Ad_Page.indd 1 13015 1256 PM 50 Portal to the Past The struggle save Woodring Homestead, one of Sanibel Islands last frontiers, is a success story for preservationists and family. 56 An On-Going Tribute Melanie Pagan delves into legacy President Theodore Roosevelt his conservation connection Southwest Florida. 2 Ralph Jean with historic photos their familys Homestead on Island. Turn page how Woodrings community are preserving property. Historic by J. Charles McCullough. Photo Daniela E. Jaeger. 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Opinions expressed contributors not necessarily those 2215 1019 7 Change Focus I flung it surf vigor, again again, hoping cast myself back reality. Like veteran, threw net until my physical strength was depleted, but inner reborn. share because found being close nature, particularly water, at moment like calming, yet eye-opening, experience. My hope should ever encounter similar situation, realize what Lord have store us, we all possess power get through even learn from it. Connecting water can work wonders, discovered. In highlight people who pleasure, creativity and, course, solace waters surrounding them. Tribute, spent fishing our early 1900s inspired lead efforts. Two artists Islands, influenced which focal point paintings. And Woodring, whose family made livelihood decades, talks importance land worth future generations Past, 50. So next walk along Gulf beach, river lake, remember source strength. Embrace s an islander, its easy become enveloped natural beauty laid-back lifestyle fortunate enjoy day after day. We risk becoming complacent, steadied sunny weather, tropical ambience temptation rarely glance clock. But recently, experienced personal situation caused me refocus purpose--to transform way thinking just am. received dreaded phone call wants receive. oldest son had been automobile accident. beside shock, angst questions. Was he right How could happen Through tears fear, palpitating never before, did everything grip emotions, more difficult vast distance between us. Northeast finishing business meeting, Fort Myers. However, once enough information calm myself, thankful airbags Volkswagen Jetta saved life. learned fault would OK. now concentrate getting available flight Certain pivotal moments cause refocus, change ideals, prioritize important life, regroup deal transformations required situation. After returned regained regular heartbeat, determined do something take out moment. grabbed headed shore, place has failed provide solace. advice given when staff Bait presented 2014, came mind. He told if beset worry, go net. Publisher PHOTOS BY NICK ADAMS 9 Making Waves salute residents, businesses organizations Floridas island coast special DR. BRUCE NEILL W INSTRUCTION THAT INSPIRES By up-close look surrounds us creatures living it, students develop appreciation ocean desire protect lot profoundly affects people, says Neill. give them very small they behavior difference. To help reach kinds, organization holds annual fundraiser Octifest March 28. Within 15 miles there population kids ocean, believe strongly bringing lessons everyone. 239-472-8585, sanibelseaschool.org --Beth Luberecki hen Sea School first opened doors nine years ago, two served primarily children. Today nonprofit 11 employees three locations including satellite campuses South Seas Resort Sundial Beach offers hands-on learning opportunities children, teens adults. better humans were touch co-founder Bruce Even though sounds kind strange, goal humans, caring people. ITS SHELL- ABRATION People often speculate over best months visit Captiva islands. Ask shell enthusiasts, theyll likely tell during April, low spring tides bring bounty beauties sea. calmer weather summer gives fronts, also produce great shelling. Whether youre avid collector admirer, 78th Annual Shell Festival--March Community House--allows see islands treasures up form art, crafts, books more. sanibelcommunityhouse.net --Melanie LITTLE GUYS Youd hard-pressed find restaurant shrimp menu, too keen seafood hankering tiny protein every then. Each year, Myers Lions Club hosts large celebration honor favored food item. marks 57th Shrimp Festival, kicking off Saturday 2-mile parade down Estero Boulevard, followed festival queen-crowning ceremony. Be sure appetite along, both days feature cooked imagined, plus crafts entertainment