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Hudson Stirner, Colin Menzel, Antonio Clark pilots, police officers, architects, soldiers, scientists, football players, mountain Tye Phoenix, Milena Weigel, Matthew Dunn, Samuel Paul, Johnny Quillin, Zane Stoneman, climbers and race car drivers. Daniel Romulus The graduates’ favorite things to do at school are playing on the playground, play centers, arts and crafts, painting, eating lunch, and finding doodlebugs. The children’s arents, grandparents, siblings and staff attended the Children’s Education artwork was displayed on stage for all to see. Parent Mark Meyers produced a beautiful Center of the Islands Graduation Day on Saturday, June 12 at The Sanibel graduation DVD, which brought many in the audience to tears. Jana Yates, director, PSchool auditorium. This is a very special graduating class. They hold the expressed thanks and appreciation to Ms. Lu Sares for 20 years of teaching at the honor of being the 36th class to graduate, celebrating 36 years of dedication to education center. Diplomas were presented by pre-k teachers Ms. Lu Sares education. This year’s graduates are aspiring veterinarians, firefighters, airplane continued on page 27 Community House Offers A Cool Twist For Independence Day Parade he Sanibel Community Association has announced the first ever Parade Insider, Tan air conditioned option for watching the Independence Day parade inside The Community House via live video and audio feed. Cool bever- ages will be served along with frozen ice cream treats donated by Dairy Queen of Sanibel. Doors will be open to residents and visitors from 9 a.m. to noon on parade day, July 3. You can also set up your chairs outside. Dancing with the Islands’ Stars videogra- pher Rusty Farst will reunite with emcee Evette Zurbriggen, who will be stationed in front of The This false crawl was photographed last week a little west of West Wind Inn on Sanibel. The Community House announcing the floats and turtle came up, tried to move past the furniture – note the sand on the furniture – but gave interviewing parade-goers. Billy’s Bikes and Billy’s up and returned to the water without nesting. Rentals, underwriting the costs of the live feed. A new addition to the parade this year is the People’s Choice Award, sponsored by The Please Keep Beaches Clear For Community House. Ballots will be handed out along the parade route so you can vote for your favor- Nesting And Hatching Sea Turtles ite parade entry. Ballots must be returned to The Community House by noon on parade day. An ndependence Day is upon us, and while most people associate barbecues and award banner will be presented to the 2010 People’s fireworks with the holiday, it also marks the beginning of sea turtle hatching sea- Choice winner for display on their 2011 float. Ison. July is the busiest month for sea turtles on Sanibel and Captiva. The Sanibel- Parking is free at The Community House but plan Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) sea turtle volunteers patrol the beaches of to arrive early as Periwinkle Way closes to traffic at 9 Sanibel and Captiva daily, tracking and monitoring all nesting. Bart Smith shows his patriotic a.m. For more information call 472-2155. spirit continued on page 27 2 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 Hortoons American Legion merican Legion Post 123 will present Guitar Slingers AShowdown with a hog roast and barbecue on Sunday, June 27 from 1 to 8 p.m. as a benefit for Bruce Eddy. It will features Harbor City Blues Band, The Troublestarters, Pat McCune, Danny Morgan, Ira Wilks and Gary & Kerri. On Friday, June 25, Elaine’s 6-ounce ribeye sandwich is served all day. On Monday nights there will be 9-ball pool tournaments starting at 6 p.m. Thursday nights is Texas Hold’em at 7 p.m. Players are needed. Food is served all day every day. The public is welcome. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 9 p.m. The legion is at mile marker 3 on Sanibel- Captiva Road. For more infor- mation call 472-9979.
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Leasing Opportunities: 239-472-2792 [email protected] • www.LeaseOnSanibel.com 6 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 INSIDE CITY HALL Ayers; Veronique and Gilles; Rebecca a prospect that didn’t sit well with some Hopkins; Miss Jaime and Miss Justine commissioners both from an environmen- Luckey; Select Vacations; SCI of SW tal and aesthetic standpoint. Florida; Steve, Anoush; Amelia, Maya However, under legal pressure, the and Olivia Brangaccio; RE-MAX of city council has asked the commission the Islands Vacation Rentals; Sanibel to come up with an ordinance to allow Accommodations; Kathleen Suchora; those property owners the same rights as Times of the Islands; VIP Vacation the two dozen or more who already have Rentals; Danny Morgan Entertainment docks. and Amy Morgan; The Morris Family - Seven property owners have hired Bill, Kati, Will and Sophie; Claudia Burns; Attorney Stephen Hartsell to represent Rachel Tritaik of Island Therapy; Sanibel them and they are prepared to go to Air Conditioning; Trasi Sharp and Liza court if they are not allowed their riparian Clouse of the Over Easy Cafe and Island rights. Paws; BestofSanibelCaptiva.com; Libby “Banning docks is condemning part Boren McMillan and Michael David of of their property rights… their ability to Studio 11; Robin Costa, Marjorie and have a dock adds to the value of your Finance Director Sylvia Edwards, Councilman Jim Jennings, Sharon Michie and Judy Joe Meek, Mike and Maureen Valiquette property,” Hartsell said. Michie of Sandcastle Construction; Congress City Attorney Ken Cuyler noted to Jewelers; Melissa Trumbull; Prawnbroker the commission, “You are hearing the other donations that come in. Restaurant Group (Timbers, Sanibel Grill, argument that is going to be made in Public’s Michie established Friends of the July Matzaluna and the Prawnbroker), Bailey’s court… taking of a property. The fact it 4th Fireworks and before long had col- General Store; Adventures in Paradise; happened in 1993 doesn’t make any dif- Generosity Will lected enough to pay for a light-up-the- and folks who have tossed their loose ference.” sky show. change into collection jars that are scat- Hartsell urged the city to “look to the Light Up The Sky To date the Friends of the July 4th tered about the islands. DEP standards rather than create con- Fireworks are: by Anne Mitchell flicts.” But Commissioner Paul Reynolds The Lazy Flamingo; Sanibel-Captiva says he has no faith in the Department hen it looked as though there Chamber of Commerce; Mason Bayside Dock of Environmental Protection. “They do a would be no fireworks dis- Meyer; Cathy and Terri Malik; Audrey lousy job for us,” he added. Wplay on Sanibel this July 4, Fischer; Becky Mulka and Family; Sean Debate Still Vice Chairman Phillip Marks sug- Sharon Michie, president and owner Scott; Cottages to Castles; Danny gested requiring property owners to of Cottages to Castles, which special- Adams; Andy and Sally McGowan Far From Over share docks, something he said was done izes in luxury vacation rentals, launched and Hawthorne; Corah, Kallah and successfully in California where he once her own campaign to raise the needed Thatcher; Lisa Schuman of Island by Anne Mitchell lived. funds. Grooming; Trudy Prevatte; Sanibel “Who is going to want it in their back- Last Friday, Michie and her mother Susan Andrews; Elizabeth Reynolds; he ongoing debate over whether yard?” wondered Commissioner Holly Judy Michie handed over a $15,600 Jim Ballenger;, ‘Tween Waters Inn; The the city should lift the ban on boat Smith. check to Sanibel City Finance Director Castaways and Beachview Cottages; Tdocks on Sanibel’s bayside is still Natural Resources Director Rob Loflin Sylvia Edwards. As of Wednesday, the Laura and Charley Ball of Barefoot playing out before the planning commis- says he “prefers the status quo,” adding total had reached $17,517. That covers Charley’s Painting; Sanibel-Captiva sion. On Tuesday, after another lengthy that the sea grasses are still there and $2,500 for police and fire department Vacation Rental Managers Association; discussion, the commission continued it need protecting, especially because of the assistance and 20 minutes of pyrotech- Royal Shell Vacations; “Buckeye” Ken until July 13. damage being done by the releases from nics. That leaves $17 to be rolled over to Wasiniak; Samantha Price; Sanibel Lifting the 17-year-old ban could result Lake Okeechobee. “Without them in 60 new docks being built between the the 2011 fireworks fund along with any Holiday; Island Vacations; Carol continued on page 40 Sanibel Lighthouse and Woodring Point,
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Jane Vos Hogg Bridget Vandenburgh LOW-RUB, SOYBEAN INK E-mail: [email protected] Joan Hooper ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 7 of Environmental Protection (DEP) to for over 25 years the CEPD has repeat- On Captiva, only registered voters can SCOTUS Backs set seaward beachfront property lines edly demonstrated that beach nourish- vote in the next CEPD referendum to (Erosion Control Lines or ECL) for ment prevails as the effective solution. decide the beach nourishment outcome. Florida Beach nourishment projects. Our ECL was Consequently, nourishment is critical to Whether or not they own property, reg- set on Captiva’s beach at the old pre- beach survival. istered voters alone decide whether main- Nourishment nourishment high water mark (HWM) in The last project was 2005-06 with taining CEPD’s nourishment program submitted by the late 1980s, where the mean high tide augmentation of 90,000 cubic yards in should be authorized the anticipated $15 Michael Mullins, peaked landward prior to the first island 2008; 1.3 million cubic yards in total million investment. Under the CEPD’s Chairman, wide renourishment. Sand accreting on replaced eroded sand on Captiva and on enabling legislation, only registered Captiva Erosion the beach extends the publicly owned northern Sanibel ( pursuant to interlocal Captiva voters determine whether to Prevention District beaches seaward, but will continue to agreement.) The 2004 CEPD board fore- authorize the CEPD to borrow in antici- have no effect on private property access cast Captiva property assessments of over pation of the next nourishment, likely to n June 17, to the water. $8 million of an anticipated $11 million be in 2013. in a much As nourishment projects restore erod- project. However, impacted by Hurricane Issues still of concern to Captiva’s Oantici- ing beaches, BSPA legislation reset prop- Charley and other 2004-05 storms, the beaches and shorelines: pated decision, the erty lines to fixed ECLs. Historically on cost was a record high $25 million. But Should the CEPD beach nourishments Supreme Court of Captiva, the public could legally walk only an unprecedented $1 million funded continue? the United States on the wet sand (seaward of HWM) until from CEPD reserves plus outside funding Will Captiva’s beach face an acceler- (SCOTUS) upheld the 1980s, when the BSPA re-set the of approximately $18 million from fed- ated and critical state of erosion? Michael Mullins a landmark Florida property lines of beachfront properties to eral, state and county sources allowed a How much ancillary government fund- case re beach the afore-mentioned ECL. reduced assessment decided unanimously ing for CEPD is achievable in the future? nourishment and restoration of Florida’s The Supreme Court upholds the by the 2007 board. This resulted in a What will be the effect of the BP oil critically eroded beaches. The outcome BSPA and continues to allow the public Captiva property owner cost of $5.6 mil- spill on our beaches? results in absolutely no change for to walk on dry sand between the high lion. An additional $3.5 million for the Captiva’s beach nourishment projects, as water mark and the fixed erosion control Blind Pass restoration was also funded by the high court unanimously backs lower lines or private property lines. CEPD, county and state sources, with no SCCF Needs courts’ earlier decisions. The reason we nourish with beach property owner assessment. The Florida Beach Preservation Act compatible sand from offshore “borrow Is nourishment cost effective? Erosion Volunteers was upheld and constitutionality of beach areas” is that beaches erode severely dur- is a persistent and growing problem. nourishment validated. The issue was ing storms, and routinely due to inlets’ Albeit controlled, it seems not preventable he Sanibel-Captiva Conservation argued orally in December 2009 in the hydrology and other natural and man- with current permitable methods. CEPD’s Foundation (SCCF) needs volun- case of Stop the Beach Renourishment made causes. Erosion has long threat- first island-wide nourishment of 1988 and Tteers for the Clam Bayou Oyster v. Florida (08-1151); the June decision ened Captiva’s beach and without our two subsequent nourishments in 1996 Restoration project on Monday, June supports our Captiva rights to continue beaches and dunes Captiva’s survival is and 2005 replaced almost four million 28. The shell is all bagged for the cre- the community’s beach nourishment also threatened. cubic yards of eroded Captiva beach. To ation of oyster reef substrate in Clam practices. For detailed links to case arti- Severe erosion confounded Captivans continue being effective, beaches require Bayou. Volunteers have already helped cles, contact Captiva Erosion Prevention for years and the beach was officially ongoing maintenance, a process that is move more than half of the shell out into District (CEPD). designated as critically eroded. Also for admittedly costly. Yet, given the exponen- the bayou but volunteers are still needed Florida’s Beach and Shore years, Captivans were divided over which tial increases in property values concomi- to complete the phase. If you can help, Preservation Act (BSPA) (http://tr.im/ approaches to take. However, in the tant with Captiva’s nourishment, arguably call Sabrina Lartz at the Marine Lab, cepdbpa) empowers the Department 1980s Captivans reached consensus and increased values far outweigh the costs. 395-4617, or email [email protected]. 8 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 the lighted candle, ‘Conservation’.” It is this legacy as a special, sanctuary to send them to the Committee of the When Did The Official recognition of Sanibel and island that eventually propelled Sanibel Islands at PO Box 88 on Sanibel, 33957, Captiva’s uniqueness came in 1939, residents into incorporating as a city – to or to [email protected]. For more information Islands Officially when, largely through the efforts of protect the island from overdevelop- about the Committee of the Islands, visit “Ding” Darling helping islanders, the ment. And it is why codes on Sanibel are www.coti.org. Become Special? Florida Legislature passed a Special Act particularly restrictive when it comes to by Barbara Joy Cooley, (Chapter 19936) to establish a “game development, to protect the natural envi- President, Committee of the Islands and fish refuge” encompassing the islands ronment and wildlife. of Sanibel and Captiva. The act made it This is what the Committee of the ust about illegal for anyone to “catch, hunt, trap or Islands is all about; its mission is “To everyone take any wild game, game animals, game develop and promote policies and posi- Jseems to birds, or game fish” except those that tions designed to maintain and enhance acknowledge that needed to be removed “in order to main- the quality of life on the islands and to Read us online at Sanibel is special tain a normal biological balance.” preserve their unique and natural charac- and unique. Have Original Refuge Included Entire teristics.” IslandSunNews.com you ever wondered Island If you have stories to share about the when this notion Following the state designation, the legacy of Sanibel and Captiva as special of Sanibel’s special Sanibel National Wildlife Refuge was and unique places, we encourage you nature began? designated in 1945. Its boundaries then Teddy Roosevelt included the southwestern part of Captiva seemed to be aware and all of Sanibel Island. of it, because he Nevertheless, Florida continued to sell Public Invited To Meet Local first came to Sanibel and Captiva to join off pieces of the nearly 2,000 acres of a fishing party in 1914. In the 1930s, state-owned land on Sanibel for develop- Candidates Running In The Primary the secluded, natural setting of Sanibel ment. “Ding” Darling protested strongly embers of the public are invited to a non-partisan meet and greet of local and Captiva attracted famous people such against these sales, and tried to have a candidates to kickoff the campaign season leading up to the August 24 pri- as Edna St. Vincent Millay, Anne and more permanent refuge established on Mmary election and election of school board seats and judgeships. Charles Lindbergh, and violinist Albert the island. Eventually he gave up and There will also be a voters’ informational booth on topics such as voter registration, Spalding, among others. sold his Sanibel property. ballot by mail and early voting.The event, which is being jointly sponsored by the AFL- In 1937, the cartoonist J. N. “Ding” That left the Sanibel-Captiva Audubon CIO – the country’s largest federation of unions – and the Southwest Florida Coalition Darling gave a speech to a large audi- Society to take up the cause in the late For Change, will be held on Saturday, June 26 at 2 p.m. at Café Cabaret at the ence at a place called Fisherman’s Lodge. 1950s. Progress was made, bit by bit. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers. Historian Elinore Dormer describes this After Darling died in 1962, the U.S. Candidates include those running for Lee County Commission seats and candidates as the “turn of the road” for Sanibel Fish and Wildlife Service and the Darling running for school board seats and other offices. and Captiva. In her book The Sea Shell Memorial Committee worked along Following the meet and greet with local candidates, and voter information session, Islands, Dormer wrote that, “With a with the Audubon group to establish a there will be a rally for Congressman Kendrick Meek, running for the U.S. Senate, sense of history, The Islander of the fol- National Preserve in 1967. Finally the who will speak to attendees. Congressman Meek is the first candidate to qualify for lowing week bore a cover sketch by Matt J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife statewide office by collecting over 140,000 petitions requesting his name be placed on Clapp of two faces, the Spirit of Captiva Refuge was dedicated on February 4, the ballot. and the Spirit of Sanibel, between them 1978. Refreshments and beverages will be served. For more information call Michelle Guerin of the Southwest Florida Coalition for Change at 239-839-6118.
