Victory Church To Host Free Community Easter Event
Submitted By: Ximena Villasis Victory Church to host a free community Easter event on church grounds on April 17 at 11 a.m. This event will
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Mixing & Dancing At Aki’s Dance Studio
By: Karen Debitetto Come join us for a late afternoon of mixing and dancing! Yes, we said dancing!… SWFL Business Network introduces Aki’s Dance Studio
East Lee County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Annual Gala and Awards Presentations – March 19th
By: Mike Welch At this writing, the local Chamber of Commerce is busy at work with preparations for its Annual Gala and with the honoring
Women’s Montage Club
By: Rita Artwohl The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We meet on the
Celebrating The Stars In Our Community! Chamber Gala March 19th
By: Mike Welch This year the Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating its 59th year and it will be celebrating those who serve our community
February Programs at Lakes Regional Library
Submitted By: Courtney Barr Next month’s roster of activities at Lakes Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the
Itech Center For Manufacturing Offers Tour And Discussion On Skilled Workforce In Today’s Economy
Local Tech College Offers Pipeline To Skilled Labor For Manufacturers Submitted By: Josh Milton It doesn’t seem today’s labor issues are going away anytime soon.
Congressman Byron Donalds and Mayor Kevin Anderson to attend Dreams and Inspirations at Edison Mall
Second Annual Dreams & Inspirations Event at Edison Mall WHAT: Edison Mall is kicking off the new year with our second annual Dreams & Inspirations event
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
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
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