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11 Hertz Comes to EsteroEstero community groups set the stage for economic development

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Vax-D Therapy stands for vertebral axial decompression and is a non-surgical, drug free, and painless treatment for those suffering from chronic and severe neck and back pain that is now available locally. This noninvasive treatment utilizes cutting edge technology to put a mod-ern spin on a therapy that has been around for thousands of years, traction.

You see until recently traction was applied by securing the upper and lower half of the body and simply pulling it apart, many times with as much force as possible. Even though this treatment became widespread, and was even used in most hospitals during the 1980’s, it provided little relief for most suffering with neck and back pain. The reason for this was simple, the body is designed to naturally resist any force that attempts to pull it apart. This is why many people experienced pain during traction, because as the body resisted this force the muscles contracted and actually caused the pressure on the injured discs of the spine to increase, instead of decreasing like the treatment was intended to do.

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By D. H. [email protected] Springs — Chris Griffith, a Bonita Springs Noon Rotary member, didn’t know what to ex-pect when she walked into Zachary Schroeder’s fifth grade class for the first Ju-nior Achievement session. Griffith was armed with the prepared Junior Achieve-

front of the classroom be-fore the 45–minute session ended. “Some of the com-mercials were hysterical,” said Griffith.

“I was surprised when I saw each student with a laptop,” said Griffith. “The classroom is a different place from when I attended elementary school.” She be-lieves that the five session weekly classes stimulate imaginations for all the im-portant things they need to learn.

“It’s interesting to see it go from the first to the third class because you see a metamorphosis in the stu-dents,” said Schroeder. “In the beginning they see en-trepreneurship as a fantasy. As the classes progress they see owning their own busi-ness as something attain-able and that businesses are the building blocks of com-munities.”

Brittany Pritchard, Southwest Florida JA Pro-gram Manager, recently moved to Bonita Springs from Naples and plans to grow the program in her

new community,“Junior Achievement

volunteers who impart their business knowledge and ex-amples of success at BSE are all Bonita Springs residents who care about the future of our area youth,” said Prich-ard. “I am glad to be a mem-ber of this community.”

Chris Griffith, Ruth Oberholtzer and Ryan Dixon each represent Bo-nita Springs businesses and are matched with three teachers in three dif-ferent fifth grade class-rooms. Bo-nita Springs Noon Rota-ry provided the $1,000 to fund the fifth grade JA curricu-lum and encourages their mem-bers to vol-unteer.

A d d i -tionally, all

three second grade classes at BSE already partici-pated this school year in the JA program, called “JA Our Community.” Audrey Vance, Christin Madden and Joel Whittenhall, vol-unteers from the local busi-ness community, taught JA in the second grade class-rooms. Mayor Ben Nelson visited at the conclusion of the sessions.

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ment (JA) curriculum and her own business experi-ence.

Before she left, Bonita Springs Elementary School (BSE) fifth graders were talking about their future.

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Students in Zachary Schroeder’s fifth grade class at Bonita Springs Elementary participate in Junior Achievement group discussion.

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Bonita Springs Elementary fifth grade students after a Junior Achievement session with teacher Zachary Schroeder, volunteer Chris Griffith and Brittany Pritchard, Junior Achieve-ment Program Manager.


preneurship and financial literacy are the three main goals of JA. They are closely tied to state academic level standards and state ap-proved common core mea-sures to enhance reading, writing and mathematics in the classroom. Teachers re-main in the classroom dur-ing the JA teaching session.

Founded in 1916, JA is nearly 100 years old. The original program taught the

hands–on business model in after–school clubs as an integrated experience in citizenship. The clubs actu-ally started small business-es, sold stock, and practiced the business organization model, including business profits and losses.

Some high schools still use the original model for their JA curriculum. Changing demographics, two working parents and

lack of neighborhood schools created the need for change. The result is the current JA format that takes a pre-pared curriculum into the classroom.

In Charlotte, Lee and Collier Coun-ties, 12,000 students in 500 classes partici-pated in JA this year. Classes usually start after FCAT exams even though the curriculum is closely tied to the same skills as required for the FCAT. JA stress-es critical thinking and teamwork in addition to academics.

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This day there were 10 dedicated professionals in attendance. Doug Pratt, Senior Pastor of First Pres-byterian, hosted the ses-sion and led with prayer and then a great round of information from all in at-tendance. Members shared projects they had just fin-ished and those they were about to engage in.

Ron Watford of Love, INC told the group that 62 local volunteers participat-ed in the “Servathon” host-ed by First Baptist under-taking 42 different projects for less fortunate home-owners in Bonita. Kevin Bradley of First Baptist added, “many of the volun-teers were so positively im-

new school year. She said her plans were to “. . . feed not only the children – but parents and siblings. This includes space, food, equipment, volunteers, cooking, cleaning – a ma-jor undertaking to help the less fortunate.” Ron said he had sent out a call to over 400 volunteers by e-mail to help in Clarice’s efforts.

Doug Pratt spoke of First Presbyterian donat-ing church space to a local Hispanic church, razed by fire, so they could hold a major fundraiser to rebuild their church. Gerry Franck of Harvest Time Ministries spoke of the National Day of Prayer. And so it went.

Doug led the group in discussing their fond memories of those that influenced them to their calling and then identified the myriad of needs in our community. From assist-ing farm workers to Hertz employees to new churches in the area that need help getting going, to pastors that need support – the concerns being addressed were significant.

Spiritual Strength in Bonita Springs

By Mark [email protected]

Bonita Springs — It was about noon on a Monday in May. I was invited and sat in on a special meeting – one that takes place every month at the First Presby-terian Church on Bonita Beach Road.

The Bonita Springs Ministerial Association is a loose group of pas-tors, ministers, lay people and ministry folks from various congregations in our community. I learned meeting attendance fluctu-ates from 10 to 20 depend-ing on time of year and activities among those that participate. They meet to connect on issues of com-mon concerns and most important – to provide support for each other’s ef-forts in the community.

That support comes in prayer, volunteer time and effort and in some cases physical resources. In our midst, our spiritual leaders have set aside denomina-tional differences to come

They step up to support each other and their projects and in the process serve the

Bonita community with little fanfare.

pacted by the experience that they are continuing their efforts even though the event is over.”

Clarice Setser of First Methodist spoke of her project to supply 200 school children with two meals per day during the nine day gap between the end of summer school and the beginning of the

Our local spiritual community is not isolated and self–serving. They step up to support each other and their projects and in the process serve the Bonita community with little fanfare. It’s just one more of the corner-stones that makes Bonita such a special place for all of us.

