Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Up Coming Marine Events in the PIne Island area

January 29
Pennsylvania Day at Big Game
www.biggamewaterfrontgrill.com

January 30 - Feb 2
Naples Boat Show
www.miacc.org

February 1-2
Florida Sportsman Show
www.floridasportsman.com/expo

February 3
Caribbean Car Show at Salty Sam's
www.saltysams.com

February 13-17
Miami Boat Show
www.showmanagement.com

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Happenings in the Matlacha/ Pine Island area Jan. 16- Mar. 15 2014


Thursday, January 16th

American Legion Post 136-- Serving Gyros or Turkey, Bacon & Ranch Flat Bread, 11 AM;  Wings & Egg Rolls, 5 PM-7 PM.  Come join in the fun with Karaoke and Jim Anderson, 6:30-9:30 PM

Bert's Bar & Grill--Presenting Deb and the Dynamics, 7 PM. 

Island Grill -Thursday Special:  $1.50 drafts and $.60 wings.

Matlacha Community Center - Yoga Fit classes - 10 AM at Community Center; classes last 75-90 minutes.  Call 283-4110 for information.

Miceli's Restaurant - Prime Ribs 2 for $20 after 3 PM; Lost Boys (Rich Lancaster), 5-9 PM.

Olde Fish House - Presenting Steve Chadbourne at12:30-3:30 PM.

Pine Island Garden Club - Featured speaker, Mary Ann Parsons, Lee County Master Gardener.  Meeting held at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, 9 AM.

Tarpon Lodge - 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.

 

Friday, January 17th

American Legion Post 136 - Serving Burgers & Chips from 11 am to 1:45 PM.  Paul Cottrell, 12 pm to 2 pm. Chicken, Fish, Ribs & Shrimp Baskets 5 pm to 7 PM. Last Resort from 6:30 to 9:30 PM.

Bert's Bar & Grill - Live Entertainment at 7:30 PM.

Calusa Heritage Trail - Guided tours, 10 AM and 1 PM.

Island Grill - Friday Special - All-You-Can-Eat fried fish for $9.95.

Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Backlash, 6-10 PM.

Nav-A-Gator - Presenting Dave Calhoun, 7-10 PM.  Cover charge:  canned goods & non-perishable food items.  New extended hours on Friday--open late for evening dining enjoyment. 

Olde Fish House - resenting The Hipnauticals, 5:30-9 PM.

O.W.L.S. Barry August speaks on VA benefits.

Tarpon Lodge - Jim Marino, 6-8:30 PM.  Don't miss the instrumental, Chet Atkins style guitar renderings by Jim.  He continues to be a huge hit-this is the place to be.

 

Saturday, January 18th

American Legion Post 136 -  Meatball Subs, 11 AM.  Men's Fashion Show - Beef Tenderloin Dinner at 5-7 PM, show starts at 6:30 PM; tickets $15.

Bert's Bar & Grill - Presents Gary & Kerri at 7 PM.

Calusa Heritage Trail - Guided tours, 10 AM and 1 PM.

Island Grill - Saturday Special - Prime Rib Dinner for $13.95 with Live Music by Pine Island Sound from 5-7:30 PM

Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Revamped, 6-10 PM. 

Nav-A-Gator -Presenting Jim Morris, 2-5 PM..  Cover charge:  canned goods & non-perishable food items. 

Olde Fish House - Presents Steve Arvey, 1-5 PM; also, Aimee Linn Band, 5-9 PM.

VFW - Psychic Dr. Robert Fahey at 1 PM; dinner served at 12 Noon.  Tickets are $20 (lunch included).

 

Sunday, January 19th

American Legion Post 136 - ALCU Breakfast, 8-11 AM.  Burgers Brats & Dogs, 1-4 PM. Free Jukebox, 5-9 PM.

Calusa Land Trust meeting, 1 PM at Fritts Park.

Bert's Bar & Grill - Presenting Live Entertainment, 2 PM.

Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Kathy Eagle, 12 PM; and presenting Stringtown, 4 PM.

