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SAND LIFE FORTMYERSBEACH.NEWS June 2018


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By Gary [email protected]

“I was 9-years-old and saw a couple guitarists on local television, thought that was neat, and found myself drawn to it,” said popular island performer Bill Zink. “I’d like to tell you it was from watching The Beatles, but mine is a simple origin!” He came to Southwest Florida 14 years ago, from Rhode Island, “where I was a welder, electrician, then supervisor on nuclear submarines. I did that for 23 years, raising my family, but my wife hated the cold, so we came down and took a leap of faith into music. Within the first month, I had a couple of steady gigs, and it took off from there.” Bill does not have one standard style. “Here you have to play everything, like Country and Island and Rock-&-Roll, but my favorite is surf-guitar, made famous by Duane Eddy and Dick Dale.” Requests range all over the board, “but my favorite is ‘Pipeline’ by Dick Dale. I have my own rendition that is very quick, and in the middle, I throw in some of ‘The Green Hornet.” Check that out on YouTube, from a performance from about 10 years ago, when my hair was darker!” Known as both Bill Zink and Smokin’ Bill, he performs half the time solo, and the rest with daughter Meagan Rose as “Meagan Rose & Papa.” “She has a great voice and plays piano, in an Elton John style, and we work off each other well. We started performing

together in Rhode Island when she was a teenager, and she came down about a year after I did to get into music. Our shows are completely different from my solo stuff, so that keeps everything fresh for me.” To catch him on the beach, Bill is at the Pierside Grill Tuesdays through Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sundays 6 to 10 p.m.; and Nervous Nellie’s on Sundays from Noon to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays 6 to 10 p.m. He and Meagan Rose are at Shoeless Joe’s in Fort Myers on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m., Key Lime Bistro on Captiva Fridays from 6 to 10 p.m., and The Outrigger Saturdays from 2 to 5 p.m., as well as private performances at country clubs and gated communities, “so that breaks up my schedule and is cool!” To book Bill, see his Website at smokinbill.com or Facebook at smokin-billzink. What make Bill unique is that “I finger-pick guitar, using a thumbpick, like Tommy Emmanuel and Jerry Reed, rather than just strumming away like everyone else.” Bill is known for another interesting aspect – bread! “My hobby is baking breads, like sourdough and bagels, and I pass them out to bartenders and waitresses and audience members and people love it!” For Bill, the best aspect of playing on the beach “is knowing how much people appreciate me, whether they are dancing or sitting back tapping their fingers and toes. Another wonderful part is during season, when snowbirds return, as it becomes a big reunion!”

A Thumb-Pickin’ Good Time With Island Musician Bill Zink

Bill Zink plays at The Pierside Grill every Tuesday-Thursday from 1-5pm and Sun-

day 12-4pm. Photo by Gary Mooney.


All MonthFORT MYERS BEACH COMMUNITY POOL2600 Oak Street, FMB. Summer hours are 10am-6pm every day MO – SU. Water Aerobics are offered every MO, WE & FR at 9am. The floating obstacle course will be set up June 1-June 9. 239-463-5759.

FORT MYERS BEACH ART ASSOCIATION GALLERYLocated at the corner of Donora and Shell Mound. (3030 Shell Mound Blvd.) The Summer Show is on ex-hibit now in the gallery. New pieces added throughout summer months. Gallery summer hours: WE & TH 9am-12 noon. 239-463-3909. www.fortmyersbeachart.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 activi-

ties, or call 239-765-4222 for more information. 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 cul-tural history where Estero Island’s oldest standing structure sits atop an ancient Calusa Indian 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 vis-itors. Come see this historic treasure and check out the museum store! Grounds open sunrise to sunset at no charge. Museum Open TU, WE & SA, 9am-4pm. 451 Connecticut Street. Call 239-765-0865 for more information.

FORT MYERS BEACH LIBRARYBooks, newspapers, magazines,

Wi-Fi, public computers and fascinating collections. Visitors welcome! Hours: MO – FR 9am-5pm; SA 9am-1pm. Visit the Friends Used Book Store on the 3rd floor for books, cold drinks and snacks. Friends Store open MO-FR 9:15am-4:45pm. The Library is located at 2755 Estero Blvd, FMB. 239-765-8162.

Friday, June 1

MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR8am, 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. $45/person, Members $15. Museum admission included. Reservations required. 239-765-0865.

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 $7/class. Instructor Sue Anderson. 941-224-8467 Offered MO, WE & FR.

BAY OAKS FITNESS9am Shift Step; 10:30am – 1:30pm Game Day (Mahjong, Dominoes & Cards) Game Day offered every MO & FR.

BRIDGE9:30am – 2pm, FMB Woman’s Club. All bridge players are invited 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 activi-ties. Offered every TU & FR. Do not need to be a member to play, all are welcome.

June 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

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Cover Photo: Least Terns Spring and summer find many shorebirds nesting on our beaches. In our Cover Photo, Least Terns are seen gather-ing in a grassy area at Lovers Key State Park. Designated as a Threatened Species in Florida, habitat loss is the main threat Least Terns face due to coastal development and increased hu-man traffic on the beach. Rising sea levels and more frequent strong storms that may wash over nests are also a threat. Cover Photo courtesy of Lovers Key State Park.

Least Tern with chick. Photo by Pamela Jones-Morton.


