About
Built for the people building the 239.
Southwest Florida is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Its social life hasn’t caught up. We’re fixing that.
Why we exist
Every year, thousands of ambitious people move to Southwest Florida for the water, the weather and the opportunity. Then they discover the hard part: finding their people. The 239 Collective exists to make that easy — and to make it feel like something worth being part of.
Founded by
Four founders. One area code.
Co-Founder
Adam O’Toole
Co-Founder
Rocky Olah
Co-Founder
John Colin Simoneau
Co-Founder
Sal DiBenedetto
Who it’s for
Founders. Operators. Investors. Makers.
We look for people who are building something — a company, a practice, a portfolio, a body of work — and who make a room better by being in it. Age, industry and net worth matter far less than curiosity, generosity and follow-through.
Every gathering is deliberately balanced across industries and cities, so the person next to you is someone you wouldn’t have met otherwise.
How it works
Ticketed today. Membership tomorrow.
We start with ticketed events open to approved guests — signature evenings, private dinners, on-the-water experiences and founder salons across Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral and Marco Island.
As the community grows, a limited founding membership will add priority access, members-only experiences and partner perks across the region.