Business Briefs | Feb. 7
RPCRA Cape Coral office to permanently close Feb. 28
Effective Friday, Feb. 28, Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s Cape Coral office will close permanently, and staff will relocate to the temporary office in the Sunrise Office Center at 12381 S. Cleveland Ave., Suites 500 and 502, Fort Myers.
The Sunrise Office Center will serve as an interim office space during the construction of the association’s new headquarters at 5265 Summerlin Commons Blvd., in Fort Myers.
In March 2022, RPCRA Board of Directors recognized a need to improve the association’s overall space, facilities and growth to serve the expanding demographic location of its membership. For nearly three years, the association researched the most effective way to accommodate membership growth, industry advancements and technology. In doing so, the association listed the Cape Coral and Fort Myers office locations for sale last May. The Sunrise Office Center has been serving as the interim space since August when the Fort Myers’ Winkler Office and Education Center were sold.
The groundbreaking for the new Summerlin building took place in December, and the association anticipates opening the doors to the new building in the spring of 2026. For more about the company, visit rpcra.org.
Macaroni KID to host second annual Mid-Cape Loves SWFL at Mercola Market
Looking for a fun-filled day the whole family can enjoy? Macaroni KID is hosting its annual Mid-Cape Loves SWFL event Saturday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Mercola Market Cape Coral, located at 125 S.W. 3rd Place.
This free event offers a variety of activities, including bounce houses, yard games, live music and delicious food from local food trucks. The event will also feature local vendors showcasing unique products and services, making it the perfect opportunity to support small businesses and connect with the community.
Macaroni KID is the nation’s largest single publishing platform that provides local activity guides and news for parents and families while also hosting local events and parties to enrich communities and the families within them. Interested vendors may register by emailing mackidcapecoral@macaronikid.com.
Featured from 2 to 4 p.m. will be Roast the Competition, a free-to-enter Super Smash Bros. charity tournament benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
The Mercola Market of Cape Coral is a natural health retail store located in the center of the city at 125 S.W. 3rd Place. It exclusively offers Dr. Mercola supplements and other premium products for your health, home, pantry, and pet For more information, visit mercolamarketcc.com.
Greater Fort Myers Chamber ‘Talking Baseball’ luncheon Feb. 18
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., will focus on all things baseball ahead of Southwest Florida’s spring training season.
The Chamber’s “Talking Baseball” program will feature a panel of senior management representatives from the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins, focusing on 2025 spring training and industry insights. Jeff Mielke, executive director of Lee County Sports Development, will emcee the luncheon. Attendees will leave with information that they can take back to their businesses to capitalize on spring training crowds.
The luncheon will take place at Hammond Stadium, at 14100 Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Fort Myers. Admission is $35 for Chamber members and $45 for future members and includes lunch. Attendees must register by Feb. 14; walk-ins will not be accepted.
To learn more or to register, visit FortMyers.org or call 239-332-2930.