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Our Cover Artist Mark Herron

MR Herron is an author and commercial illustrator. For 35 years, he’s lent his skills to clients like McDonald’s, Wendy’s, several bestselling authors and Delta Airline's magazine Fantastic Flyer. His experience runs the gamut from decorating Happy Meal boxes to outsidethe-box children’s books. His political ‘toons’ are a feature of national radio talk show host Rusty Humphries, while his editorial illustrations enhance the words of Rush Limbaugh in his infamous Limbaugh Letter.

Herron’s quirky sense of humor evolved from his many Huck Finn-type adventures as a child growing up in Mississippi, to hitchhiking crosscountry. In 1977, he moved to St. Thomas, where he was employed as first mate for a local charter captain. The daily voyages provided the perfect opportunity to collect odd stories.

Eventually, Herron found himself in Hotlanta, where he took a job in an illustration sweatshop that catered to large national companies.

There he honed his skills, learning to emulate different artistic styles, as well as the harsh discipline of crunch deadlines and frequent allnighters. On the side, he designed packaging for worldwide companies like Brainy Baby and created the lovable OrganWise Guys characters that teach kids good eating habits and how to live healthy lifestyles.

MR (Mark Robert, if you were wondering) just moved to Cape Coral from Atlanta and has embraced our community. His art is featured on the cover of our magazine this month. He’s currently working with the new Cape Coral Animal Shelter with a cartoon series “FurBalls,” while simultaneously developing “The Snowbirds,” a somewhat surreal look at those like himself who have migrated to our sunny shores and are ‘Living the Dream’ in this Floridian paradise.

His art can be seen at Frame Gallery & Gifts on Del Prado Blvd and at Lorne's Gallery at Tarpon Point Marina.

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Inside

6 Feature

6 Critical Mass - Cycling the Cape

16 Iris De Hoyos - The Mom behind the Man

16 BEER

24 Departments

8 Meantime Brewing Company

FITNESS

12 Reverse Aging with Exercise

WINE

14 Opposites Attract - Sweet or Dry?

YOUR MONEY

23 Unexpected Threats to a Well-Planned Retirement - Part 1

WANDERING

24 Exploring Pine Island

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 26 Gulf Coast Fudge Factory

In every Issue 3 Our Cover Artist

10 Hometown Hero

22 Cape Kids with Style

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The men and women who participate in Critical Mass rides -- like the one here in south Cape Coral -- are nothing like that (though some CM riders also ride in competitive events.) A perfect personification of the gestalt of CM rides is ride leader Rob Seibert. At the event in these photos, Rob was wearing a helmet, but it was an equestrian helmet! And he was wearing special shoes--bowling shoes! His jersey was a T shirt, and his shorts were cutoffs, complete with a belt. None of those would be seen at an event like January's Tour de Cape ride.

Other CM riders may not wear bowling shoes, but they dress in

bicycling in the Cape comfortable garb, clothes they might wear anywhere on the Cape without looking out of place. Once the Friday evening ride gets rolling, another unique feature becomes apparent -- everyone has fun!

"The rides we offer," says Rob, "are all about bringing people of all

ages and skill levels together for a good old fashioned, nice and easy social ride. We emphasize positive cycling awareness and safe rolling.

All riders ride at their own risk, but we all look out for each other as we roll."

Looking out for each other is easier when the bike in front of you has multicolored blinking lights. Most bikes sport decorations that give the riders a look that's something akin to a traveling Christmas tree. Absent are the grim, intense looks of hard-core cyclists. People chat with each other, wave to anyone they see along the way, and pay no attention to who's in front and who's taking up the rear.

The Cape Coral CM ride typically goes about 10 miles, winding its 8-

to 10-mph way toward the Yacht Club, where riders take a break and enjoy the views of Gulf Harbour and the Caloosahatchee River. Then they saddle up and head back to the starting point.

If bicycling at night sounds dangerous, the Cape Coral Police Department makes sure that it's not. Several members of the department provide a police escort for the riders, making sure that passing motorists don't endanger the bikers, and that drivers don't get unduly impeded by the 2-wheel horde. "We really appreciate the assistance of the Cape Coral Police Department," says ride leader Rob. "This city has shown that it recognizes the importance of positive cycling awareness that our rolling-light parade of bikes represents."

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r ee B Last week I was shopping and came across an India Pale Ale 750ml bottle, I was in such a rush I didn’t read the label in its entirety. I saw India Pale Ale and ran with it. Well, much to my surprise, it was from London.

The name of the brewery is “Meantime” and, knowing nothing of this brewery, I had to research. This is the fun part, learning about new breweries. The brewery is nearly 20 years old, founded in 1999 by Alastair Hook and some friends in Greenwich (not Connecticut.) In 2000, they built the largest and most expensive start-up brewery that the UK has seen in 80 years.

