Member News

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2018) — Shell Point has announced the roster for its third annual 2018 Medical Breakthroughs & Discoveries speaker series, a free community health care resource for residents in the greater Fort Myers area.
 
This educational series, sponsored by the Legacy Foundation in conjunction with Shell Point Wellness Connections, will feature prominent local and national experts who will address recent advances in the fields of global health care, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.

• Thursday, Feb. 15, 1:30 p.m. – Trending Toward Modern: Health Care in the 21st Century, presented by Dr. Larry Antonucci, CEO and president of Lee Health
• Friday, March 2, 10 a.m. – Debunking 10 Myths That May Sabotage Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease, presented by Dr. J. Eric Ahlskog, Mayo Clinic
• Monday, March 12, 7 p.m. – Super Brain: Staying Well for Life, presented by Dr. Rudolph Tanzi, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School

FORT MYERS, FLA., January 16, 2018 – Celebrate the Edison Festival of Light and help feed the hungry by attending  Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing  Tuesday, Feb. 6, at The First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fort Myers at the corner of Second Street and Lee Street.
It’s the 29^th anniversary of the hymn sing, which is organized and sponsored by the Galloway Family of Dealerships.  Because of the overwhelming popularity of the event, three performances are planned at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.   The doors will open 30 minutes prior to each performance.
Admission is free, but because of the increased need for food for the hungry, organizers are requesting that those who attend bring cans of non-perishable food and a voluntary cash donation, if possible, to benefit The Soup Kitchen of Community Cooperative.
“We need to help The Soup Kitchen by donating as much canned goods and cash as we can to help families who most need it in our community,” said Sam Galloway, Jr., founder of Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing.
Community Cooperative provides 15,000 meals each month in addition to other services.  “There are even more families who need our help.  Do what God would want you to do and give what you can,” said the Rev. Dr. Paul deJong of First Presbyterian Church.
Community Cooperative was started by First Presbyterian Church along with other downtown churches in 1984 to help alleviate hunger and suffering in Lee County.  The church has continued to support its ministry there by providing volunteers in The Soup Kitchen and delivering hot meals to home-bound seniors.
Galloway, who originated the hymn sing in 1989, said he wanted to do something to honor Mrs. Mina Edison during the Edison Festival celebration.
“We hear a great deal about the wonderful work of Thomas Alva Edison, but we don’t do a lot to honor his wife who also volunteered a great deal of her time and talent to making Fort Myers what it is today.  This hymn sing is a way to honor her good work too,” Galloway said.
This year’s event will feature the First Presbyterian Sanctuary Choir and many other singers, including members of the Mastersingers, Guest Soloists, along with a Piano-Organ Combination.
In addition to Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing, the Galloway Family of Dealerships also sponsors the very popular Christmas Carol Sing in December.  Both events benefit The Soup Kitchen of Community Cooperative.
For more information or directions to the church, call 334-2261 or visit www.fpcfortmyers.org.  For more information about Community Cooperative, call (239) 332-SOUP or visit www.communitycooperative.com.
 
About Community Cooperative
Community Cooperative is an innovative nonprofit organization made up of social service entrepreneurs fighting to end homelessness and hunger in our community. It provides more than 15,000 meals each month through its Community Cafés and Meals on Wheels programs, distributes more than 500,000 pounds of groceries through its Mobile Food Pantries, and serves 6,500 individuals and families with homeless and comprehensive case management services through its Social & Education Resource Centers.  A proud United Way partner, Community Cooperative serves Fort Myers and the greater Lee County area, including Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres and Fort Myers Beach.
 
About First Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers, located at 2438 Second St. in downtown Fort Myers, is a community of faith, celebrating a loving God.  First Presbyterian Church was founded in 1901 and continues to be an integral part of Lee County by presenting some of the area’s most well-attended events, such as Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing in February as part of the Edison Festival of and the Christmas Carol Sing in December.  Both events benefit The Soup Kitchen of Community Cooperative, which also was founded by First Presbyterian Church and other downtown churches in 1984.  Services are offered Sundays at 11 a.m. with Sunday Adult Education from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  A nursery is available from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Hearing assistive equipment also is available.

