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Hurricanes are huge tropical storms that move in a counterclockwise spiral. They form in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, or the southern Atlantic Ocean. The storms calm center, called an eye, is about 20 to 30 miles wide. The storm around the eye can extend outward 400 miles with winds in excess of 74 mph. It’s important to know what to do before, during, and after a hurricane:

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HURRICANES

Safety basics

Hurricanes are huge tropical storms that move in a counterclockwise spiral. They form in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, or the southern Atlantic Ocean. The storms calm center, called an eye, is about 20 to 30 miles wide. The storm around the eye can extend outward 400 miles with winds in excess of 74 mph. It’s important to know what to do before, during, and after a hurricane:

Before…
Have a hurricane disaster plan: Locate local shelters. Map the route to a nearby shelter; this will cut down on the travel time. Make sure you know how to get there before an evacuation order is issued.
If you are not ordered to evacuate, find shelter in your home. The safest place during a hurricane is an interior room without windows. Get your home and yard ready for a hurricane. Install hurricane shutters; remove dead and diseased trees and branches; identify items in the yard that should be brought inside; clean rain gutters, outside stairwells, window wells, drain lines, and downspouts.

• Family members can become separated during a hurricane. Be prepared by creating a plan for how to reach one another. Establish an out-of-area contact (such as a relative or family friend) who can coordinate family members’ locations and information should you become separated. Make sure children learn the phone numbers and addresses, and know the emergency plans.

• Prepare a family disaster supplies kit. Families with children should have each child create their own personal pack.

During…
If a hurricane watch has been issued for your area, conditions are favorable for and could produce a hurricane. Listen to the news and the weather updates and make sure you leave if an official evacuation is ordered. Cover your windows with hurricane shutters or plywood. Taping windows offer little or no protection against the winds. If a hurricane warning has been issued, a violent storm, possibly a hurricane, is expected within 24 hours.

• Remain inside, away from windows and doors.

• During power outages try to avoid carrying a lit candle. Use flashlights instead. Don’t use a lit candle when searching for items in a confined space. Never use a candle for a light when checking pilot lights or fueling equipment such as a kerosene heater or lantern. The flame may ignite the fumes. Read NFPA’s candle safety fact sheet.

• Do not be fooled by the calm when the eye of the hurricane is above your area; the worst of the storm is probably yet to come.

• Be prepared for tornadoes caused by hurricanes; remain inside and at the center of your home or in a closet or basement.

If you are evacuated, take your family disaster supplies kit and leave immediately to a nearby shelter.

After…
Continue to listen to the news and weather updates. Often when the storm is over, damage still exists from floods, downed power lines, and electrically charged water.
Stay out of buildings that have been damaged or flooded and obey detour and warning signs when driving. Never enter a flooded or barricaded roadway (even with a large vehicle) vehicles can be swept away by only two feet of water.
Source: NDEC (National Disaster Education Coalition), NWS

 

CLICK HERE for more safety tips from The National Fire Protection Association

 

Tim Barrett
Training Officer
Sanibel Fire and Rescue

Sanibel Fire Department Website
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2351 Palm Ridge Road Last Modified
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(239) 472-5525 Fax: (239) 472-2422
email:  sfrd@SanibelFire.com

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!

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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

 

Sanibel Island, Florida Restaurant Voted #1 The Island Cow offering a FREE draft beer for all Fathers on Sanibel Island, Florida Fathers day!

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Sanibel Island, Florida Restaurant Voted #1 The Island Cow offering a FREE draft beer for all Fathers on Sanibel Island, Florida Fathers day!Restaurants sanibel 2013 035Sanibel Island, Florida Restaurant Voted #1 The Island Cow offering FREE draft beer for all Fathers on Sanibel Island, Florida Fathers day!

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Father come and enjoy! All Day!

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At the Island Cow! http://www.sanibelislandcow.com/

 

Sanibel Island, Florida Restaurant Voted #1 The Island Cow offering a free draft beer for all Fathers on Sanibel Island, Florida Fathers day!

 

 

Francis P. Bailey Celebration of Life, The Celebration of life for former Mayer Francis P. Bailey will be held on Sanibel Island Florida.

