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The Fight to Save Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program
By: State Representative Spencer Roach In 2016, Florida voters overwhelmingly expressed their desire for a safe and accessible medical marijuana...
Be On HIGH Alert For SCAMMERS
Scammers always adapt to the ever-changing environment, and we want to remind you to be on high alert for some...
Tax Deadline Update for Individuals: Tax Deadline Extended
With the recent passing of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a decision was made by the IRS to extend the...
Midwest Food Bank COO/CFO Testifies At Congressional Hearing
NORMAL, IL – Midwest Food Bank COO/CFO Eric Hodel testified before the Congress Committee on Agriculture hearing on Thursday, March...
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Center For Sight Is The First Practice Worldwide To Offer The OptiBlue Intraocular Lens
SARASOTA, Fla. (January 25, 2021) – Center For Sight, a multispecialty ophthalmology practice which operates 14 eye clinics and surgery centers in Southwest Florida, is the first eye care practice in the world to offer the new OptiBlue intraocular lens, an advanced intraocular lens technology that filters violet light to...
Creighton Construction & Development completes 7-Eleven in LaBelle
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2021) – Creighton Construction & Development has completed the construction of a 7-Eleven convenience store with fuel in LaBelle. The new 7-Eleven is located at 930 S. Bridge St., positioned at the corner of East Cowboy Way and State Road 29. Creighton completed the ground-up...
Advocate Radiation Oncology Opens Location In Tamarac
Dr. Thomas J. Klein will see patients at the Tamarac location. TAMARAC, Fla. (Jan. 20, 2021) – Advocate Radiation Oncology has opened a new location in Tamarac to serve cancer patients in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Located at 7850 N. University Drive, the Tamarac office features state-of-the-art cancer-fighting...
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers Launch BodyQ Diagnostic Tool
SARASOTA, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2021) – FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers has launched BodyQ, a new state-of-the-art diagnostic tool to measure the health and wellness of an individual’s muscles, joints, neurological systems and overall body functions. BodyQ uses baseline testing to evaluate strength, flexibility, balance, posture, range of motion, hearing, vision and other factors to calculate an overall BodyQ score. From there, FYZICAL’s proprietary program produces a comprehensive report that patients can review...
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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
June 25, 2025
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
June 25, 2025
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
June 25, 2025
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,
June 25, 2025
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
June 25, 2025
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
June 4, 2025
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