Cape Coral, FL December 2018

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IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE AT MONKEY BAR

PERK & BREW MAKES HOLIDAY SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

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Sarah Keech

For Auld Lang Syne

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AS THE SAYING GOES, TIME FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN. And time sure has flown by this year as we can’t believe we’ve put together the final issue of Cape Coral Lifestyle in 2018! It seems like just yesterday we were sitting down to write our January letter to all of you—talking about resolutions and renewal—and yet, here we are, almost time to do it again.

There’s a unique perspective that working in publishing brings. While we certainly don’t want to wish our lives away, we’re always looking toward the future. Whether it’s planning our next issue or developing story ideas for the next year, we’re often already fast forwarded to future months before the current month has even begun.

The fast-paced lifestyle this industry calls for can often make it difficult to really settle down and absorb what’s going on around us and, before we know it, the year is over and it’s time to move forward again.

So this December, we hope you take the time to slow down a little bit. With the holiday season upon us, we hope you make the time to take it all in. Enjoy your time with family and friends, bask in the magic of the winter season, reflect on past memories you hold closely in your hearts and keep the new ones you create in the present for as long as you can.

We’ll take your lead, and we can’t wait to see you next year!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2018

FEATURES 12 Cheers to Good Times and Great Food!

Monkey Bar Celebrates 12 Years of Fun, Food and Festivities

14 Palaco Grande Beauty with Gulf Access You Won’t Want to Miss This Wonderful Waterfront Home

18 Give the Gifts They’ll Love Three Local Shops with Lots of Present Potential

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22 Holiday Spice and Everything Nice The Lovely Ladies of Perk & Brew Share Some Favorite Festive Recipes

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

10

Around Town

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Hot Spot

14

Open House

26 Trend Setter 29 Realty Report 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

GOOD TIMES

After-Hours Antics at the Cleaners Cape Cleaners hosted the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce's monthly Business After Hours event in September. Owners Dan and Loretta Puleio celebrated the opening of their new location—at 30 Hancock Bridge Parkway—with chamber members and guests.

Cape Cops Go Pink During October, Cape Coral Police Department personnel showed their support for those affected by breast cancer. Officers were given the option to purchase pink badges and/or ID card lanyards in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A portion of the proceeds from each badge and lanyard went directly to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

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HOT SPOT

Cheers

to Good Times and Great Food MONKEY BAR CELEBRATES 12 YEARS OF FUN, FOOD AND FESTIVITIES ARTICLE SARAH KEECH | PHOTOGRAPHY GREG WAGNER

AT FIRST LOOK, MONKEY BAR—THE FACADE PAINTED IN BRIGHT, TROPICAL COLORS AND THE WALLS ADORNED WITH LOTS OF FUN AND FUNKY MONKEY ART—MIGHT SEEM YOUR STEREOTYPICAL SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BEACH BUM JOINT, BUT ITS TAGLINE—“SILLY NAME, SERIOUS FOOD”—IS NO JOKE. A quick look over the extensive 72-item menu reveals they know what they are doing in the kitchen.

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Owner Claudia Garcia purchased the restaurant 12 years ago and hasn’t looked back—despite

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some bad timing. Even with her deep background in hospitality and high-end food service, no one

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could have predicted the economic struggles that plagued Southwest Florida for several years.

“THE BIGGEST REWARD OF THIS JOB IS WHEN MY CUSTOMERS LEAVE WITH A SMILE ON THEIR FACE,” CLAUDIA SAYS. “THAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING.”

“We had a rough start,” Claudia says. “We bought

Maybe it has a “silly name,” but Monkey Bar has a

the restaurant at the peak of the market, and the

great local reputation and a strong following in the Cape.

recession really hit us hard. Every day was a chal-

“The food is excellent,” Cape Coral resident Lynn

lenge. It was really, really hard, but I always came to

Rosko says. “We’ve been coming here for years,

work with a smile on my face and a good attitude.”

and we just love it. The service is great, and the

Claudia is no stranger to hard work and persistence.

She moved to Southwest Florida from Colombia when she was just 18. She worked numerous jobs, gained valuable experience and saved her money.

“I started from the bottom. I used to clean dishes and clean houses, but I was motivated and worked

prices are so reasonable. The prime rib dinner is my absolute favorite.”

Although the restauarant's official 12th anniversary was in early November, you can still come celebrate a big event at Monkey Bar—the annual New Year’s Eve party.

my way up to management,” she says. “Eventually, I

“Chuck Peterson will be performing for the 10th

knew I was tired of making money for someone else

year, and the crowd really loves him,” Claudia says.

and knew I had to try something of my own. I wanted

“We will also have a special menu and our regular

to be my own boss. That’s how I landed here. I have

menu—we want everyone to feel welcome and have

no regrets. It’s been work, but it’s worth it.”

fun. We want everyone to come out and have a great

Claudia’s son Juan recently joined her in running

evening, so we keep our prices reasonable. There’s

Monkey Bar, and he now serves as the restaurant’s

no cover, we’ll have drink specials and we’ll have a

general manager. Born and raised in Southwest

free Champagne toast and party favors at midnight.”

Florida, Juan earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Florida Gulf Coast University.

“Juan has been such a wonderful help,” Claudia

After 12 years of highs and lows owning and running Monkey Bar, Claudia still has just one main goal.

says. “He’s so good at running things, so that

“The biggest reward of this job is when my cus-

means I get a little time to do everything required

tomers leave with a smile on their face,” Claudia

behind the scenes.”

says. “That’s the most important thing.”

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OPEN HOUSE

PALACO GRANDE

BEAUTY WITH GULF ACCESS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS WONDERFUL WATERFRONT HOME ARTICLE PAT EBERLE PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! It’s almost 4,000 square feet and on a direct-access canal. It’s only a few blocks to the river, so that makes for a short boating time. You'll be able to sit and enjoy the Florida sunsets in the stunning pool or the zero-edge spa. The three in-pool stools allow you to sit and enjoy a drink while relaxing all day.

Inside this home, you'll find a formal living room and dining room, a large family room with built-in surround sound, and a beautiful kitchen with new appliances and a breakfast area. There is also a den/office, a large laundry room and an additional room for a home gym or large storage area.

You will enter the huge master bedroom through a large set of French doors and find beautiful tray ceilings and two closets. You won't want to miss the private balcony off the master bedroom The master bathroom features a large walk-in shower, a soaker tub and brand-new granite countertops.

The three additional bedrooms are all oversized, and both of the other bathrooms have the same brand-new granite countertops. There is also a loft area and a very large bonus room that could be used as a home theater or game room.

The upgrades are everywhere throughout this home with plantation shutters, crown molding, new tile floors and new A/C topping off the list. You won’t want to miss this stunning home.

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GIVE THE GIFTS THEY’LL LOVE! IT CAN BE HARD TO FIND THAT PERFECT GIFT, SO WE SCOUTED THREE LOCAL SHOPS WITH LOTS OF PRESENT POTENTIAL ARTICLE SARAH KEECH PHOTOGRAPHY GREG WAGNER

DID YOU SAY RUM? We say yum!

While Wicked Dolphin only opened for business in Cape Coral in 2012, the company has been making waves and gaining accolades ever since. Owner JoAnn Elardo and her dedicated team have created award-winning rums that receive rave reviews locally, nationally and internationally.

“I was retired. I sold my business outright, and I had some commodities and some investments in agriculture. I was looking into the sugar industry

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and happened to try a pretty terrible bottle of rum,” JoAnn says. “After trying that awful rum, I knew I could do better than that—and I knew I wanted to do it locally.”

Wicked Dolphin uses 100 percent Florida sugar—sourced just miles from the distillery—and the rum is handcrafted in small batches using an American copper pot still, the largest in South Florida.

A bottle of Wicked Dolphin rum starts around $20, and prices go up from there, depending on the style, flavor or blend you prefer.

Along with their reserve rums—spiced, silver and gold—Wicked Dolphin offers a premium line of flavored rums, including vanilla, pineapple, coconut and Pine Island mango. If you’re feeling a little more “wicked,” there’s also the 100-proof rumshine. They also occasionally offer limited edition special blends—which JoAnn tells us sell out fast!

While the main attraction is the hard stuff, the gift options go beyond bottles of booze. Wicked Dolphin also offers plenty of fun merchandise—T-shirts, hats, glassware, barware, flasks or even your very own oak barrel (well, smaller ones than they use). Additionally, they sell their own brand of barbecue and hot sauces.

“We offer lots of great gift items, and we can create custom gift baskets with any of the items you’d like to include,” JoAnn says. “It really makes a fun holiday gift.”

When you stop by to pick up a few gifts, you should also plan to take the complimentary distillery tour and indulge in a few “on the house” drink samples.

If you can’t make it to the distillery, Wicked Dolphin rum—and their recently debuted Wicked Dolphin vodka—are available at many liquor stores in Florida and across the Southeast.

Be sure to check out their unique Wicked Dolphin drink recipes at WickedDolphin.com/Flavors.

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GIVE THE GIFTS THEY’LL LOVE! (CON TI N U ED)

A Poppin’ Good Present!

It would be hard to miss Wild About Popcorn while driving along Del Prado—and inside the shop is popping!

While Julie and Ed Caracappa only opened their shop in March, it seems like this Cape newcomer is already known throughout the area as a popcorn lover’s paradise.

“The community has really embraced us,” Julie says. “It’s been wonderful. We’re really blessed.”

Julie was a registered pediatric ER nurse for more than 30 years in Texas, but after the couple relocated to Cape Coral four years ago, she wanted to try a new career. She decided to take a local entrepreneurship class to get some training and ideas.

“I really just wanted to try something new.

I wanted to run my own business,” Julie says.

“Honestly, I don’t know why I decided on a popcorn shop, but after I started doing the research, I knew it could really take off here in Cape Coral.”

While popcorn brings to mind movie theaters, fairs and fun times, the Caracappas put in long hours and long days to make their popcorn perfect.

“We make about 300 gallons of popcorn on weekends and 100 to 150 gallons on weekdays,” Ed says. “It’s exciting, but it’s a lot of work.”

They currently offer more than 50 flavors of popcorn, including traditional favorites like buttery, cheddar cheese and caramel, as well as more experimental flavors like Sour Patch, Unicorn Charm and strawberry cheesecake.

And they are always looking to create new popcorn formulations.

“We love trying out new recipe ideas. We even take suggestions from our customers,” Julie says.

“Some days it’s like a science experiment in here, tasting and testing to get the flavors just right,” Ed says.

Bags of popcorn start at $3.95. Filled popcorn tins start at $31.50. One of their popular deals is that anyone who purchases or is gifted a filled popcorn tin can return and get it refilled

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Wild About Popcorn also offers custom gift baskets and plenty of other sweet treats. They are also a featured vendor at the Cape Coral Farmers Market. Best of all, they offer free samples, so why not stop by to taste the exciting flavors yourself?

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Game On! Do you have a comic book, collectable or game enthusiast on your holiday list? There’s a good chance you will find something they will totally geek out over at Cool Comics and Games. The largest store of its kind in Lee County, owner Thomas Lotz will celebrate his 15th year of ownership in March 2019.

“We are really lucky to have a loyal following,” Thomas says. “I think everyone keeps coming back because of what we offer and our tournaments. There’s definitely a community feeling here.”

Also, if there is something you are looking for that the store might not have in stock—or might be rare or hard to find—Thomas says he and his staff will do their best to track a special item down.

“We can definitely special order things,” Thomas says. ”Obviously it depends on the item, but we can usually get things here in about a week. If it’s for the holidays or a birthday, we just need a little advance notice.”

Not familiar with the comic and gaming scene? Not to worry! Thomas and his staff will most likely have all the answers you’re looking for.

“I can handle most of the question and requests about comics, toys and collectibles and the games. Aside from myself, I have two great employees who really are experts in various areas,” Thomas says. “Amanda knows a lot of the gaming stuff, especially Warhammer. Darrell is the Pokemon professor, and he’s also very fluent in Doctor Who and Harry Potter.”

Cool Comics and Games has a large and varied selection of fun merchandise—so it’s definitely worth a visit even just to browse. They get new comics every Wednesday and host game tournaments almost daily.

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ARTICLE SARAH KEECH | PHOTOGRAPHY GREG WAGNER

HOLIDAY INGREDIENTS ++ 4 eggs ++ 1 2/3 cups sugar ++ 1 cup vegetable oil ++ 1 can pumpkin ++ 2 cups flour ++ 2 teaspoons cinnamon ++ 2 teaspoons baking powder ++ 1 teaspoons baking soda ++ 1 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin, then set aside.

3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

4. Gradually pour dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture.

5. Lightly coat pan with cooking spray (you can cut out parchment paper to place on the bottom of pan as well) and pour mixture in.

6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes.

7. Cool completely before frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting INGREDIENTS ++ 1 8-ounce pacakge cream cheese, softened ++ 1/4 cup butter, softened ++ 1 teaspoon vanilla ++ 1/2 package powdered sugar (about half of a 2-pound bag) DIRECTIONS 1. Beat ingredients together in small bowl until smooth.

2. Pour in mug, sprinkle cinnamon and serve with a cinnamon stick.

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SPICE

&

PUMPKIN C AKE WITH CRE AM CHEESE FROSTING

E V ERY THING

NICE

THE LOVELY LADIES OF PERK & BREW SHARE SOME OF THEIR FAVORITE FESTIVE RECIPES

EVERYONE LOVES A SPECIAL HOLIDAY DRINK OR TREAT, AND PERK & BREW OFFERS PLENTY! Co-owners Theresa Knazek and Amy Smith opened their popular coffee shop and cafe in the fall of 2015.

Theresa, originally from Ohio, and Amy, originally from Canada, both have roots in the coffee shop business.

“My very first job was at a coffee shop,” Amy says. “I grew up loving coffee. I would usually drink three or four cups a day!

So this is such a great fit for me.”

As you could probably guess, they sell a lot of coffee, but they also offer a full breakfast and lunch menu. The menu has everything from flavorful breakfast sandwiches and their signature homemade meatballs to the stuffed Cape Coma Burrito.

And, of course, they offer lots of yummy baked goods.

Everything is baked at the shop from scratch, and that’s something Theresa and Amy take great pride in.

“We bake everything fresh each morning,” Theresa says.

“You definitely have to be a morning person with this type of job,” Amy says. “But working in a coffee shop certainly helps.”

So, what are the co-owners' favorite Perk & Brew drinks?

Amy loves the Coconut Mocha Latte, and Theresa goes for the Passion Fruit Green Iced Tea. “But during the holidays, I always go for the Chai Eggnog,” Theresa says. “It’s just so good!”

Not only is Perk & Brew a caffeine pit stop but it also offers plenty of space for customers to sit and relax—or even work.

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HOLIDAY SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE

(CON TI N UED)

INGREDIENTS ++ 1/3 apple cider ++ 2/3 Champagne ++ Garnish with an apple slice.

Recipes created by Theresa Knazek and Amy Smith

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“We have lots of local professionals who will hold small meetings here or do networking. Then we also get students who will come in after school to study,” Theresa says. “We like to provide a relaxed, community environment. Everyone is welcome.”

They offer a shelf full of assorted board games for customers to play, and every Thursday Perk & Brew hosts an open mic night from 7 to 10 p.m.

“We love that night. People of all ages come in and hang out together.

It’s a really fun atmosphere,” Theresa says.

Having seasonal menu items is also really important to Amy and Theresa.

“We are always doing special seasonal and holiday offerings,” Amy says. “Winter, spring, summer, fall. We like to keep our menu interesting and offer fun, unique things all year round. I think our customers also really appreciate it.”

“We just love being part of this community,” Theresa says. “And we love our customers!”

CHAI EGGNOG

Here are three delicious winter holiday recipes they’ve been kind enough to share—including Theresa’s favorite: Chai Eggnog.

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INGREDIENTS ++ Equal parts chai concentrate and eggnog DIRECTIONS 1. Heat over medium heat on stove for 7-10 minutes.

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TREND SETTER ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

W I NTER’S R E VEL YOUR GUIDE TO A SIMPLE AND STYLIZED NEW YEAR’S SOIRÉE

FOLLOWING CLOSELY ON THE COATTAILS OF AUTUMNAL AND WINTER HOLIDAYS, THE NEW YEAR CAN OFTEN BE OVERLOOKED DUE TO AN UNDERSTANDABLE DESIRE TO TAKE A BREAK FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE SEASON. But, a holiday that celebrates past memories and the opportunity for a fresh start shouldn’t lack any of the glitz of its celebratory predecessors. Round out the final days of the year reminiscing on or saying goodbye to the experiences of the previous 12 months with a simple end-of-theyear gathering that isn’t lacking any of the glamour.

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TH E D R INK S

Champagne has long been a traditional drink to toast to the new year. Keep it simple but step up your game with your own DIY Champagne cocktail

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THE D ECOR There’s no need to go out and buy a ton of additional decor when you just decked the halls (quite literally) with holiday ornamentation.

Make those decorations work as hard as you did by repurposing all the greenery, pine cones and wood place settings you just couldn’t say no to. Throw in some neutral napkins, some natural twine and some dried orange peels for a woodsy (and fragrant) twist.

bar. Consider stocking your bar full of custom Champagne or bubbly choices, festive mixers like cranberry juice or rosemary simple syrup and unique garnishes like fresh fruit and herbs or decorative ice cubes with edible flowers.