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Francis P. Bailey Celebration of Life, The Celebration of life for former Mayer Francis P. Bailey will be held on Sanibel Island Florida. 

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Famous Captiva Island Tween’ Waters Nascrab Races

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Famous Captiva Island Tween’ Waters Nascrab Races

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My Niece, the blonde with the googles on and her girlfriends along with Nephew spent a couple days chilling out the Famous Captiva Island Tween’ Waters Inn.

A MUST SEE: THE MONDAY NIGHT NASCRAB RACES.

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Tim Jarvis really is funny and entertaining. Offering both Kids and Adult Shows. With a very large portion of his proceeds going to a non-profit. Please check it out….as you can see we had a

blast! Great food and Beverages too! They will be back. Love you Samantha Meeker, Holly Key, Kyle Stahl, and all the fun crew. Thank you Tim and Tween’ for your great entertainment. :)

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Sanibel Island Florida Francis Bailey’s wonderful life, Rest In Peace. From The www.sanibelcaptivadaily.com. Very Loved!

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Sanibel Island Florida Francis Bailey, Rest In Peace. From The www.sanibelcaptivadaily.com. Very Loved!

Frances Bailey and Laura LinWe have so many pictures, we felt this was the best with one of our Photographers 2008. Prayers are with all the family.

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Starfish Grille Restaurant on Sanibel Island with the Star Bar Sanibel Island Tiki

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Click here to learn more: http://www.starfishgrillesanibel.com/

Photo credit: Kevin Stahl

TONIGHT! SPECIALS AT THE ISLAND COW! LOCAL FRESH ISLAND CAUGHT MAHI-MAHI. AND 1.99 BARTENDERS CHOICE DRAFTS.

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TONIGHT! SPECIALS AT THE ISLAND COW! LOCAL FRESH ISLAND CAUGHT MAHI-MAHI 5-??? they run out. lol . AND 1.99 BARTENDERS CHOICE DRAFTS all day!!!!

Come early as they will get sold out of this delicious Fresh Fish! : Amy’s Coconut Mahi-Mahi served up with Coconut and an Island Plum Sauce with two sides…..Cow Crazy! The place to be tonight for sure! Get there early and tell them the daily.com sent you. :) See you then.

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See you at the Island Cow tonight!  http://www.sanibelislandcow.com/

Video of Melissa

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Thank you Heather Silbar and Richard McCurry for your photos.

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

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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.

RICHARD M FUNDRAISER 248THANK YOU ALL! ENJOY THESE PICTURES.  CANDID PICTURES! FROM Richard McCurrey. Photo credit.

A huge and heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and came out to support! That was a tremedous outpouring of love and well wishes for Melissa, Dave and her family! Thank you to The American Legion Post 123 for hosting this event! (From Megan)
Thank you to the musicians who fed our soul:
Robby Hutto and The Absentminded
The Troublestarters
The Cracker Box Band
Steve Reynolds
Bobby Blakey
Aaron Seyfferth and
to everyone who joined in!
And to those who fed our bellies:
The American Legion Post 123
The Lazy Flamingo
The Island Cow
The Great White Grill
RC Otters
Subway
Island BBQ
The Bubble Room
Sysco
PFG
Cheney Brothers
and to everyone who brought a dish! Yummy!
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 :)
The American Legion Post 123
Congress Jewelers
Lily & Co. Jewelry
Tween Waters Inn
South Seas Island Resort
Jensen’s Marina & Cottages
Jim and Honey Souhlaris
Sea Tow
Forever Green Ace Hardware
Sanibel A/C and Sanctuary Island Electric
YOLO
Lazy Iguanas Bling
Elaine Stacy
Kym Nader Interiors
International Sunglass
Suncoast Beverage
Xperia Hair Salon
The Lazy Flamingo
Doc Fords Rum Bar & Grill
Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce
Sanibel Captiva Daily.com
Indian Creek Animal Hospital
Gator Country 101.9
George and Wendy’s Corner Grill
Boomer
Heaven Lane Creations
Sanibel Pottery Handbuilt Ceramics
Whitney’s Bait & Tackle
Lee County Domestic Animal Services
Carrie Sumnicht
Lacy McClary
The Island Cow
Captain Bob Sabatino
Captain John HoustonCat Country 107.1
Venture Out Cape Coral
One Source Realty
Sanibel Island Book Shop
The Great White Grill
The Island Cow
Fishing Fanatic
Nails By Alice
Sanibel Deli and Coffee Factory
Smokin’ Oyster Brewery
Captiva Island Inn
Suncatchers Dream
Sanibel Double D. LLC Taxi & Limo Service
Tips and Toez
Lighthouse Cafe
Cozette Salon
Sunshine Grill
Thistle Lodge
Starfish Grill
Sunset Grill
Do It All Stahl
Tween Waters
The Spa at Tween Waters
Stacy Schmick House Cleaning
The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
Sanibel Island Golf
Ambu Yoga
Sanibel Wellness
Wildlife Refuge Fishing
Sandy Stilwell Enterprises
New Moon Sailing
Norm Ziegler
The Jacaranda
Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant
Sanibel DQ
Sanibel Book Nook
Green Flash
Nick & Stellas
Timbers Restaurant
Sanibel Steakhouse
Il Cielo
Matzaluna
Rib City
Advance Auto Parts
PICTURES::::
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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.

