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ourselves out of it.” CHR Annual Among the highlights from CHR’s past year of activities: Report Approved • CHR addressed all previous year’s notes from the Auditor’s Report to By Commission Management letter, which stated, “No by Jeff Lysiak financially significant comments noted” for the current year. fter presenting the annual report, • CHR operated in the black since goals and objectives to the city’s January of 2013, having paid all out- ABelow Market Rate Housing standing debts and eliminated a $30,000 subcommittee, the planning commis- deficit. sion heard and unanimously approved • The CHR/CICLT board of direc- Community Housing & Resources’ year- tors designated $60,000 to establish two Richard Johnson and Marty Harrity presenting a check from Islands’ Night to Maggi Feiner end report. reserve accounts: $30,000 to establish of FISH Presented by CHR board chair Richard a rental replacement reserve fund for the Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club and the Johnson on Tuesday morning, the com- maintenance and/or replacement of Beer Challenge Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva square- mission offered praise for the program in roofs, staircases and other capital projects off to see who can sell the most beers. meeting its objectives and overcoming sev- for CHR rentals buildings. And another To Debut At The 1st annual Beer Challenge will eral challenges during the past few years. $30,000 to establish a Limited Equity take place on Wednesday, June 4 at “Below Market Rate Housing is not Ownership (LEO) appreciation reserve Islands Night Hammond Stadium during Islands Night. only alive and well, but successful,” said fund to ensure that funding is available Johnson, filling-in for the absent Kelly by Jeff Lysiak The Fort Myers Miracle will be taking on to pay for the appreciation owed to LEO the Lakeland Flying Tigers. Gates open Collini, executive director of CHR. “We’ve owners upon selling their home back to he battle for bragging rights will be at 5:30 p.m., the parade of island clubs, made tremendous strides from where we CHR/CICLT. put on the line next week during groups and organizations begins at 6:15 were… we got ourselves into this chal- • The agency sold the last available TIslands Night, when members of continued on page 52 lenge or situation, but we’re going to get continued on page 10

Chloe Essig clowning around House in Fort Myers while their children are in Good Deed the hospital. Various groups and individuals pro- vide meals at the facility. Warren Bibbins, execu- For The Day tive chef and owner of Olive B’s restaurant in Big rampy’s Charities’ good deed for the day on Sky, Montana prepared the meal, which included Saturday, May 17 was to provide dinner for braised short ribs, mashed potatoes, lobster mac continued on page 5 Chloe Essig, Ronald McDonald and Tim Ward Gthe parents staying at the Ronald McDonald 2 ISLAND SUN - MAY 30, 2014

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(239) 472-4648 CHILDREN‛S EDUCATION CENTER OF THE ISLANDS 350 Casa Ybel Road, Sanibel, Florida 33957 4 ISLAND SUN - MAY 30, 2014 club that raised over $100,000 from its recent fundraiser, A Peek at the Unique, that is highly unlikely. American Legion Post 123 News n Sunday, June 1, American Legion Post 123 on Sanibel Owill serve meatloaf and mashed potatoes from 1 to 8 p.m. The follow- ing Sunday, June 8, the legion will serve BBQ ribs and chicken all day long. Every Monday, 9-Ball Pool Tournament action begins at 5 p.m. Every Wednesday, the legion offers Hump Day specials. Texas Hold’em is played every Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. Players are welcome and must be members. Every Friday, a six-ounce ribeye steak Back from left, Robyn Moran, president; Lynn Ridlehoover, vice president; Kris Ritts, club treasurer and club past president, ex officio; sandwich is available all day. There are Barbara Beran; Carol Gestwicki; Jill Janda-Kanner; Linda Robison, Area 6 director; and Karen Storjohann, foundation past president, daily specials as well as the popular half- ex officio. Front from left, Susan Tucker, foundation treasurer; Gini Jones, president-elect; Dalia Jakubauskas; Ruth Mayer; and Maddy pound burgers. The public is welcome. Mayor, foundation secretary. Not pictured, Ava Hinojosa, club secretary; Helen Ramsey; and Marietta Meacham, foundation board, Hours are Monday through Saturday Zonta Club of Fort Myers. from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2014-2015, which begins June 1. and treasurer, which are each unique noon to 9 p.m. Zonta Installs New During the past year, the club has to that board. A seat on the foundation American Legion Post 123 is located moved to combine two boards – that of board is also reserved for a representative at mile marker 3 on Sanibel-Captiva Officers, Directors the club and that of the Zonta Foundation from the Zonta Club of Fort Myers. Road. For more information, call 472- 9979. embers of the Zonta Club of Southwest Florida, the club’s 501(c)3 Incoming president Robyn Moran of Sanibel-Captiva gathered – for simpler administration and record- presented outgoing president Kris Ritts Mrecently at the home of Linda keeping. For the first time, the members with an etched vase by Luc Century, and Robison, club member and Zonta Area of the club board (most of the officers commented in jest that, with the hard 6 director, where Robison formally plus the members-at-large) will also func- work of merging the boards behind them, installed the leadership for the club year tion as the foundation board, with the Zontians can look forward to a year “with exception of the positions of secretary nothing to do.” For this award-winning

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Chef Warren Bibbins overseeing the head table and cheese, and carrot cake. director of the Ronald McDonald House. The meal was well received by the There were toddlers in the group who two dozen guests. “It was a special occa- had a great time playing with the “magic sion and a lot of fun, which is always appletree” and the statue of Ronald welcome,” said Laura Regin, executive MacDonald gracing the house’s front por- tico as well as with a bag of clown noses. Several members of Grampy’s board of directors were on hand to peel potatoes. Grampy’s raises funds in support of organizations who work with comfort and resource based charities who make a difference in the lives of kids who need Featuring Original Paintings it most. Last January, Grampy’s held a fundraiser at The Dunes Golf & Tennis by David Ruhe Club for the Ronald McDonald House 630 Tarpon Bay Rd CareMobile and Muscular Dystrophy. (near the Over Easy Cafe) They plan to do it again next year. Summer Hours : Monday thru Saturday 10am to 4pm www.sanibelartandframe.com Read us online at 239-395-1350 IslandSunNews.com 6 ISLAND SUN - MAY 30, 2014

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Debora Baker and her third grade class with Richard Finkel photos by Jeff Lysiak With the assistance of Richard Finkel, plemented classroom work about trees. Slash Pines environmental educator from the Sanibel- On May 23, third graders from both Captiva Conservation Foundation, young- Baker’s and Emily Wells’ classes planted Planted By sters planted their trees in the center aisle the slash pines they took care of this of the parking lot as well as alongside the year. The pupils learned how to remove Third Graders field adjacent to the covered pavilion. the tree from its pot, place it in a pre-dug by Jeff Lysiak “This project started with a field trip hole, surround it with soil and pack it to the Pick Preserve, where the children securely. he annual tradition of giving back helped plant a number of trees,” said “I liked this project… especially plant- to the earth was repeated again teacher Debora Baker. “Then for Arbor ing the trees,” said student Lily Doster. Tlast Friday morning at The Sanibel Day, all of the students received a slash One by one, the students took their School as both third grade classes plant- pine to take care of.” own trees, and then assisted their friends ed 40 slash pines near the front of the According to Baker, each student mea- in planting the slash pines around the school’s property on Sanibel-Captiva sured, graphed and determined growth parking lot area. Road. averages of the slash pines, which com- “I like getting dirty,” added Preston Hall, a sentiment echoed by fellow third grader Sammy Rose: “Filling in the holes is fun… I like patting down the dirt, too.” THE Finkel returned later in the day to water the newly-planted trees, and will monitor their progress throughout the Debora Baker, right, assists Sammy Rose in GROG SHOP summer. planting a tree Check out our New Your One-Stop for Vaping Supplies. WINE • SPIRITS • LIQUEURS Starter kits lls. and refi CIGARS • GIFT ITEMS

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Twenty seven teachers from The Sanibel School were treated to a VIP tour of the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on May 20, with narration provided by Tarpon Bay Explorers naturalist Wendy Rex and refuge manager Paul Tritaik photos by Jeff Lysiak Sanibel School Teachers Take Refuge Tour

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Share your community news with us. Call 395-1213 Fax: 395-2299 or email [email protected] ISLAND SUN - MAY 30, 2014 9 gency preparedness plan – particularly further inland, as creeks and streams Is Your Community those most at risk? Are their preparations turn into some much larger and low-lying “Your Piano in place – securing home and posses- areas because instant lakes, and along the Ready For sions, and the knowledge of local dan- coast, where surge and high tides prevent Teacher” gers, the expected warnings and local drainage of rainfall flooding. Look at your Ms. Gina Hurricane Season? evacuation plans? Do they have a safe area’s flood risks and drainage systems – submitted by Ken and Kate place to go or to stay, and the supplies to particularly those that rely on tidal outfalls Gooderham, handle either? Is there a post-storm pro- to carry away excess water. ASBPA executive directors tocol for restoring services, repatriating The most important step you can residents and returning things to normal? take, however, is to heed local emergency or coastal communities across Remember, there are a number of managers when they tell you how to pre- the nation (especially those in the ways a storm can attack your beach and pare for storm dangers and what to do FAtlantic and Gulf coasts), June 1 community, and you need to be ready for to survive an approaching storm. They NEW on SANIBEL/CAPTIVA holds a special place on the calendar – each of them: are more aware of local conditions and (Residents) the official start of hurricane season. • Waves – The most obvious destruc- vulnerabilities, are working with the most While hurricanes and coastal storms tive force on the ground during a storm, up-to-date information and probably have can strike any time of year, June 1 is the scouring away sand and then upland the best handle on the true nature of the 302.569.2399 date everyone focuses on – for good rea- ground, buildings and infrastructure once storm situation – so listen to them. son. Conditions can be ripe, preparations the protective beach is gone or the storm Experts are eyeing a quieter than nor- need to be started and residents (and oth- surge pushed the wave zone landward. mal season in the Atlantic and a stronger ers) need to start paying attention to the Your best defense is to relocate critical than normal for the Pacific thanks to an potential risk. infrastructure away from the hazard zone expected strong El Nino – above-normal What makes a beach storm-ready? and to have a wide beach and elevated continued on page 22 With some exceptions for localized condi- structures, with perhaps some hardening tions, it means a beach that’s sediment- of critical infrastructure such as roadways rich and stable, often with high vegetated and bridges in vulnerable areas that can- dunes and elevated structures set back not be relocated areas. from the wave zone. Now, it may be too • Winds – Destructive on two fronts… late to achieve that this season if your as an assault on structures and infra- beach doesn’t fit that description, but this structure either directly or by accelerat- is a goal you could set for your coast. ing other wind-borne items as missiles, That’s a target that takes time and plan- and as the force which piles up water ning to achieve, but one that pays off in and waves to push surge shoreward as terms of damage reduction and commu- a storm makes landfall. For the former, nity recovery. good building codes (to enhance build- Further, your coastal managers should ing integrity in the face of assault) and be looking over the beach with a critical removing potential missiles (by cleaning eye – looking for vulnerable infrastructure up debris and small items pre-storm) will such as roads and utilities as well as lit- help. For the latter, locate structures away toral weaknesses and likely problems such from the inundation zone and make sure as hot spots that will need to be shored structures and infrastructure are rein- up or low spots prone to overwashing in forced and elevated with a wide protective even the more routine storm events. That beach and high dunes. will help customize both preparation and • Surge & Tides – Perhaps the most recovery efforts, as well as guide future serious destructive force, especially in work to make your coast more resilient slow-moving storms that have a lot of overall. time to build their watery momentum Has your community – meaning resi- before landfall. As was seen in Sandy (a dents, visitors and businesses – planned minimal hurricane for wind, but a mon- for a post-storm beach profile and coast? ster in terms of size and surge), surge and They may be surprised at the sand loss, tidal rises can cause flooding problems on but may need to be reminded the sedi- both sides of a barrier island. As before, ment was just moved offshore due to the strong elevated structures and infrastruc- scouring nature of storm waves, and it ture behind a wide beach make a real will migrate back onshore once waves difference… but also look for unsuspected and currents return to normal. That’s vulnerabilities, such as low-lying bayfronts also a good time to educate communities subject to flooding or evacuation routes how coastal systems work, and to remind with weak links that will wash out or over communities of the importance of pre- too quickly. 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He Even without storage beds, a portion of • A vegetated landscaped buffer at added that the program can be expanded the runoff from the pavers can still collect least 10 feet in depth is provided on each CHR Annual Report to carry video, and that the first city coun- in the surface voids and infiltrate through side of the driveway, unless the driveway LEO unit, thus reducing long term debt cil meeting that will broadcast audio starts the sand and crushed stone bed into the is existing, and is located closer than 10 by $160,000. on July 22. soil below.” feet to a side property line, and cannot Johnson also noted CHR establishing Jordan noted that several consider- be relocated in order to comply with this a website (www.sanibelchr.org) as well as ations associated with permeable paver requirement, then the buffer on the one a new database for tracking donors and Planners Pass systems – including applicability, instal- side of the driveway can be less than 10 gifts. lation, maintenance and permeability – feet in depth During discussion of CHR’s annual Permeable were investigated, along with how other • The driveway shall not be curbed or report, which also included long-term communities’ regulations for permeable blocked along its sides in order to ensure goals and objectives, fiscal year 2013 Paver Ordinance pavers vary. that stormwater is allowed to drain into demographics and a vacancy loss report, “It is apparent from this study that the the adjacent vegetated landscape buffer commissioner Holly Smith asked about On To Council use of materials such as sand, shell and • Where there is a shared use path, gravel as driveways and parking areas the paver driveway must stop at and abut the waiting list and procedures the pro- by Jeff Lysiak gram uses to fill vacancies. Johnson can become more compacted and less the interior edge of the path in order to offered a number of details on the uring Tuesday’s planning commis- pervious over a period of many years,” allow for a continuous pathway without process, noting that CHR continues to sion meeting, a draft ordinance the city’s staff report reads in part. “It any changes in either height or texture update its list of potential residents on a Dwhich would amend a city Land is similarly apparent that pervious pav- During a discussion on the pro- regular basis. Development Code allowing – under ers, when they are properly installed and posed legislation, commissioner Chuck Following several positive comments certain conditions – the use of perme- maintained, can enhance the treatment Ketteman asked if there was a “backlog” from the commission on Johnson’s able pavers within the driveways and and filtration of stormwater runoff carry- of applications pending passage of the report, the panel approved passing it parking areas of single-family, duplex ing contaminants and siltation from shell amended ordinance. Jordan responded along to council for consideration. and triplex residences was introduced. and sand driveways and vehicular parking that he and his staff anticipate a number In other business, Director of Planning Jimmy Jordan, director of planning, areas.” of applications coming forward once the Jimmy Jordan noted that Tuesday’s meet- told the commission that according to A draft ordinance amending LDC ordinance becomes effective, however, no ing would be the first to broadcast live via a study conducted by LaRue Planning standards was submitted along with applications were currently pending. the city’s website (www.mysanibel.com), and Management Services, the effective- Jordan’s report. The use of permeable A request to look into permeable and that new software has been installed ness of permeable pavers varies with pavers for driveways and parking areas at pavers as they relate to commercial and that allows citizens to monitor local gov- the installation, maintenance and the all new and existing single-family, duplex mixed use properties was also discussed, ernment meetings either streaming live or geographic area due to weather, soil and and triplex residential developments, and and commissioners may address the issue via playback. sub-surface conditions. the replacement of existing sand, shell, at the June 10 meeting. “There isn’t going to be a video “Permeable pavers without a storage asphalt, brick or concrete driveways and Ketteman made a motion to approve component,” Jordan noted, but also bed are placed only on a thin layer of parking areas with permeable pavers, the draft ordinance, which was seconded explained that instead of having to listen sand and crushed stone that provides only shall be deemed to be 100 percent per- by Dr. Phillip Marks and approved unani- to an entire meeting, people will be able structural support for the paver surface meable. Among the provisions are: mously, 6-0, with Tom Krekel absent. It to skip ahead to specific items on an and has no significant runoff storage • The pavers are installed to the man- will be passed along to council, which is agenda. volume,” the report reads in part. “We ufacturer’s specifications and are not less expected to conduct a first reading of the “We’re very excited about this soft- suspect, with the likely high water table than 50 percent permeable law on June 3. ware,” said Vice Mayor Doug Congress in Sanibel, that permeable paver systems • The slope of such surfaces does not are most likely built without storage beds. exceed one to 12, vertical to horizontal

