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Ford, located at 2360 W. First St. in Fort Myers. Cruises will depart at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and a sunset cruise departing at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Daytime cruises are $32 per passenger and sunset cruises are $35 per passenger. For more information on Pure Florida, or to register for a St. Patrick’s Day cruise, reserve online at www.PureFL.com or call Pure Florida at 239-263-4949.
Narration on local history, wildlife and ecology is provided by Coast Guard-certified captains. Aboard the vessels, guests are invited to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Southwest Florida and observe the wildlife native to the region. While Pure Florida cannot guarantee animal sightings in the wild, the captain will alert passengers to wildlife such as dolphins, eagles, manatee, native birds and more.
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Download Photo: Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with daytime and sunset cruises Sunday March 17 aboard the M/V Edison Explorer.
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About Pure Florida
Pure Florida is a water attraction company helmed by father-and-son duo Captains Lance H. and Harry Julian.  The company offers a variety of unique eco-excursions for its visitors that incorporate maritime history, tourism, sightseeing and entertainment. Pure Florida features 19 vessels for sunset and specialty cruises as well as boat and jet ski rentals, fishing charters, group events and educational field trips for schools and students from marinas in Naples and Fort Myers.
In addition to Pure Florida, the founders are also partners in Marine Team International and Pure Image Productions, providing professional marine consulting, television and video production and photography services. With a long history in maritime productions, Lance and Harry Julian have helped to create some of the most memorable water scenes in film production, with credits including “Titanic” and “Waterworld,” and television credits such as the reality show, “Survivor.” As the fourth and fifth generation working within the maritime industry, Lance and Harry Julian enjoy sharing their passion and expertise with fellow adventurers in the Southwest Florida area. For more information, visit www.PureFL.com or call its Naples location at 239-263-4949 or its Fort Myers location at 239-919-2965.
 

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FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2019) – During January, 1,050,093 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Fla., an increase of 8.7 percent compared to January 2018.
The traffic leader in January was Delta Air Lines with 190,395 passengers traveling to and from Fort Myers. Rounding out the top five airlines were Southwest (180,711), American (133,274) Frontier (126,059) and Spirit (126,033).
Southwest Florida International Airport had 9,338 aircraft operations, an increase of 1 percent compared to January 2018. Page Field saw 9,320 operations, a 10.5 percent increase from January 2018. In addition, slightly more than 2.8 million pounds of air freight moved through Southwest Florida International Airport in January 2018.
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.
 

Twenty new dishes featured on the Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill Fort Myers’ expanded menu

 FORT MYERS, Fla. — (Feb 20, 2019) – The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill Fort Myers has launched an exciting menu expansion, now offering an array of both sea and land selections, in addition to the signature dishes patrons already love. The new menu contains twenty new tropical-inspired items for patron enjoyment.

The new menu still features the Boathouse’s signature selections, such as the Authentic Cuban Sandwich $11.95 and The Big BLT $11.95, both as seen on the Travel Channel show “Food Paradise”. Patron favorites also include Grouper Bites (1/2 lb.) $11.95, the Famous Boathouse Burger $11.95, Florida Salad $12.95, and Florida Gator Bites $8.95.

 The new additions were presented to patrons as daily specials over the past couple of weeks. One of the tested appetizer selections joining the “First Wave” section are the Bacon Shrimp Skewers $10.95 (12 large shrimp, skewered and wrapped in Applewood smoked bacon, topped with a blood orange vinaigrette). A new salad has also been added to the menu, the Classic Cobb Salad $11.95 (fresh romaine lettuce layered with Applewood smoked bacon, cucumbers, vine ripe tomatoes, hardboiled egg, avocado, and Caribbean mango dressing).

 The menu will feature a new “Prime Burgers” section. It includes two new burgers: the Jalapeño Bacon Cheese Burger $13.95 (1/2lb Angus burger with our signature Everglades sauce, confetti lettuce, topped with double cheddar cheese, sliced fresh jalapeños, tomato, onions, crisp Applewood smoked bacon) and the Australian Lamb Burger $15.95 (1/2lb seasoned Australian lamb patty over lettuce, tomato, onion, and topped with our house-made tzatziki sauce).