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News and ViewsBy Peter R. O’[email protected]

Estero in the Driver’s SeatThese are exciting times in Estero, the land

of the ECCL, ECPP and EDRC. Hertz is coming to town, due in no small part to a decade’s worth of groundwork by these groups best known by their acronyms.

“We think Hertz will be a terrific neighbor, and go beyond that,” said Nick Batos, head of the Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL), in an interview with the Spotlight. “We believe they will do a real first class job.”

Hertz plans to build its new headquarters on a 34-acre triangular lot on the southeast corner of Williams Road and US 41. At a recent Estero Community Planning Panel (ECPP) meeting, a property representative stated that ground breaking is scheduled for January 2014, with completion by mid to late 2015.

Claiming credit for Hertz’s decision is not in Batos’ vocabulary. That, he said, belongs to those who met with the company during the last few months.

For Estero, Hertz’s decision has special significance, said Batos. He views it as a vindi-cation, once again, of a vision that the best de-velopers won’t just tolerate proscriptive zoning requirements; they will actually gravitate to an area that sensibly applies them.

Early last decade, a group of Estero resi-dents including Don Eslick, Batos’ predecessor at ECCL, sat with Coconut Mall developers to discuss how the mall and adjacent area would be developed. “They ended up with an 81-page book with criteria as to how it would be built, the buffering, the landscaping. It is very de-tailed,” said Batos. National chains within the mall were required to adapt their typical struc-tures to signage and other requirements.

The ECCL pushed Lee County to adopt local zoning guidance reflecting the Coconut “Beauty Book”. The result was projects like the award winning Lowe’s building on Corkscrew Road. “It’s the only one in the country like it,” said Batos. The Wal-Mart slated for Estero will meet required standards.

Hertz was given the Beauty Book before it agreed to the deal, said Batos. “They are willing to build in the Mediterranean style, and meet all the requirements”

“The idea is that if you want a uniqueness, you have to do these things,” he said. “We be-lieve that if you require additional things from businesses it creates an atmosphere that is bet-ter for everybody. When people drive by, they will notice it and stop.”

Any driver travelling through Estero can readily appreciate its singular appeal, but many area residents may not understand the special nature of the groups that have led its transfor-mation.

The ECCL, ECPP and the Estero Design Re-view Committee (EDRC) are community orga-nizations staffed entirely by volunteer residents. Thirty-eight Estero communities are repre-sented on the ECCL, which holds open monthly meetings. It receives input from hundreds of residents on some issues. The ECPP and EDRC provide input into Lee County’s development review.

“Our structure does not come without dif-ferences, but we work those out,” said Batos. ”It really is an amazing grass roots structure.”

Shelter Developer Sues Bonita; Claims 30-Day Gap

Readers of a certain age will recall the 18 ½ minute gap of Rose Mary Woods. Now Bonita Springs has its very own 30-day gap, at least ac-cording to lawyers for the developer who wants a permit to build a large homeless shelter in Ber-nwood on Old 41.

Bonita Springs City Council passed a moratorium last spring to halt homeless shel-ter development, giving itself time to craft a new homeless shelter law. After about a year of work, Council recently adopted the shelter law that, among other things, limits any shelter to 30 beds.

Shortly after the law was adopted, lawyers for the Bernwood property owner, the Estate of James A. Bernet, filed a complaint in Lee County court. They claim, in essence, that dur-ing a 30-day period from April 3 to May 3, 2013 neither the old moratorium nor the new shelter law applied. Their client’s homeless shelter ap-plication met all approval requirements during the 30-day gap, and therefore a shelter permit should be issued, they claim.

City Attorney Audrey Vance told the Spot-light that the claim has “procedural defects and substantive legal defects.” She did not dis-cuss the specifics of City’s rebuttal pending its filing in court, now slated for June. Among other things, expect the lawyers to be reaching for their dictionaries to argue the meaning of “enactment,” “adoption” and “effectiveness” of laws.

The lawsuit is the latest chapter in the on-going Old 41 shelter saga. On the day before Council passed the temporary moratorium last spring, the Bernwood property owner, together with St. Matthew’s House, filed its shelter ap-plication. St. Matthew’s subsequently dropped out, but the property owner persevered with the application. In early summer, City staff put it on hold when City outside counsel advised that the moratorium applied to it.

Bonita Downtown Landmark Sold – No, not the Wonder Gardens. A few years ago Lori Nelson, together with husband Ben, set out to prove a new restaurant, the Survey Café, could thrive on an Old 41 side street. As its many customers know, mission accomplished. In late April, Lori passed the torch to new own-ers, Brian and Isabelle Field. “We love the loyal and friendly customers, the building and the location,” Brian Field told the Spotlight…DR/GR – As a City consultant continues “to identify opportunities for new land uses” on environ-mentally zoned land east of I-75, Bonita Coun-cilman Steve McIntosh, known for choosing his words carefully, continues to forcefully express distaste for rezoning. “In my view, the City is not going to put 5,000 homes in the DR/GR,” he recently told an ECCL meeting. “There are three generations of McIntosh family in the City, and I intend to protect that for them, and all our other citizens.” …Bonita City Council elections – As expected, McIntosh and Steve Slachta will run for reelection next January. Pete Pastore will contest Slachta. Still unanswered is who wants term-limited Mar-tha Simons’ seat … Oak Creek dredging – Governor Rick Scott approved a $250,000 budget item for dredging Bonita’s Oak Creek…Summer nutrient restrictions – From June 1 through September 30, fertilizers using nitrogen or phosphorous may not be applied to turf or landscape plants in Bonita Springs.

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Bonita Springs – Five acres of cabbage palms and native vegetation provide an invit-ing environment for south-west Florida’s pets. Own-ers Deborah and George Braendle and their daughter Lisa Bromley say their Bo-nita Boarding Kennel and Pet Camp is “Where our family takes care of yours.”

The full service Bo-nita Springs dog retreat at 11860 Red Hibiscus just off East Terry Street and I–75 provides day care, vacation care and long-term care for dogs, cats and more. “We had a dog, a cat, a ferret and an Afri-can Grey from one family,” said Debi Braendle.

The African Grey par-rot caused a little confu-sion in the office. First it started imitating the ring-

ing phone and then the person answering. Some-times the guests create a few surprises.

“Another dog owner also brought a tiny tur-tle that I accepted at no charge. The dog was easy. The care instructions for the turtle were extensive,” she laughed.

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meets food needs. Medi-cations are also adminis-tered if needed, including injections. A vet is on call 24 hours a day. Dog train-ing and grooming services can be arranged on site.

