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Golf courses improve water quality Rewarding Work By JIM LINETTE

j I i nette@breezenewspapers. com Sanibel Natural Resources director

James Evans told City Council Tuesday that Sanibel's golf courses have made tremendous improvements in the past year toward complying with the city's Golf Course ^utrisuLJ?141 Lake Management program.

"Two of the three courses now score high enough to be considered in full com-pliance," said Evans. "All three have made progress in implementing the city's recom-mendations. Although more work can still be done to reduce nutrient loading to the

lakes the Sanctuary and the Dunes are meeting the intent of the best management practices checklist."

While Beachvicw Golf Club also made progress its report card score remains in the non-compliance range.

The city adopted its nutrient and lake management practices for golf courses in October 2008 and initiated the annual report card anary'SiS-iaialv 2011.

The courses voluntarily have worked with the city natural resources staff on implementing 13 practices through training

See GOLF COURSES, page 23

Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane presents Tara Willette with the Employee of the 3rd Quarter award at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Willette, a full time administrative secre-tary, was recognized for her work in dealing with

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Popular Rosie's to reopen in Hungry Heron space

By JIM UNETTE jlinette@breezenewspapers.com

Rosie's by any other name smells just as sweet for the many dedicated patrons anxious to pick up where they left off a year ago.

Rosie's Deli & Market on the east end of Sanibel Island closed abruptly at the end of April 2011, leaving cus-tomers hitting the social media sites trying to find out what happened.

Their quest to become reac quainted with each other . v . and their favorite » menu items is com-ing to an end.

See ROSIE'S, -page 25 /

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Early voting in Lee closes Saturday By CHUCK BAL1ARO news@breezenewspapers.com

It's primary time. Those who can't wait to cast their ballots in the numerous races in their district have a couple of days left — until Saturday — before the Aug. 14 pri-mary date.

Just because you're unaffiliated, doesn't mean you're out of the loop. There are races for board of education and judicial races in which you can take pan.

What started as a voluntary thing in 2002 was such a hit it| became a state man-date two years later. Today, early voting has become about as popular as showing) up at the polls on Election Day.

According to Sharon . Harrington, Lee County supervisor of elections, mail-in ballots and early voting accounted for two-thirds of all ballots in 2008.

"The trend is building as more leant about it," Harrington said. "We live in a 'me' society. Everyone wants things set on their schedule and their choice."

Early voting began Aug. 4 and ends

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Aug. 11. Offices are open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..

One of the many advantages of early voting is, unlike on Election Day, any voter can vote at any office, not just at the closest one or the one in your precinct.

"You just bring your photo ID and they'll tell you your precinct and an on-demand printer will print it," said Joann Beaumont, administrative assistant to Harrington.

Harrington said the idea started in 2004 in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley, which happened three weeks before the pri-maries and turned election centers in Charlotte County into rubble.

"It started a system where you could go wherever a tent was to vote," Harrington said. "Over the years we refined it to where there's a bar code on the certificate that you scan."

Republican and Democratic primaries can only be voted on by those in their respective parties unless specifically open

" See EARLY VOTING, page 23

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Summer vacation is coming to an end and students are returning to the classroom. This means Lee County road-ways will see an increase in pedestrian and automobile traf-fic, including those bright yellow school buses carrying its precious cargo.

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Children & Education Foundation, founders of Naples Winter Wine Festival, and Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida delivered 12,000 pounds of food to underprivileged and at-risk children and their families at Golden Gate Elementary on July 26.

The food delivery brought the grand total to 1.5 million pounds of food distributed since NCEF's Lunch Boxes of Love program began in February 2011. Nearly 1,400 people picked up healthy foods including fresh fruits and veg-etables, meat, cereal and canned goods.

"While NCEF's Lunch Boxes of Love mobile food pantry was making its latest delivery, the annual Kids Count report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation was

•released. Its latest data shows there were 12,397 impover-ished children in the county in 2009, which is a 2 percent

increase," said Karen Scott, NCEF trustee and grant chair. "We know the increase is even greater today given the tough economic times, and it is why NCEF is passionate about find-ing a solution to childhood hunger in Collier County."

"The children love getting what they think are strange-looking things. We explain to them that they are fruits and vegetables and tell them the names of each piece of produce," said Katie Schweikhardt, food coordinator in Collier County for Harry Chapin Food Bank. "We hope that providing healthy food to chil-dren will encourage them to eat better throughout their lives, and we appre-ciate NCEF for their commitment to pro-viding nutritious food to children in Collier County."

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Letters to the Editor

The views expressed ]] on the Opinions Pages are just that — opinions. These pages are intended to convey a range of viewpoints; opinions printed on these pages do not neces-sarily reflect the views of The Island Reporter. Opposing views are welcome. All letters must be signed and must con-tain a phone number for verification pur-poses. Letters con-sidered for publica-tion must relate to subjects of public interest. Letters to. the Editor may be e-mailed to Jim Linette at jlinette@breeze newspapers.com; posted to the virtual newsroom at cdpti-vasanibel.com; or mailed to 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957. The Island Reporter reserves the right to edit or reject any sub-mission.

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To the editor: The Sanibel Planning

Commission introduced July 24, 2012 (36 years since the City's historic adoption of the Sanibel Plan) a proposal for increasing short-form develop-ment applications, to encour-age new small businesses on the island.

Since July 1976, until 2003, the City controlled growth with planned eco-zon-ing. Property owners had a long-form development appli-cation process with public hearings for commercial land use permits, particularly to avoid overuse of land in the Resort District of Sanibel's Gulf Beach and Gulf Ridge Zones.

In 2003, Sanibel Land

Development Code regulating property owned by large hotel corporations changed. Now a resort manager may apply on short-form development permit application, without public input, for a business permit to have daily resort beach chair/umbrella amenities which clutter the scenic view, pre-clude use by birds and wildlife.

A little known truth is that, what looks like an independent business application, may actu-ally be a large corporation-owned property* wanting amenities to look the same as at all its other sites. A manager, the short-form permit appli-cant, has no responsibility for compliance with the adminis-tration of the Sanibel Plan.

QUESTION: How might public input to the Council and Planning Commission help dis-

courage beach chair resort businesses being allowed to daily clutter Sanibel's birding habitat and scenic preservation, at the large corporate-owned properties such as Holiday Inn, Sundial Beach, and Blackstone LXR-managed hotels?

Hazel Schuller Sanibel

Forum excludes Democrat candidate

To the editor: The recent SECOND snub-

bing and exclusion of a Democrat at a congressional debate forum sponsored by the (supposedly) non-partisan Chamber of Commerce (this one in North Fort Myers) was a sham. Although the Chamber and the local newspaper adver-tised the event to include ALL candidates, and the church in

which the event was held claimed it was a non-partisan event on their website, only Republican candidates were invited to take the stage.

Republicans comprise only about 44% of Lee County now. Republicans are getting more and more desperate to hold onto the control they have and are actively EXCLUDING Democrats from _ community forums that the Chamber advertised as open to all candi-dates. They are trying, fairly successfully, to marginalize democrats and give voters the impression that democrats are a tiny minority. Here are the facts: Lee County registered voters 375,723; Republicans 166,624 = 44%; Democrats 1 10,748 . = 29%; Other 98,351 = 26%

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Letters to the Editor From page 18

Many people are registered as Republican only to vote in primaries, when they really lean Democrat or inde-pendent. Barack Obama got over 44% of the vote in Lee County in 2008. A local Democrat who speaks to local issues and people's needs could win this congressional district, which may be why they are trying to silence, hide, and marginalize combat veteran, well-stud-ied and prepared smart-guy, Democrat Jim Roach.

Let the voters know there is a great candidate running for congress. He is smart, mature, well educated and pre-pared to represent the interests of this district. He lives in Cape Coral with his wife, Theresa, who was a kindergarten teacher on Pine Island for more than two decades. He ran against Connie Mack in the 2010 election and made a fair showing against a very well funded incumbent. Roach could win this open seat.

Let the voters hear all the candidates. Stop the game playing and bullying. What are you afraid of?

Kate Duffy Fort Myers Beach

Vote Goss To the editor: Southwest Florida is a national treas-

ure, and also a personal treasure to every voting adult who is smart enough, and lucky enough to live here. As a fishing guide, then a novelist, I've enjoyed forty years in the area, but I have also traveled to enough troubled, far flung places to know the importance of solid, responsible and thoughtful leadership. It is for this reason I urge voters from all parties to give serious consideration to a man who is among the smartest, most decent and responsi-ble candidates Florida has ever pro-duced: Chauncey Goss.

As a candidate, Chauncey is new to the national scene, but he is already an old hand when it comes to understand-ing the complexities of Washington D.C. As a former Deputy Staff Director for the U.S. House Budget Committee, working with Congressman Paul Ryan, Chauncey is well equipped to deal with one of this country's most pressing issues: the econ-omy. As former Executive Director of the Gasparilla Island Conservation and I m p r o v e m e n t Association, he is more than qualified to deal with an issue dear to all of us: a responsible stewardship of our environment. It is a pleasure to join notables far more politically savvy than I — Jeb Bush, Congressman Adam Putnam and others — by assuring you this: Chauncey Goss will make a superb Congressman who will serve as both guardian and advocate for the remarkable treasure that is Southwest Florida.

Randy Wayne White Sanibel Island

Support for Steinbeck To the editor: It has come to my attention that some

members of the public apparently think that I, Marilyn W. Miller, am the candi-date who is challenging incumbent Circuit Court Judge Meg Steinbeck in the upcoming election on Aug. 14, 2012. While I do share the same last name as the person who is running against Judge Steinbeck, our first names are different.

The confusion about who is running seems to be especially prevalent in the City of Cape Coral, where I served as an Assistant City Attorney from 1989-2010 and became well known as a result of my lengthy tenure and involve-ment in various high profile City issues.

Ironically, I am, in fact, a strong sup-porter of Judge Steinbeck and will defi-nitely be voting for her in the upcoming election. 1 urge everyone to carefully study the background and experience of both candidates in this race. As an attorney who has practiced law in Lee County for almost 32 years, and who has appeared before many Circuit Court Judges, Meg Steinbeck is clearly the most qualified to serve as a Circuit Court Judge.

