Tampa Convention Center 333 South Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602

Fosters, GEICO Powersports, and Mount Gay Rum

Tampa Boat Show Friday, September 10 through Sunday, September 12 Fees: $9.00 for adults (16 and older); FREE for kids 15 and under All military personnel, EMT’s, Fire Fighters and Police get in FREE on September 11 with valid ID Adult tickets purchased online before September 10 receive a $2.00 discount Thousands of new and seasoned boaters are expected to visit the 2010 Tampa Boat Show Sept. 10-12 at the Tampa Convention Center. In addition to the vast selection of boats and marine products on land and in-water, the boat show offers fun attractions including the Discover Boating Dock, featuring free boat rides and boat handling courses; the new Tampa Fire & Rescue Fire Boat; live music at the Party Barge; the Affordability Pavilion, displaying boats that can be financed for $250 a month or less; and much more.

Claudia Brooks D'Avanzo 404.898.0423 davanzo@creativecomminc.com

Cape Coral Hope Hospice House Community Room at 2430 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral

Lance McKinney, partner with the elder law firm of Osterhout, McKinney & Prather, P.A., announced a series of speaking engagements open to the public to be held in September and October. The series will focus on how to serve as a fiduciary. Each of the free sessions will begin at 9:30 a.m. lasting one hour and take place in the Cape Coral Hope Hospice House Community Room at 2430 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral, located between Del Prado and Cleveland Avenue. The Sept. 10 session addresses “Representative Payee Responsibilities: Social Security has agreed to allow you to serve as Representative Payee for someone else.” This means you are in charge but there are strings attached. This presentation addresses duties of the representative payee and practical solutions to avoid liability when serving. On Sept. 17, McKinney will present “Trustees: How to serve when distribution is the primary goal.” This session will cover a trustee’s primary legal duties and provide practical advice when winding up a trust after the death of the loved one. The final session on Oct. 1 will focus on the duties and traps when serving as a trustee on a long-term basis. This presentation will address the primary legal duties of a trustee and cover issues common for long-term trust administration. “By opening up our knowledge to everyone through the creation of speaking sessions like the ones we will be holding in September and October, we are able to help more individuals in our community by answering questions on perplexing matters concerning elder issues,” McKinney said. Osterhout, McKinney & Prather, P.A. is celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2010 and specializes in Florida Medicaid Law, Florida Asset Protection and Florida Elder Law Services. For two decades, the attorneys of Osterhout, McKinney & Prather, P.A. have been committed to providing legal services to the elderly of Southwest Florida, assisting them in protecting their assets, preserving their independence and maintaining their security as they confront the concerns of aging and illness. A complete list of speaking engagements open to the public is available on the firm’s website at www.omplaw.com. For more information, call 239-939-4888.

A complete list of speaking engagements open to the public is available on the firm’s website at www.omplaw.com. For more information, call 239-939-4888.

Cape Coral Hope Hospice House Community Room at 2430 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral

Osterhout, McKinney & Prather, P.A.

