Ad_Page.indd 1 10214 1159 AM Features RSWLIVING 36 Rockin Out at Belushis A club with celebrity power, is the newest live comedy and music venue to open its doors in Fort Myers. The brainchild of entertainer Jim Belushi, it pays homage his brother John Belushi family name. 42 Tis Season Shop Our guide local retail scene might just send you on a shopping spree. Find specialty boutiques, jewelers, gourmet stores plazas where can shop till drop. SPECIAL SECTION ON THE COVER co-owner Belushis, Myers new club. 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Opinions expressed contributors are not necessarily those 6 334 7 PUBLISHERS LETTER I Strengthening Bonds t always seems November December zip lightning speed, signaling another coming close. And Im sure like me, too yourself reflecting your noteworthy achievements 2014--what did right, what improved milestones accomplished. most proud recognition Media received as No. Magazine Publisher Lee County County. support from community, our readers online followers who gave us ranking overwhelming we team very receiving. believe success result how interact you--our subscribers, advertisers, community course partners entire team. Oftentimes input makes difference. We listen you, when an opportunity presents itself endeavors Gulfshore Opera, nomadic opera company will hold first season performances November, board get word out introduce yet great cultural asset. Marching Beat 79. Working highly motivated only happy day office, but success. Cordial greetings morning wishes safe journey home end small say, Hey, looking forward office tomorrow. Its also important step building stronger It was long ago asked, Arent lucky having such Well, said, luck everyone receives once while. think am blessed professionals have ability talent, diligently doing their best. This serve best neighbors, ourselves closest hearts. Publisher, 10414 1102 TOP PHOTO DANIELA JAEGER BOTTOM BISTRO MD As wrap up year, focus turns holidays, time giving. Of course, comes mind list, chance buy present hope members friends treasure. tradition exchange gifts, if look around, there many other give, toy drives numerous volunteer opportunities. Doing so children group helps reconnect strengthen bonds between each other. Think pause fast-paced, somewhat turbulent, world today well way create positive well-balanced environment forward. My wish grows closer friends, creating haven needs met days peaceful. holiday gather want consider latest hot spot Belushis. On 36, read about opened famous Blues Brother comedian, musician actor himself. If youre lucky, night Jims town takes stage Lastly, wouldnt complete Holiday Shopping navigate scene. Whether food items exquisite gift, were youll these stores. From filled good cheer, all, lots love. 9 MAKING WAVES honor roll residents Floridas island coast who, everyday lives, make special. CURING CRAVING Everyone has heard name seen commercials. Soon, taste store kind. Johnsonville Sausage--the leading brat brand United States--will Sausage Marketplace North Naples mid-November. notable meat manufacturer produces 40 different sausage varieties, sell signature smoked-cooked links, meatballs burger patties right store. 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When paired food, flavors blend together fated characters perfectly wrought romantic novel. Winter Festival, Jan. 23 25, include number creations national chefs vintners. Guests indulge myriad combinations while benefiting at-risk youth. 239-514-2239, napleswinefestival.com --M.P. MONEY WELL SPENT Stuffing into jam-packed sound trying add filling overly plump Thanksgiving turkey. However, Small Saturday continues gain since started American Express 2010. Following Black Friday, Saturday, Nov. 29, centered mom-and-pop shops, indie like. midnight mall rush thrilling, buying straight allows nice change pace. Check website locations. americanexpress.comus small-businessshop-small 10514 733 LEFT JENNIFER JORDAN MCGURK RIGHT JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE LLC MIDDLE GORDON GROUP 11 ARTWORK JONATHAN KANE TIPS How stay organized pack pro BY KALYN BROOKE hile toward any trip often centers destination research, airline pricing accommodations, undoubtedly occurs during packing stage. 