Early in the year, families across Lee County begin planning for camps, vacations and a well-earned break from the school year. But for many students — especially those who are already performing on or above grade level — summer can also represent something else: lost momentum. This year, ...
The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation would like to thank the entire community for their support of the annual Style Show held on February 14 at Santini Marina Plaza. The breezeway between Leani’s Sportswear and The Islander, Gift Gallery & Boutique was the perfect display area for ...
As the undisputed gem of South Florida, Fort Myers Beach is an oasis for visitors and residents alike. As the former, I consider myself an unofficial spokesperson for this unique island that has given me so many beautiful memories over the years. After almost two decades of visits to this ...
Each year, school choice enrollment season invites families to pause and ask an important question: What kind of education will best serve my child? In Lee County, where public school enrollment for student assignment programs runs from Jan. 20 through Feb. 27, families are once again ...
For those of us old enough to remember the ‘60s, the times they aren’t a-changin.’ The current administration’s decision to wage a boots-on-the-ground “police action” is not the first time an administration, citing preservation and protection of country ideals, has been willing to ...
In today’s world, technology is everywhere. It is in our pockets, on our wrists and on our desks. For many students, screens have always been part of how they learn, communicate and interact with the world. Technology certainly has its place in education — but as an educator, I have come ...
