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eeks ago I had this letter finished but had to rewrite it after Irma passed through. I can't tell you how many people have said to me, "We really dodged a bullet," and, yes, we did. This was my first hurricane experience, and it's such a mix of emotions. I've never had a time in my life where everything literally stops. Everything is put on the back burner except the safety of your family and friends. "Will I have a home in two days? Where will I find gas and water?" Part of me is so thankful that our prayers were answered and we had very minimal damage to our town. On the other hand, I feel almost guilty about our good fortune, seeing other parts of Florida suffer such devastation. However, this has all reminded me that there are still good people in the world, people who want to help each other, especially in Cape Coral. I was truly blown away by how our neighbors came together and helped one another. There are so many examples of kindness—people putting up storm shutters for the elderly, loaning each other tools and plywood and, post-storm, collecting items to help victims here locally and in the Keys. And what about our brave police, firefighters and medical personnel who put their lives in danger to stay and help others? This need to nurture and take care of one another spread far beyond Florida. People everywhere were watching The Weather Channel and praying for us. I ended up driving all the way to Ohio and can't tell you how many conversations I had with total strangers along the way. A lady in a restaurant in Ohio felt the need to hug me! On my drive back, I saw countless numbers of utility trucks with plates from all over the country, coming down to restore power. This ugly storm brought out a beautiful side of people. What if this desire to take care of each other, this sense of compassion and kindness could last all year? For many people in our town, this is what they do. They dedicate their time, energy and resources to helping those in need, all the time. In this season of Thanksgiving, we want to make sure to recognize organizations like the Cape Coral Community Foundation, Cape Coral Caring Center, Samaritan Health & Wellness and Homes for Heroes. These are just a few of the many groups that make such a difference in the lives of others.

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JEFF KOEHN JOINS STORM SMART AS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Storm Smart President and CEO Brian D. Rist announced the company has hired Jeff Koehn as its new director of marketing. Koehn will be responsible for developing

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Florida are located at 11040 Plantation Road in Fort Myers and 2400 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Unit 102 in Naples For more information, call 239.938.1000 or visit StormSmart.com.

PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS, LEE PRESENTS TIDES OF CHANGE ON NOVEMBER 3 Sponsorships are available for Tides of Change, an evening of shoreside dinner and dancing to benefit Pace Center for Girls of Lee County. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m on Friday, November 3 at MarineMax Fort Myers, 14030 McGregor Blvd. “Boating chic” is the dress code for this new coastal-themed fundraiser, which wraps up PACE’s year of celebrations in honor of its 10 years of service in Lee County. Tickets for the event are expected to sell out. Hundreds of prominent business and community leaders will savor dockside cocktails sponsored by Scott and Mary Fischer and Wicked Dolphin as well as artistically crafted hors d’oeuvres and dinner by

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Taking the place of the former Believing in Girls luncheon, Tides

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of Change will feature an engaging presentation on the philosophy

services that meet market demand

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and drive revenue.

alongside their local stats and outcomes, plus an inspiring keynote

A lifelong resident of Southwest Florida, Koehn has a 30-plus year

address from a recently transitioned PACE Girl highlighting the

background in sales and marketing. Most recently, he spent eight

organization’s life-saving mission through her personal journey and

years at CapeCoral.com as partner and publisher, managing busi-

experiences along the way.

ness operations, and establishing the website as a well-respected and leading source for Cape Coral news and information.

The event chairs for Tides of Change are Cheryl Komnick, Noelle Casagrande-Montgomery and Marc Collins. Sponsorships and

Prior to his time at CapeCoral.com, Koehn spent 12 years at The

tables—$1,500 for a table of eight—are available. Limited individual

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FLORIDA SKIN CENTER TO LAUNCH FREE SKIN CHECK CAMPAIGN Florida Skin Center has launched a campaign—“Get your skin in the

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to become the largest manufacturer and installer of code-approved

Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres and upcoming Punta Gorda locations

hurricane protection products in Florida. It has more than 60,000

as a way of combating and raising awareness about skin cancer.

