The Catch of the Day The Catch of the Day

Volume 28, Number 9
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239-454-7500
OCTOber 2013
The Catch
of the Day
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER FORT MYERS BEACH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Norma Pevey, Chair – Associate Member
John Gavin, Chair Elect – Gavins Ace Hardware
Eric Tibbs, Vice Chair – Edward Jones & Company
David Anderson, Treasurer – Krusty Pete's
Bud Nocera, President – FMB Chamber
Fran Myers, Foundation – Red Coconut RV Park
RETIRING 31 DECEMBER 2013
Jim Lambeth – A Better Bugman
John Armitstead – Lee Memorial Health Systems
RETIRING 31 DECEMBER 2014
Steve DeAngelis – Nervous Nellie’s
Terry Luster – Kiwanis Ft. Myers Gateway to Islands
Ann Alsop – Associate Member
Robb Capps – Premier Sandals Realty
RETIRING 31 DECEMBER 2015
Curt Brenner – Gullwing Beach Resort
Donna Bates – Aaa Travel
Ellis Etter – Pink Shell Resort & Marina
Barbara Farrell – iBERIABANK
SPECIAL DIRECTORS
Tom Hart – Humphrey Knott et al
Fran Myers – Red Coconut RV Park
FOUNDATION BOARD DIRECTORS:
Meet Roland Ottolini, P.E.
at the October Luncheon
Roland Ottolini, P.E., Attended the University of Delaware and received
his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering in 1984. He is a registered
Professional Engineer in the States of Florida and Maryland.
Began his civil engineering career in 1984 with Williams and Broome,
Inc. of Exton, Pennsylvania, where he served as design engineer for
several water resource projects including dam, water supply and hydropower projects.
Continued career with McCrone, Inc. of Easton, Maryland, in 1987
where he was project manager for several residential, commercial,
and marine developments. This included design and construction of
water management facilities in compliance with the new Chesapeake
Bay water quality initiatives.
Came to Lee County government in 1989 to head up their stormwater management program. He
became the Director of the Division of Natural Resources in 1996 where his responsibilities expanded to overseeing programs in flood protection, water pollution control, water conservation,
underground storage tank monitoring and clean-up, environmental laboratory, beach renourishment, inlet management planning, artificial reef development, and manatee protection.
Recognitions include award of one of the Top 10 Public Works Project of the Year in 2006 for the
Matanzas Pass Dredging Project from the American Public Works Association and Excellence
Award for Lee County’s Integrated Stormwater Management Strategy in 2012 from the Florida
Stormwater Association.
Roland previously served on the Board of Directors for the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation
Association and as a member of Lake Okeechobee Water Resource Advisory Committee. He most
recently provided testimony as a panelist on the Florida Senate Select Committee for the Indian
River Lagoon and Lake Okeechobee Basin.
John Albion
Ann Alsop – C21 Tripower
Maryanne Baker – Sunstream Realty Inc
Linda Beasley
Rob Fowler – Fowler Company
Ginny Smith – Pink Shell Development
FOUNDATION BOARD OFFICERS:
Fran Myers, President – Red Coconut RV Resort
Our Membership Luncheon will
Join us Thursday, October
be in the morning this month to
help everyone beat the
attraffic.
11:30am
10th
at Charley’s
Boat
House Grill,
Join us Thursday,
March 14th
at
8:30am
at Charley’s
House Fort Myers Beach,
6241
EsteroBoat
Blvd,
Grill, 6241 Estero Blvd, Fort
for
a Beach
delicious
Membership Luncheon.
Myers
for a delicious
Breakfast Buffet.
[email protected]
www.FortMyersBeach.org
17200 San Carlos Blvd.
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-454-7500 / FAX: 239-454-7910
Bud Nocera – President
Jane Ross – Member Service and Volunteer Coordinator
Cindi D’Andrea – Director of Sales
Mary Beth Broderson-Soper – Accounting
Doug McElheny – Internet & Social Media Manager
Pete Fry – Front Desk
Kathy Hanagan – Roxie
Janet Malloy – Front Desk
October 3 7:30 to 9:00 am
Chamber Coffee Connection
@ Mango Street Inn
Ambassador Meeting
9:15 am
October 9 8:00 am
Executive Committee Meeting
October 10 11:30 am
Membership Lunch
@ Charley’s Boathouse
October 16 8:00 am
Board of Director Meeting
October 17 10:00 am
Traffic Committee Meeting
Open to all Chamber members who have an
interest in traffic issues on or near the beach.
