Every month, Priority Marketing’s clients and partners host a wide range of special events, seminars, workshops, activities and fundraising opportunities. Check out the list of client events in August 2024. Each of the events listed is open to the public; some are free events, while others require tickets or RSVPs.
Featured Event
Jimmy Buffet Day at Margaritaville
Date: Aug. 30-Sept. 2
Description: Florida is honoring the legacy of Jimmy Buffet with a statewide Jimmy Buffet Day on Aug. 30. The day is meant as a tribute to the late musician’s generous heart and laid-back lifestyle.
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach and Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Naples are celebrating with a four-day “Keep the Party Going” event that continues the fun, festivities and philanthropy through Labor Day weekend. Events includes live music, food and drink specials, games and contests, and special entertainment. Guests will have opportunities to hold an exotic bird, test their Jimmy Buffett trivia and watch the entertainer’s music videos on the big screen under the stars.
Additionally, to honor Buffett’s philanthropic initiatives, Margaritaville will offer special Jimmy Buffet Day swag and donate 15% of sales to his Singing for Change charitable foundation for the entire holiday weekend. Both properties are offering a “Keep the Party Going” room package that offers a 20% discount with the properties donating $5 per night (Naples contributions will support Harry Chapin Food Bank, while Fort Myers Beach contributions will support FMB Strong).
LINK: Jimmy Buffet Day
Additional Client Events in August 2024
Through Aug. 9
Guadalupe Center is collecting notebooks, folders, writing utensils and other items for Immokalee students through Aug. 9 as part of the nonprofit’s 32nd annual School Supply Drive.
LINK: School Supply Drive
Through Aug. 31
Two of Naples’ iconic eating establishments, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants’ Ocean Prime and Del Mar, are participating in the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District’s first Flavors of 5th dining event. The restaurants will be offering three course Prix Fixe menus during the monthlong event.
LINK: Flavors of 5th
Aug. 2-4
Sunshine Ace Hardware’s annual Miracle Bucket Sale initiative to enhance pediatric health care will support Golisano Children’s Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network. Customers who donate $5 or more in exchange for a five-gallon CMN Ace Hardware bucket will receive a 20% discount on many items.
LINK: Miracle Bucket Sale
Aug. 3
Premier Mobile Health Services’ back-to-school event at Pine Manor Community Center in Fort Myers includes free school physicals, medical screenings and backpack giveaways. Premier’s mobile health clinic on wheels will be at the event.
LINK: Back-to-School Event
Aug. 6
To celebrate National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers will host a Night of Fun that features games and face painting.
Aug. 6
The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is hosting entertainment attorney, artist and author Harry J. Getzov for a presentation covering the life and music of Burt Bacharach.
LINK: The Eldercation Experience
Aug. 7
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business networking event will be held at Dunkin’ Diamonds at Gulf Coast Town Center. Guests will enjoy light refreshments while networking with professionals in a supportive environment.
LINK: Women in Business
Aug. 7
Lee County Legal Aid Society, with support from AARP Foundation, is offering a free legal clinic for seniors in need of no-cost, limited legal advice on civil matters. The event includes light refreshments, a panel presentation by local attorneys, Q&A session and 20-minute individual appointments on any civil issue.
LINK: Law at the Library
Aug. 8
Storyteller Nan Colton returns to Gulf Coast Village and will bring to life the story of painter, photographer and poet Dora Maar as the third installment of the senior community’s Remarkable Women in History summer series. Following the presentation, group tours will be offered to those interested in viewing the life plan community’s campus.
LINK: Summer Portrait Series
Aug. 12
The School District of Lee County will open the 2024-25 school year with more than 95,000 students. The United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades again will extend a warm welcome back to students attending Partnership Schools in Lee County.
LINK: Back to School
Aug. 13
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s August luncheon will highlight new members, offer networking opportunities and feature a keynote speaker discussing current and timely topics for the business community.
LINK: August Luncheon
Aug. 14
Senior Choice at Home’s monthly educational will include an informational presentation, complimentary refreshments and a question-and-answer session covering the member-based program for independent and healthy older adults.
Aug. 15
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce welcomes business leaders and community members to Business Unplugged, a casual networking event for chamber members and guests to make connections to expand their business and professional outlook. This session will be held at 4Ever Young Anti-aging Clinic and Medical Spa.
