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Deadline approaching for Beach Kiwanis scholarships

Applications for the Beach Kiwanis Scholarship are available on the Beach Kiwanis website at fortmyersbeachkiwanis.org. The deadline to apply is April 15. Applications are also available at the Kiwanis Thrift Shop, 11050 Summerlin Square Drive on Fort Myers Beach. Any graduating senior or college student who lives or works in the 33931 zip code area of Fort Myers Beach, has a parent, guardian or grandparent who lives or works in the 33931 zip code or has a parent, guardian or grandparent who is a member of Fort Myers Beach Kiwanis may apply. If you have any questions, contact Paula McCarthy at pmcfmb2003@yahoo.com or 239-691-5381.

Giant book sale back at Fort Myers Beach Library this weekend

If you missed the big rush for books at the Fort Myers Beach Friends of the Library Giant Book Sale last month, you have a second chance this weekend. The Fort Myers Beach Friends of the Library is holding their second giant book sale of the season at the Fort Myers Beach Library this Saturday ...

Early forecast predicts 4-7 hurricanes this season

While the official start to the Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1, top forecasters have already released their predictions for the upcoming season.  According to AccuWeather, the 2026 season is expected to fall below the 10-year average for both total storms and ...

Keep Lee County Beautiful announces Greatest American Cleanup

This year, Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) invites the community to be part of history by participating in the Greatest American Cleanup. More than just a cleanup, this nationwide initiative celebrates 250 years of the United States while highlighting our shared responsibility to care ...

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North Fort Myers man, two children, killed on crash on I-75

A fatal crash on Interstate 75 on Friday resulted in three deaths, including two children. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash took place just before 6 p.m. on Friday near the Bayshore exit in Charlotte County at Mile Marker 153. FHP officials said a Jeep Wrangler was ...

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Early forecast predicts 4-7 hurricanes this season

While the official start to the Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1, top forecasters have already released their predictions for the upcoming season.  According to AccuWeather, the 2026 season is expected to fall below the 10-year average for both total storms and ...

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Lee County provides guide to safe lawncare

With spring underway, Lee County is asking homeowners to be aware of best practices for lawn maintenance as the seasons change. From maintaining a desirable appearance to promoting the health of what’s beneath the turf, residents can ensure a healthy yard by following a few simple ...

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Why charter schools matter for parent choice

Each year, school choice enrollment season invites families to pause and ask an important question: What kind of education will best serve my child? In Lee County, where public school enrollment for student assignment programs runs from Jan. 20 through Feb. 27, families are once again ...

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Editorial | Oh, when will they ever learn

For those of us old enough to remember the ‘60s, the times they aren’t a-changin.’ The current administration’s decision to wage a boots-on-the-ground “police action” is not the first time an administration, citing preservation and protection of country ideals, has been willing to ...

Do you support a proposal to install barriers along the sidewalks of Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach?

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