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Gateway Christian Soccer Association 2011 Fall Season Not Planned at the Sherman Soccer Complex

Gateway Christian Soccer Association 2011 Fall Season Not Planned at the Sherman Soccer Complex

The Christian Soccer Association that heads the youth soccer leagues in Gateway at the Sherman Soccer Complex currently has no plans for a fall season in 2011.  The CSA is currently reorganizing their board of directors and accepting applications for new members.  The statement from the Christian Soccer Association (CSA) is below: Dear CSA Families, The Christian Soccer Association operates with the plan to continue its tradition of family oriented recreational soccer for many years to come.  With this eye…

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Reminder – July 4th Events in Gateway – Fort Myers, FL

Reminder – July 4th Events in Gateway – Fort Myers, FL

The Gateway Services District is reminding everyone to join them July 4th from 11am -3pm at the Gateway Commons Pool for A Gateway Community Cookout! There will be live music by Michael Imbasciani, along with carnival games and more. Hot Dogs, Sausages, snacks and cold drinks will be available for purchase. The price listed for the food is as follows: Hot Dogs & Sausages – $2.50 – $5.00Bottle Water & Sodas – $1.00Chips – $.50 Monday July 4, 2011 (7/4/2011)…

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JetBlue Park – Boston Red Sox Spring Training Facility Update

JetBlue Park – Boston Red Sox Spring Training Facility Update

We will be posting new photos on the blog here in the next couple of days on the progress of the new JetBlue park the home of the Boston Red Sox Spring Training facility in Fort Myers set to open for the MLB spring training 2012 season. The site work is really progressing and you can start to see the progress of 11400 through 11500 Ballpark Dr starting to take shape around the ballpark.  Still no more details on what…

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Island Reggae Jam Night at Stoneybrook at Gateway June 25th from 8PM to 12AM

Island Reggae Jam Night at Stoneybrook at Gateway June 25th from 8PM to 12AM

Residents of Stoneybrook at Gateway are invited out to this FREE event Saturday June 25th from 8PM to 12AM.  The Island Reggae Jam Night will be held at the clubhouse.  The event will feature Live Music and Free Drinks or you may BYOB (Please bring in Plastic Cups only). Stoneybrook at Gateway residents sign up for this event by calling  239-561-0578 or emailing activities@stoneybrookgateway.org. The Stoneybrook at Gateway clubhouse is located at: 9521 Pebble Brook Blvd.Fort Myers, FL 33913 Share…

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Gateway Golf and Country Club Kids Camp includes Tennis, Golf, Swimming and Kids Club for ages 5 – 17

Gateway Golf and Country Club Kids Camp includes Tennis, Golf, Swimming and Kids Club for ages 5 – 17

Gateway Golf and Country Club Kids Camp includes Tennis, Golf, Swimming and Kids Club for ages 5 – 17: Their USPTA and PGA certified staff is ready to take on another summer challenge: we want to teach as many new and returning players as possible!  Camp at Gateway runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays from June 13 to Aug. 5. It includes tennis, golf, swimming and kids club for ages 5 to 17. Members cost for tennis…

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JetBlue Spring Training Stadium – Boston Red Sox Spring Training Facility Construction Update

JetBlue Spring Training Stadium – Boston Red Sox Spring Training Facility Construction Update

Recently went out to the site of the new Boston Red Sox Spring Training Facility set to open for the 2012 Spring Training Season in Fort Myers, Florida just outside the community of Gateway.  I got a wide panoramic shot of the stadium constuction and a close up shot of the construction (although it might be a little blurry for my taste).  You can really see the framework for the Green Monster, at Mini Fenway, starting to take shape now.  Also…

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4th of July Festivities in Gateway

4th of July Festivities in Gateway

Now it is still about a month away, but the Gateway Community has announced a scheduled event for Independence Day this July 4th.  The event will take place at the Gateway Commons Pool off Gateway Boulevard on Monday July 4th from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. There will be Live Music Michael Imbasciani, Fun Carnival Games, a Bounce House, and More.  The will have food, snacks, and cold drinks available for purchase including traditional July 4th hot dogs and sausages. …

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Oly’s Ice Cream and Coffee in Gateway Fort Myers, FL

Oly’s Ice Cream and Coffee in Gateway Fort Myers, FL

Oly’s Ice Cream & Coffee located in the Towne Lake Plaza on Gateway Boulevard has been open a few days now and is seeing a lot of evening business.   Oly’s opened with an outdoor ice cream event to beat the heat and attracted crowds of families to the event.  Oly’s Ice Cream also got the attention of Fort Myers and Gateway communities with articles (The Corridor featured them on the cover) and advertisements popping up on the roadways throughout the town. …

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JetBlue Park going Green – Mini Fenway in Fort Myers Florida

JetBlue Park going Green – Mini Fenway in Fort Myers Florida

The Mini Fenway in Gateway of Fort Myers JetBlue Park is trying to go green and not just for the luck of the Irish. The county is already working on ways to make the new JetBlue Park more efficient.  In a recent interview Bob Taylor (Project Manager) said, “As our budgets get tighter, we have to be more efficient”. He is documenting each energy efficient move to help save money, while not spending too much of it. “Energy modeling is allowing us…

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Oly’s Ice Cream, & Coffee Set to Open Soon

Oly’s Ice Cream, & Coffee Set to Open Soon

Oly’s Ice Cream & Coffee owned by Olympia Ruppe, a local Gateway resident, is set to open the new Coffee shop in the Towne Lake center.  They recently had a soft opening and  have been promoting the business recently by bringing free samples to local businesses like the Boulevard Tavern in the same shopping complex.  They feature Ice Cream Club ice cream, Seattle’s Best coffee, Stephano’s gelato, Smoothies, Bagels, Specialty Pastries, and more. They are looking to open in the…

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