customers in Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico and Guam since open-

Founder Anais Aurora Badia, M.D., D.O., and her staff are now provid-

ing its doors in Fort Myers in 1996. The company has a long list of

ing complimentary skin checks in addition to complimentary screenings

accomplishments, including being named 2016 Distributor of the Year

for children, as well as first responders, active military and veterans on

and 2015 Manufacturer of the Year, both by the Southwest Regional

Children’s Day and Heroes Day respectively. The “Check It!” campaign

Manufacturers Association. From 2006 to 2009, Storm Smart was

kicked off less than one year ahead of the Take Your Skin To A Better

named to Inc. magazine’s annual list of rapidly growing private com-

Place 5K in support of the Skin Cancer Foundation. The event takes

panies. By 2015, Storm Smart’s annual sales totaled $38.7 million, up

place on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers.

nearly 3 percent over 2014, making it the 178th largest Florida Gulf

A patient without insurance would save $91 on a skin check, and

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Business Observer Gulf Coast 500 list.

currently offer one to three free skin checks per day. This will increase

Storm Smart and its business family of enterprises is headquartered at 6182 Idlewild St. in Fort Myers. Its two showrooms in Southwest 10

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in the first quarter of 2018, following a grand opening of the office in Punta Gorda and the hiring of additional providers.

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“This initiative is a result of the vision of the entire Florida Skin Center team who worked tirelessly to bring it to fruition,” Dr. Badia says. “Skin checks save lives. Now, we are not only sparing our patients a significant expense but potentially saving them from the fastest-growing cancer in the country and reminding those same people that we are the dermatologist to turn to for all skin care needs.” Every skin check provided by Florida Skin Center involves a dermascope, a microscope-like tool that allows doctors and physician assistants alike to inspect lesions for cancerous characteristics. All providers are certified specialists and know what to look for during their thorough examination. For more information on this regional movement,

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Artist’s Palette ARTICLE ERIKA SMILEY | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

ave you ever seen the Dancing Dolphins around town? These are large dolphin statues that are colorfully painted and located in areas such as Lobster Lady Seafood Market & Bistro, Cape Coral Hospital, Wicked Dolphin Distillery, Kindness Animal Hospital, Razzle Dazzle, John Michael Jewelers,

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MORE THAN CAPE CORAL ART LEAGUE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN THE CAPE

The Cape Coral Community Foundation and the Community Redevelopment Agency. This is just one of the many exciting projects coming out of the Cape Coral Art League. Chartered in 1965 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), the CCAL has continued to grow through membership, grants and donations. Located on Cultural Parkway near the Historical Museum and Cultural Park Theater, the league offers a way for residents and visitors to express themselves through art. There is something for everyone, including classes, workshops, art exhibits, children’s classes and a newly renovated gift shop President Barbara Magner was visiting her sister in Cape Coral five years ago and came in for one of the popular Wednesday Open Painting afternoons. The more, the merrier is the theme here, bringing together local people who love to paint. “There are usually 20-30 people in the room, and the atmosphere is so friendly and upbeat,” she says. Barbara says the experience was part of what made her want to move to Cape Coral. Years later, she has served as secretary and is now president. Wednesday Open Painting from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. is hosted by Pat Gilbert, who Barbara calls the “hostess with the mostest!” It doesn’t matter your level of experience; all are welcome to come and do their own thing within an encouraging group experience. What really makes Barbara light up is when she talks about the children’s programs. “The classes started with four or five kids and next thing we knew, we were up to as many as 24 students per session,” she says. She loves sharing art with children and feels it’s so important for kids to be able to express what they are feeling through art. She talks about times when they even walked next door to the soccer fields to pass out flyers and promote programs.

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Currently, Barbara teaches Student Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. It's open to the community and is offered for a donation of just $10 which includes materials. This program is for younger children through middle school age. Hal Klingler, who has a master of fine arts, teaches older children through adults in the adjacent studio. He has mastered all forms of art and mediums and is a very generous teacher working with the same parameters of $10 per class, materials included. All the money collected from Student Sundays goes to the league to replenish supplies and promote programs. Of all the beautiful projects coming out of the CCAL, the real masterpiece seems to be the sense of community, friendship and the way they are bringing joy to residents' lives through art. For a membership or more information, visit CapeCoralArtLeague.org or call 239.772.5657.

