(Fort Myers, FL – January 20, 2020) –Jennifer’s women’s boutique is celebrating 37 years in business by giving back to local charities at “Fashion Forward Friday” events through April.   Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) will receive 5% of all sales on Friday, February 7 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Shoppers will enjoy champagne and cupcakes and will receive 15% off all tops.
 
Jennifer’s will also be collecting art supplies for LARC’s art therapy program.  Wish list items include buttons (mix and match), scissors, wood glue, Elmer’s glue, non-toxic acrylic paints, paintbrushes, felt and foam craft sheets, large size crayons and pencils and yarn.
 
LARC’s mission is to empower and support individuals with disabilities and their families to reach their full potential. LARC provides programs and services for approximately 300 local men and women annually. The nonprofit offers youth programs, vocational training, community residential services, and a vast array of other state-of-the-art community inclusion services on a full-time, year-round basis.    Jennifer’s will also be collecting art supplies for LARC’s new art therapy program.
 
Jennifer Williams opened her Fort Myers boutique in November of 1983.  Her unique and timeless sense of style and personalized service has created a loyal following.  Jennifer’s is located at 13251 McGregor Boulevard in The Design Center and is open from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.  Call (239) 481-8582 or visit Jennifer’s online at jennifersfortmyers.com or on Facebook or Instagram.
 
About Jennifer’s
 
The Fort Myers women’s boutique was founded by Jennifer Williams in 1983.  Jennifer’s offers subtle and timeless pieces that can be worn every day as well as sophisticated and simple fashions for the evening and special events.  Jennifer’s is located at 13251 Suite 111-1 McGregor Boulevard in The Design Center, between First Watch restaurant and Norman Love Confections.  For more information call 239-481-8582 or visit Jennifer’s online at jennifersfortmyers.com, on Facebook or Instagram.
 
 

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Named One of the 12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World
 
FORT MYERS, FLA., January 16, 2020– Dr. Tony Evans, one of the country’s most respected leaders in evangelical circles, who was named one of the 12 most effective preachers in the English-speaking world by Baylor University, will be the guest speaker at the 24^th Annual Benefit Dinner for Lifeline Family Center Thursday, March 12.
About 800 community leaders are expected to attend the annual benefit dinner at McGregor Baptist Church on Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $90 each or $560 for a table of eight. Sponsorships, which include a VIP reception with Dr. Evans, are available from $1,000 to $15,000.  Tickets may be purchased at www.BenefitDinnerLFC.org  or by calling 239-242-7238.
The Breeze Newspapers and CTN10 Southwest Florida are the media sponsors for the event.  Other major sponsors are Jerry and Delores Horne and Susan Bennett Marketing & Media, L.C.
“We are very pleased that Dr. Evans will be coming to Southwest Florida to spread his message of the joy and healing qualities of faith,” said Lifeline Family Center President and Founder Kathy Miller.  “We can all benefit from his teachings, which are heard daily on radio stations throughout the world.”
Dr. Evans is the founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Tex., and president of The Urban Alternative, chaplain of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, and author of more than 100 books, booklets and Bible studies.
His radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on more than 1,200 United States outlets daily, including Moody Radio, and in more than 130 countries.
He is the first African American to earn a doctorate of theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and has been named one of the 12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-speaking world by Baylor University.
Dr. Evans launched the Tony Evans Training Center in 2017, an online learning platform providing quality seminary-style courses for a fraction of the cost to any person in any place.  His goal is to increase Bible literacy not only among lay people but also among those Christian leaders who cannot afford nor find the time for formal ongoing education.
Lifeline Family Center provides a home in Cape Coral for homeless young women in crisis pregnancies to help them become self-supporting through education, job training, parenting classes, professional counseling and spiritual guidance. It is the only residential program in Lee County for homeless young women in crisis pregnancies who are not part of the foster care program.
In the residential program, Lifeline Family Center serves up to 12 young women, ages 16 to 25, and up to 24 babies at a time. In the Outreach Ministry program, more than 6,000 women have received assistance with material needs, adoption counseling and resource referrals. The non-profit also operates a 24/7 Pregnancy Helpline, provides free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds by appointment, and does outreach to all areas of Lee County, including all college campuses.
 
