March 4th, 2011: The Shrimp Fleet Blessing was held on The Shrimp Docks Sunday afternoon from Noon until 5:00 PM. Actual blessing of the Fleet by ACNA Bishop Neil Lebhar was at 3:00 PM in conjuction with the ministers of the Fort Myers Beach Ministerial Association. To see a photo display of the event just click on this link.
Fort Myers Beach, Florida- December 29, 2011 -
Benefit raises $1,600 for Children's Hospital
December 29, 2011
Fort Myers Beach Bulletin, Fort Myers Beach Observer
On Saturday, Dec. 17, Saint Raphael's by the Sea Anglican Church, along with Fort Myers High School Junior Bailey Mullarkey, held a benefit to raise money for the local Children's Hospital of SW Florida, and gather toys for local beach families in need (Spirit of the Holidays).
The party was held at Roxie Smith's Historical Cottage on Fort Myers Beach and hosted by Leeanna Parsons and Starla Mullarkey.
A huge thanks goes out to the local businesses who donated gifts for the raffle and auction: Cottages of Paradise Point, DiamondHead, The Beached Whale, The McGregor Grill, Mid Island Water Sports, The Nauti Turtle, The Big M, Princess Cruises, Parrot Key, Bay Beach Golf Club, Judy's Hair Design, Junkanoo's, Matanzas Inn, Croc's Outlet Store and Yucatan.
The event was live streamed on the Internet so that St. Raphael's by the Sea Church's members and friends around the nation could join in on the fun and participate in the auction. This benefit raised $1,600 dollars for the children's hospital and almost 50 toys for the kids. Future plans are for this Charity Christmas Party to be an annual event on Fort Myers Beach.
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