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MADE HISTORY! Genae Girard plaintiff in DNA case praises Supreme Court’s ruling: Genae Girard, of Lago Vista 43, was one of six patients who sued Myriad Genetics, DID IT! I could not be more proud. As one of my family members. She took a horrible situation and really did something that turned history. CONGRATS GENAE GIRARD, YOU DID IT! I, Sandy Kostick, the Kostick Family, the Girard Family, the Hundley Family and so many more could not be more proud. As one of my family members. She took a horrible situation and really did something that turned into history. CONGRATS GENAE GIRARD!

In speaking with Genae Girard, it was so incredibly powerful to hear her excitement and yet exhaustion after over 31 interviews in just one day, with many more to come. Wow! And obviously for one heck of a darn good reason. You don’t hit 60 min, land the cover of the NY TIMES, etc. for no reason.  She made history! Young, strong and a powerful lady. This story made news all over the world. This is very exciting for all. Please check out her social media site: http://www.BeyondtheBoobieTrap.com and check out her book, http://offtherackbook.com/“. And her new book on the way. She is now and has been intensely studying with other scientists globally. (YOU GO GIRL!)  (AND THIS IS NOT JUST FOR WOMEN, MEN ARE AFFECTED TOO)

Genae Girard of Lago Vista said she was ecstatic Thursday morning to hear that the U.S. Supreme Court had ruled that a company cannot own a person’s DNA.

Girard, 43, was one of six patients who sued Myriad Genetics of Salt Lake City over the company’s patenting of two gene mutation tests associated with breast and ovarian cancer. The Supreme Court said that company can’t own naturally occurring genes but can patent synthetic strands of DNA that it creates in a laboratory.

“Woo-woo,” Girard said, when contacted at her home. “It changes history,” she said. “It kind of closes the door on other companies being able to patent genes in the body.”

The high court’s unanimous judgment reverses three decades of patent awards by government officials. It throws out patents held by Myriad Genetics on an increasingly popular breast cancer test brought into the public eye recently by actress Angelina Jolie’s revelation that she had a double mastectomy because of one of the genes involved in this case.

Myriad developed tests on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that are associated with breast and ovarian cancer and charged around $3,500 for the test, Girard said. She wanted a second opinion after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 36 and testing positive for the BRCA2 gene mutation. But she couldn’t get a second opinion because of the company’s patent, she said.

Girard ultimately had her ovaries and both breasts surgically removed.

“You make health care decisions based on that test,” she said. “It’s a major life changing experience, especially when you are in your 30s and at childbearing age.”

She believes the cost of the test will fall dramatically and that more women will now have access to it. The Supreme Court’s decision “opens the way to more research and reduces our costs,” she said.

MADE HISTORY! Genae Girard plaintiff in DNA case praises Supreme Court’s ruling: Genae Girard, 43, was one of six patients who sued Myriad Genetics. YOU DID IT! I could not be more proud. As one of my family members. She took a horrible situation and really did something that turned history. CONGRATS GENAE GIRARD! I know you personally and know just how hard you worked to make this happen. You have helped mankind in many ways. Thank you is not even enough.

This story contains information from the Associated Press. Media Story provided by: Statesman.com

Indian Creek Pet Hospital – Veterinarian In Fort Myers, FL USA : For your tips on animal care.

I have personally trusted them for years……(my Cat is at his check up an apparently thinks the ones on the wall are real) lol

These doctors are super on point. If you are like me. My animals are like my children. And deserve the best care. I totally trust these folks and all the staff.

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Sanibel Island-Captiva Island Pulls together for Melissa Barnes Godfrey Fundraiser. More candid pictures and a CARD OF THANKS FROM MEGAN.

THANK YOU ALL! ENJOY THESE PICTURES.  CANDID PICTURES! FROM Richard McCurrey. Photo credit.

These are the generous contributors that helped to raise funds through donations of merchandise and gift certficates. It is my hope that I have everyone accounted for, if I missed anyone please accept my sincere apologies. We had almost 80 items!! donated and tried to keep it all straight

I, Sandy Kostick want to personally thank Megan, Heather, and Richard for helping me take pictures for the daily.com. As we could not attend. Looking at all these pictures made me realize the power of this site. Thank you all! Everyone of you! (p.s. Melissa, we are signing that guitar!!!) Love you girl. Something HUGE is going to happen for you. Of Goodness. luv, luv.

Sanibel Island-Captiva Island Pulls together for Melissa Barnes Godfrey Fundraiser. A ton more pictures coming soon with a card of thanks.

A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO ALL THAT HELPED. SUPER SUCCESSFUL EVENT.

“WE ARE SO VERY OVERWHELMED BY THE OUT POUR OF PEOPLE COMING TOGETHER. THIS WAS AMAZING! THANK YOU ALL, AND REALLY WORDS CAN’T EVEN EXPRESS HOW WE FEEL.  AGAIN, THANK YOU. ” THE GODREY FAMILY.

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“WE ARE SO VERY OVERWHELMED BY THE OUTPOUR OF PEOPLE COMING TOGETHER. THIS WAS AMAZING! THANK YOU ALL, AND REALLY WORDS CAN’T EVEN EXPRESS HOW WE FEEL.  AGAIN, THANK YOU. ” THE GODREY FAMILY.

photo credit: Heather Silbar

Melissa Barnes Godfrey Fundraiser tomorrow Sunday June 2, 2013 at 2:00- ??????, Hosted By The Lazy Flamingo and Venue the Legion Post 123 Sanibel Island Florida. 

Sampling of the Silent Auction and Raffle Donations:  ( this is just some of the goodies) Thank you all……and please keep them coming. We look so forward to seeing you all tomorrow. Again, we thank you all that have and are supporting.

Congress Jewelers
Lily & Co
Sea Tow
Tween Waters Inn Stay
… South Seas Resort Stay
Sanibel A/C
Dunes Golf Outing
Xperia Hair Salon
Tips and Toez
Fishing Trips
Stand Up Paddle Board
Kayaking
Yoga Paddleboard
The Grill, Timbers
Rods and Reels, Venture Out
Advertising Opportunities from SanibelCaptiva Daily.com
LOTS and LOTS of Restaurant Gift Certificates Do it all Stahl, Starfish Grille, Island Cow ……this list goes on and on. Once again the community pulls together! And Much Much More!!!

See you tomorrow from 2-6pm! LIVE MUSIC all day long inside and out! Food donated from The Lazy Flamingo, RC Otters, The Cracker Box, Subway, The Bubble Room, and The Great White Grill

Megan: Event Planner, (Thanks Daily.com and everyone who has paricpated. Please spread the word) See you all tomorrow.  

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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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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 example: www.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.

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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.
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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.

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Fort Myers Indian Creek Pet Hospital for all your Fort Myers Veterinary needs.

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 Super with all kinds of  animals

excellent boarding

 Call: 239-466-5555 or check out: http://www.indiancreekvet.com/

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.

New:

Lakes Park Fort Myers Florida Pictures by Kevin Stahl

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FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.  Beach Tennis USA (BTUSA), the official sanctioning body for beach tennis (under the International Tennis Federation and with permission from the United States Tennis Association) is hosting its first Grade 1/ITF event on Fort Myers Beach at the Holiday Inn. Officially named the Publishers Printing Company BTUSA Sunshine Open, the event will take place April 19th through the 21st. This family-friendly, fun for all ages event is offered at no cost.

The best players from around the world will hit the sand to compete in the three-day event. Players hail from USA, Brazil, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Italy, France, Aruba, Russia and other nations. More than 100 players in total are expected to make an appearance.

Kicking off the event and sponsored by Pagelli’s, the public is invited to a VIP cocktail reception and silent auction on Friday, April 19th at the Holiday Inn. Serving as a fundraiser for local charities, tickets are $75 per couple or $50 each. Couples receive four complimentary beverages, singles receive two and both can enjoy the silent auction with packages including tickets to major sporting events including a Knicks, Ranger and Yankees games, and even a two-night stay at the Holiday Inn Fort Myers Beach. Portions of the reception and tourney will benefit local charities including the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Gulf Coast Humane Society and the Lee County Tennis Association.

In addition to the pro competition BTUSA is hosting advanced and amateur levels of play. Newcomers are also welcome to try the sport for $10 for the day, subject to availability. For event details and schedule please go to beachtennisusa.net.

“We are very excited to bring the inaugural 2013 BT event to Fort Myers Beach this year,” said Marc Altheim, Founder/CEO of BTUSA.  “Our local partner, Pat Glaunert of Three Oaks Tennis, has done an incredible job of organizing this event. With his expertise we have decided to make the metro Fort Myers area a model city for Beach Tennis and All-Volley Tennis programming.

ABOUT BEACH TENNIS
Beach Tennis, a combination of volleyball, tennis and paddleball, takes the best parts of each sport to create something exciting and fun for all ages and it’s growing around the world. The International Tennis Federation expects to oversee more than 90 tournaments this year on 6 continents. In the USA there will be at least eight major events this season. For more information, contact Marc Altheim at (917) 453-7502 or maltheim@beachtennisusa.net or Jim Lorenzo at (917) 559-4497.

Lakes Regional Park to Host National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 10

FORT MYERS, Fla.  Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation is hosting a day-long celebration in recognition of National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 10, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and open to the public, the event includes garden tours; birding tips and tours; guest speakers including well-known local author Charles Sobczak and cartoonist Doug McGregor; demonstrations by local garden clubs, nurseries and growers; children’s story-telling and activities and more. In addition, the culmination of the 2013 Botanic Gardens at Lakes Park Photography Contest will take place at noon with the presentation of the awards. The winning photos will be on display during the day. The day begins with a bird walk at 7:30 a.m. and a second bird walk at 9 a.m., starting in the gardens and continuing to the new wetlands area of the park.

Hourly tours of gardens include the succulent collection, ginger garden, the butterfly garden, heritage rose garden, vertical garden, water garden, bromeliad garden, the wedding gazebo and community garden. Continental breakfast will be available in the morning, as well as refreshments throughout the day. For a schedule of events, visit www.LakesPark.org.   “A variety of activities and programs will showcase the many gardens and other special features of Lakes Park,” said Susan Moore, active member of the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation. “The day will emphasize the impact of Lakes Park on our local natural environment and all the benefits the park has to offer.” Lakes Park joins more than 500 public gardens in the nationwide celebration, and May 10 is officially designated as “National Public Gardens Day in Lakes Park” by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners. The event is being sponsored locally by the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation, a 501C3 organization that enriches the park with many projects including an expansion of the Botanic Garden at Lakes Park. The foundation’s main focus is to assist Lee County Parks and Recreation in the continued implementation of the $30 million Lakes Park Master Plan, enhancing the park’s environmental aesthetics, wildlife habitat and recreational amenities for the community to enjoy for many years to come. For more information on the foundation, visit www.LakesPark.org.  The Lee County Bird Patrol is also assisting in this event. National sponsors include the American Public Gardens Association, Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, and Rain Bird Irrigation. Free Parking is available by downloading a voucher at www.LakesPark.org. Lakes Regional Park is located at 7330 Gladiolus Drive between US 41 and Summerlin Dr. For more information contact Marsha Asp, Vice President of Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation, at 239-851-6434.

Wonderful life of Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island and Captiva Island Florida, Sandy Kostick and Kevin Stahl.

