110+ Siena Lakes Residents Celebrate Feast of San Gimignano

Future Residents Celebrate at Drive-Thru Style Event

City Of Fort Myers, Salvation Army, Plan To Apply For Funding To Upgrade SA Center Of Hope

Public comment on the application is open until Sept. 13.

BSSW Architects Completes Design For Parish Community Center At St. William Catholic Church In Naples

The Fort Myers-based firm is a regional leader in religious architectural design.

New 24-Hour Veterinary Hospital Completed In Cape Coral

Stevens Construction was the general contractor for the project.

Better Together CEO Megan Rose Named Manhattan Institute Civil Society Fellow

She will receive $10,000 to help the non-profit strengthen families and communities.

The Edison Awards Are Coming To Fort Myers

The city and other organizations are partnering to sponsor and host the awards ceremony from 2020 through 2024.

Greater Fort Myers Chamber's Women In Business Will Host Virtual Bingo Event On Sept. 2

The proceeds will go toward scholarships for area students.

Public Input Requested On Use Of CDBG Funds Awarded To Fort Myers

A virtual community meeting is set for Sept. 1.

Fort Myers Solid Waste Labor Day Holiday Collection Schedule Announced

No residential or commercial trash or recycling collection will take place on Monday, Sept. 7.

Attorney Recommends Reviewing Insurance Policies Well In Advance Of Predicted Storms

Property owners are also advised to thoroughly document damage after a hurricane.

Fort Myers Named #1 Best Place For Retirees To Live And Work In 2020

The city is especially strong in the tax department, according to SmartAsset.

Fort Myers CRA Is Drop Off Location For School Mask Drive

New cloth masks in both youth and adult sizes are needed.

Centerstone Expands Mental Health Services In Lee County

The new programs are Assisted Outpatient Treatment and Mental Health Court.

Fort Myers Virtual Ward 6 Community Meeting Will Take Place Aug. 19

Councilperson Gaile Anthony will host the session via Zoom at 4:00 p.m.

Dr. Bruce Senior Optometry Practice Joins Quigley Eye Specialists

He will continue to provide care from his office at 2277 First St. in downtown Fort Myers.

Lee County Girl Scouts Earn Top Honor

Six local girls receive esteemed Girl Scout Gold Award

A Recycled Night In Black And White Virtual Fundraiser To Be Held Oct. 15

Dress for Success SW Florida will be hosting the event to raise funds to empower disadvantaged women.

Junior Achievement Of Southwest Florida Receives Grant From The Community Foundation For $5,000

The funds will support lessons on career/work readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills.

Kids’ Minds Matter Hosts Back-To-School Sessions For Parents On Facebook Live Beginning Aug. 10

The Mental Health Mondays series provides resources for getting kids prepared to return to class in the “new normal."

Price Foundation Announces $100,000 Grant To Provide Children In School With Essential Items

Clothing, shoes, hygiene items and school supplies will go to kids who may be struggling with homelessness or other challenges.

Valerie’s House To Reopen Aug. 3 With In-Person Support Groups

Face Coverings, social distancing will be required to bring grieving families together

Junior Achievement Of Southwest Florida Elects New Board Of Directors

The directors will serve through 2021.

Shangri-La Springs Awarded Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association’s Seal Of Commitment

The business is the first in Lee County to receive this honor for safety and sanitation.

Lee Health Releases August Calendar

See below for the Lee Health August Calendar.

Join The Conversation: Fort Myers Bicycle And Pedestrian Master Plan Virtual Public Meeting Set For July 27

The deadline to submit comments is 5 p.m. on Thursday.

City Of Fort Myers Helps Residents Ward Off Coronavirus Through Mask And Hand Sanitizer Giveaway

To ensure all areas of the city are covered, one event is scheduled in each of the six wards.

STARS Summer Camp Program Concludes On Friday Due To Coronavirus

The camp originally was scheduled to end on July 30.

Application Period Open For Cleveland Avenue Redevelopment Area Commercial Property Grants

These matching grants fund exterior commercial property work such as repair, awnings, landscaping, and lighting.

No Changes To City Of Fort Myers Solid Waste Collection Schedule For Independence Day Holiday

However, municipal offices will be closed on Friday, July 3.

Flanzer Trust Expands Matching Grant Program In 4 Counties

Program encourages support of social service, social welfare, K-12 education, and health care non-profits with matching donations

CRA Offers Free Parking For Downtown Customers

The program is valid on Mondays through Thursdays after 4 p.m.

Fort Myers Final Public Notice For Centennial Park repairs

This notice serves as a project‐specific final notice for FEMA’s funding action located within the floodplain.

City Of Fort Myers Summer Camp 2020 - Scholarship Application

Camp starts on Monday, June 8, 2020 and runs through Thursday, July 31, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

City Of Fort Myers Continues Opening Parks And Amenities

Park users are advised to observe all Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, with adherence to social distancing recommendations.

City Of Fort Myers Solid Waste Division Announces Memorial Day Holiday Collection Schedule

In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no residential or commercial trash or recycling collection on Monday, May 25.

Two New Coronavirus Test Sites Available In Fort Myers Community

The testing sites will be in the parking lots of the Walmart stores.

Fort Myers Virtual Ward 6 Community Meeting Takes Place May 20

Fort Myers City Councilperson Gaile Anthony will host a virtual Ward 6 Community Meeting via Zoom on May 20.

Fort Myers City Virtual Ward 4 Community Meeting Takes Place May 13

Fort Myers City Councilperson Kevin Anderson will host a virtual Ward 4 Community Meeting via Zoom on May 13.

City Of Fort Myers Operations Prepares For Anticipated Rain Event

The city is also working with FDOT maintenance crews to make sure drains are ready to accept significant inflows.

Achieva launches donation drive to support local food banks

Achieva will be matching donations dollar-for-dollar up to $200,000