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KLCB Bowling Tournament April 28
Keep Lee County Beautiful Inc. will host its third annual Bowling Tournament Sunday, April 28, at Lightning Strikes Bowl in Fort Myers. The tournament check-in will begin at 3:30 p.m. with bowling from 4-6 p.m. followed by a food buffet. The family-friendly event will include a variety of bowling pin games and prizes for the Best Bowler, Worst Bowler and Top Lane Score.
Updated: Potential landing spots if FGCU women's basketball coach Karl Smesko decides to go
After the FGCU women's basketball team overperforms its seeding what feels like every season they've been in the NCAA Tournament, the same question gets asked about the program's leader Karl Smesko. Will Smesko stay at FGCU for another year? And If he were to leave, where could he go? ...
WATCH: Former SWFL standout Blaze Alexander makes Arizona Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster
The Arizona Diamondbacks made former Bishop Verot standout and IMG Academy graduate Blaze Alexander's dream come true ― and filmed it for posterity. Alexander got the news of a lifetime Wednesday as manager Torey Lovullo brought Alexander into his office to break the good news to him in a video the team posted on X. After asking Alexander if he has family in town, which he answered his parents were, Louvullo said, "Make sure they have a good seat because you're going to be a Big Leaguer tomorrow.
Community Calendar | March 29
Mighty Mussels to hold Open House event on Tuesday. The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are inviting all baseball fans in Southwest Florida to the team’s Open House season kickoff event on April 2 at Hammond Stadium at the Lee Health Sports Complex. Fans will have opportunities to watch a...
Red Sox support local Boys & Girls Clubs
An event called Evening at the Ballpark brought together baseball fans and Boys & Girls Club supporters at JetBlue Park. The fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club featured an exclusive season preview of the Boston Red Sox, interviews with players, food, drinks, games, raffles and photos. “Major League Baseball and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have enjoyed a […] The post Red Sox support local Boys & Girls Clubs first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
CPKC Stadium opening encourages FGCU women’s soccer players
This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser. No compatible source was found for this media. Session ID: 2024-03-29:3a6e779d90a1614ca259527e Player Element ID: 6349892011112. Playing professional soccer is the goal for a pair of FGCU women’s soccer players. Eagles’ goalkeeper Olivia Molina has followed the National Women’s...
FGCU women's basketball coach Karl Smesko heads into offseason looking to reload
No one reloads quite like the FGCU women’s basketball team. After losing all five starters from the 2022-23 campaign, the Eagles barely missed a beat this season, winning 29 games, their 11th Atlantic Sun Conference title, and making their 10th NCAA Tournament appearance. Unfortunately, this group couldn’t continue FGCU’s...
Softball Game Preview: Fort Myers Green Wave vs. Immokalee Indians
Fort Myers is 4-0 against Immokalee since May of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Fort Myers Green Wave will be staying on the road to face off against the Immokalee Indians at 7:00 p.m. Fort Myers is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Prep Report 3-27-24
Island Coast 14, Cape Coral 2 (5 innings): Isaac Lopez homered and doubled, driving in four runs for the Gators (8-5). Jacob Fowler had three RBI, and Anthony Ruiz had a home run and two RBI. Bryan Calderon hit a solo homer and Kellen Englehart had an RBI for the Seahawks.
Florida Snowbirds Hockey Club keeps the passion for the sport alive
This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser. No compatible source was found for this media. Session ID: 2024-03-28:53bacba55b740008e88ea3c Player Element ID: 6349839391112. Ever since Terry Noble could walk, he’s been skating with a hockey stick in his hand, looking to make a play. “Every time...
Canterbury gearing up for 1A state finals
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — After a week off, the Canterbury boys basketball team is gearing up for game week for the IHSAA Class 1A state finals this weekend. The Cavaliers are making their first-ever appearance in the state championship game, and will face Bethesda Christian for the 1A title on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Prep Report 3-28-24
Island Coast 1, Barron Collier 0: Jordi Guerrero’s RBI single in the sixth inning was all the offense that the Gators (9-5) would need. Anthony Ruiz blanked Barron Collier (12-5), allowing three hits while striking out seven in seven innings. Phoenix (AZ) Brophy College Prep 3, Bishop Verot 0:...
Eye on the Eagles: Get to know FGCU breaststroke and individual medley swimmer Emily Merton
Get to know your Eagles. The Naples Daily News will profile an FGCU athletic program member each week to introduce fans to the players and coaches representing the Blue and Green during the 2024 season. Emily Merton is a senior on Florida Gulf Coast's swim team, hailing from Jacksonville. Merton, who swims the...
FGCU baseball using new PitchCom technology to relay pitches
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Since baseball's inception, pitching cues have been transferred from the catcher's painted fingernails to the pitcher's eyes. However, that is not the case for most teams, including FGCU baseball. The Eagles have joined the flock and are using new technology to relay their pitches. "In...
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