Edison Mall welcomes spring in a family friendly community event featuring Arts and Crafts Food Trucks Eco Friendly Activities Artistic Performances Tantalizing treats for the ears, eyes and mouth Selfie Stations and Memory Makers KidX activity Pop Up Shops and so much more! March 12th, from 12 – 4 PM, we will be hosting our […]
By: Honorable Matt Caldwell In the nearly 70 years since the founding of Lehigh Acres, the form of local government has changed significantly. When Lee Ratner envisioned a retirement boom town, Lee County hadn’t yet reached 50,000 residents. Today, with over 130,000 residents in just Lehigh Acres alone, it is easy to see why the […]
By: Butch Swank Fun, fun, and fun! One of the things I like best about writing these articles is highlighting some of the great things going on in Lehigh Acres. For instance, did you know Lehigh just hosted the 6th Annual Powerlifting America Southwest Florida Open Championships? It’s true. Really! My friend David Deetscreek and […]
By: Jesse Nadell I have never introduced myself in this forum, but my name is Jesse Nadell and I am founding member and member of the executive committee of the Southwest Florida Business Alliance and also a local Advisor, licensed registered representative, and retirement income specialist. I am often asked questions about what I think […]
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno The SW Florida senior population is substantial and growing. While many seniors live on their own, a good number of them are not security-savvy and could use a bit of help from others. Many seniors have come here from rural and/or sparsely populated areas and grew up during a time when […]
By: Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass The Lee Board of County Commissioners held our Annual Strategic Planning Session last month. This was an informal meeting with my fellow commissioners and County Management staff to discuss the progress we’ve made as a County during this past year, and to look ahead at challenges facing us in the future. […]
By: Mike Welch At this writing, the local Chamber of Commerce is busy at work with preparations for its Annual Gala and with the honoring of those in service to our community in the fields of education, fire and public safety and healthcare. These past two years have heightened awareness of the men and women […]
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM What is Giardia? Giardia is currently one of the most common causes of diarrhea in our area. At Just 4 Pets Wellness Center, we diagnose it multiple times a week. It is rapidly becoming common in our area. Giardia is not a typical “worm” parasite. It is a microscopic, protozoal […]
By: Dr. Darin Stokke, DC Bill was miserable after swinging a little too hard to hit a golf ball out of a sand trap on the 8th hole. He was limping and his leg hurt. He said it felt like a toothache in his leg. In fact, his low back and his buttock hurt too. […]
Submitted by Josh Milton The Tommy Bohanon Foundation is on a mission to support local youth on and off the playing field, and thanks to the generous support of the Southwest Florida community, the organization raised over $170,000 in 2021. Every dollar donated to the Tommy Bohanon Foundation goes directly towards supporting the organization’s mission. […]
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