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Olivier Earns Public Relations Professional Certification

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 19, 2019) – Jennifer Olivier, APR, CPRC of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), recently earned professional certification in public relations and received the designation of Certified Public Relations Counselor (CPRC). Earning the CPRC credential distinguishes senior members of FPRA who have demonstrated understanding and mastery…

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Olivier Earns Public Relations Professional Certification

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 19, 2019) – Jennifer Olivier, APR, CPRC of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), recently earned professional certification in public relations and received the designation of Certified Public Relations Counselor (CPRC).
Earning the CPRC credential distinguishes senior members of FPRA who have demonstrated understanding and mastery of core public relations principles and ethical practices and have been certified to act as public relations counselors. Currently, there are 129 CPRCs in Florida, including 17 in southwest Florida.
Olivier is the marketing manager for Eye Centers of Florida, the largest and most experienced eye care practice in southwest Florida. She moved to southwest Florida a year ago from Lakeland, where she worked in public relations and marketing for 26 years, including time at Lakeland Regional Health, SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In and Publix Super Markets. She earned a communication degree from Florida Southern College in Lakeland. She’s a longtime member of FPRA and recently earned another professional credential, Certification for Associate Project Manager (CAPM).
To earn the CPRC credential, candidates must have 10 years of experience in the field; have earned the Accredited in Public Relations designation, which is the first tier of accreditation; successfully complete a verbal presentation; and pass a five-hour written exam.
About the Florida Public Relations Association
The Florida Public Relations Association is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida.  For more information on the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, visit www.fpraswfl.org.

Lifeline Family Center Breaks Ground For “One-of a Kind” Housing for Homeless Women with Children

CAPE CORAL, FLA., July 19, 2019– Lifeline Family Center broke ground Thursday, July 18, for one-of-a-kind housing for single women with children graduating from their program. More than 75 people attended the ground-breaking, including State Rep. Dane Eagle, Cape Coral Mayor Joe Coviello, Cape Coral Council members Jennifer Nelson and Marilyn Stout along with representatives…

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Lifeline Family Center Breaks Ground For “One-of a Kind” Housing for Homeless Women with Children

CAPE CORAL, FLA., July 19, 2019– Lifeline Family Center broke ground Thursday, July 18, for one-of-a-kind housing for single women with children graduating from their program.
More than 75 people attended the ground-breaking, including State Rep. Dane Eagle, Cape Coral Mayor Joe Coviello, Cape Coral Council members Jennifer Nelson and Marilyn Stout along with representatives from the offices of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott.
The new facility will be built adjacent to Lifeline Family Center at 907 S.E. 5th Ave. in Cape Coral and is the first affordable rental housing offered by Lifeline Family Center.
“This is the next step in helping our moms and their children toward independence,” said Lifeline Family Center CEO Kathy Miller.  “Accessible and affordable housing in a safe neighborhood is difficult to come by in Lee County.  As a single parent raising young children, it is almost impossible.  The availability for community housing programs is often years of waiting on a list.”
Lifeline Family Center provides a home on its campus for young women in crisis pregnancies for up to two years.  During that time, they learn skills to 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.
With the escalating cost of rental housing, Lifeline Family Center officials saw a severe need for affordable housing for graduates of their Phase I program and began a fund-raising campaign that now has topped $400,000.00. An additional $236,000.00 is needed to complete the project debt free.
The new housing will provide four two-bedroom apartments for their graduates so that they can continue to grow in their career path and utilize the on-campus day care facility while they work.  “Rents” will be just what it costs for insurance and to maintain the facility, about $500 a month, including water.
Within the two-year housing agreement, each mom will be encouraged to cultivate a relationship with Habitat for Humanity, a collaboration that will develop into home ownership for her family.
“This is how we can break the cycle of welfare and government dependency.  A successful, financially stable woman raising her family in a safe and loving environment creates a thriving community,” Miller said.
Since the non-profit organization was founded by Miller in 1996, 178 women and 117 babies have found a home at Lifeline Family Center.
In the current 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 as well as United Way funding.  For more information about Lifeline Family Center, visit www.lifelinefamilycenter.org.

