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The term "philanthropy" is often made in reference to monetary donations, but sometimes, it's not just about cutting a check.Yes, financial assistance is critical, but time is just as important. Eight years ago, I joined a group of successful business, government and nonprofit leaders who offer ...

This is my second column for the North Fort Myers Civic Association. I welcome input as the format develops. You can expect to see the column twice a month. Mid-month I'll talk about what happened at our last monthly meeting, held the second Tuesday of each month. In the beginning of the ...

I'd like to begin by saying thank you, Mike Land. This was his column for years and he filled it with interesting and entertaining news about North Fort Myers and the North Fort Myers Civic Association. As one of 12 Directors on the Board and the Public Relations Officer appointed by Doug ...

Tom Cronin's wake was truly a "happening." It was scheduled to start at 5:30 and I told my friends who were going with me to The Barrel Room in downtown Fort Myers starting at 7 to hear the greatest jazz in town, that we'd leave The Shell Factory after an hour. But once we entered the big tent ...

The North Fort Myers Civic Association was set to meet on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at its usual location - , Rooms 102A and B at the North Fort Myers Recreation Center - to fill five positions for director on our 12-member Board of Directors.As always, we invite new members to please join ...