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FWC license-free fishing weekend April 5-6

Mark your calendars for an opportunity to go freshwater fishing during the upcoming Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s license-free freshwater fishing weekend. This spring’s license-free fishing weekend is on April 5 and 6 and invites residents and visitors to explore the ...

Boston Red Sox Celebrity Event Series raises more than $400,000

The 32nd Annual Red Sox Celebrity Classic series raised more than $400,000 to benefit the new Golisano Children’s Hospital Surgery Center. Events included: • Boston Tee Party, Feb. 13 at The Forest Country Club with an evening of heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and spirited ...

Minnesota Twins to host Open House and Health Fair Monday

With spring training officially underway in Fort Myers and pitchers and catchers reporting, the Minnesota Twins, in partnership with Lee Health, have announced details for the club’s 2025 Open House and Health Fair, set to begin at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 17, at Lee Health Sports ...

Red Sox Spring Training tickets go on sale Wednesday, Jan. 8

Tickets for the 2025 Red Sox Spring Training exhibition season go on sale Wednesday, Jan. 8, beginning at 10 a.m. online at redsox.com. The team will play a total of 17 games at JetBlue Park, including 15 Grapefruit League games, a “Futures at Fenway South” game featuring the club’s top ...

United Soccer League announces USL Naples as new expansion club for 2025

TAMPA & NAPLES, Fla. – Professional soccer is coming soon to the Paradise Coast. The United Soccer League has announced it has awarded a USL League One franchise to Naples. USL Naples will begin play in 2025, led by a world-class ownership group with decades of experience in the global ...

Tommy Bohanon Foundation reaches $1 million milestone

It’s a touchdown for the Tommy Bohanon Foundation. The local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young athletes reach their highest potential on and off the playing field recently surpassed the $1 million mark in funds raised since its 2017 inception. Started by former NFL ...

Capt. Pierce chosen as new Calusa Waterkeeper

The Calusa Waterkeeper board of directors last week announced the selection of Capt. Codty Pierce as the next Calusa Waterkeeper. Pierce is a native of Lee County and lifelong outdoorsman, growing up fishing area waters and spending many years observing the hydrology and environments of Pine ...

The Forest Country Club golf tournament raises $26,000 for Hope Healthcare

This year’s Forest Country Club Golf Tournament raised a record-breaking $26,000 to support Hope Hospice. The amount surpasses proceeds from the 2022 tournament by more than $6,000. Committee chairs Twyla Stephenson and Terrie Weisse coordinated the event for 100 players on Thursday, Jan. ...

Red Sox to host open house at JetBlue Park on Feb. 18

The Boston Red Sox will host a family-friendly open house at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers Saturday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event with free parking will include activities for kids such as face painting, inflatables, a magician, scavenger hunt and discounted concessions. In ...