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ALERT SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FORT MYERS AND FORT MYERS BEACH!!!!!!  VIP TO READ REGARDING YOUR BUSINESS ON SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA AND CAPTIVA ISLAND, FLORIDA. THIS IS MUST READ! GROW YOUR BUSINESS NOW!
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DID YOU KNOW?

We can help your business in many ways. Here are just a few reasons:

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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Here are just some of the projects we can do for you. :

Mobile SMS Text PackageStandard Video shoot and edit
High Definition Video shoot and edited
Ad or logo Design
One posting
High Resolution photography
News Releases
Websites/creation packages available
Underwater photographyAerial Video or PhotographyEvent PlanningSocial Media Workshops:Social Media set upSocial Media maintenance

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

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 examplewww.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.

And much, much more such as:

  • Mobile SMS Text Package
  • 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.

IT’S TIME TO TAKE CONTROL. LITERALLY! CALL US TODAY SO WE CAN HELP YOU DESIGN A PACKAGE FOR YOUR BUSINESS TO SUCCEED.. 239-822-6593

ALERT SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FORT MYERS AND FORT MYERS BEACH!!!!!!  VIP TO READ REGARDING YOUR BUSINESS ON SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA AND CAPTIVA ISLAND, FLORIDA. THIS IS MUST READ! GROW YOUR BUSINESS NOW!

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.

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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!!!!

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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………

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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!

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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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Ah yes, the power of the Palm

Marine Lance Cpl. Christian Brown, a disabled veteran was honored with the help of Operation Open Arms and many others today here in SWF, Fort Myers, Fl, Sanibel Island, Florida and Captiva Island Florida.

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Marine Lance Cpl. Christian Brown, a disabled veteran was honored with the help of Operation Open Arms and many others today here in SWF, Fort Myers, Fl, Sanibel Island, Florida and Captiva Island Florida. (photo credit: Kevin Stahl)

Marine Lance Cpl. Christian Brown, a disabled veteran, was wheeled down to the last row of the airplane and bumped up against aisle seats after he had assumed he would board toward the front. He was embarrassed to tears, the Washington Post reports. What’s more, when two first-class passengers on a Delta airlines flight saw Brown, who lost both his legs after stepping on an explosive device in Afghanistan, suffer a humiliating boarding process, they offered to switch seats with him — a gesture that was refused by the flight attendant, retired Army Lt. Col. Keith Gafford told the Washington Post. “[He] was obviously humiliated by being paraded through the aircraft and was visibly upset,” Retired Army Col. Nickey Knighton, a fellow passenger on the Atlanta to Washington flight wrote in a complaint, obtained by the Washington Post. “I touched Brown on his shoulders and asked if he was okay. Tears ran down his face, but he did not cry out loud.” To make matters worse, Brown was battling a high fever, and was heading to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., according to the Post. Delta issued a statement indicating they were investigating the incident, the news outlet reports. Sadly this isn’t the first time airlines have allegedly mistreated veterans. Last month, former Marine Sgt. Joseph Smith filed a lawsuit against United Airlines and airport workers at Chicago O’Hare International airport alleging that airline workers tipped over his wheelchair while boarding a plane, which caused his catheter bag to spill and left him to soak in his own urine on the flight, CBS Chicago reports. The incident happened two year ago, according to the Post. In July, Jim Stanek, a three-tour Iraq veteran said United Airlines employees kicked his service dog, Sarge, and asked him if he was retarded, the Daily Mail reports. He later posted a YouTube video describing the episode. Stanek, who has a brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, says the incident has inspired him to reach out to others who have been mistreated by United Airlines staff and also to raise awareness for PTSD and traumatic brain injuries, according to the Daily Mail. ( CREDIT WASHINGTON POST)

What is all the fuss about today? Flags, Police Dept, Sheriff Dept, Fire Dept’s, Traffic STOPPED……….Here is why.

HONOR!

COURAGE

 

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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  • On April 18th Operation Open Arms will right a terrible wrong.

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    L/Cpl Christian Brown (now Corporal) will arrive at SW FL International Airport at 1100HRS on Southwest Flight 1998. Brown and his mother (Lyn) will be flying free courtesy of SW Airlines. Ft Myers Station Mgr Jeff Balducci.