Contact:               Anna Wallace
Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida
239-334-2797   |   [email protected]
 
Todd Gates
GATES Construction
239-593-3777   | [email protected]
 
What:                    Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida Annual Address and Expansion Campaign
 
Where:                 Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida
3210 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33916
 
When:                  January 20, 2018
8:30 am – Breakfast
9:00 am – Event, Q & A and Tour Immediately Following
 
YOU’RE INVITED TO THE ANNUAL ADDRESS AND EXPANSION CAMPAIGN
Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida Annual Address and Expansion Campaign
Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida invites local community leaders, government officials, dignitaries, and the media to attend the Annual Address and Expansion & Sustainability Campaign for the new expansion on January 20, 2018. A light breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. followed by the Annual Address at 9:00 a.m. immediately following, a guided tour of the existing facility will be offered.
The Annual Address will feature an update of the 2017 fiscal year, goals for2018, and the relaunch of the expansion campaign. The expansion campaign is for $1.5 million dollar expansion to the Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida. The new addition will feature 4,000 square feet of space for a teen center, an enlarged kitchen and a multi-purpose room. There be a Q&A session and a tour of the facility at the end of the annual address for any members of the media and future beneficiaries. More information about the Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida is attached.
Quality Life Center strives to strengthen family and community through the development of programs, services and the provision of housing and property management to ultimately cultivate self-development, teach self-discipline, build confidence and promote nutritional and cultural awareness.

January 8, 2018 – Fort Myers, FL – February concludes this season’s TGIM! Before the Fort Myers Film Festival in March, help judges Jeff Lindsay, Charles Runnells, and Jason Maughan, decide which films will make the 2018 showcase. Plus, enjoy the vintage sounds of Morgan Marie and Alec Prorock. Join host Eric Raddatz and Melissa DeHaven for the most fun you can have on a Monday! The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First St. in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District.
Monday, February 5, 2018
Cocktails: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm
Tickets: $10 Adults • $8 Seniors/Students
February’s TGIM features Jeff Lindsay, the New York Times bestselling author and creator of the Dexter novels, the inspiration for the hit Showtime and CBS series Dexter. Lindsay lives in South Florida with his wife and three children. Plus, the judges panel also features Charles Runnels, an Arts & Entertainment reporter with The News Press. His features have brought Southwest Florida closer to stars like Vince Neil, Steve Martin, and Martin Short — just to name a few! Come watch cool indie short films and have a say about whether they should make final programming for the Fort Myers Film Festival in March 2018. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Show begins at 7 p.m.
About the Fort Myers Film Festival – The Fort Myers Film Festival is an intelligent independent filmmaker’s preferred event to create, unite and showcase the finest artistic cinematic works. The Fort Myers Film Festival is known for world-class swagger and support of local filmmakers. The festival event offers ‘the most vibrant intellectual and edgy crowd to grace Lee County in decades.’ The event has featured hundreds of local filmmakers and is a must attend for cineasts living in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties who love indie film and film festivals. That’s right, Fort Myers has a film festival, so come out for the excitement March 21st – 25th!

