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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 · 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 · 3d

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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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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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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 · 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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King Risk Acquires Fort Myers’ Lott & Gaylor Agency

King Risk Partners, one of the largest insurance brokerages in the US, is now a little bigger after the acquisition of Lott & Gaylor Insurance agency in Fort Myers, Florida. Lott & Gaylor has more than 40 years in the business in southwest Florida, offering homeowners, condominium, boat insurance and commercial property and liability coverage. David Maxwell is president and owner, since 2006.

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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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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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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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

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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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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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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 · 2d

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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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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 · 10h

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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...

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Before replacing an AC in Bonita Springs, read these reviews

Top 4HVAC · Bonita Springs, FL·Checked Nov 10, 2026. My Jersey house logic didn't survive Florida, especially where AC and insurance paperwork meet. I read the Bonita Springs reviews for replacement work, then pulled out the questions worth asking before anyone takes out your old system.

Bonita Springs, FL · 2d

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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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Men’s Golf adds five in 2027 signing class

FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Florida Gulf Coast University men's golf team and head coach Lee McCoy have announced a five-member signing class: Cornelius Farhang, Chase Larson, Ludwig Libera, Ranveer Mitroo and Nico Muellner. The signees come from five countries: Austria, India, Norway, Sweden and the United States. The class is headlined by Austria's Muellner, who is currently ranked No. 316 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR).

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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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