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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2020 PUBLISHER

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Fort Myers Strong SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE AND IN FULL SWING AS WE ARE SLOWLY GETTING OUR FEET BACK UNDER US AFTER THE PAST FEW CHALLENGING MONTHS. We here at Fort Myers Lifestyle are so grateful to have such a strong community who cares about the health and safety of those around them. We want to once again thank all of

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business supporters, and the leaders of this great community that we have to celebrate.

As we continue to move forward and adjust to our new normal, we want you to know that we are here for you as well. We want to know and share the wonderful ways those in our community are stepping up to help others or are forging paths to create something new. Despite our different situations, we are all in this together and we are stronger with one another than we are alone.

Last month we cheered on the lovely ladies of our community and in this months edition we are highlighting our Fort Myers gents!

What are your favorite things about the men in your life? Is it their sense of humor

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and create. We truly have some talented gentlemen in our midst, and we’ve taken this issue to highlight some of them-getting to know who they are and what they are passionate about.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2020

FEATURES 14 Just to See You Smile Dr. Jared Ford shares his passion for oral health

18 The Musicmen The music makers of our community

22 Brewing a Community Meet the man behind Fort Myers Brewing Craft Beers

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32 From the Publisher’s Wish List Gift Ideas for the Men in Your Life

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Driver’s Notebook

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Back Stage

22 Local Limelight 26 Trend Setter 30 Locals Only 31

Lifestyle Calendar

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Serve Day Weekend During Cape Christian’s annual “Serve Day Weekend” in early March, the church supported Lee BIA Builders Care by heading into the community and serving SWFL through practical acts of kindness. Neighbors and Lee County police officers joined Cape Christian in identifying local homeowners, schools, and businesses in need of improvements, landscaping clean-up and upgrades, exterior painting and general upkeep projects.

Valerie’s House Launches Virtual Grief Support Groups Due to the pandemic restrictions, Valerie’s House families were not able to meet in-person for their regularly scheduled grief support group sessions. Staff members worked remotely to keep families connected during this uncertain time by holding virtual meetings.

Using a secure and HIPAA compliant platform, the virtual support groups were available to all children and families in the program.

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Providing Meals to SWFL Families Crave Culinaire partnered with local farmers and distributors, including award-winning chocolatier, Norman Love Confections, to launch Crave Pantry to help provide a variety of food and household items to families, for pick-up or delivery. They also expanded the Crave2Go gourmet prepared meal delivery service and brought the love of chocolate and desserts from Norman Love Confections directly to citizens’ doors.

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Easter Treats from Norman Love Norman Love Confections introduced its most Eggsquisite, limited-edition 2020 Easter Collection featuring 10 rich egg crèmes in white, dark and milk chocolate. In addition to fruity favorites strawberry, raspberry, lemon and orange, the collection’s delicacies include vanilla, coffee, coconut, caramel, Madagascar chocolate and peanut butter.

FMBrew’s Crafted Spiked Seltzer Fort Myers Brewing Company has launched the area’s first line of locally crafted spiked seltzer beverages, Spyk’d Hard Seltzer. Cool, refreshing and freshly made, the new spiked seltzer is brewed naturally gluten free with all-natural flavorings, fermented just like FMBrew’s other popular craft brews. More than a half-dozen popular flavors are now being rotated in the tap room.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

JUST TO SEE YOU SMILE DR. JARED FORD CARING FOR YOUR ORAL HEALTH ARTICLE AUBREY SEWELL | PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMITTED BY FORD SIGNATURE DENTISTRY

Dr. Ford and family

YOUR SMILE IS ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS THAT PEOPLE NOTICE ABOUT YOU. It’s actually one of the features most remembered by people after having met someone for the first time. Having an incredible smile can benefit you in many ways and many people strive to attain those picture-perfect pearly whites, but equally important, if not more so, is the health of your mouth. Dr. Jared Ford of Ford Signature Dentistry is one of the leading dentists for comprehensive cosmetic and restorative dentistry in Fort Myers and he strives to provide his patients with exactly what they need, from routine and preventative care to smile makeovers, to have healthy, confident smiles they love.