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Billy Kirkland as a leprechaun at Bailey’s St. Patrick’s Day festival
“The business has grown every year,” Kirkland’s reputation as an entre- said Kirkland, who is often seen wheeling preneur who knew how to run a brisk around the island leading a group of vaca- Billy Kirkland was the grand marshal at the tourist trade spread around the island, tioners on Segways. “The improvements Billy Kirkland seen recently in Dancing with 2006 Independence Day parade and he was asked to open concessions the city has made on the bike paths have the Islands’ Stars at West Wind Inn, Casa Ybel (sold to really helped our business.” Kirkland began his island story at the him by Larry Congress, who went on to Most recently, Kirkland, dressed in a Sanibel Hilton, which is now the Sanibel start Congress Jewelers), Sundial, ‘Tween cowboy outfit, made a splash in Dancing by Brian Johnson Inn. He handled everything at the beach- Waters Inn, and Ramada (now Holiday with the Islands’ Stars at The Community front resort from cleaning the pool to Inn). House. n Friday, June 4, Billy Kirkland, hosing down the Hobie Cats to coordi- In 1997 he opened his first bike shop Kirkland attributes his success to the charismatic owner of Billy’s nating the sailboats and windsur fers. at a location at the end of Periwinkle “good employees who believe in custom- OBikes and Billy’s Rentals, cel- He spotted a business opportunity to Way, near Bailey’s Shopping Plaza. er service” and “integrity” in his business ebrated 25 years of business success on rent umbrellas and rafts and sell suntan In August, 1999 he moved Billy’s practices. “You do what you say you are Sanibel Island. lotion, and management approved the Rentals to its present spot in the middle going to do,” he said. “Looking back, I never thought idea. Demand was strong, and he hired of Periwinkle Way, near Schnapper’s “Those early days were fun,” said I would be where I am today,” said Robin Ramming, now a well-known Hots. Five years later he established Ramming. “Billy’s come a long way and Kirkland. “I arrived here in 1985 with island figure who manages The Bait Billy’s Bikes across the street for the retail probably not near done.” $200 in my pocket and a little yellow Box, and watersports enthusiast David sale of bikes. Kirkland agrees. “I’m looking forward pick-up truck.” Lowden, now at Bank of America. to another 25 years.” 11th Annual Women’s Fourth of July Apparel & Sandals CELEBRATION Apparel Sanibel Perfume July 4th, 2010 & Sandals SCHEDULE OF EVENT 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Sanibel Island, Fl Sanibel Perfume Great Food & Drinks Live Music by Small Town Kids Bounce Houses Nic + Zoe, Tribal , Spanner & Activities Dusk: See The Andrea Lieu, Cheryl Nash SANIBEL FIREWORKS! Cash Only allowed for food and drinks. Naot & Onex Sandals Find your favorite plus sizes here from 14W-24W
949 Sand Castle Rd. Stop By & Sanibel, Florida 33957 Periwinkle Place See Our Latest $5 Parking Per Vehicle Shopping Center Arrivals OPEN TO 2075 Periwinkle Way THE PUBLIC www.PeachRepublic.com • 239.472.8444 10 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 Graham is a “lifestyle expert” who has Bridge for Fun is at 12:30 p.m. where 100 percent of the proceeds Center 4 Life written for Womans’ Day and had her Monday and Wednesday. support life-transforming programs and home featured on the cover of Budget Mah Johngg is at 12:30 p.m. services in Naples, Immokalee and Bonita Programs Decorating Ideas magazine. Read her Thursday. Springs. Options offers high-quality, new n Tuesday, July 13 at 10 a.m. tips at www.sanibelcaptivadaily.com. Prizes for both games are awarded and gently-used furniture, rugs, linens, Melinda Graham, owner of The seminar is free and each par - and materials and supplies are included. household items and small appliances; OSurroundings, the home décor ticipant will receive a coupon for a dis- Cost is $2.50 for members, $5 for non- accessories and clothing for men and boutique on Sanibel, will present a casu- count at the boutique. Sign-up is a must members. women, including a designer boutique. al, fun seminar on Clever Decorating: because of space limitations. Kayaking is on July 13 and 27. There Watercolor with artist Bea Pappas is Repurposing Tricks. Summer fitness classes at the City of is space for 16 people on our eight two- Fridays from noon to 3:30 p.m. There She will show how to display your Sanibel Center 4 Life include HAPPY person kayaks and unlimited space for will be two, four-week sessions on July best shell; how to use that pretty basket Hour Fitness and Essential Total Fitness those who own their own kayaks. Meet 9, 16, 23 and 30. Cost for each four - or teacup from Noah’s Ark; and how to with Sandi McDougall on Monday, at the center. The center supplies the week session: $80 for members, $100 display grandma’s teapot, among other Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. kayaks, paddles and life jackets (which all for non-members. You will work from still topics. Gentle Yoga with Chris Brown is at participants must wear). Also, it is useful life such as flowers, glass objects, toys, She will show how to artfully bring our 11 a.m. Monday and Wednesday.Class to bring water, a small snack, change of etc. First time artists as well as those with home alive using our antiques, real or silk exercises make use of chairs and mats clothing (in case you get wet), sun and some experience are welcome. flowers, seashells or vintage baskets and to meet the needs of varying experience bug lotion, sunglasses and a hat. Pappas suggests quality paper and kitchenware. levels. Bring a towel. Fees are $5 for members and $10 for paint for the best results and recom- non-members. Sign up and pay at the mends watercolor paper that is 140 cold center. pressed, 22X30 and acid free. Buy at Cinema Therapy is back July 2 at least four sheets for the four -week ses- 31st ANNUAL 1:30 p.m. This is a free adult time-out sion. Artist grade paint is recommended,
to escape in Movieland. It’s every Friday such as Windsor Newton, in a minimum and includes free popcor n, a movie and of yellow, red, and blue. A minimum of a laughter. Only comedies and musicals are one-inch flat brush of white nylon is also shown. Stop by the center to pick up the needed. Styrofoam plates make good pal- ROAD RALLY schedule. ettes. Bring paper towels, too. Leisure Lunchers - Thrift & Computer Class is Tuesday, July 6 and Consignment Shoppers, explore new res- Thursday, July 8 with Patty W aters. The The Sanibel Captiva Optimist Club taurants and shops. Carpooling is encour - topic: What’s A Spreadsheet? There will 2010 Official Entry Form aged. Sign up at the center and view the be two sessions from 1 to 3 p.m. For an early start time, Mail this form along with entry fee ($35.00) to: menu. You must pre-register. These two sessions introduce working Sanibel Captiva Optimist Club The next trip is on Tuesday, July with rows and columns to keep track of P.O. Box 1370 Sanibel, Florida 33957 20. Leave the center at 10:30 a.m. to everything from your checkbook, loan Additional Info Randy @ 699-8739 or Richard @ 292-4631 dine at Food & Thought Restaurant & payments, household inventory and rent- on-line @ www.sancapoptimist.org Market, 2132 Tamiami Trail N, Naples. als. Cost is $60 for members, $90 for Contact - e-mail [email protected] The restaurant is not all vegetarian but non-members. offers vegetarian options as well as a Call 472-5743 for further details of all juice, smoothie and coffee bar. There is programs. . outdoor seating. Shopping will follow at Options Thrift Card Type Visa MasterCard Shoppe, 968 Second Ave. N, Naples, Ex: Date ______3 Digit code on back ______Card # ______Team Name: ______Driver’s Name: ______Navigator’s Name: ______Where Can We Contact The Team Leader? Please Print: Team Leader Name: ______Address: ______City: ______State: ______Zip: ______Day Phone: ______Evening Phone: ______Art by Myra Roberts Time Out: Time In: Total Time: BIRKENSTOCK • MEPHISTO • ECCO Mileage Out: Mileage In: Total: See us In our New Location COMFORT BY DESIGN Route Score: + Bonus: - Penalties: Total: 630 Tarpon Bay Rd (next to Over Easy Cafe) (239) 395-0666 • 1-800-454-3008 Entry Fee $35.00 Includes: 395-1350 Car, Driver, Navigator, Unlimited Crew, and 1 Official Road Rally T-Shirt Sanibel Island • 1640 Periwinkle Way in Limetree (Additional T-Shirts will be available for $15.00) www.sanibelartandframe.com Across from the Bank of the Islands Penalties: x Five points deducted for each mile over or under computed mileage. x Two points deducted for each minute over or under course time.– x Entry disqualified for exceeding posted speed limit. WE NOW x Entry disqualified if not at finish point within 2 1/2 hours. x The Rally Master reserves the right to adjust the time equally for all contestants if conditions warrant. OFFER Afterglow party in The Sanibel Grill @ The Timbers Restaurant! x STERLING SILVER POLISHING “Not Your Daughters Jeans” 14K and 18K Platinum, Custom Design, Watch Batteries NEW FASHION ARRIVALS and Bands • Buying Gold
Selected merchandise on sale... $25 Registration from end of Parade to 12:00 Noon Saturday, July 3rd, On Sanibel For Over 20 Years! in the parking lot at Timbers Restaurant, Mon-Fri 10-4 pm Mon-Fri 10-4 pm 703 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel Island, Florida (at the East End) (at the East End) Conducted by: The Sanibel Captiva Optimist Club 455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel The Sanibel – Captiva Optimist Club is a 501(C)3 Corporation and your donation is fully tax deductible. Please note that we are an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization and all of the funds go directly to Helping The Kids 395-3455 472-5544 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 11 Red, White Summer Services And Blue Sunday At Community At Church Church unday, July 4 will be a special ven during the summer months, day on the campus of Sanibel three worship opportunities are SCommunity Church. Each service Eavailable at Sanibel Community will ring with a patriotic theme, includ- Church every Sunday. In the cool of ing an opportunity to pray for the the morning, at 8 a.m., a traditional needs of America. During Courtyard worship service is held that concludes Fellowship time at 10:15 a.m., spe- with partaking of the Lord’s Supper. cial red, white and blue snacks will be At 9 a.m., a contemporary service with served, with live patriotic songs filling full praise band celebrates the living the air. Each person will receive a copy Lord Jesus Christ. A second traditional of the U.S. Constitution and a prayer service, with powerful music is held at guide for America. There will also be 10:45 a.m. the opportunity to register to vote. Senior Pastor Dr. Daryl Donovan All are invited to celebrate life, liberty preaches an encouraging relevant Bible and the pursuit of happiness. Worship message at all three services. services are at 8, 9, (contemporary) and Each Sunday at 10:15 a.m. there are 10:45 a.m.. cool refreshments and warm fellowship The Church is at 1740 Periwinkle in the courtyard. Sunday School is avail- Way, next to Jerry’s Market. For more able for all ages. Nursery is provided at all information call 472-2684 or log onto services. www.sanibelchurch.com. Sanibel Community Church is at 1740 Periwinkle Way, next to Jerry’s Market. For more information call 472-2684 or The Charm of visit www.sanibelchurch.com. Sanibel Island Rotary Happenings by Shirley Jewell axes, yup! We were talking taxes this week… property taxes that is. THoly Moly! Ken Wilkinson, Lee County property appraiser, came to the Rotary house last Friday morning. Can you imagine being in charge of an office that is responsible for appraising and preparing the annual tax roll for unincorporated Lee and all Create a bracelet of island memories municipalities within Lee County? Can to cherish all year long ... you imagine being charged with this responsibility during the current economic mess, when county property values have been on a downslide for the last three years? Wilkinson’s office has 531,688 property owners to answer to and every- one is holding their breath until their Lee County Property Appraiser Ken TRIM notice comes out in August. TRIM Wilkinson is an acronym for the Truth in Millage Law, passed in 1980 by the Florida State are a combination of ad valorem and non Legislature. It was designed to keep the ad valorem assessments. Real property public informed about the taxes as pro- is land, buildings, fixtures and all other posed by local taxing authorities. The improvements to the land. A parcel of TRIM notice is the notice of proposed real property is a tract of land and the property taxes required by this law. improvements attached to it. As you can Wilkinson said, “Lee County property imagine, the Lee County appraiser’s had a 28-year run of property going up office is gearing up for a record number but for the last three years property val- of phone calls this year. The property ues have been in a steep decline.” Sixty- value used to determine your tax bill eight percent of real estate sales last year is seven months behind the real estate were bank sales. In Lehigh and North market price when you get your 2010 Cape Coral you can now buy a house for tax bill. That means, if the value of your $30,000. Those same houses sold for property is lower now than on January as much as $230,000 just a few years 1, that will not be reflected in this year’s ago. There definitely is a strict formula bill. That is sometimes confusing to many for determining the value of real estate people. When you get your TRIM state- property. Ultimately, the issue is the just ment, you can ask for a review of the 4AHITIAN 'ARDENS s 0ERIWINKLE 7AY s 3ANIBEL )SLAND &, value of the property as of January 1 (of appraisal determination. This is a the previous year), and any evidence that 4ELEPHONE s 4OLL FREE tends to indicate the value of the property continued on page 37 WWW#EDAR#HEST3ANIBELCOM s 7E BUY SELL ESTATE JEWELRY on that date. Real estate property taxes, also referred to as real property taxes, 12 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 9 a.m. Contemporary Service Churches/ Temples with Kids’ Church A Surprising ANNUNCIATION GREEK 10:45 a.m. Traditional Service ORTHODOX CHURCH: Childcare available at all services. Wedding Gift 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL Rev. Dr. Elias Bouboutsis UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. 