Business Notes
CHAMBER TO HOST BUSINESS LUNCHEON
The SanCap Chamber will hold its business luncheon meeting on Oct. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, at 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel.
The guest speaker will be The Everglades Foundation Chief Executive Officer Eric Eikenberg on “Everglades Restoration — It’s Worth It!” He will provide an update on projects and roll out the results of a new economic impact study that the foundation recently conducted.
Appointed by the board in 2012, Eikenberg has extensive policy and political experience in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. He previously served as chief of staff to former Gov. Charlie Crist and former U.S. Rep. E. Clay Shaw Jr. The latter authored the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).
Eikenberg oversees a team of nationally recognized scientists, educators, lobbyists, and communications and development professionals who work together to achieve a decades-long campaign to restore America’s Everglades.
During his tenure, the foundation has provided scientific, technical and policy support to numerous decision-makers in executing CERP.
A regular op-ed columnist, he is a widely quoted source for national and local media outlets, including National Public Radio, CNN, The Associated Press, U.S. News & World Report, Politico and Miami Herald.
MHK Architecture is sponsoring the luncheon.
The cost is $35 for attendees.
Registration is required by Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. at sanibel-captiva.org or by contacting Aaron Walton at aaron@sanibel-captiva.org or 239-472-8759. Payment is due at the time of registration.
SHELL MUSEUM WELCOMES INTERN
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel recently welcomed a new marine biology education intern, thanks to a grant from the Rist Family Foundation.
Carrie Driskell is a recent graduate of Colorado State University, where she double majored in biology and psychology.
“I have always wanted to study marine biology and learn more about Sanibel wildlife, and this internship has been everything I wanted and more,” she said. “I love everything about the museum, from the passionate community to the drive for mollusk education and conservation.”
Paid internships in marine biology education and animal husbandry are available year-round through the Rist Family Foundation Internship Program, which was established in 2024 by a grant from the Rist Family Foundation.
For information about the program, visit shellmuseum.org/careers-internships.
DOC FORD’S STAFF VOLUNTEER FOR FESTIVAL
Team members from Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on Fort Myers Beach recently volunteered their time helping set up the Fall Festival, taking place from Oct. 10-31 at Lakes Park in Fort Myers.
They installed decorations along the milelong track for the Halloween Express train.
Along with the train, the festival will offer a pumpkin patch, inflatables, hayrides, Scarecrows in the Park, and concessions.
For more information, visit www.leeparks.org/lakespark or call 239-533-7578.
Lakes Park is at 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers.