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Final messages from the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council candidates

Tom Brady This Recall election is about accountability, transparency, and protecting the character and future of Fort Myers Beach. As the Recall election approaches, it is essential that every voter understands both the process and the issues at hand. The Recall has followed all procedures ...

Final messages from King, Woodson on recall

John King I am asking for your support in voting against the reckless recall election scheduled for Tuesday, November 4. This recall is nothing more than a political stunt built on baseless accusations. The organizers have not presented a shred of evidence to support their allegations. ...

SWFL News

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‘Smiles for the Community’ event set for Nov. 15

The community has the opportunity to receive a free filling, extraction or teeth cleaning during the Smiles for the Community’s fourth annual Free Dental Care Day in Fort Myers. The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 15, at Lee Dental Care, 3436 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers with ...

School district looks to make changes to student enrollment process

Changes are coming to the student enrollment process for Lee County Schools. The changes were presented to the Lee County School Board Tuesday regarding enrollment for this upcoming year. Changes included middle school proximity with the addition of K-8 schools in Cape Coral and North Fort ...

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School district adds traffic cameras to buses

The School District of Lee County launched a new safety initiative Thursday targeting drivers who fail to stop for school buses. The new safety initiative, through a partnership with Bus Patrol, will capture video evidence of drivers illegally passing a stopped school bus. The Lee County ...

Local Columns

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Wildlife series spotlights gopher tortoises

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. In fact, more than 4,000 animal species are native to the Sunshine State. As the weather continues to warm, a growing number of species are on the move, meaning more interactions with humans. Through the ...

Editorials

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Total disregard for Fort Myers Beach community is unacceptable

As the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council prepares for a mediation session with the administration of the School District of Lee County on Wednesday, we wanted to be optimistic this would lead to the reopening of the Fort Myers Beach Elementary School since it flooded during Hurricane Milton ...

Do you support the School District of Lee County School Board's decision to submit a report to the state seeking permission to raze the Fort Myers Beach Elementary School campus?

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