Family pets may spend the day playing with friends, enjoy a walk on the nature trails and be fully groomed just before greeting their owner, a real “spa day.” Staff members say it’s a joy to watch bea-gles on the nature walk, ready to chase what their nose reveals except for the leash that’s always on dogs outside the fenced area. Cats have their own space.

“We offer a clean and professional pet camp,” said Lisa Bromley. “I origi-nally started a medical assistant career, but I de-cided instead to do some-thing with animals. I apply all I learned in the medical

assisting pro-gram, especially the cleanliness aspects.” Her mother said Lisa loved animals from a young age and wouldn’t even let her kill a spider.

Both Debi and George Braendle have corporate business back-grounds that con-tribute to their business success. Their daughter, Lisa, handles daily manage-ment details and loves con-necting with the animals and getting to know their owners.

“The Bonita Pet Camp is home away from home for my dogs Jake and Char-ly,” said Mary Sullivan of Naples. “I trust them com-pletely. It’s like sending Jake

and Charly to puppy camp with an extended family.”

The pet camp makes sure they have plenty of hurricane food and provi-sions, particularly a major supply of water, “just in case.” They have a gen-erator, hurricane shutters, and a “be prepared” atti-tude for the season. The of-

‘We offer a clean and professional

pet camp.’ – Lisa Bromley, co–owner

fice is closed holidays, but the staff is always on site.

Debi Braendle , a com-munity engaged person, splits her time among the Pet Camp, serving on charitable organization boards and enjoying her grandchildren. Gift cer-tificates are often donated to charity events.

Enjoying the trails at Bonita Boarding Kennel and Pet Camp are Cheryl Harrison, Assistant Manager with Biscuit, Lisa Bromley, co–owner, with Oliver and Debi Braendle, co–own-er, with Roxy.


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One-Year Change inClosed Sales

Single-Family Homes

One-Year Change inMedian Sales PriceSingle-Family Homes

One-Year Change inHomes for Sale

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The area real estate market contin-ued at strong pace in April, according to the latest data provided by the Bonita Springs – Estero Association of Realtors. Significant improvement was recorded in almost all key metrics when compared to April 2012.

April typically brings a high water mark in area single-family closed sales, and 2013 was no exception. In the single-family market, closed sales were up almost 9 percent over April 2012. Moreover, the number of new pending sales, a leading indicator of future sales, was up 66 percent over the same month last year. A total of 452 single-family homes sales were either

closed or newly pending in April, more than double the number during the depth of the recession four years ago.

Other April vital signs were strong as well. Median days on the market dropped below 100. Inventory supply expressed in months dropped to 8.5 (The industry benchmark for a “balanced” market is 5.5 months, with higher numbers signifying a buyers market). Sales price expressed as percentage of original list price was 91.9

percent.Similar trends prevailed in the condo-

minium market, which saw the average sales price rise by 31 percent when com-pared to the same month in 2012. Closed or newly pending condo sales totaled 440 in April, an almost 20 percent increase over the same month last year.

At month end there were 1,120 single-family homes and 1,091 condominiums on the market.

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January 195

October 80

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March 256

December 177

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Minneapolis was Steve’s home until he died of a drug overdose at the age of 43 in 2011. His parents organized the Founda-tion with lightning speed, a memorial beyond flow-ers. Its momentum grew rapidly with the support of Steve’s friends and family and helped turn grief into action.

Steve Rummler lived with chronic back pain that led to narcotic pain medi-cation (opioids) addiction. He later described it, “At first it was a lifeline. Now it is a noose around my

came from corporate back-grounds when they retired in Bonita Springs. “Judy had the foundation experience. She’s the President and I’m Chairman of the Board, but I’m Judy’s ‘Sherpa.’ I help her,” said Bill Rummler.

In the short two years of operation, they expand-ed their board from fam-ily members to a strong contingent of medical professionals and built an operations committee of volunteers that produces quality graphics, market-ing materials, educational flyers and information and fund raising events.

“The Center for Dis-ease Control labeled pre-scription drug overdose an epidemic,” said Judy. In her talks to physicians, pharmacists and commu-nity groups she illustrates the rise in prescription opi-oids accompanied by a rise in drug overdose deaths.

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While the 700 employees Hertz will bring to Estero will not be here tomor-row, the effect is being felt today. Realtors are already showing property to Hertz employees. Other Fortune 500 compa-nies and their site selectors are taking a look (or another look) at what Southwest Florida has to offer. We look forward to welcoming our new neighbors to South-west Florida.

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SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL EDITORIAL

Project Civic Pride: An Economic Driver for BonitaWhat is...and what could be


A road median along Bonita Beach Road (left) and a Collier County median on US 41 just south of Bonita city limits.

Improvement of Bonita’s appearance is among the most potent economic development catalysts available to the City.

Bonita Springs City Coun-cil will soon begin delibera-tions on next year’s capital budget. In doing so, it has a singular opportunity to fully transform the City into what we all say it is — Beautiful Bo-nita. We strongly urge Coun-cil to seize that opportunity.

We previously have writ-ten about the less than stel-lar appearance of some of the City’s major thorough-fares, with scruffy swales and cock-eyed trees instead of properly landscaped me-dians. Barren buffer walls proliferate around town, in-cluding a large stretch just added as part of Bonita Beach Road widening. Even rudimentary landscaping is lacking in many places.

Of course, Bonita has many beauti-ful assets, including Riverside Park. Our proposal here is to make this great city greater, not to find fault. To the contrary, as Bonita began life as a new city last decade, the elimination of brutal traffic gridlock was rightfully the top priority of then City management. Theirs was a job very well done.

But today, the aesthetic shortcomings stand out, especially as other first class areas, including those nearby, have taken their games up.

Project Civic PrideProject Civic Pride is our name for

an initiative to enhance the City’s look. It’s about core civic pride, and a lot more. Improvement of Bonita’s aes-thetic appearance is among the most potent economic development catalysts avail-able to City government.

Aesthetics are about being green—and that’s the color of money. There is a reason why significant landscaping is the first thing national develop-ers do when they build out Bonita Springs sites. Blank walls and barren ground are turn-offs. It’s Development 101.

Other governments see it. Last year, a major streetscape redevelopment project was completed in the Town of

expenditures, and favorable variances recently reported by the City’s first-rate finan-cial staff, the funds should be available. Council’s decision to make the investment will, as always, be a matter of pri-orities.

Two million dollars is far less than other projects Council has recently found worthwhile. It’s a third of the budgeted cost of a short con-nector road the City is cur-rently constructing, and less than half the City’s share of just one segment of Bonita Beach Road widening. Con-

sidering its value to all Bonitians, its a steal compared to the City’s latest $1 mil-lion project to yet again place sand at the far north end of Little Hickory Island, where Big Hickory Pass currents will, in-evitably, wash it away again.

