IMMOKALEE, Fla. (Sept. 5, 2019) – Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment presents an evening with The Marshall Tucker Band live in concert at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are on sale now for $69 and are available at the casino, on moreinparadise.com or by calling 800-514-ETIX. Attendees must be 21 years of age.
The Marshall Tucker Band (MTB) came together as a young, hungry six-piece group in Spartanburg, S.C. in 1972, naming the band for a blind piano tuner after they found it inscribed on a key to their original rehearsal space. The band’s 40-plus-years music catalog consists of more than 20 studio albums and a score of live releases and has racked up multi-platinum album sales many times over. MTB’s indelible hits include the heartfelt singalong “Heard It in a Love Song,” the insistent pleading of “Can’t You See,” the testifying travelogue warning of “Fire on the Mountain,” the wanderlust gallop of “Long Hard Ride,” and the unquenchable yearning pitch of “Ramblin’,” to name but a few.
The Marshall Tucker Band members include original lead vocalist and bandleader Doug Gray and his current bandmates, drummer B.B. Borden (Mother’s Finest, The Outlaws), bassist/vocalist Tony Black, keyboardist/saxophonist/flautist/vocalist Marcus James Henderson, guitarist/vocalist Chris Hicks, and guitarist/vocalist Rick Willis.
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 1,400 slots 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 recently renovated and 24-hour EE-TO-LEET-KE (“The Camp”) Grill. Seminole Casino Hotel’s nightlife 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, as well as the new Corner Bar. 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. 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 private cabanas, 24-hour fitness studio and free Wi-Fi.
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 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/.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 5, 2019) – Child Care of Southwest Florida is partnering with Venice-based Agape Flights to collect critical supplies for those impacted by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
Donations of new items can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays at Child Care of Southwest Florida’s administrative offices at 6831 Palisades Park Court, Suite 6, in Fort Myers.
Agape Flights is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Christian aviation ministry. Its mission is to provide excellent aviation service delivering cargo, mail and humanitarian aid to missionary partners serving Christ, carrying hope to the nations of the Caribbean.
Relief supplies requested by Agape Flights include the following items:
Non-Perishable Food Items

• Protein or granola bars
• Prepackaged pouches/packets of chicken or tuna (no cans)
• Prepackaged cheese or peanut butter crackers
• Peanut butter (no glass containers)
• Trail mix, nuts
• Cracker packs
• Fruit cups
• Individual juice boxes
• Individual pouches for water

 
Paper/Baby Supplies

• Antibacterial hand and face wipes
• Toilet paper
• Diapers
• Wipes
• Paper towels (regular and dispenser roll)
• Napkins
• Paper plates

 
Cleaning Supplies

• Mops
• Brooms
• Buckets
• Sponges
• Bleach tablets

Hygiene First Aid Supplies (Travel Sizes Preferred)

• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Shampoo
• Soap
• Sanitary napkins
• Deodorant
• Wash cloths

First-Aid Supplies

• Sterile bandages
• Triple-antibiotic ointment
• Ibuprofen

Miscellaneous Items

• Generators
• Chain saws
• Hand tree saws
• Flashlights
• Batteries (AAA, AA, C or D)
• Solar lights
• Tarps
• Work gloves
• Shovels
• Lunch paper bags
• Water storage containers
• Folding chairs
• Tents
• Gallon-sized sealable plastic bags

Note: Agape Flights does not accept donations of bottled water, liquid bleach, clothing, medications, linens or opened items.
About Child Care of Southwest Florida
Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc. a nonprofit early childhood education provider with six learning centers in Lee and Hendry counties that serve more than 500 children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Each center is accredited through the National Accreditation Commission for Early Learning Leaders and is recognized as a Gold Seal Quality Care Program through the Florida Department of Children and Families. Five CCSWFL locations have five-star ratings through the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida. CCSWFL follows the nationally recognized, research-based Creative Curriculum, with a goal of creating safe, nurturing learning environments that develop young minds, support families, strengthen the community and secure the future. Through its participation in the USDA’s Child Food Care Program, each child has access to a healthy, nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks. Sponsor, volunteer and donation opportunities are available. For more information, please visit ccswfl.org.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 4, 2019) – Fort Myers Brewing Company will host its 7^th annual Oktoberfest, a four-day family-friendly event that includes craft beer, German food, live music and a first for the popular brewery – a Wiener Dog Race.
Oktoberfest will be held Thursday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 6 at Fort Myers Brewing Company, 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, Suite 28, in Fort Myers.
Ten different food trucks will be serving their specialty dishes and foodie features over the four-day event, and six local bands and musicians are scheduled to entertain the crowd.
After ramping up for the first two days, Oktoberfest’s main event is Oct. 5 when Fort Myers Brewing features more than 50 craft beers on tap, rolling out new brews periodically throughout the day. The brewery will also host several Stein Hoisting Competitions, a traditional Bavarian endurance contest in which participants must hold a full stein in their outstretched arm as long as possible without spilling any beer.
Then on Oct. 6, Fort Myers Brewing will host its inaugural Wiener Dog Race in which dachshunds will race to the finish line for a prize. Dogs of all breeds can also compete in a Fun Run immediately after the Wiener Dog Race.
Below is the full schedule of events:
Thursday, Oct. 3

• Event hours: 3-11 p.m.
• Music: Neon Summer (7-10 p.m.)
• Food Trucks: The Nosh Truck, Currywurst, The Schnitzel Express, Dave’s Cosmic Subs and Rollin’ Raw Bar

 
Friday, Oct. 4

• Event hours: 3-11 p.m.
• Music: Soulixer (6:30-10:30 p.m.)
• Food Trucks: Currywurst, The Schnitzel Express, Wicked Streatery and The Sizzle Truck

 
Saturday, Oct. 5

• Event hours: Noon to 11 p.m.
• Stein hoisting competition (various times throughout the day)
• Music: Freecoasters (1-5 p.m.), The Ben Allen Band (6-10 p.m.) and DJ Memphis (on air throughout the day)
• Food Trucks: The Nosh Truck, Currywurst, The Schnitzel Express, Fine Folk Pizza and Mobstah Lobstah

 
Sunday, Oct. 6

• Event times: Noon to 8 p.m.
• Kick the Keg Party (all day)
• Wiener Dog Races (time to be posted on Facebook)
• Music: Charlie Moon Band (2-6 p.m.)
• Food Trucks: Currywurst, The Schnitzel Express and King’s Tacos & Burritos

 
For more information, please visit Facebook.com/FMBrew or call 239-313-6576.
About Fort Myers Brewing Company
Established in 2013, Fort Myers Brewing Company was the first microbrewery to open in Lee County and continues to lead Southwest Florida’s surging craft beer movement. Founded by Rob and Jen Whyte, Fort Myers Brewing carries a signature line of flagship beers in addition to seasonal brews and small batch specialties. Its ales, pilsners, stouts and IPAs are winners of multiple prestigious awards, including golds at the Best Florida Beer Competition and a silver at the 2018 World Beer Cup. Fort Myers Brewing was named “Best Large Brewery in Florida” in 2016. The brewery is located at 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, Suite 28, in Fort Myers. For more information, visit FMbrew.com or call 239-313-6576.

The ARCHway (Awareness, Recovery, Community and Health) Institute for Addictive Disease and Co-Existing Mental Health Disorders was founded in St. Louis in 2013 as a response to unmet community needs for both those battling substance abuse disorder and their families. There is a growing need for individuals in early recovery to find resources and financial assistance to meet basic needs and other costs in early recovery.  Due to a small dedicated staff and the zeal of passionate volunteers whose lives had been affected by substance use disorder and mental illness, ARCHway has grown to be active in seven states and helped people find resources nationwide. For many, the lack of knowledge about resources hindered their ability to turn their lives around.
Please Join The ARCHway Institute for the Inaugural
Lee County Area ARCHway Institute Fundraising Dinner and Auction
 
Through collaboration with local treatment and recovery providers in Lee County, the ARCHway Institute is committed to providing resources and financial assistance to individuals with substance use disorders and co-existing mental health disorders. Your participation will help support these efforts now.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
(Business Casual)
              
Pelican Preserve Golf Club
9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913

• Sponsorship opportunities are now available at all levels
• Tickets are $50 per person or $500 per table of 10
• Treatment and Recovery providers will be on hand to offer valuable recovery information

Enjoy an evening that includes a reception, dinner and an exciting silent auction. An inspirational program will be presented by Ken Brown, Specialist for Florida Dept. of Children and Families, and Dan Stuckey, founder and Board Chairman of the ARCHway Institute.
100% of the donations raised from this event will support
the ARCHway Institute’s efforts in Lee County.
 For more information please contact:
Debbie Strobl
314-348-0711
[email protected]

For more information:

www.thearchwayinstitute.org

Note to Media: Exactly 100 years since it was founded, the Rabe O. Wilkison American Legion Post 38 will welcome a solemn reminder of service. Lee County Sheriff’s deputies and representatives from the post will escort a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial through Fort Myers.
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will arrive in front of the Winn-Dixie on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 8:30 a.m. Officials will conduct a brief ceremony and take the wall on the final leg of its journey to JetBlue Park, where it will go on public display Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8.
The wall caravan will leave Winn-Dixie at 8:45 a.m. and head south on Old Olga Road, continue south on Buckingham Road, turn east onto State Road 82, turn south on Daniels Parkway and enter the west gate of JetBlue Park.
WHAT: Arrival of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 5, 8 a.m. — 100 years to the day that American Legion Post 38 was founded.
WHERE: Winn-Dixie, 14600 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers
WHY: To escort the truck carrying the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall on the final leg of its journey to JetBlue Park for a public exhibit.
CONTACT: Josh Milton, Vice President of Media Relations at CONRIC PR & Marketing, 239-690-9840, [email protected] 

FORT MYERS, Fla. (August 28, 2019) – Silver Hills at Fort Myers, a two-building, four-to-five-story luxury apartment community to be built in the Downtown redevelopment area, was approved for a tax increment rebate of $12.96 million, at the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Commissioners meeting on August 28, 2019.
Silver Hills at Fort Myers will be built at 2220 West First Street on a large 4.46-acre vacant parcel bounded on the south by West First Street, on the north by the Caloosahatchee River, and on the east by Altamont Avenue. The development will feature two buildings containing a total of 327 apartments. The units offered will be a mix of studio, one bedroom/one bath, two bedroom/two bath, and three bedroom/two bath units. A 580-space parking garage will be located mid-block between the two residential buildings.
The façade of Silver Hills at Fort Myers will pay homage to the historic buildings of Fort Myers’ walkable River District core. Instead of looming as two large concrete buildings, they will appear to be several smaller mid-rise residences rising above the riverfront with the parking structure cleverly concealed by the living spaces.
The Silver Hills at Fort Myers project will receive a $12.96 million rebate of the taxes generated by the project in yearly installments until the total amount is reached, or until 2044 when the redevelopment area sunsets. Edwards Companies and Silver Hills Development, Inc., will work in partnership as developers of Silver Hills at Fort Myers. The $75.524 million project is projected to open in 2021.

SCARED SCRIPTLESS COMEDY LAB BRINGS IMPROV TO THE LABORATORY THEATER OF FLORIDA!

FORT MYERS, FL (August 26, 2019) – Following sold out performances in both July and August  at The Laboratory Theater of Florida, Scared Scriptless Comedy Lab will be returning once again September 7th at 7 pm. The improv troupe will feature their unique musical style for another night of fun!
The Scared Scriptless Comedy Lab will once again be bringing a night of hilarious antics, musical comedy, and on-the-spot jokes. Every facet of the uproariously improvised show is based on audience suggestions. With years of experience performing Scared Scriptless Comedy Lab delivers a side splitting, one-of-a-kind show every time.
This troupe of talented performers offer a unique mixture of both short and long form improv, creating an entertaining evening of family-friendly laughter that is fast-paced, musical, and completely improvised. While no two shows are the same, they are always packed with hysterically funny songs, sketches, and jokes created instantaneously based on your suggestions. For the more adventurous, there are occasional opportunities to join the cast on stage!
Meet the players:
Leigh Shein
Born in Chicago, Leigh took his first improv class with Second City in 1979 and has since studied and worked all over the world.  He was a founding member of Bay Area Improv Theater and currently directs and hosts Harry’s Senior Moment. Leigh also appears in Scared Scriptless Comedy Lab and Gene Pool Party an improv group of dads and their daughters.  He teaches improv to all ages including kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Nick Hernandez
Nick Hernandez has been doing Improv for 4 years. He has been in many productions in various Theatres. He is currently in college studying to be a Sound Engineer for Theatre or Artist performances. He is glad to now be a part of this Improv group and Thanks you for attending the show. Thanks to my girlfriend for being supportive and coming to most of my shows.
Kea McElfresh
Kea “Mac” McElfresh (Actor) is a member of Scared Scriptless Comedy Lab. She has been with the for 2 years and has been loving every minute of it. As a Miami Improv Member of “Impromedy”, she was glad to finally find an improv family in Fort Myers. Mac is currently teaching theatre at Estero High School and serves the community as District VI Jr. Thespian Chair. She brings a wealth of knowledge and crazy characters to the stage. She is excited to grow with her new improv home and is excited you are here supporting this incredible art form! She would like to thank her family (especially her “mini-me”)  for being the inspiration for all she does.
Bill Owens
BILL OWENS has the privilege of performing with fellow cast members, Steve Cobb,
Leigh Shein and Kea McElfresh, in the local improv troupes Scared Scriptless Comedy Lab and
Gene Pool Party.  He was also a member of Harry’s Senior Moment and Dueling
Swords. Bill’s passion for improvisation began only three years ago when his
determined kids persuaded him to get out of his comfort zone and take an improv class.
When not making a fool of himself on the improv stage, Bill practices law as a business
and real estate attorney.  He is grateful to his beautiful wife, Jen, and two wonderful
children, Will and Maddie, for their enduring love and support.
Andrew
Andrew was born in Tucson, AZ in the back of the O.K. Corral. After escaping from his crib for the 6th time he started traveling with a comedy troupe of babies. They traveled through Georgia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, before ending up in Florida. When he grew too old for the Crying Laughing baby troop he traveled the US and Europe to perfect his comedic skills in the corporate world. Making jokes at the office level until he found Scared Scriptless Comedy Lab. He’s been performing with Scared Scriptless Comedy Lab happily ever after.
Steve Cobb
Steve Cobb has been professionally doing improv for over 6 years. Steve currently is the creative director, show runner and cast member for the following improv groups: Scared Scriptless Comedy Lab, Gene Pool Party Improv (dads and their daughters), and Musical Swords Improv.
Gene Pool Party Improv has performed locally in southwest Florida, at the 2017 Palm Beach Improv Festival, the 2018 Palm Beach Improv Festival, and at the 2018 Miami Improv Festival, among several recognized national and international troupes. Musical Swords Improv debuted in the 2018 Palm Beach Improv Festival. Steve coaches and trains the youth improv troupe Foot Milk Experience Improv. He is the former coach and director of Mission Improvable Youth Improv, and New and Improv’d Youth Improv. Steve has hosted improv shows throughout the state of Florida, including at the Naples Players Sugden Theatre and the Bonita Springs Center for the Arts. Steve has taught workshops throughout the state, including at the 2018 Palm Beach Improv Festival and for the FGCU Improv Club. He has worked extensively with the FGCU Improv Club. Steve was a judge in Sarasota for the Regional College Improv Tournament in 2017. Steve has performed with many local and national improvisors all around the state, including with “Stacked- All Female Musical Revue” in Sarasota, Florida, as part of an instructor show at the Palm Beach Improv Festival, and with other troupes throughout the state as a guest featured player.
