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A Daily Guide to Fun on the Beach

F R E Eoctober 2017

Pirate Fest is On!Oct 6th - 8th

SAND LIFE October 2017

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Pam FlahertyCover Artist

Pam is an active award-winning member of the Fort Myers Beach Art Association and Gallery. Her solo show “Hollins, Horses, and

Hanji” opens with a reception on Nov. 4 from 4-6pm at Fort Myers Beach Art Association and Gallery, 3030 Shell Mound Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. The

show will continue until Nov. 16. See www.fortmyersbeachart.com for more information. Part of the show (Hollins) combines visual works with fragments of poetry written during a challenging last semester prior to achieving her undergraduate degree. Some works combine horse images, poetry fragments, Golden medium, glass medium, charcoal, rusted paper and artist quality acrylic paints on canvas. She also includes the use of hanji (Korean) paper, which she discovered over two years ago while visiting her daughter in Korea. The paper has wide uses in Korea. Although the “Treasures of Fort Myers Beach” is a playful depiction of Estero Island, it reflects Pam’s appreciation for the community where she lives and works. Most of her work stems from a sense of inner exploration and play. Her works might allude to images but invite the viewer to bring their own interpretation to the work.

Island Hopper FestFort Myers BeachSept. 29 – Oct. 1

If you’re on Fort Myers Beach for the weekend of September 29 – October 1, you are in for a musical treat! The 4th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest wraps up its two week run in Lee County that weekend with performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The award-winning festival features nationally acclaimed singer-songwriters brought to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel by BMI & iHeart Radio. The Fort Myers Beach weekend includes 65 live performances by singer-songwriters in 8 unique, intimate venues. The featured artist during the final weekend is RaeLynn, who will perform Sunday afternoon at 1pm at Pink Shell Resort in the only ticketed performance on the beach. RaeLynn tickets are $20 and available at IslandHopperFest.com.

Other Island Hopper performances are ticket-free and will be held at Nervous Nellie’s, Matanzas on the Bay, Yucatan Beach Stand, PierSide Grill & Famous Blowfish Bar, Sunset Beach Tropical Grill and DiamondHead Cabana’s. Look for performances at these locations Friday, September 29 from 7-10:30pm; Saturday, September 30 from 2:30-9:30pm and Sunday, October 1 from 1:30-4pm.

Pink Shell will host performers on Saturday from 1-3:45pm plus RaeLynn on Sunday at 1pm. Pincher’s Crab Shack on San Carlos Blvd will host performances on Sunday from 1-3:45pm. For a complete schedule and information about the talented singer-songwriter performers visit IslandHopperFest.com.

WHAT’S INSIDEDaily Entertainment, pg 4-29

Pirates on the Beach, pg 5

Grey Squirrel, pg 11

Musician: Obe Gonzalez, pg 15

Artist: Jennifer Semro, pg 16

ISLAND MAP, pg 18/19

Dining Out Guide, pg 21

Nature Walk, pg 29

Shelling with SandyCommon Nutmeg, pg 30

Puzzles, pgs 31 & 33

Horoscopes, pg 32

Last Laugh, pg 36


All MonthFORT MYERS BEACH COMMUNITY POOL2600 Oak Street, FMB. Open MO, WE, FR & SA 10am-6pm; SU noon-6pm. Closed 10/20. Obstacle Course available 10/13 – 10/29. 239-463-5759

FORT MYERS BEACH ART ASSOCIATION GALLERYLocated at the corner of Donora and Shell Mound. Oct 19- Nov 2 enjoy the Summer Gallery Group Exhibit in Studio 2 and the Fall Member Show in Studio 1. Free admission. Summer Gallery Hours: WE & TH, 9am-12pm. Winter Hours begin Oct 18: MO-SA 10am-3pm. 239-463-3909. www.fortmyersbeachart.com.

BAY OAKS RECREATION-AL CAMPUSMembership is free for all island residents. Visitors always wel-come. Open MO – FR 7:30-am-9pm and SA 10am-9pm with activities for individuals and

families. Pick up a newsletter for a daily list of activities, or call 239-765-4222 for more informa-tion. Closed Oct 19-21 for Fright Night. Closes at 6pm on 10/31. 2731 Oak St., FMB.

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

MOUND HOUSEExperience Florida’s natural and cultural history where Estero Is-land’s oldest standing structure sits atop an ancient Calusa Indi-an Mound. The Mound House is a unique archaeological and his-torical site on Fort Myers Beach located directly on Estero Bay and offers a variety of programs for local residents, visitors and school groups. The William H. Case House is now open - come see this historic treasure and check out the museum store! Grounds open sunrise to sunset at no charge; Open TU, WE &

SA, 9am-4pm. 451 Connecticut Street. Call 239-765-0865 for more information.

FORT MYERS BEACH LIBRARYBooks, newspapers, magazines, Wi-Fi, Play Aways, public com-puters and fascinating collec-tions. Visitors welcome! Hours: MO – FR 9am-5pm; SA 9am-1pm. The Knotty Bean Café is open MO-FR 9am-3pm on the third floor with beverages and treats. Visit the Friends Used Book Store on the 3rd floor, open MO-FR 9:15am-4:45pm. The Li-brary is located at 2755 Estero Blvd, FMB. 239-765-8162.

Sunday, October 1

ISLAND HOPPER SONGWRITER FESTAnnual Festival features 82 songwriters performing their own songs and sharing the stories behind the music at 8 venues on

FMB – Yucatan, Sunset Beach, Pink Shell, Pinchers, PierSide, Nervous Nellie’s, Matanzas on the Bay & Cabanas. Friday Sept 29 from 7-10:30pm; Saturday Sept 30 from 2:15-10pm and Sunday Oct 1 from 1-7pm. Most events free. Learn more about the artists, schedule & venues at ISLANDHOPPERFEST.COM

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?SUNDAY, OCT 1

Island Hopper Songwriters Fest 1:30-4pm; High Tide 6-10pm, Nervous Nellie’s

Island Hopper Songwriters 1:30-4pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Island Hopper Songwriters 1:30-4pm; Bill Zink, 6-10pm, PierSide

Island Hopper Songwriters 1:30-4pm, Sunset Beach

October 2017 Entertainment Guide

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

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

beach.news by the 15th of the preceding month. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 239-463-4461.

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ADDRESSESBay Oaks Recreation Campus, BORC

2731 Oak Street (behind Library)

Bowditch Point Park50 Estero Blvd (north end of island)

Lynn Hall Memorial Park950 Estero Blvd (Times Square)

Matanzas Park Preserve199 Bay Road (behind library)

Newton Park4650 Estero Blvd (near Publix on beach)

Mound House451 Connecticut Street (on bay side)

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■ SEAFOOD■ STEAKS■ COCKTAILS■ LUNCH■ DINNER■ BEACHSIDEBEACHSIDE SANDWICHES TAKE OUT

LIVE MUSICDINE

INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

HAPPY HOUREVERY DAY 3-6 P.M.