About Lifeline Family Center
Founded in 1996, Lifeline Family Center provides young women in crisis pregnancies a safe home in Cape Coral and a learning environment.  They receive education, job training, professional counseling, parenting classes and spiritual guidance.  The two-year residential program prepares young moms and their babies to become self-supporting, contributing members of society.  Lifeline Family Center receives no government funding and is wholly dependent upon donations from generous individuals, churches and corporations that believe in Lifeline’s mission. For more information about Lifeline Family Center, visit www.lifelinefamilycenter.org/benefit-dinner.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2020) – Lee BIA Builders Care will host its 11^th annual BBQ, Bands & Brew fundraising event on April 5 at Centennial Park in Fort Myers.

The annual event features Southwest Florida’s top pit masters competing for the title of “Best BBQ in Town,” as well as live music from local headlining bands, numerous vendors and fun-filled activities and games for all ages.

Proceeds from the event support Builders Care’s mission to provide emergency construction services at no cost to needy and deserving elderly and/or disabled homeowners, and their families, who cannot obtain repairs through traditional means. To date, Lee BIA Builders Care has helped more than 425 Lee County households and provided in excess of $4.75 million in construction services and materials at no cost to families.

BBQ, Bands & Brew will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 5 at Centennial Park, 2000 W. First St. in Fort Myers.

The annual event attracts thousands of guests each year, and since its inception in 2010, the event has raised over $590,000 in support of Lee BIA Builders Care. Jonesez BBQ, which was named “Best BBQ in Town” last year, is returning in 2020 to defend its title.

All Star Equipment Rentals & Sales is the Presenting Sponsor for BBQ, Bands & Brew. Additional sponsorship opportunities range from $500 to $6,500 and include recognition in marketing and promotional materials, event tickets, preferred parking, barbecue lunch and more.

A complete lineup of performing artists and vendors will be released in the coming weeks.

To learn more about ticket and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.BBQBandsAndBrew.com or call 239-938-0056.

About Lee BIA Builders Care

The mission of Lee BIA Builders Care is to provide emergency construction services at no cost to needy and deserving elderly and/or disabled homeowners, and their families, who cannot obtain repairs through traditional means. Lee BIA Builders Care offers a full range of no-cost emergency construction services to improve the safety and health for needy seniors and disabled individuals of all ages by enlisting the expertise and donated services and materials of contractors, sub-contractors and businesses. To date, Lee BIA Builders Care has put more than $4.75 million in construction services back into the community at no cost to homeowners in need. Builders Care is funded through financial donations, grants and donated services and materials to provide emergency construction services to qualified homeowners throughout the community. Lee BIA Builders Care is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization under the charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association. Lee BIA Builders Care is headquartered at 6835 International Center Blvd. #4 in Fort Myers. Donations can be made online at www.LeeBuildersCare.org. More information is available by calling 239-938-0056, and by following Builders Care at www.Facebook.com/LeeBuildersCare.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2020) – On Jan. 8, Shell Point Retirement Community held a “topping off” ceremony to mark the major construction milestone on the Tribby Arts Center, a two-level, 44,000-square-foot performing arts center dedicated to visual and performing arts as well as educational programming.

The celebration included more than 20 Shell Point residents along with members of Shell Point’s executive team. Each of the attendees signed the final steel beam that was hoisted into place to signify that the structure had reached its maximum height. Additionally, a guided tour through the semi-complete building offered Shell Point’s residents a chance to experience the new spaces firsthand. Representatives from the building contractor, Gates Construction, also joined in the celebration.

“Today marks a special day as we celebrate the tremendous progress that has been made on the Tribby Arts Center,” said Shell Point President Martin Schappell. “This is going to be a wonderful addition to the many amenities that we have at Shell Point. With all of the available arts programs, the 400-seat auditorium and more, the potential for this building is limitless.”

A catered lunch was provided for the Gates Construction team to thank them for their efforts.

“Gates Construction is doing a wonderful job,” said Adam Hinds, vice president of operations at Shell Point. “On average, there are 60 to 70 guys out here each day working hard through the heat, rain and all kinds of weather. Everyone is focused on the same goal as we look forward to the grand opening in fall 2020.”

When complete, the Tribby Arts Center will include a grand entrance and atrium gallery, full-time art gallery, practice rooms for musicians, dance and theatre arts studio, literary lounge and arts library, and numerous studios for painting, crafts, pottery, quilting, stained glass and photography, plus a 400-seat, tiered theatre.

Additionally, the art gallery and shop will display and sell residents’ artworks and host a wide variety of exhibitions, and the Collectors’ Gallery will rotate art from residents’ own collections. Bonus features include a gift shop featuring artists’ works, a French bistro and a sculpture garden that will surround the arts center offering delightful spots to relax, read, stroll, create and enjoy art and music.

