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VOL. 13, NO. 45
From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
Captain Joe & the Bottom Feeders
Live Acoustic Music In The Theater
Coming To The Alliance For The Arts
T
he Acoustic Music Society of Southwest Florida presents three hours of live
music in the theater at the Alliance for the Arts on Sunday, November 16 from
2 to 5 p.m. The show features Bill Metts, the Sawgrass Drifters and Captain
Sawgrass Drifters
Joe & the Bottom Feeders.
Tickets are $8 at the door, or $6 for Alliance members. Seating is open and first
come, first served. Children 12 and under are free if accompanied by an adult. Pre-sale
tickets are not available. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Visit www.ArtInLee.org or call
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Shell Point Kicks Off Concert Season
Teri Dale Hansen
S
Nat Chandler
hell Point Retirement Community kicks off its 2014-2015 Fine & Performing
Arts Concert Series with Teri Dale Hansen and Nat Chandler presenting
Behind the Mask on Thursday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. at The Village
Church.
Behind the Mask features favorites from Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Kander and
Ebb, Stephen Schwartz and others. With legendary hits from the Great White Way,
Hansen and Chandler will perform songs from The Phantom of The Opera, Cats,
Evita, Sunset Boulevard, Song And Dance, Jersey Boys, Chicago, and A Chorus
Line. Singer and actress Hansen has received international recognition for her crossover
abilities between opera and Broadway. Co-star Chandler has also had a storied career
on the stage, from Camelot to Kiss Me Kate.
Concert tickets are available for $35 each or three concerts for $90. The season of
five concerts is offered for $125, a $50 savings. For tickets or more information, visit
www.shellpoint.org/concerts or call 454-2067.
Shell Point is just off Summerlin Road, two miles before the Sanibel Causeway.
Those taking part in the recent check presentation are, from left, Dr. William Liu, medical
director, NICU; Marietjie Van der Hyde, director, NICU; Susan Ryckman, vice president,
Golisano Children’s Hospital; Lisa Dorcey, Golisano Children’s Hospital; Harvey Youngquist,
Jr., Youngquist Family Foundation; Chrisy Reynolds, NICU and Mary Beth Gardner, Golisano
Children’s Hospital
Youngquist Family Donates $14,000
To Golisano Children’s Hospital
T
he Youngquist Family Foundation recently presented a check for $14,000 to
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida to help families taking part
in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Parent Support Group.
Funds were raised though a community golf tournament held at Old Corkscrew Golf
Club in Estero and sponsored by the Youngquist Family Foundation.
The parent support group helps parents deal with what very well may be the most
difficult and overwhelming experience they will ever face with their children. The group
provides emotional support and other tools necessary to help parents who must literally stand by and watch as their young sons or daughters fight for their lives. The group
gives parents the chance to connect and talk with others who are dealing with, or who
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Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now:
Royal Palm’s Secret Investor
by Gerri Reaves, PhD
T
he Royal Palm Hotel’s role in the development of Fort
Myers is difficult to over-estimate. It brought a measure of
glamor, luxury and cosmopolitanism to the pioneer town
when it opened in 1898.
Those were tantalizing qualities in a settlement of only a few
hundred people. The unpaved business district encompassed only
several blocks, modern roads were non-existent, and boat was
the only comfortable way to travel more than a short distance.
The stylish hotel attracted affluent visitors who spent money,
spread the word about Fort Myers, and laid the foundation for
today’s tourist economy. Some tourists liked the area so much
that they built winter homes, invested in various industries – from citrus to real estate –
and became influential in the area’s development.
Known as the Fort Myers Hotel for its first few years, it was built by Hugh O’Neill,
as local history usually records it. He owned a highly successful department in New
York City – a store that occupied an entire block on Sixth Avenue. That store supplied the furnishings for the elegant Plant System of Florida hotels owned by Henry B.
Plant, a rail-steamboat-hotel mogul. O’Neill and Plant had both a social and business
relationship.
O’Neill had first come to town in the winter of 1892 to 1893. He became one of
many regular winter visitors who enjoyed the tarpon-fishing craze.
In the 1896 to 1897 season, he decided to build a hotel in Fort Myers. At that
time, only three existed, and they were nothing on the scale he envisioned.
The firm of Miller & Kennard of Tampa (who built several structures now on The
National Register of Historic Places) soon began construction of a grand hotel on the
riverfront after demolishing the Hendry House Hotel, which stood on First Street at
what later became Royal Palm Avenue.
Today, an unused parking garage is located at the foot of Royal Palm Avenue on a site with
hotel history dating from the late 1880s. On the right is the former Sheraton Harbor Place
Hotel, opened in 1987 and now vacant.
photo by Gerri Reaves
Originally built to accommodate only 50 people, the Royal Palm was modest compared
to other Plant System hotels. Enlarged and improved over the decades, it was eventually
condemned, later reopened to house soldiers in World War II, and then demolished in 1948.
courtesy of the Florida State Archives
The hotel would rival those of magnates Henry Plant and Henry Flagler, both of
whom were inching down the state’s coasts, building railroads and destination hotels as
they went – Flagler on the east coast and Plant on the west.
It was rumored that the Royal Palm was indeed a Plant hotel, too. In fact, Plant was
at the least a co-investor; some sources state that he acquired the hotel in 1898.
Historian Susan R. Braden speculates that Plant and O’Neill “deliberately obscured”
their business relationship. Both men, as well as the press, apparently thought it best
to credit only O’Neill for the hotel project.
The fact that the hotel would be under Plant System management wasn’t revealed
until the opening on January 15, 1898, which Plant attended. A few days later, The
Fort Myers Press confirmed that fact in rather oblique terms.
Why the secrecy about Plant’s investment in the hotel? Sources point to Lee
County’s long-standing deep resentment of him.
Plant had refused to extend his railroad to Fort Myers, despite repeated entreaties
from county advocates. Instead, he extended it only to Punta Gorda in 1888, where
his new 200-room hotel awaited the passengers. Some locals never got over it.
While Plant had indeed had hopes for Fort Myers as the next southward step in his
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Fort Myers Public Art:
Two Outdoor
Art Fairs This
Weekend
by Tom Hall
T
he Fort Myers
Downtown
Saturday Art
Fair takes place
under the awnings
of the galleries,
shops and offices
that border First
Avenue (where
artists set up) and
Hendry Street
(where the crafters congregate) in the
completely refurbished and restored
downtown Fort Myers River District
on Saturday, November 15. With wide
sidewalks, majestic palms and oldtime charm just steps from the waters
of the Caloosahatchee, these bricked
thoroughfares are ideally-suited to an
outdoor art fair. As an added bonus,
First Street is dotted by some of the
River District’s best galleries and boutiques, including Arts for ACT Gallery,
the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center,
the René Miville Gallery, tincture and
Enjewel. It takes place from 11 a.m. to
4 p.m.
The Estero Fine Art Show takes place
at Miromar Outlet Mall November 15 and
16. This juried art show brings high qual-
ity artists from around the globe and top
notch local artists to sell their original and
personally handmade art work. The event
occurs on the southeast side of Miromar
Outlet Mall, near the intersection of
Corkscrew and Ben Hill Griffin Roads.
The art fair’s main focus is visual arts
and community enrichment. Many of the
nation’s best artists exhibit at this show.
Event hours on Saturday and Sunday are
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and both the
event and parking are free. In addition to
fine art, there is great food and free live
entertainment from world-class favorites.
More November Art Fairs
Taking place on the weekend of
November 20 and 21 is third weekend Art Alive. Hosted by Art Alliance
Naples, this two-day event features artist
demonstrations and new exhibits in 26
independent artists’ studios and galleries
in the Naples Art District (north of Pine
Ridge Road and west of Airport Road).
Participating galleries and studios are
open on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Sanibel Masters Art Festival has
been a Sanibel Island Thanksgiving weekend tradition for 21 years. It showcases
paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor,
drawings and pastels, 2D and 3D mixed
media and collages, photography and
digital art, woodworking, sculpture,
ceramics, glass, handmade Tiffany-style
lamps, fiber art, and jewelry produced
by 75 artists and artisans from around
the country. The festival is held on the
grounds of The Community House on
Periwinkle Way, Sanibel’s main street.
The Fort Myers Downtown Art Fair is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Community House has been an
island fixture since 1927 and touts itself
as The Gathering Place on Sanibel Island.
But Boulderbrook Productions has a
little twist in store for festival-goers. This
one takes place on Friday and Saturday,
November 28 and 29, so both the artists and the art lovers still have Sunday
to enjoy the island, the weather and their
purchases and sales.
An arts advocate, Tom Hall guides
weekly walking tours of the River
District’s public art collection in Fort
Myers. For more information, go to truetours.net.
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Secret Investor
Henry B. Plant owned a vast system of railroads, steamships and hotels, including several in Florida, such as the Tampa Bay Hotel
courtesy of the Florida State Archives
railroad-and-hotel march, apparently the
extension simply was not cost effective at
that time.
The Press reported Plant as saying
that as soon as the county raised enough
produce to justify the expense of a railroad, it would get one.
What he did do, however, was buy-out
Roan’s Fort Myers Steamboat Company
in 1897, virtually monopolizing the market but providing daily service to Punta
Gorda.
Adding to the resentment, perhaps, was the alleged suggestion by a
Plant System executive in 1896 that a
$40,000 donation might convince Plant
to build the desired extension. The county
was not even a decade old at that time
and could ill-afford such inducements.
It’s not surprising that no effusive tribute to Plant appeared in the local press
when he died in 1899, as did for O’Neill
upon his death in 1902.
But all these decades later, few people
except history buffs seem to know about
the anti-Plant bias that once ran so
strong.
Anyway, with the benefit of historical
perspective, one could argue that Plant’s
immense business acumen led him to
make decisions that seem reasonable
enough today.
Walk down to the former site of the
Royal Palm Hotel and appreciate the two
men who built it but didn’t live long to
enjoy it.
Then, walk a few blocks to the
Southwest Florida Museum of History at
2031 Jackson Street to learn more about
downtown’s grandest hotel.
Call 321-7430 for information, or
go to www.museumofhistory.org. Hours
are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through
Saturday.
Continue your adventure in local history at the Southwest Florida Historical
Society at 10091 McGregor Boulevard
on the campus of the Lee County
Alliance for the Arts.
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The all-volunteer non-profit organization’s hours are Wednesday or Saturday
between 9 a.m. and noon or Wednesday
4 to 7 p.m. Call them at 939-4044.
Sources: The Story of Fort Myers
by Karl H. Grismer; Archives of the
Southwest Florida Historical Society; Fort
Myers Press; Railroads of Southwest
Florida by Gregg M. Turner; Henry
Plant, Pioneer Empire Builder by
Kelly Reynolds; The Plant System of
Railroads, Steamships and Hotels by
Gregg M. Turner and Seth H. Bramson;
and The Architecture of Leisure by
Susan R. Braden.
Diva To Speak
At Historical
Society Event
P
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will speak about the social growth
of downtown Fort Myers to the
next Southwest Florida Historical
Society meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday,
November 13.
The event will be held at the
Southwest Florida Museum of History,
located at 2031 Jackson Street in Fort
Myers.
Davis writes the Diva Diaries column
for Florida Weekly and previously wrote
the Downtown Diva column for the
News-Press for 15 years. She’s also an
actor who has performed for many local
troupes. Davis’ talk will include events
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n Saturday, December 6 at
10:30 a.m., the Democratic
Women’s Club (DWC) of Lee
County is holding its monthly membership meetings at the Helm Club of The
Landings Yacht, Golf and Tennis Club,
4420 Flagship Drive in Fort Myers. In
lieu of a speaker, the meeting will offer
a silent auction, raffle and time for
social networking. Members and guests
should tell the attendant at the gate to
The Landings they are going to the
Democratic Women’s Club meeting at
the Helm Club and the attendant will
offer directions.
Don’t miss the annual fundraiser and
auction at the meeting. Expect to enjoy a
great day with fellow members as we celebrate the holidays. Several special items
for live auction will be offered and it is
the last chance to purchase tickets for the
Democratic quilt drawing. All proceeds
benefit the Marj Lowell Mentoring Fund.
Be prepared to enjoy a grand morning of
fellowship.
To make a reservation for the optional
lunch following the meeting, send an
email to Renee’ Savoia at rkw1965@
yahoo.com or call 217-779-1771.
The Democratic Women’s Club of
Lee County is a member of the DWC of
Florida. It works year-round to organize
the Democratic voters of Lee County.
The DWC strives to stimulate interest in
such as the Edisonia Ball and Arts for
ACT.
There is no admission charge and the
public is invited. For more information,
call 939-4044.
Greeters Club
Luncheon
T
he holiday season is a perfect time
for sharing, and the members of
the Greeters Club of Greater Fort
Myers will be sharing “A Few of Their
Favorite Things” with each other at
their luncheon on Thursday, December
18. Taking a page out of the score of
The Sound of Music and following in
Oprah’s footsteps, it promises to be a
special afternoon and, who knows, you
might discover a new favorite thing!
Make a luncheon reservation, $20 per
person, and find out more about joining this dynamic group of Lee County
women. Send an email to greetersclub@
gmail.com and provide your contact
information (your name, email address
and phone number). You will receive a
call confirming your reservation as well as
an email confirmation.
Greeters Club luncheons are held
on the third Thursday of the month at
11:30 a.m. at the Colonial Country Club,
9181 Independence Way in Fort Myers.
For more information, visit greetersclubofgreaterfortmyers.com.
civic affairs, encourage good citizenship
and educate the public on questions of
public interest. The club encourages the
active participation of Democratic voters,
seeks to increase Democratic voter registration and supports qualified Democratic
candidates for public office.
Historical Society
Celebrates
News History
T
he Southwest Florida Historical
Society commemorates the 130th
anniversary of the News-Press in
November with an exhibit at its Fort
Myers research center on the campus of
the Alliance for the Arts.
The News-Press began as a weekly
called the Fort Myers Press and published its first edition on November 22,
1884.
The exhibit includes actual newspapers
dating back to the 19th century, photos
and scrapbooks with photocopied pages
of the paper also going back to nearly the
origins of the paper.
A replica of the first edition from
1884 will be displayed.
There is no admission charge. The
Southwest Florida Historical Society, a
non-profit organization run by volunteers,
is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard.
Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to noon
and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and
9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Call 9394044 for more information.
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Saturday, November 15 at the park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Area 3.
The Nature Festival offers attendees a day filled with interactive and educational
activities for adults and children of all ages. Visitors will learn about Southwest Florida
native plants and wildlife and be able to participate in a variety of activities. The day
will include crafts using materials such as shells, leaves, pine cones and palm boots; a
fishing clinic and paddle boarding; demonstrations and educational exhibits; and live
reptiles and animals indigenous to the area.
Additional exhibits will demonstrate the importance of water management and conservation. Exhibits will include other state parks and local environmental agencies.
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Friends of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park.
