VOLUME 32, NUMBER 46 Timeshare ordinance vote postponed until March 21
By EMiLIE ALFINO can-only be established in a building if all the units in that [email protected] building also convert to timeshare. However, when it involves a building with four units or fewer, the entire development, not Sanibel City Council held the second reading and public just the one building in which the new timeshare unit resides, hearing of the ordinance regarding timeshare units at its Feb. must convert to timeshare. 7 meeting five hours later than the time certain for which it Pfalzer said there are two mixed developments on the was scheduled, only to decide to postpone its vote until March island containing both whole-ownership condos and time- 21 at 9:30 a.m. shares: Casa Ybel, with eight units per building; and Sanibel The matter was continued so Sanibel City Attorney Ken Beach Club, with four units per building. Cuyler could gather information about whether city council If the new ordinance is passed March 21, Casa Ybel would has the authority to prohibit altogether future timeshare units . be in compliance because its buildings contain more than four on Sanibel Island. Cuyler is to bring his findings to the coun- units. However, Sanibel Beach Club would become noncon- cil's March 7 meeting. forming. Because Sanibel Beach Club has only four units per Currently there are 384 timeshare units on Sanibel, accord- building, having one timeshare unit means the entire develop- ing to Sanibel Planning Director Bob Duffy. He said the pur- ment must be timeshare. pose of the proposed ordinance is to constrain the growth of When there are more than four units per building, one the number of timeshare units in the resort housing district, timeshare means that only the building in which the timeshare which takes up less than 5 percent of the island's total land resides must be all-timeshare. area. In another example that helps illustrate why the ordinance Prior to this ordinance, there was nothing in Sanibel's Land was amended for fewer-than-four-unit structures, Shalimar is Development Code to prevent someone from converting to a complex of single-family cottages. timeshare, according to Deputy Planning Director Ken Phowln IM/IH.AU 1\() Pfalzer. See TIMESHARES The concept of timeshares actually originated on As amended, the ordinance would provide that a timeshare pages Sanibel, at the Sanibei Beach Club. Pounding, screwing, measuring and cutting: Sanibel's Coldwell Banker Realtors help build a house for Habitat for Humanity By JENNY BURNHAM to do. their time to build but also a portion of *<7F^' [email protected] Not to worry, though: "Our Habitat their commission for the materials.'" coordinator will put them to work," Henning said. Nineteen Coldwell Banker Realtors Henning said. The three-bedroom, two-bath, 1400 :'* from Sanibel, in two shifts, took on the The house at the corner of 74th square foot house will be a "total task of finishing up the J channels and Street West and Flora Avenue is one of turnkey house," Dottie Tronnes, applying vinyl siding to a Habitat for 100 that Coldwell Banker offices are Director of Family Services for Humanity house in Lehigh Acres on building across the nation. The compa- Habitat for Humanity, said . Friday, Dec. 3. ny's Southwest region is the sole spon- The home will have a refrigerator, I • Shift one, in the morning, was mak- sor of the Lehigh Acres house and range, and washer and dryer, all donat- ing good progress, according to raised $50,000 toward the cost of the ed by Whirlpool Appliances of Rhonda Henning of Coldwell Banker project, most of it from donations America, and Habitat will landscape i Previews International. In fact, they made by sales associates from their were making such good time that Shift closings. See HABITAT two might have to find something else "So not only are many volunteering page 5 Photos by JENNY BURN} I AM Christie Dufinetz, Bob Radigan, Brooke Lehman and Ruu Esiftir. BiJilfifi Stephanie Tremain, left to right above, work on the Habitat for Humanity house. Rich Garcia and Pat • LETTERS page 6 MeriStar Corp. City council Ron Sympson Messerich, below show their skills at applying siding. sells South Seas, declares Safe tells us tne differ- • POLICE BEAT page 10 other island hold- Boating Week ences between ings silk floss and •A. ' • CALENDAR ,.,. page 14 kapok trees • Vox POPULI .... page 16 Lee • OBITUARIES .... page 17 — See page 3 — See page 9 — Seepage 13 • CLASSIFIEDS .... page 18
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Commerce has retained Colleen and Earl from Chamber members themselves MeriStar Hospitality Corporation The Florida market is historically very Qucn/.cl of the firm Quen/.el & Associates through questions that address "Ilow do >ou announced Wednesday, Feb. 1, that the strong, and the outlook for the market and to analyze the Chamber's current marketing define winning?" and "How do you keep company has reached a definitive agree- hotel industry in general is very positive services and determine how the organiza- score?" Quenzcl said. ment with The Blackstone Group for the over the next several years." tion can belter serve its members in the The Chamber, like any business, has the sale of seven properties on Sanibel and The Blackstone Group, founded in future. goal of attracting repeat customers in the Gaptiva to a Blackstone affiliate. 1985, is a private investment firm with "It's to get a perspective as to whether form of visitors who return to the island. Among the properties MeriStar is sell- offices in New York, Boston. Atlanta, Los we"re doing everything we can to accurate- "No business is successful without a ing is South Seas Resort on Captiva. Angeles, London, Hamburg, Paris and ly promote the area as a destination, and to growing base of repeal customers," Quenzcl The seven properties are part of a port- Mumbai. make sure we provide the best benefit for said. folio of'10 hotels and resorts Blackstone Among Blackstone's previous acquisi- our members,'" Chamber board member Part of attracting that base is building a will buy from Mcrislar for approximately tions in the hotel industry are: Sarah Ashton of John Gee & Company said. strong brand, so that the consumer immedi- $367 million in cash. "When you've been doing the same thing ately identifies the product as meeting a par- The sale is subject to certain adjust- • Homestead Village (renamed Homestead for too long you gel entrenched with it."' ticular need every time the'buyer is in a ments and satisfaction of customary clos- Studio Suites Motels) in 2001 Ashton, along with Chamber Board decision-making situation, according to the member Wendy Rrler, Marketing Queii7els" proposal to the Chamber. ing conditions, according to a Mcristar • Extended Stay America in 2004; spokesman. Committee Chairman Bill Waites, and "A fresh message has to be consistent The company will use the majority of • Wyndham International Inc. and Executive Director Steve Grcenstein. served with what the customer remembers from the the funds from the sale to reduce debt, and • La Quinta Properties Inc., which the on the sub-committee that reviewed past," Quenzel said. expects the transaction to close by the end company purchased for S2.28 billion in responses to the Chamber's Request for Upon completion of the audit, and based of the first quarter of 2006, MeriStar said. 2005. Proposals for marketing services. upon the strategic recommendations and a In addition to Captiva's South Seas, Waites said the committee made a deci- specific proposal, the committee will recon- MeriStar has agreed to sell the following Steve Grcenstein. Bxecutivc Director sion not to award a full contract for market- sider awarding a contract for marketing ser- Sanibel properties to Blackstone: of the Sanibel-Capliva Islands Chamber ing services, but allocated $5,000 for a six- vices, Waites said. of Commerce, told "The Island Reporter" week research and interview period that will "The first phase is to conduct interviews, • Best Western Sanibel Island Beach that "Blackstone has a wonderful reputa- develop recommendations for strategic work with focus groups, to rcalK get a sense Resort (46 rooms) tion in the resort destination community planning. Quen/el & Associates was select- of what the message is we're trying to get ed to conduct this marketing audit. across. From there, we will listen to their • The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club. as being an organization committed to The audit will use an interview process position and what their proposals are, and Sanibel Inn (96 rooms) providing their guests with a high level of personal service and full amenities at their in combination with group and individual decide then to hold the course we're on or • Seaside Inn (32 rooms) properties. Their challenge on Sanibel planning sessions to gather input from a make a departure, or some combination •Song of (he Sea (30 rooms) and will be to work with elected officials and cross-section of Chamber members as how thereof," Ashton said. •Sundial Beach Resort (243 rooms) city government to find ways to allow to best promote their businesses. "We live in this community," Qucnzci them to continue that tradition.'" "The outside firm we've authorized to do said. "For us, it's a question of we want to an inventory or take the pulse of the mem- see the return, the comeback, of the The other three properties Meristar will Because MeriStar is a publicly traded company. Blackstone's Public Relations bership, to get the best ideas and go forward islands." sell to Blackstone are the Hilton Cocoa with a proposal," Ashton said. The Chamber will ask representatives of Beach Oceanfront and Hilton Clearwalcr Director in New York, John Ford, declined to comment on the pending sale, "Our task is to develop a strategic each category of island businesses to partic- Beach Resort and the Sheraton Beach framework for the Chamber and specific ipate in the survey, but any member is wel- Resort Key Largo. but said he expected the deal to close in a "'matter of weeks." measures of success,"" Karl Quenzcl said. come to join the audit by calling the Jerry Daly of Daly Gray Public "It"s all about metrics." Chamber at 472-1080 or Quenze! & Two readily accessible measures of suc- Associates at 239-226-0040. Island Realtors Association installs new 2006 officers, DO YOU HAVE The Island Reporter directors begin new year NEWS? wants to hear from you. By EMILIE ALF1NO ealfino @ breezenewspapers.com Now it's easy to submit your press if The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors. releases, club info, letter to the Inc. last month installed its 2006 officers and directors as follows: editor, league sports reports, and \ other news-related items online. • President Linda Jambeck. Century 21 JB Novelli . «• M International • President-elect Art Corace, RF/MAX of the Islands !/•„.«!:,•(• ' • Secretary Kara Cuscadcn. VIP Realty Group * To Submit News: • Immediate Past President Robin Humphrey, VIP Really Group 1) Visit www.breezenewspapers.com Directors: • Diane Stocks. ResortQuest Realty 2) Click "Virtual NewsRoom" • Jim Hall. 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More than 500 people jammed the 2005. it was at 14 feel and shot up to 17 feet Student Union Ballroom at Florida Gulf 1 inch. The point I'm trying to make is, even Coast University to hear pleas from elected with forward pumps, which we desperately officials and citizens alike about the need need, you're still going to have problems in for the water district to hasten restoration wet seasons and you still have to discharge and recovery efforts of the lake and its estu- that excess water, which, unfortunately is aries. being discharged to tide waters on the east Two themes emerged from the day-long and west coast." session: The need for communities to work Judah believes the water district's prob- together and the cleanup efforts that are pro- lem is basing its projects on flawed data. He jected to take between 10 and 20 years are said the water district has used a 30-ycar dry not good enough. cycle to determine how much water they I'hoto hy JENNYBUHNHAM "You made some comments today about will need to store. He wants the district to Lori Pierot and Jayne Lumley were just two of several Sanibel Realtors who helped the work that the water management district update its data to 2005. with the Habitat for Humanity House is doing, and that's all important and we're "The entire Comprehensive F2vergladcs happy to work with you on many of those Restoration Plan to restore the Everglades is unteer hours. She will be able to decorate projects," said Carla Johnson, mayor of predicated on a central south Florida flood her house at a discount if she shops for her Sanibel. to the water district board. control model and the model South Florida home furnishings at the Habitat thrift shop. "However, not enough discussion has been Water Management District is using, is HABITAT Matt Lombardo, the Habitat for made about the crisis we have. We're here flawed," said Judah. It's flawed because it Humanity coordinator for the Coldwell to tell you automatic pilot is not OK. We incorporates a 30-year cycle, a primarily dry From page 1 Banker teams' construction, said building a need to really change things." cycle." house takes approximately six months, Johnson's impassioned speech echoed Judah said the wettest years on record, the exterior with sod and vegetation in although "we could put one up in two the sentiments of many of the speakers dur- those that include the 1920s, 1940s, I960 accordance with the requirements of the weeks if we have to." ing the meeting. While acknowledging the and most recently, 2004-2005, are not used city of Lchigh Acres and Lee County. What docs a volunteer need to know to problem of water quality is everyone's con- in the model. "If you're using a flawed Any recipient of a Habitat house must work on a Habitat home? cern, they recognized the need to work model to determine sufficient storage, volunteer for 500 hours in the organiza- "How to measure and how to pound a together to begin to solve the problem. you've got a problem," said Judah. "The tion's thrift shop or offices, or at one of the nail," Henning said. "This is a matter of living with polluted people came out today from the east and home construction job sites, and must pro- Bach real estate office has a set workday waters," said Johnson. "People inland can't west coast, the Everglades communities, vide a down payment of SI200, Tronncs and Saturdays are open volunteer days. live with polluted waters, people on the and gave a sense of urgency to the govern- said. The mortgage on the house, however, The Realtors said they were proud of coast can't live with polluted waters. It's ing board today. 1 hope they understand we is a no-interest loan. their accomplishment. nice you're working on things for five years can't wait five to 10 years with a plethora of The home's prospective new owner is a "Now we don't just sell houses, we build from now, 10 years from now. But, we're projects on the drawing board, or actually single mother who is currently working houses," Jayne Lumley, one of the Coldwell dialing 911. We've got to have some relief under construction, that won't be helpful to toward her "sweat equity" total of 500 vol- Banker construction team members, said. now." the system for quite a few years out." At issue is the water releases out of Lake Judah said that is the reason emphasis Okeechobee that move harmful nutrients has been put on finding additional storage "This is not to force the others," Duffy into estuaries such as the Caloosahatchee areas, south of the lake in the Hverglades explained. "If the four-unit building decides to River. The result is the terminal condition of Agricultural Area. "It certainly would be convert to timeshare, they cannot do it unless the river and the fish, wildlife and plant life appropriate to consider utilizing some of the TlMESHARES all of the units make a decision to convert." thai live in the lake and rivers that receive sugarcane fields, with compensation to the At first, the plan was for Cuyler to clarify the water releases. From page 1 that language and council would approve the Lee County Commissioner Ray Judah, See WATER ordinance with the clarification. District 3, questioned the data used by the "Based on this, if one cottage became a But then Councilman Steve Brown asked, page 7 timesharc, the whole project would have to "Why can't we make an ordinance, 'No more convert to timeshare," Duffy explained. timeshare units on the island?'" "Prior to the last amendment, it could have Councilman Tom Rothman agreed, and gone timeshare building by building. Now, Mayor Carla Johnston liked the idea, too. So amended, the entire development would have Cuyler was sent back to the law books. to go timeshare." Keith Trowbridge, a former Executive The council got stuck when resident Mary Director of the Sanibel-Capliva Chamber of Cutaiar asked for clarification of the ordi- Commerce, is credited with inventing the nance's wording. It sounded to her as though timeshare concept right here on Sanibel the person converting their one unit to time- Island. Trowbridge went to school with share could force everyone else to convert to Brown in Canada. timeshare. The language reads that if there is "I grew up with him," Brown said. "If I can PUBLIC NOTICE one timesharc unit, all units "shall be time- introduce legislation to stop timeshares, we share units." will have come full circle." CITY OF SANIBEL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
PUBLIC NOTICE The Sanibel Planning Commission The Sanibel City Council is currently taking applications for will convene the regularly scheduled meeting on the following Council appointed Committees: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 9:00 A.M. HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE THE MEETING WILL BE (Must have "special knowledge, skills or interest in historic preservation) CONDUCTED IN MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MACKENZIE HALL CITY HALL, 800 DUNLOP ROAD. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME. VEGETATION COMMITTEE The Planning Commission meeting agenda is posted on the City's bulletin board. (APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PASSED THE VEGETATION COMPETENCY TEST) It can be obtained at the Planning Department for no charge or accessed on the City Website at www.mysanibel.com after 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a WILDLIFE COMMITTEE scheduled meeting. Staff reports and other materials related to the Planning Commission agenda arc available for $. 15/page from the Planning Department. DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING AN APPLICATION IS 5:00 P.M., TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2006. A FORM MAY In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Jim Isom, BE OBTAINED AT CITY HALL, 800 DUNLOP ROAD, Administrative Services Director no later than one day prior to the proceeding. OR ON THE CITY WEBSITE, Telephone (239) 472-3700 for assistance. If hearing impaired, telephone the WWW.MYSANIBEL.COM. OR CALL 472-4135. Florida Relay Service at 711 forassistarice." - •" ;:. :' " ... ' ". : 6 • Week of February 9 -15, 2006 ISLAND REPORTER Most of the information that I have seen, development influences will be avoided. The Dear Editor: emphasizes that "we need the new center," commercialization of natural resources will I was stunned by the front page report in with none of the above questions addressed. be limited and strictly controlled. your good newspaper regarding the propos- The only reason that I can ascertain for the 4. "The Sanibel community recognizes als by the city's vegetation sub-committee need is to replace an aging facility for the that its attractiveness to visitors is due to the regarding the ERADICATION, TOTAL school; and if this is so, let's address the issue island's quality as sanctuary and as commu- REMOVAL, AND DESTRUCTION of all Dear Editor: as such, and at a smaller scale. nity. The City of Sanibel will welcome visi- ihc island's Australian pines. 1 read and find myself confused and It would appear to me that with none of the tors who are drawn by, and are respectful of, Do the good people serving on this com- - upset by the arguments/discussions sur- above answered; this construction is a mis- these qualities; it will resist pressures to mittee not realize that the silent majority of rounding the proposed building and funding take at the best, and a boondoggle at worst. accommodate visitor attractions and activi- islanders (most of whom are intelligent, of the new Sanibel Recreation Center. Many of my friends have asked the same ties that compromise these qualities." independent thinkers) have chosen not to Throughout the heat, I find the following questions, and 1 fear that whether the project 1 also feel that on an island this size, that fall under the influence of extreme eco- glimmers of light, i.e., "facts" or lack of is worthwhile or not, many of us will vote keeps referring to itself as a sanctuary island, environmentalist even though we are forced facts regarding the proposal. "nay" April 4. If the answers tell us more that the water waste going to this water facility, to generously support them with our tax dol- 1. The present facilities are deemed in has been offered to date, please make the even though it has been scaled down some- lars? terrible shape, beyond the point of repair. information available. what, is excessive. In the whole state of Our family has owned property on From the opposition, I am told that there Alvin J. Kaplan Florida where the need to conserve water is Sanibel for 38 years. We purchased gulf have been no engineering/builder survey as Sanibel becoming more obvious, the sanctuary island footage, intentionally picking an area that to whether the facilities are rebuildible and is going to use more. overflowed with elegant Australian pines. if so, at what cost. Are such studies avail- Dear Editor: This island does not need to create an Like many Sanibel/Captiva residents we're able? Can they be seen? Let us fervently hope that nobody takes up attraction which has the possibility of bring- not into the barrier island look. We preferred 2. What is the present utilization of the Marie Gargano's challenge for "someone else ing more people from off island to use it. It is feeling as if we lived in the South Seas. facility by residents? And by non-residents? (to) step forward to carry on her cause" to on Lee County property folks! So if you can't For three generations we have carefully I am told by those who frequent the present keep the lawsuit going forward against Lee find a parking space at the causeway island tended our pines and today, after three hur- facility that the pool and other facilities are County over the causeway tolls. beaches or at public beach parking, drive ricanes, they remain magnificent trees. Even rarely or barely utilized. Are there any valid Together with City Council's similar law- over to the "BEACH ALTERNATIVE though the extremist claim it's impossible numbers to bear these assertions out? suit, we probably increased the cost of the RECREATION CENTER" and by the way, we have an abundance of magnificent flora 3. In reference to the above, what valid causeway by tens of millions by missing his- have your children bring their skateboards. flourishing beneath our 25 remaining figures are there regarding potential utiliza- toric low bond rates for the debt service, and I am not against there being a rec center Australian pine trees. tion of new facilities, and by whom will huge cost increases in concrete due to Chinese on the island. However, I am strongly As for wildlife, there is an osprey nest these facilities be used? We are assured that demands. The total construction will be far opposed to the proposed facility. located in our neighbor's dead pine plus a the students at the school will use the facili- closer to $200 million than the $100 million Since there is only one choice to vote for hundred black birds that sing to us from the ties. But is there valid evidence that resi- they forecast. on the upcoming referendum, I am being tree tops in the morning and a large owl that dents or visitors will use this facility, espe- Sanibel is fast becoming known as the forced to vote NO. Too Bad! lulls us to sleep at night. cially since many/most residents and tourist lawsuit capital of the world. When I"m on the Julie Schwartz Unknown visitors wander into our yard and visitors have facilities available at their mainland, I'm embarrassed to admit that I live Sanibel to tell us that we have the loveliest grounds host dwelling? on Sanibel. they have seen on the island. Two famous The argument for public facilities may be We will be lucky to hold the tolls at their Dear Editor: horticulturalist from Fjigland arrive annual- valid, but for whom to use, if seniors have present rate. And let's forget about suing die , Thank you, City of Sanibel. ly and ask to spend an afternoon on our other facilities available to them, and will Army Corps oi" Engineers and follow "Ding" Several times a week I walk on Bowman's property. Our gardener, who tends over 20 not use the pools or tennis courts. Darling's example of working with them Beach for exercise. You've made it so much island homes, remarks "You don't see 4. Non-residenl/non-island visitors are instead. easier by removing the dead, fallen trees and places that look like this anymore;" adding said to be good candidates for utilization of Richard K. Cook renourishing the sand. "it's so peaceful here." the new facilities? What evidence is there Sanibel A few of the dead trees in the area near the Sanibel has so many serious problems to for this claim? American Bald Eagles' nest weren't removed fixate upon. Why spend millions of dollars To my logic, why would a Ft Myers vis- Dear Editor: to protect the eagles. This is good because eradicating trees everyone loves? It makes itor or resident come across the causeway to When I moved here and discovered that now it's easier to locate the nest. no sense. While we can't replace what is use this facility? Visitors to the island, I Sanibel had a Vision Statement for the way it Go to the area where there are a few dead gone we can surely preserve what is left. think, would logically come to use-the wanted to co-inhabitate with the natural fea- trees remaining on the beach; look inland to Sandy, and Tom Ehlers beaches, not a recreation facility. tures, plant and animal, 1 was really the dead trees on the shores of Silver Key and Sanibel 5. The cost to residents of the Sanibel por- impressed! Parts of that Vision Statement are you'll see the nest, which is easily visible tion of the construction have been estimated, readily visible on the walls of City Council's because there are no leaves to obstruct your Dear Editor: calculated and distributed to Sanibel resi- Mackenzie Hall. view. 1 am a longtime Sanibel resident who dents; but do not include the tax costs as borne • Whenever I think of this proposed new rec This nest has withstood two hurricanes. happens to be a senior citizen. 