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Florida deputies save baby turtles that fell in sewage drain
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Deputies in Lee County saved a group of baby sea turtles who were in distress on Bonita Beach. They were contacted by Turtle Time, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles, about the sea turtles who lost their way trying to head into the ocean. The turtles were disoriented when lights in the area were left on, which caused them to walk away from the water and fall into a nearby sewage drain.
Inaugural film fest accepting submissions
The Alliance for the Arts and Lee County Visitors and Convention Bureau announced the inaugural “Shorts of the Fort” Film Festival on Sept. 20 at the alliance, at 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Celebrating the unique landscapes and vibrant communities of the county, it invites filmmakers to explore...
Judge reserves ruling on motion to reinstate communication privileges for ex-Uber driver
Four months after a judge revoked communication privileges from an incarcerated former Uber driver who contacted the victim he is accused of sexually assaulting, the judge reserved ruling on a motion that seeks to reverse the ban. Felix Torres, 39, of Fort Myers, is charged with one count of sexual...
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...
Rocker Denny Laine, golfing legend Gene Sarazen: Famous people buried in Collier 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...
VCB’s Savor the Shore campaign returns, encourages residents to visit local restaurants
The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau has brought back the Savor the Shore awareness campaign to encourage residents to enjoy access to local restaurants during the off-season. The off-season is a great time for residents to escape the routine and enjoy an evening out in the Fort Myers area....
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank Hires Laurore
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Mac Laurore has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as an information technology assistant at the bank’s operations center located at the Bridge Branch at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers. His primary responsibility is to assist in the implementation, operation and maintenance of the bank’s computer and communication systems. He also provides technology support for all bank employees.
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