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Temozolomide and Irinotecan Hydrochloride With or Without Bevacizumab in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Medulloblastoma or CNS Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
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This randomized phase II trial is studying how well giving temozolomide and irinotecan hydrochloride together with or without bevacizumab works in treating young patients with recurrent or refractory medulloblastoma or CNS primitive neuroectodermal tumors. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide and irinotecan hydrochloride, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Others find tumor cells and help kill them or carry tumor-killing substances to them. It is not yet known whether temozolomide and irinotecan hydrochloride are more effective with or without bevacizumab in treating medulloblastoma or CNS primitive neuroectodermal tumors.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
Recurrent Childhood Medulloblastoma Recurrent Childhood Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor |
Drug: irinotecan hydrochloride Biological: bevacizumab Drug: temozolomide |
Phase 2 |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
Official Title: | Temozolomide With Irinotecan Versus Temozolomide, Irinotecan Plus Bevacizumab (NSC# 704865, BB-IND# 7921) for Recurrent/Refractory Medulloblastoma/CNS PNET of Childhood, A COG Randomized Phase II Screening Trial |
- Overall survival for each treatment arm [ Time Frame: Up to 5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Response rate for each treatment arm [ Time Frame: Up to 5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Event-free survival [ Time Frame: From enrollment to disease progression, second malignant neoplasm, death regardless of cause, or date of last contact, whichever comes first, up to 5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Estimated by Kaplan-Meier method.
Estimated Enrollment: | 120 |
Study Start Date: | November 2010 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | September 2021 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
Experimental: Arm I
Patients receive oral temozolomide and irinotecan hydrochloride IV over 90 minutes on days 1-5.
Drug: irinotecan hydrochloride
Given IV
Other Names:
Drug: temozolomide
Given orally
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Experimental: Arm II
Patients receive oral temozolomide and irinotecan hydrochloride IV as in arm I and bevacizumab IV over 30-90 minutes on days 1 and 15.
Drug: irinotecan hydrochloride
Given IV
Other Names:
Biological: bevacizumab
Given IV
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Drug: temozolomide
Given orally
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Detailed Description:
l. To compare the overall survival (OS) of subjects receiving the combination of temozolomide and irinotecan with that of subjects receiving temozolomide, irinotecan, and bevacizumab for recurrent medulloblastoma (MB)/PNET of childhood.
I. To assess the response rate for each treatment arm. II. To determine event-free survival (EFS) for each patient compared across regimens.
OUTLINE: This is a multicenter study. Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 treatment arms.
ARM I: Patients receive oral temozolomide and irinotecan hydrochloride IV over 90 minutes on days 1-5.
ARM II: Patients receive oral temozolomide and irinotecan hydrochloride IV as in arm I and bevacizumab IV over 30-90 minutes on days 1 and 15.
In both arms, treatment repeats every 28 days for up to 12 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up for 5 years.
Ages Eligible for Study: | up to 21 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of medulloblastoma or PNET of childhood that has relapsed or become refractory to standard chemotherapy; patients with pineoblastoma are eligible
Patients must have experienced at least one and at most two relapses prior to study enrollment
- Patients with primary refractory disease are eligible
- Patients must have had histologic verification of the malignancy at original diagnosis or at the time of recurrence
Patients must have measurable residual disease, defined as tumor that is measurable in two perpendicular diameters on MRI
- Diffuse leptomeningeal disease is not considered measurable
All patients must have a brain MRI with and without gadolinium and a spine MRI with gadolinium performed within 2 weeks prior to study enrollment
- Patients must not have evidence of new CNS hemorrhage on baseline MRI
- Patients must have a Lansky or Karnofsky performance status score of ≥ 50%, corresponding to ECOG categories of 0, 1, or 2 (Karnofsky for patients > 16 years of age and Lansky for patients ≤ 16 years ofage)
- Patients must have a life expectancy of ≥ 8 weeks
- Peripheral absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1000/μL (must not have received G-CSFwithin the prior 7 days)
- Platelet count ≥ 100,000/μL (transfusion independent)
- Hemoglobin ≥ 8.0 g/dL (may receive PRBC transfusions)
Creatinine clearance or radioisotope GFR ≥ 70 mL/min OR a serum creatinine based on age/gender as follows:
- ≤ 0.4 mg/dL (for patients aged 1 month to < 6 months)
- ≤ 0.5 mg/dL (for patients aged 6 months to < 1 year)
- ≤ 0.6 mg/dL (for patients aged 1 to < 2 years)
- ≤ 0.8 mg/dL (for patients aged 2 to < 6 years)
- ≤ 1 mg/dL (for patients aged 6 to < 10 years)
- ≤ 1.2 mg/dL (for patients aged 10 to < 13 years)
- ≤ 1.4 mg/dL (for female patients aged ≥ 13 years)
- ≤ 1.5 mg/dL (for male patients aged 13 to < 16 years)
- ≤ 1.7 mg/dL (for male patients aged ≥ 16 years)
Urine protein should be screened by dipstick analysis
- If protein ≥ 2+ on dipstick, then urine protein creatinine (UPC) ratio should be calculated
- If UPC ratio > 0.5, 24-hour urine protein should be obtained and the level should be < 1,000 mg/24 hours for patient enrollment
- Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) for age
- SGPT (ALT) ≤ 3 x ULN for age
- INR/PT ≤ 1.5 x ULN
- Female patients who are pregnant are not eligible for this study
- Female patients who are breastfeeding are not eligible for this study unless they agree not to breastfeed
- Female patients of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test
- Sexually active patients of childbearing potential must agree to use an effective method of contraception during the study and for at least 6 months after the completion of bevacizumab therapy