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

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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.

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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. picture dave

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!!!

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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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For Florida Disaster Restoration, Florida Flood and disaster. Your First Call Restoration should be:” Do it all Stahl”. Family owned an operated with excellent references. FCR Restoration:( your FIRST CALL RESTORATION).  Flood, Water Damage, Fire damage Cleanup and Restoration and so much more………Kevin Stahl, Licensed handyman and insured, can help you with any problem you can’t handle with his team of contractors working together. MOLD, MILDEW, FIRE, FLOOD???

You don’t need Angies List, Home advisor or the BBB. They are all franchises. They are all getting horrible reviews. Kinda funny for the people that are supposed to be giving reviews. ????  Once trusted years ago, now not. Did you know? They are independent owners that sell memberships? Stick with your locals. Its like a Switchboard. They live and work right here, in your own back yard! You know and trust them.  ”Do It All Stahl” and his counterpart contractors all work together to get your job done and done correctly! This group of highly qualified professionals: , from Electricians , Plumbers, Painters, Drywall,  heating and A/C contractors, Roofers, Pavers, Landscapers , Pool workers, New construction, Remodeling, Cabinets, Flooring, Tile, Windows, Woodwork, Pressure washing, to very small things like light bulbs and ceiling fans. With the caliber of business people working together. It is truly a POWERHOUSE!  You are in great hands, all highly qualified! STRONG! Available 24/7, our team is cleaning up and restoring damaged residential and commercial structures and helping emergency situations. CALL TODAY: 239-321-3109!!!

You should always be prepared and have a check up on all these issues before any disaster hits. All agree, have your home and property checked out thoroughly so not to loose your valuable items. Pictures are not replaceable. You only know when it happens and it is too late! Call for your PROTECTIVE QUOTE: 239-321-3109. use PROMO CODE: 1111 FOR YOUR 10% DISCOUNT PRIOR TO JUNE 15TH, 2013.

For Florida Disaster Restoration, Florida Flood and disaster. Your First Call Restoration should be:” Do it all Stahl”. Family owned an operated with excellent references. FCR Restoration:( your FIRST CALL RESTORATION).  Flood, Water Damage, Fire damage Cleanup and Restoration and so much more………Kevin Stahl, Licensed handyman and insured, can help you with any problem you can’t handle with his team of contractors working together. MOLD, MILDEW, FIRE, FLOOD???

 

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY….: SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ISLAND, FLORIDA…….THINGS TO DO HERE ON SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ISLAND, FLORIDA

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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY….: SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ISLAND, FLORIDA…….THINGS TO DO HERE ON SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ISLAND, FLORIDA1275064720N9L7aj1.: GO TO ISLAND COW FOR BEAKFAST……..YUMMY!!!

2. GO TO TUTTLE’S FOR SUPER DUPER COOL STUFF

3. HIT UP THE STAR BAR TIKI FOR FUN DRINKS AND MUSIC

4. HIT THE GROG SHOP FOR YOUR GOODIES TO HOME AND CHILL…..

OH, HIT THE BEACH!!!!!!

