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SAT. & SUN., JULY 12-13: ANNUAL BEACH BASH! C'mon down to Fort Myers beach for fun, frivolity, and a good suntan! Connie's got a beach house and she knows what to do with it, so make sure to drop in! (There'll also be a "warm-up event" at The Cottage--conveniently located right next to her beach house--on Friday night, starting at 7 PM.) RSVP to Connie at 770-4433, and make sure to read all the details on the Social page. :

Wed., July 16: WET YOUR WHISTLE WEDNESDAY @ The Edison 5:30 to 7:30 PM. It's all about the ladies, with complimentary Vodka Bar 6-8pm and drink specials for everyone. WINK FM radio host Gina Birch will be there, broadcasting live.

Fri., July 25: DINNER CLUB @ Terra Nostra, 1821 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. Dinner Clubbers savor a first-time Friday feast at this beach restaurant: It's an authentic Italian restaurant with a cozy family feel. Drinks at 6 PM. Dinner seating promptly at 6:30 PM. Please RSVP to Gwynne for reservations.

For more details: Visit the Social page.

POLO Partnering with Ft. Myers Miracle Aug. 16:
Tickets for game, goodies and "Jimmy Buffet Tribute" concert will raise money for Ronald McDonald House


What could be better than a baseball game, hot dog and soda, and music under the stars? Only having all that---and raising money for "Ronald McDonald House" , too!

The perfect expression of POLO's commitment to have fun and make a difference, we're partnering with the Fort Myers Miracle baseball team to benefit this great organization on August 16.

It's easy:

1) Visit http://miraclefun.com.

2) Enter polo as the password.

3) Follow the instructions to order your box seat ticket(s) in the section specially reserved for POLO members and guests.

Each $20 ticket includes a Miracle cap, box seat, and a voucher for a free hot dog and soda at the game....PLUS a great post-game concert by "Son of a Sailor", a tribute band to Jimmy Buffet (who, by the way, is a part-owner of the Miracle). All in all, it's a $32 value...and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House of SW Florida!

Game time is 6:05 PM on Sat., Aug. 16. So buy your tickets TODAY, and invite your friends, neighbors, and relatives! Then get ready for a fun night of entertainment and know that you made a difference for one of SW Florida's favorite charities!

Note: You can also order by phone: Call Terry Simon at the Miracle's office: 239-768-4210 and mention POLO. Your tickets will be held at the "Will Call" window on game day.

>>Download the event flyer and print it to share with your friends

>>Sign up to work POLO's information booth at the game

 

 

Who we are, what we do

Professionals Organized for Leadership and Opportunity (P.O.L.O.) Club of Lee County, Inc. is a club of business professionals in Lee County, Florida who hold fundraisers, events and other volunteering opportunities for local charities. In addition, the club is a resource for social and business networking. Everything P.O.L.O. does is fun and helpful to the community.

 

Fun!

We work constantly to create a fun social calendar for members and guests alike. If you're new to the Fort Myers area, come join us! Many new members have reported that P.O.L.O. provides a great way to get acquainted with what SW Florida has to offer, and meet a great group of people, besides!

Regular "social fare" includes:

  • Monthly Dinner Nights at fine local area restaurants like Bonefish Grill, Sam Seltzer's, Delicious Things in downtown Fort Myers, and Houlihan's in Cape Coral. Wet Your Whistle Wednesdays (on the 3rd Wednesday of each month) and First Fridays (you guessed it: the first Friday of the month) provide a regular way for POLO members to get together and relax, whether it's a local bistro or at another activity. Either way, it's a great break from the routine! Sports activities! Hockey nights, kayak events, ice skating outings, spring/summer golf clinics
  • Other community events If you've ever stayed home because "there's no one to go with", we just took away your wallflower card! Join the P.O.L.O. gang at a host of local social activities. See the Social page for details.

Helpful to the Community!

Founded in 1989, P.O.L.O. Club of Lee County has established a long track record for fulfilling its mission in SW Florida. In addition to being the founding organization of Jazz on the Green, SW Florida's premier outdoor jazz concert, P.O.L.O. has created events such as the Bachelor Auction, Big Wheel Rally and Fort Myers Alive! Block Parties. P.O.L.O. worked with Bell Tower Shops to organize and promote "Friday Fest", the popular monthly music event and fundraiser. Our regular beach cleanups at Lovers Key State Park provide an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of one of the most beautiful stretches of sand in the country, and have fun doing it.

In 2007, we raised over $8,000 for local charities with events like the spring Bachelor Auction, the second annual Pub Crawl in Ft. Myers' River District, and cooperative ventures with other Lee County event planners. Over the years, P.O.L.O. has raised over $315,000 for local charitable organizations.

The gang gathers around the large check (in every sense of the word) presented to Special Equestrians, one of the beneficiaries of the 2008 Bachelor Auction.
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