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Immokalee Student Leads with Heart and Action

Saidee Rinco just wants to give back to her Immokalee community. That’s why the Immokalee High School senior devotes much of her time to the...

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Kids Lead Cereal Drive to Feed Local Students

Fifth grader Bentley Essig helped lead a student-led cereal donation drive that raised $950 through lemonade stands—funds that went toward buying hundreds of cereal boxes...

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The Naples Players Offers a Hot End-of-Summer Discount for Final Week of Sweeney Todd

As summer winds down, The Naples Players (TNP) are making it even easier for the community to experience their critically acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd: The...

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Local Animal Shelter raises awareness of risk of heartworm disease during recent increased rain, heat, and humidity in Southwest Florida

The Cape Coral Animal Shelter in Cape Coral, FL, is issuing a warning and encouraging pet owners to ensure their pets are on a monthly...

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Naples Zoo Orangutans Welcome New Roommates From Zoo Miami

Naples Zoo is thrilled to welcome two new residents to the very popular orangutan habitat. Millie and Kapok, a bonded mother-son pair of white-cheeked gibbons...

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Jingle in July Toy Drive Collecting Teen Gifts for Boys & Girls Club of Collier County

Now through July 10, 2025, participate in the Jingle in July Toy and Donation Drive to benefit teen members of the Boys & Girls Club...

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Lee County News

Support First Responders and Military Heroes at the Tunnel to Towers 5K on September 6

Step up for those who serve. The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Fort Myers returns on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Florida SouthWestern State College to honor and...

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The Naples Players Offers a Hot End-of-Summer Discount for Final Week of Sweeney Todd

As summer winds down, The Naples Players (TNP) are making it even easier for the community to experience their critically acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd: The...

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Local Animal Shelter raises awareness of risk of heartworm disease during recent increased rain, heat, and humidity in Southwest Florida

The Cape Coral Animal Shelter in Cape Coral, FL, is issuing a warning and encouraging pet owners to ensure their pets are on a monthly...

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Shell Factory & Nature Park announces details for final closing weekend Sept. 28-29

The Shell Factory & Nature Park will be closed today, Sept. 27. However, it will be open as planned on Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Child Care of SWFL Registration Open at Three Learning Centers in Lee County

Child Care of Southwest Florida is accepting new student registrations for the summer term at three of its early learning centers in Fort Myers.

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Insomnia Cookies Opens First Fort Myers Location to Satisfy Sweets Cravings All Day and Late into the Night

Great for middle of the night cravings and surprise deliveries, Insomnia Cookies opens in SWFL.

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Southwest Florida News

Sizzle Dining 2025: Southwest Florida’s Culinary Event Grows

Southwest Florida’s premier culinary celebration, Sizzle Dining 2025, returns from September  3 to 30, offering four weeks of tasty eating across the region. Now the largest annual...

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25 Years as a Trusted Parenting Resource in Collier and Lee Counties

We are celebrating 25 years as a parenting resource in Collier and Lee Counties We’re proud to celebrate 25 years as a trusted parenting resource...

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The Naples Players Offers a Hot End-of-Summer Discount for Final Week of Sweeney Todd

As summer winds down, The Naples Players (TNP) are making it even easier for the community to experience their critically acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd: The...

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Local Animal Shelter raises awareness of risk of heartworm disease during recent increased rain, heat, and humidity in Southwest Florida

The Cape Coral Animal Shelter in Cape Coral, FL, is issuing a warning and encouraging pet owners to ensure their pets are on a monthly...

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Naples Zoo Orangutans Welcome New Roommates From Zoo Miami

Naples Zoo is thrilled to welcome two new residents to the very popular orangutan habitat. Millie and Kapok, a bonded mother-son pair of white-cheeked gibbons...

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Florida State Tax Holidays and Exemptions 2025

Nine state sales tax holidays have been signed into law.

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