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DYSLEXIA SYMPTOMS IN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

• Terrible spelling • Slow, nonautomatic handwriting that is difficult to read • Letter or number reversals past first grade • Slow, choppy, inaccurate reading • Difficulty with sight words or homonyms • Trouble with math (multiplication tables, a sequence

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of steps, directionality) • When speaking, difficulty with word retrieval • Dreads going to school

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• Read Overcoming Dyslexia by Dr. Sally Shawitz

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LOCAL CHARITIES AND PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS MAKE HUGE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CAPE PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

CAPE CORAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CAPE CORAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

The Cape Coral Community Foundation is a vehicle for people of all means to make a lasting difference in their community and beyond. They are a tax-exempt charitable organization created through gifts from many generous community-minded individuals. Community foundations operate in perpetuity, meaning the gifts made to the foundation will continue to grow and provide resources for generations to come. The foundation works to grow philanthropy and strengthens the community by encouraging community endowments, addressing community needs and providing community leadership. As community stewards, they stimulate philanthropy that enriches the community’s quality of life through lasting and meaningful giving. The Cape Coral Community Foundation touches lives through its annual grants and scholarships. Its impact results in strengthening families, feeding hungry children, assisting the elderly, providing scholarships, working with veterans, preserving the environment, protecting animal life, preserving the community's heritage and building community trust. The foundation also works to assist notfor-profit organizations, faith-based groups and private schools and finds ways to partner with financial advisors and wealth managers. They also function as a fundraising institute to train and cultivate talented development officers and executive philanthropic leadership for nonprofit organizations. The Cape Coral Community Foundation accepts a wide variety of assets. Gifts to the foundation and its funds may be in the form of cash, real estate, life insurance and publicly traded or closely held securities. You will receive the maximum tax advantages for income, gift and estate tax purposes. With an endowment, assets are invested to generate an ongoing source of income and your legacy will last forever. Unrestricted funds support the community’s needs, while other funds are designated to benefit donors’ favorite cause. For more information or to get involved, contact Cape Coral Community Foundation President/CEO Michael Chatman, 1405 SE 47th St., Unit 2, Cape Coral, FL 33904, by phone at 239.542.5594 or by email at michael@capecoralcf.org. 18

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SAMARITAN HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER INC.

What can you spare to help someone afford health care? Affordable health care is out of reach for millions of working Americans. In Lee County, Samaritan Health and Wellness Center Inc. provides affordable primary health care and counseling for the working uninsured and underinsured. This nonprofit, faith-based family medicine clinic receives no money from the government, and its sustainability depends on donations along with the small fees paid by patients. An appointment to establish care at Samaritan costs $55. Once established, patients pay $40 for follow-up visits. Donations make up 52 percent of Samaritan’s annual operating budget, so every dollar helps. Without the generosity of individuals, organizations, churches and businesses, the clinic would close. In November, Samaritan celebrates three years of caring for nearly 4,500 individuals in Lee County and the surrounding area. Two licensed, nationally board-certified nurse practitioners and three licensed mental health counselors provide holistic care of the bodies, minds and spirits of patients, Monday through Friday, in a Christ-centered environment where everyone is welcome. What can you spare to make sure others can afford their health care? For more information or to get involved, go to CapeSamaritan.com.