Fort Myers Christian School Awarded $15,000 Views on Learning Grant To Update Student Technology

FORT MYERS, FL—Fort Myers Christian School (FMCS) was awarded a $15,000 technology grant from Views on Learning (VOL), an educational non-profit foundation dedicated to bridging the "digital divide" by making cutting edge technology and services available to accredited educational institutions. The grant will provide 20 computers and monitors to upgrade student technology in its preschool…

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FORT MYERS, FL—Fort Myers Christian School (FMCS) was awarded a $15,000 technology grant from Views on Learning (VOL), an educational non-profit foundation dedicated to bridging the “digital divide” by making cutting edge technology and services available to accredited educational institutions.
The grant will provide 20 computers and monitors to upgrade student technology in its preschool through fifth grade classrooms. The computers are used as tools to assist teachers to further advance student learning. Among the programs students can access are Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math.
Each year, VOL offers grants of up to $25,000 for educational technology innovation to schools. Their grants have helped schools reach their educational objectives by supporting many facets of school technology including; wireless broadband deployment on schools buses, mobile hotspots for student checkout in underserved areas, one-to-one classroom devices, and support for school robotics and other STEM programs.
“We would like to thank Views On Learning for partnering with us in our continued efforts to provide the best technology to educate 21st century learners,” said FMCS Principal Mel Mitchell.
To learn more about Fort Myers Christian School or to schedule a campus tour to speak with someone about scholarship opportunities that may be available to attend FMCS, please contact the school office at (239) 939-4642, or visit its website at www.fortmyerschristianschool.org.

Vietnam War memorial replica coming to jetBlue Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vietnam War memorial replica coming to jetBlue Park American Legion Post 38, Colonial Charitable Foundation organizing exhibit FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 19, 2019) – A local American Legion post is celebrating 100 years of service with a stirring public tribute to veterans. The Rabe O. Wilkison American Legion Post 38 and the…

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Vietnam War memorial replica coming to jetBlue Park
American Legion Post 38, Colonial Charitable Foundation organizing exhibit
FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 19, 2019) – A local American Legion post is celebrating 100 years of service with a stirring public tribute to veterans. The Rabe O. Wilkison American Legion Post 38 and the Colonial Charitable Foundation are teaming to arrange an exhibit of The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall at jetBlue Park on Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day.
The wall, a three-fifths scale replica of the national memorial in Washington, will arrive in Fort Myers on Thursday, Sept. 5, 100 years to the day after Post 38 was formed. Representatives from the post and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office will meet the wall in front of the Winn-Dixie on 14600 Palm Beach Blvd. at 8 a.m. and escort it on the final leg of its journey to the park.
“We wanted to make our 100th anniversary about the enduring connection between the freedoms we enjoy and the price so many have paid to secure them,” Post 38 Cmdr. Kevin Boyd said. “We are so grateful to everyone who is helping us put this together for our heroes.”
The mobile exhibit features more than 58,000 names of U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice during the war. The public is invited not merely to view the wall but to touch it, take a piece of paper, place it on a name and rub a wax crayon or graphite pencil over it to create a memento of someone whose memory lives on.
“It’s important to make the experience as vibrant and dynamic as possible so that newer generations of Americans gain an understanding of what these brave men and women gave to their country,” Boyd said. “This really drives it all home.”
Near the exhibit will be an area for solemn reflection, and a Hughes Helicopter 0H-6A model on display. The Army used the 0H-6A helicopters to fly some of the most dangerous missions in Vietnam, and only a third of the original fleet of 1,200 remained by the end of the war.
Opening and closing ceremonies are scheduled for both days, including the National Anthem and a 21-gun salute. Concession stands will be open and beer will be available for sale. All proceeds from the event will go toward programs for veterans.
Sponsors include Rocket Mortgage, Bank of America, Centennial Bank, Conditioned Air, Crowther Roofing, CVS Health, the Fort Myers Memorial Garden, the Fort Myers Police Athletic League, Galeana, the Heritage Palms Veterans Association, Heroes on the Water – Southwest Florida, LadyCakes Bakery, Morgan Stanley, The News-Press Media Group, Norman Love Confections, St. John XXIII Catholic Church, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, Storm Smart,  Surterra Wellness, Tag a Pet for a Vet and Veterans United Home Loans.
Visit centennial.legion.org to find out about the legacy of the American Legion, and go to travelingwall.us to learn about the mobile exhibit.
Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting George Tice at [email protected] or 239-738-0601, or Jim Squadrito at 401-261-9096 or [email protected].

