GEN_Vol4No1_2015.indd 1 12414 1218 AM FEATURES 2015 18 10 A NATURAL FIT South Seas Island Resort helps guests explore and understand its scenic setting 13 AT YOUR SERVICE ON CAPTIVA Meet some of the dedicated staff members who help make your visit memorable ISLAND INTIMACY Vacation destinations that speak to heart 20 SANIBEL Get know hard-working Inns Sanibel stand out from crowd 2 GENERATIONS MAGAZINE THE COVER Paddle sports are a favorite activity all generations in calm waters Captiva. Here siblings Max McKenna stand-up paddleboard at Blind Pass near bridge connecting Captiva islands. Photo by Nick Adams. 12314 841 PM SOUTHSEAS.COM 3 DEPARTMENTS 36 15 27 8 GREETINGS CHEF PROFILE For Love Lincoln 45 SHOPPING 52 FOR KIDS 53 CUISINE Equal Parts History Heart 22 OUTDOORS Upping Game Diving into Ocean Classroom 24 EXPLORER The Bounty Sea Meal with Character 30 HELM Adventure Awaits 56 EPICURIOUS 70 CALENDAR Where Go What Do Guide Dining on BEAUTY Celebrate Life 33 VISITORS VIEWS All About Amenities INVESTMENT 74 GUEST INFORMATION Tips Advice for Your Stay Time-Share, Condo or Home 42 CAMERA READY Capturing 80 MAPS OF 4 842 5 REGIONAL MANAGING DIRECTOR Bob Walter GENERAL MANAGER Shawn Farrell MARKETING Daniel Smock 5400 Plantation Road Captiva, Florida 33924 239-472-5111 southseas.com SOUTH SEAS RESORT John Lai 937 East Gulf Drive Sanibel, 33957 239-472-3181 theinnsofsanibel.com INN 863 239-472-2220 SONG SEA 541 239-472-1400 SEASIDE 3287 West 239-472-1700 SUNSET BEACH Leilani Sivsov 949 Sand Castle 239-472-3355 DUNES GOLF TENNIS CLUB CREATIVE Heather Gray CONTRIBUTING DESIGN Christopher Leeper SENIOR EDITOR Beth Luberecki PROOFREADER Patricia Letakis WRITERS Jennifer Angeloro, Leah Biery, Gina Birch, Jane Brickley, Marge Lennon, Luberecki, Kelly Madden, Oliver, Melanie Pagan PHOTOGRAPHERS Adams, Dick Fortune, Gray, Daniela E. Jaeger, Glenn Ostle, Sebrie Images Photography, Brian Stromlund SALES Friedrich N. Jaeger ART PUBLISHER TOTI MEDIA, INC. P.O. Box 1227 239-472-0205 toti.com FounderChairman Guy Tober, President Vice PresidentC.O.O. Stromlund, Jacqueline S. Gallogly, Financial Administrator CONTACT US toti.comcontactus PUBLISHERS Times Islands RSW LIVING Bonita Estero GULF MAIN Copyright Media, Inc. rights reserved. No part this publication may be reproduced without written permission publisher. Opinions expressed contributors not necessarily those 6 1009 7 1241 From left right Regional Managing Director, General Manager, Dunes Golf Tennis Club Inn, Sunset Beach Song Seaside Inn S DESTINATION KNOWN outh have become location choice island getaways. There larger better-known familiar worlds most distinguished travelers. But here beautiful Islands, our unique vacation properties standard as chosen seeking ultimate tropical escape. Its hard believe yet another year has come gone, we excited share progress continue offer finest accommodations services throughout family resort properties. Our growth is result long history serving around world, cherish opportunity provide so many visitors captivating experience romantic getaways, lavish beach weddings, multigenerational reunions corporate meetings. I am proud continued success recognize owe gratitude select business partners helping us destination We teamed up truly outstanding companies, like Kay Casperson Lifestyle Spa Boutique, Colgate Offshore Sailing School ranked Americas No. sailing school, Cruises Best Boat Rentals, name few, order you everything could desire perfect meeting. Whether theyre making sure chair umbrella ready when arranging luxury charter boat excursion Mexico big fishing trip, every one employees takes huge amount pride their jobs hope enjoy meeting issue Generations Magazine. Some favored activities islands involve shopping, happy Chadwicks Square Periwinkle Place retail shops proven well received. can find stylish new wear fine art collectibles beauty spa provisions highest quality. If calls more sporty endeavors, just ask about playing few rounds Club, 18-hole championship golf course located Causeway. Or sets tennis clubs seven Har-Tru courts. Casual dining sparkling pool add finish day. five consist 686 guest rooms residential accommodations, 120 units within Hilton Grand Vacations only popular worthy people, them, stay would fall short both expect. On behalf everyone involved world-class amenities, developed 165,000 individual each idyllic experience, express my personal thanks. It