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Treasures & Trash Sale, Saturday, November 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Back by popular demand, the sale (formerly partnered with the Arts and
Crafts Bazaar) will stand alone this year. If you’re cleaning out, pack up your
gently used household items, sporting goods, linens, jewelry and collectibles (almost
anything except clothes and shoes) and bring them to the Center 4 Life at 2401
Library Way. The center will store them until the big sale. This event is open to
all and benefits the center. For more information, call the center or Mary Ann
Gilhooley, 472-3565.
Attention Artists & Crafters! Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, November 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 pm. The center is looking for more people to sell their handcrafted
items. The cost is $20 per table for members ($25 for non-members) to be part of
this event, which also benefits the center – participants get to keep all their proceeds.
In the past, this sale was part of the bazaar but is a separate event this year.
Many artists and craftspeople are returning from last year’s bazaar, but more are
needed. Anyone interested can contact Eileen Kehow, 414-405-9556, or via email
at ekkehoe@aol.com.
Activities
• Island Seniors, Inc.
Members can buy coupon booklets from the city of Sanibel at the Center 4 Life
or the Sanibel Recreation Center. Booklets of 12 cost $42; three coupons cost
$10.50. Members of the rec center need only show their photo membership card.
• Courtesy to Others
Don’t be late! Doors close when classes begin and no one is admitted late. If the
door is closed, the warm-up portion of class has started. Also, do not use fragrant
personal products in fitness programs as there are chemically sensitive participants.
• Happy Hour Fitness, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Class begins with a joke from a member to ease your mind and ends with a
positive thought for the day. The format is 45 minutes of cardio, five minutes of
balance exercise, 15 minutes of core strength with the dynamics of Pilates, and 10
minutes of flexibility with simple yoga poses. Strengthen, lengthen and gain flexibility.
Instructor is Sandi McDougall.
• Gentle Yoga with Kris Brown, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. This class is designed to stretch, tone and strengthen while improving flexibility, proper
alignment and circulation. Chairs and mats are used to meet the needs of varying
experience levels. Bring a towel.
• Kayaking on Tuesdays, July 12 and 26, 8:30 a.m. This non-competitive outing is perfect for people who enjoy the outdoors.
There is space for 16 people on eight two-person kayaks and unlimited space for
those who own their own kayaks. All participants, including those with personal
kayaks, must meet at the center unless an off-island launch is scheduled. Everyone
is encouraged to take a turn leading the group. The center supplies the kayaks,
paddles and life jackets. Bring water, a small snack, change of clothing, sun lotion,
bug spray, sunglasses and a hat. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members
per trip. Members of Island Seniors, Inc. have first priority. Come by the center to
sign up. Payment must be made when you sign up.
• Knit Wits Needed, July 5, 12:30 p.m. Join in at the center on Tuesday afternoons to knit or crochet. The group will
meet with loads of encouragement for everyone. Get those gifts finished in time for
the holiday.
• Fabulous Fun Fridays, July 8, 12:20 p.m. Sandi will put a DVD in the player and, magically, a movie comedy will appear.
Put your feet up and have some popcorn in the cool Kraft Room.
• Miami’s New World Symphony Orchestra, July 19 Theater designed by Frank Gehry Private Tour. Lunch at The Royal in the historic
Art Deco Raleigh Hotel featuring cuisine by acclaimed chief John DeLucie plus
time to look around on Ocean Drive. Members fee is $79 and non-members $89.
• Free Girls’ Bus Day, July 27 in Naples and Bonita Hop on the bus and have lunch at Iguana Mia then gear up for an afternoon of
shopping in a variety of thrift/consignment stores (names and details available at
the center). Dessert may be at the Deli Bohemia. Reservations required.
• Games
Bridge 12:20 p.m. Monday and Wednesday
Hand & Foot 12:30 p.m. Tuesday
Mahjongg 12:20 p.m. Thursday
Mexican Train 12:30 p.m. Thursday
Game cost is $2.50 for members and $5 for non-members. Prizes awarded.
