Veranda hosts Southwest Florida Community Foundation to celebrate Philanthropy Month
Event kicks off seasonal opening of restaurant’s courtyard FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2016) – To kick off Philanthropy Month, the Veranda restaurant in downtown Fort Myers recently hosted the Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s board of trustees and guests. More than 100 guests gathered on the Veranda’s patio courtyard for drinks, appetizers and an […]
Veranda adds new private dining space
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2016) – Just in time for the holiday season, the Veranda restaurant in downtown Fort Myers has expanded its private dining options. The restaurant recently renovated its small dining room located upstairs over the lounge to include leather club chairs, rich finishes and expanded seating for 22.
FMPD announces sponsors for Ninth Annual Cops & Joggers 5K
Sponsorship opportunities and early registration still available FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2016) – A number of local businesses and organizations have signed on to sponsor this year’s Cops & Joggers 5K and Family Fun Night to be held on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Centennial Park, located at 2000 West […]
Bennett’s unveils new breakfast offerings
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2016) – Bennett’s Fresh Roast is adding two new tasty offerings to its menu. Beginning Friday, Sept. 2, Bennett’s will offer its new Apple Fritter and a daily selection of Bennett’s Overnight Oats. The new Apple Fritter is a fluffy pastry that includes apples and other special homemade ingredients resulting […]
White Orchid Spa unveils Himalayan Salt Room
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 13, 2016) – The White Orchid Spa in downtown Fort Myers has opened its new Himalayan Salt Room. The new 260-square-foot room includes five zero gravity chairs and is one of only two in Southwest Florida. There are just 200 salt rooms or beds in the U.S. Salt therapy, also known […]
Bennett’s to offer $1 coffee and donuts on Tax Day
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 7, 2016) – In honor of the dreaded Tax Day deadline on Monday, April 18, Bennett’s Fresh Roast is offering its 12-ounce cup of Bennett’s brewed coffee and a glazed or cinnamon sugar donut for just $1 dollar each. “We want to treat our customers who labor away to pay […]
Fischler Property Co. facilitates closing in the historic Earnhardt Building
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 23, 2016) – Fischler Property Company recently negotiated the sale of three commercial condominium units in the storied Earnhardt Building in downtown Fort Myers. The combined square footage of the three units is 5,340, and all are fully occupied. According to the firm’s founder Phil Fischler, the $303-per-square-foot sales price is […]
Ninth annual Cops & Joggers 5K and Family Fun Night scheduled for Oct. 8; Sponsorship opportunities now available from $250
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 2, 2016) – The Fort Myers Police Department announces its Ninth annual Cops & Joggers 5K and Family Fun Night to be held on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Centennial Park, located at 2000 West First Street in downtown Fort Myers. Benefiting fallen first responders, […]
Veranda welcomes Daniel Frier as executive chef; Seasoned chef hails from one of the nation’s leading Capital Grille locations
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 29, 2016) –Daniel Frier has joined the Veranda restaurant as its new executive chef. Frier brings more than two decades of culinary experience to the iconic downtown Fort Myers restaurant. He most recently served as executive chef partner for Capital Grille in Charlotte, N.C., which was named Darden Restaurant’s Diamond Club as […]
Pearl Brands’ growth leads to larger office space in downtown Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2015) – Thanks to successfully securing state and national accounts, Pearl Brands is expanding its agency and has moved into larger office space in downtown Fort Myers. Previously located at 1635 Hendry Street, the full-service creative advertising and digital agency has moved into a larger space, located at 2233 Second Street in […]