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Ft. Myers, FL – August 15, 2018 – Indie movie lovers don’t want to miss TGIM’s September showcase! Help hosts Eric Raddatz and Melissa DeHaven, plus judges John Davis, Jason Drew, and Marc Collins, select films for viewing at the 2019 Fort Myers Film Festival. Screen some of this season’s best films on Monday, September 3rd! The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First St. in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District.
 
Get a look at how the Fort Myers Film Festival views submissions for independent films and participate in the selection process! Have a say whether or not they should make final programming. Come out and see short indie films submitted to the Fort Myers Film Festival every first Monday of the month in season at TGIM. The house opens for cocktails at 6:30pm and show starts at 7pm. Each indie film to view comes from a different writer and director. This makes for a truly eclectic line up of original filmmaking! Enjoy cocktails, live entertainment during intermission, and the judges comments on the films all evening long.
 
The Fort Myers Film Festival is an Intelligent independent filmmaker’s preferred event to create, unite and showcase the finest artistic cinematic works. FMFF is celebrating nearly a decade of the finest indie films on the planet. The Fort Myers Film Festival’s 9th annual festival will be held in the sunny, beautiful SW Florida region in April 2019 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Alliance for the Arts, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Library and Imaginarium with parties and dinners at Twisted Vine Bistro, Firestone and other select venues. For more info, visit www.sbdac.com.
 
 
 
 
 

FORT MYERS, Fla – August 13, 2018 – Broadway Palm proudly presents Circus Transformus playing August 25 and August 26, 2018. This visually stunning, contemporary circus performance incorporates dance, acrobatics, aerial arts and other skilled acts. With dozens of talented artists, Circus Transformus aims to entertain AND inspire its audience to rise to the challenge of healing our planet Earth.
Circus Transformus tells the story of a young girl who awakens to find her world on the brink of disaster. She teams up with an unlikely group of allies to combat the forces that threaten her planet. But can they save it before it’s too late? This original story features a cast of local acrobats, aerialists, contortionists, fire performers and more and is a celebration of the awakening of the human spirit.
Producing Circus Transformus is Will Prather, owner of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre along with Christar Damiano and Carla Hyde, who are also the show’s creators and directors. Damiano and Hyde have a combined circus experience of over 50 years and are both passionate about environmental activism. Damiano has performed across the globe in such places as Mexico, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, India, Thailand and Hawaii. Hyde has delighted audiences since 1987 with her aerial artistry performing with the world renowned Flying Espanas and the Flying Lunas in circuses across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Join Broadway Palm as they inspire audiences to Be The Change with Circus Transformus playing August 25 and August 26, 2018.  Performances are Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26. Doors open for the Saturday performance at 6 p.m. with a preshow in the lobby, Hors d ’Oeuvres are at 7 p.m., the performance begins at 8 p.m. and there will be an after party with DJ Groove Chemist and a dessert bar until 12 a.m. Doors open for the Sunday performance at 4 p.m. with a preshow in the lobby, Hors d ‘Oeuvres are at 5 p.m. and the performance is at 6 p.m. This production is intended for mature audiences; parental discretion is advised. Tickets are $50 to $65 and can be reserved by calling (239) 278-4422, by visiting BroadwayPalm.com or by stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.
 
 
 
 

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Photo 1: Shell Point Retirement Community’s assisted living residents recently crafted and personally delivered handmade onesies to newborn children at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.
 
Photo 2: Shell Point resident, David Ammerman, decorates a newborn onesie to be donated to Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.
 
Photo 3: Residents of Shell Point Retirement Community recently decorated onesies for newborn children at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.
 
Shell Point assisted living residents donate handmade onesies for newborn children at Golisano Children’s Hospital
 
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 13, 2018) – Assisted living residents of Shell Point Retirement Community recently gifted handmade onesies to newborn children at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.
 
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, the only pediatric hospital of its kind located between Tampa and Miami, opened a new building just over a year ago at Lee Health’s HealthPark Medical Center. The 128-bed, seven-story facility is designed to make children feel like they are in a fun, safe space – rather than an institutional setting. The building is filled with bright colors, activities and interactive stations for both patients and visitors.
 
