Guadalupe Resale Shop is celebrating the season by filling a section of its showroom with holiday décor. Christmas décor includes festive tableware like plates, bowls, glasses and casserole dishes, as well as place settings, table centerpieces, shelf decorations, stuffed animals, bows, lights, angel statues, decorative pillows and even a few ugly sweaters. “Every year, our [...]
Fort Myers Brewing Company’s locally crafted spiked seltzer beverages, Spyk’d Hard Seltzer, has earned six medals and the prestigious title of “Grand National Champion” at the 2021 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship in Oxford, Ohio. In addition to earning the highest honor as the nation’s best hard seltzer brewer, Fort Myers Brewing was awarded three [...]
Every month, Priority Marketing clients and partners host a wide range of events, seminars and activities. Check out the list of client events in December 2021. FEATURED EVENTS Dec. 18: The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center is reopening to members and visitors after the completion of a monumental $5 million renovation and expansion of its Susan [...]
Each month, Priority Marketing spotlights 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 November, Stevens Construction created buzz throughout Central Florida when the company held its groundbreaking for PopStroke Orlando, an experiential golf and casual dining concept. The construction management company recently broke ground on PopStroke Sarasota [...]
Stevens Construction Inc. earned two awards at the Lee Building Industry Association (BIA) Industry Awards, announced Mark Stevens, company president. Stevens Construction won a Summit Award for best healthcare project for SWFL Children’s Charities Eye Institute of Golisano Children’s Hospital. As part of the Lee Health continuing services contract for outpatient facilities, Stevens Construction provided [...]
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center is reopening Dec. 18 to members and visitors after the completion of a monumental $5 million renovation and expansion of its Susan and William Dalton Discovery Center. The expansion includes the new John & Carol Walter Discovery Wing featuring an Invasive Species Gallery and digital Climate Change Gallery. [...]
Sunshine Ace Hardware is celebrating the eighth local family to experience home ownership through the company’s thriving partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Collier County. Sunshine Ace participates in Florida’s Community Contribution Tax Credit Program, which provides tax credits and sales tax refunds to participating companies. The incentives encourage businesses to make donations toward community [...]
The School District of Lee County is hosting Classroom Careers: Networking and Recruitment Event on Thursday, Dec. 9, providing insight on careers as teachers, guest teachers and paraprofessionals within the District. With a growing enrollment of more than 95,000 students and 120 schools, the District is looking to connect talented, high-energy candidates with instructional and [...]
Bonita Springs resident and attorney Tom Schneider has joined the board of directors for The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit. The foundation recruits, trains and supports volunteer child advocates who represent abused, neglected and abandoned youth in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. Board members are responsible for program oversight, fundraising, event [...]
Steven Price has joined Stevens Construction as project manager, announced Michael Waskiewicz, Orlando division manager. Bringing 20 years of experience, Price has a vast resume of healthcare, senior living and education construction experience throughout Central Florida. As project manager in the company’s Orlando location, Price is responsible for ensuring the schedule and budget goals established [...]
Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families in crisis and preventing the need for foster care, is launching a Parents’ Night Out program with upcoming dates including Nov. 19 and Dec. 11. Monthly events will offer parents access to a couple hours of no-cost care for children ages infant through 17 years old. Better [...]
The Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs is hosting Brews for the Birds & the Bees Saturday, Dec. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring beers from local breweries, live music and food trucks. Money raised will support and enhance the lives of the resident birds at the zoological park and botanical garden. The event’s Grand [...]
Fort Myers Fire Department stations are serving as collection points through Monday, Nov. 22 for Community Cooperative’s annual Full Plates Project to collect and distribute Thanksgiving meals to the area’s hungry. Donations being collected include turkeys, canned corn, canned fruit, canned yams, can/jar gravy, canned green beans, boxed cornbread or muffin mix, boxed mash potatoes, [...]
Nearly 50 job seekers facing barriers to employment will have the chance to meet with over a dozen hiring employers on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at a Second Chance community job fair hosted by Better Together and Grace Church. Every year, more than 650,000 Americans are released from prison and faced with challenges for re-entering the [...]
James Stephens Elementary School is hosting a Fall Fest to celebrate the season with food, entertainment and family fun. The free community event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18 at James Stephens Elementary, 1333 Marsh Ave. in Fort Myers. Attendees will enjoy fresh food prepared and provided by local restaurants and [...]
Shangri-La Springs is offering “Holiday Dinner Under the Stars” Dec. 16 in the courtyard from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with music by David Hunter. Dinner will include salad, entrée and dessert will be served banquet style, with a cash bar for beer and wine. Catered by Artichoke & Company, entrees will be a choice of [...]
Kathleen O. Berkey was named 2021 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 15th annual APEX Awards were held Nov. 12 at The Westin Resort at Marina Village [...]