The goal of Ford Signature Dentistry is to be the last dentist patients ever see by striving to provide both the best that dentistry has to offer and results that leave their patients completely satisfied and feeling like family. Dr. Ford has been pursuing this goal since 2013 when he started his practice after taking over for a retiring doctor. After four years in that office, he relocated his practice to his current site at 7630 Cambridge Manor Pl, Fort Myers.

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From the minute you walk into the building, it is obvious

Additional aspects that aide in Dr. Ford providing

this is not your typical dental office. The traditional wait-

exceptional care include his continuing education and

ing room has been replaced with a living room environ-

the inclusion of the latest dental technology. Dentistry

ment and you are treated to a comfort menu to customize

is a field that is constantly changing and progressing,

your visit. From blankets and headphones to massage

and is doing so at a very quick pace. With the complex

and heated dental chairs, there are different options to

nature of dentistry and the pursuit of excellence, Jared

put you at ease during your appointment. In addition,

has flown across the country to learn from the best. In

their focus on creating a family atmosphere and building

taking courses, attending conferences, learning from

a dentist/patient relationship immediately makes patients

experts, and applying the knowledge he gains, he is able

feel welcome. Dr. Ford understands that everyone has dif-

to deliver amazing dentistry. Knowing the science behind

ferent desires and goals when it comes to their oral health

the process, executing the best techniques, and using

and fostering a relationship with patients allows him to

the right materials to implement the right plan for each

work with them to achieve those results. He takes time

case, Jared is able to cater to each one of his patients. A

to explain each patient’s individual dental condition and

significant part of developing the correct action plan and

discusses all the options that are available to them. It may

treating patients is the technology Dr. Ford chooses to

be giving people with failing teeth a new set of teeth or

use. There are no impressions when it comes to getting

world class veneers and crowns; it may be setting them

a mold of the patient’s teeth. Instead, a digital scanner,

up with a specialist he considers part of his team to give

CONTINUED >

them expert service with their distinct issue; however, no matter the course of treatment, Dr. Ford desires to see each patient’s vision come to fruition through the healthiest and best course of action.

Kent's Before

Kent's After

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which is more accurate and much easier on the patient, is used. A dental microscope allows him to see things much more clearly and precisely for accurate diagnosis and treatment. There is a 3d printer in the office to print models of patients’ Carole's Before

teeth to create whitening and mouth guards and their use of digital photography insures the best esthetics for each case. On top of the options chosen from the customized menu to create an atmosphere of relaxation, nitrous sedation is used in certain situations to help calm the patient.

For the most part, Dr. Ford’s practice is geared towards treating adults. He likes to focus on complete dental care with an emphasis on cosmetics because that can have such a great impact on peoples’ lives. As people age, their teeth can discolor and get worn down and he loves having the ability to bring back someone’s youthful look by changing their smile, which in many cases takes off years. Dentistry is his art; he works with his hands to create masterpieces. Even though teeth may not seem very artistic, seeing some of his before and after cases will change your mind.

Kent is an ongoing case and probably one of Dr.

Carole's After

Ford’s favorites. Kent never really thought about how much a smile could change him until later in life. In an ideal world, orthodontics would have been the best treatment, but Kent was trying to avoid that route. After evaluating him, Dr. Ford was able to test drive his smile through position planning before even one of his teeth was touched. From the moment he was shown what the outcome could be with Dr. Ford’s plan of action, Kent was excited and ready to jump into his transformation. Currently, Kent’s top teeth are complete and his bottom teeth are still in process, but his happiness over the change he is seeing in the mirror assures Dr. Ford of the difference he is making in people’s lives.

Another patient Dr. Ford worked with was Carole.

