Please join us Monday, February 10th at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater for the Southwest Florida Historical Society’s Annual Cracker Dinner. This year’s Cracker Dinner Fundraiser will shed light on a number of interesting people, places and stories of old Fort Myers. Themed as a “Trip from Toad town to Billy’s Creek,” you’re sure to learn some unexpected […]
Affordable Housing: Building Resilience – Part 2 Date & Time:Saturday, February 1, 20259:00 AM – Registration & Networking9:30 AM – Program Begins Location:The Collaboratory2031 Jackson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901Virtual Option Available via Zoom Information & Registration: Event Details:Affordable and attainable housing remains a critical need in Lee County, especially for vulnerable populations without the […]
Conservation and Environmental Initiatives (CEI), a Florida-based nonprofit committed to advocacy, conservation, and education, invites you to the Southwest Florida Conservation Breakfast on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, at 10:30 AM. This event will be held at the Fort Myers Regional Library, South Building, Meeting Room AB, located at 2450 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901. […]
As temperatures in Southwest Florida drop, LCEC encourages members to stay warm while conserving energy. One of the most effective ways to manage energy usage and costs during cold spells is to avoid turning on your home’s heater. Heaters can significantly increase energy usage, leading to higher bills. LCEC recommends alternative ways to stay warm […]
Celebrate the Edison Festival of Light and help feed the hungry by attending Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing Tuesday, Feb. 4, at The First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fort Myers at the corner of Second Street and Lee Street. It’s the 35th anniversary of the hymn sing, which is an official sanctioned event of the Edison […]
By: Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com | President, SWFL Business Alliance + Owner, Goodlad & Swank Insurance, LLC I can’t help but see and feel our society has lost sight of some very important things. As a result, a great number of people are walking around feeling confused, rudderless, and anxious. It’s the loss of pride. […]
By: Matt Caldwell | Lee County Property Appraiser The issue of single-member districts (SMD) has a long history in Florida. New voters moving to Lee County are shocked to learn that currently, everyone votes for their district County Commissioner, even if they do not live in that district. Litigated repeatedly, the courts have proven that […]
By: Cecilia Soto You just pick up your grandchild from school. They buckle themselves in the car, and you ask them how their day was. They only respond with “Good.” Or you asked them, “Did you learn anything new today?” and responded with “No.” Are you tired of feeling you’re the only one talking in […]
By: Suzie Spiro When building your dream home, choosing the right builder is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. In Florida, homebuyers often weigh the benefits of a luxury custom home builder like AR Homes® Fort Myers against mass-production national builders. While mass-production builders may offer affordability and speed, luxury custom builders deliver […]
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