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Safe Boating Campaign’s National Safe Boating Week runs from May 17-23

3 weeks ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

With the summer months fast approaching and a plethora of opportunities for Southwest Florida residents to hit the water, officials are reminding boaters via an annual national campaign to take precautions. Safe Boating Campaign’s National Safe Boating Week runs from May 17 to May 23, and Flotilla 9-6 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be ever present throughout Lee and Collier Counties to create awareness of best practices.
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive set for May 10

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

Cape Coral residents can take part in the nation’s largest food drive next weekend, with donated goods staying right here in Southwest Florida. On May 10, the United States Postal Service will collect non-perishable food items at mailboxes, where letter carriers or volunteer drivers will pick up the food and deliver it to the local post office as part of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. From there, volunteers will unload and pre-sort donations for delivery to local food pantries.
‘Light up Lee’ to spotlight tourism’s impact

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Meghan Bradbury

Lee County will draw attention to a primary driver of our economy next week by shining a light on popular tourist icons. Literally. The City of Cape Coral will be among those participating in this year’s National Travel and Tourism Week through the “Light up Lee” initiative at City Hall by illuminating the City Hall fountain blue.
Stay Safe On the Water & In the Pool | Awareness key to drowning prevention

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

With temps heating up around Southwest Florida, bodies of water, from beachside to poolside, will see much more activity in the coming months. With more people in the water comes a greater chance of accidental drownings and other water-related incidents. May serves as National Water Safety Month, with a history of highlighting water awareness and swim safety starting in June 2003, when the World Waterpark Association launched its National Water Safety Week.
As needs spike, Tax Collector looking to boost service options

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

With more than three times the number of Florida driver licenses set to expire in 2025, the Lee County Tax Collector’s Office is looking at ways to make the process as expedited as possible for residents. In some areas around the county, locations have seen wait times increase when it comes to license renewal or changes. Appointments on a rolling 30-day schedule are full up. In August 2024, the Florida Department of Highway Safety released a Driver License Renewal Forecast.
Masters of the Craft | Westin Cape Coral Resort duo top culinary challenge

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

A competition the likes of which you’d see on the Food Network took place in Cape Coral over two days this week, where food industry professionals showed off their chops. The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village played host to “https://news.marriott.com/news/2024/09/17/marriott-international-announces-2024-winners-of-masters-of-the-craft” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Marriott International’s annual Master of the Craft competition.
Blueberry Festival coming to Lee Civic Center

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Meghan Bradbury

All things blueberry will transform the Lee Civic Center the first weekend of May. This will be the first time they will hold a Blueberry Festival at the Lee Civic Center, Buckler Promotions Inc. Event Manager June Font said. Adding they host a very successful craft fair on the grounds in November and that prompted them to use the same grounds for a Blueberry Festival. “It’s a great way to have some family fun and not break the bank,” she said.
Preserving Precious Memories | Cape man restores, converts old pictures and film footage

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

Looking to preserve precious family memories, history or restore and convert old footage into modern technology? Family Scans and Archive 16, owned by Cape Coral resident Christopher Specht, brings old memories and moments in time to life. Family Scans gives the ability for customers to digitize and enhance photos from yesteryear to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Early registration ends April 30 for Bricks & Sticks fishing tourney

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

The deadline for early bird pricing for a fishing tournament that serves as the largest networking event for those in the building industry is just about here.Â Lee Building Industry Association’s 18th Annual Bricks & Sticks fishing tournament takes place over three days in June, but anglers have the opportunity to register at a discount until April 30.Â Each year, hundreds of builders, contractors, suppliers and industry leaders come together to drop their lines and build stronger business...
‘Shaken, Stirred and Served’ fundraiser to benefit LARC

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

A nonprofit is hosting an event next week where patrons can see drinks mixed and have tables catered to by “local celebrity” bartenders and servers. “http://www.larcleecounty.org” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens will host its first-ever “Shaken, Stirred & Served” fundraiser at Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery in Cape Coral on April 27. Since 1954, LARC is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.