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 […]
Practice becomes US Eye’s 18th location in Southwest Florida FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 14, 2021) – Johnson Eyecare in Fort Myers is integrating its practice with the US Eye model to enrich patient care and expand service offerings. The new partnership provides Johnson Eyecare patients with direct access to world-renowned surgeons, cutting-edge technology and additional service […]
By Scott Hamblen Father’s Day arrives each year as temperatures rise and summer takes shape. Between schools letting out and vacation planning, though, Father’s Day often catches people off guard. Besides, dads aren’t the best when it comes to dropping hints about Father’s Day gifts. However, knowing what activities dad likes is the key to […]
FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 3, 2021) – Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, are pleased to announce that attorney Preston J. “P.J.” Scheiner recently earned board certification in Civil Trial Law from the Florida Bar. Board certification identifies lawyers with specialized knowledge, skills, and proficiency, as well as a reputation for professionalism and ethics. Scheiner is […]
Roadway litter down 54% since 2009, but still 50 billion pieces on the ground [Fort Myers, FL] (June 2, 2021) – Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) today reports that Keep America Beautiful® has announced the summary of its 2020 study on litter in America. Keep Lee County Beautiful is part of the national organization’s network of […]
The School District of Lee County is proud to honor Allison Delude-Kerner with the Second Annual APPLES Mentor of the Year award. Delude-Kerner is Peer Collaborative Teacher at Harns Marsh Middle School. APPLES mentors provide support to new and beginning teachers. “I think being a teacher is the best job in the world,” Delude-Kerner said […]
Jennifer Ortega was surprised by Superintendent Dr. Greg Adkins this week with the 2021 New Teacher of the Year Award. Ortega teaches 7th grade reading at Lehigh Acres Middle School. “It was definitely a surprise. I’m a little bit embarrassed but in a good way,” Ortega said shortly after being presented her award. “I always wanted to […]
[Fort Myers, FL] (May 26, 2021) Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) is pleased to announce the winners in the 32nd annual “Leave The Scene Clean” Calendar Art Contest. The contest drew hundreds of entries from local students, representing public, private, and home schools in Lee County. Submitted work was judged on artistic execution and originality as […]
to Seminole Casino Hotel Oct. 22 IMMOKALEE, Fla. (May 25, 2021) – GOLD Entertainment presents the eight-piece funk-rock band Here Come the Mummies live in concert as part of “The Reawakening Tour” at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Friday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are on sale now for $45 and are available by phone […]
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