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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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Cape Coral community fridge faces daily $150 fines

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Cape Coral community fridge that has served the community for over five years is at risk of $150 daily fines if city approval for an enclosure isn’t granted by Nov. 15. Dionne Lopez, owner of the Cape Coral community fridge, said, "God put...

Cape Coral, FL · 18h

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Cape Coral, Florida that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Cape Coral, Florida — a city where the sun glances off a thousand canals, where pastel houses line the water’s edge and the scent of salt mingles with the perfume of jasmine and basil. Here, neighbors wave from porches, fishermen cast lines at dawn, and the laughter of children echoes through palm-shaded parks. Cape Coral is a tapestry of newcomers and old souls, of snowbirds and sun-chasers, of families who gather for Sunday feasts and friends who linger over espresso as the day fades.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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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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Cape Coral bald eagle rescued after fight with rival eagle

SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK)—A female bald eagle rescued from Cape Coral arrived at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Monday after what the clinic believed was a fight with another eagle. CROW's medical team found minor scrapes and abrasions on the eagle's feet that appeared to come...

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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SWFL families face some of the highest health insurance prices ever seen

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)- Families in Southwest Florida who rely on Affordable Care Act marketplace plans are facing steep 2027 premium increases. COVID-era enhanced federal subsidies are no longer being extended, meaning families are left footing a much bigger bill. Tyler McClosky, owner of Rocket Health, helps Southwest Florida residents navigate health insurance options.

Desoto County, FL · 1d

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‘Environmental graffiti’: Offshore scars remain from Fort Myers Beach sand dredging

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — A multi-million-dollar beach nourishment project has restored seven miles of Fort Myers Beach, but environmentalists are raising concerns about the scars left offshore and their potential impact on marine habitats. Thirty years after his first visit to Fort Myers Beach, Woody Stenstron shared his...

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 1d

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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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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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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

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Cape Coral elected leaders prepare for city issues before swearing-in

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Cape Coral's incoming leaders got a crash course in city government as they prepared to take office. Mayor-elect Rick Erickson, District 1's Dave Newton and District 6's Annette Warren heard from the city attorney, auditor, clerk, the fire and police departments and the Cape Coral Charter Schools Authority. The transition session focused on the work ahead during the next four years.

Cape Coral, FL · 20h

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Championship golf meets a new era of luxury at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón

Discover a classic Naples retreat reimagined at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, where championship golf and a new era of luxury come together. From redesigned guest rooms and suites to a light-filled lobby, elevated Club Lounge, and new dining destinations, the resort offers an exceptional setting for your next golf getaway.

Naples, 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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Best Realtor in Naples, FL: Susan Heller of eXp Realty Surpasses $500M in Career Sales and 3,500 Homes Sold Across Southwest Florida

Susan Heller Announces Career Sales Milestone Across Southwest Florida Susan Heller, a real estate broker with eXp Realty, has surpassed $500 million in career sales and more than 3,500 homes sold across Southwest Florida. The milestone reflects more than three decades of work representing buyers and sellers in Bonita Springs, Naples, Estero, Fort Myers, Cape […]

Naples, FL · 1d

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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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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 · 2d

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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 · 19h

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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