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SUMMARY:Weekly Lunch Meeting: What's Happening on Fort Myers Beach?
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for our weekly meeting to find out more about Fort Myers Beach transformation\, as the town steadily transitions from hurricane recovery to long-term redevelopment. New hotels\, restaurants\, retail spaces\, and mixed-use projects are beginning to reshape the downtown area\, including a food truck park. The Town and County are partnering to invest in public improvements such as the new pier\, beach renourishment\, parks\, and infrastructure upgrades. Together\, these public and private investments are helping create a more resilient community while restoring Fort Myers Beach as one of Southwest Florida’s premier destinations for residents and visitors alike. \nOur Speaker: \nJacki Liszak is the President and CEO of the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce\, a position she has held since 2016. A longtime Fort Myers Beach resident and business owner\, she also owns Sea Gypsy Vacation Rentals and has become one of Southwest Florida’s most recognized advocates for tourism\, small businesses\, and community resilience. Throughout her tenure\, she has guided the Chamber and local businesses through significant challenges\, including red tide events\, the COVID-19 pandemic\, and Hurricane Ian\, while championing economic recovery\, environmental stewardship\, and responsible redevelopment. Liszak serves on numerous regional boards\, including the Chamber of Southwest Florida Advisory Board and the Board of Directors of Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. She is widely respected for her collaborative leadership and unwavering commitment to preserving the unique character of Fort Myers Beach while helping shape its future.
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LOCATION:Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre\, 1380 Colonial Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33907\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weekly Lunch Meeting: Hurricanes on the Islands from Setback to Success
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for our Weekly Meeting!  Captiva Island continues to make steady progress in its recovery from Hurricanes Ian\, Helene\, and Milton. While much of the island’s infrastructure\, beaches\, and utilities have been restored\, work continues on rebuilding homes\, businesses\, and several landmark resorts. Many shops\, restaurants\, and accommodations have reopened\, welcoming visitors back while maintaining the island’s distinctive charm and natural beauty. Ongoing beach restoration\, resiliency improvements\, and careful redevelopment are helping ensure Captiva remains one of Southwest Florida’s most treasured coastal destinations for years to come. \nOur Speaker: \nSandra Stilwell Youngquist is the CEO and owner of Stilwell Enterprises & Restaurant Group\, which operates seven restaurants\, inns\, and three shopping centers across Captiva Island\, Fort Myers\, and Boca Grande. A self-employed entrepreneur since age 17\, she has built a dynamic portfolio in hospitality and real estate.\nShe serves on the Board of Directors for Gulf Coast Business Bank\, Chapters Health System—the world’s largest nonprofit hospice provider—and The Horizon Foundation\, where she chairs the Edison Awards committee. Her civic involvement includes serving on the Captiva Community Panel\, Gulfshore Life Magazine’s Advisory Editorial Board\, and the Advisory Board for Florida Gulf Coast University’s Resort and Hospitality Management program.\nSandra co-chairs the Planning & Capacity Branch of Resilient Lee\, a regional task force formed after Hurricane Ian to develop resiliency strategies and secure $1.2 billion in federal HUD funding.\nA committed community leader\, she actively serves on the boards of organizations such as Hope Hospice\, Habitat for Humanity\, Harry Chapin Food Bank\, Junior Achievement of SWFL\, Pace Center for Girls\, Lee Health Foundation\, and SWFL Children’s Charities.\nShe is also the author of Resilient Spirit\, a book on entrepreneurship available through Amazon\, Barnes & Noble\, and Books-A-Million.
URL:https://rotaryfortmyers.org/event/weekly-lunch-meeting-hurricanes-on-the-islands-from-setback-to-success/
LOCATION:Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre\, 1380 Colonial Blvd.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33907\, United States
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