Vietnam War memorial replica coming to jetBlue Park American Legion Post 38, Colonial Charitable Foundation organizing exhibit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vietnam War memorial replica coming to jetBlue Park American Legion Post 38, Colonial Charitable Foundation organizing exhibit FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 19, 2019) – A local American Legion post is celebrating 100 years of service with a stirring public tribute to veterans. The Rabe O. Wilkison American Legion Post 38 and the…

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Vietnam War memorial replica coming to jetBlue Park American Legion Post 38, Colonial Charitable Foundation organizing exhibit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Vietnam War memorial replica coming to jetBlue Park
American Legion Post 38, Colonial Charitable Foundation organizing exhibit
FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 19, 2019) – A local American Legion post is celebrating 100 years of service with a stirring public tribute to veterans. The Rabe O. Wilkison American Legion Post 38 and the Colonial Charitable Foundation are teaming to arrange an exhibit of The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall at jetBlue Park on Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day.
The wall, a three-fifths scale replica of the national memorial in Washington, will arrive in Fort Myers on Thursday, Sept. 5, 100 years to the day after Post 38 was formed. Representatives from the post and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office will meet the wall in front of the Winn-Dixie on 14600 Palm Beach Blvd. at 8 a.m. and escort it on the final leg of its journey to the park.
“We wanted to make our 100th anniversary about the enduring connection between the freedoms we enjoy and the price so many have paid to secure them,” Post 38 Cmdr. Kevin Boyd said. “We are so grateful to everyone who is helping us put this together for our heroes.”
The mobile exhibit features more than 58,000 names of U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice during the war. The public is invited not merely to view the wall but to touch it, take a piece of paper, place it on a name and rub a wax crayon or graphite pencil over it to create a memento of someone whose memory lives on.
“It’s important to make the experience as vibrant and dynamic as possible so that newer generations of Americans gain an understanding of what these brave men and women gave to their country,” Boyd said. “This really drives it all home.”
Near the exhibit will be an area for solemn reflection, and a Hughes Helicopter 0H-6A model on display. The Army used the 0H-6A helicopters to fly some of the most dangerous missions in Vietnam, and only a third of the original fleet of 1,200 remained by the end of the war.
Opening and closing ceremonies are scheduled for both days, including the National Anthem and a 21-gun salute. Concession stands will be open and beer will be available for sale. All proceeds from the event will go toward programs for veterans.
Sponsors include Rocket Mortgage, Bank of America, Centennial Bank, Conditioned Air, Crowther Roofing, CVS Health, the Fort Myers Memorial Garden, the Fort Myers Police Athletic League, Galeana, the Heritage Palms Veterans Association, Heroes on the Water – Southwest Florida, LadyCakes Bakery, Morgan Stanley, The News-Press Media Group, Norman Love Confections, St. John XXIII Catholic Church, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, Storm Smart,  Surterra Wellness, Tag a Pet for a Vet and Veterans United Home Loans.
Visit centennial.legion.org to find out about the legacy of the American Legion, and go to travelingwall.us to learn about the mobile exhibit.
Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting George Tice at [email protected] or 239-738-0601, or Jim Squadrito at 401-261-9096 or [email protected].

Fort Myers Miracle celebrate Shooter McGavin with Happy Gilmore Night on July 26

Seven-game homestand features fireworks, giveaways, drink specials and more FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 18, 2019) – The Fort Myers Miracle are bringing one of the most recognized sports movie villains of all time, Shooter McGavin, to Hammond Stadium for a meet-and-greet with baseball fans. Actor Christopher McDonald will appear at the Miracle game on Friday,…

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Seven-game homestand features fireworks, giveaways, drink specials and more
FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 18, 2019) – The Fort Myers Miracle are bringing one of the most recognized sports movie villains of all time, Shooter McGavin, to Hammond Stadium for a meet-and-greet with baseball fans.
Actor Christopher McDonald will appear at the Miracle game on Friday, July 26, signing autographs and posing for photos with fans in the stadium breezeway from 6:45-8:30 p.m. First pitch is 7 p.m. against the Lakeland Flying Tigers.
McDonald has numerous movie and television credits to his name, but his role as an arrogant golfer and nemesis to Happy Gilmore, played by Adam Sandler, is among his most-known acting gigs.
“Happy Gilmore is one of the best sports-comedies ever produced, so to have Shooter McGavin at our game is pretty special,” said Chris Peters, president and general manager of the Fort Myers Miracle. “This season, we’ve welcomed a variety of actors who played notable characters on TV shows and in movies, including Stanley Hudson from The Office, Roger Dorn from Major League and Smalls from The Sandlot.”
McDonald’s appearance highlights a seven-game homestand over an eight-day period that includes the following promotions:
Thursday, July 25 (7 p.m. vs. Lakeland Flying Tigers)

