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VOL 11, NO. 34 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 27,2004 FEBRUARY/MARCH SUNRISE/SUNSET:# 06:54 18:28 #06:53 18:28 $ 06:5218:29 .#06:51 18:30 #06:50 18:30 #06:49 18:31 #6:48 18:231 City, County Moe Arko Pays Tribute To 7 Patsy Cline In Falling To Pieces 'Experts Explore by Pamela Gilbert Wortzel Causeway ith her black bubble-style wig and her down home Kentucky mannensmsj actress Moe Arko bears an astonishing resemblance to country music leg- Dispute Wend Patsy Cline. Clad in a cowgirl chic ensemble of boots, black jeans and a by Camille Kucaba black and silver western shirt, Arko takes the stage at the Old Schoolhouse Theater and brings Cline to life. Gifted with a versatile and expressive singing voice, she •" • 4ie Monday meeting between the reprises many of the country singer's greatest hits. Her ability to bring her own emo- I City of Sanibel and the Lee Board X of County Commissioners (BOCC) tions and vocal phrasing to Cline's material allows her to recreate the singer's voice turned out to be more of a contest among without resorting to mere mimicry. It's a powerful performance,-underscored by the engineers, with city and county "experts" music of three first rate musicians. With country sounds provided by Michael Baer arguing for and against rehabilitation of on piano, Jeff Wolf on drums and Bryan Mays on guitar, Arko can do no wrong. the drawbridge. Born in Virginia in 1932, Patsy Cline died in a plane crash in 1963. With more than Sanibel is suing the county over the 100 recorded songs, Cline's popularity has continued to grow since her untimely death, causeway, and the "negotiating session," making her the biggest selling female country singer of all times. Her multi-textured which lasted five hours, was ordered by a voice and impeccable phrasing gives her voice its distinctive quality, and her undeniable Circuit County judge. Although nothing mystique as one who died young and at the peak of her vocal powers has earned her a was resolved February 23, Sanibel city revered place in the pantheon of pop culture. officials agreed to postpone going forward continued on page 49 Moe Arko as Patsy Cline continued on page 17 67th Annual Dr. PJ Deitschel Recovering Shell Show From Rehab Accident And Fair by Brian Johnson ROW veterinarian Dr. PJ he 67th annual Sanibel Shell Deitschel is making a strong Show and Fair will be held at recovery after a rehab accident Tthe Sanibel Community House, Cwith an eight-foot alligator on February 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, 15; The alligator's jaws, in an instinctu- on Thursday, March 4 through al Self-defense reflex, "clamped down on Saturday March 6. The hours are 9 her right arm during a preliminary exam a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, in one of the clinic's outdoor cages. and 9 a.m. to "I'm doing quite well, and moving all 4 p.m. on Saturday. my, fingers," said Dr. PJ in a telephone Co-sponsored by the Sanibel- interview from her home on February 23. Captiva Shell Club and the Sanibel "I'm confident that I will heal 100 per- Community Association, the event cent." features a juried shell show inside, with Stark Shelligram News of the accident spread quickly both scientific collections and shell art around the tight-knit island community, displays. ana1 scores of people have sent her cards Tables featuring books and author signings, specimen shells to increase your collec- and flowers, including members of the tion, and award winning shell art, featuring Sailor's Valentines are also offered. Outside, Sanibel City Council. Her sister, Katie there are tents featuring local shells, shell crafts such as flower arrangements and jewel- Martinez, flew in from Albuquerque, New ry for sale as well as food and drinks. Mexico. "The outpouring of concern and One special raffle prize this year is a Stark Shelligram. In memory of her husband, good wishes has been wonderful," she David, Joe Stark is generously donating an extraordinary shelligram. David and Jo said. File photo of Dr. PJ holding a turtle incorporated Stark Studio in 1980. Their original artistic endeavor was to combine The alligator bite was her first major David's calligraphy and Jo's love of shells into a framed wall adornment to express the injury in a 20-year career as a wildlife rehabilitator. inspiration and beauty they found on Sanibel Island. They have made more than 8,000 Dr. PJ stopped in on the clinic that Sunday on her day off. As she was leaving, a call of their shelligrams and feel most blessed to have spent so many years with so many came in about an injured alligator pulled from a drainage ditch. Deitschel decided to stay happy people. With David's death in 2003, their partnership was lost. David had done in order to assist with the admittance. the calligraphy on a few shelligrams that Jo intends to finish. Jo has contributed the one "I was so pleased that the police were compassionate about the animal," said Dr. PJ. pictured to the Sanibel Shell Fair and Show as a raffle prize. Other raffle prizes include "They had him well restrained with a rope around his legs and his snout. I want to a one week vacation for two at Tween Waters Inn, a Luc Century glass votive, and Ikki emphasize that they did their job spectacularly." Matsumot print, a scallop shell purse from She Sells Sea Shells, a shell lamp from With the help of veterinary intem Dr. Amber McNamara and new extern Craig Sanibel Seashell Industries and a Sailor's Valentine by Audrey Hostetter. Raffle tickets Mendell, she examined the alligator in the small-flight cage. The animal had a wooden are $2 each, three for $5 or six for $10. Drawings will be held Saturday, March 6 block and a catch-pole in his mouth. continued on page 2 continued on page 20 I LUG Century To Engrave Pavers For Sanibel Beautification with a lasting reminder on Sanibel in the form Luc Cesrtury.-gpijied national prominence when he developed the process and engraved the names on the Vietnam War Memorial. He has done other major projects for Gulf Coast BJAUTjFICATIg University, Barbara B. Mann Hall, Whitaker. Science Center at FGCU, Florida Museum of Natural History, Miami City Ballet, Severance Hall in Cleveland, and'on Sanibel; tihe-Bailey- Q Matthews Shell Museum and the Sanibel Public 1 Library. C/3 Currently he is concentrating on his glass art work which is available at a number of local shops including "Ding" Darling and shell museum gift shops, He Crocodile, Right Stuff, Valhalla, The Black Orchid, Arundel's Hallmark and Pandora's Box. His etched s glass pieces are highly prized by residents and visitors alike. "I am happy to support Sanibel Beautification," Luc says. "Those volunteers have made a very visible improvement to the entrance to the islands!" To support the work of Sanibel Beautification, you can order your own Luc Century engraved paver. Order envelopes are available in special displays at Bailey's, Jerry's, Bank of America, Sanibel-Captiva Community Bank, Sanibel Fitness Center and BIG ARTS. Order forms can also be downloaded from the Sanibel Beautification Web site at [email protected]. Contributions may be mailed to Sanibel Beautification, Inc. at P.O. Box 1011, Sanibel, Florida, 33957. All paver purchases and contributions are 100 percent tax deductible.^ From page 1 Shell Show And Fair Sanibei artist Luc Century at work enowned Sanibel artist, Luc Century, has agreed to do the engraving for and winners need not be present to win. Sanibel Beautification's latest fundraising project. The organization is selling Money raised from the event goes to the Shell Club's educational grants, and is given Rpavers to be placed in the area surrounding the flagpole at the to recipients studying to further the interest of conchology. The money raised by the Causeway/Periwinkle intersection. Pavers are being sold for $200 each and can Sanibel Community Association goes to maintaining the grounds and buildings. The contain up to 28 characters, 14 spaces to a line, including punctuation and spaces. event is listed as one of Florida's top attractions, bringing in local viewers as well as a The pavers are being sold this season Luc will engrave them over the summer and worldwide audience. they will be installed in the fall. Sales have been brisk, with a number of islanders and The show is featured in the current March issue of Coastal Living magazine.^ visitors wanting to commemorate a birthday, anniversary, a loved one or a special event
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Ron Orr Named Sanibel City Council Meets the first and third Tuesday of Employee Of The every month at 9 a.m. at City Hall, 900 Dunlop Road; phone 472-37007'AII Quarter meetings are open to the public. on Orr, recreational superinten- Next regular meeting dent for the City of Sanibel, was Tuesday, March 2,9 a.m. Rhonored recently as Employee of Among items on the draft agenda: the Quarter for the first quarter, 2004. causeway issues, including updates on He was recognized in ceremonies con- the joint city/county meeting of ducted by Mayor Steve Brown during February 23 and the causeway recon- the regular City Council meeting struction monthly progress meeting; February 17. . consideration of a resolution to prohibit Cited as part of "a very select group of public vehicular traffic access to Opre employees who have distinguished them- Avenue from Sanibel Boulevard; contin- selves as outstanding public servants," uation of the public hearing on pro- Orr's designation resulted from recogni- posed changes to the vegetation ordi- tion of his personal accomplishments by nance; discussions regarding restroom his co-workers. and shower facilities at the Sanibel "Ron is a super, super individual and Recreation Center and City Council's does such a super job," said Brown in meeting procedures; informational making the presentation. "This award items, including an update on the video reflects great credit upon you and the ser- Mayor Steve Brown (left) congratulates Ron Orr as Employee of the Quarter security system, a memorandum from vices you provide the public. Your contri- the Building Department regarding City butions to the City of Sanibel are sincerely of Sanibel contractor licensing issues appreciated," the certificate of recognition and a commitment from the Villages at reads in ^ The Dunes to donate $ 10,000 for bike path construction. Council will adjourn temporarily at 10:30 a.m. for an attor- ney/client session closed to the public. Complete agendas are available at the cent (of clients) have to reassess whether about 1,000 square feet smaller than what j City Web site: Causeway Crisis they can build the 'house of their dreams.' ' they would have been able to build a year www.mysanibel.com x I have lost customers because of the high- ago." A copy also is posted on the bulletin Takes Toll' On er cost of building. They decide to sell Samler said many potential Sanibel res-| board outside City Hall. Agendas sub- their lot and not build at all." idents decide to build "just off island" ject to amendment. Island Building - Vice Chair Jack Samler, a realtor, where the cost is 20 to 25 percent less for| by Camille Kucaba agreed, noting that some clients switch the same dwelling. "They still get the You may send email to: from buying a big lot and building a home same island ambience," the same benefits | [email protected] he causeway crisis has had quite to considering buying an existing home or of island living. Samler also said some an impact on construction on the moving to another market. potential clients go to places like Stuart on J Tisland, according to Michael Current weight restrictions and night Florida's East Coast. Valiquette, newly appointed member of delivery schedules for the causeway have The age of Sanibel's "product" is part Sanibel's Planning Commission. increased the cost and delivery time for of the reason. "We don't have 'new' prod-l Valiquette, who operates a general "heavy" materials like concrete, dry wall, uct, and the land is about 95 percent built | contracting business, told fellow commis- paver bricks, fill and sod, Valiquette said. on," he said. Our E-Mail address is sioners at Tuesday's meeting that he has "Swimming pools have taken a huge hit. increased quotes to prospective home- "Most people do have a budget, and continued on page 601 [email protected] builders by 25 percent. "About 50 per what they could afford (in a home) is
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"Water Wisely.:; Cdmem&m Starts in Yoxir jBaekyareJP snSe sage home. Everyone has a change to make a difference; , , Landscape Irrigation Measures Remind Everyone to: ~ • Water wisely... conservation starts in your backyard. Eyery landscape may be irri- gated up to three times a week as needed. Addresses with odd numbers may water,on Mondays and/or Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Addresses with even numbers may water on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays and/or Sundays. ' " ; ' .. • The approved hours for watering are midnight to 10 a.m. or, 4 p.m. to midnight on the proper day. The best time to .water is just before sunrise when the temperatures are cooler preventing evaporation and allowing the water to reach the plants' feSots. • Watering is not allowed 10 a.m. to . --' ' . 4 p.m., nor anytime on Friday. . . - • Irrigation with well, lake or canal water is included in the schedule, 'Low-volume' hand watering is allowed at any time.U Lee Island Coast InterClub
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Lee County's public transportation department is donating the premium space, and Freddy will hop off a bus only if a paying customer makes application for an adver- tising panel. Historically; limits on landscape watering would go into effect from November to Front row; Grethe Christensen, Joan Secrest, jodf Cofhran, June fchiericfi, Bonnie Byrne, May, the dry season with little rainfall. It's also the high demand time, when visitors and • Donna Griesbaum, Captain. Back row: Debbie Fairbanks, Carolyn Jones, Karen seasonal residents arrive and .food crops need irrigation. Hendricks, Joan Smith, Pam Broderson, Becky Ciriello, Nancy Greenberg. , "Residents often believe the abundant summer rains from June through October sig- nal the time of the year that conservation isn't necessary," said SFWMD conservation ast October was a special month for the lee Island Coast InterClub. It was tfie officer Bruce Adams. "Actually, we rely on the summer .rains to replenish our water inagural golf event for the Ladies InterClub group, consisting of teams from the reserves. D Golf & Tennis Club, The Forest Country Club, Legends Golf & Country That hasn't been happening, and summer is the time of the year when water conser- Club, Fiddlesticks Country Club, Gateway Golf & Country Club and Miromar Lakes vation is virtually;effortless." Freddy is the perfect addition to the District's team of field Beach & Golf Club. Jane Sweeney of Legends and Bonnie Byrne of The Dunes, had been working separately on the concept for the past couple of years. When Jane and Bonnie got together, the idea started to take fruition. Itwas;organi2ed with the above six golf clubs from the area which fielded eight ladies per teem, with ' handicap indexes ranging from 11.5 to 25.5, the format was rnatch play, awarding NOW OPEN points for low gross and low net scores. Points were accumulated throughout the T CAF1 AT 5 PM season as play was held at every club from October through February. A field day is _ DAILY _ planned on April 19 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, to renew acquaintances WHERE FOOD IS ART made during the season, to award the trophies to the winning teams, and to cele- brate the phenomenal success of the Lee Island Coast InterClub's first year. Congratulations to the winners at The Dunes,# •PRESENT THIS AD FOR EARLY DINING SPECIALS OR Reservation Required- Before 5:45 p.m. Maximum discount $15 before 545 pm 0ffer subject to > et Famed Designer Charles Krypell A3 Join us Friday, March; 5th C>B Sanibel; Island to meft /:"7"- ..:"•••"'./',•• " "•. ')"?:/'.'" ** !l .:-.V.' ;••>-••. ••"'''••'••' ;'"- v. ^ --.•*?.. ••• PV?. ,•' '.."''•' '- '. .•-"r-." ., ,'':*•'•..-'> */ "-"••••, "*•; -f .•*•. ".* .',-•.' •"'. V'.'s." :'- ;. *.V. '•••'"'.•"•-.V '"'::'- ''• ." 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And Church Sanibel resident Bob Lindman and the organization Kids Around The World led n Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m. the volunteer effort. Lindman has traveled Paul Todd will be in concert at around the globe with Kids Around The OAnderson Theatre at Bishop World to build playgrounds in countires Verot High School to benefit The such as India, Cuba, Vietnam and China. Children's Hospital Oncology Fund and The organization has reached a total of Peace Community Church. 39 countries. Front: Jerry Fleming, Matt Kirchner, Paul Swanson, Dick McNeill. On the stairs: Gerry Risch, Paul Todd is a critically acclaimed The Sanibel playground was given by Linda Long, Jack Dannemiiler, Bob Lindman, Tim O'Neill, John Adler, Lyle Shank, Ralph writer, entertainer, composer, arranger an anonymous donor. Last Wednesday, Taylor and Christian singer. Thursday and Friday, volunteers came to He has opened for such celebrities as the land behind the church to help put the The Pointer Sisters, Rich Little, The playground together. They also put in a Labyrinth Builders Gatlin Brothers and Joan Rivers. white picket fence. One section of the First and foremost a Christian artist, playground will be used by toddlers, the To Speak At Paul's concerts also include original, classi- other by older children. cal, popular and Broadway selections. He The volunteers included Tim O'Neill of Church sings and plays six keyboards simultane- the Sanibel Community Church and ously. Sanibel Mayor Steve Brown. Kirchner artin and Debi Kermeen, known Tickets are $20 and can be purchased Contracting donated time and for their labyrinth constructions at the Lee Memorial Health System equipment.^ Mthroughout the U.S., will present Foundation or by calling 437-1745.# a slide program on the history, use and construction of walking labyrinths on Thursday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the A Slight Indulgence Presents... I SERAPH! Romantic , Daywear & Accessories Example of a labyrinth in an Illinois com- munity park sanctuary of Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The talk is free and open to the public. The island church has been planning a 30-foot circular labyrinth to be a key fea- ture of its garden renovation within the arms of its existing U-shaped building. It is intended for use by members and the pub- lic. The labyrinth has a long history with civilization. Scratched in rock as early as c.2000 BCE, the circular path leading into a center has been found at numerous archeological sites around the western world. The early church adapted the clas- sical model for pilgrims who could not travel to Jeruselem and developed the tra- ditional seven circuit design for its sanctu- ary floors. . Today, there is a resurgence of ' labyrinth building throughout the country. In parks, on hospital and museum grounds, and built for spiritual retreats, the Shaped like Sanibel and Captiva labyrinth is reemerging as a way to deal ...or both. We can customize and The Colonnade on 5th with human emotions, for reflection and personalize your Island Charm 600 Fifth Avenue South, Naples, Florida 34102 renewal. bangle any way you like it...show "They can have profound effects in somebody the charm of your 239.261.8494 island lifestyle in a whole new way! www.seraphimboutique.com one's life," says Dr. Sandra Boler, associ- ate minister. "At its very least, walking a www.aslightindulgence.com In Bailey's Plaza « 395-4100 held on Thursday, February 26, at 5 Michigan Club p.m. A meatloaf dinner (cost $5) will be at 6 p.m., with the club meeting to fol- Meeting low entertainment. Entertainment will be he people of Michigan and their provided by The Edelweiss Chorus and friends are invited to join the Accordian Group. TMichigan Club at the Sportsman's For further information, call Jeannette Yach^ & Sailing Club, 1401 SE 47th Czeck at 945-1141 or Jean Spence at Street, Cape Coral. The event will be 549-2867.* LOCMAN ITALY Representatives of BIG ARTS and SCCF hold birdhouses on dislpay at Bank of the Islands. Showing off the houses are Natalie Cunningham, Ginny Egensteiner, Warren Schwab, Maddy Hanlon and Marti Bryant. the developmental director at the Birdhouse Auction Conservation Foundation. The cocktail/buffet will begin at 5:30 Fundraiser At p.m., followed by live and silent auctions. The swing band will take the stage at 8 BIG ARTS p.m. by Brian Johnson Dean Skaugstad, a former president of the Conservation Foundation, came up n March 8 BIG ARTS will host a with the idea of a birdhouse fundraiser. night of cocktails, auctions and Committee members made calls to local Olive entertainment by the Larry artists such as Charlie Frese, Susan Elgart swing band. At the center of the Sadler, Myra and Wes Roberts, Ran and festivities will be an auction of birdhous- Marilyn Niehoff, Helen Bailer and Patricia es made by local artists. St. Cyr.# The event is a fundraiser to benefit the intern programs at BIG ARTS and the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. The rganizers of the event are hoping for a big turnout to help support the young men and women who come to the island Our E-Mail address is to work as interns. C^^CHEST, "This is the first time we have cooper- [email protected] FINE JEWELRY ated on a fundraiser," said Marti Bryant, TAHITIAN GARDENS • 472-2876 • 1-800-749-1987 Duplicate Bridge £$ VING STRING QUARTET WITH HARP, FLUTE AND CLARINET * Saturday, March 6 $25 Results 5/" K sponsored by Northern.Trust -S;i • • "•;'.-•' -•' ession results on Monday, February 23 are as follows: SNorth-South: First: Ginny Reeves and Alaine Jass, Second: Sue and Bob Jeffrey, and Third: Alice McKay and Lois Levin. East-West: First: Dave Bugby and Lacy Fendley, Second: Dick Morgan and Don Robertson and Third: Margie Aronson and Anne Scott. Games start at 7:30 p.m. every Monday. However, there will be no game on Monday, March 1, because of the A 1993 Naumberg Chamber Music Award winner, the Quartet has Shell Fair at the Community Center. performed in concert halls around the world. They are Quartet In Residence at Games will resume the following week, Harvard University and Eastman School of MiM.c. (SMF1996) March 8. Fees are $4 for SCA members and $5 for non-members. Partners will be "...the Ying Quartet came as close to the ideal as possible delivering chamber provided if necessary.^ 5 music of astonishing, refreshing exaltation and exhilaration." Los Angeles Times * Single tickets can be purchased at Bailey's and Macintosh Bookshop (checks only). :'; SORRY NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES "DOYT fcXPECT 1HE ORDINARY v. All concerts at 8 p.m. Sanibel Congregational Church 2050 Periwinkle Way 10 FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD OUT- SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL UNITED The Drop Zone, SundaySj 10 a.m. Churches/ REACH MINISTRIES CHURCH OF CHRIST: Jewish Identity Enrichment, Learning Tree 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers 2050 Periwinkle Way, across from Pre-school, Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. Periwinkle Place Shopping Center. Hebrew and Confirmation Classes Temples Thursday Service, 7:30 p.m. Dr. Randall H. Niehoff, Pastor Wednesday 5:30 to 7 p.m.; ALL FAITHS Nursery care for pre-school children and Rev. Dr. Sandra R. Boler, Thursday 5:30 to 7 p.m. UNITARIAN CONGREGATION Children's Church for chifdren ages 5-12 Associate Pastor Adujt Hebrew, Thursdays, Minister: The Rev. Dr. Wayne Robinson will be available at each service. Sunday worship services: Beginner, 7 p.m., Intermediate, 8 p.m. Sunday Services: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 278-3638 Chapel Service: 7:45 a.m. Sundays Advanced, 4 p.m. 226-0900. The Alliance for the Arts, FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, Full Worship service, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 to noon. 10091 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. SCIENTIST: Sunday School during 9 a.m; service TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE): We believe in the benefits of diversity in 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday -10:30 a.m.; Child Care provided at 9 a.m. 14486 A&W Bulb Road, gender, age, political affiliation, sexual Sunday School- 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Elevator for easy access Fort Myers, 433-0201. orientation, race and religion. evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading The church office is open Monday Rabbi Benjamin S. Sendrow, Email: [email protected] room open, Monday, Wednesday and through Friday. Phone 472-0497. Cantor Devora BuChen. Web site: allfaiths-uc.org. Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (November www.sanibelucc.org Weekly services: Monday and Thursday, Minister's email: [email protected] through April), Wednesday 10 a.m. to ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: 9 a.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: 1 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 Religious school Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon, Shabbat worship services will be held at GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, and Wednesday, 4:30 to 6 p.m. the Sanibel Congregational Church every SOUTHWEST FLORIDA: Sunday Mass - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Family Midrash services on the first and Friday evening at 8 p.m. 472-8375. Rev. Johannes L Jacobse, Presbyter Sat. Vigil - 5:30 p.m. third Fridays of the month at 7 p.m. BETH SHILOH MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE Daily Mass, 8:30 a.m., Pre bar/bat mitzvah class Monday, 5:30 to 15675 McGregor Blvd. 437-3171 Orthros 9 a.m. Liturgy 10 a.m. 481-2099. Confession - Saturday at 9 a.m. until all 7 p.m:, followed by confirmation class Rabbi: Judah Hungerman from 7:30 to 9 p.m. PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH: are heard. Friday Service, 8 p.m. ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS For information on early childhood educa- Saturday Service, 11 a.m. 17625 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers. tion/preschool, phone 482-1121. Shabbat School Saturday Morning Pastor Walter Still, 437-2599. Sun. EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 2304 Periwinkle Way, 472-2173 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS Adult Hebrew Classes Worship 8 and 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 8:45 SOCIETY OF THE ISLANDS: Please call for information on full program. a.m. A congregation oi Evangelical The Rev. Dr. Donald A. Fishbume, Rector The Rev. Suzy Post (UU OF THE ISLANDS) BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES Lutheran Church in America. Services First Sunday of the month at CHURCH OF GOD SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH: Sunday: 8 & 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist 9:45 a.m., Church School, K-5 7:30 p.m. Sanibel Congregational Church, 16581 McGregor Blvd, 267-3166 .1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684. 2050 Periwinkle Way, Fellowship Hall. (Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall) Weekdays: Wed., 9 a.m. Eucharist with Pastor, Dr. Daryl Donovan. November 5 through May 5. Pastor Joe Hanshaw Sunday Worship Hours: Healing. Thurs. 6 p.m. Middle and High Sunday Worship Hours: School Youth Group UNITARIAN CHURCH FORT MYERS: 8 a.m. Communion Worship Service Sat., 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway, Bible Study - 9:45 a.m. 