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RANDY KAMBIC NINKA SALOPEK MIKE BAUGH FINDING STRENGTH Ninka Salopek never shied away challenges, whether making Yugoslavian national becoming outstanding U.S. instructor. no surprise after battling breast cancer last rebound, thanks fitness routine power walking, weights yoga-- iron will. longtime director membership coordinator Harbour Marriott Resort Spa planned return regular teaching December. Tennis provided patience determination face experience, says. Although tried instill son, he his larger ball, herself marveling soccer exploits. year, won skills-based cash prize local camp, participated special FC Barcelona camp JetBlue Park plays Knights youth team. He said heart, smiles. mom coach, children they want Spa, 239-466-4000, sanibel-resort.com SERVING UP FUN familiar South Seas Island Resort, Mike Baugh can spotted spreading joy courts propertys Pavel Blackwoods Academy. Adjusting style energy youngsters instructs, junior says, fun fast-paced--with lots high fives. also conducts clinics, lessons group competitions adult resort guests, members same ask kids feedback, parents was great them, explains. made move Evansville, Indiana, arriving Captiva September 2011. Together other pros, instructor oversaw resurfacing hard upgrading seating areas. didnt adjust, Ive Midwest, says Baugh, problem embracing lifestyle. 239-472-5111, southseas.com 1036 13 provides greatest gift DR. RANDALL H. NIEHOFF worthwhile age affords learning good deeds. dont learn anything any works, old does dead fish-- maybe little slower. --Eric Sloane, artist American antiquarian happy hubbub December holidays tokens affection were exchanged, seem there nothing left open. January lays before biggest all, elegantly boxed calendar, waiting unwrapped--one time--for whole year. Now, if thinks beginning winter, might especially north. surrounded gray skies, cold nights, bitter wind frozen surfaces, folks hunker down hole up, just wanting stay warm until spring comes. To live hibernation using but simply it--a kind aging place. Meanwhile, south, first months arrive sunny, opposite get busier-- work working For energetic season marked filling pace. Thankfully, midst recognize precious potential hold abundant life. Here slice Gulf Coast, blessed favored place, winter Zeit spirit Geist, awareness accepts fresh joyful used, wisely well. These people TAKE strengthen body, solitary exercise biking, swimming competitive sport tennis, golf, softball. SPEND refresh mind, alone solving puzzle, digesting book, absorbing symphony addressing issues, debating points view, music, volunteering nonprofit, doing arts crafts. SAVOR sharpen senses, outdoors gaze sky, smell damp air, listen night noises, count birds, fondle grains sand, pick shells, taste tartness citrus. Long ago, Benjamin Franklin observed Happiness produced pieces fortune seldom happen, advantages occur day. days, anonymous welcome bit advice reminds Life measured number breaths breath away. Breathe deeply--and HAPPY Year, n Retired 41 years parish ministry, Dr. Niehoff wife, Marilyn, been 1038 ARTWORK KANE 15 122013 1018 Bob Kramm put wow back Sundial Beach MARGE LENNON operations while hospitality professionals, including bartender mixing intoxicating rum concoctions, enhance guest experience. Guiding reintroduction challenging, fun. most asset friendly place is. They engaged, inspired play major role helping execute vision, explains Kramm. long-range goals infuse history culture hospitality, blending fine cuisine, entertainment yearround celebrations. One actions engage Danny Morgan band weekend entertainment. Once word got out, Morgans followed him Sea Breeze Caf Friday Saturday nights Turtles Pool Bar Sunday afternoons. His upbeat attracted crowd, soon discovered chef Patrick Fitzs fish tacos grouper sandwiches--teasers Fitz resorts elegant Waterview restaurant. knew food draw--a reason back. contrast laid-back vibe caf pool, created Waterview, upscale Tables dressed white linens merely feet blue-green waters, floor-to-ceiling windows turn beach view tropical panoramic scene. start, serves