Food by Naples Beach Adventures will be on site for lunch and snacks. Ice cream from
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hursday, November 13 marks
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Myers Boat Show held in downtown Fort Myers. In addition to the
huge selection of boats and accessories
on display, this year’s event features
an expanded selection of seminars for
on-water enthusiasts to take advantage
of. The show takes place at Harborside
Event Center and City of Fort Myers
Yacht Basin from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Featured this year are two newly
added seminars on spearfishing and diving, and local kayak trails. Jim “Chiefy”
Mathie, author of Catching The Spear-it
and Catching The Bug, will host clinics on spearfishing and lobster catching.
The Great Calusa Blueway’s Paddling
Trail coordinator Mike Hammond will be
discussing the beautiful 190-mile marked
canoe and kayak trail that meanders
through the coastal waters and inland
tributaries of Lee County. Returning
favorites include Fishin’ Frank, along with
several local guides to provide inshore
and offshore fishing tips along with the
ever-popular Fishing Simulator. Captain
Terry from Fish Face Charters will also
be in attendance providing seminars on
trout, redfish, snook and back country
fishing techniques.
“This year’s seminars will be held in
the beautiful City Pier Building overlooking the water, and will provide many
tips and techniques from local fishing,
paddling and diving experts,” said John
Good, event manager.
As always, there will be a large selection of boats, accessories and activities,
all situated around the downtown River
Basin, City Pier Building and Harborside
Event Center.
The exhibit will showcase even more
boats, both in and out of water, highlighting new models and innovative features.
Food and beverages will be available
inside the event as well as at several
downtown restaurants.
Admission is $10 per person, per day
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Republican Women Have Patriotic
Theme For November Luncheon
Rotary Club Of Fort Myers Achieves
100% Paul Harris Fellow Club Status
W
he Rotary Club of Fort Myers has been named a 100% Paul Harris Fellow
Club, a distinction achieved by only seven percent of Rotary Clubs worldwide.
This distinction means that each one of the club’s members has been awarded
a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International in recognition of giving $1,000 or more
to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus or an approved foundation grant.
Chartered in 1922, The Rotary Club of Fort Myers is the area’s largest and oldest Rotary Club with over 170 members and is part of Rotary International, which is
a global humanitarian organization with more than 1.2 million members in 34,000
Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary members are men
and women who are business, professional and community leaders with a shared commitment to make the world a better place through humanitarian service. Rotary’s top
priority is the global eradication of polio.
“We are very proud of our club for achieving this honor and proud to know our
contributions will help so many in need,” said Anne Rose, president of the Rotary Club
of Fort Myers.
ith Veterans Day occurring in November, the Fort Myers Republican
Women’s Club monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, November 18
will feature two patriotic aspects. Shark Battalion cadets from Oasis
High School will present the colors and lead those attending in the salute to the
American flag.
Gary Bryant, representing the Disabled Veterans Insurance Careers (DVIC), will
discuss the mission of the organization, which was founded by Gary and Gay Trippe.
DVIC is a non-profit organization with the mission to educate, train, and create
employment opportunities in the insurance industry for disabled veterans. A questionand-answer session will follow his prepared remarks.
The public is invited and the program will be held at The Helm Club at The
Landings in South Fort Myers. A social hour begins at 11:15 a.m. The noon lunch,
business meeting and program will follow. The luncheon cost is $16. Reservations are
required by Thursday, November 13, and may be made by contacting Tina Laurie at
489-4701.
For information about the club, contact Gaile Anthony at 292-5212.
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Taste Of The Islands Postponed
Until This Sunday, November 16
D
ue to predicted inclement weather, CROW’S Taste of the Islands at The
Dunes Golf & Tennis Club was postponed until this Sunday, November
16.
“This event is CROW’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Consequently, a washout is
out of the question,” CROW Board President Melissa Congress said last week. “We
are erring on the side of caution in order for the event to be as successful as possible.”
The 33rd annual Taste will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the same venue,
with all the same activities planned.
For additional information about CROW’s Taste of the Islands, visit www.crowclinic.org.
Republican
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Meeting
P
atti Ann Febro, “Pastor Patti,” will
speak at the Monday, December 8
Lee Republican Women Federated
dinner meeting. Social hour begins at
5:15 at The Edison Restaurant, with
dinner and program to follow.
Febro is a lifelong Floridian who currently serves as state chaplain for Florida
Federation of Republican Women (FFRW)
and member at large. She is the chaplain
of Brevard Federated Republican Women,
where she also serves as campaign chairman. She has been privileged to deliver
the opening prayer before the Florida
Senate and has twice had the honor
of presenting the invocation before the
daily session of the Florida House of
Representatives. She is a recipient of
the Living Treasure Award presented by
Congressman Bill Posey.
Febro presented the devotion at the
2013 FFRW Biennial Convention Rise
Patti Ann Febro
and Shine Breakfast with Governor Rick
Scott, entitled 3 Political God’s Girls – A Judge, A Virgin, and a Queen. She lives in
Cocoa Beach.
RSVP by calling 432-9389, email [email protected] or go to www.leerepublicanwomen.com. Cost is $22. The Edison Restaurant is at 3583 McGregor
Boulevard in Fort Myers.
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Along The River
Photographer Bill Hofer is one of the talented local artists and crafters that sells original
works at the Saturday Downtown Art Fair
T
hursday marks the start of the 42nd annual Fort Myers Boat Show held in
downtown Fort Myers. In addition to the huge selection of boats and accessories on display, this year’s show features an expanded selection of seminars
for on-water enthusiasts to take advantage of. The show takes place at Harborside
Event Center and City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday
through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Featured this year are two newly added seminars on spearfishing and diving, and
local kayak trails. Jim “Chiefy” Mathie, author of Catching the Spear-it and Catching
the Bug, will host clinics on spearfishing and lobster catching. The Great Calusa
Blueway’s Paddling Trail coordinator Mike Hammond will be discussing the beautiful
190-mile marked canoe and kayak trail that meanders through the coastal waters and
inland tributaries of Lee County. Returning favorites include Fishin’ Frank along with
several local guides to provide inshore and offshore fishing tips along with the ever
popular Fishing Simulator. Captain Terry from Fish Face Charters will also be in atten-
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The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum celebrates its 19th anniversary with a Free Admission
Day on Saturday. Pictured, from left, are Museum Curator and Director of Education Dr.
José H. Leal, Executive Director Dorrie Hipschman and photographer Henry Domke.
dance providing seminars on trout, redfish, snook and back country fishing techniques.
Admission is $10 per person, per day and free for children under 16 with a paid
adult admission. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
For more information, visit www.goboatingflorida.com.
The Saturday Downtown Art Fair returns this month to the historic River
District. Held on the third Saturday of November, December and January, it is open
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
See local art vendors that are selling their original art, unique jewelry, photography,
fused glass and upcycled art on the sidewalks at First Street starting at Jackson Street
and ending at Dean Street. It’s a perfect time to enjoy the downtown Fort Myers galleries, shops and the Saturday Art Fair at a slower and less crowded pace. Enjoy lunch
at one of the quaint downtown restaurants.
Are you an artist? The River District Alliance is looking for vibrant, accomplished
artists and crafters to set up in downtown to sell the works they create. For more
details, download the vendor prospectus at www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com/
Information.
For more information about the Saturday Downtown Art Fair, call 337-5050.
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum celebrates its 19th anniversary
on Saturday with Free Admission Day. Enjoy science activities, a new hands-on touch
tank, art programs, birthday cake and free gifts for the first 200 people. The museum
is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The non-profit museum features more than 30 exhibits of mollusks from around the
world. Exhibits are devoted to shells in art and history, shell habitat, rare specimens,
fossil shells and common Southwest Florida shells. The learning lab features a handson play area for children, displays, games and a tank with indigenous mollusks. Two
videos, Mollusks in Action and Trails and Tales of Living Mollusks, are shown (on
the hour and half-hour), and a children’s video is shown continuously. The museum
store also offers a wide selection of shell books.
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum is located at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva
Road, Sanibel. For more information, call 395-2233 or go to www.shellmuseum.org.
On Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., join your family, friends and neighbors at
CROW’s annual Taste of the Islands. Originally scheduled for the 9th, it was postponed due to cold, dreary weather. Come out this weekend for a great day of fun in
the sun while supporting a great local cause.
The popular festival is back for its 33rd year to celebrate three Sanibel signatures
– community, cuisine and CROW – all in one fell swoop. Set to the tune of live bands
(Rocker and Pocket Change), local restaurants will serve their most decadent delicacies
at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club.
The crowd, along with a panel of esteemed judges, will cast their votes and award
top honors to the best dishes from more than 20 participating restaurants.
The annual fundraiser raises awareness and financial support for the Clinic for the
Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), a 501(c)3 organization that relies 100 percent on
the philanthropic support of individuals, corporations and foundations.
For more information about Taste of the Islands, call 472-3644 or go to www.
tastesanibelcaptiva.com.
Our email address is [email protected]
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FORT MYERS FARE
Dining From Downtown’s Historic River District To The Beaches
For more information, check out our advertisers in this week’s River Weekly
BRATTA’S RISTORANTE
Bratta’s serves fresh made-to-order
food in an inviting atmosphere featuring
live music nightly.
The two for $20 menu is served all
day Sunday to Thursday. Happy hour is
daily from 4 to 6:30 p.m. with drink and
appetizer specials. Filet Napoleon, Taylor
Street baked ziti and fresh bruschetta are
a few favorites on the restaurant’s daily
menu. Lobster tail and Chilean sea bass
are served on the weekends.
12984 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers.
Call 433-4449.
COURTNEY’S
CONTINENTAL CUISINE
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Executive Chef Dale, his wife Betty and
their son Courtney.
The warm and welcoming bar is great
for lunch, libations and lots of laughter.
Relax in comfort with friends and enjoy
discounted drinks and appetizers during
happy hour, served 4 to 7 p.m. daily.
The dining room offers a wonderful
dinner variety; if you’re an early diner,
be sure to check out the Sunset Dining
Specials. “Eggceptional” entrées highlight
the restaurant’s Sunday brunch from 10
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ICHIBAN
Ichiban is a downtown favorite for
Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The name
means “Number One” in Japanese and
offers its customers the perfect balance
of great quality and affordable prices.
Ichiban has been family owned and
operated for 10 years and its enduring
popularity is a testament to its exceptional, friendly service.
1520 Broadway #106, Fort Myers.
Call 334-6991.
ISLAND COW
Family-owned and operated Ichiban, located in the River District, serves the freshest sushi
in Fort Myers. Pictured, from left, is salmon roe, a shrimp tempura roll and salmon sashimi.
& 112, Fort Myers. Call 466-4646.
DOC FORD’S
RUM BAR & GRILLE
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is
named for the Doc Ford character in
local author Randy Wayne White’s bestselling mystery novels.
It’s a well known gathering place with
indoor and outdoor patio seating. The
combined menu offers all the lunch and
dinner items from 11 a.m. until closing. It
includes cedar plank salmon topped with
a mango chipotle glaze or a marinated
grilled chicken sandwich and there’s a
well provisioned raw bar. Tropical drinks
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fun and prices that won’t make you lose
the farm? Try Island Cow on Sanibel.
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French doors leading out to the front and
back patios. It is open daily for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. Dine under the stars
while you listen to live music on one of
Sanibel’s only al fresco eating porches.
2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Call
472-0606.
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Churches/Temples
ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN
CONGREGATION (UUA)
Where diversity is treasured,
2756 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
Sunday Services at 9 and 11 a.m.
Adult Education Workshop at 10 a.m.
The Reverend Margaret L. Beard, Minister
239-226-0900 – www.allfaiths-uc.org
ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE
RITE CATHOLIC CHURCH
10291 Bayshore Rd., N. Fort Myers
Divine Liturgy is on Sun. at 10:30 a.m.;
Rosary begins at 10 a.m. Lenten services
(Presanctified Liturgy) will be on Wed.
evenings at 6 p.m. starting on Feb. 22.
Administrator is Very Rev. Peter Lickman,
ph. 305-651-0991. We are a Church of the
Eastern Catholic or Byzantine Rite, 1.5 mi.
east of Int. 75.
ANNUNCIATION GREEK
ORTHODOX CHURCH
8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers
Reverend Fr. Dean Nastos, Proistamenos
Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m.
Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m.
www.annunciation.fl.goarch.org
239-481-2099
BETH SHILOH
MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE
15675 McGregor Boulevard, 437-3171
Rabbi: Judah Hungerman
Friday Service, 8 p.m., Saturday Service,
11 a.m. Shabbat School Saturday Morning, Adult Hebrew Classes. Call for information on full program.
BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES
CHURCH OF GOD
16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166
Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall
Pastor: Barry Lentz, 281-3063
Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m.
CHABAD LUBAVITCH
OF SW FLORIDA ORTHODOX
5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz
433-7708, E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.chabadswf.org
Services: Friday 6:30 p.m.; Saturday Kabbalah class 9 a.m.;
Shacharit 10 a.m.; Kiddush at noon
Minyan: Monday and Thursday 7 a.m.
CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE
10200 Cypress Cove Circle Fort Myers
239-850-3943, Located at Cypress Cove
Retirement Center on HealthPark Campus
An ecumenical non-denominational community of believers.
Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m.
Reverendt Ted Althouse, Pastor
[email protected]
CHURCH OF THE CROSS
13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188
Pastor: Bud Stephens; A nondemonimational church emphasizing a personal
relationship with Jesus Christ.
Sunday Service: 9:15 a.m. Traditional,
10:45 Contemporary.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers
Just off McGregor across from the Edison/
Ford Winter Estates 334-4978, Pastor:
Douglas Kelchner, Worship times Sunday’s
9 and 10:30 a.m. Website: www.taecc.com
COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937
Rev. Dr. Jeffrey DeYoe, Senior Pastor
Reverend David Dietzel, Pastor Emeritus.
Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. Nursery
available
CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH
8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers,
481-5442 Randy A. Alston, Reverend.
Sunday Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship, 11 a.m., Evening Worship, 7 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting,
6:30 p.m.
CYPRESS LAKE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers,
481-3233. www.clpc.us.
Clint Cottrell, pastor
Prayer Service 8 a.m., Praise 9 a.m., Children’s Church 9 a.m., Traditional 11 a.m.
Summer: Prayer Service 8 a.m.
Combined Traditional/Praise 10 a.m.
CYPRESS LAKE UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers,
482-1250,
8 and 11 a.m. Sunday Traditional Service
9:30 a.m. Praise Service
Sunday School all times
FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers,
278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.;
Voice of Faith, WCRN 13.50 AM Radio,
Sunday, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Service, 7:30
p.m.; Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m.
Nursery care for pre-school children and
Children’s Church for ages 5-12 available
at each service.
FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
15690 McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers, 482-2030
Pastor: David Stauffer.
Traditional services 8:45 a.m.;
Contemporary, 10:30 a.m.