Marilyn W. Miller North Fort Myers

Vote Eagle To the editor: I simply must respond to Steve

Riggs' letter to the editor that appeared in The Breeze. Character of the candi-dates should be critically important to the electorate. Steve Berardi had run a negative campaign from the getgo offering nothing positive and only seek-ing to besmirch the integrity artid out-standing background of his more wor-thy and experienced opponent. If you have nothing positive to contribute to the political picture then you are left with having to try to tear down your opponent. This has been Berardi's mode of operation. It also speaks to his char-acter.

Dane Eagle is positive, energetic and has described the areas he will empha-size as our state representative...the economy (bringing job opportunities

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Dane has the endorsement of Gary Aubuchon our current Florida State Representative (now running for the U.S. House), Mike Scott (our sheriff) and a long list of other note worth groups and people. Dane will get my vote on Aug. 14th.

Duncan Russell Cape Coral

Vote Doggett To the editor: 1 worked in the Lee County Clerk of

Courts recording office for 23 years. During that time, the Recording office benefited from Linda Doggett's vision as Director of IT and as Court Director. Linda Doggett has always been focused, responsible, fair minded, with a focus to adhering to statutes, budgeting issues and always keeping excellent customer service as a top priority. Her manage-ment skills crossed over into my area of the Clerk's office and the citizens of Lee County benefited by having a Recording Office that is cost efficient and technologically advanced. In my opinion, due to her experience and com-mitment to the office, Linda Doggett would be a excellent Clerk of Courts,

Sally Grace Heck Fort Myers

Vote St. Cerny To the editor: Doug St. Cerny's business and polit-

ical career has been characterized by the highest standard of ethical conduct, the

utmost consideration of people's views and perspectives, and sincere compas-sion to those less fortunate. His ability to listen, learn and review exemplifies his decision-making process'and leader-ship approach.

These are facts, not opinions. One only has to look at all of the per-

ceptive and positive actions that he took during his time as a county commis-sioner. From issues as varied as the International Airport and infrastructure expansion, to shielding citizens from unwarranted high taxation, from pro-tecting neighborhoods, supporting the Cape, and expanding our county's busi-ness and economic development agency and programs. His opposing candidates cannot begin to approach the degree of ethical experience, devotion and knowl-edge that Doug brings to the table.

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Support for Kiker To the editor: I have been a "full time" resident and

home owner on Fort Myers Beach since 1994 and self employed as a full time Realtor. I have watched the different councils and mayors come and go with their own personnel agendas; we finally get a mayor that has solid business thought process and thinks of the impact that his actions and voting will have on The Fort Myers Beach commu-nity now and in the future.

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Letters to the Editor From page 19

Mayor Larry Kiker will make a great County Commissioner and Lee County needs CHANGE in this District 3 seat. All these seats need term limits and when Mayor Kiker gets elected the'res-idents of Lee County will see how strong and business minded his actions will be to make Lee County strong today and in the future. Mayor Kiker "Knows How The Machine Works," vote for Larry Kiker, we need change in this district 3 seat!!

Ron Turrisi Fort Myers Beach

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To the editor: As both a home and small business

owner I endorse and support Linda Doggett for Lee County Clerk of the Court.

Mrs. Doggett has demonstrated her qualifications over her many years of service in Lee County Government. She is a fiscal conservative able to think and act "outside the box" to continue to bring value while holding or cutting costs to taxpayers. Mrs. Doggett has worked tirelessly to modernize, stream-line and reduce overhead without loss

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multilayered and complex. Linda Doggett is clearly very well qualified and has the "in the trenches" experience to effect a smooth transition while keeping an eye on the needs of both those she directly serves in the system and the public.

Joanne Chando Fort Myers

Vote for Kiker To the editor: 1 am writing in support of Larry

Kiker for Lee County Commissioner District 3. 1 have known Larry for over 10 years, and consider him to be a suc-cessful businessman, and a wonderful individual. Since he was elected to the town council of Fort Myers Beach, he has been instrumental in making many positive changes as well as serving as an outstanding Mayor. His business sense has been exactly what the Beach needed to address some of its major issues. Lee County also has some major issues that need to be addressed. Larry Kiker will bring fresh ideas and his excellent business sense at a time it is sorely needed.

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Andrea Lassaux Fort Myers

Demand drives supply side To the editor: A widely pandered myth is that by

simply supplying capital (ie reducing taxes for the top earners) the alleged job creators, we will produce substantial jobs. That is sometimes called "supply side economics." That methodology is basically the "trickle down theory."

It has been around for a couple decades. President George H.W. Bush called it voo doo economics. Its fallacy is in its failure to recognize demand as the needed preceding factor. Put most simply one does not build a store because he has capital, when there are no customers.

Outsourcing and technology had been progressively reducing employ-ment. For the vast majority of our citi-zens income had been stagnant for the past decade, especially when adjusted for inflation. The recent financial crisis not only wiped out much of the equity that was in homes but put many under water and some out of work greatly diminishing consumer demand. The governments bail out of Wall Street was basically a supply procedure and did lit-tle or nothing for demand. The provid-ing of capital and/or guarantees to start green energy companies was again sup-ply and questionable without a better analysis -of demand when China was subsidizing that product area.

Scandinavia got its economy and

employment back by focusing on demand. The Swedish Government offered and paid one-half the cost of labor for construction improvements, up to 60,000 krona a person. 120.000 a couple (about $ 17,000). This prompted many house painting and home improvements, which got that economy back on track.

There is clamor by some that the Bush tax cuts must be maintained for the top 5 percent of income earners, lt being alleged, in error, that their addi-tional capital will create jobs. It, how-ever, is not the shortage of capital that is the problem it is the diminished demand by consumers that is the prob-lem. There is a given sum that is dis-tributed among households and the growing inequality is diminishing demand. Prior to the 1981 Reagan tax cuts the top tax rate was 70 percent. The effective tax rate was about 58 per-cent for the top earner. Notwithstanding the top rate was cut in half the rate of employment during Reagan's tenure was slightly less than the rate, the pre-ceding eight years. President Clinton, raised the tax rate for those on top, bal-anced the National budget and had a high rate of employment. Moreover our corporations are awash with monies, but requisite demand is absent.

The factors of supply and demand are controlling in economics, but when that phrase is applied to job creation it is better stated as demand and supply because demand is the initial factor.

Supply side economics or trickle down economics as it is sometimes called, as a job creator is voo doo eco-nomics as stated by President Bush. As a methodology it reminds me of the old horse and buggy days parable that states, "The best way to feed the spar-

rows is to feed the horses more oats."

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Colo, on July 20 is only the latest of this world of violence and hatred that we now live in. Can't any-one or everyone read the message "Shape up or ship out."

Why would a parent or anyone take a six year old to a movie at midnight filled with violence? Why! Why!

Think about it, "Pray on it" and act appropriate-iy.

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Landscaper completes food drive for FISH Special to the Reporter

F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here) of Sanibei teamed up with R.S. Walsh Landscaping, the premier' design-build landscape company on Sanibel which held a F.I.S.H. food drive between July 16 and 31.

The items collected in this drive are helping to restock the FISH Food Pantry for the end of the summer. Currently, 121 families, representing 259 individuals, are using the food pantry on a regular basis. The demand for the Food Pantry is at its "highest in the summer months and FISH finds it hard to keep it well stocked during this time, since many generous donors and' supporters of FISH go north for the summer.

"We recognize the importance of being able to help and support our neighbors," said Kathy Boone, nursery manager for Sanibel garden center. "We are glad that we had the opportunity to help FISH with our food drive."

In addition, R.S. Walsh also is donat-ing 5 percent of their Sanibel garden center "In The Garden" proceeds raised during the drive to FISH.

"We extend ottr sincere gratitude to R.S. Walsh Landscaping and their team for helping organize and run a food drive on behalf of FISH/ said FISH president Bill Fellows. "We are very fortunate to have such wonderful sup-port from members of our great commu-nity."

From left, Fred Montalvo, Leigh Gevelinger and Justin Walsh with some of the food donations for FISH of Sanibel collected at R.S. Walsh Landscaping.

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Glass is half full By JAMES M. YOUNG, CFA, CFP Sanibel Captiva Trust Co.

Focusing on current macroeconomic concerns — the European sovereign debt crisis, slowing emerging economies, and the approaching "fiscal cliff," to name a few — it is very easy to take an overly negative view toward global financial opportunities. It would also be simple to miss many of the fundamentally pos-itive reasons for more optimism.

First, while the European situation is far from being close to resolution, members of the common currency union may finally be realizing — after almost three years — that greater fiscal, political, and banking integration will likely be required if the Euro is to survive. Painstaking progress from this point, while complex and certainly not immediate, could mitigate the disaster of an outright currency collapse and resulting global economic tsunami. Even the eventual exit of Greece and perhaps even Portugal" could likely be dealt with by having a better blueprint that includes comprehensive banking support to help prevent capital flight and further contagion to other member countries.

With recessionary conditions in several European economies, current global economic concerns are only heightened by recent slowing of emerging mar-ket economies, particularly in China, India, and Brazil. Earlier efforts to tighten monetary policy in these countries to avoid economic overheating and rising inflation are now being followed up with fresh

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Donor pledges $20 Million to Children's Hospital campaign Special to the Reporter

An anonymous donor has pledged to match $20 million in donations in support of The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida Capital Campaign, the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation announced today.

The donor has challenged the community of Southwest Florida to raise $20 million, which the donor has committed to match dollar for dollar for each contribution. The donor will match all Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida Capital Campaign contributions from May 16 of 2012 to May 16 of 2014. When fulfilled, the matching gift of $20 million will be the single largest philanthropic gift in Southwest Florida's history.

"This truly remarkable gift is one that will rewrite the future for the children of Southwest Florida. The vision of building a world-class children's hospital is now

within reach," says Sharon A. MacDonald. chief foundation offi-cer for Lee Memorial Health System. "We hope the tremendous generosity of this pledge inspires the community to help build America's newest children's hospi-tal."

