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Upscale children's clothing store to expand TBE guided kayak tours introduces visitors to Island ecosystem, wildlife mm I 4 r -•h .-"M1HP1VI Phoebe Gavii?; who is-^rs from assignment fn Iraq, and her mom Jean Gavin enjoy a moment together in fpnt of Glc&y," foclatedfat the B "the Islands o% periwinkle ^; \ # 1" W ••A '.; .*% -r- .«i> V: '• ./ —Un^riinfti —*r.i .,- ,-'*'C -,.-4 Day Open Early — Serving Thanksgiving Dinner and Our ftii? ' i - i. *.,•--• \' : •e 5 © I 8 •g SI y :f S3 T3 •I -,ST t. ^ 1 ...fcl .-.. ..- '.J Rt.LA NAYOR 9 Three generations of Sanibel visitors spent an afternoon having a picnic and enjoying the Island weather. From left, Ian Strang, Gary Sisler, Tanya Sisler, Samuel Smith, Tamara Strang and Emmie Strang. Dine dockside and enjoy mouth- ...It doesn't get watering delights any fresher! sea... laste o^ the islands 2007 Bcsi Dessert - ( a p i a hi *** Kc> lime Pie Bc*ti Boolh Presentaiion \rd for the 7"' \ear in a Row, THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER! 472-8138 LUNCH 3l:3OAM DINNER 5:00PM TAKE OUT AVAILABLE • IJ IJ« .' *• «* * J r •..»- -. ^A' IJI'.M '.-» .«.!.i:r t.. .i 1 i:—-A- j ±ii • "•••J - 1< -S I."-'?!. ' ..MJH. MS ii^i, •! Florida Rep's 10th season opens with terrific Irish play The play is one of those to get his script produced. Taylor's practiced hands, see, as ir reels you in with and playing through Dec. 23. wondrous Irish plays that Even better that that is the each character had his or her laughter, then tugs at your A knowledgeable theater prompts us to laugh through way thescript is written — it own accent, speech patterns heartstrings. Two fine actors buddy of mine saw il and our tears — grabbing us from allows the actors to bring to and physical mannerisms — portray two Irish blokes raved about it. The play's the start and pulling us in 'till life 15 different characters all amazingly done without a (among others) who must plot, according to the pro- the lights dim. from this celebrity-dazzled change of makeup or cos- decide which are the truly gram notes, "inventively But even more than trying village, including a lusty tumes. This is good acting at important issues in life and explores the mysteries of the a- to beguile you to see a line, screen goddess, a somewhat its best and must be seen to whether their dreams are human heart and touches funny play, I really want to eccentric set crew and some be believed. Well done, guys! really worth pursuing or not. audiences with laughter, § urge you to see the memo- fairly odd townie extras. Florida Rep's Artistic So don't delay. Reach for heartbreak and hope." The rable performances given by Clavelli and Taylor can Producing Director Robert the phone, dial 332-4488 and New York Times described it the two fine actors starring in turn on a dime between the Cacioppo has kept the play reserve your seat for "Stones as "A whimsical approach to "Stones In His Pockets" — roles of villagers' and movie honest as weli as fast-paced. In His Pockets" before it the joys and perils of New York-based actor/direc- personnel. Yet each actor He drives his points home closes this weekend. romance, magical happen- MARSHA WAGNER ings bloom beneath the tor Chris Clavelli and local brings incredible truthfulness quickly as he keeps moving And when you . call, OS October 26 was the offi- actor/producing director Bill snowdrifts" and the Vow- to his individual roles, never the audience as well as the remind 'em Marsha senl 1 cial opening of the Florida Taylor. leaving the .audience with actors through pubs, dressing you! York Sun pointed oui "IIK'SL o nini- talcs cf lo\e in ihc liiiie •O Repertory Theatre's 10th .The storyline of "Stones" any doubt about who they rooms, hotel rooms, streets (While I have your atten- -a anniversary season and open- charts the impact of a big were playing at any given and movie sets — all with, tion, mark down the next of ftvsihiie ha\e a winning ing night for Marie Jones' budget American film being moment... even" when great deftness and skill. play in the Arade's season, glow that proves s.uipJ contagious!" Sounds like 2001 Olivier Award-winning shot in a small, quaint Irish switching characters from "Stones" is really worth "Almost Maine" by John winner to me! > comedy, "Stones In His village and the consequences line to line! In Clavelli and your time and effort to go Cariani, opening on Nov. 30 Pockets," the film has for the local Unfortunately, I missed townsfolk, their fantasies and what was, without a doubt, their fortunes. an exciting opening night. Clavelli as Jake and " But