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At professionalorganizerflorida.com, download Ultimate Checklist, includes Z. TRAVEL-SIZE TOILETRIES ANOTHER GREAT WAY MAXIMIZE SPACE SMALLER CARRY-ON BAG, ITS WISE CHECK TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONS WEBSITE--TSA.GOV-- WHAT CAN CANNOT TAKE YOU. wear outfit every day, Pack home, multiple purposes. Choosing neutral color scheme, brown, beige black, reduces down pieces mix match, classic sets jewelry go practically attire. For fun statement piece, complements several outfits, expensive home. footwear, recommends taking no three pairs against requires separate set shoes. Everything able Maximize Space Much Possible After eliminating non-essentials, heaviest bottom arrange fill crevices created handles. Shoes, rolled jeans toiletry place start, padded pouches within openings. Other tricks storing fragile middle reduce damage, stuffing socks Rolled shirts pants lessen wrinkles, room even clothes. simply anything else compression wonderfully pinch. Clear storage function money. 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Exacerbating decline steady improvement finances federal government, whose yearly deficits one-half recessionary peaks--hence, supply Treasury yield-starved institutions bid on. Continued Slack Economy level prevailing economy will, correlate rate inflation. Those surge inflation recent flood cheap money forget commodity boom 2006 2007, raw material hit simultaneous peaks around world, consumer index CPI States rising percent annual rates. unrealistic expect 3-percent far below 2007 peaks, wages rates, industries still operate capacity, million workers remain jobless. Beggar thy Neighbor Export Pressures With U.S., Japanese Eurozone economies mired subpar growth, central banks policymakers sought grow nations prosperity emphasizing exports. currency values relative trading currencies means incentivized bankers keep discourage foreign investment. frankly downward pressure continuing, China, Brazil, South Korea European Central Bank recently process export partners. Turnover Money economics, roughly equals multiplied turnover Starting 2008, velocity plummeted plummet 2013--long recovery began. Simply put, injections stimulus 2008 bolster consumption investment, instead businesses, individuals debt large cash cushions. defensive behavior persists, economic growth stalled. Government Balance Sheets Repairing Finally, cant overlook intense Washington under foreseeable future--whether policy correct not. Allowing imperil rebounding, ratesensitive housing, autos construction participants levered balance sheets low-cost funds. ominous, points huge impacts government budgets swelling costs crowding spending politically popular programs. worrisome, impair face value 22 trillion municipal held causing mark-to-mark losses force firms contract activities. Hanser founder co-chairman Captiva Trust Company, Sanibel-based wealth firm divisions Naples, Tampa Chicago. Learn sancaptrustco.com. PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY 31 COASTAL COMMERCE Kick relax waterfront restaurant made-from-scratch scores big diners spices. almost Little House Prairie meets Top Chef. DeGennaro strangers biz. Wayne, Jersey, native spent decades owning operating restaurants, ones Maine Florida--The Island Cow, Hungry Heron Art Cafe. Nellies one-size-fits-all eatery fact, aims please tastes palates. Did gator bites menu hamburger lobster steak dinner, says DeGennaro. diverse menu, preservatives fair challenges. definitely costly scratch frozen products dropping fryer, explains example, log mozzarella, harden cut need, bread order. made scratch--no hormones, antibiotics--whenever can. NICK CILETTI heres nothing nervous head longtime Nervous Beach. Owner Rob jokes he came ago. saw seagulls fish pelican, my daughter Nellie That bird acting lunatic fight off seagulls, ever wanted iconic Adirondack chairs, perhaps fit. old-fashioned way, compare taste. rest staff pride themselves relaxing beachy atmosphere views Matanzas Pass boat traffic, putting body. went hundreds time, cutting meats, growing colors, funky signage stands First Street 1122 Among all-natural ingredients baker Kate Orzel. Brooklyn inception. in, breads, rising, shaping baking up, explains. Baking