ENJOY YOUR DAY. THANK YOU TO ALL THAT SERVED AND SERVE……..ALL BE SAFE.

Starfish Grille and Star Bar Tiki Sanibel Island Florida is rocking out the Sanibel Island Entertainment for the Memorial weekend.

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Starfish Grille and Star Bar Tiki Sanibel Island Florida is rocking out the Sanibel Island Entertainment for the Memorial weekend. star fish mem day 2013Always fun for all ages:

One of the World most Famous Tiki Bars is located on Sanibel Island, Florida Tiki Bar StarFish Grille offers the Sanibel Island, Florida Star Bar Tiki.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2nd. THE AMERICAN LEGION-POST 123 IS HOSTING A BENEFIT FOR MELISSA AND DAVE GODFREY OF SANIBEL ISLAND, CAPTIVA ISLAND AND FORT MYERS FLORIDA.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 2nd. THE AMERICAN LEGION-POST 123 IS HOSTING A BENEFIT FOR MELISSA AND DAVE GODFREY OF SANIBEL ISLAND, CAPTIVA ISLAND AND FORT MYERS FLORIDATitle davePlease come and support.

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Please come early and if you can’t make contact the Sanibel Captiva Community Bank:

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Thank you Lazy Flamingo and all who are a part: They are still looking for donations for the auction.

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We are all with you Godfrey Family!!! ( So young, so strong such beautiful children………SO MUCH TO LOOK FORWARD TO! ) luv, luv…..from many.

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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. :

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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 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.

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.

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Sanibel Island, Florida Restaurant Starfish Grille knows how to serve up Sanibel Sushi with Sanibel Ladies night. A great night as usual.

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Sanibel Island Restaurant Starfish Grille knows how to serve up Sanibel Sushi with Sanibel Ladies night. A great night as usual.

Can you say the coolest, hippest place to be. This is where locals meet visitors….Awesome!

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Yes, yes, Lots of goodies…………

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 Great people.

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Can you say Sanibel Sushi?

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Can you say the coolest, hippest place to be? All ages have a great time here…….

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How can’t you?…..

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Go to : www.starfishgrille.com Tell them the Daily sent you. :)

Photo Credit: Kevin Stahl: See you at the Tiki, Star Bar this weekend with live music and more.

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Shells on Sanibel Island, Florida does the Sanibel Shelling stoop!

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Shells on Sanibel Island, Florida does the Sanibel Shelling stoop!

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The worlds best shelling

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Shells on Sanibel Island, Florida does the Sanibel Shelling stoop!

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Happy Mothers Day to all you wonderful mothers. This one goes out to mine, may she rest…….love you mom. Always. xoxoxo

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Happy Mothers Day to all you wonderful mothers. This one goes out to mine, may she rest…….love you mom. Always. xoxoxo

 I brought this to you, but then it came back to me…….I love you. Bless you Mom, Rest In great Peace.

Thank you for all you have done and taught me. I miss you, although I know and feel you around me daily. Love to you Sandra Sue Kostick

 

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Sanibel Island, Florida Restaurant Starfish Grille has a wonderful Mothers day planned.

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Sanibel Island, Florida Restaurant Starfish Grille has a wonderful Mothers day planned.

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Skylar Munsch, daughter of Desiree Liggio is a graduating senior of Cypress Lake High School. Skylar graduated with a GPA of 4.0. Skylar is a member the National Society of High School scholars. Skylar was also awarded several scholarships as well, included in those are the Deans Scholarships to Stetson University and also the University of Tampa, the Scholars Award from USF and the Presidential Academic Scholarship from Johnson and Wales.

