FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2019) – Winter is coming… well, Winterfest at least. Fort Myers Brewing Company has announced its popular winter celebration, an annual family- and pup-friendly event that includes specialty craft beers, local food truck favorites and live entertainment all day long.
Winterfest will be held from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28 at Fort Myers Brewing Company, 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, Suite 28, in Fort Myers.
More than 35 craft beers will be on tap, with new releases rolling out throughout the day. Beer lovers can enjoy their Fort Myers Brewing favorites like Somebody Else’s Dream – Chocolate Stout, as well as a selection of brews made exclusively for Winterfest, including the Winterfest Vienna Lager, KegNog – Christmas Stout, Cranberry Shandy and Coconut Milk Stout.
Six food trucks will be serving up their specialty dishes, including Dave’s Cosmic Subs, The Folkswagen, King’s Tacos & Burritos, The Nosh Truck, Rollin’ Raw Bar and Wicked Streatery.
Live music can be enjoyed throughout the day with performances by Dave Jordan & the NIA at 1 p.m., DJ Memphis on air at 4 p.m. and The Freecoasters at 6 p.m.
For more information, 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.

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FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2019) – Shell Point Retirement Community continues the Performing Arts program of its 2019-2020 Fine and Performing Arts Series with a performance by “Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute,” taking place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16 at The Village Church auditorium on The Island at Shell Point, 15100 Shell Point Blvd. in Fort Myers. Tickets for this event cost $40 and can be purchased online at www.shellpoint.org/concerts or by phone at 239-454-2067.

Featuring Wyatt Funderburk, Mike Williamson, Paul Runyon, Matt Thompson and Jason Brewer, “Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute,” will focus on songs by famed American band, The Beach Boys. The group’s members have performed with musicians from Brian Wilson’s band, The Zombies, Earth Wind & Fire, Cheap Trick and Mark Lindsay. They have also produced records for Micky Dolenz.

In 2018, “Sail On” performed over 70 concerts across the country, including three nights filling in for Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys while accompanied by the famous Nashville Symphony.

About Shell Point Retirement Community

Shell Point Retirement Community, founded in 1968, is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community located in Fort Myers, Florida. Shell Point offers independent retirement living, assisted living, and skilled nursing for its 2,500 residents in an active, resort-style environment. Lifestyle amenities include deep-water boating access with free dockage, a championship 18-hole golf course, and other recreational and educational activities. To learn more, visit www.shellpoint.org or call 1-800-780-1131.

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FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2019) – Cypress Pharmacy will host its monthly Seminar Saturday Dec. 14 with a discussion by Natural Health Consultant Dr. Stan Headley on “Boosting Your Immune System Against the Flu with CBD.” Seating at the popular free public seminars is limited, and available seats fill up quickly.

The seminar will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Cypress Pharmacy, 9451 Cypress Lake Drive in Fort Myers. Headley’s program will highlight the role of the immune system and how to prepare the body for flu season through natural immune boosters, including CBD.

“Flu season is at its peak between December and February, so now is the time to prepare in order to protect your body from illness,” said Dr. Headley, who specializes in functional and natural wellness, and leads the independent pharmacy’s dynamic wellness program. “In addition to getting a flu shot, you can also give your immune system a natural boost to help fight viruses and harmful bacteria. We’ll talk about CBD and other natural immunity-boosting strategies to get you ready for flu season.”

Attendees interested in getting their flu shot following the seminar can schedule an appointment by calling 239-481-7322. Those who get the flu shot will receive a free 30-minute one-on-one wellness consultation with Dr. Headley. The pharmacy is also offering an Immunity Booster Bundle for $50, which includes professional-grade vitamin C, probiotic and zinc to help the immune system work effectively. While many insurance providers will cover the cost of the flu vaccine, the standard influenza vaccine is $40 per person for those who do not have insurance or whose insurance does not cover the vaccination. Participants must bring their insurance card, if applicable.

As Cypress Pharmacy’s natural health consultant, Headley offers nutritional and lifestyle counseling, supplement recommendations, lab testing and educational seminars, emphasizing options for those with chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.

