MADE HISTORY! Genae Girard plaintiff in DNA case praises Supreme Court’s ruling: Genae Girard, of Lago Vista 43, was one of six patients who sued Myriad Genetics, DID IT! I could not be more proud. As one of my family members. She took a horrible situation and really did something that turned history. CONGRATS GENAE GIRARD, YOU DID IT! I, Sandy Kostick, the Kostick Family, the Girard Family, the Hundley Family and so many more could not be more proud. As one of my family members. She took a horrible situation and really did something that turned into history. CONGRATS GENAE GIRARD!

In speaking with Genae Girard, it was so incredibly powerful to hear her excitement and yet exhaustion after over 31 interviews in just one day, with many more to come. Wow! And obviously for one heck of a darn good reason. You don’t hit 60 min, land the cover of the NY TIMES, etc. for no reason.  She made history! Young, strong and a powerful lady. This story made news all over the world. This is very exciting for all. Please check out her social media site: http://www.BeyondtheBoobieTrap.com and check out her book, http://offtherackbook.com/“. And her new book on the way. She is now and has been intensely studying with other scientists globally. (YOU GO GIRL!)  (AND THIS IS NOT JUST FOR WOMEN, MEN ARE AFFECTED TOO)

Genae Girard of Lago Vista said she was ecstatic Thursday morning to hear that the U.S. Supreme Court had ruled that a company cannot own a person’s DNA.

Girard, 43, was one of six patients who sued Myriad Genetics of Salt Lake City over the company’s patenting of two gene mutation tests associated with breast and ovarian cancer. The Supreme Court said that company can’t own naturally occurring genes but can patent synthetic strands of DNA that it creates in a laboratory.

“Woo-woo,” Girard said, when contacted at her home. “It changes history,” she said. “It kind of closes the door on other companies being able to patent genes in the body.”

The high court’s unanimous judgment reverses three decades of patent awards by government officials. It throws out patents held by Myriad Genetics on an increasingly popular breast cancer test brought into the public eye recently by actress Angelina Jolie’s revelation that she had a double mastectomy because of one of the genes involved in this case.

Myriad developed tests on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that are associated with breast and ovarian cancer and charged around $3,500 for the test, Girard said. She wanted a second opinion after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 36 and testing positive for the BRCA2 gene mutation. But she couldn’t get a second opinion because of the company’s patent, she said.

Girard ultimately had her ovaries and both breasts surgically removed.

“You make health care decisions based on that test,” she said. “It’s a major life changing experience, especially when you are in your 30s and at childbearing age.”

She believes the cost of the test will fall dramatically and that more women will now have access to it. The Supreme Court’s decision “opens the way to more research and reduces our costs,” she said.

MADE HISTORY! Genae Girard plaintiff in DNA case praises Supreme Court’s ruling: Genae Girard, 43, was one of six patients who sued Myriad Genetics. YOU DID IT! I could not be more proud. As one of my family members. She took a horrible situation and really did something that turned history. CONGRATS GENAE GIRARD! I know you personally and know just how hard you worked to make this happen. You have helped mankind in many ways. Thank you is not even enough.

This story contains information from the Associated Press. Media Story provided by: Statesman.com

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Sanibel Island-Captiva Island Pulls together for Melissa Barnes Godfrey Fundraiser. More candid pictures and a CARD OF THANKS FROM MEGAN.

THANK YOU ALL! ENJOY THESE PICTURES.  CANDID PICTURES! FROM Richard McCurrey. Photo credit.

These are the generous contributors that helped to raise funds through donations of merchandise and gift certficates. It is my hope that I have everyone accounted for, if I missed anyone please accept my sincere apologies. We had almost 80 items!! donated and tried to keep it all straight

I, Sandy Kostick want to personally thank Megan, Heather, and Richard for helping me take pictures for the daily.com. As we could not attend. Looking at all these pictures made me realize the power of this site. Thank you all! Everyone of you! (p.s. Melissa, we are signing that guitar!!!) Love you girl. Something HUGE is going to happen for you. Of Goodness. luv, luv.

Sanibel Island-Captiva Island Pulls together for Melissa Barnes Godfrey Fundraiser. A ton more pictures coming soon with a card of thanks.

A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO ALL THAT HELPED. SUPER SUCCESSFUL EVENT.

“WE ARE SO VERY OVERWHELMED BY THE OUT POUR OF PEOPLE COMING TOGETHER. THIS WAS AMAZING! THANK YOU ALL, AND REALLY WORDS CAN’T EVEN EXPRESS HOW WE FEEL.  AGAIN, THANK YOU. ” THE GODREY FAMILY.

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“WE ARE SO VERY OVERWHELMED BY THE OUTPOUR OF PEOPLE COMING TOGETHER. THIS WAS AMAZING! THANK YOU ALL, AND REALLY WORDS CAN’T EVEN EXPRESS HOW WE FEEL.  AGAIN, THANK YOU. ” THE GODREY FAMILY.