Avast ye, mateys! Dig out your swords and sashes, pet parrots, eye-patches and swashbuckling hats for the 12th annual “Pirate Fest” hosted by the Greater Fort My-ers Beach Chamber of Commerce. It will be Friday, October 6, in the Times Square area from 6 to 10 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday, October 7 & 8, at various locations along Old San Carlos Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s event, however, will have a more simplified format than in years past, due to Hurricane Irma striking The Sun-shine State on September 10. In fact, for a few hours the week after the storm, it looked like the “Pirate Fest” would be one of her vic-tims as well, until a group of local businesses saved it, though with a modified schedule due to Irma’s after-effects. “Hurricane Irma did not significantly impact just Southwest Floridians,” said Jacki Liszak, the Chamber’s executive director, in explaining the initial decision to cancel. “Most Floridians spent a great deal of money the week leading up to Irma for hurricane prepa-ration, expended funds for cleanup and resto-ration afterwards, and many basically lost two weeks of business income, so it just did not seem like many people had much disposable income for things like the Pirate Fest.” Once word got out, though, “we received immediate support,” Jacki related.

“The tipping point back was when five busi-nesses – Nervous Nellie’s, Pete’s Timeout, Shipwreck Motel, Smokin’ Oyster Brewery and Yucatan Beach Stand – stepped up with actual ideas and solutions. Suddenly a modi-

fied ‘Pirate Fest’ was not only possible, but we can host it without an admission charge this year, without breaking your bankbook!” As for what is cut, “We will not have the pirate ship battle,” Jacki

The Pirates ARRR Coming!Simplified Event October 6 to 8

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Island Hopper Songwriters 1:30-4pm; GatorMoon 6-9pm, Yucatan

Keith Clanton 4-7pm; Troublemakers, Cottage & Shucker’s Bar

Jammin G’s 1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

Small Town 2-5pm. Outrigger

Sounds of Steel 3-6pm, Parrot Key

Meagan Rose 4-7pm, Dixie Fish

Just the Two of Us 6-9pm, Island View, Lani Kai

Tommy Van Owen 6-9pm, Beached Whale

Tyler Kluesner 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Dave Collaton 6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

Lee Hagan 6-10pm, SOB’s

Colton James 7-10pm, Pickle n Pub

DJ-TK 8pm-2am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Monday, October 2

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

SPIN CYCLE8:30am, Bay Oaks. If you’re look-ing for a different way to exercise, check out Bay Oaks’ fastest class on wheels, RPM Spin Class. It has something for everyone. Ride a bike to tunes that will get your pulse racing. Each class of-fers a 45 min ride. Offered every MO. For costs and more info call Bay Oaks 239-765-4222.

WATER AEROBICS10-11am, Beach Pool. Join this

class of rhythmic movements, performed in water to increase heart rate and improve cardio-vascular fitness. Toning and strengthening of major muscle groups, with low impact on joints. Some bouncing and jumping. Offered MO, WE & FR from 10-11am. For costs and more info call Bay Oaks 239-765-4222.

MAHJONG10:30-1:45pm, Bay Oaks. Come to Bay Oaks to play Mahjong!. Played with 4 people and a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese char-acters and symbols. A volunteer is available to teach the game to newcomers. Offered every MO & FR. For costs and more info call 239-765-4222.

SENIOR BRIDGE12:30-3:30pm, Silver Hall Chapel by the Sea. Seniors of Fort My-ers Beach and the surrounding area gather each MO & TH for an afternoon of friendly competition and camaraderie. $4. 239-463-3173

OPEN GYM6-9pm, Bay Oaks. Come play in the Bay Oaks Gym. Open Gym is available MO, WE TH & FR from 6-9pm and SA 10am-9pm. 239-765-4222

ZUMBA6:30pm, Bay Oaks. Offered every MO. 239-765-4222

TEEN BASKETBALL7-9pm, Bay Oaks.

FILMS FOR FILM LOVERS7pm, Center for the Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Watch the best foreign and independent films in a comfortable auditorium. Wine, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks available. Lively discus-sion after each film. Doors open 6:30. $10. Tonight’s film “Rams.”

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?MONDAY, OCT 2

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

Steve Farst 4-7pm; 3 Crooked Steps, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar

DJ G-Ride 1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

Geo 5-8pm, Outrigger

Scotty Bryan 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Live Music 5-9pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

Mike O’Neill 6-9pm, Yucatan

Sideshow Bob 6-9pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Rhythm in Two 6-9pm, Island View Lani Kai


Will Kaiser 6-10pm, SOB’s

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

Tuesday, October 3

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

GUIDED BEACH WALK9am. Newton Park, 4650 Es-tero Blvd. Explore the natural treasures on Fort Myers Beach through a free, guided walk along the shore. Wear sunscreen, ap-propriate clothing, shoes and hats. Approx.1 hour, weather per-mitting. Offered every TU morn-ing. 239-765-0865

YOGA9am, Bay Oaks. Vinyasa Flow All Levels. Experience the fitness and relaxation benefits of yoga! No experience necessary. Learn the postures and techniques in a fun and friendly environment. Mats and hand weights provided if needed. Offered every TU & TH. $12 members; $14 nonmem-bers. Contact Laura with any questions 203-305-1663.

BRIDGE9:30am, FMB Woman’s Club, 175 Sterling St, FMB. All bridge players are invited to enjoy a day of social bridge. Players rotate throughout the day completing 6 rounds. Bring a bagged lunch and enjoy some good company. $5/non-members and $3/mem-bers. Proceeds support commu-nity activities. Coffee, iced tea and water served. Offered every TU & FR. 239-529-8785.

ESTUARY KAYAK TOUR 10am-1pm. Bonita Beach. Learn about the wonders of America’s

only Mangrove Forest. See her-ons, egrets, pelicans, osprey, roseate spoonbills, dolphins, and more. Includes all equipment and a Florida master Naturalist will be your guide. Offered every TU and SA. $40. Reservations required. Gaea Guides, 239-694-5513

ARCHEOLOGY OF THE MOUND HOUSE, CAN YOU DIG IT?10am, Mound House. Explore what archeologist uncovered about the Calusa Indians that lived on the Mound House’s 2,000-year-old shell mound. Handle reproduction Calusa In-dian tools and weapons. Learn some of the techniques and tools that archeologists use. Fun for all ages. 239-765-0865. Mound-house.org $5/members free.

GAME DAY10:30am-1:45pm, Bay Oaks. Stop by and join in a game of dominoes or cards during this Ac-tivities Day program. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Offered every TU & TH. For more info call Bay Oaks 239-765-4222.

CALUSA INDIAN SHELL MOUND TOUR11 am & 2pm, Mound House. Take a walking tour of the grounds that were once a Calu-sa Indian Village and learn about the history of the site, the variety of plantings and what lies beyond the mound. 451 Connecticut. $15 includes museum admission. Members free. 239-765-0865, moundhouse.org.

BEACH YOGA11am, Pink Shell Resort. Open to guest and non-guests. Bring towel/mat, water, sunglasses & sunscreen. $10. Weather per-mitting. Offered each TU morn-ing.203-305-1663

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

TOTAL ECLIPSE1:30pm, Beach Library. Did you see or miss the Total Eclipse? Join Alice Mack as she discuss-es her August 21st viewing ex-perience. If you also were able to view “nature’s most wondrous spectacle” come and share your story and photos. If you missed it, come see & hear all about the eclipse.

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October 2017 SAND LIFE page 7NEWTON 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. Instructor Susan Car-ter. $10/class. 765-0865

OPEN VOLLEYBALL6-9pm, Bay Oaks Recreation Center, 2731 Oak St, FMB, Come join other volleyball play-ers for a few games of friendly competition. All skill levels and experience welcome. Offered ev-ery TU night. Free for members; $4 for non-members.