seafood chowder coastal catch, Mediterranean-style grouper, baked clay pot roasted tomato, cured olives, fennel, basil, garlic caper berries. wont prettier location indulge fruits sea. Marketing ideas fall ripe apples tree nearly understand needs ts sounds steel drums crowd tapping rhythms troubadour band. Wearing signature ball cap strums guitar sings Sha la ti da, Jimmy Buffett audience sing sway redetion Brown Eyed Girl. Rum cocktails flowing, fast go-to place--once again. June year--after being closed public than five years--the opened doors show million renovation hotel visitors locals restaurants spaces. rebirth general manager Kramm, seasoned hotelier decades world-class Since arrival, focused strengthening LEFT CHRISTOPHER KOERNER RIGHT SUNDIAL BEACH RESORT Resorts facelift, ready season. HE WILL LEAD IT BACK TO ITS HALCYON DAYS WHEN WAS PLACE STAY VISIT SANIBEL ISLAND. --AL TEN BROEK, PRESIDENT MARINER MANAGEMENT marketplace. Without freedom create involved, early success achieved, adds, referring property named Full-Service islands award competition conducted Islander newspaper. 2013, hosted Summerfest Fall Festival celebrations, gatherings Columbus Day Halloween. classic holiday buffet Thanksgiving Christmas, plus gala Years Eve party, destined annual events. believes fortunate different places, facing own set challenges. encourage businesses jump bandwagon, introduced Retail Partners program area businesses. Four Seasons campaign includes register-to-win opportunity, retailers shoppers chance score resort. Prior assuming leadership served chief operating officer Abaco Boat newspaper 17 From seat Caf, guests Gulf. Grand Bahama led condo-hotel sales, marketing destination achieved industry recognition operations, skillful sales roles nominated Hotelier Year efforts. consummate readily available employees hotel-condominium owners, Al Ten Broek, president Mariner Management Services, managing company Sundial. lead halcyon visit Island. bug actually began career bellman during summers Cape May, Jersey, hotel. immediately wanted pursue subsequent training Sheraton corporations luck mentored top professionals guided along journey. Air Force, later graduating University Wisconsin B.S. Hotel Restaurant Administration, spent positions. This senior executive Huizenga Sports Entertainment Group, famed Pier 66 Marina Fort Lauderdale, vice Marlins Baseball Club presidentCOO Pro Player Stadium Miami. Jack Lannom CEO Worldwide, development organization respected author books. known worked Stadium. During 40year career, consider CEOs met. characterized humility, hubris. successful puts first, maintaining steady balance human systems. wife Sonia recently celebrated 40-year anniversary recall how sight. Force. couple grandchildren. Daughter Heather rheumatologist, Lee ophthalmologist, Lennon writer publicist shared-use industries. She writing since 1978. 18 Justin marketing. looks forward moving teach preschool. years, supporter golden retriever rescue organizations dogs home Lauderdale. listening Ringo Starr 105-plus decibels home. coincidence resorts. Looking ahead, Broek successes together locations. strongly enormous untapped greatness. pleased acceptance encouragement evidenced restoring staff dedicated goal. 19 Are lipstick lover face-cream fanatic Then youre right Every issue, give lowdown fabulous fragrances, luxurious lotions, must-have makeup everything between. 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McGregor Boulevard, yoga enthusiasts seen practicing ancient discipline en plein air lineup tents curious strollers backdrop. grass surrounding buildings Alliance Arts campus supplies setting gathering, appropriately called GreenMarket. four farmer Donnelly popular ALLIANCE SPONSORS THIS COLORFUL BAZAAR PROVIDES PERFECT SETTING LOCATION. Santiago De Choch, here. long, uniqueness compared seasonal markets area, usually operate October April. Produce Horace Brittain appreciates involved selling locally grown vegetables. An every-Saturday presence, sets shop far-reaching shade magnificent mango tree. produce brings splash color vibrant red