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Melissa Barnes Godfrey Fundraiser tomorrow Sunday June 2, 2013 at 2:00- ??????, Hosted By The Lazy Flamingo and Venue the Legion Post 123 Sanibel Island Florida. 

Sampling of the Silent Auction and Raffle Donations:  ( this is just some of the goodies) Thank you all……and please keep them coming. We look so forward to seeing you all tomorrow. Again, we thank you all that have and are supporting.

Congress Jewelers
Lily & Co
Sea Tow
Tween Waters Inn Stay
… South Seas Resort Stay
Sanibel A/C
Dunes Golf Outing
Xperia Hair Salon
Tips and Toez
Fishing Trips
Stand Up Paddle Board
Kayaking
Yoga Paddleboard
The Grill, Timbers
Rods and Reels, Venture Out
Advertising Opportunities from SanibelCaptiva Daily.com
LOTS and LOTS of Restaurant Gift Certificates Do it all Stahl, Starfish Grille, Island Cow ……this list goes on and on. Once again the community pulls together! And Much Much More!!!

See you tomorrow from 2-6pm! LIVE MUSIC all day long inside and out! Food donated from The Lazy Flamingo, RC Otters, The Cracker Box, Subway, The Bubble Room, and The Great White Grill

Megan: Event Planner, (Thanks Daily.com and everyone who has paricpated. Please spread the word) See you all tomorrow.  

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Do you have a website? Do you have a blog? Are you attached to all Social Media?  Did you know 400 countries and over 368 social networks are attached to our sites? Many try to do this all themselves, rather than focusing on your own business. We do not own a restaurant, a real estate agency, a retail store, etc. We focus on what we are good at. Shouldn’t you? Think about this for a moment:

What if we switched business’s for a day. Could we run yours? Can you run ours? The answer is obvious. NO!  If you have time to do all we offer, you’re not focusing your energy in the right area. Many try to do it themselves. They get off to a great running start and fizzle out. That is why we are so very important to you. The Internet is POWERFUL. Your looking at it right now! Imagine if more people were looking at your business.Ask yourself this:  Do you really have the time and knowledge to do all necessary to accomplish the goals of all this? If you do, your business is not as successful as it could or should be. FACT.

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SanibelCaptivaDaily.com was launched in 2008 to promote local business and events. Being extremely successful in that short amount of time, we were forced to open up the FortMyersdaily.com;  and the FortMyersBeachDaily.com with other communities on the horizon.

Our statistics are sound, as they originate in Google’s analytics, greatly effective web-based tools and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools. With our experience and know-how, we can track factual statistics and data about our company’s effectiveness as well as our clients. Our capabilities allow us to monitor visitors to our site and your postings in order to gear your message to your viewer’s desires. This optimizes your exposure to your specified target audience.

Our powerful “add this” button provides the option for the visitor to push the posting onto any of the social networks that they are involved with; launching it out to the world of web.

Unlike other traditional advertising, we average over 500,000 page views or ‘visits’ which are more beneficial –as opposed to ‘hits’ on a web site. A ‘hit’ would be the same as someone window shopping your business; where as a ‘visit’ equates to a customer actually entering your store to look around.

When we first started, we were all about direct traffic, meaning 100% of the people would have to type in for example: www.sanibelcaptivadaily.com because we were so fresh.

Today, with our tremendous growth spurt our numbers changed, 48% are coming to us via search engines, 28% coming to us via referring sites, and now 35 % are direct traffic.

We have accomplished this by utilizing Key Words and SEO in addition to websites throughout the world pulling our feeds and putting them on their own sites, an extremely powerful concept. We are also attached to 8 blog directories and over 368 social networks. In addition to that, our site is seen in every state and well over 400 countries. Each time we do a posting on a client; we “Key Word” and optimize our clients business. The more postings we do, the more powerful their business will become.

With all of this in mind, we literally have the power to catapult you like no other out to the world of Google.

Placing an ad on the Daily.com provides incredible results, a great click-through rate is 10%, and our clients average 50% to 99% depending on their positioning. The reason is our limited advertising space, we do this to ensure our clients are seen and not lost. In addition, we have learned, it is not only the ad but the POWER OF THE POSTING.

Our site has 8 pages and every time someone visits; they average clicking on at least 4 pages, and, they spend about 2.5 minutes on the site. Every day 52% of our visits are by first time viewers. Statistics show that over 80% of those new visitors become daily users.

People can’t miss us when we are working in the field. We are dressed from head to toe in our powerful colors: pink and green, branding and logo. When we are out taking photos, we hand out our signature Daily.com cards to every person we photograph. Our cards are so powerful that people like to hold on to them as if they were credit cards. The cards clearly state, where the photo will be seen within 24 to 48 hours.

Along with our packaging options, we offer a great number of extras to help your business succeed and give you the advantage in the competitive world of on-line marketing.