YOGA FLOW 7pm, Bay Oaks Rec Center. Of-fered every TU. 239-765-4222

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?TUESDAY, OCT 3

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

Bobby Blakey 4-7pm; Bad Banditos 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar


Meagan Rose 5-8pm, Outrigger

Sailor Larry 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Fawny 5-9pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

Peter Kolter/Bobby Blakey6-9pm, Yucatan


Frank Thompson 6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

Rich Lancaster 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Anthony Wayne 6-10pm. SOB’s


Remedy 9pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Wednesday, October 4

CYCLE 61 FITNESS CLASSES

8am Spin; 9:30am Senior Spin & Tone. Beach Baptist Church. See Oct 2.

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 WE. Instructor Susan Car-ter. $10/class. 765-0865

BODY SCULPT9am, Bay Oaks Recreation Cen-ter. Get a full body workout set to music that incorporates both bodyweight movement and light dumbbells to improve strength and fitness. Participants can work at their own level. Offered every WE at 9am. For costs and info call Bay Oaks 239-765-4222.

WATER AEROBICS10-11am, Beach Pool. See Oct 2.

KAYAK TOUR10am-1pm, North Naples. Enjoy the Cocohatchee River/Wiggins Pass Estuary Kayak Tour with Gaea Guides. This beautiful es-tuary includes mangroves and many birds, dolphins, manatees and other critters. $45 includes all equipment. Offered every WE. Reservations required. 239-694-5513

PICKLEBALL10am-1pm, Bay Oaks. Come grab a paddle and check out this tennis-like, low-impact game played indoors with paddles. Of-fered every WE. For more info call 239-765-4222.STORY HOUR10:30am, Beach Library. Chil-dren are invited to hear several stories under the tree inside the library, then enjoy a related craft activity. Offered every WE. 239-765-8162

SOCIAL SENIOR POTLUCKNoon, Chapel by the Sea. Pot-lucks are back on the 1st WE each month. Sign up at Bay Oaks and bring a dish to share. Dona-tions please.

MOUND KEY BOAT TOUR12:30-3:45pm. Casting off from Fish Tale Marina aboard the Es-tero Bay Express, this tour offers an exclusive trip to Mound House and then to Mound Key, Capi-tal of the Calusa. Learn the rich history of the Calusa and new scientific findings of this ancient society. Guests will disembark and hike the trails at Mound Key. Reservations required. Call 239-765-0865 for more information & reservations. Cost $55; members $50. Weather permitting. Also Cont’d pg.9


#8 on Beach Map

The Pirates ARRR Coming! Simplified Event October 6 to 8, Cont’d from pg.5

sadly said, “because so many of the big ships require repair from Irma, along with damage to the docks. We also do not yet know how many of the distinctive professional ‘Pirates’ can attend, as many of them are Floridians who have damage to their homes.” Most aspects of a traditional Pirate Fest remain. “We have roughly 40 vendors,” she explained. “There will be live music, but the main stage will be in the Yucatan Beach Stand parking lot. We have the staging area for children’s activities on 3rd Street and Old San Carlos Boulevard, the Kid’s Fishing Con-test, and the Gaelic Band in Times Square on Friday and Saturday evenings. We are orga-

nizing the ‘Pirate Pub Crawl’ for Friday night, though that may just be in the Times Square area.” There will be leather patches to provide discounts for sale at all “Pirate Fest” bars and restaurants, at the Chamber and on its website for $20; see www.fmbpiratefest.com for the full schedule as dates draw near.

“While we are thrilled to host a smaller ‘Pirate Fest’ this year,” concluded Jacki, “we are al-ready planning for the 2018 show to be bigger and better than ever, closing Old San Carlos from Times Square all the way down!”

Gary Mooney


offered on Oct. 15.

MOUND HOUSE TOUR2pm, Mound House. See Oct 3.

OPEN GYM 6-9pm, Bay Oaks. See Oct 2.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?WEDNESDAY, OCT 4

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

Steve McDougall 4-7pm; Steve Farst 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar


Endre D 5-8pm, Outrigger

Pete Beard 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Phil Oxford 5-9pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

Anthony Wayne 5:30-8:30pm,Dixie Fish

Larry Maas 6-9pm, Island View, Lani Kai

Chris Kemp 6-9pm, Yucatan

Roger Young 6-9pm, Beached Whale

James Gragg 6-10pm, Pete’s Time Out

Shawn Russell 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai

Wendell Ray 6-10pm, Salty Crab

Frank Thompson 6-10pm, SOB’s

Sam DeArmond 7-10pm, Pickle N Pub

Flying Hasselhoffs 10pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Thursday, October 5

PUMP 61 CLASS8am, Beach Baptist Church. See Oct 3.

YOGA9am, Bay Oaks. See Oct 3.

INSIDE PASSAGE KAYAK TOUR10am-2pm, Lovers Key State Park. Enjoy learning about the creatures and plants on the wa-terways of this State Park from your naturalist guide. $50. Reser-vations required. 239-694-5513

GAME DAY10:30am-1:45pm, Bay Oaks. See Oct 3.

SENIOR BRIDGE12:30-3:30pm, Silver Hall Chapel by the Sea. See Oct 2.

PIRATES ON FMB1:30pm, Beach Library. Come and enjoy meeting the pirates from Salty Sam’s Pirate Cruise. They’’’ be telling some adventur-ous pirate tales and share info on the FMB Pirate Festival Oct 6-8.

OPEN GYM6-9pm, Bay Oaks. See Oct 2.

SUNSET BEACH YOGA6:30pm, Pink Shell Resort. Open to both guests and non-guests. Bring towel/mat, water, sunglass-es and sunscreen. $10 to join. Weather permitting. 203-305-1663

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?THURSDAY, OCT 5

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

Jeff Greene, 1-5pm; Chris Kemp 6-9pm, Salty Crab

John Housley 4-7pm, New Vinyls 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar

DJ TK 1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

Scotty Bryan 3:30-9:30pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

Two Hands 5-8pm. Outrigger

Mary Winner 5-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Tequila Tom 5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish


Wendell Ray 6-9pm, Yucatan

Steve McDougall 6-9pm, Beached Whale

Kelly Neff 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai


Dave Collaton 6-10pm. SOB’s

Frank Torino 7-10pm, Parrot Key

Steve Lucky’s Open Jam 7-10pm, Pickle N Pub

Torched 8pm-12am, Castaways

Soulixer 9pm-1am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Friday, October 6

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

BRIDGE9:30am, FMB Woman’s Club. See Oct 3.


MAHJONG10:30-1:45pm, Bay Oaks. See Oct 2.

SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Free live music concert, food & fun with West of Galway.



WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?FRIDAY, OCT 6

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

Jeff Whidby 12:30-4:30pm; CJ & Friends 6-10pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

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

Mike O’Neill 2-5pm; Chris Kemp 7-10pm, Yucatan

Roger Young 4-7pm, Steve Farst Trio 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar


Allen Small 5-8pm. Outrigger

Mark Wesley 5:30-9:30pm, Dixie Fish

Daniel D 6-9pm, Petey’s Upper Deck

Tyler Kluesner 6-9pm, Beached Whale


Keith Clanton 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai


Renata & Paul 7-10:pm, Parrot Key

Rick & Tom 7-10pm, Pickle N Pub

Wayward Souls 8pm-12am, Castaways

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

Saturday, October 7

MORNING MEANDER8:00am, Lakes Regional Park. 7330 Gladiolus Blvd, Fort Myers. This easy walk along clear paths offers an opportunity to see birds in native vegetation with experi-enced Bird Patrol guides pointing out the many species in Lakes Park, a Lee County birding hot spot and crucial nesting area for many birds. Free with paid park-ing. Meet at Shelter A7. 239-533-7580.

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

CALUSA INDIAN POTTERY10am, Mound House. Explore the ceramics of SWFL and the Calusa Indians with this hands on program. Cont’d pg.12

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#12 on Beach Map. pg.19

Yes, yes I already hear the comments of “darn rats with fluffy tails, they do nothing but destroy my bird-feeder and cause headaches.” Now it’s true squirrels are actually in the rodent family so I can’t negate the rat portion of that state-ment. However, the Eastern Grey Squirrel does do good for the environ-ment. As squirrels bury acorns, they distribute tree species around forests and increase biodiversity in their eco-systems. A single gray squirrel cre-ates several thousand buried caches of food each season, called scatter hoarding, not all of which it can redis-cover. Squirrels are an important prey species for many birds of prey and other mammals; if you can believe it, I’ve even seen Bald Eagles catch and eat Grey Squirrels! Eastern Grey Squirrels are well versed in food storage strat-egies. Preferred foods include bark, berries, seeds, acorns, fungus and

occasionally insects. They have been known to harvest tree sap when nor-mal food supplies are low, and can tell the difference between red and white oak acorns and store them separately. Whites sprout quickly, almost as soon as they hit the ground, and the squir-rels tend to eat them immediately to get as much nutrition as possible from the seed. Red oak seeds don’t sprout

until spring, so squirrels use them for winter storage. A 1996 study in the jour-nal “Animal Behavior” observed some squirrels biting through the embryo inside of white oak acorns, to stop it from sprouting. These bitten-through seeds were then buried alongside red acorns for winter eating. Scientists also witnessed squirrels unburying red oak acorns they didn’t eat over the winter, biting out their embryos, and re-burying them for later. As much as the Eastern Grey Squirrel helps the environment, due to its fantastic ability to live in al-most any condition and eat just about anything, they have the reputation as a pest in inopportune places. Their natural range is over the eastern United States to just west of the Mis-sissippi River and north to Canada. Introductions of this species occurred in the western states and portions of Canada that they did not previously

inhabit, as well as in Italy, Scotland, England and Ireland. The squirrels live well in urban environments; combined with a lack of natural forces to keep the squirrel numbers at bay, these ar-eas have population booms, causing harm to the native squirrels and other species that have the same food re-sources as the Eastern Grey Squirrel. They can produce 3 to 4 babies twice a year that can lead to large popula-tion spikes if given successive years of good food production. Historically, there have been reports of extensive migrations of squirrels due to low food supplies. An extensive migration of gray squirrels in Connecticut occurred in 1933, when 1,000 or more swam across the Connecticut River between Hartford and Essex, most likely be-cause of the result of a limited food supply.

Rae Burns

Field Guide to Fort Myers BeachEastern Grey Squirrel


Participants will make and deco-rate their won piece of clay pot-tery while learning methods and materials the Calusa and other indigenous people used to make their ceramics. Sneak a peek at artifacts not currently on public display and learn how archeolo-gists study pottery to understand cultures of the past. Also offered Oct 25.

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

OPEN GYM10am-9pm, Bay Oaks. See Oct 2.

CALUSA INDIAN SHELL MOUND TOUR11am, Mound House. See Oct 3.


SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Free live music concert, food & fun with West of Galway.

IMPROV CAFÉ5pm, Center for the Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bo-nita Springs. Make Saturday af-ternoon the best time of the week when you bring the family out to the “Improv Café” and watch young improv artists amaze you with their wit and comedy.

SUNSET KAYAK TOUR5:30-7:30pm, Mound House. Catch a beautiful sunset while exploring the tidal creeks and winding mangrove tunnels in the backwaters of Estero Bay. Unique tour offers rare opportu-nity to experience the estuary’s abundant life in the quiet of twi-light. Reservations required. 239-765-0865, $50; members $25, All paddling equipment provided. Also offered on Oct 13 & 27.

IMPROV TONIGHT8pm, Center for Performing Arts-Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Every show is different. See some of SWFL best improvisational com-edy with musical improv, games and scenes that include audience suggestions. $15/person. Snacks and beverages available. 239-495-8989. Artcenterbonita.org

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?SATURDAY, OCT 7

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

Daniel Cook 1-5pm; Ron Howard 6-10pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

Ronn Daniels 2-5pm; Al Holland 7-10pm, Yucatan

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

Chris Casdia 4-7pm, 3 Crooked Steps 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar

Jammin’ G’s 1-5pm, Lani Kai Beach Bar

Meagan Rose & Smokin’ Bill2-5pm. Outrigger


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


Jory Lyle 6-9pm, Beached Whale

Just Jeff 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai



Karaoke w/Brenda 7-10pm, Pickle N Pub

Wayward Souls 8pm-12am, Castaways

Whatever’s Clever 9:30pm-1:30am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Sunday, October 8

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?

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

Pat Jerome 1-5pm; Siren 5:30-9:30pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar

Pearl 2-5pm; GatorMoon 6-9pm, Yucatan


Jersey Beat 12-3pm, Parrot Key

Greg Watts 1-4pm, Petey’s Upper Deck





Sam DeArmond 6-9pm, Beached Whale


James Wilder 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai


Colton James 7-10pm, Pickle N Pub

DJ TK 8pm-2am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Monday, October 9


SPIN CYCLE8:30am, Bay Oaks. See Oct 2..WATER AEROBICS10-11am, Beach Pool. See Oct 2.





FILMS FOR FILM LOVERS7pm, Center for the Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. See Oct 2. To-night’s film “Antonia’s Line”




Steve Farst 4-7pm; 3 Crooked Steps, 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar






6-9pm, Sun Deck at Lani Kai




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

Tuesday, October 10


SOCIAL SENIOR ECHO FARM8:30am. Join the Bay Oaks So-cial Senior on this trip to Echo Museum (Global Farm. Lunch afterwards at your own expense. $20.

GUIDED BEACH WALK9am. Newton Park. See Oct 3.




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October 2017 SAND LIFE page 13GAME DAY10:30am-1:45pm, Bay Oaks. See Oct 3.

BEACH YOGA11am, Pink Shell Resort. See Oct 3.

CALUSA INDIAN SHELL MOUND TOUR11am & 2pm, Mound House. See Oct 3.


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

YOGA5:30pm. Newton Park. See Oct 3.

OPEN VOLLEYBALL6-9pm, Bay Oaks. See Oct 3.

YOGA FLOW 7pm, Bay Oaks Rec Center. Of-fered every TU. 239-765-4222



Mark Kobie 4-7pm; Bad Banditos 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar





Peter Kolter/Bobby Blakey 6-9pm, Yucatan









YOGA8:30am. Newton Park. See Oct 4.

BODY SCULPT9am, Bay Oaks Recreation Cen-ter. See Oct 4.