2050 Periwinkle Way 472-0497 Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. The Reverend Dr. John Danner, Sr. Pastor. Fellowship Programs, Greek School, Sunday worship services: Sunday School, Bible Study 7:45 a.m. Chapel (in Sanctuary); www.orthodox-faith.com 10 a.m. Full service with nursery, child care 481-2099 and Sunday School. Elevator access. BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: The Reform Congregation of Bat Yam, 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 Temple of the Islands, meets for Friday Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, night services at 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Communion Service: Monday and Tuesday, Hall, of the United Congregational Church, 8:30 a.m. 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Daily Mass: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Call Temple President Dr. Michael Raab, at 8:30 a.m.; Saturday Vigil, 5 p.m.; 395-1432 for more information. Sunday Masses, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. August and September Services Joe Brydia gets a hug from the bride after CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA: delivering the keys 11580 Chapin Lane Saturday, Vigil Mass 5 p.m., The Rev. Dr. Robert R. Hansel Sunday Masses at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Nov. 15 through April 18 ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS Sunday 11 a.m. EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 472-1646 2304 Periwinkle Way between the “Joe, thank you all for FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, Bean and Baileys 472-2173 SCIENTIST: Rev. Dr. Ellen Sloan, Rector making our dreams come 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday - 10:30 a.m.; www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org true. You found us the most Sunday School - 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Worship Services: evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading Saturdays at 5 p.m. beautiful home and then room open, Monday, Wednesday and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. you made our wedding Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (November Wednesday at 9 a.m. through March), Friday 10 a.m. to 1st Wednesdays of the month at 6 p.m. unforgettable. 1 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS Bride Suzie Black holds up the keys to We will be forever thankful SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH: OF THE ISLANDS: her new home. With her is the groom Ben Sanibel Community Church: Meets on the first Sunday of each month Black and realtor Joe Brydia and will never forget you. 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684 from December through April at the Please stop by any time.” Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor Sanibel Congregational Church 2050 Periwinkle Way at 7:30 p.m. Barb Nave, Associate Pastor en and Suzie Black were trying to Thank You, Tom Walsh, Youth Pastor A pot luck is held at a member’s home on close on their new home the same Sunday Worship Hours: the third Sunday of each month. Suzie and Ben Black For more information call 433-4901 or Bweek as their island wedding was 8 a.m. Traditional Service email [email protected]. scheduled. Things were not going at with Communion all well that week and the wedding was approaching fast without their closing having been scheduled. On Friday morning VIP Realty agent Joe Brydia and Dawn Crowel of Title Group Services went to a retirement home to have the seller sign the closing documents, as she was no longer able to drive a vehicle. It was the day of the wedding and the bride and groom did not want to see one another, so they took turns going in to sign the closing documents. The bride went in first, then was on her way to get A Great Place To Be Stranded ready. The groom signed the closing docu- ments at the last second while en route to the wedding chapel. He quickly signed and was about to dash off to meet his Book lady at the altar when his car would not start. No big deal, he jump-started the car Signing with the help of a good Samaritan and off he went. and Talk Neither the bride-to-be nor the groom- to-be knew if the closing would happen Friday, or exactly when. So Brydia waited around the office for the official closing. When it July 2nd did happen he got the keys to the house, wrapped them up in a box and delivered at 11am: them to the couple at their reception. “It was the only time I did not have enough cards to go around,” Brydia said. He was everyone’s hero. The box the keys came in along with the VIP key ring are on display in the newlyweds’ home and the Blacks say Brydia is their realtor for life. 1571 PERIWINKLE WAY SANIBEL, FL 33957 239.472.5223 www.sanibelbookshop.com ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 13 CROW Case Of The Week: “She said he looked spectacular and flew off right away,” said Dr. Amber. Burrowing Owl CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife by Brian Johnson hospital providing veterinary care for ne of the native and migratory wildlife from the more quirky Gulf Coast of Florida. The hospital Orescues accepts patients seven days a week of the year took from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail donations place on June 10 to PO Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. in Cape Coral Call 472-3644 or visit: when a burrow- www.crowclinic.org. ing owl was freed from the radiator of an yellow school BP Loss Claims bus. Somwehere between Tropicana Workshop and Chiquita boulevards the bus driver noticed the little raptor stuck to the front he Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of of the vehicle. No one knew just when Commerce is presenting a work- they picked up the bird along the route. Tshop to assist those who have or Jason Howard, a mechanic for the may lose business as a result of the BP Lee County School District, was sum- oil disaster. moned for the unusual job. You need to know and exercise your “I thought the bird was dead when I rights under the BP Claims Process and got the call,” said Howard. the law to recover from your economic One of his wings was lodged under the losses. grill, near the radiator, while his feet were Burrowing owl Michael P. Miller, of Stroemer & tangled up in wire. It was a complicated CROW staff had heard the history so “By Day 6 his mentation was normal, Company, PA and Aaron J. Pruss of extraction, but Howard managed to get they were amazed by his condition. “No and he was able to stand up tall, bob his Becker & Poliakoff, PA are leading the him loose without injuring him. bruising, no wounds, no fractures,” said head and scream,” said Dr. Amber. workshop. “He was startled at first and hissing, Dr. Amber McNamara. “Not bad for get- They transferred him outdoors, where It will take place Monday, June 28 but after I got him out he was my best ting stuck in the grill of a bus. It was quite he flew and landed with ease. at 5:30 p.m. at BIG ARTS on Dunlop friend,” said Howard. “I took him back to astonishing!” CROW contacted volunteer Ruth Road. A second workshop will be held the shop and put him in the shade. He However, the burrowing owl did Parks, who has maps with the GPS coor- on Tuesday, June 29 at 9 a.m. at The just looked at me. They said no food or remain “pretty dull” for the first 48 hours. dinates of all burrowing owl nests in Cape Community House on Periwinkle Way. water.” Staff gave him fluids, pain meds, the Coral, to assist with the June 21 release. The 120-gram raptor was taken to Chinese herb Body Sore, vitamins and She helped determine a general location Kindness East drop off point before mak- minerals. based on the finder history. ing it to CROW. The owl ate a mouse the second “It was pretty cool – a once in a life- night, and began to “perk up” the follow- time experience to hold an owl in your ing day. Staff added crickets to his diet. hand,” said Howard.
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Parade starts at 9:30 a.m. Periwinkle Way will close at 9 a.m. Festivities follow at: The Community House, Jerry’s and Bailey’s 14 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 African Journal tion and condemn it, for she came to the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of The Good, The Bad And The Sad... Solomon, and behold, something greater than Solomon is here.” The “south” is often called Ethiopia in the Bible, and the queen referred to is the Queen of Sheba, an empire that Ethiopians believe included the northern part of modern day Ethiopia, and from which their ruling dynasty originated. Modern day Ethiopia is now rising up and proclaiming the word of God. These are exciting times. Scott Martell moved to Sanibel in 1983 and has worked with various news organizations. He has served on a variety of boards, including CROW, Sanibel Elementary School, Sanibel Community Association, Pirate Playhouse, and Gulf Coast Symphony. He was called to Ethiopia to work for Project Mercy in 2006, and now is affil- iated with New Missions Systems and is working to establish Ethiopia Hope New buildings soar in Addis Abeb Village (www.EthiopiaHopeVillage. com). He can be reached at smartell@ I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon nmsi.org. you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and Post Dorowat with Danny Hailu, family and friends my burden is light.” From that comment came good conversation, and a renewal OBITUARY of spirit and enthusiasm. God works in interesting ways. I’ve been hearing all kinds of news from friends – good, bad and sad. The most striking to me, in my heart, is the story of Kidane. The twin brother of Lemlem, the young girl who graces all my prayer cards, Kidane was my student for fifth and sixth grade, and excelled in class. I expected him to keep doing well in school, and maybe even advancing to the upper levels of a competitive school football team. Orphans, Kidane and Lemlem had arrived in our compound two years previously, from the far south of Ethiopia. However, this year, know- ing that he was HIV-positive he fled the safety of the compound to return to his village. His parents had apparently died of AIDS, and only an aunt remains. Will there be any medical facilities for him in that rural area? Proper food and nutri- tion that is so critical for keeping up the immune system? A school to keep him GARY FRANKLIN GRAY Ato Belay’s family hosted us for church and supper advancing in knowledge? A church to ary Franklin Gray, 54, of Cape provide him hope? Those questions trou- by Scott Martell world, but I hope it never changes. Coral, Florida, formerly of ble me, not knowing the answers. Fort Myers Beach, Florida and I’m currently in language training Another student has had a more G y first week back in Ethiopia has with what most agree is a very difficult Baltimore, Maryland died on June 17, been full of the good, the bad positive year. Taye left school in grade 2010 at Hope Hospice, Fort Myers. language, Amharic, and I’m travelling all 10 after receiving an invitation to try- Mand the sad. Sometimes I feel over the city by mini-bus, of which there He was born on April 6, 1956 in like I’d never left this country. Other out with the Ethiopian National Team, Baltimore, a child of Harry and Doris are thousands. Language training and competing in the marathon (“home” of times I think I’m on another planet. A such travel often adds up to exhaustion (Knapp) Gray. city bustling with construction, Addis Haille Gabraselasse, among other world Gary worked at various resorts on by the end of a day. Nearing the end of renowned runners). He had no club sup- Ababa is much changed, in just a year’s my first week, I was running on empty. Fort Myers Beach and was employed for time, with signs of new wealth popping port, no money, and came from a hut many years as the bartender at Harris’s However, riding the mini-bus south to in the mountains. This was just a tryout, up like mushrooms in a field after a Mekinisa, I opened my Bible to continue Bar in Baltimore. He loved the beach and rain. Yet, on downtown streets one sees with no promises of any kind. He’s stuck the beach life, music, dancing and was a with my reading of the Book of Mathew. with it now for 18 months, and three homemade “huts” of rock and plastic You couldn’t have fit a sardine in the talented amateur photographer. along the sidewalk, which also serves as months ago he took second place in the He is survived by his wife, Katherine crowded bus. The road swarmed with marathon among all Ethiopia runners. kitchen and bathroom. traffic, pedestrians, goats. Horns blared. L. “Kat” Gray, his children, Jenifer Liles- Many people nod or raise their eye- (Chariots of Fire may need a sequel!) Burke of Peachtree City, Georgia, Jason People shouted. The mosque amplifier All in all, being in Ethiopia at this time, brows in greeting, showing dignity by called for payer. Liles of Linthicum, Maryland, Kristen respecting an older man (Me! How did is exciting, and a blessing. A few verses Staylor of Millersville, Maryland and An older man sat beside me, surrepti- later in the Book of Matthew comes the that happen, anyway?) Kids still stare, tiously looking over at my book. On the Angie Galvez of Pasadena, Maryland, and and slap my outreached hand when I say, story of the Sign of Jonah in which Jesus his stepdaughter, Lisa Wing, his brothers, two-page spread was all of Matthew 11 predicts his death and resurrection after “Endemena derachu tamarioch!” (Good and most of Chapter 12. My seat partner Jeffrey Gray and Michael Gray, both of morning students!) Others put out their three days, paralleling the story of Jonah Baltimore, Maryland and seven grand- put his elbow into me. “Yes, I like that. in the belly of the whale. The men of open hands, hoping for other things. He gives us rest.” Not only did he read children. He was the brother of the late I’ve met with many brothers and Ninevah repented at the preaching of Butch Gray. English, but out of a dozen lessons on Jonah, and Jesus proclaimed that some- sisters, with so many friends still to be the two pages he’d chosen to comment A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be contacted. Fellowship is precious here, thing greater than Jonah is now in their held on Saturday, June 26 from 2 to 5 on Matthew 11:25-30 which I, too, had midst (He, himself, the Messiah.) Then where community is a higher value than been studying. Extremely tired, I had p.m. at the Lighthouse Tiki Bar on Fort individualism. True, there are fewer dis- Jesus says: “The queen of the South will Myers Beach. 