Ad_Page.indd 1 2214 1128 AM 2 TOTI.COM MARAPR 2014 4_BE_MA14.indd 2314 1101 3 BON ITA ESTERO MAGAZINE 48 Calling Tiburn Home The Golf Club in Naples may be a winner, but for PGA TOUR star Greg Norman its way more than place to tee off. 54 Gift of Cayo Costa Ever dream finding adventure on deserted island This secret piece paradise comes close, and just short boat ride away. On the Cover Handsome, smart talented golfer course designer, plays at one holes he designed. Story page 48. 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At all our wonderful cultural centers, youll find music, theater, dance art offerings H ow privileged we live or near water something residents hear often, particularly visitors who left behind landlocked cities, states even countries. Sometimes I if could surrounds us. When Im focused, concentrating project, kayaker mission, paddling across inky waters Pine Island Sound. Then there when my energy low drive do certain tasks floats away, swimmer resting back placid Gulf drifting each gentle wave. explore magical effects things can enjoy waterways. Some love fish, battle tarpon Boca Grande Pass connection water. Others mariners hopping Cabbage Key leaves surrounded change color sun rises falls beautiful scenery connects And prefer land, hike alongside winding rivers scrub-lined bays parks wildlife refuges calming effect scour sky bald eagles. Yes, numerous opportunities connect encompass here, read page, sure come away new appreciation H2O. go Florida, youre bound encounter some shape form--even golf course. know hazards challenging. cover story Home, Great White Shark, Norman, talks designed Naples. Media able IN THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE THE MAGICAL EFFECTS OF WATER AND WONDERFUL THINGS YOU CAN ENJOY ON OR NEAR WATERWAYS. galore. Whether attend concert Symphony, performance Broadway Palm Theatre Repertory Theatre, show Alliance Arts visit Barbara B. Mann Performing Hall, yourself. But wealth events doesnt stop there. Consider Center Springs von Liebig Art too. Last check out fabulous lineup, musicals concerts Philharmonic orchestra, Artis-- former Arts. scene bursting energy, want it. all, sincere thanks many readers wrote me regarding publishers letter ran JanuaryFebruary issue. am always appreciative comments thank taking share thoughts team. PHOTO BY NICK ADAMS Publisher, 736 11 2714 MAKING WAVES honor roll Floridas coast who, their everyday lives, community special. BETH LUBERECKI TAYLOR MASIERO CAPTAIN MARK GARCY PADDLE POWER Taylor Masiero opened Sweetwater Paddle Sports three years ago Brandon Greer, business partners expected start off slowly. Within first year, anticipated selling couple paddleboards month, recalls Masiero. four months were open, sold 40 50 boards. We both realized going catch on. caught much company recently moved bigger waterfront digs Beach Road Springs. went small little spot 800 square feet 2,200-square-foot building dock space, paddleboards, kayaks jet skis, says rents sells stand-up offers lessons help paddlers skill levels get onto Bay, Mexico, Calusa Blueway other waterways area. lot people psych themselves out, long they have right board, up it, created paddleboard team Special Olympics County, athletes Down syndrome autism Anyone Sports, 239-405-7155, sweetwater paddlesports.com ESTUARY EXPLORATIONS Its been since Captain Mark Garcy started Marina Excursions along Cocohatchee River, waterway which might familiar. He thinks everyone should beginning point largest estuary systems world, Garcy. Theres very development has oyster reefs, keeps river cleaner others. So see wildlife. helps local via variety services range fishing charters scuba-diving trips kayak paddles guided jet-ski tours. also began offering classes train instructors. expanding reach youngest customers after-school Saturday programs kids allow them learn natural environment through activities snorkeling. Our life depends system, Everyone takes granted, important experience understand how support environment. Excursions, 239-592-1200, cruisefishdive.com LEFT COURTESY RIGHT APRIL BERMINGHAM 13 ARTWORK JONATHAN KANE ROB DEGENNARO DOUG MIENTKIEWICZ MAN PLAN Rob DeGennaros popular Fort Myers restaurant called Nervous Nellies. his plans area surrounding business, nothing hesitant them. DeGennaro purchased Snug Harbor Marina, nearby property, order transform into lively zone Old Seaport Beach. addition marina, continue bringing vessels Nao Victoria, replica ship circumnavigate globe, marina March 17, Lynx, War 1812era tall ship, docked May 30. Both open tours events. 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Jacksonville-based artist came island, someone she met told stay longer because storm shelling great. Hoping finds use artwork, extended trip. day after storm, shells incredible sunup sundown collecting ecstatic. filled car huge plastic bags week bed stooping laugh over enthusiastic excursion Island. known using gifts sea turn antique statuary found objects fantastic works art. Her pieces imaginative heads ghost crew Pirates Caribbean, yet lovely mysterious rather frightening. Each individual creation, handcrafted combining shells, coral, fans bits driftwood objects. Not only statues objects, items--frames, mirrors, sconces, chandeliers, candlesticks lamps-- artwork. She combines jewelry sea-related finds. woven intricate adornments making ordinary treasures. Robertson, mature woman warm sensitive eyes shy smile modest. does advertise work, nor website. Despite lack promotion, generally stock, priced 5,000, Fair, antiques shows Atlanta, Ga., Jacksonville, Fla. interior designers individuality