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F R E EFebruary 2018

SAND LIFE February 2018

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Cover Artist: Kathy SummerKathy Summer is a Florida resident who recently retired as an Information System Analyst from the Illinois Department of Transportation. She is thrilled to be able to pursue her life long interest in art, creating works in pastel, acrylic and watercol-or. Kathy loves living in “Paradise,” painting, dancing, playing pickleball and volunteering at her church and other non-prof-its. She is a member of the Fort Myers Beach Art Association.

“Awesome Sauce” is the musical duo of Kat Gracie and John Kiesling. “We perform some of everything,” said Kat, “as I am a little bit country and Johnny is a little bit rock & roll, and on the beach you have to be ready to play to the crowd. Favorite audience requests tend to be for The Eagles, Beatles and Janis Joplin, and we sneak in Dave Matthews, as Johnny is his #1 fan, but really it is whatever gets people going, because we love what we do, and our office is the beach, so we are living the life!” Kat began singing “as soon as I could talk, and was quickly eating, sleeping and drinking it, growing up in Detroit. When in high school, I had a teacher tell me it was time to de-cide what I wanted to do in life, and when I said singing, he replied I would never make it as I was horrible! I am the type that if you say that to me, I bend over backwards to prove you wrong. Six-teen college scholarships later, I think I won!” John is from Pennsylvania, “but has been here since 1996,” Kat explained, “liv-ing for years on Fort Myers Beach, but is now in Cape Coral with his wife and two children. He is a drummer and guitarist who has played with everybody and is one of the nicest guys ever, a great family man, and amazing person. I moved down with my husband four years ago, looked for a band, and joined a group with whom Johnny drummed, but about a year later, that fell apart. Johnny is also a terrific guitarist and suggested we form a duo and ‘Awesome Sauce’ began three years ago. The best part is we do

not have to drag a bunch of equipment around – I joke you only get paid to set up, as that is such a pain, while we entertain for free, as that is such joy.” “Awesome Sauce” plays for the past three years each Saturday at The Salty Crab from 1 to 5 p.m., the Fish House the first Sunday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m., and at Del Tura off US41 in North Fort Myers the second Friday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. To book “Awesome Sauce,” visit their website AwesomeSauceBand.com or see them on Facebook at JohnnyKa-tAwesomeSauce. As for how they came up with their name, “That is kind-of funny,” laughed Kat! “When my husband and I were getting married, we learned we could choose our last name, so we thought, ‘Mr. & Mrs. Awesome Sauce,” but our families vetoed that! When Johnny and I formed the duo, I suggested it because he is such an Awesome musician and I am so goofy, everyone thinks I am on the Sauce, even though neither of us drink! Everybody loves and remem-bers it, so it works out better than good.”

Gary Mooney

Awesome Sauce!“Living the Life!”


All MonthFORT MYERS BEACH COMMUNITY POOL2600 Oak Street, FMB. Open MO, WE, FR, SA & SU 10am-4pm. Water Aerobics 10-11am MO, WE & FR.Lap Swimming lanes available MO, WE & FR 11am—2pm; SA all day; SU 10am—1pm. 239-463-5759

FORT MYERS BEACH ART ASSOCIATION GALLERYLocated at the corner of Do-nora and Shell Mound. (3030 Shell Mound on your smart phone) Winter Juried Show, “50 Shades,” Jan 15- Feb 15. Spring Juried Show Feb 19-Mar 22. Visit website for class and workshop schedule. Free admission. Gal-lery Hours: MO-SA 10am-3pm. 239-463-3909. www.fortmyers-beachart.com.

BAY OAKS RECREATIONAL CAMPUSMembership is free for all island

residents. Visitors always wel-come. Open MO – FR 7:30-am-9pm and SA 10am-9pm with activities for individuals and fam-ilies. Pick up a newsletter for a daily list of activities, or call 239-765-4222 for more information. Closed Feb 19. 2731 Oak St., FMB.

HISTORIC COTTAGEIsland museum located at 161 Bay Rd, FMB, at the entrance to Matanzas Pass Preserve, hous-es a collection of artifacts, photos and memorabilia of life on Estero Island. Free. Open WE and SA 10am-Noon.

MOUND HOUSEExperience Florida’s natural and cultural history where Estero Is-land’s oldest standing structure sits atop an ancient Calusa Indi-an Mound. The Mound House is a unique archaeological and his-torical site on Fort Myers Beach located directly on Estero Bay and offers a variety of programs for local residents and visitors. Come see this historic treasure and check out the museum store! Grounds open sunrise to sunset

at no charge. Museum Open TU -- SA, 9am-4pm. 451 Connecti-cut Street. Call 239-765-0865 for more information.

FORT MYERS BEACH LIBRARYBooks, newspapers, maga-zines, Wi-Fi, public computers and fascinating collections. Vis-itors welcome! Hours: MO – FR 9am-5pm; SA 9am-1pm. Library closed Feb 19. The Knotty Bean Café is open MO-FR 10am-2:30pm on the third floor with beverages and treats. Visit the Friends Used Book Store on the 3rd floor, open MO-FR 9:15am-4:45pm. The Library is located at 2755 Estero Blvd, FMB. 239-765-8162.

Thursday, February 1

BAY OAKS ACTIVITIES8am SHIFT Step; 9am Yoga; 9am Body Sculpt; 10:30am-1:30pm Pickleball; 6pm Youth Flag Football. Bay Oaks Recre-ation Center. Contact Bay Oaks

for program costs and informa-tion. 239-765-4222.

PUMP 61 CLASS8am, Beach Baptist Church. Sculpt and define all muscles with this 60 min class using bar-bells, plates and hand weights. $7/class. Offered TU & TH. In-structor Sue Anderson, 941-224-8467

SENIOR KAYAK TRIP9am, Bay Oaks. This Bay Oaks Social Senior trip will head to Manatee Park in Fort Myers. Van leaves at 9am $25. Registration required. 239-765-4222.

YOGA9am, Bay Oaks. Vinyasa Flow All Levels. Experience the fitness and relaxation benefits of yoga! No experience necessary. Learn the postures and techniques in a fun and friendly environment. Mats and hand weights provid-ed if needed. Offered every TU & TH. $12 mem-

February 2018 Entertainment Guide

LIST YOUR EVENTS IN SAND LIFE!!This calendar of local entertainment and events is provided as a FREE SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY, with priority given to our

advertisers and local non-profit organizations. Event information is provided by the venue or sponsoring organization and is accurate as of press time, but is subject to change. To have your information included in SAND LIFE, send it to

[email protected] by the 15th of the preceding month. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 239-463-4461.

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ADDRESSESBay Oaks Recreation Campus, BORC

2731 Oak Street (behind Library)

Bowditch Point Park50 Estero Blvd (north end of island)

Lynn Hall Memorial Park950 Estero Blvd (Times Square)

Matanzas Park Preserve199 Bay Road (behind library)

Newton Park4650 Estero Blvd (near Publix on beach)

Mound House451 Connecticut Street (on bay side)

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Of Trolleys & TramsNew Options to Counter Beach Traffic & Parking

Anyone who has ever visited Fort Myers Beach in-season knows that the search for a parking space can put a dent in your trip to Paradise, and if you locate one, you’ll pay dearly for the privilege! Lee Tran, however, offers two options to help transport you conveniently and inexpensively around the island. LeeTran opened the Beach Park & Ride in mid-December 2017 in South Fort Myers at 11101 Summerlin Square Drive, near Summerlin and Pine Ridge Roads. Beach trolleys from there to the beach oper-ate daily with the exception of major holidays

from roughly 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and in season until 10 p.m. The station is at a prime location, where seasonal traffic to Fort Myers Beach often backs up, enabling it to entice visitors to take the trolley as a legitimate option. It serves three primary routes: 1.) Trolleys #490 to Fort Myers Beach, connect-ing to #410 down to Lovers Key, 2.) #130 to the Edison Mall, and 3.) #50, to Southwest Florida International Airport. Kiosks let you know the estimated time of arrival for each, electronically as well as verbally in English and Spanish. The station has three areas to shel-ter patrons from the sun and rain, with water fountains, soft drink machine, restrooms, four outdoor workstations, 16 charging units for cells and tablets, 12 electric outlets, a 125-car free parking lot and security cameras, with everything ADA-accessible including the trol-leys, all for a 75-cent fare! ($2/all day) Exact change needed. Trolleys can transport bicy-cles on their front racks. High-profile stops include Bowditch Point Park, Lynn Hall Park, Times Square, Beach Library, Santini Marina Plaza and Lov-ers Key State Park. The trolley is clean, and its big, wide windows offer a panoramic view, especially when facing the beach and Gulf. The on-board monitor constantly updates the

time as well as the next stop, intersection and upcoming landmarks. The RIDE LEETRAN app lets us-ers find the nearest stop and track buses. Available for iPhones and Android phones. Sometime in February, LeeTran plans to initiate two free step-on Trams to service the prime visitor section of Fort My-ers Beach. Trams will begin at Bowditch Point Park at the northern tip of Fort Myers Beach, pass Lynn Hall Park and Times Square and head south down Estero, before turning around near Matanzas Pass Preserve and the Beach Library. Trams will connect with the Beach Park & Ride Trolleys at Times Square and Lovers Key trolley service at Matanzas Pass Preserve, with 22 beach access stops on their routes. The open-air trams will be free to ride, rather than the 75-cent trolley charge.The two trams will replace two existing trol-leys, while offering triple the seating due to their open nature over the enclosed trolleys, with two employees on each tram to ensure passenger safety. For more information, schedules, or to purchase trolley multiple day passes, call 533-8726 (LEE-TRAN) or see www.rideleetran.com.

Gary Mooney

Trolleys have space for bicycles too. Photo by Gary Mooney.


bers; $14 nonmembers. Contact Laura with any questions 203-305-1663.

LIFE IN THE MANGROVES9:30-11am, Matanzas Pass Pre-serve. Join Florida Master Natu-ralist Jim Rodwell for a free, guid-ed, inspirational and educational walk through Matanzas pass Pre-serve every TH. Discover the di-verse plant & animal life in this unique preserve. Free, limited parking.

ART SHOW10am-3pm, FMB Art Association Gallery. Winter Juried Show “50 Shades” on exhibit through Feb 15. Free admission and parking. Gallery hours are MO-SA 10am-3pm. 239-463-3909.

SENIOR SOFTBALL10am, Bay Oaks Recreation Center Field. Want to get outside and have some fun?, Come out to Bay Oaks field any TU or TH at 10am. Open to ages 50+. No need to bring a glove if you don’t already have one. Men & women welcome. Let’s have some fun! Questions? Call Ed 248-891-8848.

INSIDE PASSAGE KAYAK TOUR10am-2pm, Lovers Key State Park. Enjoy learning about the creatures and plants on the wa-terways of this State Park from your naturalist guide. $60. Reser-vations required. 239-694-5513

WOLVES10:30am, Beach Library. Presen-tation by Theresa Schultz and Lois DelGrosso from the Shy Wolf Sanctuary will discuss this refuge.

SENIOR GAME DAY10:30am – 1:30pm, Bay Oaks. Social Seniors invite you to stop by and join in a game of cards, dominoes or other table games during Game Day. Held every MO, TU, TH & FR. Snacks and refreshments will be available. For more info call Bay Oaks 239-765-4222.

