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his year, Thanksgiving took on a whole new meaning for many Southwest Floridians, thanks to Hurricane Irma. As Christmas and 2018 quickly approach, many of us are still cleaning up, dealing with repairs, and getting back on our collective feet. Considering the forecast of what could’ve been, my gratitude is surely one of higher proportions this season. Longtime readers have no doubt noticed the changes that livinglocal™ has implemented this year. One major addition has been more content featuring our local business partners and their stories. Every person and every business has a story; and we love sharing them with you! I’m always looking for ways to improve our magazine and provide our advertisers & readers with even more value; that is exactly how our new chef/recipe feature has come about. I met a reader while dining at a local restaurant who loved the publication but wished there was a recipe every month… she and her neighbors love to cook. It’s something I had been toying with for some time and this month it becomes a reality. Special thanks to
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Bob Boye, the chef/owner of Cru, for sharing one of his favorite holiday dishes with us. This month we go behind the scenes of one Southwest Florida’s oldest and most beloved tourist attractions—the Shell Factory. It was great to personally meet the Cronin’s and Pam was gracious enough to provide me with a personal tour. I loved walking thru and reminiscing of my visits as a little girl. Although some of the original footprint remains, the Cronin’s have improved and added upon it. People travel from all over the world to visit this attraction – every Southwest Floridian needs to visit, too! As we enter the holiday season, please remember to give back. The majority of us take the simple things in life for granted – like food. Unfortunately, many individuals in our own backyard wouldn’t have a hot meal on their table if it wasn’t for organizations like the Harry Chapin Food Bank. See inside how you can make someone’s holiday a little brighter through a monetary gift or volunteering in our “For A Greater Cause” feature. As always, thank you for livinglocal,
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esides the beaches, the Shell Factory is the most visited tourist attraction in Southwest Florida according to owner Tom Cronin. In operation for 79 years, the Shell Factory has seen its share of ups and downs—thankfully things are on the ‘up’ for the operation that houses a nature park, restaurant, fun park and at 68-thousand square feet, the largest single retail space in Southwest Florida.
Cronin and wife Pam purchased the bankrupt, rundown North Fort Myers site 20 years ago. After years of developing dozens of big projects from Punta Gorda to Naples, Tom’s original thought was to improve and flip this historic property. That is, until Tom puts it, “I got a soft spot in my heart. I did something you never do as a developer—fall in love with a project.”
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“We are the only facility in the world with four free museums inside of it.” —Tom Cronin | Owner
Both Tom and Pam had sentimental ties to the tourist attraction. He went to grade school with the daughter of the original owner when the Shell Factory was located in Bonita Springs. When Pam moved to Florida as a child, she lived a couple streets away from the current location in North Fort Myers. She even completed her high school biology project on shells she found there. She remembers, “Neither one of us had a lot of experience in retail and we had over 50,000 square feet to fill at the time. The nature park was flat, we used to have volley ball tournaments on it.” Today, the Nature Park is home to more than 400 critters. Pam is particularly fond of the lemurs, while Tom jokes, “Pam is my favorite animal in the park.” On a more serious note, he continues, “One of our advantages over bigger zoos is we let kids touch the animals. We have a petting zoo and the kids love to touch and feed them. It’s one of the biggest draws we have.”
Currently, Tom is working on installing two large screen tv’s with a constant link to the Eagle Cam on Dick Pritchett’s property which has had over 120 million viewers and is located just two miles from the Shell Factory. Tom is particularly proud of the small museums the Shell Factory houses saying, “We are the only facility in the world with four free museums inside of it.” There are special exhibits from the Veterans Museum in Cape Coral and a growing Florida Fossil display. Pam says, “We don’t hunt but we have a lot of taxidermy, we call the Natural History Display.” Tom informed us that it is the large display in the country. Then of course there are the shells, the stars of the attraction. Boasting the largest collection of shells in the world, you’ll be amazed at the bins of treasures from the sea, the artwork and jewelry made from them and the most amazing coral. Pam’s favorite, “This bottle that coral grew around and its like tentacles wrapped around. It’s really cool.”
