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McCarthy-Gaetz feud hits the road
MILWAUKEE — The long-running feud between former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) hit the road this week, putting a spotlight on the tensions still percolating through the House GOP conference as the Republican Party pushes a message of unity. McCarthy — who was ousted from the top job in a historic fashion last…
CrowdStrike outage slows down businesses in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A software update grounded fliers here in Southwest Florida and nationwide. It also kept some businesses from doing anything with a computer. "The credit card machines aren’t working — chips, the tap, the scan, nothing is working," said Nieshia James-Contreas, the general manager of Nu Image Cleaners.
Fort Myers Beach hotel’s future in limbo
This Fort Myers Beach hotel was once the beating heart of a community, a place where families and friends made memories. Wyndham Garden Hotel at Fort Myers Beach is now a ghost ship stranded and forgotten by the shore. People who once cherished its lively tiki bar, cozy rooms and...
96-year-old bartender still serving smiles
A 96-year-old woman isn’t letting her age slow her down one bit. Betty Kai is a bartender and an office manager, but more importantly, she’s just a really cool person. She’s 97 in October, and you can still find her behind the bar. With all of these...
SCCF Calls To Artists For ‘FLIGHT’ Exhibit This Fall
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is looking for artists to submit their work for an exhibit this fall. The exhibit will be in partnership with the Sanibel-Captiva Art League (SCAL) and held at SCCF’s Bailey Homestead from Nov. 5 to Dec. 13. The exhibit, FLIGHT, will feature works that portray...
Fort Myers airport posts second-best June on record
Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers had its second-busiest June on record in the 42-year history of the airport, according to airport officials. In June, there were 696,867 passengers who traveled through the airport in Fort Myers. The highest passenger count on record for June was in 2021, when Southwest Florida International saw 839,377 passengers, according to the Lee County Port Authority.
Vicky Bakery to expand to Cape Coral
Vicky Bakery, a Miami-based Cuban bakery chain, has plans for a third Southwest Florida location. Mike Rivera, of Saggio Realty’s commercial brokerage division in Naples, completed a $750,000 sale of a 1.25-acre mixed-use site at 602 Del Prado Blvd. N. The development will be the future location of a 3,000-square-foot Vicky Bakery, along with 3,600 square feet of inline retail space for lease, Rivera said. Lane Boy of Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Property Southwest Florida represented the seller. Originally opened in 1972 in Miami by Antonio and Gelasia’s Cao, Vicky Bakery has more than 25 locations in the state, including one recently opened in Ave Maria and another opening soon in Fort Myers.
Resurgence Brewing, Central Rock Gym celebrate groundbreaking in south Fort Myers
Resurgence Brewing Co. and Central Rock Gym celebrated the impending groundbreaking on their 25,000-square-foot facility that should be open by the end of next summer. Seagate Development Group will manage construction, which should begin by the end of October, said Doug Hrabik, senior project manager. “We’re excited to get it...
Former Merritt Island Mustang Ian Farrow Selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the MLB Draft
BREVARD COUNTY • MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA – Former Merritt Island Mustang and Florida Gulf Coast University senior outfielder Ian Farrow was selected in the 14th round, 414th overall, in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Farrow was an ASUN Second Team honoree in 2022, First Team...
Sanibel City Council Sets Proposed Maximum Operating Millage Rate
City Council unanimously approved the proposed operating millage rate for the 2024 tax year at 2.5 mills, which is no increase from last year. The rolled-back rate for the City of Sanibel 2024 tax year is 2.4848 mills. The proposed aggregate millage rate is 2.6369 mills. The millage levy for the sewer voted debt service is 0.0169 mills, and the millage levy for the Recreation Center voted debt service is 0.1200 mills.
Global tech outage: Check on flight status at RSW in Fort Myers, Punta Gorda Airport
Technology has run into some turbulence and major airlines around the world reported systems outages Friday that were disrupting their operations. Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers and Punta Gorda Airport in Charlotte County were experiencing flight delays and cancellations Friday morning. On Facebook, Southwest Florida International was advising travelers to...
Worth the wait: SWFL represented in 'EA Sports College Football 25'
FORT MYERS, Fla. — It's a highly anticipated week for many football fanatics around the world. Friday marks the official release of EA Sports' College Football 25 and the game features several familiar faces. It's been an 11 year hiatus since the last edition of the game was released...
“It’s crazy this has just come up now”; Toxic metals in tampons causing health concerns
A new research study is making its way across social media, sparking a conversation about the safety of tampons. A first-of-its kind study looked into the presence of metals and found trace amounts of more than a dozen metals in 14 different brands. Florida Gulf Coast University students were scrolling...
Cape Coral City Council to hold public hearing over Jaycee Park redesign
The Cape Coral City Council will hold a meeting regarding Jaycee Park next week. The meeting will be held Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. and will mark the first public hearing regarding changes to the redesign of Jaycee Park in November. Some Cape Coral residents have opposed the park’s redesign and...
Rotary Club of Fort Myers to host annual golf tournament to benefit SWFL children
ALVA, Fla. — Get ready to golf for a great cause. The Rotary Club of Fort Myers is getting ready to host their biggest event of the year. The annual Rotary Cup golf tournament is a four-person scramble tournament to help raise money for Southwest Florida charities and kids in the area. All proceeds to benefit the Fort Myers Rotary Trust Fund.
Sanibel City Council Considers E-Bike Restrictions
In May, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee was provided sample e-bike policies from other communities, a shared-use path incident report summary, and current e-bike and bike safety information from the City website. This information provided background and a basis for committee members to discuss the following six areas related to e-bikes:
Massive Enhancement Projects Slated for Florida Club
Renovation and expansion of Colonial Country Club’s golf shop and cart barn, as well as makeovers of the pool area and community center, are kicking off during the summer of 2025 at the Fort Myers, Fla. property. A full golf course renovation project will begin on April 1, 2025.
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