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House of Omelets – Fort Myers
Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers HOURS: VOTED BEST OF CAPE CORAL 2013-2022 At House of Omelets choose from a variety...
Top 5 Restaurants You Need To Try In SWFL!
Masala Mantra Indian Bistro Indian,Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options MENU: www.masalaamantra.com Contact: +1 239-540-6300 Location: 4518 Del Prado Blvd S Suite...
Sizzle Dining Event To Benefit Blessings In A Backpack 3 Weeks Of Local Dining Specials Will Help Feed Children In Need
By: Josh Milton Sizzle Dining is back! From September 8 – 28, enjoy dining specials at local restaurants while supporting...
Lehigh Senior Center Happenings
By Lehigh Acres Senior Center Starlight Swing Dance is Thursday August 11th at 4:30pm and you must be a member...
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Making The Case For A Better Lee County
By: Matt Caldwell Two questions have repeatedly come up in recent political discussion around the county: should the Lee County Commission have single-member districts, and
April 2, 2024
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Smart Growth – Transportation & Land Use
By: Terri Lewis We’ve got very annoying congestion! It’s especially bad lately as we have seasonal residents, out-of-state spring break visitors and schools are in
April 2, 2024
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New State Requirements Help Protect Your Home from Property Fraud
By: Kevin Karnes, Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Criminals shouldn’t be able to steal your home or property. Yet, for many
April 2, 2024
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Caloosa 80 Words Matter
Special to East Lee County News Changes to the plan again. Now instead of asking for additional density, the developer has reduced the number of
April 2, 2024
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Lakes Park to host 40th Anniversary Celebration & Earth Day event
Lee County Parks & Recreation and the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation invite the community to the park’s 40th Anniversary Celebration from 9 a.m. to noon
April 2, 2024
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Join us for a Crucial Town Hall Discussion
BREAKING NEWS: Get ready for an essential town hall discussion focusing on the implementation of single-member districts for Lee County Board of County Commissioners! Senator
April 2, 2024
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Victory Town Center: The Place To Be!
By Pastor Larry, Victory of Lehigh Church I have had the privilege of visiting 56 different countries, many of them multiple times. I have also lived in many different places in the United States. In Philadelphia, near Pittsburgh and many places in and around Southern California and in a few...
Grumpy Goat Coffee And Riptide Brewing Collaboration
By Randy Mitchelson Grumpy Goat Coffee and Riptide Brewing Company are collaborating to create unique craft beer recipes. The first release is named Grumpy Blonde Ale. The limited edition beer takes Riptide Brewing’s Olde Naples Blonde and infuses the flavors and aromas of Grumpy Goat Coffee’s Ecuadorian coffee beans. Grumpy...
2021 Culinary CHEF Showdown – Who Won?
CHEF, the Culinary & Hospitality Education Foundation of Southwest Florida, filmed the 2021 CHEF Showdown competition on Monday, February 1, 2021, in front of a live studio audience limited to just 20 VIP guests due to social-distancing guidelines. The Workshop demonstration kitchen at Luminary Hotel and Co. was the perfect...
What’s New From The Beaches Of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Photo courtesy of The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. LEE COUNTY, Fla. (U.S.A.) – As visitors begin to plan long-awaited vacations, The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel continues to provide lots of space for social distancing while having fun. In addition to great, year-round weather, shell-drenched beaches, wildlife and...
Frontier Airlines Voters Have Spoken: Fort Myers Is Named Top Warm Weather Destination Of 2021
image courtesy of The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel FORT MYERS, Florida – Jan. 29, 2021 – Fort Myers has been named the top warm weather destination for 2021 by Frontier Airlines customers in a recent vote that pitted the city against Phoenix, Miami, Sarasota, Florida and Tampa, Florida....
Order Fine Folk Pizza Ahead Online Mondays In March And Save!
By Katrina Salokar Go online any Monday in March to order for delivery or pick up later in the week, and we’ll add double points to your rewards account on Tuesday! While our restaurant is not open on Mondays, our online ordering system is! You can go online any Monday...
Culinary Chef Showdown Heats Up In The Kitchen During Cross-County Duel
Submitted By Beth Oliver CHEF, the Culinary & Hospitality Education Foundation of Southwest Florida, filmed the 2021 Culinary CHEF Showdown in front of a sold-out VIP studio audience limited to 20 guests on February 1, 2021, at the Workshop demonstration kitchen in the new Luminary Hotel & Co. boutique hotel...
New Upscale Lounge, The Loft At OT, Ready To Make Its Mark In South Cape Coral
Longtime restaurateur remakes unique venue FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2021) – An upscale lounge featuring a full liquor bar, a wide selection of craft cocktails, wines, craft beers, tapas and live entertainment, The Loft at OT has opened its doors, and the good vibes have begun. Owners Mike and Kristina...