The capital campaign supports construction of a new state-of-the art, 128-bed (with expansion capa-bilities to 160 beds) comprehen-sive pediatric health care facility on the grounds of HealthPark Medical Center in South' Fort Myers. The building will consoli-date into one location the medical and ancillary specialty services required to' treat critically ill or injured children in a five county regibn. The new facility is,expect-ed to open in 2016.

"This generous pledge puts us another step closer to making the new children's hospital a reality," says Jim Nathan, president of Lee

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Memorial Health System. "Even during these economically stressed times the demand for children's services in our community has grown, and our current facilities are often at capacity. This impres-sive new building will expand our capabilities and keep children's care close and their families as close to home as possible."

All gifts to the Capital Campaign are eligible for the match and include, but are not lim-ited to, estate gifts, multi-year pledges, corporate donations, grants, special event sponsorships and auction revenues.

The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida is the only c o m -prehensive children's hospital between St. Petersburg and Miami and provides life-saving health care and treatment to children from Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties.

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Rotary happenings ...

Endowments benefit community Jnvestopia defines an endowment as.

"An investment fu,nd set up by an institu-tion in which regular withdrawals from the invested capital are used for ongoing operations or other specified purposes. Endowment funds are often used by non-profits, universities, hospitals churches, etc. They are funded by donations, which are tax deductible for donors."

The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary club has an endowment fund out of which we fund a variety of our club projects and is han-dled for us by Rotary International. Ours, of course, is not the only Rotary Club Endowment Fund to be invested through Rotary International and because of this, the collective money stream invested can make and generate a greater return on the investment and financial impact for the stated purpose of our endowment.

If the club had not an opportunity to have. Rotary International handle their endowment fund, it certainly would have explored the possibility of joining over 300 endowment funds established and managed by the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Inc. (SWFLCF). Ed Kominowski, director of development and planned gifts at SWFLCF and Downtown Fort Myers Rotary Club mem-ber, was the.guest speaker at last week's regular Friday morning meeting.

Just to define what a Community Foundation does "a community founda-tion is a tax-exempt, non-profit, autonomous, publicly supported, nonsec-

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tarian, philanthropic institution with a long-term goal of building permanent, named component funds established by many separate donors for the broad-based charitable benefit of the residents of a defined geographic area."

Kominowski said, "We are generally a pass through agency." Now in its 36th year in our community, the SWFLCF has grown into a financial entity that handles more than $60 million dollars in endowed assets. The investment income from-these endowments is distributed according to

individual endowments qualifiers and advisement by SWFLCF. Funds now available fall in these categories: Community/Community Needs; Field-of Interest/ex. education, health, the arts, animal rights; Designated/specifically named organizations; Agency Endowment/long-term and managed by Community Foundation on behalf of a nonprofit organization; and Scholarships. The SWFLCF supports the communities of Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, and Hendry counties.

Just to break up the wordiness of this information, let's name a few of the recip-ients of the grants provided through the Southwest Florida Community Foundation: Major Annual Grants -Abuse Counseling & Treatment, Inc., American Red Cross of Lee County, Child Care of Southwest Florida,-'Inc., Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc., ECHO, Inc., Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida, Literacy Volunteers of Lee County, PACE, Special Equestrians, etc. (check web-site for full list).

Arts and Attractions - Arts for ACT, Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, BIG ARTS, Florida Rep, Theatre Conspiracy, etc. (check web-site for full list).

Capacity Grants - Bonita Springs Concert Ban, Center For Independent Living of SWFL, Inc., Ghild Care of Southwest Florida, Inc., Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida, Inc., Island Coast Aids Network, Inc., Pine Manor

Improvement Assoc. Inc., Southwest Florida Addiction Services, Inc., etc. (check web-site for full list).

Initiative Grant - Center for Abuse- & Rape Emergencies of Charlotte County, The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc.. Bonita Springs Annual Grants - Abuse Counseling & Treatment, Inc., LARC, Inc., Meals on Wheels of Bonita Springs, etc. (check web-site for full list).

This is absolutely amazing ... put in your mind ... the enormity of scope and financial impact that endowments make to the present and future programming of these outstanding non-profits in our com-munity.

If you are even thinking about setting up an endowment fund and leaving a financial legacy for the future of non-prof-its in the area call Ed at 239-274-5900 or just check out the SWFLCF web-site www.floridacommunity.com...

The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club, also, welcomes gifts to our Endowment Fund ... to continue the work Rotary does throughout our community and around the globe. For information call: Lee Almas, Chairman of the Rotary Trust Foundation at lawoodman222@embarqmail.com.

The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m.. every Friday morning at the Beachview Bistro. Par View Drive, Sanibel. Prospective new members and guests are always welcomed.

FWC workshop teaches women outdoor skills Special to the Reporter

Are you an adventurous, nature-lov-ing woman wanting to learn more about Florida's great outdoors in a comfort-aBle, noncompetitive, hands-on envi-ronment? If so, now is the time to regis-ter for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Becoming an Outdoors-Woman work-shop near West Palm Beach.

The three-day workshop is Oct. 19-21 at the Everglades Youth Camp in the

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The program offers a fun and sup-portive atmosphere for participants wanting to try new things and enjoy the

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Other classes available are canoeing and kayaking, reading the.woods, geo-caching and GPS, shooting sports, camping and backpacking," deer hunt-ing, small game hunting, outdoor pho-tography, wilderness first aid, map and compass, panfishing, fly fishing, bird watching, personal safety, shotguns, bass fishing, turkey hunting, hunter safety course, muzzle-loaders, bowhunting and knot tying.

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Bonsai society to feature photography at meeting

Bonsai photography will be the feature of The Bonsai Society of Southwest Florida's monthly meet-ing at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Support Personnel Association of Lee County Building at 6281 Metro Plantation Road, Fort Myers.

Noted photographer Richard Owens will present the program, which will be followed by a "swap shop," where members can swap trees with other members.

Beach residents are invited to attend the meeting. There is no charge for attending and parking is free.

Bonsai is a horticultural art of growing trees in pots. It had its origins in China and Japan. Information about bonsai and the association will be available at the meeting.

Additional information about the event and mem-bership may be obtained by calling Jim Bremer at 482-7543.

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personnel, lake management, fertilizer management and irrigation. The 13 practices include no-mow zones at the edge of lakes, raking algae out of lakes and installing fil-ter drains among other things.

"The Sanctuary did a great job last year," said Evans. "They have gone above and beyond our recommenda-tions. There have been no fish kills at the Dunes and the water clarity in the lakes are visibly improved."

The Sanctuajy scored 63 out of 65 points from the list of 13 practices putting it in the 97 percent compliance range. That's an improvement of six percent over last year's report card.

The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club scored 59 out of 65 points to reach 91 percent compliance — an improve-ment of 28 percent over last year.

While showing 12 percent improvement, Beachview scored 45 points resulting in its 69 percent compliance score.

"They still need to do some work on improving buffer zones," said Evans. "They have done a good job (of buffering) along the Sanibel River, but there is still some low-hanging fruit. Some low cost or no cost practices

.they can do." The water quality improvements are being noticed by

residents, too. Some are putting pressure on homeowners associations to follow the same practices on common lakes.

City council also spent time pouring over the second draft of its proposed $37.8 million budget. The budget represents a millage rate of 2.1398, which is .52% less than the roll-"back rate of 2.1511. The roll-back rate is the millage rate that would generate the same amount of revenue as the current rate, after adjusting for new con-struction.

The $4.4 million operating budget for the sanitary sewer system came under scrutiny by Mayor Kevin Ruane, who suggested not raising the rate that residents pay each month. Vice Mayor Mick Denham suggested a reduction in the operating costs.

"If we don't raise the rate that would be two out of the last three years we kept it at zero," said Ruane. "That's what I would like to see us do."

In order to cover the original construction bond pay-ment in addition to the operating costs, the city is allowed to increase revenue by raising the monthly rate up to three percent.

Council crunched numbers with Public Works direc-tor Scott Krawczyk, weighing $78,000 in cost reduc-tions with zero rate increase versus $20,000 in cuts with a one percent rate increase. A one percent increase in the sewer rate would cost residents about $6 per year.

"Scott, can you find me $20,000 in your budget?" Ruane asked.

"Yes," said Krawczyk. Council also discussed upcoming contract renewals

with Community Housing & Resources (CHR) and the Historical Museum & Village. They also passed a reso-lution adding the "caretaker's cottage" to the certificate of appropriateness to relocate it along with the Shore Haven home to the Historical Museum & Village.

Two dredging projects came before council Tuesday. The first was a resolution to dredge sand and silt accu-mulating in the Dinkins Bayou canals and waterway. The resolution linked both public and private areas to be dredged at the same time with homeowners being assessed for their part of the cost.

The second project is the Shell Harbor canal system at the entrance to Sanibel Marina. The area was last dredged in March 2011, but again requires work to maintain safe navigation. The unfunded project for the current fiscal year is being treated as an emergency proj-ect.

Council also recognized administrative secretary Tara Willette as the city's Employee of the 3rd Quarter. Willette earned the award through her work in coordi-nating citywide computer skills training. She has been a full time employee of the administration department since November 2011.

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- there is no candidate of another party, or a write-in can-didate, on the General Election ballot.

All but one of the partisan primaries is GOP. Harrington said it's because Lee County voters are predominantly Republican.

As of last weekend, the GOP had 166,917 registered voters to 111,015 for Democrats. The other 98,784 are unaffiliated, according to Lee Elections data.

The only Democratic primary is for U.S. Senate, and Harrington said most Democrats didn't know there was even a primary.

Historically, because of this GOP dominance, many of these primary wins result in eventual election in November, Harrington said, adding opposition frequently is a write-in candidate.

Many write-ins are members of the Republican Party, and for good reason, she said.

"It became so (Lee County) Republicans would only run because of support from the community, those elected were elected in the primary," Harrington said.

Democrats in Miami-Dade County were also in the same boat. Because of this, Harrington said, the legislature took action.

"They decided if the race would be decided in primary, with no opposition in November, the primary would be open," Harrington said.

The predominant party circumvented this by placing a write-in candidate on the November ballot, Harrington said, to close the primary, without necessarily being on the ballot.

Unaffiliated voters, however, can vote in the non-parti-san elections for judicial seats and the school board.

In the school board elections, the top two vote-getters will face off in November, unless the top vote getter receives more than 50 percent of the vote, Harrington said.

Only four judicial seats are up for grabs, with none hav-ing more than two candidates. Most judicial candidates ran unopposed, according to Lee Elections.

The expected turnout is hard to predict. Harrington said between 30 and 35 percent of voters usually turn out. With this being a presidential election year, it could be higher.

"There's something on the ballot for everyone. They'll have a big say in the school board races. We could have 45 percent turnout because of the number of items," Harrington said.

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Armed homicide suspect shot by deputies serving warrant

A North Fort Myers man wanted in a Fort Myers homicide was shot to death early Wednesday morning by Lee County Sheriffs deputies assigned to the U.S. Marshal's Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force.

Billy Ray Retherford, 42, died on scene at a residence in the 1200 block of Laurel Drive in North Fort Myers where task force members had arrived to serve a warrant shortly after midnight.

Officials say Retherford was armed and that he also is connected to a second homicide that occurred at 3562 Sable Springs Blvd. Tuesday night, just hours before his encounter with deputies.

"The Sable Springs incident is believed to be directly related to the events surrounding the scene on Laurel Lane where Billy Ray Retherford's life of crime came to an end," said Sheriff Mike Scott in a prepared statement issued Wednesday. "The residents of Sabal Springs and parents with children at North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts have nothing to fe<y."

No details in the Sable Springs Boulevard homicide have been released.

Retherford was sought in the "very violent death" of Debra Rose Striano, 55, who was found dead in her home at 17691 Oakmont Ridge Circle on July 24.

Her dog, a border collie, was also found with serious injuries requiring veterinary care, officials have stated, adding it is believed the dog sustained wounds when try-ing to protect Striano.

Retherford's nephew. Dustin Dean Jaye, 23, of 762 I Morgan Jones Drive, was arrested July 31 in connection with Striano's death. He is charged with felony murder, home invasion robbery and destruction of evidence.

Police continued to search for Retherford, who also was wanted for felony violation of probation. Retherford, who shared a home with Jaye, had served time in prison for violent felony crimes and was considered dangerous, officials with the Lee County Sheriff Office said in an earlier release announcing Jaye's arrest.

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Obituaries Douglas W. "Chip" MacKelcan, Jr.

Douglas W. "Chip" MacKelcan, Jr., 63. of Sanibel, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday, July 30, 2012, after a courageous strug-gle with Multiple Systems Atrophy.

Chip grew up in Wilmington, Del., and graduated from the Tower Hill School in 1967, where he was a mem-ber of the baseball, basketball and.cross country teams. He earned a bachelor's degree in History from Hobart College and baffled opposing hitters with his

• knuckle-curve as a pitcher on the base-ball team. Chip also obtained a Masters

of Arts in Liberal Studies from Wesleyan University.

Chip's career in education began at Oak Grove-Coburn School in Vassalboro, Me., and continued in Grosse Pointe, Mich., at the University Liggett School where he taught histoiy, coached baseball and basketball, became the head of the Upper School, and met his wife of 38 years, Deborah Joy Garber. Louisville Collegiate School (Ky.) hired Chip in 1981, which began a 30-year tenure as a head of school that continued at the Columbus Academy (Ohio), Durham Academy (N.C.), and most recently at the Sanford

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School in Hockessin, Del. Chip was very involved with a number of profes-sional organizations in an effort to enhance the broader independent school community.

A wonderful husband, father, broth-er, son, uncle, mentor and friend to so many, Chip knew when to speak and when to listen, and when he spoke peo-ple listened. He was thoughtful, patient, kind and loved to laugh. Chip enjoyed spending time in the outdoors hiking, biking, playing golf and tennis, and relaxing by the water. His love of the outdoors began with family vacations in New England and continued in his years at Camp Etowah, where he forged many life-long friendships.

In addition to his wife, Debbie MacKelcan, Chip leaves behind sons, Douglas Walker MacKelcan, III (Catherine) and Matthew Buckley MacKelcan; siblings, Mary Lee MacKelcan, Donald G. MacKelcan (Margaret), and Martha H. MacKelcan; as well as many much loved nieces and nephews. Chip was the son of late Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Walker MacKelcan; and the brother of the late David H. MacKelcan (Laura).

Funeral service was held at 10:30 am. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew, 719 North Shipley Street, Wilmington, Del. Interment followed the service in Lower Brandywine Cemetery, Wilmington, Del.

In lieu of flowers, the family sug-gests donations to: The Chip and Debbie MacKelcan Scholarship Fund (Sanford School), 6900 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707; The Chip

MacKelcan '67 Scholarship Fund (Tower Hill School), Alumni/Development Office, 2813 West 17th Street, Wilmington, DE 19806; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (please speci-fy MSA), Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777; or The National Kidney Foundation, Finance Department, 30 East 33rd Street, .New York, NY 10016.

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48, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at her residence. _Karen grew up in Florida, attend-ing Evangelical Christian High School in Fort Myers, then attend-ing Edison College. She grad-uated as a Graduate Gemologist from GIA in California, and lived in California for 12 years. She relocat-ed with her hus-band to Georgia, where she resided the past five years. She was of the Christian faith. Survivors are her husband of 12 years, Curtis Gunderson, and mother, Pat Sarg of Sanibel, Fla. A memorial service will be held at Sanibel Community Church, on Monday, Aug. 13 at 11 a.m.

Memorial contributions can be made to C.R.O.W. Wildlife Refuge of Sanibel.

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economic stimulus. In the United States, a looming presi-

dential election, potential automatic tax hikes, and across-the-board fiscal spend-ing cuts remain significant possibilities. Political gridlock and an inability to com-promise on policy remains the base case, so even the slightest political progress would likely provide a strong positive surprise.

Current valuations of equity securities in the U.S., emerging markets, and partic-ularly Europe reflect much of the present headline risk and uncertainty. Investors need to look beyond the present haze at the drivers of future economic growth in order to more fully appreciate the longer term opportunities. These developing eco-nomic drivers include: early signs of improving housing and real estate activity (after five years of devastation), slowly moderating job losses (if not yet signifi-cant improvement in structural unemploy-ment), and improving energy costs.

We have frequently noted the strength

of U.S. corporate balance sheets, improv-ing returns on capital, high cash flow yields, and outright cash holdings (even if held abroad). Just a moderate level of improving confidence in government reg-ulation and policy, along with incentives and tax abatements for productive re-deployment of foreign held cash, could result in significant economic improve-ment and job creation. The diminishing advantages to off-shoring production are already causing an increase in the trend toward increased on-shoring back to the U.S. Incentives can surely help.

These positive trends are being further fueled by the availability of the newest technological innovations, improving sup-ply chains, and critically, the new abun-dance of cheap natural gas.

While still in the midst of the present haze of uncertainty, these significant early trends are difficult to recognize. It is even harder to imagine any lasting effort to move away from _having our backs con-tinually to the wall_ from a policy stand-

point. Yet it is just this sort of initial economic traction that is needed for our even-tual return to a more self sustainable economic growth cycle and meaning-ful job creation.

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soon, when the owners reopen in October ar Rosie's Cafe & Grill at 2330 Palm Ridge Road in the Palm Ridge Place. Joanne Fitzgerald of Naples and Irving Gavin of Sanibel recently purchased the Hungry Heron Eatery that occupied that location for 18 years, until it closed last month.

"It was an offer we couldn't refuse," said Gavin. "We've looked around at loca-tions for the past year. Ran into a lot of roadblocks. Then, this just popped up out of nowhere."

Gavin said Hungry Heron owner Andy Welsh "wanted out of the business and didn't much care how, so we stepped in."

Gavin and Fitzgerald bought all the equipment and the rights to the name and the menu and intend on opening the new business in mid-October after some remodeling work.

"We won't keep the name, but the new Rosie's will be a combination of Hungry Heron's best items and our best items at Rosie's," said Gavin. "It will be a casual place with paintings on the wall to give you a feel of the beach."

Rosie's return to Sanibel is welcome news for the dedicated group of patrons known as the "Sanibel Think Tank" that met every morning at Rosie's Deli for cof-fee and socializing.

"It's a bunch of about 40 gentlemen who came to the front porch every morn-ing," said Gavin. "It became a contest about who would get there first. Some have already told us they will be here."

Gavin affectionately says he has been in the restaurant business since he was 12 years old. washing dishes in 1978 at

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Duncan's in Periwinkle Place. "I've worked all across America," said

Gavin, son of Eugene, a descendant of the island's well-known Gavin family that set-tled on the island in 1914. "I was in Denver at one point, but I've been back on Sanibel since 1996."

Gavin and Fitzgerald met in real estate school and tried several business ventures before buying Rosie's Deli in 2009. It operated successfully for three seasons before suddenly closing.

Fitzgerald owned and operated video stores for 20 years in Pennsylvania before migrating to Florida.

"I'm excited to get back." said Fitzgerald. "We had an opportunity to open Rosie's off the island, but it has a lot of history and Hungry Heron has a lot of history on the island. Lot of memories with the people here and you get to meet people from all over the world."

Gavin has been busy overseeing the remodeling of the new location.

"We will have a carryout area for sand-wiches and such or people can dine in (82 seats)," said Gavin. "I want to add some outside seating and have a few tables with umbrellas. We will be open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner."

The menu will offer seafood, burgers, oysters, clams, steak and Gavin's signa-ture Philly cheesesteak as well as eggs and such for breakfast, and fresh baked breads at lunchtime.

"The cast end was always busy in sea-son. but year round I think this (location) will be better," said Fitzgerald. "It's pretty central, I guess we'll find out."

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incredible) It was HOT, over 100 degrees daily in the zaniest trav-eling bike circus you can imagine. HYDRATION WAS CRITICAL, and luckily us Floridians know that you should drink 24 hours a day. Water I mean..RAGBRAI Is known for it's beer gardens at every town on the route. Alcohol = dehydration, not good. This cyclist carries her water bottle everywhere, even to the sleeping bag at night, because when you feel thirst, you are already dehydrated! Maybe on a cooler year I'll do the beer party route, but I saw too many people get heat sickness to even be tempted this time around. Well, maybe a bottle of Champagne with the team the first night, but that was itl Sunburned skin was everywhere, sun-screen and clear zinc reapplied to my face at every stop saved me..not even a red nose! It's hard to imagine 12,000 to 15,000 cyclists and visitors, or my 81 year old Dad riding 35 miles on a Boss Cruiser 7speed on a hot, windy, hilly day, so view the photos at sanibelbike.com. I thought I would post photos along the route, but AT&T service was hard to find In rural Iowa and availa-ble band with hard to capturel Billy's Bike Shop staff will be participating in the Camp Boggy

Creek fundraising 60 mile ride on September 8th.. Our goal is to raise $2000 for this amazing camp for seriously ill children and their families in Eustis, FL We are selling raffle tickets to win a Jamis Allegro or Jamis Citizen, fitness bikes perfect for those who want to ride farther, faster and easier than a cruiser bike allows. Tickets only 5.00 each, available at Billy's Bike Shop and Bank of the Islands. Help us support Camp Boggy Creek in their mission to offer a fantastic camping experience free to kids that cannot attend an ordinary camp. September 8 Camp Boggy Creek Challenge—Team Billy's Bike Shop pledges to raise $2000 and our staff will ride the 60mile route. September 15-16 Captiva Trl— Rent our road bikes for the TRI

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PRESERVING PARADISE Tepid turnout for Hands Across the Sand By TIFFANY REPECKI trepecki@breezenewspapers.com

While people lined the Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach on Saturday to enjoy the sand and-sun, barely a dozen took part in an internationally recognized event aimed at showing opposition to offshore drilling and support for clean energy.

First held in 2010, Hands Across the Sand involves thousands of events in all 50 states and in more than 40 countries worldwide. Each year on a selected date, participants gather at noon in their time zone and link hands for 15 minutes to show their support for the global move-ment.

This year, Hands Across the Sand events were held in the Cape and on Fort Myers Beach.

Rose Young organized the event at the yacht club. The first year, the line of par-ticipants extended from the boat ramp down past the pier, she said. This was

only months after the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, so public support for the mission was running high.

Half as many people showed up last year, and Saturday's event drew less sup-port.

"I'm extremely disappointed," Young said of the turnout.

As in previous years, she and her vol-unteers — she had only two this year — walked up and down the shoreline in the hour prior to the event and talked to beachgoers. They explained the event, the aim of Hands Across the Sand and asked if they would stand with them in support.

Young said almost everyone voiced support, but not many showed support at noon.

"People are forgetting," she said. "People are not concerned as much."

Of the handful of beachgoers who decided to participate spur of the moment was seasonal resident Hely Tobler and her

Guided Kayak Nature Tours Tours include all equipment and a

Certified Florida Master Naturalist guide. Any tours can be arranged at different times. For reservations call GAEA Guided Kayak Nature Tours at 239-694-5513

• Friday, August 10 -r Bird Beaches and Mangrove Creeks of Bunche Beach and San Carlos Bay Kayak Tour with GAEA Guides. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A protect-ed wild area of shallow waters, lots of birds and a variety of other creatures, including dolphin and manatee. $50 per person includes all equipment and a Florida Master Naturalist guide. Reservation need-ed 239 694-5513.

• Saturday, August 11 — Estuary Kayak Tour in Estero Bay with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours, 10 a.m.-l p.m. - Bonife Beach. Leam about the wonders of America's only Mangrove Forest. See herons, egrets, pelicans, osprey, roseate spoonbills, dolphins, manatees and more, includes all equipment and a Florida Master Naturalist will be your guide.$40 per person. Reservations required 239 694-5513.

• Sunday, August 12 - Orange River Kayak Tour with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A beautiful ancient waterway with lots of interesting plants and animals, birds and fish. We will even encounter some lovely shaded areas and enjoy a gentle paddle on this gentle river. $50 per person includes all equipment and a Florida Master Naturalist as your guide. Reservations needed 239 694-5513.

• Monday, August 13 — Kayak Clinic at Four Mile Cove Ecological Park in Cape Coral with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours. 10 a.m.-l p.m. Leam the basics of kayaking safety and paddling. We start on land with basic kayak and safety information then on to the water instruc-tion. After that you will get to practice your new skills and go for a paddle in the park. For beginners. $40 includes all equipment and the lessons. To reserve your spot call

three granddaughters. Tobler explained that she decided to take part in Hands Across the Sand to raise awareness for issues that impact future generations.

"And present generations," she said. "Because it's important."

Tobler also expressed disappointment that more people did not join in Saturday, adding that had her and her granddaugh-ters known about it beforehand, they would have participated.

For Cape residents Byron and Kaye Wallace, it was their third year volunteer-ing at the event.

"We realized moving to Florida the impact offshore drilling can have on the environment," Kaye Wallace said.

She explained that people cannot wait for the government to take care of them and expect them to do what they want, Americans have to speak up and tell offi-cials what they want.

"Apathy is a terrible disease, but who

cares?" she joked. Though the participation Saturday was

small, Wallace noted that there were other gatherings and just because people do not take part does not mean they do not agree with the mission.

"I think there are thousands and thou-sands of people who agree with. this cause," she said.

As part of the event, Young passed around petitions for people to sign that will be sent to a Tallahassee-based organ-ization with a similar goal, Save Our Seas. It will present the petitions, which ask for a ban on offshore drilling close to Florida's shoreline, to the state Legislature.

"We're going to continue this until we get a ban on offshore drilling in the coastal waters of Southwest Florida," Young said, noting that the ban does not apply to oil rigs in the Gulf.

Cape Coral Parks & Rec at 239 549-4606. • Monday, August 13th - Peace River

and Hunter Creek Estuary Bird Rookery Kayak Tour with. GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours. 2-5 p.m. Punta Gorda. Wilderness and birds on the Peace River and its tributaries. Quiet and lovely. All equipment provided and your guide is a Certified Florida Master Naturalist. $40 per person. Reservations call 239 694-5513

• Tuesday, August 14 — Estuary Kayak Tour in Estero Bay with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. - Bonita Beach. Leam about the wonders of America's only Mangrove Forest. See herons, egrets, pelicans, osprey, roseate spoonbills, dolphins, manatees and more. Includes all equipment and a Florida Master Naturalist will be your guide.$40 per person. Reservations required 239 694-5513.

• Wednesday, August 15 -Cocohatchee River/Wiggins Pass Estuary Kayak Tour with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours 10 a.m.-1 p.m. North Naples. This is a beautiful estuary area, with mangroves and many birds, dolphins, manatees and other critters. Includes all equipment and a Florida Master Naturalist as your guide. $45 per person - reserva-tions needed - 239-694-5513.

• Thursday, August 16 — Archeological Kayak & Site Tour with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours. - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Bokeelia. Learn about our ancient native Calusa Civilization by taking a guided tour of the Calusa Heritage Trail at the Pineland Site Complex. Then paddle on the grass flats of Pine Island Sound like the Calusa did. See a variety of birds, sponges, fish, soft corals, bottom dwelling creatures, dolphin and sometimes manatee. $60 per person includes all equipment and your entry fee to the Calusa Heritage Trail. Call 239 694-5513 for a reservation.

• Friday, August 17 - Mangrove

See TOURS, page 28

A loggerhead returning to the Gulf after nesting on Sanibel this May. NOTE: This photo was taken from a safe distance after the turtle had completed her nest. It is illegal to interfere with nesting sea turtles.

Sea Turtle Nesting Stats Turtles are slowing down, but aren't quite finished nesting. Below is where we stand with sea turtle activity as of Aug. 3, 2012, as well as the previous two years for comparison.

As of August 3, 2012: Sanibel East - 67 nests, 145 false crawls, 0 hatches Sanibel West - 242 nests, 515 false crawls, 30 hatches Captiva -113 nests, 170 false crawls, 12 hatches

As of August 3, 2011: Sanibel East - 37 nests, 84 false crawls, 10 hatches Sanibel West - 236 nests, 354 false crawls, 67 hatches Captiva - 76 nests, 54 false crawls, 36 hatches

As of August 3, 2010: Sanibel East - 19 nests, 64 false crawls, 1 hatch Sanibel West - 133 nests, 238 false crawls, 34 hatches Captiva - 59 nests, 115 false crawls, 22 hatches

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F.I.S.H. unveils logo for 10K Race Special to the Reporter

F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here) of Sanibel unveiled the official logo for the upcoming lOK Race 4 FISH.

The logo, developed by popular car-toonist Dave Horton, will begin appear-ing around the islands this week pro-moting the race on posters, banners and t-shirts. The 4th annual 10K Race 4 FISH event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct, 13, 2012.

Horton designed a new logo in his FISH 10K series this year, kindly donating his time and designs to FISH for this event. This year's logo features Horton's popular island critters: a fish, a dolphin and a shark racing to the fin-ish line.

"Our races simply wouldn't be the same without these logos. They are a perfect image for this fun island event and we are grateful that Dave Horton has so kindly provided us with his won-derful designs over the last three years," said Bill Fellows, president of FISH.

Both the 2010 and the 2011 logos featured Horton's favorite alligator, raccoon and an ibis.

The race starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Sanibel Community House, will follow a marked 10K circuit around the island and return to the finish line at the Sanibel Community House. A trade fair aimed at the runners, their families and friends is part of the event, as well as refreshment tables and water stations around the island for runners.

The 10K Race 4 FISH is being held in conjunction with the Fort Myers Track Club and is expected to attract more than 400 runners this year. More than 40 island businesses and organiza-tions sponsored the race in 2011, and more than 120 people volunteered to support and execute a event. Runners can download the entry form at www.fishofsanibel.com

The 10K is the main fund-raising event for FISH this year to help support the charity's wide range of services to Sanibel and Captiva islanders and visi-tors with an army of more than 200 vol-unteers.

