Shell Point hosts the final session of its fourth annual 2019 Medical Breakthroughs & Discoveries Series with a presentation by Dr. Malissa Wood of Massachusetts General Hospital at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26 at the Village Church Auditorium at Shell Point. This educational health care presentation, entitled “Make This the Healthiest Year of Your [...]
Fifteen generous sponsors have stepped forward to support Pace Center for Girls, Lee County’s 2019 Grande Dames Tea, an annual event celebrating local women for their roles in business, community and philanthropy. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is the Golden Tea Leaves sponsor for the Grande Dames Tea. Silver Tea Cup sponsors are Edison National Bank [...]
Postsecondary education and training in Southwest Florida will be the focus of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s March membership luncheon. Leaders of the FutureMakers Coalition will discuss the program’s progress in boosting education levels among young adults in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. FutureMakers has a goal of increasing the number [...]
Land Solutions has established LSI Companies to operate as the umbrella organization serving the company’s homebuilder, developer, landowner and investment clients. LSI Companies will function as the parent company for Land Solutions and Development Solutions, as well as the company’s newly established commercial property division, LSI Commercial, which focuses on the acquisition and disposition of [...]
Colton Dixon, Russell Dickerson, special guest to take stage at Hammond May 10, 11 The Florida State League Champion Fort Myers Miracle are excited to announce their 2019 Promotional Schedule, highlighted by back-to-back concerts on May 10 and 11 at Hammond Stadium. Christian rock icon and American Idol alum Colton Dixon will perform following [...]
Cyndie Witthuhn, ARNP-BC, founder and owner of Advanced Aesthetic Solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of Ariane Mariano as the med-spa’s new clinical esthetician. Mariano is a trusted and accomplished clinical esthetician with 30 years of experience in the skin care and beauty industry. She is skilled in treating diverse skin types and conditions [...]
Chasing Dallas, The Echo, Deb & The Dynamics and Bite the Bullet will be headlining the 10th annual BBQ, Bands & Brew festival on April 7 in Fort Myers. A highlight of each year’s event is an impressive lineup of Southwest Florida’s top pit masters competing for the title of “Best BBQ in Town.” Famous [...]
Shell Point Retirement Community concludes the Southwest Florida Symphony installation of its 2018-2019 Fine and Performing Arts Series with a performance of “Back-to-Back Bach” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at The Village Church on The Island at Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd. in Fort Myers. Tickets for this event cost $25 and [...]
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida has announced sponsors for the organization’s seventh annual Breaking Par at Grandezza Gala & Golf Tournament in March. Lee Health is the CEO Academy Program sponsor. The CEO Academy, JA’s flagship program, is a weeklong, business school summer camp for rising high school juniors and seniors that’s held at Florida [...]
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida raised a record $2 million net at its 15th annual Magic Under the Mangroves gala held March 7 at the Conservancy Nature Center. “The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has been fighting to protect our water, land, wildlife and future for 55 years,” said Rob Moher, president and CEO of the [...]
Fort Myers Brewing Company, which just celebrated its sixth anniversary, won two prestigious medals at the Best Florida Beer Competition in Tampa. The local brewer took home the gold medal for its classic Sand Loafer in the Wheat-Rye Beer category and bronze for its flavorful chocolate stout Somebody Else’s Dream in the Coffee/Chocolate Beer category. [...]
Funds will help nonprofit provide emergency construction services for local homeowners in need Lee BIA Builders Care, the nonprofit charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association (BIA), has received a donation of $4,682 from the GulfShore Mustang Club of Southwest Florida, supporting the nonprofit’s efforts to provide emergency construction services at no cost to [...]
GCM Contracting Solutions has completed construction of a new 10,000-square-foot warehouse and office complex for Greenscapes of Southwest Florida. GCM Contracting used tilt-up concrete construction to build the south Fort Myers warehouse that will serve as Greenscapes’ equipment hub and business offices for Lee County. From the front elevation, GCM constructed a modern, one-story building [...]
Grilling enthusiasts and foodies are celebrating the April 13 return of Big Green EGGFest, Sunshine Ace Hardware’s popular grilling competition for amateurs and professionals. EGGFest is a family-friendly event featuring live music, grilling demonstrations, all-you-can-eat samplings, craft beer, special offers and a raffle to win a large Big Green Egg. The highlight of EGGFest is [...]
Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, and Iberia Bank will host their second annual March Madness Bracket Challenge to raise money for essential programs that assist abused, neglected and abandoned children in Southwest Florida. The pick ‘em challenge is an online bracket competition that awards points for correct picks in each round of the [...]
Bell Tower is once again partnering with iHeartMedia to deliver a premier setting for St. Patrick’s Day revelers to eat, drink and listen to music. The second annual “Mall Crawl” on March 16 will feature four of Bell Tower’s distinguished establishments – World of Beer, Bistro 41, Cru and Society – joining forces with four [...]
Dr. Sarah Eccles-Brown earns certification in iStent Inject procedure Elmquist Eye Group is pleased to announce Dr. Sarah Eccles-Brown has earned certification to perform iStent Inject, a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of glaucoma that is now being offered by Elmquist Eye Group. Glaucoma, a common disease causing damage to the optic nerve, often [...]