January 11, 2018 – Fort Myers, FL – Artistic powerhouse and provocateur Myra Roberts opens “Dream Peace” during Art Walk on February 2nd from 6pm – 10pm! Experience this eclectic exhibit, featuring  poster-style paintings of topics ranging from social injustice to Buddhism. “Dream Peace” will also feature performance art group S(he) Will Fade: A Theatrical Ethnography and a short improvisational dance by Debbie Sheme, the founder of Sanibel Dance. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First St. in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District.
Opening: Friday, February 2nd • 6pm – 10pm
Performances by S(he) Will Fade and Debbie Sheme begin at 7:30pm
Closing: Friday, February 24th
Free to Attend
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is pleased to announce it is again hosting an exhibition of works by renowned Sanibel-based artist Myra Roberts. “Making meaningful social statements about our human condition is important to me, and links the past and present,” explains the artist. “Crimes against humanity continue daily. We are all diminished when any person suffers because of discrimination. Our differences make life more interesting and our common humanity matters most of all. ‘Dream Peace’ inspires viewers to ponder the need for change.”
In addition to her “Dream Peace” works, Roberts will exhibit selected pieces from recent series. “Florida Retro” paintings resurrect the Sunshine State’s past, and “Endangered Species” works draw attention to future concerns. “Smokescreen: Prelude to the 1940s” is a series of collages that depict American or German middle-class domestic life combined with images of Hitler’s rise to power. “Angels on Earth” celebrates extraordinary lives. Included is 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai.
Roberts’ paintings are in public and private collections across the United States and Europe, including the estate of Robert Rauschenberg. Roberts received letters of endorsement for her “Faces of Anne Frank” project from Hillary Rodham Clinton, and the Jane Goodall Institute. Roberts donates funds and works (slated for sale at auction) to organizations such as the following: Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida; the Ecostudies Institute of Mount Vernon, Washington; the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife; Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, and Sanibel-Captiva Cares/Golisano Children’s Hospital of Fort Myers.
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center hosted a retrospective exhibition of her works in January 2015. WGCU Public Media chose Roberts as one of five “2016 Makers: Women Who Make Southwest Florida.” Nominated by the public, the selection of Roberts was based on her impact in the arts and social justice in Southwest Florida.
She has lectured and exhibited throughout the United States, including in Chicago; Boothbay Harbor and Bar Harbor, Maine; the Cab Calloway School of the Arts in Wilmington, Delaware (grant-funded); the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg; the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida; the Museum of the Everglades, and in galleries around Florida.

New exhibit features artwork by five local physicians
  FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 12, 2018) – The Southwest Florida Community Foundation will launch a new art display at its Community Hub in February.
Beginning February 2,  “Art Doctors” will feature the art of five local physicians including Dr. Charlie Brown, Dr. Rich Lane, Dr. Ellen Sayet, Dr. Martin Sherman and Dr. Peter Sidell.
Local anesthesiologist Charlie Brown became interested in the folk art of gyotaku due to his love of fishing. In gyotaku, each fish is inked directly and an image is transferred onto paper. In Japan, before photography, fisherman used this method to take a “picture” of their large fish, proving the size of their catch. His images come from fish caught by him, as well as those caught by his friends and family.
Retired ear, nose and throat surgeon Rich Lane enjoys working with paint, metal and wood in his off hours. He was drawn to art at a young age being from a family of avocational artistes and an uncle who was a professional oil painter. Although never taking a formal art class, he quickly picked up impressionistic oil painting using color and effects of the old masters. He also creates metal wind sculptures and experiments with steampunk art.
Retired Oncologist Ellen Sayet has always loved sketching and painting but her art took a secondary position between her two successful careers as a medical oncologist and working with a jewelry manufacturing company in Israel. Self taught with an occasional drawing class, she enjoys painting realism with “an edge”. Her figurative paintings are classic drawings with an inventive and creative side.  Sayet produces works of realism and figurative portraitures in oil and pastel that capturing the mood, personality and inner soul of the subjects.
Pediatrician Martin Sherman started painting after his senior year of high school. He prefers acrylics but has dabbled in oils, watercolors, pen and ink, printmaking and wood sculpture. While studying premed, he also majored in a combined studio and art history concentration. He also took classes at Cornell and Skidmore in studio art. It wasn’t until a few years ago that he started working again at the coaxing of his wife who is his biggest fan and color referee due to his colorblindness.
Retired cardiothoracic surgeon Peter Sidell has always had a love of photography and cameras. His photographic focus is on his travels to various parts of the world and he also enjoys photographing birds and the natural environment in Florida. His hope is to tell the story of what he has seen and experienced through the photos he takes.
The exhibit is open to the public and will run the month of February during regular Community Foundation business hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some paintings are located in meeting rooms so those interested in seeing the exhibit are asked to call before arriving to make sure all areas are accessible. The Community Hub is located at 8771 College Parkway, Building 2, Suite 201 in Fort Myers.
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation, founded in 1976, cultivates regional change for the common good through collective leadership, social innovation and philanthropy to address the evolving community needs in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. The Foundation partners with individuals, families and corporations who have created more than 400 philanthropic funds. Thanks to them, the Foundation invested $5.4 million in grants and programs to the community. With assets of $115 million, it has provided more than $71 million in grants and scholarships to the communities it serves since inception. The Foundation is the backbone organization for the regional FutureMakers Coalition and Lee County’s Sustainability Plan. Currently, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s regional headquarters are located off College Parkway in South Fort Myers, with satellite offices located on Sanibel Island, in LaBelle (Hendry County) and downtown Fort Myers. For more information, call 239-274-5900 or visit www.floridacommunity.com.
 