Individual tickets for the 7 pm performance on Saturday, September 7th are $15 per person and are available at www.LaboratoryTheaterFlorida.com or by calling (239)218-0481. The theater is located in the River District of Fort Myers at 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901.
ABOUT THE LABORATORY THEATER OF FLORIDA
The Laboratory Theater of Florida, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is dedicated to the promotion of the performing arts, through live performance, education, community outreach, experimentation, and the development of ensemble work. The company features ensemble productions, produces classic works, takes artistic risks, which both feature and challenge local performers. For more information visit www.LaboratoryTheaterFlorida.com.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 28, 2019) – The Fort Myers Miracle have hopped aboard the Sunday brunch trend with an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring one item no restaurant in town can offer – ballpark seats overlooking a live professional baseball game.
“We had a soft opening in early August for our first Sunday Brunch, and got a great response from our fans,” said Chris Peters, the Miracle’s president and general manager. “More than 200 people turned out that day for brunch and their comments were overwhelmingly positive, so we’re bringing it back again this weekend.”
Brunch begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 on the Sky Deck at Hammond Stadium. The cost is $10 per person. First pitch for the Miracle game is 11 a.m. against the Clearwater Threshers.
The Miracle’s culinary team will be preparing a variety of entrées and side dishes, including scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, corned beef hash, fiesta potatoes, biscuits and gravy, pastries, breakfast pizza, egg and cheese burritos, fruit juices and coffee. In addition, attendees will enjoy sweet selections like fresh fruit, cake, pie and cookies.
The Miracle are closing out the regular season with a three-game homestand that includes the following promotions:
Friday, Aug. 30 (7 p.m. vs. Clearwater Threshers)
• Postgame Fireworks Show: Pyrotechnics launch after the final out from right field.
• College Football Night: Fans have an opportunity to win tickets to college football games across Florida.
• Outdoors Night: The Miracle celebrate the great outdoors with a Miracle carabiner giveaway to the first 500 fans through the gate.
Saturday, Aug. 31 (6 p.m. vs. Clearwater Threshers)
• Bark in the Park: Dogs are welcome and receive treats upon arrival; Lee County Domestic Animal Services on site to discuss adoptions.
• Halloween Night: The Miracle will celebrate Halloween two months early. Fans are encouraged to dress up for the evening and compete in a costume contest for great prizes.
• Beer and Baseball Night: A special Beer Fest featuring dozens of craft beers will be held from 5-7 p.m. on the main concourse, presented by Killebrew Root Beer.
• Bobblehead Giveaway: The first 1,000 fans through the gate will receive a limited edition Brusdar Graterol bobblehead.
Sunday, Sept. 1 (11 a.m. vs. Clearwater Threshers)
• Sunday Brunch: The Miracle are hosting an all-you-can-eat Sunday Brunch featuring tasty breakfast and lunch dishes from the Sky Deck at Hammond Stadium. Brunch begins at 10:30 a.m. and costs $10 per person.
• DQ Family Sunday: Free ticket offer through participating Dairy Queen restaurants
• Pre-Game Catch and Post-Game Run the Bases: Fans can play catch on the field prior to the game; children 12 and under can run the bases after the game
Hammond Stadium is located at CenturyLink Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Fort Myers. General admission tickets start at $7.50 in advance or $9 on game day; fireworks games cost an extra $1.
For more information about baseball tickets and game-day promotions, please call 239-768-4210 or visit MiracleBaseball.com.
PLAYOFF NOTE: The Fort Myers Miracle and Charlotte Stone Crabs will square off in the first round of the Florida State League playoffs. The best-of-three series opens in Charlotte County on Sept. 3 before returning to Lee County.
Game 1 (Tuesday, Sept. 3): 6:30 p.m. at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte
Game 2 (Wednesday, Sept. 4) 6:30 p.m. at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers
Game 3 (Thursday, Sept. 5): Time TBD at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers (if necessary)
About the Miracle
The Fort Myers Miracle are the Class-A Advanced Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins and have played home games at Hammond Stadium since 1992. The Miracle won the 2018 Florida State League Championship, the team’s second title in five years. Notable Miracle alumni include Joe Mauer, Jose Berrios, Byron Buxton, Miguel Sano and Torii Hunter. Follow the Miracle online at MiracleBaseball.com or through its social media channels: Twitter (@MiracleBaseball), Instagram (fortmyersmiracle), Facebook (Fort Myers Miracle) and Snapchat (ftmyersmiracle). For questions or ticket information, call the Miracle at 239-768-4210.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2019) – Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center will offer free weekly American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture instruction for families with deaf or hard of hearing children. The sessions are free every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. during the school year at the center located at 1860 Boy Scout Drive in Fort Myers.

The sessions are led by a parent of a deaf child and are designed to help parents and siblings learn basic ASL to understand the needs of their deaf or hard of hearing family member.

“Three out of every four parents who have a deaf child do not learn sign language and have very little communication at home,” said. Alicia Miller, executive director of the center. “Our goal is to help families bridge this gap by instilling the skills they need to communicate effectively. A short time after starting classes at the beginning of the last school year, our weekly attendance multiplied from just a couple parents to nine families, including children, aunts, grandparents and cousins. As interest in these classes continues to grow, we are thrilled to extend this learning opportunity to more and more families within our community.”

Parents will learn basic communication and sign language, deaf culture and the struggles of raising a deaf child. Siblings play and learn to communicate with their sibling with sign language. Families come together at the end of each session to practice what they learned. Guest speakers, such as other hearing parents who have had success raising their deaf child and learning sign language or teachers who talk about educating deaf children are sometimes scheduled. Families are encouraged to attend the sessions as often as they like, as education is ongoing.

For information, call 239-461-0334 voice phone, 239-247-5821 video phone, or visit dhhc.life.

About Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center

Founded in 1983 as The Deaf Service Center, we are the only organization of its kind in SWFL — specifically working to improve the quality of life for the deaf and hard of hearing citizens and their families through education, advocacy and community involvement. A wide range of services are offered to deaf and hard of hearing children and adults of Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, Glades and DeSoto counties, including interpreting services, free telephone equipment loans, deaf mentor program, American sign language classes, information and referral services, employment assistance, family education, community outreach and education, and adaptive equipment sales. For information, call 239-461-0334 voice phone, 239-247-5821 video phone, or visit dhhc.life.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2019) – Wine-infused fruit sorbet smoothies are now available at Norman Love Confections’ McGregor Chocolate and Dessert Salon, 13261 McGregor Blvd., Suite 105, in Fort Myers.

“Wine is infused into our made-fresh daily lemon, raspberry, mango and strawberry sorbet to create cool, refreshing smoothies,” said Norman Love, president and founder, Norman Love Confections. “It’s a sweet summer treat for adults.”

Mango, Strawberry and lemon smoothies are infused with white wine. Raspberry is enhanced with red wine. The smoothies are available only at McGregor Chocolate and Dessert Salon, 13261 McGregor Blvd., Suite 105, in Fort Myers. For information, call 239-672-8797. Norman Love Confections’ Fort Myers-McGregor Chocolate Salon offers the company’s award-winning ultra-premium, handcrafted chocolates, as well as specialty desserts, artisanal baked goods, coffees, novelty products and Artisan Gelato by Norman Love.

About Norman Love Confections

Founded in 2001 by Norman and Mary Love, Norman Love Confections creates and distributes handcrafted artisanal chocolates from its corporate headquarters at 11380 Lindbergh Blvd. in Fort Myers, Florida. The award-winning Fort Myers-based chocolatier has been lauded more than a dozen times by a leading consumer ratings magazine, including recognition six times for producing the best ultra-premium chocolates in the nation. Forbes.com included Norman Love Confections BLACK line on its list of the nation’s top 10 truffles; The Huffington Post listed it among the six best U.S. destinations in its Chocolate Lover’s Travel Guide; and USA Today named Love as one of its top 10 entrepreneurs for 2014. Love was named the inaugural inductee of Dessert Professional Magazine’s Chocolatier Hall of Fame, partnered with local chefs to present a six-course meal at the James Beard House in New York and Norman Love Confections was ranked among the top 10 shops in the world for chocolate lovers by U.K. media outlet Daily Telegraph.

Norman Love Confections has Chocolate Salons in Fort Myers, Estero and Naples, including a pastry shop and café at Whole Foods Market in Fort Myers salon. Chocolates, gift baskets, sipping chocolate and Love’s book, “Artistry in Chocolate, A Story of Love,” also can be ordered online at www.normanloveconfections.com. In addition, Norman Love Confections chocolates and desserts are offered on 18 Princess Cruises’ ships through the “Chocolate Journeys” partnership and at independent retail locations throughout the U.S. For more information visit www.normanloveconfections.com or call 239-561-7215.