PHOTO PROVIDKD From left Pete Bender, Ed Ridlehoover, Dave Horton, Nancy Bender, Maggi Feiner and John Pryor gathered to show off the new logo for the 4th 10K Race 4 F.I.S.H.

Photographer honored through nursing educational grants Staff report sancapnews@breezenewspapers.com

Leie Memorial Health System Foundation last week handed out educational grants from the Madeleine R. Taeni Nursing Education Fund to six students seeking an advanced nursing degree. *

These grants were presented in the name of photographer Carol Orr Hartman.

"It was pretty overwhelming with six scholarships going out to nursing students in my name and getting to meet one of them," said Hartman. "And I thought I had just been having fun taking pictures for the last six years."

Grant recipients were William Brody, Karen Hazelwood, Tom Hordinski, Anne Simmons, Jennifer Vega and Ashton Wilson.

The educational grants are awarded each year in recognition of a number of outstanding community partners who have helped shape Lee Memorial into the heart of the community in the hope that the awardees will continue their legacy of compassion and caring. Long-time volunteers, physicians, community, board and auxiliary leaders, philantropists and community advocates all play major roles in the system's success.

Hartman has donated her photographic services to Lee Memorial since 2007. Her artistic images have helped convey the system's message of hope and caring to the community. Always willing to take time from her schedule to serve as lead photogra-pher on the system's many special events, Hartman captures the images and provides foundation staff with electronic files so images can be reproduced in newspapers, including the Islander/Island Reporter, and magazines. She also generously donates selections of her fine art photography for use as auction items in fund-raising events.

Taeni is a long time philantropist and supporter of Lee Memorial, serving on the board of the foundation. Through her generosity a major expansion of the Weigner Taeni Center for Emergency Services at Cape Coral Hospital is currently under way.

New Doc Ford novel on the way Special to the Reporter

Randy Wayne White has a new book coming out titled GONE, the first in a new series with a female protagonist.

Published by Putnam, the new novel will be on sale Sept. 4.

After nearly 20 bestselling Doc Ford novels. Randy Wayne White has become one of the most popular thriller-writers in the nation. Now in GONE, White introduces readers to Hannah Smith, a "strong, formidable woman, the descendant of genera-tions of resourceful Florida women (with a touch of the wild side)." Hannah is being touted as a perfect complement to Doc Ford with the book "set in the world fans have come to love so well."

Some background on GONE: Hannah Smith (who fans might

remember from his book Captiva) lives on the Gulf Coast just across the bay from Sanibel Island and works as a fishing guide. She also inherited a small investigation agency on the side, an endeavor she wasn't planning on doing any-thing with. However, her ability to act under pressure during a stomi impresses her wealthy client who realizes she is just the right person to track down his missing niece - a woman who stands to inherit

a vast $90 million sum. Hannah must follows a trail of clues that lead her from the enclaves of the rich living on Captiva Island to the mangrove swamps of the Ten Thousand Islands and deep into the recesses of Florida — places you don't find on tourist maps. While White has always created layered female supporting charac-

ters, Hannah is a perfect comple-ment to Doc Ford. Set in the world fans have come to love so well. White once again captures the true spirit and essence of the land, its people, and its ecology - and introduces readers to an unforget-table new heroine.

White will be coming to Fort Myers and Naples for the follow-ing events:

In Fort Myers: Tuesday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m., at Barnes & Noble, 13751 Tamiami Trail; and Monday, Sept. 24, noon-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. at Doc Ford's Fort Myers Rum Bar & Grille, 708 Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Myers Beach.

In Naples: Friday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m., Costco, 6275 Naples Boulevard.

Fishing tournament to give away Hobie kayak Special to the Reporter

The winner of the Calusa Blueway Fishing Tournament will nab a Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12 fishing kayak, cour-tesy of Hobie and Estero River Outfitters at the annual event scheduled for Nov. 3.

Cash prizes also are awarded to those who place in the tour-nament.

Rapidly becoming a premier tournament in Southwest Florida, the catch-and^elefise

event is expected to draw 75 anglers to Lee County water-ways as part of the Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival along the shores of Southwest Florida.

The event features a one-day competition for anglers who catch and refease snook, red-fish, sea trout and other species. All fishing must occur on Lee County waterways. The Nov. 2 captains' meeting is at Angler's Inn, Matlacha, with

refreshments from Bert's Bar & Grill.

The weigh-in is Nov. 3 at Matlacha Park, where angjers can also enjoy the annual Bluegrass for a Blueway and A Taste of Matlacha, featuring live music by the Skeeterland Bluegrass Band.

The first-place finisher wins a Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12, along with accessories for the

See TOURNAMENT, page 34

Nature Notes Sanibel-Captiva Conservation

Foundation 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Rd.

Phone: 239-472-2329 Dolphin & Wildlife Adventure Cruises:

Daily, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Where: Pine Island Sound; departs

McCarthy's Marina, Captiva In cooperation with Captiva Cruises, an

excellent opportunity for the whole family to view wildlife in Pine Island Sound. Cost is $20/adults, $12.50/children.

Reservations required, call 472-5300. Butterfly House: Call for schedule

Leam about the life cycle of the Zebra Longwing, the state butterfly, on a self-guid-ed tour of the Butterfly House.

Human Uses of Florida Native Plants Explore our Ethnobotany garden to learn

about Florida's native plants. Signs briefly explain how plants have been used for cen-turies for food, shelter, medicine and art. Guided Native & Tropical Garden Tour

The Gardens at Sanibel Moorings Resort overflows with many unusual exotic and native tropical plants. Walking lours of approximately two are offeredat 9 a.m. Wednesdays.The cost is $5 per person.

Sanibel Moorings Resort is- located at 845 E Gulf Drive, Sanibel. For information and RSVP call 472-4119

' A S a U f e O H e U i See wildlife up close while cruising the

tranquil waters of Tarpon Bay. With a natu-ralist by your side, discover manatees and dolphins and observe amazing bird life on the rookery islands. Includes touch tank exploration. An excellent program for all ages. And don't forget our popular Breakfast and Evening cruises, too! (Daytime, 90 min-utes; Evening, 2 hours)

Captiva Cruises 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva

Phone: 239-472-5300 Web: www.captivacruises.com

v Kp) or I vppft Lunch & Dolphin. 18 ajn. to 3 p.m.

Cruise Pine Island Sound, the prime habi-tat of dolphins. Visit unique island destina-tion where lunch is available at waterfront restaurants. Adults $35, Child $20

Half-day (9 a.m. lo noon and 1 to 4 p.m.) and Full-day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Beach and Shelling cruise to premier bar-rier island .state park. Pack a lunch, your swimming gear and adventurous spirit! Full-Day: Adults $45, Child $35; Half-Day: Adults $35, Child $20

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900 Tarpon Bay Road Phone: 239-472-8900

Tnm Tour Protect Wildlife and Take the Tram!: Daiy except Fridays

Join a naturalist aboard an open-air tram for a tour of Wildlife Drive at 'Ding' Darling through the heart of the refuge. Sit back and relax while learning the basics of the ecosys-tem and its numerous inhabitants. 90 min-utes.

I Ka*ak Trafl Tour: Dady at and Hh3® w & 1 i A great introduction to Tarpon Bay! Paddle

with a naturalist through the mangrove forest along the Commodore Creek Water Trail. Leam about the rich backbay ecosystem and the creatures that live there. Includes kayak rental for the entire day. (1.5 hours with natu-ralist, then you can keep the kayak out on your own afterwards.)

Join us as the sun goes down on a paddle to the Rookery Islands as hundreds of biids return to roost for the night. Days offered vary, please call for current schedule. (21/2 hours)

Get to know our local marine life during an interactive touch tank presentation with a marine biologist. Discover first-hand the crea-tures beneath the surface, including conchs, sea urchins, seastars, horseshoe crabs and more.

Tour of Tarpon Bay Join a Paddlefit Certified naturalist to leam

the basics of standup paddleboarding while you tour the Tarpon Bay estuary. Get a birds eye view as you stand aboard these stable boards. You'll leam all about the inhabitants of the seagrass flats including, fish, oysters, man-atees, dolphins and birds of prey. The tour lasts 90 minutes. Tour times are either 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. All skill levels welcome but partici-pants must be at least 13 years of age and weight at least 90 pounds.

10 a.m. - 4 pan. Escape to this quaint seaside village with

banyan trees, historic churches, lighthouse, unique shops and restaurants. Adults $45, Child $35 Dolphin & Uiffifc \chentnre. 4-5:3(1 p-m.

Narrated by the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation. This is an excel-lent cruise to view dolphins and other wildlife in their natural setting. Adults $25, Child $15

Enjoy the fsesh sea air and live music while watching the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico. Adults $25, Child $15

Two-hour cruises aboard a 40-foot Sailing Catamaran. A spectacular Gulf of Mexico sailing adventure. Adults $45, Child $35

Pri» tftf C. ifiy fTDMifinm Times are customized lo guests needs Beach, shelling, lunch or sailing "custom

tours." Boats can accommodate groups of 1-6 and 7-48 passengers.

Adventures in Paradise Port Sanibel Marina

14341 Port Comfort Rd., Fort Myers Phone: 239-472-8443

Backwater Fishing: Daily 9 n.m. to noon. All fishing equiphient. bait, tackle and

license provided. Sealife Encounter Excursion:

Daily 12 JO to 3 p.m. Join the marine biologist/naturalist and

cruise aboard "Miss Paradise" for a hands-on learning experience for the whole family com-plete with touch tanks and aquariums! See everything from seahorses to dolphins. Wear your beach shoes and bring your towels.

Shelling the Outer Islands: " Tues., Wed., Thurs., Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cruise to the Outer Islands for Shelling

and lunch at Barnacle Phil's. Cruise through San Carlos Bay, by the rookery and spoil islands while enjoying dolphins, herons, egrets and osprey! Wear beach shoes and bring your towels.

Afternoon Dolphin Cruise: Tiles.. \\id. I hur\.. Sat. 3:30- 5 p.m. Cruise through San Carlos and Pine Island

Sound to see and leam about the mangrove islands and estuaries where Calusa Indians once lived. Leam the history, see the dolphins!

