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FMB Strong receives Champion Award at CareerSource Southwest Florida
FMB Strong announced that, during the CareerSource Southwest Florida Annual Awards Ceremony & Luncheon, they were honored with the 2023-2024 Champion Award. This prestigious award recognizes FMB Strong’s unwavering partnership and commitment to supporting the CareerSource Southwest Florida mission of connecting individuals to quality career opportunities and fostering economic growth in the region. In addition to the Champion Award, at […] The post FMB Strong receives Champion Award at CareerSource Southwest Florida first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Bill Grauel spends his retirement helping Habitat for Humanity
Some people take up golf, photography or pickleball when they retire, but Ave Maria resident Bill Grauel has chosen to dedicate his newfound free time to helping others at Habitat for Humanity—the global nonprofit that builds homes, communities and hope for people living in substandard conditions. Heavily dependent upon volunteer labor, the organization purchases land and materials with donations and […] The post Bill Grauel spends his retirement helping Habitat for Humanity first appeared on Ave Maria Sun.
Storm surge poses significant threat to life and property during hurricanes
NAPLES, Florida- Storm surge can cause major damage to homes and pose a significant threat for drownings, making it one of the greatest threats to life and property from a hurricane.Local officials urge residents to evacuate immediately if instructed to do so. For those not in an evacuation zone, it is crucial to stay away from floodwaters and never drive through water-covered roads, according to the press release."Remember, Turn Around Don't Drown!" the release emphasized. More information can be found at weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown.
Ave Eats delivers food right to your door
One reason Ave Maria is a big kind of small town is the vitality of its local businesses, many of which are owned and operated by community residents. It is a privilege for entrepreneurs to be able to work just a short walk (or golf cart ride) away from their offices, retail shops and restaurants. Many of Ave Maria’s most […] The post Ave Eats delivers food right to your door first appeared on Ave Maria Sun.
The News-Press Athlete of the Week for Sept. 16-21 Cape Coral's Nazayer Franco
The News-Press selects athletes that stood out the week before based on a combination of coach reports and school nominations sent to sports@news-press.com and our coverage. Those athletes are put in a poll each Monday on news-press.com and you, our readers, vote on who you think did it best. The winners of The News-Press Athlete of the Week poll sponsored by Elevate Home Services receive a T-shirt provided by BSN Sports and a tote bag provided by USA Today High School Sports Awards. To get to know our winners better, The News-Press will have a question-and-answer session with each athlete...
Celebrate Indie Cinema: T.G.I.M. Kicks Off October 7 at the Art Center!
FORT MYERS—The Fort Myers Film Festival presents a new season of T.G.I.M. on October 7, 2024! Join us downtown for a celebration of indie cinema with host Eric Raddatz and judges Sarah Mankowitz, Vito Trupiano, Keri Johnson, and Jason Parrish. Discover the next big films and enjoy an evening of cinematic excellence!
A Night Under the Stars: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Celebrates Grand Reopening
On Friday, September 27, the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium celebrated its Grand Reopening and Red Carpet Ribbon Cutting with donors, sponsors, staff, and volunteers. The event marked the official unveiling of our newly renovated Planetarium to the public.The day began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., showcasing the transformation of our Planetarium, which now features new seating, enhanced visibility, fresh carpeting, and a state-of-the-art 5.1 surround-sound system powered by the advanced Digitarium Lambda Plus laser projection system.
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