Catch The Action
MAY ON THE WATER May is a month that ranks high for anglers fishing in the coastal waters of southwest Florida. It could be our best time of the year for chasing big fish. Tarpon season is at its peak. If you want to hook into a big tarpon, this is the time to do it. Large schools […]
Consumer Alerts
TIMESHARES: YES? NO? MAYBE? If you’re considering getting a timeshare this vacation season, read on. Maybe you got a flyer in the mail with pictures of sunny beaches and beautiful resort suites. Sounds great, right? But before you sign a timeshare contract, make sure you understand what you’re getting into — and how to get […]
Alliance for the Arts Announces Immersive Arts & Theatre Summer Camps for Youth
The Alliance for the Arts (AFTA) announces its 2026 Summer Camp lineup for young creatives ages 3–17, running from June 15 through July 31. This year’s programming features the Youth Arts Summer Camp, Tech Theatre Bootcamp, and the Broadway Palm/Alliance Musical Theatre Intensive—a unique collaboration offering students hands-on training alongside industry professionals in the spaces […]
What’s Blooming at Edison and Ford Winter Estates: Aralias
S. ARBORICOLA CAN BE USED AS A NATURAL LOOKING HEDGE. When contemplating a plant genus to write about, I tour the gardens at Edison and Ford Winter Estates with open eyes, looking for that specimen that does one of two things – catches your breath or blends into the landscape, hardly noticed. To me, the […]
GOODWILL SWFL INVITES COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE EARTHWEEK THROUGH DONATION AND SUSTAINABLE ACTION
Donating keeps reusable goods in circulation and fuels lifechanging employment services Fort Myers, FL – April 3, 2026, As Earth Week approaches (April 19 – 25, 2026) and communities prepare to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, Goodwill Southwest Florida is encouraging residents to take simple, meaningful steps that support both environmental sustainability and local […]
ALL ABOARD for Boat Safety! Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s Safety & Security Tip
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. […]
Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s April 2026 Fraud Alert: Fake Law Enforcement Calls
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind residents of a phone scam going around where scammers impersonate law enforcement personnel. These scammers will identify themselves as law enforcement and may claim the following: you have an active warrant, missed jury duty, or are involved in a crime. If you receive a call like this, […]
Where Was the Fort, and Who Was Myers?
Visitors often ask the same question: Where is the fort in Fort Myers? The answer is both simple and surprising. The “fort” is gone—and has been for a very long time. But downtown Fort Myers still sits on the ground where it once stood. Beneath today’s streets, storefronts, and sidewalks (roughly between First and Second Streets […]
Harry Chapin Food Bank Seeks To End Hunger, Once And For All
The hunger crisis is worsening in Southwest Florida, where one in eight people – and one in six children – are food insecure. High costs of housing, health care, groceries and other expenses, coupled with cuts to SNAP funding, are forcing our neighbors to choose between eating dinner and buying medications, paying rent or making […]
Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s April 2026 Safety And Security Tip: Beep Beep It’s Spring Break!
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to have fun and stay safe while road tripping this Spring Break. Whether you’re a Lee County resident traveling or you’re visiting for Spring Break, it’s important you prepare and stay aware! Always have a travel plan and a backup plan. Be prepared to change your route. Your […]