CALUSA INDIAN SHELL MOUND TOUR11am & 2pm, Mound House. Take a walking tour of the grounds that were once a Calusa Indian Vil-lage and learn about the history of the site, the variety of plantings and what lies beyond the mound. Adults $15 includes museum ad-mission. Members free. 239-765-0865, moundhouse.org.

SENIOR BRIDGE12:30-3:30pm, Silver Hall Chapel by the Sea. Seniors of Fort My-ers Beach and the surrounding area gather each MO & TH for an afternoon of friendly competition and camaraderie. All are wel-come. $3. 239-463-3173

MOUND HOUSE TOUR1pm, Mound House. Guided Mu-seum Tours. See inside a 2,000 year old Calusa Indian Shell Mound and experience a variety of hands-on interactives. 451 Connecticut. Adults $15 includes museum admission; Ages 6-12 $10. Members free. 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org

WHAT DOCTORS WISH PATIENTS KNEW1:30pm, Beach Library. Seven secret steps everyone should take before their next medical visit – by Kathleen McMillan, PharmD and Suzanne Fiscella, PA-C. Gain confidence and the tools necessary to advocate for yourself medically.

LEARN TO PLAY GUITAR1:30pm, Beach Library. James F. Lee will teach basic chords. Pre-register and bring your guitar if you have one, but it’s not nec-essary. 239-765-8162.

SUNSET KAYAK TOUR4pm, Mound House. Catch a beautiful sunset while explor-ing the tidal creeks and winding mangrove tunnels in the backwa-ters of Estero Bay. Unique tour offers rare opportunity to experi-ence the estuary’s abundant life in the quiet of twilight. Reserva-tions required. 239-765-0865, $50; members $25, All paddling equipment provided. Also offered Feb 9, 17 and 22. 239-765-0865; moundhouse.org

SONGWRITERS AT SUNSET4:30pm, Lovers Key State Park. Friends of Lovers Key and the Americana Community Music As-sociation offer a monthly series of free acoustic concerts of all original music at the beachfront gazebo in the park. This month Ray Cerbone, Kip Lawrence and Houseboat Jim will perform. Beach BBQ begins at 3:30pm, so come early. Seating available for the first 80 people. Bring a chair or blanket and bug spray. Free with paid park entry. Future con-certs will be March 1 and Apr 5. Friendsofloverskey.org

SUNSET BEACH YOGA5pm, Pink Shell Resort. Open to guests and non-guests. Bring towel/mat, water, sunglasses & sunscreen. $10. Weather permit-

ting. Offered each TU morning at 11am and TH afternoon at 5pm or sunset. 203-305-1663

SUNSET SINGALONG5pm, Bowditch Point Park. All are welcome to join this acoustic Sing Along featuring classics from the Beatles, Everly Bros, Motown, Elvis and more. Lyrics are avail-able. Some seating available so bring a chair if you need to sit. Offered every TH. Free with paid parking. Musicians are invited to bring their instrument. Offered weekly through Mar. 8.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?THURSDAY, FEB 1

Mike Glean 12-4pm and 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Bill Zink, 1-5pm; Anthony Wayne, 6-10pm, PierSide

Jeff Greene, 1-5pm; Chris Kemp 6-10pm, Salty Crab

Scotty Bryan, 1-5pm; Lonza Barlett, 5:30-9:30pm, Nauti Parrot

Laurie Star Duo 3-6pm; Karaoke w/Brenda, Shark Bar

DJ TK 1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

Two Hands5-8pm. Outrigger

Color of Sound5-8pm, Island View at Lani Kai

Mary Winner5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Kelly Neff5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Bobby Blakey5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish

Tyler Kluesner6-9pm, Beached Whale

Karaoke6-9pm, Surf Club

James Gragg6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

Dave Collaton6-10pm. SOB’s

Pain N Grass6:30-9:30pm, Cracker Box

Frank Torino7-10pm, Parrot Key

Charlie Moon7:30-9:30, Sunset Beach

Torched8pm-12am, Castaways

Soulixer9pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Friday, February 2

CYCLE 61 FITNESS CLASSES8am Spin; 9:30am Senior Spin & Tone. Beach Baptist Church. Join the spin or Senior Spin & Tone class for 60 minutes of cardio and strengthening. Spin or Se-nior Spin $7/class. Instructor Sue Anderson. 941-224-8467 Offered MO, WE & FR.

FLEA MARKET8am-2pm, Bayside Estates, 17602 San Carlos Blvd, FMB. Treasures, appliances, collect-ibles, fishing, jewelry and more. What will you find? Chinese Auc-tion and Quilt Raffle, plus chili, hot dogs & donuts. Also on Feb 3 from 8am-noon.

LAUGHTER YOGA8-9am, Lynn Hall Park (near playground). Lift your mood and laugh your stress away with rhythmic clapping, mild stretch-ing, deep breathing and laughter just for the health of it. No yoga experience needed. Bring towel. Offered every FR. Free with paid parking. 239-677-7017

BAY OAKS ACTIVITIES9am Spin Cycle; 9am Zumba; 10:30am-1:30pm Pickleball; 6-9pm Open Gym; 6:30-8:30pm Teen Basketball. Classes open to all, Contact Bay Oaks for details on costs and programs. 239-765-4222.

PILSEN DAY9am-5pm, Beach Library. Stop in to enjoy the ongoing music, crafts, discussions and dance events with the Pilsen Regional Group from the Czech Republic. See full list of activities at the li-brary.

BARRIER ISLAND RAMBLE9:30-11am, Bowditch Point Park, 50 Estero Blvd, FMB. Discover the constantly changing features of the barrier island ecosystem in this guided walk. Earn how the plants and animal adapt to life on this fragile spit of sand. Wear comfortable clothing, shoes that can get wet and bring water, bug spray, binoculars and camera.

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February 2018 SAND LIFE page 7Offered every FR & other TU (Feb 13 & 27). LeeParks.org. 239-533-7275.

BRIDGE9:30am – 2pm, FMB Woman’s Club. All bridge players are invit-ed to enjoy a day of social bridge. Coffee & snacks provided. Bring a bagged lunch and enjoy some good company. Beverages are served. $5/non-members and $3/members. Proceeds support community activities. Offered ev-ery TU & FR. Do not need to be a member to play, all are welcome. If you would like to play contact Claire Langer 239-292-1900.

WATER AEROBICS10-11am, Beach Pool. Low im-pact fitness class performed in water to increase heart rate and improve cardiovascular fitness. Offered MO, WE & FR. 239-463-5759.

ART SHOW10am-3pm, FMB Art Association Gallery, See Feb 1.

KAYAK TOUR10am-2pm, Bunche Beach. GAEA Guides offers this tour, “Bird Beaches & Mangrove Creeks of Bunche Beach &San Carlos Bay.” Explore the shallow waters and mangrove tunnels with lots of birds and other crea-tures. $55, includes all equipment and a Florida Master Naturalist Guide. Reservation needed. 239-694-5513

SENIOR GAME DAY10:30am – 1:30pm, Bay Oaks. See Feb 1.

MOUND HOUSE TOUR1pm, Mound House. See Feb 1.

MODEL TRAIN TOURS1:30-3:30pm, Shell Point. Enjoy a free tour of the Gulf Coast Model Railroad a 43-foot by 41-foot min-iature train attraction. Spot hun-dreds of recognizable landmarks and notable sites throughout Florida. Free tours offered MO, WE & FR by Shell Point volun-teers. Located on The Island as Shell Point Retirement Commu-nity located on Summerlin Rd, 2 miles east of the Sanibel Cause-way. 239-454-2290.

CALUSA INDIAN SHELL MOUND TOUR2pm, Mound House. See Feb 1.

SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Gather in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a free live music concert with High Tide.

BOBBY VALLI SOLID GOLD SHOW6:00 & 9:00pm, FMB Woman’s Club. Yesteryear Entertainment presents Bobby Valli singing hits from the 60’s & 70’s. Also Elvis Presley and Tom Pizzi. Addition-al shows on Feb 3 at 6 & 9pm. Tickets $50-$60. Cash bar. For tickets call Jerry 239-810-4587 or email [email protected]

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?FRIDAY, FEB 2

Anthony Wayne 12-4pm; Bernie Hyland 4:30-8:30pm, Salty Crab

RaShimba 12-4pm; Old School Charlie 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Sherrin, 1-5pm; Jeff Whidby, 6-10pm, PierSide

Mike Glean, 1-5pm; CJ & Friends, 6-10pm, Nauti Parrot

DJ G-Ride1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

Allen Small5-8pm. Outrigger

James Gragg5-8pm, Surf Club

Tyler Kluesner5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Mark Wesley5:30-9:30pm, Dixie Fish

Obe Gonzalez6-9pm, Beached Whale

Daniel D 6-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Anthony Wayne6-10pm. SOB’s

Crackerbox Band7-10pm, Cracker Box

Double Dare7-10pm, Parrot Key

Barstool Bandits7:30-9:30, Sunset Beach

Backlash8pm-12am, Castaways

A200 9:30pm-1:30am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Saturday, February 3

MORNING MEANDER8am, Lakes Park. This easy walk along clear paths offers an op-portunity to view birds in native vegetation with experienced Bird Patrol Guides pointing out the many species in Lakes Park, a birding hot spot. Wear comfort-able shoes and dress to be out-side. Bring water, sunscreen and binoculars. Free with paid park-ing. 239-533-7580 or 533-7576

FLEA MARKET8am-2pm, Bayside Estates. See Feb 2.

BEACH YOGA8:30-9:30am, on the beach in front of Edison Beach House, north of Pier. Join instructor Becky Lang for this Level 1 flow class, suitable for most people. No pre-registration required, just get to the beach a little before 8:30am with your yoga mat, sun-screen and water. Hourly parking available in Time Square area. Suggested cash donation $10. Offered every SA. For more info contact Becky Lang 239-791-6538.

MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR9am, Mound House. Explore the winding mangrove creeks and hidden backwaters of Es-tero Bay as only a kayaker can. Experience the natural beauty of the ancient realm of the Calu-sa in this tour guided by Dexter Norris, biologist, naturalist and Mound House Environmental Educator, as you paddle through Estero and Hell Peckney Bays. All paddling equipment provided. Weather permitting. $45/person, Members $15. Museum admis-sion included. Reservations re-quired. Also offered Feb 6, 10, 14, 21, 24 & 28. 239-765-0865.

QUILTING9am-12:30pm, Beach Library. All Quilters welcome, whether just starting out or already working on a long-term project. Gather to enjoy quilting and conversation. Also offered on Feb 17.

SENIOR TRIP TO ART FEST9:15am, Depart Bay Oaks. Join Bay Oaks Social Seniors for a trip to Art Fest in Fort Myers. $10. Sign up in advance by calling 239-765-4222.

ESTUARY KAYAK TOUR 10am-1pm. Bonita Beach. Learn about the wonders of America’s only Mangrove Forest. See her-ons, egrets, pelicans, osprey, roseate spoonbills, dolphins, and more. Includes all equipment and a Florida master Naturalist will be your guide. Offered every TU and

SA. $50. Reservations required. Gaea Guides, 239-694-5513

BAY OAKS ACTIVITIES10am-9pm Open Gym, Bay Oaks. Contact Bay Oaks for de-tails on costs and programs. 239-765-4222.

ARCHEOLOGY OF THE MOUND HOUSE10am, Mound House. Explore what archeologist uncovered about the Calusa Indians that lived on the Mound House’s 2,000-year-old shell mound. Handle reproduction Calusa In-dian tools and weapons. Learn some of the techniques and tools that archeologists use. Perfect for families and adults. Also of-fered Jan 13, 20 & 27. 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org Adults $15/members free.


CALUSA INDIAN SHELL MOUND TOUR11am & 2pm, Mound House. See Feb 1.


SHRIMP DINNER5-7pm, St. Raphael’s Parish Hall. Enjoy our area’s finest delicacy, Gulf Pink Shrimp, at the monthly Shrimp Dinner offered at Historic St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church. All you can eat GULF shrimp, homemade cole slaw, baked beans & cornbread. Soda includ-ed. Beer and wine tickets avail-able. $20/per person.

SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Gather in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a free live music concert with Re-lentless Fire.

BOBBY VALLI SOLID GOLD SHOW6:00 & 9:00pm, FMB Woman’s Club. See Feb 2.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?SATURDAY, FEB 3

Kevon, 12-4pm; Old School Charlie 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Scotty Bryan 12-5pm; Mary Winner 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck Cont’d pg.9



Fort Myers Beach is world-renowned for its pris-tine white sand beaches and breath-taking sunsets, but our barrier island is also a magnificent natural treasure in its own right, and home to five different weekly or monthly free nature walks! One of these is “Life in The Mangroves” at Matan-zas Pass Preserve every Thursday through spring from 9:30 to 11 a.m. This inspirational walk through one of Flor-ida’s original preserves examines the diverse plant and animal communities in this maritime oak hammock, transi-tional wetland and mangrove forest ecosystem at 199 Bay Road, with limited free parking, just down the road from the Fort Myers Beach Public Library. Recently we viewed White Indigo plants; Cabbage and Sabal Palms; red, white and black mangroves, several species of air plants, and a vast variety of flora & fauna on our one-mile entertaining and educational adventure through this gorgeous 60-acre natural preserve with a four-mile boardwalk trail. Jim Rod-well, a Florida master naturalist and long-time Fort Myers Beach nature expert, is the endlessly-fascinating guide, combining his incredible knowledge and droll sense-of-hu-mor that makes the 90-minute program fly by! The Friends of Matanzas Pass Preserve also host the free monthly “By The Light of The Moon” Full Moon Walks. This experiential hands-on program offers a unique opportunity for participants to awaken and sharpen their senses of smell, touch, hearing and night vision. Vol-unteers carrying candle-lit lanterns lead the walk through the Preserve as night descends and the moon rises. “By The Light of The Moon” is open to adults only and limited to 12 participants; RSVPs are necessary with Jim Rodwell at 239-565-7437, when he will inform you of the starting time. Upcoming walks will be Thursday, March 1; Satur-day, March 31; and Sunday, April 29. In addition to “Life in The Mangroves,” Lee Coun-ty Parks & Recreation offers two other free nature walks. “Barrier Island Ramble” at Bowditch Point Park at 50 Es-tero Boulevard is held every other Tuesday through March from 9:30 to 11 a.m., with parking at $2-per-hour, and the next ones on February 13 & 27. “Life Along the Shoreline” is at Bunche Beach Preserve at 18201 John Morris Road in South Fort Myers, off Summerlin Road, on Mondays except for holidays through April 30 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., with parking $2 per hour. For additional information, con-tact Lee County Parks & Recreation at 213-533-7275 or at [email protected]. The historic Mound House hosts the free year-round “Beach Walk at Newton Beach Park” at 4650 Es-tero Boulevard, with parking at $3 per hour, weather per-mitting, every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Meet at the thatch hut, then explore the natural treasures on Fort Myers Beach through a guided walk along the shore. For more details, call 239-765-0865 or see www.moundhouse.org. Wear closed-toes shoes that can get wet to all the walks, and bring water, bug spray, sunglasses, binoculars and cam-eras. Enjoy the natural beauty that is Fort Myers Beach, whether by day or night!

Gary Mooney

FMB Home to Five Free Nature Walks

Guide Terry Cain explains mangrove roots during a Barrier Island Ramble last fall. Photo by Gary Mooney.


Mike O’Neill 1-4pm; Anthony Wayne 5:30-9:30pm, Dixie Fish

Hazy, Hot & Humid 1-4pm and 6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s

AwesomeSauce. 1-5pm; Aaron Seyfferth 6-9pm, Salty Crab

Frank Thompson, 1-5pm & 6-10pm, PierSide

Chris Kemp 2-5pm; Clive Live 8:30-close, Sunset Beach

Jammin’ G’s1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar Meagan Rose & Smokin’ Bill2-5pm. Outrigger

Sam DeArmond5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Jimi Dredd6-9pm, Beached Whale


Jesse Allen7-10pm, Cracker Box


Wildfire8pm-12am, Castaways

A200 9:30pm-1:30am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Sunday, February 4

BEACHKEEPERS BEACH CLEAN-UP9am-1pm, 1300 Estero Blvd, FMB. 3rd Annual Tunaskin Beachkeepers Beach Clean Up, benefitting Keep Lee County Beautiful will begin at Tunaskin Aquatic Apparel, 1300 Estero Blvd, FMB. Participants are urged to use the Beach Trolley or carpool. Very limited parking. Register 9-9:45am; Welcome and Intro 9:45am; Clean up 10am-Noon; Thank You Party 12-1pm. Prior to event, Tucka-way Bagel and Wafel Café will provide bagels and coffee. Light refreshments after. First 200 to register get Beachkeepers shirt. See Tunaskin Aquatic Apparel Facebook page for more details.

SUPER BOWL PARTY4pm-close, Shrimp Dock Bar & Grill. Special tailgate menu with prizes each quarter. 50/50 raffle benefits Kid’s Minds Matter. WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?

SUNDAY, FEB 4

Smokin’ Bill 12-4pm; High Tide 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Greg Watts, 12-5pm; Sailor Larry 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Frank Thompson, 1-5pm; Bill Zink 6-10pm, PierSide

Barry Lawrence 1-5pm; Frank Torino 7:30-9:30pm, Sunset Beach

Deb & the Dynamics1-4pm, Doc Ford’s

Clive Live1-5pm, Nauti Parrot

Jammin’ G’s1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

Small Town2-5pm. Outrigger

Meagan Rose4-7pm, Dixie Fish


Kolter & Grim5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Sam DeArmond6-9pm, Beached Whale

Open Mic6-9pm, Surf Club

Dave Collaton6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

Lee Hagan6-10pm, SOB’s

DJ TK8pm-2am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Monday, February 5

CYCLE 61 FITNESS CLASSES8am Spin; 9:30am Senior Spin & Tone. Beach Baptist Church. See Feb 2.

BEACH YOGA9am, Beach Access #22 at Con-necticut St. Vinyasa flow beach yoga. $10 to join. Weather per-mitting. Bring towel/mat, water, sunglasses & sunscreen. Con-

tact Laura Paradiso with any questions 203-305-1661.

BAY OAKS ACTIVITIES9am Spin Cycle; 9am Aerobics; 10:30-1:30pm Pickleball; 5pm Zumba; 6-9pm Open Gym, Bay Oaks Recreation Center. Contact Bay Oaks for program costs and information. 239-765-4222.

LIFE ALONG THE SHORE WALK9:30-11am, Bunche Beach Pre-serve. Come along and explore the shoreline of the San Carlos Bay ecosystem and learn more about the shoreline birds, shells, animals and plants native to this diverse preserve. Wear comfort-able clothing, shoes that can get wet, bring bug spray, binoculars and camera. Offered every MO through April. LeeParks.org, 239-533-7275.

LOVERS KEY YOGA9:30AM, Lovers Key Beach Ga-zebo. Friends of Lovers Key and Naples Yoga Center present Monday morning yoga with in-structor Sandy McShane. Enjoy Open Vinyasa Flow (multilevel) and experience the magic of yoga in the gazebo at the beach. Bring yoga mat, water and any props you need. Arrive early enough to park and take tram to the beach. Offered every Monday through April. Cost $10/class plus park entry fee. 239-592-4809.


WATER AEROBICS10am, Bay Oaks Community Pool. See Feb 2.

PREVENTING/REVERSING DIABETES10:30am, Beach Library. Learn how to control and even reverse diabetes through natural means with Mary Lou Williams, M. ED, nutrition lecturer and writer.

DRAWING & COLORING FOR ADULTS10:30am, Beach Library. Join Jeanette Swenson for an hour of drawing & coloring and redis-cover its pleasures and calming effects. Feb 12 will focus on the use of different pencils for differ-ent results. Feb 26 will focus on lines and shapes. Bring your own drawing & coloring materials.

SENIOR GAME DAY 10:30am – 1:30pm, Bay Oaks. See Feb 1.

SENIOR BRIDGE12:30-3:30pm, Silver Hall Chapel by the Sea. See Feb 1.

MODEL TRAIN TOURS1:30-3:30pm, Shell Point. See Feb 2.

TAI CHI & QUIGONG1:30pm, Beach Library. Sandra Dansby, instructor with AHA, a holistic approach center for Health & Harmony, will discuss coordinated body postures and movements, breathing and med-itation that can lead to improved health, fitness, well-being and longevity.

CARIBBEAN CRUISE IN CAR SHOW4-7pm, Parrot Key Caribbean Grill. Hot rods, custom trucks and classic cars. Live music, food and drink specials along with a num-ber of door prizes. Free and open to the public. Car owners are asked to arrive early for parking and registration. Held the 1st & 3rd MO thru May. 239-463-3257.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?MONDAY, FEB 5

Michael Antoine 12-4pm; Smokin’ Bill 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Anthony Wayne, 1-5pm; Greg Watts, 6-10pm, PierSide

Mike O’Neill 1-5pm; Bubba Love 5-9pm, Nauti Parrot

RaShimba 3-6pm; Collaboration Band 7-10pm, Shark Bar

Wendell Ray1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

Geo5-8pm, Outrigger

Sideshow Bob5-8pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Scotty Bryan5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck



Will Kaiser6-10pm, SOB’s

Mike Glean7:30-9:30pm, Sunset Beach

N2L Trio8pm-12am, Castaways Cont’d pg.12

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Fort Myers Beach is well into the time of year when the island’s winter snowbirds have settled in for some well-de-served warm weather. Not to be confused with our human snowbirds, I mean one of the island’s wintering songbird resi-dents! The Nonbreeding Yellow Palm Warbler has paler yellow undertails and a dull brown crown, the plumage visible while warblers stay in Florida. Another way to identify the palm war-bler is its near-constant tail-wagging. Yellow palm warbler tails are constantly in motion up-down-up-down as they hop from place to place. They mainly forage on open ground or in low vege-tation, rather than in the forest canopy as do many other war-bler species. Good job being different, you silly warbler! Yellow palm warblers still sing from high perches in trees and shrubs, like other warblers. The palm warbler’s diet is mostly insects, including ants, grasshoppers, beetles, caterpillars, aphids, flies, bees and spiders. They eat most insects off the ground

or on low shrubs, but can pull off some nice acrobatic moves to eat bugs in midair. Palm warblers will consume seeds and berries when available. Although the Palm Warbler’s name brings images of it constantly living in the tropics, they actually have the second most northern breeding grounds of all warblers, in Canada’s boreal forests, often called “North America’s bird nursery.” These expansive forests are the summer getaway to billions of migratory birds and approximately 98% of all palm warblers. The name Palm Warbler comes from J. P. Gmelin, after the specimen collected from the Caribbean Island Hispaniola that is well known for its palm trees. The Yellow Palm Warbler is the eastern subspecies of palm warbler, as there are two subspe-cies that migrate along different routes. The Yellow Palm Warbler begins its journey earli-er and travels east of the Appalachian Mountains, while the Western Palm Warbler migrates through the Mississippi Valley. The final destination of these birds is Florida and the Caribbe-an Islands. Yellow Palm Warblers start moving north in early April, and Western Palm Warblers go north shortly thereafter. During migration and winter, palm warblers use regions that have large grassy areas with scattered trees and shrubs to find shelter and food; for example forest edges and fence rows. During their migrations, palm warblers are one of the most frequently killed species at lighted towers across the United States. A TV tower in Florida caused more than 1,800 palm warbler deaths during a 25-year period. If you live outside of Florida and are curious about how to create livable habitat for these songbirds so they will make a pit stop at your house to refuel during their great migra-tion, or to create a winter vacation home for these feathered friends here, visit the National Wildlife Federation’s Garden for Wildlife™ website. They have many helpful tips to make your yard a great place for birds!

