**:iy Two crests!! Page 11 Week of November 20-26,2003 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 30, NUMBER 46, 28 PAGES 75 CENTS Bailey's gets new look, new managers Convenience is definitely the idea become rotten," said Sam Bailey. "We're behind the improvements to the store, over 100 years old and we're still growing according to general manager Jessica everyday. We want to make things more Burke. Prompted by the results of an in- convenient for our customers and more store survey, it was decided that the store pleasing. We're very pleased with our needed more take-out meals. progress and hope the island customers will be too." On Dec. 13, customers will be able to "We're over 100 years old sample some of the new goodies during and we're still growing The Taste of Bailey's. "Its going to be a wine and food tast- everyday." — Sam Bailey ing holiday celebration," Burke said. "Each department throughout the store will offer samples." Customers may also have noticed From open to close, customers can some new faces around Bailey's. Since now enjoy roasted chicken and ribs as the summer, three major changes to the well as fresh salads, sandwiches, soups, management staff have been made as quiche and spaghetti pie. As the menu well. and take-out area expands, Burke said, Although he is a familiar face around pizza and an express check-out will be the store, Joe Frusciante was promoted to added. meat manager. This six-year veteran of "It will be easier for people to get in Bailey's has more than 25 years experi- and out quickly," Burke said. Especially ence as a butcher. Pleasing the customer, when it gets busy." Fusciante said, is most important to him Bailey's also opened its new gourmet and his department. Michael Pistella photo cheese and wine section this week. The "We're able to do it more here, where New goodies availible for lunch at Bailey's. new addition offers customers cheese and bigger.stores cannot," Fusciante said. wine from all over the world. Specialty Though new to the store, Bailey's new By Donna T. Schuman an old Sanibel favorite. meats and pate will also be offered, Burke grocery manager Jeff DeBono is no Staff writer In an effort to serve its customers bet- said. ter, Bailey's General Store has undergone '"Naturally once you quit growing, you See BAILEY'S Things are changing tor the better at some in-store improvements. page 3 found themselves split down the With mayor absent, middle on all three issues Council multiple 2-2 votes prompting them for discussion Ordinance gets at later meetings. Harrity and Donna T. Schuman Jennings on one side and Staff writer Workman and Walsh on the final, OK from deadlocks .other. The theme for Tuesday's City Perhaps the most important Council meeting seemed to be resolution on the agenda called City Council on trio of opposition. for a referendum to be held on When it came to three resolu- March 9. In hopes of putting an Resorts happy, some residents not tions regarding the Causeway, end to the debate of what type Causeway council agreed to disagree — on of bridge Sanibel really wants, Donna T. Schuman everything. With Mayor Steve Councilman Dick Walsh pro- Staff writer Brown excused from the second See CAUSEWAY. issues half of the meeting, the council page 2 The City of Sanibel and the resort community have finally established a beach equipment ordinance that they all can live .. .. with. v/ Council (We can) point out to the voted unani- resorts when its in their • ENVIRONMENT page 13 Bridge aesthetics Sympson knows iDocents do mously in favor best interest not to clutter • REALESTATE page 14 ; Mayor, planning director,; Cardboard plants? ' - up the beach with stuff that :former coincilman good Fertilizer use? Leaf • LOOKING BACK page 9 i express concerns ; problems? Ask the expert • use and storage is not being used/' — Give tours, dress up like of beach equip- • OPINION... page 7 I it's the Jazz Age Councilman Dick Walsh l —Seepage 3; ; —See page 111 ment in the • BUSINESS page 6 resort housing •• —See page 5 • district. • DATELINE page 12 Throughout the hearings with the Planning • TV LISTINGS page 18 See BEACH • CLASSIFIEDS page 22 page 3 • Design. • Installation ® MaintaHce • Tree Work 3889 Sariibel Captiva Rd, Phone: 239-472^1370 Sanibel Island, PL 33957 28 YEARS BEAUTIFYING SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLAND REPORTER • Week of November 20-26, 2003 Q 3 2 Q Week of November 20-26, 2003 • ISLAND REPORTER CITY • COUNTY • STATE Rogers: City doesn't want 'projecting Work towards CAUSEWAY From page 1 bayou culvert ornaments'on Causeway's new spans Donna T. Schuman the committee," Rogers continues to work with the coun- Rogers also suggested integrating the posed the referendum at the Nov. 4 council meeting. The next resolution, proposed at the Nov. 4 meeting Staff writer Brown said. ty on a plan for the touchdown areas at city shared-use path system with access The referendum would also question residents on their dealt with the city's endorsement of retaining the spoi continues Former bridge C of the Causeway. The area to Bayview Park and span C without preference in retaining the spoil islands. islands. At the joint meeting with the county and As the Causeway construction project Councilman Rogers plans to work on with the county having to turn around. Rogers also sug- During the discussion, council members and the Sanibel, Robb Jess, refuge manager at J.N. "Ding" By Amy Fleming Andrew Reding extends to the intersection of Periwinkle progresses, the city and county continue gested the transition for bicyclists com- public suggested potential ad-ons to the referendum. Darling National Wildlife Refuge told the governing Staff writer to examine ways to make the landscap- agreed with the Way and Causeway Road. However, those suggestions posed an even bigger bodies that U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service changed ing of the bridges and touch-down areas mayor's com- During a meeting with the county's ing off the bridge should be smooth. problem — how to word the questions. their position on the retention of the islands due to the The design phase of the culvert to link Clam Bayou to more appealing for residents and visitors ments. landscaping consultants, URS Corp., In the near future, URS will also be Councilwoman Judy Workman suggested the ques- change in bridge design from rehabilitating the draw- Dinkin's Bayou continues, with a plan to install two five- to the islands. "Why spend a Rogers made sev- conducting a traffic study on Periwinkle tion be phrased to reflect the County Commissioner's bridge to constructing a fixed-span bridge. foot square culverts with a 30-foot channel under Sanibel- However, the county has also solicit- lot of money on eral suggestions Way and Causeway Boulevard to deter- current decision on the bridge instead of a vague ref- Captiva Road. The design will be submitted to an engi- During the discussion, members of council and the ed the help of both Sanibel and Captiva those kinds of regarding what mine the turning movements for the erence to the fixed-span bridge. public suggested that reference to the Causeway'; neering firm for model runs to be sure the dimensions are Sanibel wants in residents as well as county landscaping frills," Reding vehicles on those roads. City Attorney Ken Cuyler advised council to word possible rehabilitation be mentioned in the resolution suitable, and to arrive at the optimal configuration for the planners and anyone else for that matter said. "The terms of a plan Reding "We want to participate in that and we the question specifically to what they want to learn However, Councilman Jim Jennings felt that by culverts. Too small an opening would cause water to move to assist with the. new bridge aesthetics. majority of peo- for the areas from the referendum. adding too much to the ordinance, the meaning would too fast, while too large could lead to silting in of the cul- According to Paul 'Wingard, deputy ple on the islands around the are ready to participate," Rogers said. "1 would encourage you to have this written exact- be lost. Councilwoman Judy Workman suggested the vert. According to Natural Resources Director Rob Loflin, director for Lee County Department of would not want this." bridge. Aesthetic issues like designs in the ly the way it should be to get the answer from the motion be tabled until the next meeting. they have not yet decided on which engineering firm will Transportation, a sub-committee of the The first meeting of the committee Although there concrete, lights and guardrails were also electorate that you are looking to get," Cuyler said. review the design. The final resolution dealt with requesting the sup- Lee County Roadway Landscape will be held today at 1:30 p.m. at Private is a hierarchy to discussed. According to Rogers, he told Although Vice Mayor Marty port of Rep. Porter Goss for the retention of the spoil The cost of the project is estimated at $550,000, which projects like this, Advisory Committee is being formed Sky Aviation at the Southwest Florida the architects that Sanibel was not inter- Harrity agreed that the majori- islands and the reconstruction and or rehabilitation of includes the purchase an easement for the channel. Loflin Regional Airport. Wingard urged Rogers seemed and the county is seeking residents of ested in having lights on the new bridge. ty opinion on the island should the Causeway. Councilman Dick Walsh immediately has already secured a grant from the South Florida Water Lee County to advise the county in its Sanibel residents to attend at Tuesday's confidant that his be determined, he was con- moved to table this resolution until the next meeting. Management District for $125,000, and is applying for bridge aesthetics decision. meeting. Councilman Jim Jennings was suggestions Gargoyles, dolphins or any other "pro- cerned about Brown's absence more through the Army Corps of Engineers, as well as Rogers A split vote dismissed the motion. Jennings then One major concern of Mayor Steve the only councilmember invited to the would be jecting ornaments" would also not inter- from the meeting. motioned to hold this issue until the next meeting and state funding sources. meeting prior to Tuesday. Although acknowledged. est the city, Rogers said in his report "I know he would like to be Brown was that people were already the council agreed. Construction is slated for August, 2004, or at the latest, appointed to the committee. Brown said council was happy to have one represen- One major concern for the city from the county meeting. a part of this. I don't want to October, 2005. Loflin said that he does not anticipate hav- he would like people that represent the tative, they would have preferred prior involves the shared-use paths and pedes- "The next step is for the county's con- say the word 'table,' but I am ing to close San-Cap Road at any time, but traffic will be notification on the committee and the trian crossing areas underneath span C. going to listen to some discus- In other business, City slowed down. island majority and not just residents sultant to develop some detailed plans," who want to spend more money on a meeting. Rogers suggested a 9-foot vertical clear- sion," Harrity said. Council: Also, The Blind Pass Eco Zone project open forum, "The purpose is to have a pleasing ance underneath - the touchdown area Rogers said. Sanibel resident Herb Rubin unique design. ,t • Approved an ordinance amending the Code of originally scheduled for Nov. 25, has been postponed until, structure, not to actually design the with 8 feet being the, minimum. To According to Wingard the dates for feels this could be Sanibel's "I am concerned about this committee Ordinances of the City of Sanibel amending the Dec. 12, at 1 p.m., at the Captiva Civic Association. The structure," Jennings said. achieve this clearance, however, the those developments will be available Harrity last chance to be heard before meeting is sponsored by the Captiva Community Planning dealing with the aesthetics, and I am section on beach parking permits. The new ordi- Meanwhile, Planning Director Bruce existing grade of the bridge must be cut. soon. the construction of the new Panel, and will include Alison Hagerup of the Captiva concerned about the way you selected bridges begins. nance allows full-time and part-time City employ- Erosion Prevention District, as well as guests from Lee ees to purchase restricted parking permits for $10. Wayne Ponader also urged the passing of the reso- County staff and the city of Sanibel lution. • Adopted two resolutions approving budget amend- "I think it is important that the members of council ments. BAILEY'S BEACH know...exactly what your constituents think," Ponader • Approved the contract with Centex Rooney City Thanksgiving closures From page 1 said. "Are the people of Sanibel supportive of effort to Construction Co. for phase B of the ball field con- Sanibel City Hall offices will be closed in observance From page 1 continue to have a bascule bridge?" struction projects. The total estimated costs for of Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 and Nov. 28. The offices As a stipulation of the new guide- Former Councilman Andrew Reding agreed, saying phase B of the project equals $466,802. will re-open on