By: Rita Davis In February 2020, there were over 36,000 Career & Technical Education course enrollments in over 80 programs across 15 high schools and 20 middle schools in the School District of Lee County. From Agritechnology to Welding, classrooms were buzzing with face-to-face, hands-on learning. Students were acquiring the necessary skills to become workforce-ready […]
By: Tiffany Esposito You work hard on your business – wouldn’t it be nice if someone would give you a hand, for free? At SWFL Inc., that’s what we do every day! Last August, we introduced a free membership model for area businesses, and we haven’t looked back. Any Lee, Collier and Charlotte County business […]
Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself. While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat, this might not be enough. In these cases, a person’s body temperature rises faster than it can cool itself down. This can cause damage to […]
FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 18, 2021) – Fort Myers Brewing Company will host award-winning travel show host and comedian Zane Lamprey for a night of stand-up comedy and craft beer on Wednesday, June 30. A popular TV travel host for numerous shows, including Three Sheets and Drinking Made Easy, Lamprey has been seen touring the […]
Annual Bar Crawl Features American-made Beer, Tasty Apps, and an Evening of Patriotic Fun! CAPE CORAL, FL – The South Cape Hospitality & Entertainment Association (SCHEA) announces the 9th Annual South Cape Red, White & Brew Trolley Event on Saturday, June 26th, from 7 pm to 11 pm. This 21+ nightlife event takes guests to […]
The School District of Lee County is partnering with the Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program to keep children healthy and well nourished while school is out. The Summer BreakSpot Program allows the District’s Food and Nutrition Services Department to provide free meals to children who are 18 years and younger at no cost to them while school is […]
Providing a $12 Million Impact on Local Economy Fort Myers, FL (June 16, 2021) – United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has concluded the extended 2021 tax season with tremendous results! United Way’s VITA volunteers provided free tax preparation services to over 6,700 individuals and families who received approximately $9.7 […]
Some images just scream The United States of America, such as baseball, hot dogs, and fireworks! Experience all of these on three consecutive nights during the upcoming Fourth of July Holiday Weekend, as well as every Friday evening this summer, with a trip to Hammond Stadium at the CenturyLink Sports Complex to see the Fort […]
Fort Myers, FL, June 15, 2021 – Midwest Food Bank of Florida – a volunteer-driven, faith-based organization dedicated to alleviating hunger, and providing disaster relief, partners with local Fort Myers SJC Boxing gym and their Youth Mentor Program. This recently launched SJC Boxing Mentor Program is open to middle and high school students, Monday thru […]
FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 14, 2021) – Child Care of Southwest Florida is hosting a free continuing education workshop on June 19 to help early childhood education teachers sharpen their classroom leadership skills. “Diving Deeper into Instructional Support” is a three-hour course that will help teachers become better facilitators in the classroom and encourage children […]
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