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Alliance for the Arts Arts On Tap Fundraiser Raises Over $64,000
WHO: Alliance for the Arts WHAT: On Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, the Alliance for the Arts welcomed more than 300 artists, arts supporters, beer lovers and cultural philanthropists to its Arts On Tap Fundraiser. Arts On Tap, now in its third year, is a lively fundraiser for the Alliance for the Arts featuring the craft…
Blessings in a Backpack SWFL and McLeod’s Construction, Paint & Restoration work to fight childhood hunger Packing event feeds more than 500 children
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 11, 2019) – Blessings in a Backpack partnered with McLeod’s Construction, Paint & Restoration to pack more than 500 meals for local school children that otherwise may go hungry. The two organizations gathered on Thursday, Nov. 7 at McLeod’s offices to pack nutritious, kid-friendly meals for Franklin Park Elementary students to…
Antoine Williams Joins Fort Myers CRA as Assistant Director
Antoine Williams Joins Fort Myers CRA as Assistant Director FORT MYERS, Fla. (October 30, 2019) - Antoine Williams has joined the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) as Assistant Director. Antoine is a Fort Myers native, and previous to joining the Fort Myers CRA was employed with the Downtown Development Authority…
Unique School Break Camps Offered at Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Media Contact: Lisa Wilson, APR, Public Relations Director 239-334-7419 [email protected] PHOTO: Students learn about robotics at Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Unique School Break Camps Offered at Edison and Ford Winter Estates FORT MYERS, Fla. (November 7, 2019) -- Edison and Ford Winter Estates is offering…
Alliance for the Arts Art Gallery in Fort Myers, Florida
Fringe Fort Myers Deadline: Nov 15, 2019 • Bold artists for brave audiences. Fringe festivals are best-known for their experimental, underground and cutting-edge performances. But just about anything goes! Now it's time to show us what you've got. Artists applications for the brand-spanking-new Fringe Fort Myers theatre festival are open, but deadline is fast approaching! Apply now for your…
ANGELA FRINK, APRN, EARNS LACTATION CERTIFICATION
FORT MYERS, FLA., November 6, 2019 – Angela Frink, APRN, of Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida has earned certification as a Certified Lactation Counselor. The certification is awarded by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice to professionals who have demonstrated the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to provide clinical breastfeeding counseling and management…
Zawyer Sports announces new president, management team to oversee Fort Myers Miracle
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2019) – Zawyer Sports, owner of the Fort Myers Miracle baseball club and Jacksonville Icemen hockey team, as well as operator of spring training for the Minnesota Twins and Hammond Stadium, has announced a new management team for the growing company. Andrew Kaufman, CEO of Jacksonville-based Zawyer Sports, has named…
Shell Point Retirement Community receives multiple recognitions for “Best Nursing Home” and high quality of care
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2019) — Shell Point Retirement Community’s skilled nursing center, The Larsen Pavilion, recently earned multiple recognitions for its high quality of care and overall performance ratings by Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). “We are honored to receive these rankings,” said…
Blessings in a Backpack, McLeod Construction holding packing event today Food will feed kids at Franklin Park Elementary School
Note to Media: Blessings in a Backpack is partnering with McLeod Construction employees to pack 500 bags of food to feed students at Franklin Park Elementary School. State Representative Heather Fitzenhagen, Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass, State Attorney Amira Fox, and former NFL player Tommy Bohanon are scheduled to take part in the packing event…
RMHC Southwest Florida announces plans for House Expansion “Put a Little More Love in our House”
Fort Myers, FL (November 6, 2019) - Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Southwest Florida announces plans for a House expansion that is scheduled to break ground in mid-November. Through silent fundraising, the organization has raised eighty percent - in cash and pledges – toward the capital campaign target of three million dollars. A $500,000 Challenge Grant from…