news@breeznewspapers.com Registration is now open for a shortened summer Voluntary Prekindergarten program, which is being offered at Sunshine Elementary School and the Early Childhood Learning Center. Head Start Program Coordinator Tiffany Franklin said with lot of children staying home this year due to COVID, they are trying to reach more kids and help provide them with some school readiness. She said summer VPK is a requirement, as the School District of lee County takes funding to provide 300 hours for children that are eligible. The summer program is open to students who will turn 5 years old by Sept. 1 and have not accessed the VPK program during the school year. "This is a shorter summer, provided that the rule has not changed, and at this point it has not, we will run from June 22, right when school gets out, to July 30, just before teachers return, from 7 a.m. to ...
Lee Health issued an urgent call to our community this week: The need for blood donations is critical. To supply the needs of the health care system’s four acute care hospitals—Cape Coral ...
Lee Health issued an urgent call to our community this week: The need for blood donations is critical. To supply the needs of the health care system’s four acute care hospitals—Cape Coral ...
news@breezenewspapers.com After a lengthy discussion to approve rankings for architectural, construction management and building official services for a renovation project at Veterans Park Academy for the Arts it came down to a split vote with four in favor and three opposed. Board members ...
To the editor: Florida’s beautiful weather, no state income tax and all-around wonderful quality of life is bringing many people from across the country to relocate here. I have noticed a trend that is alarming and for those of you who moved from Northeastern states and other states where ...
nmayberg@breezenewspapers.com Lee County has received a new round of funds for its LeeCARES rental and utilities assistance program for those who have suffered lost income during the COVID-19 pandemic and who fall below 80% of the area's median income. The new $23.3 million emergency rental ...
Have you ever noticed that when one receives a long document or a manual of some sort that it is briefly skimmed over, then put in a drawer, only to be taken out in the event there is a serious question needing an answer? And of course, when that happens, it’s a mad scramble to find what you ...
