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Crescent Beach Family Park reopens

Crescent Beach Family Park reopened on Fort Myers Beach this week, approximately six months after construction started. The $1.3 million Lee County project involves the planting of a new grassy area in the middle along with shade trees and shade structures. The project got off to a rocky ...

SWFL News

Early voting in Primary Election begins

Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election starts this weekend throughout Lee County.  Registered voters can begin casting their ballots at a myriad of sites on Saturday, Aug. 8, with the early voting period running through Aug. 15.  Early voting sites will be open daily including on the ...

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Calusa Waterkeeper’s ‘Taps Flow for H2O’ gets pouring on Saturday

Calusa Waterkeeper will host its third annual “Taps Flow for H2O” on Saturday, Aug. 8, beginning at noon at Swamp Cat Brewery, 1943 Fowler St., in Fort Myers. The community event will feature craft beer, live music, games, giveaways and fundraising to support Calusa Waterkeeper’s work for ...

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

Should the Town of Fort Myers Beach staff approve the new London Bay hotel, condo tower and workforce housing project submitted under the Live Local Act if it doesn't meet the town's land use regulations and Comprehensive Plan?

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