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School District of Lee County Updates Budget Realignment Non-Renewal Process
Throughout the Strategic Budget Realignment process, the School District of Lee County has remained committed to providing factual information. Today,...
School District and the University of Florida Announce Dual Enrollment Partnership
The School District of Lee County and the University of Florida (UF) today announced an articulation agreement that will provide...
7-Day Meal Kits Available During the Summer
The School District of Lee County and Summer BreakSpot are working together once again to provide free breakfast and lunch meal kits...
June 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...
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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...
School District of Lee County Awarded $301,600 from Suncoast Credit Union
The School District of Lee County is excited to announce a charitable gift of $301,600 from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation. The donation will help furnish on-site childcare centers across the School District, creating safe and welcoming spaces for young learners. The funds will also expand enrichment opportunities in math, reading,...
School District Receives $1.69 Million Workforce Development Grant
The School District of Lee County is excited to announce it has received a $1.69 million Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Program (Workforce CAP) Grant from the state of Florida. The program is designed to expand workforce education programs with a focus on in-demand industries and aligns with the School District’s...
A New Model for Autism Education Is Blossoming in North Fort Myers
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Peter’s Academy Offers Hope, Help, And A Hands-On Future For Families In the heart of North Fort Myers, something extraordinary is taking root—a fresh, faith-based approach to autism education that’s transforming lives one student, one family, and one farm chore at a...
FSW Receives Appropriations to Expand Nursing Program on Charlotte Campus
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has received $2,860,400 in legislative funding for two projects that will remodel the health professions building and provide nursing simulation lab equipment at FSW’s Charlotte Campus in Punta Gorda. These projects will expand FSW’s Associate in Science in Nursing degree (ASN) program on the Charlotte...
FSW Launches Two New Academic Schools to Advance Health Education
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has restructured its School of Health Professions into two new academic schools: the School of Nursing and the School of Allied Health. This strategic move strengthens FSW’s health education programs to better serve students and meet workforce needs across Southwest Florida. The School of Nursing...
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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
