In court, sharing the gift of time
By: Maria Alaimo After nearly a decade of practicing law in Fort Myers with an established firm, rising from a junior associate to managing attorney
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Southwest Florida Business Alliance
By: Butch Swank – butch@goodladandswank.com There’s a saying I’ve always found interesting: Nature hates a vacuum. In essence, it means if something was in a
Expansion Without Proper Infrastructure
By: Susan Allen I recently wrote an article called “Sprawl Hurts Us All”. It elaborated on the concern that unbridled development has harmful effects on
A Neighborhood School
By: Denise Eberle When I went to school, children went to the schools closest to their homes. They also were designed to complement their communities.
“Trash to Cash Rule-making”: Incinerators, Permits and Models
By: Marsha Ellis What happens when snow-birds flock to SWFL? What is the flipside of the rosy economic boon, the busy hotels, restaurants, HOAs, roads
April Events at East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for adults and children. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs
Lexington Country Club golf outing and concert raises $117,000 for pediatric cancer patients
Two events at Lexington Country Club in February raised $117,000 for Barbara’s Friends – Golisano Children’s Hospital’s cancer fund through the Lee Health Foundation. More
April Events at Riverdale Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for adults and children. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs
Annual Plant Sale & Strawberry Shortcake Fest Supports Alva Garden Club Community Projects
Submitted By: Susan Hegarty The Alva Garden Club announces its long running Plant Sale and Strawberry Shortcake Festival, a local tradition for area gardeners and
Unlocking the Mind: The Cognitive Rewards of Exercise
By: Dr. Khalid Sabha, MD Exercise is not only essential for physical health but also for cognitive well-being. When we exercise, our brains light up
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