Lance McKinney, partner with the elder law firm of Osterhout, McKinney & Prather, P.A., announced a series of speaking engagements open to the public to be held in September and October. The series will focus on how to serve as a fiduciary. The four part series will begin Friday, Sept. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Each of the free sessions will last one hour and take place in the Cape Coral Hope Hospice House Community Room at 2430 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral, located between Del Prado and Cleveland Avenue. The Sept. 3 topic is entitled “Power of Attorney and Health Care Surrogate: Legal duties and practical tips of service.” This presentation will help family members know what is needed to advocate for their loved ones and keep themselves out of trouble. The second session on Sept. 10 addresses “Representative Payee Responsibilities: Social Security has agreed to allow you to serve as Representative Payee for someone else.” This means you are in charge but there are strings attached. This presentation addresses duties of the representative payee and practical solutions to avoid liability when serving. On Sept. 17, McKinney will present “Trustees: How to serve when distribution is the primary goal.” This session will cover a trustee’s primary legal duties and provide practical advice when winding up a trust after the death of the loved one. The final session on Oct. 1 will focus on the duties and traps when serving as a trustee on a long-term basis. This presentation will address the primary legal duties of a trustee and cover issues common for long-term trust administration. “By opening up our knowledge to everyone through the creation of speaking sessions like the ones we will be holding in September and October, we are able to help more individuals in our community by answering questions on perplexing matters concerning elder issues,” McKinney said. Osterhout, McKinney & Prather, P.A. is celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2010 and specializes in Florida Medicaid Law, Florida Asset Protection and Florida Elder Law Services. For two decades, the attorneys of Osterhout, McKinney & Prather, P.A. have been committed to providing legal services to the elderly of Southwest Florida, assisting them in protecting their assets, preserving their independence and maintaining their security as they confront the concerns of aging and illness. A complete list of speaking engagements open to the public is available on the firm’s website at www.omplaw.com. For more information, call 239-939-4888.

A complete list of speaking engagements open to the public is available on the firm’s website at www.omplaw.com. For more information, call 239-939-4888.

Pelican Preserve Golf Club in Fort Myers, Raptor Bay Golf Club in Bonita Springs and Venetian Golf & River Club in Venice

Proceeds benefit Folds of Honor Foundation WCI Communities, the Bonita Springs-based lifestyle community developer and homebuilder, is offering unique ways for area golfers to support the United States Armed Forces during Labor Day weekend. “Patriot Golf Day” extends Friday, Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 6, and benefits the Folds of Honor Foundation, which supports families of military personnel who have become disabled or lost their lives in the line of duty. Golfers can participate throughout the weekend in a number of opportunities: • Pelican Preserve Golf Club in Fort Myers is offering a $30 daily fee for a round of golf and will donate $5 to the Folds of Honor Foundation for every round played. Participants can register for the closest-to-the-pin contest for $10, and half of the 50-50 payout goes to the Foundation. Patriot Golf Day shirts and caps are also available, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the cause. • Raptor Bay Golf Club in Bonita Springs is hosting a par 3 contest with a $10 entry fee and a 50-50 payout. Golfers may also purchase Patriot Golf Day hats and shirts to benefit the foundation. • Venetian Golf & River Club in Venice will provide a free round of golf, valid through Oct. 31, 2010, for every $25 donation to the Folds of Honor Foundation. Additionally, a $10 donation qualifies for an entry to win a one-hour golf lesson with Head Golf Professional Chris Souchak. For more information, visit www.WCIGolf.com and click on “Patriot Golf Day.” WCI has been creating amenity-rich, master-planned lifestyle communities since 1946. Florida-based WCI caters to primary, retirement and second-home buyers in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. WCI offers traditional and tower home choices with prices from the low-$100,000s to more than $3 million. In addition to homebuilding and development, WCI generates revenues from its Prudential Florida Real Estate Services, mortgage and title services, and its recreational amenities, as well as through land sales and joint ventures. For more information, visit www.WCICommunities.com.

or more information, visit www.WCIGolf.com and click on “Patriot Golf Day.”

AmericInn Hotel Conference Room 5931 Fruitville Road (I-75 & Exit 210) Sarasota, Florida 34232

FTI of Sarasota

SARASOTA, FL---The Firearms Training Institute of Sarasota will host an NRA First Steps Pistol Course on Saturday 28 August at the AmericInn Hotel Conference Room at 5931 Fruitville Road. The Course will be taught by local NRA Certified Instructors and cover the basics of safe gun handling and shooting. This course meets the Florida training requirements for Concealed Carry Permit applicants. Non-residents are also eligible.

