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Three graduates of the Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise project are receiving startup grants of $2,500 each from Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and Lee County Human Services.

Encore National Bank is pleased to welcome David L. Barbur as Senior Vice President for Commercial Banking in the Fort Myers market

A press conference was held at SW Florida International Airport this week. Women of influence from our area who believe in shaping the future of SW Florida attended this historical moment.

Naples Nissan employee Mr. Angel Pagan has been promoted to Internet Sales Director for the month of January 2012

The River District Alliances' "It's a Wonderful Life," adorned with bubble lights and tinsel, was the crowd favorite at the Goodwill Festival of Trees in Fort Myers. Other award winners were Camp-Rigby Roofing-Sheetmetal, CenturyLink, and ProFiles.

Fort Myers, Florida – Author Jill Marie Morris will be holding a Dinner Discussion & Book Signing for her non-fiction book ‘207: A Personal Account of Love Paranormal Activity and Demonic Possession' on January 28th, 2012, at Coconut Point.

Goodwill's fifth annual Festival of Trees in Fort Myers had more than 5,500 visitors in 2011, a thousand more visitors than in 2010. Guests visited from across the state of Florida, as well as from 38 other states and 11 foreign countries.

The Fastest Growing Unique Boutique Jeweler in Southwest Florida Opens A Third Location

The Snap-On “No Compromise” Tour is coming to Southwest Florida! The tour will arrive at the Fort Myers Harley-Davidson dealership on Friday, December 9th from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.

The Rotary Club of Cape Coral is excited to announce their 27th Annual Cape Coral Festival of the Arts on Saturday and Sunday, January 14th and 15th, rain or shine. Free admission and parking will be provided.

The Omni Club and the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida aspire to collect 150 new or gently used books. The book collection and Santa reading event will take place on Saturday, December 17th from 10 a.m. until noon.

The World Championship of Sand Sculpting is coming to Fort Myers! For 11 days, master international sand sculptors will hit Fort Myers Beach to create art out of sand.

The Omni Club of Ft. Myers and the "Omni Angels' are excited to announce their fall festival to benefit and raise awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The event will take place on Saturday, November 5th from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.

Safe Harbor Community Church would like to invite the public to their first on-site Christmas festival on Saturday, December 3rd from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. All proceeds will go to two children’s charities, The Gabriel House and Haven of Hope.

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida receives a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation which will directly benefit children enrolled in the Pine Manor After-School and Summer Programs to improve their reading skills.

Voices for Kids of Southwest Florida, Inc. and Presenting Sponsor ICI Insurance Center, Inc., Danielli Martel, Agent, are pleased to announce the 2011 Voices’ Red & White Gala to be held on Saturday, November 5th at 6PM at Royal Palm Yacht Club.

Attorney Keith Grossman is pleased to announce the grand opening of his law practice in Fort Myers. The new practice, named Grossman Law & Conflict Management, is located at 7270 College Parkway, Suite One.

Dress for Success SW Florida announces their premiere Shop for Success event, an exclusive one night shopping extravaganza held at the former J. Jill Store at Bell Tower Shops on Thursday October 27th, from 4p.m. to 9p.m.

The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida has partnered with the Barnes & Noble Booksellers of Fort Myers, Naples and Estero to collect books for ELC’s Literacy Buddies Program.

Cruise Naples has added another fishing boat to their fleet - the M/V KUDU II.

A ladies-only event held recently at Fort Myers Harley-Davidson, this was the 3rd annual Girls Night Out event benefiting Blessings in a Backpack.

If you are interested in traveling to some of the most prestigious sporting events of the year, the auction offerings at the 2012 SWFLWine & Food Fest may be just the ticket at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, on Saturday, February 25th,

Car Quest Auto Parts leased 1,500 SF of retail space at the Mission Hills Shopping Center located at 7550 Mission Hills Dr. Naples, FL. from Mission Hills, LLC. Chase Mayhugh, CCIM of Mayhugh Realty, Inc. handled the transaction.

The Omni Club welcomes new CEO with experience from around the world!

Three graduates of the Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise project are receiving startup grants of $2,500 each from Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and Lee County Human Services.

Encore National Bank is pleased to welcome David L. Barbur as Senior Vice President for Commercial Banking in the Fort Myers market

Long time Lehigh Acres resident and Adams Homes sales associate, Patrick Huston is now selling pre-construction homes from the decorated model center on Lee Blvd.

Art of the Olympians Museum and Gallery (AOTO) launches a monthly series of intimate conversations called “Cultural Connections” to share visions, accomplishments, and contributions to building a sense of community—either locally or globally.

A press conference was held at SW Florida International Airport this week. Women of influence from our area who believe in shaping the future of SW Florida attended this historical moment.

The Florida Sled Hockey Association will host a free sled hockey clinic at the Fort Myers Skatium on January 28. Sled hockey is an adaptive version of ice hockey designed for people with disabilities, in particular lower body disabilities.

Pinchers Crab Shack, located at the Holiday Inn on Fort Myers Beach, is pleased to announce they have promoted a new General Manager, Leslie Mink.

The Omni Club in Fort Myers is hosting a free kick-off event for a new Southwest Florida women’s group, Ninth Wave, taking place on Monday, January 23rd from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the gym.

Chase Mayhugh of Mayhugh Realty Inc in Fort Myers, FL sold a 9,000 square foot warehouse building to IMC-Heartway.

Sip, Shop and Support! In an effort to raise funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, companies have joined together to host Wine, Women and Shoes! The event will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on January 25th from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

The Omni Club is hosting a free Men’s Health Seminar on Saturday, January 14th at 10:30 a.m. with a presentation by one of Southwest Florida’s leading Urologists, Dr. Steven A. Harrison with Florida Urology Physicians.

Naples Nissan employee Mr. Angel Pagan has been promoted to Internet Sales Director for the month of January 2012

An anonymous "secret Santa" paid for the purchases of two young mothers on Sunday, December 18, at a Goodwill Industries store in Fort Myers, Florida.

Cruise Naples is launching a new focus on specialty fishing. The company has four fishing-specific vessels and offers a variety of fishing experiences for novices and seasoned anglers.

The River District Alliances' "It's a Wonderful Life," adorned with bubble lights and tinsel, was the crowd favorite at the Goodwill Festival of Trees in Fort Myers. Other award winners were Camp-Rigby Roofing-Sheetmetal, CenturyLink, and ProFiles.

Fort Myers, Florida – Author Jill Marie Morris will be holding a Dinner Discussion & Book Signing for her non-fiction book ‘207: A Personal Account of Love Paranormal Activity and Demonic Possession' on January 28th, 2012, at Coconut Point.

Blessings in a Backpack is excited to extend a public invitation to their 3rd Annual Girls’ Night Out event on Friday, February 3rd at Harley-Davidson of Fort Myers. This one-of-a-kind evening event will take place from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Goodwill's fifth annual Festival of Trees in Fort Myers had more than 5,500 visitors in 2011, a thousand more visitors than in 2010. Guests visited from across the state of Florida, as well as from 38 other states and 11 foreign countries.

The Fastest Growing Unique Boutique Jeweler in Southwest Florida Opens A Third Location

Scott Kelsey Photography | Trash the Dress on Ft Myers Beach, FL This is a must see and do for all brides in the Fort Myers, Naples, Sanibel area of Southwest Florida.

Guests at the fifth annual Tux & Trees Gala will have the opportunity to purchase a signature cocktail: "Treesome" created by Fort Myers' Spirits of Bacchus. The winner was chosen at the Festival of Trees sponsor party, the "Jingle Mingle."

The Snap-On “No Compromise” Tour is coming to Southwest Florida! The tour will arrive at the Fort Myers Harley-Davidson dealership on Friday, December 9th from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.

The Rotary Club of Cape Coral is excited to announce their 27th Annual Cape Coral Festival of the Arts on Saturday and Sunday, January 14th and 15th, rain or shine. Free admission and parking will be provided.

The Omni Club and the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida aspire to collect 150 new or gently used books. The book collection and Santa reading event will take place on Saturday, December 17th from 10 a.m. until noon.

A respected Certified Executive Coach, Attorney, Author, Speaker, Heather Christie has added Maxwell Certified to her list of distinctions.

Hope HealthCare Services is offering a caregiver support group, to explore ways of coping with many of the emotional and physical issues that accompany the role of caregiver. This new support group is open to anyone in a caregiver role, at no cost.

Riders Edge in Southwest Florida, operated out of Fort Myers Harley-Davidson and Naples Harley-Davidson, has seen 1,000 participants this year. Riders Edge is a motorcycle safety course.

ActionCOACH has been voted the favorite Business Services organization by the more than 35,000 people worldwide who voted in the first People’s Choice Stevie® Awards for Favorite Companies.

The World Championship of Sand Sculpting is coming to Fort Myers! For 11 days, master international sand sculptors will hit Fort Myers Beach to create art out of sand.

Ted Sottong and Damon Romanello have formed Southwest Florida's newest architecture firm, studio+. The firm specializes in a variety of market segments including healthcare, commercial, religious, higher education, and senior lifestyle centers.

The Omni Club of Ft. Myers and the "Omni Angels' are excited to announce their fall festival to benefit and raise awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The event will take place on Saturday, November 5th from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has joined forces with the Festival of Trees to provide tree deliveries for the fundraiser. The Festival of Trees and Tux & Trees Gala are the signature events of the Southwest Florida Goodwill Foundation.

Safe Harbor Community Church would like to invite the public to their first on-site Christmas festival on Saturday, December 3rd from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. All proceeds will go to two children’s charities, The Gabriel House and Haven of Hope.

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida receives a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation which will directly benefit children enrolled in the Pine Manor After-School and Summer Programs to improve their reading skills.

Trees provide a unique marketing opportunity for businesses and organizations. The 2011 Festival of Trees begins November 25 at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers and supports the Southwest Florida Goodwill Foundation.

Heather Christie, was recently honored by ActionCOACH with an award for best client results at its global conference in Miami, Florida.

Voices for Kids of Southwest Florida, Inc. and Presenting Sponsor ICI Insurance Center, Inc., Danielli Martel, Agent, are pleased to announce the 2011 Voices’ Red & White Gala to be held on Saturday, November 5th at 6PM at Royal Palm Yacht Club.

If you’re ready for a healthy change this holiday season, The Omni Club is preparing to kick off their next 8-Week Fitness Challenge welcoming men and women who are ready to change their lives and lifestyles with the chance to win $2,500!

Attorney Keith Grossman is pleased to announce the grand opening of his law practice in Fort Myers. The new practice, named Grossman Law & Conflict Management, is located at 7270 College Parkway, Suite One.

Pinchers Crab Shack has added three new menu items including Fish, Shrimp and Chicken Tacos, Ribs and more at all of their Southwest Florida locations.

The March of Dimes Southwest Coast Division is happy to announce they will once again be holding the annual Big Kahuna Bed Races. Teams can still register for the October 1st event.

The Omni Club in Fort Myers is offering a special program for Lee County School District employees and their spouses to help get them on the path to a healthier lifestyle. The program runs from September 2nd until October 3rd.

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CAC) has named its 2011-2012 board of directors.

Dress for Success SW Florida announces their premiere Shop for Success event, an exclusive one night shopping extravaganza held at the former J. Jill Store at Bell Tower Shops on Thursday October 27th, from 4p.m. to 9p.m.

The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida has partnered with the Barnes & Noble Booksellers of Fort Myers, Naples and Estero to collect books for ELC’s Literacy Buddies Program.

Leaders of the Bobby Nichols Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation were recently honored by the Florida Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers for their support of the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida.