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Estero Fine Art Show to help support Institute for Arts in Education

December 30, 2015

The Estero Fine Art Show will take place at the Miromar Design Center this weekend on Jan. 2 and 3. The Estero Fine Art Show has occurred annually for 17 years. The art show was voted in the top 100 art...

Annual art festival set to take place in Estero next weekend

Annual art festival set to take place in Estero next weekend

December 28, 2015

The Coconut Point New Year’s Weekend Art Festival is in its fifth year of showcasing the work of talented artists to Southwest Florida’s residents and tourists. This popular event has regularly ranked...

PADLS program seeks instructors to teach children with disabilities how to swim

December 24, 2015

Many Floridian children love to be outside and play in the water; unfortunately, those on the autism spectrum or with special needs are more likely to drown. In fact, drowning is the number one cause of...

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United Way in need of volunteers to read to young children to promote literacy

December 23, 2015

Nearly one-third of all public school third graders experience difficulties with reading. Some children can’t read at all. Children who are unable to read at grade level by the time they are in third...

Lee County Homeless Coalition to host candlelight vigil to honor deceased homeless individuals

December 20, 2015

This year, nearly one thousand people in Lee County were homeless. Some have passed away, but thanks to one organization’s efforts, the homeless will not be forgotten. The Lee County Homeless Coalition’s...

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P.A.W.S. of Lee County seeks to find dogs their “forever homes”

December 17, 2015

If you’re in the market for a lovable new dog, then look no further than P.A.W.S. P.A.W.S. of Lee County is hosting its final adoption event of 2015 at two various PetSmart locations Saturday, Dec....

Salvation Army seeks volunteers this holiday season

November 27, 2015

There are numerous ways FGCU students can give back to the local community this holiday season while earning a few extra service learning hours. The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties will...

FGCU Bald Eagles shaved to save lives

FGCU Bald Eagles shaved to save lives

November 7, 2015

FGCU students recently rallied together to show their support for children diagnosed with cancer, but perhaps not in a way that someone would expect – by completely shaving their heads. FGCU held a St....

Winter Games brings good time to people with disabilities

Winter Games brings good time to people with disabilities

October 28, 2015

Dozens of people were lined up to participate in this year’s FGCU Winter Games, an event that unites university students and other students with disabilities to have fun and get active. The FGCU Winter...

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