A Clear Vision Is NeededHigh quality, signature landscape de-

sign requires a clear vision of what the City should look like, and then laying out a plan

Fort Myers Beach north of the Sky Bridge. “Prices of homes in that area went up by [an estimated] 15 percent more than the rest of the island,” Fort Myers Beach Mayor (now Lee County Commissioner) Larry Kiker told the Spotlight last fall. “People love it,” he said. “It has changed their lives.”

In Delray Beach landscape beautifi-cation is a core component of a highly successful economic development effort. This year beautification of Delray’s I-95 gateway is a $1 million priority, with the Florida DOT providing $200,000.

The economic benefits transcend property values. It’s also about business, and jobs. Drive over to Delray, and take a look at the area around Atlantic Avenue, full of thriving businesses. Or closer to home, can anyone fathom a vibrant Fifth Avenue South without landscaping? The fruits of the intense focus of Col-

ment in quality landscaping has been tiny.

With this in mind, we urge City Council to carefully consider a mini-mum $2 million investment for installa-tion of crucial landscape improvements next year. Based on prior year capital

lier County and Estero on landscape and aesthetics are obvious.

A $2 Million Investment for an $8 Billion City

Council needs to play catch up to rec-tify the City’s shortcomings. The City is financially large, with over $80 million spent for capital improvements in its short life, and private property in town valued at over $8 billion. But its invest-

to get it done. For example, the specifica-tions for Collier County’s highly success-ful 2003 Landscape Master Plan run 20 pages. It’s much more than running irri-gation lines and planting a few palm trees and plants. To see that, just drive around Collier County, Coconut Mall, or Bonita’s

gated communities. Thankfully the City has

first class design capabili-ties, including a community development function out-sourced to CH2MHill, one of the world’s leading design firms.

Last fall that firm trans-formed Banyan Tree Park landscaping as a gift to the city’s residents. They just de-signed the new Panama Canal. Surely, they can develop a sig-nature landscape design that we can all look at and truly say, “Bonita is Beautiful.”


Bonita Springs requires landscape buffering on new development walls, like Bonita Lakes (left), but excepts those built by the government, like on Bonita Beach Road (right).

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June4 TuesdayChildren’s Dance Classes BeginClasses available for ages 4 and up. This is a 10 week session. For more info go to www.art-centerbonita.org/childrened. Where: Center for the Arts Bo-nita Springs, 26100 Old US 41 Road, B.Zumba — Every Tuesday for 4 weeks — 6 to 7 p.m.Party yourself into shape. Pre-register 992-2556. Where: Bo-nita Springs Recreation Cen-ter, 26740 Pine Avenue, B. For more info 992-2556. Cost: $40 for 4 weeks.

5 & 6 Wednesday & ThursdayYouth Theater Auditions — 4 to 7 p.m.Ages 10 and up and teens are encouraged to audition for Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, Fridays and every other Mon-day from 5 to 7 p.m., June 10–July 31. Call to reserve an audition time on one day only between 4–7 p.m. 239-495-8989. For more info go to art-centerbonita.org/childrened.

6 ThursdayAlla Prima Alla Fun — 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Learn to create an artwork in one session and have fun with friends at the same time. Instructor Patty Kane walks guests step-by-step through the artistic process. Pizza and wine served. Where: Center for the Arts, 26100 Old US 41 Road, B. For more info call 495-8989. Cost: $45 includes canvas/paper, paint, brushes, wine, dinner and guidance.

7 FridayThe Eyes of the Beholder Exhibition Opening — 6 to 8 p.m.Opening reception. See what regional artists see in the world and what they choose to ‘talk’ about in a visual way. Where: Center for the Arts Bo-nita Springs, 26100 Old US 41 Road, B. Cost: Free.

8 SaturdayWorld Oceans Day Family Festival at Mote Aquarium — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Mote is making a big splash this year celebrating World Oceans

Day with games and crafts fo-cused on green practices, ma-rine science and conservation by Mote and other local orga-nizations. For more info go to www.mote.org/worldoceans-day. Where: The Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Saraso-ta. Cost: Free with admission to the Aquarium. Admission is $19 for adults; $14 for youth ages 4–12 and free for children age 3 and younger. Mote mem-bers always get in free.

10 MondayFilms for Film Lovers — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Four Days in September, in Portuguese with English sub-titles. Fernando, a journalist, and his friend, Cesar, join ter-rorist group MR8 to fight the Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. Stay for the lively discussion after the movie. Refreshments are avail-able. Where: The Promenade at Bonita Bay, B. Cost: $8 per person.

13 ThursdayMusic of Dizzy Gillespie— 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.The Naples Philharmonic Or-chestra performs the music of composer and bandleader Diz-zy Gillespie who revolution-ized the music world with such jazz standards as A Night in Tunisia, Salt Peanuts, Manteca and Swing Low Sweet Cadillac, among others. For tickets go to www.thephil.org. Where: Ar-tis–Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N. Cost: $42 per ticket.

14 FridayLee Memorial Blood Drive– 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Be a blood donor. Donors will receive a $25 gift certificate to NAPA Auto Parts, a T– shirt, American flag. Free drinks and donuts. For more info call 343-2333. Where: Bonita Es-tero Association of Realtors, 25300 Bernwood Dr., B.

19 WednesdayEstero Chamber Annual Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m.Where: Hyatt Regency Co-conut Point, Coconut Rd., E. Cost: $55 per person. For more info call 948-7990. Bling It On!–5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Create a piece of jewelry in one evening. Materials, wine, food and guidance are provided. Where: Center for the Arts, 26100 Old US 41 Road, B. To register call 495-8989. Cost: $50 per person.

24 MondayFilms for Film Lovers — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.In The Wave, in German with English subtitles, a high school teacher’s unusual experiment to demonstrate to students what life is like under a dicta-torship spins horribly out of control when he forms a so-cial unit with a life of its own. Stay for the discussion after the movie. Where: The Prom-enade at Bonita Bay, B. Cost: $8 per person.

25 TuesdayImprov Showcase — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Students in the Center for the Art’s Adult Education Improv II class perform improv games and scenes all based on audi-ence suggestions. Test their wits and be part of the show. Where: The Promenade at Bo-nita Bay, B. Cost: Free and bev-erages are served for a small donation.

26 WednesdayReader’s Theater — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Students in the Center for the Arts Adult Education Read-er’s Theater course perform staged readings in several short scenes from popular plays. Where: The Promenade at Bonita Bay, B. Cost: Free and beverages served for a small donation.

OngoingMultiplicity Art Exhibit thru Sunday July 7The artworks in this exhibition, drawn from the Smithsonian’s permanent collection, chal-lenge the viewer by presenting multiple angles, perspectives and meanings. Where: Ar-tis–Naples, Naples Museum of Art, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N. Cost: $10 per adult.

Summer Art Camps — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Ages 4-18 will enjoy a wide va-riety of fun programs. For full catalog go to children’s educa-tion at www.artcenterbonita.org/childrened. Where: Cen-ter for the Arts, 26100 Old US 41 Road, B. For more info call 239-495-8989.

MeetingsBonita Springs City Council Wed. May 5, 5:30 p.m., Wed. May 19, 9 a.m.Come watch local government in action. Where: City Council Chambers, 9101 Bonita Beach Rd. B.

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Bonita Springs — Sheila Stilin discovered Rosmaling, the Norwegian decorative art form, when visiting a craft fair in a small town in Michigan. She was immediately won over. “My first reaction when I saw it was, ‘I love it. I’d like to do that.’”

And so she began classes once a week driving 25 miles from her home in Wis-consin to Michigan.

Meanwhile, Nancy Morgan was per-fecting the same art in Decorah, Iowa. Both Stilin and Morgan studied with Ros-maling masters for many years and even-tually received the highest award possible, a Gold Medal from the Norwegian Amer-ican Museum.

Their paths eventually crossed in a Rosmaling class. They met again in Bonita Springs after becoming active in the Center for the Arts.

Since their Ros-maling days they have moved on to other mediums, much different than their first, producing high caliber paintings, receiving recognition in art circles and winning awards.

Stilin developed an allergy to paint thinners while doing

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While Rosmal-ing is very controlled and requires a steady hand for its scroll-work, Stilin enjoys the freedom of watercolor. “The range is wide open,” she said. Her most recent paint-ings use watercolor ground which is ap-plied much like gesso to aquaboard before painting with the wa-tercolor. It is then sanded and varnished and adds another di-mension.

Morgan enrolled herself in a watercolor class after she de-veloped an allergy to oil paints. She now paints in watercolor and

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An Investment in Trust

I knew I was in trouble when… I saw blue lights flashing behind me.

Bonita Springs — In 1980, at the age of 26, I bought the family construction busi-ness. The deal came com-plete with hefty payments and several pieces of heavy machinery well beyond their useful life.

The machine I relied on most every day was also the one in the worst condition. The 1959 Bantam Truck Crane could mightily and safely dig dirt, and set sea-walls and dock pilings on a job site, but it was a smok-ing, sputtering, rusted out hulk on the highway. I know, I know… it was to-

tally irresponsible on my part, but it was all I had to work with at the time, so I used it... until the State De-partment of Transportation pulled me over at the corner of Old 41 and Bonita Beach Road.

I knew I was in trouble when, through the thick smoky haze in the driver’s compartment, I saw blue lights flashing behind me. Thankfully, the roar of the un-mufflered, sputtering engine drowned out all my comments as I allowed the 15-ton rusty wreck to coast to a stop on the side of the road. Not that it had bad brakes… it had NO brakes. So, as I sat there waiting to go to jail, I watched the of-ficer walk slowly alongside the machine towards me. He was looking up and down at the truck like it had landed there from another planet.

“SHUT OFF THE EN-GINE!” he yelled as he ad-justed his sunglasses.

I gave my best forced grin and yelled over the roar of the sputtering mo-tor. “I CAN’T! IF I SHUT IT OFF… IT WON’T START AGAIN!”

He put his clinched fists on his hips and yelled, “WELL…THEN OPEN THE DOOR!”

As I fiddled with the door handle I mumbled a

dejected, “If you say so,” then slammed my shoul-der into the perpetually jammed door. As it popped open, rust flew every-where… everywhere on the neatly pressed uniform and polished shoes of the now fuming lawman. His anger turned to amazement as he noticed there was no floor in the vehicle. My seat just hung in mid air over the front tire, supported by a single piece of rusty steel.

He leaned forward and pointed with both hands. “WHAT THE… WHERE’S YOUR FLOOR?” I shrug-ged. “YOU’RE JUST HAN-GIN’ THERE OVER THE TIRE!” Then he looked down at the tire and I closed my eyes. “WAAH-HH?? THERE’S NO AXLE HOLDING YOUR TIRE ON! GET OUTTA’ THAT

BUT I’M NOT RESPON-SIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS… AND REMEMBER, I’M RIGHT BEHIND YOU.”

I smiled a bit. “DON’T WORRY… I PROMISE NOT TO LOSE YOU.” He didn’t laugh.

When I got to the park-ing lot I shut off the motor and hopped out. He was right there with a fresh tick-et pad. “Okay, let’s start with the lights. Hop in there.”

I shook my head. “Sir… I can save you some time... nothing works.”

He looked over his glass-es. “Well… how about the turn signals.”

“No Sir... nothing.” “The brakes?” “No Sir.” “THE HORN?” he

yelled, frustrated. I looked down at my feet, then back at him shaking my head slowly. He stared at me for a bit, obviously sizing me up then put his ticket pad in his pocket. “If I ever… see

you… in this thing… on the road again…”

“No sir. You won’t. I promise.” He nodded, got in his car and left.

Every so often, I meet people in positions of au-thority that for one reason or another won’t swerve an inch from the rules; who won’t weigh information that’s not “in the book”. Perhaps they feel they aren’t allowed to or they don’t trust their own judgment or people in general. I don’t know why the officer gave me a break, but I’d like to think that his instincts told him that the young man in the greasy clothes was a hard working young per-son that deserved his trust. If we should ever meet again, I hope that he finds his instinct to trust me was a good one… and what I’m driving actually has a floor in it.

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out, the engine would quit and there would be an all day scene right there on US 41. Everybody I knew would drive by and wave… uggh. “OFFICER, IF YOU LET ME DRIVE ANOTH-ER HALF MILE, I CAN SHUT IT OFF. THEN I’M ALL YOURS.”

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Hurricanes and Your Boat

It’s hurricane season — do you know what to do??

Is your boat on a lift or tied to a dock? An MIT study in 1985 confirms the best course is getting your boat on a trailer. If you can’t get her off your lift, raise your boat as high on your lift as possible. Tie your boat to the cradle. And tie the cradle to the pilings. Don’t drop your anchor – it does nothing and only complicates retrieval.

If she’s in the water, heavy surge and waves batter, break and sink

boats. Rising water lifts and places boats on land or worse, impales them on pilings. Get her out of there. And in both cases, remove bimini’s, lower an-tennas, remove cushions – everything you can.

Get them into a garage if possible. Park next to buildings, a fence – any-thing structural that can help your boat survive the wind. Don’t store your boat where surge or flood-ing can get to it. The Coast Guard says fill small boats half way with water and let half the air out of your blocked tires.

With larger boats, leave the plug out and allow your boat to drain. Turn your power off. No sys-tem can handle their bilge pump running for six to eight hours. Use heavy chain or line to tie your trailer down.

Owners of large boats can make arrangements to

have their boats taken out of the water by local yards. Otherwise, moving inland is the next best choice. Heading up the Caloosa-hatchee past the first lock eliminates surge issues. If anchoring out, set mul-

your boat. If your marina allows

and you prefer to keep your boat at your dock or behind your home in your canal, have a plan. Most local docks are fixed and don’t float. Account for

Plan Ahead: 1) Create a well thought out plan. If you have a large boat – file your plan with your insurance company.

2) Buy your supplies (line, snubbers, chain, tape, etc.) NOW. Marine stores have minimal equipment in stock. They will be emptied in a couple of days of a named storm coming to our area. Get out in front and note, most of the things you buy will last a lifetime of boating anyway.

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Remove anything out-side. Fill fuel and water tanks — they keep your boat stable and you may need the water and fuel after the storm subsides. Close through hulls, tape windows and openings where water blowing side-ways at 100 mph might gain access. And use all of your fenders. Take your documents/registration ashore.

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tide and surge.Double and triple all

lines — and tie off on your boat so you can ad-just lines on the boat – not a flooded dock. Double knot all lines. Set multiple spring lines that run the length of your boat. Use

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Six Mile Cypress – If you’ve lived in Southwest Florida for any length of time you have probably driven by the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve dozens of times and may have never ven-tured in. Maybe it’s just been a while since you’ve visited the slough and you’ve forgotten about it so consider this your invita-tion to go.

Six Mile Cypress Slough (pronounced slew) is lo-cated just north of Daniels Parkway on Six Mile Cy-press Parkway at Penzance

Boulevard in Fort Myers, Florida. It’s a magnificent 2,500 acre strip of wetland nature right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of city life.

A walk at this park is the perfect activity for those who may not exactly be wild about hiking or those who are new to visiting Florida nature parks and preserves. With summer just around the corner it may also be something parents can plan to do with the kids.

This preserve is a Lee County Parks facility and the entire trail is a board-walk system that is com-pletely elevated. If there are folks in your party with mobility issues or you’re pushing a youngster in a stroller the path is smooth and accessible. The board-walk also keeps visitors safely above the water and the critters safely below it.

In all, the trail is slightly over a mile in length and winds through about eighty acres of shaded wetland preserve. This outdoor ad-venture can be as brief as an hour or as long as you de-cide to stay at the preserve. Considering the great bird watching and wildlife ac-tivity at some of the ponds, time could easily get away from you.

Trust me, the last time I stood and stared at the pond I thought that there wasn’t really anything there. Af-ter a few minutes went by everything began to move again. The entire pond came to life. The wading birds, once invisible, began feeding on the minnows again. Kites flew overhead and even a juvenile alliga-tor slinked back up onto the

muddy bank. The list of crit-ters that I saw on my last trip was lengthy plus there were a wide variety of native trees and plants in blossom.

There are guided tours available on W e d n e s d a y mornings but keep in mind

that this is also a great do-it-yourself trail. The “Explor-er’s Companion” brochure provided at the entrance to the trail is a numbered ref-erence guide that coincides with the numbers on the rails of the boardwalk so that even a novice will know exactly what they’re looking at. Along the way there are many detailed charts with photos and tips about na-ture, animals, animal tracks and the environment. Best of all, there are also many good hearted regular visi-

tors who are always happy to share their knowledge about The Slough.

If you’d like learn more about Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve you can visit their website at www.LeeParks.org or just give an hour to nature and walk the trail. Entry to the preserve is free and parking is only one dollar per hour. Don’t forget binoculars.

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4 is the New 3

Bonita Springs — Golfers are starting to lose their love for the 3–wood. The increasingly common complaint for the average player is that it is difficult to get this fairway wood to consistently launch the ball in the air. This problem is due to a combination of the swing and part choice in equipment.

Another reason is partially because of the type of grass we have in Florida that creates a tighter lie and makes get-ting the ball in the air much more difficult.

We have to consider that ball flight is affected by all of the following: loft of the club, shaft kick or flex point, club head design, ball type as well as the angle at which the player strikes the ball.

Over 70 percent of the golfers I work with have a swing flaw that influences the 3–wood’s performance and ball flight in a negative way. Even with a funda-mentally sound swing the 3–wood requires solid ball striking, higher club head speed and a good setup

to achieve the appropri-ate ball flight to maximize distance.

Correct setup would be that the left shoulder is higher than the right for a right–handed player, and the ball position is off or near the left heel. To deter-mine if you’re losing dis-tance on the 3–wood, con-sider the yardage for your other clubs such as your 5–wood or long hybrid.

There should be a minimum of 15 yards in between each of these. If you hit either of them to a similar distance, it is likely

not because they are supe-rior clubs, it’s just that the extra loft gives you a more optimum ball flight and more energy.

Loft of a 4–wood is around 17–18 degrees while a 3–wood is gen-erally 15 degrees. Most golfers will gain distance even with the extra loft because they’ll launch the ball higher off the fairway to increase carry distance and still acquire maxi-mum roll.

As previously men-tioned, ball flight is not solely influenced by the

club’s loft but also the flex point in the shaft. If the shaft’s flex point is low then it produces a high ball flight.

The most accurate way to choose the perfect loft and shaft style for any club is with the use of technol-ogy, specifically a launch monitor. Ours in particu-lar is Doppler Radar and measures not only the ball flight and distance, but also the angle that you strike the golf ball. With all of the different mea-surements we are able to determine what portion is

club versus swing.Always start with

your personal clubs to test a data base-line before trying other loft and shaft combinations. With the substitution of a 4–wood for your 3–wood, you will also be able to get rid of the 5 or 7 fair-way woods. This will

make room in your bag for adding another shorter club which will be critical for hitting into the green.

Follow the trend and make the switch from a 3–wood to a 4–wood to experience the difference not just on the fairways but also in your score.

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Doug and Carla Webb’s children were grown and the grandchildren were in school. The house was quiet for Doug when he re-tired. Their lives changed when Carla saw Pepper and fell in love. The little Shih Tzu puppy stole both their hearts.

A year later, Carla found a buddy for Pepper, another Shih Tzu puppy. This one stole Pepper’s heart and the two are best friends. With two dogs under two years old, the Webbs followed their re-tirement dream to explore the United States.

“Pepper and Max changed our lives. They were people magnets. We made interesting new friends because they en-

joyed Pepper and Max,” said Carla.