The Tribby Arts Center will join the long list of lifestyle amenities at Shell Point, which includes a championship 18-hole golf course with an elegantly appointed clubhouse, free boat docks with deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico, coastal-inspired restaurants, charming outdoor cafes, luxurious salon and spas, fitness centers, tennis and pickleball, and miles of scenic walking and bike trails. Shell Point Retirement Community is located along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, Florida, just two miles before Sanibel Island. A nationally recognized leader in the retirement industry, Shell Point is the largest single-site continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Florida and the second largest in the country with 2,500 residents and more than 1,200 employees. For further information about the Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, go to www.shellpoint.org or call 1-800-780-1131.

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FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2020) – Cypress Pharmacy will host its monthly Seminar Saturday Feb. 8 with a discussion by Natural Health Consultant Dr. Stan Headley on “Seven Powerful Ways to Strengthen Your Heart Naturally” 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 how diet, lifestyle changes, supplements and other practices can improve heart health.

“February is American Heart Month,” said Dr. Headley, who specializes in functional and natural wellness, and leads the independent pharmacy’s dynamic wellness program. “We’ll discuss steps you can take that can improve your heart health.”

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 Feb. 8 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. (Jan. 16, 2020) – The Boston Red Sox, who have held spring training in Fort Myers since 1993, have again partnered with Lee Health Foundation for the 27^th annual Boston Red Sox Celebrity Classic event series offering baseball fans the opportunity to meet and mingle with players and personnel.
 
“The millions of dollars we’ve raised over the years through our partnership with the Boston Red Sox organization have helped treat thousands of sick and injured children right here in Southwest Florida,” said Chris Simoneau, Lee Health’s chief foundation and development officer. “They were a significant supporter during the capital campaign that built Golisano Children’s Hospital. As we expand programs like Kids’ Minds Matter to meet the growing needs of our community and continue our mission to keep kids close to home, we remain incredibly grateful to be able to count on the generous support of the Red Sox each spring.”
Events include:

• The Boston Red Sox “Tee” Party will be held Feb. 17 at the newly renovated The Forest Country Club and includes cocktails, food, entertainment, and silent and live auctions.
• The Celebrity Golf Classic on Feb. 18 at The Forest Country Club will include lunch, on-course beverages, golfing and mingling with celebrities, and skills challenges.
• The Dinner on the Diamond will be held March 19 at JetBlue Park, offering appetizers, drinks, dinner and a meet and greet with select Red Sox players for autographs and discussion.

Proceeds from the three events will support Kids’ Minds Matter, the hospital’s pediatric mental and behavioral healthcare fund. Kids’ Minds Matter advocates for the more than 46,000 Southwest Florida youth who are struggling with mental and behavioral health disorders like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, psychosis, substance abuse, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Funds raised helps align community, inpatient and outpatient care, provide proper screening, hire additional mental health professionals, and train physicians, parents, educators and caregivers. Visit KidsMindsMatter.com to learn more.
For more information about the Boston Red Celebrity Classic event series, sponsorship opportunities or event registration, please visit leehealthfoundation.org/events or call  239-214-0687.
About Kids’ Minds Matter
Founded in 2016, Kids’ Minds Matter is a unified movement in Southwest Florida dedicated to advancing pediatric mental and behavioral health services. By developing clinical pathways to screen and treat patients, enhancing public awareness through education, and lobbying for systemic change and sustainable funding, Kids’ Minds Matter aims to align mental health providers, local agencies, the judicial system, law enforcement, schools and faith-based organizations. Kids’ Minds Matter is managed through the Lee Health Foundation. Please visit KidsMindsMatter.com or call 239-214-0921 for more information.
About Golisano Children’s Hospital
Established in 1994, Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida has been named a “Top Hospital” by The Leapfrog Group for the past three years. It is the only recognized children’s hospital in Southwest Florida and provides specialized care for kids between Tampa and Miami. Lee Health opened the new 134-bed Golisano Children’s Hospital in May 2017, relocating the children’s hospital from the adjacent HealthPark Medical Center. It includes comprehensive pediatric services including a 24-hour pediatric emergency department, hematology-oncology unit, milk lab, Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center, and Level II and Level III NICU with 70 private rooms. Golisano Children’s Hospital is proud to have been named Soliant’s 2018 Most Beautiful Hospital in the U.S., a recognition determined by popular vote. For more information, visit GolisanoChildrensSWFL.org.

