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ECS beats Canterbury 35-14, Sentinels win first playoff game in 17 years

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The high school football postseason officially kicked off on Thursday with the new Independent League playoff format making its debut as two crosstown rivals faced off for the chance to keep playing football. The 9-1 Canterbury Cougars hosted Evangelical Christian in the Pool B Regional...

Fort Myers, FL · 18h
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Fort Myers Beach Sand Sculpting Championship Returns With 29 Artists, 250th Birthday Theme

Sand sculptors from as far away as the Netherlands and England are set to converge on Fort Myers Beach later this month to compete in a contest that organizers say will carve America's 250th birthday right into the shoreline. The 36th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship runs Thursday, Nov. 19, through Monday, Nov. 23, on the beach behind DiamondHead Beach Resort and Estero Island Beach Club at 2000 Estero Blvd.

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 2d
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Lee Health to Relocate, Expand Primary Care Clinic on Sanibel

Lee Health is expanding primary care access on Sanibel Island through a new lease agreement for a portion of the Bank of the Islands building, paving the way for the health system to relocate and expand its existing island primary care clinic. Bank of the Islands will continue its operations at the property.

Sanibel, FL · 3d
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Entrees Caribbean Pot Plans New Location in North Fort Myers

Entrees Caribbean Pot is planning a new restaurant in North Fort Myers, Florida, bringing Caribbean-inspired cuisine to the area. The proposed establishment is planned for 4521 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33917. According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, an application for Entrees Caribbean Pot was filed on November 6, 2026. The project is currently listed as in process under the agency’s plan review and initial review category.

North Fort Myers, FL · 2d
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FISH JOG N JAM Draws 602 Participants, Beach Concert Set for Dec. 5

Runners, walkers and families gathered at the Sanibel Community House on Nov. 7 for FISH of SanCap’s annual JOG N JAM 10K, 5K and Kids Fun Run, which drew 602 registered participants. One of FISH’s largest annual fundraisers, the event continues Dec. 5 with the JAM beach concert on Captiva. Proceeds support FISH programs and services for people who live and work on Sanibel and Captiva.

Sanibel, FL · 3d

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This Week’s New Property Listings for Sanibel, Captiva

Data provided courtesy of Eric Pfeifer, Broker-Owner, Pfeifer Realty Group, based on information from the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS® for the period 11/04/26 – 11/10/26. Address ClassPriceSubdivision / Condo Name. 1627 Lands End Vlg 1627, CaptivaCondo$1,050,000.00Lands End Village. 1252 South Seas Plantation Rd 1252, CaptivaCondo$2,700,000.00Seabreeze...

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Bunche Beach to close for repairs after Hurricane Isaias damage

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Hurricane Isaias caused erosion and damage at Bunche Beach in Lee County, prompting a temporary closure for repairs. Steve Brown, a frequent visitor to the area, said Bunche Beach has been impacted by multiple hurricanes over the years, including Hurricane Ian. "There was a lot...

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Southwest Florida veterans push for full-service hospital in Cape Coral

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — Federal officials are laying the groundwork to bring a full-scale Veterans Affairs hospital to Cape Coral. In December, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will decide when to conduct a ‘market assessment,’ according to Alan White, a U.S. Air Force veteran who chairs a committee pushing for the hospital. The assessments analyze local health care needs that help the VA modernize it’s network.

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

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FGCU announces signing of Israel “Izzy” Tchoubfong to National Letter of Intent

FORT MYERS, Fla. – FGCU head coach Pat Chambers announced the signing of Israel "Izzy" Tchoubfong to a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday. A wing who can score anywhere on the floor, he averaged 17.0 points and 5.2 rebounds over the summer in the Capitol Hoops Summer League playing for Our Lady of Good Counsel. This season, he will suit up for The Bullis School in his native Maryland before heading to Southwest Florida next year.