truly labor love gets p.m. a.m. earliest. longer. grew mom breads selling say blood. Theres working product. results. certain amount instant gratification looks wonderful, smells wonderful good. Orzel loves admits, does job challenging terms fresh. stabilizer preservative, long. basically eaten same day. kind sad throw babies Orzel, hard worth because knows free chemicals. faces often. THIS OPPOSITE PAGE drinking rum concoction bar, watching traffic patio T-shirt, visit quintessential experience. WE WENT HUNDREDS YEARS BACK TIME. STARTED CUTTING OUR OWN MEATS, FISH GROWING SPICES. --ROB DEGENNARO, OWNER NERVOUS NELLIES 21 734 Head through fresh-from-the-oven owner found setting Pass. secondhand feedback servers bartenders. Usually They breads. run people grocery light up. Oh, stuff. baked goods rave about. quick glance Facebook show landscape devotees, West. One person wrote craving bites. Too bad Colorado Till DeGennaro, customer satisfaction armed plenty regulars, frequent week. marina behind us, waterfront, boats staycation. town, vacation, product fresh bread, ruin it, restaurant. lot meat, fish, pretty damn start. DEGENNARO REST STAFF PRIDE THEMSELVES NOT ONLY CREATING RELAXING BEACHY ATMOSPHERE LIVE MUSIC WATERFRONT VIEWS MATANZAS PASS BOAT TRAFFIC, THEY ALSO WANT FEEL GOOD ABOUT FOOD PUTTING INSIDE YOUR BODY. Beach Waterfront upstairs Uglys Waterside Bar located 1131 St., information, call 239-463-8077 nervousnellies.net. Ciletti contributing Media. GETAWAYS Turks Caicos provide glimpse Caribbean past EVANGELIA GANOSELLIS inhabited. majority populations 30,000 resides Providenciales known Provo, developed countrys main airport, Airport. Provo boasts renowned beach considered worldwide vacationers. Grace Bay, seven-mile stretch white sandy shore vibrant blue ocean, protected healthy, coral reef become visitors. Together hotels, shops close proximity, tourist hub. eager venture beyond areas, see. Few better Mark Parrish, managing Provo-based ecoadventure Big Unlimited TCI resident 1997. Parrish kayaked internationally wetlands North, Middle East Caicos. Hes free-dived unexplored underwater cave Caicos, largest uninhabited Caribbean. later, all. 1492, weeks sea search World, Christopher Columbus crew arrived flat blanketed green trees, surrounded inhabited Lucayans. Today, depending ask, locals Grand Turk. capital prime places scholars 500 islands southeast Bahamas. Believe parts islands, changed. While faced inevitable development, islands--referred TCI--remain well-preserved offer Colonial architecture lines Front Turk, donkeys roam freely among abandoned salt pans dating late 1600s. British Overseas Territory, lies Bahamas comprises cays, eight low-lying, mostly undeveloped reefs boast 230 miles powdery beaches along azure waters Sea. Uninhabited Water Cay rock iguana, endangered species endemic Bay healthy snorkelers divers. today, exploring islands. Thats massive draw. venturing water stand-up paddleboards. cruise mangroves, sounds chirping seabirds lapping waves mangrove roots. Home array juvenile life, forest nature sightings. Youll baby barracudas darting across path lemon sharks slinking paddles. average temperature ranges 90 degrees year-round, chances spend enjoying sort outdoor activity. Several outfitters charters services. paddleboard Unlimited, scuba dive snorkel Dive sail Sun Charters. January April, eye humpback whales migratory route Silver Banks. viewing Salt Cay. adventurous, short ferry ride away. Cottage Pond, submerged sinkhole depth 250 feet, historic cotton plantation Wades Green. Conch Caves, above-water system Bahama Archipelago. Snorkel Mudjin Harbour handfuls glass shells. life balance, exploration travel, too, food. culinary offerings heavily influenced surrounding fellow four, cultures together, Philippe Legagneur, Atabeyra, operated Charters, 69-foot retired cargo ship now operates charter sailing vessel cays. JOE JARDINE 25 IF GO USEFUL dollar official Islands. language English. passport TCI. services direct flights major cities. GETTING AROUND ISLANDS 649-946-5406, tciferry.com interCaribbean Airways formerly Air flies Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Jamaica. 