In 2004, Meantime was the only British Brewery to win medals at the World Beer Cup. They won for their Munich Fest Beer and the original Union. More beer, more awards and BOOM! Alastair Hook was named 2008 Brewer of the Year by the British Guild of Beer Writers. Meantime has achieved other accolades and awards, as well. Check out www.MeantimeBrewing.com to learn more about this Olympic sized brewery.

Now it’s time for the beer. The bottle is pretty attractive with its long, skinny neck, very different from other bottles. Dig the cork top. POP! Nice aroma, inviting amber copper color and terrific lacing. First sip… WHAO, this is not what I expected. It was bitter with a smoke or toasted malt flavor, and tean mellows out with a slight fruit and caramel flavor, and finishes dry with a slight taste of the alcohol. Did I mention the ABV was 7.5%.

This was a nice change from the usual IPA’s and very enjoyable. Was it an Olympic moment? You’ll have to judge that for yourself. I recommend giving Meantime India Pale Ale a try.

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H er o

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Pat Thomas Pat Thomas grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, where he was with the

Douglas County Sheriff’s office for 27 years. He proudly served from

1989 until 2016. He then retired here to Cape Coral, along with his

wife Suzi. He and Suzi have 2 daughters, Chelsea, 25, and Kelsey, 28.

Pat first went to school to be a history teacher, then social work, but

for his work with the Douglas County Honor Guard. He received

several accommodations, including one for locating a serial rapist.

Pat inherited his passion for law enforcement. His mother was in the

FBI, where she was an evidence technician and worked several high-

decided those careers were not for him. He finally earned a degree

profile cases, including the Oklahoma City bombing case and the Bill

hours a week at the jail to pay for his own schooling.

of Sarpy County, a suburb of Omaha. He was re-elected 8 times! Pat

in Criminal Justice with a minor in psychology, all while working 60

During his tenure with the sheriff’s office, Pat shared how he solved a cold case murder that took place the year he was born. Pat had

been promoted to Sergeant and oversaw the Criminal Investigation

Division of the Sheriff’s Office. He was asked to look over the cold cases and cases considered questionable.

Pat also oversaw the Nautical Services Unit, doing search and rescue,

Clinton / Monica Lewinsky scandal. His dad was the elected Sheriff

also has an uncle who has a police detective in Nebraska, and another uncle who was shot and killed in the line of duty in Kansas.

After 30+ years in law enforcement, Pat retired last year. He could

not wait to move to Florida and begin the next phase of his life. He

and his wife just bought a boat and are enjoying fishing and exploring. Pat is a member of the Cape Coral Power Squadron.

along with recovery. He was a member and supervisor of the Rapid

In his retirement, Pat and Suzi decided to open a coffee franchise,

an accident investigator and worked in fugitive warrants.

with the Cape Coral Animal Shelter, working toward building a no-

Deployment Unit (the guys in the turtle uniforms at riots.) He was

Even

worked a few escaped prisoner cases. He also played the bag pipes

and was instrumental in starting the Douglas County Sheriff’s Pipe &

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While serving, Pat earned many awards, including the Medal of Merit

Drum Band. And he was in charge of the honor guard for many years.

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Scooter’s Coffee at 1014 Del Prado Blvd S. They have become active kill animal shelter right here in the city they have grown to love.

Pat, thank you for your service to the community!

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R ev e r s e Aging with E xe rc i s e

We are told there are many things we can do to prevent and

even reverse the effects of aging, but most end up being

from bones that easily break to osteoporosis. So how can

has been scientifically and medically proven to stop and even

brings us to Wolff's Law.

snake oil and just take our money. There is one remedy that reverse a few aging affects and that is exercise. One of those

affects that can be reversed is bone density. As we age, our

body makes many changes, some for the good some for the bad.

When we are young, pre 30's, our bones break down and

regenerate at a normal rate. This is a process our bodies do

to make our bones stronger, especially as we are in our

growing years. As we age, the regeneration process slows

down, but the breaking down process continues at almost it's

normal rate. Our bone density changes and our bones get weaker. Picture the internal part of your bone as a mesh with

small holes. When the bones aren't regenerating, the holes

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weak. This, as you can imagine, causes all types of problems,

in the mesh get bigger and thus our bones get brittle and

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exercise prevent, repair or even reverse this affect? This

Wolff's Law states that bone in a healthy person or animal

will adapt to the loads under which it is placed. If loading on

a particular bone increases, the bone will remodel itself over

time to become stronger to resist that sort of loading.

