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Mastering the art of aging

Choosing to age in place is a monumental decision, and it can bring many benefits to seniors who choose to do so. According to the AARP, nearly 90% of adults over 65 wish to remain in their homes as they grow older. From being happier in the comfort of familiar surroundings to having more ...

By Toni Hill President NFMCA Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I can't believe it's November, this year sure has flown by here at the North Fort Myers Civic Association we will be busy as elves in December! We were invited to set up at the Fall Festival, hosted by the North Fort Myers Rec ...

By Sheriff Carmine Marceno Lee County Sheriff’s Office The Lee County Sheriff’s Office, in an effort to protect the residents of our county, will always share information regarding newly created scams and trending fraudulent practices. Despite these efforts, the volume and variety of ...

It seems hard to believe, but we are already one-quarter of the way through the school year. First quarter report cards will be released through FOCUS on Oct. 19. I hope your student is off to a successful start. As your District 4 School Board representative for the School District of ...

Since the advent of the internet, many of us tend to spend significant time shopping, entertaining ourselves and socializing online. Groceries and necessities are delivered to our front door, communication is done via text or email and many of us are simply spending more time indoors. The ...

Whew!! It is mighty warm out there! Speaking of things that are warm, our shoe spring fling giveaway has heated up as well. I went to the post office today. It's the first time I've been there in a couple of weeks because, as most of you know, I have had a total knee replacement so I ...