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*Thursday April 10th* Speaker Series at the Collaboratory ** Mark Your Calendars
By: Nancy Kilmartin, Secretary – The Southwest Florida Historical Society Please join...
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Commissioners to Vote on Conservation 20/20 Purchase Agreement for Land in East Fort Myers-Buckingham
Submitted by: Katrina Salokar Commissioners to Vote on Conservation 20/20 Purchase Agreement...
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MAGIC FILLS THE AIR AND THE SPACE OF ONCE UPON A DRESS
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., brides...
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A REQUEST TO SUPPORT SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICTS and House Bill HB4001.
Please use this form to send a letter in support. LETTER LINK...
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One Senior Citizen + One Rain Barrel + Some Paint and Artistic Talent = Seniors Helping Seniors Pay their Water Utility Bills in Lehigh Acres
The 4th Annual Lehigh Acres Rain Barrel Painting Contest is a unique way...
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April Programs at East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics...
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April Programs at Riverdale Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for...
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On the Air: Honoring WWII Heroes at Buckingham Field
Curious about ham radio? Step back in time and experience history in...
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Bringing the Arts to All: Lighthouse Clients Attend NCO Concert
Thanks to the generous donation of tickets from Naples Community Orchestra (NCO),...
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Exploring Downtown History (March 13th): An Evening with Gerri Reaves
Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 13th, at 7 PM as we...
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The Kicker
By: Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com| President, SWFL Business Alliance + Owner, Goodlad...
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Gateway Services Community Development District Breaks Ground on Park Improvements and New Administrative Building
Gateway Services Community Development District (GSCDD) celebrated the groundbreaking of a significant...
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Lee County’s Disappointing Decision: Prioritizing Developers Over Residents in Alva’s Rural Corridor
By: Amanda Cochran This recent decision by the Lee County Board of...
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Southwest Florida Historical Society Welcomes Gerri Reaves to Speaker Series
The Southwest Florida Historical Society is pleased to announce that historian and...
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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Fort Myers BeachOffers One Day Boating Safety Class on Saturday, March 15th
Experienced boaters need to make the time to attend a Safe Boating...
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Explore Estero Bay: Wading Trip Adventure
Step into the waters of Estero Bay and experience Florida’s estuarine life...
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Arts Of The Inland Presents: The Kaleidoscope Of Art– A Vivid Celebration Of Creativity And Community
By: Stella Luckey | artsinland@gmail.com, www.artsinland.com Arts of the Inland is proud...
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Charles Ross Appler Turns One Hundred!
World War II, Navy Hospital Corps veteran Charles Appler was surprised to...
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School Buses and Our Roadways – A Call of Action – Housing Assistance from the Salvation Army – Chamber March Gala ‘25
By: Mike Welch | Voices of Lehigh Along with the outrage and...
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From the Desk of Sheriff Carmine Marceno: School Buses and Divided Roadways
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno One of any law enforcement officer’s concerns…and likely...
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