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From fall through spring, right in time for snowbirds and seasonal residents, Lee County Parks & Recreation hosts Fort Myers Beach nature walks, but when tourists depart, so do those walks, so what is a person to do who needs a regular dose of nature? Fortunately, the historic Mound House has you covered, with their “Guided Beach Walk” at Newton Park at 4650 Estero Boulevard every Tuesday, weather permitting, at 9 a.m. While the walk is free and does not require reservations, there is a $3-per-hour parking fee, unless you ride your bike or the trolley to the park. Volunteer Gayle Crabtree-Pergoli led a recent program the Sand Paper attended with roughly 10 adults and children, though Mound House staff takes over for the summer. Even before we hit the beach, Gayle talked about sea oats adjacent to Newton Cottage. “They withstand hurricane-force winds, keeping our sand in place. Now let’s walk to the beach, to see what funky things we find!” The first thing we see are pen shells. “These are bi-valves,” explained Gayle, “with an orange-colored mollusk inside.” We find remnants of a horse conch egg case, that Gayle stated can hold up to 200 eggs. “This is the State shell, but rare to find on our beach. Boring sponges get their name, not because they have dull personalities, but because they cover other shells entirely, then drill multiple holes. Slipper snails look like tiny bedroom slippers that you could slid a small foot inside! When you see a sand dollar, you find what looks like little doves, that are actually parts of what people think of as their mouths; they are not really

Guided Beach WalkTuesday Programs Free, Fun, Fascinating

Cont’d pg.8 Gayle Crabtree-Pergoli leads the “Guided Nature Walk”Tuesday mornings at Newton Park.


WATER AEROBICS9am-10am, Beach Pool. Low impact fitness class consisting of large rhythmic movements performed in water to increase heart rate and im-prove cardiovascular health. Offered every MO, WE & FR.

SEA TURTLE TALK10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a park ranger to learn about the fascinating life cycle and journeys of the marine turtles that visit Lovers Key each summer. Learn about their nesting behavior and learn what you can do to help protect them. Free with park entry. Reservations required 239-463-4588.

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.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?FRIDAY, JUNE 1

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

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

Mike Glean 1-5pm; Cj & Friends 6-10pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

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

Roger Young4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulfshore

Alan Small5-8pm. Outrigger

Daniel D 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Badger & Rose 5:30-7:30pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead

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

Ragady Lapsey6-9pm, Shark Bar

Obe Gonzalez6-9pm, Beached Whale

Deb & the Dynamics 6-9pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Hester Prynn Duo6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Clive Live6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Anthony Wayne6-10pm. SOB’s

Kapo Kings6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s

Bubba Love7-10pm, Parrot Key

Wayward Souls8pm-12am, Castaways

Steve Farst Trio9pm-1am, Cottage

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

Saturday, June 2

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 comfortable shoes and dress to be outside. Bring water, sunscreen and binoculars. Free with paid parking. 239-533-7580 or 533-7576

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, sunscreen 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.

FAMILY FUN KAYAK TOUR9am, Mound House. Fun for the whole family - a kayak tour designed for parents and their children ages 6 & up. Look for wildlife including birds, dolphins and manatees as you cruise through the mangroves in Es-tero Bay. Great for children and first time kayakers with instruction on land before heading out at an easy, relaxed pace. Reservations required 239-765-0865. Cost: $15 (ages 6 to 12); $25 (ages 13 and up) Museum Admission included (Members $10) All paddling equipment provided. Weather permitting. Maximum of 12 paddlers per tour.

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

BAY OAKS FITNESSOpen Gym 10am-9pm; Pickleball 10:30am. Pickleball offered every TH & SA.

SHELL MOUND TOUR11am & 2pm, Mound House. Go on a tour with Mound House interpretive staff and immerse yourself inside a 2,000-year-old Calusa Indian Shell Mound. Explore the archaeology of the Calusa and a variety of hands –on interactives. Adults $15 includes museum admis-sion. Members free. 239-765-0865, moundhouse.org.

MOUND HOUSE TOUR1pm, Mound House. Guided Muse-um Tours. Join Mound House inter-preters 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 of the Mound House. Adults $15 includes museum admission; Members free. 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org

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 Double Standard.

TRIVIA7pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?SATURDAY, JUNE 2

Kevon, 12-4pm & 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

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

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

Bubba Love 1-5pm; DVS Duo 5:30-9:30pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

AwesomeSauce, 1-5pm:Aaron Seyfferth 6-10pm, Salty Crab

Ayla Lynn1-4pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead

Jammin’ G’s1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

Meagan Rose & Smokin’ Bill2-5pm. Outrigger

Chris Casdia4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulfshore

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

Some Little Fish5:30-9:30pm, Dixie Fish

Music Box 6-9pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Bite the Bullet6-9pm, Shark Bar

Tommy Van Owen6-9pm, Beached Whale

Sam DeArmond6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Dave Collaton6-10pm, SOB’s


Frank Torino7-10pm, Parrot Key

Wildfire8pm-12am, Castaways

Clive Live8pm, Sunset Beach

Troublemakers9pm-1am, Cottage

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

Sunday, June 3

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?

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

Clive Live 1-5pm; Mike O’Neil 5:30-9:30pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

Deb & the Dynamics1-4pm, Doc Ford’s

Ron Daniels1-4pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead

Barry Lawrence1-5pm, Sunset Beach

Jammin’ G’s1-5pm, Beach Bar, Lani Kai

Princess & Small Town2-5pm. Outrigger

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SAND LIFE FORTMYERSBEACH.NEWS June 2018Oaklee Duo3-7pm, Parrot Key

Renee Hose4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulfshore

Sam DeArmond4-7pm, Dixie Fish

Dreamkeepers 5-8pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

James Wilder5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Timmy Johnston6-9pm, Beached Whale

Rusty Wright Band6-9pm, Shark Bar

Lee Hagan 6-10pm, SOB’s

DJ TK8pm-2am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai


Monday, June 4

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

WATER AEROBICS9am, Beach Pool. See June 1.

BAY OAKS FITNESS9am Shift Step; 10:30am Game Day (Mahjong, Dominoes & Cards); 6-9pm Open Gym.

