Scott Fischer Charities presents $30,000 to the Paul Sands Memorial REIS Scholarship fund at FGCU

Scott Fischer Charities recently presented the Paul Sands Memorial Real Estate Investment Society Scholarship Fund at Florida Gulf Coast University with a check for $30,000 to encourage and support students interested in commercial real estate and related professions.

The funds were raised at the 25th Annual Paul Sands Memorial Slaw Dog Invitational golf tournament organized each year by Scott Fischer and Lisa Sands who have carried on the tournament in memory of Paul and his impact on the community. Lisa Sands presented the check to Realtor Bev Larson at the REIS luncheon in March 2022.

Fischer is a founding member of the board of directors for Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida and Sands was passionate about the Real Estate Investment Society Scholarship Fund at Florida Gulf Coast University, playing a key part in its growth. These two organizations have become the annual fundraising recipients of the invitational. This year, Valerie’s House also benefited from the proceeds.

The 25th Annual Paul Sands Memorial Slaw Dog Invitational was held on Dec. 15 at the Cypress Lake Golf Club.

REIS to meet June 14

Development patterns and trends in Southwest Florida will be explained by Dave Farmer, PE, AICP, CGC, at the Real Estate Investment Society’s June 14 luncheon meeting.

Farmer will quantify development since 2019 for Lee and Collier separately, then look to the future and gauge what will be needed or developed by 2040. He will present maps to show where the development has occurred and useable vacant land to show where future development is likely. Following the presentations, Mr. Farmer will respond to questions of specific interest to the real estate and development industry.

Farmer is a principal in Metro Forecasting Models LLC, analyzing real estate investments and development projects. He is a seasoned real estate investor and developer, professional engineer, certified professional planner, licensed general contractor, and real estate broker.

The meeting is sponsored by Sallee Promotions, and will begin promptly at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14, in the Osprey Room at Pelican Preserve’s Clubhouse, on Treeline Avenue at Colonial Boulevard, one mile east of I-75 exit 136 in Fort Myers.

Admission is $30 for members and $45 for guests, which includes lunch. Reservations are required by June 9 and may be made at the REIS web site: www.reis-swfl.org.

NAWIC to meet June 13

National Association of Women in Construction, Chapter 297, will meet Monday, June 13, at 5:30 p.m., at Mission BBQ, 12984 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

Those wishing to attend need to register by Friday, June 10, at www.nawic297.com. Payment by cash, check or charge will be collected at the door. No shows will be billed.

Men are welcome to attend.

Stevens Construction completes Frantz EyeCare

Stevens Construction has completed the 60,000-square-foot, two-story Frantz EyeCare and Frantz Cosmetic Center located at 9617 Gulf Research Lane, in Fort Myers, announced Dan Adams, vice president/principal, Stevens Construction Inc.

Designed to promote staff efficiency and overall patient experience, Frantz EyeCare offers 44 exam lanes, diagnostic center, retail, LASIK suite and a cosmetic treatment center. The second floor houses Frantz EyeCare’s corporate offices, employee training, a conference room and space available for lease.

Frantz EyeCare will also provide the future home to Suncoast Surgery Center, an AHCA-licensed surgery center with four operating rooms and four laser suites slated to open in June.

The Stevens Construction team worked in preconstruction for 10 months prior to construction starting, providing due diligence on the project site, budgeting, constructability reviews and cost-savings suggestions to ensure Frantz EyeCare’s budget, schedule and quality goals were achieved.

With offices in Fort Myers, Tampa, Sarasota 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 and hospitality facilities. For information, visit www.stevensbuilds.com or call 239-936-9006.