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Lover's Key State Park programs in October

Lovers Key State Park, located at 8700 Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach, is offering the following programs this week: Wednesday, Oct. 15 Program: Fishing Clinic Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: Community Room (Welcome and Discovery Center) Fee: Free with paid park ...

Lee County Commissioner Mike Greenwell mourned

Lee County Commissioner Mike Greenwell, 62, died today following a battle with cancer. The North Alga Republican served in District 5 since 2022, after Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed him to fill the vacancy left by the death of longtime Commissioner Frank Mann, who also died of cancer. Greenwell ...

Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control District to celebrate 75 years

The Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control District will be celebrating 75 years as a special district with a celebration this Saturday at the district’s campus on 300 Lazy Way. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. featuring a food truck, games, and community fun at the district’s ...

News From Around the Region

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Braver Angles to hold debate on Alligator Alcatraz

Braver Angels Southwest Florida invites the public to take part in a “lively and engaging debate workshop” on “Alligator Alcatraz. The debate, which welcomes all community members regardless of political affiliation or background, will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. ...

School board affirms ‘the right of parents’ to make health care decisions

Lee County parents can decide what vaccines, if any, their school-age children will receive. The Lee County School Board adopted a resolution Tuesday that proponents say further supports parental rights concerning medical decisions. The resolution, brought forward by Board member Armor ...

Local Columns

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Wildlife series spotlights gopher tortoises

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. In fact, more than 4,000 animal species are native to the Sunshine State. As the weather continues to warm, a growing number of species are on the move, meaning more interactions with humans. Through the ...

Editorials

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Editorial | How democracy dies

Wednesday was a day of grieving for America and Americans. The political assassination of a renowned conservative activist on a university campus in Utah. Another school shooting, this one in Colorado, which left two teens injured — one critically — and the 16-year-old shooter dead of a ...

Should the town pay a 50% increase for the contract of its legal representation, Vose Law Firm?

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