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6 WITTICISMS

7 QUICK READS

JULY 2018

Tony Reviews ten books

8 FROM THE BREWER Scottish & Scotch Ales

9 THE BOSTON BEAH GUY

Joe reviews “6 Foot Down” - Bury Me Brewing

10 FOODIE

Impossible burger is a winner

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11 HOMETOWN HERO Caira Everly

12 WINE

Don’t Cry For Me Argentina

13 FRESHMAN ADVICE

High School Senior Marina Devito gives advice for freshman

14 CAPE COMEDY Funny Stuff

15 CAPE KID WITH STYLE Kara Perchall

16 CAPE PETS Skylar

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17 MONEY

Planning tax payments to avoid penalties

18 FEATURE

Sheena Reagan

24 MOVIE REVIEW The Dreamers

26 THE IMFORMED CITIZEN

In the first of a series, State Representative Dane Eagle discusses the 13 Constitutional Ammendments coming up in the next election.

27 COMMUNITY IN ACTION Things around the Cape

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31 CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 2018

Things to do around town

From the Publishers

The 4th of July. The birth of our nation. Parades, barbeques, fireworks, friends and family. What does the 4th of July mean to you? Hailing from Philadelphia, this has always been a major holiday for us. And who doesn't love celebrating every holiday?

But, let's not forget the true meaning of the day.

Here are just a few of the fun events coming up this month:

On the 4th, Cape Coral has plenty to offer. Starting at 7 am with the Freedom 5K Run/Walk, followed by the 1 mile Kids Fun Run, all at the base of the Cape Coral bridge. Then head to the SWFL Military Museum for their pizza party starting at 12 noon. Vote on your favorite pizza in Cape Coral. Then head back to the bridge for the annual Red, White & BOOM. Food, music, games and fun starting at 5 pm, followed by fireworks on the river after the last concert. If you are new to Cape Coral, you need to experience how the Cape celebrates the 4th every year!

On the 20th, join the Comedy Vault at Personal Touch Catering as we welcome July CapeStyle featured comedienne Sheena Reagan! See for yourself just how funny Florida's Funniest Female really is.

Then on the 24th, come out to the SWFL Military Museum at 6 pm for a Quarter Auction to benefit Wolfhounds Legacy. If you have never been to a quarter auction, you have no idea the fun you are missing! Great chances to win great items, each for just 1, 2 or 3 quarters. Support Wolfhounds as they save two lives a time!

There are so many events happening around the Cape every weekend. Sometimes it's hard to keep track of them. Check out our website and Facebook pages each Thursday for the 5 Things To Do This Weekend in Cape Coral. It's the best way to plan your calendar and stay busy! We showcase some of the best free or low cost events happening in our community each week.

While we focus on the lifestyle here in Cape Coral, we also try to keep you informed of what's going on in your city. Voting is a constitutional right that we enjoy. All elections are important, however this year's election in Florida is very important.

We will be on 13 ammendments to the Florida Constitution. Please educate yourself on these issues before walking in to the voting booth in November. To help, Cape Coral's own Florida State Representative & Majority Whip Dane Eagle will be helping us understand exactly what these amendments are and what they mean. Over the next few months, leading up to November 6th, follow along for a snapshot on the most important ammendments.

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QUICK READS

By Tony Henkels

End Alzheimer's - Dale E. Bredesen. A challenging read with a lot of medical terms equal to a college level textbook. His ReCode program requires an exquisite diet with a lot of supplements, plus an exercise & sleep program. He claims to have reversed over 500 cases of advanced Alzheimer's.♥♥ Political Risk - Condoleeza Rice & Amy B. Zegart. Two Stanford college professors wrote this book based on the courses that teach MBA students about how businesses & organizations can anticipate global security. Examples are Fed-EX, B.P., Johnson & Johnson, Sony, NASA, aircraft carriers, earthquakes, terrorist, etc. ♥♥♥ Our 50 State Border Crisis - Howard G. Buffett. (Warren's son) A very serious book about our immigration problems. His foundations have used over 3 BILLION $ to help poverty victims & help governments & law enforcement improvements in 150 countries.♥♥♥♥♥

Happiness Curve - Jonathan Rauch. Why life gets better after 50. World wide research shows a "happiness curve" that starts high in people's 20's, declines until about 45 & gets higher from the early 50's throughout the rest of your life.♥♥ In The Enemy's House - Howard Blum. A interesting book about how the FBI finally broke the Russian codes & found their spies (too late.) They stole our atomic bomb secrets.♥♥♥

A Spy Named Orphan - Roland Philipps. While a tough read, this is a complete history of 40 & 50's spies known as the Cambridge (England) 5.

