vision Cribs • Playpens • 30"X39"Rollaway he entire Minnesota Twins orga- caused by glaucoma, on the morning of Porta Cribs • High Chair • Car Seat • Booster Seat nization is saddened by the loss of March 28, 1996. He was later forced Small Strollers • Large Strollers • Twin Stroller Twins great Kirby Puckett. jogging Stroller • Bed Rail • Child Gate T to announce his retirement on July 12, Puckett, 45, passed away Monday, Beach Umbrella • Beach Lounge • Beach Chair 1996 due to irreversible damage to the March 6, due to complications resulting retina in his right eye. He retired as the . We Rent TVs, VCRs & Microwaves from a stroke suffered on Sunday morn- Kirby Puckett Twins' All-Time leader in hits (2,304), DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE ing, March 5, at his home in Scottsdale, Illinois, Puckett became an All-Arrierican doubles (414), total bases (3,453), at-bats Conveniently Located at 2246 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Square Arizona. (7,244) and runs (1,071). 472-5777 or 472-3900 After being transported to Scottsdaie at Calumet High School in Chicago. Memorial Hospital, Puckett was airlifted After playing one season at Bradley Besides his endless on-field accom- to Scottsdale Osborne Hospital, where University, Puckett enrolled at Triton plishments, Puckett was also one of he underwent neurosurgery. Following Junior College. In the summer of 1981, the game's greatest community leaders the surgery he was transported to St. he was spotted playing in the Illinois and was given Major League Baseball's Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Collegiate League by , the Roberto Clemente Man of the Year TERRY SEE Award in 1996. He was elected to TENNIS PROFESSIONAL Phoenix. Twins' assistant farm director. When the January phase of the 1982 draft arrived, the National Baseball Hall of Fame on "This is a sad day for the Minnesota the first ballot in 2001, becoming the Twins, Major League Baseball and base- the Twins made Puckett the third player selected in the first round. He was signed third-youngest living electee in baseball ball fans everywhere," Twins owner Carl history (behind and Lou Pohlad said. "Eloise and I loved Kirby by scout Ellsworth Brown. Can Handle Considered by many to be the greatest Gehrig). He had his number 34 formally deeply. Kirby's impact on the Twins retired by the Twins on May 25, 1997, organization, State of Minnesota and Twin ever, "Puck" was baseball's jewel All Your for 12 incredible seasons. His story was was selected to the Twins' 40th Season upper Midwest is significant and goes Anniversary All-Time Team in 2000 well beyond his role in helping the Twins about being a hero from day one, when he became the ninth player in history to and was inducted into the Twins' Hall of Tennis Needs. win two World Championships. A tre- Fame on August 12, 2000. mendous teammate, Kirby will always be collect four hits in his first game, May remembered for his never-ending hustle, 8, 1984 at California. The dramatic Puckett is survived by his daughter Cell: 239-851-6663 infectious personality, trademark smile entrance proved to be just the first of Catherine, son Kirby, Jr., and his fiancee and commitment to the community. many heroic performances leading up Jodi Olson and her son Cameron.^ CERTIFIED PTR & USPTA There will never be another 'Puck'." to his most shining moment on October CERTIFIED STRINGER Born, March 14, 1960 in Chicago, 26, 1991 during Game Six of the World What's your property worth? ANISH CAY Real Estate is... For up-to-the-minute information on island real estate «j» Visit www.SanibelProperty.com And click on Newsletter

South Seas WOW! Rarely offered beachfront penthouse with three bedrooms and three baths. Excellent Jusl one of several condos rental income opportunity. sold by Ron Smiley, the Island's Condo Specialist! ...EAST ENDGULF FRONT Offered at $1.3 million Ron helps buyers find • Fully Furnished 2 bedroom 2 bath • Great Rental opportunity the right condo on Listing price $950,000 Sanibel and Captiva. Call 1-866-8467 Enter code 8090 Near Beach & Lake Front Lovely ground level home with three bedrooms and ..Eric Pfeifer CRS GRI three baths, plus private pool. Realtor", Broker-Associate Located off West Gulf Drive. www.SunnySanibel.com 239-472-5187 (x259) Won't last long! www.ronmsmiley.com 800-553-7338(x259) Cell: 239/565-1712 • viprealty.com Virtual Tours /H a-.^f^ingfast. We need more listing* For a free, no-obligation Toll Free: 800/233-8829 and detailed 1VXT information available at i e-mail us atJ?galEsiate@SanibelI rvperty.com or call * www SunnySanibel.com :'¥^.;^^tbel Property Team 1 'K:-^;.: ;..\ $88-936-3962 Ron Smiley Wendy Humphrey : Sally Davies \i credited Buyer's Representative " - . (239)691-3319 ' ' [email protected] REALTORS' Encore Fish House Trip he Fish and Fish Houses program, T a popular boat trip, will be offered again on Saturday, March Celebration 11, by the Sanibel- Captiva Conservation Foundation. There are a limited number of spaces available for this voy- age through Pine Island Sound. Playtime, one of Captiva Cruises' vessels, will leave the dock at 9 a.m. headed toward Demere Key, Captiva Rocks and North Captiva Island. Research infor- mation about blue crabs and sea trout will be interspersed with stories from 200 years of fishing One of the few fish houses remaining in Pine Island Sound in this area. Passengers Sanibel/Captiva Islands will be able to get a closer view of the iconic fish houses that were once used to store ice and house commercial The nationwide signature event fishermen and are now used as weekend retreats. The boat will stop at Barnacle Phil's for lunch and on the return trip, peek into the for the American Cancer Society new pass cut by Hurricane Charley. A return to the dock is expected by 2:30 p.m. The trip is $45 for members of the foundation and $70 for non-members, and does not include lunch. Just a dozen spaces remain for this encore boat excursion. Reservations must be made by calling the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation April 7 & 8, 2006 before 4 p.m. on Friday, March 10. This charter is not part of Captiva Cruises' regular offerings. The trip leader is Kristie Anders, foundation education director.2^ • Join the list of sponsors • Sign up your team Room For Only 6 More Teams 6th Annual • Volunteers please contact: Margarethe 395-0111

A Fun Family Evening Featuring Local Talent Adults $10 Kids 10 and under FREE with an Adult Proceeds Benefit Local Charities Supported by the performers Get Tickets For information, please contact: at BIG ARTS 395-O9OO Jessica Boles at 936.1113 ext. 120 This Single Performance Always Sells Out or Joan Phillips at 936.1113 ext. 116 Get Tickets Early arch 18 It's about being a community 8:OO at BIG that takes up the fight. i4 Seahorse Festival Set For March 19

he Annual Seahorse Festival, a major fundraiser for the PTA, will be held at The Sanibel School on Sunday, March 19 from noon to 4 p.m. T Admission to the popular family event will be $10 and that fee will inlcude all children's games and activities. Wesley Fay, the chair of the Seahorse Festival, has set up a day the kids are expected to love. There will be a bounce house, laser tag, obstacle course, kiss a pig contest, and live pig races. "It's not only an exciting day that the children look forward to all year, but the money goes to the PTA and you can't do enough for the teachers - Sanibel has phe- nomenal teachers who do so much for our kids," said Fay. "And we also want all the CAPTIVA SHORES

