The Fort Myers Miracle are teaming up with NBC2 to ensure baseball fans in Southwest Florida are prepared for the 2018 hurricane season. Hurricane Preparedness Night on June 7 at Hammond Stadium features NBC2 chief meteorologist Allyson Rae and morning meteorologist Jason Dunning. Both forecasters will be distributing WBBH’s new 2018 Hurricane Guide and speaking [...]
With Father’s Day right around the corner, Bell Tower Shops is hosting its “Dogs and Dads” Yappy Hour on June 8 to celebrate man’s best friend. All pooches should come dressed to impress in their best dad-wear, showing off their favorite necktie or bowtie in honor of dad. Pet owners can enter their dogs in [...]
The Academy of Lifelong Learning at Shell Point Retirement Community invites the Southwest Florida community to attend its June Academy classes, which will feature informative discussions on Vietnamese history and successful writing practices. Classes will take place on June 4, June 11, June 18 and June 23 at Shell Point in Fort Myers. “Vietnam: Its [...]
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business leaders, is planning a sweet destination for its June 12 networking event. The popular social event will be held at Norman Love Confections’ McGregor Chocolate Salon. Participants will have an opportunity to sample some of the award-winning chocolatier’s handcrafted premium chocolates and to learn about the company’s [...]
A junior at Golden Gate High School who sold advertising space on her prom dress as a fundraiser has donated the proceeds to Guadalupe Center. Aubrey Garcia, like many teenagers in Collier County, witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma and searched for ways to help those in need. Garcia’s fundraising idea was [...]
Bell Tower Shops will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Memorial Day to accommodate Southwest Florida residents looking to shop, dine and enjoy the national holiday. Operating hours for anchor stores, restaurants and the movie theater may vary from regular center hours. Several restaurants and boutiques at Bell Tower Shops have announced special [...]
Owen-Ames-Kimball Company (O-A-K), a premier general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, has moved into a larger Naples office to accommodate the company’s growth in Collier County. The new 1,600-square-foot office is located at 5117 Castello Drive, Suite 2, just southeast of the intersection of U.S. 41 and Pine Ridge Road in Naples. [...]
Creighton Construction & Development has completed the construction of a new 7-Eleven convenience store with gas station in north San Antonio, Texas. Located at 12011 West Ave. in San Antonio, the project includes the ground-up construction of a 3,062-square-foot convenience store with six fuel pumps and 12 dispensers. Creighton’s team for this project was led [...]
BSSW Architects, Inc., a full-service architectural firm founded in 1980, has announced the hiring of Oscar Prieto as an architectural designer. Prieto is skilled in software for technical drawing, graphic imaging and three-dimensional renderings. Additionally, he has managed all phases of architectural projects including design, construction documents and construction administration for several high-end residential projects. [...]
Whenever we discuss potential opportunities with prospective clients, we’re often asked about our specialty. Certainly, you must have one or two types of businesses that are your forte, they assume. The truth is, Priority Marketing serves a broad spectrum of clients in nearly every industry including attractions and entertainment, hospitality, retail, medical, construction, legal, financial, [...]
With the 2018 baseball season approaching, the Fort Myers Miracle added Priority Marketing to its dynamic team. Our charge was to secure a broad range of media exposure and increase community awareness, and ultimately boost ticket sales to begin the season. Priority Marketing developed a multimedia, multiplatform campaign centering around Opening Nights, a promotions-packed two-night, [...]
Creighton Construction & Development has completed the remodeling work on a 7-Eleven convenience store with gas station in Fort Myers. Located at 13550 Treeline Ave. in Fort Myers, just north of the main entrance to Southwest Florida International Airport, the remodel project includes a 5,613-square-foot convenience store with eight fuel pumps and 16 dispensers. Creighton’s [...]
PACE Center for Girls, Lee County is putting the “fun” in funky with a FUNky Fashion Show collection event on June 20 at the Cape Coral Yacht Club. Presented by IBERIABANK, the FUNky Fashion Show features one-of-a-kind pieces created by individuals and businesses made completely from recycled or repurposed items. This year’s featured designer is [...]
Stevens Construction has been awarded the construction management services for two additional tenant build-outs within Marlins Plaza located at 5631 Six Mile Commercial Court in Fort Myers, announced Dan Adams, vice president south Florida. Lena’s Nail Spa, a 2,200-square-foot nail salon will provide a full suite of nail care services with 18 custom pedicure chairs and 18 [...]
Harry Chapin Food Bank recently hosted “A Place at the Table,” a free, educational event to begin the conversation about food insecurity and the steps we can take together in the fight to end hunger in Collier County. Generously sponsored by FPL, the unique event held April 19 at Harry Chapin Food Bank [...]
It’s baby season for wildlife in Southwest Florida, and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is hosting a “Wildlife Hospital Baby Shower” on Saturday, June 2 to help patients at the von Arx Wildlife Hospital. The Conservancy invites community members and supporters to send or bring a gift to help provide the hospital’s youngest patients with [...]
