A panel of local education leaders brought the SanCap Chamber, Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce (GFMCC) and Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) up to date on what their are accomplishing in the field of workforce development and what event attendees could do to help. They ...
The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club was recently joined by 10 students from the Interact Club at Cypress Lake High School in Fort Myers for a oyster restoration project on Sanibel, in partnership with the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF). The project was organized by Rotarian and SCCF ...
The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) reported that it works in partnership with the School District of Lee County to transport classes to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge for a hands-on and eyes-on experience with nature and wildlife. During ...
Myron “Mike” Klein, 107, of Fort Myers and formerly Sanibel, passed away on July 9, 2026. A man of remarkable wisdom, resilience and warmth, he was a visionary leader, devoted public servant and passionate conservationist who played an important role in shaping the island as it is known ...
The School District of Lee County will again offer Lee FlexEd for home education students. “We are excited to enter our second year of the Lee FlexEd program following a successful launch with our initial cohort during the 2025-2026 school year,” Cara Coble, instructional coach and content ...
Lee County Government reported that it is encouraging homeowners to be “flood aware” before the height of the 2026 hurricane season to reduce their flood risk in Southwest Florida. The county urges residents to: - Know your hazard: Lee County has experienced severe weather in the past ...
