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Mann Performing Hall, there was Miami. Yes, we drove from Miami throughout season attend Broadway shows. We had community orchestra Community Concerts held old Exhibition Hall Myers, but wasnt much else, artistically speaking. Today have blockbuster shows Mann, intimate performances delightful productions Herb Strauss Theater, arts craft Over decade ago Symphony all season. socialize others who care Orchestra trustees created Chamber Series introduce generations things make life no idea whether audience meaningful. Who needs house filled, providing living wage almost built our own through common hundred professional musicians performed four interests, volunteer hours financial support. Those That Lee County can embrace both fully us provide sponsorships bridge gap between ticket amateur orchestra, sales actual cost productions. as multiple other musical organizations, demonstrates does mean First, offer employ- how far weve come. 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Tracing paper hardest choosing assortment items. Harpster FLOWERS, CRITTERS SHELLS Every morning, not, skills House themselves whoever turns learn. recent Monday, Gloria Stapleton, 15-year member, steps creating shell flowers. choose sizes subtle variations bins Shannon Potter son Tegan, 11, Naples Containers, mugs, plates, light-up Christmas trees, ornaments, holders Pottery. IF YOU GO 239-631-2837, motherearth pottery.com 239-673-6660, thepainted conch.com 239-472-2155 26 27 history works Noahs Ark prices, somehow space seems brimming merchandise--a pleasant mystery, indeed. Several clues shed happy situation resident drives drop-off platform rear building empties trunk placing donations signs indicate. Then quickly purse hand, climbs inside shop. Later away full again. Looking forward scheduled arrival guests north, load extra household goods towels, beachwear, sporting goods, toys, etc.. After leaves, redonated thrift shop, completing efficient, economical, quasi-rental cycle vacationers technique enter... sign above entrance Ark--not Biblical boat ended Mt. Ararat, sits middle Housed bright welcoming St. Michael Angels Episcopal Church, nonprofit resale ministry Church Women ECW 1963. Close volunteers sailing week proceeds charity localregional service agencies five international loving outreach brings joy celebration Arks 52nd birthday. party shoppers door browse andor buy. clean takes pre-owned bargain Happy test-drive bicycle outside Satisfied, closed deal. 615 STEADY SOURCE STIFLED CHUCKLES OCCURRED SUNDAYS PARISHIONERS WENT FORWARD ALTAR RAIL KNELT DOWN RECEIVE COMMUNION ARK VOLUNTEERS USED WRITE PRICE SHOE EACH SOLE--AND THERE WAS ALL SEE. demographic pattern suggests residences owners. moving newcomers upsizing downsizing, lot stuff available--and convenient morally philanthropic repurpose coming thousands enter Ark. Here Furniture brand new. department subcommittee offered accepted, arrange pickup occasionally donate discontinued, slightly damaged, Friday crew hired deliver bulk Ark--which morning curious waiting in. Appliances must working fixable task taken handier volunteers. Clothing styles laundered condition. In smaller, donors often became aware afterlife contributions. There sport coat man mutter town. steady source stifled chuckles occurred Sundays parishioners went altar rail knelt down receive Communion write shoe sole--and see. clientele makes reunions rare, previous usually accidental observation acquaintance owner. story English neighbors dress worn Nobel Prize ceremony Stockholm, Sweden, resold What-not category order consists manner items, knick-knacks. 29 brims merchandise thoughtfully displayed eager customers. Following super sale mid-August, remaining donated Family Myers. Closed empty massive scrubbing cleaning angels reopening start. store. friendship alongside merchandise. public room encouraged interact. nonshoppers mostly spouses car ride provided lovely, comfortable seating chance companionship. Many refer enterprise therapy. Recently regular shopper entertaining friend home. friend, art, asked, quick enthusiastic Ark, bless hearts MORE INFORMATION Operating Hours Tuesdays Fridays 930 am 1230 pm November April Saturday month May mid-August 31 1051 Injection therapies alternative ROSS HAUSER, M.D. ore golfers suffer traumatic overuse injuries point. Prevention important--by form, proper