Local News in Lee County

B&I Contractors, Inc.

NATURE OF BUSINESS: Commercial Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Subcontractor COMPANY PRESIDENT & CEO: Brian Kelly NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 5 YEARS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA: 66 YEARS IN BUSINESS: 66 What makes your business stand out from your competitors? B&I Contractors has built…

BIG ARTS

NATURE OF BUSINESS: Music, arts, culture and entertainment COMPANY PRESIDENT & CEO: Executive Chair – Bob Wiesemann Executive Director – Lee Ellen Harder NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 20 NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 1 YEARS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 47 YEARS IN BUSINESS: 47 What need in the community…

Fort Myers Culinary District

NATURE OF BUSINESS: The Culinary District is designed to bring downtown businesses together to enhance the downtown Fort Myers dining and shopping experience. DIRECT LEADERSHIP: Leadership is provided by the City of Fort Myers, River District Alliance (RDA), and downtown…

Meals on Wheels of SWFL & Community Cooperative

NATURE OF BUSINESS: A nonprofit organization providing meals, food assistance and supportive services to seniors, families and individuals experiencing food insecurity throughout Southwest Florida. COMPANY PRESIDENT & CEO: Stefanie Ink NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 1 YEARS IN BUSINESS: 43…

CROW’s wildlife first responder receives honorable mention E Award for outstanding service

The disco ball was spinning, the lights were dancing, and three of CROW’s own were in the spotlight at Lee County’s annual celebration of hospitality’s brightest stars. The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) honored three team members from the Clinic for the…

What to do, Where to go

TOP PICKS 9/4- Jimmy Buffett Day – Day one for the Island celebration at Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach all day. Celebrate Jimmy Buffett’s music and legacy while supporting My Autism Connection through specialty cocktails. 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach.…

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Model homes opening at Kingston in Estero

The first model homes are now under construction at Kingston, a conservation community that represents one of the most exciting master-planned developments in Southwest Florida. Envisioned by Cameratta Companies, Kingston is transforming farmlands east of Estero into a…

Summer specials and beverage menu rollouts highlight season

Specials and more at The Continental The Continental has introduced a new Summer Bar Menu with $12 bites and beverages daily from noon-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. through Oct. 12. The bar menu includes everything from Wagyu Hot Dog Cuban Sandwiches, Oysters Gratin and Deviled Eggs with…