- Hypertension must be well controlled (≤ 95th percentile for age and height if patient is≤ 17 years) on stable doses of medication
- Patients with a seizure disorder may be enrolled if well-controlled and on non-enzymeinducing anticonvulsants
- Patients with a serious or non-healing wound, ulcer, or bone fracture are not eligible for this study
- Patients must not have a history of abdominal fistula, gastrointestinal perforation, or intra-abdominal abscess within 6 months prior to study entry
- Patients must not have a known bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy
- Patients must not have had significant vascular disease (e.g., aortic aneurysm requiring surgical repair,deep venous or arterial thrombosis) within the last 6 months prior to study entry
Patients must not have a known thrombophilic condition (i.e., protein S, protein C or antithrombin IIIdeficiency, Factor V Leiden, Factor II G20210A mutation, homocysteinemia, or antiphospholipidantibody syndrome)
- Testing is not required in patients without thrombophilic history
- Patients with a history of stroke, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack (TIA), severe or unstable angina, peripheral vascular disease, or grade II or greater congestive heart failure within the past 6 months are not eligible
- Patients must not have serious and inadequately controlled cardiac arrhythmia
- No patients with known hypersensitivity to Chinese hamster ovary cell products or other recombinant human antibodies
- No concurrent radiotherapy
- Patients must have fully recovered from the acute toxic effects of all prior chemotherapy, immunotherapy,or radiotherapy prior to entering this study
- No myelosuppressive chemotherapy within 3 weeks of entry onto this study (6 weeks if prior nitrosourea)
- At least 7 days since the completion of therapy with abiologic agent; at least 3 weeks for biologic agents with a long half life, such as antibodies
- Must not have received craniospinal radiotherapy within 24 weeks prior to study entry; the tumor designated as "measurable" for protocol purposes must not have received radiation within 12 weeks prior to study entry); focal radiation to areas of symptomatic metastatic disease must not be given within 14 days of study entry
- For autologous stem cell transplant, ≥ 3 months must have elapsed prior to study entry
- Patients must not have previously received bevacizumab, irinotecan, temozolomide, or other anti-VEGF inhibitor
- Patients must not be taking enzyme-inducing antiepileptic medicines within 1 week of study entry
Patients must have recovered from any surgical procedure before enrolling on this study:
- Patients with a major surgical procedure within 28 days prior to enrollment should be excluded
- Patients with an intermediate surgical procedure within 14 days prior to enrollment should be excluded
- For minor surgical procedures (including Broviac line or infusaport placement), patients should not receive the first planned dose of bevacizumab until the wound is healed and at least 7 days have elapsed
- There should be no anticipation of need for major surgical procedures during the course of the study
- No growth factors within 7 days of entry onto this study
- Patients who are receiving corticosteroids must be on a stable or decreasing dose for at least 7 days
- Patients must not be currently taking NSAIDs, clopidogrel, dipyridamole,or aspirin therapy > 81 mg/day
- No other cancer chemotherapy or immunomodulating agents are permitted (the use of alternative or complementary therapies is discouraged)
Contact: Peter Adamson | 612-624-8651 | firstname.lastname@example.com |
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Principal Investigator: | Adam Levy | Children's Oncology Group |
No publications provided
Responsible Party: | National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01217437 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | NCI-2011-02605, NCI-2011-02605, CDR0000686608, COG-ACNS0821, ACNS0821, ACNS0821, U10CA098543 |
Study First Received: | October 7, 2010 |
Last Updated: | September 23, 2013 |
Health Authority: | United States: Food and Drug Administration |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Medulloblastoma Neuroectodermal Tumors Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive Glioma Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal Neoplasms by Histologic Type Neoplasms Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue Antibodies Antibodies, Monoclonal Temozolomide Dacarbazine Irinotecan |
Bevacizumab Camptothecin Immunologic Factors Physiological Effects of Drugs Pharmacologic Actions Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating Alkylating Agents Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Antineoplastic Agents Therapeutic Uses Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic Radiation-Sensitizing Agents Topoisomerase I Inhibitors Topoisomerase Inhibitors Enzyme Inhibitors |
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As young professionals the prices here were 'special occasion' dining for us, but worth every penny! The wine list was well put together, the food was delicious and the service excellent. Given the quality of the food I would have expected to pay just a little more for it. No complaints about that!
Lori and Frédéric Rongier (owners) are smart to have waiters and waitresses from France work for them. Besides their excellent chef and menu, a French/English speaking wait staff makes the restaurant authentic. Of particular note was Marie-Lise, a young 28-year-old from Bourges, who made our dining experience memorable, even for my wife who does not speak French. Fortunately, I was able to order and converse with her in French, which is a nice thing for a retired French teacher.
The service was attentive and we had a very sweet young French waitress which added to the dining experience. The food was classic french bistro and very good. Overall the evening was fantastic
The best French food I have had in the US in a long time. Reason alone to come to Pittsburgh!
Food was great, service was good but it seemed that the wait staff needed another member.
Our group of four enjoyed the Restaurant Week Prix Fixe menu. Three had the delicious hanger steak selection. One was less convinced with the fish quinelle. I enjoy the classic Parisian packed in setting, assuming the next table knows how to speak in a civilized decibel level. Some at our table had difficulty understanding the waiters thick French accent in the bistro level noise. At 60/ person including drinks, wine and tip it was all in all a lovely evening.
