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Vol. 20, No. 29 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers JULY 16, 2021 Southwest Florida Symphony Lineup he Southwest Florida Symphony recently announced its 2021-22 Tseason lineup of performances. The highlight of the symphony’s 60th anniversary season, Diamond Jubilee, is the impressive list of guest conductors who will lead the orchestra during an artistically transitional year. In addition to celebrating a milestone anniversary, the orchestra will embark on a search for its new music director after the pandemic forced the postponement of the search process last season. Guest conductors include Maestro Vladimir Kulenovic, Maestra Laura Jackson, Maestro Stephen Mulligan and Maestro Radu Paponiu. In addition to initiating its search for new artistic leadership, the symphony bookends its 60th season with a high Vladimir Kulenovic photo provided Laura Jackson photo provided Stephen Mulligan photo by Jeff Roffman energy Pops Series featuring “experience Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 and 14. Holiday string quartet performances Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs. artists” that pay tribute to some of the Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1. will take place at the Sidney & Berne The symphony continues its collection greatest music of the ‘70s: The Bee Gees The Pops Series honors symphonic Davis Art Center’s annual Festival of of TinyConcerts. The Goldberg Variations and . classics of a different kind – the sweeping Trees, at the Bell Tower’s tree lighting will be performed from November 11 to The Masterworks Classical Concert strings of the disco era with The Music and at Mercato’s tree lighting in Naples. 13, pianist Andrew Armstrong returns Series has been curated by all four guest of The Bee Gees on October 23 and the A larger ensemble will deliver sparkling to perform with a Southwest Florida conductors along with the guidance of Music of Elton John on April 30. holiday performances with a big band Symphony string quartet in VIPiano from Bob Moir, the orchestra’s music director Holiday Pops programs travel to twist featuring guest vocalist Heather Ivy March 10 to 13, and guitarist/singer/ search consultant. The series will feature venues throughout Lee, Charlotte and at the Gulf Theater in Punta Gorda, the composer/arranger/storyteller Andrew works like Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, Collier counties from December 1 to Village Church at Shell Point and First continued on page 12

The character Maria in The Sound of Music photos provided www.broadwaypalm.com/backstage/ New Season media-room. The Wizard of Oz cast members Broadway Palm’s main stage opens revue features the best of Broadway, song and dance extravaganza is perfect Begins This Fall At on September 9 and shows run through combining favorites from the past entertainment for all ages. August 13. Prices range from $50 to along with the most recent musical hit Singin’ in the Rain (December 31 to Broadway Palm $75 with group and children’s pricing sensations. February 12, 2022) – Set in Hollywood roadway Palm Dinner Theatre available. Performances are Tuesday The Sound of Music (October 7 in the late 1920s, the story focuses on will feature eight main stage through evenings (no Tuesday to November 20) – This Rodgers and Don Lockwood, his sidekick, Cosmo Bproductions, four productions in evening performances May through Hammerstein musical has touched the Brown, aspiring actress, Kathy Selden, the Off Broadway Palm, three Children’s October) with select matinees. The main hearts of audiences around the world for and Lockwood’s leading lady, Lina Theatre productions and five concerts stage productions include: decades. Lamont, who’s less-than-pleasant vocal for its 29th season beginning this fall. A Night On Broadway (September Holly Jolly Christmas (November tones make her an improbable contender To watch a promotional video, visit 9 to October 2) – This all-new musical 25 to December 25) – This holiday continued on page 14 2 THE RIVER - JULY 16, 2021 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Short Street With Long History by Gerri Reaves, PhD ournament Street might be short in length – only from McGregor Boulevard to TVictoria Avenue – but it’s long on history. In the mid-1880s, it didn’t exist as an actual street, but there was a Tournament Park at the location before a subdivision was platted. When this circa-1940 photo was taken, the street was residential, with single-family homes as well as rented rooms. Starting in 1931, the First Christian Church occupied an imposing presence on the northwest corner at McGregor. In the early days of Tournament Park, community celebrations were held there. At the 1885 annual Christmastime jousting tournament, knights on horseback competed for the favor of fair maidens in what was more a field than a true park. The event combined cowboy skills with the chivalry and gallantry of a knight in shining armor. Fortunately, the competition was redesigned to be just fun and nonviolent. Later in the evening at the royal ball, Mamie Wilson was the Queen of Love and Beauty. In 1896, more than 1,500 people attended a Fourth of July celebration that included a barbecue, races, ballgame and contests, all to the music of the Fort Myers Brass Band in their new white Today, the northward view is filled with condo towers and the main presence on Tournament is the First duck uniforms. Christian Church’s school photo by Gerri Reaves Nearly everything has changed on Tournament since 1940. Only historic home remains standing and, over the years, the church has expanded and is the major presence on the street. But perhaps the most striking change of all is the northward horizon over the Caloosahatchee, where the condo towers of High Pointe Place stand. There is one thing on Tournament, however, that hints at those long-ago days of general celebrating in Fort Myers. The large open space with a gazebo seems to ask, “Anyone up for some jousting or a picnic?” Visit Tournament Street and imagine a big pioneer celebration with jousting knights on horseback. Then visit the following research centers to learn more about little streets with big histories. The Southwest Florida Historical Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization open Wednesday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon. It is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. Call 939-4044 for more information. The Lee County Black History Society is located at 1936 Henderson Avenue, adjacent to the Williams Academy Museum at Roberto Clemente Park. Call 332-8778 for post-pandemic hours or visit www.leecountyblackhistorysociety.org. Visit the IMAG History & Science Center at 2000 Cranford Avenue or at www.theimag.org. Sources: Archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society, The News-Press and The Story of Fort Myers by Karl H. Grismer. Circa 1940, Tournament Street was residential. The view is northward toward McGregor Boulevard. photo courtesy Bob Clark

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Hailey Garfinkel and Samantha Guterman at ESP summer camp photo provided Georgia and Maryland. Experiencing Garfinkel’s grandparents live in Fort Myers and are friends with the Summer Camp Gutermans, whose granddaughter has a disability. Through word of mouth, For The First Time Garfinkel’s grandparents encouraged niversity of Georgia student Samantha Guterman to join Garfinkel’s and Baltimore, Maryland native Zoom class. A friendship was formed UHailey Garfinkel spends her free and the two would talk every day. time volunteering with the nonprofit Garfinkel would tell Guterman Extra Special People, Inc. (ESP), a about ESP summer camp because community of support for individuals of she was working on staff this summer all abilites. Garfinkel also hosts Hailey’s and many participants in her class Healthy Hangouts, a Zoom two-hour were also ESP campers. Garfinkel class for people with disabilities across convinced Guterman’s parents to let her the U.S. experience ESP camp and stay the week During the COVID-19 pandemic, with her, 602 miles from her home in many of Garfinkel’s friends with Fort Myers. Guterman had never stayed disabilities had gained weight and were the night away from home before and feeling depressed, so she started her had never experienced summer camp. Healthy Hangouts as a one-hour class “There are no programs like ESP of exercise and fitness, and one hour near my house. It’s so incredible that of discussing their day. The Zoom class this place is around to make people like started with six of Garfinkel’s friends me feel happy and accepted. I’ve never and turned into 47 participants across experienced everyone cheering me on the U.S. from Florida, California, before and have never felt so heard,” said Guterman.

variety of guest clinicians are scheduled to Symphony Opens instruct throughout the week. The Southwest Florida Symphony Inaugural Summer Summer Orchestra Camp is for intermediate and advanced-level string Orchestra Camp players, with the goal to provide quality symphonic training and performance he Southwest Florida Symphony experience for young musicians in the Youth Orchestra will open its first- area. The summer camp is a five-day ever Summer Orchestra Camp in T musical experience, with face-to-face Fort Myers, a one-week intensive music music guided by faculty. camp with six different conductors, Many of the students’ $350 tuition masterclasses and a final free donation- was sponsored by the Symphony Society, based concert at the symphony artistic the School District of Lee County and center at Bell Tower on Friday, July 16 at private donors. The inaugural year of 2:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend camp was also made possible thanks to the concert. Bell Tower and its neighbors, with boxed After reviewing audition applications lunches made available for campers to from students all over the area, the final purchase from Burntwood Tavern. group of bright young musicians ages 13 While the camp registration period to 17 has been selected. is closed, students can still stay updated Conductors will include Katrina with the Youth Orchestra Facebook Page Rozmus, a Southwest Florida Symphony to learn more about fall auditions and violinist who also performs with the the upcoming concert season, which Sarasota Orchestra and The Naples is scheduled to commence on October Philharmonic, as well as Nathan Fish, an 26, 2021. For more information on the area French hornist, Florida Gulf Coast symphony’s 60th anniversary season, University alum and music director at Diamond Jubilee, visit www.swflso.org or Ida Baker High School. Additionally, a call 418-1500. 6 THE RIVER - JULY 16, 2021

Mallory Rice with Lee Health Foundation officials photos provided Michelle Glarum with Lee Health Foundation officials Glarum, a senior at North Fort Myers ability to follow their dreams without learnings of coping with her own blood Cancer Survivors High School who is living with sickle their families worrying about how to disorder to help others. Rice plans cell disease, and Mallory Rice, a brain pay for college. Michelle and Mallory to start her college career at Florida Awarded Full cancer survivor and student at Cypress are exceptional young women, and Southwestern State College and wants Lake High School. Both Glarum I hope these scholarships help them to go into the education field, helping Scholarships and Rice will receive full four-year accomplish all of their academic and children with special needs. he Lee Health Foundation has scholarships to the college of their professional goals,” said Dr. Emad These two scholarships were made awarded the very first Barbara’s choice. Both students are looking at Salman, regional medical officer possible by generous donations from TFriends Scholarships to two local Florida colleges. The scholarships are at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Lexington Country Club and Madisen’s high school seniors. This scholarship administered through the Southwest Southwest Florida. Match, a celebrity tennis tournament is designed to allow childhood cancer Florida Community Foundation. Glarum plans to attend State College fundraiser. For more information about survivors and children battling blood “Pediatric cancer patients and their of Florida Bradenton with a goal of Barbara’s Friends or to make a donation disorders to pursue their academic goals families face personal and financial becoming an occupational therapist. to help fund treatments or future without financial burden. hardships that impact them for the She she wants to help others overcome scholarships for children like Glarum Receiving this year’s Barbara’s rest of their lives. We created this their challenges and obstacles in living and Ruce, visit www.barbarasfriends. Friends Scholarships are Michelle scholarship to give these survivors the with pain, and share her lifelong org.

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is quite a financial burden to shelters, Donor Makes particularly for a brand-new shelter like ours” said Liz McCauley, executive Pledge To Help director. “CCAS treats this deadly disease according to the American Shelter Dogs Heartworm Society Guidelines, which he Cape Coral Animal Shelter is extremely safe and effective but very (CCAS) recently announced that expensive. To date, we have spent over Ta donor has pledged to match all $29,000 just for the drugs to treat the funds raised (up to $10,000) to treat 86 dogs whose lives we saved.” heartworm positive shelter dogs. There are other financial Heartworm is a serious illness that considerations when taking on results in severe lung disease, heart heartworm positive dogs. According to failure, other organ damage and death Melanie Waite, director of operations, in pets, mainly dogs. It is caused by “Dogs need to remain calm during LIVE MUSIC a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria treatment, which can be up to a year, immitis and spread through the bite of and there is always the slight risk Fri, Sat & Sun a mosquito. that the dog may not survive. That 5pm - 8pm Since opening in 2020, CCAS tends to scare some people, so these has saved the lives of 86 dogs that dogs ultimately take much longer to were heartworm positive. Some were get adopted. Sometimes there are Get a taste of Key West right here on Sanibel. diagnosed when they arrived, others we complications which then require other For the past 18 years, The Island Cow is Sanibel’s award-winning knowingly pulled from municipal shelters treatments. Dogs come to our clinic family dining destination with great cookin’, lavish island cocktails, for treatment, taking the time of our or other rescues who do not have the specialty coffees, outdoor games, and live entertainment. resources to treat it. Most of those dogs veterinarian and technicians that could would have been euthanized or suffered be spent on other shelter animals or a slow, painful death if the disease went clinic patients.” untreated. As part of our mission to Thanks to the annonymous donor, save lives, CCAS pays the entire cost of the “Helping Hearts Fundraiser,” will treatment for heartworm, even after the earmark every dollar donated directly dog has been adopted. to the treatment of dogs suffering from Experts believe this year’s Florida this deadly disease and funds will be weather has created an overabundance matched. of deadly mosquitoes not seen since CCAS is located at 325 SW Hurricane Irma. Consequently, it is 2nd Avenue in Cape Coral. For more information, visit www. anticipated the number of dogs CCAS Family Owned & Operated | 300+ Menu Items | Open Daily 8am - 9pm takes in with heartworm will be even capecoralanimalshelter.com/helping- higher going forward. hearts-fundraiser. 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island | 239.472.0606 | SanibelIslandCow.com “Saving heartworm positive dogs 10 THE RIVER - JULY 16, 2021

