From The Desk Of Sheriff Carmine Marceno
LOST PET SCAMS To those who adore their furry family members, a missing or lost pet is devastating and heartbreaking. With it comes a feeling of helplessness and a willingness to do whatever is necessary to be reunified with your pet. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office maintains regular and consistent contact with our local animal […]
DINING OUT
DIANE BOGART, MANNY TORRES, MARIA AND DAVID BEACHAM The Gateway Women’s Club recently enjoyed a culinary journey to Limoncello in Naples. A group of 30 (members, spouses, and friends) gathered for an evening that felt like a trip to the sun-drenched shores of Italy. Limoncello, a family-owned gem, is celebrated for its authentic Italian cuisine […]
Whispers Of God…
SEASON 3 Back in 2003 we switched out a few pastors on my five-member Lead Team here in a regional association of 104 southwest Florida churches where I was gratefully serving. We would weave in some younger guys to stay fresh and creative across generational lines as we would offer consultation on everything from crisis […]
Children’s Advocacy Center Of Southwest Florida Serves Over 1,200 Children And Families During 2025 Holiday Season Through Season Of Giving Efforts
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CACSWFL) proudly announces the success of its 2025 Season of Giving initiatives, which brought holiday joy and essential support to more than 1,200 children and families across Southwest Florida during November and December. Through the CAC Holiday Toy Shop hosted at the organization’s Fort Myers campus, 531 children […]
What’s Blooming At Edison And Ford Winter Estates: Medinilla
MEDINILLA MAGNIFICA IS KNOWN FOR LARGE DARK PINK PENDULOUS FLOWERS AND MEDINILLA MYRIANTHA (A SYNONYM FOR MEDINILLA MULTIFLORA) ALSO PRODUCES PENDULOUS ARRAYS OF PINK FLOWERS. Horticultural challenges rise to the top of my list for ringing in a new year and I have a stunning one for you. Medinilla magnifica captured my fancy long ago […]
Crossword Puzzle
33rd Annual Boston Red Sox Celebrity Event Series Returns Early 2026
PROCEEDS BENEFIT INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES AT GOLISANO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Sponsorship and registration opportunities are now available for the 33rd Annual Boston Red Sox Celebrity Classic Event Series, returning February and March 2026 to benefit intellectual and developmental disability services at Golisano Children’s Hospital. One of Lee Health Foundation’s longest standing and most celebrated […]
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
Two Performances Planned Of Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing
Celebrate the Edison Festival of Light and help feed the hungry by attending Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing, Tuesday, Feb. 3, at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fort Myers at the corner of Second Street and Lee Street. It’s the 36th anniversary of the hymn sing, which is an official sanctioned event of the Edison Festival […]
The Club At Gateway
THE VETERANS DAY 5K WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! On behalf of everyone at Gateway Golf & Country Club, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us at our first Veterans Day 5K. Your energy, enthusiasm, and generosity made the event a true celebration of community, compassion, and gratitude for those who have served […]