Dec. 1. stranger to the business. Commission and City Council, repre- lines, the city will make periodic inspec- that the issue needs to go to the people. • Decided to appoint the new Planning All garbage, recycling and vegetation waste collection DeBono decided to come sentatives from the resort district tions to determine whether the resort has However, if the referendum resulted in a rehabilita- Commissioners in December to better prepare them by Florida Recycling Services scheduled for to Bailey's after selling his expressed their need. for a workable complied. tion preference, those results could fall on deaf ears. for the first Planning Commission meeting in Thanksgiving Day will be one day later. If your normal portion of a Bonita ordinance regarding beach equipment. Although council agreed with the According to Paul Wingard, deputy director of Lee January 2004. Council will also discuss the possi- pick-up day is Thursday your waste will be picked up Springs grocery store. Previous ordinances were deemed terms of the ordinance, Councilman County Department of Transportation, rehabilitating bility of reducing the number of Commissioners Friday and one day later the remainder of the week. The "They're much more of unworkable by the resort community Dick Walsh questioned whether the pre- the drawbridge is nearly impossible. from five to seven at a future meeting. normal waste collection schedule will be foljpwed^ .begin- a Family store and really due to requirements prohibiting unat- positioning of equipment could some- Due to the progressing deterioration of the pre- ning Dec. 1. try to take care of people tended equipment on the beaches. • Approved the allocation of $500 to replace'a broTcen &mmtfmmwiiiaifa.d, but said he could not stressing cables located within the bridge itself, the The Civic Center and Recreation Center also will be the way they should be," computer formerly used by the Stewardship " "You. can t6\Mm'mrmpw^mm» find a solution to that problem. county does not recommend rehabilitating it. closed Thursday and Friday. The Civic Center offices will DeBono said. Committee. tion in making this work," said Pete "We can work with it and point out to Seven out of the 28 cables spans in Span A are open Dec. 1. The Recreation Center will open Nov. 29 As grocery manager, • Accepted Les Boyle's resignation from the Wildlife Adania; general manager at Sundial. the resorts when its in their best interest beginning to lose their grip, Wingard said. The cables from 1 p.m,-5 p.m. and Nov. 30 at 1 p.m.-5 p.m. The DeBono plans to bring a Committee. The new ordinance establishes when not to clutter up the beach with stuff that act as a rubber band connected to either side of the Recreation Center will resume regular office hours Dec. 1. larger variety of items to a development permit is required for a is not being used," Walsh said. spans. • Adopted a resolution authorizing the city to impose the store. resort's accessory beach equipment stor- Councilman Marty Harrity added to "If you take those pre- " collection for a special assessment for solid waste "We're trying, right now t, _ County declares emergency age areas. The ordinance also estab- Walsh's comments, saying he can't see stressing cables off the struc- collection. The resolution will be forwarded to the to cater to everybody, and fp] lished guidelines for determining if the resorts making additional work for ture, the bridge could not han- Lee County Property Appraiser. cover all bases," DeBono f for drawbridge those areas should be considered devel- themselves by pre-positioning a lot of dle the traffic," Wingard said. • Adopted a resolution approving an agreement with said. The county commissioners on Tuesday declared an oped. chairs. Wingard did admit rehabili- the Lee County Tax Collector for the-city's solid Bailey's also has a new mergency for the Causeway drawbridge and learned it The allotted size of the outdoor stor- "I think the resorts will work with one tation was possible. However, waste collection services. The resolution provides assistant manager. Phil will not recieve a state loan as part of the project's fund- age areas — not including bicycles — premise in mind ... the beaches are our he said the process would for the reimbursement to the tax collector for the Post came to the store ing. can be up to 150 square feet plus 50 most valuable asset and they will do require shutting down each administrative costs associated with the special after managing various The declaration allows the county to expedite permit- square-feet per acre of the resort devel- anything they can to preserve them," span completely for at least assessments collection. grocery stores in Madison, ting through the U.S. Coast Guard to replace the bridge. opment without being considered a Harrity said. one month while the repairs • Adopted a resolution to provide handicapped indi- Wise. One major chal- The county will be able to apply for the permit almost developed area. The outdoor holding From a business perspective, Adania were done. viduals accessibility to public facilities within the lenge so far, Post said, has immediately, before the final design is completed. areas for bicycles can be up to 100 said, the resorts would never put out "The bridge is safe at this city of Sanibel. Bill Kirkland of Billy's Rentals has been the transition from Application usually is required only until final design is square feet and 30 square feet per acre more equipment than they intended on point in time, but I feel the offered to purchase a beach accessible wheelchair the summer to the season. Wingard nearly complete. The county adopted similar emergency before being considered a developed using,"because we have to bring them replacement is needed," for $1,990 if the city agrees to purchase the second. "I am not used to that resolutions earlier this year for the B and C spans. While area. all back." Wingard added. much of a shift, so it's • Explored the idea of having council meetings at the bridge is in need of replacement, the emergency dec- However, all However, not everyone was pleased The Lee County Commissioners passed a resolu- been interesting," Post night. Councilwoman Judy Workman and laration does not mean it is unsafe to motorists and the storage areas by the passing of this ordinance. Sanibel tion at their meeting Tuesday declaring the existence said. Councilman Dick Walsh were opposed to the idea bridge continues to receive monthly inspections. must be substan- resident Hazel Schuller has been fight- of a transportation emergency for the drawbridge. The due to the traditional length off the Council meet- The commissioners also accepted the environmental As the other new man- tially screened resolution requests that the U.S. Coast Guard issue a ing this ordinance since the first discus- ings. assessment and final recommendation of consulting engi- agers, Post said he wants from view of the sions on it at Planning Commission permit for the county to expedite the replacement of to focus more on customer public beach, the bridge. neers Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan to replace the meetings this summer. Schuller feels the drawbridge with a 70-foot fixed span. The entire envi- needs and convenience. I oad rights-of- ordinance opens the beaches up for com- ronmental assessment can be viewed at the county DOT "We are an island store way, adjoining mercialization and could overwhelm offices. A summary will be provided on the county's web and we are committed to properties and wildlife habitat and conservation. public beach site. serving the Sanibel and Fees for accessory beach equipment Fabrication Technology At Its Finest access. Fencing The county had applied for a State Infrastructure Bank Captiva market," Post Michael Pistella photo were also added to the ordinance. may be used to Designs by Mark Christian low-interest loan of $25 million to help fund the project, said. "We need to appeal to New coffees avai|b|e at Bai| ,s Resorts must pay $300 for the entire provide this which the state did not approve. To make the bond financ- and serve the needs of peo- resort. An additional $5 for each unit in Walsh screening, but the ing work, the county will remove the $8.1-million ple on the island." tomers the development exceeding 20 units, but A ordinance Summerlm overpass at San Carlos Boulevard from the . _ Of her new employees, Burke said « • ^ od peo- not more than $500. w fa rf n gO requires a development permit be bond funding and look for alternative funding sources for they are all interested m pleasing the cus- „ . J & • v that project. The bond amount would be reduced from pJe Burke added obtained for the fence. • Screen Rooms $55.4 million to $47.3 million. > • Pool Enclosures • Front Entrys Albion new county on • Rescreens • Security Gates commission chairman • Mechanical • Driveway Gates The Lee County Board of Commissioners designated Commissioner John Albion as its chairman for the coming FEATURE LISTING; Somerset B*1O1* • Railings year, Commissioner Doug St. Cerny was designated as vice chairman. On the third Tuesday of each November 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath plus den, Gulf front, $1,969,000.00 • Welded Railings the board elects a new chairman to run the weekly com- • Spiral Staircases 848 S.E. 9TH ST. mission meetings, appoint other commissioners to serve CAPE CORAL FL as liaisons to other boards and organizations, and sigs PMISCILLA fHWIlPHW MEJ%LTW documents on behalf of the entire board o, such as resolu- i 3Q:QQnDX23nnDij '• tions and financial documents. MARY LOU BAILEY * CHUCK BERGSTROM * 239*472*1^11 ^'^"'^ 4 • Week of November 20-26, 2003 • ISLAND REPORTER ISLANP-REP.ORTER • Week of November 20-26, 2003 • 5 Sanibel Cares targets goal for 2004 fundraiser Last we ek 's weather Sanibel Cares has set its sights on new incubators for the Neonatal Intensive A wall island's history Care Unit at the Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. Its Fourth Annual Island High Low Rain Celebration of the Arts auction and gala event will be held on April 3 to raise funds By Michael Hannan group. • toward that goal. Staff Writer In the kitchen was an old toaster, an icebox, November 13 84 72 0.00 Note: Rainfall levels are recorded Sanibel Cares, a group of more than 30 concerned mothers, met recently to part of a Hoosier cabinet, several carpet beat- November 14 85 80 0.00 from the morning of the day given to decide goals and announce the designation of Mariel Goss as this year's honorary On Nov. 11, the Docent ers, and what Margaret identified as a proto- November 15 79 63 0.00 the following morning. chairwoman and Jim Sprankle as featured artist. Council of the Sanibel type of the crock-pot. Out in the corridor was A renowned island bird sculptor, Sprankle is donating the prototype of the life- Historical Village and Seminole display, and in the back room a civil November 16 78 68 0.00 sized bald eagle he created this summer upon commission for the White House. He Museum held an open house at war display that Margaret said was important November 17 80 69 0.00 is one of more that 50 artists who will contribute to this year's auction. the Village. Volunteer docents because, among other things, it highlighted November 18 82 70 0.00 Sanibel Cares formed in 2000 to support The Children's Hospital of Southwest led near-private tours of the that many of the early landowners were November 19 82 72 0.00 Florida at HealthPark, which receives no tax support and depends upon the com- Villages' buildings and women because most early settlers were from Source: Island Water Association munity for financial assistance to provide all children with health care, regardless grounds for island business the South, and those who fought against the of their families' ability to pay. people. My guide was Union couldn't qualify for homesteading. Sanifeel-GaptSva Tides For information on becoming a business partner or contributing artist for Sanibel Margaret Alteri. There is a small garden behind the main Th ~\ in thp hnnn Cares, please contact Julie Smith at 395-1721. The tour began at the vil- building, which serves as a living display to Nov. 20 - 26,2003 that it will be useful,but without any warranty. lage's Rutland House, which show what early settlers grew and why. The Feet at one time was located on Calusa peeled Jamaican Dogwood bark and Shell Museum needs docents Periwinkle in front of where mashed it into a mush, which served as a nar- Tidai 2 The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum on Sanibel Island is seeking people to vol- Range at 1 the trailer park is now. Jerry cotic for stunning fish caught in weirs. There unteer as education docents or museum store assistants a few hours each week. Muench, owner of Jerry's, was blue porter weed for making porter, "stop- Redfish 0 Perhaps you are a retired teacher, or just enjoy being with young people, and Pass ddiit donated it to the city. Much of per" to cure diarrhea, sea grapes for writing a ii a could help with visiting elementary school students? The museum also hosts older the house was furnished from notes, Coontie for making flour, and pitch IWiilii&rtifiSlSiiiis liHiilififciil students and adult study groups such as Elderhostel. a fish camp, which was locat- apple by the