The trio of North American river otters back in the wild the medical care of CROW’s staff before “As the otters grew, we weaned them joining the male. onto solid food and introduced them to North American river otters are very the water,” said Breanna Frankel, CROW social creatures and otter pups typically rehabilitation manager. “Eventually, they photos provided The orphaned otters were raised at CROW and released in Bonita Springs remain with their mother throughout their were moved to our outside enclosures The orphaned otters have been in first year of life. Growing up with a sibling where they learned important skills like Orphaned care at CROW since they were just a few is vital to their learning and development hunting.” weeks old. The first otter pup, a healthy of survival skills needed for life in the wild. The otters’ development in hunting Otters Released young male, was admitted on February In early March, the third otter, a young ability was aided by volunteer anglers who hree orphaned North American 10 after being found on the side of the female, was found alone in a drainage donated time to catch and deliver live river otters were returned to the road in Labelle. A few days later on ditch and admitted to the Tampa Bay fish. Twild on July 9 after being raised at February 12, a young female otter was Raptor Center. She was in good health “We are so thankful for the amazing Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife transferred to CROW after being initially when she was transferred to CROW on people who answered our call for (CROW). The otters were released at admitted to Peace River Wildlife Center March 10 to be raised with the other two fisherman,” said Frankel. “All of the live River Park in Bonita Springs. in Punta Gorda. The female battled already in care. The three otters quickly fish provided for us to feed the otters pneumonia, but quickly recovered under bonded. helped them prepare for this day.”

water and shows others that you support Florida’s manatee conservation efforts. Be Aware Of “Protect Florida Sea Turtles” shows a leatherback sea turtle swimming among Electrical Hazards jellyfish. Leatherbacks are true oceanic travelers in the sea turtle world and need For Children your help in keeping the waterways clean ropical Storm Elsa has left the area, so they can keep swimming long distances. and every child in town is ready to For more information, visit www. Thead outdoors to enjoy what is left myfwc.com/manatee and www.myfwc. of summer. As little and big kids alike take com/seaturtle. Select the “Decals” link to the outdoors, it is imperative for parents to order new or past editions of decals. to remind their children of the following You can also support these species by outdoor electric safety rules: purchasing a “Save the Manatee” or a Always keep an eye out for overhead “Helping Sea Turtles Survive” license images provided make a difference for some of Florida’s power lines and electrical equipment, and most iconic, imperiled species,” said Ron plate at your local tax collector’s office. never climb on or play near either; FWC Releases Mezich, section leader of the FWC’s For more information about how to get Avoid climbing trees near power lines. Imperiled Species Management Section. involved, visit www.widlifeflorida.org. Even if a tree doesn’t seem to be touching Manatee And “The financial support directly contributes a power line but is near one, that branch to their conservation, and displaying it for could make contact if more weight is Sea Turtle Decals others to see also helps raise awareness.” Aquifer Storage added to a branch; Manatees and sea turtles depend on Only fly kites and remote-controlled he Florida Fish and Wildlife Florida’s waterways and coastal habitats. Plan Online airplanes in large open areas far away Conservation Commission (FWC) just Therefore, preserving Florida’s beaches fter receiving input from the public, from power lines. If your kite happens Treleased its new 2021-22 manatee and aquatic ecosystems is a crucial stakeholders and a review panel, the to get stuck in a tree near power lines, and sea turtle decals. These high-quality component of species conservation. ASouth Florida Water Management do not climb it to free your kite. Call waterproof stickers feature two different These collectible decals help fund District (SFWMD) 2021 Aquifer Storage your electric utility for help. If you are designs and are a fun way for people to manatee and sea turtle conservation efforts and Recovery (ASR) Well Science an LCEC customer, call 656-2300. It is support research, rescue and management and raise awareness about the species Plan is now available at https://www. also important to never fly a kite when a efforts that conserve these species and and their habitats. For example, when sfwmd.gov/our-work/alternative-water- thunderstorm is looming; spread awareness about the challenges someone calls the FWC’s Wildlife Alert supply/asr?utm_medium=email&utm_ Never, ever climb a utility pole or tower. they face. Hotline at 888-404-3922 to report an source=govdelivery. This inaugural plan Electricity is carried through utility poles Each July, the FWC introduces new injured, entangled, or sick manatee or is anticipated to be updated annually to and towers and has the potential to kill; manatee and sea turtle decals that are sea turtle, FWC staff works with partners reflect the latest science and best available Steer clear of electric substations available for a $5 donation. The designs to rescue, rehabilitate and release these information on the use of ASR wells in which house dangerous, high-voltage look good on a vehicle’s bumper or the animals in need. Everglades projects. equipment. If a pet or toy makes it inside side of a boat, and you can also stick them The decal themes highlight important SFWMD and the U.S. Army Corps of of a substation, call your utility provider on laptops, water bottles and coolers. conservation issues, such as manatee-safe Engineers developed the plan to support immediately; and Get yours online or when registering or boating and keeping waterways clean. This a phased, science-based implementation Water and electricity do not mix. re-registering a vehicle or boat at local tax year’s themes include: of ASR wells as part of the Lake Visit www.lcec.net for more information collector’s offices across the state. “Go slow – Look out below!” This Okeechobee Watershed Restoration on electrical safety and energy saving tips “Purchasing a manatee or sea turtle message encourages safe boating around Project (LOWRP). for your home. decal and displaying it is a simple way to manatees, what to look for while on the THE RIVER - JULY 16, 2021 11

Dr. Bradley Green accepts his Global Health Dr. Alice Shallcross accepts her Global Fellowship diploma from Dr. Lee Coghill Health Fellowship diploma from Dr. Lee From left, Dr. Tyler Spradling, Dr. Katie Dixon, Dr. Diana Sitar, Dr. Tatianna Pizzutto, Dr. Miri photos provided Coghill Shlomi, Dr. Renee Wong and Dr. John Schmidt program,” said Alfred Gitu, MD, part time as a hospitalist in Boston, months of training, which is divided Lee Health Honors program director of the residency Massachusetts into four-week blocks. These rotations program and global health fellowship Dr. Diana Sitar, who plans to are completed at Lee Memorial Graduating Class at Lee Health. “Southwest Florida remain in Fort Myers to practice family Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center ee Health recently celebrated the is underserved when it comes to the medicine and Golisano Children’s Hospital of graduation of the Class of 2021 number of primary care physicians. We Dr. Tyler Spradling, who will join Lee Southwest Florida. The program began Lof The Florida State University are proud to report that some of our Physician Group Bonita Urgent Care with its inaugural class in July 2014. College of Medicine Family Medicine graduates from the class of 2021 are location in Estero In December 2016, the residency Residency Program and Global Health staying to practice medicine locally.” Dr. Renee Wong, who will join program was approved for expansion Fellowship. The residency program, This year’s graduates include: Parrish Medical Center on the space from 18 residents to 24 and received based at Lee Memorial Hospital, was Dr. Kathleen Dixon, who will join coast of Florida continued accreditation from the created to address an expected national AdventHealth in Orlando Dr. Bradley Green, Global Health Accreditation Council for Graduate shortage of primary care physicians. Dr. Tatianna Pizzutto, who will join Fellow, who will join a residency Medical Education (ACGME) for the This issue is compounded locally by a Bardmoor Family Practice in Largo program as faculty in Alabama next 10 years. This year’s graduating rapidly growing aging population. Dr. John Schmidt, who will join Lee Dr. Alice Shallcross, Global Health class brings the total number of “Congratulations to this year’s Physician Group College Pointe location Fellow, who will join a residency graduates to 32, with 18 physicians graduates. It’s very exciting to celebrate in Fort Myers program as faculty in New Mexico choosing to continue practice in our seventh graduating class of the Dr. Miri Shlomi, who will be working The residency program provides 36 Southwest Florida.

