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Florida Nature Trackers: A Day of Discovery at L. Kirk Edwards WEA
A Day of Discovery at L. Kirk Edwards Wildlife and Environmental Area By Ben Rangel Do you remember the first time you felt amazed by nature? Maybe it was when you found that hidden creek in the woods behind your grandparents’ backyard. Or the time you watched squirrels as they gathered acorns from the oaks lining your city’s sidewalks. Whatever the cause, we all reached a point in…
Florida Skin Center Conducts Clinical Research Study on Eczema Medication
FORT MYERS, FL. (April 28, 2021) - Florida Skin Center, skin care specialists that provide a full range of medical and cosmetic dermatological care, has partnered with Clinical Study Center for Fort Myers for a clinical research study. Florida Skin Center Founder and Chief Medical Officer Anais Aurora Badia, M.D., D.O., and Shirisha Vallarapu, PA-C,…
Greater amberjack reopens to recreational harvest in Gulf waters May 1-31
April 23, 2021 Suggested Tweet: Greater amberjack reopens to recreational harvest in #Gulf waters May 1-31. @MyFWC: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/2cfd36c #Florida #fishing Greater amberjack reopens to recreational harvest in Gulf waters May 1-31 The recreational harvest of greater amberjack will reopen in Gulf state and federal waters May 1-31. After an annual season spawning closure in June…
What are you doing this weekend? Live music and streams inside
All performances at the Music & Arts Community Center, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers Gulf Coast Chamber Orchestra: Mozart, Haydn & Beethoven April 23 | 7:00 PM The Gulf Coast Chamber Orchestra performs Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Haydn’s Symphony No. 44 in E minor ("Trauersinfonie"), and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2…
Grouper, hogfish and blueline tilefish seasons reopen May 1 in Atlantic
April 23, 2021 Suggested Tweet: Grouper, hogfish, blueline tilefish seasons open May 1 in Atlantic via @MyFWC: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/2cfb5d9 #Florida #Fishing Grouper, hogfish and blueline tilefish seasons reopen May 1 in Atlantic The following species will reopen to recreational harvest May 1 in Florida state and federal waters of the Atlantic: hogfish; blueline tilefish; gag, black,…
COVID-19 Economic Aid Overview & PPP Forgiveness Webinar (April 26 - 30)
COVID-19 Economic Aid Overview Webinar The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. Join the South Florida District Office as we explore the next steps in the PPP process. *Eventbrite access is required to register for the events. Tuesday,…
Summer Camp Registration is now open for "Failure: A Love Story" at The Laboratory Theater of Florida!
Summer Camp registration is now open for Failure: A Love Story by Philip Dawkins. FORT MYERS, FL (April 18, 2021) – The Laboratory Theater of Florida: Education’s summer camp registration is now open. The camp takes a whole actor approach to the craft and is available for students ages 12-18. Camp runs from July 12th…
REGISTER: Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Grant Program 4/26 & 4/28
Please join the SBA South Florida District Office for a webinar to introduce the Restuarant Revitalization Fund Grant program before it goes live for applications in the near future. The webinar will feature the available information on the RRF grant including eligibility and use of funds. Staff will take questions after the presentation. Monday, April…
2021 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Virtual Auction now open for bids to benefit sight-saving programs for local children
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 21, 2021) – A stay on in a private villa in Bahamas, an unforgettable tour through Sonoma Wine Country with Jean- Charles Boisset, two weeks in an exclusive private home on Mackinac Island… These are just a few of the more than 50 phenomenal offerings that are up for bid now…
Catch a Florida Memory in the prime of springtime
April 22, 2021 Springtime means tight lines for many anglers. With winter in the rearview, more and more people are chasing saltwater excursions that involve fishing. From surf fishing to offshore expeditions, there are opportunities for everyone to catch a Florida memory! You don’t even need a boat to access exciting on-the-water adventures. With an…