By: Grant Fichter The voters in Lee County are looking at a potential change in how our Board of County Commissioners are elected, how many there are, and whether or not we have an elected County Mayor instead of the currently appointed County Manager. On November 29th, 2023, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners […]
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Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Honored with 800+ Awards at Annual Distinction Ceremony
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 […]
Lee Commissioners Award More Than $41.6 Million for Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing Units
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 […]
Shell-elebrate World Turtle Day on May 23
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 […]
June Programs at Riverdale Public Library
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, June 5, 19 A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters that join together to share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged to […]
Lee County adjusts some operational schedules for Memorial Day
Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. The county’s holiday schedule operational adjustments are as follows: Solid Waste All garbage, recycling and yard waste collections in unincorporated Lee County, the City of Bonita Springs, the Village of Estero and the Town of Fort Myers Beach will […]
Florida SouthWestern State College Buccaneer Bound Summer Bridge Program
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 […]
Lee County Parks & Recreation Seeks Public Input to Improve the Department
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 […]
Fort Myers Brewing Company Sizzles This Summer with the Annual SummerFest – Four Days of Craft Beer, Live Music, and Local Cuisine
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 […]
Community Concert Association Announces 2025 Season
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. […]
