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A Publicat ion of FortMyersBeach.newsA Daily Guide to Fun on the Beach

F R E ENovember 2017

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#4 ON BEACH MAP

Kathleen Taylor is a name well known to patrons of the Fort Myers Beach Art Association’s Paint the Beach Plein Air Art Festival for her stunning watercolor paintings of seascapes and beach scenes, one of which graces the cover of this month’s SAND LIFE. The cover painting, “Bowditch Point” won 3rd place in the 2016 Paint the Beach festival. She believes that our islands and long seashore provide beautiful views that are ideal for painting. She is a winter resident of Fort Myers and spends summers on Cape Cod. Coming from a family of artists, she began painting with her mother Anna Taylor on painting holidays to Ireland and has been painting for over 30 years. Later she studied at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Association in Michigan. Locally she participates in shows at the Fort Myers Beach Art Association and with the SanCap Art League. Kathleen Taylor is married to Bruno Notari, a native of Italy. She paints part of the year in Italy. Her “Italian Paintings” are on display at Café Italia. Kathleen Taylor has served on the Board of the Fort Myers Beach

Art Association and as president of the Sanibel-Captiva Art League 2013-2015. Currently she is a member of the Visual Arts Committee for BigArts on Sanibel. A graduate of Northwestern University with a PhD in physical chemistry, she worked for 31 years at the General Motors Research Laboratory where she was Director for the Materials and Processes Laboratory and also served as Chief Scientist for General Motors of Canada, Ltd. before retiring. Her early professional work involved the development of the automobile catalytic converter. She is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a Foreign Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering. The Gallery at the Fort Myers Beach Art Association is open Monday-Saturday from 10am-3pm. The gallery is located at 3030 Shell Mound Blvd, at the corner of Donora Blvd and Shell Mound Blvd. Classes and workshops are offered during season. Call 239-463-3909 or visit fortmyersbeachart.com for more information.

Cover Artist: Kathleen Taylor WHAT’S INSIDE:Daily entertainment pgs 4-35

Sand Sculpting, pgs 5, 15Paint the Beach, pgs 8,11

Musician Tequila Tom, pg 16Eastern Oyster, pg 19Dining Guide, pg 21

BEACH MAP, pgs 22, 23Model Trains, pg 26

Shelling, pg 27Puzzles, pgs 35, 37Horoscopes, pg 36

Answers puzzles, pg 36Last Laugh, pg 36


All MonthFORT MYERS BEACH COMMUNITY POOL2600 Oak Street, FMB. Open MO, WE, FR, SA & SU 10am-4pm. Super Swimmers SU 12-1pm; Lap Swimming available MO, WE & FR 11am-2pm. SA lap swimming all day, SU lap swim-ming 10am-1pm. Group Swim lessons available. Closed Nov 24 for Thanksgiving. 239-463-5759

FORT MYERS BEACH ART ASSOCIATION GALLERYLocated at the corner of Dono-ra and Shell Mound. Fall Mem-ber Show and Summer Gallery Group Exhibit on display through Nov 2. Nov 4-16 Pam Flaherty’s Solo Show, “Hollins, Horses and Hanji” Nov 13-Dec 7 show: “Wa-terlines & Oil Spots.” Free ad-mission. Gallery Hours: MO-SA 10am-3pm. 239-463-3909. www.fortmyersbeachart.com.

BAY OAKS RECREATIONAL CAMPUS

Membership is free for all island residents. Visitors always wel-come. Open MO – FR 7:30-am-9pm and SA 10am-9pm with activities for individuals and fam-ilies. Pick up a newsletter for a daily list of activities, or call 239-765-4222 for more information. 2731 Oak St., FMB.

HISTORIC COTTAGEIsland museum located at 161 Bay Rd, FMB, at the entrance to Matanzas Pass Preserve, hous-es a collection of artifacts, photos and memorabilia of life on Estero Island. Free. Open WE and SA 10am-Noon.

MOUND HOUSEExperience Florida’s natural and cultural history where Estero Is-land’s oldest standing structure sits atop an ancient Calusa Indi-an Mound. The Mound House is a unique archaeological and his-torical site on Fort Myers Beach located directly on Estero Bay and offers a variety of programs for local residents, visitors and school groups. The William H. Case House is now open - come see this historic treasure and

check out the museum store! Grounds open sunrise to sunset at no charge. Free museum en-try on Nov 11 for all Active Mili-tary & Veterans. Open TU, WE & SA, 9am-4pm. 451 Connecticut Street. Call 239-765-0865 for more information.

FORT MYERS BEACH LIBRARYBooks, newspapers, magazines, Wi-Fi, Play Aways, public com-puters and fascinating collec-tions. Visitors welcome! Hours: MO – FR 9am-5pm; SA 9am-1pm. Library closed Nov 10 and 11 for Veterans Day and Nov 23 for Thanksgiving. The Knotty Bean Café is open MO-FR 9am-3pm on the third floor with bever-ages and treats. Visit the Friends Used Book Store on the 3rd floor, open MO-FR 9:15am-4:45pm. The Library is located at 2755 Es-tero Blvd, FMB. 239-765-8162.

Wednesday, November 1

CYCLE 61 FITNESS CLASSES8am Spin; 9:30am Senior Spin & Tone. Beach Baptist Church. Join the spin or Senior Spin & Tone class for 60 minutes of cardio and strengthening. Spin or Se-nior Spin $7/class. Instructor Sue Anderson. 941-224-8467 Offered MO, WE & FR.

NEWTON PARK YOGA8:30am. Newton Park. Enjoy a panoramic Gulf view along with this drop-in yoga class that wel-comes all levels. Bring yoga mat and straps if possible. Offered every WE. Instructor Susan Car-ter. $10/class. 765-0865

AEROBICS CLASS9am, Bay Oaks. Check out this fun way to get fit. Offered every MO, WE & FR at 9am at Bay Oaks. For costs fall 239-765-4222.

FARMER’S MARKET9am-2pm, Beach Baptist Parking Lot. Large selection of fresh pro-duce, seafood, specialty foods, BBQ, and local arts & crafts.

November 2017 Entertainment Guide

LIST YOUR EVENTS IN SAND LIFE!!This calendar of local entertainment and events is provided as a FREE SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY, with priority given to our

advertisers and local non-profit organizations. Event information is provided by the venue or sponsoring organization and is accurate as of press time, but is subject to change. To have your information included in SAND LIFE, send it to Info@fortmyers-

beach.news by the 15th of the preceding month. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 239-463-4461.

SAND LIFEPublished by The Island Sand Paper

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Gary Mooney, Lead WriterSarah List, Photographer

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ADDRESSESBay Oaks Recreation Campus, BORC

2731 Oak Street (behind Library)

Bowditch Point Park50 Estero Blvd (north end of island)

Lynn Hall Memorial Park950 Estero Blvd (Times Square)

Matanzas Park Preserve199 Bay Road (behind library)

Newton Park4650 Estero Blvd (near Publix on beach)

Mound House451 Connecticut Street (on bay side)

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The 31st Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, sponsored by Seminole Casino Hotel, returns to Fort Myers Beach from Friday, November 17, to Sunday, November 26 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel at 6890 Estero Boulevard. Experience the artistry of some of the world’s greatest sand sculptors at the largest sand sculpting event in the United States. USA Today and CNN Travel describe it as a “Must See Event” and “one of the 10 best sand sculpting competitions in the world.” Featured Master Sculptors compete in the Solo championship the first week, followed by the Doubles competition the next. Including amateurs, the 27 total sculptors represent 8 nations and 10 states, with over 400 competition medals and many world championships, including 40 from this competition. There will be 17 Solo Sculptors, 4 teams in the Double Masters, and 10 amateurs. An Advanced Amateur is someone who placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in other sculpting contests but is not a professional. Amateurs use only 1 to 3 tons of sand, with 3 to 6 hours of sculpting time, while professionals have 2 to 3 days, with about 9 tons of sand and roughly 20 hours of sculpting. “There is the individual championship as well as the doubles and amateur events, and these are some of the most famous sand sculptors in the world,” said spokesperson Jen Stacy. “In

fact, competitors come from all over the planet to take part in the Fort Myers Beach competition, as this is one of the biggest sand sculpting championships in the United States, so we are extremely lucky to have this on Fort Myers Beach, as it is pretty awesome, with everything all under one umbrella. Equally as important as the artistry is its business aspect, as it brings a lot of people and dollars to the local shops and restaurants and hotels and bars, especially leading into and over the Thanksgiving weekend, when everyone

wants a good financial kickoff to the holiday season.” The American Sand Sculpting Competition runs daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to the talented sculptors, there will be many interactive activities, such as quick speed sand sculpting, sculpture photography opportunities, Kid’s Zone, sand sculpting demonstrations and lessons, and the Sand Vendor Village with over 50 exhibitors.Admission is $7, with kids 4 & under free. See FMBSandSculpting.com or its Facebook page (search for American Sand Sculpting) Arrive from the south if possible to avoid traffic and construction in the center part of the island. A revolving bus system will transport guests from the Lovers Key parking area to the competition. The Greater Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce coordinates all vendors and volunteers; for details or to be a sponsor email [email protected]. To experience dynamic sand sculptures in a breathtaking beach setting, attend the 31st Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship at the Wyndham Garden Hotel from Friday, November 17, to Sunday, November 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gary Mooney

To see photos of past Sand Sculpting Championships see pg. 15

Build It & They Will Come!American Sand Sculpting Championship Returns

Amazin’ Walter McDonald creates another intricate sandcastle (2012). Photo by Sarah List.


