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retires . . . FOGGED OUT Sanibel Deputy Police Chief Jack Primm has announced that his last day on the job will be Feb. 16.

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Political coalition sets Wednesday, at 10 ;:.m. in the Jan. 30 open meeting Sanibel Library. According io organizers, the coalition has L'jb.s than a week alter 1 formed an Advisory Committee .lack Primm announced he News editor with about 2.0 members during was leaving the Sanibel its three meet ings and has Police Department, Chief Motivated by a perception authored governing rules and a Lew Phillips did the that the city has not responded mission statemcnl. The group same. to the desires of its citizenry, a will be a Registered Florida fledging group of Sanibel resi- Political Committee shortly —See page 4 dents is forming a new political after the Jan. 30 meetini>. said coalition in an effort to give a SGGC Chair Ted Tyson. " larger cross-section of residents The SGGC has also pub- voice in local government. lished in today's Island Michael Pistella The group, Sanibel Good Reporter a press release s Early morning fog, which some days stretched into the early Government Coalition, or afternoon, made traveling the Causeway a misty experience SGGC, has scheduled an intro- See Coalition Mel Fisher's Treasure during the past week. Company recently ductory meeting next page 2 reopened for business, -Sec pn»e 7 Imwd iniefls HD@W dti

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Crab races Whitecaps owners denied Crab races are back at ACTION! 'Tween Waters Inn on Captiva, with part of the short term rental request proceeds going to United long-term stays. Way. By Erik Burriss Staff writer "People don't have that kind of money and they certainly don't have —See page 13 The future of White Caps the time," White Caps unit owner Condominiums was cast into doubt Iris Hoffman said Tuesday. Island Gardening Tuesday when the Planning The units' small size — they Commission first denied a request average 575 square feet — is also a Gardgn expert Ron to delay action on revising the prop- deterrent for monthly rentals, said Sympson explains what to erty's development permit, then William Staples, president of the do about that sooty mold denied the revision. condominium association. on your wedelia. Although located in the heart of Ebelini had requested that the the island's resort district, White commission delay action on the —See page 15 Caps owners were barred from rent- owners' request to amend their ing their units for periods of less development permits since he was than four weeks by their develop- scheduled to be in court in Fort ment permit. Originally built as a Myers Tuesday. The commission 8 BUSINESS page 6-7 motel in 1953, the prohibition on denied the request since all the weekly rentals was put into place material relevant to a decision was * OPINION page 8-9 when it was converted to condo- gathered on Dec. 11. miniums in 1980. "All the evidence is in, all the Anna Liakas » LOOKING BACK page 10 At a Dec. 11 hearing, the owners legal arguments made," City Production was underway on Captiva this week as the of the nine-unit complex and their Attorney Doug Wyckoff said. Touchstone Pictures and Original Film romantic comedy 8 DATELINE page 14 attorney. Mark Ebelini, argued for The commission then approved a "Sweet Home Alabama" staged two scenes from the pic- being allowed to rent on a weekly resolution denying the proposed ture starring actors Reese Witherspoon, who received ® TV LISTINGS page 16 basis because of the units' location critical acclaim in this summer's "Legally Blonde" and in the i^'vOit disuiet, and the diflt- See Josh Lucas, who just recently co-starred with Russell culty oi lindmg icnteis mteiested in Crowe in Ron Howard's "Beautiful Mind." • CLASSIFIED' page 21 I»agt

W!'. <.'5lL» u», 2 • Week of Jan. 24-30, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER WHITE CAPS From page 1 permit amendment, following a Planning Options include Department recommendation. using the condomini- At the hearing, Planning Director Bruce ums as second Rogers testified that White Caps does not homes, something have the required amount of recreational several owners are area for resort status. Assistant Planning doing, Staples said, Director Ken Pfalzer testified that the then- or selling to a devel- owners of White Caps voluntarily agreed oper. Ebelini said the to the condition in 1980. owners have several The current owners are split on Pfalzer's legal options or they point, although they expressed disappoint- could appeal to City ment in the commission's decision. Council. "It was there for us to read, although Hoffman said two they never enforced it," Staples said. offers have already However, Hoffman said that when she been made from a developer who wants to and her husband purchased the property, build a multi-unit resort like the two that they were told that the restriction was a currently sandwich White Caps. technicality, "You folks are beginning to look like "We all knew what we were getting Miami Beach," she said. "We're the last of Pete Bishop into?" Hoffman said. "Not at all, not all." old Sanibel." Condominium units at White Caps, which lies in the resort housing The future of White Caps is still unde- Any decision to sell to a developer is district, average 575 square feet in area. The Sanibel Planning not likely to happen immediately, Commission denied unit owners' request to revise a development per- termined. The owners association is meet- mit so they could rent their condos for less than 4 consecutive weeks. ing Monday to discuss the matter. Staples said.

the [Dark Skies] ordinance?" Stauss asked. "No-one knows. Knee jerk is a good word . . . With the Wildlife COALITION Committee the Council took an individual complaint, took some action and disrupt- From page 1 ed the activities of the Committee. That's just the tip of this Council's reign. What explaining its mission and listing specific endorsed the Earth are they doing addressing issues like the organizing principles or goals that will Charter last spring, a Earth Charter — issues none of us have guide its activities (see page 8). paid advertisement brought to them? It's a Council out of con- "The Earth Charter was a catalyst that calling for rescinding trol, and we'll be a watch-dog." brought together many voices, people the endorsement was Tyson stressed that while sections of who did not really know one another," published in local the community not usually associated said Stephen Alexander, the coalition's papers. The Council with environmentalism, such as youth and public relations director and a member of has since rescinded the business community, will be "impor- its Advisory Committee. "It made us all endorsement. tant cohorts" in the coalition, the group is aware of an undercurrent of people con- "We bring togeth- dedicated to the principles of the Sanibel cerned that their voices are not being er members of all the The images in the SGGC logo rep- Vision Statement. heard. If so many of us feel this way, we Sanibel communities resent the coalition's inclusive- Tyson ness, say organizers. "We're for Below Market Rate Housing, thought, why not form something to give who wish to partici- and we're for the environment," Tyson said. us a voice. From that well-spring came the pate in a meaningful ment of several sections of the communi- "Everybody is. The difference is we're also Sanibel Good Government Coalition . . . manner in the governance of the city," ty, including young families, the business for the people who ean't climb the stairs, saiid SGGC.CfoaiSGGCCfoi i"l^r l^r^e^^ftMapOT*^ - comrriiiriity, youth and city employees. we're going to represent them too." tant thing is membership in th6 SGGC is "I think that those who have dominated Tyson referred to a recent request by i dog."' open to everybody. Currently it's so divi- The Earth Charter also made some cit- the debate clearly don't express the views residents at Sandy Bend??? sive [in the city], and we need to make it of the majority," said Stuart Stauss, a mem- Condominiums who asked Council for izens aware that they were not. always cohesive, for the ultimate betterment of informed about Council decisions until it ber of the coalitions Board of Directors. help in getting an elevator installed the community." "It's been that way for quite some time." because several of the residents have was too late, said Marilyn West, another Coalition organizers say the group is member of the Advisory Committee. Stauss said City Council sometimes become too old or infirm to climb to their _^v_ non-partisan but would like to bring second and third-story units. The residents'"' "People were stunned," West said. acts in knee-jerk fashion, responding to together people who do not necessarily complaints of a few voices without inves- were told to go through the proper plan- "Nobody know what the Earth Charter agree with the direction Sanibel City ning department channels. said, until the ad in the paper. We're going Council is taking on specific issues. The tigating whether the majority of citizens to change that." city has been dominated by a small group agree. One example, he said, was the Dark Alexander said the first objective of the Several months after the City Council of activists, organizers say, to the detri- Skies ordinance that prohibits outside group will be to spread the word that the lighting at night, and another example was coalition is organizing. "We want to the Council's handling of the Wildlife increase membership and coalesce around Committee. Stauss was the Wildlife some thoughts and ideas," said Alexander. Committee's chair when the Council "Then we'll give those thoughts and ideas voted not to reappoint him as a member in a political voice. We're going to increase December, 2001. the frequency of debate, and elevate the Sanibel/Captiva "How many'people wanted to change tone of debate." Real Estate Seminar -Zor your rooms J to look good Topics someone has to •Island Real Estate since 9/11 spend time: * What's selling on SanibeljCaptiva .:.-*>* * Island Real Estate appreciation Planning • Designing * How to Save Taxes with a 1031 Exchange Measuring • Ordering * Problem areas to avoid when purchasing Coordinating • Installing * Real estate market trends and forecasts 3 Jfiarcia <]eanie Cindy Garol y Jeeney tinch Malszycki Qagnon Licensed Real Estate Instructor from the Academy of Real Estate ^Decorath INTERIORS