    Upon his arrival at RSW, Corporal Brown will met by Ft Myers City Councilman Tom Leonardo. At the direction of the Mayor of Ft Myers, April 18, 2013 will be declared “Cpl Christian Brown and L/Cpl Jonathan Carnes Day. The USMC informed OOA of Carnes being unable to attend his special day because of medical complications.

    On April 19th, Operation Open Arms will celebrate 8 years of service to the USMC, NAVY, ARMY, Air Force, and Coast Guard. To date OOA has extended free benefits in Florida and Maryland for 2502 US Servicemen and women. As well, 99 free full service weddings have been awarded to E-5′s and below.

    The Jensen Brothers Twin Palm Marina will host Cpl Brown and his mother. Participating in the care and comfort of Cpl Brown will be Sheriff Mike Scott and the LCSD, Sanibel Fire Dept, Captain David Dean of Top Dog Fishing Charters, Captain Chris Stanford of Pine Island Outfitters, and Limo Service by James Orando of Affordable Limo.

    8 years of Operation Open Arms will be celebrated by hosting Cpl Christian Brown. There will a parade in his honor starting at 7PM from Jensen Brothers Marina.

    FYI: Cpl Christian Brown will receive the Silver Star upon return to Walter Reed from his OOA vacation. This is the Lee County Sheriff Escort Route for April 18th.

    Captain Bunch,
    The route for the escort is as follows:

    Westbound on Terminal Access Road
    Northbound on Treeline Avenue
    Westbound on Daniels Parkway
    Southbound on Six Mile Cypress Parkway
    Westbound on Gladiolus Drive
    Southbound on Summerlin Road to
    the Sanibel Causeway
    Northbound on Periwinkle Way to
    Sanibel Captiva Road to
    Captiva Drive
    Arrive at 15107 Captiva Drive (Jensen Brothers Marina)

    If you have any questions, please call me at (239) 565-3753.

    Respectfully,

    Lt. Donnie Fewell
    Traffic Unit Commander
    Lee County Sheriff’s Office
    14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway
    Fort Myers, Florida 33912
    Office: (239) 477-1378
    dfewell@sheriffleefl.org

    

    Marine double-amputee’s treatment on Delta flight angers other vets

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    PrintReprintsMarine double-amputee’s treatment on Delta flight angers other vetsPosted by Annie Groer on December 13, 2012 at 7:18 pmCommentsTweetMoreCpl. Christian Brown, in Afghanistan before he was injured (via Facebook)On Dec. 13, 2011, Marine Lance Cpl. Christian Brown was leading his squad on…

 

 

Hurricane Shutters by Kevin Stahl,” Do it All Stahl” Handyman Service. Yes, it’s that time of year.Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel-Captiva Island Florida

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Hurricane Shutters by Kevin Stahl,” Do it All Stahl” Handyman Service. Yes, it’s that time of year.Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel-Captiva Island Florida

Time to get ready. Call: 239-321-3109, Use PROMO CODE:
“DAILY” TO GET 10% OFF YOUR PRICE through April 30,2013 . Hurry as we are getting busy!

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

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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.

SPONSORS NAMED FOR 2013 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BUSINESS HALL OF FAME, LEE COUNTY

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 Sponsors named for 2013 Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame, Lee County
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 2, 2013) – Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida announces BB&T Bank and BB&T-Oswald Trippe and Company are this year’s event title sponsors. CenturyLink, Home-Tech, Lee Memorial Health System, Hope HealthCare Services, LeeSar and Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company P.A. are gold sponsors for the event.

  The 2013 Business Hall of Fame, Lee County dinner and awards ceremony will be held on April 10 at 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Estero. During the event, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida will induct forward-thinking entrepreneurs and prominent community leaders Gail Markham of Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company P.A. and Bob Simpson of LeeSar into the 2013 Business of Hall of Fame, Lee County.

 Sponsorships are still available and include tickets to the event. Tables of 10, which include two reserved seats for students, are available for $1,800 (silver sponsor level). Tables of four are available for $900 (bronze sponsor level) and include a reserved seat for one student. Individual seats are available for $250 each.