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FORT MYERS FLORIDA,  CAPTIVA ISLAND FLORIDA, SANIBEL ISLAND FLORIDA: THOMAS C. REED BURNSED

THIS LETTER CAME TO ME FROM
AMY BURNSED MCKAY:

Sandy,

Tommy was born in Battle Creek, Michigan June 26, 1949. We don’t know a lot about his early life. We do know that at some point after his birth parents died Tommy moved to Florida to live with his niece. That is when my parents, Jim and Dall Burnsed, met him. This would have been around 1975 and Tommy was probably 25 years old. We lived in a rural area east of Orlando and Tommy’s niece lived in our neighborhood. The situation was not a good one. Tommy was not allowed in his niece’s house. She made him sleep outside in a tool shed. He wasn’t allowed to shower or use the restroom in her house either. She also did not feed Tom. Pretty much, Tommy was homeless and alone. Tommy would walk around the neighborhood begging for food. My mother would make him bologna sandwiches. Once my dad realized what the situation was he and my mom started taking care of Tommy. When they decided to move to Sanibel they didn’t want to leave Tommy behind. I’m not sure how they convinced his niece to let him go with us but they did and, in 1980 my family moved to Sanibel and Tommy moved with us. Since then Tommy has lived with my parents. My parents cared for and loved Tommy as much as cared for and loved all of their other children. Family vacations, family pictures, holidays, everything we did, included Tom. When they moved to the Island my parents took a job managing Blind Pass Cottages and Marina. Tommy would walk around the property and collect coconuts. He made himself a little roadside stand and he would sell the coconuts. Returning guests and residents started calling him “Coconut Tom.” Tommy worked at the very first Lazy Flamingo washing dishes. I’m sure he wasn’t the best employee but everyone loved having Tommy around. In 1982 Jim started working as a fishing guide and Tommy became his first mate. Tommy enjoyed working on the boat with Jim. They were a team! Tommy also loved fishing tournaments. Mostly he enjoyed the parties and trophies that went along with the tournaments. Tommy worked with Jim on the boat until just a few years ago. Then he “retired” and spent his days at home with Dall. He loved Elvis Presley. He spent his days listening Elvis on his stereo and signing along while he made his potholders. He liked to work outside too. He had his own little tractor and would drive around the yard picking up sticks or raking a little. Tommy was born with Down’s syndrome and as the years went on he developed dementia. He also had a heart condition called aortic stenosis. In October 2012 the doctor’s told us that his heart condition was progressing and they gave him 6 months to a year. So, we threw him a party! He loved parties. I hired an Elvis impersonator and he brought Tommy up on stage with him. Tommy danced and sang and had a wonderful time. It was so great because Tommy’s dementia was really bad. My parents were afraid he wouldn’t know what was going on. I always tell my parents it was a miracle. God gave us one more day with the Tom we all remembered. On Friday, February 22, 2013 at 3:05 p.m. Tommy passed away. My mother and my sister, Tracy, were with him. They held his hand and told him they loved him. Tommy was a good man. He was always happy and he loved meeting people. His life’s accomplishments may not seem that great but the impact he had on my family and everyone he met was monumental. Since his passing people say things like, “Your family gave him a great life.” or “He was lucky you’re parents found him.” Bu the truth is Tommy that we are the lucky ones! We are so very lucky that Tom found us! We are all much better people for having known and loved him. Thank-you so much for this! It will mean the world to my mom and dad. They want everyone to know how much they loved Tommy and how important he was. No one should be discarded the way Tommy was. Especially people born with Down’s syndrome. These people aren’t insignificant burdens, they are God’s treasures and they should be loved and cherished. Trust me what you get in return is far greater than what you have to put in. Thanks Again, Amy (Burnsed) McKay

PLEASE ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL VIDEO AMY BURNSED MCKAY MADE:

This digital slideshow made with Smilebox

HERE IS WHAT JUST SOME PEOPLE HAD TO SAY ABOUT TOMMY:

LARRY THOMPSON OF THE LAZY FLAMINGO: ” TOMMY CAME AND WORKED FOR ME IN FEBRUARY OF 1988. HE DID EVERYTHING AND WAS ALWAYS HAPPY! FUNNY THING HE WANTED TO BE PAID IN ONE DOLLAR BILLS, IT MADE HIM FEEL LIKE HE HAD MORE. HE SHOWED ME HOW TO BE HAPPY NO MATTER WHAT. HE HAD A GREAT PERSONALITY AND WAS VERY UPLIFTING. HE ALSO LIKED HIS BEER WHEN HE HAD A CHANCE. HE WILL BE GREATLY REMEMBERED”

VICTOR MAYRON FORMALLY OF THE MUCKY DUCK: ” TOMMY WAS BLESSED WITH THE BURNSED FAMILY WHO PROVIDED HIM A WONDERFUL LIFE. TOMMY LOVED EVERYBODY. HIS SMILING FACE AND JOY OF LIFE AND THE HAPPINESS IN HIS HEART WAS VERY MUCH PROJECTED. I AM HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. HE WAS WONDERFUL!”

CAPT. LAMAR WILLIAMS: ” I WILL SO MISS TOMMY, HE WAS AMAZING. TOMMY COULD MEET A STRANGER AND GIVE THEM A BIG HUG AND KISS WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE. I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY, BUT NEVER FORGET THE GIFT HE GAVE TO OTHERS BY SHOWING SO MUCH LOVE.”

HAROLD CHRISTY: ” SO MANY EXPERIENCES WITH TOMMY I COULD WRITE A BOOK. I ATTRIBUTE HIS LONG LIFE TO THE BURNSED FAMILY AND HIS LOVE, LAUGHTER AND PERSONAL HAPPINESS. HE WAS AMAZING. I AM HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. “

CAPT. JIMMY BURNSED/BROTHER: “I AM PROUD OF MY FAMILY AND HAD MANY WONDERFUL TIMES WITH TOMMY. HE MADE EVERYONE LAUGH AND SMILE. HE WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BE AROUND. HE CHANGED MANY PEOPLES LIVES. HIS JOY OF LIFE WAS AMAZING AND INSPIRING. HE LOVED TO FISH. THE FUNNIEST THING IS THAT HE REALLY HELPED MY DAD WIN MAY FISHING TOURNAMENTS. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOT AND WHEN I THINK OF HIM, I SMILE. “

SERVICE INFORMATION:

Thomas Reed Burnsed passed away late Friday afternoon at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs.

Tom was born June 26,1949 in Battle Creek, MI.

Tom moved to Sanibel Island, FL from Orlando, FL in 1980 with his “adoptive” family. He was a long time and well loved resident and, was known around the Island as “Coconut Tom”.

In 2002, the family moved to Fort Myers, FL where Tommy lived with Jim and Dall Burnsed until his death.