front door for leaving messages. The museum store offers a large selection of books for adults and children on Sunrise 6:51 a 6:52 a 6:53 a 6:53 a 6:54 a 6:55 a 6:55 a ed on Woodring Point. Seven The Bailey General Store, the second actu- mollusks and marine biology. It also sells an unusual array of shell-themed gift men from Cleveland owned Sunset 5:37 p 5:36 p 5:36 p 5:36 p 5:36 p 5:36 p 5:35 p Island, Reporter file photo ally - the first was washed away in the hurri- items. the camp, and as the owners The Rutland House at the Historic Village. cane of '26 - contained shelves of can goods Museum volunteers receive several benefits, including a 20 percent discount in died off, ownership passed to and boxes of cereals, actually the labeled cans Redfish Lo 3:51 a 4:42 a 5:32 a 6:21 a the museum store, honorary museum membership, and $25 reimbursement toward the surviving partners. The last were empty, with the exception of Campbell Pass Hi 10:22 ci 11:34 a 12:42 p 1:52 p a LeeWay transponder after three months' volunteering. was a man by the name of soup, which were filled with water. The store also con- 12:05 a12:47 a For further information, please call volunteer coordinator Libby Grimm at the Lo 3:48 p 4:21 p 4:50 p 5:15 p 7:11 a 8:04 a 8:59 a McCullough, who donated the tained tools, needles and tread, patent medicines, and museum at 395-2233. camp's furnishings to the clothing, all of which had been donated. In one side Hi 10:05 p 10:28 p 10:56 p 11:28 p 3:08 p 4:37 p Village. room were typewriters and a teletype machine from Lo 5:34 p 5:45 p When the museum opened the International Ocean Cable Company. In another in 1984, this was the only there were old newspapers, and a Black history dis- Punta Lo 3:46 a ' 4:37 a 5:27 a 6:16 a building on the property, which play. is owned by the city. Some of Rassa Hi 10;16a 11:28 a 12:36 p Village has a facsimile of the first post office. I say 1:46 p 12:41 a the furnishings include a piano facsimile because the original was blown apart in a Lo 3:43 p 4:16 p 4:45 p 5:10.p 7:06 a 7:59 a 8:54 a donated by Dr. John Dickey storm. This one, however, was reconstructed from the Hi 9:59 p 1Q:22 p 10:50 p 11:22 p 11:58 p 4:31 p and his wife who had been a boards of the original structure. Lo 5:29 p 5:40 p concert pianist. There was the Miss Charlotta's Tea Room is the oldest building at ubiquitous picture — a the Village, having been- a fishing camp built in 1898. Southern requirement — of Sanibel There she offered, in addition to tea, sweet treats for Lo 3:59 a 8:00 a Robert E. Lee and a picture of those who had gone to the general store for supplies, Light Hi 9:37 a 12:14 a the blowing up of the USS to the post office to pick up their mail, or perhaps to Lo 3:39 p 4:47 a 5:33 a Maine in Havana Harbor. The the dock to wait for the boat to bring them back to the 6:20 a 7:09 a 8:54 a picture is significant to Sanibel Hi 9:24 p 10:56 a 12:16 p 1:49 p 11:31 p mainland. Apparently, Miss Charlotta was something because the news of the inci- of a vamp who1 had all the single men pursuing her. Lo 4:07 o 4:23 p 4:11 p dent was first telegraphed to She never married though; she seemed to be more Key West and then relayed to interested in business. Punta Rassa, where there was Captiva Lo 2:37 a 3:28 c3 4:18 a 5:07 a In contrast "Morning Glories," a Sears Roebuck (Outside) another telegraph station. Island Reporter file photo Hi 8:57a 10:09ci 11:17a 12:27 p. There were pictures and prefab house, built in 1926 or '27, is the newest build- earlier version of Bailey's General Store also resides at the Historic Village. ing at the village. It originally cost $2,211. The house Lo 2:34 p .3:07 f) 3:36 p 4:01 p 5:57 a 6:50 a 7:45 a kitchenware of the island's : had electric lights, but electricity didn't come to the HI 8:40 p 9:03 {r 9:31 p10:03'p:: 10:39 p '11:21 p -m founding families, especially ging the lagoon behind the Village. For a while it was island until 1941, so presumably the lights ran by gen- Lo 4:20 p 4:31 p the Baileys, who haled from Kentucky. used as a doorstop, then an archeologist happened by etatov: Guricmsly,.,all the wall lights are upside-down A room in the back that had several displays of the and identified it as a wooly mammoth leg bone. with the bulbs facing the floor rather than fhe ceiling. island's timeline, documenting the geological develop- Another find was the complete skeletal remains of a I had toured the Village once before, as I'm sure ment and several rare finds of those timelines. One Calusa woman. The skeleton subsequently has been many of you have, but it is so rich in Sanibel's history, photo courtesy Bailey-Mathews Shell Museum was a lump of something that was unearthed when dig- whisked away by either the state or a Native American it warrants a repeat visit. island Volunteer education docent Ann Tennery shows live mollusks to Lee County public school students in the Children's Learning Lab at The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum shoe-pitching contest. The lighthouse T History to come alive keeper and his wife will also be on duty at SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA Jean Le Boeuf THE STOCK EXCHANGE 2340 Periwinkle Way, P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957 3 1/2 Stars the Bumap Cottage and Jody Brown, one Tennis at Historic Village of the coordinators of the event, will be The Island Reporter is Sanibel's newspaper "People's choice" Thanksgiving weekend on Sanibel this dressed as Ludo Starbuck, an actual friend "Fine Consignment" of record, published each Thursday with 1 st Place year promises be a fun-filled extravagan- of Miss Charlotta Matthews. There will 15660 San Carlos Boulevard. Points Sq. more than 2,600 paid subscribers, and is at 2OO1 Chefs auction za. On Friday and Saturday visitors to the also be many other folks eager to chat (Corner of San Carlos & McGregor Blvds.) Sanibel Historical Village & Museum will ice Gulf Point Square, Across from Bis» Lots the primary news source for islanders. Taste Of The Town with visitors about life on Sanibel when 1 st Piace find themselves experiencing the 1920s Fort Myers, FL. 33908 once again during Living History Days. the mosquitoes outnumbered the visitors. Phone: (239)472-1587 Best Overall Taste Living History Days will complement Fax: (239) 472-8398 1 st Place Docents dressed in period attire will be (239) 437-4333 Fax 433-2184 Best Dessert pressing flowers, sewing quilts, washing the 24th Annual BIG ARTS Art Fair tak- ing place at the same time next to the Saturday Tonya e-mai: sancapnews clothes, and serving tea in Miss @!f guiiie.com Advertising Museum on Dunlop Road. This annual Squibb Deadlines It's Thanksgiving, not IS/Lother's Day, but Charlotta's Tea Room. Sanday, Group website: wwvit.flBuiite.ctMn she still deserves a break. event will have entertainment, the juried Publisher Display: Strollers through the village may hear Nov. 22 & 23 Hows: Man. -Fri. islanders talk about their new ferry ser- show and live children's theater. Noon Tuesday Don't you agree? You can reserve your The museum hours for LIVING HIS- 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. feast to go, or plan on dining island style vice, the new Bailey General Store or the at Classified: damage done by the latest hurricane. TORY DAYS will be 10 -4 on the 28th, 4 p.m. Monday at our fun and relaxed Bistro. and 10 -1 on the 29th. For more infor- The Sanctuary Terri To go orders can be piclzerd There will be plenty of time to shop at Holidays: Bailey's and catch up on some gossip mation about, please call 472-6477. Golf C3ui» (Schedule Blackmore up the day before or on changes) Sales before moving outside to watch a horse- Manager Thanksgiving Day morning. Roasted Turkey (whucordark) or Citrus Glazed. Ham Mashed Potatoes • Gifolet Gravy NOW with TWO Locations to Serve You Renny Erik Honey BUSINESS OPINIONS * EDITORIAL holiday punch, plus door prizes and free gift wrapping. There is a box in Bailey's for drop off if you wish to Santa schedules So whether you're in the mood to browse or you're out contribute. Small Christmas items would be appreciated LETTERS TO Thanksgiving stop at the to shop 'till you drop, you won't want to miss Tarpon and things that the troops can always use include sun- Bay this holiday season. screen, lip balm, razors, shaving cream, crossword puz- THE EDITOR • Village. Tarpon Bay Explorers is located at the north end of zles and magazines, stationery, pencils and pens, deodor- The Village Shopping Plaza on Sanibel will hold its - Tarpon Bay Road and can be reached by calling 472- ant, deodorant wipes, snacks (as long as they don't melt, like cookies and beef jerky), bug spray and Skin So Soft, County has hidden agenda 11th Annual Thanksgiving Weekend "Christmas 8900. The company is a licensed concessionaire of the To the editor: Walk" on Nov. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, provid- body powder, foot powder, dark T-shirts and socks, tooth- paste and toothbrushes, books, letters and all personal As we expected, we finally found the The Christmas Walk is The Village merchants' way ing recreational and educational opportunities to the true reason Lee County has been harassing public under contract with the U.S Fish and Wildlife hygiene items. to say thank you to the many customers who patronize Burke sent five cartons to her nephew, Pfc. Joshua Sanibel for 30 years for a High Span them year-around. Events will include an appearance" Service. Swan, serving with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Bridge: COMMERCE! by Santa with photo opportunities for children, win- August. There is a piece of land in Cape Coral dow paintings and decorations by children from the The next shipment will be sent to Pfc. Zach Thomas that Lee County has an eye on to make a BIG Arts After School Arts program, a clown who Retail and Business Expo and Capt. Robert Degand. deep-water port to be able to trade with makes animals from balloons and holiday musical Cuba! entertainment. In addition, participating merchants Sunday By making our bridge 70' high and up to will provide holiday snacks and refreshments. The Fourth Annual Retail & Business Expo will be Charity golf tournament 300' wide, they could get tankers and ships this Sunday, Nov. 23, with over 70 exhibitors display- raises $70,000 for FGCU as large as any ship that fits through the ing a sampling of their wares at the Sanibel A record 64 teams helped raise $70,000 during the Panama Canal! Ladies Night at Tarpon Bay Community House. If you've just arrived, this is the 12th Annual Florida Gulf Coast University Founder's • We also lose one causeway island Explorers best way possible to take a "tour" of the rich variety of Cup at Mediterra, The Bonita Bay Group's 1,697-acre • Severe pollution from large vessels and shopping on the islands, from the lighthouse end of master-planned community in North Naples. To date, port activity . Sanibel to the tip of Captiva... and even get some great more than $487,000 has been raised to benefit the uni- At the north end of Tarpon Bay Road, tucked away • Major safety issues between huge ships ideas for holiday shopping. versity's Foundation. and small pleasure craft and hidden among the mangroves of the J.N. "Ding" This year, some exhibitors will be outdoors along "The success of this golf tournament is vital to the sci- Darling National Wildlife Refuge is beautiful Tarpon with the FREE hot dogs. The rest will be inside the entific, educational and athletic programs that are related • Sanibel's taxes will definitely go up as a& modern Bay and the home of Tarpon Bay Explorers. Perhaps Community House which will be transformed into an to the mission of the university," stated Dr. William C. Lee County refuses to give us any rev- best known for breath-taking cruises on the bay and indoor "minio-mall." Door prizes will be awarded Merwin, FGCU president. "We are looking forward to enue from the tolls peaceful kayaking along the Commodore Creek, no every 15 minutes and there are grand prize raffles, too. returning to Mediterra for our 13th tournament on Oct. • Our Cuban population will most likely Michael Hannan trip to Tarpon Bay would be complete without a stroll Flu shots will be available from Dr. Phil Davis if you 15, 2004." increase in Ft. Myers and Sanibel through one of the most unique gift shops on the haven't yet gotten yours. "The Bonita Bay Group is pleased to have this oppor- Please help us fight to SAVE OUR island. And with the holidays just around the corner, Meet store owners, mingle with islanders and other tunity to support FGCU through this great fund-raising BRIDGE! From the Department of Unnecessary Redundancy Bureau the folks at Tarpon Bay Explorers invite all ladies to visitors, learn how to throw a cast net or create won- opportunity at Mediterra," said Dennis Gilkey, president Barbara Anderson leave your men at the door and join them for a ladies derful things with shells — maybe even find that per- and CEO. "We are committed to sponsoring this finan- Sanibel only evening of "Shopping, Holiday Punch and fect Christmas present for Uncle Joe, the guy who cially worthwhile event." Far and away the most egregious, little bird," or "crisis situation," or "each between "desk" and "bureaucracy." So Chocolates" on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. With