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BUG Chase
The Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis held the annual Calusa BUG Chase 5K on January 25 to benefit the club’s Bring Up Grades program and other youth service projects. More than 400 people participated, a record, and raised more than $9,000.
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Walking the runway in NYC
Hannah Zoller, a 16-year-old model with Envy Models and Talent in Fort Myers, walks the runway at New York Fashion Week for Loki Designz, a Southwest Florida-based designer. She is also the reigning Miss Teen Gulf Shore Global United States and will compete for the Miss Teen Global United States this summer in Orlando.
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A boost for books
Ayla Richards, who is visiting her grandparents from Toronto, reads a book in the children’s area of the Lakes Regional Library on February 28 in Fort Myers. The children’s area is one of several places in the library that will be renovated through a donation from Frances S. Prigmore.
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Wish granted
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida surprised Renel Calixte with a drum set during the Florida Gulf Coast University men's basketball team's halftime in the game against North Alabama on February 29. Renel loves playing the drums, but his set was broken. So when the 14-year-old Naples made his wish, he wished for a seven-piece drum set and a party to celebrate with family and friends. Make-A-Wish makes dreams come true for critically ill children. Renel has a blood disorder.
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Wish granted
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida surprised Renel Calixte with a drum set during the Florida Gulf Coast University men's basketball team's halftime in the game against North Alabama on February 29. Renel loves playing the drums, but his set was broken. So when the 14-year-old Naples made his wish, he wished for a seven-piece drum set and a party to celebrate with family and friends. Make-A-Wish makes dreams come true for critically ill children. Renel has a blood disorder.
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Crock pots of hope
Food pantry provider Meals of Hope held a healthy crock pot cooking event in February to arm 40 Immokalee families with the tools they need to prepare nutritious meals safely and easily in their own homes. Here: Andrea Zubia, Marley Ramirez, Jayden Balleza and Jazmine Balleza.
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Read Across America Day
Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida celebrated Read Across America Day on March 2 with story time and face painting in the Fort Myers office. Here: Andi Simpson.
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Read Across America Day
Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida celebrated Read Across America Day on March 2 with story time and face painting in the Fort Myers office. Here: Garrett Parent.
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Read Across America Day
Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida celebrated Read Across America Day on March 2 with story time and face painting in the Fort Myers office. Here: Maren Sauer.
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Read Across America Day
Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida celebrated Read Across America Day on March 2 with story time and face painting in the Fort Myers office. Here: William and Jenny Stephens.
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Red Sox scholars
The Boston Red Sox and the Red Sox Foundation honored 13 high school seniors by presenting them each with a scholarship for $5,000 during a pre-game ceremony March 8. The recipients are Hank Yang of Cape Coral High, Abigail Plummer of Cypress Lake High, Gildardo Miguel of Dunbar High, Mayte Arocha of East Lee County High, Zoe Ritchotte of Estero High, Liza Francois of Fort Myers High, Jori Pineda of Ida Baker, Ryan Logan of Island Coast, Zahria Nelson of Lehigh Senior, Javier Orozco of Mariner, Ashley Tobon of North Fort Myers High, Paige Curley of Riverdale and Jamie Sukovich of South Fort Myers High School.
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SWFL Wine & Food Fest
The 2020 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest raised more than $1.4 million for pediatric health care. Here, 2020 Child Artist Ellie O'Neal celebrates with dad, Brendan O'Neal.
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SWFL Wine & Food Fest
The 2020 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest raised more than $1.4 million for pediatric health care. Here, Damien Wardein, Benedict Wardein and Stephanie Wardein take the stage for the Fund-A-Cause presentation.
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Writers Week
The Community School of Naples held its annual Writers Week in February. The students participated in activities all week, including a parade, the Upper School Conch Storytelling Contest and talks by professional writers, such as Suzanne Lang, author of the New York Times bestselling “Grumpy Monkey.”
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Writers Week
The Community School of Naples held its annual Writers Week in February. The students participated in activities all week, including a parade, the Upper School Conch Storytelling Contest and talks by professional writers, such as author Laura Martin.
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Writers Week
The Community School of Naples held its annual Writers Week in February. The students participated in activities all week, including a parade, the Upper School Conch Storytelling Contest and talks by professional writers, such as Suzanne Lang, author of the New York Times bestselling “Grumpy Monkey.”
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Writers Week
The Community School of Naples held its annual Writers Week in February. The students participated in activities all week, including a parade, the Upper School Conch Storytelling Contest and talks by professional writers, such as Suzanne Lang, author of the New York Times bestselling “Grumpy Monkey.”
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Writers Week
The Community School of Naples held its annual Writers Week in February. The students participated in activities all week, including a parade, the Upper School Conch Storytelling Contest and talks by professional writers, such as Suzanne Lang, author of the New York Times bestselling “Grumpy Monkey.”
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Writers Week
The Community School of Naples held its annual Writers Week in February. The students participated in activities all week, including a parade, the Upper School Conch Storytelling Contest and talks by professional writers, such as Suzanne Lang, author of the New York Times bestselling “Grumpy Monkey.”