side of the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (SBDAC), so we can be included in all of the downtown activities,” said John Nadeau, Goodwill SWFL CEO and president. “The larger footprint will allow us to add an art gallery and a fun book department, which will be a nice addition to our current selection of apparel.” Rebranded as “blue,” the Goodwill boutique is moving into the corner of the Bradford Block (previously RE/MAX real estate), and set for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 16 at 5 p.m., just prior to the next downtown Music Walk. Thanks to a full schedule of events offered by the SBDAC and the River District Alliance, lots of culinary offerings and unique shopping opportunities, the new art gallery and book department will be an added value for visitors. “Our boutique carries designer labels and better brands at discounted prices,” said Nadeau. “We look forward to expanding our offerings to shoppers with the new additions.” Local Fort Myers historian Gerri Reaves will be kick off the ribbon- Heitman Building, November 2020 photo by Gerri Reaves cutting ceremony with a brief review from the 1920s building boom. of the Heitman Building history in the Retail Returns Soon, the ghosts of moguls Richard downtown River District. Warren Sears and Alvah Curtis Roebuck To Iconic Building will be celebrating as Goodwill Industries he River District is blossoming of Southwest Florida (SWFL) brings retail back to the iconic downtown Sears into one of the trendiest places in Read us online at TSouthwest Florida. Located along & Roebuck store. Sears was once the the Caloosahatchee, the downtown area largest retailer in the United States. www.IslandSunNews.com is in the midst of a full revival, which is “We are relocating our Goodwill giving new life to the historic buildings boutique to the old Sears store, the other 12 THE RIVER - JULY 16, 2021 Book Review conspiracy. Abrams has a gift for weaving fascinating look behind the scenes of the a daunting number of plot threads into Supreme Court and an utterly compelling While the story. Author Jeffery Deaver said, main character. Author Abrams has given “One of the best political thrillers I’ve us a book that demands to be read in one Justice Sleeps read in years. It checks all the boxes: sitting.” roller-coaster plot twists and turns, a by Di Saggau hile Justice readiness for school, we must remember Sleeps that young children are very difficult by Stacey School Smart W to evaluate accurately given their rapid Abrams is described by Shelley M. development, short attention spans as an inside- Greggs, NCSP and often inconsistent performance on Washington thriller ear demand. Children also may be entering about an ambitious Readers, the school system with varying linguistic law clerk thrown Every abilities, varying cultural heritages and into a life-or-death D summer, I receive varying levels of both personal experience treasure hunt with many questions and cultural exposure. So, while it is major national from parents of reasonable to expect that children enter implications when the Supreme Court preschool-aged kindergarten as active, curious and justice she works for slips into a sudden children who motivated learners, it is not reasonable to coma. And that makes for a very are concerned expect that all 5-year-olds have the same interesting read. Abrams’ writing style about their child’s level of preparation needed to acquire has been compared to John Grisham and readiness for kindergarten. Many of early reading, math and social skills, or Dan Brown. It’s a legal thriller that uses you are wondering if your child has have the same attention spans or motor the history of chess to get to the truth. the maturity, the preparation and the dexterity. Children learn different skills at Avery Keene is the brilliant young skills to be successful in today’s more different rates. law clerk who works for Justice Howard image provided academically rigorous kindergarten. In Deliberation of school readiness must Wynn. She excels in her job and, at the behind. She soon realizes there is a lot at the next weeks, I will be addressing these take into account the range and quality of same time, is dealing with a troubled stake. questions through a series of articles children’s early life experiences. Research family. Justice Wynn is the swing vote While Justice Sleeps has a myriad focusing on school readiness, skills and has suggested that many aspects of on many high-profile cases. Unknown of twists and a lively cast of characters. social/physical/cognitive maturity. I hope children’s lives influence their preparation to Avery, he has left instructions for her Abrams draws from her inside knowledge you find the information helpful. for formal school learning, including to serve as his legal guardian and power of the court and political landscape. The Basics – What is School cognitive, social, emotional and motor of attorney. The fate of one of the most Anyone who follows the news knows Readiness? development, and, most importantly, powerful men in the world is in her hands Abrams as a politician and voting rights Most states designate a specific, early home, parental and preschool and her life is in danger. As political activist. She gives her readers a look arbitrary cut-off date to have uniformity in experiences. fighting begins in Washington to replace into the world of biotech, a president school entry practices. If a child reaches School readiness then signifies the ailing judge, Avery follows a number with domineering tendencies and a a certain age by the cut-off date (typically the child’s attainment of a certain set of chess-like clues that the Justice left young woman struggling to unravel a age 5 for kindergarten and age 6 for of emotional, behavioral, motor and first grade), a child may begin school. cognitive skills needed to learn, work and However, cut-off dates vary considerably function successfully in school. School across states, and research tells us that readiness means that a child is ready age is not the most accurate measure to enter a social environment that is of how well a child will adjust to school. primarily focused on education. However, these policies are relatively fair Shelley Greggs is former faculty at because all students are treated equally. Florida SouthWestern State College, Often school districts and communities where she taught psychology and hold kindergarten screening programs education courses. She is also a designed to help parents determine if nationally certified school psychologist their child is ready for school and to and consultant for School Consultation identify problems in development that Services, a private educational might warrant attention or extra services. consulting company. Questions for While much of the data collected by publication may be addressed to these kindergarten screening programs [email protected] or at www. is helpful for understanding a child’s schoolconsultationservices.com.

