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DDWS call to designers

Visionary designers, artists and innovators of all ages are invited to apply for the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge's (DDWS) REVIVE! Trash to Fashion: The Couture Collection, set for Nov. 4 at at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, at 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel. ...

County announces temporary beach access closure

Lee County reported that the beach access at the San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve in Fort Myers will be temporarily closed from now through April 10, while the Department of Transportation completes drainage repairs and paving related to impacts from Hurricane Ian. During the project, the ...

Exhibit on display at BIG ARTS

BIG ARTS is hosting “The Profound Drama of the Ordinary,” by Rene Miville, from now through April 26 in the Dunham Family Gallery. An innovator in the process of chemical manipulation using the classic darkroom printing method, he created a substantial body of work in the late 1980s and ...

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Overnight beach work set for Captiva

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) reported that a tractor will be working along the full length of the island's beach this evening and overnight to smooth down the escarpment. The work is being done to help improve beach conditions and make the shoreline easier to navigate. ...

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Bridging gap between research, public engagement

Community science, also known as citizen science, is a powerful movement that bridges the gap between scientific research and public engagement, offering individuals the opportunity to contribute to meaningful scientific discoveries. This collaborative approach is transforming the landscape of ...

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County announces temporary beach access closure

Lee County reported that the beach access at the San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve in Fort Myers will be temporarily closed from now through April 10, while the Department of Transportation completes drainage repairs and paving related to impacts from Hurricane Ian. During the project, the ...

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Guest commentary: New school year started off strong for district

We've had a great start to the 2025-26 school year as we now enter the second half for the School District of Lee County. I'm excited to share some major accomplishments. - Record graduation rates The school district achieved its highest graduation rate ever at 89.9%, a 4% improvement over ...

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Florida Trust holds annual economic outlook

Florida Trust Wealth Management began the new year with its annual 2026 Economic Outlook events, global economic overviews that also looked at artificial intelligence (AI) and growth opportunities for the year ahead. Held on Jan. 26 at BIG ARTS on Sanibel and at its Fort Myers office, the ...

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