M/PIFCD helps fight boat fire off Calusa Island
CCPD chief: 'Justice was served for Kayla'
$85 million SR 31 road widening project expected to be completed next year
Enrollment open for Camp Sunshine and Camp All Star at Karl Drews Special Needs Center
Lee County Parks & Recreation is encouraging families with special-needs children to sign up for Camp Sunshine and Camp All Star summer programs. Both camps will run 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 15 through July 31 at the Karl J. Drews Community Center, 18412 Lee Road, Fort Myers. The cost is $85 per week, per camper. Camp Sunshine is designed for children ages 6 through 12 with special needs and offers structured activities such as arts and crafts, sensory play, swimming, games and field trips in a supportive environment. Camp All Star serves ages 13 through 21 and focuses on recreation, skill-building and social engagement through themed activities, community outings and ...
District gears up for graduations
With graduations approaching, just shy of 600 Lee County seniors have not yet qualified for a high school diploma. As of Friday, 577 School District of Lee County seniors had not yet passed the required tests to graduate, school officials said. With the state enacting House Bill 1105 last May ...
Carlin explains budgetary philosophy
The message was clear during a press conference Friday afternoon – the School District of Lee County will no longer overspend and will become fiscally responsible. Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin said although the district has lost student enrollment, the majority of dollars they must cut ...
Area Agency on Aging plans Community Open House
Each May, the nation recognizes Older Americans Month, a time to honor older adults’ contributions, highlight the value they bring to our communities, and promote resources that support healthy aging. This year’s national theme, “Champion Your Health,” encourages older adults to ...