• Video Production:  A video can be utilized for your company’s web site, online marketing, and television.
• High Resolution Photography:  With High Resolution photos, you have the capability to use them for graphic designs, brochures, and large needed formats. Not only can we take your photos on land, we have the resources to take professional underwater and aerial photography.
• News Release: Creating a document customized for your target audience, locally, nationally or international by distributing them to the proper channels.
• Web Design:  It is extremely important to have a well-known presence on the web which the Daily.com can accommodate. We have the capability to design and create your online personality while optimizing it to full potential, with the best developers around.
• Social Media Workshop: As we have learned over the years, this will enhance your business as we work together to catapult you into the world of web. We enjoy training our clients how to do things for themselves when it comes to the ever-changing art of technology.
• Social Media Maintenance: You as a business owner may not have the time readily available to maintain your own social media presence. We offer services where we maintain your accounts/pages for you to free up more time within your daily responsibilities.

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• Event planning
• Q R codes

Just to name a few….It is ever-changing daily.

If your business is not keeping up with the ever-changing trends of online media and you’re not using any if not all of the above, statistics show your competitors who are, already have an extremely substantial advantage.

We look forward to working with you and helping you grow your business through this fast and ever-changing world of technology.

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Mother Nature does her thing with the beautiful birds on the Beaches of Fort Myers

Happy Mothers Day to all you wonderful mothers. This one goes out to mine, may she rest…….love you mom. Always. xoxoxo

I brought this to you, but then it came back to me…….I love you. Bless you Mom, Rest In great Peace.

Thank you for all you have done and taught me. I miss you, although I know and feel you around me daily. Love to you today and everyday. Your Daughter Sandra Sue Kostick

Fort Myers Beach, Florida Restaurant and Bar Bonita Bill’s Waterfront Cafe has it all. .

Great times too!

Come by boat or car.

Great staff and food!

Dogs welcomed

Wonderful entertainment and view

Learn more and tell them the Daily sent you Fort Myers Beach, Florida Restaurant and Bar Bonita Bill’s Waterfront Cafe has it all. . Photo Credit: Desiree Liggio

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Mark Mandela and Marty Harrity of “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s dingdarlingtarpontourney.org/‎ Award-winning Doc Ford murder-mystery series novelist White has already signed on for fishing … Doc Ford’s, with locations on both Sanibel Island and Fort Myers Beach, sponsors the tournament to support the J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge through … “There’s not another tarpon tournament like it in the area.

WELL THEN, AS WE  DONATED OUR TIME, ENERGY, EFFORTS AND $$ TO THIS WHAT WE THOUGHT WAS A GREAT CAUSE…….WE HAVE BEEN HAD!!!!

SILVER SPONSORS:

We as a  team signed up for” in kind sponsor” silver”. Our job…obvious, promote the charity event, cover it, and take pictures. As many of you know what we do. We were asked to leave via owner : I was with Des, my new photographer and ad rep whom just finished her last chemo treatment wanting to work. This is what she got………

Well, we put our entire weekend aside for this as you all know charities are near and dear to me personally, that is why we are doing this blog!!!! We got screwed!  13 weeks of promotion, seen in 400 countries, 368 Social media and not to mention the RSS fees that  picked up because we are so super powerful. And wait, more………We donated an ad on my sites for the auction………..and brought my new Photographer Des, who wants to work and not feed the system. It is all about Charity Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.Owners Mark Mandela and  Marty Harrity of Doc Fords told us to leave……….we got some pictures. (photo credit Des and anyone that could take one? lol..nice job Doc Fords)  Great job Harrity… are you kidding us?? Please phony, politician…..City council……..get your game on……..we have never done a negative post……..this was below the belt on their part……….here is all we got……..sorry all……….complain to Mr. Marty on the City Council (lol, what a joke!) You sure liked our camera’s when you where up for election 2009………..Remember? we do. We have all the pics and emails from you and your cronies……….BRING IT!

Birgie Vertecsch Welcomed us with a hug and our press passes. Gm comes out and states”We need to leave and now”  Well, mighty kind………..Capt’s, clients, sponsors and even any of the staff was astonished. So many wanted their picture taken with logo (obviously). So we are so sorry to say this is all we got……Emails, Text messages and phone calls came pouring in…………..like Crazy. We have done tons of fundraisers………..this was way out of line. Birgie was…… a great friend of mine……..no longer…texting us late apologizing, saying out of her control……um can you say BS? …..FAILED!  and to put the anglers in the the lightening with crazy bad weather. Of  Course after they all paid a hefty fee to support or what they though would be supportive no one cared about the safety.  And behind her was out right WRONG!  MARTY HARRITY AND BIRGIE VERTESCH  KNOW BETTER………..they put people in harms way. Dangerous. Tons of emails, texts and phone calls came pouring into me………outraged.

IF YOU DID NOT HEAR IT IT YET, THANK YOU ALL THAT SUPPORTED……….YOUR HEARTS ARE CORRECT……NOT SURE ABOUT THE EVENT…BUT LIKE YOU , WE TOO TRIED TO THE RIGHT THING……LUV LUV Sandy Kostick!!!!!

Ah yes, the power of the Palm

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A good day shopping at Bass Pro

Fort Myers Indian Creek Pet Hospital for all your Fort Myers Veterinary needs.