work. customer bought 16,000 work me, Robertson. One another country sent private U.S. pick ordered, adds proud smile. While resides Robertsons roots Medford, grew familys cotton peanut farm. child hours wandering woods beaches around Savannah. picking forest decorations--acorns, pinecones, stones flowers--and decorating loved arrange things, artist. But, favorite pastime was, still sorts interesting debris wash beaches. manages family farm frequent Roman bust shell headdress transforms frame visiting Savannah Georgia forests. years, became addicted antiques. fund addiction treasures others then buy ones. painted landscapes seascapes oil carted stuff big truck do, buying reselling shows, explains. artists clever usage seashells PHOTOS LYN CANTOR 19 fan adorn box About seven ago, dealer brought bag shop, mirror out. hooked, Living Jacksonville traveling Savannah, shes had collect whelks, conchs, scallops clam shells. Once working stop. create masterpieces, statuary, article, paints look. applies Liquid Nail glues. fossilized ancient remarks. tend asymmetrical, traditional sailors valentines dont predictable patterns. most intriguing Greek- Roman-style busts stunning headdresses, frames lined blue limpet wall sconces elaborate wrappings baubles embellishments. Other include decorative serving dishes An example shell-framed mirrors ROBERTSON IS KNOWN USING GIFTS FROM SEA TO TURN ANTIQUE STATUARY FOUND OBJECTS INTO FANTASTIC WORKS ART. large treasure boxes too touch. especially likes incorporate monkeys monkey lamp, reluctantly sold. Picking piece, clock says, exciting think holding two million old. asked favorites, replies cant bear sell. need hold awhile sell grieve bit. artwork displayed Avonlea Antiques, mall 200 shops Jacksonville. exhibits once Scott Antique Market and, course, 6, For information call 904-234-1017. n freelance writer splits between Richmond, Virginia, Florida. articles health, lifestyle travel appear periodicals Central Virginia. 20 21 COASTAL COMMERCE fish bring endangered beluga sturgeon S ANN MARIE OPHELAN ome describe taste buttery. claim nutty. Still say slightly salty hint sea. while caviar described ways, argued expensive. delicacy currently retails Europe 10,000 15,000 per kilogram. cost, lovers enough. Which led unfortunate drawbacks, including overfishing ban imports caviarproducing United States dating 2005. aquaculture formed prized world market now forefront repopulation efforts fish. Back 1800s until recent bans, accounted 90 percent worlds caviar, mostly produced beluga, Russian stellate species. expensive commodity, took such degree Convention International Trade Endangered Species Wild Fauna Flora CITES Nations UN declared international fishing. 2005, illegal import classified critically endangered, according fingerling Sturgeon AquaFarms SCIENTISTS ALL OVER WORLD HAVE ATTENDED SYMPOSIUMS STURGEON AQUAFARMS LEARN HOW HELP PRESERVATION SPECIES. OPPOSITE PAGE 100,000 tanks subject pollutants threats wild. Union Conservation Nature IUCN List Threatened Species. sturgeon, sterlet, listed vulnerable. Overfishing problematic southern parts Sea, deeper creatures--up 18-feetlong 600 pounds--reside. Besides overfishing, pollution caused gas exploitation considered serious marine species Caspian. These days, however, population 100 situated 120 acres north AquaFarms, located Bascom, successfully breed farmed purpose harvest efforts. operations population, composed includes sevruga, sterlet smaller amount osetra. swim overfishing. Instead, freshness Floridian aquifer used drinking residents. hand-fed nutritionally balanced diet similar eat wild, free antibiotics, chemicals hormones. Robinson Zapata, chief biologist responsible livelihood sturgeon. monitor 24 day. Their size fitness measured frequently, temperature oxygen saturation taken throughout Any deemed ill in-house infirmary, observed apart remaining healthy allowed return removed permanently due extenuating illnesses, Zapata. harvested highest quality growth stage, significant amounts meat being yet. 23 737 reproduce annually, maturation process slow-paced. maturity, sale European markets. later 2014. cofounded 2001 Zaslavsky Gelman, immigrants Ukraine Markys, specialty food retailer based Miami. quest produce importing juvenile raising harvesting top-notch facility Things changed 2005 declared. mission expanded preservation protection commercialization thus decreasing pressure wild stocks reducing importation. continually testing gathering data determine appropriate reintroduction survive said Christopher Hlubb, president Markys Group, COO AquaFarms. explains possesses agreements Russia Azerbaijan resources, methods, funding expertise focus current stocks, aiding increasing effectiveness acceptance commercial consumers. worked Food Drug Administration, Fish Wildlife Service Geological Survey long-term plan assist process, scientists attended symposiums Today, worldwide live, biological site. come, world-class farm--for tastes. OPhelan resident writes topics. FISH ARE ALSO HAND-FED NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED DIET SIMILAR WHAT THEY WOULD EAT WILD, FREE ANTIBIOTICS, CHEMICALS HORMONES. 