FISHING FLEET TOUR9am -Noon. Ostego Bay Founda-tion.718 Fisherman’s Wharf, San Carlos Island. Includes a 90 min. guided visit in the Museum that contains a touch tank, hands-on beach area and several aquari-ums and exhibits. The Tour con-tinues with visits to local shrimp industry locations. $15/adult; $10 children over 6. Offered every WE. Reservations required. 765-8101.

WATER AEROBICS10-11am, Beach Pool. Join this class of rhythmic movements, performed in water to increase heart rate and improve cardio-vascular fitness. Toning and strengthening of major muscle groups, with low impact on joints. Some bouncing and jumping. Offered MO, WE & FR from 10-11am. For costs and more info call Bay Oaks 239-765-4222.

KAYAK TOUR10am-1pm, North Naples. Enjoy the Cocohatchee River/Wiggins Pass Estuary Kayak Tour with Gaea Guides. This beautiful es-tuary includes mangroves and many birds, dolphins, manatees and other critters. $45 includes all equipment. Offered every WE. Reservations required. 239-694-5513

PICKLEBALL10:30am-1:30pm, Bay Oaks. Come grab a paddle and check out this tennis-like, low-impact game played indoors with pad-dles. Offered MO-FR. For more info call 239-765-4222.

STORY HOUR10:30am, Beach Library. Chil-dren are invited to hear several stories under the tree inside the library, then enjoy a related craft activity. Offered every WE. 239-765-8162

SOCIAL SENIOR POTLUCKNoon, Chapel by the Sea. Pot-lucks are back on the 1st WE each month. Sign up at Bay Oaks and bring a dish to share. Dona-tions please.

MOUND KEY BOAT TOUR12:30-3:45pm. Casting off from Fish Tale Marina aboard the Es-tero Bay Express, this tour offers an exclusive trip to Mound House and then to Mound Key, Capi-tal of the Calusa. Learn the rich history of the Calusa and new scientific findings of this ancient society. Guests will disembark and hike the trails at Mound Key.

Reservations required. Call 239-765-0865 for more information & reservations. Cost $55; members $50. Weather permitting. Also of-fered on Nov 13.

CALUSA INDIAN SHELL MOUND TOUR1pm, Mound House. Take a walk-ing tour of the grounds that were once a Calusa Indian Village and learn about the history of the site, the variety of plantings and what lies beyond the mound. 451 Con-necticut. $15 includes museum admission. Members free. 239-765-0865, moundhouse.org.

MODEL TRAIN TOURS1:30-3:30pm, Shell Point. Enjoy a free tour of the Gulf Coast Model Railroad a 43-foot by 41-foot min-iature train attraction. Spot hun-dreds of recognizable landmarks and notable sites throughout Florida. Free tours offered MO, WE & FR from 1:30-3:30 by Shell Point volunteers. Located on The Island as Shell Point Retirement Community located on Summer-lin Rd, 2 miles east of the Sanibel Causeway. 239-454-2290

MOUND HOUSE TOUR1pm, Mound House. Guided Mu-seum Tours. See inside a 2,000 year old Calusa Indian Shell Mound and experience a variety of hands-on interactives. 451 Connecticut. $15 includes mu-seum admission. Members free. 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org

MEET & GREET THE ARTIST3:30-4:30pm, Beach Library. Come meet and converse with the Beach Library Artist of the Month Jennifer Semro. Vote for your favorite artwork hanging in the third floor of the Beach Li-brary.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?WEDNESDAY, NOV 1

Bill Zink, 1-5; Mary Winner, 6-10pm, PierSide

DJ G-Ride 1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

Steve McDougall 4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf Grill

Endre D 5-8pm, Outrigger

Pete Beard 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Anthony Wayne 5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish

Chris Kemp 6-9pm, Yucatan

Roger Young 6-9pm, Beached Whale

James Gragg 6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

Michael Antoine 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Shawn Russell 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Wendell Ray 6-10pm, Salty Crab

Frank Thompson 6-10pm, SOB’s

Sam DeArmond 7-10pm, Pickle N Pub

Steve Farst 8pm-12am, Cottage

Flying Hasselhoffs Duo10pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Thursday, November 2

PUMP 61 CLASS8am, Beach Baptist Church. Sculpt and define all muscles with this 60 min class using bar-bells, plates and hand weights. $7/class. Offered TU & TH. Instructor Sue Anderson, 941-224-8467

EXERCISE CLASS8am, Bay Oaks. Led by Barb. 239-765-4222 for details.

YOGA9am, Bay Oaks. Vinyasa Flow All Levels. Experience the fitness and relaxation benefits of yoga! No experience necessary. Learn the postures and techniques in a fun and friendly environment. Mats and hand weights provided if needed. Offered every TU & TH. $12 members; $14 nonmem-bers. Contact Laura with any questions 203-305-1663.

BODY SCULPT9am, Bay Oaks Recreation Cen-ter. Get a full body workout set to music that incorporates both bodyweight movement and light dumbbells to improve strength and fitness. Participants can work at their own level. Offered every TU & TH at 9am. For costs and info call Bay Oaks 239-765-4222.

INSIDE PASSAGE KAYAK TOUR10am-2pm, Lovers Key State Park. Enjoy learning about the creatures and plants on the wa-terways of this State Park from

your naturalist guide. $50. Reser-vations required. 239-694-5513

DOMINOES/CARDS10:30am-1:45pm, Bay Oaks. Stop by and join in a game of dominoes or cards during this Ac-tivities Day program. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Offered every TU & TH. For more info call Bay Oaks 239-765-4222.

PICKLEBALL10:30am-1:30pm, Bay Oaks. Offered MO-FR. See Nov 1.

SENIOR BRIDGE12:30-3:30pm, Silver Hall Chapel by the Sea. Seniors of Fort My-ers Beach and the surrounding area gather each MO & TH for an afternoon of friendly competition and camaraderie. $4. 239-463-3173

BEACH YOGA5pm, Pink Shell Resort. Open to guest and non-guests. Bring towel/mat, water, sunglasses & sunscreen. $10. Weather permit-ting. Offered each TU morning at 11am and TH afternoon at 5pm or sunset. 203-305-1663

BOOT CAMP EXERCISE CLASS7pm, Bay Oaks. 239-765-4222.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?THURSDAY, NOV 2

Laurie Starr Duo 1-4pm; Karaoke w/Brenda 6pm-12am, Shark Bar

Bill Zink, 1-5pm; Anthony Wayne, 6-10pm, PierSide

Jeff Greene, 1-5pm; Chris Kemp 6-9pm, Salty Crab

DJ TK 1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

John Housley 4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf Shore Grill

Two Hands 5-8pm. Outrigger

Mary Winner 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Tequila Tom 5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish

Wendell Ray 6-9pm, Yucatan

Brian Markley 6-9pm, Beached Whale

Kelly Neff 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

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November 2017 SAND LIFE page 7James Gragg 6-10pm,Pete’s Time Out

Rashimba 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Dave Collaton 6-10pm. SOB’s

Frank Torino 7-10pm, Parrot Key

Steve Lucky’s Open Jam7-10pm, Pickle N Pub

Torched 8pm-12am, Castaways

Soulixer 9pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

New Vinyls 9pm-1am, Cottage

Friday, November 3

CYCLE 61 FITNESS CLASSES8am Spin; 9:30am Senior Spin & Tone. Beach Baptist Church. See Nov 1.

ZUMBA CLASS9am, Bay Oaks. Offered every FR at 9am and MO at 6:30pm. 239-765-4222.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR9am-2pm, Shell Point Village. More than 60 booths. All of the items are hand made or embel-lished by the residents of Shell Point, and include children’s toys, handbags, specialty items and much more. Cash or check only. ATM on site. Event continues on SA Nov 4. 239-454-2290.

BRIDGE9:30am, FMB Woman’s Club, 175 Sterling St, FMB. All bridge players are invited to enjoy a day of social bridge. Players rotate throughout the day completing 6 rounds. Bring a bagged lunch and enjoy some good company. $5/non-members and $3/mem-bers. Proceeds support commu-nity activities. Coffee, iced tea and water served. Offered every TU & FR. 239-529-8785.

WATER AEROBICS10-11am, Beach Pool. See Nov 1.

A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE10am, Lovers Key State Park. Take a mile-long guided hike along our Black Island rail with a Park Ranger to learn about the fascinating vegetation and wildlife that reside in the mari-time hammock. Reservations re-quired. Free with paid park entry. 239-463-4588.

MAHJONG10:30-1:45pm, Bay Oaks. Come to Bay Oaks to play Mahjong!. Played with 4 people and a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese char-acters and symbols. A volunteer is available to teach the game to newcomers. Offered every MO & FR. For costs and more info call 239-765-4222. One table will be set up on MO for those who wish to play dominoes/cards.

E-MAIL10:30am Beach Library. Learn how to set up an email account and how to use it to send and re-ceive mail electronically. Pre-register. 239-765-8163


MODEL TRAIN TOURS1:30-3:30pm, Shell Point. See Nov 1.n

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#8 on Beach Map

Artists from all over the nation converge on Fort Myers Beach for the 8th annual Paint The Beach Plein Air Art Festival from November 6 to 12. “The biggest challenge to artists out in the elements is conditions are completely out of their control,” said Chair Marie Crist. “Indoors, you have air conditioning and ideal light. Outside, you identify the most creative subject to paint, then do it fast enough so it is the way you see it, and not have the paint dry up too quick or the sun rotate to change the shadows.” Sixty-seven artists will appear this year, with 60 in the Emerging and Juried categories and an additional 7 in the Quick Draw event. “We put out the call for artists and within 10 days the Juried field was full, along with half the Emerging spots,” Marie said. “That speaks well for the reputation of the show, as well as for the island, as artists recognize that this is a beautiful place to paint.” Artists arrive on Monday, November 6, then paint Tuesday through Thursday at locales of their choice all over Fort Myers Beach. The

only time all 60 are together is for “The Sundowner” on Wednesday, November 8, at Junkanoos on The Beach from 4 to 6 p.m. “We did this last year for the first time, and it may have been the highlight of the week,” Marie explained. “They paint the sunset or anything else that catches their eye, so come out, meet the artists at work and even ask questions.” Friday, November 10, artists bring to the main event tent at Santini Marina Plaza at 7205 Estero Boulevard all the works they wish to have judged.