1 have lis- by Lee County which are included as a sepa- center, and compare it to the Vision Satement, I've seen four adult American Bald Eagles tened to neighbors over the last weeks rate item in our tax bill. I see all kinds of contradicitons: and now there are eaglets in the nest. explaining why I should vote one way or the Nor do these costs include the potential 1. "The City of Sanibcl will resist pres- Thank you for making Bowman's Beach other on the upcoming referendum for a new and probable increase in school taxes which sures to accommodate the increased develop- even more beautiful. rec center. I finally concluded that I was get- arc a separate item on our tax bills, and which ment that is inconsistent with the Sanibel Joan Germundsen ting well-intentioned information and mis- cost will also have to borne in someway. Plan, including this Vision Statement." Wisconsin and Sanibel information from my good friends. Incidentally, as I and most of us 2. "Uniqueness: The City of Sanibel Therefore, 1 concluded that I should Sanibelians are aware, we (Sanibel) are still chooses to remain unique through a develop- Dear Editor: make my own inspection tour of the current bearing the unfortunate necessary costs of ment pattern which reflects the predomi- At the Jan. 31 City Council/Planning rec center. It had been a long time since my Hurricane Charley, and the causeway legal nance of natural conditions and characteris- Commission meeting, Charles P.T. Phoenix, last visit. fees, as well as the loss of causeway toll rev- tics over human intrusions. All forms of FIsq. called Sanibel "dilapidated and littered The first thing that hit me was how shab- enues. development and redevelopment will pre-with eyesores." by and depressing the entire rec center was 6. I have seen no figures as to who will serve the community's unique small town He stated that 60 to 75 percent of our sin- and I was then told it is somewhat over 25 bear the cost of the maintenance and operat- identity." gle-family homes are "abysmal, substandard, years old with no air conditioning. ing a new facility. What portion and what esti- 3. "Character: The City of Sanibel choos- moldy and poorly-finished." He feels that The women & men's bathrooms & some mate of that cost is there? How much of the es to preserve its rural character in its setting Periwinkle Way should be bulldozed and that other parts of the center had to be removed operating cost will be borne by the county or within an urbanizing county. 'Auto-urban' those of us who think that Sanibel is paradise as not tit for public use and/or presence of theschool system? are fools "living an illusion that natural beau- mold. ty is just enough." To sum up my visit, it reminded me of a Sanibel is, according to Mr. Phoenix, actu- gym that you would, unfortunately, expect ally a "shipwreck!" to find in an inner city neighborhood. I was What is this man's agenda? Why does he shocked to see that we have allowed this want to bulldoze Periwinkle Way? Docs he complex to exist on this island. T think we want to widen it?-Does he want to build high- should be ashamed if this is what wearc, rise condos lo replace the "1970's style" con- today, offering our kids & adults. dos presently here? In this paper last week, a gentleman rec- Apparently, Charles P.T. Phoenix submit- ommended that we should not build a new ted an application lo be on the Sanibel rec center but rather rehab the current build- The rates you want. Planning Commission. Lucky for Sanibel ing. If this gentleman had loured (he center that John Veenschoten and Dr. Phillip Marks as I just have, he would never have written decided to remain on . the Planning that letter. I urge you lo stop gctling ail your The options you need. Commission. input from neighbors—visit the rec center In my opinion, we should make sure thai and form your own opinions. Do not do it on Charles P.T. Phoenix, Esq. Is NEVER a hot day! involved in any position of authority on I think 1 can afford the additional S67 per Sanibel. year in additional taxes to build the new Claire Mallon Sanibel resident See LETTERS page 7
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It would be well worth it to me to see struction of a new center cost in two or three current gym cannot be retro-fitted for bet- smelly, ugly portable Johns when a couple our kids & adults enjoying a well function- years when we are forced to shut down the ter ventilation/cooling; again, simply not of toilet stalls and changing cubicles ing center. Some questions I have: current center due to its deteriorating condi- true. Yes, minor cracks and leaks-occur in might have been built for a fraction of tions. places; yes, the pool may need a new heat- that absurd expense. • If we vote no on this referendum, how ing/cooling system: yes, the gym floor has Before Sanibel voters climb on the many years do we have to continue Please vote YKS April 4 on the recre- some bubbles in its rubber surface. "Wal-Mart syndrome" bandwagon — using awful building? ation center referendum. To hear the people pushing the proposed buying things they don't need with Thank you. money they don't have — let's dial down • How many years before some County "facility" so hard, it's as if a leak or a crack Tom Gilhooley dooms our dear old rec center to irrevoca- the disinformation, hear from both sides agency condemns it as unsafe or what- Sanibel ble demolition, as if leaks and cracks can't of the issue and let the true facts speak for ever? be fixed — as home owners routinely do. themselves. • If we say not to this referendum in a few Roofs can be repaired or replaced, Steve Overbeck weeks, what will it cost in x years from Dear Editor: floors can be relaid or patched, walls can Sanibel now? Do you think cement & steel & I keep hearing and seeing statements be skim-coated and painted, cracks in con- other materials will be cheaper in future being thrown around loosely that the crete decks can be filled or repoured by Dear Editor: years? Sanibel rec center is a "health hazard," section. Do you trash your car because it "South Seas Resort sold" headlined by "unsafe," "unsound," "unhealthy" and gets a dent or a ding, or tear dow-n your "The News-Press" Business & Money • I understand we are receiving almost "outdated." Yet as I dodge such flying five million dollars from Lee County house because the roof starts to leak or the Section D on Feb. 2 lists Sanibei Island's hyperbole, every day I sec happy hordes of steps begin to sag? Hardly. Sundial Beach Resort, 234 rooms to be Commissioners & the school Board for Sanibel School children boisterously this rec center—if we turn this referen- If the rec center pool is "unsafe" or sold by McriStar Hospitality Corporation enjoying the gym and pool facilities. "unhealthy," why does the county pool to Blackstone Group. dum down, will those monies be there What gives here, folks? If the center is the next time? inspector declare its water quality to be The only part of the Sundial properties such a "health hazard,"' why arc the kids among the county's best — so consistently is the center commercial strip, restaurants 1 am going to vote yes on the referendum still using it every day? Why are adults not good (thanks to a dedicated staff) he needs and perhaps including tennis courts. The — J do hope you will join me! warned of the "dangers?" Why do I contin- to inspect not every month but only every guest housing for Sundial Resort has his- Marcia Reilly ue to use a sparkling, clear, uncrowded two months? Why not ask lap swimmers or torically been supplied from two separate Sanibel swimming pool for laps and a well- aerobic exercisers if the pool is condominium associations: Sundial West appointed workout facility in the gym "unhealthy?" and the newer Sundial East. The apart- every day without injury or anxiety? Besides, the new plan is an example of ments have been individually owned and Dear Editor: The answer, in my humble opinion, is an architect's "drawing board" concept sold, managed by Inter-state Hotels, Inc. After much discussion, I have come to thai the rec center still is a valuable Sanibel that doesn't square with how pools really What is changing in the make-up of the certain conclusion that Sanibel needs to asset with much to offer — and what we arc used in important ways. One example: the Sundial establishment? Is it suscepti- construct a new recreation center. Some hear from people pushing a new, $13 mil- the multiple pools crammed into the pro- ble to be converted to a Timcshare Hotel would say, we should rehab the current cen- lion "world class facility" are often posal call for an ill-advised kid's water- project? ter (which is now 25 years old) and 1 say to unfounded, unproven opinions they expect slide at one corner of the lap pool. Wells Fargo Bank advertises financial them it would be foolhardy and fraught with taxpayers to swallow without question. Forgetting the liability and safety chal- arrangements with Sundial. What is that potential unknown problems once we Rather than go into $8.2 million more of lenge of such "theme-park" staple, the bank involvement with the properties attempted the retrofitting process. debt in the April 4 referendum. Sanibel tax- commotion created by a slide will be like now? The current center is a "DUMP" and 1 payers owe it to themselves to check out operating with one less lap-lane than we How will all the various Sundial prop- consider il an embarrassment to this enlight- the (rue facts before accepting more unsup- now have. And space to sit around the pool erty owners and managers be determined ened island community. ported hyperbole or misinformation. is reduced to less than the length of a park- responsible to conform to the City of Many questions still need answering ing space. Sanibel Commercial Land Development • Did you know that the bathrooms have before we saddle ourselves with more bond Another example: pool users, especial- Code and to comply with LDC Gulf been demolished and that we actually debt: Why is a $J3-million new "theme- ly water aerobics elders, realize thai the Beach Zone development regulations and rent bathrooms for our children and park" style facility such a foregone conclu- existing concrete gym wall facing the City of Sanibel Beach Resort Furnishings senior citi/ens? They were closed as a sion? Why has so much energy been wast- pool is an invaluable winter windbreak LDC Ordinances? result of being unfit for public use. ed putting the spotlight on every dinky and welcome sun radiator—a key feature Thank you for your attention to the defect at the rec center? • Did you know the new center will have of our existing pool lost on the architect's real estate changes that affect the resi- Why has refurbishing the gym and pool drawing board. That wall could be a dential character of the Sanibel beach two pools and not five as was talked been such a non-issue? Why has not even a about earlier? beautiful surface painted the right, soft community. casual technical study ever been done to color. Hazel Schuller • Did you know the Sanibel Senior Center see if we can repair and refurbish the rec Finally, many of us using the pool Sanibel will be able to conduct various pro- center? Why have conditions been allowed daily feel the new proposal was created grams at the new rec center? The cur- to deteriorate to the point of being "unsafe" without any study of exactly who uses rent center is not now conducive to pro- or a "health hazard?" Why won't city offi- grams due to its deteriorating condi- cials tell us what user fees for the new cen- tion. ter might be? nutrients that are discharged from the lake. • Did you know there are other rooms at Contrary to detractor's double-talk, the "People ask me to use one word to the center, due to mold, that are now gym is not structurally unsound, nor the WATER describe the river and I don't have to think rendered unusable and scheduled for pool, nor the weight room. Nobody keels twice. I say terminal," said Rawl. "We are at demolition? over from heat prostration because the From page 5 that critical mass if something is not done gym's not air-conditioned, only cross-ven- immediately, we arc losing our fisheries, we • Did you know that the Lee County tilated by big fans. We are hobgoblinized are losing our estuaries." Commissioners have contributed $3.2 with such red herrings as '"security prob- farmers, for the use of those fields for stor- The impact to local economies, both age to minimize the impact to the estuaries." coastal and inland, is a major concern of However, projects to restore the estuaries community leaders. Inland communities need to begin at the source of the problem, around Lake Okcechobee stressed concern according to Alvin Ward, county commis- about the loss of farming land and its impact ANTIQUE SHOW sioner from Glades County. "Obviously on the large agricultural industry. we're spending S2.5 billion in taxpayer Johnson spoke about the impact of poor money and we're going around one of the water quality in Lee County and the effect ON SANIBEL ISLAND major components, which is Lake on tourism, real estate and service industry Okeechobec," said Ward. jobs. "The water comes directly to Sanibel THIS WEEKEND - FEBRUARY 11 & 12 "They talk about cleaning the lake with when it comes down the Caloosahatchee," this $2.5 billion, but there is nothing physi- said Johnson. "Sanibel happens to be the cally being done to clean up Lake principal source of tourism and basic to the SANIBEL ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER Okecchobee. If we want immediate economy of Lee County and basic to a lot of responses, we need to go back into the lake the economics of Southwest Florida. I and take out the sediment and clean up that appreciate the need people inland have. But 2173 Periwinkle Way lake. That will allow the impurities that we have 40,000 jobs associated with come into the lake to go back to the deep tourism in Lee County. They want to be able MANY NATIONAL DEALERS part and settle out." to pay their mortgages, go to work. We need Ward, who grew up on the banks of the to make sure we're protecting that." - Everything Priced to Sell - lake, believes that will allow the water Johnson would like to sec an emergency released to the estuaries, which he estimates task force created immediately within the will be necessary for a "number of years," South Florida Water Management District CRYSTAL REPAIR AVAILABLE AT SHOW! to be clean water. to monitor the effects on the economy of the "We didn't start pumping water yester- devastation being seen in local waterways. BUY - SELL - TRADE! day to the coastline." said Ward. "They've "I didn't hear anything about that," she been pumping water for hundreds of years, said. "I didn't hear anybody say anything nature has. I say we go back and clean the about looking at the scientific data that's Wide Range lake. There is not one project in there today important to the estuaries. The data present- SHOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC of Fine to clean the lake." ed on the lake is important but we need sci- Antiques & Mary Rawl of RiverWatch, a group entific data on the estuaries, too." Saturday •10 AM-5 PM Collectibles working to revitalize the Caloosahatchee Judah said there is renewed commitment for the Home River, has long been a proponent of starting on the parts of county commissioners any restoration by beginning north of Lake throughout south Florida to work together, Sunday • Noon - 5 PM and Office Okeechobec in the Kissimmee River Basin. continue to meet to ensure projects arc insti- "That was part of the governor's initia- tuted that benefit all communities and busi- tive, the Lake Okeechobec Estuary nesses. "I believe this will enable the inland ADMISSION $4 - GOOD BOTH DAYS Recovery, we have to start from the lop communities to diversify their economies as down," said Rawl. "It's one thing we keep well," said Judah. "it can lead to vibrant, hearing today, that we need to clean up the long-term prosperity. But it's going to ONLY iakc. That's true, but we also need to clean require some modifications with regard* to $3 WITH THIS AD the mess that's mucking the lake.'" reservoirs and sloragc facilities to be able to Rawl said the problem facing Lee diversify and have healthy, clean living con- A Silver Chest Show by Pete Clapp County is that we are at the bottom of the . dilions for all of us." PARKING (813)228-0038 . (8.13) 287--.1835. chain, the final destination of the harmful 8 U Week of February 9-15, 2006 ISLAND REPORTER Sanibel council votes down flag- Periwinkle Partnership kicks flying by service organizations fund-raising into high gear Revokes permission previously grant- "I have tried to draft this as narrowly as ed to Rotary I can," Cuyler explained. '"Whenever you By EMILIE ALFINO The money raised will go toward larger, get into these situations, you think of the ealfino @ breezenewspapers.com mature trees to hasten the "canopy" effect for which Periwinkle was known and to add By EMILIE ALFINO easy examples, but there arc organizations The Pcriwinkle Partnership is kicking its native gardens, shnns and amenities not ealf ino @ breezenewspapers.com which I am sure would ruffle feathers. You can't have your cake and eal it too. If peo- fund-raising efforts into high gear with the covered by the grant money. The trees under consideration by the After a request Jan. J7 by the Sanibcl- ple meet the definition, you treat everyone printing and distribution of its brochure. equally or you repeal the resolution. The "'Join the Effort to Restore Sanibel's Unique partnership arc sturdy, storm-resistant vari- Captiva Rotary Club to lly its flag at the eties such as oak, mahogany, mastic, but- intersection of Causeway Boulevard and definition in here isn't going to provide an & Beautiful Periwinkle Way." entry for a group you wouldn't be happy The city this week will send out 1,000 of tonwood, gumbo limbo, cabbage palm, sea Lindgren Road to celebrate the organiza- grape, pigeon plum and bald cypress. tion's anniversary, the city council decided with — but I can't guarantee that. The def- the brochures to all island property owners Sanibel needed an official policy. inition is broad and incorporates those and Bank of the Islands is including the Some gardens will have benches and bicycle racks, others will have drinking But at council's Feb. 17 meeting, il groups you have discussed having this brochures in its statements, according to option available to but doesn't necessarily Sanibel Beautification's Charles Hart, fountains and/or picnic tables, according to decided against allowing any service orga- the brochure. nizations to fly their flags at all and exclude groups that the community might who serves as vice president of instead will write a letter to Rotary revok- not be pleased with. Periwinkle Partnership. Planting is scheduled to begin in July, ing its previous permission. "But maybe some people don't like the "This is the kick-off of the overall and according to the partnership, the more Rotary and the Lions Club." drive while we continue to approach money raised, ihc more planting will be "1 think we can write Rotary a letter done. and tell them it raised entirely too many Councilman Steve Brown, who wasn't prospective significant donors," Hart said. issues," Mayor Carl" Johnston said after present for the original discussion of the "We want to get the grassroots going so The estimated costs of items are: much discussion oi sue. flying of the Rotary flag, had this to say: we can gel some things going before the Native plant garden at an intersection: S 10,000 Sanibel City At. >r >e\ Ken Cuyler, at ''What were you people thinking? Let's rains come.'" council's instruction, nad drafted a resolu- put an end to this right now and send a The brochures also arc available at Native plant garden: $3,000 tion setting forth 'he regulations that nice letter to Rotary. And that's not "cause about 75 businesses as well as at city Canopy tree: $7,000 would have governed the lying of service I didn't get in. Sometimes it's better to say council chambers in MacKcnzic Hall on Specialty tree: $3,500 organizations' flags at tin_ city's welcom- no." Dunlop Road, Sanibel Planning Palm tree: $1,000 ing intersection, including a definition of The resolution was defeated by a Commissioner Phillip Marks reported at Shrubs and bushes: S250-$50() "'service organization." unanimous vote. the Feb. 7 council meeting. Ground cover: S10O-525O '"The monies raised through this cam- Amenities: $25 and u paign will augment money raised through Contributor groups a\ 'able arc: grants and the city's generous matching Partner: above $IO.(K" Shell Fair is Near - February 15 funds." Marks said. Sponsor $5,001-$ H). ) The city of Sanibel has secured grants Patron: SI.001-$5.00' totaling a little more than $1.5 million for Donor: $25 J-S' 000 Periwinkle Way's restoration; however, Supporter: $2. ^0 Advertise your menage in the only those grants limit the size of the trees that All donations wi, :-c acknowledged by a can be planted. The Periwinkle keepsake pin or on->ile commemorative official d hell fair guide Partnership — comprised of the Sanibel plaque or permanent monument. & Captiva Chamber of Commerce, Brochures arc available at many sites 14,000 total dbh'ibution Sanibel Beautification Inc. and the throughout Sanibel and Captiva. For more Sanibcl-Caplha Conservation Foundation information, go to www.periwinklepartner- — is endeavoring to raise more money to go ship.com or e-mail info@periwinklepart- beyond thp restrictions of the grants. nership.com. Council caps city funding of rec center By EMILIE ALFINO $8,350,000 if approved by Sanibel voters, February 24 Inserted in the Islander Newspaper ealfino @ breezenewspapers.com the $3,200,000 being contributed by Lee February 24 Available at the Chamber of Commerce County, and the $1,596,000 the Lee County Wanting to make it very clear that the School Board is contributing for capital February 24 \/\ Available at major bulk drop locations public money put into the proposed recre- construction costs. ation center will not exceed the amount of In addition, the Lee County School March 2,3, Distributed at the Shell Fair the April 4 referendum, the Sanibel City Board is granting the city of Sanibel a 99- Council passed a resolution at its Feb. 7 year lease for the real properly upon which meeting to confirm that position. the center would be constructed. That prop- Advertising Deadline: February 15th The resolution. No. 06-019, slates thai erty is valued by the school board at approx- the proposed recreation center costs to imately $2.5 million to $3 million. Sanibelians will be no more than Council has established a SI million con- $8,350,000 - the amount of the April 4 ref- struction reserve for the project in the event erendum. thai the estimated costs escalate and has The council took this step to reinforce its allocated S508.475, carried over from last commitment to keep the cost of the recre- year's reserve fund, in the current operating FOR MORE INFORMATION, ation center at its current level, Mayor Carl a budget for architectural, engineering and CALL Johnston, said. That cost includes the construction manager expenses.