  • 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, July 26 (7 p.m. vs. Lakeland Flying Tigers)

  • Happy Gilmore Night: Actor Christopher McDonald, who played Shooter McDonald in Happy Gilmore, will sign autographs and pose for photos with fans
  • Postgame Fireworks Show: Pyrotechnics launch after the final out from right field
  • Golf Giveaway Night: Lucky fans have a chance to win golf equipment and free rounds of golf at local courses
  • Baseball Card Giveaway: The first 500 fans through the gates will receive a complete set of 2019 Miracle baseball cards

Saturday, July 27 (6 p.m. vs. Lakeland Flying Tigers)

  • Bark in the Park: Dogs are welcome and receive treats upon arrival; Lee County Domestic Animal Services on site to discuss adoptions
  • Celebrate Buddy the Elf: Fans dressed in elf gear will receive a special ticket offer
  • Santa Hat Giveaway: The first 500 fans through the gates will receive a limited-edition Miracle Santa hat
  • Christmas in July: The Miracle will be collecting children’s toys and stuffed animals that will be donated to the Salvation Army
  • Used Car Giveaway Night: Miracle fans will have a chance to win a used car, courtesy of Dixie Buick GMC
  • Greg Cote Night: Meet Greg Cote, a noted sportswriter and ESPN personality

Sunday, July 28 (1 p.m. vs. Lakeland Flying Tigers)

  • DQ Family Sunday: Free ticket offer through participating Dairy Queen restaurants
  • Princesses and Pirates Day: Children wearing princess or pirate apparel will receive free admission and can compete in a costume contest during the game
  • Pre-Game Catch and Post-Game Run the Bases: Fans can play catch on the field from noon to 12:30 p.m.; children 12 and under can run the bases after the game

Tuesday, July 30 (7 p.m. vs. Dunedin Blue Jays)

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

Wednesday, July 31 (7 p.m. vs. Dunedin Blue Jays)

  • 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

Thursday, Aug. 1 (7 p.m. vs. Dunedin Blue Jays)

  • Thirsty Thursday: $1 and $2 beer specials courtesy of Budweiser and Cat Country 107.1
  • College Night: $5 tickets for students with valid ID
  • 80s Night: Wear your parachute pants, oversized earrings, leg warmers and big hair to celebrate the 1980s

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.

Allyn International Set to Donate More Than $5,000 to Golisano Children’s Hospital Allyn International Promotes Infant Prosperity with Donation to Golisano Children’s Hospital

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 18, 2018) – On Friday July 19th at 7:45am, Allyn International (Allyn), a local supply chain consulting firm, will be donating a check of more than $5,000 to Golisano’s Children Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The donation will be held at Allyn’s Global Headquarters at 8060 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL…

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Allyn International Set to Donate More Than $5,000 to Golisano Children’s Hospital Allyn International Promotes Infant Prosperity with Donation to Golisano Children’s Hospital