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(currently known as Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel Service 7:45 a.m., Full Service 10 the highly successful Adoption Option Fellowship Programs, Greek School, a.m. with Sunday school and nursery care Council of Minnesota). Patricia relocated Sunday School, Bible Study provided. Elevator access. to Southwest Florida 30 years ago and www.orthodox-faith.com, 481-2099 ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: became a resident of Sanibel Island BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 and later Fort Myers. She served as a The Reform Congregation of Bat Yam Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, volunteer and community leader at The Temple of the Islands meets for Friday Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, COTI night services at 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Sunday Masses 9:30 a.m. (Committee of the Islands), BIG ARTS, Hall of the United Congregational Church Daily Mass Wed., Thurs., Fri. 8:30 a.m. 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Rabbi Myra Communion Service Mon. and Tues. 8:30 and the Sanibel-Captiva Sail and Power Soifer. For information call 239-395-2544. a.m. Holy Days call. Squadron. She belonged to the parish CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA: ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS community of St. Isabel Catholic Church The Rev. George E. Morris EPISCOPAL CHURCH: on Sanibel. Services every Sunday 11 a.m. 2304 Periwinkle Way. Rev. Dr. Ellen Sloan, Patricia will be dearly missed by her November 10, 2013 thru April 27, 2014 Rector. Saturday Eucharist 5 p.m., Sunday loving husband, Dr. SR Maxeiner, Jr. 11580 Chapin Lane on Captiva. 472-1646. Eucharist 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 (Bob); daughter, Madeline “Maddy” FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST: a.m., Tuesday Morning Prayer 9 a.m., Maxeiner and son-in-law, Tom Mahoney; 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Healing Eucharist 9 a.m., daughter, Margaret Duxbury (David); Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Wednesday Evening Service – 6 p.m. evening meeting 7:30 p.m.; Reading (Followed by Potluck Supper on the 1st daughter, Melissa Kodaly (Kryss); and five room open, Monday, Wednesday and Wednesday) For more information call 472- grandchildren: Nicole Marie Duxbury, Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (November 2173 or visit www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org PATRICIA GRACE Christine Melissa Duxbury, Jacob Han through March), Friday 10 a.m. to UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS (MCKEON) MAXEINER Duxbury, Mischa Fisher (Amber Rockliffe) 12 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. OF THE ISLANDS: and Heather Fisher, and the Murphy kids, Meets on the first Sunday of each month atricia Grace (McKeon) Maxeiner, NEW SANIBEL CHURCH, SBC 89, of Fort Myers, Florida left her treasured nieces and nephews. She Join us for worship Sunday mornings in from December through April at the Sanibel was preceded in death by one grandson, the Sandpiper Room of The Sundial Beach Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Pthe loving arms of her family on Friday, May 17, 2014. Patricia was Jonah T. Fisher, by her brother James Resort Hotel. 9 a.m. Bible Fellowship and Way at 5 p.m. A pot luck is held at a mem- McKeon, and her beloved sister and 10 a.m. Worship. For information call 239- ber’s home on the third Sunday of each born on July 15, 1924 in Montgomery, 671-5502. month. For more information call 433-4901 Minnesota to Dr. Joseph and Grace brother-in-law, Mary (McKeon) Murphy SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH or email [email protected]. (Sullivan) McKeon. Patricia graduated and William JD Murphy. 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 472-2684 from the University of Minnesota with Tricia, a steel magnolia, was both Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor a bachelor of arts degree and member- fiercely independent and heart-and-soul Sunday Worship Hours: ship in the Phi Beta Kappa honor soci- committed to family. Over her 66-year 8 a.m. Traditional Service with Communion marriage, she shared many adventures 9 a.m. Contemporary Service with Kids’ Church ety. She worked as a social worker in New York City before moving to Edina, with Bob. Her entire family felt the 10:45 a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School warmth of her fierce loving protection. From her insight and faith came simple but profound wisdom that provided MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com steady light in times of trial. She could find the ridiculous in the most frustrating Experiencing Church as You Knew It! or humiliating situation – if you listened carefully enough. She did not insert her- Check self into the situation, just offered “opin- Please join us... ions” from the sidelines that could reduce It Out! one to hilarity. She never spoke ill of oth- ers, no matter what. She was feisty, opin- to SING the old HYMNS YOU ionated, deeply loving, funny, elegant, and a pillar of strength and grace. She will be missed forever. REMEMBER from your PAST A private funeral service and interment will be held in Minneapolis. A celebra- at the tion of her life is planned in Minnesota on July 15, 2014, the date of her 90th birthday. Memorial contributions may be NEWSANIBELBAPTISTCHURCH sent to St. Isabel Catholic Church, 3559 Sanibel-Captiva Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957; a Southern Baptist church start or to The Harry Chapin Food Bank, 3760 Fowler St., Fort Myers, FL 33901. meeting in the Sandpiper room of Visit www.harvey-engelhardt.com for Sundial Beach Resort Hotel online condolences. 1451 Middle Gulf Drive MetalsInArt.com with unlimited parking CUSTOM MADE FINE JEWELRY AND INVESTMENT GOLD PIECES by Ron and Fran Dioguardi (formerly of Rene’s Fine Jewelry) Rev. Mark Hutchinson - Bible-based Exegetical Preaching To advertise in the Drop-off and pick-up for repairs Dr. and Mrs. Bob Stuckey - Music and Worship leaders and services is at Tuttle’s Sea Island Sun Shell Shop, 362 Periwinkle Way Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. on Sanibel’s east end. Call 395-1213 www.MetalsInArt.com for information call Church Phone 239-671-5502 email [email protected] 239-671-6112 MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com MetalsInArt.com ISLAND SUN - MAY 30, 2014 13 12:30 p.m. Cost is $2.50 for members welcome. Cost is $3.50 for members and cords, chairs and stability balls. Mahnaz Island Seniors At and $5 for non-members. Prizes are $6 for non-members. Annual member- Bassiri is the instructor. awarded. ship is $20. Sanibel Recreation Center Power Hour Fitness – Tuesday The Center 4 Life Mahjongg – Thursday at 12:30 p.m. members must show their membership and Thursday at 8 a.m. Hand weights, eet your friends and make Cost is $2.50 for members and $5 for cards to attend. stretch cords, stability balls and mats are some new at the Center 4 Life. non-members. Prizes are awarded. Happy Hour Fitness – Monday, used. Improve core strength and balance. MBrowse through the following Tuesday Kayaking – June 3 and 17, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. This Mahnaz Bassiri is the instructor. activities, then stop by to sign up. 8:30 a.m. There is space for 16 people class keeps your brain fit and your heart, Gentle Yoga – Tuesday and Thursday Trash & Treasures Sale will be on eight two-person kayaks and unlim- lungs and muscles strong with a combina- at 9:30 a.m. Stretch, tone and strengthen back in November – The center is ited space for those who own their own tion of aerobics and muscle conditioning while improving flexibility, proper align- now accepting donations of clean, gently kayaks. Island Seniors, Inc. will provide exercises and balance. Hand weights, ment and circulation. Mats are used to used items. Drop off at the Center 4 kayaks, paddles and life jackets. Bring stretch cords and your body weight will meet the needs of varying experience Life Monday through Friday between 8 water, a small snack, sun lotion, bug be used. Class begins with a joke and levels. Bring a towel. Kris Brown is the a.m. and 3:30 p.m. No books, clothes, spray, sunglasses, towel, hat and change ends with a positive thought for the day. instructor. shoes, computers or TVs. If you have any of clothing. Cost is $5 for members and Silvia Villanueva is the instructor. For more information on programs or questions, call Island Seniors, Inc. at 472- $10 for non-members. Advance registra- Essential Total Fitness – Monday, to join Island Seniors, call 472-5743 or 5743. tion is required. Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. stop by 2401 Library Way. Page Turners with Ann Rodman Fitness Classes Cardio, muscle strengthening and flex- – To be on the Page Turners list, email Classes are available and all ages are ibility training with hand weights, stretch [email protected] or contact the Center 4 Life. On Wednesday, June 11 at 2:30 p.m., the featured book is The Round House by Louise Erdich, a politi- cal novel that won the National Book Award for Fiction in 2012. Sunset Social on the Sanibel Causeway – Tuesday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. Contact the center if you are inter- ested in participating and for directions to the viewing area. Bring an appetizer to share and a beach chair. Weather permit- ting. Watercolor & Collage with Bea Pappas – Fridays, May 30 and June Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy & Pilates 6 and 13 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Phone # 239-395-5858 Additional sessions will be available May 30, June 6 and 13. Work from a still life in watercolor. Pappas will also be teaching an easy approach to collage, Administrative Offi ces both figurative and abstract. Collage & Classrooms can be worked from torn magazines, Phone # 239-472-9700 found papers, which include book pages or handmade papers. Cost is $20 per session for members and $25 for non- members. If working in watercolor, bring art- ist quality paint and paper or purchase paper for $4 a sheet. Collage artists will need a pint of fluid matte medium, scis- sors, papers, magazines and substrates. Substrates can be watercolor paper, can- vas, canvas board or mat board. Broadway Palm Dinner Theater: Mid-Life The Crisis Musical – Friday, June 6, dinner at 5:30 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. Advance registration due by Friday, May 30. Cost is $45 for members and $55 for non-members. This amusing, yet sometimes mov- Hours: 8am-5pm Monday-Saturday Showroom Hours: 8am-4pm ing musical comedy pokes fun at the Phone # 239-472-5777 Monday-Friday curiosities and inevitability of middle age. Phone # 239-472-1101 Regardless of age or gender, everyone will enjoy a comic look at the trials and tribulations of the middle years. Holocaust Museum and 7am-9pm 7 days a week Education Center of Southwest (Summer hours vary) Florida & Hollywood’s Who’s Who 239-395-1919 in World War II Exhibit – Wednesday, June 18. Travel to Naples for lunch at Season 52. After lunch will be a trip to the museum with a guided tour to explore Conveniently located on Periwinkle Way across from Sanibel Community Park the role of actors, actresses and athletes in World War II. From the front lines to the concentration camps, the exhibit will highlight iconic men and women that affected or were affected by World War II and the Holocaust. Advance registration due by Monday, June 16. Games: Bridge – Monday and Wednesday at 14 ISLAND SUN - MAY 30, 2014 In Service To The Islands Screenings Are Cornerstone Of Lions Community Outreach by Jeff Lysiak any people may look upon the Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club as Mone of the most visible commu- nity service organizations on the island. And that is certainly true… especially when you consider most of the time, Lions are seen dressed in their signature bright yellow polo shirts and baseball caps. But given that one of the club’s pri- mary goals is to provide free glaucoma screenings (along with screenings for dia- betes, blood pressure and hearing), you could say that the Lions main focus – no pun intended – is ensuring that the com- Members of the Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club in front of The Community House, where they meet twice monthly photo by Jeff Lysiak munity takes care of their eyesight. from preschoolers to adults,” said Kurt perform about $350 worth of medical 400 pieces are boxed and shipped to “We do vision and hearing screenings Peters, first vice president of the San-Cap screenings free of charge.” the Lions national processing facility in every month at the Sanibel Recreation Lions Club. “We also check for diabe- In addition, the Lions collect all sorts Indiana, where they are repaired and Center, and they’re open to everyone tes and blood pressure, too. In all, we of eyeglasses – clear, prescription and refurbished, then sent out to clinics in sunglasses included – along with eye- need throughout the United States. glass cases and hearing aids, in working “From Sanibel and Captiva, we ship Dine on Captiva with Water Views or broken condition. Between 300 and continued on page 54