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Skylar Munsch, daughter of Desiree Liggio is a graduating senior of Cypress Lake High School. Skylar graduated with a GPA of 4.0. Skylar is a member the National Society of High School scholars. Skylar was also awarded several scholarships as well, included in those are the Deans Scholarships to Stetson University and also the University of Tampa, the Scholars Award from USF and the Presidential Academic Scholarship from Johnson and Wales.  Skylar will be attending University of Central Florida in the fall with a cumulative GPA of 3.57 due to dual enrollment. courses she has been taking at Edison. Skylar lives on Sanibel Island with her Mother and younger sister Sarah. As well as working hard in school, Skylar is also a hostess,employed with RC Otters Island Eats on Captiva,

Skylar will be studying Nursing at UCF, and  we wish Skylar the best of luck in her new roll as a college student and adult!! Congratulations Skylar!!
Skylar Munsch, daughter of Desiree Liggio is a graduating senior of Cypress Lake High School. Skylar graduated with a GPA of 4.0. Skylar is a member the National Society of High School scholars. Skylar was also awarded several scholarships as well, included in those are the Deans Scholarships to Stetson University and also the University of Tampa, the Scholars Award from USF and the Presidential Academic Scholarship from Johnson and Wales.  YOU GO GIRL!!! :)

Sanibel Island, Florida Restaurant Island Cow, Famous around the world.

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Sanibel Island, Florida Restaurant Island Cow, Famous around the world.

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Fun family environment

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Can you say COLD BEER?

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Great staff!

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Cool people

Sanibel Island, Florida Restaurant Island Cow, Famous around the world. It is a must see. Or as they would say: MOOO seee……..lol :) photo credit: Kevin Stahl http://www.sanibelislandcow.com/

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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.

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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!!!!!

 

 

 

Who loves the Sanibel Island and Captiva Island Beaches?

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Who loves the Sanibel Island and Captiva Island Beaches?

Who loves the Sanibel Island and Captiva Island Beaches?

STARFISH GRILLE, Sanibel Grille Sushi Tuesday and Thursday nights at the Sanibel Starfish Grille. Tuesday nights is Mens night Happy hour specials, Wednesday, Wine night, check out the hip wine tastings. Thursday nights is Ladies night too! 6-8 Free drinks for the ladies. The freshest and best REAL Sushi on Sanibel Island Florida..See you there! Come early for Sanibel Island Tiki Bar, Star Bar. Both offer all you want from a Sanibel Island Restaurants and Bar.

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Sanibel Grille Sushi Tuesday and Thursday nights at the Sanibel Starfish Grille, The freshest and best REAL Sushi on Sanibel Island Florida..See you there! Come early for Sanibel Island Tiki Bar, Star Bar. Both offer all you want from a Sanibel Island Restaurant and Bar.Sanibel Island Restaurant Starfish Grille does it again with great Sanibel Island Entertainment, Sanibel Island Sushi and Sanibel Island Ladies Night. See you at the Sanibel Island Tiki Bar Star Bar this weekend. :) An Island atmosphere.

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Come early and check out the Tiki Bar Sanibel Grille Sushi Tuesday and Thursday nights at the Sanibel Starfish Grille

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The freshest and best REAL Sushi on Sanibel Island Florida.

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See you there! Come early for Sanibel Island Tiki Bar, Star Bar.

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Both offer all you want from a Sanibel Island Restaurants and Bar. click here to learn more www.starfishgrille.com (photo credit: Kevin Stahl) Look below to see more pictures of both the Starfish Grille and the Star Bar Tiki.

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Why is this Restaurant always busy? Sanibel Island Restaurant featuring American Style food and fun. Sanibel Island Cow. It’s great food, service and staff! Great prices and a HUGE menu. Specializing in Sanibel Island Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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Why is this Restaurant always busy? Sanibel Island Restaurant featuring American Style food and fun. Sanibel Island Cow. It’s great food, service and staff! Great prices and a HUGE menu. Specializing in Sanibel Island Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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Huge Menu

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Great staff with Muffins too!

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Cold beer!

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Who loves coffee?

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Family Fun

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Ring toss

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Ya, you can milk it…….enjoy!

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Great wines

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Everyone loves the cow. This is a must!  Locals and tourist meet.

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Great entertainment with music and more.

Everyone loves the Sanibel Island Restaurant featuring American Style food and fun. Sanibel Island Cow. It’s great food, service and staff! Great prices and a HUGE menu. Specializing in Sanibel Island Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. click here to learn more: http://www.sanibelislandcow.com/

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Sun Harvest has Florida Peaches

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Sun Harvest has Florida Peaches

Look at the Sun Harvest has Florida Peaches cobbler we made….yummy! Sheriff dept k-9 2013 158

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Go here to order and use the word “Daily” for promo code to get 10% off. http://www.sunharvestcitrus.com/

The Grog Shop Sanibel Island Florida offers great deals this week.

