Crowne Plaza Partners With Animal Rescue for Holiday Drive
The Sip, Savor & Save Animals initiative runs through Dec. 18 with weekly events and dining donations to Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Philanthropy
Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast is partnering with Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue on a holiday fundraiser called Sip, Savor & Save Animals. Oasis Restaurant & Bar is donating 10% of qualifying proceeds from its weekly dining specials to the rescue.
Why it matters
The initiative channels routine dining and hospitality spending in Fort Myers toward animal rescue support during the holiday season. Guests can contribute through financial gifts or by bringing supplies from the organization's Amazon wish list.
Oasis Restaurant & Bar will donate 10% of qualifying proceeds from weekly dining specials through Dec. 18. The total amount raised and what counts as a qualifying sale have not been disclosed.
The players
Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue
A rescue organization founded in 2021 that takes in animals from abusive, endangering and neglectful situations, including kill shelters, strays, owner surrenders and puppy mills.
Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast
A hotel located at 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive in Fort Myers, part of the Crowne Plaza hotel brand.
Oasis Restaurant & Bar
A restaurant at the Fort Myers hotel that donates a share of qualifying proceeds from its weekly dining specials to the rescue.
The details
Guests attending Cocktails with Kevin on Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. enjoy complimentary spirit tastings paired with light bites while meeting Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue representatives and rescue puppies. Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue, founded in 2021, rescues animals from abusive, endangering and neglectful situations, including kill shelters, strays, owner surrenders and puppy mills.
Timeline
Thursdays, 5 to 6 p.m.: Cocktails with Kevin featuring Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue representatives and puppies.
Tuesdays, 5 to 8 p.m.: Prime rib dining special with a donation to the rescue.
Wednesdays, 5 to 8 p.m.: Stir-fry dining special with a donation to the rescue.
Fridays, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Taco bar with live music and a donation to the rescue.
Dec. 18: Sip, Savor & Save Animals initiative ends.
Market Landscape
Hospitality businesses in Fort Myers are increasingly pairing restaurant and event revenue with local charities during the holiday season. This initiative follows that pattern by tying hotel and dining sales to a single named animal rescue.
Diners at Oasis Restaurant & Bar on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays can support the rescue through their regular meal purchases. Guests attending Thursday Cocktails with Kevin can also bring supplies from the organization's Amazon wish list or contribute financially.
The takeaway
Small routine purchases at local restaurants can direct funds to animal rescue when a business commits a fixed share of qualifying sales. Checking whether a dining promotion names a specific beneficiary and an end date helps readers judge where their money goes.
Further reading
For more local giving stories, explore Philanthropy coverage across the region.
More information
To contribute supplies, review the GOFAR Amazon wish list before attending an event.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lehighacrescitizen.