LINK: Business Unplugged
Aug. 16
The Lee County Bar Association is hosting the Florida Bar’s President-Elect, Sia Baker-Barnes, for its August luncheon, which is open to the public. Baker-Barnes will discuss how she balances her roles as a mother, wife and law firm partner.
LINK: August Luncheon
Aug. 17
The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels will host the third and final Beer Fest of the 2024 baseball season. For $20, fans 21+ can enjoy samples from more than 50 draft and craft beers along the concourse.
LINK: Beer Fest
Aug. 22
Business Before Breakfast, a monthly networking session with light refreshments and hot coffee, has a theme of “What you do early today can improve all your tomorrows.” The program includes a brief presentation by event host Catholic Charities. Early rising guests are encouraged to bring business cards.
LINK: Business Before Breakfast
Aug. 23
Naples Center for Functional Medicine’s Drs. Linda Sakr and George Moricz will continue their series of discussions covering the benefits of a root-cause approach to wellness with a conversation focused on hyperbaric oxygen therapy, an FDA-approved medical treatment that enhances energy and eliminates accumulated toxins.
LINK: HBOT Seminar
Looking Ahead
Mark your calendar for these signature events:
September
- Sept. 6-7: Calusa Sportsman Inshore Benefit (Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County, beneficiary)
- Sept. 21: Clips for Cancer Community Celebration (Lee Health Foundation/Barbara’s Friends)
- Sept. 21: RMC Open Golf Tournament (Cancer Alliance Network and Kids’ Minds Matter, beneficiaries)
- Sept. 28: FORE Our Community Golf Tournament (Child Care of Southwest Florida, beneficiary)
October
- Oct. 5: Wine & Wonder (Wonder Gardens)
- Oct. 10, 11 12 Halloween Nights (Wonder Gardens)
- Oct. 15: 18th Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan Mad About Hunger (Community Cooperative)
- Oct. 25: Industry Appreciation Awards (Horizon Foundation, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office)
- Oct. 25-27: RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Fishing Tournament (Conservancy of Southwest Florida)
- Oct. 26: Bench Bar Gala (Lee County Bar Association)
- Oct. 26: Faces of Pace Gala (Pace Center for Girls)
November
- Nov. 1: Speakeasy Casino Night (Premier Mobile Health Solutions)
- Nov. 12: Fashion Show (Golisano Children’s Hospital)
- Nov. 12-14: International Agriculture Conference (ECHO)
- Nov. 14: Seeing the Bigger Picture (Guadalupe Center)
December
- Dec. 6: Willy Wonka Holiday Party (Lee Health Cancer Institute)
- Dec. 7: Matzah Ball (Jewish Federation of Greater Naples)
- Dec. 12: Holiday Party (Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce)
- Dec. 13: Brews for the Birds (Wonder Gardens)
- Dec. 13: Charity Clay Shoot (Lee BIA Builders Care)
January
- Jan. 10: Elevate Gala (Guadalupe Center)
- Jan. 11: Annual Meeting (Conservancy of Southwest Florida)
- Jan 24: 8th Annual MarineMax Yacht Gala (Golisano Children’s Hospital)
- Jan. 30-Feb. 1: Everglades Coalition Conference (Everglades Coalition)
- Jan. 30: 2nd Annual Bourbon & Bubbly (Golisano Children’s Hospital)
- Jan 31: 2nd Annual Caring for the Cape (Lee Health Foundation)
February
- Feb. 6: Annual Meeting (Horizon Foundation)
- Feb. 8: Wine, Women & Shoes (Naples Cancer Advisors)
- Feb. 13: Enchanted (Wonder Gardens)
March
- March 6: Magic Under the Mangroves (Conservancy of Southwest Florida)
- March 11: Fashion Show & Luncheon (Lee Health Cancer Institute)
- March 12: Signature Gala: The Ripple Effect: Mental Health and Family Support (Kids’ Minds Matter)
- March 14: Hope Shines Luncheon (NAMI Collier County)
- March 22: Big Green EGGfest (Sunshine Ace Hardware)
- March 29: Wine & Wonder (Wonder Gardens)
- March 29: SanCap Cares Island Celebration (Golisano Children’s Hospital)
April
- April 25: Hope Shines Walk (NAMI Collier County)
May
- May 1: SWFL Community Prayer Breakfast
Note: Event dates subject to change. Additional events will be added as dates are confirmed.
