.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.

Latest News at Ft. Myers Toyota, "The Family Store"

Fort Myers Rotary Has Concert to Benefit PACE Center for Girls, Fort Myers Car Dealer is One of The Sponsors

12/30/2009

Media Contact:

Rotary Club of Fort Myers - Roger Ward, Event Chair
239-850-6073 / rwardcc@aol.com

PACE Center for Girls of Lee County - Melissa Simontis, Director of Development
239-425-2366 ext. 25 / melissa.simontis@pacecenter.org

Summary:

  •  Rotary Fort Myers Presents the Celtic Rock Band Screaming Orphans Downtown on January 29 - A Night Downtown with four Irish Sisters to Benefit PACE Center for Girls of Lee County and sponsored by Prestige Health Choice, Czaia & Gallagher, P.A., and Fort Myers Car Dealer Fort Myers Toyota, NBC-2/Waterman Broadcasting and Southwest Capital Bank.

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (December 28, 2009) – The Screaming Orphans, a high-spirited band of four sisters from County Donegal, Ireland, will rock the Sydney & Berne Davis Art Center on Friday, January 29 for “A Night Downtown” presented by the Rotary Club of Fort Myers. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the musically-obsessed Diver sisters will play sets of original songs along with fresh takes on traditional Irish tunes with proceeds from the event benefiting the PACE Center for Girls of Lee County.

The sound of the Diver sisters (Marie Therese- Keyboard, Accordion; Grainne- Guitars; Angela-Bass Guitar, Violin; and Joan- Drums) has been compared to the Bangles and the Cranberries, and their musical influences range from the Beatles, R.E.M., Indigo Girls and Abba to traditional Irish music. Now residing in New York City, the quartet tours up and down the east coast and boasts a large following in Florida. The Screaming Orphans are currently nominated for Top Celtic Rock Band by the Irish Music Awards.


Tags: Community, Charity, Event, Good News

Fort Myers Car Dealer, Fort Myers Toyota, Makes Strides Against Breast Cancer for 8th Consecutive Year

12/29/2009

On October 17, 2009, The Fort Myers Car Dealer, Fort Myers Toyota team once again participated in the 8th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Five-Kilometer Walk/Run of Lee County, held by the American Cancer Society at Centennial Park in downtown Ft. Myers.

The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run is an event to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. It celebrates those who survive the disease and gives people an occasion to express their hope. The event supports all those who share the goal of ending a disease that threatens so many. Teams of walkers and folks of all ages participated. The walk began at 8:15 a.m. and ended at Oasis Restaurant for the Ft. Myers Toyota team walkers.

Tags: Community, Charity, Event, Good News

Kelley Blue Book Presents Toyota with 8 - 2010 Best Resale Value Awards

12/20/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Summary:

  • Kelly Blue Book (KBB) has presented Toyota with the award for "Best Resale Value" for eight of its 2010 vehicles.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Pamela Templeton or Maria Cid
(239) 938-2800
marketing@fmtoyota.com

FORT MYERS, Florida--12/20/2009--Kelly Blue Book (KBB) has given several awards to Toyota for "Best Resale Value" for eight of its 2010 vehicles, including an award for "Best Brand for Resale Value," and three vehicles placed in the top ten of all vehicles. The awards received were as follows:

  • Best Resale Value for Mid-Size Pickup: 2010 Tacoma
  • Best Resale Value for Mid-Size Utility Vehicle: 2010 Highlander
  • Best Resale Value for Van: 2010 Sienna
  • Best Resale Value for Hybrid/Alternative Fuel Car: 2010 Prius
  • Best Resale Value for Brand: 2010 Toyota
  • Top 10 Resale Value Vehicles: 2010 Tacoma, 2010 Prius and 2010 RAV4

Tags: New Car, Good News

Ft. Myers Toyota, "The Family Store," Kicks Off ROCK For Charity, ROLL with a Ride (TM) Rocking Chair Auction

11/20/2009

Ft. Myers Toyota, "The Family Store," is auctioning off 28 beautifully hand-painted rocking chairs to raise money and awareness for 14 different local charities during the "ROCK for Charity, ROLL with a Ride(tm) online auction.

The auction is being kicked off with a preview event at the Holiday Art Market produced by ArtFest Fort Myers at the Harborside Convention Center Friday November 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, November 21 to 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Online bidding begins November 20, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. and ends February 7, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.


Tags: Community, Charity, Event, Good News

Ft. Myers Toyota Announces Winners of the "ROCK for Charity, ROLL with a Ride" Event

11/02/2009

On Saturday, October 24, Ft. Myers Toyota & Scion, “The Family Store,” co-sponsored and hosted a “ROCK for Charity, ROLL with a Ride™” rocking chair marathon.

Tags: Community, Charity, Event, Good News