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The Cronin’s have always invested in the community, giving back countless hours and dollars. When the Lee County School Board cut its budget years ago, the Cronin’s raised money to pay for environmental education and field trips so local students could continue learning at the Shell Factory. Some 50,000 visits have been funded. Tom has certainly made a mark in Southwest Florida. As President of the Fort Myers Community Hospital (now Gulf Coast Medical Center), he brought the first MRI equipment to the area and paved the way for the first open heart surgery. That being said he says his time at the Shell Factory has been the “most fun.” One of the things the Cronin’s love most about the Shell Factory is that it is always changing, for instance, the recent rebranding of the restaurant to Capt’n Fishbone’s Seafood and Southern Favorites. The menu has been streamlined and Sonny Pham is taking over. With over 40 years of restaurant experience, Pham is a former South
Vietnamese Army Officer who fought alongside US troops and has quite a history of service. The year round Christmas shop has been expanded to 7,000 square feet in time for the holidays. Pam says, “When things at the restaurant get stressful, I walk through there.” It’s bursting with ornaments and decorations from all over the world. Pam calls Tom a “visionary,” with a brain that is constantly coming up with new ideas, taking suggestions that seem impossible and making them a reality, like the park’s zip line. The couple is committed to making the Shell Factory a destination where everyone feels comfortable and has something to do; kids, adults and pets. At 78 year s old, Tom says, “ I’ve developed over 200 million dollars worth of property in Lee and Collier Counties and this is my last hoorah…I’ve loved every minute of it.“
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To most people, vision is the most important of the five senses. 80% of our brain’s activity comes from vision. Therefore, improving your vision will also improve your brain’s activity. Correcting vision and doing it with style is something the team at I-Topian Optical takes seriously.
from the IOS Retina Scanner is projected onto a computer screen so that both doctor and patient can precisely see photos of the retina. The imagery is then saved, so like many diagnostic tests, there is a baseline. This is extremely helpful in tracking changes in the eye.
The Southwest Florida business has long been known for quality and service when it comes to eyewear, but many people forget about the part that leads to the glasses…it all starts with an examination and it is anything but basic here.
Dr. Christine went on to explain, “Using complete retinal imaging is easier on the patient, more through and better for me to diagnose a problem or potential problem.” Since both Dr.’s Joe and Christine are optometric physicians, they can also treat conditions that could come up during your routine exam.
Dr.’s Joe and Christine Reyes perform the exams with state of the art equipment. The budding doctors met while attending high school in Southwest Florida. Upon graduating medical school they wanted to return home to work in their community. I-Topian uses cutting edge technology every day, including the IOS Retinal Scanner. Dr. Joe says, “The scanner allows me to examine the entire retina with full detail at once. Blasting it with light like traditional equipment will only let me see a small area at one time. If you have had the light blasting you know how uncomfortable it can be.” The image
One of the things that Dr. Reyes loves most about practicing at I-Topian is that the exams are never rushed and he gets to spend time with each patient. He says, “I have enough time to actually help improve someone’s lifestyle.” At I-Topian the doctors perform the entire exam themselves for the most accurate and thorough exam possible.
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hef Bob Boye is a rare Southwest Florida native who studied business administration and marketing at the University of South Florida. Bored by a desk job, he began bartending a couple of days a week at Cru, and quickly became a culinary master. Since taking over the restaurant, Boye has been turning up the heat in both the front and back of the house. He spends time with his kitchen staff, the way his mentors I’M ESPECIALLY THANKFUL FOR TWO THINGS: did with him, OPPORTUNITY AND FAITH. WITHOUT ONE, challenging them I PROBABLY WOULDN’T HAVE THE OTHER. to think about - CHEF BOB BOYE of CRU everything from creative combinations of food, to how to plate them. For Boye, it’s not just about the food, but the entire culinary experience. Cru is located in The Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers. To make a reservation please call 239-466-3663.
A Festive Dish for the Holidays
Potato Squash Mash Up With Pumpkin Seed Pesto Potato Squash 3 Idaho Potatoes 1 Large Butternut Squash 1/2 Stick of butter 1 Tbsp Cumin 1 tsp Coriander Salt & pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 350oF. Wash, peel & quarter potatoes. Place in large pot of cold water on medium-high heat. Cut the squash in half, then place cut sides down onto baking sheet and roast for 12 minutes. Remove & combine with potatoes. Boil for another 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain water & allow 3-5 minutes to cool. Use a fork to carefully scoop out the contents of the squash & discard the skin. Place the potatoes & squash in bowl with the butter, cumin, coriander, salt & pepper. Combine all ingredients using either a machine mixer or potato masher until blended to desired consistency.
Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Preheat the oven to 300oF. Roast cloves of garlic for 12-15 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 350oF and roast pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet for 6 minutes. Chop up the basil leaves & set aside for later. Place pumpkin seeds ½ C pumpkin seeds in a food processor/blender. Add the chopped basil, roasted 12 Large basil leaves 5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil garlic, olive oil, salt & pepper, & blend ingredients together. Garnish your potato mash with pesto. 2-3 Cloves of garlic Chef’s Note: This is a dry pesto sauce, therefore, do not Salt & pepper, to taste expect a liquid consistency. livinglocalfl.com | NOV/DEC 2017
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Don’t Replace It Restore It
T he new year is quickly approaching,
so what greater time to start sprucing up your home. Restoring the grout between your tile floors and showers can be a tough job that tends to be overlooked. If you’ve been neglecting those hard to clean areas, look no further than Nick Smith, owner of The Groutsmith. The Florida native grew up next to the founders of The Groutsmith franchise in Sarasota saying, “He’s like family.” Smith had an established career in the restaurant industry and was starting to look for a venture of his own. On his way to a food truck convention he called his old family friend and viola, found that new venture. Smith says, “In the restaurant business you wait for everyone to come to you. Now I get out and drive around on my own schedule. The way this product
works, my customers and I are blown away by the results every time.” No high-powered machines are used; the pressure can actually damage porous grout. The type of cleaning Smith does is all by hand. No big hoses are hauled through your front door and the cleaners are PH neutral which helps to preserve the grout sealers. Smith also has a patented product that is a bit like liquid cement, finding the grooves to reseal the tile to the ground. Besides cleaning, he can change the color of your grout, giving your flooring a fresh new look that often makes your space look more open. While Smith is approaching his second year of business, The Groutsmith has been around nearly 25 years restoring f loors for a fraction of the cost of replacing them.
