Estero
GOVERNMENT
3 Best Florida Cities To Buy Property in the Next 5 Years, According To Real Estate Agents
If you're considering making a move to Florida, whether that means relocating for your career or retirement, you're likely in the process of bookmarking cities where it will pay off to buy real estate...
9 Lee County restaurants, 2 food trucks perfect; 1 closed; 20 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. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
Estero Boulevard Lighting Project Delayed
The Estero Boulevard lighting project was expected to begin yesterday. It did not. Mayor Dan Allers says the project has been delayed. The reason he was given was a problem with the FPL contractor getting parts and equipment. Allers has been saying for months; materials are being ordered and stored...
Three Lee County Around the Clock Fitness locations closing
The New York Sports Club, parent company of Around the Clock Fitness, notified the state in a letter dated July 1 that its three Florida locations would close. The last day for the chain’s 108 workers is August 31, 2024. The clubs are located in Lee County on Six...
Outlaw, hero, LPGA founder: Infamous, famous people buried in Lee County
A few made their name in the sports world, including one of only five golfers to achieve the Career Grand Slam. Some gained international fame in other professions, including one who performed alongside a musician who was once a member of The Beatles. They're buried throughout Southwest Florida, and while...
Now You Know: Estero Island beach nourishment; ‘Brews for the Birds’
The Estero Island Beach Nourishment and Hurricane Recovery Project got underway July 8. The project plans to dredge approximately 950,000 cubic yards of sand from a nearshore borrow in the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Myers Beach. Construction will begin near Bowditch Park, which serves as a staging area. Ahtna...
Diverging diamond on Colonial Boulevard now open
Crews have been working on the diverging diamond project at Colonial Boulevard and Interstate 75, with plans to finish construction by Sunday afternoon. The roads opened at 2 p.m. The Fort Myers Police Department released an alert Saturday about the construction’s plans. They advised to expect major delays in the...
Fort Myers diverging diamond interchange now open at I-75 and Colonial Blvd. What to know
Florida Department of Transportation's Diverging Diamond Interchange project in Fort Myers has taken three years to construct, but it's finally done. The diverging diamond interchange is now open near Interstate 75 at Colonial Boulevard. Here's what to know about diverging diamonds and the project as a whole. What is a...
New York Sports Club to close 3 locations in Lee County, layoff more than 100 employees
The New York Sports Club will permanently close three locations in Lee County. In a WARN notice filed with the Florida Department of Commerce, the company shared plans to close three of its gyms, resulting in 108 layoffs. The state requires companies to file an advance notice under the Worker...
A Special Salute to WWII and Korean War Heroes
For the first time, the Saluting Our Heroes celebration will include veterans of the Korean War, alongside the esteemed “Greatest Generation” heroes of World War II. With the number of World War II Veterans steadily declining, organizers have decided to honor Veterans of the Korean War, often referred to as “America’s Forgotten War,” which was fought between 1950 and 1953. It’s free for WWII and Korean War Veterans plus one guest, otherwise, tickets are $50 each.
Cape Coral ranked second best for first-time home buyers
First-time home buyers welcome to the City of Cape Coral. The city ranked second best in the country for you, according to a WalletHub survey released on Tuesday. “Cape Coral is hot right now,” said Scott Riddle, real estate agent and co-founder of Southwest Florida REGroup at MVP Reality. “Just look at the statistics. I mean, there’s close to 1,000 brand-new homes built in 2023 and newer on the market right now. And the ease of everything. No matter where you are in the Cape, you’re 5 to 10 minutes from shopping, for groceries, to go out to have drinks, to have dinner.”
Locals react to current political climate
No matter what side of the aisle you’re on, everyone can agree that what happened at former president Donald Trump‘s rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday was horrifying. “It was a really sad thing to see happen in our country,” said Fort Myers resident Jennifer Doggett. “We don’t...
Florida Power & Light installing 700 street lights in Fort Myers Beach
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Since Hurricane Ian barreled through Fort Myers, causing severe damage, the intersection of Estero Boulevard and Old San Carlos Boulevard has remained dark. Starting on Monday, nearly two years after the hurricane, Florida Power & Light is starting the process of installing 700 new...
Cape City Council considering grant to protect burrowing owls
A first-of-its-kind protection on the line for a city icon. Burrowing owls aren’t just part of Cape Coral’s habitat; they are part of the city’s culture. The city council is considering the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission‘s owl habitat protection grant. The grant will purchase $900,000 of land specifically for the owls to live.
Algae creeping back into Cape Coral canals
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Algae is making canals "glow green" in Southeast Cape Coral and an expert in harmful algal blooms at FGCU says the water from Lake Okeechobee has nothing to do with it. Neighbors on Tiffany and Sunset courts say they started noticing caked-up gunk at the...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.