Pro-Tec Plumbing & Air has created a new scholarship program in partnership with Fort Myers Technical College that will help fund tuition costs for students pursuing careers in plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R). Pro-Tec will provide four $1,000 scholarships annually. Students must be at least 21 years old and complete an essay [...]
The Everglades Coalition has opened registration for its 37th annual conference Jan. 6-8, 2022 at Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. This year’s theme is Everglades Restoration: Investing in a Climate Resilient Future. The 2022 conference offers both in-person and virtual attendance options. Early-bird discounted registration is available through Dec. 6. The full schedule [...]
Call It Closed International Realty has expanded into Virginia, the 14th state served by the fast-growing, cloud-based real estate brokerage. The company is actively recruiting real estate agents across all markets, including Richmond and Alexandria. Founded by Chad and Aprile Osborne, Call It Closed International Realty is the first and only national, cloud-based, 100% commission [...]
Eighty golfers played in the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Fed Cup 2021 at Lely Classics Golf Course at Lely Resort & Country Club. The annual tournament raised $20,000 for camp scholarships for Jewish youth. The annual event Oct. 19 included breakfast, lunch and prizes. Each year, the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples along with [...]
Stevens Construction’s special projects division has completed SmiLee Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, announced Dan Adams, company vice president, south Florida. Stevens Construction provided an interior renovation of an existing 3,700-square-foot building into SmiLee, a pediatric dentistry and orthodontic office serving families of Lee County. SmiLee features a welcoming lobby with natural lighting offering lake views, [...]
Nosh on Naples Bay, a new upscale waterfront restaurant coming soon to Naples Bay Resort, is now hiring culinary creatives and managers. Executive Chef and Owner Todd Johnson is seeking an experienced chef de cuisine and sous chefs to collaborate and execute on his new chef-driven, global cuisine concept. Additionally, Johnson is seeking front-of-house managers [...]
Shangri-La Springs will host the first monthly Art & Soul Night on Wednesday Dec. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring live music by the Bonita Springs High School Big Band, an artisan market, community classes, food and beverages for purchase. “We look forward to again hosting these popular monthly events that showcase the artful [...]
The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County honored its top partners, supporters and volunteers through the 2021 Paragon Awards, a program that recognizes excellence and impact on youth. Presented Oct. 18 during the Great Futures Grand Slam Luncheon, Boys & Girls Club President and CEO Megan McCarthy Beauvais honored seven individuals, companies and organizations [...]
The School District of Lee County is hosting Social Lee: Careers & Conversations, an informational event that will provide insight on teaching positions within the District, on Thursday, Jan. 20 in Fort Myers. Ideal for prospective career-changers and working professionals, attendees will have the opportunity to meet District representatives, learn about the variety of career [...]
Frank R. Jenkins Custom Homes, a high-end home builder in Southwest Florida, has broken ground on Bella Linea, an estate home model being built in Miromar San Lorenzo community, which features waterfront homesites and shared boat docks, with floorplans starting at 3,500 square feet. “I think the name says a lot about the home,” said [...]
The Wonder Gardens will return to extended hours Nov. 15. Hours at the zoological park in Bonita Springs daily will be 10 a.m. to last admission at 4 p.m., with the gardens closing at 5 p.m. The Gardens are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. In addition, Wonder Gardens is offering one free day a month [...]
Community Cooperative is asking Southwest Florida to help neighbors in need by providing a holiday meal or gifts. The annual drive to brighten the holidays starts with the Full Plates Project, to make sure there are no plates empty this Thanksgiving. The drive offers the opportunity to donate food, host a food drive or donate [...]
Award-winning Naples-based general contracting and construction management firm Waltbillig & Hood is celebrating five years of providing first-class construction services with the announcement of the company’s expansion into new markets throughout Florida and other parts of the greater Southeastern U.S. Waltbillig & Hood was founded in 2016 by Jay Waltbillig and Brian Hood, who [...]
The School District of Lee County is hosting a Food Service and Bus Driver Recruitment Event on Wednesday, Nov. 10 in Fort Myers that will provide insight on career paths within the District. With a growing enrollment of more than 95,000 students and 120 schools, the District is looking to connect talented, high-energy candidates with [...]
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida announces Terry and Bob Edwards as chairs for the 2022 Magic Under the Mangroves gala set for Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the Conservancy Nature Center in Naples. Last year, the event was held virtually and raised $1.4 million. It was livestreamed from Keewaydin Island, where the Conservancy first started [...]
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, owners of the award-winning Ocean Prime Tampa, are introducing The Pearl to Water Street Tampa. A restaurant, tavern and oyster room, The Pearl will introduce an expansive menu of chef-inspired cuisine featuring made-from-scratch entrees, shareable plates and seasonal oysters complemented by handcrafted cocktails, a carefully curated wine list and a rotating selection [...]
