The Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida proudly hosted their annual Young Women of Distinction Ceremony on May 19th at the esteemed Charlotte Harbor Convention Center in Punta Gorda. This year’s ceremony, a celebration of excellence and achievement, honored an impressive cohort of 618 girls, recognizing their remarkable contributions with over 800 awards. “During this inspiring […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted today to award more than $41.6 million in Community Development Block Grants-Disaster Recovery funds for six multi-family housing rehabilitation projects for 836 affordable housing units. CDBG-DR funding was made available to public housing authorities, for-profit developers and not-for-profit developers through a competitive application process. These funds are part […]
The Lee County Black History Society, Dunbar Festival Committee and the African Coalition of Southwest Florida are partnering to host the 12th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration at Roberto Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave. in Fort Myers from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. The event is free to attend. “Juneteenth is a […]
From June 20-23, Enjoy Over 50 Specialty Beers, Live Performances, and Gourmet Food Trucks at Fort Myers Brewing Company Fort Myers Brewing Company is excited to announce its annual SummerFest from June 20-23, 2024. This four-day extravaganza will feature an array of over 50 specialty beers, including the beloved Spyk’d Hard Seltzer Cocktails and new […]
The eagerly awaited inaugural Insurance Summit is set to take place on Tuesday, July 16, at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center. This summit stands as a symbol of knowledge and networking, offering attendees unparalleled access to insights from industry experts. Crafted to address the dynamic landscape of insurance legislation and its impact throughout Southwest Florida, […]
In Florida’s pine sand hills, coastal dune areas, and even urban lots, the increasingly rare gopher tortoise makes its home. Florida’s only native tortoise species has been on the planet for 60 million years and can be found in all 67 Florida counties. But their populations have declined significantly, primarily due to habitat loss. In […]
Florida SouthWestern State College is excited to announce the launch of Buccaneer Bound, a six-week summer bridge program designed specifically for incoming first-year students. This program sets the stage for academic success and a seamless transition to college life, empowering students to start their collegiate journey on solid ground. “FSW’s new summer bridge program, Buccaneer […]
The 7th annual event Sept. 21 raises money to support children fighting cancer at Golisano Children’s Hospital Sponsors are needed for the 7th Annual Clips for Cancer event presented by Florida Radiology Consultants, which will anchor Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month in September. Clips for Cancer will be held Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to […]
Lee County Parks & Recreation is asking the public to help improve its services and amenities offered by participating in a biennial needs assessment survey. The survey is available on the homepage of the Parks & Recreation website at www.leeparks.org and social media pages. People who complete the survey have the option to enter a […]
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR FIVE CLASSICAL PERFORMANCES Internationally-acclaimed performers from around the world will headline the five concerts planned for 2025 by the Fort Myers Community Concert Association. Tickets are now on sale for the 75th concert season, which organizers say brings the best in symphony orchestras, brass and wind ensembles to Southwest Florida. […]
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