“We announce winners that evening at the main reception sponsored by The Friends of The Arts from 5 to 8 p.m.,” said Marie. “Tickets are $10 per person, and are available online or at the door.” Saturday, November 11, features professional and student artists in the Quick Draw competition at Times Square, beginning at 9 a.m., with awards at Noon. The Art Show in the Festival tent at Santini Plaza continues Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., where patrons can view and purchase the artwork. Paint The Beach offers over $7,000 in award monies, made possible by event sponsors and local businesses. To Marie, “the best part of ‘Paint The Beach’ is the amazing talent and creativity participants bring for the arts, with the fun of watching each artist creating something unique right before your eyes in our own backyard!” For more information, call 239-463-3909 or visit PaintTheBeach.com.

Gary MooneyMore pictures on pg.11

Amazing Talent & Creativity8th Annual Paint The Beach Art Festival


SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Free live music concert, food & fun with High Tide.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?FRIDAY, NOV 3

Anthony Wayne 12-4pm; Bernie Hyland 4:30-8:30pm, Salty Crab

Dave Collaton, 1-4pm; Keith Clanton, 5-8pm, Donnie Jett, 9pm-12am, Shark Bar

Sherrin, 1-5pm; Jeff Whidby, 6-10pm, PierSide

Mike O’Neill 2-5pm; Chris Kemp 7-10pm, Yucatan


Roger Williams 4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf Shore Grill

Allen Small 5-8pm. Outrigger

Mark Wesley 5:30-9:30pm, Dixie Fish

Daniel D 6-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Obe Gonzalez 6-9pm, Beached Whale

Keith Clanton 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Old School Charlie 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Anthony Wayne 6-10pm. SOB’s

Renata & Paul 7-10:pm, Parrot Key

Rick & Tom 7-10pm, Pickle N Pub

Rockin’ Horse 8pm-12am, Castaways

A200 9:30pm-1:30am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Troublemakers 9pm-1am, Cottage

Saturday, November 4

MONOFILAMENT MADNESS8am-1pm, Mound House. Every-one is welcome to join in this ef-fort to remove monofilament fish-ing line and other harmful debris from the mangrove areas of Lee County. Volunteers use boats, kayaks, canoes, jet skis and any-thing else that floats to retrieve fishing line and other litter from the back bay. Sign up at klcb.org

BEACH YOGA8:30-9:30am, on the beach in front of Edison Beach House, north of Pier. Join instructor Becky Lang for this Level 1 flow class, suitable for most people. No pre-registration required, just get to the beach a little before 8:30am with your yoga mat, sun-screen and water. Hourly parking available in Time Square area. Suggested cash donation $10. Offered every SA. For more info contact Becky Lang 239-791-6538.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR9am-2pm, Shell Point Village. See Nov 3.

FARMERS MARKET9am-2pm, Rodes Restaurant, 3756 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. Produce, seafood, spe-cialty foods, BBQ, arts & crafts. Held every SA & SU through April. Supporting Bonita Springs Lions Club.

CALUSA TOOLS 10am, Mound House. Known as the “shell people” the Calusa In-dians lived in Southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Learn about the many different weapons and tools they made. Swing a real conch hammer, handle a shark tooth-carving tool and try your luck with an ancient atlatl “spear thrower” as you step back in time atop an ancient Calusa Indian Shell Mound. Also offered Nov 29. $5, members free. 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org

BONSAI SHOW & SALE10am-4pm, Berne Davis Bo-tanical Garden, 2166 Virginia, Fort Myers (adjacent to Edison Home.) The 36th annual Bonsai Show & Sale will be held Sat. & Sun Nov 4 & 5 and include an ex-hibit of bonsai trees, demonstra-tions of bonsai techniques raffles and sales of bonsai and related materials. Experienced members will be available to answer ques-tions about any tree brought in. Admission and parking are free.

ESTUARY KAYAK TOUR 10am-1pm. Bonita Beach. Learn about the wonders of America’s only Mangrove Forest. See her-

ons, egrets, pelicans, osprey, roseate spoonbills, dolphins, and more. Includes all equipment and a Florida master Naturalist will be your guide. Offered every TU and SA. $40. Reservations required. Gaea Guides, 239-694-5513

CALUSA INDIAN SHELL MOUND TOUR11am, Mound House. See Nov 1.

MOUND HOUSE TOUR2pm, Mound House. See Nov 1.

ART SHOW RECEPTION4-6pm, Fort Myers Beach Art As-sociation Gallery. Reception for Pam Flaherty Solo Show, “Hol-lins, Horses, and Hanji” in Studio 2.

SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Free live music concert, food & fun with Double Standard.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?SATURDAY, NOV 4

Dave Moore, 1-4pm; Wendell Ray, 5-8pm, Shark Bar

Frank Thompson, 1-5pm & 6-10pm, PierSide

Ronn Daniels 2-5pm; Al Holland 7-10pm, Yucatan

AwesomeSauce 1-5pm; Aaron Seyfferth 6-9pm, Salty Crab

Kevon Re’mon’te 12-4pm; Old School Charlie 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Jammin’ G’s 1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

Meagan Rose & Smokin’ Bill2-5pm. Outrigger

Chris Casdia 4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf Shore Grill



Jory Lyle 6-9pm, Beached Whale




Karaoke w/Brenda 7-10pm, Pickle N Pub

Wayward Souls 8pm-12am, Castaways

3 Crooked Steps 9pm-1am, Cottage

A200 9:30pm-1:30am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Sunday,November 5

FARMERS MARKET9am-2pm, Rodes Restaurant, Bonita Springs. See Nov 4.

BONSAI SHOW & SALE10am-4pm, Berne Davis Botani-cal Garden. See Nov 4.

CONCERT BAND SHOW2-4pm, Bonita Springs Riverside Park on Old 41, Bonita Springs. The 2017-2018 concert season of the Bonita Springs Concert Band will open with a program of exciting and stirring patriotic music. Refreshments available. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show. www.bonitaspringscon-certband.com.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?SUNDAY, NOV 5

Terry Clemens, 1-4pm; Ronn Daniels 5-8pm, Shark Bar

Frank Thompson, 1-5pm; Ya-Ya, 6-10pm, PierSide

Smokin’ Bill 12-4pm; High Tide 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Pearl 2-5pm; GatorMoon 6-9pm, Yucatan

Greg Watts 1-4pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Jammin’ G’s 1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

Small Town 2-5pm. Outrigger

Keith Clanton 4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf Shore Grill

Meagan Rose 4-7pm, Dixie Fish

Tommy Van Owen 6-9pm, Beached Whale

Dave Collaton 6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out Cont’d pg.12

CONT’D FROM PG.7FRIDAY, NOV 3



#12 on Beach Map. pg.22

Amazing Talent & Creativity8th Annual Paint The Beach Art Festival, Story on pg 8

Photos Sarah List


James Wilder 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Lee Hagan 6-10pm, SOB’s

Colton James 7-10pm, Pickle N Pub

DJ TK 8pm-2am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Troublemakers 8pm-12am, Cottage

Monday, November 6


AEROBICS CLASS9am, Bay Oaks. See Nov 1.


MAHJONG10:30-1:45pm, Bay Oaks. See Nov 3.


SENIOR BRIDGE12:30-3:30pm, Silver Hall Chapel by the Sea. See Nov 2.

MODEL TRAIN TOURS1:30-3:30pm, Shell Point. See Nov 1.

CARIBBEAN CRUISE IN CAR SHOW5-8pm, Parrot Key Caribbean Grill. Hot rods, custom trucks and classic cars. Live music, food and drink specials along with a number of door prizes. Free and open to the public. Car owners are asked to arrive early for park-ing and registration. Show takes place the 1st & 3rd MO of the month through April. 239-463-3257.

ZUMBA CLASS6:30pm, Bay Oaks. Offered every FR at 9am and MO at 6:30pm. 239-765-4222.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?MONDAY, NOV 6

Live Music 1-4pm, Bubba Love, 6-9pm, Shark Bar

Anthony Wayne, 1-5pm; Greg Watts, 6-10pm, PierSide


Steve Farst 4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf Shore Grill

Geo 5-8pm, Outrigger

Scotty Bryan 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Mike O’Neill 6-9pm, Yucatan

Sideshow Bob 6-9pm, Sun Deck at Lani Kai

Dave Collaton 6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

Smokin’ Bill 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Will Kaiser 6-10pm, SOB’s

3 Crooked Steps 8pm-12am, Cottage

Steve Farst Experience9pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Tuesday, November 7

PAINT THE BEACHWatch 60 artists paint local scenes throughout the town of Fort Myers Beach Nov 7-9. Come to the Sundowner on WE Nov 8 from 4-6pm and watch artists all paint the sunset at Junkanoo’s, then head to the Fort Myers Beach Art Association Gallery for a reception with the artists. Awards Reception in Festival Tent in Santini Plaza on Nov 10 from 5-8pm; Quick Draw on Nov 11 from 8am-12:30pm in Times Square; Art Show and sale in Festival Tent Nov 11 from 9am-6pm and Nov 12 from 10am-2pm. PaintTheBeach.com 230-463-3909.