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great top notch equipment

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excellent boarding

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Due to Capt. John “Giddy Up” Bunch of OOA: http://operationopenarms.org/ Christian Brown is having what is well deserved. A great time here in SWF. In Fort Myers to Sanibel Island and Captiva Island. To enjoy time with his family and our beautiful surroundings. Time at Jensons Marina many restaurants, AND SO MANY OTHERS and yes some fishing trips. God Bless you L/CPL Christian Brown USMC! And God Bless America. Thank you for all you have endoured for us. Enjoy your vacation. See you around Hero!!!

“Thank you so much to the citizens of Ft. Myers, Sanibel and Captiva!!! What a warm welcome. You guys really know how it’s done!!! And, to all those precious children on the side of the highway chanting U.S.A., that’s the way to be proud Americans!!! We love you !!! The tears of happiness were flowing after that show of support !!! ♥” Quoted from his Facebook. Literally 30 min. ago. To learn more feel free to reach him via his Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Support-LCPL-Christian-Brown-USMC-Combat-Wounded/294258117278988

Check out the wonderful welcome he was given.  Thank you all involved.

More to come as he enjoys his time here.

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FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.  Beach Tennis USA (BTUSA), the official sanctioning body for beach tennis (under the International Tennis Federation and with permission from the United States Tennis Association) is hosting its first Grade 1/ITF event on Fort Myers Beach at the Holiday Inn. Officially named the Publishers Printing Company BTUSA Sunshine Open, the event will take place April 19th through the 21st. This family-friendly, fun for all ages event is offered at no cost.

The best players from around the world will hit the sand to compete in the three-day event. Players hail from USA, Brazil, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Italy, France, Aruba, Russia and other nations. More than 100 players in total are expected to make an appearance.

Kicking off the event and sponsored by Pagelli’s, the public is invited to a VIP cocktail reception and silent auction on Friday, April 19th at the Holiday Inn. Serving as a fundraiser for local charities, tickets are $75 per couple or $50 each. Couples receive four complimentary beverages, singles receive two and both can enjoy the silent auction with packages including tickets to major sporting events including a Knicks, Ranger and Yankees games, and even a two-night stay at the Holiday Inn Fort Myers Beach. Portions of the reception and tourney will benefit local charities including the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Gulf Coast Humane Society and the Lee County Tennis Association.

In addition to the pro competition BTUSA is hosting advanced and amateur levels of play. Newcomers are also welcome to try the sport for $10 for the day, subject to availability. For event details and schedule please go to beachtennisusa.net.

“We are very excited to bring the inaugural 2013 BT event to Fort Myers Beach this year,” said Marc Altheim, Founder/CEO of BTUSA.  “Our local partner, Pat Glaunert of Three Oaks Tennis, has done an incredible job of organizing this event. With his expertise we have decided to make the metro Fort Myers area a model city for Beach Tennis and All-Volley Tennis programming.

ABOUT BEACH TENNIS
Beach Tennis, a combination of volleyball, tennis and paddleball, takes the best parts of each sport to create something exciting and fun for all ages and it’s growing around the world. The International Tennis Federation expects to oversee more than 90 tournaments this year on 6 continents. In the USA there will be at least eight major events this season. For more information, contact Marc Altheim at (917) 453-7502 or maltheim@beachtennisusa.net or Jim Lorenzo at (917) 559-4497.

Lakes Regional Park to Host National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 10

FORT MYERS, Fla.  Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation is hosting a day-long celebration in recognition of National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 10, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and open to the public, the event includes garden tours; birding tips and tours; guest speakers including well-known local author Charles Sobczak and cartoonist Doug McGregor; demonstrations by local garden clubs, nurseries and growers; children’s story-telling and activities and more. In addition, the culmination of the 2013 Botanic Gardens at Lakes Park Photography Contest will take place at noon with the presentation of the awards. The winning photos will be on display during the day. The day begins with a bird walk at 7:30 a.m. and a second bird walk at 9 a.m., starting in the gardens and continuing to the new wetlands area of the park.

Hourly tours of gardens include the succulent collection, ginger garden, the butterfly garden, heritage rose garden, vertical garden, water garden, bromeliad garden, the wedding gazebo and community garden. Continental breakfast will be available in the morning, as well as refreshments throughout the day. For a schedule of events, visit www.LakesPark.org.   “A variety of activities and programs will showcase the many gardens and other special features of Lakes Park,” said Susan Moore, active member of the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation. “The day will emphasize the impact of Lakes Park on our local natural environment and all the benefits the park has to offer.” Lakes Park joins more than 500 public gardens in the nationwide celebration, and May 10 is officially designated as “National Public Gardens Day in Lakes Park” by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners. The event is being sponsored locally by the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation, a 501C3 organization that enriches the park with many projects including an expansion of the Botanic Garden at Lakes Park. The foundation’s main focus is to assist Lee County Parks and Recreation in the continued implementation of the $30 million Lakes Park Master Plan, enhancing the park’s environmental aesthetics, wildlife habitat and recreational amenities for the community to enjoy for many years to come. For more information on the foundation, visit www.LakesPark.org.  The Lee County Bird Patrol is also assisting in this event. National sponsors include the American Public Gardens Association, Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, and Rain Bird Irrigation. Free Parking is available by downloading a voucher at www.LakesPark.org. Lakes Regional Park is located at 7330 Gladiolus Drive between US 41 and Summerlin Dr. For more information contact Marsha Asp, Vice President of Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation, at 239-851-6434.

