CapeStyle February 2017

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Piper on the Beach

By Nance Werth

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Valentine’s

Issue

What’s Inside

6 - Beer

This was a good beer

8 - Community News

Local Happenings

9 - Hometown Hero

Meet Frank De Pace

10 - Fitness

7 Very Good Reasons to Workout

12 - Wine

Amore di Amarone

13 - Your Skin

Aging Skin

14 - Feature

Michael Chatman Cape Coral Community Foundation

18 - Personal Empowerment Bring your “A” game

19 - Cape Kid

Bryce Garner

20 - Cape Stuff

Let’s Row

22 - Business Spotlight Soul-Terra

25 - Nutrition

Heart Disease and Diet

26 - Money

Putting the cash to work in a rising market

29 - More Money

Are you saving enough for retirement?

30 - Music Scene

Neon Summer

32 - Foodie

The French Press

34 - Business

Authority vs. Power

38 - Calendar of Events

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And Lots More....

Our Cover Artist Nance Werth

Nance Werth, our cover artist of the month, finds inspiration for her paintings while kayaking on the sparkling waters surrounding Pine Island and the crystal clear lakes of Northern Wisconsin.

Her photographs of local wildlife and scenery are used exclusively in her creations. This month’s painting, “Piper on the Beach”, was created from a photo of her granddaughter, Piper, while exploring the beaches of Cayo Costa Island.

Nance grew up in Madison, WI, majoring in art and art education at the University of Wisconsin. Her career path of 36 years teaching middle school art led to a passion for numerous mediums which include drawing, stained glass, ceramics and painting.

After retirement, she feels fortunate to have found Pine Island, and the Pine Island Art Association, which gave her an outlet for her love of art and painting. She was awarded Best of Show for her acrylic painting “Duet” in the 2015 PIAA art show.

You can view Nance’s work at Frame Gallery & Gifts at 1830 Del Prado Blvd here in The Cape.

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From The Publishers

In February, we celebrate Groundhog Day (Feb 2), Valentine’s Day (Feb 14), President’s Day (Feb 20), along with some lesser known holidays like The Day the Music Died (Feb 3) and National Tooth Fairy Day (Feb 28.) For a short month, it is chock full of holidays!

This time of year, there are always a ton of things going on in Cape Coral and the SW Florida area. Have you checked your calendar? Even

those die-hards that say they remember everything need one these days to keep track of everything. We are working hard to include as many

events as we can in our CapeStyle calendar of events on our website, www.CapeStyleMag.com. It is an ongoing and never ending process!

Please check out our website and let us know of any public events that you have planned or are attending so that we can add them to our

calendar. Every event is tagged so that if you are looking for, let’s say, events that are good for kids or pets, you will be able to find those events easily.

If you have never been, please check out the South Cape Trolley events that occur each month. You can find the schedule listed on their

Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SouthCapeHospitalityAndEntertainmentAssociations. This month is the Mardis Gras trolley on the 25th. We are there each month, helping with the registration, so say hello. And feel free to share your photos on our Facebook page,

www.facebook.com/capestylemag.

We will also be at Taste of the Cape, coming up on the 26th at Four Freedoms Park. This is another great event hosted by the Chamber of

Commerce, in conjunction with the Gulf Coast Symphony. Taste all of the delights offered by local restaurants and have a great time. Check

out all the details at www.tasteofcapecoral.com. Stop by our booth and say hi!

Do you like to cook? Please share your recipe with us. Do you own a business? Maybe we can feature your business in our monthly Spotlight.

Know a veteran, a police or fireman, or any other public servant who deserves some recognition? We’d love to feature him or her as our

Hometown Hero.

CapeStyle Magazine is all about the people and businesses here in The Cape. Everything is written by residents, about residents, and that’s

what makes this magazine so special. It’s the only one dedicated to the city we all love!

If you are looking for something to do in the New Year, grow your

career or a way to make a little extra money, we are always looking for

people to join our staff. Writers, sales people, social media gurus, we

are looking to build our team of Cape residents working together to

the benefit of Cape Coral. If you are interested in learning more, please

let us know. You can email us at jobs@capestylemag.com.

See you around The Cape!

Susan & Kevin

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this was a good beer

CHAAAAARRRRRRRRGGE! That’s what they

I am trying 16 Mile’s Blues’ Golden Ale. Now Chad

The only one I remember seeing is the Patriot, and

pun intended). Besides the number 16, they also

say in all those revolutionary war movies, right?

that was pretty good and sad (sniffle). By now you

are saying, “what the hell is he talking about?” Well,

I am talking about 16 Mile Brewing Company.

Not being familiar with the brewery, I had to look

them up. This is the part I love, discovering new

breweries.

16 Mile is based out of historic Georgetown,

Delaware. Owners Chad Campbell and Brett

McCrea are Delaware natives. The funny thing

about these guys, they never knew each other

growing up even though they both attended the

same high school AND college! That’s crazy

The significance behind the name 16 Mile dates

decorate their bottles with historical landmarks and

culture from Delaware. The cool thing about the

beer I am drinking is that it’s named for The Delaware Blues who fought in almost every battle of the Revolutionary War. The bottle is decorated

with the monument located outside Legislative Hall

in Dover, Delaware. I WAS BORN IN DOVER,

DELAWARE! This is somehow meant to be. Okay, it’s not funny to you but it is to me.

Now it’s time to drink up. I promise not to be biased. It is a lovely pale gold color and smells

grassy and doughy, like bread. Ohhhh, very nice in

taste, smooth and light. I love the balance. It’s not

over the top, more like a K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple

back to the 1700’s when Georgetown was known

Stupid). It feels like a summer beer with a little bit

County and was, get this, “16 miles from

no problem reaching for this beer anytime of year.

as “Pettijohn’s Old Field.” It was located in Sussex

anywhere”. How you like me now, Drew! Drew is

my cousin who is an award winning history teacher

Story By Cape Coral Resident Brendan Stanley

and Brett went the extra mile on their bottles (no

in Va. But enough about him, let’s get to the beer.

of lemon taste. I do like my hops, but I would have

Nicely done Chad & Brett, this is a refreshing

session beer that The Blues’ would have enjoyed.

Cheers,

Brendan

Brendan & Scott are The Beer Critics at TheBeerCritic.com. They write articles and reviews for their website and are the hosts of TheBeerCriticTV on YouTube. Have a question, recommendation or a

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Million Mile Movement

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Cape Coral Animal Shelter Update

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The Million Mile Movement Community Wellness Challenge, which happens from January 9 - March 31, is designed to unite and inspire

the community to make healthy lifestyle choices through education and action. The challenge builds awareness of the HealthyLee.comwebsite and initiative to take a step toward healthy living! There is no deadline to sign up, so invite your friends to join your team.

