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Fort Myers Beach pirate ship to celebrate 20th anniversary

One of Fort Myers Beach’s most recognizable attractions is celebrating a major milestone this month. The Pieces of Eight Pirate Ship, which has entertained thousands of families and visitors on the waters of Matanzas Bay, will celebrate its 20th anniversary on March 26 at Salty Sam’s ...

Fort Myers Beach, FWC announce large fish kill event in Buccaneer Lagoon

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) spokesperson Bradley Johnson confirmed a large fish kill incident on Buccaneer Lagoon in Fort Myers Beach today as previously announced by the town. The FWC is working to have water samples collected to determine the cause. "FWC's fish kill hotline staff have received calls regarding this fish kill event. We are working to have water samples collected and sent to our lab at FWRI for analysis," Johnson said. "The Town of Fort Myers Beach are cleaning up the dead fish. At this time, the cause of the event has not been identified. The best thing members of the public can do is report fish kills to the FWC fish kill hotline at 1-800-636-0511 or ...

SWFL News

Lee County Clerk’s Office holding funds to be claimed

The Lee County Clerk's Office announced that it has $675,842 that is waiting to be claimed at the Lee County Clerk and Comptroller’s office. There are more than 1,000 people and businesses who are owed money, according to a report released by Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes. ...

Local Columns

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 ...

Editorials

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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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