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Alligator Alcatraz topic of debate for Braver Angels

Alligator Alcatraz is the topic of debate for the upcoming Braver Angles Southwest Florida workshop in Downtown Fort Myers later this month. The goal of the debate is to promote civil discourse and mutual understanding of the other side’s viewpoints. The question — whether or not ...

Oktoberfest! German-American Club ready to celebrate

Cape Coral’s annual ode to German culture is marking four decades this year, as the local-favorite event kicks off this Friday with two weekends of celebration. The German American Club of Cape Coral’s 40th Annual Oktoberfest will welcome thousands to the Bavarian Garden grounds this ...

Tommy Bohanon Foundation to host 6th annual Softball Tournament and Toy Drive

The sixth annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Softball Tournament and Toy Drive is set for Thanksgiving weekend, with team registration now open. The seasonal family event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 29, starting at 8 a.m. The tournament for toys will take place at the Northwest Cape Coral ...

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Mike Greenwell remembered

Friends, family and hundreds of community members gathered at JetBlue Stadium Saturday afternoon — many wearing Boston Red Sox jerseys — to celebrate the life of Mike Greenwell, baseball hero turned Lee County Commissioner. Danielle Justice, a former pastor and Greenwell’s niece, ...

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Brightwater Lagoon to host Monster Mash Dance Party Oct. 24

Brightwater Lagoon is hosting a Monster Mash Dance Party on Friday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will be a thrilling Halloween party with a live DJ spinning spooky hits and a towering stilt walker lurking throughout the night. Guests are encouraged to come dressed for the occasion, as ...

Local Columns

Guest commentary | Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 marked the nationwide celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This year’s theme was “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” reminding us that our nation’s strength comes from the diverse people who call it home and the shared commitment to ...

Editorials

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Always: Embracing local journalism

National Newspaper Week wrapped up Saturday with, no doubt, a typical end-of-week collective sigh by those of us working a beat. Our numbers have dwindled — an 80% decline from 800,000-plus newsroom jobs in 1990 to around 86,000 in mid-2025, according to ReportEarth — but still, papers ...

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