The Cape Coral Animal Shelter continues to get closer to becoming a reality.

Fundraising efforts are happening weekly!

Everyone is so anxious to bring Cape Coral a no-kill animal shelter and every day it’s getting closer to happening.

Being a participant of the Million Mile Movement gives you the opportunity to try new activities and move around Lee County.

• Keep track of when you’re walking, running, biking or swimming and how many Miles you complete • Enter your Miles each day into your Million Mile Movement Dashboard • Recruit your friends, family, and co-workers to join your team • And most importantly, have fun!

Masterpiece Mixers Paint & Party hosted a Paint Your Pet event. With a full house,

everyone had a blast painting their favorite pet’s portrait (some with a little help from the professionals at Masterpiece Mixers.)

This one fun evening was able to raise over $1,300 dollars for CCAS! For those who missed it, don’t worry, there will be another one soon.

Please follow the “Cape Coral Animal Shelter” on Facebook to stay up to date on all of the different fundraising opportunities taking place. With a little help from everyone in the community, the new shelter will open for business before you know it.

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The Million Mile Movement is an effort to get Lee County MOVING! It’s a 3-month effort to get everyone in Lee County on the path to good health, and it begins with moving 1 million miles collectively. It can be walking, running, biking, swimming, as long as you are moving, it counts!

In just the first two weeks, Lee County moved almost 100,000 miles!

It’s a great start, but there’s a long way to go. If you would like to participate, visit www.healthylee.com/news-events/million-milemovement

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Meet Frank De Pace Frank De Pace moved to Cape Coral 2 ½ years ago. Originally from Ambridge, PA, he was raised on a farm in Western Pennsylvania with 3 sisters and 1 brother. Frank enlisted in the army upon graduating from high school in 1966.

Initially sent to the induction center at Fort Jackson, SC, from there Frank was sent to Fort Gordon, GA, for basic training. His next move was to Fort Leonard Wood, MO, for AIT Training as a combat engineer. Next up was Fort Benning, GA, to attend Officers Candidate School. Frank was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and sent to Fort Bragg, NC, then back to Fort Benning for airborne training.

Next stop was Vietnam. He was assigned to the 9th Infantry Division, 9th Aviation Battalion Head Quarters as XO after making First Lieutenant. Frank was the commander of two Pathfinder teams, whose assignments consisted of air rescue and then aircraft recovery.

Once his tour was over, Frank went in to the Reserves and attended

classes in Pittsburgh until October, 1981. He was discharged with the rank of Captain in the USAR.

During his service, Frank received 2 Bronze Stars, Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation, CIB, Airborne Wings, Pathfinder Badge, and the Army Air Crew Wings.

From there, Frank moved to Connecticut after finishing the four year course to be State and Federally certified as a Journeyman Lineman.

He worked for Connecticut Light & Power as a troubleshooter. While working there, Frank received the Chairman’s Lifesaving Action Award for saving a boy’s life after he was hit by a truck.

When he retired in 2014, he moved to Cape Coral. Today, Frank enjoys fishing the backwaters. He also volunteers his time with the Wounded Warrior Anglers of America organization here in Cape Coral. Frank and his wife have two adult sons still living in Connecticut.

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There’s more to exercise than torching calories.

7 Good Reasons To Work Out

Scientists have long made the connection between a healthy body and sharp mind. And a 2013 study led

by Jill Barnes, chair of the 2017 World Congress on Exercise and the Brain, has resurfaced and might

help explain why.

“Our working hypothesis is that people with higher fitness have enhanced blood flow to their brain,”

Barnes recently told the Wall Street Journal. This, in turn, improves cognitive function.

Experts have looked into the benefits of regular exercise beyond simple weight loss for years. A healthy

brain is something everyone can benefit from ― and better cognitive function is just the tip of the iceberg.

Read below for six more reasons to work out that have nothing to do with weight loss:

That Don't Involve Weight Loss

2.You could make new friends.

Run down the same path every day or routinely go to a yoga studio and eventually you’ll start to see

familiar faces. Chatting during your warm up or post-class stretches is an easy way to start conversations

with likeminded friends. And friends with similar interests is a known way to successfully change your life.

3. You may have better sex.

A 2015 study found that men who exercise regularly have better sexual function. Running or swimming

for two hours, three and a half hours of more moderate activity or six hours of light exercise per week was enough to do the trick.

4. You might feel happier.

One word: Endorphins. Research has shown that exercise is a mood booster. When you’re active, your

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brain releases feel-good chemicals that perk up your attitude and make you happier post-workout. In other words, it’s a pretty healthy remedy for a bad day.

5. Exercise may ease depression.

A study from the University of Michigan found that group exercise in nature — even just walking — can ease depressive symptoms. There’s

also the added benefit of getting vitamin D when running outdoors. A low storage of vitamin D has been linked to seasonal affective disorder.

6. It’s a great way to let go of stress.

Exercise is a scientifically-backed way to lower your stress levels. Between the mood-boosting endorphins, the pumped-up music and the increased heart rate, you’re bound to get those frustrations out. Run your way to a better state of mind and leave your worries on the pavement

(or treadmill, if that’s what you prefer.)

7. You’ll get stronger in every way.

Your strength shouldn’t be measured in the number on the scale but how you feel in the other minutes of your life. Take for example, running.

If done properly and consistently, running engages your muscles, improves your joints and boosts your endurance. Not to mention, research

suggests the exercise may reduce your risk of disease and increase longevity.

Honestly, that’s worth more than the size stitched on a pair of jeans.

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Amore di Amarone As the season of love, hearts and all things red and delicious is upon us, it seems fitting to delve into America’s passion for Italian vinos. Stellar wines hail from far flung regions all over the globe and even the most casual wine drinker has his or her own personal favorite, but just about everyone can agree there is something mouthwateringly special about Italian wines. From light effervescent Proseccos to big bold Barolos, Italian wines have made inroads into American wine lover’s hearts.

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The US imports more wines from Italy than from anywhere else in the world. While a combination of factors contributes to Italy’s viticultural success in the international wine market, one of the elements that undoubtedly makes Italian wines so spectacular is the unique production techniques that have evolved throughout the country. A famous example illustrates this perfectly - the widely popular wine known as Amarone.

