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SFWMD Governing Board Declares May 15-21 Water Reuse Week
News ReleaseSFWMD Governing Board Declares May 15-21 Water Reuse WeekRecognition highlights District's ongoing efforts to encourage water reuse and protect water resources in South Florida KEY LARGO --The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board today officially recognized May 15-21, 2022 as Water Reuse Week.The annual recognition, signified by a purple jacket worn by…
Scavenger Hunt for kids at Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Scavenger Hunt for Families Offered at Edison and Ford Winter Estates FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 12, 2022) -- A new scavenger hunt for families is available at Edison and Ford Winter Estates. The main character in the game is Jerry the Pelican who is hidden in multiple places around the site. The goal of the…
SBA Faith-Based: Webinar - May 17th • 11am to 12:30pm EST
South Florida District Office SBA Resources for Faith-Led Businesses, Organizations & Communities:May 17th • 11am to 12:30pm ESTOnline Event Collaborate to build Community:• Receive information on SBA programs for small business• Get an overview on COVID-19 relief for small businesses• Be inspired and encouraged about the future from faith leaders• Hear from entrepreneurs about their…
SBA IS RECRUITING! Are you a high-performing small business owners or C-level leaders ready to "THRIVE"?
South Florida District Office SBA IS RECRUITING!Are you a high-performing small business owner or a C-level leader ready to "THRIVE"?If so, join us on Wednesday, May 18th at 1pm EST to learn more This year, the program formerly known as “Emerging Leaders”, is getting a refresh and is now known as “T.H.R.I.V.E. - Train, Hope,…
Classes are filling up
CLASSES ARE FILLING UP!Register today to make sure you have a seat in a class.Class registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Summer 2022 Classes Registration Links Morning ClassesCareerSource (GED - Limited Availability): Registration Link Cape Coral Technical College - AM (GED and ESOL Have Limited Availability): Registration Link Lee County Public Education Center East…
FWC seeks public input on shorebird conservation
FWC seeks public input on shorebird conservationThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking input on draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four species included in Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan: American oystercatchers, snowy plovers, least terns and black skimmers. Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines are intended to provide information…
Extension of snook, redfish and spotted seatrout regulations in SW Florida through August 31
Extension of snook, redfish and spotted seatrout regulations in SW Florida through August 31 The following regulatory measures in southwest Florida for Sarasota Bay through Gordon Pass in Collier County will be extended through August 31, 2022:• Snook and redfish will remain catch-and-release.• Normal regulations for recreational spotted seatrout harvest have resumed with the addition…
FPRA Southwest Florida Chapter Member Evelyn Longa Earns Professional Public Relations Accreditation
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 13, 2022) – Evelyn Longa, APR, of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), recently earned her professional public relations accreditation, and received the designation of Accredited in Public Relations (APR). Longa joins the more than 4,300 active public relations professionals worldwide who represent an elite group…
The World Premiere of "The Birds: A Parody" opens June 3rd at The Lab!
The World Premiere of The Birds: A Parody opens June 3rd at The Laboratory Theater of Florida FORT MYERS, FL (May 14, 2022) – The Laboratory Theater of Florida will present the world premiere of The Birds: A Parody from June 3rd to July 2nd. This laugh-out-loud parody features our heroes battling evil birds with…
Commercial fishing captain pays $22,300 to settle federal fisheries case with NOAA
May 17, 2022 Commercial fishing captain pays $22,300 to settle federal fisheries case with NOAAThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today announced a settlement agreement with a commercial fishing captain. Darrell York of the commercial fishing vessel, Watch Out, agreed to pay $22,300 restitution for…