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Fort Myers hosts workshops on downtown street improvements

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers city officials are seeking public input on potential improvements to First and Second streets in the downtown area through two public workshops. City officials are inviting residents, business owners, and other interested individuals to attend the workshops, which will focus on upgrades to...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Halloween Nights featured frights, lights and plenty of treats

Just as the days began to grow shorter and the nights darker and more mysterious in early October, Babcock Ranch opened its Haunted Nights attraction in Curry Commerce Center. More than a haunted house, the expansive air-conditioned indoor space offered a Halloween themed amusement park under one roof for the month. Before entering, visitors found their way through an easy […] The post Halloween Nights featured frights, lights and plenty of treats first appeared on Babcock Ranch Telegraph .

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Costly ambulance rides lead some Gulf Coast patients to drive themselves to the ER

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Rising ambulance costs are causing people on the Gulf Coast to reconsider calling for emergency medical transport, even in potentially life-threatening situations. Matt Ward recently experienced chest tension and feared it might be a heart attack, prompting him to consider calling for an ambulance. "I...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Ortiz Avenue widening project nearing completion in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — After more than two and a half years of construction, the Ortiz Avenue widening project in Fort Myers is nearing completion, with all four lanes expected to open by the end of 2026. The project is expanding Ortiz Avenue from two lanes to four...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members are set to lose Lee Health in Southwest Florida and M Health Fairview in Minnesota on Jan. 1 unless they switch plans by Dec. 7

Medicare Advantage members who have UnitedHealthcare plans are set to lose two large health systems on Jan. 1, 2027: Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida, and M Health Fairview in Minnesota. People in those plans who want to keep seeing the same hospitals and doctors have until Dec. 7 to move to a plan that […]

Fort Myers, FL · 11h

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Three companies open their doors for business on B Street

B Street will soon be a hive of activity with more businesses moving into their new spaces throughout the coming months. From innovative eateries and boutiques to a distillery and cigar shop, the new walkable shopping and dining district will offer a creative path for residents, visitors and entrepreneurs in Babcock Ranch. Pop’s Barber Co. gives a modern cut with […] The post Three companies open their doors for business on B Street first appeared on Babcock Ranch Telegraph .

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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North Fort Myers Fights To Save Civic Center As Lee County Eyes $109M Budget Hole

North Fort Myers residents are speaking out against the possible permanent closure of the Lee County Civic Center, a decades-old gathering spot now caught in the middle of a budget crunch tied to Amendment 3. The venue, which has hosted everything from concerts to the county fair since 1978, could be shuttered as commissioners look for ways to close a massive property-tax revenue gap.

North Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Gulf Coast consignment stores see surge as shoppers seek economic ease

NAPLES, Fla. — Consignment stores in Fort Myers and Naples are seeing more customers turning to second-hand shopping and selling to manage financial pressures amid rising costs. "The customers that bring things into consign with us are looking to get a little extra money," said Jennifer Johnson, owner of...

Naples, FL · 2d

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Room to grow: Babcock Ranch couple upsizes for grandchildren, donates $10,000 to local charities

For Armen and Belinda Kabodian, their lakefront home in Edgewater Shores had everything they needed as they transitioned to retirement and a seasonal lifestyle in Babcock Ranch. During their three years in the neighborhood, they’ve met wonderful neighbors, enjoyed the water views and savored breathtaking sunrises. As the seventh residence they’ve built during their 33 years of marriage, it was also the best built, Armen said.

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Cape Coral pool services that keep weekly cleaning on track

Top 5Pool service · Cape Coral, FL·Checked Nov 10, 2026. In Cape Coral, weekly pool cleaning is about more than a skim and a quick look at the water. We read the reviews for 5 services, with an eye on dependable visits, useful updates and the questions worth asking before you call.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Avelo Opens McKinney Base With Fort Myers Flight

MCKINNEY, TEXAS — Avelo Airlines (XP) opened its McKinney National Airport (DTX) base on November 11, with a Fort Myers departure marking the start of commercial airline service and the opening of the airport's passenger terminal. The airline says the inaugural departed at 09:00 local time for Southwest Florida...

Mckinney, TX · 1d