Double the Fun

Wyland has invited Guy Harvey to paint with him a 1000-foot mural on the new Wyland Walk, located at 7399 West McNabb Road (just east of Rock Island Road) in North Ft. Lauderdale. The mural is an official International Year of the Reef event.  Wyland began painting on Friday, June 6th and will continue to paint each day through Friday, June 13th. On Saturday, June 14th at 12 noon, there will be an official dedication ceremony at the wall site.

For Guy Harvey fans…Guy will be painting Thursday, June 12th in the morning through the afternoon and Friday, June 13th all day.  If you have a chance to watch Guy and Wyland in action, I personally recommend attending the event.  I have had 3 different opportunities to watch the two artists paint walls together - Key West, Florida - Marathon, Florida and Key Largo, Florida and it is an amazing site to see.

See you there!

 

Not Your Ordinary Vacation

When a vacation comes to mind, most of us think about a warm place on the beach or by a gorgeous pool, soaking up the rays while someone brings you a cocktail with carribbean music in the background.  Well what if I said…let’s go vacationing on a private boat, do some diving with several (3 or more!) tiger or lemon sharks?  Yes, I said diving with many sharks.  The private boat sounded good, even the diving - but with sharks - most people would say - I’ll pass!

 But we all know, Guy Harvey just does not fall into the “most people” category.  We live through Guy’s tenacity and fearless drive to know the marine life.  Recently Guy took a trip, and I had the honor of hearing the stories first hand.  I also was shown several AWESOME photos that were taken by Neil Hammerschlag.  So, I could not wait to share them with Guy Harvey fans, shark fans, etc.  

Dualing Lemon Sharks

Smile!

Lemon Shark planning to surface.

Lionfish on the reef.

Reef Shark Approaching

Check out that shadow!

A great portrait of a tiger shark

Words cannot describe the feeling you get when you view these pictures away.   The purpose of the trip was to try and find if the sharks are still alive, dive with them, and to record enough footage for use in a
made-for-TV show and as a source of inspiration for Guy to come home and paint them in their natural environment.  Guy accomplished all this and more.  In fact Guy would like to go back with other marine biologists to record the number of sharks and possibly place tags in the sharks to record their movements.

Stay tuned as I have more fantastic photographs that I will post at a later date.  

We Would Like To Know…

Guy Harvey’s Island Shop reaches Guy Harvey fans from all over the world.  We have had the pleasure of shipping website orders to Western Perth, Austrailia - Huenfelden, Germany - Homestead, Florida - Riverglades, South Austrailia - Centennial, Colorado - Africa - Whakatane, New Zealand - Dubai, India…I could go on!

We would like to hear from you.  Where do our Guy Harvey fans live?  What makes a raving fan of Guy’s work?     How many Guy Harvey t- shirts do you own?   Have you had the opportunity to dine in one of the Guy Harvey’s Island Grill?  Have you meant Guy?  We Would Like To Know….

Getting the Word Out…

The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation funds inspired scientific research and innovative educational programs to encourage conservation and best management practices for sustainable marine environments.  Through the support of the Foundation’s visionary friends, leading scientists will develop new strategies for sensible fisheries management, encouraging the cooperation of commerical and recreational fishers.  Our goal is to put the word out about the Ocean Foundation that was recently founded in January.  The organization was developed to broaden Guy’s research on a broader scale.   

Our next generation may not have the thrill of landing the big one, experience the beauty of our reefs, or benefit from lifesaving medications from our oceans, if we don’t take action now.  Your support will help fund fronline research and inspirational educational programs to promote ocean conservation and protection of our natural marine environment.  Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, 4350 Oakes Road, # 518, Davie, FL 33314  Contact:  Rose Mann - Telephone: 305-215-8758 - Email:  rose@guyharveyinc.com

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Guy Harvey Teams Up with the World Sailfish Championship

Guy will be in Key West, FL for the 5th annual World Sailfish Championship to donate an original work-of art to be auctioned off for charity. The proceeds from the Tournament will be divided between the Don Shula Cancer Foundation, Camp Boggy Creek, the Rotary Club of Key West, American Red Cross, Bahama Village Music Program, MARC and Guy Harvey Research Institute at NSU.  The Tournament runs from April 15th through April 19th.