 Patrons may now enjoy everything the Boathouse Fort Myers has to offer. Examples of the new seafood entrées include the Pan-Seared Snapper $19.95 (seared blackened snapper served over island rice and sautéed green beans), Florida Red Grouper $25.95 (fried grouper fillet served with jalapeño coleslaw and curly fries), and Swordfish Steak $17.95 (grilled swordfish steak topped with mild green pepper sauce, served with roasted red potatoes and grilled asparagus).

 New land-based dishes are available for enjoyment as well, such as the Caribbean Ribs $15.95 (fall off the bone Caribbean jerked ribs served with house-made sweet chili, roasted red potatoes, and sautéed green beans), and Grilled Pork Chop $14.95 (10 oz bone-in porterhouse pork chop with a side of cinnamon apple compote, served with island rice and grilled asparagus).

 Guests can end their night on a sweet note with the Boathouse’s two new desserts: the Pineapple Upside Down Cake $5.95 (warm yellow cake topped with pineapple, a cherry, and white chocolate drizzle) and Apple Blossom Crumb Pie $6.95 (infused with apples and brown sugar, topped with a caramel drizzle).

 The Boathouse intends to eventually bring some of the new items over to the Cape Coral location, but for now, the new menu items are exclusive to the Fort Myers location.

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 ABOUT THE BOATHOUSE TIKI BAR & GRILL

The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill opened its first location at the Yacht Club in Cape Coral in 2014 and is operated by Kearns Restaurant Group. Both restaurants feature open air decks with 2 bars each. It’s well known for its tropical drinks, delicious food, beautiful views, and daily live entertainment. Guests can boat from one location to the other via the Caloosahatchee River.

 The Fort Myers location show cases a resort style heated pool, misters, and a 15-foot Jumbotron. It’s located at 17101 State Road 31, Fort Myers, FL 33905, adjacent to Sweetwater Landing Marina. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day for lunch and dinner.

 The Cape Coral features a beach, including full food and beverage service. It’s located at 5819 Driftwood Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33904, adjacent to the Cape Coral Yacht Club. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

February 20, 2019, Fort Myers, FL: Want to help children in the foster care system who need enhanced care? Drop into Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health’s open house on February 28th, anytime between 3pm and 7pm to see what Devereux provides the children in care.
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent with Devereux, stop by on March 2nd at 10am for explanation of what it takes to become an enhanced foster care parent. Please come, enjoy some refreshments, meet our staff, see our offices, and ask your questions.
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
6314 Corporate Court, Ste 120
Fort Myers, FL 33919
About Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida
For over 30 years in Florida, Devereux is one of Florida’s most comprehensive child welfare and behavioral healthcare organizations serving children with mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges, and their families. Devereux continually advances the level of care to those in need. Growing from a single child and adolescent psychiatric hospital to offering a full continuum of programs and services throughout the state including a statewide inpatient psychiatric program, specialized group homes, foster care and specialty foster care, counseling centers, case management, abuse and neglect prevention services and community outreach programs. Today, Devereux Florida provides services in over 19 counties in Florida.
It is a policy of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health to practice nondiscrimination in services. All activities with regard to referrals, admissions, placement of individuals and provision of services are conducted without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, and national origin.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2019) – Orangetheory® Fitness, a unique and fast-growing national fitness franchise, is expanding its presence in Southwest Florida. A new location is opening at 2311 Santa Barbara Blvd., Units 106 and 107 in Cape Coral. The studio, owned by Bob and Barbara MacIntyre, will hold a grand opening party on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 7-9 p.m.
“We are thrilled to be opening another studio in Southwest Florida,” Bob MacIntyre said. “Our clients have had outstanding success with reaching their fitness goals, and we look forward to continuing that success in Cape Coral.”
Orangetheory’s scientifically developed program has earned international acclaim and media attention for its proven results. On average, members burn an estimated 600-1,000 calories per workout, and the 60-minute sessions are designed to help clients burn additional calories for up to 36 hours after the workout. This is what Orangetheory Fitness calls the “after burn,” and it’s based on a physiological concept known as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, or EPOC. Sessions are led by experienced group personal trainers who oversee each member’s progress through heart-rate monitors.
“Our programs are for everyone,” MacIntyre said, “and we encourage anyone that is looking for a great way to get in shape, or stay in shape, to come visit us at any of our Southwest Florida studios.”
Area residents are invited to visit any of the five Orangetheory Fitness locations in Southwest Florida:
·      11600 Gladiolus Drive, Unit 317, Fort Myers.
·      8001 Dani Drive, Fort Myers.
·      7935 Airport Pulling Road, Unit 1, Naples.
·      1900 Tamiami Trail N, Naples.
·      The newest location at 2311 Santa Barbara Blvd., Units 106 and 107 in Cape Coral.
Call 239-218-4644 for more information.
About Orangetheory Fitness®
Orangetheory® Fitness (www.orangetheoryfitness.com) is a one-of-a-kind group personal training workout broken into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training. Backed by the science of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, or EPOC, Orangetheory’s heart-rate-monitored training is designed to maintain a target zone that stimulates metabolism and increases energy. Led by skilled personal trainers, participants use a variety of equipment, including treadmills, rowing machines, TRX Suspension Training systems and free weights, burning up to an average of 900 calories per session. The result is the Orange Effect – more energy, visible toning and extra calorie burn for up to 36 hours post-workout.
 