a shop Along with The Bonita Bay Group, other major spon- hyperbolic abuse of rhetoric — whether and every," as in "each and every one of we say things like "Rio-Grande River," already has everything. sors of the 2003 tournament were Shelton Imports, Kraft Keep parts of old bridges full of distinctive gifts and 20 percent off everything in The Retail & Business Expo is sponsored by the spoken or written — is the unnecessary, us"? That last one was a triple bagger. which means "big river river"; "rice the store, you're sure to find the perfect item for the Construction, University Housing Services, Beers To the editor: gratuitous, repetition of superfluous Have, you every seen any "tiny, big paddy," since "padi" means rice in Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce and Skanska, Ajax Building Corporation, Five County „ Skipping over the on-going dispute nature lover or wildlife enthusiast on your list. Picture the Sanibel Community Association. It runs from 10 modifiers and qualifiers, i.e., redundan- birds" or "big, little birds"? Is a crisis Malay, is "rice rice," I know, I know, frames, slate lanterns, unique candles, and hand-paint- Insurance, Johnson Controls and Wayne Wiles Carpet. about Span A: Let's think about the fate of cy- not a situation? The last example is a lit- how many of us speak Malay! "Mount a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sanibel Community House at For more information regarding the 2004 Founder's Spans B and C. I believe they are presently ed cocktail and wine glasses are just a few of the items 2173 Periwinkle Way; there's plenty of parking avail- There are several types of redundan- tle dicey because you can say, "each of Fujiyama" means "Mount mount Fuji" you'll find. They also have a beautiful collection of Cup at Mediterra or to request an invitation, call FGCU destined to be torn down and used as artifi- us," but not "every of us," at least not since "yama" is the Japanese word for able. at 590-1071. cies: those stemming from unnecessary- home decor items that celebrate the beauty of the cial reef material in the Gulf. However.... modifiers — a pleonasm (it's Word correctly. I was pushing the envelope "mount. And for my swansong, envoi, or islands and outdoor living. And don't miss the chil- From the Keys to Chesapeake Bay, there Wealth time, folks); those originating here. coda, the "Paraguay River," means dren's room, full of snugly friends, educational books Bailey's continues to collect Live Shelling Restriction are many instances where a new bridge has from etymological derivation, both for- Other expressions in this category are "river river river, " since "para" and and fun toys for kids of all ages. Tarpon Bay Explorers been built and parts of- the old one pre- eign and native; those deriving from the so ingrained in our language that we "guay," both mean "river." "Why should items for troops Florida law prohibits the taking served for fishing piers. In the case of also offers gift certificates redeemable for tours, of live shells on Sanibel Island §|| speaker's or the writer's limited under- never think to question them. "Free gift" anyone care about the derivation of rentals or gift shop items; the perfect gift for those Bailey's General Store Manager Jessie Burke will be Spans A and B it would involve removing standing of word meaning; those result- is an advertising gimmick: gifts are free "Paraguay River": I was just trying for "hard to shop for" people on your list. While you packing up Christinas supplies to send to U.S. troops in to conserve this precious ^ the center, elevated portions, and leaving ing from acronyms; and finally those or they aren't gifts. "Full potential," another triple bagger. Besides I got the shop, enjoy complimentary Goumas chocolates and Iraq next week so that the packages will reach them by the four stubs available for that purpose. book in front of me. Christmas. marine resource. arising from downright fuzzy thinking. teachers like this one; however, "poten- It might be better to remove the stub No doubt — such an astute audience tial" means one's capacity. Reach Now for English derivations. "Coble next to the Island, so that it would not be Thanksgiving Day Dine Dochside and Enjoy Mouthwatering as you — recognized my opening sen- capacity, and you're "full." You have my hill" means ''hill hill." "Avon River," as necessary for many fishermen from the tence as one replete with redundancies, guarantee. "Basic fundamentals." a in Strattord-on-A\on. the birthplace of Serving Traditional Delights From the Sea mainland to even join the traffic stream on but planned 1 assure you. Still, 1 have favorite among coaches as in " basic fun- the Baid, means "Stratford on river It Doesn't Get Any Fresher! SUSAN-BLUEHS * Causeway Road, while still providing three seen spontaneous models that were damentals of the game of football'"" "ffvgr."' Wotttd&t k& be embarrassed. Turkey Dinner new fishing locations. worse. Hurnm. Alice Holt Hurst Wood, a forested area 11:30-7:30 Health Care Services An even more radical idea: Keep the old Frequently, the cause of redundancy Few schools teach Greek or Latin in Surrey, translates into "Alice wood bridges, block them off from vehicular traf- wood wood." You got it: "holt" and Pius Full Menu Gramma Dofs is using language as though it were a anymore, so foreign language is taught A FULL RANGE OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY AN ISLAND RESIDENT fic, and they could be used by cyclists and computer component that we just plug through repetition. Say "la plume de ma "hurst" mean "wood." And now for the Located at... Seaside Saloon pedestrians as well as fishermen. into the motherboard of our sentences. tante est stir le bureau de mon oncle" topper. "Torpenhow Hill," a place in Richard Hale We don't think about what we say, we enough times a/id you'll realize your Cumbria in England's Lake District may Sanibel Marina Winner of 11 Taste of the Bathing & Personal Care • Companion Care Sanibel 634 N. Yachtsman just say. Kind of like the way we aunt's pen is on your uncle's desk (a be a quadruple etymological redundan- Islands "Awards" Meal Preparation • Transportation • 24 Hour Care sentence that no one — with the excep- Sanibel, FL learned — or didn't — a foreign lan- See EXCESSIVE VERBOSITY Our latest win for Medication Management • Safety Management guage. 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The city uses a staggered elected in or out at one time. Mayors Office 472-4135 2255 W, Cyulf Drive r Casa Ybel Resort DURING SEASON On Sanibei, the island's gov- The Council hires the city timeframe, electing two council The city's mayor is elected City Manager's Office 472-3700 239.472.9200 & www.thistlelodge.com manager who hires the staff members every four years, and annually from council. 3111 WEST GULF DRIVE - SANIBEL ernment is rurroy city manager Sanibel Police 472-3111 backed by five city council mem- to run the city's day-to-day another three the alternative • Online, City of Sanibel, bers elected-at-large by island services. four years. City Council is never 25 years ago the public who spoke, only one, Mark sioners that islanders wanted nothing but a VERBOSITY November 16, 1978 "Bird" Westall, came out in favor of the 10 years ago replacement replica of the drawbridge city's eradication program November 19, 1993 built along the causeway between Fort From page 7 County seeks bids on causeway Most of .those who voiced an opinion Myers and the Gateway to Sanibel and repairs Summerlin access restricted Captiva Islands. wanted to be able to keep their ornamen- The Lee County Board of 7 that size is a volume, that July is a Lee County will begin soliciting bids tal trees and felt the city's action was an "Who are you working for,' Walsh cy. "Tor" and "how" can be traced to Old Paradoxically, in spite of our tenden- his head examined" (Samuel Goldwyn). for repair work on the Sanibel Causeway Commissioners voted to strengthen English forms of "hill," and "penn" is cy to over modify, Americans also tend That's why I've stayed away all these month, that California is a state, should intrusion on their rights and privacy. restrictions on access points along asked repeatedly, seemingly unable to get not be allowed roll-over communication Bridges sometime in late December or Though the program is already on the the answer he wanted. the Celtic derivation of same. If this is toward shortspeak, and so we create years, Sam. Here's one of my favorites. early January, according to the county's Summerlin Road Wednesday. true, the name means "hill hill hill hill." acronyms, albeit redundant" ones. We "Smoking can kill you, and if you've minutes. Next, we should issue virtually books, and money earmarked in the bud- Access points are still allowed every About that time, restaurant owner Matt all newscasters — with the exception of consulting engineer who conducted the get, a 272-name petition seeking repeal of Asen jumped in to "represent the silent Some linguists and etymologists argue have credit card "PIN numbers," or been killed, you've lost a very important last inspection of the causeway structures. 660 feet, but developers will now have to that at least one of the elements of this "personal identification number num- part of your life" (Brooke Shields). Marvin Kalb, George Will, and one or the law prompted council to take a second request permission from the commission minority" and called for a referendum name has a different root, but they are bers. And of course there is the VIN Princeton graduate, humm. "When large two others — Sylvan Learning Center After bridge repairs are completed a look at it and at the same time give the vote to spell out islanders' real preference. "reasonable" speed limit for the bridges for access to the road after presenting just trying to keep me from record set- number, but the bureaucrats created numbers of men are unable to find work, coupons for word usage. We should public a chance to air their views. detailed traffic studies and evidence that "We are not the king of the whole land ting. They have no idea of the extended that, so what do you expect? In their unemployment results" (Calvin apply tasers to anyone who says, "Paris, will be recommended, said Vernon Lynch Many people prize the exotic meialeu- here," Asen said. "You're saying all the of Howard, Needles, Tammen and the curb cuts are necessary. lengths to which I will go. junior and senior high school years, our Coolidge). Ole "closed-mouth Cal," France"; "London, England"; or "Rome, ca, alias paper bark or bottle brush tree, Although City Manager Gary Price people of Sanibel are against a fixed-span OK, up to now you could blame kids take the "SAT tests," or "Scholastic said a mouthful there, but you should Italy." Excruciating death should be the Bergendoff, the consulting engineering for the shade and privacy they offer and bridge. The people I have talked to are in firm for Lee County and the City of said commissioners were making a step in advertisers, teachers, coaches, and the Aptitude Test tests." No wonder verbal have seen him in a war bonnet. Then, of penalty for uttering "the city of New fear they would take years to replace. the right direction, he believes, "They had favor of a fixed-span. There is no reason death of Greek and Latin, but from here scores-continue to drop. When strapped course, there is Yogi Berra, but how York," with only two exceptions: when Sanibel. Lee County transportation direc- for a drawbridge in this day and age." tor Ben Pratt has said the planned repairs the opportunity to make a real difference on, no excuses. for cash money, we go to "ATM does one choose among his pearls? confusion would occur between the city and they just didn't go far enough." "Join together" is one of my machines" or "automatic teller machine and the state, or when one is referring to would allow the present 20 miles per hour So, how do we correct this plethora speed limit on two of the three causeway 15 years ago Price is referring to the 12 driveways favorites. Remember when we got mar- machines." Edison discovered "DC cur- of redundancy (just wanted to see if you the governing entity, in which case, in November 17, 1988 along Summerlin that now exist, but either One year ago ried? "What God has joined together, let rent," "direct current current"; Tesla, the were paying attention)? Well, first we writing at least, the first letter of "city bridges to be increased to possibly 35 November 21, 2002 1 miles per hour. Lorenson becomes mayor, new produce no traffic, or are dead-ends, with no man put asunder. ' I'm not blaming principles of "AC current," "alternating pretend that communication is a means should be capitalized. no developments. At Wednesdays meet- Tomlinson Sanibel's chief God mind you, and maybe He can we current current." Is this the linguistic of conveying information rather than a The estimated cost to repair the three council members sworn in Oh, in case you're wondering, I con- causeway bridge structures is budgeted at Len Lorenson was appointed mayor of ing, Price suggested commissioners pro- Mackenzie Hall was awash in blue join apart, but the rest of us can't. best of two of America's greatest scien- way of occupying oneself. Then we let sider