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Riders can win $500 cash at BBQ, Bands & Brew Poker Run on April 7

Final destination is fourth annual BBQ, Bands & Brew event to benefit Builders CareFORT MYERS, Fla. (April 2, 2013) –  The Lee Building Industry Association (BIA) is hosting the fourth annual BBQ, Bands and Brew to benefit its nonprofit charitable arm Builders Care on Sunday, April 7 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. This year’s fundraiser includes a Poker Run that starts out at Fort Myers Harley-Davidson located at 2160 Colonial Blvd. Participants can register online or between 9 and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 7 at the Fort Myers Harley-Davidson. Riders will vie for Best Hand of the Poker Run which earns them $500 cash and a basket of Harley-Davidson gear Registration is $25 for each rider and $10 for the passenger and includes admission to the BBQ, Bands & Brew event at the Alliance for the Arts. Stops for the Poker Run include The TikiHut in Buckingham, Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon in Cape Coral and Victory Lane Café in North Fort Myers. The ride ends at the fourth annual BBQ, Bands & Brew event at Alliance for the Arts off McGregor Blvd. Poker Run registrants get in free to the event with proof of participation. The fundraiser is open to the public and will feature local music, several local barbecue restaurants, a barbecue competition to name the “best barbecue in town” and kids’ activities. Admission is $10 per person. Children ages 12 and under are free, and free parking is available. Local bands include Alter Ego, Cracker Blues and Deb & the Dynamics. Barbecue themed foods between $2 and $5 will be provided by Blue Crawfish Catering, Bubba’s, Famous Dave’s, Jonesez BBQ and desserts by Ben & Jerry’s.  Kid’s Barnyard will feature a petting zoo, inflatable slide, arts and crafts and more. The event is sponsored by Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, Moen, Cape Coral Plumbing, Truly Nolen Pest Control, Sunset Air, Action Automatic Door & Gate, All-Star Equipment Rentals & Sales, Batteries Plus, Stevens Construction, Suncoast Beverage, Wallace International Trucks, Bolaños Truxton, LCEC, Nilles Design and Wayne Wiles Floor Coverings.  Media and publicity partners include WINK News, Florida Weekly, Priority Marketing, Cat Country 107.1, 95.3 The River, Lamar and Happenings Magazine. Other supporting companies include Kinetico Quality Water Systems and T&M Portable Restrooms. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at Lee County Alliance for the Arts at 10091 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers; Stevens Construction at 6208 Whiskey Creek Drive, Fort Myers; the Lee BIA office at 10501 Six Mile Pkwy, Suite 104 in Fort Myers, or reserve your tickets by calling 239-938-0056 or e-mail bbq@bia.net. Additional information is available atwww.bbqbandsandbrew.com.

 Builders Care is the nonprofit charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association (BIA). Its objective is to provide emergency repairs and construction services to elderly, disabled and economically disadvantaged people who are unable to obtain home repairs through traditional means. Builders Care enlists the volunteer services of Lee BIA members and leverages grants and donated materials to provide construction and remodeling services to qualified homeowners throughout Lee County. Builders Care is headquartered at the Lee BIA offices at 10501 Six Mile Pkwy, Suite 104 in Fort Myers. Donations can be made online at www.LeeBuildersCare.org, or to the Builders Care general fund at BB&T (formerly Colonial Bank) Page Field branch at 4959 South Cleveland Ave. in Fort Myers. More information is available by calling 239-938-0056.

Happy Easter Sanibel Island, Florida, Captiva Island Florida and Fort Myers Beach, Florida.  Yes the Easter Bunny landed here on our beaches. But he seems to have dropped off a big gift. Have a SUNNY SIDE UP DAY. SWF EASTER PICTURE!

Happy Easter Sanibel Island, Florida, Captiva Island Florida and Fort Myers Beach, Florida.  Yes the Easter Bunny landed here on our beaches. But he seems to have dropped off a big gift. Have a SUNNY SIDE UP DAY. SWF EASTER PICTURE!

We are so honored to have spent a great day with  LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE K-9 UNIT,FORT MYERS, FLORIDA TRAINING CENTER

Deputy Reed, Deputy Thorpe, Sgt. Glover and Deputy Lopez

 Thanks to Sheriff Mike Scott, Lieutenant Larry King and Head K-9 Trainer Sgt. Frank Glover and all the staff of LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE K-9 UNIT

Meeting with the team of Sergeants and Deputies, we learned a lot of what they do to teach, train and keep these amazing dogs in great condition in many ways.

First Sgt. Glover, trainer finds them and runs them through a serious of tests to see if they are capable to handle the job at task. And it is a big one.

