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Sizzle Dining runs through September across Southwest Florida

An annual late-summer dining event across Southwest Florida is returning for its biggest year yet while celebrating a major milestone.  Sizzle Dining, which is marking its 10th year, will run the entire month of September, encouraging the community to “save, support, and celebrate.” The event gives participants a chance to indulge in Southwest Florida flavors and delectable cuisines, as foodies have the opportunity to dine at a record-high number of restaurants throughout the month, for less. Now in its most expansive format to date, the month-long event will feature 140 restaurants across Lee and Collier counties, from Cape Coral to Marco Island, offering exclusive lunches and ...

Horror Movie Music with the Gulf Coast Symphony Pops at the MACC

What’s your favorite scary movie? Experience the sweeping cinematic scores – and scares – of classic and modern horror films with the full Gulf Coast Symphony as it presents terrifying tunes — from the iconic rhythmic strains of Psycho and the ominous approach of Jaws, to chilling, ...

Cammick, Hernandez earn another term as M/PIFCD fire commissioners

On Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the Matlacha /Pine Island Fire Control District held votes for Fire Commissioners seats 4 and 5. Incumbents John Cammick and Joe Hernandez will keep their seats for 4 more years. Cammick, who has served as a fire commissioner, said he started out as a volunteer ...

From the Firehouse: Station 2 project update!

Our Station 2 project is taking shape! Today, the perimeter was cleared, and silt fencing will be installed as we move forward. This project has been in the works for some time as we worked diligently to secure grant funding. We are proud to have been awarded a $5.6 million Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grant through Lee County, funded by HUD following Hurricane Ian. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts and support of the Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District Board of Commissioners and staff, as well as the Lee County Board of Commissioners and staff. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make ...

SWFL News

City receives award for excellence in procurement

The city of Cape Coral’s Procurement Division was awarded the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute. This is the first time the city and the division have achieved this prestigious award. This recognition honors the city's dedication to ...

County, town officials celebrate groundbreaking for Fort Myers Beach Pier

The finish line is in sight for the rebuilding of the Fort Myers Beach Pier, the destination that Lee County District 3 Commissioner David Mulicka called "the Eiffel Tower" during a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday to start the rebuild of the pier. The pier was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in ...

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From the Firehouse: Station 2 project update!

Our Station 2 project is taking shape! Today, the perimeter was cleared, and silt fencing will be installed as we move forward. This project has been in the works for some time as we worked diligently to secure grant funding. We are proud to have been awarded a $5.6 million Community ...

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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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