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Take note of upcoming SFWMD public meetings
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings. For a full list of all upcoming meetings, check out our Meeting Calendar. Meeting agendas are available at least seven days in advance.
Please note: The June 2021 Recreational Public Forum and the June 2021 Water Resources Accountability and Collaboration (WRAC) Public Forum have both been postponed. New dates are forthcoming and will be published to our Meeting Calendar once available.
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What: Governing Board Monthly Meeting
When: June 10, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
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What: Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative Meeting
When: June 14, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
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What: Loxahatchee River – National Wild & Scenic River Management Plan Workshop
When: June 28, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.
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What: Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council Meeting
When: June 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
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What: Governing Board Workshop
Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM)
When: June 29, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
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Many SFWMD meetings are conducted via Zoom, a free online meeting tool. You can learn more about attending a Zoom meeting and even run a test on your computer, tablet or smart phone. Please note, you must have the latest version of Zoom to attend SFWMD meetings conducted on Zoom.
The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern part of the state. It is the oldest and largest of the state’s five water management districts. Our mission is to safeguard and restore South Florida’s water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region’s water needs while connecting with the public and stakeholders.

Community Cooperative launches its ‘School’s Out, Hunger’s Not’ campaign

Volunteers and donations are needed to continue Community Cooperative’s programs for the hungry and homeless through the summer.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 28, 2021) – Recognizing that hunger does not take a summer break, Community Cooperative is calling on community members to support its School’s Out, Hunger’s Not campaign. During the months of June, July and August, Community Cooperative is looking for additional volunteers and donations for its Sam’s Community Café & Kitchen, Community Market and mobile food pantries as well as volunteers to help deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound individuals. The increased need for emergency groceries each summer presents a unique challenge to Community Cooperative and its volunteers in these months as well.

“A decrease in summer volunteers is an issue we face annually,” said Tami Holliday, Community Cooperative’s community relations and development manager. “Nearly half of our volunteers are seasonal residents, so that leaves us with many open positions to fill each summer and into the fall. We are looking for helping hands that have time and talent to share.”

Community Cooperative is looking for local individuals, businesses, organizations, churches and community groups to support the School’s Out, Hunger’s Not campaign by hosting food drives, volunteering and giving financially. Food drives can range from simple collection days to engaging social donation events. Volunteers are needed in various areas, such as packaging and delivering meals for Meals on Wheels, serving lunch in the Sam’s Community Café & Kitchen, stocking pantry shelves, assisting clients at monthly mobile food pantries, and weeding and harvesting in the Able Garden.

For more resources and information on how to get involved, contact Holliday at [email protected] or call (239) 332-7687 ext. 125. Monetary donations are always welcomed and can be made directly on their website at CommunityCooperative.com, or mailed to: Community Cooperative, P.O. Box 2143, Fort Myers, FL 33902.

About Community Cooperative

For 37 years, Community Cooperative has worked to effectively eliminate hunger and homelessness in Lee County while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education and social service programs. With a dedicated team of volunteers, board of directors and staff, Community Cooperative stays committed to its core responsibility to collect and distribute resources through a strong and viable network of community partners. Community Cooperative is an exemplary steward of the resources entrusted to it and serves clients with compassion and integrity. Through collaboration and ongoing education, Community Cooperative supports and strengthens those whose lives have been affected by hunger and homelessness, ensuring that they have access to the resources necessary to transform their lives with dignity. For more resources and information on how to get involved, contact Tami Holliday at [email protected] or call 239-332-7687 ext. 125. Monetary donations are always welcomed and can be made directly at www.CommunityCooperative.com, or mailed to: Community Cooperative, P.O. Box 2143, Fort Myers, FL 33902.

COVID-19 Economic Aid Overview Webinar

Tuesday, June 1
11am – 12pm EST
Online: Click here to join the Microsoft Teams event.
Call-in: 202-765-1264, ID 785977316#

Thursday, June 3 (en Español)
11am – 12pm EST
Online: Click here to join the Microsoft Teams event.
Call-in: 202-765-1264, ID 18289979#

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness Webinar

Tuesday, June 1
1pm – 2pm EST
Online: Click here to join the Microsoft Teams event.
Dial-in: 202-765-1264, ID 770938296#

Updated PPP Lender forms, guidance, and resources are available at www.sba.gov/ppp and www.treasury.gov/cares.