Cypress Pharmacy’s wellness program offers one-on-one consultations with Headley on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, or with a pharmacist on Mondays through Saturdays. Recommendations can include pharmaceutical-grade supplements in addition to dietary and lifestyle changes. Pharmacists may also examine current medications to assure the most effective therapy for the patient’s needs and to prevent duplicate therapies.

Headley is recognized as a leading authority in functional and natural wellness, which seeks to determine how and why diseases, illnesses and pain are occurring. He attempts to identify the root cause of a health concern rather than just treating symptoms. Headley does not diagnose or treat disease but educates customers about lifestyle and behavioral changes that can promote optimal health.

Cypress Pharmacy’s monthly Seminar Saturday sessions take place on the second Saturday of every month, providing education on a variety of wellness topics. To RSVP for the Dec. 14 Seminar Saturday, or to learn more about Cypress Pharmacy’s wellness program, please visit CypressPharmacy.com/events or call 239-481-7322.

About Cypress Pharmacy

Cypress Pharmacy has been providing pharmaceutical and health care services in Fort Myers for more than 40 years and offers free local delivery, immunizations, medication synchronization and therapy management, customized compounding for patients and pets, personalized patient consultations, flu and strep throat testing, cholesterol and glucose screening, lab testing, Medicare Part D plan reviews, a broad selection of over-the-counter products, a full line of vitamins and supplements, and free vitamins for children and adults 50 and up. Cypress Pharmacy also offers Dispill, a medication packaging option that makes it easier to manage and take multiple medications on a precise schedule. Medication refills can be requested in person, over the phone, online and using the Cypress Pharmacy App. Cypress Pharmacy accepts most insurance plans and Medicare Part D. The entire staff, including pharmacists T.J. DePaola and Justin Ceravolo, are dedicated to providing the best possible service to every customer. Cypress Pharmacy is located at 9451 Cypress Lake Drive in Fort Myers, Florida and is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, call 239-481-7322 or visit www.cypresspharmacy.com.

The recreational harvest season for snook closes Dec. 15 in Atlantic state and federal waters, including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River, and will remain closed through Jan. 31, 2020, reopening to harvest Feb. 1. Anglers may continue to catch and release snook during the closed season.
Most state and all federal waters in the Gulf, including Monroe County and Everglades National Park, closed Dec. 1 and will reopen to harvest March 1, 2020.
Seasonal closures are designed to help protect snook during vulnerable times, such as cold weather.
Snook remains catch-and-release only in state waters from the Hernando/Pasco county line through Gordon Pass in Collier County (includes Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County) through May 31, 2020, in response to the impacts of red tide. Snook also has a regular season closure that runs May 1 through Aug. 31. At its February meeting, FWC anticipates discussing whether to reopen snook harvest in this area on March 1. Comment on this and other red-tide-related issues at MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments.
For more information on snook, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and click on “Recreational Regulations” and “Snook.” Improve data and report your catch on the Angler Action Foundation iAngler app at AnglerActionFoundation.com.

Fort Myers, FL — Hughes, Snell & Co., P.A., Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, continues to support Foster Care Advisory Services/Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, and invites others to join them in supporting this outstanding organization. Since 2003, Hughes, Snell team members have collected and provided holiday meals, gifts and gift cards to area families in need through the organization. This year, HSC provided 30 Thanksgiving meals and 35 holiday gift cards for foster children and their families.
 
Hughes, Snell & Co., P.A. is a full-service accounting firm that has been providing tax, accounting and business advisory solutions to Southwest Florida clients since 1974. The firm is a member of CPAmerica International, one of the world’s largest networks of independent CPA firms. Corporate offices are located at 1470 Royal Palm Square Boulevard in Fort Myers, Florida. For information, call (239) 939-2233 or visit hughessnell.com.
 

FORT MYERS, Fla., (Nov. 26, 2019) – The holiday shopping season officially kicks off at Bell Tower on Friday, Nov. 29, as shoppers and restaurant patrons take advantage of Black Friday offerings at the center.

Bell Tower will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday. Operating hours for anchor stores, restaurants and entertainment venues may vary from regular center hours.

Merchants open on Thanksgiving Day include Victoria’s Secret (6-10 p.m.), TGI Fridays (4-10 p.m.), Bed Bath & Beyond (5 a.m-midnight), Dave & Busters (4-11 p.m.), The Fresh Market (7 a.m.-4 p.m.), Ulta (6 p.m.-2 a.m.), Mimi’s Café (7 a.m.-8 p.m.) and Regal Cinema (10 a.m.-11 p.m.).

Merchants opening early on Black Friday include Chico’s (9 a.m.), Victoria’s Secret (6 a.m.), Jos. A. Bank (8 a.m.), Driftwood Blue (9 a.m.), Brodeur Carvell (9 a.m.), Bath & Body Works (8 a.m.), Bed Bath & Beyond (6 a.m.), Talbots (7 a.m.), Ulta (5 a.m.) and Jared’s Jewelers (8 a.m.).

Merchants open on Christmas Day include TGI Friday’s (4 p.m.-10 p.m.), Daruma (5-10 p.m.), Dave & Busters (4-11 p.m.) and Regal Cinema (noon-11 p.m.).

Hours of operation are subject to change. Please contact stores or visit store websites to confirm opening and closing times.

According to the National Retail Federation, holiday retail sales are expected to climb approximately 4% over 2018. Shoppers at Bell Tower will notice an abundance of physical changes – updated architecture, redesigned storefronts, fresh paint, new landscaping and contemporary lighting – as well as a variety of new tenants that have opened over the past year, including Dave & Buster’s, Ocean View & 7th, Ice Spot and G’s Bridal & Haute Couture. Burntwood Tavern and Matinique Bakery Cafe also will be opening in the coming months.

“Bell Tower has always been a favorite destination for Southwest Florida residents and visitors seeking an alternative to the frenzied Black Friday shopping experience, and we’re excited to show off our new look now that the redevelopment is complete,” said Samantha Lillard, senior general manager for Bell Tower. “Our tenants are planning some great promotions and specials for Black Friday and beyond, so Bell Tower certainly is the place to ‘Experience More’ this holiday season.”

During the holiday season, Bell Tower will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The center will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. On Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Bell Tower will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For a list of upcoming special appearances by Santa Claus and festive holiday events, visit BellTowerFortMyers.com and follow Bell Tower on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About Bell Tower

Bell Tower is a landmark shopping, dining and entertainment destination centrally located in Fort Myers, Florida. The open-air center offers fine retail shops including eclectic boutiques and shopping favorites Williams-Sonoma, Chico’s, White House | Black Market, Victoria’s Secret, Pink, Ocean View & 7^th, Talbots, francesca’s and Ulta. Exceptional shopping is complemented by distinctive restaurants: DaRuMa Japanese Steak House, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Blue Pointe Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, Cantina Laredo, Mimi’s Café, T.G.I. Friday’s, Society, World of Beer and Ice Spot. Bell Tower also is home to Dave & Buster’s, The Fresh Market, Bed Bath & Beyond and a 20-screen Regal Cinema complex. A community partner and pet-friendly destination, Bell Tower Shops hosts special events throughout the year, including concerts, fundraisers, art fairs and more. Visit BellTowerFortMyers.com for more information.

About Madison Marquette

Madison Marquette is a leading private real estate investment manager, developer, operator and service provider headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1992, the company’s reputation is built on the successful development, repositioning and redevelopment of commercial mixed-use assets in major gateway and emerging high-growth markets throughout the United States. Madison Marquette partners with global institutional and private investors to achieve industry-leading investment performance across asset classes. In addition, the firm provides integrated management and leasing services to many of the most sophisticated institutional owners in the industry. On behalf of owners and investors, Madison Marquette provides insight, and often innovative incorporation of retail, that results in high-performing and unique real estate destinations that add long-term value to their communities. Current high-profile projects include The Wharf in Washington, D.C., the redevelopment of the Asbury Park waterfront in New Jersey and Pacific Place in Seattle, WA. The firm covers major U.S. markets through its primary offices in Washington, D.C., New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and Fort Lauderdale.  Madison Marquette is a member of the Capital Guidance global group of companies. For more information, visit www.MadisonMarquette.com.