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Complimentary champagne is served as you cruise out by Bird Island where all the birds come to roost for the night, along the coast of Sanibel and out by the Lighthouse. Canoe/Kayak Rentals & Eco-Touis: Rentals daily. Tours 9 to 11 a.m. Paddle through Larry's Lagoon, along Stingray Bay through the Mangrove Forest Discover where manatee visit, dolphins feed, birds flock and eagles nest!

Tours From page 26 Mazes of Matlacha Pass Kayak Tour with GAEA .Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit the Mangrove Mazes and Tunnels of Matlacha Pass, "Nature's Cathedrals". Lots of birds, fish and critters in these mysterious tunnels. We may see the visiting White Pelicans. Includes all equipment and a Florida Master Naturalist as your guide. $50 per person. Reservations needed. 239 694-5513. -

• Friday, August 17 - Sunset/Bird Rookery Kayak Tour on the Caloosahatchee River with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours. 6-9 p.m. Fort Myers. Paddle on the Caloosahatchee and some wild creeks with 1000's of birds. Learn about the plants and animals that are in this part of our estuary. Great view of the sunset! Includes all equipment and a Florida Master Naturalist will be your guide. $40 per person. Reservations a must. 239 694-5513.

• Saturday, August 18 - Estuary Kayak Tour in Estero Bay with GAEA Guides - Guided-Kayak Nature Tours, 10 a.m.-l p.m. - Bonita Beach. Learn about the wonders of America's only Mangrove Forest. See herons, egrets, pelicans, osprey, roseate spoonbills, dolphins, manatees and more, includes all equip-ment and a Florida Master Naturalist will be your guide.$40 per person. Reservations required 239 694-5513.

• Sunday. August 19 - Estero River Kayak Tour with GAEA Guides. Launching from Koreshan State Historic Site at 9 a.m. finished by noon. A lovely meander on this shady river. Lea,rn about the plants and animals that call the Estero home and about the estuary that the river is part of. $45 per person includes Fla. Master Naturalist Guide and all equip-ment. Reservation needed - 239 694-5513

• Monday, August 20 - Kayak Alligator Creek in Punta Gorda with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours -8 a.m.-12 p.m. This is a beautiful creek that is part of Charlotte Harbor Estuary. See the transition from fresh water to salt. Lots of fish and birds feed on this creek. Learn about the estuary, the "cradle" of the Ocean, and the important mangrove forest. $50 per person includes all equipment and a Fla. Master Naturalist as your guide. Reservations needed - 239 694-5513 (out of town? 866 256-6388).

• Tuesday, August 21 - Estuary Kayak Tour in Estero Bay with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. - Bonita Beach. Learn about the wonders of America's only Mangrove Forest. See herons, egrets, pelicans, osprey. roseate spoonbills, dolphins, manatees and more, includes all equip-ment and a Florida Master Naturalist will be your guide.$40 per person. Reservations required 239 694-5513.

• Wednesday, August 22 — Cocohatchee River/Wiggins Pass Estuary Kayak Tour with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours 10 a.m.-l p.m. North Naples. This is a beautiful estuary area, with mangroves and many birds, dolphins, manatees and other critters. Includes all equipment and a Florida Master Naturalist as your guide. $45 per person - reservations needed - 239-694-5513.

• Thursday, August 23 - Bat Kayak Tour in North Fort Myers with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours. 6-

9 p.m. Visit a lovely creek in the wilder-ness of North Fort Myers. This is part of our estuary system, with many plants and animals. At dusk we will see the bats come out of their hiding places. Leam about these very interesting, ancient and important creatures from your Certified Florida Master Naturalist guide. $40 per person. All equipment included. Reservations needed. 239 694-5513.

• Friday, August 24 - Estuary Kayak Tour on the East Side of Estero Bay with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours from Coconut Point in Bonita Springs. 10 a.m.-l p.m. A great area to leam about Florida's First Aquatic Preserve. This estuary is abundant with life - many birds and marine creatures. Wander around secluded mangrove lagoons and tunnels. Hear stories of the Calusa natives that lived in this area for 1000's of years. $45 per person - reser-vations needed. 239 694-5513.

• Friday,.August 24 - Sunset/Bird Rookery Kayak Tour on the Caloosahatchee River with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fort Myers. Paddle on the Caloosahatchee and some wild creeks with 1000's of birds. Leam about the plants and animals that are in this part of our estuary. Great view of the sunset! Includes all equipment and a Florida Master Naturalist will be your guide. $40 per person. Reservations a must. 239 694-5513.

• Saturday, August 25 - Estuary Kayak Tour in Estero Bay with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours, 10 a.m.-l p.m. - Bonita Beach. Leam about the wonders of America's only Mangrove Forest. See herons, egrets, pelicans, osprey, roseate spoonbills, dolphins, manatees and more, includes all equip-ment and a Florida Master Naturalist will be your guide.$40. per person. Reservations required 239 694-5513.

• Sunday, August 26 — Rivers and Creek Kayak Tour from Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve with GAEA Guides - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Leam about the history of the Caloosahatchee and Orange Rivers, about the pstuary that this area is part of and get to know the wild creeks of the preserve. Visit air active bird rookery island with many birds nesting at this time of the year. Leam about the birds, plants and animals that live here. $50 per person includes all equipment and a Florida Master Naturalist as your guide. Call 239 694-5513 for reservation.

• Monday, August 27 - Kayak Shell Creek in Punta Gorda with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours -10 a.m.-l p.m. This is a beautiful.-undis-turbed creek with many cypress and large oak trees, lots of fish and birds feed from this creek. This is one of the only areas that we see the rare Limpkin. Includes all equipment and a Florida Master Naturalist as your guide. $40 per person, reservations needed - 239 694-5513 or toll free 866 256-6388.

• Tuesday, August 28 — Estuary Kayak Tour in Estero Bay with GAEA Guides - Guided Kayak Nature Tours, 10 a.m.-l p.m. - Bonita Beach. Leam about the wonders of America's only Mangrove Forest. See herons, egrets, pelicans, osprey, roseate spoonbills, dolphins, manatees and more. Includes all equip-ment and a Florida Master Naturalist will be your guide. $40 per person. Reservations required 239 694-5513. _

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©2010 Tribune Media Services. Inc.

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The thrust and parry of a good declarer and a fine defender is fascinating. Even This seemingly pedestrian hand contained a tactical battle.

The auction was routine. With an all-prime hand. South was well within the ran«c for an opening bid of two no trump, and North had ample to raise to game but not enough to consider slam.

West led the queen of spades and declarer was faced with an immediate problem: Should South hold up for one round on the opening lead?

No way! A shift to hearts or clubs might prove cata-strophic and, if spades were 4-3, the suit presented no threat; if spades were 5-2, East could be given the lead with impunity since, after the second round of the suit that defender would have no spade tO return. Declarer won with the king.

Usually, when trying to set up a suit it is right to lead toward the hand with two honors. Here, however, a bad diamond split posed no threat if West held the length, so declarer thoughtfully led the king of diamonds at trick two. It was East's turn to shine — the king was allowed to hold the trick. Declarer continued with a diamond. West discarding a heart and, had an honor been played from dummy. East would have ducked again and declar-er would have been unable to come to more than two tricks in the suit and eight overall. But South countered elegantly by playing low from the table, forcing East to win the trick.

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A combination of strong full-moon tides and good weather with only an occasional thunderstorm gave anglers and families a chance to get one last shot at summer boating before the kids hit the classroom to start the school year.

Inshore, the morning hours were the best time to look for action working top-water lures. The first couple hours of sunlight found redfish and trout chasing surface baits over shallow water in south Matlacha Pass and in the sound near the Flamingo Bay entrance. Juvenile tar-pon up to 15 pounds were also hooked on both conventional and fly tackle in the post dawn hours.

Very strong mid-morning incoming tides brought good trout action, plus a mix of bluefish, mackerel, small sharks, and huge ladyfish. Fish were reported from Bokeelia to St. James in Pine Island Sound over deeper grass bottoms from 4 to 8 feet. Many of the trout are running just under-size but there was also larger fish up to 22 inches caught. Often the action was fast and with a little time a limit of good fish was achieved. Free lined live pilchards, small pinfish under a popping cork, and DOA shrimp; also under a popping cork were the favored baits. Capt. Gary Clark also reports catching redfish up to 6 pounds on the open water flats, mixed with the trout, north of the power lines in the sound.

Capt. Bill Russell

On the Water

As usual this month the majority of the redfish reported were caught under the shade of the mangroves on the high water. Fish to 29 inches were hooked near Masters Landing in Matlacha Pass, off the eastern shore of Charlotte Harbor, and throughout the keys in the sound south of Pineland.

Baits included pilchards, shrimp, pinfish and ladyfish steaks. A favored technique is to chum the area under the mangroves with cut pieces of any of the above, then take a silver dollar-sized pinfish, cut its tail off and

fish it in the same spot as the chum using a light sinker to keep it in position.

Gag grouper and mangrove snapper were caught from Captiva and Boca Grande passes; most of the grouper are running undersize with a few legal fish up to 25 inches caught. For grouper the best bait was fairly large live pinfish, either hooked mouth first on a large jig head or on a knocker rig. For snapper, live shrimp, small pinfish and pilchards fished on a 1/0 circle hook with enough weight to bounce along the bottom was the ticket.

Spanish mackerel and small sharks were reported less than a mile off Sanibel Beach. The mackerel were run-ning up to 22 inches and the sharks from 3-5 feet with many of them hard-fighting blacktips. Look for surface activity

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Look for redfish under the mangroves this month. Helmut Rauch caught this big redfish on a live pinfish under the sbade of the mangroves on high water. He was fishing Matlacha Pass with Captain Bill Russell on last weeks full moon tides. around bait schools and watch for birds.

Grouper limits were caught west of the Sanibel Lighthouse in depths from 65 to 80 feet. Most were reds with the largest at 28 inches caught on pinfish, grunts, mullet and squid. Sharks up to 5 feet were also caught while grouper dig-ging-

Well, school is back in session again, I hope everyone had a chance to spend some quality time on the water with the young ones over the summer. It should really be quiet on the water now with the kids back in class and summer vacations

coming to a close. This is a peaceful time to enjoy on the water, take advantage of it, before you know it our winter friends from the north will be back.

If you have, a fishing report or for charter information, please contact us at:

239-283-7960; ww w. f i shp ine i s -Iand.com or gcl2fish@live.com.

Have a safe week and good fishin'.

Two-time winner

Skipp Tutor won the third shootout of the summer season at Beachview Golf Course last week. Tutor outlasted seven other competitors and did it in style with a birdie on the last hole. It is Tutor's second shootout win this sea-son.

PHOTO PROVIDED

Last 31-game winner to visit Miracle Special to the Reporter

The Fort Myers Miracle manage-ment team reports that former Major League Baseball star Denny McLain will visit Hammond Stadium on. Aug.23.

The last pitcher to win at least 30 games in the majors, McLain is expected to sign autographs, greet fans and throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

McLain played 10 seasons with the Detroit Tigers. Washington Senators, Oakland Athletics and Atlanta Braves. Accumulating a career record of 131-91, McLain is most well known in the history of the game as the last pitcher to win 30 or more games in a single season, going 31-6 in 1968 at age 24. Only 13 players have won 30 or more games in a season since the beginning of the 20th Century.

In 1968, McLain won the first of his two Cy Young Awards and was named the American League's Most Valuable Player. In addition to his 31

wins, McLain tossed 28 complete games with six shutouts during that season, striking out 280 hitters. In 1969, McLain followed that histori-cal season with a second consecutive Cy Young Award with a 24-9 record and a league-best nine shutouts.

During his 10-year stint at the MLB level, McLain racked up 1,282 strikeouts in 1.886 innings with a. 3.39 career earned-run average and was a three-time All-Star.

Known for his outspoken and per-sonable nature. McLain is promoting his new soft cover book titled "31-6." Copies of "31 -6" will be available for sale at Hammond Stadium as well as McLain's hard cover book "I Told You I Wasn't Perfect."

In addition to McLain's presence on Aug. 23, fans in attendance will have the opportunity to enjoy another Thirsty Thursday at The Bill, which features half-price domestic draft beers. The Miracle host the Bradenton Marauders with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. Gates will open at 6 p.m.

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August 14

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August 15

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August 16

at Jupiter

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August 17

at Palm Beach

TBD

August 18

at Paim Beach

TBD

August 19

at Palm Beach

TBD

August 21

vs. Bradenton 7:05 PM

August 22

at Bradenton 7:05 PM

August 23

vs. Bradenton 7:05 PM

August 24

vs. Palm Beach

7:05 PM

August 25

vs. Paim Beach

6:05 PM

August 26

vs. Paim Beach

1:05 PM

August 27

at Bradenton 6:30 PM

August 28

at Bradenton 6:30 PM

August 29

at Bradenton 6:30 PM

August 30

vs. Charlotte 7:05 PM

August 31

vs. Charlotte 7:05 PM

Shell Point to observe Patriot Golf weekend Special to the Reporter

Shell Point Golf Club will participate in the nationally recognized Patriot Day Golf from Aug. 31 through Sept. 3.

To show support during this weekend event, Shell Point Golf Club will donate $ 1 from every paid round over the week-end to the Folds of Honor Foundation. Additionally, Shell Point Golf Club will double the final total of the rounds dona-tions from the weekend. To make a reser-vation to participate in this event call (239) 433-9790.

"This is an amazing organization that gives back to those who have given so

much for the freedom of our country, and we are honored that we can participate," said Michael Raber, head golf pro at Shell Point. "We hope that everyone comes out to support this worthwhile cause, while also enjoying a game of golf. We believe that every day is a great day for golf at the Shell Point Golf Club."

Patriot Golf Day is the flagship fund-raiser for the Folds of Honor Foundation which provides post-secondary education-al scholarships for the children and spous-es of military men and women disabled or killed while serving our great nation.

Sanibel Rec Center Calendar Monday Hours

6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 7:15 a.m. Low-impact aerobics 8:30 a.m. Cycle zone

t-9:00 a.m. Shallow water aerobics 10:00 a.m. Hi-low impace aerobics 10:30 a.m. Deep water aerobics 12:00 p.m. Hatha flow yoga 5:15 p.m. BOSU Pilates 6:30 p.m. Zumba

Tuesday Hours 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 6:45 a.m. Flow yoga 8:30 a.m. Cycle zone 9:00 a.m. Deep water aerobics 10:00 a.m. Power sculpting 10:30 a.m. Water Pilates 12:00 p.m. Zumba 5:30 p.m. Cycle Zone

Wednesday Hours 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 7:15 a.m. Low-impact aerobics 8:30 a.m. Cycle zone 9:00 a.m. Shallow water aerobics 10:00 a.m. Hi-low impact aerobics 10:30 as.m. Deep water aerobics 12:00 p.m. Flow yoga 5:30 p.m. All level yoga » 6:30 p.m. Zumba

Thursday Hours 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 6:45 a.m? Flow yoga 7:15 a.m. Cycle zone 8:30 a.m. Cycle zone

• 9:00 a.m. Aqua jogging • 10:00 a.m. Power sculpting • 10:30 a.m. Water Pilates • 12:00 p.m. Aquaritis/Zumba • 5:30 p.m. BOSU, ball & strength

Friday Hours • 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. • 7:15 a.m. Low-impact aerobics • 8:30 a.m. Cycle zone • 9:00 a.m. Shallow water aerobics • 10:00 a.m. Hi-low impact aerobics • 10:30 a.m. Deep water aerobics • 12:00 p.m. Hatha flow yoga

(Rec center closes at 6:30 p.m.)

Saturday Hours • 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. • 8:15 a.m. Cycle zone • 9:00 a. m. Deep water aerobics • 9:30 a.m. Power sculpting • 10:00 a.m. flow yoga

(Rec center closes at 5 p.m.)

Sunday Hours • Noon-5:00 p.m. Weight room, tennis, gym, water

slide, features pool, splash pad and lap pool use.

Sanibel Recreation Center is located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Daily, weekly and annual memberships are available. For more information call the Sanibel Recreation Center at (239) 472--345 or visit our web site at www.mysanibel.com

JIM LINETTE

ISLAND FACES Shared Use Path holds popularity all year

By JIM UNEnE jlinette@breezenewspapers.com

Even during the heat of the summer months, Sanibel's Shared Use Path network still draws visitors and residents alike. Bicycles of all descriptions, both rentals and individually owned, ardTthe most prominent method of transportation, walkers, joggers and skaters also can be seen shar-

ing the path. Parts of the ribbon of asphalt are being widened and repaved over the next couple of months. The work, including the construction of two new sections along Dixie

Beach and Bailey Road, is expected to be completed in time for the return of the island's seasonal residents.

JIM LINETTE Sanibel wannabes Colette and Kelly Sanner enjoy a leisurely ride on Periwinkle Way. JIM LINETTE

Island visitors from Denver Sarah (left) and Tina Hogeman sightsee along Periwinkle on a surrey bike rental.

A construction crew with Bateman Contracting has been busy preparing the bike path along Rabbitt Road for widening and repaving.

JIM LINETTE Betina and Jonathon Shakespeare cruise Sanibel's Shared Use Path on the east end of Periwinkle.

JIM LINETTE Island vacationers Julie and Kyle Clinton stop on the bike path along Periwinkle to catch their breath.

ISLAND FACES

Dylan Craig at Finnimore's Cycle Shop shows how to use a small sur-rey that is often rented

fiaian sitors.

SHANNEN HAYES

S H A N N E N HAYES S H A N N E N HAYES Don and Bette Watson of Sarasota at Tarpon Peggy and Scot Broede of Chicago enjoy a ride beach access along the bike path along Tarpon Bay Road

Kevin Boone rides the new Elliptigo that can only be rent-ed at Finnimore's Cycle Shop, 2353 Periwinkle Way, in Winds Plaza.

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S H A N N E N HAYES Anna, Miiana and Alina Moore of Maryland are ready to enjoy the Surrey they rented at Billy's Bikes, 1470 Periwinkle Way.

SHANNEN HAYES Dylan Craig in a four-seater SHANNEN HAYES Roadster that can only be rented Hannah, Logan, Kelli and Shawn Hoover of Kentucky get les-at Finnimore's Cycle Shop, 2353 sons on how to drive the their rented scooters by Johnny Periwinkle Way, in Winds Plaza. Costanzo, right, of Billy's Rentals, 1470 Periwinkle Way.

SHANNEN HAYES Staff at Billy's Bikes say bicycles are the most popular mode of rented transportation on the island.

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kayak, which has a retail value of more than $3,000. The Angler 12 is compact and versatile, equipped with features such as vantage seating, under-seat tack-le storage, horizontal storage for four rods and a livewell-ready cargo area.

The runner-up receives $500, based on 50 partici-pants. The third-place angler gets $300, with the fourth-place getting $150, and fifth-place earning $50.

"Fishing to win this Hobie kayak or a cash prize should amp up competition," said tournament director

Josh Harvel. "The Calusa Blueway trail and Southwest Florida waters are among the finest in the U.S. for kayak fishing. We are grateful to Estero River Outfitters for its support of the sport and the tourna-ment."

Tournament proceeds benefit the Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism, which is hosting the event with assistance from Florida Sea Grant, Lee County Parks & Recreation and Calusa Blueway volunteers.

The Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival features demonstrations, instruction, speakers, guided paddles,

a photo contest and evening entertainment throughout the weekend in nearby Fort Myers.

Streamlined online registration ($60 entry fee) for anglers at: www.CalusaBiuewayPaddlingFestival.com; click on "activities" and "fishing tournament" to find the regis-tration link.

For more information, contact Harvel at (239) 233-0655.

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Chlorine Tabs, Tools, Auto Vacuums, Free Water Testing •472-4100

(Anchor Points Plaza just East of Casa Ybel Rd.) Store and service center centrally located on Periwinkle for fast, friendly, professional service, repair and installation.