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Planners give approval for Twilight Cafe relocation ByJEFFlYSIAK [email protected]

During Tuesday's meeting of the Planning Commission, the seven-member panel unanimously approved and conditional use and development permit application from the Barrier Island Restaurant Group to relocate Twilight Cafe from their current West Gulf Drive location to a nowvacant Periwinkle Way facility. Twilight Cafe owner Robert Parks and attorney Robert Monk presented their application to the city's Planning Department staff, represented by Roy Gibson. According to the application, the

restaurant is seeking the move to the former Sanibel Sweet Treats & Gourmet Deli, which closed early last year. The development permit application seeks a change from a take-out to a sit-down establishment while the conditional use permit is for a 62seat dihe-in restaurant; After hearing the application, commissioner Chuck Ketteman cited a few issues, most notably the visibility of oncoming traffic along that section of Periwinkle Way. Dr. Phillip Marks noted that the no carry-out policy might seem too restrictive for customers who might wish to place an order by phone and bring a prepared meal

home. . Gibson explained that the restriction for no carry-out service had to do with the parking requirements for sit-down eateries, which differ greatly from take-out businesses. While signage would not allow the restaurant to promotedbod "to go," allowing carry-out items from the menu would be acceptable. Another sticking point which came up • during deliberations was the hours of operation Twilight Cafe would be allowed. The application stipulates that the restaurant, which is located on the same parcel as an office building", would open after 5 p.m.

The office space, now unoccupied, would be required to be vacant between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. during to the number of parking spaces - 29 - required onsite. Marks asked Parks if he might consider opening the business earlier in the day, during lunch hours, or on the weekends for Sunday brunch, when the office would generally be closed. "Expanding our hours is not under consideration right now," Parks said. "But you're giving me some good ideas." Planning Director requested that Parks provide a proposed schedule of operating See PLANNERS, page 9A

Ramsey and Rocha crowned Baileyfest's King and Queen ByJEFFLYSIAK

A former resident of Sanibel, author Mary a Repko recently released "A Brief History Of Sanibel Island," her fourth book.

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In* a regal coronation ceremony attended by the fifth grade classes at The Sanibel School, Principal Barbara Von Harten crowned Jacob Ramsey and Nikko Rocha at the King and Queen, respectively, of this year's 25th Annual Baileyfest celebration. Each fifth grader at the school had submitted an essaywhere they described what they liked best about living on Sanibel, which were turned over - with the writer's names omitted - to a panel of judges. The judges narrowed the field down to three finalists for each royal title See CROWNED, page 8A

Whether you're a visitor or a resident, you can't help wondering how Sanibel Island was settled and became the popular and peaceful place it is now. According to author Marya Repko's recent release, entitled "A Brief History Of Sanibel Island," her paperback is filled with just enough of the island's background, "but not so much that you're overwhelmed." About six years ago, Repko — who back then lived on Sanibel *— began to do research on the island's long and storied history. She envisioned writing her

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own book to tell the story about the island's earliest inhabitants on up through contemporary history, but foremost wanted her book to separate the fact from fiction. "I was bringing books home from the Sanibel Public Library almost every day... -the research was very intense," Repko recalled. "But after I moved to Everglades City, I stopped doing research for the book. And then it sort of sat on the backburner." But the would-be author shifted her focus to her new hometown before See REPKO, page 9A

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Repko releases new book about Sanibel, from the Calusa to today By JEFF LYSIAK [email protected]

Jacob Ramsey and Nikko Rocha were crowned King and Queen of this year's Baileyfest, to be held on Sunday, Oct. 24.

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Thanks to an idea envisioned by Assistant Chief Matt Scott, all of the members of the Sanibel Fire Rescue District will be wearing pink T-shirts for the remainder of October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As October is the month dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness, the firefighters and staff have taken it upon themselves to wear pink to bring awareness to the cause. "Actually, I thought of it after the Pink Heals Tour came to town," said Scott, who noted that his mother succumbed to breast cancer. "They do a lot of education and awareness about breast cancer, so I thought we should do something here on Sanibel."

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Last month, the Pink Heals Tour visited Cape Coral, one of 46 cities they visited over 74 days. The tour assists in raising hope, awareness and money for each community it visits. According to Cape Coral firefighter Brendan Fonock, the Pink Heals Tour is a campaign for women and children. He explained that 50 percent of the donations See FIREFIGHTERS, page 11A

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quickly because the government let the soldiers do what needed to be done. "It was so short because they let us do what we needed to do," he said. Ashby added that his stepson has voiced the same opinion. "He ieels the same way, and if you ask any soldier, I think they would tell you, 'Change the ruled of engagement so we can fight,'" he said. "Get it over with and get them home." Skip Mufalli agreed. "We're the only country that has rules," he said. "They get mad at us because we say something, but they're cutting our people's heads off with rusty swords. Give'me a break." "My son's got to fight by the rules. The other people don't," Mufalli said. "They can blow up kids, they can blow up women." His son, Maj. Justin T. Mufalli, has served eight tours in Iraq. A member of the Army Special Forces, Justin Mufalli attended Cypress Lake. High School, while his wife, Lesley, has ties to Cape Coral. Lesley, who is also enlisted in the military, recently returned from serving a tour in Afghanistan. "I wish they'd let the military do their job," Mufalli said. "Politicians hamper the military. They go by the polls and opinions, while the military people have to go by judgement and life." "They're doing a wonderful job," he added of the tT.S. soldiers overseas. One life lost in the war in the Middle East was Capt. Daniel Eggers, 28, of Cape Coral. He and two others were killed in Kandahar, Afghanistan, when their vehicle hit a land mine in May 2004. He left behind his wife, Rebecca, who also is serving in the U.S. military, and two sons, JJ and Billy. "It's been the greatest loss to our family, and we all think about him every single day," his brother, Stephen

Eggers, said. . Maris Lebid, the men's sister, voiced a similar thought. "I think we've all accepted it, but I think it's still something we'll cope with the rest of our lives," she said According to Eggers, his brother had hinted at how hard the fight could be. "He had actually said it's a religious war," Eggers said. "That the Afghan people over there, they're not going to give up. They're going to fight until the death." Still, Daniel Eggers returned to the distant conflict with a sense of duty. "He was doing what he loved, and h.e wanted to make it safer over there for us with him going over there and serving," Eggers said. According to Lebid, she never imagined things would end the way they did. "When Danny was over there, me, personally, I didn't worry about him that much. Doing what he did, he was so skilled," she said. "It was a worry, but not a constant -worry. I never really thought that would happen to him." Lebid thinks a U.S. presence is needed overseas, though. "I think that it is necessary for us to be there," she said. "Hopefully, soon we'll be able to pull most of these guys out and bring them home." According to the Washington Post, Florida had the third highest number of war causalities in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom as of Sunday with 270 deaths. California was first with 590 deaths and Texas came in second with 507 recorded causalities.

