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 […]
Month: August 2024
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 […]
The Bert Harris Act – What It Is and What It Isn’t
By Nathan Cochran Who is Bert Harris, and why is everybody talking about him? Bert J. Harris, Jr. was a farmer, a rancher, and a state representative. Among his many achievements, he is most well-known for championing private property rights in Florida. His legacy continues to influence local planning commission meetings and is frequently invoked […]
Lehigh Acres Fire Control & Rescue District Announces Grand Opening of Station 107
By Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com My wife always gives me the business about how, when I speak with my old buddies, we mercilessly make fun of each other. It’s 100% true, we tear into each other something fierce. One of my all-time favorites that I, sadly, was on the receiving end of was from my […]
4H / Lee County Archery
Beginning in early September Lee County Archers will begin a repeat of their 2023 “Introduction to Archery” program tailored exclusively for the local 4H club, “Green Thumb Ranchers.” The program runs from September 2024 to June 2025, aimed at introducing youngsters to the art and discipline of archery, fostering a passion for the sport while […]
Lee Health’s Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Gulf Coast Medical Center Awarded Silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Lee Health’s Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Gulf Coast Medical Center is pleased to be awarded a national three-year honor by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The Beacon Award for Excellence is a significant milestone on the path to exceptional patient care and healthy work environments. It recognizes unit caregivers who successfully […]
Community Job Fair at Cape Christian Church to Connect Job Seekers with Opportunities
Cape Christian Church, in partnership with Better Together, is excited to announce a free Community Job Fair scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the church’s Worship Center. “We’re thrilled to host this event in collaboration with Better Together to support our community,” said Loretta Rinaldi, […]
Letters to the Editor: Elizabeth Adams
Time for a Change in Lee County Commission District 5 Dear Editor, The Buckingham community recently hosted a Meet the Candidates event for Lee County Commission District 5. The incumbent, Mike Greenwell, has been noticeably absent from such events in the past, but surprisingly attended this meeting. At one point, he stated that he “doesn’t […]
City of Fort Myers Awarded $1,072,824 in CDBG-DR Funding
The City of Fort Myers has been awarded $1,072,824 from the Lee Board of County Commissioners for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding as part of ongoing Hurricane Ian recovery and resiliency projects. The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved the execution of the written agreement with the City of Fort Myers at the […]
Lee Commissioners vote to expand roadway resurfacing projects in Lehigh Acres
The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to countywide infrastructure with votes Tuesday to expand roadway resurfacing projects in Lehigh Acres. Commissioners voted to: Award a contract to resurface Leonard Boulevard from 2nd Street West to Hightower Avenue South, which is about 2.2 miles. The $890,830 contract was awarded to Preferred Materials, Inc. Work […]