Tommy worked as first mate on Jim’s charter boat. He also loved to make and sell pot holders. He enjoyed fishing in tournaments with Jim and was proud of the trophies they won.

Tommy loved everyone, and he was always happy to make a new friend. Tommy was a blessing from God and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Tommy is survived by many members of his “adoptive” family including his parents, Jim and Dall Burnsed, his brother, Jimmy Burnsed, his brother in-law and sister, Steve & Tracy (Burnsed) Brewer, his brother in-law and sister, Robert & Amy (Burnsed) McKay, his grandparents, M.G. & Sara Burnsed, his nephews, Brian, Timothy, and Zachary Palmese, his nieces, Abigail and Carly McKay and, many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Services will be held on Thursday, February 28,2013 at Winkler Road Baptist Church in Ft. Myers. There will be a viewing at 5:30 p.m. and the service will begin at 6:30.

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

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GREAT FORT MYERS BEACH; BUNCHE BEACHGREAT SPOT TO TAN, PICNIC, FISH AND PLAY..80 DEGREES!!!!..http://www.leeparks.org/facility-info/facility-details.cfm?Project_Num=0025.…..CLICK BELOW TO SEE MORE!

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FRESH FLORIDA SUN HARVEST CITRUS, FROM THE GROVES, PRODUCTION TO YOUR DOOR……..

DAVE NICELY WAS KIND ENOUGH TO SHOW US HOW IT ALL WORKS…..FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED……WONDERFUL…… ALL EMPLOYEES WERE AMAZING! AND SUPER PROUD TO WORK FOR A GREAT COMPANY LIKE THIS!

THIS PLACE RUNS BEAUTIFUL.

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FORT MYERS FARMERS MARKET AT LETTUCE LAKE PARK

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SUN HARVEST CITRUS OFFERING THE BEST: HONEYBELLS ONLY NOW! JANUARY….HURRY GET YOUR ORDER IN.   ORDER NOW AND USE THE PROMO CODE: “DAILY” FOR 10% OFF  http://www.sunharvestcitrus.com/THEY ARE SUPER!  GET THEM WHILE THEY LAST! 

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Thank you Fort Myers Indian Creek Animal Hosptial from Sandy Kostick

Thank you Fort Myers Indian Creek Animal Hosptial we found 7 lil pusscats in a drain. The size of an iphone, wet dirty and cold.  6 homes were found. Thank you ALL so much for your guidence to all that adopted this sick lil pussycats. http://www.veterinarians.com/28949/Indian-Creek-Pet-Hospital-Fort-Myers.htmlare INCREDIABLE!  AND yes, I think I am stuck with this one. UGH! I am not nor have been a cat person. Dogs are all knew. You all have helped me understand a pussycats mind. Easy. ( they just kinda look at you and they say___________ YOU! This lil pussy cat is named STINKER.  For me to walk into the  Indian Creek Animal Hosptial on the CAT SIDE,  was unusual after loosing my lil bear. However, this is the last of the ones we found…….can you say RUNT! WHO KNEW…..me with a pussycat. egads…….I can’t thank Indian Creek Animal Hosptial enough for your guediance to me and all the people who took adoption. The ENTIRE STAFF is wonderful. For more info on  Indian Creek Animal Hosptial check out: http://www.veterinarians.com/28949/Indian-Creek-Pet-Hospital-Fort-Myers.html

Check out pic below…….new place for STINKER, it was kinda funny………enjoy….

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Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach Florida: An Early Morning Work Out On Fort Myers Beach Is Something To Talk About.

These girls are loving there work out on Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach Florida early this morning.

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Fort Myers/ Fort Myers Beach: Another Beautiful Sunset On Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach Florida.

What are you waiting for? Come sand see it for yourself.

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Galloway Captiva Tri/Southwest Florida Events

If you’re thinking of doing the Galloway Captiva Tri, you better race to the event website to register. Last year, there were 500 registrants for the adult race the Galloway Captiva Tri .This year, with the race cap increased to 750 registrants, it is still within a day or so of being sold out.. The adult triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 16, and the children’s tri Saturday, Sept. 15. “We expect both races will be sold out before the weekend,” Kate Gooderham, one of the three race directors, stated.

The Galloway Family of Dealerships is the title sponsor for the whole weekend and South Seas Island Resort is the official resort. The adult race (sponsored by the Zehr Center for Orthopaedics) is a sprint length, comprising a 0.25-mile open-water swim, a 10-mile bike on the roads of Captiva Island (which will be closed to regular traffic for the event) and a 3.1-mile run on the South Seas Island Resort golf path which includes panoramas of the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island Sound. Athletes will compete in waves based on age and gender. There will be two children’s fun races (sponsored by Jason Gunter, P.A.): The 6-9 year olds will complete a 100-yard swim, 1.5-mile bike and 0.5-mile run, while the age 10-13 racers face a 200-yard swim, 3-mile bike and 1-mile run. The swim course will take place in waist-deep water along Captiva’s Gulf beach, and the course will be lined with adults and life guards. The bike course will be closed to all traffic, and the run course will be along the golf course overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. All children who finish will receive a medal. The official charity for the race is CCMI, Community Cooperative Ministries Inc., an innovative nonprofit 501(c)3 organization made up of social service entrepreneurs fighting to end homelessness and hunger in our community. The agency provides more than 14,000 meals each month through their Everyday Café and Marketplace and Home Delivered Meals programs. CCMI also educates 40 children in their Community Montessori, offers homeless and comprehensive case management services through their United Way Resource House and oversees an emergency mobile food pantry. 

Specifically, the Galloway Captiva Tri this year will support CCMI’s Backpack Program, which is currently feeding more than 1,750 students at schools in Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres. Both adult and children athletes can find out more details and register online through the link at the event website, www.captivatri.org. The entire family can make the Galloway Captiva Triathlon a family, fun and fitness weekend at South Seas Island Resort. The Galloway Captiva Tri is presented by Southwest Florida Events Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation based in Fort Myers dedicated to combining fun, fitness and support for local charities through multisport events.

