Enjoy live music, giveaways, free hot dogs and a chance to make history Registration is now open for a sanctioned qualifier in Southwest Florida for the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Contest at Coney Island, Brooklyn. The event is free for participants and spectators, and will be held 11 a.m. – 2 […]
Workshop will offer solutions for repurposing and recycling unused electronics The Alliance for the Arts GreenMarket will host a free iRecycle workshop on Saturday, March 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. at 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers FL 33919. A collection drive of unused electronics will take place during GreenMarket hours from 9 a.m. to […]
At this time of the year, many of us living on neighborhood ponds are looking at ugly brown rings around the water. Do you know why? Is there something you can do about it? Do you know what a healthy pond on southwest Florida looks like? Are you looking for ways to lower your HOA […]
by Susan Barnett Below is a simple recipe for corned beef and cabbage. I like to use the leftover corned beef for a Rueben dip or corned beef hash; see the extra recipe at the bottom. INGREDIENTS: 3-4 lb – Corned beef brisket with spice packet 10 – Small red potatoes 5 – Carrots peeled […]
De LaSalle Propels Exceptional Students to Success by Yvette Schultz De LaSalle Academy of Fort Myers opened in 2012 to meet a growing need for specialized education for students with learning disabilities. The school, located on Plantation Road, grew from 69 students in its first year to 140 its first three years. That kind […]
by Susan Barnett Between Metro Parkway and Gateway Boulevard there are over 25 individual or small local chain restaurants. Yvette and I met early this year and discussed how there are so few chain restaurants along the Daniels thoroughfare. Given we are easily accessible from I-75, one would think Daniels Parkway is a natural area […]
A Farm to Table Country Affair Lighthouse of SWFL and Mike Greenwell’s 31 Produce invite you to a fun and unique dining experience. The 7th annual Dining in the Dark fundraising event will be held on Saturday, April 1. Attendees will enjoy a Country Corral complete with carnival games and carriage rides with Clydesdale horses. […]
Eagle Ridge Author Releases Second Cookbook Soups and Stews…Comfort by the Spoonful is all about creating great soups and stews for you, your family, and guests. It has sections on Chicken, Beef, Fish and Vegetable soups and stews. With 220 pages, 260 recipes, and over 470 colored photos, Soups and Stews…Comfort by the Spoonful is […]
by Adrienne Diaz An easy way to make efficient use of your growing space and attract beneficial insects When I hear the term companion planting I always think of my loyal garden buddy, Daisy. She is a little rescued black and white Shih Tzu that loves to accompany me in the garden. Other companions we […]
Seasonal Residents Urged To Leave Food for Annual Letter Carrier Food Drive Summer is coming, school will be out, and the need for food assistance will be greater than ever. Letter carriers are gearing up for the 25th annual national letter carrier food drive. Food collected will be distributed to feed needy families in the area. […]
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