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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.

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Monkey Bar Steak & Seafood marks two decades

Will celebrate milestone anniversary with special $20 menu, daylong live entertainment. A Cape Coral restaurant has been hanging around for quite some time will celebrate a milestone anniversary this Saturday. Monkey Bar Steak & Seafood will mark 20 years of business in the Cape, with $20 specials and entertainment from...

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The Financial Wire

UnitedHealthcare says Lee Health intends to leave its Medicare Advantage network Jan. 1, 2027, and Sarasota Memorial says renewing its contract appears very unlikely

UnitedHealthcare sent Lee Health a proposal on Oct. 30 to keep its Medicare Advantage and commercial members in network, and the insurer’s Lee Health notice, updated Nov. 3, says the Lee County system still intends to leave both networks starting Jan. 1, 2027. Across the Gulf Coast in Sarasota, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System says... The post UnitedHealthcare says Lee Health intends to leave its Medicare Advantage network Jan. 1, 2027, and Sarasota Memorial says renewing its contract appears very unlikely appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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.

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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...

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Alva and Lehigh Acres add schools as Lee County enrollment falls

ALVA, Fla. (WINK)—The Lee County School District is preparing to open four new schools in the Lehigh Acres and Alva area as enrollment trends move in opposite directions across the district. The new Alva High School is slated to open in time for the 2027 school year. Three additional...

Lee County, FL · 9h

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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.

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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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Lee County parents voice concerns over proposed school closures

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County School District is considering closing Tice Elementary and Orangewood Elementary, a proposal that could affect around 1,000 students and 60 teachers, leaving parents searching for answers and expressing frustration. Nicole Doss, a mother of an Orangewood Elementary kindergarten student, shared her disappointment...

Lee County, FL · 16h

Insurance Journal

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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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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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...

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Shoe drive to support local students

The Jr. Jones Memorial Fund is accepting new unwrapped shoes for the holidays, with the goal of collecting enough to donate 600 pairs to local elementary students. The fund was created to honor the memory and legacy of J.R. Jones, whose life continues to inspire a mission of helping children and families in the community.

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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...

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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.

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LIVE SW FL high school football: Lee, Collier region quarterfinal scores

And now the fun really begins. Southwest Florida had 12 teams make the FHSAA football postseason. Now let's see who can go the furthest and maybe finish the year hoisting a trophy. Follow our area teams in Week 1 of the playoffs with our scoreboard below as we keep you updated on all these regional quarterfinal matchups. Stream FHSAA football playoff games on NFHS Network You can read our previews for this week's games BY CLICKING HERE . See all our 2026 high school football coverage up to this point BY CLICKING HERE . .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: LIVE SW FL high school football: Lee, Collier region quarterfinal scores Our editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.

Fort Myers, FL · 10h

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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...