selecting vacation, wedding event was positive lifetime memories last during us. PHOTO BY BRIAN STROMLUND 857 9 1217 KELLY MADDEN magine places perfectly lap amidst surroundings but also delivers added bonus allowing completely immerse yourself, firsthand, very natural brought here. Thats exactly what awaits Resort, an enchanting oasis hugging northern tip Island. At first glance, icon notice lush foliage, Yacht Harbour Marina expertly manicured links. after hours here, they soon learn offers variety ways actually surrounds providing them unexpected eco-vacation will never forget. Eco-tourism something comes naturally Seas, explains Smock, resorts marketing communications manager. options get outdoors known for--and much process--are people frequently tell best parts vacation. 1015 ALL PHOTOS COURTESY sea sky, allows chance close any aspect wonders. And includes water-based along less expected offerings. One partners, Cruises, operates various excursions including island-hopping, dolphin, sunset shelling tours, says Smock. They occasionally lead stargazing cruises where take onto waters, show stars planets explain how theyve been used ship navigation centuries. fun outing. Many families, makes always tap excite interest age groups. Using information provided School, created ScoutAbout Points Discovery challenge, scavenger-hunt-meets-educational-experience provides fascinating look areas resources. Guests map begin punch mark denoting different discovery topics native vegetation land animal species. Participants while exploring world might remain unknown simply admire Captivas distance. Families connect side ways, walking taking scavenger hunt kayak tours rentals see area water below. 11 1045 want set off shore local waterways rent own watercraft, sign lessons book tour excursion. MANY RESORTS ARE FAMILIES, SO MAKES SURE TO ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING TAP EXCITE AND INTEREST AGE GROUPS. great families kids suddenly realize seeing totally perspective, almost feels tricking learning. Theyre having it minutes educational value hunt. correctly complete points receive awards prizes. encouraged post photos social media Scout Week honors whose pictures prove popular. youre feeling bit adventurous, there opportunities strike tranquil full-of-life waters. WaveRunners pile whole boats available charter. Another partner, Sunny Watersports, kinds venturing surrounding guided sunrise parasailing hundreds feet above resort. Anglers disappointed catch fish. GoFish events held T-Dock special tournaments holidays Presidents Day, Easter, Memorial Fourth July, Labor Thanksgiving Christmas. More serious fishermen check venture far wet lines style, full-sail offered partner than years Marina. first-timers saltiest dogs, sailors level power wind use fully experience. often begins expectations tranquil, waterside retreat turns ecovacation lifetime, packed experiences unlike other. which suits operate property, guests, fine. Madden professional freelance writer lived Lee County years. 12 910 PHOTOGRAPHY DANIEL JAEGER BEHIND SCENES ASPASIA ESPE KONTINOS Aspasia Espe Kontinos she is. Not say happily employed same place 37 impressive number speaks volumes her enjoys working there. Now manager buyer pro shops, seems longevity no small feat. Ive through club owners management cheerfully says. thankfully, vision philosophies, possible service, mine. job work vendors, ensuring quality fashions accessories sales floor. She personally oversees merchandise display tracks item inventory clocklike precision. love being able buy knock strokes game shirt skirt. dynamic member family, gets day smile face. After these coming across causeway home Fort Myers, tired water, looking whether rough calm, green blue, way work. JOHN LAI INNS knows thing two general types Hes spent decades position host impressive, This Trinidad service hospitality helped reopen Hurricane Charley hit August 2004, he former Western property island. Several months ago, became Sanibels four bou- THEINNSOFSANIBEL.COM 913 Travis Gayle tique learned shortage things care his effort My multiple touch guest, us, He reason believes successful efforts. Im team building growing leaders, Lai. Theres nothing watching someone perform themselves journey rewarding positions inns. Kathy Puzio KATHY PUZIO really jobs, evidenced Puzio, works end Provision Company. Shes 28 years, apparently appreciation mutual. market wide gourmet deli items, wines other spirits, groceries gifts. reports customers describe store little everything. ended others. vacationed year, sister decided were done cold Michigan winters. So went back, stuff moved down permanently. husband recently returned trip St. Louis, continually invited since started Seas. That type bond why remained such length time. work, Everybody mood, feel blessed wake morning spend among consider second family. 