Devotees of chef Todd Johnson, who have followed his extensive food and restaurant creations throughout Southwest Florida for the past 30 years, can find his latest culinary endeavor on the waterfront at his new restaurant, Nosh on Naples Bay. Johnson and his wife and business partner, Dana, are currently renovating existing space at Naples Bay [...]
Stevens Construction and PopStroke today announce construction has begun on PopStroke Orlando. PopStroke is an experiential golf and casual dining concept merging a dynamic, technologically advanced competitive golf environment with food and beverage. Stevens Construction has started construction of a 13,712-square-foot building, which includes an open-air restaurant with multiple open decks and covered dining areas [...]
Shoeless Joe’s Sports Café and Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower will offer a Thanksgiving Day dinner special for in-person dining and delivery. The Thanksgiving Day menu will feature a traditional holiday meal with all the trimmings, including a house salad, roasted turkey, baked ham, cranberry sauce, stuffing, whipped potatoes, sweet potato mash, [...]
The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, raised $17,125 at Fashion to a Tea, a luncheon and fashion show featuring community leaders as models. Fashion to a Tea, held Oct. 27 at Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, included an elegant high tea luncheon, silent auction, fun surprises and a spirited fashion show. Models showcased chic, [...]
Charity for Change has received a $1,500 grant from State Farm to add curriculum content and videos for its evidence-based Charity for Change Program, which successfully addresses developmental outcomes: social-emotional learning (SEL), academic achievement; and civic/cultural development in participating schools. “The Charity for Change educational program is an essential part of providing a bright future [...]
Embrace the flavors and scents of the holiday season at monthly DIY tea parties at Shangri-La Springs, a historic property in downtown Bonita Springs 10 a.m. Nov. 9 and Dec. 15. “These monthly tea parties sell out each month, so be sure to reserve as soon as possible,” said Lee Bellamy, Shangri-La Springs general manager. [...]
Gulf Coast Village will celebrate veterans and active-duty military of Southwest Florida with a Power of Gratitude Drive-Thru Lunch on Thursday, Nov. 11 in Cape Coral. In honor of their many services, past and present military members can pick up a complimentary meal prepared by Gulf Coast Village dining services, along with a special gift [...]
Every month, Priority Marketing clients and partners host a wide range of events, seminars and activities. Check out the list of client events in November 2021. FEATURED EVENT Through Dec. 15: Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. offices are collecting toys to be distributed by the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation. This is the 15th consecutive year that the [...]
Each month, Priority Marketing spotlights 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 recent weeks, Cypress Pharmacy has been featured multiple times on ABC7 for in-studio “Ask the Doctors” segments. Its pharmaceutical and wellness experts also are tapped [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon on Friday, Nov. 19 will provide valuable insight on economic development in Southwest Florida. Attendees of the luncheon will hear from guest speaker John Talmage, director of the Lee County Economic Development Office, discussing the current state of the economy and latest data as well as [...]
Golisano Children’s Hospital will benefit from BLIZZARD Treat sales at participating Dairy Queen locations on Thursday, Oct. 28 during Miracle Treat Day. Throughout the day, $1 or more from each BLIZZARD Treat purchased will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which include Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. For more than 37 years, DQ [...]
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will host a networking program from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, educating attendees with a pre-session legislation update. The Leadership NEXT program will feature a non-partisan review, welcoming Reps. Spencer Roach and Jenna Persons-Mulicka as guest speakers. Attendees will hear from state legislators [...]
The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples announces the free annual community-wide celebration of Chanukah Monday, Nov. 29 at a 5 p.m. at Mercato on the lawn. The annual celebration will include lighting the menorah, the Naples Klezmer Revival Band, balloon creations, crafts, Chanukah songs and latkes and beverages available for purchase. “In 2020, we had [...]
Vibe Yoga is offering kids’ yoga classes for children ages 2-6 on Fridays at 10:30 to 11 a.m. through Nov. 19. Classes include yoga movements, calming breathwork, meditation and mindfulness. “As a mom of four children, and two under the age of five, I understand the benefits of yoga for myself and my children,” said [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will offer valuable insight on local pet adoption during its adoption awareness networking event on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at Bell Tower in Fort Myers. The Women in Business program will showcase Gulf Coast Humane Society and its more than 70 years of animal welfare [...]
Charity for Change has received a $7,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Collier County in support of operating expenses to make up a fundraising gap due to the pandemic, and a $2,500 capacity-building grant to facilitate a board development process. The operating grant will help fill the financial gap created by the pandemic and [...]
Fort Myers Brewing Company is celebrating the Halloween season with two weekends of spooky, family friendly festivities and craft beer, including Not Your Mummy’s Halloween Bash on Oct. 23 and Movie in the Parking Lot on Oct. 29. On Saturday, Oct. 23, Fort Myers Brewing’s Not Your Mummy’s Halloween Bash will feature a costume contest, [...]