myself a New Yorker, having lived hibit development of the unused existing Tuesday morning as members of the Cookbooks are flagrant violators: "com- tific minds? Thank God they didn't $200,000 according to Bob Cordes, assis- Sanibel Tuesday during induction cere- things stand for what they are. Anyone there most of my life; I'm just not from monies for the 1988-90 city council. Jerry curb cuts by buying them back with Sanibel Police Department witnessed bine the mixed ingredients together." teach English. Libraries, libraries — who doesn't know that green is a color, New York, New York. tant county engineer. "That's on the high side. The real fig- Muench is vice-mayor. causeway surplus funds. Acting Police Chief Bill Tomlinson short- Another three bagger! "What an unex- mind you — of all places use "ISBN "Twelve driveways of the 36 that cur- en his job title. pected surprise!" Surprises that are numbers," "International Standard Book ure will fall somewhat below that," he Lorenson and Muench are serving the said. Cordes said the last set of repairs to second year of their four-year terms. rently exist produce no traffic. Seven of Tomlinson became the city's fifth known lack expectancy. Speaking of Number numbers." Well, at least we can the 12 have a median cut; five of the 12 police chief, pledging to protect the con- surprises. Custer was surrounded on all be thankful they don't use "International the bridges was done at a cost of approxi- Lorenson also serves Lee County as chair- HOLIDAY DEADLINES mately $43,000. Lee County has made man of the Metropolitan Planning permit all movements (right and left exits stitutions of. the United States and Florida sides." No wonder he was trapped and Standard Learning Resource Center and entrances); 22 of the 36 will permit all and the laws and charter of Sanibel and to couldn't get away. Lawyers render con- Number numbers." repairs to both the Sanibel Causeway and Commission. the Cape Coral Bridge as a matter of "I'm deeply honored by the nomina- movements," Price said. oversee the 43-member department. tracts "null and void." but they charge Now for the fuzzy thinkers, of whom Since joining the department in 1985, by the word. Airlines bid you ado to there are many. "It was huge in size." course after federally-mandated bi-annual tion to be mayor of Sanibel," Lorenson inspections of the structures were com-. said. He made special mention of appreci- Five years ago as a police aide, Tomlinson has risen your "final destination"; maybe they Not in color, huh? "The sky was blue in th through the ranks as an officer, sergeant, should switch to "ultimate destination,"1 color," but also huge in size, n'est-ce pleted and engineering plans prepared, he ation to congressman-elect Porter Goss November 20, 1998 Thur Nov. 27 said. for attending the ceremonies. Goss, emergency management' director and a do you think? Sports announcers past "The highways are going to be par- Fixed bridge support surfaces bureau commander. He became acting describe sold-out arenas as "filled to ticularly crowded this weekend, espe- Sanibel's first mayor, was present with his The fifth Sanibel Causeway Workshop wife Mariel. chief Feb. 25 following the retirement of capacity," but they are just coaches cially on Saturday and Sunday," so I'm 20 years ago started like a lamb but ended like a lion Chief Lew Phillips. without whistles. "From past experi- going to wait to drive to the beach on November 17, 1983 Lorenson's first act as mayor wns to last Thursday. Two and a half hours into a Sanibel Shopper's Guide declare a one-minute break to allow coun- "I plan to continue our Sanibel tradi- ence, I've learned to plan ahead." If you another weekend day, when traffic will th rather sedate session of mulling over sur- Nov. 27 issue Sanibel sticks to Us guns cil to shuffle papers in preparation for a tion of practicing true community polic- don't get this one, I'm not going to tell be less congested in volume. "Never at In the face of heavy public opposition, vey results and bridge slides, a couple of ing," Tomlinson said. "With the support of you. "Let's all meet together at 12 noon, any time in the history of humankind Proof Ad Deadline: Fri. rssov. 21, 5pm stream of planning commission denial islanders raised their voices in frustration. Sanibel City Council has decided to stick appeals. City Council and the involvement of our no - on second thought - let's meet sep- has such a thing ever happened before." Final Ad Deadline: SVion. Nov. 24, 5pm to its guns on the meialeuca eradication "Frankly, this is shocking. Studying all residents and businesses, we collectively arately at 11 noon." "In the month of Wow, this must really be a first! Classified Dead: Fri. Nov. 21, 5pm After newly-elected councilmen Mark these alternatives (of bridge design), as if program. "Bird" Westall and Mike Miracle were work to keep our city safe and to-protect January, in the city of Minneapolis, Famous people are just as guilty as In a 4-1 vote, and before a packed hall you're not hired and paid by us," said res- the natural environment." Tomlinson beat which is located in the state of the rest of us; maybe more so. "If we do sworn in by City Manager Gary Price, the ident Dick Walsh, confronting the city's Island Reporter of property owners, the council re- new council presented honorary plaques out 32 other applicants for the position. Minnesota, the snow — white in color not succeed, we run the risk of failure" tn affirmed its policy to banish the pesky engineering consultant, Thomas Walker. — finely sifts down from the cold, win- (Dan Quayle). What insight! How could Nov. 27 issue to retiring mayor Mike Klein and council- Walsh added that Sanibel had passed a punk tree from the island by 1988. man Fred Valtin. ter skies above." Nine! a new world we not have re-elected him? "Anyone Proof Deadline: Fri. Nov. 21,10 am Out of more than a dozen members of resolution notifying Lee County cornmis- record. What did I tell you! who goes to a psychiatrist ought to have Final Ad Deadline: Fri. Nov. 21, 5pm Classified Deadline: Fri. Nov. 21, 5pm islander Nov. 28th issue Proof Deadline: Fri. Nov. 21, 5pm Final Ad Deadline: Mon. Nov. 24, Noon Classified Deadline: Mon. Nov. 24, 5pm Your 9wty Will Love It! PUBLIC NOTICE Captiva Current Nov. 28th issue Proof Deadline: Fri. Nov. 21,10 am Fabulous Teak Dining Set PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Final Ad Deadline: Fri. Nov. 21, 5pm Classified Deadline: Fri. Nov. 21, 5pm Table extends from 65" x 44" to 104" x 44" - $1,150 The Sanibel Planning Commission will convene the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at 9:00 A.M. THE MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN MACKENZIE HALL Chairs CITY HALL, 800 DUNLOP ROAD THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME $229 each The Planning Commission meeting agenda is posted on the City's bulletin board. It can be obtained at the Planning Department for no charge or accessed on the City web site at WNvw.mysanibel.com after4:00 p.m. the Friday before a •'4* scheduled meeting. Staff reports and other materials related to the Planning Commission agenda are available for $. 15/page from the Planning Department. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Jim Isorn, Manager of DOAfllQRK Administrative Sendees no later than one day prior to the FORT MYSRS N, E. corner of Metro & Daniels 561 -5656 proceeding. Telephone (239) 472-3700 for assistance. NAPLES Greentree Center comer of Airport & Immokalee 513-1544 If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service at SiMPlY FABULOUS www.denmarkinteriors.com ASID interior Designers on Staff 711 for assistance. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of November 20-26, 2003 • 11 10 Q Week of November 20-26, 2003 Q ISLAND REPORTER been around since the dinosaurs Sanibel Captiva ear Ron: I manage a condominium on Fort Putting fertilizer in Know a plant's salt tol- Myers Beach and the grounds have been Dover taken by what has been called card- holes could burn a erance before using board plant. This is a nice filler but unfortunately needs to be thinned out. Please advise if I could prune plant's roots near beach it and how, or do I need to uproot them to thin them Dear Ron: I have been fertilizing my Dear Ron: I appreciate your knowledge out? palm trees about every three months by dig- of our unique environment. We live on the .C. History Book •—Mark ging five little holes out from the base and beach and incur a great deal of salt spray and putting a handful of fertilizer in each, plus I north wind in the winter. What trees, shrubs, Dear Mark: The cardboard plant (Zamia fur- have been pouring epsom salts onto the area flowers can you recommend for beach furacea) is sometimes called a "living fossil" because about once every six months. Is this the lovers? it is among a group of primitive plants that has been right thing to do? Also can you recommend —Diana around since the time of the dinosaurs. Native to a good website for information on palms? Mexico, it derives its common name from its thick, —Daniel Amev Dear Diana: Frequent testing of plants by stiff, cardboard-like fronds. the University of Florida for salt tolerance Growing very slowly to a height of about 4 feet, this Dear Daniel: I don't recommend putting has resulted in these four classifications: Zamia is a mounding plant that produces divisions of fertilizer in holes around any plant because • Tolerant — Plants can withstand direct roots that can be transplanted — and that's how you there is a risk of burning roots near the sur- island blasts of salt spray. Examples include silver thin them out, as well, by pulling out sections of the face. For the same reason, I am not a fan of Gardening buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus), inkberry plant. fertilizer spikes. The use of epsom salts, (Scaevola plumieri) and confederate jasmine The cardboard plant, sometimes erroneously called which is a common name for magnesium, is Ron Sympson (Trachelospermum jasminoides). a. palm, has no trunk and produces a picturesque cone a good practice because it helps green up • Moderately tolerant — Some salt spray is in the center of the plant. The cones produce male new palm fronds. tolerated, but the plants are best placed seeds in male plants and female seeds in female plants; For a good source of information about palm trees, behind buildings, fences or salt-tolerant vegetation. the germination process is very slow and difficult to go to the website of South Florida's supreme palm Examples: Mango (Mangifera indica), Bo'ttlebrush achieve artificially. specialist, Dr. Henry Donselman, at www.home- (Callistemon rigidus) and Mexican flame vine Highly drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant, it does stead .com/don gelman. (Senecio confusus). well in any light condition, from deep shade to full • Slightly tolerant — Very little salt spray is tolerated, sun, and is excellent for mass plantings. It is adaptable Mealybugs likely cause of and the plants should be placed as far from the to South Florida hardiness zones 9-11. tightly closed leaves beachfront as possible in a protected area, and Dear Ron: My pink tabebuia tree is about 10 feet planted behind more-salt-tolerant vegetation. tall and was doing very well until lately. All of the new Examples: Golden shower tree (Cassia fistula), cro- growth is deformed. The leaves are very tightly closed ton (Codiaeum variegatum) and queen's wreath and wrinkly. Any thoughts about this problem? (Petrea volbilis). —Susan • Not tolerant — Don't even think about it. Dear Susan: It sounds like mealybugs are feeding For plantings directly on the beach, use only plants on the new growth of your pink tabebuia ((Tabebuia in the first classification. For a good general guide, heterophylla^or heptaphylla, native to the West Indies contact your local cooperative extension office and and Central and South America, zones 10-11, moder- request a" copy of "Salt-Tolerant Plants for Florida," by ately salt-tolerant). When infestations are high, the R.J. Black. You can also find it on the Web. mealybugs form a sticky, cottony mass, which would explain the tightly closed leaves. Though it is too late in the season for major prun- Landscape consultant Ron Sympson is the author of ing, I would trim off just the affected growth and dis- "Ron Sympson's South Florida Garden Guide" card it from your garden. Then spray an insecticidal ($39.95' annually), "250 Most-Asked Gardening soap solution or Organocide on your tree. Soak the Questions" ($9.95), and "How to Attract Butterflies" ground and spray the foliage with water first, and do it ($5.95). To ask a question, order a book, or arrange before 10 a.m. for an on-silc consultation: Go online at www.ron- V syinpsun.coni; scud an e-mail to ronsyinpson&eurili- Cardboard plant link.net; or send mail to 11691 Dawn Cowrie Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908. youngest players —: the U6 teams — Youth Soccer wraps will compete in the season ending Soccer Olympics — fun, no-score up Friday evening events designed to challenge the young The Sanibel Youth Socffeer League ones. The U6 Soccer Olympics will will conclude another season of recre- start at 5:30 p.m. ational soccer this Friday night at the The U8 Division championship game • Nifty Niners Dunes 18-Hole Women Sanibel School athletic fields, with free will be at 7:30 p.m. between the first cake for everyone. place YOLO and second place Nov.13 Nov. 21 The Island Cow has donated hotdogs, Two-person, better ball Match play vs. par Sandcastle Construction teams. Cindy hamburgers, and other special menu on Sanibel and Sanibel Air A/B Flight T . T. , A/B Flight items that will be available for a nomi- Conditioning will compete for the U8 1st Place 28 Jeannie Lindman, 1st Place +4 Jody Cothran nal charge at the concession stand. All Gold Cup at 6 p.m. THIS WILL BE A LIMITED EDITION PRINTING blind draw concession stand proceeds are used to 2nd Place 30 Gay Nichols, Patti Joan Kent The U10 Division championship McConnell Sue Richard help run league operations. Trophies game will feature a matchup at 7:30 Our local heritage has practically vanished...a life-style alive only to the memory of our citizens. Now we have the opportunity to Jana Stone will be presented to each player at the p.m. between the first place Bailey's 8 end of each match. All islanders are safeguard the history of our people through photographs from our files and those submitted by our neighbors. 