sanibel & captiva chamber 4th qtr 2013 newmagazine
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4th Quarter Chamber NewsmagazineTRANSCRIPT
1C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
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S A N I B E L C A P T I VAwww.Sanibel-Captiva.org
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Official Publication of
1159 Causeway RoadSanibel Island, Florida 33957
Phone: 239-472-1080 Fax: 239-395-0783
www.Sanibel-Captiva.OrgEDITOR & DESIGN
Bridgit Stone-Budd
LAYOUT & GRAPHICSLorraine Milano
CONTRIBUTORSChris Heidrick
Bridgit Stone-Budd
CHAMBER PHOTOGRAPHYHillgate Communications
CHAMBER STAFFRic Base, President
Steve Ehrhart, Director of OperationsBridgit Stone-Budd, Director of Marketing
Tyrone Humbles, Promotions - Chamber Tour Bus
VISITOR CENTER STAFFCandice Thompson, Visitor Center Supervisor
Bob Bechhold, Anne Liese,Allen Myers, Don Oglander,Barry Solomon, Jim Slattery
George Veillette, Lisa Williams,Julianne Kirkpatrick
The Sanibel-Captiva Islands Chamber NewsMagazineis published quarterly by
The Sanibel-Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce.Circulation: 6000
Online: www.Sanibel-Captiva.Org
Sanibel & Captiva IslandsChamber of Commerce
2013-2014 Board of Directors C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
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For advertising or submissions, please contact
Bridgit @ 239-728-1920or [email protected]
For subscriptions or address changes, please contact
Steve @ 239-472-8759 or [email protected]
Mark AndersonBenchmark General Contractors 16836 McGregor BlvdFort Myers, FL [email protected]
Doug BabcockTween Waters InnP.O. Box 249 Captiva, FL 33924 [email protected]
Mark BlustTimbers Restaurant703 Tarpon Bay RoadSanibel, FL [email protected]
Blanaid ColleyHillgate Communications2451 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957 [email protected]
Chris DavisonIsland Inn3111 West Gulf DriveSanibel, FL [email protected]
Dru Anne DoyleOcean’s Reach Condominiums Sanibel, FL [email protected]
Lee Ellen Harder - SecretaryBIG ARTS900 Dunlop Sanibel, FL 33957 [email protected]
Barb Harrington RLR Investments, LLC 2340 Periwinkle Way, Suite KSanibel, FL [email protected]
Chris Heidrick - ChairHeidrick & CompanyP.O. Box 59 Sanibel, FL 33957 [email protected]
Ken KourilThe Sanctuary Golf Club 2801 Wulfert Road Sanibel, FL 33957 [email protected]
Michael Miller – Past ChairMichael P. Miller CPA, P.L.1648 Periwinkle Way Suite DSanibel, FL 33957 [email protected]
Robert MonkMurty & Monk, P.A.1633 Periwinkle Way Suite ASanibel, FL [email protected]
Chris PendletonEdison & Ford Winter EstatesP.O. Box 2368 Fort Myers, FL 33902 [email protected]
Fran Peters – Chair ElectIsland Vacations of Sanibel& Captiva, Inc.1101 Periwinkle Way Suite 108 Sanibel, FL [email protected]
Donna PumaPinocchio’s Original Italian Ice Cream362 Periwinkle WaySanibel, Fl [email protected]
Jeff Shuff - TreasurerTween Waters InnP.O. Box 249Captiva, FL [email protected]
Sonja Smith SuitorCondominium Associationof Sanibel, Inc.P. O. Box 1041 Sanibel, FL [email protected]
Ric BasePresident1159 Causeway RoadSanibel, Florida [email protected]
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“They Paved Paradise And Put Up A Parking Lot” – Joni Mitchell, Big Yellow Taxi
The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce parking lothas reopened after almost 3 weeks of renovations.