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By Anna Liakas chair and glances around the room at the case in 1985, recounting his part in Staff writer photographs and posters that surround assisting with an investigation that has him, where faces of friends gaze back kept Dowell in prison on a case held As Deputy Chief Jack Primm looks and return to him glimpses of those together by circumstantial evidence. back over his 23 years with the Sanibel things that he most treasures from his "I assisted'in obtaining a search war- Police Department, he recalls a small tenure, remembrances of those early rant for a home in Cape Coral, conduct- and intimate island community and a years when he was very involved not ed interviews with fellow officer Bill more personal relationship between only with his work on the island, but Trefny in Fort Myers Beach and I even members of the law enforcement office with his life on the island as well, par- flew out to Ohio," he noted. "We never and the citizens of the island. ticipating in and coaching island sports, found the gun that killed Sheila Lankin, "Things were much more simple serving as a volunteer in the first but we all pitched in to help in the inves- then," Primm said Tuesday, sifting back Neighborhood Watch program and tigation. At that time everybody did a lit- through the years as one often does just speaking proudly of his role as president tle bit of everything." before saying goodbye to an old and of the Police Recreation Club, a group Some of Primm's fondest memories cherished friend. that hosted fund raising events "to raise involve his participation in the local and "Back then there were only a handful money for the island kids," he said. international police Olympics, competi- of us that made up the entire department, "We hosted luaus and chicken barbe- tions that took him to locations around six or seven at the most, and we knew cues and used the money to buy books the country and around the world where almost everyone on the island." and supplies for the elementary school," he entered events like pistol, swimming, Primm, who last week announced his remembers Primm, remarking that track and field, bowling, golf, billiards '.2 retirement from the department, which somewhere his name is still etched into and horseshoes. V', will take effect on Feb. 17, has served as one of the ceramic tiles that borders the "Bill Trefny and I were the state dou- a member of the department since 1978, chlorinated blue waters of the rec center bles champs for horseshoes five years in when he joined the ranks as a road offi- pool. "We worked closely with Dan a row," he says proudly. cer, patrolling the modest neighbor- Bissel to spearhead the fund raising Anna Liakas Primm grew up in Summerville, N.J., hoods that were springing up and travel- campaign for the rec center's gymnasi- Sanibel Deputy Chief Jack and attended St Peter's Catholic High ing the bumpy island roads. It was only um and pool." Primm resigned last week after School. He graduated with a bachelors four years prior that the community pro- Primm noted that growth in island serving the city since 1978. His degree in commerce from Ryder College claimed itself officially a city, and the population and the increase in the size of last day will be Feb. 17. in Lawrence and went on to work in small town police department was the police force has made the relation- thermo plastics sales with the Union formed. ship between officers and residents less all branches of emergency services to Carbide Corporation. He even did a "The city needed police officers, and personal. assist in debriefing fellow officers fol- brief stint as co-owner of the a tavern, they sponsored three of us to attend the "The public just doesn't know us and lowing their response to a traumatic which he purchased with a friend on Southwest Florida Police Academy," we don't know them like we used to," he incident. Primm explained. "At 30, I was one of said. "It's kind of unfortunate." Primm recalls his work on the See Primm the oldest recruits," he added, remarking Primm has held a long list of distin- Markham William Dowell homicide page 12 that he had the prestigious honor of guished roles in his years with the graduating first in his class, one of the department — a tenure as Director of the largest graduating classes ever at the City's Emergency Management EMILY'S List organizer speaks to democrats tonight local law enforcement training academy.. Program, serving on the Sanibel Police Training for law enforcement officers Officer's Pension Board and on the Red The Democratic Club of the Islands announces that the guest speaker at the has changed a great deal since then, said Cross Board of Directors, as member of club's meeting tonight will be Shellie Sachs Levin. Levin is widely known for her Primm, with officers now being required the Florida and International Chiefs of work with EMILY's List, the largest independent political action committee in the to receive 40 hours of mandatory train- Police Associations and as a key partici- country. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop Rd. ing every three years. pant in the department's Critical Levin is a licensed Florida attorney who practiced law in Southeast Florida for "Society has changed a lot," he said. Incident Stress Debriefing Team, a tri- 25 years. In 1997, she left the practice of law to concentrate on political consulting "There are a lot of issues thai are pre- county response team established in and planning and organizing community initiatives. Since 1997 Levin has been a sented to officers now that were not 1988 by local mental health profession- consultant for EMILY's List. 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i V ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Jan 24-30, 2002 • 5 Two Sanibel firefighters make captain Ruth A. Boyle By Anna Liakas proceduies as weJl as inci- Sanibel lesident Ruth Boyle died Staff writer dent management guidelines Monday, Nov 19, 2001 Born in Everett, and roles and iesponsibihties Mass, she came to Sanibel from South Foi Sanibel fnelighteis who aspue to of the safety and company Hamilton, Mass, in 1996 following the be promoted up the ranks ol the depart- officers, to oral mtei views death of hei husband fohn ment, the battle foi the badge of captain appiaising the fnehghterV She is survived by her loving family a can be almost as giuehng as trying to skill at dealing wilh issues ol daughter — Cecily Robinson of South quell a biush lire during the scotching pioblem employees, legal Hamilton, a son — Andy Boyle ol heat ol a di ought-ridden summers day questions, and lcadeiship Sanibel, thiee giandchildren — Lee Ellen Tun Banett and Matt Scott will attest skills weie conducted, as the Haidei and hei husband, Patrick, of to the fact (hat using thiough the lanks participants applied then Sanibel, Robbie Robinson and his wile, ain't easy years ol expenence and Joyce, ot Saugus, Mass , Jan Tuscano, and Ihe two fuefighters who made i( to the tecently-dcquiied studies to hei husband Paul, ol South Hamilton, and Captain's Piomotional Ceremony at numeious impiomptu scenar- loui gieat-gianchildien Station #1 on Fuday night, and 3tood ios and tactical simulations A memonal seivice was held Nov 25 betoie then hie chief lamify members, Now the two iucfighteis at the Sanibel Community Chinch fi iends and peeis to leceive then shiny will make the dillicult tran- Internment will be at a latei date in the new badges pinned proudly to then uni- Sanibel Fire Captains Tim Barrett and Mike sition to captain as (heir role Oak Lawn Cemetery in Medford, Mass loun by Fire Commissioners Mike Scott were given their Captain's badges dur- in the department and with Lawicnce, Jeny Muench and Allen ing a promotional ceremony last Friday night. then pecis shilts fioin Charlotte Ruth Cesforo Knave, desciibe the piocess of navigating buddy to boss ' Chailotte Cestaro died on Dec 5, 2001, the stages ol the piomotional assessment The lite duels who participated in the Although acknowledging that there leaving behind her husband ot 31 yeais, cenlci as almost as dillicult as finding assessment tentei came lrom as neai as may be a lew dilficulties involved with lohn, and five childien — Chailes, then way thiough a smoke-filled 100m the mainland station at lona/McGiegoi to the tiansition, Captain Barrett Icels Carroll, Lynette, and Diane and Dorothy, Even Deputy Chief David LaCombe as I di away as Tampa All oi the cvalua- stiongly that the department will continue hei slep-chikhen in addressing the loom and acknowledg- tors volunteei then time to assist othei on a path of excellence on all levels A memoiial service is planned loi just ing the two men's accomplishments, lee departments in selecting the most quali- 'We've ically got a top-notch depart- beioie dusk tomorrow, Saturday, Jan 26, ogni/ed what they've been thiough as "a fied peison loi the |ob ment," Banett said 'We weie once the at Lighthouse Beach All her friends are giueling piocess" LaCombe said 'they ' Peiloiinance and achievement aie the sleepy little island hie department And invited to join the family iu bidding both deserved and merited the recogni- mainstay loi the lutuie ol the organi/a- now we've leally got a lot oi top notch faiewell to this wonderful lady and molh- tion " tion" said LaCombe, explaining that people woiking heie We've lined paia ei The family will, at a later date, scatter Out of the five membeis ol the depait- while the assessment centei piocess is dif- medics technical lescue guys, watei les hei remains in the Gull as she requested ment who applied for the positions, only ficult and time consuming, it is also thoi- cue guys A lot ol veiy skilled people " A1 und has been set up at the J Howai d Banett and Scott succeeded to the finish, ough and challenging The piocess is 'These positions will be ol leal benefit Wood Theatre in Chailotte's name foi the in a proceeding that lequucd two months iapidly becoming standard piactice in to the citizens and to the community as a lestoiation ol the theatie's Ciossman of study and piepaiation alongside ol then departments all ovei the countiy whole," said LaCombe "Now you have a Gaiden Donations should be sent to usual duties at woik and with then busy "We've taken on a massive undertak- leader on boaid at all times, someone who Chailotte Cestaio Garden Memoiial family life, and tniee days spent respond- ing to forge the futuie ol oui futuie Icad- is tiained in emergency lesponse tactics Fund, 1 Howard Wood Theatie, 2200 ing to ovei 25 diveise dimensions oi tasks eish'ip," said the Deputy Chiel and chaiged with making the fnehghteis Penwinklc Sanibel belore a panel ot fire chiets with then eye Dttiing the assessment process, eveiy- and the paiamedics woik moie efficient- on sciutini/ing eveiy detail ol the fne- thing liom a written evaluation testing the Jy" Robert E. 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The way to avoid the studied was attributable to risks of having all your asset allocation, with the Diversification and performance President: Juliana DaCosta-South Seas money in only one or a few rest attributable to other Studies of the past performance of these Resort, Captiva categories of assets is factors, such as securities subcategories have revealed distinct pat- Vice President: Mary Worraer, through diversification. selection and market tim- terns regarding their historical returns and Edgewater Beach Hotel, Naples The process of determin- ing. risk (as measured by price fluctuations). Secretary (Business): Judy Neilsen, The ing which kinds of invest- For instance, a study by the Salomon Smith Inn at Pelican Bay, Naples ments will be held in a port- Surveying Your Choices Barney Consulting Group revealed that Secretary (Social) Marty Swartley, folio, and in what propor- Research supports the "value" stocks (those perceived as priced Marco Island Marriot tions, is known as "asset allo- conclusion that asset alloca- below their true worth) and "growth" Treasurer: Jane Monico,Hilton Naples cation." Its purpose is to help tion may be the single most stocks (those expected to grow faster than and Towers you achieve an optimal mix important decision an average) tend to outperform each other over intermediate time periods ranging Membership Directors: Joan Lay ton of investments to produce the investor can make — more from three to eight years. However, over and Bette Davison, Marco Island desired returns with the least Your important than individual long time periods of a decade or more, the Marriot amount of fluctuation in the stock and bond selections or overall portfolio. Asset allo- market timing. So it is difference in performance of these two Public Relations Director: Phyllis Finances asset classes diminishes. Sinoradzki, Radisson Beach Resort at cation seeks to accomplish important to be aware of the this by reducing a portfolio's investment alternatives Studies have also revealed return and Marco Island John W. Steakley Jr. Assistant Public Relations Director: exposure to losses that could available to you. Most types risk differences between large- and small- Robin Jill Hockmeyer, LaPlaya Hotel, result from a decline in one of assets fall under the three company stocks and between U.S. and for- broad categories of stocks, bonds and cash Naples or more of the portfolio's investment cate- eign stocks over long periods. Because of gories. By spreading funds among several equivalents. On a long-term historical these differing patterns, the returns on var- basis, stocks have provided the highest - The Association meets every second investment types, an investor can increase ious asset categories may not be correlated. returns but have also experienced the most Tuesday of the month. The next meet- the probability that if the performance of In other words, they may not move in the fluctuations in price. Cash equivalents have ing is scheduled for February 12 at the one investment type is disappointing, oth- same direction or by the same amounts. As historically offered the lowest returns with Hyatt Hotel in Naples at 6:00 p.m. A ers are holding steady or outperforming. a result, their returns may partially offset the fewest fluctuations in price. Bonds have tour of hotel is the first, item on the A study in the Financial Analysts each other. By combining asset classes in a generally fallen somewhere between these agenda. Guest speaker will be Apple Journal concluded that the single most portfolio, investors may be able to achieve two categories in both risk and returns. Transportation. The group will then important factor determining the perfor- returns that fluctuate less than any single proceed to dine at Osteria del Faro in mance of an investment portfolio is how Under these three broad categories lie asset class held separately. This can Bonita Springs. lhat portfolio is allocated among different numerous asset classes. For instance, increase the compounding effect of incre- types of investments. The study conclud- most stocks can be identified as either mental returns over time, possibly leading "value" or "growth." In addition, they can to substantially higher total returns. be further segregated into large, small and Past performance is not a guarantee of mid-sized according to the total market future results. CORRECTION value, or capitalization, of all the shares John Steukley is a financial consultant outstanding. Bonds can be classified by with Salomon Smith Barney in Fort An article in last week's issue, titled "Causeway not for sale," maturity — short-, intermediate- or long- Myers. Salomon Smith Barney does not incorrectly stated that hiring Attorney Bob Pritt cost the city of term — and further segregated by type of provide legal or tax advice. Please con- Sanibel $75,000. While the City Council authorized $75,000 for issuer — corporate, U.S. Treasuries, sult with your tax and/or legal advisor for Pritt's work, Sanibel has not yet been billed and the final cost is mortgage-backed or municipal. Stocks such guidance. expected to be a fraction of that amount. Should you spot a factual error, please call the editor at 472-1587 island REPORTER SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA

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„.£"--•"• 8 • Week of Jan. 24-30, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER r Opinion •*. • -'• - Defense, oil leases and veterans priorities in 2002 This week the U.S. relief from an unfair penal- emergency funding for the recovery from sales off the coast of Southwest Florida in House of Representatives ty they pay each year. We the terrorist attacks. We greatly enhanced lease 181, a subject so critical to the deli- convened for the second eliminated the estate tax so the security on airplanes and at airpoits cate environment of our coastal communi- session of the 107th family businesses can be around the country. We made sure ties. I have reintroduced legislation that Congress. Looking back passed down to future gen- President Bush and his Administration provides a comprehensive oil drilling over all that has happened erations. We doubled the have the resources they need to conduct moratorium, and I remain committed to during the first session of child tax credit to $1,000 a the current war. creating a workable solution. 2001, 1 have to say it has year. And we passed a law Because of a unique background in the Veterans aie such an important popula- probably been the most that allows people to set intelligence field, I was able to assist and tion in our area. A main focus of my office unusual year I have ever aside more money for then counsel the Administration and some of is working on a multitude of veteran's experienced during my time retirement years by increas- my Congressional colleagues in the after- issues, including working with the in Congress. ing the ceiling for an annual math of September 11th. I served on the Secretary of Veterans' Affairs to address We began last January IRA or 401(k) contribution Speaker's Working Group on Homeland problems dealing with waiting lists and with a murky government. to $5,000 per year. Security and Terrorism, which has since the delivery of health care services. A new president had been While some legislation become a subcommittee of the Select My office is here to serve the needs of inaugurated, but some ques- was stalled in the Senate, all Committee on Intelligence, of which 1 am Florida's 14th District. In 2001, my office tioned his mandate to gov- Guest* in all we were making chairman. handled over 8,500 cases for constituents ein. The Congress, particu- progress. I have been encouraged by the lenewed dealing with fedeuil agencies. If you aie larly thje Senate, was so Then Septembei 11th commitment the Congiess has demon- having a problem, please do not hesitate closely divided along paity Commentary happened. strated regarding the important work the to contact my offices in Fort Myers (941) lines that many thought Vice Much of what Congress intelligence community does lor our 332-4677, Naples (941) 774-8060 and President Dick Cheney Porter Goss had been debating before nation. During my time in Washington, I Punta Gorda (941) 639-0051. would be called on fre- the attacks became instantly will continue to advocate for a strong mil- I know my Congressional colleagues quently to cast tie-breaking votes in his irrelevant. The American people and itary defense and resources for intelli- are ready to return to the nation's capital role as President of the Senate. Congress immediately came together gence services. for a productive second session, and I am Congress and the President began after September 11th with a common Despite all that has happened sur- looking forward to serving you in the new working on a sensible budget resolution sense of purpose. This made me extreme- rounding September 11th, I never forget 1 year. and a $1.35 tiillion tax cut that would ben- ly proud. am in Washington iirst and foremost to efit Americans across the board. Lower We authorized the use of military force represent the people of Southwest Florida. Former Sanibel Mayor Porter Goss is taxes means rnoie money in the pockets of against terrorists and those who harboi This year we weie able to strike a com- the U.S. Representative for Florida's all taxpayers. We gave married couples terrorists. We provided $40 billion in promise legarding prohibition of oil lease District 14. to continue hared Vision Process The following piess release was pio- H To ensuie that the City Council's vided to I lie Island Reportci by the concerns are those ol Ihe City oi Sanibel, The following lotnmen- Sanibel Good Government Coalition. It and nol contentious international politics taiv wa.s co-authored by appears in its entirety. Tom Gilhooley and Mike • To bring a sense of normalcy and Gillespie, president and Spurred on by an overwhelming need civility back to our island paradise, vice president, respectively, to create a collective political voice that of the Committee of the will empower oui citizens' desires to be M To reunite our dedicated city Islands and represents the heard above iJie prevailing din, a highly employees in common cause and harmo- position of the COTI Board motivated and concerned group has ny with the citizens of Sanibel. of Directors. foimed The Sanibel Good Government Coalition. • To restore a sensible balance City Council at its Jan. The Coalition is an inclusive, non-par- between the environment and people. 15 meeting discussed tisan organization of persons representing reports presented by the ALL the communities of the city of • To revitalize our business community. various committees of the Sanibel. Shared Vision Process and Ted Tyson, chair, stated, "For too long, status of city committees in Bi To provide proper recreational facil- general. Council agreed to Gu#st a small but vocal minority has dominated ities for our children. the debate and exercised undue influence hold a special workshop on the present and future of Sanibel." meeting on Jan. 29 to more Tom Gilhooley and Mike Gillespie • To involve young families with chil- fully review the role and Citizens continue to voice a major con- dren in Sanibel's political process. cern that elected officials initiate issues structure of city committees. able byproduct of any entrepreneurial and programs without sufficient commu- It is, therefore, an appropriate time for effort — as, indeed, we believe this initia- Board members must attest that they COTI to go on record, before the work- tive to be — and certainly any lapses or nity input and consent. They feel that the will act in a non-partisan manner and City Council, at times, acts hastily with shop is held, as fully supporting the misjudgments should be corrected and agree to not run for Sanibel public office Shared Vision Process, an initiative pro- serve as notice that proper procedures little regard to alternative community for a period of one year after the term of positions and solutions. posed by Mayor Nola Theiss and autho- must be followed. In no case, however, service for which they were elected. "SGGC is an organization where mem- rized by a unanimous vote of City Council are we aware of anything that would tip bers, even those having disparate posi- Tyson further states that, "With mem- in December 2000. The idea of the Shared the net balance of this volunteer project tions, may come together to jointly devel- bers from segments of all Sanibel com- Vision Process was to encourage height- from favorable to unfavorable. To the con- op issues and positions, in harmony with munities already signed up, it is clear that ened awareness of the Sanibel Vision trary, the creativity, skills, time and effort the Sanibel Vision Statement, and jointly our Coalition is striking a most responsive Statement and to tap the interests, ener- committee members have applied to their work to implement them for the ultimate cord." gies and skills of Sanibel's citizens in various endeavors are a credit to these cit- betterment of the community," said Membership annual dues are: $25 advancing the values articulated in that izen volunteers and a source of pride for Tyson. (individual); $40 (family, two or more document. The nature of City Council's us all. Membership is offered to all persons, persons.) authorizing resolution was to recognize It is, however, important to note that full and part time residents, business own- To request membership information, the potential value of the Shared Vision not every committee originally formed ers, young families with children, private send your name, address, phone number Initiative and to encourage its develop- continues to this day. Some never got off and public employees, members of ser- and e-mail address to: SGGC, P.O. Box ment under certain general ground rules. the ground. Others seem to have accom- vice and fraternal organizations, clubs, 1072, Sanibel, FL 33957. Public response to and participation in plished their origianl missions and are not churches, synagogues, as well as to the All Members are encouraged to join an the Shared Vision Initiative have since presently active. Once committee — the youth of the community. already enthusiastic Advisory Committee been well-documented in the island press. Earth Charter group — disbanded after The Coalition's Directors have devel- and other specific issue committees. Eight different citizen volunteer commit- City Council, which had endorsed the oped very specific organizing principals: To learn how The Sanibel Good tees were formed to address issues related Earth Charter in a routine City proclama- Government Coalition can serve you, or to the values of the Vision Statement. tion, withdrew that endorsement. This • To assist the members to research to join, all are invited to the inaugural They included such areas as island stew- was a matter of considerable controversy and develop common positions on issues. public meeting to be held on Wednesday, ardship and beautification, environmental and some divisiveness in the community. Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. in the Sanibel Public compliance, traffic congestion, youth and Council ultimately decided that certain • To provide a strong vehicle for them Library. the community, the arts, and public infor- parts of the Earth Charter were more mation. Much has already been accom- national and international in character and to assert their positions to governmental Steve Alexander, Advisory Committee plished by these committees and, in not appropriate for endorsement by this bodies. member and Public Relations Director COTFs judgment, much remains to be municipal government body. enthusiastically concluded, "With SGGC, done by them. • To report to the commuYiity and the your voice will count. Your voice will be GOTI agrees with this decision. The members of actions taken by the City heard. United, our voices will finally Council has not, at this point, decided Earth Charter, regardless of arguments Council and its sub groups and committees. make a very real difference!" whether or how any or all of these com- supporting or opposing the principles it mittees should continue in some form. sets forth, unquestionalby takes positions There has been criticism that not all of the on matters of public policy that are well committee members have, at all times, beyond the scope of Sanibel government. Have a news itenj? /Gall 472-1587 acted strictly in accordance with the vari- ous ground rules that apply to their func- See COTI or e-mail [email protected] tioning. We view this as an understand- page 14 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Jan. 24-30, 2002' • 9'