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Business After Hours
@ Big Game
All meetings are held at the Chamber office unless
otherwise noted.
Join a committee and make a difference!
If you would like to join any of
these committees,
contact Jane Ross at 454-7500.
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There are several opportunities coming up to help your Chamber.
Call Jane Ross at 454-7500 if you can donate some of your time.
Volunteers are needed for both planning and on the day of the event.
Looking for people who love the Beach, love people and love to have
Fun. Share your knowledge and join our volunteers in the Roxie. Still
have a few shifts available.
Want to join the scalawag Pirates? Need volunteers for the Pirate
Fest both Saturday and Sunday Oct. 12 and 13.
Like to play in the sand? Need 200 volunteers for our 27th Annual
American Sandsculpting Championship November 22 to December 1.
No heavy lifting involved.
 Donna Bates of AAA
 Carolyn Crosby
SPD Solutions
 Patsy Dorsey of Fort Myers Beach Lions Club
 Sandy Hein
 Sara Holderfield of Tanger Outlet Mall
 Joni Johnson
 Debby Kildow
 Cheryl Nye
 Pam Schindler
 Jessica Titus of Fort Myers Beach Realty
 Ken Tribble of Re/Max Realty
 Jean-Ann Walker
TRASH REDUCTION & RECYCLING COMES TO FORT MYERS BEACH!
Spd Solutions is a key element in the effort to create a unique,
unified, global approach to the management of municipal and
industrial waste.
Spd Solutions has over 30 years of proven experience in the effective
handling of waste for a variety of end users such as, Convenient
grocery stores, restaurants, casinos, hospitals, school districts,
hotels and motels, nursing homes and assisted living facilities; any
facility that has high volume trash issues and multiple dumpsters
on site.
Spd solutions will continue to design customized, innovative
engineering solutions to meet the specific waste disposal problems
of each application. Thereby facilitating the collection of materials
that can be recycled and the processing of other waste items present
in the waste stream.
Oct. 11 -13
Pirate Festival
Nov. 22 – Dec. 1
American Sandsculpting Championships
Saturday, December 7
Christmas Boat Parade
At one point in time there was a one-dimentional solution to the
problem of trash disposal. No longer is that so! Now there has
evolved a combination of four responses:
1. Recycling and reuse
2. Reduction of waste
3. Environmentally sound disposal
4. Intelligent management of each of these segments
Inherent in each of these "solutions" is the handling and
transporting of waste materials.
Compaction of waste at its origin facilitates its collection, removal
and disposal.
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By Bud Nocera
A Pirate Festival Is Coming to
a Beach Near You October 11-13
It was only a year ago that the Pirate Fest
promoter cancelled the beach’s annual Pirate
Fest just ten days prior to the event. With the
hard work of folks like Belinda Hadcock, Stevie D’Angelis , Bonnie Roberts, John Richard,
and the Old San Carlos merchants, the event
took place as scheduled. In fact it may have
been better because it became a family-focused event.
Now a year later, it is back and better than
ever. Here are a few reasons why:
• We have a named sponsor. This year the
event is called Pollo Tropical Pirate Fest
on Fort Myers Beach. Having a major
sponsor with stores in Tampa Bay, Orlando and Southeast Florida goes a long
way to helping attract new visitors. On
September 20 Belinda received a call
from the leader of a Tampa Bay pirate
crewe of 400 members they are choosing to come to Fort Myer Beach this year
instead of our competitor Pirate Festival
on Tybee Island near Savannah.
• Many local chamber members stepped
up this year. Rob DeGennaro of Nervous Nellies sponsored the Pirates’ Ball
and Costume Contest. Bill Freeman of
Smokin’ Oyster Brewery bought 50 fishing poles for the Kid’s Fishing Contest
and Gavin’s Ace Hardware got the poles
at cost. John Scanlon of Rudy’s Treasure
Chest donated the bait. Al Vacks of CERT
and Hot Rods donated a custom handmade fishing pole. CERT will be on hand
again this year for public safety.
