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Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers must remove paint
WINK News is learning more about the decision involving the 100-year-old Richards Building downtown. The historic landmark sits at the center of a big controversy over paint. The Fort Myers Historic Preservation Commission has said the paint on the building must go. The owners will now have 30 days to...
Former Fort Myers mayor Bruce Tolford Grady dies
Former Fort Myers mayor Bruce Tolford Grady died Aug. 14 at 73. A Fort Myers native, he dedicated his career to improving the community, developing and managing real estate properties across the city until being elected to City Council in 1988. In 1996, he was elected mayor with accomplishments that included the creation of the Winkler Safe Neighborhood District and the redevelopment of McGregor Boulevard. A celebration of life will take place Aug. 31 at Covenant Presbyterian Church on McGregor Boulevard.
FWC capture 3-legged gator at Fort Myers community
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WSVN) — A three-legged alligator was evicted from a Southwest Florida community. The reptile roundup happened near a school in Fort Myers. It was “see ya later, alligator,” for the Fort Myers neighborhood after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission removed the scaly scare, Thursday afternoon.
Food News: New on Marco Island; dining deals and boozy dinners
Off-season is always slow, but this year seems exceptionally so, forcing some restaurant owners to get creative with their deals and dining events. Several events may sell out quickly, including one channeling Ernest Hemingway. What about a trip to Argentina's wine country via one of JLB's best new restaurants?. You'll...
Lost World Books to hold grand opening on Saturday
FORT MYERS Lost World Books is holding its grand opening Saturday in Downtown Fort Myers with an all-day "End of Summer Bash" to bring the community together. The store is located at 1815 Fowler St. #3. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. As part of the event, there will be yoga,...
Lawmakers condemn arrival of Cuban Communist Party leader who’s come to live in Miami
Republican members of Florida’s congressional delegation have complained to the Biden administration that a former high-ranking communist official from Cuba recently immigrated to the United States through Miami International Airport.
Naples City Council approves Port Royal Club’s $100M reconstruction
The Port Royal Club got the go-ahead to move forward with its $100 million reconstruction after roughly 10 hours of hearings and continued opposition by a neighbor concerned about excessive noise. Naples City Council on Aug. 21 unanimously approved a conditional-use petition that allows the 65-year-old club at 2900 Gordon...
‘The neighborhood has been decimated:’ Residents off Bahia Vista Street still trying to pick up the pieces
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - More than two weeks after Hurricane Debby flooded parts of Sarasota, residents off Bahia Vista Street continue gutting homes and drying out. Street after street, lined with mountains of destroyed personal belongings. “The neighborhood has been decimated. I mean, all life is gone,” said Dana Burnell,...
Sarasota County: All access to Caspersen Beach closed until further notice
VENICE – Sarasota County closed all access to Caspersen Beach Park effective Wednesday because of the significant damage to Harbor Drive South from storm surge from Tropical Storm Debby on Aug 4. The storm damaged a portion of the road just north of the entrance. ...
Is Florida Billionaire to Blame For Failing Ferry Operations to Mackinac Island?
UPDATE (8/12/24): The latest ferry schedules can be found here. Since then it's seemed like smoothing sailing-- until this past weekend, that is. Is this beloved Mackinac Island ferry company in dire straits?. As the busy summer tourist season winds down at one of Michigan's biggest and best tourist destinations,...
Clewiston Man Sentenced to Nearly 9 Years for Cocaine Distribution and Firearms Violations
A Clewiston man, Javier Velasquez Jr., age 38, has been sentenced to nearly nine years in federal prison for multiple offenses including cocaine distribution and firearm violations. As reported by the United States Attorney's Office, U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber imposed the sentence which also encompassed the illegal possession of a machinegun and carrying firearms during a drug trafficking crime.
U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart identifies Ave Maria shooting victim as 'true patriot'
A day after a bystander was shot while he attempted to disperse a domestic violence incident, an elected official with Southwest Florida ties identified him as a "true American patriot who selflessly acted as a Good Samaritan." U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, who on Tuesday won the Republican vote in his race to earning...
Late Conservative Pundit Lou Dobbs’ Spectacular Estate Finds a Buyer — See Inside! [Pictures]
Late Fox Business and CNN star Lou Dobbs' lavish Florida estate has found a buyer, shortly after the controversial political pundit's death in July. Dobbs listed his 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, 5,111-square-foot mansion in West Palm Beach, Fla., for $3.1 million in April of 2024. The asking price for the estate reduced...
Losing Broward school board candidate appointed to State Board of Education
A Gov. Ron DeSantis-appointed member of the Broward County School Board who was rejected this week for election to the board will become a member of the Florida Board of Education instead. The govenor’s press office announced the new appointment of Daniel Foganholi, director of legislative affairs for New Generations Children’s Ministry, on Friday. Appointed […]
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