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Sunset Sing AlongsFree Programs Each Thursday

By Gary [email protected]

If your idea of a perfect late afternoon in Paradise is singing classic music from the 1950s through the 1970s, then enjoying a mag-nificent sunset, the free “Sunset Sing Along” by Lee County Parks & Recreation at Bowditch Point Park is for you! Mike Leising, Salli Donaldson, and Jon and Carol Van Dyke, who are all volunteers, lead the program that Mike and Salli began five years ago, with Jon and Carol in their 3rd season. Salli explained that she and Mike played music in Kentucky for roughly 20 years, and when they moved to Lee County, they looked for an opportunity, “so we approached Parks & Recreation and they thought it a great idea! We met Carol and Jon while jamming together at the ‘Pickle-&-Pub’ and invited them to join us.” “This music crosses all borders,” added Mike. “I can’t believe this is our 5th year, as time flies by!”As the audience gathered, the four entertainers played at few warm-up songs beginning at 4:45 p.m.: “Fire on the Mountain” by The Marshall Tucker Band; “Black Magic Woman” from Santana; and Jim-my Buffet’s “5 O’clock Somewhere” because, as Jon observed, “it’s almost 5 o’clock!” “Now that it is 5 o’clock,” Mike related, “I promise all songs from here on are in your songbook, to expand everyone’s musical hori-zons!” The first was “Love Potion #9” by The Searchers. Even though the audience had songbooks with all the words, the selections are so beloved, few people needed them to join in. Next comes “Under the Boardwalk” by The Drifters, then “I Should Have Known Better” by The Beatles; John Denver’s “Take Me Home, County Road”; and “Margaritaville” from Buffett again. Mike en-couraged everyone to sing a little louder, saying “you’ve heard us and know we are not that good, so your confidence should be really high!”

In addition to singing, several people joined in with tambourines and one even brought their own acoustic guitar. They performed “Get Ready” by The Temptations; The Beat-les once more with “She Loves You”; “All I Have to Do is Dream” by the Everly Brothers; Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bye Bye Love”; “Hit The Road, Jack” by Ray Charles; and “Sweet Caroline” from Neil Diamond, “our most requested song!” They follow with “My Girl” by The Temptations, then a cross-generation song famous by both Bob Dylan and Darius Rucker: “Wagon Wheel!” Upon finishing, Mike said, “I hope you en-joyed yourself; now go see that terrific sunset!” Mother Nature did not disappoint, as it set majestically straight into the Gulf, ending another perfect day in Paradise! “Sunset Sing Alongs” are at Bowditch Point Park, at the very northern tip of Fort Myers Beach, each Thursday through March 7 from 4:45 p.m. to roughly 5 minutes prior to sunset. While it is free, parking is $1-per-30 minutes; plan on at least 90 minutes. There are several chairs, with picnic tables along the periphery, but you can bring your own, and dress for appropriate weather.

Mike, Salli, Jon, & Carol are the “Sunset Sing Along” song leaders. PHOTO BY GARY MOONEY.


FebruaryAll Month

FORT MYERS BEACH COMMUNITY POOL2600 Oak Street, FMB. Open 10am-4pm MO, WE, FR, SA & SU. Closed TU & TH. 239-463-5759

FORT MYERS BEACH ART ASSOCIATION GALLERYLocated at the corner of Donora and Shell Mound. (3030 Shell Mound Blvd.) Gallery hours: MO - SA 10am-3pm. Through Feb 7, the Winter Juried Art Show, “Over the Moon,” will be on exhibit. From Feb 9-21 see the Lucille Cessna Show in Studio 2. Feb 11-Mar 21 The Spring Member Juried Art Show “Under the Sun” will be exhibited in the Gallery; Gallery Talk, Reception & Awards on Feb 17 at 1pm.. Visit website for class and work-shop schedule. Free admission. 239-463-3909. www.fortmyers-beachart.com.

BAY OAKS RECREATIONAL CAMPUSMembership is free for all island residents. Visitors always welcome. Open MO – FR 7:30-am-9pm and SA 10am-9pm with activities for individuals and families. Pick up a newsletter for a daily list of activities or call 239-765-4222 for more informa-

tion. Closed Feb 18. 2731 Oak St., FMB. 239-765-4222

HISTORIC COTTAGEIsland museum located at 161 Bay Rd, FMB, at the entrance to Matanzas Pass Preserve, houses 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 Island’s oldest standing structure sits atop an ancient Calusa In-dian Mound. The Mound House is a unique archaeological and historical 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 mu-seum store! Half price admission on Halloween to anyone in costume! Grounds open sunrise to sunset at no charge. Museum open TU - SA, 9am-4pm. 451 Connecticut Street. Call 239-765-0865 for more information.Tour times and programs subject to change.

FORT MYERS BEACH LIBRARYBooks, newspapers, magazines, Wi-Fi, public computers and fascinating collections. Visitors welcome! Hours: MO – FR 9am-5pm; SA 9am-1pm. Closed Feb

18. Visit the Friends Used Book Store on the 3rd floor, for books, cold drinks and snacks, is open MO-FR 9:15am-4:45pm. 2755 Estero Blvd, FMB. 239-765-8162.

FridayFebruary 1

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 Senior Spin $10/class or a 10 class punchcard for $80. Instruc-tor Sue Anderson. 941-224-8467 Offered MO, WE & FR.

WATER AEROBICS9am-10am, Beach Pool. Low impact fitness class consisting of large rhythmic movements per-formed in water to increase heart rate and improve cardiovascular health. $4 Bay Oaks members; $6 non-members. Offered every MO, WE & FR., except Feb 8.

BAY OAKS ACTIVITIES9am Spin Cycle; 9am Shift Shape; 10:30am-1:30pm Pickleball. Bay Oaks Recreation Center. 239-765-4222.

BARRIER ISLAND RAMBLE 9:00-10:30am,

Bowditch Point Park, 50 Es-tero 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. LeeParks.org. 239-432-2154. Also on Feb 12 & 26 plus every FR from 9-10:30am

BRIDGE9:30am-2:30pm, FMB Woman’s Club. All bridge players are welcome to participate in a day of friendly social bridge. Bring a bagged lunch and enjoy good company and great bridge. Cost: $5/non-members, $3/members. Proceeds support community activities. Offered every TU & FR.

ART SHOW10am - 3pm, FMB Art Associa-tion Gallery. Stop by the gallery to view the “Over the Moon.” exhibit through Feb 7. Free admission.Gallery hours 10am - 3pm MO-SA.. 239-463-3909.

AQUA YOGA10am, Beach Pool. Low impact class leaves participants with a deep stretch and

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Gretchen Kish Serrano has doggone good artistic ideas! As such, she is making a return appearance to the Fort Myers Beach Pub-lic Library as its “Artist of The Month” for February, following her first show in the 3rd Floor Exhibit area from June/July 2017. Through her dynamic imagination, experience for yourself an original Vincent Van Growl, Pablo Pawcasso, or any of her vast array of paintings inspired by man’s best friend! Gretchen’s inspiration, however, comes from The Great Masters to create the classic “Paw Palettes,” a one-of-a-kind expression of love for your pet. “‘Paw Palettes’ is an art collection for all pet lovers,” ex-plained Gretchen, “while my commission work is for specific projects

for loving pet owners, because to a lot of people, their pet is truly a work of art! I personalize the painting by spending a lot of time with the owners and their pet, so I can capture the style and look that displays the love that exists between them.” Your dog does not actually pose for Gretchen: “People ask me that all the time! If I tried that, we would have paint all over me and the pet and everything! Clients send me as many photographs of their pet as possible, from as many different angles as possible, then I observe the owner and pet together to see their personalities and relationship. I provide sketches to them, to ensure I am capturing it all correctly, and once they approve, it takes me several more weeks to complete, depending on the complexity of the piece, so the entire com-mission can take 3 to 6 months to reach your home. As for me, the best part is when I am in that happy joyful flow, and time just disappears, when I find the theme while painting a dog, and hopefully others see that.” People always ask Gretchen when she will paint people, particularly children, “but I avidly do pets. My drip paintings are big because the love you have for your pet is equally as big! My works make people smile all the time, so it is a positive for everyone else as well as so much fun for me. When I do work, I have other portraits on the walls, so all these big happy eyes watch me create. What I do is really a challenge, because there are a wide variety of Great Masters, and an even wider variety of dog breeds, so it is interesting to fit the style to the animal, to make each one a brand new experience!” To learn more about Gretchen Kish Serrano and “Paw Pal-ettes,” see www.pawpalettes.com. For the Fort Myers Beach Public Library, see www.fmb.lib.fl.us or call 239-765-8162. The Library is at 2755 Estero Boulevard; hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and closed Sunday & holi-days including Monday, February 18, for the Presidents’ Day Holiday.

Going to The DogsFebruary Library Art Exhibit

Gretchen Kish Serrano (and Penelope) surrounded by a collection of her “drip” paint-ings inspired by Jackson Pollock. PHOTO PROVIDED.


relaxed mind and increased flexibility. Offered every FR, exc. Feb 8. 239-463-5759

BIRD BEACHES & MANGROVE KAYAK TOUR10am-2pm Tour Bunche Beach and San Carlos Bay on this Kayak Tour with GAEA Guides. A protected area of shallow waters with lots of birds and other creatures, including dolphin and manatee. $65 includes all equipment and a Florida master Naturalist guide. Reserva-tions required 239-694-5513. GAEAGuides.com

FISHING CLINIC10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a Park Naturalist to learn a variety of tackle and fresh bait rigs, find the best places to drop a line and learn about the rules and regulations of game fishing in SWFL. Reservations required. Free with park entry. Also offered Feb 12. 239-463-4588.

PIANO RECITAL10:30am, Beach Library. Come relax and enjoy the wonderful music played by pianist Julie Wenger. Offered every FR in February.

GOING TO THE DOCTOR10:30am, Beach Library. Join Kathleen McMIllan, PharmD as she talks about preparing for your medical appointment in order to improve communication with your doctor and maximize your visit.

GAME DAY10:30am-1:30pm, Bay Oaks. Join the Bay Oaks Social Se-niors for some Mahjong, Domi-noes or Cards every MO, TU, TH & FR. $4 for non-members/Free for members.