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service Morning Worship -10:40 a.m. The Church is always open for prayer one mile west of I-75) with Children's Ministry (Praise Team & Sunday services and religious education at Evening Worship - 6 p.m. Band) 10:45 a.m. Traditional Service TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE: Wednesday Worship - 7 p.m. 16225 Winkler Rd. 433-0018. 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Child care available at all services as well For information on all church events, CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA as during Sunday School time. Rabbi Bruce Diamond; 11580Chapin Lane call 561-2700 or go to www.uucfm.org. Other weekday opportunities for Worship Cantor Robert Marinoff. UNITY OF THE ISLANDS: Very Rev. Bruce McLeod Rabbi and Me, Fridays, 1 p.m. Open from Sunday, November 16, 2003 and Prayer: Prayer group at 1 p.m. on Will discontinue service on Sanibel at the Mondays in the Family Life Center. Shabbat Service, Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Sanibel Congregational Church. Please through Sunday, April 18,2004, Torah Study Sabbath 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service at 11 a.m. 472-1646 join us at our service in Fort Myers, Sunday Sabbath Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. 9a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Religious School, Sundays, 9:30 a.m. If you like walking, let your feet Come see..."The Cat's Meow Village" enjoy it as much as you do. Treat them to a pair of Mephistos soon. 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CO Wednesday, March 3 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. time housing initiative). All grant appli- nyone who reads a Florida news- Q cations must be received by 4 p.m. on paper has seen headlines about Refreshments Sewed that day. AFCAT. Not many of us under- 1 According to Carol McLaughin, pro- stand what it is exactly and why it's get- 2365 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel • 472-1447 gram director, "The Winter Cycle is the ting so much attention. For that reason, (on Periwinkle across from the Palm Ridge Intersection) foundation's largest funding cycle of the the Lee County League of Women year. Last year, it awarded a total of Voters presents a panel of experts who Monday thru Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $318,860 to 33 non-profits. This year, will offer their opinions about this test at The foundation has approximately $500, the March meeting. 000 to give away in Winter Cycle grants- Guest speakers are Elinor Scricca, vice Beach Bangle in the increase is due in part to recent gains chair, Lee County School Board; Richard in the stock market and additional funds Silver with 14k Cold Itzen, director, Department of Evaluation, established at the Foundation." Testing and Research, Lee County School Centerpiece $231 Non-profits who have received their District; and Diane Schmidt, assistant pro- 501 (c)3 status may receive Winter Cycle fessor, Florida Gulf Coast University. grant awards of up to $25,000. The program will be held on Saturday, Organizations providing housing-relat- March 6 at 1 p.m. at the Royal Palm ed services to Lee County residents are Yacht Club, 2360 West First Street, Fort • encouraged to apply to the foundation's Myers. Preceeding the program will be a • Housing Grant Cycle. The foundation social hour at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at plans to award a total of $110,000 in noon. The cost-for lunch is $13.75 grants for this one-time housing initiative. • including tip and tax. For lunch reserva- The housing funds came from the State of tions (required) call 466-6743 no later Florida as a result of an antitrust lawsuit than March 3. 2407 Periwinkle Way settlement. The League of Women Voters is a 472-8677 • 800-472-7572 The community foundation serves five national, nonpartisan organization that Monday-Saturday 10-5:30 counties: Charlotte, CoHier, Glades, encourages the informed and active par- www.sanibelgoldsmith.com Hendry and Lee. ticipation in government by our citizens.^ PROCESSING Louvre NOW AVAILABLE BRING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA MEDIA HERE TO... MAKE INSTANT PRINTS OF YOUR Molnar Electric, Inc. DIGITAL IAMERA PICTURES! 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In Bailey's Shopping Center Underwater Habitat Comes Alive • - * + 31 At The Sanibel Library he Sanibel Public Library in Sanibel, Ha. recently added a 400-gallon saltwater aquarium custom-designed to simulate the underwater environment surrounding Tthe barrier island. Located at the entrance to the children's area, the rectangular aquarium is filled with 11 species of native vertebrae and fish swimming around man- $ ' m grove roots and a Buttonwood tree trunk. - TO "The kids are fascinated by the aquarium," said Barb Dunkle, youth services librarian 1 for Sanibel Public Library. "Mien the kids come in for story time, they always want to s :'/ J" stop and see the fish in the aquarium." • -•/ .- * And, it's not just the kids who are intrigued by the fish. ' ?^*' *' * - T "I'd say we probably have just as many adults looking at the aquarium as kids," added -si Dunkle. {/ ; ;- * • There are more than 20 fish in the aquarium including: Eel, Flounder, Horseshoe Jr.. ,^.-.: J i 'It'. 1 . •"Jj?" J' '/ Crabs, Pin Fish, Sand Perch, Sea Robbins and Sheep's Head. The fish are fed food pel- •(&••; lets as well as brine shrimp and crab. Currently, the library staff answers questions about the aquarium and the fish on a *> '•• J, I i A;/ ';•.. * • one-on-one basis. However, there are plans in place to implement a more formal pro- gram that will help to educate patrons about the area's underwater neighbors. Dunkle is M contacting local schools to invite classes to visit the library during their study of marine life. ;.#>«"• The aquarium was designed and installed by Living Color Enterprises, Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The aquariums Living Color designs simulate live reefs. The reefs are made using fiberglass and resins, which do not fade and are safe for the fish. "Many of the company's skilled artists are also divers who are familiar with live reefs, so they are able to accurately capture the underwater look in an aquarium," explains Mat Roy, aquarium division director for Living Color. "We created the design for the 1 Sanibel Library using photos of mangroves and a Buttonwood tree, which are both native to the area." "The aquarium has been a wonderful addition to the library," said Dunkle, "We are happy with the interest residents and visitors have shown in it." The Sanibel Public Library, Inc., organized in 1962, has the highest circulation per capita of any public library in the state of Honda. The library, incorporated as a 501 The Sanibel Library's underwater habitat (c)3 not-for-profit organization, operates under a board of directors and is staffed by 11 and themed archeological replicas. Each architectural aquarium system is handcrafted by paid employees and more than 100 volunteers. a team of marine biologists, artists, designers and fabricators. Living Color aquariums Since 1988, Living Color, headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Ha., has been duplicat- can be seen in museums, resorts, theme parks, restaurants and private residences world- ing a natural "living reef ecosystem with custom museum-quality coral reef sculptures wide. For more information, visit www.livingcolor.com or call 800-878-9511.& r &.C 9 SERVICES A Retro 1940s Day Sp RAH wet \s within Tween Waters Inn 15951 (aptiva Drive 472-5337 or 472-5101 x39O TOOK "AH "AP>Ofn"TAfriT" TOE JBIVBLRl lAHHIANOARI'l '•.•••- >• : assure its safety, then let's discuss the new Are Causeway bridge," seems to be the argument now. According to Bernard Lubetkin, a Bridges Safe? Sanibel resident and consultant to the SOB, the drawbridge has three basic By Jim George problems: The first is that over the 40 porty Seahorse here has been a lot of press lately years that the bridge has been in opera- about the drawbridge controversy tion the sand around some of its piles has Shop Tbetween the City of Sanibel and. scoured away. According to Lubetkin, Lee Watch For Our Lee County, much of it laced with refer- DOT has known, since receiving a report ences by both sides about the safety or from the Florida Department of lack of safety of the bridges. In addition, Transportation in July 2001, that further SIDEWALK SALE MARCH 8, 9 & 10 the Save Our Bay group (SOB), which scour, such as produced by a 100-year LADIES, MEN'S, SHOES, CHILDREN'S, SWIMWEAR, filed a lawsuit against the county, has storm, would cause failure in the worst- JEWELRY, GIFTS & T-SHIRT DEPTS. been vocal in its criticism of the county case piles. DOT regarding statements made about 362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel The second problem is that the con- the safety issue, claiming the DOT is crete and reinforcing steel in many of the "Lighthouse End" • 472-1858 misleading the public. The county has piles is severely deteriorated. According to >n. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sun. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. attempted to have the drawbridge desig- LDOT, these piles could be repaired by nated an emergency situation in order to structural encasement after cleaning and expedite the construction of a new fixed protecting the reinforcing. Lubetkin says span bridge. But that designation the LDOT did the last major maintenance inferred to many people that there is program back in 1991. some risk to the general public in using the third problem was discovered in \>L, New Customers Always Welcome! the bridges. The question is - what is February 2003. Inspection revealed #»at the extent of that risk? Is it imminent the concrete in the girders in all three r and life threatening? Is there a danger of bridges was spaBing and delaminating. Island Winds Coiffures a bridge collapsing? is it a situation The prestressing cables and the reinforc- Serving The Islands For 30 Years where a few pilings need replacement or ing steel were severely corroding, and the is it all hype to gain an advantage in the girders were in a weakened state. This Men & Women • Color • Perms court of public opinion? was the reason for the bridge repairs in The substance of the controversy over January 2003. the drawbridge has shifted. Both the city The county has responded to the aHe- Cuts • Full Nail Service and the SOB group now have focused gations by saying that under the current more on the safety issue than the con- weight and.speed restrictions, the bridge GALE»JEANNIE struction of a new bridge in an effort to is safe and will continue to be until a new 695 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel shift the emphasis to rehabilitating the bridge is complete. The county has insti- Promenade • 472-2591 current structure, which could be done in tuted monthly inspections of all three a much shorter time at considerably less structures. Those inspections generated PRULMITCHELL cost. "Fix the existing bridge first and the latest revelation by the county last PHOFESSIONAL SALON PDOOUCTS ART&^RAME CO. FREE CRAFT DEMOS Monday, March 1,11am FABRIC BOWLS - Easy and fun 472-5UNNC7866) Where to create a unique project Wednesday, March 3,11am 242/ PERIWINKLE WAV RUBBER STAMPING - water color NEXT TO CHEEBURGER. 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It raised the should be replaced immediately with a deck slab is considered to be in good con- CO ifety specter again, although Paul Experts high fixed bridge at a cost of approximate- dition, he said. "Typical deterioration, I /inguard, project engineer for Lee DOT, ly $19 million. moderate cracks, some corrosion of steel" o mphasized that there is no danger to the with their lawsuit for a week until the county holds its next regular meeting. It Amir Kangari of the county's consult- was observed at the concrete piles and CO ublic. Last year a 48-foot section of the ing firm, P$S&J, voiced "severe concern" pile caps, and they can be rehabilitated. liddle bridge (Span B) was replaced was unclear whether the two governments would schedule another mediation session, with the brijdge's superstructure as well as The scour at some bents as well as under ecause of disintegration of girders in the substructure. the concrete abutments Of the bascule ructure. The repair necessitated closing but suggestions that Sanibel drop its law- suit fell on deaf ears. PBS&J Driginally called for rehabilita- span can be repaired. "Steel corrodes very le causeway for 36 hours, essentially iso- quickly; clean up and repaint (the bascule The city's bridge consultant. Dr. Sami tion of the bridge in 2001, changing its iting the islands. Reduced causeway recommendation to replacement in 2003. portion), and it will function well," he Deed limits and weight reductions for Rizkalla, said the bascule bridge can be added. rehabilitated to restore its original structur- "We didn't see the problem in the super- eavy vehicles were instituted to lessen the structure. Kow (there are) multiple modes The bridge would be "stronger and bet- ress on the aging structures. al capacity and integrity for a cost under $5 million. "There is no evidence of addi- of failure," ie said. ter than if it was new," according to one 8 Lubetkin acknowledges that the bridges tional deterioration occurred between year Is the brjdge safe? "We're getting to of Sanibel's consulting attorneys. 2 re safe for travel under the new restric- 2000 and 2003 to justify bridge replace- that uncomfortable zone," Kangari Kangari said the causeway structures ons, but says that the bridges are in poor ment instead of rehabilitation," his report answered, i are "functionally obsolete," citing "cancers Dndition. He condemns the county for noted. Rizkalla recommended carbon fiber Public Scfety was cited repeatedly by that can kill these sick bridges." There are llowing two hurricane seasons to pass bonding to strengthen the concrete struc- both sides es the reason for their respec- no shoulders or breakdown lanes for safe- ithout major rehabilitation of the draw- ture. tive solutions. The profusion of engineer- ty, the railings are not crash worthy and ridge. "If a new bridge is built, we'll be ing data prompted one county commis- existing piles are not designed for ship iced with two more seasons of using the The fiber reinforced polymer (or FRP) has "six times the strength of steel" and sioner to nc >te that it all boils down to impacts. "A wider channel is safer for rawbridge in its present condition." He "who do ydu believe?" boats and vehicles," he added. oints to the Florida Department of should extend the life spamof the draw- bridge 15 to 20 years. Repairs could be Rizkalla paid a visual site inspection Many on Sanibel fear a wider channel ransportation report which says a 100- revealed "iriadequate maintenance" on will encourage large commercial vessels in ear storm will undermine the pilings of completed in about six to nine months with minimal traffic interruption, he said. Span A. Hi advocated replacing spans continued on page 18 le bridge. That would seem to be a small one and 4l| of the drawbridge and repair- sk, but Lubetkin says the report defines a County engineers, on the other hand, 00 year storm as a Category 1 hurricane rtiich by definition contains winds of only 4 to 95 miles per hour. By comparison, lurricane Andrew, which crossed the eninsula in 1992, was a Category 4 :orm with peak wind gusts to 177 miles er hour. Lee DOT says the structures are safe n a month-to-month basis but not over a >ng period of time simply because they re functionally obsolete. Therefore, con- tructing a new bridge is a safer alternative .;,*"*• \^\,''i\ " ••"•i>"•;-•'• ' lan rehabilitation. In the meantime, upwards of 12,000 ars pass over the structures each day in 3ason with little attention paid to the con- nuing controversy.^ jve At The .egion he Legion Hall has scheduled local favorites, the Troublestarters, to play every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to rlose at the American Legion. A late night lenu will also be available. 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Sounds like we're in imminent money for Sanibel, would you drop the Another of the county's consultants, noted that the Sanibel bridge sufficiency danger." lawsuit and we're done?" asked Dr. Abdul Zureick, pointed to the disad- rating dropped to eight out of 100 (Florida If the bridge does fail, "what is the Commissioner Andy Coy. "If not, then I < vantages of the FRP material: lack of DOT recommends replacement at a rating county's contingency plan?" she wanted think we're just spinning our wheels the accepted specifications, lack of quality of 50), he said. to know. rest of the afternoon." control guidelines and a lack of long term Because of the poor quality of concrete "There's a real divergence here on Judah said he couldn't support further performance data. used in the bridges and their design too which experts to believe. Frankly, we're at mediation, and St. Cerny agreed. "Take - "Composites deteriorate rapidly in close to the water, "these structures were an impasse," Commissioner John Albion egos off the table. Do what's right for the CO moist and hot environments," he said; the • doomed from the very beginning," added said. people," he said. Q material is not suitable for Sanibel bridges. Kangari. The American Association of Sanibel Vice Mayor Marty Harrity Brown said $5 million was "a cheap Inspection of the repairs is difficult. State Highway and Transportation brought up the question of renegotiating price to pay for a Me" if the bridge did col- "You're dealing with uncertainty here. Officials (AASHTO) provides a code for the city/county interlocal agreement in lapse. "The.mode of failure is catastrophic." accepted construction materials. "If I fol- relation to the financial impact the cause- Paul Wingard, deputy director of the Dr. Maher Tadros of the University of low the code, I have legal status in court. way crisis has had on the island. "The Lee County DOT, said frequent inspec- Nebraska told the government officials FRP won't hold up the same in court," he clock is ticking on attorneys' fees. There's tion, not the $5 million rehabilitation, is that replacement of Span A is "overdue." said. .a basis for a new agreement. Either we go the answer to keeping the bridges usable Even bridges less than 40 years old are "You're going to hear me stress safe- to court and let a judge decide, or we sit and safe. being replaced for safety reasons. Modern down and talk and move on it," he said. bridges are more durable because they are ty," James Kennedy of PBS&J told those Harrity suggested perhaps the county constructed from high performance mate- in attendance. He said the bascule would Mayor Steve Brown hoped the county would help Sanibel with money for capita! rials, he said. require more than sandblasting and paint- would agree to quickly rehabilitate the improvements, and Judah saicfthe county ing, and coupled with the cost of mainte- bridge with the polymer process, which would explore ways to partner with the He agreed that FRP was inadequate as nance and operation, expenditures could would temporarily resolve the emergency community and help meet its needs. a repair option. "It won't restore the 'pre- climb to $10 million. "I can't recommend situation. He asked commissioners not to "I don't think we should mingle the stress' in the concrete. Contaminated con- rehabilitation, especially when the cost is raise tolls and to work on a new interlocal bridge (issue) with more money for crete must be replaced. This is a serious 50 percent of the replacement," he agreement, one which would bring addi- Sanibel," St. Cerny said. situation," Tadros said. added. tional money to Sanibel to help replace The problem with dropping the law- Rizkalla countered that when you wrap Rizkalla said that if the polymer is lost revenue. suit," according to Workman, is that it's the entire slab of concrete, the compres- applied properly, there is no problem with But Commissioner Ray Judah chided "designed to protect the health, safety and sion force is over the entire area, provid- humidity. He said the process has been the city for bringing suit, calling it an welfare of Sanibel citizens. We should ing the tension that is lacking. Comparing used in the U.S. for 11 years, but Kangari rehabilitate as quickly as possible." the repairs to a new bridge is not the "untenable situation" for the board. He noted that only two bridges out of thou- said the county originally structured some As former Sanibel Mayor Nola Theiss issue, he said. "We can rehabilitate this sands and thousands had been repaired bridge." toll surplus revenue for Sanibel, but with was leaving the meeting, she commented with FRP under conditions similar to the lawsuit, "I don't believe there will be that she did not understand how the coun- Sanibel. any." ty, responsible for the taxpayers' money, Zureich cited the heavy use of the Albion said the county "had a great could justify building a new bridge when causeway and trailed off by saying, "If you bond issue going (to build the fixed bridge), the old one could be rehabilitated for $5 want your bridge to be an experiment. but the lawsuit brings us to significantly million.* You have five reputable engineering increased costs. firms advocating replacement, said Kangari. "The most important thing in their minds is safety. Nobody believed the life span of the Sanibel bridge was to be more than 40 years," he told the two gov- erning bodies. onibeK' Lee County Commissioner Doug St. l Cerny said "it scares me that we're going to patch it. Are we throwing good money FEATURING FINE AMERICAN ART AND CRAFTS Bernard Karfwl circa 1940 after bad?" Sanibel City Councilmember Judy American Paintings Workman noted that in three years noth- ing had been done to repair the scour Judy Brown Albert Meadow Antiques Sanderling . Captiva Island 11-4 Daily ' 472-8442 Heart of The Island Plaza 1628 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel CASUAL ATTITUDES 472-3307 CASUAL CLOTHING ' www.sanibelgallery.com THE SHELL NET FEBRUARY SHOWS THURSDAY & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 & 27 • 10AM - 3PM HAWAIIAN TBADITIONALS ROSALIE - local artist. Painting, watercdlor, pastel & acrylic. 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They decided to place her on an IV drip with three different antibi- I Rehab Accident otics. "In the process of examining him, the On Wedneday, February 17 the ban- towel slipped off his eyes," said Dr. PJ. dage on her wrist was changed for the . CL "The alligator saw something moving, and first time. "It was a positive step for me to he went for it - that's instinctual. It was see what it looked like," said Dr. PJ. "It my mistake. I should have made 100 per- was not as bad as I thought it would be. cent sure his eyes were secured. I'm so There was massive swelling but, hey, I've grateful it happened to me and not one of seen worse." my staff." The surgeon showed her the radi- The bite crushed the radius and ulna ograph of the multiple fractures in her bones in her right wrist, but the accident arm. "If the radiograph had been of the 1could have been even worse. "It's a good wing of a bird, I would have had to put thing the piece of wood was in his mouth that animal down. But what is return of or believe me I wouldn't have a hand right function for a wildlife rehabilitator? Dr. now," she said. McNamara and I talked about it. With her typical calm in the middle of Performing surgery requires fine motor an emergency, she asked Dr. McNamara movement, but it's not flight." to find a piece of equipment to pry open Dr. PJ was discharged from the hospi- the alligator's mouth. Dr. McNamara tal on February 18. Since then a nurse called out for something "metal and thin." has visited her home each day to help Extern Holly Mendell found a crowbar, with her bandages and other medical raced to the scene and successfully \ treatments. Last Friday Dr. PJ stopped by opened the alligator's mouth. File photo of Dr. PJ treating a snake CROW to say hello. Dr. PJ pulled out her wrist, cradled it in "I miss it like crazy," she said. "I get an her other hand, and walked out of the Dr. McNamara accompanied Dr. PJ in Dr. PJ was thankful for the kind words update on the patients each day." cage. She asked Dr. McNamara to call the ambulance, sitting in the front seat. and the distraction. They cut off her She is making steady progress with the 911. Because her injury was not life-threaten- CROW T-shirt and an orthopedic surgeon rehabilitation of her hand. Each day she "I was happy I could move my fingers ing, the paramedics turned off the siren came in to look at her wounded wrist. can move her fingers a little bit more. and it was not spurting blood. I was feel- and drove at a moderate speed so that He scheduled surgery immediately. Currently the most difficult part is balanc- ing kind of woozy and shocky more than there would be less jostling inside the vehi- That night, during a three-hour proce- ing the pain in her hand with the nausea pain. I was grateful I still had my arm. I- cle. "The paramedic in the back was very dure, he inserted a plate and two pins. His brought on by the pain medication. kind," said Dr. PJ. "He talked with me to had never been through anything like that primary concern, though, was not so "It'sbeen a forced rest," she said. "I'm before. I lay down and it was a comfort keep me distracted and started the pain much her wrist as the possibility of an meds right away." grateful to be on Sanibei with such beauti- hearing the ambulance siren. Everyone infection - she had multiple puncture ful weather. I'm grateful for my staff. was so compassionate and quick-acting." At the hospital, the first nurse recog- wounds. Great Spirit puts challenges in your path The same police officers returned to nized her as one of the star vets from the Knowing little about the complications for a reason." CROW. Dr. PJ said to them: "The patient cable television show Wildlife of an alligator bite, the surgeon called in In time Dr. PJ will find out how quickly just didn't like his exam." Emergencies on Animal Planet. Again, an infectious disease specialist to assess continued on page 52 .• -I.±.'-LJ February 27 - \lar< li 4 i 27 C 28(EST) 29(EST, l(EST) 2(EST) 3(EST) |4(EST) TIDE CONVERSION ict the amount oi1 lime from the chart to time of the high or low tide at each location i. - - Matlacha Pass +1:447+2:47 (Bascule Bridge) Iona Shores +2:097+2:59 fCaloosahatchee River) | A 1 Cape Coral Bridge +2:16/+3:21 1 (Cafoosahatchee River) Redfish Pass +.06/+.05 (Captiva Island) 46a4 44p M '4a 5 27p 2 39a 6 33p 3 52 8 03D 4 45a 1 48p 2 44p 9 22| 5 26a 1 27p4"02pib22| "559a 1 ?5P454P1V1 920 II n 1 ? n 0? 19 ,. 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Just Eggs Eggtxactly How You Like Em! plants, persuasion watch the glorious return of your plants is better than and your weeds. Always remember that Ecjgtceptional Benedicts # Omelets # force."_ one persons weed may be another per- - The Gardener's sons treasure. Scramblers^ Egg$cetera! Guide to Life Tips for the Tardy Gardener: And Fabulous Lunches Too! [told you that I 1. Think of gardening as a spectator would be back this sport and think of March as sudden- OLT)ES4NIBFI,SHOPPES Lyear with another death overtime. Corner of 'larpon Ba\ ft Periwinkle Way article. I hope all of you had a wonderful 2. Raking — If you didn't get all your holiday season. Our family get together leaves raked last fall now is a good time Beer & tyfar * Take Out # Catering • Hume or Condo was wonderful, lasting the better part of to pile them up and mulch with your Rtttaar&nt Available For Pmale Parties after 4 p.m. two weeks, ending with my birthday cel- mower. This adds nutrients to your soil. ebration. Yeah, another year older but 3. Fertilizing — You've no doubt still feeling great and enjoying life. heard that fall is the only tie to re-seed We are constantly confronted with ris- and fertilize your lawn. Wrong! You can CHRISTINE'S ing prices of some sort or another but fertilize in the spring, too. Just be a little have you noticed, and I am sure you have, vigilant about watering, since you've Jewelry the prices of plants at most any nursery missed out on fall's abundant rains. This are still pretty much a bargain. I recently a good time to use 'weed & feed' to get ^[Design bought a hybrid Crown of Thorns plant, a rid of the weeds in your lawn. But be new variety on the market. It is so beauti- sure to get the one that is correct for ful it takes your breath away, and rare, not your type of grass. For geraniums a > Custom Desim having been seen on the market before good feeding up fish emulsion, for roses that I know of I paid $15 for a fancy a monthly feeding of a good rose food, Florida specimen, now that's a bargain. for palm trees use manganese, for every ; Repair • Appraisals What is interesting is that spring is thing else in your yard a good feeding of already here in this great state of Florida. I 6-6-6 will do the job. Be sure you water 13550 Reflections Pkwy, Suite 2-201 haven't, I will admit, seen the Cherokee all of this fertilizer in well. (Next to Jason's Deli, Cypress Lake Dr) bean on Sanibel blooming, which is the 4. Pruning — Late winter is actually a. first sign of spring here. But this last week continued on page 24 Individuality Becomes... Reality 239-466-4949 I saw wild flowers blooming in Punta Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat 11-5 • Sun Closed The Grog Shop & Captiva Cruises Invite YouEach guest will receive a Vino Grande Burgundy Wine Glass To An International Wine Tasting Cruise by Spiegelau Glasswear Monday, March 15 $10 value Sample nearly 50 different wines from around the world, while you enjoy our beautiful island area waters. Trained staff to pour wine and answer your questions. Great tasting hors 'doeuvres from Baileys General Store catering staff. Fare $30 Sailing from McCarthy's Marina on Captiva Island. Boarding at 4:30 p.m., Sailing from 5 - 7 p.m. v ">»•• ••» Reservations and tickets call 472-5300. Baileys Shopping Center • Next To The Theater • 472-1682 OPI.N MON. - SA W •) \.\\. - 'J P.M , SI NDXi \£K)N - 7 P.M. • W« PlMJOUNT ON G\St 0R01RS The winning Caloosa Team will enter Caloosa Catch The Caloosa Circle of Champions and the Caloosa Sportsman Trophy will be award- And Release ed. he 15th Annual Caloosa Catch & Cash wiU be given in "fun" categories Release, the most prestigious sin- and all competing anglers will receive an gle site flats tournament in Florida, invitation to fish The Caloosa Grand T Championship. There will be a ladies divi- is scheduled for June 3 through 6 at South Seas Resort on Captiva. sion with a required minimum of teams. South Seas Resort will again host all Due to space limitations, the tourna- events. ment field will be limited to 120 teams, no • There will be poolside games and con- Q exceptions. All entries will be time stamped first come, first served. Your paid tests, two breakfasts, three dinners, open entry will guarantee your registration into bars, lunch and drinks provided for boats the tournament and will guarantee and each day. reserve a boat slip. Caloosa Tournament gear will be given There will be $28,000 awarded in - to all entrants. Net proceeds will fund ath- cash and prizes including $17,000 for the letic scholarships at Honda Gulf Coast biggest redfish for a separate entry of University and Redstart. $100 per person, guaranteed by Iguana Last year, teams had to be turned Mia. Tournament fish include snook, red- away; so please, don't delay. For more fish, trout and a daily mystery fish. information or to register, call Ron Riley Trophies will be awarded to three places at 671-9347 or visit in angler and guided divisions. Trophies www.caloosacatchandrelease.com.# will also be awarded to the top three Caloosa Guides. BRAD & COLBI CONGRESS PROPRIETORS AT THE SANIBEL INN OPEN DAILY 4-10 pm CUISINE, Bar Until Midnight CLASS... f|s ?SK m?mm '%:. And some very COOL CATS WE HAVE IT ALL! LIVE JAZZ SEVEN NIGHTS A WEEK Great Food; Great Service Casual Atmosphere & A Large Menu with Way More Than Just Seafood! Breakfast served daily 7:30 to 11:00 am Lunch 11:00 am to 6:00 pm v! Ellington's "Take Five" Beach Bar -=^10" Live Entertainment Tq Dinner served daily 5:00 to 11:00 pm ; Wednesday • Friday • Saturday «2 FOR 1» 4 pm - 7 pm in Lounge DRINKS 937 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island 2499 Periwinkle Way • 472-2323 337-JAZZ (5299) Located in Bailey's Shopping Center JUST O Music Everyday WE PROUDLY BREW STARBUCKS COFFEE 1>|NE WITH THE LOCALS!! TAKE OUT AVAILABLE i -\ 2168Periwinkle Way Sanibel, Florida • 4720606 Outdoor Seating [Call Ahead Seating Available • OPEN 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 24 Guest Speaker At From page 21 Gardening CM Fly Fishing Club good time to prune trees, because the] r. Aaron Adams of the Mote lack of leaves allows you to evaluate i Marine Laboratory will give a pre- tree's shape and to spot any branches | Dsentation at the Sanibel Fly Fishers' that should be eliminated. And count OQ monthly meeting Thursday, March 4. yourself lucky if you didn't prune the Adams' recently published book, The spring-flowing bushes — you want to i Fisherman's Coast, translates his knowl- those back in late spring, after they edge of fisheries science and habitat into flower. CO success for recreational anglers. The 5. Planting — This time of year is Q meeting will take place at excellent for the transplanting of any-1 i 7 p.m. at the new Sanibel-Captiva thing new you wish to add to your garl CO Community Bank on Library Way: den. Remember when you dig the hola The SFF is a dynamic, growing club mix a good handful of fertilizer in with I affiliated with the International Federation the soil and don't plant too deep. Watq of Fly Fishers. The club is open to anglers well and you will enjoy this plant all of all age and ability levels and focuses on year. When you are transplanting fror all types of fly fishing, as well as conserva- one place to another in your garden fcj tion, access and other issues. Guests are low the same instructions. Additional welcome. watering for a few days will be neces- For more information, call Dick White sary. at 472-4829, Norm Zeigler at 395-9442 Glenn Pittard releases a Pine Island Sound redfish Well this should keep you busy the or Glenn Pittard at 481-7362.* rest of the month, and then some! Happy Gardening!^ for upcoming segments and came back to Moran. This will bring national recognition CROW relies exclusively on private CROW Featured CROW in January to film a segment, to CROW and highlight the excellent donations to operate. Birgit Vertesch, which will be approximately 10 minutes in work that is being done by our volunteers director of development for CROW, On Martha length. and staff, in particular, Dr. PJ, in caring explains that the number of patients CROW was one amongst a field of for our native and migratory wildlife." received by CROW continues to incre Stewart Living approximately 30 to 40 possible stories. If you live outside the local area, go to and financial contributions are very imp he Clinic for the Rehabilitation of From that list, 10 features were chosen, www.marthastewart.com to find out the tant. Gifts can be mailedto CROW at Wildlife (CROW) will be featured CROW being one of those 10. time and channel to watch this show and P.O. Box 150; Sanibel, FL 33957. For| on ABC's Martha Stewart Living, "It was exciting to have the film crew episode. It will be nationwide, March 2, • more information about CROW, call T 395-5358 or 472-3644.* March 2 at noon. visiting CROW and we're looking forward but different stations show it at various The film crew was on Sanibel in to watching their work on television times. Click on TV programs, then station December to scout possible feature stories March 2." says board president, Ann guide, and local listings. ENJOY YOURSELF. HaPPY Hour Menu P 300 - 6:00 pm 'BAR SEATING ONLY J V2 Rack BBQBabY Back Ribs $8 Crab Cakes with SpicyRemoulade $9 HOMEMADE ICE-CREAM V2 Dozen Oysters Florentine $9 Spicy Florida Seafood Gumbo $6 "Addiction Specialists Since 1980" Still Making Sanibel & Captiva's Best & Only Homemade Ice-Cream th Wa^bi Vinaigrette Made Right Here On Sanibel! Seared Tuna wi $7 . NOW OFFERING . [NQWOFFERpG LO-CARB ICE-CREAM i MBUIOUSS^OKEY - H served with (A 3 grains per sening fOOMlN HOMEMADE. •; Great for Lo-Carb Diets! - ' '•:; CANDIES •••-•• & CAFE 1551 Periwinkle Way I 472-7242 472-6566 • Open Noon-9pm Daily Lunch 11-3 I Happy Hour 3-6 I Dinner 5->9:30 362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida 33957 Dinner reservations suggested. senseless automobile accident (the result kne^s,' sawgrass, and mangrove roots Southwest Florida of a drunk driver), he would rise before of the wetlands. dawn and retreat into the swamp to Butcher has recently been honored by Fishing search for a way to deal with his grief. the state of Florida with the highest award by Captain Alan Hedstrom After four months in which he used the that can be given to a private citizen: The lens of his camera as a means of an Artists Hall of Fame Award for his photo- t's been another great week of fishing. intensely personal search, he emerged as graphic excellence. He has been chosen As the weather improves and the an incredibly sensitive artist — one who Person of the Week on the ABC Peter Itemps go up, the water temps rise as is able to capture the soul of the land- Jennings Evening News. Despite his well. With the warmer water temps, the scapes that he renders in exquisite pho- national reputation, his primary goal is still snook are starting to come out of their tographs. to educate the people of Florida about the winter doldrums and become more Butcher uses large-format film to cap- incredible beauty of their state. active. We have been getting small ture the transcendent, natural beauty of His show in Phillips Gallery will run snook all winter back in the tide creeks Florida's rapidly disappearing landscape, through March 31. The gallery is open and way back in the shallow mangroves, particularly the Everglades and Big from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through where the water warms during the day. Cypress regions. He uses 8" x 10", Saturday. The opening reception is on However, this week, keeper snook have 11" x 14", and 12" x 20" view cameras, Saturday, March 6, from 6:30 to 7:30 been Up on the bars and flats and every which enable him to achieve the elaborate p.m.. Additionally, for those who would day we have enjoyed at least one snook, detail and textures that distinguish his like to get to know more about Butcher's 26 inches or larger. work. work, there will be a special slide show Redfish are also very plentiful. Many His underlying goal is to use photogra- and seminar with a question and answer Stephanie See with Hailey See and Chester days we are getting 20 to 30 redfish, most phy to save nature's places of spiritual period personally hosted by Butcher on the dog just under the 18-inch slot, yet every day sanctuary for future generations. One Thursday, March 11, in Schein Hall from H someone on board will get a keeper red writer noted that "Each of his photos is a 2 to 4 p.m.. Tickets are $5. A her friends at the Island Sun wish for dinner. Like the snook, the reds have wilderness trip" — a result of the artist For additional information regarding Stephanie See a very Happy been in the creeks and mangroves, pri- having spent — quite literally — untold the Butcher show and BIG ARTS events drthday, Wednesday. March 3.* marily, but some are moving out onto the hours in hip boots amid the cypress and workshops, call 395-0900* bars. The piers on the beach have been holding some monster reds, all over the slot limit, but if you want a great fight, give •••* them a try. Serving Dinner 7. Days JEAN LE BOEUF Sea trout are providing a great deal of FT. MYERS NEWS PRESS Z'W"" lf ** 5:30 - 10pm sport as well. They are fun to catch and Piano Bar • Private Parties "* ": • .$!=Jyp 2761 West Gulf Drive great eating fish. We have found them all Ample Parking over. The grass and sand pot holes are Adjacent to Nutmeg Village always good spots as well as at the passes. Sanibel -472-1141 We have been fishing mainly in the back mangroves and tide creeks and the trout u'w\v.RivieraOfSanibel.com are there. One woman from Minnesota caught a 27-inch trout on Monday, which weighed just over five pounds. What a great catch! Sheepshead, the black and white striped porgy, have been very active. They are nearing their spawning time and are on the feed. We get many smaller sheep, but every day there are some very nice sheep on the boat. Many in the 13-to 18- inch range, however, the largest I've seen caught was 24 inches long and weighed 12 pounds, a very nice fish by any stan- dard. I know a number of people who don't keep sheepshead for a variety of reasons,' most saying they are too hard to clean. Well, to me, they clean just like any Italian Cuisine & Mediterranean Specialties fish and I find them well worth the effort. Sheepshead are delicious fried or on the grill and if you haven't tried them, you Come and experience don't know what you are missing. Look for .them in your favorite seafood shop or ra taste of the 'Sweet Life." restaurant, typically sold as "Gulf snap- per." I'm ready to hit the water again. Taste Of World Cuisine Remember, you can work anytime, but you can only fish when the opportunity presents itself. Remember, too, if you aren't catching fish on your next trip, hire . a guide.$ Photographer Opens On Sanibel IG ARTS is delighted to announce Ou.n' /Jnr ri/n/ncj the opening of Clyde Butcher: jii*nf fi;g'!i(i ;n i/:i* BMaster Photographer on March 4 /'.MUD fidf <)iui / nijuqc Do/cc ifoUe. in Phillips Gallery. Butcher, who is called the Ansel frca! _vou7WJ/ lo a AnmrAc rfis/i /ran onuwid iflc Adams of the Everglades, is a phenome- uor/d u/i//c you dine in the ucndv tosmopulilan ;jfmi>s|)Jifi,v. nally talented artist — one whose career was bom out of personal anguish. After Open dally for Kimer 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. lounge and Eoteriainmcnt until 12:30 a.m. • All major credit cards accepted - Spawliang in private parties his sixteen-year-old son Ted was killed in a Reservations recommended«1244 Periwinkle WJ> • 472-5555 • wwt.DokeVitdOfSaiiibcl.cpm I The Simple Language Of Orchids Get Involved ° How To Kill An Orchid With FISH r CM by Dr. Faye Laurent Granberry, Sanibel orchid hobbyist olunteers who care about their t is easy to kill an nized world authority on orchids and every orchid. neighbors and their community orchid if you use winner of the most orchid awards in I grow hundreds of orchids on Vare needed' on Sanibel to ensure [incorrect watering America, spoke before the Sanibel- Sanibel. I do not Own a misting contain- the successful operation of Friends in II Service Here (FISH). A non-denomina- methods. Think about Captiva Orchid Society. And presented er, nor do I plan to buy one, as I do not orchids growing in the this lecture, in part: "Water is the first mist plants, nor do I know any serious tional, non-profit organization that fol- wild. Their roots are factor to discuss in the care of orchids. orchid grower that uses that method. lows a pattern set by other FISH groups exposed to the ele- The main thing to remember is to water Remember the water is for the roots not throughout the country, FISH provides a ments receiving water, all sides, water from the bottom, since the foliage. I learned about watering wide range of non-professional, people- drying out, with the that is the only way to water thoroughly orchids, the hard way, killing plants by friendly assistance to those who need it. process constantly to get the plant wetter faster. Watering incorrect watering methods. FISH services, which are available to repeated. from the bottom to the top waters more Albert P. Hollirigsworth, Growing Sanibel and Captiva residents and visitors, Orchids' roots, not efficiently. Twice watering will remove Orchids is Fun, in August 2000, the include the following: their leaves, need the . salts from the plants since the first time 17th Edition printed, remarks, "Let us *Loaning wheelchairs, canes, walkers greatest moisture. the water only dissolves the salts, which remind ourselves that orchids are killed and other healthcare equipment Knowing this, it is easy to understand remain around the plant and will re-crys- by over-watering, never by an occasional *Meal delivery to those house-bound and remember to water from the bot- tallize. lack of water." patients, non-drivers, and anyone recover- tom, all sides, until the water runs out of Air movement is the next factor as On another note, the Sanibel Master ing from surgery, and accident or loss of the container. Then repeat the process the plant needs fresh air moving day and Gardeners will present a garden tour at spouse again. Allow the plant to become dry — night. This type of air is needed, espe- the Sanibel Moorings, Middle Gulf Drive, Transportation to appointments at check the top area of the potting mix. cially at night, as important chemical on Tuesday, March 2, 10 a.m., free, medical facilities, both on and off island Also, insert a pencil into the mix to processes occur at night and the plants open to the public. A Dutch treat lunch . "Visitation to provide companionship check the level of water contained in the require fresh, moving air to fuel the at noon will honor Kaye Cude. and encouragement potting mix. Orchids grown outside, at processes. Water all plants before noon Reservations required before February "Health referrals and help with medical times, receive too much water by rain- time so the plant can dry out before 27. Please call Faye at 472-6940.* record-keeping fall. It is important to kept the potting dark. Learn the needs of different Dr. Granberry is president of the *Assistance for coping with the illness mix in good condition so the roots can orchids as to their watering require- Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society. She is or loss of a loved one through Caregivers breathe and the mix can dry out ments. Example: Vandas need water a well-known orchid hobbyist, lecturer, Support Group between watering. Over the years I have every day, as they grow without any pot- writer and a Master Gardener. She There are many ways to volunteer, and learned to use less and less potting mix. ting'mix, with their roots fully exposed. holds a BS degree in horticulture and to give as much or as little time as you This process provides the orchid roots a Water only the roots! Phalaenopsis: graduate degrees in psychology. want. Please join in being good neighbors. greater chance of good air circulation, water around the sides of the pot, never You'll be glad you did. Contact FISH of suitable drainage and reduces the possi- . on the foliage, no water in the center of Sanibel at P.O. Box 854, Sanibel, FL, bility of too much water. the plant, dry out between watering as 33957 or call 472-0404.* Bill Thorns, orchid grower, recog- they will rot. No fixed rule applies to S^nerg^ Productions of Sanibel Andrew M. j^urtz., •Producing Artistic Director This is Your Last chance! Prime Beef Don't miss Neil Simon's Musital Cornell Fresh Fish re- Flawing Our Song Old Wine NIBEL flafing through February A. musical written bj Neil "Simon, and f>u Know what that means - laughs galore! Music b^ Marvin Hamlisth. lyrics Carole fes-fer Sager. STEAKHOUS PRIME STEAKS • CHOPS • SEAFOOD ?erivdnfcle Playhouse 2.2.00 PeriwnKle V4a>| Sanibel Island miceis $25 23 In addition to the tournament there will - '.\: :>."O \' iV.v'i \W\ OMV e a raffle and silent auction so that all the ion-players" can get in on the action Iso. 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For 3r Back Fond CM tickets, stop by the box office or call Memories 278-4422. You'll be glad you did.* by Di Saggau CD oger's and Hammerstein's glorious Bird Outings musical Carousel is playing _ .through April 11, at the Broadway he Sanibel-Captiva Audubon w Palm Dinner Theatre. This popular Society's bird outing on Saturday, 2 musical is especially endearing to me TFebruary 28 will be at the Bailey r-"- •-.-•**) PIZZA • PASTA RIBS • SUBS of Sanibel WINGS Dine In or Carry Out 11 am. to 10 p.m. Free Delivery to ALL of Sanibel!!! 5-10 p.m. Our Goal is Friendly Service & Consistently Good Food! 2440 Palm Ridge Road, in Pelican Place • All major credit cards accepted CARTE Ii SPECIAL!!! BUY 1 PIZZA • || Large Pizza ..' r* • '• m 03 JO > WELCOME K> |+O OTTERVfLLE O Sanibel Cares art committee members and artists Pumfey Silverglide, Marianne Ravenna, Julie Smith, and Myra Roberts (standing) pose with works that will go on the auction block at the Fourth Annual Island Celebration of the Arts on April 3. or lln- first time this war. Sanibel Cares conducted a juried election for the art auction it will hold April 3. to benefit The Children's Hospital of Southwest FHorida at HealthPark. The group's art sub-committee, headed by Julie Smith, selected more than 70 pieces by 68 artists in all genres, including paintings, fine art prints, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, glass, furniture, and more. Values range from $30 to more than $20,000. "The juried selection proved a great success," says Smith. "This year's auction promises to be the best yet. We have an exceptional array of original art." The Sanibel group raises funds through private and corporate sponsorships and its annual gala Island Celebration of the Arts auction. Goals for 2004's fourth annual event are a $38,393 state-of-the-art incubator for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a $437,000 five-bed Children's Observation Unit. Tickets to the event are $150 each and available by calling event co-chair Heidi Marinello at 472-1540.# VOTED BEST "TO GO" RESTAURANT NOWjOFFEMNG PUZAI You Love our Dogs.,.t YoutLove our Pizza! Fresh Dough, Hand Tossed Pizza SAVE $2 ON PURCHASE OF LARGE PIZZA 6 p.m. til close. With this ad. Exp. 3/15/04 1528 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel • 472-8686 30 Commissioned to promote a newly devel- playing the harp. Since there Harpo Marx oped double action pedal harp, the harp weren't any harp teachers in used in this performance is being loaned his town, he not only had to Harp Featured by Mr. Dickie Fleisher and comes from teach himself to play the r the estate of Harpo Marx, the late comic instrument, but he also had CM he Ying Quartet, resident artists at Harvard and Eastman School of artist who was silent except through his to guess how to tune the Music, bring their extraordinary music. harp. T Born November 23, 1888, Harpo One day, Harpo was CD talent to the Sanibel Music Festival LJJ Saturday, March 6,, when they open the Marx started playing the harp in his early involved in a train accident 18th Season of the Festival at the teens. His grandmother was a yodeling and the harp case was z Sanibel Congregational Church at 8 harpist in Europe using a non-pedal harp smashed. The harp remained CO p.m. similar to a Celtic, troubadour or Irish undamaged, but, thinking Q Joining the Yings to perform Ravel's harp. Harpo was not good at singing or quickly, Harpo threw the Introduction and Allegro for harp, clar- dancing in the early vaudeville shows with instrument onto the tracks, I inet, and string quartet will be artists his brothers, but felt comfortable with the enabling him to collect the CO Hye-Sung Choe, flute; Jun Qian, clarinet; harp. His-mother, Minnie, called an uncle insurance money to buy a and Katie Buckley on the harp. This work in Chicago and asked him to find Harpo a new one. The harp, a gold might have been lost forever when Ravel, cheap harp. Harpo didn't know which style 23 serial #3378, was in a rush to go off on a Rhine cruise, left shoulder to put the harp on, so he went to purchased by Harpo in . the score at a haberdashery in Paris. a dime store and found a picture of a girl February 1930. It was made by Lyon and Healy of Chicago, still considered the finest harp makers around. The Marx Brothers first two movies didn't feature any harp solos, but their third, Monkey Business, released in 1931, featured this harp. Harpo Marx Sanibcl'i It was also featured in A Night at the Opera, The Big Store, and its 18th season, presents world renowned A Mght in Casablanca. artists during the month of March at the B*tf Happy Hour Congregational church on Sanibel Island. Tickets to the Ying concert may be purchased for $25 each by mail or phone Incorporated in 1987 as a not-for-profit Z for I Drinks by contacting the Sanibel Music Festival, organization, its mission is to present clas- P.O. Box 1623, Sanibel, Fl 33957-1623 sical music of the highest standard at Coll & Well Liquor, Draft & Bottle Beer, or by calling 336-7999. Tickets are avail- affordable prices and to promote the Select House wne able at Bailey's store and Macintosh careers of young artists through perfor- Bookshop on Sanibel, payable by check. mance opportunities.^ HflPPV ApPI *4«9S The Sanibel Music Festival, celebrating tane Encrusted Ahi Tuna, Oisw Fried CalGmari, CMQed Casters, Steamed Smimp, Beer Battered Mozzarella, Snow QQD Legs, Chicken Wings 4 • 7 ».m. NKMf A Great Place To Be Stranded Iwl* *J9*##^*"#I Open til 11 pm for SIGNING . If it Swim in Horida Friday, February 27,12:30 - 2 p.m. Waters, We Serve It Cadillac Beach by Tim Dorsey Serge Storms, the wacky hero of Tim Dorsey's hilarious Sunshine State novels, is back! 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Two Speakers The evening of Talking Heads con- Free Times, James Damico: Stage Has sists of two pieces, each focusing on a It's becoming monotonous to say, but Scheduled For unique character. These vignettes are not fascinating to watch: Dorothy and Reuben o Struck Gold simply funny, but they are brilliantly con- Silver just keep getting better as they Judges Program CO IG ARTS On Stage has struck gold structed. In the first piece, A Chip in the Energizer bunny-hop along into a sixth Sugar, Graham an aging bachelor is fran- decade as local theater eminences. In their he Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club and this season with the Islands' enthu- The Bailey-Matthews Shell siastic reception to its series of tically attached to his neurotic mother who current project, Alan Bennett's Talking B has just rediscovered an old boyfriend and Heads, the, couple interchanges acting TMuseum will host the Seventh one- and twoTperson productions. Now, Annual Judges Program at 7:30 p.m. on BIG ARTS On Stage is going platinum is planning to leave. In Bed Among the and directing assignments in a pair of Lentils, Susan, the repressed, alcoholic, impeccably delineated monologues that Thursday, March 4, at the Shell with the fabulous acting duo of Dorothy Museum. This event caps the opening and Reuben Silver in Talking Heads by wife of the local vicar, finds temporary emerge as miniature tours-de-forces of refuge in the arms of an Indian grocer, naturelThe pair's direction of each other day of the Shell Club's annual Shell Allen Bennett. First performed in Show at the Sanibel Community House. Cleveland, Ohio, this show received rave Dorothy and Rueben Silver are an illus- is as indivisible as their performing. But, what finally astounds is this unique cou- Two speakers are scheduled for the reviews and played before sold out audi- trious acting team who are often com- Judges Program. Dr. Henry Chaney, ences. Members of BIG ARTS On Stage pared with Lynn Fontaine and Alfred ple's enduring artistic and personal com- mitmeht, enthusiasm, dynamism and pur- director of collections and research at the committee were in one of those audi- Lunt. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History ences and immediately secured the pro- Silvers perform across the country, suit of excellence after a life time in the theater." Hi Yo, Silvers! in Santa Barbara, California, will give a duction for their first season. Talking London, Russia and Israel. They have talk titled, On the Trail of Volutes. Heads will be at BIG ARTS, Schein enjoyed highly successful careers bf lead- Th& Scene, Christine Howey: ing roles as well as directing assignments Dr. Jerry Harasewych, curator of mol- Hall, Sunday, March 7 at 8 p.m. "Clfearly, the faces of the Silvers should lusks at the Smithsonian Institution, will Talking Heads is a hilarious, laugh-a- in a wide range of plays. Prior to launch- be federally protected as historical sites; ing their free-lance acting careers, Dr. give lecture on Shells from the Dark and minute set of one act plays by one of they afe so expressive and wondrous... Cold - An Overview of Atlantic England's most famous playwrights. Alan Silver served as artistic director of the Dorothy Silver's monologue is a work of renowned, interracial, Karamu Theatre Mollusks. His current research specialties Bennett's award winning series of solo rare expertise, at once superbly controlled include systematics and molecular biology pieces is a classic of contemporary drama, and head of Cleveland State University and spontaneous. In fact, there are only Theatre. Dorothy Silver served as resident of marine bathyal and abyssal mollusks, universally hailed for its combination of two kinds of people who should see her worldwide. guest director of Karamu Theatre, as well remarlable performance: anyone who has razor-sharp wit and deeply felt humanity. Drs. Chaney and Harasewych are sci- "This material is really enjoyed by as artistic director of Theatre and Cultural ever wanted to act — and everybody x Arts. else." entific judges at the 2004 Shell Show, American audiences," say the Silvers, which runs from March 4 through 6. "They roar with laughter." Here is a taste of the rave reviews gar- Tickets for Talking Heads are $25. The Judges Program is open to the Bennett has been a household name in nered in Dorothy and Reuben Silvers' tri- For more information or to purchase tick- public and there is no charge. Light British theatre ever since he co-authored umphant run of Talking Heads- ers, call BIG ARTS at 395-0900; or visit refreshments will be served. and starred in the satirical review, Beyond Cleveland Plain Dealer, Tony Brown: the office between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is The Fringe, with Dudley Moore, Peter "Nothing slips by those Silvers' in this Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to located at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road on Cooke and Jonathan Miller in 1960 at the . lesson on English Repression... You can 1 p.mj, Saturday. Sanibel Island. For further information Edinburgh Festival. Bennett's career has get an all-in-one lesson on how to do the- about the meeting, call the Shell Museum displayed great diversity and solid achieve- atre right- writing, acting and directing... at 395-2233 or 888-679-6450.* Clearly there Is some higher power out sponsored by: BOB & ANNE PINDAR A salute to one of America's most gifted composers. Featuring the I 1111 < ill Ml ( iClsllWHf Mill I) " A '• •" H.illi.ll.: I! M.inn I'rilniiinnu \l hi I.ill An untiuinpiiblc .KV" /•is •tri!!«l/f>H rime* 321 EVENING DELIVERY DRIVERS WANTED! • EVENING DELIVERY DRIVERS WANTED! Sanibel Music Festival International Piano Competition in Kiev, Ukraine, and as a recipient of the Taste Taste Of' PianoFest With Associated Board International of the Islands- The Islands Scholarship at the Royal Academy of Best Pasta • Best Pizza Sil 2002 1995 - 2002 Bryan Wallick Music in London, where he finished his post graduate residence in 2003 under the tutelage of Christopher Elton. He was J OfSanibel selected from more than 150 applicants CO world wide for this two-year fellowship. LU Subs • Salads • Wings • Ribs • Gourmet Pizza of the Week Wallick's September 2003 debut at ITALIAN DINNERS • $5.00 - $?.25M*&M«Gt*BKif London's Wigmore Hall was a sold-out performance. Q yPIZZADOUGH, The diversified repertoire Wallick will SPECIALS perform includes Sonata No. 1 by Buy Any Large 16" Australian composer Carl Vine, who f $2 OFF 2 Topping Pizza & Get wrote theme music for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics; the BactyBusoniChaconne in ANY LARGE 2 imCOME FREE D Major, Mozart Sonata in D Major, ^yAj Largel6"2ToppiigPii Ravel's Mirroirs, and the Liszt/Horowitz PIZZA V Hungarian Rhapsody No.2. &Cet2-Pina of Equal Value Wallick has performed solo recitals at the Chateau Differdange in Luxembourg, 1/2 PRICE! the Phoenix Steinway Society Series, the Midday Music Series at Trinity, the 2496 PALM RIDGE RD. • 472-1023 OR 472-3010 International Institute for Young Musicians 11 am -11 pm • Open 7 days • Free Delivery and the 1999 Sanibel Music Festival. In EVENING DELIVERY DRIVERS WANTED! • EVENING DELIVERY DRIVERS WANTED! March 2002 he played two solo perfor- mances at Ledreborg Palace in Denmark for HRH Princess Marie Gabrielle Luxembourg, Countess Marie Holstein- SANIBEL ISLANDS ryan Wallick, a two-year recipient Ledreborg and HRH Prince Philip of a Sanibel Music Festival Young Bourbon de Parme and their guests. MOST CREATIVE Artist Scholarship, is the first of B Tickets to the concert may be pur- DINING EXPERIENCE three exceptional artists appearing in PianoFest, a festival within the Sanibel . chased for $25 each by mail or phone by WATCH FOR LIVE MUSIC Music Festival. He will perform Tuesday, contacting the Sanibel Music Festival, March 9, at the Sanibel Congregational P.O. Box 1623, Sanibel Fl, 33957-1623 Starting February 5 Church at 8 p.m. or by calling 336-7999. Tickets payable by check are available at Bailey's and Featuring Fresh Seafood, In his twenties, Wallick already has cre- Macintosh Bookshop on Sanibel. Checks ated an impressive career path as a Gold only. 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Cards Accepted The Sanibel Music Festival, celebrating 133 18th season, presents world renowned tists during the month of March at the Dngregational Church on Sanibel Island, corporated in 1987 as a not-for-profit CO ganization, its mission is to present clas- :al music of the highest standard at fordable prices and to promote the 4, reers of young artists through perfor- m TO ance opportunities & X) azz Alliance "oncert 8 Teadlining the next outdoor g """I evening jazz concert Saturday X February 28 on the great lawn of e Alliance for the Arts campus are the elodic and lyrical sounds of world- iss, celebrated saxophonist Paul awards and his backup band, jrrently on a two-year tour with 'N Paul Howards mch singer Justin Timberlake after a able, bottom-rung price. nilar stint with the full group, Howards The concert will be held on Saturday, considered an extraordinary talent and February 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. Free is played with Britney Spears, parking opens at 5:30 p.m. 3rosmith, Gloria Estafan, the Advance tickets are $12.50 to $15. ickstreet Boys, and jazz greats such as $20 at the gate. The concert will be held sorge Benson, Aaron Neville, on the outdoor amphitheatre and campus anhattan Transfer, Spyro Gyra, etc. lawn of the Alliance for the Arts, 10091 B'S released 4 CD's — most recently McGregor Boulevard, at Colonial. egance & Decadence — and he's 939-2787 or www.artinlee.org.* me scores of national concerts, ads id commercials, TV spots, and special ojects for Disney, StarQuest and illagher. His Jazz Alliance concert Our E-Mail address is >pearance brings a top-drawer musical irformer to Lee County at an afford- [email protected] ISLAND, SERVING LUNCH & DINNER 11AM TO 1AM Join Us Tor Island Dining With A Ttfff «*F Caribbean Hair Randy; Wayne White Great Libations Anead Denting Avaiiaoi^ N5A* NHL* NCAA \6 TVs and the Island's Largest Screen Tirlc BUNGALOW'S SACK! 0 p.rru to I a.m. ,. . Servin1g Fbofdo & Drinkf: j DJ 5uboa - Wednesdays Jj •*.* blues Water - Saturdays Located deep in the heart of downtown Captiva, directly on the Gulf where the sun sets nightly. The Trouble starters - Sundays Open All Day For Beer k Wine • Closed Sundays • Lunch 11:00 • 2:30 • Dinner 5 - 9:00 • Credit Cards Accepted 472-3434 • A Smoke-Free Restaurant Pool "Tables • Darts Featuring the fun and music of the River Rats Every Monday 5 p.m. till the middle of March 575 Rabbit Road • : 34 Lawrence J. Korb: The FORUM'S Final I Speaker QO LU he FORUM at BIG ARTS com- pletes its hugely successful season Tthis Sunday, February 29 at 7:30 with a presentation by Lawrence J. Korb. I This Week at BIG ARTS! Dr. Korb will address the many issues of .national security as he speaks on • Saturday, February 28, 8:00 PM "National Security in an Age of Terrorists, BIG ARTS On Stage presents the indomitable, Tyrants and Weapons of Mass Will Stutts as Tullulah Bankhead in TALLULAH!, Destruction." Recognized as one of our country's $30. Sponsored by Benchmark General Contractors, foremost experts on national security, Dr. Lawrence J. Korb Inc. and Congress Jewelers. Korb served as assistant secretary of defense from 1981 through 1985, where Throughout his years of teaching and • Sunday, February 29,7:30 PM will Stutts he was directly responsible for the readi- public service, he has written 20 books ness of the armed forces. He was a direc- and over 100 articles on national security | The FORUM welcomes the final speaker in the Distinguished tor at the Brookings Institute from 1988 issues. Scholars lecture series, Lawrence J. Korb, foremost expert on to 1998 and was a senior fellow in the The FORUM at BIG ARTS endeavors | issues of national security in the U.S., $20. Foreign Policy Studies Program. He has to bring the finest in distinguished schola also served as dean of the Graduate to our islands. The thoughtful, learned Sponsored by Northern Trust. School of Public and International Affairs expertise and insights of these carefully at the University of Pittsburgh and has chosen speakers are meant to challenge • Monday, March 1,7:00 PM taught at Georgetown University, the thinking, help hone perceptions and The Film Society screens "Winged Migration" award-winning University of Indiana and University of broaden the understanding of their island I listeners. Support for this year's program f documentary on bird migration with unforgettable aerial Southern California. Currently, he is Lawrence J. Korb senior fellow at the Center for American has been phenomenal, with many schol- tracking shots, BIG ARTS Schein Hall, $5. Progress and a senior advisor to the ars speaking to sold out audiences. "~ Center for Defense Information. Prior to FORUM is generously supported by; • Tuesday, March 2,7:30 PM joining the center, he was vice president sponsor, Northern Trust as well as by Island Writers Read - BIG ARTS Island Writers Group reads some of their and director of National Security Studies Chico's and The Sanibel-Captiva Trust Company.^ specially selected, recent works, $3. at the Council on Foreign Relations. • Wednesday, March 3,3:00 PM Film Society's "Academy Awards Nomination" series shows "21 Grams," Island Cinema, tickets available at BIG ARTS, $5. CLOSE-OUT SALE • ORIGINAL FINE ART • Thursday, March 4,1:00 PM Add distinction to your home & of Well-known artist must sell paintings. Clyde Butcher: Master Photographer opens in the Phillips Shop early for best selections. Gallery until March 31. No Charge. Open 1-4 PM Take several paintings on approval Monday thru Saturday. Sponsored by Sanibel Captiva Clyde Butcher Many styles, subjects and sizes Community Bank and Barrier Island Title Services. From 8-10" to 8-12 feet customized. • Thursday, March 4, 8:00 PM Call artist any time to see paintings BIG ARTS Great Performers are thrilled to host the Phone 239-470-6448 and ask for Charles Vavrina • www.alaurelart.com famous, The Dukes of Dixieland, very limited tickets, $30. Sponsored by The Westwindlnn. I f NO LOW Dukes of Dixieland CARE SPECIAL VISITING ARTISTS WORKSHOPS IN I CARE MARCH!!! Call now to reserve! • No Mistakes Water Media-Cathy Taylor, March 5,6,& 7, $130. - • Acrylics Gale Bennett- March 18 &19, $200. • Bird t. BurtciMyCijidcns • Learning to Work in 3 Dimensions-Ralph Greenhow, March 22 thru 26, $160 + clay. NLW & Rt Designed Weekly workshops available in: Acrylics, Clay & Sculpture, Furniture Painting, Glass Fusing, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, Life Drawing, 'No Mistakes" Watermedia, Nature Printing, Oils Print landscapes Making, Pastels, Watercolors, Dance (adults & children), French, Italian, Spanish, Writing, , • Imuior & Ktuior Poetry, Photography, Jazz History, Book Discussions, Current Events Discussions, Yoga, The BIG ARTS Community Chorus and The Sanibel Band. ' Native Horticulture • Concept To Completion Call BIG ARTS 395-0900 for tickets and information BIG ARTS 900 Dunlop Road • Sanibel, FL 33957 o bunt {or si! the orts 472-1286 There's A CO Murderer At I D Theatre en Conspiracy CD heatre Conspirarv lid-, di'i kk-d i-.- take a "stab" at Tnext production. 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Fort Myers (23!)) 1K9-1221 x the 12 new Angels of the Arts Awards Year: Gale Bennett, Ernest Cantu, Tracy Sixteen nominees for Arts Volunteer of Angels Of being announced Sunday, March 7, at Cullimore, Russ En/in, Atiba Kojo, the Year-. Jennifer Benton, Aida the 5 to 8 p.m. Champagne reception Norman Love, Leoma Lovegrove, Doug Bukovica, Jan Egeland, Kat Epple, John The Arts Awards' and awards ceremony at Broadway MacGregor, Mel Meo, Reiko Niiya, Helen Friedman, Shareen Groce, Bruce Tyler Palm. Pierce, Jim Sprankle, and Lauren Drexler • Hall, Dr. Gen McArdle, Maurice Oshry, Nominees Tickets to attend the event will be avail- Taylor. Bill & Layerne Phillips, Natalie Pillion, Dr. able for sale to the general public starting Seven nominees for New Artist of the David Robinson, Carol Rosenberg, Scott Named this Monday, February 23. Anyone wish- Year: Dr. Horace B. Dansby, Sandy Siler, Judy Smith, and Judy Wilson. ing to attend this historic, first-time-ever DeGraff, Stephen Gray-Blancett, Marcus Thirteen nominees for Arts event — planned to become an annual A Jansen, Victor Lagaretta, James Milne, Organization Leader of the Year: Robert event in the future — and wishing to be and Ellen Sheppard. Cacioppo, Claudia Goode, Sharon Hill, CO part in the gala reception and awards cer- Six nominees-for Arts Benefactor- Debbie La Gorce, Sharon McAllister, a emony festivities can confirm their Patron of the Year: Betty and Frank Carol McLaughlin, Paul Nadler, Morgan advance reservations at $25 per person Bireley, Dr. and Mrs. John Fenning, T. Paine, Laverne Phillips, Will Prather, z or $200 for a table of eight by calling Barbara B. Mann, Michael Peceri, Richard Louise Senneff, Bill Taylor and Thomas 939-2787. Prescott, and Barbara (J. Howard) Wood. Uhler. Overall, the committee received 184 Three nominees for Arts Public Official Both Prather and Senneff, greatly nomination forms from members of the of the Year: Porter Goss, Jim Humphrey, involved with the Alliance for the Arts, a -JIIRI public. and Bob Janes. sponsoring organization, though appreci- Since many individuals were named Three nominees for Arts Broadcaster ating the honor of their personal nomina- more than once, some as many as eight of the Year: Dr. Kathleen Davey, Amy tions, request that their names be kindly times, compilation of all the nomination Tardif, and Craig Wolf. withdrawn from consideration this year, forms received resulted in 98 local per- Three nominees for Arts Writer of ihe leaving 11 nominees in this category. sons being designated as official nomi- Year: Maureen Bashaw, Drew SterwaU, Four nominees for the one additional Angefs of the Arts Logo, designed by Fort and Marsha Wagner. category determaied by the public nomi- Myers Artist, Danny Gonsatves nees. Each of these 98 nominated individ- uals is eligible to receive one of the twelve Nineteen nominees for Arts nations process, Arts Publication of the Angels Awards being presented on March Year: he First Year Organizing Instructor/Teacher of the Year: Anne 7. The Angels are being presented to Byers Bennett, Mark Casteflano, Joseph • Manfred and Use Behr {Florida Committee of the March 7 Angels honor and celebrate the often overlooked of the Arts Awards Ceremony at Caulkins, Carolyn Gora, Jay Harward, Journal), Andrew Elias {R Myers & T or "taken for granted" contributions all Elaine Hayes, Suzi Hosfeld, Sandy Lantz, Southwest Florida Magazine), llene the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre local artists, benefactors, contributors, (consisting of Louise Senneff, Lee Luci Macherowski, Helen Niedung, Doug Safron (Mainsail Video), and Greg Welch patrons and supporters of the arts make Renfroe, Ava Roeder, Melinda Roy, {Aesthetx). County Alliance for the Arts; Susan to enhance the quality of life in Lee Bridges, Art League of Bonita Springs; Robin Dawn Ryan, Gina Sabiston, Joy Welch has proposed that, henceforth, County. The nominees in each of the Schein, Tim Smith, Diane Stewart, and all future issues of. Aesthetx will accent the | Liz Fowler, BIG ARTS; Cher Bell, Cape twelve Angels Awards categories are: Coral Arts Studio; and Bonnie Vanessa Stacker. names of every Angels of the Arts Grossmann, In the Name of the Artist, Five nominees for Artist - Lifetime' Six nominees for Art Gallery of the Nominee and Winner with Angels of the Fort Myers) announces a list of 98 Lee Achievement: Dorothy Causey, Nina Year: Art House, Arts for ACT Gallery, Arts logo icon whenever they are men- County artists and supporters of the arts Conner, Ikki Matsumoto, Darryl Pottorf, Crossed Palms Gallery, FGCU Art tioned in his magazine's articles. certified as official nominees for one of and Robert Rauschenberg. Gallery, Sanibel Gallery, and Tower On Friday, February 20, the First Year Thirteen nominees for Artist of the Gallery. 'j-"JlfU\iV? Of WORK... : Like you don't need the money. • »• i . •/.; ••fit* • i Jtortut LOVE... Like you've never been hurt. DANCE... Like no one is watching. EAT FISH... But only at THE TIMBERS! j ffieamre (Exhibit &Qfltes * the See the 400-year~oki sunken RESmURANT a FISH MARKET SEAFOOD • SPORTS • SPIRITS treasure of the A tocha 25 Years of Fresh Fish Awr-c :tic gokt doubloons, emeralds, & LUNCH on Sanibel Island! silver pieces-of-eight for sale MON. - SAT. - OPEN 11:30 AM Fish Market Open at 11a.m. (2p.m. on Sunday) Restaurant Open 5:00 - 9:30p.nu 7days 23S3 Periwinkle Way (behind Winds] 472-3128 703 Tarpon Bay Road (across from the Post Office) 239-395-3473 Happy Hour in the Raw Open 10 am-6 pm 4:30-6 PM DAILY Mon - Sal Oysters • Shrimp* Clams Organizing Committee and an addi- 37 jnal panel of prominent local arts repre- Don't Miss They're r~ 100" OR 200' ON THE <;i LF! CO :ntatives will analyze the personal infor- 1 lation forms returned by each of the 98 Ploying Our Song I- !i- ••] ]•• i ..!!;.' i' i- • u -' JIJ • W . f HI •I Dminees and follow a secret balloting Dr. with only 6 Gulf front parcels! Two side a ynergy Productions, is in the final by side are available! The house has 'ocess to select three finalist nominees co id the award winner in each category. week of performance of Neil 2BR/2.5BA, an artist's studio, plus a huge D maintain the integrity of that process, SSimon's musical comedy, They're great room with loads of windows, offering suits of the final committee voting will Playing Our Song. Performances run expansive Gulf of Mexico views! The lot main confidential and secure in the through Sunday, February 29 at the immediately adjacent is also available. Both iiilt of an area bank until announced Periwinkle Playhouse. are 390' deep. Purchase separately or build > [arch 7 at the Champagne Reception They're Playing Our Song is a light- your mini estate or both! $2,500,000 Each. 70 hearted, warm, witty and romantic musi- id Awards Ceremony. "Lynda is a top notch professional and pays i cal which concerns itself with only two In the meantime, advance reservations characters: Vemon Gersch (Mick Hilgers), attention to every detail!" Candy Harris >r individual tickets to the Champagne an AcademyTAward winning composer, eception and Awards Ceremony at $25 and Sonia Walsk (Julie Ellis), a witty, intel- Lynda u>- Ph: (239) 472-5187 a" person and tables for eight at $200 ligent and off-beat lyricist of contempo- or (800)553-7338 ill be on public sale Monday, February rary pop songs. It is a richly funny and 3. Members of the public are invited to romantic story about a couple who writes GRI www.sanibelre.com tend the reception and ceremony and Traverso today's most popular love songs, but has e encouraged to make their reservations a difficult time making their lives as har- i soon as possible since this first year's . monious as their music.Originally staged rent is expected to be sold out well in in 1979, They're Playing Our Song Ivance. The following impressive list of marked Neil Simon's first musical since cal notables are confirmed as Angels of Sweet Charity and Promises, Promises; ie Arts Awards Presenters and will be Marvin Hamlisch's first Broadway score riong those gathered to honor the since A Chorus Line; and a return to the • isembled luminaries from our local arts theater for lyricist Carole Bayer Sager )mmunities: after years of success in the pop field. • Gale Bennett, artist, instructor, direc- This winning combination of Simon, ir of ArtStudy/Giverny Hamlisch and Sager has happily generat- • Jennifer Benton, CEO, Abuse ed a collaborative effort full of magic, ounseling & Treatment, Inc. laughs and excitement. • Stephanie Davis, actress, The News- Performances are Wednesday at 3 and ress "Downtown Diva" 8 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday at • Liz Fowler, executive director, BIG 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 3 and 8 p.m. RTS Tickets are $25. For tickets call • Bob Janes, commissioner, Lee 472-0324 or visit the Periwinkle ounty Board of Commissioners Playhouse box office. • Dr. Andrew Kurtz, music director, The final Synergy Productions musical ulfcoast Symphony is Marry Me a Little, a musical revue of • Carrie Lund, actress, co-founder music by Stephen Sondheim, which runs orida Repertory Theatre from March 6 to 20* • Doug MacGregor, artist, News-Press irtoonist • Geri McArdle, PhD, associate profes- OLDE SANIBEL SHOPPES >r, School of Education, Barry University «# JEWELRY • DT Minich, director, Lee County Mon-Sat 10-5 • Sun 9-2 472-5544725544 isitors & Convention Bureau Corner of Tarpon Bay & Periwinkle Way • Reiko Niiya, violinist, concert master, Duthwest Florida Symphony • Prof. Morgan T. Paine, program ader for art, FGCU • Darryl Pottorf, artist • Melinda Roy, choreographer, acher, co-director, Gulfshore Ballet • Drew Sterwald, News-Press arts PianoFest porter, columnist WITH BRYAN WALLICK • Amy Tardif, news director WGCU jblic Media, host of Arts Edition Tuesday, March 9 $25 The First Year Organizing Committee sponsored by Congress Jewelers jpreciates the support of all persons ho have participated in the Angels of ie Arts Awards process so far and looks- irward to the continued involvement of iem and others in ensuring a successful unch of the exciting and rewarding 'arch 7 event, destined to be the first of any others in years to Two-time recipient of SMF's Young Professional Artist Scholarship, the Gold Bailey-Matthews medallist of the International Horowitz Piano Competition made his sold out Shell Museum Wigmore Hall, London debut 2003. ocation: 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. "Bryan Wallick possesses a singing tone, ability to project emotion with his own lours: Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. blend of bravura and sensitivity" Cincinnati Enquirer ees: Adults $5.00 Ages 8-16 $3.00 Children 7 & under Free -. -....".•'.r-.^-vii'^ •:.' '•• - ?&'• "< Single tickets can be purchased at Bailey's and Macintosh Bookshop (checks only). '<'* *•'•• : SORRY NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES pecials: Slide Show daily @ 11, 12, 1, 2 & 3 •DON'I EXI'tCTTHF. ORDINARY All concerts at 8 p.m. hone: 395-2233 Sanibel Congregational Church 2050 Periwinkle Way 38 Film Notes sBig Night At BIG ARTS And A Conning Attraction 8 by Priscilla Friedersdorf IG ARTS Film each make their way out of | Society, under death's grip. Simpson's account is B!the inspired lead- of his physically tortuous escape ership of JR Pascall, and Yates' story is one of mental scores another coup • torture. Both, being young, bring on Monday, March 1, a humor and irrevence to their when it presents the tales, which lightens the snow film Winged Migration swept scenes of seemingly certain 3 in Schein Hall at 7 p.m. The tickets are death the viewer witnesses. - $5 and include wine and cheese with a Simpson in his struggle has a discussion following the film. I quote from • popular song running through his the review in the Island Sun last year, brain, and he tells himself, "This film could be a standard feature of "Bloody Hell! I'm going to die on the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge or Siula Grande to the music of CROW. It dramatizes through photogra- Boney M." Yates in a pathetic phy the harrowing flights of many species of birds as they migrate each year; some and premature gesture to the flying on paths as distant as the Artie Circle to the Antarctic. The photography is a memory of Simpson creates a marvel of modern techniques and the music enhances the soaring beauty of the birds funeral pyre of his clothing and as they dip, glide, skid to watery landings and then fly off again in perfect forma- possessions and later suffers from tions. The directors include some of the perils the birds encounter, natural and man- Simpson's wrath. made, but they do not dwell on the emotion of these disasters." The remarkable The film was made using scenes filmed from quiet "drone" airplanes as they hover near the birds and glide actors but narrated by the two noiselessly over some of the most beautiful areas of the world, accompanied by the ' climbers with film footage from enchanting soundtrack, is thrilling and we are fortunate the Film Societyhas been the Peruvian Andes. It is based able to obtain it for this one time program. on the book Touching the Void Touching The Void In 1985 two young mountain climbers, Joe Simpson and written by Simpson. We learn Simon Yates, set off alone to scale the Siula Grande mountain in the Peruvian that the decision of Yates to cut Andes. As they begin their descent the weather changes into a blizzard, Simpson the rope has been criticized and loses his footing and breaks his leg, which forces his shinbone into the knee. The much debated by mountain climbers, and Simpson's book was written in part to injury slows the men and their progress is halting, when suddenly Simpson falls into exonerate his friend.^ a crevasse and dangles from the rope attaching him like an umbilical cord to Yates, who with his ax wedged in the ice cart neither change his position or help his com- panion facing a dark, certain death twisting at the end of his lifeline. Yates makes the only decision he can; he cuts the rope, saving himself and sacrificing Simpson. We have the largest circulation on the islands And so begins this harrowing documentary film, narrated by the two men as they When it's time fora break from the ordinary , NX "Women want me, fish LUNCH SPECIALTIES fear me, and the bartender * * ') wants my keys." ' Black & Blue Burger, Steak &• Gneese Wrap, O'DiusMcT Citron Burger, |Tbwer Caprise Salad, 'dead spokesman Bistro Salad, Hc-t Ham & Triple cheese . DINNER SPECIALTIES -. I6oz. Blacken Rib eye, Peppercorn Encrusted I Filet Mignon, Caiun Linguine, Chicken Milan, Pistacnio Encrusted Snapper, Sesame Ani rruit: & Cheese Samplep r wi im Dinv.h.iPe of j bottle ciff Wiru free. 