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FORT MYERS, FLA., December 6, 2018 – Angela Frink has joined Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
Frink is a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University., where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and her Master of Science degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner.. 
She has more than 12 years of nursing experience, including two years in management positions prior to earning her degree as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, which is the new title for what was formerly known as ARNP.
Most recently, she has worked as a pediatric gastroenterology nurse practitioner.
She will assist pediatricians at the Cape Coral office at 1265 Viscaya Parkway.
Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida, a physician-owned and operated medical practice, was formed in 1996 by many long practicing local physicians and has grown to become the largest physician-owned primary care practice in Southwest Florida.
Offices are conveniently located in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Lehigh Acres.  For more information, visit www.ppcswfl.com.

Chef de Cuisine Gaston Javier Sanchez is proud to present a wine dinner featuring Flora Springs wines of Napa Valley. Enjoy 6 courses of exquisite pairings and an original menu prepared specifically for this event. See details and the menu below.
Brief:
Wine Dinner featuring Flora Springs of Napa Valley
January 10, 2019, 6:00 p.m.
The Cove at Tarpon Bay Restaurant
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
5001 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
 
Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1508974045920588/
Reservations required, 239 390 4297
$125 per person, seating ls limited
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Flora Springs Wine Dinner at The Cove at Tarpon Bay Restaurant
January 10, 2019, 6:00 p.m.
WELCOME COURSE
Poema Cava Brut
Pata Negra
serrano iberico | compressed cantaloupe spheres
Caprese Pops
buccotini | baby heirloom tomato | balsamic paint | fried basil dust
1ST COURSE
2017 Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley
Popeye’s Canoe
charred spanish octopus | yukon confit | marrow
spinach tabbouleh | smoked paprika | lemon oil
2ND COURSE
2017 Family Select Chardonnay | Napa Valley
South Pacific
grilled cobia loin | jade bamboo rice
ginger confit | cilantro tuille
3RD COURSE
2015 Merlot | Napa Valley
Hunter Flats
pheasant breast | crispy duck prosciutto
leek & yucca tots | black cherry couli
4TH COURSE
2015 Trilogy Red Wine | Napa Valley
The Lodge
elk osso bucco | wild mushrooms farro risotto
artichoke bloom | madeira au jus reduction
5TH COURSE
2014 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Degustation des Poire
genose aux poire | candied pear | ginger custard milk jam | pear sorbet & pear chips
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
5001 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
 
Kind regards,
Patricia George
Manager of Marketing Communication,
Public Relations and Social Media
Media Liaison
 
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HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT RESORT & SPA
5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134, USA
T +1.239.390.4219  E [email protected]
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(Orlando, Florida December 3, 2018) OneBlood, the local not-for-profit blood center serving Florida and other parts of the southeast, is leading a worldwide search to find some of the rarest blood in the world.  It’s needed to help save two-year-old Zainab, a South Florida girl who is battling neuroblastoma, a very aggressive form of cancer.
 
Zainab’s blood is extremely rare because she is missing a common antigen that most people carry on their red blood cells. The antigen is called “Indian B” (Inb). For a person to be a possible match for Zainab, they must also be missing the Indian B antigen, or the little girl’s body will reject the blood.  Locating people who are missing the Indian B antigen comes down to genetics.
 

• Statistically, the only people who are likely to be a match for Zainab are people of Pakistani, Indian or Iranian descent. Of these populations, less than 4% of the people are actually missing the Indian B antigen.

 
To be a match for Zainab a donor must meet the following criteria:

• Must be exclusively Pakistani, Indian or Iranian descent – meaning the donor’s birth parents are both

100% Pakistani, Indian or Iranian

• Must be blood type “O” or “A”
• All donations for Zainab must be coordinated with OneBlood in advance to ensure the additional

compatibility testing is performed. Visit https://www.oneblood.org/zainab for donation information.
 
OneBlood is working closely with other blood centers and the American Rare Donor Program (ARDP), an organization that searches the world for rare blood donors. So far, three matching donors have been located, including a donor that ARDP located in the United Kingdom, near London.  It’s the first time OneBlood has ever received an international donor for a local patient.  The other two matching donors are from the United States.
 
While it’s promising the three donors have been located, additional donors are needed.  Zainab will need blood transfusions for the foreseeable future.  To support her long-term blood needs, the search is on to find at least seven to ten compatible donors. OneBlood is sharing Zainab’s story in the hopes more people who meet the specific donor criteria will come forward to donate for the little girl.
 
OneBlood is conducting all compatibility testing of potential donors.  So far, more than 1,000 local donations, as well as donations from other parts of the country have been tested and no additional matches have been identified.
 
Media Tool Kit Available

• To view OneBlood’s online show about the search for Zainab’s donors, and for details on how to donate and/or host a blood drive for Zainab, please click HERE.
• A media tool kit with video and interviews is available by clicking HERE.

 
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OneBlood is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community asset responsible for providing safe, available and affordable blood to more than 200 hospital partners and their patients throughout most of Florida, parts of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina.  Generally healthy people age 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. To learn more about OneBlood visit www.oneblood.org.

(Fort Myers – December 4, 2018)  – The Heights Center is seeking organizations and individuals to participate in the annual Harlem Heights Community Gift Drive.  Individuals, businesses and philanthropic groups are asked to donate new, unwrapped gifts for local children.  Gifts are needed for more than 800 children, ranging in age from birth to 17 years of age.
 
Suggested donations are gifts under $25 including Legos, dolls, art sets, footballs, basketballs, soccer balls, remote control cars, tea sets, action figures, board games, coloring books and crayons.  Personal items are needed including pajamas, jewelry, body lotion, spray, soaps, hair accessories and wristwatches.  Donations of gift cards from Target, Kmart or Walmart are appreciated.  Monetary donations can be made at www.heightsfoundation.org/donate.
The gifts will be distributed on Saturday, December 15 from 10:00 a.m. – noon at The Heights Center.  Each child will visit Santa, have cookies with hot chocolate and make Christmas crafts, while their parents choose gifts for their children, keeping the surprise in Christmas for our kids.
 
“This holiday season will again be challenging for many families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood,” said Kathryn Kelly, President and CEO of the Heights Foundation. “This is a great opportunity to bring joy to the children of our community.  We are thankful for the generous support of our neighbors.”
 
Items can be dropped off at The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers.  Toys will be collected through Thursday, December 13.
 
Volunteers are needed to assist with event set up and at the event.
 
Organizations and individuals interested in participating can contact Melissa Barlow at (239) 482-7706 or [email protected].  All donations are tax deductible.  Monetary donations can be made on the web at www.heightsfoundation.org.
 
About the Heights Foundation and the Heights Center
 
The Heights Foundation works to build self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood.  The mission is to support education and wellness, promote family and community development, and provide the benefits of enrichment and the arts.  The Heights Center, supported by The Heights Foundation, is a place for Education, Opportunity, and Enrichment.
Harlem Heights was originally settled as a rural agricultural community.   Approximately 780 children live in a mixture of single-family homes and multi-family apartments. Demographically, the population is approximately 70% Hispanic, 20% African-American, and 8% Caucasian. The poverty rate for children in Harlem Heights is more than twice the county average, with family income 40% below the county average. Families are not able to easily access family support services located in downtown Fort Myers, and benefit greatly from programs
 
 

9 new “Harvest” inspired items debut on Firestone’s Grill Room new seasonal menu
 
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS, Fla. — (Dec 3, 2018) – The Firestone Grill Room has just released a new seasonal menu, complete with 9 new plates to pair with their extensive wine and cocktail selections. The menu is cultivated and presented by new Executive Chef James Pryor.
“I’m only as great as my team and I’m proud to be joining one of the best,” says Executive Chef James Pryor. “I’m excited to be a part of the Firestone Family and bring a new dynamic to the KRG Brand. I look forward to enhancing the dining experience for our Patrons by taking simple palettes and presenting them beautifully.”
 
The new seasonal menu items will appear on the Grill Room and Skybar menus. Two new “Small Plates” include: Hand Made Crab Cake $11.95, (cast iron seared blue crab, jalapeño corn salsa, tomato jam, and grilled lime), and Street Corn $8.95, (oak grilled corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime butter, jalapeño cream, and charred lime). A new salad has also been added to the menu: Baby Heirloom Caprese $12.95, consisting of sliced baby tomato, fresh mozzarella, balsamic onion, basil powder, and cracked black pepper.
 
Joining the “Signature” dishes will be the vegetarian Butternut Squash Ravioli $17.95 (sage butter pan fried, sweet purple mashed potatoes, candied pumpkin seeds, and micro arugula). “Wood Fired Grill” entrées will now include the Colorado Lamb Chops $31.95 and the Pork Tenderloin $17.95.
 
The menu also features a new “Cast Iron Specialties” section. Guests may enjoy: Crispy Skin Snapper $24.95 (cast iron seared snapper fillet, sundried tomato tapenade, creamy risotto, wood fired asparagus, lobster reduction), the Famous Statler Chicken $18.95 (cast iron seared airline chicken breast, wilted baby greens, sweet purple mashed potatoes, and mushroom velouté) and Pan Roasted Scallops $28.95 (cast iron seared sea scallops, brandy flamed Brussels sprouts, apple butternut squash purée, bacon onion jam, micro arugula, and port reduction).
 
