Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau

01/11/2025

Get your steps in at the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse ☀️

The Wait is Over! Gasparilla Island Lighthouse Climbs Return Tomorrow!

After 3 ½ months of closure due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the lighthouse is reopening Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM! Don’t miss breathtaking 360° views and the chance to celebrate this iconic beacon’s resilience. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12 (must be 48” tall to climb). Arrive early to secure your spot—spaces are limited!

01/06/2025

The VCB's January Industry Partner Newsletter is here. This is your guide to what we're doing to promote the destination to the 🌎

Click here for newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/VCBJan2025

01/06/2025

Hiring update from Sugarshack Downtown in Bonita Springs!

Ready to join the Sugarshack Downtown crew?

We’re gearing up for our grand opening on, and we need energetic hostesses, servers, food runners, and bussers to make it all happen.

Think you’re the right fit for the team?? Sweet!

Email your info and resumé to Gary at [email protected]!

01/04/2025

🎶 If you’ve got an acoustic guitar that’s not being used, why not donate it at Sugarshack Downtown in Bonita Springs. They will make sure it is put to good use. 🎶

got an old acoustic guitar laying around?!

01/04/2025

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa job fair on Jan. 8.

Join the Sundial team and help us celebrate our Grand Reopening!
On Wednesday, January 8, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, we will be holding an on-site hiring event. Apply ahead online and take advantage of guaranteed interviews and on-the-spot hiring (plus toll reimbursement).
We’re looking to add to our Culinary, Food & Beverage, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Safety, Recreation, and management teams, for both salary and hourly positions.
Benefits include:
Paid tolls
Insurance and benefits
401k with co-match
Paid time off
Advancement opportunities
Travel and dining discounts
View our open positions, apply today, and meet us next Wednesday!
https://sundialresort.com/contact/careers/

01/03/2025

South Seas will host an interactive job fair, Jan. 7-8, at The Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.

The goal is to hire at least 100 employees in the next 90 days.

More info: https://www.gulfshorebusiness.com/gb_daily/south-seas-to-host-two-day-interactive-hiring-experience-as-island-resort-reopens/

Available positions: https://www.southseas.com/about/careers/

The job fair will take place at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8.

12/30/2024

Join us in celebrating milestone hours for four of our amazing volunteer Tourism Ambassadors:

⭐️Steve: 9,000 hours/20 years of service - record hours🎉
⭐️Bernice: 6,500 hours/27 years of service - record years🎉
⭐️Heide: 4,500 hours/13 years of service
⭐️Vera: 5,000 hours/22 year of service

We cannot thank these individuals enough for their dedication and service to visitors and residents that make their way through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Visit Fort Myers! ✈☀🌴

12/27/2024

🎉 With a whopping 78 of 185 total in-person and online votes, the winner of our Stocking Spectacular is…Friday morning shift's stocking #6! 🧦✨

A huge thank you to all our amazing Tourism Ambassadors for their creativity and holiday spirit! Their beautifully decorated stockings truly brightened the season and are on display at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) at our information booth on the arrivals level across from door 2! 🎄👏

12/23/2024

We need your help! We have tasked our volunteer Tourism Ambassadors with a Stocking Spectacular! Last week, each shift worked together to create these custom decorated stockings in our festive competition. To vote digitally, simply “like” the photo of the stocking you wish to vote for and if your making your way through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), vote in-person at our information booth on the arrivals level across from door 2. Voting ends at 5 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 26. We will announce the winning stocking on Friday, Dec. 27!🎄❄️✈️

12/17/2024

VCB Staff recently enjoyed their annual staff development and team building day. Special thanks to Tikipub Fort Myers Beach for a wonderful morning cruising Matanzas Pass!

12/16/2024

Let What To Do be your guide to a week's worth of events in the Fort Myers area.

Complete WTD listing: https://tinyurl.com/WTDDec16-22

Thank you to our industry partners:
🍷 Captiva Civic Association
😂 Bay Street Yard
🏀 City of Palms Classic Basketball Tournament
🎷 Caloosa Sound Amphitheater
🎷 Grumpy Goat Coffee
🎷 Chubby Mermaid Brewing Co.
🎄 Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
🎭 Players Circle Theater
🛥️ Four Freedoms Park
🎅🏽 Cape Coral Parks and Recreation
🎼 Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce

🌴 Visit Fort Myers

12/11/2024

We are wrapping up the year with joy, laughter and gratitude for our "guides to unforgettable journeys." Our volunteer Tourism Ambassadors are the heart of the VCB and generously donate their time to assist visitors and residents day in and day out. Every year we gather to celebrate the warmth of the holiday season with these individuals who make every day feel like a celebration in Visit Fort Myers!

Special thank you to the amazing team at the DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at the Bell Tower Shops! They truly helped us celebrate our Ambassadors in the most festive way!🎉🎄🌟🎁🕎

12/09/2024

🎁 Let What To Do be your guide to a week's worth of fun in the Fort Myers area. 🎁

Complete WTD for Dec. 9-15: https://tinyurl.com/WTDDec9-15

Thank you to our industry partners:
🎅🏽 Cape Coral Museum of History
🎭 Florida Repertory Theatre
🐦 Cape Coral Parks and Recreation
🚶 CREW Land & Water Trust
🌴 Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
👸🏽 Lee County, FL Library
🎁 Sanibel Community Association "The Community House"

12/05/2024

On , we celebrate our incredible Tourism Ambassadors who go above and beyond to make traveling through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Visit Fort Myers enjoyable for all. They are the heart of the destination and we are so grateful for their dedication to making Lee County a great place for visitors and residents alike. 💛✈️🌴☀️

12/02/2024

🎄Let What To Do be your guide to a week's worth of holiday fun! 🎄

Complete WTD: https://tinyurl.com/WTDDec2-8

Thank you to our industry partners:
📽️ BIG ARTS - Music, Arts, and Entertainment
🎭 Florida Repertory Theatre
🎄 The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
🦉 Rotary Park
🎶 FISH of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc.
🍿 Lee County Parks & Recreation
☀️ Manatee Park & Manatee Park Friends

🌴 Visit Fort Myers