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Thoughts For Vacationers
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno The year has certainly flown by! It’s November, Thanksgiving is weeks away and many of us...
Things To Do This Weekend In SWFL
Paddle into the sunset at Tarpon Bay Explorers Nature Tours and Rentals are a great way to soothe a weekend...
Tips For Safe Summer Travel With Your Pet
By Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM • Make sure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date. • Keep a copy (digital...
Top Domestic Destinations For Summer 2021
By Stephen Myers COVID-19 thwarted summer vacation plans last year, but the 2021 summer travel season is poised for a...
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Sanibel Island Earns National Accolades As Best Beach Town
Southern Living Magazine features Sanibel on its March cover as “The South’s Best” LEE COUNTY, Fla. (March 10, 2021) – The editors of Southern Living Magazine chose Sanibel Island as best beach town of 2021. Sanibel graces the cover of its April edition because of its “natural wonders” and because it “kept the...
Mound House Staffing & Accreditations – Knight New; Norris Earns CIGT
By Gary Mooneythewritestuff25@gmail.com Thousands of people annually tour and attend programs at the historic Mound House on Fort Myers Beach. Despite its large visitation, however, the Mound House accomplishes all it does with just a handful of museum professionals. It recently added MuseumEducator Adam Knight, while Environmental Education Manager Dexter...
Private Travel: Getting There Is Half The Fun
By Stephen Myers An old phrase says, “Getting there is half the battle.” Getting there should be half the fun… it just depends how you are getting there. There are many ways to travel from Point A to Point B – vehicles, trains, boats, airplanes, bicycles or by foot. The...
What’s New From The Beaches Of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Photo courtesy of The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. LEE COUNTY, Fla. (U.S.A.) – As visitors begin to plan long-awaited vacations, The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel continues to provide lots of space for social distancing while having fun. In addition to great, year-round weather, shell-drenched beaches, wildlife and...
Frontier Airlines Voters Have Spoken: Fort Myers Is Named Top Warm Weather Destination Of 2021
image courtesy of The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel FORT MYERS, Florida – Jan. 29, 2021 – Fort Myers has been named the top warm weather destination for 2021 by Frontier Airlines customers in a recent vote that pitted the city against Phoenix, Miami, Sarasota, Florida and Tampa, Florida....
Ben Siegel Named Executive Director Of Lee County Port Authority
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2021) – The Lee County Board of Port Commissioners named Benjamin R. Siegel, CPA, C.M., as the executive director of the Lee County Port Authority on Jan. 21, 2021. As executive director, he will direct the administration, operations and development of Southwest Florida International Airport...
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The Keepers of SWFL Lore
By: James Kennedy | East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group On December 7th, the Alva Museum will host Joe Johnson, a local cattleman, storyteller, and folk
November 19, 2024
Who Will Save America
By: Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com | President, SWFL Business Alliance & Owner, Goodlad & Swank Insurance, LLC I want to talk about the idea of
November 18, 2024
It’s a “NO” Vote for the Mine on CR 78
October 22, 2024, saw a packed house at the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners meeting regarding the rezoning of the property located at 7800
November 18, 2024
A Time for a Change
By: Joseph Maguire Change—to exchange one thing for another thing, especially of a similar type. Just over a year ago, the Lee County School Board
November 18, 2024
1st Annual Autumn in Alva Fall Festival
By: James Kennedy | East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group On October 26th, the Alva Museum welcomed residents from Alva and neighboring communities to the first
November 18, 2024
Fire Up the Fun: Transform Your Backyard With a Magazine-Worthy Fire Feature
By: Joshua Yates | Owner, Valor Construction From the dawn of civilization, mankind has gathered around fire for warmth, cooking, and protection. However, the benefits
November 18, 2024
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