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visitors to the island to know they are welcome to the Seahorse Festival — it's an event for everyone." A silent auction, coordinated by Kathleen Wolter, will have a wide variety of gifts Gulf to Bay location on Captiva's most popular stretch of beach. and travel packages. The meals will be provided by Rassa Steaks & Seafood from The Dunes. During the Seahorse Festival the winner of the Sanibel School Fund car raffle Enjoy bay views from this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse. will be announced. Captiva Shores features an ample boat dock. A perfect location for One of the featured moments will be the opening of a real time capsule, which canoeing, kayaking, shopping & restaurants. Short stroll to the beach. was unearthed during the construction of the new Sanibel School. New island mom Jennifer McSorley is running the time capsule opening, and will take over as chair of $920,000 the festival next year. "There will be an auctioning opportunity to be the one who opens it," said McSorley. "The contents will be displayed at the Media Center at The Sanibel School Call Sharon Today! for the year, and then it will be reburied." The school will match the contents of the capsule with modern counterparts. For 849-9121 example, an old newspaper, if included, will be matched by a current newspaper. 472-3001 - Office For more information about the Seahorse Festival, call The Sanibel School at 472-1617.*

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• • ' - -•--.. u ' do NOT require you to live in beach on a quiet Old Island street, being sold as is. Island, is a beautiful oversized homesite urth tall palm The lot is nice with grass and some mature trees. The trees Its a very short walk to the pristine Gulf of Mexico Beach at the North end ot Sanibel This property will The Sanctuary. For those memberships house needs a bit of TLC, but has a new roof, and is afford its new owner a beach home in one of Sanibel's a great location for the price for the right buyer. truly "Old Island" locations Surrounded bv lovely homes sold by April 1st, SLI will pay $485,000 with a walking easement to Dmkm's Bavou. It's just a short stroll to several fine restaurants and grocery, and just over the bridge to Captiva Island Sanibel Living at its Finest! your first year dues and food allowance $589,000 (a SAVINGS of approximately $11,000). THINKING OF SELLING? CALL ME FOR PROVEN SUCCESS! For more information, please call ^MARSHA CLIFFORD HELPING BUYERS AND SELLERS ON THE ISLANDS SINCE 1982 Steve Cochlan at 312-759-2600. 239-472-2311 • 800-388-2311 • 239-472-2902 MRC of the island* #10 RE/J^X AGENT IN FLORIDA 9/02 ,\car Utadv J\a/ Wcji hCuiatuh nr/tfJi, SfrssAl f at TiuftrrKJtJjrj NEW LISTING? a to

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• Fully furnished - great location • Fantastic unit, pets allowed MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE • Great rental potential • Pool and racquetball courts • $669,900 (2600320) • $669,000 (2600288) Kevin Cotter • 472-5187 239 Rose Dakos • 472-5187 x 233 MLS Begchview Beachview Men's Nifty Niners he results of the Nifty Niners four- Women's Golf Golf Association person combined low net match •- by Bea Maggio by Ed O'Neil Theld on March 2 are as follows: First place: Virginia Banks, Joan hen Wednesday, March 1 wonder drug to cure your golf ills Crimmins, Mary Tobin and Judy Maurer, dawned, it was time for the and ward off demons? 127. Wmembers of the Beachview A -It's already here.and it's called a Second place: Mary Lou Mulvey, Julie Women's Golf Association to make two-scramble. O'Neill and Marilyn Bigelow, 131. amends for the errors they committed How many times have you launched Third place: Jeannie Lindman, Kay the previous week during the first round an errant drive or hit a horrible iron shot Wightman, Sue Norpell and Mary Lou of the Championship Tournament. The off the heel of the club and envied the Tecklenberg, 135. second round, they told themselves, was A Flight winner, Ginny O'Neil (left) with run- blast your partner just hit? Birdies: Joan Crimmins and Julie definitely going to be better. ner-up Betty Puff. The Beachview Men's Golf association O'Neill. The drive on the sixth hole that went members, saving their strength for the Chip-ins: Joan Crimmins and Judy out of bounds into someone's backyard annual two-day tussle against The Dunes, Maurer.^ last Wednesday was going to go straight held a scramble for two March 4. down the fairway. That chip to the green This is the tournament where both 7 on the third hole that required a five-foot partners drive, both hit from the best putt was now going to nestle just inches drive and continue with both hitting until Dunes Men s Golf from the pin. This time no ball would the ball is holed. The ideal is to have a he results of the Dunes Men's Golf dare to go into the water. Some suc- partner who will hit good shots when you Association match held on March ceeded in making that little round ball go goof. Implied is your promise to do the T1 are as follows: where they wanted it to go and some did same once in a while. President's Cup not. Dave Bugby and Jerry Mader really Champion: Jerry Muench, 130 In the 18-hole A flight, the most suc- got the idea. They registered a slick 47.4 Runner-up: Jim Bradford, 133 cessful player was straight shooter from net for 18 holes to win this game. Vice President's Cup Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Shirley Mackay who B Flight winner Ginger Banks (right) with They needed to be sharp, because vet- Champion: Jerry Nichols, 126 took first place with a two-day total of runner-up Barbara Mulka eran Dick Grant and Cort Meader were Runner-up: Bruce Noble, 129 171. Second place went to newcomer in hot pursuit with a 47.6. Third went Governor's Cup from Illinois Louise Clark who posted a went to new league member Debbie to John Linden and Dan Seaward, who Champion: Dan Alton, 130 177. Smith who hails from Maine. Nancy teamed for a respectable 50.2.^ Runner-up: Roy Brodersen, 132 Just two strokes behind her with a Carlile, another veteran of the ladies Treasurer's Cup 179 to take third place was veteran league, took third place with a 207. Champion: Jack Strothman, 124 league member Diane Metz. In the nine-hole A flight, top honors Runner-up: Norm Henning, 125 & The B flight 18-hole winner with a went to long time member and former 189 was Kansas City's gift to Sanibel, president of the ladies league, Ginny Cecilia Olsson. Second place with a 195 O'Neil who posted a two-day total of 94. Another former league president and longtime member, Betty Puff, took sec- ond place with a 107. Third place with a BLIND PASS 110 went to Linnea Sadd. First place in the nine-hole B flight was captured by Ginger Banks with a two- NEW LISTING day total of 104. Barbara Mulka's 114 SOUTH SEAS RESORT was good for second place while Carol House finished third with a 123. Chip ins and Birdies for February, 2006 are as follows: Birdies February 1: Diane Metz - Hole 7 and 15 Debbie Smith - Hole 17 '• Jose Baden - Hole 7 and 17 Louise Clark - Hole 17 Nancy Ruedig - Hole 7 February 8: Marilyn Humphries Hole 7 and 15 Nancy Carlile - Hole 18 February 2: Louise Clark Hole 7 One of the best locations in the Shirley Mackay Hole 9 Chip-ins complex, this unit is very close to the February 1: Sally Gillett Hole 14 and pool and tennis courts. Being sold 16 2611 BEACH VILLA completely furnished, a great rental Shirley Mackay Hole 10 and 18 Nancy Stell Hole 9 property or just for your enjoyment! Nancy Ruedig Hole 7 Enjoy Fantastic Sunset Views from this Jean Reed Hole 4 2-bedroom/2-bath Beach Villa! Kathy Krause Hole 4 • Completely Remodeled Call Judy Reddington for details on February 8: Nancy Stell Hole 14 • Rental Program these great properties and more! 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36' ' Just one of several condos sold by Ron Smiley, the Island's Condo Specialist! Ron helps buyers find the right condo on Our Experienced Staff Will Help You Coordinate Delivery While You're Hem or Away Sanibel and Captiva. LAKSE SELECTION CE WICKEE & RATTAN QUALITY PRODUCTS FROM: CARLTON, CAPRIS, LANE, FLEXSTEEL, SUMMIT DESIGN, DOUGLAS, QUALITY WICKER, SEA WINDS, SIMMONS, RESTONIC, BODY REST, REBW0OD, FOREST DESIGN, SHAW, PATIO DESIGN AND MORE. www.ronmsmiley.com MONDAY - FR1OAY 9*6 SJ^TUIIIIAY f ^ SilNP W 1 *3 Cell: 239/565-1712 EASY TO FIND Toll Free: 800/233-8829