FOOD, FORTUNES, MEDICINES & POISONS10am, Mound House. Plants have the potential to feed, cure and sometimes cause harm. Come along on an engaging tour of the gardens at Mound House and explore over 100 plants and trees from Florida and around the globe that have influenced human history. Learn how one of the most poisonous plants be-came a food source for Native Americans. $5, MH members free. 451 Connecticut St, FMB, 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org

KAYAK TOUR10am-1pm, North Naples. See Oct 4.


PICKLEBALL10am-1pm, Bay Oaks. See Oct 4.

STORY HOUR10:30am, Beach Library. See Oct 4.



YOGA FOR BEGINNERS2pm, Chapel by the Sea. This 6-week class is for those with no previous yoga experience. Led by instructor Susan Carter. Postures will be modified so that everyone can experience won-derfully relaxing exercise. Re-search shows that Yoga decreas-es stress, improves balance and promotes better sleep. It can also ease symptoms of depression and teach us to be present in the moment through mindfulness

meditation. Cost per class $10 Chapel members/$12 non-mem-bers. Bring mat and bottled wa-ter. Class runs every WE through Nov 15.




Sheena Brook 4-7pm; Steve Farst 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar







Obe Gonzalez 6-9pm, Beached Whale








Thursday, October 12



GAME DAY

10:30am-1:45pm, Bay Oaks. See Oct 3.



SUNSET BEACH YOGA6:30pm, Pink Shell Resort. See Oct 5.









Bobby Blakey 5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish








Steve Lucky’s Open Jam7-10pm, Pickle N Pub



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Friday, October 13





SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Free live music concert, food & fun with High Tide.

SUNSET KAYAK TOUR5:30-7:30pm, Mound House. See Oct 7.


FALL FESTIVAL6-9pm, Lakes Park, 7330 Glad-iolus Dr, Fort Myers. Held daily Oct 13-29, the Lakes Park Hal-loween and Fall Festival features fun rides, games, pumpkins, food and the famous and spooky Hal-loween Express Train Ride that runs through Halloween Village. Hayrides, inflatables and a scare-crow contest too. Entry is free with cost of activities from $2-$14.Fee for parking. Open 6-9pm MO-FR and 10am-9pm SA & SU. 239-332-BIKE. TEEN BASKETBALL7-9pm, Bay Oaks.















Double Dare 7-9pm, Parrot Key


Rockin’ Horse 8pm-12am, Castaways

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

Saturday, October 14

CONVERSATION CAFÉ8:30am, Newton Beach Park. Join Environmental Educator Dexter Norris at Newton Beach Park for a fun walking tour/lecture about Fort Myers Beach and the natural environment. Breakfast provided. Reservations required. 239-765-0865. $15/person.

BEACH YOGA8:30-9:30am, on the beach in front of Edison Beach House, north of Pier. See Oct 7.





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

SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Free live music concert, food & fun with Remedy.

FALL FESTIVAL10am-9pm, Lakes Park. See Oct 13.


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




Chris Casdia 4-7pm, Troublemakers 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar











Manipulators 8pm-12am, Castaways


Sunday, October 15

MOUND KEY BOAT TOUR9:30am-12:45pm. See Oct. 3.












Jeff Whidby 6-9pm, Beached Whale


Kolter & Grim 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai




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1131 1st St., Ft. Myers Beach • www.nervousnellies.net • GPS Coordinates: 26”27’23.41” N •81”57’15.18” WOver the bridge to Fort Myers Beach take first right and right again. Head straight to Nervous Nellie’s!

Take a break &come see us!

Cool drinks & hot food!Inside and outside seating!

We’re Open! Back & better than ever!

“I make a living doing what I love, so I am blessed,” says local musician Obe Gonzalez! “But Southwest Florida is a long way from where I began!” Obe grew up in New York City before relocating here in 2005: “A lot of my family played music so it was always a part of my life, but I am actually the only one still doing it. When I first moved down, I didn’t do much musically the first 3 or 4 years, until I got a feel for the scene and decided the time was right for me. Since then I progressed one step at a time, and am lucky I’ve play steadily now for the past 7 years” When discussing his favorite music, Obe is flexible. “Coming from the New York atmosphere, I prefer to play more original stuff, but you must appeal to the Florida entertainment scene, meaning you must know a little of everything.” As for his most requested songs, “people want Top 40-type material, no matter from what era; really songs they love from the radio. Since I play a lot of restaurants and resorts, audiences like the classics like The Beatles and Nirvana, and that is OK with me.” After playing in bands for years, Obe relishes being a solo artist. “A main reason I stopped working in bands is because of the late nights where you play from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., as I have two kids now. I am also a little tone deaf, from too many screaming guitars and banging

drums, plus all the bar smoke was getting to me. It is difficult to get everyone together to sound better, and that bothered me. I am a firm believer in pushing myself, as it is essential to learn new songs every week, as you never know what will work unless you try it.” Obe specializes not only in restaurants and resorts, but family parties “where I am that corner guy, and this is a great niche for me and pretty awesome, where I set up in the house or by the pool and play. I am that musician at the wedding or graduation, Christmas or birthday party, so I appreciate that people think of me for their most important occasions.” When not being “The Corner Guy,” “I do two Wednesdays-a-month at The Beached Whale, so those are October 11 & 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. In Cape Coral, I am at Donte’s Coal-fired Pizza Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m., and at Cork Soakers Deck & Wine Bar the third Friday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. Every Saturday I am at The Sanibel Inn tiki bar from 1 to 5 p.m., and the fourth Friday each month at The World of Beer at the Gulf Coast Center from 8 p.m. to Midnight.” Obe can be contacted at 239-770-4422, [email protected] or on FaceBook at soundsofobe.

Gary Mooney

The Corner Guy!Obe Gonzalez Happy Man & Musician


Jennifer Semro, the Artist of the Month at The Fort Myers Beach Public Library for October and November, had no intention of becoming a professional photographer. “I was one of those people who took a simple camera and did ‘point-and-shoot,’” said the native of Elmhurst, Illinois, 20 miles west of Chicago. “That was pretty much it, but even then, I found photography fascinating.”

It intrigued her enough that Jennifer, roughly seven years ago, took classes from the Ritz Camera Centers in Naples, “where Frank Berna, a professional, taught. I learned about the craft, and next thing you knew I acquired an advanced camera that I had no idea how to use so, so I took more classes, and that is how it all began. Before I got into this, I thought photographers just pointed the camera, but you must know about location and lighting and

backgrounds and all kinds of things, including patience, to get that one perfect shot!” She does all my own framing. “To me that is the biggest part of photography. Depending on how you frame and mat a photo, you can have the same shot look completely different in two or three settings. If you do not have a good frame, you do not have a good photograph.” When asked her favorite locations, Jennifer sighs: “Oh, Lord! I photographed the wild stallions at The Outer Banks so that has a soft spot in my heart. Key West was a great, and I just returned from a terrific trip to Chicago with three members of my photography club. The Bahamas, where I photographed wild spotted dolphins, stands out.” As for how she selects her destinations, “l am not a world traveler, and I don’t like to fly, so most are within driving distance. There are so many beautiful places, and I look forward to going back to where I already took photos, because there is always something you did not get the last time.” Jennifer does not specialize in any one genre: “I started out doing photos of people’s dogs and some cats, but now I branch out into many areas, including nature and Blues artists, as I love that music!” In addition to photography, Jennifer operates “Critter Sitters”: “That began in 1994, when my daughter on vacation needed someone to care for her two dogs, then to make a little extra money friends

brought me pets, and it evolved into a fulltime business.” To learn about Jennifer’s magnificent work, attend the “Meet the Artist” Reception on Wednesday, November 1, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. To contact Jennifer, call her at 239-947-8638, email at [email protected] or see her Facebook page.