So how do we do this "loading" that is mentioned? By bringing weight bearing exercise into your life. Weightbearing exercise (such as walking, jogging, stair climbing,

dancing or lifting weights) triggers and strengthens bone formation and helps prevent, and can in some instances

reverse, osteoporosis or bone loss often seen in persons over

50 and women after menopause. Combine a diet rich in

calcium and vitamin D with regular weight-bearing exercise

for maximum results.

It's simple to see how this one benefit of exercise can be life changing.

What exercises can you do to improve the health of your bones?

…and so on

Tai Chi Yoga Brisk walking Golf Dancing Hiking Racquet sports Strength training

Any type of movement that will apply a load to your bones

will work. However, take a few exercise precautions if you already have bone thinning or loss:

Because your risk of fracture is higher than normal, be cautious about trying any exercise with the potential for

serious falls, like downhill skiing, ice skating or inline skating.

If you have bone thinning in your spine, you may want to

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forgo any deep backbends in yoga.

One final tip: Be patient. The bone-building phase in young

adults, at its speediest, takes three to four months, and it may take a lot longer if you are older or have osteoporosis.

So, you won't be seeing big changes on any bone density tests after your first week of working out! Bones change

slowly, but they do change.

Please, check with your doctor before starting any new

exercise program, especially if you're taking medications that slow your coordination or throw off your balance.

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Opposites Attract Article by MaryJane Baker Vu, CSW

Every kindergartner enthusiastically learns the contrarian counterpart of a sweet piece of candy is a sour, lip puckering lemon, and a handful

of dry, unbuttered popcorn can be relieved with a refreshing glass of

water. Those lessons tend to stick with us throughout life – sweet is the opposite of sour and dry is the opposite of wet.

But the wine world frequently has a way of challenging seemingly

simple, incontrovertible facts such as this. To those self-professed

oenophiles, sweet and dry are polar opposites. Now, despite the head

scratching nature of that outlook, there is actually a good reason sweet wines and dry wines are reasonably juxtaposed.

Generally speaking, wine production starts with harvesting, crushing

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sediments are removed. Finally, the wine is aged and bottled for sale.

It is during the fermentation segment of this process that a wine’s

sweetness level is determined. The winemaker controls the amount

of sweetness to create the desired style of wine.

Fermentation begins when yeast is added to the freshly-pressed,

sugar-filled grape juice. This initiates a chemical reaction whereby

the yeast cells consume the sugar particles to produce alcohol and

the byproduct, carbon dioxide. The yeast will continue to consume

the sugar until the wine is dry, meaning there is no longer any sugar

left for the yeast to consume. So, prior to fermentation, the juice is

very sweet with no alcohol content. After fermentation, the juice is

dry (not sweet) with a specified alcohol content.

The reason not all wines end up dry is that the winemaker halts the fermentation process at some point before the yeast can convert all the sugar. This leaves some level of sugar and, therefore, sweetness

in the wine. Knowing precisely when to stop fermentation is the

calculated task left up to the expertise of the winemaker.

The most common and effective way to stop the conversion is by

adding sulfur to the wine. Sulfur does not affect the wine’s taste and

it kills the yeast cells so fermentation cannot accidentally reinitiate

later on in the bottle. Another way fermentation ends is when the

wine reaches a certain alcohol content. Beyond approximately 14%

alcohol, the yeast cannot survive and fermentation stops, leaving residual sugar in the wine. So regardless of your taste preference,

controlling fermentation allows for many styles of wine that are sure to please a wide range of palates.

And at the end of the day, if the prospect of a sour wine does not

sound very appealing, you can be glad that for wine, the opposite of sweet isn’t sour, it’s dry.

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Life Lessons

breaking the cycle of poverty. She is also the mother of Tre

he learn about paying the bills, but he learned about the cost of food

energy as she talks about raising two boys single handedly while

Boston, that’s Tre Boston who plays in the NFL for the LA Chargers,

formerly with the Carolina Panthers.

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Growing up, Iris lacked any positive role models. “I knew I had to be

From his mother’s example, Tre learned responsibility. Not only did

and taking care of things. He would see his mother noticing little

things, explaining to him the importance of taking care of the little

things before they became a bigger problem. These lessons have stuck with Tre to this day.

the change. I broke the mold, but I always told them, ‘I want you to

be better. Build a legacy. Go do great things.’”

She never hid the fact from her boys that they were poor. “It was

kind of evident, from where we lived (in Fort Myers.)” Iris clarified,

“I’ve always been honest with my boys.” She also made it clear to

them, if they wanted an education, they were going to have to earn it. “I wasn’t being mean. The world is cruel, and when you give things

to people, they don’t appreciate it as much. It’s different when you

earn it and I wanted them to understand the difference. If you have

money to eat out for lunch, buy cigarettes, alcohol, or to go out with your friends, then you've got money to take care of your kids.” Iris

did just that, and with every passing year their circumstances

improved for the better.

