Thursday, July 25, 2013

Pine Island Happenings this Weekend

Thursday, July 25th
American Legion Post 136-- Serving Gyro's or Turkey, Bacon & Ranch Flat Bread- 11:00am., Wings & Egg Rolls, 5:00PM-7:00 PM.  Come join in the fun with Karaoke and Jim Anderson, 6:30-9:30pm
Bert's Bar & Grill-- Presenting Rene Hose, 7 pm.
Bubba's Roadhouse-- Showcase your voice and have a good time with Karaoke, 7:30-11:30 pm
Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge-- Open at 1 PM.
Miceli's Restaurant-- Prime Ribs for 2 for $20 after 3:00pm.  Presenting Tyler Kluesner from 5-9 pm
Nav-A-Gator-- Presenting Jim Morris, 6-9 PM; cover charge is canned goods & non-perishable food items.
Pine Island Moose-- Pizza night made to order from 5-7 pm  Bingo from 8-?.
Tarpon Lodge-- Presents Dave Lapio, 6-9 PM.  Dave's progression from piano to steel drum has produced his very own blend as a "pan" player.  Feel the pulse, move to the beat...a tropical night full of flavor.
Red's Fresh Seafood House & Tavern-- $10 Nightly Special; New England Fried Cod with fries. Coupon for special is in Pine Island Eagle. $5 Dozen oysters from 4-6 pm at the bar.  

Friday, July 26th
American Legion Post 136-- Serving Burgers or Teriyaki Chicken 11 am-2 pm and Swiss Steak Dinner, 5-7 PM.  Entertainment will be Mike Glean, 6:30-9:30 pm.
Bert's Bar & Grill-- Presents Mike Imbasciani & The Bluez Rockerz, 7:30 pm.
Bubba's Roadhouse-- Presenting T.J. Brown, 7:30-11:30 PM.
Greater Pine Island Elks-- Open at 1 pm; serving dinner 5-7 pm:  Pork Chop w/Potato Au Gratin or Chicken Tender Basket.
Olde Fish House Marina-- Presenting The Certified Band, 5:30-9 pm.
Miceli's Restaurant-Presenting Adrenaline Junkies, 6-10 pm.
Tarpon Lodge-- Presents Michael Anthony, 6-8:30 pm.  Experience nuevo flamenco Spanish Guitar, exquisitely performed by Michael.  Don't miss this treat where old world meets new world and then some....a true crowd pleaser. 

Saturday, July 27th
American Legion Post 136-- Serving Seafood Chowder at 11 am (will serve until gone).  We have free Jukebox Music from 5-9:00 PM.
Bert's Bar & Grill-- Presents Gary & Kerri, 7 pm
Bubba's Roadhouse-- Presents John Friday, 7:30 to Closing
Greater Pine Island Elks-- Open at 1 pm.
Miceli's Restaurant- Presenting High Tide, 6-10 pm.
Nav-A-Gator-- Dining room open late for evening dining enjoyment; presenting Jack Mosley Band, 2-5 pm; cover charge is canned goods & non-perishable food items.
Olde Fish House Marina-- Aimee Lynne Band from 4-8pm
Pine Island Public Library-- Kids Read Down Fines, 4 pm in the meeting Room. For questions contact 533-4350 

Sunday, July 28th
American Legion Post 136-- Serving Chicken & Dumplings 11 am until gone. We have free Jukebox Music from 5-9 pm.
Bert's Bar & Grill- Presenting Yankee Jack from Key West, 2 pm
Olde Fish House-- Presenting Grayson Rogers Band, 2-6 pm
Miceli's Restaurant-- Presenting Cathy Eagle, 12 Noon-3 pm and Stringtown, 4-8 pm
Nav-A-Gator-- Presenting Mike Nash from Southern Drawl Band, 2-5 pm; cover charge is canned goods & non-perishable food items. 

Monday, July 29th
American Legion Post 136-- Serving $1 Tacos from 11:30 am-1:30 pm and serving $1 Margaritas from 11 am-2 pm.
Bert's Bar & Grill- Grouper Fish Tacos w/ Black Beans & Rice for $8.99
Greater Pine Island Elks- Open at 1 PM; serving Spaghetti, w/Garlic Bread, 5-7 pm.
Miceli's Restaurant- Presents J.R. Bradford, 5-9 pm
Nav-A-Gator- Lunch Special:  Cowboy Burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce, coleslaw; add a basket of homemade chips for a great meal. 