Rae BurnsEnvironmental & Stormwater Technician

Town of Fort Myers Beach

Field Guide to Fort Myers Beach: Yellow Palm Warbler


Steve Farst Experience9pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Tuesday, February 6

FMB FARM & ART MARKET8am-12pm, 645 Old San Carlos Blvd. This market in the parking lot next to Nervous Nellie’s will offer fresh produce, seafood, cut flowers, cheese, breads, honey, soaps, hand-crafts, art, smooth-ies, pastries and more. Limited parking available. [email protected]

PUMP 61 CLASS8am, Beach Baptist Church. See Feb 1.

SANTINI FARMERS MARKET8am-1pm, Santini Plaza. Week-ly market includes vendors of-fering fresh food, local seafood, flowers, photography, soap and more. Held through April. Linda Miller, [email protected]

BAY OAKS ACTIVITIES8am SHIFT Step; 9am Yoga; 9am Body Sculpt; 10:30am-1:30pm Pickleball; 6pm Volleyball; 6pm Youth Flag Football; 7pm Yoga Flow, Bay Oaks Recreation Cen-ter. Contact Bay Oaks for pro-gram costs and information. 239-765-4222.

CALOOSA CARVERS9am-noon, Mound House. Join the Caloosa Carvers on the grounds of the Mound House for free woodcarving demonstra-tions featuring relic artifacts from the Calusa culture. They will be carving some of the wood from the decades-old strangler fig that Hurricane Irma felled. Also Feb 20. 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org

MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR9am, Mound House. See Feb 3.

GUIDED BEACH WALK9am. Newton Park. Explore the natural treasures on Fort My-ers Beach through a free, guid-ed walk along the shore. Wear sunscreen, appropriate clothing, shoes and hats. Approx.1 hour, weather permitting. Offered ev-ery TU morning. 239-765-0865

BOCCE BALL9am, Bay Oaks ball field. No reg-istration needed, just drop by and learn how to play. Offered every

TU. 239-765-4222.

YOGA9am, Bay Oaks. See Feb 1.

BRIDGE9:30am-2pm, FMB Woman’s Club. See Feb 2.

SENIOR SOFTBALL10am, Bay Oaks Recreation Center Field. See Feb 1.

DOLPHINS WALKING CLUB9:30am, Chapel by the Sea. All are welcome to join this infor-mal walking club. They meet ev-ery TU from Jan 9-Apr 24 in the parking lot at Chapel by the Sea and then walk about 30 minutes along the beach or in the neigh-borhood. Free. Questions call Parish Nurse Ann Fossum RN at 239-463-3173.


ESTUARY KAYAK TOUR 10am-1pm. Bonita Beach. See Feb 3.

TOOLS OF THE CALUSA DEMONSTRATION10am, Mound House. This hands-on demonstration explores how the most powerful American In-dian tribe in Southwest Florida crafted their tools, weapons and implements of daily life from their natural surroundings. Swing a real conch hammer, handle a shark tooth carving tool and try your luck with an ancient atlatl “spear thrower’ as you step back in time atop an ancient Calusa Indian Shell Mound. Adults $15, members free. 239-765-0865; moundhouse.org

KNITTING10:30am, Beach Library. Begin-ners and advanced knitters are invited to come learn knitting techniques. Bring your own nee-dles and yarn.


BEACH YOGA11am, Pink Shell Resort. Open to guest and non-guests. Bring towel/mat, water, sunglasses & sunscreen. $10. Weather permit-ting. Offered each TU morning at 11am and TH afternoon at 5pm or sunset. 203-305-1663



SENIORS DRIVING SAFELY1:30pm, Beach Library. This class serves as a refresher with tips that can save lives. Also learn how to insure that your ve-hicle is best suited to your body type as you drive.

LEARN TO PLAY GUITAR1:30pm, Beach Library. See Feb 1.

MEET THE ARTIST3:30-4:30pm, Beach Library. Visit with the Beach Library’s Artist of the Month, Nettie Price and vote for your favorite artwork.

NEWTON PARK YOGA5:30pm. Newton Park. Enjoy a panoramic Gulf view along with this drop-in yoga class that wel-comes all levels. Bring yoga mat and straps if possible. Offered every TU at 5:30pm and WE at 8:30am. Instructor Susan Carter, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist. $10/class. 239-765-0865.

BLUEWAY SPEAKER6:30pm, Wa-Ke Hatchee Rec-reation Center. Third in a series of four Great Calusa Blueway Speaker Series for paddlers, German journalist Dr. Dirk Rohr-bach, a National Geographic au-thor and photographer will share his story of paddling the Yukon River. CalusaBlueway.com; 239-432-2154

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?TUESDAY, FEB 6

Terry Clemson 12-4pm; Kevon 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Bill Zink, 1-5pm; Jeffrey Whidby, 6-10pm, PierSide

Peter Taylor 1-5pm; Fawny 5-9pm, Nauti Parrot


Meagan Rose5-8pm, Outrigger

Busted Stuff5-9pm, Salty Crab

Sailor Larry5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Jeff Crawford5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Chris Casdia5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish

Frank Thompson6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out


Gatlin 7-10pm, Parrot Key

Wayward Souls8pm-12am, Castaways

Remedy9pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Wednesday, February 7


NEWTON PARK YOGA8:30am. Newton Park. Enjoy a panoramic Gulf view along with this drop-in yoga class that wel-comes all levels. Bring yoga mat and straps if possible. Offered every TU at 5:30pm and WE at 8:30am. Instructor Susan Carter, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist. $10/class. 239-765-0865.

BAY OAKS ACTIVITIES9am Spin Cycle; 9am Aerobics; 10:30am-1:30pm Pickleball; 6-9pm Open Gym. Classes open to all, Contact Bay Oaks for de-tails on costs and programs. 239-765-4222.

FARMER’S MARKET9am-2pm, Beach Baptist Parking Lot. Large selection of fresh pro-duce, seafood, specialty foods, BBQ, and local arts & crafts. Lin-da Miller, [email protected]

LAKES PARK FARMERS MARKET9am-1pm, Lakes Regional Park. BuyLocalLee.com

WATERFRONT TOUR9am - Noon. Ostego Bay Foun-dation. Includes a 90 min. guided visit in the Museum that contains a touch tank, hands-on beach area and several aquariums and exhibits. The Tour continues with visits to local shrimp industry lo-cations. $15/adult; $10 children over 6. Offered every WE. Reser-vations required. 765-8101.


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February 2018 SAND LIFE page 13WATER AEROBICS10am, Bay Oaks Community Pool. See Feb 2.

KAYAK TOUR10am-1pm, North Naples. Enjoy the Cocohatchee River/Wiggins Pass Estuary Kayak Tour with Gaea Guides. This beautiful es-tuary includes mangroves and many birds, dolphins, manatees and other critters. $55 includes all equipment. Offered every WE. Reservations required. 239-694-5513 BEGINNING IPAD10:30am, Beach Library. Learn the nuts and bolts of using your iPad. Facilitates by Robin Billing. Pre-register. 239-765-8162


WESTERN NEW YORK DAY11am, Shrimp Dock Bar & Grill. Get your team colors on and come out for some fun & support your favorite state. SOCIAL SENIOR POTLUCKNoon, Chapel by the Sea. Bay Oaks Social Seniors & friends are invited to enjoy a potluck lunch on the 1st WE each month. Speaker: Mark Tesoro will dis-cuss fall prevention. Sign up at Bay Oaks and bring a dish to share. Donations please.


PICK OF THE FLICKS1:30pm, Beach Library. Showing “Secrets and Lies” one of Roger Ebert’s top 330 films. Begins with the fascination of eavesdropping and ends with relief when com-mon sense prevails. Brief discus-sion afterwards. Pre-register at least 1 day in advance. 239-765-8162.


YOGA FOR EVERYONE2pm, Chapel by the Sea. Geared toward beginners, with modified postures so everyone can expe-rience wonderfully relaxing ex-ercise. Instructor Susan Carter, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist. 6-week class began Jan 10 and meets through Feb 21 (no class 2/14). Bring a mat if you have one. $10 Chapel members, $12 non-members. 239-463-3173.

PAINT AROUND5-8pm, FMB Art Association Gallery. “Paint Around” Social – Fundraiser for Student Scholar-ships. Come enjoy snacks, bev-erages, prizes, and watch art in the making at this “Paint Around” featuring oil painting by Neil Wall-ing, Michele Barron Buelow, Lisa Grinter and Tracy Owen Culli-more. Silent auction. Admission $10. Fort Myers Beach Art As-sociation. 239-463-3909; www.fortmyersbeachart.com

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?WEDNESDAY, FEB 7

Laurie Starr Duo 12-4pm; Hazy, Hot & Humid 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Bill Zink, 1-5; Mary Winner, 6-10pm, PierSide

Jeff Whidby 1-5pm; Seamus 5:30-9:30pm, Nauti Parrot


Endre D5-8pm, Outrigger

Pete Beard5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Shawn Russell5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Anthony Wayne5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish

Roger Young6-9pm, Beached Whale

AwesomeSauce7-10pm, Salty Crab


Frank Thompson6-10pm, SOB’s

Bobby D6:30-9:30pm, Cracker Box

Girl Meets Boy6:30-9:30pm, Doc Fords

Pearl Street Band7-9pm, Truly Scrumptious Cafe


Dan Drury7:30-9:30, Sunset Beach

Electric Lipstick8pm-12am, Castaways

Radio Ghost9pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai



BAY OAKS ACTIVITIES8am SHIFT Step; 9am Yoga; 9am Body Sculpt; 10:30am-1:30pm Pickleball; 6pm Youth Flag Football. Bay Oaks Recre-ation Center. Contact Bay Oaks for program costs and informa-tion. 239-765-4222.


LIFE IN THE MANGROVES9:30-11am, Matanzas Pass Pre-serve. See Feb 1.


SENIOR SOFTBALL10am, Bay Oaks Recreation Center field. See Feb 1.


“ART” OF COAL MINING10:30am, Beach Library. Alice Glawe discusses Willkes-Barre, PA and Charles Edgar Patience, an anthracite coal sculptor.




WHAT DOCTORS WISHPATIENTS KNEW1:30pm, Beach Library. See Feb 1.

SUNSET BEACH YOGA5pm, Pink Shell Resort. See Feb 1.

SUNSET SINGALONG5pm, Bowditch Point Park. See Feb 1.







