Harbour House to debut model at Open House Event

FORT MYERS BEACH, FL (September 25, 2009) –  The developers of Fort Myers Beach’s newest resort condominium are undergoing the final stages of construction on the much anticipated Harbour House at the Inn.

Harbour House at the Inn is a mixed-use 34-unit boutique hotel located on Old San Carlos Blvd. in the downtown district of Fort Myers Beach adjacent to the Matanzas Inn Resort and within walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shopping. The resort broke ground in the spring of 2008 and is scheduled to open this winter.

On Thursday, October 15, 2009, the public is invited to a model preview and open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 450 Old San Carlos Boulevard.

World’s rarest and most expensive coffee to be served at Bennett’s

Fort Myers, FL (September 8, 2009) – Since opening in early 2008, Bennett’s Fresh Roast has prided itself on being the only Fort Myers’ shop to serve fresh roasted coffee from the finest beans resulting in the most flavorful and freshest cup of coffee around.

In honor of National Coffee Day in September, the downtown Fort Myers’ coffee shop is going to take their passion for coffee a step further by serving not only the world’s rarest and most expensive coffee, but also the world’s strangest.

Veranda Chef’s weight loss inspires reduced fat menu additions

FORT MYERS, FL (August 14, 2009) – As Executive Chef of Downtown Fort Myers’ dining institution, William Murray loves to cook and loves to eat.

For the past six years, Murray has served up The Veranda’s southern cuisine staples including Southern Grit Cakes, Blue Crab Cakes, Fried Green Tomato Salad, Bourbon Street Filet, Chicken Orleans and Warm Southern Pecan Praline Tart and Triple Layer Chocolate Paté.

But being around food 24/7, Murray’s weight topped off at 300 pounds.

CCMI, Promotional Incentives & m.creative win State PR Awards

FORT MYERS, FL (August 13, 2009) – Community Cooperative Ministries Inc. (CCMI), Promotional Incentives, Inc. and m.creative each won awards at the Florida Public Relations (FPRA) 52nd Golden Image Awards ceremony held August 11, 2009 for the NoFood4You campaign.

Free Pizza daily at Cape Coral United Way House

June 16, 2009 (FORT MYERS, FL) –For many, this summer will bring the added challenge of feeding children who normally receive a free or reduced meal through the public school system.

Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc. (CCMI) wants to remind residents that they can feed their children for free each day courtesy of Little Caesars Pizza in Cape Coral.

CCMI receives $1,700 grant from Junior League

June 11, 2009 (FORT MYERS, FL) The Junior League of Fort Myers has awarded Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc (CCMI) a $1,700 grant for a nutrition-based education program for their Montessori Preschool.

“Sex and the City” inspired closet wins Best Closet Organizational System & Design

Advanced Closet & Storage wins Pinnacle Award 

June 5, 2009 (FORT MYERS, FL) –You don’t have to be a female and live in New York City to relate to Carrie Bradshaw’s passion for the perfect closet.

 

“Just get me a really big closet,” Sarah Jessica Parker’s character tells Mr. Big, when he asks if he should get her an engagement ring.

Harbour House interiors evoke eclectic cottage look

Fort Myers Beach’s newest resort condominium to open late fall.

FORT MYERS BEACH, FL (June 2, 2009) –  Christy Speirn-Smith doesn’t follow the pack. Her resume displays titles including nurse, teacher, developer, political staffer (she worked on Porter Goss’ first campaign) and even President of the Junior League, but at heart she will always be an artist.

So it’s no wonder that when she took on selecting interior furnishings for Fort Myers Beach’s newest resort condominium, she shied away from the typical beach look.

READING DAYS BACK AT BENNETT’S

Everyday during summer, kids can get a free donut for reading a book

Fort Myers, FL (May 26, 2009) – “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”

- Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, Dr. Seuss

 

Perhaps, Dr. Seuss was referring to a visit to Bennett’s Fresh Roast in downtown Fort Myers.

 It doesn’t take a lot of brains to figure out that getting a homemade fresh-cut donut in exchange for reading a book this summer is a good deal. Due to the program’s popularity last year, the management at Bennett’s Fresh Roast are once again encouraging children to read while out of school this summer.

Bennett’s to host 4th of July Picnic

 

Fort Myers, FL (May 21, 2009) – Bennett’s Fresh Roast in downtown Fort Myers will be going All-American this 4^th of July with a star-spangled picnic. 

“Even though it’s been a rough year for most, we still have a lot to celebrate living in such a great country,” said Bob Grissinger, owner of Bennett’s and former radio personality C. David Bennett. “While this is something we don’t normally do, we wanted to make an exception on our country’s birthday so we could ce­­lebrate alongside our friends and neighbors.”