First-of-its-Kind Indoor Slide Park Brings All-Ages Action and Community Spirit to the Gulf Coast Slick City Action Park, the world’s first indoor dry-slide and air court park designed for all ages, is making its Florida debut with the grand opening of Slick City Fort Myers, set for late January 2026. Located in the heart of […]
48 senior residents of the River Hall Cascades 55+ Community recently gathered for an engaging and highly praised “AI & ChatGPT for Beginners” introduction and workshop conducted by Cascades resident Rich Erschik, a well-known international online instructor and educator. Designed specifically for beginners, the session explained what ChatGPT is, where it came from, and—most importantly—how […]
In November 2024, what began as a routine seniors’ baseball tournament at the Lee Health Sports Complex turned into a life-or-death emergency, and ultimately, a powerful demonstration of Lee County’s long-standing commitment to public safety through preparedness, technology, and public access to lifesaving care. That day, 64-year-old Keenan Brown collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest while […]
Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) will host a free Tire Drop-Off Event on Friday, January 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at its facility located at 15191 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres. The event is designed to help reduce mosquito breeding grounds and protect public health. Discarded tires are one of the most […]
A highly anticipated Grand Opening will be held in LaBelle on January 8, commemorating the merger of Belle Realty with Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties, headquartered in Lehigh Acres. “We were very excited at the prospect of bringing Belle Realty, which has really been a staple within the LaBelle community for some 20 years, into the […]
Lee County Domestic Animal Services kicks off the New Year – or “barks in the mew year” – with adoption fees reduced to $25 for all cats, kittens and adult dogs through the month of January. Every adoption through Lee County Domestic Animal Services includes a comprehensive adoption package to ensure pets and their new […]
Lee County Domestic Animal Services has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) to support disaster response and training. “This grant will help Animal Services fund This grant would allow us to expand our disaster readiness by purchasing additional emergency rescue equipment, enhancing mobile […]
Badger Boat Detail is a Southwest Florida marine detailing company specializing in high-end boat restoration and long-term surface protection. Based in Cape Coral and serving Fort Myers, Pine Island, and Bonita Springs, the company focuses exclusively on boats—no shortcuts, no general auto-style detailing. Badger Boat Detail is a Certified Glidecoat Professional Installer, applying Glidecoat ALPA […]
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, Jan. 7, 21 A casual, self-guided group for knitting, crochet and other needle arts. Join in to share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged […]
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 Holocaust Museum and the Importance of Holocaust Education 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5 Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking presentation by the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. This […]
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