Business Briefs
Sunken Treasures open in Cape
Tucked in the southwest side of Cape Coral is a hidden gem called Sunken Treasures where shoppers can find inspirational gift items that help to empower individuals in their daily lives. The store is open six days a week, with delivery service for your convenience, and you can stop in to meet the Poormon family which has relocated from upstate New York.
The store’s treasures include hand-picked favorites for coastal children and beach babies, sea life home decor, handmade scents, candles and soaps, homemade chocolates, fresh flowers and special occasion cards, coastal accessories and jewelry and outdoor paradise living. And for the spiritual soul, the store offers a selection of mind, body and spirit products as well as workshops and classes for those trying to improve their daily lifestyles.
Sunken Treasures is at 2384 Surfside Blvd., Unit 105, in Cape Coral. For more information, call 239-770-2427. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; and closed Sunday.
Grayson Rogers band
to perform at Six Bends
On Sunday, Jan. 25, local favorite, Grayson Rogers will take the stage from 1-4 p.m., at Six Bends in Fort Myers. This special performance is part of the site’s recurring live music series, “Sundays at the Pit.”
Voted as Spot Magazines’ 2013 Band of the Year, Grayson Rogers has grown into one of Florida’s premier up-and-coming bands. Their performances bring a blend of dynamic original music, along with some of today’s chart-topping country music.
The event is free and open to the public. Food and beverage will be available for sale on site during the event. Other recurring events onsite include the weekly Sunset Car Cruise-In happening every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. To find out who is performing each week, visit the Six Bends event calendar at sixbendshd.com/events/.
Six Bends is located off exit 131 at the corner of I-75 and Daniels Parkway at 9501 Thunder Road, Fort Myers.
For information on upcoming events or rental space available at Six Bends, call 239-275-4647.
Lee County VCB, Greater
Fort Myers Chamber extends
deadline for Chrysalis Awards
There is still time to nominate a business or an individual for a prestigious Chrysalis Award.
The deadline for nominations for the sixth annual Chrysalis Awards to honor those who have positively impacted the local community has been extended until today, Jan. 23.
Award nominations are open to any member of the local business community. Award recipients will be announced at the Celebration of Business & Tourism Awards Luncheon and Trade Show April 16 at Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers.
The event, co-produced by the VCB and the chamber and held to commemorate National Travel and Tourism Week, celebrates the value of tourism and the community teamwork critical for sustaining tourism as a major economic engine for the county.
To submit nominations, visit www.leevcb.com
Ruebeling named president of
Florida Pest Management Association
Keith Ruebeling, owner of Fort Myers pest control company, Larue Pest Management, has been appointed to serve as the 68th president of the Florida Pest Manage-ment Association. Ruebeling’s term follows that of 2014 President Billy Riley and was set to officially begin when he was formally sworn in Jan. 22 during the Pest and Lawn Care Expo in Orlando. A second-generation pest control operator, he joined the family business in 1992 and holds a Florida certified operators license in the categories of pest control, termite control, lawn care and fumigation.
Founded in 1945, the Florida Pest Management Association is a non-profit, statewide trade association, based in Orlando, with 1,000 members. It promotes business ethics standards and communicates how the pest control industry is dedicated to protecting health, food, property, and the environment.
For more information on the company and owner Ruebeling’s appointment as FPMA president, go to www.laruepest.com/.
Founded in 1978, Larue Pest Management, Inc. is a Fort Myers pest control company serving Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Sanibel, Cape Coral and all of Lee, Collier, Hendry and Charlotte counties.
SalusCare to present
‘Youth Mental Health First Aid’
Do you know the danger signs of mental illness or substance abuse? If your child suddenly experiences depression or withdrawal from enjoyable activities, would you know what to do?
Now there’s a nationally recognized day-long program to help parents, friends and neighbors identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse before a crisis occurs.
Called “Youth Mental Health First Aid,” the program is offered by SalusCare Inc., the largest, most comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment program in Southwest Florida.
Approximately 10 percent of children in the United States will suffer from a mental illness this year, making mental disorders more common than heart disease and cancer combined as the leading causes of death, according to SalusCare.
The eight-hour class will be offered Wednesday, Feb. 18, at SalusCare’s Evans Avenue Campus at 3763 Evans Ave., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The class costs $25, including all training materials.
Registration is available at www.saluscareflorida.org by printing and completing the form and mailing to SalusCare, Attn: MH First Aid, 3763 Evans Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901.
For more information, call 239-275-3222 or visit www.SalusCareFlorida.org.
English appointed
to advisory committee
Pavese Law Firm partner Katherine English has been selected to serve a one-year term on the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Issue Advisory Committee on Environmental Regulations. The AFBF works to enhance and strengthen the lives of rural Americans and to build strong, prosperous agricultural communities through legislative action.