HOMES FOR HEROES HOMES FOR HEROES

Quite often the people who protect us the most in our own hometown don’t get the appreciation they deserve. Homes for Heroes Inc. was established after 9/11 to give back and say thank you to local heroes for all they do. The program provides Hero Rewards, which is an easy way for these individuals to save money when buying or selling a home. With gratitude, the program honors the selfless service of true heroes—firefighters, law enforcement, military (active, reserves and veterans), health care workers, emergency medical services and teachers—by giving back. Who is considered a hero? Any of these professions, current or former, qualify to receive Hero Rewards. There's no cost to participate in the program, no red tape and no hidden fees. How much the hero can save varies depending on the individual, but the average savings to most is around $1,500. The organization has saved local heroes over $27 million since its inception. The organization has also started a foundation, and every time a hero buys or sells a home, a portion is donated back to help other heroes in need. To see if you qualify and take advantage of the program, visit HomesForHeroes.com or contact Pat Eberle, a local affiliate of the program at 612.384.6018. CONTINUED >

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THOSE WHO GIVE (CON TI N U ED)

CAPE CORAL CARING CENTER CAPE CORAL CARING CENTER

The Cape Coral Caring Center is a 501(c)(3) emergency food pantry, serving residents of Cape Coral that are dealing with things like serious illness or sudden job loss. The center has been assisting residents for 28 years, helping more than 300,000 people. The Cape Coral Caring Center has a staff of three, with a staff of more than 100 volunteers. With its reliance on volunteers, the center's administrative costs are very low. Every client is interviewed, and the need is determined. All income-qualified clients will leave with food and the center never limits the number of families it helps each day, even if it is low on food. The Cape Coral Caring Center believes that making sure food is available to those in need is the center's problem, not the problem of the family who may have hungry children at home. The Cape Coral Caring Center also helps with LCEC bills, clothing vouchers provided by Kiwanis Thrift Stores, bus passes for job searches and resume building. The center also has a day called “Backpack for Community Caring” where it provides complete backpacks for children in all grades. It will provide around 600 families with a Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, including turkey or ham. The center will also have a Christmas store for families with young children. Parents are allowed to pick exactly what their children want. The Cape Coral Caring Center always appreciates food donations, perishable and nonperishable. It has what is called buying power, which means every dollar donated to the center is worth up to $8! For more info or to get involved, visit CapeCoralCaringCenter.org.

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Healthy Lifestyle

THE

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WE WANT YOU TO BE PART OF THE FURRY FUN!

WHEN: 8 a.m., Saturday, December 9 REGISTRATION: Sign up online at Athlinks.com— search under Cape Coral Mutt Strut 5K PACKET PICKUP: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, December 8 at Big Blue Brewing Co. FACEBOOK PAGE: @capecoralmuttstrut TO VOLUNTEER: contact Erika.Smiley@LifestylePubs.com FIRST 300 REGISTERED GET A FREE T-SHIRT!

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WHAT IS THE MUTT STRUT 5K & FUN MILE?

Cape Coral Lifestyle is hosting a family- and pet-friendly walk/run event to help raise money for the future Cape Coral Animal Shelter. The morning will kick off in front of the Wicked Dolphin Distillery with the 5K race. If you are a competitive runner or just want to jog with the dog, this flat loop course will run past the build site of the future home of the animal shelter. Your run will be professionally timed by LinMark Sports, and the top three males and females will be given awards. Not a runner? Bring the kids, grandkids and doggies out for the Fun Mile, which will also go past the future build site. After you cross the finish line, we will have a tail-waggin' good time at the Mutt Strut post-race party! The venue will include food, vendors, music and awards for cutest and best-dressed pets! The post-race party is open to the community. Even if you aren't registered for the race, we encourage you to come out, enjoy the fun and cheer on the runners. How can you get involved? We are looking for table vendors and local businesses that would like to be a sponsor. Please contact Erika Smiley at 239.206.1197 for sponsorship opportunities. We are also in need of volunteers to help on the course. This is a great opportunity for high school students to get volunteer hours! Please email us at Erika.Smiley@LifestylePubs.com if you would like to volunteer!

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his gorgeous four bedroom, three bath Key West-style home offers very rare southern exposure facing Sanibel Island, with a view that needs no words. Living the island life means dolphins and manatees greeting you each morning at your own beach without Sanibel prices. You'll have plenty of space with 2,848 square feet situated on a .33 acre lot. If you like fishing and boating, this is the place for you—very good for retirement or the house on the beach you have always been dreaming about. This house is offered turnkey—you only need to bring your toothbrush! The pool, with recently added spa, is heated by a solar system. It was recently renovated in 2015 with new wood floors, paint, blinds, pavers, bathroom fixtures and cabinets. A boat dock can be added, or you can use the nearby marina and store your boat underneath the house. For a private showing, please call listing agent Herbert Hofmann at 239.362.8322—proof of funds required. The asking price for the fully furnished house is $1.275 million.

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IvaMae: THE BOOK OF MOM

LOCAL AUTHOR ROBIN ANNE GRIFFITHS SHARES A GLIMPSE OF HER RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOK

Iva Mae: The Book of Mom By Robin Anne Griffiths After all the years of planning and changing her own funeral arrangements, she was gone. Robin sat in her home office in what felt like the aftermath of a long hard journey. She was thinking back on Iva Mae’s life, and found it hard to believe her mother would only be in her memories from now on. Iva Mae had been planning her own funeral since Robin was a child. No one really knew why she was so obsessed with the details, but it was a regular topic of conversation, especially as she grew older. Robin and Sandy, her older sister, made fun of it, and it became a regular joke between them and their youngest sister, Tammy. At ninety-one, Iva Mae had finally gone to meet her maker, and the family put together the pieces of the plans that had been made over the years. Robin believed they had done a good job under the circumstances. She also believed that although her mother would have been pleased, she would have been a little disappointed as well. Over the years, Iva Mae’s funeral plans had ranged from a chicken dinner picnic at the cemetery with her favorite gospel singer of the moment to her being flown first class from her final home in Fort Worth to the small cemetery near where she grew up on a farm outside Labette City, Kansas, which had fewer than a hundred people. Iva Mae envisioned all her friends and family arriving for the preaching: it would be her last chance to have all the sinners in her life saved. Iva Mae had not been an easy person. As Robin went through her mother’s personal items, she started to piece together a life filled with family, needs, sorrow, and happiness. It all began in 1922, on the farm in Labette County. Looking at Iva Mae’s long life, Robin was amazed at all the different things her mother

About the Author Robin Anne Griffith’s life adventure began in Parsons, Kansas, and continued in Springfield, Missouri, until her love for the tropics led her to Southwest Florida. The lust for adventure has always been at the center of her existence. From running marathons, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to traveling the globe, Robin has never feared pushing the limits. Now filling her days are all types of outdoor activities, her family, writing, helping others and looking for the story in the lives of the people she meets. Robin and her husband, Jim, live in Bokeelia, Florida, along with their rescue dog, Tiberius, and eclectus parrot, Kozmo.

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had experienced over ninety-one years: so much change, most of which she had accepted without a blink. But regarding the few things she did not accept, there was no room for negotiation. Iva Mae had shared stories of her life and growing up on the farm with her family. Robin was going through the metal box that held her mother’s important papers, such as burial plans, special photos of her with family members, and a brief autobiography. This box of miscellaneous papers had been around a long time. Robin could remember it from childhood. As Iva Mae aged, she made sure that Robin and Sandy always knew where it was and whether anything new had been added or changed. But the contents still were surprising. This is the story of Iva Mae Treadway. As a young Kansas farm girl in the 1920s and ’30s, Iva Mae grew up without electricity or indoor plumbing, and faced numerous hardships ranging from a devastating house fire to her mother’s death when Iva Mae was fifteen. Her adult years were plagued by health problems, money worries and two rocky marriages. Yet through it all, her faith in God, ability to find happiness, and love of family never faltered. Iva Mae: The Book of Mom offers a glimpse into America’s rural past and chronicles the struggles and triumphs of a woman who did not let fear stop her from discovering what life had to offer. Known for her cooking, love of holidays, and adventurous, ready-to-go spirit, Iva Mae lived her ninety-one years to the fullest. This is her story. Iva Mae: The Book of Mom is available online on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and at PJ Boox in Fort Myers.