equipment core strengthening--but occur. swing relies fluid unrestricted rotations body. swinging club accompanied clicking grinding sounds joint pain radiates arms legs, crux problem instability. injury occurs game, important options repair For golfer Florida, regenerative injection prolotherapy stem-cell therapy excellent alternatives cortisone injections, medications surgery. nondominant shoulder injured. Impingement syndrome, tendinopathy, labral injuries, dislocations, rotator cuff acromioclavicular osteoarthritis common. sports back, elbow areas, complaints underlying commonality Really Causing Pain Ligaments tendons tissues joints stable. ligaments lax surrounding muscles overcompensate stability. These overcompensating eventually tight lead muscle spasms awkward, painful swing. time, attempt stabilization overgrowing bone, better known arthritis. M COUNTLESS HOURS DRIVING RANGE CAUSE OVERUSE INJURIES BACK, WHILE BRUTE FORCE HIT PRODIGIOUS DRIVE RESULTS TRAUMATIC INJURIES. Low physical complaint among golfers. hunched-over stance significant strain stress lower Back contracted positions obtain form. Professional Tiger Woods, underwent microdiscectomy year, highest incidence athletes. Countless driving brute force hit prodigious drive results injuries. Amateur generate 80 percent torque shear loads during swing, leading excess exertion force. Elbow commonly injured Golfers medial epicondylitis lateral causing irritation tendon attachment bone. increase age frequency play. Any action repetitive prolonged forearm overwork ligament attachments. Poor mechanics causative factor. While acute, inflammatory conditions, chronic, degenerative, condition tendinosis accompanying figure. Shoulder accompany swings linger game. Because positioning backswing, Sacroiliac Arrows signify excessive motion. instability irritate sciatic nerve leg. Symptoms popping, loss motion, low pain, referral leg spasms, crepitation movement, strength numbness Stem-cell ILLUSTRATIONS CARING MEDICAL REHABILITATION degenerative associated option stabilize naturally prolotherapy, treatment stimulates area. Cumulative trauma result tears laxity ligaments. twisting, tearing stretching vertebral support spine, pain. cases, complain sciatica radiating Prolotherapy supraspinatus, infraspinatus, iliolumbar sacroiliac tissue, strengthens spine eliminates same principle apply joint, tissue overstretched rubber band strength. caused sprains annular ulnar collateral ligament. Initiating restoration ligaments, therefore, attacks genesis translates stable feeling alleviating causes highly mobile attachments unstable repeated insufficient rest, bad form trauma. Treatment shoulder, biceps tendon, capsule, retighten strengthen power stability strong Use Own Cells Repair Cellular severe tears, cartilage defects this, specific cells persons blood stem concentrated stimulate tissue. Plateletrich plasma PRP type uses growth factors blood. Taking step further, bone marrow fat extracted reinjected joint. methods severely degenerated supercharged boost healing cellular deficiency. treating realize. Seeing prolotherapist specializes medicine types player course requires downtime. ideal professionals continue training, athletes looking potential college scholarships casual wishes cherished medical director Caring Rehabilitation Services, Oak Park, Illinois CaringMedical.com. 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Once mask dries, beads activate exfoliate polish leaving radiant glow. yourself au naturel Pick products Dillards Edison Mall 239-936-1441, dillards.com Point 239-947-4133. 35 Sculptures complement traditional dcor homes gardens ANN MARIE OPHELAN Thoughts captures girl thoughts spirit. reveals soul. interested child revealing spirit within, Trueblood, whose sculptures paintings life-sized rests gazing upward. glance poolside sculpture LDeane shes real--thanks smooth skin facial expression, Trueblood for. bronze Penny Natures Child recirculating fountain left. Suzanne Vertel sculpted thirty inset. Vertels Windsong waterfountain, stand alone exquisite right. MAC READ J. Placzek pays attention smallest details above. Placzeks Tranquility steel ribbons butterfly frames panels private collections United States, internationally. commissioned start 4,800. cast bronze, material holds against outdoor elements, sun, wind rain, pool chemicals considered. another sculptor mediums oil-based