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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS ON SUMMER FIELD TRIP TO DAVE & BUSTERS As summer approaches, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County (BGCLC) is preparing to open its doors to hundreds of local youth and teens for its highly anticipated 2026 Summer Enrichment Program, offering a safe, affordable, and engaging environment for ages […]

JUNE ON THE WATER June begins the slowdown in Southwest Florida as many people have left the area for the summer. This is good for fishing as there are far less boats on the water and less fishing competition. As always when fishing, there will be good and slow days. With the summer heat the […]

PROTECTING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION: WHICH DOCUMENTS TO KEEP AND WHICH TO SHRED When it comes to protecting your identity, you might think about keeping usernames to yourself, using strong passwords, and reviewing your statements. That’s all great. But it’s also important to think about what you do with documents or digital files that contain your […]

GLORIOSA LILY IS A NON-NATIVE, VIGOROUS VINE THAT GROWS FROM A CORM. Mina Edison loved lilies – European Madonna lilies in the Moonlight Garden, waterlilies in her specially constructed lily pond adjacent to the Caloosahatchee River, a host of crinums outside her winter home, to lilies-of-the-valley and trout lilies scattered throughout her Glenmont gardens. Despite […]

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 […]