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As spring training moves into high gear this week, Harlin, 38, who grew up here in Naples, exudes his love of the game as he Sanibel Land Investments, Inc., explained how he obtained his job, and how he handles the myriad of responsibilities for media relations and the dissemination of news for the Twins. a developer in The Sanctuary, has "I played college baseball, but I knew I wasn't good enough for the big leagues. But I made it here in another way, in a job I love, and with an organization that has been very good to me," the likable Harlin said. only a LIMITED number of But he made it the hard way. Upon graduating from St. John Neumann High School in Naples, he traveled north to St. John's University in Minnesota where he majored in English. Following NONRESIDENTIAL memberships " graduation in 1988, he worked for the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission, and in 1992 landed a job with the Twins, not in media relations, but in the mail room. available to interested parties. 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L WOODS & IRONS Boat dock has Why ge off island when great savings are at Beachview! outer pilings already BEACHUIEUI GOLF CLUB installed. $899,000. 1100 Par View Drive, Sanibel Island • 239.472.2626 Asked what two incidents were the 4-1-1 in their last six games. With a season record of 28-20-10, the Everblades most difficult during his tenure, Harlin move into the final weeks of the season in second place in the East Coast Hockey if said: League's Southern Division. • 1. When Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett Last weekend the Everblades defeated the Augusta Lynx and the Florence Pride was forced to retire in 1996 due to glau- before losing Sunday 5-3 to the division-leading Columbia Inferno. coma. "It was a blow to the organization K The Everblades are home tonight (Friday) and tomorrow against the Columbus and very tough on Puckett." Cottonmouths. Both are 7:30 p.m. games at TECO Arena.# 2. The contraction issue two years ago when Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig m proposed the Twins be axed for financial 73 and competitive reasons. TO3. "But we got through both of those Twins Autograph Our E-Mail address is tough times," he commented. The Twins answered Selig's contrac- Luncheon [email protected] tion attempt by winning back-to-back he Minnesota Twins have Central Division championships. - announced plans for an "Outback Interestingly, Harlin said the off-season Autograph Luncheon" at the ball- is as intense as the regular season. It's T park on Tuesday, March 2 at 1 p.m. during this time that detailed planning is The event will be held at the Lee County completed for the next year, and when Sports Complex Picnic Area, Hammond the media guide and other publications Stadium, in Fort Myers. are prepared. Fans are invited to enjoy a lunch, pro- w Looking to the future, he is optimistic vided by Outback, watch a spring training that the Twins will have a new outdoor IPGA SeanHarfin workout from up close and receive auto- stadium. graphs in a private session with up to 10 While the Metrodome has been a winning home for the Twins, inchidingtwo Twins' players. Cost for the lunch and the World Series championships, a new stadium is necessary for the long-range viability autograph session is $50, with a limit of of the organization. 100 people in attendance. Proceeds from Catherine S. Ransavage . The brutal winters of the North often keep residents indoors for six months. the event will benefit Lee Cancer Care, P.G.A. Teaching Professional "But in the summer, they want to smell the grass, to experience baseball out- Krabbe Leukodystrophy, Juvenile doors," he said. Diabetes, Parkinson's Association and LESSONS & PERSONAL And Harlin also is optimistic that the Twins will field a winning team again this Collier County Baseball. GOLF SCHOOLS year. Fans interested in attending the lun- BY APPOINTMENT "We have all of our starting position players back except one. We lost our closer cheon should call 768-4200 for ticket (Eddie Guardado) and our set-up man (LaTroy Hawkins), but we have a lot of information.^ Dunes Golf & Tennis Club promising players to plug these holes," he said. Sanibel Island, Florida Optimism, the aspiration to win, the drama of big league baseball, long hours - 239-472-2535 • Cell: 239-850-4864 it's all part of Sean Harlin's job. And it's a job he loves. www.golfsupport.com Everblades Win On Road; Home At TECO This Weekend The Florida Everblades won two of three games on the road last weekend to go Are You New To Florida? Above The Crowd, Not Chasing It! 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Mr. Schoenfeids law office is located at 1520 Royal Palm Square Boulevard, Suite 320. Foil Myers. Florida 33919 Broker Associate www.sanibelcaptivarealtors.com r 46| that's on the ball. A ball with topspin will SPORTS QUIZ Island Tennis bounce higher and a sliced or underspin 1. Jose Mesa set the Philadelphia Phillies' all-time career saves record in 2003. hit will skid and stay very low, making CM Whose mark did he break? Half Volley the timing of a half-volley more difficult. CM 2. Who won more games as a New York Yankee — Gaylord Perry or Phil by Terry See The advantage of the half-volley is Niekro? that it enables a player to borrow pace 3. Who has won the most games as the head football coach of the Indiana specialty shot, from the incoming ball and transferring Hoosiers? ZA ththee half-volley, that pace into hitting a harder ball with 4. Who are the only three members of the original 1992 "Dream Team" still neets the ball UJ L W less effort. playing in the NBA this season? on a short hop. By taking the ball on the short-hop, 5. The Montreal Canadiens have won the most Stanley Cups in NHL history with You're hitting the ball your opponents have less time to recov- 23. What team is second? almost immediately er and/or react than they would if a nor- Q 6. Michelle Kwan has won seven consecutive U.S. Figure Skating after it bounces. The mal ground stroke is hit. Championships. Who was the last female other than her to win it? half-volley is usually hit while in transition Serve and volley style players must 7. Name the last U.S. Open men's golf champion to win the event even though perfect their ability to handle both half- he was not leading after 54 holes. near the service line when a return of a volleys and low volleys to be successful. passing shot dips This can only be accomplished with toward a player's feet. A half-volley, on practice, practice and more practice. To the rise, type shot can also be used near keep the ball low and, over the net the baseline if a player doesn't adjust to requires perfect timing and the correct • following new officers: racket face angle. If the face is too open Beachview President: Nancy Stell a deep shot in time to catch the ball on a normal bounce. the ball pops up, giving" your opponents Vice-president: Jill Bugby an easy sitter. If the angle of the racket Women's Golf Secretary: Gerry Verblaauw Great rhythm and timing are required face is too low then the ball goes into old and gusty weather met the Treasurer: Diane Metz.$ to execute the half-volley. This stroke the net. ladies of Beachview Women's Golf begins with a very low, compact or When I'm coaching the transition CAssociation the morning of short swing backswing with a follow game, I encourage forward movement; February 18, when they met for their through that extends out on the target to take the ball in the air, as a volley. monthly four person scramble. The win- line. If you are half-volleying to a deep When possible^ if you must hit a half- ning net score of 45 was posted by the opponent it's critical to either keep the volley, stop, make the shot, (low if pos- Wildlife Awareness ball deep or very short, otherwise expect team of Doris Weaver, Judy Ware and Please Help Sanibel Save The Wildlife sible), and then keep moving forward as Nancy Stell. a difficult to handle incoming shot; In to not get caught hitting a second half- Discarding fishing line in the water or on doubles, the goal is to keep the ball low The February meeting and luncheon beaches is prohibited. Pick up fishing line volley from the same spot on the court. followed the play. President, Bea Maggio and at your opponents' feet so they will from beaches and water and place in be hitting the ball up on their return. Having a halfvolley in your reper- announced three new members of the boxes at the pier or beach. Use tubes at toire makes you a better transition play- ladies league, Barbara Mulka, Joan Rener pier for disposing of fish carcasses or bait. The half-volley is easier to hit consis- er; one that gets from the baseline to and Lois Codair. Ord. No. 00-23 Sec. 30-40 $50 Fine tently on a hard-court type surface the net more consistently. Traditionally, Gerry Verblaauw, league secretary, because of a more dependable bounce. I encourage volleys over half-volleys but announced the slate of officers for the This shot is made more difficult on soft you need to own the shot when it's 2004-2005 season, and upon the affir- or clay courts due primarily to the bad needed. mative vote of the members presented the or unpredictable bounces and secondly, the slower surface magnifies the spin Enjoy the game!# ROOSEVELT CHANNEL Unique open spaces, You've Tried The Rest, Now Try The Best! four bedrooms, large screened Full Service Car Washes porch overlooking the Channel, heated pool, over an acre, dock, Details • Hand Washes private deeded beach access Lubes • Tire Rotation and good rental income. Brake Services Priced at $2,250,000. 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Fort Myers, FL 33908 • 239-334-1141 Open Sun thru Thurs 7am - 10pm, Fri & Sat 7am - Midnight For Info on booking Craig to speak at your group s next Junction call Margaret @ 334-1141. 1 \w hiringtii JN Jirormt i* an imporraii dccisitin that shodd not K upo-i •idvi.rtbi.niiaiF Betert >ou dcaic. A u> to Hnd you free wnitcn inform -[lun about our quJihc com r'id uperience. Call 432-0000 for TEE TIME er; one that gets from the baseline to the net more consistently. Traditionally, 19th Annual 5K Treasure Run one's hoping for a bigger and better race I encourage volleys over half-volleys but this year," stated Barb Hauser, Vice you need to own the shot when it's President of Visitor Services and Special Events for the Chamber. Ocean Jewels is needed. once again the presenting sponsor of the •4, Enjoy the gameHJ race and Sunstream Hotels and Resorts, It Hammerhead Beach Gym, Colonial Bank (Estero Boulevard Branch), Tanger Outlet Dunes Men's Golf Center, Santini Marina Plaza and the Big he Dunes Men's Golf Association "M" Casino are participating as event results for February 18 are as fol- sponsors. The 5K Treasure Run is sanc- Tlows: 18 hole - 4 man - one best tioned by the Fort Myers Track Club. For ball match - 90 percent HCP - 39 play- additional information about the 19th ers. Annual 5K Treasure Run contact Jason of First Place: Don Weymouth, Bruce the Fort Myers Track Club at 482-3137 Sprinkle, Herb Hoover, Peter Perkins, 56 or Barb at the Chamber office, Second Place: Jerry Nichols, Bruce 454-7500.* Noble, Jack Trautwein, Peter Dalton, 58 Third Place: Bill McNulty, Alan Cross, Many participants from past events are enthusiastic about this year's 5K treasure run Hubie Whitaker, Phil Pilibosian, 59 coming up March 6 prior to the Shrimp Festival Parade on Fort Myers Beach Congratulations to the winners!^ photos by Charles Hester Photography Nifty Niners he 19tK Annual 5K Treasure Run will be held on Saturday, March 6 prior to TERRY SEE the Shrimp Festival Parade. A Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce TENNIS PROFESSIONAL he results of the Nifty Niners play Tevent, the 5K Treasure Run will $tart at 9:30 a.m. just south of Key Estero on February 19, four person -two Shopping Plaza on Estero Boulevard. ; Tbest balls format is as follows: Runners may register for the race anytime up to and including race day although First Place: Lois Smith, Peggy Hogg, everyone is encouraged to register as sobn as possible. The course will take the runners Joann McKelvy, Phyllis Koury, 48 down Estero Boulevard, over Matanzas pass Sky Bridge, underneath and back over the Can Handle Second Place.- Jeannie Lindman, Jon Sky Bridge to Estero Boulevard where tljiey will head for the finish line at Key Estero Dyke, Corky O'Reilly, Mary Coddens, 50 Plaza. AllYour Third Place: Julie O'Neill, Betty Long, The entry fee is $15 through February 9, $18 through March 5 and $20 on race Janice McNeal, Roberta Rohl, 51 day. Applications can be obtained by contacting the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Tennis Needs. Birdies: Bridget Funk, #2; Gay Nichols, Commerce, 17200 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach at 454-7500 or by log- #5 •.•••_ ging ori to the Chamber's website at www.fmbchamber.com. Trophies will be present- Congratulations to the winners!^ ed to the first three finishers in each age category and all runners wiil receive a colorful commemorative event T-shirt. Cell: 239-851-6663 "The Chamber is coordinating the event with the Fort Myers Track Club and every- CERTIFIED PTR & USPTA CERTIFIED STRINGER DON'T DELAY • CALL TODAY! THE EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS HEW Beachuiew of the gulf of Mexico from this 2 bedroom plus den, 2 Golf & Tennis Club bath Sundial condominium. Located on the 4th floor, fully furnished, covered parking, washer and dryer and being sold completely furnished. $925,000. LEXINGTON Popular Bristol model Come play golf or tennis and see all the wonderful villa. 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And the most fun. It crosses all constituencies, all the proceeds get plowed Terry Brennen and Dick Muench gearing up for the back into island children, Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner and everyone has a good time. It is old-time Sanibel. The following Saturday, March 6, Kiwanis is at it again with an old-fashioned all- A. Scott White islands variety show, The San-Cap Revue, a more recently started Kiwanis tradition, now in its fourth year. We talked about the first act last week, so now let's take a Financial Planner look at Act II. It wouldn't be a show without a community band - the Kiwanis-BIG ARTS band • Certified Financial Planner™ is the thunderous opener for Act II. Pianist Blake Sobczak follows with a little long hair and a little jazz. There is a cameo from the Periwinkle Players of Dearly • Chartered Financial Consultant Beloved, the first performance of this newly formed island group, scheduled to open on March 24, then, a jazz combo featuring pianist Marj Nordstrom, headed by • Chartered Life Underwriter trombonist Terry Flannery. Christie Melvin, who you know as the ticket taker at the Island Cinema, will try to stop the show for the fourth year in a row. Vanessa Stocker and Lisa Gould's belly dancing troupe follows. Marj Nordstrom gets back Serving Southwest Florida's into the act accompanying diva Bonnie Bondurant and the always dapper Fred Affluent Families Nordsrom in a medley, and then Cindy Lee returns to lead the audience and cast in the traditional, thunderous close. All in all, it's two great weekends of fun, all- To learn more about upcoming speaking engagements, visit: American entertainment. Get dinner tickets for $8 at the door, or in advance for $7 from any Kiwanian or www.ascottwhite.com at Periwinkle Park or from any of the sponsors. Kids 10 and under eat free. The San-Cap Revue is generously sponsored by Bank of the Islands, Johnny's 239-936-6300 Pizza (we've been told some of the performers show up just for the food), Island Sun,The Islander, and The Sanibel-Captiva Trust Company, but get your tickets Securities offered exclusively through from BIG ARTS at 395-0900. It's $10 for adults. Kids 10 and under are free, but Raymond James Financial Services, Inc kids must be accompanied by an adult and each must have a ticket. Because the Member NASD/SIPC San-Cap Revue always sells out it's a good idea to get your tickets now. When they're gone, they're gone. 1510 Royal Palm Square Blvd, Suite 103, Fort Myers, FL 33919 Two great, fun events brought to you by Kiwanis. The club breakfasts each Tuesday at The Dunes.^ PLAY MORE . 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"Our 2003-2004 season has I Arko uses her saUcy, commanding stage of trustees of the Old Schoolhouse been a great success, due to the outstand- o he Sanibel-Captiva Conservation presence to imbue her heartfelt perfor- Theater Foundation announced ing contribution of JT Smith, John I Vessels/Jeffrey Searles and the many Foundation is presenting its mance with the spirit of Patsy Cline. Her | Wednesday that JT Smith, the theater's Resident Environmental tribute to the country legend encompasses ; longtime artistic director will be stepping actors who graced our stage. We look for- T ward to building on this success in 2004- Orientation several times this winter sea- many of the singer's different sides, includ- ; down., 2005." DO son. The program is an overview of the ing ballads, pop tunes and honky tonk j " JT Smith has been the heart and soul conservation history of the islands. country numbers. Love and heartache of the Old Schoolhouse Theater for the JT Smith becjan his role as artistic The group assembles at the Nature are, of course, the main themes of Cline's past 15 years and is a beloved member of director in 1990. For the past 12 years, Center of the Conservation Foundation music, and Arko hits all the right quivers our community," said Ginny Fleming, he has created countless musical experi- K> for a talk on geology and the human his- and twangy notes that make the singer's president of the board of trustees. ences for our island community and visitor -vl tory of the islands. After a visit to the interpretations so memorable and moving. "Unfortunately, JT'S health has deterio- audiences. His creativity, love of theater, Native Plant Nursery and Butterfly House, Three Cigarettes and an Ashtray tells rated to a point that we unanimously felt it sense of humor and energetic stage pres- everyone boards a Captiva Cruises Trolley the poignant tale of love and loss at a was in JT'S and the theater's best interest ence made for madcap, joyful produc- for a trip to Captiva. Along the way, the roadside cafe. In Gotta Lotta Rhythm In for him to step down from an active role tions. Before coming to the Old group discusses the Refuge, CROW, the My Soul, Arko goes all out and proves now so that he can focus all of his ener- Schoolhouse Theater, JT lived and Island Water Association and some of the that she does indeed have a lot of rhythm ' gies on his health issues.There will always worked in New York City and across the history of the two islands. Once aboard a and she knows just how to use it. Cline be a place for JT in our hearts, and we country. He worked with and coached Captiva Cruises boat, venture out into the aficionados will be pleased with Arko's will continue to support him both as board numbers of talented performers and is estuary that cradles the islands. If weather faithful renditions of three of her signature members and as friends." widely recognized as a producer, director and multi-talented performer.^ permits, the group will travel out around songs, Fall to Pieces, Crazy and Sweet Reming went on to explain that the the southern- tip of Upper or North Dreams. She also does justice to Hank ! board will now search to find a new artis- Captiva. William's classic, Your Cheatin' Heart. \ tic director. "JT's success has positioned There are two opportunities in March Falling to Pieces has such an authentic : the Old Schoolhouse Theater for future to participate in the Resident feeling that it will make you want to put i success, and we are confident that we will Environmental Orientation sponsored by on your cowboy boots and fringed jacket I find the right artist," said Fleming. "It will the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation and hit the bars to knock back a couple of be impossible to replace JT, but we are Foundation. The program is offered beers as you lament lost loves and , i committed to finding the best available Monday, March 1 and 8, from 2 to heartache, even if you've never owned a director to continue to bring outstanding , VEHICLES MUST 6 p.m. fringed jacket or a pair of cowboy boots ; musical theater to the island in the coming Often people ask if they must be a new and do not drink beer. ; season." YIELD TO resident of the island. The answer is no. Falling to Pieces will play at the Old The board also announced that the Anyone owning property or is a resident Schoolhouse Theater through March 20. current running highly successful one , PEDESTRIANS IN of Sanibel or Captiva may participate in For ticket reservations, call 472-6862.=$ woman play Falling to Pieces will close CROSSWALKS this free program. Reservations are out this year's season at the Old required as space is limited. Space is limit- Schoolhouse Theater. "Monica Arko's •ANDIN'flERSECTION! ed to 25. Call 472-2329 to make reserva- amazing performance as Patsy Cline has tions. Dates are filling fast.& been wonderfully received by our island I"in ^L* Great Values On Great Properties Just Listed JustMeduced Burns Family Real Estate Team Joan, Jeff. 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A large boat dock and lovely pool complete this Coldwell Banker $1,095,000 piece of paradise. $1,195,000. Residential Real Estate 50 * SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MUSEUM OF HISTORY at 2300 Peck Street continues Arts & Festivals Calendar "Treasures of Eden', an exhibition of rare original history-of-mankind-timeline relics 8 from Egypt, Greece, Israel, Rome and other lands of antiquity. Admission, daily from February-March 2004 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through July 31, is $4 to $9.50. 332-5955. March 2 < * BAILEY-MATTHEWS SHELL MUSEUM, located at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road, a: CQ Sanibel, features exhibits illustrating the role shells have played in human life, such as * Indicates a multi-date event "Calusa: The Original Shell People" in the Great Hall of Shells. A children's video and February 28 half-hour slide shows on the hour are also presented, Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a;m. to 4 p.m.. Admission for adults is $5, $3 for ages 8 to 16, with children seven CO ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS presents the second of three 2004 outdoor "Jazz and under always free. Call 395-2233. a Alliance Concerts" on its outdoor Frizzell Amphitheatre stage from 7 to 10 p.m. Free parking on the campus at McGregor and Colonial Boulevards opens at 5:30 p.m. * FLORIDA REP in the Arcade Theatre on Bay Street in downtown Fort Myers con- 1 Patrons are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for seating with added comfort on tinues its production of Herb Gardner's heart-warming comedy-drama I'm Not co the lawn. Catered foods available. Tickets range from $12 to $20. Call 939-2787 for Rappaport about two octogenarians - one played by Niels Miller - who are not yet full details. ready for pasture. Performances are 8 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday (with some additional Saturday matinees and Sunday evening performances) * ART FEST FORT MYERS 2004. Downtown is the backdrop location for Art Fest through March 7. Call the theatre box office at 332-4488 to reserve single $15 to $32 Fort Myers 2004, the 31st annual juried fine art street festival featuring 195 artists from tickets. 39 states. An arts and crafts area, a high school exhibit and competition, food and music and $40,000 in awards are all part of the 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. two-day event. March 4 Admission is free. Everyone is invited. Info: 768-3602 or www.artfestfortmyers.com. * BAILEY-MATTHEWS SHELL MUSEUM hosts the three-day 67th Annual Sanibel Shell Fair and Show at the Sanibel Community Center, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. February 29 Held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the weekend, admission to the outdoor shell fair is SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY offers a Youth Orchestra Concert: Tribute free; the indoor shell show is $3. An outdoor live shell exhibit staffed by Sanibel School to the Muppets in Lakes Park on Gladiolus Drive, west of U.S. 41, from 3 to 4 p.m. 6th graders supervised by Shell Museum staff members is always a favorite attraction. Admission is free for all children and adults. Call 4184500 for any additional informa- Call 395-2233 for further details. tion. * BIG ARTS at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, opens its exhibit conveying master pho- March 1 tographer "Clyde Butcher's Vision". On view through March 31, admission to the show * ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS, 10091 McGregor Boulevard, continues 2D/3D is free. . 2004", an annual fine art juried exhibition by all-Florida artists in its Frizzell Gallery. Concurrently displayed in the member gallery are the works of Carmine Ballarino. BIG ARTS at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, is the venue for the fabled Dukes of Public admission to both exhibitions, on view 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and Dixieland to demonstrate their much-applauded interweaving of jazz, pop, gospel, coun- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday through March 26, is free of charge. 939-2787. try and New Orleans sounds into music for everyone to enjoy. $30 tickets for their 8 p.m. show can be booked at 395-0900. * ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS "WINTER 2004 Arts Classes and Workshops" con- tinue weekdays and weekends through March 20. Subjects include drawing and painting * OFF BROADWAY PALM THEATRE, 1380 Colonial Boulevard, launches Let's in various media, interior design, jewelry-making, painted furniture, photography, print- Go to the Movies, an upbeat musical revue celebrating classic movie moments and making, writing, yoga, etc. for adults. In addition, art, dance, music and theatrical per- timeless hits from everyone's favorite flicks! Performed through April 25, ticket and formance programs for children (and parents) are offered. Call the Alliance, 10091 times information can be obtained by calling and the box office at 278-4422. McGregor Boulevard, at 939-2787 or visit www.artinlee.org for full details. * ART GALLERY AT FGCU offers a "Kara Walker: Camptown Ladies" Exhibition, on loan from the Rubell Family Collection (Miami). It's on view 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday through March 5. Admission is free. Call 590-7222 or visit http://artgallery.fgcu.edu for complete information. * BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, offers a full schedule of art classes, discus- Our E-Mail address is [email protected] sion groups, lectures, music lessons with community band and chorus, and various workshops for children and adults, Monday to Saturday. Call 395-0900 for complete details. * BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, continues Monday evening screenings of "Outstanding Films". "Winged Migration" unreels tonight and "The Lady and the Duke" March 22, both at 7 p.m. in the Island Cinema. Call 395-0900 for complete details. MOONSHADOWS TOWN HOUSE * BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATRE, 1380 Colonial Boulevard, offers a Best of both worlds from this rarely offered musical spectacular, its production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's timeless classic, 3 bedroom, 3 bath unit with over 2,200 s.f. Carousel with magnificent tunes such as // / Loved You and You 'II Never Walk Fantastic views of the Sanibel River with all Alone. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with performances at 8 p.m. (5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on several "twilight Sundays"), plus selected luncheon mati- the wildlife at play. Full ownership in all the nees through April 11. Call 278-4422 to reserve tickets, $21 to $44. Gulf front ammenities, pool, tennis, beach * FLORIDA REP in the Arcade Theatre on Bay Street in downtown Fort Myers con- access of this small 12 unit complex. tinues its production of Herb Gardner's heart-warming comedy-drama I'm Not Updated from top to bottom, roof, kitchen, Rappaport about two octogenarians - one played by Niels Miller - who are not yet baths, paint, carpet, tile, Pella windows ready for pasture. Performances are 8 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday (with some additional Saturday matinees and Sunday evening performances) and doors - perfect condition. Decorator through March 7. Call the theatre box office at 332-4488 to reserve single $15 to $32 furnishings are also included. $899,000. tickets. * OLD SCHOOLHOUSE THEATRE, 1905 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, stages Falling to Pieces -A Tribute to Patsy Cline a musical treat to please the whole family, can ROBERT CRONIN through March 20. All tickets are $25 for 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday evenings with For This Weeks Open Houses of for an occasional 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon performances. Call the box office at 472-6862 to reserve your seats in this intimate historic "limited seating" island theatre. Appointment To View This Oustanding Property 472-5187 ext. 225 ABC Auction II Saturday Ada Shissler Sells... he Captiva Civic Association's ABC Auction benefiting The Sotnething For Everyone SanibeJ School is just around the T 16183 CAPTIVA DRIVE corner. The ABC Auction has collected NEW LISTING! 03 some terrific items this year. Here's a GORGEOUS 4/3.5 estate home on X) list of some of those items: 1986 Ford TWO Gulf front lots with deep Mustang (red/; children's nursery furni- water dockage for a 50' boat. ture hand painted by Laurie Kaihlanen; a 12-foot Sunfish sailboat, and a vaca- Designed for comfortable, casual, tion get-away to Steamboat Springs luxurious living with the finest Grand Resort Hotel. quality throughout. For someone The ABC Auction pre-event dinner who wants Gulf and boating, they will be from 5 to 6.-30 p.m., with the auc- don't come any better! $6,800,000 tion starting at 7 p.m. Captiva Island restaurants are providing this year's din- ner and the cost is $15 per person. For Canal Homes more information, please call the CCA at 472-2111. PRICE REDUCED NEW LISTING! NEW LISTING! • The monies raised by the ABC Auction for the Sanibel School Fund will be used as seed money for the Captiva Art Room at The Sanibel School. One exciting addition to the Captiva Art Room is the Kiln Room, where students will be able to have their ceramic artwork fired. • The 2004 ABC Auction is a Captiva tradition dating back over 38 years: Ten percent of the auction's gross sales will DIRECT ACCESS! Just minutes to the BOATING AND BEACH! Architect NEW! NEW! NEW! just completed! benefit the Sanibel School Fund. Last Bay and Gulf! Wide, deep canal, dock. designed, quality constructed 3/2.2, Ground level 3/3 Shell Harbor pool year, the ABC event raised over $6,600 Beautifully designed Wolter built four car garage, elevated pool. Open home! All the latest features! New for the SCCF's Tarpon Bay Marine 3/3.5. Screened pool, spa and outdoor floor plan, dock lift, canal views. Just a dock, lovely lagoon views. One block Laboratory. living area. $1,295,000 block from the beach! $1,199,900 from Gulf beach access. $1,395,000 • The Captiva Civic Association was founded in May 1959. It is a 501c(4) not- Condominiums for-profit corporation, and is governed by an elected board of 11 directors. The NEW LISTING NEW LISTING! CCA is a community based, 630 plus membership organization operating exclu- sively for the betterment of the Captiva area. ?.** • The CCA works diligently to pre- serve island ecology and unique island ambiance; organizes and sponsors social events open to both members and non- members; and sponsors and provides exhibit space for new local artists. MILLION % VIEW Beautifully updated \ UNIQUE H0D5E/C0ND0! This charming SPECTACULAR VIEW! Enjoy breath- • Membership dues and building lease unit with view of the gulf! 2 bedroom, cottage is one of 9 separate, free standing homes taking panoramic bay and causeway income fund less than twM.4$jfcie approxi- 2 bafh,«modeled kitchen to include ! wfekh comprise a condominteBi staring pool, view^fiwan this upgraded ground mate CCA annual $1253300 operating %h%%rclbinets, cbuntertdps and appli- I tettWbeach access. 2/2+lot, steps six in ler&wi. Amenities indacte pool, expenses. The balance is funded from the ances! New carpet, tastefully beds. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, screened porch- tennis, boat dockage, fishing pier generous support and proceeds of a sin- decorated, too! $829,000. ! es,foSy furnished and equipped. $559,900 and picnic areas. $485,000 gle communityrwide fund raising event, the annual ABC Auction.* Bayou Home Near Beach Homes Island Writers UNDER CONTRACT! NEW LISTING Read very year since 1989, the Island Writers have read their works twice Ea season at BIG ARTS' Phillips Galery. In the beginning, in 1984, there was only one group, now there are four. The groups meet separately every week to read, hear and critique each other's NATURE WONDERLAND! Prize winning home SPACIOUS OLDE FLORIDA STYLE 3/2 ONE AND A HALF LOTS Attractive, works. Members share their unique writ- for excellence in design, construction & decor! in quiet, cul-de-sac location in popular elevated 3/2 with room for a pool! ing experiences which include poetry, Fully furnished and equipped 3/2'with serene Sea Oats subdivision. Vaulted ceilings, White and bright interior, vaulted ceil- memoirs, short stories, excerpts from views of bayou, and conservation land. lots of light, fireplace, Pergo floors, ing, large screened porch Overlooking novels and short plays. Their subjects Community pool, tennis and beach access. short walk to uncrowded beach. wooded area. Close to beach & restau- could be humerous, thoughtful, happy Convenient to Captiva amenities. $949,900 $599,000 rants! $595,000. or tragic. Almost all of the writers are island residents. The next reading will be a BIG ARTS on Tuesday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. ADA SHISSLERGRI,PA Anyone interested in joining a writer's group should call Peter Hilger at 239-472-5187 ext. 254 • 800-553-7338 ext. 254 472-1397 or Mary LaVelle at £?£ A LTORS 395-9145.^ e-mail: [email protected] VIP Realty Group, Inc. Tommy, do you remember me?" It stopped him cold f An Unforgettable and brought laughs from the audience. He called her on stage and discovered that she was in a tap class he ° Evening With Tommy Tune taught after graduating from college in Texas. He even guessed her name and gave her a big hug. Then by Di Saggau he asked "What do you do for a living?" She started to ) roadway legend Tommy Tune answer, but garbled her words, no doubt due to stage ^donated his time and talents fright. She gained her composure and replied, "I'm a "February 17, giving a benefit per- speech therapist." More chuckles. Tune broke up dur- formance for Gulfshore Ballet at the ing his next song which was / Remember You. How Anderson Theatre on the Bishop Verot appropriate considering what had just transpired. campus in Fort Myers. It was an evening Tune came to Sanibel at the request of his friend to remember for a sell-out crowd. Tune Melinda Roy, co-director of the Gulfshore Ballet. His who stands six-foot six-inches defies performance was a huge success in every way. The gravity with the most graceful moves concert sponsors included Edison National Bank and since Fred Astaire. He literally glides Bank of the Islands, along with Ellington's, Chico's over the stage with the grace and assur- and Aesthetx magazine. The evening was pure enter- ance of a man who is larger than life. Throughout much of tainment, one to remember for a long time. If you the show he was paired with The Manhattan Rhythm Kings, were there, you know exactly what I mean.^ three guys by the names of Hal Shane, Marc Kessler and Brian Nalepka. The four are touring the country with their vaudeville inspired show. They work well together. From page 20 Tune was resplendent in three gorgeous tuxes...white, black and red, all with a silver sequined vest. He danced, Rehab Accident tapped and sang his way into our hearts. He sparkled with function will return to her hand. Of course, in a typical personality. The music included a lot of Cole Porter and week only a small percentage of her time is devoted to Irving Berlin numbers... Let's Face the Music and Dance, surgeries. As a wildlife rehabilitator, her main tasks are Puttin' On the Ritz, Fascinatin Rhythm, Let's Fall In to assess injuries, develop treatment plans, provide sup- Love, They Can't Take That Away From Me, and so much portive care and manage the clinic. Her greatest assets more. He said he started dancing before he could walk. He transcend her hands: her passion for caring for wildlife made his debut on Broadway in 1965 and has garnered nine and her veterinary experience, knowledge and intuition. Tony Awards along with many other accolades and did Many have asked, what happened to the alligator? • 3,000 performances of My One and Only with Twiggy and CROW staff treated his injuries and released him on three other female leads. I was lucky' enough to see one of February 16. "That made my day," said Dr. PJ. "It them in New York years ago. He hasn't lost a beat. would have devastated me if that poor creature had been The evening was glitzy, sophisticated even downright put to sleep because of my mistake. "$ cozy. At one point Tune had the house lights turned up so he could answer questions from the audience. He was asked, "How many white suits do you own?" and he replied, Tommy Tune "About seven." 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Toll Free 800/232-6004 BANPR Coldwell Banker Email: [email protected] J Eves. 239/472-4411 INTERS* TICS A I* I Residential Real Estate, Inc. www.sanibelrealestate.net ColdweljBanker Residential Real Estate, Inc. | The company expanded at a fast clip, that led to the acquisition of the 267-acre J Bob Wigley Helps handling contracts in nearby states such as Frannie's Preserve. Wigley also played a Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. key role in saving three parcels of land For Kids'Sake! During this time he served on the board of x fronting Periwinkle Way and Casa Ybel. regents at Luther College, an appoint- "It's a small town, and you get to know Campaign ment that introduced him to large-scale so many people," said Wigley. "It just feels by Brian Johnson fundraising. good (to help)." In 1982, after visiting friends on Each day he walks four miles on the ew people over the past 20 years Sanibel, he purchased a condo on the beach and rides his bike around the island, have been so instrumental in the island. They enjoyed their vacations very usually taking the route from Middle Gulf Fsuccess of Sanibel Island's commu- much, and eventually moved to Sanibel to West Gulf to Rabbit Road. nity projects as Bob Wigley. So when full-time in 1985. "This is my home," he said. "I have a Terry Igo was looking for committee Wigley first became involved with wonderful wife, Ann, and I love our life members for the For Kids' Sake! cam- Habitat for Humanity, an organization he here on Sanibel. I'm not going anywhere. paign, Wigley's name was one of the still supports. The Island Water I've been here for 20 years and, God wilt first to come to mind. Association asked him to become a board ing, I'll be here for 20 more." Wigley not only agreed to help The member; later he served as president for To make a donation to the For Kids' Sanibel School raise $1 million for basic two years. . • Sake! Campaign call Terry Igo at the technologies, equipment and furnishings, His most visible work on the island has Sanibel-Captiva Trust Company at 472- but was also one of the first to make a. probably been in the service of the 8300. The school has reached the major donation. His gift last spring helped Bob Wigley Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. $700,000 mark and is hoping to reach get the campaign rolling. He and Cheryl Giattini were co-chairs for its $1 million goal by MayJk "He's a leader who is able to get to potential donors. the multi-million dollar fundraising effort. people to rally around a wonderful cause," A recent tour through the new con- said Igo, the co-chair of the campaign. struction with Von Harten had quite a dif- "He's a friend to many and a terrific per- ferent effect. "The middle school is going son." to be really special," he said. "It's over- like many others on the island who whelming how nice it's going to be." fOPEN HOUSE Thurs. Mar. 4 • 12-4PM took the breakfast tour of the school with Wigley was born in Mankato, 5827 Pine Tree Drive principal Barbara Von Harten last year, Minnesota and graduated from the Great Buy For Canal Home! Wigley was astonished to see the state of University of Minnesota in 1952 with a Completely remodeled & perfect the school's facilities. degree in business administration. For 12! in every way! 3bdrm, 3bath, + "It was so distressing to see the kids years he worked in marketing for office. Bay windows, screened working out of the satellite portables and Rockwell International. pool, everything new! Rare having no lunchroom," he said. "That In the mid-1960s Wigley started his covered boat dock. Minutes to the made a big impact." own company, Water Products. "We were bayou, bay& gulf. $689,000 Wigley served as the honorary chair of doing okay, but we got a big break in January's Sanctuary golf tournament that 1969 when the U.S. Government decided Call Kathleen Campbell • 470-3218 raised $100,000 for the school, and con- to pass the Clean Air and Water Act," he; tinues to make periodic fundraising calls to said. : SIGNAL INN BANDY BEACH One of the best rental condo's on Wonderful Gulf-front condo -•••• J.''-V-V.•>•,.'; • - the Island! One bedroom, one with spectacular views of the bath with wonderful views of the Gulf from every room. Large Gulf of Mexico. Private complex, floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, over 1900 square over $47,000 rental income 2003, feet. Located on the East allows pets, beautiful beach path. end of Sanibel. Weekly Asking price is $549,000. rentals, great rental income. $1,199,000 furnished. NEAR BEACH-LAKEFRONT! SANDPIPER BEACH 503 Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, three-bath spacious home in Little Beautiful Gulf-front Lake Murex. Large screen enclosed condominium. Privacy and pool. New kitchen cabinets, gorgeous Gulf views. Pool and appliances, granite countertops, tennis. Great rental income. newly painted and many extras! Asking $699,000 furnished. Gorgeous lake views. Good rental income. A must see! Asking $739,000 fully furnished : 541 Kids Receive i*;. IN Trophies At Flag With the continued support of our community we can enhance the educational Football Finale experience for our Island students, making a true investment in tomorrow I Alec Suarez and Robbie Gisewhite by Brian Johnson he Sanibel Hag Football League finished its six-week season this FOUNDER'S CIRCLE ($100,000+) Tpast Friday night with a final round of games at the fields beside The The Sanctuary. Sanibel School. PRINCIPAL'S CIRCLE ($25,000-$100,000) The Carolina Panthers and the San Congress Family, Kiwanis, The Francis P. Bailey and Annie Mead Matthew's families, Harry & Pumfey Silverglide, Terry & Carole Lautenbach Francisco 49ers were crowned the 2004 league champions. TEACHER'S CIRCLE ($10,000-$24,999) After the games all the kids received The Bank of the Islands, Anne & John Burden, Jill & David Heald, Beverly & Jon Thompson, Mrs. J. Howard Wood, Art & Susan Cassell, The Lazy Flamingo, trophies for their participation in the John & Sue Britton, libby Johnson, Royal Shell Vacations, Cheryl & David Venarge, Bob Wigley, 'Tween Waters Inn, Wolter Group Inc. league. Many of them will be back at the fields this Friday (February 27) for the MENTOR'S CIRCLE ($6,000-$9,999) start of the Little League season. Karen & Carmen Aulino, Karen Bel, Linda & Art Cleary, Robert E. Schneider Foundation, Mike & Julie Amheiter, Rob & Cathy DeGennaro,Mike & Peggy Kelly, Jo and Manny Fernandez, Irving and Alwyn Johnson, Jan & Chuck Manzella, Annie & Mike McMurray, Oswald Trippe & Company, Tim and Patty Garmager, Gene & Pete Pierce, Sanibel-Captiva Board of Realtors, Holly & Jason Smith, Leane & Ken Suarez, Sanibel Captiva Trust Company MASTER'S CIRCLE ($3,000-$5,999) Carol & Jay Allen, Steve and Lena Brown, Wesley & Jimmy Fay, The Old Schoolhouse Theater Foundation, Brian & Ele Podelaske and the Island Cow, Jim Hai/vTP Realty Group, Diane and Rick Silhavy, Liz & David Fowler, Lynn & John Gallant, Bill Galon, Jackie & Bryan Hayes, Betsy & Marcel Ventura, Rudy & Sandy Zahorchak, Charlie and Gail Sheetz, Sanibel Captiva Rotary, Dale Hanson & Libby Dickson, Bill & Pat Lamothe, Nick & Diana Lopaido, Chuck & Helen Ketteman, John & Donna Schubert HONOR'S CIRCLE ($l,500-$2,999) Bly's Bikes, Soo Christoff, Karen & Rick Rchthorn, Liz & Randy Gerlach, Ron & Phyllis Gibson, Sanibel Air Conditioning,Kathleen & Keith McMenamy, Sanibel Print & Graphics, Barbara & Rick Von Harten, Christina & David Wright, Angela & Scott Hal, Mary Murphy, Terry Igo & Cristin Bishara, Bob and Sara Berendt, Ann Kosloske, Ralph and Carolyn Clark, Dick & Jeannine Holway, Jubilee Fund Partners, Bob & Carol Amerine, Dave & Judy Baum, The Island Sun Newspaper, Roger & Lori Bahnik, Doris Bowen, Gholi & Georgia Dareshori, John & Jean Halligan, Warrin & Laurie Meyers, Nina Wildman, Martin and Judie Kreston, The Jacaranda SCHOLAR'S CIRCLE ($300-$l,499) Laurie & Joe Adams, Bruce & Ginny Avery, Gina & Randy Barfield, Francine & Jack Barone, The Bank of the Islands "We love our Islands", Barbara Beardsley, • Lacy Breeding, Betty & Woody Cater, Colonial Bank, Jackie & Michael Connor, Donna & Richard Croce, Mimi & Neal Deynzer, The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, Dawn & Keith Gorka, Marybeth & Gary Greenplate, Trish & John Herman, Island Night at the Miracle, Ann & Charlie Kurn, Rob Lisenbee, Lion's Club, Nancy & Bil McDole, Alaina Oton, The Sanibel Music Festival, Brian & Karen Brewer, Tricia Steele, Bridgit Stone, Birgie & Kevin Vertesch, Nancy & Victor Dupont, Toni & Paul Primeaux, Baileyfest, Chico's, Patty and Peter Craig, Carolanne and Vincent Damico,' Charlotte and Jim Harbw, Perla and Jack Luft, Maureen and James Gorman, Elizabeth and Ronald Rich, Mitch and Lynn Moore and South Seas Properties, Renee and Thomas Tarbert, Brian Johnson, hristina & Kevin Farrell, Beth & Russ Bogen, Marty & Brenda Harrity, Anne Wexler & Joe Duffey, James & Maureen Gorman, Kerri & Eric Maw, Alan & Joan Klutch, Eric Pfiefer with wife, Mary Ellen and daugh- ter, Darby William E. Wilson Fine Jewelry, Craig & Susan Scott, David & Marilyn Donker, Dr. Richard & Diane Green, Harvey and Joy Schein fr-. OTHERS Flag football commissioner Eric Pfeifer Brian Bissell, Kip Buntrock, Tylor Compton, G. Gordon Coughlin, Frank & Beth Hight, Island Sun, Bl & Susan Nedell, Barb Rich, Tun & Jean Cadman, formed the league this year. Next year he The Sanibel School Teachers, Renny Severance, Anna & Jeff Turner, Al & Sally Hanser, Baileys General Store, Sunshine Cafe, Ginny Fleming, hopes to expand the eight-team league and lengthen the schedule. The sport Suburban Extended & Stay Hotel, S.W. Florida Dental Group, Sanibel Air Conditioning, Sowerwine Golf Solutions, Marcel Ventura - VIP, caught on quickly and became a popular Trish & Bob Maxeiner;Partners In Paradise - Bob & Viv Radigan, Jacaranda, Margaret & Robert Cutler, Eve and Alexandra Alves, Paula and Doug Cook, island event among kids on Friday nights Congress Jewelers' Soccer Team, Amanda Cross, Girl Scout Troop 243, In Memory'of Alice Anders, Todd Adams, Advance Audio Design, this winter. Alliance Financial Group, Biddle's Restaurant and Piano Bar, The Bubble Room, Coral-Veterinary Clinic, Doc Ford's Sanibel Rum and Grille, "There was lots of interest," said Florida Gulf Coast University, John Gee & Company Realty, Sam Galloway Ford, Steve Harrell and Toby Tolp, Keylime Bistro and RC Otters, Pfeifer. "The kids are definitely excited to play again next year. And it was good to The Lighthouse Cafe, McCarthy's Marina, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Timothy J. Murty, P.A., Pak-N-Ship, Sanibel Day Spa, see the boys and girls playing together."^ Tarpon Tale Inn, The Timbers Restaurant, Weeds & Things, Thomas and Judith Ware For information on the For Kids' Sake! campaign Contact campaign co-chairs Terry Igo 472-0740, Betsy Ventura 472-3717 orvisitwww.sanibelschoolfund.org 5J 1 •" DONT ^ 2 ' 1 1 //!> AU-e Tkau T/ie • to this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home! • Outstanding appointments! | ' and covered boat dock! the Gulf on Capiva! 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath! •Almost an acre of lush vegetation! • 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, mediterranean-style!! • Direct access 3 bedroom plus den home! Great room with fireplace, views! •Lake front location, room for pool! • Fountains plus awesome pool & entertaining area! 1 2 bedroom private guest quarters! Open, gourmet kitchen with granite! •Great room, fireplace, tile floors! • Separate guest area, formal living & dining!; 1 Formal living, dining, family room! 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Offered at $499,000. life grows mum like little bugs that lose their hum J^ftian Atkins Realty when Spirit hugs : ' - Lkesed Real Estate Broker 239-432-1515 (office) 239-839-6177 (cell> SPECIALISTS FOR EVERY DREAM Sanibel & Captiva Properties SOUTH SEAS • SUNDIAL • INTERVAL OWNERSHIPS • GENERAL REAL ESTATE W. ''P'ZWi§'M%- ? Cyprina Beach Located in a private, enclave of 11 town homes, Cyprina Beach #10 offers 2 large BR + a den. 2 BA, garage, large kitchen with breakfast Prime 2 acre Site/ Bay to nook, wrap around screened lanai, and loads of windows! Weekl) The Real Estate Cqv^eky With An Edge: Located in Twccn Waters Area of f rentals are permitted. Offered furnished for $699,900 Has two strap numbers. ^ Call G.G. Robideau or Lori I'ierot at 395-6100 And A Specialist Bdr Every Dream... Call Jane Reader Weaver at 472-1302. Sundial Beach Resort C-3W Sanibel's favorite destination resort. This one bedroom condo _ jean Baer, Seiiing Paradise..... overlooks the tennis area. The kitchen area is recently remodeled ,000.4BR +Loft LeaneSuara One Dream At A Time! with all white appliances and trayed ceiling. Call Lori Pierot at 395-1600 for ownership opportunities and benefits. Call Jean Baer at 395-6117 "Own your pkee oFptadise at South (teas Resort I ill!i1'ilr,,,' I 1,1/1 iisi \\ ... ),:. . L, • Rarely offered in Colony Beach Estates • 3 beiiiunni, 2 bath on ovusizal lot • Spacious & split floor plan • 120 feet on the river • 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home • Wonderful home located close to everything • Oak floors, cathedral ceilings • New seawall ' Lots of space, great room, fireplace • Spacious home, great for a family i • Big closets & large storage area • 72 foot dock in place ' Gulf front deck, heated pool • Screen enclosed, pool & butterfly garden • Private lot, pool and spa • Excellent for redevelopment •$2,495,000(101874) • $689,000 (103734) •$899,000(104103) • $995,000 in Cape Coral (104222) Jim Hall "472-5187x215 Rose Dakos • 472-5187 x 233[ James & Penny Hetmanek • 472-5187 x 219/202 Robin Humphrey • 472-5187 x 218 $> Jw*/ On Ytv frtnvt Pttr Sg /£s lA/auc It- Bow/tutus • Southern Cape Cod style home • 3 bedroom, 2 bath, tile throughout ; • 4 bedroom, 3 bath & vaulted ceilings ' Gorgeous Gulf front 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath • 4 bedrooms, den + 3.5 bathrooms • Built in 2000, Olde Florida style j • Gourmet kitchen w/granite & stainless steel • Direct access dockage • Heated pool, multi decks & arbor • Abuts conservation land . ; • Custom home built in 2002 w/room for a pool • Beautiful oversized caged pool w/spa • Private backyard and lake views • Community pool and tennis | • Large screened lanai; hardwood floors • Loveb/ low maintenance landscaping • $895,000 (103314) • $599,000 (103961) ! • $699,900 (103797) • $6,800,000 (104336) Mike McMuxray • 472-5187 x 250 Carolyn Musgrave • 472-5187x^43 EricPfeifer' 472-5187x259 AdaShissler* 472-5187x254 7/i ike Dt'UJU'S A ear Bead hwrw Tth Be Cmbwtu I\foir Sielu 7-UrOfr LLstuiif • Impecable 3 bedroom 2 5 bath w/many custom features • Olde Florida, 2-story home, 3 bedroom, 2 bath • Architect designed, quality constructed 1 2 bedroom, 2 bath at Loggerhead Cay • Wide plank high gloss oak flooring, hand laid tile • Vaulted ceilings, covered patio' for entertaining, observation deck • 3 bedroom, 2 bath & 2 half baths, elevated pool • Very nicely furnished • Electronics battery back-up system • Sun decks, screened pool, den, fireplace \ • Vaulted ceilings, spacious & open . ' Updated kitchen w/new appliances • 50 KW propane powered Kohler generator • Across from bach access I • Lovely, long canal views, deck, dock & lift 1 Ground floor walkout, pool and tennis • $799,000 (103759) •$2,195,000(103599) \ •$1,199,900(104356) ' •$509,000(104341) Marcel Ventura* 472-7800x276 Karen Bell • 472-7800 x 2701 Ada Shissler" 472-5187x254 . Lynda Traverso • 472-5187x226 /£ '/,•'- /*'£' iff VX& i«iff Creep, Inc. • (•00)553-7338 far * (W*H?2-5 J«7 hit • 3 bedroom, 5 bath in Gulf front complex • Moonshadows 3 bedroom, 3 bath • Beautifully remodeled kitchen • Totally updated from top to bottom • Fully furnished • Mint condition REALTORS 1159f47Z-7Mf Pa • Overlooking pool & Gulf • Only 12 units in this Gulf front comple s • $1,195,000 (102432) • $899,000 (104204). Ruth Hamann, The Gerasins • 472-5187 x 235/236/232 Robert Cronin • 472-5187 x 22p O/v AA-oGred Beacf-Front SIS: • Centrally located near beaches • Furnished 2 bedroom • 1,300 sq ft of living area • Custom kitchen, new baths too • Wonderful pool • Excellent income • Near Deep Lagoon Marina • On-site rental & management at Sandalfoot MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE •$105,000 in Ft Myers (103824) • $799,000 (104580) : Sotheby's Susan Andrews 472-5187 x 251 MLS John Buskirk • 472-5187 x 253 INTERNATIONAL REALTY BIG ARTS Special Visiting Artists For March orkshops! Acrylics! Watermedia! Sculpture! Literature! Music! Just ask... WBIG ARTS probably has it happening in March. BIG ARTS has arranged for some truly excep- tional workshops for the upcoming month. Three special visiting artists are offering two-, three- and four-day seminars. Cathy Taylor, a BIG ARTS favorite, will offer her "No Mistakes Watermedia" Friday through Sunday, March 5, 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost of the course is only $130 with all levels of artists welcome. The class will explore different areas of watermedia from transparent watercolors to gouache, acrylics and collage. The fabulous Gale Bennett will offer his much sought after two-day painting marathon Thursday Cathy Taylor Gale Bennett and Friday, March 18 and 19. Taught from 9:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m., this course is for students of all day for this is truly a painting/learning marathon — you won't levels, and while acrylics are recommended, oils, want to miss a minute. watercolors or pastels are also acceptable. Bennett Finally, Monday, March 22 through Friday, March 26 Ralph demonstrates in all mediums. The first day's focus is Greenhow will teach "Learning to Work in 3-Dimensions" from 9 "The Art of Landscape Painting." Lectures will a.m. to noon daily. This four-day seminar is a figurative sculpture cover freeing of the imagination and how to create class, with a live model suitable to newcomers and experienced landscape compositions. Students will be asked to artists alike. The class will explore the basics of anatomy, and create a landscape with original color combinations how these are part of the balance and structure of a sculpture. and original compositions. There will be an instruc- Teaching is energetic and interactive, focusing on personal tor critique at the end of the day. Day two is titled instruction with each student. Cost of the course is $160 plus "The Art of Abstracting" and will start with a lecture clay. Enjoy four days of learning that will change your way of see- on how to abstract directly from nature. Students ing and sculpting. will paint a full abstraction using everyday objects • Besides these exciting special courses, BIG ARTS offers a full which the instructor will provide.' Final critiques by range of workshops in everything from art and music to literature, Bennett will be offered at the end of the day. This book discussion groups and weekly current events discussions. course is $200. Be sure to bring a bag lunch each Call 395-0900 or come to BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Ralph Greenhow Sanibel.