| | Free autism screening for young children today June 14, 2013 Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southwest Florida, offers a free monthly autism spectrum disorder screening for... more »»  Community News Commissioner offers boulevard funding choice June 12, 2013 Finding revenue sources to keep an upcoming road project on Fort Myers Beach in a sequential segmented fashion is becoming a daunting task for County officials. more »»  Sea turtle nests escape storm damage June 12, 2013 Heavy rain, rising tides and extreme windy conditions from Tropical Storm Andrea did not put up much of a damaging threat to the sea turtle nests along Fort Myers Beach, according to Turtle Time... more »»  MARINA PRIDE: Fish-Tale celebrates CLEAN decade June 12, 2013 The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s “Clean Marina” Program recently recognized 21 marinas for a decade of commitment to environmental stewardship as designated Clean Marina... more »» News from around the region Man injured cutting tree branches; touches power lines June 16, 2013 A man cutting tree branches was air lifted to a trauma center after making contact with power lines. His condition was unknown late Saturday. more »» Officer saves driver in canal crash June 14, 2013 A Cape Coral police officer became a hero Friday after saving the life of a driver who crashed his car into a canal in the north part of the city. more »» Cape woman turns 104, rides fire truck June 14, 2013 A Cape Coral woman marked her 104th birthday Thursday with a ride on a fire truck. A resident of Juniper Village, Lorena Schmidt celebrated her big day with family and friends. more »»  Car crashes through door at bank June 14, 2013 At about 10:30 a.m. Friday, a vehicle crashed through the front glass doors of a Wells Fargo Bank, at 2504 Santa Barbara Blvd. more »»  Cape man accused of showing obscene material to minor June 14, 2013 A Cape Coral man is accused of watching online pornography in the presence of a minor. more »» Arts & Entertainment Hemp Week celebrated throughout Fort Myers Beach area June 4, 2013 One of the most natural and healthy, recyclable crops ever grown, hemp’s seemingly had a bum rap for the last half of a century in this countr. more »»  Taking Back the Beach: The Mermaid hosts party Saturday, June 1 May 30, 2013 The Mermaid Lounge and Liquors, 1204 Estero Blvd., is hosting a “Locals Take Back the Beach Celebration” throughout the day Saturday, June 1, starting at 11 a.. more »» Summerland Tour 2013 kicks off TONIGHT! May 29, 2013 Tickets are still available to attend the Summerland Tour 2013 show, featuring Everclear, Filter, Live and Sponge. Catch all of this alternative action locally at 8 p.m. more »»  Summerland Tour 2013 kicks off TONIGHT! May 29, 2013 Tickets are still available to attend the Summerland Tour 2013 show, featuring Everclear, Filter, Live and Sponge. Catch all of this alternative action locally at 8 p.m. more »»  Summerland Tour 2013 kicks off TONIGHT! May 29, 2013 Tickets are still available to attend the Summerland Tour 2013 show, featuring Everclear, Filter, Live and Sponge. Catch all of this alternative action locally at 8 p.m. more »» Business Free drug test kits available June 18, 2013 The Juvenile Assessment Center of Lee County is once again offering free drug test kits to parents of Lee County youth in an effort to curtail juvenile substance abuse. more »» Bonita Springs business wins UFF award June 17, 2013 Ted Todd Insurance Agency, located in Bonita Springs, was named the 2013 Business Ethics Award recipient during the recent Uncommon Friends Foundation’s Uncommon Evenin. more »» Many show for Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council meetings June 13, 2013 Recently, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hosted a public meeting to accept public comment on the Gulf Coast Ecosystem... more »» Doctor joins Frantz EyeCare medical team June 12, 2013 Local Cataract and LASIK Specialist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, is pleased to announce that Jamie N. Hogan, OD, has joined the medical team at Frantz EyeCare. more »» Hemp Week celebrated throughout Fort Myers Beach area June 4, 2013 One of the most natural and healthy, recyclable crops ever grown, hemp’s seemingly had a bum rap for the last half of a century in this countr. more »» Obituaries Lori Severson-Hughes – In Memoriam May 29, 2013 In loving memory of my beloved wife, Lori. I love you and miss you every day since you passed away on June 5, 2012. You will remain in my heart forever. more »»  Gertrude “Trudy” Whitaker Colosimo, 88 May 29, 2013 Gertrude “Trudy” Whitaker Colosimo passed away peacefully on May 11, 2013 at Avamere Medical Center in Sequim, Wash. She was born on Sept. 23, 1925 to Charles and Edith Whitaker in Berkeley, Mich. more »»  Robert Edward Lee Nyberg, 70 May 29, 2013 Robert Edward Lee Nyberg, 70, of Fort Myers Beach, died May 21, 2013 at Hope Hospice, Fort Myers. He was born Dec. 25, 1942 in Brandon, Fla., a child of Robert Faraday and Ruby Clara (Hagon) Nybe. more »» Lawrence Allen Hines May 9, 2013 Allen Hines, of Fort Myers Beach, passed away peacefully at home April 23, 2013. Born to LF and