provided local vendors. fortmyersbeachshrimpfestival.com --M.P. 1045 TOP COURTESY It begins cleansing forgiveness wonderful space, come to, ringed ... Morrow Lindbergh Gift Captiva, 1955 L RANDALL NIEHOFF cease resentment against offender, impossible, psychologically nave irrelevant act forgiving. Forgiveness doesnt mean forgetting, condoning offenses, friendly offender. means definition letting angry, setting oneself free carrying battery acid bitterness--we dont anesthetize heartache, think away headache number lifting offender demand repay up--we punish Grinch, refuse nurse grudge. Clearly, lots studies measured lasting positive effects forgiving, isnt fair restoration balance scales blind justice, islanders second chance. So, whether actually inhabit not, seasons cleaning chance live were. Its refreshing perspective comes naturally spend around water. Enjoy peek relief brings savor these wise words fisherman president United States, Herbert Hoover Tis wash ones soul pure air, rush brook, shimmer sun blue meekness inspiration decency charity toward tackle makers, patience fish, mockery profits egos, quieting hate, rejoicing decide darned thing week. discipline equality men, men equal before fish. n Retired than four decades parish ministry, Niehoff wife, Marilyn, lived since 1991. iving literally moving surface. fragile, low-lying barrier Thinly stretched table blocks raw completely vulnerable carving shaping pair sculptors tools wind Below shifting foundations sand encircling currents tide flow above yearning embrace damp air which, stormy mood, push 300-pound defensive lineman. Author Sandy Gingras, Long beach house featured June 2014 HGTV Magazine, stands only some whim fate, chancy foothold among chaos. When island, know Im state grace anything scary places, changeability makes hopeful too. starts washed, swept, utterly different before. morning crackles never-turned page. else world step much renewal keep chances ourselves While changes negative, enacted dwellers themselves renewal. spirit cleaning, turn inward focus households order clean up, start fresh, island-style begin decision forgive. hopeful, forgiving based definitions described ancient Hebrew Bible Greek Testament let goset lift upsend away. third definition, added medieval times, JIM ANDERSON 13 Are lipstick lover face-cream fanatic Then place. Every issue, lowdown fabulous fragrances, luxurious lotions, must-have makeup between. Because surfer babe total product junkie, beautiful feel. BETH LUBERECKI SCENTS SEA fella trip lady her man smell hes Coast Spyce Cologne 34 that. fragrances secret formula overpowering rather smells smell, many customers say. 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McNelis, Minnesotan birth, Wilson, Indiana native, took environment sandpipers sea, connecting instantly areas nature. exactly shows striking paintings display Gallery board, surprising plein artist. As such, she paints sees outdoors, most beach. 73, loads carry-on bag stakes spot significant other, Richard canine, vizsla. Sometimes painting group, Sanibel-Captiva Art League. Theres difference artificial light, explains. paint quickly transitions quickly. Natural light subtle studio light. hard-edged stark. Landmarks Lighthouse seaside habitues, scurrying sanderlings shelling, frequent themes work. Often, artist snaps photo scene beginning finished, NORY MCNELIS likes almost nothing watch birds, while drinking coffee eating donuts veranda Baileys General Store Birds appear impressionistic canvas LANDMARKS LIKE SANIBEL LIGHTHOUSE AND SEASIDE HABITUES, SUCH AS SCURRYING SANDERLINGS PEOPLE SHELLING, ARE FREQUENT THEMES WORK. Plein sets station Waiting, ARTWORK mainly note composition record faraway colors. retreats townhouse, Adams details. amount composites. She saw girl appears several works Beach. dock, dipping fish liked attitude, says, picture positions. placed painting, attended Minneapolis College Design, visited area 2006 winters paint. Her 9-by-12 cost 285 6-by-6 wrapped usually runs 125. BOTTOM NANCY WILSON 17 Time, Shadows, artwork painters glass, ceramics, textiles, jewelry mediums. lives St. Petersburg now, resident, stay long. moved Pete 1975, continued migrating south 1999. near Id ride bike time, 64. real love wildlife, birds. hours sitting watching everything--the waves. friend calls mirthful. believes thats sometimes pushes colors edge reality, pelicans heads, example. style always evolving shes changing ways. working series well-known pieces birds fishermen cast-netting. main character little freelance design work--a throwback previous career. 