Eight-game homestand also features ‘Military Appreciation Night’
to raise money for veteran charities
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 7, 2019) – The Fort Myers Miracle have joined other Minor League Baseball teams across America to raise money for Vs. Cancer, the signature fundraising campaign of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
The Miracle will host Vs. Cancer Night on Friday, Aug. 9 at Hammond Stadium to generate support for pediatric brain tumor research as well as family support and child life programs. Fans can donate at the ballpark and purchase raffle tickets for baseballs autographed by former, current and future MLB ballplayers. Sport Clips also will be on hand offering haircuts in exchange for donations.
Minor league teams have turned the Vs. Cancer fundraiser into a competition, allowing donors to offer online contributions on behalf of their favorite Single-A, Double-A or Triple-A baseball team. Several Miracle players also have created their own accounts and are soliciting donations from fans.
“The Miracle gladly partner with a variety of charitable organizations in their fundraising initiatives, and the Vs. Cancer movement is critically important to help children who are battling brain cancer,” said Chris Peters, president and general manager of the Fort Myers Miracle. “Although we’re hoping to generate the most donations among all minor league teams, the key is raising as much money collectively as we can to help the Foundation.”
To donate to the Miracle’s Vs. Cancer campaign, please visit Team.CureTheKids.org/team/233684.
Vs. Cancer Night highlights an eight-game homestand that includes the following promotions:
Thursday, Aug. 8 (7 p.m. vs. Jupiter Hammerheads)

• University of Miami Night: Wear Hurricanes gear to purchase tickets for $5.
• Thirsty Thursday: $1 and $2 beer specials courtesy of Budweiser and Cat Country 107.1.
• College Night: $5 tickets for students with valid ID.

Friday, Aug. 9 (7 p.m. vs. Jupiter Hammerheads)

• Postgame Fireworks Show: Pyrotechnics launch after the final out from right field.
• Cancer Night: Join the Miracle in the fight against cancer; proceeds will support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
• Ferris Buehler Night: The first 500 fans through the gate will receive special Miracle sunglasses.

Saturday, Aug. 10 (6 p.m. vs. Jupiter Hammerheads)

• Bark in the Park: Dogs are welcome and receive treats upon arrival; Lee County Domestic Animal Services on site to discuss adoptions.
• NFL Night: Miracle fans will have an opportunity to win game tickets to see the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
• Military Appreciation Night: All active duty and retired military personnel and their family members will be admitted free with valid I.D., courtesy of American Legion Post 38. The Miracle will be wearing custom patriotic jerseys that will be auctioned for charity during the game.
• Tank Top Giveaway: The first 500 fans through the gate will receive a Miracle tank top.
• Youth Sports Night: All youth sports teams can contact the Miracle ticket office in advance for a special group discount.

Sunday, Aug. 11 (11 a.m. vs. Jupiter Hammerheads)

• DQ Family Sunday: Free ticket offer through participating Dairy Queen restaurants
• Pre-Game Catch and Post-Game Run the Bases: Fans can play catch on the field prior to the game; children 12 and under can run the bases after the game

Monday, Aug. 12 (7 p.m. vs. St. Lucie Mets)

• Nothing Night: The Miracle are inviting baseball purists to Hammond Stadium for a night without wacky promotions, music between innings or walk-up songs.

Tuesday, Aug. 13 (7 p.m. vs. St. Lucie Mets)

• Two for Tuesdays: 2-for-1 specials on tacos, fountain drinks and draft beer, courtesy of Coors Light and 96K-rock.

Wednesday, Aug. 14 (7 p.m. vs. St. Lucie Mets)

• Wicked Wing Wednesday: Boneless or bone-in teriyaki, BBQ and hot chicken wings will be priced at just 50 cents all night; fans 21-and-older who purchase 10 or more wings will receive a $2 off coupon for a Wicked Dolphin liquor product at the Salty Crab Bar.
• Halfway to Valentine’s Night: Celebrate with your loved ones at the ballpark.

Thursday, Aug. 15 (7 p.m. vs. St. Lucie Mets)

• Thirsty Thursday: $1 and $2 beer specials courtesy of Budweiser and Cat Country 107.1
• College Night: $5 tickets for students with valid ID
• Networking Night: Bring your co-workers and friends for a special pregame gathering at 6 p.m. at the Salty Crab Bar featuring Wicked Dolphin.

