For the first time in 50 years an elected superintendent — Dr. Denise Carlin — was sworn into office Tuesday for the School District of Lee County. “It’s a special moment for the School District of Lee County as we witness the swearing in of our new leaders. These dedicated public ...
A nonprofit mobile medical clinic that brings essential health care to those in need at multiple locations across Lee and Collier counties will once again make the holiday season brighter for local children next month at its annual Breakfast with Santa in Fort Myers. Hosted by Premier ...
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosted the 2024 RedSnook Catch and Release Charity Tournament on Oct. 25-27, launching from locations in Naples, Goodland and Chokoloskee over the course of the two-day event. The tournament netted almost $210,000 through sponsorship, registration, ...
To think there was a time when they thought of cancelling the Starlight Auction many years ago because they didn’t think it was raising enough money for it to be worth it. Today, the event has become a favorite fundraiser of the Animal Refuge Center. And this year the event should have the ...
Tom Golisano, entrepreneur, the founder of Paychex, philanthropist, and civic leader, announced Tuesday his second series of major gifts totaling $85 million to 41 nonprofit organizations across Southwest Florida. "The awards, which range from $150,000 to $10 million each, are being made to a ...
The Lee County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the establishment an anchoring limitation area in Bimini Basin in Cape Coral. The ordinance came at the request of the city which plans to regulate the length of time vessels are able to anchor in the river-access basin off Cape ...
A tradition of more than 25 years will fill the large meeting room at the Cape Coral Library as thousands of books will be put on display for the Cape Coral Library Fall Book Sale fundraiser. Following a members preview on Thursday, the doors will open Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and again ...
LCEC will join hundreds of organizations worldwide Wednesday, Nov. 20, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of GIS Day, honoring the transformative contributions of Geographic Information System (GIS); technology and the professionals behind it. Established in 1999, GIS Day ...
Three commissioners were sworn in today as members of the Lee Board of County Commissioners. The newly inaugurated Board members are: District 1 Commissioner Kevin Ruane, who was re-elected to the Board after serving since 2020. District 3 Commissioner David Mulicka, who was ...
The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children of all ages at all 13 Cape Coral fire stations and in the lobby of City Hall. Until Dec. 16, the Cape Coral Fire Department will be collecting toys and gifts for children in the community who have special needs, suffer ...
