September 2016 – Shell Point Press Room

FORT MYERS, Fla. ( September 23, 2016)

Shell Point Retirement Community’s Gulf Coast Model Railroad attraction opens for the season on Monday, Oct. 3. Free tours offer a unique look at notable sites throughout Florida, available to all on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. through April 2017. The train exhibit is located in The Island neighborhood (15000 Shell Point Boulevard, Fort Myers) at Shell Point, Florida’s largest single-site continuing care retirement community.

Shell Point’s 40’ x 40’ model train display features several running trains and hundreds of recognizable miniature geographic landmarks, such as Tallahassee’s old Capitol Building, Pensacola freight yards, the Gainesville Gator Bowl, Walt Disney World, including Epcot, Kennedy Space Center with an orbiting Space Shuttle, the Everglades, the Sanibel Lighthouse, and even Shell Point Retirement Community features.

All renovations and upgrades are conducted during the summer by Shell Point resident volunteers who enjoy model railroads as a hobby and want to share their interest with others. One landmark to explore is Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom, which boasts a three-dimensional castle fit for a princess, complete with working lights and hand-painted bricks. Next, head over to the Naval Base in the Pensacola area to witness U.S. Navy planes flying in formation high in the sky. Be sure to check out the realistic “burning” house in St. Petersburg, with simulated smoke pouring out of the windows. Continue reading “Popular Gulf Coast Model Railroad Attraction at Shell Point Opens for Season with New Upgrades”

FORT MYERS, Fla. ( September 14, 2016)

Shell Point Retirement Community has announced its 2016-2017 Concert Series, which brings a variety of local and international performers to Shell Point’s campus in three distinct musical series: Fine and Performing Arts, Concerts and Conversations, and the Southwest Florida Symphony.

Music enthusiasts are encouraged to buy tickets soon to benefit from advance ticket package savings, and before concerts sell out completely. “The 2016-2017 series is filled with many talented musicians who are renowned for their ability to convey uplifting messages through music and artistry. We hope to share memorable musical moments with Southwest Florida residents through these performances,” said Laura Slack, Shell Point director of Resident Life.

The Village Church, one of Shell Point’s two main concert venues, recently completed extensive acoustical and esthetic upgrades during the summer. “The addition of more than 100 linear feet of solid, natural wood, sound-diffuser panels greatly enhances the acoustics of the space and provides greater clarity of sound, resulting in a pleasing experience for concertgoers,” said Randy Woods, minister of worship and music at The Village Church.” Continue reading “Shell Point Announces 2016 – 2017 Concert Series Schedule”