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Timothy Speciale, D.O., use joints. 31 Everglades reveals wetlands wilderness season May November slather bug repellant. Mosquitoes thrive hot, humid, inhospitable, swamp environment. Seminole Indians salvation. ferocious fighters signed peace treaty States. Viet Kong Vietnamese War, successful defense Army. 8,000 9,000 peaceful Seminoles Everglades. Get acquainted Native Americans Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Indian Museum, outside park Clewiston, Interstate-75, exit 59 Cape Coral West Palm big overview late 19thcentury There docent around, prepared glean each placid Paurotis Pond Park bird-nesting site, popular storks. ROBERTA SOTONOFF ong Ponce de Leon Fountain Youth, snowbirds flocking didnt went 1.5 million acres precondo sub-tropical wilderness, swamps. Creatures egrets, spoonbills, bald eagles, ibis, turtles, alligators, deer, manatees snakes fearsome Burmese python appealing Raton. Though scenery knock socks stuff Grand Canyon Yellowstone serene, subtropical swampland sawgrass prairie intriguing. 10,000 largest forest world, guide Wiley. Glades skin. 42 mosquitoes EVERGLADES MOVING RIVER SAWGRASS LARGEST RED MANGROVE FOREST WORLD. --ANN WILEY, GUIDE adventures buggy Billie Swamp Safari, Museum grounds, airboat Grass. exhibit. aware cypress trees, prevalent Glades, culture. open-sided thatched-roof chickees crafted trunks. sacred Green Corn Ceremony, celebrates harvest, Catfish Dance night ceremony, young ball. Seems odd religious event. days, skateboarding competitive sport. trivia poor. Hard Rock Caf chain restaurants profitable investments. Yep, Tribe owns Alongside museum mile-long, elevated boardwalk. path meanders tall grasses passing ceremonial grounds life-size figures period clothing performing display. trail ends village. Monday Friday, elders answer tribe. Safari another region rides. navigate shallow airboats propelled giant fans glide any aquatic vegetation. soften roaring sound fan, don earplugs, provided, then climb aboard. fan whirl spraying fountain wake. Large trees border swamps reflections mirrored Great herons slither 33 shore. Egrets ibis flight. chunk tire tread emerges reptile alligator. Some toothy prefer shore catch rays. 45-minute vehicle travel tractor tires, canopy seats. navigates muddy marshes bumpy roads bush chickee, incomplete handcrafted canoe kitchen teepee logs, facing compass direction. fifth log event hunting children attacked. run direction fled. Then, bumps prairies outdoor zoo. Imported animals Asian buffalo, bison, ostriches, wild pigs turkeys touristy. post safari meal, Cafe fare deep-fried frog legs, catfish gator tail nuggets. havent changed true migrated interesting coasts national parks. western parks scream whisper. But, see, whisper becomes, countries. international newspapers, magazines, websites guides. IF YOU GO nps.govever 877-902-1113, ahtahthiki.com Big Cypress Reservation 800-467-2327, 863-983-6101, billieswamp.com WHAT MAY LOOK CHUNK TIRE TREAD UNTIL EMERGES WATERS SURFACE POPULAR REPTILE ALLIGATOR. American alligators broad, rounded snout distinguishes crocodile resident long, narrow snout. 35 shadow smaller sibling Bailey Tract, treasure equally ED BROTAK Another Tracts fresh habitat. salt brackish rest Darling. vegetation fewer mangroves spartina grasses, Westland wading areas, ducks Bailey. excellent tract guided tour contact office Volunteer tracts identify plants, see. look. Phyllis Gresham groups Bailey, favorite places. mecca expect species. stilts nest here, arriving March, nests quite visible, snipe Other types spotted Tract. armadillos, snakes, otters Sanibels famous gopher tortoises. unusual bobcat. Bobcats dawn dusk, them, says. hidden gems. Technically Refuge, sits apart preserve Road towards middle Toni Westland, supervisory refuge ranger Darling, visitors totally preserve. cars points out. car gravel walk, trails. sunrise sunset. acres, relatively consists ponds separated earthen dikes, Red Trail, covers outer perimeter, .1 miles, shorter trails adventuresome. flat, wide well-maintained. Originally, consisted swampy