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The Grog Shop Sanibel Island Florida offers great deals this week. 

Tell them the Daily sent you and receive 10% off top Brands :) Enjoy

One of the World most Famous Tiki Bars is located on Sanibel Island, Florida Tiki Bar StarFish Grille offers the Sanibel Island, Florida Star Bar Tiki.

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One of the World most Famous Tiki Bars is located on Sanibel Island, Florida Tiki Bar StarFish Grille offers the Sanibel Island, Florida Star Bar Tiki.

Great Drinks

Super cool People

Wonderful Staff

Yah, we know. It’s rough…….lol

Live music too……..

Come join us at One of the World most Famous Tiki Bars is located on Sanibel Island, Florida Tiki Bar StarFish Grille offers the Sanibel Island, Florida Star Bar Tiki. 239-472-star. Tell them the daily sent you. :) Check out website: http://www.starfishgrillesanibel.com/ Also, go to our search engine and type in Starfish Grille to see more….(photo credit: Kevin Stahl)

Check out this cool stuff by Sanibel Retail Tuttle’s

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Check out this cool stuff by Sanibel Retail Tuttle’s

Super cool

Incrediable

One of a kind!

check out: http://www.tuttlesseahorse.com/

Sanibel Island Restaurant Starfish Grille does it again with great Sanibel Island Entertainment, Sanibel Island Sushi and Sanibel Island Ladies Night. See you at the Sanibel Island Tiki Bar Star Bar this weekend. :) An Island atmosphere.

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Sanibel Island Restaurant Starfish Grille does it again with great Sanibel Island Entertainment, Sanibel Island Sushi and Sanibel Island Ladies Night. See you at the Sanibel Island Tiki Bar Star Bar this weekend. :) An Island atmosphere.

The hottest spot on Sanibel Island

The best Sushi on Sanibel Island

Ladies Night on Sanibel Island. People arrive in all kinds of ways: Limos, Boat, and even this……only on the island (funny)

See you at the Tiki Bar this weekend. :) Great Happy Hours!

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Photo Credit: Kevin Stahl

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…

 

 

A great day here on Sunny Sanibel Island – Captiva Island Florida with Pictures

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A great day here on Sunny Sanibel Island – Captiva Island Florida with Pictures

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A great day here on Sunny Sanibel Island – Captiva Island Florida with Pictures

Get Starry eyed like VanGogh, The Starry Night at Sanibel FL Seafood and Steaks – Starfish Grille and StarBar on the beach. Sanibel Island Restaurant Starfish Grille and Tiki Bar had great Sanibel Island Entertainment, Sanibel Island Sushi and a great Sanibel Island Happy Hour : Ladies Drink FREE! 6-8. See you every Thursday night and smile for the camera. :) Rock out your pink and green. Daily .com Style!!!

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Get Starry eyed like VanGogh, The Starry Night at Sanibel FL Seafood and Steaks – Starfish Grille and StarBar on the beach. Sanibel Island Restaurant Starfish Grille and Tiki Bar had great Sanibel Island Entertainment, Sanibel Island Sushi and a great Sanibel Island Happy Hour : Ladies Drink FREE! 6-8.  See you every Thursday night and smile for the camera. :) Rock out your pink and green. Daily .com Style!!!

Gotta love VanGogh, The Starry Night. Enjoy yours beachside

Come see what everyone is talking about

Great drinks, great people, great food……..

Great sushi

See you soon. Look forward to more events at Sanibel FL Seafood and Steaks – Starfish Grille and StarBar on the beach. Sanibel Island Restaurant Starfish Grille and Tiki Bar had great Sanibel Island Entertainment, Sanibel Island Sushi and a great Sanibel Island Happy Hour : Ladies Drink FREE! 6-8.  See you every Thursday night and smile for the camera. :) Rock out your pink and green. Daily .com Style!!! Click here to check out website. http://www.starfishgrillesanibel.com/

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Doc Ford’s Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge May 4th,2013 Tarpon Tournament on Fort Myers Beach

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Yes, Sanibel Island-Captiva Island offer the best of Sunsets!