1st Place 28 Joan Sprinkle, C Flight General Store and second place Ginny Burgoyne encouraged to come to the ball fields Congress Jewelers teams. The U10 2nd Place 29 Virginia Green, 1st Place +4 Toni Warren • and cheer for the kids. 2nd Place +1 Millie Ford Gold Cup match will be at 6 p.m. Gwen Trautwem "We've continued to enjoy more between Corke Dentistry and Lazy This 120 page book, with more than 300 photographs such as the one above submitted by a neighbor, will be of library quality, Nan Frymoyer interest in island soccer than ever printed on archival paper and bound with a beautiful hard cover. Flamingo. Mardi Glenn before," said league president Keith The U14 Gold Cup event will have Nifty Niners D Flight Cruickshank . "We have more kids, the Jacaranda playing Bank of the 1st Place +4 Claire Bowie close to 200 this year, and more coach- Islands at 5:15. The U14 Championship Nov. 6 2nd Place +2 Judy Leeder es and volunteers showing an interest in game will follow the Gold Cup match at Return order blank to reserve your copy today Low net, low putts 3rd Place +1 Jane Levene the game and the league than ever 6:45 p.m. The Island Cow will face off • before." [ —— —ffffT wm UMBM BB8B MBftBB ——"I fffl PIPE PWBI UtTHIT M^i WUA MffPI Pfffff BUM BHB H BBBBI MM mum WHM BBMM MMM mrim mm MH ILJIMI1III ^L "UUIWL man Miami R» against Prime Financial for the division Low net Chip ins: Please enter my order for: 1st Place 31 Janice Smith For the U8, U10, and U14 divisions, title at 6:45 p.m. 2nd Place 34 Joan Sprinkle Barb Bornhorst there will be two final games. The third For the latest information of game ACT NAME- 3rd Place 35 BJ. Weimer Lil Gailus and fourth place teams in each division schedules, standings, rosters and more, _copy(s) of A Pictorial Gwen Trautwein Jana Stone will vie for the Gold Cup, and the first please visit the league's website at and second place will play for the www.sanibelsoccer.org. History of Sanibel Island, ' Low putts Championship Cup. The league's STREET. _APT. NO. ! 1st Place 17 Virginia Green Florida, @ $40.00.1 am Betty Long Beachview Women's Golf NOW! enclosing payment in full. Patti McConnell CITY_ STATE, _ZIP_ /Associatio l»JiJV/ VIM«.• \/l n• Clip this I Nov. 12 Please mail my book(s) Beachview Women's Golf 18 holes Please send your sports information to: to the address at right. I have Low net, low gross coupon and PHONE I Association island Reporter Sports, P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL enclosed an additional $5.00 Nov. 12 Low gross 33957 Or, fax the Island Reporter at (239) 472-8398 return with for each book to be shipped. MAIL TO: 1 9 holes 1st Place 94 Kandi Sanger 1 Low net, low gross 2nd Place 97 Diane Metz Please include a telephone number for followup your order In "The Village" 2340 Periwinkle Way questions, if any arise. Charge Visa/Master Card ; Low gross Low net Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 1st Place 47 Ginny O'Neal 1st Place 71 Bea Maggio * For any further assistance, contact the Island Today! Exp. Date (239)-472-1587 Fax (239) 472-8398 2nd Place 54 Betty Puff 2nd Place 72 Nancy Carlile * Reporter, (239)472-1587. • Make checkspayable to Island Reporter sanca ew Cecilia Ollson J^mail: ^ s@Flguide. com Low net > 1st Place 34 Nancy Stell * Won by score card playoff 2nd Place 40 Sally Prentice : • — 12 u Week of November'20-26, 26D3Q ISLAND* REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER • Week of November 20-26, 2003 • 13 H For a more extensive list of events, see this week's Islander, available free REAL ESTATE all over the islands. Notices of upcoming events to appear in Dateline • week of Nov. 20-26 Dateline must be received by Friday for the following Thursday's publication. Notices crested cormorants thriving and diving Looking ahead . . . Upcoming evems received by Monday will appe,'.or according. to available space. Fax 472-8398 By Michael Hannan County and material to ence of ample food in their summer and Staff Writer from Dade build a nest. winter ranges and reduced contaminant lev- THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY County The male will els. The total estimated population of dou- Kayaking with Cormorants are serious-looking birds southward also dance to ble-crested cormorants in North America is 2ft Tale Tellers 25 Shell Club Pelican 472-1781 KWLF SCCF Book Signing Bookworms 26 Knitters with long bodies, long necks, long beaks into Florida mark out a approximately 2 million birds. 472-2329 Meeting 472-9120 with a hooked upper mandible, completely Bay and the nesting site People commonly confuse anhingas and webbed black feet, short legs and wedge- Lower Keys. for the cou- double-crested cormorants. Although BAY: The naturalists at Tarpon Bay shaped tails. Their plumage is predominant- On the ple. They lose anhingas prefer freshwater habitats, cor- Explorers have started up free lunchtime ly black with a greenish or bronze sheen in Gulf coast, the double morants are likely to show up in freshwater • EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE talks beginning at 12:30 p.m. Mon.- Fri. Friday 21 both sexes. The wings are short and do not double-crest- crest on the or saltwater areas, wherever the fishing is Gallery of Fine Art presents George • KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC on the observation deck overlooking the SITE guided tours. 10 a.m. Sat. and Sun. permit long flights out to sea. ed cormorant crown after good. In some places, like along the Snyder/Dan Moyer Painting and most beautiful setting on Sanibel and last $3.25 per vehicle. In summer, adults are glossy greenish- colonies are pairing. The Everglades' Anhinga Trail, anhingas and Sculpture through Dec. 7. about half an hour. • GOURMET SINGLES SUPPER black, with coppery-gray narrow distinct common eggs of are cormorants can be seen both fishing and • LIFE DRAWINGS in the Founders Topics include Lives of Shells, Calusa CLUB meets every Friday in finest restau- black edges and black-shafted feathers on from Cedar about two and rqosting nearly side-by-side. Gallery at BIG Arts. Opening reception Cafe, manatees, dolphins, sharks, turtles, rants in the area. For more info, call 332- Monday 24 their backs and wings. They have two curly Key south one-half inch- In-general the anhinga has a longer tail, a Nov. 15, 5:30- 7:30 p.m. and alligators. Tarpon Bay Explorers is 8191 black crests on their heads. Their throat sacs into Lee es long and thinner, snakelike neck, and a smaller body • BIG ARTS FACULTY SHOW in the located at the north end of Tarpon Bay Rd. • BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER at St. are orange as are their lores, the space County. pale bluish- than a cormorant. Cormorants often fly low Phillips Gallery featuring work by the 472-8900. Michaels and All Angels. Fridays 10 a.m.- BRIDGE FOR FUN Senior Center between the eyes and base of the bill; they Several small white with a to the ground with rapid, duck-like wing instructors at BIG Arts. Reception Nov. • PILATES MAT AND FLOOR 11:30; a.m. in the Parish Hall. 472-2173. 2401 Library Way. $1 members, $3 non- have dusky bills,green irises, and blue eye- colonies do chalky coat- beats. Anhingas, on the other hand, soar 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. WORK with Bonnie Clancy, OTR at the • TERRIFIC TWOS -stories, activities members. 472-5743. lids. In the winter adults lack crests, show regularly occur in the central and northern ing. Three or four pale blue or green eggs, high over the marshes with their necks and • AL OERTER is the November fea- Sanibel Community Association resumes for two year olds, Sanibel Library. 10 a.m. • AFTER SCHOOL STUDIO at BIG no blue on their eyelids, have yellow bills, Everglades. i with a thick chalky covering, are incubated wings straight out. Cormorants have a tured artist at the Arts for ACT Gallery, Nov. 4. 9:15 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, • KWLF stories, activities, games, for with red on their throat sac. The young Frequenting coasts and large rivers, cor- by both adults for about 28 days. thicker body than does the anhinga, and Arts. Art enrichment activities from 2:15 - 2265 First St. Fort Myers. "A Different six-session golf conditioning class begins ages 6 and up at the Sanibel library. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 395-0900 appeai plain dark brown with grayish or morants swim low in the water but do not The young are covered in black down although cormorants also swim with only Spin" runs through Dec. 5. Nov. 18 at 8 a.m. $12 per session. 472- • SHELLCRAFTERS10 a.m. to 3 p.m. whitish coloring underneath. spend a lot of time there, except for feeding. and have insatiable appetites, eating food their head and neck above the water, they • ABORIGINALS ART OF THE 0116 every Monday at the Community House The double-crested cormorant is well The majority of their diet consists of fish, regurgitated by the parents. The young are are easy to distinguish by the down-turned FIRST PERSON, in the Village Shops, • ADVENTURES IN PARADISE: • CROSS STITCH with Randee on Periwinkle. known to Floridians because it occurs abun- although they also eat crustaceans and fed about six times a day by their parents. hook at the end of their bill. annual exhibit of Native American and Cruises; dolphin watch, sunset cruises and Kilgore at Matsumoto Gallery, 2340 • MOMMY AND ME at the SCA dantly along heavily-populated coastal amphibians from fresh. Cormorants dive Once they are a month old, the young begin Natural Resources Director Rob Loflin tribal nativity scenes. Nov. 7 - 30. more on board power catamarans. Canoe Periwinkle Way at the Village Shops. Nov. 10:30 a.m. -11:30 p.m. $2 per child. For areas of the state. During the winter and catch their prey underwater. Sometimes to explore outside their nesting site in reports that cormorants are pests for • PAINTED FURNITURE EXTRAVA- and kayak tours; guided or self guided. 28, 2 - 4 p.m. Randee has translated sev- Moms and kids aged 1-4 years. 472-6227. months, when the Florida population is the bird submerges gently, but more often it groups. The birds begin to fly after five to seatrout fishermen around Sanibel as they GANZA at the Alliance for the Arts, Walk the Boardwalk; free nature tour of eral of Ikki Matsumotos designs into cross • BOOKWORMS stories and crafts augmented by birds that breed farther north, takes a forward leap almost clear out of the six weeks. Young birds first fly. after 6 to 8 wait for undersized fish to be released at the McGregor Blvd. Opens Nov. 14, 5 -7 p.m. mile-long boardwalk at Port Sanibel stitch. for children aged 3-5, Sanibel Library 10 flocks of many thousands can be seen, espe- water. It swims underwater without aid weeks and become independent at 10 boat and easily take the confused trout as reception. Marina, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 • LUMINARY NIGHT on Sanibel and a.m. Mon/Wed. cially at coastal locations. from the wings except in braking. It may weeks of age. Nesting may occur during soon as it is released. They roost in huge • FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE at a.m. 472-8443. Captiva, Fri. and Sat. Dec 5 and 6. Starts • SMALL WONDERS stories for chil- Double-crested cormorants breed from reach a considerable depth, but it common- most months of the year. colonies such as one at Lakes Park in Fort Matsumoto Gallery. Paintings and ceram- • DOLPHIN & WILDLIFE ADVEN- with tree lighting festival at the SCA on dren birth to age 2. Sanibel Library 2 p.m. southwestern Alaska and southern Canada ly brings its catch to the surface before Double-crested cormorants numbers Myers where the shoreline trees are com- ics by Jousas and Rasa Saldiatis. TURE CRUISES daily at 4 p.m. $20 Periwinkle Way at 6:30 p.m. 472-1080. Mon/Tue south to California, southeast Texas, the swallowing it, although small fish are have increased substantially in the past 30 pletely white-washed by their presence. Reception Nov. 28, 6 - 9 p.m. 2340 adults, $10 children. 