25 GETAWAYS intrigued romance Greek isles, here spots worth exploring ferryboats, luxury yachts vessels. Many walled old town districts usually center built defense against pirates. weeks, easily islands, ferryboat Athens. Bed-and-breakfasts bargain, inexpensive, charming lets interact locals. Here picks. Folegandros Upon arriving Folegandros, small, quiet unspoiled wade Vardia Bay crystal-clear multicolored, beautifully polished rocks, Mediterranean warms head shoulders. volcanic wind-sculpted caves tunnels, deposits variegated marble, quartz, calcite, magnesium slate. rock hounds paradise. stroll bus port main Hora, treated splendid watery views sides road. Fields lupines poppies dotted sheep, add visual beauty. Hora squares, slate slabs twisted tree reaching sky. tavernas low-beamed, white stucco structures baskets herbs garlands garlic hanging ceilings. shot ouzo feast garides domata kai feta Greek-style rom Odysseus Onassis, Greeces history interwoven Surrounded Aegean east, Ionian west Mediterranean, Greece 85 miles blend vivid contrasting sharply blinding whitewashed villages coastlines. 1,400 islands personality. groups Cyclades, cyclonic pattern map. surround Delos, greatest trading times, rich history. Most town, marinas Iconic buildings hug mountainside Santorini, photographed islands. JACQUES COUSTEAU, BELIEVING THAT SANTORINI MAY BEEN SITE FABLED CITY ATLANTIS, MOUNTED AN EXPEDITION HERE 1975. 1105 shrimp tomato feta. tiny owners name basis. squares twisting alleys streets, fronted houses blue, gold shutters doors. Tucked homes minigardens, boasting rose bushes, fresh vegetables aromatic herbs. islanders slow-paced, rural fishing, farming running livelihood. Stopping daily siesta mandatory, close p.m. daily. With no-worry, nohurry vibe, refreshing vacation Santorini result eruption 1600 B.C. Jacques Cousteau, believing site fabled city Atlantis, mounted expedition couldnt prove theory, believe mystical atmosphere deeper, unseen past. Fira hangs cliffs, giving appearance any minute fall spectacular caldera Ammoudiou below. take jostling donkey down steep prepared hang tight sailboat trip smoldering volcano. Greeks ultimate seamen, shimmering, azure bay calm smooth. Or simply sit cliffside sample pastitsio layers pasta, creamy Bechamel sauce gazing chapels nestled purple-tinged crags setting splays immense bay. Oia, fairytale village, must visit. buildings, oak beams walls carved hillside, shorter race dates above entrances pre-Columbus. overflow handmade jewelry, linens octopuses grill plate beach line Santorinis harbor. pottery, paintings prints artists--merchandise contrasts mass-produced items towns. famous wines, dry whites. extremely acidic soil produces grapes acid sugar content 27 IF GO How Fly hop ferry. Sailboat cruises depart Mykonos Summer peak season ideal getaway. spring rates lower number tourists. Why hopping, sailing, sightseeing archaeological ruins, rides cable-car Santorini. Eat Avgolemono, lemon chicken soup psari plaki, baked tiropita, phyllo cheese triangles galaktoboureko, custard crispy pastry shell. Shop Gold ouzo, matia evil eye charms, Byzantine icons, music CDs, fisherman-style shirts hats. view rocky slopes fisherman hat. Bottom Orthodox church resulting wines appealing flavor. Vinsanto, caramelcolored sweet wine. summer black, yellow sand buzz nightlife. Wealthy Europeans celebs arrive yacht intense sun, clean air Euro jet-setters. Cafes seaside Little Venice sport signs saying Jackie O Ate Here, did. cafes, diners indulge day, pies, crusty bread gelato rainbow colors. High-end shoppers labyrinth narrow streets stuffed cozy displaying adorned gemstones, folk worry beads, sundresses gauzy shirts, goods. superbly jewelers crafting gold, silver precious gems, Konstatins Villa, owned operated Sharon Konstatin, stay. Twenty Newcastle, England, Brit married handsome never looked back. nice, crime, drugs, Konstatin ready hop, harbors, harbor Hop board ferry Delos. Delos forego sleepy, ruin-filled restaurants, museum showcasing antiquities. likely transport real Greece. central world. Thousands slaves acquired pirates wars relatively untouched barbarians overran 88 slaughtered 20,000 Temple Isis, Doric columns, stands majestically hillside. long, walk remains mosaic floor. Among surviving regal stone lions Weather-worn defaced, project arrogant nobility keep watch island. avid gardener, 29 EXPLORER Tips perfect pooch, guilt-free holiday PATRICIA WILLMAN list kennels, considering before decision. inquire during tour. Ask pet kept clean. dogs exercise confined cage roomier suite. Also, ask dog social animals. area, American Pet Resorts pet-boarding safe newest available ts again, weeks planning dreaming, vacation. already airline reservations yourself, elation suddenly replaced panic realize forgot Mandy devoted Shih Tzu family. least pet, cat, pets safety happiness you. If vacation, veterinarian boarding Internet Yellow Pages facilities Fresh outdoor play Boarding Kennel Camp. BONITA BOARDING KENNEL PET CAMP Preppy provide ample space cats stretch move freely. days pick-up drop-off accommodate flight schedules, kennel manager, Iris Alvarenga. cage-free types suites deluxe extra-large suites. television, webcam telephone, book spacious Suite. Hopefully, wont calls phone listen voice call. Deluxe Suite, personal webcam, television phone, common areas hot months, covered cooled custom misters comfort. animals receive clean, bedding, gourmet meals playtime extra charge. daycare boarding, resort grooming, trim gone. Camp amenities. Imagine 5,000 doggie heaven under roof, complete conditioning heat comfortable. choice 4-, 6-, 8- 10-foot air-conditioned cabins darling lounge in. Food, bedding provided regularly. Although five plus, Debi Braendley, facility, location 9240 Brookwood Court, newly constructed. eight Kennel, exercised pool fee. pools doggies romp in, days. agility training grooming. Pet, franchise locations Beverly Johnson husband Anderson Leesburg, Pets sleep colorful off-thefloor canvas beds, ceiling feeling. facilitys cleanliness fresh-smelling impressive. Cats special room, areas. seemed relaxed happy, Anderson, admits, PREPPY 31 Big house, dog. Chihuahua poses cute portrait. that. Often office, cages room. one, barking loudly jumping attention sound deafening. attendant barely heard noise. situation stay, vets office alternative overnight. let bodily functions, cost. pouch 32 various sizes medium dogs. go. Regardless choose lodge prepare advance. require up-to-date rabies, Bordetella, distemper parvovirus vaccinations, proof flea tick prevention. required designated vaccinations. Now options, costs pet. Daily 65, depending suite cage. basic charge tack additional fees playtime, Be all-inclusive charges services. certainly vacation--and wish stayed longer. Willman residing 33 HISTORY surprising recovery Civil artifacts crewmen front deck, quietly passed time. According captain Henry W. Dale, indicated anything strange. saw lights down, neither unusual excite attention, Capt. Dale official testimony sank. added circumstances time, night done better. a.m., well-planted trap struck vessel swift eagle force destructive piercing talons. collided torpedo land mine, packed rim 70 pounds small-grain cannon Confederate forces. powerful blast ignited forecastle, convoy scattered frantically safety. mid-ship. They got thrown pretty good, boats Maple Leaf forefront, trouble, amateur historian Thomas Fleming. right. men sleeping deck lost lives night. saved lifeboats, cargo helplessly descended model permanent exhibition Museum Science N MEL ANIE PAGAN othing stays hidden forever, deep buried. secrets grow value case Leaf. sank, seem significance. There few fatalities, itself major battles. wasnt later, sank bottom Johns Fla., proved contain invaluable lesson. shipwreck discovered, together puzzle pieces, soldiers otherwise remained wartime Fateful Demise 1, 1864 shipmates aboard Soldiers orders Palatka. Calm waves rocked freed DR. KEITH VAUGHN HOLLAND, ST. JOHNS ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITIONS, INC. black lonely river, again. Until rediscovered 124 later. Hidden Treasure Dr. Keith Vaughn Holland, D.D.S., scuba diver, researching shipwrecks access information. knew existed, modern dredging. army Holland poring archives enough intrigue him. 1988, legal battles arduous attempts locating wreckage buried mud darkness, gathered Archaeological Expeditions, excavations. recovered ton waiting anaerobic state, miraculously decay. flutes drumsticks clothes, buttons china, Holland. recreational Signs Life revealed troops valued carry them, mission. evidence collected raid abandoned countryside Charleston, S.C., windowpanes, doorknobs loot remind travels. Like showed Recovered helped historians clothing like. musical instruments ship. Army belt buckles often engraved initials. gave insight regimens, revealing hygiene products used. engraved, sentimental earned battle. pipes surface excavation canteens FLORIDA PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION, LIBRARY CONGRESS, 35 Clockwise watercolor simulation Folly fine china glassware excavation, buttons, bibles, scissors sewing material. ONCE SHIPWRECK WAS DISCOVERED, ARTIFACTS CAME TOGETHER LIKE PUZZLE PIECES, BUILDING STORY AMERICAN CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS OTHERWISE REMAINED ONE BEST KEPT SECRETS WARTIME HISTORY. letters talking low-tide morning carefully packaged put mantels modest discoveries, enthusiasts Fleming essential findings period. deal equipment ordinarily well, sinking enabled storehouse probably survived 19th century. beneficial byproduct Time Portions load Mandarin Museum, marks 150th anniversary demise, date expansion reveals never-beforeseen artifacts. celebration Confederates victory, culture period exposed Leaf, associate Sandy Arpen. celebrating life. 1994, National Historic Landmark. magnitude significance life, tons found. further. championing anymore. old, quite bit lifetime else excavations made. assignment editor media coordinator Media. Follow Facebook, Twitter Pinterest pages, blog.totimedia.com 36 738 37 ESCAPES NO AIRPLANE REQUIRED Escaping CILETTI picture Bimini friends jetted far-off Caribbean Theyll white, powdery coats bare backdrop tropical palms flowers overlooking all. exist States, alone That further truth photos tank anywhere Section cruise true--its Bimini, group roughly Miami thats Bahamas. Port getaway morning--and mom rings dinner bell convenience lured Gaby Carabajal, boyfriend, board. Carabajal. weekend easy. Carabajal friend, decided surprise birthday. gorgeous scenery, entertainment delicious drinks view. obsessed this, points disappearing coastline. gorgeous. Even though cloudy now, breathtaking. foursome all-day quash late-night plans. Youre p.m., afterward like, Guests promptly 730 a.m. clearance SuperFast. Bahamas, needs passport sail. festivities soon step DJ blasting Top dancing, karaoke trivia. gambling ships casino. World owns operates SuperFast A.M., YOURE CRUISING AWAY COAST. TYPICALLY REACH BIMINI LESS THAN THREE HOURS. TOP Aboard left, casino entertainment, passengers Biminis lunchtime. 39 Visitors postcard sipping fruity drink below heap conch GORGEOUS SCENERY, ENTERTAINMENT BOARD, DELICIOUS TROPICAL DRINKS MADE PERFECT DAY. restaurants continental breakfast buffet option traditional, sitdown meal. evening, guests grab multicourse meal casual burgers floor, seas. By cruising coast. typically less hours. shore, catamarans spend Bimini. hit sand, Trams either North vendors, watering dip pristine, turquoise beach. Kara McKinney, clear, nice. beautiful. Just postcard. McKinney Aventura, resided shed heartbeat. early morning, traffic, McKinney. Friday straight here. accessible price. companys website, 99 person, oftentimes Buy One, Get Half Off specials. booked voyages Groupon 50. definitely recommend someone, Groupon. Prices compared cheaper. again Sunday. full schedule onboard accommodations resort, rwbimini.com. 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Renting makes economical DeGroot. cook offer. beach, pool, paddleboard, skis sip cold bar listening entertainment. starts north, booking kicks little, Schramm downsize full-time beat, agree. 45 HEALTH improve health wellness M MICHAEL STULL ore equal field, lead undesired outcomes frustration, burn-out. efficiently results, positive balance busy lives. Individuals longerduration workouts example, hours, efficient unproductive volume--more reps, weights physical effort--within workout vary routines adjust duration volume fit needs, exercisers limited greatly benefit short, quick workouts. session recover physically quicker. metabolism fired Remember quality, quantity. minutes channeled intensity urgency. count, pleasantly surprised 30or 40-minute session. optimize workout. Alternating periods followed rest, effective fat burning. Tabata-style workout, Japanese scientist Izumi Tabata, alternating seconds rest. swinging heavy kettlebell legs. essentially repeat finished total-body included cardiovascular muscle toning. traveling, go-to mini routine virtually minutes. consist squats, modified pushups, lunges, planks, dips, wall-sits, jacks, jump squats mountain climbers few. Completing circuitstyle fashion surely track. Remember, importantly motivated, accountable track wellness. Stull physiologist designing individuals businesses. reached michaelstull.com. 47 RICK WEBER MIKE OBRYON sits 18th green Clubs Course adjacent Ritz-Carlton reflective mood. isnt walked fields wetlands, fertile imagination design carve holes. hosted Franklin Templeton Shootout, event draws December. driveway door, valet guys there, club. bartenders. general club superintendent. youve week. room exactly is. simple. stress. Australian golfer. movers shakers game, pleasure. burst upon 1976, gives shark tremendous cachet. 2002, Normans attracted golfers, gladly paid 25,000 pop, George H.W. Bush son, then-Florida Gov. Jeb sports celebrities. that, Keewaydin south boat. renowned instructor Smith academy Tiburn, champions Phil Mickelson, Lee Janzen Daly him Six Ritz-Carlton, Naples, road hosting CME Groups Global Leadership Conference luminary speakers. Presidents Clinton Bush, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker, billionaire magnate T. Boone Pickens TV personality Katie Couric. Norman-designed th hole 49 wealthy play. Tiburns Rainville disclose names, saying, private. difficulty imagining deals Tiburn. hurt developed friendships McCann, CEO UBS Group Americas, Investments. Youve mainstream billions dollars companies, Look, economic indicator ways. facilitates business. attitude, game golf, chance talk openly constraints coat tie. 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Basically, decisions features setup land. challenge Club. 739 OPPOSTIE Wearing signature hat logo, designer projects cool contemplates shot. 51 speak, ladies gentlemen arrived 1997 presented prime mold end, 230 Black, maintained playable--resulting certification Audubon International. side--the Course--is fields, wetlands environmentally issues. Quite honestly, difficult build. building. recession, actually missed else. courses. stretching mind visualizing. virgin moving adjustments whatever reason. geometry. November 1998. nine completing 36-hole routing. between, second 295-room palace debuted December 2001. entryway 27,000-squarefoot clubhouse panels dedicated accomplishments Shootout. restaurants-- Sydneys Pub Private Dining--give nod Australias golfers Estates label. hamburger, bite bun branded shark-fin logo. Shop, mens womens apparel fill racks indoor instruction member locker well. 8,700-square-foot club, strength-training equipment. aerobics rooms, steam facility. 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Hours rolled Matlacha, waterside village drenched blends blues, pinks yellows immediately mood pia colada. close. Tropic Star whips Sound en route nature birthdays uninhabited JON NOETH crossed bridge Island--home base ferry--with departure Jug Creek Marina. pointed Lazy Flamingo, dined fried oysters, fritters grouper sandwiches, washed ice beer. lunch pulled marina. vehicles. watched 11-year-old daughter, Melita, gather fallen coconuts stack bag. Dad, said, pelicans dive-bombing Everyone, breakers retirees, skipper gear. oversize freight, bucks hoped itd motored sounds Charlotte Harbor, weather deteriorated. Gloom dimmed sky, potent wind whipped caps Evidently, supposed Charlottes west. loaded Native tribes thrived region thousands years. nets palm, wore bodies. crafty fishermen, fierce warriors. tried dominate 16th century, brazenly attacked conquistadors fleets war canoes. 1521 credited poisonous arrow abruptly explorer Juan Ponce de Len, discovering naming 1800s, fishermen sailed Cuba form ranchos Coast. dubbed Costa, 1900s families residences, vast majority state today looks 500 ago. Tales burying chests circulate, gather, knows fiction. mid-afternoon wharf. open-air tram narrow, sandy Before campground, cruised bare-bones cabins. grassy, half-moon clearing bordered thick vegetation, pitched mini-tent town. Chairs unfolded, fire ranger station-bought wood, Susan unscrewed cap Crown Royal. misbehaving, seclusion civilization seeping psyche. jived relax. snuck survey Mexico. swirled gusty mess 2-foot shore pound. Way appeared breaking farther shore. gnawed gut. hour late, worsened. Thin sheets droplets blew diagonally dampening face. surfing returned camp, pit battling evening drizzle. somewhat sheltered elements, thrill spirits high-- flowing. crawling tents night, poured. lay awake battered soggy nylon hypnotic hiss lulled sleep. glistened bright cloudless skies. emerged drying tents. strolled rays beamed sand. delight, glassy. pound continued thumping, groomed fashion. frolicked sunshine camp. Greg, hollered, Grab Lets trekking desolate shoreline, possibilities. point, trios surf mirrored outta Endless Summer. Roughly crossing mouth, stumbled stroke luck. empty shoulder-high wave loomed sandbar 30-feet peeled finishing shallows. followed. Whoooooo Howling excitement, scrambled grabbed camera snapped shots stand anymore rushed join rolling Yet peaked flew line. hollowed, stuffing pocket. glided crystal tube, surfers high--right Costa. dare pinch ourselves eventually dragged burnt noodled bodies Mom Melita combed Explore undisturbed shoreline pine forests, oak-palm hammocks mangrove swamps 57 seashells. sisters My dad hiked Quarantine Trail. late quarantine station established settlers doctor incoming folks diseases. Doc diagnosed illness, ended Cemetery Trail, leads hardwood graves colonists. recited adventures fire. snorting, tusked boar yards Dads hiked. fought sizable redfish casting pier. relived animated charade listeners tubes. distance magic spot, scored Had boards, wed foaming mouth antidote. camp whole gang jumped alfresco historic Inn, occupies entire eponymous cheeseburgers rumor song inspired stalked Floyd, bold bandit disguised egret. Inside restaurant, papered pinned-up dollar bills signed decades. burned climb tower panoramic keys. campsite melted sea, sang, Happy dear B-day yoooou gift treasured tranquil amid sensational scenery. gliding face Brito seasoned traveler keen surfer, Fijian writing zeal freedom. pristine dramatic skeletons translucent 58 BRIAN STROMLUND surfing, lucky, beachcombing sunset TRIP TIPS camped evenings daytime temperatures 70s. hotter sunblock bug spray. grocery ahead. round campers25 trippers Key, 239-283-0015. Parking Judge campers trippers. Primitive campsites run Rustic cabins, electricity, two-night Parks Reservation 800-326-3521. tie overnight 20, first-come-firstserve Check station. Rental bicycles 59 NATURES NOTEBOOK Critical habitat ecology economy Mangrove WILLIAM COX angrove habitats County east Levy southward Caribbean. mangroves mangrove, buttonwood. dominant arrangement stilt-like prop habit producing large, fleshy seeds germinate parent plant. marsh oceanfront, tidal creeks, canals basins. Black Associated buttonwood species, restricted action. forests subtropical killed freezing coasts. However, tolerant pioneer coastal zone. distinguished emergent, pencil-like root extensions, pneumatophores. expand hurricane-free intervals. associated saline soils, tolerate freshwater environments. storms, stability, aesthetically pleasing experiences, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fishes invertebrates. protect partially extensive webs. diversify attractant tourism directly indirectly draw photographers, birders, boaters, hikers importance documented Odum et.al. 1982 Ecology reprinted 1985. 217 saltwater cycle habitats. redfish, snook, mullet, menhaden, spotted gray snapper, sheepshead, ladyfish jewfish. roles mammals Important invertebrates dependent pink shrimp, spiny lobster, oysters crabs. invertebrate ecological true insects birds. identified Bird utilization significant, bird food, shelter nesting. wading probing shorebirds, diving aerially searching birds prey arboreal Eighteen subspecies utilize mangroves, bitterns, ibises, spoonbills, herons egrets. functions breeding feeding grounds. build nests. nest reddish egrets, tricolored herons, snowy yellow-crowned black-crowned herons. Twothirds feed almost entirely fishes. mangroves. Fourteen gulls, terns, crows, skimmers belted kingfishers. owls, hawks, ospreys, falcons vultures. 71 diverse cuckoos, woodpeckers, Above Initial growth. flycatchers, vireos, warblers sparrows. amphibians reptiles inhabit summary, man. erosion storms encouraging maintaining ecosystem management improving runoff preventing destruction Cox professional photographer ecologist online williamrcoxphotography.com. 61 CHEF Rock chef Justin Pagellis DANA MIRMAN executive gets kitchen, pasta spinach linguini. Tuscan farmhouse lakefront artisan chefs whip eyes, performances Fleming, culinary classics Mamas Lasagna unexpected butternut squash-filled ravioli pecan sauce. Put components dining Point. Justin, Pagellis, July 2013, Richard Osborne, 2008, affable sandy-haired chef, easy-going, friendly approachable manner, knack demystifying kitchen. impressed Justins cutting-edge perspective, Osborne chef. 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Holiday 1231 Middle 239-472-7827, starf ishgrillesanibel.com SWEET MELISSAS Good Thing, Small Packages. Melissa Talmage appetizer half-portions, multiple cured yellowtail. 1625 239-472-1956, sweetmelissascafe.com THISTLE LODGE Victorian Rendezvous. Creative Oscar, crab-crusted mojo allure trappings, glorious table. Casa Ybel 2255 239-472-3145, thistlelodge.com TIMBERS MARKET Dine Yourself. Favorites vegetables, 74 cakes lump. market, door. 239-472-2722, prawnbrokers.com TRADERS Shopping Experience. Traders shopping emporium Tuesday Thursday evenings. gumbo, macadamiaencrusted grouper. KEYLIME Changes Fooditude. picket fence cheery canopies setting, Jimmy Buffett beat. eclectic walnut-crusted sausage peppers, escargots tomato. Captiva, 239-472-5161 4, tweenwaters.com RC OTTERS Otterly American. multitude daunting. 