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Lee County provides guide to safe lawncare

With spring underway, Lee County is asking homeowners to be aware of best practices for lawn maintenance as the seasons change. From maintaining a desirable appearance to promoting the health of what’s beneath the turf, residents can ensure a healthy yard by following a few simple tips. Fertilize Smart Consult the Lee County UF/IFAS extension for a soil sample to determine the best fertilizer for your lawn. While fertilizer should be avoided during the winter since dormant turf will not absorb its nutrients, fertilizer can be applied once the seasons change while following Lee County’s year-round fertilizer regulations: · Sweep up spilled fertilizer granules. · ...

Keep Lee County Beautiful announces Greatest American Cleanup

This year, Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) invites the community to be part of history by participating in the Greatest American Cleanup. More than just a cleanup, this nationwide initiative celebrates 250 years of the United States while highlighting our shared responsibility to care ...

Island Charm Crawl launching summer experience on Fort Myers Beach

What’s Up FMB announced the introduction of the Island Charm Crawl, a new summer-long, island-wide experience running May through August. The Island Charm Crawl invites locals and visitors to explore Fort Myers Beach while collecting custom-designed charms from participating businesses. ...

Lee County terminates lease with Trico Shrimp Company

The Lee County Board of County Commissioners voted to terminate its lease with Trico Shrimp Company at the county's Main Street property on Fort Myers Beach. The long-term lease, which has existed between the county and Trico since 1994, was broken by the county with cause after Lee County ...

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Lee County provides guide to safe lawncare

With spring underway, Lee County is asking homeowners to be aware of best practices for lawn maintenance as the seasons change. From maintaining a desirable appearance to promoting the health of what’s beneath the turf, residents can ensure a healthy yard by following a few simple ...

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Boat capsizes, 11 rescued off Fort Myers Beach

The Lee County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach boat crew joined good Samaritans in the Gulf off Fort Myers Beach to rescue 11 people on a boat that capsized off Fort Myers Beach Tuesday afternoon. The Lee County Sheriff's Office said the boat overturned ...

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Early forecast predicts 4-7 hurricanes this season

While the official start to the Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1, top forecasters have already released their predictions for the upcoming season.  According to AccuWeather, the 2026 season is expected to fall below the 10-year average for both total storms and ...

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Why charter schools matter for parent choice

Each year, school choice enrollment season invites families to pause and ask an important question: What kind of education will best serve my child? In Lee County, where public school enrollment for student assignment programs runs from Jan. 20 through Feb. 27, families are once again ...

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Editorial | Oh, when will they ever learn

For those of us old enough to remember the ‘60s, the times they aren’t a-changin.’ The current administration’s decision to wage a boots-on-the-ground “police action” is not the first time an administration, citing preservation and protection of country ideals, has been willing to ...

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