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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...
Hard Truth Distilling Co. Introduces Legends Series With 14-Year-Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Schoonover Straight Bourbon Whiskey, plus three barrel-smoked variants, are available today Nashville, Ind. – Hard Truth Distilling Co., an artisan distillery located on 325 acres in Southern Indiana, has released the first spirit in its Legends series: Schoonover Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This very rare, single-barrel, uncut and unfiltered, 14-year-old straight...
$1 Million In HRSA Funding Provided To Target Opioid Crisis
Community Leaders in Hendry, Okeechobee, Glades Counties Form Consortium (West Palm Beach, FL) Thanks to a recent $1 million grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Rural Communities Opioid Response Program, Hanley Foundation is facilitating a consortium of community leaders to examine the impact of the opioid...
Vote Now To Select Florida’s Strangest News Stories Of 2020
Florida Freakshow podcast celebrates Florida’s reputation for weird headlines Cape Coral, FL (November 19, 2020) – Florida’s reputation for strange headlines serves as a badge of honor for many Sunshine State residents. But which news stories were the strangest of 2020? That’s exactly the question that the Florida Freakshow, a weekly podcast that...
Keep Lee County Beautiful Awarded Volunteer Florida Grant
[Fort Myers, FL] (November 10, 2020) Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) is honored to be one of the 24 nonprofits and service organizations in the State of Florida to be awarded the Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) grant funding. Volunteer Florida’s VGF program, which is funded by the federal agency, AmeriCorps, helps organizations...
Tampa Museum Of Art Highlights African American Artists In “Living Color”
Untitled (Royal Poinciana), n.d. Harold Newton (American, 1934-1991), Oil on Upson board. 23 ½ x 29 ¾ inches. Courtesy of the Asselstine Collection. © Harold Newton. Photography by Tariq Gibran. Tampa, FL – The Tampa Museum of Art (TMA) continues to celebrate and honor the richness and complexity of Florida’s...
Shell Point Physician Receives Quality Champion Award For Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 29, 2020) – Dr. David Nesselroade, staff physician at the Larsen Pavilion Skilled Nursing Center at Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers, has been named the recipient of the second annual Quality Champion Award by FMDA – The Florida Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine....
Big Cypress RV Resort Re-opened On Monday, November 2
BIG CYPRESS, Fla. (October 26, 2020) – Florida Seminole Tourism announces the re-opening of Big Cypress RV Resort on Monday, November 2 with new campground safety guidelines. “We’re excited to re-open and welcome our guests back,” said Evelyn Mata, Big Cypress RV Park and Campground Manager. Campground rules have been updated...
Tim Tebow Foundation Launches The Rescue Team, The Next Step In The Fight Against Human Trafficking
(Jacksonville, Florida, October 7, 2020) Following the public elevation of their fight against human trafficking this past August, the Tim Tebow Foundation recently launched the Rescue Team, an army of people committed to engaging, inspiring, and equipping others joining them on the front lines. The need for the Rescue Team was born...
Doctor’s Choice Adds Margolis As Executive Director
SARASOTA, Fla. – Sept. 15, 2020 – Doctor’s Choice Home Care, Inc., the state’s largest independent home care agency, welcomes Rita Margolis, RN to its Orlando location. Starting as the office’s Director of Clinical Services, she recently transitioned to the role of Executive Director. In her role, Margolis is responsible for...
The Tim Tebow Foundation: Not On Our Watch
Submitted By Kimberly McLaughlin I’ll never forget the day my dad called me from overseas and told me he had just purchased four young girls. I was in my mid 20’s at the time, and completely unaware such a transaction was even possible. Surely I had misunderstood him. People buy...
On Behalf Of The 20th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission:
The following individuals have applied with the 20th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to the Circuit Court. The vacancy results from the retirement of Circuit Judge George Richards. Kimberly Davis BocelliChristopher H. BrownKarla Y. Campos-AndersenJames Wesley ChandlerMaria I. DenteJohn William Dommerich, Jr.Amy Wilson EllisGuy Alan FlowersHon. Zachary M. GillJennifer...
Kutscher Fusco Joins Doctor’s Choice As Executive Director
SARASOTA, Fla. – August 20, 2020 – Christina Kutscher Fusco has joined Doctor’s Choice Home Care, Inc. through its recent acquisition of Timeless Home Care, Inc. in Broward County. Starting as the office’s Director of Clinical Services, she recently transitioned to the role of Executive Director. The facility relocated from Oakland...
Save The Date: Tampa Museum Of Art Centennial Celebration And Virtual Evening Of Giving On Nov 7
The Tampa Museum of Art invites Tampa Bay to the Centennial Celebration: Cheers for 100 Years, a festive virtual fundraiser to ensure that the Museum’s art education programs and legacy continue to enrich our community during COVID-19 and for generations to come. Tampa, FL – The Tampa Museum of Art...
United Airlines To Add Seven Nonstop Destinations In Fort Myers This Winter
CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — United Airlines today announced plans to add up to 28 daily nonstop flights this winter connecting customers in Boston, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, New York/LaGuardia, Pittsburgh and Columbus, Ohio to four popular Florida destinations. The new, nonstop flights reflect United’s continuing strategy to aggressively, and...
Tim Tebow Deepens His Commitment To The Fight Against Human Trafficking
Jacksonville, FL, July 30, 2019 – As advocates come together in honor of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Tim Tebow Foundation announced today that after seven years of serving discretely in the anti-human trafficking space, they are elevating both their voice and their effort on the cause, and...
Young Candidates Announce Florida Climate Initiative
(Gainesville, Florida) – Today a team of young Democratic candidates have released a key element of their campaign platforms. “The Florida Climate and Economic Defense Initiative” charts a pathway to the adoption of aggressive policies promoting infrastructure, research, and development, all designed to adapt the Florida economy to the accelerating...
Editors Choice
Traffic and Tee Ball
By: Butch Swank I stumbled upon some interesting relationship advice recently. It’s from a couple that introduced a clever system for the end-of-day talk that
March 1, 2023
East Lee County Chamber Moves To New Offices And Welcome Center – East Lee Welcomes Spring Training Season
By: Mike Welch Just a few weeks ago the East Lee County Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber) moved out of its
March 1, 2023
The Salvation Army: A Letter To Our Community
By: Major Brenda Lane Dear Friends and Community Family, I hope this note finds each of you well and enjoying the beautiful weather we are
March 1, 2023
Green Panda Energy: Myths And The Truth About Solar
By: Ava St Laurent When a homeowner chooses to go solar, there are a lot of things to consider. By going solar, you can save money,
March 1, 2023
Preventing Tool Theft
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno With the enormous volume of construction and repair being done following Hurricane Ian, the demand for tools has increased exponentially. Both
March 1, 2023
Lock It Or Lose It
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Using the Lee County Sheriff’s Office social media platforms, speaking at numerous community gatherings and asking the media to share the
January 31, 2023
