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FSW History Professor Receives National Grant For “Lynching in LaBelle” Project
FEBRUARY 4, 2021 – LABELLE, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) history professor Brandon Jett was recently awarded a $4,500...
“Crown Jewel of Fort Myers Beach!” McKeown Authors First-Ever Mound House Book
By Gary Mooneythewritestuff25@gmail.com While the iconic Mound House on Fort Myers Beach traces its history back over 2,000 years to...
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The Keepers of SWFL Lore
By: James Kennedy | East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group On December 7th, the Alva Museum will host Joe Johnson, a local cattleman, storyteller, and folk
November 19, 2024
Who Will Save America
By: Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com | President, SWFL Business Alliance & Owner, Goodlad & Swank Insurance, LLC I want to talk about the idea of
November 18, 2024
It’s a “NO” Vote for the Mine on CR 78
October 22, 2024, saw a packed house at the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners meeting regarding the rezoning of the property located at 7800
November 18, 2024
A Time for a Change
By: Joseph Maguire Change—to exchange one thing for another thing, especially of a similar type. Just over a year ago, the Lee County School Board
November 18, 2024
1st Annual Autumn in Alva Fall Festival
By: James Kennedy | East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group On October 26th, the Alva Museum welcomed residents from Alva and neighboring communities to the first
November 18, 2024
Fire Up the Fun: Transform Your Backyard With a Magazine-Worthy Fire Feature
By: Joshua Yates | Owner, Valor Construction From the dawn of civilization, mankind has gathered around fire for warmth, cooking, and protection. However, the benefits
November 18, 2024
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