The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce is presenting its second annual SWFL Craft Beer Week on Sept. 1-5 celebrating Southwest Florida’s craft breweries. SWFL Craft Beer Week begins with a kickoff party at HeadPinz Fort Myers on Thursday, Sept. 1, where attendees can pick up their VIP tickets and receive a sample beer tasting, [...]
Jason’s Deli of Southwest Florida, a leading family-owned deli restaurant, is hosting its 13th annual ‘Kids Eat Free’ event from Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7, offering complimentary meals to children aged 12 and under at four Southwest Florida restaurant locations. According to a recent survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, families with [...]
The School District of Lee County is hosting Social Lee: Careers & Conversations, an informational event that will provide insight on teaching and non-instructional positions within the District, on Thursday, July 28 in Fort Myers. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet District representatives, learn about the variety of career paths available and walk through [...]
Fort Myers Brewing Company is getting into the holiday spirit with Christmas in July festivities from 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday, July 22. The event will feature craft brews, food trucks, live music and holiday fun with a special tapping of Fort Myers Brewing’s popular holiday brew, KegNog. Guests can get a head start [...]
The Preserve, a skilled nursing, assisted living and memory care community, hosted the Mariners High School JROTC team for a Fourth of July celebration for its residents. The Fourth of July ceremony included a Color Guard presentation of the Colors, The National Anthem, remarks from the cadets and a flag-folding ceremony followed by a performance [...]
The School District of Lee County is hosting two recruitment events in July to fill openings within the District’s Food & Nutrition Services department. With a growing enrollment of more than 95,000 students and 120 schools, the District is seeking talented, high-energy candidates for the 2022-23 school year. At the recruitment events, interested candidates will [...]
Fort Myers Brewing Company is hosting Craft Beer for Clean Water at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, a community fundraiser to benefit Captains for Clean Water. The event will feature craft brews, food trucks, live music and prize drawings, with a goal of raising money to help the 501(c)(3) grassroots nonprofit in its mission [...]
The School District of Lee County is hosting a Virtual Connection Event from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12 that will provide insights on teaching and non-instructional positions within the District. The informational event will provide candidates an opportunity to meet virtually with District representatives, learn about the variety of career paths available [...]
Elite DNA Therapy Services, a comprehensive behavioral and mental health care provider, is hosting a Back-to-School Supplies Drive throughout the month of July that will help area students and schools across the state prepare for the start of the new school year. Through Friday, July 29, Elite DNA is collecting school supplies at more than [...]
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, July 29 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 [...]
Pace Center for Girls, Lee is gearing up for its annual Love That Dress! shopping event with a dress collection that encourages the community to #MakeSpaceForPace. Described as the ultimate feel-good shopping spree of the year, Love That Dress! features shopping and silent auctions with all proceeds benefiting Pace programs and services in Lee County. [...]
The residents of Bonita Bay Club have made clear their advocacy and support of the Lee Health Regional Cancer Center in Bonita Springs by announcing a $1 million goal to increase quality cancer care for the residents of southern Lee and Collier counties. So far, the charitable community has raised more than $900,000 to meet [...]
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will host a networking program on Tuesday, July 12 at the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels’ game. The Leadership NEXT program will delve into the business of baseball with a behind-the-scenes look at running a minor league team. Attendees will hear from leadership of the Mighty Mussels, [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon on July 21 will share insights on how to maintain a greater work-life balance. Guests of the luncheon will hear from speaker David Essel, a best-selling author, counselor, master life coach, international speaker, TV/radio host and minister. During the program, Essel will spotlight ways to take [...]
The Bobby Nichols - Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation has announced its 2022-2023 board of directors, led by Board President Mike Lancellot, Executive Vice President Gerry Wolken and Vice President Bryan Simmering. The board consists of Fiddlesticks members, known as Pipers, who volunteer to organize and run the annual Nichols Cup Pro-Am Golf & Tennis Tournaments. Elected [...]
Better Together and the Lee County Homeless Coalition are partnering to host a Homeless Service Day & Second Chance Pop-up Job Fair on Thursday, July 14 for Southwest Florida job seekers facing barriers to employment including homelessness. A Better Together second-chance job fair helps job seekers overcome barriers to employment by opening the door to [...]
Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families in crisis and preventing the need for foster care, is partnering with First Bradenton to host a summer camp from Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15, serving children across Manatee and Sarasota counties. The Vacation Bible School (VBS) program features a “Spark Studios” theme, where kids [...]
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, June 24 in St. Petersburg. 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 [...]
The Industry Appreciation Awards, which celebrate Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ our workforce and shape their industries, will close nominations for the 2022 awards program on June 30. The awards program is coordinated by the Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office. There is no cost to nominate [...]
Pace Center for Girls, Lee recently celebrated the graduation of eight Pace students with a special ceremony at Broadway Palm in Fort Myers. Surrounded by their families, friends, staff and fellow Pace girls, graduates Dallise C., Madison C., Alicia F., Destiny F., Alexis G., Ciera P., Piper S. and Ava T. were honored during a [...]
Vibe Yoga is offering trauma-informed yoga teacher training from July 22-24 at Vibe Yoga, 13461 Parker Commons Blvd. in Fort Myers. The training is offered for yoga teachers, but also available to yoga students looking to deepen their yoga knowledge for personal use or to someday teach. Leading the training is Lindsay Smith, Vibe Yoga [...]
Fort Myers Brewing Company is kicking off the hottest season of the year with its annual Summer Beer Fest June 23-26, a four-day summer bash featuring live music, food trucks and more than 50 specialty beers. From Thursday, June 23 through Sunday, June 26, Fort Myers Brewing is featuring festivities for families, friends and pets [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon on June 16 will spotlight “Networking in Four Simple Steps.” Guests of the luncheon will hear from speaker Bill Utnage, Southwest Florida regional partner for Master Networks, a national business building organization. Utnage will provide valuable tips on improving networking experiences, including insights into efficient networking [...]
The Dunbar Festival Committee and the Lee County Black History Society are partnering to host the 10th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration at Roberto Clemente Park in Fort Myers from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. This years’ Juneteenth Celebration will be filled with a variety of fun and entertainment for the entire [...]
Pace Center for Girls, Lee will celebrate the next Love That Dress! collection event on Thursday, June 23, at By Rachel Pierce Art Gallery on Sanibel Island. Hosted by local artist Rachel Pierce and Sanibel Mayor Holly D. Smith, the collection party will include drinks, appetizers and prize drawings as well as a chance to [...]
Avow Veterans Committee invites female veterans from all branches to a first-time, free Women Veterans Day event Friday, June 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Avow’s Dick Lee & Mary Martha Tonra Waterview Room in the Ispiri Community Center, 1205 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples. The event will celebrate and honor women who served and [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will spotlight the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau during its networking event on Wednesday, June 1 at Sanibel Captiva Community Bank in Fort Myers. The June program will feature a presentation from Nancy McPhee, product development manager with the Lee County Visitor & [...]
The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are offering free tickets to all Southwest Florida children and teens as part of the minor league team’s School’s Out Celebration on June 3. Public schools in Lee and Collier counties wrap up the 2021-22 academic year on June 2. Many private and charter schools follow a similar schedule. “This [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced its inaugural Chamber Awards, recognizing members for their outstanding contributions to the greater Fort Myers community, taking place at Pelican Preserve Golf Club on Thursday, Aug. 11. The program will feature an award ceremony and gourmet dinner to honor finalists and name honorees for their impact. [...]
Pace Center for Girls, Lee recently raised more than $53,000 during its Love That Dress! collection event, “Sunset at St. Charles Yacht Club,” on May 12 in Fort Myers. Taking place at the exclusive St. Charles Harbour & Yacht Club, the evening featured live music, hors d’oeuvres, refreshing cocktails and silent and live auctions offering [...]
The Southwest Florida Music Education Center (SWFLMEC) is hosting a free community engagement event to share more about their post-secondary music education certificates for musically talented neurodivergent young adults. The event, geared toward prospective students, interested families, music educators and mental health professionals, is on Thursday, May 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at The [...]
Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families in crisis and preventing the need for foster care, is hosting Parents’ Night Out events on Saturday, May 28 and Friday, June 3 in Jacksonville. The program offers parents, grandparents and other caregivers access to a couple of hours of no-cost care for children ages infant through [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will feature a health and wellness expo during its monthly luncheon on May 19, providing an opportunity for business professionals to learn more about organizations within the industry that are members of the Chamber. Some of the health and wellness organizations that will be showcased include Ankle & [...]
Fort Myers Brewing Company is celebrating American Craft Beer Week with a limited-edition, specialty craft brew made in collaboration with Yakima Chief Hops and Gasseling Ranches. Recognized annually by the Brewers Association, American Craft Beer Week runs May 16-22 and is an annual celebration of small and independent craft breweries. Fort Myers Brewing is marking [...]