lowlands. formed. idea create attract waterfowl. plant species, battle invasive plants ongoing. Prescribed burns basis reduces damaging wildfire tract. closer relaxing outing. LIZ LOVE-BROTAK VEGETATION DIFFERENT FEWER MANGROVES SPARTINA GRASSES. SOME WADING BIRDS BOTH AREAS, BUT YOULL SEE FRESH WATER SPECIES DUCKS BAILEY. --TONI WESTLAND, SUPERVISORY REFUGE RANGER DING DARLING NATIONAL prop roots delicate wildflowers bicyclists slow pace observe sighting tortoise 37 Signage entrance helps hikers color-coded Dirt paths traversing blend seamlessly setting. VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES LEAD AROUND TELL TRACTS HISTORY WELL POINT OUT IDENTIFY PLANTS, ANIMALS SEE. advises, Sanibel. alligator basking winter cross access Smith Pond. belonged Frank P. founded Packing Company 1899 generation. leasing Fish Service few years, officially donated 1953. Interestingly, Airplane Canal Tommy Wood, manager, seaplane surveys. Mead Johnson, granddaughter, sums bequest Preserve generation community. guests, although seem small, out, Freelance Brotak retired meteorology professor stay-at-home dad. Carolina frequently vacation 38 39 Rare instants alive eye womans camera lens S MEL ANIE PAGAN SALLIE RICH allie Rich woman talents. keeps black-and-white photographs herself bent graceful poses dedicated yogi, arts theater critic publications. Richs deepest--and perhaps longest-standing-- passion photography. experimenting portraitures 1930s playmates fathers vintage Kodak Brownie today. 1988, exotic swayed muse wildlife. fully lit cyclists routes, reserves snapping shots catching worms, staying pickings. seemingly average 2011, stumbled upon courtship herons. Leaning quietly tree, careful disturb intimate moment, photographed entire sequence pairs mating process. Courtship Herons, Series, WE LOT PICTURES DISPLAYED WILDLIFE, INCLUDING BIRDS, HER RICHS SERIES MOMENTS UNBELIEVABLE. 1057 41 Sky Point, Bald Eagle Teeth, Crepuscular Sunset Shadow, tenderness, recalls. photographer knew recording capturing rare, seldom documented, occurrence shoot, Everyone shot, this, well, arent many. documented session, titled educational tool, exhibited Civic Association, Library showing refuges Visitor Education Center 23. education specialist heron exhibit sanctuary. pictures displayed unbelievable, Not sit captured pictures. comfort waterfront balcony returning natures splendorous moments. assignment editor social media coordinator Follow Facebook, Twitter Pinterest pages, blog.totimedia.com. 43 Bailey-Matthews unveils ANN MARIE OPHEL AN Considered landmark again. thanks Dorrie Hipschman, staff, generous support donors patrons, displays check guests sheer curiosity, others drawn science, explained ages, Katie Ball, marketing events manager. museums science curator, Jos Leal, world-renowned malacologist, draw. Leal shells brought visitors. efforts increase ages. soundproof sliding wall built auditorium allows films shown class taught simultaneously room, explains Ball. 8-foot mollusk tank naturalists offer interaction shells. stroll beaches, walks, naturalists, Inn. program lately, boy, colorful surprise, seashell banners greet foot inside. Created fine art Henry Domke, blown-up seashells nearby shorelines tease whats museum. Enter Domkes hang welcome desk walls. organization, images Domke splash color, vibrancy there. Glasswork Luc Century viewed rotunda, sailors valentines Helen Beck hall. invites partake creating valentine exhibitions ground floor floor. gift redesigned shell-centric merchandise. Among 50,000 4,000 field trips. 2315 1145 MELANIE MORAGA MIDDLE HENRY DOMKE BAILEY-MATTHEWS SHELL MUSEUM MICHAEL FAIRCLOTH Purple Clams volunteers collectors assist BaileyMatthews walls perked contemporary shell-inspired Domke. 