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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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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.

Fort Myers Blogging Strategy

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Ichabod’s Fort Myers, Live Music, Cadence Wednesday

Ichabod’s Fort Myers, Live Music, Cadence Wednesday. Yesterday, we at the Fort Myers Daily stopped by Ichabod’s in Fort Myers to enjoy some live music from local favorite Cadence Wednesday. They rocked out at usual, which is why they play at Fort Myers Ichabod’s every Wednesday. So Next time you have the chance to see Cadence Wednesday, do so, especially at Ichabod’s Fort Myers.

Fort Myers, The Classic Rock Cares Art and Memorabilia Show

Fort Myers, The Classic Rock Cares Art and Memorabilia Show

Fort Myers, The Classic Rock Cares Art and Memorabilia Show. Yesterday, we went downtown Fort Myers and took some photos of The Classic Rock Cares Art and Memorabilia Show. It was awesome, there was Art and Memorabilia from every great classic Rock Band. After spending a couple of hours looking at all of the things they were auctioning, the music started, it rocked. The best way to discibe how much fun it was in Downtown Fort Myers, is to take a look at our photos. Click below to read more about the John Entwistle’s Foundation.

Downtown Fort Myers, Art Walk

This Month’s DOUBLE FEATURE AT THE FREE THEATER AT THE ART WALK VARIATIONS ON THE DEATH OF TROTSKY by David Ives. It is a comic look at the assassination of the famous Russian revolutionary, killed by his Mexican gardener, who smashed a mountain climber’s axe into his skull. Was it political disaffection? Anti-counterrevolutionary backlash? You’ll be surprised! Brought to you once again by More Crinoline Productions and the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, the show stars Robert Feigenblatt, Louise Wigglesworth, and Michael Dunsworth.
Shows begin at 7 pm and 8:30 pm this Friday July 3rd.
Make downtown your destination for Art Walk: it’s the first Friday of every month. So come check out this Fort Myers Entertainment!

Fort Myers Student Film Contest. Hello Fort Myers, below is a video for a student film contest made by a local student, Chase Walker. The contest is for $10,000 to pay student loans. Here the daily.com, we love to support the locals any way we can. If you could help him out by watching his film and casting your vote, every vote will help. His film is called Final Notice, Good Luck Chase Walker!

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Jennifer Valiquette Sax Solo-Big Arts Spring Concert: Video by Marylin Kane