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May the best team win.

“I can talk out of personal experience. After a fishing tournament, when I broke and  fractured a rib and pushed my sternum out, these guys got me back on track asap, no pun intended. They have helped and healed many of my friends. I can’t talk highly enough about them.”  Sandy Kostick. They are top notch and highly into Technology!  Hmm, we like that!!!! Kind, Great staff, always helpful,  even if you are in severe pain. Please let them know the Daily sent you for Free Bio Freeze packet with your visit. P.S That stuff is amazing! When you look at the pictures below, you will see, just who and how widely respected they are.  Click to learn more about there office: http://www.barneschiropractic.net/

What:  
Builders Care, the nonprofit arm of the Lee Building Industry Association (BIA), is hosting a raffle for a chance to win tickets to the 2012 Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla. All funds raised will help local homeowners in need with emergency home repairs. The package includes two tickets to the Outback Bowl game on Monday, Jan. 2 at 1 p.m. when the Michigan State Spartans take on the Georgia Bulldogs at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. In addition, the winner receives a two-night stay at Hampton Inn Tampa, $100 worth of entertainment and travel and $100 of game gear.

Tickets are available for a suggested minimum donation of $20 at Shoeless Joe’s at Crowne Plaza at 13051 Bell Tower Dr., Fort Myers, Fla., or at the Lee BIA Builders Care   office at 10501 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Suite 104, Fort Myers, Fla. Tickets and more    information also available online at www.WINOutbackBowltix.com.

When:
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Magic Benton will do the honors of selecting the winning raffle ticket for the 2012 Outback Bowl package including two tickets to the Outback Bowl game on Monday, Jan. 2 at 1 p.m. when the Michigan State Spartans take on the Georgia Bulldogs at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. In addition, the winner receives a two-night stay at Hampton Inn Tampa, $100 worth of entertainment and travel and $100 of game gear.

Where:    
Shoeless Joe’s at Crowne Plaza
13051 Bell Tower Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33912

Paddling around the causeway is one way to clear your mind, while the northerners are breaking out there snowmobiles, we’er breaking out our kayaks.  http://www.calusabluewaypaddlingfestival.com/  Photo Credit: Kevin Stahl 

You are standing at the intersection of Captiva Drive and Andy Rosse Lane on a warm morning on Sept. 18 watching and cheering as 500 cyclists ride by.  Some ride like the wind and others and working very hard with less forward motion.  It doesn’t matter, you cheer for all of them.  It’s all good (and there is no charge for spectators).

You more than anyone know about doing more with less.  At CCMI you are facing more hungry people and emptier shelves.  You know that Galloway Captiva Tri will help fill those shelves.  It is all good.

You are filling cups with water and watching the runners on the beautiful golf course path. It is a beautiful day and you are helping 500 people make their dreams a reality.  It’s all good.

You are the Lee County economy, facing one of the bleakest months of the year.  Over 600 people from throughout Florida as well as Georgia, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana come to race in September.  It’s all good.

You are not a great runner, but your best friend is and your cousin is a fast swimmer.  Together you make an awesome team that is out to have a good time and a good race. It’s all good.

You are a six-year old still wearing your race tee shirt and medal from the kids’ tri yesterday. You are watching Dad race, feeling very proud.  It’s all good.(Well mostly all good, there is one really angry three-year old who wanted to race, but has to wait until he is six).

You are watching your significant other racing, knowing that he or she is no longer a couch potato –he or she has lost weight, gotten in shape, and turned his or her life around.  The family doctor is thrilled.  It’s all good.

On Sept. 17, more than 100 children will compete in two age groups in a mini-tri beginning at 8 a.m.  Everyone who finishes will receive a medal.  The purpose is to encourage lifetime fitness and family fun.

On Sept. 18, more than 500 people ages 14-75+ will compete to swim 440 yards, bicycle about 10 miles, and run 3.1 miles on Captiva Island to raise funds (to help the needy)and have fun.

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Galloway Captiva Triathlon at South Seas Island Resort

The Galloway Captiva Triathlon at South Seas Island Resort is a weekend family, fun and fitness event comprised of two children’s triathlons on September 17 (Ages 6-9:100 yard swim, 1.5 mile bike, 0.5 mile run; Ages 10-13:200 yard swim, 3 mile bike, 1 mile run) and an adult sprint length triathlon on September 18 (Swim 440 yards [0.25 mile], Bike 10 miles, Run 3.1 miles [5K].)  All events will take place on Captiva Island.  For more information go to www.captivatri.org

About our race charity:  CCMI

CCMI provides more than 14,000 meals each month through their Soup Kitchen and Meals On Wheels programs. The nonprofit agency also educates 40 children in their Community Montessori Preschool, provides weekend backpacks full of food to more than 2,500 children each school year and oversees a mobile food pantry, everyday choice marketplace and cafe.

