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Southwest Florida’s Culinary Scene is Turning Up Heat this September

Showing support has never tasted so delicious



Check out what’s cooking in the kitchen as the charity dining promotion returns September 5-25 for its 8th year of continued success!


For every Sizzle meal purchased during the three-week event, each participating restaurant will donate $1.00 directly to Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida, a local 501(c)(3) charity that feeds over 8,000 food-insecure elementary students in Lee and Collier Counties every weekend during the school year. Last year, an impressive 48,884 Sizzle Dining meals were sold! What started as a week-long event, Sizzle has grown into a 21-day phenomenon that draws thousands of visitors to our restaurants. The wide range of price points makes participating restaurants affordable for locals and profitable during a sleepy September.

From fine dining to casual neighborhood restaurants, diners can sample some of the best Southwest Florida’s culinary scene has to offer.



Sizzle Dining is more than just a culinary celebration

  • Economic Boost: Sizzle Dining injects over $3 million into the Southwest Florida economy annually, promoting local businesses and encourages residents to explore and support their community restaurants.


  • Customer Loyalty: By encouraging residents to try new restaurants, Sizzle Dining fosters long-term customer loyalty and keeps diners coming back for more.


  • Revenue Growth: Increased diner traffic benefits businesses that sell to the hospitality industry, leading to revenue growth across the board.


  • Community Pride: Sizzle Dining fosters a sense of community pride and identity as we come together to celebrate and support local restaurants during the traditionally slow month of September.


  • Job Growth: The event stimulates job growth within the hospitality industry, creating employment opportunities that positively impacts our local community.


  • Tourism Impact: Sizzle Dining attracts tourists and visitors, generating additional revenue for local businesses and showcases our region's culinary excellence.


  • And Most Importantly: The Sizzle Dining event serves as a platform for charitable initiatives. Just in the past three years, Sizzle Dining has helped 800+ Lee and Collier children have over 60,000 hunger-free weekends.


Remember, great food is a highlight of a great getaway, so don’t skip the chance to savor local tastes and Southwest Florida’s collection of delicious cuisines from around the world.


 



 


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