To learn more about the Beach Library at 2755 Estero Boulevard, visit www.fmb.lib.fl.us or call 239-765-8162. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed Sunday and holidays including Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day and Thanksgiving.

Gary Mooney

That One Perfect Shot!Jennifer Semro Library Artist of The Month

Photographing wild dolphins in the Bahamas is a favorite!

“You cannot have a great photo without a great frame,”

believes Jennifer. Photos by Gary Mooney.

Jennifer first began photographing pets; this photo placed 2nd in The State of Florida 3 years ago!


Monday, October 16


SPIN CYCLE8:30am, Bay Oaks. See Oct 2.





FALL FESTIVAL6-9pm, Lakes Park. See Oct 13.


FILMS FOR FILM LOVERS7pm, Center for the Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. See Oct 2. To-night’s film “Trash.”




Steve Farst 4-7pm; 3 Crooked Steps 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar







Sideshow Bob 6-9pm, Sun Deck at Lani Kai




Tuesday, October 17





ALZHEIMERS CAREGIVERS9:30-11am, Chapel by the Sea. “Living with Alzheimer’s for Mid-dle-Stage Caregivers” In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. Take part in this 3-part series and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effec-tive and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s. Free and open to the public. Class continues on Oct 24 & 31. 239-463-3173

INDIAN MASKS10am, Mound House. Explore the masks of the Calusa Indians! Create your own unique masks and try on several Calusa masks that were discovered by archeol-ogists. This program suitable for families and visitors of all ages. $5, MH members free. 451 Con-necticut St, FMB, 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org Also offered Oct 31.


BOOK DISCUSSION10:30am, Beach Library. New-comers welcome. This month the discussion is about “A constella-tion of Vital Phenomena” by An-thony Marra.

GAME DAY 10:30am-1:45pm, Bay Oaks. See Oct 3.







YOGA FLOW 7pm, Bay Oaks Rec Center. Offered every TU. 239-765-4222









Peter Kolter/Bobby Blakey 6-9pm, Yucatan








YOGA8:30am. Newton Park. See Oct 4

BODY SCULPT9am, Bay Oaks Recreation Center. See Oct 4.



KAYAK TOUR10am-1pm, North Naples. See Oct 4. COOL CALUSA TOOLS 10am, Mound House. Known as the “shell people” the Calusa In-dians lived in Southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Learn about the many different weapons and tools they made. 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. $5, members free. 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org

STORY HOUR10:30am, Beach Library. See Oct 4.



YOGA FOR BEGINNERS2pm, Chapel by the Sea. See Oct 11.




Smokin’ Bill, 1-5; Ya-Ya, 6-10pm, PierSide

Mark Kobie 4-7pm; Steve Farst 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar


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1. SAND PAPER/ SAND LIFE2. PRINT SHOP INK4. PINCHERS5. BEACH PIERSIDE6. GULFSHORE GRILL7. CASTAWAYS8. PETE’S TIME OUT11. SKYE’S RESTAURANT

12. BEACH THEATER14. GOOD TIME CHARTERS16. LIGHTHOUSE TIKI BAR19. TUCKAWAY CAFE20. MATANZAS ON THE BAY22. BAYFRONT BISTRO23. SNOOK BIGHT MARINA24. FMB SEA & SUN RENTALS

25. NERVOUS NELLIES26. KNOTTY BEAN COFFEE BAR27. SALTY DOG GALLERY28. HOUSE RISING SUN ART BAR29. CRAZY WOMAN KAYAKS30. SEA GYPSY BOUTIQUE

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

• SHRIMP DOCKS

•North side of the anchorage

Beaches ... everywhere

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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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TUCKAWAY BAGEL & WAFFLE CAFE’ 239-463-5398

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

1740 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #19 TuckawayCoffeeFMB.com

THE BEACH THEATER 239-765-9000

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

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

FOR HELP WITH DIRECTIONS SEE beach map

BEACH DINING GUIDE

BAYFRONT BISTRO 239-463-3663A beautiful waterfront dining experience at Fort Myers Beach’s premier mid-island location within Snook Bight Yacht Club and Marina. Arrive by land or water, then sit back and enjoy the stunning back bay surroundings as you delight in the tastes of the Bayfront Bistro kitchen. Award winning menu and wine selection. Reservations accepted. Between Matanzas Pass Channel Marker 27 and 29. Open Daily 11:30am - 10pm/close 4761 Estero Blvd., FMB MAP #22 BayFrontBistro.com

PINCHERS BEACH TIKI BAR 239-463-2909

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

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

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

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

Times Square, Downtown FMB MAP #8 PetesTimeOut.com

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

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

CASTAWAYS BAR & GRILL 239-463-4644

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

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

GULFSHORE GRILL 239-765-5440

The Cottage Beach Bar & Gulfshore Grill is a popular restaurant and bar destination that offers fantastic views of the Gulf of Mexico from every table! A local’s favorite for 40 years, we offer the best in Ft Myers night life and are one of the top Ft Myers Beach bars in the area. Enjoy the freshest seafood on Fort Myers Beach. If you’re looking to enjoy a non-seafood dish try our Certified Angus Beef, Ribs, Wings, or our extensive 60-item salad bar. Open 8am to 2am daily

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

ISLAND SAND PAPER / SAND LIFE MAG 239-463-4461

Our company offers a variety of Advertising Solutions that will help grow your business. Solutions that result from getting your message in front of our 2,000,000 annual readers. Between our Web options, weekly Island Sand Paper, and monthly SAND LIFE magazine, we can deliver results. If you don’t believe us, ask our advertisers. They are some of the most successful businesses in our community!

450 Old San Carlos Blvd, FMB FortMyersBeach.news




Phil Oxford 5-9pm, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar













GUIDED KAYAK ECO-TOURS8am, Mound House. Explore

the winding mangrove creeks and hidden backwaters of Es-tero Bay as only a kayaker can. Experience the natural beauty of the ancient realm of the Calu-sa in this tour guided by Dexter Norris, biologist, naturalist and Mound House Environmental Educator, as you paddle through Estero and Hell Peckney Bays. All paddling equipment provided. Weather permitting. $45/person, Members $15. Museum admis-sion included. Private group tours available. Reservations required. 239-765-0865.












Tequila Tom 5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish











Friday, October 20



MAHJONG 10:30-1:45pm, Bay Oaks. See Oct 2.


FRIGHT NIGHT6-10pm, Bay Oaks. The Town of Fort Myers Beach Parks & Rec-reation Dept hosts the 27th an-nual Family Fright Night. Join in the fun with the haunted house, costume contest with prizes for all ages, infant to adult. Games, food and the outside Haunted Walk. Cost $4/person or $10/family of four. Volunteers needed, call 239-775-4222.







Roger Young 4-7pm, Troublemakers 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar








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MFYF 7-10pm, Parrot Key

Wildfire 8pm-12am, Castaways

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




CALUSA INDIAN SHELL MOUND TOUR2pm, Mound House. See Oct 3.


