Out and About

from Shell Point Life (Jul/Aug 2022)

Connections Corner

Out & About

LSCO CSU Marine Auxiliary team members Mark Sytpinski, Andy Wagner and Herb Sweet

Keeping our Waterways Safe

Did You Know? Lee County has approximately 600 miles of shoreline and is ranked third among 67 Florida counties for its number of registered boaters. Because of our popular waterways, Lee County Sheriff’s Office partners with agencies and residential communities to keep our waters safe. Recently, Shell Point forged a partnership that provides the LCSO Civilian Support Unit Marine Auxiliary team with boat dockage at the Shell Point Marina. “A relationship with our community is incredibly important as it is essential to our operation. The opportunity to dock one of our CSU boats at Shell Point will allow our Marine Auxiliary team to quickly reach our Marine Unit and assist with patrolling and support,” said LCSO Sheriff Carmine Marceno. “The safety of our citizens and visitors will always come first, and we will do everything we can to ensure it.”

Shell Point President Martin Schappell added, “We welcome LCSO’s Civilian Support Unit Marine Auxiliary team, knowing their presence will encourage mindfulness of the wake zone, protect our seawall and marina, and help foster an overall sense of safety in the area.”

Bonus “Did You Know?”: Two Shell Point residents serve as LCSO Civilian Support Unit volunteers: Terry Hall (Nautilus) on bike, and Ian Rankin (Lucina) in a patrol vehicle. Interested in volunteering? Contact the LCSO Civilian Support Unit at (239) 477-1422 or CSU@sheriffleefl.org.

Quite the Catch!

Resident George Bundschu (Oakmont) fishes locally several times a week, and keeping his 22-foot Scout bay boat Georgie Girl at the Shell Point Marina offers easy access to the Gulf of Mexico. Recently, with the assistance of Bob Tanis (Sundial) on the gaff, he landed a 39-inch Cobia. “He was feisty!” said George. They also caught and released Permit fish. He and Bob are both members of the Shell Point Fishing Club, which meets at 1:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at The Cove in The Estuary.

Bob Tanis (Sundial)

Shell Point Golf Club Hosts Events

Shell Point Golf Club was the proud host of the Lee County Middle School Golf Championship in May. Twenty-one players representing Cypress Lake Middle, Three Oaks Middle, Diplomat Middle, Oasis Charter and Bonita Charter competed, with Oasis Charter earning the title of Team Champions. In August, Shell Point Golf Club is scheduled to host another Junior Golf event, along with a Southwest Florida PGA Tournament.

The talented students of Gulfshore Ballet, joined by amazing professional guest artists Adiarys Almeida and Taras Domitro, beautifully brought Don Quixote to life at Tribby Arts Center. Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, December 17, when they return to Shell Point with a performance of the traditional holiday favorite, The Nutcracker.