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Lee BIA Builders Care's popular BBQ, Bands & Brew fundraising event raised more than $96,000 to support the nonprofit in its mission to provide emergency construction services at no cost to needy and deserving elderly and/or disabled homeowners, and..

Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties recently hosted its Women Build Kickoff Party at The Club at Pelican Preserve in Fort Myers, marking its 14th season of empowering women to pursue their dreams of homeownership and achieve stability for...

Fans can meet players and coaches, taste-test ballpark treats

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) hosts their annual Breakthrough Award ceremony at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, on Thursday, April 11th.

Valerie's House celebrated the grand opening of its new Family is Forever home March 14 with a ribbon-cutting and tours of the new facility at 3551 Shoemaker Lane, now known as 3551 Valerie's House Way, in Fort Myers.

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, honored Lee County community partners who have made a significant impact on the organization.

Sold-out event to honor Constance White-Davis, Deanna Hansen and Fran Myers

Worthington Realty continues to meet the growing demands of the real estate industry in Southwest Florida with the addition of the mother and daughter team of Christine Shipman and Laura Shipman to the office staff, hired as the new property manager and..

The annual series in February and March went to bat for a planned pediatric surgery center for Golisano Children's Hospital

Lee County's leading nonprofit business organization, the Horizon Foundation, continues to be at the forefront of the growing Southwest Florida economy with the addition of seven new investors thus far in 2024.

Better Together and Mission Community Church are partnering to host Easter festivities for Fort Myers families on Saturday, March 30.

The Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation concluded its 22nd Annual Nichols Cup tournaments and auction gala at Fiddlesticks Country Club on Monday, Feb.

The School District of Lee County is hosting its Spring Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida, a leader in strategic commercial real estate solutions, proudly announces the launch of its newly redesigned website.

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels plan to open the 2024 baseball season with a bang – lots of bangs, in fact.

The Lee Health Cancer Institute Fashion Show and Luncheon held March 12 at Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club in Fort Myers raised nearly $61,000 to benefit the Lee Health Cancer Institute.

Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties recently held a home dedication for a U.S. Army veteran at its Journey Together Neighborhood in the City of Fort Myers.

Nearly 175 Boys & Girls Club supporters and baseball fans enjoyed an exclusive season preview of the Boston Red Sox with unfiltered commentary provided by a trio of current players.

Lee BIA Builders Care announces its lineup of barbecue, food and music for its popular BBQ, Bands & Brew fundraising event, returning on Sunday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers.

Two events at Lexington Country Club in February raised $117,000 for Barbara's Friends – Golisano Children's Hospital's cancer fund through the Lee Health Foundation. More than 150 golfers joined the 21st annual golf outing on Feb.

Stevens Construction has started construction of Kelly Brothers, Inc. located at 15775 Pine Ridge Road in Fort Myers, announced Dan Adams, executive vice president/partner, Stevens Construction, Inc.

The Lee Health Foundation honored Dr. Arie Dosoretz with the Phoenix Award at the nonprofit's annual Cancer Care Hero Awards celebration.

India Fest 2024 will bring a taste of South Asia to Southwest Florida for a daylong cultural celebration featuring a variety of festival favorites.

Child Care of Southwest Florida has announced open enrollment to infants for the first time at its Joseph H. Messina Center, located at 4650 Fowler St. in Fort Myers. The Joseph H.

Colleen Kofsky has been hired as associate director of development at Lee Health Foundation. She will focus on donor relations, tours and events as part of Lee Health Foundation's philanthropic priorities.

Stevens Construction has completed Raymond James & Associates, located at 14541 Hope Center Loop, Suite 100, in Fort Myers, announced Dan Adams, executive vice president/partner, Stevens Construction, Inc.

Breast health experts from across Southwest Florida are convening for an education forum exploring breast cancer prevention, early detection and treatment.

Child Care of Southwest Florida has received two grants to help install automated external defibrillator (AED) devices in all five of its early learning centers.

A nonprofit mobile health clinic that brings essential medical care to those in need across Lee County is adding a new Fort Myers site — one of six locations it visits each month.

Jaimee Marshall has been hired to provide administrative support to Lee Heath Foundation's special event and administrative operations team.

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce's monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12 will welcome Florida Gulf Coast University President Dr. Aysegul Timur to share insights on the university's strategic plans.