Casualty totals • Operation Enduring Freedom: 1,299 • Operation Iraqi Freedom: 4,411

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Lee County War Casualties • Cpl. Karen N. Clifton, 22, of Lehigh Acres, Operation Iraqi Freedom • Capt. Daniel W. Eggers, 28, of Cape Coral, Operation Enduring Freedom • Pfc. Derrick D. Gwaltney, 2 1 , of Cape Coral, Operation Iraqi Freedom • Spc. Manuel Lopez IH, 20, of Cape Coral, Operation Iraqi Freedom • Staff Sgt. Marco A. Silva, 27, of Alva, Operation Iraqi Freedom • Spc. Carlos J. Negron, 40, of Fort Myers, Operation Enduring Freedom • Sgt. Michael C. Roy, 25, North Fort Myers, Operation Enduring Freedom • Cpl. Jimmy* L. Shelton, 21, of Lehigh Acres, Operation Iraqi Freedom • Pfc. Brandon J. Wadman, 19, of Cape Coral, Operation Enduring Freedom • Sgt. Roy A. Wood, 47, of Alva, Operation Enduring Freedom Source: Faces Washington Post

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Halloween is observed on Sunday, Oct. 31, and trick-, or-treating is suggested from 5 to 8:30 p.m. All Sanibel Police Department patrol cars will have candy, to distribute. If you have any questions, please call us at 4723111. Have fun but be careful! The Sanibel Community Association (SCA) will hold a Fall Family Carnival on Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way. There will be an indoor carnival, costume contest, games, prizes, candy, crafts and a hayride. Admission in one bag of trick-or-treat candy. If you have any questions, please call the SCA at 4722155. The Sanibel Recreation Center will celebrate October

Fun Days on Oct. 25 and 26 with a Pumpkin Painting and Harvest Party. Join us for some old fashioned "Fall Fun" along with a games, athletics, crafts and activities. On Monday, Oct. 25, we will be painting pumpkins and on Tuesday, Oct. 26, we will have our very own Harvest Party. Fun Day hours are from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will be available for grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Don't forget to pack a swimsuit and towel and each child will need to bring their own lunch. October Fun Days may be. purchased individually. Please register in advance at the Sanibel Recreation Center. Costs for Fun Days are $20 per day, per child for members and $25 per day, per child for non-members. For more information, contact the Recreation Department at 472-Q345.

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dark, make sure someone has a flashlight and only pick well-lighted streets • Make sure children know not to enter strange • Check that costumes are flame- retardarit so little ones aren't in danger near burning jack-o-lanterns houses or stranger's cars and other fire hazards • Have them wear light-colored clothing that's TREATS • Children need to know not to eat their treats until short enough to prevent tripping, and add reflective they get home. One way to keep trick- or-treaters from tape '-' • Try makeup instead of a mask. Masks can be hot digging in while they are still out is to feed them a and uncomfortable and, more importantly, they can meal or a snack beforehand • Parents should check all treats at home in a wellobstruct a child's vision (a dangerous thing when lighted place crossing streets and going up/down stairs) • Report suspicious treat or packaging to the • Put reflective tape on costumes • Trick-ortreaters always should be in groups so Sanibel Police Department at 472-3 111 • What to eat? Only unopened candies and other they aren't a tempting target for real-life goblins. treats that are in original wrappers. Don't forget to Parents should accompany young children • Avoid hard plastic or wood props such as dag- inspect fruit and homemade goodies for anything susgers or swords. Substitute with foam rubber which is picious. By all means, try not to let them eat everything all at once, or they'll be feeling pretty ghoulish! soft and flexible

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Volunteers are being sought to assist in the setup, staging and' breakdown of this year's "Taste Of The Islands" event, scheduled to take place on Sunday, Nov. 2 1 , 2010 from noon to 5 p.m. at Sanibel City Park. The first lineup of volunteers are needed on Saturday, Nov. 20 starting at 9 a.m. A crew is required to help set fencing around the

park, assist with tent set-up, assist with table and chair set-up and to help pick up items on island as needed. Volunteers with trucks would be helpful. That • same day starting at 2 p.m., volunteers are needed to open, bag and distribute garbage boxes, distribute wine cases and supplies to beverage tents and hang signs (Gate and Tents)

On the day of the event, volunteers are required to assist with Sponsor Arena set-up and decorating (beginning at 11 a.m.), assist with T-shirt sales, entrance gate ticket sales, food and beverage as well as raffle ticket sales and supervise garbage cans (with golf cart). The final wave of volunteers are needed at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21 to fold and stack chairs, remove signs, take down fencing and. clean up the grounds/gate area. To volunteer, send your name, address, daytime and/or cell phone

Shermans Travel recognizes Bowman's Beach as one of the U.S. Top Ten Secluded Beaches Special to the REPORTER

Sanibel's own Bowman's Beach, located near the western end of the island, was recently featured among Shermans Travel's Top 10 Secluded U.S. Beaches. Bowman's Beach is renowned as a world-class shelling and birding destination, and the- City of Sanibel maintains the public beach access in its natural state. "The secret's out about the beauty of Sanibel Island's linen-white sand beaches - situated about ,25 miles southwest of Fort Myers, Florida - so you won't be alone in searching for a stretch of a secluded U.S. beach to call your own," the article reads, in part. "But that's just what you'll get when you leave your car and make the quarter-mile walk to Bowman's Beach, Sanibel's most peaceful place. The island is well-known as one of the best shelling spots in the country, but you'll find little competition here. There's minimal development and

ditto on amenities - though Bowman's does have one perk not found on any other beach on Sanibel: barbecue grills." Other beaches touted on Sherman Travel's list include the Dry Tortugas in Florida, Enderts Beach and Point Bennett in California, Sandbridge Beach in Virginia, Carova Beach in North Carolina, Cucumber Island in Georgia, Kaihalulu in Hawaii, Orient Beach State Park in New York and Roque Bluffs in Maine. According to the city, amenities at Bowman's Beach include public parking, canoe and kayak launches, hiking and walking trails, fishing, public restrooms, changing rooms, showers, water fountains, picnic tables, barbeque grills, pavilions and a playground. In addition, the public can reserve a pavilion or schedule a beach wedding at Bowman's Beach by calling the City Manager's office at 472-3700.

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Eco-f riendly Sea Glass community receives Honor Award from AIA Old Schoolhouse Theater and the home Submitted by MARIE MOSLEY Mark Anderson, v owner ' of of the Sanibel Landscape Company, the Benchmark General Contractors, and first landscape nursery on the island. Other highlights of the eco-friendly business partner Ron Rosen announced that the design for Sea Glass of community include allocated nature Sanibel, a 12-acre sustainable residen- areas, cluster development, a civic tial community, received the 2010 green promenade, butterfly meadow, Honor Award from the American water harvesting, and a community Institute of Architects Florida (AIA) in building dedicated to environmental the Unbuilt Design category. The education and shared resources. "Our unique, groundbreaking award was presented recently at the AIA convention in Ponte Vedra Beach, lifestyle concept will reduce our footprint on the environment, an environFla. The jury of architects, chaired by mentally sensitive design that could Kirsten Murray, AIA of Olsen Kundig become a model for future coastal comArchitects and the 2009 AIA Firm of munities in our region," said Anderson. Martin Gold, director of the the Year, said AIA is excited to see this University of Florida's School of type of project in Florida. "The use of new urbanist ideas is Architecture and executive director of ideally suited to this climate and infor- the FLCDC, leads the design team which has submitted the schematics mal lifestyle," Murray said. In collaboration with the University that integrate coastal ecologies, social of Florida's School of Architecture and connectivity, permaculture and sustainthe Florida Community Design Center ability as core principles of the neigh(FLCDC), the neighborhood includes borhood planning and architectural approximately 12 single-family homes design. Building is expected to begin later along Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. The property was previously the site of the this year.