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Outdoor seating available. 1551 239-472-7242, traderssanibel.com CAPTIVA Nacho Madres Mexican. garden inside, serape colors, piatas, terra-tiled floors adobe-style subtly suggest weve gone border. 11546 239-472-3434, muckyduck.com FloridaNew Jason Millers always-changing centers bounty Wines presentations, Sunset breath 14900 239-472-6200, ensure guide up-to-date. ahead detailed andor establishments. 14970 239-472-0248, 75 BETWEEN LINES stories Joes Stone Crab GALLOGLY Joes, Deeny Kaplan Lorber 19.95, Seaside Publishing, servers unanimously co-workers average employee old-timers approaching tell, collection memories. forward Larry King, diner Muhammad Ali, Gleason J. Edgar Hoover--each recalled fondly delves challenges employees faced past, legally jail. courage sacrifice 1913 beloved landmark today. industries. captures spirit servers. Jackie. movie stars Tom Cruise Redford ate politicians Condoleezza Rice doors slew celebrity-status folks, monumental establishment. rank celeb, twoto-three-hour wait cares Watching hustle staff claws parade famous-- not-so-famous--people rub elbows given fans, brings Waiting DEENY KAPLAN LORBER 77 STARGAZING ELIZABETH JOYCE 1st moon Pisces conflict. nine-week conflict Jupiter Uranus normal, shift conventional pattern, erratic twists fate, sudden surprises. 30th Aries trouble engine project. beginning, transition future. Virgo projects, conclusion. 15th eclipse Libra within upheavals, transformation. spark explosions, protests outbursts weeks. 28th solar Taurus moments remember. lucky mix. Passions hot, cooperate all-year low, relationships ARIES MARCH restore can. Well, congratulations. inward, usual affairs. finalizing news 13th. reunion. conflict, settle reasonable No, compromise for, court. settlement fair. TAURUS daring personally. platonically, page. Surprise hides inner reflection sanctuary. argument responsibilities eclipse. needed surface, handled workload lightens. GEMINI JUNE revisit need. patient so. financial windfall 15th. instinct you, Gemini friends, playmates. month. amused tries up-and-up. Wait final decision CANCER JULY moons opens psychic sensitivity. urges brand-new career. home-based passionate, highactivity Better double vitamins program blow steam. Sleepless nights tug-of-war home-related matters wonder cause turmoil. Stop please, Cancer. decisions. LEO AUGUST angry words, Leo, graciously mad ego aside, receptive audience. intimacy, blessing curse. careful print contracts overestimate position. plane notice. Take advantage success VIRGO SEPTEMBER Appearances condition highlighted opens, Virgo. impression trade jeans suit habits productive. Work brakes unhealthy behavior. helpful matters. 20th, energies simmer tensions friend odds lately. compassion talk. Personal LIBRA OCTOBER overdo, strain health. investigate holistic medicine, yoga, meditation release Prepare romance, verge source income, love. say, No. pleased. Now, fasten seatbelt, unpredictable best, decide partner, appear. SCORPIO NOVEMBER Two over, Scorpio, different lingering urged interest. fever. incentive surroundings comfortable money, restraint. SAGITTARIUS DECEMBER excitement children flame. unattached, admirers introduced oldest siblings, neighbors. humor wrong way, now. Sag. Boredom communication, calendar stone. CAPRICORN JANUARY skills famous, instinctively mean passing position ignore gut feelings. doing, Cap. responsibilities. torn ultimatum issued. career run. tightrope perks worthwhile. AQUARIUS FEBRUARY changes, Aquarius, entrepreneurial ambitions highlighted, partner group. romantic magnet kinds. cautious, chance. opportunity promotion. enhance answer. prerequisite potential shared belief earn money. straight, divine future PISCES Pisces, unexpectedly, forget bad hard resist. terms. battle, delayed favor. fussing fighting. last-minute surprises news. breaks action Money issues struggling February 24th 25th. Judgments flow favor Born sets identical twins, birth. Named Worlds Greatest Psychics Citadel Press, 2004 2014, spiritual healer readings astrologer, counselor, healer, clairvoyant interprets dreams teaches Dimension. appearances Unsolved Mysteries, Beyond Chance, Psychic Detectives cable Psyched. Joyces books--Psychic Attack Victim, Ascension Accessing Dimension, Dimension WORKBOOK Opening Intuition Sensitivity Books Two--are Amazon.com BBSRadio.com. Bucks Metaphysical Association, nonprofit charities Pennsylvania. Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Mahwah, Jersey. new-visions.com appointment, 215-996-0646. 79 CALENDAR MARCHAPRIL LIVE Monster Piano Concert Michigan University Faculty 9, 4pm, piano faculty members massed pianos. Panayis Lyras, Deborah Moriarty, Derek Polischuk Minsoo Sohn performing. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 239-4349145, moorings-presby.org Jazz Orchestra Plays Tribute Woody Herman 10, 7pm, Musical director Brignola, Cambier Bandshell, 239207-8299, thenjo.com Carmen Bradford sings Ella Fitzgerald 23, Center, Grande. 239-207-8299, 24, WHERE DO Tommy Dorsey Voices 31, Masterwork Hayes, Conductor, Chancel Choir performing Gloria 10am, 239-434-9145, Hayes pianist Lindsey Graham, soprano internationally keyboard choral churches, schools, universities stages. whose Christian vocalist fails bless listeners. Harry Debbie Orta, Vocalist 7, Audience Requests 14, Music Walk 18, District alive third dozen participating venues regional talent. 855-7323836, fortmyersmusicwalk.com STAGE Symphony Masterworks Series IV 8pm, Conductor Andreas Delfs OConor, Piano, perform Wagners Flying Dutchman Overture, Beethovens Concerto Brahms 239-418-1500, swflso.org Caloosa Gun 1-April Saturday, 630pm, Journey Ol cowboy-style murder Murder Mystery Train, Seminole Railway, 239-275-8487, semgulf.com SPY Sunday, 530pm Wednesday Thursday, Inspector Henri Dijon save Soviet spies 1960s Washington Saxophone Quartet 3, widelyheard saxophone quartet U.S., performed recitals, informal master China, radio Grand Woodlands 239-454-2067, shellpoint.orgconcerts Pops Musicals screen, Selections Music, Oklahoma, more, salute Rodgers Hammerstein movies. Davina Vagabonds 5pm, influences ranging Fats Domino Preservation Hall Band Aretha Waits, converting audiences Vancouver Europe. Arts, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org Conspiracy Whale 14-29, Thursday-Saturday, 8pm 2pm, Morbidly obese 600-pound father confines apartment eats oblivion. failing, becomes desperate reconnect estranged teenage daughter. love, Foulds Mendelssohn 25, 730pm, mini-marathon explores Felix Mendelssohns brilliant symphonic poem Fingals Cave evergreen Scotch Symphony. Mysterious sprites curses abound Melusina Overture twilight 81 Midsummer Nights Dream. Church BIG ARTS, Schein creations. Sanibel. Naders Doo Wop Roll 28, all-star lineup legends memory lane. 239-481-4849, bbmannpah.com V 29, Dvorak 8, Fidelio Gershwins conducted Nir Kabaretti, artistic Santa reputation command operatic repertoire. Season 5, collaboration Pianist Young-ah Tak Praised passion, integrity Review thrilling fury finesse Antonio Express-News, awarded prizes competitions. Woodlands, Broadsides Poetry Shelf inaugural unites poets literary arts printed Broadsides. 82 VIEW 13th Annual Downtown 2, 10am-5pm, festival longtime contemporary present buyers. Venice. 561-7466615, artfestival.com Burnett, Fithian, Ocasio 7-27, 9am, Gallery exhibition, 239939-2787, Reception 16, collectibles featuring dealers Rare tin toys, ephemera items, silver, porcelain, pottery sale. appraisal House, 239-472-2155, sanibelcommunityhouse.net Lions Craft 22, 31st Crafts Fair. 12th Sarasota Festival Held Main crowds visitors. 561-746-6615, Hyde Set amidst charm tree-lined Tampa fair 83 740 ne Am Ameri erica cas p Re Reper pertor tory FUN FU y Comp mp anies ies REPERTORY Co ATRE ROBERT CACIOPPO, FOU WALL STREET JOU RNAL NDER PRODUCING ART ISTIC MAR 21-APR PREVIEWS 18-20 HISTORIC ARCADE THEATRE 2013-2014 showcase Spring Affair 11am-6pm, Meet paintings, mixed photography, furniture, hand-woven Towers courtyard. Later complex. 239-9392787, Future Student Exhibit 2-13, juried drawings, digital computer 3D. 11th Pete Corey Area 10am5pm, bustling ceramics, painting clothing, America, display. GreenMarket plants, orchids, exotic flora, soaps spices enjoyment. 36th Siesta Fiesta 27, street party crafts held Sarasota. 561746-6615, APR 25-MAY 22-24 RIS ST PLAY E NOR INNING BE -W Y PULITZESPONSORED BRUCE JANET BUNCH BRUC WGCU PUBLIC MEDIA FLAMENCO WILL CALL YOU, WHEN REA DY, ANSWER SPONSORED BERNESE DAVIS GE FOUNDATION Ste ep ph Sa ac ch hs Hamm ArtStage STUDIO ersteins THRU songs Pacific, Th h e Sou ou o nd und un u d Mu sic usi ic, iic c,, Ca rou ar aro ro sel se el, l, Ok lah kla k kl la aho ho hom ma a, mo re EVENING FILL HEART SOUND TH HE SO OUND MUSIC MU USIC C TICKETS GOING FAST DISCOUNTED FINEMARK BANK TRUST GALLOWAY FAMILY DEALERSHIPS JACKSON HENDRY STREETS AMPLE PARKING DISTRICT 239.332.4488 4488 FLORIDAREP.ORG FLORIDAREP ORG EVENTS Artists Studio artists. day-long self-guided tour studios 84 League Clothesline Sale 9am-3pm, Members SanibelCaptiva clotheslines hung grounds 2173 Way. 239-4722155, Seahorse Dream Project Gala Auction 6pm, entertaining silent auction, auction seahorse Marriott Spa, 239-481-3907, a-seahorse-dream.org Amelia Earhart Luncheon Daring Janina Birtolo one-woman portraying aviation Earhart, fly solo Atlantic, earning nickname Lady Lindy. celebrates flight. Evening Maureen McGovern OUTDOORS 10acre campus vendors grown, cultivated foods sampling purchase. Live musicians, fun kids, demos Guided Daily, 93011am 130-3pm, Join plant communities. See firsthand flora Mile Slough, 239-694-0398, leeparks.org Historical Walking Tours Wednesday, 1030am, Learn 90-minute district. 239-945-0405, truetours.net Haunted 2nd 4th Friday, darker Farmers 8am, goodies market. Riverside Park, 239992-2556, cityofbonitasprings.org Oxbow Kayak Clinic basics kayaking. class introduces techniques skills. oxbow two-hour Regional 239-533-7440, world-renowned 77th displays crafts, raffle 8,000 prizes. Bicycle bicycle Garden 11, 11am, fellow gardeners grow. Fishing Catch fishermen. 86 slow-paced paddle binoculars, shoes wet. Hickeys Trip six-hour ends campground. Paddlers experienced 5-mile roundtrip Creek. Clinic, Earth Event Upcycle cartoonist Jay Norwood Darling, venue marketplace high-quality recycled repurposed materials. aims educate recycling protecting Visitor Education dingdarlingsociety.org SPORTS Extreme Ski 4pm. Miromar Outlet Mall, 239-4942774, southernextreme.com Yoga Monday 830am, clears 87 develops body. Open levels, abilities. Zumba Laughter Lynn 239-590-9933, laughteryoga.org Crafters Monday, 10am-3pm, crafts. Free supplies. Duplicate Bridge 1-4pm, singles matched partner. Sessions House Refreshments Youth Masterclass Taught 393-434-9145, Movie Night 830pm, blankets picnic provisions Despicable Me stars. Honky Tonk Line dancing Wedding-Themed 89 Green Expo 12, informative encourages conscious positively impacts children, Discovery musicians interactive themselves. Rep Lunchbox Twain Storybook 19, Americas celebrated authors. Players banks Mississippi wacky, bluegrass journey Sawyer, Huck vaudeville banjo. 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