WHAT YOU NEED + Cheese board or serving plate + Assortment of cheeses

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(We recommend Brie, Port Salut, Muenster, Camembert or Gruyere) PUTTING IT TOGETHER

THE SNACKS

Keep your guests happy with the perfect cheese plate.

Consider how many people you’ll be serving, whether you’ll be serving before or after dinner and what cheeses you’ll want to include. According to WineFolly.com, sparkling wines pair best with creamy, sticky cheeses due to the high acidity and carbonation.

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Cheese is best served at room temperature, so be sure your cheese has time to rest prior to serving. Slice the cheeses and arrange artfully on your cheese board with labels for each.

Consider providing separate serving knives for each cheese to avoid any mixing of flavors.

Add any additional bites you’d like and enjoy!

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REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

CAPE CORAL

REALTY REPORT

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

SW Cape Coral

$339,900

$340,000

100.03%

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3+Den

3

SW Cape Coral

$384,900

$365,000

94.83%

6

3

2.5

SW Cape Coral

$449,900

$420,000

93.35%

29

4

3.5

SW Cape Coral

$485,000

$477,500

98.45%

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3+Den

3

SW Cape Coral

$679,900

$660,000

97.07%

8

3+Den

2

Yacht Club Area

$280,000

$260,000

92.86%

19

3

2

Yacht Club Area

$354,999

$335,000

94.37%

27

2

2

Yacht Club Area

$499,000

$475,000

95.19%

12

4

3

Savona Neighborhood

$329,900

$329,900

100.00%

149

3

2

Palaco Neighborhood

$249,900

$238,000

95.24%

37

3

2

Palaco Neighborhood

$309,900

$298,000

96.16%

25

3

2

Sandoval

$322,400

$315,000

97.70%

14

4+Den

3

Sandoval

$325,000

$325,000

100.00%

2

3+Den

3

Sandoval

$336,055

$325,125

96.75%

34

3+Den

3

Royal Tee

$399,000

$392,000

98.25%

69

3

2

Royal Tee

$569,900

$569,900

100.00%

334

3+Den

2

NW Cape Coral

$385,500

$373,000

96.76%

258

4

2

NW Cape Coral

$425,000

$349,000

82.12%

142

3

2

NW Cape Coral

$459,000

$450,000

98.04%

23

3+Den

3

NW Cape Coral

$529,900

$500,000

94.36%

40

3

3

NW Cape Coral

$669,900

$669,900

100.00%

2

3+Den

3

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1, 8, 15, 22, 29 CAPE CORAL FARMERS MARKET

The cost is $15 per session with all supplies

provided.

Event

begins

at 1 p.m. More information at CapeCoralArtLeague.org.

Club Square

The Cape Coral Farmers Market is always overflowing with fresh, local and healthy produce, fruits and foods, along with melt-in-yourmouth baked goods, made-on-site guacamole, salsas, homemade jams

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What better way to express the love of your critter than to dedicate a painting just for them? Join us for an afternoon of relaxed

SUNSET CELEBRATION WITH SANTA

painting. No experience required. Please print out a picture of your pet and bring it with you. A canvas, paint and paintbrushes

Cape Coral Yacht Club

Enjoy

cheeses, take-home foods and more.

Celebration

The market hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

beach from 3-7 p.m. There will be

CapeCoralFarmersMarket.com

vendors, live music, food trucks and

JUNK IN THE TRUNK

a

festive at

holiday

Sunset

will be provided. For more information, visit

Club

Meetup.com/PaintWithSashaSingh.

the Yacht

more. As a special treat, Santa Claus will arrive at 5:30 p.m. and be available for pictures until 7 p.m. In addi-

at one of the biggest events in Cape Coral. You'll find housewares, furniture,

$35/person. Begins at noon.

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tion, there will be children’s crafts

LEE COUNTY HEART WALK

and free hot chocolate and cookies.

Centennial Park

The American Heart Association of

Sunsplash Family Water Park

Get ready to find or sell some treasures

PAINT YOUR PET Rosen Park

and jellies, pickles and olive mixes,

1

8

5

Southwest Florida will host its annual Lee County Heart Walk at Centennial Park. This will be a 5K walk/run

kids' stuff, antiques, jewelry, collect-

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

ibles and all kinds of neat stuff at this

Water's Edge Church

heart disease and stroke. Festivities

community yard sale. Grab a friend and

Improve your grant writing skills!

for Heart Walk begin at 8 a.m. and the

enjoy a fun day of shopping and bargain

Join Shannon Northrop, a grant

walk starts at 9 a.m. For more infor-

hunting. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more infor-

writing expert from the Cape Coral

mation, visit Heart.org or call Tish

mation, visit EventBrite.com.

