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Collaboratory passes quarterly Community Night Market on to CRA

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” - Helen Keller.  In Spring 2022, Collaboratory began the first of its quarterly “Night Markets” with the idea of bringing the community together for free live music, food trucks, retail vendors and community partners for shared ...

Centex to host grand opening of The Strand at Cedar Grove Sept. 21

Centex Homes is celebrating the launch of single-family home sales and completion of two fully furnished model homes in The Strand at Cedar Grove with a Sept. 21 grand opening event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located in the sought-after Woodlands area of North Port, the gated new home community ...

Ham radio operators deploy to Collier-Seminole State Park

"Parks on the Air" (POTA) is an amateur radio activity that involves operating radio stations from designated parks and nature reserves. The primary goal of Parks on the Air is to combine the enjoyment of outdoor activities with amateur radio operations, promoting portable operations and ...

Nine principles to maintain a Florida-friendly landscape

What you do to your landscape matters. From the vegetation you plant to the irrigation and fertilization schedule, an educated take on yard maintenance can save you time and money, plus make a positive impact on the environment. According to the University of Florida Institute of Food and ...

Tarpon Bay Explorers to close for the month of September

Tarpon Bay Explorers, the concession for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, will close for the month of September. The concession plans to reopen on Wednesday, Oct. 2. “September is generally a very slow time for us and the island in general during a normal year,” said ...

What’s New from Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods

If you are planning a getaway to our islands, beaches and neighborhoods, check out the newly updated digital Visitor Guide for everything you need to assist in making vacation memories. tinyurl.com/FMVISITORGUIDE2024 Don’t miss: 10th Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Island Hopper Songwriter ...

Lee County advises: Choose one toll transponder to avoid double charges

Lee County reminds residents and visitors to choose one toll transponder to avoid getting double-charged when crossing one of its tolled bridges. The Midpoint, Cape Coral and Sanibel Causeway bridges have the all-electronic tolling systems in place. Customers should choose one transponder and ...

Punxsutawney Phil? Pshaw. Burrowing owl to predict the brrrr

A unique and creative Cape Coral tradition is around the corner, as the city’s bird will once again serve as the prognosticator of weather to come. The burrowing owl will be the center of attention as the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife and Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department host ...