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We Call An Exotic Masseuse!

Now, this isn't exactly what you might be thinking. The exotic masseuse we call is actually in the room with us. After some exotic massage road signs started popping up in Cape Coral, we imagined how the calls actually sound!. According to Gulf Coast News, "Bright purple signs featuring a...

Cape Coral, FL · 3d

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Backyard Bash Returns to Children's Museum of Naples

Mark your calendars for Backyard Bash, a 21+ event chaired by Annie Griffo and Gordana Radmilovic that invites adults to feel like kids again!. Get ready for a high-energy night featuring larger-than-life backyard games, delicious eats from local food trucks, a hand-picked selection of beer and wine, live and silent auctions, and live music.

Naples, FL · 2d

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Shoe drive to support local students

The Jr. Jones Memorial Fund is accepting new unwrapped shoes for the holidays, with the goal of collecting enough to donate 600 pairs to local elementary students. The fund was created to honor the memory and legacy of J.R. Jones, whose life continues to inspire a mission of helping children and families in the community.

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Sanibel tackles damage already done to the island, new threats looming

On a picture-perfect November evening, more than 100 people gathered to hear an unsettling assessment of Sanibel's future . The occasion was the Nov. 10 presentation of findings from the Sanibel Report 2.0, an update to the landmark 1976 document that helped shape how the island builds and what it protects. The new research examines changes to the island's shoreline, groundwater, wetlands and wildlife, and what they mean for the people who live there. Organized by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, the effort also included Florida Gulf Coast University, Naples Botanical Garden, the U.S. Geological Survey, the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, the city of Sanibel and other institutions. The effort is intended to help guide updates to the city's comprehensive land-use plan. Satellite imagery suggests Sanibel and Captiva have lost nearly half their mangrove cover since 2021. In San Carlos Bay, seagrass habitat declined by 25% to 30% between 2008 and 2021, even before Hurricane Ian. Saltwater has altered interior wetlands, leaving the recovery of some freshwater habitats uncertain. Protecting the islands could mean difficult choices about where development belongs, how beaches are used and who can afford to stay. The report explores options ranging from managed beach access

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Monkey Bar Steak & Seafood marks two decades

Will celebrate milestone anniversary with special $20 menu, daylong live entertainment. A Cape Coral restaurant has been hanging around for quite some time will celebrate a milestone anniversary this Saturday. Monkey Bar Steak & Seafood will mark 20 years of business in the Cape, with $20 specials and entertainment from...

Cape Coral, FL · 3d

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Four years after Hurricane Ian, 15 affordable apartments open for Sanibel workers

SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK) — Four years after Hurricane Ian destroyed 10 affordable workforce apartments on Sanibel, a new housing development is giving local workers a chance to live in the same community where they work. Community Housing and Resources (CHR) celebrated the opening of Harkey House on Periwinkle Way...

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Mitch's Cookies to Close East Naples Shop at End of November

Mitch's Cookies is closing its East Naples shop at the end of November. William "Mitch" Mitchell and his wife, Lynn Widun Mitchell, set that as the last day for the dessert and ice cream bar in a corner unit of Kings Lake Square, the Publix-anchored center at 4844 Davis Blvd.

Naples, FL · 2d

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Waste Pro sues Cape Coral over garbage contract

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — Cape Coral's longtime solid waste provider is suing the city over a deal that would hand over trash collection to a different company. Waste Pro filed an 850-page lawsuit against the city that claims Cape Coral didn't follow it's own guidelines for selecting a contractor. Waste Pro has exclusively collected Cape Coral's residential and commercial waste since 2010. Cape Coral twice renewed the deal, which expires in September of 2027.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Pirates power past Gulf Coast, advance to regional semifinals

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Port Charlotte Pirates opened their postseason with a statement Friday night, cruising past the Gulf Coast Sharks 73-17 in the first round of the FHSAA Class 4A playoffs. The top-seeded Pirates entered the postseason riding a six-game winning streak, looking to build on last...

