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‘Evening at the Ballpark’ raises $160K for Boys & Girls Clubs

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County's annual Evening at the Ballpark welcomed 225 guests and raised $160,000 to support programs that serve local children and teens. Held March 18 at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, the event brought together baseball-themed activities, interactive games and a lively ...

CROW seeks handmade nests to comfort baby wildlife patients

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife is seeking handmade knitted or crocheted nests for orphaned and injured baby birds and small mammals in their care. Needed sizes are 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch diameters for the nests. They should be made with tight stitches, a soft but sturdy ...

Madisen’s Match raises more than $156,000 for Barbara’s Friends

The 15th Annual Madisen’s Match Gala & Auction raised $156,465 for Barbara’s Friends – Golisano Children’s Hospital cancer fund. Hosted at The Landings Yacht, Golf and Tennis Club, guests supported programs and services including providing funding for patients to attend Camp Boggy ...

CRA to discuss budget proposal Wednesday

The South Cape Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Commission will discuss its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 Wednesday. As proposed, the budget is $7,711.956. The FY 2026 budget as amended is $7,734,056. The proposed budget includes Lee County tax increment funding based on a ...