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In fact, 68 Dangerous than the national average (12.3 percent), 2013, when Lee County had a record percent of all pedestrian fatalities over the but slightly below the Florida average of 24 pedestrian fatalities--the highest since past decade occurred on federal-aid roads By Design 17.7 percent. 2005 (which saw a record 32 fatalities). – roads that follow federal guidelines and submitted by Ken Gooderham The report looks at the annual pedes- While the Dangerous By Design report are eligible to receive federal funds. trian death rate (per 100,000 people) only focused on pedestrian fatalities, “Older adults have the greatest fatality lorida continues to be the most for the past five years (2008-12) in the bicycle fatalities are also of great concern rate of any group,” said AARP Florida dangerous state in the nation for 20 metro areas in Florida, including the -- and in fact, Lee County’s performance State Director Jeff Johnson. “Although Fpedestrians, and Lee County’s num- Cape Coral-Fort Myers area, and shows relative to both the nation and Florida Florida has made strides to address pedes- bers are among the worst for Southwest that our area ranked in the bottom is far worse than our pedestrian record. trian fatalities in the last few years, there Florida, according to a new report 20 percent of Florida metro areas for During the same period (2003-12), is clearly much more work to be done to released by the National Complete Streets pedestrian death rate (ranked 18th out of bicycle fatalities represented 4 percent of make Florida streets and highways safer Coalition. From 2003 through 2012, 20). This is a major improvement over all traffic fatalities in Lee County – double for all pedestrians. AARP stands ready 5,189 people were killed while walking in the 2011 report, when our metro area the national average and one-third higher to work with Florida state, county, city Florida, with 163 of those in Lee County. ranked fifth out of 20 when ranked by than the Florida average. The bicycle and advocacy groups to make our streets The report, Dangerous By Design fatality rate. A key difference is that the fatality rate was 0.66 per 100,000 popu- safer for all.” 2014, ranks America’s major metro- data set eliminates the period of 2005- lation – three times the national average The Dangerous By Design report politan areas according to a Pedestrian 07, which saw record high pedestrian and 53 percent higher than Florida’s includes recommendations for federal, Danger Index (PDI) that assesses how safe fatalities in Lee County. average. state and local officials to help communi- pedestrians are while walking. The top In terms of Lee County’s ranking The majority of pedestrian deaths ties save lives and improve the safety and four deadliest major metropolitan areas in compared to all 67 Florida counties, Lee occur on roadways that are dangerous by comfort for everyone who uses the road- the country for pedestrians are in Florida County’s pedestrian fatality rate for the design – engineered for speeding traffic ways. Since the last report in 2011, Lee – Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and 10-year data period covered (2003-12) with little to no provision for the safety County has undertaken some of these Miami. The report also found that the ranked 31 out of 67 counties, above both of people walking, biking or using public recommendations. First, the county’s majority of those deaths likely could have the state and federal averages and highest transit. As the report points out, Florida adoption of a complete streets policy been prevented with safer street design. of Southwest Florida’s coastal counties. grew in the post-war period, mostly and implementation plan in 2009 serves While the Cape Coral/Fort Myers This is a significant improvement over the through rapid spread of low-density as the critical long term framework for metro area is not among the 51 largest 2011 report, when Lee County ranked neighborhoods that rely on wider streets making our streets safer for all users. In metro areas that were ranked by PDI, the 17th out of 67 counties. with higher speeds to connect homes, 2011, the Lee County MPO adopted its report presents data on pedestrian fatali- While Lee County’s relative rank- shops and schools – roads that tend to first ever countywide bicycle and pedestri- ties in every U.S. metro area and every ings within the state have improved, it’s be more dangerous for people walk- an master plan, followed by a countywide county, including Lee County. According important to remember that our pedes- ing. Seventy-three percent of pedestrian bicycle and pedestrian safety action plan to the report, Lee County’s pedestrian trian fatality rates and percent of all traffic deaths in Florida were on roads where in 2013. This action plan includes many fatality rate was 78 percent higher than deaths that are pedestrians far exceed the the posted speed limit was 40 mph improvements highlighted in the national the national average during the decade national averages. or greater (compared to 61.3 percent report. The plan also takes a collaborative of 2003-12. Lee County’s rate was 2.77 Compared to the 2011 Dangerous By nationally). In Lee County, the percent approach, bringing together transporta- pedestrian fatalities per 100,000 people, Design (which used 2000-09 data), Lee was even greater – 81.8 percent. tion, public health, law enforcement compared to 1.56 nationwide and 2.83 County’s performance made moderate Pedestrian safety is often perceived agencies and advocates to work on these for Florida overall. In Lee County, there improvements relative to both national as a strictly local issue but, for decades problems. were 163 pedestrian deaths during the and Florida numbers (see attached table). federal dollars have been invested in thou- last decade, comprising 16.9 percent of This is tempered by the knowledge that sands of miles of state and local roads

Southwest Florida Statistics Total Total Percentage Annual State rank County Fatalities Pedestrian of traffic deaths pedestrian deaths 2003-2012 2003-2012 Fatalities 2003- that were pedestri- per 100,000 pop. 2012 ans 2003-2012 Hendry 162 14 8.60% 3.66 11 State total 29,302 5,189 17.70% 2.83 N/A Lee 964 163 16.90% 2.77 31 Charlotte 282 38 13.50% 2.4 41 Collier 487 53 10.90% 1.69 56 Glades 60 2 3.30% 1.6 58 U.S. total 383,489 47,025 12.30% 1.56 N/A Source: “Dangerous by Design 2014,” National Complete Streets Coalition To view the full report, click here: http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/documents/dangerous-by-design-2014/dangerous-by-design-2014.pdf To review the Florida report, which contains data at metro and county level, click here: www.smartgrowthamerica.org/dangerous-by-design/state-statistics. Link to interactive map of fatalities: www.smartgrowthamerica.org/dangerous-by-design/map National, Florida and Lee County’s Pedestrian Fatality Trends: 2011 Dangerous by Design Report vs. 2014 Report 2011 Report 2014 Report (2000-2009) (2003-2012) Total % of traffic Annual Total % of traffic deaths Annual Pedestrian deaths that were pedestrian deaths Pedestrian that were pedestrians pedestrian deaths Fatalities pedestrians per 100,000 Fatalities per 100,000

National 47,700 11.6% 1.6 47,025 12.3% 1.56 Florida 5,163 16.7% 3.0 5,189 17.7% 2.83 Lee 178 17.0% 3.4 163 16.9% 2.77 Percentage than higher national: Florida +44% + 88% +44% +81% Lee +47% +113% +37% +78% Source: “Dangerous by Design” Reports: 2011 Report, p. 35 & Florida report p. 14; 2014 Report, Florida Report, Appendix C: County-level data ISLAND SUN - MAY 30, 2014 17 “The key now is for each local jurisdic- tion and agency leaders to implement the approved action plan,” said Darla Over the past decade, Lee County Letourneau with BikeWalkLee, a local has received millions in funding CAPTIVA CRUISES coalition working to encourage complete from the federal Transportation streets in Lee County. “It will take com- Alternatives program (and its pre- mitment and sustained leadership to decessor programs), which have implement this plan, but it is vital to the supported sidewalk and bike path Fathers’ Day Cruises* safety and quality of life of our citizens projects throughout the county that that our unacceptably high pedestrian and have made it safer for pedestrians, bicycle fatalities and injuries be greatly as well as cyclists. In September reduced.” Treat Dad to a memorable island lunch cruise Florida and Lee County have a long 2013, the Lee MPO was successful way to go to improve the safety for all in winning a $10.4 million federal road users, but we’re on the right path. TIGER grant for its complete streets We look forward to the day when Florida initiative project, which will close no longer holds the dubious distinction as gaps in the county’s pedestrian the most dangerous state in the nation for and bicycle infrastructure and both pedestrians and bicyclists. improve safety of our roadways. • To view the full report, visit www. Closely tied to the TIGER grant is smartgrowthamerica.org/documents/ the Lee MPO’s Bicycle Pedestrian dangerous-by-design-2014/dangerous-by- Safety Action Plan (BPSAP) adopt- design-2014.pdf ed in September 2013, aimed at • To review the Florida report, which greatly reducing pedestrian and contains data at metro and county level, bicycle fatality and injury crashes visit www.smartgrowthamerica.org/ dangerous-by-design/state-statistics. through a wide range of recom- Cabbage Key Useppa Island • Link to interactive map of fatalities: mended activities – from educa- www.smartgrowthamerica.org/danger- tion, engineering to enforcement. ous-by-design/map. Visit www.leempo. com/documents/ BikePedSafetyActionPlanSept2013t. pdf; pages 8 to 11 has the 18 spe- or an afternoon cific action items. Dolphin Cruise? See dolphins in the wild as they jump in the