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The Southwest Florida Symphony’s 2021-22 sponsor list includes City of Fort Myers, State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Council on Arts & Culture, Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau, Southwest Florida Symphony Endowment Foundation, Cape Coral Community Foundation, Southwest Florida Symphony Society, LAT Foundation, Uhler & Vertich Financial Planners, Ellie Fox, Bell Tower, Gary Niethamer and Sue Purcell, Radu Paponiu photo courtesy Artis Naples “More than a meticulously researched chronicle of the disasters Radiology Regional, Liz Marnul, Burgess Margot Flinn, Jeff Cull and Ella Nayor, that shaped Fort Myers, this book details the historical moment of Brant Consulting Engineers, Florida Rob Diefenbach and Eric Diefenbach, each blaze, creating a rich portrait of a community forged and tempered Weekly, Sanibel Captiva Community and JK Brown and Robert and Reina by fire. 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Zhao is a first-year master’s student Since 1965, over 220,000 studying information science with a AmeriCorps members in the Volunteers Avery Harrison Nicole Fairchild Leen Habbal Lingyu Zhao focus on UX design. Her career goal is in Service to America (VISTA) program Azevedo to become a UX designer or consultant have joined the fight against poverty by resources that support collective efforts and Lingyu Zhao, all working with that helps solve problems, especially with helping local organizations expand their to improve social, environmental and Collaboratory virtually through the end technology. As an international student, capacity to make change. Thanks to a economic outcomes. He will also enrich of July. she has studied abroad in the U.S. for partnership with the Southwest Florida Collaboratory’s ability to convene As a fashion designer and film/ four years and participated in three Regional Planning Council, Avery stakeholders and co-design innovative television production designer, Azevedo study abroad programs in Europe. With Harrison will be Collaboratory’s first-ever solutions to social, environmental has engaged the art and commerce the experience from different cultural VISTA member to serve the organization and economic challenges facing the worlds internationally. As a nonprofit backgrounds, she realized that mutual full-time for a year. region by enhancing volunteer impact professional, she has traveled the understanding is the key to effective Harrison earned his bachelor’s degree and improving the organization’s data world in an effort to make a difference. communication. In her professional field, in communication design from Southern infrastructures. Now, as a master of integrative design understanding technical issues, as well as Illinois University Carbondale. He is Collaboratory has a strong student, she aspires to transform means the key information from any situation, currently serving with the Army National partnership with UMSI and regularly of production to both resolve global is equally important. Guard and occasionally volunteers with hosts their students to complete inequity and advance sustainability. At Collaboratory is a community the American Red Cross. He will be high-impact projects. This summer, the the Fashion Institute of Technology, foundation that uses the sustainable working as a Collaboratory associate team will complete a cultural research she earned an associate’s degree in development goals as a framework in order to gain experience in the and archiving project to support the accessories design and fabrication. to identify and overcome Southwest nonprofit sector and become more team in efforts to detangle complex and She also completed studies at the New Florida’s greatest challenges. The goal of knowledgeable of the tools involved in interconnected social problems in the College of Florida, where she earned a this project is to increase Collaboratory’s creating change. Harrison will also help region. bachelor’s degree in fine arts. Following capacity to cultivate regional change for to increase Collaboratory’s capacity The USMI students include Niki her education, she opened a designer the common good throughout Hendry, to secure grants and other financial Fairchild Azevedo, Leen Habbal collective in SoHo in New York, called Glades, Charlotte, Lee, and Collier Burrow. After several years, she returned counties in Southwest Florida. to the creative helm as an independent For more information, call 274-5900 designer and creative director for or visit www.floridacommunity.com. University, and an active Florida licensed international firms. Homeless realtor for over 30 years working at Rossman Realty with experience in sales Coalition Hires and property management. 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Under the Florida Constitution and descent and devise Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA laws, a decedent spouse must bequeath his home to his spouse at death. Failure to any states allow for a couple to legally separate instead do so, even in a trust that grants the surviving spouse rights for the remainder of of filing directly for a divorce. Couples may decide her life, constitutes an invalid devise. Mto first separate for religious reasons, or because of Under an invalid devise, Florida law disregards the decedent spouse’s will and healthcare coverage, Social Security or military or family trust. The surviving spouse is entitled to ownership depending upon whether the benefits rather than divorce, which severs the relationship for decedent spouse had surviving descendants. If there are not surviving descendants, most, if not all those purposes. the surviving spouse takes the property in fee simple. If there are surviving Florida, however, does not have a legal process for descendants, then the surviving spouse may choose between a life estate interest separation. Consequently, Florida residents who do not get a or an undivided one-half interest in the residence as tenants in common. divorce remain treated as married for purposes of our estate With a life estate interest, the surviving spouse will get to reside on the laws. Federal tax law also plays into separations. Today, I’m property for the duration of her life if she chooses to do so, then upon her going to review a few of these issues. death, the property passes to the first decedent spouse’s descendants (children or While a divorcing couple may split an IRA with something called a Qualified grandchildren). Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), a separated couple may not, without adverse If the surviving spouse instead elects the one-half interest, then she owns it as tax consequence. A QDRO creates or recognizes the existence of a divorcing tenants in common with the decedent spouse’s descendants. Here, the surviving spouse’s right to receive all or a portion of benefits payable from his or her former spouse may leave her one-half share of the residence to anyone that she wants in spouse’s benefits with respect to retirement plans. her will or trust. When a judge issues a QDRO, for example, it may divide an IRA account Having a separation agreement does not affect the surviving spouse’s rights between spouses without the transferor spouse recognizing the distribution as under Florida law with either pretermitted share, elective share or homestead taxable income, and the transferee spouse is not burdened with contribution rights. To avoid these possibilities, a valid nuptial agreement must be in place. limitations. The account is simply divided tax free. Finally, a word about a divorce decree as it relates to Florida estate plans. Separation agreements, in contrast, cannot split an IRA tax free unless the Florida law provides that all provisions in favor of a divorced spouse in a will (or separation agreement is incident to the decree of divorce. Any transfers could be trust) are treated as if the surviving former spouse predeceased the testator. As an recognized by the transferor spouse as taxable income. Moreover, the transferor example, if John dies following his divorce from Susan, any provision in John’s will may trigger the 10 percent excise tax penalty if he or she is under the age of 59½. or trust naming Susan is treated as if Susan died before John died. Another consideration is a spouse’s rights to inherit the estate of a deceased This is true unless the will or trust document or the divorce judgment provides spouse. Florida, like many other states, has two such laws that may apply. One is otherwise. For example, some divorce judgments require one spouse to bequeath called the “pretermitted spouse” and the other is a “spousal elective share.” assets to the former spouse in his estate plan. Otherwise, a Florida resident must Absent a nuptial agreement waiving these rights, a surviving spouse who is generally amend his documents if he still wants to include his former spouse in his not included in the decedent spouse’s will (or trust) is entitled to either one or the estate plan. other. A pretermitted spouse is one who becomes a spouse after the decedent Even if you signed a valid separation agreement while residing in one of the created his will. The law assumes that the decedent intended to provide for the many states that recognize them, if you are a Florida resident, you should review spouse but did not get around to updating his will. The pretermitted share is the your estate plan with a competent estate planning attorney. same as the intestate share, generally 50 percent of the estate. ©2021 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more at www.floridaestateplanning.com. The elective share, in contrast, makes no assumption about what the decedent

