PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Happy FT MYERS, FL Father’s Day PERMIT #5718 Sunday, June 20 Postal Customer ECRWSS NEWSPAPER VOL. 17, NO. 50 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA JUNE 18, 2010 JUNE SUNRISE/SUNSET: 18 6:35 • 8:23 19 6:35 • 8:23 20 6:36 • 8:23 21 6:36 • 8:23 22 6:36 • 8:24 23 6:36 • 8:24 24 6:36 • 8:24 Volunteers Needed For Coastal Watch by Anne Mitchell he City of Sanibel has launched a volunteer Coastal Watch program Tas the first line of defense against the potential that oil will wash up on the beaches. City Manager Judie Zimomra has tapped Major Michael F. Murray, a 26-year police department veteran, to organize and lead the program even though the latest NOAA reports show the oil slick about 400 miles from Sanibel and Captiva, she said. “At this time, the beaches of Sanibel, and all of Southwest Florida, remain in Dove in an orchid box photo by Flo Williams pristine condition with no known threat from the Deepwater Horizon Oil spill,” Major Mike Murray Zimomra noted Tuesday. Doves Raise A Family In Orchid Box In announcing Murray’s appoint- Murray, who has been Sanibel’s rchids may be known for their beauty, but this mourning dove finds an ment Zimomra stated, “The purpose of emergency management coordinator orchid box a perfect nesting site for herself and her two fledglings. The nest the Coastal Watch program is to train since 2003, says he wants to monitor Ohas been carefully monitored at the home of Flo Williams of Sanibel who Sanibel volunteers as front-line reporters the coastline in 30 half-mile stretches and notes that Papa Mourning Dove guards the nest, as well as the babies, while Mama and observers. Members of the Coastal assign a volunteer to each stretch morn- looks for food. Watch program will be trained to serve as ing and night. “That means 30 people Williams is a member of the Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society, but never expected her the city’s eyes in the field not because we per session seven days a week,” he said. orchid to bear more than flowers. expect oil on our beaches, but because Murray expects Sanibel citizens will be we want to be prepared for all possibili- quick to pitch in. ties.” continued on page 6 The Fireworks Show Will Go On July 4 by Anne Mitchell ith the pros- pect of no WSanibel fire- works to light up the night of July 4, Judy and Sharon Michie launched a last minute campaign to raise the money for a 16-minute show. The mother and daughter, who own Cottages to Castles, a vacation rental agen- cy on Sanibel, posted requests for dona- Jeff Shuff handing over his contribution on behalf of the Becky Mulka of the Sanibel Grill tions on Facebook Castaways, Beachview Cottages and ‘Tween Waters Inn Mason Meyer of Zambelli Fireworks and also made a number of phone calls. Within 72 hours they had raised $10,000 – enough money to “The Fourth of July Parade is on Saturday the third, so there would have been nothing put on a show – and by Monday the total was about $13,500. for people on Sunday. They had already found a pyrotechnics company owner, Mason Meyer of Zambelli “We have to give people a reason to come out here and eat in the restaurants and Fireworks, to do the job. He had received a cancellation from a Key West job. Meyer shop in the shops,” she added. happily chipped in $10 to the fund to become the first donor. continued on page 6 “We can’t not have fireworks, it’s just not right on every level,” said Sharon Michie. 2 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 18, 2010 Hortoons City Holiday Schedule anibel City Hall will be closed in observance of Independence Day Son Monday, July 5, and will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, July 6. All garbage, recycling and vegetation waste collection by Waste Pro for the week of Monday, July 5, will operate as scheduled. The city’s Center 4 Life/Civic Center will be closed in observance of Independence Day, Monday July 5 and will resume normal office hours on Tuesday, July 6. If you have any ques- tions, call the center at 472-5743. The Sanibel Recreation Center will operate regular hours on Saturday, July 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, July 4, from noon to 5 p.m., and Monday, July 5, from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. All regular classes on Saturday, July 3 and Monday, July 5 will be held. The Recreation Summer Youth Day Camp Program will operate regular hours on Monday, July 5, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the center at 472-0345 for fur- ther information. American Legion Post 123 News n behalf of