Hammond Stadium is located at CenturyLink Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Fort Myers. General admission tickets start at $7.50 in advance or $9 on game day; fireworks games cost an extra $1.
For more information about baseball tickets and game-day promotions, please call 239-768-4210 or visit MiracleBaseball.com.
About the Miracle
The Fort Myers Miracle are the Class-A Advanced Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins and have played home games at Hammond Stadium since 1992. The Miracle won the 2018 Florida State League Championship, the team’s second title in five years. Notable Miracle alumni include Joe Mauer, Jose Berrios, Byron Buxton, Miguel Sano and Torii Hunter. Follow the Miracle online at MiracleBaseball.com or through its social media channels: Twitter (@MiracleBaseball), Instagram (fortmyersmiracle), Facebook (Fort Myers Miracle) and Snapchat (ftmyersmiracle). For questions or ticket information, call the Miracle at 239-768-4210.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 7, 2019) – Priority Marketing, a full-service marketing, advertising, public relations and digital marketing agency, was honored by the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) for outstanding public relations programs, winning a total of five awards at the Golden Image Awards held during the 81^st Annual FPRA state conference on Aug. 6 in Tampa, Florida.

Priority Marketing earned a Golden Image Award and a Judges’ Award for a video brochure and printed insert developed for Guadalupe Center. To help engage donors in a fundraising campaign, Priority Marketing crafted an eight-page case for support that used creative copywriting and eye-catching graphics to demonstrate the need for private support. The firm conceptualized, scripted and coordinated poignant and touching videos that played on a screen module inside an innovative trifold video brochure provided to potential donors. Within one month, Guadalupe Center had received major gifts and pledges from 29 donors, exceeding its fundraising objective by 140%.

Additionally, the Firm earned an Award of Distinction for its execution of a compelling 3-minute Fund-A-Need video for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s 2018 Magic Under the Mangroves event, inspiring a record-breaking $1.5 million in donations during the Fund-A-Need portion of the Magic Under the Mangroves event.

Priority Marketing also earned an Award of Distinction for its execution of a public information campaign for The School District of Lee County, designed to educate voters about a half-cent sales tax increase to fund school construction, renovation, maintenance and other capital costs. Priority Marketing helped the School District develop and execute a multi-platform public information campaign, “Change for Change: It’s About Kids, Not Numbers,” and the referendum was approved in November by 52% of Lee County voters.

An Award of Distinction was also awarded to Priority Marketing for the company’s FAQ Friday Video Series for generating nearly 10,000 video views on social media, a 170% increase over 2017; reaching 15,500 engaged social media users in 2018 (up 137% over 2017) and 3,500 page views (up 136% over 2017) as well as increasing organic traffic to the company’s website and blog.

The Florida Public Relations Association presents the annual Golden Image Awards to recognize measurable excellence among Florida public relations professionals. The winners are selected by a panel of industry professionals outside the state of Florida who evaluate entries based on several criteria including a situational analysis, objectives, implementation, results and budget. Priority Marketing has won more than 200 Image Awards since the inception of the program in 1957.

About Priority Marketing

Established in 1992, Priority Marketing is located at 12140 Carissa Commerce Court, Suite 201, in Fort Myers. For more information, call 239-267-2638 or visit PriorityMarketing.com. Also, follow Priority Marketing online at twitter.com/prioritymktg or on Facebook. For recent news and marketing insights, visit the blog: PriorityMarketing.com/our-blog.

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Lee County students get ready to roll for straight-A safety

The School District of Lee County is kicking off the school year with a Back-to-School Block Party from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Bell Tower Shops.

Presented in partnership with Safe Kids Southwest Florida, Lee County’s largest back-to-school block party is free and open to the public, offering family friendly fun for all ages, including a “Safe-to-School” Safety Zone, interactive games, a bounce house, giveaways, music and a visit from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to include Sheriff Carmine Marceno, multiple school resource officers and Deputy Dogs.

The “Safe-to-School” Safety Zone will get K-12 students ready to roll for straight-A safety, highlighting important safety tips for pedestrians, bicyclists, bus stop safety, driving and other student-related safety recommendations.

“We are excited to start the new school year and welcome our students back to campus,” says Superintendent Dr. Greg Adkins. “The Back to School Block Party is the perfect way to get students excited but also remind them about ways to stay safe when they ride the bus.  I look forward to seeing everyone there.”