Technically referred to as Amarone della Valpollicella, this wine’s moniker has been shortened to simply Amarone. In its home region of Veneto, in North Eastern Italy, the prominent grape variety is Corvina, which lends itself to wines that are notoriously light and refreshing. But a local desire for deeper, more sophisticated wines that have aging potential led to the creation of a process known as Appassimento. By following this method, basic Corvina based reds are transformed into richer more complex wines known as Amarones.

To start Appassimento, grapes are left on the vines as long as possible to the very end of the growing season, ensuring optimal natural sugar development. Then, the grapes are carefully hand-

picked and gently placed in racks so the bounteous berries do not burst. The racks are stacked in specialized temperature and humidity controlled rooms to dry for periods of a few weeks to many months. The rate of evaporation of the water as well as the resulting increased sugar content in the grapes determines the amount of drying time needed.

Ideally, the grapes should shed half of their water content before being pressed and fermented. A lengthy fermentation allows the juice ample time to ferment until dry, depleting all the sugars. This has the effect of producing a dry wine with a high alcohol content and Amarones don’t disappoint as they generally tend to have a minimum of 15% alcohol. Oak aging in small barrels for at least 24 months following fermentation is standard and the remainder of the process concludes with bottling and immediate release thereafter.

An unfortunate consequence of allowing water to evaporate from the grapes before making wine is a significantly lower volume of juice and therefore, less wine produced per vineyard acre. Economic forces take over and consumers see this in the higher price points that are typical of Amarone wines. But as with everything in life, one gets what one pays for, and it is particularly true in this case.

Not only are Amarones almost always worth every penny of their price, they are amazing examples of one of the many exclusively Italian wine making techniques that have won over wine fans worldwide and solidified Italy’s place in wine making stardom.

So, this Valentine’s Day treat your sweetheart to a bottle of Italian wine and you will both be exclaiming, “Amore di Amarone!”

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AGING Skin

While aging is inevitable, looking old doesn’t have to be. Some of the most cosmetically displeasing things about aging are wrinkles, brown spots, and skin texture changes. Skin aging is caused both by the natural internal aging process. While genetics cannot be changed, you can control many of the other factors that contribute to aging of the skin.

After the age of 20, our bodies will naturally have a decrease in collagen production, and our skins natural exfoliation process also slows. Loss of collagen and elasticity causes skin to look wrinkled and saggy. As buildup of dead skin cells accumulate, wrinkling appears deeper, the complexion appears dull, and skin texture can be rough or crepey. As time progresses the body’s oil glands also become smaller, and can cause skin to become drier, fragile, and easily bruised.

While the natural internal aging process will occur, Ultraviolet (UV) damage will most certainly cause the skin to age more quickly. The sun and other UV sources such as tanning beds produce both UV-A and UV-B rays. UV-B rays are responsible for tanning/burning of the skin, and may lead to skin cancer. UV-A rays deeply penetrate the skin in the dermis and is responsible for premature aging of the skin. Both UV-A and UV-B rays can cause increased Melanin, which is the pigment that gives skin its color. This excess pigment results in brown

Submitted by Cape Coral Business Florida Skin Center

“age spots” or “liver spots”.

Sunscreen is your number one prevention for both skin cancer and premature skin aging. While it is most important to get the first application of sunscreen on in the morning, it is also important to reapply every 2-3 hours if you know you will have longer periods of exposure to the sun.

Other ways of protecting the skin are: avoidance of natural ultraviolet light and tanning beds, seeking shade, and wearing protective clothing and hats during peak hours for UV exposure between 10AM-2 PM. Retinol is a topical vitamin A derivative that helps to speed up the skins exfoliation process which tends to slow with age. Over time, retinol helps to decrease the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and leads to improved texture of the skin. Using a moisturizer daily also helps to keep skin cells hydrated. Dehydration can cause cells to shrivel, causing fine lines and wrinkles to become more noticeable.

Don’t let you skin show your age. Anti-aging starts with prevention!

For more information, please visit www.CapeStyleMag.com and look under the “health” tab for a longer, more detailed description.

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More than anything, I want my legacy to be in the in the field of philanthropy.

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A Dream Come True Meet

Michael Chatman

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By Tim Jacobs, Jacobs Writing Consultants

M

ichael Chatman was born and raised in Miami and remembers it as a ‘happening place.’ “I loved it,” he says sporting a smile. “There was tremendous diversity and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to live. I was very fortunate.”

He left Miami when it came time to go to college in Springfield, Missouri. “Everyone who worked and lived in Missouri wanted to work for Anheuser-Busch,” he said. So, after graduation when Michael was offered an opportunity to work for them in their corporate social responsibility division he said, “It was like a dream come true.”

Back to Florida Michael had worked with the Anheuser-Busch foundation for 15 years when he decided he wanted to move back to Florida to be closer to his family, yet he didn’t want to go back to Miami. He was acclimated and comfortable with the slower pace of living he experienced in Springfield, but at the same time, he wanted to be in striking distance of visiting with family.

After learning of a national search for a position at the Cape Coral Community Foundation, it intrigued him to apply and he was accepted. Moving to the foundation seemed like a natural transition for Michael. “Being in a larger corporate setting, you seldom got a chance to be nimble and innovative. Here, I get to offer my own ideas.”

Doing It All Michael is a visionary and, because of that, there is a lot of momentum happening inside of the organization. His excitement is contagious, as he states “I see this move as an opportunity to take a small unknown and turn it into a global center for generosity.”

The Cape Coral Community Foundation has been around for 43 years and crosses all religious denominations, as well as political affiliations.

“We’re an evenhanded convener to bring people together,” and the foundation supports many different initiatives and fields of interest.

One major issue they are researching currently is finding and sustaining affordable senior housing in the Cape Coral area. It also supports everything from education to social services to the arts.

“We do it all,” says Michael.

Because so many charities are forced to live hand-to-mouth, the foundation helps them get on their feet and become a self-sustaining network. “We are endowment builders.” To understand how the Cape Coral Community Foundation works, you have to think of it as a bank for charities. The nonprofits will open a fund with them, and in turn, the foundation grows the money, enabling them to live off the interest. “It’s a rainy-day fund that grows in perpetuity,” explains Michael.

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Residents who call Cape Coral home donate money and pull their resources together. Then, in turn, the foundation puts that in the form of a charitable endowment and grants that money back out to local charities so they can do their work.

A lot of donators have a certain cause they want to support, such as Habitat for Humanity, while others give unrestricted gifts with the understanding that they don’t know what the needs of the community will be in 20 years, but trust the foundation to meet those needs.

