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Cape Youth Council to host panel discussion

The Cape Coral Youth Council will host an open-to-the-public panel discussion, Mental Health Matters, next week. The meeting, which will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, in the City Hall Council Chambers, will focus on mental health awareness, challenges and resources available to ...

North Fort Myers High’s Wood named Carson Scholar for eighth time

A North Fort Myers High School student is one of four Lee County seniors who has earned the Carson Scholar distinction eight consecutive times. “Dr. Carson’s love for learning and emphasis in community involvement has inspired me to pursue my passions of science while trying to make a ...

Students earn awards for Kids Tag Art creations

The Lee County Tax Collector and the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools honored 91 fifth-grade students with Awards of Distinction for their outstanding creativity in the 10th annual Kids Tag Art program. The celebration of young artists, held at South Fort Myers High School, ...

ARC takes in hunting dogs from Spain

In Spain, being groomed to be a hunting dog can be a very cruel thing. If the dog isn’t up to par, or once it ages to the point it can’t keep up, the end can be sad and harsh, as there are very few places a dog can go to be “put out to pasture.” The Animal Refuge Center in North ...

Cape Coral Harney Point VFW Post 8463 celebrates 60th anniversary

Camaraderie and brotherhood. These two words represented the spirit on display at Cape Coral Harney Point VFW Post 8463 as the post celebrated its 60th anniversary at a day-long celebration Sunday. “All of the veterans who are members here, served in a foreign conflict,” said Post ...