Mary Wilson, The Shirelles to Perform at Seminole Casino Hotel
Friday, February 2
Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment & IT$ NOT OBER YET Productions present music icons Mary Wilson and The Shirelles in concert at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are available now for $59 and can be purchased online at www.jaytv.com, at the casino or by phone at 800-514-ETIX(3849). Concert attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Mary Wilson, along with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, founded one of the most successful female singing groups in recording history – The Supremes. With an unprecedented 12 number-one hits, including five in a row – “Where Did Our Love Go,” “Baby Love,” “Come See About Me,” “Stop, In The Name Of Love” and “Back in My Arms Again” – The Supremes set the precedent for super group success. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees the Shirelles were one of the earliest and among the very best girl groups with more than 20 Billboard Top 100 Hits including the timeless classic Billboard #1 Hits “Soldier Boy” and “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” as well as hits such as “Dedicated To The One I Love,” “Foolish Little Girl,” “Mama Said,” “Baby It’s You,” and many more.
Country Music Legend Tanya Tucker to Perform at Seminole Casino Hotel
Saturday, February 3
Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment & IT$ NOT OBER YET Productions present An Evening with country music legend Tanya Tucker at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are on sale now for $67.50 and are available at the casino, on jaytv.com or by calling 800-218-0007. Attendees must be 21 years of age. A defining voice of country music, Tucker inspired many female artists who still top the charts today. From the signature classic songs to the unforgettable sass and soul of her voice, Tucker has paved a path in country music and beyond through an unprecedented level of success and continues her longevity today due to a natural, undeniable talent. Her style has proved to be timeless ever since she recorded her debut single “Delta Dawn,” at age 13. The single earned a Grammy nomination for “Best Female Country Vocal Performance” and launched Tucker into the national spotlight.
The Tenors to Perform at Seminole Casino Hotel
Saturday, February 10
Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee will host “An Intimate Evening with The Tenors” on Saturday, Feb.10 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available now for $45 at the casino cashier and by phone at 800-218-0007. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. A decade after forming in their native Canada, The Tenors are an international success story. With their robust singing and seamless blend of classical and contemporary pop textures, Victor Micallef, Clifton Murray and Fraser Walters have scored multi-platinum sales, performed for the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Queen Elizabeth II, and shared stages with superstars ranging from Paul McCartney to Justin Bieber.
February 2018 Live Music Schedule
At Zig Zag Lounge
Performances are at the Zig Zag Lounge. No cover for live entertainment. TVs throughout the Zig Zag bar air sporting events and other entertainment. Zig Zag Lounge is Southwest Florida’s premier destination to catch your favorite teams during the NFL season. Entertainment is subject to change. For complete details, visit moreinparadise.com.
Thursday, February 1 8 p.m. to midnight Hip Squad
Friday, February 2 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Experience
Saturday, February 3 4 to 8 p.m. Chicago Mob
Saturday, February 3 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Experience
Sunday, February 4 Super Bowl Sunday
Monday, February 5 8 p.m. to midnight Cachet
Tuesday, February 6 8 p.m. to midnight Wonderama
Wednesday, February 7
Thursday, February 8 8 p.m. to midnight
8 p.m. to midnight Grand Slam
Tat-2 Trio
Friday, February 9 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Unique
Saturday, February 10
Saturday, February 10
Sunday, February 11 4 to 8 p.m.
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Noon to 4 p.m. Inztant Karma
Unique
Hip Squad
Sunday, February 11 6 to 10 p.m. Shindigs
Monday, February 12 8 p.m. to midnight Cachet
Tuesday, February 13 8 p.m. to midnight Primetime
Wednesday, February 14 8 p.m. to midnight The Magnifikats (Valentine’s Day!)
Thursday, February 15 8 p.m. to midnight Fusion
Friday, February 16
Saturday, February 17 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
4 to 8 p.m. Gypsy Lane
Hip Squad
Saturday, February 17
Sunday, February 18 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Noon to 4 p.m. Gypsy Lane
Chicago Mob
Sunday, February 18 6 to 10 p.m. X-Factor
Monday, February 19 8 p.m. to midnight Cachet
Tuesday, February 20 8 p.m. to midnight Wonderama
Wednesday, February 21 8 p.m. to midnight Grand Slam
Thursday, February 22
Friday, February 23
Saturday, February 24
Saturday, February 24
Sunday, February 25
Sunday, February 25
Monday, February 26
Tuesday, February 27
Wednesday, February 28
8 p.m. to midnight
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
4 to 8 p.m.
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Noon to 4 p.m.
6 to 10 p.m.
8 p.m. to midnight
8 p.m. to midnight
8 p.m. to midnight Primetime
Pocket Change
Inztant Karma
Pocket Change
Tat-2 Band
Eddie & The Edsels
Cachet
Shindigs
The Magnifikats
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 1st 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 1st 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 https://www.facebook.com/SeminoleCasinoHotel/.

