Business Briefs
Crown Trophy of Cape Coral
to celebrate 10th anniversary
Crown Trophy of Cape Coral will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Nov. 7, at 4:30 p.m.
Opened just months before Hurricane Charley, Crown Trophy of Cape Coral has continued to grow by providing excellent service, exclusive products and economical pricing for trophies, medals, glass and acrylic awards, name badges, promotional items and much more. The bronze dedication plaque on the Iraq monument in Eco Park is another example of the work provided by Crown Trophy of Cape Coral.
Crown Trophy of Cape Coral is at 861 S.E. 47th Terrace. For more information, call 239-540-9905 or email sales@capecoraltrophy.com
‘South Cape Spooktacular
Trolley Run’ Oct. 25
The South Cape Hospitality and Entertainment Associations will present the “South Cape Spooktacular Trolley Run” Saturday, Oct. 25, from 7-11 p.m.
Participating locations will offer a $2.50 drink special to participants as they travel on a fleet of trolleys around the South Cape. There will also be a designated spot in Big John’s Plaza to get your photo taken and have it submitted into a costume contest awarding $500 in cash prizes!!
In addition to the drink specials and costume contest, many of the stops will have live music and/or other specials for you to enjoy.
Wristbands are $5 in advance, $10 the day of the event.
Participating locations are Backstreets Sports Bar, 915 S.E. 47th Terrace; Cruiser’s Lounge, 1517 S.E. 47th Terrace; Dixie Roadhouse, 1023 S.E. 47th Terrace; Monkey Bar & Steakhouse, 1428 Lafayette St.; Rack’em Billiards, 1011 S.E. 47th Terrace; Ralph’s Place of Cape Coral; 1305 Cape Coral Parkway; Rockade, 1023 S.E. 47th Terrace; The Dek, 4704 S.E. 15th Ave.; The Island Seafood Restaurant, 1339 Cape Coral Parkway, E.; Tiki Hut at Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar St.; and Tubby’s City Hangout , 4810 Vincennes St.
Attendees of this event must be at least 21 years old.
Pakmail relocates to Pine Island Crossing Shopping Center
Pakmail has leased 1,900 square feet of retail space at Pine Island Crossings Shopping Center, relocating from Merchants Crossing Shopping Center. The new Pakmail location at 1751 N.E. Pine Island Road, Suit 155, at the corner of Pondella Road, opened Sept. 20.
The business has been in operation in North Fort Myers since 1995. The new location provides the business with more space for unique crating, freighting service – domestic or international, as well as custom packing and shipping services. It ships everything: antiques, appliances, cars, cabinets, china, dishes, fine art, furniture, motorcycles and more.
A full service shipping agent for Fedex, UPS DHL and USPS, Pakmail has over 275 locations in the U.S. and 500 worldwide. It’s motto is “We ship anything, anywhere.”
Owned by Denise Clements, the Cape Coral Pakmail center is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For additional information, visit www.pakmailfortmyers.com or call 239-424-8239.
All Aboard Travel offering tickets
for ‘Cruisin’ with The Goldtones’
All Aboard Travel has announced details regarding the first-ever “Cruisin’ with The Goldtones” cruise and outlined the special perks its clients will receive, including exclusive performances by The Goldtones.
One of Southwest Florida’s most popular “Doo Wop” bands, The Goldtones are inviting hundreds of its fans on a musically-themed cruise which will depart Port Canaveral, Fla., aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Freedom of the Seas Feb. 22. Fort Myers-based All Aboard Travel is the exclusive travel agency for the theme cruise.
The 7-day Cruisin’ with The Goldtones Caribbean cruise will feature private parties with The Goldtones including a sock hop and a cocktail party where the band will perform; group dance lessons led by a ’50s and ’60s music expert; an ice cream social; and other musically-themed activities.
Tickets are available exclusively through All Aboard Travel at 800-741-1770 ext. 6413 or by emailing ssneddon@allaboardtravel.com.
TLC For Dogs opens in Cape
TLC For Dogs, a pet sitting, dog walking and home watching service, has opened at 4227 S.W. Santa Barbara Place in Cape Coral.
