FORT MYERS, FLA., September 26, 2019 –  Dr. Amanda L. Danley has joined Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida as a family medicine physician.
Dr. Danley earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee. Her residency was completed at Florida State University’s residency program at Lee Health in Fort Myers, where she was named “Outstanding Resident.”
During her residency, Dr. Danley participated in a medical service trip to Los Cedros, Nicaragua.  She also provided pre-sports physicals for under-served middle and high school students in Immokalee and assisted with medical care and evaluation of athletes during football games of Island Coast High School in Cape Coral.
She is Board certified in Family Medicine and has received additional certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Dr. Danley is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Florida Academy of Family Physicians and the Lee County Medical Society.
Dr. Danley will see patients at the Cape Coral Family Practice office at 1255 Viscaya Parkway, Suite 200..
Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida, a physician-owned and operated medical practice, was formed in 1996 by many local physicians and has grown to become the largest physician-owned primary care practice in Southwest Florida.
Medical specialties include family practice, internal medicine and pediatrics. Offices are conveniently located in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Lehigh Acres.  For more information, visit www.ppcswfl.com.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2019) – Fort Myers Brewing Company has released the complete lineup of craft beers for its 7^th annual Oktoberfest, including limited-edition German brews developed exclusively for the brewery’s four-day event.
Ten German beers are among this year’s 50-brew lineup, highlighted by the popular Oktoberfest Lager and Caloosahatchee Kolsch.
Oktoberfest is a family-friendly event that starts Thursday and features craft beer, German food, live music, stein-hoisting competitions and wiener dog races. The event features a variety of small-brew lagers, IPAs, wheats, ambers, porters, pale ales, stouts and spiked seltzers.
Beers available through the duration of Oktoberfest include Oktoberfest Lager, Maibock, Pump-Q-Lees, Caloosahatchee Kolsch, Fort Myers Light, Gateway Gold – Blonde Ale, Fort Myers Wheat, Common Ground Pale Ale, Fairway Finder IPA, High 5 IPA, Clean Shave IPA, OYA – DIPA, Red Tape – American Amber, Tamiami Tan, Start Early Stout, Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter, Cypress Strong – American Strong Ale, Orange Water Craft – Spiked Seltzer and a Cider Guest Tap. Additionally, three blends will be served: Strong Blonde, Dirty Ginger and Lil Pumpkin.
Saturday is considered Oktoberfest’s main event, and keeping with Fort Myers Brewing tradition, new beers will be released every two hours. Below is Saturday’s beer schedule:
Noon-2:00 pm

• Mr. Briteside – Salted Lime Gose
• #AddyTude Raspberry Wheat
• Toasted Coconut Porter
• Mango IPA
• Watermelon Water Craft – Spiked Seltzer
• Strawberry Vanilla Shake Berliner

 
2:15-4:15 p.m.

• Witbier
• Rose All-Day Saison
• German-American SMASH
• Blackberry Lime Shake Berliner
• Ambruana Pump-Q-Lees
• Black Cherry Water Craft – Spiked Seltzer

 
4:30-6:30 p.m.

• Kristallweizen
• Strawberry Vanilla Shake Berliner
• Pumpkin Porter
• Fat Cody Wee Heavy
• Ambruana Barrel Aged Start Early Stout
• Peach Water Craft – Spiked Seltzer

 
6:45-8:45 p.m.

• Dunkelweizen
• Blackberry Lime Shake Berliner
• Ambruana Barrel Aged Cypress Strong
• Somebody Else’s Dream – Chocolate Stout
• Mr. C’s Coffee & Biscotti
• Strawberry Lime Water Craft – Spiked Seltzer

 
9 p.m.-Close

• Fuego 5 – Mango Habanero IPA
• Bubblin’ Crude
• Mango Water Craft – Spiked Seltzer
• Caramel Strong

 
Oktoberfest will be held Thursday through Sunday 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.
For more information or a complete calendar of events, 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.