Unrestricted donations are understandably preferred because then the Community Foundation has total discretion and it can look at different proposals and decide which ones will give the biggest bang for the donor’s dollar. “Of course, there is always more need than grant money,” says Michael.

Building Bridges One of the challenges of having a foundation in the Cape is that a lot of the residents have moved here for retirement and/or are snowbirds and may already be working with a charity back home.

Another challenge is that, because the Cape is a newer community, it has a limited amount of commercial industry. Whereas Naples and Bonita Springs have the benefit of traffic flowing through US 41, the Cape’s geography makes it more isolated. “I think the Cape Corral Community Foundation has been viewed as ‘less than,’” says Michael.

But in a short period of time with Michael at the helm, the foundation has been able to build a bridge allowing all of Lee County to see who they are and what they are doing in such a way that they are not competing with another foundation.

One of their first initiatives kicked off on January 12. The foundation hosted a regional wide conference for wealth managers, such as professional advisors and estate planning attorneys. They were instructed in how to talk to their clients about giving non-cash assets as a donation, which is groundbreaking as most nonprofits host fundraising events that feature trivia nights and galas.

“There is a lot of donor fatigue because the same people are being hit up continuously for donations,” explains Michael. The average person's portfolio has 5% of their wealth in cash, but 95% of it is in real estate and life insurance. No one is talking to the donors about giving these assets. “This will give new opportunities for people to be a benefactor when they originally thought they could not.”

In April, the foundation is hosting a national delegation where they have cherry picked 25 executives. These administrators will be representing such companies as the Gates Foundation, the Ford Foundation and the Wal-Mart Foundation. The Cape Coral CapeStyle Magazine│February 2017

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Community Foundation will talk to them about the needs of this area.

“We will be telling them about our leadership work here, in turn we hope it will lead them to make an investment in our community.”

Emerging and Energized When asked about the future of Cape Coral and the foundation, Michael responded, “I would like to remain here and grow the foundation to a point where it continues to do a lot of good in the community. I see it becoming a global center for generosity where we’re not only working with local residents, but working with people from all over the world who have an alignment to our mission and our work.”

Michael wants to build a global model and at the same time be deeply rooted in The Cape. He wants to continue to attract more business in The Cape because he knows that will draw more residents. “I think it’s really going to be a happening place.”

The challenge is going to be managing that growth. Currently Cape Corral is only at 45% capacity with 175,000 residents.

The Giving Arm Michael lives in the Cape with his wife and their two young children and likes that it’s a “big small town.” His oldest son is a musician and resides in Miami.

“A year ago,” says Michael, “I would have said he is a struggling musician, but he’s doing really well now as a DJ and playing the keyboard. He’s in demand and does a lot of touring.”

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His daughter is a senior at Cape Coral High School where she runs track and hopes to earn a scholarship and run for the University of Florida.

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His youngest son is a gifted student and is home-schooled by his wife, who is a health and wellness advocate and aerobics instructor by profession.

Michael is soft spoken and being part of the giving arm seems to pour out in all areas of his life, even asking this interviewer how he could help him grow his business. He does a lot of speaking in the space of generosity and provides editorial content for Forbes Magazine around nonprofit and philanthropic issues. In addition to that, he also has what some have called ‘the most followers in Southwest Florida’ on twitter with about 315,000 organic followers.

“More than anything, I want my legacy to be in the in the field of philanthropy.”

Cape Coral is thrilled to welcome Michael Chatman and his family to our community. Thank you, Michael, Cape Coral is lucky to have you!

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Bring your

“A”Game

Submitted By Jim Griffiths

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This is a common expression with athletics. It means to arrive with your top attitude and ability.

In life, every day is game day. You simply can’t achieve what you really want with a B-effort.

Including the owners and management of most businesses, people go to work, do their job well, and ask for nothing more in return than their pay.

Others complain that they hate their job and that they’re not getting more of a return for their time spent. This is partially their own fault: most people will never get what they’re looking for if they spend their efforts trading time for dollars. However, it will pay off if you’re consistently on your A-Game because that’s the magic key which can open doors to other opportunities.

When those that unknowingly play the B-Game make fifteen dollars an hour and get a raise to eighteen, the satisfaction will only last a week or so, probably less. And worse, your lifestyle will most likely not change. The problem doesn’t reside within a three dollar pay increase, the problem is a habit you’ve developed.

Ambitious people often think about making more money, having their own business, or maybe becoming a partner one day. If you know how to do something, you’ll probably always have a job. If you know and understand why it needs to be done, you have a better chance of being among those that advance.

Working attitudes are often something like “Why should I care about the good of the company when they don’t care about me?” This is minimum wage thinking. The issue on the table is not about them or how they treat you, it’s about your character.

Your results are a reflection of your integrity, and you need to be playing your A-Game, no matter what.

If you feel you deserve more from your job, consider this: A company can’t pay you more than you’re making them. Find a way to reverse that and watch what happens. Or, do nothing different, and watch what happens. You’ll be watching one or the other; which would you prefer it to be?

Many people do the bare minimum at work and, after six months, they get a pay raise because a company policy requires it. Others find ways to earn it. That minimal, undeserved pay raise will not change one thing in your life. If you can’t live on $16 an hour, you won’t be able to live on $18 an hour, especially if it only occurred because of a company policy. Hope is a powerful thought, and your only hope at this point is to wait until the next company policy interval. Is that what you’d like to teach your kids?

If you don’t separate yourself from the herd and think differently than “the average person,” you’ll never make partner, never run the company, most likely never be successful at your own business, and you’ll likely never have the opportunity for other advancements that could change the course of your life.

People that get promoted without earning it are easily identified; they’re retired, sitting in coffee shops, complaining that they never got their big break….. In your later years, that feeling of regret will haunt you.

Successful people are always looking for others to associate with, to hire, and to partner with. The secret is to always be playing your A-Game. Think of it as making deposits that are gaining interest.

You never know who will notice it or how it will pay off, but it will.

Submitted by proud parents Brian & Jenny Garner

Meet Cape Coral Senior Bryce Garner

Bryce was born and raised here is Cape Coral. He is 18 years old and a senior at Ida S. Baker High School. He is the oldest of 2 boys. His younger brother Dylan is a 7th grader at Gulf Middle School.

