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Shell museum provides update on project
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum recently reported that Snail Search of Lee County, its citizen science project, has reached over 150 observations. To date, the most documented species are the Southern flatcoil, Cuban brown snail and ghost Bulimulus. The museum thanked the 70 citizen scientists who have submitted photos of 12 land snail species via the iNaturalist app. The project aims to gather more information about the biodiversity of local land and tree snails. With the data, staff are hoping to learn more about the populations of common and rarely spotted species and introduced and invasive species. To contribute sightings and help document biodiversity in the county, download the iNaturalist app at ShellMuseum.org/snail-search.
County Commissioner open to Crescent Beach Family Park alternatives to artificial turf
Lee County Commissioner Ray Sandelli (District 3), whose district includes Fort Myers Beach, said he is open to hearing alternative proposals for Crescent Beach Family Park after county commissioners voted to approve plans for a new artificial turf field to cover the sand at the county park on Fort Myers Beach.
Family seeks answers in 19-year-old woman's death following visit to south Fort Myers bar
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 19-year-old woman was found dead in her bedroom the morning after visiting a bar in south Fort Myers. Deputies responded to Pelican Larry's Raw Bar and Grill at University Village near FGCU around 6:30 p.m....
Man accused of sleeping on stranger's porch bench in San Carlos Park
SAN CARLOS PARK, Fla. — A San Carlos Park couple says a man attempted to enter their home and tried to take a nap on the bench on their front porch. It happened along Winged Foot Drive and Phlox Drive late Friday night. Shannon Owens and Jonah Stark say...
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...
When is Lee's voter registration deadline? Here's how to register and change your party
Important local and federal elections are just a few months away, so it's time to make sure all your voter information is current. If you need to register or change your party, it has to be done by Monday, July 22. Here's what to know:. How do I register to...
Judge gets mail from women begging him to spare life of tattooed killer as love letters pour into jail
Women have been sending letters to a Florida judge begging him to spare the life of a heavily-tattooed convicted killer who brutally murdered two women in 2019. Wade Wilson, 30, was found guilty last month of killing Kristine Melton, 35, and Diane Ruiz, 43. The defendant killed the women within...
From Cape Coral to Sanibel: Our 13 favorite restaurants so far in 2024 — JLB
It began with Eastwood 77 on Jan. 1. That’s when the folks behind Farmers Market Restaurant held a grand opening for their bar & grill at the golf course and country club in Fort Myers. A handful of restaurants quickly followed. Oda Pizzeria Bistro, Barunch, Bimini Bites (now closed)...
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...
Letters to judge beg him to spare the life of double murderer Wade Wilson
A Florida judge will weigh letters, including one from an infatuated woman, when deciding whether to give the death penalty to a man with swastikas and a skeleton smile tattooed on his face who was convicted of brutally murdering two women hours apart. Letters have started coming in pleading with...
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...
Gym chain shuttering Fort Myers, Cape Coral locations, cutting 108 jobs
The New York Sports Club is shutting down three Lee County gyms and will lay off more than 100 employees. The chain notified the state of its intentions in a letter Monday stating that the closings would be effective Sept. 1. Employees have been notified that all the layoffs are permanent.
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