“We appreciate when members of our community give back in support of Golisano Children’s Hospital, especially when it is intergenerational,” says Carly Majewski, Golisano Children’s Hospital NICU nurse manager. “To have Shell Point residents spend time decorating and personalizing these outfits to give to our smallest and most vulnerable patients speaks volumes to their kindness and generosity.”
 
This project is part of Shell Point assisted living’s Giving Back program series, which connects assisted living residents with ways to participate in community and social involvement initiatives that benefit local nonprofit organizations.
 
“Few activities offer as much happiness and fulfillment as using our time and efforts to help when needed,” said Amanda Pendergast, assisted living activities leader at Shell Point. “Many of our residents have worked with children in the past and were passionate about continuing that admirable work.”
 
 
 

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 10AM
 
 
(Fort Myers, FL) – Bob Dylan and his Band will perform at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on Tuesday, October 23 at 8PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 17 at 10AM and can be purchased at the Box Office, online at www.bbmannpah.com or call (239) 481-4849. The Fort Myers concert is presented by AEG Presents and PFM.
Bob Dylan has remained, along with James Brown, the most influential American musician rock & roll has ever produced. Inscrutable and unpredictable, Dylan has been both deified and denounced for his shifts of interest, while whole schools of musicians took up his ideas. His lyrics — the first in rock to be seriously regarded as literature — became so well known that politicians from Jimmy Carter to Vaclav Havel have cited them as an influence.
By personalizing folk songs, Dylan reinvented the singer-songwriter genre; by performing his allusive, poetic songs in his nasal, spontaneous vocal style with an electric band, he enlarged pop’s range and vocabulary while creating a widely imitated sound. By recording with Nashville veterans, he helped give rise to Seventies country-rock. In the 1980s and 1990s, although he often seemed to flounder, he still had the ability to challenge, influence, and surprise listener — something he did more reliably in the late 1990s and 2000s, when he recorded some of the greatest music of his career.
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Performance Date / Time:           Tuesday, October 23 – 8:00PM*
Ticket Prices:                                     $129.50*              $99*      $69*
 
                                                                *All shows, dates, times and ticket prices are subject to change.
 
 
 
 

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 13, 2018) – Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, is dedicated to fighting for full and fair restitution on behalf of every client. The firm recently helped a Clewiston woman and her husband obtain a $900,130 verdict in their favor after her insurance company, Geico, proposed a settlement of only $15,000 for injuries and damages caused by an underinsured motorist.
Kari Maynor sustained serious shoulder, wrist, neck and back injuries on Oct. 2, 2014, when the driver of an SUV pulled out in front of her and crashed into the mid-size car she was driving east on Sugarland Highway in Clewiston. The wreck led to permanent injuries, surgeries, repeated therapies and the loss of one of her jobs.
“The compensation should equal the loss,” trial attorney P.J. Scheiner said. “This wreck had a profound effect on Kari’s life, and the verdict reflects that.”
After the crash, and because of her injuries, Maynor was unable to perform at the same level in her primary job as the owner of Maynor Lawn Care. She was the sole provider for her family because her husband is disabled, and the worry that they might lose their family home led to a medical diagnosis of depression and anxiety for her.
“Kari was under a lot of pressure to perform,” Scheiner said. “It’s hard enough to run a family lawn care business – the stress on Kari to run the business and support her family while struggling through serious physical injuries caused by the carelessness of someone else was really overwhelming.”
Maynor sought compensation through the underinsured motorist provision in her policy with Geico after the insurance company of the driver who caused the crash made an offer of $50,000 — a figure Maynor knew would be insufficient to cover her lifetime treatment costs. Scheiner, attorney Ben Russell and the rest of the Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner team worked for more than three years following the $15,000 offer from Geico.
“Everyone in business — whether you’re an attorney or an insurance company — has an obligation to do right by their clients,” Scheiner said. “We take that seriously.”
Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, was founded in 1971 by Bruce L. Scheiner and his wife, Cheryl Scheiner. Both continue to work alongside their son, P.J. Scheiner, who joined the firm as a trial attorney in 2007.
Today, Bruce and P.J. work side by side in the negotiating room and the courtroom, where they fight to secure full and fair restitution for each and every client they have the privilege of representing. Bruce Scheiner still hand selects each case the firm accepts, personally assembles the team best able to see the case through to settlement or trial, and oversees every case from intake to resolution.
Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, has the knowledge, experience and resources to handle all types of personal injury and wrongful death claims for clients across the state of Florida, including trucking accidents, boating accidents, airplane accidents, nursing home neglect and abuse, construction accidents, defective product claims, premise liability claims and injuries to children.
Call 1-800-283-2900 or visit www.blslawyers.com.
Every case is unique, and the results in one case do not indicate the quality, value or potential outcome of any other case.
 