Bryce has been an avid football player for over 13 years. Starting at 5 years old, he played 11 years at the Pop Warner Storms field, helping his team win Peace River Conference Champions in 2010 and 2012. Once becoming a student at Ida Baker, Bryce continued his football experience on Baker’s freshman team, earning a position on the JV team after 4 games and ending his freshman year making the varsity team. Bryce’s sophomore year he earned a position on Baker’s varsity team as the Center. He was the only sophomore that year on the varsity team. Bryce earned varsity starting Center for Baker in 2015 and earned Max Prep offensive player of the week this season. He is the only 3 year letterman this year on the varsity team.

Besides playing football, Bryce volunteered all four years of high school as an assistant coach to younger players at both the Pop Warner Storms field and with the Lee County Hawks. He enjoys teaching younger players the fundamentals and team work that is essential in the sport of football.

He has also worked for the City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department as a referee for flag football. Bryce has done all this while maintaining his studies, earning a 3.1 GPA.

While at Ida Baker, Bryce has found his true passion in life -- Automotive. He has been a part of the Automotive Engineering Academy at Ida Baker for the past three years and is an active member of Baker’s Grease Dogs club. His true love is his 1985 Chevy Monte Carlo SS (which he named Christine.) He enjoys restoring her on the weekends.

Bryce is a very strong willed, independent, intelligent young man. He has a strong business like attitude and willingness to do what is needed to get the job done. He is a leader both on and off the field. He is a hard worker and will do what is best for the team and do it without being noticed. He will help anyone in need and ask nothing in return. He will be a true friend to anyone.

Bryce has been accepted to the University of Northern Ohio in the fall of 2017 to study Applied Automotive Technology and double major in Business. UNOH is ranked as the #3 automotive program in the country and is considered the Ivy League of this particular area. He has aspirations of someday working on race cars in Nascar and NHRA and owning his own high performance business.

Congratulations, Bryce! Your family, friends and community could not be more proud! Good luck in college and in everything you do.

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The Caloosa Coast Rowing Club

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ntrigue and curiosity are aroused when the Caloosa Coast

hone your skills on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings

Cape? You mean anyone can join? You go out in those super

consistent practice and is an excellent all body workout. For those

Rowing Club is mentioned. What? A rowing club here in the

long skinny boats with 9 people in them (8 rowers, 1 coxswain?) In

the canals? All year long? Yes! Yes! Yes! and Yes!

CCRC began in 2006-2007 in downtown Fort Myers, but because of

with coached rowing sessions. Rowing is a study of technique, takes

who are skilled, organized rows happen nearly every day of the

week, most often before sunrise on the weekends or after 5pm on

the weekdays. If you own your own boat and want to join the club,

and have a place to keep and launch it, you can become a member

impending development, the newly formed club had to find another

and store it at the yard and go out anytime!

they found a good samaritan in Will Stout, the original developer and

Depending on the season, the number of boats on the water at any

a “yard” and small clubhouse across from the marina. It’s the perfect

in them along with a quad or two, or people sculling in singles,

members to nearly 80. And there’s plenty of room to grow as the club

(when we race!) and propelled only by manpower.

home and, lucky for us and anyone in the area interested in learning,

owner of Cape Harbour. He provided a space and now the club has

spot to launch the boats. The club has grown from 18 founding owns five 8-person boats, 4 quads, 4 doubles and 5 singles.

If you live and/or boat on the canals west of the Cape’s only loch,

one time will vary. It’s pretty neat to see sweep boats with 9 people

doubles or quads. It is peaceful, rhythmic, intense and exciting

Rowers sit backwards to the direction of the boat. So talking is

discouraged while rowing; it’s important to listen to the coxswain

you’ll often see rowers of various experience. You’ll hear the coaches

who steers the boat and calls out commands. But there’s a social

“Ports row hard! Starboards keep it light!” as we navigate around the

other than a single. And even then the camaraderie often continues

and or cox calling out “On Two, Row……. One!…Two!…Row!!” or

aspect because you become part of a team if you row in anything

bends of the spreader canal. It’s challenging this time of year when

after weekend practices when we gather for breakfast at local

most important thing we hope everyone keeps in mind is the canal is

from all around the world. Some club members live here year-

there are various motorboats with captains of various knowledge. The a “No Wake” zone. There are multiple reasons for this, but as rowers we appreciate all boats adhering to the rule so we don’t capsize!

The camaraderie and enthusiasm for the sport is infectious. It’s all

eateries. Maybe you’ve seen us? It’s a fun and welcoming group

round, some have second homes here and some are vacationers.

It’s a wonderful and eclectic group of people who enjoy being outside while exercising.

about precision and working as a team, so no calling out to the fellow

The club demographics are a reflection of those in Southwest

the coaches and the coxswain and it keeps you focused on doing what

than others, some are here all the time, some are middle school aged

who you think is doing something not quite right. That’s the job of

you're supposed to be doing which is catch, pull, legs, back then arms, quick arms away, back then slow slide up to catch. Got it? One would

think it’s very simple, but there are many different factors. Oh yeah,

Florida: most everybody is from someplace else, some stay longer students and some are middle aged adults! There is no elitism here!

Caloosa Coast Rowing Club is fortunate to have Stefen Sztancsa

and you’ve got that 12 foot paddle in your hands that you may never

from Brazil, 3rd generation elite competitive rower as coach for the

focus, focus, focus!

the nuances of the sport. His enthusiasm is contagious. Look for

let go of, going in and out of the water. Don’t forget to breathe and

The rowing club offers "Learn to Row" classes a number of times

scholastic program teaching middle schoolers and high schoolers

his new rowing center and gym this Spring, he adds music into the

challenge of rowing on an “Erg” while you're pulling as hard as

during the year. If you are willing to commit 3 Saturday and Sunday

you can with first your legs, then your back and then your arms

you're basically fit enough to go through the rigors of the program.

order and do it again! It’s down right fun and an amazing workout

mornings in a row (haha) and you can tread water for 10 minutes,

Or you may want to participate to brush up on your skills before you

while focusing on proper form and technique, then repeat in reverse

and is great practice for when you get out on the water with your

join the club.

teammates to enjoy our waterways that never freeze. It’s also a

The coaches teach you how to sweep row: one paddle in an oar lock

water!

on the port or starboard side of the boat. Once completed you can

beautiful way to witness the sunsets and sunrises and to fly on the

See additional pictures & Video on capestylemag.com

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Soul-Terra has called Cape Coral its home for just over a year. Soul-Terra is a new-age metaphysical store and bazaar. From Sage to Crystals, essential oils, herbs and more, they create a sanctuary of peace and offer the curious a chance to explore their spiritual side. They also manufacturer their own specialty artisan candles that contain a unique gemstone inside.