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What are you grateful for? I am Major Difference the kitchen. In fact, painting the kitchen grateful for sunshine, the ocean breeze, cabinet may be one of the easiest ways to From Cancer a hot shower and wildflowers, to name With A Little Paint achieve the farmhouse look you’re going for. Painting your cabinets can facilitate a few. Practicing gratitude by keeping a by Trinette Nelson Survivorship journal or by simply reflecting on things any style, however. Stepping away from the traditional hues and painting with a by Julie for which you are grateful each day can ainting features bold color is an excellent way to stand out. Rosenberg, MD positively impact your outlook on life. within the 5) Celebrate and enjoy life – I used to Phome can Having a fireplace and mantel feature n October of believe that if I worked hard and earned make an unexpected in your home is such a treasure, but that 1993, I was a good income, I would ultimately find difference. Consider doesn’t mean that its traditional look won’t Idiagnosed with happiness in the things that I could do utilizing the humble become outdated. A fresh coat of paint papillary carcinoma and the places that I could see. I was can of paint for over the entirety of the feature can make of the thyroid. wrong. Happiness alluded me. Over many a major impact for a gorgeous revamp. A matte finish I had no signs years, I learned to work smarter and not within your next shade is a perfect way to make a subtle or symptoms of harder, so that I could make time to enjoy home improvement statement. If you’re painting over brick, this disease – my and celebrate each day, rather than wait project. just remember to use a primer so you can cancer was found for happiness. Daily celebrations have Why put in brand new flooring when avoid the need to apply more than one to incidentally on an been key for me in living a fulfilled life. you can simply paint your existing two coats of the actual paint. 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When life throws make for a beautiful feature that your the answer to give you the confidence you cancer. us a curve ball – such as a cancer guests will love when they come to visit. need to get started and transform your I was fortunate to have Stage 1 diagnosis – we feel anxious, stressed These types of floors are so simple to living space into the new and improved disease, which was successfully treated and, sometimes, forlorn. However, we paint with the right preparation. Just like haven of your dreams. If there’s a certain with surgery and radioactive iodine. can learn to stay positive – positive painting the walls, we recommend making feature in your home that you’re fully Nevertheless, living as a cancer survivor thoughts quiet fear and irrational thinking. sure the floors are cleaned, dried and committed to, a design consultant will has not been easy. I have needed to be We can choose to appreciate simple primed before adding your first coat. let you know your options and can also diligent about my health throughout my acts and moments that touch us. We Perhaps your kitchen is a mid-century potentially provide suggestions for painting adult life, to manage the long-term effects can practice gratitude. And, we can modern setup, but you’ve been eyeing the other features that will complement the of the disease and its treatment, and to embrace happiness, regardless of our modern farmhouse design for months. If rest of the room. ensure a good quality of survival. circumstances. you’re ready to make the switch and your Trinette Nelson is an interior In this article, I share five major lessons Julie Rosenberg, MD, is a global cabinets are traditional wood, they’re in designer on Sanibel/Captiva Islands and from my 28 years as a cancer survivor. healthcare leader, medical consultant need of a nice coat of paint. A solid muted can be reached at trinette@coindecden. 1) Put your health first – The title of and the author of two books, Beyond color can help you achieve the look, com. this column, Health First, is in no way the Mat and Be True. For more random. It is imperative to embrace a information, visit her website at www. healthy lifestyle and to take an active drjulierosenberg.com. For consulting role in your physical and mental health. and speaking requests, email inquiries Key components of healthy living include to [email protected]. making time each day for physical activity, CARING MEDICAL FLORIDA healthful eating, relaxation, reflection, & THE HAUSER NECK CENTER nurturing relationships and sleep. 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To learn more or to register for the event, visit www.fortmyers.org or 4) There is always something to be 9738 Commerce Center Ct., Fort Myers, FL 33908 | (239) 308-4725 | CaringMedical.com grateful for – No matter how difficult your call 332-2930. 16 THE RIVER - JULY 16, 2021 the break.” Unfortunately my deadline ahead for him. Nadal is 36, Federer is Committee, which I believe cares more Frankly Speaking prevents me from reporting how he 39. Both Djokovic and Federer have about holding the event than postponing by Howard Prager performed at Tuesday’s game. been ranked No. 1 for more than 300 it for the safety of all involved. Some backstory: Ohtani pitched 99 weeks while Nadal was ranked No. 1 We need some good news and I wo names mph in high school. He decided to go for more than 200 weeks. The victory have it. It has to do with walking and will dominate right into the Japanese leagues, where at Wimbledon made Djokovic the first commitment. As reported on the Good Ttoday’s he was a five-time all-star from 2013 male player to win the Australian Open, News Network, Donte Franklin from column, Shohei to 2017. He was MVP in 2016, and French Open and Wimbledon titles in Oklahoma walked 17 miles roundtrip Ohtani and Novak his total stats in the league were 42-15, the same calendar year since Rod Laver to make it to his shift at Buffalo Wild Djokovic. Because, 624 strikeouts, .286 average and 46 did it in 1969, the second male player Wings, leaving for work three hours as Duke Ellington homers. He became an international free to win three slams in one year on three early in order to get there. One step would have said, agent, and the Angels wound up getting occasions after Federer. If Djokovic wins at a time. He then made the reverse they are beyond him. His first year in the majors, he won the upcoming U.S. Open, he will be the journey afterwards. He credits his late category. rookie of the year, playing in 104 games third man to win all four slams in one mom with his work ethic, saying “I really Not since and batting .285 with 22 homers and year after Don Budge and Laver. don’t care it if gets tiring, I just have to Babe Ruth has baseball seen as great a 61 RBIs despite some injuries that led to And before leaving Wimbledon, hats keep pushing. I want to make my family two-way star as Shohei Ohtani, pitcher having Tommy John surgery. He hit .286 off to Ash Barty, the first Australian to proud.” and designated hitter for the L.A. Angels. in 2019 and hit for the cycle, showing his win since Evonne Goolagong 50 years “In this very hot summer, someone At the All Star break, he’s batting .279 speed and prowess as a complete hitter. ago. It was also Barty’s 10th anniversary saw Donte walking in the excruciating and leads the majors with 33 home runs. Last year, injuries still nagged him and of winning the Junior Wimbledon at age heat and offered him a ride. After Not just your run of the mill home runs shut him down from pitching, and he hit 15. Truly a momentous time for her. hearing his story, he was in awe of but majestic, gigantic homers that have only .190 with 7 homers and 29 RBIs in We are clearly seeing unparalleled Donte’s commitment to getting to work. soared 470 feet and more. He’s both 43 games. excellence in both Ohtani and Djokovic. He posted the story on Facebook, one of the best hitters in the game AND Which brings us back to this year Which leads me to the Olympics. where a bike-riding charity group, My a starting pitcher with a 4-2 record and a where if he continues the way he’s Djokovic said he’s 50-50 about playing. Riding Buddies Oklahoma, saw it. In 3.31 ERA – not bad for a starter. Ohtani playing, he should be a consensus MVP Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal both appreciation to his commitment, they throws a devastating slider and split- and true league superstar of the century. have pulled out, and Federer remains got him a brand-new bike making his finger, which can get up to 100 mph. Baseball is a team sport and despite his undecided. Tokyo has declared there will commute much faster. A GoFundMe And he’s just 26. When he played ball in great success, the Angels are 10 games be no spectators for the Olympics due to page was also started for him to purchase Japan in 2016 he was pitching to a 10-4 behind Houston, fourth in the AL West COVID-19. I’ve said before the Olympics a car. He’s studying to be a welder and record and hitting .332. At the All-star at the break. Still, I’d rather have Ohtani should have been pushed back another using the money right now to help his game, he’s both pitching and hitting as with me any day. year to hopefully get the pandemic family.” the first player ever appointed to the Let’s jet over to Wimbledon, where behind us. After watching live sports here We can all learn from Donte Franklin. roster as a pitcher and a position player. Novak Djokovic won his sixth Wimbledon and elsewhere (Italy just won the Euro May we all have his perseverance. According to The Ringer, “Ohtani (this and his 20th grand slam event (tying cup football (soccer) tournament against Howard Prager is the son-in-law season) leads all hitters with 56 extra-base him with Roger Federer and Rafael England), I’m not sure how exciting it of longtime columnist Ed Frank. hits and a .698 slugging percentage while Nadal)against first-time Grand Slam will be without the noise and support of Prager is a sports enthusiast from also pacing the AL in bunt hits, tying finalist Matteo Berrettini. Djokovic is the fans. Not to mention the big loss Tokyo the Chicago area who also writes for the lead league in triples and stealing youngest at 34 to win 20 Grand Slam will now take in paying for games without and blogs about leadership. Email 12 bases in 16 attempts. Another first: titles and, with his age and performance, any ticket revenue. These games are comments or questions to press@ No previous player has hit at least 32 looks to have more Grand Slam titles controlled by the International Olympic islandsunnews.com. homers and stolen at least 12 bags before

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hospitals and two specialty hospitals; levels. p.m. – The South Cape Hospitality and Lee Health Resources – direct links to download The Lee Health Blood Mobile will Entertainment Association, 909 SE 47th high and low resolution photos of Lee continue to be at numerous locations Terrace, Unit #105, Cape Coral Launches New Health facilities for news stories. throughout Southwest Florida for the Visit www.leehealth.org/our-services/ Plans to expand the newsroom site remainder of July. All blood donated at blood-centers for more information. Newsroom Page to include a Meet the Experts section Lee Health stays within the health system he media relations team at and B-roll library are already underway. to care for patients in Southwest Florida. Lee Health has unveiled a new on what else you’d like to see If unable to attend one of the upcoming Free Autism Tnewsroom site to serve as a is being requested. Email pat.dolce@ blood drives, donations can also be made dedicated resource for journalists seeking leehealth.org or meaghan.smith@ at one of Lee Health’s blood centers to Screening information on key healthcare topics and leehealth.org with your suggestions. help save lives. Upcoming blood drives include: olisano Children’s Hospital of Lee Health-related news. Southwest Florida, in partnership The Lee Health Newsroom features Friday, July 16, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – HealthPark Medical Center, 9981 Gwith Ronald McDonald House several different sections that journalists Blood Drives Charities of Southwest Florida, will offer can utilize as a one-stop-shop for stories. HealthPark Drive, Fort Myers Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. a free monthly autism spectrum disorder The new site is located at www. In Lee County (ASD) screening for toddlers 18 months leehealth.org/about-us/media and – Bell Tower, 13499 South Cleveland ee Health is seeking blood donations Avenue, Fort Myers to age 5 at the Pediatric Specialist Office includes several different resource to help replenish supply levels. on Friday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. sections, such as: Friday, July 23, 2 to 5 p.m. – Iona LCurrent blood supplies are critically Lakes, 15000 Iona Lakes Drive, Fort The ASD screening is conducted News – a location that houses low, and Lee Health’s blood centers are in Myers by the Golisano Children’s Hospital of the latest articles on Lee Health and urgent need of donors. Southwest Florida. The screenings are important healthcare-related news; Friday, July 23, 8 to 11 a.m. – Iona- Blood and blood products are not only College/South Pointe Fire Station, 6061 administered by an advanced practice Press releases – a database of all the used in the trauma center, but also to treat registered nurse, who has extensive press releases Lee Health has sent out in South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers cancer patients, premature babies, anemia Wednesday, July 28, 8 a.m. to noon – training and experience in typical recent years; and a variety of other conditions. child development and developmental From the Desk of Dr. Antonucci – a The Outpatient Center at The Sanctuary, Lee Health’s blood centers are the 8960 Colonial Center Drive, Fort Myers disorders. blog from Lee Health’s president and sole supplier of all blood products for the A physician referral is not required. chief executive officer on the latest Friday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., entire health system. About 800 units of Galeana Fort Myers, 14375 South The Pediatric Specialist Office is healthcare topics; blood are needed per week, and the blood located at 15901 Bass Road, Suite 102, Fast Facts – a centralized page that lists Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers centers rely on lifesaving donations from Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m. to 2 in Fort Myers. To schedule a screening, facts on Lee Health, it’s four acute-care the community to maintain inventory call 343-6838. 18 THE RIVER - JULY 16, 2021

