Priority Marketing’s July 2025 Client Headlines Report recaps news stories you should read, watch or hear before the month ends.
Each month, the firm’s award-winning Public Relations Team combs through hundreds of local, national and international news headlines featuring stories about clients. This includes newspapers, magazines, television, radio, blogs, social media and websites.
Our Client Headlines Report summarizes some of the many important stories that were published or aired in July 2025.
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Waterfront destination slips into SWFL’s culinary scene
Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina opened over Independence Day weekend to large, hungry crowds of Southwest Floridians. The waterfront destination in Cape Coral features 10 on-site food trucks, a full-service bar, shaded seating options, 30 boat slips, a fuel dock, Ship Store, unobstructed views of the Caloosahatchee River and more. Proceeds from the opening weekend benefited the Tunnels to Towers Foundation and guests offered a prime view of Cape Coral’s Red, White and Boom fireworks display, live music, giveaways, and food and drink offerings.
WINK: Cape Coral’s Slipaway Food Truck Park opens Saturday with marina access
Gulfshore Business: Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina opens as endgame for Cape Coral investors
Cape Coral Breeze: Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina opening ‘spectacular’
Gulf Coast News: Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina opens with Fourth of July Bash
The News-Press: ‘Going to be rockin’: Cape Coral’s first food truck park to open Fourth of July weekend
The News-Press: Photos: The 10 food trucks coming to Slipaway – Cape Coral’s first food truck park
Southwest Floridian revs up dealerships in Wisconsin
Motorsports industry leader Scott Fischer Enterprises, based in Fort Myers, recently acquired two Harley-Davidson dealerships in Wisconsin. Priority Marketing partnered with this longtime client to announce the purchase and its first major events – four-day Homecoming Rallies that celebrated the brand, moto-culture and music – using a three-spoke approach to media relations: SWFL media familiar with Scott Fischer Enterprises, Milwaukee-area media outlets read and watched by local bikers and the moto-sports industry media.
Southwest Florida media:
Gulfshore Business: Fort Myers-based Harley-Davidson dealership group expands into Wisconsin
Business Observer: SWFL Harley-Davidson entrepreneur buys two dealerships
Milwaukee-area media:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Sale of two Milwaukee area Harley dealerships completed by Florida company
Urban Milwaukee: Scott Fischer Enterprises acquires Milwaukee and West Bend Harley-Davidson stores
Washington County Daily News: Florida-based company purchases West Bend Harley-Davidson
Milwaukee Business Journal: How new Milwaukee Harley-Davidson owner looks to rev up business
WISN: Harley-Davidson dealerships host homecoming rallies this week
Washington County Daily News: A Harley Homecoming: West Bend Harley-Davidson hosts annual event
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: What you need to know about 2025 Harley-Davidson Homecoming festival in Milwaukee
Industry media:
PowerSports Business: Florida group expands into Harley’s heartland with acquisition of dealerships
Motorcycle Powersports News: Scott Fischer Enterprises Buys Wisconsin Harley-Davidson Dealerships
PowerSports Business: Milwaukee and West Bend H-D gear up for 2025 Homecoming Rally under new ownership
Dealer News: New ownership for old dealership
Dealer News: SFE in MKE
A ‘pawsome’ new place for pets
Gulf Coast Humane Society broke ground on a new state-of-the-art, 10,000-square-foot veterinary clinic that will serve as a critical resource for wellness services, spay/neuter surgeries, dental care and medical treatment for pet owners as well as shelter pets requiring medical care before they can be adopted. The medical center will be equipped with the latest veterinary technology, eight spacious exam rooms, and dedicated areas for veterinary specialists and surgical procedures. Slated for completion in spring 2026, the project is led by Stevens Construction, GMA Architects & Planners and RESPEC.
WINK: Gulf Coast Humane Society expands with new Fort Myers vet clinic
Gulf Coast News: Gulf Coast Humane Society expansion underway
Florida Weekly: Photos: Gulf Coast Humane Society new veterinary clinic
The Roar: East Lee County News: Gulf Coast Humane Society breaks ground on new state-of-the-art veterinary clinic
WGCU: Gulf Coast Humane Society breaks ground on a new veterinary clinic
Resort’s redevelopment inches closer to approval
Lee County staff and its hearing examiner have recommended approval for South Seas Island Resort’s zoning application, a process required after much of the property was damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022. The redevelopment plan includes new multi-family units, hotel rooms and recreational amenities. Once redevelopment is complete, the resort expects to employ 813 permanent, direct onsite resort jobs.
FOX4: Lee County staff recommends approval for South Seas Resort expansion on Captiva
Gulfshore Business: Lee County backs South Seas Resort redevelopment plan
The News-Press: What comes next for South Seas Resort redevelopment in Lee County after Hurricane Ian?
Sanibel Island Reporter: County commission to consider resort rezoning
The News-Press: Opinion: Rebuilding the job market will correct SWFL’s housing market
Fort Myers restaurant makes pitch for Shoeless Joe
Shoeless Joe’s Sports Café became one of the first establishments in the U.S. to officially endorse “Shoeless” Joe Jackson’s candidacy for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The Fort Myers restaurant and sports bar has started an online petition and will be hosting in-restaurant events, serving food and drink specials, selling custom merchandise and scheduling community engagement activities through its Elect Shoeless Joe campaign. Jackson was part of the infamous “Black Sox” team in 1919, but MLB’s commissioner recently lifted his lifetime ban.
The News-Press: Fort Myers sports bar goes to bat for Shoeless Joe Jackson, wants him in Hall of Fame
ESPN Southwest Florida: Shoeless Joe’s Kicks Off Drive for Shoeless Joe Jackson’s Hall of Fame Shot
Gulf Coast News: Shoeless Joe’s launches campaign to get namesake into MLB Hall of Fame
Awards and honors: Client recognitions
Priority Marketing helps clients share the good news when they win awards, accolades or have other exciting updates to share. Below is a recent item that caught our PR team’s attention:
- Gulf Coast Village and The Preserve have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Nursing Care Center Accreditation.
- A trio of clients earned recognition at the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Chamber Awards: CRS Technology Consultants (Small Business of the Year), Drake Ready Mix (Large Business of the Year) and Jeannine Joy of United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades (Community Impact Award).
- Florida Super Lawyers recognized two partners at Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith: Christopher J. Smith was named to the Florida Super Lawyers list and Eve T.K. Volkmann earned a spot on the Florida Super Lawyers – Rising Stars list.
New faces in new places: Promotions and appointments
Priority Marketing congratulates individuals who were recently hired, promoted or awarded additional responsibilities by its client partners, including:
- The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks has welcomed Sheryl Soukup, Rafeh Masood, Roxanne Whiddon, Jorge L. Gómez-Möller and Cristy Lloveras to its Board of Directors.
- Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith named attorney Andrea Pleimling Smith as co-managing partner for the law firm.
- Warrior Homes of Collier named U.S. Army veteran Aaron Schultz as its director of operations.
- United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades named officers and executive committee members for 2025-26, including Kevin Karnes and Jay Santos (board chairs), Dr. Scott Nygaard and Dan O’Berski (vice chairs), Cindy Hawkins (treasurer), Victoria Rodriguez (assistant treasurer), Mary Snell (secretary) and Matt Humphreys (immediate past chair).
Do you need a Public Relations Team to help tell your story? Please give us a call today at 239-267-2638 or send an email to LetsTalk@PriorityMarketing.com.