Family Owned and Operated for Over 24 Years www.GroutsmithSWFL.com (239) 322-2320 FREE QUOTE & IN-HOME DEMO livinglocalfl.com | NOV/DEC 2017
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Coming from a plant, it’s a natural drug that calms hyperactive states such as anxiety along with a laundry list of other ailments.
Some 40-million adults in the United States suffer from anxiety. Only a small percentage ever seek treatment and of those who do, most turn to pharmaceuticals, which have a wide range of less than desirable side effects. Dr. Sonn, founder of Iona Health and Wellness, has seen great success when prescribing medical marijuana for patients with anxiety problems and disorders. About cannabis, he says, “What’s cool about this is it’s helping a system we already have in our body… it’s one of the only drugs in the world that mimics our neurochemical receptors. Medical marijuana works the same whether it’s produced by our body or not.”
Cannabis has also proven to be a successful treatment for stress relief. Dr. Sonn explains why this is important, saying, “Stress is inversely proportionate to disease. As your stress level goes up, your immune system goes down and the more likely you are to become sick.” When prescribing cannabis to patients, Dr. Sonn says, “I like to start oral, with oils and tinctures. Everyone’s dosing is different so I need to figure out your ratio.” Dr. Sonn grew up in Fort Myers and is an integrative physician who treats the whole person, not just the disease. The doctor says, “I like to teach people how to change their lives for the better.” He has extensive medical experience, and vast knowledge behind the science of medical marijuana, a treatment that he says, “It’s not recreational… I call it medicine.”
Dr. Sonn may be reached at
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aith wore a T-shirt with the words “It is what it is.” She was one of the residents at a recent mobile pantry held in Naples by the Harry Chapin Food Bank. The food she receives means she can put more money toward paying bills and helps her cope in the wake of a recent family tragedy. “My daughter-inlaw died,” she said. Now she takes care of her son and two grandchildren. Faith is one of thousands of clients the Harry Chapin Food Bank serves yearly. With the holidays approaching, the food bank faces its most critical time of the year as it pushes forward on its mission: To lead our community in the fight to end hunger. In the three months between November 1st and the end of January, the Harry Chapin Food Bank will receive about 50 percent of the total monetary donations it collects for the fiscal year. These donations not only meet the heightened need of the holidays, but provide the means to carry on the food bank’s mission throughout the year. livinglocalfl.com | NOV/DEC 2017
The food bank was fortunate enough to receive many donations from the community in the wake of Hurricane Irma, but it’s unknown whether that generosity may translate to fewer donations during the holidays. This year, long-term recovery from Irma will mean the need is even greater. “We depend on charity at the holidays, the time when families draw together around food and focus on giving,” said Richard LeBer, president and CEO of the Harry Chapin Food Bank. “We
depend on charity at the holidays, the “ We time when families draw together around
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food and focus on giving.
are confident that our community will continue to be generous through the holidays.”
give the money away so people can eat, because that’s being a nice, kind friend.”
Many are seeking help for the first time, like Angela, who lives in Fort Myers and recently attended her first mobile pantry food distribution. “My boyfriend and I are struggling since the hurricane,” said Angela, who is disabled. “We’re just behind financially,” she said. “I’ve never been here before.”
Last year, Joy went a step further. She set up piggy banks at both her mom and grandfather’s offices for donations and collected whatever spare change she could find. The result: another $28.88 donation. Joy plans to be back this year.
The food bank provides food to about 28,000 people a week through more than 150 partner agencies throughout Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry counties. Last fiscal year, the food bank distributed more than 22.3 million pounds of food, equaling about 18.6 million meals for people in need.
The food bank thanks all the community “angels” who help feed the hungry. Every dollar donated can be turned into $8 worth of food. Charity Navigator, the largest independent charity evaluator, has given Harry Chapin Food Bank its highest four-star rating for seven consecutive years. For more information or to donate, call 239-334-7007 or visit harrychapinfoodbank.org.
At holiday time, the food bank also welcomes the community “angels” who step up to meet that need, like little Joy Youngblood. At age 5, Joy broke into her piggy bank and brought in the total, $8, as a holiday donation. “There’s a lot of money in there and I save a lot of money,” she said at the time. “You
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