 

IMMOKALEE, Fla. (August 10, 2018) – Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment presents Air Supply in concert. The super duo of Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock will perform their iconic music at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Saturday, January 12 at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are available now starting at $85 for reserved seating and can be purchased online at www.jaytv.com, at the casino or by phone at 800-514-ETIX(3849).
A “Lost in Love” VIP ticket package also will be available for $159 per person and will include one premium reserved seat in the first 12 rows, an invitation to soundcheck with a Meet & Greet to follow for photo opportunities with Air Supply, and an exclusive VIP swag bag.
Air Supply was already a hit in their native Australia when they burst onto the American music scene in 1980 with the chart-topping single “Lost in Love,” which was quickly followed by “All Out of Love.”  Seven top-five singles later, Air Supply at that time had equaled The Beatles’ run of consecutive top five singles. The albums “Lost in Love,” “The One That You Love,” “Now & Forever,” and “The Greatest Hits” sold in excess of 20 million copies. “Lost in Love” was named Song of the Year in 1980, and, with the other singles, sold more than 10 million copies. Singles “Lost in Love”, “All Out of Love”, “The One That You Love”, “Sweet Dreams”, and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” have each achieved multi-million plays on the radio. Air Supply’s trademark sound – Hitchcock’s soaring tenor voice and Russell’s simple yet majestic songs – delights audiences around the world as the duo continue to tour on a regular basis.
Concert attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
About Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
Open 24/7; 365 days a year, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is Southwest Florida’s premier gaming and entertainment destination. The 51,000-square-foot plus casino offers 1,300 slots, including Tarzan, Wheel of Fortune and Crazy Money, and 38 live table games including Blackjack, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow, Let It Ride, Three Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Blackjack Switch and Spanish 21. Dining options include the award-winning 1^st Street Deli, Asian fusion restaurant Lucky Mi Noodle House, and The EE-TO-LEET-KE (“The Camp”) Grill. Nightly entertainment is highlighted by the Zig Zag lounge, home of the Zig Zag Girlz, “where the party never ends” featuring nightly live entertainment and no last call. Additional entertainment and events are held at the Seminole Center, an indoor/outdoor special event center featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting system designed by Technomedia Solutions. The new Seminole Casino Hotel is the first upscale hotel to open in or near Immokalee and offers suites and deluxe guestrooms with modern décor and features, plus amenities including a swimming pool with adjacent private Seminole Chickee cabana huts, 24-hour fitness studio, free Wi-Fi, and desk concierge services.
Located at 506 South 1^st Street in Immokalee, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is easily accessible to all of Southwest Florida via I-75 and Southwest Florida International Airport is only a 45-minute drive from the casino. Located between Miami and Naples, north of Alligator Alley on Highway 846, it is five blocks south of Highway 29. Approximately 30 minutes from Naples and Fort Myers, the casino is a 90-minute drive from Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee participates in the Seminole Players Club Wild Card Rewards Program whereby players earn and redeem comp dollars at all Seminole Casinos in Florida. For more information, call toll-free (800) 218-0007 or visit moreinparadise.com  or facebook.com/SeminoleCasinoHotel/.
 