SFWMD Uses Innovative Technology to
Combat Blue-Green Algae in the Caloosahatchee River
SFWMD treating the Caloosahatchee River with Lake Guard Oxy, an innovative technology to remove algae from the Caloosahatchee River (C-43 Canal)
ALVA, Fla. – Today, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), began using an innovative technology treatment in the Caloosahatchee River to combat blue-green algal blooms.
“We are here because of the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis, who listened to the people of Florida, and prioritized resources to protect South Florida’s waterways and address blue-green algae head-on,” said SFWMD Governing Board Chairman Chauncey Goss. “This is good news for Lee County and all of Southwest Florida, and we’re continuing to expeditiously implement long-term solutions, including the Caloosahatchee Reservoir, to better protect the Caloosahatchee Estuary.”
Improving water quality and reducing harmful discharges from Lake Okeechobee into the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie estuaries are top priorities for the State of Florida. Under the direction of Gov. DeSantis, SFWMD and DEP are expediting critical Everglades restoration projects such as the EAA Reservoir Project, the Caloosahatchee (C-43) and C-44 Reservoirs, and removing Old Tamiami Trail roadbed, which will all work together to reduce damaging discharges and send more clean water south to the Everglades.
DEP’s Blue-Green Algae Task Force recommended using innovative technologies to prevent, detect and address harmful algal blooms in a cost-effective, environmentally safe way. SFWMD and DEP are committed to a partnership that protects Florida’s water resources through multi-faceted and innovative solutions.
The blue-green algae in the Caloosahatchee River is being treated with a new technology known as Lake Guard Oxy. The algaecide product is certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and has shown promising results in other parts of Florida. Treatment is currently targeted at locations with active bloom conditions between the Wilson Pigott Bridge (SR 31) and the Alva Boat Ramp in Lee County. There are no water use restrictions associated with this product.
The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern part of the state. It is the oldest and largest of the state’s five water management districts. Our mission is to safeguard and restore South Florida’s water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region’s water needs while connecting with the public and stakeholders.

SPIRIT AIRLINES TO START TWO NEW NONSTOP ROUTES TO

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT THIS FALL

The Lee County Port Authority is pleased that Spirit Airlines has announced they will inaugurate nonstop flights between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, Fla. and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Kentucky and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in Missouri. Starting Nov. 17, 2021, Spirit Airlines will start daily service between RSW and STL and four times weekly service between RSW and SDF.
Click on the following links for Spirit Airlines’ news releases:
RSW-Louisville SDF Service
RSW-St. Louis STL Service
For more information or to book a flight, please visit https://www.spirit.com/.
For more information about Southwest Florida International Airport, please visit www.flylcpa.com or Like Us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/flyRSW.
MAY 28, 2021
Please note:  Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from Port Authority employees and officials regarding Port Authority business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your email communication may be subject to public disclosure.

Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency
Since 1984 the CRA has been at the forefront of local redevelopment efforts occurring in the most blighted areas and spaces in the City of Palms.
Our team welcomes your feedback and continued support.
Feel free to email your questions and comments to us at
[email protected].
First Street 1984
First Street Today
CRA Supported Projects
For questions or information about
these and other CRA-supported projects
call us at (239) 321-7100, or
email at [email protected]
Buck’s Backyard at McCollum Hall
Sections of the “Murals at Bucks Backyard/ McCollum Hall.”
A depiction of one of the orginal store and retails spaces at McCollum Hall. Center image: A reproduction of historic playbills that included various entertainment types from boxing to music events. Bottom image: the vibrancy and uplifting captures from photos of dancing taking place during an event at McCollum Hall.
McCollum Hall Murals are Nearly Complete
The Buck’s Backyard murals at McCollum Hall will be finished by the end of May and are awaiting your visit! 12 of the 17 panels were completed in March, with the remaining five undergoing finishing touches. View this masterpiece in person at McCollum Hall, 2717 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Taking a selfie? Share it online with these hashtags:#fortmyerscra #dunbar #mccollumhall #fortmyersmuralsociety #fortmyersfl
McCollum Hall
Developer Zeros-in On Additional Financing And Construction-Start Date For Mccollum Hall
Consistent with information shared previously, the developer informed CRA staff of a nearly $700,000 increase in construction costs, and a subsequent effort to secure an increase from their lender. The development schedule will be adjusted once a new appraisal and combined proforma and lending increase requests are finally processed and complete. Regarding the Section 108 loan, permission to advertise was approved by City Council at its May 17 regular meeting.
Towles Garden Townhome Community
“We envision the development of Towles Garden Townhomes as being the catalyst for the revitalization of the entire Dunbar/East Fort Myers community.”
– Frankie Jennings, CEO of FJ Services, Sales and Marketing, Inc. (FJSSM)
The Towles Garden Sales and Information Center has opened at 2774 First Street. The Center is a key element in the project’s success.
Some of the services offered are:
• Home Buyer Assistance (down payment support, mortgage subsidies, buydowns, and related programs)
• Home Ownership Counseling
• Credit Education/Repair
• MBE/DBE Sub-Contractor Sign-up
• Community Organizing and Outreach
Towles Garden Contractor Opportunities
Towles Garden Construction Contractor Workshop May 27
Opportunities are available for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all phases of construction. A workshop will be held at the Southwest Florida Enterprise Center (SWFEC) on Thursday, May 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Towles Garden Construction Contractor Workshop
May 27, 5:30 p.m., No Reservations Required
Southwest Florida Enterprise Center
3903 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 321-7090
Sponsored by FJ Services Sales & Marketing, Lee Ford, Business Development Coordinator for Towles Garden, in collaboration with Mike Love, Director of SWFEC.
Towles Garden Townhome Community is an affordable and attainable home development featuring 140 architecturally innovative multi-family townhomes and villas with pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and “green space” common areas. It will be built on a 7.5-acre lot at the corner of Edison Avenue and Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. redevelopment area. The project was approved for a tax increment rebate of $4.9 million by the CRA Board of Commissioners in December 2020. Developer Towles Garden LLC, proposes a $28.7 million investment of 67 affordable and 73 attainable townhomes, to be priced at $200,005 and $210,123 respectively. Units will range in size from 900-1,250 sq. ft.
Hampton Inn by Hilton
“We are expecting very soon to proceed with the 2nd floor slab and masonry.”
– Eric Collin, LEED AP, Firmco Construction LLC, Developer
Progress is being made on construction of Hampton Inn by Hilton in the Downtown redevelopment area! Several tasks have been completed: site preparation, utilities under the slab, the foundations and ground floor slab, and first floor masonry. The slab and masonry for the second floor will soon be underway. Estimated completion date is early 2022.
AC by Marriott Hotel
“Our parking agreement was approved for City Council … this allows us to talk with potential leaders, which we are in the process of doing.”
– David Fry, First Street Place, LLC, Developer
The project will move forward with the building design presentation to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) over the summer, provided the developer has favorable conversations with lenders and investors over the next 30-60 days. If this proceeds as planned, ground breaking on the project will occur by the end of 2021.
Silver Hills at Fort Myers
“The project continues to go well. Our building structure is complete and the garage will be complete in the next week or two.”
– Seth Mendelsohn, President, Silver Hills Development
The project is going quite well despite construction material shortages. The developer stated that some of the delays are related to coordinating and working with Florida Power & Light to remove power lines and install power to the site. Also, stucco has been completed in the courtyard and along the back of the building. No stucco has been worked along First Street. Phase I of the project is expected to be open or substantially complete around mid-July 2021.
April 25, 2021, Construction Video of Silver Hills at Fort Myers Phase I (Courtesy of DeAngelis Diamond/Eagle Eyes UAS Drone Service)
The Wellington Academy
