Harry Chapin Food Bank Launches New ‘Food Finder’ Platform
ONLINE PLATFORM HELPS RESIDENTS LOCATE FOOD PANTRIES, DISTRIBUTION SITES Harry Chapin Food Bank has launched a new Food Finder platform that allows neighbors experiencing hunger to pinpoint the nearest food pantries and distribution sites. The interactive web page is a modern digital tool that allows anyone with Internet access or cell service to quickly connect […]
Saving Citrus – One Tree At A Time
A CITRUS TREE ON THE FORD PROPERTY AT THE ESTATES WITH LAST YEAR’S FRUIT Recently, a team from the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) in Immokalee visited Edison and Ford Winter Estates to discuss the work they are doing on behalf of the estates to save the Henry Ford citrus grove […]
The Transformative Benefits of Consistent Massage Therapy
WHY ROUTINE BODYWORK IS MORE THAN A LUXURY—IT’S A LIFESTYLE In today’s high-stress, always-on world, many of us are seeking effective, sustainable ways to care for our bodies and minds. While the occasional massage may offer momentary relief, consistent massage therapy brings long-lasting, transformative benefits. Here’s how incorporation massage into your regular wellness routine can […]
Katie’s Kitchen Creations
Who wants to heat up the kitchen in July? Not I! Summer is here! It’s time for cookouts, barbecues, pool parties and picnics! Happy eating! This recipe is popular with kids and adults and can be altered many ways. It makes terrific leftovers too! 6 to 8 hours to make • Serves 6 to 8 […]
From The Desk Of Sheriff Carmine Marceno
SEXTORTION AND OUR CHILDREN It often begins in a friendly manner. Your child/teen meets someone online and the conversation begins. The meeting can occur in a messaging platform, through online video games, a text … virtually anywhere. The child believes that she/he is communicating with a peer, perhaps someone interested in developing a relationship, and […]
Continental Women’s Club
The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, August 7 at 11:30 a.m. Our program will feature Miriam Ortiz, the founder of the Gladiolus Food Pantry, located in Harlem Heights. The mission of the Gladiolus Food Pantry is to reduce hunger by providing healthy, nutritious food while treating everyone with dignity […]
32 Years And Counting: United Way Surpasses Annual Fundraising Goal
CAMPAIGN’S MESSAGE OF “UNITED WE’RE STRONGER” STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades met its $11.3 million annual campaign goal, marking the 32nd consecutive year that supporters have rallied to support United Way and its partner agencies. United Way President and CEO Jeannine Joy, along with Campaign Cochairs Dr. Scott Nygaard, community volunteer, […]
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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 June 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, June 12 at 11:30 a.m. Our program will feature Nora Pearson, who is a Lee County Master Gardener Volunteer. Nora will give us a presentation about orchids called “Tie One On,” teaching us orchid basics and how to secure them to a tree. […]