DJ TK1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar





Tequila Tom5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish

Jory Lyle6-9pm, Beached Whale




Crackerbox Band6:30-9:30pm, Cracker Box


Sherrin McCune7:30-9:30, Sunset Beach



Friday, February 9


LAUGHTER YOGA8-9am, Lynn Hall Park. See Feb 2. Cont’d pg 14




NAUTICAL MARKET & BOAT SHOW9am-5pm, Lovers Key State Park. Nautical exhibitors with everything for the boating and Florida lifestyle. Food, ice cream and beer garden. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs and Friends of Lovers Key. Con-tinues SA Feb 10, 9am-5pm and SU Feb 11 9am-4pm. Loverskeynauticalmarket.com

BRIDGE9:30am – 2pm, FMB Woman’s Club. See Feb 2.

BARRIER ISLAND RAMBLE9:30-11am, Bowditch Point Park. Guided walk. See Feb 2.



MUSIC THERAPY10:30am, Beach Library. Trac-ey Kinnunen, Music Therapist at Golisano Children’s Hospital talks about how music can pro-vide amazing life-changing ben-efits.

SENIOR GAME DAY10:30am – 1:30pm, Bay Oaks. See Feb 1. .




PEACE CORPS ADVENTURES1:30pm, Beach Library. Learn about the beauty, people and culture of Georgia, an ancient country on the Black Sea, from a Peace Corps volunteer.

WRITING WORKSHOP1:30-3pm, Beach Library. Corrine

Thwing is available to help be-ginning as well as experienced writers perfect and extend their writing techniques by providing encouragement, guidance and practical tips. Also offered Feb 23.

SUNSET KAYAK TOUR4pm, Mound House. See Feb 1.


PAINTING W/NETTIE6:30-8:30pm, Salty Dog Gallery. Painting with Nettie Price. $40. 239-463-9900.

BARRAGE 87:30pm, Village Church, Shell Point Retirement Village. This live performance features a com-pilation of violinists, violist, cellist and double bassist with elaborate choreography. Considered one of the pre-eminent string perfor-mance ensembles in the world, the group has performed over 3,000 shows in 27 countries, building a reputation for energiz-ing audiences. Expect an infec-tious, high-energy show with mu-sical selections ranging from 70’s rock to jazz, classical and blues numbers. Tickets $36. 239-454-2067 or at www.shellpoint.org









Sam DeArmond5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai


Daniel D 6-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck Tyler Kluesner6-9pm, Beached Whale


Deb & the Dynamics6-10pm, Shark Bar

Pappy Melon (Ozarks)7-10pm, Cracker Box


Soul Proprietors8pm-12am, Castaways

Steve Farst9:30pm-1:30am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai


BEACH YOGA8:30-9:30am, on the beach in front of Edison Beach House, north of Pier. See Feb 3.


NAUTICAL MARKET & BOAT SHOW9am-5pm, Lovers Key State Park. See Feb 9.

GIANT BOOK SALE9am-2pm, Beach Library. The Friends of the Library host this two-day sale SA & SU, Feb 10 & 11 in the parking garage at the li-brary. Tiny prices; huge selection.


PAINTING W/NETTIE10am-12pm or 4-6pm, Salty Dog Gallery. Painting with Nettie Price. $40. 239-463-9900.



FRIENDS OF THE MOUND HOUSE LUNCHEON11:30am, South Beach Grille. Join the Friends of the Mound House for lunch and a Silent

Auction to raise funds to benefit the Mound House. Reservations by Feb 5. Call Ceel at 239-765-6472. $50/person. MOUND HOUSE TOUR1pm, Mound House. See Feb 1.


SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Gather in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a free live music concert with Rem-edy.

COMMUNITY SPAGHETTI DINNER5-7pm, Chapel by the Sea Pres-byterian Church. Chapel re-sumes its Spaghetti Dinners on the 2nd Saturday of each month. All are invited. Menu: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Spicy Sausage and Peppers & Onions, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert, coffee & cold drinks. Tickets $10/adult; kids 10 and under Free; $5 Public Safety personnel in uniform or with ID.

WALK A LABYRINTH6-9pm, St. Raphael’s Episco-pal Church. Labyrinths are an ancient tool used for meditation and prayer. St. Raphael’s has borrowed a 42’ diameter lab-yrinth that is an exact replica of the famous labyrinth in the stone floor of the Chatres ca-thedral in France. You can walk it in a prayerful way or use it as a tool for contemplation, problem solving, stress relief or personal growth. It’s up to you. Come out and learn more about labyrinths. Also available to the public from 10:30am-3:30pm on Feb. 13, 14 & 15.



Scotty Bryan 12-5pm; Mary Winner 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck



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1131 1st St., Ft. Myers Beach • www.nervousnellies.net Over the bridge to Fort Myers Beach take first right and right again. Head straight to Nervous Nellie’s!

NEED TO PLAN A PARTY?NERVOUS NELLIES HAS GOT YOU COVERED!

Let Nervous Nellie’s create a memorable family or office celebration, rehearsal dinner,

wedding reception, holiday party, or business meeting. Just Call (239) 463-8077 for details!

Everything is better on the waterfrontGREAT ATMOSPHERE AND WHAT A DELECTABLE CUISINE!

#12 on Beach Map. pg.22


#8 on Beach Map


AwesomeSauce, 1-5pm:Aaron Seyfferth 6-9pm, Salty Crab



Meagan Rose & Smokin’ Bill2-5pm. Outrigger

Just Jeff5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Anthony Wayne 5:30-9:30pm, Dixie Fish



Pain N Grass7-10pm, Cracker Box


Rocker8pm-12am, Castaways

Radio Ghost9:30pm-1:30am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Sunday, February 11

PANCAKE BREAKFAST8-11am, Bayside Estates. Bay-side Estates Men’s Club hosts its monthly breakfast every 2nd Sunday in the Bayside Recre-ation Hall. Open to all. Enjoy scrambled eggs, sausages, cof-fee, orange juice and all you can eat pancakes for $5. Order an omelet for $1 more.

NAUTICAL MARKET & BOAT SHOW9am-4pm, Lovers Key State Park. See Feb 9.

GIANT BOOK SALE9am-2pm, Beach Library. The Friends of the Library hosts this two-day sale SA & SU, Feb 10 & 11 in the parking garage at the li-brary. Tiny prices; huge selection.

PAINTING W/NETTIE11am-2pm, Salty Dog Gallery. Painting with Nettie Price. $50. 239-463-9900.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?SUNDAY, FEB 11








Brian Markley4-7pm, Dixie Fish



Kevin Fox5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Tommy Van Owen6-9pm, Beached Whale





Karaoke8pm-12am, Castaways

Monday, February 12



BEACH YOGA9am, Beach Access #22. See Feb 5.

LOVERS KEY YOGA9:30am, Lovers Key Beach Ga-zebo. See Feb 5.

LIFE ALONG THE SHORE WALK9:30-11am, Bunche Beach Pre-serve. See Feb 5.





WINDOWS 101:30pm, Beach Library. Learn how to take advantage of the new features and apps of Windows 10 with this live demo. Pre-register 239-765-8162


MINA EDISON SPEAKS7-9pm, Beach Library. The Feb-ruary Public Meeting of the Es-tero Island Historic Society will feature “Mina Edison” – a living history character from the Edison Ford Winter Estates speaking about life in SWFL at the turn of the 20th century. She’s sure to have insights and amusing an-ecdotes about those good, and not-so-good old days. Beach Li-brary. Free, though donations are welcome. 239-765-8165.




Mike O’Neill 1-5pm; Seamus 5:30-9:30pm, Nauti Parrot



Geo5-8pm, Outrigger







N2L Trio8pm-12am, Castaways


Tuesday, February 13

Fat TuesdayPUMP 61 CLASS8am, Beach Baptist Church. See Feb 1.


SANTINI FARMERS MARKET8am-1pm, Santini Plaza. See Feb 6.

SENIOR MUSEUM TRIP8am, Depart Bay Oaks. Bay Oaks Social Senior & friends will travel to Chihuly Museum in St. Petersburg. Cost $30.

FMB FARM & ART MARKET8am-12pm, 645 Old San Carlos Blvd. See Feb 6.


GUIDED BEACH WALK9am. Newton Park. Free. See Feb 6.

BOCCE BALL 9am, Bay Oaks ball field. See Feb 6. Cont’d pg.25

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Nettie Price, the Fort Myers Beach Public Library’s February Artist of the Month, is not only an artist innovator, but also a business visionary! “I have been painting since I was a baby, attaining a fine arts degree, but also a bio-science degree and Masters in Education, so I was a science teacher

for seven years. One day, we had a horrible snowstorm and only one student made it to class, so I painted him as a cute little animal with funny glasses in a tiny four-by-four-inch painting I sold on EBay and my website, and that was my break to do artwork fulltime in 2012. God gives you the talent; it’s up to us to best

use it.” Nettie describes her style as “whimsical, vibrant, and fun. People say my artwork is perfect for children or kid’s rooms, but my pieces are ideal for any part of the home or office or anywhere you need a smile on your face!” A primary focus is animals, particularly dogs. “I painted animals my whole life, and am so proud the Humane Society licensed my image of ‘3 Dog Love’ to raise funds, having it on 500,000 tote bags, bringing in so far over a half-million dollars.” Another important component is nature, particularly the beach. “I love the beach and everything about it. Even though I live in Reading, Pennsylvania, my heart resides in Florida, so I have the Sparkling Art Mobile to travel around the state for my shows.” The Sparkling Art Mobile is a 25-foot van Nettie “bought from my local bread company and repainted into a movable art gallery. I call it ‘SAM’ for short, using its initials, and park it at my appearances for people to tour.” Another innovation are Sparkling Art Machines. “I reuse old cigarette vending machines I turn into pieces of art to sell my merchandise, and would love to see them catch on all over the country.” In addition to Nettie’s 35-piece Library show, you can experience her art at two other venues. “I host a series of painting parties at the Salty Dog Gallery & Gifts at 1901 Estero Boulevard, #103, from Friday, February 9, to Sunday, February 11. The next weekend, I am at Bailey’s Store on Sanibel from Friday the 16th through Sunday the 18th.” “Sparkling” is closely associated with Nettie “because I put sparkles on everything I paint! My slogan is ‘Sparkling art for the young-at-heart!’”

See Nettie’s display at the Fort Myers Beach Public Library’s 3rd Floor Exhibit Area throughout February, including the “Meet the Artist” reception on Tuesday, February 6, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Library is at 2755 Estero Boulevard; with hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and closed Sundays and holidays, including Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 19. For information, see www.fmb.lib.fl.us or call 239-765-8162. To contact Nettie, view her webpage at www.nettieprice.com or email at [email protected].

Gary Mooney

Young-at-Heart Sparkling Art!Nettie Price Artistic Innovator


Painting by Nettie Price


TUCKAWAY BAGEL & WAFFLE CAFE’ 239-463-5398

A European style coffee shop located on beautiful Fort Myers Beach serving delicious bagel sandwiches, Belgian wafels, fruit smoothies, iced coffees and brewed and specialty coffees made with Lavazza espresso. Free WiFi, Pet friendly. Indoor/Outdoor seating Breakfast/Lunch Open Daily · 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

2301 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #19 TuckawayCoffeeFMB.com

THE BEACH THEATER 239-765-9000

Beach Theater is a family-owned Movie Theater showing only the best first-run movies in a clean, comfortable environment. Their extensive menu offers appetizers, salads, wraps, sandwiches and more, all made fresh to order. Wine and beer also available. Sit back and let the friendly wait staff serve you while you enjoy the movie! Check the schedule online.

6425 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #12 fmbtheater.com

FOR HELP WITH DIRECTIONS SEE beach map

BEACH DINING GUIDE

PINCHERS BEACH TIKI BAR 239-463-2909

Home of the 2 for 1 Happy Hour All Day Every Day this is a perfect choice for lunch, afternoon snacks or a sunset dinner. Offering tasty seafood creations, sandwiches, salads, ribs and pasta plus a full bar. Open for lunch and dinner.Call ahead seating available. Located behind the Wyndham Garden Hotel. Live music every weekend. Hours: 11am-10pm. 6890 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #4 PinchersUSA.com

PIERSIDE GRILL & BLOWFISH BAR 239-765-7800Located right next to the Public Pier in Time Square, this is the perfect spot to enjoy a Gulf-side meal, snack or cold drink. Featuring their almost famous beach bread, incredible seafood platter and award-winning ribs, this is a great place for the whole family with kid’s meals available. The Blowfish Bar offers a full liquor bar and award-winning frozen drinks. Live Music every afternoon & evening. Hours: 11am-11pm.

1000 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #5 PierSideGrill.com

PETE’S TIME OUT 239-463-5900This open-air favorite right in the heart of Times Square is one of the oldest family establishments in the area. Sit outside and watch the action or hang out at the covered bar. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring fresh grouper to prime rib to chili cheese fries. Or just enjoy a cold beverage from the full bar. Try their famous Mojitos.Live Music • Full Bar Open 7:00 am – 11:00 pm

Times Square, Downtown FMB MAP #8 PetesTimeOut.com

SKYE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & MORE 239-463-7707An island institution for over 20 years, Skye’s in Santini Plaza is a gathering place for good food and tasty drinks for both locals and visitors. Serving an American breakfast menu, with sandwiches, soups, salads, appetizers and Mexican entrees and desserts available for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour all day until 6pm. Hours: Breakfast 7am-2pm; Lunch 11am-2pm; Dinner from 2pm.

7205 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #11 SkyesFortMyers Beach.com

CASTAWAYS BAR & GRILL 239-463-4644

Great hospitality, fun and live music on the island! Open for lunch and dinner with extensive menu including soups, salads, seafood baskets, steaks, burgers and wings. Friendly environment that attracts both locals and visitors. Full bar. Live Music Thursday-Saturday. Hours: 11am-2am.

7205 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #7 facebook.com/CastawaysFMB

SHUCKERS AT GULFSHORE 239-765-5440Shucker’s At The Gulfshore is the place to be for the freshest seafood, cocktails and nightlife! Located right on the beach our restaurant and bar destination offers front row views of the sunsets and sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico from every table! A local favorite for over 40 years, we offer seasonal Seafood, Certified Angus Beef, Ribs, creative Entrée Salads and an extensive Shrimp and appetizer menu. Locals and visitors alike go crazy for our “Beach Bread”! We also have one of the largest drink menus on the beach. Nightly entertainment from 4-7pm at Shucker’s and from 9pm-1am at The Cottage Bar. Come early and try the “best breakfast on the beach”. Open daily 8am to 2am.

1250 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #6 gulfshoregrill.com


1. SAND PAPER/ SAND LIFE2. PRINT SHOP INK4. PINCHERS5. BEACH PIERSIDE6. SHUCKERS AT THE GULFSHORE7. CASTAWAYS8. PETE’S TIME OUT

11. SKYE’S RESTAURANT12. BEACH THEATER14. GOOD TIME CHARTERS16. LIGHTHOUSE TIKI BAR19. TUCKAWAY CAFE20. MATANZAS ON THE BAY23. SNOOK BIGHT MARINA24. FMB SEA & SUN RENTALS

25. NERVOUS NELLIES26. KNOTTY BEAN COFFEE BAR27. SALTY DOG GALLERY28. SHARK BAR & GRILL29. CRAZY WOMAN KAYAKS30. SEA GYPSY BOUTIQUE

• BOWDITCH POINTOn the north end (left side) of the island

• SHRIMP DOCKS

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• Lover’s Key State park

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DOLPHINS WALKING CLUB9:30am, Chapel by the Sea. See Feb 6.






DOLPHINS10:30am, Beach Library. Join Monica Lynn for a presentation about these highly intelligent and fascinating marine mammals.


WALK A LABYRINTH10:30am-3:30pm, St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church. See Feb 10.

BEACH YOGA11am, Pink Shell Resort Beach. See Feb 6.


CANADA DAY11am, Shrimp Dock. Get your team colors on and come out for some fun & support our northern neighbors.

MOUND KEY BOAT TOUR12:30-3:45pm, Fish Tale Mari-na. Leave port from Fish Tale Marina for a 3-hour tour that in-cludes both the Mound House and Mound Key. Learn about the Capital of the Calusa and the rich history of the Calusa. Reservation required. Weather permitting. Also offered Feb 27. 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org.


WORLD OF HUMMELS1:30pm, Beach Library. Learn

about these beautiful ceramic fig-urines that are treasured collec-tor items, what trademarks mean, how value is determined and where to locate them. Pre-regis-ter. 239-765-8162.

FAT TUESDAY PARTY2pm-1am, The Cottage at Gulf-shore. Join the fun at the 10th Annual Fat Tuesday John Don-ovan Benefit benefiting the Gulf Coast Humane Society. Live Music 2pm-1am; Raffle Prizes 2pm-9pm, Cajun food and drink specials. 50/50 raffles.

DOG DAY2:15-3:15pm, Beach Library. Children have the chance to spend time reading to a dog, the lovely Zoe, a soft and fluffy poo-dle. Reading without pressure. Pre-register 239-765-8162.

YOGA5:30pm. Newton Park. See Feb 6.

LECTURE SERIES5:30pm, Mound House. All are welcome to attend the latest in the Friends of the Mound House Lecture Series. This month Parke Lewis, Biologist and Environmen-tal Consultant will discuss Our Islands Spanish History 1513-1821. Refreshments 5:30pm, Lecture at 6pm Free.
















Wednesday, February 14Valentine’s Day


NEWTON PARK YOGA8:30am. Newton Park. See Feb 7.


FARMER’S MARKET9am-2pm, Beach Baptist Parking Lot. See Feb 7.


WATERFRONT TOUR9am-Noon. Ostego Bay Founda-tion. See Feb 7.


VOW RENEWAL10am, 1pm & 4pm, Lovers Key State Park. The Friends of Lov-ers Key host this vow renew-al ceremony at three different times. Each ceremony includes a Champagne Toast, full meal, cake and dessert, plus danc-ing socializing and photo, all at the park’s beachfront gazebo. Limited space, must sign up in advance. Cost: $100/cou-ple-non-refundable donation to the Friends of Lovers Key. To register call Judy at 708-359-0466 or email [email protected]


ARCHEOLOGY OF THE MOUND HOUSE

10am, Mound House. See Feb 3.


KAYAK TOUR 10am-1pm, North Naples. See Feb 7.

CROW WILDLIFE10:30am, Beach Library. CROW – Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife volunteer Ron Frazer will share some of his most memora-ble experiences rescuing, trans-porting and releasing wildlife na-tive to the Gulf region.


CALUSA INDIAN SHELL MOUND TOUR 11am & 2pm, Mound House. See Feb 1.

MOUND HOUSE TOUR1pm, Mound House. See Feb 1. MODEL TRAIN TOURS1:30-3:30pm, Shell Point. See Feb 2.

GUIDED IMAGERY1:30pm, Beach Library. Join Pat Haynes for a 40-min. meditation, which can help you, overcome stress and bring inner peace and balance.

“NO DATE? CELEBRATE” PIRATE CRUISE7-8:30pm, Salty Sam’s Marina. Special Valentine’s Day Singles Party Cruise open to singles and couples over 21. Music, drinks and a real pirate show! 239-463-7333




Jeff Whidby 1-5pm; Taylor Stokes 5:30-9:30pm, Nauti Parrot




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BAY OAKS RECREATION CENTER, 2731 Oak St., FMB

BAY OAKS COMMUNITY POOL, 2600 Oak St., FMB

BAYSIDE ESTATES, 17602 San Carlos Blvd., FMB

BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH, 130 Connecticut St., FMB

BEACH LIBRARY, 2755 Estero Blvd., FMB

BEACHED WHALE, 1249 Estero Blvd., FMB

BOWDITCH POINT PARK, 50 Estero Blvd., FMB BUNCHE BEACH PRESERVE, 18201 John Morris Rd., Fort Myers

CASTAWAYS, 7205 Estero Blvd, FMB

CHAPEL BY THE SEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 100 Chapel St., FMB

COTTAGE AT GULFSHORE, 1270 Estero Blvd., FMB

CRACKER BOX, 16910 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers

DIXIE FISH, 714 Fisherman’s Wharf, FMB

DOC FORD’S, 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, FMB

FISH-TALE MARINA, 7225 Estero Blvd., FMB

FORT MYERS BEACH ART ASSOCIATION, 3030 Shell Mound Blvd, FMB

FORT MYERS BEACH WOMAN’S CLUB, 175 Sterling St., FMB

GROVES RV RESORT, 16175 John Morris Rd, Fort Myers

LAKES REGIONAL PARK, 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers

LANI KAI, 1400 Estero Blvd., FMB

LOVERS KEY STATE PARK, 8700 Estero Blvd., FMB

LYNN HALL PARK, 950 Estero Blvd., FMB

MATANZAS PASS PRESERVE, 199 Bay Rd, FMB

MOUND HOUSE, 451 Connecticut St., FMB

NAUTI PARROT DOCK BAR, 19001 San Carlos Blvd., FMB

NERVOUS NELLIE’S, 1131 First St, FMB

NEWTON PARK, 4650 Estero Blvd., FMB

OSTEGO BAY FOUNDATION, 718 Fisherman’s Wharf, FMB

OUTRIGGER RESORT, 6200 Estero Blvd., FMB

PIERSIDE GRILL & FAMOUS BLOWFISH BAR, 1000 Estero Blvd., FMB

PINK SHELL RESORT & MARINA, 275 Estero Blvd., FMB

PARROT KEY CARIBBEAN GRILL, 2500 Main St., FMB

PETE’S TIME OUT, 1005 Estero Blvd., FMB

PETEY’S UPPER DECK, 416 Crescent St., FMB

ST. RAPHAEL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 5601 Williams, FMB

SALTY CRAB BAR & GRILL, 1154 Estero Blvd., FMB

SALTY DOG GALLERY, 1901 Estero Blvd., FMB

SALTY SAM’S MARINA, 2500 Main St., FMB

SANTINI MARINA PLAZA, 7205 Estero Blvd., FMB

SHARK BAR, 17979 San Carlos Blvd., FMB

SHELL POINT RETIREMENT VILLAGE, 15101 Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers

SHRIMP DOCK BAR & GRILL, 2200 Main St., FMB

SMOKIN’ OYSTER BREWERY (SOB’S), 340 Old San Carlos Blvd., FMB

SOUTH BEACH GRILLE, 7205 Estero Blvd., FMB

SUNSET BEACH TROPICAL GRILL, 1028 Estero Blvd., FMB

SURF CLUB, 1167 Estero Blvd., FMB

TIMES SQUARE, 1000 Estero Blvd., FMB

TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS CAFÉ, 7205 Estero Blvd., FMB

WA-KE HATCHEE RECREATION CENTER, 16760 Bass Rd, Fort Myers

Event Address IndexThese venue addresses are provided to help locate events on Fort Myers Beach.