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Many of us today are switching from a standard cell phone to a PDA. PDAs, while capable of performing the functions of a cell phone, are also able to check your e-mail, browse the Internet, utilize a calendar, address book, word processor and spreadsheet programs, plus much more all in a small, lightweight and easy-to-use hand-held computing device. PDAs are extremely convenient and fun to use. You may have gotten a PDA a few years ago and are now deciding to upgrade to a more current PDA which offers you more options, or you may know someone who is changing their PDA. This brings up the question of what to do with your old PDA: turn it in to your provider, throw it away, or give it or donate it to someone else. Since PDAs store a broad range of information such as phone numbers, addresses, e-mail addresses, passwords, and other personal information, it is important to know that the private information stored on many PDAs is easily accessible. When a PDA is discarded or passed along to another user, it is often "reset"; that is, it is set back to the factory default settings. Resetting PDAs such as Blackberries, Iphones, Android PDA's etc. does not actually erase any personal information. Instead, it's just like any other computer in that it simply marks the storage space as unallocated (aka: available), but leaves all of the data there until something writes over it. This means that a third party would be able to see all of the information that was visible prior to the reset. Thus, PDAs that are handed back to the cell provider, resold, lost, or stolen may have all of your personal

information even if you perform a "reset". There is one company which has been using a rather innovative technique to address this issue of information privacy: Nokia. For the past few years Nokia has been including an encryption system with many of their PDA's. The great thing about encryption is that you never have to worry about what personal information is on your PDA. In this scenario all information on both the PDA and memory card(s) is fully encrypted so that to anyone else the information is entirely scrambled. Nokia has implemented this system so that once you turn encryption on, it never has to be turned off. This means that, even during normal operation, your data is entirely encrypted. If your PDA is stolen, for example, while it is still on, you have nothing to worry about. With the availability of PDA encryption, it is now possible to encrypt personal information stored on any computing device you have. In today's world of rampant identity theft and eroding privacy, people are given two choices: A.) take a lot of time to be very careful never to do anything on your computers and PDAs that could lead to identity theft, or B.) simply encrypt the information on your computers and PDAs s.0 that you don't have to worry about what information might be saved.

(Bits & Bytes is a computer troubleshooting advice column provided by Zebis, a single point of contact managed service provider located on Sanibel serving clients worldwide.)

Toys'R'Us Express Store opens at Tanger Outlets Special to the REPORTER Earlier this week, The Toys"R"Us Express Store celebrated its grand opening at Tanger Outlets in Fort Myers. Located in Suite 3140, Toys"R"Us Express will remain open at Tanger through the holiday season. "Toys"R"Us Express is the perfect addition to our collection of brand name stores and just in time for the holiday gift buying season," said Julia Babair, general manager of the Tanger Outlets in Fort Myers. "Our customers will be able to conveniently satisfy all of their toy buying needs while doing their holiday shopping at Tanger." On-the-go parents, grandparents and lastminute shoppers looking to purchase everything on little ones' wish lists in one quick

trip will find a convenient selection of playthings and perennial favorites at the Toys"R"Us Express, including dolls, action figures and educational toys to fit every budget Tanger Outlets in Fort Myers is one of Florida's most popular shopping destinations. Last year, more than two million brand name bargain hunters shopped and saved on the latest, in-season fashion trends at Tanger in Fort Myers. The center features 40 brand name and designer outlet stores and is located at 20350 Summerlin Road, two miles from the Sanibel Causeway. For more information, call 1-800-4 TANGER or visit the company's website at www.tangeroutlet.com. .--^

Special to the REPORTER The Island Nutrition Center is now equipped to receive food stamps in payment for groceries, including the popular organic food co-op. "This is a natural step in the development of the co-op," said Carol Simontacchi of the health food store. "People who use food stamps to purchase groceries should definitely be able to select high-quality, great-tasting, organic produce and other healthy grocery items through this program." Food stamps can be used to purchase foods to be prepared at home, including gluten-free products. They cannot be used

to-purchase non-food items including dietary supplements, herbs, alcohol, or non-food items. The $20 annual membership fee to join the co-op is not covered under the program. However, joining allows members to purchase the organic produce, eggs and other co-op items at 10 percent above wholesale, bringing the cost of the items offered through the co-op down to comparable level as non-organics. For more information, contact Carol Simontacchi at the Island Nutrition Center by calling 472-4499 or visiting the store, located at 2330 Palm Ridge Road on Sanibel.

Lee County Community Development issues report on September permits During the month of September, contractors pulled permits to build 23 singlefamily houses collectively valued at $3.3 million in unincorporated Lee County. That compares to 17 permits issued in August and 31 issued in September 2009, according to the Lee County Department of Community Development. No permits were issued for multi-family units, compared to four in September 2009. The 17 permits issued in September for new commercial buildings were collectively valued at $4 million, compared to $4.6 million in August and

$7.7 million in September 2Q09. Lee County Community Development oversees planning, zoning, development and building services, environmental review, building inspection, and code enforcement for the unincorporated areas of Lee County. To learn more about the department and its services, visit http://www.leecounty.com/dcd. Source: Lee County Community Development

Royal Shell Vacations announces seven-night Captiva stay sweepstakes Submitted by KIM BACIK Royal Shell Companies, years old and must supply Royal Shell Vacations, which also includes Royal - proof of age. The winner Sanibel and Captiva Shell Real Estate, Royal will be notified by e-mail at Property the e-mail address providIslands largest vacation Shell rentals company, has Management and Royal ed. Royal Shell Vacations Condominium announced a new sweep- Shell stakes offer of seven nights Management. "It's a way offers more than 400 prifree ' in a two-bedroom both to reward our friends, vately owned condos and beach condo on the fans and guests, and to island homes on Sanibel grounds of Captiva's popu- encourage them to join our and Captiva Islands, lar South Seas Island family through subscrip- Florida. Each unit is maintion to our e-newsletter that tained and serviced, with Resort. announces full furnishings and kitchen Entries can be made by periodically signing up, free of charge, happenings on Sanibel and equipment, by Royal Shell's customer service for Royal Shell's e- Captiva Islands." The winner, which will staff. Reservations may be newsletter, The Islands Telegraph. No purchase is be selected at random from booked at 1-800-656necessary, but only one the full list of people who 9111 or through Royal website at entry will be accepted per have signed up for the e- Shell's e-mail address. Entrants newsletter, will be entitled www.RoyalShell.com. Anyone interested in may sign-up by visiting the to a seven-night stay Royal Shell Vacations (Saturday to Saturday) in a entering can get additional website, completing a sign- beach condo on Captiva, information at Royal Shell January and Vacations' Facebook page, up form and submitting it during to Royal Shell via the February, 2011. The award http://facebook.com/Royal is subject to availability at ShellVacations/ or the Internet. "This promotion fol- the time of booking, and Royal Shell Real Estate lows on from our highly must be used during this, Facebook page, http://facesuccessful 'Seven Nights time or will be invalidated; book.com/RoyalShellReal Entries must be made no Estate,, or by visiting Great Getaway' promotion later than Nov. 30, 2010. www.islandsofsanibel-capwhich ended in June," said .Randy, ; M i CEO/ of,, ^JEjntrants mus^be at least 25