For more information, visit www.ccmileecounty.com<http://www.ccmileecounty.com

THIS IS HIGH QUILITY STUFF!! ANIQUITE AND COLLECTABLES, UNIQUICE/NATIVE ARITFACTES, CARS, HIGH END CLOTHING, AND MISC.  SATURDAY JULY 30^th AT 918 MAIN STREET, SANIBEL ISLAND FLORIDA 33957, 7 AM.  SHARP. BE SURE TO GET THERE EARY TO GET WHAT YOU WANT. THIS WILL GO VERY FAST. Click below to see more items:

Are you ready for some great College hoop? Here we go. We hope you enjoy watching your team go to the FINAL.

Fort Myers Gun Shop

Southwest Florida’s Premier Gun Shop

Guns on 41 is your one-stop-shop for all your firearm related needs.  We stock the best selling brands, as well as hard to find items, and the classics.  Our professional and knowledgeable staff will gladly help guide you through the process of selecting your next firearm.

Stop in and see us or give us a call at 239-939-GUNS

We Buy, Sell, & Trade Guns – Top Dollar Paid For Quality Firearms

Great Selection of New and Used Firearms, Ammunition and Accessories

We carry the finest new and used guns available at any given time and our inventory is always changing.  We generally have a great selection of handguns, rifles, shotguns,  ammunition and gear in stock.

In addition to selling firearms, we also purchase and trade guns.

If you are looking for an item that we don’t currently have on hand, we will do our best to locate it for you.  We specialize in locating hard-to-find items.

Give us a call or bring your guns in for a fair cash or trade offer.

Transfers, Training, Concealed Carry Classes & More

We offer a wide variety of services to our customers. Many options can be found in the navigation to the left. Please feel free to explore our site, and if you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to Contact us.

Hours of Operation

Mon-Thurs: 10:30 am to 5:30 pm   -  Fri: 10:30 am to 6:00 pm – Sat: 10:30 am to 3:00 pm

Sun: Concealed Class Only – 1:00 pm

If you have been driving in Fort Myers Beach area, you may have seen this car around. Give them a call to check out a great way to stay fit in Fort Myers with Yolo Boards.

Super Bowl XLV, Packers vs. Steelers

One of the biggest games in the United States is happening on Sunday Feb. 6th at 6:30pm.

Everblades Hockey, Fort Myers Sports

The other day the Royals came out kicking and took a two goal lead in the first period. Everblades got on the board with one goal in the second period. Third period it all opened, as the Royals gained yet another goal to secure a two goal lead at 3-1. Twelve minutes remaining and the Blades hit with one and then followed up with yet another to tie the game with 8 minutes left in the third period. Be sure to click below to see more photos by Photographer Kelly Telford.

Minnesota Twins Spring Training

Minnesota Twins Spring Training will begin the middle of February. Do you have your tickets? Stay tuned for more sports from the daily . com.

Sailing circumnavigation from Captiva Island Florida to Captiva Island Florida

Check out this great book written by long time local Scott McPhee about his 31,768 nautical mile circumnavigation of the globe! From ‘Tween Waters Marina , Captiva Island Florida to ‘Tween Waters Marina, Captiva Island Florida!

Most people just take a sailboat charter, and this trip was nothing like a sailboat charter! Locals remember reading all the articles Scott sent back to our local papers during his trip and have been waiting for a book! From the enchanting islands of the South Pacific to the high stress of sailing the Red Sea, this book has it all! Seeing this Sailing circumnavigation from Captiva Island Florida to Captiva Island Florida is wonderful. For anyone who loves sailing, sailing charters or Sanibel Island and Captiva Island this is a MUST!

Many remember the monthly articles Scott wrote to the Islander newspaper during his almost 5 year, 31,768 nautical mile trip. From swiming with sharks to pirate problems - this book has it all!

For 10% off  Click HERE and then click “Buy” and enter code ‘ READ2011 ‘ at checkout. Offer ends midnight on 1/31/2011. Or, if you live on or near Sanibel, you can contact Scott and get a signed copy and save the shipping! You can contact Scott through the website www.LifeAtFiveKnots.com

Click Below to watch a sailing video of Shadowfax sailing from Captiva Island Florida to Panama

Just like I said, not your usual sailboat charter!