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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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The Brew Issue
A tour of Our Micro-Breweries
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11 Feature
16 David Christopher - Teacher, Author & Father
20 What’s Brewing in the Cape
20 BEER
8 New Belgium Brewing
FITNESS
12 Body Weight Workout
WINE
Departments
YOUR MONEY
19 Putting Meaning Behind Your Money
WANDERING
24 A Forest of Mangroves
14 Alluring Albarino
In every Issue 3 Our Cover Artist
6 Cape Kids with Style 11 Hometown Hero
26 Community in Action 4
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Emilee Cato
Meet New Cape Coral Graduate
Submitted by proud parents Dave and Teresa Cato
Whether Emilee is spending time with friends,
going to the beach, boating and scuba diving with
her family, volunteering in the community, or
participating in various other activities, Emilee
displays a passion to help others and make the
most of life experiences. Some of her favorite
experiences and our favorite memories include
competing in the Captiva Triathlon, vacationing every June with her family in the Keys, a trip with
her mom and 8th grade French class to France and
Italy, family ski trips to Colorado, and enjoying the
Southwest Florida waterways via boats and kayaks.
As an active member of the community making a difference, we are so proud of Emilee’s efforts
throughout her youth. Emilee has volunteered in
numerous
community
activities:
she
has
volunteered her time at Cape Coral Hospital;
Special Olympics Florida 4 years running with her
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dad, both at state and local events; Food Pantry;
environmental clean-up; served as a school
ambassador; and the United Way, among many
others activities. Emilee has also participated in milee is 18 years old and now a high school graduate.
Emilee was born in Gainesville, FL, but has grown up in Cape Coral, moving here with her family when she
was 7 years old. Emilee attended Cape Elementary, then
Trafalgar Middle, before spending her high school career at Canterbury.
Emilee is the oldest of three children; her 16-year-old
brother David attends Canterbury and her ten-year-old
brother Andrew attends Trafalgar Elementary. Living in Cape
Coral, Emilee has taken advantage of what Southwest Florida offers, participating in numerous activities both in and out of
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the Florida State Senate Page program with
Senator Benacquisto, interned in Senator Nelson’s office, and
was a member of the Junior Leadership Lee County program where she was selected for the Leadership award by her peers.
Emilee has also been extremely active in school related activities outside the classroom, both on and off the field.
Emilee trained in martial arts (Tang soo do) for six years of
her youth, earning a junior black belt and competing in many
competitions. Emilee earned a four year letter in cross
country and was captain her senior year. (Emilee and her
teammates competed at the state championships the last two years.) Emilee also earned a four year letter in Lacrosse,
helping her team to two undefeated regular seasons, two years in a row, and winning two district championships.
As exciting as the athletic accomplishments are, Emilee is even more accomplished with her clubs and activities. Emilee’s
participation includes, but is not limited to Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Environmental Club, Independent Science
Research, Book Club, National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Prom Committee, Student Government, and
the Honor Council. Emilee has also held various leadership positions while participating in these clubs and activities, including as a senior co-chair of the Honor Council, President of the National Honor Society, and Vice President of the Environmental Club.
Inside the classroom, Emilee has been focused to perform and excel at the highest level. Emilee has been extremely fortunate
to have been taught and mentored by some of the best teachers in our community at all grade levels and her teachers have had a powerful impact on Emilee’s life. She has earned many awards and recognitions throughout elementary, middle, and
high school. Emilee has won many science fair awards at the school and regional level, earning recognition and honors as a
top student of her graduating 8th grade class, and earning recognition as a top student of her senior class, including being
selected as one of eight seniors at Canterbury to be inducted into the Cum Laude Society. Other recognitions and awards
include being recognized as a National Merit Scholar Commended, Brown University Book Award, Rochester University Social Science and Humanities Award, and a recipient of the Cape Coral Mayor Scholarship.
As parents, we are so proud of all of Emilee’s accomplishments, but what makes us most proud is her desire to strive to
become a better person and make a difference each day. Emilee is getting ready to embark on her next exciting chapter in
life, attending college where she plans to study public health policy as an undergraduate, with plans to continue to medical school. Emilee is in the process of selecting from some great choices which school she will attend, but we know from our
experience with our daughter that she will make the most of her next opportunity and continue to make a difference!
Emilee, your family is so proud of you and we can’t wait to see what you will accomplish in the future. Congratulations on all that you have accomplished so far and best of luck with all of your future endeavors!
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New Belgium Brewing
O
kay, so I heard a lot about this Fat Tire. Well…I heard
quite a bit about it. Alright, alright, 2 people told me
about it. I was lucky enough that a beer buddy at my
day job did a beer swap with me; thanks, Jeff. My other friend, who shall remain nameless, didn’t even offer to send me one; thanks a lot, Roman.
Anyway, being that I know nothing about the beer or brewery,
Most of the time, when I have a beer like this the toasted
malt or cameral finish keeps me from going back, but I am
really surprised at how much I like it. That mini burst of hops
really balances it out for me. I prefer a hoppy beer, but I would consider this if the selection were tight.