She sought his help because she was dissatisfied with her smile, the way it had changed with age, losing its youthfulness and attractiveness. She stated, “I was getting to the point where I wasn’t smiling. I was very conscious of when I talked to people. My teeth had changed, very yellowed, and I was having a lot of uncomfortable things happen as I was eating.” Dr. Ford began working with her, once again starting

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with her top teeth, and once she saw the changes, she

emergencies in order to protect everyone’s health and to

knew there was no way she couldn’t do the bottom ones

alleviate the burden that dental pain and infection would

as well. Her reaction to his work and her transformation?

place on emergency rooms. Teledentistry has been an

“This has changed my life in so many ways!”

innovative service Ford Signature Dentistry uses to com-

One thing that Dr. Ford wants everyone to keep in mind

municate to their patients without having them physically

is that taking care of their teeth with routine maintenance

come in. Teledentistry is a real advantage for smile con-

can prevent future problems that could develop into big-

sultations or elective procedures as they can see a lot by

ger and more extreme issues. Many people assume that

video conferencing. Oral health is an important part of

pain is an indicator that treatment is needed. However, in

everyone’s wellbeing and Dr. Ford, along with his team at

dentistry pain is a very bad sign. A lot of dental problems

Ford Signature Dentistry, look forward to caring for both

will never hurt or only hurt when they are very severe,

current and future patients in whatever capacity they can.

therefore narrowing treatment options and calling for more drastic measures to rectify.

While Dr. Ford treats patients daily and is always on call for unexpected situations outside of office hours, his dentistry has been greatly affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the peak, his office was limited to treating

This has changed my li fe in so many ways!”

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The Musicmen

ARTICLE AUBREY SEWELL PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMITTED BY M. JOLLIE & S. FARST

TOM PETTY ONCE SAID THAT “MUSIC IS PROBA-

in the music industry and discovering unknown artists, here

BLY THE ONLY REAL MAGIC” AND WITH HOW THE

in SWFL or in his travels across the country, solo or with his

WORLD HAS UNFOLDED THIS YEAR, MAGIC IS JUST

band, Powerhouse: Next Generation.

WHAT WE HAVE ALL HOPED FOR, SOUGHT AFTER,

His music reflects his many facets. His cover songs

AND NEEDED A DOSE OF. Two of our incredibly tal-

showcase him as the ultimate entertainer and he loves belt-

ented local musicians, Matty Jollie and Steve Farst, have

ing out sing-a-long classics. As a songwriter, he is a lyrical

a passion for music that flows through them to reach,

storyteller, pulling the listener right into the song with him

inspire, affect, and move everyone who has the privilege

so they feel each word, note, and emotion as if it’s their own.

to experience their magic.

With favorite songs “She Talks to Angels” and “New York

Matt Jollie was born with music in his genes as his father,

State of Mind” to sing and desires to open for singer-song-

Bill Jollie, was a musician. From the time he could walk, he

writers John Mayer, Shawn Mendes, or Ed Sheeran with his

watched his father perform and before the age of five, Mattie,

guitar or croon with the infamous Frank Sinatra and Michael

propped up on a barstool, had his stage debut singing

Buble, the width of his talent equals the depth of his passion.

“Stand By Me” during one of his dad’s shows and received a

Stepping onto the stage both satisfies and sets his soul on

standing ovation. With that positive response and watching

fire. “It’s better than any adrenaline rush. It’s literally my

the effect his father’s music had on people as he grew up,

life force. My absolute favorite moment is the split second

Matty knew he wanted to follow in those footsteps. He finds

before the very first note. You’re looking at the audience,

his inspiration, motivation and joy in supporting his friends

they’re looking back at you. You’re the center of attention.

TWO MEN, ONE PASSION

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M at t J o l l i e

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St e v e Fa r st

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The anticipation, anxiety, and excitement right before you start

There’s no filter, no pretense; it’s just raw expression. His music

is unlike anything I’ve ever felt. When you get that first positive

is his own. As a younger artist, he attempted to sound just like

reaction from the crowd, it literally makes every single second of

the original singer of whatever song he was performing, but as

practice, and every mile traveled, totally worth it.”

he has come into his own, his focus has shifted to putting his

With the world being such a weird place lately, Matty feels like

“fingerprint” on each arrangement to make it uniquely his.

musicians are more important than ever because people need an

Steve loves that Ft. Myers is his musical home base. Instead of

escape. He has been streaming live acoustic performances from

him traveling around to reach different audiences, he performs

his “Living Room Lounge” on his Facebook account to help peo-

in his own community to audiences that come to him from all

ple through these uncertain times and he has done so in such

over the country and the world. He has done his share of trav-

an authentic way that his social media platform and fan base is

eling, though, and in doing so has had the privilege of opening

growing beyond the scope of his imagination.

