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FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept 30, 2016) – A limited number of VIP tickets will be on sale for The Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. (JLFM) 34th Annual Taste of the Town.
Tickets are $60 each or $100 for a pair. To purchase your tickets now, please visit www.jlfm.org The Junior League’s 34th Annual Taste of the Town is Southwest Florida’s original “taste” event and one of the largest outdoor food and entertainment festivals. This is the signature fundraising event of the Junior League. The event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at JetBlue Park, located at 11500 Fenway South Drive in Fort Myers. Each VIP ticket includes admission to Taste of the Town, free parking, unlimited access to the Seminole Hotel Casino Immokalee sponsored air-conditioned VIP tent (air being provided by Unique Air Services), limited catered food “samples” by a few local restaurants unique to the VIP experience, three (3) complimentary beer/wine tickets, complimentary spirit tasting throughout the day provided by List Distillery, complimentary water or Coke products, one (1) free drawing ticket for a chance to win great prizes, a swag bag that includes exclusive offers, shade, relaxed seating inside VIP and access to all areas available to general admission. VIP ticket does not include the cost of food or drinks from the vendors in the park. For a complete list of VIP drawing items, please visit www.jlfmtaste.com – VIP Experience. “VIP tickets tend to sell out fast and provide an exclusive Taste experience,” said Laura Richardson, chair of the 34th Annual Taste of the Town. “Our VIP area is a great value and proceeds help the Junior League of Fort Myers give back to the community through our volunteer services and donations to programs supporting women and children in the Southwest Florida.” This year’s event will showcase over 30 restaurants, live music and much more. General admission to Taste of the Town is $5, with children 12 and younger free. Parking is $5 and food/beverage tickets range from $2 to $5. Cash only is accepted at the event (ATM’s are available inside the park). No pets or coolers allowed. A member of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc., the Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization made up of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. JLFM membership is open to all women aged 21 and older of all races, religions and national origin who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. For more information about the JLFM, call 239-277-1197 or visit www.jlfm.org. For more information about the JLFM annual fundraiser Taste of the Town, email tasteofthetown@jlfm.org. or visit www.jlfmtaste.com
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug 23, 2016) – The Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. (JLFM) will hold its 34th Annual Taste of the Town on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at JetBlue Park, located at 11500 Fenway South Drive in Fort Myers. The Junior League of Fort Myers is thrilled to announce this year’s entertainment at Taste of the Town, headlined by SOWFLO. Don't miss this amazing local band featuring Jake Dorris, Christian Yacono, Daniel Danger, Nick Grim, and Wes Miztelfeld. SOWFLO is an original rock / reggae band from Southwest Florida. After two EP releases and multiple self-booked national tours, SOWFLO has built themselves a growing fan base that extends beyond their native shores of Naples, Florida. Three Crooked Steps is a three-piece band that plays “a little this…a little that.” This SWFL based band originated in 2013 with its versatile veteran members hailing from Florida, Saint Louis, and New York. The main focus of this project is to play a wide variety of music while simply having fun watching everyone sing along as their bodies are in full motion! Strong Side Draw, a local country rock band, will be opening the event. Strong Side Draw speaks to every generation of country music. Established in early 2014, Strong Side Draw continuously impresses crowds with their unique twist on the country rock genre. Seamlessly blending over two dozen hook-filled original songs along with hits from past eras through present day, their stage show is a sight and sound to behold. The band schedule is as follows: 11:45 am – 1:15 pm: Strong Side Draw 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Three Crooked Steps 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm: SOWFLO A member of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc., the Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization made up of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. JLFM membership is open to all women aged 21 and older of all races, religions and national origin who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. For more information about the JLFM, call 239-277-1197 or visit www.jlfm.org. For more information about the JLFM annual fundraiser Taste of the Town, email tasteofthetown@jlfm.org. or visit www.jlfmtaste.com.
Locals invited to participate in this year’s Best of Taste fundraiser prior to Taste of the Town9/13/2016 Funds raised will benefit the Junior League of Fort Myers and the Red Sox Foundatio FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 13, 2016) – The Red Sox Foundation and the Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. are teaming up for the second annual Best of Taste in the Park fundraiser prior to the 34th Annual Taste of the Town.
During the Best of Taste in the Park, attendees will be able to participate in judging offerings from participating restaurants to decide the “People’s Choice Award” that will be showcased at the annual Taste of the Town. Best of Taste in the Park will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17 at JetBlue Park, located at 11500 Fenway South Drive in Fort Myers. The event will be capped at 200 attendees. Participating restaurants will host stations offering attendees tastings of their entries which will then be voted on by the public for the “People’s Choice Award.” Dishes entered must be a dish the restaurant will be serving at Taste of the Town. In addition to the tastings and judging, attendees will enjoy complimentary beer and wine, craft spirit tastings, a silent auction with one-of-a-kind items, self-guided tours, raffle prizes and complimentary admission to Taste of the Town on Nov. 6. Tickets for Best of Taste in the Park are $75 each. The deadline for restaurants to participate is Sept. 23. “Last year everyone had a great time and left with full bellies thanks to the delicious food from our participating restaurants,” said Katie Haas, Red Sox vice president of Florida business operations. “Best of all, funds raised from the event stay local to benefit the Red Sox Scholarship Fund in partnership with The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc., as well as the Junior League’s volunteer services and donations to programs supporting women and children in the region.” “The goal of this event is to attract an audience of food connoisseurs and philanthropic-minded citizens who are looking for a unique night out not found anywhere else in Southwest Florida,” said Laura Richardson, chair of Taste of the Town. “This event is a win-win for our local community.” All funds raised at the event will be split between the Junior League of Fort Myers and the Red Sox Foundation to be given back to our local community. Last year’s Best of Taste event raised $13,000. To date, the following restaurants have signed up to participate in Best of Taste in the Park with additional restaurants to be added: 11:Eleven Café, 1st Street Deli, BJ’s Restaurant, Connor’s Steak & Seafood, Ee-To-Leet-Ke Grill, Famous Dave’s, Love Boat Ice Cream, Lucky Mi, Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant, Norman Love Confections and The Melting Pot. Sponsors for Best of Taste in the Park include Scanlon Auto Group, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee, Gulfshore Life, Suncoast Beverage Sales, Coastal Beverages, List Distillery and Key West Express. The 34th Annual Taste of the Town, Southwest Florida’s original “taste” event and one of the largest outdoor food and entertainment festivals, will be held at JetBlue Park on Sunday, Nov. 6. To purchase tickets for Best of Taste in the Park, visit www.redsoxfoundation.org/best-of-taste or email jbpevents@redsox.com. The Red Sox Foundation, one of the most successful in all of Major League Baseball, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the official team charity of the Boston Red Sox. The Foundation’s primary focus locally is in serving the health, education, recreation and social service needs of children and families across Southwest Florida. A member of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc., the Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization made up of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The JLFM is also a granting organization, providing mini-grants to organizations through out Southwest Florida’s five-county area to programs that create better life outcomes for our area’s youth. JLFM memberships are open to all women aged 21 and older of all races, religions and national origin who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. For more information about the JLFM League, call 239-277-1197 or visit www.jlfm.org. For more information about Best of Taste in the Park or the annual Taste of the Town, call 239-277-1197 or email tasteofthetown@jlfm.org. For ongoing updates on Taste of the Town, visit www.jlfmtaste.com. |
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