649-946-4999, interCaribbean.com turksandcaicostourism.com WATER-SPORT ACTIVITIES 649-946-5034 bigblueunlimited.com Divers 649-946-2432 grandturkscuba.com 800-234-7768 954-351-9771 diveprovo.com 649-241-1009 saltcaydivers.tc Deep Charters 649-946-5612 silverdeep.com 649-231-0624 facebook.com suncharters EATING PROVO Bugaloos 649-941-3863 facebook.combugaloos .conchcrawl Da Shack Rum 649-946-8877 daconchshack.com Fresh Catch 649-243-3167 facebook.comfreshcatchtci Hole Wall Williams Plaza, Old Road 649-941-4136 Mr. Groupers 649-242-6780 mrgroupersrestaurant Three Queens Hills 649-941-5984 TCIs forests explored paddleboards, allow areas accessible boat. native, Ganosellis lived Providenciales, TCI, 2012. 26 Lower Bight Provo. unique. Locally caught particularly snapper grouper, portion diet. So, jerk dishes Jamaican culture. talk conch, marine snail serves symbol conch fritters, salad, pecancrusted Legagneur ways--steamed grilled conch. goes here, international cuisine. Try why piece embrace essence history culture, people, sample fare and, above explore. Seek private sanctuary, beach, rocky cliff hidden cove. 27 OUTDOORS Airports wildlife planes R ED BROTAK involved, extent damage any. identification struck impossible site, remains sent Smithsonian Institutes Feather Identification Lab. Here experts determine type involved. Since 2004, FAA exceeds conduct Wildlife Hazard Assessment WHA. Then must produce Plan submit approval. survey birds property dangers present. 2005, consulting firm, completed preliminary Hazardous Group formed 2005 coordinate activities various entities involved overseen Environmental Compliance manager, Renee Kwiat, instrumental group. goal planners, wildlife, implementers, operations maintenance RSW. steps taken threat. First, hospitable inviting, emember famed Miracle Hudson 15, 2009, Captain Sully Sullenberger successfully landed powerless jetliner River 155 safe. plane had flock Canada geese, jet engines quit. Even this, airports avert problems caused airplanes meet leader implementing innovative approaches solve problem. proactive utilizing technology mitigation deterrents enhance safety aircraft B. Public Affairs Department Port Authority task considering abundance tropical paradise. busy serving passengers per Federal Aviation problem seriously. Every strikes form pilot report detailing exact location encounter, animal EVERY TIME AN AIRCRAFT STRIKES SOME FORM WILDLIFE, PILOT IS REQUIRED FILL OUT REPORT DETAILING EXACT LOCATION ENCOUNTER, TYPE BIRD OR ANIMAL INVOLVED, EXTENT DAMAGE ANY. trees removed grass mowed short. Ponds grounds modified steep banks. wading birds. perimeter fence terrestrial animals deer uses computers hazard reduction program. Bird encounters detailed computer database. Geographic GIS graphical displays risk areas. grounds, 6,000 acres, constantly patrolled personnel specifically trained management. Their Ford Explorers equipped loud sirens, scare Agents pyrotechnics purpose. innovation, Moreland notes, commercial border collie key methods deter roosting nesting near runways taxiways. 29 8-year-old named Sky routinely accompanies agent James Hess rounds especially useful scaring larger According Tom Nichols, RSW, Sky, collie, dog integral possible. technically owns care, stays shes working. Only resort killed, depredation officially called. exception species, 200 killed fewer airports. Florida, alligators occasionally grounds. Trappers called remove beasts. There accidents injuries due years, annually, 63 Strikes annually. perspective, 82,000 annually period. So fly knowing possible done ensure safety. puts serious business. Freelance Brotak meteorology professor turned stay-at-home dad. He western Carolina frequently vacation Florida. exists top Sky. patrol hazard. 