Wellington Academy exterior painting.
Wellington Academy Work Underway
Painting of the building exterior began on April 14 and are expected to be finished with the work at the end of April. Trees were trimmed in early of May, Drought tolerant plant installation will be timed with the beginning of rainy season since the facility does not have irrigation. In January, The Wellington Academy LLC was selected for a $15,000 Commercial Property Improvement Grant for paint and landscaping. It is located in the Cleveland Avenue redevelopment area.
Palmera on the River
Groundbreaking on the Horizon for Palmera on the River
“We anticipate breaking ground before the end of the year,” says Michael Mincberg, President, Soho Sight, LLC. At this point, the developer for the Palmera on the River project is still actively working through permitting with the City. Groundbreaking is expected to occur by the end of 2021.
Palmera on the River is a 7-story concrete block multi-family community project that will feature 221 apartments and a 334-space covered parking structure. Developer Soho Sight, LLC, will build on a 2-acre vacant lot, located at the foot of northbound Edison Bridge, that has been left undeveloped for several decades. This urban infill project will be the first residential tower to be constructed along East First Street since the Beau Rivage, Riviera, and St. Tropez high rises were completed a dozen years ago. This Downtown redevelopment area housing project was approved for a $9.535 million CRA tax increment rebate in December 2020.
West End at City Walk
Construction Photos Upper Row, Center Row, Lower Left courtesy of Nick Stewart/NPS Engineering & Consulting. Lower Right: West End at City Walk rendering.
“The first move-ins are scheduled for June 1st, and we expect the project to be complete by the end of July.”
– Joe Bonora, President & CEO
Catalyst Community Capital, Inc.
Approximately 80 leases are in place for the first building. Demand for West End at City Walk has been very strong, with 8-10 new leases per week being signed. Building two has received a coat of paint and window installation is underway.
Seaboard Waterside Apartments
“Floor plans have been adjusted to better reflect the post-pandemic market…
We anticipate breaking ground in early 2022.”
– Jerry Miller, Billy’s Creek Preserve, L.L.C
The architect is currently working on the design development plans. The floor plans have been adjusted as a result of the pandemic: units will now include home office space. Developer Billy’s Creek Preserve, L.L.C. is currently in discussions with lenders for construction financing. Several of the demolition permits have also been approved.
Seaboard Waterside Apartments, a two-building, six-story, 420-rental apartment complex to be built at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Seaboard Street, was approved for a total CRA tax increment rebate of $11.48 million in July 2019. The project will be built in two phases.
Vantage Lofts
The latest Planned Urban Development (PUD) package was submitted to City of Fort Myers Planning Director Steve Belden on April 15.
Vantage Lofts, a 16-story loft style apartment development, is being built west of the Caloosahatchee Bridge on Carson Street, located between First and Second Street. It will offer 221 loft apartments with 5,000 square feet of retail space, including a 5-story parking garage.In 2019, the project was approved for a TIF rebate of $11.4 million. This project will provide needed housing and retail space, thereby contributing directly to the revitalization of the Fort Myers River District. It will bring young professionals to the Fort Myers area and promote new business growth once completed. The $63 million project is planned for completion in 2023.
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Home Preservation Grant Available in Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. Target Area
Owners of houses most urgently in need of repair will have a chance to save their homes under a partnership between the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties.
The program will help preserve homes that have been cited for repeated code violations and potential safety hazards. Owners must live in the homes, meet income requirements and pass a background check. The first phase of the program will target houses in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Blvd. redevelopment areas. Qualified homeowners will receive a grant in the form of a forgivable lien.
Contact for More Information:
Antoine Williams, Assistant Director
Fort Myers CRA
239-321-7100
Request an Application:
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties
[email protected]
239-652-1665
Microenterprise Emergency Loan Program Now Open!
Since the pandemic first began, COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the Fort Myers small business community.
Recognizing the need to provide temporary assistance to the small businesses located within the Cleveland Avenue, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and Downtown redevelopment areas, the Fort Myers CRA created this Loan Program. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis intended to provide much-needed assistance to a limited number of businesses meeting the eligibility criteria.
Program Administrator:
Leigh Scrabis, Program Manager
Catalyst Community Capital, Inc.
[email protected]
239-209-4283
Contact:
Renee Turbeville, Redevelopment Specialist
Fort Myers CRA
239-321-7100
Business Spotlight: Adriatic Boatworks of SWFL
Adriatic Boatworks of SWFL, located at 3791 Edison Avenue, is a new business in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. redevelopment area, sub-area 2. Capt. Michael. While they have been serving Southwest Florida for over 19 years in Punta Gorda, this location in Fort Myers opened just a couple of months ago. Adriatic Boatworks of SWFL is a local mechanic shop that provides parts, service, RV and boat storage, restoration, custom builds and re-power work.
