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The 81st anniversary of the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima during World War II was held March 22 at Veterans Memorial Park in Cape Coral. The event was hosted by the Pfc. Paul E. Ison Detachment 60 Marine Corps League. ALL PHOTOS BY MARK CLIFFORD

Garden Club of Cape Coral | Common Florida weeds – part 2

By CATHY DUNN news@breezenewspapers.com Last month we learned about two common Florida weeds – artillery weed and creeping woodsorrel. This month we’ll explore two more pesky weeds, or “plants that are out of place” – American black nightshade and dollarweed. Weeds are not only ...

Sam Galloway, Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit to be held March 5

Community Cooperative is hosting its 23rd annual Sam Galloway, Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit Thursday, March 5 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Each year, local restaurants prepare and serve a southern-style dinner to several hundred guests at the annual event held in the service garages of Sam ...

Gulf Coast Writers Association accepting entries for annual writing contest

The public is invited to enter the annual Southwest Florida writing contest, now open for submissions. This is the only regular writing competition sponsored by Gulf Coast Writers Association of Fort Myers. The competition is open to writers worldwide. Three categories of writing are ...

India Fest in Fort Myers to showcase ‘Royal India’ theme March 14

The India Association of Fort Myers will host its 35th annual India Fest Saturday, March 14, inviting the community to experience the color, flavor and energy of India during a vibrant daylong celebration of culture and tradition.  Held from noon to 8 p.m. at the Alliance for the Arts ...