30 WAS FIRST COMMERCIAL AIRPORT BORDER COLLIE AS ONE KEY METHODS DETER BIRDS FROM ROOSTING NESTING NEAR RUNWAYS TAXIWAYS. --VICTORIA MORELAND, AT 19 parlors slice surprising ANN MARIE OPHELAN onions pizza, guests new, adds Mandy. Moon personal recommendations order companys motto Life Less Ordinary. pizzeria offers ordinary toppings pepperoni, mushroom, pizza lovers interesting boy, store, pizza. Consider alligator Alligator Evans Neighborhood shrimp Capones Gamberetto bleu cheese Cheese Pinos Pizzeria Pizzas creative pies BLUE MOON PIZZA S easoned black beans, chicken, jalapeno peppers, red onions, spicy ranch, cilantro, avocado cheese-- youd served tortilla shell. Or seasoned cayenne-candied bacon smoky barbecue sauce Doesnt bun Instead, crust Santa Fe Chicken BBQ Myers, locations Georgia. Mandy Slater, husband Kelvin, founded Pizza. Classic Italian sausage, bell mushrooms Grimaldis Coal Brick-Oven Bonita Springs. ketchup, mustard, lettuce pickles Steel Curtain cheeseburger Great White Grill eggplant tops Primavera Matzaluna, Kitchen, Island. choices thin-crust wood-fired pizzas weekly specials, toppings, favorites. specials scampi carnitas roast pork hits, E.J. Lussier, Matzalunas general manager. range Angelo, topped sweet four cheeses pomodoro sauce, Caprese, covered tomatoes, roasted garlic chopped basil. piled mile high, patrons ask that, Bell Tower Shops one, believes carefully well. Adding highlight chef, Cory Lattuca. starts smoky, delicious crust, hand-cut mozzarella secret lightly oven-roasted jalapenos chicken gone upscale Americas Brittany Maroney, marketing. difference Many pizzerias turning wood fired, GRIMALDIS COAL BRICK-OVEN PIZZERIA MATZALUNA, ITALIAN KITCHEN Matzaluna brick ovens, favored coal ovens Tony Saccos Oven Pizza--these hotter flavor crispier crust. Some offering crusts, Company incredible menu--Parmesan herb, spicy, deep dish, gluten free, crusty curl canapeflatbread. gluten-free 33 Sauces outside tomato sauce. types garlic, pesto bean spread base Sante olive oil Pizza, spinach artichokes. foods, nearly America 70,000, told. Thanks immigrants, soil 1800s. 1905, Lombardis Manhattan procured license gained popularity World War II, partly soldiers stationed Italy fell overseas. ever. 93 Americans month. Not surprising, delizioso top. OPhelan loved learned More. 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But, touch traditional, combine simplistic practiced lives. 239-594-3500, newyorkpp.com 35 hipster, vibe aptly club, entertainment center BARBARA LINSTROM ORGET LONDON. FORGET PARIS. NIGHT TOWN, REAL DEAL HERE SOUTH MYERS. chain late-night capitals arent associated atop Tilted Kilt Tamiami Trail is. name, younger comedian Night Live role Brothers. Ive riding coattails since. cousin, Chris Karakosta, April elicit magic amid comedy, blues, drinks namedropping Fieris stuffed burgers Dan Akroyds Crystal Vodka. Jim, magic. felt 76, feels audience. moment happen, according unannounced appearances opened. visit, stage--joins band--and talking And, checks doing, reports. wants 37 Chris, locally well-loved brands Mels Diner, Stevie Tomatos Als Sports Grill. Turns cousins back. village door Qytez, Albania, 1920s. north Greece, Albania vital. Yeah, grandfather contractor did, purchased restoring familys old there. Ours kinda down, standing. early teens, emigrated Chicago, hundred families gathered 1930s. Both dads ended getting Windy City, boys cousin Cheezeborger, Cheezeborger cheeps skit brought based dad uncle dealt Olympia Lunch diner sons hard-working Albanian immigrants reconnected Orlando. route, hadnt now, Los Angeles but, spirit work, road. improv group, Board Comedy, counted shows year--52 shows, Center Performing Arts, band played times, plus movies mini-series HBO. whole talks big-name cable channels reality concept repurposing loft Lauderdale, Chicago elsewhere. decided seemed market, told him out, Chris. nouveau twist sportsbar fare, garlicky fries succulent ribs slow-cooked tangy, road, Phoenix visited yeah, lets recalls Jim. texted me picture himself Girls smile face. venue, stone Trail, Highway 41, cursed castle, originally built Irish WHEN JIM COMES VISIT, HE TAKES STAGE--JOINS BAND-- CHECKS HOW WERE DOING, BUSINESS --CHRIS KARAKOSTA, CO-OWNER JUST HAS TALKING AUDIENCE. AND, REPORTS. WANTS HAVING 38 performs hes town. Vintage posters photos bears 39 rooftop balmy winter weather. ORDER CHEEZEBORGER, CHEEZEBORGER CHEEPS CLUB HONOR SATURDAY SKIT JOHN BROUGHT SHOW THAT BASED HIS DAD UNCLE DEALT CUSTOMERS OLYMPIA LUNCH DINER CHICAGO. Dwyers 2003. Girls, sexy young ladies bare midriffs minimal 21st-century version tartan. During cooked grandmothers dishes. Mels, peeled potato served, stage, worker. idea. guys oh theyve success, did. lease castle reinvigorate Kilt, realized series Ichabods Ballyorney Pub, over decade. 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