By: Holly Boldrin Southwest Florida Children’s Charities (SWFLCC) presented checks totaling $1.7 million to Lee Health Foundation Aug. 18, making it the top donor at more than $23 million to Golisano Children’s Hospital and Lee Health in the organization’s more than 100-year history. “We are so grateful for the support of Southwest Florida Children’s Charities,” […]
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Property fraud has become an increasingly common criminal matter across the entire nation. As most property owners are unaware of this growing concern, I am recommending that Lee County property owners consider registering for the free “Property Fraud Alert” offered by the Lee County Clerk of the Court. Property fraud occurs […]
By: Ruth Anglickis East Lee County Chamber of Commerce presented The Yard of the Month to Jarlath and Ann O’Brien of 32 Calvin Avenue, Lehigh Acres, Fl. Their beautiful home is decorated with a fountain, statues and lovely landscaping. Their yard is an example of Love Lehigh, keeping our neighborhoods looking picturesque. The Garden Club […]
By: Mike Welch Heads Up! Chamber members and guests mark your calendar for the East Lee County Chamber of Commerce! Each year the Gala event expands, and calls have been coming in asking about this signature event. Our own Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass will be our Master of Ceremonies as we also welcome a […]
By: Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A. On August 24, 2022, President Joe Biden announced a three-part plan regarding student loan debt to help working and middle class families with federal student loans. Part one allows up to $20,000 in student loan debt forgiveness if the taxpayer received a Pell Grant while earning their […]
By: Rita Artwohl The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at The Landings Yacht, Golf, and Tennis Club (community entry off McGregor Blvd between Cypress Lake Drive and College Pkwy). Meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. […]
By: Brenda Lane Greetings from your local Salvation Army Service Center! I hope you all are keeping cool and staying out of the horrible heat! Fall will be here soon!! (I can dream can’t I). We are gearing up for the holiday season. We will begin accepting applications for Bell Ringers in our office on […]
By: The Craftie Ladies Join our Craftie Ladies at our Annual Craft Fair at St. John XXIII Catholic Church 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912 on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 9am-5pm & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 8am-1pm for crafts, raffles and food! If you’ve been to one of our fairs before, you know we have a […]
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM Obesity is a very common problem in pets and can lead to many health problems. A whopping 56% of cats and 60% of dogs in North America are classified as overweight or obese. That’s more than 80 million pets at greater risk of serious health issues. However, only 10% of […]
By: Josh Milton Sizzle Dining is back! From September 8 – 28, enjoy dining specials at local restaurants while supporting Blessings in a Backpack SWFL, a program that feeds children in need on the weekends while they cannot access meals at school. The event includes specials at 48 participating restaurants across Lee and Collier Counties […]
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