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (Aug. 9, 2018) – Gather is heartbroken to see toxic algae and red tide fouling our beautiful Southwest Florida waterways. The waterfront dining spot counts its blessings that it hasn’t affected the water at its Tarpon Point Marina location or at sister restaurant Fathoms, but the people behind Gather are nonetheless committed to helping solve the water crisis.
During August, Gather will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from sales of a special cocktail and summer shandy to Captains for Clean Water, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Southwest Florida waterways.
Gather is also running an enticing food promotion to go along with the drinks. Every Thursday starting at 3 p.m., tacos are just $3. Plus, there’s a way to score a free taco. Just take a picture of your Gather taco, post it to Facebook and tag Gather. Thursdays also feature $5 margaritas from 3 p.m. on, just one of many reasons why the restaurant on 5971 Silver King Blvd. is the place to be.
Live music from the high-energy duo Stolen Fruit will enchant your on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 8 -11 p.m. There’s even more live music from 8-11 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 15, when the acoustic sounds of Obe Gonzalez will waft through the evening air.
Saturday, Aug. 18 will be a special day, as Gather waits until 5 p.m. to open in advance of the enticing Oyster Social, which starts at 7 p.m. The one-of-a-kind event will feature food from the Rollin’ Raw Bar, while Gather’s acclaimed mixologists will be handle the drinks and the eclectic Jeff Lyons will serenade with live music.
Gather’s mixologists will be back at it on Saturday, Aug. 28 for another Bartender’s Dinner. Flaming libations, coffee-infused concoctions and spicy spirits from senior mixologist Jeremy Vincent will take center stage, complementing exquisite fare from Gather Sous Chef Tim Hessenbrunch. Get a taste of Southwest Florida’s newest mixed drink sensation, called Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic, as well as other favorites, like the Carbonated Cosmo and the Hibiscus Fizz, all prepared by Jeremy and his team. RSVPs are required at 239-673-9939.
The next night, Sunday, Aug. 29, is Gather’s can’t-miss monthly wine-tasting. Six wines and assorted cheeses are available for just $30 from 5-6:30 p.m. As with the Bartender’s Dinner, RSVPs are required at 239-673-9939.
All month long, Gather is the place to be for lunch, with an unbeatable soup-and-sandwich deal running from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Don’t miss these mouthwatering combos:
Tuesdays: Lobster bisque and lobster cake sandwich
Wednesdays: Tomato basil and grilled cheese
Thursdays: Clam chowder and croissant BLT
Fridays: Chili and chicken wrap
Gather’s hours changed on Aug. 7. The restaurant will be open from 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and from 11:30 a.m.-late Friday. The breakfast crowd is invited on Saturdays, when Gather is open from 8 a.m.-late, and also on Sundays, with hours running from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Gather is closed on Mondays.
 
 

Homebuyers to enjoy resort-style living, great value at Seasons
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (Aug. 9, 2018) – Stylish homes surrounded by a host of amenities will soon be available in Bonita Springs. D.R. Horton Southwest Florida is excited to announce the addition of Seasons to its growing list of alluring communities offering attractively priced homes.
Seasons is scheduled to open this fall and will offer a wide variety of single-family home designs, with living spaces ranging from approximately 1,500 to over 3,000 square feet. All floor plans will feature highly desired, open-concept designs, ideal for family gatherings and entertaining.
The planned amenities will offer world-class value to homebuyers at Seasons. Plans include a sparkling resort-style pool with beach entry, lap lanes and an ample sun-deck, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center and exercise studio. Residents will be able to take a quiet stroll on the walking trail or get their adrenaline pumping at one of several pickleball, tennis and bocce ball courts. The spacious club room will offer a fully equipped kitchen for community events or private functions.
Seasons is located on Bonita Beach Road, approximately four miles east of Interstate 75. Beautiful shell-filled beaches and Lovers Key State Park, a popular swimming and kayaking spot, are just a short drive away from the community. The Promenade at Bonita Bay, one of Southwest Florida’s top destinations for shopping, dining and entertainment is also within convenient reach.
Those wishing to learn more about pricing, floor plans and special event dates can register for the VIP list at SWFLonline@drhorton.com or call 239-560-4441.
Founded in 1978 in Fort Worth, Texas, D.R. Horton has operations in 80 markets in 26 states in the East, Midwest, Southeast, South Central, Southwest and West regions of the United States. D.R. Horton has been the largest builder in the United States by volume for 16 consecutive years. For 40 years, D.R. Horton has consistently delivered top-quality new homes to homebuyers across the nation. The livable floor plans, energy-efficient features, and robust new home warranty demonstrate our commitment to excellence in construction. D.R. Horton exhibits leadership in residential development through design innovation, superior craftsmanship, and responsiveness to the needs of its customers. The simple vision that began 40 years ago represents years of value and security when you choose America’s Builder to make your dreams come true. For more information, visit our website at www.drhorton.com/swfla. Home and community information including pricing, included features, terms, availability, and amenities are subject to change and prior sale at any time without notice or obligation. Square footage dimensions are approximate. D.R. Horton is an equal housing opportunity builder. Florida Registered Building Contractor License # CBC1258802