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of the refuge, live reptile and Florida wildlife presentations, a Butterfly House, a touch tank at TBE, nature crafts, and free hot dogs and sodas, face painting, crafting activities and Butterfly House. The first 500 children to cheek in at 11 a.m. will receive a reusable "Ding" Days bag filled with goodies and perfect for trickor-treating. Continuous free shuttle service will run from the old Island Water lot on SanibelCaptiva Road and TBE (look for signs). The entire day's schedule is included below. For more information on other events during the upcoming "Ding" Darling Days week, Oct. 17-23, visit www.ding-

darlingdays.com or call 472-1100 ext. •221. - : "Ding" Darling Days 1010 sponsors include Breeze Newspapers, Doc Ford's Sanibel Rum Bar & Grille, Island Sun, Sundial Beach Resort, Times of the Islands, Bailey's General Store, Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry, Jerry's Foods, Ocean's Reach, The Royal Shell Companies, The Sanctuary Golf Club, Sanibel Captiya Community Bank, Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, Jim arid Patty Sprankle, 'Tween Waters Inn, West Wind Inn, Mike and Terry Baldwin, Bank of the Islands and Barefoot Charley's Painting. Other sponsors include Blind Pass

Condominium Vacation Rentals, Caloosa Tent, Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva, Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis, The Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market, Clem Werner Family, Big Red Q Quickprint, Casa Ybel Resort, Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program (CHNEP), Good Wheels, Island Therapy Center, Kirchner Contracting, Lighthouse Cafe of Sanibel, Edward Lamotta, M.D, Over Easy Cafe, Panther Printing, Sanibel Art & Frame, Sanibel Day Spa, SanibelSusan Realty Associates, She Sells Sea Shells, Suncatchers' Dream, Wendy and George Schnapp, Winston and Barbara Spurgeon, Traders Cafe and Twilight Cafe.

Bonsai Society of Southwest Florida to meet Saturday Guests are welcome at the Bonsai is a horticultural art about bonsai, the association Individuals are invited to Support Personnel Association monthly meeting of the Bonsai bring questions or problems of Lee County (SPALC) of growing trees in pots. It had or the meeting may be Society of Southwest Florida they have about their trees or Building at 6281 Metro its origins in China and Japan. obtained by contacting Becky this Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9 the art of bonsai. The annual Plantation Road in Fort Myers. Information about bonsai and Bodnar at 239-463-4102 or a.m. to noon. "Show Tree Bonsai Show in November Will 'There is ho charge for attend- .the association will be avail- via . , , e-mail, at Critique'" is the featured pro- also be discussed:' .;-.,-, [email protected]. ' •'' ing the meeting and reserva- able £t the meeting, " gram' for the meeting. ia information ws) f:i i.T'Xi EUP# 'i'iito sjii' no sntriJ ' • The meeting1 is held'at the tions' are not required. .

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Horseshoe crabs outlasted dinosaurs, but can they survive today's challenges? Submitted by PATRICIA BEHNKE Florida Fish & Wildlife

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The ancient arthropod moves along the beach searching for clams with its 10 eyes. It eats while walking, using its legs to crush prey and bring it to its jawless mouth. The horseshoe crab has survived unchanged for approximately 3T)0 million years and existed 100 million years before the dinosaurs. My first sighting of a horseshoe crab coincided with my first visit to salt water. For a 10-year-old from Central Michigan, I'm not sure what astounded me more the vast and fierce Atlantic Ocean pounding against Montauk Point on Long Island or the armored and fierce-looking horseshoe crab. After moving to Florida, I learned horseshoe crabs are not what they seem. They are not crabs, nor are they fierce. But they are ancient. Horseshoe crabs can be found in Florida from St. Vincent in the Panhandle, to the Atlantic coast, all the way down to the 10,000 Islands area. Today their population is declining at a rate not experienced since the end of the last Ice Age, according to a study published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in August. "Extensive harvest has played a role in

the decline of the horseshoe crab," said Ryan Gandy, crustacean research biologist with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). "The species is harvested as bait for the eel and whelk fisheries and is used in both pharmaceutical and biomedical research. Harvesting and habitat loss has created a situation where severe population declines resulted in intensive management along the Northeast coast of the United States." The USGS study predicts climate change will further exacerbate horseshoe crab declines and further stress the many other species that depend on them. A ripple effect already can be seen among species dependent upon the horseshoe crab. Migratory birds - 11 species in Florida alone - depend upon the 90,000 eggs one horseshoe crab can lay in a season. The red knot's decline is linked to the decline in horseshoe crab eggs in Delaware Bay, the major refueling point for the little bird in the sandpiper family known to fly as much as 9,300 miles in one season, from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego. Essential to its journey are the stopovers where the birds eat horseshoe crab eggs to gain weight needed to get them back to the Arctic Circle for breeding. With the decline in horse-

shoe crabs, the red knot has less and less fuel for itsjourney. Studies conducted by the FWC along with scientists from New Jersey and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service show the population of red knots wintering in Southwest Florida decreasingAnother species, the loggerhead turtle, shares some common characteristics with the horseshoe crab: both remain unchanged after millions of years, and both face an uncertain future. And loggerheads prey upon horseshoe crabs, or at least they did. A loggerhead diet study conducted in the Chesapeake Bay recently revealed that the turtles have shifted away from eating horseshoe crabs. Although there is no direct link between the decline in horseshoe crabs and the decline of loggerhead nests in recent years, loggerhead declines did prompt the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to consider a change in the loggerhead's status from threatened to endangered this year. Loss of prey species is just one of many threats to loggerheads. Other threats include mortality from fisheries, illegal harvesting, habitat loss, pollution from litter, and lights on the beach during nesting season. "Protection of nesting beaches is an important component-of sea turtle conser-

vation," said Blair Witherington, biologist with the FWC. "I'm happy to say, loggerheads nested in above-average numbers in 2010, but this was not enough to reverse the declining trend we've seen over the past decade." To protect all the species impacted, restrictions on the harvest of horseshoe crabs in the past few years in Delaware Bay has helped increase the population, according to the USGS. As the wildlife managers do their job through research, monitoring and regulating to prepare for future climate changes, individuals must take steps such as lowering their carbon dioxide output, a major contributor to climate change. For example, I'm on a campaign to combine errands into one trip. I keep lists of errands, and when I leave my house or workplace, I visit places close together. I also do some tasks over the Internet so I don't have to drive at all. That horseshoe crab survived before and after the dinosaur, and with a little help from all of us, it will weather climate change as well. (Readers may contact Patricia Behnke via e-mail at [email protected])

Florida sea turtles have The Sanibel Region B.C. ('Before productive 2010 nesting season the Causeway') cruise offered Submitted by CARLI SEGELSON According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), all three species of sea turtles that nest regularly on the state's beaches had annual nest counts well above average for the previous 10 years. This news is especially good for loggerhead sea turtles, which have experienced declines in nesting in recent years. Loggerheads, the species that most commonly nests in Florida, had nest counts that were 30 percent higher than the 10-year average. "We're encouraged by the high count, especially considering the oil spill and the extreme cold weather earlier in the year," said Dr. Blair Witherington, an FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute scientist. "However, one good year can't reverse a declining trend. It will take many years of data to determine if this is a new nesting trend - obviously one that we would like to see continue in the future." Nest numbers for leatherback and green sea turtles also continued to increase, with nests in 2010 totaling the second-highest since standardized counts began in 1989.

