Old tires are notoriously effective mosquito-breeding habitats Lee County Solid Waste is partnering with Lee County Mosquito Control District and Fort Myers East Rotary for Tire Amnesty Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, to rid neighborhoods of discarded passenger car tires. Lee County residents can drop off passenger car tires at […]
This holiday season, Lee Health is giving the community the gift of receiving safe, high-quality care — at a level previously only available within the hospital — from the comfort of their own home. The health system is thrilled to announce its new Hospital at Home program, which launched at Gulf Coast Medical Center in […]
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Book Discussion: “By the Fire We Carry” by Rebecca Nagle 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 Reporter and member of the Cherokee Nation, Rebecca Nagle, recounts the generations-long fight for tribal land […]
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs East County Craft Club: Vision Planner 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 This month Craft Club will get ready for the new year with vision planners, a fun spin on vision […]
Lee County Parks & Recreation welcomes all senior athletes to participate in the 2025 Lee County Senior Games, which feature social, recreational and competitive activities. Registration is open. Register at www.leeparks.org/register or call 239-533-7275. Registration is $15 per event. Participants must be 50 years or older by Dec. 31, 2025, and qualifying event top finishers will be eligible […]
As we approach the end of the year, there are several exciting opportunities for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts in our area. Mark your calendars and join us for these engaging events and initiatives: Koreshan State Park Field Trip Date: December 17, 2024Time: 8:00 AMExplore the natural beauty of Koreshan State Park on this free guided […]
Lee Health has teamed up with another local university to encourage nursing students to build their careers and live in Southwest Florida through the Lee Health Nova Southeastern University Nursing Scholarship Program. The Lee Health Nova Southeastern University Nursing Scholarship Program will provide scholarships to 20 nursing students who will apply for the Lee Health […]
By: James Kennedy | East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group On December 7th, the Alva Museum will host Joe Johnson, a local cattleman, storyteller, and folk artist. He will share stories from his upbringing and experiences as a cowboy in Southwest Florida. Additionally, the museum will have some of his pen-and-ink folk art drawings on hand […]
By: Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com | President, SWFL Business Alliance & Owner, Goodlad & Swank Insurance, LLC I want to talk about the idea of agency and its opposite, victimhood. Merriam-Webster defines agency as the capacity, condition, or state of acting or exerting power. Ok, so you’re wondering, where the hell is Butch going with […]
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