The parking lot now has pervious pavers and 2 detention ponds to help control run-off to protectour beautiful and fragile environment. Chamber member GiGi Design Group was the
contractor and did a beautiful job. No more pot holes and dust bowl!
A special thank you to our own island local, Ms. Sarah Ashton, for the cover concept!
Here is a picture of the 1st family that pulled into the newly paved lot.The Swing Family from Cincinnati, OH. Christi, Jenn, Kim and Tom. Congratulations!
Before After
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C H A M B E R
P A P A R A Z Z I
Chamber Business Luncheon at The Captiva Island Yacht ClubSponsored by A Better Bugman
Chamber Business Luncheon at The Sundial Resort & SpaSponsored by Shell Point Retirement Community
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Chamber Schedule of Events 2013-2014
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CHAMBER BUSINESS LUNCH CHAMBER AFTER HOURS BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING
RIBBON CUTTINGS & CHAMBER TOUR
2nd Tuesday of the Month - 11:30 PM – 1:30 PM 3rd Monday of the Month - 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
3rd Thursday of the Month - 8:00 AM
SPECIAL EVENTS BUS SCHEDULE
*LOCATION, SPONSOR and SPEAKER *LOCATION and HOSTS Starfish Grille at the Holiday Inn
Ribbon Cuttings 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM See our Online Events
Calendar for more details
September 10th September 16th September 19th September 25th Ribbon Cutting September
Shell Point Starfish Grille Doc Fords - CaptivaSeaFood and Nautical
Festival - 9/6
Sponsored By News-Press Media Group Treasure Coast Beerfest - 9/20
Speaker: Peter Dys - Shell PointOctober 8th October 21st October 17th October 2nd Ribbon Cutting October
Captiva Island Yacht Club IL Cielo Holtz, Mahshie, Decosta, PASponsored By SW Florida Distributing
Speaker: Rae Ann Wessel - SCCFNovember 12th November 18th November 21st November 6th Ribbon Cutting November
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum Rosier Insurance Calusa Bluewater FestivalEdison & Ford Winter Estates November 13th Ribbon Cutting NASCAR Race-11/15
Speaker: Chris Pendleton Enchanted Ballroom Villages Trade Show-11/28December 10th December 16th December 19th December 6 & 7 Luminary December 6 & 7
Sanctuary Golf Club Chamber Open House Note location change Luminary Luminary @ Bailey'sSponsored by: R S Walsh Landscaping Sanctuary Golf Club
Speaker: Lee Ellen Harder 4pm
January 14th January 27th - Date Change January 16th January 19thSundial Beach Resort & Spa CIP's Place Chamber Expo
Sponsored by: Rosier InsuranceSpeaker: Judi Newman - Identity Theft
February 11th February 17th February 20th
March 11th March 17th March 20thSCCF
April 8th April 21st April 29thNO Business Lunch This Month No After Hours This Month Annual Meeting - TBD
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The New Chamber Parking Lot… A symbol of several Chamber priorities
Over 180,000 visitors each year will find a new welcome mat at the front door of the islands…the new Chamber Parking Lot. I’d like to take a moment to point out how our new parking lot is a symbol of so much more.
We all know our guests visit the islands of Sanibel and Captiva for the pristine environment, though some have told us they would like to see updates in other areas. The new paver parking lot is a great example of such an improvement. And, in keeping with a core principle of our Chamber, the new parking lot is more than an aesthetic improvement…it is an environmental improvement.
For the past 50 years, the old sand/gravel parking lot had no storm water management plan. Before this project storm water would simply run off and carry surface pollutants directly into environmentally sensitive areas. About 1/3 of the cost of our project went to the creation of two retention areas and an engineered storm water retention plan in full compliance with City requirements. I’m proud we were able to complete this project “in harmony with our sanctuary island environment”.
This project is also an excellent example of our very healthy relationship with the City. The parking lot is actually located on City property. The Chamber and the City entered into a 30-year lease prior to the undertaking of the project and the City could not have been more supportive in its review and approval of the project.
