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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…
Florida Skin Center CEO George Gulisano Joins Board of Bobby Nichols Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation
FORT MYERS, FL. (April 22, 2021) - Florida Skin Center (FSC), skin care specialists that provide a full range of medical and cosmetic dermatological care, announced that Chief Executive Officer George Gulisano has joined the Board of Directors of The Bobby Nichols Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation (BNFCF). “My personal mission is to give back in every…
Volunteers needed for Community Cooperative’s annual Soup Kitchen Benefit
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 21, 2021) – Volunteers are needed for Community Cooperative’s 18th annual Sam Galloway, Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit on May 6. The event raises money that helps thousands of men, women and children in our community who struggle with hunger and homelessness, and this year’s benefit will be particularly significant…
Lee County Port Authority News Release: SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REPORTS MARCH TRAFFI
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 20, 2021) – During March, 1,162,342 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Fla. This was an increase of 35 percent compared to March 2020 and an increase of 60.2 percent increase compared to February 2021. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is down 20.4 percent compared to last year. The…
Gulf Coast Symphony Music is in this weekend's forecast!
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 in D major, Op. 36. Live stream also available → Jazz at the Center:…