A little background: Fat Tire Amber Ale is from New Belgium
Brewing, based out of Fort Collins Colorado. They make some
this is when I go and check them out. BUT, I am so freaking
really good beer in that state! Colorado has been home to
later, me trying to be internet kewl.)
ASHVILLE, NC! JEAH! (Ryan Lochte word, I won’t use it again,
thirsty right now, I’m diving in. I’ll surf the web l8r. (l8r =
I grabbed a tulip glass and poured away. This beer is easily an amber ale with what looks like a slight orange hue, and a
New Belgium since 1991 and, in 2015, they set up shop in ever.) Fat Tire is widely available and they have extended their styles to reach everyone’s palette.
white head with good lacing. The smell was malty and slightly
After looking up the brewery history, I came across their core
beer, but nope. This beer has a slightly sweet, malt start with
Company Core Values and Beliefs
caramel. Immediately, I thought for sure I was in for a malty
a burst of hops that ends with a smooth finish. I can see why people rave about this beer. Damn, it’s good!
values and beliefs. I thought this says a lot about them.
1.Remembering that we are incredibly lucky to create something fine that enhances people’s lives while surpassing our consumers’ expectations. 2.Producing world-class beers.
3.Promoting beer culture and the responsible enjoyment of beer.
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4.Kindling social, environmental and cultural change as a business role model.
5.Environmental stewardship: Honoring nature at every turn of the business. 6.Cultivating potential through learning, high involvement culture, and the pursuit of opportunities.
7.Balancing the myriad needs of the company, our coworkers and their families. 8. Trusting each other and committing to authentic relationships and communications.
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Belgium
(www.newbelgium.com), what seemed like a late start in brewing turned out to be a love story with a happy ending.
I was very surprised and happy with this beer. Sometimes a
big build up leads to a big letdown, but not this time. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tried it yet, give it a go. Tell us what you think. In the meantime, happy tasting! Cheers!
-Brendan
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Meet Robert Zivkovic, USMC
Robert Zivkovic was born in Baden, Austria, but moved to the US
as a baby and grew up in Union City and then Wood-Ridge, NJ.
He moved to Florida in 2001 and to Cape Coral in 2003. Rob met
his wife, Dr. Krista Zivkovic, in the 6th grade and started dating
in high school. They got married in 1999 and have 4 boys,
Zachary (9,) Andrew (12,) Nicholas (13) and Jake (15.)
Rob enlisted in the Marine Corps after High School, where he served from 1992-1996. He was stationed in Parris Island, SC;
Camp Lejune, NC; Fort Meade, Maryland; and abroad in England,
Germany, Italy, Bosnia, Croatia and Australia. While serving, he received recognition and awards in many areas, including being
Meritoriously Promoted out of Parris Island, Defense Meritorious
Service Medal, two Joint Service Commendation medals, Pistol
Expert, Rifle Sharpshooter and others. Rob also worked for the NSA (National Security Agency) while in the Marine Corps, so he probably
has a lot of interesting stories he could share.
He now spends his time as a Real Estate Broker and Investor. Rob owns Zivkovic & Associates Real Estate Services, a full service real estate
agency & property management company with locations in Ft. Myers, Cape Coral and Matlacha (opening soon!) He also serves as Vice
Chairman of the City of Cape Coral Charter School Authority Governing Board. He has been President of the Christa McAuliffe Elementary
(CME) School PTO and Chaired the School Advisory Council there, as well. Rob has coached CCSA youth soccer, Parks and Recreation flag
football and biddy basketball, and Storms tackle football teams. He is a member of Watch D.O.G.S., an elementary school group encouraging fathers to be active in their children's lives.
He currently officiates college football at the Division 1 level. You will find him on your TV most weekends during football season. He’s been
fortunate to have officiated at the Army/Navy game, the Birmingham Bowl, the Sam Houston Bowl, The iconic Notre Dame/Boston College
Football game in Fenway Stadium, the Shamrock Series game with Notre Dame/Army at the Alamo Dome, the Shamrock Series game with
Notre Dame at the former Giants' Stadium in NJ, and the most recent and honorable, the 2016 Season ACC Championship game in Orlando.
In the community, Rob was named in Gulfshore Life’s '40 Under Forty' in 2013 as a remarkable young businessman in the community. He mentors newer football officials locally and at special clinics, and he speaks to students at schools about careers and business.
When not working, Rob enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, going to the beach, exercising, boating, and racing his Porsche Cayman GT4. He has completed a marathon, and recently participated in his first triathlon, right here in Cape Coral! The best part of living
in Southwest Florida is that he can spend time outside all year round!
Rob donates his time and money to several local and national charitable organizations, such as the Make a Wish Foundation, Parkinson Foundation, Relay for Life, as well as the local schools, clubs, sports teams and more. Thank you for your service, Rob, to our country and our community!
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BODY WEIGHT WORKOUT You're on the road, stuck in a hotel without a weight room.
