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Carrie Smith, owner of Leani’s Swimwear and Sportswear in Santini Plaza, shows off one of her store’s outfits at the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation Fashion Show. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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These gift bags were raffled off at the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation Fashion Show.
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Bonnie Blake with the gift basket she won at the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation Fashion Show. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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Jan and Ron Fleming at the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation Fashion Show. Photo by Linda Sanford
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While tickets are sold out for the upcoming Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation Fashion Show, raffle baskets are available.
Raffle tickets for a variety of baskets as well as 50/50 tickets can be purchased at the Fort Myers Beach Library Feb. 9-13, Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation Alicia Steinhagen said. “Baskets will be on display during library hours,” Steinhagen said.
The fashion show will take place Saturday, Feb. 14 from 11-1 at The Islander, Gift Gallery & Boutique located at Santini Marina Plaza at 7205 Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach.
Models from the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation will model clothing and accessories from The Islander and Leani’s Casual and Swimwear. Men and women’s clothing, bathing suits, and children’s clothing will be featured in the fashion show.
Even though the fashion show is sold out, people are welcome to stop by the Fort Myers Beach Public Library starting on February 9 – 13, from 9:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. to view the raffle baskets and silent auction items and purchase raffle tickets and 50/50 tickets. Tickets are 7 for $10 and 15 for $20. Winners do not need to be present. Cash only for the 50/50 tickets.
Anyone without a ticket may come by to the fashion show on Saturday, February 14, at Santini Plaza and purchase raffle tickets, 50/50 tickets, and participate in the silent auction. A margarita bar along with other adult beverages will be available for a donation.
The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. In response to the COVID Pandemic, over $64,000 was raised and 640 gift cards distributed to FMB workers. This was accomplished by spearheading the #WeAreFMB campaign by selling shirts to raise the money.
This was then followed by the #WeAreFMBResilient campaign in response to Hurricane Ian when the Foundation partnered with the Fort Myers Woman’s Club after the hurricane to give $500 gift cards to anyone with a 33931 zip code. Together the groups raised $900,000 to give back to the FMB community.
In just 14 years. $476,000 was donated to over 30 organizations servicing the FMB Community.
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The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation Fashion Show is being sponsored by the King Family Foundation, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, The Whale, Smokin Oyster Brewery, and Skye’s. The fashion show is being organized by The Islander, Gift Gallery & Boutique and Leani’s Casual Swimwear.