SENIOR BRIDGE12:30-3:30pm, Chapel by the Sea Silver Hall. Join the FMB Senior Bridge Group each MO & TH for some friendly bridge. Cost $4/day. Snacks provided.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?MONDAY, JUNE 4

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

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

DJ TK1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

Bobby Blakey4-7pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead

Steve Farst4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulfshore

Scotty Bryan5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Brian Markley5-9pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

Sideshow Bob6-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Danny Shepard6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out


Will Kaiser6-10pm, SOB’s

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

3 Crooked Steps9pm-1am, Cottage

Tuesday, June 5

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

BEACH YOGA9am, Pink Shell Resort. Open to guests and non-guests. Bring towel/mat, water, sunglasses & sunscreen. $10. Weather permitting. Offered each TU morning at 9am and TH afternoon at 6:30pm or sunset. 203-305-1663

BOTANICAL GARDENS TOUR9am, Bay Oaks. Join the Bay Oaks Social Seniors for a trip to the Botanical Gardens in Fort Myers. After the tour, the group will visit the Butterfly Garden and then enjoy lunch. Cost of lunch not included in fee. $17. Pre-registration required.

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. Approx.1 hour, weather permitting. Offered every TU morning. 239-765-0865

BRIDGE9:30am – 2pm, FMB Woman’s Club. See June 1.

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

SHELL MOUND TOUR11am & 2pm, Mound House. See June 2.

MOUND HOUSE TOUR1pm, Mound House. See June 2.

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

BAY OAKS FITNESS6pm Volleyball.

TRIVIA NIGHT7pm, Castaways

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?TUESDAY, JUNE 5

Peter Taylor 1-5pm; Fawny Frost 5:30-9:30pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

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


Greg Watts4-7pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead

Wendell Ray4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulfshore

Meagan Rose5-8pm, Outrigger

Sailor Larry5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

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

Aaron Seyfferth6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out


Jeff Crawford6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Smokin’ Bill6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s


Remedy9pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Bad Banditos9pm-1am, Cottage

Wednesday, June 6

CYCLE 61 FITNESS CLASSES 8am Spin; 9:30am

Senior Spin & Tone. Beach Baptist Church. See June 1.

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

BAY OAKS FITNESS9am Spin Cycle; 9am Shift Step.


ART SHOW9am-noon, Fort Myers Beach Art Association Gallery. Summer Show on exhibit. See Gallery info under All Month.

KAYAK TOUR10am-1pm, North Naples. Enjoy the Cocohatchee River/Wiggins Pass Es-tuary Kayak Tour with Gaea Guides. This beautiful estuary includes mangroves and many birds, dol-phins, manatees and other critters. $55 includes all equipment. Offered every WE. Reservations required. 239-694-5513


POT LUCK LUNCH 12-1:30pm, Chapel by the Sea Silver Hall. Join the Bay Oaks Senior Group for a potluck lunch and pro-gram on the first WE each month. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. Bay Oaks provides the main dish and drinks.


WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6

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

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

Marty Keane 2-5pm; Gatlin 6-9, Shark Bar

Sailor Larry1-4pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead


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doves, but it makes a good story!” She reminded everyone that it is illegal to take live shells from the beach. “Should you find one and want to save its life, please don’t chuck it back into the Gulf, as they are little animals, and smacking around inside their hard shells will kill them; gently take them to the edge of the water and place them back in.” Gayle picked up and discussed whatever she found on the beach that day, and identified what those on the walk saw as well. By the time we finished, each child had a handful of dead shells. The entire program occurred directly in front of Newton Cottage, so despite its title, there was actually little walking! Every “Guided Beach Walk” is different, depending upon what is discovered that morning. Newton Park is the former Seven Seas estate of Jim and Ellie Newton. Jim (1905-1999) became well known through his book, “Uncommon Friends,” detailing his personal relationships with key 20th century figures such as Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Charles Lindbergh and Dr. Alexis Carrel. The approximately one-hour free “Guided Nature Walk” is offered every Tuesday, weather permitting, at 9 a.m. Meet at the thatched hut and wear sunscreen, appropriate clothing, shoes that can get wet, sunglasses and a hat; for details contact the Fort Myers Beach Cultural Resources Department at 239-765-0865 or see www.moundhouse.org.

Guided Beach WalkTuesday Programs Free, Fun, Fascinating, Cont’d from pg.5

Gayle explains a horse conch egg case to the group. Photos by Gary Mooney.


Charlie Moon4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulfshore

Endre D5-8pm, Outrigger

Pete Beard5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck


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

Roger Young6-9pm, Beached Whale

Shawn Russell6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Michael Antoine6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

James Gragg6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

Frank Thompson6-10pm, SOB’s

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

Steve McDougall7-10pm, Castaways

Steve Farst Band9pm-1am, Cottage

Radio Ghost10pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Thursday, June 7

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

YOGA9am, Bay Oaks. Vinyasa flow yoga – all levels. $12 members; $14 non-members. Bring towel/mat, water. Offered Thursdays at 9am. Contact Laura Paradiso with any questions 203-305-1663.


BAY OAKS FITNESS9am Yoga; 10:30am Pickleball; Open Gym 6-9pm.

SENIOR BRIDGE12:30-3:30pm, Chapel by the Sea. See June 4.

SUNSET BEACH YOGA6;30pm or sunset, Pink Shell Resort. Open to guests and non-guests. Bring towel/mat, water, sunglasses & sunscreen. $10. Weather permitting. Offered each TU morning at 9am and TH afternoon at 6:30pm or sunset. 203-305-1663

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?THURSDAY, JUNE 7

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

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

Laurie Starr Duo 3-6pm; Brenda’s Karaoke 7-10, Shark Bar

Jeff Greene1-5pm, Salty Crab


Housley/deGuerre Duo4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulfshore

Shawn Russell4-7pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead

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

Two Hands5-8pm. Outrigger

Mary Winner5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

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

Tyler Kluesner6-9pm, Beached Whale

Kelly Neff6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

RaShimba6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s





Wendall Ray8-11pm, Sunset Beach

Electric Lipstick8pm-12am, Castaways

Soulixer9pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

New Vinyls9pm-1am, Cottage

Friday, June 8





SENSATIONAL SHARKS10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a park ranger for an interesting and fun talk about sharks. Discover why sharks, which are often feared, are an incredible group of animals that are commonly misunderstood. Learn their role in the ecosystem and how to protect them. Free with park entry. Reservations required 239-463-4588.