Kate Gooderham APR, CPRC

Certified Race Director

Galloway Captiva Tri/Southwest Florida Events

239.489.2616 / Fax 239.362.9771

Welcome James Robert Silbar to the world. Of  Heather Silbar.

Our visit to see Heather Silbar and Mr. James Robert Silbar was amazing.

Baby James Robert Silbar aka: Jimmy, named after Heather Silbar’s Father is beautiful, strong and healthy. 7.10 lbs and 19 1/2 inches born Friday, July 20, 2012 at 10:35. This little guy already knows how to flirt, notice the “wink” lol , Wonder where that comes from:) . Heather looked amazing for a woman who just had a child.

 It was an honor to hold him. By the way, what a grip already. It was awesome To learn just how many people and especially woman surrounding her during this beautiful moment. It is just extra ordinary.

You find out rapidly just who your friends are quickly when things like this occur. And Heather Silbar, has many to say the least. Very Blessed. I had to laugh, she had her usual Heather Silbar gear in the bathroom. Make-up, Flat Iron all chic stuff….kinda funny, But that it the Heather we all know and love. Heather is strong and very focused. Any and all support would be great. She is an inspiration to many.  So Baby James Robert Silbar got his first experience with the Daily.com….And he was a champ!

With a yawn, he was like “mom is this over yet, geez I know I am good looking and all but come on already, I need sleep” lol .  It was a wonderful experience to see this. It really puts things into perspective of life and just how precious it is. THIS WAS PRECIOUS!  Much love to you Heather and Baby Jimmy. You will Rock this world. Literally! We love you from the Daily Click Below to see more pics and of course you can find Heather Silbar on Facebook.

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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. 

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/

Who loves golf? Florida is one of the best places!

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.

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Residents can help feed the hungry and give hope to the needy while enjoying an evening of music and fellowship at the 15th Annual A Midsummer Night’s Sing, presented by First Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers and sponsored by the Galloway Family of Dealerships.

The event, planned for Tuesday, July 24, at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fort Myers, will be a 90-minute performance of hymns, instrumentalists, and special guests beginning at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is free, although voluntary cash donations and cans of non-perishable food will be accepted to benefit Community Cooperative Ministries (CCMI – The Soup Kitchen).

First Presbyterian’s pastor, Rev. Paul deJong, is urging the community to help with canned goods and cash donations to help those in need.

“Ladies and gentlemen, we desperately need your help. The need for food continues to be absolutely critical. Please love your fellow neighbor and attempt to do what God would do and want you to do,” Rev. deJong said.

Organizer Sam Galloway, Jr. said cash donations are especially needed because CCMI can buy five times as much food for the same amount of money that residents spend at local grocery stores.

“We can take every dollar and make it stretch as far as is humanly possible,” he said.

Galloway, who has made feeding the hungry part of his life’s work, has arranged for refrigerated trucks to take the food to the neighborhoods that most need help this summer.

“Continued high unemployment and our poor economy have caused many of our neighbors to ask for food to feed their families for the first time in their lives. Our director has told me, ‘Sam, I cannot tell you who, but people are coming for groceries whom you and I know.’ We can’t allow our neighbors and friends to be hungry. Please – we need our community to get together and help with all the canned goods they can. We need to raise the roof with money and food, please!” Galloway said.

Galloway annually sponsors the popular Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing as part of the Edison Festival of Light in February. Because more than 4,000 people attend Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing in the winter, organizers planned A Midsummer Night’s Sing to allow more local residents to enjoy the same type of activity during the less crowded summer months.

The First Presbyterian Chancel Choir and friends will be featured during the evening, which will include sing-a-longs of well-known hymns everybody knows.

“Please try to bring whatever cash donation you can and at least two cans of non-perishable food And, if you’re among those impacted by our poor economy, come anyway and have a good time,” Galloway and Rev. deJong said.

A Midsummer Night’s Sing is the second of three hymn sings sponsored annually by the Galloway Family of Dealerships. The other two are Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing in February and the very popular Holiday Carol Sing in December. All three events benefit CCMI (The Soup Kitchen), which was started by First Presbyterian Church in 1984 to help alleviate hunger and suffering in Lee County.

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers is located at 2438 Second St., in downtown Fort Myers. For more information, call 334-2261 or visit www.fpcfortmyers.org

Sanibel Day Spa “Day of Total Cleansing” Returns: Psychic Readings and Raw Food Classes Offered : LAST TIME WAS SOLD OUT. SO CALL NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED.

Sanibel Day Spa’s “Day of Total Cleansing” in May will be repeated, June 29, 2012 from 3 to 9 PM at the Sanibel Day Spa on Sanibel Island. Noted psychic, Dawn Krug will again provide personal readings and raw food chef Nikki Rood will discuss dietary advantages of raw food.

Sanibel Day Spa owners, Jeanne Parks and Pamella Attuso, are excited to once again offer “A Day of Total Cleansing” for patrons, including psychic readings by well-known psychic, Dawn Krug, and raw foods demonstrations by noted raw food chef, Nikki Rood. Ms. Krug will return from her Pennsylvania home for this event which will take place on Friday, June 29, 2012 at Sanibel Day Spa’s Periwinkle Place facility on Sanibel Island. Reservations for Ms. Krug’s readings are strongly recommended since some people could not be accommodated in May due to time constraints. Ms. Krug will be on hand from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday, June 29, 2012 to provide insights into personalities, relationships, events and future possibilities of those who schedule readings.

Chef Nikki, who is co-owner of the Sanibel Sprout, Sanibel-Captiva’s only health food store/organic juice bar, will share her knowledge and experience with creating tasty vegan, raw/living food delights. She is a recipient of world-renowned raw food master Dr. Aris Latham’s living food certification from the SunFired Culinary Institute.

Psychic readings and raw food recipes will be offered in addition to the exceptional spa services and products that have made Sanibel Day Spa Sanibel-Captiva Island’s leading personal care resource for 23 years. Complimentary Mini-facials by Nouveau Serre’. using multi-peptides, and Anti-Aging Hand Treatments from Qtica/Zoya will be included in the day’s offerings (reservations, please), along with complimentary 15-minute Oxygen Bar sessions. There will be a variety of giveaways and gifts with purchase.

