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12/2009 Lee County VCB launches new industry partner Web site - Site provides one-stop shop to access VCB resources, services
12/2009 The Beaches of Ft Myers & Sanibel offers 37 green properties/markets, dining and more for environmental responsibility
12/2009 Cape Coral City Council member joins Lee County Tourist Development Council
12/2009 Forecast for The eaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel:Great weather, beautiful beaches and baseball! - Book a spring training getaway package now
12/2009 Unspoiled island sanctuary provides ideal backdrop for family vacations on The Beaches of Ft Myers & Sanibel
12/2009 The Beaches of Ft Myers & Sanibel sparkles during holidays in this island sanctuary - Music, entertainment, luminary trails,theater and more!
12/2009 Baseball contributes more than $67 million to Lee County Spring training study reports $47 million impact
11/2009 Davenport resigns from Lee County VCB - Executive Director of last 2 1/2 years returning to private sector
11/2009 Society of American Travel Writers honos Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Ft Myers, FL with award for conservation, preservation
11/2009 The Beaches of Ft Myers & Sanibel offers affordable winter packages in an unspoiled island sanctuary
11/2009 Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau announces new tourism education manager
11/2009 Visitation rises 1.5 percent in Lee County for FY 2009-2009 - VCB reports overall positive year-over-year results
11/2009 Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau reports successful summer performance - Key indicators increase despite challenging economic climate for travel
10/2009 Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau extends destination's meetings incentive - Islands Incentive to generate positive economic impact for local community
10/2009 The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel extends destination's meetings incentive - special Islands Incentive good through 2012
09/2009 “Don’t Just Survive, Thrive!” - Lee VCB annual Team Tourism Summit to focus on destination teamwork, 2009-2010 marketing plan
09/2009 Hospitality industry awards honor exceptional customer service in Lee County
09/2009 Southwest Florida’s Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel earns USTA’s top national tourism marketing award
08/2009 Superior Small Lodging: Because bigger doesn’t mean better
08/2009 Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau MEDIA ADVISORY
08/2009 The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel earns Florida’s top tourism marketing award
08/2009 The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel sparkle during holidays in this island sanctuary - Music, entertainment, luminary trails, theater and more!
08/2009 Islands FallFest 2009 - The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel celebrates fall with annual events, great deals at Florida’s unspoiled sanctuary
07/2009 The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel launches online booking engine - E-bookings offer convenient purchase of destination insider vacations
07/2009 Sanibel Island vice mayor joins Lee County Tourist Development Council
07/2009 Lee VCB to launch booking engine on consumer Web site - New distribution channel to offer compelling vacation offers
06/2009 Blueway or Bust: Mark calendar now for premier paddling festival - Festival set for Oct. 23-Nov. 1, 2009 in Lee County, Florida
06/2009 Summer Sanctuary offers values without the crowds at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
05/2009 Lee VCB expands into product development role for destination, enhances its marketing mission Themed promotions, packaging workshops foster product creation
04/2009 May 1‘Preparing for the workplace challenges of tomorrow’ workshop aims to strengthen, grow Lee County economy
04/2009 Business need some sizzle? VCB offers one-day workshop on April 22 to teach “The Secrets of Travel Packaging Success”
03/2009 Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau promotes meetings with new national sales manager, Midwest
03/2009 Senior office assistant joins Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau
03/2009 Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau announces new marketing integrator
03/2009 Updated web site for Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail offers new experience
03/2009 The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel kicks off Summer Sanctuary program to spotlight attractions, special deals
02/2009 Fort Myers’ Harborside Event Center hosts President Obama’s Town Hall Meeting River District ready to welcome your important occasion
02/2009 The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel to host teams in World Baseball Classic Championship
02/2009 The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel offers second annual IslandsFallFest filled with bargains to de-stress at Florida’s unspoiled sanctuary
02/2009 Seasoned professional joins VCB as office manager
01/2009 HSMAI recognizes The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel at prestigious destination marketing awards
01/2009 Visitors celebrate annual festivals and events on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
01/2009 Lee VCB “Team Tourism” hosts workshop on strengthening destination branding efforts
01/2009 Forecast for The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel: Great weather, beautiful beaches and baseball! Book a spring training getaway package now
01/2009 For Valentine’s Day: Look to the Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel for unspoiled island sanctuary
01/2009 Consumers can register to win $10,000 grand prize in The Beach Brings Balance sweepstakes - The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel also to award vacations, Adirondack chairs
01/2009 The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel offers 2009 incentives for meeting planners
01/2009 Lee County VCB to host quarterly Team Tourism programs - New workshops designed to maximize destination’s marketing effectiveness
12/2008 Lee County Tourist Development Council welcomes new chair
12/2008 Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau announces new tourism sales manager
