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Algae-filled water getting worse in Cape Coral
Parts of southeast Cape Coral have gone green, and not in an eco-friendly sort of way; we’re talking about algae. The real question on everyone’s mind is when will it go away?. Algae at Four Freedoms Park in Cape Coral is rare and potentially toxic. Barry Rosen, a...
Give Lee County Feedback About Their Parks
Have you noticed any amenities, trails, facilities or programs that you’d like to see added to Lee County Parks in the future? Lee County Parks & Recreation wants your feedback. Lee County owns both Lynn Hall Park and Bowditch Beach Park on Fort Myers Beach. In an effort to...
Lee Memorial Hospital Earns Coveted Lantern Award
Lee Memorial Hospital’s emergency department has been honored with the Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association for its exceptional performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research. This is the first time the hospital has received this recognition. The emergency departments of Golisano Children’s Hospital and Cape Coral...
Phoenix Rising Will Open This Weekend At Busch Gardens
There is always something new and exciting happening at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and their brand new rollercoaster Phoenix Rising will open this weekend. Living in Fort Myers, we are so close to so many amazing theme parks. There’s no way that anyone could be bored with so much to do here in Southwest Florida or within just a few hours drive. And Busch Gardens Tampa Bay always has something going. Between their great culinary festivals, live music, amazing animals and the thrills of the coasters, there really is something there for everyone.
Charity Poker Tournament Supporting the Boys & Girls Club
The spirit of giving was alive and well in Fort Myers as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County hosted its 12th annual charity poker tournament. The popular event, widely anticipated by poker enthusiasts and community supporters, raised an impressive $52,500. The proceeds are earmarked for critical programs that benefit youth throughout Lee County.
TikTok star and food critic Keith Lee is in Florida. Will he visit your town?
Popular Tik Tok restaurant critic Keith Lee is in Florida once again and foodies across the state are eagerly awaiting his next move. The social media food reviewer with over 16.4 million TikTok followers and 2 million Instagram followers surprised Jacksonville with a guest appearance Saturday at the ninth annual "Duval Day" event,...
FSW’s new Social Media Communication certificate program starts this fall
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is launching a new Social Media Communication College Credit Certificate (CCC) beginning this fall semester. This innovative program is designed for individuals eager to master media communication, marketing and public relations across various platforms, including print, television, the internet and social media. The Social Media...
Hager Lifelong Education Center namesake has died
Former state Sen. Henry G. Hager III, for whom Pennsylvania College of Technology's Hager Lifelong Education Center is named, died June 27 at the age of 90. According to his obituary, a celebration of life will be held in the fall in Fort Myers, Florida, where he resided. Hager was a native of Williamsport and served in the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1973 to 1984. After retiring from the Senate, he was elected president and chief executive officer of the Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania and served in that capacity for 16 years until his retirement in 1998.
Fort Myers man arrested for vehicular homicide in connection to fatal motorcycle crash
FORT MYERS, Florida — A Fort Myers man has been arrested in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred earlier this year, according to the Fort Myers Police Department. Jamaine Alexander Washington, 43, was taken into custody on Tuesday by the department's Traffic Homicide Unit. Washington faces charges...
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