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St. Paddy’s Day celebrated at the Shell Factory

What started a decade ago as a glorified golf cart parade has turned into one of the biggest parties of the year, the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Shell Factory. This year’s event on Sunday had nearly 1,000 attendees wearin' the green as they drank green beer, ate corned ...

ECHO kicks off annual Food & Farm Fest

Thousands of attendees got to shop for and taste some of the most amazing foods as the annual ECHO Global Food & Farm Fest kicked off Saturday. Usually, Saturday’s open Farm Day is the climax of the festival. This year, in a change of pace, it was used to kick things off, followed by ...

Gulf Coast Symphony to stage ‘The Music Man’ for two nights, March 23-24

The Music Man makes a triumphant return to Barbara B Man Performing Arts Hall with Gulf Coast Symphony for two performances on Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 24 at 7 p.m. The symphony-backed production features many Broadway veterans and frequent symphony collaborators, ...

Bat maternity season coming up in April

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is sharing the reminder that bat maternity season, the time when most of the state’s native and beneficial bats give birth and raise their young, starts on April 16. Now is the time for property owners to check homes and other buildings ...

India Fest promises ‘celebration of culture’ in Fort Myers

India Fest 2024 will bring a taste of South Asia to Southwest Florida for a daylong cultural celebration featuring a variety of festival favorites. Set for April 6 at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in Fort Myers, India Fest has returned after a five-year hiatus and has expanded to include an ...

Take steps towards a longer, healthier life on National Walking Day, April 3

Physical activity is one of the best ways to improve overall health and manage stress, yet one in four U.S. adults are sedentary for more than eight hours each day, which can have negative consequences on physical and mental health. The American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and ...