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German American Club’s first Biergartenfest of 2026 this weekend

The most popular place in the Cape to enjoy authentic German food and drink is welcoming patrons for the first time in 2026.  The German American Club of Cape Coral will host its first Biergartenfest of the new year this weekend, with two days of delicious eats and refreshing drinks.  This ...

Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade to conclude 88th annual celebration

The Grand Parade will step off from Fort Myers High School Saturday night as the 88th annual Edison Festival of Light concludes this weekend with a crafts show, 5K and a party with food trucks and more. Thomas Edison built his winter home in Fort Myers in 1885 and throughout the 50 years that ...

Overnight lane closures this weekend on the Little Pine Island Bridge

MATLACHA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation reports there will be overnight lane closures on the Little Pine Island Bridge from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the following dates: n Friday evening, Feb. 20, through Saturday morning, Feb. 21 n Sunday evening, Feb. 22, through Monday ...

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Two dozen manatees dead in Manatee Park

Approximately 25 manatees were reported to have died in Lee County over the past week, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said on Friday. Kelly Richmond, a spokesperson for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), said there has recently been an ...

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Fundraising campaign underway to benefit SEA STAR Program

The SEA STAR Program — Safety, Education, Awareness, Sensory Training — Autism Readiness — is the benefactor of tonight’s 10th annual MarineMax Yacht Gala: A Night Under A Million Stars. For those still looking to contribute, donations are welcome at www.leehealthfoundation.org. Lee ...

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Supreme Court strikes down tariffs

The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The decision on Friday centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs ...

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On the Water: Fishing improves with warmer days

With the exception of a few foggy mornings and a stiff breeze on Sunday, boating conditions were about perfect for the week.    Calm Gulf waters allowed boats to run west to the grouper grounds and smaller vessels to get on good action within sight of land. Boat limits of red ...

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Editorial | Actions have consequences

By School District of Lee County estimates, 3,400 students took part in walkouts last week in protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. The walkouts took place at 13 of the district’s high schools — all but two — and at one middle school in south county. School ...

As islanders continue to rebuild/recover from the recent storms, can the “Old Florida” style/atmosphere be maintained?

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