Donald Maclean was in US State Dept with clearance for FBI & CIA files, and this book is mostly about him, with a side story about Kim Philby, Guy Burgess & Anthony Blunt. All were spying for Russia.♥♥ Rocket Billionaires - Tim Fernholz. A fascinating book about Elon Musk & Jeff Bezos spending billions of dollars to fly rockets into space. They are competing with Boeing & Lockheed/Martin & launching spacecraft at 1/3rd or less of the cost of the BIG boys.♥♥♥♥♥

An American Family - Khizr Khan. Well written interesting story about a Pakistani man who immigrated to the US with his family. The last chapter gets political - he spoke at the Democratic convention supporting Hillary.♥♥♥♥ With The End In Mind - Kathryn Mannix. A doctor who specializes in palliative care & hospice care gives many examples of dying a more humane way than prolonging suffering with a terminal prognosis.♥♥♥

Going Deep – Lawrence Goldstone. The history of the first submarines being built and the men behind the companies that made them. Quite interesting in that the 1st successful company (Electric Boat) is still a major suppliers of subs as a division of General Dynamics.♥♥♥ Trump's War - Michael Savage. Author is an extreme right talk radio guy, but this book is a very reasoned synopsis of the battle (war) Trump faces to start to clean the swamp and get what would seem to be "common sense" spending controls passed through congress.♥♥♥♥

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Scottish and Scotch Ales

From The Brewer.......

BEER

By Alexander Sarames Master Brewer, Big Blue Brewing

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When you think of Scotland and its fine beverages, Scotch Whiskey is the first to come to mind, but we cannot forget about their distinct and delicious beers! Since grains have always flourished in Scotland more than hops, malt has a heavy hand in Scottish-style beers.

Based on archaeological evidence, Scottish brewing is estimated to be at least 4,000 years old. Neolithic vessels that have been unearthed contain residues of oats and barley laced with either meadow-sweet botanicals or honey.

Scottish brewing has explored a multitude of various styles in its long history, but in modern times, these Scottish-style beers can be broken down into two categories separated by alcohol content, Scottish Ale and Scotch Ale.

The first is simply the Scottish Ale. Scottish Ales tend to be lower in alcohol content, usually between 2.5 and 5% alcohol by volume.

Scottish ales are full bodied, malty beers, usually dark brown in color, and have a lower hop content than their English brethren. This was a social brew, intended to be ingested in quantity because of its low alcohol content and often because of the volume sold.

Often known as 60,70 or 80 Shilling Ales, its numerical assignment was a direct correlation to the cost of a Hogshead (64 gallon wooden cask.)

The higher the price, the more alcohol.

Scotch Ales, aka Wee-Heavy, aka 90 Shilling, tend to be a bit “meatier” than their little brothers, sporting a higher alcohol content of between 6 and 10% alcohol by volume. This beer is full bodied and robust with malt flavor. Often accompanied by notes of earth, roast, or dark fruit, these beers are often boiled for an excessive amount of time leading to a heavy caramelization.

Served on Nitro at Big Blue Brewing, “The Legend of Sawney Bean” is a traditional 90 Shilling Scotch Ale, crimson in color and with a beautiful white head.

Cheers!

JULY 2018

6 Foot Down @ Bury Me Brewing

By Joseph Welsh, The Boston Beah (Beer) Guy

This month’s local flavor comes from Bury Me Brewing, a great spot located on 41 in Fort Myers.

With a name like Bury Me, I went for one of their constant brews…. 6 Foot Down Oatmeal Stout with ABV of 7%.

Initially as you start to drink this stout, it makes you believe that it will be a filling beer; however, at completion, you don’t feel like you’ve had anything more than a light beer.

This is good because you want more than one of these if stouts are your thing.

The appearance of 6 Foot Down depicts the characteristic of a stout being a dark matte brown. The beer was a full body, very thick and creamy with little to no head.

The mouthfeel is smooth, goes down easy, very mild and does not taste like it has a high ABV. It also does not have the inherent high IBU (Bitterness) that many higher ABV stouts have.

The smell is a distinctive coffee aroma, with a hint of vanilla.

I was pleasantly surprised by the taste. I particularly liked how it did not overpower your palate, making this a stout that would go nicely with a meal.

Overall this stout was a fantastic beer. The location had a great theme with lots of games to play and some pretty neat decorations, from skeletons, to growler chandeliers, fences in the ceiling, funky crops and a big outdoor patio with picnic tables.

This beah gets a Joe score of 4.23 out of 5 (84.6% out of 100%).

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FOODIE

The NEW Imposible Burger at Big Blue Brewing is a

Winner!

By Rachel Roth

In the May issue, i wrote a collective review on the vegan restaurants located in

I previously reviewed their vegan menu which

the Cape, and one of them was Big Blue Brewing, located off Cape Coral Pkwy.

consisted of a lone vegan burger, and it was not

service great and it has a leisurely atmosphere.

regular burgers and had no flavor. However,

Big Blue is a gastropub, which is a pub that specializes in high quality food, and

they succeed in their quest. Their food is deliciously and properly prepared, the

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something Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ever order a second time. It fell

apart when bitten into, was the size of two since I was there last, they have updated their

menu, including their meatless burger which I

went back to try. To my surprise, I absolutely loved it.

