By: Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com| President, SWFL Business Alliance + Owner, Goodlad & Swank Insurance, LLC If you’ve ever watched playoff football, you are familiar with close games. The stakes are high, and it will end with pure joy for one side and utter misery for the other. Oftentimes, a three-point field goal, if made, […]
Gateway Services Community Development District (GSCDD) celebrated the groundbreaking of a significant community enhancement project on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 11301 Gateway Boulevard in Fort Myers. The project includes major park improvements and the construction of a new administrative building, representing a multi-million-dollar investment. The park project will feature multiple sports courts, including pickleball, […]
By: Amanda Cochran This recent decision by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners to approve the rezoning of almost 800 acres of agricultural land in Alva to make way for 1,100 clustered, tract homes in the most rural corridor of the county on behalf of the applicant, Neal Communities is disappointing—but not surprising. On […]
The Southwest Florida Historical Society is pleased to announce that historian and author Gerri Reaves will be the featured speaker at the upcoming Speaker Series event on Thursday, March 13, at 7:00 PM. The presentation, titled “Scenes from Downtown History,” will take place at The Collaboratory, formerly the historic Train Depot, located at 2031 Jackson Street in Fort Myers. Gerri […]
Experienced boaters need to make the time to attend a Safe Boating Class. Things change, from navigating the waterways to regulatory compliance. This is a simple way to get updated as classes are given every third Saturday of the month. Boating enthusiasts seeking to obtain the state boating safety certificate are encouraged to enroll in […]
Step into the waters of Estero Bay and experience Florida’s estuarine life up close! The Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve invites you to a guided wading trip where you’ll explore mudflats and seagrass beds, collecting and observing fish, shrimp, crabs, and more. Participants will use special nets and magnifiers to learn about the bay’s diverse ecosystem. […]
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