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Two dozen students participate in Workforce Signing Day

Twenty-four students were celebrated during an inaugural Workforce Signing Day in Fort Myers, highlighting their achievements as they finish high school. One of those students was Mariner High School senior Danyella Orjuela. "It was incredible," she said. "Honestly I was surprised by the ...

Lee County Library System announces virtual Summer Reading Program

Tails and Tales, Lee County Library System’s 2021 Summer Reading Program for all ages, kicks off June 14. The program encourages "participants to explore their imagination through reading and learning adventures about wildlife and folktales." The Summer Reading Program offers engaging ...

Dependents of Sanibel city employees awarded scholarships

Following Hurricane Charley in 2004, an endowment fund was established with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation to provide scholarships for dependents of city of Sanibel employees. This year, multiple sources contributed to the Employee Dependent Scholarship Program: the Charitable Foundation of the Islands, Southwest Florida Community Foundation endowment and Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club, as well as proceeds from various city vending machines. “Virginia Stringer and I, as co-chairs of the board for the Charitable Foundation of the Islands, are pleased to continue a ...

Education Notes 5-14-21

Florida SouthWestern State College to host financial aid sessions Florida SouthWestern State College will host two "Yes! You can! Get Cash for College Virtual Information & FAFSA Help Sessions," today, May 14, from noon – 2 p.m., and Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m. – noon. Jody Walker, ...

Education Notes 5-7-21

30th Annual Partners in Education - State of Our Schools Breakfast Friday The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, in partnership with The School District of Lee County, will hold the Partners in Education - State of Our Schools Breakfast Friday, May 14, at the   Broadway Palm Dinner ...

‘A Starry Night’

North Fort Myers High’s annual senior art show, “A Starry Night,” is going to be a little different this year. It will be offered virtually starting Friday, May 7, and will feature paintings, photography, ceramics, pencil drawings and some sculptural work from the outgoing ...