Norman Love Confections is refining the classic Easter chocolates with an exclusive line of candies created specifically for the holiday. Norman Love Confections is introducing its limited-edition 2019 Easter Collection featuring 10 rich egg crèmes in white, dark and milk chocolate. In addition to fruity favorites strawberry and lemon, the collection’s delicacies include mint cookie, [...]
Tickets, sponsorship opportunities now available for April 18 event Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce that Dave Copham and Scott and Diana Willis will be inducted into its 2019 Business Hall of Fame, Lee County. The laureates will be honored during a dinner and awards ceremony on Thursday, April 18, with a [...]
Shell Point Retirement Community’s 2018-2019 Fine and Performing Arts Series welcomes Boilermaker Jazz Band to the stage for a performance of “Benny Goodman: When Swing Was King.” The concert will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at The Village Church on The Island at Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd. in Fort [...]
Matanzas on the Bay on Fort Myers Beach is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year by offering festive dining and drink specials throughout the day on Sunday, March 17, accompanied by live entertainment and scenic waterfront views. Starting at 11 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day, Matanzas on the Bay will offer a buffet-style dining experience, [...]
Raymond Building Supply is pleased to announce the hiring of Corie Briody as the company’s marketing and events coordinator. Based out of Raymond Building Supply’s North Fort Myers showroom, Briody is responsible for the day-to-day marketing and event coordination for the company, a leading building supply provider serving Lee, Collier, Sarasota, Hamilton, Broward and Hillsborough [...]
Minnesota Twins players, coaches and alumni joined baseball fans and business sponsors at the 21st annual Minnesota Twins Celebrity Golf Classic, which raised more than $95,000 to support Lee Health programs at Regional Cancer Center. The Golf Classic featured Twins legends Bert Blyleven, Tony Oliva, Dan Gladden, Joe Nathan and a mix of current and [...]
Southwest Florida’s Newest Entertainment Destination to Open April 8, 2019 Dave & Buster’s is slated to open its 126th location on April 8th at Bell Tower and is looking to hire enthusiastic individuals to join the team. Positions are available in both front- and back-of-house, including servers, bartenders, hosts, line cooks, game techs and more. [...]
Roger Vasey, a longtime supporter and board member at Guadalupe Center, has been named a trustee emeritus in recognition of his distinguished service, engagement, consistent philanthropic support and leadership in the nonprofit organization. Vasey began his tenure on the board of trustees in 2003, and served as chair from 2009-2013 during which time Guadalupe Center [...]
Throughout March, customers at four Jersey Mike’s locations in Southwest Florida can donate to the Little Red Wagon Fund at Golisano Children’s Hospital. The monthlong campaign culminates March 27 with Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving, when the four restaurants will donate 100 percent of the day’s sales to Golisano Children’s Hospital. The Little Red Wagon [...]
Throughout March, customers at four Jersey Mike’s locations in Southwest Florida can donate to the Little Red Wagon Fund at Golisano Children’s Hospital. The monthlong campaign culminates March 27 with Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving, when the four restaurants will donate 100 percent of the day’s sales to Golisano Children’s Hospital. The Little Red Wagon [...]
Fifty sophomores, juniors and seniors from Immokalee High School had an opportunity to network with and learn from successful business leaders during Guadalupe Center’s inaugural Leadership Day on Feb. 12. Leadership Day featured a dozen professionals and entrepreneurs offering insight into their occupations and inspiration to pursue a college education and a career, both key [...]
More than 225 bidders came together for the 2019 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest on Feb. 24, with Live Auction proceeds totaling more than $1.9 million in support of SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc.’s efforts to build healthy minds and lives for the children of Southwest Florida. Held at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort [...]
To celebrate its sixth anniversary this weekend, Fort Myers Brewing Company is introducing more than a dozen limited-edition specialty beers, some of which might only be flowing from the tap for a few hours. “We are always experimenting in our brewery and asking patrons and friends to provide feedback and we’re really looking forward to [...]
Shangri-La Springs is pleased to announce the hiring of Cindy Ekonomou as the historic property’s director of sales. A seasoned professional with more than 30 years of hospitality management experience, Ekonomou is responsible for directing, overseeing and managing all sales and catering activities. She will be the primary point of contact for prospective and current [...]
Elite RV & Boat Storage will open March 1 in south Lee County, offering covered and fully enclosed units in a premier facility conveniently located between Naples and Fort Myers. The new facility emphasizes security and safety. RVs and boats will be protected through state-of-the-art video surveillance with a motion detection system, a gated entry, [...]
The School District of Lee County, headquartered in Fort Myers, will participate in Florida A&M University’s multidiscipline internship and recruitment fair on March 6. A growing school district with more than 96,000 students, The School District of Lee County is preparing to hire hundreds of new teachers in anticipation of the 2019-20 academic year. The [...]
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is celebrating Earth Day on April 13 with its biggest community event of the year. The Earth Day Festival includes educational programs and interactive shows led by Conservancy staff and volunteers, as well as a “Super Science Show” with Glen Beitmen, aka Mr. Glen. Children can enjoy hands-on activities and [...]
