von Arx Wildlife Hospital still admitting patients As Hurricane Dorian approaches the Florida coast, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is proactively preparing. The Nature Center is closed to visitors until Wednesday, Sept. 4, pending the outcome of the storm. However, the Conservancy’s von Arx Wildlife Hospital is open and accepting patients seven days a week [...]
Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center will offer free weekly American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture instruction for families with deaf or hard of hearing children. The sessions are free every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. during the school year at the center located at 1860 Boy Scout Drive in [...]
Lee BIA Builders Care has helped provide an elderly Fort Myers couple and their son with an accessible bathroom that enhances the family’s health and safety. Ralph Hauser, 93, served aboard the USS Flaherty during World War II and was part of the crew that captured the German submarine U-505, which was the only German [...]
Wine-infused fruit sorbet smoothies are now available at Norman Love Confections’ McGregor Chocolate and Dessert Salon, 13261 McGregor Blvd., Suite 105, in Fort Myers. “Wine is infused into our made-fresh daily lemon, raspberry, mango and strawberry sorbet to create cool, refreshing smoothies,” said Norman Love, president and founder, Norman Love Confections. “It’s a sweet summer [...]
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s 2019 Business Hall of Fame, Collier County event, which will induct Huntley “Bud” Hornbeck II, area chairman for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., and Dan Lavender, president and CEO of The Moorings Park Institute, Inc., into its Business Hall of Fame. The [...]
Featured Event Sept. 27 – The Lee Health Foundation is coordinating Clips for Cancer to raise awareness and support for Barbara’s Friends – Golisano Children’s Hospital Cancer Fund. Doctors and hospital staff, along with community leaders, will have their heads shaved by pediatric cancer patients in exchange for donations to Barbara’s Friends, which provides funding [...]
Video is the only way to tell a story with audio, visuals and movement, making it an extremely attractive and effective form of communication. Videos are used to educate and enlighten, motivate and celebrate. They can demonstrate the value of a product or service by showing it in use. They can explore problems, challenges [...]
Since its founding in 1992, Priority Marketing has generously donated pro bono and discounted professional services to more than 200 organizations across Southwest Florida. On an individual basis, employees have donated their time, talent and resources to countless nonprofits, including an employee-driven “Jeans Friday” program that raises thousands of dollars annually for United Way. And [...]
Each month, we spotlight some of the outstanding media coverage of our clients’ news and events. You’ll see them featured frequently in newspapers and magazines, on television and radio, and on blogs and social media. In August, Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida had a change in leadership as CEO and President Mike Ellis retired after [...]
Earn to Learn FL, a matched-savings financial assistance program, has launched an online platform to administer financial literacy training for students to improve their money management skills and budget for their technical training, professional certifications, or college degree programs. To qualify for financial assistance, Earn to Learn FL requires students pursuing postsecondary education to successfully [...]
Chocolate is the perfect gift: always the right size, and great for the people on your list who have everything. Everyone can use a little love, and there are chocolate gifts for every gift list in the 2019 Holiday Collection from Norman Love Confections. The 2019 Norman Love Confections’ Holiday Collection features a trip down [...]
The 16th annual Rumrunners’ Celebrity Chef Night raised $110,000 to support Barbara’s Friends, Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida’s Cancer Fund, which assists children and their families in their fight against cancer. The popular event, held Aug. 14 at Rumrunners restaurant at Cape Harbour, attracted more than 175 guests and featured culinary creations from local [...]
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will highlight health and wellness during its Sept. 10 session at Lee Health Coconut Point, the new comprehensive health and wellness destination in South Lee County. Led by Alex Greenwood, vice president of Lee Health at Coconut Point, Stephanie Wardein, Lee Health director of community affairs, [...]
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida wrapped up the 2018-19 academic year with record numbers, a fitting way to celebrate its 25th year of experiential learning programs for kindergarten-12th grade students in Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties. During the 2018-19 school year, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida served 12,498 students, a 7% increase in overall participation. [...]
Guadalupe Center has earned gold-level recognition from the Florida Early Care & Education Recognition Program for its exemplary efforts in implementing strategies that help prevent childhood obesity. Florida Early Care honors child care centers and early learning programs that demonstrate a commitment to best practices in the areas of healthy eating, healthy beverages, reduced screen [...]
Gulf Coast Village, Cape Coral’s premier Continuing Care Retirement Community, has hired seasoned health care leader Jackie Fair as administrator for Palmview, a 130,980-square-foot assisted living and memory care facility. Palmview offers 80 assisted living and 48 memory support residences, and is part of Gulf Coast Village’s full continuum of care for adults over age [...]