Bell Tower Shops is located at 13499 S. Cleveland Ave. in Fort Myers.  Media is invited to attend.  Please RSVP to [email protected]

For more information, contact:

Rob Spicker

Assistant Director, Media Relations and Public Information

239-461-8420

[email protected]

  
Vision: To be a world-class school system

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 7, 2019) – Jason’s Deli of Southwest Florida, a leading family-owned deli chain, is honoring community heroes this Labor Day with a 10% off dine-in special.
On Monday, Sept. 2, active and retired members of the military, firefighters, paramedics and law enforcement officers can show up in uniform or present a valid ID card to receive the discount on any adult entrée and drink purchase.
Six Southwest Florida Jason’s Deli locations are participating, including:

• Fort Myers: 13550 Reflections Parkway
• San Carlos Park/south Fort Myers: 16441 Corporate Commerce Way
• Naples: 2700 Immokalee Road
• Cape Coral: 2311 Santa Barbara Blvd.
• Port Charlotte: 1100 El Jobean Road
• Sarasota: 5231 University Parkway

Core values of Jason’s Deli are to provide the highest quality food, outstanding hospitality, a great place to work and a healthy, growing company with the highest personal standards. The company has banned artificial trans fats from its food and eliminated high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and dyes from its menus. In 2011, Parents magazine recognized Jason’s Deli as the No. 1 family restaurant chain in the nation, based on an analysis of food content, including calories, fat, saturated fat and sodium. Editors also compared the quality of ingredients (such as offering organic milk or antibiotic-free chicken), and conveniences include call-ahead seating, online ordering, crayons for children and the availability of high chairs and booster seats.
About Jason’s Deli
A family-owned deli restaurant chain, Jason’s Deli was founded in Beaumont, Texas, in 1976 by Joe Tortorice Jr. and now has 280+ locations in 28 states. In 2005, Jason’s Deli was the first major restaurant concept to ban artificial trans fats in the U.S. and later became the first to eliminate high-fructose corn syrup. At Jason’s Deli, regardless if you want gluten-sensitive menu items or vegetarian options, healthy kids’ meals, or if you would like to build your own salad at their famous salad bar, you will be delighted by the bigger choices of better food, from healthy to indulgent. For more information, please visit www.JasonsDeli.com or call 239-985-7215.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 6, 2019) –Stevens Construction has won an Aurora Award at the Southeast Builder’s Conference. The Aurora Awards honor the best in construction in a 12-state region.

In a ceremony held on Aug. 2 in Orlando, Stevens Construction earned an Aurora Award in the best commercial project over 20,000-square-feet category for the Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit in Fort Myers. Completed in January 2019 for Lee Health, the three-story, 75-bed facility has three units; each with an open concept living room, kitchen, nurse station and 25 private patient beds with convenient access to a 3,000-square-foot therapy gym.

The Stevens Construction team included project executive, Dan Adams; project manager, Mike Brooks; superintendents, JJ Slaugh and Joe Cimilluca; and project administrator, Angie Sugg. Architectural services were provided by Studio +.

Entries were judged on design, quality of construction, unusual constraints, cost savings techniques and outstanding features.

Stevens Construction has earned 20 Aurora Awards since 2007.

About Stevens Construction

With offices in Fort Myers, Tampa and Orlando, Stevens Construction specializes in providing construction management, general contracting and consulting services to clients and design professionals. Other services include site and design team selection, budgeting, project scheduling, permitting, cost and quality control and warranty service. The company builds healthcare, commercial and hospitality facilities. For information, visit www.stevensconstructioninc.com or call 239-936-9006.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 6, 2019) – Hope Healthcare has announced additional sponsors for Shine, its inaugural signature benefit for Hope Kids Care.

In addition to Title “Starlight” sponsor Babcock Ranch, sponsors for the Oct. 11 event include: “Sparkle” sponsor Millennium Physician Group; “Bright” sponsor Gunterberg Charitable Foundation; “Twinkle” sponsor Priority Marketing; “Glitter” sponsors Brown & Brown/Florida Blue, DeAngelis Diamond, Lee County Sheriff’s Office and GrayRobinson; and “Glimmer” sponsors LSI Companies, IBERIABANK, OFDC Commercial Interiors, Seed & Bean Market, Strayhorn & Persons, Studio+ and Tri-City Electrical Contractors.

Hosted by event chairs State Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto and attorney Jenna Persons, the Shine event will be held on Friday, Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the historic Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. The elegant evening includes cocktails, dinner, music, entertainment and a “Fund-A-Need” Live Auction to benefit Hope Kids Care.

