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Lee County Domestic Animal Services announces ‘November to Remember’ adoption promotion

Lee County Domestic Animal Services is making November a month to remember with special adoption savings designed to help more pets find loving homes. Throughout November, adult dog and cat/kitten adoptions will be just $25. Anyone adopting a cat or kitten can adopt a feline friend at no additional charge, giving two deserving cats the chance to find a home together.

Lee County, FL · 1d
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The News-Press

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New Florida affordable housing projects take shape with hefty demand

Southwest Florida is seeing a growing push to create and preserve affordable housing as communities look for ways to help workers, families and longtime residents remain in the region . Last week marked the opening of a 144-unit affordable housing community in Fort Myers, while a new workforce housing development with 15 below-market-rate apartments is scheduled to debut Wednesday on Sanibel. Housing preservation organizations are also expanding locally in an effort to help existing homeowners stay in their homes. The projects come as national data continues to show housing affordability pressures making homeownership harder to achieve for many Americans. Rising home prices, elevated mortgage rates and a limited supply of attainable housing have pushed many would-be buyers to the sidelines. The local activity mirrors concerns outlined in last week's new National Association of Realtors' 2026 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, which found first-time purchasers remain historically underrepresented in the housing market and continue to enter homeownership later in life. Here's what to know. What new affordable housing opened in Southwest Florida last week? While affordability concerns persist nationwide, several Southwest Florida projects are aimed at increasing housing opportunities for workers and lower-income residents. Thursday brought the official opening of

Fort Myers, FL · 3d

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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 · 1d
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Lehigh Acres lot that lost food trucks to zoning rules could become food truck plaza

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A vacant lot on Lee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres, once home to food trucks, may soon be transformed into a food truck plaza as developers prepare to meet with county officials next week to present their plans. "Here, in Lehigh, we've had it for four...

Lehigh Acres, FL · 1d
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Sanibel Fishing Pier to reopen following Hurricane Ian damage

SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK)—The City of Sanibel plans to reopen the Sanibel Fishing Pier with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The city said the ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. at the Sanibel Fishing Pier in Lighthouse Beach Park. The Sanibel Fishing Pier Restoration Committee partnered with the city on the event.

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Veteran-owned Cape Coral Indian restaurant gives back to those who served

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Masala Mantra Indian Restaurant was voted No. 1 in Cape Coral for six consecutive years and honored veterans with special offers. Masala Mantra Indian Restaurant opened in October 2019 when three friends took a chance on a dream. The team had little restaurant experience and limited money as it worked to bring Indian food and culture to Southwest Florida.

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

Deb Kowalski

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Cape Coral ants and roaches: what the reviews tell me

Top 3Pest control · Cape Coral, FL·Checked Nov 9, 2026. My Treasure Coast house taught me to ask what’s being treated, what gets written down, and what happens if the ants come back. I read the Cape Coral pest-control reviews with those questions in mind, especially the questions worth asking before anyone treats your kitchen.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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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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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 · 22h

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E-bike riders popping wheelies, weaving through Cape Coral traffic worry drivers

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Residents in Cape Coral are once again raising safety concerns about reckless e-bike riders, who have been seen swerving through traffic and performing stunts on busy roads. On Wednesday night, Gulf Coast News captured footage of four riders popping wheelies and weaving in and out...

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

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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 · 21h

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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 · 1d

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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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Growing Grounds in Bokeelia invites neighbors to Thanksgiving meal

BOKEELIA, Fla. (WINK) — A Bokeelia business owner is opening his family's Thanksgiving celebration to the community at Growing Grounds Farm and Market in Lee County. Since opening Jan. 1, Growing Grounds has grown from a produce stand and patch of farmland into a business with more for customers to see and take home.

Bokeelia, FL · 20h

Babcock Ranch Telegraph

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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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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 · 16h

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Margaritaville Serving Up Thanksgiving Buffet

Margaritaville Resort on Fort Myers Beach is inviting locals and visitors to celebrate Thanksgiving with a buffet in the ballroom or a festive menu at JWB Grill. Thanksgiving festivities begin on Thursday, Nov. 26, with the resort’s annual Thanksgiving Day Buffet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Compass Rose Ballroom on the License to Chill Terrace. The island-inspired spread features traditional holiday fare alongside coastal favorites, including roasted turkey, bourbon slow-cooked prime rib, locally sourced fish, tropical-glazed ham and an assortment of seasonal sides and desserts.

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 3d

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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 · 15h

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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 · 22h

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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 · 2d