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Remodeled Sanibel Arms West walk- Pointe Santo 2 bedrm w/den, new out, right on beach, solid income- top-to-bottom, in demand rental, producer - $), 100,000 furnished income = $50-60K/yr- $999,000

Cleared lot in Gulf Shores, on cul-de- Residential lot on golf course 4 bedrm overlooks lake to Dunes golf Top-floor west view at Sand Pointe, sac & bordering waterway, nearby viewing 13th hole, sunny west back course. Pool, porches, office, wood great room has vaulted ceilings, beach access too - $474,000 exposure, l/3+acre-$399,900 fioors, & many upgrades - $899,000 well-established rental - $849,000

Build on this Island Woods lot, Crown Colony 3-bedrm carriage On waterway in Beachview Country View of beach & gulf from den & convenient mid-island location, home, views golf course & nature, Club, 3 bedrms w/family room & balcony at large top-floor Kings community pool & tennis - $389,000 close to island - $399,000 pool, walk to beach - $799,000 Crown 2 bedrm - $749,000 furnished

From this east-end Sanibel Shores Double lot in Belle Meade, on sandy Rare I bedrm condqat Point Santo, Top-floor end-unit at Loggerhead single-family home lot, the beach is lane, room for a large single home view of beach - $691^000 furnished, Cay, high ceilings, open/up3ared just up the street - $374,000 with pool - $299,900 w/rental income & this pool kitchen, & gulf view- $699,000 BIG ARTS/lsland Cinema BEACHVIEW SPECIALIST Wednesday Matinee: Match Point Dave Boyce welcomes your visit to Sanibel's most loved by Priscilla Friedersdorf and beautifully decorated 3 Bedroom+ Den+ Greatroom atch home, at 829 Pyrula. IWlli /f Point, 1 vl the final film in the BIG ARTS series of Academy Award Contenders, will be shown at the Island Cinema on Wednesday, March 15, at 3 p.m. Immediately following the film there will be dis- cussion and an informal dinner at The Bean with wine served for this special event, compliments of BIG ARTS. During "The Ashlar" the dinner, JR . Model Open Daily - 829 Pyrula from 12-6pm Pascall, director of the Film Society, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers and Scarlett Johansson will announce the Our most popular home has an open area design winners of the Academy Award Contest sponsored by BIG ARTS and the Island Sun featuring split bedrooms, gorgeous views of the golf and award the prizes. course and Sanibel River, 4 car garage and bonus Tickets can be purchased for $5.50 in advance from BIG ARTS or immediately space fop w>rfiifttM^reation room. prior to the showing at the Island Cinema box office. Reservations for the film and din- ner at The Bean are advised and can be made by calling 395-0900.^ One hoihe is completed arid ready for you or you can choose from our 4 remaining building Sites, Prices start at $1,595,000; Call DavelBoyce today at 239/850-6669. Before You Look, Qhwugh Snntalla&Oto Call Sanibel Brooke!

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Customers at the Rotary hospitality booth submitted by Shirley Jewell he Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva A fair-goer looks at paintings at one of the booths Arts & Crafts Fair last month Twas a huge success. Fine weather brought out record breaking crowds to the two-day fair. We would like to thank sponsors, The News-Press, Radio Station 106.31, Bank of the Islands and Tween Canal-Front pool home. Waters Inn; participating artists and craft- Three bedrooms, two baths, ers; Allen Myers, fair chairman; and the Rotary Club members that worked on this great room with fireplace. fundraising event. Proceeds of this years $1,145,000. fair will go to local scholarship funds, The Sanibel School and Rotary International John Carney, Rotary President, left with Jack Luiszer Janie Frese [email protected] projects.^ 239-472-2311 • 800-338-2311 ReMax of the Islands

Sanibel Sunset - #210... $1,695,000. Tarpon Beach - #302... $875,000. Sanibel Arms West - #K7... $649,000 Spacious 3-Bedroom/2-Barh condo Cyprina Beach - Unit 10... $829,000 This direct Gulf front, 2-Bedroom/ New listing! This 2-Bedroom/2 Bath Spacious 3-Bedroom/2.5-Bath is boasts views of the Gulf. Open 2-Bath condominium offers under condo has a large lanai and boasts porches off of the master and guest beautifully furnished by Robb & building parking and storage. Gulf of Mexico views. Desirable Stucky and offers a partial Gulf bedrooms. Large lanai with wet bar Residents enjoy a walkway leading East-end condo complex complete enclosed with sliding glass doors. view, enclosed garage, lovely pool directly out to the beach, as well as with pool, tennis, boat dock, direct area and deeded beach access. Unit Luxury plus value in one of the pool, tennis and nearby shopping. beach access and on-site rental nicest buildings on West Gulf Drive! has over 2500 sq. ft. and a great Terrific rental and second home too! manager. Great rental income. rental history. Rare find on Sanibel.

GRI, Broker/Salesperson REALTORS* Ph: 239.472.5187 • e-mail: [email protected] • www.sanibelre.com 62 Bookshop Hosts Art Critic 8 o X O Fred & Shane Spring a: Realtors Over 30 Years of Real Estate Experience

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Detail from Edward Hopper's 1942 painting Nighthawks (inset), a predawn look at a diner's interior in Washington, DC

by Priscilla Friedersdorf homas Hoving, former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, has written a neu1 Tbook, Master Pieces. This splendid combina- tion of art history and theory is accompanied by POINTE SANTO color reproductions and visual details of some of the 2 bedroom, 2 bath second floor direct gulf front condo has wonderful views of world's finest and best known paintings. the Gulf of Mexico. Unit is nicely furnished and has everything that you need His fascinating book is subtitled The Curator's for a second home or rental! Game and readers are introduced to this exercise in identifying paintings from small segments of the larger work. The game was popular among the staff of The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday mornings; the winner who identified the detail won free coffee for the week and the others paid. In Hoving's introduction he associates the game with the work of a curator: continued on page 68 THE GROUP 4 REALTY FEATURED Grou*~. The p LISTINGS ram WEST END ELEGANCE This 3 bedroom 2 bath canal home is minutes from the bay, Fully Furnished. FOR THIS WEEK GG Robideau, Lori Pierot, Home has room for a pool or expansion. Call Fred or Shane Spring Today! Vicki Panico & Fred Newman

SUNDIAL BEACH RESORT EXCEPTIONAL DIRECT GULF FRONT Brand new everything in this large 2 PROPERTY AT SOUTH SEAS bedroom 2 bath furnished, ground level Build to suit your lifestyle and enjoy BEACHVIEW BEAUTY condo. Just steps to the beach or main sunsets along your 103 ft of beachfront. 3 bedroom 2 and a half bath pool home overlooks Beachview Golf Course. resort pool. Guaranteed rental income, Listed for $3,495,000. Call Fred and Vicki Beautifully landscaped home with everything you need. Large spacious floor ownership benefits and more. to find out about the benefits of owning in plan formal living and dining room, family room and den. Features a wet bar, Call GG or Lori for information. $820,000 South Seas Resort. fireplace, built-ins and a large screened pool. EXPERIENCE • HONEST • ANSWERS Call the Island's BEST Father and Son Team Today! j^ The We sell and list Ft. Myers as well 239.472.3121 Office Grou Visit Our Website: www.tKespringteam.com 800.232.6004 Toll Free rtei Direct Line 239/579/1151 • Toll Free 800/232/6004 www.group4realty.com off their sentence time or $25. 43 Rotary this Week Dr. Sabin continued his research and 'SANIBIL'.VfEW CO by Shirley Jewel! in the mid 1950s he made his break- through, locating three weak strains of i here are a few expectations that polo virus and began to develop his oral, D go along with joining the Rotary "live" vaccine. co TClub of Sanibel/Captiva. One is Some of us grew up in the 1950s and 2 an assignment as door greeter for a few experienced the anxiety around polio- of the Friday morning meetings. Fairly myelitis. We were either given Dr. Salk's new member W. Halsey Spruance has polio vaccine shot or Dr. Sabin's oral O certainly taken on that job with gusto. polio vaccine or a sombination of both. I He seems to be enjoying it so much Polio is now virtually unknown in the that Halsey has stretched the assign- U.S. and rare in other parts of the world. ISO One of the condos sold by O ment into a five-week tour of duty. The Each year in the U.S. the Sabin vaccine o greeter position allows a new member prevent about 25,000 people from get- Ron Smiley, the condo o not only to get to know Sanibel/Captiva ting polio." But Jerry reminds us that specialist! Ron will help Rotarians but also to meet and greet vis- in our global world, "The virus is only a you find the right iting Rotarians from all over the country plane ride away". condo, or home, that and the globe. Rotary International took on the eradi- fits your lifestyle- Another expectations is for newcomer cation of polio throughout the world in to give an introductory icebreaker classi- 1988. At the Rotary Convention that fication talk about themselves. This week year it was announced that the Polio Plus new Sanibel/Captiva Rotarian and speak- Campaign had raised more than $219 er for the morning's meeting, Dr. Joseph million to immunize the world's children. "Jerry" Rauh, delivered one amazing ice- Dr. Joseph "Jerry" Rauh During the year 2002-03, the Polio breaker with his "Reflections on Polio". eradication fundraising campaign raised While attending Harvard Medical $135 million to support immunization www, ronmsmiley.com Dr. Sabin was looking for weak strains efforts. The wild polio virus still circulates School, Jerry took on a summer job with of the polio virus. Jerry and a fellow Dr. Albert Sabin, Cincinnati Children's in Afghanistan, Egypt, Niger, Nigeria, 011:239/565-1712 medical student were assigned the task of Pakistan, and India. Rotary is continuous- Hospital, Ohio. (Dr. Sabin discovered the taking rectal swabs at summer camps and Toil Free: 800/233-8829 oral polio vaccine). ly working toward the goal to eradicate orphanages in and around the Boston polo throughout the world. The polio virus gains entry to the body area for research purposes. through the digestive system. The virus After graduating from medical school, For more information regarding is spread hand to mouth through contact upcoming Rotary meetings or becoming with contaminated fecal material, person- jerry went to work as a doctor of pub- lic health and the head of a prison a Rotary member, call Club President to-person contact, and poor hygiene. John Carney, 395-1767.& During the 1940s and 50s the rapid Reformatory. Once again he heard from Ron Smiley spread of the polio virus in the United Dr. Sabin, who wanted to hold a large Accredited Buyer's States caused mass anxiety. Children are field trial with his current virus vaccine. Representative the most vulnerable to this disease. The inmates were enticed to participate in this field trip by an offer of three days

CAPTIVA OPPORTUNITY - BEST OF BOTH WORLDS UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE AND GREAT J_OC ATI ON Walk to shops, restaurants and activities from this 4 bedroom, 3 bath , -' home with separate kitchen in guest quarters. Vaulted ceilings and high .*" - windows in living room, dining room and bedrooms provides bright interior. ••:•/**; House blends into lush tropical m landscaping with room for a pool. Offered at $649,000. 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest house with exceptional storage areas and deeded beach access across the street. Generates excellent rental SANIBEL ARMS WEST - income. Add your dream home, pool and tennis court and keep the GULFSIDE CONDO cottage for guests or income. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, remodeled, Offered at $1,495,000 fully furnished with tile throughout and washer/dryer. More than a peek to the Gulf. Offered at $649,000.

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Real Estate and Tax Professionals .-i - Anthony and Anthony and Kathryn Gaeta, Realtors ^ Kathryn Gaeta Ira Zlatkin, CPA, MST, GRI, Realtor Visit our website at 239-472-5187 * 800-553-7338 www.sanibelcaptivaislandhomes.com Gaetas ext. 231, Ira ext.296 Duck is serving green desserts as well as Around The Islands With Anne the beef and green beer; and Bailey's General Store will have corned beef and Celebrating St. Patrick's Day; And cabbage on its deli lunch line-up. Sanibel Day Spa is also doing a green Seeing More Green (With Blue) theme with its Saving the Green promo- tion. Anyone who has a spa service can At New Aqua Bar choose a shamrock and, depending on the by Anne Mitchell discount shown, will receive five percent or 10 percent off the price of any item with 'ext Friday, March 17, is St. Patrick's Day, and if you the color green in it or on it. are even a little of the Irish persuasion, you'll likely be Also, you can count on The Grog Niseeking some Shop to be well stocked with fine Irish corned beef and whiskeys, such as Bushmills, Jameson and cabbage and maybe Tullamore Dew. They also have plenty of some green beer to Bailey's Irish Cream and are expecting Body Jewelry for St. Patrick's Day includes top it off, begorrah! some new flavors of this luxurious liqueur. this glittery stick-on shamrock from Old St. Paddy Meanwhile, to be sure you're properly Arundel's gives us all an excuse over-dressed for the occasion, step into to act a little daffy Arundel's Hallmark Shoppe at 1626 at least for one day Periwinkle Way, for green wigs (called Leprechaun Locks), illuminated green ties, glit- each year, sporting tery shamrock body "jewelry" stickers, and face stamps that say "Kiss me, I'm Irish." little green top hats and shamrock pins There's also a selection of party supplies and adding food coloring to our beer. If you haven't been to The Seafood Factory lately, stop by and check out the Corned beef and cabbage is rarely new Aqua Lounge. found on island menus except for March The old bar has been transformed into a cool martini bar with curvy modern fur- 17, so it's an opportunity for lovers of this niture in blue and lime. But the neatest part is the tables, which are lighted aquariums dish to dig into a big steaming plateful. with glass tops. It's so relaxing to watch the tropical fish swim around inside your low Here are the restaurants we know table while you sip your espresso martini. about that are serving up that succulent, There's even a drink in honor of the new bar, called the Aquatini, as well as choco- slow-cooked beef dish in honor of St. late martinis and key lime martinis. Paddy: The bar features tapas, those handy little plates of food that are less than a meal Beachview Steakhouse & Grill with but better than a snack. You can get such morsels as prosciutto-wrapped prawns, brus- the traditional corned beef as a dinner chetta and a seafood martini containing shrimp, crab, avocado, onion, cilantro and special; The Jacaranda restaurant and citrus juice. bar, with green beer on request, and clas- If you're looking for a romantic evening and perhaps a little dancing, Paul Ventura, sic rock and contemporary music by Both island balladeer, is just the man you need. Hands for listening and dancing; The The St. Paddy's Day bear is wearing his Ventura is performing three nights a week on Sanibel, delivering mellow American Island Cow, serving green beer as well green Leprechaun Locks and a light-up tie Songbook type numbers, the kind written by Gershwin and Berlin and made famous as corned beef and cabbage; The Mucky at Arundel's by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and other crooners.

ELEGANT CANAL FRONT GULF ACCESS HOME SURFSIDE 12 located on the Gulf - Unit A-4 - Spacious three-bedroom two-bath corner condo. Hard to find in this price range! $895,000.