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2019) – It just got easier to take care of official business in Bonita Springs. Lee County Tax Collector Larry Hart has partnered with Lee County Clerk of Court Linda Doggett to bring the Clerk’s recording services to the Tax Collector’s Office on 25987 S. Tamiami Trail in Bonita Springs. Now, instead of having to travel to downtown Fort Myers, residents can apply for passports and marriage licenses and even get married at the Bonita Springs location Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
“We at the Tax Collector’s Office are always looking for ways to make life more convenient for people here in Lee County,” Hart said. “I’m grateful that Linda and her team at the Clerk’s office are collaborating with us to make it happen, especially since this comes at no cost to taxpayers.”
In addition to Tax Collector services like driver’s license renewal, vehicle registration and hunting and fishing licensure, Clerk of Court functions like deeds, mortgages and other official records can be recorded at the Bonita Springs location. Hart and Doggett are leaving the door open to adding more services there in the future.
“Anything we can do to make things easier on people, we’re for it,” Hart said.
Find out about the Tax Collector services available in Bonita Springs and at six other locations throughout the county at leetc.com.
About Lee County Tax Collector
The Lee County Tax Collector (LCTC) exists to serve the citizens of Lee County. The office takes pride in organizational excellence and offering exemplary customer service and operates by the credo of “We’ve got your back.” The LCTC operates leetc.com, the official interactive website of the tax collector, which allows county residents to quickly and easily take care of motor vehicle and vessel registration, pay property taxes, make appointments for concealed weapon permits and more. The agency operates seven service centers open daily throughout the county to provide efficient, convenient services. The LCTC works to provide innovative and quality service that supports the growth and sustainability of the community. For more information, visit leetc.com or follow Lee County Tax Collector on social media.
 

