The Gulf Coast Classic of the Internal Medicine Associates (IMA) is a yearly fundraiser for the Literacy Council of the Gulf Coast. This year there are two distinct prizes to win for this year’s 5k run. » Read More
Lovers of iPads adore these sleek tablets for all of the games they can play on them, reading, e-mail, surfing the web and much more. Now, these tech devices are being enlisted by firefighters in Captiva, Florida to help save lives. » Read More
The third annual Oyster Eating Contest was recently held by Timbers Restaurant and Fish Market. There are six winning titles from Grand Champion to Most Team Spirit for the 25 contestants with their teams; face painting for children, raffle tickets for customers, and good eats from the Timbers to everyone presenting that day! » Read More
If you have not done so, please consider helping dog rescue facilities to take home a loyal friend and pet. Pet adoption is made easier by the Shell Factory and Nature Park which is sponsoring a Pet Adoption Day Event on April 22, 2012. » Read More
Sanibel recently has something to celebrate with the police department reporting a total overall reduction in crime. This adds to the last few years in reduction. Major crimes such as assaults and even car accidents have gone down significantly. » Read More
The Sanibel Chamber of Commerce is honoring its 50th anniversary. The
chamber is noted as a special group that has touched many on the
islands in both business and personal ways. » Read More
Many of residents of Sanibel Island will be participating on A Walk on the Wildside event that will take place on March 30. The purpose of this walk is to showcase the need to protect island wildlife. It is sponsored by Crow or the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. This clinic has a long history of helping to protect and rehabilitate injured animals. Crow Director Dr. Heather Barron... » Read More
The 75th annual Shell Fair will be held from the first through the third of March on the grounds of the Sanibel Community House in celebration of seashells and seashell collecting. The fair will feature a variety of artworks crafted from shells and collection displays of rare and pristine finds. Many items related to shelling will be available for auction, sale or trade. » Read More
Barbara Von Harten has several reasons for smiling and the number one reason is that her school is Florida's best. Sanibel School is the name of the school who holds this honor, and that is no small feat, especially since 3,000 schools are involved every year. » Read More
People can travel to the Calusa Heritage Day on Captiva Cruises. The customer is taken from McCarthy Marina to Pine Island Sound. Coordinator and Event Host, Cindy Bear, says the boat ride is a great way for people to go to the event without having to drive. » Read More
Employee retention is one of the most important parts of modern business. Your staff is the core of your business and as time goes by, they will develop new ways to conduct business in a more productive manner. It takes at least a couple of months for an employee to even start reaching their potential, which is why it is so very important that you keep your staff members on your... » Read More
In this economy it isn’t very surprising to hear that people aren’t going to want to spend any money unless they absolutely have to. As strange of a concept as it may seem though sometimes the only way to make money is through having to spend money. Many people are finding themselves having to dip into their savings, something which obviously isn’t going to sit... » Read More
If you have to use a catheter, take a look at some of the health news that you'll find online these days. Quite a few of the stories have to deal with the fallout of situations where people become infected with bacteria from various contaminated sources and, if you use a catheter, you are most certainly at risk of infection beyond what a person does not use one of these devices faces. » Read More
No matter what industry you are in, from selling massage supplies to writing health information, it is everyone’s desire to continue to look for ways reduce their bottom line while maintaining maximize efficiency. One of the best avenues to pursue further cost cutting is for massage parlor owners to purchase their massage supplies in large quantities. » Read More
There has never been a better time to go solar than now. Modern solar panels are completely reliable and can be used to completely remove your home or business from the grid. While you may have heard that solar technology was unreliable due to the fact that the panels need to be in direct contact with the sun, the fact of the matter is that modern photovoltaic systems are able to capture and... » Read More
Getting a massage is more than just a relaxing way to unwind. Over the years, researchers have found that the body gains more health benefits from the practice in multiple ways. It was usually thought that you had to go to an upscale health club or luxury spa to enjoy a massage therapy. Today, you can obtain therapy from area hospitals, health clinics and businesses that specialize in the... » Read More
There is much talk these days about a global energy crisis, and certainly we are well in the midst of it. It is clear that fossil fuel based technologies are no longer sustainable. With our oil reserves drying up, and with recent catastrophes involving collapsing coal mines or natural gas fracking, it is clear that we need to make some major changes as a global society. » Read More
No matter what the health site tells you, the sickness will not go away on its own. Let’s face it; all you overachievers out there are overworked, overcommitted and just plain overbooked in your life. There has to be a way for you to kick back and take some time away from your full calendar to ensure yourself that you are still human. » Read More
In our busy lives, we can lose the precious bonding time spent with our loved ones that we desire. Between the obligations of our career and other daily responsibilities, we can often feel burnt-out and feel too tired to spend time with our spouse or kids. If you want to set aside time to enjoy with your family, then you should start a fun-filled family tradition or hobby that every member of... » Read More
If you keep up on the news about what is going on in the world, then chances are you have heard about the innovations that have been made in the field of clean energy. You may not know a lot about what solar power is or how it works, but that this kind of energy is being hailed by scientists and residents alike. If you have thought about San Francisco solar power and the possibility of... » Read More
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Cloudy, 75°F on Thursday, May 17, 2012
