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Mighty Mussels to open 2024 Baseball Season with a Bang!
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 24, 2024) – The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels plan to open the 2024 baseball season with...
Full Foarce: World’s Toughest Row- Pacific
Submitted By: The Full Foarce team It’s an arduous 2,800 mile race across the vast Pacific Ocean that will force...
Four Schools Chosen as 2023 Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion Schools
Submitted By: Rob Spicker The School District of Lee County is proud to announce three high schools and one middle...
Become A Soccer Star With Stovi
By: Garrett Granitz Anthony “Stovi” Stovall is ready to help athletes reach their full potential on the soccer field. With...
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East Lee County Chamber Donations Made Art Themed Summer Camps Possible For Middle School Students
By Dr. Joe Restino, Vice – Principal – Harns Marsh Middle School Through a generous set of donations from the East Lee County Chamber of Commerce, Harns Marsh Middle was able to give Arts themed lessons to students over the summer. Student participated in either culinary arts, band, orchestra and...
Lehigh Senior Center Happenings
By Lehigh Acres Senior Center Starlight Swing Dance is Thursday August 11th at 4:30pm and you must be a member to participate. Please make sure you sign up no later than August 4th in the kitchen. The cost of this dance is only $5, which includes pizza and the DJ....
Lehigh Acres 2nd Annual 4th of July Freedom Fest
By Amanda Mitrani At Victory, there’s always something to do, eat, and explore. Victory Town Center encompasses close to 12 acres of land right in the heart of Lehigh Acres. Located between the two main roadways of our town, Lee Blvd. and Homestead Road, Victory Town Center is easily accessible...
Tommy Bohanon Foundation Awards $30,000 To Athletic Programs At Five Southwest Florida High Schools
The Tommy Bohanon Foundation continues to change the lives of Southwest Florida youth by awarding $30,000 to five local high schools’ athletic programs through the Tommy Bohanon Foundation Sports Equipment Grant. This year the funds will be dispersed between North Fort Myers High School, South Fort Myers High School, Dunbar...
As The Holidays Are Upon Us – A Better Season – 2021
THE SALVATION ARMY NEEDS YOUR HELP! Once again for this month the Salvation Army is asking for your help during this season. The Army will once again begin their Red Kettle Campaign. The Red Kettles help fund much needed services for our neighbors in need. Please stop by the Salvation...
Shoeless Joe’s kicks off 2021 football season
Score a touchdown with game time specials, fantasy football, and fan clubs for the season Shoeless Joe’s Sports Café is kicking off the 2021 football season with game-time specials, fantasy football parties, and fan clubs for the ultimate sports fan experience. Shoeless Joe’s is celebrating the return of Saturday and...
Vibe Yoga offers Free Trauma-Informed Yoga Classes for Military and First Responders and Free Meditation Classes
Yoga classes for seniors, children, teenagers, and Stand-Up Paddle Board are offered in addition to traditional yoga classes at the studio that opened in May Fort Myers, Fla. (July 26, 2021) – Recognizing the healing she experienced from yoga for her own trauma, Lindsay Smith has opened Vibe Yoga at...
The 48th Culligan City of Palms Classic is Back with a Star-Studded Field
Top teams to take part in the nation’s No.1 high school tournament FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 15, 2021) – After a one-year layoff, the excitement is building as the 48th Culligan City of Palms Classic field is set for the tournament, which will be held December 17 – December 22 at Suncoast...
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We’re Purposely Being Divided But Have the Power to Stop It
By: Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com | President, SWFL Business Alliance + Owner, Goodlad & Swank Insurance, LLC I can’t help but see and feel our
December 17, 2024
Your Lee County Legislative Delegation is Meeting Soon to Discuss Possible Referendums
By: Matt Caldwell | Lee County Property Appraiser The issue of single-member districts (SMD) has a long history in Florida. New voters moving to Lee
December 17, 2024
From One-Word Answers to Heartfelt Conversations: Connecting With Your Grandchild
By: Cecilia Soto You just pick up your grandchild from school. They buckle themselves in the car, and you ask them how their day was.
December 17, 2024
Luxury Custom Home Builders vs. Mass Production Builders: Why AR Homes® Fort Myers is Your Best Choice in SW Florida
By: Suzie Spiro When building your dream home, choosing the right builder is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. In Florida, homebuyers often
December 17, 2024
Streets to Screens: Crime Changes in Lee County
By: Arthur Ingram Crime used to have a sound: the crash of a broken window, the wail of a car alarm, or a neighbor’s urgent
December 17, 2024
A Bird for the Holidays: The Northern Cardinal
By: Kara Tyler-Julian | Biologist Ah, the holidays. A time for holly and jolly, mistletoe and Christmas trees, wreaths, and… cardinals? For some peculiar reason,
December 17, 2024
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