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otal Music Source is Cape Coral’s best-kept secret,” according to Paul Marshall, a lifelong musician and employee, who is passionate about sharing his love of music. “We are a full-service music store, offering sales, rentals, lessons and repairs, for all levels of musician, from beginner to professional,” he adds. Paul is part of a knowledgeable and friendly staff, composed of professional musicians like him. A member of Southwest Florida Blues Society and American Veterans Foundation, Total Music Source gives back to the community with their family-focused business model. Their program, Guitars for Vets, offers discounted guitar lessons and storewide discounts for veterans. “We focus 100 percent on customers, parents and students alike,” Chris Hussong 28

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says. “My father, Fred, started this business in his garage in 2006, selling instruments online on eBay. Our showroom has been open one year this month.” Chris and his wife, Kim, now own the second-generation family business. Their mission statement: Offer the best prices on quality musical products and back that up with the best customer service in the industry. “We offer financing, complete rental programs and layaway,” Chris says. Online orders ship within 24 hours, and within their network, they can locate a wide variety of instruments and accessories in the brick-and-mortar store or online for the customer’s convenience. They also offer gift certificates. These professionals develop new musicians through ongoing education, including workshops and clinics. Kids and adults alike get

excited about learning because the instructors come from very diverse touring and performing backgrounds, helping to make the experience fun and adding the real-world element for growing in today’s music industry. “We focus on putting the person back into a personalized business,” Paul says. “We want this to be your neighborhood music store where you know and trust the people behind the counter.” Ranked among the top 200 music retailers nationwide by Music Trades Magazine every year since 2013, their tagline hits a high note: “From beginner to pro, Total Music Source is where to go!” Stop in and meet these dedicated musicians at 840 S.W. Fourth St., Suite 2, Cape Coral, contact them by phone at 239.458.2451 or toll-free at 877.386,6471 or email sales@totalmusicsource.com.

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Realty Report

Cape Coral Realty Report NEIGHBORHOOD

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

*DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

SW Cape Coral

$550,000

$535,000

97.27%

SW Cape Coral

$799,900

$775,000

96.89%

SW Cape Coral

$1,899,000

$1,790,000

94.26%

Yacht Club Area

$349,900

$325,000

92.88%

Yacht Club Area

$364,900

$340,000

93.18%

Yacht Club Area

$369,900

$345,000

93.27%

3+Den

Yacht Club Area

$415,000

$383,500

92.41%

Savona Neighborhood

$315,000

$340,000

107.94%

Savona Neighborhood

$424,500

$420,000

98.94%

108

Palaco Neighborhood

$489,875

$460,000

93.90%

181

Palaco Neighborhood

$769,000

$735,000

95.58%

202

Palaco Neighborhood

$1,049,000

$980,000

93.42%

Sandoval

$290,000

100.00%

2.5

Sandoval

$343,900

$335,000

97.41%

Cape Royal

$334,900

$329,000

98.24%

131

Cape Royal

$354,900

$348,000

98.06%

2.5

Cape Royal

$419,900

$405,000

96.45%

3+Den

NW Cape Coral

$499,400

$480,000

96.12%

2.5

NW Cape Coral

$589,900

$575,000

97.47%

274

NW Cape Coral

$679,900

$650,000

95.60%

157

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Lifestyle Calendar

November

NOVEMBER 1-18

NOVEMBER 11

PIPPIN

VETERANS DAY PARADE

BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATER

SE 47TH TERRACE, DOWNTOWN CAPE CORAL

Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards, Pippin is a magical, unforgettable

Join the community in honoring our American heroes and pay tribute to

tale about a young prince’s journey to be extraordinary! The new cir-

those who have lost their lives and those who are proudly serving our

cus-inspired production features an acrobatic troupe of performers,

country. The Veteran's Day Celebration is a cooperative effort of the City of

led by the charismatic Leading Player. Throughout his journey, the

Cape Coral Parks and Recreation and other local supporters. The parade

young prince is continuously encouraged by the flashy performers to

route is westbound on SE 47th Terrace from 15th Avenue to Eighth Court.

try his hand at war, love and other pleasures.