Michael O’Neill6-9pm, Beached Whale




Frank & Iris6:30-9:30pm, Cracker Box


Gatlin Valentine’s Dinner Show7-10pm, Parrot Key ($)









SOCIAL SENIORS BIKE TRIP9am, Bay Oaks. Join the Bay Oaks Social Seniors for a bike ride in Boca Grande. Van leaves at 9am. Fee $17. Sign up at Bay Oaks or call 239-765-4222.

MEMORY SCREENINGS9am-3pm Beach Library Quiet Room. Angel Duncan, Director of Research Education with the Neuropsychiatric Research Cen-

ter of SWFL, will conduct 30-min-ute screenings. Pre-register with $3 fee. 239-765-8162

TOOLS OF THE CALUSA DEMONSTRATION10am, Mound House. See Feb 6.

UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING10:30am, Beach Library. Join Dr. Hommerding to learn how to do the writing/decorating along with tools, designs and suggestions to enjoy this fun art. Pre-register 239-765-8162 Handouts pre-pared for all registered by Feb 13.









WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE1:30pm, Beach Library. Peggy Lince of the Le County Sheriff’s Office for a Women’s Self De-fense Class. Pre-register with materials fee of $5. Limited to 20 participants. 239-8162.



TOMMY O CONCERT7-9pm, Chapel by the Sea. Con-certs Series performance by Tommy O. No tickets required. Free will offering.

















Pain N Grass6:30-9:30pm, Cracker Box





Friday, February 16


LAUGHTER YOGA8-9am, Lynn Hall Park. See Feb 2.




GARDENS WALKING TOUR10am, Mound House. Discover the native plants that make up the gardens of the Mound House and how the Calusa Indians used them to survive. Learn also about how native plants conserve water and protect wildlife. $15; mem-bers free. Includes museum ad-mission. 239-765-0865, mound-house.org

ART SHOW & SALE10am-3pm, Shell Point Retire-ment Community Village Church. Art exhibition offers visual extrav-aganza of oil and acrylic paint-ings, photographs, watercolors, pastels, collages and other two dimensional art, all original works by Shell Point artists. Free and open to the public. 239-454-2067. Continues SA, Feb 17 from 10am-3pm and SU, Feb 18 Noon-3pm.



KNITTING10:30am, Beach Library. Begin-ners and advanced knitters are invited to come learn knitting techniques. Bring your own nee-dles and yarn.

IPAD CONTINUED10:30am, Beach Library. Robin Billing will discuss top features, and how to keep your email, con-tacts and calendars organized. Pre-register. 239-765-8162.



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February 2018 SAND LIFE page 29WOUNDED WARRIOR BIKE RIDE1pm start, Groves RV Resort, Join the yellow-shirted snowbirds for their monthly bike ride/poker run to benefit the Wounded War-rior Project. Riders range from 50-89 years old. Bring your bike a little early to sign up. Cost $10. For more information call Flipper 616-481-1551 or Joan 603-355-7980.



“ROY ORBISON” & FRIENDS6 & 9pm, FMB Woman’s Club. Pat Benti as Roy Orbison, plus Lou Martini, Jr.,. Additional per-formances on Feb 17. Tickets $50-60. 239-810-4587; [email protected] or yesteryear-entertainment.weebly.com.









Tyler Kluesner5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai



Timmy Johnston6-9pm, Beached Whale


Crackerbox Band7-10pm, Cracker Box


Relentless Fire8pm-12am, Castaways

Sunburn Junkies9:30pm-1:30am, Cottage


BUNCHE BEACH BIRDS7:30am, Bunche Beach. Enjoy this beautiful beach and birding site with a Bird Patrol Guide. Bunche is an excellent spot for both migrant and resident waders and shorebirds working the mud-flats at low tide. Also warblers, waterfowl and raptors. Free with paid parking ($2/hour) For more info call 707-3015.

GARDEN DAY8am-noon, Lakes Park. A full morning of free education pre-sentations and all things gar-dening. Special presentations at Train Museum on invasive spe-cies and seeds. The Community Garden will provide refreshments

and a presentation on butterfly gardening and what to plant when in SWFL. Garden tours on EZ Rider tour vehicle available. Free and open to public. Free parking by checking in at Children’s Gar-den archway. Otherwise parking is $1/hour. Lakespark.org

BEACH YOGA8:30-9:30am, on the beach in front of Edison Beach House, north of Pier. See Feb 3.

QUILTING9am-12:30pm, Beach Library. See Feb 3.



ART SHOW10am-3pm, Fort Myers Beach Art Association. New show with works by M. Periera/J. Shamp opens in Studio Cont’d pg.31


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2. Exhibit continues through Mar 1. 239-463-3909. www.fortmyersbeachart.com.

ART SHOW & SALE10am-3pm, Shell Point. See Feb 16.



SUNSET KAYAK TOUR4:30pm, Mound House. See Feb 1.

SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Gather in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a

free live music concert with The Echo.

“ROY ORBISON” & FRIENDS6 & 9pm, FMB Woman’s Club. See Feb 16.





AwesomeSauce, 1-5pm; Aaron Seyfferth 6-9pm, Salty Crab





Just Jeff5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Anthony Wayne 5:30-9:30pm, Dixie Fish


Dave Collaton 6-10pm. SOB’s

Tanya & Patio Daddios7-10pm, Cracker Box


Wildfire8pm-12am, Castaways

Sunburn Junkies 9:30pm-1:30am Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Sunday, February 18

ART SHOW & SALENoon-3pm, Shell Point. See Feb 16.









Small Town 2-5pm. Outrigger

Meagan Rose4-7pm, Dixie Fish


Kevin Fox5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Sam DeArmond6-9pm, Beached Whale








Monday, February 19President’s Day



LIFE ALONG THE SHORE WALK9:30-11am, Bunche Beach Preserve. See Feb 5.

LOVERS KEY YOGA9:30am, Lovers Key Beach Gazebo. See Feb 5.


ART SHOW10am-3pm, Fort Myers Beach Art Association Art Gallery. The FMBAA Spring Juried Show “Permission to Play” begins Feb 19 and runs through Mar 22. M. Periera/J. Shamp Show in Studio 2 through Mar 1. Free admission and parking. 239-463-3909; wwwfortmyersbeachart.com.



CARIBBEAN CRUISE IN CAR SHOW4-7pm, Parrot Key Caribbean Grill. See Feb 5.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?MONDAY, FEB19



Mike O’Neill 1-5pm; Bubba Love 5-9pm, Nauti Parrot



Geo5-8pm, Outrigger












SANTINI FARMERS MARKET 8am-1pm, Santini Plaza. See Feb 6.



CALOOSA CARVERS9am-4pm, Mound House. See Feb 6.


BOCCE BALL9am, Bay Oaks ball field. See Feb 6.



ART SHOW10am-3pm, FMB Art Association Gallery. See Feb 19.



FACEBOOK & TWITTER10:30am, Beach Library. Learn about tweeting and how to share photos, plus other social media tips. Pre-register. 239-765-8162.

BOOK DISCUSSION10:30am, Beach Library. Dis-cussion of “September at Echo Creek” with the author, DL Havlin. Newcomers welcome. . SENIOR GAME DAY10:30am – 1:30pm, Bay Oaks. See Feb 1.


WHAT DOCTORS WISH PATIENTS KNEW1:30Pm, Beach Library. See Feb 1.




















BAY OAKS ACTIVITIES9am Spin Cycle; 9am Aerobics; 10:30am-1:30pm Pickleball; 6-9pm Open Gym. Classes open to all. Contact Bay Oaks for de-tails on costs and programs. 239-765-4222.




WATERFRONT TOUR9am-Noon. Ostego Bay Foundation. See Feb 7.

ART SHOW10am-3pm, FMB Art Association

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February 2018 SAND LIFE page 33Gallery. See Feb 19..WATER AEROBICS10am, Bay Oaks Community Pool. See Feb 2.

KAYAK TOUR10am-1pm, North Naples. See Feb 7.

BEGINNING I-PAD10:30am, Beach Library. See Feb 7.

LIFE OF JANE AUSTEN 10:30am, Beach Library. Mary Lou Williams, retired high school English and Math teacher of 35 years will discuss the life of this great author and what has made her books still speak to us 200 years after they were written.

OHIO DAY11am, Shrimp Dock Bar & Grill. Get your team colors on and come out for some fun & support your favorite state.


PICK OF THE FLICKS1:30pm, Beach Library. Showing “Stories We Tell,” a documentary that “twists like a thriller” as the film explores the elusive nature of truth and memory and how sto-ries shape us.. Brief discussion afterwards. Pre-register at least 1 day in advance. 239-765-8162.

YOGA FOR EVERYONE2pm, Chapel by the Sea. See Feb 7.





Jeff Whidby 1-5pm; Phil Oxford 5:30-9:30pm, Nauti Parrot






Roger Young 6-9pm, Beached Whale




Bobby D6:30-9:30pm, Cracker Box















MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION1:30pm, Beach Library. Join the author of “Sand Hill Interns” Har-

ry Dounchis, for an overview of the dynamics of the current US and international marijuana mar-kets.




WORLD OF COINS1-4:45pm, Beach Library. Ameri-can Numismatic Association Life Member Bob Scoles shares his fascinating world of coins. Meet with him to explore collection treasures, additions and invest-ments.

LIBRARY TOUR1:30pm, Beach Library. Meet Li-brary Director Dr. Hommerding in the library foyer for this infor-mative tour of the library, which looks at the energy, and architec-tural features of the library. Tour length ~ one hour. Pre-register 239-765-8162

SUNSET KAYAK TOUR4:30pm, Mound House. See Feb 1.



AL HOLLAND & FRIENDS7pm, Fish Tale Marina. The Fort Myers Beach Friends of the Arts 6th Annual Winter Concert Se-ries continues at the Propeller Lounge at Fish Tale Marina with an Al Holland & Friends concert. Tickets $25. Available at fmbarts.org or by calling 239-463-3600.

WASHINGTON SAXOPHONE QUARTET7pm, Shell Point Village. This widely-recognized ensemble has played on National Public Radio for 10 years and been heard on radio and TV for nearly 35 years in addition to recitals, concerts and master classes. Their rep-ertoire includes early music and newly commissioned works. Tickets $25 239-454-2067. Shell-point.org/concerts.


Mike Glean 12-4pm and 6-10pm,

Nervous Nellie’s











Michael O’Neill6-9pm, Beached Whale

Karaoke 6-9pm, Surf Club

Dave Collaton 6-10pm. SOB’s


Crackerbox Band6:30-9:30pm, Cracker Box





Friday, February 23


LAUGHTER YOGA8-9am, Lynn Hall Park. See Feb 2.

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FL FRIENDLY LANDSCAPE CLASS9am-noon, Bay Oaks Rec Cen-ter. Attend this FREE class to learn the nine principles of Flor-ida-friendly landscaping in Lee County. You’ll be able to apply what you learn to your own gar-den. Plant selection & placement, efficient irrigation, proper mulch-ing & fertilizing for a healthy and beautiful yard. No registration needed. Co-sponsored by U of FL IFAS Extension and Lee County. For more info see lee.ifas.ufl.edu or email [email protected].

WATER AEROBICS BOOT CAMP9-11am, Bay Oaks Community Pool. Join this fun but intense 2-hour low-impact water work-out. $10 member; $12 non-mem-ber. 239-463-5759.




