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Island Hopper Songwriter Festival returns this weekend to Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach is ready to turn into South Nashville this weekend as the Island Hopper Songwriter Festival rolls into town Friday with dozens of musical performances featuring Nashville and local artists slated for Fort Myers Beach restaurants and bars, culminating in the festival finale at ...

Chamber announces more details on American Sand Sculpting Championship

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce announced more details for the 36th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, which will take place at the Diamondhead Beach Resort November 19-23. This year’s championship will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the theme “Stars, Stripes ...

SWFL News

Calusa Waterkeeper announces Ranger Academy training program registration

Calusa Waterkeeper is welcoming the public to enroll in the Fall 2026 Ranger Academy training program. Citizens interested in playing an active role volunteering to help Calusa Waterkeeper protect and restore our Southwest Florida waterways are invited to register for the training to become a ...

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Southwest Florida Eagle Cam set to go live Oct. 1

When the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam gets set to roll again on Oct. 1, expect there to be high intrigue at the nest. Speculation is M15 is currently looking for a mate. There has been a mysterious female hanging around the nest, possibly the same one seen there last spring. As cam followers ...

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Local students named semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Program

The School District of Lee County announced that five students are semifinalists — which represent less than 1% of all high school seniors — in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. The Lee County semifinalists are: •  Cape Coral High School: William Hart •  Estero High ...

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 support raising the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council voting to increase the parking meter rates from $5 an hour to $6?

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