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BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – The red carpet was covered with film lovers of all ages for the seventh annual Bonita Springs Short Film Festival on Thursday, April 14 at Prado Stadium 12 in Bonita Springs. After champagne, hor d’oeuvres and pictures in the director’s chairs, filmmakers and supporters gathered in theater 8 to see all…

Grand Rapids, MI. – Lake Michigan Credit Union (“LMCU”) is pleased to announce the 20 winners of this year’s Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship essay contest. Established in 1990, the annual Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship essay contest provides 20 local high school seniors each with a $2,000 college scholarship. This scholarship program honors the legacy of…

FORT MYERS, Fla. –   FutureMakers Coalition has been chosen by CivicLab as one of five rural partnerships across the U.S. to participate in a two-year initiative to improve higher education and workforce systems.  Supported by Ascendium Education Group, FutureMakers Coalition will receive training, technical assistance, and direct financial support valued at $150,000 to develop and…

FORT MYERS, Fla. – MY Shower Door / D3 Glass has been named a semi-finalist in the 2022 Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence (SMBE) Awards. As part of a statewide select group of professionals, the award serves to recognize high performing Florida manufacturers, offer company learning and development opportunities, and gain greater exposure for the Florida…

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds toured several Boys & Girls Clubs locations in Fort Myers to learn about the nonprofit’s mission and expansion plans in Lee County. Congressman Donalds (R–Naples) said he wanted to an opportunity to learn more about how the Boys & Girls Club is changing lives for area children and teenagers. The Boys…

The Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. board of directors has re-elected Brian Farrar president, Vincent Marchesani vice president, Robert Bachman treasurer and Paul Attwood secretary for the 2022 term. Farrar, who joined the board in 2016, was reelected president for a fourth term. He is president/managing member of BCF Management Group, LLC and is currently serving…

Tacos & Tequila Cantina, a popular Tex-Mex restaurant with a funky eclectic vibe, has opened the doors to its newest location at The Pointe at Founders Square in Naples. The restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily at 8845 Founders Square Drive, Naples. Tacos & Tequila Cantina’s fourth location offers the same fresh,…

The parties responsible for the proposed Troyer mine that would be located between several conservation preserves in Southeast Lee County have decided to retract their application to Florida DEP for a permit that, if issued, would have cleared the way to start mining. This application was opposed by USEPA, the Conservancy of SWFL, and other…

Fort Myers, FL – As part of continued efforts to prepare for a Lee County population of 1 million, the Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract for the design of the replacement of the westbound span of the Cape Coral Bridge and widening of the eastbound span. The contract with…