Local Events
Upcoming events and community happenings across our directory
Lee County Government Liaison Committee (LCGC) – November
The Lee County Government Liaison Committee (LCGC) is a long-running monthly roundtable hosted by the Lee Building Industry Association. Started more than 27 years ago and chaired by Dan Beiter of Cypress Bay Development, it gives Lee BIA members a direct line to Lee County and municipal building officials and the Health Department on current code, permitting, and day-to-day operating issues. Who Attends Building officials from Lee County, the City of Fort Myers, the City of Cape Coral, the City of Bonita Springs, and the Village of Estero attend, along with the Health Department. Lee BIA encourages any member affected by building and health department policies to participate. Details When: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 AM (meets the 2nd Thursday of every month) Where: Lee County Public Works Building, 1500 Monroe Street, First Floor Conference Room, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Contact: Phillip Ford, Lee BIA, (239) 936-5525 Source: Lee BIA events calendar. Event details
Pull the Cork – Wine Dinner Benefiting Lee BIA Builders Care
Pull the Cork is an intimate evening of wine and giving benefiting Lee BIA Builders Care, the charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association. Guests enjoy boutique Chilean and Argentinian wines poured by 5-star sommelier Heath Porter of Heathen Wine Tours, paired with a Latin-inspired four-course dinner by Chef Drew Tait, plus a live auction. Two Ways to Attend VIP Experience (limited seating): Exclusive boutique wine tasting with charcuterie and a sommelier presentation, then the champagne reception and four-course wine dinner. Champagne Reception & Wine Dinner: Reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres, followed by the four-course seated dinner, tasting, and auction. Tickets range from $400 to $550, and tickets are limited. Why It Matters Builders Care provides emergency construction services at no cost to elderly and disabled Lee County homeowners who cannot get repairs through traditional means, using donated services and materials from Lee BIA members. To date, it has provided $6.1 million in construction services to local homeowners in need. Details When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6:00 PM (VIP experience begins earlier) Where: The Forest Country Club, 6100 Club Blvd SW, Fort Myers, FL 33908 Buy tickets at PullTheCork.org Sources: PullTheCork.org and Lee Builders Care.
2026 Lee BIA Industry Awards – The Gold Standard in Building
The 2026 BIA Industry Awards celebrate the best of Southwest Florida's building industry. This year's theme, "The Gold Standard in Building," honors the outstanding individuals, projects, and companies that make the industry shine, with an evening of cocktails, dinner, and live entertainment in downtown Fort Myers. Schedule 6:00 PM: Cocktail hour 7:00 PM: Dinner 8:00 to 10:00 PM: Awards Details When: Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00 to 10:00 PM Where: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Contact: Jenn Lunsford, Lee BIA, (239) 936-5525 Buy tickets | Event details Source: Lee BIA events calendar.
Cocktails + Construction – Holiday Edition
Cocktails + Construction is Lee BIA's free monthly networking event, and the Holiday Edition is hosted at Clive Daniel Home's Fort Myers showroom. Connect with local building industry professionals over Prosecco, beer, and appetizers in a relaxed setting. All are welcome. Holiday Extras Boutique gift drawing Holiday photos with Santa Toy drive: Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to help brighten the holidays for local Southwest Florida families in need. Details When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 4:00 to 6:00 PM Where: Clive Daniel Home, 8650 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908 Cost: Free Contact: Kim Regets, Lee BIA Register (free) | Event details Source: Lee BIA events calendar.
Lee County Government Liaison Committee (LCGC) – December
The Lee County Government Liaison Committee (LCGC) is a long-running monthly roundtable hosted by the Lee Building Industry Association. Started more than 27 years ago and chaired by Dan Beiter of Cypress Bay Development, it gives Lee BIA members a direct line to Lee County and municipal building officials and the Health Department on current code, permitting, and day-to-day operating issues. Who Attends Building officials from Lee County, the City of Fort Myers, the City of Cape Coral, the City of Bonita Springs, and the Village of Estero attend, along with the Health Department. Lee BIA encourages any member affected by building and health department policies to participate. Details When: Thursday, December 10, 2026, 7:30 AM (meets the 2nd Thursday of every month) Where: Lee County Public Works Building, 1500 Monroe Street, First Floor Conference Room, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Contact: Phillip Ford, Lee BIA, (239) 936-5525 Source: Lee BIA events calendar. Event details
10th Annual Builders Care Charity Clay Shoot
The 10th Annual Builders Care Charity Clay Shoot is Lee BIA Builders Care's signature sporting clays fundraiser. Whether you're a seasoned shooter or just looking for a fun day out, form a team or sponsor the event and network with industry leaders while supporting a great cause. Schedule 7:30 AM: Check-in 8:15 AM: Safety meeting 8:30 AM: Tournament begins Why It Matters 100% of proceeds support Builders Care's emergency construction services, provided at no cost to elderly and disabled Lee County homeowners and their families who cannot get repairs through traditional means. Details When: Friday, December 11, 2026, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM Where: Bermont Shooting Club, 40571 Bermont Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 Register a team or sponsor | Event details Source: Lee BIA events calendar.
Belle of the Ball Pageant: A Pageant with a Purpose – Final Pageant
Belle of the Ball: A Pageant with a Purpose is a charity fundraiser supporting the Bahnam Builders St. Jude Dream Home Showplace in Cape Coral, Florida's first-ever St. Jude Dream Home Showplace. Net proceeds from the home's sale benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. About the Pageant The mission is simple: "kids helping kids with cancer." Local girls ages 3–18 take the stage while raising money for children and families supported by St. Jude. Judging: Fundraising efforts, personality, and presentation Clothing categories: Denim, sleepwear, and ball gown Crowd Choice Award: The audience votes for a favorite Winners: Depending on the number of contestants, a winner may be crowned in each age group No previous pageant experience required Event Details Date: Sunday, March 7, 2027 (start time to be announced) Venue: Splendor Event Banquet Hall, 360 Santa Barbara Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL Organizer: Bahnam Cares, supporting the St. Jude Dream Home Showplace Contestant sign-up deadline: October 30, 2026 To sign up a contestant, support a Belle, or learn more, visit givebutter.com/BelleoftheBall. Sources: Belle of the Ball on Givebutter and North Fort Myers Neighbor