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Sobriety checkpoint planned Friday

May 23, 2013 A DUI sobriety checkpoint is scheduled for this weekend, beginning Friday, May 24, 2013. more »»

 
 
 

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Pets of the week

May 22, 2013 • For information about this week’s pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log on to Animal Services’ website at www.LeeLostPets.com. When calling, please refer to the animal’s ID number. more »»

Council approves beach raking amendments

May 22, 2013 Regulation for an environmentally sensitive practice on the beachfront of Estero Island should become easier for Town officials. more »»

Town to look into business recycling

May 22, 2013 A commercial recycling program on Fort Myers Beach may become a mandatory issue. Town officials are weighing the thought of approving a required participation in recycling among Beach businesse. more »»

Sails & Marketing: Beach docked sailing school nabs tourism award

May 22, 2013 A sailing business that has dockage space at Pink Shell Resort & Marina captured one of seven tourism awards at the fourth annual Celebration of Business & Tourism Chrysalis Awards Luncheon and... more »»

News from around the region

Memorial Day ceremonies set

May 24, 2013 Memorial Day services are planned Monday for the public in Cape Coral and Fort Myers. more »»

Council comes closer to UEP standards

May 24, 2013 Cape Coral City council moved a step closer this week to deciding how to assess property owners in Southwest 6 & 7, the neighborhhoods in the next phase of the citywide Utilities Expansion Project. more »»

Sun Splash to begin summer hours, host Aqua Theatre

May 24, 2013 Sun Splash Family Waterpark will begin its summer schedule today with new park hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.. more »»

Cape Civic to host state representatives

May 24, 2013 The Cape Coral Civic Association isn’t an organization that throws softball questions to anyone who comes to speak to them. more »»

Diplomat Elementary principal retires

May 24, 2013 Diplomat Elementary principal Linda Caruso was standing outside in the school’s courtyard, with a camera pointed at her, trying to feel comfortable. more »»

Arts & Entertainment

Picasso Night: Take 2 -- Second artistic benefit takes place Saturday

May 14, 2013 The time has come to prep your artistic side and get ready to help another great, local cause, as coordinators of the original Picasso Night are eager to host Picasso Night: Take 2, featuring a... more »»

Travel presentation at The Edison Tuesday at 1 p.m.

April 22, 2013 A fun, informative and entertaining presentation will be given at The Edison, 3583 MacGregor Blvd., Tuesday, April 23, at 1 p.m., by local talent sensation, Richie C., and his lovely wife, Ursula. more »»

West Palm's SunFest offers great music May 1 to 5

April 22, 2013 THE PALM BEACHES, Fla. more »»

Celebrity chef makes guest appearance at Bayfront Bistro tonight

April 16, 2013 Tuesday, April 16, 2013: Rick Moonen, Celebrity Chef and owner of RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, and past contestant on Bravo TV’s Top Chef Masters will be at Bayfront... more »»

Hanging by a Moment: Lifehouse performs at Spring Fling concert, Nervous Nellie's, Saturday

April 11, 2013 The staff of Nervous Nellie’s is eager to boast its next upcoming outdoor Spring Fling concert through WINK 96. more »»

Business

Foot Solutions of Estero collecting shoes for tornado victims

May 23, 2013 In the aftermath of destruction, in which two days of tornadoes roared through Oklahoma, relief agencies around the country are mobilizing to render aid. more »»

The Sandy Butler closes its doors

May 2, 2013 In a letter dated April 28, taped to the glass door entrance of the Sandy Butler, 17650 San Carlos Blvd. more »»

Travel presentation at The Edison Tuesday at 1 p.m.

April 22, 2013 A fun, informative and entertaining presentation will be given at The Edison, 3583 MacGregor Blvd., Tuesday, April 23, at 1 p.m., by local talent sensation, Richie C., and his lovely wife, Ursula. more »»

Celebrity chef makes guest appearance at Bayfront Bistro tonight

April 16, 2013 Tuesday, April 16, 2013: Rick Moonen, Celebrity Chef and owner of RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, and past contestant on Bravo TV’s Top Chef Masters will be at Bayfront... more »»

Good ol' family fun: Pet Adoption benefit at Nervous Nellie's Saturday

April 4, 2013 Founders and volunteers of a local pet rescue organization are excited to announce the first of a hopefully annual all-day fund-raiser for the Find a Home, Give a Home pet adoption group, Saturday,... more »»

Obituaries

Kathleen Kennedy Glynn, 95

May 20, 2013 Born in St. Louis, Mo., Nov. more »»

Lawrence Allen Hines

May 9, 2013 Allen Hines, of Fort Myers Beach, passed away peacefully at home April 23, 2013. Born to LF and Lorine Hines on March 1, 1949, in Orlando, Fla, Allen was a longtime resident of Lee County. more »»

Doris “Dorie” Ann Massey

May 9, 2013 Doris Ann Massey, “Dorie,” passed away April 12, 2013. She completed her journey here on Earth and went home to Heaven to be with her Lord. Dorie was born on March 25, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio. more »»