Fred, Once again your restaurant lives up to the occasion. It was a weekend of fun celebrating our daughter's 21st birthday and your place topped it off nicely. Brunch was awesome as expected and Rano was our server and he was fantastic ! Not only was he personable and attentive, he brought outt daughters macaroons with candles in them and showered her w balloons. Nice touch!! Sorry we missed you. Sincerely an awesome place to eat! Maxine & Bob Weir
All three of my visits have been wonderful. Once on a date, once for lunch with an aunt, and once with my family on my birthday. True classic French cuisine. I attended French Culinary Institute in the mid '90s and can honestly judge that they are doing a great job staying true to techniques and presentation and portion size. Magnifique
The best dinner that we have had in the city. Between the food, the service and the ambiance there is no better. Every time we go it is like we are on vacation.
In the past the food at paris 66 has been phenomenal, I love it there, I like going there, however Sunday Brunch, eggs provencal leave alot to be desired, they were runny, cold and just plain out vile. Everything else I had was fantastic, however the eggs were so bad it overshadowed how good everything else was. I WILL go back to Paris 66 however more than likely not for brunch.
I have been to this restaurant three times. Each time the food is perfect. The service isn't outstanding on weekends, but they are usually busy, so it's decent considering. My latest visit was on a Thursday, and my server was outstanding. I like this restaurant more than the others around it, so if you're looking for a place in the Shadyside/East Liberty area stop in here.
One of the members of our party did have a problem with her entree. Her entree had shrimp with linguine. The shrimp had probably been properly cooked, but the linguini was HOT, HOT, HOT and continued cooking the shrimp so that they became overcooked and tough. We brought this to the attention of our waitress and she tried her best to correct the proble. , But we were told there were no more shrimp available. They offered to give her another entree, but we had already waited a long time for our original entrees and didn't want to wait again. The managment gave us a hard time about making a correction to the bill. This is the only time I have ever had a problem here. All other food was very good.
the food was outstanding but the noise level was terrible. our waitress was French and absolutely charming but was not regularly attentive. we plan to return soon and will try sitting outside in the hope that it is quieter.
We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Paris 66 and loved it. Kudos to the chef for creative, delicious offerings. It was our first time at Paris 66 but we'll be back. I've never been to Paris but my wife has been there twice and reports that the cuisine and ambience are quite authentic. We also had an excellent, knowledgable waiter.
I always enjoy dining here. The food is wonderful and the ambience relaxing. The service is attentive (overly so but in the typical US way) but also a little pretentious--I nevertheless appreciate the level of professionalism that they are working towards in their service, and overall it was a very pleasant evening.
My mom and I came here for lunch a few days ago. I've been there before but she had not. She loved it! The décor makes it feel like you are in a café in Paris. The wine list is amazing and the Croque Madame was better than the one I actually had when I was in Paris. Bravo to the chef and pastry chef! We'll be back many more times! Don't be intimidated by the fact that it's a French restaurant. The servers are very friendly and happy to explain any items on the menu that are unfamiliar.
I would imagine this is what a bistro in Paris would feel like. It certainly felt different than other restaurants I've been to in the area. The food was very good as was our French waitress. Be warned, however, if you expect a fast meal and dashing out for other places, this is not the restaurant for you. This is a place to savor the meal and good company as is the European way to have a meal. We sat on the back porch which was a nice, romantic spot if that's the ambience you're after, but I could see inside had a very different, more lively ambience. I think we might sit inside on our next visit. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will go back to try brunch as well as dinner. A nice find in Pittsburgh!
I am a bit of a foodie and visited Paris 66 last Friday. There were 4 in our party. We had a three hour experience that included appetizers, the cleanest mussels imaginable, wonderfully prepared foie gras and chicken liver salad. The main courses were excellent and delicious desserts. The wine menu is fairly extensive and the staff professional and friendly. I highly recommend Paris 66 and look forward to my next visit and hopefully will be able to stop for brunch.
Had an amazing brunch with my girlfriend here on Sunday morning around 10:00 am. We ordered the smoked salmon and spinach omelet, which had all the delicious ingredients baked into the egg, which is how I like my omelet. We also asked the chef to make us a Croque Madame, which is surprisingly not on the menu. It's basically a ham and cheese sandwhich baked with crispy brown cheese on top and topped with a fried egg. It was the best Croque Madame I have ever had. Cheers to the chef on that one. Both were served with a light salad with a delicious horseradish sauce. We split a pain au chocolat for dessert with coffee. Everything was wonderful! Merci Paris 66! You always outdo yourself!
I wanted my guest from out of town. to feel special. So I took her to Paris 66. We experienced great food and an attentive wait staff. It was lunch time. I ordered my usual ...a quiche. My friend ordered a beautifully presented spinach lasagna...generous portion! We shared a crepe with bananas, chocolate sauce, etc. for dessert. My friend speaks French. She enjoyed her brief chat with our gracious waitress who also helped my friend with her luggage to our car! Wonderful afternoon...beginning with the ease of making online reservations to the final best wishes. I have been to Paris 66 before. It continues to please!
I've been to Paris several times, and this place rates high with anyplace I've eaten in Paris or elsewhere in France. The food is on point, seasonal and well prepared and served. The wine list is small but well matched with the menu. The last time I was there I had the roast lamb (specialite du jour) with pommes frites, seasonal vegetables. The starter was eggs poached in red wine - magificent. The lamb was tender and perfectly done. I finished with crepes with apricot. a wonderful meal start to finish. The kir royale and chardonnay paired well with everything. I always enjoy Paris 66!! And I don't have to travel to France for a wonderful French meal!
We had the most delightful French native waitress. Had a great dinner of authentic French bistro style food. Timing of service was perfect. A bit expensive, but worth it. Best liver and shallots I've ever had. French style macaroons amazing, but not enough favors to choose from.
