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United Way reaches its fundraising goal

Thanks to the generosity of the Southwest Florida community, the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades is able to continue supporting its 92 partner agencies. United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades successfully reached its annual campaign, “One in a Million,” goal due to the community ...

Celebrating Pine Islanders: James Wentz 

Jim Wentz said the most important thing to know about him is likely his attitude, which leans toward a willingness to care for and to help those around him, in typical islander fashion. He said he first came to Pine Island in 1998.  “I came here because I saw an ad for waterfront ...

SJCCA to host ‘A Summer of Harmony’ Concert Sept. 6

The St. James City Civic Association will host “A Summer of Harmony” Concert Sunday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. The Little Lee County Community Band, as part of its summer tour, will perform. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children, with those under age 5 free. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at sjccapi.org. The concert is indoors so seating is limited to 125. Also, the SJCCA would appreciate donations of non-perishable food and personal hygiene products for the island food pantries. The concert is dedicated to accessibility and community connections while performing live vibrant music with lots of audience participation (props provided). The band’s summer series ...

SWFL News

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Aug. 18 Primary features two universal elections

Primary day this Tuesday will be a lot more than just primaries for Fort Myers Beach voters. In two countywide races open to all registered voters regardless of party, Fort Myers Beach residents will have a chance to have their say on a Lee County Board of County Commissioners seat and the ...

Local Columns

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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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