472-5300 • BIG ARTS KIWANIS COMMUNI- Gulf coast, the Bahamas, and Cuba. apparently sometimes swallowed underwa- years. While cormorant populations were They are sensitive to red tide and botu- Periwinkle Way the the Village Shops • DANCE AND ACROBATICS with TY BAND rehearsal 7 p.m.' $15 per Cormorants that breed in Florida tend to be ter. Fishermen are frequently amazed at the dramatically affected by the pesticide DDT, lism as a result of eating weakened and/or • • WALK THRU THE ARTS at the Vanessa Stacker at BIG Arts. Tap, Jazz month, in the Phillips Gallery. 395-0900 smaller than those breeding farther north. length of time it remains below the surface the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service suggests dead fish and can be found along local Alliance for the Arts, McGregor Blvd in and Funk for children, including a boys • KAYAK WITH THE SCCF in and They breed in colonies ranging from of the water seeking out its prey. that the population today is at historic highs waterways in a flightless, unwary, stagger- Fort Myers. Multi-media event for the only tap class, through Dec. 16. 18 ses- around Buck Key, learn about our-estuary. fewer than a dozen nests to several hundred Cormorants capture fish by diving from the in many areas due in large part to the pres- ing condition during such fish kills. whole family, featuring a variety of local sions, $170 per child. Discounts available No experience necessary. Tour starts at or more. Frequently, they nest with other surface of the water, sometimes to a depth musicians, artists, theatre groups. 10 a.m. for multiple classes and more than one 9:30 a.m.. $35 per person. 472-2329. • SHELL CLUB MEETING 7:30 colonial-nesting species. The colonies are of 100 feet. to 1 p.m. Nov. 22, free admission. child taking classes. Times: 1:30 - 2:30, • SAN-CAP AUDUBON SOCIETY p.m. at the Bailey-Matthew's Shell most often on vegetated coastal barrier and A double-crested cormorant eats about a Preschool Dance; 2:30 - 3:30, Dance K-2; BIRDING OUTINGS at the Dind Darling Museum. "A Malacologist's Visit to Costa dredge-spoil islands, but are also found on pound of fish per day, catching them 3:45-4:45 Acrobatics, grade 1 and up; Refuge. Meet at trolley stop in overflow Rica." wooded islands in rivers, marshes, and through dives from the water surface fol- 4:45-5:45 Dance grade 3 and up; 5:45- parking 8 a.m. $2 donation suggested. • ST. ISABEL WOMEN'S GUILD phosphate settling ponds. Their nests, lowed by underwater chases. So adept are • "A CHORUS LINE" at the Broadway 6:45 Boys Tap, all ages; 6:45-7:45 Belly 395-3804 Palm Oct. 16 - Nov. 22. meeting 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker Sharon which are compactly built of large sticks cormorants at catching fish that fishermen dancing, 12 and older, including adults. • NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR Jones "Candles & More - Decorate, and moss, usually covered with excreta, are in the Far East used to use them to catch • "SLY FOX" at the Florida Repertory • FIRST DANCE PRODUCTIONS WOMEN meeting to host Democratic Celebrate, Illuminate." built 10 to 40 feet above the ground or fish. By putting a bird on a long leash tied TnTTftTTT Theatre, at the Arcade, First Street in; with dance champion Honey Larsen. candidate for Lee County sheriff, Fran water. Cypresses are frequently used inland, to his boat, a fisherman might have a dozen downtown Fort Myers. 3 3 2-4665 Mondays: Basic West Coast Swing 8 p.m., Cassatt-Culver. South Central Regional while most coastal colonies are built in or more cormorants diving in the water and • "HONK!" at the Cypress Lake High Asylum Fitness Center 13211 McGregor Library, Three Oaks Parkway in Estero. KARAOKE NIGHT at the American School Center for the Arts. Award win- mangroves. retrieving tish. While they are sometimes Blvd. Tuesdays: "Get Ready to Gala" Nov. 22, 9:30 a.m. 254-8939. Legion, 7 to 10 p.m. Double-crested cormorants are common able to be trained to "fetch", strings or ning musical comedy, Nov. 20- 22, 7-30 basic ballroom, Sanibel Fitness Center, • TELLABRATION 2003 the culmina- p.m. $8. 481-2233X6416. • READING AT THE REFUGE Story winter residents throughout Florida, except bands were often put around their long PRINT Rabbit Rd. Wednesdays: Basic Argentine tion of Florida Storytelling Week, Nov. hour at the J.N. 'Ding' Darling Nat'l in the interior of the Panhandle. They breed necks to keep them from swallowing any • "CAN'T HELP SINGING: THE Tango and Salsa 7 p.m., Intermediate 22, Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2439 Wildlife Refuge. Geared for preschool to JEROME KERN SONGBOOK" at the throughout the peninsula and the Keys but the smallest fish. with each subscription Tango and Salsa 8 p.m. Asylum Fitness McGregor Blvd. 6:30 -9:30 p.m. Local elementary schoolers. 10 a.m. 472-1100 northwest to Wakulla County, although few After diving, a cormorant seeks out an Old Schoolhouse Theatre, plays thru Nov Center. Saturday dance workshops Tamiami Tale Tellers Tellabration featur- 29. Tickets $25, 472-6862 x236 or x222. nest in north Florida or on the Panhandle. elevated spot to perch with its wings out- offered. 415-1951. ing Sanibel storytellers Steve and Maggie The breeding season may last from early spread. It is supposed that this is done in Be first with the latest news and • BIG ARTS ON STAGE begins series • GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT Mullins. Free admission. of one-night theatre events on Nov. 22, December through late September, depend- order to dry out their feathers. This behav- ' happenings SUPPORT GROUP meets on first and . • SHOPPING, HOLIDAY PUNCH, ing on geographic location. The numbers of ior is not directly in response to water, how- on Sanibel and Captiva. Subscribe now with champagne and hors d'oeuves at 7 third Mondays, Sanibel Congregational AND CHOCOLATES at Tarpon Bay. p.m. followed by "Brassy Broads of wintering double-crested cormorants usual- ever, as captive cormorants who do not dive Church. 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Heron Hall, • VENDORS WANTED for Dec. 13 Ladies only evening of discounted shop- to the Islands best, award-winning Broadway." ly increase with the influx of northern for their food still perch to dry their feathers 2050 Periwinkle Way. craft sale at Fishers of Men Lutheran ping, with complimentary holiday punch • ROSIE'S RAINBOW ROAD SHOW migrants, particularly on the coast. after eating. newspaper • LOTS OF FUN CLASSES AT BIG Church, Pine Island. 283-1645 or 283- and chocolate. Dec. 2, 6 - 8 p.m. Northern populations are currently under- Cormorants breed in colonies of up to at the Periwinkle Playhouse. Nov 29 ARTS! Through November and 1364. The Island Reporter...#1 noon. $10. 472-0324. going dramatic increases in their numbers. three thousand pairs. The males have elabo- December, the faculty at BIG Arts is • SAN-CAP AUDUBON SOCIETY On the east coast, major nesting areas rate courtship dances, including dances in Pickup your poster birding outing at Blind Pass, Nov. 29. offering a host of new classes on water- V occur from Volusia County south to Martin the water where he presents the female with at our office or add color, ceramics, jewelry making, print- Meet in parking lot Sanibel side, 8am making, foreign languages, writing, yoga, 395-3804 $3 postage & belly dancing and more. Call 395-0900 • NESTERS & RESTERS Beach and National bird count coming in February handling and we for more information. shoreline exploration, departing 9 a.m. (NUE) - In the United States, an average of 2.1 million acres of land is converted to • CROW TOURS EXPAND TO SUN- will mail it to you. from SCCF. 472-2329 residential use every year, and 80 percent of U.S. households have private lawns, more DAY for the winter season. In addition to Sunday 23 • BOOK SIGNING at the Sanibel than any other country in the world, according to the National Audubon Society. Monday through Friday at 11 a.m., • CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR Thursday 20 Island Bookshop. Meet the author of Sanibel Public Library 9:30 &10:30 a.m. This enormous, though often overlooked, habitat is crucial in efforts to save North CROW now offers a Sunday tour at 1 p.m. American birds and the natural resources they depend upon. • TAMIAMI TALE TELLERS with "Castle Rising," Albert Stone. 2 - 5 p.m • PELICAN KNITTERS meeting A Beauty And A BeasttsmiD upotni .^awi $5 adults, children under 12 and members 1711 Periwinkle Way. From February 13 through February 16, 2004, bird enthusiasts can take part in the free. 472-3644 Option 2 or 3. folktales from around the world, but with every week beginning Oct 29, through the ISIANH REPORTER « 1KK1 MATSUMOTO • ISLAND EXPO retail and business ' month of April at Suntrust Bank at 9 a.m. Great Backyard Bird Count, a project developed and managed by the National SANIBEL ISLAND FLORIDA • TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is a Florida twist. Nov. 20, 7 p.m. at the showcase, sponsored by the San-Cap Come for conversation, knit caps for Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. During the event, everyone who offering naturalist led tours on the Tarpon Grand Court, 8351 College Parkway 472- Chamber of Commerce. Nov. 23, 10 a.m. babies, preemies in hospitals all over the enjoys birds will be able to submit their observations through BirdSource at www.bird "FRAMING SPECIAL" ONLY Bay portion of the 'Ding' Darling 178L - 3 p.m. at the Sanibel Community Center. country. 472-9120 source.org. National Wildlife Refuge for birders, nat- • FALL MISSIONS CONFERENCE at the Sanibel Community Church, Nov 20 - The purpose of the project is to track the abundance and .distribution of North uralists, and curious people who enjoy 23. Guest speaker Dr. Carl E. Armerding. America's winter birds as a means to ensure that common birds remain common, espe- being on the water and learning from an $49.00!! 1: Includes Ladies Luncheon with Austrian cially during a time when birds face many environmental hurdles. experienced naturalist. food and Viennese music, and family "The Great Backyard Bird Count is a terrific way for individuals, families, schools Guided trail tour by canoe and kayak at breakfast. 472-2684. and community groups to contribute to a better understanding of birds," said Frank ANY ISLAND REPORTER POSTER! 10:30 a.m. daily. 472-8900. Gill, Audubon's director of science. MATSUMOTO GALLERY & FRAME SHOP Sunset Paddles tour Monday, Whether they spend a few minutes or several hours counting birds, participants will 2340 PERIWINKLE WAY VILLAGE CENpR^472-2941 Wednesday and Friday, 4 p.m. Tour is • SHORELINES DISCOVERY WALK ^ISiLANt);HOMr SI^RA/ICX ' 4 help scientists determine the status of birds throughout the continent. At the same time, about 2 1/2 hours. 9 a.m. every Thursday at SCCF Nature the project will teach participants how to turn their back yards into real, useful habitats Subscription Special Sealife and Nature cruise on the 26 Center parking area to learn about the for birds. passenger pontoon boat departs at 11 and forces that shaped this Gulf chain of bar- "Participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count gives people a first-hand view of 1:30, and a sunset tour at 4:00 p.m. These rier islands. 472-2329 how important bird-friendly back yards are to many bird species," Gill said. JTATL tours also include a visit to the touch tank. The Full Service Company For Your Home! tDj • YOGA FOR HEALTH 9-10:15 a.m. In preparation for the count, participants can visit the BirdSource Web site for sug- Tour is approx. 90 min. Call for reserva- Home Watch Service $3100 iPH0NE Thursdays at the Community House, gestions on how to become a bird-friendly family. For instance, families can go on bird- ; tions for all activities. 472-8900 • Anndl ; QQ PAYMENTENCLOSCD QBILLME Qvi5A QAVISTEECARO Q 2173 Periwinkle Way, with Eleanor Pool Service watching outings, keep an annual list of "birds that visit the yard, and encourage chil- Subscription • TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE Horowitz. Cost: $10. 