Reservations are required for each 20-minute, $80 reading, since a limited number of readings will be available. Interested persons should promptly call Sanibel Day Spa. (Local) 239-395-2220, (Toll-free) 1-877-695-1588 to RSVP.

Sanibel Day Spa is a 4,000 square foot facility located in Sanibel’s popular Periwinkle Place shopping center. There are 11 private treatment rooms, a Vichy-shower wet room, semi-private pedicure stations, an oxygen bar and a bountiful retail boutique featuring an extensive range of professional spa products. Spa services include massage therapy, advanced skin care such as micro-dermabrasion, peels and light therapy, reflexology, body treatments, Ayurvedic Wellness, Chakra balancing, Aqua Detox, facial and body waxing, lash and brow tinting. Nail services include natural nail manicures and pedicures from the simple to the sublime with exfoliating scrubs, mineral mask hydrating paraffin. Artificial nail enhancements as well as acrylic repairs and fills also are offered.

“”The possibility of augmented care and cleansing of the body with psychic therapies for the spirit and the health benefits of raw foods makes sense for the overall well-being and relaxation that Sanibel Day Spa is committed to.””

“It is doubly exciting to have Dawn Krug join us again, along with the healthy raw food demonstrations of Nikki Rood, for an Afternoon of Total Cleansing”, Sanibel Day Spa owner, Pamella Attuso, stated. “The possibility of augmented care and cleansing of the body with psychic therapies for the spirit and the health benefits of raw foods makes sense for the overall well-being and relaxation that Sanibel Day Spa is committed to.” Dawn is available for private house parties that weekend. Fun for weddings, girls night or just all around fun. Call her for more info: 1-570-529-1950. (no creeps) lol

This event is sponsored by Sanibel-Captiva Daily.com

About Ms. Krug – Dawn was born in northern New Jersey. Raised in a Catholic home, she exhibited psychic abilities in childhood. Friends and family often did not understand what Dawn was speaking of when she talked of voices she heard, past pets she had lost, and loved ones who were no longer present in the physical world. She grew up denying her clairvoyance until 2005, when a traumatic life event caused her to openly accept her gift.

She has been a practicing psychic medium since 2006, with abilities to see, hear, and feel spirit, both physically and empathically. Dawn uses her gift of seeing auras to receive and convey messages about a person’s life, to help balance them through their chakras and coach them to make more positive changes throughout their lives. She has hosted call-in radio shows and appeared on talk radio blogs.

Ms. Krug has worked several missing person cases, with private families and local law enforcement. She uses her intuition to connect with others, including working with women concerning their relationship issues. Working with psychic teens and children is her passion, having a deep understanding of how they feel knowing people in their lives don’t understand the gift that they too are trying to understand.

Psychometry is another way she reads for her clients. She encourages clients to bring items of lost loved ones for her to read. She hosts in-home psychic parties, with the convenience of having the psychic come to you. She also does phone and email readings, or meets with her clients one-on-one for private readings.

PA DISCLAIMER: Dawn Krug’s site is used for entertainment purposes only. Its sole purpose is for entertainment

Ms. Krug has lived in Troy, Pennsylvania for the past 20 years. She spends her free time there with her children, pets, and gardening. “I frequently visit the Sanibel-Fort Myers area, and always enjoy the people I meet and read for here. They have such cheerful, positive attitudes,” Ms. Krug commented. She is on FaceBook atwww.facebook.com/PsychicMediumDawnKrug or can be contacted at (570) 529-1950, Dawnkrug6@yahoo.com. Or P. O. Box 34, Troy, Pa. 16947

About Nikki Rood – Chef Nikki has studied, trained and been certified by her mentor, Dr. Aris Latham, hailed as the father of gourmet, ethical raw food cuisine in America. She is a graduate of Harvard Medical School’s Department of Continuing Education course entitled: Alternative Medicine: Implications for Clinical Practice, held in 1996.

Nikki taught intensive yoga workshops at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center’s Arts and Spirituality Festivals in 2001 & 2002, and participated in a 4-person synthesis of yoga, dance, chant, and percussion for the Yoga For Positive Health: 10th Annual International Conference at Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry.

In 2010, Nikki organized and led a volunteer yoga program at Miami Children’s Hospital.

Nikki completed a seven-day training program for professionals in MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), under the direction of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and Dr. Saki Santorelli of the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Department of Preventive & Behavioral Medicine. She teaches mindfulness meditation and yogic breathing for stress reduction and wellness.

Over the past eight years, each October, Nikki has been humbled to be able to study the deep wisdom of Nature and various methods of indigenous healing, ensconced in the virgin rainforests of the mysterious Peruvian Amazon.

Nikki is currently a consultant to the ArtThread Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization that grew out of federally funded research involving the arts (music, visual, and movement) and their role in the lives of cancer patients. ArtThread Foundation fulfills its mission through partnerships with Shriners Hospitals, Very Special Arts of Florida, Sustainable Cambodia, and the Florida Department of Education. She provides consulting and on-site services that address the power of creative expression and the role of movement, breath and music to patients and their families.

Nikki lives on Captiva Island, where she is grateful for each and every beautiful day. She is available for engagement as a private chef and as a teacher of raw foods preparation classes. Her websites are www.wisdompond.com andwww.thesanibelsprout.com

Reservations are required for each 20-minute, $80 reading, since a limited number of readings will be available. Interested persons should promptly call Sanibel Day Spa. (Local) 239-395-2220, (Toll-free) 1-877-695-1588 to RSVP.

CALL AND BOOK NOW GIVE THEM THE PROMO WORD ”DAILY” AND YOU WILL RECIEVE $10 OFF YOUR READING WITH YOUR PAYMENT.

Who just loves views like this? Only in South West Florida

Photo Credit: Kevin Stahl

This is funny!

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.  

Florida Peaches from Sun Harvest

Look what we did with our Florida Peaches from Sun Harvest.  Easy and yummy! Go to http://www.sunharvestcitrus.com/ to order yours. (use the word ” Daily” to get 10% off your products)Check out the pictures below to see.

