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Can you take a better picture? Fort Myers Sunset Photo Contest

It’s that time again, we are having a photo contest for the best sunrise or sunset photo! The winner will get their photo shown on both the SanibelCaptivaDaily.com and FortMyersDaily.com. If you think you can take a better picture, send it in and we will have a group of our photographers judge all entries and the winner will be notified. Good luck and we look forward to seeing your best Fort Myers Sunset!

• Sign up for our “Get the Daily” and then fill out your info.
• Then Sent us an email with you picture, name and title of your work
• Next week Tuesday, we will post the winner!

Art Walk Downtown Fort Myers

Last weekend was Art Walk in downtown Fort Myers. Photographer, Andrew J. Newton was there taking some great photos of one of the events held at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Thank you so much Andrew J. Newton for the photos! If you haven’t been to Art Walk in downtown Fort Myers yet, make sure you do next month!

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Fort Myers Florida Weekly Wrap Up from the FortMyersDaily.Com

Fort Myers Florida Weekly Wrap Up from the FortMyersDaily.Com. It truly has been a great week to be in and around Fort Myers, this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Fort Myers Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

• Jul 04 – Happy 4th of July Fort Myers
• Jul 03 – 11th Annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration, Fort Myers
• Jul 02 – Fort Myers Pets of the week from Lee County Domestic Animal Services
• Jul 01 – Great Commercials that the FortMyersDaily Loves

• Jun 30 – Fort Myers Lakes Park
• Jun 29 – Clean Waters in Fort Myers
• Jun 28 – Boating on Fort Myers Beach
• Jun 27 – Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Hotel, 50% off on all accommodations to service members and their families

Fort Myers Art Walk &  Art Fair, Southwest Fl Art

The monthly two-day art event continues in downtown Fort Myers in May.

The next Art Walk will be Friday, May 7, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. That will be followed by the new Saturday Art Fair on May 8, in the Patio de Leon from noon to 4 p.m. The Friday, May 7, Art Walk will include more than a dozen art stops and feature new art exhibitions, live music, and the traditional after party.

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Fort Myers Florida Weekly Wrap Up from the FortMyersDaily.Com

Fort Myers Florida Weekly Wrap Up from the FortMyersDaily.Com. It truly has been a great week to be in and around Fort Myers, this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Fort Myers Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

• Apr 25 – Fort Myers Restaurants, Biddle’s Piano Bar & Restaurant
• Apr 24 – The Best Fort Myers Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf
• Apr 23 – May Madness Pet Adoptions at Lee County Domestic Animal Services
• Apr 22 – What to do on your Fort Myers Vacation when the weather is bad?
• Apr 21 – Fort Myers Kickball, Summer Season Registration
• Apr 20 – March of Dimes, Downtown Fort Myers March for Babies
• Apr 19 – Fort Myers Beaches, Lover’s Key
• Apr 18 – Happy Birthday “Photographer/Videographer Extraordinaire Aka : Max Danger Soto!

The Best Fort Myers Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf

The Best Fort Myers Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf. Above is one of Terry Waldorf’s amazing photos captured in the waters of Southwest Florida! How does he do it? I wish I knew because he has a special ability to take pictures of the most amazing things at the most amazing times!

Fort Myers Kickball, Summer Season Registration

FL Tarpon Division – Summer Season Registration Is Open

The summer season will start May 20th.

Fl Tarpon Kickball Summer League Registration is now OPEN! Register at the Fl Tarpon site http://www.kickball.com/fltarpon

Deadline to register is April 27th 2010! $10 fee will be added if you register after that date.

Season starts May 20th 2010 and we are back at the Wa-Ke-Hatchee Park. Our new division bar will be Stevie Tomato’s! Pre-Season Party will be Saturday, May 15th at 8pm at Stevie’s!

Art of the Olympians, Fort Founder’s Exhibit, Downtown Fort Myers

Art of the Olympians, Fort Founder’s Exhibit, Downtown Fort Myers

Fort Myers Beach Skyline

Here is a great photo taken by the wonderful Terry Waldorf of Fort Myers Beach! Terry has the unique ability to capture the sun at the perfect time! Love the skyline!

Calm waters and Beautiful sky!

