GEN16.indd 1 12915 906 PM FEATURES 18 2016 10 GROWING THE GUEST EXPERIENCE South Seas Island Resort adds new dining and retail offerings for its guests COLLECTIVE CHARM The four Inns of Sanibel each offer a unique twist on the perfect island escape 2 GENERATIONS MAGAZINE ON COVER Captiva are world-renowned breathtaking sunsets unspoiled beaches. Photo by Brooke Vande Zande from Sebrie Images Photography. 121415 717 SOUTHSEAS.COM 3 DEPARTMENTS 42 8 GREETINGS 12 GOLF TENNIS CAPTIVA Swing into Action 60 13 AT YOUR SERVICE Behind Scenes 15 CHEF PROFILE Fun with Food 20 SANIBEL 76 22 Stay Play 24 CRUISE EXPLORE Setting Sail Success 27 HELM EPICURIOUS EXPLORER Mobile Must-Have Engage in New Activity A Guide to Dining 30 BEAUTY Just Breathe Get Know Area 33 VISITORS VIEWS Birthday Bash 79 TECHNOLOGY 80 EVENTS Sun 36 INVESTMENT Vacation Life CAMERA READY Capturing Memories Made 84 CALENDAR 88 FITNESS Where Go What Do 45 SHOPPING 56 FOR KIDS Going Flow Hot Fashions Cool Finds 90 INFORMATION Nets, Buckets Sandy Feet Tips Advice Your 4 57 CUISINE Doc 96 MAPS OF 711 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 ISLAND 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 CLUB GROUP PUBLISHER Daniela E. 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Opinions expressed contributors not necessarily those 6 7 From left right Regional Managing Director, General Manager, Dunes Golf Tennis Club Inn, Sunset Beach Song Sea Seaside Inn S DESTINATION KNOWN most stylish resort wear fine art collectibles beauty spa services provisions highest quality. If your vacation calls more sporty endeavors, ask us about playing few rounds at Club, our 18-hole championship course minutes Causeway. Or enjoy sets tennis one clubs Har-Tru courts. Casual sparkling pool add finish memorable day. Our five properties consist 686 guest rooms residential accommodations, we have 120 units Hilton Grand Vacations Captiva. destinations only as popular worthy business people make them, stay would fall short experience both expect. On behalf everyone involved world-class amenities, developed provide 165,000 individual year idyllic experience, I express my personal thanks. It is hope that selecting vacation, wedding or event was positive you, you lasting memories during us. outh locations choice getaways. For generations, leisure shared elegant accommodations along Gulfs isolated beaches azure waters. Coming year, eager tell story progress continue tradition throughout family resorts. growth result long history serving around world, cherish opportunity site romantic getaways, lavish beach weddings, multigenerational reunions corporate gatherings. am so proud continued success, recognizing owe gratitude select partners helping generational destination. We teamed up some truly outstanding companies such Kay Casperson Lifestyle Spa Boutique, Colgate Offshore Sailing School Americas number oneranked sailing school, Cruises Sunny Adventures, name few, order everything could desire meeting. Whether theyre making sure chairs umbrellas ready when arranging charter fishing adventure, staff members share immense pride their work meeting issue Generations magazine. Shopping favored activities islands, happy Chadwicks Square Periwinkle Place shops proven well received. can find PHOTO BY BRIAN STROMLUND 9 Growing Guest Experience E KELLY MADDEN 2014. Renowned sports photographer Iooss, Jr. used Crooked Snook Tiki Bar picturesque backdrop images famed female mixedmartial arts champion Ronda Rousey, star Caroline Wozniacki bevy other international beauties, bringing worldwide attention bar. ven though tiny distinct geographic boundaries, behind continually lookout additions within worldclass property enhance experiences. Several recently been completed resort, giving opportunities indoors out. WATERFRONT WATERING HOLE RELAXING RECHARGE Unless youre boat, theres no place closer water cool tropical drink Gulf-fresh grouper sandwich than Bar. feet waters Pine Sound, spot full-service bar features traditional palm-thatched roof made famous regions Miccosukee