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Yes, Sanibel Island-Captiva Island offer the best of Sunsets!

Get Star Struck at Sanibel FL Seafood and Steaks – Starfish Grille and StarBar on the beach. Sanibel Island Restaurant Starfish Grille and Tiki Bar had great Sanibel Island Entertainment, Sanibel Island Sushi and a great Sanibel Island Happy Hour. Tonight: Ladies Drink FREE! 6-9. See you tonight and smile for the camera. :) Rock out your pink and green. Daily .com Style!!!

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Get Star Struck at Sanibel Island Restaurant Starfish Grille and Tiki Bar had great Sanibel Island Entertainment, Sanibel Island Sushi and a great Sanibel Island Happy Hour. Tonight: Ladies Drink FREE! 6-9.  See you tonight and smile for the camera. :) Rock out your pink and green. Daily .com Style!!!

The ladies having fun!

Great Sushi! They even made one special for us…..pretty cool huh?

Can you say YUMMY!

Everyone has a great time!

Even Charlies Angels show up!

 A wonderful happy hour daily. P.S: get there early or reserve a table…….they are packed. For a great reason. All Good!

Get Star Struck at Sanibel Island Restaurant Starfish Grille and Tiki Bar had great Sanibel Island Entertainment, Sanibel Island Sushi and a great Sanibel Island Happy Hour. Tonight: Ladies Drink FREE! 6-9.  See you tonight and smile for the camera. :) Rock out your pink and green. Daily .com Style!!!Ladies Drink FREE! 6-9.  See you tonight and smile for the camera. :)  Click here to learn more: http://www.starfishgrillesanibel.com/ or call: 239-472-star.  See more below:

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Sanibel Retail Tuttle’s Rocks out the coolest stuff!

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Sanibel Retail Tuttle’s Rocks out the coolest stuff!

Check out some of my super cool items I bought! (yes it is me Sandy Kostick being a goof) Easy to do in Bob Tuttle’s store……fun fun

Click here to learn more:  http://www.tuttlesseahorse.com/  Located on the East end of the Island. Don’t forget to check out the super cool gold and silver along with some one of a kind pieces. : See below

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Hurricane Shutters by Kevin Stahl,” Do it All Stahl” Handyman Service. Yes, it’s that time of year. Sanibel Island-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. Sanibel Island-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!

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

Sanibel Island-Captiva Island Sailing around the world with Scott Mcphee, Life at Five Knots

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Sanibel Island-Captiva Island Sailing around the world with Scott Mcphee, Life at Five Knots This is an amazing true story of Scott Sailing around the world from Captiva Island, Florida to Captiva Island Florida.  Click here to purchase and learn more: http://www.realagentassist.com/LifeAtFiveKnots.html

Sanibel Island | Captiva Island Happy Hour and Sanibel Island | Captiva Island Happenings Starfish Grille Restaurant Sanibel FL Seafood and Steaks – Starfish Grille and StarBar on the beach. Ladies Night! Free Drinks and great Sanibel Sushi specials along with much more. Known for Sanibel Island | Captiva Island Entertainment. Put this on your Events Calendar every Thursday Night!

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Sanibel Island | Captiva Island Happy Hour and Sanibel Island | Captiva Island Happenings Starfish Grille Restaurant Sanibel FL Seafood and Steaks – Starfish Grille and StarBar on the beach. Ladies Night! Free Drinks 6-9  and great Sanibel Sushi specials along with much more. Known for Sanibel Island | Captiva Island Entertainment. Put this on your Events Calendar every Thursday Night! 

Ladies Night! Free Drinks 6-9 and great Sanibel Island Sushi specials along with much more.

Great Sanibel Island Tiki Bar, beat the traffic and take the back way, hit the tiki for a chill out looking at the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Great Happy hour!

