Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is hosting a Financial Aid Workshop on Saturday, Apr. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lee Campus in Room S202. The event is intended to aid both current and prospective students in understanding and filling out the 2024-2025 FAFSA forms. The workshop will provide assistance with FAFSA […]
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SWFL Symphony Sadly Says Goodbye to its Music Director
The Southwest Florida Symphony, the only professional orchestra in Lee County and the fourth oldest orchestra in the state, announces bittersweetly that its music director, Radu Paponiu, has accepted a position with the world-renowned San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra as its music director. Therefore, Maestro Paponiu has tendered his resignation to the Southwest Florida Symphony […]
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 […]
Sunset Builders & Maintenance and Salty Papa’s Shrimp House Team Up to Encourage Blood Donations
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hallmark shows love to SWFL families at ‘Day of Caring’
Employees packed 1,500 ethnic hair product kits in partnership with United Way More than 200 Hallmark employees, in town for an annual corporate sales conference, took a break from examining sales strategies and financial goals to make a difference in the lives of Southwest Florida families. On March 26, Hallmark team members participated in a […]
It’s National Burrito Day! See Which Restaurants are Having Great Deals!
Get ready to celebrate National Burrito Day in style! Across the nation, restaurants are rolling out delicious deals and mouth watering specials to honor everyone’s favorite handheld meal. Don’t miss out on the festivities – Check out which local restaurants are having delicious burrito deals! Bubbakoo’s Burritos: Loyalty members at Bubbakoo’s Burritos can enjoy a […]
Charleston Park Day
Submitted By: Liberation Outreach Intl Worship Center Charleston Park Day isn’t just any day for the residents of the Charleston Park community. But it’s a time of celebration! A day filled with music, laughter, food, fun, love, and lots of stories from the old days of living in Charleston Park. On the 4th Saturday of […]