• New Chamber member Torchlight Productions is sponsoring the Sea Battle,
this year bigger than ever with three
ships, more cannons, muskets and
black powder.
• Both Rob and John Richard donated the
use of their properties on Old San Carlos
Blvd. for staging the events.
• This year we will have over 40 vendors in
the Thieves’ Market, 18 of which will be
sell hand-made pirate costumes, hats,
leather goods, jewelry and other pirate
accoutrement. That is thanks to the tireless work of Belinda Hadcock who over
the past year has trekked to pirate festivals and renaissance fairs around the
Southeast to promote our pirate fest.
• Belinda has organized two stages, one
at each end of the festival, which will
feature continuous family-appropriate
entertainment from 10 until 5 both days.
• John Lallo of Pete’s Time Out and the
Time Square Merchants Association
helped sponsor one of the entertainers,
as did the Kohler family at Lighthouse
Inn Resort and Yucatan, and the Groves
family at Silver Sands Villas.
• Thirteen hotels donated rooms for entertainers and event staff.
• Matanzas Inn, Yucatan and Fort Myers
Princess are sponsoring the kids’ pirate
games.
There are no doubt people and companies
I have not mentioned. My point is that this
year our beach business community has really stepped up to defray the expenses of this
event and make it better than ever. To all of
you who have assisted us, THANK YOU! Our
Pirate fest is about to become a truly major
event!
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Wanda Linatsas of Royal Scoop Ice Cream
My husband Dennis and I are new to the Fort Myers Beach area, having moved here in 2012 from
Durango, Colorado. We opened royal Scoop in February 2013.
Our goal is to make people happy! We love the people here and enjoy watching them sit in our
rocking chairs relaxing with our ice cream on our deck. Being from the Tampa Bay area we enjoy
the laid back atmosphere and the friendliness of the beach businesses as well as the visitors. I
thank God for sending us here to Fort Myers Beach. We feel it’s the best beach on the west coast.
Royal Scoop joined the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce in February 2013 and I became an Ambassador shortly after. I joined the
Ambassador Committee because I really feel
strongly about the community. I have met so
many wonderful and funny people since joining.
So come and join us for some great ice cream
and say hello at Royal Scoop, we are open seven
days a week from 11 AM am to 10 ish PM. We
are located at 2307 Estero blvd. on beautiful
Fort Myers Beach.
Debra Anderson – Universal Vacations
Dwayne Bowes – Residence Inn Fort
Myers/Sanibel
Robb Capps – Premier Florida Realty
John Crane - Northwestern Mutual Naples/
Estero Group
Steve DeAngelis – Nervous Nellie’s Inc.
Barbara Farrell – iBERIABANK
Jaime Huffman – Pieces of Eight Pirate
Cruise
Denice Knudsen – Premier Florida Realty
Sandy Lepley – Century 21 Tripower
Wanda Linatsas – Royal Scoop Ice Cream
Terry Luster – Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers
Gateway to the Islands
Fran Podraza – CFS Roofing Services
Charles Stallings – Hampton Inn & Suites
Eric Tibbs – Edward Jones & Co.
Ambassador for the month of
September was Terry Luster of
Kiwanis Gateway to the Islands!
Did you know we were voted “best ice cream on
the beach”? Come in and find out why!
27th Annual American Sandsculpting Championship
It’s time to hit the beach! The
American Sand Sculpting Championships are November 22nd to
December 1st, 2013 at the Holiday Inn on Fort Myers Beach.
Bring the whole gang down to Fort
Myers Breach and watch sculptors from around the world use
over 1,000 tons of sand to turn
Fort Myers Beach into a temporary art gallery. Come watch and
participate in special events all
week long as Master, Advanced
Amateur and Amateur competitors battle it out for the number one
spot. We invite everyone of all ages to come and learn the tricks of
the pros in daily workshops, use their newly acquired skills to compete
against fellow audience members, get inspired, and make memories
with young ones that will last for years.
We need 200 volunteers! No heavy lifting involved. Call Jane Ross at
454-7500 if you can donate some of your time to this event!
For more information, please visit:
www.FMBsandsculpting.com
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Populate Your Member Page!
