By: Kara Tyler-Julian For those of us who grew up in Florida and spent much time outdoors, the gopher tortoise is a familiar sight, like an old friend you can instantly reconnect with every time you see them. Thanks to its slow speed and conspicuous burrows, it is one of the few native wild animals […]
By: James Kennedy The Alva Museum has seen a flurry of activity in the last month. Most notable of the excitement is the installation of a mini-lending library by Eagle Scout candidate Sage Burris and the refurbishment of the utility building and deck by Eagle Scout candidate Tyler Eymann. Before they earn the title, Sage […]
Fine Art Acrylics A (Ages18+) 5 Mondays March 18th – April 15th 9:30am – 12:00pm Inspiration comes through sharing ideas, the stimulating critiques and challenging assignments. Lecture/demos cover areas such as composition, form, color and contrast. https://www.artinlee.org/event/fine-art-acrylics-a-ages-18/2024-03-18/ Fine Art Acrylics B (Ages18+) 5 Wednesdays March 20th – April 17th 9:30am – 12:00pm In this critique […]
By: Mike Welch The East Lee County Chamber (formerly the Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber) celebrated a well attended gala at the Plantation Golf & Country Club with its reflection on servant leaders who make our community what it is today. From teachers, law enforcement, fire and public safety to healthcare, the awards given to individuals […]
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Nationwide, victims are reaching out to law enforcement agencies regarding horrific phone calls indicating that a member of the family has been abducted by a Mexican drug cartel. Calls may come from a VoIP source which digitizes audio and transmits it over the internet or may simply appear as a standard […]
By: Katrina Salokar An amazing campaign kickoff event was held at the A Line Ranch in Buckingham for the Amanda Cochrane Lee County Commissioner District 5 Campaign on Sunday, March 24th. Visit www.AmandaSCochran.com for more information and VOTE August 20th. Previous Next
Premier Mobile Health Services rolls into Cape Coral After a one-year hiatus due to Hurricane Ian, an annual chili cook-off that benefits local charities returns to Cape Coral this weekend. The SWFL Charities Foundation event takes place on Sunday, April 7, 1-6 p.m. at Club Square in Cape Coral. Activities include chili contests for both […]
By: Maria Alaimo After nearly a decade of practicing law in Fort Myers with an established firm, rising from a junior associate to managing attorney and head of litigation, the decision to hang my shingle as a solo practitioner in 2023 wasn’t an easy one. Like many who go solo, regardless of industry, the opportunity […]
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 24, 2024) – The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels plan to open the 2024 baseball season with a bang – lots of bangs, in fact. Opening Night on Friday, April 5 will feature the first of 13 postgame fireworks shows at Hammond Stadium this season, along with other promotions and giveaways for […]
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