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Lee school district gets update on hurricane damage funds

1 week ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Meghan Bradbury

The School District of Lee County continues to collect funds for damages from hurricanes Ian and Milton and is nearing completion of the remaining service requests due to the storms. Imperium Consulting Group Director Joseph Mascali said the impacts from Hurricane Ian, which hit Lee County on Sept. 28, 2022, were just shy of $284 million. Total funds committed is $166.88 million, an increase of 29.64% since last year, and the total funds received is $148.88 million.
School district to take part in Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies program

2 weeks ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Meghan Bradbury

The Lee County School Board gave its nod of approval for the district to seek accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. “Being the leader in this is awesome. Students aren’t learning if they are not feeling safe. Another piece that will allow us to explain to the community that we are serious about safety,” Board member Melisa Giovannelli said at Tuesday’s workshop meeting.
School district consolidates administrative positions

2 weeks ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Meghan Bradbury

The Lee County School Board adopted 12 job descriptions for academic services, business services, human resources and executive services division, which will support a consolidated organizational chart designed to put more money in classrooms.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to open first Southwest Florida location

2 weeks ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

A new sports bar is set to open Monday in Cape Coral, bringing Louisiana flavors and hundreds of jobs to the city. Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux will welcome customers to its location along Southwest Pine Island Road starting Monday. The family-friendly establishment is known for its scratch-made menu and creating memorable experiences for guests.
Cape man sentenced to 30 years for investment scam

2 weeks ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

A Cape Coral man was given the maximum sentence after being convicted in a series of investment scams that bilked at least 20 victims of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Ludovic Laroche, 57, was sentenced last week to 30 years in prison and ordered to make full restitution after being convicted in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations case dating back to 2020. Laroche was convicted in late January following a jury trial.
Bike Night | Popular Cape Coral event returns to the South Cape

2 weeks ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

For the final time until the fall, Southwest Floridians can rev their engines and prepare for a rip-roaring good time, as a Cape Coral special event returns to the South Cape this weekend. Cape Coral Bike Night returns to Southeast 47th Terrace Saturday night starting at 5 p.m. and running until 10.
Carson Scholar Fund honorees announced

3 weeks ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Meghan Bradbury

Alexis Klutsarits, is among five students in the School District of Lee County to be an eight-time recipient of the Carson Scholar Fund. Eight-time recipients have earned the honor every year since the first year of eligibility, one student per school. “Being an eight-time recipient of the Carson Scholarship is a huge honor. I believe this accomplishment represents all of the hard work and dedication I have put into my schooling and community over the past,” Klutsarits said.
Mighty Mussels ready for today’s season-opener at Palm Beach

3 weeks ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

Baseball fans across Southwest Florida have lots to look forward to over the next six months, as the boys of summer are back in Fort Myers for another season of Mighty Mussels baseball. The Low-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, this year’s Mighty Mussels squad is chalk-full of talent, including three of the top 30 prospects in the organization starting the year with the club.
Cookie Queen | Olivia Trader, Cape Coral resident & sales superstar, has sold a record 50,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

If you’ve purchased a box of Girl Scout Cookies here in Southwest Florida over the past decade-plus, there’s a chance you may have acquired your goodies from the “cookie queen.”Olivia Trader, a Girl Scout Ambassador and senior at The Canterbury School, just sold her 50,000th box of Girl Scout Cookies, setting the Gulfcoast Council’s all-time record. “It was very bittersweet to be honest,” Trader said of hitting the milestone.
Bohanon to hold Playmakers Tailgate Party

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Chuck Ballaro

The Tommy Bohanon Foundation is committed to helping area youth achieve their fullest potential, both on and off the playing field. To do this, they need funding which is why the organization holds its one true fundraiser throughout the year.