The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District is relaunching Cadet Post 102, a youth-oriented program focusing on the vocational study of professional firefighting. The program was originally launched in March of 2020, but meetings were halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With safety precautions in place, the advisors are looking forward to welcoming cadets […]
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association Hires Angela Foster As Director Of Professional Development
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 23, 2021) – The Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association (RPCRA) has announced the hiring of Angela Foster as director of professional development. Foster brings more than 20 years of experience to her director role, where she will be responsible for creating and managing RPCRA’s professional development offerings that empower Realtor members to […]
Top Domestic Destinations For Summer 2021
By Stephen Myers COVID-19 thwarted summer vacation plans last year, but the 2021 summer travel season is poised for a significant rebound. Although tourist attractions and theme parks have reopened across much of the country, many leisure travelers are still avoiding crowded spaces. It is impossible to social distance in vacation hot-spots like Times Square […]
Sullivan State Farm Agencies Connect With Customers Virtually
Cape Coral agents introduce “Good Neighbor Connect” virtual meeting tool CAPE CORAL, Fla. (Mar. 23, 2021) – To ensure the safety of both their clients and their teams, Cape Coral State Farm Agents Mike and Dawn Sullivan are now able to consult with clients virtually using the “Good Neighbor Connect” virtual meeting tool. Good Neighbor Connect […]
13th Annual BUG Chase 5K Run Raises Money For Local Children
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Mar. 23, 2021) – The Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis held the 13th annual BUG Chase 5K run as a virtual format for their 2021 fundraiser raising over $7,500. The race benefited the Fort Myers-Metro Kiwanis Club’s BUG (Bring Up Grades) program and other local club sponsored youth service projects. There were over 100 registered individuals who participated from […]
Better Together Launches New Website With Resources For Families, Employers And Community Partners
NAPLES, Fla. (March 23, 2021) – Better Together, a voluntary, community-driven alternative to foster care, has launched a redesigned website designed to offer an improved user experience while raising awareness of the organization’s mission and its two programs – Better Families and Better Jobs. The Better Together website serves as a referral source for families […]
United Way Needs Therapy Dogs For Beesley’s Paw Prints
FORT MYERS, FL March 19, 2021 – United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee is seeking volunteers for the Beesley’s Paw Prints therapy dog program. Do you think your dog would be a great addition to our Beesley’s Paw Prints program? We need registered therapy dogs and their owners to visit United Way Partner Agencies, […]
Better Together Welcomes Christian Spilker To Board Of Directors
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 19, 2021) – Better Together, a voluntary, community-driven alternative to foster care, has named Christian Spilker to its board of directors. Spilker is the senior vice president of land for Collier Enterprises, a family-owned company headquartered in Naples. A biologist by training, Christian guides the company through the sensitive environmental permitting […]
Tax Deadline Update for Individuals: Tax Deadline Extended
With the recent passing of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a decision was made by the IRS to extend the 2020 filing tax deadline only for individuals to May 17, 2021. This provides an extension of time to pay 2020 income taxes, otherwise due on April 15, 2021. This extension does not apply to individual states at this […]
Charity Golf Classic Scheduled May 6 At River Hall
Proceeds Benefit Goodwill Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Fort Myers — Registration is now open to reserve a player spot in the 10th Goodwill Golf Classic. The annual four-person scramble is May 6th at the River Hall Country Club. Proceeds benefit programs and services offered through Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida that help people with […]