Anthony Wayne 12-4pm; Sheena Brook 6-9pm, Salty Crab





Mary Winner4-7pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead



Tyler Kluesner5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai



Jimmy Dredd6-9pm, Beached Whale

Karibbean Grooves6-9pm, Shark Bar



High Voltage6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s

Barry Lawrence8pm, Sunset Beach

Rockin’ Horse8pm-12am, Castaways


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

Saturday, June 9

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





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 Buckin’ Wild.

SUNSET KAYAK TOUR6:45pm, Mound House. Catch a beautiful sunset while exploring the tidal creeks and winding man-grove tunnels in the backwaters of Estero Bay. Unique tour offers rare opportunity to experience the estuary’s abundant life in the quiet of twilight. Reservations required. Exact time set when reservation made. 239-765-0865, $50, museum admission included; members $25, All paddling Cont’d pg.12

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Field Guild to Fort Myers Beach:Snowy Plovers

By Rae BurnsEnvironmental & Stormwater TechnicianTown of Fort Myers Beach

Snowy plovers, in my opinion, are some of the cutest shore birds that call Fort Myers Beach home. The snowy plover is a very small shorebird, approximately the size of a sparrow, with short, thin black bill and gray legs. Their body color runs from very light grey-al-most white to grey brown with a white stomach. They also have what is called a necklace of black feathers around their neck that becomes more pronounced in males during breeding season. Typically when they move, they will run forward a few steps, pause, and then run again. When they really want to go fast they will their body down and stretch out their head and neck in a faster version of their go, pause, go fashion of moving. Their diet includes crusta-ceans, insects, mollusks, and marine worms that they pick out of the washed-up material from the tides known as the wrack line. Some-times they will hold one foot forward and shuffle it rapidly over the surface of the sand, like they are trying to startle their prey into moving. Snowy plovers can be found on sandy beaches along coast-al areaof the Americas. Within Florida, one group occurs in the north-west, from Franklin County west, and the other occurs from Pasco to Collier Counties in the southwest. Fort Myers Beach is lucky enough to have Snowy Plovers who live on the island year-round. The best place to see them is at the wrack line during the early morning and early evening. They tend to stay in the southern section of the island, but can be found all over Fort Myers Beach. Nesting occurs on open sandy beaches between the months of February and August. Nests consist of a small depression in the sand, sometimes with bits of shell, and are well camouflaged to avoid detection by predators and humans. Females usually lay three eggs during each nesting attempt, which are tan and speckled to cam-ouflage them in the sand, and will hatch in about four weeks. Both the male and female share responsibility for incubating eggs and rearing chicks. It is a sight to see both parents trying to corral their chicks, who enjoy roaming the beach just a few hours after hatching.

The chicks stay with the parents for 28 to 35 days before they head out on their own. Anytime the chicks are in danger, the par-ents will give a call that tells them to stay put, and the chicks will sit down and stay perfectly still. The parents will also do a broken wing display in order to draw predators away from the babies. They will drag one wing behind them as they walk away from their chicks, trying to get the predator’s attention. Once the predator is far enough away from the nest, the parent will quickly fly back to where the chicks are hiding to give the all clear!

Photos courtesy of Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.


equipment provided. 239-765-0865; moundhouse.org


SEAN CHAMBERS8:00pm, Center for the Performing Arts, Hinman Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Enjoy Florida native Sean Cham-bers, accomplished blues guitarist, for an evening of extraordinary music. Tickets begin at $20. 239-495-8989










Bobby Blakey4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulfshore



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

Meghan Rose6-9pm, Beached Whale

Twinkle & Rock Soul6-9pm, Shark Bar


Just Jeff6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai




Backlash8pm-12am, Castaways


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

Sunday, June 10




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



Ron Daniels 1-4pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead

Jammin’ G’s1-5pm, Beach Bar, Lani Kai



Meagan Rose4-7pm, Dixie Fish


N2L 5-8pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Annika Chambers Blues5-8pm, Shark Bar

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

Sam DeArmond6-9pm, Beached Whale

Lee Hagan6-10pm, SOB’s



Monday, June 11



BAY OAKS FITNESS9am Shift Step; 10:30am Game Day; 6-9pm Open Gym.









Bubba Love5-9pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar







Tuesday, June 12


GUIDED BEACH WALK9am. Newton Park. See June 5.

BEACH YOGA9am, Pink Shell Resort. See June 5.


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

DOG DAY10-11am, Beach Library. Children have the chance to spend time read-ing to a dog, the lovely Zoe, a soft and fluffy poodle. Reading without pressure. Pre-register 239-765-8162.

THE MOTH – TRUE STORIES10:30am, Beach Library. Enjoy ex-hilarating and terrifying video and audio stories.




YOGA5:30pm. Newton Park. See June 5.







Wendell Ray4-7pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead


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SAND LIFE FORTMYERSBEACH.NEWS June 2018Meagan Rose5-8pm, Outrigger










Wednesday, June 13

MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR8am, Mound House. See June 1.


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




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. View artifacts from the Mound House currently not on display and sort through materi-als from the shell mound. Learn some of the tools & techniques that archeologists use to uncover clues about people of the past. Perfect for families. 239-765-0865. Mound-house.org; $5, members free.

KAYAK TOUR10am-1pm, North Naples. See June 6.

CROW10:30am, Beach Library. Come and learn about Sanibel’s Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), an amazing teaching hospital and clinic dedicated to saving wildlife through state of the art vet care, research, education & conservation medicine. Hear stories about real wildlife rescues, rehabilitations and releases.



SOUTHWEST FLORIDA STRING TRIO7pm Shell Point, Grand Cypress Room. Shell Point Retirement Community. The 2018 Concert Series continues with the Southwest Florida String Trio, who will per-form an array of musical selections from great composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, Schubert and Piazzolla, in “Baroque and Beyond, Part II.” Lis-teners will be provided background information on each composer and will have an opportunity to meet with the musicians following the concert. Tickets $20, available at www.shellpoint.org/summer or call 239-454-2067.



