Grant Awarded to Foundation.
A 2008 City of Fort Myers Arts & Culture grant totaling $5,000 was awarded to the Foundation to fund travel expenses of the best-selling authors appearing at the 2009 Reading Festival.

A Place for Friends.
A network for Library Friends Groups in Lee County, Florida to meet, share, and learn from each other.

2008 Reading Festival.
Over 18,000 people enjoyed the authors, events and activities at the 2008 Reading Festival.

Chocolate and Spirits Festival
The annual event will be held October 25, 2008 at the Gulf Coast Town Center.