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Cape Coral man reaches plea deal, gets probation for fraud at senior community
A Cape Coral man arrested in April on nearly 100 felony and misdemeanor fraud charges after authorities say he stole from a senior community pleaded guilty this week to all counts. Jacob Michael Schismenos, 32, was arrested on 31 counts of dealing in stolen property; 31 counts of fraud; and...
‘Free State of Florida’ welcome signs touting DeSantis motto cost $60K
Florida spent $60,000 on new highway welcome signs that feature a campaign slogan used by Gov. Ron DeSantis in speeches and on merchandise. Signs welcoming visitors to “The Free State of Florida” now stand at 24 locations along highways and at two welcome centers, said Michael Williams, a spokesperson for the Florida Department of Transportation, in an email.
Woman shares near-death experience at same beach where teen died
The life of a loved teenager will be celebrated by the ones who loved him the most Wednesday night. In attendance will be a woman who knows all too well what 17-year-old Isaac Breese went through earlier this month at Blind Pass Beach in Sanibel. In 2019, Gambrel Irizarry had...
Cape Council receives city budget proposal
The budget presented to members of Cape Coral City Council today shows a proposed downtick in both overall total and the property tax rate while funding 22 new public safety positions, more sidewalks, additional miles of roadway paving and money for the purchase of the old golf course property. As...
Olympic medalist signs NIL deal with hometown Sarasota before competing in Paris
SARASOTA, Fla. - Olympic medalist and Sarasota native Emma Weyant is representing her hometown ahead of her big trip to Paris with a Name, Image, and Likeness deal. TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 25: Emma Weyant of Team United States poses with the silver medal for the Women's 400m Individual Medley Final on day two of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 25, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive R.
Which Jacksonville hospital is tops in Florida? Here's U.S. News & World Report's rankings
Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville is the top hospital in Florida, according to U.S. News & World Report's latest "Best Hospitals" ranking, which has given the Southside facility the state's No. 1 honor for eight of the last 10 years. Advent Health Orlando took top honors in 2019 and, under its former name, Florida Hospital...
New Alzheimer's infusion hits market, SWFL woman one of first to get it
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Donanemab, also called Kisunla. Tuesday's decision put the monoclonal antibody on the market intended to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
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...
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265-unit multifamily community planned near Palm Point Shoppes in Fort Myers
Atlanta-based real estate investment and development firms Brook Farm Group and Rail Gauge Partners LLC closed on a construction loan and the acquisition of an 8.5-acre site adjacent to Palm Pointe retail center at U.S. 41 and Trailwinds Drive in Fort Myers. The companies plan to develop a 265-unit multifamily community and break ground this month, company officials said. Terms of the acquisition from a partnership that previously entitled the land were not disclosed. The first units of The Sinclair at Palm Pointe are expected to be delivered in early 2026. The community will be developed as two four-story buildings with elevator service, a 3,800-square-foot clubhouse, a two-level fitness center, up to 2,200 square feet of coworking space, a resort-style pool, a dog park and outdoor fireplaces. One-, two- and three-bedroom units, ranging from 650 to 1,369 square feet, will be offered for rent.
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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