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SJCCA to host ‘A Summer of Harmony’ Concert Sept. 6

By SPECIAL TO THE EAGLE / news@breezenewspapers.com

The St. James City Civic Association will host “A Summer of Harmony” Concert Sunday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. The Little Lee County Community Band, as part of its summer tour, will perform. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children, with those under age 5 free. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at sjccapi.org. The concert is indoors so seating is limited to 125. Also, the SJCCA would appreciate donations of non-perishable food and personal hygiene products for the island food pantries. The concert is dedicated to accessibility and community connections while performing live vibrant music with lots of audience participation (props provided). The band’s summer series ...

Variety Club coming to North Fort Myers Recreation Center

One of the new locations for the Variety Club, a daytime program for adults 18 and older who have disabilities, will be held at the North Fort Myers Recreation Center. “I think the biggest thing is that this expansion gives adults with disabilities more choices, more opportunities and a stronger connection to their community,” Lee County Parks & Recreation Supervisor Christin Caron-Bomtempo said. “We’re not just moving Variety Club to two new buildings; we’re expanding what is possible for the people we serve. We want adults with disabilities to know that they belong in our recreation centers, they are welcome in our programs, and there are opportunities throughout Lee ...

Cape Coral Animal Shelter’s fifth annual online fundraising auction underway

Get ready to place your bids in a goodie-stuffed fundraiser that benefits Cape Coral animals in need. The Cape Coral Animal Shelter’s fifth annual Online Auction began Aug. 17 and runs through Friday, Aug. 21. As the shelter’s largest yearly fundraiser, CCAS officials said the event raises critical funds to support the care, medical treatment, enrichment, and adoption of homeless animals throughout Southwest Florida. “We are so excited about this year’s online auction,” said CCAS Executive Director Liz McCauley. “Every year it gets bigger and better, and this year is no exception. With more than 600 items and packages available for bidding, there really is something for ...

SCHEA’s popular BaconFest Pub Crawl returns Aug. 22

A South Cape tradition sure to bring some sizzle returns next weekend for its 12th installment, highlighting a top tier breakfast food with a passionate fan base. The South Cape Hospitality & Entertainment Association’s BaconFest Pub Crawl hits the South Cape Aug. 22, where attendees can ...

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Early voting continues through Saturday

Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election is under way throughout Lee County. Registered voters began casting their ballots at a myriad of sites on Aug. 8, with the early voting period for the Aug. 18 Primary running through Saturday, Aug. 15. As of Tuesday evening, there have been 66,951 ...

Students back in class across Lee County

The 2026-'27 school year for the School District of Lee County kicked off with a bump in student enrollment, 99.9% of its teaching positions filled, and a certified teacher in every classroom. The doors opened to campuses across the school district Tuesday morning as students filled classes ...

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SJCCA Schedule

The St. James City Civic Association has scheduled the following activities open to all: Thursday, Aug. 20 • Pine Island Coastal Learners: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids of all ages are welcome to join in for nature lessons. • Thursday Zumba: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join this fun dance ...

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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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