Indians. adjacent main swimming deck has quickly become resorts gathering spots. This waterfront look familiar some, having served photography 2015 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition shoot took Cayo Costa late Always aware newest most-requested trends among travelers, welcomed Ambu Yoga list amenities here, offering island. Yali Zawady, who trained studied Nosara Institute Rica, Foundation Pathanjala Kendra India Bala Vinyasa Naples, Florida, founded partner, which located entrance near Fords Rum Grille. means yoga yoke union Sanskrit. perfectly symbolizes connection between fluid energy mind-body-spirit yoga. 859 Zawady her skilled variety classes weekly Island, including sessions plush lawns stand-up paddleboard classes. begin end day ultimate relaxation inspiration Zawadys health, wellness, fitness nutrition advice. SOPHISTICATED SPOTS BOTTOM MARVIN MCKENZIE Two retailers joined shopping scene J.McLaughlin Everything But Water. Brothers Kevin Jay McLaughlin opened first shop selling classic mens womens clothing accessories Manhattan 1977. Their featured ready-to-wear fashions boasting sunny color palettes cheeky details fit quiet elegance life. now close 100 stores booming online business. location gives fashionforward ber-classic American clothiers world-class-quality silks, cottons cashmeres whimsical martini glassembroidered Bermudas, feather minis statement-making prints. yourself need bathing suit beachwear stay, stop Water boutique formerly Aqua Beachwear, nationwide chain years ago. upscale retailer dozen boutiques Floridas Coast, store provides shoppers setting creating wardrobe pool-party outfit. offers major names swim fashion Gottex, Shoshanna, Jantzen Tommy Bahama. Shoppers latest swimsuit styles but also cover-ups, sundresses, hats, handbags, jewelry sandals. restaurant menus fresh cuisine an upgrade all banquet equipment climate-control systems featuring technology. never thinking innovative ways please they want while says Smock, marketing communications director. weve added over past were carefully selected best represent overall ambiance desires guests. Madden local professional freelance writer lived Lee County years. include below, above libations opposite. REFRESHING With ever-evolving mission fulfilling guests, spent considerable time resources improvements fivestar conference facilities undergone upgrades, renovation ballroom, expansion 11 CRAIG GARRETT EVERYONE family-friendly sport open ages skill levels Blackwood Academy occer volleyball great sports. try fielding teams enough players, especially if smaller children involved, consideration. Thats why often small groups seeking activity allows play healthy fun. players levels--social competitive, beginners professionals--can Sanibel. Guests access seven courts, visitors choose Villas courts lighted evening play. coupled ideal destination refine ones skills simply develop game, onsite Academy. Instructional clinics first-timers rated camps concierge service partner own level available sites, resurfaced windscreens court furniture, pro stringing services. Its total academy founder Blackwood. information tennis, visit dunes golfsanibel.com. TEE TIME W golf paradise Test short-game Course Resort, nine-hole executive designed Chip Powell. views every hole incomparable setting, challenge important game. Players abilities welcome. gear, Shop browse collections Nike designer brands. Items sale logo shirts, caps selection shorts, sweaters sweater vests. balls gloves shop. golfing, Garrett Group Editor-in-Chief Media. e like beaches, Sunshine State just golfers. two golfing opportunities--the Dunes, 5,600 yards championship-caliber amid abundant natural landscape sanctioned National Audubon Society. diverse array native wildlife observed holes, resident alligators. asked keep respectful distance times. hazards figure holes arent require shaping tactical cradled subtropical dubbed Countys challenging. club, pool, busy social events calendar. BEHIND SCENES Meet dedicated help ALEXEI SIVSOV understand anything