Marty Keane 2-5pm; Neon Summer 6-9pm, Shark Bar




Steve McDougall4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulfshore

Sheena Brook 4:30-7:30pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead

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




Julie Savannah6-9pm, Beached Whale






Sam DeArmond7-10pm, Castaways



Thursday, June 14Flag Day


YOGA9am, Bay Oaks. See June 7.



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. 239-694-5513


SUNSET BEACH YOGA6:30 or sunset, Pink Shell Resort. See June 7.

SUNSET KAYAK TOUR7pm, Mound House. See June 9. Exact time set at time of reservation.












Steve McDougall6-9pm, Beached Whale







Sherrin McCune8-11pm, Sunset Beach




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Friday, June 15




CONSERVATION CAFÉ9am, Mound House. Join Dexter Norris, Environmental Educator at the Mound House for a fun lecture about the ecology of Fort Myers Beach. Breakfast provided. Reserva-tions required at 239-765-0865. $15/person; MH members $10.


GOPHER TORTOISE TALK10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a park ranger for a leisurely stroll along one of the island trails. Look for, and learn about the fascinat-ing protected species, the gopher tortoise, a keystone species that lives right on Lovers Key. Learn why they’re important and the threats they face. Free with park entry. Res-ervations required 239-463-4588

MEMORY IMPROVEMENT10:30am, Beach Library. Join Ref-erence Librarian, Cletus, for some helpful tips on how to remember things that you frequently forget. Pre-register. 239-765-8162.



Anthony Wayne 12-4pm; Sheena Brook 6-9pm, Salty Crab








Deb & The Dynamics 6-9pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Karibbean Grooves6-9pm, Shark Bar



Steve McDougall6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai



Bad Banditos6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s

Wildfire8pm-12am, Castaways


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

Saturday, June 16


FAMILY FUN KAYAK TOUR9am, Mound House. See June 2.


FAMILY ADVENTURES TOUR 10am, Mound House. Ex-plore everything fun at the Mound House! Interpretive staff leads fami-lies on this entertaining and educa-tional experience you’ll never forget! Perfect for families with children age 5 & up. $5; Museum admission not included. MH members free. 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org.




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 Double Standard.














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

Bobby Blakey6-9pm, Beached Whale

Bite the Bullet 6-9pm, Shark Bar








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

Sunday, June 17

Father’s DayWHO’S PLAYING WHERE?


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









Dreamkeeper 5-8pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Josh, Pitbull of Blues5-8pm, Shark Bar

James Wilder5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai





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Man of A Thousand FacesLibrary Artist of The Month: Chester Rogers


In an island full of living legends, Chester Rogers is a legend’s legend! Chester is a fixture outside “The Surf Club” on Estero Boulevard, for over a decade, sketching the faces of Fort Myers Beach residents, guests and their children. Many may not know, however, that Chester’s portfolio far exceeds his well-known portraits, but you can rectify that by viewing his exhibit at the 3rd floor gallery of the Fort Myers Beach Public Library during the month of June. “Last fall, Library Director Dr. Leroy Hommerding asked if I wanted to do an entire exhibit and booked me for June,” Chester recalled. “People will see illustrations of seascapes and other beach works, like sunsets and shrimping boats I have done over the years.” A Fort Myers native, art is his lifelong interest. “I never took lessons, but remember as a child, my brother and I played with crayons, and rather than drawing on paper, I doodled on the wall. Instead of being mad, Mom put a frame around it!” When his own kids arrived, however, “I gave up art for about 25 years, for a real estate career. But I had major surgery, then a stroke and ended up homeless for two-and-a-half years.” During that time, Chester’s mother became ill and passed away. Chester shows off a few of his wildlife masterpieces!Cont’d pg.16

SAND LIFE FORTMYERSBEACH.NEWS June 2018Man of A Thousand Faces

Library Artist of The Month: Chester Rogers, Cont’d from pg.15“My brother bought me an art pad and supplies, to give me an outlet, and I rediscovered art.” You can find Chester under his shade tree outside “The Surf Club” “any day it does not rain, from 10 a.m. to around 3 or 4 p.m.” As for how he became “The Surf Club’s” resident artist, he credits its original owner, the late Bruce Cermak, who passed away nearly two years ago. “Supposedly in his business sales agreement, he wrote that I come with the deal, and Ron and Diane, the current owners, are super people.” Chester is proud to be the June Library Artist of The Month, “They only display the best of the best on the island, so this is good for my ego! Plus, other artists will evaluate my work, as I always try to move the bar, though you never achieve perfection and all art is subjective.” He anticipates having roughly 35 drawings in the show. To view Chester’s artwork, visit the Fort Myers Beach Library’s 3rd Floor Gallery throughout June. The Library, at 2755 Estero Boulevard, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and closed Sundays and holidays. For information, see www.fmb.lib.fl.us or call 239-765-8162; to hire Chester, telephone 239-878-5119. “I spend my days on this island,” Chester reflected, “and people take care of me. They bring me art supplies and clothes and gave me my three-wheel bicycle and moped. They love me and I love them back. Sitting here in the shade, drawing pictures of people and Paradise; what more could an old man want!”Chester Rogers, at his traditional location at “The Surf Club.”

Photos by Gary Mooney.


Monday, June 18















Will Kaiser 6-10pm, SOB’s



Tuesday, June 19

MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR 8am, Mound House. See June 1.





FAMILY ADVENTURES TOUR10am, Mound House. See June 16.


BOOK DISCUSSION10:30am, Beach Library. Discussion of “Manhattan Beach” by Jennifer Egan. Newcomers welcome.











Wendell Ray4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulfshore











Wednesday, June 20







COOL CALUSA TOOLS10am, Mound House. Explore the cool tools of the Calusa; swing a real conch hammer, handle a shark tooth carving tool and try your luck with an ancient atlatl “spear thrower” just like the Calusa Indians did 2,000 years ago. Perfect for families with children ages 6 and up. $5; members free. Moundhouse.org. 239-765-0865


SWFL WILDLIFE10:30am, Beach Library. Join Ron Frazier (Ambassador for CROW) as he discusses SWFL native wildlife and explains how animals are often misunderstood.






