Education
Scholarship opportunities
Two opportunities for the class of 2021 Read more
‘Losing all of it’
Class of 2021 students share their thoughts on a frustratingly limited senior year. Read more
Junior Achievement changes course with virtual opportunities
The organization teaches kids financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship, and they're shifting to virtual methods to inspire brighter tomorrows. Read more
C'mon offers STEAM kit rentals for students
The kits are designed for students from prekindergarten to fourth grade and can be used by up to 20 children at once. Read more
Naples Classical Academy, a new charter school, announces location
The first-round applications are due December 31. Read more
Preparing for an independent life
Programs help transition students with special needs to life after high school. Read more
Alliance, art educators create art kits for students
The Alliance for the Arts and Lee County Arts Educators Association are working together to get art supplies to online students who need them. Read more
Collier schools to offer free meals
Collier County Public Schools will provide free meals to all children ages 18 and younger, whether attending school in person or virtually, for the rest of 2020. Read more
Bonita Springs YMCA opens new child care center
The center serves children from age 6 weeks to 5 years Read more
Greek charter school opens in south Fort Myers
Ribbon cutting celebrated a new building for the Athenian Academy Charter School Read more
'Cuba: The Natural Beauty' by Clyde Butcher
See Cuba’s natural splendor through the lens of Clyde Butcher, an award-winning photographer and conservationist. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Read more
Apr 14, 2021
Key Marco Cat Exhibit
The Key Marco Cat and other rare 500- to 1,500-year-old Pre-Columbian Native American artifacts discovered on Marco Island in 1896 are showcased in an exhibit from January 2019 to April 2021. Read more
Apr 14, 2021
'Ding' Darling Tram Tour
Join an experienced naturalist for a tram ride through the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge’s Wildlife Drive. Learn about the refuge’s rich mangrove estuary ecosystem while looking for wildlife. Tram tours operate every day except Friday. Read more
Apr 14, 2021
Free Kids Crafts
NOTE: This event is canceled. All Miromar Outlets events have been canceled through April 30. Read more
Apr 14, 2021
Home School at Edison Ford for Grades 1-3
Explore the “living laboratory” of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. The Wild Wizards will challenge your mind and foster collaboration in this home-school science and engineering series. Read more
Apr 14, 2021
Lee Schools: More than 5,600 virtual students joining in-person studies today, more to come
More than 5,600 virtual students joining in-person studies today, more to come Read more
Jan 11, 2021
10:41 AM
‘Losing all of it’
Class of 2021 students share their thoughts on a frustratingly limited senior year. Read more
Dec 8, 2020
2:08 PM
Junior Achievement changes course with virtual opportunities
The organization teaches kids financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship, and they're shifting to virtual methods to inspire brighter tomorrows. Read more
Nov 3, 2020
1:00 AM
C'mon offers STEAM kit rentals for students
The kits are designed for students from prekindergarten to fourth grade and can be used by up to 20 children at once. Read more
Nov 1, 2020
4:00 AM