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Lee County Supervisor of Elections begins mailing 2026 Elections Notice

Lee County Supervisor of Elections Jenna Persons-Mulicka has begun mailing the 2026 Primary and General Elections Notice to approximately 448,000 residential mailboxes within Lee County. The notice is provided in English and Spanish and includes information on how to register to vote and ...

Sunset Beach Resort to break ground Monday at Times Square

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 ...

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Conservancy of Southwest Florida raises funds for wildlife hospital

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. ...

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New county program rewards outdoor exploration with exclusive offers, prizes

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 ...

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Stein sentenced to life

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 ...

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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 ...

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New poll question for Fort Myers Beach Observer Do you support the proposed state constitutional amendment up for referendum to give homestead property owners an exemption from local municipal government taxes for up to $250,000 of their property's value?

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