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Gag grouper season opens Sept. 1-14 in Gulf state waters

The 2025 recreational gag grouper season for Gulf state waters will be open Sept. 1-14 and will close at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued an executive order to modify the recreational season of gag grouper in Gulf state waters, ...

Cape Coral Lee County Public Library | August programs

Next month’s roster of activities at Cape Coral Lee County Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs English Café 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 5, 12, 19 Free, informal conversation sessions ...

Youth Alliance Squad holds its first meeting

Cape Coral’s LGBTQ+ non-profit is starting a youth-centered empowerment group, with its first gathering this past Saturday. The Youth Alliance Squad will have its first of a quarterly meetup series designed to celebrate, connect, and uplift LGBTQ+ youth, allies and friends (ages 12–17) ...

This summer, keep Florida healthy through proper lawn care

The health of Southwest Florida’s water quality is essential for the region’s environment, economy and overall way of life. While there are many factors that contribute to the health of our waterways, some of the greatest concerns are related to nutrient pollution and runoff from ...

Babcock Ranch hosts Trails Day hike

With Babcock Ranch’s concentration on environmental consciousness, it stands to reason that the town with countless walking trails to explore would be the perfect place to hold a National Trails Day hike. Dozens of people came to the Dr. Bill Hammond Trail Head at the William & Mary Ann ...