{"id":11310,"date":"2014-09-02T15:36:28","date_gmt":"2014-09-02T19:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/?p=11310"},"modified":"2014-09-02T15:36:28","modified_gmt":"2014-09-02T19:36:28","slug":"the-veranda-announces-august-gift-card-drawing-winner-shared-story-garners-100-gift-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/2014\/09\/02\/the-veranda-announces-august-gift-card-drawing-winner-shared-story-garners-100-gift-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"The Veranda announces August gift card drawing winner; Shared story garners $100 gift certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"

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FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 2, 2014) \u2013 Thirty-six years adds up to a lot of stories and memories. Engagements, weddings, first dates, business negotiations, political fundraisers, anniversaries and much more have all occurred at downtown Fort Myers\u2019 restaurant institution, the Veranda<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From May 1 until Oct. 31, 2014, anyone who shares a story on the Veranda\u2019s Facebook or Twitter page will be eligible to win a monthly drawing for a $100 gift card.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone has a Veranda story,\u201d said Craig Peden, who owns and operates the Veranda with his father Paul. \u201cThe Veranda has a special place in so many lives and we want our guests to share their stories with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

August\u2019s drawing winner is Michael and Kelly Parker who posted about their experience from August 2004.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe crew of the Veranda opened up the Monday after Charley so that we could have our wedding dinner,\u201d Michael wrote. \u201cIt was originally scheduled for August 14th<\/sup>. We still got married the morning after Charley, however since pretty much all of Cape Coral and Ft Myers were without power, our wedding dinner at the Veranda had to be delayed. Denny got us all set up as soon as the restaurant had power back on and opened just for our wedding party. Our entire family will always remember just how amazing everyone there made it so special for us and will always hold a very special place in our hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n

Veranda patrons may participate in the ongoing drawings by sharing a story on the restaurant\u2019s Facebook page at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-Veranda\/83202578325<\/a> or its Twitter page at https:\/\/twitter.com\/verandafm<\/a>.<\/p>\n

According to Peden, patrons may share as many stories as often as they\u2019d like on their social media pages and do not have to live in Southwest Florida.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud to be celebrating 36 years of operation,\u201d he said. \u201cWe could not have survived more than three decades without continually providing an exceptional dining experience in an idyllic setting.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Veranda is housed in two, turn-of-the-century Victorian homes in the heart of downtown Fort Myers. The restaurant features Southern regional cuisine with a full bar, extensive wine list and first-class service in a romantic setting. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; a mid-day menu is served Monday through Friday from 2 to 4 p.m., and dinner is served Monday through Saturday from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Private dining is also available from 10 to 400 guests. Live entertainment is featured in the Veranda\u2019s piano lounge Wednesday through Saturday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30. Valet or street parking is available.<\/p>\n

For reservations and more information, call 239-332-2065 or visit www.verandarestaurant.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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