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Growth committee recommends not expanding student enrollment at Oasis

The city of Cape Coral’s municipal school system will likely not be expanding anytime soon. The Oasis Charter School Growth and Expansion Committee has reached a unanimous consensus: Stay with the status quo for the time being. A formal presentation will be given to the Oasis Charter ...

Lee School Board hears report on artificial intelligence pilot program

The Lee County School Board learned about the rollout of an artificial intelligence pilot program during its workshop Tuesday. The rollout stems around building confidence and comfort before the program is pushed out into the schools. Chief Academic Officer Dr. Nathan Shaker said their AI ...

Cape Coral’s Rullo-Soletti receives fellowship for marine science research

Florida Sea Grant’s 50-year legacy of protecting coastal communities is built on a foundation of student-led research, and at the heart of this effort is its long-standing partnership with the Guy Harvey Foundation. The GHF works with local, national, and international organizations to ...

Everclear coming to The Ranch

A major rock band is coming to Southwest Florida after coming off a 2025 that saw them celebrate the 30th anniversary of an album that went platinum. Everclear, known for songs such as “Santa Monica,” “Father Of Mine,” “I Will Buy You A New Life,” and countless others, will ...

Friends of Wildlife to celebrate 25 years

A Cape Coral nonprofit that is dedicated to protecting and conserving local wildlife will celebrate a major milestone next week.  Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife is inviting the public to join in the celebration its 25th Anniversary at a special event highlighting the organization’s ...

Cars on 1st April 25 in downtown Fort Myers

Cars on 1st is a one-day automotive and community event held in downtown Fort Myers, will be held Saturday, April 25, from noon to 5 p.m. The event will bring together over 300 classic, muscle, exotic and custom vehicles for a high-energy celebration of car culture. Beyond the showcase, the ...