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WELCOME TO THE FORT MYERS COMMUNITY MAGAZINE Welcome to our premiere issue of the Fort Myers Community Magazine! Each month we will bring you the latest news, restaurants, events and most importantly, profiles of locals that make Fort Myers a special place to live.

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COVER STORY 11 SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION ARENA TO OFFER A CULTURAL HUB

Suncoast Credit Union Arena not only marks a new start for the athletic department of Florida Southwestern State College, but also opens the door to create a thriving entertainment hub here in Fort Myers.

MAGAZINE PUBLISHER / Jim Rogers Jim@FortMyersMag.com / 239-287-6072 JULY WRITERS Cindy Jo Dietz / Doug Gelbert / Melissa Bill Tim Houghten TOWNEPOST NETWORK PUBLISHER / Tom Britt Tom@TownePost.com / 317-496-3599 BUSINESS MANAGER / Jeanne Britt Jeanne@TownePost.com / 317-288-7101 CREATIVE DIRECTOR / Austin Vance EDITOR / Katelyn Bausman

4 Coffee Stop Shops 6 Fort Myers Art Walk Celebrates Decade

8 Critical Mass - An Interview

with Organizer Rob Seibert

13 Fort Myers Best Kept Fine Dining Secret

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Writer / Doug Gelbert

It is a coffee-drinker’s world these days.

Do you prefer French Mission Arabica beans or Hawaiian Kona? Which boutique Columbian hillside farm does your brew come from? How do you prefer your coffee fruit processed?

Florida is the main battleground state for Starbucks (12,000 locations nationwide) and Dunkin’ Donuts (7,500) but while those caffeinated behemoths slug it out, a more sophisticated coffee culture has emerged in the Sunshine State. What kind of coffee town is Fort Myers? Let’s look at some of the local been roasters who serve the 64 percent of Floridians who enjoy at least one cup a day.

Bennett’s Fresh Roast

2011 Bayside Parkway  bennettsfreshroast.com  What they are known for: hand-cut, made-from-scratch ring donuts Located on the cusp of historic downtown Fort Myers, Bennett’s Fresh Roast is a slice of Old Florida, brewing up 800 pounds of fresh-roasted coffee a month in a low-slung, palm-shaded house that was built in 1943.

Founder Bob Grissinger started the business in 2008 after wrapping up a 14-year run on Wink-FM, where he was known as morning radio personality C. David Bennett. The aroma of roasting coffee beans mingles with the piping hot trays of donuts bursting with such unique flavors as orange coconut and maple bacon. The Bennett’s Donut Dog, which Grissinger conjured up on the Cooking Channel’s Donut Showdown, boasts of an applewood-smoked tube steak nestled inside a “long john” donut cracked down the middle.

and don’t have time to try them all, The Grind will ship coffee beans, tea leaves and accessories back to your home kitchen.

Java House

1617 Hendry St.  facebook.com/javahousefm What they are known for: Café Cubano

Owners Mike and Sara Peters brought handcrafted coffee to the downtown historic district in 2015 when they opened up shop in the southwest corner of the R.Q. Richards Building. In his day, Richards, the man most The Grind Coffee responsible for bringing major league spring training baseball to Fort Myers, served up House and Roaster malted shakes at his Royal Palm Pharmacy. 14261 S. Tamiami Trail (Route 41), Suite #10 The coffee concoctions from the Java House 16250 Sumerlin Road, Unit 101 spring from a special roast prepared by a  thegrindfl.com local Cape Coral company. The Java House  What they are known for: wide assortment Blend is a caffeine cocktail of beans grown of coffee beans and loose teas in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Colombia.

The signature Café Cubano is built with The Grind roasts its international selection pure brown sugar whipped into a stream of of coffee beans on site including Burundi espresso and finished off with an injection and Kenya AA from Africa, Sumatra FTO and Papua New Guinea A/X from Indonesia of steamed milk. Enjoy one with a pastry or scone baked on the premises. and Colombia Supremo and Guatemala Antigua from the Americas. You get the idea – lots of choices. If you have a favorite Sweet Bean Coffee Cafe coffee-growing region, you will likely find 13251 McGregor Blvd. your bean at The Grind. Hot and cold  bit.ly/1s5dcWB coffees and specially-brewed tea selections  What they are known for: grilled bring the world’s culinary tastes to two cinnamon bread suburban Fort Myers shopping centers. If you can’t decide The Sweet Bean Coffee

