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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

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for the 2025 Chamber Awards. The awards ceremony is set for 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers.

Event series benefits the new Golisano Children's Hospital Surgery Center

Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has donated $300,000 to sponsor a Teen Center at the Park Meadows Community Club, a flagship location under development in Fort Myers by Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County.

More than 300 Southwest Florida women, all clad in purple attire to show solidarity, explored their individual risk factors for developing breast cancer while also learning tips to optimize their overall health and wellness. Held Feb.

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, has added Caryne Say and Kelley Parker to its national team, working alongside CEO Megan Rose to raise awareness of the organization's mission and expand the reach of its programs across...

An abundance of bright colors and spring flavors are on display in the Norman Love Confections 2025 Easter Collection.

A new chair of the Board of Directors and two new Board members have been announced by Valerie's House, a nonprofit organization in Southwest Florida helping children grieve the loss of a loved one.

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber is hosting a Nonprofit Expo Wednesday, March 19, bringing together more than 20 nonprofits to share volunteer opportunities and ways to give back. The event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m.

Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz adds Smith & Smith, two active partners, to the name

Sale of subs at Southwest Florida locations will benefit the hospital all month

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) is thrilled to announce that Spencer Roach, former member of the Florida House of Representatives and Selynto R.

Sandy and Tim Youngquist hosted A Conversation about Feeding the Future to raise awareness about the growing hunger crisis in Southwest Florida and Harry Chapin Food Bank's plans to address food insecurity across the region. Held Feb.

Spirit Halloween recently presented a $34,981 check to the Child Life professionals of Golisano Children's Hospital. The funds were raised during the Spirit of Children campaign held last October.

Habitat welcomes final families during Feb. 5 home dedication ceremony

Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties recently held its "Blueprints of the Future" event on Feb. 4, hosted by Clive Daniel Home in Fort Myers.

Priority Marketing has added Javier Fuller to the firm's web development team, which designs and builds user-friendly, optimized websites integrating the latest technologies.

Sponsorship opportunities available to support children fighting cancer at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County's annual Evening at the Ballpark will feature players representing the Boston Red Sox under shadows of the Green Monster at JetBlue Park.

Lee County's leading nonprofit business entity, the Horizon Foundation, has finalized its leadership team for 2025.

Suffolk hosted a charity clay shoot on Feb. 8 at Bermont Shooting Club, inviting employees and subcontractors to participate and raise $57,965 to support the development of the Golisano Children's Hospital Surgery Center.

The 27th Annual Minnesota Twins Celebrity Golf Classic held on Feb. 13 brought the community together for a great cause, raising $73,000 to support the Cancer Support Community program at Lee Health Cancer Institute.

After nearly two years of renovation and conversion, the DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops has officially opened.

Presentation in February at Grateful Hearts event inspires gifts