,: •?z:- Opinion Lack of disclosure leaves cloud over planning board The Sanibel Planning Commission is under a cloud. By a person or per- sons unknown, one or more members have been accused of violating Florida Sun- shine Law by having dis- cussed the nominations and subsequent election of the new chair and vice chair. As is required by law, a police investigation has com- menced. SanibeJ detectives have interviewed commis- sion members. Miranda rights have been read. Any Sunshine Law vio- lation is of extreme serious- Guest ness. It is a felony. In spite of this dark Commentary cloud, the Commission held their regularly sched- Stephen J. Alexander uled meeting and proceed- ed to elect a new chair and vice chair. houses" on Sanibel and their owners, who "have no vested Following the elections, the time for public comment interest in the Community of Sanibel." From the reportage was at hand. What I witnessed shook me to the core. Miniature golf a success of the past week's Council meeting, I see that he is not Speaker after speaker rose to defend and praise the alone. Commission; tallying their past accomplishments or To the editor: This statement stayed with me all week (unusual in making the point that it is impossible to believe that any Thank you, to all of the businesses, individuals, and vol- itself, since I forget most things), and I have been trying to of them would violate the Sunshine Law. unteers who made this year's Miniature Golf another suc- get at the root of why it has bothered me. I have assumed One presenter lectured us that this accusation was cer- cess! Without your support, the over 900 players would not that people who build huge homes are also paying huge tainly part and parcel of the odoriferous political dis- have been able to enjoy themselves with their families and faxes, and while numbers aren't my thing, our latest resi- course that occurred during the last election. In other win over 50 prizes in the four-day event. This was a major dential tax bill indicates-that about 28 percent of our annu- words, we Sanibellians are under attack by "those" who fundraiser for the Community Association. So on behalf of al property tax conies back to Sanibel. Doesn't it help the have an evil intent; a blind, unseemly, residual ambition the members and the Board of Directors, our sincerest City of Sanibel to receive 28 percent of someone's enor- to "get" Mrs. Bogen. (hanks to all those mentioned above. We look forward to mous tax bill? Won't we need this money if City Council One defender rose to proclaim in sensorial tones maintaining this fun tradition Tor both islanders and visi- succeeds in its latest endeavour to pay its members a that the Sunshine Law is not perfect and even if such tors. monthly stipend'.' In fact, wouldn't these monies be useful an inlraclion occurred, it should he ignored because to Vielp iK'liuy the eonsuUtn^ lee ret\uitei\ to help the c\\y solve hs "tli:-,proporl'\oi)'.\le\y-s'v/,et.V house. piohWnV Uvppiu- the "intent" could-not have possibly be nefarious in (JoniiiuiniS;y Association nature. We were trials asked to "give 'em a break"; a ently the politically correct term for "monster house"). remedy no Sanibel citizen would enjoy if they "unin- I have actually become acquainted wilh n few "monster. tentionally" constructed a building or altered a piece of 7 homeowners" (my own term) who do volunteer many Take a /Monster homeowner to lunch hours to the betterment of Sanibel and who do .share their land in a manner which went outside of the rulings of dollars and expertise for Sunibel cau.ses above and beyond the Planning Commission. If such a violation their equally monstrous property taxes. Some of these peo- occurred, there would be hearings, fines, public expo- To the editor: ple are actually quite human, compassionate, considerate sure; but no proclamation of "innocence by slight over- Last Saturday I had the occasion to attend an environ- and concerned about the environment, and they are misun- sight" would win the day for the hapless homeowner or mentally oriented social event here on Sanibel. There I met derstood and suffering from this bias against them. After businessman. a man who, though new to me, has been here for the past all, they too came to Sanibel with their own vision and Bear in mind that during the time period that elapsed 15 years — first as a visitor, now as a resident. While assumed that the island was big enough to accommodate a between accusation and this election of officers, the gen- espousing his personal mission to be that of volunteerism multitude of different tastes and lifestyles. eral public on Sanibel has not had any awareness that the and sharing, he also opined that one of the big problems issue arose nor been privy to any of the material facts with the Sanibel of today versus his impression of Sanibel See Letters surrounding the accusation or the findings of the investi- 15 years ago was the proliferation of "enormous monster page 19 gation. And just why is this of particular importance? Because the Commission's defenders were able to cap- ture the emotional argument unimpeded by the facts. Funny how facts are such an inconvenience. They must be avoided. HENDER This is not the same as deconstructing the basic tenet of our jurisprudence system, which adheres to the pre- FRANK sumption of innocence. On the other hand, how do we ATTORNEYS AT LAW • FOUNDl-D 1924 exonerate in the absence of full disclosure of the facts...the truth? No comments were offered nor solicited to explain the specifics of the Sunshine law Heather W. Hawkins violation. So, we are left to logically conclude that the defend- ers had access to knowledge, facts, and information the- Richard A. Collman • Jason R. Maughan, LL.M. oretically only known to the investigatory authorities. How else could these people possibly be so absolutely David K. Fowler sure that no Commission member was guilty of violating the Sunshine Law? Noticeably, neither defender nor apologist offered to share their knowledge on the subject. Hoard Certified Real Estate Lawyer So, either it all boiled down to a defense by personal opinion or we have, on Sanibel, a serious issue of far more improper information sharing outside of public Offering a full range of legal services for over 75 years including view. I'll choose the former. • Real Estate • Family Law And, why was this vote not postponed until the inves- • Title Insurance • Estate Planning tigation was concluded, such that the facts were laid before the body politic and the Commission members? • 1031 Like Kind Exchanges • Wills & Trusts If this Commission is so important to the life of Sanibel's • Real Estate & Commercial Litigation • Probate citizens, how do we square the circle now, providing for • Construction Law & Contracts full public education on the issue? Why the rush to get • Business Law & Contracts the elections over? What are the relevant facts and when • Land Use • Corporations will they be forthcoming? Does the general public even care? This cloud blackens when full disclosure is absent 1715 Monroe Street Island Medical & Business Center from the debate. Today, I believe the clouds cried. Fort Myers, Florida 33901 1648 Periwinkle Way Suite B Telephone: (941) 334-4121 Sanibel, Florida 33957 Stephen J. Alexander works and lives in Sanibel. He is owner and president of Automotive In-Store Marketing. Facsimile: (941) 334-4100 Telephone: (941) 472-6700 Web Site: www.henlawxom Facsimile: (941)472-5129 10 • Week of Jan. 24-30, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER l.oolcing| Back Oil-soaked loon found beached in Sanibel The following items are taken from the pages of the Negotiations are under way to contract the musicians Ten years ago, Island Reporter over the past 25 years, for a series of performances next year. The troupe of professional musicians, all members Jan. 24, 1992 25 years ago, of the prestigious Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra, were invited by Sanibel's Barrier Island Group for the Charter debate draws big crowd Jan. 28, 1977 Arts to present a series of formal and informal con- About 200 Sanibel residents met bright and early certs. yesterday morning to attend the only scheduled public A common loon, helpless and covered with a heavy "My thought was we could become what the coat of oil, was found last Saturday on the Sanibel debate in which both supporters and foes of the 11 pro- Julliard is to Aspen or the Boston Symphony posed city charter amendments spoke their minds and beach near Loggerhead Cay. Orchestra is to Tanglewood," explained Marilyn When discovered by an island resident, the creature. fielded questions. Lauriente, the ensemble's clarinetist and Sanibel resi- The breakfast meeting at the Sanibel Community was desperately trying to clean itself. Unable to fly, dent. the bird probably would have died of exposure in the Center pitted Dudley Burton and Henry Shelton, both The thieves are gone now, having stolen not only of the Municipal Reform Committee, against Ray dropping temperature had it not been found. our hearts, but sincere invitations to return again soon. The loon ended up in the hands of bird tour guide Pavelka and Dave Hoggart of the Sanibel Charter George Weymouth and is now slowly being nursed Defense League Committee. back to good health. 15 years ago, The majority of the debate centered around pro- The oil on the loon, which Weymouth speculates Jan. 29, 1987 posed amendments two and six which would prohibit may have come from discarded fuel from a boat, had the city council from instigating a special assessment glued the feathers together, preventing the bird from tax and utility tax without a public vote, and amend- flying. Committee pushing for ments 11 and 12 which would allow voters to decide Weymouth said if was the first time that he had seen homestead valuation limits the fate of capital improvement projects. an oil-soaked bird on the islands. Sanibel homeowners and registered voters who "It needs some more baths and will have to get back have been upset over dramatic hikes in their property Five years ago, its natural oils," Weymouth said. "The bird should be taxes now have an opportunity to take action. A local Jan. 24, 1997 ready for release in about another month." committee headed by Urban Palmer is collecting sig- natures on a statewide petition for homestead valua- 20 years ago, tion limitation. Police investigate $4 million Jan. 28, 1982 The petition asks the secretary of state to place an in discarded drug money amendment to the Florida Constitution on the ballot in A routine call Jan. 19 reporting discarded property the next general election. The amendment would limit turned up more than $4 million in cash believed to be Troupe could become the increase for ad valorem tax purposes to a maxi- tied to an international drug ring. regular SanibeS visitors mum of 3 percent annually 01 the percent change in The money, Customs officials believe, is tied to an the Consumer Price Index, U.S. City Average, international heroin and cocaine trafficking ring Like thieves in the night, the Lyric Chamber whichever is lowci. whose members were indicted in November 1996. Ensemble of Chicago arrived on Sanibel last week to Palmer said he expects to get signatures from 90 Members of the drug ring in that case are now await- steal the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to iieai percent of the homeowners on Sanibel and Captiva, ing trial, accused of moving 440 pounds of heroin and the musicians perform. "considering that they pay the highest rate of taxes of one ton of cocaine between December 1990 and their Because island response to the ensemble was so any atea in the county." favorable (here is &v^iy chance-the musical troupe will Collecting the necessary signatures here, he said, See Looking Back become Sanibel's resident chamber performers. "will be like shooting fish in a barrel." page 18

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Hall at the Congregational 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Community College. $25. and off the islands, 8 a.m. at Mondays and Wednesdays. 461-7153. SCCF Nature Center. Paul Church, 2050 Periwinkle Community House. Cost: 472-2155, Pilates Way. $10,472-2155. Duval, 395-1403, or Art Tuesdays and Fridays with Pilates Weissbach, 472-0915. Bonnie Clancey at the Open Mic With Bonnie Clancey, 9:15 to Sunday, Community House, 9:15 4 to 6 p.m. at The Bean, 10:15 a.m. at the Com-muni- Trail Life a.m. to 10:15 a.m. $10. 472- ' 2240 Periwinkle Way. Friday, ty House, 2173 Periwinkle Jan. 27 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday 2155. "i Readings by island poets Way. Classes: $10. 472- through Friday at SCCF and writers. 472-1280. Jan. 25 2155. RCIA sessions Nature Center. Tour At 9:30 a.m. St. Isabel Sanibel's interior wetlands Wednesday, Inquiring Minds Beach Walk Catholic Church, 3559 San- Weight Watchers Tarpon Bay Recreation and mid-island ridges of the "Jazz as Propaganda in the Cap Road. 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Christian film Intermediate Bridge 7 p.m. showing of "Carman At the Community House, Life Drawing the Champion" at the , 2173 Periwinkle Way. Begins Workshop with Carol Sanibel Public Library. 472- at 1:30 p.m. 472-2155. Rosenberg, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 1280. with filth subscription Mondays at BIG Arts. Six- Nesters and Resters week series, $60. 395-0900. Butterfly tour Beach and shoreline explo- Be first with the latest Meets at 10 a.m. at SCCF's ration, departing 9 a.m. from SCCF, 3333 Sanibel- { J news and happenings on Community shellcrafters Nature Center. Learn the life 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every cycle of butterflies and their Captiva Road. 472-2329. ''•'V^' Sanibel and Captiva. Monday at the Community connections to Florida's **,*';» - Subscribe now to the House, 2173 Periwinkle native plants. 472-2329. Fitness with Carla 5J Way. Shell donations wel- Also Monday and Friday, J*j. Islands best, award- come, especially coquinas. 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Annual MAIL TO: Subscription CANADA covering the news. 941-477-1587 • 2340 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Jan. 24-30, 2002 • 15 Sooty mold indicates presence of insects Dear Ron: We live on by heavy trimming or even February), followed by fertilization Fort Myers Beach. In one mowing. should help a lot. You also need to treat Dear Ron: J am pleased with your corner of our garden, we Wedelia has done well the cause of the sooty mold you talked columns and would like to add to your have wedelia, which cur- in South Florida because it about. information in last week's column. A rently has a mold on it. It is adaptable to a wide While the mold itself is not a prob- looks terrible. The wedelia fairly new book, "A Gardener's Guide range of soils, including lem, the causes of the mold can be. to Florida's Native Plants," by Rufino is looking very ratty. sand, does well in shade, The mold is actually a fungus, which Should I cut it back, and and is highly salt-tolerant Osorio, is also a great resource and has appears as black blotches on the upper lovely pictures. use a pesticide on it? and drought-tolerant. side of leaves of many species of plants, Thanks for your help. And a new native plant nursery by an I think wedelia is fine in and on the rinds of citrus fruit. 1 —Ken, Fort Myers certain situations, bearing The fungus grows on the honeydew- owner who "aims to please' is the All Beach in mind that its growth like secretions of many common Native Garden Center and Plant needs to be confined by insects, including aphids, mealy bugs, Nursery at Page Park, 300 Center Road, Dear Ken: Before 1 get sidewalks, landscape tim- scale and whiteflies. So I think you in Fort Myers. The phone number is to the question of mold — bers or the like so that it should assume that one or more of these (941) 939-9663. The owner is John T. which is likely sooty mold does not escape into your insects is attacking your wedelia and Sibley and he was kind enough to give and can affect almost all Island lawn area or other among then act accordingly. the Estero Island Garden Club a pro- plants — let me give you a other plantings. There are many insecticides, such as gram on native plants which involved little background on For the record, the Malathion, that can be used to control hauling out to the island a truckload of wedelia. Gardening Florida Exotic Pest most of these insects, but 1 never rec- native plants that he has in stock. 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Here's how That's because the insecticide is also parts of Florida, often growing wild the council defines a class II invasive: going to kill lots of beneficial life forms along the coastline and sometimes tak- "Invasive exotics that have increased in as well, including lady bugs, butterflies, Dear Joan: Thanks very much for ing over lawns. abundance or frequency but have not birds and garden lizards. the additional information, i am anxious Its three-lobed, deep-green leaves yet altered Florida plant communities to to take a look at the book you recom- For appearance sake, you can spray creep along the grounds, sending down the extent shown by Category I the wedelia with a dilute solution of mended and to visit the new native plant roots along the leaf nodes. 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MEETING: SANIBEL BOARD OF TRUSTEES DINING ON OF THE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT TRUST FUND THE ISLANDS DATE: February 08,2002

IS A TROPICAL TIME: 2:00P.M..

LOCATION: MacKenzie Half/Sanibel City Hall EXPERIENCE 800 Dunlop Road Sanibel, Florida 33957

AGENDA CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP COUNCIL CHAMBERS (MacKenzie Hall) 1. Call to order by Chairman Primm 800 DUNLOP ROAD JANUARY 29, 2002 2. Review and approval of November 14th . 2001 minutes.

3. Review Fourth Quarter 2001 Performance Report from 9:00 A.M. 1. Call to Order Trustco Capital Management. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (Councilman Harrity) 4. Investment Performance Monitoring Report 3. Status of Five-Year Budget Projection Committee. (Fourth Quarter 2001) from investment manager. Burgess Chambers & Associates. Inc. 4. Discussion regarding committee roles.

5. Status of committees (standing and ad hoc). 5. Discussion of new Buy Back Option Considerations.

6. Committee membership including adjunct members. 6. Report from Attorney Robert Sugarman. Sugarman & Susskind. 7. Shared initiatives and recommendations status.

8. Adjournment. 7. Public Comments and inquiries. 8. Other business Board of Trustees: Members and Elections IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE COUNCIL ON ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS 9. Adjournment MEETING/HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, TO INCLUDE ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANY SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. If a person decides to appeal any decision of the body with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which PERSONS NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT CITY MANAGER JUDITH A. ZIMOMRA NO LATER THAN ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accom- modation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Manager's Office at TELEPHONE 941-472-3700 FOR ASSISTANCE IF HEARING IMPAIRED, 941-472-3700 no later than one day prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, telephone TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SRVICE NUMBERS, 800-955-8771 the Florida Relay Service numbers, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or (TDD) OR 800-955-8770 (VOICE), FOR ASSISTANCE. 800-955-8770 (VOICE), for assistance. 16 • Week of Jan. 24-30, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER island REPORTER J

