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The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are hosting Southwest Florida's largest Easter Egg Hunt, which will feature thousands of eggs scattered across the outfield grass inside Hammond Stadium at the Lee Health Sports Complex. Gates will open at 4:50 p.m.

The Dubin Center will host its Backyard Game Day event from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, at Bay Street Yard in downtown Fort Myers.

Stevens Construction has started a multi-phase renovation of the Community Center of Boca Grande, located at 131 1st St. West, announced Dan Adams, executive vice president/partner, Stevens Construction, Inc.

The Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation has awarded over $1.6 million in grants to six designated charities of the 23rd annual Nichols Cup tournaments and auction gala, bringing its total fundraising to date to $20 million for children's...

An entirely new group of people have found themselves in uncertain positions because they are unable to afford to feed their families. Due to inflation, the price of food has risen drastically, and many families are working hard to put food on the table.

Lee BIA Builders Care's popular BBQ, Bands & Brew fundraising event raised more than $114,000 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.

Registration is now open to reserve a player spot in the Rick Evanchyk Memorial Golf Classic.

Proceeds to support Alzheimer's and dementia resources in Southwest Florida

The cartoon characters Bluey and her sister, Bingo, will be visiting from down under as the animated Australian sensations catch a Fort Myers Mighty Mussels game on April 12.

Fundraising initiative supports critical need for affordable housing among women

The fourth annual Resnick-Wynn Family Business Conference raised $35,000 for student scholarships while shining a spotlight on Southwest Florida's thriving business community.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County named Ryan Mejias, a member of the Pueblo Bonito Neighborhood Club, as its 2025 Youth of the Year.

Nearly 80 hunger-relief advocates from across Southwest Florida enjoyed an exclusive pre-screening of an upcoming documentary exploring the generational impact of Harry Chapin's Grammy Hall of Fame song, Cat's in the Cradle.

Sophia Shahriari has joined Priority Marketing as a marketing project coordinator. In her role, Shahriari is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of projects and services for a portfolio of clients across a variety of industries.

Free fan event includes season preview, autograph sessions with players

California Closets of Southwest Florida was recognized by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida as the 2025 Honoree of the nonprofit's 29th Annual Storybook Ball in February.

In-person and virtual hiring events to fill positions for the 2024-25 school year

The inaugural Sanibel Captiva United Way Golf Tournament was an ace. The event, held earlier this year, collected $15,000 to benefit United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades.

The Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation concluded its 23rd annual Nichols Cup tournaments and auction gala at Fiddlesticks Country Club on Monday, Feb.

The region's leading voices in real estate convened in Southwest Florida at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers to present the Market Trends 2025 summit on March 20, a sold-out event drawing more than 1,300 attendees.

United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades and the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are teaming up to hit a home run for United Way's more than 90 partner agencies and over 260 programs.

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, sharing insights on cybersecurity.

Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands has welcomed Beth Countryman as the company's new vice president and senior cash management officer.

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, has received a $1,000 donation from the Lee County Bar Association Foundation to support its Better Families program in Lee County.

The Lee Health Foundation has named long-time Southwest Florida patient advocate Kathy Tolentino as its 2025 Phoenix Award winner at the nonprofit's annual Cancer Care Hero Awards celebration.

Cancer Care Hero Awards presented to six individuals at annual event

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families thrive, is breaking down employment barriers by hosting a series of background-friendly job fairs as part of its Nationwide Day of Second Chances.

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers (HACFM) has hired Jonathan Cortes as a construction project manager in its real estate department. In this role, Cortes will oversee ongoing construction projects and future developments for HACFM.

The Preserve of Fort Myers, an assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory support community, is gearing up to host its first Carnival Fun Fair on its campus on Saturday, March 29.

An incredible night of philanthropy, fellowship, and fantastic food, the 22nd Annual Sam Galloway Jr.

Tickets, sponsorship opportunities still available with proceeds to support homeowners in need