SHELL MOUND TOUR11am & 2pm, Mound House. Interested in archeology? This tour is for you! Go on a tour with Mound House interpretive staff & volunteers and immerse yourself inside a 2,000-year-old Calusa Indian Shell Mound. Explore the archaeology of the site and what clues archeologists uncovered about this ancient society. Adults $15; Students $13; Ages 6-12 $10; 5 & under free. Includes museum admission. Members free. 239-765-0865, mound-house.org.

MOUND HOUSE TOUR1pm, Mound House. Guided Mu-seum Tours. Join Mound House

interpreters and volunteers to explore the history of this unique historical and archaeological treasure. Learn about the Calusa Indians and the Early Settlers as you explore the gardens and a variety of hands-on demonstra-tions with artifacts and replicas. Adults $15; Ages 6-12 $10. Includes museum admission; Members free. 239-765-0865. moundhouse.org

MODEL TRAIN TOURS1:30-3:30pm, Shell Point. Enjoy a free tour of the Gulf Coast Model Railroad a 43-foot by 41-foot miniature train attraction. Spot hundreds of recognizable landmarks and notable sites throughout Florida. Free tours offered MO, WE & FR from 1:30-3:30 by Shell Point volunteers. Located on The Island as Shell Point Retirement Community lo-cated on Summerlin Rd, 2 miles east of the Sanibel Causeway. 239-454-2290

SUNSET KAYAK TOUR4:30pm, Mound House. Sched-uled to catch a beautiful sunset, paddlers will explore tidal creeks and winding mangrove tunnels in the hidden backwaters of Estero Bay as only a kayaker can. Ex-perience the abundant live in our estuary in the quiet of twilight. Reservations required by calling 239-765-0865. $45. Museum admission included. (members $15). All paddling equipment provided. Weather permitting.

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

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Anthony Wayne 11-3pm; Bernie Hyland 3:30-7:30pm;Jerry Chiappetta 8-11pm, Salty Crab

Wayne Deloria 12-4pm;Daniel D 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Bill Zink 12-4pm;Dave Redmon 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

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

Mike Glean 1-5pmDeb & the Dynamics 7-10pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

DJ G-Ride 1-5pm;Red Hannah 9:30-1:30am, Lani Kai

Dave Collaton 2-5pm,Cabana Dogs, 8pm-12am, Shark Bar

Sean Bright2-6pm, The Beach Bar

Roger Young4-7pm, Shuckers at GulfShore

Alan Small5-8pm. Outrigger

Tyler Kluesner5-9pm, Lani Kai Sun Deck

Mark Wesley5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish


Rockin’ Horse 6-9pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Anthony Wayne6-10pm. SOB’s

Bad Banditos6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s

Smoothies7-10pm, Parrot Key

Nexxlevel8pm-12am, Castaways

Faded Roots9pm-12am, Whale

Troublemakers9pm-1am, Cottage

SaturdayFebruary 2

MORNING MEANDER8am, Lakes Park. This easy walk along clear paths offers an opportunity to view birds in native vegetation with expe-rienced Bird Patrol Guides pointing out the many species in Lakes Park, a birding hot spot. Wear comfortable shoes and dress to be outside. Bring water, sunscreen and binoculars. Free with paid parking. 239-533-7580 or 533-7578

EXERCISE CLASS8am, 30-min Cycle 61 Spin class; 8:30am, 30-min Body Pump Class. Beach Baptist Church. Do one or both classes. Offered SA. Instructor Sue Anderson, 941-224-8467

BEACH YOGA8:30-9:30am, on the beach in front of Edison Beach House, north of Pier. This Level 1 flow class is suitable for most people. No pre-registration required, just get to the beach a little before

8:30am with your yoga mat, sunscreen and water. Hourly parking available in Time Square area. Suggested cash donation $10. Offered every SA, plus SU Feb 10. For more info call 239-791-6538.

MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR9am, Mound House. Explore the winding mangrove creeks and hidden backwaters of Estero Bay as only a kayaker can. Experience the natural beauty of the ancient realm of the Calusa 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. Ages 12 & up. $45/person, Members $15. Museum admission included. Reservations required. 239-765-0865.

ESTUARY KAYAK TOUR 10am-1pm. Bonita Beach. Learn about the wonders of America’s only Mangrove Forest. See herons, 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.

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

BAY OAKS ACTIVITIES10:30am Chair Yoga; 10:30am-1:30pm Pickleball; Open Gym Volleyball 1:30-4:30pm. Bay Oaks Recreation Center. 239-765-4222.

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

MOUND HOUSE TOUR1pm, Mound House. See Feb 1. SHRIMP DINNER5-7pm, St. Raphael’s Parish Hall. Enjoy our area’s finest del-icacy, 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 included. Beer and wine tickets available. $20/per person.

SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Gather

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February 2019 SAND LIFE FORTMYERSBEACH.NEWS page 7in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a free live music concert by Hester Prynn.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Awesomesauce 11-3pm; Aaron Seyfferth 4:30-8pm;Claire Liparulo 8:30-11:30pm, Salty Crab

Dave Redmon 12-4pm;Shelley Faith 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

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

Hazy, Hot & Humid 1-4pm & 6:30-9:30pm, Doc Fords

Clive Live 1-5pmDVS Band 7-10pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

Jammin’ G’s 1-5pm;Red Hannah 9:30-1:30am, Lani Kai

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

George Lewis Duo 2-5pm;Vanessa Collier 8pm-12am, Shark Bar

Meagan Rose & Smokin’ Bill2-5pm. Outrigger

Pitbull of Blues2-6pm, The Beach Bar

John Paul Duo4-7pm, Shuckers at GulfShore

Color of Sound5-8pm, Lani Kai Island View

Double Fly5-9pm, Lani Kai Sun Deck

Some Little Fish5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish

MFYF 6-9pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Will Kaiser6-10pm, SOB’s

Frank Torino7-10pm, Parrot Key

Electric Lipstick8pm-12am, Castaways

Radio Ghost9pm-12am, Whale


SundayFebruary 3Super Bowl

SundayWHO’S PLAYING WHERE?

Bill Zink 12-4pm;Shelley Faith 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Wayne DeLoria, 12-5pm; Sailor Larry 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Frank Thompson, 1-5pm; Sherrin 6-10pm, PierSide

Jammin’ G’s 1-5pm;DJ TK 8pm-2am, Lani Kai

Deb & The Dynamics1-4pm, Doc Ford’s

Princess & Small Town2-5pm. Outrigger

VCR2-6pm, The Beach Bar

Acoustic Fire4-7pm, Shuckers at GulfShore

Cadillac Blue 5-8pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Kolter & Grim5-9pm, Lani Kai Sun Deck

Daniel D6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

Lee Hagan6-10pm, SOB’s


New Vinyls9pm-12am, Whale

Monday February 4

CYCLE 61 FITNESS CLASSES8am Spin; 9:30am Senior Spin & Tone. Beach Baptist Church. See Feb 1.

WATER AEROBICS9am-10am, Beach Pool. Low impact fitness class consisting of large rhythmic movements per-formed in water to increase heart rate and improve cardiovascular health. $4 Bay Oaks members; $6 non-members. Offered every MO, WE & FR., except Feb 8.

QUILTING9am-1pm, Beach Library. All Quilters welcome, whether just starting out or already working on a long-term project. Bring your own project & tools. Gather to enjoy quilting and conversa-tion. Also offered Feb 25.

MAHJONG9am-noon, Ascension Church Hall. Drop in Mahjong Mondays through April.. Air Conditioning and refreshments. Call Barbara for more information 203-494-2765.


LOVERS KEY YOGA9:30am, Lovers Key Beach Gazebo. Friends of Lovers Key offers Monday morning yoga with instructor Sandy McShane. Enjoy Open Vinyasa Flow (multi-level) 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. Cost $10/class plus park entry fee. 239-592-4809.

VOTER REGISTRATION10am - 2pm, Beach Library. The Lee County Elections Office will be in the foyer to take new voter registrations, make changes or updates.


AQUA STRENGTH10am, Beach Pool. Build muscular strength, endurance and cardiovascular endurance all at once while utilizing water weights in the deep end of the pool. Offered MO & WE. 239-463-5759

IPAD/IPHONE BASICS10:30am-12:30pm Beach Library. Learn the nuts & bolts of using your tablet/smartphone. Robin Billing will cover features and settings, Wi-Fi and show how to explore, download and organize apps. Pre-register with $1 sign up fee. 239-765-8162.

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

BRIDGE GROUP12:30-3:30pm, Chapel by the Sea. Open to all adults, the Se-nior Bridge Group meets every MO & TH. Cost $3/session.

MODEL TRAIN TOURS1:30-3:30pm, Shell Point. See Feb 1.

GUITAR LESSONS1:30pm, Beach Library. Instruc-tion of how to play the basic chords on a guitar. Bring your guitar if you have one, but it’s not necessary. Must pre-register 239-765-8162.

PIANO LESSONS2:30pm, Beach Library. James F. Lee will teach beginning keyboarding. Pre-register for an individual 15 minute session. 239-765-8162.