Cafe has built a loyal breakfast and lunch following on McGregor Boulevard with its enchanting selection of beans at the coffee bar and fresh-baked cakes, all served amidst a cozy dark roasted wood decor under Tiffany lamps. The grilled cinnamon bread earns universal raves and is often teamed with the toffee coffee on languid Fort Myers mornings. The menu is constantly being updated. A recent alliance with Love Boat Ice Cream, a Southwest Florida institution for almost half-a-century, brings lunchtime noshers the insanely tempting Love Boat Dessert Bar. Whether it is a Denver omelette, corned beef hash, or crustless quiche, everything in the Sweet Bean bistro is prepared fresh.

Kate’s Cafe

16960 Alico Mission Way, Suite #104  kateskafe.com  What they are known for: imaginative baked goods A cozy oasis tucked off of the hyper-activity of Tamiami Trail, diners can enjoy outdoor seating on nice days or a comfy couch indoors. Kate’s maintains a take-a-book, leave-a-book library for those who wish to linger over their morning meal. Owner Kathleen Marteny, a Bayside, New York native, opened the eatery in December of 2011 after stints in a few bakery kitchens and resort hotels. The atmosphere inside Kate’s Cafe is equal parts bed-and-breakfast and aromatic bake shop. Kate’s prides itself on serving products from locally sourced businesses, including coffee from Java D’oro.

All the coffee choices are dispensed from a smoothie/coffee bar and patrons can also try iced lattes and drinks.

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FORT MYERS ART WALK

Celebrates Decade Writer / Melissa Bill

During the month of April, Fort Myers Art Walk featured the four-year anniversary and book signing of “Marcus Jansen -DECADE.” The New York urban landscape painter is known for his amazing ability to map and depict human conflict. He has been called a pioneer in redefining urban landscape painting for the last two decades. The premiere party and book signing was held at Unit A Studio & Residency.

Fort Myers Art Walk was first organized in October 2008 as a way to unify the local downtown galleries. Since then, it’s helped to revitalize the downtown area and given residents and visitors a new appreciation for both the visual and performing arts. Art enthusiasts can feed their passion by visiting numerous galleries along Broadway, First, Hendry and Jackson streets on the first Friday of each month. It’s free and open to the public to attend.

The long-running Art Walk is attracting larger crowds, partially due to the city’s decision to close First Street from Broadway to Jackson Street. The closure makes it easier for pedestrian traffic flow and provides an expanded area for exhibitors to showcase their work. April’s art walk featured an opening night exhibition

by Tavo Quiros at Arts for ACT Gallery, an award winning non-profit gallery owned and operated by Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. The non-profit agency provides shelter and support services for the victims of domestic violence. The curator of ACT Gallery, Claudia Goode, also serves as the chair for Fort Myers Art Walk.

This year additional events were added to the “walk” lineup held in downtown Fort Myers. Pet Walk is the newest Friday night event in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District, every fourth Friday from 6–8 p.m. and Music Walk is held every third Friday.

According to Goode, "These events are definitely increasing the traffic in the area and helping the local art community.” Additional artist booths are expected to join Art Walk in the coming months.

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Not all of the galleries involved are located in the Downtown Historic District, which makes the two free trolleys that run from November through April so important. Art aficionados also get a chance to visit galleries that are not on the beaten path such as Two Newts Gallery and Unit A Studio & Residency. Two Newts Gallery recently moved to its new location at 2070 Bayside Parkway in Fort Myers.

Pamela Volz, owner of Two Newts Gallery and Art Walk’s cochair, is excited about the new space which features the work of local artists from Punta Gorda, North Fort Myers and Cape Coral. “It’s a great opportunity for any new artist wanting to show their work.”

Another key element to this year’s Art Walk is “Allure Your Senses,” a 23-piece exhibit of iron sculptures by renowned Colombia artist Edgardo Carmona whose artwork has been exhibited in South America, Germany and an 18-city tour of Europe.

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The 2016 season will run through December 2, according to Fort Myers Art Walk’s official website. A listing of performers, artists and activities for each month is posted on fortmyersartwalk.com.

