FGCU UPD and Student Government collaborate on safety walk to address campus hazards
FGCU UPD held a safety walk in collaboration with the FGCU Student Government on Dec. 1. The walk uncovered lighting deficiencies around campus and tested the updated Code Blue Pole system. “A lot of what we were looking for had to do with student safety when walking at night, specifically...
Art reception for local painter planned for church
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Charlotte County is displaying the artwork of local painter Helga Weichselbaum. A reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, in the church sanctuary, located at 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte. The event is free and open to the public. Many of the...
Vigil set at Alligator Alcatraz
PORT CHARLOTTE — Human rights advocate Myrna Charry said she must speak up for those who are silenced.
Juli Bobman and Bryan McGee at DAAS Co-Op Gallery
In the month of January, DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts is starting the new year with an exciting new exhibition. Two artists, Juli Bobman and Bryan McGee, are sharing the spotlight as the first guest exhibitors of the year. An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 2 from...
Traffic On Sanibel Causeway Steadily Increasing, Report Shows
Traffic crossing the Sanibel Causeway has steadily increased since Hurricane Ian severely damaged the bridge and devastated the island in September 2022. This year’s vehicle count through November is up 5.6 percent compared to the same time last year, but traffic has not yet rebounded to pre-Ian levels, according to...
ACT Gallery showcases Donna Kollar
Arts for ACT Gallery will feature “Degrees of Abstraction,” the art of Donna Kollar in January. An opening reception will be held Friday, Jan. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with the monthly Fort Myers Art Walk. This series of works by Kollar explores the interplay...
Sanibel Council Reviews Wildlife Crossing Signs, Traffic Calming at Legion Curve
Sanibel Conservation Officer Rachel Rainbolt last week presented the city council with three options for wildlife-crossing signs and traffic-calming strategies for Legion Curve on Sanibel-Captiva Road, a continuation of last month’s presentation on the wildlife mortality report. Since 2022, the wildlife mortality...
Authorities investigating reported self-inflicted gunshot in vehicle
WEST PORT — Authorities are investigating what they are describing as a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
UPDATE: One in custody after Lehigh Acres shooting
The Lee County Sheriff's Office said deputies are investigating a Lehigh Acres shooting on Third Street Southwest.
The Ranch welcomes Parmalee, Confederate Railroad, Trey Lewis
The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers features national country and rock artists. The Sam Galloway Ford Concert Series presents Parmalee on Jan. 2, Confederate Railroad on Jan. 9, Trey Lewis on Jan. 30, Lakeview on Feb. 28, Chase Matthew on March 13 and Tracy Byrd on March 28.