In addition, business leaders can sponsor a student for $125 per ticket to give students the opportunity to attend the event, interact with local professionals and practice their professional networking skills. To reserve tables or individual tickets or to become a sponsor, call the Junior Achievement office at 239-225-2590 or register online atwww.JASWFL.org. Proceeds benefit local Junior Achievement programs. The prestigious award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who serve as role models for youth through their professional accomplishments and commitment to the community. Markham and Simpson will join a distinguished group of individuals who have been inducted into the Business Hall of Fame since it was founded in 1987. Gail Markham serves as valuation, litigation and mediation services partner for the certified public accounting firm which she founded in 1979. Today the firm provides comprehensive business advice as well as a wide range of accounting services with offices in Fort Myers, Naples and Fort Lauderdale. Since March 1, 2002, Bob Simpson has served as president and CEO of LeeSar’s Supply Chain Management Division and Cooperative Services of Florida, the Group Purchasing Organization for Lee Memorial Health System and Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System. Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Inc. provides in-school and after-school programs for students in Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties that focus on three key content areas: work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Today, 129 individual area operations reach more than 4 million students in the U.S., with an additional 5.7 million students served by operations in 122 other countries worldwide. For more information about Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida visit www.JASWFL.org or contact Anne Frazier at239-225-2590 or info@jaswfl.org.

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!

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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

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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!

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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 3rd 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! :)

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

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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:

Please enjoy the pictures below:

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

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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

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FORT MYERS FLORIDA OFFER SOME BEAUTIFUL BIRDS

FORT MYERS FLORIDA TATTOO CONVENTION 2013 PICTURES

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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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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS IN SOUTH WEST FLORIDA

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS IN SOUTH WEST FLORIDA

WHILE IT ITS COLD UP NORTH THINGS ARE BLOOMING HERE!

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Sharon Wise has been a licensed Florida REALTOR for 15 years and is with John Naumann & Associates: Serving SWF, Sanibel Real Estate – Sanibel, FL Homes for Sale

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Sharon Wise has been a licensed Florida REALTOR for 15 years and is with John Naumann & Associates: Serving SWF, Sanibel Real Estate – Sanibel, FL Homes for Sale

Sharon Wise has been a licensed Florida REALTOR for 15 years and is with John Naumann & Associates: Sanibel Real Estate – Sanibel, FL Homes for Sale . She held the record for the highest sales price on a single family residence for 10 years ($4.65 million). She was voted the “BEST REALTOR ON THE ISLANDS” in 2005. Sharon has been a business owner on Sanibel for more than 18 years. This has provided her with the unique opportunity to personally meet tens of thousands of residents and tourists. This is a particularly uselful tools in finding and working with interested buyers and seller. Sharon specializes in Luxury Homes and Estates. She has been an island resident for more than 16 years and can provide you unparalled insight into the current market conditions.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

GREAT GIFTS FOR V-DAY! ENJOY (REALLY) LOL

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Fort Myers Daily! Classic ThongCHECK OUT OUR STORE TO SEE MORE: ………....http://www.cafepress.com/fortmyersdaily…………MEN TOO!!!!

Fort Myers Daily! Boxer Shorts

FLORIDA CITRUS SUN HARVEST IS READY …………..HURRY UP BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!

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FLORIDA CITRUS SUN HARVEST IS READY …………..HURRY UP BEFORE THEY ARE GONE! HERE IS HOW: http://www.sunharvestcitrus.com/

 BE SURE TO CLICK AND USE PROMO CODE:”DAILY” TO GET 10% OFF..……..YUMMY! PASS IT ON…..:

SCREAMS PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!

Automotive, Downtown Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach

CLICK BELOW TO SEE MORE…….VERY COOL. 

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LOOKING FOR A GREAT FORT MYERS HANDYMAN THAT IS DEPENDABLE? ” DO IT ALL KEVIN STAHL”

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LOOKING FOR A GREAT FORT MYERS HANDYMAN THAT IS DEPENDABLE? ” DO IT ALL KEVIN STAHL”

FINALLY A DEPENDABLE GUY! TIMELY, CURTIOUS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY DOES A SUPER GREAT JOB WITH GREAT REFERENCES. CALL 239-321-3109

SPECIALIZING IN WOODWORK, PRESSURE WASHING, PAINTING AND TILE. 