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Refuge Ranger Toni Westland teaches the children the importance of wearing a properly fitting life vest Capt. Tom Florence and Capt. Wally Mulka teach the children how to cast their fishing Becky Wolff and Joelle Hammes from the lines refuge’s STAR (Summer Teachers Assisting Refuges) program taught them how to tie knots such as the Palomar. Captains Andy Pollack and Steve Maddix showed the chil- dren how to throw cast nets over schools of baitfish. Probably the most critical thing the children learned about being on the water was the importance of wearing prop- Twenty-three children from five Lee County Boys and Girls Clubs visit the J. N. “Ding” erly fitted PDFs, or personal flotation devic- Darling National Wildlife Refuge to go fishing with the Tarpon Bay Explorers. es. One of the children said PDF could also represent “protection from drowning”! t was a beautiful sunny day on the calm waters of T arpon Bay when 23 enthusi- The children set sail on four pontoon astic children invaded for some fishing and fun. On Saturday, June 12th T arpon boats into Tarpon Bay to find some fish. IBay Explorers and the J. N. “Ding” Darling National W ildlife Refuge hosted the The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society pro- children from five Lee County Boys and Girls Clubs (Stars Complex, Pueblo Bonito, vided ice-cold bottled water. and J&J Bait Barrett Park, Sun Coast, and Sabal Palm) for a free day of fishing. Even a slow provided 500 wriggly shrimp. Capt. Steve Maddix watches Javian starting bus couldn’t dampen the spirits of the children who were greeted by the Captains Tom and Joelle found a grass McCarter, 10, practice throwing a cast net eager staff upon arrival. flat in the bay where their group of chil- Supervisory Refuge Ranger Toni Westland and Tarpon Bay Explorers (TBE) co- dren quickly started landing fish. Cameron Allen, 11, from Sun Coast; Elvin Rhodes, owner Wendy Schnapp welcomed the group on the water front where staff members 8, Sabal Palm; and Josiah Spada, 9, Barrett Park, each reeled in a jack crevalle. Capt. were waiting to teach the children the skills they would need for a successful fishing Wally’s group also found a grass flat to drift over and hooked into some trout and adventure. ladyfish. The kids with Captain Steve and Ranger T oni managed to spot a couple of TBE fishing captains Tom Florence and Wally Mulka gave casting lessons to the bottlenose dolphins while searching for a good fishing hole. They found lots of fish children so each would be able to cast their own lines out on the boats. The children and reeled in mangrove snapper, whiting, trout and catfish. also needed to know how to tie hooks onto their fishing lines, so Refuge Ranger
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Ranger Toni Westland (far left) and TBE co- Ranger Becky and Captain Andy Pollack Osmara Whiting, 11, celebrates catching a owner Wendy Schnapp (second from right) help 9-year-old Janalee Davis reel in a whiting with Ranger Toni Westland, Miss DJ visit with children from the Boys Clubs as sting ray. and Lupito Zambrano George Schnapp (far right) serves a hot- Eleven-year-old Cameron Allen smiles as dog lunch Captain Andy and Ranger Becky had awesome luck fishing at Green Point. The he reels in his first jack crevalle only boy on board, 7-year-old Kevin Rhodes (Sabal Palm) reeled in several sheepshead and a mangrove snapper. Elizabeth Haskett, 11, of Sun Coast, caught a beautiful keeper mangrove snapper. After releasing it back into the bay she exclaimed, “I feel so happy! That’s my first fish!” The most interesting catch of the day happened when 9-year -old Janalee Davis (Barrett Park) hooked into a souther n stingray. The other children on the boat all forgot about their own fishing rods while they watched the excitement. The ray was so strong that Capt. Andy had to help Janalee reel it close enough to the boat so he could cut it free. After two hours of fishing – during which every child caught a fish – the captains brought the children back to the Explorers’ dock where Geor ge Schnapp was waiting to serve a picnic lunch of freshly grilled hotdogs. The hungry group consumed almost 100 dogs. During lunch, the children couldn’t stop talking about how much fun they had and how exciting it was to catch so many fish. The group was alive with chatter about all their fish tales. The day ended with each child receiving a packet of infor mation about fishing and the J. N. “Ding” Darling National W ildlife Refuge and Tarpon Bay Explorers. Each child also received his or her very own fishing rod from the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society. The youngsters were so excited. For some it was their first time ever on a boat. Exhausted and elated, 12-year-old Craig Sirmons (Barrett Park) summed up the day best exclaiming with a big sigh, “This is awesome!” The youngsters were all smiles after the day of fishing in Tarpon Bay celebrate the 4th of july at the island cow
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BREAKFAST... Take Out Available LUNCH...DINNER!! DINE WITH THE LOCALS!! WE PROUDLY BREW 2163 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, Florida • 472-0606 STARBUCKS COFFEE Call Ahead Seating Available • OPEN 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 20 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 one of the little keys in the middle sound to drive you crazy as A Great Day Of that’s been holding some bigger snook. a guide after a while. The little mangrove key we were on is Perfectly presented baits Fishing For Reds shallow and has a large sandhole that is cast to chain after chain by Capt. generally best fished on the first part of of rolling fish with very Matt Mitchell the outgoing tide. After about 10 minutes few hook-ups was the and a few bites from throwing up to the story of my recent tarpon ast week trees, Anderson could not get a fish to charters. I had one stick. I was just about ready to move to When it comes right Lof the best another spot when I had him cast a bait down to it, as a tarpon redfish trips I can out about 20 feet from the trees to the guide all you can really remember in the middle back edge of the sandhole just to do is locate fish for your last few months. see if that’s where the fish were laid. clients. Once your Fishing with Peter Within 30 seconds of the bait hit- angler’s bait is in front of Anderson of ting the water we had a redfish hooked those rolling fish it’s out Miami, we started up. Almost every pinfish cast into the of your hands and up to out working an sandhole for more than a hour got hit. the fish. Some days no incoming tide on islands in the mouth Anderson caught his biggest redfish ever, matter how hard you try of the river for snook and reds without a real stud, measuring 34 inches and and how well you present too much luck. As the tide slowed and weighing 14 pounds. As time ran out bait after bait to the fish, came to an end we had only caught one on the charter we left the redfish biting. you just cannot make large jack. These were all big reds with most of them eat. Coming off Peter Anderson of Miami with a 34-inch, 14-pound redfish I knew we needed to bend a rod so I the 10-plus fish caught being over the another high tide pattern caught last week switched it up for a while to the sharks 27-inch slot. We never did manage a I only managed to jump Using medium/light spinning rods in the middle sound. We were just pass- snook but with a redfish bite like that it three tarpon all week, all within the first these sharks are a blast to catch. They ing time while waiting for the tide to start was a great morning on the water. few hours after sunrise using small live make long runs, jump and change direc- going out. After we hooked six or more Last week I found and fished more crabs for bait. Talking with other tarpon tion on a dime. Sure they are not a sharks in half an hour, the tide started tarpon than I have seen in years without guides this week we were all having the sought after gamefish but at times it’s just finally to fall out, so I ran the boat over to a whole lot of success. This really starts same problem, not being able to get nice to have the no-brainer to switch to these fish to eat. after a frustrating day of tarpon fishing. Shark fishing in the sound remained Look for these sharks in eight to nine- on fire. There are as many blacktips rang- feet of open water in the sound between ing in size from three to five feet as you Redfish and Captiva passes. Send Us Your Fish Tales want to catch. One morning we caught Capt. Matt Mitchell moved to Sanibel he Island Sun would like to hear from anglers about their catches. Send us more than 20 in a one-hour period. We in 1980 and has fished local waters for details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, species fished with live pinfish under a float and more than 25 years. He now lives in St. Tand weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them at had some great top water strikes. The James City and has worked as a back the Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, or email to pinfish would freak out as they swam on country fishing guide for more than 10 [email protected]; or call Anne Mitchell at 395-1213. the surface as the blacktips circled below years. If you have comments or ques- before crashing the bait on the surface. tions email [email protected]. COME MEET OUR SSANIBELANIBEL TTHRILLERHRILLER CCRUISESRUISES NEW BARSTOOLS! • Sanibel and Captiva Islands’ Most Exciting Boat Tour $5 Van Gogh • Circumnavigating Sanibel & Vodka Martinis Captiva Islands & Dolphin Show
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WEDNESDAY John Bralove and Kathy Rooker, administrator for the CEPD Kids Eat Free – ANY PLATTER aptiva Dine-in Only – One Paying Adult for Every Two Kids Erosion CPrevention District enrolled THURSDAY over 150 vol- unteers for post Better Cheeseburgers – Only $5 emergency oil spill clean-up. OSHA- certified training FRIDAY was offered at Bucket of Beer Special – Any 6 Beers for $9 South Seas Island Resort, Captiva on Monday, June 14. SATURDAY Due to the overwhelming sup- Fred & Barney’s Bison Ribs – Half-Off port and response from the public, the Sandy Ramseth and Robert Coscia attended the workshop CEPD has orga- SUNDAY nized two additional Family of Four Meal Deal – Only $29.95 July training sessions to accommodate the 120 people on the waiting list so far . The July sessions are sold out, but volunteers are still needed for Coast W atching and vari- ous other related tasks. Interested volunteers may log onto [email protected] to see how they can help. Ask about our Family Platter Specials! Certified OSHA trainer Joanne Semmer of the Ostego Bay Oil Spill Co-Op, cov- ered topics such as environmental hazards, first aid, initial response to oil spills, land spill response, tar balls in the coastal environment and the effective use of volunteers in an oil spill cleanup. Various oil spill cleanup devices such as booms, absorbents, Chadwick’s Square and detergents were demonstrated. Participants were able to tour a typical oil spill response trailer. 5400 Plantation Road Participants will be OSHA-certified for emer gency oil spill beach cleanup. They can Captiva, Florida 33924 safely pick up tar balls and oiled debris on the beach if needed. If Captiva is impacted by the oil spill, however , the community will be ready, said (239) 472-7501 CEPD Chairman Mile Mullins. “It’s like CPR for the environment, we hope we never have to use it but, if we do, we have to be ready,” he said. For more information on CEPD, visit our website at mycepd.com or join the email list at: [email protected] or call 472-2472. 