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Critical Mass AN INTERVIEW WITH ORGANIZER ROB SEIBERT

Rob Seibert, organizer for the local chapter of Critical Mass, could tell you all about ou may have been down at Art Walk it. During frequent visits to the east coast on first Friday and couldn’t help but Rob was introduced to the organization notice the parade of cyclists in their through another bicycle enthusiast. After funny hats, brightly lit bicycles, and smiling seeing there was a need in our area, Rob set ear to ear, cruising down First Street as if out to start his own version of the group they owned it. Well, if you did, you have here in Fort Myers approximately three been introduced to Critical Mass, a bike years ago. The group typically meets on the club which holds roots in major cities first Friday of each month, coinciding with around the world. From anarchist renegade the Art Walk events, in the large empty collectives to safety-conscious family parking lot adjacent to the downtown rides, none of the groups are affiliated, but Publix, usually around 7 p.m. overall serve to represent bicycle awareness and a cycle friendly lifestyle.

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ages. Anyone and everyone are invited to attend. As long as riders assume a safe and responsible manner during the ride, they are welcome. He reminds cyclists that this is a ride at your own risk activity. “You have to be responsible for yourself and look out for one another,” says Rob. “We’re about positive awareness, bringing family, friends and new friends together. Expect to laugh and have a good time.”

Every few months the group likes to shake things up by adding a theme to their ride.

Riders come dressed in appropriate garb and tend to decorate their bikes as well.

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Although rides may be themed, there is no absolute expectation you must dress up. Riders are never turned away. “You don’t have to, as long as you have lights on the front and back, you’re fine,” says Rob. Themes are picked randomly by members of the group and range from “Tweed” to “Pajama Party,” and everything in between.

Even a couple of dedicated riders got married during one of the rides. Many of the hardcore cyclists were there and are all great friends with the couple…Those who bike together, stay together! Rob says a couple potentially themed rides coming up include the 4th of July ride and the group’s third anniversary ride. “Three years already.

It has been a trip,” Rob states.

quick break, they head back through the neighborhood behind the Edison Ford Estates and finally back to the empty lot where riders either pack it up for the night, or can ride on joining some of the adult members for a beverage downtown at establishments such as the Hideaway or Downtown House of Pizza.

Quirkers, a term for riders who help direct traffic for the group, keep cars aware that riders are moving through busy streets. “I saw enough examples of how they do it correctly and incorrectly," Rob said. "We stop traffic because there are so many of us, but we are very polite about it. The bikers tend to be very well lit, but to cross McGregor and get to the other side of The typical route taken during the Fort the street, it’s impossible to do safely one Myers Critical Mass ride takes bicyclists at a time. So a quirker does essentially initially through downtown, for what could block traffic, but at the same time they are easily be mistaken as a bicycle parade of communicating with the cars and letting sorts, then down McGregor and in and them know who we are. They may even out of side streets leading toward the give them a Critical Mass card. We’ve had Edison Restaurant and Golf Club. After a few negative comments from drivers. It’s

been a real blessing.”

On occasion, the Fort Myers Police Department will accompany rides as well.

“They’ve been a terrific help," Rob said.

“On Art Walk night, the streets tend to be busy and are no longer open to car traffic. The bike cops help us get through without incident. In addition to the Fort Myers ride, we’ve also started a ride in Cape Coral. The police there are actually on motorcycles guiding us the entire way.

They embraced our group so quickly and were thrilled to take part. They bring their families. Kids can actually be at work with their dad as he helps us ride through. It’s wonderful. The community at large has a great respect for the police when they take part, because they are being a friend to the community and as cyclists we are riding more safely.”

The SW Florida Critical Mass membership now tops 1,200. That doesn’t necessarily mean each rider

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comes to every ride, but a typical ride could include numbers ranging from 150 to 225 riders at a time, sometimes exceeding 300. Since membership has been increasing, so have the number of rides available. Starting with the Fort Myers ride, then the Cape Coral ride, members can now enjoy a NE Lee County ride which is just getting underway, and one in Sanibel that is

in the making. All the rides take place during evening hours and the group encourages members to light their bikes up adequately. If you are new to CM and you find a group ride of such magnitude a little daunting, Critical Mass also offers a training ride Saturday mornings.

Instruction is given to riders on the fundamentals of group riding, how to do it safely, graduating up to a larger ride.

