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Be A Lubber, Not A Fighter! The Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
By: Kara Tyler-Julian If you’ve spent time in the natural areas of Florida, chances are you have encountered a large,...
Making the Most of New AI
By: Trey English An age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived, brought on by a recent invention called the Large...
A Call To “Action”
By: Alex Moffett My daughter has a saying that always makes me laugh, “Don’t talk about it, be about it.”...
Is AI Coming For Your Job?
By: Terri Lewis IS AI COMING FOR YOUR JOB? If that concerns you, ask yourself: can you do without it?...
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Can Technology Make Cities Smarter?
By Terri Lewis, Planet Connected LLC In your purse or pocket, there is a gadget that can tell if you’re a candidate for a heart attack; take or send pictures; or give driving directions that will avoid heavy traffic so you arrive at your appointment on time. Technology is embedded...
Conservancy Of Southwest Florida Nature Center Reopens With New, Interactive Experiences
By Holly Boldrin Members and visitors of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center will get a fresh interactive experience with the newly renovated Susan and William Dalton Discovery Center, now open to the public. The Dalton Discovery Center, which originally opened in 2012, is an interactive learning center featuring...
SWFL Tech appoints 2022 Board of Directors
By Colleen Jorgensen The board of directors of SWFL Tech (SWFRTP) has selected new officers. Wendi Fowler with Beacon Life Tech is president; Terry Dirr with Data2Logistics is treasurer; and Colleen Jorgensen, AT&T is secretary. Chairperson of Technology Leadership is Warren Baucom with Economic Development Office of Lee County. Additional...
Malware Hidden In Job Search Links
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno The last year has been challenging in many ways. Many, if not most, Lee County residents struggled, in one way or another, as the pandemic raged. Sadly, a good number of our friends and neighbors found themselves out of work and unable to find employment. If searching for...
HF Scientific Opens State-Of-The-Art, Global Headquarters For Design, Manufacturing And Distribution Of Water Quality Monitoring Instrumentation
HF scientific, a Watts brand and a leading global producer of locally made instrumentation, test kits and chemical reagents used for monitoring water quality, has opened its new state-of-the-art headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida. Located at 16260 Airport Drive, Suite 140, HF scientific’s new design, manufacturing and distribution facility is...
Conservancy Of Southwest Florida Expands E-Learning Hub To Include Full K-12 Curriculum, Live Animal Encounters
NAPLES, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2021) – The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has expanded its rapidly growing STEM E-Learning Adventures program to include a new E-Learning Hub. Here, educational videos, ecology-focused crafts, outdoor data-collecting activities and interactive written exercises are available to both in-school and at-home learners. In addition to offering...
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May 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
April 15, 2025
May 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 Book
April 15, 2025
Property Taxes
By: The Honorable Matt Caldwell | Lee County Property Appraiser This past month, Governor DeSantis made a major statement that opened the floodgates of conversation.
April 10, 2025
Arts of the Inland March Art Gala – March 22
EAST LEE COUNTY NEWS SPECIAL The recent show was a vibrant celebration of talent, showcasing an impressive array of artistic expression. Topping the event, James
April 10, 2025
The Rooster’s Report: Spring Into Flavor Alva’s Own Rooster’s Produce On Route 80
By: Tyler and Trevor Bear | Rooster’s Produce Spring has sprung, and Southwest Florida’s bounty is bursting with flavor at Rooster’s Produce on Route 80.
April 10, 2025
Walt Disney On Transportation And Urban Planning
By: Terri Lewis | Director, Planet Connected IDEAS FOR LEE COUNTY TO ADDRESS CONGESTION PROBLEMS We hear a lot of frustration about congestion in Lee
April 10, 2025
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