472-2155 DRIVE leaves at 10:30 a.m. ,1 p.m. and 4 Yard Service ' dren to learn more about birds and the habitat around their home by keeping a pair of USA ' ACCOUNTS) • FAMILY STORY HOUR at the binoculars and a field guide handy. EVIRATION BAIL p.m. except Friday. Wildlife Drive is now Sanibel Public Library, 6:30 p m Phone: (239) 472-5247 open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. except ALL IN ONE HAND! Fax:(239)472-0379 Participants also are encouraged to visit the"Audubon At Home" Web site, • FAMILY NIGHT at the Sanibel Annual *GNflUSL Fridays. Reservations, 472-1353 Licensed and Insured www.audubon .org, to learn the best ways to improve the health and diversity of their Library 6:30 p.m. back yard with native plants, water and other wildlife-friendly elements. Subscription • SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE CANADA «wikn-frn • 2340 Periwinkle Way [email protected] Instructions for participating in the bird count, along with bird watching and feed- REPORTER • Sanibel Island, Florida 3395? • 239-472-1587 1925 Roseate Lane, Sanibel FL 33957 ing tips, can be found at www.birdsource.org. Registration is free. 14 Q Week of November 20-26, 2003 • ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER • Week of November 20-26, 2003 Q 15 REAL ESTATE National, state real estate sellers optimistic about future home sales American of Captiva Florida home resales Interest rates for a 30-year, fixed-rate Other larger MSAs reporting strong As for smaller Florida markets, the hires new agent mortgage averaged 6.01 percent for the resales activity for third quarter 2003 Tallahassee MSA had a total of 1,132 increase 24 percent in three-month period, a notable dip from include: Tampa-St. Petersburg- homes sold during the quarter compared Leslie Pendleton Jr. has joined the staff of American the 6.29 percent reported during the Realty of Captiva and will specialize in residential sales Clearwater, where 9,488 homes changed to 841 a year ago for a 35 percent boost. third quarter same quarter in 2002. FAR's sales fig- The median sales price rose 2 percent to on Sanibel and Captiva as well as assisting guests with ures reflect closings, which typically finding vacation rentals in Captiva. Pendleton is a mem- $141,900; a year ago, it was $139,000. Historically low mortgage rates occur 30 to 90 days after sales contracts Kevin Hattaway, president of the ber of the Sanibel-Captiva Board of Realtors and lives are written. "They see real estate on Sanibel. . fueled sales of existing single-family Tallahassee Board of Realtors and a sales homes in Florida in third quarter 2003, Among the state's larger markets, the appreciating in value associate with Linda Dix Realty, says that with statewide resales activity from July Orlando metropolitan statistical area residents are attracted to the area's strong VIP names top producers through September demonstrating a 24- reported double-digit gains in sales vol- and often decide to university system, cultural arts and sense VIP Realty Group Inc.'s October associates of the percent increase, according to the ume and median price for the quarter. A of .community. "As the capital city, month from the Sanibel office include Marcel Ventura as Florida Association of Realtors. During total of 8,994 existing homes sold in the buy a more expensive Tallahassee offers a more significant cul- top sales associate and Lynda Traverso as top listing the three-month period, a total of 59,446 Orlando market compared to 7,292 home or a second tural base than most other cities of this associate and top producer. homes changed hands compared to homes last year for a 23 percent gain. size," he says. "We've found that more Since moving to the islands in 48,080 homes a year ago. Realtors Over the same period, the market's home as a personal and more people are choosing to raise 1986 from the East Coast, across Florida reported that buyers' avid median sales price rose 14 percent to families and to retire here, because they Marcel Ventura has been active- demand for homes resulted in tight $150,100; it was $132,100 a year ago. investment." really enjoyed being here while in col- ly involved in the business com- inventories in many markets, particular- "People today are putting their lege." munity since that time. He had ly for residences priced under $200,000. money in their homes as an investment," Several other smaller MSAs had dou- lived on Captiva for 10 years. The statewide median sales price in says Dean Asher, president of the hands for a 33 percent jump; and West ble-digit home sales in the third quarter, He, his wife, Betsy, and their two the third quarter rose 13 percent to Orlando Regional Realtor Association Palm Beach-Boca Raton, where 4,371 including: Melbourne-Titusville-Palm children have been residents of $163,700; a year ago, it was $144,600. and vice president of Don Asher and homes sold for an 18 percent increase. Bay, where 2,383 homes sold, for a 45 Sanibel for the past seven years. In 1998, third-quarter, statewide median Associates in Orlando. "They see real The median sales price in those markets percent gain; and Panama City, where He is a Captiva volunteer fire- sales price of existing single-family estate appreciating in value and often also rose: in West Palm Beach-Boca 710 homes changed hands for a 35 per- man, U.S. Coast Guard Certified homes was $104,500, translating to a decide to buy a more expensive home or Raton, 24 percent to $249,300; and in cent increase.,The median sales price also captain, member of the Sanibel 56.6 percent increase over the five-year a second home as a personal invest- Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, 9 per- rose: in Melbourne-Titusville-Palm Bay, Captiva Kiwanis Club, board Ventura period. ment." cent to $149,600. 15 percent to $140s000; and in Panama member for the Sanibel Captiva City, 15 percent to $140,400. Island Association of Realtors, the Captiva Commerce Committee and the Sanibel- Captiva Chamber of Commerce. He has recently earned Economist predicts 2004 will be his graduate realtor institute designation. Lynda Traverso has been sell- the second-best year for housing ing real estate on Sanibel, Captiva and in South Fort Myers After surging unexpectedly in 2003, the housing for over 15 years and is consis- market is projected to coast at somewhat lower yet his- tently one of the island's top pro- torically strong levels next year, according to the ducers. She has closed over National Association of Realtors. $150,000,000 in sales during her David Lereah, the association's chief economist, career. Traverso has earned her said historically low mortgage interest rates accounted graduate realtor institute designa- for much of this year's record tion and housing activity. is a constant member of the "Even with the favorable Sanibel-Captiva Association of affordability conditions in most Realtors Honor Society. She is of the country, we can't overlook also a member of VIP's presti- the other strong market funda- Traverso gious President's Club. mentals' that will continue to drive strong home sales through 2004 and beyond," he said. "Echo Address: 791 Sand Square footage: 3,063 where! Remodeled boomers — the children of the Dollar Drive under air kitchen, huge master Top dogs at RE/MAX baby boom generation and rough- suite with private RE/MAX of the Islands has announced its top agents ly the same size — are just at the Price: $1,399,000 fur- Year built: 1989 for the month of October — Bruce Cochrane, most pro- beginning of the age when people nished Bedrooms: three decks, a dramatic ductive sales agent and Marsha Clifford, top marketing typically buy their first home. Lereah Real Estate Company: Baths: three enclosed entry and agent. Combined with the impact of beautifully finished. Broker/Owner of RE/MAX immigrants and generally strong Coldwell Banker Pool: yes...large Art Corace said, "Bruce is hav- household creation expected for many years to come, Previews Canal-front with large ing an excellent-year. He has the "the underlying demand for housing is not about to evap- Additional features: Realtors: Bob and Viv dock and two boat lifts. unique ability to analyze his orate." - Superb design with Private and deeded client's needs arid provide them On an annual basis, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage Radigan vaulted ceilings and with several alternatives. He can is expected to rise gradually from an average of 5.9 per- Phone:841-0210 beach access implement simple solutions to cent this year to an average of 6.5 percent in 2004. custom extras every- complicated situations, and his "Even with the modest increase, we have to go back clients' appreciate his cutting to the 1960s to see two comparably affordable years for through the nonsense and saving mortgage interest rates," Lereah said. "This means them time and money." 2004 will be a better year for home sales than earlier Cochrane has been an island projections." resident since 1976. He was the The association forecasts a record of 5.99 million general manager of a local island Cochrane existing-home sales this year, up 7.7 percent from last As of Oct. 19. 2003, new home $245,800: Fonsa Brody, Trustee—29 gle family residence w/impactfees by and/or property -owners on the Beach Homes. Captiva. resort until 1989 and has been a year's record of 5.57 million sales. New-home sales for islands included: John Highsmith. licensed real estate agent since 2003 are expected to grow by 7.9 percent to a record of {Addresses are Sanibel unless other- Permits issued by the Sanibei $110,000: Zurbiggen, 1813 Long '83. Cochrane also has exten- 1.05 million units. Housing starts are seen to rise 4.6 sive experience in the construc- percent to a total of 1.78 million units this year, the wise indicated.) Building Department from Nov. 6- point—addition & remodel by Greg 12 included the following: tion business. highest level since 1986. Non-Condos: $32,000: Labarca, 5709 Baltusrol— Weglarz, General Contractor. Clifford began her real estate Lereah said 2004 is expected to be the second-best $1,850,000: M. William & Lorraine ; pool by Nassau Pools. $2,699 & $12,230 respectively: career in 1978 and moved her year for housing. "We now project 5.60 million exist- :ouse;:featitrittg a;fiasu^ Frey—1136 Golden Olive. business to RE/MAX m $13,500: Brock. 1828 Buckthorn- Lancaster, Periwinkle Park-Unit ing-home sales and 960,000 new-home sales next year, »If:sfippy.mei}V $1,187,500: James Kilchenman— October, 1999. with housing starts at about 1.61 million units," he said. 908 Kings Crown. shutters by Seminole Wind Hurricane Shutter. 363—replace A/C by Ellsworth "Marsha is one of the top The national median existing-home price is forecast $879,000: Richard T. & Judith agents on the islands year in and Bjom—1236 Parview. $8,000: Aulino 1316 Eagle run—pool Heating & Cooling and add screen to rise 8.8 percent this year to $172,100, while the $687,500: David Karl & Melissa fence by The Wolter Group. room by Custom Aluminum, Inc. year out," Corace commented. median new-home price should increase 3.7 percent to Full Non-Resideht Grolf Membership $41,500; limited time pffer of Johns—4599 Brainard Bayou. $2,100 each: Several & various own- "I've known her for the entire 25 $194,600. Home price appreciation is expected to slow $600,000: Glenn L. &'Laurel J. ers, Donax Village-UnitslOl-107, years she has been in real estate in 2004 to a rate closer to historic norms, with the Septic abandonment/sewer hook- on the islands and we worked Fischer— 4540 Oyster Shell, North 201-206, 301 and 303-307—replace median existing-home price increasing 4.3 percent and tCphtact Membership Director RuthieMeppeH up together at the same company the typical new-home rising by 5.5 percent. Captiva. A/C units by Alert A/C & Appliance Clifford $561,000: Carl E. & Susan' E. Sendee. $100 each: before my wife and I purchased Because of a 7.2-percent annual growth rate in the Webster—596 Boulder. $500: Mitchell's Sand Castles, 3951 the RE/MAX franchise. It's third quarter, Lereah now expects growth in the U.S. By Rohaley & Sons: $470,000: Paul R. & Marjorie West Gulf—LP tanks by Amerigas. hard to believe that Marsha joined RE/MAX over four gross domestic product to be 3 percent for all of this Lipton—1345 Junonia. $38,060: Stewart, 945 South Smith, 4117 West Gulf; Baur, 554 years ago." year before growing another 4.5 percent in 2004. $390,000: Harry & Susan Brown— Yachtsman—addition by Benchmark. East Rocks; Dockham, 689 East Consumer price inflation should be 2.3 percent for 659 Donax. No value given: SCCF, 3333 San- 2003 and only 1.6 percent next year. ^^^^ Rocks; Anderson, 3748 West Gulf; Cap—temporary tent by owner. Don Scherzer joins RE/MAX "With the economy growing, the unemployment rate Condos: Donald J. Scherzer has joined the RE/MAX staff as a $468,000: Coliin & Claudia $5,000: Higgins, 1799 Middle Gulf- and Pennington, 683 East Rocks. should gradually decline to 5.5 percent by the fourth Unit 104—porch expansion by sales associate. quarter of 2004," Lereah said. r; •;.:;:;.• -8851 Crown Colony Bouleyard Fort Myers. Ori Wm^^ Johnston—Blind Pass-Unit B207. By Oscar L. Gavin: Born in Toledo, Ohio Scherzer graduated from the v $450,000: 408C Sundial LLC—Sundial owner. Inflation-adjusted disposable personal income is .3 inilessouth of Summerlin Rd., east of Lee Memorial Health Park. Follow signs to clubhouse. Proctor, 250 Southwinds; Awe, 3760 University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Education West -Unit C407. $5,700: Koc, 1990 Roseate—roof by projected to grow 2.5 percent this year and 4.2 percent $445,000: Steven J. & Jacqueline Infinaer Professional Roofing. West Gulf; Cheney, 186 Southwinds; degree. Herecently retired from NMI Corporation where in 2004, while the consumer confidence index should he was employed from 1977 until 2003. Cramer—Sunset South-Unit Cl 1. $240>00: Bennett, 786 Rabbit—sin- and McTernan LLC, 3441 West Gulf. rise gradually to 98 by the fourth quarter of next year. 16 • Week of November 20-26, 20Q3 • ISLAND REPORTER ISLAhJb'REPdRTER • VVeek 6f Nwerhber '£$-2$, 200$ d"'iff How to create a bathroom you want to spend time in (NUE) - It is not uncommon to be overwhelmed by colors, you can decorate your sanctuary to evoke the 1 Brand-new 3 bedroom • Life m this beautiful home centers Deeded beach path too • Fantastic lake views fiom home, life's daily stresses, ranging from work anxieties and mood you desire - blue emits peace; red energizes; 1 around the pool pool & spa family demands to household obligations. 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