IMMOKALEE, Fla. (February 18, 2019) – Country music singer Jordan Davis will headline the upcoming Seminole Shootout, March 1-3, in Immokalee, Florida, presented by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
The Louisiana native will take the stage at the John Jimmie Memorial Arena on Saturday, March 2, at 7 p.m.
Davis is currently touring with Old Dominion in support of his debut album – Home State. The album has produced two hit singles – the number one Platinum hit “Singles You Up” as well as “Take It from Me,” which just cracked the Top 5 at country radio. He was named Billboard’s Top New Country Artist of 2018 in addition to Country Aircheck/Mediabase’s Most Heard New Artist of 2018.
Writing and playing music was a passion passed down in the Davis household. His uncle, Stan Paul Davis, wrote two Top 5 titles for Tracy Lawrence in the 1990’s – “Today’s Lonely Fool” and “Better Man, Better Off” – while his brother, Jacob, is also a country singer.
Davis will be among a group of musicians scheduled to perform throughout the event weekend. Friday’s performers will be Kompleto (5:30 p.m.) and One Night Rodeo (7 p.m.).
Saturday’s featured acts will include a special performance at noon by Native American Hip Hop artist and motivational speaker Supaman. (https://supamanhiphop.com/). The Hatley Band (4:30 p.m.) and Baja Zero (5:30 p.m.) will precede the Davis show.
On Sunday, the Hatley Band (2:30 p.m.) and Baja Zero (5:30 p.m.) return to perform along with Invanzion 360 (4 p.m.). In addition to the music entertainment, Seminole Shootout Battle Reenactments will also be spotlighted over the three days. Reenactment events are slated for 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Friday is reserved for students and admission is free with advanced reservations.
The Seminole Shootout was first performed in the late 1990’s and brings together reenactors in soldier and warrior attire with authentic weapons and tactics, plus pyrotechnics to simulate cannon blasts. They reenact a typical battle from the Second Seminole War, which ranged from 1835 through 1842 and is the longest and costliest Indian conflict in U.S. history.
This is the second year it will be held on the Immokalee Seminole Reservation. All events will be held at the John Jimmie Memorial Arena and the Immokalee Youth Camp, 1195 East Main Street, Immokalee, adjacent to the Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee.
In addition, the event will include alligator wrestling, craft and food vendors, historical and cultural displays, as well as Seminole and soldier camps.
Combo tickets, including the Saturday battle reenactments, concert and all other activities, are $30 and available on line at www.seminoleshootout.com. Tickets may also be purchased for just the reenactments at a cost of $10/$8/$6.
Tickets for the Saturday concert are $25 and tent camping is available for $15 per night on Friday and Saturday. Preferred parking is $5.
The Immokalee Seminole Reservation is located 30 minutes east of Naples via County Road 846 (Immokalee Road) or just over 30 minutes southwest of Fort Myers via State Roads 82 and 29.

Lazy River, Pools and Waterslide Access for members of Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, near Naples, FL
 February 18, 2019 – BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Luxury spa memberships are dropping outrageous initiation fees and annual dues to become more mainstream. Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort in the Naples area of Southwest Florida, seeks to bring spa and wellness to everyone with an affordable membership program and exciting extras including access to the resort’s popular lazy river and waterslides.
Announcing Stillwater Spa’s new Membership Program with access to the resort’s pools, lazy river and waterslides for members, plus complimentary valet parking, dining discounts, spa and shopping discounts as well. Spa benefits include choice of a face or body treatment from the members menu, daily use of the spa’s fitness center, mineral water pool, steam room and sauna. All spa guests receive a welcome glass of bubbly, executive-style locker, spa robe and slippers and guidance by a personal spa concierge.
Stillwater Spa offers a full menu of services including massages, facials, HydraFacial™, body treatments, haircuts, hair color, manicures, pedicures, special occasion hair & makeup and bridal services. All services incorporate low water usage to be more eco-friendly. Stillwater Spa and Salon are open to the public seven days a week, located at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, FL. To make an appointment or to become a member, call 239 390 4360.
Stillwater Spa Membership includes:
-Choice of a face or body treatment from the member’s menu
-Daily use of the spa’s Fitness Center, Mineral Water Pool, Steam room & Sauna
-Access to resort’s pools, hot tub, waterslides & lazy river* on the day of your spa service
-Member Discount of 20% on additional spa and salon services
-Member discount of 10% at resort restaurants and 15% at spa boutique
-Complimentary Valet Parking
-World of Hyatt membership points
Membership is $199 per month (a $1500 value) and is available quarterly or annually. Call to become a member, 239 390 4360.
No initiation fees or annual dues.
Stillwater Spa offers 18 treatment rooms, co-ed mineral pool, separate men’s and women’s steam rooms and saunas, plus beauty salon and retail boutique.
*Blackout dates may apply, reservation and spa appointment are required. Spa services include use of steam, sauna, meditation pool, and relaxation lounge. Non-transferrable. A 5% service charge and Gratuity not included. Sales tax not included. Discounts do not combine. Cannot be used with any other promotion or offer. Additional restrictions may apply. May be cancelled without notice. Membership valid while in good standing. Lic. No.: MM11520.
 