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nouveau's expense, of course). deal," but — limestone is an inorganic material that has no Conversation could focus on nutrient value for wildlife, whereas a mudflat is organic and LETTERS mutual aging process, pet contains worms, snail, crabs, etc. to name a few of the deli- problems and health issues, to cacies that birds eat. Enough of a coverage of limestone and From page 9 name a few. Souls could be the mudflats would die off completely, since organisms „!„,,„, „ , | hareri. At the end of the lun- require oxygen even as we humans do. Even the mangroves, cheon, they could part ways Perhaps these disproportionately sized homeowners native plants and such are looking healthier now that they are knowing that they are indeed far more similar than they are may be victims of a new type of reverse discrimination. no longer covered with dust. Plants breathe thiough leaves unalike, hopefully spreading this word and and maybe This relates to a recently published survey that was trying and roots and can get choked out as well. spreading the lunch idea (much to the benefit of Sanibel to pinpoint the relationship between happiness and money. I hope that this has helped to change some of the think- restaurateurs). City Council could appoint yet another com- This survey indicated that people were happy to acquire ing about "paving" of the refuge drive, which was done to mittee to handle the matching of lunch paitners (as in "The money in just about any legitimate fashion, but that main- stop the erosion of he limestone into the estuary, and that Sanibel City Lunch Bunch"), and even act as paid taining this happiness was directly proportional with how when you go out there to watch the bird feeding on the observers at each luncheon in order to initiate and moder- they compared themselves to their family, friends and mudflats, you will remember why it was "paved". As foi ate acceptable discussion topics. neighbois. It showed that one's happiness with material myself, I am delighted to not have to eat dust any more wealth was greater and and lasted longer if they thought It seems like a "win-win" situation to me, Mayor Theiss when I am out there on a windy day, doing my job as a vol- that they had more than other people did. Conversely, if wouldn't have to worry about that old wolf knocking at her unteer and watching the ever-changing scene with the they felt they had less in comparison, they were dissatisfied door, and with new common understanding and respect, birds. even it they had more money than they had ever dreamed maybe we could all get back to the Sanibel that I knew of they would. When they were confronted with with tangible 34 years ago, a time when there weren't so many hidden Mary Lou Schadt proof that others appeared to be better oif materially, their agendas and people were not negatively judged because Sanibel suess/unhappiness/dissatisfaction level increased. they appeared to have more material wealth than others. Back then, no matter what the disparity in income, we all Could this type of emotion be at the root of the current accepted without question that most people who buy prop- distress concerning "dispropoitionately-sized" houses? erty here have consciously chosen to leave behind the JOHN NAUAAANN Could it be that some of our residents, previous to moving noisy, glitzy, high-rise existence oi many waterfront areas & ASSOCIATES to Sanibel, felt that they were financially better than the in our country to pursue their own vision (large or small) ot majority of the general population, and that there are some paradise ... yet another example of the fulfillment oi" the others who have bigger houses and more expensive toys, American dream. ergo more wealth. Maybe the monster isn't the "monster home" itself, but instead the more common green-eyed monster — jealousy. Patty Sprankle Sanibel So in the spirit of "can't we all just get along?", I pro- pose a new initiative on Sanibel — that of taking a "dis- proportionately-sized house" owner to lunch. A medium- sized home owner living in a regular "old Sanibel" home Clearing up Wildlife Drive i¥@ Shelling Eastrktioii could break bread with a "nouveau Sanibel" owner (at the Florida law prohibits the To the editor: I can no longci sit back and read about paving the load taking of live shells on Sanibel in the "Ding" Darling Refuge without trying to explain Island to conserve this some facts about the new surface (and why it was done) to those who are still uninformed. The load surface is not tar rw)recious marine resource. paving as what some people would have you believe. It is Please send yolir letters lo: a permeable aggregate that allows water, dirt, cai grease Letters to the Editor and oil, etc. to percolate down through the subsurface of the Island Reporter road, where it is leached out and the water then di ains to EQ» Box 809 both sides of the road, clean and clear of contaminants. • „ SanlM, FL 33957 Now, on a rainy day, they are no puddles of dirty water and - ;; Ot, fax to; (941) 472-8398. the run off is no longer milky like it was where the road was „«"„.. Letters must be signed and include a crushed limestone. If the limestone had kept running off into "•'/- -^Z " telephone number for verification, the water every time it rained and settling to the bottom, it * We ff sdrvg the right to edit letters for style, grammar would have built up a substantial layer that would covei the and length. seagrass and the mudflats. That nay not sound like a "big

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he^^ 20 • Week of Jan. 24-30, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER St. Isabel's parishioners helping Sanibel School basketball Jan. 25 — Naples Community (home); 4:30/5:30 p.m. Habitat for Humanity this year Jan. 28 — Saint Charles (home); 4:30/5:30 p.m. Church members all over Lee County are participat- Jan. 31 — Port Charlotte (away); 4:30/5:30 p.m. ing in building homes in Lehigh Acres, east of Fort Feb. 8 — Port Charlotte (away); 4:30/5:30 p.m. Myers. The parishioners and friends of St. Isabel Church Beachvlew are working their fourth year for Habitat for Humanity. Men's Association There will be a ritual wall-raising on Jan. 22 when the group starts construction. Work will continue through SCA Duplicate Bridge On Saturday, Jan. 19 the Beachview men fielded 11 Jan. 26 and resume again Feb. 5 through Feb. 9. All of foursomes. They played a game of one best ball on the work is done by church volunteers with the exception Winners in the SCA Duplicate Bridge session Monday, par 5's, two best balls on par 4's and three best balls of electric wiring and plumbing. on par 3's. Results: The new home owners will pay closing costs and con- Jan. 14 were Lacy Fendley and Alaine Jass in first place, tribute 500 hours of "sweat equity" toward their homes Lois Levin and Alice McKay second, Dick Brown and Judy Glasser third and Belle Lipsky and Erica 1 st place: Jack Tukey, Ralph Ariss, Mel Bleiberg and in addition to a no-interest mortgage. The cost to build Bruce Gurall (116) each home is approximately $35,000. In addition to the Amsterdam fourth. Jan. 21 winners were Lois Levin and Alice McKay lied 2nd place: Bill Sadd, Marty Summa, Bud Ristow and physical labor, the volunteers contribute financially. It's PatMcGuffin(117) not too late to share in this project. Send contributions to for first with Ginny Reeves and Dorothy Suechting, Judy Glasser and Dick Brown third, and Connie and 3rd place: Tom Judson, Bill Pritchard, Joe Hoffmann Habitat for Humanity of Lee County, 1288 North and Bruce Avery (118) Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, Fla., 33903. Be sure to Herb Bartlett tied for fourth with Fred and Peggy earmark donations for Building on Faith 2002. Paxton. Questions may be directed to St. Isabel coordinator Duplicate Bridge meets at the SCA every Monday Beverly Warren at 395-1052 or Habitat coordinator Rev. at 7:30 p.m. Players of all levels arc welcomed and Betty Bazzle at 652-0434, ext. 208. partners are provided if necessary. 472-2155 Women's Association The Dunes 18-hole ladies league played a dual-pur- CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA pose event on Jan. 18. The day's format was "Better- Request for Proposals Ball Partners," which also served as the qualifying round for the Memorial Tournament. The 16 partners The City of Sanibel is seeking proposals from qualified firms to assist the City in with the lowest net scores qualify for the 1st Flight in dealing with issues associated with land development permitting of disproportionately that tournament. All others will be in the 2nd Flight. large houses. Get the In this qualifying event, the scores represented the better of the two balls for each partner for each hole, A draft statement of the issues has been adopted by the Sanibei Planning taking into consideration 90 percent of the individual Commission. Generally, it reads as follows: Island handicaps. The winners: 1 st place: Ginny Fleming and Margaret Morgan (53) At some point, a single family dwelling is just too big, disproportionately large for 2nd place: Carolyn Wood and Margaret Dwyer (52) this community, too big for Sanibel. That point, however, is situational; depending on Reporter 3rd place: Joan Bauraler and Helen Craig; Carolyn the size and location of the lot and, just as importantly, depending on the character of Jones and Mardi Glenn; Grethe Christensen and Mary he neighborhood. Ann Parmalee; and Jane Levene and CJaire Bowie (all every four teams tied at 59) The dwelling that is too disproportionately large for Sanibel dominates its natural setting and is incongruous with the community's scenic resources. Chip-ins: Robin Cohan, Norma Gillespie, Joan week! Eschert, Katie Reynolds, Carolyn Wood and Sandie The dwelling that is too disproportionately large for its neighborhood also Sultar. dominates nearby dwellings and is incongruous with the scale of the human-made structures in its surroundings. Subscribe Nifty Miners Results of the Jan. 17 Low Putts game: n addition to consuming a large amount of resources to construct and operate, the A Flight dwelling that is too disproportionately large intrudes into, and visually disrupts, its ,, now! 1st place: Bette Gadient (15) surroundings, be they natural or human-made. Just as different residential land uses 2nd place: Nancy Hopkins and Jeannie Lindman (tied can. be incpmpaWtoVe w\th one another, such as multlfamlly structures "adjacent to at 17) single family homes, a single family dwelling can be incompatible with nearby single family dwellings when these structures are out-of-scale with one another. B Flight 1st place: Pat Coughlin (16) Overall, disproportionately large houses are inconsistent with a development pattern Shirlene at 2nd place: Marge Nordstrom and Ginny Albertson which reflects the predominance of natural conditions and characteristics over human (tied at 17) intrusions. To maintain a development pattern which reflects the predominance of natural conditions and characteristics over human intrusions, the size of a single C Right family dwelling should: 472-1587. 1st place: Gwen Trautwein (14) 2nd place: Virginia Green (16) encourage the most appropriate use of land and City resources; and 3rd place: Mary Tecklenberg, Lois Rose, Joan Sprinkle, and Joanne McKelvey (all tied at 18) prevent the overcrowding of land; and

favorably affect the character and stability of the present and future land use and development of the community. NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE(S) At the point when current development practices and current development regula- tions are not ensuring that Sanibel's development pattern reflects the predominance CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA of natural conditions and characteristics over human intrusions, it would be appropri- ate to consider straightforward and objective standards for limiting the size of single- family dwellings. The Sanibel City Council will meet and have a second reading and public hearing February 05, 2002 at Sanibel City Hall in the Council Chambers (MacKenzie Hall), The task associated with adequately addressing the issues identified in this Request 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, to consider enactment ol the following for Proposals is to write straightforward and objective standards (for limiting the size proposed ordinance(s) on Second Reading to be titled: of single family dwellings) that do not inordinately burden existing uses of real property or vested rights to a specific use. 9:30 a.m. Second Reading and Public Hearing ORDINANCE NO. 02-02 The City is seeking the professional services of a firm: AMENDING THE SANIBEL CODE, CHAPTER 2, experienced in the development of land use regulations that maintain the character ADMINISTRATION; ARTICLE III. BOARDS, COMMITTEES, of the community; and COMMISSIONS; DIVISION 1. "GENERALLY" TO INCLUDE THE FIVE YEAR BUDGET COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR proficient in the knowledge of legal constraints and opportunities for a variety of approaches to land use regulation. CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Proposals shall present a work program which separates the project into phases. Each phase shall constitute a complete task, and present the City with a deliverable Said proposed ordinance(s) are on file and may be inspected by the public at the product. City Clerk's office, Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. All Proposals shall identify how the consultant expects City staff to contribute to comple- interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the tion of the project. Proposals shall present a time schedule for completion of the proposed ordinances. If a person decides to appeal a decision made by Council on project and each of its phases. any matter considered at this meeting/hearing, such person may need to ensure that Proposals shall present the experience and qualifications of the individuals who will a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, to include the testimony and work on the project. Related, relevant experience to the consulting services sought in evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. the Request For Proposals shall be identified and documented for the persons who will be working on this project. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special Proposals shall be delivered to the attention of Bruce A. Rogers, Planning Director at accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact City Manager Judie the offices of the City of Sanibei Planning Department, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL Zimomra no later than one day prior to the proceedings. Telephone 941-472-3700 33957 no later than 4:00 P.M. on February 15, 2002. Each proposal shall consist of for assistance. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service numbers, an original and five (5) copies. No faxed or e-mailed proposals will be accepted. 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (voice) for assistance. Request for proposals issued on January 16, 2002. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Jan 24-30,2002 • 21 island 1-

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One minute to beach. $1,595,000 Cluo condo by owner 2Br/2Ba on 330-788-9329 LOGGERHEAD CAY top (third) floor on lake Storm 3060 Completely furnished. e-mail Isl0422@aol com 2,000 sq. ft. shutters large tiled tanai, Conan STEPS TO BEACH "MAGICAL PARADISE" counterlops celling fans In all Two bedrooms, three baths ATRIUM Great room PRIVATE DOCK rooms Many upgrades $165 000 Sanibel View/Brand Newl Fully Furnished 415-0612 2B, 2BA condos Exclusive Gulf front condo resi- SEASON. $2,000/monthly LEADS TO EASILY dence Two week minimum Two bedroom, two bath OFF SEASON: $1,500/monthly Enclosed garage, pool, Condo fitness center, clubhouse AVAILABLE FROM APRIL 18 419-447-5402 days RECOGNIZED 2002 (608) 363-7669 Pool - Tennis - Cable - VCR "CANVAS" OF A DUPLEXES FOR Gated community 2 miles to causewayl RENTING- LOCAL, WELL-KNOWN $1450/month ARTIST. SALE Hussey Realty SHELL HARBOR BOARDWALK MARCH - APRIL THIS 2 HOME PARADISE Lockmoor Golf course 2-umt Villa, 941-463-3178 and SANIBEL AWAITS YOUR beautiful fairway views, 3/2/2 TO BEACH THRU SEPTEMBER 2004 BEAUTIFUL vaulted ceilings, plant shelves, 3BR/2BA home PERSONAL TOUCHES. CANAL FRONT HOME screened lanai, tile, immediate VERY PRIVATE BY OWNER Walk to beach $1,500,000 occupancy, new condition, land- Fireplace, paddle fans, 1-516-628-1801 Three bedrooms, two baths scape water sewer, $259,900 HOMES FOR RENT screened lanais BBQ, ALTV1 ©AOL COM Heated pool "EASY LIVING" 341 936-2161 heated pool tennis, bikes Lanai. All amenities Completely remodeled. OVERLOOKING GREAT RATES"! Fully equipped/furnished. SAFETY HARBOR, MOBILE HOMES GUMBO LIMBO Call owner Garage. SANIBEL 314-842-2147 (973) 347-7544 THIS2BR/2BAW/LOFT FOR SALE Large 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath LUXURY HOME TOWNHOUSE IS A unfurnished home. Ownar finance, NFM, ADULT PARK. 6 MONTHS or ANNUAL LEASE. BOATER'S DREAM. 2-bedrooms central air/heat, new S2,000/per month. Beach Front Condo Two OCEAN FRONT bedrooms plus two baths MINIMUM MAfNTENNCE carpet stove refrigerator ceilings Pool and lawn care included SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION SHELLING ON AND fans roofover, carport lanai Washer/dryer Large kitchen PRIVATE POOL AND SPA 22X12 awnings, shed washer 472-0109 Pool - tennis - bicycles Now SANIBEL MAXIMUM VIEWS booking weekly and monthly ONE ACRE FENCED IN LOT low lot rent, $16,900, low down RESORT AMENITIES NEAR BEACH FORA 941-995 5838 Owner 330 864-3094 Nicely decorated TRUE ISLAND LIFESTYLE. Beautiful vacation home with AVAILABLE NOW Two bedroom, two bath heated pool 3 bedrooms, 2 with loft. $465,000 BUSINESS Sleeps six. NEAR NATURE baths overlooking Golf Course SPECIAL RATES at The Dunes Lush tropical gar- Tennis - pool -barbeque "JOSE'S TREASURE" PRESERVE DIRECTLY FROM OWNER Many extras. FOR SALE dens. Secluded sundeck. Fully FOR A LIMITED TIME. DISCOVER THE SECRET Spacious, elegant furnished and professionally AVAILABLE AFTER EASTER CASINO FOR SALE CLOSE to the One Bedroom Home 650-572-0889 THAT ALL ROADS beach in Costa Rica, Semi- retire decorated. One of Sanibel's PHONE: (219)272-0889 On quiet secluded acre finest rental properties LEAD TO THE BEACH in "paradise" $150K Call direct Overlooking scenic lake. FAX. (219)273-5973 011 506 388 8181 Available for seasonal/monthly FROM THIS ISLAND Bike path to Beach. rental. Call HOMESITE. NATIONAL SUB SANDWICH fran- Fireplace, large deck. owner: 305-461-9621 chises for sale in Tallahassee, FL Walk-in closet. SOUTH SEAS THE LOT IS LARGE North Captiva Island beach homes Both stores are in good locations Sunken tub PLANTATION (101X105) with low overhead Average annu- AVAILABLE: 2/1-1/2 and 2/2 w/sleepers Fully AND THE al sales of $210,000 and $300 000 FEBRUARY 15th furnished neighboring homes for each location Asking $220,000 $1400/month. DAVIS COURT Gas barbeques on screened BEACH VILLA NEIGHBORHOOD for both locations, will consider Call Gina or Mark: Two Minutes from porches overlooking beautiful Two bedroom two bath PIRATES selling separately Serious 941-472-9764 Sanibel Causeway. beaches Excellent ARE FRIENDLY. inquries only Ask for Bill (850) Two bedrooms, two baths fishing/shelling From $1400 BEACH VILLAS 980-0066 Large tiled lanai. week (941)945 5116 rustyand- One bedroom one bath $140,000 Fully furnished. marciaiamsn com Dunes huge house Washer/dryer. Ocean's Reach Gulf Front Condo BAY SIDE VILLAS "GULF VIEW" COMMERCIAL Four bedrooms, three No pets. One bedroom Sleeps four Newly One bedroom two bath LARGE HOMESITE baths Nice yard, ANNUAL: $950/month decorated "A' rated Shelling PROPERTY/RENT garage Available SEASON. $1,900/month pool, tennis Top floor for best THREE NIGHT MINIMUM (100X125) annually $2500 per AVAILABLE NOW. view of beach Call owner WEEKLY DISCOUNT Warehouse For Rent 2250sqft A REVERSED FLOOR month starting 941-481-2826 952-472-7994 SAVE THROUGH OWNERl (CBS) Good central location (800) 899-7327 PLAN WILL GIVE 3066 Palm Ave (off Hansen St) Ft January or February GREAT VIEWS. Myers 941-936-2619 or 941-332- 472-6865 $175,000 0512 DELUXE CONDO POINTE SANTO GULF FRONT DE SANIBEL SOUTH SEAS (941)472-3000 OFFICE SPACE 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Den. Two weeks minimum. PLANTATION FAX: RE/MAX OF LUXURIOUS 1-3 bedroom Bay Villas (941) 472-9635 THE ISLANDS Photos available. GULF FRONT RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS Rent direct from owner 2 bedroom & 2 bedroom SANIBEL 1 PENTHOUSE CONDO. www.islanderrealty WWW.SANIBELCAPTIVA and save w/loft Beach Villas PROFESSIONAL CENTER VACATION.COM (856) 985-0322 Seasonal rates 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Amenities optional CONDOS FOR SALE 750 sq. ft. WITH LOFTSUNNY, screened lanai with 1-800-878-7495 BRIGHT CORNER spiral staircase to WWW VacationVillasUSA com UNIT AVAILABLE LARGE INVENTORY OF private rooftop sundeck Bonita Beach By Owner Condo fac- VACATION HOMES ing Gulf & Barefoot Beach IMMEDIATELY DIRECT GULF FRONT Gorgeous sunrise AVAILABLE FOR THE WINTER/ and sunsets 1/Bedroom w/screened lanai, $1250/month472-9082 SPRING SEASON. ALL PRICES ceramic tile mirrors Many Beautifully decorated updates 2-pools, tennis bike/jog- ARE NEGOTIABLE! SPECTACULAR VIEWSI and fully equipped. SOUTH SEAS ging paths Back Bay area Call owner PLANTATION $169 900 941-947-8404, 810- TWO BEDROOMS, TWO BATHS Substantial savings ANNUAL RENTALS PLANTATION 465-7835 REAL ESTATE BEACH CLUB APARTMENT 3BR/3BA ACROSS FROM WEEKLY RENTALS. BEACH. $1800/MONTH (610)664-2371 On Gulf. DISTANT AVAILABLE island (630) 377-8078 CUSTOM RANCH STYLE Home 3 2BR/2BA W/SCREENED-IN MARCH 1 THROUGH 15. REPORTER Bedroom 2 bath Wooded lot POOL & JACUZZI. SHORT Two bedrooms, two baths Access to Private gated boat ramp WALK TO BEACH Lovely kitchen. on 1he pristine Wakulla river, with $15S0/MONTH SANIBEL Screened porch TIDES • WEATHER access to the Gulf Just 18 Miles Private pool. Golf south of Tallahassee Furnished BEACH COTTAGE/ Excellent dining facilities. A Bargain at $135,000 Call (850) FOR MORE INFORMATION, (816)233-1289 926-5944 GULF FRONT HOUSE ON THE GULF OPINION CALL TOLL-FREE- GULF SHORES LAKE MANUFACTURER' Not like- 1-877-388-5050 PENTHOUSE CONDO ly If we could, then waterfront SOUTHWINDS DRIVE property would have the same 2 bedrooms, 2 baths POLICE BLOTTER value as a doublewide Lakefront RE/MAX OF THE ISLANDS POINTE SANTO DE SANIBEL plus den SANIBEL & view property prices continue to RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS Beautiful sunsets rise, however, Pre-development 2400 PALM RIDGE ROAD, From your own backyard. BESIDE CASA YBEL RESORT Two bedrooms, two baths. Newly renovated 30 Second walk to Beach. SPORTS discount pricing starting at SUITE C-1, SANIBEL, Spiral staircase to $19,900 is available now Legacy FLORIDA 33957 Robb and Stucky decorated. Two bedrooms, two baths. Bay, E Tennessee's newest lake- Private sundeck. Beautifully furnished. front community offers under- EMAIL: RENTALS® SANIBEL Spectacular sunrise/sunset. ANNUAL AND Fully equipped FUN PAGES ground utilities, community events, CAPTIVAVACATION COM Pool - tennis. MONTHLY RENTALS Charming beach home access to shopping ana dining, WWW.SANIBELCAPTIVA Recreation program. AVAILABLE. Near shops. covered docks and much more VACATION COM Owner. DIRECT FROM OWNER AND SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call now to secure price Terms, SAVE! AVAILABLE- financing available Lake JANUARY THRU APRIL Developers Partnership (877) sanipe (941) 472-5296 913-362-7237 941-395-1430 472-1587 505-1871 ext 1163 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Jan 24-30, 2002 Q 23 i island CLASSI

VACATION VACATION VACATION VACATION VACATION antiques^collectibies RENTALS yard sales»computers RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS & software»plants & trees-home furnishings SUNSET CAPTIVA SUNSET CAPTIVA TRADEWINDS CAPTIVA GINGERBREAD power bodte* help STAY AND PLAY BEAUTIFULLY Private Gulf and SANIBEL HOUSE wanted«business Charming multi-level Two minute stroll from FURNISHED HOME Bay Front Community opportunrties*time AT THE AVAILABLE WEEKLY Two bedrooms, two baths 4 bedroom, 2 bath home the beach library Chapel 2 Bedroom loft 2 Bath Sleeps five Sleeps eight by the Sea and restaurants shareHv, stereo &video SANCTUARY Screened Lanais Beautifully remodeled Heated pool In Village- 3 TV/VCR and decorated Very short walk to beach 2B/2BA screened veranda Totally furnished Brand new Pool Tennis BBQ Grill Pool - tennis - boat dock $2500/month THE CLASSIFIEDS Gulf Beach Boat Dock AVAILABLE NOW! AVAILABLE in Shaker antiques Two bedroom, two bath condo MAY and Winter S1795 Robb and Stucky decorated And More! Weekly or monthly ARE A GOLD MINE Call owner at CALL OWNER JULY THROUGH Summer $895 in 2001 Henry Romersa 615-262 9859 314 872 9990 (734) 426-0050 NOVEMBER, 2002 8 (314)961 5387 pels & supplies' ANNUAL and MONTHLY RENTALS musical msfiuments ARE AVAILABLE CONCRETE & sporting goods® DIRECT FROM OWNER AND automnbiteG»professional SAVE! WE LOVE DOGS! MASONRY SUNSET CAPTIVA THE VACATION services **t eal DRIVEWAY CRACKED?" estate*financial Ask about Golf Privileges Elegant 3 BR/2BA Home HOME A'FRITZ'CARLTON Complete or partial concrete in Private UPSCALE COTTAGE removed and replaced &ervices*waterfront 913-362 7237 Beachfront Community YOU'VE ALWAYS Steps to Beach Driveways patios sidewalks propertycondos Fully furnished Two bedrooms, one bath WANTED lanais, and pool decks 15 years Place Your Ad Today 2CATVS VCP Enclosed porch experience Licensed and insurec CD/Stereo W/D Redecorated in 2001 contractors Accurate Concrete Pool Tennis Boat Dock Most private beach BROCHURE AVAILABLE Cutting" 574 8001 M r 472-1587 Call owner Dock on Bayou SUNDIAL 615 371 9029 Heated pool DUPLEX Elegantly Decorated and Fully www members home Wide porches East End Furnished net/sallytom Open sunning decks One bedroom two baths Third Floor Condo Chateau Sur Mer area Plus den Spectacular Gulf View Idyllic luxury and comfort Completely refurnished Two bedrooms, two baths Easy care, no effort MONTHLY plus den Vacation Home SEASON $3600 Sleeps six Three bedrooms three baths (941)472-0534 i-8D0-SANIBEL» Screened Lanal SUNSET CAPTIVA Monthly rentals Washer/Dryer Luxury Sanibel & Captiva Island Accommodations Full Resort Amenities Three bedroom, two bath Call for rates Wast Gulf Drive SOME SEASONAL DATES Large screened porch (941)472-8248 Resort One bedroom STILL AVAILABLE Fully equipped 505) 982-9242 doluxe gull front Weekly rates Private Gulf and full kitchen sleeps For Special Rates, Bay front community six pool Jacuzzi TEAMSANIBEL .COM Call Owner Pool - tennis -Boat docks bikes only $1200 888-278-9604 Gas grills, and much more saw m February 24 to ISLAND RiAl ESTATE "MS" Web Site CALL OWNER it the March 3 941 39"i 9060 www sambe!4you com 517 321-6324 or email Blueskys© classifieds!^ mlndspring com a TITLE EXECUTIVE TITLE Michael J Valiauette GENERAL CONTRACTOR (941)472-8228 VOTED BEST HOME BUILDER ON Gilda Suarez CLC SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLAND FOR 2001 www.exectitfe.com New Home Building FU|( service Contractor 1456 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Renovations Design Service Available (941)472-0200 Sanibel, Florida gsuarez @ exectitle.com LICENSE #CGCO56909 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR! COMPUTER SERVICES

FULL SERVICE ELECTHICAL DSL 3^1* ISDN You are cordially invited to attend a book CONTRACTOR signing and photographers reception for SPECIALIZING IN: Wireless Networking Sanibel and Captiva Islands COMPLETE SALES, INSTALLATION & SERVICE Technical Support A Photographic Portrait FOR RESIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC & COMMERCIAL REMODELING, Professional Business and Home Solutions at Sanibel Island Bookshop NEW CONSTRUCTION One company for all technology needs 1711 Periwinkle Way at Casa Ybel Rd SYSTEMS SURGE PROTECTION Thursday, January 31, 2002 CALL RANDY OR LARRY AUTOMATION/CONTRI Service Satisfaction Guaranteed!!' OFFICE & EMERGENCY (941) 277-037B 5 00-6 30 pm BACK-UP EMERGENCY PAGER 890-4575 Ph: 941 541 4614 Fax: 941 472 0974 Book Signing RSVP 941 472 5223 STATE LICENSE #ECOOO 2464 • FULLY INSURED GENERAL CONTRACTOR TREE SERVICES OPTOMETRY Building Remodeling Mario Irvello Residential & DOCTORS EYECARE CENTER Complete Remodeling Contiactoi Commercial Service Geneial Contractoi Robert G Le Sage OD & Timothy E Undeihill OD Expert Trimming, Celebrating Our 15th Anniversary Pruning, Palm Cleaning, Chipping, Tree Removal, IRVCON CORPORATION Stump Grinding ASK HEATHER ABOUT OUR State Certified CGC 057839 20% OFF ANNIVERSARY SALE! Professional advice Free Consultation CHRIS 1571 Periwinkle Way Sanibel FL 33957 • 941 472 4204 Fort Myers, Florida 33919 11X1) 15620 A McGregor Blvd Fort Myeis FL 33908 • 941 482 0355 (941)561-6546 ERICKSON 2130 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers FL 33902* 941 332 1555 941-481-8999 Certified Arbonst This discounc cannot be used v\ith -my ocliei discount oi insurance phn (941) 561-6547 fax Sanibel Llo #0109251 GENERAL CONTRACTOR! LAWN & LANDSCAPING PET SERVICES CUSTOM HOME BUILDING AND REMODELING owcase SPECIALISTS • Custom Woodworking GOLDEN PAW • Committed to Excellence Phone: 472-S444 941 395-2684 HJIIS: Lic #CGC013441 941 39S 2839 C«iifc «WS 91O6036 Pet Sitting • Home Watching TVtcQucLcLc KM/ S V vliiiiH ii in Other Services Available nbtl II GENERAL CONTRACTOR THE ISLAND'S LONGEST ESTABLISHED CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS CommetHii Com LIC #930213 24 • Week of Jan. 24-30, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER

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