& f. • bur of Homes id-'. Tuesday, March 2, 2004 £ KP t' i •.'3' K • ° • ->?....- • - ?•<" r 1 — . *-' •*Jk:H.3 ' "naziii 1 „. 1740 Dixie Beach Blvd. 845 Sand Dollar Dr. 737 East Gulf Drive 725 Donax St. 1440 Middle Gulf Drive 1605 Middle Gulf Drive Sanibel Isles Subdivision Shell Harbor Subdivision Sanibel Seaview A-2 Sanibel Shores Sand Pebble 1A Gulfside Place 305 $1,295,000 $1,395,000 $1,195,000 Subdivision $399,000 $1,149,000 10:00-10:15 10:25-10:40 10:50-11:05 $595,000 11:40-11:55 12:05-12:20 11:15-11:30 '. - Tuesday Toir of Homes is a quick and easy way to preview several homes in a couple hours without any . Virtual Tours and detailed pressure or hassle. It's also a great way to learn which homes property information available at www.ericpfeifer.com and features are available within your price range. Here s how it works: On Tuesday, March 2, 2004, we will e-mail: [email protected] Jk begin the tour at the first property above at 10:00 a.m. Feel 239-472-5187 (x259) mm m free to drive by the homes before their scheduled times, but 800-553-7338 (x259) •• • 239-472-5257 (Evenings) don't be late once the tour starts for the homes you want to 239-851-3699 (Cell) P A R A D I S fe preview. There will be lots of other buyers on the tour, and show times are exact. VIP Realty Group, Inc. Eric Pfeifer, Realtor If you have questions, or would like to include your home in an upcoming Tuesday Tour, please call Eric Pfeifer today. REALTORS Teen Scene 59 President's Bowl Was A Strike! sanibe[connection.com»i ast Friday, the Teen Scene went on a Lbowling adventure to Galaxy Lanes for what was called the "President's Bowl." The big winner of the night was Joel Mitchell, who bowled two games for a total of 197 points. Other winners were Mico Manarite and Matt Cacioppo, who each did the best overall in their li lanes. It was an exciting night full of fun and friend- ship for 14 local middle schoolers, Local, teens Sarah Robinson and Julia Cacioppo pose for a GULF FRONT HOME ON ACRE PLUS "t The next event coming picture up is a Teen Open Gym Dream home, designed w/the natural beauty of the Island. Features Night on Friday, March 5. The time is from 6 to 8 p.m. and the cost is $1. Teens sliding doors on 3 sides of the living area, all opening to screen enclosed can hang out, bring music, dance, play sports, watch a movie or just about anything porches w/direct Gulf view. Master suite on East side of the home else short of breaking the Rec Center laws during the Teen Open Gym Nights. w/private open porch. 3BD guest pod sits on West side also w/ it's And then, on March 18 and 19, coming to you from deep in the black jungles of own porch. Private tennis court & beach side pool. $3,495,000. Cayo Costa — the Quest for the Shield of Zuni! Outwit, outlast and outplay your fel- low teens in this jungle/beach campout competition on Cayo Costa State Park over spring break. Fifteen teens will split into three tribes pitted against one another in competitions of wit, stamina and skill, for the ultimate prize. The cost will be $50, which includes all meals, boat ride to and from the park and your campsite fee. Teens interested need to contact Dave or Nick as soon as possible to reserve a spot on the boat. The number is 472-0345. Be there, or beware —oi the spirit of the Zuni!* • t this rate, you won't want to wait. PRISTINE LAKEFRONT HOME Borrow against the equity in your home and enjoy a great rate from Seagull Estates home on the lake & very near the beach. This 3 BD, Chase Home Finance. . 2.5 BA expanded "Pelican Model" home has been thoughtfully remodeled. New kitchen, office, half bath, & master bath w/ separate tub & walk-in Now you can get a Chase Home Equity Line of Credit with an shower, to name just a few of the amenities. Community pool, clubhouse, incredible variable rate. beach access & tennis. Offered for $865,000. Prime for Life! (currently 4.00% APR)* • Tax Deductible Interest* - So the effective interest rate you pay after taxes is even lower • No Points or Closing Costs- and no surprises • Loans tip To $1 Million Let Chase Home Finance show you how you can put the equity in your home to work for you. For more information, call your local Chase Home Finance Loan Officer today. Steve Herman 2323 Wooster Lane, #5 • Sanibel, FL • 33957 CANAL FRONT JEWEL RIVER FRONT HOME IN S. FT. MYERS (239) 848-0444 This 3BR/2BA virtually maintenance free 4 Bedroom, 4 bath river-front home on castle was built by an artist/architect. Situated direct access channel. Home offers both QCHASE on a large comer double lot offering privacy boat dock and separate boatlift on 108x166' THE RIGHT RELATIONSHIP iS EVERYTHING* and room to grow. The ground floor has a sea walled lot. Living room with cathedral wonderful swimming jet-stream pool and ceiling opens to large pool enclosed lanai. 'Stated rate is for Standalone Home Equity Lines of Grit taween S25 000 !$25 00110 Wl) aod $500 000 Stated rate is as of W02/03 is subject to change without notice and assumes that you meet certain criteria for credrtworttu- shady sitting area surrounded by lily pad/gold- Located near the mouth of the river, ness To get the staieti rate Customer must tale a S25 000 draw when the account is opened and the property must have a combined-loan-to-value of 90% or less All APRs may vary and may adjust monthly based on changes in the Prune Rate as published in The Wall Street Journal mi an 18% maximum lifetime APR Annual membership fee- 1L ?k E5 WA. S4D A2 $45 Ml OH 150 and CA $75 This fee is waived forth e first yearn! your lire tou must fish ponds. Truly exceptional! $1,495,000. and very near the Sanibel causeway. carry property insurance Gmsutt your tax advisoi regarding the deducibility of interest tae equity lines of credit are not available in all states or for all line amounts Home equity lines of credit will be made by JPMorgan Chase Bank in NJ and CT and in ether geographic areas by Chase Manhattan Bank USA N A [Chase USA[ With headquarters in Newau, DE In Minnesota this does rotrepresen t an offer to enter into a loan agreement with Chase USA " 1 for $1,695,000. * All first mortgage loans are offered through Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation Corporate headquarters 343 Thornall Street Edison New Jersey 08837 (732) 2050600. If apprnved, hnme equi ty lines are offered through OiasWanhanan Bank USA N A. with headquarters in Newark Delaware The stated variable interest rates are as of 00/00/00 ate applicable to the Chase Mo Closing Cost Line of Credit for lines from S60 000 to $500 000 Only one Introductory Rate per customer All APRs for a home equity line of credit may vary and may adjust monthly based on changes in the CUUDIA BONNIST FREY, GRI Prime Rate as published in Trie WA Street Journal, with an 18% maximum lifetime APR You must carry property insurance. The stated rate assumes that you meet certain criteria for credit worthi- ness Pending Chase's credit review yoirrnay Qualify for the product and interest rate shown, or you may still qualify but at a higher rate (tbis rate can be reduced if you choose u pay ciosi Chase ftome &\isn asked. sustaining viable concentrations of local example the 20 tenants in Periwinkle Instead of following the Planning Q Valiquette said the cost of fire suppres- services and essential goods shopping that Place where 40 used to be. Department's timetable, which put them ? sion in the top story of a three story home offer convenient access. Saying she heard there might be a in the loop after City Council gives direc- J (two finished floors above pilings) also is Luft called for creation of "chain operation" at the southwest corner tion, Commissioners were adamant that ~ having an impact on the size of homes Neighborhood Service Center zoning dis- of Periwinkle and Casa Ybel, Johnston they have input right from the beginning. being built. This led commissioners to quip tricts overlaying the General Commercial questioned Rogers about the develop- "I've heard some criticism that the that the situation might help solve the "big •Districts in the four locations. He wants ment. "There's no application pending on Sanibel Plan is 'dated.' And I think some house" problem on the island. planners to limit business uses such as real that property," he told her. responsibility for the charge to keep it a Nevertheless, Valiquette said Sanibel still estate, vacation rental offices and gas sta- The site is directly north of Windward living, breathing document falls to us," offers the "cheapest waterfront property tions to no more than 50 percent of floor Way, where Luft lives, and currently con- Dillon said. "Planning, for us, doesn't have around" compared to Naples, Bonita area in General Commercial Districts. tains a small shopping center with a book- the vitality it should. We ought to be look- Springs, Captiva and areas of Fort Myers He also recommended relaxing drive- shop, pharmacy and medical services. Luft ing at making improvements more than Beach. "We're the best buy in the market way-distance-from-intersection rules for ice is worried that persons who are to occupy we are." right now." And property values are sky- cream and coffee shops; allowing building Below Market Rate Housing across the State Statute requires that an EAR be rocketing, he added. elevations lower than required by federal street no longer will have easy access to done every seven years. The last one was Samler mentioned the big increase in flood criteria to encourage the "walk up, such services if the tenants are forced out prepared in 1995 and adopted in '96, property taxes over the past three years - bike up 'social center' relationship" to the in the name of progress. according to Ken Pfalzer, assistant plan- up 130 to, 140 percent - for people who street and neighborhood; reducing parking The first order of business at Tuesdays ning director. He said staff already has don't qualify for a homestead exemption. requirements to provide for enhanced, meeting - delayed 20 minutes by techni- created an outime of issues'and reviewed-it "When you tell (someone) it's going.to landscaped public street front walkways cal difficulties - was a welcome to Samler, with city department heads and the city cost $35,000 in taxes annually to own and bicycle parking; and exempting cov- who won reappointment to the commis- manager. Sometime in March/April, it will something they may not even use more ered outdoor dining areas from-additional sion, and to Valiquette, attending his first be presented to City Council for comment than one month a year... " he left the parking requirements. planning session. and public input. Then the outline goes to statement unfinished. "This is all part of the broader issue of The group of five (Commissioners the Planning Commission for further pub- Commissioners also discussed briefly a redevelopment," noted Commission Chair Marie Gargano and Ellis Robinson were lic comment. "Neighborhood Service Center" proposal Carla Johnston - "changing codes to excused from the meeting), then discussed The Planning Department will draft the prepared by Jack Luft, a consultant and encourage/discourage particular land the city's upcoming Evaluation and Sanibel resident of Windward Way. uses." •.*?•-. OPE1I FOR REFIIIAliCiriQ/PURCMA3fi.3J An Upscale Consignment Shoppe, Home Furnishings & Decor We yuaranlee loner rates and better service than an> competitor. "Be in Control of your financing options". Take the a 'Jb\nrrJb Cilnillktixis", price us against AINY Bank or Htg. company. 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Electric Gift Cards • Cash Registers - Touch Screen/Keyboard ATM - Buy New or Re-Program • Security Systems - Stop Shrinkage Wireless Terminals Sanibel & £ap$iva Islands MERCHANT SERVICE GROUP : O: 239-699-1792 • F: 239-395-0869 Stop hf our lOGp office, 1213 $ [email protected] Rates subject to change without nofte, Velarde mortgage is a licensed ffertgage epaph Registered agent of Regions Bank, Montgomery, AL \.y Experts / 4324Ms. j ^,\ O • 1 VISA. MC • AMEX • DISC • VISA • MC • AMEX • DISC • VISA • MC report, Pfalzer explained. Between of the housing stock, shows Sanibel at January and April of next year, Council about 90 percent of "buildout.'" and the commission will review it, and Approximately 67 percent of the island Council will take action before May 1, the currently is dedicated to conservation FRESH WHOLE GULP date the document is due to the state. lands. Staff is the "facilitator," and the sub- Statistics on building permits issued — SHRMP OFT MY BOAT! stance of the report is a public participa- including residential, commercial and city tion process, Pfalzer said. Input from the permits for Phase II of the sewer system Medium $4.50 lb. • Jumbo $6.50 lb. Planning Commission can be received at — show a decline from 1,605 in fiscal Minimum order 10 lbs. (Delivery $10) any time. year 2000-01 to 1,362 in FY '01-02. A Basically, "we are asking, 'Are the poli- spike to 1,515 in FY '02-03 was followed cies (in the Sanibel Plan) right? Is the by another decline to 1,166 in FY '03-04. Call Captaiii Charlie 239-282-9199 depth of focus correct?"" said Rogers. Revenue over the same four-year period "What are the major issues and how do declined from $319,795 to $194,908. we best address them for the future?" Building permits for single family added Pfalzer. dwellings numbered 100 in FY '00-01, "It's a year long process with plenty of dropping to just 15 in FY '03-04, accord- PERFECT GULF RETREAT time to get (the Planning Commission) ing to the report. involved in it," noted Commissioner John The city has grown from 3,964 hous- Veenschoten. "I'm not sure I'd want to ing units in 1975 to 8,207 existing units comment until I hear what the staff and in 2003, with 8,500 projected for 2005 the city departments tell us they have in and 9,000 by 2025. Buildout projections mind." He advocated following the proce- show the continuing trend of single family dure set forth by Pfalzer, and Samler residential development increasing its pro- agreed.* portionate share of the housing stock. Projections also show a modest increase for multi-family, a slight decline for motel units and no change for mobile homes. Construction A RARE OPPORTUNITY!! About half the 8,207 existing units are Newer island design custom home with unobstructed wide Slows As Island single family and duplex dwellings and half are multi-family structures, which include beach views. A unique great room plan, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, Nears Buildout resort cottages and motel rooms. About 2 car garage, high caged heated pool/spa w/slide. Light & 46 percent of the total is permitted for bright kitchen with state of the art appliances & features by Camille Kucaba resort housing use. The 8,207 units com- throughout, high ceilings, wood floors, fireplace, french doors here's been a gradual downturn in prise less than two percent of the total & built-ins. Lush landscaping. Furn. neg. $3,950,000. building on Sanibel, according to a number of dwelling units in Lee County. 239-872-0468 • BUS: 239-390-4000 building trends report issued by the The majority of existing multi-family Carolyn Walters, T Broker Associate city's Building Department and present- units are condominiums, categorized in 6RI.ABR.CAM PRUDENTIAL FLORIDA WCI REALTY ed to Council at its February 17 regular four areas: non-resort condos and apart- 24880-1 Tamiami Trail • Bonita Springs, FL 34134 meeting. Another report, an inventory ments, resort condos and apartments, An Independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Prudential Prudential continued on page 64 is a registered service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity i Fantastic Court Yard Ada Shissler Sells ... Home, 3B/3B, Incredible Value... Direct Access.,, Detached Guest PRICE REDUCED! Quarters... 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REMAX Realty Group 239-472-5187 ext. 254 239-850-SOLD (7653) [email protected] 800-553-7338 ext. 254 REA L TOR'S* e-mail: [email protected] YIP Realty Group, inc. Shopping With Camille Grandkids Are Wonderful... And The Spaghetti Sauce Is Good, Too by Camille Kucaba Ladies will help you learn the quick and easy "how-to" during a free s you read this, I'm hangin' out in Texas with my pre- demo this Monday, March 1, at 11 'III' •!>*>• • •'•. ::.; cious little granddaughter in celebration of her "half a.m. Lbirthday" - Sam's one and a half years old today. These clever creations come in ADoi we think grandma brought her a present?! You bet - different shapes and sizes and are straight from Nanny's in The Village, home to the island's washable and reversible - as practi- largest collection of kids' clothing, along with unique gifts, cal as they are pretty. Use your books and toys. imagination to create unique home And did I mention Sam will have a little brother or sister accents: on the coffee table or in the mid-April? I don't know who's more excited, mom and dad curio cabinet as custom decor, in or all the doting grandmas and grandpas! the kitchen to hold fresh fruit or iust While I'm away, Stan is busy with the annual Kiwanis the mail, on the dresser for jewelry Club Spaghetti Dinner - one of the islands' most popular and small change, at holiday time to gastronomic events of the season (my spouse has never met a meatball he didn't display greeting cards and festive like). baubles. They'll certainly be wel- 1 promised to put in a plug for this fundraiser happening Saturday, February come gifts, and I can also see them 28, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Sanibel Community House. It's the best all-you- as fabulous party favors (perhaps can-eat bargain around - $7 in advance, $8 at the door, and kids under 10 eat filled with cute little trinkets at a free. This fun family evening features music, dancing and raffle prizes galore - baby or bridal shower?). sorry I can't attend. All you need is a pattern and I also feel badly about missing the grand opening of Sanibel Home some fabric (scraps on hand will Furnishings. But of course you'll be here to celebrate and fill me in next week. work), Timtex stiffener (the stuff The event takes place this Friday and Saturday, February 27 and 28, with spe- used in caps and visors), a fusion Betsey Brooks shows off the clever and colorful cial promotions and tasty refreshments - so leap right over and enjoy! agent, scissors and thread, plus your fabric bowls you can make in under two hours This home furnishings store in Heart of the Island plaza is introducing a iron and sewing machine. The new fabric collection featuring island motifs, "wow" colors and yummy textures. materials are available at Three Crafty Ladies, of course, and the entire project Paired with comfortable, classic and well scaled furniture, it's a whole new look won't take more than two hours, Betsey Brooks tells me. for your home! Visit Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get started now and you'll be way ahead on your Christmas projects. Don't Now next weekend heralds the opening of the Sanibel Music Festival - forget, Monday at 11... see you there! (By the way, TCL has an incredible selec- the Ying String Quartet plays Saturday night, March 6, followed by PianoFest tion of fabrics). with Bryan Wallick on Tuesday, March 9. Tickets are going fast, so get yours at There's some pretty classy fashion at Eileen Fisher... stop by Forever Bailey's General Store or Macintosh Book Shop or by calling 336-7999. Green, 2055 Periwinkle Way, to see all that's new for spring! 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Steps from your residence is the Tropicabana Clubhouse with, fitness area, yoga/dance studio, cigar lounge, billiards & cardroom. -'-.•' " ISLAND STYLE COMMUNITY >••*•• f .11 •,..-•? ,-^J ! www.mastique.com A.HI **'*••»' H *?'*- *• **» A Jack Parker Homes & Royal Palm Builders Development 64 From page 61 beach and shoreline preventive mainte- nance project. KNOIV KO(/ff 10C41 f/5// - Steve Fisher That Is! Build Out A recent report from the Tourism hotels/motels/cottages and time share Development Commission said 2003 Fall asleep to the sound of the SUNWARD OF SANIBEL #202 condos. In 2003, about 3,750 multi-fami- marked a record level of 2,001,828 visi- surf in this second floor, Gulf- ly units, or nearly 90 percent, were avail- tors staying in Lee County commercial front condo! Located on West able as resort housing. lodging, better than a 50,000 jump in Gulf Dr. in small, 8 unit complex Broken out by type, there are 3,889 travelers. These tourists injected with lush grounds, private pool single family units, 3,115 multi-family $47,320,937 in new dollars for a total and tennis. Condo features units, 739 motel units, 384 time share annual impact of nearly $1.9 billion on large eat-in kitchen, beautiful units and 80 manufactured homes; 64 the county's economy. furnishings and Gulf of Mexico Below Market Rate Housing units repre- Walsh pointed out that well over 90 view almost throughout. sent less than one percent of the total. percent of visitors said they were influ- Asking $1,085,000 Furnished. Over 50 percent of existing housing enced by "uncommercialized beaches," Call Steve Fisher. has been constructed since 1975, with "warm weather" and Lee County as a aver 75 percent of single family and "safe destination." "Good value for the "IT'S THE EXPERIENCE!" duplex dwellings built since 1975, the money" and "complete relaxation" also of the Islands Over 27 Year Island Resident/Realtor report shows.* were high on the list of reasons for choos- 472-2311 REMAX International Hall of Fame ing Lee.& Council T9 TDC: Rec Restroom Send Sanibel Facilities Could Deep Water Direct Access! More Dollars anibel is getting "terrifically short- Be Upgraded Phaidra Velarde purred by complaints from both Realtor changed" by Lee County's Tourism SDevelopment Council, according to adults and children, City Council is Within the prestigious multimillion (dollar Sanibel Councilmember Dick Walsh, Sconsider upgrading restroom facili- neighborhood of Sanibel Isle sits this lovely "and now they're using our name." ties at the Sanibel Recreation Center. "Olde Florida" style pool home. One of only 3 Walsh was referring to a recent TDC Modular restrooms with showers can deep water canal systems on Sanibel with boats decision to change its advertising slogan be installed for about $10,500, according in excess of 100 ft. This island home features an to: "The Beaches of Fort Myers and to a report from Recreation Director open floor plan with long canal views and peeks Sanibel." Helene Phillips, with a monthly rental fee oiSanCarfosBay. $998,000 Sanibel sends approximately $2.5 mil- of $2,300. Patrons have been using port- Call Phaidra Today! COLDWELL lion in bed taxes to Lee County annually, o-lets since last year, when existing facili- Phone 239/472-3121 BANPR receiving only $300,000 in return this ties were closed due to mold. Remediation Toll Free 800/232-6004 past year. City Manager Judie Zimomra of the old restrooms would be complicated c/f*evi Eves. 239/472-4411 INTFRNATIO N A"L- told Council at its February 17 meeting and expensive, according to Harold Law, the city's building official, and Council has . www.sanibelrealestate.net Coldwell Banker that there will be less federal money for Residential Real Estate, Inc. the TDC in 2004, "and this will trickle been reluctant to spend money for reno- down to Sanibel." vations because a new recreation facility is She said the city's 2004 applications on the drawing boards. are in the $1 million range and include a If a modular restroom plan is imple- request for $150,000 in emergency funds mented, Law has recommended that exist- VASANTA SENERATCPAPA to remove "immediately dangerous" ing facilities be demolished at a cost of CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Australian pines in the Bowman's Beach $34,000, with new facilities located on and other active park areas. According to Ihe existing concrete slab. Accounting and Tax Preparation for Public Works Director Gates Castle, there According to Phillips' memo, there is has been a "rash of incidents" involving $82,000 in the FY2004 budget for repair Businesses • Individuals • Non Residents tree limbs falling on visitors, vehicles and of existing restroom and office facilities; equipment. Sanibel also is seeking reim- the current budget provides $12,000 for SANIBEL • 472-6000 FORT MYERS bursement of $5,000 to cover emergency monthly rental of port-o-lets. trimming already completed. 1633 Periwinkle Way • Anchor Point 418-0008 Council plans to address its options at Another request seeks funding of a the March 2 regular meeting.* KEN THEY Realtor® "EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE" 239-910-3549 •800-820-1043 'www.YourlslandConnection.com \ Constructed in 2000 587 SEA OATS DRIVE this near beach home is in pristine condition. ; This home features an open, airy floor plan with cathedral ceilings, laundry room and tile throughout. Just a short walk to the prestigious beaches VIP Realty Group, Inc. off West Gulf Drive. Price $589,000-. (239) 910-3099 •(800) 553-7338 email: [email protected] Will Power 65 iNvi-.siMi-.vi CO Challenging A Will As Unduly Influenced Wonaerrul, 2 bedroom, 2 batn, starter I condo with deeded beach access. The D by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, sand is only steps away. This top en Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA floor, end unit, is nicely furnished, island style. Good income with on-site occasionally I influence Rose. rental management and a 3 night mini- I speak to people In most cases, the fact pattern is not mum. • Amenities include a pool and > Oiwho are con- as clear-cut as in my hypothetical exam- tennis court. Only $345,000. 73 cerned that their will ple. Clearly, someone challenging a will may be challenged by on the basis of undue influence has a "Very efficient and a pleasure to work a beneficiary or per- heavy burden to overcome.