being good bartender, it centers innate ability relate customers. Making job, sure, part, Sivsov. key personalized customer service, warm smile assurance there need. When comes happily immersed hospitality industry, say Alexei likes family. bartender met his wife guest-services business, she general manager Sanibels Club. Cali, Colombia, worked several luxury found home islands accepted positions 2008 realized raise daughter, time, he says. feel able live type career lifestyle dream of. DAVID FOSTER David Foster rsum official title Resort. As area director horticulture maintenance, brings him exotic landscaping worlds beautiful settings. DANIELA JAEGER THEINNSOFSANIBEL.COM Ive always person, Foster. me creativity design, create care really landscaping, many plants, flowers, trees grasses. me, job. fascinating history. Though home, sixth lived. Before coming three half ago, did horticultural Reach Casa Marina Key West, working Trump International Raffles Grenadines. In all, hes 14 honing Indies, Bahamas Keys. see value design installation any property, Valdosta, Georgia. Im super lucky company--one shares vision creative supports dedication hard staff. Neil Swetz NEIL SWETZ Wisconsin came Southwest ago brought seven-year industry him. After internship stint Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Springs, little services, daily routine varied suggests. My job whole team touch positive, over-the-top That involves overseeing large group personnel, whether trolley drivers attendants, understands providing one. go out way speak day, need, continues. PHOTOS GINA BIRCH FUN WITH FOOD L sous chef approach banquets chef, Nickerson oversees catering resort. He turn notch, getting rid stodgy roll-top chafing trays modernizing presentation. wants entire experience. fun feel, gravitates toward bistro-style cuisine, using flavors food looks tastes isnt overly composed managed. agreement philosophy Seas, sights set seasonal, produce seafood much possible, lots herbs liven dishes. ike transplants, Keith child. Then adult, paradise. Now, finally home. moved here Williamsburg, Virginia. born York, Raleigh, North Carolina, six stayed through high school. Every had growing Italian, kitchen...all cooking, While father wanted IT went culinary school Johnson Wales University Norfolk, well, thought thats what meant do, Nickerson, puts finishing touches beef tenderloin entre. COURTESY SEBRIE IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY uses ingredients possible dishes pan-seared herbroasted fingerling potatoes, carnival cauliflower, haricot verts baby carrots heirloom tomato salad greens, hand-pulled mozzarella, sweet basil pesto fig balsamic below. Whats favorite dish question often, response ready. someone else cooking quips. outdoors, spend restaurants. admits picking stacks food-related magazines grocery scanning Pinterest. looking magazines, says, because expecting now. Besides pleasing palates sees building kitchen. So walk door, glad here. loose. get serious, do. Birch well-known broadcast journalist frequent contributor 16 17 Collective Charm otting sandy shoreline draws known families memories. 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RC Otters Otterly daunting 115 choices, counting something everyone. house-cured scallops, Uncle Hanks Grouper Reuben. size menu. evening, outside dinnertime. 239-395-1142, captivaislandinn .comdining.cfm. Slices Kids Dreams True. combinations cream flavors. 250 candies presented overwhelmingly display--well reach. Does 1950s 3399, Seafood Bistro. charming, caf touch. Well-executed plates full-blown, fine-dining affair. save show, lamb seared grill nice gracious picture. 