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 ...
Calusa Waterkeeper has announced open enrollment for its Fall 2025 Ranger Academy Training with Calusa Waterkeeper Joe Cavanaugh. Citizens are invited to become certified rangers and stewards of local waterways. The academy offers a comprehensive educational program aimed at fostering environmental stewardship and advocacy for clean water.
The Ranger Academy Training program consists of four courses designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to help protect our waters. The Fall Session kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 13, with Module 1: Ranger Program Introduction and provides an overview of the Ranger Program and Ranger Academy training. Module 2: Pollution ...
It has been 20 years since the Class of 2005 graduated from Cape Coral High School, and the time has come to reconnect, reminisce and celebrate. Alumni are invited to attend “Back to the Cape,” a weekend of events taking place Friday, Sept. 5, and Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
The reunion weekend will feature casual gatherings, family-friendly fun and a special evening party designed to bring classmates together and celebrate two decades of shared memories.
Reunion Weekend Schedule
Friday, Sept. 5 – CCHS Football Game at 7:30 p.m.
Kick off the weekend at the Cape Coral High School football stadium and show your school spirit as the Seahawks take the field. Purchase at the gate ...
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 Lee Board of County Commissioners voted last Tuesday to approve a contract for mechanical and electrical repairs to the Matlacha Drawbridge, which was damaged by Hurricane Ian Sept. 28, 2022.
The $3.6 million project is partially funded by the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program and partially through a state appropriation. Lee County is contributing about $25,500.
The contract with Seacoast Inc. will restore the function of the drawbridge. It includes replacing damaged bridge gates, repairs inside the bridge operator tower, as well as work around the bridge including joint sealing, handrail/guardrail replacement and fender system lumber repair.
Work is ...
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 ...
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 ...
On Aug. 30 and 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., this fun, family event returns to Naples Botanical Garden. During Waterlily Weekend, there will be many ways to celebrate waterlilies on display throughout the Garden's water features. Guests can enjoy demonstrations, activities, and talks with garden ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Count us among those excited for the start of the new school year this week.
Not because we have kids, tweens or teens who — though we love them the muchest — may have, ummm, pushed our parental patience a time or two during this long, hot and humid summer.
But because the district has ...
