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FSW History Professor Receives National Grant For “Lynching in LaBelle” Project
FEBRUARY 4, 2021 – LABELLE, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) history professor Brandon Jett was recently awarded a $4,500...
“Crown Jewel of Fort Myers Beach!” McKeown Authors First-Ever Mound House Book
By Gary Mooneythewritestuff25@gmail.com While the iconic Mound House on Fort Myers Beach traces its history back over 2,000 years to...
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March Programs at East County Regional Library
Adult Programs Let’s Play: Chess & More 3 p.m. Monday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Calling gaming enthusiasts of all ages. Join friends and
February 20, 2025
Audubon of Southwest Florida: Upcoming Events, Outings, and Announcements
Our field trip schedule for all of 2025 is now posted on our website. Upcoming outings include: Sunday, February 16 – Rotary Park Tuesday, March 18
February 6, 2025
Lee Commissioners vote to remove fluoride from Lee County Utilities drinking water
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2025) voted to discontinue adding fluoride to Lee County Utilities drinking water. To view the
February 6, 2025
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the First New Construction Affordable Housing Rental Community in Lee County in Over 15 Years
What: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hermosa North Fort Myers, Phase I & II. When: February 5th, 2025, at 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM. Where: 16321 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort
January 30, 2025
Book Signing & Pizza at SWFL Historical Society Sunday February 2nd @ 3:30pm
Seventy years is a long, long time—especially for a pizza shop! Our good friend and historian, Cesar Becerra, is on a quest to bite down
January 30, 2025
Blue Waters Development Group Hosts Community Blood Drive to Support OneBlood
Blue Waters Development Group (“BWDG”), a local commercial real estate developer, is proud to announce that it will be hosting its second annual blood drive
January 29, 2025
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