Wonderful Sanibel Island Restaurant and Entertainment

Click here to learn more: http://www.starfishgrillesanibel.com/Tell them the Daily sent you for your super special. :) Be there or be square! The hippest place on the Islands. Sanibel Island | Captiva Island Happy Hour and Sanibel Island | Captiva Island Happenings Starfish Grille Restaurant Sanibel FL Seafood and Steaks – Starfish Grille and StarBar on the beach. Ladies Night! Free Drinks and great Sanibel Sushi specials along with much more. Known for Sanibel Island | Captiva Island Entertainment. Put this on your Events Calendar every Thursday Night! 

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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.

Easter Sunrise Service on Sanibel Island, Florida 2013 pictures………Beautiful!

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Easter Sunrise Service on Sanibel Island, Florida 2013 pictures………Beautiful!

Yes, at 6:30 am thousands showed up for this beautiful service. Only can you find the Easter Sunrise Service on Sanibel Island, Florida 2013 pictures.

From The Sunrise Cross

To the Pastor

The huge crowd

People came via, boats, cars and Kayaks

To be baptized as well.

Happy Easter all. Sanibel Island Style. Easter Sunrise Service on Sanibel Island, Florida 2013 pictures………Beautiful! Click below to see more: (photo credit Kevin Stahl) 

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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!

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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!

Sanibel Island Restaurant, Starfish Grille Easter Sunday on Sanibel Island

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Sanibel Island Restaurant, Starfish Grille Easter Sunday on Sanibel Island

Sanibel Island Restaurant, Starfish Grille Easter Sunday on Sanibel Island

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 (photo credit: Kevin Stahl and Sandy Kostick)

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Sanibel Island Fire Department Maintaining your AED

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MAINTAINING YOUR AED

Automated external defibrillators are simple to use and easy to maintain. Failing to maintain your AED can lead to disaster on the day it is needed. Plan to be successful!

Universally, all AEDs need the following to be operational when an emergency occurs:

1.     The AED should be checked that it is physically in the proper location.

2.     The AED pads should be checked. The package should be sealed until ready for use, and it should be within its expiration date. If the pad package is open or the expiration date has passed, it should be replaced immediately.

3.     The battery should be checked. For most AEDs, there is an indicator light or symbol that indicates if the battery is o.k. or if it needs service. Know the battery check mechanism for your AED. If the battery is low, you should receive both visual and audible warnings (many generate a “beep” like a smoke detector with a low battery).

4.     Most AEDs have a small pouch or packet of supplies you might need when using the AED. This pouch may include a face mask for rescue breathing, a small towel, scissors, protective gloves, and a razor. Be sure this kit is ready for action.

The AED owner’s manual contains valuable information specific to checking and maintaining your AED—be sure to read and follow the instructions. AEDs are very reliable devices and problems are very rare, but they can happen. Your owner’s manual is also a valuable resource for correcting problems with your AED.

It is helpful to have a documented, periodic check of the AED. Your AED may have come with a checklist for a weekly or monthly check. If not, a sample check sheet is attached. Feel free to download and use to monitor the condition of your AED.

Finally, an action plan can help your emergency run smoothly. If your organization has one, review and practice it periodically. If not, draft a plan for your company. It’s not as hard as it seems.

 

 

Tim Barrett

Training Officer

Sanibel Fire and Rescue

2351 Palm Ridge Rd

Sanibel Fl. 33957

239-472-5525

Sanibel Island Restaurant Starfish Grille Gentlemen’s Night offering 1/2 price drinks and Sanibel Island sports, steaks, seafood and March Madness, Sanibel Island entertainment Starfish Grille.

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Sanibel Island Restaurant Starfish Grille  Gentlemen’s Night offering 1/2 price drinks and Sanibel Island sports, steaks, seafood and March Madness, Sanibel Island entertainment Starfish Grille.

Sanibel Island Restaurant Starfish Grille  Gentlemen’s Night offering 1/2 price drinks and Sanibel Island sports, steaks, seafood and March Madness, Sanibel Island entertainment Starfish Grille.

Ding Darling Tarpon tournament: Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach, with Doc Fords restaurant

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Ding Darling Tarpon tournament: Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach, with Doc Fords restaurant

 This is: Photo from Nick Fischer of the winning team from last year.

Look at the line for this year:

 Fun and a great cause!

Sign up now…….Call: 239-472-1100

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