NOVEMBER 5

NOVEMBER 14 CATCH THE VISION CAPE CORAL

35TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE TOWN

CAPE CHRISTIAN

ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS

Want to know what's happening with new and exciting development in

Taste of the Town is the signature fundraising event of the Junior

Cape Coral? Attend Catch The Vision Cape Coral! Hear new and exciting

League of Fort Myers. Taste of the Town is in its 35th year and be-

announcements, find out who the next big retailers will be, uncover the real

gan as a small “French Picnic” at several locations throughout Fort

estate trends, chat with local business owners and much more. Prizes, give-

Myers. Each year, restaurants provide “tastes” of their best dish-

aways and a trade show are all part of this epic event. gloria@rasorealty.com

es at low prices to showcase their food. For more information, call 239.277.1197 or visit JLFM.org.

NOVEMBER 6-12

NOVEMBER 17-26 31ST ANNUAL AMERICAN SANDSCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP WYNDHAM GARDENS FORT MEYERS BEACH

PAINT THE BEACH PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL

The 31st Annual American Sandsculpting Championship will be a

FORT MEYERS BEACH

fun-filled event that will include world-class master sand sculptors,

Paint the Beach Plein Air Festival invites artists from across the coun-

a state championship contest, amateur contest, quick sand speed

try to come and experience all Fort Myers Beach has to offer and cre-

sculpting, sand sculpting demonstrations and lessons, Flying Colors,

ate artwork of the environs. During the event, the public is invited to

a kids activity area, and more than 50 vendors. In all, more than 2,000

observe this challenging form of open-air painting as artists capture

tons of sand will be piled and sculpted. FMBSandSculpting.com

the beauty, texture and light of the local landscape.

EVERY TUESDAY

NOVEMBER 18 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN MEETING

SURFSIDE SUNSET MARKET

THE LANDINGS YACHT, GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

SHOPS AT SURFSIDE

The featured speaker is Roberta (Bobbie) Balmer of Fort Myers/Lee

Cape Coral's only year-round farmers market. Located at The Shops

County. AAUW participated in Commission on Status of Women (CSW)

at Surfside, at the corner of Veterans Parkway and Surfside Bou-

held in New York City in March. Bobbie, who lives in Ottawa during sum-

levard, the market is located outside from November-April and in-

mer months, was part of the 20-member delegation of the Canadian

doors from May-October for your shopping comfort. Fresh, local and

Federation of University Women. Reservations are needed for the meet-

healthy produce and citrus, breads and much more! 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

ing. Email aauwleecounty@gmail.com or visit FMLC-FL.AAUW.net.

NOVEMBER 9-12

NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 25

COCONUT FESTIVAL

"A CHRISTMAS STORY"

SUN SPLASH FESTIVAL GROUNDS

BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATER

The festival is an annual celebration of Cape Coral's uniqueness to

"A Christmas Story" takes place in 1940s Indiana, where a bespectacled

the Southwest Florida area. The event includes national entertain-

boy named Ralphie wants only one thing for Christmas: an Official Red

ment, carnival rides, games, food, contests, fireworks and much more

Ryder Carbine-Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle! The infamous

over four days each November. On Saturday, support local schools

leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, an irritable department

with Achieva Credit Union's Coconut Run 5K & Kids Run. For more

store Santa and a triple dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a

information on the festival and 5K, visit CocoFest.com.

few of the obstacles that stand between Ralphie and his wish.

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One unforeseen event can have a painful impact on an entire family. Especially those living paycheck to paycheck. Children go hungry. And electric bills go unpaid. At Cape Coral Caring Center, we help our neighbors get through short-term hardships. But only you can help us help those in our community get through these challenging circumstances. Please consider donating funds or food, in any amount you can. To give, visit our website or stop by today.