Instead of lentils and cauliflower, this new burger is made from potatoes, coconut fat, and wheat,

and not only looks like meat, but tastes like it too. The inside it was even red like medium well

beef. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a few vegan burgers over the

years and this one is in the top ten, if not

number one. Even my mother, hater of all things

vegan, said it was delicious, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pain to get her to like anything not covered in cheese. A

reasonably sized patty, not like the monster from before, on a red colored bun. Yes, red, and

topped with a pineapple-mango salsa for a

sweet tangy flavor that sounds strange, but goes well with the ensemble. Before I even bit into it I loved looking at that red bun. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never

seen one before.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy to say that Big Blue Brewing has

moved up in the vegan world. Before I would

have classified it as a great place to eat, but not

ideal for vegans. Now I suggest that anyone,

meat eater or herbivore, give it a try. The new

burger is called the Impossible Burger and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Caira Everly

HOMETOWN HERO

Caira Danielle Everly was born and raised in Cape Coral. After

starting college at the former Edison College (now FSW), she

transferred to and graduated from the University of Florida.

Born in to a family dedicated to public service, Caira started

early. While in Gainesville, she worked as the only civilian on

the University of Florida Collegiate Veterans Society

Leadership Board. She was also appointed by the Dean as

the Transfer Student Liaison for the School of Agriculture and

Life Sciences. Caira worked closely with the Dean on forming

a program for transfer students.

She also served on the US Department of Defense and Public

Defenders Homicide Division while in college. But she did manage to have some fun, too, as an alumni of the Phi Mu sorority.

After college, Caira worked for Tyco International in Federal

security contracting sales in Virginia. She then went on to

work for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement where

she worked as a crime intelligence analyst in various violent crime units.

It was only a matter of time before Caira ended up with the Lee County Sheriff's Office. She is the third generation of Everly's to be

a part of the team, following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather. She currently works with LCSO as a Criminal Investigative Assistant in Major Crimes.

A vocalist since 16, Caira has sung at Veterans events throughout the state of Florida, community events and SEC sporting events.

She opened for Nashville recording artist John Anderson and Craig Morgan and the Cape Coral CoConut Festival, as well.

Caira has 2 rescue pets. And she just adopted a Siberian Tiger named Delilah from Lions, Tigers and Bears Sanctuary our of Arcadia,

FL. How cool is that?

Her favorite thing to do in the Cape is boating with family. Caira enjoys reading, running and volunteering for her community. She's

actively involved with many community and political organizations. Some would say it's in her blood. Caira has been a community and political volunteer for over 10 years, starting in Florida, then later Virginia, and now back in Florida again.

Thank you, Caira, for serving your community from an early age. With a lifetime ahead of you, your accomplishments will continue to mount. You are doing the name Everly, and your community, proud! You are a Hometown Hero!

JULY 2018

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WINE

Geographically vast, it is no surprise that Argentina has more land

neatly from north to south. The region closest to the equator is

dedicated to wine growing than any other country in South

aptly named Northern Argentina. It is comprised of some of the

newcomer to the industry a powerhouse superstar.

Spanish region of the same namesake, it is generally referred to

America. What is surprising, though, is that Argentina is the fifth

largest producer of wine worldwide, making this relative Although the length of Argentina allows for a wide disparity in

regional climates, the entire country is flanked by the Andes

Mountains to the west. This puts the overwhelming majority of

highest elevations in the country including the esteemed district,

Salta. Just south of that is La rioja. Not to be confused with the as La rioja Argentina.

Although it is the oldest wine-producing area in the country, it is

very small and wines hailing from there are difficult to source

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Cry for Me Arg

the land in a rain shadow and protects the vineyards from fierce winds. These winds, known as the Zonda, whip in from the polar regions across the Pacific Ocean.

The Andes also provide critically important elevation, and the

domestically. South of that is San Juan, a hot and dry area where the climate tends to impede on the production of high quality vintages and, therefore, tends to produce more bulk wine.

Just below San Juan is Mendoza, which is to Argentina what

snow melting off its peaks provides necessary natural irrigation.

California is for us. Mendoza produces 70% of all the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

The continental climate is also very favorable to grape growing

wines and houses the infamous subregions of Maipu, Uco Valley

as the winters are cold, but not harsh, and the summers are hot, but humidity is low and the nights remain cool.

The grape most widely associated with Argentina is Malbec, a French grape brought to South America in the mid-19th century.

The plantings excelled in the mountainous territory, as the

varietal demands more direct sun which the high-altitude vineyards are well-suited to provide.

While less well-known for their white wines, Argentina boasts a

white grape varietal, Torrontes, that is considered indigenous to

and Tupungato. Although elevations in Mendoza are less than

that of Northern Argentina, they still average between two to

four thousand feet above sea level.

