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Nesting shorebirds need space as season draws to close

As the shorebird nesting season draws to a close in Southwest Florida, Florida Audubon is reminding the public that nesting shorebirds need their distance and to be aware of signs posted on local beaches where disturbing the nesting areas is prohibited, Fort Myers Beach is one of the most ...

County, town officials celebrate groundbreaking for Fort Myers Beach Pier

The finish line is in sight for the rebuilding of the Fort Myers Beach Pier, the destination that Lee County District 3 Commissioner David Mulicka called "the Eiffel Tower" during a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday to start the rebuild of the pier. The pier was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in ...

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CROW honored by Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau

Three Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) team members were recognized among Lee County tourism industry’s outstanding hospitality professionals at the 26th Annual Elaine McLaughlin Outstanding Hospitality Service Awards (E Awards) Aug. 20. The awards recognize exceptional ...

LPA OKs controversial planning bill to affect unincorporated areas of the county

Over the course of decades, communities throughout unincorporated Lee County have created their own planning. However, if Lee County has its way, it will eliminate 17 individual community plans. Monday, at the Local Planning Agency meeting in Lee County Chambers, dozens of residents came to ...

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 the pedestrian barriers proposed by TPI for Estero Boulevard between Primo Drive and Crescent Street as part of the redevelopment of the former Silver Sands Resort property?

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