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Three Lee County Around the Clock Fitness locations closing
The New York Sports Club, parent company of Around the Clock Fitness, notified the state in a letter dated July 1 that its three Florida locations would close. The last day for the chain’s 108 workers is August 31, 2024. The clubs are located in Lee County on Six...
Man accused of sleeping on stranger's porch bench in San Carlos Park
SAN CARLOS PARK, Fla. — A San Carlos Park couple says a man attempted to enter their home and tried to take a nap on the bench on their front porch. It happened along Winged Foot Drive and Phlox Drive late Friday night. Shannon Owens and Jonah Stark say...
New York Sports Club to close 3 locations in Lee County, layoff more than 100 employees
The New York Sports Club will permanently close three locations in Lee County. In a WARN notice filed with the Florida Department of Commerce, the company shared plans to close three of its gyms, resulting in 108 layoffs. The state requires companies to file an advance notice under the Worker...
Gym chain shuttering Fort Myers, Cape Coral locations, cutting 108 jobs
The New York Sports Club is shutting down three Lee County gyms and will lay off more than 100 employees. The chain notified the state of its intentions in a letter Monday stating that the closings would be effective Sept. 1. Employees have been notified that all the layoffs are permanent.
Fort Myers, Naples heat index will be in triple digits. How long will excessive heat last?
Peak summer conditions are upon us as another heat advisory was issued Tuesday for parts of Southwest Florida. Heat index numbers this week will range from 100 to 112 in Lee and Collier counties, according to the National Weather Service. ...
Understanding the Workforce Housing Crisis & Why It Affects All of Us
The concept of workforce housing has become a critical topic of discussion in Southern Lee County, encompassing areas like Estero, Bonita Springs, and the surrounding regions. A Struggle for Our Community’s Backbone. The housing crisis is not just about affordable living. It’s about the very backbone of our community,...
Cape Coral Lee County Public Library | August programs
Download Drop-In Featuring BARD Support. Receive personalized help downloading e-books, movies, music and more from Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla, two of Lee County Library System’s largest online content providers. This week we will also be offering support for registered users of BARD, the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download service which is provided through Lee County Talking Books. Bring your fully charged digital device for this hands-on help session. Note: Please bring any passwords you may need for downloading apps. Kindle users will also need an Amazon account and their password for accessing it.
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