Nest counts are performed each year through Florida's Index Nesting Beach Survey, which was created to measure seasonal sea turtle nesting, and to allow for accurate comparisons among beaches and years. The standardized index counts take place on 248 miles of selected beaches along both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. In one of the largest wildlife counts in the nation, hundreds of partners diligently survey Florida's Index Nesting Beaches throughout the summer sea turtle nesting season. "It's a big job that requires a dedicated group of nest-counting experts," Witherington said. "It's especially rewarding for those involved when the turtles make a good showing." FWC's role in coordinating Florida's sea turtle nest counts is funded by sales of the sea turtle license plate. For more information about sea turtles, including nesting information, visit www.MyFWC.com/SeaTurtle. Sick or injured sea turtles can be reported by contacting the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404FWCC (3922).

Submitted by RICHARD FINKEL Before Sanibel was bridged' to the mainland's Punta Rassa by the three mile causeway, the surrounding environment was vitally important economically and culturally for centuries. Departing from the Sanibel Harbor Marriot Resort & Spa at Punta Rassa, this cruise will travel past the mouth of the Caloosahatchee, south passing St. James City, east along Sanibel's J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Woodring Point and the island's historic lighthouse, then head north towards Fort Myers Beach and Matanzas Pass, then back to Punta Rassa. Along the way, we will look back in time and discuss the area's indigenous people, Spanish explorers, Spanish Cuban fishing settlements, the booming cattle trade, Sanibel's ferry days and its early pioneering residents. Join us as we discover the rich cultural history of this region while traveling on, enjoying and learning about the incredible common denominator of it all - -our Back Bay waters. This new cruise, The Sanibel Region B.C. - "Before the Causeway," will be offered on three consecutive Fridays:

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Palm City Punishers, Misdemeanors bringing roller derby craze back to life Bodybag, Jack Scratch Fever and Motley Bruze, the black and neon Sweet as sugar but tough as green-clad women of the Punishers nails, the women of the Palm City and Misdemeanors have taken the Punishers and the Fort Myers sport to another level: hard-hitting Misdemeanors are doing their part and fast-skating athletes adorn to shed some light on. a sport themselves in short shirts, skin whose heycfay may be in the past tight leggings and fishnet stockbut - with a bit of a modern twist ings. While Coffman is known as — seems to be gaining popularity Flyin Da' Brie, Koe skates under here in Southwest Florida. Back in 2007, Brie Coffman the persona Lil' Miss Slam Bags. "The name doesn't even make picked up a flyer that sought players to form and all-girl roller derby sense," Koc laughed when asked for the story behind her derby team based in Fort Myers. "I heard about it through a moniker. "We were just joking, friend of a friend," said Coffman, a around one night and there it was... naturalist with Tarpon Bay but I'm stuck with it now." Another roller gal with an island Explorers. "A couple of us got together at a bar to talk about it, connection is Caroline Semerjian, and it sounded really fun. And I known amongst the Punishers as didn't even know -how to roller Klymaxx. The triathlete, who owns Effective Marketing & Creative skate at the time!" At about the same time, Jaclyn Concepts, joined the team in their Koc, owner of Needful Things in second season. "Brie and I used to work out the Tahitian Gardens Shopping Center, ran across a few derby together at the Sanibel Fitness enthusiasts while taking part in an Center," she recalled. "She told me open skate event at Generations to come check out them at practice. Skating Center. The group soon As soon as I saw it, I fell in love became friends and decided to cre- with it. I called my dad and had him ship my roller skates down ate the Fort Myers Derby Girls. "We had no idea what we were from Michigan." Now in their fourth season, the doing," said Koc. "And we were stupid enough to think that we Fort Myers Derby Girls travel wouldn't be that bad. We were across the state to compete against other women's flat track roller fearless." . In that first season, the Palm derby squads. While the Punishers City Punishers did not win a single are considered their "A" team, the bout. However, they did attract a newer and less experienced players number of thrill-seekers and sport- comprise the Misdemeanors. Both teams, which at last count ing spectators who enjoy coming numbers approximately 30 playout on a Sunday evening, tailgate CAROL ORR HARTMAN During pre-bout warmups, Fort Myers teammates DeathRae, left, and Flyin Da' Brie in the parking lot and cheer on ers, have improved upon their skill engage in a little shoving match to get themselves fired up for their battle against their favorite derby gals. With colorful names like Anita the Jail Break Betties. See DERBY, page 8B By JEFF LYSIAK

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16th HalloTween Costume Party theme 'Voodoo Island' on Oct. 30 Submitted by EMILY KETTNER

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Risk a hex or curse and plan to join 'Tween Waters Inn Island Resort for Captiva Island's most notorious Halloween event - "Voodoo Island" - held on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Be ready for good times, great music, friendly conversation and — oh yeah - those famous (and infamous) costumes. With tickets available at the door for $15 to anyone over the age of 2 1 , the Voodoo Island Party will start out the night rocking the beach with music by an island favorite, Deb and the Dynamics. This high-energy band covers your favorite songs including a range of rock, R&B and "Jump Blues," and is known as the ultimate dance-party band. 'Tween Waters Inn also offers a $1,000 costume contest, with judging at midnight, and the prorriise of a notoriously

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If you've ever dreamed of exploring J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge's Wildlife Drive without the traffic and the people that its birds and other sights attract,' mark Friday, Oct. 22, on your calendar. Normally, Wildlife Drive closes to all visitors every Friday. As part of the weeklong "Ding" Darling Days, Oct, 17 to 23, this special Friday celebration includes free Wildlife Drive admission to hikers and bikers and special Tarpon Bay Tram Tours throughout the day. The refuge is leading a free guided bike tour of the Drive that day, beginning at 10 a.m. Below is a schedule for the day's tours. Note that admission to Wildlife Drive is free for vehicular as well as bike and foot traffic the following day, Saturday, Oct. 23 - Conservation Art Day. "Ding" Darling Wildlife SocietyFriends of the Refuge sponsors "Ding" Darling Days with support from Tarpon Bay Explorers, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and other private and business partners. To become a friend of the refuge, visit www.dingdarlingsociety.org. For the full "Ding" Darling Days schedule, visit www.dingdarlingdays.com or call 472-1100.

