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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.

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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.

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Marco Island Vietnam memorial gives veterans a long-awaited honor

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. (WINK) — A Vietnam memorial years in the making was unveiled at Veterans Community Park on Marco Island on Veterans Day. The memorial features seven bronze figures that honor the men and women who served in Vietnam. The figures include soldiers, a combat nurse, a wounded warrior and a military dog with his handler.

Marco Island, FL · 2d
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Veterans Community Park on Marco Island unveils Vietnam memorial

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. (WINK) — American Legion Post 404 on Marco Island will unveil a Vietnam memorial at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, at Veterans Community Park. WINK News got a first look at the statues before the ceremony. Six years of fundraising, planning and construction led to the unveiling nearly six decades after the war.

Marco Island, 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 · 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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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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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 · 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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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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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 · 1d

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Fort Myers hosts workshops on downtown street improvements

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers city officials are seeking public input on potential improvements to First and Second streets in the downtown area through two public workshops. City officials are inviting residents, business owners, and other interested individuals to attend the workshops, which will focus on upgrades to...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Ortiz Avenue widening project nearing completion in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — After more than two and a half years of construction, the Ortiz Avenue widening project in Fort Myers is nearing completion, with all four lanes expected to open by the end of 2026. The project is expanding Ortiz Avenue from two lanes to four...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Donalds names transition team leaders

Manuel Kadre, chairman of the University of Miami Board of Trustees and CEO of the luxury auto dealer Kollective Auto Group, has been named chairman of Governor-elect Byron Donalds' transition team. Donalds, a U.S. House member from Naples, said the team is “already working diligently to ensure that our administration...

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Naples Air Force veteran, wife reflect on perseverance through 31 Desert Storm missions

NAPLES, Fla. — Most love stories start with bright ideas of the future, but as Kathy and Gerald Pease will tell you, it's impossible to anticipate all that's in store. "You have no idea what's ahead," said Kathy. "My dad was in the military, my grandfather was in the...

Naples, FL · 1d

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Naples Artcrafters start new season Nov. 14 in Cambier Park

The Naples Artcrafters will host their first juried fine art and craft show of the new season on Saturday, Nov. 14. The event showcases the work of juried local artists and craftsmen who will be selling their paintings, jewelry, pottery, art glass, sculptures and more in lovely Cambier Park, which is located on 8th Street South, just one block south of 5th Ave South in downtown Naples.

Naples, FL · 4d

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Fort Myers American Legion Post 192 works to save historic Dunbar home

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—American Legion Post 192 honored veterans on Veterans Day while working to preserve its historic place in the Dunbar community. Veterans and community members gathered for prayer, recognition, honor and reflection on military service. Red, white and blue filled the post during the observance. The post...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Cape Coral veterans advocate for full-service VA hospital to address health care challenges

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Veterans in Cape Coral are pushing for the expansion of their VA clinic into a full-service hospital to ease the difficulties of traveling long distances for critical health care. Jeremiah Clay, a Marine Corps veteran who served for 10 years, reflected on his time in...

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d