239-472-6200, 75 GET TO KNOW AREA Check must-do hether wonders therapy, Weve rounded itinerary. Bowmans, Lighthouse, Turner Beaches, fishing, picnicking DO STOOP STUDY SCIENCE SEASHELLS seldom lying catching tan. east-west orientation, reasons--one shelling. bent Stoop gems Discover Compare specimens Museum, museum devoted mollusks exhibits temporary Shelling facts culture, art, science. Visitors participate marine-themed WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER 245 species feathered friends, herons, ibises, ospreys, pelicans roseate spoonbills. Animals river otters, seen refuges trails Spotting raccoon, tortoise occurrence ours. critters habitat, Refuge. birdwatchers paradise, 6,400 acres mangrove forests SEE CITY Past meets downtown Myers. city significantly redeveloped District, citys alive. Stroll First Street satisfy MICHAEL FAIRCLOTH 77 Downtown craving, Latin Edison Winter Estates insight one-time earlier ENJOY SOME FAMILY FIND UTOPIA year-round outside. River, Koreshan Historic Site preserves outdoors. park historic structures Cyrus Reed Teed utopian 1894. interested communing canoeing kayaking, hiking campsites overnight attractions, Factory Nature Park Browse seashells soar zip line, 77-year-old site. Park, round mini-golf, paddle bumper bounce trampolines. Feed iguanas tortoises 350 animals, alligators, kinkajous lemurs. appetite, bite Captn Fishbones going. 78 NICK ADAMS MOBILE MUST-HAVE app helps plan ay hello useful technology mobile tracker numbers, navigation assistance activities. guidebook conveniently accessed tablet. Some percent cellphone download tools app. scheduling essential transportation move a.m. p.m. planning easier. spans northern tip encouraged cars traverse bike, cart Bicycle rentals Adventures. info navigating kayaking festivals, postcard HOPPER SONGWRITER FEST September, Hopper Songwriter Fest performers write songs Thousands festivals Organizers venue Hopper. festival Visitor Convention Bureau, similar West. Admission attendees performances grabbing islandhopperfest.com. WONDERS NATURE ALONG GREAT CALUSA BLUEWAY nations routes Great Calusa Blueway paddling trail, winding sequence rivers, backwaters shorelines Mexico. health benefits paddling, kayakers, canoers paddleboarders route vegetation. Dolphins, 300 190-mile tunnels mossy oaks flowering plants. sunrises Matlacha Pass, Bunche camera, pack water, bug spray appropriate calendar trails. maps, boat-rental details, fortmyers-sanibel.comcalusablueway. 121015 1107 GALLOWAY TRI Beautiful Galloway Tri, sprint-length Held triathlon quarter-mile 10-mile 5K hard-sand paver Younger 100-yard swim, oneand-a-half-mile half-mile run, 200 yards, mile. Adults stationed youth safety. rate limited block race weekend. Race captivatri.org. 81 DING DARLING DAYS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION TURTLE POWER turtle numbers rebound Survival prehistoric volunteers nests, track sightings ward predators nesting forefront effort, supplying Northern climes festivities transform sight. nonstop tree lightings, golf-cart parades, Mullet March, stroll, caroling Chapel music, fireworks Count treasured charities Luminary Festival Maps, listing captivaholidayvillage.com. INDEPENDENCE DAY STYLE oceanfront traditions 82 JOHN DEBITETTO OTHER Help Norwood refuge honor. Days Prizewinning cartoonist Federal Stamp program, fund efforts. celebrates eco-festival nature-related crafts, narrated tours, puppet bikingbirding enthusiasts. dingdarlingsociety.org. patrol Nesting records logged 2015. Dark Sky lighting ordinances, prevent tots misdirected inland trips. Only 1,000 hatchlings maturity, young turtles sea. July patriotic shows rides. Chadwick seat show. Neighboring milelong Independence parade floats vehicles, rally held Optimist WISH UPON SEASHELL celebrations. Please consult monthly Chorus Wish upon seashell, throw heavens grant prosperity goodness triumph evil, loved seashell Verse Gee standing shore Hear waves splashing seagrass blowing salty breeze, Find shell, Bridge magic, skies Walking beach, seagulls singing natures song Makes sing Instrumental Break 83 WHILE YOURE Annual Events Manatees 1108 GLENN OSTLE FEBRUARY Training Minnesota Twins Sox February March. spring 1993, spending 24th JetBlue Fenway Hammond Stadium Twins. springtrainingonline.com ArtFest 57. Myerss celebration decorates artwork. Entertainment, competition event, days. Friday nights Walk mini Saturday mediums prices nationally recognized artfestfortmyers.com Music March 122. month hosts accomplished musicians Jasper String Quartet, Kobrin, Schwartz, Warner Piano Opera Theater Connecticut. sanibelmusicfestival.org April. Lions Arts Crafts Fair 1819. Artists submit jury eligible win prizes 33rd sanibelcaptivalionsclubartsandcraftsfair.com MARCH Show 35. 