TRUST COMPANY TO OFFER SEMINAR
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company will offer “Domicile Day” — a seminar on Florida residency, domicile status and estate planning — on Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. at its offices at 2450 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, and at 13525 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers.
It will include a presentation and Q&A led by staff and local estate planning attorney David M. Platt.
Seating is limited, and reservations are required.
The seminar is designed for people with $2 million and higher in investable assets.
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Savannah Miller-Berg
To make a reservation, contact Frances Steger at 239-472-8300 or festeger@sancaptrustco.com.
ISLAND FINALISTS FOR ANNUAL ENPYS
The Community Foundation’s 2024 ENPYs — Excellence in Nonprofit Performance Yearly — awards ceremony luncheon will take place on Dec. 3 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers.
Former Community Housing & Resources Deputy Executive Director Savannah Miller-Berg is a finalist for the Nonprofit Next Generation Leader Award. The award goes to a dynamic leader who is an 18-35 year old staff member (part time or full-time) working for a nonprofit organization.
F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva Board Member Kathy Samson is a finalist for the Paul Sanborn “Service Above Self” Award. The award goes to a Southwest Florida citizen who exemplifies the spirit of Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.”
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Kathy Samson
AIP OUTFITTERS ADDS VINEYARD VINES
Adventures in Paradise Outfitters announced the addition of Vineyard Vines to its lineup of men’s and women’s clothing, accessories and gifts.
Known for its classic coastal style, it offers a perfect complement to the shop’s handpicked collection of brands, including Patagonia, Tommy Bahama, Peter Millar, Faherty, Rails, Southern Tide and Helen Kaminski. The brand is celebrated for its “Every day should feel this good” philosophy.
The addition of Vineyard Vines reflects AIP Outfitters’ commitment to meeting the evolving fashion and lifestyle needs of locals and visitors.
The store is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Tahitian Gardens Shops on Sanibel.
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For more information, visit www.AIPoutfitters.com or call 239-472-8236.
AIP Outfitters is at 2019 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
SOUTH SEAS PROMOTES SCHU
South Seas on Captiva announced the promotion of Chris Schu to director of Facilities, Engineering & Construction.
He will maintain his current responsibilities as director of engineering, while supporting the corporate development team from the resort level.
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Chris Schu
A critical member of the team for 10 years this coming January, Schu holds a property-level oversight of construction and development and an extensive background of engineering at the resort.
He is a pivotal leader behind many operational achievements at South Seas, including the Holiday Stroll, Captiva Island Triathlon and other signature events.
Schu’s expertise will assure the continued process of revitalizing and bringing future amenities to the guest experience for resort guests, members and owners.
FESTIVAL WELCOMES CO-PRESIDENTS
The Sanibel Music Festival welcomed new Co-presidents Deborah Larson and Shirley Furry Witte.
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Deborah Larson
They were elected to head the board of directors in May of 2023 and they carried out duties in the 2024 festival season.
A Sanibel resident, Larson has a working knowledge of violin, cello and piano, and she plays cello and violin with The McLean Symphony in Virginia. Larson also plays with informal piano trios, piano quartets and string quartet groups. After graduating from Tufts University in Massachusetts, she taught elementary school at Beauvoir in Washington, D.C. Larson holds a career in residential real estate in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. She attended fiddle camp in Ottawa in 2010 and taught music appreciation to Haitian students in the summers of 2017 and 2018.
Also a Sanibel resident, Witte spent nearly three decades in arts management as executive director of the West Virginia Symphony, Hartford Symphony and Southwest Florida Symphony. She also taught piano lessons, was an assistant or substitute organist, organized a musical kindergarten, and was a partner in a training and communications company. Witte received a Bachelor of Science in education from Ohio State University, with an additional music major from the University of Delaware. She has also served as substitute organist at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ.
SCCF CEO HONORED WITH AWARD
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Chief Executive Officer James Evans was recognized at Gulfshore Life’s Men & Women of the Year Awards on Nov. 12 at the Sugden Plaza in Naples.
The awards honor “exceptional individuals who have transformed Southwest Florida through their talent, vision, and enterprising spirit. These local luminaries have impacted countless lives, proving that true success lies in the positive change one creates for others.”
The magazine described Evans as “an environmental scientist and advocate preserving Southwest Florida’s natural resources through education and policy. In presenting the award, WINK News Anchor Lois Thome lauded him for his down-to-earth, diplomatic, and scientific outlook.
Evans was one of 10 honorees to receive an award.
The honorees full stories were published in the magazine’s November issue.
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Shirley Furry Witte
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From left, WINK News Anchor Lois Thome and Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Chief Executive Officer James Evans.