The dogs, save lives, find drugs and sometimes sadly get hurt in the line of duty, as they are many times the first to go in…….However, the dogs appear to be sweet, kind and loving not to mention beautiful. And they are, but…………beware! They know when it’s working time and they don’t mess around at all. Trust us; we got a taste of them. Strong and Smart!

The dogs at  LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE K-9 UNIT,FORT MYERS, FLORIDA TRAINING CENTER range from 2 years old in training to 12 years depending on the ability level and health. Speaking of health, these dogs are taken very good care of. With a special diet and vet to check them frequently. With a ton of love. 

They are very in shape. They really seem to love their job and it almost looks like they are having fun at training, but they are really working. They enjoy it.

 “They basically play a game of hide and seek; the dogs are very valuable to us as we use them to locate all kinds of things. Humans, narcotics etc.. Our dogs are partners and as they saying goes…..a little bit different: Sheriffs best friend” States Sgt. Frank Glover.

What we found so interesting is these dogs go home with these men and women who then are family dogs. Just like most of us have. When the special collar comes out and they get in the work vehicles they know, it’s work time. Really amazing.

I hope these pictures can give you an idea of just how hard they all work and why. To be able to cover this was a wonderful experience and one we will not ever forget. Kevin even took one for the team and tried on one of the tools they use called the bite bar sleeve.

They also have a full bite suit. A bit much for us, we thought, let’s allow the pros to handle that……..lol. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did and please respect your animals.

Thank you so much to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department for the wonderful experience to show us and people everywhere what goes on behind the scenes of a working K-9. Below: see Sgt. Janke and his dog: Kaos , This is Deputy Thorpe with his dog: Jager, This is Deputy Reed with his dog: Zeus, And of course Deputy Lopez with his narcotic dog in training: Raider the Lab. Trainer, Sgt. Frank Glover with partner: Sabr. click below to see some amazing pictures and be sure to stay tuned for the video……..on  LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE K-9 UNIT,FORT MYERS, FLORIDA TRAINING CENTER

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Nicole Glover won the Do The Right Thing in March. This young lady is on her way making a big difference! We are really proud of you Nicole!

Location: Scholl Board

 Photo: From left Major Kathy Rairden, Nicole Glover & Sgt. William Troutt

Nicole Glover won the Do The Right Thing in March because she decided she wanted to help someone in need around Christmas.  She collected change and any money she got and filled a jar with it.  She then took the jar to her guidance counselor and asked her to pick a family to receive the jar to buy Christmas presents.     I t was not a lot of money but every little bit helps.

This is Nicoles 3^rd time winning DoThe Right Thing always to help someone else or animals.  She is currently in the People to People Ambassador program and trying to raise the money for her trip this summer to England but after that I am sure she will be back to helping others.  Nicole would appreciate any help she can get at Nemomoon@aol.com or 239-849-0198

Nicole Glover won the Do The Right Thing in March. This young lady is on her way making a  big difference! We are really proud of you Nicole!  A true role model for many. Congrats from the Daily! P.S: Nicole, just happens to be wearing our colors……yes, a pink shirt with a super cool green award. You go young lady!

Wonderful life of Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island and Captiva Island Florida, Sandy Kostick and Kevin Stahl.

Florida’s fresh citrus Sun Harvest oranges and more

click here to order and use the promo code ” daily” to get 10% off. http://www.sunharvestcitrus.com/

Starfish Grille Sanibel Island, Fl Restaurant offers Sanibel Island Arts, Entertainment, Music and Fine Wines. Sanibel Island, Fl Starfish Grille offers a great Sanibel Seafood Grille in a Snazzy way. A wonderful Fish House with Global Fusion!

TONIGHT! 6-9 FREE WINE TASTING OF ARGENTINA ALONG WITH GREAT FOOD SPECIALS.

Starfish Grille Sanibel Island, Fl Restaurant offers Sanibel Island Arts, Entertainment, Music and Fine Wines. Sanibel Island, Fl Starfish Grille offers a great Sanibel Seafood Grille in a Snazzy way. A wonderful Fish House with Global Fusion!

IT WAS A BLAST……..GET THERE EARLY. SEE YOU THEN http://www.starfishgrillesanibel.com/

 SEE YOU TONIGHT! (TELL THEM THE DAILY SENT YOU AND YOUR TOLL WILL BE REIMBURSED OFF YOUR TAB) GET TO KNOW THE STAFF, THEY ARE WONDERFUL!

CLICK BELOW TO SEE LAST WEEKS WINE TASTING. 

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ST. PATRICKS DAY ON SANIBEL ISLAND, CAPTIVA ISLAND, FORT MYERS AND FORT MYERS BEACH PICTURES

Where ever we went people had a great time.

The GROG SHOP on Sanibel Island did a great event with Irish Whiskey!

Fun in many ways:

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Happy St. Patricks day

Ding Darling’s Tarpon Tournament May 4th!

Are you ready for the Best Ding Darling’s Tarpon Tournament May 4th?

Jimmy and Ozzie

Hurry and sign up.

please contact Ding Darling for more info: 239-472-1100.