22 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 Plant Smart: Common Tickseed by Gerri Reaves he common tickseed (Coreopsis leavenworthii) dots the land- Tscape with cheerful yellow flowers throughout the year, most profusely in spring and early summer. This member of the daisy or aster family is one of 15 native coreopsis spe- cies designated as Florida’s official state wildflower. Also called Leavenworth’s tickseed, it is the most common coreopsis species in South Florida. All species are bright yellow and called tickseed because the small oval seed with two spines or “hooks” on one end resem- bles a bug or tick. Those hooks allow the seed to attach itself to people or animals This open field at Page Field is one of many places where the state wildflower blooms profusely photos by Gerri Reaves and propagate in new territories. Common tickseed grows in open Sources: floridawildflowerfoundation. fields, swales, ditches, pinelands and road- org and A Gardener’s Guide to Florida’s sides, as well as cultivated home gardens. Native Plants by Rufino Osorio. Our state wildflower is per fect for a Plant Smart explores sustainable home wildflower garden or mass planting gardening practices that will help you in well-drained soil where it gets full sun. create a low-maintenance, drought- Plant it as a groundcover to reduce the tolerant, hurricane- and pest-resistant time you spend mowing the grass. You’ll South Florida landscape. have a source for cut flowers – or you can leave the sea of yellow flowers for the butterflies that seek them out for nectar. The three-lobed yellow rays surround a brown or maroon disk. The flowers of about an inch across top slender stems with oblong leaves. Common tickseed grows to two to The common tickseed, Florida’s official state three feet high and will readily reseed wildflower, blooms throughout the year, unless the spent flowers are removed. peaking in spring and early summer ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 23 beach. Campers will search for mollusk that will pick guests up at their Sanibel Captiva Cruises trails and hunt for shells displaying evi- July Fourth hotels and take them to and from the dence that a predator has deposited shell- boat. Environmental softening spit on the shell before drilling Fireworks Cruises The cruise costs $40 per per- a hole and “slurping-up” the contents. A dventures In Paradise is offer- son. Make reservations at www. Education group of mollusks that use a radular tooth ing a Fourth of July Fireworks AdventuresInParadise or call 472-8443. as a venom-carrying harpoon will also be Science at Sea Cruise ACruise aboard the Miss Paradise, e a marine biologist. This 90-min- investigated. While at the beach camp- Dolphin Waters and Sun Princess to ute hands-on scientific inquiry is ers will look for clams that filter large view the show. Bfun for all ages. Crab traps and amounts of water to obtain their food. Each year, Sanibel’s fireworks perfor- plankton nets will be hauled for a look Camp Mollusk will be held July 5 mances shine on the Sanibel waters the at some of the components of the food through July 9 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. red white and blue explosions light up the chains. Use compasses for navigational Campers must be seven to 12 years of sky. Read us online at aids and magnifying viewers to see age. The cost is $65. Two days will be The cruises start at 7:30 p.m. on the things you can’t usually see. Take spent at the beach and the other three Sunday July 4, casting off from Port IslandSunNews.com part in actual scientific research that days will be held at the shell museum. Sanibel Marina to view the fireworks will be utilized by The Sanibel-Captiva For more information call Diane Orvis show from the water. Each vessel fits up Conservation Foundation’s Marine Lab. Thomas at 395-2233. to 49 passengers and is equipped with This is an exciting trip for the whole a marine bathroom. Also, Adventures In family. Paradise has two complimentary trolleys Shoreline Discovery Cruise Travel to a secluded beach for a guid- ed shoreline walk to discuss coastal sea life and beach dynamics. Explore mudflats and use nets within the shallow sea grass beds for an up-close look at some of the smaller yet amazing inhabitants of the back bay estuary ecosystem. Bring wad- ing shoes and your sense of adventure for STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD this hands-on sea life encounter. Sailing Under The Stars Cruise Enjoy the sunset, experience day turn- The Finest Steakhouse ing into night, linger out on the water and sail under the stars. Planets, stars and constellations will be identified along the way. Mythology, mysteries and features On Sanibel!!! of our Milky Way Galaxy, as well as the greater universe, will be explored under the magic of the night sky. Join in for this incredible experience. For more information call 472-5300 or log on to www.captivacruises.com. HAPPY HOUR Reservations are required. 2 for 1 All Day Everyday @ the bar Two Beach Days Added To Shell Late Night ENTERTAINMENT - Friday/Saturday Museum Camp ave you ever wondered what a ALL SUMMER: Baseball Package lightning whelk or fighting conch Heats for dinner, how they capture their prey or how they chew it up after OPENOPEN FFOROR LLUNCHUNCH & DINNER Join us fforor our Dinner SSpecialspecials they catch it? MondayMonday - TurkeyTurkey NigNightht These are just a few of the questions campers will be able to answer after attending Camp Mollusk at The Bailey- Matthews Shell Museum. In order to enjoy first-hand experience, two of the five camp days will be spent exploring the 10 % OFF BUY 1 ENTREE ENTIRE BILL FOR LUNCH GET 1 1/2 OFF BOAT Expires 7/2/10 Expires 7/2/10 RENTALS EARLY BIRD MENU 4:30-6:00 DAILY $16.95 AND UNDER Fishing • Cabbage Key Dolphin Watching Captains Available LUNCH SERVED 7 DAYS A WEEK DINNER SERVED MONDAY - SATURDAY, CLOSED SUNDAY NIGHT 472-5800 Jensen’s Marina Captiva Island 239-472-4394 1100 Par View Driv e, Sanibel, FL Loca ted in Bea chvie w Est ates 24 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 Around The Islands With Anne If You’re Tearing Out Your Frizzy Hair, Try The Keratin Treatment by Anne Mitchell any of us living on the islands have two kinds of hair , most kindly described as winter hair and summer hair . MThe heat and humidity can make even the sleekest locks turn frizzy. But don’t despair, ladies. There’s a treatment on the market that can smooth out those unsightly kinks and leave your hair shiny and supple even on the steamiest days. And if you have natural curls and waves, you’ll keep them, but without the bushy look. Sanibel Day Spa offers a keratin treatment that adds luster and manageability to your hair for three to six months. Clients are delighted with the results. Danette Salus is one very satisfied customer. Her hair was like summer hair all year long. She calls her Lynn DeFranc, stylist at the Sanibel Day Spa, shows Danette Salus the results of her keratin natural locks “horse hair” and says it never felt like hair treatment, which turns dry, frizzy hair into sleek, glossy locks and lasts about three to real hair. Even her stylist, L ynn DeFranc, likened it six months to a Brillo pad. The treatment costs $300 and includes the special shampoo and conditioner . Fast forward four days from her first keratin For islanders like Salus, this is a great time to visit the spa. Owner Pam Attuso is treatment and Salus was beaming. She was in offering a summerlong series of special discounts for people who stop in and show the Sanibel Day Spa for her first post-treatment a driver’s license with an island address. They will receive a card entitling them to 10 shampoo and blow dry. She couldn’t stop touching percent off any service or product. her shoulder length tresses, which actually grew in In addition, every Monday Attuso will post a special residents’ deal on the W eb site length because the product not only smoothed her (sanibeldayspa.com). A recent example was a free manicure when you buy a pedicure; hair but relaxed it as well. another was 50 percent off a $125 microder mabrasion treatment with a European “This is not like a chemical straightener,” said facial. DeFranc. “It doesn’t damage the hair. This builds the There will also be weekly summer specials for non-residents. hair and smoothes the cuticle.” “Summer should be fun for everyone,” said Attuso. “W e want to make the offers In future, Salus will just need to wash her hair The special shampoo and con- enticing and show people that just because we’re on the island doesn’t mean we’re about twice a week with a special shampoo and con- ditioner that are used after the pricey.” ditioner then blow her hair dry with a round brush. keratin treatment. The Sanibel Sanibel Day Spa is in Periwinkle Place, phone 395-2220. Now she has her new hair, she says she’ll keep up Day Spa gives them free with the Speaking of summer fun, Sanibel Yoga is offering Summer of Self retreats for with the keratin treatment as needed. treatment. girls 12-16 years. 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Fisher was also named to the Dean’s List of Emory College, the undergraduate liberal arts college of Emory University, for the spring semes- ter. Students must be in the top 20 per- cent of Emory College or have approxi- mately a 3.853 grade point average or higher to be named to the Dean’s List. Emory University is known for its demanding academics, outstanding undergraduate experience, highly ranked professional schools and state-of-the-art James Milne teaches papier-mâché to Jacob Lopez and Geovanny Sanchez at BIG ARTS research facilities. Perennially ranked as Summer Arts Camp 2009 one of the country’s top 20 national uni- versities by U.S. News & World Report, Emory encompasses nine academic Arts Camp Begins divisions as well as the Carlos Museum, The fine arts apprentice program for The Carter Center, the Yerkes National Monday, June 28 middle and high school students provides Primate Research Center and Emory IG ARTS is taking enrollment for an opportunity to be an instructor or Healthcare, Georgia’s largest and most Summer Arts Camp. Camp runs take classes. Courses include fused glass, comprehensive health care system. BMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. mosaic, acting, pottery and metalsmith- to 3 p.m., June 28 through August 13. ing. Middle school tuition is $70 per Pre-registered campers receive a free week. Volunteer opportunities are also Theater Joins Art summer camp T-shirt. available. Children entering grades K through BIG ARTS Summer Arts Camp is sup- Of The Olympians 5the grade in the fall will be offered ported by LAT Foundation and Sanibel- Captiva Community Bank. Tuition assis- roadway Palm Dinner Theatre activities on a rotating schedule includ- will join the Art of the Olympians ing painting, pottery, music, drama, and tance is available. For further information or to reg- BMuseum (AOTO) at the July movement. Arts and music appreciation, ArtWalk in the River District of weekly projects and interactive stage pro- ister stop by BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Read us online at Road Sanibel, call (395-0900, e-mail Downtown Fort Myers on Friday, July 2. ductions encourage interest and wonder AOTO opens its Sport Experience IslandSunNews.com in the arts. For kindergarten through 5th [email protected], or log on to www. BIGARTS.org. Gallery to Broadway Palm for a special grade, tuition is $115 per week; three or sneak peek at both organizations’ sizzling more weeks are $100 per week. summer shows. Guests at the July ArtWalk are encouraged to start the night off early FRIDAY and join Broadway Palm at the Art of the Olympians Al Oerter Center for KIDS EAT FREE LOBSTER FEAST Excellence for a meet and greet with BEST KIDS MENU, Whole Maine Lobster the actors from this summer’s upcom- BEST SELECTION ing musicals: Footloose, Cinderella and Limited Availability Seussical from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. Actors With the purchase of one $15.95 will perform a song from each of the and up entree Kids (10 and under) 2 LB. ALASKAN summer shows from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. receive one free kids meal. Original Island Eatery As a special offer, guests have the oppor- Not valid with any other promotion Best Deal on the Island SNOW tunity to place their name in a drawing or discount, Must present ad. for two tickets to see Footloose. CRAB $19.95 AOTO welcomes two new shows to the museum: The Winter Sports Exhibit 10% OFF FOOD and the Skip Cutting Exhibit. The Winter BUY ONE, GET ONE Lunch or Dinner Everyday Olympics introduces patrons to the ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT seven main events in the Winter Olympic Games: bobsled/skeleton, skating, curl- 1/2 OFF ing, hockey, ski, biathlon, and luge. The Shrimp & Chips or WE’VE HAD A SPECIALS exhibit provides an interactive Olympic Fish & Chips MONDAY NIGHT experience as guests are invited to sit in FACELIFT... PRIME RIB $ 95 a bobsled, lay on a luge as well as view Includes corn and French Fries includes baked potato 17 Olympic uniforms and memorabilia while and grilled vegetables TUESDAY ONLY Come See Our New paying tribute to the Winter Olympics. FISH FRY EVERY DAY (no take-out) $ 95 Guests are also invited to stroll through Refreshing Look!!! Noon ‘til close includes French fries 16 the Art Experience Gallery featuring more and corn on the cob than 30 multi-medium works by Skip All special offers good with ad, one 2330 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel Island ISLAND SHRIMP Cutting, a two-time U.S. Olympic Team per customer, coupons not good in Noon ‘til close $ 95 conjunction with any other offer or racing cyclist. Mix ‘n match - coconut fried 19 For general museum information, visit coupon, tax and gratuity added before 239-395-2300 or grilled includes French Fries discounts, expires July 2, 2010. and corn on the cob the Web site at www.artoftheolympians. www.HungryHeron.com com or call 332-5055. ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 27
Graduates exited the stage wearing their sunglasses
Antonio Clark, Zane Stoneman, Nicholas Underwood, Samuel Paul From page 1 Kylee Panaretos, Samuel Paul, Camryn Peach, Tye Phoenix, Johnny Quillin, Pre-K Graduation Daniel Romulus, Hudson Stirner, Zane and Ms. Silvia Zavala. The children Stoneman, Nicholas Underwood, and delighted the audience singing special Milena Weigel. songs they learned for the graduation This last academic school year, 2008- ceremony. One of the songs was per- 2009, the Children’s Education Center formed using sign language, and the became a VPK Provider for the first last song was Goodbye Dear Friends. time. VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten) As the graduates exited the stage, they is funded by the state of Florida and pays put on their sunglasses, looking for- for partial tuition for pre-k students. The ward to a bright future ahead of them. first graduating VPK class was tested in kindergarten this past fall and the results The 18 graduates are Antonio Clark, Othmane Martinez, Kylee Panaretos, Vincas Jankauskas and Camryn Peach Bailey Drobnyk, Matthew Dunn, Will of their “readiness for kindergarten” have Hall, Vincas Jankauskas, Othmane recently been submitted. Out of a score score is a reflection of the quality educa- ive families, and last, but not least, the Martinez, Colin Menzel, Liam Murray, of 200, the children scored 193. This tional program at the center, the support- wonderful, dedicated teachers.
