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May the best team win.

A Really Beautiful Bird Around Southwest Florida.

 Pileated woodpeckers, the largest woodpeckers in North America, hammer their heads into trees with a force of 15 mph, 20 times a second. So, how do their heads not turn to mush?

Thick muscles, sponge-like bones, and a third eyelid keep bird brains intact. For more information, go to: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/pileated_woodpecker/id/nc

 This is a MUST SEE IN FORT MYERS

“THANK YOU ALL WHO HAVE SUPPORTED AND STILL SUPPORT ME. IT IS AN ODD FEELING HAVING PEOPLE HELPING YOU. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE GIVER, THIS FEELS INCREDIBLE. YOU FIND OUT VERY QUICKLY WHO CARES ABOUT YOU WHEN THINGS GO BAD.

I THANK YOU ALL ESPECIALLY: MATT ASEN, MARK BLUST AND KIMBERLY WITH ALL THE STAFF AT MATZALUNA’S.  SO MANY VOLUNTEEERS I HAVE WORKED WITH FOR YEARS FROM C.R.O.W.: CHARLY HART AND MARILYN HART, DENNY TOLL, JEAN AVRE, WARREN SEAWARD, JAVIER EDUARIDO, LINDA ESTEP, PAT APPING, KATHY GREEN, MARY PATTISM, THE BOWSELL’S, CLAUDIA, THE TUCKERS,  AND SO MANY AKA CROWBARS.

TO ALL THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE FROM THE ST. MICHAELS ALL ANGELS EPICIPAL CHURCH. THIS LIST CAN GO ON AND ON.

SPONSORS:

GIGGLES, LILY & CO, GATERBITES, Il TERSORO, MUCKY DUCK, SANIBEL HEALTH CLUB, DOC FORDS, JB DESIGNS, GROG SHOP, TUTTLE’S, SANIBEL DAY SPA, KATIE GARDENIA, LIGHTHOUSE CAFÉ, DAVID ESSEL, GREENFLASH, SCOTT MCPHEE, REX RYAN NY JETS, MIKE WESTOFF NY JETS, LAZY FLAMINGO, LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT, SWEET MELISSA’S, ISLAND PIZZA, ‘TWEEN WATERS INN, SOUTH SEAS RESORT, BAILEY’S, BAIT BOX, ALAN MALZ, SHEILA HOEIN, RICHARD SULLIVAN, TERRY, D&D TAXI SERVICE, SUN HARVEST, GUNS ON 41, JENSONS MARINA, ISLAND PAWS, NORMAN ZIGLAR, ISLAND STORE, MIKE GULNIC, JUDY Z OF REC CENTER, JOANNE MUPHY OF MARYKAY, CAPTIVA CRUSIES.  AND SO MANY MORE…..

SPECIAL THANKS GOES OUT TO ALL OF THE VOLENTEERS: SANDY KOSTICK, BUZZIE AND JOANNE MURPHEY, DELOY WILKERSON, JAMIE  PYOTT, ALEX FLOR,  COLLEN WRIGHT-WHITE, MICHELLE HUFFMANN, LENA , ROBBIE HUTTO, SPECIAL SUPER COOL JAZZ DUDE, DICK  OF ST. MICHAELS,  AL FARRELL AND RICHARD ALONG WITH JOHN WOLF, SUSAN GONZALAS,  BARRY GORDAN OF QUICK PRINT, 94.5, ISLAND SUN, THE BREEZE, THEWWW.SANIBELCAPTIVADAILY.COM,  WILLIAM WAITES, TARA GEISSINGER, DENNY TOLL, MR. EDWARD MONK AND JACK LUZIER.

AGAIN, A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU PEOPLE WITH BIG HEARTS. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. IF I HAVE FORGOTTEN ANYONE, I AGOLOGIZE. THIS HAS BEEN SO INSANLY OVERWHLEMING AND I AM IN AWE. I KNOW WHY SANIBEL IS NUMBER ONE!” KEVIN JOE STAHL. CLICK BELOW TO SEE PICTURES OF THE EVENT.

WORKER OF: C.R.O.W. Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc

 Photo Credit: Jean Avre

Did you notice I didn’t say that it makes me want to buy a boat. It takes a long time to learn these waterways, that’s why I leave it to the charter captains. So what are you waiting for? Let’s go fishing

This is what we did with our Honey Bells. Hope you enjoy yours. Type in “Daily” .to get 10% off your gift package.

Click here to order.  http://www.sunharvestcitrus.com/  Click below to see how we made our Holiday Harvest with Sun Harvest Honey Bells.

Yup here is Bear before..WHAT A MESS!……and kinda after. See below:  This stinker was so many times ready to be put down due to colon cancer, seems to want to live forever. Yes, as you can see he is going blind in one eye for sure, and 1/2 in the other not to mention him loosing his hearing. At this point……….I have to laugh. I always said: When you get a poodle they live forever. Up to 20 years…..I said, Bear will go blind and deaf and bounce into walls…….well………guess what………………here we go. God Bless him, he is like his mother. TENACITY!

This lil guy just won’t give up……..so I tried to take some after pictures of his grooming and he wasn’t really happy with the flash…(he’s looking at me like, MOM, what are you doing to me!)….but, again for all you wonderful people that email me this is his status. A HUGE THANKS GOES OUT TO INDIAN CREEK ANIMAL HOSPITAL. They have been amazing with my dog and me……..I can’t recommend them highly enough. A great staff and a super duper Vet!  Oh, this is Katie, she is new, super cool, nice and smart. (She was cute, happy to be on the Daily . Com ) Check out all the pictures below and go to : http://www.indiancreekvet.com/ learn more and hit up our TIPS page to see what the doctor suggests for pet during the holiday.  http://www.fortmyersdaily.com/tips/Love to all from Sandy and Bearski……..:) CHECK OUT THE SIZE OF THIS DOG…………BEAR IS NOT EVEN AS BIG AS HIS HEAD! BUT THEY GOT ALONG GREAT……….SEE MORE PICS.

Honeybell Wreath

In London, the New Year has long been announced by church bells ringing out at midnight, bidding the last year farewell and welcoming the coming twelve months. We can’t think of a more cheerful way to ring in the New Year than with our Honeybell Wreath. In this gorgeous arrangement, you’ll find 19 pounds of Honeybells, aptly named for their mouth-watering flavor and bell-like shape and nicely topped with a 4-ounce bag of orange pecans. Order early – these citrus chimes ring through January only. CLICK HERE TO ORDER AND PUT IN THE PROMO CODE: “DAILY” FOR 10% OFF YOUR GIFT PURCHASE! http://www.sunharvestcitrus.com/

Navel Oranges

The Navel, our only variety bold enough to bare its midriff, is justifiably confident. A world favorite, theFlorida navel orange is easy to peel and seedless, contains an incredible sweetness coupled with just the right amount of tang, and offers a day’s dose of vitamin C. Its natural goodness and packaging make it a healthful grab ‘n’ go snack. Citrus trivia side note: the Navel’s “inny” is actually caused by a baby orange within the fruit. Now how cute is that?

Honeybell Tangelos

The Honeybell’s name comes from its flavor, form, and family tree. Its nectarous taste and unique bell shape give it its first name, while its ancestors — the tangerine and pomelo (A.K.A. grapefruit) merge to form its last. More specifically, the Honeybell descends from the Dancy tangerine and the Duncangrapefruit. The result is an incredibly easy-to-peel fruit with savory sweetness. Like all good things, however, the Honeybell season comes to an end — and quickly. Available in January only, so order now!