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Sanibel Captiva Community Bank collecting toys, clothing, to benefit Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is collecting new toys, clothing and essential household items throughout June to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida. Requested items include new clothing with tags for boys, girls and toddlers; new sneakers in sizes 2 through 13; baby formula, cereal and food; household necessities such as dish soap, laundry soap, dryer sheets, washcloths and kitchen items; art supplies including sketchbooks, journals and paints; and hair accessories such as scrunchies, combs and brushes. Donations may be dropped off at any Sanibel Captiva Community Bank location: Fort Myers Beach Temporary Office, 239-274-6240, 100 Lovers Lane (third floor, ...

Night closure announced for Big Carlos Pass Bridge next week

The Lee County Department of Transportation asks motorists in the vicinity of the Big Carlos Pass Bridge to be aware of an upcoming temporary nighttime closure of Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Wednesday night. Traffic will be shut down in both directions between 8 and 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, so crews can conduct final work needed before project completion. The contractor anticipates the closure will last about one hour. Motorists should anticipate delays and are encouraged to seek alternative routes and avoid the area when possible. This work is a part of Lee County’s project to construct a new bridge over Big Carlos Pass, from Estrellita Drive on Fort Myers Beach to the ...

Fort Myers Beach Council finalizes approval for Charter changes to go on ballot

The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council voted on Monday to approve a second reading of proposed changes to the town's Charter on Monday, which will give voters in November the choice on whether they want to extend the terms of office for appointed councilmembers and create a salary compensation committee appointed by council which would have the duty of determining recommendations for salary adjustments every four years, along with three other proposed changes. The changes were proposed by the Charter Review Commission, whose members Town Council appointed last year. Town Council had previously voted last month to move the changes to a required second reading despite concerns from two ...

Reports of reverberations in Lee County from earthquake off Cuba's coast

There have you been some reports from Lee County residents that they felt reverberations in their homes from a 6.1 magnitude earthquake that was reported off the coast of Cuba earlier this afternoon. There were no immediate reports of any damage in the county from the earthquake. "We felt ...

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School district, UF partner in dual enrollment program

An agreement between the School District of Lee County and the University of Florida will give high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to take part in dual-enrollment courses this fall. “No one in Southwest Florida is doing what the School District of Lee County is doing for ...

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Animals to star in community donation drive

An event that promises fun while supporting local animal rescues, small businesses, and the local community takes place this Saturday in Cape Coral.  From noon to 3 p.m. at Cape Coral Mattress, the Cape Coral Community Event & Donation Drive invites out families for a free afternoon, ...

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Coyote pup in CROW’s care recovering after successful leg surgery

A young coyote pup receiving treatment at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife after a suspected vehicle strike in Cape Coral has undergone successful surgery to repair a broken front leg. The pup was admitted to CROW on May 8 at approximately 7 weeks old with a broken leg and head ...

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Recovery and Community Character Can Coexist

I appreciate the perspective that investment and redevelopment will play an important role in Fort Myers Beach's recovery. Few would disagree that rebuilding after Hurricane Ian requires significant private investment, strong businesses, resilient infrastructure, and a healthy local ...

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New poll question for Fort Myers Beach Observer Do you support the proposed state constitutional amendment up for referendum to give homestead property owners an exemption from local municipal government taxes for up to $250,000 of their property's value?

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