Patrons may also order these new seasonal creations on Skybar and in the Martini Bar during the Grill Room’s kitchen hours. Additionally, an updated and expanded Gluten Free menu is available to patrons.
 
New menu item descriptions, along with the Dessert, Skybar and VIP Bottle service menus can be found on FirestoneFL.com under the “Menu” tab.
 
 
 
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ABOUT THE FIRESTONE
 
The Firestone is housed in a unique, historic four-story building with the only waterfront rooftop bar in the River District of Downtown Fort Myers, FL. The concept is inspired by American tire and automobile businessman Harvey S. Firestone, who wintered in Fort Myers around the turn of the century. Firestone, Ford, and Thomas Edison were considered the three leaders in American industry at the time and were part of a very exclusive group titled “The Millionaires’ Club.”
 
In the Grill Room and Mezzanine, patrons will enjoy a casual waterfront fine dining experience prepared by Executive Chef James Pryor and his culinary team. Patrons may then head up to the 4^th floor to enjoy Skybar, a roof-top bar famous for it’s stunning sunset views of the Caloosahatchee River. Skybar offers an everyday happy hour from 4-7pm, and a stunning nightlife experience including VIP Bottle Service. The 3^rd floor, the Martini Bar, is open on weekend evenings and is available for Private Parties 7 days a week, based on availability.
 
The Firestone is now open on Sundays and Mondays with new weekly events and entertainment to accommodate the upcoming holiday seasons. The Grill Room and Mezzanine is open Sunday – Thursday from 4-10pm and Friday and Saturday from 4-11pm; Skybar is open daily at 4pm until Close; and the Martini Bar is open Friday and Saturday at 9pm-2am. For information or to reserve your specialty New Years Eve dinner or VIP Bottle Service, please contact us at 239-334-3473 or visit our website at FirestoneFL.com.
 
 
 
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New Executive Chef James Pryor: 