A service of Hope Healthcare, Hope Kids Care provides care to families in need, offering one-on-one children’s counseling including art and music therapy, and Rainbow Trails bereavement camp; medical care including palliative and respite care; and support including caregiver education, social services, volunteer support and Hopeful Wishes to meet other family needs.

Tickets and additional sponsorship opportunities for the Shine event are available. To learn more about how to give hope and help kids, call 239-482-4672 or visit donate.hopehcs.org/shinesponsors. To reserve your tickets to attend Shine, visit donate.hopehcs.org/shine.

Hope Healthcare, which includes Hope Hospice and Hope Kids Care programs, is a not-for-profit health care organization dedicated to providing care and comfort to every individual and their loved ones as they fulfill life’s journey. For more information, call 239-482-4673 or visit www.HopeHCS.org.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 6, 2019) – Hope Healthcare has announced additional sponsors for Shine, its inaugural signature benefit for Hope Kids Care.

In addition to Title “Starlight” sponsor Babcock Ranch, sponsors for the Oct. 11 event include: “Sparkle” sponsor Millennium Physician Group; “Bright” sponsor Gunterberg Charitable Foundation; “Twinkle” sponsor Priority Marketing; “Glitter” sponsors Brown & Brown/Florida Blue, DeAngelis Diamond, Lee County Sheriff’s Office and GrayRobinson; and “Glimmer” sponsors LSI Companies, IBERIABANK, OFDC Commercial Interiors, Seed & Bean Market, Strayhorn & Persons, Studio+ and Tri-City Electrical Contractors.

Hosted by event chairs State Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto and attorney Jenna Persons, the Shine event will be held on Friday, Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the historic Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. The elegant evening includes cocktails, dinner, music, entertainment and a “Fund-A-Need” Live Auction to benefit Hope Kids Care.

A service of Hope Healthcare, Hope Kids Care provides care to families in need, offering one-on-one children’s counseling including art and music therapy, and Rainbow Trails bereavement camp; medical care including palliative and respite care; and support including caregiver education, social services, volunteer support and Hopeful Wishes to meet other family needs.

Tickets and additional sponsorship opportunities for the Shine event are available. To learn more about how to give hope and help kids, call 239-482-4672 or visit donate.hopehcs.org/shinesponsors. To reserve your tickets to attend Shine, visit donate.hopehcs.org/shine.

Hope Healthcare, which includes Hope Hospice and Hope Kids Care programs, is a not-for-profit health care organization dedicated to providing care and comfort to every individual and their loved ones as they fulfill life’s journey. For more information, call 239-482-4673 or visit www.HopeHCS.org.

By Phil Stalnaker

July 31^st marks an important day for any baseball fan. It’s the trade deadline. That means, especially with the new rules established at the beginning of this year, the players your team has after the deadline has passed are the players they will have at the end of the season. Any hope for upgrades are gone. For some, this is a day of celebration; maybe your team picked up that essential piece that can raise them up to the next level of play, or maybe they picked up that superstar that will bring in the budget numbers to be competitive into the future. For others, this is a day of hope; hope in a future that will provide a return to the glory days.

A team determines who they go after at the trade deadline by assessing their needs and determining their priorities. What is the most important need to address? For my favorite team, this year’s focus was on improving relief pitching. This is where the value of the front office team comes into focus. It can be easy to say that we need a starting pitcher who can go eight innings, or a big bat that will provide those extra runs. The best teams typically have front offices that can properly analyze and determine what the top priorities are for their team and execute appropriate strategies that lead to the specific desired outcome. Hopefully, I can say come November that my team did just that.

The Membership Advocacy Committee

It is that kind of leadership that has led the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce (GFMCC) to a successful and impactful debut of the Member Advocacy Committee (MAC). Created in 2017, the MAC is designed to “act as a voice for business on legislative, community and economic development issues within Greater Fort Myers through leadership and education” (https://fortmyers.org/member-advocacy/). Developing priorities that protect and proactively supplicate our members’ opportunities for success are of paramount importance to the chamber. What makes 2019 particularly intriguing is that there are numerous, giant-sized issues with a preponderance of avenues in which to get lost. I am thankful to say that I serve with an incredible team made up of chamber staff and membership who together see the value in hard work for the betterment of other people.

Though many issues are brought up to the MAC, the availability of resources mixed with the level of importance they hold for the entire base of our membership dictate how we handle and invest in each issue. Some may be opportunities for educating the public, others might require the chamber to take an official position or even to lead a coalition with the purpose of enacting change. It is this efforts with issues brought to us by chamber members that led to the development of the Southwest Florida Alliance of Chambers, an alliance of 7 regional chambers that are now working together on significant issues impacting the region and state. It also provides us with a larger voice on issues in the higher levels of government where local entities may not have much sway.