From page 1 You can find current sea turtle nesting stats at http://sccf.org/content/143/Sea- Sea Turtle Season Turtles.aspx. Adult females are still coming ashore to nest while the nests that have been incu- bating for the last two months are begin- Shore Fishing: ning to hatch, making the beach a busy Don't Harm The Fish place at night. by Capt. Matt Mitchell Most people are not aware that sea turtles can not back up. Furniture and other beach obstructions cause them to abandon nesting attempts. After several failed attempts, females eject the eggs in the water. Whether you’re leaving the beach for the anding a big fi sh from the beach can be hard on the fi sh. day or taking a stroll at night, please keep Dragging a fi sh up onto the these things in mind to keep our beaches L sand if you’re going to release it is Scene from 80s to the Max sea turtle friendly: not an option as it usually damages • Remove all beach furniture, tents and or kills the fi sh. Schoolhouse Brings On The ‘70s toys • Hold the fi sh in the water while • Fill in all holes that you dig you unhook it if you’re going to he Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater’s second show of the summer season, • Turn off or shield all lights facing the The 70s Show, is opening this Saturday, June 26 at 7p.m. Hits like Night release it. beach • The less you can touch a fi sh TFever, Dancing Queen, Proud Mary and Stayin’ Alive will have you dusting • Avoid using a flashlight off your platform shoes and three-piece suits and rockin’ out 1970s style. before release the better for the fi sh. • Never take flash photographs • If you want a picture with the Lexie Dorsett, Gina Gloria, Samantha Rotella, Kevin T. Murphy and Geoffrey • Honor the leash law Nelson star in this fun-filled musical revue, under the direction of Artistic Director fi sh, support it as you lift it out of the • Respect all marked sea turtle nests water – and do it quickly. Victor Legarreta and Musical Director Sarah Lawing. High-energy choreography is If you happen to see a sea turtle, keep directed by Schoolhouse veteran Bobby Logue. • Before releasing, revive the fi sh There will be an opening night reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres before the a respectful distance and watch quietly. It while holding it in the water; moving show so book your tickets in advance to secure your seat. The reception will start at 6 is a rare experience and one to be trea- it slowly back are forth so water goes p.m. sured. over its gills. The fi sh will let you The Schoolhouse is offering reduced summer prices; children 16 and under are Learn more about the sea turtles know when it’s ready to swim off. just $10 and adults are $25. The 70s Show will play Wednesday and Saturday nights that nest on our beaches at the Turtles • Florida just recently changed through August 14. Its companion show, 80s to the Max, will run Thursday and Tracks program on Thursdays at 9 the regulations on fi shing from shore. Saturday evenings until August 12. a.m. at Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Florida residents as well as out of The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater is located at 2200 Periwinkle Foundation’s Nature Center, 3333 state visitors need a fi shing license to Way. For tickets call the box office at 472-6862. Visit the Web site at www. Sanibel-Captiva Road; phone 472-2329 fi sh from shore. TheSchoolhouseTheater.com. for more information. 28 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 Sanibel-Captiva Art League Art Shows At Library And BIG ARTS
Rita McLain on loan from the Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center, which shows paintings made by Pam Brodersen people experiencing various stages of memory loss. The Art League has 150 resident and vacationing members who have art experi- eautiful tropical scenes and a color ful variety of other subjects are among ence ranging from beginners to professional artists and who work in a variety of the 100 paintings by members of the San-Cap Art League in their annual materials. Members have the opportunity to meet once a week for paint-outs, to Bsummer exhibits in Sanibel Public Library and in BIG AR TS Phillips Gallery. attend monthly seasonal meetings with infor mative presentations and participate in Members’ paintings can be seen in several other area galleries and in the Jacaranda workshops with nationally-known artists. The paintings on exhibit this summer , many Restaurant. by award-winning artists, include a variety of subjects such as island scenes, still life, Many of the paintings were done at the weekly paint-outs at different island loca- figures, nature and animals tions such as the Lighthouse, Bowman Beach and the Sanibel Historical V illage. The league’s mission is to provide encouragement, enrichment and education in the Also on view on weekday after noons at BIG ARTS are Artreach Banners designed visual arts to the community. Island visitors and residents are welcome to the exhib its, by high school students to raise awareness and prevention of human trafficking. In seasonal programs, non-instructed Wednesday Portrait Workshops and weekly paint- addition to above artwork there is another special display, Brushworks From the Soul, outs. For information log onto www.sancapart.com or write to PO Box 1192, Sanibel FL 33957.
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the fragrant beauty of each flower 34 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 best players and teachers in the country. Tennis Pro Wins We are honored that she chose The Sanibel Rec Sanctuary as her home club,” said Bob Back-to-Back Chrenc, President of the board of gover- Department nors at The Sanctuary Golf Club. Championships Bradley also factored in assisting the Member Of hristie Bradley, director of ten- club with its recent recognition of two nis and fitness at The Sanctuary very prominent national awards includ- The Month CGolf Club, won the United ing the Platinum Club of America and he City of Sanibel Recreation States Professional Tennis Association Boardroom Magazine’s Distinguished Department recognized Member (USPTA) National Clay Court 45s Clubs of America as one of only two pri- Tof the Month Melissa Spencer. Singles Championship at Ibis Golf & vate clubs across the country to receive its Spencer and her family have lived on Country Club in West Palm Beach on coveted Emerald Club Award. Sanibel for the past five years and have May 25. Bradley followed up this amaz- been members of the recreation center ing accomplishment by winning the since the day it opened. She joined to USPTA Florida Grand Prix 35s Singles have access to the latest exercise equip- Championship at Ocean Reef on June ment, the state-of-the-art pool and the 6 in Key Largo. “This is an incred- Top Ten Books after-school and summer youth pro- ible and very rare feat by an incredible grams for her children. The rec center player and teaching professional,” said On The Island has impacted Spencer’s life in several Tim Heckler, chief executive officer of 1. Living Sanibel by Charles ways. First, it has provided her with a the USPTA. Sobczak great location for her triathlon training. Founded in 1927, USPTA is the Christie Bradley 2. Sand In My Eyes by Christine Secondly, due to the after-school and world’s oldest and largest association Lemmon summer youth programs, it has afforded of tennis-teaching professionals. With her the opportunity to return to work. fessionals direct tennis businesses, devel- 3. Girl Who Played With Fire by more than 15,000 members worldwide, Steig Larson She said, “The recreation center is a USPTA offers more than 60 professional op tennis programming, oversee tennis wonderful place to go and escape the operations, teach lessons and coach 4. Deep Shadow by Randy Wayne benefits to its members, including certifi- White heat. It has all the amenities you need cation and extensive educational oppor- teams at all types of facilities. to stay physically fit and keep the kids Bradley, who has the highest tested 5. South of Broad by Pat Conroy tunities. Approximately 13,500 USPTA 6. Cutting For Stone by Abraham happy. It is a great value and everyone members work in the United States. The professional accreditation as a P-1 should consider joining.” instructor, represents The Sanctuary Verghese rest represent more than 80 countries 7. Short Second Life of Bree The Sanibel Recreation Center is around the world. Club on Sanibel Island with pride. “I love located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. playing in tournaments in the summer Tanner by Stephanie Meyer The majority of USPTA’s membership 8. Art of Racing in the Rain by Daily, weekly, semi-annual and annual consists of professional-level members months, but I have just as much fun at memberships are available. For more The Sanctuary teaching and playing with Garth Seth who work full time in the tennis industry. 9. 61 Hours by Lee Child information call 472-0345 or visit www. Professionals are rated at three levels, our members during the rest of the year,” mysanibel.com. said Bradley. 10. 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Perfectly manicured The average USGA handicap in The hours of operation have returned to fairways – every blade of grass perfect America is in the mid 20s. That means normal and the facilities are open for use s I watched at this time. the U.S. – looks more like a garden that a place the average guy is hoping to break 100 to play golf. The reality of golf courses as a goal before the round. Typically this The Sanibel Recreation Center is at AOpen this 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. For more weekend I was trying to achieve these conditions makes type of player has the most difficulty with pleased by an the game play completely different and the “in the air” shots. If he could run it information call the Sanibel Recreation interview NBC did is why there is definitely an “American” up a few times scores would drop imme- Center at 472-0345 or visit www.mysani- with the president game and the game as it is in the rest of diately. bel.com. of the USGA about the world. Wait until you see St. Andrews Kudos to the USGA for nurturing the golf course con- next month in the British Open. It will spirit of the game and bringing firm and ditions. He said make the greens at Pebble Beach or TPC fast (brown) conditions back to our game. that the USGA was putting more of Sawgrass (remember how brown they When future generations start to run out an emphasis on “firm and fast” condi- looked last month?) look like Augusta. of water, they will thank us for starting tions rather than perfectly manicured They will be brown, firm and fast. early. overly green conditions. He said he felt To get a golf course so green in most
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Red Sox were going to or should dump David Ortiz who was hitting less than .200. ANSWERS
This proud hero of Boston’s two W orld Series titles in 2004 and 2007 was just not 2005. in match a in aces 51 had Karlovic Ivo 7. 1986. in
producing hits, RBIs or home runs. Jr., Hillin Bobby 6. 2009). in record the broke Brodeur 1969-70; was season last (Sawchuk’s years Thirty-nine
No longer is that the case and the trade rumors have halted. His 15 home runs are 5. 1997. in Arizona, of University The 4. True. 3. Sox. White the for 1908 and 1905 in no-hitters tossed among the tops in the league, he has driven in 46 runs and his batting average had Smith Frank 2. 1988. in Mets York New the for caught being without bases 21 stole McReynolds Kevin 1. climbed to .260 as the week began.
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The uniqueness of this 5 bedroom, 6 bath home offers outdoors, easy maintenance , this home will make sure the enemy and he is us?” a lifestyle rarely found. Contact Nancy Finch 239/822-7825 everyday feels like a day in paradise. Offered for $725,000. What I mean by that is that we all to arrange your private showing of this extraordinary home. Contact George Kohlbrenner 239/565-8805 complain about high taxes, yet we demand ever increasing benefits and services from our government. We want Copacetic Estate a social safety net in Social Security. We want a prescription drug benefit. We Copacetic Estate, as the name want social services for the elderly, poor indicates is Captiva life at it’s and homeless. We want school lunch fi nest. 4 bedroom 6½ bath main programs, student aid and extended house with pool is both spacious unemployment benefits in a rough econ- and elegant yet the mood is tranquil and comforting. The top fl oor master suite with private offi ce, exercise room and 2 full baths has expansive views of the bay. A picture perfect 4 bedroom 3½ bath guest house surrounded in lush tropical landscaping, it’s own private pool and gazebo, wrap around decks and easy beach access. So much more to see and Read us online at enjoy at Copacetic Estate. Offered for $4,399,000. Contact George Kohlbrenner 239/ 565-8805 IslandSunNews.com 1149 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957 239/472-0176 fax 239/472-0350 www.jnaislandrealestate.com 40 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 I Of II ness on Sanibel. He can be reached at harmonious eclectic style is to definitely [email protected]. consider mixing periods and styles in your Florida Is The Types Of Bulbs furniture pieces because it will not only make for a more harmonious feeling in Lightning Capital by Bryan Hayes Creating your room, but will ultimately create a ncandescent more interesting decorating scheme. Of The Nation bulbs are the Harmony In It’s important to remember that when by Laura Zocki Iold standby that you mix different periods or styles of Puerto, LCEC Thomas Edison Your Design Plan furnishings that your pieces all be in the Public Relations invented in the late same or similar mood – that is, either by Jeanie Tinch Specialist 1800s. They are formal or informal, gay and frivolous or still the most com- he principles serious, dignified and formal. ccording to mon bulb in use of design are For instance, a rustic looking ladder the National today. The light harmony, back chair would be completely out of AWeather T Service, there are that is produced by proportion, bal- harmony with the slim elegance of a these types of bulbs ance, rhythm and classic Georgian console. But an Early 25 million lightning is only altered by the effects added to emphasis. Of them American butterfly table would work flashes each and the glass itself. The average bulb lasts all, harmony is the very well with a French provincial piece, every year. Since between 700 to 1,000 hours. most essential to because both are simple, country type 1980, lightning has Halogen bulbs are a variation of an a pleasing com- pieces. killed an average incandescent bulb. These bulbs are used position. Why? Harmony is also very important when of 58 people each year in the United for general illumination much like an Because creating a placing artwork and accessories in any States. In 2009, five people were killed incandescent bulb, but are much brighter. harmonious living space is exactly what room… especially when these pieces are by lightning and 69 were injured in This brightness comes with a high price good design is all about. placed over a large furniture piece. An Florida alone. Of the estimated one mil- though. These types of bulbs produce a Exactly what is harmony, you ask. example of this would be hanging a series lion lightning strikes per year in Florida, tremendous amount of heat. This type Simply defined, harmony is the pleasing of pictures on one level therefore creat- the majority happen between June and of bulb will give you a longer life than an and orderly arrangement of all design ing a better sense of order, and making a September. To protect yourself and your loved ones incandescent bulb. parts so that they form a consistent and more eye-pleasing grouping. Conversely, from this frightening phenomenon, LCEC Fluorescent bulbs work differently satisfying whole. placing the same art in a stair step recommends the following precautions. from the two previous bulbs by passing Because one of today’s strongest fashion would create a very unattractive • If you’re outdoors, avoid water, high electricity through a tube filled with types design trends leans toward eclecticism, arrangement by losing all cohesion and ground, open spaces and metal objects, of gasses rather than utilizing an electri- creating a harmonious room design by harmony. including fences, machinery, motors, and fied filament. The light that these types mixing a variety of design elements is Jeanie Tinch is an interior decora- power tools. of bulbs produce have a reputation of a wonderful option. But while having a tor on Sanibel. She can be reached at • Do not seek shelter under a picnic not being very flattering. These are often single element or two out of harmony [email protected]. pavilion or isolated trees. You’ll be safer in used in workshops, closets and office with everything else in a room may give an enclosed building or a car. applications. Manufacturers have, how- that room a distinctive and personal From page 6 • If lightning is striking nearby and you ever, made advances in recent years with touch, having most of the major elements are not indoors, crouch down, put your the quality of the light that comes from opposed to each other in mood, line and Dock Debate feet together and place your hands over these types of bulbs. The one major up color produces confusion and an unpleas- (the seagrasses) we would not have the your ears. Do not lie flat. side of these types of bulbs is the bulb life ant sense of discord. fisheries or the clean water we have. • Lightning related deaths are usually of 10,000 to 20,000 hours. Therefore, it’s key in planning your The filtration capacities of the bay will be caused by cardiac arrest. Assist a victim See you next week with part 2. new room design that you create harmo- diminished by having a large number of immediately by administering CPR, if Bryan Hayes is a Sanibel air condi- ny between the sizes of different pieces of docks.” you’re qualified, and calling 911. There is tioning contractor. He also owns, with furniture you select for your new room. Loflin said the cumulative impact of no threat of electrocution through bodily his brother Todd, an electrical busi- Another key consideration in creating a shading by the docks and the materi- als used to construct them will adversely contact with the victim. So, don’t be afraid affect the grasses. He noted that measures to help. can be taken such as light-penetrating • Said best by the National Weather M.S.T. decking materials, to offset the effects. Service, “When thunder roars, go The fact that the bay is habitat for indoors.” the endangered smalltooth sawfish may TAX-CONSULTING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES help Sanibel’s legal arguments, said Serving the islands since 1978 • Professional and Confidential Rae Ann Wessel of the Sanibel-Captiva Income Tax Preparation • Individuals • Corporations • Estates & Trust Conservation Foundation. She urged the commission to make its views strongly Tax Consulting - Tax Deferred Exchange known to the city council. Our email address is International Taxation • State Tax Forms A draft ordinance that includes 30 con- [email protected] (239) 472-5152 ditions for dock construction will be sent 1619 Periwinkle Way, Suite 102, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 to the city council at its July 20 meeting.