The Tots & Tails Christmas Toy Drive is hosted by the American Military Veterans Foundation (a 501 (c) (3) and therapy dogs, Tala & Abigail (our dogs). AMMILVETS is an organization that helps veterans dealing with the invisible wounds of war – such as PTSD through music therapy, fishing rod making classes, fishing trips, etc. Tala & Abigail are local therapy dogs doing a lot of community outreach, so we put the toy drive in their name as well.
For our toy drive, we collect items for underprivileged children in Lee County and shelter animals. This year, we will be be bringing the joy of Christmas to the Harlem Heights Foundation and the Pine Manor United Way House. We have committed to about 500 kids. We need new, unwrapped toys & animal supplies.
We are not secret donors. We hand-deliver each bag of toys to each child. We convoy to each organization in a procession. We have volunteers that include members of the community, businesses, first responders, veterans, children, family and friends. We have a motorcycle escort, we use a local law enforcement agency’s armored vehicle as our Santa’s sleigh, we have a Santa & Mrs. Claus and our pups, Tala & Abigail. We hand out toys, spend time with the kids, do pictures with Santa, etc.  Last year, we provided Christmas & toys to over 400 kids in Lee & Collier counties and animal supplies to three local shelters. We had over 50 volunteers. We are collecting until Dec. 14 and our toy distribution day is Dec. 22.
We have boxes out at over 30 local businesses to help us collect toys.
Here is the list of all the drop off locations:
Esterra Spa & Salon – 5971 Silver King Blvd. Cape Coral, Fl. #205 33914
One More Round at Bonita Fairways
26740 Sammoset Way Bonita Springs, Fl. 34135
Mike Greenwell’s Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park – 35 NE Pine Island Rd. Cape Coral, Fl. 33909
Hogs and Air Dogs event Nov. 9, 10, 11 at Six Bends Harley Davidson – 9501 Thunder Rd, Fort Myers, FL. 33913
Florida Tracks and Trails – 39450 Bermont Rd. Punta Gorda, Fl. 33982
Integrity Air Conditioning Services, Inc.– 14044 Palm Beach Blvd. Fort Myers, Fl. 33905
Trebing Tile & Carpet – 4537 Del Prado Blvd. S Cape Coral, Fl. 33904
Salty Dog Gallery and Gifts – 1901 Estero Blvd. Fort Myers Beach, Fl. 33931
Diamond Daves Creative Jewelry – 1227 Cape Coral Pkwy. Cape Coral, Fl. 33904
Cella Molnar & Associates – 1631 Hendry St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
7-Eleven – 345 Cape Coral Pkwy. Cape Coral, Fl. 33904
Shingitai Jujitsu Academy of Cape Coral – 1423 SE 10th St. Cape Coral, Fl. 33990
Remax:
2326 Del Prado Blvd. Cape Coral, Fl.
814 SW Pine Island Rd. #207 Cape Coral, Fl.
6611 Orion Dr. #104 Fort Myers, Fl.
Achieva Credit Union
2127 Del Prado Blvd S. Cape Coral, Fl.
4379 Colonial Blvd. Fort Myers, Fl.
2499 Lee Blvd. Lehigh Acres, Fl.
Brightway, The Seuffert Agency – 900 SW Pine Island Rd. #103 Cape Coral, Fl. 33991
Lauren A. Lovell Inc. – 4991 Royal Gulf Cir. Fort Myers, Fl. 33919
Curtain Call Studios -15250 S. Tamiami Trl. Suite # 119-120 33908
Reliant Acute Care, LLC – 5781 Lee Blvd. Unit #105 Lehigh Acres, Fl. 33971
The Cole Team – 1337 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral, Fl. 33904
Well Kneaded Therapeutic Massage -11595 Kelly Rd. Fort Myers, Fl. 33908
Charlie’s Alterations Ft. Myers – 15600 San Carlos Blvd. #175 Fort Myers, Fl. 33908
Maaco – 4118 Fowler St. Fort Myers, Fl. 33901
Gulf Coast Family Fitness Center – 814 Pine Island Rd. SW #102-104 Cape Coral, Fl. 33991
Barnes Family Chiropractic – 4302 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33904
City Electric Supply at 11931 Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33966
Savage 4×4 Inc. at 5770 Enterprise Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Total Look Hair Design at 13251 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers, Florida 33919
For those who aren’t local, toys can be mailed to:
Abigail & Tala
Attn: Tots & Tails Christmas Toy Drive
P.O. Box 2953
Fort Myers, Fl. 33902
or, if people order toys online (i.e. Amazon/Target/Petco/etc.), those can be shipped to:
Abigail & Tala
Attn: Tots & Tails Christmas Toy Drive
1350 Monroe St.
#2953
Fort Myers, Fl. 33902
This year we also started a Facebook page called Tots & Tails Christmas Toy Drive to help promote our efforts.
https://www.facebook.com/totsandtailstoydrive/?modal=admin_todo_tour
We created an Amazon idea list to help people pick things to buy for the kids and shelter animals – http://a.co/71sSyno
And, we also started a GoFundMe. 100% of everything raised will go to buy toys &/or animal supplies.
https://www.gofundme.com/tots-amp-tails-christmas-toy-drive?fbclid=IwAR2F9z8ULRgLkVkCUT7u5yFbuC4-7Dr1NxbS3QfS4NuU1-eQeC-q8FirbLk

Visit the United States Postal Service’s 2018 Holiday Newsroom for information on everything holiday-related!
https://about.usps.com/holidaynews/

CFS Roofing supports Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Donations can be made until December 20 at their Fort Myers location.
CFS Roofing Services, LLC: Ashtin Chamberlain
10/01/2018 – 12/20/2018
8AM – 5PM
12120 Amedicus Lane, Fort Myers, Florida, 33907
239-839-4535
[email protected]
For more information about CFS Roofing, visit cfsroofing.com
 
 

The holidays are here, and the Harry Chapin Food Bank faces its most critical time of the year as it pushes forward on its mission to lead our community in the fight to end hunger. During the three months between Nov. 1 and the end of January, the food bank will receive about 50 percent of the total monetary donations it collects for the fiscal year.
These donations not only meet the heightened need of the holidays, but provide the means to carry on the food bank’s mission throughout the year.
The Harry Chapin Food Bank can turn every dollar donated into $8 worth of food, and 96 percent of all donations raised goes directly to programs serving people in need. They couldn’t do this without you. Please support the Harry Chapin Food Bank this holiday season by donating at harrychapinfoodbank.org!
 

Note to Media: For the 30th year in a row, Lee County’s top high school senior football players will meet for the Rotary South All-Star Classic.
 
The event was founded in 1989 as the first countywide high school football all-star game in Florida. It’s designed as a sendoff and reward for seniors as well as an extra chance to get them in front of college recruiters.
 
In addition to players, each high school in the county is sending two cheerleaders, and team managers are also taking part.
 
WHAT: Rotary of Fort Myers South All-Star Classic
 
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m.
 
WHERE: Fort Myers High School, 2635 Cortez Blvd., Fort Myers
WHY: To showcase the top senior high school football players in Lee County
CONTACT: Josh Milton, CONRIC PR & Marketing, 239-690-9840, [email protected]
 
Josh Milton, Vice President of Media Relations
CONRIC PR & Marketing