^ with." - Maria McMunn haps by a party who ©2004 Craig R. Hersch. Craig can has been intentionally be reached at [email protected] K - A t O H S- omitted from sharing Lynda Ph: (239) 472-5187 in their estate. or(800)553-7338 Although in our www. sanibelre.com society anyone (who has legal standing) Traverso GRI may attempt to challenge a will, it is dif- ficult to successfully challenge a will. In most every case, courts presume that the last will of the testator is valid. In order to successfully challenge a will, a party must convince a court that either the tes- Time to Refurnish your Home or Condo? tator was incompetent at the time he or she executed the wifl, or that the testator was being "unduly influenced" by some- mmm one. Today I focus on the latter challenge, "undue influence." Suppose you are a beneficiary to your Aunt Rose's estate. Rose lives on Useppa Island. You hear through the grapevine that your cousin Sally had been spending a lot of time on Useppa with Rose. You do not know what Sally has been up to until Rose dies. Then you discover that Sally was named as a substantial beneficiary in Rose's last will, which was signed three months before Rose's death. Sally, you discover, was not named as a beneficiary in prior wills. You wish to challenge the will, and allege undue influence. - RIRNITURE WORLD CAN HANDLE ALL YOUR NEEDS! - Allow me to distinguish "simple influ- ence" from that which rise's to the level Living Room • Bedroom • Dining Room • Patio • Mattress Sets • Commercial • Hotel/Motel of undue influence. Only undue influence is sufficient ground to set aside a dece- — Specializing in Sofa Sleepers! dent's will. The Florida Courts have defined "undue" as influence that amounts to "over persuasion, duress, force, coercion or artful or fraudulent 18 Piece contrivances to such a degree that there me Packai was a destruction of the free agency and will power of a testator." The landmark Florida case in the area 5598.01 of undue influence is the Carpenter case. LARGEWELECTIONIOF WICKER The Carpenter Court determined that undue influence may only be presumed if Carpet •: fife • wallpaper • Verticals • Mini-Blinds •^pi^pei*leiil1:-Vtfooci Shutters three factors are present: Whether the :: : influencer: • Lamps* Bedspreads 'Accessories • Painting. *#tteridrfExterio^ • Is a substantial beneficiary; We have the BEST Prices in Lee Co. and can package your purchase to SAVE you even MORE MONEY • Had a confidential relationship with the decedent; and l&m Qw Long List Of Satisfied Customers! " • "Actively procured" the will or other documents being challenged. Our Experienced Staff \MX\ Help You Coordinate While You're Here Or Away. The last factor, "active procurement" may be established if a variety of factors Convenient Location are present. In my example, active pro- curement may be presumed if you dis- From Sanibel & cover that Sally was present when Rose Ft. Myers Beach discussed making a new will; Salty sug- gested the attorney and brought Rose to that attorney to draft the will; Sally sat in on the discussion with the attorney and made suggestions.; Sally was present dur- ing the signing, and/or Sally retained the will for safekeeping. Once the presump- 15651 SAN CARLOS BLVD. tion is established, Sally would then have 1 888 489 3311 the burden of proving she did not unduly www.furniture-world.net FORT MYERS IMMEDIATE POSSESSION!! St. Isabel | OPEN BY APPT. ONLYif Church Makes Donations To ACT by Brian Johnson he Women's Guild at St. Isabel hosted Colleen Henderson, a com- Tmunity educator from Abuse, Counseling and Treatment, Inc. (ACT), - ^ on February 24 at the parish hall. 512 LIGHTHOUSE WAY Bayfront Masterpiece! 1290 ISABEL DRIVE "The Crystal Palace" Henderson gave a talk about the ser- 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bath home with over 5,000 sq. Gorgeous bay front home. 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths vices provided by ACT and the type of sit- ft. of living space, large pool and hot tub facing with over 5,000 sq. ft. Custom rock waterfall hot uations their counselors routinely Gloria Agel, Bev Warren and Colleen your own private beach and the Bay! Boat dock, tub in the patio facing the bay! Boat dock. encounter. r Henderson (tdoocnnn r=,]| i.e. Novell! 395-1200. $3,995,000. Call J.B. Novelli 395-1200. The Women's Guild had prepared for her visit by gathering together gifts for the were also very generous." families staying at the ACT shelters. ACT, Henderson spoke about the problem established in 1978, now has shelters in of domestic violence in Florida and the Fort Myers, Cape Coral and LaBelle and United States. "A woman is beaten in this offers help to more than 4,000 people country every nine seconds, and a woman per year. While ACT typically helps is killed in Florida every 36 hours because women and children, they also serve a of domestic violence," she said. number of men. ACT, however, has given hope to The Women's Guild presented many of the victims of domestic violence Henderson with 20 backpacks filled with in Southwest Florida by providing a NEW WORLD CLASS SPA i SANIBEL ISLAND "Rare" 3 bedroom, gulf front condo- things for kids such as pajamas, socks and refuge. "Our job is not to break up fami- stuffed animals. The parents and children lies," said Henderson. "Our job is to keep minium. Gorgeous views, furnished, Great East end people safe." Location. Easy-on, Easy-off island. in the St. Isabel CCD program prepared 10 of the backpacks. The church also She finished her talk by telling a couple Call Todav. ).B. 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Women Employees Need" percent of those injured at work, yet if Krcshl\ painted MSD Standards they account for 64 percent of repeti- and decorated! tudies show that tive motion injuries that cause lost vwomen workers work time. 1 JANE READER WEAVER suffer a dispropor- • Women experience 68 percent of Q DIRICTOR or Cunvt RIAL ESTATE SILIS tionate number of the carpal tunnel syndrome injuries many types of that result in lost work time. 1 ergonomic or body • Over 60 percent of the lost-work Jane Reader Weaver time tendinitis injuries occur among Director of Captiva Real Estate Sales South Seas y- strain injuries, also known as musculoskeletal disorders women workers. 239-472-1302 Sanibel & Captiva Properties (MSDs). Such problems, which often • In 2000, nearly 155,000 women occur in the upper body and most workers suffered an injury due to overexertion that led to time away commonly affect the wrists, shoulders, from work. elbows, neck, hands and back, result • Sprains/strains, carpal tunnel syn- "GuIf-Front Opportunity..." from conditions such as fast-paced drome and tendinitis together account activity, heavy lifting, repetition or for more than half of all lost work time ...at Ocean's Reach. This 3rd floor 2-bedroom end-unit looks over the pool, directly working in an awkward and uncom- injuries and illnesses among women.* I to the beach. Ocean's Reach offers this pool, tennis, shuffleboard, basketball, bbqs, fortable position. . covered parking, outside storage rooms, onsite mangement & rental office. This condo has not been rented but comps earn From page 62 in excess of $50K annually. 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Great —p.,,.. •» 2BR.2BA unit with bay • «ss Sanik-1, H 3 view. $450,000. 1 Bryan Hayes Oftkv: -T2-3033 • la\: J72-.M3 ) Part III of III expensive toy, the sweat is making rivulets down my spine, in the mirror Reflections over my desk I can see the etching of new lines and wrinkles as I struggle to r Galling Calcutta comprehend and my voice rises to hyste- K if tkt btftivicLtidK by Priscilla Friedersdorf ria as I hear the condescension in some technician's too careful instruction, sleesk k new "Now, click on'Start'." ccomputec r But I did reach one young man as I Aairrivedr , its neared the end of my rope who sensed case streamlined my panic, "Ma'am, ma'am," he said in a and silken. With comforting sing-song cadence, "don't let shaky hands and yourself get upset about this. Believe fast beating heart, I me, ma'am, computer problems can slowly and carefully drive you crazy. 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Asking $349,800 week later after 18 hours and five tech- to the windows of tour buses, a body ;..-,... iisu J 2/2 Windsor furnished. $164,900 - Pending 1 Day nicians from Earthlink, Hewlett-Packard washed up on the shore next to the and Microsoft I was no closer to being hotel in Bombay, able-bodied men • U.<< 11 ,<>;i - 3/2 Bradford. $179,800 - Pending 1 Day 'online'. I am computer illiterate, when hawking madras shirts and legless "List Today, Sold Tomorrow" i people say 'CD-RW drives, DVD burn- amputees on wooden platforms offering & ers, gigabytes versus megabytes, firewire hand-carved boxes on the sidewalks and ports,' I panic. Technicians who were alleyways. I became calm, "Uhmmm, LINDA MORROW thanks Vic, could you tell-me, are you helping me advised variously, "remove i (239) 8-'*..; - the battery," "you have an inblaster available for assistance with any other r worm, we must create a firewall," "type types of problems; say, adult children, >xr LEXINGTON ^ok^f in a 25 digit product code from the bot- investments, form 1040s, slices, shanks, tom of your computer," and the last one double faults, in-laws, elected officials, said, "who told you to do all that, get out bridges, overpasses, Medicare, optional A. 239-425-4950 your discs and reboot." wars, you know Vic, just the normal, •"V •:tj "An Independent Member Broker" But what they don't know is I am unimportant, everyday things?"^ hunched with tension over this new email: [email protected] if t I k r MOST STRATE- GIC CORNER Only Available 'M.;j.r<-1 Dinkins Bayou. ONCAPTIVA Commercial Building Best open water CREATE YOUR on San-Cap Road value on Sanibel. House & FANTASY!! 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Music f WGCU Public Media This Week includes Dvorak's The Water Sprite; Violin ° Join WGCU for A Tropical Evening with Jim Lehrer Concerto; Symphony No. 8. K WGCU Public Media invites the public to a "A Tropical Evening with Jim Lehrer" at 6 p.m., Then, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 28, > Saturday, March 20. The festive fundraising event, with guest Jim Lehrer, host of The the ChevronTexaco Metropolitan Opera will ^ NewsHour, includes an elegant dinner catered by the Registry, live music, and a silent auction, present L'ltaliani in Allgeri— an opera in two g Tickets are $250 each, which will help WGCU sustain trusted public affairs programming in acts, with music by Gioacchino Rossini, and m Southwest Florida. Call 590-2300 to reserve your seats for a fun and informative evening with text in Italian by Angelo Anelli. The World LL! one of television's most trusted journalists. Premiere was Venice at the Teatro San Benedetto in May 22,1813. z The NewsHour grew out of the half-hour MacNeil/Lehrer Report, which, from 1975-1983, 3 garnered critical praise and numerous awards for in-depth coverage of a different single issue in Nature: Walking With Giants Q each broadcast. The program was transformed into The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHourIn 1983. It Nature — 8 p.m. Sunday,- February 29 on z made history as the first hour-long broadcast of national nightly news and was recognized with WGCU TV/3 — presents The Grizzlies of < Emmys, Peabodys, and other honors. In October 1995, the program began its newest incarna- Siberia. Naturalists Charlie Russell and ^ tion as The NewsHour With Jini Lehrer. Maureen Enns get up-close and personal with African-Americans in Southwest Florida grizzlies when they practically move in with a WGCU Public Media's Signature Series, The History of Southwest Florida: Untold Stories, family of bears on the remote Kamchatka presents the history of African-Americans at 9 p.m. Friday, February 27. In order for African- peninsula in Siberia Americans to build a community in Southwest Florida, they had to overcome slavery, segrega- Me and Mrs. Jones tion and prejudice. Because of local heroes in the early years, doors were opened for local ExxonMobil Masterpiece Theatre presents African-Americans to flour- Me and Mrs. Jones at 9 p.m. Sunday, February ish. Now, a special group of 29. Robson Green stars as Liam Marple, alias people have untold stories tabloid columnist Mrs. Jones. Assigned to get to tell about endurance, the dirt on Prime Minister Laura Blowden, Liam motivation, determination poses as a political fundraiser to strike up a Great Performances: Concert for George, and inspiration to teach us friendship. As amity turns into torrid romance, an all-star musical tribute from London's Royal Albert Hall, celebrates the late what life was like before the his editor and ex-wife wonders why his copy is George Harrison. time of integration. The losing its bite. Liam wonders what will happen Photo: ©Sean O'Mahony Collection show re-airs at 6:30 p.m. when the PM learns the truth. Saturday, February 28, and Jack Parr: Smart Television 11 p.m. Sunday, February WGCU TV/3 will present Jack Parr: Smart Television at 9:30 p.m. Monday, March 1. From 29. 1957 to 1965, Jack Paar interviewed many of the era's renowned personalities. This show Classical Music includes clips of appearances by Cassius Clay, Fidel Castro, Woody Allen, John and Robert On WGCU-FM 90.1 and Kennedy, and Richard Nixon, among others. Regis Philbin, Hugh Downs, Dick Cavett, the WMKO-FM91.7, Smothers Brothers, Jonathan Winters and others share their memories of Paar and his show's SymphonyCast— 8 p.m. impact on America. Friday, February 27— ———————nMMMMMMMM^y^'* Vflm TinItPfWi r^^B^__M__o______Tj|M|nn'l|1MMlfl^^ NOVA: Life and Death In the War Zone Caroline Goodall stars as Laura Bowden and Robson Green Violinist Gil Shaham joins NOVA presents the story of the 21st Combat Support Hospital, or "CaSH," at 8 p.m. stars as Liam Marple star in EXXONMOBIL MASTERPIECE THE- Music Director Emeritus ATRE "Me & Mrs. Jones." Tuesday, March 2. In spring 2003 a NOVA film crew spent weeks living day and night with the Zdenek Macal in the doctors, surgeons, and military staff of the 21 st Combat Support Hospital, or "CaSH," a tented Photo: ©Granada sparkling acoustics of the medical facility erected in just 72 hours in the desert north of Baghdad. Building a state-of-the- art hospital in the dust and heat is a remarkable achievement. But it represents only the start of the difficulties faced by the doctors and nurses of the 21st CaSH. Relief at the lack of military casualties is soon replaced by high drama and difficult ethical decisions as Iraqi victims arrive, some of them children with horrific injuries. 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The pro- gram shows how modern scientists in both the U.K. and U.S. are in a desperate race to deter- X) mine why the 1918 flu pandemic — which killed an estimated 100 million — spread so| quickly throughout the world and with such virulence at the tail end of World War I. | powerful Great Performances: Concert for George < Great Performances presents Concert for George (Harrison) at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. Rock music's most celebrated musicians gathered at London's Royal Albert Hall to pay trib- ute to one of their own, the legendary George Harrison, on the one-year anniversary of his death. On that magical night, Harrison's closest friends gathered to perform a collection of his music for a live audience. Under the musical direction of Harrison's longtime friend Eric Clapton, the film captures an emotional gathering of musicians including Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Billy Preston, and Ringo Starr. The concert will be presented in HD, high-definition, television. Inside the Teenage Brain Frontline goes "Inside the Teenage Brain," in a program at 10 p.m. Thursday, March 4. It's the mystery of mysteries — especially to parents. Now the experts are exploring the recesses of the brain and finding explanations for why adolescents behave the way they do and how the new discoveries can change the way we teach, or perhaps even understand, our teenagers. Electricity is part of your childhood - Health Sense: Allergy & Asthma WGCU Public Media's Signature Series, Health Sense, investigates allergies and asthma at Do you remember the smell of grandma's fresh 9 p.m., Friday, March 5. Allergy and asthma are conditions that affect millions, and can even become life-threatening. Experts discuss how to identify and treat seasonal allergies and asth- baked muffins? Or, the name of your favorite cartoon ma, as well as the newest advancements for controlling these conditions. Also, a look at a headline-making issue, toxic mold, believed to irritate ttiese conditions. [The show re-airs at character? Do you remember how excited you were 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6, and 10:30 p.m. Sunday, March 7.] Beach Boys Good Timin' when you bought your first record? What you may not The good music continues on WGCU TV/3 this month with the Beach Boys at 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 5. Live at Knebworth House was filmed at the Beach Boys historic concert at realize is that electricity played a part in all of your Knebworth House on June 21 st 1980. It proved to be the last time that the original Beach Boys: Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson and Alan Jardine, would appear together on any stage. The program includes virtually all the Beach Boys classics such as Fun, Fun, special memories. 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Reiki is commonly used to treat It is quite remarkable when used in stroke emotional and mental distress as well as patients, and it's value to MS patients was chronic and acute physical problems. published in the New England Journal of Therapeutic touch or healing touch is Medicine in 1983. HBOT is not a cure, practiced by registered nurses and others but it may favorably alter the course of the to accelerate wound healing, relieve disease. There are usually no serious side pain, promote relaxation, prevent ill- effects. ness, and ease the dying process. The : This information is not intended to practitioner works with the hands near treat, cure or diagnose your condition. the client's body in an effort to restore : Always consult your physician. Suzy balance to the client's energy system. i Cohen is a registered pharmacist. Another modality of energy medicine is i You can contact her by visiting Qi Gong. 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Chateau Sur Mer, Chamber of Commerce 472-1080 best beach on.the island. $2000. Cali 395-0668 or Million $ Views Await You! GULF HARBOUR, FACING LAKE, first floor, 2BD, City of Sanibel 472-4135 970-871-9385. 2BA plus den. Pristine Condition. All tiled. Sports Administrative Office 472-3700 SR-2/6-M-2/27 * Cottages • Condos • Homes • Club membership available. $1,300 month. 239- Building Department 472-4555 Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths GULF HARBOUR YACHT & C.C. 2BR + den, 2BA, 464-2478 day. 239-437-6010 eve. Community Housing and Resources .. .472-1189 RS-2/27-NC-3/19 2 car garage luxury condos from $2900-$7500. Planning Department 472-4136 239-472-7277 Memberships aval Urban/Diana Boutin 239-415- LEXINGTON COUNTRY CLUB. 2BR, 2BA. Library 5346. Prudential FLWCI Realty. Available immediatleyj Please contact 940-7878. Sanibel 472-2483 1-888-451-7277 S-12/26-B-TFN S-1fl6-BM-TFN S-10/9-BM-TFN Captiva 472-2133 FURNISHED HOUSE, Gulf Pines. Private beach SANIBEL - FURNISHED 3BR, 2BA HOME. Post Office access, clubhouse, pools, tennis courts. Private setting on golf course. Pool. Immaculate. Sanibel .800-275-8777 $2,000.00/month plus tax. Available off-season Monthly/Annual ratef. Avail. 4/15-12/30. Call Captiva .472-1674 STAY ON SANIBEL only. (239)542-5627. 472-7834. . : | Sanibel Community Association 472-2155 FOR $50 A DAY! S-J/9-A-2/27 Senior Center 472-5743 500 ft. to Gulf, adorable duplex GULF PINES. 4BR, 3BA including guest pod. GULF HARBOUR YA^HT & C.C. 2BR + den, 2BA, ARTS 150 steps toth e beach. Avaiabte Jan, Feb, & Apr. on Sanibel s east end. 1 bedroom, 2 car garage deluxe condos from $1400-$5500. Arcade Theater 332-4488 239-472-8665. [email protected]. Memberships avail. Urban/Diana Boutin 239-415- 1 bath each side, screened lanai, S-l 1/28-V-TFN Art League Of Fort Myers 275-3970 5346. Prudential FLWCI Realty. BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) .395-0900 S1£ffi6BTFN fully furnished, hardwood floors. SANIBEL BEACH COTTAGE On private sandy Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 278-4422. Walk to beach, shops, restaurants. Buttonwood Lane, 3 doors from beach. Newly ren- COMMERCIAL SPACE Gulf Coast Symphony 472-6197 Available Feb., Mar., and Apr. . ovated: 1 bdnm/i1/2 bath, queen bed and sleeper Lee County Alliance of the Arts 939-2787 sofa, new kitchen, dishwasher washer/dryer. 28 day minimum. Rent one side $3500/month. Call: 646-369-4646 Naples Philharmonic .(239)597-1111 Old Schoolhouse Theater 472-6862 or both-$1500 per side. SR-2/13-M-3/26 SCA Periwinkle Playhouse •. 472-0324 Call 239-281-4179 ONE BEDROOM CONDO, in excellent condition, TAHITIAN Sanibel Music Festival (239)336-7999 for further information. • pool, available, March 1. Great location. 433-1694. RS-2/27-V-2/27 Sanibel-Captiva Art League 472-4258 ANNUAL RENTALS GARDENS S.W. Florida Symphony 418-0996 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS . SHOPPING CENTER AARP (Florence Fricke) .472-4250 NEAR BEACH! ABWA (American Business Women's Assoc.) .466-0548 PRIVATE 3 BEDROOM, ANNUAL Stores For Lease. American Legion 472-9979 2 BATH HOME Angel Flight SE (TedTyson) 472-8394 With heated pool, in quiet Sanibe! neighbor- RENTALS 800-1,200 s.f. Audubon Society 472-3156 hood. Seasonal and monthly rentals. BEACH & LAKE Sanibel Beautification Inc. 418-9693 239472-0692 • Toll Free: 1-888-232-2459 This 3BR/2BA UF pool home has Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva 274-5900 recently been updated & sits on a 6,250 s.f. CROW (Clinic For The Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife) 472-3644 cul-de-sac, lakefront & short walk FISH-of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) 472-0404 to beach. A must see! Yard & Restaurant Space Fishing Club 472-7257 GULF VIEW ESTATE poolserv, inc|.$1,850/mo. Horticultural Society of the Islands 472-6940 Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva 472-8334 HOMESITES CALL TODAY FOR INFO. For Lease Build your luxury home Kiwanis Club 395-0328 OR TO VIEW THESE AND OTHER Lion's Club (Dave Eaton, President) 472-1511 and see a bit of the Gulf. FINE PROPERTIES AVAILABLE. Call Brokers/Consultants of Sanibel Master Gardeners of the Islands 472-6940 at 472-2255 or 800-553-2246 out-of-state. Call 472-6747 1-8774561-0726 Newcomers 472-9332 Gulf Beach Properties, Inc. Notre Dame Club of Lee County .768-0417 Serving The Islands Rental Needs Optimist Club 395-0739 rrj Since 1975 PAWS .472-1027 or 472-9383 MS ' S-11/30-BM-TFN IF YOU HAVE 30 DAYS FOREVER Rotary Club 472-7257 or 472-0141 Sanibel Beautification Inc 418-9693 ORMORE GREEN SHOPS Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society .472-6940 DIRECT CANAL ACCESS Retail Space Available. Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron .472-3828 2BR.2BA with den. Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club ....«....• .395-1770 NO BRIDGES Very nice, well cared for 1,142 sq.ft.'472-5354 Sanibel Youth Soccer 395-2040 South Fort Myers, just of island. 2BR, 2BA, 150 SR-9fl9-BM-TFN www.sanibelsoccer.org Gulffront condo at perhaps ft. boat dock. Key West style. Screened porch. The Military Officers Assc. of America (MOAA, Alex MacKenzie) 395-9232 the nicest complex Unfurnished. Lease Option. Call 305-296-7606. TAHITIAN GARDENS Zonta Club : 671-6381 on Sanibel. SHOPPING CENTER ISLAND ATTRACTIONS Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum 395-2233 Call 1-330-568-0109 eVes, Store For Lease. 1,200 s.f. J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge 472-1100 or leave message. 1-87t-561-0726 Sanibel Historical Village & Museum 472-4648 SR-1/10-B-TFN SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) .472-2329 V \ , V COMMERCIAL SPACE BOATS • CANOES - KAYAKS FURNITURE FOR SALE FURNITURE FOR SALE. 472-1788. FOR SALE: UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY. West end BOAT OWNER PARTNER wanted to purchase S-1/30-BMTFN PUZZLE ANSWERS commecial building on 1.5 acres. Room 2BR, 2BA condo with two 48 slips. $165,000 each. to expand. Call Brokers/Consultants of Sanibel Call 691-4604. GLASS TOP DINING ROOM TABLE 40X58 plus 472-2255 or 800-553-2246. six chairs - like new. $700. Green, tan, rose floral S-11/14-B-TFN area rug 8 foot by 12 foot $250. Call 395-3453. R A F T BOAT LIFT FOR SALE. 54,000 Ib. 8 post up to SR-2/20-V-2/27 BOAT SLIPS FOR SALE 16'4" beam. Like new. Cost 24K, will sell for 12K MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE E L L A CO OBO. Call 481-2948. A D A M RS-2/6-A-TFN EXERCISE BIKE NEW. Program keyboard (timer, M O N E Q DOCK SPACE speed, pulse, calorie) $175. 2 ACCENT RUGS DIRECT ACCESS LS 2000 YAMAHA twin engine jet boat. Full war- maroon 5 x 7 $50. reddish maroon 8 x 12 $150. • • ranty, 20 ft., 7 passenger. $15,000 OBO. 823-7915. Both have beautiful patterns 561-7075. I I 1 S-1/30-V-TFN B R CO EAST END SANIBEL S-11/21-NC-TFN 0 A Up to 38 ft. Protected area, water E P 0 S 14' FIBERGLASS FISHING BOAT. 35HP w/trailer. COMBINED^ 2 PEDAL ELECTIRC MOTOR BIKES & 30/50"amp electric available. $1,000.395-3445. B u T I S-1/23-M-TFN like new. For details 267-5061. $650 each. Power or sail. Call Joe 239-292-7083. S-2/13-D-3/S C A S-1/16-V-TFN s SALE ON SELECTED KAYAKS, sailboats & CYPRESS T & G BEADED CEILING OR V-JNT. Accessories. Dealers for many brands. Best selec- n? R U M tion to choose from! Captiva Kayak Co. 395-2925. 980-2796 J|o|SIE DOCKAGE SR-2/20-V-2/27 HOURLY, DAILY, WEEKLY AUTOS FOR SALE ANTIQUE WICKER 7 FOOT SOFA. Needs some AND MONTHLY restoration. $125.395-2348 CAPTIVA ISLAND 1993 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CIERAS SR-2/20-V-2/27 472-5800 4 Cylinder 3300 engine (28-34 mpg) Automatic MOVING SALE lumber 1x6 T&G. Cypress #2 RS-1/30-BM-TFN Transmission. 136,800 miles Air, cruise, tilt @.66. So. Pine Clear §.78. #2 §. 58. Prices per excellent tires, power, windows, locks, steering, lin. ft. Volume Discounts. 239-980-2796. BOAT SUP FOR SALE. 48' boat slip with 2BR, 2BAcondo. By owner. $249,000.54,000 Ib. boat lift brakes, interval wipers, Sun roof, AM/FM. Well available. Call 481-2948. maintained. Great car! 395-3680. MOVING SALE on Cypress KD Boards. Select 1x4 RS-2/6-A-TFN - RS-2/27-A-2/27 thru 1x10. #21x4 & 1x6. Volume Discount Grades. 980-2796 BOATS • CANOES - KAYAKS" RS-2/27-B-2/27 1972 BUICK SKYLARK convertible, in good condi- GARAGE SALE tion. A/C. $8,500.239-851-0919. S-12/O5-M,TFN SAT. FEB. 28 8 AM TO NOON. 2082 Wild Lime Drive. Lots of Stuff! 1995 MERCEDES E420.100K, charcoal grey over S-2/27-MC-2/27 light grey leather, every option, moonroof, very clean. $13,500.633-2300 Bret (leave message). Baby stuff, household goods, and more! Sat. Feb. RS-11/14-NC-TFN 28 9 am to 1 pm. 970 Greenwood Ct. South (Dunes -off Bailey Road. 1995 WHITE FORD ESCORT WAGON. Auto, PS, S-2/27-P-2/27 PB, AC, AM/FM Cassette. 17,0000 actual miles, great gas mileage. $3,295. Call 239-395-1243. S-2/27-V-2/27 1985 SEA RAY, 27 SUNDANCER 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON V-ROD. Less than 500 miles. $17,000. Call Rick 472-6089. 2 new freshwater cooled Mercurys RS-12/6-NC-TFN" with warranty, AC, Radararch, aft cabin, like new. PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 2000 with only 41.300 $14,900,239-770-7291. miles. Excellent condition. Power everything. Good RS-11/7-NC-TFN tires. Well maintained. Extended warranty. Great condo car or new dirver car. $8,400.239-454-7037. 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED CONVERTIBLE. Light silver/blue w/ navy top. 19,000 miles, excel- lent condition, auto/stick - $19,000. Call 466-7710. TIME TO SAY GOOD BUY! SEE YOU NEXT WEEK 79 en ACROSS 8 9 10 11 1 To and - ACROSS Lcve 103 Skater 5 Brawn 44 Desert 88 Takes in 1 4 Spelldown 1 Kon-Tiki. 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