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IMAG History & Science Center to Participate in Blue Star Museums [Fort Myers, FL – May 28, 2025] The IMAG History & Science Center announces it has joined museums nationwide in participating in the Blue Star Museums Summer Program which provides free admission to our nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families this summer. The […]

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping paradise safe on the water. With some of the most beautiful waterways in Southwest Florida, Lee County offers incredible opportunities for boating—whether you’re cruising the back bays, exploring the Gulf, or island-hopping. Our local waters include narrow channels, shallow flats, wildlife zones, and high-traffic boating corridors. […]

By 1914, Lee County was no longer a frontier outpost. Its population had climbed past 6,000, and Fort Myers, the county seat, was beginning to look like a modern Florida town. The Royal Palm Hotel welcomed winter guests in grand style. The First National Bank opened a new concrete building on First Street. Nearby, Harvie […]

DONATIONS SUPPORT HUNGER ACTION CENTER, CARE AND SHARE SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAM Harry Chapin Food Bank received a pair of generous donations from Bank of America to support two initiatives aimed at ending hunger in Southwest Florida. A $200,000 grant will support construction of the food bank’s new Hunger Action Center through the nonprofit’s ongoing $30 […]

When many people think of Gulf Coast Humane Society, they think of adoptable dogs and cats waiting for new homes. Adoption is certainly a big part of what we do, but it is only one part of the larger picture. Every day, Gulf Coast Humane Society works to support pets and the people who love […]

GRANT HAMPTON, PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY PARTICIPANT, ENJOYING PET THERAPY Communities across the U.S. and Canada will soon celebrate Goodwill Week, taking place this year from May 3–9, 2026. The annual observance highlights the essential role Goodwill organizations play in helping people build brighter futures through employment, education, and community support. For 2026, Goodwill is spotlighting […]

COWNOSE RAYS IN STINGRAY BAY Peaceful, in their natural beauty and gracefulness, Cownose Rays glide through the swirling, flowing water, gently undulating, winging first to the right, now to the left circling round, gently floating, hovering above the sandy bottom, rising to the surface, flapping their wings and splishing the surface, now splashing salty droplets […]

U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA COMMANDER WALTER DELEVICH (INSIDE) GREETS SHERIFF’S OFFICE OUTREACH COORDINATOR BARRY KURTZ (OUTSIDE) AT THE LEE COUNTY MARINE SAFETY EVENT APRIL 7TH. The Wiggins Pass Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary gave safe boating tips, and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office offered ice cream at a joint marine safety event […]

TITLE SPONSOR FOR THE EVENT B&I CONTRACTORS The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County welcomed 250 guests to its signature fundraising event, Evening at the Ballpark, held at JetBlue Park, for an unforgettable night celebrating youth, community, and opportunity. The evening began with a lively reception in the concourse, where attendees mingled and enjoyed […]

South Florida’s waters come alive this June with the highly anticipated PBA Dolphin Shootout & Fishing Village—a one-day offshore Mahi tournament paired with a vibrant, family-friendly waterfront experience at Homestead Bayfront Park. Anglers will take to the open ocean at sunrise, competing for a $10,000 grand prize for the heaviest Mahi, while spectators gather shoreside […]