NBC’s summer smash hit series World of Dance has announced its second annual touring spectacular. The tour includes an October 28^th date at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW. This tour will be featuring the best dancers from across all genres that will bring the excitement and creativity straight from the television to Fort Myer. Tickets are on sale now at the Box Office, online at www.bbmannpah.com or call 239-481-4849.
The World of Dance Live Tour is a live interpretation of the TV show “World of Dance”, NBC’s hit dance competition series. The tour offers breathtaking dance skills which represent the spirit of originality, expression, and dedication. The tour consists of engaging and interactive 90-minute dance showcases which include the hottest stars from the television show as well as dance icons from YouTube, along with ticket packages that include special talent meet and greets and autograph sessions.  This tour brings “World of Dance” to life, attracting some of the most celebrated dancers and fans from across the globe, crossing boundaries, and bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together through the universal language of dance.  “We are proud to continue the World of Dance Live Tour that provides dynamic showcases by the dance industry’s elite dancers touring 29 cities around the country celebrating creative expression in all its forms. Join us for high energy, spectacular shows designed to get the audience engaged and, on their feet,” said David Gonzalez, President of World of Dance. Visit http://WorldOfDanceLive.com for more information.
 
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Performance Date / Time:           Thursday, October 18 – 7:30PM*
Ticket Prices:                                     $125* (Includes Meet & Greet)
                                                                $55*      $45*      $35*
 
*All shows, dates, times and ticket prices are subject to change.
 
 
 
 
 

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 8, 2018) – Priority Marketing, a certified Google Partner, recently earned a Google endorsement for mobile advertising, its third company certification awarded through Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords).
 
Priority Marketing, a full-service marketing, advertising, public relations, social media and digital marketing firm in Southwest Florida, is also certified as a Google Partner for search advertising and display advertising.
 
The trio of certifications from Google offer independent verification that Priority Marketing possesses expertise in basic and advanced concepts in digital advertising, which includes creating, managing, measuring and optimizing ad campaigns across Google to generate the highest and most qualified conversions for its clients.
 
“Individually, our digital specialists and web developers have achieved the highest level of industry certifications and specializations, so when you combine their talents into one digital team, we’re well-equipped to manage the diverse digital needs of our clients,” said Teri Hansen, APR, president and creative director of Priority Marketing. “Technology can be one of our clients’ biggest allies, and as the digital world continues to evolve, it’s incredibly important that our team stays on top of the latest trends in digital advertising, marketing and design.”
 
Members of Priority Marketing’s digital team maintain individual Google certifications in search advertising, mobile advertising, video advertising, display advertising, Google Analytics IQ, mobile sites and digital sales.
 
Established in 1992, Priority Marketing is a full-service marketing, advertising, public relations and digital marketing firm. Recently celebrating its 25^th year, the company is located at 8200 College Pkwy., Suite 201 in Fort Myers. For more information, call 239-267-2638 or visit www.prioritymarketing.com. Also, follow Priority Marketing online at twitter.com/prioritymktg or on Facebook. For recent news and marketing insights, visit the blog: www.prioritymarketing.com/our-blog.
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