Lee County Department of Trans-portation Operations will be performing bridge deck maintenance on Bridge 120128 (the drawbridge) on Pine Island Road, Matlacha. Lanes on the bridge will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting Thursday, Aug. 21, weather permitting. For further information about this project or other Lee County roadway work, please visit https://www.leegov.com/dot and click on the Roadwatch Update listing.
A long-standing harborer of veteran memorabilia, history, and more with ties to Cape Coral recently announced it has officially closed its doors. In a social media post, the Southwest Florida Military Museum, formerly located in the South Cape and most recently in the Edison Mall in Fort Myers, announced it would be closing for good. “It is with deep gratitude and a heavy heart that we announce the closing of the SWFL Military Museum, formerly located in the Edison Mall,” read the post. “For the past 15 years, we have been honored and blessed to serve this incredible community with our mission to Honor, Preserve, and Educate about the rich and vital history of the American ...
A non-profit organization that offers low-cost classes for youth in the realm of martial arts and cheerleading is beginning its fall session this week in Cape Coral. Champions in Motion, which offers youth-oriented programs across five states, will host classes at the Lake Kennedy Center each week now through December. Youngsters can take each 45-minute class, whether for cheerleading or karate, for $12 each session. “We provide affordable, high-quality cheerleading and tumbling programs for youth in our community — many of whom would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate due to financial barriers,” said Champions in Motion Lead Martial Arts Instructor Aaron ...
Blue Dog Bar and Grill co-owner Jesse Tincher said he once saw an ad for a sweatshirt (obviously tailored to him) that “Life is much better with a Jesse in it.” He said he laughed and sent a photo of it to friends and family, but, to a degree, he said, he’d like to think the statement is ...
Lee County Library System’s 2025 Summer Reading Program gave more than 14,000 books to Lee County children and teens and welcomed outstanding participation by all age groups. The annual Summer Reading Program fosters the love of reading and helps students on break avoid summer learning ...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Con-servation Commission is asking the public to report sightings of the elusive rainbow snake (Farancia erytrogramma), a nonvenomous species whose population has declined in recent decades. Rainbow snakes are semi-aquatic reptiles that primarily feed on American ...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Con-servation Commission is asking the public to report sightings of the elusive rainbow snake (Farancia erytrogramma), a nonvenomous species whose population has declined in recent decades. Rainbow snakes are semi-aquatic reptiles that primarily feed on American ...
The formal launch of a local alliance – Braver Angels – will take place next week to create an opportunity to bridge political divides and strengthen civic connection. “We are trying to transform how people interact with and respect each other,” said Alex Berg, co-chair of Braver ...
A joint project of Florida Gulf Coast University and Babcock Ranch will receive $21.7 million in state funding for the first phase of a planned “premier learning, research and outreach facility.” “This announcement builds on the formal partnership signed in 2023 between FGCU and ...
Warm calm days, with few thunderstorms following the full moon gave anglers good days on the water. Those looking to run offshore in Gulf waters had a perfect week for it. At times it was so calm with not a hint of breeze it was downright hot offshore. Anglers putting in the work were ...
Cape Coral Animal Shelter will hold one of its largest — and most popular — fundraisers next week. The fourth annual Virtual Auction opens Monday and runs through Friday, offering an abundance of opportunities to bid on some very nice items — everything from handcrafted artwork and ...