Tuesday, July 30th
American Legion Post 136-Serving Shrimp or Chicken Tenders 11 am-2 pm. Serving Pizza 5-7 pmand join us for "Show Me the Money" card game from 6-8 pm
Bert's Bar & Grill- ½ lb Angus Burger w. 3 toppings for $5.99 and Scotty Bryan at 6:30 pm.
Greater Pine Island Elks- Lodge Meeting; the bar will be open afterward.
Miceli's Restaurant- Presents Rob Madson, 5-9 pm
Nav-A-Gator- Dinner Special:  Golden Coconut Shrimp perfectly golden fried, coconut battered shrimp served with sautéed veggies, house salad, dirty rice and black beans; top off dinner with a serving of deep fried Twinkies..
Tarpon Lodge- Presenting Michael David, 6-9 pm.  You can count on soothing, instrumental music with Michael on solo guitar.  Your cares just seem to sail away to his appealing sounds.  This is the place to be. 

Wednesday, July 31st
American Legion Post 136- Today we are serving Roast Beef Subs or BBQ Riblets 11 am-2 pm.
Bert's Bar & Grill- All You Can Eat Fish Fry for $9.99 and John Friday at 6:30 pm
Bubba's Roadhouse- Presenting Daniel Cook 7:30 pm-Closing
Matlacha Hookers School Supply Collection- Deadline August 1st
The Annual summer school supply drive.. If you have any questions regarding how to make a monetary donation, drop off locations or a list of needed supplies please contact Karen McKee at 218-2123 or Cindee Tolliver at 283-4040
Miceli's Restaurant- BBQ Baby Back Ribs, 2 full racks, for 2 for $20 after 3 pm.  Presenting Man Down from 5-9 pm
Nav-A-Gator- Lunch Special:  Pressed Cuban Sandwich - slices of pork and ham with pickle and mustard; add a basket of onion rings for a great lunch or dinner.
Olde Fish House Marina- Bike Night with "Ellie Lee & Blues Fury" from 5:30-9pm and don't forget the $5 burger & Fries.
Pine Island Public Library- Kids Read Down Fines, 4pm in the meeting Room. For questions contact 533-4350 


Save The Date
Alden Pines Country Club
- Will be holding Butch & Jan's Annual Labor Day Charity Golf Scramble on Sept 2nd at 8:30am, all teams should arrive before 8am for check in. Cost is $30 per person. For more information please contact Butch of Jan at 283-3669
Lee County Parks & Recreation-will present a concept plan for a 40-acre wooded parcel on the island. The public is invited to stop by the Matlacha Community Center between 4 and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. This will be an informal open house workshop with no formal presentation provided. Residents can see two versions of plans for the parcel, which is located just west of the island's four-way stop catty corner to Phillips Park on Frankie Land. For more information, call (239) 533-7446, or visit www.leeparks.org
Matlacha Hookers-Is holding their 15th Annual Pine Island Fishing Tournament & Derby at the Olde Fish House Marina. Preregistration is Saturday Oct 12th from 12-6pm. The Captains Meeting will be immediately after; $50 per angler for prizes. To sponsor a child please call 239-910-3829
PINE ISLAND FISH INC - 2013 FISH BASKET BRIGADE 14TH ANNUAL CLOTHES FOR KIDS PROGRAM
- Parents who find it financially difficult to buy new clothes for their children's first days of school are asked to call: Peg at 283-3874 or Mary Jo at 283-7862. All requests must be received no later than July 26th. The above phone numbers apply to those who would like to "adopt" a child* (see * below) or may wish to make a donation to this very worthwhile program. Drop off point for clothes is Fire Station Number One at Pine Island Center. For those who prefer to make a monetary contribution, tax-deductible donations may be made to Pine Island FISH, indicating "Clothing for Kids" in the memo line. Checks may be mailed to Pine Island FISH, PO Box 357, Matlacha, FL 33993. *All family information remains confidential: only the age and first name of a child is given to the adoptive person(s) to assist them with their purchases.
O.W.L.S. Series (Older, Wiser, Laughing Souls)
-  Presented by the Beacon of H.O.P.E. on Thursday, August 8 "Saving $ On Health Insurance", Thursday, September 12 "Simple Steps for Better Vision)" and Friday, October 4 "Memory, I think...?" at Pine Island Methodist Church 5701 Pine Island Rd., Bokeelia from 8-10 AM.  These fun and informative presentations include:  free breakfast with power food for your brain, gentle stretching, 20 minutes Knowledge presentation and a basket raffle.  Pre-register at the Beacon of H.O.P.E.  by calling 239-283-5123. 

