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 12 distinct, one-night courses suitable for individuals and groups of friends looking [...]
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s 2017 Winter Camp registration is now open to the public. The two-day camp will be held at the Conservancy Nature Center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 27 and 28. Geared for children in second through fifth grades, Winter Camp offers a combination of outdoor adventures, live animal encounters and engaging [...]
Every year, the Conservancy cares for approximately 3,800 injured, sick and orphaned native animals. In honor of World Wildlife Conservation Day, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is hosting a special day of family-friendly activities from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the Conservancy Nature Center. Dedicated to raising awareness of the need [...]
Conservancy of Southwest Florida is offering fun and educational experiences for guests to enjoy this summer at the Conservancy Nature Center. From daily education programs to free admission days to an informative speaker series, a variety of activities and programs are available throughout the summer for guests of all ages. Daily education programs Daily education [...]
More than 1,000 people came out to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Earth Day Festival on April 22 to enjoy a day of fun and celebration of Southwest Florida’s water, land, wildlife and future. “From live animal shows and fossil digs to great music and food, our annual event offers a day of fun for [...]
Attorney Craig R. Hersch’s third book highlights the advantages of an up-to-date Florida-based estate plan Whether to claim Florida residency and how that affects an estate plan is a consideration for seasonal Florida residents and others contemplating Florida residency. Many of those same seasonal residents maintain two residences – one here and another in a [...]
Pure Florida is celebrating spring with a fun Spring Science Cruise featuring EGGciting experiments in Naples and Fort Myers on Saturday, April 15 with cruises departing in Naples at 10 a.m. and in Fort Myers at noon. The Spring Science Cruise is free to children with paid adult admission as part of Pure Florida’s Kids [...]
Pure Florida’s Naples and Fort Myers locations will present celebratory St. Patrick’s Day cruises on Friday, March 17, offering buy one get one free drinks aboard any Pure Florida cruise throughout the day. Passengers cruising from Pure Florida’s Naples location will sail the Gordon River aboard the M/V Double Sunshine. Cruises set sail from at [...]
Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will present Bark on the Ark cruise from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. 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 [...]
As Lee County’s steady recovery from the recession continues, join three local real estate experts who will provide important insights into the local residential, land and commercial real estate industries at The News-Press Market Watch 2017: Focus on Real Estate from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Harborside [...]
Norman Love Confections’ Fort Myers-McGregor Chocolate and Dessert Salon is now offering Bubbles & Bites, a special offering that includes a mimosa, choice of one breakfast pastry and coffee for $12. In addition, Norman Love Confections is offering wine and chocolate pairings, also exclusively at the McGregor Chocolate and Dessert Salon. With the purchase of [...]
Kids cruise free with purchase of adult admission Pure Florida’s Naples location will offer a Kids Science Cruise at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, featuring a fun and engaging science show by Glen Beitmen of “Super Science & Amazing Art” on “The Wonders of Water.” The Kids Science Cruise will be free for children [...]
FMBeautiful Bay Company, a new custom boat tour company on Fort Myers Beach, has partnered with Matanzas Inn and Harbour House to offer guests a one-hour introductory tour for $75 for up to six passengers, or 15 percent off any private and customizable tour experience, accommodating up to six guests. FMBeautiful Bay Company offers a [...]
Pure Florida visitors can now register for cruises, rentals and tours at the touch of a button with the company’s new online ticket reservation system. Guests interested in booking a sightseeing, river, sunset or eco-cruise, fishing trip, boat rental, jet boat ride, jet ski tour or rental in Pure Florida’s Naples and Fort Myers locations [...]
Attorneys Craig R. Hersch and Michael B. Hill share latest in estate planning In recent years, laws surrounding estate, trust, durable power of attorney, health care surrogate and living will have all undergone significant change. Seasonal Florida residents and those contemplating Florida residency should be aware of certain considerations. Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts [...]
Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will present Bark on the Ark cruise from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21. 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 [...]
Kids cruise free with purchase of adult admission Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will offer a Marine Science Kids Cruise on Saturday, Jan. 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The Marine Science Kids Cruises are free to children with paid adult admission as part of Pure Florida’s Kids Cruise Free Saturdays at 10 a.m. program. [...]
Norris Furniture & Interiors will host a design seminar on “The World of Color & High Point Market Fall Trends” at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 at its Fort Myers showroom, located at 14125 S. Tamiami Trail in Fort Myers. Norris Furniture & Interiors’ designer Domnick Minella will lead the seminar, highlighting the latest [...]
Kids cruise free with purchase of adult admission Pure Florida’s Naples location will offer a Kids Science Cruise at 10 a.m. on Dec. 17, featuring a fun and engaging science show by Glen Beitmen of “Super Science & Amazing Art” on “The Wonders of Water.” The Kids Science Cruise will be free for children when [...]
Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will present Bark on the Ark cruise from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. 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 [...]
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has announced that registration is now open for its 2016 Winter Camp, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 28-29. Ideal for second- through fifth-grade students, the award-winning camp programs at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida combine outdoor adventures, live animal encounters and engaging nature-based activities [...]
Naples Soap Company is partnering with local student Olivia Trader to support her mission to prevent bullying. Trader, a 3rd grade student at Christa McAuliffe Charter Elementary School, has launched a six-week fundraising campaign, now through Oct. 28, to install a Buddy Bench at the school’s playground. A Buddy Bench is a simple way to [...]
Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will present Bark on the Ark from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6. 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 [...]
Kids cruise free with purchase of adult admission Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will offer a Marine Science Kids Cruise on July 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The Marine Science Kids Cruises are free to children with paid adult admission as part of Pure Florida’s Kids Cruise Free Saturdays at 10 a.m. program. Children [...]
Locally produced film captures creation of new artificial reefs off Collier County’s coast NAPLES AND FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 21, 2016) – Premiering June 30 at 8 p.m. on PBS/WGCU, a new hour-long documentary film, Paradise Reef, follows a visionary’s quest to secure BP disaster funds, rally community support, and deploy 18,000 tons of concrete [...]
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida will offer free admission for children every Saturday during the months of July and August 2016. As part of the Conservancy’s commitment to connecting children with nature this summer, the Conservancy is offering up to four kids free with a paid adult ticket at $12.95. Visitors can travel around the [...]
Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location is presenting Bark on the Ark on Saturday, July 16 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 [...]
Panel to discuss the state of Lee County The event will begin with networking and breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by the meeting at 8:30 a.m., featuring a panel discussion on the state of Lee County. The event will provide guests the opportunity to hear from community leaders on how to foster economic development in [...]
Family and friends of educators to receive 15 percent off Captain Jack’s Everglades Airboat Tours and Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours are showing their appreciation for teachers by offering a complimentary airboat or swamp buggy ride and free gator show for K-12 grade Florida teachers and education staff June 15 through July 15. In addition to [...]
Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will present an Eco-Cruise tour to Picnic Island on Saturday, July 9 from 8 to 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 [...]
To recognize student academic achievement, Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours and Captain Jack’s Airboat Tours are offering a complimentary airboat ride through the Florida Everglades to students who earn an A or A/B Honor Roll report card for the current school year, redeemable June 11 through Aug. 31, 2016. Students in grades K-12 are asked to [...]
Leadership NEXT, a professional organization for advancing business leaders in Southwest Florida brought to you by the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, will host its next program on June 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bell Tower Shops at Daniels Parkway and US-41 in Fort Myers. The social media focused program will take place [...]
In celebration of summer break, Pure Florida invites children in Southwest Florida to come aboard for educational science cruises offered on select dates at multiple locations throughout the summer months of June, July and August. Expanding upon Pure Florida’s Kids Cruise Free Saturdays at 10 a.m. with paid adult admission departing from both locations in Naples [...]
Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will present an Eco-Cruise tour to Picnic Island on Saturday, April 2 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 [...]
In observation of St. Patrick’s Day, Pure Florida invites the Southwest Florida community to enjoy celebratory cruises on Thursday, March 17, setting sail from its Naples and Fort Myers locations at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., with sunset cruises departing one hour before sunset. Pure Florida’s St. Patrick’s Day cruises are available [...]
Renowned vintners and Southwest Florida chefs have come together to support the mission of SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. through their involvement in The Grand Tasting at the 2016 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, taking place Saturday, Feb. 27 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club. Vintners and chefs participating in The Grand Tasting will [...]
Pure Florida invites guests aboard the M/V Edison Explorer to Discover Matlacha Island during a special cruise to Pine Island on Saturday, March 5, 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 is presenting Bark on the Ark on Saturday, Feb. 20 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 [...]
In observation of Valentine’s Day, Pure Florida invites the Southwest Florida community to enjoy celebratory cruises on Sunday, Feb. 14, setting sail at 5:30 p.m. from its Naples and Fort Myers locations. Pure Florida’s Valentine’s Day sunset cruises are available for $37.50 per passenger at its Naples location, and $32 per passenger at its Fort [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Pure Florida will offer Sunset Music Cruises on Friday, Nov. 27 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 [...]
Children in costume cruise free with purchase of adult ticket Pure Florida invites guests to visit its Naples and Fort Myers locations for a spooktacular Halloween weekend aboard its Halloween Costume Cruises. During each Pure Florida cruise on Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, all children in costume will receive a free bag of [...]
Pure Florida will offer Sunset Music Cruises on Friday, Oct. 30 at 5:45 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 [...]
Cape Coral Technical College is offering evening classes for the fall 2015 semester for Hospitality, Business and Technology, and Health and Medical programs. The Learning Center will also be open for Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) testing on Thursday evenings from 5 to 8. Night programs will begin Tuesday, Aug. 25. The Hospitality program [...]
Pure Florida now offers marine science cruises for school groups and other organizations to provide students with hands-on learning aboard the Naples-based M/V Double Sunshine and the Fort Myers-based M/V Explorer. The cruises offer activities that encourage teamwork and critical thinking as students experience and learn about marine biology, environmental science, local history and the [...]
Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will present an Eco-Cruise tour to Picnic Island on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. The 3.5 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 [...]
Saturday morning Dolphin Watch Sightseeing Cruise free for children Pure Florida’s Naples location is offering children a free ride on the Dolphin Watch Sightseeing Cruise every Saturday at 10 a.m. when accompanied by a paying adult. Children can participate in the “Kids Ride Free” program year-round aboard the M/V Double Sunshine. The 1.5 hour children’s [...]
Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location is offering an Eco-Cruise tour to Picnic Island on Saturday, July 18, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. The narrated cruise will navigate the Caloosahatchee River and includes a walking tour of Picnic Island, a natural, uninhabited island located between Sanibel and Pine Island. The Eco-Cruise to Picnic Island allows explorers [...]