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Parting Thoughts

r e lt e h S l a m i n A The Cape Coralommunity of Cape c e h t o t d e t a c i d. d ee n n is de i ls a m i n a Coral and BRINGING NEW HOPE TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA’S HOMELESS PETS Help Build Their Shelter

To engage a special bond between people and animals by means of adoption services, medical care, education and training for the prevention of cruelty and abandonment. A safe place, where

he Cape Coral Animal Shelter (CCAS) organization is progressing forward in its efforts to build a new no-kill shelter with veterinary clinic in Cape Coral. The possibilities are endless to save 40,000+ animals in a 20-year span! To date, nearly $1.4 million has been raised in donations and capital campaign pledges. The target goal is to reach $2.2 million in funds as construction is planned to begin in winter 2017 with a projected grand opening in the spring of 2018. The future location of the Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be 325 SW Second Ave. in Cape Coral, just north of Lake Kennedy. Building plans are underway and moving through proper channels and phases of the building process. Fundraising efforts include dedicated events and a capital campaign aimed at providing a unique opportunity to support the shelter and create a family legacy. The capital campaign includes naming rights opportunities for dog kennels, cat rooms, tree of life family name plaques for trees in the memory garden and outdoor play areas. Another way to help the shelter is to enroll in the monthly automatic donation program. In just a few simple steps, you can easily help the Cape Coral Animal Shelter become a reality by supporting its mission to better serve Southwest Florida’s homeless pets. Please consider donating—your 34

MISSION

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contribution goes a long way in helping the CCAS organization build a much-needed shelter for homeless and in need pets.

animals will remain in our care until they are placed in a qualified, forever home. VISION

Cape Coral Animal Shelter brings

Upcoming Events...

new hope to Southwest Florida’s homeless animals by understanding their

NOVEMBER 18: Cape Coral Animal Shelter Golf Classic—8:30 a.m. shotgun start, Coral Oaks Golf Course, 1800 NW 28th Ave., Cape Coral

needs and taking action to meet them.

DECEMBER 9: Mutt Details to come!

and loving homes.

Strut/5K—

VALUES

We will bring new hope to healthy animals by placing them in safe, responsible Respect the life of each individual animal and provide the best medical, service and shelter care for each animal while

More events are being planned to help build the shelter! Please visit CapeCoralAnimalShelter.com to arrange a donation or a pledge plan, donate building supplies, sign up for the CCAS email newsletter, volunteer or for additional information regarding the shelter and upcoming fundraising events. Help the Cape Coral Animal Shelter team build a safe place for animals in need. The need for a no-kill animal shelter is great. Healthy, adoptable animals can be saved, cared for and placed in forever homes. The Cape Coral Animal Shelter is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.

focusing on the welfare of staff, community and the animal population as a whole Treat all persons with dignity and respect in a nonjudgmental manner. The general public, staff members and volunteers are all viewed as partners in improving animal welfare and in fulfilling our mission.

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Naples • Bonita Springs • N. Fort Myers • Fort Myers • Cape Coral Most ophthalmologists have access to premium lenses, but not all surgery centers invest in the technology to maximize the potential of recent premium lens designs. Think of a pilot flying using a compass instead of GPS. You want the best pilot, utilizing the latest technology, flying the most advanced jet! Dr. Tyson’s background as a biomedical engineer at Johns Hopkins University has allowed him to participate in the development of femtosecond cataract laser surgery. Dr. Tyson performed the first Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery in Collier County at the Naples Premier Surgery Center. This system is designed to be the safest and most effective way to customize your cataract removal and correct your astigmatism.

The LENSAR™ laser, now able to work with the Cassini corneal modeling system, combines a high resolution 3-D CSI imaging device, giving a fully automated analysis of the cornea and lens surfaces. It offers significant advantages to traditional cataract surgery, giving a customized mapping of the front and back surface of the eye, which can offer a more precise correction of astigmatism. “We offer our patients the most advanced technology available in the market for their Cataract surgical experience. Achieving the best visual outcomes for our patients vision is priceless” -Farrell C. Tyson, MD, FACS

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Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgeon

Farrell C. Tyson, MD, FACS

Specializing in Cataract Surgery, Refractive Surgery and Glaucoma Treatments

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Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Glaucoma Surgery Custom Wavefront LASIK Astigmatism Correction

Peer-nominated as being among

THE BEST EYE SURGEONS IN AMERICA

Farrell C. Tyson, MD, FACS