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ECHO Global Food and Farm Festival returns

The annual ECHO Global Food and Farm Festival returned to its roots last weekend. After several years of expansion to the point where the event became a weeklong event, it returned to a single-day where ECHO opened its farm to the public and featured tours, food tastings, and workshops for ...

SWFL Steampunk and Fantasy Convention returns

Southwest Floridians can take a step back to a bygone era and learn about the supernatural next weekend in Cape Coral. The SWFL Steampunk and Fantasy Convention returns to the German American Club of Cape Coral on March 28 as two unique worlds collide for one event. Running from 10 a.m. ...

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Southwest Florida to feel impact if Haitians lose TPS protection

For the second time in less than a year, Haitians living in the U.S. are facing possible deportation. Advocacy groups say they should retain Temporary Protection Status as it is still too dangerous for them to return to Haiti. Last July, when it appeared TPS would terminate in September, it ...

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Allergy season in Southwest Florida? It’s pretty much all year round

With Florida’s subtropical climate supporting continuous pollen production, Southwest Florida residents battle allergy symptoms year around. “Peak allergy season in Southwest Florida typically occurs year-round with several overlapping peaks,” said Dr. Elvin Mendez, Lee Physician Group, ...

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ECHO Global Food and Farm Festival a learning experience

The annual ECHO Global Food and Farm Festival returned to its roots this past weekend. After several years of expansion to the point where is became a weeklong event, it retuned a single day event where ECHO opened its farm to the public and featured tours, food tastings, and workshops for ...

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2021 Beaulieu Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Uno March – 2026

The North Georgia Wine Advisor normwine@bellsouth.net normwine@charter.net My love affair with California Cabs began at an early age, when I joined my first wine club (Les Amis du Vin), at the age of twenty. One of the first wines I purchased through the wine club, was one of the best ...

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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 ...

Should more commercial development be encouraged for the islands?

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