David Latu, an employee at Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL), recently won 3 medals in Swimming at the Florida Regional Special Olympics. He won Gold for the 50 meter Breast Stroke, Gold for the 4×50 Meter Freestyle Relay, and Silver for the 50 meter Freestyle. David is just one of the Goodwill SWFL employees […]
Day: August 5, 2024
Upcoming Lee County Public Budget Hearings
The Lee Board of County Commissioners will hold two public budget hearings in September to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 county budget. These hearings are an opportunity for you to stay informed and engaged with how your county is planning its budget for the upcoming year. The two public budget hearing dates are: Tuesday, […]
Veterans Park Recreation Center to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Lee County Parks & Recreation will celebrate Veterans Park Recreation Center’s 20th Anniversary from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. The event will be held at Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres. The 20th anniversary celebration will include live entertainment, including music and dance performances, class demonstrations, a bounce […]
City of Fort Myers Announces Downtown Parking Updates
The City of Fort Myers announces the new 10-trip garage parking pass and extension to the free after 5 p.m. on-street parking in downtown Fort Myers. In partnership with Denison Parking and HONK Mobile, the City of Fort Myers is offering a new, flexible parking option. The $41 10-trip pass through HONK mobile allows residents and […]
Lee Commissioners Vote to Purchase 40.56 Acres Along the Caloosahatchee River in North Fort Myers for Conservation 20/20
Commissioners also vote to buy parcels in southeast Lee County for conservation The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to acquire 40.56 acres east of Moody Road and fronting on the Caloosahatchee River in North Fort Myers for the Conservation 20/20 land conservation program. The land along Moody Road was unanimously recommended for purchase […]
The Roar – August 2024 Issue
State of the Region: Addressing Workforce Housing, Talent Development and Growth Challenges in Southwest Florida
State of the Region: Addressing Workforce Housing, Talent Development, and Growth Challenges in Southwest Florida State of the Region: Addressing Workforce Housing, Talent Development, and Growth Challenges in Southwest Florida State of the Region will place a strong emphasis on SWFL Inc.’s policy priorities, centering around crucial areas such as workforce housing and talent development. […]
Lee County Animal Services to Host Lecture Videos for Dog and Cat Owners
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host a video lecture for dog and cat owners by renowned certified animal behavior consultant Kelley Bollen. As a shelter behavior specialist, Bollen consults with animal shelters across the country in the design and implementation of comprehensive behavior programs to address the behavioral health of the shelter animals during […]
September Programs at Riverdale Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Knit and Stitch 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 18 A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters that join together to share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring […]
September Programs at East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs English Café 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Free, informal conversation sessions for adult ESOL/ESL students. Be Red Cross Ready 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 The American Red […]