"Ding" Darling Days activity schedule for Friday, Oct. 22 (TBE = Tarpon Bay Explorers; EC = Refuge Education Center) • 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Wildlife Drive is open FREE to hikers/bikers, closed to vehicular traffic • 8 to 11 a.m. - FREE Bunche Beach Birding Tram, meet at EC flagpole. Limited reservations, call 472-8900 • 8:30 to 10 a.m. - Breakfast Nature & Sea Life Cruise, TBE, 25 percent off: $18.75 adults, $11:25 children. Reservations required, 472-8900 • 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Guided Kayak Tour, TBE, 25 percent off: $22.50 adults, $15 children/Reservations required, 4728900 • 10 to 11:30 a.m. - FREE Refuge

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Bike or hike the refuge on Friday, Oct. 22 to have Wildlife Drive virtually all to yourself. •Bike Tour, meet at EC flagpole • 10 to 11:30 a.m. - Special Friday Refuge Tram Tour, $13 for adults, $8 for children. Reservations required, 4728900 • 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Sea Life & Nature Cruise, TBE, 25 percent off: $15 for adults, $9 for children. Reservations required, 472-8900 • 12'.45 to 1:15 p.m. - FREE Deck Talk: Calusa Indians, TBE • 1 to 2:30 p.m. - Special Friday Refuge Tram Tour, $13 for adults, $8 for children. Reservations required, 4728900 • 1 to 3 p.m. - Guided Kayak Tour, TBE, 25 percent off: $22.50 adults, $15 children. Reservations required, 4728900 • 1:30 to 3 p.m. - Sea Life & Nature Cruise, TBE, 25 percent off: $15 for adults, $9 for children. Reservations required, 472-8900

• 4 to 5:30 p.m. - Special Friday Refuge Tram Tour, $1.3 for adults, $8 for children. Reservations required, 4728900 • 5 to 7 p.m. - Evening Sea Life & Nature Cruise, TBE, 25 percent off: $18.75 for adults, $11.25 for children. Reservations required, 472-8900 • 5 to 7 p.m. - Sunset Paddle, TBE, 25 percent off: $30 for adults, $18.75 for children. Reservations required, 4728900 "Ding" Darling Days 2010 sponsors include Breeze Newspapers, Doc Ford's Sanibel Rum Bar & Grille, Island Sun, Sundial Beach Resort, Times of the Islands, Bailey's General Store, Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry, Jerry's Foods, Ocean's Reach, The Royal Shell Companies, The Sanctuary Golf Club, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, Jim and

Patty Sprankle, 'Tween Waters Inn, West Wind Inn, Mike and Terry Baldwin, Bank of the Islands, Barefoot Charley's Painting, Blind Pass Condominium Vacation Rentals, Caloosa Tent and the Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva. • Other sponsors include SanibelCaptiva Kiwanis, The Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market, Clem Werner Family, Big Red Q Quickprint, Casa Ybel Resort, Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program (CHNEP), Good Wheels, Island Therapy Center, Kirchner Contracting, Lighthouse Cafe of Sanibel, Edward Lamotta, M.D, Over Easy Cafe, Panther Printing, Sanibel Art & Frame, Sanibel Day Spa, SanibelSusan Realty Associates, She Sells Sea Shells, Suncatchers' Dream, Wendy & George Schnapp, Winston & Barbara Spurgeon, Traders Cafe and Twilight Cafe.

Bob Rauschenberg Gallery to host Individual Artist Fellowship exhibit Submitted by UNDSEY WOLLARD The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at Edison State College will host the Florida Individual Artist Fellowship Exhibition, opening on Oct. 22 and continuing through Dec. 4. The exhibit's opening reception will take place on Friday, Oct. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. This exhibition features the artwork of the 25 recipients of the 2008 Individual Artist Fellowship Award in Visual Arts. Each artist included in this exhibition was reviewed by a panel of their peers and selected through a highly competitive process. Since 1976, the State of Florida, Division of Cultural Affairs, has funded the Individual Artist Fellowship Program and offered awards to Florida artists in recognition of their work and talent The $5,000 awards

support the artist's general career achievements over the fellowship period. Awards are given in the disciplines of Visual Arts (both two and three-dimensional), Folk Arts, Media Arts, Dance, Theatre, Music, Interdisciplinary and Literature. Included in this exhibit are Bob Rauschenberg Gallery friends and previous exhibitors Blane De St. Croix, Lilian GarciaRoig, Clive King and Mark Messersmith. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The gallery is closed Sundays and holidays. ••."-'•• For additional information, call 239-4899313 or visit . www.bobrausch.enberggallery.com.

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Concert & Conversation Series at Shell Point open to the public Submitted by JESSICA CLARK The Concert & Conversation Series at Shell Point Retirement Community will again be open to the public announced Dawn Boren, director of resident life for Shell Point Retirement Community. This series will feature four concerts, and following each concert participants will enjoy a beverage and dessert reception with the performers. The list of performers and performance dates includes: • Thomas Pandolfi, Pianist Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 at 7 p.m. • Alexander Popov, Bassoonist Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 at 7 p.m. • Storioni Trio - Friday, Feb. 25, 2011 at 7 p.m. • Eugenia Zukerman, Flutist Monday, March 2 1 , 2011 at 7 p.m. "The Concert & Conversations Series is unique because it allows the guests the opportunity to mingle With the artist following the performance," said Boren. "In years past, this series was only open to the residents of Shell Point, but we decided last year to open seating for members of the general public who may be interested in an hour of classical music in an intimate setting."

Reservations are required to attend any of the concerts in this series, and tickets for each concert are $25, or all 4 concerts can be purchased for a series price of $80. To purchase tickets or receive additional information about the concert series, call 239-454-2067 for payment information on individual or group packages. Shell Point Retirement Community is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community located in Fort Myers just o f f Summerlin Road, two m i l e s before theSanibel Causeway. To learn more about Shell Point, v i s i t www.shellpoint.org or call 1-800780-1131.

F.I.S.H. adds third free memory screening for island residents Special to the REPORTER Following the popularity of the first two .memory screening sessions which took place in March and April, a third date has been added to the calendar by F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here) of Sanibel. The sessions will take place at F.I.S.H. Walk In Center on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. The free screening will be performed on an individual basis in 15-minute time slots with Lisa Troulis, the Social Worker from the Alvin Dubin Center. Book early as spaces are limited and were very popular earlier this year. Please call Christine Swiersz,. Program Director, at 472 4775 to

arrange an appointment. F.I.S.H of Sanibel, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer organization assisting Sanibel and Captiva islanders and visitors with a wide range of services. For more than 29 years, F.I.S.H. has been a "neighbor helping neighbors" organization offering free human services such as transportation for medical appointments, meal delivery, health equipment, food' pantry and emergency financial assistance. The Walk-in-Center is located at 1630 Periwinkle Way, Unit B, on Sanibel (next to Pfeiffer Realty Group) and- is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. F.I.S.H. can be contacted at 472 4775.

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Bassoonist Alexander Popov will perform at Shell Point on Jan. 17, 2011.

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Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. Phone:239-472-2329 Turtle Tracks: Thursdays at 9 a.m. Meet at the Nature Center for a trip to a beach: Cost for this program is Free to members and children, $5 for nonmembers, beach parking fee $2/hour. Learn about the cycles and habits of thd sea turtles that nest on our beaches, as well as other local marine life. For questions about the Turtle Tracks program or our Sea Turtle Research Program, call the SCCF's Nature Center at 4722329.