February 21 event benefits School Success programs for at-risk kids in Harlem Heights
(Fort Myers, Fla. – January 11, 2018) —10^th annual  “Love Your Neighbor”, an event featuring Norman Love Confections and Mark Loren Designs, will be held Wednesday, February 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the riverfront Gulf Harbour home of Mary Jo Little.   Guests will enjoy fine wine and spirits and an assortment of culinary creations from local restaurants and chefs including Bahama Breeze, Blu Sushi, Cru, Gather, LYNQ, Norman Love Confections, The Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market and Three Fishermen Seafood Restaurant.  Beverage sponsors include The Lighthouse Resort & Tiki Bar.  Live and silent auction items will be offered and all proceeds will benefit the School Success Program for at-risk children in the Harlem Heights Neighborhood.  $390,000 was raised at last year’s event.  VIP upgrades and sponsorships that include the exclusive VIP pre-party are available.
Mark Loren Designs and Norman Love Confections will be recognized at the event for their ten years of support of the Love Your Neighbor event for The Heights Foundation.
“I am happy to support the good work of The Heights Foundation,” said host Mary Jo Little.   “The residents of Harlem Heights are our neighbors and The Foundation’s School Success Program ensures that the children in the neighborhood have the tools they need to succeed in school.”
“Our School Success program includes academic tutoring, after school and summer camp programs, scholarship and college access assistance, school supplies, and tuition support”, said Kathryn Kelly, President and CEO of The Heights Foundation.  “Each program is geared to meet the specific needs of children and young adults who seek to further their education.  The Gulf Harbour community has been very supportive of the Heights Foundation and we appreciate Mrs. Little opening her home for this important fundraiser.”
Sponsors include FineMark National Bank & Trust, Mark Loren Designs and Norman Love Confections, JP Morgan Chase and Company, B&I Contractors, Entech, Suncoast Credit Union, Victor and Kathryn Mayeron, Huff Insurance Agency and Mark and Gretchen Banks.  Special thanks to Greg & Jo Callaway of Gulf Harbour Properties.
Tickets are now on sale for $200 each and space is limited.  Upgrades and sponsorships that include an exclusive pre-event VIP party are also available.  Purchase tickets at www.heightsfoundation.org/lyn or call Karen Lesza at (239) 482-7706.
 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 located within the neighborhood.