Our photographer Cameron Michael captured this one earlier this evening !

Art Walk Of Downtown Fort Myers

It was nothing but amazing art, amazing people, great fun and amazing music! Fort myers Daily and our photographer Cameron Michael received exclusive access to the Project Trio concert!  Be sure to check out the photographs and see what it was all about !  Support your local arts and be sure to check it out EVERY first Friday & Saturday of every month in Downtown Fort Myers !

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Art Walk Downtown Fort Myers

Come see what all the buzz is about ! Located in Downtown Fort Myers River District! Art Walk starts on the First Friday of Every Month and is a two day event and tonight it starts at 6pm-10pm & Saturday 12pm-4pm  with hundreds of artists showing their work off ! be sure to come out for the festivities!  good people. good art,and great fun! Keep a look out for our photographer Cameron Michael he will be out there gathering photos of all the fun people and amazing artwork!

The Southwest Florida Seafood Festival and Car Show was this weekend in Cape Coral

The sun brings out many great things in its rays of light. This weekend, it shined on many beautiful classic cars at the Southwest Florida Seafood Festival and Car Show. Our photographer, Cameron Michael, was out capturing the automobiles and people eating and dancing. Many unique cars showed up, such as Edwin Lupo’s 1928 Desoto (Coke Truck), which is the only one left in America. Another big hit was the sweet 1963 Chevy Impala owned by Bob & Linda Simpson. Click below to check out more rides!

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I am a big boy

Fort Myers Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf

Once again, Fort Myers Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf was able to capture an amazing photo of this magnificent bird coming in for the landing. There really is no other photographer around with the same skill as Fort Myers Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf.

Do you want to show off your Photos? Fort Myers Photography

Sign up for our email list and then send your photos to us. We can highlight your Photography skills by posting your work and your name. Lets see what you got Fort Myers!

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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Southwest Florida, Fort Myers

The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve demonstrates Florida’s real life nature apart from the hustle and bustle of Fort Myers.  As spring starts to appear, its not just the nature blooming, but the true spirit of Southwest Florida glowing in those who venture out of the ordinary to explore southwest Florida‘s Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. Only one of the many preserves now emerging back into their natural beauty, for which they are known. 

Crown Colony Golf & Country Club, Art Show, Fort Myers

Last evening Crown Colony Golf & Country Club held another wonder event at the club house. This Wednesday was an Art Show provided by local artiest in the community. The work was wonderful, there is an extraordinary amount of talent living in the Crown Colony Golf & Country Club in Fort Myers. Over 20 artiest ranging from photography, painting and pencil drawings filled the club house. This it the third year and the event seems to becoming more and more popular. Click below to some of the art work.

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The Alliance of the Arts, Fort Myers, Rhythm in Motion, The Foundation of Lee County Public Schools

The 2010 Ballroom Dance Showcase “And The Award Goes To…. ” Presented by Rhythm in Motion and partnered with The Foundation of Lee County Public Schools. Last evenings charity benefited the Dancing Classrooms in Lee County. Rhythm In Motion of Cape Coral hosted The Alliance of the Arts which had cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction. Then a Performance by Rhythm In Motion’s Students and Staff with special guest appearances by our local Participating Dancing Classroom Students from Edgewood Academy, Tice, J. Colin English, Franklin Park, Bonita Springs, and Spring Creek Elementary Schools. Amazing Photography Credit: Ryan Harris.

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The Best Fort Myers Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf

The Best Fort Myers Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf. Above is one of Terry Waldorf’s amazing photos captured in the waters of Southwest Florida! How does he do it? I wish I knew because he has a special ability to take pictures of the most amazing things at the most amazing times!

Alliance of the Arts, Fort Myers

The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools is a non-profit charitable education foundation which enhances and enriches the quality of public education in Lee County for students and educators through programs, resources, and experiences made possible through corporate, individual and educational partnerships.

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Double Wide

The Best Fort Myers Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf

The Best Fort Myers Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf. Above is one of Terry Waldorf’s amazing photos captured in the waters of Southwest Florida! How does he do it? I wish I knew because he has a special ability to take pictures of the most amazing things at the most amazing times!

