Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location is presenting Bark on the Ark on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 8 to 11 a.m. Guests will have the opportunity to bring their dogs aboard the M/V Edison Explorer for a sightseeing river cruise to Picnic Island, an island located between Sanibel and Pine Island that exhibits the natural beauty [...]
Attorney Craig R. Hersch, partner at Sheppard, Brett, Stewart, Hersch, Kinsey & Hill, P.A., will speak at the annual joint meeting for Estate Planning Council of Lee County and Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Lee County, Inc., which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cypress Lake Country [...]
PierSide Grill and Famous Blowfish Bar will once again serve as a hole sponsor for the Putt & Pub Crawl taking place on Saturday, Jan. 16, with its course open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fort Myers Beach. In addition to creating one of nine unique putting greens that will be located throughout [...]
Pure Florida invites guests aboard the M/V Edison Explorer to Discover Matlacha Island during a special cruise to Pine Island on Saturday, Jan. 16, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The day begins with a narrated cruise along the Caloosahatchee River and includes a guided tour of Matlacha Island. An old Florida fishing village, Matlacha [...]
Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will present an Eco-Cruise tour to Picnic Island on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 8 – 11 a.m. The three-hour eco-adventure includes a narrated cruise along the Caloosahatchee River and a guided tour of Picnic Island, a natural, uninhabited island located between Sanibel and Pine Island. During the Eco-Cruise to Picnic [...]
Attorney Matthew Petra has joined the Pavese Law Firm. He primarily focuses his practice in the areas of Real Estate Law and Community Association Law. Prior to joining Pavese, Petra worked as an associate for a large, international law firm based out of Florida. He also worked as a law clerk for a large, statewide law [...]
The Lee BIA Builders Care and Lennar Homes unveiled a new home for the Smith family in Cape Coral, completed in just 18 days, in time for Christmas. Over 150 Lennar associates, along with more than 100 other local business and community partners donated their time, services and building materials to build a brand new house, [...]
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida recently held a seven-week educational program for students of Vineyards Elementary School in Naples. The students of Angela Roche’s fifth grade class had the opportunity to learn a variety of topics related to the world of business, including free enterprise, entrepreneurship, job skills, resume creation and interviews, STEM education, communication skills [...]
The NubAbility Athletic Foundation will host the second annual #DontNeed2 Florida Camp in partnership with the Minnesota Twins Jan. 1 through Jan. 2 for children ages 4 to 16 with congenital or traumatic limb-loss involving one or more limbs. NubAbility will hold a STRONG Camp, Jan. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the [...]
Pure Florida will ring in the New Year with celebratory cruises on Dec. 31, sailing from its Naples location from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Fort Myers location from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Guests cruising from Naples will have the opportunity to indulge in appetizers and drinks while watching the fireworks show, and passengers in [...]
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida recently participated in proceedings regarding a hot topic for debate in Lee County: the adopted Lee County Plan Amendment decision for River Hall and the concern over “overriding public necessity.” Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Suzanne Van Wyk has ruled that a Lee County Plan Amendment should not have been approved [...]
Pure Florida invites Southwest Florida to spend the holidays on the water by offering an array of water adventures for visitors to enjoy on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 in Naples and Fort Myers. On Christmas Eve, all services from Pure Florida’s Naples location will be available, offering eco-tours, sightseeing and sunset cruises, fishing trips [...]
In time for holiday giving, Norman Love Confections introduces three new gift box offerings, including its newest and largest assemblage of award-winning chocolate creations, All Our Love Gift Tower. Norman Love Confections developed the new gift options based on customer requests for larger and more substantial gift options. “Customers were continually asking for larger gift [...]
SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. is pleased to announce the hosts of the 2016 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest’s Chef Vintner Dinners. At the Chef Vintner Dinners on Friday, Feb. 26, the hosts will wine and dine guests with the help of distinguished vintners and local chefs. Each host will present a uniquely themed dinner for [...]
Owen-Ames-Kimball (OAK), a Fort Myers-based construction contracting and management company, has hired Adam Davie as assistant project manager and superintendent. Davie comes to OAK as a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Davie will be joining the OAK team at the Fort Myers office. Owen-Ames-Kimball Company has provided [...]
Matanzas on the Bay on Fort Myers Beach will ring in the New Year by offering guests two great evenings of delicious food specials and live music. Matanzas on the Bay will feature a special New Year's Eve appearance from Father Al and the Jazz Congregation on Thursday Dec. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. [...]
Clothing boutique Saratoga Sundress has opened its first Florida location at Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers. Based in Saratoga Springs, New York, Saratoga Sundress serves as a one-stop boutique that offers a wide selection of on-trend clothing, shoes and accessories for women and girls. Specializing in contemporary fashion, elegantly chic Saratoga Sundress provides a one-of-a-kind [...]
