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Recently, the 16th Annual Paul Sands Memorial Slaw Dog Invitational was held in Fort Myers and raised more than $16,000 for four local charities.

Sandy Robinson, president of Northern Trust’s Fort Myers office, has been elected chairman of the board of directors for Hope HealthCare Services.

The series CUL8RTM is about 4 teens involved with solving mysteries and righting wrongs by using their 21st century maturity and creativity and at their own peril, and travelling back to the time of the crime. Cover model contest ends March, 2013.

Central Bank SWFL announces the retirement of Bill Dean, Fort Myers president of Central Bank Southwest Florida, and promotes Mike Durkin from his current position as the Naples office president to the position of Southwest Florida market president.

Ted Todd Insurance Agency is hosting a networking event for area business professionals on Tuesday, December 4 at their Fort Myers / Lehigh Acres office. Seek local mortgage brokers, title companies, Realtors®, banks, car dealers, and HOAs.

Top Producer Trae Zipperer joins Sanibel Island's John R, Wood Island Real Estate serving Fort Myers, Sanibel, & Captiva Islands

Food drive exceeded goal by nearly 20%, will help 40 families in Southwest Florida

La Mesa RV Center, one of the nation's largest multi- location RV dealerships, is pleased to announce the opening of its 12th location in Fort Myers, Florida.

KHS&S leases 1,500 +/- SF at the Sunset Plaza on Gladiolus Drive in Fort Myers, FL

Local military veterans will receive free counseling and assistance with their government benefits from Disabled American Veterans (DAV) when Fort Myers Harley-Davidson hosts Harley’s Heroes on Sunday, November 11, 2012.

Chase Mayhugh, CCIM represents Cable Connection & Supply in the lease of 15,000 +/- SF in Metro Plex Industrial Complex in Fort Myers, FL

Southwest Florida Master Life Path Guide, Shaman and Healer Mir Lynne Pietrzyk is hosting the free Love and Kindness Women’s Luncheon at the Heart and Soul Spiritual Center for Healing and Growth in Fort Myers on Oct. 30.

Southwest Florida Master Life Path Guide, Shaman and Healer Mir Lynne Pietrzyk is now offering classes and services at the Heart and Soul Spiritual Center in Fort Myers.

A Revocable Living Trust? Isn't my will enough? Florida estate planning attorney Barbara M. Pizzolato presents free estate planning seminar on November 8, 2012. Topics include: avoiding probate, dying intestate, wills, trusts and estate planning.

Chase Mayhugh, CCIM leases office space to Waterstone Real Estate at the Palm Professional Office Center.

Chase Mayhugh continues to be one of SWFL's top commercial real estate professionals.

Title Trace is happy to announce the hire of Dee Inadoli ,Manager and head of Florida Operations. She will have the primary responsibility for quality control and management of title and escrow services.

Leading commercial architecture firm, Studio+, has promoted two of their staff members, Chris Ressler and Mark Shannon

La Mesa RV Center announces plans to open a new RV sales and service facility in Fort Myers, Florida. The company is planning a jobs fair Tuesday, September 25 to begin to fill positions for the new store.

Fort Myers Harley-Davidson holds 2nd Annual Poker Tournament fundraising event benefiting Bikers For Babies and raises a total of more than $1000 for the organization.

On November 17th, Safe Harbor Community Church will host their 2nd Annual "Handmade and Homemade" Christmas Festival to collect funds for two children's charities.

Lynn Schneider, APR, CPRC, Asst VP, Shell Point Retirement Community, installed the Florida Public Relations Association, SW Florida Chapter’s new officers and leadership team on September 11. Jessica Clark, APR is the group's new president.

Most donations to Goodwill come in the form of clothing, housewares, electronics, and vehicles. However, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida just received a more unique donation-- an elevator-style wheelchair lift.

Local Southwest Florida Attorney Selected for Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Naples bibliophiles will soon have a new book store to peruse. On September 7th, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. will open a Donation Center & Book Store, which will mark the company’s 26th retail location.

