Sunday, August 12, 2012

Around the Islands with Anne Mitchell


Pull Up A Chair At Pinocchio’s; Nanny’s Summer Sale Is On; Island Paws Has Your Dog Breed

Customers who already enjoy Pinocchio’s Homemade Italian Ice Cream can now kick back and have ice cream or a cool drink in comfort thanks to the new outdoor seating.
The owners have added brightly colored Adirondack-style chairs and small tables to the covered deck, where earlier this week the Wilson family from Dorsey, Illinois sampled their first taste
of the frozen dessert.
These chairs are comfortable,” said 11-year-old Andrew.
His mother, Theresa Wilson, said a friend who was on Sanibel two weeks ago told her Pinocchio’s was a must-visit so they stopped during their bike ride for four ice creams.
Pinocchio’s and its sister store, Gepetto’s Beach Foodies, are located at 362 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel’s east end, phone 472-6566.
Show your love of the island by sporting an I (HEART) Sanibel sticker on your vehicle. These decals are printed in green to indicate that 70 percent of the island is conservation lands. When you peel off the backing, underneath is information about Sanibel.
The stickers are available from Bailey’s General Store, Jerry’s Foods, MacIntosh Books, Sanibel
Recreation Center, Suncatcher’s Dream and Tuttle’s Sea Horse Shop.
Speaking of stickers, you can also display your favorite dog breed on your vehicle. Choose from a huge selection at Island Pawsthat proclaim, for example, My Cocker Spaniel (Loves) Sanibel Island. Just about every popular dog breed is represented.
Also depicting dog breeds is a collection of canvas totes. There are also large decorative signs – perhaps for your deck, patio or bar – from the Top Dog Inn, where “beerhounds” of many stripes are said to be welcome.
Island Paws may have a lot of fun stuff, but the owners take proper nutrition very seriously and as a customer, I know they research foods before they put them on the shelves. There are many choices of cereal-free, organic foods for dogs and cats, many with meats such as bison, venison, salmon and duck.
There is also a selection in the freezer of raw foods, which are growing in popularity.
You’ll also find nutrition supplements items such as glucosamine and chondroitin, which has worked wonders on my 12-year-old dog’s creaky joints, and organic coconut oil for healing.
Instead of giving your dog drugs for anxiety, try the Thunder Shirts that claim to help with fear of
noises, car rides, leash pulling and other issues.
Island Paws is in the Old House Shops at 630, Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, phone 395-1464.
Nanny’s children’s boutique is having its summer sale, offering 30 to 50 percent off this season’s
merchandise as the new fall collections start arriving. The sale includes clothing, swimwear and shoes.
Hurry in, because owner Jan Gabrielson is closing August 11 through September 7. And when
she returns, she has big plans for the old-style cottage that houses the store.
I am turning one entire room into a book room,” she said. “Also, I will have an infants’ boutique in the back room.”
Meanwhile, there are lots of cute children’s items in the store from ballet slippers to purses to T-shirts and dresses, watches, sun hats and toddler’s swim shorts with built-in diaper. Also check out the early fall arrivals for boys and girls.
Nanny’s is in Sanibel Square, 2340 Periwinkle Way, phone 472-0304.
Dine at The Old Captiva House at ‘Tween Waters Inn Sunday through Thursday and receive a free bottle of house wine (one per two entrees) or a free dessert with your meal. For reservations, call 472-5161 ext. 421.
Sister restaurant The Crow’s Nest, also at ‘Tween Waters Inn, offers a prime rib special for two on Tuesdays for $29.95, surf and turf on Wednesdays for $24.95, a fish fry on Fridays for $17.95, and barbecue Sunday for $17.75.
Play a round of golf at Beachview Golf & Tennis Club for a special price of $40 before 3 p.m. Play after 3 p.m. and it’s $35. Just present the advertisement from the Island Sun. Call 472-2626 for more information.
LIVE ON THE ISLANDS
The Crow’s Nest at ’Tween Waters Inn will feature The Sand Fleas on Friday and Saturday August 3 and 4, and Taylor Stokes on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Crab races are Mondays and Thursdays. The Crow’s Nest is at 15951 Captiva Drive, phone 472-5161.
Traditions on the Beach at the Island Inn has live entertainment most nights. This week’s lineup includes: Friday, dancing to Joe McCormick and singer Barbara Smith; Saturday, Joe McCormick and singer Marvilla Marzan; Wednesday and Thursday, dancing to Joe McCormick with popular favorites and smooth vocal stylings, R&B, jazz and pop. Traditions is at 3111 West Gulf Drive, phone 472-4559.
Sweet Melissa’s Café features Michael David playing light acoustic background music Wednesday through Saturday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sweet Melissa’s is at 1625 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, phone 472-1956.
George & Wendy’s Sanibel Seafood Grille has live entertainment as follows: Friday, Anthony Wayne; Wednesday, Bill Metts, folk guitar; and Thursday, Karaoke. The restaurant is at 2499 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, phone 395-1263.
The Jacaranda has entertainment nightly from 7 to 11 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, various artists are featured. On Sunday, it’s Jamaica “Dave” & Co., reggae and dance; Monday, Renata, jazz,
contemporary music and dance; Tuesday, Steve “Scooter” Reynolds, accoustic guitar, contemporary music and dance; Wednesday, Buckeye Ken, contemporary, Top 40 and blues; Thursday, 2 Hot,
contemporary, reggae and dance. The Jacaranda is at 1223 Periwinkle Way, phone 472-1771.
Traders Store & Cafe features music by Chris Workman Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. and Danny Morgan and Friends on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. Traders is at 1551 Periwinkle Way, phone 472-7242.
The Mucky Duck on Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, features music by Mark Dupuy on Mondays; Rich Lancaster, Wednesdays; Gene Federico, Thursdays and Saturdays; and Buckeye Ken, Fridays.
The Island Cow on Periwinkle Way has live entertainment on Friday with Dan Confrey; Saturday, Diana Lynn; and Sunday, Buckeye Ken. Phone 472-0606.
RC Otter’s, 11506 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, has live music daily with dining inside and out, phone 395-1142.
Keylime Bistro features live music days and nights seven days a week. New to the lineup is Ken Limeri playing jazz sax from 6 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday. The bistro is at 11509 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, phone 395-4000.

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