14 917 GINA BIRCH SEBRIE IMAGES LOVE LINCOLN Getting feel-good chef Ramsey do, Ramsey, banquet sous Resort. do well. fell cooking young age, crediting mother grandmother. When boy, grandmother cooked restaurant called China Doll Montego Bay, Jamaica. mom me kitchen Jack, because leave kitchen, recalls. wanted going on. As teenager, attended summer youth camps eventually cook 250 kids. feeding camp food today, feeds meals Although passionate cooking, talents dont stop kitchen. In fact, didnt initially intend career culinary field. musician profession, played drums reggae band made good living cabinets before school landed Wyndham Rose Hall promoted peeling potatoes line cook. rising ranks Wyndham, recruited United States government program. exuberant Loews Don CeSar Hotel Pete Beach. then 2008 full-time until later. Cooking me, Ramsey. tastes good. experimenting flavors spices, jerk chicken items menu. Ramseys enthusiasm proved contagious entire asking banquets him action, Tim Duque, executive manChef brings passion role 919 Though dish doesnt limit himself style cooking. prepares seared crab cake scampi herb butter top ager. Working joy. industry decade cant think talent chill demeanor possesses. clock, loves fricassee, twist adds soy sauce ketchup sauce. His comfort red beans rice. wont claim Jamaican cuisine specialty though. everything, specialize thing. hes recipes interacts truck, handing samples famous chicken, stuffed fish, bread pudding refreshing cucumber cooler, things. serves force money, even though job, greatest is, Birch well-known Southwest broadcast journalist frequent contributor Media. me. --Lincoln 16 1039 17 1219 W hen businesses hosting countrys lauded islands, getaway craving Beachstyle scene late-night clubbing towering hotels thousands cookie-cutter rooms, keep looking. form intimate group dotting Island, unending customer needs met. Lai, firm grasp seeking. size, lifetime--and cases vacations expand Four belong Sea. company 924 well-established entry upscale shopping venues Place, longtime With room counts inn ranging 90, takeaway indeed more. 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Starfish Located Holiday palm trees grounds reached car via stroll wholesome sweet temptation heftier all-American skillet bacon, sausage ham. wild-mushroomand-goat-cheese bruschetta pan-seared Day scallops starter entre, slowly braised ribs, roasted garlic-infused wild salmon flame-grilled Toti Burger Angus aged cheddar. 1231 Middle 239-472-7827, starfishgrille sanibel.com. Thistle Lodge Victorian Rendezvous. Creative Oscar, crusted fried snapper mojo trappings, glorious spots. luscious desserts, flavor partnership between Wolff Irresistible Confections solved sweet-tooth dilemma. Together, chocolate truffles impersonate namely crme brle, cheesecake, molten lava cake, Granny apple crisp tiramisu. Casa Ybel 2255 239-472-3145, thistlelodge.com. SB, Timbers Dine Yourself. page lists selections bivalves calamari Japanese vegetables, platters 60 61 1235 cakes lump. specials, finned giant king legs. alternative landlubbers. 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Well-executed plates full-blown, finedining affair. pass save show, lamb perfection grill gracious picture. 239-472-6200, captivaislandinn .comdining.cfm. 68 69 WHILE YOURE TIME Annual Events Manatees FEBRUARY Spring Minnesota Twins Sox February March. spring 1993, 23rd JetBlue Park Fenway Hammond Stadium Twins. springtrainingonline.com ArtFest 68. Myerss free, celebration arts decorates downtown exceptional artwork. Entertainment, high round event, days. festival joins Friday nights Art Walk mini Saturday attendees mediums prices 200 nationally recognized artists artfestfortmyers.com Quartet Opera Theater Connecticut. sanibelmusicfestival.org March April. Lions Arts Crafts Fair 2223. Artists submit jury eligible win prizes 30th 430 sanibelcaptivalions.org MARCH Show 57. marks 78th shellabrations Community sanibelcommunityhouse.net