They drove from Ken-tucky up through Michigan and across the northwest to the tip of Washington State. Pepper and Max looked out the window or slept on their special cushions quietly, with one exception. The clicking of the turn signal meant a rest

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to register. Their behavior and loving natures wooed the motel registration clerks at every stop,” said Carla. At Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Carla and Doug took a cool dip in the lake. Pepper and Max wisely watched from the dock.

A country road to the Pacific Ocean terminated at a Native American res-ervation in Washington. It was totally off the tourist route but warmly hospi-table to the Webb family. They stayed in a rustic but charming cabin and dined at the working wharf with Native American fisher-

men who didn’t mind the little dogs.

According to the American Kennel Club, the word Shih Tzu means “lion” and this sweet, play-ful dog is not afraid to stand up for himself. One of the most popular dogs in the United States, it was

once cherished by Chinese roy-als as a prized house pet.

After the 8,000 mile journey, they had a year to settle in before another 5,000 mile round trip to Canada. Carla went to great lengths to get $200 pet health certifi-cates for cross-ing the border yet border pa-trol only asked for her last or-ange, not Pep-per and Max’s health certifi-cates.

U. S. travel prepared Pepper and Max for several years of round trips from Kentucky to Florida as snowbirds. Some of those trips included ten to twelve hours non- stop with no complaints from Pepper or Max. They had their toys and familiar beds for com-fort.

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Gatsby’s PizzaOwners Greg and Jackie Chapin are back in their beautifully remodeled Bonita location. Gatsby’s, making pizza since 1977, is famous as the SWFL home of the Buckeyes. Plenty of TV’s for all those Buckeye fans and a piano. Don’t forget their homemade soups, salads, subs and lasagna. Open Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 4pm-10pm. 4450 Bonita Beach Rd, Bo-nita Springs. Across the street from Master Bait and Tackle.

Hot Caboose Island GrilleGREAT FOOD…GOOD TIMES! At Hot Caboose Island Grille you’ll find all of your favorites: seafood, chicken and steak fused with the flavorful and col-orful ingredients of the islands. One bite of their slow roasted Jerk Chicken, Calypso Coconut Shrimp or the Original Rasta Pasta and you’ll know why their food has been described as “Southern Taste With an Atti-tude!” Happy Hour Mon to Fri 3-6pm:$1 drafts,$5 menu. Go to http://www.hotcaboosebonita.com for more info. 27755 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs (corner of Dean Street), 239-676-7997.

Hungry Hound DawgsOutdoor picnic tables invite

Bonitians to enjoy locally made frankfurters and sausages with only the freshest ingredients. Owner Rick Price, a 30 year Air Force veteran, dreamt for years of owning a hot dog vend-ing company. He developed his passion for German sausages while stationed in Europe and now offers a full menu of dawgs and sausages. Pick one of his specialties or create your own! Open Mon-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat until 2pm, closed Sun. Corner of Old 41 & Abernathy Street. 239-877-6501. www.hungry-hounddawgs.com.

La Fontanella RistoranteOwner Moe has over 35 years in the business, and the expe-rience shows. He and his staff assure customers the finest dining experience. Serving gourmet Italian cuisine, spe-cializing in pasta, veal, chick-en, seafood and steak. “If you can’t cut the veal with a fork, the meal is free.” Specials dai-ly. Open daily 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. 24600 S. Tamiami Trail at the Shoppes at Pelican Landing. 239-498-6808. www.lafonta-nellarestaurant.net.

Lake House Bar and GrillAn open air café with one of Bonita’s finest water views. A hot spot for lunch and dinner,

popular among both locals and tourists. Featuring the Bonita Burger, veggie rollup, tuna salad and sandwiches and more sandwiches. Plus ta-cos, fish and chicken dinners. Open daily 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., happy hour 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Located next to the Trianon Hotel. 3401 Bay Com-mons Dr. 239-948-4400. www.lakehousebarandgrill.net.

Manhattan SteakhouseSpecializing in USDA Prime Dry Aged steaks and sizzling platters up to 1800 degrees. Enjoying its second season, Bella Purisic oversees this rela-tive newcomer to the Bonita Springs restaurant scene. The extensive menu includes fresh catches such as grouper, tuna and jumbo Maine lobster. Ask about their extensive wine list. Open daily for dinner 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. 24940 S. Tamiami Trail #103 (Behind Zazou in Bonita) Reservations are re-quired. 239-676-8687. www.manhattan1steakhouse.com

Martinelli’s PizzeriaThe newest, freshest Italian food restaurant in Estero. Ev-erything is cooked fresh daily. Featuring appetizers, soups & salads, stromboli, calzones, pizza, pasta, desserts & more.

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The Most Unique Movie Experience in SW Florida

The #1 Attraction in Naples - tripadvisor

Enjoy Dinner with a Moviein our European-Style RestaurantIncludes Wine or Beer, Appetizer, House Salad,

an Entrée from our gourmet menu and popcorn $36Afternoon Happy Hour

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Gourmet Entrées, Fresh Sandwiches, Appetizers and Desserts by Norman Love Confections

and Grace & Shelly's Cupcakes

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Happy Hour EVERYDAY4pm-7pm

Happy Hour

Fitzgerald’SP U B

Saturday Nights25% OFF

All Steaks & Grouper

Voted Bonita’s Best � ve years

in a row!

9070 Bonita Beach Road • Bonita Springs, FL 34135 www.fitzgeraldspub.com • 239-949-2111

Cgrape Chef Restaurantand Catering

One coupon per table. Expires 6/30/13

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Not valid with any other discounts or offers. Expires 6/30/13

Free Mimosa

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orBuy One Dinner get one

FREE with a purchase of 2 beverages (up to $12.00)

Shoppes at Pelican Landing24600 Tamiami Trail S#204Bonita Springs, FL 34134

(239) 498-6808Open Mon - Sat 5 - 10

Closed SundayFor menu & wine list visit us at lafontanellarestaurant.net

We specialize in Pasta, Veal, Chicken, Seafood & Steak

Expires 6/30/13

We do private luncheon parties for 15 people and up.

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Buy One Entréeand 2 Beverages

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18% gratuity added before discount. Dine in Only.

Serving beer & wine. Glu-ten–free pizza available. Free delivery with minimum $10 purchase. 10020 Coconut Rd., Brooks Town Center. 230-676-7056.

Molino’s RistoranteClassic Italian in a beautiful indoor room and an al fresco patio setting, featuring pasta, meat and fish dinners. Family owned since 2003. Try the Vi-tello alla Saltimboca or one of the many other specialties of the house. Full bar and wine cellar. Summer hours, serving dinner only. Smoking section available. Open daily 11:30 a.m. to 9 pm. 26841 South Bay Dr. at the Bonita Bay Prom-enade. 239-992-7025. www.mo-linosristorante.com.

