Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s June Safety & Security Tip: Safe Living Solo
Do you live alone? The Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida finds nearly 22 percent of seniors, 65 and older live alone, putting them at risk for social isolation and other safety concerns. Maybe you’re not a senior, but are still living solo. Living alone safely requires proactive habits: locking all doors/windows, using deadbolts, and […]
New Harry Chapin Hunger Action Center Will Provide Pet Food
“NO ONE SHOULD EVER GO HUNGRY TO FEED THEIR PET” Last year, as officials of Harry Chapin Food Bank (HCFB) discussed a proposed new Hunger Action Center (just off 75 at Martin Luther King Blvd.) with a satellite facility in Naples, one topic kept coming up. People in our community are literally going hungry or […]
Goodwill Southwest Florida Celebrates 60 Years of Community Impact
AMALIA CRUZ, WEST CAPE CRC COORDINATOR, TEACHING TECH CLASSES FOR SENIORS In 2026, Goodwill SWFL marks a major milestone – 60 years of transforming lives and strengthening communities across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades, and Hendry counties. Since its incorporation on June 15, 1966, Goodwill SWFL has grown into one of the region’s most trusted nonprofit […]
A Big, Beautiful, Blue Marble
SCIENCE ON A SPHERE DEMONSTRATION, Photo Credits: NOAA Entering the second floor of the IMAG History & Science Center, we are immediately faced with a giant spinning globe, a big, beautiful, “blue marble,” as if we are in outer space, miles away yet traveling in an orbit around the Earth. We recognize the place we […]
Alliance for the Arts Announces Two New Summer Series: “Craft & Create” and “Creative Recharge”
The Alliance for the Arts is proud to announce the launch of two immersive summer workshop series designed to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern wellness. Running from June through August 1, 2026, the Craft & Create and Creative Recharge series offer community members a sanctuary to learn new skills, slow down, and […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County Launches 2026 Summer Enrichment Program for Youth and Teens
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 […]
Catch The Action
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 […]
The IMAG is offering FREE ADMISION to military personnel and their families this summer
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 […]
Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s May Safety & Security Tip: All Aboard For Boat Safety!
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. […]
BofA Awards $250,000 in Grants to Harry Chapin Food Bank
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 […]