Police Department, to learn how

Sargent at 239.495.4905.

to raise awareness and funds to fight

to access and analyze data from

1 CAPE CORAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Downtown Cape Coral

the

U.S.

Census

Bureau

about

consumers and businesses in Lee County. Bring your laptop/tablet and take part in this hand-on work-

HOLIDAY SIP & SHOP

shop. For free registration, contact

Scotty's Bierwerks Brewery

snorthor@capecoral.net.

Come join us for the Holiday Sip &

Downtown Cape Coral comes alive with holiday spirit on Dec. 1. Celebrate with live music, a visit from Santa, the city's official tree lighting, vendors,

Shop at Scotty's Bierwerks. There will

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food and activities for the kids—

FREE MOVIE NIGHT: THE STAR

including a snow drift slide! Admission

Cape Vineyard Community Church

is free. Festivities begin at 4 p.m.

Cape Vineyard Community Church's free movie of December will be The

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Star. Everybody from the community is invited to enjoy the film and conces-

be a variety of vendors, food trucks, live music, local craft beer and more!

Santa will visit from 12-2 p.m. Free general admission. Family and petfriendly. Must be 21 or older to drink.

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sions for free! Invite your family and

HOLIDAY YAPPY HOUR

friends. There will be free hot dogs,

PetCoral Resort

Cape Coral Art League

popcorn, candy, drinks and more. Food

Yappy Hour is a free, pet-friendly

Students ages 8 to 18 are invited

is served at 6:30 p.m. Showtime is

event. Pet parents are invited to come

to spend an afternoon working on

7 p.m. For more information, visit

out and enjoy a night by the pool with

fun projects with great instructors.

CapeVineyard.com/MovieNights.

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their fur babies. Snacks provided.

Pets need to be up to date on rabies and

distemper

vaccinations.

Bordetella is also required every 6 months. Event begins at 6:30 p.m.

15 COOKIES AND COCOA WITH SANTA CLAUS William Austen Youth Center

The William Austen Youth Center will

be hosting Cookies and Cocoa with Santa Claus! Participants will enjoy

hot cocoa, storytime, cookie decorating and holiday crafts. Parents are not

required to stay. Event is 1-3 p.m. $10 per child. Event is aimed for children

ages 3 to 8 years old. For more information and to RSVP, call 239.242.3950

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CAPE CORAL CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE Four Freedoms Park

The boat parade festival has food, Christmas music and a visit from Santa Claus! Watch as the boats line up in Bimini Basin for the parade, which first passes by the park's beach before heading down various canals in South Cape Coral. It's an amazing sight to see! Event begins at 4 p.m., the parade begins at 7 p.m.

31 SOUTH CAPE NEW YEAR'S EVE TROLLEY EVENT Downtown Cape Coral

Board the exclusive trolleys in South Cape to celebrate the new year! You’ll travel to various locations to enjoy a specialty drink at each location for a special price. Expect lots of entertainment, including live music, danc-

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PARTING THOUGHTS

Local Leaders

H o n o r e d at 20 1 8 E N PYs

ON TUESDAY, OCT. 9, THE CAPE CORAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PRESENTED THE 2018 EXCELLENCE IN NONPROFIT PERFORMANCE YEARLY AWARDS (ENPYS). CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU TO THE WINNERS AND FINALISTS FOR DEDICATING THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO IMPROVE OUR BELOVED SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY.

Winners: ++ Nonprofit Organization of the Year: The Heights Foundation ++ Nonprofit Rising Organization of the Year: Family Initiative, Inc. ++ Nonprofit Executive of the Year: Karen Putman-Watson, Our Mother's Home of Southwest Florida ++ Nonprofit Board Leader of the Year: J. Thomas Uhler, Southwest Florida Symphony ++ Nonprofit Employee of the Year: Aimee Cannon McLaughlin, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast-Lee/Hendry County ++ Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year: Scott Carpenter, The Laboratory Theater of Florida ++ Nonprofit Business Partner of the Year: Jason's Deli, Diana Hartman Willis ++ Community Impact Award: Mark Blust, Prawnbroker Restaurant Group, Watch D.O.G.S. ++ Paul Sanborn Service Above Self Award: Phil Deems ++ Elmer Tabor Generosity Award: Dennis Gingerich, Cape Christian Fellowship 34

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