79th shellabrations Community sanibelcommunityhouse.net JULY 4. old-fashioned, hometown 930 85 nightfall watched sanibel-captiva.org SEPTEMBER Tri Triathlon September 1011. family, weekend one-quarter-mile 10mile Gulf, Redfish Pass classifications--a one-and-a-halfmile 200-yard three-mile one-mile 13. captivatri.com 23October dates TBD. Songwriters, Grammy awards, converge weekends September. songs. OCTOBER 1622. birding dingdarlingdays.com Bailey October. lot Baileys baileys-sanibel.com NOVEMBER November December. historical themed Thanksgiving mid-December. captivaholidayvillage.com DECEMBER midDecember. illuminated nightfall, vacation.sanibel-captiva.org ONGOING BIG ARTS Exhibits, concerts, bigarts.org Cruises. View dolphins, pirates roamed vessels 1986 out-island excursions, shelling eco-tours, Indian mound visits, awaiting 239-472-5300, J. sunrise except explored foot, guided tram January December fws.govdingdarling p.m.. More 239-3952233, shellmuseum.org Farmers Market Open-air hall. 239-472-3700, 355, mysanibel.com Featuring parasailing, waverunners, paddleboards, kayaks, boogieskimboards, ecotours. chock 239850-6928, UPDATES INFO ACTIVITIES dunesgolfsanibel.com 87 BETH LUBERECKI GOING FLOW recharge particularly students, clears practice. ali introduction father, meditation practitioner. wasnt Colombia serious ancient discipline. shifted, recalls. saw how, practice, handle stronger. owns Yoga, space mats recycled materials. grow Zawady. 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HERB STRAUSS THEATER ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 8210 Cypress Lake 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 ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL 2304 239-472-2173 2200 239-472-6862 160-seat Herb Strauss presents professional, theater Broadway-caliber talent atmosphere. REFUGE BAILEY TRACT 239-472-1100 network freshwater River. Open daily. BARRIER bird low tide feeding exposed center Dunlop 239-395-0900 interest dance, visual arts, lectures, film, workshops, HISTORICAL MEMORIAL LIBRARY 11560 239-533-4890 leegov.comlibrary aboutbranchescv library system, Internet emphasize sources. 239-472-4648 sanibelmuseum.org Dedicated pioneer 19th 20th garden, antique Model truck, Store, schoolhouse, Sears Roebuck catalog CAYO COSTA STATE PARK 941-964-0375 floridastateparks.orgcayocosta accessible tent cabins people. Directions Built 1884 height 102 functioning, landmark lighthouse opensteel structure cannot entered. Today, listed Register Places, beams electric promises safety captivachapel.com 1901, schoolhouse church Sundays. houses Christian ministry PUBLIC 770 239-472-2483 sanlib.org books, movies, state-of-the-art computer lab, customer-focused help. Everyone GREEN LODGING Dear Guests, invite commit planet place. feedback suggestions, either person electronic survey checkout. recycle glass, aluminum, plastic, newspaper, cardboard books. toner cartridges, batteries fluorescent compact bulbs. use postconsumer-content recycled-content copy paper. toilet tissue chlorine-free fiber. facial recycled, postconsumer paper chlorine-free. low-flow shower heads, faucets toilets. participant Lodging Program. Program 2004 Department Protection DEP intent rewarding conscientious lodging state. rapidly encourages conserve resources. covers all-inclusive initiatives protecting preserving participation impact TURN OFF WHEN NOT USE RAISE THERMOSTAT LEAVE PARTICIPATE TOWEL LINEN REUSE PROGRAM LET OBSERVE DRIPS OR LEAKS REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE HELP MAINTAIN SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT HOW ARE WE DOING SHARE IDEAS GREENING bicycles sightseeing recreational enjoyment. carpool. printer paper, cut