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C indu Mnlszimu i Morna Ittne C \ C Jennit I inch ISLAND REPORTER Week of February 9-15, 2006 • 9 Jacaranda granted entertainment license Restaurant must submit written plan for improvement to council By EMILIE ALFINO The reason the council opted not to immediately The restaurant did, however, have to make modifica- ealfino @ breezenewspapers.com approve a new license was the nature and volume of tions to ensure that "holiday" lighting was no longer vis- police calls at the restaurant over the past 24 months. ible from off-premises, according to a Jan. 26 memo from The Jacaranda restaurant's owner, Darayes Mobed, The council had reviewed approximately 36 police Sanibel Planning Director Bob Duffy (such lighting vio- waited more than two months but on Feb. 7 the Sanibel reports of incidents that occurred at the Jacaranda over lates Sanibel's Land Development Code). City Council approved his application for an entertainment the past 24 months. By comparison, seven other Sanibel An issue regarding removal of some Brazilian peppers license. establishments with entertainment licenses each had no also was resolved. The approval is conditioned, at Councilman Tom more than two or three incidents resulting in police Jacaranda's new owner was on hand to address the Rothman's insistence, upon council receiving - in writing reports over the same period, according to City Manager council. - Jacaranda's plan for improving its record of police-relat- Judie Zimomra. "We are the new kids on the block as far as restaurants ed incidents at the establishment. They asked the Jacaranda's General Manager Patrick are concerned on Sanibel," Mobed said. "We have been The Periwinkle Way restaurant's license was approved Harder, who was at the Dec. 6 meeting, to return Feb. 7 coming here since 1979.. We decided it was one of the with three conditions: to present the council with a plan to respond to its con- most pristine and beautiful islands we have ever seen. We cerns. have frequented virtually every restaurant on the island. • Performances are limited to no more than four musi- On Feb. 7, Harder told the council the restaurant has With a little bit of bias, I would say Jacaranda is one of cians. added a person at the door on Friday and Saturday nights the best." • All performances must be inside. from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. to check identifications. Mobed mentioned not only the food but also the fact "This is generally the high-volume time," Harder said. that diners at Jacaranda can dance. • Entertainment must end by 12:30 a.m. "That person also is checking the security of the parking "That's what we liked about the restaurant, and when lots along with me and the restaurant manager. We will it came up for purchase, we wanted to maintain it as an The fee for the license is $250 per year. Further, unless be walking through the back lots and checking doors." island landmark," Mobed said. the city manager refers the matter to city council due to In addition, the restaurant will start last call around "Jacaranda attracts a lot of clientele to the island. noise or other problems, the license may be renewed annu- midnight, and it will be "lights up" and no drinks will be Whenever you talk to somebody, they have something ally at the time other occupational licenses are issued. served after 12:30 a.m. positive to say about it. As the owner, I would like to say The Sanibel City Council previously considered Rothman asked for, and Harder agreed, to provide we would like to work with you. If you see a problem, Jacaranda's application at its Dec. 6 meeting when it these new measures in writing. please let us know about it." decided to allow the new owners of the Jacaranda restau- In addition, council members were presented with a Jan. Several council members thanked Mobed for taking rant only to continue operating under the previous owner's 26 memo from Chief William Tomlinson of the Sanibel the time to personally appear at the meeting. expired entertainment license for the time being rather Police Department stating there had been no police-related than approve their request for a new one. incidents at the Jacaranda since October of 2005. Mayor declares Feb. 5-11 fee....549.99 Set Twin,., J29.99 Set: end of the year. Full 379.99 Set! Opinions differed on predictions of this year's home price Full 349.9SSeti Full. 449.9S Set appreciation, ranging between three and six percent - down from Queen. 399.99 Sell Queen. 499.99 Set I Queen. 499,99 Set 13 percent last year. All the experts agreed that housing activity King..., ^9.99 Set King.,..S49.99 Set would still be at a healthy level and this could be the third best year ever. Investor activity might be one of the biggest risks and unknown factors. [filfflSMroMi Lereah (NAR economist) summarized this year's prospects: Non-Surgical Relief "We are clearly experiencing a market transition, moving from a for fiemiated and degenerated discs CHARDONHAY SUNRISE MEHCSTTOyCH prolonged boom to a more balanced period of sustainable sales," he said. "In other words, home sales have been peaking for the Clinically tested Twin lASfseei Offer Twin,.,.J98.99 Set last five years and we will land on a high plateau this year in a Doctor prescribed . Full iASpesiOrsfer market that will be healthy for both home buyers and sellers. Relief lasts for years Ful!,.,...799.99Set; Investment fundamentals for housing remain solid, preserving 76% of patients eliminated their pain Queen .589.99 Set generally favorable affordability conditions while offering solid and required no further treatment. ' DR. LINDA STEVENS returns as well as a place to live." Margie specializes in Sanibel, Captiva and Fort Myers real 728-DiSC estate. She was named Realtor of the Year by Sanibel and Captiva (728-3472) Assn. of Realtors in 2000 and 2002. Her new book, How Jo Make 12951 Metro Pkwy. • suite 5 Your Realtor Get You The Best Deal - South Florida Edition," is i-SURGICAL Fort Myers, FL 33912 North Fort Myers rngs must reading if you are thinking of buying or selling. Call Margie www.vax-dfm.com 11 1 5 N Ts?nTanri5 Trail ^^^^1 at PMR 472-1511, or e-mail her at [email protected]. Spine & Disc Care center 997-9400 Mart*"w«*USA 10 U Week of February 9- 15,2006 ISLAND REPORTER locked in a vehicle al Bowman's Beach parking lot. The police report said the child's mother requested that a lock- ' xt .'....• "&. smith be called before having officers force the car door open. Council supports Island Locksmith arrived and opened the door to the car: the baby was recovered in good health, according to the Blotter for week of January 27-February 5, 2006 report. nominal user fee Compiled by JENNY BURNHAWi Beach Patrol [email protected] 01/31/06 - 02/01/06 Officer Holovacko reported that all fishermen at the The blotter contains public information obtained from the Sanibel Fishing Pier had the correct ID's, all beach parking for new rec center Sanibel Police Department. All persons arrested are innocent lots and rest rooms were secure, and that he observed no vio- until proven guilty in a court of law. lations of the leash law or the live shelling ordinance. By EMIUE ALFINO ealfino @ breezenewspapers.com Incidents 02/05/06 01/27/06 Officer Holovacko noted 15 crab traps on the beach in The cily's parks and recreation committee recommended to Assist Medics zones 3 through 6, and found an Idle Speed sign on the beach city council — and the council unanimously voted lo adopt as Sanibel Police responded to a request for assistance regard- at beach marker 6.5. its official position — a nominal membership fee for the pro- ing an injured, intoxicated male in a stairwell at a resort in the The officer reported a broken-up ten-foot dock on the posed recreation center. 3000 block of West Gulf Drive, according to a police report. beach by marker 7. Gulf side, and noted thai two trees were "We do not see how we can develop the exact tees-at this Officers found the individual wearing a shirt with dirt on il knocked over on the pathway next to the beach at Bowman's time," Armand Ball, chairman of the Parks and Recreation and bleeding from the nose and surmised that he had fallen Beach. Committee, said. However, Ball did mention a $10 to $20 down the stairs, the report said. annual rate for an individual, and a range of S25 to $40 annu- The man, who was initially combative, signed a refusal of Alligator/Wildlife Reports al family rate. treatment by EMTs, reports said. Sanibel Police received reports about alligators in the fol- "We didn't try to deal with amounts, but 1 sort of heard the lowing locations: council backing off of a substantial mL.nbcrship fee,'" Ball 02/01/06 - 500 block Lake Murex Circle: a resident reported an alli- explained. "This would offset operating costs but not recoup Grand Theft gator in distress, with what appeared to be a plastic bag them. That's what we're recommending." In the 900 block of Rabbit Road, unknown person(s) report- wrapped around its snout. City Manager Judie Zimomra said, "What you tend to find edly removed a wallet from the pocket of a sweater in an Responding Officer Gibens observed the animal but did is that the facilities that charge the nominal fee tend to charge unlocked locker al a Illness facility. not see a plastic bag. The animal, which was four to five feet more frequently for programs. The ones that charge larger fees The police report said a credit card from the wallet was sub- in length, was not considered a nuisance, the report said. have more programs included." sequently used to make purchases of approximately $400 at K- - 2600 block West Gulf Drive: Officer Rachel Bauer- Pointer Sanibel Vice-mayor Dick Walsh came forward to Mart and a 7-11 on Cypress Lake Drive in Fort Myers. Fithian responded to a call about an alligator. comment that what remains to be decided is how to charge Witness descriptions of the card user matched the descrip- The officer reported she found several people at the scene, non-residents and Lee County residents when Lee County is tion of a man who engaged the wallet's owner in a conversa- who pointed to the gator in a culvert about 10 feel from the contributing lo the capital costs of the recreation center but not tion in the locker room at the facility just before the victim dis- bike path. lo the operating costs. covered the wallet was missing. Officer Bauer-Fithian and Auxiliary Officer Len/ placed "That's all two or three years down the road," Mayor Carla The police report said the victim described a white male, 6 yellow police line tape around the location and Officer Bauer- Johnston said. "People need to be very clem- they arc not vot- feet tall, 170 lbs., in his mid-40's, salt and pepper hair, wearing Filhian educated the onlookers about alligators. ing April 4 on user fees or operating costs. They're only voting a while shirt and white cap. One resident then stated the police were going to remove on the construction of the recreation center." Video footage from one of the stores showed an individual the gator and kill it. Other onlookers objected, saying that there The user-fee recommendation council adopted assumes: who matched the victim's description. Copies of the footage were baby alligators with the larger alligator. • each person would be issued a membership card that were given to Sanibel Police. Bauer-Fithian explained to the non-residents in the crowd would be required for admission lo the rec center; that the Sanibel Police Department directs reports about alli- • there would >,: different fees for an individual versus a 02/03/06 gators to the City of Sanibel Natural Resources Office, and family, and f r residents versus non-residents; Burglary of an Unoccupied Structure/ Criminal decisions about whether to remove the animals are made by • the prine >al membership would be annual, but some daily Mischief them. •:• weekly fee could be developed for island guests; Jn the 900 block of Hast Gulf Drive, unknown pcrson(s) Before leaving the scene, the officer checked the culvert • the exact amount of such fees and the final fee structure reportedly put paint in the pool of a residence under construc- again but could not see the large alligator or the baby alligator s.iould not be determined until after the April 4 referendum tion. that was with il. and. if approved, until the center is closer to completion; The paint was stored under the home in a closed utility clos- • council would consider adjusting rec center membership et. The homeowner also reported thai someone attempted to Sanibel Police reported sightings of iguanas in the follow- fees whenever it reviews other city fees in the context of annu- pry open a storm shutter on the carnage house by the pool, the ing locations: al budget discussions; and report said. - 600 block of Lighthouse Way • no resident would be denied use of the facility due to the lack of ability to pay: persons unable to pay all or nart of the 02/04/06 Nile Monitor Lizards: The presence of these voracious fee would be subsidized from the city's scholarship tu.id poli- Fallen Tree predators has been confirmed on Sanibel. Police encourage cy. Sanibel Police received a call regarding a tree that had fall- residents to report any unusual wildlife sightings. Council charged Zimomra and her staft with drafting a sec- en across Harbour Lane, blocking access. Responding Officer ond educational brochure for mailing to city residents in March Justin Gibens found residents of the street using a chainsaw to Citations with more recreation center information. cut up the tree; they were able to remove the tree and clear the Sanibel Police issued citations for speeding in the follow- road, according to a police report. ing locations: PeriwinkJe Way: one 02/05/06 Sanibel-Captiva Road: four Jazz class coming Child Locked in Vehicle A caller reported an 18-month old child accidentally Police also issued two citations for scat bell violations. to Sanibel Library Harold Lieberman. Music Critic for Sanibcl's Islander newspaper, will be conducting a scries of four lectures on Jazz history and appreciation, beginning Feb. 10, at the library. Special speaker to visit Lieberman played with the leading big bands of Benny Goodman, Gerry Mulligan, Doc Severinsen, as well as the rock band, Pink Floyd. He was a staff trumpeter at CBS TV&Radio in NYC and taught al The Manhattan School of Music (Jazz Dcpa mt) and for 28 years, at Ramupo College of New Jersey. Upon Unitarian Universalists his retirement in 2000, he received the student award of "favorite professor". The Unitarian Universalists of the Islands will meet providing community outreach, education, training and case Now you have an opportunity to be taught by a great Sunday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of Sanibel management. musician and professor right here on Sanibel. Congregational United Church of Christ. She has provided guest commentaries - in both English You may sign up for one lecture or the entire scries, as The speaker will be Anna I. Rodriguez who has been and Spanish - for major newspapers throughout Florida. they fit into your schedule. Class limes are 3:30 to 5 p.m. on described by ihe "News-Press" as "one of the loudest voic- She was also interviewed extensively for a human traf- Friday afternoons. es decrying modern-day slavery." ficking documentary produced by Hallmark Films for 2006 The cost per lecture is: non members $15 and S12 for After leaving the Collier County Sheriff's Office as oul- and will also be one of the subjects of a documentary in the Renaissance Academy members or the scries of four lec- reach coordinator for the Immokalee shelter for abused making by Compression Films of Hollywood, Calif. tures for $50 and S40 members. women, she opened her own office and non-profit corpora- Her organization is one of six organizing partners of the You may register for this course as well as other musical tion lo assist and work with victims of human trafficking "Identify, Rescue and Restore" National Conference on courses: Introduction to Gregorian Chant and Introduction and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies by Human Trafficking which was held earlier this month. to the Guitar and many other classes, by calling 590-1095. 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Water Pollution: Federal Water In Your Own Backyard Pollution Control Act. Better known By KIM CRESSMAN as the Clean Water Act, its passage What brought you to the coast - was it was spurred by the the beaches? the wildlife? the weather? Cuyahoga River in When you think about your reasons for Ohio, which had coming here, you probably won't be sur- so much floating prised to learn that more than half of oil and debris that America's population lives in coastal areas. it actually caught The surprise is how little land this actually fire. The first time covers: 53% of Americans occupy only 17% was 1936. Over of the country's land. And people continue the next few to move to the coasts. Florida is the third- decades, the river fastest growing state in the nation, and Lee caught fire several County is among the nation's 100 fastest times, finally gain- growing counties. ing national publicity in Time Magazine in Growth can lead to many good things - 1969. The Clean Water Act created pro- more local activities, a better economy, bet- grams that require businesses and individu- ter restaurants... . But it can also lead to als to acquire permits in order to discharge environmental problems, particularly pollutants into navigable waters. The Clean Photos b\ Kim Ciessmun increased water pollution. Water Act also allows states and counties to This drain, above, doesn't dump water directly into this pond, but it's still a good get federal funding for pollution prevention reminder of where storm water goes. The photo below shows a storm water pipe that There arc two types of water pollution. discharges into a pond. Point-source pollution comes from a single programs. These programs have been very identifiable source, such as a pipe discharg- successful, drastically reducing point- ing wastewater (called effluent) from a fac- source pollution and leaving non-point tory. Non-point source pollution comes source pollution as the nation's largest from many diffuse sources; it's runoff. water-quality problem. Automotive fluids get spilled, pet waste gets But what can we do as individuals? The left in the grass, fertilizers get overused, answer is simple: by reducing the amount of septic tanks leak, and all of the nasty things pollutants that get into our water. In some from them - chemicals, bacteria, and excess areas, storm water is diverted to constructed nutrients - are eventually washed away by wetlands that allow plants to reduce the pol- rain into natural waterways. Chemicals and lutant load. Often, along the side of the road, bacteria in the water are health risks, and you sec swales - ditches with plants in excess nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) them: these help clean the water before it fil- can contribute to algal blooms. The releases ters into the ground. Homeowners can main- from Lake Okccchobee have been getting a tain buffer /ones, areas of vegetation along lot of attention lately, but much of our pol- the edges of streams, to reduce the effects of lution is caused closer to home. runoff. Developers can use porous paving With more people in an area, more pollu- materials; these allow some water to be tants are produced. And with more paved absorbed into the ground, thus reducing the surfaces in an area, the amount of those pol- amount of surface runoff. lutants that gets into natural waterways To reduce the amount of bacteria getting increases. You see, in an unpaved area, some into the water, pick up after your dog. water is absorbed into the ground. As it Maintain your septic system. To reduce travels towards a stream, underneath the nutrient loading, follow the directions on surface, some particles are filtered out of the your fertilizer; don't use too much. And runoff. Plants can also absorb and use some don't fertilize if it's about to rain! All of of the excess nutrients in that water. those nutrients will get washed into a water- Additionally, plants can slow down water way before it even has a chance to help your movement above the surface. All of these yard. By the way, native plants require little interventions reduce what's known as the or no fertilizer, and once established, don't pollutant load. When an area is paved, require watering. Tf you're changing your there's more water flowing across the sur- oil and you spill some, clean it up. Wash face, and with nothing to slow it down, it your car either on the grass or at a car wash goes faster. As it goes faster, it picks up even rather than in your driveway, where the Pine Island Realty, inc. more particles along the surface, thus rinse will flow into storm drains and direct- A team approach to offering the island lifestyle for 25 years increasing the pollutant load. And don't for- ly into a water body. These arc small pre- get that none of this water gets treated - cautions to be aware of, small steps to take; even water that goes down storm drains on but with more than a half million people in the sides of the road goes straight into nat- Lee County (and counting!), the small steps ural waterways. No wonder development of each citizen will add up to belter water has been linked to. water pollution. quality for us all. Unfortunately, it's not an easy problem to Kim Cressman is a Research Associate at solve. the SCCF Marine Lab, where her work Point-sources of pollution are easier to focuses on water quality. deal with; regulation began in 1972 with the
Roadside swale that collects water from the parking lot and road. re *'* 12 j Week of February 9- 15, 2006 ISLAND REPORTER Zonta continues annual home tours Tucked away down a quiet sandy lane tect Bud Lawrence during the design phase. on Sanibel is a spectacular home designed The result is an eclectic blend of antique to the owners' specifications and packed and contemporary, with influences ranging with fascinating art objects from around the from Moorish to Oriental to early world. Completed in 2004, the home joins American. While undeniably elegant with the line-up of one-of-a-kind residences on its soaring ceilings, spacious living areas show for "Peek at the Unique," the annual and huge windows, this home has an inti- home tour which is the principal fundraiser mate and very personal feel. The art, for the Zonta Club of Sanibel/Captiva. ceramics and sculpture on display reflect Now in its fifth year, the "Peek" has sold the owners' love of travel. A harp stands in out each year, raising essential funds to the cozy music room off the dining area; support the Zonta mission of improving the the ground floor master bathroom contains status of women. Over the past two years, a unique tub in draped ceramic with the club has contributed over $50,000 to antique-style fitting. this cause; last year, $5,800 went to Zonta The speaker for the tour will be the own- - International for its worldwide focus on ers, Patrick and Laura O'Sullivan. Joining reducing violence against women, and us again as sponsor for this home is $20,000 to local tax-exempt charitable part- Sanibel-Captiva Trust Company, who has ners, chosen to have the highest impact on generously sponsored a home each year for women in challenging and even dangerous the past four years. Photo by JENNYBURNHAM circumstances. This year's "Peek" is set for Saturday, Ticket sales have started for the seventh annual car raffle to benefit Sanibel School Tour participants will climb stone steps March 11. Tickets will go on sale in mid- Two convertibles this year are the top prizes this year. to the double front door and step into a February. For information, visit www.zon- "The $50 ticket price will stay the same," Chairman Melissa Atkinson said. cream limestone-floored entry that opens tasancap.com or send an e-mail to The proceeds will support enhanced Education Programs for the Sanibel Public immediately to a delightfully-furnished, School. The winner will choose from a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible and a ZontaPeek @ comcast.net. 2006 Ford Mustang Convertible. If you do not need another car the $20,000 prize is a formal living area with a 20-foot high ceil- The Zonta Club of Sanibel/Captiva is a great choice. The lucky runner up wins $2000 and third prize is $1000. ing. The eyes, however, go at once to the service organization of professional women Raffle tickets can be purchased at Bank of the Islands, Sunglasses. Internationale expansive verandah and pool area, with its working together to provide hands-on Sanibel Island Bookshop, Island Cow, Lucky Dog, Congress Jewelers, Doc Fords, marble columns and sweeping views of assistance, advocacy and funds to strength- South Seas Properties, Century 21 Realty, The Lazy Flamingo and YOLO Watersports Emerald Lake, a private lake owned by just en women's lives on the islands, in Lee on Captiva. five homes. County and around the world through The winner will be announced March 12 at the Sanibel School Seahorse Festival. You The owners worked closely with archi- Zonta International. do not need to be present to win. Winners are responsible for tax, title, registration and delivery of the vehicle outside the Ft. Myers area. The Sanibel School Fund is A 501© 3 Organization. Come get Grandma,
is for she's at the Library...