LIVE – JIMMY THACKERY8pm, Center for the Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Listen to one of the most explosive blues guitar-ists in the history of the blues. Call 239-495-8989 or visit artcen-terbonita.org for ticket info.

FALL FESTIVAL 10am-9pm, Lakes Park. See Oct 13.





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

Chris Casdia 4-7pm, Bad Banditos 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar




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




Just Jeff 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai



Wildfire 8pm-12am, Castaways

Steve Farst Experience9:30pm-1:30am, Club Ohana, Lani Kai

Sunday, October 22










Michael O’Neill 4-7pm, Dixie Fish





James Wilder 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai



Monday, October 23









FILMS FOR FILM LOVERS7pm, Center for the Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. See Oct 2. To-night’s film “Lemon Tree.”














Tuesday, October 24





ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS9:30-11am, Chapel by the Sea


CALUSA INDIAN ART & CULTURE10am, Mound House. The Calu-sa Indians created beautiful works of art in paintings and carvings with images that re-flected their spiritual and natural world. Try your hand at creating a work of art using Calusa based themes and learn about the im-portance of these objects in their culture. $5, members free. 239-765-0865. Moundhouse.org

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October 2017 SAND LIFE page 25GAME DAY10:30am-1:45pm, Bay Oaks. See Oct 3.




YOGA5:30pm. Newton Park. See Oct 3



YOGA FLOW 7pm, Bay Oaks Rec Center. Offered every TU. 239-765-4222



Mark Kobie 4-7pm; Bad Banditos 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar














YOGA8:30am. Newton Park. See Oct 4.

BODY SCULPT9am, Bay Oaks Recreation Center. See Oct 4.


KAYAK TOUR10am-1pm, North Naples. See Oct 4.


CALUSA INDIAN POTTERY10am, Mound House. See Oct 7.

STORY HOUR 10:30am, Beach Library. See Oct 4.


SOCIAL SENIOR LUNCH BUNCH 11am, Bay Oaks departure. Join the Lunch Bunch for a trip to Café Toscano in Fort Myers. $4, lunch no included. Sign up at Bay Oaks. 239-765-4222.


YOGA FOR BEGINNERS2pm, Chapel by the Sea. See Oct 11.





Who’s Playing WhereCont’d pg.27


Sheena Brook 4-7pm; Steve Farst 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar

DJ G-Ride 1-5pm,Lani Kai Beach Bar







Obe Gonzalez 6-9pm, Beached Whale










COASTAL ECOLOGY BEACH WALK9am, Newton Park. Join Mound House Educators to explore the variety of species that can be found along the shoreline on Fort Myers Beach. Meet at Newton Park cottage, 4650 Estero Blvd. Wear sunscreen, appropriate clothing, shoes and hats. Weath-er permitting. $5 (MH members free)

GAME DAY10:30am-1:45pm, Bay Oaks.See Oct 3.













Bobby Blakey 5:30-8:30pm, Dixie Fish











Friday, October 27




MEMORY IMPROVEMENT10:30am, Beach Library. Join Reference Librarian, Cletus, for some helpful tips on how to re-member things that you frequent-

ly forget. Pre-register. 239-765-8162.



SUNSET KAYAK TOUR5:30-7:30pm, Mound House. See Oct 7.














Who’s Playing WhereCont’d pg.28







Double Dare 6:30-9:30pm, Parrot Key


Electric Lipstick 8pm-12am, Castaways






JEWELRY MAKING CALUSA STYLE10am, Mound House. The Calu-sa used natural materials for many things like clothing, jewelry and rope. Learn how to create your own beautiful shell bracelet by sung the same methods as the Calusa Indians. Program suit-ed to families and children ages 6 and older.



SUNSET CELEBRATION5-10pm, Times Square. Free live music concert, food & fun with Riverside.

LIVE – VICTOR WAINWRIGHT

7pm, Center for the Perform-ing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Wear your dancing shoes when you come to listen to this 2016 Blues Mu-sic Award Winner for BB King Entertainer of the Year, Band of the Year and 3-time Pinetop Per-kins Piano Player of the year. Call 239-495-8989 or visit artcenter-bonita.org for ticket info.



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




Chris Casdia 4-7pm, New Vinyls 9pm-1am, The Cottage & Shucker’s Bar








Hester Prynn Duo 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai



Electric Lipstick 8pm-12am, Castaways


Sunday, October 29










Sounds of Steel 3-6pm, Parrot Key

Meagan Rose4-7pm, Dixie Fish


Jeff Whidby 6-9pm, Beached Whale



Kolter & Grim 6-10pm, Sun Deck, Lani Kai



Monday, October 30






















Tuesday, October 31Halloween


CONT’D FROM PG.27FRIDAY, OCT 27





ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS9:30-11am, Chapel by the Sea


INDIAN MASKS10am, Mound House. See Oct 17.

GAME DAY10:30am-1:45pm, Bay Oaks. See Oct 3.





WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?HALLOWEEN, OCT 31














“The ‘Coastal Ecology Walks’ hosted by the Mound House complement our weekly ‘Beach Walk’ each Tuesday from here at 9 a.m.,” explained Environmental Education Coordinator Dexter Norris from Newton Park. “While the ‘Beach Walk’ offers great general information, often people want something more, especially nature geeks like me! This is a wonderful way to acquire a lot more local knowledge as quickly as possible.” The next Coastal Ecology Walk will be offered on Thursday, October 26, at 9 a.m.; it

is free to Mound House members and $5 to all others, with one-hour paid parking necessary. Our September walk was just 11 days after Hurricane Irma, and her impact was evident almost from our first step. Previous events from Newton Park allowed us to walk from the adjacent tiki hut right down to the beach, but Irma eroded about two feet of sand to reveal a previously almost-covered seawall, meaning we took the stairs that were previously half-covered as well! “I guess I should not be surprised,” offered Dexter, who was clearly surprised, “as the beach changes all the time.”

Wildlife abounds near the lowtide line. Dexter pointed out Sandwich terns “that have yellow at the end of their beaks – think of it as they have mustard at the end of their nose from making a sandwich – these suggestions are goofy sometimes, but they work!” We see Reddish egrets, “who are very patient. A favorite trick is to extend their wings while perfectly still, offering shade for a prey, and once they come underneath, the egret strikes!” The group encounters

Snowy egrets, willets and gulls, who Dexter describes as “dirty rotten scoundrels! They are such thieves – they land on a pelican’s head, then reach into their mouth to steal a snack.” The group uncovers a perfect sand dollar that Dexter wets down for two purposes: “to clean it, but more important, to see if it were still alive. If you find a live one, gently put it back in the water.” We experience Spider crabs “that are spooky-looking but relatively benign. They keep food on a spier on their back – the original doggie bag!” He finds small Red and Black mangroves “that are baby trees floating around, looking for a place to call home. Mangroves are the

‘Secret Service Protection’ for our coastal town.” Newton Park is located at 4650 Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach. The park offers picnic tables, restrooms and parking. The Newton House located at the park, hosts yoga classes twice a week on Tuesdays afternoon and Wednesday morning. The Mound House, Estero Island’s oldest structure now owned by the Town of Fort Myers Beach and restored to its 1921 grandeur, is the community’s cultural and environmental learning center. It offers over 50 programs in October, including nine new ones. Mound House admission is $10 for ages 13 & up, $8 for students with IDs, $5 ages 6 to 12, and 5 & under free, with Town residents receiving a 50% discount. It is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Mound House is at 451 Connecticut Street, with additional parking at 216 Connecticut. For information call 239-765-0865 or see www.moundhouse.org.