Go south on McGregor Boulevard. The
church is ½ mile past the intersection of
Gladiolus and San Carlos Boulevard on
the way to Sanibel.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
2390 West First Street, next door to Edison Estates.
Sunday Morning Service and Sunday
School, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening
Testimony Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Child care
provided at all services. Visit our Reading
Room for quiet study at: 2281 First Street,
River District. www.time4thinkers.com,
www.christiansciencefortmyers.com,
www.christianscience.com
FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
13545 American Colony Boulevard
off Daniels Parkway in the Colony,
Fort Myers, 936-2511
Pastor: Reverend Joey Brummett
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 p.m.;
Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
in the Downtown Fort Myers River District
2466 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-332-1152, www.fumcftmyers.org
Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship
9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
5 p.m. Youth Program
FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN
MINISTRIES CONGREGATION
5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 437-4330
Reverend Mark Condrey, Pastor
Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Church School: 9:15 a.m.
FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST:
8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers,
482-3133. Philip White, pastor
Morning Worship: 10 a.m.
Church School: 10:15 a.m.
Adult Forum: 11:30 a.m.
IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL
CONGREGATION
9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 4544778 The Reverend Ray Buchanan Rector.
Weekly services:
Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing
Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One;
9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing
and Church School
Tuesday 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer (in
Spanish); Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Eucharist
with Healing. Child care available at Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. services.
JESUS THE WORKER
CATHOLIC CHURCH:
881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143
Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH
2154 McGregor Boulevard,
Fort Myers, 218-8343
Pastor Randy and Anita Thurman
10:30 a.m. Sunday Service
All are welcome.
LAMB OF GOD CHURCH
One of a few federated Lutheran (ELCA)
and Episcopal Congregations in the nation.
19691 Cypress View Drive, Fort Myers, FL
33967. 239-267-3525 or visit www.lambofgodchurch.net. The Rev. Dr. James Reho
leads Sunday worship services at 7:45 and
10 a.m. Sunday’s Cool for Children 10 a.m.
NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER
New Home Church, 8505 Jenny Cae
Lane, North Fort Myers, 239-656-0416
Weekly Friday Meeting Meet & Greet: 6:30
p.m. Kingdom Teaching: 7 p.m. Fellowship
and refreshments after service. [email protected], www.facebook.
com/nbcministry. Alex & Patricia Wiggins,
Ministers
NEW COVENANT EYES CHURCH
See Clearly. Meeting monthly at 9 a.m.
at the Elks Lodge. 1900 Park Meadows
Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907. 239-2208519. Pastor Alan Bondar
www.newcovenanteyes.com
Wear what you want, rockin’ music, relevant teaching, LIFT Kidz program, free
coffee & donuts, people who are real,
church that’s actually fun.
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
OF FORT MYERS
16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10
239-985-8503
9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
11 a.m Sunday Morning Worship.
7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study
NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers
Pastor Eddie Spencer
8 & 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
11 a.m. Contemporary Worship
8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School
Youth and Children’s programming runs
concurrent to Sunday services.
Nursery care provided at all services
274-1230. For more information visit:
www.newhopefortmyers.org
PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Meets at Fort Myers Beach Masonic
Lodge
17625 Pine Ridge Road,
Fort Myers Beach 267-7400.
Pastors Bruce Merton, Gail & RC Fleeman
Adult Discussion Classes: 9-10 AM
Countdown to Worship (praise music):
10:10 AM
Amazing Grace Worship: 10:30 AM
Phone 267-7400 Fax 267-7407
Web site: peacecommunitychurch.com
e-mail: [email protected]
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Sunday Worship at 9:30am.
Peace is a member of the ELCA.
We celebrate weekly communion with
traditional liturgy, organ and choir.
15840 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers
On the way to Sanibel. 239-437-2599,
www.peaceftmyers.com,
[email protected].
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH
3950 Winkler Ext., Fort Myers, 274-0143
8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services
Daily early learning center/day care
RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
21580 River Ranch Rd, Estero
239-495-0400, Senior Pastor: Todd Weston
8 and 9:45 a.m Services; 11:30 a.m.
Legacy Service, multi-generational
SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER
Meditation classes. All are welcome.
Guided meditations offering many methods for relaxing the body and focusing the
mind on virtuous objects to bring increasing peace and happiness into daily activity.
For information, class times and locations
call 567-9739 or visit www.MeditationInFortMyers.org.
SAINT COLUMBKILLE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off McGregor and north of Gladiolus.
489-3973 Father Joseph Clifford.
Weekly Monday through Saturday 8 a.m.
Weekend masses: Saturday 3 and 5 p.m.;
Sunday: 7, 9,11, and 5:30 p.m.
Reconciliation is available at the church on
Saturdays at noon and by appointment
SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
3049 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers,
344-0012 Pastor Reverend Steve Filizzi
An Affirming & Inclusive Congregation
Sunday Services 10 a.m.
SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN
CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS)
3595 Broadway, Fort Myers,
239-939-1218, Worship: Saturday 5:30
p.m., Sunday 8 & 10:45 a.m. Bible Study
for adults and children Sunday at 9:15 a.m.
Phone for other dates & times. Plus Marriage Enrichment, Divorcecare, Griefshare.
SAINT PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH
3751 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach,
239-463-4251, www.stpeterfmb.com. Sunday service at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
SAINT NICHOLAS MONASTERY
Church and Bookstore:111 Evergreen
Road (southwest corner of Evergreen
Road and Gail Street.) Liturgical services
conducted in English and Church Slavonic;
following the Julian (Old) Calendar.
Liturgical Services: Sundays and Holy
Days: Hours at 9:30 a.m. Holy Liturgy at
10 a.m. Call to confirm service schedule:
239-997-2847; Bookstore: 239-691-1775
or visit www.saintnicholasmonastery.org.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
13031 Palm Beach Blvd (3 miles east of
I75) East Fort Myers (across from Ft Myers Shores) 239 693 0818
Weekday masses: 9 a.m. Tuesday-Friday
Weekend masses: 4 p.m. Saturday
Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. All Are Welcome!
SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH
16940 McGregor Boulevard,
Fort Myers, 454-3336
Robert G. Kasten, Pastor
Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.
Nursery available
9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
Junior Church grades one to five
Wee Church Pre-K to K
Evening Service 6 p.m.
Wednsday Service 6 p.m.
TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE
16225 Winkler Road Fort Myers
239-433-0018, www.templebethel.com
[email protected]
Rabbi Jeremy Barras, Cantor Victor
Geigner, Religious School Director Dale
Cohen, Learning Tree Director Jesyca
Virnig, Office Manager Inna Vasser
Union For Reform Judaism
Shabbat Service: Friday 7:30 p.m.
Torah Study: Saturday 9:30 a.m.
Religious School: Wednesday 5:30 p.m.
and Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Learning Tree: Monday through Friday
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TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE)
14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers,
433-0201, Rabbi: Rabbi Marc Sack
Minyan: Monday at 9 a.m.
Religious Education: Sunday mornings
and Wednesday evenings Services: Friday
night at 6:15 p.m. and Saturday morning at
9 a.m. Web site: www.tjswfl.org
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From page 10
Churches/Temples
THE NEW CHURCH
The New Church of SWFL is located
10811 Sunset Plaza Circ. #401, behind
Zoomers. Rev. Gabriella Cahaley officiates worship services on Sundays at 11
a.m. during the season. Other worship
events are held on the beach in Fort Myers Beach. See our webpage http://www.
newchurchflorida.com/ or call for more
information 239-481-5535.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
CHURCH FORT MYERS
13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway
one mile west of I-75). Minister: The Reverend Allison Farnum. Sunday services
and religious education at 10:30 a.m. For
information on all church events call 5612700 or visit www.uucfm.org.
UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS
Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. Healing
Circle 11 a.m. Hospitality and Fellowship,
11 a.m. Inspiring lesson, uplifting and
dynamic music, meditation in a loving environment. Service held at 28285 Imperial
Street, Bonita Springs. Call 947-3100.
UNITY OF FORT MYERS
11120 Ranchette Rd, Fort Myers
Sunday Services: 9:15 and 11 a.m.
Children’s classes: 11 a.m. Reverend Jim
Rosemergy. 239-278-1511, web: www.
unityoffortmyers.org. Our God is Love, Our
Race is Human, Our Religion is Oneness
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across
from HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125
Senior Pastor: Robert Brunson
Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School
for all ages. 11 a.m. Blended Worship
www.westminsterfortmyers.org
WORD OF LIFE CHURCH
2120 Collier Ave, Fort Myers, 274-8881;
Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7
p.m. Bishop Gaspar and Michele Anastasi
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 481-4040,
Pastor Curtis Deterding. Sunday Services
8 a.m. Traditional, 10:45 a.m. Blended,
9:30 a.m. Eductional Hour. Web site www.
zionfm.org.
SFCA Students Give In A Big Way
Lake Kennedy Senior Center
Lake Kennedy
Center’s 24th
Anniversary Party
J
oin your friends and neighbors as
the Lake Kennedy Center celebrates
24 years as a cornerstone in the
Cape Coral community on Friday,
December 5.
Enjoy an afternoon filled with entertainment by the Betty Dentzau performance team. A delicious Olive Garden
lunch, punch and dessert will be served.
Cost is $7 per person. Doors open at
noon and the show starts at 1 p.m. Preregistration is required.
Lake Kennedy Senior Center is located at 400 Santa Barbara Boulevard
in Cape Coral. For more information,
call 574-0575.
Toyetta Simpson, SFCA coach Bill Catto and Earnest Graham
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outhwest Florida Christian Academy’s (SFCA) high school students collected money to help the mother of 5-year-old slain Andrew Faust Jr.
Earnest Graham, president of Pro Player Insurance Group and past NFL
player with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, contacted SFCA’s varsity basketball coach,
Bill Catto, asking if the students would like to help with the family’s expenses.
Graham, along with Toyetta Simpson, the boy’s mother, came to the school chapel
to thank the students for their efforts. The students were pleased to help.
Share your community news with us.
Call 415-7732, Fax: 415-7702
or email [email protected]
Trash & Treasures
SALE
Saturday, November 15 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Center 4 Life
Palm Ridge & Library Way, Sanibel, FL
Don’t miss this great opportunity
to discover great “finds” at low, low prices!
Participants at a recent open house at the Berne Davis Botanical Garden. An open house
will be held there on November 22.
Garden Council To Hold Open House
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n open house at the Berne Davis Botanical Garden, located at 2166 Virginia
Avenue in Fort Myers, will be held on Saturday, November 22 from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Many local garden clubs and societys will be present to answer
questions and provide tours. The open house is being held in conjunction with the
Edison Ford Winter Estates’ Garden Market.
The garden is a project of the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council, whose
headquarters are at the Virginia Avenue address. The garden is now the home of the
Lorelei statue that was recently part of the old Fort Myers Library as well as the Mina
Edison Botanical Library. Many of the displays in the garden have been provided
through the talents and contributions of the 19 local garden clubs, nine plant societies,
and other affiliates which comprise the Garden Council.
There is no charge for attending the open house. Free parking is suggested off
Larchmont.
For additional information about the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council, contact president Debbie Wyatt-Stotter at 707-6078 or [email protected].
• Household Items
• Toys
• Furniture
• Hardware
• Linens
• Sporting Goods
• Kitchen Gadgets
• Glassware
• Artwork
• Jewelry
• Collectibles
• Surprises!
Refreshments will be for sale!
Proceeds benefit Island Seniors, Inc.
Bring your gently used items (except clothing, shoes, TVs, computers, printers
and books) to Center 4 Life at Palm Ridge Road and Library Way.
For more information, call 472-5743.
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Gator Trout
Showing Up
by Capt. Matt
Mitchell
P
re cold front
fishing action
was strong
again this week
with lots of snook,
trout and a few
quality redfish
being caught before
the rain and cold
moved in again
late Saturday afternoon. Conditions on
the water all week before this latest cold
front were near perfect with light winds
and sunny skies as things rebounded
quickly from the previous weekend’s
cold snap. As anglers, these weekly cold
fronts are all just part of the game and
our winter weather pattern that we will
deal with roughly until April.
Shiners came easy this week with
huge amounts of bait showing up on the
causeway bridges, as it did last year. Most
shallow grass flats in the sound are also
loaded up with shiners once the sun gets
up too. Either place you choose to get
your bait, just watch for the diving birds
and the schools of shiners to flick on,
or up by the surface, then it’s one and
done with a cast net. Having lots of these
shiners has been the key to wake up and
locate the fish in the mangrove creeks
as there are still way too many small bait
stealers in most locations to make the
switch to live shrimp fishing quite yet.
Larger trout up to 26 inches started to
appear this week after what has seemed
like forever since we consistently caught
these big gator trout. Clean clear water
in the middle to northern sound is what
these fish like and live free lined shiners
are candy they just cannot resist. While
targeting redfish and snook in shallow
sandholes around oyster bars, we found
some really good trout action a few afternoons, with many of these fish going
over the 20-inch maximum size.
If you plan on releasing these gator
trout, don’t use a landing net. Wet your
hands before touching them and try to
handle them as little as possible, if at all.
This will greatly reduce the mortality rate
on these fish. Trout, especially big trout,
are much more fragile than any of our
other gamefish. Not knocking any of the
slime coat off them and quickly getting
them back in the water after removing the hook will hopefully let them be
Send Us Your Fish Tales
T
he River Weekly would like to hear from anglers about their catches.
Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch,
species and weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them
at the River Weekly, 1609 Hendry Street, Suite 15, Fort Myers, Florida 33901,
or email to [email protected].
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It Catches More Than Fish
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Katherine Ambrose with her first redfish, a 24-incher caught while fishing with Capt. Matt
Mitchell this week
enjoyed by another angler in the future.
Even with far from perfect high
water tides to target redfish under the
mangroves this week, we did catch a
few smaller slot reds back in the “Ding”
Darling Refuge. Many of these rat reds
are right around the 18-inch slot or just
above. Adding a little weight – either a
split shot or a 1/4 oz. jig head – to the
live shiner to slow it down in the fast
moving current was the key to getting
these redfish to bend the rod. Things did
get a little better on bigger reds though as
the cold front approached and gave us a
little higher water than the tide chart had
forecast.
Fishing with Katherine and Mike
Ambrose from Boston, both anglers
completed their Pine Island Slams. Snook
and trout were caught by both way back
in the mangrove creeks of Sanibel. Then
switching it up on the higher water, we
set up on the mangrove islands in the
mouth of the river so we could fish until
the last possible minute before the rain
ended our afternoon trip early. Mike got
his first ever redfish, a small rat red and
then soon after hooked and lost a much
bigger redfish. Katherine then got her
first ever redfish, a pretty 24-inch model
before the rain started and chased us off
the water.
