By: Dr. Khalid Sabha, MD WHAT IS A HOSPITALIST? Every so often, when I see patients in my office, I get asked about the role of a hospitalist and how filling that role can help when a patient visits the hospital. Because I have had the unique opportunity to co-found one of the largest hospitalist […]
By: Mike Meunier As a member and sponsor of the SWFL Business Alliance and Network, I attend many networking events. I find it helpful in my current career to be plugged into the community. At one specific meeting, the discussion among the other small business owners was regarding the rumors about Lee Health and their […]
By: Catherine Freeman Are you new to Ft Myers, or newly retired and hoping to make new friends? The Greeters Clubof Ft Myers just might be your answer. Established in 1969, the Greeters Club is a social and philanthropic organization open to allwomen in the Ft Myers/Cape Coral area. Originally a newcomer’s club, the Greeters’ […]
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno The holidays have passed and we begin a new year here in Lee County. While Santa has returned to the North Pole, the seasonal congestion that we experience here in Southwest Florida remains. Lee County, as a rule, experiences an approximate population increase of 22 percent during season. This equates to […]
By: Mike Welch Speeding, bullying, tailgating, cutting off, texting, running red lights and other bad behavior along with unlicensed, suspended license, uninsured, criminal activity as well as so many other dangerous situations have not presented a deadly cauldron of stress, grief and changed lives. East Lee County stands with the rest of the region with […]
By: Rob Spicker, Assistant Director, Media Relations & Public Information Four teachers earn High-Reliability Level 1 Certification The School District of Lee County is proud to announce 21 schools have achieved Level 1 Certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means these schools have created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation […]
Submitted By: Rob Spicker The School District of Lee County is excited to announce it has received a $1.2 million Workforce Development Grant from the state of Florida. The grant will allow the District to add or expand career programs that provide students the essential skills required for success in high-demand occupations. Six career clusters […]
By: Meaghan Smith, Lee Clerk Senior Communications Strategist February is a popular month for marriage licenses and wedding ceremonies at the Lee Clerk’s office. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Lee County Clerk Kevin Karnes is hosting a free online class for couples who would like to learn how to apply for a marriage […]
Submitted By: Shannon Mae Palzer Iconic Florida Shopping Center Partners with Comfort Keepers for an Evening of Food, Music and Fun Bell Tower, a landmark shopping, dining and entertainment destination centrally located in Fort Myers, Florida (https://www.belltowerfl.com), has brought back its popular “Senior Prom,” an evening of food, music and fun for area senior citizens. Sponsored by the […]
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