The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge reported that it has created a Hurricane Ian Relief Fundraiser on Bonfire, a merchandise company that allows non-profits to develop designs for items to sell and raise money for a cause. For its fundraiser, the DDWS has used Bonfire to create shirts and sweatshirts. Due to the destruction of the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge’s Nature Store2 on Periwinkle Way and inaccessibility of the flagship Nature Store, e-store operations are stalled for a few weeks. Supporters who would like to purchase merchandise to help with rebuilding can visit https://www.bonfire.com/dingstrong-hurricane-ian-relief-fundraiser/
School district receives over $500M from half-cent tax
Great news for Lee County Schools! The district has received over $507 million thanks to the voter-approved half-cent sales tax, and every school in the