for “Night Ranger” and joining “Winger” on stage; now he’s just

Steve Farst was 15 years old when he stepped into a music

waiting for the day he gets to open for John Mayer.

store and had his eyes land on an electric guitar. He wasn’t very

With the current health crisis, Steve’s business has suf-

good at sports, and honestly wasn’t into music as piano and key-

fered greatly as events have been rescheduled, put on hold or

boards bored him, but he had been searching for something to

cancelled all together. Steve has also taken to online shows

connect with and the guitar was his answer. It didn’t matter if it

through his Facebook page. This format is a new frontier, prov-

was rock, metal, country, or blues, the guitar became an extension

ing its value not only to those watching, but to Steve’s own

of him. Loving this instrument and growing up in the 80’s, with

sanity and feeling of purpose. The support from his existing

rock and roll and complex guitar shreds, was the perfect pairing.

friends and fans is humbling and the new fans he’s reaching is

It wasn’t until later in his music career that Steve started singing,

astounding. His positivity, shout-outs to those tuned in “Live,”

but that was a perfect fit as well and rounded him out as an artist.

and playing people’s requests as they come in is the breath

Stepping onto the stage is like coming home for Steve. Whatever

of fresh air his followers need, his new fans are seeking, and

has been on his mind just disappears and nothing else matters.

everyone keeps returning to.

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ARTICLE AUBREY SEWELL | PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMITTED BY FORT MYERS BREWING COMPANY

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“BEING A BREWER IS A LABOR OF LOVE, AND THE WORK IS EXPONENTIALLY REWARDING,” SAYS CO-OWNER AND BREWER OF FORT MYERS BREWING COMPANY, ROB WHYTE. What started as a passionate homebrewing hobby in the early 90’s, has now become the areas’ first microbrewery business. Since their modest beginnings in 2013, FM Brewing has grown to a four-vessel, 30-barrel brew system that churns out draft beer for tasting, while an expanded packaging and distribution facility brings craft brews to local restaurants and supermarket chains. They proudly carry a signature line of award-winning flagship beers, in addition to seasonal brews and small batch specialties. Their brews have earned many awards, including golds at the Best Florida Beer Competition, a silver at the 2018 World Beer Cup and a bronze at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival. Fort Myers Brewing was even named “Best Large Brewery in Florida” in 2016.

Rob’s typical day starts off working with his team to get production started. He helps check the brewing equipment and prep the canning line production. In addition to the taproom, their beers are poured at over 1,000 locations, including local restaurants, bars and retail outlets, so an important part of Rob’s day is to ensure all of the orders are ready for distribution. FM Brew is constantly developing

MEET ROB WHYTE OF FORT MYERS BREWING

new beers, so much of the day is filled with brainstorming, inventing and tasting different brews, perfecting recipes their loyal customers will enjoy and planning for how they will bring these new products to the community. There are a lot of moving parts involved in this effort, and as the business has grown, they’ve brought together a great team of brewers and team members that contribute to every step of this process. In his “previous life,” Rob was a software developer so it’s quite normal to find Rob at a computer or in front of a new piece CONTINUED >

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of equipment that he’s building or perfecting. He’s always tinkering – writing new software to help the brewing process, working on new ways to make their equipment more efficient, and even writing the software that drives their entire brew system.

While operations have looked a bit different in recent months due to the pandemic, on a “regular” night, Rob and his wife Jen can be found at the brewery. Not only do they have a love for craft beer, they have a passion for cultivating community. They strive to create a homelike atmosphere for friends and family to gather together and a place for strangers to become friends. Their greatest point of pride besides providing beverages to please the palate of any beer-lover has been creating a fun space for their beloved community to share.

With live music, food trucks and a hundred of their closest friends, it’s like a giant family- and pet-friendly!- tailgate party. They always like to say it’s “The best beer you will ever drink. In a parking lot.”

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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals and businesses can rely on trusted relationships with Edison National Bank for on-site decision-making and individualized services that only a community bank can offer.