by JENNY BURNHAM friends, color, sepia, black and white— [email protected] they're all there, arranged artfully in a glass display case over by the computer catalog stations. READING Over the years, so many patrons of the To get a kick out of by-gone fashions, Sanibel Library have used personal pho- reminisce about the Studebaker you drove Looking Good for Literacy! tographs as bookmarks and then forgotten to the Senior Prom, or to retrieve an the photos when they returned their books embarrassing photograph of a loved one, Literacy Volunteers of Lee County that the librarians have been able to go to the Sanibei Public Library, 770 "We Make a Difference - One Word at a Time." assemble a large, multi-layer collage of Dunlop Road. If you find yourself in the these mementos. collage, the staff will return your photo to Wedding photographs, christening pho- yon. tographs, school shots, sports poses, birth- \nJ IIK-\ wmu own snicker. Join Red Salon & Spa and Literacy day parties, proud new cars, outings with Volunteers of Lee County in improving the lives of thousands of adults in our own community with little or no literacy skills. Its so easy to help! Just schedule an appointment for a haircut or styling therapeutic treatment or beauty package from February 7-14-and bring in this ad. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to purchase a program to teach dyslexic adults to read.
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Phoio by JF.NNY BURNHAM The Sanibel Library has a collage of photographs which have been left inside returned books. People use the photos as bookmarks and then forget to remove them. ISLAND REPORTER Week of February 9-15, 2006 • 13 - The black stuff on your hollies is sooty mold, which is a fungus that grows on - the honeydew-like residue of garden insects feeding on the undersides of the leaves. Controlling the sooty mold requires Silk floss and kapok trees are closely related controlling the insects. Trying spraying them with Dear Ron: insecticidal soap, which you can In reading your description of a silk floss tree in a make by mixing two tablespoons of recentcolumn, it sounded similar to a 50-year-old kapok liquid Ivory in a gallon of water, or tree I have in my back yard. Are these two names for the with Organicide, which is an emul- same tree? sion of fish and sesame-seed oils. Betsy Spray the plants every 10 days three Fort Myers Beach times before 10 a.m. Dear Betsy: Untreated mulch can cause They are different trees that are closely related members Island problems of the Malvaceae family and are very similar in appear- Gardening ance. The kapok (Ceiba pentandra) is also known as silk Dear Ron: cotton tree for the cottony floss that bursts from its pod-like Ron Sympson A friend of my sister gave her fruits. The floss is used in life jackets, pillows and mat- some mulch from a tree they cut tresses. down. Now a wise friend is saying, "Uh oh. Don't use The silk floss (Chorisia speciosa) is identified by some untreated mulch." botanists as Ceiba speciosa, which puts it in the same genus Is she right? as the kapok. The silk floss has pod-like fruits with a silky Carol Rosener floss inside that is also used in pillows and mattresses. Pine Island Both trees often have spines on their trunks, have mature heights of 50 feet or more, are native to South America, and Dear Carol: are recommended for zones 10, 11 and protected areas of Maybe. If the mulch came from a tree that was diseased 9B. Both the kapok and silk floss lose their leaves during or insect-infested, the problems could be passed on to the Submitted pholo\ the dry season and are considered to be moderately salt-tol- The Kapok, above, and the Silk floss, below, have many plants around which the mulch is spread. Commercial similar characteristics erant. mulch from trees such as eucalyptus and melaleuca is usu- Some differences: The silk floss has large clusters of ally heat-treated, which also kills the seeds. showy, lily-like, pink blossoms and 6- to 12-inch-long pods, while the kapok has less attractive dirty-white to Dollarweed is a symptom of overwatering light-pink blossoms and 3- to 6-inch-long pods. Dear Ron: Weeping willows do best in North Florida I have an infestation of dollarweed in my plant bed of jasmine, oleanders and hibiscus. Is there a herbicide I can Dear Ron: use on the dollarweed without damaging the rest of the Four weeks ago I planted weeping willow "twigs" about plants? 3 feet tall. Nothing has happened since. Did I figure wrong Rachel King that weeping willows would grow here? South Fort Myers
Joe Thompson Dear Rachel: Cape Coral I am not aware of a selective herbicide that would not damage your plants. In lawns, atrazine — which is a poten- Dear Joe: tially environmentally hazardous chemical — is used to Weeping willows (various species of Salix) are best suit- eradicate dollarweed, but I wouldn't recommend that you ed to North and Central Florida hardiness zones 8-9A. use it around plants. Cape Coral is in zone 10A. To find out if your cuttings are Dollarweed is frequently a symptom of overwatering still alive, lightly scrape the bark with a penknife. If is and/or poor drainage. You should manually remove the green beneath, it is alive; if it is brown, it is not. weeds, pull back the mulch, let the plant bed dry out, and The weeping willow is native to southeast Asia and is then cut back on the watering. highly salt-tolerant. Ron Sympson publishes Florida Garden Magazine; the Citrus trees need pollination to produce fruit winter issue features vines, low-growing plants and groundcovers, and container gardening. An annual sub- Dear Ron: scription of four issues is $37; a single copy is $12.50. Would a citrus tree do well in a screened pool enclosure To ask a question or place an order, go online at or would it need bee pollination? Also, I have several dec- www.TheFloridaGarden.com, send an e-mail to ronsymp- orative holly bushes that have a black substance on most of [email protected], or write to: Ron Sympson, 11691 Dawn the leaves. Can you tell me what this is and how I can get Cowrie Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908. rid of it? Joyce Velba Fort Myers Dear Joyce: Citrus trees do need to be pollinated to produce fruit. You could place a tree outside near plants thai altracl bees for Rcnrul & TOUK Boar Imps a month or two and then bring it into your pool area. cn;ov tuoLikuiL. iV//'/>/'.'v sic 'Ding' Days sneak preview: Eminent speakers booked J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibe! has booked two highly in-demaud speakers Tor its 17th annual "Dins" Darling Days, to be held Oct. 8 through 14, 2006. Bobby Harrison, one of the pair of qualified birders who recently logged an ivory-billed woodpecker sighting in Arkansas' Cache River National Wildlife Refuge, will speak at BIG ARTS on Thursday, Oct. 12 and teach a photo workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Lynne Cherry, children's author of the award-winning The Great Kapok Tree and a locally significant book about hurricane impact titled The Sea, the Storm, and the Mangrove Tangle, will speak and do a book-signing on Saturday Family Fun Day. Oct. 14. ''We are pleased and honored to announce speakers of such high caliber and national recognition in the fields of birding and environmental literature," Jim Scott, "Ding" Days committee chair for the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society (DDWS), said. Best Appetizer "Ding" Darling Days celebrates National Wildlife Best Booth Presentation Refuge Week and the birthday of Jay "Ding" Darling, the 1 1 refuge's namesake and father of the Duck Stamp pro- And for the 5 " Year in a Row gram. The event is co-presented by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, DDWS (the refuge's "friends" non- profit), and "The News-Press." For more information, visit www.dingdarlingdays .com. Source: J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge 472-8138 LUNCH 11:.30AM DINNER 5:00l'M TAKL OLT A\AlI.ABLt rj Week of February 9-15, 2006 ISLAND REPORTER
ING DARLING ALLET NY AT BIG OET BILLY ERCHANT Of LUE SKIES fVMOCRATIC DEVENTS- BARTS Ballet NY will PCOLLINS presented MVENICE, (2004) BLUNCHTIME l/CLUBOFTHE FABULOUS FLYWAYS be on stage at Schein by THE RENAISSANCE screening by BIG ARTS CONCERT SERIES ISLANDS will have Which birds travel Hall, ft ACADEMY of FGCU -a FILM SOCIETY at 7 p.m, continues in the Boler political columnist Betty across Florida to their lecture and reading by in Schein Hall, 900 Garden at BIG ARTS, Parker as the guest- destination and who one of America's most Dunlop Rd., Sanibel. Noon -1 p.m. FREE con- speaker at this meeting. travels the furthest? \, - - celebrated poets and Tickets, $5. We encour- certs with your favorite Ms. Parker, a So. During this presentation, >* author of six volumes of age movie goers to pur- Island entertainers. Carolina native, has learn ways to help poetry including 'The chase both BIG ARTS worked at The News- migrating birds by creat- K Monday Night Movie BIG ARTS Grillmeisters Press since 1974. She's Trouble With Poetry And will prepare lunch - grilled ing backyard habitats Other Poems" tickets and Island covered state politics and other helpful Cinema Wednesday hot dogs, chips, and soda since 1985. Her column actions. Meet in the U.S. Poet Laureate Matinee tickets a week - available for $3; appears on Saturdays. Educatjon Lab in the (2001-2003) in advance at either the Queenie's ice cream She also appears weekly Education Center. New York State Poet BIG ARTS box office or and/or Famous Amos on NBC-2. Begins at 11 a.m. on Laureate (2004-2006) by calling BIG ARTS, cookies for $2. Proceeds ALENTINE'S DAY will benefit BIG ARTS stu- The meeting is open to Fridays. ; at 8 p.m. FGCU Campus/Student (239) 395-0900, DINNER DANCE - Founded in dent scholarships. the public and will be at Union Ballroom VGALA Where can you 1997 by former New 7PM at the Sanibel fOURMET SINGLES BATES PLUS with go on Sanibel for a night York City Ballet Principal 10501 FGCU Blvd. ANIBEL MUSEUM Library, 770 Dunlop Road. U Meeting every Friday Marsha Wagner 8 - 9 of dinner, dancing, and a at some of the finest Ballerina, Judith Fugate, South, Ft. Myers P SAND VILLAGE open For more information, call am at SCA, little Frank Sinatra and restaurants on Sanibel, and International Guest Wed.-Sat. 10 am-4 p.m. Barbara Cooley, 472- 6:30 - 8 p.m. 2173 Periwinkle Way. Tom Jones for less than Captiva and surrounding Artist Medhi Bahiri, until April 30,2006. A 8568. $20 for the Lecture $50 a couple? The donation of $5 per adult is areas. An upscale cli- RIDGE FOR FUN RION STRING mate for singles to dine, answer is "The Sanibel appreciated with children Registration is Required, Senior Center 2401 Community House, 2173 QUARTET PIANIST meet and mingle. For SLAND SENIORS B free. Come learn about O ' Caf 590-1088. Library Way. $2 members, Periwinkle Way." So information call 332- BAZAAR "From the our Islands' history PETER SERKIN plays with $4 non-members. No mark your calendars 8191. IHeart" - The Island through displays and our the Orion String Quartet partner needed all levels NOW for February 14, Senoirs will once again volunteers. There are welcome. 472-5743. 2006 and treat your seven buildings to visit, BIG ARTS offers an hold one of the most favorite Valentine or and a tour, self-guided or evening of Great popular island bazaars. HELLCRAFTERS yourself to a very ele- with one of our volunteers Performers and Great It will be held from 9 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. gant "Night With The can last for an hour or Music when Peter Serkin a.m. to 1 p.m. at the For reservations, loca- S every Monday at the Starts", Sanibel-style. more, so plan your visit takes the stage at 8 p.m. Civic Center on Library tions, and specific times, Community House on This price includes accordingly. Serkin's rich musical her- Way off Palm Ridge Rd. call 472-8900 itage extends back sever- Periwinkle. appetizers, dinner, al generations. Many unique items will TOUCH TANK entertainment, and UPLICATE BRIDGE be available such as dancing. COMING SOON ARRY EXPLORATION Get to - SCA at the Sanibel handmade crafts, painted RICHARDSON, biol- - know our local marine DCommunity Association March 2 - 4 furniture, jewelry, hand- HELL ISLANDS Logist and photographer at life during an interactive on Mondays at 7:30 painted purses and wear- GARDEN CLUB Florida Panther National touch tank presentation p.m. The game is open S HELL FAIR ing apparel, beautiful ,with a marine biologist. Hibiscus: Emblem of Wildlife Refuge near COMING SOON plants, European soaps, to all regardless of abili- S at the Sanibel /Discover seastars, the Tropics Naples, will make a spe- ty. $4 for SCA members, dolls and much more. I horseshoe crabs, live Community House cial guest appearance to Saturday, Mar. 4 $5 for non-members. Bill Wollschlager, a I shells and more. Daily. member of the speak about the refuge's I (30, minutes) groundbreaking wild The Sanibel Music VOCAATCAPTFVA American Hibiscus Festival, an island tra- corns PUB orchid restoration project I PRJVATI FISHING I CIVIC ASSOC with Society and an award dition, will begin its SREUNION The first winning hibiscus grower at 1 p.m. in the Education 20th consecutive sea- annual and only Scotty's I CHARTERS Let an experi- Dr, Susan Pataky. 10 - will be the guest speak- Center at Sanibel Island's son of bringing out- Pub Reunion will be enced guide show you 11:15 am at CCA Hall er at the next meeting J.N. "Ding" Darling standing repertoire held at 4 p.m at the the basics of backbay $18 per session. 472-2111. of the Shell Islands National Wildlife Refuge. and artists. To cele- Jacaranda. All ex- fishing, including where Garden Club. brate the 20th employees/family/friends to find the fish in Tarpon ESIDENT Anniversary, artists of this era gone by are Bay. All equipment, bait, RENVIRONMENTAL The meeting will be EALING HEARTS that have been welcome. Come in kilt if and licenses are includ- ORIENTATION held at 11:30 a.m. at support group for loss you still have one or if it ed; fly fishing also avail- the Sanibel Library, 770 Hfrom suicide meets the Festival favorites will CLASSES by the Beautiful shells, perform along with the still fits you. able. (2 hour minimum, Dunlop Road. second Thursday of each 6 person maximum) Sanibel-Captiva artistic and 2005 Van Cliburn For information call club scientific exhibits. month at 9470 HealthPark Conservation Foundation Circle. Sponsored by Silver Medalist. . EVERGLADES EXPLORERS at 2 p.m.each Monday president Janet Wight Shells, T-shirts Hope Hospice 6 - 7:30 Concerts will be per- UDUBON through March. The at 239-267-9183. TOUR Join us for a full and crafts for sale. p.m. 489-9149. formed at 8 p.m. BIRDWALK 4-hour program begins throughout the month A day eco-adventure in EAGRASS Live aquarium by Bunche Beach. Meet at the Florida Everglades. in the Nature Center with th OGA WITH of March on Tuesdays an introduction to the SWADING TRIPS 6 graders. and Saturdays at the beach parking lot at 8 Our experienced guides MURARI BRIAN geology and an overview Come on an Estuary • Y Sanibel a.m. Across causeway will take you deep into HEALY at the Sanibel the Everglades for view- of the land use planning Exploration and fall in 239-472-2155 Congregational approx. 2.5 miles. Right Community Association 9 on John Morris Rd. to ing magnificent birds, on the islands. love with the wonders Church, 2050 alligators, bromeliads, living below the water's -10:20 a.m. Periwinkle Way, beach parking lot. Free Parking. Waterproof ana more. We'll explore After a tour of the butter- surface of San Carlos Information contact shoes a must. Open to this unique habitat by fly housecomes Captiva Bay with a Naturalist the Festival's Hot Line the public. Suggested airboat, swamp buggy, Center library, cemetery from the Sanibel- COMING SOON out plan to follow for at 239-336-7999 or donation is $2.00. hiking, and tour van for and beach renourish- Captiva Conservation the future. The class visit the website www, a day you won't forget. ment headquarters. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 will cover creating a Sanibelmusicfestival. Call Hugh Verry at 395- Departs daily from Pine Island Sound, via functional area plan, org. 3798 for details. Tarpon Bay. (12 person boat, completes the ESIGNING A plant bed design, and max) program. Free for sea- D NATIVE plant selection for your sonal or year-round res- LANDSCAPE particular situation. Class emphasis is on Version)" by Neil Simon. idents or property own- COMING SOON Sanibel Captiva environmentally friendly COMING SOON — need six females ers on the islands. Conservation designs, stormscaping, and two males. It opens Reservations or ques- Monday, March 6 Feb. 21 & 24 Foundation at 10 a.m. and the use of native Memorial Day weekend tions call 472-2329. for a class. Whether plants. Cost for the muD and will run tne first • Foundation on NIGHT AT THE you want to landscape class is $5, free for /\BEA three weeks in June. Valentine's Day. ACOTTON CLUB CH PLAYERS your whole yard or just Foundation members. will be holding auditions Cost: Free but space is It will be a night at the 2) "I Ought To Be In one area, putting a Reservations are for their Summer 2006 limited to 16. All chil- design on paper will Cotton Club to Pictures", also by Neil required, please call Season on Sanibel for dren must be accompa- give you a well thought remember.