Indian Creek Pet Hospital for all Fort Myers Vet Services announces New D.V.M Jennifer Statton from University of Florida and Proud!

Our little kitten get his check up with help of Vet Tech April Kollath

Please visit site to learn more: http://www.indiancreekvet.com/ Be sure to tell them the Daily sent your for 10% off new pet vaccines.

and yes we got a little silly, when they were not looking…lol

Thank you to all the staff, and D.V.M Jonathan Shivers,  D.V.M Jennifer Stratton and D.V.M John Davis. Below to see more pictures: 

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DO IT ALL KEVIN STAHL Best Fort Myers, FL Handyman Services

FOR MORE INFO CALL: 239-321-3109 TELL THEM THE DAILY SENT YOU FOR 10% OFF GOOD THROUGH MARCH OF 2013.

DO IT ALL KEVIN STAHL Best Fort Myers, FL Handyman Services

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

DO IT ALL KEVIN STAHL Best Fort Myers, FL Handyman Services

FORT MYERS FLORIDA OFFER SOME BEAUTIFUL BIRDS

FORT MYERS FLORIDA TATTOO CONVENTION 2013 PICTURES

WELL, WE KNOW ABOUT TATTOOS

AND BIG ONES TOO!

AND PIERCINGS

BUT THINGS GOT A LITTLE CRAZY WHILE WE COVERED THIS EVENT……

WOW!

HOLD ON….THIS WAS WILD!!!! SOME SUPER COOL AND BEAUTIFUL ARTIST WORK WAS EVERYWHERE!

ALONG WITH GREAT TALENT!

CLICK BELOW TO SEE ALL THE PICTURES OF THIS EVENT. PHOTO CREDIT: KEVIN STAHL

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GREEK FEST FORT MYERS FLORIDA 2013 PICTURES

GREAT FOOD!

GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!

GREAT DRINKS!

FUN FOR ALL: CLICK BELOW TO SEE ALL THE GREAT PICTURES OF GREEK FEST FORT MYERS FLORIDA 2013 (PHOTO CREDIT: KEVIN STAHL)

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FUN TIMES WITH OUR FRIENDS FROM INDIANA ON FORT MYERS BEACH!

GREAT TIMES, WITH GREAT FRIENDS…. ..THANK YOU PARROT KEY FOR ALL THE FUN AND GOOD TIMES.

SITTING AT THE DOCK OF THE BAY!

YUMMY FOOD TOO!

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LIFE IS A BEACH

FORT MYERS FLORIDA,  CAPTIVA ISLAND FLORIDA, SANIBEL ISLAND FLORIDA: THOMAS C. REED BURNSED

THIS LETTER CAME TO ME FROM
AMY BURNSED MCKAY:

Sandy,

Tommy was born in Battle Creek, Michigan June 26, 1949. We don’t know a lot about his early life. We do know that at some point after his birth parents died Tommy moved to Florida to live with his niece. That is when my parents, Jim and Dall Burnsed, met him. This would have been around 1975 and Tommy was probably 25 years old. We lived in a rural area east of Orlando and Tommy’s niece lived in our neighborhood. The situation was not a good one. Tommy was not allowed in his niece’s house. She made him sleep outside in a tool shed. He wasn’t allowed to shower or use the restroom in her house either. She also did not feed Tom. Pretty much, Tommy was homeless and alone. Tommy would walk around the neighborhood begging for food. My mother would make him bologna sandwiches. Once my dad realized what the situation was he and my mom started taking care of Tommy. When they decided to move to Sanibel they didn’t want to leave Tommy behind. I’m not sure how they convinced his niece to let him go with us but they did and, in 1980 my family moved to Sanibel and Tommy moved with us. Since then Tommy has lived with my parents. My parents cared for and loved Tommy as much as cared for and loved all of their other children. Family vacations, family pictures, holidays, everything we did, included Tom. When they moved to the Island my parents took a job managing Blind Pass Cottages and Marina. Tommy would walk around the property and collect coconuts. He made himself a little roadside stand and he would sell the coconuts. Returning guests and residents started calling him “Coconut Tom.” Tommy worked at the very first Lazy Flamingo washing dishes. I’m sure he wasn’t the best employee but everyone loved having Tommy around. In 1982 Jim started working as a fishing guide and Tommy became his first mate. Tommy enjoyed working on the boat with Jim. They were a team! Tommy also loved fishing tournaments. Mostly he enjoyed the parties and trophies that went along with the tournaments. Tommy worked with Jim on the boat until just a few years ago. Then he “retired” and spent his days at home with Dall. He loved Elvis Presley. He spent his days listening Elvis on his stereo and signing along while he made his potholders. He liked to work outside too. He had his own little tractor and would drive around the yard picking up sticks or raking a little. Tommy was born with Down’s syndrome and as the years went on he developed dementia. He also had a heart condition called aortic stenosis. In October 2012 the doctor’s told us that his heart condition was progressing and they gave him 6 months to a year. So, we threw him a party! He loved parties. I hired an Elvis impersonator and he brought Tommy up on stage with him. Tommy danced and sang and had a wonderful time. It was so great because Tommy’s dementia was really bad. My parents were afraid he wouldn’t know what was going on. I always tell my parents it was a miracle. God gave us one more day with the Tom we all remembered. On Friday, February 22, 2013 at 3:05 p.m. Tommy passed away. My mother and my sister, Tracy, were with him. They held his hand and told him they loved him. Tommy was a good man. He was always happy and he loved meeting people. His life’s accomplishments may not seem that great but the impact he had on my family and everyone he met was monumental. Since his passing people say things like, “Your family gave him a great life.” or “He was lucky you’re parents found him.” Bu the truth is Tommy that we are the lucky ones! We are so very lucky that Tom found us! We are all much better people for having known and loved him. Thank-you so much for this! It will mean the world to my mom and dad. They want everyone to know how much they loved Tommy and how important he was. No one should be discarded the way Tommy was. Especially people born with Down’s syndrome. These people aren’t insignificant burdens, they are God’s treasures and they should be loved and cherished. Trust me what you get in return is far greater than what you have to put in. Thanks Again, Amy (Burnsed) McKay

