Island Bike Shop - Naples

[06/01/21]   We are hiring full and part time employees for our 2 locations in Naples and Marco Island. We are looking for individuals that would like to work in a fun and fast paced environment. No prior experience is necessary for the mechanical side of the job and we will train you!

Fort Myers Brewing Company

An open letter to:

An open letter to:
The Honorable Governor Ron DeSantis
Secretary Halsey Beshears, Department of Business & Professional Regulation

Gentlemen,
We need your help. The entire Florida Craft Brewing Industry is now in jeopardy. For the first time in recent history, the number of active breweries has actually decreased in number, and it is our fear that this trend will rapidly accelerate if we do not find a way to balance the health of our community with the economics of our industry

The vast majority of over 320 small businesses, representing over 10,000 jobs, are existing solely on a “to-go” model for our products – this constitutes less than 10% of our collective sales and is an untenable model for our industry.

A handful of breweries are permitted under an exemption which allows breweries with a chapter 500 or 509 food license to operate for consumption on-premises. At one point, we were granted an exemption that allowed us to open so long as we partnered with a food truck — that exemption, regrettably, was eliminated under the latest order from the Department of Business & Professional Regulation.

The vast majority of breweries in Florida (approximately 90%) have been closed in 2020 for more days than they have been open. Those openings were only previously permitted under some type of exemption created by your administration. This is quite obviously unsustainable for our small businesses. As of the writing of this letter, our internal polling has revealed that we are likely to lose more than 100 breweries permanently if this continues for more than 2 weeks. Let us repeat that – more than100 breweries in 2 weeks – and with that, nearly a third of the 10,000 jobs supported by our industry.

The Florida Craft Brewing Industry:
• Is a manufacturing industry first and retail second, but one cannot exist without the other;
• Is the #1 tool utilized by municipalities to revitalize areas in dying neighborhoods;
• Primarily serves our fans between noon and 8PM – our core is serving families and small gatherings – we are not nightclubs or your typical bar;
• Is unique in that we report to and are inspected by the U.S. Alcohol To***co Tax and Trade Bureau, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages & To***co, and the Florida Department of Health. The standards in our industry are extremely high. This is a direct result of combining our manufacturing role with human consumable retail.

The health of our community is paramount, but it cannot be at the life savings of hundreds of entrepreneurs, the livelihood of thousands of families and the majority of an entire industry. We will work with your administration in any way, but we MUST find a way to put our people back to work. Please help us put together a plan that safely re- opens our industry.

Thank you for your time,
All Members of the Florida Craft Brewing Industry

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To our fans - please share and tag Governor Ron DeSantis. The Florida Craft Brewing Industry needs your help.

[05/20/20]   We're hiring! Apply now.

Island Bike Shop - Marco Island

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Naples Pathways Coalition

Happy Thursday!

No plans on Saturday? No problem. Join your friends of the River of Grass Greenway for a free guided bicycle ride in the Everglades.

When: Saturday, January 11
Time: 9 a.m.
Where: Headquarters of the Fakahatchee in Copeland. We will be cycling along Janes Scenic Drive which is an old railway bed constructed in the 1940s to log out the old-growth Bald Cypress trees used during WWII to build flight decks for aircraft carriers.

Note:
$2 entrance fee for bikes
Bring your own snacks, lots of water, extra tubes, and please wear a helmet!

Other Activities:
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Art-in-the-Glades in the park.
We'll also plan to have lunch together

Are you curious about the Janes Scenic Drive? Visit http://orchidswamp.org/plan-your-visit/janes-scenic-drive to learn more.

To sign up for the ride this Saturday, call Patty at 239-719-0020 or email [email protected].

Tour de Taverns

As of Friday we have only 75 shirts remaining! Don't delay - sign up today! Sign up at Brewery or Speakeasy bring $25 cash or check to the Tbone Foundation! This one will be better than ever! 10th Anniversary!

[09/20/19]   We're hiring! Apply now.

[09/20/19]   We're hiring! Apply now.

America Needs More Kids on Bikes

wsj.com Take it from LeBron James: It’s “a way to let go and be free.”

[11/13/18]   We're hiring! Apply now.

The Most Dangerous Place to Bicycle in America

Do everything to be seen or heard. Make sure to follow the same rules as when you are driving. Always assume the drivers don't see you. Stay safe out there friends!

wsj.com As motor-vehicle-related bike deaths have risen alarmingly in the last decade, the Tampa Bay metro area has proven to be the deadliest place for a cyclist. Now, state and local agencies hope to change that.

Naples Pathways Coalition

Tomorrow, Wednesday May 16th, Naples Pathways Coalition will be participating in the National Ride of Silence to honor cyclists who have been injured or killed, to raise awareness of the importance of bicycle safety, and to ask that everyone share the road. Please bring your bike and helmet and join us at Cambier Park at 6:00 pm for this meaningful event. Some of us may stay and grab a bite after the ride. NPC can't cover your tab but we'd love for you to join us!

[11/15/17]   We're hiring! Apply now.

Its the weekend, get our and ride,,,and fast!!!
BTW..$13.00 dollars off any new bicycle purchase today only, If you dare! (mention you saw us on Facebook)

[09/18/17]   We are back open for any and all your bicycle needs so stop on in. 9-6 Monday through Saturday. Have a great day!

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Eat hardy and ride harder!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

Need help with bike assembly? Come on in and get it done PROPERLY

Service you ask? We do that!

You want bikes? You need accessories? We got em', stop on in!

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Come on in and get your GoPro Hero 4 and all the accessories to go with it!

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Come in and check out our newest Jamis Xenith Comp carbon road bike!

Naples police to enforce three-foot law

abc-7.com In light of our investigation into why the three-foot law is not widely enforced, the Naples Police Department is now cracking down in a unique way.

Less Than 1% of People Pass This Awareness Test. Can You?

ijreview.com I can virtually guarantee you won't pass this.

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Smartphone users download our mobile app,some great information and alot more to come..Open in your browser,then add to your home screen,

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