The Southwest Florida Symphony, the only professional orchestra in Lee County and the fourth oldest orchestra in the state, announces bittersweetly that its music director, Radu Paponiu, has accepted a position with the world-renowned San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra as its music director. Therefore, Maestro Paponiu has tendered his resignation to the Southwest Florida Symphony […]
Day: April 2, 2024
Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library Selected to Host Smithsonian
Explore “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” at the Library The Lee County Library System is pleased to announce that the Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library has been selected to receive a grant through the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program and Florida Humanities to host the traveling exhibit “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” […]
FSW Hosts Financial Aid Workshop
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is hosting a Financial Aid Workshop on Saturday, Apr. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lee Campus in Room S202. The event is intended to aid both current and prospective students in understanding and filling out the 2024-2025 FAFSA forms. The workshop will provide assistance with FAFSA […]
Leadership SWFL Class of 2024 Announced
SWFL Inc. Is excited to announce the Leadership SWFL Class of 2024. Alyssa Averill – Sun Village Vacations Brenda Hernandez – Hotwire Communications Diane Kirby – Owen Ames Kimball Company Dorian Zwierewicz – Florida Gulf Coast University Florida SBDC at FGCU Elizabeth Jager – EFC Farms Emily Ford – Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold Marketing […]
Everglades Eye Care Grand Opening on Friday, April 19th
Dr. Emilio Martinez and the team at Everglades Eye Care are excited to announce the Grand opening of their new office in North Naples, Florida. Everglades Eye Care strives to exceed the eye care needs of our patients by using the highest quality optical materials and state of the art technology. Join us for the […]
10 questions to ask after being diagnosed with cancer
By Dr. Todd Pezzi So many thoughts and questions run through your mind after doctors confirm a cancer diagnosis. Was it discovered early enough? What is the survival rate? Will health insurance cover treatment costs? What happens if the cancer spreads? Where will I get my treatment? This is an incredibly difficult period in a […]
Lee Commissioners award design contracts for the Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier and Lynn Hall Memorial Park
Lee County Commissioners have taken a significant step towards the restoration of Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier and Lynn Hall Memorial Park, both devastated by Hurricane Ian in 2022. In a recent decision, the Commissioners awarded design contracts for these projects, signaling progress in the community’s recovery efforts. The contracts, secured through a competitive process, […]
Family Friendly Farm Yoga! Presented by The Health & Wellness Committee
Saturday, April 20 10am – 12pm The Barn at Smith Acres 6470 Buckingham Road Fort Myers 33905 Come for the Yoga, stay for the animals! FREE entry to all LCBA Members… with donation of any of the following items: Cat/Dog Food and Treats 6′ Leashes Paper Towels Tall Trash Bags Dish Soap Laundry Soap Bleach […]
Lessons from Leadership Day: Learning to lead
By: Dawn Montecalvo Throughout my 25 years in the nonprofit world, I’ve been afforded the opportunity to work with all brands of CEOs, board chairs, business owners, politicians and industry leaders. I’ve even been lucky enough to have some of these talented individuals on our team as volunteers. I’ve learned from each of these leaders […]
Health Officials Caution About Blue-Green Algae Blooms at Caloosahatchee River
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) is cautioning the public of the presence of blue-green algae blooms in Caloosahatchee River — Telegraph Creek and Hancock Creek — Moody River. Blooms have the potential to produce toxins, and what triggers them to do so remains poorly understood. Since bloom conditions can change at […]