November 15 finally marks the end of
the mantee zones in Pine Island Sound as
the zones switch over into the river. This
opens up a whole lot of water to anglers
that has just not been fished much since
April when the zones went into effect,
either because it just takes too long to get
there at idle speed or it’s just too shallow
to get there without damaging the sea
grass if you can’t run on plane. Making
certain areas of the sound are idle speed
while fast boats can run at unregulated
100 mph plus down the middle sound
and river is not manatee friendly.
The placement of the majority of
these manatee zones in the sound just
does not make any sense and in no way
serves to protect the manatee. If you
spend any time on our local waters, you
quickly learn where manatees hang out
and the areas they like to frequent during
certain periods of the year. Manatee feeding areas are certainly not the randomly
placed manatee zones.
Every year at this time, manatees
are intentionally put in harm’s way by
the people that claim to do the most to
protect them. Manatees are now heading inland out of the sound towards the
artificially warmed waters of the county
Manatee Park up by the power plant.
This annual human generated migration
route will take the manatees through the
highest traveled boat traffic area of the
county. Once they arrive here in huge
numbers, there is very little, if any, sea
grass for the them to eat so they have to
travel back and forth up and down the
river to the sound to feed. With all of Lee
County’s manatees in one place for the
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CROW Case Of The Week:
A Critical Patient
by Patricia Molloy
O
riginating
in North
America,
the gopher tortoise (Gopherus
polyphemus) is a
gentle terrestrial
whose ancestors
have inhabited this
planet for 60 million years. Longlived creatures, they average 50 years
in the wild. The majority of wild gopher
tortoises live in Florida – approximately
800,000 – but their population is in a
steep decline due to overdevelopment.
What makes these creatures so fascinating is their burrows. An adult gopher
tortoise will dig and use a number of burrows in its home territory – each burrow
averages six feet deep and 15 feet long
– in which it will sleep at night and raise
its young. The structures are critical to
the survival of these cold-blooded reptiles
that are at the mercy of the elements
to regulate their body temperature. The
constant temperature and humidity of the
underground lairs provide an environment
that is neither too cold nor hot nor arid
nor humid and they provide a safe haven
from most predators and fires.
The role of these burrows is not only
significant to the tortoises that build and
inhabit them, but also to a wide range of
A wide variety of wild animals call gopher tortoise burrows their homes. Dozens of creatures depend on the survival of this patient alone.
other wild animals including lizards, opossums, frogs, snakes, rabbits and burrowing owls. These roommates, which neither help nor harm their hosts, are called
commensals. Many commensals are so
dependent on the burrows that they will
disappear if its host abandons its home.
Thus, these special turtles have earned
the nickname “keystone species.”
Last month, a gopher tortoise, patient
#2431, was admitted to CROW with
a spinal injury consistent with being hit
by a car. “He has a depression facture,”
explained Brittany Stevens, DVM intern.
“He has a golf ball in the middle of his
plastron to help him get up, because he’s
not using his back legs very well.”
After a spinal injury, a tortoise can
often move its hind quarters but will simply drag its back legs, leading to muscle
atrophy. Dr. Heather Barron, hospital
director, often treats these patients with
something she calls “golf ball therapy.”
One-half of a golf ball is affixed to the
bottom of its shell with an adhesive. It
elevates the back of the shell allowing the
patient to use its hind legs. The slick floor
of the clinic’s turtle room provides the
perfect surface for these grazers to
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Plant Smart
Bottle Palm
by Gerri Reaves
B
ottle palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) is a slow-growing tree endemic
to Round Island, located in Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
It usually reaches 12 to 20 feet, so it works well in a small landscape that would be overwhelmed by towering trees such as the royal palm
(Roystonea regia).
The species name derives from several Greek words relating to the
palm’s use and appearance. Hyo means pig or hog, and phorb means feed
or fodder, referring to the fruit’s use as pig fodder.
The term lagenicaulis comes from two Greek words and refers to the bottle-shaped trunk – bulbous at the base and tapering upward. Lagen, means
flask, and caulis means stem.
The bulge in the lower gray-white trunk gradually lessens as the palm
ages.
Feather-like fronds as long as 12 feet arch upward from a smooth, waxy
crownshaft.
The dark-green leaflets are lance-like and about two feet long. Pairs of
opposite leaflets form sharp “V”s along the rachis, or central stalk, running
the length of the frond.
Circling the trunk below that shaft are inflorescences of up to three feet
long that bear both the male and female whitish flowers.
The one-inch oval fruit ripens from green to black and contains a single
seed.
Bottle palm grows well in the sandy well-drained soil of South Florida.
Although it prefers full sun, it tolerates some shade. High salt tolerance suits
it to coastal landscapes.
Two things the tree cannot tolerate, however, are drying out and exposure to frost.
Use it as a specimen or accent or container plant. It is especially attractive when planted in groups.
Oddly enough, this species is threatened with extinction in its native habitat but is cultivated by the horticultural industry in many other places.
Sources: edis.ifas.ufl.edu, floridata.com and florida-palm-trees.com.
Plant Smart explores the plant life of South Florida and sustainable
landscape practices.
Non-native bottle palm inflorescences encircle the
trunk below the bright-green crownshaft
The bulge in the trunk base becomes less
pronounced as the tree ages
photos by Gerri Reaves
sale. The Edison Ford Garden Shoppe
offers an unusual collection of old fashioned and heritage plants. Heritage
plants are propagated at Edison Ford as
seedlings or as cuttings started from the
original plants grown by the Edison or
Ford families or their garden staff. Many
date back to the popular plants and trees
of the early 1900’s.
Dining options are available at the
Banyan Café for barbeque and light
snacks or waterfront dining at Pinchers at
The Marina at Edison Ford. Plenty of free
parking will be available.
For additional information, call 3347419 or visit www.edisonfordwinterestates.org.
The annual Garden Market at Edison Ford will be held on November 22 and 23
Annual Garden
Market At Edison
Ford Estates
T
he 8th annual Edison Garden
Market will be held in the public
gardens at the Edison & Ford
Winter Estates on Saturday, November
22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday,
November 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public.
The Edison Garden Market annually
attracts dozens of tropical and unusual
plant growers from throughout Florida to
sell a wide variety of shrubs, plants and
trees including vegetables, orchids, herbs
and edibles, tropical flowering trees and
innovative and useful garden merchandise. With various plants and trees available from dozens of vendors, this is onestop shopping for unique garden items.
The Edison Garden Market is a great
event for family and friends.
The garden and horticultural staff from
Edison Ford will be onsite to answer garden questions and help with purchases.
The Edison Ford Garden Shoppe will
also be selling various plants, fruit trees
and flowers and many discounted for the
Bonsai Society
To Hold Annual
Show And Sale
T
he Bonsai Society of Southwest
Florida, Inc. will hold its annual
Show & Sale on Saturday and
Sunday, November 22 and 23, at
the Lee Election Center, 13180 S.
Cleveland Avenue (across from Bell
Tower Shops) in Fort Myers. Admission
and parking are free. The Saturday
show is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday,
the show is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The show will include an exhibit of
trees created by society members, demonstrations of bonsai techniques, workshops and sales and raffles of bonsai and
related materials. Experienced members
Bonsai tree
will also be available to answer questions
about any trees that are brought in.
The show will feature Ed Trout, along
with bonsai artists Mike Cartrect, Craig
Brown, Ernie Fernandez, Mike Lane,
Hiram Macias, Tony Stewart, Martha
Goff and Dorothy Schmitz.
All workshop participants will receive
five free drawing tickets for each workshop in which they participate. All demonstrations are free; participants can
enjoy watching artists create beautiful
trees and plantings, which will become
part of a special drawing to be held during the Sunday lunch break. Winners
don’t have to be present to win.
Visit www.bonsaiswfl.org for pictures
of workshop trees, or call 332-3850 for
additional information about the show
and sale.
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Hybrid Hibiscus Plant Sale
Members of the Hendry chapter of the American Hibiscus Society
T
he James E. Hendry chapter of the American Hibiscus Society will be
holding a hybrid hibiscus plant sale on Sunday, November 16 from 2 to 5
p.m. at Salvation Army Building, located at 10291 McGregor Blvd. in Fort
Myers. This will be the first timethe society has held a plant sale only.
The beautiful tropical hibiscus you’ve always wanted but could not find at The
Home Depot, Lowes or Wal-Mart will be for sale. Over 300 hybrid hibiscus will
be available in quarts ($10) and gallons ($15). These plants are being provided by
Exotic Hibiscus Nursery.
Expert growing advice will be available during the sale from past national
American Hibiscus Society president and hybridizer Curt Sinclair. These hibiscus
are grown on their own roots and are easy to maintain. These exotic hybrid plants
grown by Sinclair have blooms over eight inches and are in just about every color of
the rainbow. Besides reds and yellows, there will be blues, greens, browns and many
blooms with up to five colors.
Members of this hibiscus chapter will be available for any questions. There will
be information available on how to care for hibiscus, plus books and fertilizer for
Fiji Island
Spotted pony
sale. Admission and parking are free.
This is a good opportunity for Southwest
Floridians to add to their hybrid hibiscus
collection.
This plant sale only will be the first
of its kind for this chapter. The society
meets at The Salvation Army Building,
10291 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers,
on the second Sunday of each month at
1:30 p.m. Anyone interested is cordially
invited to attend the next meeting on
Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.
Visit www.hendrychapterahs.com for
more information.
Sunshowers
From page 12
Gator Trout Showing Up
cold winter months, if they get any kind of contagious disease, they could all be
wiped out in one shot.
Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing local waters since he moved to Sanibel in
1980. He now lives in St. James City and works as a back country fishing guide.
If you have comments or questions email [email protected].
Free Admission On
Shell Museum’s Birthday
The Bonnet House Annual Orchid,
Garden And Gourmet Food Festival
A
ttention all garden, orchid and gourmet food enthusiasts. Join the Kennedy
Kruisers on Saturday, December 6 as they head to Fort Lauderdale for the
most spectacular festival to end the year. This festival will be held at the historic
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens.
All participants will enjoy a self-guided tour of the main house, the grounds, and the
orchid house along with the festival activities. Built in 1920 and listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens is a 35-acre estate
and historic house museum. The main house is filled with treasures of the Birch/
Bartlett families. The festival includes orchid and exotic plant sales, garden art, gourmet food trucks, libations, green “organic” market, wine, beer, Bloody Mary’s and
mimosa’s, gardening lectures, cooking demos, orchid displays, live music, a farmer’s
market and much more. Pre-registration is required.
Participants should arrive by 7:15 a.m. and the bus will leave at 7:30 a.m. The bus
will return at approximately 6:30 p.m. or before. Cost is $57 for members and $62
for non-members.
Lake Kennedy Senior Center is located at 400 Santa Barbara Boulevard in
Cape Coral. For more information, call 574-0575.
Yacht Club Sets Meeting
submitted by Past Commodore Chris Christensen
T
he monthly meeting of the Fort Myers Beach Yacht Club will be held
Wednesday, November 19 at the American Legion Post 274 on San Carlos
Island, 899 Buttonwood Drive on Fort Myers Beach.
Dinner will be catered and is available for $10 per person. Social hour begins at
6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. The membership meeting is from 8 to 9 p.m. Potential
new members wishing to attend are invited to call Commodore Don Czech for
required reservations and additional information at 565-7570
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum’s gift to the community is free admission
O
n Saturday, November 15, The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum
is offering free admission for all. It’s the nonprofit’s 19th birthday, but the
museum is the one giving the gift. In addition to free admission, the first
200 guests will receive shell bags with goodies from local supporting organizations.
Bailey’s is providing cake, Shell Club President Karen Turner will teach kids how to
make shell critters, and Marine Naturalist Rebecca Mensch will unveil the museum’s
new live mollusk touch tank.
Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the free day on November 15 is an opportunity to
introduce friends to the museum, meet the staff and volunteers that make it all happen, and get shells identified by Dr. José H. Leal, science director and renowned malacologist. Bring your family and friends.
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum is at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road on
Sanibel. For more information, call 395-2233 or visit www.shellmuseum.org.
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Off Broadway Palm Theatre Hosts
Comedic Christmas-Themed Musical
The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical is playing through December 27
A scene from The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical
T
he Off Broadway Palm Theatre is ringing in the holidays with this all-new,
all-trailer-park holiday extravaganza The Great American Trailer Park
Christmas Musical, playing now through December 27. The eclectic residents of Armadillo Acres are back for a cat-fightin,’ sun-worshippin,’ chair-throwin,’
rowdy good time.
It’s Christmastime in Armadillo Acres mobile home community, and everyone is
filled with visions of kegnog and beer. In this raucous sequel to The Great American
Trailer Park Musical, you’ll meet some new neighbors in the Florida mobile home
Award-Winning Drama Opens In
Florida Rep Artstage Studio Theatre
A scene from Tribes
F
lorida Repertory Theatre will kick off its 2014-15 ArtStage season with the
Florida premiere of Tribes, a daring new play by Nina Raine. Winner of the
2012 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, Tribes plays November 7 to 30,
with three nearly sold-out previews on November 5 and 6.
“We are thrilled to be giving this hot, new drama its Florida premiere,” said
Founder and Producing Artistic Director Robert Cacioppo. “Tribes took London and
New York by storm, and won every major award that an Off-Broadway play can win.
Not only will it make you laugh, but it will take your breath away. It really is one of the
community, including Darlene, the trailer park Scrooge, her boyfriend Jackie, and
Rufus, the redneck with a heart of gold. Longtime Armadillo Acres residents Betty, Lin
and Pickles are back, and when a freak accident strikes Darlene, everyone will be put
to the test.
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is an intimate 100-seat theatre, located in the
main lobby of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. With no seat further than 25 feet away
from the stage, you become part of the show.
Jingle all the way to The Off Broadway Palm Theatre for The Great American
Trailer Park Christmas Musical, playing now through December 27. Performances
are Tuesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees. Ticket prices range from
$31 to $51 with group discounts available for parties of 20 or more. Tickets are now
on sale and can be reserved by calling 278-4422, by visiting www.BroadwayPalm.com
or by stopping by the box office located at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.
best written plays in recent years, and tells a sometimes hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking story of one eccentric family’s journey to understanding one another.”
Florida Rep’s ArtStage Studio Theatre is a 120-seat black box located down the
hall from the Arcade Theatre’s lobby. This smaller venue offers audiences a unique
opportunity to experience theatre in an intimate setting where no one is more than
three rows from the action. The ArtStage Studio Theatre is the perfect space to see a
complex and realistic drama like Tribes.
Just back from college and starting out in life, Billy, born deaf, was raised inside a
fiercely idiosyncratic and politically incorrect cocoon. As the youngest of three siblings,
he’s had to adapt to his family’s unconventional ways and to reading lips in order to
communicate. Though deaf, Billy is the only one who truly listens. When he falls in
love with Sylvia, who is losing her hearing, she opens his eyes to the rich and varied
world of deaf culture – a world he never knew existed. Tribes is a sharp, witty story
about finding the place where you can be heard and a family that feels like home.