45 Besides comprehensive displays, historical exhibits trace Calusa trade BACK 1984, ENTHUSIASTS BEGAN PROCESS CREATING MUSEUM, NO IMAGINED YEARS LATER, WOULD STILL HAVE STATUS BEING ONLY UNITED STATES 780 ACCREDITED MUSEUMS. week, Cruises host ecological excursions Of plans everevolving specifically geared teaching shell, explain basics formed, Back museum, imagined later, status States accredited museums. Equally celebrity roots. Raymond Burr Mason TV instrumental being, raise funds publicity. wanted seashells, rewarding discover OPhelan loves stoop seashells. THAN SEASHELLS issues. presents Mollusk Matinee Lecture Series upcoming topics Land Snails Bottlenose Dolphins Northeastern Adriatic April Dynamics Barrier Cephalopod 239-395-2233 shellmuseum.org 46 47 hip decor wardrobe essentials, scoop cool retailers GINA BIRCH CLASSIC COMFORT wearing teeny bikinis. La Blanca Classic provides coverage class. tankini 89 bustshaping cups adjustable lingerie straps customizing Throw matching wrap skirt, conversion bar. hipster bottoms moderate 49, sold separately suits you. swimwear Everything Square, 239-395-5383, everythingbutwater.com GLISTENING GLASSWORK mesmerized blown-glass sculptures Cargo Trading Company. Handmade Steve Brewster, Family Turtles 525 marine-life tabletop fascinating Place. uses studio. blows fuses glass remarkable gawking. 239-472-8111, cargostuff.com LIGHT WAY outdoors basic accessories smart flashlight Olympia RG850 grandmas flashlight. Built rugged LED waterproof, impact resistant nonslip grip. 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Fast forward 70 seems fitting Society Friends Homestead. respectful kinship, wont todays manager sharing staples enjoyed rules regulations. hunted turtles rabbits curlews gophers damn Esperanza. descendant authentic fisherfolk, cant oysters, grandfather pitchfork pull mullet running. eco-system remains valued sanctuary Innovative publicprivate partnerships, civic engagement acquisition preserved percent JEAN WOODRING, CHARLES MCCULLOUGH History Nature preserves shoreline adds adjacent lands valid currency Cuban smacks traded flour, shoes sugar. Having anecdotes, connect sea Paul Tritaik, current healthy populations forebears. stories shed bountiful catches shellfish estuary somewhat fallow strained. then, sweet, delicious scallops Life Vintage 1940 Sam washday 1950. 51 delightful gifts bay--just harvest. eat washtub full, recalled 1990 interview. thought head mess algal blooms, tide, seagrass scarring runoff rendered productive, emotional asked mom talked him homestead preserved. guts talk sometimes, voice cracking wellspring deep emotion. wasnt controversy. understood heritage couldnt afford shovelful bear, will. figure hell gonna homestead. Step Conservation County 2020 Program, Program conservationists purchase undeveloped using portion property taxes. acquisition, homesteads remaining 3.5 purchased Society, raised money NEVER THOUGHT DAY COULD NOT HEAD MY DOCK MESS FISH. --ESPERANZA WOODRING INTERVIEW 1950 Edward vom Hofe tarpon, 1912 1948 casting mullet, 1952 52 private donations. 6.5 maintained federally alive, John McCabe, former deeply preservation effort. involved, straightforward work, piece Bay. Birgit Miller, executive helped understand having sell homestead, 160 included Point. His mother cleaned houses whatever paying taxes death 1992. Since perplexed intact. happened gave pressed pay inheritor, Miller. said, Have map Getting researched brokered Ralphs Isley Nichols assist. city planner cut tape needed. Jeans role important, Badge Blackett Association doing. Grateful skeptical public spectacle become. rumor haunted. Haints--thats stomp single blade grass. interpretive center, starting envisioned. antique collection today 53 ADDITION HOMESTEAD, PRESERVES HABITAT SHORELINE ADDS ADJACENT LANDS ROOTS TRACE TIME MULLET WAS VALID FORM CURRENCY mindful low-key, wildlifefriendly. Likely, 25-person concession intended Road. haunted, empty bottles held spirits gin whiskey windowsill. shined kinds strewn auctioned Well, dad bootlegger, Ralph. drink, everybody did, oyster roasts charge tourists bayside father, Sam, older Esperanza, passed 1942. grandfather, Civil War soldier Pennsylvania, traversed blacksmith war. James doing iron hotel eyed bay. bayside, extends Bay, staked claim, guide. wealthy Northerners Useppa, Cayo Costa met mom, recalls Ralph, him, wishes detail rich heritage. ancestor Canary hardy ambitious named Terivo Padilla. developed ranch system mid-1800s. Identified pioneer fisherfolk anthropologist Bob Edic History, Padillas granddaughter interviewed porch 1990. Recalling 54 SOCIETY members campaign. Tritaik Doris Hardy, board Satellite view McCabe Sprankle society. lighthouse. season, nets, said guess Theyd roe Cubans find. interview, 89-year-old vibrance wit. transcript interview window ecosystem flourishing. And, Padilla enterprise ranch. See schools seine nets rope in, said. barter Costa, shoes, flour moonshine Cuba. grown up. Nobody was. forth had, born 1901, lineage Spain. 