GUIDED BEACH WALK9am. Newton Park, 4650 Es-tero Blvd. Explore the natural

treasures on Fort Myers Beach through a free, guided walk along the shore. Wear sunscreen, ap-propriate clothing, shoes and hats. Approx.1 hour, weather per-mitting. Offered every TU morn-ing. 239-765-0865

FMB FARM & ART MARKET8am-12pm, 645 Old San Carlos Blvd. This market in the parking lot next to Nervous Nellie’s will offer fresh produce, seafood, cut flowers, cheese, breads, honey, soaps, hand-crafts, art, smooth-ies, pastries and more. Limited parking available. [email protected]

PUMP 61 CLASS8am, Beach Baptist Church. See Nov 2.

BODY SCULPT9am, Bay Oaks Recreation Center. See Nov 2.

BOCCE BALL9am, Bay Oaks ball field. No reg-istration needed, just come put and learn how to play. 239-765-4222.

YOGA9am, Bay Oaks. See Nov 2.

BRIDGE9:30am, FMB Woman’s Club. See Nov 3.

ARCHEOLOGY OF THE MOUND HOUSE, CAN YOU DIG IT?10am, Mound House. Explore what archeologist uncovered about the Calusa Indians that lived on the Mound House’s 2,000-year-old shell mound. Handle reproduction Calusa In-dian tools and weapons. Learn some of the techniques and tools that archeologists use. Fun for all ages. Also offered Nov 25. 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org $5/members free.

SOCIAL SENIORS TRIP TO ARTIS/BAKER MUSEUM10am depart, Bay Oaks. Fee $15. Sign up at Bay Oaks or by calling 239-765-4222

ESTUARY KAYAK TOUR 10am-1pm. Bonita Beach. See Nov 4.

DOMINOES/CARDS10:30am-1:45pm, Bay Oaks. See Nov 2.


BEACH YOGA11am, Pink Shell Resort. Open

to guest and non-guests. Bring towel/mat, water, sunglasses & sunscreen. $10. Weather permit-ting. Offered each TU morning at 11am and TH afternoon at 5pm or sunset. $10. 203-305-1663


INTERNET SAFETY1:30pm, Beach Library. Safe-guarding your computer against the viruses and malware is only part of Internet safety. Join Peggy Lince of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to learn what not to post, what is safe to look at and how in-teracting with your Internet com-munity could impact your person-al safety and assets.

CALUSA INDIAN SHELL MOUND TOUR2pm, Mound House. See Nov 1.

NEWTON PARK YOGA5:30pm. Newton Park. Enjoy a panoramic Gulf view along with this drop-in yoga class that wel-comes all levels. Bring yoga mat and straps if possible. Instructor Susan Carter. $10/class. 765-0865

YOGA FLOW 7pm, Bay Oaks Rec Center. Of-fered every TU. 239-765-4222

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?TUESDAY, NOV 7

Barbara Rae 1-4pm, Mary Winner, 5-8pm, Shark Bar

Bill Zink, 1-5pm; Jeffrey Whidby, 6-10pm, PierSide


Mark Kobie 4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf Grill

Meagan Rose 5-8pm, Outrigger

Sailor Larry 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Peter Kolter/Bobby Blakey6-9pm, Yucatan


Rich Lancaster 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Frank Thompson 6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

Anthony Wayne 6-10pm. SOB’s

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November 2017 SAND LIFE page 13Colton James 7-10pm, Pickle n Pub

Bad Banditos 8pm-12am, Cottage

Remedy 9pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai


FILM DAYBeach Library. A celebration of in-dependent films and filmmaking. The day will feature a morning and afternoons showing of a film with the opportunity for discus-sion of the films’ techniques and message afterwards. 10:30am showing: “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.” 1:30pm showing: “De-partures.” Pre-register at least one day in advance. 239-765-8162.

PAINT THE BEACHFort Myers Beach. See Nov 7.


YOGA8:30am. Newton Park. See Nov 1.



FISHING FLEET TOUR9am -Noon. Ostego Bay Founda-tion. See Nov 1.

FOOD, FORTUNES, MEDICINES & POISONS10am, Mound House. Plants have the potential to feed, cure and sometimes cause harm. Come along on an engaging tour of the gardens at Mound House and explore over 100 plants and trees from Florida and around the globe that have influenced human history. Learn how one of the most poisonous plants be-came a food source for Native Americans. $5, MH members free. 451 Connecticut St, FMB, 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org

KAYAK TOUR10am-1pm, North Naples. See Nov 1.


STORY HOUR10:30am, Beach Library. See Nov 1.

PICKLEBALL10:30am-1:30pm, Bay Oaks. Of-fered MO-FR. See Nov 1.

CALUSA INDIAN SHELL MOUND TOUR11am & 2pm, Mound House. See Nov 1.

SHOREBIRD LECTURE11am-1pm, Lovers Key State Park Ranger Conference Room. Friends of Lovers Key (FOLKS) presents Adam DiNuovo, Shore-bird Monitoring and Stewardship Monitoring Program Manager for Audubon Florida. He has worked on shorebird and seabird re-search projects for the past 17 years. . Refreshments provided after the lecture. Open to FOLKS members and non-members. Free. www.friendsofloverskey.org.



SUNDOWNER4-6pm Junkanoo’s. Watch doz-ens of artists paint he sunset at the same time, then head over to the Art Gallery at Shell Mound and Donora, just down the street, for a reception with the artists. www.fortmyersbeachart.com


Marty Keane 1-4pm; Jory Lyle 5-8pm, Shark Bar



Steve McDougall 4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf Grill

Endre D 5-8pm, Outrigger

Pete Beard 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck


Obe Gonzalez 6-9pm, Beached Whale

Chris Kemp 6-9pm, Yucatan


Frank Thompson 6-10pm, SOB’s

Wendell Ray 6-10pm, Salty Crab



Sam DeArmond 7-10pm, Pickle N Pub

Steve Farst 8pm-12am, Cottage



PAINT THE BEACHFort Myers Beach. See Nov 7.








SUNSET KAYAK TOUR4-6pm, Mound House. Catch a beautiful sunset while explor-ing the tidal creeks and winding mangrove tunnels in the backwa-ters of Estero Bay. Unique tour offers rare opportunity to experi-ence the estuary’s abundant life in the quiet of twilight. Reserva-tions required. 239-765-0865,

$50; members $25, All paddling equipment provided. Also offered on Nov 30.

SUNSET BEACH YOGA5pm, Pink Shell Resort. See Nov 2.


THOMAS PANDOLFI CONCERT7pm, Shell Point. American pia-nist Thomas Pandolfi is an excit-ing virtuoso whose performances include Tchaikovsky, Rachmanin-ov and Liszt. $26 239-454-2067.





DJ TK 1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar


Two Hands 5-8pm. Outrigger


Bobby Blakey 5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish

Wendell Ray 6-9pm, Yucatan

Steve McDougall 6-9pm,Beached Whale



Kelly Neff 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Rashimba 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s



Torched 8pm-12am, Castaways

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Soulixer9pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

New Vinyls9pm-1am, Cottage

Friday, November 10





SEA TURTLE TALK10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a park ranger to learn about the fascinating life of the marine turtles that visit Lovers Key each summer. Learn about their nest-ing behavior and how you can help protect them. Reservations required. Free with paid park en-try. 239-463-4588.

SOCIAL SENIORS TRIP TO NAPLES DOG TRACK 10:30am. Leave from Bay Oaks for some fun at the dog track. Fee $12. Register at Bay Oaks or by calling 239-765-4222.

PICKLEBALL10:30am-1:30pm, Bay Oaks. Of-fered MO-FR. See Nov 1.


WRITING GROUP1:30-3pm, Beach Library. Corrine Thwing is available to help be-ginning as well as experienced writers perfect and extend their writing techniques by providing encouragement, guidance and practical tips.


PAINT THE BEACH5-8pm, Santini Plaza. Awards

Reception in Festival Tent in Santini Plaza; Art Show and sale in Festival Tent Nov 11 from 9am-6pm and Nov 12 from 10am-2pm. PaintTheBeach.com 230-463-3909.



Anthony Wayne 12-4pm; Bernie Hyland 4:30-8:30pm, Salty Crab

Dave Collaton, 1-4pm; Lemongrass, 5-8pm, Donnie Jett, 9pm-12am, Shark Bar



DJ G-Ride1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar


Allen Small5-8pm. Outrigger

Mark Wesley5:30-9:30pm, Dixie Fish

Jory Lyle6-9pm, Beached Whale


Tyler Kluesner6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Anthony Wayne6-10pm. SOB’s

Old School Charlie6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Double Dare7-9pm, Parrot Key

Rick & Tom7-10pm, Pickle N Pub

Electric Lipstick8pm-12am, Castaways

High Voltage9:30pm-1:30am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Steve Farst Trio9pm-1am, Cottage

Saturday, November 11Veterans Day

BEACH YOGA8:30-9:30am, on the beach in front of Edison Beach House, north of Pier. See Nov 4.

PAINT THE BEACH9am-6pm, Santini Plaza. Art Show and sale in Festival Tent Nov 11 from 9am-6pm and Nov 12 from 10am-2pm. PaintThe-Beach.com 230-463-3909.



CALUSA INDIAN SHELL MOUND TOUR11am, Mound House. See Nov 1.

COMMUNITY SPAGHETTI DINNER5-7pm, Chapel by the Sea Pres-byterian Church. Chapel re-sumes its Spaghetti Dinners on the 2nd Saturday of each month. All are invited. Menu: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Spicy Sausage and Peppers & Onions, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert, coffee & cold drinks. Tickets $10/adult; $5 kids 10 and under; $5 Public Safety personnel in uniform or with ID.

