Fort Myers Brewing Company is kicking off the hottest season of the year with its annual Summer Beer Fest from June 15-18, a four-day bash featuring live music, food trucks and more than 50 specialty beers. Gearing up for the main event, Fort Myers Brewing will also host Tie-Dye Sunday on Sunday, June 4, which [...]
Avow has achieved reaccreditation of The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. “As a heath care accreditor, The Joint Commission works with health care organizations [...]
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties recently held a land dedication ceremony in the Heritage Heights neighborhood, marking the launch of a unique collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that will provide temporary housing for families displaced due to Hurricane Ian. Habitat for Humanity staff, volunteers and community leaders joined representatives [...]
Pace Center for Girls, Lee raised a record $68,600 during its “FUNky Fashion Show” event, held May 9 at the Moose Lodge #2199 in Cape Coral. The event featured a fashion show of one-of-a-kind recycled or repurposed pieces created by individuals and businesses, as well as “ready to wear” looks from Razzle Dazzle. In addition [...]
The Lee County Black History Society plans a program “The Women of 1865 and Thereafter” from 3 to 6 p.m. May 20 at Roberto Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave., Fort Myers. The program will be in a tent at the park and is free to the public with advanced registration. Guests will hear from speakers [...]
The School District of Lee County is hosting its 2023 Virtual Recruitment Fair from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23 to recruit for a range of positions for the 2023-24 school year. During the virtual event, principals and department hiring managers will be interviewing and hiring teachers, school counselors and instructional support professionals. High-demand positions [...]
Meteorologist Nash Rhoades of WINK-TV will lead a hurricane preparation lunch and learn event being held at Gulf Coast Village at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24. Following Hurricane Ian this past September, the need for hurricane planning has become even more clear, which is why the Gulf Coast Village lunch and learn event is [...]
Two-time national champion, first-round NFL draft pick and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow delivered a riveting keynote address touching on faith, humanity and hope at the 2023 Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast. Held May 4 at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, approximately 2,000 attendees heard Tebow talk about how his experiences as an elite athlete [...]
Chicken Salad Chick, a fast-casual, Southern-inspired chicken salad restaurant, is bringing back their "Donate a Meal" initiative for National Nurses Week, May 6-12, to honor the hard work and dedication of nurses in Southwest Florida. Starting this week, with a donation of $9.99 online or in person, the restaurant will deliver one of their signature [...]
Pace Center for Girls, Lee is bringing fun and fashion to the stage with the return of its popular FUNky Fashion Show, to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 at the Moose Lodge #2199, located at 155 Santa Barbara Blvd. N. in Cape Coral. Featuring the creativity of Southwest Florida, [...]
Better Together and Rise Christian Church are partnering to host a community job fair for Lehigh Acres-area residents from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3. The church-based job fair not only connects job seekers with local employers who are ready to hire, but also provides resources to facilitate stronger connections and more [...]
The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are inviting all “Deadheads” to Hammond Stadium as the team hosts its first Grateful Dead Night on April 22. Mighty Mussels fans are encouraged to dress in their favorite Jerry Garcia-styled apparel, tie-dye T-shirts and hippie haircuts. The jazz and funk band “Unlimited Devotion” will perform pregame and postgame music [...]
Fort Myers Brewing Company is marking the halfway point to one of its most popular beer festivals of the year, Oktoberfest, by hosting a Halfway to Oktoberfest celebration from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 that will feature limited-edition brews, German-inspired eats and live music. Specialty beer releases are on tap for the [...]
The 15th Annual Grande Dames Tea has raised a record $155,000 in support of programs for Pace Center for Girls, Lee. Presented by B. Pat O’Rourke, the sold-out celebration was held April 4 at Broadway Palm and honored three local women – Rose Govan, Sunny Lubner and Debbie Prather – for their significant impact on [...]
Family Initiative has launched additional programs and playgroups for children and families diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). “By listening to the children and families we serve, Family Initiative has created new programs that address the needs of their entire family, including siblings, as well as expanding our reach to new parents looking to support [...]
Budget-conscious fashionistas oohed and aahed as models sported the latest designer styles during Guadalupe Resale Shop’s annual Fashion Show and Private Sale. The sold-out March 19 event attracted nearly 120 women and featured volunteers wearing 30 outfits plucked from the showroom floor at Guadalupe Resale Shop, a boutique in North Naples. Models wore trendy cocktail [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its popular Cornhole Tournament on Friday, May 5 at Centennial Park, located at 2000 W. First St. in downtown Fort Myers. Presented by First Horizon Bank, the fourth annual Cornhole Tournament will be held from noon to 4 p.m., offering a fun, friendly competition with [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11 will share insights on navigating insurance policies, claims and storm damage protection for businesses and homes. Reflecting on six months after Hurricane Ian impacted Southwest Florida homes and businesses, Harvey Cohen, owner, founder and president of [...]
Row houses down the street from beachfront property. An arts district to rival such better-known destinations in Sarasota and Miami. Even more leisure-time amenities for a new crop of retirees whose active lives scarcely resemble those of their predecessors. With the region’s red-hot growth showing no signs of slowing, those were just some of the [...]
An annual charity run in Cape Coral has generated $17,000 toward colorectal cancer education, screening and treatment in Southwest Florida. Colorectal cancer, which is preventable, treatable and beatable, is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the country. Nearly 200 participants flocked to the 12th annual Partners in Care Scope for Hope 5K Run, [...]
The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels will open the 2023 baseball season by honoring firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, doctors, nurses and other medical personnel who aided in Southwest Florida’s hurricane response and recovery. All first responders and their immediate family members can receive free tickets to the home opener on Thursday, April 6. [...]
A charitable 5K run and 2-mile walk to benefit head and neck cancer patients is returning to Cape Coral. The Cape edition of the annual Partners in Care 5K/2-Mile Walk happens at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 29 at Jaycee Park, 4125 SE 20th Place, Cape Coral, FL 33904. Free head and neck screenings will be [...]
A nationwide series of charitable 5K runs and 2-mile walks to benefit local head and neck cancer patients is making its West Virginia debut next month in Charleston. The inaugural Partners in Care 5K/2-Mile Walk happens at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at Magic Island, 101 Kanawha Blvd. W. in Charleston. Registration is open now [...]
NAMI Collier County has announced sponsorship and registration opportunities for its 21st annual Hope Shines mental health awareness Walk on May 6, during mental health awareness month. The annual walk will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Baker Park in Naples and will include music, refreshments, face painting, balloon animals and family-friendly fun [...]
SanCap Group Inc., holding company of The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company and its divisions, The Naples Trust Company and The Tampa Bay Trust Company, held its 22nd Annual Shareholders Meeting for more than 80 guests on Wednesday, March 15th at The Club at Renaissance in Fort Myers. Founder and Chairman S. Albert D. Hanser opened [...]
Registration for Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is now open for summer VPK programs in Lee, Collier, Hendry and Glades Counties. The free educational program is available to 4-year-olds that reside in Florida, regardless of family income. Voluntary Prekindergarten gives children a jump-start by preparing them for school and enhancing their pre-reading, pre-math, language, and social skills. [...]
Esteemed chocolatier Norman Love and his award-winning team of pastry chefs at Norman Love Confections will be offering a series of cooking classes this spring and summer for those interested in learning to create artisan confections and exquisite desserts. “Cooking with Love” features courses suitable for individuals and groups of friends looking for an interactive [...]
A pair of charitable 5K runs and 2-mile walks to benefit local head and neck cancer patients is returning to south Florida. The Broward County edition of the annual Partners in Care 5K/2-Mile Walk happens at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at Quiet Waters Park, 401 Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. That same weekend, [...]
A charitable 5K run and 2-mile walk to benefit head and neck cancer patients is coming to upstate California. The inaugural Partners in Care 5K/2-Mile Walk happens at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 16 at Lake Redding Park, 2275 Benton Rd., Redding, CA 96003. Registration is open now through race day, with an entry fee of [...]
10 Twenty Five in downtown Fort Myers is hosting its third annual Autism Acceptance Cornhole tournament fundraiser on Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. to benefit Family Initiative. “More than just fun and games, this event will help us raise awareness of autism acceptance as well as raise funds to purchase and build a sensory [...]
Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, is hosting a Parents’ Night Out event on Friday, April 7 in Fort Myers. The program offers parents, grandparents and other caregivers access to a couple of hours of no-cost care for children ages infant through 17 years old. Better Together will provide background-checked volunteers in [...]
Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families in crisis and preventing the need for foster care, is hosting a Parents’ Night Out event on Friday, March 31 in Ocala. The program offers parents, grandparents and other caregivers access to a couple of hours of no-cost care for children ages infant through 17 years old. [...]
The Florida Everblades hockey team has partnered with Wonder Gardens to help raise funds for the Bonita Springs attraction at the Everblades game against the Atlanta Gladiators at 7 p.m. April 15 at Hertz Arena. It’s the final game of the regular season before the playoffs. Wonder Gardens supporters will receive a $6 discount on [...]
Tickets are available for The Community Foundation’s 2023 Charity Event Awards, which will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower, 13051 Bell Tower Drive in Fort Myers. Recognizing innovation and excellence in event fundraising, The Community Foundation’s Charity Event Awards will celebrate [...]
