{"id":50722,"date":"2025-11-18T02:31:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T02:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/50722\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T02:31:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T02:31:11","slug":"business-notes-sanibel-captiva-island-reporter-islander-and-current-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/50722\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Notes – SANIBEL-CAPTIVA – Island Reporter, Islander and Current"},"content":{"rendered":"


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JOHN R. WOOD CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE<\/p>\n

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SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
\nThe Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors hosted a Lunch & Learn program on Nov. 5 featuring Suncoast Prosperity Advisors Senior Vice President Robin L. Cook.<\/p>\n

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\nFrom left, Bank of the Islands’ Lathan Cram, The Heights Foundation\/The Heights Center Director of Development Annie Campbell, and bank Vice President David Lowden.<\/p>\n

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FISH UPDATES OFFICE, PANTRY HOURS<\/p>\n

As the islands prepare for season, FISH of Sanibel-Captiva has updated its hours of operation.<\/p>\n

Effective Nov. 1, the FISH office is open on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Neighbors can drop off donations, request services, or connect with staff about the programs offered through its four pillars of service: Food Programs, Island-Based Education, Senior Services, and Helping Hands\/Disaster Relief.<\/p>\n

Also, the FISH Food Pantry extended its Tuesday hours to better accommodate working families and individuals who cannot visit during the day. The updated hours are: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

In addition, anyone interested in volunteering for the season can contact Volunteer & Office Coordinator Mary Jean \u201cMJ\u201d Hays at maryjean@fishofsancap.org or 239-472-4775.<\/p>\n

For more information about FISH, visit www.fishofsancap.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

JOHN R. WOOD LAUNCHES REDESIGNED SITE<\/p>\n

John R. Wood Christie\u2019s International Real Estate recently unveiled a redesigned website.<\/p>\n

The site features a clean, refined layout with improved search functionality, including advanced options by area, property type and price. An interactive map search tool makes it easier for users to explore properties, while each listing now includes detailed demographic insights and local market information.<\/p>\n

In addition, the mobile responsive site now provides: live chat support, neighborhood maps, vacation rental listings through affiliated companies, market reports, access to the company\u2019s publications, mortgage calculators, Local Logic\u2019s interactive widgets integrated within listing pages, and a blog.<\/p>\n

Site visitors can also sign up for MLS Alerts.<\/p>\n

The redesigned site is part of the company\u2019s ongoing investment in digital innovation.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit JohnRWood.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SCIAR HOLDS LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAM<\/p>\n

The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors (SCIAR) hosted a Lunch & Learn program, \u201cWealth Management,\u201d on Nov. 2.<\/p>\n

It featured guest speaker Robin L. Cook, senior vice president and wealth advisor for Suncoast Prosperity Advisors \u2014 a division of Suncoast Equity Management. She provided insight into strategies for building, managing and preserving financial assets.<\/p>\n

Attendees had the opportunity to enhance their financial knowledge and engage in discussion on effective wealth management practices.<\/p>\n

BANK UNDERWRITES CONCERT SEASON<\/p>\n

The Fort Myers Community Concert Association\u2019s Board of Directors announced that Sanibel Captiva Community Bank will underwrite its 2026 concert season.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s program sponsors include: Ellie Fox, of South Fort Myers; Raymond James Fort Myers office; and Ron and Anne Peck, of South Fort Myers.<\/p>\n

Association President Mary Lee Mann made the announcement at the board\u2019s meeting on Nov. 2.<\/p>\n

The 76th season will feature: the Orchestra Manhattan on Jan. 22, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra on Jan. 29, Three Italian Tenors on Feb. 24, Barcelona Flamenco Ballet\u2019s \u201cCarmen\u201d on March 3, and Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass on March 19.<\/p>\n

Tickets will go on sale on Dec. 1 at the Barbara B. Mann box office.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit www.fortmyerscommunityconcerts.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BANK OF THE ISLANDS TO SERVE AS SPONSOR<\/p>\n

Edison National Bank\/Bank of the Islands will underwrite turkeys for The Heights Foundation\/The Heights Center\u2019s Celebration of Giving Thanks on Nov. 22 at The Heights Center, at 15570 Hagie Drive, Fort Myers.<\/p>\n

It will cover the cost for 300 families to take home a turkey, representing more than 1,000 Lee County residents. The celebration will also feature a shared meal, fun and fellowship for over 450 residents.<\/p>\n

To volunteer or for more information, visit www.heightsfoundation.org<\/a> or call 239-482-7706.<\/p>\n

SAN CAP BANK COLLECTING DONATIONS<\/p>\n

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is partnering with Community Cooperative to collect nonperishable Thanksgiving food items from now through Nov. 21 for its Full Plates Project.<\/p>\n

Community Cooperative is seeking canned vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, instant potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy packets, chicken broth, canned pumpkin, Jiffy cornbread mix, sweet potatoes and cake mixes.<\/p>\n

Donations can be dropped off at:<\/p>\n

\u2013 Bridge Branch, at 9311 College Parkway, Fort Myers<\/p>\n

\u2013 College Parkway Branch, at 7500 College Parkway, Fort Myers<\/p>\n

\u2013 Downtown Branch, at 1533 Hendry St., Fort Myers<\/p>\n

\u2013 Gateway Branch, at 11691 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers<\/p>\n

\u2013 McGregor Branch, at 15975 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers<\/p>\n

\u2013 Winkler Branch, at 7040 Winkler Road, Fort Myers<\/p>\n

For more information, contact Laura Marsh at lmarsh@sancapbank.com.<\/p>\n


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