CARIBBEAN CRUISE IN CAR SHOW4-7pm, Parrot Key Caribbean Grill. Classic cars, antiques, Corvettes, street rods & more. Live music, food and drink specials along with a number of door prizes. Free registration for car owners and free admission for spectators. Held the 1st & 3rd MO thru April. 239-463-3257.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Kathleen Hanlon 12-4pm;Joe Johnson 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Anthony Wayne, 1-5pm; Sherrin, 6-10pm, PierSide

James Gragg 1-5pmBubba Love 5-8pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

DJ TK 1-5pm;Steve Farst 9pm-1am, Lani Kai

RaShimba 2-5pm;Collaboration Band 7-10pm, Shark Bar

Sherrin1-5pm, The Beach Bar

Steve Farst4-7pm, Shuckers at GulfShore

Jenny Ve 5-8pm, Outrigger

Shawn Russell 5-8pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Al Holland5-8pm, Lani Kai Island View

Scotty Bryan5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

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FORT MYERS BEACH ART ASSOCIATION & GALLERY3030 Shell Mound Blvd Fort Myers Beach, FL(239) 463-3909 www.fortmyersbeachart.com

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FORT MYERS BEACH ART ASSOCIATION & GALLERY3030 Shell Mound Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL (239) 463-3909

www.fortmyersbeachart.com

Feb 1, 9:00am–3:00pm Sue Pink, Watercolor Batik Watercolor All Levels-Member $60/Non-member $65Feb 9–21 Lucille Cessna Show, Studio 2. Free AdmissionFeb 10, 4:00pm–6:00pm Demo by Bea Pappas, Cold Wax and Oil with optional hands on experience. Painting $15 fee (to experience) or $10 fee (no experience)Feb 11, 9:00am–4:00pm Bea Pappas, Two for One Gelli Print Transfers and Acrylic Reverse Painting Member $60/Non-member $65Feb 12-13, 9:00am–4:00pm Sue Pink, Abstract Watercolor-Member $120/Non-member $130Feb 14, 9:00am–4:00pm JoAnn LaPadula, Painting with Straws & Watercolor Member $60/Non-member $65Feb 11–Mar 21 Under the Sun, FMBAA Spring Member Juried Show. Free Admission.Feb 15–16, 9:00am–3:00 pm Lynne Wesolowski, Alcohol Ink Excitement-Member $100/Non-member $110 +$15 supply feeFeb 17, 1:00pm Gallery Talk, Reception, and Awards Event. Free admissionFeb 21, 9:30am–3:30pm Mary Klunk, Basic Drawing Member $55/Non-member $60Feb 23–Mar 7 Board Members’ Show, Studio 2. Free admission


Dave Rojas6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

Will Kaiser6-10pm, SOB’s

N2L Trio8pm- 12am, Castaways

3 Crooked Steps9pm-1am, Cottage

TuesdayFebruary 5

SANTINI FARMERS MARKET8am-1pm, Santini Marina Plaza. Fresh Produce, artists, hand-made jewelry, Cuban, Italian, French food, local seafood, BBQ & more. Open TU & TH.

PUMP 61 CLASS8am, Beach Baptist Church. Sculpt and define all muscles with this 60 min class using barbells, plates and hand weights. $10/class or a 10 class punchcard for $80. Offered TU & TH. Instructor Sue Anderson, 941-224-8467

GUIDED BEACH WALK9am, Newton Park. Explore the natural treasures on Fort Myers Beach through a free, guided walk along the shore. Wear sunscreen, appropriate clothing, shoes and hats.Meet under thatched hut. Approx.1 hour, weather permitting. Offered every TU morning. Paid parking. 239-765-0865

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. Also Feb 19.. 239-765-0865. moundhouse.org.

BAY OAKS ACTIVITIES9am Bocce; 9am Body Sculpt; 9am Yoga; 10:30am-1:30pm Pickleball; 7pm Yoga Flow. Bay Oaks Recreation Center. 239-765-4222.

VINYASA FLOW YOGA9am, Bay Oaks Rec Center. Vinyasa Flow All Levels. Bring a mat & water. $12. Contact Laura Paradiso with any questions 203-305-1663. Offered TU & TH.

WALKING GROUP9:30am, Chapel by the Sea. Join this friendly group for an easy

30-minute walk through nearby neighborhoods and the beach. Meet on the Chapel by the Sea patio. Meets every TU morning.

BRIDGE9:30am-2:30pm, FMB Woman’s Club. See Feb 1.

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.

ART SHOW10am - 3pm, FMB Art Associa-tion Gallery. See Feb 1.NATIVE PLANTS & THE CALUSA10am, Mound House. Discover the various native plants that make up the gardens of the Mound House and how the Calusa Indians used them for their survival. Cost $5, does not include museum admission. Members free. 239-765-0865.

ESTUARY KAYAK TOUR 10am-1pm. Bonita Beach. See Feb 2.

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

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE10:30am, Beach Library. Bruce and Sara Schundler, with 6 seasons experience as Park Rangers, will share their expe-riences.

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

MOUND HOUSE TOUR1pm, Mound House. See Feb 1.

MAH JONGG1:30pm, Beach Library. Stop by for some fun and meet new friends! Bring your 2018 cards and sets if you have them. Be-ginners welcome. Offered every TU in Feb.

SUNSET BEACH YOGA4:30pm, Pink Shell Resort beach. Vinyasa Flow All Levels. Bring mat & water. $10 class fee. Time may change due to sunset time change. 203-305-1663.

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. 239-209-1698.

KAYAK CAMPING6:30pm, Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center. Pat Owen, Local paddling guru, will share tips & techniques for kayak and SUP camping trips in this free monthly Calusa-Blueway-related program. 239-432-2154.

DRAG QUEEN BINGO7-10pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar. Proceeds support local charities.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Mike Glean 12-4pm;Bill Zink 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

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

Tim Johnston 1-5pm;Fawny Frost 5-9pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

DJ G-Ride 1-5pm;Remedy 9pm-1am, Lani Kai

Josh Rowand2-6pm, The Beach Bar

Bobby Blakey4-7pm, Shuckers at GulfShore

Meagan Rose5-8pm, Outrigger

Sam DeArmond 5-8pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Rhythm in Two5-8pm, Lani Kai Island View

Sailor Larry5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Jeff Crawford5-9pm, Lani Kai Sun Deck

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

Aaron Seyfferth6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out


Steve McDougall6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s

Busted Stuff7-10pm, Salty Crab

Gatlin Dinner Show7-10pm, Parrot Key

Steve Farst8-11pm, Shark Bar

Wayward Souls8pm- 12am, Castaways

Bad Banditos9pm-1am, Cottage

Wednesday February 6


FARMERS MARKET8am-1pm, Beach Baptist Church. Produce, arts & crafts, handmade jewelry, soap, can-dles, coffee, ethnic foods, BBQ local seafood & more.

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. 239-209-1698.

LIFE ALONG THE SHORE WALK9-10am, 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. Free with paid parking of $2/hr. Offered every WE through April. LeeParks.org, 239-432-2154.

MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR9am, Mound House.See Feb 2.

WATERFRONT TOUR9am - Noon. Ostego Bay Foun-dation. Working Waterfront Tour 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 locations. $20/adult; $10 children over 6. Offered every WE. Reservations required. 239-765-8101. Cont’d pg.10

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

WATER EXERCISE9am, Water Aerobics; 10am, Aqua Strength, Beach Pool. See Feb 4.

BAY OAKS ACTIVITIES9am Spin Cycle; 9am Shift Shape; 10:30am Chair Yoga; 10:30am-1:30pm Pickleball. Bay Oaks Recreation Center. 239-765-4222.

EXPLORING ETHNOBOTANY9:30am, Matanzas Pass Pre-serve. Join a Florida Master Naturalist to learn about the historical importance of Florida native plants as food, shelter, medicine and clothing to humans past & present. Discover how indigenous plants were used by the Calusa and early settlers.

TOOLS OF THE CALUSA10am, Mound House. This hands-on demonstration will explore how the most pow-erful American Indian 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. Museum admis-sion included in cost. Adults $15, ages 6-12 $10. 239-765-0865. moundhouse.org.

KAYAK TOURS10am-1pm, North Naples. Enjoy the Cocohatchee River/Wiggins Pass Estuary Kayak Tour or the new Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve Kayak Tour from New Pass. with Gaea Guides. This beautiful estuary includes man-groves and many birds, dolphins, manatees and other critters. $50/$55, includes all equipment. Offered every WE. Reservations required. 239-694-5513

ALLIGATOR PROGRAM10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a Park Ranger for an interesting talk about local alli-gators. Learn why alligators are an important part of the SWFL ecosystem, what makes them so incredible and why they are mis-understood. Learn how to safely co-exist with alligators and how to protect them. Reservations re-

quired. Free with Park entry. Also offered Feb 22. 239-463-4588.


STORY HOUR10:30am, Beach Library. Local and visiting children and their parents are welcome to enjoy several stories underneath the tree inside the library, followed by a craft activity. Offered every WE. 239-765-8162.

FORENSIC SCIENCE10:30am, Beach Library. CSI fans, join local author Lisa Black, forensic scientist and crime scene investigator as she shares some interesting and thrilling crime-solving stories.

YOGA FOR EVERYONE10:30am, Chapel by the Sea Silver Hall. Geared toward be-ginners, with modified postures so everyone can experience wonderfully relaxing exer-cise. Instructor Susan Carter, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist. Meets weekly. Bring a mat if you have one & water. $10 Chapel members, $12 non-members. 239-463-3173.


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. Sign up at Bay Oaks and bring a dish to share. Donations please.


PICK OF THE FLICKS1:30pm, Beach Library. Enjoy a variety of films in this series at the local library. The Great Jour-ney, a film about a middle-aged man of Moroccan descent who unexpectedly asks his West-ernized teenage son to go on a long journey to Mecca. Brief discussion afterwards. Pre-regis-ter at least one day in advance. 239-765-8162.


MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR2pm, Mound House.See Feb 2.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?WEDNESDAY, FEB 6

Sherrin McCune 12-4pm;Hazy, Hot & Humid 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Terry Clemens 1-5pm;Barry Lawrence 5-9pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

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

DJ G-Ride 1-5pm;Slightly Soapy 9pm-1am, Lani Kai

Luckett’s2-6pm, The Beach Bar

Shelley Faith4-7pm, Shuckers at GulfShore

Endre D5-8pm, Outrigger

Aaron Seyfferth 5-8pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Shawn Russell5-9pm, Lani Kai Sun Deck

Jeff Lyons5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish

Roger Young6-9pm, The Whale

Dave Collaton6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

Frank Thompson6-10pm, SOB’s

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


Briz & Lady7-10pm, Salty Crab

TC & Troublemakers8-11pm, Shark Bar

Electric Lipstick8pm- 12am, Castaways

Steve Farst 9pm-1am, Cottage

ThursdayFebruary 7

SANTINI FARMERS MARKET8am-1pm, Santini Marina Plaza. See Feb 5.

PUMP 61 CLASS8am, Beach Baptist Church. See Feb 5.

VINYASA FLOW YOGA9am, Bay Oaks Rec Center. See Feb 5.

BOSS TRIP TO GARDEN9am, Bay Oaks. Join the Bay Oaks Social Seniors for this bus trip to the Naples Botanical Gar-den.. Cost $30. 239-765-4222 to register.

BAY OAKS ACTIVITIES9am Body Sculpt; 9am Yoga; 10:30am-1:30pm Pickleball. Bay Oaks Recreation Center. 239-765-4222.

LIFE IN THE MANGROVES9:30-11am, Matanzas Pass Preserve. Discover the diverse plant & animal life in this unique preserve during this free, guided walk. Offered every TH through March. Free, limited parking.

