Edison Mall – 2nd Annual Dream & Inspirations Event To Honor Dr. King
Edison Mall is kicking off the new year with our second annual Dreams & Inspirations event on Saturday, January 15, 2022 from noon – 4
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CANCELLED – Fountain Crest Retirement Community Annual Health Fair
The Annual Health Fair by Fountain Crest Retirement Community Event for Wednesday, January 26th has been CANCELLED. Thank you for your understanding!
East Lee County Chamber Annual Gala Set For March 19th – Plantation Golf And Country Club
By Mike Welch The first quarter of the New Year will see the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Gala with new additions to the program. THE
Santa Photo RSVP Change at Edison Mall
RSVP Change To Note Beginning Dec. 23 Santa has been delighted by our community’s warm welcome and we want to inform you of an RSVP
Annual Fundraiser for Pink Heals Hits Record Numbers
By Katie Heck Each year in October, several local fire departments raise funds for Pink Heals through the purchase of special Breast Cancer Awareness shirts,
SWFL Business Network Report From The Field
There have been a few FIRSTS for our very active group of networkers this Fall: Friday Night Alive happened in the Edison Mall, where 15
Support Operation Santa Providing Gifts For Local Children In The Foster care System
Katz Counseling and Educational Psychology is proud to announce the continuation of Holiday Hope Cases, a holiday drive to support children in the foster care
Montage Women’s Club
The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We meet on the fourth Thursday of
Handbag Happy Hour Returns; Handbags Sought For November 18 Event
Handbag Happy Hour is returning to Fort Myers Thursday November 18, with celebrity handbags and lots more to be auctioned to benefit Valerie’s House and
Family Initiative Raises Over $175,000 At Casino Night Fundraiser
On Saturday, October 22, 2021, Family Initiative welcomed over 200 community leaders to its Casino Night fundraiser at the Cape Coral Yacht Club. The event
Continental Women’s Club
Please join us on Thursday, November 4th at 11:30 am when our program will feature Jennifer Benton, CEO of Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. (ACT).
Camera Club Resumes Bi-Monthly Meetings
Photographers at all levels of ability are invited to the regular bi-monthly meetings of the Fort Myers Camera Club. Meetings are held the 1st and
Bottoms Up At Arts On Tap
Now in its 4th year, Arts On Tap is a fundraising event for the Alliance for the Arts. This year’s event spans two days and
Autumn Brings Many Events To Southwest Florida
I have several exciting bits of news to share with you. First, I’d like to update you on the results of the first Southwest Florida
Seminole Casino Hotel to Host Free Southern Fried Swamp Jam Festival Saturday, Jan. 8
IMMOKALEE, Fla. – Galeana Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram presents the Southern Fried Swamp Jam Festival at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, starting at 11
Continental Women’s Club
By: Liz Paul Please join us on Thursday, October 7th at 11:30 am when our program will feature Tamara Pigott, Executive Director of Lee County
Edison Mall Invites Guests To Eat, Drink And Be Scary!
Boo & Brew Offers Family-Friendly Fall Fun By: Angeli Chin Edison Mall will put the ‘boo’ in ‘booze’ during the upcoming fall celebration, Boo ‘n
Lehigh Acres/East Lee Prepares For The Season!
By: Mike Welch As the slight feeling that the weather is turning a little cooler with a slight drop in the humidity – the “Season”
Lehigh Community Services Announce Thanksgiving Registration Dates
By: Carolyn Peplow Thanksgiving Baskets will be distributed the week before Thanksgiving to families in Lehigh Acres, preregistration is required. Registration for 2021 – 2
Local Realtor® Attends Florida’s Largest Real Estate Event Of The Year
By: Nancy Williamson Nancy Williamson, Realtor®, Realty World C Bagans First located in Lehigh Acres, attended this year’s annual Florida Realtors® Convention & Trade Expo
SWFL Business Alliance Hosted Successful Inaugural Luncheon
By: Butch Swank The SWFL Business Alliance is happy to announce that our inaugural luncheon was a resounding success! The original intent of the get-together
SWFL October Harvest and Halloween Events
By: Amanda Mitrani The month of October is full of Harvest and Halloween Events around Southwest Florida. From pumpkin patches to pub crawls, we’ve got
Veterans Day Giveaway
By: Chelsey Katz Here at Blind Date Fishing Charters, we love our Veterans! We are a locally owned and operated charter company departing from Fort
FALL EVENTS: Networking, Job Fair, Trade Show…OH MY!
By: Katrina Salokar We recently met with Angeli Chin, Marketing Director with the Edison Mall, located at 4125 Cleveland Avenue. This year has been an
LAFCRD Supports Clips For Cancer Event; Competes For Top Fundraiser
By: Katie Heck The battle is on! On September 10, firefighters from across Southwest Florida will have their heads shaved by Golisano Children’s Hospital patients
A New Type of Comic Con Comes to Fort Myers
By: Amanda Mitrani Southwest Florida has become a new home base for Comic Cons and conventions in general. With conventions like SW Florida Con, Space
Hit Singer-Songwriters Jimmie Allen and Michael Ray Headline Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Download the free festival app for tickets LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Island Hopper Songwriter Fest kicks off its seventh year with an impressive lineup of talented singer-songwriters
SWFL SteamCon: A Steampunk & Fantasy Convention
This indoor event based in Fort Myers, FL features authors, craft makers, artists & steampunk-themed activities like Tea Duelling, Parasol Duelling, The Splendid Teapot Race,
Pace Center for Girls brings back Love That Dress! shopping event Aug. 19-21
FORT MYERS, Fla., (June 30, 2021) – Pace Center for Girls, Lee County is bringing back its popular fundraising event, Love That Dress! with a
Dress for Success SW Florida announces signature fundraiser ‘A REcycled Night Through the Decades’
FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 28, 2021) – Dress for Success SW Florida announces its signature fundraiser, A REcycled Night Through the Decades, on Friday, Aug.
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