Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will host PreView FSW, its Fall Open House, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 3-7 p.m. at the FSW Fort Myers Campus, 8099 College Parkway. Prospective students, their families, and the community are invited to attend to experience live, interactive demonstrations from FSW’s dynamic academic programs. Attendees will learn about FSW’s […]
By: Pat Whitehall The last few weeks have been really bad ones for many people here in Southwest Florida as well as in some of our other southern states. The weather is definitely giving us many rough times and unfortunately, because of climate change, there isn’t that much we can do about it unless we […]
By: Pat Whitehall Before we go any further, I want to make it clear I am not saying to thank Fluffy’s doctor. While it is good manners to thank your pet’s doctor, the Vet I am referring to is the one who served in the United States Military at any given time! November 11th is […]
Submitted by: Connie Puzevic The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will hold their monthly meeting on Friday, Nov. 15tfh, at the Rise Christian Church, 50 Bell Boulevard, Lehigh Acres, at 1 pm. The speaker will be Rea Nicely, Acting Director of Lehigh Acres Community Services. We are asking members to bring canned goods for the Community Services pantry, and […]
Better Together is partnering with Grace Church to host a community job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24 in Fort Myers. Registration is now open for hiring employers and job seekers to participate in the October event. The church-based job fair connects job seekers with local employers who are ready […]
FutureMakers Coalition has teamed up with David Lawrence Centers to introduce FREE Mental Health First Aid Training to our community, aiming to bolster resilience in our workforce. The Adult Mental Health First Aid training program is designed for individuals aged 18 and older. Certification involves a 2-hour self-paced online coursework component, followed by a comprehensive […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract to expand the facilities of Rutenberg Park, 6500 South Pointe Blvd., to include eight lighted pickleball courts, a shade structure and more. The $3.2 million contract with Stultz Inc. includes: Eight lighted pickleball courts, four of which will be covered Shade structure ADA-compliant […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners took several votes on Tuesday, advancing key projects in Lehigh Acres and eastern Lee County. Among the approvals was a 4.2-mile sidewalk project along Bell Boulevard, aimed at improving infrastructure and safety in the area. The nearly $3.2 million project along Bell Boulevard will go from State Road 82 […]
Get ready to explore a world of creativity at the upcoming Craft Fair hosted by the Lehigh Acres Senior Center on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Center located at 219 Plaza Drive, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936. The Craft Fair will showcase an impressive […]
By: The Honorable Matt Caldwell | Lee County Property Appraiser TRIM Season is in full swing at the Lee County Property Appraiser’s office, which means Lee County property owners are on the lookout for their Notice of Proposed Property Taxes. This formal communication is prepared by my office and coming to your mailbox soon! The […]
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