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They accept- ed the award during the FBA’s 122nd annual meeting after a standing ovation offered by their colleagues and peers. “It is an honor to be recognized with such a prestigious award, and especially to be chosen for this title by our peers,” said Robbie Roepstorff. “We share these accolades with our board of directors, staff, customers and community. We attribute all of our accomplishments to the dedication and professionalism of our board of direc- tors and staff members.” Each year, the FBA’s executive com- mittee selects a Banker of the Year who has given unselfishly of his or her time and effort to improve the Florida banking indus- try, as well as his or her community. This is Beth Weigel Robin Colby the first time FBA has bestowed this award Robbie and Geoffrey Roepstorff on a couple, rather than an individual. 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www.EyelidsOnly.com 46 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 there, they have moved or passed on, Mom And Me and I hate to leave this wonderful climate Give Blood, Get Miracle Tickets for ice and snow! Do others have these o help combat summer blood shortages, Lee Memorial Blood Center will give concerns? away a free Miracle baseball ticket and a baseball autographed by the Miracle Verna Tplayers to everyone who donates on Saturday, June 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. Dear Verna, The blood drive will be at Hammond Stadium/Lee County Sports Complex, 14400 Many people fantasize that going back Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers. to their roots that they will find life exactly All blood collected remains in the community. Lee Memorial Health System uses as they left it. 500+ units of blood each week. With both The Children’s Hospital and the only trau- It just doesn’t work that way. ma center within a five county area, the need for blood locally remains constant, and You have matured and changed in needs to be replenished daily. All blood types are currently needed. ways you don’t realize and you may be The requirements to give blood are: very disappointed. • Age: At least 17 years old (16 with written parental consent) and in good general My suggestion would be to rent a fur- health. There is no upper age limit. • Weight: Minimum of 110 pounds. by Lizzie and Pryce nished condo or try and stay for a three- month period in a retirement complex • Identification: Must provide photo ID with date of birth. izzie and Pryce answer your ques- and try to include some winter months in • Food: Eat a good meal before giving and drink plenty of fluids. tions and give advice about aging that time. If you still want to make it per- • Medications: Many medications such as insulin, blood pressure, thyroid, choles- concerns from a two-generational manent, move and go for it. terol, aspirin, antidepressants, and hormone replacement do not necessarily prevent L someone from giving blood. perspective. A mother and daughter Lizzie A pint of blood can be donated every 56 days team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health Dear Verna, For questions about donating, call 334-5333. educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- Finding a social life and health care in chotherapist in private practice who some areas can be very difficult. specializes in the care of elders and I agree with everything Mom has said. people with chronic illnesses. She has given you perfect advice. I can’t March Of Dimes Dear Mom & Me, add anything more My husband and I were both born Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is Chefs Auction Set For September and educated in the Midwest. After we [email protected]. he March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction is scheduled to for Saturday, married we moved to many parts of the September 18 at Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa. Doors will open country due to his company’s transfers. Tat 6:30 p.m. for the tasting and silent auction, followed by the live auction The final move was to North Carolina. at 8 p.m. Sponsors are Gulfcoast Coin & Jewelry, LLC, Victory Layne Chevrolet, Ten years later we retired and stayed. Publix Super Markets, Total Wines, Chico’s, Pushing the Envelope and Remington We have always talked about going Graphics. back to our roots and now is the time to Read us online at It will feature fine food, executive chefs, local celebrities and live and silent auc- get very serious about making the move. tions. Participating restaurants will include Blue Pointe Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill, My husband is very eager to go and I IslandSunNews.com Mason’s Bakery, Bistro 41, The Flying Pig, The Prawnbroker Restaurant and Fish am very hesitant. I hate to leave friends, Market, Irresistible Confections, Biddle’s Restaurant & Piano Bar, The Grillroom doctors, dentist and a social life to go Chophouse & Wine Bar, Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, Stonewood Grill & Tavern, and back to a place we haven’t even visited Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa. Each chef prepares one or two specialties – for years. Our old friends are no longer ranging from appetizers to main courses and desserts – in sampling portions for guests to enjoy, striving to outdo one another in competition for the People’s Choice Awards. The live and silent auctions will feature exclusive dining experiences, travel, jewelry, and other specialty items. 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T • July 29 at 2:30 p.m. in Boys Twister. “It started out as an innocent Exercising on the Road – presented by Tina Johnson, group exercise instructor G‘R Pus toy game doc but now I have these, well… An interactive group presentation to find out how to exercise while traveling. store. Wandered lesions.” Scrumpox (seen in rugby play- Exercises using tubing and stretch bands that can be packed into a suitcase easily will about until I found ers) is one of several transmissible skin be demonstrated. myself in the board on skin diseases contracted when men • August 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 1 p.m. games section rub their upper cheeks against the lower Voice Aerobics for Parkinson’s Disease – presented by Kathy Gardner, exercise and it occurred cheeks of other men. physiologist to me how much Dominoes. Pizza paunch leads to An exercise program that focuses on breath support, posture, and vocal function the game names metabolic syndrome. Once one thing hits exercises for improved vocal performance. Designed for anyone who has lost power resembled my medical practice. the tipping point the cascade begins and or range in their voice associated with Parkinson’s disease. Clue as in you haven’t got one there- the rest fall soon after. Starts with abdom- • August 12 at 6 p.m. fore I am going to smack you with this inal fat, then sugars, then blood pressure, Oh, My Aching Back – presented by Kurt Gray, PT candlestick holder until you quit inserting then cholesterol… then you. The Wellness Spine Class includes specific education on your posture, keeping your the birth control pill and take it by mouth. Balloon Lagoon. Plastic surgery spine safe, and what exercises are essential to accomplish your daily activities. (This actually happened to me once). reminds you to take care of your sweat- • August 17 at 4 p.m. Risk (aka “We Used to be Friends”) ers. Swiss Ball at home or The Wellness Center – presented by Bob Wilder, exercise was a favourite of my sons and I back in Snakes And Bladders. Urology specialist the days when we were speaking. Your reminds you to take care of your wetters. Participants will learn how to use a Swiss Ball to strengthen their core and improve 10-year risk of a heart attack or stroke Checkers: This in fact is what we as their balance. can now be calculated by your doctor doctors do all freakin’ day. “Doc I think To register, call 418-2000. along with your risk of being stranded in my hornswaggles are affecting my crock- Kamchatka. inoles. Could you check ‘er out?” Monopoly. Usually this begins with Chinese Checkers: Hen gao xing “Doctor, I know you’re extremely busy ren shi ni hornswaggles. and I promise I won’t be long but…” Sorry. This column is done. Dr. Scott E. Crater, M.D. upon which the list is pulled out while Like the column? You’ll love the the wailing room continues to pile up, book The Doctor is In(sane), available at overflowing into the neighbourhood pub Sanibel Island Bookshop. You can also Skin Cancer Detection & Treatment • General Dermatology where specialists practice. It is a well- reach Dr. Hepburn via www.wisequacks. known fact that 20 percent of the popu- org.” Associates in Dermatology lation are responsible for 80 percent of Dr. Dave is co-host of Wisequacks, a 8381 Riverwalk Park Blvd, Fort Myers 33919 the workload. national radio show that can be heard Cranium. As in those who should every Saturday at 1 p.m. EST – best go to the store and purchase this gift heard in Florida over the Internet on 936-5425 because they are obviously in need CKNW. He is also a motivational speak- Island Resident • Accepting New Patients • Medicare Provider of one. “Give your cranium a shake, er and travels throughout the U.S. and Bloggins. What were you thinking when Canada. you saw the skull and crossbones on that cigarette package and decided it must be something you ingest deeply into your lungs.” Hungry Hippos leads to hurtin’ hips, To advertise in the Island Sun Call 395-1213 hefty hams and heart hell. Backgammon. “OK Bloggins, time for that prostate check.” Men should get a prostate check every year after the age of 50. Trivial Pursuit. Doc I was reading on the Internet about the symptoms of the rare Eastern Moldavian portobello ovarian cysts and I think I might have them.” “Well, frankly Burt I’d be more concerned about your prostate. Let’s play Backgammon.” Pictionary. “Let me draw it for you Bloggins. The pizza goes into this here gastric area and then little boats like these transport cholesterol and other fats direct- ly to your buttocks which now looks like this, ohh… I need a blackboard.” Darts. Not really a board game but seeing it reminded me of my mother sug- gesting a game of darts if I played goalie. Headbands. “My headache is like a band squeezing around my head,” means you have a muscle contraction headache from stress, neck strain or playing goalie at the family dart tournament. Battleships. “No doctor, I’m not tak- ing that medicine and that’s that.” “But your blood pressure is 190 and you’ll NOW AVAILABLE IN 3 LOCATIONS: stroke if you...” “My mother never took The Day Spa at ‘Tween Waters, Captiva • 9400 Gladiolus Drive • 1791 Boy Scout Drive in Fort Myers any medication and she was dancing the can-can at 93 and..whoa... I can’t.... The Fit Body Wrap is available at Boy Scout location 48 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 Urgent Plea For Home For Sister Cats
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AWS has an urgent plea for help. Stormy and Charlie, seven-year-old female cat sisters, are in need of a loving new home. P Their current foster mom will soon be moving out of state. She would love to take them along if she could, but is unsure how they’ll weather such a big move. It would be preferable for the kitties to stay with a local family. Fred Because they are so sweet, they get along with her other cats, they love to snuggle in bed, they would never scratch the furniture and they always greets her visitors at the PAWS Pet Of The Week, Fred door, she is certain that there is a family able to adopt the two of them. She said they are more like friendly dogs than house cats. They’ll even play a game or two of fetch. eet Fred, a shaggy, six-year-old, 40-pound, male, neutered bearded collie. Stormy and Charley became strays together after hurricane Charley in 2004 – He’s cute and he knows it. With his easy-going personality, he is happy to that’s how they got their new names. Call Pam at PAWs, 472-4823, if you can help. Mlie by your feet while you watch TV or work at the computer. He is a friend to all dogs and cats. Fred has issues with stairs, so he would prefer a ground level home. He is currently in a PAWS foster home, but he needs a permanent home. He is up to date on his vaccinations and a new harness is included with his adoption. Our email address is [email protected] To meet this sweet guy, call Diane at PAWS, 395-3368. PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
