Helping women-owned business with start-up funds Ft. Myers, FL – Goodwill’s MicroEnterprise Institute received a grant from the Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida, Inc. for women who graduate from the program and complete their feasibility plan demonstrating a viable business idea. This is the fourth year that the Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida has awarded the program […]
Retired U.S. Rep Francis Rooney honored NAPLES, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2021) – The Conservancy of Southwest Florida members elected four new directors for four-year terms on the board of directors. Nancy Anthony, Pam Brown, Leslie Frécon and Tom Watkins were elected at the organization’s 57th Annual Members’ Meeting on Jan. 19, held virtually. During the meeting, […]
[Fort Myers, FL] (January 19, 2021) For over 30 years, Keep Lee County Beautiful has been producing an environmental art calendar featuring winning artwork from students across Lee County. The calendar, which is used as an educational tool, is distributed throughout the school system and during KLCB events. KLCB donates calendars to schools to serve as a source of […]
J. Pason Gaddis / Chairperson, Lee Health Foundation FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2021) – Lee Health Foundation has announced its 2021 board of trustees, with J. Pason Gaddis returning as chairperson. Trustees help guide philanthropic initiatives for Lee Health Foundation, which is celebrating 25 years of supporting lifesaving health and wellness programs in Southwest Florida. […]
NAPLES, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2021) – Growing Climate Solutions: Path to Positive Southwest Florida has announced a new speaker series to address the changing climate and its impact on the region. The SWFL Climate Compass Series will feature prominent national speakers discussing critical aspects of the changing climate, including politics, maritime activity and real estate. […]
By Michael Wynn Sunshine Ace Hardware has long maintained a core value of “Care for your Neighbor.” Meanwhile, Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida promotes a tagline that states “Caring people caring for our little people.” A partnership between our two caring entities is a natural fit. For years, Sunshine Ace has supported dozens of […]
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District (LAFCRD) officially broke ground at the site for Station 106 this morning. LAFCRD Chief Officers, Commissioners, and firefighters joined members of Wright Construction for the celebratory groundbreaking at the site. Station 106 is positioned in the Northwest section of the District on Sunshine Blvd, between 48th and 49th Street […]
The Princess Bride on the Outdoor GreenMarket Lawn Saturday, February 27 • A delightfully postmodern fairy tale and family fun treat, The Princess Bride is a clever, intelligent mix of swashbuckling, romance and comedy that takes an age-old damsel-in-distress story and makes it fresh and fun. Seating is limited and attendees will purchase a pass for a 6×6 […]
By Mike Welch Well… We were warned that there would be a surge upon surge of the pandemic due to holiday activities. As we prepare for the development of community vaccination outreach programs to inoculate our seniors and vulnerable persons first – we are all encouraged to “mask-up”. Public health is not a singular situation. […]
By Carolyn Peplow 2021 has arrived, Lehigh Community Services would like to wish each of you and your families a year of happiness and good health. FREE tax preparation is available now at Lehigh Community Services, 201 Plaza Dr. Suite #3. The VITA program (voluntary income tax assistance) has volunteer preparers certified by the IRS. […]
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