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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.”...
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...
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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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MAGIC FILLS THE AIR AND THE SPACE OF ONCE UPON A DRESS
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., brides will visit a completely redesigned space at Once Upon a Dress, 3750 Tamiami
March 28, 2025
A REQUEST TO SUPPORT SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICTS and House Bill HB4001.
Please use this form to send a letter in support. LETTER LINK LOCAL BILL by Florida House of Representatives Member Mike Giallombardo (R) District 79.
March 20, 2025
April 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
March 14, 2025
April 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 Knit
March 14, 2025
On the Air: Honoring WWII Heroes at Buckingham Field
Curious about ham radio? Step back in time and experience history in action! Join us at Buckingham Field in Lehigh Acres on March 18–20, 2025,
March 12, 2025
Bringing the Arts to All: Lighthouse Clients Attend NCO Concert
Thanks to the generous donation of tickets from Naples Community Orchestra (NCO), Lighthouse clients will attend their Pops Concert, Broadway Baby! On March 22, 2025.
March 12, 2025
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