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Band concert to celebrate America’s story, honor 250 years

The Lee County Community Band will open its 2026-27 concert season with a patriotic-themed performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Mariner High School auditorium in Cape Coral. “The American Journey, 1776-2026: Honoring 250 Years of Freedom and Service” will feature Fred Lamb, a ...

Stone Crab Fest to return with food, music and fun

The Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce (GPICC) will present the LCEC 5th Annual Stone Crab Music Fest — Blues & Brews from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Winn-Dixie plaza. According to GPICC President Dave Conner, the event will be the largest festival thrown by the GPICC. ...

Island artist creates YOLO stones, more

Pine Island artist Parker Carwile said he can follow his artistic bent back to his childhood, even his heredity. “My dad was a very good illustrator,” he said, explaining that his father would often encourage him to draw. Carwile said painting came later, explaining that he was an ...

SWFL News

County reports on schedules for upcoming holiday

Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The county’s schedule adjustments are as follows: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The offices of Lee County Community Development, including permitting lobby and phones, will be closed on ...

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Band concert to celebrate America’s story, honor 250 years

The Lee County Community Band will open its 2026-27 concert season with a patriotic-themed performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Mariner High School auditorium in Cape Coral. “The American Journey, 1776-2026: Honoring 250 Years of Freedom and Service” will feature Fred Lamb, a ...

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RSW expansion enters final year of construction

Southwest Florida International Airport showcased progress on Concourse E to the media on Thursday, Oct. 29. According to Stephen Hennigan, CEO and executive director of Southwest Florida International Airport, the influx of traffic in the Southwest Florida region prompted the $1 billion ...

Local Columns

On the Water: Plenty of fishing opportunities throughout November

There are plenty of great fishing opportunities throughout the month as cool fronts begin to arrive and water temperatures drop. Fish are transitioning from fall to winter patterns both inshore and in Gulf waters. It’s one of those months that it is possible to hook into anything that ...

Editorials

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Oktoberfest!

The German-American Social Club’s 41st annual Oktoberfest opened last Friday with the traditional “O’zapft is” — the tapping of the kegs. In the Cape, Oktoberfest is the official sign of fall, heralded in by ethnic fare piled on paper plates and enjoyed on old-school concrete picnic ...

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