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 18, 2018) – On Friday July 19th at 7:45am, Allyn International (Allyn), a local supply chain consulting firm, will be donating a check of more than $5,000 to Golisano’s Children Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The donation will be held at Allyn’s Global Headquarters at 8060 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919. The check will be received by Golisano’s representative Melody Desilets.
Each quarter at Allyn, an employee is given the opportunity to raise funds for a nonprofit of their choice. For Allyn’s second quarter of the year, Heather Oskvarek volunteered herself to become the chairperson to raise funds that benefit Golisano’s.
Oskvarek chose to benefit the Golisano’s NICU for saving her daughter’s life. While pregnant in 2017, Oskvarek was diagnosed with Highly Elevated Liver Low Platelets (HELLP) Syndrome and was going into liver failure. The only cure to save Oskvarek was early delivery. Her daughter, Emerincia (Emma), was born 11 weeks premature. After birth, Emma was sent to Golisano’s as it was the closest children’s hospital. Emma spent 63 days in Golisano’s NICU, where she had to learn how to breathe, eat and grow.
Oskvarek hosted various events throughout quarter two, such as an Easter egg hunt, taco bar, and Painting with a Twist night at Gulf Coast Town Center. Employees eagerly participated in the events and one employee even donated the remainder of funds to reach Oskvarek’s goal. Throughout the quarter, Oskvarek managed to raise $2,843.15. Allyn then matched the amount to reach $5,686.30 As a result, Allyn has donated more than $157,000 to nonprofits worldwide.
About Allyn International
Allyn International is dedicated to providing high quality, customer centric services and solutions for the global marketplace. Allyn’s core products include transportation management, logistics sourcing, freight forwarding, supply chain consulting, tax management and global trade compliance. Allyn clients range from small local businesses to Fortune 500 firms. Allyn conducts business in more than 20 languages and has extensive experience in both developed and emerging markets. Highly trained experts are positioned throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. Allyn’s regional headquarters are strategically located in Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.A., Shanghai, P.R. China and Prague, Czech Republic. For more information, visit www.allynintl.com

Fort Myers Eagle Scout designs, builds outdoor learning station for Child Care of Southwest Florida

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 18, 2019) – Students attending the Joseph H. Messina Children’s Center in Fort Myers now have a new water table that will enhance children’s learning and discovery. For his Eagle Scout Service Project, 18-year-old Kyle Walker, a May graduate of FSW Collegiate High School and member of Troop 119 in Fort…

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Fort Myers Eagle Scout designs, builds outdoor learning station for Child Care of Southwest Florida

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 18, 2019) – Students attending the Joseph H. Messina Children’s Center in Fort Myers now have a new water table that will enhance children’s learning and discovery.

For his Eagle Scout Service Project, 18-year-old Kyle Walker, a May graduate of FSW Collegiate High School and member of Troop 119 in Fort Myers, wanted to create something useful and imaginative. The water table helps children develop cognitive, social-emotional and motor skills while keeping cool.

“Most of the kids I know just did benches for their Service Project,” said Walker, who will major in civil engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. “I didn’t want to just build a bench, though.”

After consulting scout leaders, Walker set out to design and construct a Sensory Development Water Table, which features five individually controlled compartments that can adapt to a variety of hands-on, developmentally appropriate learning activities. He raised more than $1,800 from businesses and community members, then spent nearly 100 manpower hours building the Water Table.

A connection with Child Care of Southwest Florida, which operates the Joseph H. Messina Children’s Center, helped bring the project to fruition.

Child Care of Southwest Florida advocates learning through play. While children play with the water table materials, they’ll also be learning about volume, water flow, basic physics and, most importantly, cooperative play, according to Children’s Center Director Tammy Aronson.

“It’s not always about learning through books,” Walker said. “Sometimes you learn in different ways.”

Volunteers and business partners for Walker’s Eagle Scout project include Shoreline Lumber, Wolverine Brass, Blue Giraffe Restaurant, NIM Research Corp., the Rogers family, Caloosa Site Development, Walker Plumbing, Brian Bauer, SanCap Home Management, Gretchen Smith, the Ardesia family, Tropical Tradesman General Contracting, the Stein family, Kelly Tyrell, the Radecki family, the Brummer family, Robert Andrews and the Spence family.

About Child Care of Southwest Florida

Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc. a nonprofit early childhood education provider with six learning centers in Lee and Hendry counties that serve more than 500 children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Each center is accredited through the National Accreditation Commission for Early Learning Leaders and is recognized as a Gold Seal Quality Care Program through the Florida Department of Children and Families. Five CCSWFL locations have five-star ratings through the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida. CCSWFL follows the nationally recognized, research-based Creative Curriculum, with a goal of creating safe, nurturing learning environments that develop young minds, support families, strengthen the community and secure the future. Through its participation in the USDA’s Child Food Care Program, each child has access to a healthy, nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks. Sponsor, volunteer and donation opportunities are available. For more information, please visit ccswfl.org.