Its offices serving Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva remain open, and the bank encourages using OnLine AnyTime internet banking, mobile banking and deposits, Edison Remote Deposit, and transactions via ATM, drive-up and walk-up window. No-fee ATM transactions are available at any Publix through the Presto! Network.

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Fort Myers Lifestyle | June 2020

DUE TO THE RECENT HEALTH CRISIS, THESE EVENTS MAY HAVE BEEN AFFECTED. WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED AS TO ANY CHANGES IN THEIR DETIALS.

JUNE

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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of SWFL. Enjoy dinner and 17

SWFL SPACECON

auction and raffle baskets galore!

rounds of bingo with prizes of designer bags and jewelry. Silent

Araba Shrine Temple

Grab a group of friends and come

This fun, family friendly event is a hit

join us! This event sells out, so don't

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for all ages. Meet some of the actors

wait to get your tickets!

THE BIG RUN FORT MYERS

Comic Book Industry. There will be

from Power Rangers, Walking Dead & more. Plus Meet Guests from the

Lakes Park

Costume Contests, Table top gaming,

For the third year, Fleet Feet and

Cosplay Lipsynching Battle, Video

Brooks will join forces for a 5K that

Game Demos, Game Tournaments,

brings thousands of runners together

Vendors, Celebrity Q&A's & more.

on Global Running Day to do what

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they love most—run!

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TASTE OF LEE TROPICAL FRUIT FESTIVAL

A RECYCLED NIGHT IN BLACK AND WHITE

City Gate Ministries, 1735 Jackson St.

This annual event will feature free

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point

locally grown fruit and vegetable

Resort and Spa

tasting, exotic fruits on display,

This one-of-a-kind experience will

tropical fruit trees, herbs, cheeses,

showcase

honey, and more for sale, as well

local

way-ready

designers run-

ensembles

crafted

as information on how to grow

from bags of recycled clothing and

plants and classes on edible natives

accessories.

and growing tropical fruit trees.

The haute couture

fundraiser will include hor d’oeuvres, champagne, a 3-course meal, silent and live auctions, dancing, and cash bar. 100% of its proceeds will be given to Dress for Success, which benefits local women who are working towards economic independence.

20 WATERMELON FESTIVAL Fleamasters

In addition to the regular Fleamasters booths,

food

and

merchandise,

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you will find various varieties of

HOMEBREWER NIGHT AT THE FARM

as watermelon eating and seed

locally

grown

watermelon

and

enjoy special competitions such spitting competitions.

Southern Fresh Famers/ Crazy Dingo Brewing

Come enjoy FREE home-brew craft beer samples from Local SWFL

24 4TH ANNUAL BLING AND BAGS BINGO

Would you like to get in touch with

Crowne Plaza at Bell Tower Shops

Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/

while also coming to support your

It's time for the 4th annual fundraiser

FortMyers using the Get In Touch

local craft beer scene!

benefiting Children's Advocacy Center

link and let us know what you think.

homebrewers. This is a great opportunity to taste unique beer made by award winning local home brewers

us? We would love to hear from you!

CityLifestyle.com/FortMyers

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FROM THE PUBLISHER'S WISH LIST

LOCAL’S CHOICE

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FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS ARTICLE ROB HANNON

WAXED CANVAS DOPP KIT The Ryder is a compact toiletry bag with full grain leather trim, antique brass hardware, a top zipper, and snap down ends.

Korchmar.com $125.00

IPHONE 11 PRO MAX WALLET LEATHER CASE This classic case is carefully designed for those who want to avoid bulky pockets and like to keep their essentials all-in-one.

Vajacases.com $129

RAMBLER 20 OZ TUMBLER WITH MAGSLIDER LID A durable stainless steel with double-wall vacuum insulation to protect your hot or cold beverage at all costs.

Yeti.com $29.99

THE BRANSON BOOT Full grain leather boot with plaid wool and snaps, fully-lined with calfskin and handmade in Spain. taftclothing.com $275

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CHIPPO GOLF GAME A patented, mind-blowing mash-up of golf and traditional backyard games! shop.mashable.com $158.99

GEO PIT CYAN Made with revolutionary Buttercloth fabric, it’s heavenly soft to the touch and feels like your favorite t-shirt. buttercloth.com $118

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