Ed Mathews @EdMathews

Rays win 4-3 over the Nationals! ⚾ Jonny DeLuca’s two-run homer in the 7th was the difference in a great comeback win. Most importantly, just a perfect day celebrating Father’s Day with my family — three generations making memories together at the ballpark. Couldn’t ask for more. Grateful! ☀️ Go Rays! #RaysWin #FathersDay

Happy Father’s Day! 🇺🇸 To every dad, stepdad, grandpa, and father figure—thank you for everything you do, especially the things no one ever sees. Enjoy your day. You’ve earned it. 🚀

🌟 Grateful to join the Academy of Teachers Reception & Dinner last night honoring the 2026 Golden Apple Teachers at ‘Tween Waters Resort & Spa on Captiva Island. A wonderful evening of celebration with new Academy members, sponsors, Superintendent Dr. Carlin, School Board leaders, and fellow educators. So proud of these outstanding teachers who inspire our Lee County students every day! #GoldenAppleTeachers #LeeCountySchools #EducatorAppreciation

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So proud of our Career Education Team and all our graduates today at Suncoast Credit Union Arena! 🎓 Full-circle moment seeing former South Fort Myers High School students I taught — now certified in Automotive, Diesel, and Welding — walking the stage with strong plans for their futures. Every graduate is on a clear pathway to success. Thank you CTE team! #CTE #Graduation2026 #LeeCountySchools

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What a great way to end the day! 🎓 Congratulations to the graduates of Cape Coral Technical College and Fort Myers Technical College! Your hard work and dedication have prepared you for great careers ahead. Wishing you all the best on this next step! #CTE #LeeCountySchools

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Great visit to the Arthrex Campus today with Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin! Thank you, Meg Hardt, for the fantastic tour. Incredible to see the innovation happening here and the real career pathways we can build together for our students. Strong partnerships like this are what CTE is all about! #Arthrex #LeeCountySchools #CTE

Had a great meeting this morning with Dusty Shelton and the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce, talking about expanding education programs and opportunities for our schools in Cape Coral! We were blessed with a wonderful surprise visit from the Adult Education Team — always inspiring to see the passion and collaboration happening across Lee County. So much great work going on to support our students and families. Excited for what’s ahead!

Great morning at the Rotary Club of Fort Myers South! Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson joined us today, sharing powerful updates on the city’s rapid growth and innovative technology initiatives driving down crime. He also previewed the new Police Headquarters coming in January 2028. Excellent discussion on Southwest Florida’s bright future. Thank you, Mayor Anderson! #FortMyers #Rotary #SWFLGrowth #PublicSafety

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Kelly Cup Finals Game 5 🔥🏒 Everblades take it 5-2 over the Mavericks! We now lead the series 3-2. What a fan experience at Hertz Arena — electric crowd, epic smoke celebrations, and playoff energy all night. Took the family and it did not disappoint! One win away from bringing the Cup home to Southwest Florida. Let’s go! 💚🏆 #Everblades #KellyCupFinals #SwampyHockey #LeeCountyProud

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Great day at Cyber Camp at FSW! 🚀💻 Lee County students had a blast diving into cybersecurity at the Frank G. Daveler Entrepreneurship Institute. Hands-on challenges, great energy, and real skills in a high-demand field. Huge thanks to the incredible FSW team and facilitators for making it happen! Proud of every camper — this is CTE at its best. #CyberCamp #FSW #Cybersecurity #CTE #LeeCountySchools

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Just attended the Tri-County Apprenticeship Academy Class of 2026 Graduation & Awards Banquet at Suncoast Arena at FSW — and it was packed with business partners and proud graduates! Tri-County Apprenticeship did a fantastic job with the event. These graduates crushed it in Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing — real skills, real futures, no debt. Proud to celebrate their success. The future of skilled trades in Southwest Florida is strong! 💪 #CTE #Apprenticeships #ClassOf2026 #SkilledTrades #TCAA

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Great day at the 2026 JROTC Leadership Academy STEM Showcase! ✈️🚀 “STEM in the Air” was a huge success. Loved seeing the cadets showcase their hands-on projects after a week of field trips to Page Field Airport, aviation & engineering challenges, and sessions with industry partners. Awesome catching up with old friends and witnessing the talent and teamwork on display. These experiences are building our future leaders in Lee County! #JROTC #STEMinTheAir #LeeCountySchools #CTE #FutureLeaders

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@TBRaysCentral Incredible. I am happy for his success.

Congratulations, Justin Budmayr! Pleased to congratulate you on your appointment as Director of Arts, Athletics, Activities, and Administration for the School District of Lee County. Your strong leadership will serve you well in this expanded role. Wishing you continued success! #LeeCountySchools #LeadershipMatters

Great presentation by Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin at today’s Rotary South meeting. Her “Partnering for Student Success” address was both inspiring and insightful. Dr. Carlin highlighted the district’s commitment to safe and secure schools through OPENGATE weapons detection systems, School Resource Officers, and the Guardian Program. She also emphasized Career Technical Education, fiscal responsibility, raising graduation rates, hiring high-quality teachers, and strengthening connections with families and the business community — all as part of her leadership in positioning Lee County Schools as #1 in the state. #LeeCountySchools #RotarySouth #PartneringForStudentSuccess #CTE

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Great day of learning! Kicked off The Speed of Trust training with Charles from FranklinCovey — an outstanding facilitator who delivered real, actionable insights. We started in true Florida style wearing crazy Hawaiian shirts to celebrate the first day of summer! Key takeaways: • Balance Courage and Consideration for true Win-Win interactions • Build your Emotional Bank Account through deposits like seeking to understand, keeping promises, and showing respect These principles are perfect for strengthening trust across our teams, schools, and community. High-trust cultures move faster and achieve more. Grateful for the opportunity. Highly recommend FranklinCovey! #Leadership #TheSpeedOfTrust #ProfessionalDevelopment #FranklinCovey

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📸 Just attended the Inaugural Legacy Awards 2026! What an inspiring evening at the Lee County Public Education Center honoring our dedicated educators and leaders. Had the honor of snapping photos with Cherise Trent (35 years), Ramsey Quartey (40 years), Mary Reider (45 years), and Aubrey Daniels (50 years) — truly remarkable service and legacies! Grateful to celebrate excellence and the people making a real difference for students every day. #LegacyAwards2026 #LeeCountySchools #EducationExcellence

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Inspiring morning at Acceleration Academy’s graduation at Fort Myers High School! 🎓 Thrilled to speak to this resilient, driven Class of 2026. You turned challenges into momentum and accelerated toward your goals. The future is brighter because of you. Keep pushing! 🚀 #AccelerationAcademy

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Proud to have attended the PACE Center for Girls – Lee Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony today at Florida SouthWestern State College! 🎓 Congratulations to the 11 young ladies who walked across the stage and officially graduated. Each of you showed incredible strength and resilience on your journey. So proud of all of you! #PACELee #ClassOf2026 #GraduationDay

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