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Health and Wellness Expo returns to the North Fort Myers Recreation Center
Lee County Parks & Recreation is partnering with Lee Health to host the Health and Wellness Expo from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the North Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 North Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers. Vendor booths from Lee County...
Quick Reads
Bad Guys in American History - George Cantor. This is a very interesting book about 36 different bad guys or stories, from the Salem witch trials to Alcatraz. There are many names you will recognize & also many you will not. They are short stories with many...
Lee County to expand community outreach efforts to veterans at Cape Coral location
A representative of Lee County Human & Veteran Services will offer monthly outreach services to veterans and their families at the Brotherhood of Heroes Resource Center & Museum, 4522 Del Prado Boulevard South, Cape Coral. The outreach services will be...
23rd Annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival announces 2022 author lineup
More than 20 acclaimed and bestselling authors are coming to Fort Myers to showcase their books and meet fans at the 23rd annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022. The festival will be hosted on the downtown Fort...
Community can help individuals experiencing homelessness by donating cold-weather supplies
Lee County Government and its partners are asking the community to donate cold-weather supplies for Severe Weather Outreach Teams to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Blankets, gloves, socks, hand-warmers, and hats can be dropped off at the...
Cape Coral City Offices Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
City Hall will be closed Monday, January 17 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There is no change to the trash collection schedule. Parks & Recreation Administrative offices are closed Monday, January 17 and will resume normal operating hours...
5 Things To Do This Weekend in SWFL (Jan 14 – 16)
Brides, bacon, crafts, movies, seafood, and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL: Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival The Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival returns for its sixth year. Join us in JD Hamel Park...
Witticisms
Income tax – it’s a fine for reckless thriving.A Good boss takes little more than his share of blame & a little less than his share of credit.A desk is a wastebasket with drawers.The art of politics is making people like you no matter how much it costs them.A bird...
“Do The Right Thing” Winners for December 2021
Please join us in congratulating our December 2021 “Do The Right Thing” recipients. These students exemplified what it means to “Do The Right Thing.” Giana Geary and Madison Stratman, Gulf Elementary School - 5th Grade Giana and Madison found $50 cash on the floor in...
Lee County encourages use of online services for Cape Coral, Midpoint and Sanibel Causeway bridges
Customer service center hours are reduced temporarily Lee County Government is encouraging residents to use online services to obtain transponders as customer service center hours are reduced temporarily due to COVID-19 staff shortages. The county last fall created an...
Council Watch
Submitted by Sean David Hartman, Government Affairs Director This week's extremely short Council Watch is brought to you by Interrupt-Her! Are you running a City Council meeting and a sweet old lady keeps talking during Citizens Input Time? Or perhaps you are zooming...
City of Cape Coral Advises Residents of Potential Delays in Yard Waste Collections
Waste Pro is reporting staffing shortages due to COVID-19, and in response the City of Cape Coral is advising residents they may experience delays in yard waste pickup beginning Monday, January 10. Cape Coral residents should continue to put out their garbage,...
Bulk Waste Drop-Off Site (Pilot Program)
In an effort to continue to enhance the services available to the residents of Cape Coral, the City is partnering with Waste Pro to offer residents a bulk waste drop-off site. The site is a complimentary service, and is an addition to the residential bulk item...
5 Things To Do This Weekend in SWFL (Jan 7 – 9)
Art, boats, cars, home show, seafood and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL: Seafood & Music Festival The 3rd Annual Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival is being held on the waterfront in historic...
Symptoms, causes and treatment options for TMJ disorder
Headaches, ear pain or trouble swallowing? You might have a TMJ disorder By Dr. Virginia Reed The human jaw is like a sliding hinge that goes up and down, left and right. When our jaw is working properly, we don’t even think about it while eating, talking or drinking....
CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF BETTY WHITE BY HELPING “GOLDEN GIRLS (and GUYS)”
The animal welfare world has lost one of our most supportive and endearing advocates, the incredible Betty White. Famous for her legendary acting career, she is just as well known and loved in our world for her tireless support of the care and wellbeing of animals. ...
FDOH-LEE COVID SITES SWITCH TO TESTING ONLY BY APPOINTMENT
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County announced that its COVID-19 testing sites will provide tests only by appointment now. To meet the soaring demand for COVID-19 tests, both of Lee County's testing sites will now only accept appointments. No walk-ins will...
Fort Myers Man Charged with New Years Day Murder
A Fort Myers man has been charged with second degree murder after an early morning argument resulted in a shooting. On January 1st, 2022, Cape Coral Police officers responded to a shooting at 4240 SE 20th Place. Officers located a gunshot victim deceased, and took...
LEE HEALTH REINSTATES FREE URGENT CARE TELEHEALTH
Lee Health is offering free telehealth visits for community members to utilize telehealth services from the comfort of their homes. Once again, Lee Health is making this service free due to the recent Omicron surge in COVID-19 cases throughout Southwest Florida. This...
Lee County Parks & Recreation to host 2022 Lee County Senior Games
Lee County Parks & Recreation welcomes all senior athletes to participate in the 2022 Lee County Senior Games – “Fitness Matters.” Registration is open now for the games, which feature social, recreational and competitive activities. The games will be held Jan. 28...
Letters to the Editor