the members of American Legion Post 123, OHappy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. Treat dad to the seafood fest on Sunday, June 20 from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 25, there will be an Read us online at IslandSunNews.com enchilada special all day along with the popular six-ounce ribeye steak sandwich with French fries. Stop in Monday nights for 9 ball pool tournaments starting at 6 p.m. Thursday nights is Texas hold’em at 7 p.m. Players are needed. ADVENTURES IN PARADISE Stop in and check out the daily spe- cials and the entire menu. Food is served Outfitters to the Outsiders INVENT all day, every day. The public is welcome. YOUR OWN! The Legion is open Monday through Choice of Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 30 FREE noon to 9 p.m., located at mile marker 3 toppings! on Sanibel-Captiva Road. For more infor- mation call 472-9979. Sanibel Island • 1975 Periwinkle Way 239-472-8236 at Tahitian Gardens Plaza • 239-472-6111 A Sanibel Tradition for more than 30 Years Attention 2010 Graduates he Island Sun is looking for Tphotos and information from local 2010 graduates to appear in the newspaper. If you are graduat- 395-0385 ing or know a local grad, we need your help in obtaining the follow- ing information: Student’s name, school, plans for Fan us on Facebook FAN US ON school or college in the fall. Tweet us on Twitter! ShopOnSanibel Please mail, drop off or email information along with a photo to: Father’s Day is June 20th. Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Take Dad Out to Eat! 239-472-5323 Suite 2, Sanibel, FL 33957; [email protected] Please Buy him an ancient coin. Breakfast & Lunch note on emails: “Class of 2010.” 1975 - 2019 Periwinkle Way Outdoor gear is always good! Photos will be returned upon ShopOnSanibel.Com Find something fun at Synergy! 7 am - 2:30 pm request. ISLAND SUN - JUNE 18, 2010 3 Discover The Shopping Visit all our centers online: www.ShopOnSanibel.com Sanibel Art & Frame Brightly colored messages remind us of all the wonders Sanibel & Captiva hold. Locally created by Lori & Nick Adams. 630 Tarpon Bay Road 239-395-1350 jb design Father’s Day We’re all about purses & ladies accessories. In store sales weekly. Is Sunday We specialize in custom silk fl oral arrangements. 239-395-5300 Dad’s Wish List Fishing Rod/Gear Amy’s Something Gold Coins Special Clothing Bar Accessories Summer favorites “All That Gauze” Dine out with the Family made in Sarasota. Watch/Jewelry Cool, easy to care for, Shoes/Sandals and very stylish. Kayak Neutrals to brights. 100% cotton Suncatchers’ Dream Art Make a statement with Wooden Boxes 239-472-4421 Statements Jewelry Inspired by Aquamarine waters, Novelty Items tropical landscapes & breathtaking sunsets! Exclusive Suncatchers’ Dream. Find all this and more at: 239-472-7860 OldeO Sanibel Shoppes 630 Tarpon Bay Road The Village Shops 2340 Periwinkle Way Tahitian Gardens 1975 Periwinkle Way Town Center 2496 Palm Ridge Road Why leave the Island? Island Paws Over Easy Café ShopOnSanibel.com An Award Winning Cafe More fun stuff from Island Paws Summer hours - 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. daily. Wooden wall plaques featuring A French Café atmosphere with indoor & outdoor seating. Your favorite breed and personalized with Serving beer & wine. Pet friendly patio. “Sanibel Island” in the lower corner. Take Out, Daily Specials, Baked Goods. 239-395-1464 239-472-2625 Leasing Opportunities: 239-472-2792 [email protected] • www.LeaseOnSanibel.com 4 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 18, 2010 habitat? Can This Fish Our city council has essentially asked the same question. At Vice Mayor Mick Save Our Bay Denham’s request, City Attorney Ken Cuyler has contacted a Washington From Pollution? D.C. environmental law firm to evalu- by Susie Marks, Board Member, ate whether designation of our waters as Committee of the Islands a protected habitat can help us prevent Lake Okeechobee releases that pol- ou are looking at a smalltooth lute those waters and destroy estuarine sawfish, an endangered species habitat. The law firm advised the city as Ythat finds its home in the waters follows: of South and Southwest Florida. And “….the designation presents the city that endangered status may be the with a valuable opportunity to influence key to protecting Sanibel’s waterways Local waters are home to the endangered Smalltooth sawfish photo by David Iliff the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ against the pollution of freshwater decision-making process to the benefit of releases from Lake Okeechobee. live pups.