“TEE TIME FOR TOTS” TO BENEFIT

CHILD CARE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Audi Ft. Myers Signs on

As Major Sponsor

Southwest Florida golfers have the opportunity to win a FREE 2012 Audi A6 when they register for the Third Annual “Tee Time For Tots” Child Care Golf Tournament Saturday, June 9.

The car is being offered by sponsor Audi Ft. Myers to anyone who scores a hole in one on a designated hole during the tournament at Pelican Preserve Golf Club, 10571 Veneto Drive, near Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.

“We are thrilled that Ft. Myers Audi has joined us as a major sponsor and will be providing one of their fabulous cars as an incentive to hit a hole in one,” said Linda McNabb, Director of Development of Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc.

The Audi A6 will be shown on the golf course during the tournament. Whoever hits a hole in one that day will take outright ownership of the car at the tournament. Anyone who would like to see the Audi beforehand also may visit the showroom at 15875 S. Tamiami Trail in South Fort Myers.

“Many people don’t realize that the cost of child care is the third largest expense in the family budget after housing and food,” said Linda McNabb, Director of Development of Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc. “Many of our families simply cannot afford this necessary child care expense without some help. That’s where this golf tournament can assist families in need.”

The tourney will begin with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start with prizes awarded for closest to the pin and longest drive for both men and women. Beverages will be served on the course throughout the morning.

An awards ceremony and raffle also will take place during lunch.

Four levels of sponsorship are available:

● Eagle Sponsor – $1,500, includes four golfers and lunch for four; program recognition; one tee sign, and website recognition.

● Birdie Sponsor – $750, includes four golfers and lunch for four; one tee sign, and program recognition.

● Specialty Sponsor – $500, includes signage, program and website recognition and choice of sponsoring one of the following: longest drive, closest to the pin, putting contest,hole in one, breakfast, lunch or beverage cart.

● Tee Sign Sponsor – $150

Individual golfers also may register for $100 and receive lunch and a goodie bag in addition to a day of golf at Pelican Preserve. Lunch and raffle tickets (no golf) are available for $50 each.

To register for the tournament, visit www.ccswfl.org. For more information about sponsorships, call McNabb at (239) 425-1017.

Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc. is a private non-profit organization dedicated to providing high quality child care services throughout Southwest Florida. The agency

provides child care for children from infancy through age eight at its six child care centers in Lee and Hendry counties. In addition, it offers training for early childhood professionals, and administers the federal food program for eligible centers and family child care homes in 14 Florida counties. The agency must rely on generous donations and volunteer efforts from members of the community, corporations and foundations to build and maintain programs that make a difference to low-income children. Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc., is a United Way agency.

To learn more or to make a donation, visit www.ccswfl.org or call (239) 278-1002.

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Photo: Children at play at the Community Children’s Center in Lehigh Acres

Sanibel Day Spa to offer Total Day of Cleansing

with Psychic Readings

 In what is billed as an “Day of Total Cleansing”. Sanibel Day Spa owners, Jeanne Parks and Pamella Attuso, will offer patrons psychic readings by celebrated psychic, Dawn Krug. Ms. Krug will be on hand from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Thursday, May 10, 2012 to provide insights into personalities, relationships, events and future possibilities of those who request readings.

 Readings will be offered in addition to the exceptional spa services and products that have made Sanibel Day Spa the island’s leading personal care resource for 23 years. Complimentary Mini-facials by Nouveau Serre’. using multi-peptides, and Anti-Aging Hand Treatments from Qtica/Zoya will be included in the day’s offerings (reservations, please), along with complimentary 15-minute Oxygen Bar sessions. There will be a variety of giveaways and gifts with purchase, plus free “munchies courtesy of the Stone Crab, A Crab and Seafood House.

Reservations are required for each 20-minute, $60 reading, since a limited number of readings will be available. Interested persons should promptly call Sanibel Day Spa. (Local) 239-395-2220, (Toll-free) 1-877-695-1588. BOOK NOW LIMITED SPACE

Sanibel Day Spa is a 4,000 square foot facility located in Sanibel’s popular Periwinkle Place shopping center. There are 11 private treatment rooms, a Vichy-shower wet room, semi-private pedicure stations, an oxygen bar and a bountiful retail boutique featuring an extensive range of professional spa products. Spa services include massage therapy, advanced skin care such as micro-dermabrasion, peels and light therapy, reflexology, body treatments, Ayurvedic Wellness, Chakra balancing, Aqua Detox, facial and body waxing, lash and brow tinting. Nail services include natural nail manicures and pedicures from the simple to the sublime with exfoliating scrubs, mineral mask hydrating paraffin. Artificial nail enhancements as well as acrylic repairs and fills also are offered..

“We are very excited to have Dawn Krug join us for an “Afternoon of Total Cleansing”, said Sanibel Day Spa owner, Pamella Attuso. “The possibility of augment care and cleansing of the body with psychic therapies for the spirit just makes so much sense for overall health, wellness and relaxation that Sanibel Day spa is committed to.”

Ms. Krug was born in northern New Jersey, raised in a Catholic home and exhibited psychic abilities in childhood. Friends and family often did not understand what Dawn was speaking of when she talked of the voices she heard, the past pets she had lost, and loved ones who were no longer present in the physical world. She grew up denying her clairvoyance until 2005, when a traumatic life event caused her to openly accept her gift. She has been a practicing psychic medium since 2006, with abilities to see, hear, and feel spirit both physically and empathically. Dawn uses her gift of seeing aura’s to receive and convey messages about a person’s life, to help balance them through their chakras and coach them to make more positive changes throughout their lives. She has hosted call-in radio shows and appeared on talk radio blogs. Ms. Krug has worked several missing persons cases, with private families, and local law enforcement. She uses her intuition to connect with others, including working with women concerning their relationship issues. Working with psychic teens and children is her passion, having a deep understanding of how they feel knowing people in their lives don’t understand the gift that they too are trying to understand.

Psychometry is also another way she reads for her clients. She encourages clients to bring items of lost loved ones for her to read. She hosts in-home psychic parties., with the convenience of having the psychic come to you!! She also can do phone and email readings, or meets with her clients one-on-one for private readings.

