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SWFL BBQ Showdown Returns on July 12: Get Ready to Bring the Heat
Free entry, live music, award-winning BBQ, and ice-cold craft beer collide for an unforgettable summer showdown in Downtown Fort Myers...
SWFL Vitality Network
Discover Inside•Out: SWFL Vitality Network -Weekly 📅 Every Third Tuesday⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Location: Dermani Medspa, 8911...
SWFL Business Alliance – Meetup in The East – 2 Events
Meetup in The East – Hosted by the SWFL Business Alliance Meetup in The East takes place every fourth Thursday...
Building Industry Alliance SWFL
Southwest Florida Professional Networking Event What’s It About:A monthly event providing Southwest Florida professionals the chance to network, socialize, and...
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LEAD: Ladies’ Empowerment, Action, & Development
Professional Women’s Networking Lunch What’s It About:A monthly event for Southwest Florida’s professional women to network, socialize, and connect over topics such as personal and professional development, philanthropy, education, and healthy living. Schedule: Speaker Opportunities: Cost & RSVP: Join us to empower your professional journey through meaningful connections and engaging...
SWFL Business Alliance – Singles Meetup
📅 Date: 4th Thursday of each Month⏰ Time: 6-8 PM📍 Location: Escondido Tequila & Mezcal Bar1617 Hendry St #102, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Looking to expand your professional network and meet like-minded singles in Southwest Florida? Join the SWFL Business Network for an exciting evening of great conversations, meaningful connections,...
SWFL Business Alliance – Under 40 Networking Event
Calling All Business Professionals Under 40! What’s It About:Join fellow professionals at our monthly Under 40 Event to grow your business, make meaningful connections, and have fun in a supportive environment. Location:SOcial HOuse (SOHO) – Downtown Fort Myers Schedule: Second Thursday of each month Why Attend:Your career’s success is built...
SWFL Business Network – Weekly Friday Breakfast Connection Meeting
What’s It About:A casual, come-and-go networking breakfast designed to spark new business connections in a welcoming and professional environment. Location:Cadeau Cafe10650 Metro Pkwy, Ste 101Fort Myers, FL 33966 Schedule:Arrival: Anytime between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AMFlexibility: Drop in when you can and leave when you need to What to Bring: Start your...
SWFL Business Network – Weekly Wednesday Lunch Connection Meeting
What’s It About:A relaxed networking lunch for industry professionals to connect, share ideas, and support one another. Location:OVERTIME Pizzeria and Sports Pub1708 Cape Coral Pkwy W #1, Cape Coral, FL 33914 Schedule: What to Bring: Join us to expand your network and build meaningful connections!
Alva’s Own Chris Moon: The Man Who Created Prince and Never Stopped
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Chris Moon doesn’t call himself a genius, but his story reads like one long creative explosion. He discovered Prince — yes, *that* Prince — and developed him as a major act and created the entire package that launched the artist’s career. But...
ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS AT A GLANCE JUNE-AUGUST 2025
June Gallery Gallery Exhibition: Invitational50 On Display: June 6-28 Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri: 9:00 a.m-7:00 p.m., Sat.: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Location: Alliance for the Arts Description: Invitational50 is an invitational exhibition of artists that have continually contributed to the Alliance as an organization. Featured Artists: Paul Adamick, Joanne Bedient, Juli...
July Programs at East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Knit and Stitch 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 23 A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged...
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On the Ground at Sebring: Racing, Innovation, and Human Spirit
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News On May 16, 2025, I visited Sebring International Raceway on the first day of an exciting weekend-long
June 25, 2025
Frustrated and 50: The Dating Dilemma in Southwest Florida
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News If you’re over 50 (even over 40), single, and living in Southwest Florida, you’re not alone—but you
June 25, 2025
Hung Up on Snags
Submitted by The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society When The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society began managing River Oaks
June 25, 2025
Readying Your Pets For Hurricane Season In Florida
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM | Owner of Just 4 Pets Veterinary Wellness Center Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 to November 30,
June 25, 2025
Preserving What’s Left: Real Options for Landowners
By: James Kennedy | East Lee County News In the May 2025 edition, I wrote about the importance of growing what matters here in East
June 25, 2025
COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2026 SEASON; TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR FIVE CLASSICAL PERFORMANCES
Internationally-acclaimed performers from around the world will headline the five concerts planned for 2026 by the Fort Myers Community Concert Association. Tickets are now on
June 4, 2025
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