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If you’ve noticed changes in your vision lately, you might be tempted to chalk it up to aging. But some of the most common complaints we hear — trouble tracking the pickleball or golf ball, struggling with sun glare at the beach or pool, finding that oncoming headlights at night seem blinding — are classic […]

It’s reported Floridians lost more than 9 million dollars to job scams in the last year with Florida ranking second in the nation as scams grow alongside rising unemployment. The Federal Trade Commission is warning of a new text scam. It involves fake recruiters offering fake jobs, stealing real money. Here’s how these scams work […]

Southwest Florida showed up in a big way for this year’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Recently, our community came together with the National Association of Letter Carriers to help stock pantry shelves across the region, and the impact was immediate. Thanks to the generosity of local residents and the dedication of letter carriers and […]

With school out for the summer, families are spending more time at the beach, on the water, and enjoying outdoor activities. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone to keep safety in mind while having fun in the Florida sun. WATER SAFETY HEAT SAFETY HOME & TRAVEL SAFETY KEEP KIDS SAFE SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING […]

As families across Southwest Florida prepare for the new school year, Goodwill Southwest Florida is once again stepping in to make the process more affordable and accessible. The nonprofit’s annual Back-to-School shopping event returns July 17–19, offering families a smart way to stretch their budgets without sacrificing style or essentials. Each year, all Goodwill Southwest […]

Ingredients 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh key lime juice 1 teaspoon lime zest 1 cup crushed graham crackers 1 cup fresh berries or sliced strawberries Whipped cream (optional) Directions Stir the key lime juice and zest into the yogurt. Layer yogurt, graham crackers, and berries in serving glasses. Top with whipped cream […]

Get ready and suit up for a delightful diving experience off Sanibel Island in the Gulf of America. What, you don’t have a wetsuit, flippers, mask, and scuba BCD, tank, and regulator? Not even a snorkel? What, you don’t dive? Worry not! You can stay dry, dive virtually, and still have a delightful experience at […]

The Alliance for the Arts is inviting artists, actors, builders, volunteers, sponsors, influencers, community partners, and Halloween enthusiasts to help shape the future of one of Southwest Florida’s most ambitious seasonal events during Summoning the Vision, the official concept reveal and community kickoff for Stage Fright Nights: Summoning the Damned, taking place Wednesday, July 8, […]

There was no television crew, no prize money, and no audience voting someone off the island. But in October 1930, Fort Myers launched a survival story that sounds strikingly modern. That month, Bill Belvin set out on what can only be described as a real-life Survivor experiment. Part publicity stunt for the Tropical News and […]

JULY ON THE WATER July is the month summer weather settles in bringing hot humid days, often with little wind until early afternoon as a sea breeze kicks in, followed by thunderstorms. Most anglers opt for an early start to take advantage of calm seas and avoid the mid-afternoon heat and storms. For those looking […]