Sure, there might be a treadmill for cardio, but nothing to get a really good workout. What's a fitness person to do? You can
search for a gym nearby and pay for a day pass, you can skip
the days (oh no!) or you can do a workout in your room without weights using your body weight. You can do a
and you will accelerate your ab development. You can even
modify jumping jacks to make them a more intense muscle-
building exercise. After jumping with your feet wide, instead
of returning to a standing position, assume a deep squat to
hit your calves, thighs, glutes and abs. Keep a quickened pace
workout anywhere!
to maintain the cardio benefits of doing jumping jacks.
As I've experienced traveling across the country, unless you're
Body weight squats - These squats are done like a typical
informed and prepared, you can end up skipping days instead
squat, just without weights. Variations can include jumping
of getting the workouts you need. A lot of hotels are getting
at the top of the exercise, then squatting back down. The
plenty that don't. I'm here to give you the informed part and
to include them with other exercises
better at having a complete weight room, but there are still get you prepared for working out anywhere.
Jumping jacks - This is the typical childhood jumping jack,
which is still one of the best all-around exercises. They
provide a full-body workout; you move all your large muscle
groups which, in turn, benefits your whole body; you breathe
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muscles as well. I stress that in all exercises, engage your core
deeply to engage your core so that you target your abdominal
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squat mainly focuses on the glutes and thighs, so you'll want
for a full body workout.
Pushups - The push up can benefit your entire body. You use
arms, shoulders, chest, back, abs and even your legs to perform a push up. Then, if you need more of a challenge,
you can add the variation of clapping while going up or even
adding a weight to your back if you have something available
(ie a heavy book.)
Plank Jacks - The plank is used to develop your abs and
to help alleviate lower back pain. This is done by strengthening the lower back muscles. Including the
jumping jack movement, it turns into a cardio workout that raises your heart rate and burns even more calories.
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Article by MaryJane Baker Vu, CSW Owner of Waterside Wine Club, Cape Harbour
W
hile a number of indigenous white grapes call the northwestern
corner of the Iberian Peninsula home, there is one variety that
has been making quite a name for itself outside its native land
recently. This rising star in the winegrowing community is Albariño, a light
crisp refreshing wine perfect for the warm afternoon temperatures of the upcoming summer months.
High in acidity, Albariño grapes are a comparable alternative for folks looking
to add diversity to their typical go-to Sauvignon Blancs and Viogniers. They are very food friendly wines and will pair nicely with seafood and a shellfish
repertoire. As Albariños tend to have a touch more body than the aforementioned Sauvs and Vios, they can stand up to some spicier or more
flavorful meals that other white wines may struggle to complement. Also,
Albariños showcase a minerality on the palate similar to more traditional
white varieties, but distinct in a detectable briny quality reminiscent of the
vineyards’ proximity to the ocean. Occasionally, Albariños spend some time
in oak which adds depth and richness to the ever-present aromas of apricot
and citrus fruits that dance on the palate. No need to age even the oaked
versions as this grape is best enjoyed when the wine is young and fresh. This hardy varietal grows well along the chilly rainsoaked coast of the Atlantic and is widely
planted
both
north
and
south
of
the
international border-defining Minho River,
making it a staple in both Spanish and
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Alluring Albariño
Portuguese vineyards. North of the river, in Spain’s Galicia region and
its famous wine subregion known as Rias Baixas, the grape is mainly
featured as a single varietal wine. Alternatively, south of the Minho
in Portugal’s world-renowned Vinho Verde region, most of the white
wines are blends of multiple native varietals. It’s interesting to note
as well that in Portugal, Albariño’s moniker changes slightly to
‘Alvarinho’ and is occasionally known by the name Cainho Branco.
Additionally, the Vinho Verde region has a penchant for bottling their
wines with a slight effervescence that enhances the light zippy flavor profile.
Since the Albariño grapes are right at home in a maritime climate,
they actually flourish nicely in coastal areas on this side of the pond
as well. Our New World versions are strikingly similar to their
European counterparts and the wines retain their stellar flavors and style. States commercially producing domestic Albariños are Virginia,
Oregon, Washington and some cooler, wetter enclaves along the
Central Coast of California. Likewise, New Zealand vintners are
discovering the versatility of Albariño and excellent selections from
the
North
Island
experimented.
with
which
they
are
increasingly
being
So, if you are looking for a light crisp white wine to bring to your next warm afternoon soiree, think Albariño. It is off the well-worn path
of Chards and Pinots yet pleasant and appealing to a variety of palates. Not to mention, it is reasonably priced and relatively easy to
find at your local wine shop. As the summer heat hits, refresh with
Albariño in your glass.
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Fe at ur e
David Christopher teacher, author and father Submitted by EJ Skarda
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C
ape Coral resident David Christopher is a talented award-winning teacher, author and father. As a
teacher of history at Ida Baker High School, he
presents American History in a unique storytelling manner
other books, who steered me toward writing historical fiction. Local author Lisa Black is also a great mystery writer.”
