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VFW: See you in September!

Back in 1959, four lads from Pittsburgh formed a group called the Tempos. They were assigned to a short lived recording studio, but managed to have one special hit song called See you in September. What made this song so special is that while enjoying the sweet summer days, the thoughts of ...

VFW: Boisterous building!

If you haven’t been to Lehigh Acres lately, you are probably unaware that around every corner, in every neighborhood, there is a boisterous building bonanza taking place! Not only are many houses rising, there are stores moving in or expanding, restaurants popping up, more schools, and even ...

American Legion: Tom Lightner Jr.

The Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.) was founded in 1932, to honor the service and sacrifice of Legionnaires. S.A.L. members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military. Since 1988, the S.A.L. in Florida has raised more than $16 million for The ...

Live Music: Buckingham Blues Bar

August Zona & Certified Live in Concert Saturday, Aug. 27 from 8-11 p.m., on the inside stage. Admission is free. No smoking inside during shows. Live Music with Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band w/Rex Bongo, Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 8-11 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 28, from 3-6 ...

VFW: The masking saga

For 27 years of my life, I walked around masked for at least 6 months out of the year. When living in Chicago, it only makes sense because the Windy City well earns it name and the mask is a sure fire help in keeping one’s face and nose from getting too cold. I also liked wearing the mask ...

American Legion Scholarships

American Legion Post 323 is a good starting point for high school students and their parents who are looking for help with the cost of a college education. • Boys State and Girls State A program where young men and women go to Tallahassee for a week and learn how the government works. ...

Live Music: Buckingham Blues Bar

Live Music with Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band w/Rex Bongo, Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 8-11 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 14, from 3-6 p.m., on the inside stage. Admission is free. No smoking inside during shows. Buckingham Blues Bar is at 5641 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers. For more ...

VFW: SVA All The Way!

Nine years ago, a very special relationship developed between Student Veterans of America and the VFW. The relationship has shown the student veterans the way to promote the causes which are so important to veterans and transitioning military members. A belief of the alignment with SVA is that ...

Lehigh Acres Senior Center: Song and dance

Starlight Swing Dance The Lehigh Acres Senior Center has several events throughout the year and here are a few we hope you consider. Starlight Swing Dance is Thursday Aug. 11 at 4:30 p.m. and you must be a member to participate. Please make sure you sign up no later than Aug. 4 in the kitchen. ...