North Fort Myers Latest News (Florida, United States)

The finest in Florida living is just a doorstep away as D.R. Horton Southwest Florida announces the opening of the new Barrymore model home and its breathtaking features in Brightwater, a first-of-its-kind community in Southwest Florida.

Stevens Construction has completed construction of a 4,979-square-foot building for Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, announced Mark Stevens, company president.

Embracing the pleasures of alluring home designs and must-see outdoor experiences, D.R. Horton Southwest Florida is proud to announce they are scheduled to open for sales on Saturday, February 22 at Brightwater in North Fort Myers.

A special open house showcasing the best of what the D.R. Horton Southwest Florida Magnolia Landing community has to offer is set for Saturday, February 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event is located at 20094 Fiddlewood Ave.

The eighth annual Hooters Fort Myers Pro Rodeo will be held Feb. 21-23, an expanded three-day format reflecting the rodeo's growing popularity in Southwest Florida.

Providers will not accept cards with Social Security numbers after Dec. 31.

Space still available in six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Program workshop at the Verandas.

We've just passed the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, but charity scam season is in full swing.

Area Agency on Aging's Medicare 101 presentation explains Medicare, open enrollment, prescription coverage and more

Thousands of local seniors may be eligible for cost-saving programs for their Medicare Coverage—contact SHINE for assistance

Lighthouse of SWFL partnered with McGriff Insurance Services to spruce up the vision rehabilitation center as part of McGriff's 2019 Lighthouse Project, an annual community service effort to positively impact the community.

Information about Alzheimer's and Related Dementias will be in the spotlight when Jessica MacDonald, LCSW, social worker from Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Center presents at the June Lunch & Learn, on Monday, June 17, 2019.

A $1.00 donation will be made to the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida with a reusable shopping bag purchase at the North Fort Myers Winn-Dixie. The promotion is valid through the month of June 2019.

On Saturday, May 11, 2019, more than twenty volunteers from Crosspoint Christian Church spruced up the curbside appeal for the Lighthouse of Southwest Florida, as part of United Way's Volunteer Days of Caring.

Lighthouse of Southwest Florida employees celebrated their collective pledges of $5,265.25, an increase of forty three percent from the previous year, to United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee counties as part of their 2018-2019 partner agency..

"As a community, we need to teach our visually impaired members to really become independent," international hero, author, and visually impaired speaker Michael Hingson told 50 attendees at a special event held on May 2, 2019 at the Lighthouse of...

DNA and genetic testing schemes are on the rise in Southwest Florida. Get the facts and protect yourself.

Lighthouse of SWFL raised over $47,000 at the 9th Annual Dining in the Dark: Bourbon Street Blues fundraiser for the nonprofit organization.

The Lighthouse of SWFL is pleased to host the 9th Annual Dining in the Dark event to raise much-needed funds for programs serving people with blindness and vision loss.

Lighthouse of SWFL is pleased to receive $3,000, raised at a fundraiser hosted by Springwood Court Assisted Living Community. The Elvis Tribute Concert was attended by over 100 people at Cape Cabaret in Cape Coral on February 26th.

Lighthouse of SWFL was selected as a recipient of a $22,000 grant from Southwest Florida Children's Charities Inc. at the recently held 2019 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest.

Dotty St. Amand, CEO of Lighthouse of SWFL, has been selected to serve as a panelist on the topic of The Different Faces of Diversity at the 2019 SWFL Women's Business Summit taking place on March 1, 2019 at Florida Southwestern State College.

SHINE/SMP counselors provide a free, local service to help evaluate Medicare Advantage Plans through the end of Part C Open Enrollment on March 31

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida applauds Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' selection of Richard Prudom as Secretary for the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. We welcome Secretary Prudom as our valued partner and statewide leader.

Springwood Court Assisted Living Community will host a charity benefit concert on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 starring world-renowned Elvis Tribute Artist David Morin.

Area Agency on Aging for SWFL sees 16.2% increase in calls over 2017 numbers

Lighthouse of SWFL is pleased to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from the Cape Coral Community Foundation, the Global Center for Generosity to support their Blind Babies Program.

Lighthouse of SWFL, a vision rehabilitation nonprofit, announces the addition of two new members, Arthur "Chip" McElroy and Don Paight, to the Board of Directors.

Carol Grant is Director of Integrated Case Management at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and a three-year Sarasota resident. She joins the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida's Board of Directors. AAASWFL serves seven counties, including Saraosta.

Pledges to Collect Canned Goods to Help Alleviate Hunger in Community