Local nonprofit collects debris from three sections of Manuel’s Branch [Fort Myers, FL] – Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) partnered with Gutteridge Haskins & Davey (GHD) and the City of Fort Myers on Public Lands Day, September 25, to clean up Manuel’s Branch Neighborhood Park and a section of the 3.5-mile stream that is […]
FORT MYERS, Fla. – As we have begun to resume some semblance of normal life, we must not forget the burden and sacrifice that continues to be borne by our local healthcare heroes. Exhausting 12-hour shifts filled with full wards of very sick patients, strict safety measures, and a constant feeling of fear or grief have become the norm […]
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Lee County Board of Port Commissioners authorized the construction and total budget for the Terminal Expansion Project at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) at a Board meeting held on Sept. 21, 2021. The $331-million project focuses on improving the airport’s efficiency by consolidating and streamlining security checkpoints, adding concession space, […]
Volunteers can work as gardeners, animal caretakers, educational tour guides, and special events, operations, and office support BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – The Wonder Gardens is looking for volunteers in a variety of areas at the 85-year-old attraction in Bonita Springs. Opportunities are available indoors and outdoors for high school, college students, and adults. Teenagers under […]
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Pace Center for Girls, Lee’s popular fundraising event, Love That Dress!, has raised $65,000 to support Pace Lee programs. “We’re thankful for all who came out to this year’s Love That Dress!, joining our efforts to empower Pace girls in finding their voice and achieving their full potential,” said Jennifer Cellitti, […]
J. Jeffrey Rice was also named to the ‘Best Lawyers’ list and 2022 ‘Lawyers of the Year’ list for construction law FORT MYERS, Fla. – Accomplished Fort Myers attorneys J. Jeffrey Rice, John B. Cechman and Richard L. Purtz, all partners at Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, have been named to the prestigious 2021 Florida […]
IMMOKALEE, Fla. – Galeana Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram presents the Southern Fried Swamp Jam Festival at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, starting at 11 a.m. The free festival will feature six full-length, outdoor concerts with additional entertainment in the Zig Zag Lounge, as well as a truck and bike show, a large vendor section, […]
By: Liz Paul Please join us on Thursday, October 7th at 11:30 am when our program will feature Tamara Pigott, Executive Director of Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau. Learn how our area is currently being promoted and marketed to the travel and tourism industry. Continental Women’s Club meetings are held on the first Thursday […]
By: Commissioner Brian Hamman Throughout the past several months we’ve all been warned about higher inflation and now because of the failed economic policies at the national level, we’re seeing it first hand with higher prices at the gas pumps and grocery stores. Fortunately, here at home, your Board of County Commissioners has remained steadfast […]
Boo & Brew Offers Family-Friendly Fall Fun By: Angeli Chin Edison Mall will put the ‘boo’ in ‘booze’ during the upcoming fall celebration, Boo ‘n Brew. On Saturday, October 23rd from 3 pm to 8 pm Edison Mall will offer a family-friendly Halloween-themed event featuring a diverse beer selection and plenty of tricks and treats. […]
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