*"** Simon. — need two COMING SOON 472-2329. three plays that will be females and one male. nied by an adult. Reservations required. performed at the Monday, Feb. 20 Sanibel Community 3) "Talking With" - Please call 472-2329 need 11 females. House. ea OPEN What you need to bring: COMING SOON evening, performing Looking for both experi- Auditions for all produc- HOUSE 10 a.m. Old clothes and/or with a series of S vignettes about the uni- enced and non-experi- tions will be held to 2 p.m. at the Nature bathing suit, closed Wed., Feb. 22 enced actors and Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 7 Center on Sanibel- toed water shoes, hat, versal immigrant experi- actresses ages 17 and to 9 p.m. and Friday, Feb. Captiva Road. sunglasses, sunscreen I AUGHTER IN THREE ence. This Cleveland up. Off Beach Players 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Includes activities, dis- and a towel. LLANGUAGES couple use English, has been producing Sanibel Community plays, music, and Yiddish and Yinglish to A Gala evening to ENGLISH, YIDDISH AND community theater on House at 2173 Periwinkle refreshments for peo- AI CHI CLASS A share stories of immi- benefit BIG ARTS fea- Sanibel since 1984 and Way (next to the Island ple of all ages. Native morning Tai Chi class "YlNGUSH" - BIG ARTS grant parents and turing the Cab T are always willing to Cow Restaurant). Come will be held at the Sanibel OnStage at 8 p.m. in grandparents who Galloway Orchestra Plant Nursery offering coach anyone who has to either evening. Civic Center on Library Schein Hall, 900 Dunlop cheerfully butchered the directed by Cab's 10% discount that day. the desire to learn. This Reading materials will be Way at 8 a.m. This class Rd, Sanibel. Tickets, English language as grandson C. Calloway is an all volunteer orga- provided. Overflow parking is is open to the general $30, can be purchased they shared their hard- Brooks and the leg- nization which pro- available at the Shell public. Call the Seniors by calling BIG ARTS, earned wisdom from the endary Ink Spots. If you have any ques- duces great theater just Museum. No roadside Center at 472-5743 or (239) 395-0900. old country. Master sto- Monday, March 6. tions about the audi- parking permitted. rytellers and celebrated for the fun of it. call Bonnie Clancy at Reuben and Dorothy Call BIG ARTS to tions please call: June Please use the over- actors, the Silvers turn 472-0116 for more infor- Silver return to Sanibel receive your invitation 1) season opens with Koc anytime after 10 flow parking or ride on each story into a mini mation. for another theatrical (239) 395-0900. "Odd Couple (Female a.m. at 239-246-3207. over by bicycle. piece of theatre. Weekof February 9 -15, 2006 • 15
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through Saturday at 8 p.m. order online at touch tank and then proceeds waters of Tarpon Bay. With a (Matinees are Saturday, Jan. www.BroadwayPalm.com. to a beach site. Thursdays at naturalist by your side, discov- 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 9 a.m. $3/adult, free for chil- er manatees and dolphins and • 4 p.m. Book these early dren, beach parking fee .. observe amazing bird life on -because they sell out quick!) approximately $2. the rookery islands. Includes touch tank exploration. An MATLACHA Call the Box Office at 472-6862 Playing at the Broadway for reservations! HOUSE-Learn excellent program for all ages. Kids Conspiracy will present a Palm Dinner Theatre through about the life cycle and And don't forget our.popular free performance of Don All you have to do is click your March 4, 2006 will be a the- CQNSIRMIQN behavior of Florida's butter- Breakfast and Evening cruises Quixote de Matlacha on Feb. heels together and say... atrical sensation that has flies and the plants they are too! (Daytime, 11/2 hours; 'There's No Place Like The dazzled the world — Andrew 4 at 11 am at the Lakes not-for-profit organization dedi- dependent on. The Butterfly . Evening, 2 hours) Regional Library. This family Schoolhouse... There's No Lloyd Webber's electrifying House is open every day with Place Like The Schoolhouse..." musical CATS. cated to the preservation of friendly show about honor, natural resources and wildlife Conservation Foundation Kmm TRAII courage and the value of || ERE LIE THE DEMONS Performances habitat on and around Sanibel docents in the house on TOUR Paddle with a naturalist reading is based on are Tuesday and Captiva through: Land Tuesdays from 10 a.m. -12 through the mangrove forest Mm- opening Feb. 9 at the p.m. to inform you on butter- Cervantes' novel, Don Quixote Theatre Conspiracy through Acquisition, Wildlife habitat along the Commodore Creek de la Mancha, first published Sunday with Management, Landscaping for fly life cycles and our Lands- Canoe Trail. Learn about the in 1605. Written by local playwright selected Wildlife, Environmental - caping for Wildlife program. rich back bay ecosystem and Joan Kufrin, it marks the matinees. Education, Marine Laboratory the creatures who live there. omih first time in the eight NATIVE PUUWS •- Learn Ticket and Research and Sea Turtle about Florida native plants Includes kayak rental for the MOCKWMRBatthe year history of produc- prices Monitoring. entire day. Daily. (11/2 hours) T ing new plays, a and how to add them to your Florida Repertory Theatre, range landscape to attract birds See the remarkable classic writer from from BUCK KEY KAVMIMG SUMS!T ROQKERT Southwest and butterflies by attending a A bird watcher's dream! Join story that explores racial $25 AWENIUMs - In coopera- gardening class every injustice, family love and a Florida has tion with Captiva Kayak us as the sun goes down on a received a Wednesday at 10 a.m. Bring paddle to the rookery islands. young girt,s coming of age Company we will be offering plant and insect specimens with warmth, power and pas- production Be there as hundreds of naturalist led kayaking out- to be identified. Please call egrets, herons, ibis, cor- sion. Directed by Florida Rep . as a result ings in our local estuarine of Theatre for reservations and informa- . morants, and pelicans some in Producing Artistic Director, waters. We will discuss the tion. . Robert Cacioppo, To Kill a to roost tor the night. Paddle natural and cultural history of into the sunset that coastal Mockingbird plays at Florida Conspiracy.s New Play to $48. Children 12 and the area as we paddle in and MATURE C1MT1R, Nature : : Rep from Feb. 10-Mar. 5. Contest. A touching glimpse Trails, Nature Center, Nature Florida is famous for. under are $21 for dinner and around Buck Key, a unique Weekdays. (21/2 hours) of jife in post WWII Arcadia. the show. Group rates are island within The Pine Island Shop and Bookstore open This bitter sweet, yet at times available. Tickets are now on Sound Aquatic Preserve. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday TOUCH TANK amusing, portrayal of one sale and can be reserved by through Friday. $3/adult, chil- woman,s journey to redefine The next kayaking adventure ElPlORiWIQIiGettoknow SCHQQIKQIISITHIMM calling 278-4422, by visiting will be on Friday February dren tree and members free. our local marine life during an herself is sure to have audi- the theater's website — Who can forget Judy Garland ence members engaged as 17th and Friday February interactive touch tank presen- www.BroadwayPalm.com — 24th at 10 a.m. These tours, tation with a marine biologist. in The Wizard of Oz or Gene they watch Lili Learned age or by stopping by the box Kelly, in Singin' in the Rain? before our eyes, in this highly will help, fund the Discover seastars, horseshoe office at 1380 Colonial Conservation Foundations Well, we want you to become expressionistic tale of love, Boulevard in Fort Myers. crabs, live shells and'more. Part of the action as The fear, failure and success. Environmental Education For reservations, locations, Daily. (30 minutes) Schoolhouse program while educating - and specific times, call 472- Theater cast participants about the impor- 8900 sings and limns tance of our Back Bay estu- TOUR Join us for a full day dances its. ary- : . , TRAM TOUR Protect Wildlife eco-adventure in the Florida and Take the Tram! Join a nat- way The Off Broadway Palm No kayaking experience is Everglades. Our experienced through Dinner Theatre travels back uralist aboard an open-air tram guides will take you deep into The Sanibel- necessary for these excur- for a tour of Wildlife Drive some of to the bawdy days of sions, just a sense of adven- the Everglades for viewing the Vaudeville in The Vaudeville Mufeumis displaying heir- through" the heart of the magnificent birds, alligators, ,• loom quilts in all the buildings ture and a willing spirit. We refuge. Sit back and relax Follies, playing through March will be using very stable bromeliads, and more. We'll 18. Revisit America's golden through March 2006. Some while learning the basics of the explore this unique habitat by of these quilts were made kayaks and paddling instruc- era through comedy, song, tion will be provided ecosystem and its numerous airboat, swamp buggy, hiking, and dance. The energetic here on Sanibel, others were inhabitants. Daily except and tour van for a day you musical revue features music made throughout the country $35/person. Space will be Fridays. (11/2 hours) won't forget. Departs daily from the '20s, '30s, and '40s, and given to family meme- limited so reservations are from Tarpon Bay. (12 person including a patriotic tribute, bers living on Sanibel. All are required. Reservations and max) •-"'.. and songs such as Bill Bailey, colorful and hung throughout additional information can be CRUISE See wildlife up close That's Entertainment, La Vie the buildings in the Historical obtained by calling 472- while cruising the tranquil En Rose and more. Village. Open Wed.-Sat. 10 2329. a.Hn.- 4 p.m. Donations of $5 The Off Broadway Palm per adult are appreciated, DQlftUN &. Dinner Theatre is an intimate children under 18 are free. CtlHSES'- In cooperation THE FORUM at BIG ARTS 90-seat black box theatre, with Captiva Cruises, an located in the main lobby of ED WILLIAMS excellent opportunity for the presents Reuel Marc Gerecht Broadway Palm Dinner f MUSEUM ram whole family to view wildlife in Theatre. As there is no seat Feb. 17-April 30 the Ted Pine island sound. $20/adult, further than 25 feet away from The FORUM at BIG ARTS is honored to welcome "Big Screen's" most memorable Williams Museum and Hitters $12.50/children. Reservations the stage, you become part of Hall of Fame Exhibit at the call 472-5300. Reuel Marc Gerecht to speak Wednesday, February 15, moments live on stage! You'll the show. 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in Schein Performance Hall, 900 catch a glimpse of some of Southwest Florida Museum of The Vaudeville Follies plays History located in Fort Myers Twrit TRACKS - Learn . Dunlop Rd., Sanibel. Tickets, $23, can be purchased by your favorite stars such as; about the life cycles and Sean Connery, Jack Nicholson, January 19 through March 18, just two blocks north of the calling BIG ARTS at (239) 395-0900. 2006. Ticket prices range City of Palms Park. habits of the sea turtles that Gerecht is the Director of the Middle East Initiative at Marlon Brando, Tom Hanks, nest on our beaches as well and Elvis as they take you on a from$20-$35. Call (239)278- Visitors will be able to see the Project for the New American Century and a Resident 4422 for information and as other local marine life. trip down movie memory lane. the memorabilia and artifacts Program begins at the Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. A former reservations, visit the box that made #9 a baseball leg- Middle Eastern specialist in the CIA, Gerecht has been a Let's Go To The Movies plays office at 1380 Colonial : Conservation Foundation's end. . . . Nature Center and marine commentator on the Middle East, Shi'ism, Central Asia, ter- through February 11, Monday Boulevard in Fort Myers, or rorism, Afghanistan, and intelligence issues in leading American and international publications. He writes fre- quently in such publications as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The International Herald Tribune, The Atlantic Monthly, The New Republic, The Weekly Standard, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, The Middle East Quarterly, Playboy, and Talk. AT-YAM itAMiEcs THE Community Church is a Christ- 11 a.m. (full service). ARNIA ADVENTURE AT He is a contributor to "Present Dangers: Crisis and BISLANDS, Shabbat worship centered non-denominational Elevators for easy access to NSANiBEl COMMUNfTY Opportunity in American Foreign Policy" (Editors services will be held at the church. Sunday worship hours: sanctuary. CHURCH Have you seen the Robert Kagan & William Kristol; Encounter Books, Sanibel Congregational United • 8 a.m. Traditional Service Church office open Monday- Narnia movie? Would you 2000) and is the author under the pseudonym of Edward Church at 2050 Periwinkle with Communion Friday 472-0497 also see like to know more about the Shirley of "Know Thine Enemy: A Spy's Journey into Way on Sanibel every Friday www.sanibelucc.org adventures of Lucy, Edmund, Revolutionary Iran" (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1997). evening at 8 p.m. Rabbi • 9 a.m. "Contemporary Service QT. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, Susan and Peter? The 4th Even though the 2006 FORUM series at BIG ARTS Murray Saltzman. Call 395- with Praise Band and Kid's and 5th graders at Sanibel quickly sold out, many of you have graciously respond- 3156. Church (K-5) ^3559 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Community Church will begin 472-2763. Rev. Christophy ed to our request to donate any tickets that you are unable f AITIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA, • 10:15 - Refreshments in the an exciting study of "The Lion to use back to BIG ARTS for others to purchase, Please Senk. Sunday Mass: 8,9:30 the Witch and the Wardrobe" V*11580 Chapin Lane, 472- ' courtyard & 11 a.m.. Saturday Vigil 5:30 call BIG ARTS at 395-0900 to check On recently avail- on Sunday mornings begin- able FORUM tickets for purchase. 1646. Very Rev. Dr. Robert R. • 10:45 a.m. Traditional service p.m. Wednesday, Thursday ning February 12th. Hansel, Sunday 11 a.m. with full choir. and Friday Mass at 8:30 a.m; The FORUM Series is sponsored by Northern Trust and co-sponsored by Congress Jewelers. through April 23. ANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL . Communion Service on The Lion, the Wftch and the Monday and Tuesday at 8:30 Wardrobe is the first book in CHURCH or CHRIST, SUNITED CHURCH or CHRIST, a series by C.S Lewis about SCIENTIST, 2950 West Gulf 2050 Periwinkle Way a.m. Confession by appoint- ment. the magical land of Namia! Drive, 472-8884. Sunday at Across from Periwinkle Place In this story for children of all WORKSHOPS M WG MIS: this month: 10:30 a.m.; Reading room open Shopping Center ^r. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS ages, C.S. Lewis explores MultiMedia Techniques and Encaustic Hot Wax, Wed. 10 am.-1 p.m. Dr. Ran Niehoff, sr. minister ^EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 2304 the subject of good versus Sheila Letven, Mon., Feb. 13,1-3 p.m. Periwinkle Way, 472-2173. evil by using talking animals Plein Air Seminar, Ed Letven, Tue. and Wed., Feb., 14-15 ANIBEL COMMUNrnr CHURCH, Drs. Jim and Sandy Boler, and the adventures of four 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472- Rector Donald Fishbume; S associate ministers. Associate Rector Suzy Post. children who stumble through Introduction to Acrylics, Lucie Macherowski, 2684. Dr. Daryl Donovan, the door of an old wardrobe Fri., Feb. 17-March 10,1-4p.m. Senior Pastor; Ed VanderHey, Sunday worship: Sunday worship hours: 8 a.m. 7:45 a.m. (abbreviated, infor- into the world of Namia! Associate Pastor; Barb Nave, (shorter service) and 10 a.m.; Master Water Medium, Cathy Taylor, Fri.-Sun., Feb. 17-19, mal service in sanctuary). Saturday at 5 p.m. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ministry Pastor; Tom Waish, 9 a.m. (full service with Youth Pastor. Childcare avail- Wednesday at 9 a.m. Poetry and Painting, Lorraine Vaile and Wanda Kline, Sat., .Sunday School) . v ; able at all services-.Sanibel Ffr. 18,10*a^rn. —''3 p;rriv -'- < .•./•,>.<•'.••.•<.. 16 • Week of February 9- 15, 2006 ISLAND REPORTER Question: What new business would you like to see on the island?