It was often a struggle to stay afloat, but Iris did it all on her own,

never using government assistance. Not only did she have a full-time

job and two part-time jobs, she was going to college to boot. “The

Not only did Iris teach Tre about the small things, but she also taught

him about choices and consequences. “I told him that if somebody

has drugs in the car, and you're in the car, that's constructive

choices I made in my life are based on my sons, because they didn't

possession. You can still be arrested if the other person doesn’t speak

hands or anybody else's.” She recalls times when Tre was little and

wants to recruit anyone who has a criminal record. It just takes one

ask to be put on this earth, so they shouldn't have to suffer, by my he would go to college classes with her, quietly sitting in the desk

up. If arrested, that goes on your record. No college football team

person to ruin it for you.” Fortunately for Iris, Tre picks his friends

behind her.

well. He has the same friends today that he’s had since childhood.

Because she didn’t want to take money away from the boys, she had

One of the greatest lessons Tre learned from his mom was to get his

to learn to do it all; from electrical work to plumbing, you name it.

She recalls not having a water heater for several months and boiling

water so they could bathe. “It’s not that I didn’t have money for the

water heater, it was the cost of the labor that was too much. I wasn’t

education. She remembers constantly telling him, “You have to get

your degree. It’s the only thing in your life that you can earn that no

one can take away. It’s yours.” The NFL to Iris is a perk, a bonus. What

was most important was watching Tre graduate early so that he could

about to pay someone to do what I could learn to do. My boys didn't

enter the NFL Draft. “I remember when Tre called me because he

they always had what they needed.”

been happy. I was, and I am, but he had to keep his promise to get

have what they wanted, but without a doubt, by the Grace of God,

wanted to enter the draft. I’m sure many moms and dads would have

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night and he’d be studying late. It made me proud.” Tre kept his word and graduated from the University of North Carolina.

Eye on the Prize

When Tre started playing football at 6 years old, Iris knew she would have to rearrange her schedule so she would always be there for her

boys. During practice, she would help her younger son with homework or, if she was lucky, she would take a nap in the car. Iris’s

family helped by watching the boys overnight, during the hours that

she worked one job, but she made sure not to miss a moment of

daylight hours with them.

going to have the last laugh. I'll see you come signing day. Even

better, I'll see you in the draft.” She recalls how some coaches laughed at what she said.

Mimicking Mom

Iris made sure Tre was ready for football by taking him to Terry Park.

It was there they would run around the perimeter to build endurance.

Iris took him to Centennial Park to run sprints, “He’d go, then I'd go,

then he'd go. I would do it with him. He became so fast. That's all

we did, run, run, run, run, run.”

One time, Iris noticed Tre was losing time throwing the football

because he was double pumping the ball and she couldn't figure out

why he was doing that. Then she realized, he was mimicking her

when she was practicing with him. “I had to retrain him. I was like ‘Wow!’ he's doing it because of me and I didn't even know that. We

as parents should watch what we do, what we say and do, because

our kids are always paying attention.”

Not A House, But A Home

After a scare in Fort Myers, Iris decided to move her family to Cape

Coral. The bank didn’t make it easy for her, but, in typical Iris fashion,

she didn’t give up. Iris had a mortgage on her Fort Myers house and

had to prove she could afford two mortgages, and she did.

Cape Coral became a haven for her and the boys. Covering her face

It was evident to Iris that Tre and Ethan had talent and were destined

for great things. In Pop Warner Football, she noticed the way Tre

prowled with his eye always on the prize. When he was six years old,

Iris told him that he was going to be in the NFL. She taught him and his little brother to never accept less of themselves. “In his mind,

there was never a can’t, it was always ‘I can. I will. I'm going to be.’

It was a self-professed prophecy. I spoke it into existence.”

But Tre was going to have to earn it because many of his coaches

didn’t give him a lot of playing time during his early stages in Pop

Warner. Iris believes this was because he didn't have a dad or any

uncles on the field. "Let my son play. I paid the same money as other parents," Iris implored, but it fell on deaf ears.

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as she was tearing up, Iris explained, “During the ten years we lived

in Fort Myers, we never made that house a home.”

Golden Ticket

Iris is the first one to admit she doesn’t know that much about football and only knows what Tre does. “I’m a Tre Boston fan, not a

team fan.” Nevertheless, she still got caught up in the excitement

moved sooner had the pay been better, but I chose a profession where I helped others. I have no regrets.”

