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The accolades keep pouring in for Fort Myers Brewing Co. as they proudly announce their latest achievements in the world of craft brewing.

SalusCare is offering two virtual educational sessions Wednesday, March 13 for parents, grandparents and caregivers with information about keeping children safe on social media. The sessions are funded by the United Way.

A Fort Myers family is receiving a new home thanks to a partnership between Lee BIA Builders Care, Stevens Construction and community partners. Myrtle Dillard is a Fort Myers resident who has lived in her home for 33 years.

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, is breaking down employment barriers by hosting a series of background-friendly job fairs on April 16 and 18 as part of its Nationwide Days of Second Chances.

This March, Norman Love Confections' 2024 Easter Collection is available for purchase. The collection includes ultra-premium egg-shaped chocolates that make the perfect gift for Easter Sunday.

Lee County Plumbing and Well Service is proud to announce its sponsorship as the Silver Bobcat Sponsor for the North Port High School Football 2024 season.

Priority Marketing hired Marcus Finger as a videographer to produce, film and edit videos for the firm's growing portfolio of clients.

During March, enjoy subs at Jersey Mike's locations in Southwest Florida and a portion of your purchase will be donated to Golisano Children's Hospital.

Lee County's leading nonprofit business organization, the Horizon Foundation, has set its slate of officers for 2024.

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of Terence Brennan in an Of Counsel role serving in the firm's Business and Tax Department.

The 26th Annual Minnesota Twins Golf Classic Feb. 15 raised $58,000 "fore" Lee Health Cancer Institute's lifesaving programs.

Fort Myers Brewing Company is celebrating St. Patrick's Day all weekend long with a three-day party March 15-17 featuring specialty beer releases, food trucks and live music.

More than 320 women attended the second annual Purple Tea breast cancer symposium, a forum where Southwest Florida women can learn about their individual risk factors, treatment options and encouraging statistics. Held Feb.

Tickets, remaining sponsorships available with proceeds to support homeowners in need

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County honored Kaliyah Stephens, an eighth-grader at Crestwell School in Fort Myers, as its 2024 Youth of the Year.

Advocate Radiation Oncology was named a top WeCare corporate partner for 2023 by United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades, which also recognized Advocate's Dr. Graciela Garton as a top provider for her volunteer work with WeCare.

Precision Healthcare Specialists has added Aileen Fiallo, PA-C, as a physician assistant in the network's head and neck cancer treatment center in Fort Myers.

Krystal Velazquez has been hired as associate director of development for Lee Health Foundation. She will focus on stewardship, donor relations and internal projects as part of Lee Health Foundation's philanthropic priorities.

Fort Myers Brewing Company has unveiled its complete beer lineup for its four-day 11th Anniversary Party Feb.

To create a nature-inspired accent wall with carvings of the Tree of Life and Lotus in an "Old World" style, follow these steps:Select a prominent wall in your space as the focal point. Choose rich, textured materials like reclaimed wood,

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, has hired Maria Hayes as its chief financial officer.

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The inaugural Grateful Hearts event hosted by Dorothy and Ron Fitzgerald and Pat and Bill Wiggenhorn, in partnership with Lee Health Foundation and American Heart Association, raised $160,000 and awareness for heart health care in Southwest Florida.

Internationally-acclaimed performers from Spain and the Ukraine will headline the final two concerts of the season by the Fort Myers Community Concert Association.

The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company kicked off the new year with its annual 2024 Economic Outlook event, a global economic overview that also dove into artificial intelligence, the presidential election and the stock market.

Residents of Renaissance Preserve Senior Apartments were surprised with stuffed animals, friendly conversation and a lot of laughter to brighten their spirits on Valentine's Day.

SalusCare has been selected as one of more than 100 pilot sites nationwide for Addiction Policy Forum's Anti-Stigma Initiative, with the goal of reducing the stigma that prevents people struggling with addiction from reaching out for help.

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce's monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22 will focus on all things baseball ahead of Southwest Florida's spring training season.

Southwest Florida physicians and medical practices provided over $9 million in pro bono services to patients in need during 2023 through the WeCare program of United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades.

Spirit Halloween presented a $61,387 check to the Child Life professionals of Golisano Children's Hospital Feb. 6. The funds were raised during the Spirit of Children campaign held last October.

Stevens Construction has been certified as a Great Place to Work based on feedback from current team members, announced Daniel Adams, executive vice president, Stevens Construction, Inc.