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Fort Myers Recieved $6M Grant to Clean Waterways
The Department of Agriculture awarded Fort Myers a $6 million grant to help clean up polluted canals and creeks throughout the city. The funding is part of ongoing efforts to address elevated bacteria levels in waterways, such as Manuel’s Branch and Billy’s Creek, which flow through commercial and residential neighborhoods and parks before reaching the […]
Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship Returns to Fort Myers Beach
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce will welcome back one of Southwest Florida’s most beloved signature events — the 35th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, returning to Fort Myers Beach November 20 – 24, 2025. In just a few weeks, the shores of Fort Myers Beach will be transformed into an open-air gallery as more […]
Lee Health Adds Outpatient Clinic in Bimini Basin District of Cape Coral
Lee Health Bimini Square features a modern, full-service outpatient clinic in the Bimini Basin district of Cape Coral. This medical campus brings together comprehensive services in one convenient location, making it easier than ever for residents of Southwest Florida to access the care they need, close to home. Whether you’re scheduling an annual checkup, managing […]
Lee County Industry Appreciation Awards Celebrates Regional Business Acheivements!
The 2025 Lee County Industry Appreciation Awards, held on October 24 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers, celebrated standout businesses that fuel the region’s economy and community spirit. The event was hosted by Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation, and Lee County Economic Development Office. Awards included the Elevate Award, Start Up of the […]
San Carlos Fire Station 55 Grand Opening
Wright Construction was honored to celebrate the grand opening of San Carlos Fire Station 55 alongside Fire Chief David Cambareri, members of the San Carlos Board of Fire Commissioners, dedicated local firefighters, representatives from neighboring fire districts, and the many community residents who came out to support this exciting milestone! This state-of-the-art facility spans 6,579 […]
North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District Expands Fire-Based TRANSPORT Services in Collier County
The Early Vision: A Department Preparing for the Future. The North Collier Fire’s journey toward Advanced Life Support(ALS) transport began in the early 1970s, when the Collier County Government formally requested that the Districtparticipate in 911 transport services. At that time, the department was still transitioning from a volunteer fire service toa modern, professionally staffed […]
Angela Melvin of Valerie’s Housed Named in Top 30 Nonprofit Executives
Leadership Lee County graduate and founder of Valerie’s House, Angela Melvin, was just named one of the Top 30 Nonprofit Executives in Southwest Florida by The Community Foundation, alongside partners like The News-Press (Fort Myers and Cape Coral), Naples Daily News, and Regions Bank. With locations in Fort Myers, Naples, Charlotte County, and Pensacola, Valerie’s […]
LLC Graduate, Richard LeBer Named to Naples 100 List
Congratulation to longtime Chamber member and Leadership Lee County Alum, Richard LeBer, President and CEO of Harry Chapin Food Bank, for being recognized as one of Naples most influential business leaders by Naples Illustrated. Since Richard joined Harry Chapin Food Bank, they have expanded the number of program offerings and almost doubled their food distribution, […]
Leadership Lee Alum, Scott Safford, Wins FMB Town Council Seat
Congratulations to Leadership Lee alum, Scott Safford, on winning his race for the Ft. Myers Beach Town Council! Scott sent a message to the Fort Myers Beach community, “Runnig for an elected office is tough, but representing you as your councilman will be an honor and a privilege, as we work together to rebuild our […]