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Boat ramp in Bokeelia to close for renovations

Lavender’s Landing Boat Ramp, at 7290 Barrancas Ave., N.W., in Bokeelia, will close temporarily beginning Monday, July 7, for parking improvements and renovations. The project, timed to begin after the July 4 holiday, is expected to be completed by Spring 2026, weather permitting. The ...

Bloom to bring affordable housing to essential workers

A new, affordable housing community is coming to Fort Myers, marking a significant step forward in addressing the region’s pressing need for attainable housing. Located at 2010 Hanson St. in Fort Myers, Bloom is being developed by Renaissance Development Group, in collaboration with Lee ...

Final performances of ‘Men Are Dogs’ set at Cape Cafe Theatre

The hilarious comedy about women in group therapy, “Men Are Dogs” concludes its June performance schedule at Cape Cafe Theatre with Joe Simonelli assuming the lead role and Susan Crater also joining the cast. The final two performances are Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27, at 7 ...

Sun Splash to participate in World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Thursday

Sun Splash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral will participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Thursday, June 26, from 9-10 a.m. This global event brings together tens of thousands of children and adults at water parks and aquatic facilities around the world, all united in the mission ...

Downtown Showdown to showcase talent

Sugarshack Downtown is on a mission to find Southwest Florida talent by hosting its first-ever singing competition, The Downtown Showdown. “We host live music every day, seven days a week, but this will be our first-ever competition highlighting local talent from all over the Southwest ...