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida has earned national recognition for meeting each of its parent organization’s operational standards for compliance, student impact, operational efficiency, financial stability and sustainability. Currently celebrating its 25th year of serving Collier, Lee and Charlotte county students, the Southwest Florida area of Junior Achievement was one of 45 nationally, and one [...]
Cypress Pharmacy, a locally owned community pharmacy, has expanded its patient preventative health care services, now offering a variety of affordable in-store vaccinations, including the flu vaccine. The independent pharmacy now administers vaccines for hepatitis A and A/B combination, herpes zoster (commonly known as shingles), tetanus, whooping cough, human papillomavirus (HPV), influenza (flu), measles, mumps [...]
Advanced Aesthetic Solutions is pleased to announce the addition of Marc Schneider, M.D. as medical director for the Fort Myers-based medical spa. In his new role, Schneider will partner with Advanced Aesthetic Solutions’ founder and owner, Cyndie Witthuhn, ARNP-BC, to lead the practice in efforts to continually enhance its client offerings and services. Witthuhn and [...]
Shell Point Retirement Community invites the public to join its 2019 Shell Point Quilt Show, “Great Expectations,” taking place from Saturday, March 2 through Monday, March 4 at Shell Point. Hosted by the Shell Point Quilters, the biennial quilt show will showcase a beautiful display of quilts, lovingly and artistically created by residents of Shell [...]
Good dogs and bad dogs are welcome at the 14th annual Pug Fest, which will be held March 2 at Bell Tower Shops. One of Southwest Florida’s favorite dog-friendly events, Pug Fest welcomes well-mannered canines of all breeds for a costume contest, fun activities and games of skill. This year’s Pug Fest theme is “Bad [...]
Stevens Construction has completed the construction management services of a 7,200-square-foot interior renovation and exterior façade upgrade for Elmquist Eye Group, announced Mark Stevens, company president. Located at 7970 Summerlin Lakes Drive on the second floor just 1.5 miles from Elmquist Eye Group’s former location, the practice is now open for business. Stevens Construction collaborated [...]
Elmquist Eye Group has relocated its Fort Myers operations to a new, expanded office, now open at 7970 Summerlin Lakes Drive in Fort Myers. The 7,000-square-foot office is conveniently positioned near the intersection of Cypress Lake Drive and Summerlin Road, only 1.5 miles from Elmquist Eye Group’s former location. The new office introduces an expanded [...]
Area residents will have the opportunity to learn about local retirement options during Shell Point Retirement Community’s “Shell Point Retirement Roadshow,” a series of free informational seminars taking place in March. During these educational presentations, Shell Point's experienced retirement counselors will offer guests opportunities to learn about the comprehensive lifecare options and resort-style retirement offerings [...]
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is seeking entrepreneurial, business-minded teens for an exclusive weeklong summer camp in which they’ll learn what it takes to become a successful business leader. Open to rising high school juniors and seniors from Charlotte, Collier and Lee counties, the CEO Academy teaches students the basics of starting and operating a [...]
Shell Point Retirement Community continues the Performing Arts program of its 2018-2019 Fine and Performing Arts Series with a performance by Vienna Boys Choir, taking place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at The Village Church auditorium on The Island at Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd. in Fort Myers. Tickets for this event [...]
A coalition of community partners on Wednesday released results of the first comprehensive survey measuring Southwest Florida residents’ views on our changing climate. As hurricanes, floods and wildfires have increased in number and intensity over the past decade, attitudes around the U.S. have been changing, including right here in Southwest Florida. Survey results [...]
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida, Lee County Bar Association present Law Day 2019 Local high school students recently discovered the various facets of the Lee County legal system during the sixth annual Law Day, presented by Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida and the Lee County Bar Association. Law Day 2019 escorted 50 upper class, high [...]
Prospective teachers are invited to register to attend The School District of Lee County’s Spring Teacher Recruitment Fair on April 13 in Fort Myers. Principals and assistant principals, along with members of the District’s human resources team, will be conducting interviews with candidates seeking full-time teaching employment for the 2019-20 academic year. Teaching positions are [...]
Dunkin’ is proud to announce the launch of its 2019 Dunkin’ Florida Scholarship Program, which will award $38,000 in scholarships to high school seniors across the state of Florida. In partnership with Scholarship America, the nation’s largest designer and manager of education support programs, Dunkin' will award $1,000 scholarships to 38 current high school seniors [...]
Pre-school and kindergarten teachers in Southwest Florida are invited to the free Focus on Four Conference being held at Florida Gulf Coast University on Feb. 23. Led by renowned early childhood education specialist Lisa Murphy, the daylong conference will include presentations and discussions that focus on creating child-centered learning environments in which all children can [...]
An explosion of epicurean delight in downtown Fort Myers will be the focus of the Leadership NEXT session in March, with guests hearing firsthand from one of the masterminds behind the River District’s emergence as a hub of culinary originality. Each month, the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership NEXT program offers unique educational [...]