Lee County will once again host the 43rd annual Culligan City of Palms Classic high school basketball tournament Friday, Dec. 18 through Wednesday, Dec. 23 at Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort Myers. The six-day tournament will bring 26 teams from across the U.S. and Canada for a 35-game tournament. The 2014 Culligan City [...]
PierSide Grill and Famous Blowfish Bar on Fort Myers Beach has raised more than $2,400 to benefit the community production of the annual Fort Myers Beach New Year’s Eve firework celebration. With an annual fireworks display costing approximately $20,000 for the fireworks production alone, the Fort Myers Beach community has come together to assist the [...]
Three local real estate experts will provide insight into the local residential, land and commercial real estate industries at The News-Press Market Watch 2016: The Truth About The Market on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers. Throughout the presentation, the speakers will address a range [...]
Retina Health Center and the Foundation Fighting Blindness will host the 13th annual Southwest Florida Macular Degeneration Symposium on Saturday, Jan. 23. The symposium will feature world-renowned experts providing the latest information on treatment options and new discoveries. Attendees will learn about groundbreaking new treatment options for both dry and wet macular degeneration. This free, [...]
Fort Myers Technical College has awarded eight of its graduates with the honorary “Excellence in Action” award, for success in their chosen fields of work. Emmanuel Castillo, Danny Bonessi, Timothy Carter, Carlos Giraldo, Chris Hadsock, Justin Mulligan, Bret Lai and Jeff Thelen, all eight of whom are employed by Micro Control Systems, were recognized. The [...]
Matanzas on the Bay has raised a total of $880 for the Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida through its annual fundraising event, which was held Dec. 11 at Matanzas on the Bay on Fort Myers Beach. Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida held a raffle drawing, and Matanzas on the Bay contributed five percent of the [...]
Owen-Ames-Kimball (OAK) Company announces the promotion of Jan Prindle to vice president of the OAK Florida, Inc., Board of Directors. Prindle will also continue serving in her role as secretary for the Board of Directors. Born and raised in Colorado, Prindle moved to Southwest Florida in 1981 and attended Edison State College (now Florida SouthWestern [...]
Stevens Construction has completed construction of Jason’s Deli at Gulf Coast Landings, announced Mark Stevens, company president. Stevens Construction completed construction of a free-standing 5,330-square-foot Jason’s Deli restaurant which features a dining room, to-go area, kitchen and food preparatory station, walk-in cooler and freezer, beverage station, office, men’s and women’s restrooms and 653-square-foot covered [...]
The Conservatory at Wells Branch recently earned the title of “Best Senior Living (independent/retirement)” in Senior Resource Guide’s first annual Readers’ Choice Awards for the Austin area. Senior Resource Guide invited its readers to cast their votes for the best businesses, people and services in the greater Austin area, resulting in Conservatory at Wells Branch [...]
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency have again earned the organization the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest and most-utilized independent evaluator of charities. In addition to receiving the highest honor from Charity Navigator, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida also holds a Gold rating from [...]
Matanzas on the Bay is hosting its annual fundraising event for the Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida on Friday, Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Throughout the day, Matanzas on the Bay will be donating five percent of all sales to support the Symphonic Chorale. Diners will also have the opportunity to participate [...]
Resident, Florence Swanson, designs “guitar guy” illustration for Google’s self-driving vehicles Conservatory at Wells Branch’s resident, Florence Swanson, recently participated in a special “Paint the Town” contest at Google, and received recognition from the technology company for her contribution. Google invited artists in select cities to submit art to be featured on the prototype vehicles [...]
Raymond Building Supply recently earned a Merit Award for Showroom Design in ProSales Magazine’s 2015 ProSales Excellence Awards for its creation of Design Studio by Raymond’s Naples Showroom. Only six companies were recognized in the awards program, which is dedicated to celebrating professional building material dealers and distributors for outstanding achievements within the industry. Raymond [...]
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida will host the 12th annual Magic Under the Mangroves™ gala dinner and auction fundraiser on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center. Presented by Northern Trust, the Magic Under the Mangroves™ fundraiser is a recognition of the continuing importance of protecting the [...]
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida announces the members of its 2016 Business Hall of Fame, Lee County, Advisory Board. The committee will be led by chairman, Brad Shultz, senior relationship manager at Wells Fargo Bank and vice chairman Travis Merrick, branch manager with GFA International, Inc. Other members selected to this year’s board include: Bob [...]
