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Box 1227, Island, FL 33957 T 239-472-0205, F 239-395-2125 Founder Friedrich N. Chairman Guy Tober President C.O.O. Times Islands, RSW LIVING, GULF MAIN, Bonita Estero Cape Coral Living ISSN 1521-1207 published six times year by TOTI Media, Inc., Sanibel, 33957. Subscription price 24.00 one-year domestic subscription. Copyright Inc. All rights reserved. No part publication may be reproduced without written permission publisher. Opinions expressed contributors not necessarily Guest editorial BY DR. RANDALL NIEHOFF Seeing light first day spring ack 1955 local newspapers California Nebraska introduced new idiom into English language hump day. It referred Wednesday middle work week, which led picture as camel weve worked hard get over, making rest week easier handle cause celebration that fosters sense camaraderie job. Now there is larger coming March. will arrive Friday, March 20, observed everyone planet who can see sun keeps track when where it rises sets. days official name vernal a.k.a. equinox--that moment time noon appears directly above equator rather than its south north. us live Northern Hemisphere notice daylight hours longer great ball starshine make appearance retreat farther north horizon until longest June 21, summer solstice. After getting over celestial hump, able enjoy increasing warming temperatures feel. Metaphorically, using lengthening view life our two sister island homes Captiva, Id like draw attention human warmth such sun-drenched scenes reveal, both locals visitors fortunate share. First, islands blessed favored place because good nature they surrounded gracefully embraced--most time. When gets rough, fellow campers reassurance responders through times. Meanwhile, few communities plan, finance, prepare resiliency these two. And environment threatened behavior from nearby, river, out sea, residents band together clean up, lift, lobby, legislate protect preserve. Second, organizations sides Blind Pass bridge connecting loaded volunteers, willing able. City functions New England town-meeting operation Elected officials run political nonpartisans, serve pay, encourage open, transparent deliberations. scores volunteers city committees nonprofit boards have actual authority carry their work, welcome observers journalists. reveal. though formally subject oversight Lee County Commissioners, nevertheless has long-standing active citizen participation matters affecting quality island. differences opinion communities, majority individuals seem learned advice given Thomas Jefferson his daughter she was upset neighborhood arguments friends. Love cherish what them, keep way bad but no think rejecting them throwing away piece music flat passage Third, almost an echo marvelous ethics Biblical Judaism, stated practiced tradition understanding nonresident whether visitor, worker, returning member congregation, service club, etc. equal value native treated dignity. I am grateful openness one thinks otherwise expression American tradition. Consider bits wisdom Ive always felt persons intelligence reflected number conflicting points he entertain simultaneously same topic Abigail Adams, founding mother If heart survive being minds Sloane Coffin, clergyman chaplain. Fourth finally, filled take practice awe, pausing regularly notice, attend others natural setting visions. Many scientific studies define awe noticing gratitude makes living worthwhile. Awe heals, diminishes self shifts individual interests concerns influence psychologists call small accounts increases collective engagement, promoting pro-social behavior, integrating groups, embedding social identity. Hooray spring, promises also hooray choose awed, some things believed order seen. Ran Niehoff lived seasons since 1991. 9 Moving winter discontent springtime hope What pursues us. face transforms --David Kessler author, grief counselor W hat comes lion goes lamb For speakers answer mind phrase folklore meteorology captures all-too-frequent pattern northern hemisphere endure month begins terrain still locked winter, chilled cold winds under gray skies, falling snow sleet, eventually cradled mud then closing provide tantalizing tidbits spring--sunshine breaks clouds above, soft, warm air caresses earth below, around new, green leaves appear decorated colorful flowers. This proverbial going reflects transition weather-related transformation. While Gulf Coast dont uncomfortable March, anywhere deal troubling transformations challenge move moody life. coincidental copy lionlamb adage 1732 edition collected Fuller physician, preacher entitled Gnomologia Adages Proverbs. Ancient Greek philosophers used word gnomon means discernerinterpreter describe wise sayings find knowledge logia study of. sundial casts shadow indicating correct bearings. So, asking question again, second now You I, each us, any enveloped pursued pain difficult situation, brings real opportunity transformed. To would share adagesproverbs my own collection sufferers former current handled downs ups One thinker clearly defined need Franciscan Richard Rohr, modern mystic philosopher. veteran caregiver, prison chaplain, 12-step teacher, guide contemplation action, Fr. Rohr correctly suffered burdened bitterness caused pain. Not only trap continue within doing results leaving trail frustration hurts Any transform transmit. model transforming recognize situation disordered reorder ways Similarly, entry delightful list better age statement someone even pain, one. Another perspective understand real, passing thing humans capable growing older newer. From author activist Christine Caine Sometimes youre dark place, youve been buried, actually planted. Yet another point acknowledge weakness, allow exercise mind, body, feelings build strength Those limp walking. Never underestimate power hope. Hopelessness power, freezes action decision lowering expectations--like trying walk shoes too tight. Hope encourages doesnt fit Faith easy, possible. Finally, consider poetic maxims Elizabeth Kubler-Ross collaborated above-quoted David books most beautiful people known defeat, suffering, struggle, loss, found depths. These appreciation, sensitivity, fills compassion, gentleness, deep loving concern. Beautiful just happen. working 12 community ANN MARIE OPHELAN Whether fresh AC, play lines between many indoor outdoor sports often blurred. days, seeing played indoors, vice versa. pickleball, basketball, volleyball, soccer--all indoors outdoors Florida. Research shown pickleball fastest-growing sport United States. Its little wonder why relatively easy learn, affordable play, offers physical activity interaction. Pickleball places Courts formerly Lake Kennedy Racquet Center, dedicated courts open public daily, Monday Saturday 7am 9pm, Sunday 8am 8pm. They available first-come, first-served basis, ages skill levels welcome, beginners experienced players, says Joe Petrella, Corals Parks Recreation director. Membership fees apply. Tennis Coral, championship-level instructional clinics. Other tennis locations include Stonis, Camelot, Jim Jeffers, Sands Park, Gator Trails, Giuffrida parks. Most citys sunrise sunset, lighted extended hours, generally 9pm located throughout city, families, friends, neighbors gather adds Petrella. Jerry Brooks, Schandler Hall, Rutenberg, Three parks Fort Myers, Park Center Estero, few. four pickleballtennis courts. Looking options Indoor proliferating area, location Ace Club tournaments, clinics, mixers membership required. YMCA Thanks abundant sunny Florida, year-round. PHOTOS BOTH PAGES COURTESY CITY CAPE CORAL Opportunities abound tennis. Myers courts, while Springs needed locations. South Community provides drop-in Monday-Friday, 12pm-3pm Saturday, 730am-12pm. Recreations Wa-Ke Hatchee Basketball popular out. basketball pair gym started. And, course, net. 15 Both excellent maintain fitness, coordination, team skills, In Burton Memorial, Saratoga Lake, Veterans, Paul Sanborn, Del Prado Linear Rutenberg offer basketball. YMCA, various Veterans Lehigh Acres, Skatium. Volleyball long favorite beach activity, indoors. Outdoor sand Centennial, Lakes Regional, Soccer States ever. With professional teams Inter Miami CF, Orlando SC, FC Naples, popularity state. fields Jeffers Complex Road Complex, Recreation. Roots We wide array programs, including soccer, Heidi Haas, Skatiums center manager. playing approximately 230 250 year, overcast, possible year-round, especially during cooler hours. weather bring cooler, less humid, buggy, theres rain lightning worry about. Inclement does stop soccer players 16 PHOTO out, plentiful region. IF YOU GO 2501 Alessio Drive, Suite 170, 239-837-8933 acepickleballclub. comfort-myers-fl 1015 Cultural Blvd., 239-573-3128 capecoral.gov departmentsparks_recreation index.php Skatium 2250 Broadway, 239-321-7509 cityftmyers.com skatium 239-533-7275 leegov.comparks 3880 Captiva Road, 239-472-0345 mysanibel. com511Recreation-CenterComplex 911 E. Industrial Circle 105, 239-932-8883 soccer-roots.com - 27220 Kent 239-333-0479 ymcaswfl.org much Playing outside air, sunshine, chance socialize staying active. Plus, evening. Either way, mental health. hit, kick, throw, serve. options, excuse to. OPhelan resident regular contributor Media. 1360 Royal Palm Square 239-275-9622 18 radar BEN AUSMAN unplugging leads deeper learning ALL SCHOOL DISTRICT LEE COUNTY n todays world, technology everywhere. pockets, wrists, desks. students, screens how communicate, interact world. Technology certainly education--but educator, come believe strongly knowing put away. At end 2025, School District tech-free challenged students teachers step devices return traditional, hands-on learning. schools, noticeable shift. Bayshore School, lot normal That already largely tech free design. mean ignore reject altogether. Chromebooks exist classrooms, use clear purpose. But intentionally emphasize cooperative learning, face-to-face interaction, engagement screen want talking another, thinking together, express confidence. biggest reasons approach focus. As sixth-grade teachers, Corey Doughty, it, front you, thats distraction. do. reality across grade levels. removed equation, sharpens becomes personal. Doughty shared something resonates deeply school leader kids devices, feel Im relationships them. relationship building Without acting barrier, connect authentically students--and meaningfully another. surprise adults prefer approach. spoken say write answers, read principal North Myers. Ausman engages device-free activity. book, talk classmates rely screen. student summed simply computers sometimes blurry glitch textbooks that. observation speaks volumes. districts broader efforts reduce device use--including bell-to-bell ban cell phone beginning 2025-26 year-- reflect awareness constant access impact focus, confidence, development. Bayshore, shift did require adjustment, support wholeheartedly. heavily chip begin depend instead trusting voice reasoning. By contrast, engage discussion, writing, collaborative academic confidence succeed--not seen meaningful outcome fewer conflicts. accustomed disagreements, supporting develop stronger problem-solving communication skills. skills app. practice. education, should be. balance. Some powerful happens pencil hand, teacher peers ready engage. Sometimes, future slow down, unplug--and let learn nine years decades. district ninth largest 32nd U.S., educating 100,000 students. 21 benefits dog GOVERNMENT D ogs loyal, companionship interaction--all findings show owners activity-- forms feeding, grooming, walking--than dogs. movement good, improves mobility, blood flow, reduces joint stiffness, helps weight. 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Dogs playground however, grounds. remember pavement hot peak burn paws. collar andor harness fitted ID. Microchipping case loose important option. veterinarian microchip services, Services, licensing, requirement leegov.comanimalservices. Remember sturdy leash avoid retractable leashes slack. Bring pet hydrate distance short walk. Avoid busy streets spook Tailor difficulty length hike An arthritis shorter dusk, dawn, evening reflective gear collars flashlights. stay alert road hazards check before heading Also, phone, maximum alertness. Get buddy. it. NEED WALKING PARTNER animal shelters seeking forever dogs, cats, pets. Services 5600 Banner 239-533-7387 leegov.comanimalservices Shelter 325 2nd Avenue, 239-573-2002 capecoralanimalshelter.com 24 SUSAN BENNETT Grounding Spots chief operating officer Alli Wilhelm, founder Frances Borshell, Carson Wright, advanced registered nurse doctor nursing practice, companys Soul. 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Olympic sport, 2020 Tokyo Games held 2021 Covid pandemic, granting credibility deserved. recognized athleticism skateboarders maneuvers, kick-turns, flips, aerials, along creativity passion behind Additionally, bonds, friendships, spirit sport. Luckily area skateparks participate safely sport--away roadways, curbs, stairs, areas. Various lessons, camps skatepark. 36 TOP BONITA SPRINGS BOTTOM completed 2023, 15,000 square feet skateable terrain. Located includes concrete bowls, ledges, pump track, according Lora Taylor, communications director shaded LED lighting night skating. 9pm. Helmets entrance fee. Along scooters, skates, bikes e-bikes allowed park. 37 next Bill Austen Youth Center. 27,000 half pipes, Scooter bike enthusiasts Experienced skate attendants hand. Outside, picnic tables pavilion. Inside, concessions food items ice cream Nest Caf available, video games merchandise Shop. Wi-Fi available. After-school camps, lessons certain year. Skateboard, bike, contests hosted regularly. host birthday party packages from. supervised, maintained facility participants ages, Austin OBrien. parentallegal guardian consent required admission, helmet rentals Children parent sign waiver. Friday 3pm 845pm 12pm 845pm. Entry fee 5. Johnny Nocera Fleischmann option skateboarders. derives edge Blvd. Goodlette Road. 40,000 skateboarding wood ramp structures. Skateboarders 38 project 2023. best--from flow street. plaza, mini-plaza, snake run, pool. Although Tuesday, Wednesday, 10am 8pm, 9am 12pm, 3pm. Collier annual pass 60, 10. Nonresidents six-month 60 20. watch, seat witness thrill tricks perform. 26740 Pine 239-992-2556 cityofbonitasprings.org 315 239-574-0490 1600 Naples 239-213-3020 naplesgov.com 39 Glory Galpagos GLENN OSTLE Sea lions Sally Lightfoot crabs Fur seal baby Brown pelican Albatross mating ritual Blue-footed booby expedition cruise ship Once abundant, giant tortoise populations were decimated centuries exploitation whalers sailors hunted food. Today, protected turtles listed endangered, remain wild. S itting bow gazing 127 partner, Pam, wondered 16thcentury Spanish explorers thought here. surprised impressed teeming unusual wildlife, tortoises entire archipelago tortoise, galpago. Today Islands UNESCO World Heritage site laboratory scientists, notably Charles Darwin, whose observations wildlife 1835 theory selection. pleased finally wonders ourselves. Six endemic species prickly pear cacti Galpagos, multiple varieties. 42 Swallow-tailed gulls feature plumage ring mate. GETTING THERE province Ecuador, visiting flying Quito Guayaquil, flight either Baltra San Cristbal, major airport archipelago. tour land based aboard carries passengers. Santa Cruz II, operated HX Expeditions, passengers footsteps. parrotfish seems traveling incognito yellowtail surgeonfish. marine iguana lizard world ability forage sea Archipelago. 43 GOING ASHORE morning, don mandatory jackets board motorized panga boats, ferried back forth nearby island, hikes marked trails. scenery varied dunes impressive volcanic rock formations beaches. Like Africas Big Five iconic African animals visit there, features Fifteen albatrosses blue-footed, red-footed, Nazca boobies flightless cormorants flamingos frigatebirds magnificent hawks three types iguanas penguins fur seals tortoises. During eight-day photograph except incredible animals. manageable, loose, fist-sized stones. challenging effort encountered sights blue-footed tending chicks, slick posing rocks, armies strewn path. saw dance rituals featured clacking beaks bobbing heads, flocks males inflating bright iridescent throat pouches attract females. differ Lions thicker fur, ear flaps, flippers. ashore ships pangas dry landing, onto solid ground, wet landing meant wade shallow water, beach. 44 list. seemed groups humans. resting lions, sunbathing iguanas, nesting kept close eye ensure didnt close. Throughout trip, conservation stressed else. Back ship, join travelers briefings encounter day, followed meals relaxed casual atmosphere. ourselves adventure. November cool season, waters life, snorkeling diving. Wetsuits recommended against temperatures. gained wildlife. Ostle contributing articles photos publications years. He Pam Hadfield, Charlotte, Carolina, scuba dive His appeared publications, internationally graced covers magazines. featherandfins.smugmug.com. WHEN VISIT year-round destination, depends interests. 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Stroll boxwood parterre garden historic home cast past. particularly magical Christmas holiday season. evenings, crackle property, smores kits Inn added property 2018 complement village. inn 55 rooms country home. weekly Evening Bourbon Ritual, signature pecaninfused bourbon. never leave amaz- Pets select treats stay. ing explore, charming town Adairsville five away, Cartersville Rome browsing boutiques, galleries, antiques shops history. probably venture bit pull cottage. barnsleyresort.com. Nokomis, Floridabased freelance writer whos Learn bethluberecki.com. 51 ANDREA STETSON Pet-friendly boating opportunities boatload enjoys Bark Ark Tin Keewaydin Island. herever Councill goes, Trouble follows. So heads sun, surf, sand, there. 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