The Greater Pine Island Alliance is holding a fundraising raffle a Forest River Wildwood X-Lite camper — a $20,000 value. In addition to the camper, a bonus E-bike raffle is also available. Tickets are $20 each and with the purchase of five tickets, participants will be entered in the drawing for the E-bike. The drawing for the raffle will be held Sunday, March 15, at Kickstands Pub & Grub’s St. Patrick’s Day Bash. The event runs from 1-5 p.m. The winner does not need to be present to win. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the GPIA’s mission to return every hurricane survivor home to a safe, secure and sanitary environment. Tickets can be purchased in advance at ...
During World War II, one of the most important bases in the United States was the Buckingham Army Airfield, the largest airfield in all of Florida and home to one of the most important training grounds in the war over the sky. The airfield had the distinction of training aerial gunners who ...
The public is invited to attend the Southwest Florida Historical Society’s Annual Cracker Dinner Fundraiser set for March 21. The program, “Calusa, Creeks, and Crackers: 500 Years of Cattle History in South Florida,” will take place at Marion Hall, St. Cecilia Catholic Community, 5632 ...
Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, hosted its Night of a Million Dreams gala on Friday, Feb. 27, raising $1,353,747 to support Better Together’s mission of helping parents find employment and provide a loving, safe and supportive foundation for their ...
The Lee County Port Authority is continuing work on terminal roadway improvements as part of the Terminal Expansion Project Phase 2 at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). On Tuesday, March 10, Pedestrian Bridge/Crosswalk 2, which has been out of service, and Crosswalk 6 will open. ...
Lee BIA Builders Care’s popular BBQ, Bands & Brew fundraising event is returning Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers. During the 15th annual event, Southwest Florida’s top pit masters will compete for the title of ...
Pine Island Sketchers meets every Tuesday during season from 10 a.m. to noon at a different location each week to draw and paint together outdoors. Bring a chair, art supplies and water. March 3/17 — Chuck Schad residence, 6068 Calusa Ridge Trail, Bokeelia. Drive north on Stringfellow ...
By School District of Lee County estimates, 3,400 students took part in walkouts last week in protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. The walkouts took place at 13 of the district’s high schools — all but two — and at one middle school in south county. School ...