Will Robinson has lived in Cape Coral on and off most of his life.

He was born on the East coast, but spent his summers in Southwest Florida.

He has also lived in various parts of Asia for over a year, exploring eastern religions and philosophies. While there, he traveled to many of the ancient temples, like Wat Phra Kaew and the Palace of Heaven in China. He’s also seen the Great Wall and many of the bustling cities along the Asian coast.

Will has two fur babies, Cali and Kogi. Cali is a 6 year old Maltese, and Kogi is Cali’s 8 month old son. They spend nearly every day at the shop greeting customers and helping make candles.

Favorite activities in South Cape include the shopping early morning Saturdays at the Farmers Market, watching the sunset at the Yacht Club, and getting a bite to eat at one of the many new restaurants opening up. One of the best parts about living the South Cape is being able to travel anywhere by Uber or bicycle. Everything is just close enough and I’m excited to see how the city develops into a wonderful gulf-side Urbanopolis.

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An interesting tidbit…Will is Multi-Lingual and speaks Thai and Mandarin. Will learned while spending time in Asia that a strong sense of family is very important, and looking out for each other is a way of life. He learned the language by immersing himself in the cultures, taking on their traditions and customs, in order to gain a true insight of the lives and collective conscious of the Asian peoples.

When you have a chance, stop by Soul-Terra at 1326 Lafayette Street in South Cape and check out all that they have to offer. You will not be disappointed!

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ear Coach: I’m in pretty good health (knock on wood) but my family history is loaded with heart disease and that’s always in the back of my mind. When and why would it be necessary for healthy people to change their diet? R.S.

Dear R.S: It’s great that you currently enjoy good health! Sadly, though, the evidence doesn’t lie about the risks associated with our Standard American Diet (SAD), which typically results in some form of disease in all of us at some point. You mention a family history of heart disease, for example, which is our number one killer and claims more American lives annually than all of our past wars combined.

Plaque buildup (known as atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries) results from the buildup of fatty, cholesterol-rich gunk that builds up within the lining of the blood vessels. We now know that heart disease starts in childhood. Studies of accidental death victims between the ages of three and twenty-six found the beginning of atherosclerosis in nearly all children by the age of 10. And in 1953, researchers conducted 300 autopsies of American casualties of the Korean War, which revealed that 77% of soldiers - with an average age of around 22 - had already developed visible evidence of coronary atherosclerosis; some arteries were blocked by 90% or more (note that the study was over 60 years ago when cheese consumption was less than half of what it is now.)

Full-blown plaques can develop by the time we reach our twenties and thirties, and by the time we reach our forties and fifties, heart disease can

become a real problem. It is, after all, the number one reason why we die.

This is why everyone should convert to a truly healthy diet, regardless of whether or not they currently have any health issues. The good news is that with simple dietary changes at any age, heart disease can be prevented, halted and even reversed, regardless of family history. It’s never too late to begin consuming a diet which does not contribute to heart disease, but instead gives the body a chance to repair and heal itself. By drastically reducing our intake of saturated fat, trans fats and dietary cholesterol, lifestyle doctors such as Caldwell Esselstyn, John McDougall, Nathan Pritikin, Dean Ornish and others have shown that patient’s heart disease can actually reverse through diet alone.

Whole food, plant based diets lower cholesterol just as effectively as statin drugs, but without the side effects and risks.

Heart Disease and Diet

If you have questions or would like to sign up for our newsletter or class information, please visit www.cydnotter.com. (Sources: Dr. Michael Greger, nutritionfacts.org; Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, heartattackproof.com)

Submitted By Cyd Notter

Here’s more good news. While it may not be heart disease that develops, other issues resulting from our western diet - such as hypertension, stroke, diabetes, diverticulitis, dementia, erectile dysfunction, obesity, gall stones, osteoporosis and certain cancers – also respond to the same dietary changes. Don’t wait until you’re having problems – begin today to protect your health for the future.

It would be my pleasure to help you transition to healthy eating.

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Putting the Cash to Work in a Rising Market

As I’m writing this, the Dow jones Industrial

average is pushing towards 20,000! I have no idea

Invest equal portions monthly, quarterly or even

moment, emotions are running high and people are

is Dollar-cost averaging.

Emotions to buy when markets are going up are

down.

doesn’t matter. What does matter is that, at this

calling wanting to jump in or out of the market.

just as strong as the emotions to sell. In both

instances, It’s important not to make any major

money moves based on what the market is doing at

this very moment. This is what I recommend my

clients do as the market rises.

Think about paying down your consumer debt first.

Just in case some of my readers here are sitting on

cash, and somehow managed to build up some

for you. I think it’s a mistake to begin investing

your cash while you are holding credit card debt with interest rates higher than you can earn in

You stick to your

investment schedule whether the market is up or Diversify*

I know you’re tired of hearing it from every

retirement planner, financial advisor and investment

commercial. It’s one of the smartest ways to invest

for the long term, so of course every finance guy

and girl will talk about it. Why is it important?

Imagine you have a hundred stocks. Many would

think that would be diversification, right? Now

imagine it’s 2001 and all of those stocks ended in

‘.com’. Not so diversified now, was it? That’s why

it is important to have ownership in different assets

across different asset classes.

Here’s what it comes down to.

the stock market.

time are wrong. In fact, your emotions are usually

Create an investment schedule

There aren’t very many people that I know that can

time the market consistently. All of the worst

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semi-annually. The technical term for this strategy

investments. First thing’s first. Pay off your high

interest consumer debt before you start investing in

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OUT OF IT! Systematically buy on a schedule.

where it will be by the time you read this and it

consumer debt at the same time, this small point is

Submittted By Alfred Rich, Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors

of horrible market timers, TAKE EMOTION

market timers are those that were stirred up with

emotion and invested money when the market was

high, and sold their shares when the market was

low. Here’s the key to not being among the group

The emotions you feel when investing most of the a “reverse indicator” of what you should be doing

according to John F. Hindlelong (Dillon, Reed).

Prudent investing involves taking the emotions out

of the equation.

As always, you can always reach out to me if you have questions. *Diversification does not guarantee profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

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Remember, your best chance of accumulating a

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critical to begin planning and saving for retirement.

developing an investment plan that starts at an early

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age and involves regular investments. The value of

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In developing your plan, you and your financial • How much you will need to save to retire comfortably

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to retirement savings with pre-tax dollars can make

a substantial difference. Consider the following example:

If you make a pre-tax contribution of $5,000 for

25 years, earning an 8% annual return, you will

amass $394,772, which would be taxed fully upon

withdrawal. Assuming you’re in the 28 percent tax

bracket, if you paid taxes before you made your

– is illustrated in the following comparison:

Investor A begins saving $2,000 a year at age 20 and

saves for nine years before ceasing annual

contributions. By age 64, the total investment of

$18,000 has grown to $398,807. Investor B waits

for nine years before he begins investing, and then

invests $2,000 a year for 34 years. His total

investment is $68,000 – nearly four times as much

as Investor A – but, because he started later, his

investment totals only $343,633 at age 64.