Janie Frese [email protected] 239-472-2311 •800-338-2311 ReMax of the Islands

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This beautiful home with quality construction throughout includes 2 docks and one boatlift, a spacious pool and lanai with a new cage, 3 bedrooms, den, 2 1/2 baths, an elevator, a great room with wood floor and 10' ceilings, a large master suite and more. Being offered for $1,450,000. Sanibel's unique shop Call Chuck for more details, or your private showing. for dogs, cats and the people who love them

RE^MBK of the islands 2400 PALM RIDGE RD., SANIBEL, FL 33957 Olde Sanibel Shoppes • 630 Tarpon Bay Rd. (239) 472-2311 office • (800) 388-2311 toll free (next to Amy's Over Easy) CHUCK ANDREWS (239) 482-3356 eves KIMBERLY ANDREWS 239-395-1464 •www.islandpaws.com RE/MAX flail of Fame [email protected] e-mail • www.chuckandrews.com Ventura, a Sanibel resident, entertains at Dolce Vita on Tuesdays and Thursdays and at Beachview Country Club on Fridays. His album, Paul Ventura Sings for You, pays tribute to HOUSES his own Sanibel story of romance. It includes , Glenn Carretta & Glenn CarrettaTeam many of the songs in his island perfor- p mances, including 12 noon-4 p.m. / Love Paris, C'est s Magnifique, Fly Me SANIBEL FORT MYERS o to the Moon and 4208 West Gulf Drive Summer Wind. 3779 Liberty Square Directly across from the beach After moving to The tables at the Aqua Bar are glass-topped, lighted aquari- Heritage Farms ums Sanibel in 1999, he Best West Gulf location 1+ acre 3000 sq' 4/3 met Liliana Mancini park-like setting- remodeled cottage- mother in law suite while playing at Dolce Vita and married granite large eat in kitchen $539,000 her nine months later in a sunset cere- porch, den, bay window. 14871 Canaan Dr. mony on Captiva. He has three sons and t $ 849,000 she has three daughters and they have 3/2 plus family room often been dubbed The Brady Bunch. M ^f 5742 Pine Tree Drive deep water+ pool Ventura has toured the U.S. and Bayou Front w/ dock & lift $1,079,000 Europe, playing in such places as Las gorgeous views cathedral ceilings All * Phone for recorded directions to Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe, Florence, remodeled maple wood cabinetry. Italy, and Frankfurt, Germany He also t the above open houses was on the old Mike Douglas Show You won't want to leave! quiet lane 1-800-784-2616 code #333 out of Philadelphia, and performed for on, nearly Vi acre many years on cruise ships. t $1,275,000 ENTERTAINMENT ROUNDUP: Restaurants and bars, please e-mail or fax Anne Mitchell with your entertainment GLENN'S OTHER TOP PICKS! schedule for the coming week at island- t sundry @aol.com or 395-2299.* There's a bar stool waiting for you at the SANIBEL Dunes Best Views Ever! Anne Mitchell can he reached at new Aqua Bar at The Seafood Factory 1469 Sandcastle Road 395-1213 or [email protected]. Just listed! 1149 Paper Fig 3/2 overlooks 3 lakes Cathedral when she's not out shopping. Deep water luxurious "Old Florida" ceilings, elevated pool residence. Oversized property furnished $ 869,000 featuring lighted tiered decking Just listed Gulf Front REDUCED GREAT LOCATION! - SPANISH CAY E5 surrounding pool/spa, deeded, beach Sanibel Arms West # D-8 access. Great room flows out to large * Top floor comer, spectacular water Peaceful canal views from this lanai with canal views. Fireplace, oak views, excellent income $ 1,175,000 X well maintained and updated 3rd Roots, 475' mastej suite with sunning Sanibel Anns West # L-3 Gulf View floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. deck + morning kitchen. Should be X First floor, easy access to beach and Across the street from the beach featured in "Southern Living" pool $649,000 X - deeded beach nccessl $ 2,595,000 Coquina Beach # 1D $539,000 821 Lindgren - Shell harbor X 75 steps to the sand. 400' to beach on canal, Totally 40 units share pool and tennis remodeled 3/3 Cathedral ceiling, X CANAL FRONT GULF $ 639,000 MARYANN O'KEEFFE Mexican tile throughout, Granite X- REALTOR kitchen, pool, paver bricks, Each SOUTH FT. MYERS-IONA AREA 239-565-2806 CELL room filled with upscale detail. 239472-5187 (x241) $1,399,000 # 7119 Emily Drive- 1-800-553-7338 email: [email protected] "* X -^C BeachviewV Best Value 1/1 cottage with Beamed ceilings " X 1302 Parview Drive completely remodeled $219,000 3/3 with pool, cathedral ceilings. -^t Brandywine - SANIBEL ISLAND - GULF SHORES Large eat in kitchen. Shows like a nearly 2,000 sq. active over 55 gated LISTEN TO WAVES from this secluded beachfront community. 2/2 plus den home located on nearly an acre of land at the end model!. 2200 square feet $284,000 of quiet cul-de-sac. Enjoy spectacular views from $839,000 almost every room from this lovely three bedroom, three bath home with private elevator and three car * For Brochures and more information garage. THIS HOME IS AN ESTATE SALE AND on these properties please MUST BE SOLD "AS IS". This is an unbelievable go to Teamsanibel.com value for beachfront property! or phone 395-3100/1-800-784-2616 GLENN CARRETTA KATHLEEN J. PETH, REALTOR Prudential Florida WCI Realty 239-395-3100 7205 Estero Blvd Suite 2 239-850-9296 Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 800-789-2616 239-560-4958-Cell 1149 Periwinkle Way CoUwell Banker Previ 877-901-7355-Toll Free 4431 WATERS EDGE LANE Sanibel, FL 33957 Ail offerings are subject to errors, omissions, 239-482-7711-FAX OFFERED AT $3,200,000 change of price or withdrawal without prior notice. Everybody started chirping. I guess it was a sigh of relief for them. But I felt that day I The Humor And Pride Of was going to make a difference." 8 And what a difference he made! In the third inning, Puckett went high against the o Kirby Puckett Described left-center-field wall to rob Braves hitter Ron Gant of an extra-base hit. CM And then, in the bottom of the 11th inning, with the score deadlocked 3-3, O In New Book, Twins Pride Puckett's homer won the game as described by : X '•' by Ed Frank "Into deep left center... And we'll see you tomorrow night. The Twins went on to O win Game 7 the next night and their second world title in four years. s if by coincidence, while the baseball and sporting world mourned the death • In two games against Milwaukee on August 29 and 30, 1987, Puckett went 10 Monday of Minnesota Twins legend Kirby Puckett, a new book, Twins Pride for 11 to break an American League record and tie a major league record for most Awas released this week that provides dozens of vignettes about the beloved hits in consecutive nine-inning games. i Hall of Famer. Here's what famed broadcaster Bob Costas said of his feat: •• Millions of words have been written these past few days about Puckett, the young- "Kirby Puckett played the greatest 48 hours of baseball of his life. Those two games 1 est of nine children who grew up in a gang-infested Chicago public housing project, to in Milwaukee produced 10 hits, four of them home runs. No one who saw it is ever become a 10-time All Star, to win six Gold Gloves, to take Minnesota to World Series likely to forget it." titles in 1987 and 1991, and to be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001, his "C'mon, it don't happen to normal people," added Puckett's manager, . first year of eligibility. Sure, Kirby Puckett had his problems and his faults. But he played the game of But let's look at Puckett's life from the stories and anecdotes described in Twins baseball the way very few have played it. Pride written by Alan Ross-. His 12-year career'was cut way too short due to glaucoma, and his 45-year Me was • During spring training in 1987, Orlando police threatened to arrest Puckett if he cut way too short by a fatal stroke. didn't stop hitting baseballs over Tinker Field's left field wall. Puckett reportedly had Alan Ross' Twins Pride is testimony to Puckett's greatness.^ shattered a car windshield, injured a woman, and bounced two balls off parked cars. "He (the policeman) makes me stop hitting when I was just getting into the groove," Puckett said. • A Minnesota scout first offered Puckett $2,000 to sign a contract. From page 25 Sanibel-Captiva Road; 472-3644, www.. "Two thousand bucks!? I can hustle pop bottles and make two thousand bucks." crowclinic.org. • Twins Hall of Famer recalls when Puckett first made it to the major CROW Case: Fawn A non-profit wildlife hospital pro- leagues: On Sunday, March 5 CROW staff viding veterinary care for native and "Here was this little guy whocomes off the bench, and I watched him walk from said goodbye to her and sent her to migratory wildlife from Lee County the dugout to home plate - short, stocky, a big smile on his face. He gets a base hit, Christmas, Florida. Her GI tract had and along the Gulf Coast ofFlorida. makes his turn at first base, and comes back to the bag with a big smile. 'How ya settled down and she looked strong The hospital accepts patients seven doin', Mr. Carew.' I look at him and said I'm not Mr. Carew, I'm just Rod. He says, enough for the lengthy ride across the days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail 'Oh no, you're Mr. Carew to me right now'." state. Hardee emailed back a photo of donations to PO Box 150 Sanibel, FL • There have been tens of thousands of exciting moments in baseball, but none her with another baby deer, and will 33957.® perhaps more exciting than Game Six on the and the heroics by keep the clinic posted regarding her Puckett in that game. progress. It typically takes about five With the Twins trailing Atlanta three games to two and returning home, Puckett set months to raise a fawn. the stage in the clubhouse before the game. CROW - Clinic for the "All right guys, you gotta jump on my back tonight. I'm gonna carry us tonight. Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc., 3883 And when I said that, there was a whole different atmosphere in this clubhouse.