State Steps Up For Safety FDOT’s initiative will make Florida a boat’s wake safer place to walk and bike; how- As the national report highlights, ever, the results in terms of reduced while the federal government can fatalities won’t show up immedi- set the tone for national approach to ately. Roads that are dangerous by safety, states have ultimate respon- design take years to be modified sibility for reducing pedestrian and and improved for pedestrian and or you can celebrate a bicycle fatalities and injuries. The bicycle safety, so the task is like day early with our year 2011 was a turning point for turning a battleship, not a rowboat.” Florida, when the Florida Department “We are especially looking forward Saturday evening of Transportation (FDOT) decided to the soon to be released FDOT the state had to take action to shed complete streets policy and imple- Sunset Serenade Cruise its ranking as worst in the nation. In mentation plan and guidance on 2011, FDOT Secretary Ananth Prasad road diets, context-sensitive-based Enjoy live music launched a statewide pedestrian pedestrian and bicycle design, & full cash bar. and bicycle-focused initiative, led mid-block pedestrian crossings, by FDOT District 1 Secretary Billy and promotion of roundabouts. All Hattaway. This comprehensive initia- of these policies and guidelines will tive is focused on Florida’s top 10 be valuable tools for local agencies worst regions, which includes Lee working to improve the safety on Ask about our private fishing charters County. For the past two years, FDOT our streets,” added Letourneau. “We has provided additional assistance hope that in the future FDOT will also and shelling cruises to Cayo Costa. and resources to help Lee County in pursue additional policy changes improving pedestrian and bicycle recommended in report, such as safety. reforms in evaluating roadway per- Captiva Cruises’ gift certificates are a “Since 2011, there has been a sea formance to account for the needs perfect gift for Dad. change at the state level, with FDOT of all travelers, reforms in policy for taking many steps to improve poli- establishing speed limits to provide cies, procedures, staffing, and its local control, and allowing a wider agency’s culture, and Lee County range of guidelines.” www.captivacruises.com is benefitting from FDOT’s leader- ship,” said Darla Letourneau with – Southwest Florida statistics BikeWalkLee. “We are confident that Call 239-472-5300 Reservations & Departure Times Our email address is [email protected] *Fathers cruise for free 18 ISLAND SUN - MAY 30, 2014 Offshore Rodeo Kids Fishing Tournament eel in some fun with Ronald McDonald at the Offshore Rodeo RKids Fishing Tournament, to be held on Saturday, June 7 at Port Sanibel Marina, 14341 Port Comfort Road in Fort Myers. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. with various stations where young anglers will spend time learning, hooking and catch- ing different types of fish. Lunch and a magic show with Ronald McDonald will follow at 11:30 a.m. The tournament is open to the first 50 kids, ages 12 and under, who are pre-registered. Registration is $20 per child and Loggerhead sea turtle heading back to the Gulf of Mexico after nesting on Bowman’s includes tournament entry, T-shirt, fish- Loggerhead sea turtle finishing up her next Beach on May 21 photo by John Debitetto ing rod, trophy and lunch with Ronald on Sanibel’s East End on May 19. Her crawl On Wednesday, May 21, John and out of the sea turtle’s way. McDonald. To register online, visit www. is clearly visible in the foreground. rmhcswfl.org. For more information, photo by Linda Estep Pam Debitetto – regular visitors from • Keep your distance, stay quiet, and Massachusetts – came across a second don’t put your hands on or near the contact Angela Katz at 437-0202. All Two Nesting Sea loggerhead female heading back into the turtle. Any distractions may frighten or donations from the tournament will ben- Gulf after nesting on Bowman’s Beach. disorient them, causing a female to return efit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Turtles Spotted For anyone who comes across a nest- to the ocean before finishing her nest. Southwest Florida. ing sea turtle, please be aware it is against • Light can also cause a major disrup- On Sanibel the law to disturb a nesting sea turtle and tion in the natural behavior of the turtles. it is a federal offense to disturb or inter- Don’t use any flashlights, flash photogra- ost loggerhead sea turtles come fere with a nest. The photos were taken phy or video equipment. This can cause ashore at night to lay their from a safe distance without disturbing a female to false crawl or lead her away Send your Meggs. However, twice last week, the turtle. from the water. editorial copy to: females were still on the beach at sun- Following are some additional guide- SCCF’s Sea Turtle Coordinator Kelly rise, finishing up their nesting duties. lines from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Sloan coordinates more than 100 dedi- [email protected] On Monday, May 19, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Commission (FWC): cated volunteers who patrol the beaches Conservation Foundation (SCCF) sea • Though sea turtles usually nest at of Sanibel and Captiva every morning turtle patrol volunteer Linda Estep was night, it is very possible for humans to during the May-through-October nesting walking her East End zone when she cross paths with nesting sea turtles and season. Learn more at www.sccf.org. came across a loggerhead finishing up the hatchlings on their way to the Gulf. 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BOAT RENTALS Fishing • Cabbage Key Dolphin Watching Captains Available 472-5800 Jensen’s Marina Captiva Island ISLAND SUN - MAY 30, 2014 19 CROW Case Of The Week: Amazingly, some box turtles are believed to have lived to the ripe old age of 100 Teeny Tiny Turtle years! While the ultimate goal for all CROW by Patricia Molloy patients is to be released back into the arlier this wild, it is not always possible. Dr. Heather month, Barron, hospital director, will not release Ean injured any animal that is not well enough to Florida box turtle adequately feed itself or protect itself from was brought into predator attack in the manner which CROW by the nature has intended. While she has not Sanibel-Captiva entirely given up hope with regard to this Conservation tiny turtle, she is looking into an alterna- Foundation (SCCF). tive future for the patient. The non-profit “We might look at finding someone agency – which who wants to keep him as an educational actively conducts studies in area water animal, because whatever we put over quality, fish populations, native wildlife that area to protect him when he goes populations and native plant growth out into the wild, will eventually fall off. – had been monitoring a select group There’s nothing I can permanently do. As of Florida box turtles as part of an on- he grows, he will grow out of whatever going study. we put on him,” added Dr. Heather. Like all patients, the young Florida box Until its future home can determined, turtle, now known as #0900, was given a CROW will continue to provide critical thorough examination upon arrival to the care for the young box turtle. wildlife clinic. “He came in at only 126 Be a good steward of the environ- grams with evidence of a predator attack ment by sponsoring CROW’s patients, to the left part of his carapace and a as they do not have health insurance to small fracture to his plastron,” explained cover their bills. You may specify that Dr. Kristin. “There is a big deficit that is your donation to be used to help specific going to take a long, long time to heal.” patients or species. Found exclusively in North America, CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation there are four subspecies of box turtles of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife found in the U.S. Very little overlapping hospital providing veterinary care for occurs between the subspecies; the ones native and migratory wildlife from our found exclusively in peninsular Florida are local area. The hospital accepts patients the Florida box turtle (Terrapene carolina seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 baur). Possessing bright yellow and green p.m. Mail donations to P.O. Box 150, lines on their carapace (upper shell) and Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or head, this variety of box turtle grows visit www.crowclinic.org. This baby Florida box turtle, patient #0900, is no larger than a silver dollar. Here, it basks to be approximately 11 cm x 8 cm. under a heat lamp on a dampened towel to ensure proper hydration.

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follow us on 22 ISLAND SUN - MAY 30, 2014 year. The Tarpon All the usual places had tarpon this week. Good Have Arrived sized schools of fish where by Capt. Matt Mitchell reported gulf side from Fort Myers Beach, Knapp’s Point fter what must have been almost and out along the outside three straight months of windy of Captiva all the way up Aconditions it finally happened; the Cayo Costa. I having been wind laid down. Anglers were greeted spending my time on good this week with tarpon fishing conditions numbers of fish in the north- we could have only dreamed about for ern sound from Redfish Pass the last month. Slick calm mornings and up to Cabbage Key, along light afternoon sea breezes are just what with a few fish in the middle the doctor ordered. Although it’s about sound in the Demiere Key a month behind schedule at this point, area. As the water continues it sure looks like we are going to have a to clear up, tarpon fishing tarpon season after all this year. should only get better and With the awesome conditions, it better. seemed the tarpon appeared and just Returning to a GPS mark came out of nowhere. After seeing very on a personal favorite set few tarpon all month, I saw more rolling of sandholes up by Captiva fish on one morning tarpon charter than Pass three days in a row, I had seen the whole of May. Slick mir- this week we hooked at least ror like conditions made the fish easy to two fish every trip. My best Scott from New Jersey with his first tarpon caught fishing with Capt. Matt Mitchell this week locate from what seemed like miles away. morning so far was jumping Tarpon guides and anglers are finally three tarpon. These tarpon Just to watch these tarpon roll and free trying to pull off the next to impossible smiling again as the month of frustration in the sound seemed to be more keyed in jump sure makes this fishing much more seem to be over for now. The last few quickly ended and we are back in rolling on eating live pinfish and crabs presented entertaining and not the grind and bore- mornings while walking out to the boat at fish, just how it should be this time of under a float than the cut bait offerings. dom it has been for weeks. 5 a.m., I have that pep back in my step Another thing that made fishing these and am excited about getting out to the tarpon so cool was the variety of size tarpon. The long tarpon fishing depres- Send Us Your Fish Tales of fish. Tarpon anywhere from around sion we have all been experiencing is 40 pounds all the way up to 150-pound coming to a end as the big numbers we he Island Sun would like to hear from anglers about their catches. Send us plus monsters where all in this mix. After see annually have started to arrive. details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, species landing a smaller tarpon in the 40-pound Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fish- Tand weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them at range without even having to chase it ing local waters since he moved to the Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, or email to down, the next bite would often be a full Sanibel in 1980. He now lives in St. [email protected]; or call Anne Mitchell at 395-1213. sized model that would scream out 200 James City and works as a back coun- yards of line within 30 seconds. Twice try fishing guide. If you have com- this week we got to see the tarpon circle ments or questions, email captmatt- and eat our live baits. Talk about making [email protected]. your heart race. 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The new always messing things up, he told me a Scheme For The pepper had become so dominant, “Black List” classifies invasive or alien story about how when he and his fellow when the crews began to clear the pep- species based on the level of impact they classmates got together during happy Invasive Species per forests away on SCCF, refuge and have on the recipient ecosystem. hour at their local drinking establish- by Mark ‘Bird’ city preserved lands, they could use bull- “A critical need for invasion biology ment, they would sometimes come up Westall dozers in their work and hardly destroy is the capacity to evaluate, compare and with some crazy ideas about how to solve native species. People wrote letters to predict the magnitudes of the impacts some of the world’s ecological calamities hose of us the editor complaining that the environ- of different alien species,” wrote the caused by humans. who have mentalists were now building parking lots researchers, led by Dr. Tim M. Blackburn One of his classmates made the obser- Tspent sev- for the tourists on preserved land. That’s of the Zoological Society of London’s vation that much of North America was eral years on how much the pepper had taken over Institute of Zoology, “in order to deter- being severely impacted by exotic spe- Sanibel have prob- the system; when only the pepper was mine and prioritize appropriate actions cies introduced from Asia. But then he ably heard about removed, it looked as though we were where necessary.” The reasoning goes also noted that Asia was being heavily Brazilian pepper preparing those sites for paving. that humans aren’t just impacting the impacted by introduction of species from and why the habitat Luckily however, there were thousands world’s biodiversity by driving species North America. Then someone suggested managers try so of seeds of the native species still viable in towards extinction; we are also moving that maybe what should be done was to hard to eradicate the ground where the pepper forest had species beyond their natural geographic have the scientists from both continents the species from our wild lands. As an come to dominate and, combined with ranges, either intentionally, or sometimes, introduce all the plants and animals from exotic species that originated from a seed dispersal from less disturbed habi- unintentionally. one continent into the other; just trade faraway ecosystem, the introduced land- tats, those vacant fields were relatively When these exotic species are intro- ecosystems. Then, it was theorized, life scaping plant eventually out-competed quickly recolonized within a few years. duced into a new ecosystem, their impact would simply start all over again and “bal- the island’s native plant community to Sanibel’s efforts to restore the island’s can range from positive to negligible to ance” would be reachieved. such a large degree that by the mid-’70s preserved land should be something the negative, and when the impact is nega- I really miss those happy hour discus- most of the island’s interior freshwater whole community can be proud of. tive, it can range from minor to severe; sions from my college days. wetlands had become a monoculture of Unfortunately, the threat presented such as it was with the Brazilian pepper Of course, this idea would not be very the species. by the invasion of exotic species is some- on Sanibel. Classifying these species practical to implement and was only the And with lower plant diversity, more thing the whole world now has to deal according to the magnitude of the harm fanciful thinking of a few grad students complex species declined as well. Yes, with. This issue is such a worldwide prob- they can create is a first step towards influenced by a few too many libations. it was green, but it wasn’t ecologically lem that scientists from across four con- creating more effective legislation and pri- But the idea does reinforce my premise healthy. tinents (Australia, Africa, Europe, North oritizing actions more efficiently. that life will survive no matter what we Then, the island environmentalists America) have recently proposed a new If you have ever left the country and humans do to it. Whether we survive the began an effort to fix the ecological sort of classification scheme for under- wondered when you came back why the next hundred years as a species, or the mistakes made in the past. We partially standing the risks to biodiversity that alien customs form asks if you are bringing next several million, life will evolve into restored the ability of the freshwater wet- species represent. plants into U.S. or visited a farm while the niches that the Earth’s ecosystems lands to hold and maintain higher water This classification is modeled after you were away, now you know why. provide for it. And as a naturalist, that is levels during the rainy season by rebuild- the approach taken by the International Some years back, I took out a grad a good thing to have faith in. DINING SHOPPING COCKTAILS great food good times AWARD-WINNING BISTRO CUISINE JEWELRY, CLOTHING, BOOKS & GIFTS FINE WINES, BEERS & HAPPY HOUR MENU

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But finding a favor, it’s still a good idea to avoid unneces- so Adams moved into temporary digs at ters, the Antarctic cod will burrow under the creative way to do it can make all the differ- sary spending for at least a little while longer. Tunnicliffe’s City Hotel near the also half- seabed and stay there for days at a time, cut- ence. A more exciting time awaits you this CAPRICORN (December 22 to January finished Capitol building. ting its metabolism by two-thirds. weekend. 19) Support for some unwelcome workplace • On June 5, 1922, George Carmack, • The name of the state of Wyoming comes TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Finishing decisions begins to show up, and continues to the first person to discover gold along the from the Algonquian word chwewamink, up a job on time leaves you free to enjoy your build, so that by week’s end, the gregarious Klondike River, dies in Vancouver, British which translates as “at the big river flat.” weekend without any Taurean guilt pangs. Goat is as popular as ever. Columbia. In 1896, near the confluence of the • If you pay attention to politics at all, A romantic attitude from an unlikely source AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Yukon and Klondike River, Carmack stumbled you’ve almost certainly heard the term “ger- could take you by surprise. Congratulations. Deciding to attend a social across a deposit of gold so rich that he needed rymander” used to describe the practice of GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Moving in a function you might have earlier tried to avoid no pan to see it: Thumb-sized pieces of gold carving up electoral districts in such a way new career direction might be seen by some as could turn out to be one of the best decisions lay scattered about the creek bed. that one party has an advantage. You probably risky. But if you have both the confidence to you’ve made in a long time. • On June 2, 1935, Babe Ruth, one of the don’t know, though, how that term entered see it through and the facts to back you up, it PISCES (February 19 to March 20) greatest players in the history of baseball, ends the lexicon. In 1812, a new district in Essex could prove rewarding. Getting into a new situation could prove to be his Major League playing career after 22 sea- County, Massachusetts, was created, and a CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Holding a more difficult experience than you expected. sons, 10 World Series and 714 home runs. The journalist thought the twisting boundaries back on a decision might be difficult, consid- Don’t hesitate to ask for advice in coping with following year, Ruth was one of the first five caused the district to resemble a salamander. ering how long you’ve waited for this oppor- some of the more irksome challenges. players inducted into the sport’s hall of fame A cartoon highlighting the resemblance was tunity. But until you’re able to resolve all BORN THIS WEEK: Your strong sense • On June 8, 1945, President Harry Truman created, and because the party that did the doubts, it could be the wiser course to take. of duty makes you a valued and trusted mem- issues Executive Order 9568, permitting the redistricting was led by Gov. Elbridge Gerry, LEO (July 23 to August 22) You still need ber of your community. Have you considered release of scientific information from previ- the practice was dubbed “gerrymandering.” to move carefully where financial matters are a career in law enforcement? ously top-secret World War II documents. • Even the world’s best high jumper is concerned. Better for the Lion to move slowly Executive Order 9568 was a stepping stone unable to stay in the air for more than a single than pounce on a “promising” prospect that THIS WEEK IN HISTORY to future transparency-oriented legislation, second. doesn’t keep its promises. including the Freedom of Information Act, • Before he became a comedian and actor, VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A • On June 7, 1692, a massive earthquake passed in 1966. Bob Newhart worked as an accountant at the rejection of an idea you believe in can be devastates the infamous town of Port Royal in • On June 6, 1971, after more than two Illinois State Unemployment Office. upsetting. But don’t let it discourage you. 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GEORGE & WENDY'S RESTAURANTS SEAFOOD GRILLE The variety of dining options on Sanibel and George & Wendy’s Seafood Grille features Captiva just keeps getting better. For their size, the live music Fridays and Saturdays and Karaoke on islands offer an extensive culinary array – all making Thursdays. Specials include prime rib on Tuesdays the most of the area’s fresh and abundant seafood for $18, snow crab legs on Wednesdays for $18, and and local produce. You’ll find everything from burgers Friday night fish fry, $15. to barbecue, bistro style, Italian, Mexican, American, Happy hour is celebrated from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. classic deli fare, organic, vegan, gluten-free, café food The full bar has an extensive wine list, 20 beers on and Caribbean. tap, local, domestic and craft beer, mojitos, martinis In this column, each week you will be able to stay and tropical favorites. updated on our local dining establishments and what Football specials are served in the bar area dur- they’re offering and get the scoop on the island dining ing NFL games and Saturday college games. Food scene, whether it’s fine or casual, take-out or frozen specials include 50-cent wings, $1.50 sliders and $2 desserts.w chili cheese jumbo hot dog. For $5, choose from pret- zels with beer cheese, chicken quesadilla, jalapeno poppers, loaded cheese fries or bratwurst. Cheese AMONG THE FLOWERS CAFE flatbread is $6. Among the Flowers Cafe Gifts and Bakery in Drink specials include $1 Jello shots, $2 drafts of Tahitian Gardens, Sanibel, features fresh smoothy Bud Light and Yuengling, $2 bottles of Bud, Bud Light, and green juices by Chelsee, and ice cream, pizza, Coors Light, Millter Lite and Rolling Rock, and $2 off french croissant featuring special sandwich like lox all wines by the glass. Bloody Marys are $3. There and cream cheese, eggplant caprese towers, fresh are free Jello shots with each Chicago or Buffalo gluten free vegan soups, smoked turkey and brie, touchdown. espresso bar, crafted coffees, as well as quality Italian Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight seven days a week. and French breads, desserts, and lasagne along with vegan and gluten-free options. You’ll also find made- GRAMMA DOT’S to-order specialty cakes and cupcakes and party Gramma Dot’s, the only dockside dining on planning and catering is offered for the Sanibel island Sanibel, offers a lunch and dinner menu seven days area and most of Fort Myers. There’s outdoor seating a week from “Sanibel’s only Seaside Saloon” where on the shaded deck. you can leisurely dine at the Sanibel Marina in view of luxury yachts and modest fishing boats and watch the BAILEY’S GENERAL STORE comings and goings of seagoing folk and fishermen. The menu features a full line of “only fresh” seafood, Bailey’s General Store has a full deli, bakery, daily salads, sandwiches and more. Appropriate dress is lunch specials, take out and catering for cook-outs, required. picnics and parties. This is the oldest supermarket on If you’re arriving by boat, check in with dockmaster the islands, established long before a causeway linked for a lunch slip, monitor VHF 16. You can tie up for Sanibel to the mainland. a night or two at the available dockage if you wish. The bakery has freshly made donuts, scones and Gramma Dot’s is open daily at 11:30 a.m. For dinner, breads. The deli offers a variety of hot foods for break- Justin Harris, bartender at Doc Ford's on Rabbit Road, serving up an Island Mojito arrive before 8 p.m. fast, lunch and dinner, as well as catering services for special events. Services include shopping for your CIP’S PLACE CROW'S NEST GREEN FLASH groceries and delivering them to your home or vaca- Cip’s Place is named for the late Jimmy Cipriani, a AT ‘TWEEN WATERS INN The Green Flash has marvelous waterfront tion destination. If you are on a gluten-free diet, pick longtime islander and owner of the property on which views of Captiva’s bayside and Pine Island Sound. up the extensive list of gluten-free products near the the restaurant sits. Jimmy always made time for a The Crow’s Nest at ‘Tween Waters Inn is a more casual place than its sister the Old Captiva House. It’s The Green Flash was built on the site of the historic entrance to the supermarket. good conversation, good company and great food. In Timmy’s Nook, opened in 1950. Fittingly, seafood The Coffee Bar at Bailey’s serves espresso based Jimmy’s memory, Cip’s styles itself as a local watering home to the famed Captiva Crab Races on Mondays and Thursdays and is a popular venue for live enter- dominates the menu, although other options are drinks, hot chocolate, smoothies and specialty coffees. hole. A mural that takes up an entire wall shows lots of offered as well. The Green Flash is easily navigable islanders through the ages – including Cip – and if you tainment on Fridays and Saturdays. There is a nightly happy hour. by boat and is located southwest of Marker 38 on the BLUE GIRAFFE don’t recognize them all, ask to see the “key.” Intracoastal Waterway. Blue Giraffe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner Food choices range from “comfort” to culinary with DOC FORD'S RUM BAR & GRILLE Hours are daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. This restaurant offers casual some Caribbean and island favorites as well. And do lunch and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for dinner. try the home-made potato chips, the fried buttermilk Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is named for the Doc island dining seven days a week from a menu featur- Ford character in local author Randy Wayne White’s ing fresh local seafood, chowders, salads and steaks. chicken with sage gravy and the snapper tacos. GREAT WHITE GRILL Choose between the outdoor garden patio or front best-selling mystery novels. The Great White Grill is a sports bar featuring 29 Besides dessert choices, you can get hand-dipped This summer, in addition to its Sanibel restaurant, Edy’s Grand Ice Cream. porch. Indoor seating and full bar are also available. beers on tap and a good wine list. It’s home of The Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily with happy Doc Ford’s added a Captiva location, in Chadwick’s Steel Curtain Pizza. There’s free pizza delivery too. Dine outside on the boardwalk or inside at hand- Square. painted tables decorated by a local artist, or sit at the hour from 4 to 6 p.m. The Great White carries the TV Baseball package It’s a well known gathering place and tropical and the NFL package for sports enthusiasts and has full liquor bar for a mixed drink, glass of wine or cold theme sports bar with indoor and outdoor patio seat- beer. CHIP’S SANIBEL STEAKHOUSE arcade games for kids of all ages. ing. The combined menu offers all the lunch and din- The regular menu includes hand-cast fresh dough Chip’s Sanibel Steakhouse has many great ner items from 11 a.m. until closing. It includes cedar pizza, wings, fries, chicken fingers, salads, gyros, options for locals and tourists alike. It is open seven plank salmon topped with a mango chipotle glaze or sandwiches and burgers. Check out the Pittsburgh nights a week with daily happy hour from 5 to 6 p.m., a marinated grilled chicken sandwich. The fish tacos Salad, which consists of grilled chicken, French fries, featuring two-for-one drinks and $4.95 appetizers. are an island favorite and there’s a well provisioned cheddar cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes and onions on For early diners, there’s a three-course prix fixe menu raw bar. Tropical drinks are a specialty, notably the a bed of lettuce. for $35 including a cocktail. In addition to an updated signature rum drink, Island Mojito. wine list, seasonal house-infused liquors such as GREENHOUSE GRILL strawberry-jalapeño tequila, blood orange vodka and THE DUNES RESTAURANT cucumber gin are available. The Greenhouse Grill offers happy hour pricing The menu features steaks and seafood, includ- You may not be aware that the restaurant at The on a special appetizer of the day as well as beer and ing a six-ounce filet mignon topped with jumbo lump Dunes Golf & Tennis Club on Sanibel is open to the wine by the glass from 4 to 6 p.m. daily. The menu crabmeat finished with Hollandaise and served with public for lunch and dinner. stretches from fresh salads, homemade soups and Barrier Island of asparagus and choice of potato; Parmesan-crusted The clubhouse offers great views of the lush grilled black Angus burgers to pasta, steaks and seabass served with mushroom risotto and finished greens and fairways and the sunsets are spectacular. fresh seafood. A must-have is the signature dish of Title Services, Inc. with a creamy dill sauce. Save room for dessert There’s a new gourmet chef on board, a brand the house, bouillabaisse, a medley of six seafoods though, because whether you are a chocolate lover new lunch menu and sunset dinner specials every prepared in a light broth of fresh aromatic herbs. All (239) 472-3688 or Key lime pie fan, Chip’s has something for every night. In addition, there are comedy nights, wine din- meals focus on fresh seasonal ingredients. sweet tooth. ners, trivia nights, murder mysyteries and Name that You can sit under the market umbrellas on the “You’ll Appreciate the Difference” Tune. continued on page 36 36 ISLAND SUN - MAY 30, 2014 From page 35 JERRY’S RESTAURANT AND DELI will be discounted by $8 all evening. Hours are 4:30 POCOLOCO to 9:30 p.m. daily and happy hour is from 4:30 to 6:30 Jerry’s Restaurant and Deli in Jerry’s Market is p.m. Need a pick-me-up? Looking for some downtime? Island Fare the next best thing to dining in a tropical garden. This Either way, your best bet is PocoLoco on the tropical pet-friendly patio or inside the quaint and casual dining family-style restaurant has large windows to view the MUCKY DUCK courtyard at Jerry's Center. Indoors or out you will room. lush garden with caged tropical birds that are favorites savor gourmet coffee, tea, signature sandwiches, pas- The grill is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. with visitors and residents. Daily specials are offered in The Mucky Duck may well be the most famous tries, or a cone of the region's most popular ice cream, Reservations appreciated and carry out orders are the spacious restaurant and you can order a sandwich restaurant on the islands due to its longevity and Love Boat. PocoLoco is the Sanibel source for this ice welcome. or hot food from the deli or help yourself at the well- quirky name. Then there’s the fabulous sunsets. cream and always features a couple dozen delicious stocked salad bar to take out. Patrons gladly wait on the beach for tables - this favors. Stop by, sit in the sunshine and chatter with six IL TESORO The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and place draws crowds - sipping cocktails and beverages cheerful parrots for a unique and memorable experi- Il Tesoro serves authentic Italian food “with the dinner from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. until they can take their seats. Reservations are not ence. taste and feel of a Tuscan holiday,” according to owner accepted. Chef AJ Black. He infuses flavors from the old world LAZY FLAMINGO The Duck is open for lunch and dinner, serving RC OTTER'S, CANTINA CAPTIVA, to the new world of cooking using only fresh seasonal fresh seafood, pub-style food, sandwiches, steaks and The Lazy Flamingo is a famed island hang-out other items. SUNSHINE SEAFOOD, KEYLIME ingredients to bring his dishes to life. Daily specials with two Sanibel locations: one at 1036 Periwinkle focus on pairing authentic meals with a bold array of Way, the other – the original – at 6520 Pine Avenue, BISTRO AND CAPTIVA PIZZA, fine Italian wines. OLD CAPTIVA HOUSE near Blind Pass. “If our seafood were any fresher, we AT ‘TWEEN WATERS INN YOGURT & GIFTS Il Tesoro (The Treasure) serves dinner seven would be serving it under water!” is the Flamingo’s nights a week from 5 to 10 p.m. Five Captiva eateries under the same ownership motto. And that includes, shrimp, grouper, oysters, Old Captiva House at ‘Tween Waters Inn, Captiva, – RC Otter's, Cantina Captiva, Sunshine Seafood, ISLAND COW conch fritters and chowder as well as chicken. offers romantic sunset dining in an historic setting Keylime Bistro and Captiva Pizza, Yogurt & Gifts – The Flamingo Bread and the Caesar Salad are with live piano music. Executive Chef Jason Miller offer a fun and casual dining experience with a tropical The Island Cow is a family favorite with its colorful prepares New Florida island favorites, tropical sea- indoor and outdoor seating and live entertainment. signature items. Pull up a stool to the rustic bar or flair reminiscent of Key West. take a high or low table. The interior feels like the foods, classic meats and daily fresh-baked breads and RC Otter's and Keylime Bistro have live music “Come as our guests… leave as our friends!” is the pastries, served with an extensive selection of wines, motto. The Cow serves breakfast, lunch and dinner inside of an old pirate ship with its portholes and hewn outdoors most of the day. Cantina Captiva serves wood surfaces. The atmosphere is definitely casual liquors and coffees. Mexican food. Sunshine Seafood Cafe Wine Bar spe- featuring fresh local seafood and meats and has an First built as a one-room school for children of extensive children’s menu. Starbucks coffee is also on and beer is available by the bottle, on draft or by the cializes in fine dining with a very respectable wine list. pitcher. Captiva’s pioneer settlers, the Old Captiva House still You have your choice of dining inside or outdoors. the menu. reflects much of its original charm – from white French Breakfast is served between 7 and 11 a.m. Hours doors to hardwood floors to the Gulf of Mexico sunset are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. MATZALUNA ITALIAN KITCHEN that streams through the western windows. Its col- ROSIE’S CAFÉ & GRILL JACARANDA In the mood for pizza? Matzaluna Italian Kitchen lection of famed cartoonist JN “Ding” Darling’s 1930s Rosie's repertoire includes crab cakes, grouper has a wood-fired oven to bake authentic pizzas, whimsical vacation illustrations has led to its designa- The Jacaranda Restaurant & Patio Lounge is a and shrimp entrees and steaks with all the trimmings, including gluten-free ones. That’s in addition to a big tion as a landmark in Southwest Florida. Southwestern dishes such as burritos and fajitas, soup Sanibel mainstay. with a reputation for fine seafood selection including over 20 combinations of pasta din- and steaks. Dinner is served year round and starting and sandwich combos, and salads. Among the most ners from $11.95 (including soup or salad and fresh OVER EASY CAFÉ popular items is Rosie’s Famous Cheese Steak made Tuesday, November 12, the Jacaranda will be serving baked bread), affordable veal, tender chicken, choice lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Over Easy Café is a pet-friendly place with indoor from shaved rib eye, grilled mushrooms, onions and steaks and seafood (Italian style) in a casual market- and outdoor dining for breakfast and lunch. The cov- green peppers, Ultimate Cuban and Classic Reuben, Saturday. You can eat inside or outside on the pretty like setting. Gluten-free pizza is also available. patio with its fairy lights and tropical vegetation. The ered patio is a popular spot. Choose from 22 different home-made muffins and cinnamon rolls and Key lime Matzaluna recently added craft beers on tap. On Eggs Benedict, scramblers and omelettes, 11 pan- pie, root beer floats and banana splits. A children’s Jac Bar with its live music nightly is the unofficial HQ Wine Wednesdays, every bottle priced $25 and over for Sanibel’s social scene. The patio lounge menu cakes and French toast choices, 15 egg specialties menu and carry-out are also available and outdoor includes a selection of “happy apps” for $5.95 and half and wraps, eight salads and 26 sandwiches and burg- seating is available. price drinks during happy hour, 5 to 7 p.m. There is ers, plus baked goods. Beer and wine is available. also a raw bar. Breakfast is served all day. Summer hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. CAPTIVA GULF FRONT VASANTA SENERAT CPA, P.A. 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The Grill shares a kitchen with The Timbers, serving the dinner on Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. with casual clothing, jewelry, accessories, home decorating ice cream bar has 20+ flavors of locally made Royal same fresh seafood, along with burgers, sandwiches, panoramic views of the gulf. The signature dish is Clay and gift items, books and lamps. Scoop ice cream. pizzas and salads. Crunchy Grouper and Crunchy Pot Baked Mediterranean Gulf Grouper. The restaurant serves bistro style food with an Shrimp are signature dishes. Sea Breeze Café offers breakfast, lunch and island flair with offerings such as black beans and rice, dinner seven days a week, serving a combination of blackened fish and fresh salads from an open kitchen. SANIBEL BEAN SANIBEL SPROUT classic tavern fare and innovative entrees, salads and There’s no fryer in this place! The tables are freshly wrapped in white paper for The Sanibel Bean coffee shop is java central on The Sanibel Sprout is the place to go for organic, sandwiches. Indoor gulf view or outdoor terrace dining. Sanibel Island. With its indoor and outdoor seating Breakfast is from 7 to 11 a.m. and an all-day menu is each party and there’s a pot of colored crayons for vegetarian, gluten-free take-out. All food is prepared by doodling, whether you’re an adult or a child. Traders and free wi-fi, it’s a popular venue for laptop-toting The Sprout’s own vegan gourmet chef Nikki. available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. coffee lovers to relax and check their inboxes, have Pool & Beach Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. has been around long enough to have become a To complement the food, The Sprout features an favored local hang-out. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. breakfast or lunch or recharge the batteries in the organic, sugar-free and dairy-free juice and smoothie daily. Food, tropical drinks, imported and domestic afternoon. beers, and an array of popular wines are available. to 3 p.m., happy hour 3 to 6 p.m. and dinner 5 to 9 bar. p.m. There’s live music from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays Besides a big selection of coffee from around the Favorite dishes include Vegan Lasagna, Mexican Entertainment is offered on select dates on the pool globe and a variety of coffee drinks, The Bean has deck. The All-American-Poolside Buffet is held every and Thursdays with Danny Morgan and Wednesdays Salad, Zucchini Pesto Pasta, Indian Curry, Quinoa with Chris Workman. tea and other beverages and a variety of hearty sand- Salad and Untuna Sanwiches. Desserts include Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.; $19.95 for adults, $9.95 for wiches, pastries and muffins, plus other light fare. Lemonylicious Tart, Fresh Berries with Cashew children 3 to 12, kids under 3 dine free. Creme, Raspberry Cacao Truffles, gluten-free brown- Happy hour is daily from 3 to 5 p.m. at Pool & TRADITIONS ON THE BEACH ies and The Sprout’s popular Sproutaccino Smoothie. Beach Bar and from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sea Breeze Traditions on the Beach is one of the few Sanibel SANIBEL DELI & COFFEE FACTORY Last but not least, there’s always good coffee and a Café with appetizers from $3 to $8 and beverages restaurants with beachfront dining. The menu features pot of tasty soup. from $3 to $5. Italian and Mediterranean cuisine based on fresh local Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory offers a gluten free Register to win an Escape Weekend at Sundial menu in addition to regular choices, along with pizza Healthy Happy Hour is Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m., seafood, meats and produce. Dining is from 5 p.m. when juices and smoothies are half price. Beach Resort & Spa. Entry forms are located at each until late and there is live entertainment most nights for and wings, Boar’s Head meats, frozen yogurt and resort restaurant. ice cream. There is indoor seating as well as outdoor Talk to Chef Nikki about her 30-Day Vegan listening and dancing. tables shaded with umbrellas, and free wi-fi. Challenge, for weight loss, optimal health or just a Besides fish and steaks, you’ll find Moroccan month of no cooking. TIMBERS RESTAURANT Lamb, roast duck, Texas Wild Boar Saddle and veal. & FISH MARKET Pasta, grilled items and a raw bar round out the menu. There’s an attractive bar area also serving food and The Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market and the an extensive wine and cocktail list. adjoining Sanibel Grill are mainstays of the island din- ing scene, boasting 35 years of fresh fish on Sanibel Island. The restaurant offers 13 dinners for $15 daily ZEBRA FROZEN YOGURT before 5:30 p.m. plus a large selection of local sea- This bold and bright cafe/store offers a variety of food such as grilled shrimp, fried grouper, oysters, frozen yogurt flavors – try the caramel sea salt pretzel clams and crab cakes. – with more than 50 toppings such as strawberries, Read us online at IslandSunNews.com Besides specializing in fresh local seafood, the blueberries, chopped candy and sprinkles. Other offer- restaurant has a seafood market that opens at 11 a.m. ings include milk shakes, smoothies and frappes. (except Sunday, when it’s 2 p.m.) Zebra has indoor and outdoor seating. The store recently added frozen yogurt to go, by the pint and quart. continued on page 38

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Sundial Celebrates Wednesdays With Island Professionals undial Beach Resort & Spa is planning Sundial Celebrates, a new gathering every Wednesday throughout the summer to celebrate different groups of Sisland professionals. The event will also provide networking opportunities, live entertainment, drink specials and a new seafood bar. Bob Kramm, general manager of Sundial Beach Resort, said, “We wanted to host a weekly event for separate groups of island businesses or organizations to provide a Gene Federico plays on Thursdays and Saturdays at The Mucky Duck on Captiva fun environment for networking and relaxing after work every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. With the season now concluded, we wanted to celebrate the locals who The Jacaranda has entertainment nightly. On The Crow’s Nest at ’Tween Waters Inn will have worked so hard to ensure that our island visitors had a great time this year.” Friday and Saturday, various artists are featured feature Live Wire on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, The first event was held on Wednesday, May 28 and featured members of the starting at 8:30 p.m. Weekdays, music is from 7 and Taylor Stokes Tuesday and Wednesday. Crab Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce. Upcoming gatherings will include area real- to 11 p.m. On Monday, it’s Renata, playing jazz, races take place Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. tors, property managers, hospitality and attraction businesses. Contact Donna Brown contemporary music and dance; Tuesday, David for families and 9 p.m. for adults. at 395-6004 to be placed on the list. Christian, funk, pop and top ‘40s; Wednesday, The Mucky Duck on Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, Trevor Earl, with contemporary music and reggae; features music by Mark Dupuy on Mondays; Rich There will be different business card drawings every week for $200 worth of prizes. Thursday, Malibu Duo, contemporary, reggae and Lancaster, Wednesdays; Gene Federico, Thursdays Prizes will include gift certificates from the newly opened Kay Casperson Lifestyle Spa dance; Sunday, Jamaica “Dave” & Co., reggae and and Saturdays; and Buckeye Ken, Fridays. & Boutique located at the resort, dining certificates, a golf game with Sanibel Island dance. Sea Breeze Café at Sundial Beach Resort & Golf, a kayak rental through the resort and a resort amenities package for a family day George & Wendy’s Seafood Grille has live Spa features Margarita Monday from 5:30 to 8:30 of fun, complete with a s’mores party. music tonight, Friday, with rock bank Robby & The p.m. every Monday with $5 margaritas, taco bar for Guests can also register to win an Escape Weekend at Sundial with entry forms Absent Minded. Saturday it’s Robby Hutto, guitar $12.95 and the Danny Morgan Band. Canary & Keys provided at the resort. The winner will be selected on September 22. and vocals plus half-price drinks for the ladies from provides Sanibel soft rock on Wednesdays from 7 Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is at1451 Middle Gulf Drive. 9 p.m. to midnight. Sunday Brunch is from 9 a.m. to to 10 p.m. with $5 pina colada specials. There is live 1 p.m. Sunday is Hospitality Night with happy hour entertainment on Friday and Saturday from 7 to 10 pricing from 8 p.m. to close. On Tuesday, it’s open p.m. Happy hour is daily from 5 to 7 p.m. with a new mic night from 8 to 11 p.m. Karaoke is Thursdays drink menu and drink specials. from 9 p.m. to midnight. The Pool & Beach Bar at Sundial Beach Resort Traders Store & Cafe features music by Chris & Spa presents live entertainment every Friday and Workman on Sundays and Wednesdays from 7 to Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. free voted 10 p.m. and Danny Morgan and Friends on Tuesdays The Island Cow on Periwinkle Way has live pizza delivery best lunch and Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. entertainment on Friday with Dan Confrey; Saturday, This week’s lineup at Traditions on the Beach Diana Lynn; and Sunday, Buckeye Ken. on the island at the Island Inn includes: Friday and Saturday, RC Otter’s on Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, has 29 BEERS 2012 & 2013 smooth music and dancing with Joe McCormick and live music daily with dining inside and out. Marvilla Marzan; closed Sunday; Wednesday, Mike Keylime Bistro on Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva The MLB & Arnone, aka "The Jersey Kid,” pianist and vocalist, features live music days and nights seven days a ON TAP! performing everything from The Rat Pack to Motown; week. NHL Ticket Thursday, Woody Brubaker on the piano and saxo- Restaurant owners/managers, please email or phone, accompanied by Barbara Smith on vocals. fax any changes to your entertainment schedule to Scott McDonald plays piano every Thursday, [email protected] or 395-2299. Friday and Saturday at Il Cielo’s Cloud 9 Grill from HOME OF THE STEEL CURTAIN PIZZA 7 to 9 p.m. McDonald, a Sanibel resident, has had a long music career including being pianist for singer 2440 PALM RIDGE RD. SANIBEL • (239)472-0212 • (239)472-0323 Andy Williams. ISLAND SUN - MAY 30, 2014 39 Beautiy Inside Out the sun with a hat and sunglasses. UVA-UVB protection and mineral Whether it’s a barbecue, ballgame or a Use Double-Duty Beauty ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc day at the beach, make time to celebrate Five Summer Products oxide. Protecting skin from harmful UV summer with the people you care about. Because of the summer heat and rays helps to prevent photo damage and Find seashells, enjoy sunsets or just relax Beauty Tips humidity, it’s important to use beauty delay the formation of fine lines and – whatever you do, have a beautiful sum- by Kay Casperson products that protect your skin and stay wrinkles. mer! put. For an effortless summer look that’s Stay Hydrated And Energized Beauty and lifestyle expert Kay chool is out perfect for both work and play, I recom- If you’re on the go, at work or just Casperson lives on Sanibel with her and summer mend using a lightweight BB cream or relaxing poolside, make sure you’re get- husband, two daughters and dogs. 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Learn more about Beauty One of my favor- screen and cosmetics with SPF protec- Spend Time With Friends And Inside Out at kaycasperson.com. ite affirmations is “I will love and protect tion, and always look for broad spectrum Family nature.” Don’t take the natural beauty of Sanibel and Captiva for granted – embrace and enjoy it every single day. Go on a beach walk by yourself or a bike ride with your friends. Go kayaking or swim- ming. Explore the beauty that surrounds you and celebrate it with people you love. And don’t forget to take time to care for yourself. Treat your trips to the beach like a visit to the spa – let the sand and saltwater exfoliate and sooth your skin as you soak up your daily dose of summer sunshine. Get Plenty Of Sun, But Not Too Much One of Mother Nature’s most benefi- cial beauty and wellness tools, sunlight can make a positive impact on physical and mental health as long as proper precautions are taken. Moderate sun exposure helps our bodies produce the essential nutrient vitamin D and can be useful in treating various skin conditions (like psoriasis and acne) as well as helping to alleviate depression. On the other hand, too much sun can cause damage to the skin and cause you to overheat. When you’re going to be outside or in the sun for long periods of time, make sure you’re protecting yourself – always remember to use (and occasionally reapply) broad-spectrum sun- screen, wear loose and comfortable cloth- ing, and shade your face and eyes from

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From left, Antonette McDonald, Kelly Weisse, Jack Tucker, Brett Kist, Kim and Ken Kouril, Terrie Weisse, Denise and Jason McKee From left, Ken Kouril, Sawyer Smith, Jason Maughan and Brett Kist Blue Ribbon Classic Golf Tourney Realtor Sponsors Successful At The Sanctuary A Big Success Team At Blue Ribbon Classic ith more than 100 golfers in attendance, a beautiful course and gorgeous weather, great fun was had by all at The Sanibel School Fund’s Blue WRibbon Classic Golf Tournament. The event culminated in a Helicopter Ball Drop, with three tournament players winning a trip around the island in the helicopter, followed by a lively live auction, which included a vacation to Ireland. To top it off, the evening reception included performances by Sanibel School par- ent Mike d’Abo, the lead singer/songwriter of the group Manfred Mann, and singer/ acoustic guitarist Bobby James. Many thanks to all of the Blue Ribbon partners, sponsors and players for making this a successful event. Because of their support, students at The Sanibel School are able to take lessons in Spanish beginning in kindergarten through eighth grade, and benefit from enhancements in educational technology. The school serves approximate- ly 340 students, is a nationally-recognized Blue Ribbon School and is rated the top K-8 school in the state of Florida.

Realtor Valerie Tutor with her team: Gene Taylor, Helmut Peters, Bill Fellows and Mike Mallouk he golf team sponsored by Valerie Tutor, realtor for John R. Wood Island Real Estate, captured second place in the A Flight of the 2014 Blue Ribbon TClassic Golf Tournament. The tournament was held at The Sanctuary Golf Club on Saturday, May 17. The annual tournament is a major fundraiser for The Sanibel School. “When I heard The Sanibel School was looking for Blue Ribbon sponsors, I jumped at the chance. Not only do I love golf, but The Sanibel School is a great asset to our community and I couldn’t be more proud to participate,” said Tutor. The second place winning team was comprised of Gene Taylor, Helmut Peters, Bill Fellows and Mike Mallouk. “I’m so proud of them. What a great team,” said Tutor.

From page 3 Road Rally Tarpon Bay Road) at noon, and also ends there for the “afterglow” party. Staggered starting times will be pre-assigned by the rally master. Sponsorships are available for tax-free donations of $100 or more. There are three We recommend Tax levels: Lion’s Paw – $500 Junonia – $250 Saving Strategies Conch – $100 Each sponsor gets publicity and a placard on one of the rally vehicles. All proceeds that help you... from the rally provide funds for the local Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club’s college schol- Businesses and individuals pay the arships. For more information, call Randy Carson at 699-8739. lowest amount of taxes allowable by law because we continually look for ways to minimize your taxes. Call 239.472.1323 1648 Perwinkle Way, Suite D Sanibel Email your editorial copy to: A CPA spends years preparing for [email protected] moments just like these. ISLAND SUN - MAY 30, 2014 41 and the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Youth Group Southwest Florida. Each participant can Expanded Pool Hours At register for one session of nine lessons Swim Lessons at the appropriate level. A class sched- Sanibel Recreation Center mprove your child’s comfort level and ule with detailed lesson information is xpanded summer leisure pool and slide hours began on Tuesday, May 27 at abilities in the water with American available at the Rec Center’s front desk. the Sanibel Recreation Center. Other amenities include; open gym time, tennis IRed Cross Youth Group Swim Accompanying parent/guardian must Ecourts, lap pool, state-of-the-art weight room with cardio equipment, gymna- Lessons, which will be offered this sum- present a valid photo ID. sium, and over 40 fitness classes a week, included with membership. mer at the Sanibel Recreation Center. The Summer Session will be held on Leisure Pool Hours: Group lessons are offered for Saturdays: June 28, July 5, 12 and 19, Monday through Friday: 12 to 5 p.m. youth of all ages starting at 6 months. August 9, 16, 23 and 30 and September Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is on a first come, first 6. (No lessons on July 26 and August 2 Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m. serve basis. These free American Red due to facility closure.) Slide Hours: Cross Swim Lessons are made possible The Sanibel Recreation Center is Monday through Friday: 2 to 5 p.m. by the Sanibel Swims grant from the located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Saturday and Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m. Charitable Foundation of the Islands For more information, call 472-0345 or All persons 18 years and over must present valid government issued photo iden- visit www.mysanibel.com. tification. When accompanied by a resident who holds a daily, weekly, six-month or annual membership, guests will qualify for a reduced member guest rate. The Sanibel Recreation Center is at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Daily, weekly, semi-annual and annual memberships are available. For more information, call 472- Community CPR/AED/First Aid Class 0345 or visit www.mysanibel.com. Offered At Sanibel Rec Center he American Red Cross Community CPR/AED/First Aid course will be held on Sunday, June 1 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the Sanibel Recreation Center. T The course provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will hold an adult, infant, child CPR/AED/First Aid certification valid for two years. The cost of the course is $70 for members and $87.50 for non-members and includes all materials. Skills acquired in this course cannot be applied to a lifeguarding certification as this course certifies participants in rescue skills for lay responders, not professional rescuers. For more information, contact Tasha Maddix, aquatics manager, at tasha.maddix@ mysanibel.com or call the Sanibel Recreation Center at 472-0345.

Golf and Grub Fridays Come join us for a day of golf including lunch or dinner. $45 includes green and cart fees for 18-holes and your choice of four options for lunch or dinner.

All meals include a non-alcoholic beverage. If going the dinner route please call the Blue Coyote for reservations 239.472.9222. Please mention “Golf and Grub” when booking your starting time 239.472.2626. Summer Rates 18-holes - $49 including cart 9-holes - $39 including cart Weekly passes and ten round packages available! Summer Junior Rates Under 15 years old no charge with a paid accompanying adult 16 & 17 years old $20 with a paid accompanying adult 42 ISLAND SUN - MAY 30, 2014 Week 1: June 2 to 6: Animal Kingdom – From the wilds of the Savannah to the pets in your home and the oddities on island, we will be inspired to sculpt, print, create and even become various animals. Week 2: June 9 to 13: Around The World In Five Days – We’ll make our own passports and explore the culture, traditions, music and art of eight specific destina- tions. On Friday, the campers will perform the songs and dances of the specific coun- tries and display their versions of the travel-inspired artwork. Week 3: June 16 to 20: Imagine, Create, Illustrate – A favorite book, story or leg- endary tale will serve as the inspiration to create great art this week and then bring sto- ries to life through drawing, painting, collage, puppetry and live production. Campers will even be able to make their own book. Week 4: June 23 to 27: I’m A Rock Star! - Each camper will be a star this week as they participate in a red carpet event and perform on stage in a talent show. Musical creativity will be encouraged to make cardboard instruments in the visual arts class. Week 5: June 30 to July 4: Stars and Stripes (There will be no camp on July 4 at BIG ARTS, but campers may participate in the Sanibel 4th of July Parade) – The continued on page 43 Summer Day Camp Registration Open, Early Bird Rates Available

A stage production during the 2013 BIG ARTS Summer Camp he Sanibel Recreation Department’s Summer Day Camp is a traditional 11-week day camp which will run from Monday, June 2 through Friday, TAugust 15. Summer Camp is offered to children entering grades first through BIG ARTS Summer Camp eighth and will operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all days except Friday, July 4. Features Fun Themes Every Week Campers will participate in activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, athletics as he 2014 BIG ARTS Summer Arts Camp is now open for enrollment for well as a variety of games. Special guests along with an enhanced field trip itinerary ages 4 through high school level students. Beginning on June 2, BIG ARTS will also be a part of the action. Campers should bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen TSummer Arts Camp will be held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. through 3 and a brown bag lunch daily. p.m. for all age groups. Enrollment is on a weekly basis and costs $150 per week The cost is $85 per week for members and $105 for non-members. Register in for children aged 4 through those who will be attending fifth grade in the fall. The advance and receive the “Early Bird” rate. Financial assistance is also available to quali- fee for campers who will be attending middle or high school in the fall is $80 per fying families. week. Tuition assistance may be available for all age groups. For more information, call the Sanibel Recreation Center at 472-0345 or visit For the younger campers, each week of the BIG ARTS Summer Arts Camp will www.mysanibel.com. feature a fun theme with programs and classes revolving around that theme. For children aged 4 and 5 as well as campers in enrolled in first through fifth grade, the weekly camp themes are as follows: Date Early Bird Rate After Early Bird Rate Week 1 Member: $85 Member: $102 June 2 – 6 Non-Member $105 Non-Member: $126 (registration by May 26) (registration on or after May 27) Week 2 Member: $85 Member: $102 June 9 – 13 Non-Member $105 Non-Member: $126 (registration by June 2) (registration on or after June 3) Week 3 Member: $85 Member: $102 June 16 – 20 Non-Member $105 Non-Member: $126 SUMMER SPORTS CAMP and (registration by June 9) (registration on or after June 10) GOLF & TENNIS PROGRAMS Week 4 Member: $85 Member: $102 June 23 – 27 Non-Member $105 Non-Member: $126 JUNE 2 THRU AUGUST 8 (registration by June 16) (registration on or after June 17) The Dunes introduces ten weeks of unforgettable, educational and fun-filled summer camp options for children ages 5-17 years. With a schedule of activities Week 5 Member: $85 Member: $102 and recreation-packed events, The Dunes’ summer camps include professional June 30 – July 3 Non-Member $105 Non-Member: $126 instruction in golf and tennis and continue with instruction in soccer, hockey, art, (registration by June 23) (registration on or after June 24) theatre, water sports and more. Lunch provided. Week 6 Member: $85 Member: $102

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC July 7 – 11 Non-Member $105 Non-Member: $126 (registration by June 30) (registration on or after July 1) Contact The Dunes at 239.472.3355 to sign up or for more information www.dunesgolfsanibel.com | 949 Sand Castle Road | Sanibel Island Week 7 Member: $85 Member: $102 July 14 – 18 Non-Member $105 Non-Member: $126 (registration by July 7) (registration on or after July 8) Week 8 Member: $85 Member: $102 July 21 – 25 Non-Member $105 Non-Member: $126 (registration by July 14) (registration on or after July 15) Week 9 Member: $85 Member: $102 Attention Lads & Lassies! July 28 – August 1 Non-Member $105 Non-Member: $126 (registration by July 21) (registration on or after July 22) Summer Camp Kick Off with Week 10 Member: $85 Member: $102 Pirate Themed Family Day August 4 – 8 Non-Member $105 Non-Member: $126 Friday, May 30, 2014 (registration by July 28) (registration on or after July 29) 4:00-7:00PM Week 11 Member: $85 Member: $102 August 11 – 15 Non-Member $105 Non-Member: $126 music • food • drinks • lifeguard on duty • mini tennis sessions • (registration by August 4) (registration on or after August 5) golf short game clinic • prizes • crafts • family-fun • ISLAND SUN - MAY 30, 2014 43 From page 42 BIG ARTS Summer Camp Commercial Lots - Tamiami Trail 6433 Pine Avenue patriotic spirit will soar as the campers devote their time this week to completing crafts and costumes for the 4th of July parade float. 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After learning about the artists behind graphic novels, campers will create their own comic book starting their superhero character. The week will end with a superhe- roes production on Friday. Week 8: July 21 to 25: Mission Is-Possible With Art – Anything is possible with art and each day, campers will learn about renowned artist and use their works as inspira- REDUCED tion. NEW LISTING Week 9: July 28 to August 1: Under The Big Top – A big adventure under the big top for the last week of camp as kids create their own circus, learn a few magic tricks and end the week with a one-of-a-kind event inspired by the campers creativity and Nicely renovated 3 BR/2 BA w/studio on a double Custom built 4 BR/3 BA in Gulf Pines on hard work. lot overlooking caged pool and conservation lands. large lot. Enjoy pool, tennis, walk to beach. 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Middle school and high school students enrolled in BIG ARTS Summer Arts Camp and BIG ARTS Fine Arts Apprentice Program may participate class sessions held in the morning, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.) or in the afternoon, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. This level of camp features more advanced projects and skills including: Completely renovated 5 BR/4 BA with pool Build your Island dream home on Sanibel Week 1: June 2 to 6: Fused glass – Petra Kaiser, instructor and dock on Gulf access canal. Island Golf course. Walk to beach. 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AL Division Series between the two clubs. With Tampa trailing 8-2 in the eighth ANSWERS

inning, Jacob Ellsbury singled to lead off the inning and then stole second. year. that later Holmes Larry to it lost

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Division Series. I really wish they (Boston) would roll back the tape and look at that 6. (2002). Michigan Western of Mantua Mike and (1998) State Michigan of Alban Chad 5. season.

more specifically,” Maddon said. 1968-69 the in Hayes, Elvin Diego’s San 4. 1989. in Ware, Andre Houston’s 3. appearances. Series But Ross countered: “I think our whole team took exception to the stolen base World no with seasons, major-league 23 in played He 2. (1990). Bonds Barry and (1987) Davis Eric 1. down five with two outs in the seventh. He ( Escobar) is in scoring position. I think we’re just tired of getting beat. We’re frustrated.” Within minutes of that 10th straight loss, the downtrodden Red Sox learned that Josh Beckett, the former Red Sox pitcher who was traded away two years ago, had pitched a no-hit game that afternoon for the Los Angeles Dodgers. You might remember that the 34-year-old Beckett was dumped by the Red Sox in ^֛‘パ罃Ù^çÄݛãs®›óÝ the deal that also sent Adrian Gonzales and Carl Crawford to the Dodgers in a $275 million salary-saving transaction. Beckett reportedly was the ringleader in the infamous beer-and-chicken-eating epi- sodes during Red Sox games.

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It’s an interest- middle schoolers boarded the Sanibel ing story with very descriptive words.” Thriller for a 90-minute boat excursion; Wendy Wassman, the school’s read- repeat challenge winners took in lunch at ing coach, lauded the pupils who partici- Captiva’s Bubble Room. pated in the Million Word Challenge. “We started the program last year, “All it takes is to read 20 minutes per which brings attention to the importance day,” said Wassman. “It makes a big dif- 1520 San Carlos Bay Drive – of reading,” said Barbara Von Harten, ference in whether you wind up being in the 90th percentile of students, or the 110’ of Direct Bay Front Living principal of the school. “The main goal of Master Suite with En Suite Bath & Private Office, Guest Suites all located on the Million Word Challenge is to motivate 40th percentile.” students to read more.” Second Level, Open Balconies & Screened Lanais, Private Pool & Spacious Garage According to Von Harten, the number “Your Portrait” Offered at $2,195,000 of students completing the Million Word Challenge more than doubled from last I PAINT PEOPLE & PETS year. 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It’s best to look your Are All Of Our Kids Equal? Consider the child who has a disability, child in the eyes and tell him or her what by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified and because of decreased lifetime earning you really feel. Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA potential may not be able to accumulate What about a punitive situation? You sufficient savings to take care of himself and the child have had a falling out. Or ny parent ments in London, lives in a mansion and in retirement. Leaving that child a larger you don’t like his or her spouse and fear of more enjoys the good life. Your son, Thomas, chunk of one’s inheritance would cer- that the spouse will squander the inheri- Athan one is an eighth grade schoolteacher. He tainly be justified. tance that you leave your child. These child knows how works very hard but struggles to take Or how about another child who situations are much more volatile. different our kids modest vacations with his family and to needs a little more help to educate her Here I usually suggest that the parent are – even if they save for his children’s college education. children? Or the other child who expe- take a few days – or even weeks – to have the same Should you leave more money to rienced unfortunate medical problems? consider the emotional impact of reduc- mother and father Thomas then you leave to Sandra? There are all sorts of reasons for treat- ing that child’s inheritance or leaving and were raised in John Sheppard, my retired law part- ing our children differently inside of our them out altogether. There’s no moral the same house- ner, commonly counseled his clients to estate planning documents. judgment here, just a pause to make sure hold. One’s an athlete, the other a treat his children equally when making The key to avoiding any emotional that the emotions and thoughts are true bookworm. One’s an A+ student while these types of decisions. He would say trauma that may result from our decision and consistent. This is never an easy deci- another struggles to get Bs and Cs. One that the children made their own choices is communication. Whether that commu- sion to make. handles stress easily while another melts in building their lives, and that we are nication is through a heart-to-heart with a So in the end, there’s a great deal down at the slightest provocation. all just stewards of everything that we son or daughter to ensure that they know of emotion in our estate plans, whether It’s almost mind blowing, until one own anyway. It was his thought that your estate plan is not representative of we are leaving everything equally to our considers how different one’s own siblings when leaving more to one child than to your love for him or her, or through a let- children or not. Whatever you do, make are from oneself. another, one makes an implicit nod favor- ter that is only to be opened at the time sure that your heart is in sync with your But then again, most parents won’t ing that child that can leave a hole in the of your death, a few words of explanation mind, and that you’ve done your best admit to loving one of their children more other child’s heart. can go a long way. to communicate your intentions where than another. We may love them in differ- I don’t know if I agree with his phi- If it were up to me, I would suggest appropriate. ent ways, but we love them nonetheless. losophy. I can tell you from first-hand the lifetime heart-to-heart as opposed ©2014 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more But are they equal? And more to the experience, when children are treated to the letter to be opened later. A letter at www.sbshlaw.com. point of this column, should we treat our differently in an estate plan that the one children equally inside of our estate plans? who is treated less favorably will com- Is treating our children the same in our monly ask if I knew of anything that they • Results of the behavior – will or trust an implicit obligation to dem- may have said or done to upset their School Smart Consequences of the behavior, i.e. how is onstrate – through our very last words parent. Unfortunately, the parent isn’t the student rewarded? and actions – that we really did love them around any longer (or we wouldn’t be by Shelley M. • Other observable patterns, i.e. time all equally? reading his or her will) to provide assur- Greggs, NCSP of day, associations, etc. There is no right or wrong answer ances that their love was just as strong for ear Identifying the factors surround the here. Suppose that you have a daughter, the one child as the other who was left Shelley, behavior can really key in and provide “Sandra,” who is a world renowned neu- more assets or money. My child specific answers about the behavior. For rosurgeon. Sandra has speaking engage- But that shouldn’t preclude one from D has an IEP for some example, a common mistake would be behavioral and aca- to write a goal that says the student must demic problems. complete more work in class. That is not We are going to a measureable goal, however, it can be meet soon for his turned into one. Here’s an example: annual review and I By end of school year, this student will need some help to independently complete five assignments understand what is meant by measureable per day, with five or less prompts, with IEP goals. How are goals supposed to be 85 percent accuracy on four out of five measured? trials as documented on this student’s log. Lynnette C., Fort Myers Here is an example of a well-written Lynette, measureable academic goal for early read- You have asked an excellent question. ing. By end of school year, the student IEP goals provide the basis for instruction, will increase his ability to sequence a story describing what a child needs related to with using three or four pictures by 30 their disability. Goals are typically written percent over baseline data. 25 Years Experience for what a student can reasonably accom- Remember that IEP goals must plish in one school year. A measureable describe what the child will do, be observ- goal is generally written in quantifiable able, functional, meaningful, achievable, terms. That means numbers in some measureable and related to grade/state form very often in percentages, words standards. Here is an easy acronym – per minute, time or amount and scores. SMART (one of many used in special There is a process for writing measure- education) – that may be helpful when able goals and it is essentially the same trying to assess IEP goals. SMART stands for academics and behaviors. It begins for specific, measurable, achievable, rel- with identifying a target or specific behav- evant and timed. It takes time and energy ior. The behavior must be clearly defined to review your child’s goals each year but in non-judgmental terms and must have it is well worth it given that this is the key baseline data collected on it. Sometimes, to his education. For more information behavior goals are harder to write as on IEP goals, visit www.wrightslaw.com. measureable goals. Often, behavior goals Ms. Greggs is adjunct faculty at indicate that a behavior needs to increase Edison State College where she teaches such as work production or paying atten- psychology and education courses. tion but it is not written clearly. 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Monies raised last year went to The Sanibel dinary beach experience for our guests and feel that our guest reviews on TripAdvisor ed the challenge. reflect the tremendous vacation value we try to provide.” “There was a big discussion about it School, Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, Sanibel-Captiva Cares, “TripAdvisor is pleased to honor exceptional hospitality businesses for consistent at our meeting this morning,” said Chet excellence,” said Marc Charron, president of TripAdvisor for Business. “The Certificate Sadler, secretary of the Rotary Club. “Our FISH of Sanibel-Captiva and Hope Hospice. of Excellence award gives top performing establishments around the world the recog- nition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most – their customers. For more information on Ocean’s Reach, call 800-336-6722 or visit www.oceans- SANIBEL SEAVIEW reach.com. 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navigator Chelsea Cicero will answer From page 14 Almeida, second vice president of the FISH Upcoming questions or assist with sign up for health- San-Cap Lions. “For me, being the first care coverage. RSVP to Christine Swiersz Outreach woman to serve on the Sanibel-Captiva June Workshops or Jessi Zeigler or by calling 472-4775. out about 4,500 pieces – including 2,000 board of directors is quite an honor. I ISH of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc. eyeglasses – every year,” added Peters. think women now joining the club adds a announced a number of upcoming “Actually, I’m amazed at how many we formidable force to accomplish much of Fcomplimentary workshops for the get.” what the board has planned this upcom- month of June: Top Ten Books Back in 1925, Helen Keller challenged ing year and a different perspective that • Mom & Toddlers Group – Monday, the Lions to become the “Knights of the complements it.” June 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the FISH On The Island Blind.” Today, the club continues that “It’s all about service,” added Walk-In Center. Join this fun and educa- work to help those afflicted with sight Grogman. “The Lions are actively 1. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes involved with so many activities… there’s tional group to connect with other island 2. The Girl Who Fell from the Sky impairment and blindness through local moms and children. Open to all island education and testing, surgeries, as well not a group on this island that doesn’t by Heidi W. Durrow use our services.” parents and their children ages birth to 5 3. A Dog’s Life by Martin Clunes as providing eyeglasses and guide dogs years. to those in need. The San-Cap Lions Through the Lions fully-funded Bailey 4. The Light Between Oceans by Scholarship Program, the club offers indi- • Friendly Faces Lunch – Tuesday, ML Stedman Club supports organizations including June 10 starting at 11:30 a.m. at George Southeastern Guide Dogs, Lighthouse vidual scholarships to students to advance 5. Gift from the Sea by Anne their higher education. It also supports & Wendy’s Seafood Grille. Visit with Morrow Lindberg Foundation, Trailways Camp, Conklin FISH staff, volunteers and board. Cost Center for the Blind, UNICEF, Florida the handicap student program at Edison 6. Bone Deep by Randy Wayne State College and WGCU, which offers is $8 per person, all inclusive. RSVP to White Lions Foundation for the Blind and Lions Sally Ennis or call 395-8821. Exact cash Clubs International Foundation. audio programs for those who are blind. 7. House at the End of Hope Street Working with the Periwinkle requested. by Menna Van Praag “Because we raise money locally, • New Volunteer Social – Tuesday, we give priority to those who are right Partnership of Sanibel Beautification, the 8. Time Keeper by Mitch Albom Lions have sponsored 29 benches along June 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Zebra 9. Six Mornings on Sanibel by here on Sanibel and Captiva,” said Jim Frozen Yogurt in Bailey’s Center. Learn Graham, assistant treasurer of the San- the Shared Use Path system, another Charles Sobczak “subtle way you can see our presence,” how to become a new FISH volunteer. 10. Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Cap Lions. “There is a great need here • Affordable Healthcare Q&A – on the islands. Our giving is a continua- added Grogman. Therese Anne Fowler Lions International is comprised of Friday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to noon Courtesy of Sanibel Island Bookshop. tion of that community culture.” at the FISH Walk-In Center.. Healthcare Locally, the Lions help support groups 1.35 million members scattered across including FISH of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc. 46,000 clubs worldwide. The Sanibel- and Friends Who Care. They provide Captiva club – founded 50 years ago by parking assistance at many island events, a group of islanders, including the late including the Sanibel Public Library’s Francis Bailey – has approximately 100 Author Series as well as Sanibel Shell active members, which meet on the first Fair & Show. They also participate in and third Wednesday of every month at Luminary Night every December. The Community House. Gathering begins “Our arts and crafts fair every year is a at 6 p.m., with the meeting starting at 7 12-month project,” said Roger Grogman, p.m. a director of the San-Cap Lions. “We “It is also wonderful to be speaking to Physical Therapy - Massage Therapy make a great effort to populate the show someone in another part of the country Joint Rehabilitation Specialist – Vertigo Specialist with quality artists and quality materials, for business and when they say they are and the people on this island appreciate a fellow Lion, I know they have a heart Certified Lymphedema Therapist – Manual Therapy and respect that quality.” to serve,” added Almeida. “That really means something to me. Instantly, a trust One-on-One Treatments with our Physical Therapists Additionally, the Lions host the yearly Christmas tree sale at Bailey’s Center, factor is there.” (no patient overlaps) in a Full-Service Clinic. an annual pancake breakfast and fish For more information about joining

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