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Rob says SW FL Critical Mass’ main objective is to bring a solid bike culture to the area and give it a voice. Biking in a group not only promotes things like friendship, but also provides strength in numbers. Biking also tends to reach out to people in a positive way. There are those who enjoy the ride so much they eventually start their own ride.

Rob says awareness of bikes on the road and having the community support biking has a way to go though. “We’ve only just begun. It amazes me that there are so few bike racks in downtown Fort Myers. It’s frustrating. When it comes to our actually being recognized and what the benefits are, it would be neat to see more action behind the words.

There are many things needed for an older city to come up to modern times with safe cycling.”

Rob Seibert and SW FL Critical Mass members invite you to come out and join them for a ride! “There’s such a high energy to our rides. People are just so proud of the fact they are even part of something like this, meeting new friends they wouldn’t have otherwise. It’s part of the crux we’ve been building. Forget about your life worries, your stuff, the things of life that are challenging. This is an opportunity for no money to drop your worries, and let it all go for a little while. It’s all ages. There’s no rich, there’s no poor. There’s no white, there’s no black. There’s no politics.

All your worries will be there for you when you’re done with the bike ride.

Forget about your stuff for a little while and enjoy a bike ride!”

You can find out more about SW FL Critical Mass by searching them on Facebook, their main source to get information about rides out to the public. You can also find information on Craigslist, Meetup.com and Twitter.

Rob says the group can be found on a number of online sites, but word of mouth and friends of friends, is what has truly helped build the group’s membership and create such a unique group of riders.

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SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION ARENA TO OFFER A CULTURAL HUB construction with a target date to complete in late Fall 2016. It’s situated at the corner of Suncoast Credit Union Arena not only Summerlin Road and Cypress Lake Drive, marks a new start for the athletic department just west of the Barbara B. Mann Performing of Florida Southwestern State College, but Arts Hall. also opens the door to create a thriving entertainment hub here in Fort Myers.

The renaming of Edison State College to Florida Southwestern State College came The name of the arena is the result of after an infringement trademark dispute Suncoast Credit Union’s $5 million dollar with another college in 2012. The school gift to Florida Southwestern State College officially became FSW on July 1, 2014, after back on Jan. 20, 2015. The joint venture was a bill was approved and signed by Governor in part a way to reenergize the academic Rick Scott. According to Teresa A. community of the college, a goal which is Morgenstern, Director of Communications already coming to fruition. at FSW, “It was the perfect time to rebrand the school and find a name that would The 75,000-square-foot facility is still under resonate with all five counties.”

Writer / Melissa Bill

In 2012, FSW brought on board President Dr. Jeff Allbritten to head up the reform of the college. Within a year, Allbritten, along with the countless committed faculty members, turned around the failing Edison State College. The school was on probation and seeing a significant drop in enrollment.

Allbritten had a vision for not only improving the academic status of the school, but also creating a new athletic department.

In February 2014, Carl McAloose was hired to rebuild the athletics department and introduce a campus-wide strategic plan. McAloose is no stranger to starting a program from scratch. As the former Athletic Director at Florida Gulf Coast

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University, he was responsible for building the program from the ground up. Under his direction, the school won seven conference championships and numerous other awards.

McAloose is extremely excited and looking forward to positioning a course of future excellence for the athletic department.

“I came to FSW to start something fresh," McAloose said. “It’s a blank canvas that can be developed from scratch with the right vision.”

One of the key components to McAloose’s plan to restructure the Athletic Department was to hand-pick the top coaches for the basketball and volleyball teams. After a thorough search, the Buccaneers’ men’s and women’s basketball teams will be led

by Marty Richter and Kristie Ward. Both coaches bring a record for recruiting and developing the right talent.

“We have recruited some great young ladies both athletically and academically," Ward said. “A lot of one-on-one time with each of them, because this is a new program.”

“I’m looking to sign players that are competitive on the court and want to give back to the community,” said Richter. The men’s basketball team recently signed two new recruits. Many of these athletes are coming from the east coast of Florida.

This year, the arena is excited to announce it will host the Culligan City Classic – the premiere high school boy’s basketball tournament featuring the top teams and players from around the country. The event is covered and broadcasted on ESPN.

“The Suncoast Credit Union Arena means more to the community than housing the athletic department and teams. It’s also creating a cultural hub and place for the students to enjoy and utilize year-round,” said Teresa A. Morgenstern.