WINE ON THE WATERFRONT5-8pm, Matanzas on the Bay. Fundraiser for Operation Open Arms, whose mission is the care and treatment of military with PTSD. Inaugural event fea-tures premier wine tastings from around the world, fresh seafood and other culinary delights and live music by Sheena Brook. Tickets !00/person. 239-463-3838. SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Free live music concert, food & fun with Hester Prynn.


John Housley, 12-3pm; Just the Two of Us 5-8pm, Shark Bar

AwesomeSauce. 1-5pm; Aaron Seyfferth 6-9pm, Salty Crab




Jammin’ G’s1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar


Chris Casdia4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf Shore Grill

Mary Winner5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Anthony Wayne5:30-9:30pm, Dixie Fish

Jimi Dred6-9pm, Beached Whale

Dave Collaton6-10pm. SOB’s

Just Jeff6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Frank Torino7-10pm, Parrot Key

Karaoke w/Brenda7-10pm, Pickle N Pub

Wildfire8pm-12am, Castaways

Troublemakers9pm-1am, Cottage

Steve Farst9:30pm-1:30am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Sunday, November 12

PANCAKE BREAKFAST8-11am, Bayside Estates. Bay-side Estates Men’s Club hosts its monthly breakfast every 2nd Sunday in the Bayside Recre-ation Hall. Open to all. Enjoy scrambled eggs, sausages, cof-fee, orange juice and all you can eat pancakes for $5. Order an omelet for $1 more.

PAINT THE BEACH9am-2pm, Santini Plaza. Art Show and sale in Festival Tent. PaintTheBeach.com 230-463-3909.

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1131 1st St., Ft. Myers Beach • www.nervousnellies.net • GPS Coordinates: 26”27’23.41” N •81”57’15.18” WOver the bridge to Fort Myers Beach take first right and right again. Head straight to Nervous Nellie’s!

Take a break &come see us!

Cool drinks & hot food!Inside and outside seating!

We’re Open! Back & better than ever!

American Sand Sculpting Championship ReturnsSee story on page 5

Photos Sarah List


Those who know him well describe “Tequila Tom” Gentile as a great guy, and if the percentage of belly laughs per words out of his mouth ratio is any indication, he feels the same way about his fans, music and career, in the most happy and light-hearted way possible! “I grew up in a music household,” he says with the first of many good-natured guffaws! “There was always somebody playing music or music being played, and my old man was one of those good ol’-fashion Rock-and-Roll Gods from back in the 1960s. As a boy, all that influence was too much to pass up!” Tequila Tom spent his formative years in New Jersey, but has now been a Southwest Floridian for the past 13 years. When asked what led to the relocation, he says “I am still trying to figure that one out! I simply came down to spend the winter here, and I just forgot to go home. I have been so happy here ever since then.” Shortly after his arrival in The Sunshine State, Tequila Tom booked a gig at The Deck Bar in Cape Coral and he remains in-house to this day. “I am there each Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m., and it is more than a job or fun, but an actual religious experience! I have been there for so long that I call it a ‘residency,’ and they call me ‘The Reverend!’ We rechristen the place ‘The Blessed Mother of Perpetual Fermen-tation’ and I even have my own choir – ‘The Lost Souls Tavernacle Choir,’ with the ‘v’ in there very much on purpose!” To enjoy Tequila Tom on Fort Myers Beach, he is at The Dixie Fish Company every other Thursday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Catch him there on November 2, 16 & 30 from 5:30-8:30pm. Tom explained that entertaining right now is primarily a side job, as “I own a farm these days, complete with goats and chickens and animals all over the place, so I guess that makes me the farmin’, guitar-playin’ Tequila Tom! Music allows me to keep the faith, so to speak. I perform wedding ceremonies as well, including the vows, as I guess some people just haven’t learned yet – I have been married twice, so I know better!”

When reflecting upon his musical genre and most requested songs, “I play stuff like The Eagles and The Beatles and anything that is acoustically popular from the 1970s and 80s, as well as originals that people receive pretty well. If we are at The Deck Bar, half of my requests would be titles we can’t print in a family publication! Other-wise, it is the forever-safe ‘Margaritaville’ and ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ that are requisites for every guitar-playing musician in the entire world.” As for how he came up with his nickname, Tequila Tom howls with laugher then says simply, “Let’s just say the name speaks for itself!” To have Tequila Tom perform your music and vows, please see his Facebook page at Tequila-Tom.

Gary Mooney

Farmin’, Guitar-Playin’, Entertainin’ Man!Tequila Tom Terrific




John Housley, 12-3pm; Ronn Daniels 5-8pm; Taylor Stokes 10pm-12am, Shark Bar

Frank Thompson, 1-5pm; Bill Zink, 6-10pm, PierSide





Small Town2-5pm. Outrigger


Meagan Rose4-7pm, Dixie Fish

Sam DeArmond6-9pm, Beached Whale

Dave Collaton6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

Kolter & Grim6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Lee Hagan6-10pm, SOB’s

Colton James7-10pm, Pickle N Pub


DJ TK8pm-2am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Monday, November 13


MOUND KEY BOAT TOUR

8:30-11:45am, See Nov 3.








BIRDING & AUDUBON7pm, Beach Library. The Estero Island Historic Society will hold their regular membership meet-ing to which all are invited, and will feature the Audubon Society of Southwest Florida, highlighting local treasures and where to ob-serve the natural beauties.


Live Music 1-4pm, Bubba Love, 6-9pm, Shark Bar



Geo5-8pm, Outrigger

Scotty Bryan5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Mike O’Neill6-9pm, Yucatan

Sideshow Bob6-9pm, Sun Deck at Lani Kai

Smokin’ Bill6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s


Will Kaiser6-10pm, SOB’s

3 Crooked Steps8pm-12am, Cottage


Tuesday, November 14

FMB FARM & ART MARKET8am-12pm, 645 Old San Carlos Blvd. See Nov 7.



GUIDED BEACH WALK9am. Newton Park. See Nov 7.


BOCCE BALL9am, Bay Oaks ball field. See Nov 7.




THE GAME OF CHESS10:30am, Beach Library. Always wanted to learn how to play chess? Come to this session and Alice Mack will talk about the his-tory of chess and introduce you to the basics for playing this stra-tegic board game.



BEACH YOGA11am, Pink Shell Resort. See Nov 7.



DOG DAY2:15-3:15pm, Beach Library. Children have the chance to spend time reading to a dog, the lovely Zoe, a soft and fluffy poo-

dle. Reading without pressure. Pre-register 239-765-8162.

MOUND HOUSE LECTURE SERIES5:30pm, Mound House. Inaugu-ral Friends of the Mound House Lecture Series will be on the top-ic of Florida Friendly Gardening. Free admission.

YOGA5:30pm. Newton Park. See Nov. 7.

YOGA FLOW 7pm, Bay Oaks Rec Center. Offered every TU. 239-765-4222


Barbara Rae 1-4pm, John Housley, 5-8pm, Shark Bar



Bobby Blakely4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf Grill

Meagan Rose5-8pm, Outrigger

Sailor Larry5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck


Rich Lancaster6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Frank Thompson6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

Michael Antoine6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s


Colton James7-10pm, Pickle n Pub

Bad Banditos8pm-12am, Cottage

Remedy9pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai


CYCLE 61 FITNESS CLASSES8am Spin; 9:30am Senior Spin & Tone. Beach Cont’d pg.25

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Oysters are a well-known critter in these parts for delicious eating, and are among Florida’s top commercial seafood products in terms of dockside value. The most famous Florida oysters come from Apalachicola up in The Panhandle. However, Pine Island, our island neighbor to the north, has a good oyster fishery, and Estero Bay has native not-for-eating oysters. Why would you not eat an oyster, you ask? That is because any oyster that ends up on your dinner table comes from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Aquacul-ture-certified harvesting areas, to manage harvest areas for public health purposes. Florida Fish and Wildlife also man-ages how many oysters you can collect for harvest so that the area remains sustainable for oyster growth and reproduction. Along Florida’s Gulf Coast, oysters are still har-vested from small boats by fishermen using large, long-handled tongs to scoop them up from their beds in the shallow water, called hand-tonging. This is labor intensive work, but is much more sustainable than other methods that can damage oyster beds. Fresh-shucked oysters should have a mild salt smell; store them on ice or in the coldest part of the re-frigerator for up to five days from the date of purchase. Oysters start off life as microscop-ic larva that float along the water’s surface. As they grow larger they get heavier and sink

toward the bottom to settle on the shells of other oysters or hard substrate. Over time, the growth of generations of oysters in the same area forms massive reef structures. It is estimated that 5,895 oysters can live with-in a single square yard of an oyster reef. As successive generations settle and grow, reefs become highly complex, with many small gaps between shell clusters that provide hab-itats for different species of animals including bivalves, barnacles, mollusks, sponge spe-

cies, flatworms, polychaete worms, shrimp and numerous fish and rays. In Florida, shell or “cultch” planting is an important resource management tool for maintaining and enhancing productive oys-ter habitat. Shell planting is the placement of processed oyster shells on depleted oyster reefs and suitable bay bottom areas, where oyster larvae can attach and grow. The Flori-da Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has collected and planted more than 10 million bushels of shucked oyster shells, mitigating resource losses and contributing direct economic benefits to Florida’s oyster fisheries. Oyster reefs improve water quality because oysters are filter feeders that strain microalgae and suspended particulate or-ganic matter for food. Under ideal tempera-ture and salinity, a single oyster may filter as much as 15 liters of water-per-hour, up to 1,500 times its body volume. Spread over an entire reef, for an entire day, the amount of filtration is astounding, with oysters sucking up potential toxins and pollution as well. This allows scientists to monitor the environmental health of the reef and to test if the oysters are safe for human consumption.

Rae BurnsEnvironmental & Stormwater Technician

Town of Fort Myers Beach

Field Guide to Fort Myers BeachEastern Oyster

Eastern Oyster bed. Photo courtesy of reelFL.org.


Expires 11/30/17

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#22 ON THE MAP


TUCKAWAY BAGEL & WAFFLE CAFE’ 239-463-5398

A European style coffee shop located on beautiful Fort Myers Beach serving delicious bagel sandwiches, Belgian wafels, fruit smoothies, iced coffees and brewed and specialty coffees made with Lavazza espresso. Free WiFi, Pet friendly. Indoor/Outdoor seating Breakfast/Lunch Open Daily · 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

2301 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #19 TuckawayCoffeeFMB.com

THE BEACH THEATER 239-765-9000

Beach Theater is a family-owned Movie Theater showing only the best first-run movies in a clean, comfortable environment. Their extensive menu offers appetizers, salads, wraps, sandwiches and more, all made fresh to order. Wine and beer also available. Sit back and let the friendly wait staff serve you while you enjoy the movie! Check the schedule online.

6425 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #12 fmbtheater.com

FOR HELP WITH DIRECTIONS SEE beach map

BEACH DINING GUIDE

BAYFRONT BISTRO 239-463-3663A beautiful waterfront dining experience at Fort Myers Beach’s premier mid-island location within Snook Bight Yacht Club and Marina. Arrive by land or water, then sit back and enjoy the stunning back bay surroundings as you delight in the tastes of the Bayfront Bistro kitchen. Award winning menu and wine selection. Reservations accepted. Between Matanzas Pass Channel Marker 27 and 29. Open Daily 11:30am - 10pm/close 4761 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #22 BayFrontBistro.com

PINCHERS BEACH TIKI BAR 239-463-2909

Home of the 2 for 1 Happy Hour All Day Every Day this is a perfect choice for lunch, afternoon snacks or a sunset dinner. Offering tasty seafood creations, sandwiches, salads, ribs and pasta plus a full bar. Open for lunch and dinner.Call ahead seating available. Located behind the Wyndham Garden Hotel. Live music every weekend. Hours: 11am-10pm. 6890 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #4 PinchersUSA.com

PIERSIDE GRILL & BLOWFISH BAR 239-765-7800Located right next to the Public Pier in Time Square, this is the perfect spot to enjoy a Gulf-side meal, snack or cold drink. Featuring their almost famous beach bread, incredible seafood platter and award-winning ribs, this is a great place for the whole family with kid’s meals available. The Blowfish Bar offers a full liquor bar and award-winning frozen drinks. Live Music every afternoon & evening. Hours: 11am-11pm.

1000 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #5 PierSideGrill.com

PETE’S TIME OUT 239-463-5900This open-air favorite right in the heart of Times Square is one of the oldest family establishments in the area. Sit outside and watch the action or hang out at the covered bar. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring fresh grouper to prime rib to chili cheese fries. Or just enjoy a cold beverage from the full bar. Try their famous Mojitos.Live Music • Full Bar Open 7:00 am – 11:00 pm

Times Square, Downtown FMB MAP #8 PetesTimeOut.com

SKYE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & MORE 239-463-7707An island institution for over 20 years, Skye’s in Santini Plaza is a gathering place for good food and tasty drinks for both locals and visitors. Serving an American breakfast menu, with sandwiches, soups, salads, appetizers and Mexican entrees and desserts available for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour all day until 6pm. Hours: Breakfast 7am-2pm; Lunch 11am-2pm; Dinner from 2pm.

7205 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #11 SkyesFortMyers Beach.com

CASTAWAYS BAR & GRILL 239-463-4644

Great hospitality, fun and live music on the island! Open for lunch and dinner with extensive menu including soups, salads, seafood baskets, steaks, burgers and wings. Friendly environment that attracts both locals and visitors. Full bar. Live Music Thursday-Saturday. Hours: 11am-2am.

7205 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #7 facebook.com/CastawaysFMB

GULFSHORE GRILL 239-765-5440

The Cottage Beach Bar & Gulfshore Grill is a popular restaurant and bar destination that offers fantastic views of the Gulf of Mexico from every table! A local’s favorite for 40 years, we offer the best in Ft Myers night life and are one of the top Ft Myers Beach bars in the area. Enjoy the freshest seafood on Fort Myers Beach. If you’re looking to enjoy a non-seafood dish try our Certified Angus Beef, Ribs, Wings, or our extensive 60-item salad bar. Open 8am to 2am daily

1250 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #6 gulfshoregrill.com

ISLAND SAND PAPER / SAND LIFE MAG 239-463-4461

Our company offers a variety of Advertising Solutions that will help grow your business. Solutions that result from getting your message in front of our 2,000,000 annual readers. Between our Web options, weekly Island Sand Paper, and monthly SAND LIFE magazine, we can deliver results. If you don’t believe us, ask our advertisers. They are some of the most successful businesses in our community!

450 Old San Carlos Blvd, FMB FortMyersBeach.news


1. SAND PAPER/ SAND LIFE2. PRINT SHOP INK4. PINCHERS5. BEACH PIERSIDE6. GULFSHORE GRILL7. CASTAWAYS8. PETE’S TIME OUT11. SKYE’S RESTAURANT

12. BEACH THEATER14. GOOD TIME CHARTERS16. LIGHTHOUSE TIKI BAR19. TUCKAWAY CAFE20. MATANZAS ON THE BAY22. BAYFRONT BISTRO23. SNOOK BIGHT MARINA24. FMB SEA & SUN RENTALS

25. NERVOUS NELLIES26. KNOTTY BEAN COFFEE BAR27. SALTY DOG GALLERY28. SHARK BAR & GRILL29. CRAZY WOMAN KAYAKS30. SEA GYPSY BOUTIQUE

• BOWDITCH POINTOn the north end (left side) of the island

• SHRIMP DOCKS

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Baptist Church. See Nov 1.


GUIDED KAYAK ECO-TOURS8:30-11:30am, Mound House. Explore the winding mangrove creeks and hidden backwaters of Estero Bay as only a kayak-er can. Experience the natural beauty of the ancient realm of the Calusa in this tour guided by Dexter Norris, biologist, naturalist and Mound House Environmental Educator, as you paddle through Estero and Hell Peckney Bays. All paddling equipment provided. Weather permitting. $45/person, Members $15. Museum admis-sion included. Private group tours available. Reservations required. Also offered on Nov 22 & 29. 239-765-0865.



FISHING FLEET TOUR9am -Noon. Ostego Bay Foundation. See Nov 1.


KAYAK TOUR10am-1pm, North Naples. See Nov 1. STORY HOUR10:30am, Beach Library. See Nov 1.


MANATEES10:30am, Beach Library. Join Nancy Anderson, Florida Master Naturalist and Manatee Educa-tion Specialist as she talks about their lifestyles and habits and un-locks the mysteries and dispels the rumors surrounding these gentle giants.





Smokin’ Bill, 1-5; Ya-Ya, 6-10pm, PierSide

Marty Keane 1-4pm; Ronn Daniels 5-8pm, Shark Bar


Steve McDougall4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf Grill

Endre D5-8pm, Outrigger

Pete Beard5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck


Roger Young6-9pm, Beached Whale

Chris Kemp

6-9pm, YucatanWendell Ray6-10pm, Salty Crab


James Gragg6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

Shawn Russell6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Frank Thompson6-10pm, SOB’s

Sam DeArmond7-10pm, Pickle N Pub

Steve Farst8pm-12am, Cottage





CONVERSATION CAFÉ8:30am, Newton Beach Park. Join Dexter Norris, Environmen-tal Educator at Newton Beach Park, 4650 Estero Blvd, for a fun walking/lecture about Fort Myers Beach and the natural environ-ment. Breakfast provided. Reser-vations required. 239-765-0865 $15.person.






THE WORLD OF COINS1pm, Beach Library. Bob Scoles, American Numismatic Associa-tion Life Member will share the fascinating world of coins. In-cludes and opportunity to meet with him to explore collection treasures, additions and invest-ments.



SYMPHONY ORHESTRA CONCERT7:30pm, Shell Point. Fresh, inno-vative and unique, the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra per-forms Pictures at an Exhibition fused with jazz influences in a distinctive arrangement. Also on program: Peter Warlock’s Capriol Suite for strings and Aaron Cope-land’s Appalachian Spring Suite. $26 tickets. 239-454-2067


Laurie Starr Duo 1-4pm; TC & Troublemakers 5-8pm, Karaoke w/Brenda 9pm-12am, Shark Bar


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Some of us never out-grow our childhood. Chances are if you were one of the thousands of families who had a model train rolling underneath your Christ-mas tree, you have that sense of nostalgia that only such a dis-play can fulfil. If that is the case, the Gulf Coast Model Railroad at Shell Point Retirement Commu-nity is for you! “It started back in 1971, when retired minister and model train enthusiast Ted Rich-ards moved to Shell Point,” relat-ed volunteer docent Judy Owen. “He asked the administration for an on-site location where he could share his passion with oth-ers, and they said he could use a furniture storage room if he came up with an acceptable plan, so he and a few friends went to a restaurant to talk it over. When Ted looked at his placemat, there was a map of Florida and that in-spired our format.” Inspired he was and share he did! Today, the Gulf Coast Railroad model train vil-lage has roughly 750 feet of track for 16 trains, with over 100 switches, with hundreds of build-ings, mobile automobiles and trucks and tractors and moving people, as well as thousands of lights. Among the hundreds of attractions on the display are Walt Disney World, the Gator Bowl with a Goodyear Blimp fly-ing overhead, Kennedy Space Center with the shuttle Columbia, the Everglades, Sanibel Light-

house and of course Shell Point! Most of the model buildings have lights, so when docents darken the room, it looks like you are flying over Florida at night. Since opening, the Gulf Coast Railroad has welcomed over 34,000 visi-tors from all 50 states and at least 45 foreign nations. This display is 41 feet east-to-west, from Jacksonville to Pensacola, and 43 feet north-to-south, from Jacksonville to Key West. Shell Point in 1981 built a viewing ramp for children and ADA-access, with the display un-dergoing a substantial renovation in 1997. One train has a mounted camera that displays on a com-puter screen that makes you feel like you are a tiny passenger looking out the window at all the attractions! “We take group reser-vations, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities, clubs like Kiwanis and Rotary, and even do them on off-days if necessary,” said volunteer Mike Gadaleta. “I most enjoy the peo-ple with children, as kids always have a heck of a good time!” The Train Room is at The Island at Shell Point, in the tunnel underneath the Resident Activity Center, and is open to the public Mondays, Wednes-days and Fridays from October through April from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. When you arrive at the gate-house, say you are there to see the model trains and they will provide directions. Admission is free, though there is a donation

box, with an exhibit DVD for $10. Shell Point Retirement Commu-nity is at 15100 Shell Point Bou-levard, off Summerlin Road, two miles from the Sanibel Cause-way. To arrange for a group tour, call 239-454-2290; for more infor-

mation see www.shellpoint.org/trainroom.

