The Coasts of Florida: It is More Than East Coast and West Coast
What I learned in fourth grade geography was wrong. In my Georgia classroom, Florida equals East Coast, and California equals West Coast. Anything else gets...
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13 Nights of Holiday Lights and Christmas Markets in Florida
Florida may not have the traditional “white Christmas,” but it certainly knows how to dazzle with festive holiday lights and Christmas villages! Make it a one-tank trip or a fun place to stop on your holiday travels.
Read ArticleFlorida Ballot: Key Education Issues You Need to Know
The 2024 General Election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5 and includes two voting items directly related to education: Amendment 1 and the School District Referendum.
Read ArticleNaples Mom’s Advocacy for Expanded Disability Services Results in the Passing of SB 1758
New grassroots movement gives hope to families of children with developmental delays across Florida.
Read ArticleFlorida VPK: The importance of voluntary prekindergarten for your child.
Enrollment is open for Florida VPK.
Read ArticleSummer VPK Registration Underway in Lee, Collier, Hendry and Glades Counties
Registration for Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is now open for summer VPK programs in Lee, Collier, Hendry, and Glades Counties.
Read ArticleNational Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and Events
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in the United States from September 15th to October 15th.This commemorative month recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to history, culture, art, and other achievements.
Read ArticleFlorida State Tax Holidays and Exemptions 2022-2024
Nine state sales tax holidays have been signed into law.
Read ArticleDomestic Violence Resources in Southwest Florida
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Find resources here.
Read ArticleHurricane Forecast: Be Prepared!
Hurricane season starts on June 1st. Here is a checklist of the necessities you need to weather the storm, plus sales tax holiday details. Sponsored by Sunshine Ace Hardware.
Read ArticleTen Florida Destinations That Teach About Black History
Here are ten historical landmarks in Florida that are dedicated to the education and preservation of Black History.
Read ArticleDemystifying Medical Marijuana
Cannabis is medicine, says one Naples mom determined to change the stigma and public perception through education.
Read ArticleWho Pays the Attorney in a Divorce and Family Court?
Who pays the attorney in a divorce and family court? The Florida Dissolution of Marriage Act contains a provision for the recovery of attorney’s fees to assist in these imbalanced situations.
Read ArticleAlimony Reform in Florida
Nearly every year over the past five years, the Florida Legislature has considered, deliberated, and pondered significant alimony reform. The current bill proposes to completely change the way that alimony is determined in Florida.
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