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Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced six additional recreational red snapper fishing days for Gulf waters. The season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations will be open on the following Saturdays and Sundays: October 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27.
“Florida is the fishing capital of the world thanks to our pristine natural resources and an abundance of fisheries, including red snapper,” said Governor DeSantis. “FWC has shown that this fishery is sustainable, so we are happy to provide these additional recreational fishing days to anglers.”
“These additional days would not be possible without the Gulf Reef Fish Survey,” said FWC Chairman Robert Spottswood. “Thank you to every angler who has taken the time to return surveys, talk to staff and participate in this program. Innovative data collection is opening doors and allowing unprecedented management opportunities for Florida, benefitting Gulf anglers.”
Private recreational anglers may harvest red snapper in Gulf state and federal waters. However, state for-hire operations are limited to fishing for red snapper in Gulf state waters only. 
About the Gulf Reef Fish Survey
The Gulf Reef Fish Survey was developed specifically to provide more robust data for management of red snapper and other important reef fish, and has allowed FWC the unprecedented opportunity to manage Gulf red snapper in state and federal waters. All anglers fishing from private recreational vessels must sign up annually as a Gulf Reef Fish Angler to target red snapper and several other reef fish in Gulf state and federal waters (excluding Monroe County), even if they are exempt from fishing license requirements. Sign up as a Gulf Reef Fish Angler at no cost at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com or by visiting any location you can purchase a license. Gulf Reef Fish Anglers may receive a questionnaire in the mail regarding their reef fish trips as part of Florida’s Gulf Reef Fish Survey. If you receive a survey, please respond whether you fished this season or not.
For more information about the FWC’s red snapper season and regulations, please visit www.MyFWC.com. 

A new rule created by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to help protect Florida’s native songbirds from illegal capture takes effect this week. The new rule, which takes effect Oct. 3, is in Chapter 68A-16, F.A.C. (Rules Relating to Birds) and includes regulations regarding the use, placement and possession of bird traps.
The illegal trapping of native birds has long been a concern in the state, particularly in south Florida where trapping is believed to be widespread. Birds are lost from the wild population and, in many cases, may be mistreated and sometimes killed or injured when illegally trapped.
The new rule will provide an additional tool for law enforcement officers to help stop the poaching of these birds, while still allowing for lawful uses of bird traps. The rule contains exemptions for many lawful uses and contains a permitting process for individuals that trap nonnative nuisance birds but do not meet one of the exemptions in the rule. Under the new rule, note that all bird traps must be labeled, even if a person has a permit, other authorization or exemption.
For more information on the new rule including answers to Frequently Asked Questions, see MyFWC.com/Birdtraps.  
Please report any instances of illegal trapping to the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922) or by email or text to [email protected].

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2019) – Cypress Pharmacy will host its monthly Seminar Saturday Oct. 12 with a discussion by Natural Health Consultant Dr. Stan Headley on the benefit of hemp-derived CBD oil for insomnia. 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 help consumers understand what CBD is and what it isn’t, the benefits of quality CBD and how it can help with common health issues like insomnia.

“Sleepless nights have an impact on overall health,” said Dr. Headley, who specializes in functional and natural wellness, and leads the independent pharmacy’s dynamic wellness program. “CBD helps to balance and maintain the endocannabinoid system, which is made of up cell receptors that give your body specific directions on what to do. Studies have shown that CBD has properties to help people sleep better by interacting with receptors in the brain that govern the body’s sleep and wake cycles.”

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 Thursdays, Fridays 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 Oct. 12 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.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2019) – SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. is bringing a splash of color to the Southwest Florida community with the theme of its 2020 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, “Painting a Difference.”

Celebrating its 12^th year, the 2020 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest will take place Feb. 21-22, 2020. Held in the vibrant setting of Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa, the colorful, paint-themed event will bring the community together in support of SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc.’s mission to save children’s lives and advance pediatric health care across the region.

Brooke Denson and Sandy Stilwell-Youngquist have been appointed chairpersons of the 2020 event, leading the wine fest in its focus of Putting Kids First.

“We are looking forward to another impactful event in support of our region’s growing pediatric health care system,” said Stilwell-Youngquist. “Through our annual wine fest and the boundless generosity of its attendees, SWFL Children’s Charities has donated nearly $23 million for health care services and education throughout Southwest Florida over the past 11 years. Together we can paint a brighter future for our children, one brushstroke at a time.”

The two-day Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest will feature Chef Vintner Dinners on Friday, Feb. 21, creatively hosted in private luxury homes across the region. Guests will experience artful cuisine created by celebrated chefs and expertly paired with vintners from some of the finest and most exclusive wineries.

Festivities continue with The Grand Tasting and Live Auction on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa, where guests will savor chefs’ signature creations and taste wines from participating vintners. Guests will raise their paddles during a spirited live auction for the opportunity to take home spectacular travel escapes, once-in-a-lifetime experiences or to help fund a children’s cause.

Funds raised at the auction will benefit SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc.’s efforts to provide lifesaving care, educational programs and lasting solutions that enable a secure future for the children of Southwest Florida. Proceeds will support pediatric health care services at Golisano Children’s Hospital, as well as pediatric health care educational programs at Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida SouthWestern State College.

“It’s all about the children. They are the reason we are here,” Denson added. “We are all in this together, and if you have the same passion as we do for painting a difference for the children in our community, we hope you will raise your paddle and join us in making 2020 a great year.”

To learn more about the 2020 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, please visit www.swflwinefest.org.

About SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc.

SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc.’s annual signature fundraiser, the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, has donated nearly $23 million over the past 11 years in support of children’s health initiatives. The 2020 event will support pediatric health care services at Golisano Children’s Hospital, as well as pediatric health care educational programs at Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida SouthWestern State College. For more information, visit www.swflwinefest.org.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 27, 2019) – Cypress Pharmacy Natural Health Consultant Dr. Stan Headley will highlight community wellness as the guest speaker of Whiskey Creek Civic Association’s October meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

The community is invited to attend Headley’s program, “Self-Care 101 for the Best You…Naturally,” which will focus on the important role that taking care of oneself plays in being able to better care for one’s family and community. The 20-minute discussion will include why self-care matters for health, how to understand patterns of behavior and an overview of natural tips to get started on the path to self-care.

The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Whiskey Creek Country Club, 1449 Whiskey Creek Drive in Fort Myers.

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.

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

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.

FGCU Alumni Association named annual sponsor

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 27, 2019) – Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, has announced its 2019-2020 committee, led by committee chairs Amanda Soisson, director of college and career initiatives for the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, and Kimberly Wallace, director of alumni relations for Florida Gulf Coast University.

Leadership NEXT is a monthly program through the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce that offers unique educational and networking opportunities for advancing business professionals in Southwest Florida. Attendees represent a variety of businesses and industries throughout Southwest Florida.

Other members of the 2019-2020 Leadership NEXT committee include Debra DeHaven, events coordinator for the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce; Megan Garner, account manager for Priority Marketing; Kelsey Griffin, partner/litigation support, forensic accounting and mediation services for Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A.; Jeffrey Jean-Jacques, executive director of AMIkids Southwest Florida; Mathieu Knapp, supervisor of Healthy Life Centers for Lee Health; Eric Lane, campaigns and corporate/strategic partnership manager for The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties; Sam Lewis, owner of WearTheFund; Chris Lopez, director of public policy for the Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association; Vanessa Santiago, education manager for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida; Danielle Seitz, attorney for Aloia, Roland, Lubell & Morgan PLLC; and Melissa Vogt, director of marketing for Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. The committee is overseen by the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s staff.

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Alumni Association remains as the annual sponsor for Leadership NEXT for 2019-2020.

The FGCU Alumni Association is dedicated to engaging graduates in a lifelong allegiance with FGCU and fellow alumni, cultivating opportunities for personal and professional growth after graduation, celebrating pride in the principles and achievements of FGCU and its graduates, and inspiring individual investment in the university’s future. As annual sponsor, the alumni association will support the continuation of Leadership NEXT programming and networking opportunities that educate and connect Southwest Florida’s young professionals.

Leadership NEXT’s monthly sessions take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month and offer opportunities to develop new knowledge and skills, establish working relationships with colleagues and engage in valuable programs and discussions to further enhance their careers.

To learn more, visit FortMyers.org and follow “Leadership NEXT” on Facebook.

About the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce:
Serving Lee County and surrounding areas since 1989, the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a business organization of professionals who support and promote a progressive, sustainable community. The Chamber represents nearly 800 businesses, professionals and individuals throughout Lee County, providing opportunities for members to participate in a variety of meaningful networking, educational and community- and business-focused programs and events. The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce is located at 2310 Edwards Drive in downtown Fort Myers. For additional information regarding membership opportunities or events please call 239-332-2930 or visit www.fortmyers.org. For the latest news and updates, follow the Chamber on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gfmcc or Twitter at @FtMyersChamber.