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NONPROFIT ANNOUNCES $30 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO BUILD NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTER Harry Chapin Food Bank has unveiled unprecedented plans to relieve Southwest Florida’s deepening hunger crisis by building a Hunger Action Center, a massive warehouse and distribution facility that will safeguard the community against hunger for generations to come. More than 125 community leaders, donors, […]

IMPAIRED DRIVING As we reach the tail end of this holiday season, we prepare to welcome in a new year, and I am hopeful that all of our Lee County residents and guests have a wonderful, healthy and safe holiday! Holiday get-togethers, office parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations are the norm and, often, these […]

JANUARY ON THE WATER January is our coolest month with water temperature the lowest of the year around Southwest Florida. Just how cold often determines how and where to fish. Over cold and windy days fish head for protected areas like canals, creeks, and deep water on the leeward side of islands. Fishing these areas […]

THE GIRL WITH THE LOUDING VOICE The Gulf Harbour Book Club met on November 3 to discuss The Girl With The Louding Voice and its sequel And So I Roar by Abi Dare. There were over 30 of us in person and on Zoom. I know I say this every month, but she was the […]

NORTHWEST SIDE OF BUILDING As with any renovation of this scale, there are moments that feel fast and exciting, and others that feel slow and disruptive. We are definitely in the “everything at once” phase right now: demolition, site work, utilities, logistics, and planning all intersecting at once. One notable change is in staffing. Our […]

This year, ArtFest Fort Myers is launching a VIP experience unlike anything we’ve ever done before – a fully curated, multi-destination adventure designed to immerse you in the very best of art, flavor, and sound. This first-of-its-kind concept transforms the VIP weekend into A Vibe Voyage – a progressive journey through three iconic riverfront destinations, […]

’TIS THE SEASON OF TAKING FOR SCAMMERS You’re probably getting emails, texts, and calls asking for end-of-year donations. It’s the season of giving, after all. Scammers know this is a popular time to donate, so they’re out there, too, trying to trick people into giving to them instead of a real charity. To make sure […]