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6 Lee County restaurants, 3 food trucks perfect; 7 fail inspection
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. ...
Injured eagle found on busy road in North Fort Myers
Eagles have a special place here in southwest Florida. Whether it’s the Southwest Florida eagle cam nest that many tune into during eagle mating season or eagles being cared for and rehabilitated by CROW. On Sunday morning, Georgie Oshiro saw an injured bald eagle limping down US-41 off Pondella...
GCHS promotes cat adoptions with ‘Double the Feline Love’ adoption special
After a highly successful promotional adoption special the Gulf Coast Humane Society held through the month of June during Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month, the shelter is extending its cat adoption special through July 2-7. GCHS’ “Double the Feline Love” adoption special features the opportunity to adopt two adult cats or two kittens...
The Beach’s Booming Recovery Continues
The sound of saws and hammers on every street. Parades, fireworks, The Shrimp Festival and the return of other major events. Big developer proposals. And, property values bouncing back at an astounding pace. All signs that Fort Myers Beach is making incredible strides recovering from a catastrophic storm only 2 years ago.
Oahu Fresh Bowls Opens New Location in Fort Myers
Oahu Fresh Bowls, known for its exquisite poke bowls and burritos, is opening a new branch in Naples at Palm Pointe Shoppes, 11621 S Cleveland Avenue, Suite 20, on Saturday, July 5. The event offers the first 100 guests a year’s supply of free acai bowls (one per month).
Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo takes over downtown Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — All weekend, people saw a bunch of cool tattoos and showed off their own at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers. The Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo featured 171 booths, with 200 local, national and international tattoo artists. “We have over 235...
Jean Jodar Spearheads Ambitious Luxury Project
In an announcement that has sent ripples across the luxury real estate and architectural sectors, Clive Daniel Home reveals that their very own Fort Myers designer, Jean Jodar, is taking the helm of an ambitious luxury home project that is poised to redefine the landscape of luxury living in Lee County, Florida. This development, described as unprecedented in its architectural ambition, is located in the esteemed Palmetto Point subdivision at 6400 Glock Road, marking a new chapter in Southwest Florida’s luxury home market.
Southwest Florida invests billions in beach nourishment projects post-Hurricane Ian
Are the millions of dollars spent on sand worth all of the big dump trucks rumbling through small island roads, giant excavators sitting on the beach and giant piles of sand and dirt laying right next to beach chairs?. Since Hurricane Ian came to our shores, Southwest Florida has spent...
Best things to do this weekend in SW FL: Fort Myers Art Walk returns with cosplay show
Looking for some entertainment in Southwest Florida? Here are five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including bluesman Albert Castiglia and the return of Fort Myers Art Walk. We're also including 4th of July events happening this Thursday in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral and Fort Myers Beach. For more things...
Review: Mary Poppins At Broadway Palm
When I was a kid, I couldn’t get enough of Mary, Bert and The Banks family, so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see Mary Poppins at Broadway Palm in Fort Myers on opening night. Friday night was the kickoff of Mary Poppins at Broadway Palm. This...
Carlie’s Three For 3
1512 Hendry Street, Fort Myers; 239-466-7707 or loveboaticecream.com/, 7977 Dani Drive, Unit 130, Fort Myers, 16475 San Carlos Bouvard, Fort Myers, 1523 Northeast Pine Island Road, Unit 150, Cape Coral, 1700 Periwinkle Way, Unit 9, Sanibel Island; 239-312-4356. Love Boat scoops up a large selection of both classic flavors and...
Fourth of July with the Venice Symphony Jazz Band Orchestra
On Thursday, July 4, Fort Myers is set to witness a spectacular celebration of America’s 248th birthday with an event that promises to be unforgettable. The heart of downtown Fort Myers, specifically the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, will come alive at 8 p.m. with the vibrant sounds of The Venice Symphony Jazz Band Orchestra. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the event in maximum comfort.
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