“My latest book, The Accidental American, was really exciting
in an effort to make the subject interesting. “For too many
to write. I wanted to get away from murder mysteries and try
figures, but I personalize it by describing people in detail
Callahan in the 1700’s who was sold off by his indebted
people, history is a boring subject with all the facts and and cultures of the different time periods.”
David moved to Cape Coral in 1975 from Leesburg, Florida
when he was only seven. He remarked that he really got the
rare opportunity to see the city of Cape Coral grow as fast as it did. David got his degree from the University of South
something new. I developed a young Irish lad named Colby
family to become an indentured servant to a sadistic captain
in the British Navy.” David went on to describe the plot of
his story to me and how he developed and described the life of his protagonist in that colonial American time period. “I
tried to describe The Revolutionary War battle scenes as if my
reader was actually there.” Readers can go online and read a
Florida in 1989. After beginning college as a journalism
few pages of David’s extraordinary writing style.
was then that he began his career in education and became
As a husband and father of a very active family, he is always
major, he found the study of history more to his liking. It a Certified Teacher of American History. We had a light
on the move, not only with work but with all the kids’
the classroom.
I manage to find a moment every now and then. Summer
moment discussing the challenges of teaching teenagers in
David mentioned that he wrote a number of children’s
activities. “I have very little quiet time to write,” he said, “but
break is when I get the most time to relax and be creative.”
stories before he decided to write a novel. He said doing so
I asked his wife, Dana, what she thought of his novels. “I’ve
with a house full of kids and a working wife.
is a great writer.” She also told me that David sometimes
David is an author, and has three books published: No
about something he is working on. Dana works as a testing
required him to dedicate time to write, which was difficult
Presumption of Innocence, Circumstantial Evidence, and his
read them all and like some more than others, and I think he wakes up in the middle of the night to jot down a thought
coordinator for Ida Baker High School, and her career there
most current The Accidental American. These are all
keeps her as busy as David.
thrillers, while his latest book is historical fiction with a
Between them, David and Dana are raising four children,
techniques, honed for years in the classroom, carry through
Dana are very proud of their children.
available on Amazon.com. His first two novels are mystery
touch of romance. He told me that his storytelling into his writing. David smiled and admitted that he also
likes to mix the traits and personalities of people he knows
Colby, Owen, Marleigh and Karli. I could tell both David and
“If the kids aren’t going to soccer practice or gymnastics, it is
into developing his fictitious characters. “I had to do a lot
music lessons or something else,” comments David in the
right. Also, I had to be very careful about using the correct
also love to socialize on the weekends with all our friends and
of research online to get certain historical period details
typical way a father describes life with raising children. “We
police terminology in writing my first two mystery books.”
neighbors around the pool.”
David said, “I suppose I was influenced the most in my first
David is devoted to his family in this very busy Cape Coral
two novels by Bob Morris, who has written a series of
Caribbean mystery thrillers. I also met the award-winning
author Jeff Shaara, author of Gods and Generals and many
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directions. As a family, they like to crowd into
the kitchen to help cook and have fun. They also like to plan their summer vacations to travel to different places. A few years ago,
they visited Philadelphia and before that it was New York City. David said the most inspiring side trip, as an historian, was their
visit to the Valley Forge National Historical
Park, just outside of Philadelphia. He said
that he enjoyed the Revolutionary War site and
explaining
in
detail
its
dramatic,
historical significance to his family. “When
you were there, you could almost feel George
Washington and his nearly frozen troops around you.”
Most of the year when they are home here in
Cape Coral, the Christopher family finds time
to bicycle together. “There are wonderful paths and streets to ride in our Sandoval
development,” David commented. He said that soon the boys will head off to college,
which is sad. He then added, “Once they do,
maybe I will get my own room in which to write.”
To me, David is a man with an inquiring
mind and, in part, that is why he is an outstanding award-winning educator. He has
won the Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education Award, along with the Lighthouse
Award for Excellence in Teaching. He is also
a frequent finalist for the Golden Apple Awards.
David said to me a number of times during the interview that there must be other Cape
Coral residents more interesting to interview
than him. Despite his modesty, I could tell
that he is a devoted teacher, husband and father and we are proud to have him in our
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communty.
ur Yo e on M y
By Rebecca A. Ross
PUTTING MEANING BEHIND YOUR MONEY THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT
You've likely heard about the dangers of mixing emotions
beliefs, preferences and comfort with risk – all of which
and contrarian when evaluating opportunities and making
recommendations your Advisor makes.
and investing. Experts will tell you that you need to be clinical
decisions. That's because the same instincts that often serve people well in genuine fight-or-flight situations can and often do enable poor investment choices. Excitement over
recent performance might entice one to buy a stock at or near
its high point, and anxiety over unexpected losses could well
shapes the advice you receive and influences any specific A CONTINUING JOURNEY The discovery process is critical to
successful wealth management, and it can't be a one-time
occurrence. Life and your feelings will change over time, and
many of the changes that can have substantial implications
result in sales that inadvertently lock those in losses in.
for your financial life – the birth of a child, the death of a
Emotions may have no place in investing, but investing is just
carry strong emotional connotations as well.
and strategies, investments are a means to an end. Wealth
These are exactly the times when you need an Advisor who
one part of wealth management. Like specific financial plans
management is all about ensuring those tools work toward
the life and legacy you want – for yourself and those you care about. Emotional stakes don't get much higher than that.