Dr. Colbert 941-706-4358 drgeraldcolbert@gmail.com

The RITZ Ybor 1503 E. 7th Ave. Tampa, FL 33605 (813) 247-2555

TBTF Foundation

Join the technology industry for a night of fun, live music, great food, a fantastic silent auction, exclusive VIP Backstage Party and the Battle of the Bands. Proceeds from the event benefit the TBTF Foundation a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that provides support, scholarships and programs for at-risk youth in the Tampa Bay area pursuing careers in Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math. We are seeking local bands to participate in the Battle of the Bands, silent auction donations, sponsors and volunteers. For more information, contact dlangton@tbtf.org or (813) 341-8283, ext. 5. Registration for the event will be available soon at www.tampabaytechjam.com.

Deanne Langton (813) 341-8283, ext. 5 dlangton@tbtf.org Lisa Pagano 813-787-7078 lpagano@planaheadevents-southtampa.com

United Way at 7273 Concourse Blvd., Fort Myers

Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA, Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants, will host the first in its series of free “Sunrise Quickinars” for nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, Aug. 24. The first session topic is “Budgeting and Functional Expense Allocations”. Focusing on accounting practices and requirements specifically for nonprofits, the series of six seminars are coordinated with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation in partnership with United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades. Registration and a continental breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. The seminar will last from 8:15 until 10 a.m. All seminars will be held at the United Way at 7273 Concourse Blvd., Fort Myers. Space is still available but participants must register in advance by contacting Shamera Rye at shamera.rye@mbcopa.com or 239-939-5775. Future sessions include: Sept. 14 – “Internal Control and Fraud in the Nonprofit Community” Sept. 28 – “Investments for Nonprofits” Oct. 12 – “Nonprofit Policies” Oct. 26 – “Understanding Nonprofit Financial Statements and Board Oversight” Nov. 9 – “Financial Analysis and Ratios for Nonprofits” “Community involvement and volunteerism are integral components of our culture,” said Lori Wilson, shareholder in the firm. “We believe giving back to the community and by sharing our expertise in accurate financial reporting, controls, policies, analysis and more, we help local nonprofits make sure they are in compliance with donors, grantors and taxing authorities.” Since 1979, Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA has been working with nonprofit organizations in Lee and Collier counties helping them achieve their goals. Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA serves clients across the nation by performing accounting and auditing, tax preparation, bookkeeping and consulting. The firm has 24 staff members and provides accounting and bookkeeping services for timeshares, nonprofit organizations, condominium and homeowner associations and medical practices as well as individuals and businesses. Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA is the outgrowth of a regional CPA firm first established in Miami in 1953 and the Fort Myers branch opened in 1979. For more information, visit www.mbcopa.com or call 239-939-5775.

Register in advance by contacting Shamera Rye at shamera.rye@mbcopa.com or 239-939-5775.

United Way at 7273 Concourse Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33908

For the second year, Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA, Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants, will host a series of free “Sunrise Quickinars” for nonprofit organizations over the next few months. Focusing on accounting practices and requirements specifically for nonprofits, all the seminars are coordinated with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation in partnership with United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades. The first session “Budgeting and Functional Expense Allocations” will be held Tuesday, Aug. 24. Future sessions include: Sept. 14 – “Internal Control and Fraud in the Nonprofit Community” Sept. 28 – “Investments for Nonprofits” Oct. 12 – “Nonprofit Policies” Oct. 26 – “Understanding Nonprofit Financial Statements and Board Oversight” Nov. 9 – “Financial Analysis and Ratios for Nonprofits” “Community involvement and volunteerism are integral components of our culture,” said Lori Wilson, shareholder in the firm. “We believe giving back to the community and by sharing our expertise in accurate financial reporting, controls, policies, analysis and more, we help local nonprofits make sure they are in compliance with donors, grantors and taxing authorities.” Since 1979, Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA has been working with nonprofit organizations in Lee and Collier counties helping them achieve their goals. Registration and a continental breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. The seminars will last from 8:15 until 10 a.m. All seminars will be held at the United Way at 7273 Concourse Blvd., Fort Myers. Space is limited and participants must register in advance by contacting Shamera Rye at shamera.rye@mbcopa.com or 239-939-5775. Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA serves clients across the nation by performing accounting and auditing, tax preparation, bookkeeping and consulting. The firm has 24 staff members and provides accounting and bookkeeping services for timeshares, nonprofit organizations, condominium and homeowner associations and medical practices as well as individuals and businesses. Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA is the outgrowth of a regional CPA firm first established in Miami in 1953 and the Fort Myers branch opened in 1979. For more information, visit www.mbcopa.com or call 239-939-5775.