called Plastiline allows sculpting wax greater flexibility smaller intricate details, Geisha incorporates leaf geishas colorful attire. sit near pools homes, Boy Has Dreams, boy fishing. fishing, dreaming future, reality, Vertel, lifes thoughts, dreams fantasies imagination children, them. basin flutter her. actually re-circulating Both edge ponds, swimming pools, canals, nudes, Windsong, female ribbon spiraling DEBRUYNE ART GALLERY 37 Truebloods comfortably inset world. fascinated spiral, shape DNA, seashells Milky Way, spiral emphasizes movement. mounted rock waterfall, Vertel. vary 6,500 29,000, commissioned. Lifesized expensive, due materials used. site-specific, portrait clients, deceased relatives photographs, won awards creates single figures extensive, multimedia installations acrylic, coupled light. His contemplates composition. collections, Europe Asia. 4,500 28,000. Transcending lifecycle butterfly. shimmering glisten sunlight creation life, Placzek, dynamic projects. Sunlight striking soaring above, projected ground below, interactive, complex Placzek. blues, purples yellows, extremely outdoors, allowing minimal up-keep, location. 34,000. yellow orange Monarch butterflies. fine example setting. butterflies resting green blades fluttering upwards. 33,000. lovely area, space. additions garden, walkway, deck collection. OPhelan appreciates art. represented Shaw Gallery 239-261-7828, shawgallery.com SHAW Susanne Galerie du Soleil 239-417-3450, galerie-du-soleil.com DeBruyne 239-262-4551, debruynefineart.com 38 39 73015 1113 AM million pounds sand, inspiration--to awe-inspiring works. MATTHEW SOLAN hink majestic castles child, plastic cups shovels. masterpieces likes Monet, Picasso, Dali Tim Burton kind elaborate designs emerge Annual Championship. tiny, two-day beach attraction spans days, tens visitors--and master Canada Europe. begins Wyndham Garden Hotel south Estero Beach. promises days competition, mind-boggling advanced sculptors. Inspiration sources everyday symbols periods spontaneous interpretation wild imaginations. competition grown affair handful onlookers watched spectator happenings hoping draw off-season Bud Nocera, president Greater Commerce, events sponsor. word success inadequate describe chambers cumulative efforts 2014 championship drew BUILD THEY WILL COME footprint. covers 200,000 feet Beach, gathering prepping packing wooden forms artists. access water--the glue allowed--a network temporary pipes crisscrosses supply designated spigot 20-by-20-foot site. entry invitation, top-level compete singles doubles divisions. 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Brick wood warm atmosphere, tires remind Firestone. paella Grille tapas Sky Martini Saturday. 239415-8973 239-4154040 Sunny Delight. specialties corn portobello mushroom relish, panseared piccata. 239-283-5959 239-476-9000, 2224 239-334-3473, firestonefl.com GARAGE details. 1920s, Henry walked parts, 8700 Gladiolus 239-489-2233, sunshinegrillefm.com EDISON Illuminati. honors legendary genius, Thomas Edison, display photos. 72 steeped tradition, pot pie receiving raves 3583 239-936-9348, edisonfl.com PRAWNBROKER Agent Fish. tried-and-true. Salads fish, pasta pleasing palates 1982. Soup dinners, Early catch deals p.m.. booths, nautical seafaring vibe. 13451-16 239-489-2226, UNIVERSITY Head Class. theatergoers atmosphere balance 7790 Cypress Lake 239-437-4377, universitygrill.net 1719 Parkway East, Springs OLD Like Especially Philly. corned-beef hash, pancakes freshly sliced strawberries Carbons malted Belgian waffles fresh-ground Colombian coffee reason breakfast. 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Hayes Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Boulevard, Naples. 239-597-1900, artisnaples.org SPORTS Everblades vs. Gwinnett Gladiators 730pm thrilling hockey battle Germain Arena Estero. 239-948-7825, floridaeverblades.com 17, Norfolk Admirals 21, 77 Date 78 LIGHT NIGHT WALK Light Night Support, Join groups friends, families leisurely walk Centennial Park downtown benefit Leukemia Lymphoma Society Saturday, 6pm. funds ensure life-saving treatments fighting cancer. communities patients families, remember lost diseases. founded 1949 cures cancer patients. raised 60,000 100,000. late register national effort cure Register pages.light thenight.orgsunswfl15 Carolina Stingrays STAGE Enchanted Evening 2-26, Wednesdays-Sundays, matinee Rediscover Rodgers Hammerstein revue romantic nostalgic journey greatest Oklahoma, Carousel, Sound Music, Pacific, Fair, Theatre, 1380 Colonial 239-2784422, broadwaypalm.com Moroccan Affair 2-27, Sundays, 530pm Wednesdays Thursdays, 630pm African sets stage War II-era murder mystery. unraveling comical mystery eyes. guilty is, close discover. 