The Florida Bar appoints Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner's Dawn Maselli to grievance committee

Note to Media: This is a great honor for Dawn. Her dedication to the legal field will be of great benefit to the grievance committee in her role.Thank you for spreading the word about this appointment. The press release, logo and photo are attached.     The Florida Bar appoints Maselli to grievance committee Associates…

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Note to Media: This is a great honor for Dawn. Her dedication to the legal field will be of great benefit to the grievance committee in her role.Thank you for spreading the word about this appointment. The press release, logo and photo are attached.
 
 

The Florida Bar appoints Maselli to grievance committee

Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner attorney to uphold professional ethics
FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 18, 2019) – Professionalism is a hallmark of Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured. The Florida Bar has selected Dawn Maselli, a trial attorney for the firm, to serve on 20th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee C, one of three bodies that investigates complaints of lawyer misconduct in Southwest Florida.
“We have the honor and privilege of representing clients who trust us,” Maselli said. “I want to ensure that our responsibility to them is upheld.”
The committee, made up of a handful of lawyers and nonlawyers alike, handles cases referred by Florida Bar discipline attorneys. Members investigate each case and meet to determine whether probable cause exists, much as a grand jury might do with a regular court case.
The investigations are usually complex and take between three and six months to complete. Still, Maselli is eager to dedicate her time over the course of her three-year term, which begins Aug. 1 and runs through July 31, 2022.
“I am dedicated to facing each case with energy and enthusiasm while justly and fairly evaluating the facts and circumstances presented,” Maselli said. “I will thoroughly investigate any case that I am asked to handle.”
Maselli takes a keen interest in upholding the standards of professionalism and civility that the Florida Supreme Court and Florida Bar set forth. The bar also recently appointed her to its statewide Advertising Grievance Committee, which examines complaints of improper solicitation by attorneys.
She’s also a board member for the Southwest Florida Federal Court Bar Association and the Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association. She’s a 2019-20 Florida Bar Leadership Academy Fellow and a member of the #KindLee Committee, a group affiliated with the Lee County Bar Association Foundation that performs random acts of kindness in the community.
“To say we’re proud of Dawn is putting it mildly,” Trial Attorney P.J. Scheiner said. “She’s an ardent believer in the vast power of the attorney profession to do good in the world, and she’s passionate about seeing that the power is used to its fullest and most altruistic extent.”
Learn about all the Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner attorneys at blslaw.com.
Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, was founded in 1971 by Bruce L. Scheiner and his wife, Cheryl Scheiner. Both continue to work alongside their son, P.J. Scheiner, who joined the firm as a trial attorney in 2007.
Today, Bruce and P.J. work side by side in the negotiating room and the courtroom, where they fight to secure full and fair restitution for each and every client they have the privilege of representing. Bruce Scheiner still hand selects each case the firm accepts, personally assembles the team best able to see the case through to settlement or trial, and oversees every case from intake to resolution.
Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, has the knowledge, experience and resources to handle all types of personal injury and wrongful death claims for clients across the state of Florida, including trucking accidents, boating accidents, airplane accidents, nursing home neglect and abuse, construction accidents, defective product claims, premise liability claims and injuries to children.
Call 800-283-2900 or visit www.blslawyers.com.

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REPORTS RECORD-BREAKING JUNE

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 18, 2019) – During June, 586,319 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Fla., an increase of 7.4 percent compared to June 2018. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 9.4 percent compared to last year. The traffic leader in June was Delta Air Lines with 153,972 passengers traveling to…

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FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 18, 2019) – During June, 586,319 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Fla., an increase of 7.4 percent compared to June 2018. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 9.4 percent compared to last year.
The traffic leader in June was Delta Air Lines with 153,972 passengers traveling to and from Fort Myers. Rounding out the top five airlines were Southwest (123,772), American (95,304), JetBlue (67,932) and United (53,464).
Southwest Florida International Airport had 4,804 aircraft operations, a decrease of 1 percent compared to June 2018. Page Field saw 8,583 operations, a 12.4 percent increase from June 2018. In addition, slightly more than 2.6 million pounds of air freight moved through Southwest Florida International Airport in June 2019.
Southwest Florida International Airport served nearly 9.4 million passengers in 2018 and is one of the top 50 U.S. airports for passenger traffic. No ad valorem (property) taxes are used for airport operation or construction. For more information, visit www.flylcpa.com or Like Us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/flyRSW.