SENIOR SOFTBALL10am, Bay Oaks Recreation Center Field. See Feb 5.

BEGINNING BUTTERFLIES10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a Park Naturalist for a talk on the butterflies of Lovers Key State Park. Learn the difference between moths and butterflies, which plants support butterflies, netting techniques, tagging and more. Bring your camera to capture a photo fo these beautiful creatures. Reservations required. Free with Park entry. 239-463-4588.


INSIDE PASSAGE KAYAK TOUR10am-2pm, Lovers Key State Park. Enjoy learning about the creatures and plants on the waterways of this State Park from your naturalist guide. $60. Reservations required. GAEAgu-ides.com, 239-694-5513


PERSONAL SAFETY10:30am. Join Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s Peggy Lince for a presentation on how to not be-come a victim in daily life. Also info on Active Shooter incidents.

SHELL MOUND TOUR11am, Mound House. See Feb 1.

BEACH YOGA11am, Pink Shell Resort beach. Vinyasa Flow All Levels. $10, Bring mat & water. 203-305-1663.

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February 2019 SAND LIFE FORTMYERSBEACH.NEWS page 11BRIDGE GROUP 12:30-3:30pm, Chapel by the Sea. See Feb 4.


WORLD OF COINS1-4pm, Beach Library. hear Bob Scoles, American Numismatic Association Life Member, as he shares the fascinating world of coins. Meet with him to explore collection treasures, addition and investments.

MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR 2pm, Mound House.See Feb 2.

SONGWRITERS AT SUNSET4;15pm, Lovers Key State Park. Friends of Lovers Key and the Americana Community Music Association offer a monthly series of free acoustic concerts of all original music at the beach-front gazebo in the park.Seating available for the first 80 people. Bring a chair or blanket and bug spray. Free with paid park entry. Beach BBQ begins at 3:15pm. Future concerts on Mar 7 and April 4. Friendsofloverskey.org

VINYASA FLOW YOGA7pm, Hammerhead Gym. Vinyasa Flow All Levels. Bring a mat & water. $12 members; $14 non-members. Contact Laura Paradiso with any questions 203-305-1663.

BRITISH INVASION YEARS7pm, Fish-Tale Marina. The FMB Friends of the Arts Winter Con-cert Series continues with this tribute band that will play your favorite songs from the British Invasion Years, songs from Ger-ry & the Pacemakers, Beatles, Monkees & more. Tickets $25 at FMBarts.org or by calling 239-463-3600. Save the date for the Atlantic City Boys on Mar 14!

APPALACHIAN SPRING7pm, Village Church, Shell Point Retirement Village. Join Maestro Air Kabaretti in this synthetic experience of the poetic, visual, musical and dramatic arts through the brilliant compositions of Wagner, Milhaud & Copland. Let your imagination follow the music to Lucerne, the jazz clubs of NYC in the 1920’s and into the blissfully simple Shaker lifestyle. Tickets $25. 239-454-2067.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Shelley Faith 12-4pm;Terry Clemens 6-10pm, Ner-

vous Nellie’s

Bill Zink 1-5pmAnthony Wayne 6-10pm, PierSide

Scotty Bryan 1-5pm;Electric Lipstick 7-10pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

DJ TK 1-5pm;Radio Ghost 9pm-1am, Lani Kai

Jeff Greene, 3-7pm; Chris Kemp 8-11pm, Salty Crab

Rex Bongo Duo2-6pm, The Beach Bar

Chris Casdia4-7pm, Shuckers at GulfShore

Two Hands 5-8pm. Outrigger

N2L 5-8pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham


Mary Winner5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Danny Holmes5-9pm, Lani Kai Sun Deck

Sam DeArmond5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish

Tyler Kluesner 6-9pm, Whale

Shawn Russell 6-10pm, SOB’s

James Gragg6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

High Voltage6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s


Backlash 8pm-12am, Castaways

Torched8pm-12am, Shark Bar

New Vinyls9pm-1am, Cottage

FridayFebruary 8


SPRING FLING9am - 2pm, Woodlands Com-mons, Shell Point Retirement Village. This first annual Spring Fling event will showcase

works by Shell Point residents. Enjoy art, photograph, jewelry, woodcarving, pottery, glasswork & more. Continues Feb 9. Free admission. Public welcome. 239-454-2067.


WATER EXERCISE9 - 10am, Water Aerobics Boot Camp, Beach Pool.239-463-5759.

BARRIER ISLAND RAMBLE 9-10:30am, Bowditch Point Park, See Feb 1.


WALK ON THE WILD SIDE10am, Lovers Key State Park. Take a mile-long guided hike along the Black Island Trail with a park ranger to learn about the fascinating vegetation and wild-life that reside in this maritime hammock. Free with park entry. Reservations required 239-463-4588.


PIANO RECITAL10:30am, Beach Library. See Feb 1.

HEART DISEASE & ALZHEIMER’S?10:30am, Beach Library. Join Mary Lou Williams to learn about common links that appear to ex-ist between cardiovascular dis-ease and Alzheimer’s disease, plus natural ways to prevent, reduce and even reverse heart disease.

SHELL MOUND TOUR11am, Mound House. See Feb 1.

WRITING WORKSHOP1:30-3pm, Beach Library. Corrine Thwing returns for the season to help beginning and experienced writers perfect and expand their writing techniques by providing guidance and practical tips.


WINDOWS 101:30pm, Beach Library. Live demo of Windows 10 and learn to take advantage of its new

features and apps. Pre-register. 239-765-8162.

MOUND KEY BOAT TOUR2:15 - 5:30pm, Fish Tale Marina. This Mound House excursion departs from Fish Tale Marina aboard the Estero Bay Express for an exclusive experience at Mound House & Mound Key, Capital of the Calusa. At both sites, you will learn about the rich Calusa History and new findings about this ancient society. Hike the trails of Mound Key. Trip requires walking over rough terrain. Reservations required. 239-765-0865. Cost $55/MH members $50. Weather permitting. moundhouse.org. Also offered Feb 23: Mar 9 & 24 and April 10 & 23..








Mike Glean 1-5pmShelley Brooks 6-10pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

DJ G-Ride 1-5pm;High Voltage 9:30pm-1:30am, Lani Kai

George Lewis Duo 2-5pm;Bit the Bullet 8pm-12am, Shark Bar



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George Lewis5-9pm, Lani Kai Sun Deck


Rockin’ Horse 6-9pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Anthony Wayne 6-10pm. SOB’s

Bad Banditos6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s

Kat/Orlando7-10pm, Parrot Key

Relentless Fire8pm-12am, Castaways

Jory Lyle Band9pm-12am, Whale


SaturdayFebruary 9

BUNCHE BEACH BIRDS8am, 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 mudflats at low tide. Also warblers, water-fowl and raptors. Free with paid parking ($2/hour) For more info call 707-3015.

EXERCISE CLASS8am, 30-min Cycle 61 Spin class; 8:30am, 30-min Body Pump Class. Beach Baptist Church. See Feb 2.

BEACH YOGA8:30-9:30am, on the beach in front of Edison Beach House, north of Pier. See Feb 2.

SPRING FLING9am - 2pm, Woodlands Com-mons, Shell Point Retirement Village. See Feb 8.



ART SHOW10am - 3pm, FMB Art Associ-ation Gallery. Lucille Cessna Studio 2 exhibit Feb 9 -21. 239-463-3909. fortmyersbeach.art.com.




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

SINATRA7pm, St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church Comfort Hall. The songs of Ol’Blue Eyes come alive in this musical play, “Sinatra - His Life Story” featuring Tony Sands as Frank Sinatra. Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7pm. Photo ops with Tony after the show. Tickets $35 & include 2 drink tickets for beer, wine or soda. Reservations required. Call Lauri 239-463-1079.


Awesomesauce 11-3pm; Aaron Seyfferth 4:30-8pm, Salty Crab



Clive Live 1-5pmAmplify 6-10pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar


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

Wild Boyz 1-5pm;Fletch 8pm-12am, Shark Bar

DJ G-Ride 1-5pm;Steve Farst 9:30pm-1:30am, Lani Kai


Rex Bongo 2-6pm, The Beach Bar


Color of Sound

5-8pm, Lani Kai Island View

Rose & Thorne5-9pm, Lani Kai Sun Deck


Shore Patrol 6-9pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Will Kaiser 6-10pm, SOB’s


Wildfire8pm-12am, Castaways

New Vinyls9pm-12am, Whale


SundayFebruary 10

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, coffee, orange juice and all you can eat pancakes for $5. Order an omelet for $1 more. Held on 2nd Sunday Nov - Mar.

BEACH YOGA8:30-9:30am, on the beach in front of Edison Beach House, north of Pier. See Feb 2. ART DEMO4-6pm, FMB Art Association Gallery. Cold wax & oil Art demo by Bea Pappas. For costs and registration information see fortmyersbeachart.com or call 239-463-3909.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?SUNDAY, FEB 10

Ragady Lapsey12-3pm;Doc Mambo Blues 5-8pm, Shark Bar


Wayne DeLoria, 12-5pm; Sailor Larry 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Mike Imbasciani & the Blues Rockers 1-4pm;Shawn Russell 5:30-9:30pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

JAMMIN’ G’S 1-5pm;DJ TK 8pm-2am, Lani Kai

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



Heavy Weather2-6pm, The Beach Bar


Cadillac Blue5-8pm, Pinchers at Wyndham


Girl Meets Boy5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish House

Lee Hagan 6-10pm, SOB’s



Faded Roots9pm-12am, Whale

MondayFebruary 11



MAHJONG9am-noon, Ascension Church Hall. See Feb 4.


LOVERS KEY YOGA9:30am, Lovers Key Beach Gazebo. See Feb 4.

