Press Releases
Applications Open for Uncommon Friends Foundation Scholarships
by Gail Dolan | Jan 29, 2020 | Press Releases
Nomination deadline is April 1, 2020 The Uncommon Friends Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2020 student scholarship awards, which will be awarded to deserving students, veterans, struggling adults, disabled students, and single parents who are pursuing...
Fort Myers Woman’s Community Club Presents Holiday House 2019: “Colors of Christmas”
by Gail Dolan | Dec 7, 2019 | Press Releases
Popular Holiday Tradition Returns for 63rd Year in Downtown Fort Myers FORT MYERS, FL – Drawing from nature’s most vibrant and rich colors, the “Colors of Christmas” come together in a brilliant and festive kaleidoscope that will surely delight visitors to the 63rd...
Call for nominations for Uncommon Friends Foundation 2019 Business Ethics Award
by Gail Dolan | May 28, 2019 | Press Releases
Winner to be announced Nov. 14 at the Uncommon Evening Gala The Uncommon Friends Foundation has opened nominations for its 2019 Business Ethics Award that are due by September 1. Businesses in Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Hendry and Glades Counties who consistently...
Board Member Dr. Aysegul Timur Joins Florida Gulf Coast University Leadership Team
by Gail Dolan | May 24, 2019 | Press Releases
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) President Mike Martin has added Aysegul Timur to his leadership team as the assistant vice president of strategic initiatives, strategy and program innovation. Dr, Timur worked at Hodges University for the last 20 years, most...
Dr. Michael Martin to be the keynote speaker at the Uncommon Evening Gala – November 14, 2019
by Gail Dolan | May 2, 2019 | Press Releases
Michael V. Martin, Ph.D., President of Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) will be the featured keynote speaker at the annual Uncommon Evening Gala to be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019. The event chair is Alexandra Bremner, who will be assisted by co-chair Donna...
3rd Annual FGCU High School Ethics Case Competition Was a Huge Success
by Gail Dolan | May 2, 2019 | Press Releases
We recently co-sponsored our 3rd Annual High School Ethics Case Competition in conjunction with Florida Gulf Coast University’s Lutgert College of Business and Lee County Schools. Teams of students from local high schools grappled with a real-life, ethical dilemma,...
Waterfront Food and Brew Festival Here May 25
by Gail Dolan | Apr 18, 2019 | Press Releases
Food, beer and live music enthusiasts are invited to the first-ever River District Food and Brew Festival on Saturday, May 25 from noon to 8:00 p.m. at the historic Burroughs Home & Gardens located right on the waterfront at 2505 First Street in Fort Myers....
Anderson and Giovannelli Join Board of Directors
by Gail Dolan | Apr 2, 2019 | Press Releases
The Uncommon Friends Foundation recently added two prominent, community business leaders to its board of directors—Ward 4 Councilman for the City of Fort Myers Kevin Anderson and Melisa Giovannelli, a member of the board of directors of The School District of Lee...
“An Evening of Heroes and Inspiration”
by Gail Dolan | Mar 19, 2019 | Press Releases
The Uncommon Friends Foundation’s Distinguished Speakers Series presents "An Evening of Heroes and Inspiration" on April 10, 2019, featuring three courageous military heroes who have 77 years of military service among them. Two were also captured, imprisoned and...
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