Friday, July 19, 2013

Happenings on Pine Island July 19th


 
 
Friday, July 19th
American Legion Post 136 - Serving Burgers or Teriyaki Chicken 11:00AM-2:00PM and Pork Chops & Dressing from 5:00PM-7:00PM; Presenting Larry Roberts, 6:30PM-9:30PM
Bert's Bar & Grill -Presenting Harley Davison, 7:30 PM.
Elks - Open at 1 PM; serving dinner 5-7 pm:  Chicken Tenders Basket/Burgers/Fries.
Olde Fish House - Presents Rex & Stephanie, 5:30-9 PM.
Pine Island Public Library - 11am Summer Reading Team: Do you know that the coasts of Florida were once crawling with pirates? Katie Adams brings a treasure chest full of stories to life with colorful pirate garb, and props. For Kids K-5 ..Kids Read Down Fines, 1:00PM in the meeting room. For questions contact 533-4350
Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Bad Banditos, 6-10 PM.
Nav-A-Gator - New Extended Hours; open Late for evening dining enjoyment.
 
Saturday, July 20th
American Legion Post 136 - Serving Meatball Subs at 11:00AM (will serve until gone). We have free Jukebox Music from 5:00PM-9:00PM.
Bert's Bar & Grill -Presenting Dogfish, 7 PM.
Elks - Open at 1 PM.
Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Stolen Fruit, 6-10 PM.
Nav-A-Gator - Presenting Kip Lawrence, 2-5 PM; cover charge is canned goods & non-perishable food items.
Pine Island Public Library - Kids Read Down Fines, 4:00PM in the meeting Room. For questions contact 533-4350
 
Sunday, July 21st
American Legion Post 136 - Serving Chili Dogs 11:00 AM until gone. We have free Jukebox Music from 5-9 PM.
Bert's Bar & Grill -Presenting Calypso Magic, 2 PM.
Olde Fish House -Presenting Straight From the Tap, 2-6 PM.
Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Cathy Eagle, 12 Noon-3 PM and Stringtown, 4-8 PM.
Nav-A-Gator - Presenting Tall Paul with Quincy & Melanie Howe, 2-5 PM; cover charge is canned goods & non-perishable food items.
Pine Island Public Library - Kids Read Down Fines, 4:00PM in the meeting Room. For questions contact 533-4350
 
Monday, July 22nd
American Legion Post 136 - Serving $1 Tacos from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM and serving $1 Margaritas from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM.
Elks - Open at 1 PM; serving Spaghetti, 5-7 PM.
Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting J.R. Bradford, 5-9 PM
 
Tuesday, July 23rd
American Legion Post 136 -Serving Shrimp or Chicken Tenders 11 AM-2 PM. Serving Pizza 5-7 PM and join us for "Show Me the Money" card game from 6-8PM
Bert's Bar & Grill -Presenting Scotty Bryan, 6:30 PM.
Elks - Lodge Meeting; the bar will be open afterward.
Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Paul Deever, 5-9 PM.
Nav-A-Gator - Lunch Special:  Carolina Burger topped with BBQ Pork, Cole Slaw; add a basket of homemade Chips for a great meal.
Tarpon Lodge - Presenting Michael Moore-Kelly, 6-9PM.  You can count on soothing, instrumental music with Michael on solo guitar.  Your cares just seem to sail away as you relax to his appealing sounds.  This is the place to be.
 