PLEASE ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL VIDEO AMY BURNSED MCKAY MADE:

This digital slideshow made with Smilebox

HERE IS WHAT JUST SOME PEOPLE HAD TO SAY ABOUT TOMMY:

LARRY THOMPSON OF THE LAZY FLAMINGO: ” TOMMY CAME AND WORKED FOR ME IN FEBRUARY OF 1988. HE DID EVERYTHING AND WAS ALWAYS HAPPY! FUNNY THING HE WANTED TO BE PAID IN ONE DOLLAR BILLS, IT MADE HIM FEEL LIKE HE HAD MORE. HE SHOWED ME HOW TO BE HAPPY NO MATTER WHAT. HE HAD A GREAT PERSONALITY AND WAS VERY UPLIFTING. HE ALSO LIKED HIS BEER WHEN HE HAD A CHANCE. HE WILL BE GREATLY REMEMBERED”

VICTOR MAYRON FORMALLY OF THE MUCKY DUCK: ” TOMMY WAS BLESSED WITH THE BURNSED FAMILY WHO PROVIDED HIM A WONDERFUL LIFE. TOMMY LOVED EVERYBODY. HIS SMILING FACE AND JOY OF LIFE AND THE HAPPINESS IN HIS HEART WAS VERY MUCH PROJECTED. I AM HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. HE WAS WONDERFUL!”

CAPT. LAMAR WILLIAMS: ” I WILL SO MISS TOMMY, HE WAS AMAZING. TOMMY COULD MEET A STRANGER AND GIVE THEM A BIG HUG AND KISS WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE. I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY, BUT NEVER FORGET THE GIFT HE GAVE TO OTHERS BY SHOWING SO MUCH LOVE.”

HAROLD CHRISTY: ” SO MANY EXPERIENCES WITH TOMMY I COULD WRITE A BOOK. I ATTRIBUTE HIS LONG LIFE TO THE BURNSED FAMILY AND HIS LOVE, LAUGHTER AND PERSONAL HAPPINESS. HE WAS AMAZING. I AM HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. “

CAPT. JIMMY BURNSED/BROTHER: “I AM PROUD OF MY FAMILY AND HAD MANY WONDERFUL TIMES WITH TOMMY. HE MADE EVERYONE LAUGH AND SMILE. HE WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BE AROUND. HE CHANGED MANY PEOPLES LIVES. HIS JOY OF LIFE WAS AMAZING AND INSPIRING. HE LOVED TO FISH. THE FUNNIEST THING IS THAT HE REALLY HELPED MY DAD WIN MAY FISHING TOURNAMENTS. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOT AND WHEN I THINK OF HIM, I SMILE. “

SERVICE INFORMATION:

Thomas Reed Burnsed passed away late Friday afternoon at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs.

Tom was born June 26,1949 in Battle Creek, MI.

Tom moved to Sanibel Island, FL from Orlando, FL in 1980 with his “adoptive” family. He was a long time and well loved resident and, was known around the Island as “Coconut Tom”.

In 2002, the family moved to Fort Myers, FL where Tommy lived with Jim and Dall Burnsed until his death.

Tommy worked as first mate on Jim’s charter boat. He also loved to make and sell pot holders. He enjoyed fishing in tournaments with Jim and was proud of the trophies they won.

Tommy loved everyone, and he was always happy to make a new friend. Tommy was a blessing from God and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Tommy is survived by many members of his “adoptive” family including his parents, Jim and Dall Burnsed, his brother, Jimmy Burnsed, his brother in-law and sister, Steve & Tracy (Burnsed) Brewer, his brother in-law and sister, Robert & Amy (Burnsed) McKay, his grandparents, M.G. & Sara Burnsed, his nephews, Brian, Timothy, and Zachary Palmese, his nieces, Abigail and Carly McKay and, many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Services will be held on Thursday, February 28,2013 at Winkler Road Baptist Church in Ft. Myers. There will be a viewing at 5:30 p.m. and the service will begin at 6:30.