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Your Town Council For The Next 2 Years

On Tuesday, 2,508 of the eligible 3,279 eligible Fort Myers Beach voters went to the polls and elected Anita Cereceda, Tom Brady, and Rebecca Link to the Town Council. Cereceda received the most votes with 1,768, followed by Brady with 1,510. Rebecca Link retains her seat with 1,334 votes. Ed...

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Sanibel man accused of grabbing teen by throat over traffic violation

A Southwest Florida man has been arrested in suspicion of attacking two teenage boys. Gregory McPhedrain, 57, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 5, three days after being accused of grabbing one of the teen victims by the neck and attempting to throw him against the ground, according to a police report. Because the victims are minors, the News-Press will not name them. The teens, who had been fishing along John Morris Road, were heading home. Detectives said McPhedrain was driving toward the intersection that the boys were approaching and, it appeared McPhedrain was not going to stop at the sign, the victims tried getting his attention. McPhedrain drove away from the teens, made a U-turn and drove toward the boys again, throwing water on them as he passed, according to the report. The suspect then made a second U-turn, parked his vehicle on the sidewalk and walked toward the teens. A verbal altercation began between the suspect and victims, and one of the teens began walking toward McPhedrain’s vehicle to take a picture of McPhedrain’s license plate. McPhedrain grabbed one of the teens by the back of his neck and front of his throat and tried to throw him onto

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Bringing 'joy' to students, parents during high school football season

For today's "What We Do", our weekly touch base with our journalists and asking them questions about what they cover and the content they create, we catch up with photo journalist Andrew West to ask him about one of his favorite photos of 2026, so far. Question: Where and when was this photo taken and time of day? Answer: Friday, Sept. 18. 2026 at about 9 p.m. What were you trying to capture or express? I was trying to capture movement in slow motion of the dance team from Gulf Coast High School performing in the stands during a high school football game between Gulf Coast and Fort Myers. What type of lens/equipment did you use to get this image? This image was shot using a Sony A7iv with a 200-600 mm lens at 600 with an ISO of 200 at f/11 and 1/1.25 second shutter speed. Which is essentially just under one full second Any challenges with lighting, or anything else environmental? Night time shooting always has its challenges. I always look for how light is falling on a subject. When you narrowed it down, what were the factors for this photo we are looking at for making the

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Sanibel Faces Stalemate Over $10M Affordable Housing Grant

The Sanibel City Council’s agenda for its November 3, 2026, meeting included several Below Market Rate Housing issues. The City of Sanibel must bring its affordable housing program into compliance with the Fair Housing Act. “We have compliance-related concerns with the FHS. It’s incumbent upon us to act on...

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SanCap Chamber Supports Serenity on Sanibel Opening with Ribbon-Cutting

The latest boutique opening at Heart of the Islands brings serenity, connection, and creativity to Sanibel Island. The SanCap Chamber celebrated Serenity on Sanibel’s opening Nov. 5 with a ribbon-cutting at 1620B Periwinkle Way. “The chill vibe is palpable as soon as you enter Serenity on Sanibel,” said John...

Sanibel, FL · 1d

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Calusa Garden Club to sell locally grown poinsettias

Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island plans a holiday sale on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Marco Lutheran Church. The Holiday Sale will include fresh, locally grown poinsettias from American Farms, a Naples company, in addition to beautiful Thanksgiving floral designs that have been a hallmark of the club’s sale for the past 5 years. And local orchid grower Charlette Roman will be participating in the Holiday Sale, offering cuttings of a variety of orchids including vanda orchids.

Marco Island, FL · 1d

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Where to eat on Thanksgiving in Southwest Florida: A quick guide

It’s already November, and that means Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And if you haven’t made dining plans , don’t worry just yet. Plenty of restaurants will be serving turkey, ham, prime rib and much more on Nov. 26. Here’s a small taste of what’s cooking, from Cape Coral to Bonita Springs . Cape Coral, Pine Island Ariani: The longtime Cape Coral gem will have its regular menu, daily specials and its annual turkey dinner from 1-7 p.m. Reservations recommended by calling (239) 772-8000. 1529 SE 15th Terrace; find on Facebook Cruisers: Seatings for this Thanksgiving dinner buffet are at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Roast turkey, Virginia baked ham, homemade dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato soufflé, green bean casserole, stewed tomatoes, pumpkin and apple pies and more are on the menu. $29.95 per person. Reservations required. (239) 673-8002. 1517 SE 47 th Terrace. Find on Facebook Eagle’s Nest: This Pine Island restaurant is offering its regular menu, plus a traditional Thanksgiving special. Community members who could use a helpful hand will receive a complimentary meal thanks to turkey donations from the Pine Island Gentleman Society. Opens at 11 a.m. 10880 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia; (239) 558-5577; find on Facebook