Marty Keane 2-5pm; Way Out South 6-9pm, Shark Bar


DJ G-Ride1-5pm, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Charlie Moon4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulfshore





Obe Gonzalez6-9pm, Beached Whale






Steve McDougall7-10pm, Castaways



Thursday, June 21National

Seashell DayFORM A HUMAN SEA-SHELL 6:30am, Outrigger Resort, 6200 Estero Blvd, FMB. Celebrate National Seashell Day on Fort Myers Beach by participating in the Lee County Visitor & Conven-tion Bureau’s effort to set a Guinness World Record for the most people forming an Cont’d pg.25

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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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• BEACH POOL

•Key Estero ShopsFort Myers Beach

[email protected]

• Lover’s Key State park

Next island south of the beach

• Beach pier / Times Square

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Hurricane Prep 101Get Ready Now


“No one should be afraid of hurricanes,” said “Hurricane Jim” Bjost-ad, the Emergency Management Program Manager for Lee County Emergency Management. “Not even a potential monster like Irma that struck last September 10. That’s because six days out, we gave a re-liable warning to prepare. If you live in ‘Tornado Alley,’ you may get six minutes; if you are in an earthquake zone, you don’t get six seconds!”Bjostad cautioned that Lee County is the most dangerous area in the nation for hurricane threats, specifically storm surges, “because our Gulf of Mexico coastline is so shallow, making evacuation zones cru-cial, from ‘A’ in the most flood-prone areas to ‘E’ in the least. Statisti-cally, Lee County will incur a 1-in-11 risk of a hit in any given hurricane season. That is higher than Tampa Bay at 1-in-25, but safer than Mi-ami at 1-in-6.” All of Fort Myers Beach and South Fort Myers are in Zone A, the most dangerous and prone to evacuation. When it comes to preparedness, he sums it up in one phrase: “’Respect the wind, fear the surge!’ If we have a significant storm surge, there is no place to run! Evacuating is a tough decision and shelters are not fun, but during Irma we safely housed over 35,000 people and 5,000 pets. Wear short sleeves and pants; bringing your cellphone charger, board games and reading materials; and baby wipes are your best friend!” All Lee Coun-ty shelters accept pets. Whether you stay or evacuate, Bjostad encourages every-one to have a Hurricane Preparedness Kit ready well in advance. “You

need water and non-perishable food-per-person for 3 to 5 days, with additional water for food preparation and sanitation, and as much ice as possible. Have a portable battery-operated radio, flashlights and batteries; at least a 7-day supply of prescriptions and cash! If power is out and you can’t swipe a credit card or access an ATM, nothing beats good old-fashioned money!” Hasten your evacuation by previously assembling the fol-lowing materials in a water-tight, fire-resistant box that becomes your “To-Go Bag.” Bring key personal and financial documents and make an electronic copy you can upload into a secure cloud storage service. Include important medical records and insurance policies, agent con-tact information, and recent home inventory and video of your posses-sions. Relevant documents are birth & marriage certificates, social se-curity card, passports, driver’s license, wills and house deed or lease. Pet owners must keep pets in a carrier if in a shelter, and take their medical records, a recent photograph should you separate, up-to-date identification tags, and adequate water, food, and medication. Keep your vehicle gas tanks full, because when power is out and you have no air conditioning, you can hop in every so often to keep cool! For additional hurricane information, contact Lee County Emergency Management at 239-533-0622, see www.LeeEOC.com, or call the United Way Storm Information Hotline at 211. For hurri-cane preparation specific to Fort Myers Beach, see the upcoming July SAND LIFE.

“Hurricane Jim” Bjostad discusses hurricane season preparation. Photo by Gary Mooney.


Hurricane Information Resources

Reliable sources of accurate, timely information are critical to devel-oping and implementing your plans. The resources here have been developed by Lee County Emergency Management to assist in developing your plans and keeping you informed. Printed Information is available from many sources, including many local fire departments, government offices, public libraries and Lee County Emer-gency Management. Among the best of these printed materials is the All Hazards Guide.

CONVENTIONAL WEBSITES www.LeeEOC.com (emergency informa-tion, sign up for text alerts, Code Red or find your evacuation zone)

SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter – Follow @LeeEOC Official account of the Lee County Emergen-cy Operations Center (twitter.com/#!/LeeEOC)Twitter – Follow @LCEMFL Official account of Lee County Emergency Man-agement (twitter.com/#!/LCEMFL)Facebook – Like the Lee County Emer-gency Management Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LCEMFL)You Tube - www.youtube.com/LeeCoun-tyEOC

Smart Phone, iPad and Tablet Apps LeeEvac – Available from the iTunes Store or Google Play

FORT MYERS BEACH INFORMATION RESOURCES

Town website – Town-related announce-ments, sign up for Code Red for location specific warnings, instructions on how to sign up for a Hurricane Re-Entry Pass (fmbgov.com)

Island Sand Paper – Fort Myers Beach news (fortmyersbeach.news, www.facebook.com/islandsandpaperfmb)

Sandy Sandness Sarah List


image of a seashell. Must register in advance at bit.ly/SeashellFMB No parking available at the Outrigger, so trolleys will be provided from the Beach Park & Ride on Summerlin Square Dr. and the Lovers Key event field, 8700 Estero Blvd. Registered participants will receive a free hat and t-shirt. Wear khaki colored shorts/pants. No pets allowed. For more info visit www.leevcb.com








Anthony Wayne, 1-5pm & 6-10pm, PierSide



Jeff Greene 1-5pm, Salty Crab







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








Wendall Ray8-11pm, Sunset Beach



New Vinyls 9pm-1am, Cottage

Friday, June 22

CYCLE 61 FITNESS CLASSES 8am Spin; 9:30am Senior Spin & Tone. Beach Baptist Church. See June 1.



BRIDGE 9:30am – 2pm, FMB Woman’s Club. See June 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 wildlife that reside in this maritime hammock. Free with park entry. Reservations required 239-463-4588.

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. WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?