ART SHOW10am - 3pm, FMB Art Associa-tion Gallery. The Spring Juried Show, “Under the Sun,” will be on exhibit Feb 11 - Mar 21. A Gallery Talk, Reception and Awards event

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The Estero Island Historic Society (EIHS) continues its exciting 2019 Speaker Series at the Fort Myers Beach Public Library at 2755 Estero Boulevard, in the 3rd floor Community Room, on the second Monday of each month through April at 7 p.m. February 11 features Craig Pittman with “‘Oh, Florida!’ To Some People It is Paradise; To Others, It’s a Punchline!” Since 1998, Craig has covered environmental issues for the “Tampa Bay Times” and is co-author of “Paving Paradise: Florida’s Vanishing Wetlands.” During his presentation, he will recount some of the wilder stories from Florida’s history and culture, as well as relating how Florida influenced life throughout the United States. Monday, March 11 is Dr. Tom Berson and “The History & Significance of Florida’s Springs.” Dr. Berson instructed Florida and Environmental History at Stetson University and currently teaches American History at Santa Fe College. His program will demonstrate

that Florida’s springs are not only unique in their size and number, but are also emblematic of a forgotten Florida that was once a mysterious frontier that stirred the national imagination. The EIHS Speaker Series concludes on Monday, April 8, with Elliot Kleinberg offering “Florida in The Civil War? Believe It!” Kleinberg has spent nearly four decades as a reporter, including over a quarter-century at the “Palm Beach Post” in West Palm Beach. He will detail how Florida was the third state to secede from the Union, and played a much more strategic role than most history books let on. Learn about Florida’s role in the blockade, its critical battles, the trag-edy of its governor, the veterans who founded many of Florida’s cities, and how some people are still fighting The Civil War! The EIHS Speaker Series is free, though it does appreci-ate donations, with reservations unnecessary. The Florida Humanities Council sponsors the programs with funds from the Florida Depart-ment of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts. For additional information, contact the Estero Island Historic So-ciety at 239-463-0435 or the Fort Myers Beach Public Library at www.fmb.lib.fl.us or call 239-765-8162. In addition to its Speaker Series, the EIHS invites Fort Myers Beach residents and visitors to its free Museum & Nature Center in the Davison Historic Cottage on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to Noon. The non-profit EIHS began in 1990 when island residents rec-ognized how rapidly Fort Myers Beach was losing its historic cottages, landmarks, wildlife and habitat. Its mission is “Archival, Educational and Historical.” In 1995, the EIHS received, via a donation, The Davison Cottage that was originally built on the beach in 1921, but successful preservation efforts led to its relocation to its current site at 161 Bay Road, just down the street from the Fort Myers Beach Public Library and adjacent to Matanzas Pass Preserve, the last maritime tropical hammock on Estero Island. In 2004, the EIHS received a second do-nated cottage and rain barrel, and hopes to add the historic “Red Shut-ter Cottage” to its campus during 2019!

EIHS Speaker Series

The Davison Historic Cottage at 161 Bay Rd, Fort Myers Beach. PHOTO BY M. LAYFIELD.


will be held Fe 17 at 1pm. Meet the artists over a snack in the midst of beautiful, local artwork! All are welcome. Free admis-sion. The Lucille Cessna Studio 2 Show continues through Feb 21. 239-463-3909. fortmyers-beachart.com


DOLPHINS10:30am, Beach Library. Join Monica Lynn for her presentation about these highly intelligent and fascinating mammals that live here on Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy her videos and photos that she has captured while kayaking.

BRIDGE GROUP12:30-3:30pm, Chapel by the Sea. See Feb 4.


OH FLORIDA7pm, Beach Library. The Estero Island Historic Society presents Craig Pittman, author, journalist and native Floridian, who will speak on his book, “Oh Florida!” To some it’s paradise, to others, a punchline.







Sherrin1-5pm, The Beach Bar

Steve Farst4-7pm, Shuckers





Sideshow Bob5-9pm, Lani Kai Sun Deck



Frank Torino Dance Party7-10pm, Parrot Key

N2L TRIO8pm- 12am, Castaways


TuesdayFebruary 12



GUIDED BEACH WALK9am. Newton Park. See Feb 5.

BOSS KAYAK TRIP9am, Bay Oaks Social Seniors kayak trip to Lovers Key State Park. Cost $25. Reservations required. 239-765-4222



BRIDGE 9:30am-2:30pm, FMB Woman’s Club. See Feb 1.

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. LeeParks.org. 239-432-2154. Also on Feb 26 plus every FR from 9-10:30am

WALKING GROUP9:30am, Chapel by the Sea. See Feb 5.


FISHING CLINIC10am, Lovers Key State Park. See Feb 1.



UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S10:30am, Beach Library. Angel Duncan, Director of Education with the Neuropsychiatric Re-search Center of SWFL, will in-form & empower you to provide some facts about this disease.




MAH JONGG1:30pm, Beach Library. See Feb 5.

DOG DAY 2:15 - 3:15pm, Beach Library. Sign up children for a time slot to read to a dog. Enjoy reading without pressure with a gentle encouragement of Zoe, a soft & fluffy poodle. Pre-register 239-765-8162.

SUNSET BEACH YOGA4:30pm, Pink Shell Resort beach. See Feb 5.

NEWTON PARK YOGA5:30pm. Newton Park. See Feb 5.

MOUND HOUSE LECTURE5:30pm, Mound House. Join Rachael Kangas from Florida Public Archeology for a fascinat-ing discussion. Refreshments at 5:30pm, Lecture at 6pm. Cost $5; Members free. Reservations required. 239-765-0865. mound-house.org.




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

Tim Johnston 1-5pm;Fawny Frost, 5-9pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar



Kelly Neff4-7pm, Shuckers at GulfShore















WednesdayFebruary 13

FARMERS MARKET8am-1pm, Beach Baptist Church. See Feb 6.

CYCLE 61 FITNESS CLASSES8am Spin; 9:30am Senior Spin & Tone. Beach Baptist Church. See Feb 1. Cont’d pg.16

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YOGA FLOW8:30am, FMB Woman’s Club. Open to all. Bring a mat. Option-al to bring towel, water, block and strap. $8 members; $10 non-members. Offered every WE except Feb 6.

NEWTON PARK YOGA8:30am. Newton Park. See Feb 6.

LIFE ALONG THE SHORE WALK9-10am, Bunche Beach Pre-serve. See Feb 6.


WATERFRONT TOUR9am - Noon. Ostego Bay Foun-dation. See Feb 6.





KAYAK TOURS10am-1pm, North Naples with GAEA Guides. See Feb 6.

EXPLORING ETHNOBOTANY 9:30am, Matanzas Pass Preserve. See Feb 6.

100 THINGS TO DO10:30am, Beach Library. Meet author Nancy Hamilton, who will present some highlights from her book, “100 Things to Do in Fort Myers & Sanibel Before You Die,” and share some great ideas on local places to see in the area.

YOGA FOR EVERYONE10:30am, Chapel by the Sea Silver Hall. See Feb 6.

STORY HOUR10:30am, Beach Library. See Feb 6.



20 QUESTIONS1:30pm, Beach Library. “20 Questions that can Restart Your Life.” Join life adventurer & coach, Patrice Koerper Robson, for this interactive presentations that uses questions and your answers along with fun activities to bring more happiness to your life.

MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR2pm, Mound House.See Feb 2.

VALENTINE’S EVE GALA7-9pm, St. Raphael’s Church Comfort Hall. The Estero Island Garden Club invites you to their 2nd annual Valentine’s Eve Gala. Th evening includes music, fun, a Botanical Raffle, wine & beer, appetizers and desserts. Event supports the Garden Club and their community projects.Tickets $25/person. Call Cindy for tickets 614-581-6773.

CON BRIO QUARTET7pm, Shell Point Retirement Village. This young string quartet is composed of musicians from Russian, Ukraine, Turkey & Mexico and has been thrilling audiences the U.S. and beyond. Tickets $30. 239-454-2067.




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




Endre D5-8pm, Outrigger

Aaron Seyfferth5-8pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Pete Beard5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck



Roger Young6-9pm, The Whale



High Voltage6:30-9:30pm, Doc Fords



DACAJO & Lisa V7-11pm, Shark Bar


Steve Farst9pm-1am, Cottage

ThursdayFebruary 14Valentine’s Day

SANTINI FARMERS MARKET 8am-1pm, Santini Marina Plaza. See Feb 5.

PUMP 61 CLASS 8am, Beach Baptist Church. See Feb 5.



MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR9am, Mound House. See Feb 2.

LIFE IN THE MANGROVES9:30-11am, Matanzas Pass Preserve. See Feb 7.



VOW RENEWAL10am, Lovers Key State Park. The Friends of Lovers Key host the 6th Annual Valentines Day Vow Renewal. Love is always in the air at Lovers Key, but even more so on Valentine’s Day. The ceremony at the Gazebo includes a Champagne Toast, full meal catered by Truly Scrumptious, coffee, desserts, dancing, photo & more. Of three ceremony times, two were full as SAND LIFE went to press. If you’d like to participate, sign up now for the 10 am ceremony at bit.ly/VowsLKSP

LOVERS KEY BIKE TOUR10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a park naturalist for a leisurely biking adventure around our Black Island Trail. Learn a little park history and experience some of the wildlife that call this maritime hammock home. Bring your own bike or rent one from the in-park concession. Reser-vations required. 239-463-4588. Free with park entry fees.

IPAD/IPHONE RESEARCH10:30am-12:30pm Beach Library. Robin Billing will cover Internet search techniques and Safari bookmarks. Pre-register with $1 sign up fee. 239-765-8162.


BEACH YOGA11am, Pink Shell Resort beach. See Feb 7.



VELVETEEN RABBIT1:30pm, Beach Library. How for-tunate are those who continue to love one another while traveling together along life’s pathway? Al-ice Glawe will read this beloved children’s story with commentary. Both children & adults welcome.

SHELL MOUND TOUR2pm, Mound House. See Feb 1.

MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR 2pm, Mound House. See Feb 2.

VINYASA FLOW YOGA7pm, Hammerhead Gym. See Feb 7.


February 2019 SAND LIFE FORTMYERSBEACH.NEWS page 17WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Shelley Faith 12-4pm;Terry Clemens 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

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










Sam DeArmond5-9pm, Lani Kai Sun Deck

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

Tyler Kluesner6-9pm, Whale



Matt Havers6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s





FridayFebruary 15



WATER EXERCISE9am, Water Aerobics; 10am, Aqua Yoga, Beach Pool. See Feb 1.



ART SHOW 10am - 3pm, FMB Art Association Gallery. See Feb 11.

GOPHER TORTOISE WALK10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a park naturalist for a leisurely walk along one of the park’s trails. Look for, and learn about the fascinating protected species, the gopher tortoise, a keystone species that lives right on Lovers Key. Reservations required. 239-463-4588. Free with park entry fees.