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2020)—The Shell Factory & Nature Park will host its 18^th Annual Gumbo Fest on Sunday, January 26^th from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Located at 16554 N. Cleveland Avenue in North Fort Myers, the festival proceeds will benefit the Nature Park & Environmental Education Foundation.
 
Sponsored by Sam Galloway Ford, the event features free admission, a variety of festival food, a $5,000 reverse raffle and live entertainment by Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, as well as The Porchdogs. With something to do for everyone, the Shell Factory & Nature Park’s other attractions will also be open including the Nature Park, Close Encounters, bumper boats, video arcade, mini golf and zip line just to name a few. New this year, children and adults can enjoy a carousel ride for $1. Also, one child admission is free to the Nature Park with a paid adult or senior admission. B1039s Big Mama and the Wild Bunch will be on hand to help celebrate the festivities.
 
To purchase raffle tickets, contact Sandy at (239) 995-2141 ext. 110 or online at ShellFactory.com. The cost per raffle ticket is $100 and includes two adult admissions to the sponsor tent, where guests will enjoy food provided by CFB and Jamabaliers, and beverages including cocktails and beer.
 
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Nature Park & Environmental Education Foundation funds the transportation for its field trip program with Lee County Schools, which allows classes to visit the Nature Park and participate in environmental learning experiences. The foundation’s mission is to provide a permanent home, nutritious meals, and daily and veterinary care for all inhabitants, as well as motivate guests to appreciate the natural environment.
 
For more information, visit ShellFactory.com.
 
About the Shell Factory & Nature Park
Recently celebrating its 80^th anniversary, The Shell Factory & Nature Park has been entertaining children and the young at heart, with something for everyone. The sought-out attraction provides a full day of fun, including amusement-style rides, arcade games, 50,000 square feet of gift shops and much more. The Nature Park offers over 400 critters, birds, reptiles and fish, with a variety of critters from an armadillo to a zebra. Visit ShellFactory.com.
 
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Kandice Hayes
 
 
2286 West First Street
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
PHONE: (239) 481-5511 ext. 252
[email protected]
www.spiroandassociates.com
 
 
 

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2020) – Shangri-La Springs will host the third of five Art & Soul Nights on Feb. 12 from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. featuring live music, an artisan market, free community classes and mini spa treatments, delicious farm to table food at Harvest & Wisdom and free valet parking.
The third of the popular free monthly events on Feb. 12 will have the theme “Song & Dance” with free Rumba dance lessons with Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Bonita Springs, Gulfshore Opera’s GO Diva’s performing operatic tunes, and jazz singer Maci Miller of Gulf Coast Symphony sharing songs from her new album, “Round Midnight.” An artisan market includes eclectic products for sale, farmer’s market-style, from the site’s organic garden, local vendors, area artists and craftsman. Featured artist Janis McCracken will be at the event with artwork on display.
Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Harvest & Wisdom will be open for dinner beginning at 5 p.m. Reservations are suggested.
Dates for upcoming events in 2020 include:

• Weds. March 11: Feelin’ Groovy
• Weds. April 15: Bonita Schools Art & Music

For more information call 239-949-0749 or visit www.ShangriLaSprings.com.
About Shangri-La Springs
Built in 1921, Shangri-La Springs offers a variety of unique services including a stately property with an organic garden, fitness studio, organic restaurant, full-service organic spa, gift shop and meeting, event and wedding venue rated GOLD in the Naples Daily News 2019 Best of Bonita/Estero. The Blue Zones Project® recognized organization specializes in offering guests a nexus of beneficial practices, activities and engagement opportunities that include wellness classes, art shows and special programs. A range of natural and organic treatments and products including facials, massages, eucalyptus steam room, far infrared sauna and private garden lounge are offered at the Spa at Shangri-La Springs, which was rated SILVER for Day Spa in the Naples Daily News 2019 Best of Bonita/Estero. The organic farm-to-table restaurant Harvest & Wisdom, with an ever-changing menu crafted with produce fresh from the on-site garden, locally sourced organic proteins and organic beverages, is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturday for lunch; Happy Hour is from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays-Saturday in the lounge and dinner in the dining room and outdoor terrace is from 5 to 9 p.m. In addition, the historic property is undergoing interior renovations to open as a full-service boutique hotel that will feature 21 guest rooms in the Great House. Renovations are also underway for six guest rooms located in Villa Ascona, a building positioned near the property’s courtyard, perfect for spa weekends or wedding party accommodations. Shangri-La Springs is located at 27750 Old 41 Road in Bonita Springs. For more information call 239-949-0749 or visit www.ShangriLaSprings.com