Submitted By: Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A. Taxpayers using a professional tax preparer should make sure they have all their information readily available before their appointment. Collecting their information and getting copies of any missing documents before taxpayers sit down to prepare their return is critical to filing an accurate tax return. Having […]
By: Rachel Carter In May of 2014, for the first time in years, I could stand on a bridge or a rooftop and not think about jumping off. It may sound dramatic, but it’s true. For the first time in three years, I was dreaming about what the future could hold for me again. But […]
By: Butch Swank It’s a brand-new year, Lehigh Acres! We have come a long way with tons of new friends, neighbors, and some very cool businesses popping up right here in the neighborhood. I absolutely love how Lehigh continues to grow but somehow still maintains the feeling of a small town. It is the community […]
Submitted By: Rita Artwohl The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at The Landings Yacht, Golf, and Tennis Club (community entry off McGregor Blvd between Cypress Lake Drive and College Pkwy). Meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. […]
By: Dr. Vera Tillman, DVM As pet owners, we welcome cats and dogs into our homes, and we hurt when they become ill or suffer an injury. Even worse, our hearts break if we can’t afford proper care. But pet insurance can make the difference between providing life-saving and quality-of-life care, or losing a beloved […]
Submitted By: Josh Milton The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CACSWFL) hosted its largest toy drive this holiday season, collecting over 2,500 gifts for local families in need. The CAC also hosted its Adopt–A–Family holiday program that allows generous donors to sponsor local families. This year there were 28 families that received gifts for […]
Submitted By: Emily Golden The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business and Leadership NEXT committees are partnering to co-host a “New Year, New Friend” networking program from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Gulf Coast Humane Society. The Gulf Coast Humane Society is a private nonprofit animal welfare […]
By: Antonio Carangelo, Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) Safety Council Hurricane Ian was devastating to the region. As families being to recover, there is a sense of belonging outside of indivudual communities; people helping other people. A new sense of community that cuts across Southwest Florida (SWFL). Parks, civic/business venues, and roads/waterways are the […]
Submitted By: Amy Turner Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center (DHHC) will offer weekly American Sign Language (ASL) classes in four locations and online starting January 4, 2023. In-person classes will be held Tuesdays at 6 PM at the Goodwill Community Resource Center 11601 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, […]
Submitted By: Dave Breitenstein Hosted by SWFL Climate & Community Initiative and powered by Hertz, the inaugural SWFL Climate & Community Summit will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Arthrex Conference Center, 1 Arthrex Way in Naples. Postponed following Hurricane Ian, the event is open to the public […]
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