Music Festival 328. month March, accomplished musicians Arabesque Winds, Pacifica GLENN OSTLE 71 1239 APRIL Monday Masters April 13. tournament Panel. Enjoy weather, hole hole-in-one villages awardwinning Course. captivacommunitypanel.com JULY Independence 4. old-fashioned, hometown parade starts 930 fireworks nightfall watched Club. sanibel-captiva.org SEPTEMBER Triathlon midSeptember. fitness sprint-length one-quarter-mile swim 10-mile ride 5K Gulf, Redfish classifications--a 100-yard swim, one-and-a-half-mile half-mile 200yard three-mile one-mile captivatri.com Hopper Songwriter Sept. 1720 Beach, 2527. Songwriters, Grammy awards, converge weekends September. Hear songs. OCTOBER Ding Darling Days October. Take wildlife, birding eco-festival J.N. National Refuge dingdarlingdays.com Bailey Fest lot Baileys baileys-sanibel.com NOVEMBER Classic. emerging USTA 72 1138 Circuit compete 50,000 cash towards November December. historical village themed mid-December. captivaholidayvillage.com DECEMBER festivities midDecember. Luminary trails nightfall, music, trolley vacation.sanibel-captiva.org ONGOING BIG ARTS closed Sunday. Exhibits, concerts, performances bigarts.org J. Refuge. except explored foot, bike, tram Education January December fws.govdingdarling Bailey-Matthews Museum p.m.. exhibits 239-395-2233, shellmuseum.org Explorers daily. Guided kayak, tram, tank exploration, 239-472-8900, tarponbayexplorers.com Farmers Market Open-air hall. 239-472-3700, 355, mysanibel.com UPDATES INFO ACTIVITIES dunesgolfsanibel.com 73 PLACES WORSHIP SANIBEL-CAPTIVA BAILEY-MATTHEWS SHELL MUSEUM 3075 239-395-2233 shelling. Featuring displays geographical, historical, scientific perspectives. HERB STRAUSS THEATER ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 8210 Cypress 239-481-2099 BAT YAM-TEMPLE ISLANDS 2050 239-472-0177 CHAPEL 11580 Chapin 239-472-1646 CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST 8400 239-481-5442 FIRST CHRIST, SCIENTIST 2950 239-472-8684 COMMUNITY 1740 239-472-2684 CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHRIST 239-472-0497 SAINT ISABEL CATHOLIC 3559 239-472-2763 ANGELS EPISCOPAL 2304 239-472-2173 2200 239-472-6862 160-seat Herb Strauss presents professional, theater Broadway-caliber BAILEY TRACT DING DARLING NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 239-472-1100 pdfBailey Tract.pdf Discover network freshwater wetlands River. Open BARRIER GROUP refuge bird low tide birds exposed mud flats. Dunlop 239-395-0900 dance, visual arts, lectures, film, workshops, HISTORICAL MEMORIAL LIBRARY 11560 239-533-4890 library.lee-county.com serviceslocationsCVpagesdefault.aspx Residents collections library system, Internet emphasize sources. 950 239-472-4648 sanibelmuseum.org Dedicated pioneer 19th 20th centuries, garden, antique Model Store, original schoolhouse, Sears Roebuck catalog LIGHTHOUSE CAYO COSTA STATE PARK 941-964-0375 floridastateparks.orgcayocosta Costa accessible boat, overnight tent sites cabins sleep people. Directions Turn eastern Built 1884 height 102 functioning, landmark lighthouse opensteel structure cannot entered. Today, listed Register Historic Places, beams electric welcome promises safety approach sea. captivachapel.com 1901, Chapel schoolhouse church Sundays. houses Christian ministry PUBLIC 770 239-472-2483 sanlib.org Find movies, magazines computer lab, warm inviting customer-focused help. Everyone welcome. 1148 GREEN LODGING Dear Guests, invite planet place. feedback suggestions, electronic survey upon checkout. recycle glass, aluminum, plastic, newspaper, cardboard books. toner cartridges, batteries fluorescent compact bulbs. postconsumer content recycled copy paper. toilet tissue chlorine-free fiber. facial recycled, paper chlorine-free. low-flow shower heads, faucets toilets. bicycles recreational enjoyment. participant Lodging Program. established 2004 Department Environmental Protection DEP intent recognizing conscientious facilities state. Through rapidly encourages conserve covers all-inclusive initiatives protecting preserving environment. participation impact TURN IT OFF WHEN NOT USE RAISE THERMOSTAT LEAVE ROOM PARTICIPATE TOWEL LINEN REUSE PROGRAM LET KNOW OBSERVE DRIPS LEAKS REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE HELP MAINTAIN SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT HOW WE DOING SHARE IDEAS GREENING STAY encourage carpool. sides printer paper, cut pads. landscaping focuses plants plantings. utilize cleaning chemicals. bamboo flooring hotel suites. boardwalk plastic. linen-change towel-reuse energy-efficient lighting indoors outdoors. How Use recycling containers bathroom vanity. Please plastic metal cans housekeeper remove newspapers beside finished. Additional floor recyclable trash. air conditioner, please windows closed. unit, adjust thermostat higher temperature. unit. wish supporting ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS PESKY CREATURES RECYCLING Newspapers, office boxes read Sheet in-room container. Consider stack equals 30-foot tree. ton saves 380 tons oil. glass gallons fuel. JELLYFISH jellyfish harm untouched. Stings skin welts, rash itching. Seek medical symptoms persist. NO-SEE-UMS aggravating, pest presence felt sunset. cover insect repellant DEET. avoid bite. patios, highly sensitive bites. Continuing irritation bites warrant pharmacist recommendation. MAINTENANCE species seen months. Sometimes, stingrays shoreline. trick stepping barb tail. enter shuffle slowly. vibrations move stung, wound water. STINGRAYS ADDITIONAL RED DRIFT ALGAE impossible predict drift Area leaders let Health quantities onshore decaying sun, produce odor irritate respiratory conditions asthma bronchitis. appears decaying, alone. 76 ALLIGATORS alligators. against law. LIVE SHELLS FLORIDA LAW PROHIBITS TAKING SANIBEL. PLEASE CONSERVE THIS PRECIOUS RESOURCE. INCLUDES URCHINS, SAND DOLLARS STARFISH. designated sanctuary laws Specifically, ordinance prevents raking debris seaweed, grasses, dead shellfish, etc. deposits tides enabling source. dunes protected, oats. tall, perennial strong, extensive, underground root system preventing erosion. federally Easily recognizable, arching spikes oats stiff stems. Motorized vehicles, prohibited trash removed hand. fires allowed Jet Skis prohibited. LOGGERHEAD TURTLES Lights Turtles. Why confuse nesting females. disorient hatchlings. curtains blinds 1153 SHELLING shallow-water varieties found. WHY plateau extends acts shelf gather. storms waves deliver better. moons mean lowest, charts, storm, particularly winter best. nastier windier TIMING tide, lower WHERE LOOK high-tide broken rolling surf. Shells easily muddy ocean. tidal largest shells. wet, crouch hands prohibits alive, Never shell. Junonia Conch Fig Three inches papers photo. Banded Tulip aka Attached roots eats oysters. dark encircling Lace Murex long. Delicate shell, intact. Jewel brown, black. gorgeous souvenir. spines. Can joined night. balcony lights. Remove dunes. castles. facing dusk. turtle tracks, notify desk report Loggerhead turtles threatened Endangered Species Act. Pollution, lighted loss habitat, collisions drowning caused drastic decline population. CHAIRS UMBRELLAS licenses umbrellas license, chaise lounges umbrellas. Resorts does affect license. difficult limited assist first-come-first-served unable reserve chairs. Chairs unattended reassigned chair, inform attendant fold indicate Umbrellas rent. advised reasons prevailing per mph, issued removed. 77 WONDERS BROWN PELICAN shores inland lakes. pelican, pelican plunges Size Weight ounces Wingspan 79 81 OSPREY fish-eating consumes account 99 percent diet. Barbed pads soles grip slippery Brown Pelican Osprey Heron HERON Wurdemanns herons bodies heron, heron. 88 Great Egret GREAT EGRET majestic symbol Society. oldest organizations America, killed feathers. WHITE IBIS Ibis Cormorant Deep South, striking ibis lawns, insects, probing prey CORMORANT aquatic nest materials, picking rope, fishnet nest. 78 WEST INDIAN MANATEE gentle, slow-moving manatee shallow rivers, estuaries, canals, saltwater spends eating, resting traveling. endangered BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN bottlenose dolphin mammal pods six. eat pounds grow 800 1000 pounds. friendly appear, though, attempt interact TURTLE third population loggerhead turtles, worldwide. 31, clearly marked disturbed, lights-out policy 700 season. Indian Manatee Bottlenose Turtle TARPON sought-after, inshore, big-game puts stubborn fight, leaping tarpon grows slowly, reaching maturity old, HORSESHOE CRAB horseshoe crabs dangerous, not. distant relatives spider. clams, tail rudder legs walk. STINGRAY Horseshoe Crab Stingray Stingrays graceful swimmers clams. mate. stung. injured Map2015.pdf 1208 1240 ENERATIONS G Magazine VOL. NO. NO.1 GEN_Vol4No1_FrontCover.indd 821 1213