Legislative Priorities: Tourism

The GFMCC is constantly at work for you, being your advocate in issues that impact your ability to succeed in southwest Florida. Did you know that 1 in 5 people in Lee County are employed because of tourism (https://www.leevcb.com/education-and-resources/statistics/value-of-tourism)? Catch that: that does not mean that 20% of the jobs in our county are tourism jobs, it means that 20% of our population is employed purely because of tourism. That includes companies like mine who provide information technology services. If Lee County didn’t have tourism, 20% of my workforce couldn’t be supported. That works the same for all of us. This is why the chamber has taken a position to support the full funding and reauthorization of Visit Florida, a public/private partnership that exists to “maximize the economic impact of travel and tourism to Florida” (https://www.visitflorida.org/about-us/what-we-do/). Some may say that we don’t need to market our state to outsiders, as the sun and beaches will do that for us, but we have seen the lessons other states have learned by cutting their marketing budget and understand the significant impact Visit Florida has on our community. That’s why we develop priorities such as these, so that we can be efficient and powerful with our voice on your behalf.

Legislative Priorities: Water Quality

Simply put, the chamber succeeds when our member businesses succeed. And though not all individuals see eye to eye on how to handle these problems, the GFMCC is dedicated to listening to our membership and acting on their behalf both locally and state-wide. On our own and in conjunction with the Alliance of Chambers, we have passed resolutions that show we are taking the issue of water quality seriously and support the strong commitments made by Governor DeSantis and his administration to combat Florida’s water quality crisis. We support and are actively working towards the successful completion of restoration projects, better Lake Okeechobee level management, lowering the source of pollution in the lake and even asking questions about stemming the intensity of naturally occurring blooms of red tide.

Legislative Priorities: Minimum Wage

It is priorities such as these that we believe will bring positive impact to our member business and community at large. This is why we have also prioritized issues such as the quality of our water and also the upcoming debate on the minimum wage gap. These issues will directly affect job growth and economic impact. Do you know that in the proposed legislation for raising the minimum wage to $15/hour, there is no allowance for tips in the service industry (https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/workforce/congressional-democrats-air-plan-kill-tip-credit-raise-minimum-wage-15)? As of today, tip earners are paid a lower hourly wage than non-tipped employees, but have a near limit-less income ceiling by collecting tips. If the proposed legislation passes, then tip earners will lose that, capping their income and ultimately lowering the total amount of wages they could earn. And yet, this legislation is being marketed as a benefit for them! This is without even beginning to describe the impact it will have on employers of tipped workers. One restauranteur in the chamber estimated that his expected expenses could increase by six figures once this goes into full effect.

The GFMCC believes compensation should be based, not on what state or federal mandates, but on what the local market will bear. Sure, companies like McDonald’s are complying with this wage hike, but at the same time, they are cutting the number of their employees and are replacing them with touch-screen kiosks (https://www.forbes.com/sites/edrensi/2018/07/11/mcdonalds-says-goodbye-cashiers-hello-kiosks/#492a92fc6f14). Because topics like these are understandably divisive, we are completely focused on making sure our research and data is clear and our positions are confidently stated in the best interest of our member businesses.

EMPOWER. CONNECT. UNITE.

The chamber cannot be a voice on every single issue, but we can prioritize and speak up for these issues that influence your ability to succeed, either as an employee or business owner. That is why the above issues are on our plate; since this is a priority to your success, it is a priority to us. This is why you receive invitations from the GFMCC for special events or notices to call your legislative representative. Regardless of which side of the aisle you may lean, we are committed to you and will continue to provide you with education, advocacy and opportunity. Let us encourage you to UNITE with us; share what issues are affecting you, or what you feel needs considered. Maybe you would like to CONNECT and become an advocate on our team. Or maybe it is EMPOWERING to know that we are out there, working on your behalf, so that you can focus on your business.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 5, 2019) – Attorney Justin Mazzara has joined Pavese Law Firm and will be practicing in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Construction, and Business Law.
Mazzara earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida and graduated cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with his Juris Doctor. Mazzara was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2007. He has been named a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers for 2010-2019.
About Pavese Law Firm
Pavese Law Firm is a full-service law firm with offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral and West Palm Beach. The firm provides a broad range of legal services for individuals, families, small businesses and large corporations. Practice areas include agricultural, banking and finance, bankruptcy, business and corporate, civil litigation, condominium and homeowners’ association law, construction, employment, environmental and water, estate planning, probate and trusts, marital and family, land use and government, and real estate law. Established in 1949 as a one-person general practice firm, Pavese Law Firm has grown into one of the largest legal practices in Southwest Florida. With a long history of service to Southwest Florida, Pavese Law Firm has played a significant role in the growth of local businesses, communities and major development projects. For more information, visit paveselaw.com.
 
