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Boutique to host market

Onofrio D Oro will open a European market starting on Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Matlacha. It will take place on the first Sunday of each month, with free parking available. In addition, the fine jewelry boutique will reopen for season on Oct. 1. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ...

Island travel club announces presenter for next meeting

The Pine Island Travel Club will meet on Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Fishers of Men Lutheran Church in St. James City. It will welcome Windstar Cruises and VBT | Country Walkers as the featured presenters. Attendees will learn more about two very different ways to experience the world: from ...

Fire district: Stranded dolphin freed from sandbar

On Sept. 17, M-151 responded to reports of a dolphin stranded on a sandbar in Matlacha. The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District reported that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Marine Mammal Rescue team also responded from Charlotte County to assess the ...

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Cape Coral begins changing speed limit signs on residential roads

Those driving along neighborhood streets in Cape Coral need to slow down. The city announced Tuesday it will begin changing speed limit signs to 25 mph, urging motorists to watch for the signs and to adhere to the new, lower speed limits. Proactive enforcement is planned. “During the ...

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New group to focus on grassroots power

Red Manatees Southwest Florida will hold its first community meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. in Meeting Room A in the South Building at the Fort Myers Regional Library in Fort Myers. A newly-formed grassroots organization, its mission is to spread progressive values and organize ...

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Blood drive to benefit health system

The South Cape Hospitality & Entertainment Association (SCHEA) will host a Lee Health Blood Drive on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Backstreets Sports Bar in Cape Coral. “Lee County needs your help. The community is in significant need for blood donors,” it ...

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On the Water: Fish become more active as water cools down

Summer is over, but it’s still hot. However, you can feel the change of season. It may be ever so slightly early in the mornings, but cooler days are on the way. As the water gradually cools down, fish will become more active throughout the day. As we exit summer and roll into the first full ...

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Eagle Editorial: Tax shifting is not tax reform

Appropriately coinciding with the official start of hurricane season Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for a special legislative session to push his “Save Our Homes” plan to slash property taxes. “Today in Tampa, I outlined the Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes plan that will ...

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