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Cape Coral Tech snips the ribbon on major expansion

Cape Coral Technical College hosted a large gathering of students, faculty and community leaders Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of a major expansion. Cape Coral Technical College, located at 360 Santa Barbara Blvd., N, operates as part of the School District ...

Sun Splash Family Waterpark offers discount for school supplies donations

Southwest Florida’s largest waterpark is offering a discounted admission rate for attendees who bring supplies for local kids heading back to school.  Sun Splash Family Waterpark is turning summer fun into classroom support with its annual Back-to-School Supply Drive, benefiting the Cape ...

River Nights returns with 'A Night on the Nile' to benefit the Fort Myers YMCA

The Fort Myers YMCA invites the community to experience an unforgettable evening of entertainment, philanthropy and impact at River Nights 2026: A Night on the Nile on Friday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers. Guests will experience ...

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School district to launch food court pilot program in January

The School District of Lee County’s Food & Nutrition Services is launching a pilot program this January at a high school as a continuation of enhancing students overall experience and options. Food & Nutrition Services Coordinator of Recruitment and Operations Tonia Cassin said the ...

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Southwest Florida International Airport reports June traffic

During June, 689,514 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was a decrease of 1.3 percent compared to June 2025. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 0.6 percent. The traffic leader in June was Delta with 164,431 passengers. Rounding out ...

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Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2023 Francis Ford Coppola Claret

The North Georgia Wine Advisor normwine@bellsouth.net normwine@charter.net 2023 Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Claret Dos July - 2026 There is nothing like a medium rare fillet and good bottle of red wine to make your Saturday night dinner a feast and a party all in one. The ...

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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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