Lee Health: Knowing your wishes – Why advance directives matter
Do you know how you want to be cared for if you are too sick or injured to speak for yourself? While it’s not something most people want to think about, advance care planning — putting your wishes in writing — is one of the most important and compassionate things you can do for yourself and your loved ones. “Doing your
Laurel McGarel, Broker Associate & Team Lead
With a lifelong passion for real estate, finance and helping people make life-changing decisions, Laurel McGarel continues to build a reputation as one of Southwest Florida’s most dedicated and trusted real estate professionals. “What began as an early interest inspired by my mother’s career in property management has
Wear Your Life Jacket Friday
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Fort Myers Beach has announced that Friday, May 15th is Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day. Coast Guard Auxiliary is joining boating professionals and outdoor enthusiasts to heighten awareness of different life jacket styles that are available, and demonstrate their comfort and versatility by
Sanibel Revamps Emergency Plan After Ian, COVID
The City of Sanibel is working with consultants to update its 2019 Emergency Operations Plan to reflect current operational realities and incorporate lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Ian (2022). The city has engaged The Olson Group, Ltd. to support its ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency man
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco
Top events of the week: SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco. Check out live opera performance by soprano Evelyn Saavedra while dining from a chef-designed menu, paired with a complimentary glass of wine. Wednesday, May 13, at noon. Tickets $110, with proceeds benefitting Opera Naples Ed
3 To Do: Dog Show in Fort Myers, charity golf in Naples, blues in...
The annual dog show features four days of dog competitions, vendors, food trucks and the popular Fast CAT races (a timed 100-yard dash for dogs). Two dog clubs will show off more than 100 breeds of dogs in this cluster-style show. First up is the Highlands County area’s Heartland Dog Club of Florida on Thursday, May 14
Naples road rage crash with $5K in damage ends in driver’s arrest on multiple...
NAPLES, Fla. — A Fort Myers man was arrested after Naples police said a minor traffic crash escalated into a road rage incident that left another driver fearing for his life Thursday morning. According to the Naples Police Department, officers with the department’s Traffic Unit responded around 6:27 a.m....
Brad Paisley announces Florida tour stops, tickets on sale this week
Country superstar Brad Paisley heads to Florida this summer for three tour stops in Estero, Fort Lauderdale and St. Augustine. Paisley and Live Nation Concerts announced the shows May 11. The stops were added to his ongoing U.S. tour. “See ya later this year!” Paisley wrote on Facebook and Instagram . Brad Paisley's hi
Now You Know: Student winners of calendar contest revealed
Keep Collier Beautiful recently announced the winners of the 2027 calendar art contest, organized in partnership with Collier County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Division and Collier County Schools. Collier County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management visits K-12 schools to educate students about recycling, proper
Summer’s coming, and data show Florida measles cases are rising
Florida Department of Health data shows 150 suspected and confirmed measles cases reported between the start of the year and May 1. The post Summer’s coming, and data show Florida measles cases are rising appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

