Excellent service in a quaint casual "bistro". Food was very good and the place was packed, testament to a good restaurant.
So glad we gave this place a try. It was amazing-delicious and authentic. Our waiter was so nice and gave us his recommendations that were spot on. Will definitely be back!
We took my in laws and 20 month old son here for brunch. Service was timely, the coffee was excellent and we had a nice time. I like that they take reservations and open before 11 am.
My husband and I were seated, and we had the most wonderful young, bright, sweet, lovely waitress, Marie Lies, who took very good care of us. We ordered a lovely Merlot ot start,. Mu husband ordered the Special entree of the evening, a beef stewed with dried fruits, and I ordered the Salmon. Both dishes were delicious. We had a salad Verte and an Arugula Salad, which was delicious and fresh, with that beautiful peppery taste. I ordered a Cappucino and my husband got decaf and the TartedeTain, whcoh was very good. We enjoy coming th Paris 66 for the delicious food, lovely ambiance, and the service we receive.
Truly enjoyed Sunday brunch at this terrific restaurant. Crepes were delicious. Wish I could have sampled every single item on the menu, because every single plate that came by our table looked exquisite. Just saw that Paris 66 was voted best French restaurant in Pittsburgh (City Paper, October, 2013). Not sure what the other contenders were, but it would seem the accolade is well deserved.
Went to Paris 66 for a Sunday brunch and every aspect was phenomenal
A delightful evening. Many thanks for finding our party a quiet spot. Very thoughtful and much appreciated. We had a relatively new server. He did a fine job, attentive but not over the top. Food was excellent and wine choices reasonable even if a bit pricey. Same for desserts. Still, a favorite for the East End. Will return soon for sure.
Paris 66 was amazing on so many levels! The place itself was truly like being in France at any corner bistro. The wine list was incredible, and the food was second to none! My favorite part was that the servers were french, and we extremely pleasant. Talking to them with their accent truly set the tone of an evening in Paris. The prices we very reasonable, this place is very high on my recommendation list. I will be back, many times.
Just wanted to share a few notes about Paris66, the new to us French restaurant in Pittsburgh. We used to visit the French restaurant in the South Side, and we were sad when it closed. Our sadness is now joy because of the little gem called Paris66! The food, the service, and the atmosphere made a special evening for us, as we were celebrating our anniversary last Saturday night. I know we will be back very soon! Please go and try this restaurant....you will not be disappointed!
Paris 66 has never let us down. It's always a pleasure to step away from the usual yinzer service provided in the area and immerse ourselves into a little bit of Europe. Keep doing what you're doing because it's amazing...great service, great food, great ambiance... merci beaucoup
Our waitress was lovely, giving us plenty of space to enjoy our date but always ensuring we had everything we needed. The food was delicious and the setting nice. I will definitely return!
When you want a touch of Paris right here in Pittsburgh, head out to Paris 66 for a treat.
Our server, Marilise, was exceptionally friendly and efficient.
Dinner with the same friends we always celebrate with on our anniversary. Had a wonderful dinner from start to finish. Look forward to dining here again.
This was our 2nd time visit to Paris 66--the first some 3 or 4 years ago. This time for brunch before the Sunday Matinee at the opera, the last a lunch with friends and their two five year-old children. Both experiences memorable. Paris 66 does very well what it sets out to do--provide the experience of a Parisian bistro. Well crafted, hearty, non-fussy fare dedicated to the memory of grand-mère. This recent brunch visit gave the four of us the chance to sample across the menu. Spinach and salmon omelette, two varieties of eggs Hollandaise, French toast with bananas. All were equally successful. Café au Lait served first in a small cup, and the second as requested in a larger bowl (perhaps later the full Parisian bowl, sans handle)!.
What a wonderful place! I never thought that I would find a place that could easily transport its patrons to Neuilly-sur-Seine. But Paris 66 proved me wrong. The cuisine was delicious, high quality, and very authentic. The atmosphere including the servers was divine. I highly recommend this restaurant and am eager to go back. My only regret is that this location is not close enough to our home for us to make it our new "go to" place.
Going to Paris 66 transports me to Paris. A lovely bistro decorated tastefully and with so much charm. The chef puts out delicious meals and the staff is charming. Bravo Paris 66!
Charming ambience, excellent service, and delicious food...love it.
Very nice French bistro style food. There are many restaurants like this in Wash DC and other large met areas, but not Pittsburgh. Probably a four star in any other city, five star in Pittsburgh because it holds a unique spot. The restaurant was a bit noisy, not romantic, but not annoying. Portions for apps and entrees were very large for a French restaurant - especially the desserts. The online menus was current, plus they had a three course $59 menu that we did not choose. The duck and salmon were bot very good, and cooked through (not always the case). The salads and apps were very good, especially the shrimp.
Went for the Beaujolais dinner special. Food and service were great. It was an expensive meal, but the portions were generous and the quality was first rate authentic French bistro fare. Will definitely pay another visit soon.
Always an excellent experience! Authentic french cafe with a pleasant atmosphere and wonderful staff!
Dinner was wonderful and service perfect! A great night out with friends.
I love being transported to France in my neighborhood. Great food and a fun time, always.
I took my parents here, because they raved about the food in Paris, hoping to find some authentic dishes reminiscent of their European excursion. We were NOT disappointed. The food was excellent, the waitress was friendly and fast. We will definitely go again!


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The Island Retreat in Pine Island
- bedrooms 5
- baths 3
- sleeps 10
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community Pine Island
rates (USD)
/ week
$ 7,200 - $ 8,500 / month
Pine Island House deals
stays between: 1/6/14 & 1/25/14
deal expires in: 21 days
Book by December 24th and get 15% off!
