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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]