Renovated ground level, 4/2 home with Walk To The Beach lots of privacy, 3 lots Phaidra Velarde REALTOR I from beach access. |fc One of Sanibel's finest, near beach homes on over an $1,495,000 mw acre of land in the gulf front community of Seaspray. This custom built home of tropical elegance is the epitome of island living. From its 20' volume ceilings and colossal coral rock wall to the spectacular pool and Ciround level, 3/2 spa area with multi-tiered decking and artistic lighting that beckon outdoor gatherings year round. overlooking lake and $1,995,000 with deeded beach Call'Phaidra Today! access. $719,000 Phone 239.472.3121 • Toll Free 800.232.6004 I This offering subject to er PREVIEWS Evening 239.472.4411 • www.sanibelrealestate.net I of price or withdrawal without prior n

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by Nick Brown Events included the Great Race, tribal dance and chant competition, fishing tourna- ment, tribal bead workshop, and a Fruit of the Gods sour orange eating contest. The ast weekend the City of Sanibel's Recreation Department led an expedition most coveted prize of the weekend was the buried Zuni treasure consisting of a well- of local 7th and 8th graders to Fisheating Creek near Palmdale, Florida on stocked chest of goodies that would make Willy Wonka feel jealous. Lthe fourth annual Quest for the Shield of Zuni. The two-day, two-night outing The annual trip usually takes place on Cayo Costa, but was relocated to Palmdale involved survival-like games, campfires, canoeing, fishing, and hiking. Twenty stu- due to the heavy hurricane damage the island received from Charley. Co-organizers dents were broken into five tribes and entered the field of competition as individual Dave DeFonzo and Nick Brown were forced to move the Quest to inland areas, teams but emerged on Sunday as one tribal family. Lessons of the journey included continued on page 12B sportsmanship, camaraderie, teamwork, and an appreciation for nature. Casa Ybel Resort Announces Multi-Million Dollar Renovation asa Ybel Resort, the historic, charminq! getaway located on Sanibel Island, has completed an extensive two-year, 1|>12 million dollar renovation that has Cenhanced all aspects of the resort. The spacious one-bedroom suites have been reborn with charismatic, tropical-chic color schemes blending cool blues, soft yellows and heated reds for an atmosphere of island elegance. New decor and furnishings include ceramic tile throughout the suites' living areas, more inviting bedding, plush new carpeting in the bedrooms, sofa beds, tailored crown molding and draperies. The fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms have been updated with sophisticated appliances, amenities, granite counter tops and comfort enhancing touches. All upgrades have been made in response to guest feed- back regarding comfort, satisfaction and convenience. Casa Ybel's Olympic-size pool has been refinished and the surrounding deck expanded to provide additional space for lounging and relaxation. Additional enhance- ments to the pool area include upgraded dressing room facilities and the re-opening of Coconuts Poolside Bar and Grill, serving food and tropical drinks daily, and offering pool toys, sunscreen and other necessities. The Thistle Lodge restaurant has been renovated in the lounge and dining room with appealing new soft goods, woodwork, furnishings and bathroom enhancements. The refurbished lounge area includes a new tapas bar and live piano music, and the upgraded ambiance is enhanced by the addition of new Executive Chef Corey A fresh new look awaits visitors at Casa Ybel Resort Calvano. Award-winning Chef Calvano boasts a menu inspired by French, Eastern and Pacific cuisine. Casa Ybel has enhanced recreation options with the addition of Allison Morse, "We embarked upon this transformation to amplify the long-standing splendor of recreation director, on-site Tennis Pro Christopher Fecitt and an in-room tropical Casa Ybel in every aspect of the resort experience," said General Manager Awilda Victorian spa service, created exclusively for Casa Ybel by Sbarra Spa Services. The Rivera. "There's an expectation of sophistication that this resort has become known resort has also received extensive landscaping renewal, taking into consideration the for, and we intend to live up to our well-deserved reputation for comfort and relax- delicate ecology of Sanibel Island.^ ation." Sept. 9, 2005, airport operations moved LCEC PR Team Honored Airport Kicks Off to a new $438 million terminal complex, he Lee County Electric south of the airport's runway. The new Co-op public relations 2006 With terminal has the capacity for 10 million team was recognized as a passengers annually. To learn more, log T onto www.flylcpa.com.^ finalist for the Small Corporate Record Numbers Communications Team of the ore than 700,000 passengers Year 2006 at the PR Week traveled through Southwest Awards Banquet in New York MFlorida International Airport last City on March 2. month making it the busiest January in Governor's Forum More than 900 companies the airport's 22-year history. Passenger entered the competition and traffic increased 7.45 percent for the Program At 150 were recognized as finalists. month compared to national activ- The other finalists in the Small ity with an increase of only 0.4 per- Women's Lunch Corporate Communications cent reported by the Air Transport Governor's Forum is the program Team of the Year category Association. ^ for a combined monthly lun- include Applebee's, Office ; "The year 2006 is starting out strong Acheon meeting of the Fort Myers Depot, Salesforce.com and SAE and there is every indication that it will Republican Women's Club Federated International. continue to be another banner year and the Cape Coral Republican Women "We are honored to be rec- for the airport," said Robert M. Ball, Federated Club on Tuesday, March 21. ognized alongside other highly executive director of the Lee County Port All announced Republican candidates in respected companies," Public Authority. "It's great to have the room the Florida Governor's 2006 race have Relations Manager Karen Ryan to accommodate this growth thanks to been invited; some candidates have said. our spacious, new terminal that provides responded they will attend, ach candi^ The award recognizes success plenty of room for passengers as well as date will have time to address the audi- in addressing management issues our numerous meeters and greeters. We ence and a question-and-answer session and goals in handling commu- are all looking forward to the peak activ- will follow. nications campaigns and pro- ity that occurs this time of year because The public is invited to attend the grams, including crises. Judges we know we can accommodate whatever meeting, which is held at The Helm also considered communications increases the season brings." 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Not that you will allow yourself to be exposed to his behavior by Dr. Michael Tolisano, BA, our family cruise. My brother and his MA, DC, Chiropractor wife spent a great deal of time with their in the future. But the family needs to friends and their small children ruined our move on and get past this. You can send t can be tough meal times. him a letter or call explaining how his on the body, but We had many tense moments during behavior affected you. He may or may tennis is a game not take responsibility and you cannot I the cruise. It is now six months since this that can also pro- happened. I have not been in contact control what he thinks. But the letter or vide a terrific car- with my brother and he has not contacted call should serve as a symbol for you. You diovascular work- shared your feelings and now it is time to out. It can reduce by Lizzie and Pryce me. We feel that this was a mean trick. move forward. It is also appropriate for My parents are very forgiving but my sis- you to think about what you want in a the risk of heart izzie and Price answer your ques- ter and I are still furious. relationship with him in the future. attack, according tions and give advice about aging What would you suggest we do? to the American concerns from a two-generational Pryce Chiropractic L Philip Lizzie and Pryce's email address is perspective. A mother and daughter Association. Dear Philip, [email protected] or PO team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health I think you have every reason to be Box 91673, Raleigh, North Carolina The ACA rec- educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- furious. What a miserable trick to do. 27675.® ommends some common sense steps to chotherapist in private practice who Some people seem to be totally out of it make sure your experience on the court specializes in the care of elders and when it comes to other people's feelings. From page 8B is as fruitful - and as much fun - as it can people with chronic illnesses. Maybe your brother just didn't get the be: Wear the right shoes. Shoes designed Dear Mom & Me, importance of the occasion, or the plan- for basketball, running, cross training My parents thought it would be nice ning needed to make it all come together. Insurance Tip or any activity other than tennis are not for our family to all go on a cruise togeth- If you no longer want a relationship However, the rental company, through appropriate. Get a shoe designed for er. My sister and her husband and their with him, just don't call or write. But, its rental agreement, can charge the tennis. It will be low to the ground and two children, my brother and his wife and if you do want to be brothers again, be renter for other indirect expenses that are provide good shock absorption for your their three children and my wife and I. prepared to take similar treatment from normally not covered by your auto policy. legs and back. We said yes because we thought it would him, because the guy just might not know These charges can include: towing, labor, Not all tennis courts are alike. The be fun. any better. storage, appraisal, claims adjustment harder the court, the harder the pounding It took a great deal of planning for Lizzie charges and unspecified administrative your knees, hips and back will take. If you all of us to take 10 days off at the same Dear Philip, expenses. have the opportunity to play on a court time. 