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Girl Scouts celebrates 5 years of Rock the Noc at Camp Nocatee in Clewiston
LAKE WORTH  – Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida recently hosted the fifth annual Rock the Noc family festival at the historic Camp Nocatee in Clewiston... more
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United Way to host Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is hosting an appreciation breakfast for its dedicated volunteers. more
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Author meet & greet at Clewiston Library April 30
The Friends of the Clewiston Library are excited to announce that author of “Lesser Haven” Christie Caliendo... more
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CLEWISTON — David Theroux was named Healthcare Employee of the Year at the Clewiston Elks Annual Community Awards Celebration on April 16.
Clewiston Elks honor community leaders at Annual Awards Celebration
Thursday, April 16, the Clewiston Elks hosted their Annual Community Awards Celebration... more
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Area Agency on Aging for SWFL will host celebrate Older American Month Open House
Each May, the nation recognizes Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to honor older adults’ contributions ... more
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Avow expands hospice services into Glades, Hendry and Lee counties
On Monday, April 13 , Avow, a leading nonprofit health care provider based in Southwest Florida... more
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Bank of America representatives presented a $200,000 check to Harry Chapin Food Bank to support construction of the food bank’s new Hunger Action Center. [Photo courtesy Harry Chapin Food Bank]
BofA awards $250,000 in grants to Harry Chapin Food Bank
FORT MYERS – Harry Chapin Food Bank received a pair of generous donations from Bank of America to support two initiatives aimed at ending hunger in Southwest Florida. more
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Through “Letters to America,” young people ages 14 to 30 are being called on to share their vision for the country’s future through essays, videos, speeches, and art — putting forward their own declarations at a pivotal moment in the nation’s history. [Photo courtesy Youth 250]
Young Americans invited to submit 'Letters to America'
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Made By Us, a national coalition of hundreds of museums ... more
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Lou Elliott gives update on Streamline internet
At the meeting of the Hendry County Commission on Tuesday, March 24, CEO and Founder of Streamline Internet Lou Elliott... more
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Harry Chapin Food Bank receives $500K grant from Florida Blue
FORT MYERS – The Florida Blue Foundation donated $500,000 to Harry Chapin Food Bank’s Feeding the Future capital campaign to ... more
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Public Meeting scheduled for the East Fort Thompson Ave. Sidewalk Improvement Project on March 31
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend a public meeting either in person or online on March 31 ... more
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The Clewiston Sugar Festival welcomed an estimated 23,000 attendees this year, marking one of the largest crowds in the event’s history. [Photo courtesy US Sugar]
Near-record crowd of 23,000 celebrates at Clewiston Sugar Festival
The Clewiston Sugar Festival welcomed an estimated 23,000 attendees this year, marking one of the largest crowds ... more
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United Way to team up with Mighty Mussels for grand slam fundraiser on April 25
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades and the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are teaming up... more
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The Sugar Festival featured a free carnival with rides to keep kids of all ages entertained. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Photos from the 2026 Sugar Festival in Clewiston
The 2026 Sugar Festival took place March 13-14 in Clewiston.  The festival featured music, classic car shows, antique tractors, a free carnival, gator wrestling, and more. more
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DAV & RecruitMilitary to host virtual Military Community Job Fair on March 17
DAV & RecruitMilitary will host a virtual veteran and military spouse hiring event on Tuesday, March 17 from noon to 4 p.m. for ... more
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A.N.A.’s Friends launches ‘Among Friends’ to spark dialogue, support youth in foster care system
Southwest Florida-based A.N.A.’s Friends is launching a new event, Among Friends, that will initiate a much-needed... more
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Volunteers with Harry Chapin Food Bank distribute half-gallon jugs of milk to neighbors during an agency partner distribution at The Breeze Church in Cape Coral.
Florida Dairy Farmers donate $10K to Harry Chapin Food Bank
Harry Chapin Food Bank has received a $10,000 gift from Florida Dairy Farmers to support... more
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FPL is offering three scolarships to high school seniors passionate about STEM.
FPL expands scholarship opportunities for Robotics and Drones in School
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is expanding scholarship opportunities for high school... more
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CLEWISTON -- Dr. A. Karim Kaki and his late wife, Miriam Kaki, will be honored during the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Clewiston Sugar Festival on March 14. [Courtesy photo]
Dr. A. Karim Kaki and his late wife Miriam named as 2026 Clewiston Sugar Festival Honorees
The Clewiston Sugar Festival Committee is proud to announce that Dr. A. Karim Kaki and his late wife, Miriam Kaki ... more
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Museum After Hours will feature 'City of Mermaids'
The Clewiston Museum announces an evening of the Museum After Hours with “Weeki Wachee, City of Mermaids” ... more
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