During Christmas time, Iris went broke buying gifts for children and

when Tre’s team went to the Super Bowl two years ago, when he was

donating to Toys for Tots, the ACT Shelter and Olive Garden’s toy

Broncos in Super Bowl 50. Unfortunately, the Panthers lost 24-10,

membership was due. But she would do it all again because she

with the Carolina Panthers and they played against the Denver but in Iris’ eyes, Tre was certainly a winner.

drive. She got carried away, forgoing the fact that her gym remembers times when she struggled and was only able to buy small gifts, socks and little chalk boards so her boys could have a

“We had a golden ticket, like Willy Wonka,” she says with a huge

Christmas.

But even so, it wasn’t so much about the Super Bowl, but about Tre

Character

smile. “My youngest son Ethan and I were there. It was amazing.”

in Iris’s mind. “It's so amazing to see my baby reach his dream."

Iris believes in not being the person she was raised to be. “We have

a choice. We can continue being who people tell us we are, or choose to be the best that we can be. Not only for ourselves but for others.”

Iris elaborates, “There are so many things that a parent can teach a

child to protect them. It’s imperative to take the time to teach them

how to treat others. I believe in the virtues of life. Others may not,

but I’ve never been a follower. I lead by example and I choose to lead

my sons in the right direction. It’s a choice. I’ve been wronged so

many times in my life, but I don’t look at the problem. I look for the

solution. It’s all about perspective.”

Helping out

Giving back seems to come naturally to Iris, and Tre, as they have

been doing so since he was little. They hope to start a foundation in

his name with the focus of educating kids and parents in the community on the importance of education, life skills and being

coachable. In the meantime, Iris supports many non-profit

Family

partnering with local law enforcement on educational safety

at night. She spends as much time as possible with them. “They’re

organizations throughout Lee County. Additionally, she enjoys

Iris says she texts both boys first thing in the morning and last thing

initiatives in the community. Iris worked in the criminal justice and

my love, my life, my world. They are my heroes.”

where people help others are the most underappreciated and

Her youngest son Ethan, always requests not to be mentioned in

mental health sector for over 20 years combined. “It’s sad that jobs

underpaid positions. I have the upmost respect for teachers, law

enforcement and non-profits for this reason. I know that I could have

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do amazing things and empower so many people. How can I not mention him when he makes me so proud?” Iris respects his wishes,

yet makes sure to let the world know that she has two amazing sons.

Iris flies to wherever Tre is playing football. She tries to be at every

other game. There was even a shout out on Instagram from Tre

which read: “No matter what, my mom goes where I go.” Off season,

he comes home and they spend their time together at the shooting

range, playing putt-putt golf, batting cages or watching movies. Tre is also teaching his mom to play golf.

Tre wanted to buy a house for his mother, too, but Iris bought her

third house before he got his bonus money, so he wouldn't be able

to. “His job is not to take care of me. It's my job to take care of him.”

Iris explained, “I don’t need to ask for anything, nor do I need

anything. Tre surprises me all the time. He calls them blessings. He

ensures that his little brother has the tools necessary to become successful and that’s what matters. I think of it as a lateral legacy.

Tre is unselfish, he doesn’t wait for something to happen to make a

difference.” Tre makes it a priority to invest in his brother’s future.

Last year, Iris proudly described how she walked Tre down the aisle

when he married his college sweetheart, Cierra, who Iris describes as

having the four B's: beauty, body, brains and blessings. “He married

the right one. They go to church. They talk a lot. They communicate

well. The focus is right.”

Future

For the future, Iris hopes to get a house with a boat dock on a canal,

with a pool. But one thing is certain; she will be buying it with her

own hard-earned money. “I have pride, it’s my only fault, that’s not

so bad, is it?”

Because Iris has been so busy teaching her children to spread their

wings, it’s hard for her to think of her own future. “It's crazy, because

I raised my boys to dream big, and to go on and fulfill them. Not to

have a plan B, to stay focused on plan A, so they had no distractions.

Nobody taught me what to do once my boys left; my priority, to this

day, is my kids.” Iris made it clear “They are my reason, my purpose,

they are my plan A. For that reason, I will be making changes to

ensure that I have the flexibility I need to travel and see both my sons.”

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Bailey Siner is 16 years old and will be a senior at Cape Coral High School. She got her first job at 15 working for Adirondack Chocolatiers on Santa Barbara Blvd, and now works at the Point 57 restaurant on Del Prado Blvd as a hostess/food runner.

Bailey is wonderful for so many reasons. When she was just seven years old, she volunteered for Relay for Life Cape Coral and continued to volunteer her time for eight years, helping to do everything from pick up the trash to helping maintain order with the kid’s games.