GOING TO THE HOSPITAL10:30am, Beach Library. Join Kathleen McMIllan, PharmD as she talks about what you should do as the patient before and during your stay.

PIANO RECITAL10:30am, Beach Library. See Feb 1.


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

WOUNDED WARRIOR BIKE RIDE12:30 registration; 1pm ride begins, Groves RV Resort, Lot 239. Join the yellow-shirted snowbirds for their monthly bike ride/poker run to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). Riders cover 10 miles making stops at 5 places to draw a card. Usually wraps up about 5pm. Entry is $10, half goes to the WWP. Held monthly on the 3rd FR of the month through March. For more information call 616-481-1551 or 603-355-7980.


CABLE TV ALTERNATIVES1:30pm, Beach Library. What

is “cord cutting?” This trend in home entertainment will be dis-cussed, as well as what it entails and what alternatives there are to cable television to watch what you want to watch. Pre-register 239-765-8162.

SHELL CRAFT1:30pm, Beach Library. Come, relax and enjoy making a deco-rative paperweight for your desk. Pre-register with materials fee of $5. 239-765-8162.


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








DJ G-Ride 1-5pm;Amplify 9:30pm-1:30am, Lani Kai

Mike Glean 1-5pmDogFish 6-10pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

George Lewis Duo 2-5pm;DACAJO & Lisa V, 8pm-12am, Shark Bar



Alan Small 5-8pm. Outrigger



Half Step Down 6-9pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham


Kapo Kings6:30-9:30pm, Doc Fords

Kat/Orlando Duo7-10pm, Parrot Key

Limited Edition8pm-12am, Castaways

Radio Ghost9pm-12am, Whale


SaturdayFebruary 16

EXERCISE CLASS8am, 30-min Cycle 61 Spin class; 8:30am, 30-min Body Pump Class. Beach Baptist Church. See Feb 2.


BOOK SALE9am-2pm, Beach Library. Stop by the Library garage for the Gi-ant Book Sale and Silent Auction by the Friends of the Library. Big selection; tiny prices. Continues on SU Feb 17.







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DISC GOLF TOURNEY1-3pm, Bay Oaks. Sign up to participate in this Disc Golf Tour-nament. $10/player. 239-765-4222.

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

DINNER DANCE5:30pm, Ascension Parish Hall. The Knights of Columbus host their annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance Enjoy a catered dinner and dancing to the music of San-chez Entertainment. Proceeds benefit the K of C local charities. Tickets $25 available after weekend masses, at the door or by calling George at 630-546-4801.


Awesomesauce 11-3pm; Aaron Seyfferth 4:30-8pm;Claire Liparulo 8:30-11:30pm, Salty Crab



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


Clive Live 1-5pmRadio Ghost 6-10pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

DJ G-Ride 1-5pm;Torched 9:30pm-1:30am, Lani Kai


Pitbull of Blues2-6pm, The Beach Bar

John Paul 4-7pm, Shuckers at GulfShore


Double Fly5-9pm, Lani Kai Sun Deck


Dazzling Delrays 6-9pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham


Faded Roots9pm-12am, Doc Fords


Bite the Bullet8pm-12am, Shark Bar

Rockin’ Horse8pm-12am, Castaways

Faded Roots 9pm-12am, Whale


SundayFebruary 17

BOOK SALE9am-2pm, Beach Library. Stop by the Library garage for the Gi-ant Book Sale and Silent Auction by the Friends of the Library. Big selection; tiny prices. Next Book Sale is Mar 16 - 17.

GALLERY TALK1pm. FMB Art Association Gal-lery. Attend the free Gallery Talk and Awards Reception for the “Under the Sun” FMBAA Spring Member Juried Art Show.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?SUNDAY, FEB 17


Wayne DeLoria 12-5pm; Sailor Larry 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Bubba Love 12:30-4:30pm;Shawn Russell 5:30-9:30pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

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

Jammin’ G’s 1-5pm;DJ TK 8pm-2am, Lani Kai



VCR2-6pm, The Beach Bar


MacArnold5-8pm, Shark Bar

Cadillac Blue5-8pm, Pinchers at Wyndham


Girl Meets Boy5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish House

Lee Hagan6-10pm, SOB’s



Soapy Tuna9pm-12am, Whale

MondayFebruary 18President’s Day



MAHJONG 9am-noon, Ascen-sion Church Hall. See Feb 4.





CARIBBEAN CRUISE IN CAR SHOW4-7pm, Parrot Key Caribbean Grill. See Feb 4.



Anthony Wayne 1-5pm;

Sherrin 6-10pm, PierSideJames Gragg 1-5pmBubba Love 5-8pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar



Sherrin 1-5pm, The Beach Bar










N2L Trio8pm- 12am, Castaways


TuesdayFebruary 19





VINYASA FLOW YOGA9am, Bay Oaks Rec Center. See Feb 5..

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CALOOSA CARVERS9am-noon, Mound House. See Feb 5.


WALKING GROUP9:30am, Chapel by the Sea. See Feb 5.


MANATEE TALK10am, Lovers Key State Park. Meet with a Park Naturalist for an interesting and informative talk about our local Manatees. Reservations required. 239-463-4588. Free with park entry fees.

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

Feb 2.


BOOK DISCUSSION10:30am, Beach Library. Join a discussion of “The Immortalists” by Chloe Benjamin. Newcomers welcome.

GAME DAY10:30am-1:30pm, Bay Oaks.

See Feb 1.



MAH JONGG 1:30pm, Beach Library. See Feb 5.


FULL MOON KAYAK TOUR5pm, Mound House. Explore the tidal creeks and winding mangrove tunnels in the hidden backwaters of Estero Bay as only a kayaker can on this unique guided- kayak tour. Ex-perience the abundant life in our estuary in the quiet of twilight by the light of the full moon. Reser-vations required. 239-765-0865. Cost: $45/person (MH members $15) All paddling equipment provided Weather permitting.


FULL MOON WALK5:52pm, Matanzas Pass Pre-serve. This experiential hands-on program will awaken and sharpen participant’s senses of smell, touch, hearing and night vision. Join two volunteers car-rying candle-lit lanterns through the Preserve as night descends and celebrate the darkness and the Full Snow Moon. Meet at the entrance to the Preserve behind the Historical Cottage on Bay Street. Program is free, but pre-registration is required. Lim-ited to 12 adult participants. To register, call Jim 239-747-3446.




Bill Zink 1-5pm;Jeff Whidby 6-10pm, Pierside




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February 2019 SAND LIFE FORTMYERSBEACH.NEWS page 25Bobby Blakey4-7pm, Shuckers at GulfShore









Matt Havers6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s









YOGA FLOW8:30am, FMB Woman’s Club. See Feb 13.




LIFE ALONG THE SHORE WALK 9-10am, Bunche Beach Preserve. See Feb 6.




EXPLORING ETHNOBOTANY9:30am, Matanzas Pass Pre-serve. See Feb 6.


SENSATIONAL SHARKS10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a Park Ranger for an inter-esting and fun talk about Sharks, an incredible group of animals often misunderstood. Explore why they are important to our ecosystem and how to protect them. Reservations required. Free with park entry. 239-463-4588.

KAYAK TOURS10am-1pm, North Naples with GAEA Guides. See Feb 6.



JELLYFISH10:30am, Beach Library. Join Katie Moses of Lovers Key State Park for a discussion of these beautiful and majestic animals. Learn about the fascinating life they lead.



PICK OF THE FLICKS1:30pm, Beach Library. “The Teacher,”, a film about a middle school teacher who manipulates her student’s parents into doing favors for her in exchange for test questions and good grades. Brief discussion afterwards.


MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR 2pm, Mound House. See Feb 2.



Terry Clemens 12:30-4:30pm;Barry Lawrence 5-9pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar





Aaron Seyfferth 5-8pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Endre D 5-8pm, Outrigger




Roger Young 6-9pm, The Whale






Radio Ghost 8-11pm, Shark Bar


Steve Farst 9pm-1am, Cottage

ThursdayFebruary 21










IPAD/IPHONE PHOTOS10:30am-12:30pm Beach Library. Robin Billing will cover how to take photos & videos, plus how to edit photos and cre-ate albums. Pre-register with $1 sign up fee. 239-765-8162.

BEACH YOGA 11am, Pink Shell Resort beach. See Feb 7.


BRIDGE GROUP 12:30-3:30pm, Chapel by the Sea. See Feb 4.


SHELL CRAFT 1:30pm, Beach Library. Come, relax and enjoy making a decorative picture frame for your favorite 4 x 6 photo. Pre-register with a $5 materials fee. 239-765-8162

MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR2pm, Mound House. See Feb 2.

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ASCENSION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6025 ESTERO BLVD, FMB

BAY OAKS RECREATION CENTER, 2731 OAK ST., FMB

BAY OAKS COMMUNITY POOL, 2600 OAK ST., FMB

BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH, 130 CONNECTICUT ST., FMB

BEACH LIBRARY, 2755 ESTERO BLVD., FMB

BEACH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,155 BAY RD, 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

DIXIE FISH, 714 FISHERMAN’S WHARF, FMB

DOC FORD’S, 708 FISHERMAN’S WHARF, FMB

FISH-TALE MARINA, 7225 ESTERO BLVD., FMB

FISH-TALE WATERFRONT RESTAU-RANT, 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 PARK, 16175 JOHN MORRIS RD, FORT MYERS

HISTORICAL COTTAGES, 161 BAY RD., FMB

LAKES REGIONAL PARK, 7330 GLADIOLUS DR, FORT MYERS LOVERS KEY STATE PARK, 8700 ESTERO BLVD., FMB

LYNN HALL PARK, 950 ESTERO BLVD., FMB

MATANZAS PASS PRESERVE, 199 BAY RD, FMB

MATANZAS ON THE BAY, 416 CRESCENT ST., 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

PARROT KEY CARIBBEAN GRILL, 2500 MAIN ST., FMB

PIERSIDE GRILL & FAMOUS BLOWFISH BAR, 1000 ESTERO BLVD., FMB

PINCHERS TIKI BAR AT WYNDHAM, 6890 ESTERO BLVD., FMB

PINK SHELL RESORT & MARINA, 275 ESTERO BLVD., FMB

PETE’S TIME OUT, 1005 ESTERO BLVD., FMB

PETEY’S UPPER DECK, 416 CRESCENT ST., FMB

RED COCONUT RV PARK, 3001 ESTERO BLVD, FMB

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

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3751 ESTERO BLVD, FMB

SALTY CRAB BAR & GRILL, 1154 ESTERO BLVD., FMB

SALTY SAM’S MARINA, 2500 MAIN ST., FMB

SANTINI MARINA PLAZA, 7205 ESTERO BLVD., FMB

SHARK BAR, 19030 SAN CARLOS BLVD., FMB

SHELL POINT RETIREMENT VILLAGE, 15101 SHELL POINT BLVD., FORT MYERS

SHUCKERS AT GULFSHORE, 1250 ESTERO BLVD., 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

THE BEACH BAR, 1668 I ST, FMB

THE WHALE, 1249 ESTERO BLVD., FMB

TIMES SQUARE, 1000 ESTERO BLVD., FMB

WA-KE HATCHEE PARK, 16760 BASS RD, FORT MYERS

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


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Danny Holmes5-9pm, Lani Kai Sun Deck

Sam DeArmond5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish

Tyler Kluesner6-9pm, Whale

Shawn Russell6-10pm, SOB’s


Kapo Kings6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s





FridayFebruary 22


WATER EXERCISE9am, Water Aerobics; 10am, Aqua Yoga, Beach Pool. See Feb 1.