Gary Mooney

Coastal Ecology WalkOctober 26 Program Fun & Educational

Hurricane Irma erosion reveals the previously buried Newton

Park seawall.

Dexter (left), with Kevin, Sue and Amy on the “Coastal

Ecology Walk.”

This Spider Crab didn’t survive Hurricane Irma.

A perfect Sand Dollar!

Shorebirds abound on the “Coastal Ecology Walk!” Photos by Gary Mooney.


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HOROSCOPESResearch asst: Java Jo

GENERAL COMMENTS: October is probably the most spiritual month of the year. Culminating in All Hallows Eve, or All Saints Eve - the origins of which go back to the Celtic harvest festivals (no doubt overseen by the Druids), and remembrances of the dead, especially the Saints (hence ‘hallows’) and martyrs … oh yeah, and all the faithfully departed. And zom-bies. You’ve got to have some zombies. And voodoo dolls too. And, of course, pumpkin everything. So, let’s spice it up and see what the Voodoo Queen has in store for us this month. Hope it’s not too spooky!

LIBRA (SEPT 23 - OCT 23)There will be a lot of flying in your sleep this month. Can’t be helped. The way your planets are aligned you will be washed with the essence of Casper, the Friendly Ghost. Sorry, it can’t be helped. You’re friendly and personable to everybody. So is Casper. Little known fact - before Casper went to work at Famous Studios and became a movie star, he lived as Saint Gaspare Bertoni (he Americanized his first name when he arrived in Hollywood). One troubling item: he was big into stigmata. Avoid mirrors.

SCORPIO (OCT 24 - NOV 21)Crazy atmospheric, temperature conflicts will play havoc with the con-densational bodies of air. Because it’s cooler now you may see some misting or even fog. No worries, right? Wrong! Spirits come out this month, and use the mist as camouflage. Pay close attention to your peripheral vision. You can see them out of the corner of your eye. Just remember - you don’t believe in ghosts. You’re just “seeing things.” Yeah, right.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21)Ever walked through the town at 3-4:00 am? Everybody’s asleep, their thoughts in La-La Land. It’s almost like the air is clean of angsty vibra-tions. A very magical time, is it not? As you walk through the empty town, fascinated by the quietness, keep in mind that you are not alone. There are nocturnal creatures about. Don’t worry though; this is their time to hide in the shadows. They don’t like being stared at. Nobody even notices them during the daylight! If you see them at night just leave them alone. They’re where they’re supposed to be. Remember? Yin Yang?

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19)Occasionally you may find yourself thinking, “I’m getting pretty sick and tired of the subject of dirty water.” Sometimes we forget that, in the grand scheme of things, there are also such things as Aqua Man, the Loch Ness monster, the Creature from the Deep Lagoon, and, worse of all, the Skunk Ape of the Everglades. With all the flooding we’ve experienced recently, it’s like a huge expansion of their living environ-ment. Meaning they’re now closer than you think. Only kidding!

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18)Ever notice how many feral cats live on the island? This island being near a lesser magnetic pole, draws them here like a beacon of catnip. The colors Orange and Black are strongly affiliated with magic (big duh here) and it’s interesting to note how many black and orange cats there are. What I mean is, they’re cats - they’re just plain weird. What does this have to do with your horoscope? I think it’s just to draw your attention to something you didn’t have your attention on at all. Like that idiotic song that repeatedly plays in your head.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20) Ever been to a Zombie Jamboree? A Day of the Dead festival? Neither have I, but thanks to Internet media we have access to all the voodoo parties you could ever want. It’s funny because we run from death every day of our lives, except for one day when we celebrate it. Kinda reminds you of the 4th of July a bit, if you think about it. One day when everyone comes together for the same reason. Hey, if you’re into past-lives why not future-lives too? Who cares who I was - who am I going to be?

ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19)Aren’t you the feisty one! Just like a black cat you like to be in the middle of everything, nosing around, looking for an opening. Nothing escapes your attentive eye. Toast too burnt? You know it. Coffee too weak? Yeah, you got it. Socks not white enough? Saw it. Your com-passion knows no bounds. Your disdain is even bigger. You’ll keep the floods away, the thunder at a low volume, but the rest of the time you’ll be on the back lanai in a lounger taking a well-deserved nap.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20)Anyone who knows you knows that you’re an “old soul”, like you’ve known each other for centuries. Because of this subliminal connection to the rise and fall of civilizations throughout time, you’re in no hurry to jump into anything - especially swords and spears! Still no matter what’s going on around you, there you’ll be right in the middle - as in the saying “between a rock and a hard place.” You’re the rock. And that’s cool - minimum effort for maximum gain. And you also know how to roll.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 21)Knowing the Geminites like I do, All Hallows Eve definitely has a strong influence on you this month. Especially around the 26th. There should be a holiday on that day for all your minions to show their appreciation to you, giving thanks that you exist in their lives. Of course you’ll have to cook some kind of feast to bribe them. Luckily, they’ll feel so guilty they’ll clean up the aftermath. For the rest of the month look for lucky voodoo charms. It’s got nothing to do with any holiday or sign or any-thing. They’ll just appear. Do with them as you will.

CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 22)You should find yourself somewhat magnanimously vague this month. Thoughts may come, and thoughts may go - like memories on a tele-phone wire, staring idly at the world, while other times just flying away. These moments usually happen in the early morning before your cof-fee. No worries, though - like a tourist on vacation, time will fly by just as quickly as your thoughts. In no time at all it’ll be November and suddenly it’ll all catch up to you in a new holiday whirlwind. So, for this month, just chill.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 22) Surprisingly enough, shoelaces play a big part in your life this month. Many of you who are into the New Age stuff know the importance of your feet to your well-being. Now it could mean you need to pay at-tention to the exact psi applied to your feet via your shoes laces, but it could also be something broader than that. Like, shoelaces on your astral body. What could that mean? Maybe use a bit of constraint on the foundation of your soul? I dunno - that sounds way too weird. Still, we wouldn’t want your astral soul just flying around willy-nilly, would we?

VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT 22)Be careful not to walk on a leg that has fallen asleep this month. Es-pecially if it’s your own. Ever done that? Of course you have! It’s like nothing’s there, but it is. Makes you walk all funny and wobbly. Like a zombie. Think about it. A zombie’s whole body has fallen asleep. Well, they’re the dead, so it’s a real long sleep. And yet, like you walking on your leg that’s asleep, trying to get it to wake up, this is what zombies are doing - they’re trying to wake themselves up. Wouldn’t you? So, this month feel compassion for the poor, kindred zombies.

DISCLAIMER: Alright everybody. Take a breath. Calm down. I know it’s going to get real spooky this month. But relax, and rest assured I just made all this stuff up. I did, but remember my sign is Virgo, so did I really make it up? Or was I really channeling the undead? I guess I’ll never know. Anyway, just agree that I only made this up, and ghosts, zombies, vampires and spirits aren’t real. Ah … but the predictions are.


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