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Collaboratory launches College Access Nights for Southwest Florida
2+ week, 4+ day ago (169+ words) FORT MYERS — Collaboratory is kicking off its College Access Nights series this fall with four free sessions from October 2026 through January 2027, providing high school seniors, college students and adult learners with hands-on assistance navigating college applications, financial aid and other…...
Seminole students enjoy reading
2+ week, 4+ day ago (158+ words) Lake Okeechobee News Join our family of readers for as little as $10 per month and support local, unbiased journalism. To Our Valued Readers – Our commitment to balanced, fair reporting and local coverage provides insight and perspective not found anywhere else....
Young heroes offer inspiration and great hope
3+ week, 3+ day ago (301+ words) The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, a national award that recognizes inspiring, public-spirited young people, announces its 2026 winners. Since 2001, the Barron Prize has honored 650 young heroes from across the U.S. and Canada. These young leaders represent diverse backgrounds while sharing…...
Kiwanis gives donations to Pregnancy Center
3+ week, 3+ day ago (304+ words) OKEECHOBEE — On Sept. 3, the Kiwanis Club was honored to present the Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee with a check for $2,270 plus supplies for the center as our annual baby shower recipient. Sam McKee, Director of Development and lifelong Okeechobee resident, spoke…...
7-year-old barrel racer is ready to rodeo
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (147+ words) Lake Okeechobee News 7-year-old barrel racer is ready to rodeo Seven-year-old Westie Rose Clemons has been riding horses all her life. “She rode with me right after she was born,” said mom Heather Clemons. “I carried her in a pouch.” Join…...
SWFL girls sell friendship bracelets, beaded pens to support children in foster care
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (157+ words) FORT MYERS — A pair of Southwest Florida girls representing Kidz Care 4 Kidz, a local youth-led charity, sold handmade friendship bracelets and beaded pens to raise money for programs supporting children and teens in foster care. Kidz Care 4 Kidz donated proceeds…...
A.N.A.’s Friends CEO publishes book chronicling experiences of children in foster care
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (260+ words) Lake Okeechobee News A.N.A.’s Friends CEO publishes book chronicling experiences of children in foster care Proceeds from sales of ‘Ana’s Friends’ to support youth in Southwest Florida Join our family of readers for as little as $10 per month and support…...
UF/IFAS expert shares healthy, affordable meal plans you can prepare for school lunches
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (537+ words) While summer is still in full swing, signs of the new school year are already here. One of the biggest back-to-school challenges for parents often starts in the kitchen. How do you keep your youth fueled with meals and snacks…...
How to support stronger family relationships
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (179+ words) Parents show up for children in many different ways. They may be biological parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, relatives, guardians or other trusted adults who have stepped into an important caregiving role. While every family may look…...
Glades Region schools receives their official school grades
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (179+ words) Lake Okeechobee News Glades Region schools receives their official school grades The Florida Department of Education just released the latest school grades, and Glades Region of Palm Beach County have so much to celebrate. Join our family of readers for…...