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Library to host master gardener seminar on planting

Why do some plants flourish on our barrier islands while others struggle to survive? If you’ve ever wondered why a plant thrives in one yard but struggles just a few doors down, you’re not alone. From sandy soils and salt spray to intense sunshine and seasonal storms, gardening on a ...

Fort Myers Beach voters reject term extensions for appointed councilmembers

Town of Fort Myers Beach voters on Tuesday rejected a proposed town charter change that would have extended the terms of appointed councilmembers. The charter proposal was the only one of six that a majority of town voters disapproved of. The town's charter review commission voted earlier ...

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San Carlos Bay/Bunche Beach Preserve to close temporarily for drainage repairs

San Carlos Bay/Bunche Beach Preserve will close temporarily beginning Monday, Nov. 16, for drainage system and beach berm repairs. The preserve, located at 18201 John Morris Road in Fort Myers, will close so Lee County Department of Transportation can perform the repairs to address damage ...

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No injuries reported after plane crashes into pickup truck in North Fort Myers

A plane crash occurred earlier today around noon in North Fort Myers when an aircraft crashed into the rear of a pickup truck traveling eastbound on Bayshore Road near I-75, the Lee County Sheriff's Office announced. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, two pilots were aboard the ...

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Veterans Day | Parade in the Cape to step off the holiday

Cape Coral’s thank-you to its rich veteran population is back again this year, with the Veterans Day Parade to step off onto Cape Coral Parkway this Saturday. Marching down the parkway starting at 11 a.m. — right around the same time the armistice was signed and hostilities ended 108 years ...

Local Columns

Guest Commentary | Welcome back to school!

Welcome back! A brand new school year is upon us, and we cannot wait to see your students walk back through our doors. Summer always goes by fast, and I hope yours was a good one. On our end, we’ve been counting down the days until our students walk back through our doors.  Before we look ...

Editorials

Do you believe the Town of Fort Myers Beach should offer developers deviations from the town's land development code if they can offer a proportionate public benefit?

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