• Buy a Brick
A memorial and honorary brick pathway joins the center’s patio to the front
walkway. Buy a brick and make a lasting tribute to yourself or family member.
Groups can participate as the kayakers have done. Luc Century’s etched bricks are
a $100 contribution. Your support “paves” the way for fun future activities. Come
to the center or contact us at 472-5743 for the form that has all of the information
to create your brick.
Call the Center 4 Life for details of all programs, 472-5743.
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Sea Turtle Research and Monitoring
| Sea Turtle Nesting Stats
As of June 24, 2011
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| Nests
| False Crawls
| Hatches |
Sanibel East End
| 19 | 36 | 0 |
| Sanibel West End | 145* **
| 210 | 1 |
Captiva
| 50 | 30 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 214 | 276 | 2 |
Most nests on the islands are Loggerhead. However, this year we have one Kemps Ridley** and two Greens * included in the totals above.
Please do not disturb nesting sea turtles. There have been reports of several nesting attempts disturbed by onlookers. If a turtle fails after several nesting attempts, she will eject her eggs into the Gulf, so failed attempts -- false crawls -- are serious.
Click here for more info.
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The 21st annual Sanibel and Captiva Islands Independance Day Parade will be held Monday, July 4th begining at 9:30 a.m. This year theme is Shellabration !
The Grand Marshells will be Anne Joffe and Ann Arnoff, representing the Sanibel Shell Fair and Show, entering its 75th year in 2012.
Parade entries will be judged in the following categories:
Junonia-Most Original
Lightning Whelk-Best Music
Kings Crown-Most Patriotic
Alphabet Cone-Most Unusual
Coquinia-Best Non-Commercial
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The Lee County Property Appraiser’s Office has released an estimate of $1,282 million for the 2011 total assessed value for nonexempt property on Captiva.After several years of a nationwide decline in property values, the values on Captiva may be leveling off to slightly higher, according to the preliminary estimate from the property
appraiser’s office. By comparison, the final assessed values for Captiva property in 2010 was $1.289 billion, a difference of about $6 million to 7 million.
The taxable value on the 2011 tax roll is still a work in progress and the more complete number will be provided with the certification of taxable value (DR-420)
scheduled to be issued by July 1 by the property appraiser. This more finalized number will be used for purposes of budget preparation and proposed millage rates,
said Mike Mullins, chairman, Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEDP). Discussion of the CEPD budget was to be held at the regular monthly board
meeting on June 15. CEPD budget public hearings will be held on September 8 and September 22 at the ‘Tween Waters Inn.
There will be a Beach Brief e-mailed by the CEPD in early September.
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The Sanibel School 2011 8th grade class graduated on Friday, June 10. They are: Austin Andersen, Analiese Aracri, Christopher Arundel, Nicole Benzrihem, Dana Congress, Joshua Congress, Kelsey Congress, Dara Craig, Cayla Davis, James Dowling,Casey Durand, Crystal Falde, Christian Fischer, Tricia Garmager, Robert Gisewhite, Brennan Goodman, Sara Hayes, Madison Kilgore, Olivia Lohnes,Christianna Messinger, Rene Miville,Andres Perez, Gina Radicchi, Aldo Ramirez, Dylan Reel, Jillian Richter,Thomas Rizzo, Jaime Roberts, Dania Rodriguez, William Sitton, Katherine Strange, Deanna Taub, George Tilbury, Andrew Turner, Oriana Vargas, Madison Weigel, Casey Wexler, Kirkley Williams, Taylor Williams, Trenton Zamniak.
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51 Oster Ct
Captiva, FL
The heart of Captiva Village, a beach to bay community with boat docks and private beach! Just completed, FULL Exterior remodel: NEW HURRICANE RATED doors, screens and windows. NEW HARD-I-BOARD siding NEW COMPOSITE stairs, porches and decks, NEW full decking under house at ground level, NEW private ground level shower. All newly painted exterior and interior, new water heater, A/C and thermostat, mattresses, bedding, Bosh dishwasher, Bali window shades and landscaping. Lots of owner usage, comp. units report mid $40,000’s+ yrly. 2/2 plus single loft area. Offered furnished in quality, turnkey condition. One street from great shops, restaurants, coffee, ice cream and village grocery store.