Heading further south, the most southerly wine region in Argentina is Northern Patagonia. Naturally, this region is cooler,

but it does feature a lengthy growing season and a large temperature difference between day and night (diurnal shift) which creates a favorable climate for grape growth.

The classification system for Argentinean wines is relatively young

the nation. Alternatively, numerous international grape varieties

at just shy of twenty years old. Although most New World

wine shops.

in that they have restrictions on allowed grape varieties and

thrive in Argentina and one can easily locate Cabs, Syrahs,

Chards and even Chenin Blancs hailing from the country in local

The major wine-producing areas in Argentina are designated

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countries organize their systems mainly on geographical

boundaries, Argentina has adopted a slightly European format additional rules regarding farming techniques.

They also recently began placing aging

requirements on the terms reserva and Gran

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Kara M Perchall will be a sophomore at Mariner High School (MHS) this 2017-2018 school year.

Kara grew up doing a bunch of things like cheerleading, dance, bowling, roller skating, karate, swimming, tennis, modeling, karaoke, and golf … and she really excelled in all.

Her grace and sense of rhythm helped immensely when participating in cheerleading, dance, karaoke, school plays and modeling.

Kara has done fashion shows/runway work for Gymboree, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Belk, and David’s Bridal. She participated in The Event in Orlando and even had an agent. She was part of the Ms Coconut’s royal Court for the Coconut Festival for 3 years.

When she finally decides to sing at karaoke (it’s not too often and there’s usually bribery involved to get her up to the microphone)… most people will stop just to listen to this talented individual.

Maybe because of her brother, or maybe it is her natural talent, but she’s gravitated to both tennis & golf. Kara is on both teams for Mariner and enjoys being a part of the teams. She actually received her first trophy in Golf from MHS.

Kara is starting to take an interest in psychology and is doing really well in the Veterinary Academy offered at Mariner. She’s received numerous Academic Achievement awards, and has participated in great causes and programs throughout the years.

She’s been brought up in a single parent household. Her mother made sure that she was exposed to the culture of theater, church, sports, and travel.

She has a strong faith and attends church with her mother and brother. Sometimes you’ll find her volunteering her time operating their lighting equipment or volunteering in the Cafe during Sunday Service at Bridge Community Church.

Since Florida is a vacation destination for most of the country, you may find Kara and her family hopping in a car, grabbing a hotel room anywhere in Florida from St Augustine down to the Keys… and just enjoying what the destination has to offer.

Kara enjoys sporting events, school, friends, family, movies, shopping, shoes, dining out, you tube videos, and social media. But the most important thing about Kara is her beautiful, caring soul. When she was little, she would pick her mom a flower almost every day because she knew Mom loved flowers. She grew up doing small gestures ‘just because’. She’s generous to a fault, intelligent, a hard worker, and quick witted.

She is truly such a light to this world and mom cannot wait to see what this kind, young lady will grow into and choose to do in life.

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me to see if I could foster a mom and her puppies as soon as possible. I visited

all the poten-tial fosters and there she was, sitting with her 5 puppies, most of

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MONEY

Properly structuring tax payments requires careful planning,

As long as the taxpayer hits one of these two targets, the IrS will

A cash windfall doesn’t necessarily mean you have to

15). Miss both targets, however, and the IrS will charge interest

especially in light of tax reform

immediately fork over the taxes, so control your cash as long as

you can. And while the tax reform won’t change the process, it will likely change the amount you eventually have to pay.

An unusual spike in income – a large bonus from work, a gain

on the sale of stock, etc. – typically brings two responses. The first is excitement over the windfall, but that’s often quickly

not assess an underpayment penalty, regardless of how much

tax is ultimately paid at the tax return due date (typically April on the underpayment amount. The interest rate charged on

those is reviewed quarterly, and is currently at 5% as of the second quarter of 2018. This is an annual interest rate but the

penalty is calculated based on the number days of

underpayment.

In both cases, taxpayers must include not just the income tax

tempered by the second – uncertainty over the tax implications.

calculated on their tax return, but also things like Alternative

will be and, as importantly, when the taxes have to be paid.

tax credit, child credit and the child care credit – can be used to

While taxes shouldn’t turn an otherwise positive experience into

something negative, it’s important to be aware of what the cost

provides specific rules on when to pay a tax liability, and following those rules closely can

provide taxpayers with the longest and best

use of their income. In addition, the changes to tax law and the withholding tables for 2018

mean taxpayers should pay extra attention to

their scheduled payments for this year to

etc. On the other hand, various tax credits – such as the foreign

Planning Tax Payments to Avoid Penalties

The good news on the second part is that taxes often can be

paid much later than expected. The IrS

Minimum Tax, self-employment tax, net investment income tax,

avoid an over-, or under-, payment.

reduce the targeted amount.

Submitted by Rebecca A. Ross

IRS Tax Payment Requirements

Basing current year tax payments on the prior year tax liability

of the tax during the year as needed to avoid a penalty, with the

other words, it doesn’t matter what’s owed when the tax return

In general, the best way to manage a tax liability is to pay as little

balance paid when the tax return is filed. There are two targets taxpayers can aim for in order to avoid a penalty, and they can

use whichever one allows them to pay the least during the year: 1. Pay 90% of the current year liability.

2. Pay 100% of the prior year liability. If the taxpayer’s Adjusted Gross Income for the prior year was more than $150,000, this target is increased to 110%.

provides taxpayers with a specific target to hit. Because of this,

this method is often referred to as the “safe harbor” method. In

is filed – as long as the payments during the year exceed the safe harbor amount there will be no penalty.

On the other hand, targeting 90% of the current year liability may mean a lower payment amount now, but it also requires carefully estimating the eventual tax cost. Because of this, some taxpayers

will shoot a bit higher, aiming for 93-95% in order to provide some cushion for unexpected events.

Article written by Tim Steffen, CPA, CFP®, CPWA® and provided by Rebecca Ross, Vice President and Financial Advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, member SIPC. She has 34 years of financial services industry experience, and can be reached at 239-541-9090 or rross@rwbaird.com.

Baird does not offer tax or legal advice.

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Sheena Reagan

For the last six years, Cape Coral native Sheena Reagan has been making people laugh all over the state of Florida. Being the girl who was named the “Most Responsible” superlative (and never the class clown) doing stand-up wasn’t always the clear career choice.

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In 2010, at age 22, Sheena was like any other student. Unsure about her future after

college, she listened for the calling that would hopefully reveal which direction to go. "When I’d ask for advice from my best friend, she would say ‘It doesn’t matter what you major in, you’re going to retire a comedian.’ I always took it as a joke,

ironically,” reagan admits.

Her beginning in professional comedy came from a single birthday request from her

best friend, rachel. She wanted Sheena to perform on stage at an open mic night

in Las Vegas, a trip they had been planning since they were teenagers. “She promised me that if I would just tell a couple of jokes at a mic for her birthday, she’d never

bother me about it again. She must have known I’d be addicted after the first time,” she recalls.

Calling venue after venue for an available open mic night, Sheena and rachel flew

to Sin City and scheduled the open mic on their very last night in town. But when

they arrived at the venue, it was a far cry from a comedy open mic. “I sat there, watching this big, sweaty, topless dude jam out on his electric guitar and I was devastated that I wasn’t going to be able to perform. Everyone back at home was waiting on the video, and the story.”

The manager of the bar, however, having seen her disappointment, tried to make it up to her. “He said he felt bad and told me I could tell jokes between the acts, if I was still up for it. That was good enough for me!”

When she returned home, performing took a back seat and she did nothing but

write comedy for an entire year. Looking for a good laugh and a shoe-in, Sheena went to the LaughIN Comedy Café in Fort Myers on a Saturday night to a sparsely

attended show. When then house host, Chris Cowells, asked what she was doing

there alone, she gave him an LOL moment when she asked about the next auditions.

Finding this adorable, Chris put her on stage the next evening to open with five

minutes. “Chris was the first to ever take a chance on me, and it changed my life.”

Time started to fly and performing was starting to become a way of life. “Comedy

life is full of ups and downs. Sometimes it’s the best day ever, and sometimes you can’t help but wonder why you’re doing this to yourself.”

In 2014, reagan entered the Ultimate Comedy Competition at the Immokalee Casino

where she was unanimously “booed” off the stage after her opening line. Not one to give up, Sheena returned in 2015 and ranked in the top 5.

During 2016, the world of comedy was at a standstill for Sheena. “I had no bookings

from October on. Zero. I didn’t know what to do.” Being used to comedy

supplementing her income, Sheena took a second job waiting tables at the comedy

club, in addition to her position as an escrow officer. “It was horrible and humbling,

but at least I was in a comedy club. I’ll never be able to thank Brian and Janice enough for how much they helped me out that season,” she says.

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The following spring was the beginning of comedy springing back to life. “Brian

had sent me a flyer for ‘Florida’s Funniest Female’ in Boca that April. I had been

off the stage for so long, I honestly would have taken any reason to tell a joke into a microphone.” Having just been through the worst drought of her comedy career, reagan quickly signed up. She headed for the laughter, and after six months

without a single professional appearance, she was named runner-up in Florida’s Funniest Female 2017.

In September of that year, Sheena left her professional job in title insurance for a

fresh start in real estate and in pursuit of the love to do stand-up. “I had been

thinking about it for a long time, but I couldn’t ignore the calling anymore. It was

time to go.” And then along came Irma, just one day after she left her career

behind. Although the real estate scene was a mess, comedy starting paying the bills, and continued to do so for the following months.