Port Charlotte, FL · 1d

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Purple 'exotic massage’ signs pop up around Cape Coral, leaving parents uneasy

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Bright purple signs featuring a mermaid symbol and advertising exotic massages have appeared across Cape Coral, prompting residents to question their legality and express concerns about their impact on children. Photos of the signs have circulated widely on social media, generating hundreds of comments from...

Cape Coral, FL · 3d

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Wulfert Cemetery Added to Sanibel’s Register of Historic Landmarks

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to add Wulfert Cemetery to the Local Register of Historic Landmarks. Wulfert Cemetery was established within the Wulfert Point community when Josiah Dinkins donated one acre of land for burials. The parcel is owned by the City of Sanibel and covers approximately 0.957 acres. A 20-foot access easement to the cemetery runs through The Sanctuary.

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Guest Commentary | Transparency: What a load of garbage!

Transparency. We all campaign on it. We all promise it. Apparently, it’s easier to talk on the campaign trail than to actually practice it. Let’s talk trash … Literally. Cape Coral canceled its original Solid Waste RFP (Request for Proposal) and issued another requiring bidders to include plans for a transfer station (aka a DUMP … with a roof!) Meanwhile, Waste Pro had purchased property in District 7 for a reported $13.5 million (Lee County Property Appraiser’s website), and land-use changes were moving through the city.

Cape Coral, FL · 3d

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Northstar’s AI boom takes it from Naples to the Pentagon

A LinkedIn post about a new type of luxury home led a Bonita Springs-based construction company on an AI-fueled, exponential growth journey, mass-producing what looks like the love child of a Yeti cooler and a shipping container. Northstar Technologies, an offshoot of a 26-year-old construction company, originated in Naples in...

Naples, FL · 3d

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Village School of Naples boys golf earns first trip to states

NAPLES, Fla. (WINK)—The Village School of Naples boys golf team is headed to the state championships for the first time as a team. Students and faculty gave the Knights a sendoff on Nov. 13 as classmates lined the hallways to wish them well. Players posed for photos with their families and received new golf bags for the state championships.

Naples, FL · 1d

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Medicare Advantage members with Cigna HealthSpring, Wellcare, Humana or UnitedHealthcare plans in Florida, Colorado, Missouri and Arkansas lose in-network access to NCH, St. Vincent, NKC Health or White River hospitals for 2027 unless they switch by Dec. 7

Medicare Advantage members who rely on NCH in Naples, Florida, St. Vincent in Leadville, Colorado, NKC Health in North Kansas City, Missouri, or White River Health in Arkansas have until Dec. 7 to pick a plan that keeps their hospital in network for 2027. The hospitals are leaving different insurers, so a member’s exposure depends... The post Medicare Advantage members with Cigna HealthSpring, Wellcare, Humana or UnitedHealthcare plans in Florida, Colorado, Missouri and Arkansas lose in-network access to NCH, St. Vincent, NKC Health or White River hospitals for 2027 unless they switch by Dec. 7 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Leadville, CO · 5d

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Enjoy the cool-down while it lasts! | A warmer, windier pattern is ahead

Southwest Florida is getting a taste of early-season cooler weather this weekend, but the chilly mornings won't last much longer. Another cold start is expected Sunday before temperatures begin climbing through the week. By the middle of next week, highs will be back in the low 80s, with increasing humidity, gustier winds and a few showers returning to the forecast.

Naples, FL · 1d

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Benchmark GC Celebrates Workforce Housing Project on Sanibel

Benchmark General Contractors and Community Housing & Resources (CHR) celebrated the ribbon cutting for Harkey House at Riverview on Thursday, Nov. 12, marking the completion of a $5 million workforce housing project that provides 15 one-bedroom apartments at below-market rents on Sanibel Island. The building at 1517 Periwinkle Way is...

Sanibel, FL · 1d