PS: USE PROMO CODE ” DAILY” FOR 10%OFF FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2013. :)

Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach Florida: Fort Myers Medieval Festival Is Something To Go Check Out.

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Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach Florida: Fort Myers Medieval Festival Is Something To Go Check Out.

Fort Myers Medieval Festival is a very cool thing to go see.

Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach Florida: Fort Myers Medieval Festival is something to go check out.

It will be going on this weekend and next weekend at Lettuce Lake Park, Fort Myers, Florida.

Be sure to stop by and see your knight in shining armor.

 http://www.medieval-faire.org/  Click below for more pictures. (Photo Credit: Kevin Stahl)

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Fort Myers/ Fort Myers Beach: Peace, Love And Happiness To All.

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Fort Myers/ Fort Myers Beach: Peace, Love And Happiness To All.

And to all a great day.

HAPPY NEW YEARS FORT MYERS, FORT MYERS BEACH AND ALL OF SWF

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HAPPY NEW YEARS FORT MYERS, FORT MYERS BEACH AND ALL OF SWF

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

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

FOR MORE INFO JUST CALL OR GO TO HIS FAN PAGE:  https://www.facebook.com/KevinHandyManStahl?fref=ts

WONDERFUL REVIEWS…..FINALLY SOMEONE YOU CAN REALLY COUNT ON.

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

AND THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS DELIGHTFUL HERE IN FORT MYERS AND FORT MYERS BEACH!

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AND THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS DELIGHTFUL HERE IN FORT MYERS AND FORT MYERS BEACH!

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CHARLENES’S CLASSIC CARRAGES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

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CHARLENES’S CLASSIC CARRAGES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

FOR MORE INFO CALL: 239-543-2290 TELL THEM THE DAILY SENT YOU……

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FORT MYERS FLORIDA AND FORT MYERS BEACH FLORIDA HOLIDAY LIGHTS

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FORT MYERS FLORIDA AND FORT MYERS BEACH FLORIDA HOLIDAY LIGHTS

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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SMILE FOR THE CAMERA AND SEND YOU PICTURES IN………….

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SMILE FOR THE CAMERA AND SEND YOU PICTURES IN………….

SEND TO SANDYKOSTICK@GMAIL.COM IN A JPG FORM THAT DOES NOT NEED TO BE OPENED. THANKS. :)

Handyman – Home Repair – Home Maintenance in Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach , FL. ARE YOU READY FOR YOU’RE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS?

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Handyman – Home Repair – Home Maintenance in Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach , FL. ARE YOU READY FOR YOU’RE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS?

 

ARE YOU READY FOR YOU’RE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS? Are you wanting this done to your home, resort or boat?

(HURRY, IT’ S GETTING BUSY!!) BEFORE AND AFTER. bathrooms, ::::.pressure washing….EGADS..WHAT A DIFFERENCE:  CALL NOW!!! 239-321-3109 USE PROMO CODE ” DAILY” BY NOVEMBER 15TH TO GET 10 % OFF. Check out more:

If you are looking for a reliable  Handyman – Home Repair – Home Maintenance in Handyman – Home Repair – Home Maintenance in Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach , FL. ARE YOU READY FOR YOU’RE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS?  , FL. Then be sure to look up Kevin Joe Stahl. “DO IT ALL STAHL. ” Great reputation and great references Well known and well respected professionally.Check out the before and after pictures…go to https://www.facebook.com/KevinHandyManStahl?fref=ts to see his work and learn more.

 

 

FORT MYERS DOWNTOWN HALLOWEEN PARTY RIVER DISTRICT

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When is the last time you spent downtown Fort Myers? Lots to do and see………

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When is the last time you spent downtown Fort Myers? Lots to do and see………

Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach Florida: Rise And Shine Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach Florida.

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Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach Florida: Rise And Shine Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach Florida.

It’s going to be another beautiful day in Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach Florida.

Photo Credit By: Kevin Stahl

Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach: Good Morning Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach.

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Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach: Good Morning Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach.

I hope you all have a wonderful day with Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach.

Fort Myers Florida: If You Haven’t Been Down Town Fort Myers Florida, You Really Need Too.

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Fort Myers Florida: If You Haven’t Been Down Town Fort Myers Florida, You Really Need Too.

Down Town Fort Myers Florida has a lot to offer you.

