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Nor-Tech signs as major sponsor for Roar Offshore Powerboat Races

STAFF REPORT

Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats announced it would be a major sponsor of the 2022 Roar Offshore powerboat races on Fort Myers Beach Oct. 6-8.

“Nor-Tech is passionate about the boating industry and is always looking for ways to make a difference in the community. What better way than a free, family-friendly world-famous boat race in our own backyard!” said Trond Schou, Co-Founder & CEO of NorTech Boats. “Tim and Cyndee Hill do a phenomenal job of putting this event together each year and we are grateful for the partnership we have with them and for the opportunity to raise money for local charities. It’s also a great way to network help further the marine industry while boosting the local economy. We get to expand our reach while exposing Southwest Florida and all it has to offer to the people from around the globe.”

Roar Offshore are the producers of the APBA Offshore National Championship races attracting over 70 of the largest race teams from around the world, including Australia, Dubai, Italy, and New Zealand. It brings additional exposure and recognition to the boating, recreational, and entertainment opportunities that Fort Myers Beach and Lee County have to offer while increasing tourism and community involvement during a traditionally slower period of the year.

“The races feature some of the world’s top performance boats reaching speeds in excess of 180 miles per hour,” said Roar Offshore organizer Tim Hill. “Fort Myers Beach is the perfect location to watch the race. It’s the closest you can get to the boats while also enjoying the beautiful beaches, live entertainment, and great food.”

Nor-Tech, leading the way in innovative custom boat manufacturing and design since 1991, will supply the pace boat for the race, a 39' 390 Sport with quad 450R 1800 Horsepower Mercury Racing engines. They will also have a boat in the parade which kicks off the weekend of events on Thursday, Oct. 6, followed by the Roar Offshore Street Party. A full schedule of events can be found at roaroffshore.com/schedule.

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Lani Kai to host Roar Offshore kickoff party, awards ceremony

STAFF REPORT

The Lani Kai Island Resort will host a kickoff party for the Roar Offshore championship races Wednesday, Oct. 5, as well as an awards ceremony after the races Saturday, Oct. 8. The resort will also offer three venues for patrons to watch the races.

“Since the first annual event, we continue to be proud sponsors of the Roar Offshore championship races, and excited to not only host great locations throughout our location the day of the races, but we're also proud to host the awards ceremony that evening, as well as a kickoff party/meet-and-greet a few days beforehand,” Lani Kai Island Resort Marketing Director Melissa Schneider said. “We're also proud to once again sponsor world-champion team Team RumRunners, who continues capturing the checkered flag each race they run.”

The kickoff party will take place Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. along the ground-level Club Ohana and beach bar location, with Val's Corner Bar opened for the occasion.

“Enjoy a meet-and-greet with one of the world-champion race teams and get pics with the crew and their beautiful boat, live entertainment, and enjoy meeting the Patron girls, too,” Schneider said. There will be no cost to enter.

The resort's rooftop Island View and Sun Deck restaurants, as well as first-floor Sabal Palm Bar and Grill will be overlooking the start and finish line will be prime viewing locations with reservations for the races. Patrons can enjoy free food and drinks up to the cost of their reservation that day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Schneider said. “We'll also have all of our beach bars open for people to enjoy, as well as our beachside tables and plenty of room in the sand, beach games and live DJ hosting fun for people of all ages.”

The awards ceremony will take place after 5 p.m. from the Lani Kai Island Resort's beach stage after the races. The live band Radio Ghost will close out the evening in the Club Ohana nightclub from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Those looking to reserve a seat or table for the races, can contact the resort at 239-463-3111.

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Lani Kai Island Resort General Manager Ken Conidaris (left) presents Roar Offshore chairman Mike Sheperd with the beach resort's annual sponsorship check.

Business Briefs

Businesses Supporting Communities seeking vendors

Businesses Supporting Communities events is calling upon all Southwest Florida food trucks, restaurants and vendors. BSC hosts events throughout Southwest Florida, including WINK Taste of the Town, which will now take place on three separate dates in Fort Myers, Naples and Punta Gorda.

BSC’s mission is to connect Southwest Floridians with local businesses, and local charities through their events. Each of its events will feature and contribute to a local charitable organization. Its 2022 events will benefit Cameo of Lee County, Harry Chapin Food Bank, Caloosa Rotary Club of Cape Coral and more.

BSC's 2022 event schedule includes Taco Fest Bonita Springs, Oct. 22, 2022, at Riverside Park; WINK Taste of the Town – Fort Myers, Nov. 5-6, 2022 at Centennial Park; and Taco Fest - Cape Coral, Nov. 19, at Mercola Market

Visit bscevent.com/ to learn more about these events, vendor registration, sponsorship information, and more.

Hope Healthcare to host virtual Career Fair with interviews

Hope Healthcare will host an online Career Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On-the-spot interviews will be offered for multiple positions including RNs, LPNs, CNAs and Social Workers.

Interested candidates are required to register for a time slot by Oct. 10. Applicants will be asked to provide a resume or CV prior to their appointment. All participants will be entered in a drawing to win a $100 Visa gift card.

To learn more and/or register, please contact Alexis Buchanan at 239-322-5371 or alexis.buchanan@hopehcs.org.

With more than 40 years of experience as a local, notfor-profit healthcare organization, Hope Healthcare is dedicated to providing care and comfort for people in life’s closing chapter. A team of staff and volunteers offers practical, spiritual and emotional support for the entire family. For more about Hope Healthcare, visit HopeHCS.org.

Southwest Florida International announces August passenger count

During August, 620,532 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was a decrease of 4 percent compared to August 2021; however, it was still the second-best August in the 39-year history of the airport. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 11 percent compared to last year.

The traffic leader in August was Delta with 162,532 total passengers. Rounding out the top five airlines were Southwest (115,590), American (105,547), JetBlue (72,551) and United (68,624).

Southwest Florida International Airport had 5,143 aircraft operations, a decrease of 23 percent compared to August 2021. Page Field (FMY) saw 16,125 operations, an 82 percent increase compared to August 2021, which made it the best single month at FMY in nearly 40 years.

Southwest Florida International Airport served more than 10.3 million passengers in 2021 and is one of the top 50 U.S. airports for passenger traffic. For more information, visit flylcpa.com or facebook.com/flyRSW.