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Preservation work in progress on Edison main house roof

To preserve the integrity of the historic structures, annual inspections are conducted to determine required maintenance work. The roofing material of Thomas Edison's winter home is 20 years old and has reached its life expectancy. To be proactive, the roofing materials are being replaced ...

‘Daddy Did My Hair’ Night held in Fort Myers

Last week, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida’s Level Up Dads program hosted its “Daddy Did My Hair” event at the Paul Mitchell School in Fort Myers, celebrating the special connection between fathers and their children. The event, held on April 22, brought local ...

Lee County updating parking system to provide ‘standardized experience’

Lee County Parks & Recreation is transitioning its paid parking locations to an updated parking system that allows residents and visitors to pay by text message, a mobile app, through a website or at a kiosk. The transition will begin May 1. According to an announcement from the ...

Masters of the Craft | Westin Cape Coral Resort duo top culinary challenge

A competition the likes of which you’d see on the Food Network took place in Cape Coral over two days this week, where food industry professionals showed off their chops.  The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village played host to Marriott International’s annual Master of the Craft ...

Florida Rep Education Theatre Camp set

Young artists are invited to discover the world of theater through musical-intensive and mini-star camps offered through Florida Repertory Theatre’s education program.  The sessions are open to students of all skill levels, ages 5-18, and run daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to ...

Tickets on sale for Backyard Game Day to benefit Dubin Center

The Dubin Center will host its Backyard Game Day event from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, at Bay Street Yard in downtown Fort Myers. Proceeds from the event will support the center in providing services to local families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, and a lively tournament ...

Bike Night | Popular Cape Coral event returns to the South Cape

For the final time until the fall, Southwest Floridians can rev their engines and prepare for a rip-roaring good time, as a Cape Coral special event returns to the South Cape this weekend. Cape Coral Bike Night returns to Southeast 47th Terrace Saturday night starting at 5 p.m. and running ...