July 10, 2026 By Nathan Mayberg

Yoga instructor delivers paradise of mind on beach

Sunset Beach Resort breaks ground at Times Square

Lee County Supervisor of Elections begins mailing 2026 Elections Notice

Rescue effort of cormorant on Fort Myers Beach unsuccessful

Fort Myers Beach Lions Club to award scholarships, announces Shrimp Festival dates

Property across from Margaritaville goes up for sale weeks after winning approval from Town Council to eliminate parking

July 7, 20263 min read

One month after gaining approval from the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council to be allowed a variance from the town's land development code, in order to eliminate all required parking spaces at 1161 and 1165 Estero Boulevard, property owner John Richard has put the land up for sale. The lot, ...

Sunset Beach Resort to break ground Monday at Times Square

July 6, 20264 min read

Terry Persaud announced he will be breaking ground at his Times Square property on Monday for the Sunset Beach Tropical Resort, a planned entertainment center and hotel. The development will replace the former Sunset Beach Tropical Grill and The Playmore Tiki Bar, which was destroyed by ...

Photos from Fort Myers Beach Fourth of July Parade

July 4, 20261 min read

Photos from the Fort Myers Beach Fourth of July Parade, celebrating 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida raises funds for wildlife hospital

July 14, 2026 3 min read

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida's annual Wildlife Baby Shower inspired overwhelming community support for the organization's von Arx Wildlife Hospital, raising more than $37,800 through cash and in-kind donations to help care for Southwest Florida's injured and orphaned native wildlife. ...

New county program rewards outdoor exploration with exclusive offers, prizes

July 12, 2026 2 min read

This summer, the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau invites travelers to trade screen time for sunshine and unforgettable outdoor adventures with the launch of Summer Nature Navigators. Just in time for July's Parks and Recreation Month, the new seasonal program encourages families and ...

Stein sentenced to life

July 10, 2026 3 min read

One of the teens convicted in the death of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon Miller was sentenced to life in prison Friday. Thomas Roy Stein, 18, was sentenced to life for first-degree felony murder in the March 17, 2024 shooting. Stein also was sentenced to 15 years for three counts of attempted ...

Guest Commentary | Property tax reform amendment threatens conservation measures

June 22, 2026 4 min read

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 ...

Proposed homestead property exemption expansion gives illusion that government can be free

June 9, 2026 6 min read

Appropriately coinciding with the official start of hurricane season Gov. Ron DeSantis called for a special legislative session to push his “Save Our Homes From Excessive Property Taxes” plan to slash, if not eliminate, property taxes The State Legislature obliged, passing a ...

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