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.
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 […]
Rib City BBQ to serve Red Sox fans at JetBlue Park; Barbecue chain founded in Fort Myers signs on for fifth year as an official vendor of JetBlue Park for 2016 Spring Training season
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2016) – Boston Red Sox fans will once again be able to enjoy award-winning barbecue at the team’s spring training home in Fort Myers, located at 11500 Fenway South Drive. According to company President Craig Peden, for the fifth consecutive year, Rib City has signed on as an […]
Taste of the Town VIP Tickets still available
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 23, 2015) – A limited number of VIP tickets for the 33rd Annual Taste of the Town on Nov. 1 are still available. Taste of the Town VIP tickets are on sale for $60 each or two for $100 and can be purchased by visiting www.jlfm.org. The 33rd Annual Taste of the Town, Southwest Florida’s original “taste” event and […]
Inaugural Best of Taste in the Park winners announced; $13,000 raised to benefit the Junior League of Fort Myers and the Red Sox Foundation
Fathoms Tropical Ahi Tuna FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2015) – More than 100 locals came out to the inaugural Best of Taste in the Park fundraiser to sample and vote for the best dishes to be showcased at the 33rd Annual Taste of the Town on Nov. 1. Best of Taste in the Park is a new fundraiser put on […]
Inaugural Best of Taste tickets almost sold out; Funds raised will benefit the Junior League of Fort Myers and the Red Sox Foundation
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2015) – Locals who want to help determine one of the top dishes for the annual Taste of the Town better act fast. Tickets for the inaugural Best of Taste in the Park fundraiser are almost sold out according to the organizers. The deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, Oct. 12. Best of Taste […]
Crowne Plaza to offer discounted accommodations for all Lee County law enforcement; Law enforcement to also receive discounts at Shoeless Joe’s
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2015) – In honor of the second annual Law & Order Ball, Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Bell Tower Shops will offer 50 percent off accommodations to all Lee County law enforcement officers on the night of the event, Saturday, Sept. 19.
Extension announced for restaurants to sign up for Junior League’s 33rd Annual Taste of the Town; Deadline extended to Oct. 1
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2015) – The Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. is extending the deadline for restaurants to sign up for its 33rd Annual Taste of the Town.
Locals invited to participate in this year’s Best of Taste fundraiser prior to Taste of the Town; Funds raised will benefit the Junior League of Fort Myers and the Red Sox Foundation
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 3, 2015) – The Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. and the Red Sox Foundation are teaming up for a new fundraiser prior to the 33rd Annual Taste of the Town.