Nav-A-Gator -Presenting Sunny Jim, 7-10 PM.  Cover charge:  canned goods & non-perishable food items.  New extended hours on Friday--open late for evening dining enjoyment. 

Olde Fish House - Presents Josh Rowands's The Pitbull of Blues Band from 2-6PM

Museum of the Islands St. James City History Stroll with Tim Knox, Museum of the Islands historian; 2 PM.  Call 283-9337 for information.

 

Monday, January 20th

American Legion Post 136 - $1 Taco, 11 AM; $1 Margaritas, 11AM-2 PM.

Miceli's Restaurant - Presents J.R. Bradford, 5-9 PM.

Nav-A-Gator - Special. Carolina Burger ;topped with BBQ Pork, Coleslaw; add a basket of fries for a great meal.

Old Fish House -  Presents Coast Connection Band, 12 Noon-4 PM.

St. James City Civic Association - Health Fair, 5:30 PM at 3300 4th Ave., St. James City.  For information call 925-209-4658

 

Tuesday, January 21st

American Legion Post 136 -Serving Fish, Shrimp or Chicken Tenders, Soup & Salad Bar 11 AM-2 PM.  Bar Bingo at 6 PM.

Bert's Bar & Grill - Presenting Scotty Bryan at 6:30PM

Matlacha Civic Association - Presentation on State-owned submerged lands.; 6 PM at the Pine Island Art Association building in Matlacha Park.  Call 252-241-7124 for more information.

Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Paul Dever, 5-9 PM.

Nav-A-Gator - Dinner Special - Golden Coconut Shrimp Dinner served with sautéed veggies, house salad, dirty rice & black beans.

Old Fish House - Presents Grand Olde Fish House Opry Jam, 12-3 PM; and Aimee Linn & Molly Brown, 5:30-8:30 PM.

Order of the Golden Brush -  Presents a workshop by Joan Roberts, oil and acrylic impressionistic style artist at the St. James City Civic Association, 1-4 PM.

Sandy Hook - Kids eat free with adult entree purchase.  

Tarpon Lodge - Presenting Michael Moore-Kelly, 6-9 PM.  Michael has an interestingly fluid technique.  He "caresses" the piano keys to get the most out of his hands with the least exertion; always most impressive.  Ear candy, to be sure.

 

Wednesday, January 22nd

American Legion Post 136 - Italian Roast Bee AuJus or BBQ Riblets & Soup & Salad Bar from 11-2PM.

Bert's Bar & Grill - Presenting Jim Morris at 6:30PM.

Calusa Heritage Trail - Guided tours, 10 AM and 1 PM.

Miceli's Restaurant - Presents Bearlee Sober from 5-9PM.

Nav-A-Gator - Presenting Chakulla & Me, 6-9 PM. Cover charge - canned goods & non-perishable food items.

Old Fish House Marina -Presenting The Fiddle Crabs Band Noon- 3:00pm & Bike Night with Sticky Revenge, 5:30-9:00 PM.

 

 

 

Mark Your Calendars

 

November-April - Creative Coast Weekends - Second Weekend of each month.

January 23 - Ladies of the Elks - Presenting "Crazy Carol". Tickets are $20; call 282-0610 or 283-0415 for more information.

January 25 - Pine Island Moose Lodge Bicycle Poker Run - For information call 282-0438.

January 25 - Elks Ticket Event:  The Del Prados.  Tickets available at the Lodge.

January 25 & 26, 2014  - Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine Island - Taste of Pine Island 2014 -  Philips Park, Pine Island Center. This is an event for "local businesses" to showcase their business, product and services to area residents. Early sign up deadline September 1st for additional information please contact Pat Burman at 239-283-0777. http://www.pineislandnews.com/Kiwanis/

February 4 - Museum of the Islands and the St. James City Civic Association - Field trip to Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Museum in Clewston.  Call 283-9337 for more information.

February 7 - O.W.L.S. Charles Cameron from Hearing Health of Southwest Florida speaks on hearing topics.