Tampa Bay residents and visitors looking to host their next meeting or celebration at Ocean Prime Tampa will now work with Valerie Bauer to plan the perfect event. As the new sales and event manager, Bauer will create remarkable personalized events, making each guest’s experience memorable. With more than 18 years of experience in the [...]
An exclusive trip to the American Music Awards and a private Costa Rican villa rental for 10 are among the fabulous items being auctioned at PACE Center for Girls, Lee County’s next fundraising event on June 5. Sunset at St. Charles Yacht Club, a Love That Dress! collection event, includes smooth jazz and Latin sounds by [...]
Stevens Construction has completed a Walgreens pharmacy within Florida Hospital Tampa, announced Troy Hernly, vice president central Florida. Stevens Construction renovated an existing gift shop into a Walgreens pharmacy with reception, pharmacy, offices and consultation room. Located at 3100 E. Fletcher Ave. in Tampa, the pharmacy opens for business on May 17. The Stevens Construction [...]
The Fort Myers Miracle are paying homage to Southwest Florida’s favorite fish by changing the team’s name to the Fort Myers Groupers. Miracle fans can breathe a sigh of relief… it’s only for one game! On Saturday, July 21 the team will debut its flashy new Fort Myers Groupers uniforms, which consist of navy blue [...]
The kitchen and dining area at Bistro 41 in Bell Tower Shops was buzzing with excitement in early May as four former contestants from Hell’s Kitchen created culinary magic for 145 patrons. The four celebrity chefs – Milly Medley from Philadelphia, Penn., Sterling Wright from Nashville, Tenn., Bret Hauser from Miami and Barret Beyer from [...]
Foodies and grilling enthusiasts rejoice, Sunshine Ace Hardware is hosting its inaugural Big Green EGGfest grilling celebration in June, featuring a cooking competition to name the best barbecue chef in Southwest Florida. The day of grilling and tasting will take place on Saturday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverside Park, at [...]
Downtown Fort Myers has not hosted a professional baseball game since 2011, but the Fort Myers Miracle are about to change that. City of Palms Park, the former spring training home of the Boston Red Sox, will host the Miracle’s game against the Bradenton Marauders on Wednesday, May 23. It’s Throwback Day for the Miracle, [...]
Owen-Ames-Kimball Company (O-A-K), a premier general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, has announced the appointment of Bob Skalicky as a project manager and estimator in the company’s Fort Myers office. Skalicky has extensive experience as a project manager and project engineer, and his areas of expertise include construction management, proposals and estimates, [...]
Shell Point Retirement Community’s 2018 Summer Concert Series will welcome a performance by Southwest Florida Symphony’s Southwest Florida String Trio at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, in the Grand Cypress Room at The Woodlands at Shell Point, 14441 Woodsong Lane, Fort Myers. The event is open to the public, with tickets available for $20 [...]
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is recognizing national Endangered Species Day with a weekend of special events and educational activities. On Saturday, May 19, visitors to the Conservancy can complete special arts and crafts projects featuring endangered and threatened species. Four special sessions highlight the day: Gopher Tortoise Walk (10:30 a.m.): Take a guided walk [...]
The Lee County Board of Commissioners recently recognized Shell Point Retirement Community with an official proclamation, honoring its 50 years of leadership in the senior living industry. Founded in 1968 by The Christian and Missionary Alliance, Shell Point is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community that offers independent retirement living, assisted living, and skilled nursing [...]
Spice Wine Smoothies, the newest innovative concept to debut at Bell Tower Shops, will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, May 12. Spice Wine serves chilled, refreshingly sweet smoothies infused with top-shelf wines. Non-alcoholic smoothies also are available in addition to hot and cold-brewed coffee, pastries and nitro coffee, which is cold-brewed and infused [...]
Keiser University has recognized Gulf Coast Village as the top local site for its occupational therapy students during the 2017-18 academic year. Gulf Coast Village earned the university’s “Best Fieldwork Site” award after developing a mutually beneficial program in which Keiser students complete their clinical internships at the premier continuing care retirement community. The annual [...]
Calling all superheroes: the Fort Myers Miracle need your superpowers at Hammond Stadium. The Miracle are hosting Superhero Night on Friday, May 18, and rather than challenge their superhuman strength at the box office, all superheroes will be offered free tickets at the ballpark. Miracle superfans can enter a superhero costume contest during the game, [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join in an insightful discussion on education and the Chamber’s Education Foundation during its May General Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 17. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Pelican Preserve, 9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd. in Fort Myers. The [...]
Bell Tower Shops is inviting all mothers to spend Sunday afternoon shopping, dining and enjoying a relaxing beauty treatment on Mother’s Day. Bell Tower Shops will be open on Mother’s Day from noon to 5 p.m., and several tenants will be offering Mother’s Day specials on Sunday, May 13. Chico’s will offer 40 percent off [...]