peppers, tomatoes, legumes, kinds lettuces delightful vegetables displayed modest baskets trays. Brittains farm located east Myers, Alva. Thats cultivates immense variety offers Saturday. subtropical, allows farmers grow Brittain. cost fertilizers, soil preparedness elements increases certain parts adapt climate. started 2010 collaboration individuals saw kind. Choch inception. himself, passionate mission promoting manufactured products. gained expertise field traveling volunteer farming projects, something loved younger native Argentina. Local artists crafters market, Choch. vendors, grateful main sponsor. Santi, describes success, easy. struggle, nowadays lucky support community, extremely thankful adds 23 GreenMarkets goods draws Rosemary Lauren bottom Organics vendor. visual artist, curator, former gallery owner, current Union Artist Studios campus. 24 AREA, BEING SUBTROPICAL, ALLOWS FARMERS GROW MOST FRUITS VEGETABLES ALL YEAR LONG. --HORACE BRITTAIN, GREENMARKET VENDOR that, large enthusiastic strolls sidewalk Alliances building Edwards building, houses studios second floor. Caroline Hostetler, imported cheeses breads Ryan creation event. sponsors colorful bazaar convenient location. Musician Chip Withrow, another affair, currently organizes open-mic sessions happen fourth month. fairly petite terms quantities, counts offerings organic produce, honey, potted plants, well artistic crafts handmade soaps, beaded jewelry, fabrics, artworks more. Food truck vendors yet flavors area. affordability fee flexible nature varies Saturday, participate others prefer permanent presence. Other diversities include performances gardening classes scheduled Saturdays GreenMarket, 10091 opens a.m. 1 p.m. information artinlee.org. 25 ou eager explore shell-strewn beaches pristine preserves breathtaking. But Can convince trade iPad app Wii game hike woods canoe ride mangroves Many outdoors-related efforts reach programs respect assets surround them. Doing helps forge connection hands-on device. At J. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge interactive activities Let connect spots visitor center designed greater understanding sites ecosystems inhabitants. Kids touch bones, furs skins related animals preserve. detective solve mysterious manatee death Velcrobacked puzzle build roseate spoonbill 6,000-acre refuge frequently hosts family-friendly covering topics ranging alligators plants. easiest ways site via newly repaved Drive, spot 400 species reptiles, amphibians, mammals utilize refuge. Families check canoe, kayak, bicycle tram tour Wulfert Keys Shell Mound Trails, short enough legs. sit indoors goal outdoors, supervisory ranger Toni Westland. voters beyond. theyre park biologist, hopefully still intrinsic value cant price tag on. Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation works protect preserve environmentally sensitive land. foundations center, features tank exhibits explain mission. nearby Butterfly House holds examples insect DING DARLING WILDLIFE SOCIETY-FRIENDS REFUGE Y Bailey-Matthews Museum Cruises TOP LEE COUNTY VISITOR CONVENTION BUREAU BOTTOM DANIELA JAEGER SANIBEL-CAPTIVA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION 27 School OUR GOAL IS PROMOTE MARINE CONSERVATION, BEST WAY WE CAN DO THAT ALLOW PEOPLE OPPORTUNITY FALL LOVE OCEAN. KIDS TEND OCEAN BASED INTELLECTUAL EXPLORATION. --BRUCE NEILL, EXECUTIVE SEA SCHOOL stages uses feeding breeding. miles interconnected trails behind ature center. Just less-than-a-mile round trip observation tower overlooking River. Its amazing February traffic nice, quiet, walk woods, Kristie Anders, education director. And family, engaging letting speak hospital Sanibels Clinic Rehabilitation CROW off-limits public. Healing Winds Visitor Education Center utilizes plenty techy touches process treating injured animal, admission diagnosis to, hopefully, release. hands virtually doctoring ball-swallowing snake touch-screen Be Vet game. Throughout actual case files, photos X-rays details patients, armadillo hit car cormorant ingested hooks. Live video feeds glimpses animal ambassador introduces few CROWs