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Tours begin Franklin Shops, 2200 239-945-0405, truetours.net Historical Walking Thursdays 1030am 81 historical walking tour educate entertain founding fathers city. 239-9450405, 6pm 6-10pm, invite self-guided Downtown Gardners enthusiasts Meet Artists demonstrations District. 239-3375050, fortmyersartwalk.com Greenmarket 9am 10acre campus, grown, cultivated foods sampling purchase. entertainment, kids, gardening cooking demos chefs 7th Venice Craft Festival Venice, FloridaSept. 5-6, 10am Usher annual festival. winds gorgeous states. 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Area dance, sing, play instruments act mini-performance amphitheater stage. Visual demonstrate painting, drawing, mixed demonstrations, authors books literary interactive stations kids ages. VETS INTERNATIONAL Charity Launch mission enhance wellbeing humans, animals global Veterinarians launches Tutto il Giorno Tribeca, City. animal surprise auction. Proceeds Veterinary Care Program Boon Lotts Elephant Sanctuary Thailand. Details vetsinternational.org. calendar date. However, encourage readers ahead detailed attending events. 85 WILLIAM COX frog Acris gryllus habitat loss, chorus Pseudacris nigrita ocularis saltwater intrusion overflow freshwater habitats Hurricane Donna 1960. wetlands cannot survive saltwater. species native exotic amphibians introduced greenhouse Eleutherodactylus planirostris passively 1800s recorded 1950s. pig Lithobates grylio 1952 today. Cuban tree Osteopilas septentrionalis 1970 impacted outcompeting feeding Native occupy documentation 1959 toad Anaxyrus terrestris, eastern narrow-mouthed ealthy populations roles ecosystem. beneficial humans Male vocalize females laid hatch tadpoles adults. adults, sensitive biocides, eutrophication, intrusion, introduction species. decline worldwide, Scientists surveys 1950s Since relative abundance changed. following summary described illustrated Reptiles Islands, Natural History, Charles LeBuff Chris Lechowicz, 2014. 1960 extirpated cricket Cane CANE TOADS CUBAN TREE FROGS HAVE HAD NEGATIVE IMPACT SANIBELS ECOSYSTEM. Gastrophryne carolinensis, Hyla cinerea, squirrel squirella leopard sphenocephalus. invasive cane Rhinella marina accidentally 1985, scientists believe survived July SanibelCaptiva Foundation SCCF captured toads monthly frog-call survey station landscape nursery frogs negative impact pose impact, widespread. breeding concern excrete bufotoxin parotoid glands dogs, cats mammals ill die mouthing toads. toxin burn eyes beings handle Toads distinguished shorter unlike frogs, dry warty extend eye onto sides. species, measuring inches length resembles 2.5 length. glands, ridges posteriorly knobs. widespread toad. spring months, initiated rain. idling engines, high-pitched trill. nocturnal prey invertebrates, vertebrates, cat dog food. leave pet out, contact toad, veterinarian monitored encounter photograph Cox photographer ecologist williamrcoxphotography.com. 87 Hopper Songwriter Fest returns Visitor Convention Bureau, development agency. 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Editor-in-Chief faces mid-September. 17-20 wraps 25-27 weekends bracket 21-24 stopover envision adding 2016, Coral. performers stars played one-hour gigs past sunset. scheduling performers, Nancy MacPhee, program developer coordinator modeled Festival. songwriters. learned explore, Garth Brooks, Strait Darius Rucker, songwriter Dylan Altman, instance, McGraw, Jake Owen Aldean, Altman Tween Waters Inn Resort return. May. Writers perform famous, Rock Fame inductee Sylvester transformed sanctuary, streets fans. originated Important writers September. 2016. 88TOTI.COM VCB Headliner, 2010 Sylvester, career Cavern Club Liverpool 1960s, Beatles group, Escorts. 1968, replaced Graham Nash Hollies. Sorry Suzanne, reached U.K. charts album, Sing Dylan, 1. 1969 Aint Heavy, Hes Brother, Elton piano. song lineup Stevens, Wynn Varble, Bob DiPiero Kristen fortmyers-sanibel.com. economy. 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