Contact:
Captain Michael, Owner
Adriatic Boatworks of SWFL
[email protected]
239-226-0744
Towles Garden Promotes the Dream of Affordable Home Ownership
The Towles Garden Sales and Information Center has opened at 2774 First Street. The Center is a key element in the project’s success, offering guidance for future homeowners who would like to purchase one of the affordable and attainable townhomes.
Towles Garden Townhome Community will be built at the corner of Edison Avenue and Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. redevelopment area. It will consist of 140 townhomes in groupings of 4-plex and 6-plex buildings.
The new Sales and Information Center is available to assist potential homeowners with the following:
• Home Buyer Assistance (down payment support, mortgage subsidies, buydowns, and related programs)
• Home Ownership Counseling
• Credit Education/Repair
• MBE/DBE Sub-Contractor Sign-up
• Community Organizing and Outreach
Contact:
Frankie Jennings, CEO/President
Towles Garden Sales and Information Center
[email protected]
239-332-0744
Business Spotlight: IMAG History & Science Center
The IMAG History & Science Center, located at 2000 Cranford Avenue, is a legacy business in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., redevelopment area, sub-area 1. It represents the joining of The Imaginarium Hands On Museum and Aquarium, which opened in 1995, and the Southwest Florida Museum of History, which opened in 1982. The IMAG History & Science Center is a family-friendly destination offering fun and educational interactive exhibits, aquariums, history displays, and a 3D theater. Its mission is to engage guests in the exploration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and more recently the history of Southwest Florida.
Contact:
Matthew Johnson, Executive Director
IMAG History & Science Center
[email protected]
239-243-0043
Towles Garden Contractor Opportunities Available
Construction opportunities are available for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all phases of construction of the Towles Garden multi-family residential project.
Towles Garden Townhome Community is an affordable and attainable home development featuring 140 architecturally innovative multi-family townhomes and villas with pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and “green space” common areas. It will be built on a 7.5-acre lot at the corner of Edison Avenue and Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. redevelopment area.
Contact:
Frankie Jennings, CEO/President
Towles Garden Sales and Information Center
[email protected]
239-332-0744
Congratulations to 2021 Edison Award Winning Teams!
The 2021 Edison Awards were presented to winning teams on April 22 at a gala event held at the new Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Downtown Fort Myers. The winners are selected following an in-depth review process conducted by 3000 industry experts in the fields of science, technology, design, education, engineering, and marketing.
Contact:
Frank Bonafilia, Executive Director
Edison Awards
[email protected]
708-586-0004
2021 Minority Entrepreneurship Institute (MEI) Florida Showcase
July 9
The Minority Entrepreneurship Institute is a seed-stage impact investing fund that hosts annual pitch competitions for Black, LatinX, and Female Founders. The mission of this program is to close the economic and educational gap in minority communities across the Midwest and Southeast through entrepreneurship.
Apply now to compete for a prize pool of $200,000+ in Capital at the Jaylon Smith Minority Entrepreneurship Institute’s 2021 MEI Florida Showcase on Friday, July 9 in Tampa, Florida. Applications will be received on a rolling basis through May 28th.
Contact:
Jaylon Smith, Founder
Jaylon Smith Minority Entrepreneurship Institute
[email protected]
Virtual Minority & Small Business Boot Camp
Now through August 25
The Virtual Minority & Small Business Boot Camp began on April 7, 2021 and continues through August 25. This no cost, multi-session webinar series is designed to educate minority and small businesses regarding information integral to growth and success.
Contact:
Veronica Valdez, Esq. Director – Minority & Small Business Capital Programs
Enterprise Florida
[email protected]
407-752-2488
The Longest Day Event:
June 19, 7 pm – Midnight
On June 19, several local businesses (WearTheFund, Abby Services, Calusa Harbour and Cypress at Home) will gather in Downtown Fort Myers to celebrate the Alzheimer’s Association Longest Day event. The event recognizes the Summer Solstice, our longest day which represents the time caregivers spend caring for those afflicted with the disease.
Downtown businesses will be lit up in purple. Mayor Kevin Anderson will be at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (SBDAC) to start the festivities at sundown, when he “throws the switch” to light up First Street. The event will include a Memory Wall at SBDAC showing personal videos filmed of the residents of Calusa Harbour Senior Living Facility. The videos are meant to underline the purpose of the event, which is to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s Disease prevention and research, by encouraging people to share their number one memory.
Contact:
Shavon Chester, Health Services Liaison
Cypress at Home
[email protected]
239-321-7100
No Cost Mental Health Counseling for
Adults and Children
Catholic Charities offers free mental health counseling for both adults and children.
Counselors are licensed with 5 years of experience. Catholic Charities is a licensed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant agency.
For more information, call the number for your area:
• Charlotte / Lee / Hendry / Glades counties: 844-385-2423
• Collier County: 844-385-2404
• Sarasota / Manatee / DeSoto / Hardee / Highlands counties: 844-385-2407
 