Did you know you have your own page on the
chamber’s website? It’s called the member landing page and
it’s where visitors go when they click on your business in our business
directory. Here you can include lots of information about your business
such as your logo, a description, hours of operation and driving directions. You can also have up to eight photos and a youtube video as well
as links to your web page and all your social media pages all in one
place! And it’s included in your membership at no extra cost to you.
So why is this important? Well first of all, the member page helps drive
people to your web and social media pages which means more visi-
tors and better search engine optimization for you. Second of all, your
member page is indexable and thus searchable by search engines. So
people searching can find your page even if they’re not on the chamber
website. This helps to increase your web presence and your member
page can serve as your web page if you don’t already have one.
Setting up your member page only takes a few minutes. All you need is
your chamber login and password to login in to Chambermaster. Give
Doug a call at 454-7500 or email him at [email protected] if
you need your login and password sent to you. He can also help you
with any difficulties you might encounter while setting up your page.
Left: Fort Myers Beach Business Directory home page.
Above: Member page for Best Western
Below: Member page for Penthouse in Paradise
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We're gearing Up for The Biggest and Best Pirate Fest Ever.
Prepare for the
Invasion!
After many hours of preparation and planning
by the people here at the chamber and our
affiliates, the time has nearly come for the
pirates to descend upon our beaches!
This year will be the biggest Pirate Fest ever!
We have more acts than ever, more shows than
ever, more pirates than ever, more events than
ever, and hopefully the biggest turnout ever!
Set-up for the festival will begin early Friday
morning October 13 and we will shut down
Old San Carlos Ave between First and Third
Street for the duration of the event , ending on
Sunday evening October 13.
Festivities begin and pirates arrive in flux
Friday evening with the majority of activities
and events beginning both Saturday and
Sunday at 10 AM – 5 PM!
Visit www.pollotropicalpiratefest.com for all
event and sponsor information.
A special thanks to
our sponsors:
Pollo Tropical, Nervous Nellie’s Crazy Waterfront
Eatery, Haines A/C, The Lighthouse Island
Resort, Matanzas Inn, Beach Pierside Grill,
Pinchers Crab Shack, Universal Vacations,
Shipwreck Motel, Yucatan Beach Stand,
Smokin Oyster Brewery., Krusty Pete’s, Silver
Sands Villas, Zushi Zushi, Royal Scoop, Big
Game Waterfront Grill, Gulfshore Grill, Skip
One Seafood Restaurant, Pink Shell Beach
Resort and Marina, Candlewood Suites, The
Pieces of Eight Pirate Cruise, The Sea Gypsy
Inn, Paradise Tropical Wines, and Torchlight
Productions.
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Public Event Schedule
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pirate Stroll: Costumed pirates
and strolling musicians will visit participating restuarants. (Pirate Stroll Pub and Grub Coupon books $15 in
advance, $20 after October 5.)
 9:00 p.m. Pieces of Eight departs Matanzas Inn for pirate
party at Big Game Restaurant (free for costumed pirates)
Return transportation for pirates provided by Parrot Key
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10:00 a.m. Opening Cannon
10:00 a.m. Pirate Walk from the Fountain to Time Square
10:00 a.m. Asarte's Gypsy Cabaret - Cannon Stage
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Blue Mermaids - in the Mermaid
Tank next to Crow's Nest Stage sponsored by Lighthouse
Inn and Suites Resort
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thieves' Market - Old San
Carlos Blvd.
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rascal Robert Pyrate Magyke Thieves' Market
10:45 a.m. Craic Show - Cannon Stage
10:45 a.m. Cap'n Jase N. Sparrows - Crows Nest Stage
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kid's Fishing Contest - waterfront between Nervous Nellies and Matanzas Inn - sponsored by Smokin' Oyster Brewery, Rudy's Treasure Chest,
Hot Rods and Gavin's Ace Hardware
11:30 a.m. Arrr, Inc. - Crow's Nest Stage
11:45 a.m. Asarte's Gypsy Cabaret - Cannon Stage
12:15 p.m. Children's Story Time - Crow's Nest Stage
12:30 p.m. Craic Show - Cannon Stage
1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fort Myers Princess Sea Battle
Viewing Cruise Departs (tickets $12.50)
1:45 p.m. Gather for Sea Battle - waterfront at the end of
Old San Carlos Blvd.
2:00 p.m. Sea Battle - Matanzas Harbor - sponsored by
Torchlight Productions
2:45 p.m. Arrr, Inc. - Crow's Nest Stage
2:45 p.m. Asarte's Gypsy Cabaret - Cannon Stage
3:30 p.m. Cap'n Jase N. Sparrows - Crows Nest Stage
3:30 p.m. Brandon Matinelli - Cannon Stage
- sponsored by Silver Sands Villas and Krusty Pete's
4:15 p.m. Arrr, Inc. - Crow's Nest Stage
4:15 p.m. Craic Show - Cannon Stage
5:00 p.m. Closing Cannon
5:15 p.m. Drum Circle - at the Fountain
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Blue Mermaids - in the pool at The
Lighthouse Inn and Suites Resort
8:00 p.m. Pirate Ball - sponsored by Nervous Nellies
featuring music by Celtic Stew (tickets $12 in advance
$15 at door)
9:00 p.m. Pirate Costume Contest - sponsored by Nervous
Nellies
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
 10:00 a.m. Opening Cannon
 10:00 a.m. Pirate's Walk from the Fountain to Time
Square
 10:00 a.m. Asarte's Gypsy Cabaret - Cannon Stage
 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Blue Mermaids - Mermaid Tank
next to Crow's Nest Stage - sponsored by the Lighthouse
Inn and Suites Resort
 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thieves' Market
 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rascal Robert's Pyrate Magyke Thieves' Market
 10:45 a.m. Cap'n Jase N. Sparrows - Crow's Nest Stage
 10:45 a.m. Craic Show - Cannon Stage
 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Children's Fishing Tournament
- waterfront between Nervous Nellies and Matanzas Inn
- sponsored by Smokin' Pyster Brewery, Rudy's Treasure
Chest, Hot Rods and Gavin's Ace Hardware
 11:30 a.m. Arrr, Inc - Crow's Nest Stage
 11:45 a.m. Asarte's Gypsy Cabaret - Cannon Stage
 12:15 p.m. Children's Story Time - Crow's Nest Stage
 12:30 p.m. Craic Show - Cannon Stage
 1:45 p.m. Gather for Sea Battle
 2:00 p.m. Sea Battle - sponsored by Torchlight Productions
 2:45 p.m. Arrr, Inc - Crow's Nest Stage
 2:45 p.m. Asarte's Gypsy Cabaret - Cannon Stage
 3:30 p.m. Cap'n Jase N. Sparrows - Crow's Nest Stage
 3:30 p.m. Brandon Martinelli - Cannon Stage
- sponsored by Silver Sands Resort and Krusty Pete's
 4:15 p.m. Arrr, Inc - Crow's Nest Stage
 4:15 p.m. Craic Show - Cannon Stage
 5:00 p.m. Closing Cannon
 5:00 p.m. Closing Drum Circle - at the Fountain
All events are
free and open
to the public
except as noted.
Pirate Fest Featured Events!
Don’t miss out on these great events for the Pollo Tropical Pirate Fest on Fort Myers Beach!
Pub 'n' Grub Pirate Stroll
Anyone can purchase a Pub & Grub Coupon Book and be a part of the action! The coupon book
will contain drink and food coupons from various restaurants and bars along Old San Carlos Blvd
and Fort Myers Beach. Drink coupons will be good for at least one week starting Oct 6, 2013.
Tax Credit for
Donations
Did you know you can
donate that old car, boat,
RV, furniture and appliance
to the Fort Myers Beach
Chamber Foundation and get
a tax credit?
Cost is $15 in advance and $20 once Pirate Fest begins.
Pirates' Ball at Nervous Nellie’s
Come in costume to the Pirate Ball Oct 12th at
8:00pm for a night of revelry at Nervous Nellie's
Crazy Waterfront Eatery.
Cost is $12 dollars in advance or $15 at the door!
So get on with fall house
cleaning, clean out that
garage. DONATE.
For more information or to purchase coupon books or
tickets online please visit
www.pollotropicalpiratefest.com
You can also purchase these items at the chamber office.
Pirate Festival volunteers needed to assist with Pirate Ball.
Call Jane at 454-7500 for
more information.
Need ticket sales people! Call Jane Ross 454-7500 or email [email protected]
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13th Annual E Awards
On Tuesday September 10, Doug McElheny and Jane Ross had the distinct pleasure of being honored by receiving an E Award at the 13th
annual E Awards sponsored by Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau at Harborside Convention Center. Shown (left to right) are Jane Ross,
Chamber President Bud Nocera, and Doug McElheny.
Pete Corradino and Adam Pottruck from Everglades Day Safari were
at the E Awards Ceremony. Adam Pottruck was nominated and
received an E Award.
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From the E Awards ceremony (left to right) are Doug McElheny,
Ken Buhr of Universal Vacations, Ambassador Debra Anderson of
Universal Vacations, and Board Member and Ambassador Eric Tibbs
of Edward Jones & Company.
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Coffee Connection
Chamber Coffee Connection Host Dr. Steven Scholle greets Chamber
Board Chairman Norma Jean Pevey at the Chamber's recent
networking event held on September 5th.
Nathalie Timeny of Elite Foot & Ankle Specialists chats with Dr.
Susan Parks D.D.S. at Beach Medical Clinic's Chamber Coffee
Connection.
Our hosts for the Chambers Coffee Connection held on September
5th at Beach Medical Center are Dr. Steven Scholle with (left
to right) Office Manager Liane Wilkinson, Kathy Szyperski CMA,
Nancy Hughes RN. Not shown is Tracy Fox MA.
Justin Powell of Blue Ash chats it up with Ambassador Fran
Podraza of CFS Roofing Services and Board Member and
Ambassador Terry Luster of Kiwanis Gateway to the Islands.
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Membership Luncheon
FMB Chamber of Commerce President Bud
Nocera and Chairman of the Board Norma
Jean Pevey welcome new members at
September 12th Membership lunch. They
are (left to right):
Larry Wood Principal of FMB Elementary
School, Denice Monahan of Seacoast
Cottage Co., Shannon Lake of Boys &
Girls Club of Lee Co., Paul Hernandez of
Torchlight Productions, Cheryl and Tom
Penny of Wild’s Cycle n Auto, Patricia
Wilson of Comcast Business, Debbie Dilling
and Danielle DiBiasi of Malkani Retina
Center, Gia DiLorenzo of EverBank, Paul
Rosen of Marina Village and Malinda Guy of
Comcast Business.
Photo by Bob Pitcher of the Observer
Ribbon Cutting
Exclusive Consulting, Inc.
held a Ribbon Cutting on
September 18. Shown L
to R Board Member David
Anderson of Krusty Pete's,
Ambassador Sandy Lepley
of Century 21 Tripower,
Chamber President Bud
Nocera, Board Member John
Gavin, Courtney Crine and
Andrew Scott of Exclusive
Consulting, Inc., Ambassador
Debra Anderson of Universal
Vacations, Board Member
and Ambassador Barbara
Farrell of iBERIABANK,
Board Chairman Norma Jean
Pevey, Board Member and
Ambassador Terry Luster
of Kiwanis Gateway to the
Islands.
Photo by Jane Ross
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The Lynx Educational Foundation is a non-profit,
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non-partisan, educational organization, dedicated to hands-on
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educational programs that teach the history of America's struggle
to preserve its independence. The maritime challenges during the
War of 1812 are taught aboard the American Privateer Schooner
Lynx utilizing a comprehensive, interactive program designed to
enrich personal achievement through teamwork and the discipline
of sail training. The Lynx Educational Foundation is dedicated to
all those who cherish the blessings of America.
Sailing into History
10% off
Day Sails
Port to Port Passages
Private Charters
Must purshase this offer by Dec 31st . It can be used any time while the ship is in
Ft Myers in 2013 through 2014. Reservation’s will need to be made in advance.
This offer is only valid when you call 1-866-446-5969 not valid if purchased on-line.
America’s Privateer Lynx will be returning to her winter home in
Ft Myers Beach at Nervous Nellie’s Eatery on Nov 30th, 2013 at
12:00 pm thru January 12th, 2014. Returning March 21st , 2014
thru May 18th, 2014. To book their excursion they will need to
contact the office at 866-446-5969 or visit us online at
www.privateerlynx.com
Come experience an amazing piece of history . This floating
museum is a great way to learn some 1812 history, and to sail into
the sunset on the Bay. The Privateer Lynx is so much more than
just a ship ride, it’s an interactive- and very fun- way to learn.