Cynthia M. Benson

May 9, 2013 There will be a Memorial Service for Cynthia M. Benson at Lee Plantation Club House, 10588-10646 Old South Way (just off Pine Ridge Road), May 11, at 3 p.m. Cynthia, age 53, born No. more »»

Terence Beighton Dykstra, 56

April 23, 2013 Terence Beighton Dykstra, 56, of Fort Myers Beach, passed away March 14. He was born on June 13, 1956, in Waltham, Mass., a child of George and Doris (Beighton) Dykstra. more »»

Local Columns

Love bugs: We love to hate them

May 22, 2013 In October and May, they come out to play. Love bugs, that is, in central Florida, along highways. There isn’t much to love about love bug. more »»

Magazine Drive sponsored at the Beach Library

May 21, 2013 Weekly Activities Preschool Story Hour on Wednesday, May 22, at 10:30 a.m. Creating Digital Stories, Friday, May 24, 10:30 a.m. Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, library closed. more »»

Good gas mileage: Who’s in control?

May 15, 2013 Everyone would like to get better gas mileage from his or her vehicle, and sometimes people get very concerned if they detect a drop in their customary mileag. more »»

Beach Library seeks volunteer handy person

May 15, 2013 Activities This Week Wednesday, May 15, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Hour in Kid's Place multi-purpose area Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. more »»

Questions and advice for your automobile

May 8, 2013 - Mark complains: “Larry, you recently recharged my air conditioner, but I think it takes too long to cool the car down. more »»

Letters to the Editor

Think individual freedom first

May 22, 2013 To the editor: Each time we pledge allegiance to our flag, we state the final verse, “with liberty and justice for all.” Unfortunately, a growing majority of Americans really don’t mean it. more »»

Chamber official applauds business expo

May 22, 2013 To the editor: Thanks to all participants and event goers so very much for making our Chamber Business Expo such a huge success. more »»

Letter carrier food drive deemed successful

May 22, 2013 To the editor:   Although the final results won't be known for several days, preliminary reports indicate that the 21st annual Letter Carriers' Food Drive was a resounding success, having collecte... more »»

A rant about Michael Moore

May 22, 2013 To the editor: Michael Moore is an idiot. He says that registering guns is okay. He says that the second amendment is for muskets not for the guns of toda. more »»

Beach Chamber seeks volunteers for Bambi project

May 15, 2013 To the editor: The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce is in the final stages of bringing to the Beach its mobile visitor information, the Airstream Bambi. more »»

Editorials

Americans voted in "The Coolest President Ever"

February 25, 2013 President Obama’s popularity and cool image continue to trump his actual record with faithful supporters and mainstream media alike. more »»

Statement from the National Rifle Association of America In Response to President Obama’s Gun Control Proposals

January 18, 2013 Fairfax, Va. – Throughout its history, the National Rifle Association has led efforts to promote safety and responsible gun ownership. Keeping our children and society safe remains our top priorit. more »»

Obama sued to stop gun task force

January 18, 2013 January 15, 2013: A lawsuit by Freedom Watch director Larry Klayman asks a federal court to order the Obama Gun Control Task Force to halt its meetings and the implementation of any of its... more »»

Ounce of prevention is worth a pound of...

January 16, 2013 Fever. Chills. Fatigue. Muscle aches and more. Flu season is here with a vengeance with triple the number of confirmed cases. more »»

There is anger out there not seen since the Civil War

December 28, 2012 In mid November 2012, the nation was greeted with a movement, seemingly originating out of nowhere that can only be referred to as successionitis—a desire of the people to leave the Union—not seen i... more »»

Local Sports & Recreation

Suncoast Gun Show hits SWFL this weekend

February 8, 2013 The Suncoast Gun Show is returning to Southwest Florida this weekend, Feb. 9 and 10, at the Lee Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers. This is one of Florida's largest gun shows. more »»

47th annual Summerset Regatta sails Saturday

October 4, 2012 Steve Romaine, avid local sailor, longtime member and past commodore of the CMCS sailing group, and a very lucky gentleman who recently returned from a European excursion and nine-day Mediterranean... more »»

CMCS gears up for 47th annual Summerset Regatta Oct. 5-7

September 27, 2012 Steve Romaine, avid local sailor, longtime member and past commodore of the CMCS sailing group, and a very lucky gentleman who recently returned from a European excursion and nine-day Meditarrean... more »»

Golfers invited to the ninth annual Shell Point Open Nov. 9

September 20, 2012 Fort Myers, Fl (Sept. 20, 2012) --- Golfers are invited to participate in the 9th annual Shell Point Open Charity Golf Tournament Friday, Nov. 9, at the Shell Point Golf Club in Fort Myers. more »»

Heart to Heart: Golf tournament Saturday for local family

August 22, 2012 Helping raise funds for a young, local gentleman and his family, who’s recently gone through an extensive operation, a very special Heart to Heart Open Golf Tournament and two-man-scramble will take... more »»

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Portrait and figure art course 05-25

An Open Session for all Portrait and Figure Artists will held this and every Saturday, from 10:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Robb and Stucky, 13170 S. Cleveland Avd., Fort Myers, sponsored by the Portrait and Figure Painters Society of SW Florida, Inc. more »


 
 
 
 
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