Wednesday, July 24th
American Legion Post 136 - Today we are serving  Roast Beef Subs or BBQ Riblets 11 AM-2 PM. Sons of the Legion Meeting at 6:30 PM.
Bert's Bar & Grill - Presenting Calypso Magic, 12:30PM-3:30 PM
Bubba's Roadhouse - Presenting Daniel Cook 7:30PM-Closing
Miceli's Restaurant- BBQ Baby Back Ribs, 2 full racks, for 2 for $20 after 3 PM.  Presenting Bearlee Sober, 5-9 PM.
Nav-A-Gator - Dinner Special:  Golden Coconut Shrimp...perfectly fried, coconut bettered shrimp served with sautéed veggies, house salad, dirty rice and black beans....top off dinner with a serving of deep fried Twinkies.
 
 
PINE ISLAND FISH INC - 2013 FISH BASKET BRIGADE 14TH ANNUAL CLOTHES FOR KIDS PROGRAM
Parents who find it financially difficult to buy new clothes for their children's first days of school are asked to call: Peg at 283-3874 or Mary Jo at 283-7862. All requests must be received no later than July 26th. The above phone numbers apply to those who would like to "adopt" a child* (see * below) or may wish to make a donation to this very worthwhile program. Drop off point for clothes is Fire Station Number One at Pine Island Center. For those who prefer to make a monetary contribution, tax-deductible donations may be made to Pine Island FISH, indicating "Clothing for Kids" in the memo line. Checks may be mailed to Pine Island FISH, PO Box 357, Matlacha, FL 33993. *All family information remains confidential: only the age and first name of a child is given to the adoptive person(s) to assist them with their purchases.
 
MATLACHA HOOKERS SCHOOL SUPPLY COLLECTION
- The Annual summer school supply drive deadline is August 1st. If you have any questions regarding how to make a monetary donation, drop off locations or a list of needed supplies please contact Karen McKee at 218-2123 or Cindee Tolliver at 283-4040.
 
 
O.W.L.S. Series (Older, Wiser, Laughing Souls) -  Presented by the Beacon of H.O.P.E. on Thursday, August 8 "Saving $ On Health Insurance", Thursday, September 12 "Simple Steps for Better Vision)" and Friday, October 4 "Memory, I think...?" at Pine Island Methodist Church 5701 Pine Island Rd., Bokeelia from 8-10 AM.  These fun and informative presentations include:  free breakfast with power food for your brain, gentle stretching, 20 minutes Knowledge presentation and a basket raffle.  Pre-register at the Beacon of H.O.P.E.  by calling 239-283-5123.
 
 

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Real estate ownership rights for same-sex couples in Florida


Question: My partner and I are looking to buy our first house together, but Florida doesn’t recognize our marriage. Does the recent Supreme Court decision help us in terms of owning real estate? – Steve

Answer: Not yet. It’s likely to be a while before the high court’s marriage ruling trickles down to real estate law.

Typically, when a married couple buys a home, they do so as “Tenants by the Entireties,” which is a legal status of ownership that gives the spouses certain privileges. For example, when one spouse dies, the other automatically owns the property alone without any further action.

While same-sex couples aren’t allowed to own property this way in most jurisdictions, including Florida, a similar bundle of rights can be created. I have long advised that unmarried couples buying property together enter into an agreement regarding the management of the house. That pact also should specify what happens to the home if the relationship sours.

Same-sex couples should follow this advice as well. They can set up a trust agreement for the ownership of the house, and the details of the agreement can help decide what happens in the event of a split or death of a partner. Certain types of trusts can even provide for protection from creditors, if that’s an issue for you. So while the simplicity of Tenants by the Entireties ownership structure is not yet available to most same-sex couples, proper planning can give them the same legal protections.

About the writer: Gary M. Singer is a Florida attorney and board-certified as an expert in real estate law by the Florida Bar. He is the chairperson of the Real Estate Section of the Broward County Bar Association and is an adjunct professor for the Nova Southeastern University Paralegal Studies program.

The information and materials in this column are provided for general informational purposes only and are not intended to be legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed. Nothing in this column is intended to substitute for the advice of an attorney, especially an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
Article Posted in the Orlando Sentinel