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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 ...

Key aquifer showing signs of recovery

The Mid-Hawthorne Aquifer is showing signs of recovery. For the first time in years, the Mid-Hawthorne Aquifer is above the Maximum Developable Limit. According to the city, the water level in the Mid-Hawthorne Aquifer is above the MDL of -83.01 feet, which they attribute to getting North 1 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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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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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 ...

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