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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Everglades Eye Care Grand Opening on Friday, April 19th
Dr. Emilio Martinez and the team at Everglades Eye Care are excited to announce the Grand opening of their new office in North Naples, Florida. Everglades Eye Care strives to exceed the eye care needs of our patients by using the highest quality optical materials and state of the art technology. Join us for the […]
The Southwest Florida Symphony Awarded $7,500 Grant from Suncoast Credit Union for Youth Concert
The Southwest Florida Symphony, Lee County’s only professional orchestra and the fourth oldest in the state, has been awarded a $7,500 grant from Suncoast Credit Union for the second consecutive year. The funds were used to support a free interactive performance by the symphony for over 1,600 elementary school students on Feb. 21 called “Compose […]
Alliance for the Arts Presents Documentary Film Razing Liberty Square on Wednesday, April 17
The Alliance for the Arts is proud to present the thought-provoking documentary film “Razing Liberty Square” as part of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. Taking place on Wednesday, April 17, at the Art House Cinema located at 10091 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers, this event promises to be an enlightening experience for all […]
Alva Day at the Alva School: A Spring Fling to Remember April 25
Mark your calendars for an evening of fun and festivities at The Alva School’s annual Spring Fling event on April 25, 2024, from 4pm to 7pm. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever before! Join us for an array of activities and attractions, including a hog auction from 5pm to 6pm, food […]