With a personality much larger than her stature, Sheena pokes fun at comments

she’s received about her size, her dad’s cut-off shorts-- which are entirely too short

-- and facets of life ranging from careers, dating, and the world around us. “It’s a little easier for me to tell you what you WON’T hear in my act—politics, religion,

racial, gay or dark humor. I try to keep it fun for everyone. No one wants to spend

their hard earned money to hear your agenda.”

People may wonder if being a performer is a glamorous lifestyle. “It’s either a hard

yes or a hard no. You’re either staying in a ritz Carlton or in a ritz Cracker box.”

“Even if there were no travel or rewards, even if I never get rich or famous, I’ll still

be doing comedy. It’s who I am and I wouldn’t be me if I stopped,” Sheena explains.

Sheena’s advice to all: “Be obedient to your calling. For a long time, I wondered if this was something I was being called to do, or if it was just something I like to do.

After praying on it for a long time, it was made clear to me that laughter is a

healing gift! And comics can bring that to their audience, and just as important,

to each other! Comics are broken people. And there’s something about broken people that are led to the mic.”

She describes herself as a “spitfire, to say the least” when she growing up. She has

a heart for veterans and the community, and her guilty pleasures are sandwiches or brownie in a cup.

To see this local award-winning comic, make plans for Sheena’s performance on July 20th at Personal Touch Catering located at 1530 Santa Barbara Blvd. Call (239)

945-2456 for tickets or on August 22 at Laugh-in Comedy Club located at 8595 College Pkwy ( just over the bridge) in Fort Myers. Call (239) 479-LAFF for tickets.

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MOVIE REVIEW

This is not a recent movie, it came out in 2003. It has since been

However, the true story in The Dreamers is isolation, a separation

never got the recognition it deserved.

living and breathing the cinema. But, for the twins it is much

buried under the piles of new releases that come out in droves

every year, but after watching it again recently, I thought that it It should be known by anyone interested in a film about passion,

love, cinema and seclusion. Its low budget, unknown cast and

from the world created by an unwillingness to engage in what’s real and cling to the familiar. The three teenagers are film buffs,

more extreme when they refuse to separate real life from movie life, initially stunting their mental growth.

controversial subject matter pushed it behind more mainstream

Set during the ongoing Vietnam war and the 1968 Paris student

was to play in their living room.

waving petitions won’t change the world. He looks at his children

movies. This might have been a good thing, because I can easily

imagine people hanging their mouths open in shock if this movie

If you’ve seen a racy little film called “Last Tango in Paris”, then just think of that with some “Flowers in the Attic” action thrown

By Rachel Roth

in the mix. Sexual liberation encased in a story

about

emotional

connection.

Italian-born director Bernardo Bertolucci,

who also made Last Tango in Paris, shows

love in its rawest, most painful and

beautiful form. I must warn that this is not for the bashful mind. Anyone afraid of full

frontal nudity must avoid this movie

because Bertolucci doesn’t shy away from

graphic sexual content.

Underrated actors, Eva Green and Louis

Garrel, play fraternal French twins sharing

one soul. Indie actor Michael Pitt, known for playing oddball

roles, is the kind-hearted American who befriends them. The

three become close within a matter of hours and it’s only a day

later when the twins offer their friend to move in with them. The three form an erotic triangle which blurs the lines of love and lust

as Pitt’s character quickly embraces their union and begins a

sexual affair with the sister and an intellectual affair with the

brother; a three-way relationship built on pure intimacy and intellectual debates.

The twins are inappropriately close. As they later admit, they

don’t see each other as two people but as one person and

therefore don’t see anything strange about their relationship.

They are innocently unaware of how disturbing it is, while also being conscious of how it wouldn’t be accepted.

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riots, the start of the film hosts a scene involving their father. He

explains that marching through the streets of Paris in protest

and says “Before you can change the world, you must realize that you, yourself,

are part of it. You can’t stand outside looking in.” If there is a single line that sums up this film, this is it. Once their

relationship starts, the three never leave

the apartment, choosing to live in their

own world. At one point, they do leave and they find the city ransacked from the riots happening right outside their door

to which they had purposely remained ignorant.

Two lost souls stuck within a Peter Pan

complex fall in love with their very own

Wendy. She hopes to pull them from their comfortable

world

where

nothing

changes into a living one, but it’s harder than expected. It’s a tale to which almost everyone can relate.

Louis Garrel excellently portrays the angry youth desperate to change the world. Eva Green is majestic as usual, stealing every

scene she is in. And Michael Pitt shines as an innocent stranger

falling into the arms of two wild flames.

Sensitive, passionate and intelligent, watching The Dreamers is

like watching a surreal Paris portrait come to life, a true artistic

film. Drink expensive wine and watch this criminally underrated

film, preferably with your significant other. But not for a first date,

dear God, not for a first date. Again, if full frontal makes you uncomfortable, male or female, or if the nature of the three’s

relationship upsets you, then don’t watch, but otherwise give it a try. For book worms, the film is based on the novel, The Holy

Innocents by Gilbert Adair, that has since been renamed in newer prints to match the title of the movie.

