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August Programs at Riverdale Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to...
August Programs at East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free...
THE REPORT CARD! Grading the Decisions that Impact our Schools
By Carline Santilus | Candidate for Lee County School Board, District 5 Separating Facts – From Fiction The data is...
July Programs at East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free...
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March Programs at Riverdale Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Knit and Stitch 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 18 A casual, self-guided group for knitting, crochet and other needle arts. Join in to share projects, ideas...
March Programs at East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Let’s Play 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, 9, 23, 30 Join friends and friendly competitors alike for games of strategy, chance and fun. Bring your...
January Programs at Riverdale Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Knit and Stitch 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 21 A casual, self-guided group for knitting, crochet and other needle arts. Join in to share projects, ideas...
January Programs at East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Holocaust Museum and the Importance of Holocaust Education 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5 Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking presentation by the Holocaust Museum...
Harns Marsh Middle School’s Barbara Rebeor Named 2025–2026 DoD STEM Ambassador
The School District of Lee County is proud to announce that Barbara Rebeor, Science Department Chair and teacher at Harns Marsh Middle School, has been selected as a 2025–2026 Department of Defense (DoD) STEM Ambassador. Rebeor is one of only 30 educators nationwide to receive this prestigious honor for the...
December Programs at Riverdale Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Spanish Conversation Club 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 9, 16 Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level? Improve your fluency by...
December Programs at East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Let’s Play 2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 8, 15 Join friends and friendly competitors alike for games of strategy, chance and fun. Bring your own...
FSW Launches Handshake Career Platform to Connect Students and Employers
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is connecting students and recent graduates with enhanced career opportunities through Handshake, a leading online career platform that connects talented FSW students directly with employers seeking to hire early talent. Employers can post job and internship opportunities specifically for FSW students free of charge, employers...
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On the Ground at Sebring: Racing, Innovation, and Human Spirit
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News On May 16, 2025, I visited Sebring International Raceway on the first day of an exciting weekend-long
Frustrated and 50: The Dating Dilemma in Southwest Florida
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News If you’re over 50 (even over 40), single, and living in Southwest Florida, you’re not alone—but you
Hung Up on Snags
Submitted by The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society When The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society began managing River Oaks
Readying Your Pets For Hurricane Season In Florida
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM | Owner of Just 4 Pets Veterinary Wellness Center Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 to November 30,
Preserving What’s Left: Real Options for Landowners
By: James Kennedy | East Lee County News In the May 2025 edition, I wrote about the importance of growing what matters here in East
COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2026 SEASON; TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR FIVE CLASSICAL PERFORMANCES
Internationally-acclaimed performers from around the world will headline the five concerts planned for 2026 by the Fort Myers Community Concert Association. Tickets are now on
