Fri, October 2, 2009

44th annual Summerset Regatta on Fort Myers Beach

The schedule for the 44th annual Summerset Regatta will go a little something like this: Sailing race: Saturday (buoy racing) Distance race: Sunday Friday night will be a Skipper’s meeting for those competing, at Bonita Bill’s private lounge, 7 p.m. Saturday, buoy racing will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the poolside cocktail party with hors dourves and door prizes at Coconuts in the Pink Shell Resort at 6 p.m. (cash bar, complimentary beer). Sunday, distance racing will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the banquet and awards ceremony will be held at the Pink Shell Resort’s Captiva Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. To compete in the race, an entry form is available for viewing and printing on the CMCS website. Anyone interested in sailing and becoming a crew member in the regatta should look up the “notice to race,” CMCS-Sail.org. To compete, the cost is $80 for racers, $40 for cruisers (non-competing vessels). If still interested in sponsoring a part of the regatta, Thursday, Sept. 10 is the deadline for cash contributions, which include a business name and logo on the sponsor T-shirts. If interested, call Vice Commodore Steve Romaine at 482-6280 or email sromaine294@yahoo.com.

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Laughter yoga continues at Lynn Hall Park

Head on down to Lynn Hall Park for a laughing good time. This program is free with paid parking and runs every Friday morning from 8 to 8:45 a.m. at the Lynn Hall Park playground. To learn more about Laughter Yoga, visit LaughterYoga.org or call 677-7017.

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Local shrine club hosts bingo night

Fort Myers Beach Shrine Club at 19171 San Carlos Blvd. The club will kick off its fall season on Friday, Oct. 2. Early bird bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. and regular bingo is at 7 p.m. with its three jackpots of up to $250 each.

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Nortrax Grand Opening

Nortrax, North America’s largest John Deere construction and forestry equipment retailer, is committed to Fort Myers and is investing in the future of the community by constructing a new state-of-the-art facility. A Grand Opening for the Fort Myers business community and interested customers will feature a ribbon-cutting, refreshments, music, prizes and more. The Grand Opening will be held at 3005 Hanson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33916.

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Redsnook Catch and Release tournament

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Oct. 2-4 kick-off party: LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort competitors launch from three locations: Naples, Goodland and Chokaloskee more info: call 239-403-4200

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Sandbar and Grill four-year anniversary party

Kicking off four years of hippin’ and hoppin’ on the island, the Sandbar and Grill (7205 Estero Blvd. in the Santini Marina Plaza) is hosting its anniversary party with a throwback-1950s theme Friday, Oct. 2, from 5 p.m. to close. During the party, the Sandbar will sport a 1950s theme, complete with live music from some of the best musicians on the beach. Throughout the night, enjoy prime rib dinner specials for $13.99 and all-you-can-eat crab legs for $16.99, as well as $2 domestic bottles, $2 domestic pints, $3 wells and wines, and $3 imported bottles. For more info, call the establishment, 463-5544.

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TO GO BOX What: RedSnook Fishing Tournament When: Oct. 2-4 Where: Naples, Goodland and Chokoloskee Benefit: Juvenile game fish study TO GO BOX What: RedSnook Fishing Tournament When: Oct. 2-4 Where: Naples, Goodland and Chokoloskee Benefit: J

TO GO BOX What: RedSnook Fishing Tournament When: Oct. 2-4 Where: Naples, Goodland and Chokoloskee Benefit: Juvenile game fish study Visit www.conservancy.org/redsnook and download a copy of the tournament event schedule and rules.

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