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THE INFORMED CITIZEN

The 2018 Election season is in full swing, and although this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a Presidential

November 6th,, you will see thirteen proposed

This year, Florida voters will cast votes in elections for U.S. Senate, Governor,

There are only two ways a Constitutional

Election year, there are some very important races and issues on the ballot that

will have long reaching effects locally and across the state.

Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, and Commissioner of Agriculture. Locally,

we will cast votes for four School Board members, one County Commissioner, four

State representatives, one State Senator, and the State Attorney, among others.

Perhaps the most important decisions we face in the 2018 Election are not the

people on the ballot, but rather the issues on the ballot. As we go to the polls on

Constitutional Amendments, as well as a few local referendums.

Amendment can be placed on the ballot: either through a supermajority vote of the Legislature,

or by acquiring the necessary amount of voter petitions and receiving the approval of Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Supreme Court. These methods account for 5 of the 13 Amendments we will see this year. The

other 8 originated from the Constitutional

revision Commission.

The Constitutional revision Commission, or CrC,

meets once every twenty years to examine and recommend changes to the Florida Constitution.

It consists of 37 members appointed by the

Governor, the Senate President, the Speaker of the House, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme

Court. The CrC held fifteen public hearings

across the state before voting to place eight Amendments on the ballot.

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Over the next three issues of CapeStyle, I will be

addressing the Constitutional Amendments, plus

the local referendums on the November ballot.

It is extremely important that we make ourselves

thoroughly aware of the issues before we head to the ballot box. If any one of the proposed

Amendments receives a 60% approval or more

by the voters, it will be etched into our

Constitution. While this may be great news for

some Amendments, you may feel differently about others, which makes your individual,

informed vote all the more important.

Dane Eagle Florida House of representatives, District 77

Majority Whip

“THE EXCHANGE”

COMMUNITY IN ACTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTRODUCES

is looking for 2 Outside Sales Representatives For Cape Coral & Fort Myers Work your own schedule.

Prior sales experience is prefered,but will train the right people.

If interested Email Your resume to:

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A new and exciting networking opportunity is arising in Cape Coral that is sure to have a major impact on the younger generation of business professionals.

The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral announced its newest networking group, The Exchange, whose first-ever event will be held Tuesday, July 17th at 5:30 pm at rusty’s raw Bar and Grill. This group is targeted for the up-andcoming business leaders of Cape Coral – for all professionals 45 and younger or those young at heart.

This first event is free of charge to attendees (subsequent events will have a small entry fee)

and the event will include raffle prizes, an opportunity to introduce yourself to the group, and a round of speed networking followed by casual networking. Food and beverages will be provided courtesy of our sponsor, Chapman Insurance Group, your local, independent insurance agency who strives to provide you with the ultimate customer service and competitive insurance plans to fit your individual needs.

Founding members Krystal Bottcher of Chapman Insurance Group, Annette Warren of the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral, Kevin McNamara of Cape Style magazine, and Donna S. Germain, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral, all took on the task of creating this group. They will host events monthly that are aimed at offering a “mix of educational and historical components, while offering its participants opportunities to grow as community stewards,” as well as the opportunity to network with a group of like-

minded individuals in a welcoming and casual setting.

“We are at a point as a community where the next generation of leaders is starting to emerge,” said Germain. “New business owners are emerging and long-established family businesses are now run by the children and grandchildren of those families. This is the perfect time for our organization to recognize this new generation and offer them a chance to continue their growth as community leaders.”

Bottcher furthered this by stating, “We all saw a great need to create a group that was tailored to the younger professionals. regardless of that profession, you could be a realtor, a mechanic, in the service industry, running your own business or working for someone else, we are just aiming it towards those who are growing their roots here in Cape Coral. We wanted to provide them with an outlet to not only gain an education about Cape Coral, but an opportunity for them to create a unique and individual voice that will help shape the future of our community. It’s about growth for them as individuals and professionals and growth for us as a community.”

When asked what Germain hopes this will do for the future of business in Cape Coral, she stated, “Cape Coral has always had a strong business community with solid business leaders that have a deep commitment to this community. My hope for the future is that this mindset will continue into this up and coming generation.”

For further information, contact either Annette Warren with the Chamber of Commerce at Annette@capecoralchamber.com or Krystal Bottcher with Chapman Insurance Group at Krystal@cigflorida.com. You can also find The Exchange Facebook page to stay up-to-date on upcoming events, and exciting news as this new networking group grows! Please be sure to rSVP to the event on Facebook!

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Fish 36

2018's Fishing Scavenger Hunt, the Fish36, was a big hit.