Creighton Construction & Development has announced the completion of a 7-Eleven convenience store with fuel and covered canopy structure in Miami, as well as the start of several new 7-Eleven projects in Florida and Texas. The company has completed a new 3,000-square-foot convenience store with eight fueling positions at 10698 S.W. 24th Street in Miami [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced an exciting line-up for its 2019 Business Summit presented by HBKS Wealth Advisors set for Sept. 20. The summit, now in its sixth year, will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa, 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive in Fort [...]
The owner and president of GCM Contracting Solutions will be presenting his company’s latest innovations to an international audience of marina industry leaders in December. Robert Brown, who founded GCM in 1988, will address the advantages of drystack automation and tilt-up construction at The Docks Expo, a three-day conference attended by marina and dock owners, [...]
Kelly L. Fayer was named 2019 APEX Awards recipient at the annual event of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee. The APEX Awards recognize local women with outstanding reputations for professionalism, philanthropy and leadership. The 14th annual APEX Awards were held Aug. 16 in Cape Coral. Presented by Sanibel Captiva [...]
Pavese Law Firm partners, William T. Haverfield II, Christopher J. Shields, Steven C. Hartsell, Neale Montgomery, and Frank A. Pavese, Jr. were selected by peers for inclusion in the 26th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Haverfield was selected in the practice area of Family Law, Shields was selected in the practice area of [...]
Gulf Coast Village was buzzing with youthful energy this summer as 50 teenage volunteers lent a helping hand to residents. Students worked side-by-side with Gulf Coast Village staff to lead interactive, engaging activities like arts and crafts, bingo, fitness classes, afternoon teas, social events and more. “Our teen volunteers are 60, 70 and even 80 [...]
VIP tickets are now on sale for Shop for Success, Dress for Success SW Florida’s eagerly awaited annual signature shopping event. The free shopping extravaganza will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower, 13051 Bell Tower Drive in Fort Myers. VIP tickets [...]
On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Lee County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed rezoning of the Troyer Brothers property on SR82 to permit mining operations for up to 35 years. Members of the public who appeared before the Hearing Examiner in the initial public hearing on this case are eligible to participate [...]
Guadalupe Resale Shop is celebrating National Thrift Store Day on Saturday, Aug. 17 by offering free tote bags to the first 50 customers and complimentary coffee, tea and cookies. Guadalupe Resale Shop is an upscale boutique that sells like-new furniture, home décor, kitchenware, artwork, lamps, linens, DVDs and CDs, books and all types of ladies [...]
Norman Love Confections has hired seasoned professional Liz Zollars as its new corporate sales manager for Central Florida. In this newly added role, Zollars will serve as the chocolatier’s concierge for Orlando-area businesses and organizations wishing to create a corporate gifting program for their valued employees, clients and prospects. Norman Love Confections packages its handcrafted, [...]
Cypress Pharmacy will host its monthly Seminar Saturday Sept. 14 with a discussion by Natural Health Consultant Dr. Stan Headley on the benefits of hemp-derived CBD oil for anxiety and depression. Seating at the popular free public seminars is limited, and available seats fill up quickly. The seminar will be held from 1 to 2 [...]
Ocean View & 7th, a contemporary boutique offering on-trend clothing, accessories and gift items, is now open at Bell Tower. The new store offers on-trend fashions suitable for daytime and evening wear, including apparel for the beach, girls’ night out, work, errands and dinner dates. Fashion-forward buyers for Ocean View & 7th have hand-selected collections [...]
Shangri-La Springs, a historic property in downtown Bonita Springs, is offering and organic summer gardening class Thursday, Aug. 15 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The one-hour class will be led by Cecelia Morales, organic garden manager, with topics on summer gardening including vegetables, leafy greens, fruits and herbs and how to propagate and care for [...]
One Way Out has announced its fundraising event, the Purple Tie Ball, to be held from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at The Club at Pelican Preserve, 9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd. in Fort Myers. One Way Out invites the community to help its ministry of reaching women in rough places, brushing them [...]
SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. has introduced its 2019-2020 board of directors, led by Sandy Stilwell-Youngquist as president and Jason Stephens as vice president, in addition to Ray Higdon as vice president of marketing and public relations, Brooke Denson as secretary and Jeff Lagarce as treasurer. SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. board members are responsible for supporting [...]
Guadalupe Center has earned its fifth consecutive five-star rating from the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida, the only preschool in Collier County to earn five stars every year since 2015. Guadalupe Center’s Early Childhood Education Program serves more than 300 students ages 6 weeks through 5 years old, culminating with a Pre-K program that [...]