AIA FLORIDA SOUTHWEST
American Institute of Architects
2019 Board of Directors Announced
FORT MYERS | NAPLES, Fla.  The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Florida Southwest Chapter approved the 2019 Board of Directors at its annual meeting held at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs: Ryan Richards, Board President (Principal, RG Architects PA); Tyler Patak, Vice President (Partner, Parker/Mudgett/Smith Architects); Art Castellanos, (immediate past president AIA SWFL) Treasurer (Principal, Castellanos + Tramonte Architects), Wojciech Kuliki, Secretary (President/CEO, PK Studios, Inc.); Natali Garcia, Associate Director (Project Manager, RG Architects PA); Rick McCormack, State Director (President, Principal Architect, iNDIGO Architecture, Inc.); Joyce Owens, Regional Representative (Principal Architect at Studio AJO). Serving as Directors at Large are: Brad Schiffer (owner, Brad Schiffer AIA / TAXIS, Inc); David Corban (President, Corban Architecture), Miriam Hackett (Project Architect, South Florida Architecture Inc.); Stephanie McPherson (Contract Administrator / Studio +), and Neil Bourne (Architect / RDG Planning & Design).
 “We look forward to strengthening our local chapter in 2019 through our commitment to the local community, continuing education, and advocacy at the state and local level,” stated President, Ryan Richards.
 About AIA Florida Southwest
AIA Florida Southwest is a Chapter of The American Institute of Architects, serving nearly 200 members and the communities of Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Collier Counties. The mission of the organization is to orchestrate and unite the architects of Southwest Florida to promote the profession; to advance the science and art of planning and building; to coordinate the building industry and architectural firms to ensure the advancement of building standards, and to make the profession of ever-increasing service and value to society.  Please visit the AIA Florida Southwest website at www.aiaflasw.org.
AIA Florida Southwest
(Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Collier Counties)
Bridget Trombley
Bridge Market, Inc.
[email protected]
239 250 5252
For comments please contact:
Ryan Scott Richards AIA LEED AP BD+C, Principal
RG Architects PA, 2070 McGregor Boulevard Suite 3, Fort Myers, FL 33901
[email protected]
239 332 2040
 

FORT MYERS, FL, Feb. 14, 2019 – The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) will host its monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, at the Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport at Town Center, 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33913. Ahead of the 2020 elections, FPRA is excited to have Carolyn Tieger, a Reagan White House alum, presenting about public affairs, lobbying and political communications.
Tieger, a Washington D.C. communications professional, is considered one of the top public affairs strategists in the country, especially when it comes to tough legislative issues, corporate and industry crises, litigation and issues management. Tieger’s background includes leading a public relations firm in D.C.
Cost is $30 for FPRA members, $40 for future members and $25 for students. Register for the luncheon at www.fpraswfl.org.
More about Carolyn:
Carolyn spent four decades in the nation’s capital, serving on Capitol Hill in the executive branch, in the Reagan White House, in two international public relations firms and as an owner of her own business.
Carolyn is a recipient of the John Holliman Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications and a National Colby Award for Lifetime Achievement in Public Relations from Sigma Kappa sorority.
Cost is $30 for FPRA members, $40 for future members and $25 for students. Register for the luncheon at https://www.fpraswfl.org/march-luncheon/
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Established in 1938, the Florida Public Relations Association is the oldest public relations organization in the United States. FPRA is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida. The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association is dedicated to programs and activities that enhance the success of public relations professionals in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties.