BIG ARTS Documentary Film Festival returns Nov. 19-21
Bike Night returns Oct. 10
Salty Sam’s Marina to host Pirate Fest, with special menus at its restaurants
Cape Coral a showcase location for Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Fire safety program set for homeschoolers
The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District is inviting homeschool students to participate in a special fire safety educational opportunity. Open to grades K-5, the program will take place on Oct. 1 at noon at Fire Station 1 on Pine Island Road. Students will have the opportunity to ...
Lee County School Board OKs $3 billion budget
The School District of Lee County board approved a more than $3 billion budget during its final hearing Tuesday night. The vote was not unanimous. Board Member Debbie Jordan, the only nay, said the percent rate has grown significantly for the central support budget, while the direct ...
Submissions open for scholarships from VFW Post 4353 and Auxiliary
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4353 and the VFW Post 4353 Auxiliary are sponsoring two scholarship programs: the Voice of Democracy Competition and the Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest. Voice Of Democracy is a written and spoken audio-essay contest on “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.” It is open to students in grades 9-12. Submissions must be received no later than Oct. 31. Patriot’s Pen is a written essay contest on “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.” It is open to students in grades 6-8. Submissions must be received no later than Oct. 31. “We are looking forward to a lot of great essays from our local students,” VFW Post 4353 ...