"We just have everything we "I think that the businesses are "I'd like to see much less busi- "I think we have enough as it is, "It would be nice to have a dis- need right now, I can't think of pretty good, except I would like to ness on the island." we don't need too much." count place, but obviously for the anything else we need." see some more recreational things cost of bringing it all on the island for children, swingsets, jungle Dorothy Messenger Dave Case they can't discount too heavily so Dan Reynolds gyms, that sort of thing." you know you pay a premium." George Luther BillRepke
Take a walking tour of Sanibel Gardens with 'Weeds and Seeds'
We are a group of amateur botanists who love to find and identify native plants on Sanibel. We gather on the porch of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) on Simmons Monday mornings at 8:45 a.m. Our walks begin at 9 a.m. and last for two hours. You will need parking money when we leave the pre- serve to explore other parts of the island. For information please call Candice Ethridge at 395- 9498, Elaine Jacobson at 395-1878 or Susan Sprout at 395- 2971. Hike leaders to be determined. Join us Feb. 13 as we walk the interior preserve, Sanibel Gardens. It is a wetland previously drained for farming and build- ing, later overrun by invasive shrubs. Now it is once again a habitat for native wetland plants and their associated wildlife. ECO SanibeFs Twelve Baskets program NIGHT VISION HYDE PARK LX MIDNIGHT DREAM MIDNIGHT DREAM | rescues nearly 10,000 PLUSH FIRM PLUSH PILLOW TOP Twin WAS'749 NOW'569 Twin WAS'819 NOW'619 Twin WAS'879 NOW S669 Twin WAS'1129 NOW'859 pounds of food in 2005 Full WAS'799 NOW'619 Full WAS'879 NOW'669 Full WAS'989 NOW'749 Full WAS'1219 NOW'899 Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the commit- Queen WAS'899 NOW'669 Queen WAS'979 NOW'759 Queen WAS'1059N0W'799 Queen w«s'1299N0W'949 ment of many volunteers, 9,766 pounds of food were picked King WAS'1349 NOW'999 King WAS'1429 NOW '1089 King WAS'1499 NOW'1139 King WAS'1749 NOW'1329 up and delivered to the Cooperative Community Ministries Soup Kitchen in Fort Myers in 2005. Once again, despite hurricanes, Bailey's, Jerry's and Sanibel Holiday continued donating every week without EASY TO FIND fail. Volunteers were unable to pick up food only twice this past year when the causeway was closed to traffic. Steak and Seafood, the restaurant at The Dunes, has also donated food frequently. We particularly appreciate the effort made by the staff members who make the extra effort to make sure the food 1S631 BAH CARLOS BLVD FORT MYERS (PEN is set aside and packed for us every week. VENirNT LOCATION FRCfiVf SA'isHCL » PT IMYEBS S'l& 7 DAYS They welcome us each week with friendly smiles, many 239-489-3311 www.fumituTO-worW.net A WEEK boxes of delicious produce, baked goods, and, on occasion, meat from Bailey's deli. The soup kitchen puts it all to good use as they provide meals on site as well as Meals on Wheels from their kitchen. Volunteers include both individuals who've heard about the program and members of Rotary, who generously take care of all pickups the last week of the month. ECO Sanibel provides coordination, receipts, and mail- ings to keep the program going. To enhance our team effort, Live Shelling Restriction we'll be working this year to increase donations from motels, other restaurants, and individuals on the island. If you have food left over from a party or event, please Florida law prohibits the taking call Sue Carter to donate to Twelve Baskets (472-1461). of live shells on Sanibel Island Source: ECO Sanibel to conserve this precious marine resource. ISLAND REPORTER Week of February 9- 15, 2006 J 17 Dunes women's Beachview men face challenges of a 'four-club' tournament results for Feb. 3 By ED O'NEILL You can use a three-wood many ways including to drive, hit off the fairway, chip Event: Match Play vs. Par C Flight Wanna play in a four-club tournament? and putt. Some could not see life without a First Place, wiih a score of +12: Nan That was the question for the Beachview putter because it accounts for almost half of A Flight Fry mover Men's Golf Association the other day. some scores. First Place, with a score, of+5: Irmingard Second Place, with a score of +5: Kcncne The question was easy. The answers were Whatever the choices, the team of Bjorn Markusch Wcymouth more difficult. Olsson, Rich Rompala, Joseph Barbicri and Second Place, with a score of +4: Third Place, with a score of +4: Joan Kent Some got interested when they thought of Karl Johns made some good decisions as they Daphne Hellmulh Tied for Fourth Place, with a score of +2: neighboring courses to attack. scored a nine-hold net oJ" 57 with their two Tied for Third Place, with a score of +3: Pat Wcntling and Margaret Dwyer There was the ex-oilman who claimed he best balls on each hole on January 31. That Judy Wcllons and Noel Barbec once bought his son a "starter set"—Pebble score wouldn't be ugly using a full bag of Tied tor Fifth Place, with a score of +2: D Flight Beach, Pine Valle>. Seminole and Augusta. clubs. Karen Hendricks and Becky Ciriello First Place, with a score of +7: Doris And there were the realists such as the Don Hummel, Phil Jones, Frank Esposito Dcwitt high-handicappcr who figured he would use and Al Krause won third place in a playoff B Flight Second Place, with a score of +4: Cantor tour drivers.. .three to get to the green and one against Mike Mac Kay, Dan Lautermilch, First Place, with a score of +11: Nancy Eagleson to putt out. Jerry Tucker and a blind draw. Both teams McConnell ^Third Place, with a score of +3: Mary Truth is, this really makes you think. had 59s. Tied for Second Place, with a score of Vernon When you have to cut down to Jour clubs The week was abbreviated by weekend +5: Betsy Cox and Tanya Hochschild Tied for Fourth Place, with a score of +2: some amateurs arc even forced to throw out rains and thunder, but that didn't interfere with Fourth Place, with a score of +3: Salli Lee Bogan and Lil Gailius 15 clubs including three new hybrids and the an annual tradition at Beachview: the yearly Knaub matched set of four wedges. fish fry luncheon that launches a busy month. Tied for Fifth Place with a score of +2: Chip Ins Claudia Finzcn and Pat Sawin Kcnenc Wcymouth Beachview women take on the pro Nifty Niners By BEA MAGGIO Feb. 1. On that date, the ladies played their annual "Beat the Pro" competition. Beachview\s Golf Professional. Scott Using their full handicaps, the mem- Hatio, is a very tall, broad shouldered and bers of the association pilled their driving, phvsically fit gentleman. chipping and putting ability against that lie is also a pleasant person with whom of Hatto. to converse whether it is to seek advice in the 9-hole group six members man- Feb. 2 results the appropriate club to use in a given sit- aged to beat the pro. They included two of uation or simply to chat about the weath- the former presidents of the league, Betty er. Puff and Ginny O'Neil, as well as Linnea Niftv Niners Bridget Funk As a teacher, he is always patient giv- Sadd. Nancy Ruedig and new comers Results for February 2. 2006 Mary Coddcns ing a duffer the sense that at some point Barbara Mulka and Ginger Banks. Event: Four Person Scramble Jeanne Mallon you will learn to master that swing. Unfortunately, the 18 holers did not All of this is important to keep in mind rare as well. Perhaps Hatto just tired them First Place, with a score of 39: Fay Chestnut when examining the final postings of win- out as only three lady golfers managed to Joan Dyke \ancy Hopkins ners in the game the Beachview Women's beat the pro. Cecilia OUson, Mary Jane Toni Bracco Joann McKelvey Golf Association played on Wednesday. Bolon and Sally Parsons. Joan Kelly Sigrid Akcrs Mary Lou Tecklenbcrg Ann Levinsohn Tied for Second Place, with a score of Marilyn Bigelow 40: Nancy Me Neil I Dunes men's results for Virginia Banks 'best balls' tournament 18 Hole - Four Man Two Best Third Place with a score of 112: Balls Match - Net - Full Handicap Dick McNeill SW FLORIDA AND LEE COUNTY Bruce Nobie First Place, with a score of 107: Stan Rose f IBRUARV 24 THRU MARCH S, 3SOO6 Frank Cassavell Don Egensteiner * SMMECIAJL CRUDEST STARS IHBIUFOftMllHtCi i.iV§=f Skip Richard Bill Glenn Fourth Place with a score of 113: JOE BUDDY Dan Alton Jim Bradford JEWELL OTFFIE MARCH 4TH Roy Broderscn 7 :(,'.< P.M. ?;O0 P.M. Second Place with a score of 108: Max Fricdersdorf Reserved Don Sikkcma Bob Maxeiner Seating David Dyke Stan Hirschfcld -MWIC enry BRA// *, 26th - Mar. Andy McKelvey 27th - March 5th 'DA1LVI life long member COMEDV HYPNOSiS by TAJGNPCH.K of the Sixth tony yumue the Clown Church of Christ HillbJHy Oayj; Scientist. Many fun lov- WA.MK HAC1MC ing hours were in the Main Building Peggy Ann Bixler spent on Sanibel Island as she and Memorial Services for Peggy Ann Bixler George made won- were held Saturday, Feb. 4 at Southern Dunes, derful memories 8220 South Tibbs Avenue in Indianapolis, Ind. for their children Peggy was born March 30, 1924 to Lena and grandchildren. Harsin and Edwin J. Zintel in Indianapolis, Ind., She is survived by daughters where she lived for 81 years. Peggy Ann Bixler Devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Becky Higbie, Bixler, passed away Jan. 29,2006. After a short Cindy Bixler career as a map maker during World War II, she Borgmann, Kelli Bixler; sons-in-law, Ed was married for 54 years to south side dairy Higbie, Lou Borgmann, Dan Rushing; and Al 1 ADVANCE PRICE TtCKETS VWBJL farmer and commercial developer George M. grandchildren, Holly Higbie, Mike Higbie, J%1*1M ONLY BE ON SALE UNTTE. FEa 22n«« Bixler, Jr., who preceded her in death. Todd Borgmann, and Brittani Borgmann. She She gave much to friends, church-and char- was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty ities. As a seamstress, painter, antique collector Sickafoose and Martha Jane Reed. 11831 Bayshuf© Road * Ft. Myers, Exit 143, 3 n«tes wast of t-75 Memorials may be made to the Sixth Tickets: 239-543-7469 or visit www.leeclvicoenter.com and gourmet cook, she inspired her children to TICKET OUTLETS.- Central McftUe Homes of LaBeiie, Hayloft Western love the arts. Her spiritual foundation and joy Church of Christ Scientist, 7625 McFarland Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. Wear, MaryLou's Western Wear, Silver Platter - Ft. Myers, of life touched all who knew her. Peggy was a Rainbow Records - Cape Coral 18 U Week of February 9- 15, 2006 ISLAND REPORTER Framing sustainability: An environmental scholar looks to Lincoln By DAVID W. ORR economics, as describe an inclusive political universe that security and the distribution of wealth important as extends a moral covenant to all the people of within and between generations. We arc now engaged in a worldwide con- these may be. Harth and all those yet to be born. The multiple problems of sustainability versation about the issues of human Lincoln It is reasonable to expand this covenant will not be solved by this generation or longevity on Earth, but no national leader regarded slav- to include the wider community of life, as the next. Our role, however, is to frame has yet framed a satisfactory vision of sus- ery as wrong Aldo Leopold once proposed. them in such a way as to create the possi- tainability. It is still commonly regarded as because no Third. Lincoln's use of religion is bility that they might someday be one of many issues on a long and growing human had the instructive both for its depth and for his resolved. list, not as the linchpin that connects all of right to hold restraint. His use of religion was cautionary, Lincoln's example is instructive to us the other issues. property in aimed to heal, not divide. because he understood the importance of Relative to the large issues of sustain- another human Lincoln oriented the struggle over slav- preserving the larger framework in which ability, we arc virtually everywhere roughly being period, ery in a larger vision of an imperfect nation the lesser art of defining particular issues where the United States was, say, in the year not because it striving to fulfill God's justice on earth. The might proceed with adequate deliberation 1850 on the matter of slavery. What can be was economi- message for us is to ground the issue of sus- which is to say that he understood that the learned from how Lincoln cast the problem cally ineffi- tainability in higher purposes resonant with art of framing issues is a means to reach of slavery? cient. By a sim- what is best in the world's great religions larger ends. First, Lincoln did not equivocate or ago- David W. Orr ilar logic, ours but owned-by no one creed. In our time many things that ought to nize about the essential nature of slavery. He is in the princi- Fourth, Lincoln understood the power of be and must be sustained are in jeopardy, did not over-think the subject: he regarded ple that no human has the right to diminish language to clarify, motivate, and to enno- the most important of which are those slavery as a great wrong and said so plainly the life and well-being of another and no ble. Few, if any leaders have ever used qualities Lincoln used "n defining the spe- and often. generation has the right to inflict harm on words more powerfully or to better effect in cific issue of slavery: clarity, courage, Second, he understood the priority of generations to come. a good cause than did Lincoln. generosity, kindness, wisdom, and humor. keeping the Constitutional foundation of the Lincoln did not equivocate on the issue This wasn't what we now call "spin" or David W. Orr is the Paul Sears nation intact and dealing with slavery with- of slavery, nor should we on the tyranny one manipulation of the gullible, but the art of Distinguished Professor of Environmental in the existing framework of law and philos- generation can now impose on another by persuasion at its best. Now perhaps more Studies and Politics at Oberlin College ophy. He did not set out to create something leaving it ecologically impoverished. than ever we turn to Lincoln for perspective and Co-chair of the Board of Advisors for from whole cloth but built a case from Climate change and biotic impoverish- and inspiration. the Center for Environmental and sources ready at hand: the Bible, the ment are prime examples of intcrgenera- Without our foresight and action, future Sustainability Education at Florida Gulf Declaration of Independence and the tional remote tyranny and as such constitute generations will attribute the tragedies of Coast University. Constitution. a great and permanent wrong. Bach genera- climate change and biolic impoverishment He delivers the Rachel Carson Third, he used language and logic with a tion ought to serve as a Trustee for posteri- to our lies, evasions, and derelictions. The Distinguished Lecture on Sanibel Island mastery superior to that of any President ty, a bridge of obligation stretching from the issues comprising the challenge of sustain- at St. Michael and All Angels Church on before or since. distant past to the far future. ability affect everyone on the Earth and for Friday. Feb. 17, 2006 at 7 p.m. Fourth, while the issue of slavery was a In that role each generation is required to as far into the future as one cares to imagine Please join Orr at the Center's Annual great moral wrong, Lincoln did not abuse act cautiously, carefully and wisely. and they are once and for all time. Fundraising Reception on Saturday, Feb. religion to describe it. Lincoln's is one of Second, Lincoln built his case from Never again can we take for granted 18 at the Sanibel home of Peter and the masterpieces of political framing that sources familiar to his audience — the that the planet will recover from human Mallory Haffenreffcr. combined shrewdness and sagacity with Declaration of Independence. the abuse and insult. Progress toward sustain- Call Peter Blaze Corcoran at (239) moral clarity. Constitution and the Bible. In our lime we ability. however defined, will require 590-7166 or Donna Roberts at (239) 810- From Lincoln's example we might learn, can draw on similar sources but now much more complicated judgments involving 0241 for more information. first, to avoid unnecessary complication and enhanced by other constitutions and laws inlergeneralional ethics, science, econom- contentiousness. The issues of sustainability and proclamations of the world community. ics, politics, and much else as applied to Excerpted from the forthcoming issue of arc primarily ones of fairness and intergen- The Universal Declaration of Human problems of energy, agriculture, forestry, Conservation Biology. (Volume 20, Issue 2, erational rights not ones of technology or Rights and the Harth Charter, for example, shelter, urban planning, health, livelihood. April 2006). Reprinted with permission. Take a wading tour of San Carlos Bay Come on an Estuary Exploration and When: Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. & i fall in love with the wonders living below Wednesday March I. j the water's surface of San Carlos Bay with a Naturalist from the Sanibel-Captiva Where: San Carlos Bay. lull directions will I Conservation Foundation on Valentine's be given upon reservation. The date ; •* • .i Day. You will not only see your favorite and location arc subject to change due estuarinc creatures up close, but you will to weather or parking restrictions. | •:•