Space is limited and participants must register in advance by contacting Shamera Rye at shamera.rye@mbcopa.com or 239-939-5775.

Verandah information center – located just two miles east of I-75 on State Road 80.

Verandah still collecting school supplies for Lee County students donors at Verandah information center receive a special gift Lee County Public Schools open Monday, Aug. 23, but students throughout the district will continue needing school supplies even after the first bell has rung. Verandah, the 1,456-acre master-planned community located along a 1.75-mile stretch of the Orange River in Fort Myers, will continue collecting school supplies at its information center through Wednesday, Sept. 1 to help bridge the gap. Members of the public are encouraged to drop by the Verandah information center – located just two miles east of I-75 on State Road 80 – with any type of school supplies, including paper, pencils, pens, markers, book bags, composition books, binders, rulers and more. In return, every donor will receive a special thank you gift of Verandah marmalade and honey. “Especially in today’s economy, families are often struggling to provide the items necessary for their kids to be successful in school,” said Kelli Eastman, director of sales at Verandah. “It’s been gratifying to see the support throughout Lee County and from our own residents. This last push for donations is really important.” Supplies will be donated through The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. Verandah offers villa homes and estate, custom and traditional single-family homes in a variety of neighborhoods, including homes available for immediate occupancy. Home and homesite packages are priced from the low $200,000s to more than $1 million, and pricing on homesites now start in the $50,000s. For more information, visit www.Verandah.com, or call 866-694-7199.

For more information, visit www.Verandah.com, or call 866-694-7199.

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E & E Wellness Solutions, LLC

Eliminate Costly Work-Related Injuries That are Draining the Profitability out of Your Business Learn how to limit common workforce injuries by identifying and implementing sound prevention strategies. "How do we reduce our workers compensation costs?" While increasing awareness may help, employees need to know the early signs and symptoms of an injury and take steps that will prevent costly workers’ compensation claims. If they continue to believe, "maybe it will go away", it almost always leads to a more costly injury…leaving your bottom line and business at risk. Dr. Ken Kaufman, adjunct faculty for State College of Florida and president of E & E Wellness Solutions, helps business leaders eliminate injury and sickness costs that are reducing their profitability. He teaches you how to identify and reverse the poor worker health and injury rates that weigh down your business. Discover the important risk factors for chronic injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, back injuries and tendinitis and strategies to prevent them. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to: Identify the causes of injuries of your workforce that are killing your business Recognize the early signs and symptoms of the most common work-related injuries Implement a sound 4 point prevention strategy to reduce the risk factors for injury Evaluate your work and home environment to reduce or eliminate injury stressors Create a prevention-conscious culture among your employees to improve profitability As an added bonus, the first 50 registrants will receive Dr. Kaufman’s white paper, "Health Care Reform and Wellness for Small Business", to help you identify other areas of cost containment through wellness and prevention. Can't make it to the webinar? As a paid registrant, you and your employees will have unlimited access to a recording of the program including the audio, video and Power Point slides for 90 days or more. Suggested attendees: Business leaders, human resource professionals and employees interested in decreasing injury rates.