This may not seem like a big deal, but she didn’t sleep all night and went around picking up trash bags bigger than she was, then throwing them into a huge dumpster. She would get compliments from people on the Relay committee that she did more work than the adults!

Bailey started gymnastics when she was four. Within just a few months, she was asked to do competitive gymnastics, starting at level 3 and moving up a level each year until she got to level 6. At that point, she decided that she would like to try cheer.

In fifth grade, she won the award at Gulf Elementary for ‘most athletic girl’ and the ‘Integrity Award’ for always doing the right thing, even when no one is looking. In her junior year of high school, she was selected to be on the homecoming court.

Bailey recently graduated from the Cape Coral Jr Leadership Program, where she won an award for coming up with the best idea to bring awareness for people to lock their car doors. Her idea: to create a public service announcement (PSA) showing someone getting out of their car, but not locking their door; then a stranger getting into the back seat, and when the owner came back to the car, the stranger jumping up and scaring the owner. Great idea, Bailey!

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Bailey has more common sense at 16 than most adults, and she has the integrity of a Supreme Court Justice. She does not like when people make excuses and she holds herself to a very high standard. What makes Bailey special and so well liked is that she is a born leader. She does not just do what everyone else is doing. She is the one that people call when they drink too much at a party and she always makes sure they get home safe.

Bailey’s best friend is her brother Preston. They protect each other fiercely and would never let anything come between them.

Bailey has wanted to be a lawyer for as long as she can remember, and that is the perfect career for her because she is quite the negotiator. Next year, as a senior in high school, Bailey would like to do duel enrollment at FSW where she would like to start her college career.

Congrats Bailey on being such a great Cape Kid with Style!

We know you will do great things!

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By Rebecca A. Ross

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Unexpected Threats to a Well-Planned Retirement How to Stay On-Track When Unforeseen Challenges Arise

Part 1

It’s a scary feeling. You've planned carefully, saved appropriately, invested thoughtfully and are on track to retire.

Then you are met with a significant and unexpected financial challenge. How do you stay on track?

Many families rely on the crucial years before retirement – a

time when peak earnings can be socked away to fund retirement and eliminate any remaining debt. What happens

when a major life event or financial hardship interrupts your

plans?

Following are five unexpected events that can all be made

easier by having the framework of a financial plan in place.

We’ll look at the potential impact of each, and offer steps to minimize the damage and get back on track to meet your

retirement goals.

Facing a job disruption in your 50s or early 60s when you’re

only a few years away from retirement means more than just

lost income. It can mean reduced retirement savings, earlier-

than-expected withdrawals and hampered progress toward

paying down debt. To minimize the disruption, and prevent

having to tap savings or take on more debt, it is important

to have several months of living expenses set aside in a

savings account. If you’re married and your spouse works, you

may decide jointly that it makes sense for them to work a bit

longer to help replace the lost income.

If you do plan to return to work after a job loss or taking a

leave to deal with medical issues, be realistic about those prospects and keep a flexible mindset. You may need to be

open to accepting a position that isn’t at the same level as

your previous role and may not pay as well, which ultimately

Threat No. 1: Job Loss

may mean working later in life than you had initially planned.

companies to be acquired, downsize or go bankrupt, all of

to consider reducing expenses such as downsizing to a

In an era of globalization and change, it is not uncommon for

which can lead to jobs being eliminated without much notice.

Even well-paid senior employees can find themselves out of

Those who are unable to secure another position may need

smaller home or moving to a less expensive area. In any event, you will want to do the financial planning upfront to

a job when they are least expecting to start over

ensure you have options if the process takes longer than

Others may find themselves having to opt out of the working

Watch for Threat #2 next month…..

professionally.

world by choice earlier than expected due a serious illness or

injury that makes maintaining a regular work schedule difficult.

expected or doesn’t go as you had hoped.

©2017 Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated. Member NYSE & SIPC. Robert W. Baird 3/2017

Article provided by Rebecca Ross, Vice President and Financial Advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co., member SIPC. She has 32 years of financial services industry experience, and can be reached at 239-541-9090 or rross@rwbaird.com.

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Pine Island One of my favorite things about living in SW Florida is the proximity to

beautiful islands. Pine Island, a barrier island on the west coast of Florida,

Sound provide the opportunity to rent a kayak and paddle their shallow, calm

place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life.

