Fort Myers Florida Weekly
Henderson Franklin marks 100 years with $100,000 donation to United Way
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., one of Southwest Florida's longest-established full-service law firms, marked its 100th anniversary by announcing a $100,000 commitment to the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades counties. The donation was unveiled at the firm's anniversary gala, reflecting its enduring commitment to supporting the region's most impactful community organizations. The funds will support the United Way's core mission to provide critical assistance in health, education, financial stability and crisis response across Southwest Florida.
"Following in the footsteps of our founding fathers, we believe that service to the community is central to our mission," said Edward Canterbury, managing lawyer at Henderson Franklin. "As we celebrate 100 years, we are committed to giving back to the community that has been integral to our journey. Our donation to the United Way is a tribute to that support and the impact it has made on our region. United Way's transformative work in disaster recovery, healthcare and family stability aligns with the values our firm has upheld for a century. We are proud to contribute to their meaningful efforts."
For decades, Henderson Franklin has partnered with United Way to support local initiatives that strengthen the fabric of the community. This centennial donation amplifies that relationship, reflecting the firm's dedication to serving not only its clients but also the broader needs of the region.
"We are deeply grateful to Henderson Franklin for their incredibly generous donation of $100,000," said Jeannine Joy, president and CEO of United Way. "This significant contribution, along with the unwavering support from their volunteers and donors over the years, exemplifies what it means to be true community partners. Together, we are making a lasting impact and empowering lives across our community. Thank you for being part of this journey with us."
Marking a century of service, Henderson Franklin maintains a central role in shaping Southwest Florida's landscape. With a team of dedicated attorneys, the firm has been a cornerstone in providing a comprehensive array of legal services. From business and tax planning to estate planning, family law, civil litigation, eminent domain, workers' compensation, employment law, real estate, and land use and environmental law, Henderson Franklin has continually evolved to meet the diverse needs of its clients. With offices strategically placed in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and Naples, the firm remains deeply connected to the region, carrying a legacy that goes beyond the courtroom. For more information about Henderson Franklin, please visit henlaw.com .
CRS Technology Consultants drops 100th episode of 'Solid State Podcast' covering tech, IT
CRS Technology Consultants has published the 100th episode of its Solid State Podcast, a free-flowing conversation geared toward techies, business leaders and everyday consumers of technology.
Launched in March 2022, the Solid State Podcast addresses the latest news, events, trends and cultural moments defining the technology industry. Hosted by three of CRS' tech experts – Co-owner John Joyce, Security Lead Eric Sargent and Systems Engineering Team Lead Cody Toscano – the Solid State Podcast explores technology products, people and services that impact the daily lives of Southwest Florida residents, businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Podcast topics range the gamut of technology, including end user topics like cybersecurity, smart home devices, the future of movie theaters, Black Friday deals, gaming systems and reviews of new Apple and Android devices. For IT insiders, topics have covered tips to engineer a personal computer, consumer electronics reveals and developing camera technology.
"These are the type of conversations we have when we're together in the office, but we realized that our dialogue might be helpful to business leaders, parents, students and of course tech insiders," Joyce said. "Even if you're not a 'tech person,' technology still impacts your life more than you can imagine, from the obvious like computers, cellphones and TVs to how we shop, drive, vacuum the floor, wash dishes and cool our homes."
New episodes of the Solid State Podcast are posted weekly across podcasting platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, PodBean and Listen Notes. Future podcasts will periodically feature guests inside and outside the tech industry.
Joyce joined CRS in 2015 and previously owned a Fort Myers-based technology company. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer systems networking and telecommunications from the University of Florida.
Sargent has served as a systems engineer at CRS since 2009 and also has experience as a trim out supervisor for an electronics store in Cape Coral and director of audio visual services for an event technology business in Sanibel. He studied cinematography and video production at Burlington College and film/cinema at the Academy of Art University.
Toscano has been a lead engineer at CRS since 2015 and previously was a systems engineer for a locally owned technology company in Fort Myers.
"At first, we weren't sure anybody would want to listen to a couple tech guys talking about topics like vinyl records, iPods and tech consolidation," Sargeant said, "but each episode is getting a few hundred downloads across platforms and our audience continues to grow."
Podcasts are unscripted and have ranged from 17 minutes to 1 hour, 35 minutes. Downloads are free on all streaming platforms.
"Tech podcasts and blogs are a dime a dozen on the internet, and unfortunately, many are of little value to consumers of tech," Toscano added. "We aren't trying to sell any products or services to listeners; we're just trying to educate, enlighten and hopefully entertain."
Foxtail Coffee Co. to be built in Cape Coral
Stevens Construction has started construction of Foxtail Coffee Co., located at 2494 Liberty Park Drive in the Liberty Health Park in Cape Coral, announced Joseph Cimilluca, Stevens Construction director of special projects.
In approximately 70 days, the Stevens Construction special projects division is building out a 1,540-square-foot shell space into the fast-growing craft coffee brand's first Cape Coral location. Slated to open in November, the Winter Park-based cozy coffee hangout will include a coffee bar, retail space, Kelly's Ice Cream, drive-thru and open dining area.
The Stevens Construction team includes Project Manager Gio Cardet, Superintendent Josh Bishop and Project Administrator Kelly Escorcia. Ahkent Design, LLC is the architect of record and interior designer. ¦