Gary Mooney

Photos courtesy of Shell Point Retirement Community.

Around The Bend!Shell Point Hosts Fantastic Model Trains




DJ TK1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar


Two Hands5-8pm. Outrigger


Tequila Tom5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish

Wendell Ray6-9pm, Yucatan


Kelly Neff6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai




Rashimba6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s


Torched8pm-12am, Castaways



Friday, November 17

CYCLE 61FITNESS CLASSES8am Spin; 9:30am Senior Spin & Tone. Beach Baptist Church. See Nov 1.



WATER AEROBICS10-11am, Beach Pool. See Nov 1.BEGINNING BIRDING10am, Lovers Key State Park. Explore some of the prime bird-ing areas of the park with a Park Ranger and learn how to identify the birds you see. You’ll also get tips on other places in the park where you might find some great birding. Feel free to bring your own binoculars or camera. There will be a limited number of binoc-ulars available. Reservations re-quired. Free with paid park entry. 239-463-4588.






Anthony Wayne 12-4pm; Bernie Hyland 4:30-8:30pm,Salty Crab

Dave Collaton, 1-4pm; Lemongrass, 5-8pm, Roger & Shadow Casters 10pm-12am, Shark Bar






Jay DiBella5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai



Tyler Kluesner

6-9pm, Beached WhaleAnthony Wayne6-10pm. SOB’s

Old School Charlie6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Rick & Tom7-10pm, Pickle N Pub

MFYF7-10pm, Parrot Key

Wildfire8pm-12am, Castaways



FAMILY FUN KAYAK TOUR8:30am, Mound House. This kay-ak tour is geared to those age 6 and up, with easy paddling and instructions. Enjoy the back bay from a front row seat on the wa-ter. Reservations required. 239-765-0865. Also offered Nov 25.


GIANT BOOK SALE9am-12:30pm, Beach Library. The Friends of the Library will host a book sale in the library’s parking garage. Minimal prices and a large variety to choose from.





SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Free live music concert, food & fun with Riverside.


Brian Markley, 12-3pm; Deb & Dynamics 5-8pm; Buckingham Blues Band, 10pm-1am, Shark Bar



AwesomeSauce, 1-5pm:Aaron Seyfferth 6-9pm, Salty Crab


Nitwit Ball Noon-?, Castaways





Jay DiBella5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai


Tommy Van Owen6-9pm, Beached Whale




Hester Prynn 9:30pm-1:30am,Club Ohana, Lani Kai


Sunday, November 19


GALLERY TALK & RECEPTION1pm, Fort Myers Beach Art As-sociation Gallery. Gallery Talk for “Waterlines & Oil Spots” 1-2pm; Reception and Awards 2:15-3:30pm

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?SUNDAY.NOV 19

Frank Thompson, 1-5pm; Bill Zink, 6-10pm,

CONT’D FROM PG.25THURSDAY, NOV 16

November 2017 SAND LIFE page 29PierSideHabitat for Harmony, 1-4pm; Marty Stokes Band 6-9pm; Taylor Stokes 10pm-12am, Shark Bar





Small Town2-5pm. Outrigger


Meagan Rose4-7pm, Dixie Fish

Jeff Whidby6-9pm, Beached Whale


Lee Hagan6-10pm, SOB’sJames Wilder

6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani KaiColton James7-10pm, Pickle N Pub



Monday, November 20








CARIBBEAN CRUISE IN CAR SHOW5-8pm, Parrot Key Caribbean Grill. See Nov 6.






Geo5-8pm, Outrigger

Scotty Bryan

5-9pm, Petey’s Upper DeckSideshow Bob6-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai




Collaboration Band7-10pm, Shark Bar





EXERCISE CLASS8am, Bay Oaks. Led by Barb. 239-765-4222 for Cont’d pg.31


November 2017 SAND LIFE page 31CONT’D FROM PG.29

TUESDAY, NOV 21

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details.




GUIDED BEACH WALK9am. Newton Park. See Nov 7



FISHING CLINIC

10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join Park Naturalists to learn a variety of tackle and fresh bait rigs, find out the best places to drop a line and learn about the rules and regulations that pertain to game fishing in SWFL. Reser-vations required. Free with paid park entry. 239-463-4588.


CALUSA INDIAN ART & CULTURE10am, Mound House. The Calu-sa Indians created beautiful works of art in paintings and carv-ings with images that reflected their spiritual and natural world. Try your hand at creating a work of art using Calusa based themes and learn about the importance of these objects in their culture. $5, members free. 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org

FACEBOOK & TWITTER

10:30am, Beach Library Com-munity Room A. What is tweet-ing and how do I share photos? These and other issues regarding social media will be discussed. Pre-register 239-765-8162.


BOOK DISCUSSION10:30am, Beach Library Com-munity Room B. Discussion of “Fates and Furies” by Lauren Groff. Newcomers welcome.






YOGA FLOW 7pm, Bay Oaks Rec Center. Offered every TU. 239-765-4222


Barbara Rae 1-4pm, Bubba Love, 6-9pm, Shark Bar



Mark Kobie4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf Grill

Meagan Rose5-8pm, Outrigger

Sailor Larry5-9pm, Petey’s Upper DeckChris Casdia5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish








Remedy9 p m - 1 a m ,


Club Ohana, Lani Kai




GUIDED KAYAK ECO-TOURS8:30-11:30am, Mound House.See Nov 15.




CALUSA INDIAN POTTERY10am, Mound House. Explore the ceramics of SWFL and the Calusa Indians with this hands on program. Participants will make and decorate their won piece of clay pottery while learning meth-ods and materials the Calusa and other indigenous people used to make their ceramics. Sneak a peek at artifacts not currently on public display and learn how archeologists study pottery to un-derstand cultures of the past.


KAYAK TOUR10am-1pm, North Naples. See Nov 1.




SOCIAL SENIORS THANKSGIVING11:30am, Bay Oaks. Held at Bay Oaks, join other Island seniors and celebrate Thanksgiving. Sign up at Bay Oaks and bring a side dish. Fee: donations greatly ap-preciated. 239-765-4222.





Marty Keane 1-4pm; Just the Two of Us 5-8pm, Shark Bar


Chris Casdia4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf Grill




Chris Kemp6-9pm, Yucatan

Obe Gonzalez6-9pm, Beached Whale


Wendell Ray6-10pm, Salty Crab






Sideshow Bob’s Electric Circus10pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Thanksgiving


WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?








Bobby Blakey5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish











Friday, November 24


ZUMBA 9am, Bay Oaks. Offered every

FR at 9am and MO at 6:30pm. 239-765-4222.




WRITING WORKSHOP1:30pm, Beach Library. Discus-sion open to all beginners as well as experienced, to enjoy the pro-cess of writing and exercises for all genres and levels. Facilitated by Corinne Thwing.




Anthony Wayne 12-4pm; Bernie Hyland 4:30-8:30pm,Salty Crab

Dave Collaton, 1-4pm; Donnie Jett, 9pm-12am, Shark Bar








Jory Lyle6-9pm, Beached Whale

Tyler Kluesner6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai


Old School Charlie

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November 2017 SAND LIFE page 336-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Rick & Tom7-10pm, Pickle N PubElectric Lipstick8pm-12am, Castaways

Whatever’s Clever9:30pm-1:30am,Club Ohana, Lani Kai




FAMILY FUN KAYAK TOUR8:30am, Mound House. See Nov 18.


ESTUARY KAYAK TOUR 10am-1pm. Bonita Beach. See Nov 4. ARCHEOLOGY OF THE MOUND HOUSE, CAN YOU DIG IT?10am, Mound House. See Nov 7.

MOUND HOUSE TOUR11am, Mound House. See Nov 1.


SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Free live music concert, food & fun with Relentless Fire.


John Housley, 12-3pm; Whatever’s Clever, 9pm-12am, Shark Bar

AwesomeSauce, 1-5pm; Aaron Seyfferth 6-9pm, Salty Crab











Just Jeff6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai



Wayward Souls8pm-12am, Castaways

Clanton Gang9:30pm-1:30am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai


Sunday, November 26



John Housley, 12-3pm; Taylor Stokes 10pm-12am, Shark Bar

Frank Thompson, 1-5pm; Bill Zink, 6-10pm, PierSide





Small Town

2-5pm. Outrigger

Meagan Rose4-7pm, Dixie FishKeith Clanton 4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf Shore Grill

Bobby Blakey6-9pm, Beached Whale


Lee Hagan6-10pm, SOB’s

Kolter & Grim6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Colton James7-10pm, Pickle N Pub



Monday, November 27




WINDOWS 1010:30am, Beach Library. Live demo of Windows 10 with discus-sion on how to take advantage of its new features. And what about apps? Pre-register 239-765-8162






WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?

MONDAY, NOV 27

Anthony Wayne, 1-5pm; Greg Watts, 6-10pm, PierSideDJ G-Ride1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar


Geo5-8pm, Outrigger

Scotty Bryan5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Mike O’Neill6-9pm, Yucatan

Sideshow Bob6-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai




Collaboration Band7-10pm, Shark Bar








GUIDED BEACH WALK9am. Newton Park. See Nov 7.




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MASKS10am, Mound House. Explore the masks of the Calusa Indians! Create your own uniquemasks and try on several Calusa masks that were discovered by archeol-ogists. This program suitable for families and visitors of all ages. $5, MH members free. 451 Con-necticut St, FMB, 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org


CYBER SECURITY10:30am, Beach Library. Join Electronics Librarian Don to learn how to protect yourself from com-promising your computer and identity. Pre-register 239-765-8162






MEMORY IMPROVEMENT10:30am, Beach Library. Join Reference Librarian, Cletus, for some helpful tips on how to re-member things that you frequent-ly forget. Pre-register. 239-765-8162.


YOGA FLOW 7pm, Bay Oaks Rec Center. Of-fered every TU. 239-765-4222


Barbara Rae 1-4pm, Just the Two of Us, 5-8pm, Shark Bar


DJ G-Ride

1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

Bobby Blakely4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf GrillMeagan Rose5-8pm, Outrigger

Sailor Larry5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck








Remedy9pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai




GUIDED KAYAK ECO-TOURS8:30-11:30am, Mound House. See Nov 15.




CALUSA TOOLS 10am, Mound House. See Nov 4.


KAYAK TOUR

10am-1pm, North Naples. See Nov 1.


SUNSHINE, BEACHES & NO TAXES10:30am, Beach Library. Lisa Williams, Senior Wealth Plan-ning Strategist with Wells Fargo will discuss establishing a Florida domicile.


SOCIAL SENIORS TRIP TO SEE “A CHRISTMAS STORY”11am Bay Oaks departure.for the Broadway Palms presentation of “A Christmas Story.” This is the November Lunch Bunch” outing. 239-765-4222.






Marty Keane 1-4pm; Ronn Daniels 5-8pm, Shark Bar


Steve McDougall4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulf Grill




Chris Kemp6-9pm, Yucatan

Roger Young6-9pm, Beached Whale

Wendell Ray6-10pm, Salty Crab













BEACH WALK & ESTUARY TOUR10am, Lovers Key State Park. Take a leisurely one-mile walk over the estuary and along the beach with a Park Naturalist to discover what kind of natural treasures wash up on the shores of the park. Learn about sea-shells, crustaceans, starfish and other creatures in our waters. Come prepared to get wet. Res-ervations required. Free with paid park entry. 239-463-4588.


PICKLEBALL 10:30am-1:30pm, Bay Oaks. Offered MO-FR. See Nov 1.

NATURE OF TIME 10:30am, Beach Library. Cosmology In-structor with the FGCU Renais-sance Academy will discuss the philosophical, scientific and theo-logical explanation of time.


CONT’D FROM PG.33TUESDAY, NOV 28


SUNSET KAYAK TOUR4-6pm, Mound House. See Nov 9.










Mary Winner

5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Tequila Tom5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish


Steve McDougall6-9pm, Beached Whale











Markle Sparkle’s

HOROSCOPESResearch asst: Java Jo

GENERAL COMMENTS:As the late-great Frank Zappa once said, “Call any vegetable and the chances are good that a vegetable will respond to you.” November - a time of late harvest and Thanksgiving and, of course, vegetables as they affect our chakra system. Chakras are energy centers, openings for life energy to flow into and out of our aura. They vitalize our phys-ical bodies, and bring about the development of our self-conscious-ness. Big area of study - very scientific. Heady stuff. Nevertheless, vegetables only affect 2 chakras: the Root Chakra (located in the base of the spine; purpose involving kinesthetic feelings and movement), and the Heart Chakra (located in the center of the chest; purpose in-volving emotion empowerment). See? Simple, yet scientific. So, with some red wine to fortify my Brow Chakra (thus awakening my third eye) we examine our horoscopes for the month. SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 21)Vegetable: Beet (root chakra)Beets are a strange totem. Never a foundation root, a beet still has it’s own resonance. Solid, yet indecisive. For you Scorpios out there - I hear you groaning - this doesn’t mean anything to you. No way! And yet, what does it mean? And ... that’s where the indecisiveness comes in. At least you can decide it’s not that. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21)Vegetable: Spinach (heart chakra)Spinach - the other salad. That makes you the alternate this month. Being ‘The Thing’ is not all it’s cracked up to be. Being ‘The Alternative’ means you’re not ‘The Thing’ and that’s a good thing when you think about it. You’re the relief; the ‘plop-plop-fizz-fizz’. Great time to just be yourself, and reap the benefits.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19)Vegetable: Onion (root chakra)A sliced onion can taste so good it’ll bring tears to your eyes. As a root chakra vegetable I guess this means a lot of beautiful sadness this month. If you’ve got plans to see some tear-jerker movie, I’d stay away from the onions for 36 hours before - save you some embarrassment in the crowded theater. Unless, of course, you’re a Renaissance Man and like to ‘experience’ your emotions. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18)Vegetable: Kale (heart chakra)Once a mere supporting vegetable, the mighty kale has stepped up as a powerhouse nutrient. I mean, it always was, but for some reason the spotlights have moved and the lights shine on kale again. Same story across the full spectrum for all Aquarians - just at different times of the month. You’ll know when it happens. And when it does, don’t forget to say, “Ahhhh, scientific!” PISCES (February 19 - March 20)Vegetable: Potato (root chakra)If you’ve got Irish blood in you, you’re all set here. And (who are we kidding?) when it comes to celebrating with some meads, ales and/or ciders, we’re all just a little bit Irish. The Irish know the quickest way to the Root Chakra is through the potato. Some, more eager than oth-ers, think liquid form is best, with some yeast thrown in to help speed the way. Lots of reasons to give thanks this month! Just remember, it’s a heck of a lot more fun when somebody else (sober) does the driving. ARIES (March 21 - April 19)Vegetable: Celery (heart chakra)Whereas limp celery is a joke, fresh celery is snappish and crisp. Sure, the stringy things are like built-in dental floss, but it comes with the territory. Just like you Aries do. As celery is an emotional stabilizer of the Heart Chakra, everything will seem black or white this month with celery in your diet. Use it sparingly, and be sure it’s fresh, even non-GMO, organic or wild harvested - pure as the driven snow (whatever

that is). Standing tall or slouching, it’s all in the celery. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)Vegetable: Parsnip (root chakra)Did you know that parsnips can stimulate growth in children? Huh! … Yeah, I didn’t either. But let’s just say there’s somebody smarter than us out there ... maybe there’s something in this. Parsnips are like carrots. Everybody likes carrots, right? And since carrots are of the Root Chakra, like parsnips, they can all be mashed with potatoes (see Pisces above), and everything should just end up being a whole lot of fun - and that’s something to give thanks for. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)Vegetable: Cabbage (heart chakra)The Russian endearment ‘Krushka’ means ‘my little cabbage.’ Consid-ering how cold it gets in the late fall in many parts of Russia we can easily understand how this sign came to be so closely aligned with the epic cabbage. Like cabbage soup, you can be bland or spicy this month. All depends on who you associate with, who you mix it up with. Could definitely be an exciting month for you! If not, well… just check out who’s in the soup with you. Maybe you need to jazz it up a bit. CANCER (June 22 - July 22)Vegetable: Radish (root chakra)The potential will always be there to jump from a radish to horserad-ish. And when it comes to the Root Chakra you’ll want to be careful with that. Think about where the Root Chakra’s seated. Same place you’re seated. Know what I mean? I’m only kidding - sometimes ev-erybody needs that zippidy-doo-dah. And yes - even ‘all the live-long day.’ Dial down the radish as needed to stay within the Chakra code of ordinances. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22)Vegetable: Broccoli (heart chakra)Everybody knows that broccoli is good for you. Its job is to be good for everyone. Leo’s biggest concern is always the welfare of others, and you’re pretty sure you know what’s best for everyone. After all, this is the Heart Chakra, which means love and compassion reign supreme. Eat your broccoli! It’s good for you! VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept 22)Vegetable: Garlic (root chakra)My fifth grade French teacher, who always stood over my desk and, let me add, she was only 4’11”... but I digress. Garlic is an essential Root Chakra vegetable. Its strength and fortitude, its ability to make the strongest man wither in a face-off, make it an important vegetable this month. And it can even ward off vampires, which, at around 2 a.m. closing time, can be a good thing. Refrain from wearing it around your neck - that look isn’t coming out until 2020. LIBRA (Sept 23 - Oct 23)Vegetable: Squash (heart chakra)There are so many things you can do with squash, it’s almost over-whelming. And yet, looking at a squash - who could even think that? Always unassuming, and yet, always right in the middle of everything. Just like pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, patiently waiting for that dollop of whipped cream, Libra saves the best things for last. Just don’t get stuck on the roadside with all the other pumpkins.

DISCLAIMER: No, no…really, I swear, these are not real, hon-est-to-goodness horoscopes. I just make this stuff up out of thin air. The finest quality thin air, I admit, but it’s thin air all the same. Of course air can only be defined by something else setting it’s boundaries, so I’ll admit there may be something out there I’m channeling. Of course at my age it’s probably a UHF channel on an old black and white TV set, but most of you won’t know what that is, so I’m safe.



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