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Top 5 bakeries to order Thanksgiving pie from this year

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. Don't wait until the last minute to order the best part of a Thanksgiving feast: dessert. From grocery stores to local bakeries, we've rounded up five spots in Naples to grab a Thanksgiving pie from this year. Angelic Desserts offers bite-size and personal-size key lime pies, plus full-size banana cream, coconut cream, campfire cream, peanut butter cream flavors. Pies can also be made gluten-free. Place your order online at angelicdesserts.com . (2355 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Suite 116, Naples; 239-219-5118; angelicdesserts.com ) The Fresh Market offers fresh pies in classic fall flavors like old fashioned apple, Southern pecan, caramel apple and pumpkin, plus fruity options like blueberry, cherry, lemon meringue, and strawberry rhubarb. Orders can be placed online or in-store. (Multiple locations; thefreshmarket.com ) Perkins offers several types of pie for pick-up or delivery, including banana cream, caramel apple, cherry, French silk, coconut cream, Heath crunch cheesecake, lemon meringue, peanut butter and wildberry. There's several locations across Southwest Florida, including one in Naples off Pine Ridge Road. (3585 Pine Ridge Road, Naples; 239-596-0700; perkinsrestaurants.com ) Sandra's Sweet and Savory Cafe & Bakery/Pie Shop has a variety

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Beach Voters Save Fire Department, Mosquito Board

If it was’nt for the voters on Fort Myers Beach, both the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department and Mosquito Control Board would be gone. As it turns out, Representative Adam Botana’s plan to dissolve both went down to defeat on the ballot November 3rd. Voters on Fort Myers...

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 2d

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Sanibel Clears Path for Island Cow to Rebuild With Mini Golf After Fire, Ian

The Island Cow, a longtime favorite among Sanibel residents, is on track to rise again from the wreckage left by a 2022 kitchen fire and Hurricane Ian — this time with a twist nobody saw coming: the island's first mini golf course right next door to the dining room. Sanibel City Council has amended an ordinance to allow the popular Periwinkle Way restaurant to rebuild with the recreational amenity attached, according to Gulf Coast News, though the final design for the site has not yet been submitted.

Sanibel, FL · 1d

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Nation’s Hottest Spot Hits 91 Degrees Near Everglades City, Florida While Bridgeport, California Drops to 14, Leaving a Huge 77 Degree Gap Across the Lower 48

EVERGLADES CITY, FLORIDA — Florida had the hottest spot in the country on Friday, November 6. The national high was 91 degrees, recorded 5 miles northeast of Everglades City in Collier County, along the edge of Everglades National Park. Across the country, the national low was just 14 degrees in Bridgeport, California, a high mountain town on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada. That leaves a 77-degree gap between the warmest and coldest spots in the lower 48 states on the same day. These figures are preliminary and do not include Alaska or Hawaii.

Everglades City, FL · 1d

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Sanibel Moves Forward With Limited E-Bike Path Access

The Sanibel City Council on Nov. 3, 2026, approved a draft ordinance to go to second reading and public hearing on December 1, 2026, at 9:05 a.m. The draft Ordinance would retain the general prohibition on Class 2 and Class 3 electric bicycles on City bicycle paths and shared use paths, while establishing a limited exception for qualifying individuals age 16 or older who obtain and display a City-issued shared use path access permit and comply with permit conditions.

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Sanibel Council Adopts Ordinance for Mini Golf

At the March 31, 2026, Sanibel City Council meeting, Vice Mayor Holly Smith requested and received the City Council’s consensus to add a discussion item to the April 21, 2026, City Council meeting agenda to allow “miniature golf” as a conditional use within the Land Development Code.

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Sanibel Council Considers Expiring Deadlines

The Sanibel City Council at its November 3, 2026 meeting, addressed a number of issues related to the nearing expiration dates of several provisions of the Code. (1) Nonconformances. Extend the deadline to re-establish nonconforming uses & structures substantially damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ian. That deadline expires December 31, 2026, and Council extended it to December 31, 2027.

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