Nearly 200 guests toured the extravagant and whimsical holiday decorations at the Naples home of Theo and Madeleine Dahl, son and daughter-in-law of the late Roald Dahl, author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and other favorite children’s stories. The event on Dec. 6 raised $30,000 for the expansion of rehabilitative care services and programs.
Following another year of business growth and opportunities in Lee County, the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office will host the 2025 Annual Meeting on Feb. 6. Titled ‘The Innovation Economy: Connecting Ideas and Opportunity,’ the 2025 Annual Meeting will feature a State of the Economy presentation recapping the tremendous growth.
Dr. Nadine “Deanie” Singh, founder and CEO of Premier Mobile Health Services, has been named The Community Foundation’s 2024 Nonprofit Executive of the Year through its annual ENPY Awards program. The Foundation’s Excellence in Nonprofit Performance Yearly (ENPY) Awards recognize the accomplishments of Southwest Florida nonprofit organizations, as well as their leaders, advocates, supporters and.
Dr. Joseph Torregrasso, Principal of the Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy (DJB), invites the local community, businesses, media, and industry leaders to a complimentary lunch and informational program. This event, titled “Tapestry of Dreams: Changing the Lives of Students and Families in Lee County,” will take place on November 19th, 2024, from 12:30 PM to.
Southwest Florida’s premier culinary event, Sizzle Dining, broke multiple records this year, including a remarkable 62,529 meals sold at participating restaurants in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. The highly anticipated annual dining event, which offers accessible multi-course meal options, set new benchmarks for success. A $62,529 donation from the 114 participating restaurants will be given.
Clips for Cancer and other local events raised $270,000 during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September to support Barbara’s Friends – the Golisano Children’s Hospital cancer fund. “The impact of what this means for our kids with cancer is overwhelming. The support of everyone who was involved from the sponsors, to community leaders and first.
Registration and sponsorships are available for the Lee Health Cancer Institute Fashion Show and Luncheon to be held March 11, 2025 at Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club in Fort Myers. “This wonderful event has many elements to make it empowering for cancer patients, survivors and our community,” said Tammy Zinn, Lee Health’s director of.
Community Cooperative’s popular annual fall fundraiser, Becoming Cosmopolitan: Mad About Hunger, has been rescheduled due to Hurricane Milton to Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers. “As always, Community Cooperative is on the ground as soon as possible after storms impacting our community with hot meals,.
Tickets are still available for Community Cooperative’s popular annual fall fundraiser, Becoming Cosmopolitan: Mad About Hunger, on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers. Over 300 guests will venture down the rabbit hole for an absolutely maddening evening featuring a mad tea party and treats, cocktails.
ECHO, a leading non-profit advocate for sustainable agriculture and food security across the globe, is set to host a day of gardening events at its North America Impact Center on 17391 Durrance Road in North Fort Myers on Saturday, Oct. 12. Get into Gardening will take place from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. and will feature.