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FSW History Professor Receives National Grant For “Lynching in LaBelle” Project
FEBRUARY 4, 2021 – LABELLE, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) history professor Brandon Jett was recently awarded a $4,500...
“Crown Jewel of Fort Myers Beach!” McKeown Authors First-Ever Mound House Book
By Gary Mooneythewritestuff25@gmail.com While the iconic Mound House on Fort Myers Beach traces its history back over 2,000 years to...
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COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2026 SEASON; TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR FIVE CLASSICAL PERFORMANCES
Internationally-acclaimed performers from around the world will headline the five concerts planned for 2026 by the Fort Myers Community Concert Association. Tickets are now on
June 4, 2025
Rock & Rose Ribbon Cutting – May 22nd
The Southwest Florida Business Alliance is pleased to announce a special ribbon‐cutting ceremony at Rock & Rose Nursery. Join us on Thursday, May 22nd at 15000 N.
May 20, 2025
The Rooster’s Report: Fresh Finds & Tasty Times
By: Tyler and Trevor Bear | Rooster’s Produce It’s heating up, and so is the flavor at Rooster’s Produce on Route 80! This month, we’re
May 14, 2025
Reel Paradise: Southwest Florida in the Movies
By: Arthur Ingram Southwest Florida may not be Hollywood East, but it’s carved out a quirky place in cinema history. From swamps to sandy shores,
May 14, 2025
It Was A Great Season at The Buckingham Blues Bar
Andre, Tammy and Johnathan Camy with Bobby Capps Darren _Lightning_ Thiboutot Jr and Sr Happy Birthday Tiffany Heather and Tammy Jacquie and Ryan JJ Grey
May 14, 2025
Still Rooted: The State of Caladium Farming in Lake Placid, Florida
By Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Lake Placid, Florida—once the undisputed “Caladium Capital of the World”—still proudly honors its colorful legacy. Tucked in
May 14, 2025
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