Studio Express renovates bus into mobile music studio

Fort Myers business creates studio for Boys & Girls Club of Delaware

A renovated school bus is ready to rock-n-roll - as a totally transformed, state-of-the-art, mobile music studio for the benefit of hundreds of kids with the Boys & Girls Club of Delaware The non-profit’s first in-person peek at the finished product was held recently in Fort Myers when club representatives picked up the keys from local creative design firm, Studio Express

Unrecognizable from its original state, the bus now boasts a shock of electric blue exterior paint, bold graffiti art inside and out (thanks to SWFL rapper/artist KJ-52),

Hamman steps down as president and CEO of Greater For t Myers Chamber

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced that Brian Hamman, president and CEO, has stepped down from his role, effective immediately, in order to focus on his family as his father navigates a serious health condition

Hamman will continue to fulfill his responsibilities as Lee County Commissioner for District 4.

“This has been a difficult decision as I’ve valued the relationships that have been built with our members, our s u p p o r t i v e b o a r d o f d i r e c t o r s a n d o u r h a r d w o r k i n g Chamber team,” Hamman said “Serving as the president and CEO of the Chamber has been a blessing in my life, and I’m proud of all that we’ve accomplished in the past year I know that the Chamber will continue to thrive under the leadership of the board and staff during this transition ”

Board Chair Jay Johnson, together with the support of the chamber executive committee, board of directors and member partners, will fulfill the responsibilities of the president and CEO position while the board seeks a permanent replacement In the interim, Hamman will serve in an advisory capacity to support the Chamber and ensure a smooth transition

In the coming weeks, board Vice Chair Jen Whyte will multi-colored lights, soundproofing, microphones, mixers, speakers and more The jazzed-up upgrade offers a dynamic and engaging space for K-12 kids to discover a broad range of immersive opportunities to create music, videos, podcasts, video games and more! Putting it on wheels means kids at all 42 chapters of the Boys & Girls Club of Delaware will have a chance to check it out

Studio Express, based in South Florida, is known for renovating RVs, buses, and travel trailers into tiny homes and businesses Crafting a fully-functional, mobile music

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assemble and oversee a committee of business-savvy leaders in the national search for the chamber’s next president and CEO

For additional information, please call 239-332-2930 or visit www.fortmyers.org.

Vigilant Guardian Home Watch & Ser vices ear ns accreditation

Vigilant Guardian Home Watch & Services has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association

The NHWA was formed in 2009 in order to establish and maintain the highest industry standards for Home Watch and absentee homeowner services throughout the United States and Canada (www nationalhomewatchassociation org) Home Watch is a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious issues, which means that it is a service that “keeps an eye on things” at your vacation or primary home while you are not in residence All principals of NHWA Accredited Member companies are background-checked, insured, and bonded

Owners Tommy and Loretta Cameron are a former dual military couple who served in the U S Navy Loretta has a master’s in business administration, and Tommy has a bachelor’s in cybersecurity

Vigilant Guardian Home Watch & Services serves Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Sanibel/Capita Island and Pine studio from scratch was a first - but a challenge they seized to collaborate with partners so dedicated to helping kids connect, create and grow.

“We loved that this was a chance to extend so many creative opportunities to kids who need it most,” Studio Express owner/founder Krystle Lopez said “Every child deserves the chance to make the music that’s in their hearts ”

Studio Express is at 2058 Beacon Manor Drive, Fort Myers For additional information, call 239-878-0603 or visit https://studioexpress art/

Island Contact the company at 651-263-4574 or at vigilantguardian-swfl@proton me Learn more from the company website at https://vigilantguardianswfl com/

For t Myers Brewing to host 90s Night

Fort Myers Brewing Company is turning back the clock to party like it’s 1990-something with 90s Night from noon to 11 p m , Saturday, Aug 12

The event will feature craft brews, food trucks, live music and 90s-themed fun In addition to specialty beers on tap, the brewery will feature specialty seltzer cocktails w i t h 9 0 s - i n s p i r e d f l a v o r s i n c l u d i n g P i n a C o l a d a , Strawberry Daiquiri and Miami Vice

Local eats will be served up from Don’t Give Up, South Pizza Co and Tia’s Kitchen throughout the evening, and DJ Nate will perform at 7 p m

Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite fashions from the decade The brewery is also releasing a limited-edition 90s splatter paint T-shirt, available for purchase in the tap room

The brewery’s 90s Night will take place at Fort Myers Brewing Company, 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, Suite 28, in Fort Myers

For more information, visit Facebook com/FMBrew or call 239-313-6576