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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 — Time:5:48:22 PM EST

Officer Widman funeral is Wednesday

CONNOR HOLMES, cholmes@breezenewspapers.com

Lee County manager investigation under way
DREW WINCHESTER, dwinchester@breezenewspapers.com�

Semmer case is continued to September

JESSICA MACHETTA, jmachetta@breezenewspapers.com

Earthjustice files lawsuit to stop toxic algae blooms

Pollution-fueled algae blooms are fouling Florida�s beaches, lakes, rivers, and springs more each year, threatening public health, closing swimming areas, and even shutting down a southwest Florida drinking water plant serving 30,000 people, according to Earthjustice, a law firm.

Beach fishing bounces back after recent storms

CHARLIE LOUCKS, cloucks@breezenewspapers.com

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Lehigh donations top $10,000

Breeze Night @ the Miracle

Breeze Night at the Miracle

Scrapbook Crop 7/19

BREAKING NEWS DIGEST
Officer Widman funeral is Wednesday
Third party investigation into county manager Stilwell now under way;

NEWS
Semmer case is continued to September
Earthjustice files lawsuit to stop toxic algae blooms

BUSINESS
New products make hurricane prep easier
New music shop offers free guitar during Friday�s grand opening

SPORTS and RECREATION
Beach fishing bounces back after recent storms
Use your wrists correctly in golf swing

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