Lorine Hines on March 1, 1949, in Orlando, Fla, Allen was a longtime resident of Lee County. more »» Local Columns How to start the day in careful measure June 12, 2013 Some days you wake up and bounce out of bed ready to take on the world. Some days you bounce right out on the floor, flat on your back. more »» Dansby is Beach Library Artist of the Month June 12, 2013 This Week's Activities Preschool Story Hour on Wednesday, June 12, at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's area The Writing Life, also on Wednesday but at 10:30 a.m. more »» The dos and don'ts of battery jump-starting June 5, 2013 Some things in life are best left to the pros. Snow skiers “hot-dogging” it with multiple flips and twists while zooming down a steep mountainside comes to min. more »» Volunteers sought for Beach Library tasks June 5, 2013 Weekly Activities Preschool Story Hour on Wednesday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. Over A Cuppa in the lobby starting at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday Knitting & Needlecraft meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. more »» Vehicle dealerships versus independents May 29, 2013 A recent complication with a repair job led me to vent a small amount on new car dealerships, for which I was properly chastised. Here’s my side; naturally there could be anothe. more »» Letters to the Editor Everglades Forever Act wrongfully amended June 12, 2013 The most deceptive and egregious action against the public taxpayers during the 2013 Florida Legislative session was passage of HB 7065 and SB 768 which amended the 1994 Everglades Forever Act. Re. more »» No excuses allowed for unleashed dogs June 12, 2013 To the editor: This is an open letter to everyone who enjoys walking on our island and beach. I believe my experiences with unleashed dogs have been shared by many of you. more »» Volunteers needed to walk dogs June 12, 2013 To the editor: Lee County Domestic Animal Services is in need of energetic, committed individuals to walk and exercise dogs at the shelter. more »» Food bank seeks volunteers June 12, 2013 To the editor: Time is valuable.?Volunteering is invaluable The Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida needs volunteers to help sort, inspect and pack donated food. more »»  Kudos to trash-picking Beach teenagers June 12, 2013 To the editor: Thanks to these incredible teenagers for spending the time to pick up trash. more »» Editorials Americans voted in "The Coolest President Ever" February 25, 2013 President Obama’s popularity and cool image continue to trump his actual record with faithful supporters and mainstream media alike. more »» Statement from the National Rifle Association of America In Response to President Obama’s Gun Control Proposals January 18, 2013 Fairfax, Va. – Throughout its history, the National Rifle Association has led efforts to promote safety and responsible gun ownership. Keeping our children and society safe remains our top priorit. more »» Obama sued to stop gun task force January 18, 2013 January 15, 2013: A lawsuit by Freedom Watch director Larry Klayman asks a federal court to order the Obama Gun Control Task Force to halt its meetings and the implementation of any of its... more »» Ounce of prevention is worth a pound of... January 16, 2013 Fever. Chills. Fatigue. Muscle aches and more. Flu season is here with a vengeance with triple the number of confirmed cases. more »» There is anger out there not seen since the Civil War December 28, 2012 In mid November 2012, the nation was greeted with a movement, seemingly originating out of nowhere that can only be referred to as successionitis—a desire of the people to leave the Union—not seen i... more »» Local Sports & Recreation Suncoast Gun Show hits SWFL this weekend February 8, 2013 The Suncoast Gun Show is returning to Southwest Florida this weekend, Feb. 9 and 10, at the Lee Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers. This is one of Florida's largest gun shows. more »»  47th annual Summerset Regatta sails Saturday October 4, 2012 Steve Romaine, avid local sailor, longtime member and past commodore of the CMCS sailing group, and a very lucky gentleman who recently returned from a European excursion and nine-day Mediterranean... more »»  CMCS gears up for 47th annual Summerset Regatta Oct. 5-7 September 27, 2012 Steve Romaine, avid local sailor, longtime member and past commodore of the CMCS sailing group, and a very lucky gentleman who recently returned from a European excursion and nine-day Meditarrean... more »»  Golfers invited to the ninth annual Shell Point Open Nov. 9 September 20, 2012 Fort Myers, Fl (Sept. 20, 2012) --- Golfers are invited to participate in the 9th annual Shell Point Open Charity Golf Tournament Friday, Nov. 9, at the Shell Point Golf Club in Fort Myers. more »»  Heart to Heart: Golf tournament Saturday for local family August 22, 2012 Helping raise funds for a young, local gentleman and his family, who’s recently gone through an extensive operation, a very special Heart to Heart Open Golf Tournament and two-man-scramble will take... more »» |    What's HotMost Read
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