Siena Lakes offers fun, freedom, and flexibility

New residents look forward to the maintenance-free lifestyle

Wild Hog Hunting Offered At 26 Wildlife Management Areas Across Florida This Summer

Many hunts don't require a quota permit.

When Releasing Deep-Water Fish, The Right Tools Mean Everything

Venting a fish incorrectly can cause more harm than good.

Eight Days Remain To Register For Collabraday

More than 500 people have already raised their hands to participate in this Southwest Florida community problem-solving initiative.

Upcoming South Florida Water Management District Public Meetings Announced

Agendas are available at least seven days in advance.

Fort Myers CRA Advisory Board To Meet June 14

The session begins at 5 p.m.

Fort Myers Chamber Of Commerce: Grill Fires Can Turn Dinner Into Disaster

Grilling accidents result in 19,700 trips to the hospital annually.

Photo Of The Week: Tall Ship At Sunset Off Bowditch Point Park

This photo by Shannon Wells shows a tall ship at sunset at Bowditch Point Park in Lee County.

Fort Myers Redevelopment Areas Arts & Culture Newsletter

The Fort Myers CRA with its numerous community partners have supported arts and cultural developments in the City of Palms since 1984.

Summer GED, ESOL Classes Being Offered In Lee County

Space is limited so registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Greater Fort Myers Chamber: Community Cooperative Announces CEO Transition

Stefanie Ink Edwards will succeed Tracey Galloway, who has announced her retirement after 10 years with the organization.

Midwest Food Bank Florida Welcomes Return Of Volunteer Groups

Now that COVID restrictions are loosening, people are comfortable with returning to volunteerism.

Innovative Tech Deployed To Combat Blue-Green Algae In The Caloosahatchee

The goal is to reduce damaging discharges and send more clean water south to the Everglades.

South Florida Water Management District Announces Public Meetings For June

Agendas are available at least seven days in advance.

Community Cooperative Launches Its ‘School's Out, Hunger's Not' Campaign

Volunteers and donations are needed to continue programs for the hungry and homeless in Lee County through the summer.

Collabraday To Fully Unveil Plans On June 16

The online session begins at 1 p.m.

The Southwest Florida Community Foundation Is Now, Officially, Collaboratory

The organization is committed to bringing the region together to solve all its major social problems on an 18-year deadline.

Fort Myers Redevelopment Areas Project Updates

Since 1984 the CRA has been at the forefront of local redevelopment efforts occurring in the most blighted areas and spaces in the city.

The Latest Redevelopment News For Greater Fort Myers

A home preservation grant is available in Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. Target Area.

Fort Myers Alliance Of The Arts Announces Summer Activities And Events

Exhibits, creative camps and art classes are on the schedule.

Fort Myers CRA Advisory Board Meeting Set For June 2

The session begins at 5 p.m.

June Plant Sale At Edison And Ford Winter Estates Set For June 19

A limited number of garden carts are available, so guests are encouraged to bring their own.

Seminole Brighton Casino To Hold Career Fair On June 8

Perks include $300 sign on bonuses for all positions.

Lee County Cattle Baron's Ball Will Be Held Oct. 23 At New Location

The annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society is moving to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates near downtown Fort Myers.

Greater Fort Myers Chamber: Amberjack, Gray Triggerfish Season Closes June 1 In Gulf State Waters

The recreational harvest will re-open on Aug. 1.

Greater Fort Myers Chamber: Gag Grouper Season Starts June 1 In Most Gulf State Waters

The season will remain open through Dec. 31.

Greater Fort Myers Chamber: Atlantic Snook Season To Close In State And Federal Waters June 1

Seasonal harvest closures help conserve the population of this fish species.

FWC Approves New Florida Saltwater Fishing Record For Whiting/Kingfish

William Joseph Peckham had the catch of a lifetime while fishing off Pensacola Beach.

Florida Skin Center Donates $15,000 To Local Philanthropic Organizations

Recipients included The Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation and The Canterbury School.

Seventh Annual Golf Tournament Raises $45,000 For The Heights Center Early Learning

The event helps ensure low-income families have quality, affordable childcare.

Southwest Florida International Airport Reports Traffic For April (Revised)

More than 1.1 million passengers traveled through the airport in Fort Myers last month, just short of the record set two years ago.

Base Operations At Page Field In Fort Myers Ranked 16th Best Overall

It's also the best independent FBO in the U.S. in the Professional Pilot Preferences Regarding Aviation Services and Equipment Survey.

Community Cooperative's Annual Soup Kitchen Benefit Raises Money For The Hungry

At the event, the Community Café was dedicated and renamed Sam’s Community Café & Kitchen after the founder, the late Sam Galloway Jr.

SWFL, United Way, Issue Challenge Match For Summer Camp Scholarship Program

For every dollar the community donates toward sending kids to summer arts camp this year, the SWFL Relief Fund will match up to $7,000.

FWC Will Make Changes In SW Florida Catch-And-Release Area

The changes to into effect on June 1.

SFWMD Governing Board Declares May 16-22 Water Reuse Week

The Cape Coral-Fort Myers Reclaimed Water Interconnect that will be completed by 2023 is one of the projects supported by the board.

Pilot Club Paper Shredding Event Set For May 22

The event will be held at the Cape Coral Police Department, 1100 Cultural Park Blvd., between 9 a.m. and noon.

Fort Myers Summer Workshops Announced

Online and onsite options are available.

Child Care Of Southwest Florida Hires Director For P.A. Geraci Child Development Center

Yolanda Yslas has worked in education since 1990.

Donated Antique Calliope Arriving At Edison And Ford Winter Estates

The Calliope was originally designed for use in a circus and was called a “circus truck.”

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.