Dear wonderful small-town community of the Pine Island area:
To the editor:
We really appreciate all of your help with the Pirate’s Ball fund raiser. You did a wonderful thing. All of your contributions mean that early breast cancer detection methods will be available to people who would not have had the resources without your help. Early detection means a better chance of a cure and that is something that we can all celebrate! Your support for this worthy cause is heart-warming and your belief in the mission of “From Our Hearts” is evident.
Thanks to all of you who contributed including Darlene Snyder (co-coordinator of donations), the awesome staff at Bert’s Bar, Melissa the Mango Queen, Leoma Lovegrove, Robin at New Box Media, The Matlacha Mariners, The Matlacha Hookers, The Rhinestone Fisherman, Lynne Reinas, Joyce Carden, Deb Behun Massage, The Real Cornbread Mafia, Bonefish Grill, Carrabbas, Bubba’s Roadhouse, Winn Dixie, Lee Memorial Foundation, Gold Coast Coin and Jewelry, Barbara B. Mann Center, Suzanne Mikulka, Robert Macomber, The Tarpon Lodge, Mel Meo, Friendly Frankies Liquors, Sheriff Mike Scott, Pine Bay Gallery, Pine Island Charters, Capt Eds Sailing Charters, The Lazy Flamingo, The Yuppy Puppy, Jim Normandin, Reds Seafood, Pine Island Painting, Patriot Pets, Carmen’s Kayaks, Extreme PMS lawn care, Pet Sitters Peg and Marianne, Mary Kaye Stevens, Marsha Goggin and Tom, Marie Cahil, Coastal Life Photography, Nancy and Dana Goodwin, The Matlacha Post Office, Island Visions Gallery, Norman Love Chocolates, Seven Seas Bait and Tackle, Florida Paddlesport, Massage Works, Healing Works Health Center, Pieces of Eight Pirate Ship, Tom’s Bait and Tackle, Abate Pest Control, Sacred Passage massage, The Pine Island Chamber of Commerce, Doc Watson’s Liquor, Tropic Star Cruises, ET Lawn Care, PalmCo, Jason Snyder, The Paisley Parrot, Georgia Glarrow Mosaics, Gwen Goodwin, Bougainvillea Growers, Radiology Regional, Pine Island Animal Hospital, Knolls Court Motel, Lilly’s Island Deli, Julie Loreman, Fresh Market, Hair FX, Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Bonnie Hodges, Theresa Roach, Paradise Plumbing, Andy’s Seafood, Native Kid, Southern Charm Lawn Care, Anole Computer, Allison Cronin, The Pine Island Eagle, Traders Hitching Post, Island Crab, Capt Cons, Pampered Pup, Linda, Schultz, The Blue Point Restaurant, Christine and Mark Strong, Columbia Outlet at Miramar, Paul Fila and Cindy, Mel and Carol Suran, Jim McDonald, John Jones, Connie Verner, Fran Tangman, Polly Benton and niece Laura, Terri James, Ann Crawford, Sandy Jepson, Sue Feeney, Phyllis Hagan, Sharon Kubik and Cheyenne, Jean Vogel, Karen Washburn, Laura Mancinelli at Prosperity Auctions, and all of you who I’m sorry I have missed. A BIG thanks also to all of the bidders at the auctions.
Check out the photographs from the Pirate’s Ball at www.PiratesBall.com <www.PiratesBall.com> and please join our mailing list so that you can receive information about our next Pirate’s Ball!
Again, thanks so much for all you’ve done for “From Our Hearts” and your neighbors in need!
Laura Smith
Pirates Ball, Matlacha