The Gulf Coast Writers Association of Fort Myers has announced the program for its September meeting. All are invited to attend on Saturday, Sept. 19, when award-winning novelist Joni M. Fisher will speak on writing suspense and thrillers. This workshop will show writers how to build tension ...
No Kid Hungry Florida has announced this year’s Summer Hunger Heroes, recognizing five inspiring individuals from across the state who have gone above and beyond to ensure every child in their community has access to healthy meals this summer. These individuals are praised by their peers ...
In celebration of National Public Lands Day Saturday, Sept. 26, Lee County Parks & Recreation will host a series of free, family-friendly volunteer workdays at preserves throughout the county. The events begin at 9 a.m. and offer opportunities to give back to local public lands while ...
A Cape Coral resident who has dedicated her life to helping others has taken on a new role with a nonprofit organization in North Fort Myers. “Honestly, it started with my own upbringings,” said Jennifer Nelson-Lastra, who also is a Cape Coral councilmember. Bearing witness to the ...
Live music and a plethora of taco and treat vendors will fill Mike Greenwell Regional Park for the inaugural Southwest Florida Tacos & Treats Festival. The festival will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Mike Greenwell Regional Park. “This will be the first time the ...
Royal Palm Park in Tice is closed temporarily as work gets underway to restore the fishing pier on the Caloosahatchee that was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. The park, located at 300 Royal Palm Parkway, will be used by the project contractor for staging and construction for the project, which is ...
FORT MYERS - Carson Tinney homered in his third consecutive game and Merphy Hernandez climbed the all-time steals list as the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels defeated the Bradenton Marauders 5-3 Tuesday night at Lee Health Sports Complex. Fort Myers’ (65-54, 28-26) pitching struck out a combined ...
Thunderstorms deliver powerful bolts of lightning that are both mesmerizing and dangerous. Southwest Floridians know it’s time to head indoors when they hear thunder from approaching storms. While we’re safe with a roof over our heads, our electronics are not. Lightning causes a sudden ...