As a member of the Issue Advisory Committee on Environmental Regulations, English will work with American Farm Bureau staff and members and her fellow committee members to make recommendations on issues of air quality, water quality and endangered species, and she will provide issue recommendations to the AFBF board of directors as needed.
English joined Pavese Law Firm in 1994 and became a partner in 2000. She has extensive agricultural experience. Pavese Law Firm is a full-service law firm with offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral and West Palm Beach. The firm provides a broad range of legal services for individuals, families, small businesses and large corporations. For additional information, please visit www.paveselaw.com.
December traffic
count at RSW released
During December, 765,288 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport, an increase of 4 percent compared to December 2013. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 4.4 percent from the same period last year.
“Following 13 consecutive months of increased passenger traffic, December 2014 was the best December in Southwest Florida International Airport’s 31-year history and our performance for the year was the best since 2007,” said Robert M. Ball, A.A.E., executive director of the Lee County Port Authority.
The traffic leader in December was Delta with 165,177 passengers traveling to and from Fort Myers. Rounding out the top five airlines were Southwest (136,729), JetBlue (87,373), Spirit (78,692) and US Airways (74,980).
Southwest Florida International Airport had 7,611 aircraft movements (takeoffs and landings), a decrease of 2.2 percent compared to December 2013. Page Field saw 8,255 movements, a 17.7 percent increase from December 2013. In addition, more than 3.8 million pounds of air freight moved through Southwest Florida Inter-national Airport in December 2014, an increase of 8.7 percent compared to December 2013.
Southwest Florida International Airport served more than 7.9 million passengers in 2014 and is one of the top 50 U.S. airports for passenger traffic. For more information, log onto www.flylcpa.com or Like Us on Facebook at www.face-book.com/flyRSW.
Antique and Classic Boat Show
at The Marina at Edison Ford
The Marina at Edison Ford is hosting its inaugural Antique and Classic Boat Show Saturday, Jan. 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 50 boats will be on display, including classic wooden and fiberglass boats.
The free event, endorsed by the Antique and Classic Boat Society, will showcase the true craftsmanship of classic boats and allow visitors to see the boats up close and talk to the owners.
The Marina at Edison Ford will have antique and classic boats on display in the parking lot with the Edison and Ford Winter Estates hosting trailered vessels right on the Coconut Grove Lawn.
The event will also feature live music both days.
The Marina at Edison Ford is at 2360 W. First St., in downtown Fort Myers (or Marker 54 by boat).
For more information, please visit MarinaEdison-Ford.com or call (239) 245-7320.
Porter named to Association
of Family Law Professionals board
Attorney and Mediator Keith Grossman, founder and managing partner of Grossman Law & Conflict Management, has announced that associate attorney Melody Porter has been named to the board of directors for the Association of Family Law Professionals (AFLP).
AFLP is an established Lee County-based organization whose membership includes judges, lawyers, mediators, mental health professionals, financial professionals and others. The AFLP mission is to promote cooperation in matters of family law, including dissolution of marriage, in order to achieve cost-effective resolutions and to maintain emotional stability and necessary family relationships.
Attorney Keith Grossman of Grossman Law & Conflict Management has over 20 years of experience in and out of the courtroom and focuses his practice on family law, conflict management, and workplace conflict. Grossman is a Family Mediator and Civil Mediator certified by the Florida Supreme Court, a Florida
Grossman Law & Conflict Management is at 7270 College Parkway, Suite 1, in Fort Myers. For more information about family law, employment law, and conflict management services, call (239) 210-7516 or 877-687-1392, email Keith@AttorneyGrossman.com or visit www.ResolvingConflictsNow.com; www.AttorneyGrossman.com; or KeithShares.com.
Stevens Construction Inc.
earns safety award
Stevens Construction was presented with a safety award for an outstanding safety record from 2009-2014, announced Mark Stevens, company president.
Stevens Construction was presented with the prestigious safety award by Frank Perry of Amerisure Insurance for the company’s exemplary safety record. For the past five years, Stevens Construction has sustained zero incidents in all lines of coverage such as general liability, automobile and worker’s compensation.
This is the second award Stevens Construction has earned for an outstanding safety record. The company has also earned a Safety Star Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors.
With offices in Tampa, Fort Myers and Orlando, Stevens Construction specializes in providing construction management, general contracting, and consulting services to clients and design professionals. Other services include site and design team selection, budgeting, project scheduling, permitting, cost and quality control, and warranty service. The company builds healthcare, commercial, public and hospitality facilities throughout Florida. For information, visit www.stevensconstructioninc.com or call 239-936-9006.