January 12, 2018 – Fort Myers, FL – Art & music come together during Art Walk on Friday, February 2nd! From 6pm – 10pm, enjoy two incredible art openings, featuring Myra Roberts’ “Dream Peace” in the Grand Atrium, and a group art show based on the tradition of artist trading cards, “Carded: Miniature Masterpieces,” in the Capital Gallery. Plus, experience a live recording session at Six Fingers Studios featuring singer-songwriter Kyle Anne Duggan. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First St. in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District.
Myra Roberts’ “Dream Peace”
Opening: Friday, February 2nd • 6pm – 10pm
Performances by S(he) Will Fade and Debbie Sheme begin at 7:30pm
Closing: Friday, February 24th
Grand Atrium • Free to Attend
“Carded: Miniature Masterpieces” • Group Art Show
Opening: Friday, February 2nd • 6pm – 10pm
Closing: Friday, February 24th
Capital Gallery • Free to Attend
Six Fingers Studios Open House
Friday, February 2nd • 6pm – 10pm
Six Fingers Studios • Free to Attend
 
Fore more info, visit www.sbdac.com or 239-333-1933.
 
Artistic powerhouse and provocateur Myra Roberts opens “Dream Peace” during Art Walk on February 2nd from 6pm – 10pm! Experience this eclectic exhibit, featuring  poster-style paintings of topics ranging from social injustice to Buddhism. “Dream Peace” will also feature performance art group S(he) Will Fade: A Theatrical Ethnography and a short improvisational dance by Debbie Sheme, the founder of Sanibel Dance. For more info, visit http://myraroberts.com/.
 
The artist of community of Southwest Florida is proud to present “Carded: Miniature Masterpieces!” This group art show is based on the tradition of artist trading cards dating back to the 15th century. See this eclectic and inspiring show featuring some of the art community’s brightest stars, opening Friday, February 2nd at 6pm in the Capital Gallery! Fore more info, visit https://www.sbdac.com/event/carded-miniature-masterpieces/.
 
Six Fingers Studios invites audiences to experience the art of recording! During this one-night-only engagement, Six Fingers hosts singer-songwriter Kyle Anne Duggan with backing musicians Drew Richard, Shawn Ayotte, and Marc Davis for an open house recording session. Tour Six Fingers Studios, meet the studio manager and sound engineers, and see Kyle Anne record her original songs! For more info, visit https://www.sbdac.com/six-fingers-studios/.
 
Kyle Anne Duggan is an accomplished singer-songwriter, arranger, composer, and performer. She studied Songwriting at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, with voice as her principle instrument. Kyle’s EP, Florida, was released last year, and since has received great reviews from local and national outlets. Learn more about her at https://www.facebook.com/pg/KyleAnneMusic.
 
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Fort Myers, Florida — The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael McCabe has been elected stockholder.
McCabe represents insurance carriers, third party administrators, and employers in the defense of workers’ compensation claims. He also has extensive experience handling matters on appeal before the 1^st District Court of Appeals in Tallahassee. McCabe also assists businesses, contractors and individuals who have received Stop Work Orders and Penalty Assessments from the Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers’ Compensation’s Bureau of Compliance.
McCabe is an approved instructor with the Florida Department of Financial Services and is a frequent speaker on workers’ compensation risk management practices to industry associations, as well as at Henderson Franklin’s annual HR Law & Solutions seminar.
Prior to becoming an attorney, McCabe graduated from the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, and served as a Russian Linguist for the United States Navy. He is a veteran of Desert Storm/Desert Shield and is a recipient of the Naval Achievement Medal. McCabe also holds the highest AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
McCabe received his undergraduate degree from Florida Gulf Coast University (B.A., 2000, summa cum laude) and his law degree from the University of Florida (J.D., 2004, cum laude). He may be reached at 239-344-1218 or by email at [email protected].
Henderson Franklin is the largest, locally-based law firm between Tampa and Miami with over 55 attorneys dedicated to providing a wide range of legal services in the areas of business and tax planning, estate planning, family law, business and civil litigation, eminent domain, intellectual property, workers’ compensation, employment law, real estate, and land use and environmental law. Since 1924, Henderson Franklin has been assisting clients to build their homes, businesses, and communities in Southwest Florida. Henderson Franklin operates offices in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Naples and Sanibel Island. For more information on McCabe, please visit www.henlaw.com.