SWFL Insider

For the past 19 years, Felicia Jackson has been learning and growing alongside her students. She has always had the desire to learn more but did not dare to dream of that possibility until now.

Love to fish and protect the environment? This April 26-28, take your crew to round up invasive freshwater fish.

The Neighborhood Health Clinic in Collier County proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary of meeting residents’ medical and dental needs. The clinic serves uninsured residents, providing quality comprehensive care with its volunteer-driven staff of physicians, dentists, nurses and administrative assistants.

We know SWFL for beautiful beaches and exciting tourist life. However, did you know that Cape Coral-Fort Myers is considered to be one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States?

Spring is here, and so are the baby animals. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has received several dozen baby birds, bunnies, raccoons and squirrels recently. Most of the babies they receive are from disturbed or fallen nests.

Our children are more at risk than ever. When they walk onto a school campus, they’re at risk of being bullied and being exposed to deadly opioids. Suicide is also a concern.

Did you know that 33 percent of Collier County residents are living in poverty, trying to meet basic needs? Others who live paycheck-to-paycheck are one major incident away from being destitute.

I recently spent an adventurous afternoon at Babcock Ranch on a swamp buggy exploring four different Florida ecosystems – pasture, fresh water marsh, pine flats and cypress swamp.

Have you ever found yourself looking for a ride to the airport, and everyone is busy? With the constant growth of the Fort Myers area, the company OurBus found an opportunity to extend its route to Fort Myers, Florida.

As a nationally accredited early education center, we are setting the standard for high-quality education for those first, crucial years of life.