IT STARTS WITH THE HEART It's human nature to let emotions guide our decisions. The good news is those emotions not only have value in a functional wealth
management relationship, they're essential in setting the guide rails and goals that you and your Financial Advisor will work toward together.
This relationship begins during the initial discovery process.
Before you ever talk about how much money you have and
where it's being held, your Advisor spends time getting to
know who you are. You talk about your hopes and aspirations, what you care about and what keeps you up at night.
The understanding your Advisor gains from this process is the
lens through which they'll focus all of their financial expertise and resources, including collaborative planning experts and
industry-leading investment research. Your very personal
emotional context helps to identify and prioritize near- and long-term financial goals while providing insight into your
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 239-5419090 or rross@rwbaird.com.
parent, starting a business or transitioning into retirement –
knows you well enough to understand exactly what such
changes mean to you. An Advisor who has remained in
contact with you, checking in even when there isn't significant news to report on the performance of your
investments or the progress on your plans, will be in the best
position to offer both compassionate counsel and objective
advice when you need them most.
A MATTER OF TRUST The nature and value of your Financial Advisor's objectivity is important. Because while your Advisor
couldn't do their job without fully understanding and
appreciating the way you feel about things, they wouldn't be
doing their job responsibly if they didn't let you know when
your emotions might be clouding your perceptions or leading
you down a potentially unwise financial path.
This can involve difficult conversations, not unlike the kind
that inevitably occur in any healthy relationship. There may
be times when your Advisor has to tell you things you won't
want to hear. And for that important part of their job to be
effective, trust is essential. They need to trust that you value
their perspective enough to listen, and you must trust that the advice they give comes from a place of expertise,
understanding and genuine care for your best interests.
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C
raft beer, which is kind of the opposite of Bud and
Miller, has enjoyed great growth in the U.S. over
the past couple of decades. Between 2011 and
2016, the amount of craft beer consumed in this country
What's Brewing in The Cape
roughly doubled, and now represents about 12 percent of
total volume (but, owing to its higher prices, more than
20 percent of retail sales.) Until recently, that popularity wasn't reflected in Southwest Florida. Florida beer and ale
drinkers, it seemed, were quite content with their tried and
true brews--the ones they'd been drinking forever.
Of course, Southwest Florida has more than its share of folks from other parts of the country, and from other
countries. And when people move to Cape Coral from
distant points, they bring with them their taste in adult
beverages. That helps explain why there are now three local breweries here--joining the more than five thousand
craft breweries throughout the U.S. All of those breweries
produce the kind of suds you won't find in the beer aisle
at Publix.
My neighbor and friend, Jim Niehaus, and I recently visited
all three Cape breweries (not on the same day, of course.)
At each one, we talked with the head brewer and sampled
"flights" (paddles with holes to hold small glasses) of their
offerings. We weren't there to rate the beers--or, indeed,
to rate the breweries. Instead, we employed Jim's
Pictures & Story by Cape Coral resident Ken Franklin
Assisted by Cape Coral Resident Jim Niehaus
discerning palate to form a profile of each beer. All these
breweries have year-round house (core) beers, and
rotating taps for seasonal and special releases. Brewers like
to experiment and tweak their recipes, and there is sure to always be something new to try each time you go.
We hope you will try these special beers and ales. You may feel that craft beer is for, I don't know, hippies, or people who are somehow different from the rest of us. Be assured
that the people we saw at the three Cape breweries looked
just like the Cape Coral folks you run into at the supermarket, the PTA and the gas station. Craft beer is
being enjoyed by millions of Americans. Once you take that first sip, you'll know why.
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Jim and I visited Big Blue on a Sunday afternoon. Thirst was not difficult to muster. I was grateful for Jim's expertise, as my taste in beers runs essentially to "whatever tastes good and gives me a pleasant buzz."
Big Blue is on 47th Terrace in South Cape Coral. The owners chose the name while boating off Cayo Costa under an open, cloudless sky. We met the manager, Joe Termini, at the entrance and he brought us to the brewery in back, where we were introduced to head brewer Logan and assistant brewer Caleb. Logan began home-brewing in 2010 and three years later became a brew-master in the craftbeer industry. They weren't brewing while we were there, but we got see the rows of stainless-steel vats, the hallmarks of most beer breweries. We asked to taste all seven of the brewery's home brews. Big Blue, alone among the three Cape breweries, serves food. Beyond a couple of pretzels, we didn't sample their kitchen's offerings...we were there, after all, to taste beer. The flavors in food could have affected our (i.e. Jim's) judgments of the taste of the beers.
