The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We normally meet on the fourth Thursday of each month. Our December meeting will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn (Captiva Ballroom), 12600 University Drive, Fort Myers 33908, corner of College Parkway at the Summerlin Road […]
Curious about kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in Lee County? Want to learn how to stay safe on the water—without getting wet? The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary invites families to attend a Paddle Sports and Water Safety Day on Saturday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Community Pool, 5170 Orange Grove Blvd., North Fort […]
Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) proudly wrapped up another successful “Monofilament Madness” cleanup event on October 25th, uniting the community in its ongoing mission to protect local waterways from marine debris. Since its inception in 1991, this annual effort has focused on clearing discarded fishing line and other pollutants from Lee County’s mangrove ecosystems. […]
The Lee County Library System will celebrate veterans in the community while promoting resources to service members and their families at the third annual Vet Fest event 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers. The event will feature a community expo with local groups ready […]
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is connecting students and recent graduates with enhanced career opportunities through Handshake, a leading online career platform that connects talented FSW students directly with employers seeking to hire early talent. Employers can post job and internship opportunities specifically for FSW students free of charge, employers can search and filter student […]
Lee County Commissioners today held a moment of silence for their colleague, District 5 Commissioner Mike Greenwell, and voted to rename the Lee County Civic Center Complex in his honor. The complex will now be called Mike Greenwell Regional Park. Also in honor of Greenwell’s passing, the Executive Office of the Governor granted Lee County’s […]
LCEC will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Sanibel Service Center, on Monday, November 3 at 9:00 a.m., located at 5050 Sanibel Captiva Road. The new facility represents an investment in LCEC infrastructure to better serve the Sanibel and Captiva communities with enhanced reliability, storm resiliency, and operational efficiency. LCEC leadership, community […]
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida recently welcomed Congressman Byron Donalds, distinguished Laureates, and business and community leaders from across the region to the 2025 Laureate Society Luncheon, a celebration of collaboration and collective investment in the next generation of Southwest Florida’s workforce. The event highlighted Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s expanding impact in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, […]
Celebrate the Veterans Day holiday with a free guided history walk from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Wild Turkey Strand Preserve, 11901 Rod & Gun Club Road, Fort Myers. This Conservation 20/20 preserve includes remnant structures from the Buckingham Army Air Field Flexible Gunnery School, a training base operated by the U.S. […]
The Lee County Department of Transportation is pleased to announce crews are entering the third phase of construction for the Buckingham and Gunnery roads roundabout, which will be constructed in two stages. Motorists are urged to use caution as traffic patterns change. PHASE III STAGE 1 Beginning Oct. 22, Gunnery Road will be reduced to […]
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