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Education Briefs | March 20

UNG cadet Duffy helps Blue Ridge Rifles excel in national event DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The University of North Georgia Blue Ridge Rifles earned a fifth-place overall finish out of 31 teams in the 52nd annual Mardi Gras Invitational Drill Meet earlier this month at Tulane University in New ...

ECHO Global Food and Farm Festival returns

The annual ECHO Global Food and Farm Festival returned to its roots last weekend. After several years of expansion to the point where the event became a weeklong event, it returned to a single-day where ECHO opened its farm to the public and featured tours, food tastings, and workshops for ...

New harbor master takes the helm at Tarpon Point

One of Cape Coral’s largest marinas has new leadership.  Tarpon Point Marina this week announced the appointment of Stephanie St. Romain as its new harbor master and general manager. Tarpon Point officials said St. Romain brings extensive maritime expertise and a service‑driven ...

Cape Coral Animal Shelter pups go to school

A youth outreach program provided by Cape Coral’s animal shelter has expanded, now bringing educational experiences to students in classrooms.  The Cape Coral Animal Shelter, through partnerships with the School District of Lee County, has seen shelter volunteers visiting local schools ...

SWFL Steampunk and Fantasy Convention returns

Southwest Floridians can take a step back to a bygone era and learn about the supernatural next weekend in Cape Coral. The SWFL Steampunk and Fantasy Convention returns to the German American Club of Cape Coral on March 28 as two unique worlds collide for one event. Running from 10 a.m. ...