February 9 - Afternoon Delights' Wine and Beer Tasting presented by the Matlacha Hookers at the Alden Pines Country Club  - only 250 tickets available at $25.

February 21&22 - Sixth Annual Art Expo at the St. James Civic City Association.

February 22-  Pine Island Garden Club- Garden Gala - at Phillips Park from 9AM-2PM. For more information please go to www.pineislandgardenclub.org

February 22 - Pine Island Garden Club Gala at the Island Center.

March 1 -  Calusa Land Trust - Great Calusa Rubber Duck Race from noon to 5PM @ Woody's Waterside Pub in St James City. For additional information contact Pink or Ron Wesorick at 239-283-7249

March 2 - Bib Bingo at the St. James City Civic Association - Call 282-8483 for information.

March 14 - From Our Heart - BreastFest -  8 am to 4 pm at St James City Civic Center.

March 14 - O.W.L.S. Program called Five Wishes about end of life decisions.
March 15 - Calusa Heritage Day, 10 AM -4 PM, $5 per person, RCC members and children under 12 free.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Upcoming Lee County Marine Events


Week of January 15
 
January 16-19
Charlotte County Boat Show
www.goboatingflorida.com

January 17
Tour De Cape at Cape Harbour
www.capeharbour.com

January 17-19
Ginnie Springs Dive Trip
www.captpetes.com

January 18-19
Memorial Grouper Tournament
www.captainjohnb.com

February 1-2
Florida Sportsman Show
www.floridasportsman.com/expo

....and about 50 more events in the
Lee County Marine Community at:
www.NauticalMileWeekly.com

Friday, January 3, 2014

Pine Island Activities for the first week of January


Thursday, January 2nd
American Legion Post 136
- Serving Gyros or Turkey, Bacon & Ranch Flat Bread, 11 AM;  Wings & Egg Rolls, 5 PM-7 PM.  Come join in the fun with Karaoke and Jim Anderson, 6:30-9:30 PM
Bert's Bar & Grill- Presenting Deb and the Dynamics, 7 PM.
Miceli's Restaurant- Prime Ribs 2 for $20 after 3 PM; Lost Boys (Rich Lancaster), 5-9 PM.
Nav-A-Gator- Lunch Special Pressed Cuban sandwich; pork, ham, mustard and pickle on a buttered grilled and pressed roll
Tarpon Lodge- Presenting Martindale & Busch   from 6pm - 9pm.   Ann and Richard, with Richard on piano, sing mellow American jazz & popular standards.  They'll transport you back with their retro style, and we welcome them back to the Tarpon Lodge!


Friday, January 3rd 
American Legion Post 136 - Serving Burgers & Chips from 11 am to 1:45 PM. Tommy Barr Show 12 pm to 2 pm; Chicken, Fish, Ribs & Shrimp Baskets 5 pm to 7 PM. David Dean 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Bert's Bar & Grill - Marty Stokes & the Captiva Band at 7:30PM
Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Bad Banditos, 6-10 PM.
Nav-A-Gator - New Extended Hours Friday open late for evening dining enjoyment
Tarpon Lodge - Presenting 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.  A true crowd pleaser.

Saturday, January 4th
American Legion Post 136 - Meatball Subs, 11 AM.  Beef Brisket & Pulled Pork 3-5PM. Show Me The Money 3-5PM. Free jukebox, 5-9 PM.
Bert's Bar & Grill - Live Entertainment 7 PM.
Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Crooked Steps, 6-10 PM. 
Nav-A-Gator - New Extended Hours Saturday open late for evening dining enjoyment. Jim Morris from2-5pm
Olde Fish House - Presents Greg Fulks from 1-5pm
Pine Island Grill- Presents Pine Island Sound from 5-7:30PM
Pine Island Moose- Presents Chicago Heat from 6-9PM