16, together Sanibel.There werent arrangements romance blossomed. 1917, adding clung old could, believing simple ways, tough Knowing pass excited carry torch legacy. First cleared involve coming center serve portal past. recognize value protecting led Tritaik. Linstrom writer, contributed Media 1996. 15-year producer television WGCU Public 55 1021 Striking presidential stance, Wiegand stars one-man show country. 141 MARK GLENN t recite names presidents cannot list select commonly remembered. Roosevelt, 26th succeeded White House, legacy, regard conservationism, presidency politics, foreign affairs more, unparalleled eyes intrepid far, depending read, mark. brimming soil stood. search adventure, accurately tracking Rough Riders whereabouts interests nearly impossible task. That unless Wiegand, worlds leading reprisor. 57 NEARLY HALF DOZEN AREAS ROOSEVELT DESIGNATED LOCATED FLORIDA, PORTIONS BIRD-WATCHING SANCTUARY NOW KNOWN REFUGE, WHICH HE ESTABLISHED BREEDING GROUND NATIVE 1908. Chicago majority immersed governmental affairs. politics titles elected county commissioner, campaign policy professional, member notfor-profit businesses. calling, later theatrical. attending less-than-lively Lincoln Day Dinner Illinois, aspiring comedian, wondered political gatherings. waste opportunity mirror, channeled leader, reprise first-hand tales sophisticated dinner parties, previously Physically, hand glove Wiegand. 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According self-authored account journey Scribners Magazine 25, Punta Gorda boarded steamboat coast, traveling Channel, harpoon devilfish devil Russell Coles. meeting Coles, burly, Virginiabased tobacco dealer, whom corresponded briefly 1908, Coles letter addressed president, expressing frustrations lifeguard stations. complaint, expected deaf ears, trampled weight obligations, instead resulted conditions stations 60 days. Years reached Coles--incognizant hed before--in response article harpooning mighty ray. immediately remembered handled complaint responded inviting man, offer, shy 59th birthday declining health compromising Amazon Jungle. sense, sedentary. Surely, balancing piercing meaty steel 8-foot-long wooden satisfy craving excitement. Editorial cartoonist Darlings sketches cartoons him. statue memorial Washington, D.C. Before appearance Cottage Inn, performs HAD EXPECTATIONS CITIZENS DO THEIR DUTY, VERY OFTEN MEANT ONCE WERE ABLE CARE FAMILYS NEEDS. --JOE WIEGAND, THEODORE REPRISOR averaging age, weather-beaten fearless. anticipation uncertainty, besides themselves, accompaniment. weary happening, successfully journey, predicted would, beastly creature towed boaters mile penned testimony epic meandered mangroves, stating numbers tameness showed protection bird recent referring federal reservations, refuges. exist, served, reservations designated involvement mentioning unjust. environmentalism Pelican Sebastian, Fla.--the reservation declared 1903, elected. monumental behind reservation, Nearly dozen portions bird-watching established breeding native Following 1919, ethic admire strengthen environments thereafter. 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Gora Concert 19, 5pm concert Alliance continues Four-time winner Trae Pierce T-Stone Band stage Gimi Jimi--a Jimi Hendrix tribute band--follows April. lawn blankets coolers gates hour showtime. Arts, 10091 239-939-2787, artinlee.org 85 STAGE Mikado 6, Gulfshore Opera inaugural Mikado, Gilbert Sullivan, bass-baritone Louis DallAva. production played musical history, fictitious town. Christian Church 2061 10150 Springs. 239-529-3925, gulfshoreopera.org Swingtime Featuring Jive Aces 8pm Swing hips tap renditions swing, jive RB classics London-based musicians Aces. 239-481-4849, PFX - Floyd Experience 8, die, rock bands sides albums. Full quadraphonic hits Money Wish 86 87 Here. Nutcracker 14, Comedian actor White, on-stage penchant cigars, scotch bellyache-inducing jokes, Casino Immokalee. 506 800-218-0007, seminoleimmokaleecasino.com Jersey Boys 17-22, multi award-winning Roll Hall Famers Seasons blue-collar pop sensations overnight. Audience sing Girls Cry Oh Night. 239481-4849, Symphony Masterworks IV Russia Love 28, Pianist Alessio Bax Tchaikovsky Romeo Juliet Fantasy Overture, Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. minor MussorgskyRavel Pictures Exhibition. Conducted maestro Nir Kabaretti. 