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17-20 21st 'Ding' Darling Days From Oct. 17-23, the J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR will host the 21st Annual "Ding Darling Days. Festivities include free wildlife demonstrations, a butterfly house and touch tank, nature crafts, giveaways and more. For more details and a schedule of events, visit www.dingdarlingdays.com.

5 San-Cap Cracker Festival returns The Second Annual San-Cap Cracker Festival will be held at The Bait Box (1041 Periwinkle Way) on Nov. 5 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the "Florida Cracker" dinner, followed by live and silent auctions, are $75 each. For info, call lean Woodring at 472-0334

20 Wildlife tours of The Dunes The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club and SCCF are teaming up to offer wildlife tours of the golf course on Oct. 20 and 27. Cost is $30 per person, children 6-12 are $15 each. Dinner and a beverage are included. For more information or to sign up, call Julayne at 472-3355.

6 Doggy Dash coming to Miromar Outlets The Doggy Dash, a fundraiser for the Animal Care Trust Fund, will be held at Miromar Outlets (10108 Corkscrew Road in Estero) on Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will shop with their dogs as they cruise the Doggy Dash walk route. Call 239533-7387 for details.

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25th Annual Baileyfest The 25th annual Baileyfest will take place from 1 to 4 p m on Sunday Oct. 24 at the Bailey's Center (comer of Periwinkle Way and Tarpon Bay Road). The family-oriented event will include live entertainment, food and beverages, games and rides. For details, visit www.baileys-sanibel.com or call 472-1516.

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Shell Museum celebrates 15 years On Nov. 20, the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum (3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road) will host a 15th birthday celebration, with free admission and special events planned throughout the day. An invitation-only reception will follow at 5 p.m. For more details, visit www.shellmuseum.org.

4-7 Sanibel Island Writers Conference The Fifth Annual Sanibel Island Writers Conference returns to BIG Arts (900 Dunlop Road) from Nov. 4-7. Participants attend a variety of workshops, panels, lectures and readings presented by celebrated writers and teachers. To register, visit www.fgcu.edu/siwc/.

BIG ARTS Filmmakers Showcase entries sought Entries for BIG Arts' annual Filmmakers Showcase will be accepted through Nov. 30 for inclusion in their screening event, taking place in March 2011. For further information on Filmmakers Showcase, call 3950900 or visit www.BIGARTS.ofg.

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Science At Sea Cruise Be a marine biologist! This 90-minute hands-on scientific inquiry is fun for all ages. Crab traps and plankton nets will be hauled for a look at some of the componentsof the food chains. Use compasses for navigational aids and magnifying viewers to see the things we can't usually see. An exciting trip for the whole family! Shoreline Discovery Cruise Travel to a secluded beach for a guided shoreline walk to discuss coastal sea life and beach dynamics. Explore mudflats and use nets within the shallow sea grass beds for an up-close look at some of the smaller yet amazing inhabitants of the Back Bay Estuary Ecosystem Bring wading shoes and your sense of adventure for this hands-on Sea life Encounter. Sailing Under The Stars Cruise Enjoy the sunset, experience day turning into night, linger out on the water and sail under the stars. Planets, stars and constellations will be identified along the way. Mythology, mysteries and features of our Milky Way Galaxy, as well as the greater Universe, will be appreciated under the magic of the night sky. Additional information and reservations for all Captiva Cruises' programs can be obtained by calling Captiva Cruises at 472-5300 or by visiting www.captivacruises.com. Reservations are required.

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Afternoon Steve McDougall Evening Frank Thomson

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Afternoon Ira Wilkes Evening Chris Workman

Afternoon Steve McDougall Evening Pat McCune

Afternoon Noble Hockmeister Evening Pat McCune

Afternoon Chris Workman Evening Ira Wilkes

Afternoon MarkVee Evening David Johnson

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Blue Giraffe Gessiey Reed

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CasaYbel Resort 2255 W. Gulf Dr. 472-9200

Sweet Melissa's 1625 Periwinkle Way 472-1956

Dan Tudor 6:30 - 10:00 pm Thistle Lodge Dining Room Michael David, Light acoustic jazz guitar

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"We look at it as a learning experience," said Semerjian. "When you're down by 150 points and you know there's no way you can win, maybe you try a few new things or put in some new players. Try some new tactics." This season, the Misdemeanors have lost only a single home bout. "I'm always looking forward to our next bout," said Koc. "About a week before our game, everybody starts to get antsy during practice. It gets really intense... all of this pent-up energy." In recognition of the upcoming Halloween celebration, . the Misdemeanors have dubbed their next bout, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 24, as "Nightmare on Skate Street." Their final home game of the 2010 season, which will take place at Bamboozles Skating Center (2095 Andrea Lane in Fort Myers), begins at 7 p.m.

um helps with my energy and with my recovery afterwards," added Koc. "By the end of the week, I don't even want to look at a banana!" Coffman also gives credit to their ever-growing legion of fans who attend their matches, which range in age from toddlers on up. "I have noticed more people coming to see us," she said. "It's great when a kid comes up to us and tells us what a great job we're doing. Without the support of our fans, we wouldn't put ourselves through this." "I sell a lot of tickets to my customers," added Koc. "One family came in the day after a match and said that they brought their teen-aged kids to see roller derby - I guess they were getting bored of just going to the beach every day. One of them won the raffle giveaway during the bout. They came

in to tell me what a wonderful time they had." Tickets are $8 in advance (available for purchase from members of the Fort Myers Derby Girls at at www.brownpapertickets.com) or $10 at the door. "I'd love to see more islanders come out," said Semerjian, who estimated that their home bouts draw more than 400 fans. "What else are you going to do on a Sunday night on Sanibel? A great cross-section of people come out, but it's just so new that not a lot of people know about it." And the ladies of the Palm City Punishers and Fort Myers Misdemeanors promise one thing: once you attend a bout, you'll be hooked on the sport for good. "It is highly entertaining," Semerjian added. "Definitely a sub-culture that you'll never forget!"

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Lil' Miss Slam Bags, one Representing Sanibel on the Fort Myers Derby of the team's top blockis all Girls are, from left, Jaclyn Koc, Caroline ers/jammers, smiles during a time out. Semerjian and Brie Coffman.

Lil' Miss Slam Bags, left, skates alongside fellow Palm City Punisher teammate Anya Dixon before their bout versus Tallahassee.

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good time. Halloween at 'Tween Waters Inn is also filled with great discounts and prizes during and before the big event. Become a follower on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com /tweenwaters - and share the page with your friends - and automatically be entered to win two free tickets to the Voodoo Island event. Also, when guests stay two nights or more Halloween weekend, they'll receive two free admissions to the party (a $30 value). For reservations, call 800-223-5865. "Every year, 'Tween Waters Inn works hard to throw the biggest, best Hallo'Tween bash around," said 'Tween Waters Inn general manager Jeff Shuff. "This year will be no differ-

ent - with great costumes, discounts and prizes as always, 'Tween Waters Inn is sure to hit a record-high turnout." The 'Tween Waters Inn annual Halloween bash js traditionally the largest and most famous Halloween party on Sanibel and Captiva, regularly attracting more than 800 colorfully costumed guests. The outdoor event, staged on 'Tween Waters Inn's beautiful 13 acres nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island Sound, is adults only and infamous for the scope, size, scariness, outrageousness, raciness, zaniness, variety and creativity of costuming. For more information on 'Tween Waters Inn, visit www.tween-waters.com.