Ms. Krug has lived in Troy, Pennsylvania for the past 20 years. She spends her free time there with her children, pets, and gardening. “I frequently visit the Sanibel-Fort Myers area, and always enjoy the people I meet and read for here. They have such cheerful, positive attitudes,” Ms. Krug commented.. She is on FaceBook at http:// www.facebook.com/PsychicMediumDawnKrug or can be contacted at (570) 529-1950, dawnkrug6@yahoo.com. Or P. O. Box 34, Troy, Pa. 16947

PA DISCLAIMER: Dawn Krug’s site is used for entertainment purposes only. Its sole purpose is for entertainment

The Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida has awarded an $8,900 grant to Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS) to provide educational needs for women recovering from substance abuse at SWFAS’ Transitional Living Center on Dixie Parkway in Fort Myers.

The money will be used to purchase computers, software and educational materials for about 25 women in recovery to enable them to complete coursework and file job applications.

The overall goal is to help women in recovery obtain the skills they need to earn a living wage and become self-sufficient in the workplace.

“We are so grateful to the women of Zonta who have so graciously supported our women for many years,” said Transitional Living Center Director Rosemary Boisvert. “Our goal is to remove the barriers that prevent them from being successful. If they need financial assistance for tuition, we can help with that. If they need help with supplies or transportation to get to school or training, we can assist with that as well.

“While at SWFAS’ Transitional Living Center, the women work very hard at learning skills for the job of living in sobriety, this grant will help them build on their newfound skills and give them something more to enhance their chances of maintaining their sobriety and self-sufficiency,” Boisvert said.

“We have been very fortunate to have this long lasting relationship with the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva. The Zonta Club gives our women far more than dollars. They also give of themselves,” Boisvert said.

Zonta has been a partner with the women in the SWFAS Transitional Living Center since 2000 and has provided grants totaling $65,724 to support the needs of women recovering from substance abuse.

SWFAS opened the 16-bed women’s halfway house at the SWFAS Transitional Living Center in 2009. The women’s facility provides treatment for 40 to 50 women per year who have completed the residential treatment program and moved into the halfway house for extended treatment.

SWFAS is the most comprehensive substance abuse treatment and prevention program in Southwest Florida, serving 6,000 people per year from ages 9 to 90. SWFAS offers outpatient and residential programs for both adults and youngsters from five locations in Lee County and two in Hendry County. In addition, SWFAS provides detoxification services for adults, prevention programming, and an Employee Assistance Program for about 50 Southwest Florida businesses.

SWFAS services are not free. Payment plans are available and, in many cases, private insurance may cover some of the cost of treatment. Many prevention and treatment services are partially supported by Lee County and state funding to help income-eligible residents. SWFAS is a United Way agency. SWFAS provides services for all regardless of disability or handicap. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

For more information, contact Boisvert at (239) 338-2977 or visit www.swfas.org.

SWFAS has launched a new Outpatient Detoxification treatment program to help patients detoxify from opiates on an outpatient basis.  The new Outpatient Detoxification program adds a new option for persons addicted to painkillers such as Oxycontin and Oxycodone, two of the leading opiates.  Patients previously had only one option – the inpatient SWFAS Detoxification Center – if they were withdrawing from drugs.  The new program has room for seven individuals at a time.  Go here to learn more: http://swfas.org/cms/

Yes, Georgia, There Is a Florida Peach 

The New York Sun once answered a little girl’s Christmas doubts with this poignant reply:  ”Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.”  When David McKenzie, president and grower for Sun Harvest Citrus, talks about his latest crop, he encounters wide eyes of disbelief, followed by the inevitable question:  ”You can grow peaches in South Florida?”  McKenzie’s response can be summed up by putting a twist on The Sun‘s time honored verbiage: “Yes, Georgia — and anyone else wondering — there is a Florida peach. 

CHECK OUT THE SCOGGIN FAMILY HAVING A GREAT TIME AT SUN HARVEST!:

DON’T FORGET TO GIVE THE PROMO CODE ” DAILY” TO YOUR DISCOUNT ON PRODUCTS. YUMMY!  Go here to learn more: http://www.sunharvestcitrus.com/

Peach lovers used to associate truly mouth watering peaches with a drive to Georgia.  Now, Sun Harvest Citrus offers fresh, tree-ripened peaches, grown right here in our Indian River groves.

Florida’s fuzzy newcomer is the fruition of years of crossbreeding done at the University of Florida.  The flavor packed result is as sweet or sweeter than its Georgian cousin and ready to enjoy now. Sun Harvest’s peaches are handpicked and in the store the day after harvest.  Still skeptical?  Drop by for a free sample.  The first bite will make a believer out of you!

 Yes Georgia, there is a Florida peach!

Grande Floridian

As always, tradition meets elegance in our Grande Floridian, a gift with a reputation for impressing family, friends, and colleagues year after year. A generous potpourri of hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats joins 29 pounds of savory citrus in a basket that adds Old Florida charm to any room. • Tortilla Dip Strips • Key Lime Coolers Cookies • Tomato Basil Cheese Spread • Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Patties • Beef Stick • Mixed Nuts • Peach Salsa • Crackers   (DON’T FORGET TO PUT CODE “DAILY” FOR 10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE. enjoy

Fresh Florida Oranges Form Sun Harvest

Fresh Florida Oranges Form Sun Harvest

Order your navel oranges now. Deadline is February 20th.

Click here to order now and don’t forget to use the promo code “Daily” for your 10% discount off your gift products: http://www.sunharvestcitrus.com/

YUMMY FOR THE TUMMY FLORIDA CITRUS FROM SUN HARVESTYUMMY FOR THE TUMMY FLORIDA CITRUS FROM SUN HARVEST (BE SURE TO PUT IN PROMO CODE: DAILY TO GET 10% OFF YOUR GIFT PRODUCT)

A card of Thanks from Kevin Joe Stahl. A huge success and out reach from Sanibel Island and Captiva Island.WORKER OF:  C.R.O.W. Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc

“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

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