THREE DAYS A WEEK POST COMMENTS AT CAPE-CORAL-DAILY-BREEZE.COM Season CAPE CORAL preview Local soccer squads getting ready for openers BREEZE — SPORTS MID-WEEK EDITION WEATHER: Partly Sunny • Tonight: Mostly Clear • Friday: Mostly Cloudy — 2A cape-coral-daily-breeze.com Vol. 50, No. 135 Thursday, November 10, 2011 50 cents Newcomers claim three council seats of the vote; and Donnell won over “I don’t think they’re doing One incumbent wins re-election, one amendment approved Stokes with 51.25 percent of the what they’re supposed to do,” By DREW WINCHESTER bloc, of city council for at least “Scott” Morris to claim the four vote. Cole said. “They’re thinking of [email protected] the next two years. available seats. Joyce Cole, a 35-year Cape themselves and not the people or Two incumbent council mem- Council members Pete Brandt Carioscia beat Brandt in resident, said recent actions by the city as a whole.” bers were shown the door by vot- and Bill Deile were bested by District 2 with 56.90 percent of council members and City For some voters, like Doris ers while one survived on challengers John Carioscia and the vote; Nesta topped Deile in Manager Gary King, in particular Schroeder, the election came Tuesday night, joining one local Lenny Nesta, while Dr. Derrick District 3 with 55.46 percent of his desire for an added bonus to down to a single issue. Schroeder political newcomer to change the Donnell beat David Stokes and the vote; Erbrick took the race his salary, tipped the scale in make-up, and no doubt the voting Rana Erbrick outlasted WIlliam from Morris with 53.45 percent favor of the challengers. See THREE, page 6A Nesta Donnell unseats retains Deile District 7 By TIFFANY REPECKI seat [email protected] Lenny Nesta Jr. garnered By TIFFANY REPECKI enough votes in Tuesday’s gener- [email protected] al election to unseat the incum- Cape Coral Councilmember bent in the District 3 Cape Coral Derrick Donnell squeaked by his City Council race. challenger in Tuesday night’s Nesta, the challenger, won general election to hold onto the with 8,974 votes — 55 percent District 7 seat. of the total ballots cast. Donnell garnered 51 percent Councilmember Bill Deile took of the total ballots cast with 45 percent with 7,206 votes. 8,196 votes. Challenger Dave “I think it’s fabulous,” Nesta Stokes took 49 percent of the bal- said of the election results. “I lots with 7,765 votes. think we’re turning the city “I’m always humbled and I’m around in a new direction with thankful, but this time I add I’m respect and dignity.” shocked,” Donnell said. “It’s He added that he is very hum- been a tough election season.” bled and overwhelmed by the MICHAEL PISTELLA He explained that today’s phi- win. Rana Erbrick, center, celebrates her election to the Cape Coral City Council with her sup- losophy, even in national politics, “I wish Mr. Deile all the best porters Tuesday night at her home. Erbrick beat William “Scott” Morris for the District 5 tends to be “throw them out and in his future endeavors,” Nesta seat. start over,” giving incumbents a said. huge hill to climb. Deile did not immediately “God works in mysterious return messages seeking com- ways,” Donnell said, adding that ment Tuesday. he is thankful to everyone who Asked about his priorities Erbrick claims District 5 post had the faith and confidence in upon taking the seat, Nesta solution to the utilities expansion him to re-elect him. explained that rebuilding the Stokes thanked Donnell for respect between the city and its Beats Morris by nearly 1,100 votes conundrum and diversifying the Cape’s tax base. “running a gentleman’s campaign By DREW WINCHESTER District 5 candidates during the That all starts Monday when See NESTA, page 6A [email protected] primary election, and now the she’ll be asked to make a decision See DONNELL, page 6A Rana Erbrick proved victori- general election. on a proposed “infill assessment” ous in the District 5 city council She said her victory was a project, which could prove to be a race, besting William “Scott” result of hard work and countless controversial subject. Morris for the seat. hours of door-to-door campaign- “We’re going right into an Erbrick garnered 8,485 votes ing, during which she said she intense public hearing,” she said. for 53.45 percent of the total wore out two pair of shoes. Meanwhile, Morris congratu- vote; while Morris pulled 7,389 When the polls closed and the lated Erbrick on her victory and votes for 46.55 percent. results started rolling in, Erbrick said he was not disappointed in Erbrick thanked supporters, said there were some anxious the overall