Sunset Builders & Maintenance and Salty Papa’s Shrimp House are teaming up to host the One Blood bus to encourage the community to donate blood. The One Blood bus will be stationed in front of Sunset Builders & Maintenance and Salty Papa’s Shrimp House located at 15271 McGregor Blvd in Fort Myers on April 26, […]
East Lee News
Health Officials Caution About Blue-Green Algae Blooms at Caloosahatchee River
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) is cautioning the public of the presence of blue-green algae blooms in Caloosahatchee River — Telegraph Creek and Hancock Creek — Moody River. Blooms have the potential to produce toxins, and what triggers them to do so remains poorly understood. Since bloom conditions can change at […]
Harry Chapin Food Bank recognizes Dee Baker during National Volunteer Month
Baker joined the food bank in 1983 as the first program director Harry Chapin Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization in Southwest Florida, was honored to recognize Dee Baker, the food bank’s very first program director, as part of the National Volunteer Month celebrations. Baker was recognized by Harry Chapin Food Bank staff and […]
Lee County Utilities customers may notice a temporary change in taste, odor and color of their water
Lee County Utilities will be temporarily converting its disinfectant process from chloramines to free chlorine residual from May 1 through May 21, 2024. This is a routine measure that is common for water utilities using chloramines as its primary disinfectant. Anyone who uses a kidney dialysis machine at home should contact an equipment supplier so […]
Leadership SWFL Class of 2024 Announced
SWFL Inc. Is excited to announce the Leadership SWFL Class of 2024. Alyssa Averill – Sun Village Vacations Brenda Hernandez – Hotwire Communications Diane Kirby – Owen Ames Kimball Company Dorian Zwierewicz – Florida Gulf Coast University Florida SBDC at FGCU Elizabeth Jager – EFC Farms Emily Ford – Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold Marketing […]
Elite DNA Behavioral Health launches statewide food drive for Mental Health Awareness Month
Elite DNA Behavioral Health, a comprehensive behavioral and mental health care provider, is hosting a statewide food drive throughout May for Mental Health Awareness Month. From Wednesday, May 1 to Friday, May 24, Elite DNA is collecting food items at 32 locations and is calling on the community for support through donations of canned goods, […]
Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library Selected to Host Smithsonian
Explore “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” at the Library The Lee County Library System is pleased to announce that the Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library has been selected to receive a grant through the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program and Florida Humanities to host the traveling exhibit “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” […]
How does painting a rain barrel help struggling Lehigh Acres’ seniors pay their water utility bills? Find out in the 3rd annual Lehigh Acres Rain Barrel Painting Contest
The Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA), Lehigh Community Services, and Lehigh Acres Senior Center are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Lehigh Acres Rain Barrel Painting Contest! The purpose of the program is to promote water conservation while simultaneously providing art therapy to senior citizens within the community. But this program doesn’t stop there…money raised […]
Lessons from Leadership Day: Learning to lead
By: Dawn Montecalvo Throughout my 25 years in the nonprofit world, I’ve been afforded the opportunity to work with all brands of CEOs, board chairs, business owners, politicians and industry leaders. I’ve even been lucky enough to have some of these talented individuals on our team as volunteers. I’ve learned from each of these leaders […]
Family Friendly Farm Yoga! Presented by The Health & Wellness Committee
Saturday, April 20 10am – 12pm The Barn at Smith Acres 6470 Buckingham Road Fort Myers 33905 Come for the Yoga, stay for the animals! FREE entry to all LCBA Members… with donation of any of the following items: Cat/Dog Food and Treats 6′ Leashes Paper Towels Tall Trash Bags Dish Soap Laundry Soap Bleach […]
