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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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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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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.

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Cape Coral mayor-elect and new council members attend orientation ahead of swearing-in

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral mayor-elect Rick Erickson and incoming council members Annette Warren and Dave Newton are attending an orientation led by interim city manager Maureen Buice to learn the responsibilities of their new positions less than a week before they are sworn in. The orientation, which...

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

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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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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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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...

Fort Myers, FL · 23h

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

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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 · 9h

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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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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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‘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...

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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