By: Amanda Cochran For several years, a growing number of concerned residents from East Lee County have urged the Lee County School District to adopt more responsible and transparent decision-making, particularly regarding the placement of new schools. Despite ongoing efforts—including emails, public testimony, and direct outreach to school board members—many feel their voices have been […]
American Heart Association presents the Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for proven dedication to ensuring access to best practices and life-saving care. Lee County Emergency Medical Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of […]
Participants to create solutions for some of SWFL’s most challenging problems The Frank G. Daveler Entrepreneurship Institute at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) invites aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers to participate in its inaugural 24-hour Hackathon, beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7 in Building K at the FSW’s Lee Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort […]
The School District of Lee County today announced that it is again part of the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) serving meals to students under the National School Lunch / National School Breakfast Programs for the 2025-26 school year. Every student in the district’s 82 traditional schools, 4 special centers, and 4 charter school locations will be served […]
New solution centralizes resident requests and communication for improved response The City of Fort Myers has partnered with CivicPlus, a public sector technology company, to implement FixMyFort, a new online system that allows residents to submit and track service requests related to infrastructure issues. Built on a technology platform known as software-as-a-service (SaaS), FixMyFort allows […]
Nearly 90% of Graduates Already Placed for Employment Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida celebrates the first graduating class from its Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Recognizing the demand for “middle-skill” employees, the non-profit organization created this program to help participants fast-track a career in multiple trade industries by outlining their goals for the future and coordinating the steps necessary […]
Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) School of Education (SOE), in partnership with Imagine Schools, is set to launch a state-approved Teacher Apprenticeship Program this fall. The first of its kind in Southwest Florida, the program offers a new, affordable pathway for individuals to enter the teaching profession. The program is part of a larger statewide […]
Lee County Solid Waste has been ranked third among the state’s 67 counties by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).The amount of material Lee County residents and businesses recycled in 2024 would be enough to fill 310 football fields 10 feet high. Lee County received credit for recycling more than 1.9 million tons of […]
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: End of Summer Bash 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4 Calling gaming enthusiasts of all ages. Join friends and friendly competitors alike for games of strategy, chance and fun. […]
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for adults and children. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Knit and Stitch 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 20 A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters join to share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring their […]
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