The School District of Lee County is proud to announce that our high school students have set yet another record high. The Florida Department of Education just released the 2019-2020 graduation rates and Lee County’s graduation rate increased 4.8% over the year before to 88.5%. That is the largest increase for the district in 15 […]
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2021) – The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (SWFL-FPRA) announces a call for entries for its annual “Local Image Awards” competition, which recognizes outstanding communications programs, presentations and campaigns. Entries are open to marketers, communicators, graphic designers, advertising gurus and public relations professionals. “The Image Awards are for any […]
Dr. Joseph W. Spadafora, D.O. FORT MYERS, FL., January 7, 2021 — Quigley Eye Specialists, which is a Southwest Florida leader in the diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders, is pleased to announce that St. Lucy’s Eye Surgery Center and Community Eye Center have merged with Quigley Eye Specialists. St. Lucy’s Eye Surgery Center and Community […]
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution begins, Sheriff Carmine Marceno wants you to be aware of emerging fraud schemes: You are asked to pay out of pocket to get the vaccine. You are asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list or to get early access. Advertisements for vaccines through social media platforms, […]
FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 5, 2021) – There is a changing of the guard at two Lee County government offices. This morning, Noelle Branning was sworn-in as the new Lee County Tax Collector, replacing Larry Hart, while Matt Caldwell took office as Property Appraiser, replacing Ken Wilkinson. Both Hart and Wilkinson announced their retirements last year. […]
FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 5, 2021) – The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools is holding its 10th Annual Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk on Saturday February 6, 2021. Participants can run at Florida SouthWestern State College or sign up for our virtual option. We will be following CDC Guidelines to ensure the safety of all […]
Fort Myers, FL, Jan. 3, 2021 – The Florida Department of Health and Lee County government will launch a reservation system and a new, larger site for free COVID-19 vaccinations for frontline healthcare workers and people age 65 and older. The reservation system will launch Monday and vaccinations will resume Tuesday at a single site […]
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, Dec 29, 2020 – In a great community effort, several Fort Myers Rotary groups joined together to raise money for the local Midwest Food Bank, Florida division. During the recent check presentation at the Fort Myers Sunrise Rotary location, District 6960 presented MFB Executive Director Karl Steidinger with the raised donation of […]
[Fort Myers, FL] (December 29, 2020) Join Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) and plog across Lee County. The word ‘plogging’ is derived from the Swedish phrase ‘plocka upp’, which refers to picking up garbage when out walking or jogging. Starting in the New Year, KLCB will meet to plog every Wednesday from 8:00am to 9:00am at a new […]
The American Advertising Awards competition closes January 10th, 2021 FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 31, 2020) — Excellence in the art of advertising creative will once again be rewarded in Southwest Florida as the American Advertising Federation-Southwest Florida (AAF-SWFL) holds the American Advertising Awards competition for produced advertising work that ran in 2020. Advertising agencies, freelance creatives, in-house […]
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