The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels announced the team’s full promotional schedule for the 2023 season, revealing 14 fireworks shows, four specialty jerseys, three concerts, three beer fests and numerous theme nights and community initiatives. “The Mighty Mussels are known for offering affordable family fun, and we’ve worked hard to make Hammond Stadium the place for [...]
The 7th Annual Kids’ Minds Matter Signature Event: Reflect & Envision took place March 8 at the Innovation Hotel in Naples. The event inspired long-time supporters as well as significant contributions from new donors to raise more than $800,000. “A kaleidoscope metaphor is how we can view the landscape of mental healthcare for children in [...]
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company’s final event of its 2023 Fort Myers Speaker Series will address “The Past, Present and Future of Southwest Florida.” The April 4 event will be led by Aysegul Timur, vice president and vice provost for strategy and program innovation at Florida Gulf Coast University. Timur, who also is a member [...]
Fort Myers Brewing Company earned statewide recognition at the 2023 Best Florida Beer Professional Championships, held March 5 in Tampa. Fort Myers Brewing earned three gold medals for its High 5 IPA, OYA Double IPA and Red Tape Amber Ale, and a bronze medal for its Brown N’ Out barrel-aged beer. Additionally, Fort Myers Brewing’s [...]
Gulf Coast Village hosts educational events focusing on considerations for transitioning into a continuing care retirement community including the timing, preparations, lifestyle and health care options. On Tuesday, March 21, guests will enjoy a presentation on the top 10 best things about making a move to a continuing care retirement community. The event will be [...]
Senior Choice at Home has welcomed Cynthia Rivera to the role of personal care coordinator to serve as an advocate for members, offering continuous wellness and safety plans, routine check ins and arrangement of health services as needed. Rivera brings 24 years of experience in the healthcare industry to the role. Prior to joining Senior [...]
The event includes a butterfly exhibit, Remembrance Ceremony and release of butterflies Avow’s 17th Annual Butterfly Release is scheduled for Saturday, April 1 at Cambier Park in downtown Naples. With over 1,000 butterflies to be released, the event is a beautiful and moving celebration of life and love. Registration is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. [...]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County’s annual Evening at the Ballpark on March 21 will include opportunities to meet and mingle with baseball legends from the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. Evening at the Ballpark, which will be held at JetBlue Park, will feature fun baseball-themed activities and games, dinner on the field, [...]
Grill masters and BBQ lovers will be gathering on April 1 at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs for the 4th annual Sunshine Ace Hardware Big Green EGGfest. EGGfest is a family-friendly celebration of barbecue that includes all-you-can-eat food samplings, craft beer, grilling demonstrations and live music. The event doubles as a cooking competition with two [...]
Better Together and Bronson First Baptist Church are partnering to host a community job fair for Bronson-area residents from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 23. The church-based job fair not only connects job seekers with local employers who are ready to hire, but also provides resources to facilitate stronger connections and more [...]
Better Together and Hollywood Community Church are partnering to host a community job fair for Hollywood-area residents from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. The church-based job fair not only connects job seekers with local employers who are ready to hire, but also provides resources to facilitate stronger connections and more hires. [...]
The free camp from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. is designed for children ages 8 to 12 Avow Kids is offering “Spring Break: Camp Pause” for children 8 to 12 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 14-17 at Aunt Janet’s House on the Avow campus, 1301 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples. The camp is designed for children who [...]
College basketball fans and bracketologists are invited to enter the 2023 March Madness Bracket Challenge, a professionally run NCAA Tournament pool that raises money for programs benefiting local children in foster care. The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, is hosting its 6th annual March Madness Bracket Challenge to help raise money for its [...]
Fort Myers Brewing Company is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day from noon to 11 p.m. on Friday, March 17 featuring specialty beer releases, food and live music. Fort Myers Brewing is releasing specialty brews to celebrate the occasion, including an Irish Red Ale, Turn the Lights Stout and a festive green beer slushie. The Irish Red [...]
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, a lifestyle brand centered around food and wine, is opening in Fort Myers on Monday, April 3, 2023. The new restaurant is located at 13671 Olympic Court in Fort Myers, on Six Mile Cypress Parkway near Daniels Parkway, and is the privately-owned company’s second Southwest Florida location and its 54th [...]
Hundreds of community, business and philanthropic leaders rose up in support of Guadalupe Center at Elevate Endless Possibilities, the nonprofit’s signature fundraising gala. Held Jan. 19 at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, Elevate featured dinner, cocktails, performances by children and professional singers, passionate student speeches and a spirited live auction that featured exclusive experiences, culinary masterpieces, [...]
