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January Programs at Riverdale Public Library
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 Book Discussion: “By the Fire We Carry” by Rebecca Nagle 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 Reporter and member of the Cherokee Nation, Rebecca Nagle, recounts the generations-long fight for tribal land […]
January Programs at East County Regional Library
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 East County Craft Club: Vision Planner 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 This month Craft Club will get ready for the new year with vision planners, a fun spin on vision […]
Lee County Parks & Recreation to host 2025 Lee County Senior Games
Lee County Parks & Recreation welcomes all senior athletes to participate in the 2025 Lee County Senior Games, which feature social, recreational and competitive activities. Registration is open. Register at www.leeparks.org/register or call 239-533-7275. Registration is $15 per event. Participants must be 50 years or older by Dec. 31, 2025, and qualifying event top finishers will be eligible […]
Audubon Southwest Florida: Birdwatching Adventures and Conservation Efforts for December 2024
As we approach the end of the year, there are several exciting opportunities for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts in our area. Mark your calendars and join us for these engaging events and initiatives: Koreshan State Park Field Trip Date: December 17, 2024Time: 8:00 AMExplore the natural beauty of Koreshan State Park on this free guided […]
Lee Health Nova Southeastern University Nursing Scholarship Program Helps Lee County Nursing Students Secure Jobs with Lee Health Post-Graduation
Lee Health has teamed up with another local university to encourage nursing students to build their careers and live in Southwest Florida through the Lee Health Nova Southeastern University Nursing Scholarship Program. The Lee Health Nova Southeastern University Nursing Scholarship Program will provide scholarships to 20 nursing students who will apply for the Lee Health […]
The Keepers of SWFL Lore
By: James Kennedy | East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group On December 7th, the Alva Museum will host Joe Johnson, a local cattleman, storyteller, and folk artist. He will share stories from his upbringing and experiences as a cowboy in Southwest Florida. Additionally, the museum will have some of his pen-and-ink folk art drawings on hand […]
Who Will Save America
By: Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com | President, SWFL Business Alliance & Owner, Goodlad & Swank Insurance, LLC I want to talk about the idea of agency and its opposite, victimhood. Merriam-Webster defines agency as the capacity, condition, or state of acting or exerting power. Ok, so you’re wondering, where the hell is Butch going with […]
It’s a “NO” Vote for the Mine on CR 78
October 22, 2024, saw a packed house at the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners meeting regarding the rezoning of the property located at 7800 CR 78. The owner of record, R&R Harvesting, wished to rezone the 267-acre property from General Agriculture (A-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow for mining on the property. […]
A Time for a Change
By: Joseph Maguire Change—to exchange one thing for another thing, especially of a similar type. Just over a year ago, the Lee County School Board decided to push forward with phase 1 of building High School NNN in Alva. The rallying cries of need, time to complete, and growth were cited across the board as […]