Blueway, navigate your way through a maze of mangrove tunnels, and

known for its quirky laid back attitude, colorful art, and fishing is the perfect The bridge onto the island is lined with anglers vying for fresh seafood. You

can sense the slower pace as you begin to live on "Island time". The first

waters. The natural beauty is evident as you explore the Great Calusa

witness dolphins and manatee. I am always intrigued by the ospreys perched high above the mangroves and the blue crab traps.

community over the bridge is Matlacha. It is known for brightly colored art

Gulf Coast Kayak offers half day and full day rentals, fishing guides and

LoveGrove Gallery.

of adventure and explore all the water has to offer.

galleries and seafood restaurants. One of these galleries is the Leoma It is an eclectic gallery filled with paintings, unique gifts and jewelry created

instructors as well as guided kayak eco tours. Pack a cooler, bring your sense

As you continue driving along Pine Island road, you come across a four way

by the local artist Leoma Lovegrove. You can purchase postcards made from

stop which is considered Pine Island Center. Pine Island Center is the

of Palm trees. It's hard to miss the flamingo pink roof and polka dot walls.

right and head north until you arrive at Pineland. Here you will find the

a coconut to send to friends and family enduring a cold winter and dreaming

location of the Island's main grocery store, school, library and park. Turn

I wandered the main street filled with galleries, coffee shops and fish markets.

Randall Research Center. The center is located near several shell mounds

aroma of tropical flowers reminds you that you are in paradise.

Calusa Heritage Trail runs through the research center. The trail is open for

You can't help but admire the pottery and jewelry made by local artists. The

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One great way to enjoy Matlacha is by water. Matlacha Pass and Pine Island

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which are remains of the Calusa Indian village dating back to the 1500s. The

self-guided tours every day and guided tours during peak season (January-April) Wednesdays,

Fridays and Saturdays at 10 AM and 1PM for a donation. The tours are a great way to discover

the history and culture of the Calusa Indians.

Also located in Pineland is the Tarpon Lodge Restaurant and Inn. It is the perfect place to experience "Old Florida" charm as you dine on the patio with breathtaking water views or spend

the night in the cozy 1926 lodge.

If you really want to get away from it all, Cabbage Key, Tarpon Lodge's sister island is the perfect

escape. Accessible only by boat, it offers seven rental cottages, a six room inn, and a restaurant

and bar. The famous Dollar Bill Bar is plastered with thousands of dollar bills and it has been

said that Jimmy Buffet was inspired to write his famous song "Cheeseburger in Paradise" here.

Island Girl Charters, located at Pineland Marina, provides charters from the mainland to Cabbage

Key as well as other Islands including North Captiva Island, Boca Grande and Useppa Island.

Tickets are $45.00. Experiencing these Islands by boat gives a unique perspective to island life.

Pine Island is full of charm and creative energy. It is the perfect place to relax, unwind and soak

up the sun. The art, wildlife, and history make this an island worth exploring.

Stephanie Karasek is originally from Minnesota but has called Cape Coral home for over 20 years. She is a single mom with 3 children Austin, Parker and Grace. Her favorite past time is travel and she spends as much time as possible exploring Florida's beaches, parks and coastal towns. Check out more of her adventures at: www.thewaytowander.com

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Joey and Micaela met in high school where they both attended North Fort

Myers. After graduating from North, both Joey and Micaela left home to get

their college degrees from the University of Central Florida and Stetson

University respectively. They returned to Cape Coral knowing it was where

they both wanted to live and start a family. They now have 2 kids, Anistyn and Reed.

The high school sweethearts were destined to own a sweet shop. Gulf Coast

Fudge Co. is a family owned and operated business with a 40-year foundation

of old-fashion fudge making experience. Second generation owners, Joey and

Micaela grew up in the fudge and ice cream shop. As soon as he was tall

enough to reach the marble table, Joey learned how to handcraft old-fashion

fudge with his mother at the fudge shop she operated inside the Shell Factory

in N. Fort Myers. Years later, Joey’s then high school girlfriend, Micaela started working in his family fudge and ice cream shop.

Soon after college, the fudge paddle was passed down to the now husband and wife duo to continue the tradition of handcrafting fudge on the beautiful

Gulf Coast of Florida at the original location inside the Shell Factory.

During this time, the Heuglin’s grew to master the business and art of fudge making. “The fudge has been perfected by keeping the recipe and techniques

true to the way fudge was meant to be made. I’ve been able to expand

creatively, with new flavors like our signature Caramel Seashell flavor, and

adding to our menu with treats like chocolate covered bacon,” Joey explained.

The business has grown to include more handcrafted treats, bulk candy and

salt water taffy, as well as a second location.

As life-long residents of Cape Coral, coupled with their customers’ increasing

desire for a Cape Coral location, a second shop was opened at Tarpon Point

Marina Village Shops in October 2016. “Tarpon Point is a hidden gem in Cape

Joey & Micaela Heuglin,

owners of

Gulf Coast Fudge Co.

Coral,” according to Micaela. “There isn’t a more beautiful spot in Lee County

to bring your family to enjoy an ice cream cone than at Tarpon Point.”

Customers can also find Gulf Coast Fudge Co. treats at the Southwest Florida

International Airport gift shops. Driven by customer demand, the Heuglin’s

envision more locations of Gulf Coast Fudge Co. The future of Gulf Coast

Fudge Co. is further being cultivated by preparing the Heuglin’s two young children to carry on the time-honored tradition as soon as they too can reach

the marble table and learn the old-fashion way of making fudge.

Gulf Coast Fudge Co. fudge is handmade the old-fashion way from small

batches of the finest ingredients. Gulf Coast Fudge Co. fudge is slow-cooked

in a copper kettle using an original recipe that dates back to the 1800s. It is

hand-poured and cooled on a marble slab table before being whipped into a

loaf and individually sliced right before the eyes of locals and tourists alike at

the Shell Factory & Nature Park location. In addition to the over 40 flavors

of fudge sold, they also specialize in handcrafted fudge bonbons, chocolate

dipped treats as well as hand-rolled soft pretzels, fresh-squeezed lemonade

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and Big Olaf Amish ice cream.

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C o In m A mu ct n io it n y Dr. Trevor Elmquist named a Top Doctor in Ophthalmology for fifth consecutive year

Dr. Trevor Elmquist of Elmquist Eye Group has been distinguished as one of America’s Top Doctors in ophthalmology for an impressive fifth year in a row by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. The nation’s esteemed ‘Top Doctors’ directory, as nominated by other physicians, acknowledges the top one percent of physicians within their field, after an extensive review by Castle Connolly’s doctor-led research team.

Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Elmquist specializes in general ophthalmology and cataract surgery. His services include comprehensive eye exams, as well as diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, dry eyes, glaucoma, presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia and other eye conditions.

Damsel in Defense Stephanie Karasek

Energy Harness Corporation 71 Mid Cape Terrace

Welcome New Cape Coral Businesses!

Keeping It IN The Cape!

Cape Coral Family Chiropractic Dr. Jack Ludwig 210 Del Prado Blvd. S, Suite 3

4 Sestras Bistro To Go January Nutial 1615 SE 47th Terrace , STE B

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4th Annual Sandoval Memorial Day

5K Run/Walk

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Every Saturday

Cape Coral Farmers Market

Where: Cape Harbour, from 8 am – 1 pm.

Call 239-549-6900 for more information

Every Tuesday

Surfside Farmers Market

Where: Shops at Surfside, 2378 Surfside Blvd, from 2-8 pm

Call 239-549-6900 for more information,

July

Things to do

July 14th

Cape Coral Paint pARTy ART

Join the talented artists from Vino's Picasso at Rotary Park! $36 per person includes everything needed to create the featured image from scratch...and no special art background is required!

Register at 239.549.4606

WHERE: Rotary Park, 5505 Rose Garden Rd

Christmas in July

Bring your best ugly Christmas sweater or a favorite Santa hat. After you're done getting pictures taken, have your pups jump in the pool and socialize!

July 4th

Where: Base of the Cape Coral Bridge starting at 7 am

Red, White & Boom

Over 40,000 people come to the heart of Cape Coral and see Southwest Florida's best fireworks display. No pets, no fireworks, and no outside alcohol will be allowed.

Where: Base of the Cape Coral Bridge 4:30- 9:30

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Cape Coral Civic Association Primary Candidate Forum 2017 This year's election will include candidates for Mayor, District 1, District 4, District 5, and District 6. The moderator for the event is Cape Coral resident Gloria Tate, who previously served on City Council and is a longtime member of the Cape Coral Civic Association. This is a non-partisan, unbiased forum open to all candidates.

This event is free and open to the public.

Where: Cape Coral Kiwanis Hall 360 Santa Barbara Blvd,

Where: PetCoral, 924 Del Prado Blvd S,

Freedom 5k & Gunterberg Charitable Foundation Kid’s Fun Run Annual 5k and kid’s fun run for the community. In honor of our military past and present.

July 18th

July 27th July 15th

Summer Bash & Fundraiser for Eva's Closet

Bring along new school supplies, backpacks, & school uniform clothing to aid Eva's Closet in supporting kids in need in SWFL for Back to School time.

Where: Big Blue Brewing, 4721 SE 10th Pl

CapeStyle Networking

NOTE: NEW DAY FOR THE SUMMER! FREE CapeStyle B2B Networking Event.

Appetizers will be provided.

Bring lots of business cards and join us.

RSVP to events@CapeStyleMag.com.

Where: Fathom’s, 5785 Cape Harbour Dr from 5:30 – 7:30 pm

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