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Written by E.J. Skarda

ain’t leavin’ till I’m famous, a phrase Marty Short likes to use, is actually the name of this trio’s popular new country and western album. Marty is the lead guitarist and one of the singers for the musical group called Neon Summer. The main vocalists are two very talented, young ladies: Angela Short, Marty’s wife, and Anna Ash, Marty’s sister. The Shorts are Cape Coral residents except when they return to Nashville to do their studio album recordings.

They sang in church choirs as youngsters until Marty picked up a guitar and learned to play. Over the years they perfected their talents to what they have now—a professional and very entertaining trio.

The trio plays mainly country and western, but Marty calls it “southern rock.” They play many of their original songs, having written five of the seven songs on their new album. Songs like “Lonely” and “What’s Not to Love” are filled with emotion. Their lyrics are well written and express the feelings of the performers singing them. Some of their songs were written in conjunction with friend and Nashville writer Billy Austin, the producer of Neon Summer’s newest album.

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they received a tanding ovation from the audience.

I sat and listened to them play during the holidays when they played at Fathom’s Restaurant in Cape Harbor. The group was so entertaining that people couldn’t resist getting up to dance.

When Angela sang the song “9-to-5,” I had to leave my dinner table to make sure it wasn’t Dolly Parton herself doing a guest appearance.

After all, some big celebrities show up during the holidays in the Cape Coral area. When she finished, the crowd at the outside bar hooted and hollered for more music. Anna then stepped up and waved at the audience doing the lead-in to the 1990 Brooks and Dunn recording of “Boot-Scootin’ Boogie.”

It was amazing the down-to-earth attitude that Neon Summer has with its audience. This group is a refreshing alternative who you must see. That is why CapeStyle Magazine is giving them a “thumbs up” for entertainment.

Check out their website: www.neonsummer.com and their Facebook page for dates, places and times. You can call Marty at (540) 244-9878 for local bookings.

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ooking for an authentic French coffee

shop in Cape Coral? The French Press, located in Cape Harbour

next to the tiki bar at the center circle, is

that and much more. Their passion is to

bring you the best organic coffee, as well as

give you “happiness in your hands” by serving

the tastiest, creamiest, homemade gelato, prepared fresh daily.

This cozy, friendly coffee shop serves breakfast and lunch, as well as tantalizing bites for tea time or any time. It’s their personal touch of

service that allows employees to get to know their repeat customers

on a first name basis. Dog owners may bring their pets inside, too. In

this relaxing atmosphere, visitors may rest or dine in large, comfy wing chairs.

The shop is open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Many customers

finish their bike ride or morning walk at the shop. Here they enjoy

their coffee, smoothie, or popular breakfast fare such as wheat tortilla

wraps, the smoked salmon special, or a cream cheese bagel. I sampled 32

some favorite breakfast and lunch dishes served—a delicious

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vegetarian, gluten free crepe and a tasty vegetarian

panini. Both were served with accompanying

shaved lettuce and cherry tomatoes over which a special dressing had been drizzled.

The French Press’ history began with friends

working together in the hospitality industry on

the small Caribbean island of Nevis. One couple,

Timothy and Meredith Hoffman, wanted to move back to the United

States for better schools. When this couple learned a restaurant

(formerly The Joint) and a coffee shop (formerly Run Agrounds) were

for sale together, they knew they would need another couple to help

run the businesses. This couple chose their work colleagues, who

were also friends in Nevis, Valeria and Benjamin Voisin, to join them

in the venture and become business partners.

At the French Press, Valeria is in charge of marketing, project

development, and advertising, while husband Ben is the talented chef

who prepares fancy food creations. He also develops unique menus

for special events at the shop. All menu selections are made to order;

thus, some can be adjusted to be gluten free, dairy free or vegetarian.

This superb establishment takes pride in

ordering fresh vegetables and fruits daily—

many of which are organic and locally

grown. Their focus is to create healthy

selections and to accommodate the dietary needs of most customers.

Equally important to this coffee shop is to

develop new food events. In January, they began offering a Sunday brunch (8 am-1 pm)

which features endless bubbles, or “champs”

(champagne mixed with lemon gelato) and

mimosas with this meal. In addition to

brunch favorites like eggs Benedict and

omelets, the buffet features a sumptuous meat roast as well.

Creativity abounds at the French Press

which features a “wink wall”—a red painted

erasable section that awaits comments,

sayings or drawings from its patrons. Music

combines with art here every Wednesday

night from 6:30 to 9:30 pm when Papa

Tommy (a musician) comes in to emcee performances by song writers, guitarists and keyboard players.

For those who want to “sit a spell” after

dining, there is free wi-fi service and a

terrace overlooking the marina. To learn

more about this unique dining gem, visit www.thefrenchpressfl.com.

For catering

requests or special party planning at The French Press, call manager Sue McCormick at (239) 542-0212.

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bestowed by the individual who is being influenced.

Thus, we can conclude that power is the capability of individuals to produce intended and foreseen

effects on others. History has taught us that like authority, power can be both used negatively, as

exploitation, or positively, as control in order to achieve a common or shared goal.

Followers have expectations of leaders. In order to be committed to the mission, vision and values of

the leader, a state of ‘trust’ must exist. Generally,

‘trust’ is a fragile condition for leadership. If

Authority and power are important actors that

Authority Versus Power

permeate

political,

social

and

economic

interactions. Authority, as defined by academics, is

the right or privilege to tell someone what to do.

We expect people in authority to provide moral,

ethical or legal direction because of the authority entrusted to them.

Authority can be simply

characterized as being descriptive of a relationship

between various individuals. Thus, we can suggest that authority is neutral and the positive or negative

perceptions individuals experience are related to the

unique

personalities

associated

within

the

relationship interactions. Followers of people with

authority identify these unique personalities by their

openness and delivery of a perceived state, where the leader either utilizes too little or too much control.