Guy Harvey Returns to Key West, Florida

Dr. Guy Harvey will be at the Guy Harvey Island Shop on Monday, April 14th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. available to personalize your purchases and to talk about his art, television series and marine research work at Nova University.  The Island Shop is located in the heart of Key West’s Old Town at 511 Greene Street (across the street from Sloppy Joes Bar).  If one cannot be at the Shop while Guy is present, please telephone in advance or visit our website.  Before we ship your order, we will have Guy personalize and sign your purchases. The Island Shop is part of a chain that began in December of 2006 in Marco Island, Florida.  Since then there are several locations being added to the map. The next location to open in April of 2008 is in Orange Beach, Alabama at the Wharf.  Along with the Shop, there will also be a 5000 square foot gallery of Guy Harvey’s master works-of-art.  Later in the fall of 2008, we will be in Panama City, Florida.  Anywhere there is the Shop, you will also find Guy Harvey’s Island Grill serving lunch, dinner and drinks.  We hope you stop in at any of our locations, say hello, shop a little bit, relax, have a drink at our boat bar and stay for dinner.

Rockers Wanted at Guy Harvey’s Island Grill

Are you going to be in Key West, Florida? 

If so, join us on Greene Street at Guy Harvey’s Island Grill.  Because every Tuesday night from 9 p.m. to Midnight you can have your own ”Rock Band” - FREE! 

That’s right, play the guitar, the bass, drums or sing on the micrphone.  You don’t need a 4 piece band to rock out, just pick up the microphone and sing away.  If “Rock Band” is not your thing, just come in to enjoy a beverage and eats.

Happy Hour is twice a day at Guy Harvey’s Island Grill in Key West.  Early birds can get happy from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and for you night owls, 10 p.m. to Close enjoying 2 for 1 draft beers, Guy Harvey wines or well drinks.  The Grill also has a special “Late Night” menu for those who don’t go to bed at 9 p.m.   One can have the “Flying Tuna Melt” or the “Key West Jerk Chicken Breast” if fish does n0t do it for you.  Looking for some eats on the lighter side?  The “Island Style Fish Dip” or the “Island Grill’s Jamaican Jerk Wings” should suit that late night craving. 

Thanks For Your Support

Guy Harvey’s signing was a success!  And Guy Harvey’s Island Grill & Shop couldn’t have done it without our fans.  So, thank you.

Guy spent the evening signing everything and everywhere.  He climbed a ladder to sign the awning of the Key West Guy Harvey’s Island Grill to make the place “official”. 

He also signed t shirts, prints and his book Portraits From the Deep.  He was his charming self as he talked to his fans about fishing, marine research and art.  The evening was lovely and successful. 

If you missed out meeting Guy, no worries.  You can find him in Marco Island, Florida at Guy Harvey’s Island Grill and Shop on December 1st from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Can’t make it to Marco Island…order online at www.GuyHarveysIslandShop.com and we’ll make sure Guy Harvey signs your purchases. 

What do you get when you add “The Wharf”, Art Gallery and Delicious Cuisine?

Do you need a clue?  Famous renowned wildlife artist & conservationist.  Do you give up? 

The Answer:  Guy Harvey’s Island Grill and Shop in Orange Beach

The famous restaurant and shop group will be opening in Orange Beach, Alabama at The Wharf  (pictured above) in the Spring of 2008. 

Arrive by land or sea to ride the Ferris Wheel (voted Top 10 in US), attend a concert at the amphitheatre, play 18 at “The Golf Club”, shop at the best stores (one of them being Guy Harvey’s Island Shop), and enjoy a wonderful meal at Guy Harvey’s Island Grill.   There will be an inside and outside seating bringing together  260 seats, six saltwater tanks, a game area with several plasma televisions and an outside “Boat Bar” that will mimic a 44 foot boat.  The biggest edition to this particular Guy Harvey’s Island Grill and Shop location will be a 5,000 square foot Guy Harvey Art Gallery.  This won’t be any ordinary gallery.  This Gallery will feature all of Guy Harvey’s finest work, from originals, limited edition giclees and tile art. 

 We’ll keep you in touch if you keep in touch with us.