CRAFT & RUMMAGE SALE10am-1pm, Chapel by the Sea. Also open Feb 24 from 8am-1pm.



HISTORY OF FORT MYERS BEACH10:30am, Beach Library. Russ Carter will present this program showcasing the many events, culture and people who have lived here.


HOLOCAUST: HISTORY & MEMORIES1:30pm, Beach Library. James “Sam” Parish, Education Special-ist with the Holocaust Museum of

SWFL will discuss the Holocaust 1933-1945.










Jay Dibella5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai



Tyler Kluesner6-9pm, Beached Whale


Wolfman Duo7-10pm, Cracker Box

Renata & Paul 7-10pm, Parrot Key



Radio Ghost 9:30pm-1:30am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai


CRAFT & RUMMAGE SALE8am-1pm, Chapel by the Sea.

BEACH YOGA8:30-9:30am, on the beach in

front of Edison Beach House, north of Pier. See Feb 3.






SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Gather in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a free live music concert with Hester Prynn..HIGH ROLLIN’ ON THE BEACH6-10pm, FMB Woman’s Club. The Fort Myers Beach Elemen-tary School PTO’s Fundraising Vegas Night and Silent Auction. Enjoy an evening of gaming fun and raise money for Beach School PTO. Poker tournament, horse racing and much more. An online auction will also be avail-able. General admission $50 or $600 for VIP table for 8 with va-let parking and champagne. For tickets contact Kristen at 719-761-6237 or [email protected]

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?SATURDAY, FEB24




AwesomeSauce, 1-5pm:Aaron Seyfferth 6-9pm, Salty Crab





Jay Dibella5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai


Timmy Johnston6-9pm, Beached Whale


Pain N Grass7-10pm, Cracker Box


Rockin’ Horse8pm-12am, Castaways

Tolerance Zero 9:30pm-1:30am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Sunday, February 25

GALLERY TALK & RECEPTION1-3:30pm, FMBAA Art Gallery. Learn what the judges look for in the Spring Juried Show. Enjoy a reception where you can mingle with local artists over a snack and beverage. Free admission and parking. 239-463-3909. www.fortmyersbeachart.com



Greg Watts 12-5pm; Sailor Larry 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck





Brian Markley4-7pm, Dixie Fish

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February 2018 SAND LIFE page 35Jammin’ G’s1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar



James Wilder5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai





Double DJ’s6pm-2am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai


Monday, February 26




LIFE ALONG THE SHORE WALK9:30-11am, Bunche Beach Pre-serve. See Feb 5.

LOVERS KEY YOGA9:30am, Lovers Key Beach Ga-zebo. See Feb 5.



DRAWING & COLORING FOR ADULTS10:30am, Beach Library. See Feb 12.

STORYTELLING10:30am, Beach Library. Pro-fessional Storyteller and Writer, Mary Lou Williams, will share her secrets about what makes a story good and how to tell a good sto-ry. She will also talk about Jones-borough, TN and how an event there 38 years ago sparked a storytelling renaissance.



MEMORY IMPROVEMENT1:30pm, Beach Library. Join Reference Librarian, Cletus, for some helpful tips on how to re-member things that you frequent-ly forget. Pre-register. 239-765-8162.





Mike O’Neil 1-5pm; Brian Markley 5-9pm, Nauti Parrot


Double DJ’s11am-6pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

Geo5-8pm, Outrigger





Will Kaiser 6-10pm, SOB’s







SANTINI FARMERS MARKET8am-1pm, Santini Plaza. See Feb 6.




BOCCE BALL9am, Bay Oaks ball field. See Feb 6.



BRIDGE 9:30am – 2pm, FMB Woman’s Club. See Feb 2.


GARDENS WALKING TOUR10am, Mound House. See Feb 16.



I-PAD CONTINUED10:30am, Beach Library. See Feb 16.




MOUND KEY BOAT TOUR11:45am-3:00pm, Fish Tale Ma-rina. Leave port from Fish Tale Marina for a 3-hour tour that in-cludes both the Mound House and Mound Key. Learn about the Capital of the Calusa and the rich history of the Calusa. Reserva-tion required. Weather permitting. 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org.


GUIDED IMAGERY1:30pm, Beach Library. See Feb. 14.






Double DJ’s11am-6pm, Club Ohana, Lani Kai









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GENERAL COMMENTS:Okay, now that the new car smell of the new year has worn off we can get down to some serious predicting. By now your resolutions have gone with the holiday leftovers. We’re digging into the new year, so here goes: You know how in all my disclaimers I tell you how I’m not an astrologer, and that I just make this all up just to amuse you? I say it all the time. And it’s the truth! But. There’s that word ’amuse’ that slips in there, like salt and pepper on the dining room table you hardly notice it’s there. Back in the 15th century ‘amuse’ meant “to divert the attention, beguile, delude.” So then, a muse is someone who serves as an inspiration to others. So saying, here - let me amuse you.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18)We have become digital social butterflies. Nothing wrong with that. Ev-eryone loves butterflies, being social, and we’ve all got hookups to the internet. Look at your FB page. Who knew you had so many friends? You see the actual number of friends you have, plus you can go look at their pictures any time you want! Back in the day of 3-dimensional friends you had to go to their house and have dinner in order to see the same pictures. This doesn’t sound too bad, so you’ll go retro and get out more often.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20) This is a good month for you to stare off into space and try to de-termine how far away things are. This is especially good to do while you’re driving, but this is more along the lines of looking at stars and planets. If you use your star map app at the same time as you look into space anyone watching you will be intrigued. Who is this mysterious person studying the stars? This can work to your advantage big time. Use it sparingly.

ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19)Electronic impulses will be hitting you on occasion - probably flying in from the left at around 9 o’clock. But who cares, right? Maybe you’ll go, “What the?” Or maybe you’ll just barely notice it. It has about that much effect on you. So, why do I bring this up? Glad you asked. I had to spice up your horoscope this month because it’s February, and noth-ing much happens in February. They barely had enough days to make it a month. Anyway, have a nice month. That’s it. Right? Kinda boring.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20)As the Bull you know that you’re really the one in charge of Valentine’s Day. Yeah, others try to do their thing but you’re the Bull. You’ll do it right! Of course that let’s me off the hook (not being a Taurus) and let’s the rest of us do our fumbling best. But, no! It’s you Taurus who will pave the way to love and valentines! … Was that too much? It was, was’t it? Well, you’re the romantic, so be romantic! What can I say? It’s in the stars!

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 21)Infatuation is a strange word to come up in your horoscope this month. My inner muse (who sometimes looks like a sexy bunny rabbit) brought it up, but out of context. Before I could find clarity she was lost in a maze of words and I was left on my own. Such is the life of a solitary pseudo-astronomer. Anyway, to me this means that this month you shouldn’t become infatuated with anything, especially the word infatuate. You’re more curious than infatuated.

CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 22)You’ll want to play cards this month. Because cards generate hands, and hands have fingers - 8, if you don’t count thumbs. But thumbs make us homo sapiens, and homo sapiens know what to do with fin-gers - you use them to pour whiskey, of course. See where I’m going with this? Predictions are totally malleable. You can take them any-where you want. All it takes is a deck of cards. You have a deck of cards, don’t you?

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 22) Anytime the subject of fruit can be introduced into the conversation this month is going to result in hilarious outcomes. It doesn’t have to be be any particular fruit at all, but it might be best if you keep to local fruits so you don’t confuse the un-enlightened. It’s a known psychological fact that you can gain insight into the mind of the individual by his use of fruit in everyday conversation. But not everyone can do it, so don’t worry if you can’t. Just use vegetables instead.

VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT 22)You know what? I’m a Virgo too, so I’m gonna buck up and give it to you straight. No tip-toe-ing around. Here it is, straight out of the muse’s mind to my digital mouth. This month you’ll take a step to the left and end up in another multiverse. This one will be populated by little blue unicorns with pinkish horns. No wait. That’s the little guy in Happy! What a funny tv show. I fell asleep watching it, and now I can’t get that crazy character out of my head. Never mind. False alarm. I’ll get back to you next month.

LIBRA (SEPT 23 - OCT 23)A great month to wander around aimlessly, no particular destination in mind, just looking for outcomes and adventures … Yeah, that doesn’t sounds like a Libra, does it? I didn’t think so either. And therein lies your real horoscope: Just because someone says it’s your horoscope doesn’t mean it really is, right? Best to compare it to other horoscopes out there and see what floats to the top. Yeah, that sounds more like you! So, this is just a part of your horoscope. You’ll take care of the rest.

SCORPIO (OCT 24 - NOV 21)How many of you Scorpios have ever actually touched a scorpion? Yikes! Not exactly a comforting thought. I mean, how do you touch a scorpion? Well, for one, carefully. Kind of like how you like to be ap-proached, right? Carefully. So, maybe there is a reason for you to be born under this sign, because of your similarities with a scorpion. By raise of hands, how many of you Scorpios have a tattoo of a scorpion on your body? See what I’m saying?

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21)Throw open the doors and windows! Let the sun shine in, and those delightful breezes ruffle the curtains. Listen to the many calls of the native birds singing their sweet songs. Hey, anyone notice there’s no insects around? This is your internal universe this month. What is com-monly referred to by some as delusion is to you a possible reality, at least in increments. Like, it’s sunny out. Or, nice bird sounds. Like, right now. You’ve got a month to piece it together - go for it!

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19)Sun rise. Sun set. Moon rise. Moon set. By now most of us know that these astral bodies have their own orbits, and we’re just spin-ning through the galaxy at an ungodly speed. Much like some drivers I know driving around here. Not to get sidetracked, but what about this thing called gravity? I mean, it’s great if we’re just spinning around the sun, but then what about the pull of the moon. Or the centrifugal force the galaxy asserts against our trip around the galaxy? I mean, who thinks about these things?

DISCLAIMER: Blah-blah-blah. Blah-blah-blah. Nobody reads the disclaimer. You can say anything you want in a disclaimer. It’s your Get Out of Jail Free pass. I’m not an astrologer. Just a guy with a vivid imagination. Take a look at Cancer’s writeup. That’s me - a deck of cards. The rest is up to your imagination. That’s the beauty of it! You control your own destiny. And, thank you, if in your imagination you think I have a clue. That’s what I imagine too. Aren’t imaginations great?






SENIOR TRIP SHY WOLF 8am, Depart Bay Oaks. Join the Bay Oaks Social Seniors for a trip to Shy Wolf Sanctuary and lunch. $20. Sign up in advance. 239-765-4222.






WATERFRONT TOUR9am-Noon. Ostego Bay Founda-tion. See Feb 7.



KAYAK TOUR10am-1pm, North Naples. See Feb 7.

TOOLS OF THE CALUSA DEMONSTRATION10am, Mound House. See Feb 6.

CYBERSECURITY1:30pm, Beach Library. Join Electronics Librarian, Don, to learn how to protect your identity and computer. Pre-register 239-765-8162.

PUTTING WHEELS ON IDEAS1:30pm, Beach Library. JD Burdge can help you turn your ideas into reality. Bring your own sketchpad and pencil.


WISCONSIN DAY11am, Shrimp Dock. Get your team colors on and come out for some fun & support your favorite state.






Jeff Whidby, 1-5pm; Taylor Stokes, 5:30-9:30pm, Nauti Parrot

Double DJ’s11am-6pm, Club Ohana, Lani Kai








Frank & Iris6:30-9:30pm, Cracker Box







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