If you book your stay by December 24th, enjoy a week at 15% OFF at The Island Retreat in January. There's only 2 weeks left in January so hurry!
- $2,950 $2,507/week (15% off)
deal# DJD7HG
vacation rental description
Tropical Island, High end, Luxurious, Waterfront Oasis with pool & spa! Escape the Typical!
Private road with Coastal views and backed up to a waterfront waterway which takes you to the best fishing, shelling and beach combing on the Gulf Coast. A tropical landscape completes your retreat, adding privacy with the many Coconut Palms, Dates, Queen, Areca Palms and a wild Preserve Mangrove Forest bordering the property.
Trailer your boat down to "Your Island Retreat" or rent one at the nearby marina and dock it behind the house. Behind the home is a 50 foot dock for the larger yacht and a smaller dock and lift for small bow riders or center consoles. Or rent a kayak to go explore the Mangrove jungle and back bays which are a little less than 15 minute's paddle from The Island Retreat.
Not into boating? You can fish (poles included) right off the dock or crab, or watch the dolphins and manatee that often swim in for a visit. Another natural feature of The Island Retreat is the Seahawks. Watch these birds of prey fish for their young. Observe the lazy Pelican's crash dive into the water for a fish or two from their perch on the dock's pilings. Or, you could lounge lazily in the hammock in the shade in the fenced in area which is a great outdoor space for your pets or the kids to play in the shells.
A Grand Island Style 3 story high end, executive Home lures you in with soaring ceilings and wood floors and a spiral staircase up to the Skipper's loft. With 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, this 5000 square foot Island Retreat Vacation Home sleeps 10 very comfortably and is perfect for entertaining, parties and reunions.
Master Bedroom Suite- King sleeps 2
Guestroom 1 (Tropical Green)- King sleeps 2
Guestroom 2 (Ocean Blue)- Queen sleeps 2
Guestroom 3 (Skipper's Loft) - Queen sleeps 2
Guestroom 4 (Buddha's rest) - Murphy bed/Queen sleeps 2
We also have a pak n play you can set up in any room for your toddler/infant.
Like to swim? Take a dip in the large heated pool or sun yourself on the pool deck where you can relax or watch the big game or favorite show from the pool. The pool deck is outfitted with two TV's! A dining table and umbrella on the pool deck await you for lunch. There's also a Hot Tub if you wore yourself out in the fully outfitted Gym with a nice sized selection of free weights, a weight machine and treadmill with flat screen TV and a meditation area for Yoga. If you'd rather site see while exercising, grab one of the Island Retreat's bicycles for an exhilarating ride all the way to the other the end of the island and back. There is a flat easy riding bike path that goes from our Southern part of the island all the way to the Northern end.
After fishing, boating, basking in the sun by the pool or biking the great bike paths on the island, it's time to relax on the dining deck overlooking the pool and the water with a cool drink and enjoy the sunset, or for a higher up view, go all the way up to the top deck patio off the Skipper's Loft.
When it's time for dinner, you can expect an accommodating kitchen with everything you need to create a gourmet meal. There's a breakfast bar which seats 3, dining room area open to the kitchen which seats 6 and the dining deck outside and under cover is also adjacent to the kitchen and seats 4 more, comfortably seating 10-13.
After dinner, enjoy a port wine or coffee in front of the fire place or move to the living area open to the kitchen and two decks with 30 foot ceilings, a 55" LED Flat Screen HDTV & Bose surround sound entertainment system built into the wall. Audio speakers are throughout the home, gym and pool deck linking to the home's entertainment system. Or feel free to check your email or surf the net with free Wi-Fi in the home's office in a cozy desk and chair.
About "The Island Retreat's" location- Pine Island, on the Gulf of Mexico side of Florida, is the biggest and least developed Island on the Floridian Coastline. The nearest metro area is 20-30 miles away on the mainland which is the Cape Coral/Ft Myers area. Pine Island enjoys Sanibel and Captiva as barrier islands which serve as protection from storms or the rare hurricane.
St James is the name of the sleepy fishing town on the very southern tip of Pine Island where "The Island Retreat" is located and is immediately off the Southwest Coast of Florida and connected by bridge through Matlacha (pronounced: mat-lah-SHAY) to Cape Coral. Though sleepy and quaint, St James features 4 restaurants, 2 bars, a marina, a general store, a day spa, and a fish house with fresh fish, shrimp, clams and crab brought in daily wholesale all within a short walk or bike ride. An 8 minute drive will bring you to the middle of the island (which the locals call "the center"), where there is a major grocery store, liquor store, 3 more restaurants, hardware store, gas station, pizza place and Subway sandwich shop. A further 10 minute drive and a right at the center onto "little Pine Island" will take you to Matlacha, which features up to 18 different art galleries all in a row, a coffee shop, 4 restaurants, and other gift shops that are worth a visit. If you visit the Northern part of the island called Bokeelia, you can expect more restaurants, art galleries, beautiful golf course and a historic Indian burial mound and park, along with water taxi service to the outer islands if you don't rent a boat or trailer of your own to dock just behind the house.
The nearest airport is RSW or Southwest International Airport which is about 50 minutes drive time from "The Island Retreat".
property availability
Last modified on 11-16-2013 at 9:41 AM.
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Kevin Russell
house rental amenities
Tropical Setting on the most undeveloped island in Florida. No crowds!