We define power as the ability to influence others

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through individual capacities or abilities. Power can

be embedded in social relations and social

structures where individuals shape the power

relationships. In other words, the ability for an

individual to have power over another must be

followers feel that a leader cannot be trusted, followers fade away. Some might suggest that as

Americans we have become more tolerant of the

misdeeds

of

our

leaders,

explaining

this

phenomenon as more humanizing, while others suggest that when the great societies failed, it was

because there was a lessening of moral, ethical or

legal standards.

In closing, if a person has the right, claim, or privilege to influence others’ actions, then, in a

perfect world, that person should also have the capability or capacity to influence others. In reality

when a leader has the authority to lead but does not

have the power bestowed on him/her, that leader

resorts to the use of rewards or coercive power in

an attempt to motivate others towards a goal.

When a leader has power, they do not need

authority because people are motivated and

influenced by the leader’s expert or referent power.

When leaders develop expert or referent power, they often rise to positions of authority. When

leaders lose the trust of their followers, leaders become powerless.

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Where the

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THE CAVESsm is a group of Luxury Garage Condominiums

located in SW Cape Coral, just 1 minute north of Cape Coral Pkwy.

These large, air conditioned garages are a comfortable home for you

RV, car and motorcycle collection. Each unit has a private bathroom,

is wired for internet and can be customized with lofts, car lifts, epoxy

floors or whatever helps make you and (your toys) comfortable.

Imagine having a large, air conditioned place where you can park your

RV, close to home, without code enforcement hounding you. Want to stage your coach for a trip? When it is just minutes from home, it is easy to prepare for a trip without losing time driving to some RV

parking facility on the other side of town. Each unit has a 50AMP

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Have a car collection? With a 19 foot ceilings, car lifts are no problem.

Dreaming of a real MAN CAVE to show off you toys and watch the

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owners and you don’t have to worry about a construction contractor

dropping nails and screws on the drive or unwanted visitors from the

business next door.

For more information contact Realtor Terry Van Eman @ 239-672-2146

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Very Primo Pasta Submitted by Cape Coral resident Cyd Notter

(This recipe is used in Dr. Barnard’s “Understanding Type 2 Diabetes” cooking class and is very simple to make. I like to top it with homemade Faux Parmesan! Makes 10 servings)

½ cup water or veggie broth 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, diced 1 carrot, sliced 1 celery stalk, sliced 2 cups sliced mushroom (about ½ pound) 1 15-oz. can kidney beans, drained 1 15-oz. can chopped tomatoes ½ tsp. paprika ½ tsp. black pepper (go easy) 1 TBS reduced sodium soy sauce 12 oz. rigatoni or similar pasta

In large pot, heat water or broth. Add onions on cook over high heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add bell pepper, carrot and celery. Cook 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, cover and cook about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, beans, paprika, black pepper and soy sauce. Cover and cook 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package; drain and rinse, then add to sauce.

(Per serving: 174 calories, 8.5 grams protein, 1 gram of total fat, 5.1 grams of fiber, 68 grams sodium. Source: Healthy Eating for Children

by Amy Lanou, PhD, recipe by Jennifer Raymond, MS, RD) Faux Parmesan ½ cup cashews, ½ cup nutritional yeast, 1 TBS Mrs. Dash. Combine in blender until powdery (but not pasty).

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February Events Every Saturday

Cape Coral Farmers Market -- Where: Club Square, SE 47th Terr and SE 10th Pl, call 239-549-6900 for more information, from 8 am – 1 pm

Every Tuesday

Surfside Farmers Market -- Where: Shops at Surfside, 2378 Surfside Blvd, call 239-549-6900 for more information, from 2-8 pm 1st

Sunset Celebration -- First Wednesday of every month through May, from 4 – 7 pm. Live music, food, arts & crafts and more! Where: Yacht Club Community Park, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, www.capeparks.com or call 239-574-0806.

2nd

Dancing with The Del Prados –Dance to classic 50’s & 60’s Rock n’ Roll on the spacious dance floor. $12 per person, 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Where: Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, www.capeparks.com or call 239-574-0806.

7th

Featured Artists Reception -- Vicki Glynn, Watercolor Paintings and Martha Grattan, Pottery will be on display through February. Reception 6-8 pm. Where: Harbour View Gallery, 5789 Cape Harbour Drive, 239-540-5789

11th

Bike Night -- Free concerts, food and beer along with the good vibes of your local bikers make for a great night in downtown Cape. 5 – 10 pm. Where: SE 47th Terr in South Cape Coral

13th

CapeStyle Networking -- FREE CapeStyle B2B Networking Event. Appetizers will be provided. RSVP to events@CapeStyleMag.com. Where: Fathom’s, 5785 Cape Harbour Dr from 5:30 – 7:30 pm

15th

Paradise Flea Market –Come to the Yacht Club Pavilion the third Wednesday of every month from 1 – 4 pm for a flea market. It’s free to shop, $25 for a table. Where: Yacht Club Community Park, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, www.capeparks.com or call 239-574-0806.

17th

Casino in the Cape – Casino night fundraiser to benefit the Cape Coral Caring Center, Cape Coral Animal Shelter and C.A.R.E.S. suicide prevention. Tickets are $50 or two for $80. Where: Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, www.casinointhecape.com

18th

Movie in The Park – Parks and Recreation is proud to bring you a FREE "Movie in the Park" on our giant inflatable screen. Sunset is approximately 6:30pm, but get there early for a good spot and our giveaway! www.capeparks.com Where: Jim Jeffers Park, 2817 SW 3rd Ln,

21st

Waterside Wines is hosting their monthly wine tasting -- Drink Up Europe -- Hop across the pond to celebrate and savor wines from the great continent of Europe. From 5:30 - 8 pm. Buy tickets in advance for $15 at www.watersidewineclub.com. Where: 5785 Cape Harbour Dr, (239) 540-1557

25th

South Cape Mardis Gras Trolley Event – Board the exclusive trolleys and travel to various locations, enjoying a specialty drink at each place. Advance tickets are only $10. Where: Check in begins at 6 in Big John Plaza and in Club Square, trolleys run 7 – 11 pm. www.southcapeentertainment.com Burrowing Owl Festival – Enjoy guided nature walks, see live wildlife, learn about FL burrowing owls and more.

Donation of $5 per adult supports local wildlife preservation and protection. Where: Rotary Park, call 239-549-4606 or www.CCfriendsofwildlife.org 26th

Taste of the Cape – Sample an international array of great food from more than 20 local restaurants, plus a wide variety of craft beers, margaritas and wine. Where: Four Freedoms Park, noon – 6 pm, www.TasteofCapeCoral.com or call 239549-6900

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