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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to hold responsible boating course

With Southwest Florida’s waterways experiencing a surge in summer boat traffic, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 91 on Fort Myers Beach will hold a “Boat America” Responsible Boating Course Saturday, June 20. The NASBLA-approved program is designed to prevent accidents, lower ...

Fort Myers Beach to hold recovery and resiliency open house today

The Town of Fort Myers Beach will hold a recovery and resilience plan open house today with a consultant hired by the town, from 5-7 at Town Hall. Town staff and the consultant will give a presentation and will be seeking feedback from the community.

SWFL News

Fourth of July events to close Cape Coral Bridge

The Lee County Department of Transportation reminds motorists the Cape Coral Bridge will be closed for the Red, White & BOOM! celebration from 3 a.m., Saturday, July 4, through 3 a.m., Sunday, July 5. Cape Coral Parkway from Del Prado Boulevard to the bridge will also be closed at that ...

Local Columns

Guest Commentary | Property tax reform amendment threatens conservation measures

In an abbreviated two-day special session on June 1-2 to discuss property tax reform, the Legislature passed the governor’s proposed state constitutional amendment to increase the existing property tax homestead exemption from the current $50,000 to an eventual $250,000. The amendment, which ...

Editorials

New poll question for Fort Myers Beach Observer Do you support the proposed state constitutional amendment up for referendum to give homestead property owners an exemption from local municipal government taxes for up to $250,000 of their property's value?

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