Rotary Club of Fort Myers South is proud to announce that tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Law and Order Ball, to be held October 10, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. at Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers. At this black tie-optional gala event, 24 heroes from seven Southwest Florida law enforcement agencies will be honored, with one being named “Officer of the Year.”

The evening will feature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a sumptuous dinner, and a silent and live auction. Entertainment will be provided by the popular local band Alter Ego, featuring retired Assistant U.S. Attorney Doug Molloy. Click here for ticket information.

Some sponsorship levels are still available to support the Law and Order Ball, presented by Rotary Club of Fort Myers South, to thank the everyday heroes of our law enforcement agencies who keep us safe and enable us to build our businesses and thrive as a community,.

The “Officer of the Year” will be chosen from the following nominees:

Cape Coral Police Department
Officer Justin DeRosso
Officer Christian Munoz-Luna

Florida Gulf Coast University Police
Sgt. Brian Jones

Florida SouthWestern State College Police
Sgt. Reginald “Reggie” Mitchell

Fort Myers Police Department
Officer Giordani Almonte
Officer Yvetta Dominique
Officer Bryan Fuller
Officer Yanny Morales
Detective Richard Meeks
Officer Christopher Scavo
Officer Robert Vega

Lee County Port Authority Police
Officer Carlos Najarro
Officer Antonio Ramos
Officer John Rodriguez

Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Christian Eriksen
Sgt. Bernard Faccilonga
Deputy James Orlando
Deputy Ryan Poklemba
Sgt. Janet Rincon
Sgt. Dan Scowden
Cpl. Joseph Tolley

Sanibel Police Department
Sgt. Kenneth Sutton

The “Officer of the Year” is an award given to a special hero who will receive a custom designed piece created by Rotarian Mark Loren of Mark Loren Designs.

Sponsors include Creighton Commercial Development/Ada’s Natural Market – Title Sponsor; Sam Galloway Ford, along with Coconut Point Ford, Galloway Direct and Sam Galloway Lincoln – Sheriff sponsor; Florida Weekly, the News-Press Media Group, TOTI Media Inc., LeeSar, The Eventful Company, Harborside Event Center, CONRIC PR & Marketing, Mark Loren Designs, Armor Correctional Health Services, Bireley Family Fund, Edison National Bank, Fuccillo Kia, Kagan Law Firm, Palm Printing, HBKS Wealth Advisors, Uastar Photo Booth and Suncoast Beverages & Sales.

Major sponsors will be honored at a special VIP reception starting at 5 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Fort Myers South Foundation and Lee County law enforcement youth programs.

Tickets now on sale! For information about tickets, in-kind donations and sponsorship opportunities, contact Lori Cook North at lori@eventfulinc.com or Pam Morrison at pam@eventfulinc.com.