The Fort Myers Miracle have joined other Minor League Baseball teams across America to raise money for Vs. Cancer, the signature fundraising campaign of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The Miracle will host Vs. Cancer Night on Friday, Aug. 9 at Hammond Stadium to generate support for pediatric brain tumor research as well as family [...]
Lee BIA Builders Care is seeking sponsors and participants for its third annual Charity Clay Shoot on Dec. 6 in Punta Gorda. The tournament offers individual shooters and shooting teams an opportunity to navigate a multi-station interactive course while completing specialty challenges and competing for prizes. The event is a major fundraiser for Lee BIA [...]
Jason’s Deli of Southwest Florida, a leading family-owned deli chain, is honoJason’s Deli honors community heroes on Labor Day with dine-in specialring community heroes this Labor Day with a 10% off dine-in special. On Monday, Sept. 2, active and retired members of the military, firefighters, paramedics and law enforcement officers can show up in uniform [...]
The August General Membership Meeting of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will be music to members’ ears as performing artist Sheena Brook offers a mini-concert and members of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) reveal details of the sixth annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest. The VCB will announce the final list [...]
The coveted Diamond and Platinum level sponsorships remain for the Brown & Brown Insurance of Southwest Florida’s fourth annual Charity Golf Outing, which will be held Sept. 27 at West Bay Golf Club. The top sponsorships offer a multitude of benefits, including entry for a pair of foursomes, a speaking opportunity at lunch, a table [...]
Customers at Sunshine Ace Hardware and Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware stores joined a quest to improve local waterways and the economy by donating $9,529 for red tide recovery programs. Over a 17-day period this summer, Ace Hardware associates asked customers if they’d like to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar to support Coastal [...]
Go behind the lights and action of the new Dave & Buster’s, the area’s popular new entertainment destination at Bell Tower, with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Each month, the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership NEXT program offers unique educational and networking opportunities for advancing business professionals in Southwest Florida. The Aug. 13 session [...]
More than 420 students attending Guadalupe Center’s Summer Enrichment Program and Early Childhood Education Program received free dental screenings through a program funded by the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) this summer. One by one, children climbed into exam chairs in July to have their teeth and gums examined by dental hygienists and residents [...]
Hope Healthcare has announced additional sponsors for Shine, its inaugural signature benefit for Hope Kids Care. In addition to Title “Starlight” sponsor Babcock Ranch, sponsors for the Oct. 11 event include: “Sparkle” sponsor Millennium Physician Group; “Bright” sponsor Gunterberg Charitable Foundation; “Twinkle” sponsor Priority Marketing; “Glitter” sponsors Brown & Brown/Florida Blue, DeAngelis Diamond, Lee County [...]
GCM Contracting Solutions announces the construction of a 38,400-square-foot flex warehouse facility in East Cape Commerce Park, 917 East Industrial Circle in Cape Coral. Groundbreaking of the flex warehouse facility with dock-level loading bays, is planned for July, with leasing and completion anticipated in January 2020. The project manager for GCM is Rudley Lewis, and [...]
Fort Myers Brewing Company is hosting a community fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 10 to benefit the family of a 7-year-old Cape Coral boy who is battling leukemia for the third time. The #AdynStrong Fundraiser will feature food trucks, drinks, live music and auction items, with a goal of raising money to help the Pickett family [...]
Stevens Construction has won an Aurora Award at the Southeast Builder’s Conference. The Aurora Awards honor the best in construction in a 12-state region. In a ceremony held on Aug. 2 in Orlando, Stevens Construction earned an Aurora Award in the best commercial project over 20,000-square-feet category for the Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing [...]
Attorney Justin Mazzara has joined Pavese Law Firm and will be practicing in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Construction, and Business Law. Mazzara earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida and graduated cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with his Juris Doctor. Mazzara was admitted [...]
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce its incoming board of directors, elected to serve through 2020. The board of directors will be led by chair, Scott Fischer, CEO of Scott Fischer Enterprises; past chair, Curt Todd, senior vice president for Wells Fargo; treasurer, Tom Pitser, senior investment consultant at Robert W. Baird [...]
Canine cops, furry firefighters and pooch paramedics will be strolling the catwalk at Bell Tower’s next Yappy Hour on Aug. 9. The theme for August’s pet-friendly event is “Paws up for First Responders,” a tribute to law enforcement, firefighters and EMS workers. Dog owners are encouraged to dress their pets in themed apparel, and for [...]