Tribes features Carrie Lund and David Breitbarth, Brittany Albury, Britt Michael
Gordon, Katrina Michaels and John Skelley.
Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with matinees on
Wednesday, Sunday and selected Saturdays. Single tickets are priced at $45 and $25
for discounted previews, and are now on sale through the box office by calling 3324488 and online at floridarep.org. Subscriptions for the season start at $130 for six
plays and offer up to 43 percent off single ticket prices.
Florida Repertory Theatre performs in the Historic Arcade Theatre and the
ArtStage Studio Theatre on Bay Street between Jackson and Hendry with free parking
in the Fort Myers River District.
Throwback Disco In The Park
T
he Fort Myers Recreation Division is holding a Throw Back Disco in the Park on
Saturday, November 15 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Centennial Park, 2000 West First
Street in Fort Myers.
DJ Redd Dog will take you back to the ‘70s and ‘80s with some of the best dance
music. Centennial Park will be transformed into a flashing dance club.
Advance tickets are on sale at the Recreation Division Office at 1820 Hendry
Street. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Tickets will be on sale at the
gate for $20 per person. Ticket price includes food, dance music CD and your first
drink. For more information call 321-7530.
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Ghostbird Theatre
Company Production Opens
G
hostbird
Theatre
Company
will be presenting a
new play by Barry
Cavin, entitled
Wooden Mouth.
This dramatic
work will be shown
November 12 to 16
and November 19
to 23 at the Sidney
& Berne Davis Art
Center in downtown
Fort Myers.
A hybrid between
film and live performance, the play
follows the twists
and turns, the mundane, the surreal and the comical, of a relationship at the edge of
ending. The story of Mia and Charles takes place on film, but the guilt-induced nightmares are played out live on stage like real life.
Puppets, jig-dancing devils, swamp creatures and strangers all seek to join Mia as
she makes her journey. While whimsical and magical, the themes and content of this
play are for mature audiences.
Ghostbird veteran actors Dana Lynn Frantz and Joshua Johnson play the lead
roles, Mia and Charles. Rounding out the ensemble are Sarah Blinkhorn, Brittney
Brady, Mike Breen, Jim Brock, Jake Eveker, Rebakah Goldberg, Katelyn Gravel and
Hanny Zuniga.
Original music will be composed and performed by Philip Heubeck.
Tickets are $10, and available through the Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center
ticket office or online at www.sbdac.com. Saturday performances, November 15 and
22, are at 2 p.m. All other showtimes are at 8 p.m. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art
Center is located at 2301 First Street in downtown Fort Myers.
One-Woman
Show At
Lab Theater
American Cuisine
with a Cajun Flair
by Di Saggau
M
y Brilliant
Divorce
at The
Laboratory Theater
of Florida, stars
Artistic Director
Annette Trossbach.
She gives a tour
de force performance as Angela,
a woman who has
to struggle with the
fallout of what happens when her husband decides their marriage is over. She
also plays about 20 other characters
using different voices, accents and physical ticks. For example, when portraying
her daughter Vanessa, you watch her
texting like crazy. This was my first time
seeing Trossbach on stage as an actor
and I sure hope it isn’t the last. She was
amazing.
The show opens with Angela timidly
coming on stage and then telling the
audience about her British husband Max.
Initially, she feels relieved at the thought
of getting him out of the house. Then
reality sets in and she discovers, like so
many others, that it’s a couples world,
and Max retained custody of most of
their married friends. I’m sure that sounds
familiar to some of you. She retained cus-
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tody of their pet poodle Dexter.
One of the things Angela never liked
about Max was the shape of his head.
So throughout the play she refers to
him as “roundhead.” He leaves her for
a younger woman from Buenos Aires.
It isn’t easy for Angela to adjust to her
new life. Two years after their split, she
still hasn’t signed the divorce papers. At
one point, Angela finds an old love letter
from her husband to his girlfriend. She
reads it aloud. Angela goes through a lot
of ups and downs as she adjusts to her
new life. The play, by Geraldine Aron,
is well written and provides a lot of fun,
especially when you add the many talents
of Trossbach.
There is a delightful, unexpected
twist at the play’s end. Directed by John
McKerrow, My Brilliant Divorce is well
worth seeing. It plays through November
22 at Laboratory Theater of Florida,
1634 Woodford Avenue, in the Fort
Myers River District. Tickets are available
online at www.laboratorytheaterflorida.
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THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 14, 2014
Find Unique Gifts, Support Local
Artists At The Alliance Gift Shop
The Alliance for the Arts gift shop
Pottery by Chris Young
T
he Alliance for the Arts gift shop is expanding into the gallery on Saturday,
November 15 when local artists sell their hand-crafted works in a wide variety of
mediums from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity to find unique
gifts while supporting working artists. Coffee and refreshments will be provided by
Publix Super Markets. Alliance members receive 10 percent off their total purchase.
Featured artists include Aboriginals: Art of the First Person (jewelry and sculpture),
Jayne Baker (candles, boxes and jewelry), Stephen Bufter (woodworking), Zdenka Fiala
Call For Grant
Applications
Alliance
Members
Discuss Book
T
he Robert Rauschenberg
Foundation and Southwest
Florida Community Foundation
announced that applications are now
being accepted for local nonprofits
to access support through their new
T
he Alliance for the Arts’ Member
Gallery Book Club continues on
Tuesday, November 18 from
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with a discussion of
Confessions of an Art Addict by Peggy
Guggenheim.
A patron of art since the 1930s,
Peggy Guggenheim, in a candid selfportrait, provides an insider’s view of the
early days of modern art, with revealing
accounts of her eccentric wealthy family,
her personal and professional relationships, and often surprising portrayals of
the artists themselves. This book captures
a valuable chapter in the history of modern art, as well as the spirit of one of its
greatest advocates.
Alliance individual memberships
are $50 per year, families can join for
$75 per year, and college students
can become a member for just $15.
Membership benefits include 20 percent
discounts on all classes and camps, free
open studio sessions, discounts on concert and theatre tickets, and member
only exhibition opportunities. Visit www.
(glass and polymer clay jewelry), Me & Mathilda (felt and soft glass), Susan Mills (coffee filter handbags and more), Jeff and Dale Ocasio (masking tape sculptures), Alicia
Schmidt (oil paintings), Marta Sicajan (jewelry), Union Artist Studios (a variety of visual
arts), VEMA (paintings) and Chris Young (pottery). When you’re done shopping, you
can explore the 200 Under $200 exhibit in the Main Gallery which features works by
more than 100 Alliance member artists, and visit the Alliance GreenMarket that takes
place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There will be a second Gift Shop Explosion on Saturday, December 13 featuring
Aboriginals: Art of the First Person (jewelry and sculpture), Stacey Brown (purses, jewelry, cards, paintings and books), Gay Cable (jewelry), Lucy Garcia (jewelry and cards),
Katie Gardenia (fiber, dolls and jewelry), Marc Geldon (pottery), Joel Loeper (pottery,
paintings and sculpture), Debby Lynne Rennirt (jewelry and fused glass), Union Artist
Studios (a variety of visual arts) and Rose Young (fiber art).
The Alliance gift shop supports local, independent artists and is continuously
restocked with new truly unique items including jewelry, hand bags, pottery, paintings,
fabric art, repurposed art, hand-made books, photography and much more.
The Alliance campus and galleries are located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard, just
south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. Visit www.artinlee.org for additional details.
Off-hour gallery and gift shop appointments are available upon request.
From page 9
Fort Myers Fare
NERVOUS NELLIE’S CRAZY
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ArtInLee.org or call 939-2787 to learn
more or become a member today.
The Alliance for the Arts is located at
10091 McGregor Boulevard, just south
of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.
Share your community news with us.
Call 415-7732, Fax: 415-7702
or email [email protected]
Nervous Nellie’s is a casual, family-fun
restaurant that boasts a large selection
of appetizers, fresh seafood, over-stuffed
sandwiches and entrées. Dine in airconditioned comfort or outside on Nellie’s
expansive waterfront patio. Happy hour
is all day. Grab a bite to eat or drink and
swing to the beats of live reggae, rock
and island music from the area’s premier
musical talent.
Just upstairs from Nellie’s is Ugly’s
Waterside Bar, the place where everyone
gets prettier and happy hour is all day,
every day.
Parking for your car or boat for free
for patrons. The GPS coordinates are
26”27’23.41” N • 81”57’15.18” W.
1131 First Street, Fort Myers Beach
at the Fort Myers Historic Seaport at
Nervous Nellie’s Marina. Call 463-8077.
SS HOOKERS
Get hooked on great cuisine and spir-
granting partnership. Last month, the
two foundations announced they were
collaborating to create a vibrant grant
program that will enable and support
critical social innovation in the region
of Southwest Florida. Today, they invite
organizations working in the region to
apply for support Projects and programs
of particular interest are those led by
continued on page 21
its at SS Hookers. The restaurant pays
tribute to the rich history of Punta Rassa,
the home of big game fishing. It serves
American cuisine with a Cajun twist.
Waterfront dining is available daily for
breakfast, lunch and dinner.
After a triumphant day of fishing,
bring your catch to the restaurant: “If you
hook it, our chef will cook it.”
A late night bar features live music
nightly. A fresh seafood market, bait shop
and gifts are also on site.
17501 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort
Myers. Call 466-4377.
SUNSHINE GRILLE
Formerly known as the Sunshine
Seafood Cafe and Lounge, Sunshine
Grille serves all of your favorite dishes for
lunch and dinner. In addition to its previous menu, the restaurant is also serving
gourmet flat breads prepared in a wood
fired stove with fresh oak. Wood-fired
steaks fill out the menu, including a ribeye
and a porterhouse, to go along with the
famous wood fired filet mignon.
Happy hour and live music are featured daily.
8700 Gladiolous Drive, Fort Myers.
Call 489-2233.
THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 14, 2014
Spring Training Just Three Months
Away, Twins And Red Sox
Announce Schedule Of Games
by Ed Frank
T
he swirling, bitter winds of winter will soon encase
Boston and Minneapolis, but for baseball fans it’s never
too early to think of spring and that’s exactly why the
Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins announced their
spring training schedules a few days ago.
Twins fans will be treated to a multi-million dollar renovation
of Hammond Stadium in the newly-renamed CenturyLink Sports
Complex. The first phase of the project, which included an
outfield concourse and concessions, was finished in time for the
2014 spring training.
The second phase to be completed by next spring includes
expanded concourses around the remainder of the stadium, new concessions and
restrooms, a multilevel team store, upgraded premium seating, new suites, a press
box renovation, remodeled offices and clubhouse improvements. Hammond Stadium
opened in 1991.
The $48.5-million project also includes major changes to the minor league facilities at the complex with an additional playing field and a state-of-the-art minor league
academy.
Next year will be the third year that the Red Sox will train at JetBlue Park, an
$80-million facility that is considered one of the best in all of baseball.
The Red Sox will have an 18-game Grapefruit League home schedule preceded by
the annual college doubleheader against Northeaster University and Boston College on
March 3.
Boston faithful always applaud the first rite of spring with the ceremonial departure
of the team equipment truck from Fenway Park scheduled for February 12.
Red Sox pitchers and catchers will report here February 20 and the full squad on
February 25.
Twins pitchers and catchers will report February 22 and the rest of the team on
February 27.
Minnesota will announce plans for spring training tickets later this year. The Red
Sox, however, said tickets sales will commence on Saturday, December 6 at 10 a.m.
and will remain at 2014 prices.
Highlights Of Minnesota’s Spring Training Schedule
The 33-game schedule features 17 home games at Hammond Stadium, with the
home opener March 5 against Boston at 7:05 p.m. Like Boston, the Twins will play
a college exhibition game the day before against the University of Minnesota at 7:05
p.m.
The March 5 and April 2 games against the Red Sox are 7:05 p.m. night games,
with all other home games starting at 1:05 p.m.
They will play cross-town rival Boston four times at Hammond Stadium (March 5,
April 1, 2 and 4); the American League East Division champion Baltimore Orioles
three times (March 8, 18 and 21); the Pittsburgh Pirates twice, (March 20 and 27); the
St. Louis Cardinals (March 15) and the New York Yankees, (March 31).
Highlights Of Boston’s Spring Training Schedule
The Red Sox 18-game home schedule has the AL East champion Baltimore here
on March 20, the Yankees on March 13 and the Twins five games, (March 7, 18, 26,
30 and April 3.)
The Yankee game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. as is the April 3 Twins game. All of
the remaining home games have 1:05 p.m. starts.
Boston Complete Home Schedule
March 3 – Northeastern University and Boston College
March 6 – Miami Marlins
March 7 – Minnesota Twins
Mary 10 – Tampa Bay Rays
March 13 – New York Yankees
March 14 – Pittsburgh Pirates
March 16 – New York Mets
March 17 – Atlanta Braves
March 18 – Minnesota Twins
March 20 – Baltimore Orioles
March 22 – Philadelphia Phillies
March 23 – St. Louis Cardinals
March 26 – Minnesota Twins
March 29 – Tampa Bay Rays
March 30 – Minnesota Twins
April 1 – Toronto Blue Jays
April 3—Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Complete Home Schedule
March 4 – University of Minnesota
March 5 – Boston Red Sox
March 8 – Baltimore Orioles
March 11 – Tampa Bay Rays
March 12 – Miami Marlins
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March 15 – St. Louis Cardinals
March 18 – Baltimore Orioles
March 20 – Pittsburgh Pirates
March 21 – Baltimore Orioles
March 24 – Toronto Blue Jays
March 25 – Tampa Bay Rays
March 27 – Pittsburgh Pirates
March 28 – Philadelphia Phillies
March 31 – New York Yankees
April 1 – Boston Red Sox
April 2 – Boston Red Sox
April 4 – Boston Red Sox
Everblades Five-Game Win Streak Snapped
The Florida Eveblades hockey team remained atop the Eastern Division of the
ECHL as the week began despite a 3-2 loss last Saturday at Gwinnett that halted the
team’s five-game win streak.
Florida’s season record stood at 6-2-0-1, good for 13 points, one point ahead of
Greenville.
The Everblades play three games in three nights on the road this week, two at
South Carolina and one at Gwinnett. The team returns home to Germain Arena next
weekend hosting Gwinnett on Friday and Saturday nights.
From page 13
A Critical Patient
maneuver around easily.
It takes approximately four months for a shell fracture to heal and an additional six
to 12 months for full recovery of muscle sensation and strength. If you would like to
sponsor this gentle gopher tortoise on its long road to recovery, go to CROW’s website and refer to patient #2431. Many animals depend on his survival.
CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife
hospital providing veterinary care for native and migratory wildlife from our local
area. The hospital accepts patients seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail
donations to PO Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or visit: www.crowclinic.org.