The Lynx Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-partisan, educational organization, dedicated to hands- on educational programs that teach the history of
Americas struggle to preserve its independence. For donation information, please contact the Lynx Educational Foundation at 866-446-5969. Tax ID # 04-3712260
FortMyersBeach.org
OCTOBER 2013
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Tapa Hop
It’s that time of year again for the 11 annual Fall Tapa Hop hosted by the Greater Fort Myers B
Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors on September 17th, 2013.
We are looking for businesses that would be interested in contributing a raffle/door prize of any value
should be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce or I will be happy to save you the trip and come
business to pick them up.
We also have a few spots left to hang your business banner during the event on one of our Beach Tro
(you must supply the banner).
Please remember that YOU and YOUR employees are invited to attend the event too!! Tickets purch
are only $30; tickets purchased at the door the day of the event will be $35 and are based on availabi
What Is a Tapa Hop? With the purchase of an event ticket you will board one of our Beac
participating Chamber Member Restaurants each serving 3 of their specialty “goodies” to munch on
bar. With the nominal additional purchase of $1 per Poker Score Card (no limit - while they last) yo
Card at each of the 6 locations. The winner will be determined at South Beach Grille the final restau
best 5 card hand and win a cash prize.
Where is the Tapa Hop? The check in will begin at The Fish House Restaurant located behind Sant
h
When is the Tapa Hop? Tuesday, September 17t , 2013. Check-In begins at 5 pm at The Fish Hou
Trolley will depart promptly at 5:30 pm. All Trolleys will return to South Beach Grille at Santini Marina
pm for the final prize drawings and awarding the Best Poker Hand. (*Must be present to win)
Trolly Capt. Robb Capps from the 60's!
If you have
any questions
concerning
the event or would like me to pick up your raffle/door p
David
Anderson
and Bud
Nocera.
contact me at 239-218-8787 or [email protected]
Sincerely,
Denice Knudsen
Ambassador
Fort Myers Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
From the 80's.
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Tom and Karen Swanbeck from VIP Realty.
FortMyersBeach.org
Jaime Huffman of the 80's trolley.
Capt. Walter of the Key West Express and his lady friend Juliette.
Tapa Hop Winners
Grand Prize: Jim Tucke, 1st Prize: Brian Denman, 2nd Prize: Terry Bane, 3rd Prize: Jimberly Manjarrez-Kroenung.
Grand Prize - from Broadway Palm was valued at $2260.00. 3 nights at a 2 bedroom
gulf front property donated by VIP Vacation
Rentals, a 30 day membership to Freedom
Boat Club, 2 bike rentals for a week by FunN-Sun Bike Rental, Dinner and a show for
2 from Boradway Palm Dinner Theater, a
graphite fishing rod with a spinning reel from
Diversified Yacht Services, a gift certificate
from Parrot Key Caribbean Grill and a gift
certificate from 60 Minute Cleaners.
First Prize - from Fresh Catch Bistro value
at 1328.00 3 days 2 nights at Pointe Estero,
2 round trip tickets on Key West Express, gift
certificate from Fresh Catach Bistro, a day
at the beach from Outrigger Beach Resort,
beauty products, including a manicure and a
pedicure from Salon by Design and gift certificate from 60 Minute Cleaners and a gift
certificate from First Class Car Center.
Second Prize value of $750.00 3 day 2 night
stay at Gullwing Beach Resort, 2 hour sunset cruise for 6 from Island Time Dolphin and
Shelling cruises, gift certificate from Flippers
FortMyersBeach.org
on the Bay, Chocolate and wine basket from
iBERIABANK, gift certificate from 60 Minute
Cleaners and a gift certificate from First
Class Car Center.
Third Prize value of $579.00 2 night stay at
Seaside Resort, gift certificate from Matanzas Inn Restaurant, gift certificate from
Beach Pierside Grill, Giant bottle of Maker's
Mark from LCM Engineering, 2 sunset cruises
aboard the Estero Bay Express II from Estero
Bay Dolphin Cruises at Fish Tale Marina, gift
certificate from 60 Minute Cleaners and a gift
certificate from First Class Car Center.
OCTOBER 2013
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