ALLIGATOR PROGRAM10am, Lovers Key State Park.See Feb 6.

KAYAK TOUR 10am - 2pm, Tour the South & East sides of Estero Bay with GAEA Guides. Watch the Imperial River pour gently into Estero Bay. Learn more about this valuable estuary. $60 Reservations required. All equipment provided. 239-694-5513. GAEAFuides.com

PIANO RECITAL 10:30am, Beach Library. See Feb 1.


BALANCE, POSTURE & FLEXIBILITY 10:30am, Beach Library. Chris Williams, author of Balance University will discuss and demonstrate balance-based exercises that seniors can do to improve their coordination and balance.

BOSS THEATER TRIP11am, Bay Oaks. Join the Bay Oaks Social Seniors for a trip to see “Hay Fever” at the Florida Rep Theater. Fee $60. Registra-tion required. 239-765-4222..




OLD TIME RADIO1:30pm, Beach Library. From comedy to crime dramas, big band music to the original soap operas, breaking news and sports broadcasts, radio captivated audiences. Come hear what captured imaginations including some shows. Pre-reg-ister 239-765-8162

WRITING WORKSHOP1:30-3pm, Beach Library. See Feb 8.

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








Mike Glean 1-5pmRockin’ Horse 7-10pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

DJ G-Ride 1-5pm;High Voltage 9:30pm-1:30am, Lani Kai

George Lewis Duo 2-5pm;Twinkle & Rock Soul 8pm - 12am, Shark Bar



Alan Small5-8pm. Outrigger

George Lewis5-9pm, Lani Kai Sun Deck


Wayward Souls 6-9pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Julie Savannah6-9pm, Parrot Key


High Voltage6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s

Marty Stokes Band8pm-12am, Castaways

Punk Rock Karaoke9pm-12am, Whale


SaturdayFebruary 23

EXERCISE CLASS8am, 30-min Cycle 61 Spin class; 8:30am, 30-min Body Pump Class. Beach Baptist Church. See Feb 2..




ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE MOUND HOUSE10am Mound House. Explore what archaeologists have uncov-ered about the Calusa Indians that lived on this 2,000 year old Indian Shell Mound. View artifacts not currently on display and sort through materials from the mound. Learn some of the techniques and tools used to un-cover clues about people of the past. Adults $15, ages 6-12 $10. Museum admission included

SPECIAL OLYMPICS WALK10am, Ascension Church. The Knights of Columbus host their first “Walk for Special Olympics” fund-raiser to benefit the Lee County Special Olympics pro-gram. For more information, call Dennis 239-440-5511.


Bowditch Point Nature WalksMultiple Free Programs AvailableBy Gary [email protected]

The weather was cool and overcast as 12 hardy souls at-tended the free Bowditch Point Park Interpretive Walk at the 17-acre natural gem at the northern tip of Estero Island managed by Lee Coun-ty Parks & Recreation, but when we finished 90 minutes later, skies were clear and the temperature warm. Barry Fulmer, a 4-year volun-teer, led our program that began at the pavilion. He showed us a gumbo limbo tree, with red and peeling bark, saying its nickname is the “tourist tree because so many visitors get red and peeling skin from too much sun!” We looked for gopher tor-toises that are native to the Southeastern United States and prevalent at Bowditch Point. “They are a ‘keystone species,’” said Barry, “that digs burrows that provide shelter for at least 360 other animals.” The group encountered the Sabal Palm, Florida’s state tree. Barry adds that people often refer to it as “boots” because of its un-usual protruding bark that rolls up and out from the trunk. “Cowboys who worked this land would hang their wet boots from these to dry or would break them off for shoehorns.” He led us to the Matanzas Pass estuary, saying that “estuaries are where fresh and salt water meet – that is why we have mangroves here. Red mangroves grow closest to water, black mangroves in drier areas, with whites in the driest loca-tions. They stabilize the shoreline and are critical to our environment, especially during hurricanes. That is the marvelous thing about a bar-rier island – it is dynamic and alive.” Suddenly everyone “Oooh’s & Ahhh’s” at a bottlenose dol-phin dancing in Gulf! “This is a great spot to see dolphins,” said Barry, “along with manatees and sea turtles.” We walked roughly one mile over 90 minutes, with frequent stops to examine what we found. Bowditch Point Park at 50 Estero Boulevard, with free na-ture walks every other Tuesday through March 26 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., with walks February 12 & 26; and every Friday through April 26 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.; parking $2-per-hour. Lee County Parks & Recreation also offers the San Carlos Bay – Bunche Beach Preserve Nature Walk on Wednesdays through April 24 at 18201 John Morris Road, across from Fort Myers Beach, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.; free with parking $2-per-hour, along with the Matanzas Pass Preserve Nature Walk at 199 Bay Road with “Life in the Mangroves” on Thursdays through March 27 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. “Exploring Ethnobotany” is offered every Wednes-day at 9:30am in the Matanzas Pass Preserve. No reservations neces-sary; for information, call 239-432-2154 or see www.leeparks.org. Lovers Key State Park at 8700 Estero Boulevard hosts nature walks and programs free with park admission year-round at 10 a.m. For program schedule and reservations, call 239-463-4588 or see www.floridastateparks.org/loverskey. The free “Guided Beach Walk” at Newton Park at 4650 Estero Boulevard is Tuesdays year-round at 9 a.m. No reservations necessary; for details call 239-765-0865 or see www.moundhouse.org. Discover a different side of Fort Myers Beach on these nature walks and programs!

Barry Fulmer, in the center of the group, explains that Bowditch Point Park is an excellent location to view dolphins. PHOTO BY GARY MOONEY.


ART SHOW10am - 3pm, FMB Art Associ-ation Gallery. Board Members’ Show begins in Studio 2 Open Feb 23-Mar 7. “Under the Sun” show continues in Main Gallery.


MOUND HOUSE TOUR11am & 1pm, Mound House. See Feb 1.

SHELL MOUND TOUR12pm, Mound House. See Feb 1.

MOUND KEY BOAT TOUR2:30 - 5:45pm, Fish Tale Marina.See Feb 8.

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

HIGH ROLLIN’ 6-10pm, FMB Woman’s Club. Join the Beach School PTO fundraiser High Rollin’ on the Beach gaming fundraiser at the FMB Woman’s Club. This year’s theme is “Lucky Hearts”. Tickets $50/person include food, music entertainment, cash bar and $10K in fun money. Tickets online at Highrollionthebeach.eventsmart.com.


Awesomesauce 11-3pm; Aaron Seyfferth 4:30-8pm;Busted Stuff 8-11pm, Salty Crab



Briz & Lady 1-4pm;Mark, Gretch & Jo 8pm-12am, Shark Bar

DJ G-Ride 1-5pm;Radio Ghost 9:30pm-1:30am, Lani Kai

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


Clive Live 1-5pmShelly Brooks 6-10pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar


Rex Bongo2-6pm, The Beach Bar





Kate Keys 6-9pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham



Rocker 8pm-12am, Castaways

New Vinyls 9pm-12am, Cottage

Steve McD Band9pm-12am, Whale

SundayFebruary 24

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?

Mary Winner 12-3pm,Harper & Midwest Kind 5-8pm, Shark Bar


Wayne DeLoria 12-5pm; Sailor Larry 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Bubba Love 12:30-4:30pm;Shawn Russell 5:30-9:30pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

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

Jammin’ G’s 1-5pm;Double DJs 7pm-2am, Lani Kai

3 Crooked Steps1-4pm, Doc Ford’s


Heavy Weather2-6pm, The Beach Bar


Cadillac Blue 5-8pm, Pinchers at Wyndham


Girl Meets Boy5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish

Lee Hagan 6-10pm, SOB’s



Faded Roots 9pm-12am, Whale

MondayFebruary 25



MAHJONG 9am-noon, Ascen-sion Church Hall. See Feb 4.

QUILTING 9am-1pm, Beach Library. See Feb 4.





NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES 10:30am, Beach Library. David Hamera will discuss dances, pip ceremonies and sweat lodges.



GUITAR LESSONS 1:30pm, Beach Library. See Feb 4.

PIANO LESSONS 2:30pm, Beach Library. See Feb 4.


Double DJs 11am-2am, Lani Kai





Sherrin 1-5pm, The Beach Bar









Frank Torino Dance Party7-10pm, Parrot Key

N2L Trio 8pm- 12am, Castaways


TuesdayFebruary 26



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BARRIER ISLAND RAMBLE 9:30-11am, Bowditch Point Park. See Feb 12.

WALKING GROUP 9:30am, Chapel by the Sea. See Feb 5.





BEGINNING BIRDING10am, Lovers Key State Park. Explore some of the prime bird-ing areas of Lovers Key State Park with a Park Naturalist. Learn how to identify the birds you see. Get tips on places in the park where you might find some great birding. Bring your own binoculars or camera. A limited number of binoculars are available. Reservations required. Free with Park entry. 239-463-4588.