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The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is an agency of the City of Fort Myers. Office hours: M – F 7:30 PM – 4:30 PM | 1400 Jackson Street, Suite 102, Fort Myers, FL 33901
 

Announcing Collabraday
Join Us Online Wednesday, June 16th at 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a full-unveiling of our plans to coordinate the solving of all of our region’s social problems on a daring timeline. We’ll explain our plans to you. Talk about what solving social problems has in common with getting to the moon. Show you how we intend to coordinate the building of the metaphoric spaceships we need to do that. You’ll leave with a visceral understanding of our seriousness, and probably more than a dream or two about how you can become fundamentally involved.
[email protected]

Florida Skin Center Now Offering CO2 Laser Services
Procedure Minimizes Wrinkles, Reduces Facial Scarring, Evens Out Skin Tone, and Increases Collagen
 FORT MYERS, FL. (May 27, 2021,)- Florida Skin Center (FSC), skin care specialists that provide a full range of medical and cosmetic dermatological care, announced that it is now offering CO2 laser services.
The CO2 laser is used for skin resurfacing. Thin layers of skin are vaporized using a high-energy beam of laser light. This creates a “controlled injury” to the skin: as the skin heals, it produces collagen as a natural part of the healing process, which restores skin’s elasticity.  This treatment has less downtime compared to other laser treatments.
“CO2 laser resurfacing minimizes wrinkles, reduces facial scarring, evens out skin tone, and increases dermal collagen,” said Shirisha Vallarapu, PA.  “It is typically is more effective than other treatments like dermabrasion or micro-needling.  Our professionals customize the treatments with adjustments to laser strength, penetration depth, density, and patterns of treatment to address specific skin type and to achieve the goals most important to our clients.”
Recognized for two consecutive years by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) and Neutrogena® Choose Skin Health program as Top Screener for free skin checks, Florida Skin Center focuses on medical excellence and guest service. Florida Skin Center was also named a 2020 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the nation.
Florida Skin Center has offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and Punta Gorda.  All locations offer readily available same-week and early-morning appointments. Ft. Myers and Cape Coral offices open on select Saturdays. Appointment scheduling and text messaging available online at FloridaSkinCenter.com or call (239) 561-3376. Follow Florida Skin Center on Facebook and Instagram.
About Florida Skin Center
 Florida Skin Center opened its doors in 2001. With offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and Punta Gorda, the dermatology practice provides comprehensive medical services to diagnose and treat skin, hair, and nail disorders. Procedures for aesthetic and cosmetic concerns are also available. Recognized for two consecutive years by the ASDS and Neutrogena® Choose Skin Health program as Top Screener for free skin checks, Florida Skin Center maintains a focus on medical excellence and guest service.
All locations offer readily available same-week and early-morning appointments. Ft. Myers and Cape Coral offices open on select Saturdays. Appointment scheduling and text messaging available online at FloridaSkinCenter.com or call (239) 561-3376. Follow Florida Skin Center on Facebook and Instagram.

The Southwest Florida Community Foundation is now, officially, Collaboratory.
And now, officially, up to something insanely daring.
Welcome to the greatest community problem-solving initiative in American history. Yes, we’ve changed our name from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation to Collaboratory. But we’re up to something much bigger than a name change. We’re actually putting our name on the line for the change we seek to achieve. It’s audacious.
We are committed to bringing Southwest Florida together to solve all of our major social problems on an eighteen-year deadline. You read that correctly. All of them. In eighteen years. Not alone, but with everyone. All ages, neighborhoods, beliefs, colors and imaginations. And we’re committed to building the infrastructure required to coordinate all of this at the scale and in the way NASA coordinated hundreds of thousands of people to get us to the moon in nine years. It will be the greatest community problem-solving initiative in American history.
Visit the new website. Learn all about it. Get a shiver up your spine.
Vist Collaboratory.org now
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