so check out more pics of the town of Fort Myers Beach offers some of the best Sunrises and Sunsets in the world!  Be sure to visit the town of Fort Myers Beach

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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

New Auction Items Announced for Kevin Joe Stahl Fundraiser

A benefit fundraiser for Kevin Joe Stahl, to be held on Saturday, January 21 from 2 to 4 PM at Sanibel’s Matzaluna Restaurant, will have an abundance of valuable auction items offered to those who bid. These include a New York Jets game ball signed by Head Coach Rex Ryan. The authentic game ball has been donated by 2nd Head Coach Mike Westoff. It joins other recently donated items such as gift baskets, jewelry, fine art from Sanibel and Captiva Island artists and galleries, and much more from South Seas Resort, The Bait Box, Bailey’s, Grog Shop, Tuttle’s, Lily & Co, JB Designs and artists such as Alan Maltz, Richard Sullivan, Katie Gardenia, Sheila Hoen. Restaurant also are represented, with Il Tesoro, Sweet Melissa’s, The Mucky Duck, The Lighthouse Restaurant, The Green Flash, Island Pizza and more.

Kevin Joe Stahl, has been the Sexton at St. Michael’s & All Angels Episcopal Church on Sanibel, and an employee at Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), which treats and cares for injured wildlife during their recovery. Now, it is Stahl’s turn to be in recovery after corrective surgery for a recent injury damaging four discs in his lower back. During this recovery he is unable to do heavy work associated with his employment.

Sandy Kostick, organizer of the fundraiser, advised that proceeds will  assist Stahl with living expenses while he is unable to work. Kostick added, “We are thrilled at the response from Sanibel and CaptivaIsland friends of Kevin’s. The outpouring of contributions for the silent and live auctions is very gratifying. We look forward to a large turnout Matzaluna on Saturday.

A light buffet and beverages will be served at the event, which will also include live entertainment by Robbie Hutto.  A $10 per person contribution will be collected at the door. There will also be a cash bar.

Those unable to attend the event are requested to send donation checks, payable to Kevin Stahl, c/o Reverend Ellen Sloan, St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida33957.

The event is being supported by friends and acquaintances of Kevin and the following local businesses:www.prawnbroker.com/floridawest/Matzaluna/index.php, Sanibel CaptivaDaily.com
Online PR News.com, Native American Jewelry.com

For questions and more information, please contact: Sandy Kostick @ 239-822-6593

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

Grow Your Food Course. Are you interested in: Community Garden, Urban Gardening, Garden, Organic?

 Lee County, FL. – Heartland Gardens, a not-for-profit community garden in South Fort Myers is hosting for the third season running their fifteen-week organic crop cultivation course, entitled the “Grow Your Food Course”. The course is now being offered on both Saturdays and Sundays to accommodate demand.  “We’ve had a wonderful response from the community ever since we first held the course! This last Fall we not only filled the forty seats but had a long waiting list prior to it starting. We’re all about serving our local community here at Heartland so we just had to expand the course” said Andrea Guerrero, co-founder of Heartland and course instructor. The course will be taught in Heartland’s unique raised-bed labyrinth and mini-farm from 9:30am to 11:00am and will run for 15 weeks, starting on January 14^th for the Saturday class and January 15^th for the Sunday class.

The course covers just what its title implies, teaching how you can grow your food right from the comfort of your Florida yard. “Our motto here at Heartland is: Reconnecting you with real food. We want to enable everyone access to the healthiest, least processed, nutrient rich food available. Our students learn to earn the equivalent of $40/hr growing the healthiest and freshest organic food around” said Ben Pino, the courses second instructor. “Just imagine stepping out into your yard to find more organic vegetables growing than you know what to do with” Pino went on to say.

The course goes for 15 weeks to ensure participants full confidence in growing in Florida’s balmy but productive sunny weather. Heartland’s expert staff will guide students in each step essential to organic cultivation, starting with the basics of seed starting and soil building.  Students will advance through the course learning an abundance of skills in permanent agriculture, bio intensive gardening, composting techniques, and sustainable gardening practices. These cultivation techniques will be first covered in a classroom setting and then taken immediately out into the garden. There, teams of 5 students will have a parcel in which they will reinforce the day’s lesson through experiential learning. As students’ crops come time to harvest they will not only enjoy bringing them home but also participate in cooking and food preservation demonstrations right on site.

Priced at $125 for all 15 weeks the course comes out to about $8 per class. This all-inclusive price covers cost of seed, irrigation, curriculum, and guest speakers. Heartland is offering a “bring-a-friend” discount that will reduce the cost of the class to $100 for both students.

Class size is limited to 40 students and seats must be reserved prior to January 14th. Heartland can be reached at (239)689-4249 or on the web at HeartlandGardens.org.

Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Surgeons are medical professionals whose primary responsibility is protecting the health and welfare of animals and people. The term “Veterinarian” comes from veterinae, which means “working animals.” Every veterinarian has gone through extensive medical training for animals and has received a license to practice veterinary medicine.

Veterinarians diagnose and control animal diseases, treat sick and injured animals, prevent the transmission of animal diseases to people, and advise owners on proper care of pets and livestock. They ensure a safe food supply by maintaining the health of food animals. Veterinarians are also involved in wildlife preservation and conservation and public health of the human population.

You are probably most familiar with veterinarians who specialize in pet medicine in a clinical setting such as an animal hospital or veterinary clinic. During each visit, this type of veterinarian will be able to guide you in all aspects of pet maintenance, including food requirements, daily care, and any special needs. They will also be able to provide vaccinations, complete surgery, and even prescribe medicines as needed. Click here to learn more: http://indiancreekvet.com/index.php This crew takes great care of Mr. Bear……..my dog. Click below to see some serious stuff to protect your pet. : 

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.

Yummy stuff and tell them the Daily sent you for a great lil gift……….Great food, great staff, great drinks!! Enjoy……….Check out the menu: http://sushiorigami.com/Go below to see more pictures: