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Queen tribute band kicks off river concert season at the Ford and Edison Winter Estates

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Does your Friday night need a little Radio Ga Ga?. The Ford and Edison Winter Estates in Fort Myers is kicking off its river concert season Friday with a performance by The Almighty Queen, a Queen tribute band. Gates open at 6 p.m., the stage...

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Mayor calls special meeting for $400 million solid waste contract discussion

RFP Proposal – FCC Environmental Services Florida, LLC (2) A special meeting to consider a $400 million contract for the collection of solid waste has been called for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m, 90 minutes ahead of the swearing in of new and returning council members. The current Cape Coral...

Cape Coral, 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 · 2d
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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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Vote to make the old Fort Myers Beach pier a Lego set, North Port man asks

NORTH PORT, Fla. — In Andrew Polillo's North Port home it's no secret that he's a Lego lifer. From spaceship to castles to this decked out pirate ship, Andrew's creations are countless. "I bought the lighthouse, and then that's what started the trickle-down effect," said Andrew. But after a...

North Port, FL · 1d

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City to host roundtable for retail businesses

The city of Cape Coral invites retail businesses to attend a Business & Industry Roundtable on Friday, Nov. 20, at City Hall. City officials will meet with owners and operators to discuss opportunities to strengthen the Cape’s position as a desirable location for new retailers while promoting current businesses within the city.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Lee County bed tax collections hit second-highest level

Lee County bed tax collections reached the second-highest level in history for fiscal 2026 as the area continues to recover from Hurricane Ian, county data shows. Lee County collected $56.95 million in tourist development taxes in the fiscal year ending in September, a 21.6% increase over last year. That’s second only to fiscal 2022, an anomaly since it represented pent-up demand following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lee County, 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 · 3d

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Pompano Beach Lands Florida's First Cat Compact Dealership, 100+ South Florida Jobs Expected

A new Caterpillar-branded equipment dealership is set to open its doors in Pompano Beach on Dec. 1, bringing small-footprint construction machinery, rentals, parts and bilingual service to local contractors under a fresh sub-brand called Cat Compact. Coastal Construction Equipment says the location will be the first of its kind in Florida, with a second Cat Compact dealership planned for the Fort Myers area soon after.

Pompano Beach, FL · 3d

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Estero Had Electric Lights Before the Story Was Finished

The great machine at Koreshan State Park looks less like a religious relic than the centerpiece of a municipal power station. That is partly what makes it so revealing. Visitors arrive to learn about an unusual community and its beliefs, then encounter a heavy engine that had to do an entirely practical job: make electricity.

Estero, FL · 3d

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The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools hosts 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala

The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools proudly hosted its 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala on Friday, Nov. 6, celebrating four decades of impact and looking ahead to the future of education in the Lee County community. “The 40th celebration of The Foundation represented so much about what is good in...

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Fort Myers Boat Show brings hundreds of boats downtown

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—The 54th annual Fort Myers Boat Show is happening through Sunday, Nov. 15, right in downtown Fort Myers. Hundreds of boats have filled the downtown area for the four-day event. Visitors can see fishing boats, center consoles, pontoons and larger vessels, along with boating accessories, from Centennial Park to the Caloosa Sound Convention Center and surrounding downtown streets.

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Help shape Fort Myers through online survey

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—The city of Fort Myers is asking the public to help shape the future of downtown streets. The city, the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization and their partners are studying improvements along First Street and Second Street/Seaboard Street from Fowler Street to the intersection of First Street and Seaboard Street. Following the 2023 two-way conversion, the city said it was exploring long-term changes to make the corridor safer and more accessible for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and transit users.

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Collier approves up to 54 townhomes in Hacienda Lakes

Collier County commissioners approved a rezoning to allow a subdistrict of up to 54 townhomes on 10.28 acres in Hacienda Lakes in East Naples. The Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 10 agreed to amend the growth-management plan to allow M/I Homes of Fort Myers/Naples LLC to add a subdistrict at 3810 Hacienda Lakes Parkway. The changes include a new land-use designation and rezoning land on the south side of the parkway from a rural-agricultural zoning district to a residential planned-unit development. Before the project can move forward, it must receive approval from the Florida Department of Commerce and the South Florida Water Management District.

Collier County, FL · 4d

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State rejects Collier golf course plan over missed deadline

A developer’s plans to build an upscale members-only golf course on a failing 169-acre citrus grove in East Naples hit another roadblock after the state rejected the proposal because of a missed deadline. As a result, Collier County will have to hold four more public hearings from December through...

Collier County, FL · 3d

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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 · 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 · 4d

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Cape Coral and Children's Advocacy Center launch holiday toy drive

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Cape Coral is partnering with the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida for a holiday toy drive. A giving tree will be in the lobby of Cape Coral City Hall at 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard. Residents can choose a tag for a child and donate a new, unwrapped toy.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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‘Everything else is on the chopping block’: Lee County weighs cuts, including Civic Center

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County is preparing for significant budget cuts as Amendment 3 is expected to reduce property tax revenue by $109 million, forcing tough decisions about funding priorities. "We're losing essentially 26% of the money we had to work with," Commissioner Brian Hamman said. Hamman stressed...

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Sinking Lee County apartment building sits vacant for 3 years as residents seek updates

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — An apartment building at the 81 West Apartments complex in Lee County has been vacant for three years due to noticeable sinking, prompting residents to call for transparency from property management. "It does look like, like it's about to collapse," said Christian Cowan, a resident...

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