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Boston Red Sox and Red Sox Foundation award scholarships to 16 local students

Local high school students were bestowed scholarships by a Major League Baseball team that calls Lee County home each spring for the 11th consecutive year this past weekend.  Saturday afternoon before the first pitch of a Spring Training game, 16 students looking to further their educational ...

Uncommon Friends Foundation announces 2025 Uncommon Scholarship recipients

The Uncommon Friends Foundation this week announced the recipients of its 2025 Uncommon Scholarships, honoring students who exemplify the character traits of the original “Uncommon Friends” — including integrity, perseverance, compassion, and a commitment to self-improvement. This year, ...

Heritage Charter Academy seeking food service vendors

Heritage Charter Academy, a sponsor of the National School Lunch Program, is inviting vendors to bid on meal services. Submit bid to 2119 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991. Bids are due by Thursday, June 12, at noon. A public bid opening will occur on campus Monday, June 16, at 10 a.m. Full ITB (Invitation to Bid) and contract can be found at https://heritagecharteracademy.org/meal-service/. Please contact Ms. Flynn, sflynn@heritagecharteracademy.org or 239-829-5134 with any questions. Heritage Charter Academy is an equal opportunity provider.

Education Briefs 5-16-25

Ellison of Cape Coral receives medical doctorate from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine SCRANTON, Pa. — Emily Ellison of Cape Coral was among the 115 members of the class of 2025 received a diploma from Geisinger College of Health Sciences’ School of Medicine at the school’s 13th annual commencement ceremony Saturday, May 10. School of Medicine Dean and Geisinger College of Health Sciences President Julie Byerley, MD, MPH, noted with pride that the school’s alumni are particularly dedicated to primary care, an area of medicine that has significant impact of the ...