intramural games. The school has had use of the tennis courts for a given part of the Physician/author to day during two months a year. The best estimate for operating expenses is that the net increase after the discuss book at Answers to some questions or the Without the advantages of attending The school's contribution will be $52,000 proposed new Recreation Center Sanibel School and the after-school pro- (from $849,909 to $901,794). Sanibel Library gram, many workers could not or would Currently, the recreation center By ARMAND BALL not choose to work here. receives approximately $120,000 in pro- gram user fees. The present council has Dr. Arthur E. Baure will discuss his Chair, City Parks and Recreation Committee There is no plan to change the mini- book, "Doctor, Can I Ask You a Question?" mum age of persons using the weight said it will consider nominal membership fees to increase this income. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. at the The Parks and Recreation Committee room. Sanibel Public Library. is happy to see questions raised by citi- The operating budget for the proposed There is a small slide into one pool area and the city's insurance carrier has A world-renowned surgeon, Baure leads zens in a recent issue of the Reporter. We center has been carefully estimated con- the reader through the labyrinth of health- recognize that not all voters have been sidering operating costs of similar facili- indicated it will not increase the insur- ance premium. care in an easy to follow question-and- able to attend the various Committee and ties elsewhere. answer format. He answers the questions Council meetings where these issues have Many costs will be in line with present The Recreation Center is not seen as he's been asked by relatives, friends, and been aired. costs. Some will be less than repairing an alternative to the beaches. It is seen as patients throughout his career, as well as All of the questions cannot be and maintaining the current aging facility. primarily a service to the residents of those he asked when he was a patient him- answered in one space but other informa- Better materials and modern construction Sanibel and Captiva and children of self. tion will be forthcoming. methods employed in the new center will workers on the island. It is seen as a gath- ering place for island families, seniors Baue's talk is free and open to the pub- As to the number of persons using the provide energy efficiency and lower lic. present Recreation Center: maintenance costs. and individuals, a tool for encouraging physical fitness, and a safe place where For more information, contact the 10,539 persons (approximate) used the Some operating costs and staffing will Library at 472-2483 Center (gym/weight room) in 2005, be higher. The location of the welcome island children can gather for construc- 13,838 persons used the Swimming Pool desk and the various glass areas will tive activity. in 2005. improve security and provide a much- There has not been in the past nor will The Center figure is approximate improved visual supervision of program there be an effort to compete with other because exact attendance is not kept in areas. island entities. The present facility cannot DINING ON the weight room or gym. These figures do The School Board will, 'for the first adequately serve families due to the lack not indicate the number of hours in use, time, pay 20 percent of the electricity of program space, conflict with serious THE ISLANDS but individuals using the facility. For costs and regularly clean all building swimmers or exercise classes for leisure instance, after-school attendees are nor- areas used by the school, as well as one- time at the pool, and competition for use mally there for three hours a day third of the maintenance of the tennis of the present gymnasium. IS A TROPICAL Monday-Friday. courts. Persons desiring more detailed infor- Yes, 28 percent of the usage is by per- The school will have use of one-half of mation are invited to request "'Questions EXPERIENCE sons from Captiva or children of workers the gym (divided by a moveable wall) and Answers" by e-mailing me at alpha- on the island who also attend school here. during school hours and at other limes for [email protected] For Advertising BUIINEfl Information Call 472-5185 IHOWCAIE HEATING/COOLING E FAUX FINISHING *L COMPUTER HELP Daniel Computer Not Behaving? t,)f Call Miss Marcy's Computer Discipline SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT!!! 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TRs Coconut Grove Construction 9047 Mockingbird Drive Owner/Builder 2659 A302 West Gulf Drive Action Automatic Door Company All Island Glass & Aluminum Jenkins Melva M. tR 2321 2B West Gulf Drive 1426 Sanderling Circle Santoli Dennis R. Cole Custom Construction Inc. Stark David B. & Mary N. Colonial Roofing Inc. 5117 D202 Sea Bell Road 1308 Par View Drive Franzese Plumbing Inc 1341 5A Middle Gulf Drive Fabri-Tech Peters Donald H. & Judith K. New Code Windows & Door, Inc 200 218 Periwinkle Way Mantzoukas Cynthia Ballard Everett E. TR Kennedy/Debord Inc. 5117 D102 Sea Bell Road 1304 Sand Castle Road 1014 South Yachtsman Drive Mills Brothers Inc. Fabri-Tech Meyers R. G. & Judith A. Traverse John H. & Maureen P. 1046 Periwinkle Way 2737 125 West Gulf Drive 261 Ferry Landing Drive Osborne James M. Jr. & Betty B, Accent Awning Carroll Jerry Cook & Son Inc. _828 Sand Dollar Drive Fabri-Tech Logan A.S. & Shirley Ann Denecke Diane 475 Las Tiendas Lane 5117 F207 Sea Bell Road 1501 H402 Middle Gulf Drive True Vinyl Fence Deck & Docks Marris William C. Cornerstone Kitchens Inc. Carroll Jerry 855 Lindgren Blvd 1331 Sand Castle Road Essley Roofing Green Nancy B. Kalish John J. & Helen l.q True Vinyl Fence Deck & Docks 4570 Bowen Bayou Road 1341 1A Middle Gulf Drive Dalton Elton O. & Eleanor H. Lifestyle Shutter Systems Semmer Electric 293 Palm Lake Drive 1564 Middle Gulf Drive Sanibel Air Conditioning Inc. Fabri-Tech Steves Daniel R.& Rebecca J. 200 211 Periwinkle Way Lautermilch Jane F. 565 Lake Murex Circle Leguizamon E. E. & Gretchen G. GC Solutions Inc. 2475 111 West Gulf Drive New Code Windows & Door, Inc. 1665 Sabal Palm Drive Holston Craig J. & Patricia M. Stevens & Sons Glass Inc. G.R. Construction Management 1772 Serenity Lane 4597 Bowen Bayou Road Perkins Mary Tenbroek Sanibel Home Builders Inc. Cooley Thomas & Barbara Joy Lowes Home Center Inc. 776 Limpet Drive 4458 Waters Edge Lane Free safety checks Journalist Parker to SCCF plans available for boats speak to Democratic It is "Sanibel Island Safe Boating Week," on the island. The special week, which began Sunday, Feb. 5 Club meeting Feb. 15 open house "md continues through Saturday, Feb. 11, was approved Well-known political columnist Betty Parker will be the by the city council and prepared by members of the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Democratic Club of The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation will hold Marine Advisory Committee. The Sanibel Police Marine the Islands on Feb. 15. its annual Open House on President's Day, Monday, Feb. 20 Patrol, the Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron and Parker, a South Carolina native, has worked at "The from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Nature Center on Sanibel- the Sanibel Fire & Rescue District have also joined the News-Press" since 1974. She's covered state politics since Captiva Road. effort. 1985. Her column appears on Saturdays. She also appears The Open House includes activities, displays, music, and One of the events of "Safe Boating Week" is free,ves- weekly on NBC-2. refreshments. The Native Plant Nursery offer a 10 percent sel safety inspections of your boat, perfomred by mem- Her columns are insightful and she is full of information discount on plants that day. Sheilah and John Morley have bers of the power squadron. The inspections can be per- about the state, national, and local political scene. At the generously donated food and beverage for the event. formed at your dock by appointment. Although the February Democratic Club meeting, she will be speaking Bring a friend and/or meet new ones at the Sanibel- inspections are part of this particular week, they.are not and answering questions about the upcoming November Captiva Conservation Foundation's Open House. The limited to just these few days and are available all 2006 election, which includes several important issues and Nature Center is located one mile west of Tarpon Bay Road, through the year by calling any of the Vessel Safety campaigns for the state of Florida. on the left-hand side of Sanibel-Captiva Road. Inspectors. The meeting is open to the public and will be at 7 p.m. Overflow parking is available at the Shell Museum. To schedule an appointment or obtain more informa- at the Sanibel Library, 770 Dunlop Road. There is no roadside parking permitted. People are encour- tion call either George Irwin at 267-2320, Bob Healey at For more information, call Barbara Cooley, 472-8568. aged to use the overflow parking or ride on over by bicycle. 466-4169 or John Topp at 433-5150. Source: Democratic Club of the Islands Hope to see you there! Source: City of Sanibel Source: Sanibel Capitva Conservation Foundation ISLAND REPORTER Week of February 9-15, 2006 • 21
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Call Stephen or Laura Experience Needed (800) 584- (877) 571-7900 472-1587 1775 Ref #5600 22 • Week of February 9-15, 2006 ISLAND REPORTED SALES HELP WANTii GARAGE SALES N. Ft. Myers, 6.14 acres with fully Director of sales, $125K-$210K first Furniture including leather -sofa, All Wanted: Dead or Alive. Title or Stickley sofa, Pace chair (featured No Title. Trucks, Cars, Vans. automated plant nursery includes year in sales. No travel required greenhouse, production areas, 1-800-382-0859 ext. 9176. in Architectural Digest), Grange Seven days a week. (239) 633- tables, household items, clothing stockbeds, out buildings, tools & 5080. Ask for Chris or leave mes- Access to Gulf, deep water, close tc and much more. 1249 Seagrape sage. equipment. Also 1700sq.ft. 3/2 Lane, Saturday, Feb. 11. 10:00 - home. $525.000. (239) 543-4901 Sanibel, Ft. Myers Beach in Palm IMMEDIATE Isles, 2br/2ba/2 with den, pool REAL ESTATE 2:00. 1 OPENINGS: large dock, boat lift. Immaculate AD SALES Garage sale Fri 2/10, Sat 2/11. 8 to 4 LOTS FOR SALE $895,000. By Owner (239) 454- THE CAPE CORAL pm. 1004 Greenwood Ct N. 4238. DAILY BREEZE (Dunes). OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS A LOT OF LOTS AVAILABLE IN IS ACCEPTING Want a career in Real Estate without the CIERA, 1992 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. Cape APPLICATIONS ONLY 66K ACTUAL MILES Coral, Lehigh and Lake Placid. FOR Financial Ups & Down? FT sales position with SATURDAY ONLY RUNS GOOD Waterfront, Multi-family, single TWO COPY the opportunity to take FEBRUARY 11, 2006 LOOKS GOOD family and commercial. DESK a Real Estate Mag. 8:30 a.m. until done POWER WINDOWS .www.hmpproperties.com POSITIONS, to next level of success. 1278 SAND CASTLE ROAD POWER DOOR LOCKS or call (239) 707-0888 We offer you: (The Dunes) ICE COLD A/C ONE Base + Comm. Household, Furniture, LIGHT FRONT END ENTRY-LEVEL, Health Insurance Toys, Clothing, DAMAGE ONE 401K Plan Auto Accessories, $750. Cape Coral, Royal Tee Golf Course. ETC. EVENINGS OR LEAVE Cape Coral SW- furnished split plan. REQUIRING Exciting team atmosphere Beautiful gated community, 3BR/2BA on 80' direct access Fax resume to: MESSAGE 100x125, Lot #216, 11974 Royal A SOLID NEWS (239)772-9162 canal, Large lanai, heated custom (239) 574-3403 Tee Circle. $225,000. (603) 493- rock pool. New dock, lift, tiki hut BACKGROUND Attn Karen 3284 22' Vectra. $822,000. By ownei WITH SOME or Email (239) 542-0000 SUPERVISORY kmoore® A absolute all brand all new queen breezenewspapers.com pillow-top mattress set $130, king EXPERIENCE size $225: 7-Pc. bedroom set PREFERRED. w/sleigh bed, new, all in boxes, Pontiac Solstice 2005. New, fully Cape Coral. 529 SE 4th Street. Near ******************** SKILLS & TRADES sacrifice, $875. (239) 340-1475. loaded, two door, convertible. Lake Saratoga. Close to $29,995. (239) 292-6456. Shopping, Schools, City water/ KNOWLEDGE OF A absolute all new Queen sewer. 3% Discount for Cash QuarkXPress ffiLP WANTED: Orthopedic Mattress in plastic with 1975 Triumph TRG Purchase. Only $129,900. (716) REQUIRED FOR warranty. Can deliver. $130.00, full 316-4276. View at www.leepa.org BOTH POSITIONS. Experienced installers and shop help Size $120. Call (239) 349-0697 Parts car. $500. needed for Cape Coral Solid After 5:00 pm. 8823 Chatham Street OURS IS A SMALL Suface Shop. Call (239) 573-9511. A absolutely all brand new King (239)495-5582 Fort Myers NEWSROOM Double Pillow Top mattress. In Open House Every Sunday AND SUCCESSFUL plastic with warranty. Must sell Cape Coral. 1805 SW 12 Terrace. 12-3pm APPLICANTS WILL ANTIQUES $175.00. Can deliver. Call (239) Great Location. Close to Beautiful, Updated Home BE ADEPT AT 349-0850. Everything (golf-shopping). Near In The Villas VARIOUS Palmetto Pines. Only $114,900. 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FOR APPOINTMENT DAILY BROADSHEET Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Carved base and legs. Opens 1996 Dodge Ram 150 "NO REALTORS PLEASE" NEWS SECTION. Crystal Repair at show. to 56". $250. Loveseat, blue Kingqab, mtmm ****************** velvet w/matching pillows. V-8 Magnum motor Cape Coral, Gold Coast, sailboat LOCATED ON SAN CARLOS DUTIES WILL a Silver Chest Show by Reupholstered. Nice. $75. 5.2 liter, access, off Del Prado & Everest CANAL INCLUDE Pete Clapp (239) 995-9972. black & silver, Pkwy. 1909 SE 26th Terrace. ' 30 MINUTES TO COPYEDITING split back window, $689,000. Negotiable. Possible INTERCOASTAL AND DEVELOPMENT running boards, owner financing. (631) 806-5086 3/2/2 BUILT IN 1984 OF BUDGET FOR runs good, stereo, for appointment. WIREPAGES. MEDICAL & HEALTH tow package, bedliner, FEATURES: AUCTIONS & BAZAARS new tires. •NEW ROOF Is Stress Ruining Your Life? Read SEND RESUME AND $4500. OBO. •NEW A/C SYSTEM Auction - Luxury Ski DiANETICS by Ron L. 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New 320 sq ft dock in 2004 MANAGER *************** diesel and 6-speed Allison Strap# 7000# lift, minutes to the gulf NEEDED IN FAST-PACED SUNDAY FEB. 26TH Transmission. Loaded with 17 27-4325-00-00001,006F. $575,000. (239) 826-6795 CIRCULATION 12PM Alone?? Seniors Dating Bureau. options, extended warranty. 2- (239)940-1362 9 *™l DEPARTMENT. BUCKINGHAM, FL Safest since 1977!! (Ages 45-90) slides, power awning and lots RESPONSIBILITIES 1-800- 922-4477 or log onto: more. Only $89,900. (239) 543- INCLUDE: LARGE HOME + RespectedDating.com 9238, email: MANAGING ACREAGE, b_c_fou [email protected] INDEPENDENT CAR, CONTRACTORS & BEAUTIFUL MULTIPLE PRODUCTS. FURNITURE, EXPERIENCED OR WILL JEWELRY SALE CAGES & PERCHES ' F.M. Magnificent river view, 100ft TRAIN THE RIGHT &MORE Ericonji Discount Pet Supplies seawall, 2br/1'/2ba huge garage PERSON. MUST Warehouse. deep lot, mature royal palms, 439S ********* E. Riverside Drive. Quiet area. HAVE RELIABLE See website for Quality pet products Southernmost Pine Island waterfront lowest prices. $895,000. (239) 690-1883, cell VEHICLE. photos & terms. lot; sailboat canal 3 minutes from (812) 240-1143 MONDAY-FRIDAY WWW. •Food »Toys 'Cages. San Carlos Bay. 60x110 w/utiltties FULL TIME SCOTTAUCTIONS.COM Located, just behind at the street; very desirable area. SALARY. BENEFITS. ************************ ShrimpShack off Metro Pkway, $500,000. OBO. Call (206) 321- BRUCE C. SCOTT 5510; email: APPLY IN PERSON AT AUCTIONS & Ft. Myers. [email protected] 14051 JET PORT LOOP RD REAL ESTATE SALES (239) 225-4020 FT MYERS, FL 33913 (239) 242-7661 FAX RESUME TO: OR (239) 425-8871 (888) 283-7058 ATTN: E-MAIL: DONNA EGGEMAN [email protected] HUNT ELK, Red Stag-, Whitetail, 2005 VERUCCI SCOOTER, OR E-MAIL: LIC#AU415AB1S7 Buffalo, Wild Boar. Our season: WITH SADDLE BAG now- 3/31/06. Guaranteed hunting N.Ft.Myers 3/2 direct access, 55 deggeman® 49 C.C., 4 SPEED, A Cape Yacht Club, dock, 6,000 Ib lift, mature land- Breezenewspapers.com license, $5.00. - trophy in two 50 M.P.H. 4br/3ba/2car garage, days. No-Game/ No-Pay policy. scaping, fruit trees, library, great YELLOW - pool, sailboat access, neighborhood, $395,000. Nc Days (314) 209-9800; evenings SHARP LOOKING 3 minutes to river. Realtors. Call (239) 340-0002. (314)293-0610 "WHEELS!" Recently remodeled. $1,550. Beautiful landscaping, CALL JOE, fruit trees. WOW! BUILDING SALE! "Beat Next IBAVEL (239)573-0464 5609 Del Rio Court. Increase!" 20x26 Now $3340 By owner! Aide/Assistant. Physical therapy aide CRUISE- 7 NIGHTS, EASTERN for clinic on Sanibel Island. Part 25x30 $4790. 30x44 $7340. 40x66 $773,333. OBO. $11,490. Factory Direct, 26 Years. CARIBBEAN. Brand new ship Call time or full time hours available. sailing r/t from Ft. Lauderdale Experience helpful but willing to Many Others. Ends/ accessories (239) 633-7166 optional. Pioneer (800) 668-5422 November 2006- March 2007. train the right candidate. Phone: From $499 (port taxes included) (239) 395-1097. Fax a resume: METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$ Buy with FREE BUS! (800) 741-1770, 395-1968. Direct From Manufacturer. 20 col- PLACE YOUR www. By owner 13.5 acres mol, improved ors in stock with all Accessories. allaboardtravel.com Quick turn around! Delivery pasture. 2004 home 3/2, family AD TODAY! Available Toll Free (888) 393-0335 room, front porch. Off Highway 31, Arcadia FL. Reduce price Enjoy Great Sunsets on this quiel STEEL BUILDINGS, Factory $390,000. (850) 579-4257, (239) CALL Cape Coral Arrowhead Lake Clearance. New, never erected 872-8427 home. 2,398s.f., pool/hot-tub, pri- 30x40, 40x60, 50x100 and SHIRLENE AT vacy fence, 3/2 w/large den, very 60x100. Will Sell for balance Call nice AVALAR Gulf Coasl Frank (800) 803-7982 472-1587 Properties. (239) 574-7836. ISLAND REPORTER Week of February 9-15, 2006 • 23 •