- waterfront with boat docks and a lift in the back yard (on the water)\
- fabulous views
- preserve borders property
- private road
- 5 bedrooms/3 bath
- sleeps up to 10
- pool & hot tub with tv's on pool deck
- lounge chairs
- bicycles
- full sized gym with tv
- initial supply of spa amenities upon check in
- all linens as well as pool towels supplied
- fully outfitted kitchen
- washer/dryer
- 3 decks and 3 patios
- 2 outdoor dining areas
- gas grille
- Coconut Palms
- Balinese style Master Bedroom/Bath Suite
- Bose entertainment system & large flat screen tv with Cable
- DVD Library
- Wifi
- home office with printer/scanner/fax
- seating/dining for up to 12
- toys and floaties for the kids
- fenced in pet run
activities and attractions in Pine Island Gulf Coast South
- kayaking and rentals
- swimming in the pool or in the gulf
- boating- rent a boat or bring yours and dock it behind the house
- bike paths- bikes on property
- fishing/crabbing & charters
- nearby golf course
- nearby tennis courts
- hike the many preserves on the island
- sun bathing
- scuba diving
- all within walking distance- bait & tackle shop, 5 restaurants, 3 bars, general store, marina, fish house, a day spa, a gift shop, and a playground/park
- all within 8 miles by car- 12 restaurants, 8 art galleries, 3 gift shops, major super market
- For you boaters, a gas dock is within a mile of the home or you can call Gulf Coast Fuel to fuel right at the "The Island Retreat's" dock
vacation rental rates
Please see the added fees and premiums for specific holiday dates and guest counts.
Rates for specific dates/months:
- December 12/1/2013 to 1/1/2014 $3000 per week / $8500 for month
- Winter 1/2/2014 to 3/31/14 $3000 per week / $8000 per month
- Spring 4/1/2014 to 5/30/2014 $2500 per week / $7200 per month
- Summer 6/1/2014 to 8/30/2014 $2950 per week / $7200 per month
- Fall 9/1/2014 to 11/30/2014 $2500 per week / $7000 per month
Add the following premium to stays encompassing the following Holidays:
- Independence Day - July 4th or 5th add $300 to your weekly rate
- Christmas - Dec 25th, 26th or 27th add $500 to your weekly rate
- New Year's- Dec 30th, 31st or Jan 1st add $500 to your weekly rate
- Minimum Stay is a week (7 nights/8 days). Certain days we may accept less than week stays at $800 per night, 2 night minimum for up to 8 people.
- Rates depend on seasons & holidays (see above)
- Out clean fee for week stay is $300
- Out clean fee for month stay is $500
- Pet fee applied to stays with guests bringing pets is $150
- Lodging rates posted include up to 8 guests.
- Over 8 guests, add $25 per person / per night.
- Ask about discounted monthly rates for an entire season of 3 months.
- All Major Credit Cards Accepted
Kevin Russell
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.
Learn more in our Security CenterTop things to do in Pine Island
- boating
- fishing
- kayaking
- golfing
- swimming
Top things to do on a budget
- site see
- visit the island's parks
- fish off the dock
- swim
- biking & hiking
Top things to do with a family
- kayak
- swim
- fish
- boating
- hike
Kevin Russell , owner


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Re-Entry Events & Opportunities
Research shows that the re-entry piece of study abroad is just as significant and critical as the preparation before you go and the study abroad experience itself. It is crucial that you allow yourself time and opportunities to successfully readjust back into your life both here in the United States and on the North Central College campus.
As part of this re-adjustment and re-entry phase, the Office of International Programs and your GLS 277 instructors announce several upcoming events and opportunities, described below.
Please remember that, as part of your GLS 277 course, you are required to:
(1) attend your program evaluation meeting (# 2 below),
(2) participate in EITHER event #5, Study Abroad Returnee Retreat OR event #6, Study Abroad Re-entry Conference, and
(3) turn in your final reflective project (see your syllabus for Options A, B, and C, remembering that the Scholarship Video [#4 below] is Option C) by a certain date.
1. Welcome Back Evening for Study Abroad Returnees
Join us for a wonderful evening as we welcome you all back to NCC and take a journey through your study abroad memories!
* We ask that you please bring either a special object or a photo (flash drive only) from your study abroad experience to share with the group.
2. Program Evaluation Meetings and Feedback Sessions
Mandatory program evaluation meetings to review both positive feedback and suggestions for improvement for our study abroad programs. Click here to see when your program evaluation meeting has been scheduled.
3. Photo Contest
Deadline: Monday, February 11th
Winners Announced: Monday, March 4th
We invite all 2012-2013 study abroad participants to submit no more than three of their best digital photos to the Office of International Programs. Entries will be divided into two categories, People and Places, giving more people the chance to win! First, second, and third place winners in both categories will be awarded Downtown Naperville Gift Certificates in the amount of $30, $15 and $10 respectively. Winning photos will be displayed on the NCC campus. Please email your best photographs to Jesus Velasco at firstname.lastname@example.com. We know you all took some amazing journeys abroad and look forward to seeing the "inner photographer" in each of you!
Click here to view complete guidelines for photo submissions.
4. Video Scholarship Competition
Deadline: Friday, March 8th (last day of winter term)
The Office of International Programs is pleased to announce a scholarship available only to study abroad returnees.
What does the video application require? This scholarship serves two main purposes: it gives you a chance to create a unique kind of reflection on your study abroad experience, while it provides other students with helpful information about your program. We are asking that your application take the form of a five-minute video that could be used to promote study abroad at North Central College. You can decide what photos, text, and music you'd like to use; all we ask is that you select those that best represent the academic, cultural, and personal aspects of your experience that were most memorable and meaningful. No inappropriate subject matter (e.g., sex, alcohol, violence) should be included.