FRIDAY, JUNE 22







Alan Small 5-8pm. Outrigger


Tyler Kluesner5-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai



Nostaljah6-9pm, Shark Bar




3 Crooked Steps6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s

Wayward Souls8pm-12am, Castaways



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

Saturday, June 23

SUNRISE KAYAK TOUR6:15am, Mound House. Catch a beautiful sunrise as you explore tidal creeks and winding mangrove tun-nels in the backwaters of Estero Bay as only a kayaker can. Experience the abundant life in the estuary in the quiet of sunrise. Exact time set at reservation. Museum admission included. All paddling equipment provided. Weather permitting. Maximum of 12 paddlers per tour. $50; Mound House members $25. Reservations required by calling 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org


ARCHEOLOGY OF THE MOUND HOUSE10am, Mound House. See June 13.





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 West of Galway.


ROCKET MAN8:00pm, Center for the Performing Arts, Hinman Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Join Rus Anderson For “Rocket Man: The Elton John Tribute Show” as he recreates the magic of a young Elton John like no other. The performance is an extremely sincere, intense & visual spectacle, filled with ballads and driving rock songs. Tickets begin at $30. 239-495-8989







Ayla Lynn 1-4pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead-

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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

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

HISTORICAL COTTAGES, 161 BAY RD., FMB

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

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

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

SALTY CRAB BAR & GRILL, 1154 ESTERO BLVD., 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

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

SURF CLUB, 1167 ESTERO BLVD., FMB

TIMES SQUARE, 1000 ESTERO BLVD., FMB

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







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

Clanton Gang6-9pm, Shark Bar

Tommy Van Owen6-9pm, Beached Whale






Rockin’ Horse8pm-12am, Castaways


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

Sunday, June 24



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






Meagan Rose4-7pm, Dixie Fish




N2L 5-8pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Damon Fowler Blues5-8pm, Shark Bar

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

Sam DeArmond6-9pm, Beached Whale




Monday, June 25









Oaklee Duo3-7pm, Parrot Key



Bubba Love5-9pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar




Clive Live 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s





Tuesday, June 26






FAMILY ADVENTURES TOUR 10am, Mound House. See June 16.








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




Wendell Ray4-7pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead






Timmy Johnston6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai





Wednesday, June 27





ART SHOW9am-noon, Fort Myers Beach Art Association Gallery. Summer Show

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GARDEN WALKING TOUR10am, Mound House. Discover the unique plants that make up the gar-dens of the Mound House and how the Calusa Indians used them to survive. Learn also about how native plants conserve water and protect wildlife. $5, Museum admission not included; members free. 239-765-0865, moundhouse.org



BAY OAKS SOCIAL SENIOR LUNCH BUNCH11am departure, Bay Oaks. The Lunch Bunch will travel to The Other Side, Fort Myers. $4 plus cost of lunch. To register, call 239-765-4222.

FULL MOON KAYAK TOUR7:30pm, Mound House. Catch a beautiful sunset as you explore the tidal creeks and winding mangrove

tunnels of the hidden backwaters of Estero Bay as only a kayaker can. This unique tour offers a rare opportunity to experience the abundant life in the estuary by the light of a full moon. Reservations required. Exact time provided on reservation. 239-765-0865; $50; MH members $25. All paddling equip-ment provided. Weather permitting. Maximum of 12 paddlers per tour. Moundhouse.org




Marty Keane 2-5pm; Neon Summer 6-9pm, Shark Bar


DJ G-Ride1-5pm, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Steve McDougall4-7pm, Shuckers at Gulfshore

Sheena Brook 4:30-7:30pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead




Roger Young6-9pm, Beached Whale






Sam DeArmond7-10pm, Castaways



Thursday, June 28

MANGROVES BY KAYAK TOUR 8am, Mound House. See June 1.




ART SHOW 9am-noon, Fort Myers Beach Art Association Gal-lery. Summer Show on exhibit. See Gallery info under All Month.

SENIOR BRIDGE 12:30-3:30pm, Chapel by the Sea. See June 4.


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

Timmy Johnston6-9pm, Beached Whale

Dave Collaton 6-10pm, SOB’s






Sherrin McCune8-11pm, Sunset Beach




Friday, June 29

CYCLE 61 FITNESS CLASSES 8am Spin; 9:30am Senior Spin & Tone. Beach Baptist Church. See June 1.



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

BIKE TOUR10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a Park Ranger for a leisurely biking adventure on the Black Island Trail. Learn a little park history and experience some of the wildlife that calls this maritime hammock home. Bring your own bike or rent one from the in-park concession. Free with park entry. Reservations required 239-463-4588.

LIBRARY TOUR10:30am, Beach Library. Join Beach Library Director Dr. Hommerd-ing in the library foyer for this informative tour of the library, with emphasis on the energy-saving and architectural features of the library. Tour lasts approximately an hour. Pre-register. 239-765-8162.












Bobby Blakey6-9pm, Beached Whale

Ragady Lapsey6-9pm, Shark Bar





Bad Banditos6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s


Limited Edition8pm-12am, Castaways


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

Saturday, June 30


FAMILY ADVENTURES TOUR 10am, Mound House. See June 16.




SHELL MOUND TOUR2pm, Mound House. See June 2.

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 Remedy.


AMERICANA MUSIC SHOW7-9:30pm, All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. The Americana Community Music Association will

celebrate over 5 years of original independent music. ACMA song-writers will present a special night of original music featuring all of the founding songwriter members of ACMA. Tickets starting at $10 at the door by donation.