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'Big Magic' benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters to feature NBA legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Submitted by CONNIE RAMOS-WILLIAMS Basketball legend, three time Most Valuable Player, 12 time Ail-Star and Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson is coming to Naples on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. to speak at a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida. The "Big Magic" event will be held at Bentley Jaguar of Naples, located at 900 N. Tamiami Trail in Naples. Johnson, a five time NBA Champion, scored 17,707 points, dished out 10,141 assists and grabbed 6,559 rebounds during his 14-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. His. on-the-court battles with Boston Celtics great and Naples resident Larry Bird will go down in history as one of the sports' greatest rivalries. Off the court, Johnson has served as a United Nations Messenger of Peace and hosted his own talk show. The general admission for the event is $125 per person. A donation of $1,000 per couple will get you into the "Magic Circle," where you will receive VIP entry,

VIP goody bag, private VIP cocktail reception with "Magic" Johnson from 6 to 7 p.m., preferred seating, a photo opportunity with "Magic" Johnson and program and post event recognition. The "Big Magic" event benefit will feature "Magic" Johnson speaking about basketball and his New York Times Bestseller List book, "32 Ways To Be A Champion Business," as well as a silent and live auction. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Special thanks go to Chico Rivera of Fort Myers Toyota for facilitating this event with "Magic" Johnson. Other event sponsors include Kohl's, Arthrex, FGCU and Hodges University. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Funds raised will help almost 200 Collier County children on the waiting list to be matched with a Big Brother or Sister... a positive, caring role model, a lifetime friend! For ticket or sponsor information, visit www.hereforthekids.org or call Carolyn Kurtz at 239-281-4414 with any questions.

Magic Johnson, named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, will appear next week at a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida.

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Australia impresses The Commish' in Sanibel soccer action Submitted by KIRK WILLIAMS The Sanibel soccer fields were the place to be last Friday night as several prominent islanders were in attendance. Foremost was the "The Commish," Dick Muench, making his first ever appearance, at a Sanibel soccer game. "The Commish," who ran Sanibel's baseball and softball programs for 35 years, was there to see his grandson Nathan and Team Australia in the U8 division. Australia took on Argentina in an extremely well-played game that featured great goals and superb defense. Nathan did not disappoint Grandpa as he and Australia battled hard. Jake Gibson led the way for Australia as he played forward, sweeper and goaltender with a ton of heart and spirit While "The Commish" may not yet be a true convert to "the beautiful game," he did say he would be back. Also on the U8 field, Team Ireland had a great time playing Italy. It was a well balanced game with tons of action. Ireland scored on a strong shot by Liam Holston which was assisted by Elle Frey. Ireland also displayed strong defense behind Zofia Costa and CJ. Aidan Donovan made some very strong saves at goalie while Jade Hedberg and Hilton Carroll controlled the mid field. In U6 action, Spain was led by goals from AJ Aracri, Jackson McKee and Jack Powers. Sydney Stephens and Jessica McKee playing iron clad defenseior the world ;.

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ROB PAILES champions. The U6 field also featured an epic clash between international powers England and Brazil. It was a physical match with neither side willing to relinquish control of the midfield. There were several notable performances from the match. Ronan Pailes got Brazil off the mark with a sublime finish off of a long throw. Finn "The Shark" Howell then equalized for England with an early score from in close. Tye Phoenix added to his impressive season tally with several goals for England which were matched by Brazil's scoring machine Andrew Deluca. Matthew Dunn of England and Brazil's Rhys Babcock had a game long battle for midfield supremacy notable for several crunching tackles. It was all smiles and handshakes in the end, though, as the two sides settled for a draw. On the U10 field, Spain finally came untracked with three goals from Julian Meyers and another

from Zachary Costa as they held off a determined South African side. Knox Deal and Ben Talmage led the way for South Africa as they battled to the very end. In the U10 nightxap France outlasted Holland 4-1 to take over sole possession of first place. The action was very close in the U13 Division with both games being decided by just one goal. Previously undefeated, Cameroon jumped out to an early 3-0 lead over England only to see the English come storming back with four goals in the final period. Two of England's goals were scored by Autumn DeBarr while Jennifer Roberts netted the other two goals including the game winner. Goalie Zach Farst anchored the defense for England. The final game of the evening was just as exciting with Brazil hanging on for a tense 1-0 victory over Italy. Games start mis Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. at the city fields on Sanibel-Captiva Road.

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Autumn-like weather Flounder fishing picked greeted Southwest Florida up with the cooler weather over the first week of as fish up to 17 inches October and with the were caught around dock change, fish have begun pilings, in sand potholes their seasonal transition as and along the beach from the waters cool: Blind Pass north to Cayo Costa. The best baits were For non-stop action, live shrimp fished on a anglers looked a short dissmall jighead, live tance off the beaches and pilchards and DOA shrimp around the Passes. Large with a little gold glitter. A schools of baitfish moving few good size sheepsheads down the coast stirred up all were also caught on the sorts of commotion from Capt. Bill Russell shrimp rigs. Fishing for hungry predators. It was both should improve over common to find bonito, the month as the cooler Spanish mackerel, large weather pushes them from ladyfish, jack crevalle and the Gulf and into the shalsharks all working the same lower waters along the bait pods. A long cast with beaches and inshore. a Clark silver spoon into the Tailing redfish were sightfished over melee resulted in hook-ups with all the above, a small trace of wire leader was a the morning low tides in southern Matlacha Pass and in Pine Island Sound. must to prevent cut-offs. Tarpon were also sighted around the The cool air has dropped the water tembait schools and a few were sighted perature on the flats and the results are rolling in the Passes. A few good catches fish feeding aggressively. Reds up to 29 of mangrove snapper were taken in inches were reported on a variety of baits Captiva and Boca Grande Pass and also a including MirrOlure's Top Dog Jr., mile or so west of Boca Grande. Live Berkley's Gulp Shrimp, live shrimp and shrimp, shrimp tipped jigs and small live cut ladyfish. The fish were most active pinfish bounced over the rocky bottom over the first two hours of the incoming over the slowest stages of the tide yielded tide as they transitioned from potholes to snapper to seventeen inches. Plenty of the shallower grass flats. Trout up to 20 grouper were also caught with the snap- inches were caught from potholes in the Sound while targeting redfish. per, but were all undersize.

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the Olde Fish House Marina in Matlacha, with a Kids Derby from the docks and the weigh-in for the Fishing Tournament at 3 p.m. This is a very affordable tournament at $50 per angler and includes a T-shirt and fish fry after weigh-in. For more information, contact Karen Burns at 239283-3875, Let's mark it on the calendar and support our Island school children by attending this event. Even if you don't fish, come on by - there are plenty of activities with good food and drinks. You will be glad you did! If you have a fishing story or for charter information, please contact us at 239283-7960 or www.fishpineisland.com. Have a safe week and good fishin'.

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