Servers brought flights of four brews at a time, all in glasses small enough for us to maintain respectable equilibrium throughout the tasting, yet provide enough to get an adequate sense of each brew's characteristics. After we finished the first four, they brought the next three; the order seemed mostly based on ABV, which is the percentage of alcohol by volume, and is what determines the buzzengendering potential of a beer or ale. Jim's the closest person I know to a beer expert, and brews his own from time to time, so the judgements below are his. Occasionally, when Jim and I go to a restaurant that offers a variety of beers, he asks what I think of one or the other. It's always a trick question because Jim knows I am a babe in the woods when it comes to discerning a beer's qualities. He, however, speaks the language of the beer maven.
Lightest Thing Ya Got (Other) – Lightly hopped, refreshing lager-like ale. Similar to Miller Lite and Coors Light, but way fresher.
Amber Ale (Red Ale - American Amber / Red) – Well balanced malt and hop flavor, smooth. Perfect for the Yuengling drinker. Honey Brown Ale (Brown Ale – Other) – Roasted malts at first, with subtle honey finish. Reminds me of Newcastle Brown Ale, the beer that got me into homebrewing.
India Pale Ale (IPA) – My favorite style – pairs perfectly with the Florida sub-tropical climate. Floral aroma sets the stage for the grapefruit and citrus bitterness bloom in the palate, finishes like an insideout smile.
Florida Gypsy (Raspberry) (Sour - Berliner Weisse) – Eye-catching reddish-pink hue. Effervescent and lively. This one is a rollercoaster ride for the taste senses. Starts as a berry cider then plummets into a sour dive to be quickly rescued by the starfruit finish.
Cloudy With A Chance of Grapefruit (Pale Ale – American) – Hip-hop blend with a broad spectrum of evolving flavors. This one is a journey for the mind to identify the different hop characteristics.
Summer Sipper (Shandy with Cucumber and Basil) – Craft brewers know no boundaries and this one goes there and beyond. Take a few whiffs before you indulge, and as the name suggests, just take sips. The softness of the cucumbers is contrasted by the basil, and made the foliage of the nearby trees seem more vivid. I felt a stronger connection with nature in the end.
Personal favorite: Cloudy With A Chance of Grapefruit – “euphoric”
Big Blue Brewing 4721 SE 10th Pl (239) 471-2777 bigbluebrewing.com
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Our second brewery-- and Cape Coral's first -- is Cape Coral Brewery, just a few blocks from Big Blue on the south side of Cape Coral Parkway. The owner and brewmaster is Chris Hart; his wife, Heidi, is co-owner.
Cape Coral Brewery is different from Big Blue in one important respect--you can buy Cape Coral Brewery's beer in other places, whereas Big Blue doesn't yet have that form of licensing. So, if you like something at Cape Coral Brewery, you can either take it home in one of their growlers (bottles for draft beer, for the uninitiated) or order it at one of the local restaurants and bars that sell the company's brews.
The evening Jim and I visited Cape Coral Brewery, they were playing their weekly meat raffle -- drum accompaniment by Chris -- in which customers pay a couple of bucks for chances to win some bar-food-type meat that Chris gets at Paesano's market, another local establishment just down the street. That's another point about this brewery, as well as Scotty's: They don't have a food-serving license yet. So, it's BYO or visit one of the food trucks that come by if you want to chow down while sipping the brews. Cape Coral’s first microbrewery, appropriately named. Chris is a mixology master, creating a wide range of one-of-a kind flavored brews.
Yacht Club Cream Ale – Clean and cooperative. Great start for those new to craft beer.
Gongoozler Ale – Crisp with slight fruit aroma. The next logical step forward from the Cream Ale.
Snogging Scarlet – Medium body, well balanced malt and hop flavor. Similar to Killian’s Irish Red. Where’s the corned beef? Bad Buoy IPA – Pine aroma, full-body East Coast style IPA. Bold but well behaved.
Derby Day Pie – Special release pecan-chocolate pie concoction. Dessert in a glass. Can I get another slice?
Ship Faced (Wheat) – Whoa, easy does it! The 7.3 % ABV wheat ale starts strong and finishes pleasant. Mango Tango Foxtrot – Everything tastes better with mango, as does this refreshing light ale. Grapefruits Of Wrath (Wheat) – Starts as a battle for the taste buds, but tames nicely.
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Personal favorite: Bad Buoy IPA – “hop Heaven”
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Cape Coral Brewing Company 839 Miramar St (239) 257-1033 capecoralbrewing.com
Our third Cape brewery was Scotty's Bierwerks, located just off Pondella, not far from Pine Island Road in the North Cape. Owner Scott Melick prefers the term "Brewer" instead of "Brewmaster." His assistant is Megan, who doubles as bartender and general factotum. They've been in business for less than a year.