So what are you waiting for? Come to Down Town Fort Myers Florida and see for yourself.

DOGTOBER

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Fort Myers Florida Tropical Storm Isaac: Tracking Tropical Storm Isaac Fort Myers Florida/ Fort Myers Beach Florida.

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Fort Myers Florida Tropical Storm Isaac: Tracking Tropical Storm Isaac Fort Myers Florida/Fort Myers Beach Florida.

We’er ready, are you?

OMG! Can you believe this crazy Sanibel Scorpion? Only in a Bug Guide would you see this. WOW! Bug Guide

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OMG! Can you believe this crazy Sanibel Scorpion? Only in a Bug Guide would you see this. WOW!  Bug Guide

 CHECK THIS OUT!

Photo Credit By Kevin Stahl

ARTS OF ALLIANCE FORT MYERS FLORIDA

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THANK YOU COMCAST! COULD NOT WORK WITH OUT YOU :)

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THANK YOU COMCAST! COULD NOT WORK WITH OUT YOU :)

I MUST SAY, IN A BIND, THESE TWO GENTLEMAN CAME TO MY RESCUE AND WORKED LONG AND HARD TO GET THINGS DONE. RICHARD AND JO I REALLY APPRECIATE YOU. THANKS GUYS. :)

Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Wow! The rain at night here has been incredible and causing water damage. You may need Sanibel and Fort Myers Handyman Kevin Stahl from Sanibel Island and Fort Myers, Florida

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Wow! The rain at night here has been incredible and causing water damage. You may need Sanibel and Fort Myers Handyman Kevin Stahl from Sanibel Island and Fort Myers, Florida

 Water damage can do all kinds of  horrible things to your home.

From the obvious, leaks, mold and gives the opportunity for the wonderful critters aka RATS, a welcomed home. Don’t wait. It will get worse if not taken care of properly.

This is wood rot. Not good.

Even in your bathrooms.

The smallest window leak can open up doors to a huge problem. Call Sanibel and Fort Myers Handyman Kevin Stahl to do it all at: 239-321-3109 Do It All Stahl is on call 24/7.

Do you take good care of your pets? Indian Creek Animal Hospital does.

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Do you take good care of your pets? Indian Creek Animal Hospital does. 

The staff is amazing! I speak out of my own personal experience. Check out Tips by Doctor Shivers: http://www.fortmyersdaily.com/tips/pettips/ and their website: http://www.indiancreekvet.com/

Fighting America’s high school dropout crisis, local Taco Bell restaurants award more than $4,900 to Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida

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More than $4,900 was awarded to Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida for its week long summer business camp, CEO Academy, by the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens. The funds will support real-world experiential programs that help Southwest Florida teens stay in school and graduate. CEO Academy will serve approximately 40 teens through this Graduate to Go experience grant. 

Thirty-two rising high school juniors and seniors from Charlotte, Lee and Collier County High Schools will experience CEO Academy, to be held the week of June 25 – 29 at Florida Gulf Coast University. The purpose of the CEO Academy is to inspire and prepare young people to be the outstanding business leaders and CEOs of tomorrow. High school attendees will learn the mechanics of a business plan based on entrepreneurship, ethics, finance, global economics and marketing. These topics will be presented by local, successful business leaders who will share real-life practicalities of the business world.

“We are honored to be recognized by the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens for our long-time commitment to high school graduation and long-term success among teens,” said Anne Frazier, President/CEO of Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida. “It’s because of partnerships like this that we are able to offer career, community and educational experiences that inspire our teen members to stay committed to earning their high school degree and move onto great things in life.”The Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is one of more than 250 organizations nationwide that will receive a portion of $2.7 million granted by the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens. Graduate To Go™ is a long-term effort, launched by the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens, to raise awareness of the high-school dropout crisis and encourage teens to get their diploma. The initiative funds real-world experiences, such as job training and college preparation, proven to motivate teens to stay in school. Funds were raised through local Taco Bell restaurant owners and Taco Bell customers. By the Numbers

America’s high school dropout rates are staggering, with one student dropping out of high school every 26 seconds. More than 30 percent of U.S. teens and up to 50 percent of Latinos and African Americans fail to graduate with their class. Dropouts are more likely than high school graduates to be unemployed, in poor health, living in poverty, in prison, or on public assistance.** “The teen graduation crisis is a major hurdle for America as we strive to remain an innovative and powerful global leader,” said Shawn Winkler, Senior Manager Taco Bell Foundation for Teens. “The vital partnerships and programs we are funding today allow Taco Bell to help teens build a foundation for a future success through the vehicle of graduation.”