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THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 14, 2014
SS Hookers Now Open
Across The Causeway
Bookmark Contest
Winners Announced
H
A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at SS Hookers, located adjacent
to the Sanibel Toll Plaza at Punta Rassa, on November 5. The restaurant, owned by island
business entrepreneur Sandy Stilwell, center, features American cuisine “with a Cajun twist.”
From page 1
Youngquist Family Donates
have successfully dealt with, the challenges they face on a daily basis.
Harvey Youngquist, Jr., speaking on behalf of the Youngquist Family Foundation,
remarked, “Our first child spent over a month here in the NICU and I did not have the
benefit of sharing with other families as we went through the frightening experience
of watching him struggle to survive. When we heard about the NICU Parent Support
Group and their needs, we decided to help in any way we could. This gift is just a
small gesture of gratitude for what the nurses and doctors did for our son. Hopefully,
other families will continue to benefit from the activities provided to them through the
parent support group.”
For more information on the NICU Parent Support Group, contact Linda Kelly,
Senior Director of Development at Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, at 3436064 or [email protected].
undreds of children participated in the annual Design A Bookmark contest
at the Lee County Library System. Their entries will be on display at Lee
County Library System locations from November 14 to 21.
Each year, the library invites local children in grades 3, 4 and 5 to create bookmarks with a theme about reading. This year’s theme, Once Upon A Time, inspired
a wide variety of fairy tale ideas, according to Coordinator of Library Programs Kristy
Kilfoyle.
“The designs this year were right out of a storybook. The children captured classic
stories, including The Princess and the Pea and Jack and the Beanstalk and fantastical creatures like mermaids and dragons,” Kilfoyle said.
Judges selected one winning design from each location. The winning designs can
be viewed on the Lee County Library System website, at www.leelibrary.net.
Each of the winning artists will be invited to a special reception at the Fort Myers
Regional Library Meeting Rooms at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 14, where they will
receive a supply of their bookmarks to share with friends, family and classmates as well
as a gift card to Books-A-Million and a coupon for ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery.
This year’s Design A Bookmark contest winners are:
Bonita Springs Public Library – Vianey Arellano-Sanchez, Grade 5, Spring Creek
Elementary
Cape Coral Lee County Public Library – Veronica Higgins, Grade 5, St. Andrew
Catholic School
Captiva Memorial Library – Lindsay Rizzo, Grade 3, The Sanibel School
Dunbar Jupiter Hammon Public Library – Arlie Lewis, Grade 5, Orangewood
Elementary
East County Regional Library – Julia Reitz, Grade 4, Gateway Elementary
Fort Myers Regional Library – Isabel Pinto, Grade 5, Allen Park Elementary
Johann Fust Community Library – Laney Baker, Grade 4, The Island School
Lakes Regional Library – Rachel Gerson, Grade 3, Heights Elementary
Lee County Bookmobile – Wilber Santiago Ponfile, Grade 4, AFCAAM Reading
Center
North Fort Myers Public Library – Jenna Curls, Grade 4, Hancock Creek
Elementary
Northwest Regional Library – Brooke Medeiros, Grade 5, Christa McAuliffe
Elementary
Pine Island Public Library – Evelyn Castaneda, Grade 3, Pineland Elementary
Riverdale Branch Library – Cristian Gaspar, Grade 5, Orange River Elementary
South County Regional Library – Madelyn Clere, Grade 5, Pinewoods Elementary
Call For Submissions For Gulfshore
Playhouse’s New Works Festival
From page 1
G
Live Music
At Alliance
939-2787 for more
information. The Sunday
afternoon concert series
continues on December
14, and will continue in
2015.
The Alliance for the
Arts is located at 10091
McGregor Boulevard,
just south of Colonial
Boulevard in Fort Myers.
Bill Metts
To advertise in The River Weekly News
Call 415-7732
ulfshore Playhouse announced a call for submissions, beginning on
November 17, for their 3rd annual New Works Festival to take place in
October 2015. The New Works Festival will bring together four playwrights
and a team of actors and directors for a week-long festival in which each playwright
will hone their play and then present their work to an audience.
The 3rd annual New Works Festival follows the success of September’s 2nd annual
New Works Festival featuring Harlowe by Jennifer Lane, Rust On Bone by Bianca
Sams, Shepherd’s Bush by Scott C. Sickles and Doublewide by Stephen Spotswood.
“I am delighted to be able to offer a place for playwrights to take an important step
in their creative process by giving them great actors to work with, a presentation and
the opportunity for audience and director feedback,” said Kristen Coury, founder and
producing artistic director. “In some cases, it will be the first time they have had the
chance to hear the play aloud.”
Gulfshore Playhouse will accept the first 125 submissions from playwrights and
agents for consideration received after 9 a.m. on Monday, November 17. Those
interested should submit digital copies of plays that have not had a full production to
[email protected]. Submitters will receive a confirmation of receipt
from The Playhouse following submission. Gulfshore Playhouse will announce 10 plays
selected as semifinalists for the 3rd annual New Works Festival on August 1, 2015.
Four finalists will then be chosen to participate in the festival and receive a $500 honorarium, which will be publically announced August 15.
Gulfshore Playhouse’s 2014-15 season will continue with Naples’ newest holiday
tradition in Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, Broadway smash hit Vanya and Sonia
and Masha and Spike, the world premiere production of The Butcher by Gwydion
Suilebhan and The Liar by David Ives. Subscriptions and single tickets are available at
1-866-811-4111 or www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org. All shows in the 2014-15 season
are presented at the Norris Center, 755 8th Avenue South in Naples.
THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 14, 2014
From page 18
Grant Applications
nonprofits that are collaborating to
address the region’s most pressing issues,
from youth development and post-secondary education to climate change and
environmental stewardship to economic
development and equitable access to services. The Southwest Florida Community
Foundation is overseeing and executing
the granting process, which will culminate
in a portfolio of projects and programs
primarily serving the residents of Lee,
Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades
counties.
“Since its founding in 1990, the
Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has
been committed to supporting the
Southwest Florida area,” said Christy
MacLear, executive director. “Our goal
is to deepen that support as well as
encourage the most progressive ideas and
impactful organizations within the region.
We are committed to Southwest Florida,
as the Rauschenberg Residency is located
on Captiva Island, and we look forward
to continuing to give back.”
Since 2012, the Robert Rauschenberg
Foundation has invested approximately
$3.2 million into the local economies
of Southwest Florida and its surrounding environs. This investment is separate
from the foundation’s history of grantmaking in the region, which has enabled
local nonprofits to provide a wide spectrum of services, from making arts and
culture more accessible to helping survivors of domestic violence.
“We are looking forward to work-
ing alongside the Robert Rauschenberg
Foundation as it brings both a focus on
innovative solutions and critical funding
to our region,” said Sarah Owen, president and CEO of the Southwest Florida
Community Foundation. “Our collaboration is a great example of funders working together to bring resources to our
community, and we feel honored to work
with the foundation as it continues their
legacy of giving in Southwest Florida.”
Nonprofit organizations interested in
applying for support through this new
grant program are first required to participate in a day-long workshop open to
anyone wanting to learn more about collaborative program design called iLAB.
Hosted by the Community Foundation
with a focus on social innovation, iLAB
will take place on Thursday, December
18 at Miromar Design Center, located at
10800 Corkscrew Road in Estero. This
event has been developed to prepare
nonprofits to be more competitive for
this and other grant opportunities and to
expose regional leaders to great ideas and
best practices. Participants will learn how
to design a collaborative project with peer
institutions as well as how this collaborative approach can lead to both additional
funding and community change.
To learn more about how to apply,
including how to register for the iLAB on
December 18 and other key dates in the
application process, contact Jacqueline
Ehlers at [email protected]
or by phone at 274-5900.
The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
fosters the legacy of the artist’s life, work
and philosophy that art can change the
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world. The foundation supports initiatives
at the intersection of arts and issues that
embody the fearlessness, innovation and
multidisciplinary approach that Robert
Rauschenberg exemplified in both his art
and philanthropic endeavors. In the last
year alone, the foundation has broadened
its philanthropic efforts from seven legacy
grantees to 95 across the U.S., loaned
more than 100 Rauschenberg artworks
to 26 exhibitions globally, and converted
Rauschenberg’s home and studio on
Captiva into a dynamic residency program for emerging and recognized artists.
For more information, visit www.
rauschenbergfoundation.org or www.floridacommunity.com.
School Smart
Most kids with disabilities receive part
or most of their instruction in general
education classes taught by regular education teachers. In the past, many regular
education teachers did not know that children were receiving special education services. As you can imagine, this often led
to some confusion and problems. These
problems are often worse at the middle
school and high school levels, because
schools are larger and intra school communication may be less effective.
The reauthorized IDEA (Individual with
Disabilities Education Act) changed the
IEP process. Now, at least one regular
education teacher of the child must attend
IEP meetings. However, this doesn’t
mean the child’s IEP is public knowledge.
Most teachers are very sensitive to the
confidentiality required with an IEP.
You may want to meet with your
son’s case manager at school to discuss
your concerns about confidentiality.
Most schools have a plan on how best to
insure that any communication in regard
to Special Education issues is kept confidential.
by Shelley M.
Greggs, NCSP
D
ear Shelley,
My son
is a sixth
grade student who
has just been put on
an IEP due to his
learning disabilities.
We are learning
how to handle this
situation and I don’t
want everyone to know about it or for his
teachers to talk about him with others.
How can I handle this?
Roxanne F., Cape Coral
Roxanne,
There are state and federal rules
about confidentiality for a student with
an IEP, Individualized Education Plan.
Confidentiality is required from the faculty
and staff, however, your child’s teachers
must have a copy of your son’s IEP in
order to understand your son’s educational needs and the various accommodations
and services that have been identified as
important for him.
continued on page 22
HIRING
EVENT
FOR REGISTERED NURSES
Tuesday November 18, 2014 at 6:00-7:30pm
at 9738 Commerce Center Court, Fort Myers
Vibrant, Innovative, Energetic Regenerative Medicine
Practice seeks like-minded Registered Nurses who want
to be on the cutting edge of medicine! Caring Medical is
located at Summerlin Ave. and Bass Rd. in Fort Myers.
We see patients from all over the world who want to
resolve their pain using non-surgical in-office procedures
such as Prolotherapy, PRP and Stem Cell Therapy.
We are looking for Registered Nurses who:
• Want to cure their patients’ chronic
pain instead of manage it.
• Desire an uplifting place to work.
• Desire full or part time work.
RSVP to Hiring Event to:
Mandi Jones, Operations Manager
[email protected]
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THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 14, 2014
Financial Focus
IPO Hype
Can Lead To
Risky Investing
by Jennifer Basey
A
ll investors
probably
wish they
had gotten in on
the ground floor of
Apple or Microsoft
or any other big
success story. And,
in fact, you can
indeed “be there
from the beginning” by taking part in a company’s
initial public offering (IPO). However,
the ground floor of many IPOs may be
shakier than you’d think – and might
not provide you with the solid footing
you need to invest wisely.
Of course, not all IPOs are the same.
Many large, profitable companies, seeking to raise capital, have gone public in
recent years through IPOs. However,
IPOs of newer, unproven companies
share some characteristics that should
give pause to serious, long-term investors.
Consider the following:
• Hype – Let’s face it: A big part of
the appeal of IPOs is the “wow” factor.
It looks really cool when the company’s
CEO – or perhaps a visiting celebrity –
rings the opening bell at the New York
Stock Exchange. And the rush to buy
shares in the now-public company always
garners big headlines. Yet “hype” is just
one letter removed from “hope” – and
hope alone is not a good reason to
invest. Furthermore, no single stock –
even one that might have strong growth
potential – is likely going to be the ticket
to investment success.
• Lack of track record – By definition,
newer companies that launch IPOs don’t
have long track records. And while it’s
true that “past performance can’t predict
future results,” it’s nonetheless useful to
see how a stock has performed in various
economic climates and how the company
management has responded to different
challenges over time.
• Exceptional volatility – All stocks
fluctuate in value. But IPOs tend to be
especially volatile – not just in their first
few days of trading but also in their first
few years of availability to the public.
• Higher risk potential – Generally,
IPOs of newer companies are better
suited for aggressive investors – those
who can handle a higher degree of risk in
exchange for potentially higher returns.
• Nonstandard accounting – Some
IPOs, particularly Internet start-ups, use
nonstandard, or “customized,” accounting measures to depict their companies
in the best possible light. While these
measures are not illegal – and in some
cases, may even be useful in illuminating a company’s performance – they
tend, overall, to make it more difficult for
potential investors to accurately evaluate
a business’ profitability, or at least potential profitability. At the end of the day,
good old-fashioned profits and cash flow
are still the key driver of companies’ stock
prices.
As an alternative to pursuing an IPO,
you could use any extra “investable”
money you may have to fill gaps in your
current portfolio, based on your goals.
Or, if you are truly attracted to the type
of business in which an IPO is involved,
you might want to consider investing in
a more established company in the same
industry.
Taking part in an IPO sounds fun and
exciting. But as we’ve seen, IPOs can
have some serious drawbacks. And while
it may not sound glamorous, a steady
approach to investing – one that involves
diversification, responsiveness to one’s
risk tolerance and a constant focus on
both short- and long-term objectives – is
usually the right choice for most of us.
Jennifer Basey is a financial advisor
in Fort Myers. She can be reached at
[email protected].
Love And Donations Needed
At Gulf Coast Humane Society
T
he Gulf Coast Humane Society (GCHS) would like to share with the community our experience this past Friday, October 17.
Upon opening the shelter gates at 8 a.m., Jennie Curtis, GCHS shelter manager, was greeted by an extremely emancipated young dog that was locked in a metal
cage directly out-side the facility. At only a year old, “J.D.” appeared to be starving,
sick and alone. It is believed that he was anonymously dropped off at the shelter overnight.
Towards the end of the day, another severe case was brought to GCHS from a
neigh-boring animal shelter. “Godiva,” a St. Bernard mix, had deep wounds filled with
mag-gots and infection around her neck, shoulder, and ears. After being checked out,
it was also confirmed that she had become septic, as a result of being used as a possible bait dog, or having been attacked by a large wild animal.
As GCHS nurses these two helpless animals back to life, we would like to remind
the community that it is only with their help and donations that GCHS is able to help
these animals. It is days like these that truly show how important the organization
is and the donations that are given by the community. Especially for both J.D. and
Godiva, who are receiving the best care GCHS can provide as they heal.
To inquire about these two new animals’ rescues or for more information on the
Gulf Coast Humane Society’s Second Chance Fund, call 332-0364 or email info@
gulfcoasthumanesociety.org.
AppleJuice
Adding
Keyboards For
Your iOS8 Device
by Carol Rooksby
Weidlich, President,
SWACKS
W
ith the
launch of
Apple’s
iOS8 for iPads/
iPhones, you can
now find third-party
keyboards to install.
Visit the App Store
and search for
iOS8 keyboards. You’ll find a collection
of free and paid keyboard apps (fonts,
emoji, symbols, designs, colors, sounds
and more).