239-418-0996, swflso.org VIEW 3, 6pm galleries 88 unite present debuts Sidney Berne Davis celebration. 239-337-5050, fortmyersartwalk.com Discover DaVinci Michelangelo Side 11, Journey Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci Michelangelo, multimedia movies, videos, Mark Rodgers, curator Machines Exhibitions compares contrasts influential artists, relating Collage Leoma Lovegrove 26, 9am Join collage renowned Gardens Matlacha 4637 NW, Matlacha. 239-822-4109, leomalovegrove.com EVENTS Speaking Speaker J.B. Bernstein Sports veteran representative professional Disney film Million Dollar Arm. 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Mr. Poppers Penguins movie pick, Fern Gully Last Rainforest concludes following Musical Little lesson Symphonys Children engage focuses instruments. brass explored percussion Fever Camp 30-April Repertory Theater 97 Save Date Intuitive Praxix 1, p.m. Solo exhibition acclaimed Mays composed entirely Myers-based Acevedo. experimental mixed-media created abstract-expressionist Talk gain intuitive approach. 22. information, 239333-1933 ages 18. theme Broadway Bound participates theater, songs dances Broadway. visual arts. 98 JOSE MILETTI CLUBS 15, organizing fundraising charitable organizations. gathers Wednesday House. Zonta Sanibel-Captiva, 1987, handson assistance, advocacy funding womens islands, International. 7, 630pm meets attend events. calendar 99 ELIZABETH JOYCE moon Virgo lost faith leaders, fast-moving turnovers changes. progressive 20th degrees Pisces equinox, solar eclipse. game changer. long-awaited finale rare eclipse, exceptionally beginnings--financial transformations, reshuffling geological breakdowns, unsettling conditions. 4th Libra lunar eclipse--a thorough persistent want. dangerous T-square Uranus Pluto--so worst, comes, surprised. Expect confidence levels. Aries lasting. impression. impatient stubborn. ARIES MARCH APRIL fast pace, carnival ride. excitement, minute pinky admirers. champagne tastes settle best. equinox eclipse reminds cautious act. chatty conversations communication. devilishly impulsive unstoppable Business personal, TAURUS energy touches Taurus. charm tries stall whos dressed confident, allow exchanging numbers. come. public. married else. 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Named Worlds Greatest Psychics Top spiritual healer worldwide. astrologer, counselor, healer, medium clairvoyant interprets dreams energies Fifth Dimension. facilitates classes, Divine Seals Spiritual Chakras. appearances Unsolved Mysteries, Beyond Chance, Psychic Detectives cable show, Psyched. Doylestown Bucks County, Pa. Joyces new-visions.com. Please website calling. appointment, 215-996-0646. 105 Yellow crowns nightlife WILLIAM COX black-crowned Nycticorax nycticorax yellow-crowned Nyctanassa violacea Both abundant two-thirds state. Panhandle. widespread yellow America. fact, cosmopolitan herons, occurring Determining accurate estimates nocturnal, secretive freshwater coastal inaccessible. numbers, assert yellow-crown black-crown decreased Black-crowned result shrinking feeding nesting destroyed century. wetland impacts reduced, associated uplands managed mitigation banks. enhance critical well-being medium-sized differentiated tops black, head, neck belly gray. sexes appearance, female slightly smaller. iris orange crimson becomes intense breeding. crown elongated patch eye. bill black. plumage blue-gray feathers edges. legs yellowish-green, scarletorange, size. juvenile brownstreaked upper flecking. yellow. bill, tail. extend beyond whereas eyes. habitats December July Brazilian Schinus terebenthifolius dredged-material pairing, accepts material male multispecies colonies. bluish-green 2-inch 52-mm laid apart. incubate eggs, hatch Nestlings fledge tolerant human activity areas. lay bluishgreen eggs. nestlings feed low-light day, periods. observed Yellow-crowned REASONABLE ASSERT YELLOW-CROWN BLACK-CROWN POPULATIONS DECREASED OVER RESULT SHRINKING FEEDING NESTING HABITAT. vibrate bills insects, crustaceans, frogs, salamanders, terns mammals. crayfish leeches ghost Ocypoda quadrata beaches mudflats habit swallow crustaceans. behavior. benefit ground-nesting shorebirds crabs, shorebird nestlings. 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