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New furry member of North Fort Myers Fire Department offers comfort
A new member has been added to the North Fort Myers Fire Control District whose chief duty is to bring comfort. Conan The Great Dane is an emotional support animal. He’s here to lend a helping paw to firefighters, volunteers and even members of the public. The 4-year-old gentle...
Fort Myers sushi restaurant named one of the best in country according to Yelp
It began with an ordinary trip to the grocery store. On his way back, Kevin Mak walked by the former Beef ‘O’ Brady’s space in The Shoppes at Fiddlesticks in Fort Myers. “It was empty,” said Kevin, one of the original chefs behind Blu Sushi along with his brother. “I called my brother (Billy)...
Second Home Escape: Affordable Canal Homes for Relaxation & Fun
While every American dreams of having a city home of their own, we also want our private oasis where we can get away from the urban grind; where we can watch our children play in the lake or on the waterfront deck. But that begs the question, where can you...
Two Pine Island waterfront restaurants in spotlight on popular HGTV show
Pine Island was in the national spotlight when “My Lottery Dream Home's” season-finale premiered Friday, July 19, on HGTV. The episode, “Pine Island Prince and Princess,” featured a $4 million scratch-off lottery-winning couple looking for a vacation and eventual retirement home from St. James City to Bokeelia.
Bear gaining popularity in Gateway neighborhood
GATEWAY, Fla. — Neighbors along Kentwood Avenue in Gateway said a bear has been coming out of the woods and right up to their driveways. “I just saw this big black shadow. And then I sat up, and I could not believe it was a bear right there in front of me just a few feet away,” said Glenn Fry, who caught the bear on camera.
Lee Health using physical therapy to treat scoliosis
Scoliosis is an irregular curve of the spine that is most often diagnosed and treated in childhood. Surgery is needed for the most serious cases, but now Lee Health is using an innovative form of physical therapy to stabilize the backbone. It may look like child’s play when 9-year-old Grace...
Behind longtime NBC2 photojournalist is a story of enduring love
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Over the years, NBC2 photographer Todd Ofenbeck has helped make thousands of stories come alive. But he also has a profound story of his own. Twenty-seven years ago, Ofenbeck moved to Fort Myers with his wife Amy. She landed a job anchoring the news on ABC7 while he worked behind the scenes as a photographer.
Bonita Springs firefighter opens community pub
A new establishment that’s been the talk of the town for a few months officially had its grand opening in South Fort Myers. The Milhous Pub, named and owned by a Bonita Springs firefighter, opened its doors on Saturday, July 20. Located at 15200 S Tamiami Trail #114 in...
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Comes to BBMANN in November
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas will come to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on Wednesday, November 13 at 7:30PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 26 at 10AM and can be purchased online at www.bbmannpah.com, by calling 239-481-4849 or in person at the Box Office. Chip Davis, founder...
More Explores: Check out the purrr-fect cafe in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Check out the purrr-fect cafe in Fort Myers!. The Cattyshack Cafe offers coffee, breakfast sandwiches, pastries and more. The cafe has 20 cats and kittens you can cuddle and play with. These cats, brought to the cafe by the Gulf Coast Humane Society, are available for adoption.
Reader questions: A new Coconut Point shopping center; Bonita's Lake Park Diner; Galleria
Reader Nancie Harper checked in the other day. "Wondering what is being built on east side of U.S. 41 in Estero, north of Coconut Point," she said. "It’s a long piece of land, bordering U.S. 41 near Rapallo, between Via Rapallo Drive and Sweetwater Ranch Boulevard." A lot of...
810 Billiards & Bowling opens at Miromar Outlets in Estero
While its social media counts down to its grand opening July 25, 810 Billiards & Bowling actually launched last week at Miromar Outlets. The 28,000-square-foot entertainment venue opened in the Estero retail center’s large end unit across from Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse that formerly was home to Furniture Factory Direct and Neiman Marcus Last Call.
SWFLA To Do List: ‘Women in Rock,’ ‘Seussical Jr.’ and more
Follow your favorite Dr. Seuss characters; the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and more on a musical adventure to protect an abandoned egg and the Whos ― tiny people living on a speck that Horton discovered. Tickets are $25. Showings at various times, July 26-28 at Gulfshore Playhouse, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Information: gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
Miracle Moment: Ryann, Mathew, and Lemon
Fifteen-year-old Ryann Wood will head back to school cancer-free. The incoming sophomore beat stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma after a long four months of chemo, and she rang the bell to make it official. Matthew Wilson, who also beat Hodgkin lymphoma, is also celebrating a win. Matthew was the starting quarterback...
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