FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 28, 2021) – Dress for Success SW Florida announces its signature fundraiser, A REcycled Night Through the Decades, on Friday, Aug. 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs. A REcycled Night Through the Decades is a one-of-a-kind experience where 17 […]
New Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) students may be eligible to receive two free classes during the Fall 2021 semester through FSW’s “Now. Not Tomorrow.” scholarship. To be considered for the “Now. Not Tomorrow.” scholarship, students must have graduated from a Florida high school in 2020 or 2021 and should not have earned credits from […]
Submitted By: Josh Milton Thanks to the continued support of Sheriff Carmine Marceno and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the Tommy Bohanon Foundation can continue to fulfill its mission of supporting young athletes on and off the playing field. Every year, the foundation sets its sights on something even bigger than the year before, and […]
By: Dr. Stan Headley In the last decade, body positivity has been a hot topic – yes, even among men. This newer era is responsible for coining the comical phrase, “dad bod.” A popular term used for the less-sculpted physique of a man who still practices a moderately active lifestyle. A national survey found that […]
Submitted By: M. Wassall This indoor event based in Fort Myers, FL features authors, craft makers, artists & steampunk-themed activities like Tea Dueling, Parasol Dueling, The Splendid Teapot Race, Hamster Wars, Costume Contests, and live music! Rain or shine with air conditioning, on site bar, tea & food for sale. Fun for all ages! Come […]
By: Major Brenda Lane We at The Salvation Army Lehigh Service Center are concerned for the older population and families with young children in our community. We all know how terribly hot it is during the summer months. There are many of those we mentioned, living without Air Conditioning. The extreme heat that we experience […]
Submitted By: Jody Van Cooney Fireworks are lovely but can be very dangerous. They should be handled by professionals if at all possible. However, many individuals purchase them for home display, especially during holidays such as the Fourth of July, Labor Day, and New Year’s Eve. According to a recent study, the Centers for Disease […]
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Many hard-working residents residing in the Lee County Sheriff’s Office East District park their work trucks…pickups, vans, cutaways, chassis cabs, etc. in their driveways and side yards. These vehicles and their contents are their livelihoods and, without them, these individuals are financially crippled. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has been responding […]
By: Rita Artwohl The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at The Landings Yacht, Golf, and Tennis Club (off McGregor Blvd south of College Pkwy). Meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. with a short social period followed […]
By: Emily Wolfarth “The group of us at Villa Vincente are very happy with the PACE program. I am 80 years old, do not drive anymore but do not feel alone or lost because I have PACE and the wonderful angels giving me help with cleaning and shopping,” said Gladys Jarvis. Gladys is a participant […]
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