Girl Scouts from across Southwest Florida climbed into airplane cockpits, learned aircraft marshaling signals, and met female pilots and paramedics at Girls in Aviation Day...
Read ArticleAs Southwest Florida moves through hurricane season, we want to share how Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) prepares for severe weather, makes decisions about Collier...
Read ArticleLee County school arts programs give students opportunities to explore visual arts, music, theater, and dance from middle school through graduation. Across the School District...
Read ArticleFlorida school bus laws require drivers to stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, with limited exceptions on...
Read ArticleFreedom Institute is opening a new high school campus in Ave Maria this fall at 5078 Pope John Paul II Boulevard. The Freedom Institute Ave...
Read ArticleThe countdown to the new school year is on, and the Southwest Florida Family Back to School Expo is the perfect place to start. It...
Read ArticleEvery April 22, families across the globe celebrate Earth Day, and Earth Day activities for kids are a simple, meaningful way to turn the occasion...
Read ArticleRainbows are not just for finding a pot of gold – they are also essential to good health! One of the simplest ways to improve...
Read ArticleLooking for horseback riding lessons and camps in Southwest Florida? Families in Collier and Lee Counties can find beginner-friendly lessons, themed summer camps, trail rides,...
Read Article(Feature Impact) Green beer and decor may get all the attention, but for hosts looking to wow their St. Patrick’s Day guests or astound their...
Read ArticleSouthwest Florida Family is always looking for talented, community-minded people who want to make a positive impact in Collier and Lee counties. From storytelling and...
Read ArticleSensory-friendly experiences in Naples are growing, thanks to an expanded partnership between Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples and Lee Health’s Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, they...
Read ArticleFounded in January 2016, Valerie’s House opened as Southwest Florida’s first children’s bereavement center, starting with about 20 children meeting in a rented downtown Fort...
Read ArticleSunshine State Scholars Collier County 2026 celebrates two exceptional Collier County Public Schools juniors: Maximus “Max” Bogert of Palmetto Ridge High School and Sarah Dabees...
Read ArticleFor many families, school anxiety in Collier and Lee Counties is no longer a rare crisis. A kindergartener is having severe anxiety after starting school...
Read ArticleNeapolitan Family, the premier parenting resource for Collier and Lee counties for 25 years, brought home six national awards at the Parenting Media Association (PMA)...
Read ArticleSouthwest Florida’s premier culinary celebration, Sizzle Dining 2025, returns from September 3 to 30, offering four weeks of tasty eating across the region. Now the largest annual...
Read ArticleStep up for those who serve. The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Fort Myers returns on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Florida SouthWestern State College to honor and...
Read ArticleNow through July 10, 2025, participate in the Jingle in July Toy and Donation Drive to benefit teen members of the Boys & Girls Club...
Read ArticleGolisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) has debuted an exciting new farming exhibit for kids in Naples: EFC Farms. Created in partnership with EFC Farms...
Read ArticleA concerning rise in childhood obesity rates is impacting communities across Collier County. Healthcare Network is finding ways to address this issue through innovative programs, early interventions, and community partnerships.
Read ArticleNaples children face a growing foster care crisis. Youth Haven, a local safe haven for abused and neglected children, sees extended stays due to a lack of available foster families. Learn about becoming a foster parent and helping a child in need.
Read ArticleCollier County Public Schools now use digital ticketing for all high school sports events via GoFan. Purchase tickets online or through the GoFan app for a faster, cashless gate experience. Middle school sports remain free.
Read ArticleYouth Relations Deputies in Collier County Public Schools build trust and provide mentorship while ensuring safety.
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