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Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s September Safety & Security Tip: Back To School Safety

Whether children walk, ride their bicycle or take the bus to school, it is extremely important that they take proper safety precautions. Walkers- Practice walking to school with your child. Walk on the sidewalk, if one is available; when on a street with no sidewalk, walk facing traffic. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing, […]

Harvie E. Heitman, early Fort Myers merchant and banker

The Battle for First Street

At the turn of the twentieth century, downtown Fort Myers was still little more than a collection of wooden buildings clustered near the Caloosahatchee. Over the next two decades, however, First Street would be transformed by two ambitious businessmen whose rivalry helped shape the city’s commercial center. The first was Harvie Earnhardt Heitman. In 1893, […]

Four golfers putting on the green at the Drive Out Hunger tournament

Swing Into Action at the 2026 Drive Out Hunger Golf Tournament

Golfers, sponsors, and community supporters are invited to make a difference at the 4th Annual Drive Out Hunger Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, Oct. 26, at The Club at Pelican Preserve in Fort Myers. Benefiting Harry Chapin Food Bank, the annual tournament brings the community together for a day of golf, camaraderie, and giving back. […]

Dog beside a pet hurricane kit with carrier, food, water and first aid supplies

Hurricane Preparedness for Pets in Southwest Florida

Hurricane season is a fact of life in Southwest Florida, and for pet owners, preparing for a storm means more than stocking up on water and batteries. Pets depend on us to plan ahead for their safety too, and a little preparation now can make a significant difference if a storm threatens our area. At […]

Miss Soria at her desk in Goodwill’s Opportunity Accelerator program

Celebrating National Workforce Development Month: Changing Lives Through Opportunity

Every September, National Workforce Development Month recognizes the organizations and professionals dedicated to helping individuals build brighter futures through employment, education, and skills training. At Goodwill Southwest Florida (Goodwill SWFL), that mission is at the heart of everything we do. As Goodwill SWFL celebrates 60 years of service, it continues to be much more than […]

Welcome sign for IMAG Backyard Nature and Florida-Friendly Landscaping

Protecting Florida’s Natural Resources

Let’s take a lovely, leisurely walk through IMAG Backyard Nature. Located on the campus of the IMAG History & Science Center is a marvelous, serene Backyard Garden appointed with Florida plants, a walking path, gnome-like garden dinosaurs, and quiet benches to sit, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds of a Florida landscape. The Backyard […]