First, second, and third place scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $500, $300 and $200 respectively. All videos should be emailed to Jesus Velasco, International Student Advisor, at email@example.com.
Click here to view complete guidelines for video submissions.
5. Study Abroad Returnee Retreat (reflective)
Thursday, January 31st, 7:30 – 11:00 PM, Smith Hall, Old Main 2nd floor.
This re-entry event is designed to bring us together, as a returnee group--to reflect on, discuss, process, evaluate, and share our study abroad experiences, as well as think about how study abroad has impacted us and how we can make the best personal and professional use of the experience in the future.
6. Study Abroad Re-entry Conference (practical)
Saturday, March 2nd, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
North Central College Campus: Larrance Academic Center: 309 E. School Street Naperville, IL 60540
$5 at the door; free for NCC students. Advance registration is encouraged. email@example.com or (630) 637-5132
Free parking in the lot adjacent to the Larrance Academic Center or free 4-hour street parking.
Have you ever thought about a career with the State Department as a Foreign Service Officer? How about a job teaching English overseas or volunteering with the Peace Corps? Are you contemplating graduate school but not sure what universities/programs to look at? What about a job in International Education working as an International Admissions Counselor or International Student/Study Abroad Advisor? Are you a business major and wondering how to get a job with a global corporation? Do you even know how to market your study abroad experience on a resume or in an interview?
The primary purpose of this conference is to explore ways of integrating YOUR study abroad experience into YOUR personal and professional plans. You will be encouraged to think about your future goals and look at ways of making good use of your overseas experience.
7. Global Perspectives Program
The College has recently instituted a way to officially acknowledge substantial international experience and course work. By completing a set of requirements--including intercultural courses, language study, study abroad, an internationally focused internship, campus international programming, and a capstone seminar—students can now be recognized on their transcripts and at commencement. Students in all majors can apply; potential employers or graduate school admission officials will know that you have added significant international dimensions to your undergraduate degree. See handout for details. Full description of the program will appear in the 2012-13 North Central College Undergraduate Catalog, pp. 138-139.
8. BBC (Being Back Conversations)
Every other Friday afternoon
This time is designed for those of you would like to get together regularly, in a smaller, more personal setting, and talk about your experiences abroad and the challenges of returning. E-mail Kimberly at firstname.lastname@example.com if you are interested in participating. Time and location TBA, based on interest.
9. ...And There's More...
As a study abroad returnee, the Office of International Programs would also really appreciate your assistance and expertise with upcoming spring orientations - as fall 2013 NCC students prepare to go abroad! You may also want to consider getting involved with the NCC International Club, rooming with an international student, participating in the international buddies program, or becoming a study abroad ambassador.
International Club- The International Club is a community of international and American students dedicated to the enhancing international awareness, cooperation, cultural diversity and dialogue among students of different nations and American students attending North Central College.
Rooming with an International Student- An exciting way to continue your international experience as a resident student at NCC.
International Buddies Program- Do you remember what it was like when you arrived in your host country for the first time? Help new international students settle in during the first couple of days during their first week experience at NCC.
Study Abroad Ambassador's Program- As a Study Abroad Ambassador you will have the opportunity to highlight the variety of programs NCC offers, while sharing your own life-changing study abroad experience.
For a printable PDF of all of the information above Click here
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Looking for a unique addition to your garden? We are excited to be carrying over 100 new bulbs, perennials, and wildflower seeds for 2013. Wow your neighbors with something completely different, or try a twist on one of the classic favorites. We make it easy – select from all of our new products below.
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Growing to be about 12-18" tall, this shade-loving perennial is perfect for the border of your garden or planted in containers. Silvery Pink is drought-tolerant and extremely easy to grow. (Astilbe) PP#20656
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Native to the Rocky Mountains and Southwest USA, this Penstemon is from the Riding Hood Series. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun, igniting the garden with hot pink blooms in late spring to fall. (Penstemon) PP#23089
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Globe Flower Orange Princess
This unique perennial illuminates the late spring garden with large, golden-orange blooms that are shaped like buttercups. Orange Princess makes for elegant cut bouquets. (Trollius cultorum)
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Bachelor's Button Amethyst in Snow
White, tubular petals radiate from a royal purple center, offset by silvery-green foliage that forms a dense, compact plant. Amethyst in Snow is sure to be a conversation-starter in your summer garden year after year. (Centaurea montana) PP#18284
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Sedum Cherry Tart
From the Sedum Sunsparkler Series, this variety boasts deep, cherry-red foliage in the late summer through fall. Cherry Tart is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun. (Sedum) PPAF
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Sedum spurium John Creech
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Caladium Bulbs Pink Beauty
Perfect for planting in a border garden or in containers, Pink Beauty's light-pink blooms are edged in deep green, making for an elegant statement in the shade garden. This variety is fast-growing and extremely easy to grow.
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Siberian Iris Super Ego
This butterfly-magnet boasts deep blue flowers outlined in navy, set on tall, sturdy stems. Super Ego thrives in full sun to partial sun. (Iris sibirica)
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Delosperma Jewel of Desert Peridot
Jewel of Desert Peridot illuminates the summer garden with long lasting, cheerful-yellow blooms. This Ice Plant is heat-tolerant and grows in almost any sunny spot. (Delosperma) PP#23566
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Bergenia Dragonfly Sakura
"Sakura" means "Cherry Blossoms" in Japanese and this fabulous compact plant delights in the spring with bright-pink blooms, followed by deep purple/black evergreen berries. (Bergenia)
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Bearded Iris Blackalicious
Ruffled, velvet-black blooms add drama to the late spring garden and are gorgeous paired with lighter varieties. (Iris germanica)
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Re-blooming Bearded Iris Feed Back
This fragrant beauty adds true blue color to the garden twice in one season and is deer resistant. (Iris germanica)
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The chain is losing money, and sales are sliding. Is there any reason for it to stay in business?
