Lee County Government is coordinating with its partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week. The Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services, Lee County Transit (LeeTran) and additional partners typically coordinate plans during timeframes in which the temperature drops below 40 degrees, true temperature or with windchill, for a period of time. Plans include: […]
Month: February 2026
Free Autism Screening for Young Children
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida offers free monthly autism spectrum disorder screenings for toddlers 18 months to five years of age. The next screenings will be held on Mar. 13 and Mar. 18 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Pediatric Specialist Office, 15901 Bass Road, Suite 102, Fort Myers. It is estimated that […]
FSW to Host Annual Give Kids A Smile Day
Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Dental Hygiene program will host its annual Give Kids a Smile Day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Building A-154 at the FSW Lee Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. FSW Dental Hygiene students, faculty and staff, along with dentists from the Lee County Dental Society, […]
March 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, March 4, 18 A casual, self-guided group for knitting, crochet and other needle arts. Join in to share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged […]
March 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 Let’s Play 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, 9, 23, 30 Join friends and friendly competitors alike for games of strategy, chance and fun. Bring your own game or choose from […]
March Recruiting Events at FGCU — Registrations are open
FGCU is excited to welcome employers back to campus this March for two signature recruiting events designed to connect you with exceptional student and alumni talent. Whether you’re seeking candidates in helping professions or looking to meet the next generation of tech innovators, these events offer high-impact opportunities to build your talent pipeline. H.E.L.P.S. Career […]
Lee County Domestic Animal Services hosts 11th annual Flip This Kennel
Lee County Domestic Services will hold its annual Flip This Kennel competition this year in gold medal style. Animal Services, along with various county agencies, area shelters and rescues, will decorate kennels and catteries in this year’s Olympic theme to highlight shelter pets in the county’s adoption center. All cats and dogs in decorated catteries/kennels […]
As Data Centers Eye Florida, FPL Says Customers Won’t Foot the Bill
Data centers serve as critical IT infrastructure for everything from shopping apps and streaming services to email and artificial intelligence. Florida lawmakers and regulators are preparing for a potential influx of data centers as demand for these online services grows. This is an edited transcript of a conversation with FPL President Scott Bores on how FPL […]
Alva Strawberry Festival and Plant Sale Is March 14
The Alva Garden Club’s annual Strawberry Festival is set for Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Alva Methodist Church, 21441 Pearl Street in Alva. The festival’s highlights are servings of homemade strawberry shortcake, hundreds of plants for sale, a bake sale and a book sale. Craft vendors, fresh produce and non-profit vendors […]
Calusa, Creeks, and Crackers: Celebrating 500 Years of South Florida Cattle History at the 2026 Cracker Dinner
The Southwest Florida Historical Society announces its 2026 Annual Cracker Dinner Fundraiser. This year’s program, titled “Calusa, Creeks, and Crackers: 500 Years of Cattle History in South Florida,” will be held Saturday evening, March 21st at Marion Hall, St. Cecilia Catholic Community, 5632 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers. The event begins with a catered barbecue dinner […]
