Family Initiative fights for customizable school choice, learning options for students with unique abilities
Family Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families with autism, recently participated in the introduction of Florida House Bill 1 (HB 1), which would provide access to education savings accounts (ESA) and expand [...]
7th Annual MarineMax Yacht Gala raises more than $330,000 for Golisano Children’s Hospital
The 7th Annual MarineMax Yacht Gala raised more than $330,000 at “An Evening Under the Stars,” bringing the total raised since 2016 to more than $1.4 million for Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. “MarineMax [...]
Climate & Community Summit brings together 250 for education, solutions
Hosted by SWFL Climate & Community Initiative and powered by Hertz, the inaugural Climate & Community Summit was held on Jan. 17 at Arthrex Conference Center. The summit brought together more than 250 attendees, including [...]
Illusionist Leon Etienne to perform two shows at Boys & Girls Clubs in Fort Myers
Internationally acclaimed illusionist Leon Etienne is bringing his Magic Rocks tour in early March to Fort Myers through a partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County. Etienne, who has performed on America’s Got [...]
Reel in the Sunshine Fishing Expo announces Benny Ortiz, Chris Argiro as keynote speakers
The Reel in the Sunshine Fishing Expo, which will be held Feb. 4 at Sunshine Ace Hardware in Bonita Springs, has announced a charter captain Chris Argiro and fishing expert Benny Ortiz as this year’s [...]
The Preserve promotes Sarah Richard to assistant administrator
The Preserve, a skilled nursing, assisted living and memory care community in Fort Myers, has promoted Sarah Richard, MHA, LNHA, to assistant administrator. In this role, Richard’s responsibilities include oversight of planning, organization, operations and [...]
Women in Business to host Sweethearts & Scholarships on Feb. 1
Fundraiser to support scholarships for non-traditional students The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and its Women in Business Committee invites the community to spread the love at its annual Sweethearts & Scholarships fundraiser on [...]
Captiva Cruises celebrates reopening on Captiva Island
Captiva Cruises, a family owned and operated cruise excursion service, celebrated its reopening on Captiva Island with a ribbon cutting and celebratory cruise on Jan. 12 in partnership with the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber [...]
Elite DNA Behavioral Health relocates Jacksonville office
Elite DNA Behavioral Health, a comprehensive behavioral and mental health care provider, has announced the relocation of its Jacksonville office. Now located at 2055 Reyko Road, Suite 100, in Jacksonville, the new 7,303-square-foot center offers [...]
Region’s oldest law firm rebrands as Strayhorn, Persons-Mulicka & Fisher, names Jennifer L. Fisher partner
With the appointment of Jennifer L. Fisher to partner, the area’s oldest law firm, Strayhorn & Persons, has rebranded as Strayhorn, Persons-Mulicka & Fisher. Fisher, who joined the practice in 2015, recently earned her board [...]
Experienced litigation attorney Robert V. White joins Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A.
Attorney Robert V. White has joined Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, a 60-year-old Southwest Florida personal injury law firm. He specializes in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death and property damage claims, and [...]
Wonder Gardens announces 2023 Enchanted Gala: Whiskers on the River
The 7th Annual Enchanted Gala, “Whiskers on the River,” is planned for Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Wonder Gardens. Guests will enjoy the beautifully lit garden, interact with ambassador animals and exhibits, enjoy a fantastic [...]
Stevens Construction awarded The Pickleball Club
Stevens Construction Inc. has been awarded the construction management services of The Pickleball Club, LLC, an indoor and outdoor fitness complex, announced Mark Stevens, company president. The Pickleball Club is a 33,293-square-foot, two-story fitness complex [...]
Sanibel Captiva Trust Company holds ‘2023 Economic Outlook’ Jan. 26
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company announces their “2023 Economic Outlook” luncheon program on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 11:30 a.m. at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. At the event, members of The [...]
First Sanibel Captiva Trust Company event in the 2023 Fort Myers Speaker Series is Jan. 31
Sanibel Captiva Trust Company’s first event in its 2023 Fort Myers speaker series is Jan. 31. The complimentary speaker series through April covers relevant topics from economics and investing to estate planning and lifestyle trends. [...]
