United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades launched its 2025-26 campaign season with its 2nd annual Pacesetter Launch Breakfast Aug. 4 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers.
With the theme “United is the Way” as the rallying cry, nearly 300 people came together for the event that sets the stage for October’s fall campaign launch. Attendees enjoyed a morning of inspiration, community spirit and learning what it takes to become a Pacesetter – a vital role in jumpstarting the campaign’s momentum.
“We have a hefty goal,” said Jay Santos, Pacesetter campaign co-chair. “Everyone here today is committed to reaching that goal and helping our partner agencies. The more we ...
The Fort Myers Coin Club recently finalized its dates for the upcoming season: Nov. 15, Jan. 24 and March 21.
These one-day Saturday shows are at the Masonic Lodge at 10868 Metro Parkway.
The hours of each show are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and they free to the public. Security is on site.
There will be about 30 local dealers at these shows buying and selling all types of numismatic collectibles like Morgan Dollars, Indian head cents, gold, Silver Eagles, foreign coins, early type coins, U.S. and foreign paper money along with gold and silver bullion. Free verbal appraisals will be available.
Do you have any questions? Please check out the Fort Myers Coin Club web site ...
The School District of Lee County will host Social Lee: Coffee & Careers on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. to provide insight on career opportunities within the District.
The informational event will allow participants to speak with the talent acquisition team and learn more about open positions within the District.
Attendees will also be able to walk through becoming certified to teach in Florida. The event will take place at Panera Bread, at 5037 S. Cleveland Ave. in Fort Myers. To register, visit LeeSchools.net/Careers.
The School District of Lee County is among the largest school districts in Florida and the United States with a growing enrollment of more than ...
On July 1, the Florida Freedom Boater law went into effect. The law directs the local tax collector to have boat owners complete a “Vessel Safety Equipment Attestation” form to get the Florida Freedom Boater Safety Inspection decal sent to them.
The new form must be completed upon the original registration, renewal, or transfer of vessel ownership. It asks the owner to attest and confirm two statements.
The first states: “I, the undersigned, hereby affirm and attest that the vessel described above is equipped with all safety equipment required by the United States Coast Guard and applicable federal regulations for legal operation on state and federal waters.”
If you are ...
Get your bids ready — an annual online auction benefiting the local animal shelter is set to go live.
The Cape Coral Animal Shelter’s fourth annual Virtual Auction kicks off starting Aug. 18 at 8 a.m., where tons of items will be up for grabs, all going to support the shelter’s ...
The Museum of the Islands has a new exhibit that displays golf artifacts, including antique “Plus fours” (golf knickers) and original vintage postcards of Useppa Island, Boca Grande and Havana Country Club golf courses.
Also on display are 100-year-old antique signature golf clubs from ...
A joint project of Florida Gulf Coast University and Babcock Ranch will receive $21.7 million in state funding for the first phase of a planned “premier learning, research and outreach facility.”
“This announcement builds on the formal partnership signed in 2023 between FGCU and ...
Scoops and Treats in Cape Coral will hold a community blood drive this Sunday, Aug. 17, from 1 to 7 p.m., in partnership with OneBlood.
The Big Red Bus will be on-site for donations, and donors will receive free rewards along with a complimentary ice cream as a thank-you for giving the gift ...
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce has announced the 35th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship’s return to Fort Myers Beach Nov. 20-24.
This much-anticipated event promises to continue the tradition and celebrate the wonder and excitement that has made it a signature Fort ...
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2023 Louis Jadot Macon Villages
Uno August - 2025
Sometimes called the "Poor Man's Poulliy-Fuisse". Macon Villages is an excellent entry level White Burgundy, and this one from Louis Jadot is a great choice, and a ...
Cape Coral Animal Shelter will hold one of its largest — and most popular — fundraisers next week.
The fourth annual Virtual Auction opens Monday and runs through Friday, offering an abundance of opportunities to bid on some very nice items — everything from handcrafted artwork and ...
