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Fundraiser for Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue Saturday at Lake Fairways

A fundraiser to benefit the Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue will be held Saturday, March 14, from 6-9 p.m, at the Lake Fairways Country Club, 19371 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature The Brenda B. Music Trivia Show with special guest artists Deems Palmer and noted musician, composer and producer Brad Hilt. The public is invited to the night of dancing, music trivia and prizes. A donation of $5 and any gift of animal food is appreciated. No alcohol or set-ups. Guests are invited to bring their own snacks and beverages. For tickets, call Brenda at (484) 678-6005. — Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue Inc. was founded by a group of ...

LCEC Fishing Tournament accepting signups

Anglers are being sought to participate in the 29th annual LCEC Fishing Tournament — a virtual tournament — to benefit the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties this April with festivities to take place at D&D Matlacha Bait and Tackle. The event will take place Saturday, ...

Eagle cam’s female star, F23, presumed deceased

Fans of the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam’s worst fears have been realized in regards to its internationally famous pair. The cam announced Wednesday that female eagle F23 is presumed dead after disappearing from the nest on the Pritchett property on Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers Friday ...

Bay Street Yard to host Shaggy Tropical Block Party on March 10

Bay Street Yard is welcoming Shaggy to its stage with a high-energy performance slated for Tuesday, March 10 from 7 to 11 p.m. The Shaggy Tropical Block Party will feature food, drinks and an evening full of Shaggy’s greatest hits. The Grammy-winning Jamaican American reggae singer is best ...

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ECHO Global Food and Farm Festival set for March 14

A family-friendly event that will showcase various aspects of farming will be held this March in North Fort Myers. The Global Food and Farm Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at ECHO, 17391 Durrance Road, North Fort Myers. Tickets are $7 per person for those 6 ...

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FWC reports additional 15 manatee deaths in Lee County

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has documented an additional 15 manatee deaths in Lee County since announcing the deaths of 25 manatees last week from a cold stress event around Manatee Park. While the more recent deaths haven’t been given a singular cause, the ...

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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 ...

Should more commercial development be encouraged for the islands?

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