The men and women’s basketball season kicks off on November 29 with a doubleheader game. More than 300 tickets have been sold so far, which start at $75 each.

The arena is approximately 75,000 square feet and the home of the FSW Buccaneers’ basketball and volleyball teams. It seats 3,300 fans and includes a competition court that converts into three recreational courts, six sky boxes, second floor hospitality event center, athletic office space and student and faculty wellness centers. The arena will also host local, regional and national events and concerts.

According to both coaches, the excitement is noticeable in the new recruits. “It’s amazing to see an 18-year old see the arena prior to completion. They will be the first ones to play on the court, make a basket and possibly win a championship,” said Ward.

As a way to commemorate the occasion, the recruits signed their names and jersey numbers on the arena beams.

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FORT MYERS BEST KEPT FINE DINING SECRET DISCERNING LOCALS FLOCK TO AN INCREDIBLE, UPSCALE TASTE OF ITALY IN FORT MYERS Writer / Tim Houghten

As the eyes adjust from the Florida sunshine to the refined lighting that diners will be accustomed to in the most upscale restaurants, CIBO (pronounced ch-ee-b-o) comes to life.

Bubbling with relaxed chatter, the pouring of handcrafted chocolate martinis, and adept wait staff effortlessly serving the final touches to artistically presented meals, you’ll find yourself transported to a stylishly modern food haven, anchored by tradition.

Treat Your Taste Buds to Culinary Heaven A full menu is available from dinning in large oversized booths, to family style tables and high tops in the bar area.

As an appetizer, the beef carpaccio is truly too magnificent to describe. Possibly the best to ever touch your taste buds. Perfectly presented with shaved Grana Padana, white truffle essence, lemon and fried capers, the tenderloin will simply melt in your mouth. All beautifully paired with a 2013 Paydirt Zinfandel, Paso Robles.

Fine Italian Tradition Becomes an Extension of Your Country Club Catching up with CIBO owner, Craig Komatz, over a double espresso after dinner, he spilled the story on what has made this enclave such a success.

Gazing out to the glorious blue skies and setting sun over Southwest Florida from the patio, Craig stole a moment to tell us how he migrated to the area and how he has been able to live out his dream through providing a superior dining experience for discerning Fort Although famous for its pasta and with a menu rich in seafood, Myers residents. On the nights he is in the restaurant you’ll find him a steak is always a great test of a chef and a cucina’s skill and greeting guests as old friends, chatting life with returning customers execution. On our visit the filet was prepared to perfection, medium and subtly ensuring everything is orchestrated with the deft skill of rare, well-fired on the outside, superbly tender, on a port wine demi. a philharmonic orchestra.

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It’s a true American success story. After graduating in Michigan and managing country clubs as an executive in the Northeast, Craig Komatz took a gamble on his dream. The economy was in shambles at the time, and it was all or nothing in moving to Florida and owning his own restaurant.

He says, “You never know unless you try.

And if you don’t, you’ll have to live with that ‘what if ’ for the rest of your life.” It has worked out beautifully.

The restaurant is bustling every night, in and out of season. Diners seeking a more upscale experience and high quality cuisine make CIBO a regular event. Others come in to meet up with old friends over a cocktail and appetizer at the bar. And it is a popular stop on the way out to catch a show.

Craig says the ultimate success was in his Italian grandmother being able to witness and experience the restaurant and being able to give her back a taste of all those memorable family meals growing up. Today, Craig’s mother still puts on an apron to hand craft authentic gnocchi and ravioli in the traditional way behind the scenes.

Family, Friends & Food Craig credits much of the restaurant’s success to its amazing staff. CIBO boasts a team which has worked together to perfect and constantly enhance a harmonious dining experience for more than 10 years. It is almost unheard of for chefs, managers and serving staff to enjoy that type of longevity in this business. Yet, they have become a family who have mastered meshing together the front and back of the house for a seamless and supreme experience.

The owner describes them all as “leaders, who thrive and flourish when I let them do what they love and what they are great at.”

For those eating here, it means a consistent experience of the highest quality food, with old favorites like the “best meatballs in SW Florida” and must-try specials including the filet and shrimp surf and turf.

Wear a suit, dinner dress or shorts and you’ll feel just as at home at CIBO. Be sure to call ahead to reserve a table at this very popular dinner-only home of Italian delicacies.

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