BSSW Architects, Inc., a full-service architectural firm founded in 1980, has announced the hiring of John Brown as a project manager. Brown is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects and has 17 years of experience in the architecture industry, including work in health care, education, commercial, retail, hospitality and residential. He has [...]
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has announced the addition of a barred owl to its family of animal ambassadors. Olive, an adult barred owl, was admitted to a Sarasota-area wildlife center in late 2017 before being transferred to the Conservancy for further examination. Unfortunately, Olive had sustained multiple injuries to the left wing that doctors [...]
The Academy of Lifelong Learning at Shell Point Retirement Community invites the public to attend May classes that will discuss the environment, politics and history. At 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, Kristie Anders, education director at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, will present “Tides and Currents” in the Grand Cypress Room at The Woodlands at [...]
Lehigh Acres Middle School is hosting a Prism Showcase on May 11 to highlight the incredible work of students in its fine arts and performing arts program. A Prism Showcase is a formal event that allows students in a variety of artistic disciplines to exhibit their work, including music, dance and art. Lehigh Acres Middle [...]
Dunkin’ Donuts is hosting a grand opening celebration on Saturday, May 19 to celebrate the recent opening of its new restaurant at Six Mile Crossing in Fort Myers. With festivities held from 10 a.m. to noon, the celebration will feature a live broadcast from 105.5 FM (The Beat), family-friendly games and activities including cornhole, giveaways [...]
First performance kicks off the summer concert season Shell Point Retirement Community begins its 2018 Concert Series with a performance by Astralis Chamber Ensemble at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, in the Grand Cypress Room at The Woodlands at Shell Point, 14441 Woodsong Lane, Fort Myers. The event is open to the public, with [...]
Stevens Construction has been awarded the construction management services contract for Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc., announced Dan Adams, vice president south Florida. Stevens Construction is demolishing the existing customer service building located at 11900 East Terry St. in Bonita Springs and constructing a new 6,450-square-foot facility to better serve the community, slated for completion at [...]
The League Club has awarded $15,000 to the Guadalupe Center to help support its Smart Start Program, an early childhood education program that prepares Immokalee youth for success in the classroom. Guadalupe Center was among 30 local agencies that received grants totaling $327,970 from The League Club at its Briefcase Breakfast on Thursday, April 5. [...]
More than 1,400 individuals from all faiths, political inclinations and backgrounds came together Thursday in prayer, hearing a message of unity, love and positivity as the community builds a stronger future. The annual Community Prayer Breakfast, funded by more than 40 generous businesses, organizations and residents, is held in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer. This [...]
Summer lineup to feature monthly performances May through August Tickets are now available for Shell Point Retirement Community’s 2018 Summer Concert Series, which features four performances that begin in May and continue through August. Events are open to the public, with tickets available online at www.shellpoint.org/summer or by phone at 239-454-2067. Offering diverse, affordable options [...]
PACE Center for Girls, Lee County is pleased to announce the return of its highly anticipated signature event, the Boo Ball, coming to Fort Myers in October 2018. Featuring an elegant evening of dinner, dancing and a live auction for exceptional travel opportunities and experiences, the Halloween-themed gala will be held Saturday, Oct. 6 at [...]
Tickets are still available for Dress for Success SW Florida’s signature fundraiser, “A New York Night in Black & White” on Friday, May 11, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa, 5001 Coconut Road in Bonita Springs. The following live auctions will be available, announced Nickole Hendra, executive [...]
Rachel Ward Shangri-La Springs is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachel Ward and the hiring of Andrea Weidemeyer. Ward has been promoted to spa supervisor from esthetician, where she is now responsible for the day-to-day operations of the on-site spa, managing the spa staff and delivering superior customer service. Weidemeyer joins [...]
Bell Tower Shops will be THE place for Southwest Florida residents to gather on May 5 as the landmark destination hosts Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby festivities on the same day. The trifecta of shopping, dining and entertainment includes drink specials, giveaways and a hat contest on Saturday, May 5. Cantina Laredo is planning [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced its Business Building Symposium V, set for Sept. 19 at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa. This year’s theme is “Unleash the Spirit of your Organization.” The program includes a series of informative, interactive workshops led by local business leaders, including sessions covering social media [...]
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida will be welcoming nature-lovers aboard the Good Fortune II for enlightening summer eco-cruises led by Conservancy naturalists and Coast Guard-certified captains. The two-hour eco-cruises will depart at 10 a.m. from the Conservancy’s Rookery Bay location, south of Naples along Shell Island Road, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during the months [...]
Shangri-La Springs invites the community to the next art exhibition in its Art & Nature Community Night series, “Tree-cycled.” The free event, offering an evening of artistic and tasteful experiences, will take place on Wednesday, May 9 from 6 to 9 p.m., and will feature a tapas dinner, live performances and presentations of artistic works from local [...]
