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11th Annual Casino Royale To Be Held On May 18, 2024
By: Rob Spicker The Animal Refuge Center is excited to announce the 111th Annual Casino Royale 007 fundraiser is set...
Montage Women’s Club
By: Rita Artwohl The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee...
Coast Guard Auxiliary Make Boating Safety Easy with FREE Vessel Safety Checks at Moss Marina on Saturday May 18th
Ensuring that you operate your boat safely isn’t just about compliance—it’s about protecting yourself, your passengers, and your investment. Getting...
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...
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Southwest Florida Symphony closes 63rd season with ‘70s, 80s & 90s Unplugged’ on May 18
The Southwest Florida Symphony, the only professional orchestra in Lee County and the fourth oldest orchestra in the state, is thrilled to announce locally beloved guest artist Andrew Lipke will perform in the final Brave New Pops concert of the season on Saturday, May 18. The concert begins at 7:30...
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...
Lee County Library System Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Join in a community celebration for the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the library, 3095 Blount St., Fort Myers, FL 33916. The Lee Board of County Commissioners and the Lee County Library System plan an...
SWFL Symphony Sadly Says Goodbye to its Music Director
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...
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...
Alliance for the Arts Presents Documentary Film Razing Liberty Square on Wednesday, April 17
The Alliance for the Arts is proud to present the thought-provoking documentary film “Razing Liberty Square” as part of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. Taking place on Wednesday, April 17, at the Art House Cinema located at 10091 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers, this event promises to be...
Alva Day at the Alva School: A Spring Fling to Remember April 25
Mark your calendars for an evening of fun and festivities at The Alva School’s annual Spring Fling event on April 25, 2024, from 4pm to 7pm. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever before! Join us for an array of activities and attractions, including a hog auction...
It’s National Burrito Day! See Which Restaurants are Having Great Deals!
Get ready to celebrate National Burrito Day in style! Across the nation, restaurants are rolling out delicious deals and mouth watering specials to honor everyone’s favorite handheld meal. Don’t miss out on the festivities – Check out which local restaurants are having delicious burrito deals! Bubbakoo’s Burritos: Loyalty members at...
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Homeowners Insurance: A Case for Optimism
By: Butch Swank I believe the home insurance market is healing. In 2020, when it became apparent that the home insurance market was in dire
April 30, 2024
Smelled, Not Seen: The Eastern Spotted Skunk
By: Kara Tyler-Julian One of southwest Florida’s lesser-known native creatures is the eastern Spotted Skunk, known scientifically as Spilogale putorius. Most people who live in
April 30, 2024
Reporting In From VFW, Post 4174
By: Pat Whitehall As a guest Tuesday evening at the Lehigh Acres VFW, Post 4174, DAV meeting, I was both impressed and thankful for being
April 30, 2024
Sunpass Text Scam
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno You may have received this text message or one very similar: “We’ve detected a $3.95 charge for your recent usage of
April 30, 2024
Understanding Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
By: Dr. Khalid Sabha, MD Congestive Heart Failure occurs when your heart muscle becomes weakened or damaged, leading to an inability to pump blood efficiently.
April 30, 2024
BOCC Recognizes Gopher Tortoises as Important
By: Ashley Caso Gopher Tortoise Day, officially designated by the Gopher Tortoise Council, was celebrated on April 10th in Lee County. The Lee County Commission
April 30, 2024
