The City of Palms
The impact of Thomas Edison’s arrival in Fort Myers in 1885 cannot be overstated. At the time, Edison was becoming one of the most famous men in the world, perhaps the first true American celebrity. His presence drew attention, visitors, and prestige to what was then still a small and remote Florida town. But beyond […]
In Memoriam
ROGER WILLIAM MARSHALL Roger W. Marshall, 88, of Sand Point, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 12, 2026, one day shy of his 89th birthday. Born July 13, 1937, in Sault Ste. Marie to John William and Mabel “Mickie” (McKee) Marshall, Roger married Linda Mae Tunstall on June 16, 1962, in Troy—a partnership […]
Alliance For The Arts Announces Vibrant Lineup of Three New Exhibitions this August
GIFTED BY N.C. HAGOOD Alliance for the Arts invites the community to experience a vibrant new month of exhibitions with three new shows opening this August through September, showcasing an eclectic mix of contemporary fiber arts, fine crafts, evocative mixed-media abstraction, and dynamic local photography. The exhibitions will be on display from August 7 through […]
Crossword Puzzle
ACROSS 1. Unable to hear5. Fixed gaze10. Big party14. Mine entrance15. Sea eagles16. Put ____ words17. Inflammation of body tissue19. Wildebeests20. An uncle21. Featureless22. Rock23. Burdened (with)25. Storehouse27. What we breathe28. Mind reader31. Brute34. Great fear35. Anagram of “eat”36. Carve in stone37. Long for38. Net39. East northeast40. Haven41. Noodles42. Side-by-side44. Tavern45. Mass of prickly plants46. […]
Catch The Action
AUGUST ON THE WATER Fishing or boating in southwest Florida in August means dealing with hot days and thunderstorms. Fishing can be good, and often without much competition, if you plan your day to take advantage of conditions. If you just want to have fun and a little fishing while relaxing, then the beaches are […]
Montage Women’s Club
The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We normally meet on the fourth Thursday of each month. Our August meeting will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn (Captiva Ballroom), 12600 University Drive, Fort Myers 33908, corner of College Parkway at the Summerlin Road […]
Continental Women’s Club
The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, September 3rd, at 11:30 a.m. Our September program has been rescheduled from August and will feature a representative from AAA Travel. The meetings are being held at The Hideaway Country Club, 5670 Trailwinds Drive, Fort Myers 33907. The cost to attend the luncheon […]
Consumer Alerts
BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT IMPERSONATORS GO AFTER OLDER ADULTS’ LIFE SAVINGS Scammers posing as government agencies or well-known businesses are increasingly going after retirees’ life savings. They weave a web of lies about some bogus crisis. Then they trick older adults into giving them tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. The scams start with […]
From The Desk Of Sheriff Carmine Marceno
Dear Lee County Families, Students, Educators, and Community Members, As another school year begins, I want to extend my best wishes to every student, teacher, administrator, and parent across Lee County. The first day of school is an exciting time filled with new opportunities, and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is committed to ensuring that […]