I look forward to continuing our close work with the City as the topic of CommercialRedevelopment continues to evolve. I also hope our members see the new parking lot as an example of the City’s willingness to work with property owners who are considering improvements to their properties “in harmony with our sanctuary island environment”.
Chris Heidrick, Chair
A Word From Your Chair
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Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce 2013 Tour Bus Schedule
We’ve Got Florida Covered!
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Welcome New Members
A Better Way Marketing, LLCJamie Laura, Mobile Sales Force
Serving Sanibel & Captiva IslandsABetterWayMarketing.Mobi
FISHMISSHAYDENCaptain Frank Ventimiglia
Serving Sanibel & Captiva IslandsFishMissHayden.com
239-337-4275
Isabella’s Island Style Weddings & EventsStacey Gerhart, Proprietor
Serving Sanibel & Captiva IslandsIzzieStyle.com239-895-3105
Island Time Dolphin & Shelling CruisesJessica DeGraw, Captain
Serving Sanibel & Captiva IslandsIslandTimeCruise.com
239-898-6155
Windows Plus, LLCCrystal Borton
Serving Sanibel & Captiva IslandsWindowsPlusLLC.com
239-267-5858
Island View Window CleaningLou Fodor
Serving Sanibel & Captiva Islands239-313-7930
SWFL Tech GroupChris Long
Serving Sanibel & CaptivaSwflTechGroup.com
239-267-1244
Seminole CasinoJennifer Thomas, Group Sales Manager
Immokalee, Floridaseminoleimmokaleecasino.com
239-658-7545
Valerie Tutor, RealtorJohn R. Wood, Island Realtors1019 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
Valerietutor.sanibelrealestatemarket.com239-472-2411
Waterview Dining @ SundialPaul Cuppy, Food & Beverage Director
1451 Middle Gulf Drive, SanibelSundialResort.com
239-472-4151
Marla Manning [email protected] Periwinkle Way 11A, Sanibel
TheSanibelDesignCenter.com239-395-1201
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & GrilleJean Crenshaw, General Manager
5400 Plantation Road, CaptivaDocFords.com239-312-4275
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A Thank You Note From A Proud Navy Mom
Recently my eldest son returned from the Persian Gulf, after being deployed to the
region for eight months. His name is Jordan Rylander and he is a 2nd Class Petty Officer/
Search & Rescue Air Crewman with the U.S. Navy. To say I was, relieved upon his return
would be an understatement, yet I certainly was… relieved, proud, and happy all rolled
into one! Of course, since he and my daughter-in-law Blayne, are stationed in San Diego,
it was their visit to Florida that was anticipated greatly!
In December 2011, Blayne and Jordan were married here at the Sanibel
Congregational United Church of Christ, where I work as the Office Manager. It was not
a surprise that they chose to marry on beautiful Sanibel Island, as Jordan and I enjoyed
many weekends on the Sanibel beaches when he was a growing up.
When Jordan and Blayne arrived in Florida, mid-May of this year, one of the first
things they wanted to do was to go to Sanibel Island. They spent many days of their leave
time on the Island, collecting shells, eating at the awesome restaurants, and making more
Sanibel memories. One of the things we did as a family before they left to return to San
Diego and the Navy, was to go to Lighthouse Beach and have family photos taken. I’ve
enclosed a couple of the photos, because I want to say “Thank you” to the city and people
of Sanibel for being so welcoming and hospitable. These photos of Jordan & Blayne,
makes me so happy – after all I can’t imagine there is anyone who when visiting Sanibel
Island, doesn’t have a smile on their face. Just thinking about all the smiles that have been
generated over the years from just simply being here fills me with joy. It is my hope that
since Jordan & Blayne began their lives together one December evening in a beautiful
Sanibel church, they will continue to visit this tranquil place long after I am gone…that
would make this Momma very happy indeed.
Sandra J. Simmons
Office Manager
Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ
2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-0497
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