Scotty's, like Cape Coral Brewery, doesn't have a license to serve food, so they host a rotating array of food trucks. The night Jim and I visited, the food was provided by Weiner Dogs. A specialty is the brat dog steamed in one of Scotty's ales. (We're not here to review food, but suffice to say that the brat made for one tasty dinner on a Thursday evening.)
The industrial-looking exterior at Scotty's opens to an interior that borders on cavernous. Behind the bar and sitting areas is a brewery that looks like it was built with a successful business in mind. Occupying some of the space for now is a game area, including corn-hole toss, board games, blocks for the kids, and a dart board.
According to my beer-expert pal Jim, the opening of Scotty's makes the Cape "a serious contender in the craft beer industry. Scotty is a purist with a deep understanding of the science, from fermentation to carbonation, which is reflected in his true-to-form brews."
Hefeweizen – Hints of clove and banana emerge in this classic German-style wheat. No passport required.
Irish Red Ale – Tasty roasty malt body with lightly hopped flavor, leaving illusions of shamrocks dancing in the head. American Pale Ale – An awakening for the taste buds and the perfect way to prepare for an IPA. American IPA – Citrus aroma, lingering tangerine-orange flavor. Hop magic!
Dunkelweizen – Earthy, subtle toasty taste. This German dark wheat has been thoughtfully tuned for the summer season. Don’t be afraid of the dark!
Red IPA – A one-of-a-kind malt and hop experience. Toasted caramel flavor with generously dry hopped finish.
Saison – The tour of Europe continues with this lively highly carbonated Belgian-style pale ale. The special yeast creates a light spice and fruit zest.
Personal favorite: Red IPA – “incredible”
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Scotty's Bierwerks
901 East Industrial Circle (239) 888-5482
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A Forest of M
Tucked away in eastern Cape Coral is a nature lovers gem. Four
Mile Cove Ecological Preserve is a saltwater wetland containing 365
acres of red, white and black mangroves and marshlands. It is a rare
opportunity to discover Florida's unique landscape and wildlife in the heart
of this growing city.
Located near the Midpoint Memorial bridge, the ecological preserve displays a
Veterans memorial, recognizing and honoring the brave men and women who have
served our country.
The visitor center showcases local wildlife and provides a trail guide as well as information on
the park. The trail is an easy hike, just over a mile, along a boardwalk which winds through the
marsh. A forest of mangroves, thick and tangled, form a tunnel overhead.
A variety of birds perch high in the trees including herons, egrets, osprey and ibis. The wetland is home to
raccoons, snakes, crabs, and the occasional alligator.
The preserve provides an opportunity to discover the importance of marsh plants and mangroves, which are a vital
part of the environment in SW Florida. They serve to ďŹ lter pollutants as water drains from the mainland to the river.
Mangroves also trap nutrients and protect the shoreline from erosion. Mangrove leaves, roots and wood provide food
and habitat for wildlife, including endangered species.
Mid way through the park the boardwalk extends out to a pier overlooking the Caloosahatchee River. It is a tranquil
place to stop and rest and if lucky, see a manatee grazing in the shallow water.
The Ecological park can also be explored by water. Kayak and canoe rentals are available weekends from November
through May. Rentals are available for two hours, 1/2 day or full day. The kayak trail contains narrow waterways
which snake through mangrove tunnels, areas of shallow water with obstacles, and low hanging branches. Bring your
sense of adventure and curiosity, and leave your fear of snakes behind.
Whether you explore by land or water, Four Mile Cove is an excellent day trip for the nature lover who appreciates
straying from the beaten trail.
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C o In m A mu ct n io it n y Florida Small Business Development Center announces 2017 Distinguished Entrepreneur award winners The Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) announced the 2017 Distinguished Entrepreneur of Southwest Florida awards at its annual dinner on Wednesday, May 10.
The FSBDC awards are held annually to recognize three Southwest Florida small businesses for their innovation, advocacy and business growth. This year’s Distinguished Entrepreneur of Southwest Florida is Dr. Anais Aurora Badia, owner of Florida Skin Centers. Guido A. Minaya, owner of Minaya Learning Global Solutions, was named Innovator of the Year. Advocate of
the Year is Brian Rist, owner of Storm Smart. An additional honor, the William O. Webb award, was presented to A & E Auto Repair.
“We celebrate the business owners that took an idea, grew that idea into a business and created a positive impact on the economy in the Southwest Florida community,” said FSBDC Regional Director Lois Knox.
Dr. Badia, a board certified dermatologist and the only pediatric dermatologist in Lee County, opened Florida Skin Center in
Fort Myers in 2001. She has since expanded her operations into Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres, with the community’s public opinion polls naming her Cape Coral and Fort Myers dermatology centers “The Best” in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Guido A. Minaya has a deep background working directly for Fortune 500 companies and more than 25 years of corporate learning and development management expertise. His company, Minaya Learning Global Solutions, helps clients define a path forward to accomplish their business and workforce performance improvement goals.
Brian Rist is sought out by local companies seeking insight, dedication to the community, and commitment to excellence.