Fort Myers Florida Weekly Wrap Up from the FortMyersDaily.Com

Fort Myers Florida Weekly Wrap Up from the FortMyersDaily.Com. It truly has been a great week to be in and around Fort Myers, this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Fort Myers Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

• Feb 14 – Inaugural Piper 5K, Fort Myers Benefit, The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida
• Feb 13 – Gopher Tortoise, Florida Wildlife
• Feb 12 – Edison Light Festival, BED RACE, Downtown Fort Myers
• Feb 11 – Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch
• Feb 11 – Fort Myers Wildlife, Florida Bird
• Feb 10 – Yappy Hour & Bowl Stroll, Fort Myers Attraction, Bell Tower Shops
• Feb 09 – What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial Fort Myers?
• Feb 08 – Fort Myers 2010 Art Fest, Downtown Fort Myers, Fort Myers Attractions
• Feb 08 – Birthday Spent in Fort Myers, Happy Birthday from the FortMyersDaily!
• Feb 08 – Superbowl Sunday, Shoeless Joe’s, Fort Myers Sports & Restaurant
• Feb 07 – FORT MYERS CONTINUES BIKE NIGHT & CONCERT SERIES, All Proceeds to Benefit Blessings in a Backpack

Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch

The space shuttle Endeavour lit up the predawn sky above Florida with a false sunrise early Monday as it soared into orbit like a brilliant, artificial star. Endeavour roared into space at 4:14 a.m. from a seaside pad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center after a one-day delay due to low clouds. The launch was expected to be the last time a NASA shuttle blasted off at night. If you were able to take any photos of Endeavour from Fort Myers, send them our way!

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Fort Myers Wildlife, Florida Bird

This great photo was sent to us by the Kirt family, they were fishing off of thier friends dock and got a couple shots of this pelican swimming by the mangroves! Thanks for sending your photo in guys!

Fort Myers 2010 Art Fest, Downtown Fort Myers, Fort Myers Attractions

This weekend was the 2010 Fort Myers Art Fest located downtown Fort Myers. The Fort Myers Attraction brought in over 400 artist booths from all around the world. The historic district of Fort Myers was filled with art and art lovers. Sculptors, paintings and photography was just part of what was shown and offered in this Southwest Florida event. Our photographer, Cameron Michael was out taking photos of his own so those who could not make it out downtown. Besides the art there were a variety events for kids and adults. Click below to check out this weekends Fort Myers Attraction in downtown Fort Myers! Click below to see more photos and sign up for our emails for updates on more events.

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2010 ArtFest, Fort Myers, Big Art Event This Weekend

Fest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida’s premier art festival takes place downtown Fort Myers on February 6 & 7, 2010 from 10 to 5 each day. Each year Fort Myers’ only free, two day art extravaganza, decorates our downtown with exceptional artwork, entertainment and children’s art activities.

Attendees enjoy and purchase artwork in a variety of mediums and prices from nationally recognized artists from across the country and around the world.

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Rainy Weather Creates Fort Myers Rainbow

Rainy Weather Creates Fort Myers Rainbow. Even when the weather is less than perfect, it still is beautiful. Here is a photo of a rainbow sent into us from one of our viewers, taken from the road while driving home from work. Although it was raining yesterday, this weather still beats snow! Thanks for sending the picture in James!

Fort Myers Florida Weekly Wrap Up from the FortMyersDaily.Com

Fort Myers Florida Weekly Wrap Up from the FortMyersDaily.Com. It truly has been a great week to be in and around Fort Myers, this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Fort Myers Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

• Jan 30 – John Michael’s Photography, 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards for Wedding Photography, Fort Myers
• Jan 30 – Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Jan 29 – The Best Fort Myers Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf
• Jan 29 – Peter Max at the Fort Myers Bell Tower Shops
• Jan 28 – Outdoors on Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers FL
• Jan 27 – Fort Myers Beach, Sunsets in Florida
• Jan 26 – New Moon Sailing, Fort Myers Sailing, New Moon Girls
• Jan 25 – Cattle Barons Ball for the American Cancer Society, Bell Tower Shops, Fort Myers
• Jan 25 – 15th Annual 2010 Kiwanis Medieval Fair, Fort Myers Fundraisers
• Jan 24 – American Cancer Society of Lee County, Cattle Barons’ Ball, Bell Tower Shops
• Jan 24 – Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce “Save the Children – Haiti”
• Jan 23 – The Crowne Plaza Fort Myers, Make your Reservation now for the Cattle Barons’ Ball at the Bell Tower Shops
• Jan 22 – The 2nd Annual News Feeds Families Hunger Walk

John Michael’s Photography, 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards for Wedding Photography, Fort Myers

Congratulation John Michael, for receiving the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Wedding Photography. John takes photos for us at the Fort Myers Daily for some events and we love his work! WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced John Michael’s Photography has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Wedding Photography! The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.

John Michael’s Photography is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.

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Peter Max at the Fort Myers Bell Tower Shops

Peret Max will be at the Fort Myers Bell Tower Shops Friday from 6-9pm and Saturday from noon to 3pm. RSVP by contacting the Bell Tower Shops at 239.415.7000

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New Moon Sailing, Fort Myers Sailing, New Moon Girls

New Moon Sailing, Fort Myers Sailing girls. If you are looking for the perfect outdoor activity while vacationing in Fort Myers, we have a great suggestion for you! Sail around with Captain Mick from New Moon Sailing! Captain Mick from New Moon Sailing took us at the Daily around the water ways the other afternoon with some of the Fort Myers Daily girls. Click below for some great photos of beautiful girls on the  New Moon . Check out our great time and be sure to call him up to book your sailing adventure soon! NEW MOON or call 239.395.1782. Photography done by Cameron Michael.

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Pictures of Fort Myers

A little while ago, we at the FortMyersDaily.com went on a helicopter shoot to capture some of the beauty of Fort Myers from a birds eye view. Click below to see some of these amazing photos of our town. When you see pictures like these, it almost makes you forget the current weather!

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Fort Myers Beach Photos

The other day we got a couple great shots of some Fort Myers children playing at the beach. Once a couple of seagulls came around, the kids kept getting more to fallow! After a couple of minutes, the beach started to look like a scene from the old Film “Birds” because they were everywhere. Though the birds were very friendly we recommend not to feed any wild animal. But it sure was fun taking the photos of the situation.

Fort Myers Beach Photo

Even though we think it is a little cool outside, it sure beats the snow storms that are happening all over the United States. Here is a great shot sent to us from one of our viewers! It is the bridge to Fort Myers Beach! If you have a great photo you have taken this winter, send it over to us and we will share it with everyone!

25th ANNUAL CAPE CORAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES 2010 POSTER ARTIST, ECHO CHERNIK

The Rotary Club of Cape Coral has selected internationally recognized artist, Echo Chernik as their 2010 poster artist for the 25th Annual Cape Coral Festival of the Arts. Taking place Saturday and Sunday, January 9th and 10th from 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. daily.

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Fort Myers Florida Weekly Wrap Up from the FortMyersDaily.Com

Fort Myers Florida Weekly Wrap Up from the FortMyersDaily.Com. It truly has been a great week to be in and around Fort Myers, this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Fort Myers Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

Fort Myers Photography, Bird Watching

Here is a wonderful picture of two Bald Eagles in Fort Myers by one of the best nature photographers around, Terry Waldorf! If you are a fan of bird watching than you will love this photo!

Fort Myers Florida Weekly Wrap Up from the FortMyersDaily.Com

Fort Myers Florida Weekly Wrap Up from the FortMyersDaily.Com. It truly has been a great week to be in and around Fort Myers, this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Fort Myers Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

• Oct 19 - Zombicon 2009, Fort Myers
• Oct 18 - Fort Myers Local Photographer, Terry Waldorf
• Oct 17 - The Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant, Fort Myers Restaurant
• Oct 16 - Fundraising Film premier at The Island Cinema for the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, “Sandbars to Sanibel”
• Oct 15 - Zombicon 09, Downtown Fort Myers
• Oct 14 - Fort Myers Local Band, Strange Arrangement, Downtown Fort Myers
• Oct 13 - F.I.S.H. 10K on Oct. 17th
• Oct 12 - Fort Myers Florida Weekly Wrap Up from the FortMyersDaily.Com

Zombicon 2009, Fort Myers

Last night, downtown Fort Myers was infested with Zombies! It was Zombicon 2009! The roads were full of people dressed up for this years Zombicon. There was a lots of great music and the atmosphere was absolutely ghoulish! There must have been more than 500 people celebrating this awesome event downtown Fort Myers! Words cant do good of a job as seeing it for yourself, so click below to see photos taken below!

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Fort Myers Local Photographer, Terry Waldorf

Fort Myers Local Photographer, Terry Waldorf. Here is a fantastic picture taken by Terry Waldorf, one of the best nature photographers around! Thank you terry for sharing your photos with us at the FortMyersDaily.com!

 Fundraising Film premier at The Island Cinema for the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, ”Sandbars to Sanibel”

Prepare to get dressed up for this high-class event, wear a black tie or dress up as your favorite Diva. Glitz and glamour is going to be the theme as you walk up the red carpet while having the paparazzi snapping pictures of you as make your grand entrance! The Island Cinema, Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, and Rusty Farst are bringing the Hollywood to our island of Sanibel. This is a fundraising film created by Rusty Farst for the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, the premier is on October 18, 2009.

Cleared for Landing

Fort Myers Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf

Once again, Fort Myers Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf was able to capture an amazing photo of this magnificent bird coming in for the landing. There really is no other photographer around with the same skill as Fort Myers Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf.

Search for the Skunk Ape a.k.a Big Foot

The Search for the Skunk Ape a.k.a Big Foot. We at the Fort Myers Daily, talked with business owner and amateur cryptozoologist, Brian Podlasek about his history of field investigations of this mystical creature. Brian has been looking for big foot in Montana and all around the globe. He believes, as the cold weather approaches, the big foot will begin it’s migration south to the warm weather of wetlands of Fort Myers. It’s speculated that Southwest FL, is the breading grounds for these creatures. According to his research, the big foot should be on it’s long travel down south. Above, Brian found Chewbacca at a bar stop, believed to be a the descendant of Big Foot. Click below to see more pictures of Brian and his colleagues on their last research expedition. Email us if you are interested in helping Brian make history as they find this year.

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The Mangrove Duck?

Mangrove seeds are housed in long, skinny pods that fall from the tree and pierce the sand and begin another tree, each pod produces 2 “starter leaves”.  I found this Mangrove pod on the beach near Middle Gulf Drive, I guess it began it’s growth with a vine wrapped around it, it’s very twisted.  Anyhow, I stuck it in dirt and moss, hoping it would root.  Because the top twisted sideways, the results are ………………………….TA DA…………………….The Mangrove Duck!

Awesome photo and information from Bonnie and Peanut!

The Best Fort Myers Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf

Who is Terry Waldorf? This is what you have been waiting for, a bio on one of the most talented photographers in Fort Myers. Click below for great photos  and check out Terry’s Flickr too!

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Fort Myers Art Walk,  Howl Gallery / Tattoo

Fort Myers Art Walk, Howl Gallery / Tattoo. Yesterday we went downtown Fort Myers to Howl Gallery / Tattoo to experience Fort Myers Art Walk. Fine Art, Tattoos, Rock Posters, Comics, Books, and Art Toys, Howl’s was the perfect place to take photos for the Fort Myers Art Walk. Click below for more photos and info on Fort Myers Art Walk, Howl Gallery / Tattoo.

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Bell Tower Shops

Fort Myers Entertainment, Things To Do Friday in Fort Myers

Bell Tower Shops- Friday by the Fountain, Live music
Art Walk- The August Art Walk will again showcase new art exhibitions, a one-act play and performances by students from the Young Artists Awards Program

For more info and other options, check out the Calendar

Weaponry

Fort Myers Beach Predators

Fort Myers Beach Predators. Take a look at what photographer Terry Waldorf shot. Those talons are incredable! I would not want to be a fish on Fort Myers Beach. Photo Credit: Terry Waldorf.

Eye to eye and beak to nose

The Best of Fort Myers Wildlife Photography

The Best of Fort Myers Wildlife Photography. Once again, Terry Waldorf, has been able to capture the Best Wildlife moments on this camera. Hands down Terry is one of The Best Wildlife Photographers around Fort Myers. Stay tuned for more about Terry Waldorf and more of his photos this week! The Best of Fort Myers Wildlife Photography.

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