Featured Speaker for January 28th Meeting: Earl Quenzel 2026 Business Leaders Outlook Survey Results Join us this Wednesday for our Rotary meeting as Earl Quenzel shares and discusses the results of the 2026 Business Leaders Outlook Survey. The presentation will offer insight into current trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our local business community and beyond, with timely takeaways for leaders across all industries. Earl has served as a past president of the Sunrise – Rotary Club of Fort Myers, president of the McGregor Woods Homeowners Association for 3 years, and currently serves as chairman of the Players Circle Theater board. In addition to his active community involvement, Earl is a partner at Quenzel Marketing Agency with his wife, Colleen. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops 13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907 Can't [...]

Sunrise Rotary Club - January 21st Meeting: Join us this Wednesday for our Rotary meeting and connect with fellow members of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise. This meeting is a great opportunity to stay informed on club updates, upcoming initiatives, and ways we can continue making a positive impact in our community, while enjoying fellowship with friends. Your participation matters, and we hope to see you there! WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops 13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907 Can't Make it? Join our Zoom Meeting - 2 Ways to Join ONE Click on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or laptop you can [...]

Featured Speaker for January 14th Meeting: Ted Sottong Get To Work Scholarship Program Join us this Wednesday for our Rotary meeting featuring guest speaker Ted Sottong, who will discuss the Get To Work Scholarship Program. Ted has been a Rotarian for over 25 years, and has been a member of the Fort Myers Sunrise Club since 2004. He is a local architect and founded Pickup the Ball, Inc. in 2012. Through that organization, he has connected with young men from stressed areas to help empower them to lead their communities with the goal of transformation. Ted enjoys sports photography in his spare time, along with adventurous travel and making pasta when time permits. Ted thinks black Air Forces are dress shoes and he gave all his ties away, so in his mind, he dressed up for this occasion. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the [...]

Featured Speaker for January 7th Meeting: Ted Wioncek III Associate Artistic Director - Players Circle Theater Ted Wioncek III is an award-winning stage director who has dedicated his career to leading creative teams in experiential playgrounds across the invigorating world of live theater. His hands-on leadership has garnered him a reputation as “a master in storytelling” by Philly Review. Wioncek has been hailed as an “illusioneer of stagecraft” by IEN Engineering Europe for his unique use of medium advancing technology, including custom designed stage mechanics and sensory experiences. He has been featured in numerous publications regarding arts and business, including The Philadelphia Inquirer and SJ Magazine’s “Someone to Watch,” where he was deemed a leader in the Greater Philadelphia theatre movement for his success as one of the Tri-state’s up-and-coming business builders. As a member of Stage Director & Choreographers Society, his work has amassed a plethora of awards and nominations, including the New Jersey Theatre [...]

No Meeting This Week Due to the New Year's holiday, there will be no Sunrise - Rotary Club of Fort Myers meeting this week. Weekly meetings will resume Wednesday, January 7th. We wish everyone a Happy New Year and a wonderful holiday season! WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING No Meeting This Week

Featured Speaker for December 17th Meeting: Kevin Garrity Snead Eye Group Kevin Garrity was born in Pittsburgh and grew up in the Finger Lakes region of western New York, where he became a lifelong Steelers fan. He and his wife, Kim, have one daughter, Brianna, who now lives in Sarasota with her husband, Joel, and their son, Rett. Kevin has spent his career in national and international Business Development for a variety of medical technology companies, a path he began in the late 1980s. He holds an undergraduate degree in Medical Technology and an MBA from Texas State University. Over the years, he has managed organizations ranging from start-ups to global leaders in the device, laboratory, and pharmaceutical sectors. His entry into eye care happened somewhat by chance, but it quickly became a deeply rewarding professional chapter. Today, Kevin serves as the Practice Administrator of Snead Eye Group, overseeing six offices, two surgery [...]

Featured Event for December 10th Meeting: LARC Choir Holiday Music Performance Join us this Wednesday as we gather offsite at LARC for a special Rotary meeting. We will enjoy breakfast prepared in their new culinary teaching kitchen, along with a special performance by the LARC choir. We look forward to gathering in support of LARC and experiencing the incredible work being done there! WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at LARC Inc. 2570 Hanson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Can't Make it? Join our Zoom Meeting - 2 Ways to Join ONE Click on the link to our ZOOM ROOM below. With this method you can join via a desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet or phone. If you use a desktop or laptop you can use your regular browser or download the Zoom App for [...]

Featured Speaker for November 12th Meeting: Kristina Schira Founder - Strength n Honor Charities Kristina is the founder of Strength n Honor Charities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving veterans, first responders, and their families through acts of service, community outreach, and faith-driven support. Guided by compassion and gratitude, she created the organization to honor those who sacrifice so much for others. In addition to her charitable work, Kristina has proudly served for the past seven years as the Location Coordinator for Wreaths Across America in Lee County Cemeteries, leading efforts to remember and honor fallen heroes through annual wreath-laying ceremonies and volunteer engagement. Her unwavering dedication reflects her belief that true strength and honor are found in serving others. WEEKLY SUNRISE MEETING Join us on Wednesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower Shops 13051 Bell Tower Drive, FL, 33907 [...]

Featured Speakers for November 5th Meeting: Colin Hargis & David Deiros FGCU Athletics Colin Hargis - Director of Athletics Colin Hargis was named Florida Gulf Coast University’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in March 2024. He brings two decades of Division I experience, including 15 years at North Carolina State University. At NC State, Hargis rose to Senior Associate AD for External Relations, leading revenue-generating initiatives that brought in over $27 million annually. Under his leadership, the department set records in revenue growth, including a 327% increase in women’s basketball and 15% in men’s basketball. He also oversaw the school’s multimedia rights partnership with Learfield and led NIL efforts, creating a dedicated NIL position and student-athlete programming. Hargis began his athletics career at NC State in 2004, later holding roles at USF before returning to NC State for a second stint. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Wingate University and a master’s from [...]