An intestinal illness that has plagued the country has seen a number of cases in Lee County. Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, has caused thousands across the United States to fall ill. As of July 11, there were 97 confirmed ...
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that the first black skimmer chick documented on the Sanibel Causeway Islands in three decades was thriving as of July 15. The chick has reached flight-capable age, and while the SCCF shorebird team and volunteers had not witnessed ...
BIG ARTS recently announced its 2026 Performing and Creative Arts Scholarship recipients. This year, the program awarded eight local students, recognizing their outstanding dedication and artistic promise. The recipients were recognized at the Annual Art Vibe on June 13 on Sanibel. Totaling ...
More than 180 participants heard the mission of 16 local organizations at the Annual Nonprofit Luncheon on June 9 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers in Fort Myers, hosted by the SanCap Chamber and Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce (GFMCC). The missions ranged from feeding the hungry ...
The 2026 graduating class of Cape Coral High School led the way in securing the most in scholarships at $17.4 million for the School District of Lee County. “Our students have put in tremendous effort, and these scholarship dollars are a testament to their dedication, as well as the ...
Keep Lee County Beautiful (KLCB) announced the completion of the 2026 Greatest American Cleanup, a nationwide initiative celebrating America's 250th anniversary through community action and environmental stewardship. Throughout April, May and June, it coordinated 29 cleanup events across Lee ...