results. volunteers and campaign staff moments as Scott took the lead "I do wish her well, absolute- during the victory party at her with early voting and absentee ly," Morris said. "Of the slate, or southeast Cape home on Tuesday ballots, but as the precincts were perceived slate, two of us — night. counted she said a feeling of calm Dave (Stokes) and myself — “I’m especially thankful to the settled in as the numbers starting lost, but it's a victory for Cape voters for their confidence in tipping in her favor. Coral today. me,” she added. Now, Erbrick is faced with try- “I want to thank her for run- Erbrick emerged victorious ing to steer the city through the Lenny Nesta Jr. from what was a packed field of back end of the housing bust, a See ERBRICK, page 6A Derrick Donnell Carioscia wrestles District 2 position from Brandt By DREW WINCHESTER Roses on Cape Coral Parkway. [email protected] Carioscia said the city had suf- Incumbent Pete Brandt was fered enough under the previous bounced from his District 2 seat regime and it was time to start on Tuesday night by challenger anew. John Carioscia John Carioscia, who garnered “This is a time for healing,” is greeted by nearly 57 percent of the total Carioscia added. former Cape vote. The former Chicago law Coral City Carioscia pulled 9,202 votes, enforcement professional cam- Councilmember for 56.90 percent of the total paigned on issues that included the Utilities Expansion Project, Dolores vote; while Brandt garnered Bertolini 6,971 votes for 43.10 percent. economic development and Carioscia was also victorious returning a sense of civility and Tuesday night. in absentee and early voting num- openness to city government. Carioscia beat bers. Work begins for the new coun- incumbent Pete Brandt, who announced his bid cilman on Monday when he is Brandt for the to seek re-election earlier this sworn in along with Lenny Nesta District 2 seat. year on the lawn outside of city in District 3, Rana Erbrick in council chambers, could not be District 5, and Incumbent Derrick MICHAEL reached for comment on Tuesday Donnell in District 7. PISTELLA night. Carioscia will be one of the Meanwhile, Carioscia and a new faces that will have to make throng of supporters were cele- brating the victory at Wine and See CARIOSCIA, page 6A ATAGLANCE AROUND THE CAPE NEWS OF NOTE WHAT’S INSIDE Intermediate Saltwater Cultural Park Theater’s Annie’s Mailbox......14A Horoscopes......14A Fishing Class Saturday Broadway Season continues An Intermediate Saltwater Fishing Class The Cultural Park Theater’s 2011- Business............8A Obituaries..........2A CASH 3: will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. 2012 Broadway Season continues with the Classifieds.............1-3B Police Blotter......2A 7-0-6 / 2-0-8 to 3 p.m., at the Cape Coral Yacht Club. production of “Showstoppers Broadway PLAY 4: Comics.............10A Sports.........12-13A This class is designed for the angler who Review” continues through Nov. 13. 1-2-6-4 / 9-0-6-0 has limited saltwater experience and is Additional productions in the series Crossword........10A Tides............2A Fantasy 5 looking to learn how to improve success. include: “Over the River and Through the 3-6-9-19-28 Dr. Donohue......14A TV Listings............11A This class is also designed as a continuation Woods” — Nov. 25 to Dec. 4; “Barefoot Lotto of the beginner's class. Topics include iden- in the Park” — Jan. 6-15; “South Pacific” Editorial...........4-5A Weather..............2A 1-4-5-37-38-51 X 5 tifying potential fishing spots, chumming — Jan. 27 to Feb. 12; “Jitters” — Feb. 24 Education...........7A Web Poll.............4A Florida Powerball techniques, working with tides, knot tying, to March 4; “Chicago” — March 13 to 2-33-39-40-43 and bait rigging and presentation. April 1; “6 RMS RIV VU” — April 20- PB 26 X 3 Capt. Gary Bonacci will teach the class. 29; and “America Loves George M. The cost is $35 for residents and $52 for Cohan” — May 4-13. non-residents. Pre-registration is required. Cultural Park Theater is located at 528 7 48445 46010 1 Call the Yacht Club at 574-0806. Cultural Park Blvd. Call 239-772-5862. Page 2A Thursday, November 10, 2011 cape-coral-daily-breeze.com CAPE CORAL BREEZE Band room at Lehigh Senior High named for Marine By MEL TOADVINE Amores and his wife grew up in Lehigh Acres and both [email protected] attended Lehigh Senior High School. It was a joyous occasion on Friday night. Dr. Joseph Burke, “It’s really strange coming back here after all those years,” Lee County's superintendent of schools, Lehigh Senior High Jennifer said after the ceremony.