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New species added to FWC Catch a Florida Memory - Saltwater Reel Big Fish Program
New species added to FWC Catch a Florida Memory - Saltwater Reel Big Fish Program The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and its saltwater angler recognition program, Catch a Florida Memory will see the addition of two new qualifying Reel Big Fish. Effective March 1, anglers will be able to earn Reel Big…
The latest redevelopment (REDEV) news for you!
Fort Myers, FL. On March 17, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is proud to announce that its new Home Preservation Program will partner with Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties (Habitat). Homeowners with outstanding code violations may qualify to have projects/repairs completed by Habitat. The maximum assistance is $25,000 owner-occupied dwellings…
Nathan Bunting named Resource Manager of the Year
Gov. Ron DeSantis has recognized Nathan “Nate” Bunting, a biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), with the Jim Stevenson Resource Manager of the Year award, one of Florida’s highest environmental honors. Bunting has served for over 15 years at the Apalachee Wildlife Management Area in the Florida Panhandle and has worked…
Jazz, Opera, Broadway—We're Ready for a Weekend of Great Music
Gulf Coast Symphony Music & Arts Community Center Under the Stars—Opera Classics Friday, February 19 | 7PM Music & Arts Community Center Outdoor Pavilion 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers Join us for a beautiful evening of Carmen, Boheme, Figaro, and more with the incredible singers from our upcoming performance of Elixir of Love. Tonight's forecast:…
Seed & Bean Market Nominated for the 2021 Industry Appreciation Award
Fort Myers, FL (February 16, 2021) - Seed & Bean Market, Florida’s First Cannabis Café and CBD Marketplace, is excited to announce that we have been nominated for 2021 Industry Appreciation Awards’ Startup of the Year Award. This award is presented to a company founded in Lee County in the last 3-5 years that has…
FWC Division of Law Enforcement achieves reaccreditation
FWC Division of Law Enforcement achieves reaccreditation The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement received recognition today for completing the review process to maintain its accreditation status. “The reaccreditation process solidifies the FWC Division of Law Enforcement’s commitment to the highest standards of service,” said FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto. “Protecting…
Gray triggerfish opens March 1 in Gulf state and federal waters
The recreational gray triggerfish season reopens to harvest in Gulf state and federal waters March 1, and will remain open through May 31, closing June 1 through July 31 for an annual spawning season closure. If you plan to fish for gray triggerfish in Gulf state or federal waters (excluding Monroe County) from a private…
Register: Covid-19 Tax Workshops offered through SBA South Florida
Tax Information and Online Tax Workshop Presented by the SBA South Florida District & SBDC – Fort Myers This webinar will cover tax updates and how Covid-19 impacts your 2020 business tax return, including PPP forgiveness and EIDL cash advance. When: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from 11:00am to 12:30pm Register here: Covid19 - Insights on…
Fort Myers Community Invited to Attend “Kobe Day” A Live Swabbing Event at Edison Mall on Saturday, Feb. 20
Help Save The Life of an Eight-year-old SW Florida Child Battling Leukemia Searching for a Matching Blood Stem Cell Donor Fort Myers, FL (February 17, 2021) – Edison Mall is asking our Fort Myers community to come together and help save the life of a young boy in our southwest Florida area. Jakobe “Kobe” Washington…
Good times, great entertainment!
Auditions, Diners and Weddings: A Medley of Three, One-Act Comedies on the GreenMarket Stage Performances February 11 - 20 • You deserve a laugh, so come and join us for a responsibly distanced evening of theatre outside on our GreenMarket lawn! This production is a series of three short one-act comedies including The Role of Della by…