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Well organized with ability to handle Big Blue Services, Inc. pressure in a fast-paced environment. ISLAND ESCAPE NAME Licensed & Insured. 707-BLUE (2583) BY OWNER Medical/dental/vision/disability/prescrip- SR-6/4-N/C-TFN ADDRESS tion. Paid vacations and holidays, WALK TO BEACH 401k retirement plan, free family ISLAND WINDOW CLEANING Looking for privacy, see vegetation not STATE ZIP vacation lodging at company owned by Beth neighbors. Home on 3/4 lots. resorts in Ft. Myers Beach . PHONE( Residential Specialist • Fully Insured 3BR/2BA, hardwood floors, fireplace, nature and Pigeon Forge, TN. Glass • Screens • Vinyl • Free Estimates walk. Easy on and off island. Fax resume and salary requirements to PAYMENT Call 472-0560 Quiet road, heavy native vegetation. Lois Warner 239-395-9254, $950,000. Beautiful property - MUST SEE!! CASH PO Box 291, Sanibel, Fl 33957 S/R3/10 B3/10 LIC# 06-12626 Call 239-472-3075 or 239-849-6672. 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REAI FSTATE REAL ESTATF REAI ESTATE a CO SOBCZAK'S BESTSELLERS!! With over two weeks of real estate YOUR ISLAND REALTOR WHISPERWOOD SANIBEL ARMS CONDO PARKER LAKES, FT. MYERS experience, Charles Sobczak, Two bedroom/11/2 bath, Townhouse, 1st Floor 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Corner 2BD/2BA+den. Available March 1st. Presidents Club member with > Unit on Canal. 180 Steps to Beach. Three month minimum. 73 Coldwell Banker Previews close to Sanibel and shopping. $187,500. O International is the perfect choice Completely Renovated Nov. 2005, Call for details. 472-0430. for your real estate needs on Whisperwooa Townhouse Unit 1B including new Appliances, Floorings, SR 2/24 NO TFN p Sanibel Island, Florida. Charles Call Chuck Bergstrom, Realtor, has sold over 200 homesites, hun- Furnishings, etc. Weekly/Monthly Rentals. dreds of homes and condominium ReMax of the Islands DOWNTOWN HARBOUR TOWERS! 8 apartments in virtually every com- 472-2311 or 1800-388-2311 Call owner at (585) 624-7398. plex on the island. Plus he has a sense of humor, wed Riverfront, gorgeous 1B/1B, covered o comes at no additional charge.To contact Charlie, call him at (239) 850-0710 - cell or at his office at 2000 Periwinkle Park - $139,000 designated parking, private, pool. Periwinkle Way at (239) 472-0491 - office. Here are some Completely redone 1-bedroom, 1 -bath in move-in $1,200 mo/1 yr or $2,000 season. Cail of his current offerings: SANIBEL condition. Large Florida room, oak hardwood floors. FED UP WITH 239476-9615. light and bright paint, 4 ceiling fans. New electrical (GULF PINES) SR-7/15-NC-TFN / ISLAND HOMES: services, plumbing, water heater, A/C, and heat. OVERPRICED « BEST BUY IN THE DUNES! • A second major price New ducts under trailer. Custom window blinds. reduction makes this three bedroom, two bath single ADORABLE 2BR/1BA DUPLEX ON SANIBEL Call Ted and Elizabeth Downey at 239472-5333. WATERFRONTS? lovely private home, meticulous- family home in the Dunes the best buy available. It was Walking distance to beach. Easily acces- Try the pristine blue waters of Lemon Bay at $649,000 and is now reduced to $617,555 with an ly maintained, 3BR/2BA great sible to Causeway/bikepath. oversized 14,000 sq. ft. lot and ample room for a pool/addi- and the Gulf of Mexico off the Cape Haze $3,000/Mo. Feb.-April. tion or guest pod. This elevated piling home has it all: new Peninsula just a few barrier islands north of room, on lake, private beach, carpet/new roof/new landscaping/tile floors and a bright you in the Englewood area. 5 deep-water Water included: Ground level unit. and airy floor plan. Vacant and easy to show. Call Charlie pool, available April through seawalled bay lots from $475K, waterfront 2/2 Furnished unit available. 239-277-3184. at 850-0710 for details. Dec.06, March 07. Call 405- SR9/16VTFN home $599K. What Sanibel/Captiva used to ISLAND HOMESITES: be 20 years ago, Owner 941-474-6633 210-2341 or 310-902-5878 A VACATION ON TAHITI DRIVE! I just listed this SANIBEL BEACH COTTAGE oversized single family homesite in Tahiti Drive in the On private sandy Buttonwood Lane, 3 doors from Tradewinds subdivision. With almost 17,000 sq. ft. to work beach. Newly renovated: 1BR -11/2BA, queen bed and SANIBEL, CAPTIVA, NORTH CAPTIVA with, this site will allow coverages substantial enough to sleeper sofa, new kitchen with dishwater, washer/dryer. accommodate a very nice home and very large pool. Call HOMES AND LOTS FOR SALE Island Vacations $3500 Mo. Call 239-823-8645. Charlie for a complete data package and price. CALL OR E-MAIL FOR LIST Of Sanibel & Captiva Toll free: 1-866-395-2643 SR 2/3 MC 3/31 * SEA OATS ON THE SEASHORE! Someone out Million $ Views Await You! there has to be looking for the perfect "walk to the beach" e-mail:[email protected] RR 3/3 MC 3/3 just off of West Gulf Drive. While this is it Located Bob Horan, Realtor • Cottages • Condos • Homes • on Hideaway Court, with perfect east/west exposure 3/3 AX a/1O Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths AVAILABLE JAN, FEB overlooking acres of wildlife preserve for privacy, this lot AND MARCH 2007. is being offered at $365,555 and a current survey is avail- 239-472-7277 able. Call for details at 850-0710. West Gulf Drive, large 3br/2ba, 2 screened HOME FOR SALE lanais, gulf views, private beach access. Colonial Shores-Lakefront. 1-888-451-7277 GULF VIEW, INLAND PRICE! The historic Clam S-10/9-BM-TFN Call 239-910-6430. Bayou saltwater flow is now official and this lot is a real Never lived in. 3/BR and Den, SR2/10VTFN sleeper. Gulf views, overlooking the lovely bayou are $1OK below builders cost. possible from a home built on this enormous lot. With a Call 565-0617 south/southwest exposure and estate sized coverages, 3BR/2BA SANIBEL HOME overlooking golf course this, is the ideal homesite for someone wanting an afford- h with pool. Near beach, $1500 mo. Available May 1st. Call owner 239-822-3704. able Gulf view location. Photos and data packages avail- UNIQUE SANIBEL HOME BY OWNER 5 garage able. Call 472-0491 to request a data package. Reduced spaces or 4 plus workshop. Elevated second story 1-S0fr5AMBEL to $645,555 and motivated! FLORID* A Bright Spot in Island Real Estate pool. 3BR/3BA plus office/playroom/work-out room Sanibel & Captiva "FIVE STAR BEST IN CLIENT SATISFACTION" and extensive storage. Quiet cul de sac water- PRIME COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE view in great neighborhood across from beach. Island Reservations DESIGNATION BY $992,000. Call 239-472-0911. For sublease on Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. GULF SHORE LIFE MAGAZINE. Excellent exposure and convenient location, 200 Lightouse Point - Sanibel DISCOUNTED CAPTAINS WALK CONDO 3 Bedrooms! East End! Peaceful bay views flexible square footage available to suit your GREAT VIEWS! GREAT VALUE! from decks of this spacious second floor Furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with needs. Call (239) 472-2183 for more information. NEAR BEACH washer/dryer, 2nd floor, re-modeiled interior. Almost 1/2 acre in Chateaux Sur Mer, this condo, steps to Lighthouse beach and fishing S/R-12/3-BM-TFN pier, 14 day minimum rentals. $699,999. PRIVATE 3 BEDROOM, cleared, corner lot is just 3 lots back from Feb-Mar., Apr. 2006. $3000/mo. Kelly Greens 2 BATK HOME May to Dec. 2006. $1100/mo. the beach. Your new home would have With heated pool, in quiet Sanibel neigh- On challenging yet affordable 18 hole golf Call Lisa 239-850-2329 EAST END OFFICE/ wonderful Gulf and sunset views. Survey course, gated community, cathedral ceilings, borhood. Seasonal and monthly rentals. available. Call Marlene for details. Lovely, oversized corner lot with 2 car garage 239-472-0692 • Toll Free-1-888-232-2459. RETAIL FOR RENT. $639,000 and expansive screened lanai. SPECIAL OFFER Great Location, 750 Sq Ft. $1900 Per Month. Only $399,000. Available Apr. 1st. Call John 239472-6183 Sanibel Surfside - Long beach views FREE March or April- 2/1 Cottage-East end. Like new condo, under building parking, VACATION RENTAL LISTINGS Steps to beach. decorator furnished, solid weekly Rentals in 38 unit complex. A must see! For ALL Sanibel and Captiva Properties Call 727-644-6493 $1,199,000. WWW.PPBO.COM Janie Pritchard Paradise Properties by Owner. FOR RENT ANNUAL REKTO1T Realtor, CRS, GRI, ABR Commercial Office Space 239-980-7474 Cell 1630 Periwinklw Way 800-233-8829 Toll Free Catch the Spirit 239-472-1511 Office PARKER LAKES, FT. MYERS 239-985-0033 WWW.SANIBELCAPTIVAFLORIDA.COM of the Islands 239-472-1292 Fax 2BD/2BA +den. Available March 1st. [email protected] 1-866-395-2643. Call for details. 472-0430. SB1/13AXTFN MARLENE DONALDSON www.janiepritehanl.com • www.janiepritchard.net SR 2/24 NC TFN FLORIDA CORPORATION- 800-553-7338x242 SANIBEL ACCOMODATION INC. 239-472-5187x242 FOR SALE- Corporation only. Does not SANIBEL EAST END. Nice 1 bedroom, ground include business or assets. Submit written 239-850-0333 Cell level, new tile and appliances. Screened lanais. offer to :PO Box 60564, Ft. Myers, Ft 33906. [email protected] Ideal for retiree. No dogs. $975. Call 339-2337. SR 2/10 B TFN Please leave message. Immediate occupancy. S 3/3 MO 3/10 w\ CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS o 395-1213 • * * 395-1213 (N

