Kevin B. Anderson was sworn in as the 62nd Mayor of Fort Myers on November 16, 2020, after serving as Ward 4 councilperson for the previous two years. Mayor Anderson retired from Chico’s FAS, Inc. in June 2019 after 15 years. Prior to joining Chico’s, Anderson had a more than 24-year career with the Fort […]
Chris Hanson, CEO Child Care of Southwest Florida has been serving children, families, and child care professionals since 1967. Today, the nonprofit organization has over 130 employees serving 500+ children per year at ten different child care centers. In addition to providing the highest quality child care at these Gold Seal centers, Chris Hansen grew […]
Our own Fred Anderson will give us the inside scope on how the FBI operates with an historical look back at his time at the FBI Southwest Florida office.
Patricia Routte, Coordinator of the SWFL Crime Stoppers program will be our speaker. The program enables citizens to anonymously report individuals who are known or suspected of committing criminal acts in our community. Crime Stoppers cases are featured in the news, on television and radio announcements. Presently, over 1,000 Crime Stopper programs operate worldwide. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Program, […]
On Tuesday, June 30th our regular Club meeting will be moved from noon to 5:00 PM so we can celebrate our Changing of the Guard ceremony where President-Elect Joe Broughton is installed as President of our Club to preside for our next Rotary year. Here are some of the details: WHEN – Tuesday, June 30th […]
Join Us to hear from our new President, Joe Broughton, as he shares a look at the 2026-2027 Rotary year ahead!
Join Us to hear from Judge Amanda Levy-Reis. Judge Amanda Levy Reis was appointed as a circuit judge for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court by Governor Ron DeSantis. Her public service on the bench began on April 21, 2025 assigned to the Unified Family Court Division in Collier County. Her docket also includes probate cases. […]
Join Us for our weekly meeting to hear about Path2Freedom, a non-profit serving the needs of child trafficking survivors through their individual journeys from Rescue to Restoration. Their mission is to create hope and healing for child survivors of human trafficking by providing safe environments and long-term programs for recovery Our Speaker: Nicole Prater serves […]
Join Us for our weekly meeting to hear about Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) Youth Shelters in Southwest Florida. LSF has an approximately 98% success rate of youth returning home to their families to rebuild their lives, following their stay at our shelters. LSF shelters are managed and run by staff trained to understand, work with, and advocate for teens in trouble. Youth […]
Join Us for our weekly meeting to hear from Lee County Natural Resources Environmental Specialist Maria Romero to hear about how we can all do our part to keep our waterways clean through best management practices for yard maintenance. She will also discuss what the Lee County Natural Resources department does to protect our local […]
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 […]
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 […]