 

FORT MYERS, Fla., (Aug. 1, 2019) – Canine cops, furry firefighters and pooch paramedics will be strolling the catwalk at Bell Tower’s next Yappy Hour on Aug. 9.
The theme for August’s pet-friendly event is “Paws up for First Responders,” a tribute to law enforcement, firefighters and EMS workers. Dog owners are encouraged to dress their pets in themed apparel, and for a $5 donation to the Gulf Coast Humane Society, dogs can participate in a costume contest for an opportunity to win prizes.
Deputy Chance, an abandoned dog whose story of neglect and survival made national news, also will be attending Yappy Hour. Chance is the official “spokesdog” for Deputy Dogs – Pets on Patrol, a new volunteer program asking pet owners to be law enforcement’s eyes and ears in the streets while walking their dogs. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will be registering pets and their owners during Yappy Hour.
With safety as a focus at the event, experts also will be on hand offering tips to help keep pets safe during hurricanes and in the case of evacuation.
Bell Tower, Southwest Florida’s dog-friendly shopping, dining and entertainment destination, holds Yappy Hour on the second Friday of each month. The area’s largest pet-friendly social hour provides an evening of fun for pet-lovers and their four-legged friends, and visitors will have an opportunity to stop by dog-friendly sponsor stations and meet adoptable dogs from the Gulf Coast Humane Society.
Yappy Hour runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9 at Center Court, and is presented by Bell Tower, Gulf Coast Humane Society, 96.9 WINK FM and Deputy Dogs – Pets on Patrol. Yappy Hour is weather permitting. Follow Bell Tower Shops on social media for weather updates impacting special events.
DJ Robert McDonald will be providing Yappy Hour entertainment, and a bounce house, sidewalk chalk station and lawn games will be available for guests to enjoy. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria will present beer and wine for the evening, with $1 from every happy hour draft beer and happy hour wine benefiting the Gulf Coast Humane Society.
To learn more about the event, visit BellTowerFortMyers.com or Facebook.com/BellTowerFortMyers.
About Bell Tower
Bell Tower is a landmark shopping, dining and entertainment destination centrally located in Fort Myers, Florida. The open-air center offers fine retail shops including eclectic boutiques and shopping favorites Williams-Sonoma, Chico’s, White House | Black Market, Victoria’s Secret, Pink, Talbots, francesca’s and Ulta. Exceptional shopping is complemented by distinctive restaurants: DaRuMa Japanese Steak House, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Blue Pointe Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, Cantina Laredo, Mimi’s Café, T.G.I. Friday’s, Society and World of Beer. Bell Tower also is home to Dave & Buster’s, The Fresh Market, Bed Bath & Beyond and a 20-screen Regal Cinema complex. A community partner and pet-friendly destination, Bell Tower Shops hosts special events throughout the year, including concerts, fundraisers, art fairs and more. Visit BellTowerFortMyers.com for more information.
About Madison Marquette
Madison Marquette is a leading private real estate investment manager, developer, operator and service provider headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1992, the company’s reputation is built on the successful development, repositioning and redevelopment of commercial mixed-use assets in major gateway and emerging high-growth markets throughout the United States. Madison Marquette partners with global institutional and private investors to achieve industry-leading investment performance across asset classes. In addition, the firm provides integrated management and leasing services to many of the most sophisticated institutional owners in the industry. On behalf of owners and investors, Madison Marquette provides insight, and often innovative incorporation of retail, that results in high-performing and unique real estate destinations that add long-term value to their communities. Current high-profile projects include The Wharf in Washington, D.C., the redevelopment of the Asbury Park waterfront in New Jersey and Pacific Place in Seattle, WA. The firm covers major U.S. markets through its primary offices in Washington, D.C., New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and Fort Lauderdale.  Madison Marquette is a member of the Capital Guidance global group of companies. For more information, visit www.MadisonMarquette.com.