11/2008 Conservation efforts are part of the natural attraction for visitors to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
10/2008 22nd Annual American Sandsculpting Championship Festival set for Fort Myers Beach
10/2008 Edison & Ford Winter Estates receives National Trust for Historic Preservation award
09/2008 Lee VCB “Team Tourism Summit” examines key travel issues and outlook for tourism industry
09/2008 The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, The Conservation Fund launch partnership to offset carbon footprint of meetings, restore habitat for wildlife
09/2008 Superior Small Lodging: Because bigger doesn’t mean better
09/2008 The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel attractions earn praise in ‘Best of Florida Awards’
08/2008 Southwest Florida’s Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel earns Florida’s top tourism marketing honors
08/2008 Southwest Florida-based “Art of Olympians” makes world debut at 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
08/2008 Say ‘I do’ to an exotic destination wedding in paradise along The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
08/2008 Lee County VCB names program manager: Position will oversee tourist tax-funded Beach & Shoreline Capital Improvement projects, Events Marketing and Attractions Marketing programs
11/15/2005  Soft adventure expands with the Great Calusa Blueway along The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
10/28/2005  ‘Gift from the Sea’ 50th Anniversary Festival to be held on Captiva Island
10/28/2005  Imagination and creativity go wild at 19th Annual American Sandsculpting Championship Festival on Fort Myers Beach
10/28/2005  Southwest Florida’s Sanibel and Captiva islands score high on revered ‘Best in the World’ list
10/15/2005  Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) honors Lee County VCB for crisis communications plan
09/15/2005  Shelling and birding on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel top the ‘Best of Florida Awards’
08/18/2005  Florida’s highest tourism marketing awards recognize Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau
08/15/2005  Beyond destination stories: Colorful characters present fascinating tales from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel in southwest Florida
08/15/2005  The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel celebrates ‘Ding’ Darling Days with packages, special events
06/23/2005  Leading international award honors Web excellence for southwest Florida’s Lee County VCB
06/15/2005  The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel caters to meeting planners, corporate travelers and their families
05/16/2005  Proactive hurricane preparedness and response earn Lee County VCB distinguished statewide award
05/15/2005  Hot bargains available for summer visitors at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
05/15/2005  Hot bargains available for Florida residents at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
02/21/2005  “Desperate Housewives” star James Denton’s ‘Wildest Dream’ comes true in southwest Florida
02/15/2005  Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau announces northeast sales director
02/15/2005  The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel attractions acclaim in ‘Best of Florida Awards’
01/28/2005  HSMAI recognizes The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel at prestigious destination marketing awards
01/28/2005  The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Web site voted Best in Florida
01/21/2005  Explore historic treasures by land and water at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel in Southwest Florida
01/19/2005  Top 2005 U.S. travel destinations survey includes The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel in southwest Florida
01/19/2005  The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel: The presidents’ choice for family vacations
01/19/2005  Don’t miss southwest Florida’s best attraction: Take a paddle in paradise on the Great Calusa Blueway
09/23/2004  The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel celebrate Ding Darling Days with packages, special events
09/15/2004  Hyatt Regency Coconut Point receives dual honors
08/23/2004  Visitors head to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel for warm and toasty holiday events
08/09/2004  STILLWATER SPA PACKAGES AT THE HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT RESORT & SPA
06/15/2004  Summer golf packages are sizzlin’ hot on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
06/15/2004  New paddling trail gets national designation along The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
06/11/2004  There’s always something to toast along The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
06/01/2004  Hot bargains available for Florida residents at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
06/01/2004  Hot bargains available for summer visitors at The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
03/31/2004  Visitors to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel in southwest Florida reconnect with loved ones
03/12/2004  Novel destination marketing earns ADDY Awards for southwest Florida’s Lee County VCB
03/12/2004  The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel noted On “ 500 best places to dine” in Florida list
03/04/2004  A pampered paradise awaits visitors to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
02/15/2004  The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel provides ideal setting for weddings, honeymoons, and romantic getaways
02/09/2004  Prestigious destination marketing awards competition honors The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
01/15/2004  The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel offer unusual, off-the-beaten-path attractions
01/15/2004  Families reconnect during vacations to Fort Myers/Sanibel in southwest Florida
01/15/2004  Lee County offers unique ways to explore paradise — naturally
01/09/2004  The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel premieres updated, acclaimed visitor’s guide
01/09/2004  The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel named to top 2004 U.S. travel destinations list