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Center Stage: Black Tie, The Tie That Binds
April 12, 2012 Peter Thomasson, John Felix, Carrie Lund, Hallie Wage, and Adam Jones are the five fine actors from the Florida Rep. Company that mined for gold at last Friday night’s opening of A.R. more »»
Shell Shocked: It's been 25 years, but who's counting?
April 12, 2012 Can you believe it, friends? I’ve been writing “Shell Shocked” for twenty-five years. I had recently arrived in Sanibel and knew instantly that this is where I wanted to spend more time. more »» 
Living Sanibel: The Big Cypress National Preserve
April 12, 2012 To understand the sheer size of Big Cypress National Preserve—729,000 acres, or 1,139 square miles—you first have to appreciate the immense size of Collier County itsel. more »» 
What's Blooming: Mahogany Tree
April 12, 2012 First impression: Super tall, lovely deep grooved bark, and an unusual fruit that looks like brown pears. After a second look, I notice these latte shapes are numerous all over the tre. more »»
At the Captiva Library: A Little Light Reading
April 12, 2012 These and other titles are at the Captiva Memorial Library: Longing by Karen Kingsbury “Longing, book three in the Bailey Flanigan Series, picks up where Learning ended. more »»
At the Captiva Library: Funny Frog Trivia
April 5, 2012 Kids can learn fun facts about frogs by playing Funny Frog Trivia April 3-13 at the Captiva Memorial Library. When you visit the library you can complete a trivia game or a puzzle about frogs. more »»
Center Stage: 'The School for Wives'
April 5, 2012 The School for Wives written by the 17th century, French farcical, comedy genius Moliere, is currently tickling the funny bones of the Ft Myers audiences at the Theatre Conspiracy (and closes this... more »» 
Living Sanibel: Snowy Plover
April 5, 2012 The snowy plover is a very small, delicate-looking shorebird that is suffering from extensive coastal over-development. more »»
Poetic License: 20,000 Poems
April 5, 2012 I should have written, I could have written, I would have written 20,000 poems, yes, 20,000! If only I had kept the vow I made on my twelfth birthday To write a poem a day for the rest of my life,... more »»
Shell Shocked: The Near Miracle on the Golf Course
April 5, 2012 I am a neophyte golfer. No, let’s be more precise. I am a lousy golfer. I’m still learning the difference between a birdie and a double fault. more »»
Theater Notes: Live Theater at its Best
April 5, 2012 Ok, right up front. I’m going to convince you to go to The Herb Strauss Theater before it’s all sold out every night before it closes on April 21. more »» 
What's Blooming in Paradise: Shell Ginger Variegated
April 5, 2012 First impression: Exotic, unique, orchid-like flowers of vibrant yellows, pinks, and magenta emerging from teardrop buds. These pendant draped buds are soft white and resemble coiled sea shells. more »»
Center Stage: 'Over the Tavern' enchanting family comedy
March 29, 2012 Over the Tavern by Tom Dudzick is an enchanting family comedy—just what was needed to close a successful season at the Herb Strauss Theater. more »»
Poetic License: Rap Sonnet for April 2 PoetryFest
March 29, 2012 We’ll Take Our Poetry We’ll take our poetry from wherever it comes, From seniors in rest homes, from rappers in slums, From housewives in kitchens, slammers in cafés, From yuppies in condos, from... more »»
Shell Shocked: The Battle between the Apostrophe and the Exclamation Point
March 29, 2012 This is National Apostrophe Appreciation month. There aren’t too many scholars who truly appreciate the magnificence of apostrophes and what they allow you to do in speaking and writing English. more »» 
Living Sanibel: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
March 29, 2012 The largest rattlesnake in the world, this venomous pit viper is still common throughout Southwest Florida. more »»
At the Captiva Library: Enjoy a Spring Book
March 29, 2012 Spring has sprung – leave your spring cleaning to the birds. Visit the Captiva Memorial Library and read some good books: The House I Loved by Tatiana De Rosney “Paris, France: 1860's. more »»
Plan Commission willing to look at beach use by people
March 29, 2012 The Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of the Sanibel Plan came under scrutiny by the Sanibel Planning Commission Tuesday, greeted by dozens of citizens concerned about proposed changes to a beac... more »» 
CROW's new vet treats wildlife, educates people
March 29, 2012 Though she has been on the job for only a few months, the patients at the CROW facility seem to approve of the treatment they have received from Dr. Heather Wilson Barron, DVM. more »» 
DeLisi tells Committee that Caloosahatchee Estuary solutions are difficult, slow process
March 29, 2012 The Committee of the Islands members and guests got an eye-opening look at what is in store for the Caloosahatchee River Estuary in the near and distant future. more »» |
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