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Dress for Success SW Florida to present “A Recycled Night in Black and White” April 3
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2019) – Dress for Success SW Florida will present “A Recycled Night in Black and White” from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa, 5001 Coconut Road in Bonita Springs. As Dress for Success SW Florida celebrates 10 years,…
City Walk TIF Agreement Amendment Approved by CRA Board of Commissioners
FORT MYERS, Fla. (December 13, 2019) An amendment to the Fort Myers City Walk Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Rebate Agreement that severs the hotel portion of the project originally proposed was approved at the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Commissioners meeting on December 11, 2019. The Developer, City Walk Fort Myers LLC,…
McCollum Hall Update
Financing Secured, Performance Schedule & Consent to Lease Approved FORT MYERS, Fla. (December 16, 2019) McCollum Redevelopment Associates, LLC/Reva Development Corporation has secured financing to complete the restoration of historic McCollum Hall, a former dance hall and retail center in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. redevelopment area. In addition, a new Performance Schedule…
Art Stumble 2020 Approved by CRA Board of Commissioners
Press Release Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency 1400 Jackson Street, Suite 102 Fort Myers, FL 33901 Art Stumble 2020 Approved by CRA Board of Commissioners FORT MYERS, Fla. (December 13, 2019) Art Stumble 2020, a mural-painting project on the wall behind McCollum Hall and its corresponding community event by the Fort…
The Stress of the Holidays can Drive Higher Relapse Rates.
Update on the first 4 Days of The ARCHway Holiday HOPE Campaign: With your help we have raised $7,255 in the first 72 Hours and with the two families match this means we have raised $14,510 of our $20,000 Goal. Please consider making a difference in a family’s life by contributing today. Please note…
One Allure TIF Agreement Amendment Approved by CRA Board of Commissioners
Press Release Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency 1400 Jackson Street, Suite 102 Fort Myers, FL 33901 One Allure TIF Agreement Amendment Approved by CRA Board of Commissioners FORT MYERS, Fla. (December 13, 2019) An amendment to the One Allure Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Rebate Agreement to extend the construction start date to…
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida names Advisory Board for 2020 Business Hall of Fame, Lee County
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2019) – Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce the members of its 2020 Business Hall of Fame, Lee County Advisory Board. The committee will be led by chair Gail Markham, president of Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A. The 2020 Business Hall of Fame, Lee County…
Fort Myers CRA Job Creation Program: 17 Candidates, Possible $81,000 Total to Business
Press Release Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency 1400 Jackson Street, Suite 102 Fort Myers, FL 33901 Fort Myers CRA Job Creation Program: 17 Candidates, Possible $81,000 Total to Business FORT MYERS, Fla. (December 13, 2019) The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Job Creation and Talent Attraction Program, a grant available…
MAYOR'S BREAKFAST THIS MONDAY
Fort Myers mayor Randy Henderson is hosting a complimentary breakfast for the community on Monday, December 16 from 7:30AM to 9:45AM at the Crowne Plaza Bell Tower to share updates about advances on crime. The event schedule is: 7:30 AM, Meet & greet networking with breakfast buffet 8:15 AM, Program begins 9:30 AM,…
Lee County Homeless Coalition observes Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day on Dec. 21
ORT MYERS, FL (Dec. 13, 2019) – As a tribute to at least 23 homeless individuals who have lost their lives while living on the streets or in shelters in Lee County this year, the Lee County Homeless Coalition will host its 23rd annual Candlelight Vigil on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. The…