IPAD/IPHONE TRAVEL10:30am-12:30pm Beach Library. Robin Billing will show you how to enhance your travel & communication experiences with Maps, Yelp and TripAdvisor, plus how to manage contacts and make FaceTime video calls. Pre-register with $1 sign up fee. 239-765-8162

JAKE SUMMERLIN10:30am, Beach Library. Join DL Havlin, local author and his-torian, to learn more about the interesting life and times of the

“King of the Crackers” and “King of the Cattle Barons.” Summerlin is credited as the most influential man in Florida history from the last Spanish colonial days to the twilight of the 20th century.



MAH JONGG 1:30pm, Beach Library. See Feb 5.

FIND MORE MEANING IN LIFE 1:30pm, Beach Library. “Finding More Meaning in Your Life”. Join Patrice Koerper Robson to discuss the keys to leading a purposeful life with a greater sense of resilience and trust.




VIENNA BOYS CHOIR7pm, Village Church, Shell Point Retirement Village. Enjoy a heavenly evening with this venerable choir with roots dating back 5 centuries. The singers ages 10-14, hail from dozens of nations and tour in groups of 25. The choir’s repertoire include medieval, contemporary and experimental music.Tickets $40. 239-454-2067.




Bill Zink, 1-5pm;Jeff Whidby 6-10pm, Pierside



Bobby Blakey4-7pm, Shuckers at GulfShore

Meagan Rose 5-8pm, Outrigger




Timmy Johnston5-9pm, Lani Kai Sun Deck



Anthony Wayne 6-10pm. SOB’s


Busted Stuff 7-10pm, Salty Crab


Steve Farst 8-11pm, Shark Bar






YOGA FLOW 8:30am, FMB Woman’s Club. See Feb 13.


MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR 9am, Mound House. See Feb 2.


LIFE ALONG THE SHORE WALK 9-10am, Bunche Beach Preserve. See Feb 6.


BAY OAKS ACTIVITIES

9am Spin Cycle; 9am Shift Shape; 10:30am Chair Yoga; 10:30am-1:30pm Pickleball. Bay Oaks Recreation Center. 239-765-4222.


EXPLORING ETHNOBOTANY 9:30am, Matanzas Pass Preserve. See Feb 6.



KAYAK TOURS10am-1pm, North Naples with GAEA Guides. See Feb 6. .


LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S10:30am, Beach Library. Join Chuck and Cassie Conrad to learn ways of coping and living with this disease. All options available for in-home care.



OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH11am, Bay Oaks. Bay Oaks Social Seniors invite you to join them on a trip to visit an area restaurant. Pre-register 239-765-4222. Fee: $4 + lunch cost. Leaves at 11am.


EVERGLADES ARCHEOLOGY 1:30pm, Beach Library. Learn about the archeological remains in the Ev-erglades and how archeologists study them.

MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR2pm, Mound House. See Feb 2.



CONT’D FROM PG.29TUESDAY, FEB 26

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GENERAL COMMENTS:We’re going to have to be quick this month because, you know, there aren’t that many days to play around with in February, especially with the next leap year being NEXT year (like we couldn’t spare the day for THIS year). So, like all the political promises that we’ve learned to live without, we’ll make do with what we’ve got to work with. At least we can enjoy the omelet, even if it isn’t a soufflé. So, here’s what we’ve got to work with this month: Common Sense as conspira-cy theories perpetrated by insidious people.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18)We all know the lyric, “You can’t always get what you waah-aunt … but if you try sometime, you get what you need.” This concept was passed on to Mick Jagger when he was a little kid in school, by a teacher who was also a union labor pro-pagandist. MI 6 then implanted an operative playing a groupie with the Rolling Stones, to get Mick to write a pop song on the subject and get it performed world-wide. Marketers then started selling Mao worker hats and Chinese slippers to the teenagers. The fix was in. And now, 50 years later we’re full circle on the cycle. Beware fads on hats and shoes!

PISCES (Feb 19 - March 20) “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” That might be true if the bush is a bank and you’re holding the paper. Otherwise, who really gives a crap. Well, unless you bought into the “grass is always greener on the other side” psychosis. That one usually resolves into trespassing charges. No - if you’re looking at a bird in your hand you’re probably too busy with the flapping wings and loose bowels to worry about what’s in the bushes. Just focus on the task at hand.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)“What you see is what you get.” Wow! Sounds like a stern parental unit remon-strating her out-of-control rug rats at Target. While it is used often by parents little is known of its origin. Evidently it was tracked back to a Wiccan sorcerer who used the spell on his followers to disguise the fact that he sold the beans for a bunch of tank tops for the villagers. He had to bend over backwards to make it appealing until he drew a rune on the front of one. Then everything turned out okay and everybody wore the tank tops around the village. Some even prized them as collectibles and stored them as valuables.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” This was of course spoken by Juliet, who, as Old Capulet said to Paris, ‘… hath not seen the change of four-teen years’.” In other words, she was 13 years old! Well, here comes another adage: “God ordains strength out of the mouth of babes and sucklings.” (Psalms 8:2 for those of you tracking with me). We’re not going to argue with that God, because He is holding all the cards. So, the saying holds true, and the next time somebody asks, “What’s that smell?” you can feel free to say whatever you like, because it will still smell the same.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)“Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.” No brainer there - did you ever take a look at their teeth? The older the horse, the bigger the teeth! But, if you don’t look, you might miss that it really isn’t a gift. So you better look the ‘gift giver in the eye’ and determine if maybe you should look that gift horse in the mouth - bite or no bite. To defend against such uncertainties always carry a spare gift. That way, if someone offers you a gift, you can give one back immediately. This action balances out the unknowns, and (hopefully) both of you end up with presents! Win-win.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)You may find yourself stumbling around in a bit of a fog, wondering what day of the week it is. If you weren’t smart enough to keep a calendar on the wall, marking off each day as it passes, you’re in the zone known as: “Close but no cigar.” The adage “feet don’t fail me now” works sometimes - thanks to muscle memory - getting you over to the coffee maker. Unfortunately not so much if it’s the middle of the afternoon and you just walked into a room … for some reason. At that point, rather than “opening a can of worms” you’d best “sit this one out.” Go find a beach chair somewhere, and count some clouds instead.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) It’s kinda funny that you can “cry me a river” but you can’t “cry over spilt milk.” First off, no one has the capacity to cry a river of tears. Secondly, why can’t you cry over spilt milk? Wouldn’t you, if it was all you had left and you hadn’t had your morning coffee yet? Maybe it’s all in the innuendo, non-sexual. And so, underneath it all, it is your intention to do it anyway driving the whole argument, so you might as well do it. So much less effort gets expended.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept 22)“Curiosity killed the cat.” Actually, the whole quote is ““Curiosity killed the cat, you know, but satisfaction brought him back snap-ass happy (Stephen King, the Col-orado Kid)”. See what happens when you don’t let people finish their sentences? You miss the best part - the punchline. With the first part we end up with a dead cat. What did we miss? We all know cats have nine lives (duh). Therefore ‘satis-faction’ must be an obscure reference to god and reincarnation, who brings him back all “snap-ass happy.” Just remember, you only get nine lives, if you’re a cat.

LIBRA (Sept 23 - Oct 23)“Happy as a clam.” Most of us know Happy as a purple unicorn in a tv show. We only got to see him for one season, but it ended incomplete, and I think he goes undercover as a clam next season. I mean, we can’t really be talking about real clams. Has anyone ever really seen a happy clam? Shells cracked open, and eaten alive? That doesn’t sound like a happiness to me! I’m going with the psychedelic, purple, plush, unicorn toy going undercover as a clam. That’s real to me because I’ve seen it on tv. So saying, be ready for change.

SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 21)What we usually mean when we say, “Hit below the belt” … well, being a guy the concept causes me to go breathless, speechless even. But that’s a gen-der-specific statement, and in this day-and-age identifying anyone as any kind of gender leads to viral mudslinging in a heartbeat. So we’ll be redefining the phrase to reference things like ‘the bible belt’, or ‘the corn belt,’ or something more non-gender related. That way we can be right in the middle of the road, standing on the yellow line, unmoving, barely breathing. We will not be rattling any cages this month.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21)What happened to my wet clothes? They got “hung out to dry.” That’s the original concept referred to in that saying. In reality? When you get hung out to dry it ain’t because your clothes are wet. Oh, the morbid images that come to mind with that phrase - images of spy movies and such. No, thank you. You know what? Even if it’s just because my clothes are wet I don’t want to be hung out to dry. Well, unless it’s in a hammock with a cool drink in my hand. That’ll work.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19)You know when you feel like “making a mountain out of a molehill?” Here’s a little known fact: Florida crackers have no concept of what you mean by mountain. Think about it. They’ve seen the postcards of mountains, but have not experi-enced the sensation of altitude in their ears. And, anyway, when was the last time you actually saw a molehill? That’s why crackers are all so chill. They hear the words coming out of the snowbirds mouth, but were really thinking about something else, like fishing.

Disclaimer: As you know by now, I’m not an astronomer, astrologer or even a layman horoscopologist. These horoscopes are all a figment of our imagina-tions. True, “we suffer more often in imagination than in reality (Seneca)” But then “Reality can be beaten with enough imagination (Mark Twain).” Just keep in mind that “imagination is the reality of the dreamer (Scott Ringenbach)” and just leave the dreaming to my Imaginarium (I just upgraded my cranial movie theater to Imax.)





Luckett’s 2-6pm, The Beach Bar


Aaron Seyfferth5-8pm, Pinchers at Wyndham

Endre D 5-8pm, Outrigger



Jeff Lyons 5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish

Roger Young 6-9pm, The Whale





Briz & Lady 7-10pm, Salty Crab

Charlie Moon 8-11pm, Shark Bar



ThursdayFebruary 28


PUMP 61 CLASS 8am, Beach Baptist Church. See Feb 5.


BOSS BIKE TRIP 9am, Bay Oaks. Join Bay Oaks Social Seniors for their bike trip at Venetian Waterway. Fee $17. Registration required 239-765-4222.

MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR 9am, Mound House. See Feb 2.






BEACH YOGA 11am, Pink Shell Resort beach. See Feb 7.








Scotty Bryan 1-5pm;Electric Lipstick 7-10pm,

Nauti Parrot Dock BarDouble DJs 11am-2am, Lani Kai








Sam DeArmond5-9pm, Lani Kai Sun Deck

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

Tyler Kluesner 6-9pm, Whale



Kapo Kings6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s


Torched 8pm-12am, Shark Bar


New Vinyls 9pm-1am, Cottage


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