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Day: March 1, 2023
Traffic and Tee Ball
By: Butch Swank I stumbled upon some interesting relationship advice recently. It’s from a couple that introduced a clever system for the end-of-day talk that pretty much all couples have. They have two categories: Do you want me to listen, or do you want help? It is such a simple thing but also brilliant. Speaking […]
East Lee County Chamber Moves To New Offices And Welcome Center – East Lee Welcomes Spring Training Season
By: Mike Welch Just a few weeks ago the East Lee County Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber) moved out of its offices of almost 20 years to new ones still located at the Lehigh Towne Center. The new Welcome Center is located at: 25 Homestead Road N. #9Lehigh Acres, FL 33936Tel. 239-369-3322www.elccoc.org […]
The Salvation Army: A Letter To Our Community
By: Major Brenda Lane Dear Friends and Community Family, I hope this note finds each of you well and enjoying the beautiful weather we are having, and can you believe we already in March! Before you know it, summer will be here! I don’t need to remind you that we are all facing some pretty […]
Green Panda Energy: Myths And The Truth About Solar
By: Ava St Laurent When a homeowner chooses to go solar, there are a lot of things to consider. By going solar, you can save money, take advantage of the financial incentives, and be more energy independent. However, there are many common misconceptions or myths homeowners have about the solar industry that pause their decision to […]
Preventing Tool Theft
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno With the enormous volume of construction and repair being done following Hurricane Ian, the demand for tools has increased exponentially. Both professionals and do-it-yourself residents should take a few moments to consider security methods being used to protect their valuable tools from theft. Tool theft is common from both motor vehicles […]
Valerie’s House Podcast For Grieving Black Families
Submitted By: Susan Bennett In honor of Black History Month, Valerie’s House has released a special podcast to help Black families grieve the loss of loved ones. “Black families say they often are left without knowing where to go when they have lost a loved one. We’re hoping this podcast will reach into pockets of […]
Student School Assignment Is Changing For The 23-24 School Year – Important Message For Parents/Guardians Of Elementary School Students
Submitted By: Cathleen O’Daniel Morgan, District 7 On February 7, 2023, the School Board approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to adopt the 2023-24 Student Enrollment Plan. The new plan represents a significant change from previous plans built on a primary zone and subzone model. WHY? The previous plan has become unwieldy and inefficient. It was implemented […]
Children’s Advocacy Center Accepting Sponsorships For Pinwheels In The Park Event With Mighty Mussels
By: Rachel Peacock April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the importance of protecting children from abuse and neglect. In preparation, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CAC) is now accepting sponsorships for its April baseball event in partnership with the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels and Grand Slam Title Sponsor, The […]
Continental Women’s Club
Submitted By: Liz Paul The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, March 2nd at 11:30 a.m. at The Hideaway Country Club. Our program this month will feature Angela Katz, Director of Development and Communications for the Lee Association of Remarkable Citizens (LARC). Established in 1954, LARC is a training center […]