Now $750,000
There are some wonderful homes available on Sanibel and Captiva Island. Just click on property search at www.elliesee.com to search the MLS.
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There are 15 species of turtles documented for Sanibel and Captiva. These include sea turtles, ornate diamondback terrapins, Florida box turtles, and gopher tortoises. The Sanibel- Captiva Conservation Foundation does sea turtle nest monitoring in the summer, counts gopher tortoise burrows in October, and does surveys in its protected wetlands for the other fresh water turtle species.
Learn about the diamondback terrapins that live in the mangroves that were once eaten in turtle soup. Jewel , Gem, and Handsome are swimming in their own 220-gallon tank. Watch Lucky, the softshell turtle, inhale her food like a vacuum cleaner while snorkeling in her tank. Meet Happy the five-year-old snapping turtle. Alice the gopher tortoise is back in her summer burrow behind the nature center. Join SCCF on Tuesday, June 14 at 10 a.m. to learn more about the Turtles, Tortoises, and Terrapins of Sanibel and Captiva. Following a PowerPoint presentation, everyone will tour the live tanks. Cost of the program is $5 for adult non-members, and free for SCCF members and children. Call 472-2329 for more information.
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Your morning beach walk is just steps away!
998 GreenwoodCt
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Located in a wonderful community development, this spacious 3bedroom/2.5 bath duplex is located just steps to Bailey Beach! Enjoy a bright and open living room with vaulted ceilings, tile floors and large sliding doors opening to an expanded screened lanai. Main level master suite features 2 closets and double sinks in the master bath. Ample room with privacy for your guests on second floor with 2nd bath and 2 bedrooms. With a newly painted exterior this fully furnished easy care home is a wonderful alternative to a condo!
$335,000
Call Ellie See (239-910-6474) for more details or visit:
www.TheDunesSanibel.com
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Lee County Parks & Recreation has launched its fourth annual Calusa Blueway Photo Contest for boaters, kayakers and nature enthusiasts. Entries can be submitted from now until October, with prizes awarded at the annual Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival presented by Canoe & Kayak magazine in November.
A fourth category has been added this year, allowing photographers to be even more creative. Other categories include: paddlers on the trail (people enjoying the waterways), nature photography (flora, fauna and landscapes) and signs on the blueway (Calusa Blueway markers and others that water-lovers encounter).
Prizes for top category winners will come from ABC Framing, a Lehigh Acres-based mobile-framing business that is the contest’s sponsor. Winners will receive an enlarged, matted and framed version of their photos. Winning entries also will be published in magazines, newspapers and online products.
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The Sanibel middle school put on the Wizard of Oz last week with rave reviews. A great time was had by the audience and cast members. Check out the pictures below. Christianne Messinger played Glinda, the Good Witch from the North. The Messinger family is moving to Jacksonville this week and we are wishing them well on their new adventures.
Their home was just sold by Ellie See. To find a great home on Sanibel Island give her a call today 239-910-6474.
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Look at these beautiful Manatees is the canal off of Beach Road on Sanibel. When you live here you really do live the "Sanibel Lifestyle".
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Great Location, Great price, Great House !
486 Surf Sound Ct is Under Contract!
There are still many wonderful homes available on Sanibel and Captiva Island. Just click on property search at www.elliesee.com to search the MLS.
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Chris Workman is at the piano on Wednesdays and Sundays from 7 to 10pm at Traders Store & Caf'e.
1551 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
http://www.traderssanibel.com/
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There will be 1,000 prize-filled eggs hidden around the Lily & Co. property with 100 of the eggs holding a a gift certificate representing loose diaminds, gemstones and pearls valued at a total of $10,000.
Children ages one to seven will be able to hunt for the eggs from 2:30 to 3 p.m. A Easter costume contest with prizes for the best costume will happen at 3:30 p.m.
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