Portion of profits from creative concoctions to benefit Susan G. Komen Foundation

(Fort Myers Beach, Fla. – October 7, 2009) – Bayfront Bistro, an award-winning waterfront restaurant in Fort Myers Beach, located at Snook Bight Yacht Club and Marina, announces a special lineup of signature cocktails in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

“We wanted to come up with a fun and creative way to support this important cause and take part in Snook Bight’s ‘All Aboard Against Breast Cancer’ events,” said Joe Yerkes, owner of Snook Bight and the Bayfront Bistro. “By offering signature drinks, we’re not only getting involved, but giving our customers an opportunity to get involved every time they dine with us.”

Four dollars from each drink sale will be contributed to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Each drink comes in specially-designed hurricane glass commemorating Snook Bight’s “All Aboard Against Breast Cancer” events and will be available exclusively in October for Breast Cancer Awareness month. The menu includes:

• Pink Lemonade: Raspberry Vodka, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Cranberry Juice
• Sunset Mojito: Light Rum, Fresh Mint, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Pineapple, Soda, Splash Pineapple Juice
• Pixie Stick: Vodka, Melon Liqueur, Lemonade, Lemon-Lime, Splash Sprite
• Pom-Arita: Tequila, Pomegranate Liqueur, Lemon-Lime, Sprite
• Pink Paradise: Malibu, Amaretto, Pineapple & Cranberry Juice

In addition to offering signature cocktails, Bayfront Bistro will host a benefit wine dinner and live auction on Friday, November 6 as part of Snook Bight’s Boat Show and Waterside Festival.

The festival continues the next day with a complimentary event open to the public on Saturday, November 7, at the marina. Waterside activities include a boat show, in-water boat show and demonstrations by Sea Ray Yachts, as well as hands-on demonstrations of all-new piloting systems from MerCruiser.

Live music will be performed throughout the day by The Eric Stone Band along with the signature “All Aboard Cocktail for the Cure,” BBQ Extravaganza, and a silent auction and raffle.

A portion of the dinner and all proceeds from the auctions and raffles and chance drawings will also benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation.

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the Komen Southwest Florida Affiliate
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. The Southwest Florida Affiliate of Komen for the Cure is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in our local community. Established in 2002, the Southwest Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is dedicated to furthering the Komen promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. The Southwest Florida Affiliate of Komen for the Cure joins 100,000 breast cancer survivors and activists around the globe as part of the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting breast cancer. Through events like the Komen Southwest Florida Race for the Cure®, the Affiliate has invested over $4 million in the fight to end breast cancer. Up to 75 percent of net proceeds generated by the Affiliate stays in Southwest Florida. The remaining income goes to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program to fund research. For more information: http://www.komenswfl.org (239) 498-0016.

Event to raise support for breast cancer patients in our community

(Fort Myers Beach, Fla. – September 10, 2009) — The owners and members of Snook Bight Yacht Club and Marina and Marine Max are teaming up to join the fight against breast cancer with a weekend of Fort Myers Beach fun in support of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southwest Florida Affiliate.

Boaters, sailors, exotic car enthusiasts, families and guests young and old will all find something of interest at Snook Bight Yacht Club and Marina’s first “All Aboard Against Breast Cancer” Waterside Festival on November 6 and 7, 2009, at Snook Bight, 4765 Estero Blvd, located behind the Publix Shopping Center on Fort Myers Beach, or for boaters at Bay Channel Marker 27, VHF Channel 72, GPS 26’26.205 N 81’55.160W.

“We want to give back to the community we live in,” said Joe Yerkes, President of Snook Bight Yacht Club and Marina. “To us, there is no better cause that touches so many lives in our community – one in eight women will be affected by breast cancer this year according to the statistics – this devastating disease touches every one of us and it must be conquered”.

The weekend will start with an exclusive wine dinner and auction at Bayfront Bistro, the newest and most exclusive waterfront restaurant in the area.

The festival continues the next day with a complimentary event open to the Public on Saturday, November 7, at the marina. Waterside activities include a boat show, exotic car show, in-water boat show and demonstrations by Sea Ray Yachts, as well as hands-on demonstrations of all-new piloting systems from MerCruiser.

Live music will be performed throughout the day by The Eric Stone Band along with an “All Aboard Cocktail for the Cure,” BBQ Extravaganza, and a silent auction and raffle.

A portion of the dinner and all proceeds from the auctions and raffles and chance drawings will directly benefit the Komen Southwest Florida Affiliate whose promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

“Snook Bight has such a perfect venue to share with us for this event,” said Robert Mangene, board member of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southwest Florida Affiliate. “We hope to have hundreds of people attend to enjoy the ambiance of this beautiful boating destination and to help us support breast cancer patients in our area.”

The festival is free and open to the public. The wine dinner is $100 per person, reservations are required, seating is limited. For dinner reservations, call 239-765-4371 or for more information about the events, please visit www.SnookBightMarina.com.

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the Komen Southwest Florida Affiliate

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. The Southwest Florida Affiliate of Komen for the Cure is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in our local community. Established in 2002, the Southwest Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is dedicated to furthering the Komen promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. The Southwest Florida Affiliate of Komen for the Cure joins 100,000 breast cancer survivors and activists around the globe as part of the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting breast cancer. Through events like the Komen Southwest Florida Race for the Cure®, the Affiliate has invested over $4 million in the fight to end breast cancer. Up to 75 percent of net proceeds generated by the Affiliate stays in Southwest Florida. The remaining income goes to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program to fund research. For more information: http://www.komenswfl.org (239) 498-0016.