A delightful taste of Fort Myers.
Unique Gift Ideas for Your Next Meeting
Crafted with passion and pride by local merchants, these one-of-a-kind gifts will treat your attendees to the delicious flavors of our islands, beaches and neighborhoods.
Something Sweet
Since 2001, renowned chocolatier Norman Love Confections has been producing handcrafted chocolate in Fort Myers and offers a corporate gift program of its edible masterpieces. From chocolates featuring a logo to jewelry store-inspired packaging, this gift offers something truly special – and decadent!
Another local favorite for candy connoisseurs is the Gulf Coast Fudge Co. From Sea Salt Caramel to Chocolate Peanut Butter, all their irresistible fudge flavors are made the old-fashioned way with pure ingredients. Customize gift boxes with other homemade delights, from turtles and truffles to coconut clusters.
For more yummy giveaways, look no further than “Cake Whisperer” Bess Charles, owner of Lady Cakes. Her custom gourmet cookies, cakes and cupcakes are sure to add a touch of sweetness that your attendees won’t soon forget.
Team Spirits
A bottle of artisan liquor is always a popular gift and the Wicked Dolphin Distillery rises to the occasion with their line of premium rums. Using 100% Florida sugar cane and only local natural ingredients, their rums are handcrafted in small batches and aged to perfection, garnering many national and international awards.
Or gift your group with a delectable bottle of Mr. Tom's Spirits. Choices include America’s first certified 100% sugar- and gluten-free vodka and gin, and the etched glass bottle can be customized with a logo and personalized message.
Cool Beans
Three local roasters take a cup of Joe to a whole new level, from smartly designed bags to top grade beans. Grumpy Goat Coffee Roastery imports beans that are high altitude, 100% Arabica and fully traceable, served in bags adorned with their adorable grumpy goat.
Jimmy’s Java is another beloved local roaster offering ethically sourced and fresh roasted artisan coffee. Their sample sets of “Official Vacation Coffee” make the perfect gift, allowing you to mix and match local flavors like Captiva Calm and Sanibel Sunrise with taste sensations like Cinnamon Sticky Bun and Caramel Rum Crunch.
Or order from a variety of giftable sample packs from Bones Coffee Company, featuring freshly roasted beans that are Rainforest Alliance Certified. Choose from fun “Wild Side” flavors like “Mint Invaders from Chocolate Space” to “Classic Comforts” like “Sinn-O-Bunn.”
Savory Delights
Your attendees will love a stylish tin of popcorn from Wild About Popcorn. Each tin offers three delectable flavors with choices like Sea Salt Caramel, White Cheddar and Buffalo Ranch – to name just a few. The Wild About Popcorn team pops seven days a week and uses only the finest ingredients to ensure a mouthwatering masterpiece.
Grazing Haus, the area’s first local charcuterie company, delivers the wow factor you’re looking for in expertly curated gift boxes filled with gourmet treats like Hellenic Farms Fig Salami, Fine Herb Valencia Almonds and Castelvetrano Olives. The wine of your choice and two stemless wine glasses personalized with a logo complete the perfect gift.
For a gift that looks as good as it tastes, delight your group with exceptional Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar from Cape Coral Olive Oil Company. They’re passionate about delivering the very best, from the highest quality oils and vinegars to extraordinary gift packaging.
A Feast for Their Eyes
Another unforgettable memento of our area is artwork from local artist Leoma Lovegrove, an impressionist-expressionist painter known worldwide for her colorful paintings. Her works are represented in numerous galleries in the U.S., from NYC’s Rockefeller Center to the White House’s private collection. Choose from paper or canvas reproductions of her vibrant artwork depicting the area’s tropical environment, each carefully packaged and including her biography.
Another local artist offering original artwork is Rachel Pierce. In addition to prints, she offers a variety of items adorned with her coastal-themed creations, from ornaments and dinnerware to beach blankets, tea towels and more.
Other local artisans sharing the beauty of our area with the world can be found at The Sand Store. Their handmade sand art magnets and ornaments are one-of-a-kind keepsakes, which can be customized with a tag message, logo and ribbon color that fits your event theme.
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