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SALE ON SELECTED KAYAKS, sailboats & MISC. FOR SALE Accessories. Dealers for many brands. Best selec- tion to choose from! Captiva Kayak Co. 395-2925. S-2/1-B-TFN "ONE LESS CAR," 2006 bicycle basket sign. $5 Great for Sanibel and Captiva. Call 472-0560 BOAT DOCK WANTED. Retired teacher seeks temporary home for permanent 30 ft. boat on Sanibel. 395-0907 YARD SALE S3/3MC3/1Q LOST SPECTACULAR SALE, SAT. & SUN., March 11 + LOST CAT - calico, very friendly. East end of 12th;( 2220 Camino.delMar. Casa ybel to algiers, island. Reward. Call 277-0058. 2nd right.) Artist supplies, basketry supplies, tools, car toppers, household, some furniture.etc. SR3/10 MC3/10 ROOMMATE WANTED To share 2BR/2BA duplex on quiet . street near beach on East End. Tile floors, large yard. $600. Call Brian at 910-3099.

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Emergency 911 Sanibel Police 472-3111 Lee County Sheriff's Office 477-1200 On Call Captiva Deputy 477-1000 Fire Department Sanibel 472-5525 Captiva 472-9494 Florida Marine Patrol 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol 278-7100 Poison Control 1-800-282-3171 Chamber of Commerce 472-1080 City of Sanibel 472-4135 Administrative Office 472-3700 Building Department 472-4555 Community Housing and Resources 472-1189 Planning Department. 1472-4136 Library Sanibel 472-2483 Captiva .472-2133 Post Office Sanibel 472-1573 MAGIC MAZE SUDOKU Sanibel (toll free) 800-275-8777 Captiva 472-1674 Sanibei Community Association 472-2155 Senior Center 472-5743 ANIMALS IN GREAT SMOKY 7 9 6 1 3 2 8 5 4 ARTS MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK HUf f Arcade Theater 332-4488 5 4 3 8 •7 - 6 1 Art League Of Fort Myers 275-3970 BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) 395-0900 2 - Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 278-4422 1 8 5 4 (l 3 9 Gulf Coast Symphony 472-6197 Lee County Alliance of the Arts 939-2787 9 3 7 2 4 6 1 5 Naples Philharmonic (239)597-1111 8 The Schoolhouse Theater 472-6862

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