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Safeguards Against Identity Theft
By: Stacy Wexler | Fort Myers Computers Although Identity Theft can happen to anyone, regardless of age or financial status,...
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.”...
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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? Do you scan Facebook or Instagram postings, use Google for a recipe, or ask Siri to make a phone call while driving? These are all AI‑driven tools that help make...
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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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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