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Rowing club gets Tropicana Park OK

The Cape Coral Rowing Club will row from Tropicana Park. Instead of opting for a pair of alternatives, Cape Coral City Council on Wednesday approved the license agreement that drew a deadlocked vote in April. Mayor John Gunter was not present, and Councilmember Laurie Lehmann, who had been ...

Key Primary races at a glance

The first wave of ballots for the 2026 Election were counted Tuesday as the Primary played out across Southwest Florida and the Sunshine State. More then 475,000 votes were tallied in Lee County, making up just under 30% of eligible voters. “This was a successful election and the best ...

Cape Coral Animal Shelter’s fifth annual online fundraising auction underway

Get ready to place your bids in a goodie-stuffed fundraiser that benefits Cape Coral animals in need. The Cape Coral Animal Shelter’s fifth annual Online Auction began Aug. 17 and runs through Friday, Aug. 21. As the shelter’s largest yearly fundraiser, CCAS officials said the event raises critical funds to support the care, medical treatment, enrichment, and adoption of homeless animals throughout Southwest Florida. “We are so excited about this year’s online auction,” said CCAS Executive Director Liz McCauley. “Every year it gets bigger and better, and this year is no exception. With more than 600 items and packages available for bidding, there really is something for ...

SWFL News

Students back in class across Lee County

The 2026-'27 school year for the School District of Lee County kicked off with a bump in student enrollment, 99.9% of its teaching positions filled, and a certified teacher in every classroom. The doors opened to campuses across the school district Tuesday morning as students filled classes ...

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Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2024 J Lohr Riverstone Arroyo Seco Chardonnay

The North Georgia Wine Advisor normwine@bellsouth.net normwine@charter.net 2024 J Lohr Riverstone Arroyo Seco Chardonnay (Monterey) Dos August - 2026 Last night the "Chardonnay Queen" prepared a Seafood Feast that could have been featured on the "Queen Elizabeth" for first class ...

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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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