pads. focuses plants plantings. utilize cleaning chemicals. boardwalk plastic. linen-change towel-reuse program. energy-efficient Use recycling containers bathroom vanity. plastic metal cans housekeeper remove Additional floor recyclable newspapers trash. conditioner, windows closed. unit, adjust thermostat higher temperature. lights unit. wish pleasant Thank supporting 91 ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS PESKY CREATURES equals 30-foot tree. ton saves 380 tons oil. glass nine gallons fuel. MAINTENANCE JELLYFISH jellyfish harm untouched. Stings welts, rash itching. Seek medical symptoms persist. NO-SEE-UMS aggravating, pest presence usually cover insect repellant DEET. bite. screens patios, sensitive bites. Continuing irritation bites warrant pharmacist recommendation. designated sanctuary laws Specifically, ordinance prevents raking debris seaweed, grasses, dead shellfish, etc. deposits tides remain enabling source. protected, oats. tall, perennial grass strong, extensive, underground root system preventing erosion. federally against Easily recognizable, arching spikes oats stiff stems. Motorized carts prohibited trash removed fires allowed Jet Skis prohibited. LOGGERHEAD TURTLES ADDITIONAL STINGRAYS months. Sometimes, stingrays shoreline. trick stepping barb tail. enter shuffle slowly. vibrations stung, immerse wound soon RED DRIFT ALGAE impossible predict drift algae leaders prefer let Health quantities onshore decaying sun, odor irritate respiratory conditions asthma bronchitis. appears decaying, land, alone. 92 ALLIGATORS law. LIVE SHELLS FLORIDA LAW PROHIBITS TAKING SANIBEL. PLEASE CONSERVE PRECIOUS RESOURCE. INCLUDES URCHINS, SAND DOLLARS STARFISH. 500 RECYCLING Lights Turtles. confuse females. disorient hatchlings. curtains blinds closed night. balcony lights. Remove dunes. castles. facing turned dusk. tracks, notify report Loggerhead threatened Endangered Species Act. Pollution, loss collisions drowning nets caused drastic decline population. following Newspapers, boxes read Sheet in-room container. Consider stack CHAIRS UMBRELLAS first-come, first-served basis. unable reserve chairs. Chairs unattended hour reassigned advised prevailing winds per mph, issued removed. 1004 SHELLING shallow-water varieties found. plateau extends acts shelf gather. Winds, better. moons mean lowest, charts, charts storm, best. nastier windier TIMING tide, lower WHERE LOOK high-tide line broken rolling surf. Shells easily muddy ocean. tidal shells. wet, crouch put hands sand. prohibits collecting alive, Never shell. Junonia Crown Conch Fig Three inches papers photo. Banded Tulip Aka Kings Attached roots eats oysters. dark lines encircling Lace Murex long. Delicate intact. Jewel brown, black. gorgeous souvenir. spines. Can 93 NATURAL BROWN PELICAN shores lakes. pelican, pelican plunges catch food. Size Weight ounces Wingspan OSPREY fish-eating specialist consumes account 99 diet. Barbed pads soles grip slippery Brown Pelican Osprey Heron HERON Wurdemanns herons heron, heron. Egret EGRET majestic symbol organizations America, killed feathers. WHITE IBIS Ibis Cormorant wading Deep South, striking ibis lawns, insects, probing prey shore. CORMORANT aquatic nest materials, rope, fishnet nest. 94 929 WEST INDIAN MANATEE gentle, slow-moving shallow estuaries, canals, saltwater bays coastal areas. spends eating, traveling. endangered species. BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN bottlenose mammal pods six. eat pounds weigh 800 pounds. surface air. appear, though, attempt interact third population loggerhead turtles, worldwide. 31, marked disturbed, lights-out policy 700 season. Manatee Bottlenose Dolphin Turtle TARPON sought-after, inshore, big-game fish, stubborn fight, leaping tarpon grows slowly, reaching maturity old, HORSESHOE CRAB Although dangerous, not. distant relatives spider. tail rudder legs walk. STINGRAY Horseshoe Crab Stingray Stingrays graceful swimmers clams. August, rays mate. stung. injured 95 721 ENERATIONS G Magazine VOL. NO. GEN_Vol5No1_FrontCover.indd 854