4+ week, 1+ day ago   (925+ words) Fran Podraza ran out of innings recently in Texas at 82, far away from his Fort Myers baseball odyssey. Dementia and Alzheimer's had robbed my former baseball manager of memories and the ability to care for himself. In his final years…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (925+ words) Fran Podraza ran out of innings recently in Texas at 82, far away from his Fort Myers baseball odyssey. Dementia and Alzheimer’s had robbed my former baseball manager of memories and the ability to care for himself. In his final years…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (512+ words) Fort Myers Mighty Mussels CLEARWATER, Fla. (September 6, 2026) - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels defeated the Clearwater Threshers 6-4 in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon at BayCare Ballpark, concluding the 2026 season. The Mighty Mussels secured all-time franchise records (since 1992) in OBP (.345 to.365) and OPS…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (103+ words) A roundup and what we learned from Collier, Lee and LaBelle football teams from games played Sept. 11, 2026 in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples area. Friday Football Week 4: Fort Myers, Baker, Bonita, Riverdale among winners A roundup of Southwest Florida high…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1171+ words) National Banana Split Day recognizes the sweet ice cream treat served with a banana, whipped cream and various toppings. Get yours on August 25th! 1851 – Founded in Hawaii in 1851 as the Hawaiian Pineapple Company, Dole is one of the world’s largest producers…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (612+ words) Retirement planning often feels like a rigid numbers game. Most people chase a single nest-egg target. Yet, experts say savers frequently overlook the most powerful strategy. According to MarketWatch, the head of advice at BNY Wealth champions a different path....

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (243+ words) The Florida traffic defense firm adds a Lee County location, giving Southwest Florida drivers direct access to a local attorney. FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Ticket Shield, PLLC, a Florida law firm focused on traffic ticket and…...

4+ week, 49+ min ago   (561+ words) Southwest Florida's business network is expanding in a merger between the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and the Sanibel and Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce. On Aug. 11, the two entities celebrated their collaboration during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their…...

4+ week, 49+ min ago   (561+ words) Southwest Florida's business network is expanding in a merger between the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and the Sanibel and Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce. On Aug. 11, the two entities celebrated their collaboration during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (603+ words) If you love fitness snacks that taste like candy, get ready. Britain’s number-one protein bar brand has officially crossed the Atlantic. Grenade is bringing its world-famous, dessert-inspired nutrition lineup to the United States. The company started in 2010 with a tiny…...