Sunday, January 5th
American Legion Post 136 - Breakfast Buffet 8-11AM, JR Bradford from 1-4PM. Free Jukebox, 5-9 PM.
Bert's Bar & Grill - Presenting Renee Hose, 2 PM.
Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Kathy Eagle, 12 PM; and presenting Stringtown, 4 PM.
Nav-A-Gator - Presenting Garri & Kerri, 2-5 PM. Cover charges - canned goods & non-perishable food items.
Olde Fish House - Presents Gator Nate Only Child Family Band from 2-6PM
VFW- Karaoke 4-8PM

Monday, January 6th
American Legion Post 136 - $1 Taco, 11 AM; $1 Margaritas, 11AM-2 PM.
Miceli's Restaurant - Presents J.R. Bradford, 5-9 PM.
Nav-A-Gator -  Special. Carolina Burger ;topped with BBQ Pork, Coleslaw; add a basket of fries for a great meal
Old Fish House -   Presents Coast Connection Band, 12 Noon-4 PM.

Tuesday, January 7th
American Legion Post 136 -Serving Shrimp or Chicken Tenders, Soup & Salad Bar 11 AM-2 PM.  Bar Bingo at 6PM
Miceli's Restaurant - Presents Paul Dever, 5-9 PM.
Nav-A-Gator - Golden Coconut Shrimp Dinner served with sautéed veggies, house salad, dirty rice & black beans
Old Fish House - Presents Grand Olde Fish House Opry Jam 12-3PM
Tarpon Lodge -Presents Michael Moore-Kelly from 6-9PM. Michael has an interestingly fluid technique!  He "caresses" the piano keys to get the most out of his hands with the least exertion; always most impressive!  Ear candy, to be sure!

Wednesday, January 8th
American Legion Post 136 -.Italian Roast Bee AuJus or BBQ Riblets & Soup & Salad Bar from 11-2PM.Wings & Egg Rolls 5-7PM. Karaoke with Jim Andersen from 6:30-9:30PM
Miceli's Restaurant - Presents Bearlee Sober from 5-9PM
Nav-A-Gator - Presenting Chakulla & Me, 6-9 PM. Cover charge - canned goods & non-perishable food items.
Old Fish House Marina -The Fiddle Crabs Band Noon- 3:00pm &  Bike Night with "Grayson Rogers Band" 5:30-9:00pm



Mark Your Calendars

November-April - Creative Coast Weekends - Second Weekend of each month.
January 25 & 26, 2014  - Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine Island - Taste of Pine Island 2014 -  Philips Park, Pine Island Center. This is an event for "local businesses" to showcase their business, product and services to area residents. Early sign up deadline September 1st for additional information please contact Pat Burman at 239-283-0777. http://www.pineislandnews.com/Kiwanis/
February 21, 2014- SJCCA presents Art Expo 2014. Show opens to public from 9AM-4PM For more information contact Mary Ann Harms at 283-9337
February 22, 2014  Pine Island Garden Club- Garden Gala - at Phillips Park from 9AM-2PM. For more information please go to;www.pineislandgardenclub.org
March 1st 2014 Calusa Land Trust - Great Calusa Rubber Duck Race from noon to 5PM @ Woody's Waterside Pub in St James City. For additional information contact Pink or Ron Wesorick at 239-283-7249
March 14, 2014 - From Our Heart - BreastFest -  8 am to 4 pm at St James City Civic Center.

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Happy New Year Boating Activities in SW Florida

Dec. 20 - Jan. 11
Ft. Myers Beach Schooner Trips
www.privateerlynx.com
January 4
America's Boating Course

www.scbps.com

January 4-5
Vero Beach Nautical Flea Market
www.flnauticalfleamarket.com
January 6
Caribbean Car Show at Parrot Key Caribbean Grill
www.myparrotkey.com
January 11
South Florida Mud Run
www.southfloridamudrun.com
January 16-19
Charlotte County Boat Show
www.goboatingflorida.com

January 17
Tour De Cape at Cape Harbour
www.capeharbour.com
January 17-19
Ginnie Springs Dive Trip
www.captpetes.com