Dr. Ken Kaufman 1400 Cattlemen Road Suite 103 Sarasota, FL 34232

Noodles Italian Cafe & Sushi Bar

Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, Business Dynamix, Deazzle.com and C2 Communications

Naples, FL – On Tuesday, August 17th, Naples LinkUp will host its 3rd quarterly networking event at Noodles Italian Café & Sushi Bar from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Naples LinkUp is a business networking organization that helps connect professionals in person and online, fostering business growth and success in the local market. Sponsored by the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, Business Dynamix, Deazzle.com, C2 Communications and Noodles Italian Café & Sushi Bar, this event is FREE and open to all business professionals interested in expanding their network. Register online at www.NaplesLinkUp.com.

Lakes Regional Library 15290 Bass Road Fort Myers, FL 33919

Social Media Club of Southwest Florida

Kids and computers often go hand in hand. Online skills are invaluable in modern education but this boon to the learning experience can be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It's impossible to watch your child's every online move, so how can you keep them safe? The next event of the Social Media Club of Southwest Florida, offered just ahead of the back to school hustle and bustle, will provide this essential information. Sergeant Stephanie Eller, of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, will offer an important presentation created by the Florida Attorney General. She will also discuss her personal experience as a detective dealing with Southwest Florida crimes involving online predators, sexting and cyberbullying. Also presenting will be Chrissie Scelsi, a steering committee member and entertainment lawyer in Port Charlotte. Chrissie will broach virtual worlds and social games for children and the privacy issues they present. Parents will learn about the mechanisms that online services employ to protect users and the laws that govern online privacy. She will also discuss issues that have arisen as a result of the exchange of goods online, treated as gambling in some states.

Event admission is free, but please RSVP online or visit http://www.smcswfl.org for more details.

AmericInn Hotel Conference Room 5931 Fruitville Road (I-75 @ Exit 210) Sarasota, Florida 34232

FTI of Sarasota

SARASOTA, FL---The Firearms Training Institute of Sarasota will host an NRA First Steps Pistol Course on Saturday 14 August at the AmericInn Hotel Conference Room at 5931 Fruitville Road. Class starts at 8:00am. The Course will be taught by local NRA Certified Instructors and cover the basics of safe gun handling and shooting. The four-hour Course will emphasize the safe and proper handling and use of pistols. Participants will learn about firearm safety, parts and operation, shooting fundamentals, maintenance, storage options and much more. This course meets the Florida training requirements for Concealed Carry Permit applicants. Non-residents are also eligible. For details on the course, contact Dr. Gerald Colbert at (941) 706-4358 or drgeraldcolbert@gmail.com or www.ftisarasota.com

Dr. Gerald Colbert 941-706-4358 drgeraldcolbert@gmail.com

Pelican Preserve Clubhouse, Treeline Ave. at Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers

GFA International

Strategies for Sustaining Tourism in Times of Adversity FORT MYERS, FL – Lee County’s tourism director Tamara Pigott will explain strategies for sustaining tourism in the face of the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico and challenging worldwide economic conditions at the Real Estate Investment Society’s (REIS) August 10th luncheon meeting. In addition to Lee County’s efforts to overcome negative news, Pigott will provide a forecast for tourism business in the coming months and offer ideas for local businesses to capitalize on county promotions. She is also expected to address funding priorities for major projects, including beach renourishment and the new baseball stadium. Following the presentation, Pigott will respond to questions of specific interest to luncheon attendees. Tamara Pigott is the Executive Director of the Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau, overseeing the promotion of the area as a travel destination for business and pleasure. She previously served as vice president of a research company, analyzing the economic feasibility of local developments and business opportunities. The meeting is sponsored by GFA International and will begin promptly at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, August 10th in the Osprey Room at Pelican Preserve’s Clubhouse, on Treeline Avenue at Colonial Boulevard, one mile east of I-75 exit 136 in Fort Myers. Admission is $25.00 for members and $35.00 for guests, which includes lunch. Reservations are required by August 4th and may be made at the REIS web site: www.reis-swfl.org.

reservations@reis-swfl.org