Backlash 6-9pm, Pinchers Tiki Bar at Wyndham

Meghan Rose6-9pm, Beached Whale



3 Crooked Steps6:30-9:30pm, Doc Ford’s



Relentless Fire8pm-12am, Castaways

Charlie Moon9pm-1am, Cottage

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


GENERAL COMMENTS: This month the future is guaranteed to happen just the way it unfolds, day-to-day, week-to-week, exactly as written in the twisting, turning cosmos, spinning endlessly in an ever expanding fractal of space and energy. The scope is so vast as to seem meaningless to a bunch of people walking their meat bodies around on a rinky-dink planet in a third-rate solar system. But this month, somehow, we’re going to mud-dle through it together.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)Stray, random particulates of your imagination will appear in your pe-ripheral vision, kinda like dust motes floating around in the sunlight. Your mind will stray off onto thoughts of whole civilizations living on each of these dust motes, in which you play the all-seeing God. Real-izing you’re staring at dust motes, and kinda drooling a bit, you snap out of it and take another sip of morning brew. That’s when you’ll notice it’s still dark outside. It may just be one of those days.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)You must realize by now that none of us speaks English. (I’m talking to the Americans reading this - those of you who are Europeans please sit quietly; this doesn’t apply to you.) My muse and I can get into it a bit over this: Nationalism over what language we speak. Ever look at the etymology of words? Indo-European? Who the hell’s that? Every word, in every language, was invented by one person somewhere on the planet. We need to track each of these people down and put them back in the Tower, and I predict it won’t be you that does it.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) Ever read about how they make hot dogs and sausages? Oh, come on - we all eat them! This actually has nothing to do with your horoscope, but I got hungry and my mind wandered. Sorry. It happens sometimes … actually, a lot. Anyway, sorry. I’ve only got so much space allocated for your future, and it’s just about … VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept 22)This is a very auspicious month to use the word auspicious. If you’re in my kind of work - you know, horoscopes - the word auspicious is like a cornucopia of possibilities. You can never go wrong with auspicious. “And I say unto you: This will be a very auspicious month!” So, that’s your horoscope for this month (I’m talking to you. No, the other one. The one who isn’t a Virgo). Go forth and be happy!

LIBRA (Sept 23 - Oct 23)This month expect to see peripheral geometry playing a big role in your day-to-day life. This will become unsettling because-hey-there are no straight lines in this universe! (Sorry flat worlders!) It’s like trying to jam a cube into a sphere, right? But, then again, you’re the great equalizer! So you’ll just turn cubes and spheres into geodesic domes.

SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 21)A good month to stay away from all advertisements. There’s one out there for microsurgery to replace your middle ear with tubular bells. This is reportedly for people with ringing in their ears. It’s supposed to make that sound more enjoyable. Stay away from these ads. You know how spontaneous you get. You didn’t even know you had a prob-lem until they told you! Like those micro-clothes you kept buying, that now out-number your BIC lighters! Stay away from all ads.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21)The original Sagittarius was an insect-like extraterrestrial that, unfortu-nately, has been lost to history. It was because they developed a nasty habit of biting their nails. Since they fought primarily with their nails (or talons, if that makes this clearer) you can understand how this may have dropped them off the predator list and onto the prey list. The rest is history. So, for the sake of the species, stop biting your nails.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19)Like little mini-muffins, your thoughts will be filled with ideas that are cute and tasty, but ultimately not really filling unless you ingest a whole bunch of them. Of course, after that you’ll be half asleep from the influx of sugary ideas and unfit for normal conversation. You didn’t feel like talking anyway.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18)I see belly dancers, or belly dancing, in your future. This will be addi-tionally fun if there are two of you. Any configuration will do. For those of you too young to know what that is, just substitute twerking in place of belly dancing. I suddenly feel like Marvin the Robot in Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. That’s so depressing. Twerking replacing bel-ly dancing. Please stop. No, go ahead. No stop. Avoid twerking this month! Why did I even bring it up? Moving on now.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20) Do not let an errant muse guide you into doing something really crazy this month! You know the one I’m talking about. Yeah, that one. Keep an eye on that one. They’ll probably goad you into having some fun. Or to go listen to some good music. Or just have a good time. Gawd, they’re so insidious! Well, this month try not to be so melodramatic. Go along with them. That’ll show them!

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)I was conferring with a fellow astrogator about the effects of being able to see in 360 degrees, and what that might do to your mindset. Kind of like being in zero-gravity. We had been discussing clear kayaks and the eventual effect on your psyche. I can see you’re thinking about those clear kayaks now, so they may be in your future. If you are going to try it on one of the many beautiful, clear water parks in Florida I re-ally suggest you put in some time in a zero-G chamber before you do. You’ll thank me later … when you finally find solid ground.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)Have you ever seen tuna swarm? Me neither. I’m not sure why I brought that up, but when the muse hits you you’ve got to pay at-tention. The muse hit me. Like being slapped in the face with a tuna. And the idea she was trying to impart had something to do with tunas swarming. Only I wasn’t really paying attention, so I ended up with this prediction that could mean just about anything, but for sure watch out for tuna!

Disclaimer: I’m not an astrologer. My knowledge database pre-dates all existing studies made on Earth. Most astrologers believe they’re of this planet. Walking around in meat bodies, staring at the stars, they figured out what they figured out. I laugh at such impudence. Written history, max, goes back 17,000 years. And this planet is how old? 4.54 billion years old (same age as the rest of the solar system). I used an app that I found on FB and tracked my DNA back to those dudes. See what I mean? I predate astrology by a mile of light years. Just kidding! I’m just a piece of meat spouting pseudo-horoscopes.


Photos of Dixie Fish House Mark List.


PUZZLE ANSWERS

“Available! Spacious Annual rental with hot tub! Close to beach and restaurants!”

Steve DeAngelis

“Dumpster diving. What are you doing?”“Boulevard bath.”

Mike Popeye Dearden

“When you said you wanted to get trashed on FMB for Spring Break, this is not what I had in

mind…..”Jojo Wolf

“Only 1,300$ a month. Beach access!”Tracy Jones

“The Ft Myers beach bum real estate road show.”

Thomas Tom Kat Fahey

COMMUNITY COMICS:Each week I draw a cartoon and put it up on my FB page (Mark List), and ask all my FB friends to contribute captions for the cartoon, and to vote for the ones they think are funniest. The ones with the most Likes are used as the caption.

#14 on Beach Map.

june 2018 free guitar, using a thumbpick, like tommy emmanuel and jerry reed, rather than just...

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