released wild due physical emotional reasons. Unfortunately, nine patients admitted direct contact humans, Rachel Rainbolt, coordinator. Going peoples eyes reasons admitted. tugs heartstrings gives sense personal responsibility better both environment wildlife there. Visitors impressive shell collection. tells treasured finds beaches. Childrens Learning Lab, use magnifying glass examine 28 UNFORTUNATELY, NINE OUT PATIENTS ADMITTED ARE HERE BECAUSE DIRECT CONTACT HUMANS. GOING THROUGH CENTER OPENS PEOPLES EYES REASONS WHY ADMITTED. --RACHEL RAINBOLT, EDUCATION COORDINATOR CLINIC REHABILITATION smaller specimens shells names turkey wing, cats paw. Fun facts looking, touching creatures mollusks homes. scavenger hunt section museum, showcases wash shores displays subjects Calusa Indians collectors. Young complete museum coloring pencil water came, book excursion boats depart McCarthys Captiva. Wildlife-watching cruises afternoon sunset prove families. Dolphins trips, long-legged waterfowl fauna. shelling cruise Cayo Costa State combines shore Passengers disembark swim, sunbathe search souvenirs sand accessible boat. deeper environment, enroll School. nonprofit half- fullday headquarters Captivas young participants literally wet algae, bivalves seahorses. promote marine conservation, Bruce Neill, schools tend based intellectual exploration. Classes scientifically accurate thats appealing children. often, either learn, Neill. simultaneously. both. That approach creates generation willing warrior. courses becomes transformative themselves environment. Venicebased freelance whos frequent contributor Media. Learn bethluberecki.com. IF YOU GO 239-395-2233, shellmuseum.org 239-472-5300, captivacruises.com 239-472-3644, crowclinic.org 239-472-1100, fws.govdingdarling BRIAN STROMLUND 239-472-8585, sanibelseaschool.org 239-472-2329, sccf.org 29 WILD THING Reflections, blue heron stares image crystal-clear waters Refuge. NATURAL ISLANDS MAKES PHOTOGRAPHERS HEART SING CAMERA CLICK MELANIE PAGAN serenity mesmerizing effect. Inspiration follows form saturated sunsets, encounters calming ocean. Or photographer owner Photography Sanibel. Always camera hand, Tongyai capturing picture-perfect photography stemmed age, stepfather--a crime scene photographer--provided unlimited access darkroom film. went construction, shoot weddings spare time. decided full-force. recalls having realization shortly son born My baby lived . isnt wealthy, love. 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P BARBARA LINSTROM songstress talks rise fame, childhood dreams international creative space budding talent, Cotton Mill Nashville appearances 51 S Whitneys Wrong Did album 2013. talented wrote recorded song shouldnt. ince producing record label TopNotch Entertainment, appear up-and-coming pop star. But, truth dissuaded business. parents, against preferred else--lawyer, doctor, anything--because tough And, unkind Vincent Wolanin. talk recording album. Fast present. 23-year-old, statuesque vivacious blonde appears singersongwriter, Her Honesty No. 21. remake Frosty Snowman rose 13, Adult Contemporary charts, lasted weeks. appeared Daily keyboards accompany rock hits. sang London Olympics, Boys performed 2010. contemporary testimony hitting big, listed Wikipedia Pandora channel. write singer. wants do, her. Days moved 1987, charmed low-key atmosphere, blossomed performer attending busy Los Angeles Nashville, removed relatively remote barrier island, interest duly sparked. remember kindergarten, Maureen McMenemy, administrative secretary school. Fortunately her, students performing arts. vividly remembers coming musicals Mrs. Skinner. all--they awesome. Into Woods--I played witch movie Meryl Streep. basically concluded, jokes. then motivates audience. people--I performing, enjoys laugh improv performances. candor wit defy chuckles completely undying asks hey sure, stop fine, happy. Actually, probably throw party. Yet, Illona, mother, recalling scrapbooks elementary grades, dancing bad. should dance, chides. singing stage. realized personnel notice talent. class school, stood out. arts, believe