I was able to catch this Taylor as Charlie take on not perfectly enchanting comedy only the roles of two before its final curtain, which Irishmen from County Kerry — by the way — is this who, like most of the locals, Sunday, Nov. 18. I would have signed on as extras for like to entice you with this the film, certain their for- review to drop everything, tunes will turn around as they race over to the phone, dial hobnob with the big 332-4488 arid find out if Ameican movie stars, direc- there are any more seats left tors and producers of the before this very special show film, vanishes. Jake dreams of being a movie star and Charlie wants "Ding" Darling announces a programs o -3 Winter "Refuge Reads" Chats I Gel on the same page wirh fellow nature-loving readers! Dcbutirfg in January, the "Ding" Din ling TVs for yoii^ Enjoyment Booksloie i.i ho-Uing three book-of-the-inonth discus- sion groups ill the Education Center. All begin at 10 full Selection of Beer & Wine a.m. and focus o'n some of nature reading's most com- pelling books. njnmidiA 30 - Silent Spring by Rachel Cciison To celebrate the author's 100th anruversur), on May 27. 2(K)7. volunteer Judy Davis leads the premier chal on thi-. classic. EULchiiuirj 27 - Tinkering with Eden hy Kim Tudd. This fascinating look, at exotic species in America is eye opening. Volunteer Elaine Swank leads ihc discus- sion. HJMarch 26 Last Child in ihe Woods by Richard Louv. Kclupi- hmimnmcntal liducuiiun Specialist Toni Wcstlnnd leads this examination of childhood "niiturc- ileficit dj«order." All bonks JIC a\ailable thioueh the "Ding" D;ulmy Bookstore. Call 239-472-1100 uxt. 241 for iiiloimillion. Lily & Co. to commemorate first •anniversary with community party Sanibel's first "jewelry turing valet parking, food, gallery," Lily & Co. wine, music, art and jewel- Jewelers, is celebrating its ry. Representatives from first anniversary with an some of Lily's couture jew- Island Appreciation. event elry designers, • including hosted by co-owners Karen Marya Dabrowski and Bell and Dan Schuylcr Charles. Krypell, will also from 5-9 p.m on Saturday, make an appearance. The Nov. 24. The pair will wel- event is free and open to the come Islanders for an public. evening of festivities, fea- .'- r'" •-! ^M RTI INSURANCE SFRVICFS Covering all counties in SW Florida. Home, Wind, Flood & Auto. 2163 Periwinkle Way • Sanibcl Island can Wendy Matura 239.463.5200 472-0606- ivw'ni.!i?t\Vzrfi:>iavi$-;\- -v. : • [email protected] 2B01-K Estero Blvd., Ft. Myers Beach, FL 39311 BJO TBE guided kayak tours introduces Ir- visitors to Island ecosystem, wildlife ALL PHQTOS BY LINDA CHRISTMAN Kayakers enter Commodore Creek Trail while on their Tarpon Bay Explorers guided tour. I By LINDA CHRISTMAN "I feeJ it's my responsi- tryintrvincgr tIon givm'vpe guests.cnipsts " Wv ichristmanWhreczcncwspa- bility to communicate the Lombardi suggests resi- peiwom importance of the wildlife dents take the time to refuge, the mission of the explore Tarpon Bay. Canoe & Kayak wildlife refuge and the "Everybody on the island, Magazine has. ranked overall ecology of Sanibel should know what the Tarpon Bay as one-of the and mangrove estuaries. heck's going on back Top 10 places to paddle in It's a very delicate ecosys- here," he said. "You live the U.S., and every year tem, and a lot of folks are here; it's your back yard." many Sanibel-Captiva res- just not aware of that, so During group stops, idents and visitors are it's our job as naturalists to artist Scott Renbarger of eager to see for them- convey that message to Santa Fe, N.M., put down selves. them. This is not Disney his paddle and sketches Tarpon Bay Explorers World; this is a refuge for wildlife he spots, while in Sanibel offers a 90- wildlife." Lombardi answers other minutc, Ihree-milc guided Lombardi recommends guests' questions about kayak tour lhal leads that visitors take a guided fish, birds and mangroves. guests through the scenic tour first before venturing "They don't have these Commodore Creek Water out on their own. kinds of birds in New Trail, where paddlers4 are "You'll have a general Mexico," Renbarger noted. assured of seeing some understanding of the ecol-, ; Part-time Sanibel resi- form of wildlife—whether ogy and the food web," he dent Maureen Rose of it's an ibis perching, an said. Otherwise, you just Ocean Township, N. J., osprey circling; a cor- kind of go right through it. took a friend from the morant dipping, or a mul- The wildlife isn't going to Garden State out for the let leaping. During the just jump out right there.

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