We are seeking silent auction donations and appreciate your support!
We invite you to join in our efforts to raise funds for these vital community organizations needing support now, more than ever.
Your donation helps them in these challenging times – and offers exposure for your business to the thousands who will be attending the Celebration.
All event proceeds benefit Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida and the Alliance for the Arts
Donations may be dropped off at the Alliance for the Arts
10091 McGregor Fort Myers
or picked up by calling us at 239-939-2787
Each year, our community relies on the courage, compassion, and commitment of our first responders—those who put others first when it matters most. As we close out hurricane season, the End of Hurricane Season Party presented by Storm Smart is proud to honor one outstanding first resonder to receive the First Responder Hero of the Year Award whose service between October 2024 and October 2025 exemplifies leadership and heart.
We invite you to nominate a firefighter, EMT, paramedic, law enforcement officer, 911 dispatcher, or healthcare worker who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Nominations are open to anyone who lives or works in Lee County.
The winner will be recognized at the event on November 29, 2025 at the Alliance for the Arts, and will be presented with a special token of gratitude created by a local artist.
Nominations will be evaluated based on:
Sheena is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has entertained audiences for decades throughout the United States. Her music and live performances are simply captivating, as she shares her personal journeys through Life, Love and Loss. Staying true to herself is evident in her performances, and that honesty has become the catalyst to her passion for music.
Sheena was selected for NBC’s season 12 of The Voice, where she was hand-picked by Adam Levine. Since her appearance, Sheena has moved on to partner with several multi-platinum songwriters and artists that have evolved her unique songwriting style with tracks such as "Piece Of Me," "Tongues Of Angels" and her debut single, "Bad Bitches Like Me."
Rosada Project is a 7-piece Classic Rock band sharing the music they love with the Southwest Florida community for over a decade. They have opened for national performing artists and offer a unique brand of entertainment that fuses multiple instruments and tight harmonies. Performing iconic classic rock and high-energy dance favorites, their style and groove quickly resonate with any audience.
For bookings and more information on The Rosada Project, visit RosadaProjectB.weebly.com or email mactoons@comcast.net.
Deb & the Dynamics are a seven-piece rock n soul band that’s been rockn’ Southwest Florida for the past 20 years. The band consists of seven artists that bring an individuality to the carefully selected song list that showcases all members, keeping the audience entertained throughout the show. Their style ranges from classic r&b, soul, rock, blues, jazz & 70s dance. Deb & the Dynamics always bring excitement and energy to every performance!
For bookings and for more info on Deb and the Dynamics, visit DebAndTheDynamics.net or email DebbieSalyer@embarqmail.comThe first End of Hurricane Season Celebration & Ceremonial Burning of the Hurricane Flags was held in Key West, Florida on NOV 30, 2005, after the Florida Keys suffered eight hurricanes within two years. Andy Newman, Newman PR (agency of record for the Monroe County TDC) was looking for publicity to remind tourists from around the world Key West and The Florida Keys survived with minimal damage, and to please visit, asked Julie McEnroe, Pirates in Paradise Festival organizer, to include the event in their 10-day festival. And so, the tradition began. The burning of the Hurricane Flags in Key West has been an annual Key West Celebration ever since.
The End of Hurricane Season Flag Burning Celebration spread to Fort Myers, initially as an annual house party, then in 2019 was held at the Yucatan Beach Stand on Fort Myers Beach . When Hurricane Ian struck the area in 2022, the Celebration moved to Centennial Park in Downtown Fort Myers to bid good riddance to the destructive 2022 hurricane season and to help bring the community together to heal and recover.
Special Thanks To Our Dedicated Volunteer Crew & City of Fort Myers Staff!
Storm Smart 2025 End of Hurricane Season Celebration and Burning of the Hurricane Flags serves as both a community Celebration Salute to our First Responders and Rescue Heroes who are so instrumental with their efforts to protect and serve in so many ways. All proceeds are to benefit the Alliance for the Arts and the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida
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