Old 41 Restaurant A sure bet since the day it opened in Bernwood. Spe-cialties include eggs, omelets, pancakes, waffles, homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, An-gus burgers, chili, Taylor pork roll, sausage gravy, creamed chipped beef, home cooked roast beef and turkey and “real” Philly cheese steaks. Open daily 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Corner of Old 41 and Bern-wood Parkway. 239-948-4123. www.old41.com.

Ristorante EnricoOwner Enrico Costagliola was born in his mother’s res-taurant in Torregaveta, Italy, south of Naples. “I still cook like my mother, with only the freshest ingredients.” Fresh pasta, seafood and Italian specialties. Antipasto salad, penne, lasagna, lobster ravi-oli, linguini with white clam sauce, zuppa di pesce, veal, chicken and shrimp. 18 pizza and calzone creations. Lunch and dinner specials. Open daily Mon-Sat 10am to 10 pm; Sun 11am to 10pm; 26831 S. Tamiami Trail near Publix across from Bonita Bay. 239-949-2204.

Royal ScoopLife’s short…eat dessert first! The oldest homemade ice cream store in Bonita. 35 ice cream flavors, 12 lowfat and sugar-free choices. Their scoopologists make the thick-est shakes, biggest sundaes and best cones. Delicious lunches featuring Boar’s Head meats and cheeses and fantastic family recipes for chicken, egg and tuna salad. Kids menu. Open til 10 p.m. at Vanderbilt Dr. & 8th Street in Bonita Springs 992-2000; open til 10 p.m. at Pavillion Shoppes (Vanderbilt Beach

Road & 41) 239-597-4043. www.royalscoop.com

The Fish HouseA Bonita bayside bistro. Come by car or boat. Fresh seafood in a relaxing environment, dining inside or out, with a pet-friendly outside patio. Spe-cialties include blackened tuna bites, hot blue crab and shrimp dip, oyster baskets, grouper tacos and lobster tacos. Al-ternative choices, including heart healthy items.. A key lime pie that “melts-in-your-mouth”. Open daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 4685 Bonita Beach Rd. 239-495-5770. www.thefish-houserestaurants.com.

ToastThis breakfast and lunch eat-ery offers more choices than most other restaurants. There is also indoor and outdoor seating so it is pet friendly. The artwork that adds so much color to the space is all original by Brandi, one of the owners, and it’s for sale to take home. The owners take pride in their fresh and delicious dishes. Some of their specialties in-clude omelets, Challah French Toast, and Toasted Ultimate Vegetable Wrap. Hours: 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. 24600 S. Tamiami Trail, Shoppes at Pel-ican Landing, 221-8256.

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3918% gratuity added before discount • Not Valid on Father’s Day

Not Valid on Father’s Day

$50 ormore

$ 99Dinner for 2 anda bottle of wine for

$10 Off

25265 Chamber of Commerce Dr., Bonita Springs, FL 34135Reservations Can Now Be Made Online or By Calling: 239.948.3885

Mon. - Thurs. 4:00 - 9pm • Fri. & Sat. 4:00 – 10pm, Closed Sunday • www.cirellasrestaurantFL.com

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combined with any other offers or discounts.Must present coupon. Expires 6/30/13.

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Specializingin USDA

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4:30 PM - 9:30 PMClosed Tuesdays

Serving Primeat all times

1800 DegreeSizzling Plate

Full Bar

Wine Cellarwith a great selectionwith a great selection

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Private Dining RoomAvailable

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Bonita Springs, FL 34134 • 239-676-8687MANHATTAN1STEAKHOUSE.COM FL

4 1/2 stars by Open Table reviewers

Maximum 8 people. Reservation RequiredMust Present Coupon. Expires June 30, 2013

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BONITA SPRINGS4685 Bonita Beach Road

239.495.5770FORT MYERS BEACH(behind Santini Plaza)

239.765.6766

SANIBEL1523 Periwinkle Way239-472-7770

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HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY SAT & SUN

and 3-6pm Mon - Fri

24830 S. Tamiami TrailSuite 2100

Bonita Springs www.sweetodins.com

(239) 676-8120(239) 676-8120

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Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday.

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$2.00 OFFBuffalo

Flowering OnionBonita’s Best…•Wings

• Entertainment • Catering• KaraokeEat In Only

Expires 10/15/13

26620 Old 41 in Bonita Springs239.947.1000

www.buffalochipsrestaurant.com

Featuring foods from theCaribbean and American South

All You Can Eat Fish Fry!Friday 7pm - 10pm

$10.00Tuesday & Thursday

Friday & Saturday

HOURS:Tues-Sat 11am - Until

Sun 10am to 6pm, Closed Monday

HAPPY HOUR

$5 Menu • $1 DraftsTues - Fri 3 - 6pm

27755 Old 41 Rd., Bonita Springs(corner of Dean Street)

239- 676-7997

Thurs. 7pm - 10pm

All You Can Eat

Live Entertainment

Wednesday 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Shrimp &Draft Beer

All You Can EatWings & Draft Beer

$1499 $1995 FREEW/Purchase of

Small DrinkFoot Long Hot Dogs

Expires 6/30/13Cash Only

27583 Old 41 Road across from the Bonita Springs Fire Station(On the corner of Abernathy St. & Old 41 Road)

239.877.6501

Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-3pmSat 11am-2pm, Closed Sun

HungryHoundDawgs.com

GourmetHot Dogs &

GermanSausagesFresh localingredients

JuneFlavor of the Month

Salted CaramelCrunch Ice Cream

Caramel ice cream with a sea salt caramel swirl and cashews. Yum!

ORIGINAL LOCATIONVanderbilt Dr. & 8th St.

in Bonita Springs

992-2000Open til 10pm every night

NEW LOCATIONPavillion Shoppes - NW corner

Vanderbilt Bch. Rd, & 41

597-4043Open til 9:30 pm every night

VOTED BONITA’SBEST ICE CREAMFOR 13 YEARS

A Friendly Place to Meet, Laugh, Drink and EAT!

Buy One LUNCHGet One 1/2 OFFOne coupon per person, per visit. Not to be combined with other offers or

coupons. Expires 6/30/13

THE BEST THIN CRUST PIZZA IN SW FL - Gulfshore Life

4450 Bonita Beach Rd.,Bonita Springs

across from Master Bait & Tackle

676-5011Open Mon. - Thur. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.,

Fri. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sat 4 pm - 10 pm

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