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While most students take a break from the daily routine of schoolwork during the summer break, many Immokalee Foundation students used their time to develop professional skills and gain on-the-job experience by working a full-time, paid internship within their future career path. Foundation student Alondra M. interned for Legal Aid Service of Collier County. She…

FY 2021-2022 Applications must be submitted before 5:00 p.m. EST September 10, 2021 James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program The purpose of the Program is to support research initiatives that address the health care problems of Floridians in the areas of tobacco-related cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and pulmonary disease. For more information on program,…

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) recently installed its 2021-2022 board of directors, announced its leadership team and recognized newly accredited members during its first program of the new year, held at Dave & Buster’s in Fort Myers. During the monthly luncheon, the chapter welcomed its…

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 3, 2021) — The Uncommon Friends Foundation is proud to announce the annual Uncommon Evening Gala will feature John Morgan from the law firm Morgan & Morgan as the distinguished featured speaker. This year’s event, “Be Uncommon!” will be on Nov. 10 at historic Burrough’s Home & Gardens. In 1988, John Morgan…

Ft. Myers, FL – Ready to jump start your career as an auto mechanic? For those already working in the industry, but want to earn their Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) GI certification, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) is offering a 4-week program focused on the modules within the ASE-G1 test. Classes are held at Hodges…

We wanted to update you that we have learned about the difficult decision that was made to postpone until September of 2022 the events involved in the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show, which was scheduled for September 19-20, 2021. In their message, Clarion Events, highlighted that “the safety of you, your colleagues, and your loved…

FT. MYERS, FL – Eye Health America (EHA), a leading eyecare provider, announced today the acquistion of Eye Centers of Florida, the company’s eighth acquistion of 2021. Based in Ft. Myers, FL., Eye Centers of Florida (ECOF) is a highly-regarded ophthalmology practice that serves residents in the Ft. Myers-Naples market. The practice and its physicians…