Before you download the first one
you see, take a few minutes and browse
through the selection. Open and read
what the keyboard offers you – new
fonts on your keys, pretty designs, etc.
Then read the reviews from people who
have downloaded and used these apps.
You’ll find good and not so good reviews.
That’s when you make your decision
whether to download and try it out or
now. You can also take to the Internet
and Google the app and look for other
reviews from Apple experts.
After deciding on a keyboard app,
download it to your Apple device. Then,
go to Settings > General > Keyboard >
Keyboards > Add New Keyboard. You’ll
see the keyboard you just downloaded
listed here under Third-Party Keyboards.
Watching TV’s Lost In Space in the
1960s you’d often hear “Danger, Will
Robinson!” So, before you go any farther,
you need to read and understand about
Third-Party Keyboards and Your Privacy.
Third-Party Keyboards are an alterna-
tive way to input the data that you type
on your device, but, these keyboards
can and may access all, that’s right, all
of the data you type including personal
and sensitive information like credit card
numbers and bank account information.
If you enable Full Access after downloading these keyboards, you are giving your
permission for developers to access location, photos and other personal data. The
question is asked why do they need Full
Access? The app may need to connect to
the Internet to enable a cloud service feature within the app, or to talk to another
app on your device. Apple’s guidelines
to Third-Party keyboard software developers imply the app should offer basic
functions only without requiring Full
Access. Reputable keyboard apps will
avoid capturing data or have clear privacy
policies, which you should read before
downloading that App. If you don’t want
your keystrokes to be captured do not
turn on Allow Full Access when loading a
keyboard app.
After making your decision to add a
keyboard, your next steps are Add New
Keyboard and tap on the Keyboard you
have downloaded. You will now return
to the Keyboard page and you’ll see the
keyboard added to your list. By tapping
on the right arrow, you have the option
to Allow Full Access by sliding the dot to
green.
Remember, it’s important to understand not only how apps work, but what
settings you can employ to make your
Apple device secure.
Workshops are held the second
Tuesday of each month from 1 to
3 p.m., and meetings on the fourth
Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m.
(with the exception of July and August)
at Zion Lutheran Church, 7401 Winkler
Road in Fort Myers.
For more information on the
South West Florida Apple Computer
Knowledge Society (SWACKS), visit
www.swacks.org.
Business Vendor Workshop
T
he Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Florida Gulf Coast
University teams with Lee County Housing Authority and the City of Fort
Myers to present a workshop on how to do business with Lee County on
Monday, November 17 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Fort Myers Regional Library, 2450
First Street. The event is free and open to all business owners.
Millie Class, FSBDC certified business consultant and Lee County MBE/DBE coordinator, will explain the benefits of minority and disadvantaged business certification.
For additional information, contact Millie Class at 745-3703 or email mclass@fgcu.
edu.
From page 21
School Smart
You may also want to familiarize yourself with FERPA, The Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act. It is a federal
law that protects the privacy of student
education records. This law applies to all
schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of
Education.
FERPA gives parents certain rights
with respect to their children’s education
records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of
18 or attends a school beyond the high
school level. More information on FERPA
can be found www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/
guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html.
Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty at
Florida SouthWestern State College,
where she teaches psychology and
education courses. She is also a nationally certified school psychologist and
consultant for School Consultation
Services, a private educational consulting company. Questions for publication
may be addressed to smgreggs@gmail.
com. Not all questions submitted can
be addressed through this publication.
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deaRPharmacist
How Spices Work
Like Medicine
by Suzy Cohen, RPh
D
ear
Readers:
I’m one
of those cooks that
combines whatever
I find in the fridge
or pantry without a
plan. I’ll throw spices
and foods together
like a mad scientist,
kind of how I did
in Organic Chemistry in 1987 (hoping
I wouldn’t blow up the lab). Recently, I
went to my first cooking class, Secrets of
Indian Cuisine at Sur La Table.
Focusing was difficult, since I was
distracted by the incredible aroma of the
garlic, onion and seasonings which were
simmering in the pot. Our chef taught us
how to create the most amazing Chicken
Tikka Masala I’ve ever tasted. In between
bites and moans, I asked why his tasted
so much better than the restaurant version. He said, “The secret is the spice
you use.” He did not use the powdered
spices you get from a regular grocery
store. His were fresh and he turned both
the cumin and coriander seeds into powder using a little electric coffee grinder.
Our eyes widened as he passed
Mom And Me
by Lizzie and Pryce
L
izzie and Pryce answer your questions and give advice about aging
concerns from a two-generational
perspective. A mother and daughter
team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health
educator, and Pryce is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice who specializes in the care of elders and people with
chronic illnesses.
Dear Mom & Me,
My husband is obese and I hate it.
When we married in our early 20s, we
were considered a very attractive pair. He
was successful in his very stressful and
demanding job, but ignored his health
and continues to smoke.
Since he retired five years ago, he
just sits on the sofa, drinks beer, smokes
and watches TV and I am fed up. I have
only gained five pounds. I am anxious to
travel, have fun and enjoy myself. I am
embarrassed at his appearance and thinking of divorcing the slob. Do you have
any suggestions?
Tara
around his freshly ground spice with the
same store-bought version. The color was
completely different. One whiff and his
point was made. I decided it’s worth the
extra five minutes to use spices his way.
Indian spices are some of the healthiest
on the planet and can act as an aphrodisiac, antibacterial, immune booster,
respiratory aid and digestive tonic. I recommend these:
Garam masala – This is not one spice,
it’s a blend which differs regionally. It usually contains cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves,
peppercorns, turmeric and mace (not the
kind of mace you spray in a mugger’s
face; this “mace” is a waxy red coating
off a nutmeg seed). Garam masala can
help you with digestion and respiratory
conditions.
Curry – This contains a blend of
spices, including turmeric known for it’s
anti-cancer benefits and ability to reduce
inflammation. Curry blends may cause
diarrhea in sensitive people. In case you
have ever experienced an Indian food
reaction, curry is the “laxative.”
Coriander – It’s from the seeds of the
cilantro plant but it tastes nothing like
cilantro. Lightly toast them to extract
more flavor. This spice reduces insulin
and blood sugar and one study suggests it
binds heavy metals such as lead.
Green cardamom seed – During cooking class, I gently popped open the seeds
in a mortar and pestle by tapping them,
and then simmered both the seeds and
continued on page 24
Dear Tara,
Your husband has decided how he
wants to live his life and you should have
the same right. It is impossible for anyone
to change another. We can only change
ourselves and sometimes that is impossible.
You must ask yourself, what do I want
and what is best for me? While you are
deciding on a course of action, go on as
many daily and weekly trips as you can.
These are available through art societies, senior centers and college outreach
programs.
Go out and have fun and when your
husband sees you enjoying yourself, he
may decide that maybe it would be better
if he changed his own behavior. You have
tried and done your best to make your
situation better and then you will be in a
better position to make long term plans.
Lizzie
Dear Tara,
I cannot add too much to mom’s comments.
If your husband is unwilling to have
fun with you, go out and create a good
life for yourself. Many women I see have
developed strong support friends with
others in a similar situation and are now
traveling, becoming involved with community affairs, attending seminars and
pursuing other interests.
If your husband wants to retire from
life, that is his decision... but you don’t
have to do it also.
Pryce
Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is
[email protected].
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Awareness: Prevention & Detection
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Breast Health Awareness: Prevention and
Detection on Thursday, November 20 at
the IBERIABANK branch located at 4670
Summerlin Road in Fort Myers. A welcome reception will begin at 5:30 p.m.,
with the presentation starting at 6 p.m.
This free lecture is open to the public,
however, seating is limited. Reservations
are requested by calling 985-2660.
According to the American Cancer
Society, one in eight women in the United
States will develop invasive breast cancer
during their lifetime and it is estimated that
40,000 women will die this year alone
from the disease. Women and men of
all races, ages and socioeconomic backgrounds are impacted by this cancer.
Tammy Zinn has helped hundreds of
patients and family members cope with
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Zinn will share the latest in screening technology for early detection as well as what
can be done to reduce risk now and as we age. She will also talk about what to expect
as a patient and caregiver for people who receive those dreaded words: “You have
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Women’s Legacy Fund
Presents Grant At Fall Luncheon
Arden and Jacke McCurdy
Bev Fuller and Gay Thompson
T
he Women’s Legacy Fund (WLF) of the Southwest Florida Community
Foundation presented $30,000 to the Literacy Council Gulf Coast to support
its Helping Women Thrive Through Literacy program during its annual fall
luncheon held on Thursday, October 23 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Gulf Club in
Fort Myers.
Literacy was selected by the fund’s contributors to be this year’s area of focus, as
the grant will help local women improve literacy skills, focusing on reading, writing,
speaking and understanding English. It will also assist women in improving their financial literacy knowledge by offering topics in basic financial literacy incorporated into
typical classes, expand GED preparedness classes to help women advance to higher
educational levels, thus increasing their economic empowerment and independence,
and offer regular informative sessions educating women on domestic violence and
human trafficking issues to help break the cycle of abuse.
“Literacy is the stepping stone to pave the way to education, better jobs and independence,” said Kathy Shimp, vice-chair of the grants committee for the Women’s
Legacy Fund. “Without literacy, women face even more barriers; that’s why we wanted
to support this important program offered here for women in our community.”
The luncheon also included Liza McFadden, president and CEO of the Barbara
Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, as the program’s keynote speaker and the honoring of three new “Angels,” including Connie McCormick, honored by Betteann
Sherman and Winnie Ballinger, Shirley Losch, honored by Melanie Holaway and a
group of Losch’s friends posthumously, and NBC-2 Anchor Kellie Burns, honored by
John and Ellen Sheppard, Amy Gravina and Carolyn Rogers.
The Angel honorary designation is for mothers, sisters, aunts, daughters, grandchildren, friends, loved ones and community leaders, either living or deceased, who have
had a special impact on the lives of those around them. WLF members can make the
special women in their lives a WLF Angel with a minimum contribution of $1,000 in
their name. The contribution is endowed in the WLF so that it lives on in perpetuity,
and the residual interest is used by the WLF annually to fund initiatives.
The Women’s Legacy Fund is a group of women who foster the immersion of
women in philanthropy and develop the region’s next philanthropic leaders. In just
five years of existence, the WLF has been able to provide $90,000 in grants to ben-
Ellen and John Sheppard with Kellie Burns, Carolyn Rogers and Amy Gravina
WLF ‘Angel’ Connie McCormick with family
efit people and communities in Southwest Florida. Currently, the fund has more than
$423,682 in endowment that will continue to help fund local issues now and in the
future.
Contributors to the WLF give a minimum of $250 each year ($100 for women
under 25 years of age). The first half of contributions is pooled for the purpose of
immediate annual grants, while the second half is pooled into the WLF’s endowment
fund, which provides additional grants to be made both now and in years to come.
Prima Donors are local women who have contributed $10,000 or more to the WLF
endowment and are committed to making an impact in their community through
charitable giving.
For more information about the WLF or the Community Foundation, visit www.
floridacommunity.com or call 274-5900.
From page 23
How Spices Work Like Medicine
outer shells in oil. Cardamom is rich in minerals, especially potassium so it’s medicinal action on the body is to reduce blood pressure and control blood clot formation.
Chewing the seeds helps with bad breath.
Cumin seed – This is rich in iron, in case you have anemia. Cumin is the seed of
a small parsley plant. It helps you secrete bile acids and pancreatic enzymes and that
helps you break down your food. It also has anti-diabetic actions like the sulfonylurea
medicines.
At my website – suzycohen.com – there’s a longer version of this article, as well as
the mouth-watering recipe.
This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy
Cohen is the author of The 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered pharmacist. To
contact her, visit www.SuzyCohen.com.
Kathy Shimp, Sarah Owen and Susan Acuna
DID YOU KNOW
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TRIVIA TEST
SPORTS QUIZ
1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Texas?
2. MOVIES: How many von Trapp children were in “The Sound of Music”?
3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: To which British queen was the famous Koh-i-noor diamond given?
4. PRESIDENTS: What U.S. president is depicted in the oldest surviving photograph of
a president?
5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of ferrets called?
6. TELEVISION: Who was the longtime host of “Soul Train”?
7. HISTORY: What was an oast house used for?
8. LITERATURE: What was Ernest Hemingway’s first novel?
9. MUSIC: Which 1970s band released the hit “Smoke on the Water”?
10. GAMES: What modern card game evolved from the older game of whist?
1. Entering 2014, when was the last time the Los Angeles Dodgers won an N.L. pennant?
2. Three times in the 1990s, a pitcher led the American League in wins, strikeouts and
ERA in the same season. Name either of the pitchers to do it.
3. In 1999, Wisconsin’s Ron Dayne became the fourth running back to rush for 1,000-plus
yards each of four consecutive seasons. Name the first to do it.
4. Gregg Popovich currently is the longest-tenured coach in the NBA. What year did he
take over the San Antonio Spurs?
5. The Detroit Red Wings have made 23 consecutive NHL playoff appearances. Who was
their coach the last time they didn’t reach the playoffs?
6. Name the first Central American men’s soccer team to win a World Cup game.
7. Who was the last Italian cyclist before Vincenzo Nibali in 2014 to win the Tour de
France?
ANSWERS
ANSWERS
1. Austin 2. Seven 3. Queen Victoria 4. John Quincy Adams 5. A business 6. Don Cornelius
7. Drying hops used in making beer and ale 8. “The Sun Also Rises” (1926) 9. Deep Purple
10. Contract bridge
FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17, 2014
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A longsought workplace change could be happening
soon. Consider reworking your ideas and preparing a presentation just in case. A personal
relationship takes a new turn.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your persuasiveness doesn’t really start to kick in until
midweek. By then, you can count on having
more supporters in your camp, including some
you doubted would ever join you.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your workload is still high, but -- good news! -- you
should start to see daylight by the week’s end.
Reserve the weekend for fun and games with
friends and loved ones. You deserve it.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Regardless
of how frustrating things are, keep that “Crab”
under control. A cutting comment you might
think is apt right now will leave others hurting
for a long time to come.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Be more sensitive to the emotions of loved ones who might
feel left out while you’re stalking that new
opportunity. Be sure to make it up to them this
weekend. A nice surprise could be waiting.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The
gregarious Virgo rarely has a problem making
new friends. But repairing frayed relationships
doesn’t come easily. Still, if it’s what you want
to do, you’ll find a way. Good luck.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A
misunderstanding with a partner or spouse
needs to be worked out before it turns into
something really nasty. Forget about your pride
for now and make that first healing move.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)
Communication dominates the week. Work out
any misunderstandings with co-workers. Also
get back in touch with old friends and those
family members you rarely see.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 21) As busy as your week is, make
time for someone who feels shut out of your
life. Your act of kindness could later prove to
be more significant than you might have realized.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January
19) Congratulations. Your busy workweek
leads to some very satisfying results. Sports
and sporting events are high on your weekend
activities aspect. Enjoy them with family and
friends.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
Your generosity of spirit reaches out once
again to someone who needs reassurance.