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Emergency...... 911 Lee County Sheriff’s Office...... 477-1200 Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol...... 278-7100 Poison Control...... 1-800-282-3171 HealthPark Medical Center...... 1-800-936-5321 Ft . Myers Chamber of Commerce ...... 332-3624 Foundation for Quality Childcare ...... 425-2685 Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce ...... 454-7500 Fort Myers Beach Library...... 463-9691 Lakes Regional Library...... 533-4000 Lee County Chamber of Commerce ...... 931-0931 Post Office...... 1-800-275-8777 Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 338-3500 ARTS Alliance for the Arts...... 939-2787 Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio...... 337-5050 Art League Of Fort Myers...... 275-3970 Barbara B . Mann Performing Arts Hall...... 481-4849 BIG ARTS...... 395-0900 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre...... 278-4422 Cultural Park Theatre...... 772-5862 Edison Festival of Light...... 334-2999 Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade...... 332-4488 Florida West Arts ...... 948-4427 Fort Myers Harmonica Band ...... 610-653-7940 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 288-2535 Gulf Coast Symphony...... 489-1800 Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres...... 481-8059 Naples Philharmonic...... 239-597-1111 The Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 SW Florida Symphony...... 418-0996 Theatre Conspiracy ...... 936-3239 Young Artists Awards...... 574-9321 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post #38...... 239-332-1853 Angel Flight...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 American Business Women Association...... 357-6755 Audubon of SWFL ...... https://www audubonswfl. org/. Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR...... 482-1366 Caloosahatchee Folk Society...... 321-4620 Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus...... 1-855-425-3631 Cape Coral Stamp Club...... 542-9153 duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 Edison Porcelain Artists...... 415-2484 Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter . 239-267-1990 FM UDC Chapter 2614 ...... 728-3743 Friendship Force Of SW FL...... 561-9164 Garden Club of Cape Coral...... 239-257-2654 Horticulture and Tea Society...... 472-8334 Horticultural Society...... 472-6940 Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 To Play Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 Navy Seabees Veterans of America...... 731-1901 Sudoku: Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL...... 667-1354 Sons of Confederate Veterans...... 332-2408 Complete the Southwest Florida Fencing Academy...... 939-1338 grid so that Southwest Florida Music Association...... 561-2118 Kiwanis Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 every row, Kiwanis Fort Myers Edison...... 694-1056 Kiwanis Fort Myers South...... 691-1405 column and Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 Lions Club Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 every 3x3 box Lions Club Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 Lions Club Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 contains the Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 numbers 1 Organ Transplant Recipients of SW Florida...... 247-3073 POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 through 9 (the Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society...... 472-6940 same number United Way of Lee County...... 433-2000 United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 cannot appear AREA ATTRACTIONS Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum...... 395-2233 more than once Burrough’s Home...... 337-9505 in a row, column Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium...... 275-3435 Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-7419 or 3x3 box.) Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium...... 321-7420 There is no JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge...... 472-1100 Koreshan State Historic Site...... 239-992-0311 guessing and no Langford Kingston Home...... 239-334-2550 Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center...... 765-8101 math involved, Skatium...... 321-7510 just logic. Southwest Florida Historical Society...... 939-4044 Southwest Florida Museum of History...... 321-7430 True Tours...... 945-0405 To be listed in calling card email your information to: press@islandsunnews .com THE RIVER - JULY 16, 2021 19

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Darla ID# A872020 Chicken, Avocado and Swiss Wrap photo courtesy Fresh From Florida I’m one of the longer term residents at the shelter. I’m overlooked because everyone tends to go for the cute, little Cookie ID# A867275 photos provided kittens. They don’t know all the great Lee County Domestic Animal Services advantages of adopting a ‘tweenager.” I have already developed my personality Cookie so there will be no surprises with this Chicken, Avocado and Swiss Wrap sweet girl. No litter box training, or 3 chicken breasts And Darla pesky late night kitten antics to deal 1 large avocado, peeled and sliced with either. My adoption fee is $20, and 4 slices Swiss cheese ello, my name is Cookie. I’m a you can adopt a feline friend for me at 4 whole-wheat wraps brown brindle 4-year-old female no additional charge. ¼ cup plain yogurt Hpit bull mix. I’ve been at the Lee County Domestic Animal 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard shelter for quite a while now. I bark for Services is located at 5600 Banner 1 lemon, juiced attention in my kennel (wouldn’t you in Drive in Fort Myers. Adoptions are 1 lime, juiced a shelter full of other dogs?) so people available by appointment Monday tend to pass right by. Unfortunately, Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to they’re missing out on a very special girl 3:30 p.m. Visit www.leelostpets.com In a small bowl combine the yogurt, mustard, and lemon juice; season with who loves to cuddle, give sweet kisses sea salt and pepper, to taste. Place two slices of cheese on top of each wrap, to complete an online application. and has the happiest, most adorable As always, cats and kittens are place on a cookie sheet and broil in the oven until the cheese melts. Remove face! My adoption fee is $10. from the oven and add chicken slices to each wrap. Add sliced avocado, adopt one and get a feline friend Hi, my name is Darla. I’m a gray at no additional charge. For more sprinkle with lime juice, and top with yogurt sauce. Fold the wrap to create a 2-year-old female domestic shorthair. sandwich. information, call 533-7387.

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SATURDAYSATURDAY SATURDAYIsland Sun Weather Outlook July 16, 2021 MostMostlylyly Cloudy CloudyCloudy Mostly Cloudy High:High: 8787 Low:Low: 7676 High: 87 Low: 76 FRIDAY Island Sun Weather OutlookFew Showers July 16, 2021 SUNDAYSUNDAY SUNDAYHigh: 86 Low: 74 CCloudyloudyloudy Cloudy FRIDAY SATURDAY High:High: 8686 Low:Low: 7575 Island Sun Weather OutlookFew ShowersHigh: 86 Low:Most 75 ly Cloudy July 16, 2021 High: 86 Low: 74 High: 87 Low: 76 MONDAYMONDAY MONDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY CCloudyloudyloudy Island Sun Weather OutlookFew Showers Mostly Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy July 16, 2021 High:High: 8989 Low:Low: 7979 High: 86 Low: 74 High: 87 Low:High: 76 89 Low:High: 79 86 Low: 75

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAYTUESDAY Island Sun Weather OutlookFew Showers Mostly Cloudy Cloudy TUESDAYJulyCloudy 16, 2021 CCloudyloudyloudy High: 86 Low: 74 High: 87 Low: 76 High: 86 Low: 75 Cloudy High: 89 Low: 79 High:High: 9090 Low:Low: 7878 High: 90 Low: 78 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Island Sun Weather OutlookFew Showers Mostly Cloudy Cloudy JulyCloudy 16, 2021 Cloudy WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY High: 86 Low: 74 High: 87 Low: 76 High: 86 Low: 75 High: 89 Low:WEDNESDAY 79 High: 90 Low: 78 CloudyCloudy Cloudy High:High: 9191 Low:Low: 8080 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAYHigh: 91 Low:WEDNESDAY 80 Island Sun Weather OutlookFew Showers Mostly Cloudy Cloudy JulyCloudy 16, 2021 Cloudy Cloudy High: 86 Low: 74 High: 87 Low: 76 High: 86 Low: 75 High: 89 Low: 79 High: 90THE Low: RIVER 78 - JULY 16,High: 2021 91 Low: 8021 THURSDAYTHURSDAY THURSDAY MostMostlylyly Sunny SunnySunny FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYMostly SunnyTHURSDAY Few Showers Mostly Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Mostly Sunny High:High: 8888 Low:Low: 7676 High: 86 Low: 74 High: 87 Low: 76 High: 86 Low: 75 High: 89 Low: 79 High: 90 Low: 78 High: 91 Low:High: 80 88 Low:High: 76 88 Low: 76

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