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 Let’s Play: Chess & More 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Join friends and friendly competitors alike for games of strategy, chance and fun. Bring your own […]
Lee County Domestic Animal Services to host annual Pet Fest and photos with Santa
Join Lee County Domestic Animal Services for its annual Pet Fest event 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers. This fun-filled event will feature “Rescue Row” with area shelters and rescues, a craft fair, and silent auction- all in time for the holidays. We also have Santa flying in […]
Special Equestrians: 37 Years of Making Miracles Happen Through Therapeutic Riding
Special Equestrians recently commemorated its 37th anniversary in a heartfelt annual meeting themed “Making Miracles Happen.” The event brought together the organization’s dedicated riders, volunteers, staff, and beloved therapy horses to honor the profound impact they make in the lives of individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Since its founding in 1987, Special Equestrians […]
B&I Contractors Appoints New Regional VPs to Strengthen Statewide Operations
As B&I Contractors marks its 64th year in business, the renowned full-service mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) subcontractor is strengthening its statewide operations with the appointment of three new Regional Vice Presidents. This strategic move is designed to enhance the company’s operational strength and improve client service across key Florida regions. The newly appointed Regional […]
Exciting News: Potential New YMCA Facility
By: Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com | President, SWFL Business Alliance & Owner, Goodlad & Swank Insurance, LLC I’ve got some cool news to share. First, though, I want you to know a survey is involved, and we must get as many people as possible to complete it. I have a QR code and the link […]
The Sand Dollar
By: Kevin Karnes | Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller You work hard for your money. As a taxpayer, you deserve to know that your tax dollars are being protected. As Lee County’s Comptroller, I serve as the county’s auditor, recorder and custodian of funds. This is a very important part of […]
What To Do—and in What Order—When Your Home Floods
By: Resident of Lee County I didn’t lose my home, but I lost everything in it, when Hurricane Ian pushed three feet of filthy canal sediment and the contents of our neighborhood’s septic tanks through it on September 28, 2022. When I walked into the house on the morning of September 29, it smelled just […]
The Principled Philosophy Behind Cryptocurrency
By: Trey English This month marks 16 years since the release of the nine-page Bitcoin Whitepaper (https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf) and through it the conceptual invention of cryptocurrency. In that time, cryptocurrency has grown from nothing to be worth over $2 Trillion, following roughly a power-law curve. Most fads unfold differently and last for a shorter time, making […]
Consider an Electric Vehicle in Your Hurricane Prep
By: Terri Lewis | Director, Planet Connected As we head full into the hurricane season, an electrical vehicle (EV) might be a good option in the case of loss of power. There are many reasons why people buy EV’s in Florida; fun to drive, reduced maintenance costs, no emissions, etc. One added reason is that […]
Vote For Derek Felder, Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, Board of Commissioners Seat 4, General Election
By: Maggie Cooper Derek Felder is running for the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, Board of Commissioners Seat 4. Derek regularly attends the LAFCRD Board of Commissioners meetings and Fire District meetings. Derek’s motivation and main goal has always been to get Lehigh Acres the proper services that it needs and deserves. He […]