There might be problems, but keeping that line
of communication open eventually pays off.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You
are among the truth-seekers in the universe, so
don’t be surprised to find yourself caught up
in a new pursuit of facts to counter what you
believe is an insidious exercise in lying.
BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in
loyalty and in keeping secrets. All things considered, you would probably make a perfect
secret agent.
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
• On Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham
Lincoln delivers what will become one of the
most famous speeches in American history
at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Using just 272
words, Lincoln articulated the meaning of the
Civil War for a public that had grown weary of
the conflict.
• On Nov. 23, 1876, William Marcy “Boss”
Tweed, leader of New York City’s corrupt
Tammany Hall political organization, is delivered to authorities in New York City after his
capture in Spain. He had formed the “Tweed
Ring,” which bought votes, encouraged judicial corruption and extracted millions of dollars
from city contracts.
• On Nov. 18, 1883, American and Canadian
railroads begin using four continental time
zones to end the confusion of dealing with
thousands of local times. It was not until 1918
that Congress adopted the railroad time zones.
• On Nov. 22, 1916, Jack London, who
chronicled the last Wild West frontier of
Alaska, dies in California. London only spent a
brief time in the Klondike, but returned with a
trove of tales. He produced over 50 volumes of
short stories and novels, including “The Call of
the Wild,” about a domestic dog who joins an
Alaskan wolf pack.
• On Nov. 20, 1947, Princess Elizabeth marries her distant cousin, Philip Mountbatten,
former prince of Greece and Denmark who
renounced his titles to marry the English
princess. Mountbatten was made the duke of
Edinburgh.
• On Nov. 17, 1972, socialite Barbara
Baekeland is stabbed to death by her son,
Antony, in London. When police arrived,
Antony was calmly placing a telephone order
for Chinese food. Antony was institutionalized
until a bureaucratic mistake resulted in his
release in 1980. He then moved to New York
1. It was 1988, the last time the Dodgers won the World Series. 2. Roger Clemens (1997, ‘98) and Pedro Martinez
(1999). 3. Pittsburgh’s Tony Dorsett (1973-76). 4. It was 1996. 5. Jacques Demers, in the 1989-90 season. 6. Costa
Rica, in 1990. 7. Marco Pantani, in 1998.
My Stars ★ ★ ★ ★
City, where he stabbed his grandmother.
• On Nov. 21, 1986, National Security
Council staff member Oliver North and his
secretary, Fawn Hall, begin shredding documents that would have exposed their participation in a range of illegal activities. North was
fired, but Hall continued to sneak documents to
him by stuffing them in her skirt and boots.
STRANGE BUT TRUE
• It was noted American architect Frank
Lloyd Wright who made the following sage
observation: “The truth is more important than
the facts.”
• You might be surprised to learn that the
Ford Mustang, an icon of American automobiles, was originally named the Torino.
• If you live in Arkansas, you can reflect on
the fact that your state is home to the only diamond mine in North America.
• Popular Science magazine once dipped
its toes into predictions -- and got it all wrong.
In 1898, it published an article stating, “The
energy necessary to propel [an airplane] would
be many times greater than that required to
drive a train of cars at the same speed; hence
as a means of rapid transit, flying could not
begin to compete with the railroad.” The
magazine can be forgiven its lack of foresight,
though, considering the fact that the first powered airplane flight didn’t even occur until five
years later.
• Tofu has the distinction of being the most
hated food in America.
• Method, a company that makes ecofriendly home-cleaning products, has at their
headquarters a brainstorming room whose
walls, floor and ceiling are completely covered
in live, growing grass. The purpose? To bring
the outdoors in, and to “keep Method weird.”
• Those who study such things say that a
$1 million lottery prize is actually worth about
$468,000, once taxes and fees are deducted.
• The next time you’re visiting Great Britain
and someone offers you a dish called powsowdy, you might want to politely decline.
Unless you’re an adventurous eater, a broth
made from sheep’s heads probably won’t
appeal.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“If you haven’t got anything nice to say
about anybody, come sit next to me.” -- Alice
Roosevelt Longworth
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1 pound snap beans, stems trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 each red and yellow bell pepper,
seeded and julienne
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1/2 lemon, juiced
In a large sauté pan, heat the olive
oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add
the bell pepper, cook for about 1 minute.
Add the beans and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking
for another minute or until crisp-tender.
Add lemon juice and toss before serving.
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SEASONAL RENTAL
VACATION RENTAL
WONDERFUL
SEASONAL RENTAL
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY
Located at 3850 Coquina Dr. in quiet West
Rocks! Great Sanibel Island location, short
walk to the beach access. 3/3 plus office
or den. Beautifully furnished. Available
November 15th - December 31st
Contact Chuck Bergstrom 239-209-6500
Paul J. Morris, Broker
VACATION RENTALS
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES
359 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-579-0511
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In home obedience lessons or problem
behaviors. Dog training in your
home while you are away.
Call for Obedience Classes
Christine Wright.
Certified Dog Trainer.
860-460-1845
[email protected]
Lawn Service, Shrubs and Tree Trimming
Weeding, Installation of Plants, Trees and
Mulch (one month free service available)
Joe Scarnato (239) 849-6163
[email protected]
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HANDYMAN
ANNUAL RENTAL WANTED
Island Vacations
C M
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1-888-451-7277
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ISABELLA RASI
(239) 246-4716
Email
[email protected]
ANNUAL RENTAL WANTED
Looking to sell your home but value has
not yet returned to previous level?
I am looking for an annual lease with
possible option to purchase. Can do 1 year
lease with 2nd year as lease/purchase
option. Gives you two years to have price
increase and save fees. I can also handle
almost all maintenance
and/or improvements if needed.
Excellent references - 1 adult 2 children
3 br preferred, Mid to east end of island
[email protected] 239-322-8642
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Experience European Engineer
House - Boat - RV
-FLOOR RESTORATION EXPERT
-MEXICAN TILE
-LIME STON
-MARBLE
-WOOD, ETC
General Maintenance, Repair, Assembly,
Installation... Odd Jobs
for 5 STAR service beyond
your expectations
CALL DAREK 239-250-9474
Local references available
Licensed and Insured
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FREE VACATION
RENTAL ADVERTISING!
1101 Periwinkle Way #105
Sanibel, FL 33957
Over 300 rentals
to choose from!
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Retired Police Captain
Lives on Sanibel
Will Check Your Home Weekly
Very Reasonable Rates
(239) 728-1971
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☼RS 1/4 CC TFN
Of Sanibel & Captiva
Million $ Views Await You!
• Cottages • Condos • Homes •
Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths
239-472-7277
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EAGLE EYE
JANITORIAL SERVICES
WINDOW CLEANING, PRESSURE
CLEANING, TILE CLEANING
FIRST TIME 20% OFF
CALL THE BEST: 239-440-6278
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HELP WANTED
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell
Museum needs Education and Great Hall
volunteers. No experience necessary, will
train. Please contact Melanie at
(239) 395-2233 ext 11.
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HELLE’S CLEANING SERVICES
TO PLACE
Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction
Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471
Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047
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A CLASSIFIED
LOG ONTO
IslandSunNews.com
CLICK ON:
MOBILE DOG GROOMING
PLACE CLASSIFIED
Self-Contained Trailer
Up to 40 Lbs.,
Total Grooming, Package,
Please call.
239-313-7140
VOLUNTEER/
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
PAID volunteer opportunities to seniors,
age 55 and over, to tutor/mentor children
in elementary schools & after-school
programs. Offering a stipend, mileage
reimbursement, annual physical, holiday,
vacation, and sick pay – all tax exempt.
Providing struggling school children a
chance to succeed in school, and offering
opportunities that will last a lifetime.
Call Joan at The Dr. Piper Center at
239-332-5346.
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HELP WANTED
SANIBEL SUBWAY
HIRING FT/PT
Days/Nights/Weekends Please apply in
person at 2496 Palm Ridge Rd Sanibel or
at www.mysubwaycareer.com
Call for more info 239-472-1255
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COMPASSIONATE
CAREGIVERS NEEDED!
Season is here and we need Angels!
Visiting Angels is looking
for compassionate caregivers
(CNA, HHA and Companions)
for in-home care.
Full and part time positions available.
Please call 239-561-7600
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TRUCK NEEDED
TRUCK NEEDED
Volunteers needed to assist with items
donated to Island Seniors, Inc. for Trash
Treasures Sale. Looking for someone with
truck. Contact Center 4 Life at 472-5743.
The Island Sun
and The River Weekly News
☼NS 10/10 NC 11/14
BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS
DOCKAGE
Hourly, Daily, Weekly
and Monthly.
Captiva Island 472-5800
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WANTED TO BUY
ISLAND JEWELRY
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Part time/Full time.
Sociable w/good communication skills.
Positive attitude, Experienced Jewelry
sales experience beneficial but not
necessary. Salary + Commission
Call Mr. Bush for Phone Interview
904-636-5804 or 239-472-0488
CASH PAID FOR
MILITARY ITEMS
Cash Paid For Old Military Items.
Medals, Swords, Uniforms,
helmets, old guns, awards & more.
Local Toll Free 1-866-440-3280
Always on the table, and online,
with everything you need to know
about your community.
☼RS 9/5 CC 11/28
☼NS 11/14 CC 11/14
CRAFTY SALES
ASSOCIATE NEEDED!
Three Crafty Ladies Quilting & Art Supply
Store is seeking help 3-4 days per week.
Full time resident preferred.
Toll reimbursement available.
Some crafting and/or quilting expertise
required. E-mail your resume to
[email protected]
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CAUTION
GARAGE •
MOVING • YARD
SALES
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers needed for light general
maintenance. Call (CHR) Community
Housing & Resources, Inc. 472-1189.
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GARAGE SALE
BENEFIT ZONTA CLUB
SANIBEL-CAPTIVA
ZontaSanCap.com
So much stuff WE haven’t even seen it all!
Come take a look!
8 am - 3 pm SATURDAY Nov. 15
1046 Sand Castle Rd
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To advertise
in The
River Weekly News
Call 415-7732
Pick up a copy or go to IslandSunNews.com.
Click on Read the Island Sun or The River Weekly
Serving Sanibel, Captiva and Fort Myers since 1993
Phone 395-1213 or 415-7732
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Sanibel & Captiva Islands
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SUDOKU
To play Sudoku:
Complete the grid so
that every row, column
and every 3x3 box
contains the numbers
1 through 9 (the same
number cannot appear
more than once in a
row, column or 3x3 box.)
There is no guessing
and no math involved,
just logic.
answer on page 27
Pets Of The Week
H
ello, my name is Bernie. I’m a
10-month-old male brindle Florida
Curr. My sad puppy dog eyes tell
my story: I was brought to the shelter with
my sister. She’s been adopted, so naturally
I’m a little depressed. I go to a foster home
in the evenings so they can work on raising my spirits. I love being part of a family
and act like a different dog when I’m there.
I think other pets and kids are great. Won’t
you make me a permanent member of
your family?
My adoption fee is $75 during Animal
Services’ “Fall In Love” adoption promotion.
Hello, my name is Eldon. I’m a 2-monthold neutered male brown tabby domestic
shorthair. I’m handsome, perky and attentive. My favorite volunteer at the shelter
says I love, love, love toys and can entertain
myself for hours, but when I see her I’m
ready to cuddle like a lap cat. Come meet
me and you will “Fall In Love” with me, too!
My adoption fee is $25 during Animal
Services’ “Fall In Love” adoption promotion.
For information about this week’s
pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log
on to Animal Services’ website at www.
LeeLostPets.com. When calling, refer
to the animal’s ID number. The website
updates every hour so you will be able
to see if these or any other pets are still
available.
The shelter is open for adoptions from
11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through
Saturday. The shelter is located at 5600
Banner Drive in Fort Myers, next to the
Lee County Sheriff’s Office off Six Mile
Cypress Parkway.
All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies
vaccination and county license if three
months or older, flea treatment, worming,
heartworm test for dogs 6 months and
over, feline AIDS and leukemia test for
cats, training DVD, 10-day health guarantee and a bag of Science Diet pet food.
The adoption package is valued at
$500.
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911
Lee County Sheriff’s Offi ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477-1200
Florida Marine Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-6966
Florida Highway Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278-7100
Poison Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-282-3171
HealthPark Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-936-5321
Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-3624
Foundation for Quality Childcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425-2685
Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454-7500
Fort Myers Beach Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463-9691
Lakes Regional Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533-4000
Lee County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 931-0931
Post Offi ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-275-8777
Visitor & Convention Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338-3500
ARTS
Alliance for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-2787
Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337-5050
Art League Of Fort Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275-3970
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481-4849
BIG ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-0900
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278-4422
Cultural Park Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 772-5862
Edison Festival of Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-2999
Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-4488
Florida West Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 948-4427
Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288-2535
Gulf Coast Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489-1800
Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481-8059
Naples Philharmonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-597-1111
The Schoolhouse Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6862
SW Florida Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418-0996
Theatre Conspiracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-3239
Young Artists Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574-9321
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Angel Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-877-4AN-ANGEL
Animal Refuge Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 731-3535
American Business Women Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357-6755
Audubon of SWFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339-8046
Audubon Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-3156
Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482-1366
Caloosahatchee Folk Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-4620
Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-855-425-3631
Cape Coral Stamp Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 542-9153
duPont Company Retirees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454-1083
Edison Porcelain Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415-2484
Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter . . . . . . . 239-267-1990
FM UDC Chapter 2614 - United Daughters of the Confederacy . . . 728-3743
Friendship Force Of SW FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561-9164
Horticulture and Tea Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-8334
Horticultural Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6940
Lee County Genealogical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549-9625
Lee Trust for Historic Preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-7278
NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees . . . . . . . . . 482-6713
Navy Seabees Veterans of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 731-1901
Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 667-1354
Sons of Confederate Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-2408
Southwest Florida Fencing Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-1338
Southwest Florida Music Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-2118
Kiwanis Clubs:
Bernie ID# 599490
Fort Myers Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4254 or 454-8090
Fort Myers Edison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 694-1056
Fort Myers South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691-1405
Gateway to the Islands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415-3100
Iona-McGregor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482-0869
Lions Clubs:
Fort Myers Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463-9738
Fort Myers High Noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466-4228
Estero/South Fort Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 898-1921
Notre Dame Club of Lee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-0417
POLO Club of Lee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477-4906
Rotary Club of Fort Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-8158
Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6940
United Way of Lee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433-2000
United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 or 433-3900
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-2233
Burrough’s Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337-9505
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275-3435
Edison & Ford Winter Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-3614
Fort Myers Skate Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-7558
Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-7420
JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .472-1100
Koreshan State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239-992-0311
Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8101
Skatium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321-7510
Southwest Florida Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-4044
Southwest Florida Museum of History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-7430
True Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 945-0405
Eldon ID# 597533
To be listed in calling card email your information to:
[email protected]
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