Business Briefs
Local association hosts seminars for PACE Center for Girls
The National Association of Women in Construction, Southwest Florida Chapter 297, recently hosted a series of mini-seminars for the PACE Center for Girls to introduce the girls to possible non-traditional careers in construction.
As part of Women in Construction Week, which ran March 1-7, chapter members offered mentoring presentations and demonstrated construction skills practiced on job sites.
The PACE Center for Girls is a non-residential delinquency prevention program that targets the unique needs of girls 12-18. In its two years in Fort Myers, the center has helped 152 girls.
The Southwest Florida Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction has promoted construction trades for women through community outreach programs since 1986.
Wal-Mart donates $1,000 to MDA
Wal-Mart store 5451, through its community grant program, has donated $1,000 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association to assist children in the community.
The program will assist the MDA in sending children to a one-week, summer camp program from July 26-31 at Brandon’s Rotary Camp of Florida.
MDA’s camping program has grown from a pilot project in 1955 serving 16 campers to about 90 camp sessions serving thousands of campers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
The camp is designed to provide activities geared to the special abilities of the campers who have mobility needs as a result of neuromuscular disease and whose behavior patterns fit into a group setting. Activities include fishing, swimming, wheelchair soccer, arts and crafts, archery, golf, bon fires, a dance and other events.
The camping experience is designed to enhance a camper’s self-image and encourage the development of independent leisure time activities following the camp program.
Salon to hold benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Lee
Hollywood Secrets Salon, 601 Del Prado Blvd., Suite 7, will hold a benefit from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday for Habitat for Humanity of Lee County.
The salon will offer a cut and style for reduced rates at $15 for adults and $8 for children. Walk-ins are welcome.
For an appointment or information, call 573-6080.
Sheeley Architects Inc. completes work
Sheeley Architects Inc. has completed architectural design services for the Grace Professional Office Building.
It is a remodel/addition to the former Barnett/Bank of America Building on U.S. 41 in Fort Myers, now serving as the home for John Kagan, Michael Jugan & Associates, orthopedic and reconstructive surgeons.
The 17,000-square-foot building has undergone a facelift and has been complemented by a new streetscape. It received a 2,745-square-foot addition that houses the latest state of MRI and digital X-ray equipment.
The facility also includes a physical therapy center, exam rooms and business offices.
Fewer permits issued in March for unincorporated Lee
Builders in unincorporated Lee County pulled 20 permits for single-family houses in March, collectively valued at more than $5.6 million. That compares to 25 permits issued for the previous month and 42 issued in March 2008.
Also in March, permits were issued for 16 multi-family units, compared to eight the previous month and 24 in March 2008.
Commercial permitting was valued at more than $1.1 million for four permits in March, compared to $10.3 million the previous month and more than $6.4 million in March 2008.
Lee County Community Development oversees planning, zoning, development and building services, environmental review, building inspection and code enforcement for the unincorporated areas of Lee County.
To learn about the department and its services, visit: www.lee-county.com/dcd.
Pool promoted at John Marazzi Nissan
James Pool, formerly the used car sales manager at Fort Myers Toyota, has been promoted from sales manager to general sales manager at John Marazzi Nissan.
In his new role, Pool oversees all day-to-day sales and service operations, setting high standards of professionalism, fair dealing and customer service that have earned him a following of satisfied clients.
Cena opens in Cape
Cena, which means “supper” in Italian, has opened at 3100 Del Prado Blvd. According to owner Kevin Caraotta, its mantra is “great food and great service in a clean, comfortable environment.”
The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. It offers Italian specialties and more.
For information, call 471-0880.