 

About the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens

The Taco Bell Foundation, Inc., dba Taco Bell Foundation for Teens (TBFT), a non-profit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation, is committed to addressing the growing number of high school dropouts in the U.S. by providing teens with mentors and real-world experiences that motivate them to stay in school, graduate and achieve more in life. Since 1995, TBFT has donated more than $30 million to support teen programs at Boys & Girls Clubs of America and other teen-serving organizations. TBFT has done this with the help of ongoing customer, franchisee and employee donations. For more information about TBFT, visit www.tacobellfoundationforteens.org.

About Taco Bell Corp.

Taco Bell Corp. (“Taco Bell”), a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., (NYSE: YUM), is the nation’s leading Mexican-style quick service restaurant chain. Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, signature quesadillas, Grilled Stuft Burritos, nachos, and other specialty items such as Crunchwrap Supreme®, in addition to the 79-89-99 WHY PAY MORE™! Value Menu. Taco Bell serves more than 36.8 million consumers each week in nearly 5,600 restaurants in the U.S.

About Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida

Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Inc. provides in-school and after-school programs for students in Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties that focus on three key content areas: work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Today, 122 individual area operations reach more than 4 million students in the U.S., with an additional 5 million students served by operations in 120 other countries worldwide. For more information about Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida visit www.JASWFL.org or contact Anne Frazier at 239-225-2590 or info@jaswfl.org.

 

Fort Myers Auto Body Shops and Fort Myers Auto Paint Shops: Beach Fender Mender

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Fort Myers Auto Body Shops and Fort Myers Auto Paint Shops: Beach Fender Mender

For 28 years, the family owned business Beach Fender Mender has been proudly serving Lee County. Theyoffer a wide variety of services on cars, boats, PWC’s, RV’s, and more. Whether the problem is frame or body work, mechanical fixes, brakes, A/C, paint work, or if you need towing service, they can handle it. They also offer car sales and consignment. With experience and current state of the art equipment, where else would you rather go? Go to http://www.beachfendermender.com/ to learn more. Make sure you tell them the daily sent you. :)

Oh. Don’t forget about the Angel Towing:

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Sun Harvest offers great Florida Citrus and now Florida Peaches.

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Sun Harvest offers great Florida Citrus and now Florida Peaches.

You all know BIG Z. He brings my goods to me weekly! Buy your products at: http://www.sunharvestcitrus.com/

 MAKE SURE TO PUT THE PROMO WORD “DAILY” TO GET 10 % OFF YOUR PRODUCTS. :)  

 

94-5 The ARROW Declares SW Florida a “Commercial-Free Zone”

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ARROW Declares SW Florida a “Commercial-Free Zone” Ft. Myers, Florida This Monday, every barbecue and pool party in Southwest Florida will be a “commercial-free zone” thanks to WARO-FM/94-5 The ARROW. The station will be playing nothing but great classics from the 80s and 70s on Monday, Memori-ALL DAY. Starting at Midnight and every hour on Memori-ALL DAY, 94-5 The ARROW will be 100% commercial-free, providing SW Florida listeners with 24 hours of non-stop music. WARO Program Director John Rozz remarked, “listeners love The Arrow’s 9A-Noon Commercial free workdays…so we thought, why not kick-it-up-a-notch and give everyone a commercial free Memori-ALL DAY? For more information on the “COMMERCIAL-FREE Memori-ALL DAY,” log on to www.945theArrow.com.

ABOUT: WARO/94-5 The ARROW 94-5 The ARROW is Southwest Florida’s only classic rock radio station. WARO-FM is owned by Sun Broadcasting, located in Ft. Myers. Sun Broadcasting also owns radio stations WTLT-FM, WFSX-FM and TV station WXCW(6-TV).

 

Fort Myers Wildlife

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Fort Myers Wildlife

Another great day in Paradise: Sandy Kostick

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Another great day in Paradise

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