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The switch between vegetative and rest- 3:15 "Toxic tides in the Mediterranean" ing stages... can influence the population by Marina Montresor, Ph.D., dynamics..." notes the SZN wet site. Stazione Zoologica, Naples, Italy Montresor's work has focused on species that produce these resting stages and on 4:00 "Truths and Myths about the the factors — such as light/length of the Nutrients Supporting Florida Red day, nutrients and temperature — that Tides" by Cynthia Heil, Ph.D., may be contributing to growth. Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute, St. Petersburg, Fla. Ivan Valiela's research focuses on salt marsh ecosystems and coastal embay- 4:45 Panel discussion moderated by ments. including nutrient cycles, eutroph- Randall Alberte, Ph.D., FGCU and ication in coastal marine communities, Steve Bortone, Ph.D., SCCF watershed and coastal water interactions. Marine Laboratory Experimental eutrophicalion of salt 5:30 Poster session and social marshes is being used to study, among other things, the role of nitrogen. His Cynthia Heil has worked extensively work also includes the study of nutrient on red tide. Areas of research over the past transport through groundwater flows to several years have included the contribu- coastal bays on Cape Cod and the impact tions of runoff and red dust, comparison on water quality, nutrient cycles, produc- of nutrient cycling and phytoplankton ers and consumers. community composition, phosporus The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, together with other San-Cap groups, formed a Water Quality quote ad number FLQOIWQIQ Coalition on October 18. Sec story on page 7. an^ehient carrying po:ueh : vY.r*.-*- , - . ->' <' v Sanibel Captiva Sail & Power Squadron Boating Course Starts Saturday, Nov. 5,2005 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at The Sanibel School 4 class sessions, Educational Cruise & exam Learn: • Boat handling • Seamanship • Use of marine radio • Basic piloting • Basic weather • Engine Troubleshooting • Aids to navigation • Florida & local laws Take Part in Live Demonstrations j ir* HIP piu|iOtty oPtjww'l&lk Class Size Limited • Pre-registration Required - ': V.. ,>V Call Joanne Heroy-Giller at 590-0735 Islander • Week of October 21 - 27, 2005 • 3 A Dash of Rosemary spices up Florida Rep's season By Laura Nickerson pat when compared with the deeper performances of the StaffWriter other two players, this could in part be a deliberate char- In this second production of its 2005-2006 season, acter interpretation, or a function of her longer familiari- Florida Repertory Theatre pulls out all the stops with A ty with the musical. She has played the same role since Dash of Rosemary, a musical review of the life and music the play's debut in 2003. of legendary American singer Rosemary Clooney The band really keeps things jumping, aiding the cast Everything about this one grabs you, from the opening in making artful transitions from fast-paced rousing num- bars proclaiming "Gonna take a Sentimental Journey" to bers like "Come On-A My House," "Too Old To Cut The the wise mantra throughout the last chorus of "The Secret Mustard," and "Mambo Italiano" to heartfelt renditions O' Life is enjoying the passage of time." The three-per- of romantic classics including "Hey There," "I'll Be son cast and five-member band move rhythmically along Seeing You," and "I Only Have Eyes For You." the roller coaster that was Clooney's life. The band members are John Bell, piano and conduc- Born in 1928, she and her sister Betty grew up in a dis- tor; Robert Covyeau, trumpet; Norm Hagan, saxaphone; functional household. The duo began singing together as The M.Victor Prince, drums; and Jake O'Conner/Alex Clooney Sisters with Tony Pastor's Big Band. When Betty Albonese, bass. chose to return home, Rosemary continued the act alone. The choreography of Debra Denys Smith keeps the She enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame in the mid-1950s, production stepping gracefully into and out of each tran- but her sensationalized marriage to the womanizing Jose sition in Clooney's dramatic life; the music and dancing Saturday night's performance not only got the audience Ferrer caused a downward spiral of drugs and alcohol keeps feet tapping and hands clapping throughout the on their feet, it had them singing and dancing in their that lasted twenty years. Through her friend Bing Crosby, performance, which showcases 36 of the singer's best- rows and then all the way out to the lobby. she was able to launch a complete comeback, and went loved tunes. A Dash of Rosemary will be at Florida Rep until on to experience many more professional successes as The set, a typical darkened club, like thousands across November 6. Florida Repertory Theatre is located in the well as a re-uniting with her first love, dancer Dante De the country during the big-band era, is the perfect back- historic Arcade Theatre on Bay Street, between Jackson Paolo. She died of lung cancer in 2002. drop for this tribute to a songstress who entertained in and Hendry Streets in downtown Fort Myers. In this production, Nicole Fenstad and Wendy Hayes such clubs for the early part of her career. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 each represent the famous songbird at various stages of Memorable lighting and staging help to make songs p.m.with matinees at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, Sundays, her love-life and career. Fenstad also portrays Betty "Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep)" and "Turn and selected Saturdays.