shes gotten big gotten. exciting, McMenemy. Theyre wonderful encouraged do. 52 53 54 First Big Break trying daughter finally relented shy old. OK heres deal, audition Babbitt, bass player Funk Brothers hour room, heard joking, remembers. expected discourage Instead, Babbit said, girls invited studio Brothers. Wolanins, release schooling wilds completing International Baccalaureate School, Nashville. told full-time college degree. graduated magna cum laude years--she motivated started. hung diploma wall busy, Vincent. majored organizational minor Vanderbilt, Broadway musicals. fun, Whitney. seems Family Affair VICTORIA WOLANIN Over benefited successfully talent intimidating persona. hes nice guy. Hes down-to-earth met---especially is, branding genius. youll wearing likeness. done totally takes stride. songs doing. relaxation me, studio. Some sister, Victoria, Victorias fianc Eagan Wolanins true tightknit proud fact succeeding dreamed doing, Illona. wonderful. W marks drum pose singer Atlanta gathers around Yamaha grand piano, 55 Music Guy, experiences, topped charts. poignant lyrics reveal, fireYou learnJust feelsTo burned, shares openly attraction causes internal conflict eventual heartache. trouble talking about. songwriter able wrong calling sharing Christmas favorite hopes lift audiences bubbly, festive mood. Christmas. chosen hope spirit, film Run, Run Rudolph gone viral daughters, pop-music scene, excited perform Community Friday, Jan. 24, kick hubs FunFest. Were six-piece perform. dance music--covers songs--that Nicole Decker McHale, member house. changed like. phase idea want, admits. songwriting singing. Linstrom Myers. 1996. producer television WGCU Public PBS NPR affiliate Florida. Clockwise talents Gavin DeGraw, Stevie Nicks, German legend Juergen Juergens Radio Berlin on-air Sir Richard Branson 56 57 DARK SECRETS Ever wonder streetlights LIBBY BOREN MCMILL U rban dwellers unprepared particularly lovely Islands. dazzling beaches, jaw-dropping display, spectacularly unlike modern city, itself apparent. nightly heavens resplendently drenched twinkling stars. stare see. Stars, constellations, planets, Milky Way fastmoving satellites handful cities proactively protected starry pollution. Government leaders zip codes country citys Skies Ordinance. Primarily ecological reasons, law gave tourism stargazing. First-time urban-based sister typically gobsmacked stars darkness falls. Why dark, lit concern environmental, James Jordan, City Planning Department. turtle-nesting location, loggerhead turtles lumber onto gently sloped egg-laying How draw Easy. loggerheads eggs buried equipped moon. bright, parking-lot fixture send endangered confused babies toward vast expanse concrete, land-based predators death. Controlling bays disoriented, Jordan. consideration point. mainland several away, across inky water. glare associated city light, stellar wanna-be astronomers, dreamers romantics. beneficiaries ordinance. Dark-Sky Association IDA--with preserving protecting nighttime environment--says health advocate night. IDAs website states melatonin suppressed brief periods moderate lighting Medical doctors IDA conferences regarding sleep places. alone. Institute Health NIH circadian rhythms--physical, mental behavioral roughly follow 24-hour cycle--respond primarily darkness. critical hormone melatonin, humans sleep. star Vega glows clouds lighthouse gibbous moon illuminate 59 Compliant Noncompliant bodys master clock optic nerve detects light. Denying thus messing healthy wealth flux. Circadian linked diabetes, depression, bipolar disorder obesity. turtle effects pollution benefits splendid star-splashed land plan, incorporation, culmination exhaustive research resources. positioning avoid ravages development. final comprehensive study, SanibelCaptiva greatly contributed, incorporated helped maintain since. stoplights street lights. Part integrity indeed darkness, benefiting turtles, further side, Ordinance 2000, 2015 retrofit garage lights, parking porch signage cut-off fixtures, spraying sky. Compliance savings too. 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