A Servant’s Heart in a Kid’s Body FORT MYERS, FL (May 1, 2000) – Amanda Ulik, Shell Point’s youngest volunteer, recently won the Millennium Dreamers Award in an international contest sponsored by Disney and McDonald’s. It’s a program to acknowledge children who are doing things worthwhile for the future. Amanda was one of 2,000 winners …
Go Tribe! – Lifelong Cleveland Indians Fan Lives Out Her Dream
Go Tribe! Lifelong Cleveland Indians Fan Lives Out Her Dream FORT MYERS, FL (March 1, 2000) – For Shell Point resident Ann Hermann, it was never too late to fulfill a childhood dream. In her case, the great American dream involved the great American pastime, baseball. “I was a great baseball fan from my early …
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US Representative Porter Goss Visits Shell Point
Watches State of the Union Speech with Residents FORT MYERS, FL (January 27, 2000) – Politics took center stage at Shell Point recently, as residents received a unique opportunity to interact directly with their link to the Federal legislature. United States Representative Porter Goss, whose constituents include the people of Fort Myers, joined about twenty …
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President Peter Dys Recognized With Business Award
Shell Point a Leader in the Community FORT MYERS, FL (December 14, 1999) – Peter Dys, executive vice president of Shell Point Retirement Community, was recently selected as one of six finalists for the Chamber of Southwest Florida’s Business Leadership Award. Dys was among good company. The list of finalists included Sam Galloway, Jr., a …
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Local Skippers Set Sail for Shell Point
Boaters Feel Right at Home FORT MYERS, FL (October 13, 1999) – Members of a local boating club from Cape Coral set sail for an outing at Shell Point recently and discovered the advantages of the community’s unique setting and lifestyle firsthand, according to Lynn Schneider, director of public relations. “The name of the club …
Shell Point’s Hurricane Shelter Unique
Residents Thankful For Their Port in the Storm FORT MYERS, FL (July 1, 1999) – Where’s the safest place to be in a hurricane? For residents of Shell Point the answer is simple – and close to home. Their port in any storm is the facility’s parking garage, which works doubletime as a hurricane shelter …
Lessons Learned From a Quilt
FORT MYERS, FL (April 11, 1999) – By Lynn Schneider If I were forced to take a lie-detector test someday, there is one question I would surely fail: “Are you a patient person?” Beeeeep! In truth, I would have to say, no, I am not a patient person. It is a bad habit and one I …
Shell Point Announces 10-Year Expansion
FORT MYERS, FL (January 1, 1999) – During its 30-year history, Shell Point has earned a national reputation as one of the finest retirement communities in Florida. Located on its own private, 75-acre island on the Caloosahatchee River near Sanibel Island, the community has received numerous awards for its natural beauty, medical services and recreational programs. …