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Oktoberfest among 'most successful yet'

A milestone celebration for one of Cape Coral’s biggest events wrapped up this past weekend, as the 40th year of Oktoberfest concluded with a final round of steins filled with beer and plates of food served.  The German American Club of Cape Coral’s signature event, Oktoberfest drew tens ...

Thrive By K opens in St. James City

Kristin Gustin, APRN, MSN, FNP, has opened Thrive By K, in St. James City, which is a functional health medical clinic, specializing in weight management, peptides, antiaging, hormone replacement and IV infusions. “We address the root causes of health issues and optimize overall wellness, ...

Playhouse production of ‘Winnie the Pooh’ set to open Nov. 7

Pine Island Playhouse will be performing “Winnie the Pooh” in different locations on the island in November. The production will be performed at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, at 10360 Stringfellow Road, St. James City, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7 and 8, at 7 p.m., then at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9. On Saturday, Nov. 15, the production will be performed at the Pine Island Public Library, at 10701 Russell Road, Bokeelia, at 10:30 a.m. The performances are free and open to the public with first-come, first-served seating. Donations are accepted and appreciated. For more about the Playhouse, visit https://www.facebook.com/PineIslandPlayhouse/

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Littleton Road widening project now complete

Motorists and pedestrians can now enjoy the completed widening project of Littleton Road in North Fort Myers. “The City of Cape Coral is proud to have partnered with Lee County to support the Littleton Road widening project, which will not only enhance connectivity for our residents in north ...

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From the Firehouse

Your Fire Department will be out again this Halloween, around sunset, handing out glow sticks throughout our community to help keep kids safe while trick-or-treating! These bright glow sticks make it easier for drivers and neighbors to see children during the darker evening hours. All four ...

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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 ...

Do you anticipate a bus “snowbird season” on the islands?

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