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TVs/DVDs, internet, pool/ charm, peace and quiet Get back to nature Very private, new carpets in bedrooms, SR 10/12 B TFN clubhouse. Just a few steps to beach. Weekly or monthly rental porcelain tile throughout, hurricane 3/2 SANIBEL POOL HOME Weekly/Monthly/Seasonal 239-565-9495 shutters. Surrounded by conservation land. RS 6/18 V 7/9 $1,000 per month. Call 916-267-7606 TURN KEY OFFICE SPACE Call owners: 401-253-2511 Annual or long term. Available Sept. 1. Central location -1630 Periwinkle Way.Furnished SR 1/26 M TFN RS 6/18 V 6/25 Furnished or unfurnished. $1,675 + utilities. office including a Reception area and kitchen facil- ANNUAL RENTAL 1,300 sq. ft. 1/2 mile to beach. ity. Recently designer decorated. Suite B-1072.6 ONE PERSON RENTAL COTTAGE 952-220-5081 or [email protected] sq.ft. @$15 per sq.ft. Plus CAM. New tile fl oors, large cooking RS 6/25 V 7/2 Call 239-985-0033 or 940-7823. www.BaytoSea.com PROPERTIES AVAILABLE SR 11/21 B TFN kitchen, new bathroom, toilet For a complete list visit our Website Center Sanibel. No credit check. Bay to Sea is FREE! www.remax-oftheislands.com $870/month plus electric FOR LEASE Captiva & Sanibel Vacation Rentals Call Dustyn Corace, RE/MAX of the Islands 239-472-5222 Architecturally designed real estate office Rent directly from more than 239-472-2311 RS 6/18 V TFN on Periwinkle with 7-12 private offices RS 10/9 B TFN depending on configuration. Freshly 300 property owners! painted, new floor covering, reasonably FREE for Renters to use! Pets Of The Week priced. Call 239-940-7823 for showing ANNUAL RENTALS SR 12/14 B TFN FREE for Owners to use! SANIBEL SR 2/12 B TFN OFFICE SPACES FOR LEASE ISLAND CHARMER Island Vacations This quaint 2 story island home is just 2 lots off Iona Schoolhouse Professional Center Of Sanibel & Captiva Beach, 2 BD/2 BA. Offered furnished. Great Location at McGregor Blvd & Kelly Road. Must see @ $1,450/mo. 685 sq feet & 1350 sq feet units available. Will Million $ Views Await You! WALK TO BEACH negotiate year lease! Call Lisa at 239-472-2792 • Cottages • Condos • Homes • Bridget ID #474599 RS 1/4 B TFN This RARE 4 bedroom/3.5 bath piling home is Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths located looking over onservation land and is a great companion for a family that 239-472-7277 short walk to beach. Updated, F or UF. $2,100/mo. likes to stay active but I’ll enjoy PRIME SPACE FOR LEASE 1-888-451-7277 quiet time with my new family too. Retail, Office, Take Out, Etc. S 10/9 B TFN MID-ISLAND HOME Adoption fee: free Attractive Rates Offered! Name: Bridget This 2 bedroom/2bath ground level home Bessie ID #476032 offers carport and hot tub. Breed: domestic shorthair SEASONAL SPECIAL! $1,500/mo. Includes yard care. ee County Domestic Animal Sex: female Services (LCDAS) is running REDUCED PRICE Age: one year Ltwo adoption promotions Color: torti (black with orange This 2 bedroom/1 bath UF duplex offers screened during June. Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat speckles) porch, w/d, views over water to Preserve. Month allows for all adult cats to Comments: I was found on a golf This piling duplex is a must see. $900/mo be adopted free and kittens are course last month and brought to $25 each or two for $25. Bigger BEACHVIEW COUNTRY CLUB the shelter. My favorite things are to • “Islander Center” on Sanibel Meticulously remodeled 3BR/3BA Duplex Is Better means all dogs 50 pounds be held and petted and to engage • Prime Periwinkle Frontage in the Dunes with panoramic golf course This beautiful home offers 3 bed/2baths, tile and over are free. in some serious playing. I especially • High Traffic Tenants views, granite, marble, tile, pavers, large throughout, updated pool and new paver pool Bessie and Bridget are this week’s love feather toys. I would be most • Excellent Parking kitchen, and loft/offi ce available as season- deck, 2 car garage and close to the beach, UF. featured pets. • Immediate Occupancy Includes pool and yard care. $2,250/mo. content to sit on your lap, however, al rental for one month or series of months. Name: Bessie and just purr. • Local/Pro-Active Owners Call Jean Johnson 703-548-0545. • Flexible Space Available Breed: pointer mix Adoption Fee: free. SR 3/7 V TFN 472-6747 Sex: female For information about this week’s Call Today! Call on these Island Rentals and ask about Age: 10 months pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or 239-850-7888 our other Island Properties for rent. Color: black and white log on to www.LeeLostPets.com. SR 4/30 B TFN Serving The Islands Rental Needs Since 1975 Comments: Fortunately for me When calling, please refer to the a kind citizen found me running in TOTALLY RENOVATED Gulf Beach Properties, Inc. animal’s ID number. Paul H. Zimmerman, Broker/Owner traffic and brought me to Animal The shelter is open for adop- 800 Sq. ft. Doc Ford's Center. New large white S 6/18 B TFN Services before I got hit by a car. tions from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 tiles on fl oor. New bathroom. Raised ceiling Since coming to the shelter I’ve p.m. Monday through Saturday. and new windows. Motivated owner - some been working hard on my basic The shelter is at 5600 Banner FREE RENT. Call Nancy 239-246-4075. skills and I’m showing lots of prog- Drive, Fort Myers, next to the Lee SR 8/7 B TFN ress after only the first week. I’m County Sheriff’s Office, off Six Mile young and playful enough to be a Cypress Parkway. 54 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 395-1213 ★ CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED SERVICES OFFERED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Bob Adams • Hi-end Auto Repair-No shop skills CROW Residential • Wigs-Work 3 days/wk net $98K NEWSPAPER • HVAC-Well established Sanibel & Captiva Islands Renewal Jack Luiszer SWF Bus Advisor “Sanibel’s Business Broker” Services 699-5041 [email protected] CALLING CARD 239-395-1213 Emergency...... 911 “Handyman” Licensed & Insured experience 25+ years SR 6/25 V 6/25 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Sanibel Police ...... 472-3111 (Carpentry, maintenance - toilets, faucets, ceiling fans, sliding doors, etc.) Lee County Sheriff’s Office ...... 477-1200 CURRENT EVENTS On Call Captiva Deputy ...... 477-1000 We are currently seeking applicants 768-0569 or Cell 464-6460 RS 11/14 M TFN Fire Department for several volunteer positions, Join other “news junkies” every Monday, Sanibel ...... 472-5525 Captiva ...... 472-9494 If you are interested, please contact UPHOLSTERY 10 a.m. to noon, Phillips Gallery, BIG ARTS, to discuss current events. Donation Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Marguerite Jordan at 472-3644 Ext. 3 Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 On Island Free Estimates. $3. Refreshments during break. Tell your Over 15 Years Experience. Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 or visit our website www.crowclinic.org friends. For more information call 395-0900. Offering Professional Upholstery Services, Chamber of Commerce ...... 472-1080 Custom Art and Hand Painted Furniture. SR 4/28 N TFN SR 9/5 N TFN City of Sanibel ...... 472-4135 [email protected] or 918-740-4972 Administrative Office ...... 472-3700 SR 10/23 V TFN BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS Building Department ...... 472-4555 BARBER WANTED Community Housing and Resources ...... 472-1189 PROFESSIONAL DOCKAGE Planning Department ...... 472-4136 Tony’s Senior Barber Shop at 15271 CLEANING SERVICES Library McGregor Blvd. near Kmart is looking for Residential • Commercial Hourly, Daily, Weekly Sanibel ...... 472-2483 an experienced barber. Full or part time. Interior Windows • Carpet Cleaning and Monthly. Captiva ...... 472-2133 Post Office Call 489-3370. Ask for Tony or Linda. Jennifer Watson Captiva Island 472-5800 RS 6/25 V 7/9 Sanibel ...... 472-1573 239-810-6293 SR 1/30 B TFN SR 11/13 N TFN Sanibel (toll free) ...... 800-275-8777 Captiva ...... 472-1674 HELP WANTED MISC. FOR SALE Sanibel Community Association ...... 472-2155 COMPUTER ASSISTANCE & REPAIR Senior Center ...... 472-5743 Housekeeper needed for Anchor Inn on Computer repair, setup, fi le recovery & SONY TRINITRON TV ARTS Sanibel. Full time. Call 395-9688, troubleshooting for home or offi ce. 15 year 36” in 7’ cabinet, extra speakers Arcade Theater ...... 332-4488 ask for Diane or stop by to apply, island resident. Guaranteed work & low Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 1245 Periwinkle Way. rates. Call Justin at 810-3833 or email at VHS & DISC Players $400 BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) ...... 395-0900 SR 6/25 V 6/25 [email protected] Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 SR 5/14 V TFN 395-1649 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 SERVICES OFFERED SR 2/5 N TFN Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 472-6197 NEED COMPUTER HELP? Lee County Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 Sanibel Resident. 20 Years pc OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY Naples Philharmonic ...... 597-1111 HELLE'S CLEANING SERVICES Experience. Pc Troubleshooting, Data The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction Backup & Restoration, Networks, Virus 13 Volumes 1978 Sanibel Music Festival ...... 336-7999 Detection & Removal. Free Initial Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471 Excellent Condition Sanibel-Captiva Art League ...... 472-4258 Consultation. Call Fred 472-3873 S.W. Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047 $150 RS 3/12 V 6/25 395-1649 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS SR 11/13 B TFN SR 6/4 N TFN ABWA (American Business Women’s Assoc.) ...... 472-4499 SANIBEL HOME WATCH ...... or [email protected] PERSONAL HOME CARE Retired Police Captain American Legion Post 123 ...... 472-9979 Lives on Sanibel Angel Flight SE ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Assist with transportation, meals,cleaning, Will Check Your Home Weekly Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 home/car maintenance. Excellent organiza- Very Reasonable Rates Sanibel Bike Club ...... sanibelbicycleclub.org tional skills. Island Resident. 239-728-1971 Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva ...... 274-5900 Call Lisa 239-472-8875 SR 4/9 B TFN CROW (Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife) ...... 472-3644 Available day/night/weekends Place your classified FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) ...... 472-0404 RS 10/23 B TFN Sanibel Island Fishing Club ...... 472-7257 HOUSE CARE Horticultural Society of the Islands ...... 472-6940 While you are away by Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva ...... 472-8334 B & B CONDO PROS Kiwanis Club ...... 472-2121 retired architect, Sanibel resident. ONLINE Property Management & Care. League of Women Voters ...... 994-3388 Call 395-1649 Lions Club (Tom Rothman) ...... 395-3248 Home Watch – Pool Service SR 9/30 D TFN Master Gardeners of the Islands ...... 472-6940 Handyman Repairs Simply go to our web site Newcomers ...... 472-9332 www.bbcondopros.com Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 [email protected] TUTORING OFFERED Optimist Club ...... 472-0836 239-223-1600 PAWS ...... 472-1027 or 472-9383 Licensed teacher IslandSunNews.com Rotary Club ...... 472-7257 or 472-0141 SR 9/11 B TFN available for summer tutoring. Sanibel Beautification Inc...... 470-2866 Certifi ed in all subjects. Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 239-322-8591 Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron ...... 472-3828 COMPANION SERVICE SR 6/25 V TFN Click on Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club ...... 395-1770 Sanibel-Captiva Care and Companion Service, Sanibel Youth Soccer ...... 395-2040 LLC Medical appointments, general transportation, Place Classified www.sanibelsoccer.org shopping, light meal preparations, and light CHILD CARE FOR The Military Officers Assc. of America cleaning. Our services are customized to meet INFANTS & TODDLERS (MOAA, Alex MacKenzie)...... 395-9232 ur clients needs. Call 239-395-3591, or United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 for an emergency call 239-472-0556. Phoebe’s Nest Early Learning and SR 10/3 B TFN United Way 211 Helpline ...... (24 hour information line) 211 or 433-3900 Development Program is accepting fill out form & Zonta Club ...... 671-6381 enrollment for infants and toddlers ages ISLAND ATTRACTIONS 3 months - 36 months. Full or Part time. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 Contact Beth at 472-6378 or at Submit J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 [email protected] for rates and Sanibel Historical Museum & Village ...... 472-4648 schedules. License pending. SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) ...... 472-2329 RS 5/28 V 7/16 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010 55 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME Answers page 51 56 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 25, 2010
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Near Ding Darling Seawalled Canal on Anchor Dr West Rocks! Bayside Villa 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms On Gulf Access Canal 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Elevated Home Charming, Waterfront 1 Bedroom Room For Pool on Double Lot Spacious Corner Lot with Pool Tranquil Setting with Native Plants Views Over Bayside Marina Artistic Interior and Details Ground Level 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Backs Up to Sanctuary Land Oversized Pool and Spa Near Rec. Center, Sanibel School Close to Beach Updated & Close to Beach Access Convenient to Beach & More , , , , Jennifer ann de Lignieres, 239.313.1371 Burns Family Team, 239.464.2984 Kara Cuscaden, 239.470.1516 Fred Newman or Vicki Panico 239-826-2704
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Pet Friendly For Owners! Gulf Dreams Await Miller Time Villa Secluded Beachfront Hideaway 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Listen to the Sounds of the Gulf 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Fully Furnished on Beach Build Your Dream Home Beautiful Heated Pool Beautifully Updated Interior Close to All Amenities Lovely Cleared and Level Lot Very Near Beach Pool, Tennis, Shuffl eboard Beautifully Updated Throughout Possible Gulf Views from Upper Floors Stroll to Captiva’s Village Lush Tropical Landscaping , , ,, , Sally Davies, 239.691.3319 Sarah Ashton, 239.691.4915 Jim Branyon, 239.565.3233 Sally Davies, 239.691.3319
Least Expensive on Sanibel Spanish Cay Delight Mango Cottage Key West Style Hideaway 1 BD/1 BA Remodeled Condo 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths plus Loft 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Common Dock on Canal Stunning Views of Sanibel River New Construction, Beach Access Pool/Boat Dock and Lift Tranquil Views Bright and Open Florida Green Certifi ed Located on 3 Intersecting Canals Short Walk to Beach Deeded Beach Access Located in Captiva’s Village Gorgeous, Updated Interior , , ,, ,, Burns Family Team, 239.464.2984 Sarah Ashton, 239.691.4915 John and Denice Beggs, 239.357.5500 Vallee Arnett, 239.645.1903
Captiva Village Luxury Home Herons Landing - Sanibel Sanibel’s Best Location Own the Entire Floor… Steps to Gulf Beach, Dining, Shops 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Direct Gulf Front Penthouse The Ultimate in Privacy Annual $110,000 in Rental Income Caribbean Plantation Style 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Rare to Market Beachcomber Unit 3BD/3BA, Elevator, Pool Breathtaking Bayou Views Wraparound Lanai Spacious 2 BD/2 BA Plus Den Fully Furnished Light, Bright and Neutral Décor Completely Furnished & Gorgeous Views of Gulf, Tropical Vegetation ,, ,, , ,, Jane Reader Weaver, 239.472.1302 Jennifer ann de Lignieres, 239.313.1371 Cathy Rosario, 239.464.2249 Burns Family Team, 239.464.2984
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