Would Sears be better off closing Kmart? At the rate things are going, the answer is yes.
Kmart is stuck in a rut. Sales at its stores open at least a year fell 3.8% over the crucial holiday shopping season, The Wall Street Journal reports. Now it has just 0.6% of the nongrocery retail market. In the first nine months of its current fiscal year, the chain posted a $98 million operating loss and saw sales slide 5.5%.
We won't know for a while whether Kmart made a profit in 2012, but it lost money on an operating basis in 2011.
The Kmart stores that I've been to are remarkably similar. They're dirty. The shelves are cluttered, yet the customers are gone. Employees are nowhere to be found.
The Journal found a similar scene at a Kmart in Manhattan, where it reported abandoned carts full of merchandise, unevenly stacked towels and unfolded pajama sets lying about. "The tile floors looked as though they hadn't been mopped in some time, and clothes were piled in the corners of the dressing rooms," Dana Mattioli wrote.
Kmart stores in New Jersey took that a step further, selling expired infant formula and over-the-counter drugs. The chain will pay more than $300,000 in fines and be subject to inspections as a result.
Kmart used to fill an important role for budget-conscious shoppers. But those customers have many more places now that can meet their needs. Dollar stores sell groceries and household necessities. Wal-Mart (WMT) has a bigger selection than Kmart, often at lower prices.
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Any more, I usually avoid going to any K-Mart, as it's just not worth the time and hassle. I say close them all and turn them into something useful like a Jimmy Johns or something!
K-Mart in Lawton, OK is great!! I can stil lay-a-way the things I need during the entire year. Wal-mart is a poor alternative....no lay-a-way until Christmas and most of the time the electronics I buy need to be taken back. The store is clean here and I love the sales (both announced and unannounced). Closing K-mart here would be a very bad idea indeed........
Price points are higher in K Mart than Walmart, that's a no brainer... I can purchase a comperable or same item at Walmart for less money.. Mens clothing lines in Sears and K Mart are awful, high prices for low quality, very little style.
Change your business practice or else Good Bye K Mart
I don't want them to go away. Prices jumped at Walmart the next town over once that area's Kmart shut its door... heard that from a Wally World employee themselves. If only they could straighten up their act...
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Over the top: Don't settle for just ketchup and mustard on your burgers
What I put on top of my burgers always has been important to me. I'm not one of those people who can eat a naked burger — one that's all by its lonesome on a bun.By: Jeff Tiedeman, Grand Forks Herald
What I put on top of my burgers always has been important to me. I'm not one of those people who can eat a naked burger — one that's all by its lonesome on a bun.
Like just about everybody else, I grew up eating burgers with the usual accoutrements — ketchup and mustard. And not too long after I had my first burger, a dill pickle and a thick slice of raw onion were added to the mix. For a while, I even put potato chips on my burgers after seeing two of my cousins — Gordy and Dick Tiedeman — do just that when we were kids. And ever since then, just about everything you can think of has been fair game.
That's one of the true beauties of a burger. You can put just about anything you want on them, and they're still tasty.
For years, I was kind of hooked on burgers. It started when Dad and Mom used to take us kids to the A&W. I have fond memories of the Papa, Mama, Teen and Baby burgers. (And I'll also never forget the root beer and onion rings.)
The allure of A&W carried over to my early college days in Bemidji, although I frequented the Quick Stop burger joint there more often, since as everyone knows students don't have a lot of money. (And the burgers in the Moorhead State student union weren't bad, either.)
After moving to Grand Forks after graduation, it wasn't long before I knew where to get the best burgers in town. There were several places that had good burgers, but you couldn't beat the ones at Whitey's, which were made with freshly ground steak trimmings.
These days, about the only place I eat a burger is at home. That way, I can put on whatever kind of topping that might suit my fancy. I have been tempted to head out to Southgate, though. Word has it that the Montgomerys have a special one night a week where they serve up a mighty tasty burger at a pretty good price.
My homemade burgers usually are made with ground venison or buffalo and seasoned with a little garlic powder, salt, pepper, wild game spices and Adolph's meat tenderizer.
And I'm always looking for new toppings for my burgers.
In my Web browsing, I've come across ones that are topped with pesto, sauerkraut, numerous kinds of cheeses, fried egg, guacamole, sour cream, chili and salsa, just to name a few. And many of them also include the usual suspects — lettuce, tomato, bacon, etc.
They come with names such as Rowdy Reuben Burger (grilled beef patty smothered with melted Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing and zesty coleslaw, served on marble rye), Aphrodisiac Burger (grilled beef patty lovingly stuffed with oysters and dressed with steak sauce), Veg-Head Burger (lean ground beef piled with cucumber slices, tomatoes, sprouts, creamy dill dressing, served on sun-dried tomato bread), Dragon Burger (grilled ground beef patty, Limburger cheese and raw onion on an onion roll) and Crabby Burger (Shredded crab salad with Swiss cheese atop a beef patty served on a croissant).
While I haven't tried any of above concotions, I did add another topping to my repertoire (you can't have too many) — one for sauteed mushrooms and onions (see recipe at www.grandforksherald. com/ event/tag/ group/ Features/tag/food/), which we tried the other day, with an unanimous approval rating.
Not even the president can make that claim.
Tiedeman is food editor at the Herald. Reach him at 780-1136 or toll-free at (800) 477-6572, or e-mail at email@example.com.
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