Owned by Lane Collyer, TLC For Dogs is licensed, bonded and insured. It offers daily, weekly and monthly rates to fit your budget, and serves the southeast and southwest areas of the Cape.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and closed Sunday.
For additional information, call 239-887-9224 or visit www.tlcfordogs.com.
Cummings joins Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., has announced that attorney Shaun Cummings has joined the firm as an associate in the tort and insurance litigation practice area.
Cummings served as a summer associate with Henderson Franklin in 2013, and worked as a teaching assistant for the Honorable David A. Demers in Florida’s 6th Judicial Circuit Court in trial advocacy. Cummings is a Florida native, graduating from Lake Weir High School in Ocala in 2000. He received his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Florida (B.A., 2010), and his law degree from Stetson University College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2014).
Cummings can be reached at 239-344-1195 or via email at shaun.cummings@henlaw.com.
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is one of the largest law firms between Tampa and Miami. A full-service firm, Henderson Franklin has over 55 attorneys practicing in the areas of business and tax planning, estate planning, family law, commercial and civil litigation, immigration law, workers’ compensation, employment law, real estate, and land use and environmental law. One of the state’s oldest firms, Henderson Franklin was founded in Fort Myers in 1924 and operates offices in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Naples and Sanibel. For more information, visit www.henlaw.com.
Dooley joins Ted
Todd Insurance Agency
Sean Dooley has joined the Ted Todd Insurance Agency as a business analyst. He graduated from Fort Myers High School’s International Baccalaureate program and earned a bachelor of arts from the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
Responsibilities include analysis of the agency’s marketing and sales data and processes to ensure that the firm is operating efficiently and applying its resources to best advantage for steady growth and profitability.
Dooley has been a senior special projects manager for Lutheran HealthCare in Brooklyn, N.Y., with responsibilities for recruiting and scheduling providers and staff, scheduling patients and maintaining patient records, and operations management.
Ted A. Todd formed Ted Todd Insurance Agency 28 years ago. It is now one of the largest Allstate agencies in the country, with seven locations and 50 insurance professionals located in Lee, Sarasota, Brevard and Palm Beach counties. Ted Todd Insurance Agency provides home, auto, marine, umbrella, and business insurance products to more than 30,000 customers in Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Estero, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Naples, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Sarasota, Del Ray, Viera, Indian Harbour Beach, Melbourne, Satellite Beach, Palm Bay, and Boca Raton.
For additional information, visit www.Ted-ToddInsurance.com or call 866-760-3999.
LCEC platinum sponsor for
FPRA Southwest Florida Chapter
LCEC has signed on as a platinum sponsor for the Southwest Florida Public Relations Association, and other area businesses now have the opportunity to do the same. Five levels of annual sponsorship are available, ranging from $250 to $1,500. The sponsorships support the chapter in offering its superb programs, opportunities, and networking events, and provide varying levels of marketing and public relations exposure for sponsors.
FPRA Southwest Florida sponsors are leaders in the community, and LCEC has gone above and beyond in its support, exceeding the previous Premium sponsorship and paving the way for the new Platinum Level. Pledging an annual contribution, the not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative hopes to inspire other organizations to step forward with their support.
For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Angeli Chin, 2014-2015 FPRA Sponsorship Chair, (239) 313-3995 or angeli.chin@me.com.
Boy to speak at Medical Group Management Association meeting
On Oct., 9, employment law attorney Suzanne Boy of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt was set to speak at the membership meeting of the Medical Group Management Association of Southwest Florida at the DoubleTree Hilton in Naples. Boy was to discuss “Top 10 Reasons Employees Sue Their Employers,” a presentation designed to help practice administrators, managers, and doctors avoid common employment law issues that can affect every practice.
Boy concentrates her practice in employment law, assisting clients with all aspects of employment-related litigation, claims, and client counseling. She also has an active appellate practice. Boy is the lead blogger and editor of the Southwest Florida Employment Law Blog, and frequently speaks to businesses and professional groups on employment matters.
Boy received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in 2002, and her law degree from Stetson University College of Law in 2006. She can be reached at suzanne.boy@henlaw.com or by phone at 239-344-1403.