MOUNTAINS OF NORTH GA. The Very Best of Riverfront, Lakefront, Acreage Tracts, Building Parcels LOGGERHEAD-CAY VACATION-RENTAL From 1 to 195 acres Direct From Fully Furnished Sanibel Owners (706) 276-7773 Two bedroom/two bath MOVE TO TENNESSEE! Looking Condo. One bedroom/one bath condo For Lake Lots, Lake Homes, Land, Pool-Tennis-Cable-DVD East end. NEW LISTING! Farms, Victorians, Investment or CALL FOR Short walk to beach. Marinas? We Have it all at afford- MARCH & APRIL Available monthly 1643 SAND CASTLE SPECIALS MARCH - $2,000 1.23 acres, 2-stali barn, feed/ tack able prices. EXECUTIVE CHOICE Enjoy stunning views REAL ESTATE in Tennessee BY OWNER APRIL-$1,500 room, fenced solar gate. of the lake and 1-516-628-1801 Try offers! Remodeled 3br/2ba/ garage con- (865) 717- 7775 CHARLOTTE I8th fairway of the BRANSON Agent or visit my web- [email protected] www.Sanibelonebedroom.cort verted into den. 52" Big Screen TV. Dunes Country Club. $345,000. Owner/ Agent (239) site: Three bedrooms, two baths. WWW.EXECUTIVECHOICE 1-800-499-1392 839-2411. Beautifully decorated Two lots in heart of Punta Gorda his- REALESTATE.COM LOGGERHEAD CAY and remodeled with toric district. Great investment or solid surface counter tops, opportunity across from THE PER- Two bedrooms/two baths. tile WWW.CHARLOTTE Sleeps four. WEST GULF FECT CAPER on brick road. BRANSON.COM __ and much, much more! $649,850. Call Carol Wade, First floor convenience. BEACHFRONT $589,000 Prudential Village Realty, (941) MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA AAH NOW AVAILABLE: AVAILABLE: 585-9599 COOL SUMMERS, MIL& WIN- February: $1675/week FEBRUARY 19-26, 2006 JANIE PRITCHARD, Realtor TERS Affordable Homes & March 4-April 22: $1750/week Condo sleeps six. ResortQuest Real Estate Mountain Cabins, Land. CALL After April 23: 3975/week Amenities include: By owner Cape Coral, 506 SE 27th Terrace. Formerly FOR FREE BROCHURE (877) Heated Pool Priscilla Murphy Realty 837-2288 EXIT REALTY MOUN- (513) 922-2378 (business) Hot Tub 3br/2ba/2car, solar heated pool, (513) 922-7882 (home) 1250Sq.Ft living area, tile. New; (239)472-1511 TAIN VIEW PROPERTIES Gas Grills (cell) 980-7474 www.exitmurphy.com e-mail." Lovely treed grounds, carpets, roof, a/c, fans. [email protected] Appliances, oversized corner lot. NC MOUNTAINS 10.51 acres on untouched by hurricanes. Asking $265,000. (239) 573-1357, mountain top in gated community, $1500 851-9811 Roomy ,2 BR/2 BA view, trees, waterfall & large public Ocean's Reach Gulf Front Condo. Contact Bonnie: close to beach lake nearby, paved private access, • One bedroom. Sleeps four. (239) 395-9060 on large lot. $119,500 owner (866) 789-8535 Completely renovated. All new $499,900 www.NC77.com appliances and furnishings. Pool, Stest Sliy 8.5 acres on Sanibel. tennis, cable/DVD. Call owner for Manufactured home LEHIGH North Carolina Gated Lakefront discount. (612) 730-2728 or email: lot, 65'X 140', Community 1.5 acres plus, 90 larrysly@prodigy.net Cape, sailboat access, 2br/2ba/1car minutes from Sanibel PROPERTIES miles of shoreline. Never before Adorable 2 Bdrm/1 Bath garage. 5370 Del Monte Court. $99,000. offered with 20% pre-development Duplex. Walking distance Yacht Club area, 500ft. to river. Call Wil Compton at 1 % ACRES discounts, 90% financing. Call to Beach. Easily Best location in area. Asking (239)209-6171. (800) 709-5253 __ ON THE GULF Accessible to Causeway/ $785,000. Call (239) 895-8000, Bikepath. $2700/month Call for list of Island properties SECTION31 TENNESSEE LAKEFRONT ISLAND BEACH CLUB (917) 903-6377 RE/MAX of the Islands. TOWNSHIP445 $3000/month Mar. 20 - April. RETREATS Newly released lake- 330-B Water Included/Ground GOV'T HOMES! $0 DOWN! BANK RANGE 29 EAST front, wooded and mountain view REPOS & FORECLOSURES! NO Level Unit. sites. 1 to 6 acres from the $40s. KING'S CROWN Furnished Unit Available. CREDIT OK! $0/ LOW DOWN! DIRT ROAD NOW. PAVED 90 minutes to Nashville. Don't miss Call for Listings (800) 498-8619 ROADS BEING PUT IN. 102 (239) 277-3184. SOME TREES ON LAND. the sunsets over the lakel Call (866) 339-4966 Eagles Ridge POINTE SANTO SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!! Tired of Hurricanes? Buy the last of D-5 $65,000 Georgia Coast. Waterfront, low 300s; Marshfront, 200s; Golf OCEANS' REACH Cape. Spotless!! Ready to move in!! 4A1 Canal-front 2-bedroom/2-b. (239)731-2913 Course, Mid - 150s. Great invest- duplex available mid-April Built in 2000. 3br/2ba/2car, tile LEAVE MESSAGE Two bedroom/two bath con throughout, w/carpeted bedrooms, FANTASTIC ment property. Call Charlie & annual rental. 5 houses frt Partners, (912) 258-4561 dos. walk-in closets, all appliances (like Brand new Hibiscus model, Tarpon All amenities including East Gulf Drive and 3-min new) & window treatments stay. Point Marina, 3200sq.ft., 3 or 4 Waterfront Land Sale! Direct pool and tennis. walk to beach. Easy access Extra large lanai & patio. br/3-1/2 ba. Many upgrades. RIAiBTATI Waterfront Parcels from only All condos in arid off island! Perfect for coui Oversized garage, beautifully land- Elegantly decorated & furnished. $9,900! 2 acres dockable with Log excellent condition. or small family. Quiet neighb scaped w/waterfall. Dimensional All new, $875,000., Call (239) Cabin Pkg. from $89,900! 4.5 hood. S1650/month per side p roof, upgrades. $289,900. (239) 895-8000 or (917) 903-6377 WANTED acres dockable waterfront only Please call: half of utilities. Furnishir 573-9262 $99,900! All properties are new to (239)472-1161 or available. Security depc the market! Call toll-free (866) 770- email: required. Call Jean at (239) 6 5263 ext. 8 [email protected] 0278. Large 3/2 lakefront TIME SHARE home in Gumbo Limbo PRESTIGIOUS with pool. $1800/month. FOR SALE WEST GULF DRIVE Old Town by Suwannee River, GULF VIEW Call Jamie Krichbaum Florida. Lakefront, 2br/1ba, fire- Large with RE/MAX of the xecutive Condo, Charlotte Harbor. Islands at 472-2311. Top floor, sunset view, vaulted ceil- place, large deck, 1.8 wooded CASA YBEL Three bedrooms/two baths DIRECT ACCESS HOME ings, 3Bdr/2Ba, 2000 + /sqft., cov- acres, custom interior, private set- Two screened lanais. WEEK 11 (March) Private Beach Access. SECAPECORAL ered parking, deeded boat ting, utility buildings. Adjacent to UNIT G-203 3532 S.E. 1ST PLACE slip/10,000/lb lift. Heated pool, ten- nature preserve. $259,900. (800) AVAILABLE: GULF FRONT JAN - FEB - MARCH 2007 CALL nis, DSL. Granite counters, 3-way 242-4063, CENTURY 21 Baynard Two bedrooms/two baths. (239)540-2622 storm shutters. Available Realty By owner: $48,000 (239)910-6430 FORAPPOINTMENT Apr./2006. $785,000. (941) 575- (616) 335-9020 "NOREALTORSPLEASE" 6565. Sand Pointe: Two bedroom, two bath WATERFRONT CONDO LOCATED ONSANCARLOS, condo. Weekly rental from owner. CANAL TORTUGA $945 to $2,045 per week. Large Updated end unit penthouse 30 MINUTES TO BEACH CLUB screened lanai. Excellent Gulf at INTERCOASTAL view, www.sandpt.com'or (941) Punta Rassa. WEEKS 40 -41 - 42 795-4373 3/2/2 BUILT IN 1984 (OCTOBER) Two bedrooms/two baths Best Beach Location. with large FEATURES: $27,000/total Screened lanai. •NEWROOF (913) 522-5777 SUNDIAL Pool, Jacuzzi, fishing pier, •NEWA/CSYSTEM AVAILABLE: and much more. •NEWGASSPAHEATER $1700 monthly on Forest Lake Townhome, 3bedroom FEB 4 - MARCH 4 •NEWBERBERCARPET APRIL 1 - 29 annual lease. •UP-DATEDKITCHEN 2.5bath, 1486SF, master down, VACATION KiHTAlS backyard, English Garden. Alabama. 87mi. North of Florida, Two bedrooms/2 baths/den GULF VIEW REALTY &BATHROOMS ATRIUM Direct Gulf-views (239) 466-3313 •7,000/LBBOATLIFT Overlooks pool, clubhouse. Open 3/2/2 fireplace; large master bath, house every Sunday 1-5PM. 3003 walk-in closets. Hardwood flooring, Exclusive Gulf front Sanibel condo Washer/dryer •POOL & SPA residence. Available after Hi-speed-internet RECENT DIAMOND BRITE Palmetto Oak Drive. Fort Myers Oak cabinets. 42.4 acres; 8000 $299,900. (239) 274-0506 pines. Large pond w/dock. February 28, 2006. By owner. Pools-Tennis-Cable-TV/DVD's mm CORAL RESURFACE Hunter's Paradise. $250,000 (334) Please call (608) 363-7669 Weekly rates •SOLAR PANELS FOR POOL 243-5154 Call owner •ALL APPLIANCES WATERFRONT CONDOS for substantial savings: INCLUDED ASHEVILLE, NC AREA HOME- 888-278-9604 •CITYWATER/SEWER/ SITES Own a private mountain [email protected] DUALWATER-ALL PUNTA RASSA retreat. Gated riverfront communi- BAY/BEACH-VILLAS ASSESSMENTS PAID Lovely ty. Stunning mountain views. 1 to 8 SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT •SPRINKLERSYSTEM Two bedrooms/two baths acres from the $60s. Four-season 1-3 Bedroom Bay Villa. •FLORATAMGRASS with assigned climate. Call (866) 292- 5762. Bear 2 Bedroom & SUNSET-CAPTIVA W/LANDSCAPING Covered parking. River Lodge 2 Bedroom w/Loft Beach Villas. Newly renovated •9CEILINGFANS 4th floor end unit Seasonal Rates. 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Home is a real find. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Beautiful custom builders hor •TILED KITCHEN//DINING/ SAVE THROUGH OWNER! in horse farm on 4.5 acres w BATHROOMS Heated pool, Jacuzzi, WINTER SEASON IS HERE! 1-800-878-7495 Private Fishing pier, playground MUST SEE THE BEAUTIFUL 5,000sq.ft. barn, $1,895,000. Vi. •QUIETSTREETAND Beachfront-Community. www.forsalebyowner.com CONVENIENTTO and adjacent to PEACEFUL MOUNTAINS OF Fully furnished. WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS. listing #20583907 for details or C SHOPPING, GOLFING Sanibel Harbour Yacht Club. 2CATV's, VCP, (239) 772-7762. & DINING. This one will not last! Homes, Cabins, Acreage & BEACH FRONT CD/Stereo, W/D. $525,000. Asking $499,000. Investments. Cherokee Mountain POINTE SANTO Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock. Call Now! Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy Two bedrooms/2 baths. Call owner www.cherokee End unit. (615) 371-9029 SANIBEL HARBOUR mountainrealty.com Total privacy. http://mywebpages.comcast. North Tower beauty features Call for Free Brochure Wide open views: net/sal lytom Brand new 3/2 home, in quiet nei» Two bedrooms/two baths (800)841-5868 Gulf - Beach - Pool - Lagoon. borhood, no bank qualifying ne> Lowest rates and COASTAL NC DEEPWATER! Off- ed. $12,000. moves you in. 3? Spacious screened lanai. season Special- Save Big! 10 By Owner: East Gator Circle. $278,900. C Fort Myers. 14134 Danpark Loop. 7th floor location (610) 539-9281 TAHITI DRIVE (786) 554-9669 acres- $139,900. Beautifully wood- Home for Rent: 2/2/2, Built 2005. Be The First provides the ed, deep boatable water, long pris- www.sanibelreiax.com Owner. Over 1200 sqft living area. Spectacular views Monthly tine shoreline. Access to ICW, 3 bedrooms/2 baths. Lanai, Pool. Gated Community, found only at Atlantic, Sounds. Power, phone, Close to mall/airport/sports-com- Sanibel Harbour. 700 feet to beach. perked. Excellent financing. Call Starting at $3500/month. plex. $279,900 (952) 454-3354 Priced at $734,000. now (800) 732-6601 x 1458 BEAUTIFUL Call for your private showing. POINTE-SANTO Hideaways-in-Florida Realty EASTERN TENNESSEE MOUN- GULF-FRONT (239) 472-2715 PUNTA RASSA TAIN HOMESITES Gated lakeside PENTHOUSE-CONDO. Hot area! Remodeled 3/2/2, 4*'° Viewtiful sunsets, community. 1 to 5 acre wooded 2-Bedrooms/2-Baths. SW 13th Ave. New tile, carp Gulf breezes, and lake view sites from the $40s. Screened lanai with THE-VACATION-HOME cabinets, Corian counters, gars - dolphins, boats, Planned amenities. Minutes from spiral staircase to door and sprinklers. Open-fl. And the islands! Chattanooga. Call today (866) private rooftop sundeck. YOU'VE plan, lanai, $297,900. Brok Lehigh- 2006 home, completion April. A community 292-5769 Gates of the River Gorgeous sunrises/sunsets. ALWAYS WANTED Owner (239) 481-7478 3/2 with security system, lanai, full of amenities Luxurious. sprinkler system, appliances. E. Tennessee Lake Properties Fully equipped. and this lovely Homes from $200,000 to Most-private-beach. Picture not actual house. Two bedroom, two bath condo Call Owner: Dock-on-Bayou. Motivated to sell. $237,000. (612) $1,000,000. Lakefront lots from Substantial savings. to enjoy it all! $100,000 Lakeview lots from Heated-Pool. 501-4753,(763)428-1825 Yours for $538,000. (610) 664-2371 Wide-Porches. $35,000 Call Lakeside Realty email: [email protected] Cape Coral, NE area. Over 2000F Must see! (423) 626-5820 Open-Sunning-Decks. Chateau Sur Mer area. beautiful brand new home. 3£ www. NE 15th Ave, $10,000. bet GULF VIEW REALTY lakesiderealty-tn.com Idyllic luxury/comfort. builders cost! $299,900. (239) 3< (239) 466-3313 Easy-care, no-effort 3113. HORSE FARM LIQUIDATION 20 CAPTIVA ISLAND Vacation-Home. acres- $59,900 Lush pastures, Three-Bedrooms/Three-Baths. beautiful trout stream, spectacular One bedroom cottages Monthly Rentals. upstate NY setting! Ideal summer on 160 Egret St. FMB CLASSIFIEDS home site! Terms avail! Call now! Pine Island Sound. Call for rates. Estero Island (877) 909-5263 Bay front w/dock. Fri Sat Sun 9-5 (239) 472-8248 www.upstateNYIand.com Village area. (505) 982-9242 Deep Water Canal WORK! Walk to Beach. Direct Gulf Access. LAKEFRONT BARGAINS! Flexible scheduling: PLACE YOUR Waterfront Properties from Nightly $99,900 Lake Guntersville, Cape Coral SW- 4/2 Gulf acce Nice! 3/3 Pool Home. Weekly w/heated pool/spa. Tile roof, t Cross street to beach. AD TODAY! Alabama Exclusive Goose Pond Monthly Island Premier bass fishing desti- wood floors, paver lar, $879,000 2,237sq.ft. under air. $669,0! Motivated Pricing nation ONE DAY ONLY LAND AMERICAN REALTY CALL SALE! ~Saturday, February 11th~ Call Andrew, owner/agent (2: Jack & Carol Underhill OF CAPTIVA, Inc. 850-3608 239-940-0756 SHIRLENE AT 90 minutes from Atlanta, 1 hour or 1-800-547-0127 Prudential Florida less from Birmingham, Huntsville, www.captiva-island.com WCI Realty Chattanooga. Call NOW for early 472-1587 appointment! (888) LAKE- SALE x 914 24 • Week of February 9-15, 2006 ISLAND REPORTER
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New 2005 "Cape Royal Golf Course Community" overlooking "Fairways." Living, family, 3bed- rooms, 3.5baths. Screened lanai, Veterans Area. 2012sqft living. 1527 Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd. pool, pool bath $624,900. Pamela Waterfront, 3/2/2, great room, Recently remodeled. 3/2 with easy BEAUTIFUL UPGRADED shopping access. $139,000. Call 2002 K May, Aranda Realty, Inc (239) island kitchen, den, lanai, heated 565-5265 3/2/2 POOL HOME, pool, wheelchair access. City 24hrs. recorded message at (888) SW CAPE HOME 254-5140 ext. 2092 for complete 3613 PELICAN BLVD. LIVING ANDFAMILY Utilities in & paid. $415,000 (239) Beautiful updated brick home in th< ROOM, FENCED, 574-3244 or (239) 247-2644 details. lona area. 3br/2ba/2 car garage 3/2/2, CORNERLOT.OFF well maintained, lush landscaping SPACIOUSOPEN PELICAN BLVD., quiet family neighborhood SPLIT FLOOR PLAN, CAPECORAL. $349,900. Call Jeff Pauly a $349,900. Century 21. (239) 595-6133 VAULTEDCEILINGS. CALLTODAY! Whiskey Creek, By Owner, NEWCARPET, 3Br/3Ba/2Car, den, livingroom, PAINT, SUNCOUNTRYREALTY BRAND NEW HOME BUILT JUST MARYSOCIN-SCHMITZ family room, diningroom, spa and CUSTOM VERTICALS FOR YOU! 2,137sf. desirable NW (239)849-6245. pool. 3000sq.ft. under air, & BLINDS. Cape. To be complete on 4-7-06. $559,000. (239) 482-6405 • 16" DIAGONAL TILE, OWNER MUST SELL!! Priced BREAKFASTNOOK under market value $247,000. W/BAYWINDOW, "aRBI 7P^--lCf-1=> 'W! 05P-PB45. INSIDE FT MYERS BEACH LAUNDRYROOM, HOMES CITYWATER/SEWER. 3br/2.5ba home on oversized lot BYOWNER, BUYERS AGENTS with great views of the river. 3 LagunaLakes blocks south of Colonial on River WELCOME Gated Community side of McGregor. $560,000. (239) Furnished, on lake JUSTREDUCED 1 GOTO: 931-3614 or 472-8151. 3br/2 /2 ba/2car garage WWW. 3/2/2 pool home, completely remod- Family room & many OWNERS.COM/TMW8561 eled with brand new roof, SW other upgrades. Brand new 3br/2ba/2car, new tile, Cape Coral, below appraised 15653 Alton Drive TOVIEWTHEHOME. carpet and appliances. Triple lot $449,000. APPRAISEDAT$270,000, value at $299,900.100% financing 3 site, .5 acres, all assessments available. Owner/ Agent (239) F _•:! Mye'i. Death 4-plex, for sale, 3- (239)482-5712 SELL $264,900. paid, 1221 SE 13th Avenue. CBS Florida Suncoast (239)542-0966 878-8003 rental units plus owners apart- construction, 1435SF, $264,900. ment, walk to beach and Times Investment o.b.o. Owner/Agent (239) 850- Square, new roof, many improve- Owner/Agent 0466 ments, offered by owner Heinz Rubin UNIQUE $750,000., (239) 334-3688, 841- .3/2/2, SW pool home near Cape 7833. Harbor, beautiful landscaping, tile interesting 2-story home (1926) with floors throughout, sprinklers and triplex on four lots. Bring imagina- new stainless appliances. Move in tion, update to your specs. NORTH FT MYERS condition for only $349,900. 100% $474,850 (on three lots for financing available. Call $415,000). Call Carol Wade, HOMES n * Vannessa, at Coastal Realty (239) Prudential Village Realty, (941) 3/2 on 3 lot site in desirable SE 645-3837 585-9599 giants For Sale By Owner Like New Large Cape. Beautifully maintained with Estate Home 4/3, Den/Office, new appliances, new flooring, and (2BKE21MM1 Family Room w/FP Formal hurricane shutters, all this and CLASSIFIEDS WORK! Moving- Must Sell- 5 acres, 2 hous- Dining/Living Room 3,000 + sq ft assessments paid for only es, gated, fenced & cross fenced, Living Large Lot in Woodlands $245,900, 100% Financing avail- 3 stall barn, large pole barn. Too LIGHTHOUSE POINT $775,000 (239) 898-3426 able. Call Vannessa at Coastal PLACE YOUR AD TODAY! much to list. 2- minutes from 1-75. Realty (239) 645-3837 - Asking $1,295 million. Call (239) SANIBEL ISLAND CALL SHIRLENE AT 472-1587 872-7560. East End — Bay views from two outside decks of this spacious second floor condo. Three bedrooms, two baths — 14-day minimum rentals. $710,000 357 SEMINOLE FORT MYERS BEACH Bay front beauty on an over-sized lot. Boat lift and dock, large pool, lovely decor. Weekly rentals permitted. $1,799,000 18 picturesque Holes 250 ESTERO BOULEVARD ESTERO ISLAND BEACH VILUS Aaaaah... 1-10 acres of scenic amenities Gulf views and sunsets from this super two bedroom, two bath condo Mri days of (/off with great daily/weekly rental income. Limited memherships $739,000 3600 ESTERO BOULEVARD FORT MYERS BEACH Connlless memories Charming olde Florida beach house with a fireplace in the living room and large eat-in kitchen overlooking the Gulf. Priced at Lot Value. $1,950,000 Call for your viewing appointment for any of these spectacular deals and other comparableproperties.
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