VIDEO: The WiLD Bunch Pull Off Huge Surprise For 3 Southwest Florida Teachers With Cash For Their Class

We love our Southwest Florida teachers, and The WiLD Bunch pulled off a huge surprise for 3 teachers with cash for their class.

Recently, we found out that teachers here in Southwest Florida have to pay for their own school supplies for their classroom. With all that teachers do, we didn't think that was fair. Neither did David Oak of Achieva Credit Union. So we partnered up to give 3 teachers $1,039 for their classroom. After receiving tons of entries online, Wednesday afternoon, the surprises began. We visited schools in Fort Myers, North Fort Myers and Immokalee.

Our first stop was at Franklin Park Elementary School in Fort Myers. Ms. Babyak teaches 2nd grade and it was her first day back to start getting ready for the school year. We walked in and she had NO idea what was happening and the look on her face was priceless. She's a big fan of The WiLD Bunch and couldn't believe what she was seeing when we walked in with a big check with her name on it.

Next, we headed to North Fort Myers to Hancock Creek Elementary. Mrs. Rivas is new to the school and was just starting to set up her classroom as well. After much confusion, she said "Wait, did I win?!" She was in absolute shock. These surprises are amazing!

Our final stop on Thursday was to Immokalee to pay a visit to Mrs. Budd. She's beginning her second year at Eden Park Elementary School teaching 4th grade math & science. This surprise was a big one because the principal, Ms. Anderson, came up with quite a story and had Mrs. Budd doing a "photo shoot" when we walked in. There were legit tears. It was so special!

It was a such a fun couple of days surprising some great Southwest Florida teachers. As much as they enjoyed receiving the money for their classrooms, we enjoyed presenting them with checks. We love surprises and being able to thank teachers for all they do. Have a great 2023-2024 school year!

Ranking The 12 Top Places For Ice Cream In Fort Myers, because July is National Ice Cream Month. A couple of Cape Coral and Alva locations snuck onto the list.

July already?  Where has 2023 gone?  Wasn't Valentine's Day yesterday?  WOW!

According to National Calendar Day, we should all be gearing up for a cup or a cone, because July is National Ice Cream Month.  With that in mind, we thought what better a time to share the top rated places for Ice Cream in Fort Myers this summer, and some fun Ice Cream Facts.

If you're like me, you prefer a cup.  I'm simple really, two scoops of traditional strawberry and I'll walk away happy.  If I'm feeling a little edgy, I might ask for a waffle cone.  Unpopular opinion, I cannot stand chocolate ice cream.

Anyway, to put this list together, I took to the crew over at Yelp!  They're the experts at customer ratings and reviews, so why not take a look at their favorites in Fort Myers

These are the top 12 places for ice cream in Fort Myers you might want to add to your summer list of treats.

7977 Dani Dr Ste 130 Fort Myers, FL 33966

16475 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908

https://loveboaticecream.com/

Shell Factory & Nature Park, 2787 N Tamiami Trail N. Ft. Myers, FL

Tarpon Point Marina Village Shops, Cape Coral, FL

Downtown Ft. Myers  1414 Bayview Court Fort Myers, FL 33901

http://www.gulfcoastfudge.com/

2269 First St Fort Myers, FL 33901

https://www.yelp.com/biz/belgian-yummies-fort-myers

2250 First St Fort Myers, FL 33901

https://www.yelp.com/biz/scoops-on-first-fort-myers

12220 Towne Lake Dr Ste 20 Fort Myers, FL 33913

https://www.yelp.com/biz/scoop-me-up-ice-cream-fort-myers

4329 Cleveland Ave Unit 201 Fort Myers, FL 33901

https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-gordillos-melting-rolls-fort-myers

11485 S Cleveland Ave Ste 3 Fort Myers, FL 33907

https://www.yelp.com/biz/coyas-artisan-ice-cream-fort-myers

12995 S Cleveland Ave Ste 131 Fort Myers, FL 33907

https://www.yelp.com/biz/2-scoops-and-sprinkles-fort-myers-2

15500 Palm Beach Blvd Rte 80 Alva, FL 33920

http://www.roostersonroute80.com/

11300 Lindbergh Blvd Ste 112 Fort Myers, FL 33913

13261 McGregor Blvd #105, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Whole Foods - 6891 Daniels Pkwy Suite 100, Fort Myers, FL 33966

https://www.normanloveconfections.com/

13499 S Cleveland Ave Unit 101 Fort Myers, FL 33907

https://www.smallcakesfortmyers.com/

1412 Dean St Fort Myers, FL 33901

https://www.peters-icecream.com/