Design Studio by Raymond’s Naples showroom recently served as a venue for two sessions of the Naples Originals’ 2015 Foodie Camp Naples, hosting Brian Roland, executive chef and owner of Crave Culinaire and his team of chefs, Blake Becker and Torrey Cardy. The culinary team presented guests with a demonstration-style cooking class, featuring four courses [...]
Stevens Construction, Inc. has grown Tampa operations with an expanded office, announced Troy Hernly, vice president of central Florida. Located at 252 Crystal Grove Blvd., the new office reflects the company’s strategy to broaden the geographical area served in the Tampa vicinity. The phone number is 813-949-3030. Stevens Construction has completed a multitude of projects [...]
Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location is presenting Bark on the Ark on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Guests will have the opportunity to bring their dogs aboard the M/V Edison Explorer for a sightseeing river cruise to Picnic Island, an island located between Sanibel and Pine Island that exhibits the natural [...]
Fort Myers Technical College is accepting students for the upcoming spring 2016 semester, which will begin Jan. 26. Fort Myers Technical College offers job skills training in more than 30 professions, including business, hospitality, technology, health science, education, automotive, construction, turbine generator maintenance, cyber security, web development, cosmetology and more. Fort Myers Technical College enables [...]
The Lee BIA Builders Care and Lennar Homes, along with more than 100 other local business and community partners, have come together to build a new home for a family in Cape Coral this holiday season. Lennar has donated their time, services and building materials to build a brand new house, from start to [...]
Pure Florida will offer Sunset Music Cruises on Friday, Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m. departing from its Naples and Fort Myers locations. The 90-minute excursions will take passengers on a relaxing cruise featuring a live musical performance and the stunning Southwest Florida sunset. Passengers cruising from Pure Florida’s Naples location will travel along the Gordon [...]
Southwest’s Florida newest Jason’s Deli location opens on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 16451 Corporate Commerce Way in Fort Myers. Known for serving foods prepared with natural, fresh ingredients, Jason’s Deli at Gulf Coast Landings’ 5,330-square-foot restaurant supports a natural atmosphere with updated surroundings, such as a salad bar now featured in the front of the [...]
Saturday, Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is final voting and toy drive Design Studio by Raymond will hold its second annual “Holly Jolly Gingerbread Challenge” to be on display at Design Studio by Raymond’s Naples Showroom from Monday, Dec. 14 through Saturday, Dec. 19. Held in partnership with the Collier Building Industry [...]
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida welcomes Leif Johnson to the Conservancy. A native of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Johnson found his love for the outdoors on a horse farm where he learned his first lessons in hard work and what it meant to take pride in your work, two lessons that he’s carried with him throughout life. [...]
Gulf Coast Village has welcomed Jill Waruszewski as the new administrator for home care services for the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Cape Coral. With 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Waruszewski will now oversee all areas related to private duty Home Care by Gulf Coast Village. These services include personalized in-home [...]
‘Tis the season for giving, and Norman Love Confections is offering valuable prizes during its Rockin’ Stocking holiday giveaway. From Dec. 1 through Dec. 23, the elves at Norman Love Confections will randomly insert valuable prize vouchers into Norman Love Confections’ 15-piece, 25-piece or 50-piece Signature Holiday Gift Boxes sold in Norman Love Confections’ Fort [...]
Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will present an Eco-Cruise tour to Picnic Island on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. The three-hour eco-adventure includes a narrated cruise along the Caloosahatchee River and a guided tour of Picnic Island, a natural, uninhabited island located between Sanibel and Pine Island. During the Eco-Cruise to [...]
Lee County Economic Development office has announced the 2016 Lee County Industry Development Authority (IDA) board members. The IDA is a seven-member board appointed by Lee County Commissioners and tasked with fostering industrial and business development. Through Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, the IDA provides a source of long-term, below-market-rate financing for new and expanding manufacturing [...]
Lee County will host the USA Gymnastics-Florida Level 4 and 5 State Championships Dec. 4-6 at Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers. The meet, sponsored by Lightning City Gymnastics and Cheerleading, will bring approximately 600 gymnasts from around the state to compete in Fort Myers. Approximately 1,900 people, including gymnasts and their families, are expected [...]
The Owen-Ames-Kimball (OAK) Company is proud to support the upcoming 92nd annual Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair taking place from Feb. 25 to March 6, 2016. OAK is funding the purchase of 20 new animal pens that will enhance the safety of the animals and 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) members. Every [...]
Cape Coral Technical College will host an open house event Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., showcasing Cape Coral Technical College’s business, technical, health and culinary occupation education programs for students interested in enrolling for the upcoming semester. The open house event will also feature a car show, food and bounce houses for [...]