A cocktail reception at the Naples Yacht Club on April 5 launched fundraising efforts for the Southwest Florida Music Education Center (SWFLMEC), a nonprofit partnering with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs of the Berklee College of Music in Boston to provide music education programs for musically talented, neurodivergent young adults. A [...]
Sunshine Ace Hardware, in partnership with Farm City BBQ of Collier County, has donated $28,000 to nonprofit organizations with programs and services benefiting Southwest Florida youth. The donation, formally presented on May 6, represents proceeds from this spring’s Big Green EGGfest, a family-friendly celebration of barbecue that included food samplings, grilling demonstrations, live music and [...]
The Wonder Gardens has openings for students ages 6 to 12 for weekly “Camp Wonder” summer camp sessions offering educational wildlife experiences, hands-on activities and science exploration. Camp Wonder is offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays from June 6-July 1 and July 11-22. Each week includes a spotlight topic and behind-the-scenes experiences. [...]
Baby season in Southwest Florida is in full swing. Each spring, the longer days and warming temperatures trigger many native animals to begin breeding and nesting. This increase in activity results in a surge in admissions to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital as animal admissions double during spring and summer months. The Conservancy of Southwest [...]
The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are bringing back Party at the Park, a family-friendly postgame concert on May 14 that will feature country music artists Joe Nichols and Parmalee. Party at the Park highlights a six-game homestand against the Palm Beach Cardinals that runs May 10-15 at Hammond Stadium. “Joe Nichols and Parmalee have brought [...]
In celebration of Emancipation Day in Florida May 20, the Lee County Black History Society is offering free screenings of “Invisible History: Middle Florida’s Hidden Roots.” The movie will be shown at Roberto Clemente Park and Dunbar Community School. On Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m., the movie will be shown in the park and [...]
Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families in crisis and preventing the need for foster care, is hosting a Better Luncheon for parents in Manatee and Sarasota counties on Saturday, May 14 at Resonate Life Church in Bradenton. Better Together organizes a luncheon program at various locations each month to bring parents together for [...]
Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families in crisis and preventing the need for foster care, is hosting Parents’ Night Out events on Friday, May 13 in Naples and Friday, June 10 in Lehigh Acres. The program offers parents, grandparents and other caregivers access to a couple of hours of no-cost care for children [...]
The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, raised $30,612 at its sold-out Jazz on the Harbor event to support Southwest Florida children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Held March 19 at Port Charlotte Beach Park, Jazz on the Harbor drew a sold-out crowd, and was a music, culinary and sunset celebration highlighted [...]
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will host a networking program on Tuesday, May 10, that will spotlight what business and property owners need to know to protect their properties during storm season. The program will be hosted from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Library Pizza & Pub, located at 9909 [...]
A fundraiser on April 4 at Bruno’s of Brooklyn raised $18,000 for Community Cooperative. The ticketed dinner featured a live auction and the premiere of chef-owner Cal Bruno’s Plate It Up Challenge. For the video series, Community Cooperative challenged chef-owner Cal Bruno to create a dish in 30 minutes using surprise ingredients donated to the [...]
Family Initiative’s 2022 Autism Acceptance Awards Gala raised over $300,000, far surpassing the goal of $200,000, to provide family-centered compassionate support, innovative programs and evidence-based therapies to children, teens and young adults impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The annual celebration was held at the culmination of Autism Acceptance Month on April 30 at the [...]
Elite DNA Therapy Services, a comprehensive mental and behavioral health service provider, is hosting a food collection drive May 16-31 to support area food banks in their efforts to feed local families during the summer. According to pre-pandemic data from Feeding Florida, 3.1 million Floridians lack access to healthy food, 800,000 of which are children. [...]
Avow Veterans Committee invites veterans from all branches and their families to a free event Friday, May 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Avow’s Dick Lee & Mary Martha Tonra Waterview Room in the Ispiri Community Center, 1205 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples. The event will also be available starting at noon on Facebook Live. [...]
Pace Center for Girls, Lee announces the return of the Love That Dress! collection event, “Sunset at St. Charles Yacht Club,” on Thursday, May 12. Taking place at the exclusive St. Charles Harbour Yacht Club, guests can enjoy an evening of live music, silent and live auctions, hors d'oeuvres and refreshing cocktails. The live auction [...]
Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families in crisis and preventing the need for foster care, is hosting a Better Luncheon for Southwest Florida parents on Saturday, May 14 in Bonita Springs. Better Together organizes a luncheon program at various locations each month to bring parents together for community, to support each other and [...]
