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Hands Helping Paws sets record

The donations made at the “Hands Helping Paws” event held over Thanksgiving at the Lani Kai Island Resort on Fort Myers Beach have gone to good use. The benefit, organized by longtime Lani Kai Island Resort bartender Sandy Knapp aided the animal rescue organizations Animal Refuge Center ...

The north lot entrance to Lovers Key State Park, long a tough spot for parking, has recently been leveled off with sand. Gone are the tricky bumps and potholes motorists used to encounter on their way to the beach and trails at the entrance.

The Estero Island Historic Society will be holding a 100-year-old birthday bash for its historic cottage home on Saturday, Dec. 18. There will be an open house and celebration at the historic cottage (nicknamed “We're Here”) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cottage is is located at 161 Bay Road, ...

Arts, cars and crafts at American Legion

Those searching for clues for a return to normal could take solace in the sight of classic cars, surrounded by artwork and handcrafts on a sunny day at the American Legion Post 274 on Fort Myers Beach this past Wednesday. The back parking lot to the hall off Buttonwood Road was full of cars ...

Wines of the Holy Land this Saturday

St. Raphael's Episcopal Church on Fort Myers Beach will be hosting a special “Wines of the Holy Land” wine-tasting event with “wine whisperer” and educator Jerry Greenfield. As the church tells it in an email, Greenfield “de-mystifies” the subject of wine through writings and live ...

The Estero Island Garden Club and the Fort Myers Beach Library are teaming up again with the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. An “Angel Tree” on the third floor of the library with ornaments have information containing gift wish lists for children in the county. Those wishing to ...