Hundreds of people gathered at the German American Social Club for a unique fishing scavenger hunt and one of the largest prize raffles in the state. The event was a fund raiser to support the Third Draft, a public entrepreneurial program coming to SW Florida later this year. (www.TheThirdDraft.org) Nautical Mile Magazine hosted the event, and the main presenting supporters were Ft. Myers Marine, the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Bocilla Seaport, Shoreline Lumber, David Schuman Insurance, The Boat House, Matlacha Menagerie, Gavin's Ace, Capt. rob's Bait & Tackle, roger Dean Chevrolet, TowBoatUS Lee County, Barnacles restaurant and Diversified Yacht Services.

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Freedom 5K & Kid's Fun run 2018

The Priority Business Solutions Freedom 5k and Gunterberg Charitable Foundation - Culliton Family Kids Fun run, presented by the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral, is held on the 4th of July every year at the base of the Cape Coral Bridge. A portion of the proceeds from the 5k go to Invest In America's Veterans Foundation – IAVF and the Special Operations Communicators Association (SOCA). Begins at 7 am.

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Pizza Party at the Museum

Who has the best pizza in South Cape?

Come to the SWFL Military Museum and vote on your favorite pizza from our participating pizzeria’s. Beer will be available for purchase. Load up on carbs after the Freedom 5K or grab some lunch before red, White & Boom. Join us at the SWFL Military Museum & Library for pizza, beer and music. Just $8 per person. All proceeds help our veterans. Starting at 12 noon.

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red, White & BOOM

The City of Cape Coral Parks and recreation Department is proud to bring you the largest single-day event in Southwest Florida. Join us for the 2018 red, White, and Boom! Over 40,000 people come to the heart of Cape Coral and see Southwest Florida's best fireworks display. The event takes place on Cape Coral Parkway at the foot of Cape Coral Bridge.

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FrEE MOVIE & CONCESSIONS!

FrEE Movie & Concessions at Cape Vineyard Church, 923 SE 47th Terr in South Cape * A Wrinkle in Time * Invite your family and friends!

Everybody from the community is invited! FrEE Movie, FrEE Hot Dogs, FrEE Popcorn, FrEE Candy, FrEE Drinks & FrEE Prizes! Food is served at 6:30pm, Showtime is 7:00pm

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CapeStyle Networking

Join us for an evening of networking with local business owners throughout the area. We have added a 2nd networking event each month over the summer. Come out and enjoy appetizers and fun at Big Blue Brewing, 4721 SE 10th PL in South Cape, each month on the 2nd Monday from 5:30 – 8 pm.

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Cape Coral Paint pArTy

Open to participants ages 21+ (per City of Cape Coral guidelines), join Vino's Picasso at rotary Park for another fun Paint pArTy from 79pm. The cost is just $35 with all supplies provided. Cape Coral Parks and recreation is licensed for BYO beer/wine for this event so feel free to bring your favorite beverage.

Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. register via the City of Cape Coral by calling rotary Park at 239.549.4606.

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Comedy Vault

Comedy Vault Presents: Sheena reagan, Larry Venturino, & Christopher Cowles at Personal Touch Catering, 1530 Santa Barbara Blvd S. Doors open at 6:15 for dinner & pre-show drinks. Comedy starts at 7:30.

Tickets are $18 each. Visit www.eventbrite.com for tickets.

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FrEE MOVIE & CONCESSIONS!

FrEE Movie & Concessions at Cape Vineyard Church, 923 SE 47th Terr in South Cape * Samson * Invite your family and friends!

Everybody from the community is invited! FrEE Movie, FrEE Hot Dogs, FrEE Popcorn, FrEE Candy, FrEE Drinks & FrEE Prizes! Food is served at 6:30pm, Showtime is 7:00pm

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Quarter Auction to benefit Wolfhound Legacy

raise your paddles and join the Quarter Auction fun for Wolfhounds Legacy. This charity rescues dogs from kill shelters, trains them to be service dogs and partners them with Veterans suffering from PTSD. Lots of fun for only quarters. There will food and beverages available. Paddle rentals for $2.00. SWFL Military Museum, 4820 Leonard Street in Cape Coral. Doors open at 5 pm, event starts at 6 pm.

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CapeStyle Networking

Join us for an evening of networking with local business owners throughout the area.

Fathoms closes on Mondays over the summer, so we will be moving the networking to the 4th Thursday of the month through September. Enjoy appetizers and the best view in all of Cape Coral at Fathoms restaurant & Bar in Cape Harbour, 5785 Cape Harbour Drive, from 5:30 – 8 pm.

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Menestrelli Dog Show at the Yacht Club

The Menestrelli Dog Show (as seen on America's Got Talent) is coming to the Cape Coral Yacht Club!

Join us for an evening of fun with this unique dog performance! Every dog has its own role in the show. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for FrEE crafts and games before the show, which will begin at 7:00 p.m. Seating is general admission. Tickets can be purchased at the door (if available) or in advance by calling (239) 574-0806. Be sure to bring your camera for some great photo opportunities! .

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