Fort Myers, FL --- Grace Advisory Group announces the appointment of Financial Advisor Marilyn Prevoir as Manager of the company’s Port Charlotte office. The office is at 1777 Tamiami Trail, Suite #300.

ELC is proud to announce new members to the Board Finance Committee. The new finance committee members accepted membership because of their interest in early childhood issues and commitment to serving the local community.

The Fort Myers Miracle baseball team will host a Goodwill donation drive August 24 through August 26. In addition to the donation drive, Saturday, August 25 will be a Goodwill Night featuring a Goodwill fashion show and more.

Southwest Florida-based, Pushing the Envelope, Inc. was recently awarded a Judges' Award by the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) at their statewide awards ceremony, the Golden Image Awards.

The 26th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship returns to Fort Myers Beach in November. Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce, Big C Events, Pinchers Crab Shack, Holiday Inn Fort Myers Beach and The Sand Lovers partnering for this year's event.

Lauren Williams has joined the team at CONRIC PR & Marketing | Publishing as their new social media coordinator.

West Marine's Flagship Store Grand Opening event raised more than $11,000 benefiting local charities in the Southwest Florida area.

Noelle Melanson, Esq. of Melanson Law PA has been appointed to the 20th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee “A” as an attorney member through January 2015.

The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida is proud to announce the addition of new members to their Board of Directors. The new board members were chosen for their dedication to the community and its children.

Office Furniture & Design Concepts announces the launch of their new website with new and enhanced features added, including an online store.

West Marine is opening a Flagship store in Fort Myers - Grand Opening Events Include Free Boat Show, Meet Edgar Hansen of “The Deadliest Catch,” Tips from Experts & Door-Buster Deals Throughout the Weekend

Flagship Store for Lee County-Area Boaters Kicks Off With “Cruising for a Cause” in Support of Local Charities July 19, 2012 with The Deadliest Catch’s Edgar Hansen On Site!

Fine artist, Daniel Venditti introduces his upcoming gallery show opening in July with his newest series entitled “The Nature of Things”, a collection of large works based on written prose about the cycle of life using woodcuts and paint.

Lee County-based Hope HealthCare Services is the winner of the 2012 Uncommon Friends Business Ethics Award.

With eight graduates in its 2012 commencement ceremony, the Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy celebrated its largest graduating class in school history. The L.I.F.E. Academy is a Lee County (Fla.) Charter School for students with intellectual disabilities.

pearl, a Fort Myers-based integrated digital and advertising agency, welcomes Kara Morrell as Account Services Director. She is responsible to craft marketing strategy, provide client project management and act as liaison between agency and client.

Boom. Pow. Splash? Sounds like it’s time again for the Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise on Sanibel Island. Adventures In Paradise will take to the waters on the Miss Paradise, Dolphin Waters, and Sun Princess to view the show.

Salon Adrian has launched a new website which provides added convenience for clients and more

Pushing the Envelope, Inc. has hired Matt Mernin as an Interactive Web Developer.

The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida announces that Florida’s Governor Rick Scott proclaimed May 11, 2012 as Provider Appreciation Day

Honoring The Franklin Shop Vendors and Giving Back to the Community by Benefiting Goodwill

On Mon, April 23 Princeton, New Jersey resident John LaBosco will begin his 1,800 mile journey up the East coast to raise money & awareness for Eden Autism Svc, a not-for-profit org dedicated to improving the lives of children & adults with autism

Nu Image Wellness chooses to advertise with Living Social Media and Lite 93.7 as a part of their April advertising campaign.

Attorneys Katherine Turner and Heather Sutton-Lewis, with a combined legal experience of more than 20 years, are pleased to announce their partnership and new law firm, Turner & Sutton-Lewis, P.A.

“The Secrets of Being the Best Mom,” a FREE teleseminar lead by two certified life coaches, will take a light-hearted look at the realities of motherhood and let moms in on the secrets to making it easier.