By Alyssa Stoner Florida is a tropical place with palm trees and sunshine during the daytime, but properly designed landscape lighting can easily provide a beautiful secure setting at night. Does your landscaping go to sleep at night? Does your lanai or pool deck area go pitch black so you can’t continue outdoor activities? Well, […]
Submitted By Beth Oliver CHEF, the Culinary & Hospitality Education Foundation of Southwest Florida, filmed the 2021 Culinary CHEF Showdown in front of a sold-out VIP studio audience limited to 20 guests on February 1, 2021, at the Workshop demonstration kitchen in the new Luminary Hotel & Co. boutique hotel in downtown Fort Myers, Fla. […]
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2021) – Creighton Construction & Development has completed the construction of a 7-Eleven convenience store with fuel in Fort Myers that is home to Southwest Florida’s first Laredo Taco Company. The new 7-Eleven is located at 5951 Enterprise Parkway, positioned at the northeast corner of Luckett Road and Enterprise Parkway […]
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2021) – It is no secret that COVID-19 has impacted our community, businesses, nonprofits and families. The isolation and uncertainty have also led to long-term mental health implications. To help address the mental health impacts to area children, Kids’ Minds Matter is holding a free “Unmasking the Epidemic” virtual event […]
Longtime restaurateur remakes unique venue FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2021) – An upscale lounge featuring a full liquor bar, a wide selection of craft cocktails, wines, craft beers, tapas and live entertainment, The Loft at OT has opened its doors, and the good vibes have begun. Owners Mike and Kristina Amato started Overtime Pizza five […]
IMMOKALEE, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2021) – Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee recently added Roll to Win CrapsTM Virtual to its gaming roster. Roll to Win Craps Virtual features a full-sized craps table and player stations, but becomes dealer-less by switching to virtual, contactless dice. The player designated as the shooter virtually shoots the dice by interacting with them on their terminal. The dice […]
On February 26, 2021, at approximately 1:01 am, a 911 caller reported observing smoke coming from a building in the 3500 block area of Lee Blvd. We responded to investigate the reported fire and observed smoke coming from the Family Dollar Store located at 3519 Lee Blvd. Crews began an attack on the fire, which required additional assistance […]
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Jan. 28, 2021 – In line with the new year, Bubba’s Roadhouse and Saloon is now offering a newly updated menu. All of the restaurant’s signature items, like the juicy, hand-cut steaks, delicious American comfort food, and cold drinks from the bar, remain, but there is one notable addition. Bubba’s will now […]
By Dr. Chris Mulvey, PT Heart health is important for everyone. Marathoners in their 20s and retirees in their 70s all need a healthy heart to function. The heart is a muscle, so the more exercise we giveit, the stronger it will become. Regular exercise causes long-term physiological adaptations, including improvements in heart function, strength, […]
By Jessica Stanfield In March 2020, the Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, was just days away from hosting its inaugural Voices of Hope Gala, a fundraising event more than a year in the making. The venue, decorations, catering, script and guest list were finalized. Generous sponsors had already stepped forward. Supporters had purchased […]
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