The Storm Smart president is actively involved with seven different non-profit associations and has engaged in numerous community initiatives over the company’s history.
The FSBDC at FGCU offers one-on-one, confidential, no-cost consulting and low-cost workshops for businesses throughout Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. The state designates the Florida SBDC Network as Florida’s principal provider of business assistance.
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A tribute to the generous spirit of Lee Health legend,
Jim Nathan By Michael Chatman
It’s likely that many of us have been touched in some way by the devastating effects of substance abuse -- whether through
a personal battle or by watching a loved one struggle with addiction. Despite the crippling consequences of the disease,
many aren’t aware of the courageous acts some of our most prominent leaders have taken to address key issues and create
solutions. In 1989, Jim Nathan, longtime Lee Health chief executive officer, established the Lee County Coalition for a DrugFree Southwest Florida. His goal was to provide resources and increase awareness of the dangers of drug abuse in our region.
For nearly three decades, the Coalition partnered with schools, businesses, organizations and community leaders to create,
implement and support prevention and recovery programs.
Jim’s legendary work ethic, leadership and unfailing ability to solve difficult problems is the secret behind his success and
he continues to inspire us all. I know Jim is proud that Cape Coral Community Foundation continues his legacy and turns his
values into game-changing social impact.
The Cape Coral Community Foundation recently awarded a $6,000 grant to the Coalition to support its new marijuana
prevention program. Developed in partnership with “Street Chicks in Recovery” and mental health experts, this innovative and interactive program is designed to help our community youth understand misconceptions, decipher fact from myth,
learn how marijuana affects the developing brain’s structure and function, and increase their knowledge and awareness
through science, technology and communication. The Cape Coral Community Foundation pays tribute to Jim Nathan, a true
community philanthropist. We honor his legacy and will ensure his philanthropy continues to make a meaningful difference in our communities.
If you would like more information on the program and how to have the presentation brought to your group, please contact the Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida at (239) 931-9317.
Michael Chatman is president & CEO of the Cape Coral Community Foundation, the global center for generosity, and can be reached at
michael@capecoralcf.org, on Twitter @michaelchatman. The foundation is located at 1405 SE 47th Terrace, Unit 2, Cape Coral. For information, call 239-542-5594 or go to CapeCoralCF.org
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Flexible Classes on Demand 615 Cape Coral Parkway, Ste. 205
Cairn Park Memory Care Home 2003 Academy Blvd
Welcome New Cape Coral Businesses! Keeping It IN The Cape! Experience Family Chiropractic Dr. Omar and Jazmin Clark 2378 Surfside Blvd. Suite A133
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Tropical Breeze Fun Park 234 Santa Barbara Blvd
Bricks & Sticks Fishing Tournament
The Lee Building Industry Association (Lee BIA) Bricks & Sticks
Fishing Tournament on May 12-13 at Tarpon Point Marina raised $12,500 for Lee BIA Builders Care. Proceeds will benefit Lee BIA organization
operations,
as
well
as
provide
emergency
construction services to elderly and disabled community members
in need through the Lee BIA’s nonprofit charitable arm, Builders Care.
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Every Saturday
Cape Coral Farmers Market
June
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,
June 10th
Oma's Heart Ladies Tea
Fun Fashion Show, Delicious Served Lunch, Lots of Great raffles, Friendship & So Much More! $25 per person or $200 for a table of 8, Decorate your table to win the Golden Teacup! Bring a Toy to be entered in a Special Raffle! Where: Cape Cabaret, 4725 Vincennes Blvd, (239) 549-3000
Drag Queen Bingo
Proceeds will benefit the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. $10 cover includes one bingo card. Buffet available for $5.
Where: Moose Lodge 2199, 155 N. Santa Barbara Blvd, 6-9 pm
Cruising the South Cape Trolley Event
Travel on the exclusive trolleys to 10 “ports of call”, enjoying a drink and appetizer sample at each place. You could win a 7-day Caribbean cruise for two, with all taxes and port fees paid!* Where: Leaves from Big John Plaza, 1215 Cape Coral Parkway E,
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June 17th
Things to do
Truck, Jeep & SUV Beach Show
Food, music and a 50/50 drawing to benefit the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies will be given in each class (including children’s class) and a Best in Show for the overall winner. WHERE: Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5892 Driftwood Pkwy
June 21st
IBERIABANK's "Funky Fashion Show"
June 22nd
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
Guests will enjoy raffle prizes and a silent auction area, while receiving two complimentary drinks with price of admission. Proceeds from the admission fees benefit PACE Center for Girls of Lee County. Where: Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5892 Driftwood Pkwy
June 30th
The "Art of Yoga"
In partnership, YogaFit and the CCAL is hosting a night of fun, wine and light refreshments, as well as a large variety of original artwork by members of the Cape Coral Art League!
Where: YogaFit Studios, 1715 Cape Coral Pkwy W, from 5-8 pm
For the MOST Comprehensive Calendar of Events in Cape Coral Go To: CAPESTYLEMAG.COM
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