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First responders honored for their service

Local first responders were honored Thursday night at FOS Furniture in Cape Coral, as their Business After Hours event again paid homage to those who protect and serve. Members of the Cape Coral Police Department, Cape Coral Fire Department, and Lee County Sheriff’s Office were invited to ...

The Harry Chapin Food Bank collecting turkeys, hams for Thanksgiving meals

Harry Chapin Food Bank has launched a Thanksgiving Frozen Turkey & Ham Drive to help its agency partners across Southwest Florida fill the tables of neighbors experiencing hunger this holiday season. Through Nov. 20, the nonprofit is collecting wrapped, frozen turkeys and hams of all sizes to ...

Edison and Ford Winter Estates to host Autumn Garden Festival on Nov. 22-23

Edison and Ford Winter Estates will host its 17th annual Autumn Garden Festival on Nov. 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 80 garden vendors from around Florida and the Southeastern states will have exotic and native plants and trees for sale. The festival takes place outdoors, under ...

Craft Fair Rummage Sale to raise money for Oasis programs

The first Indoor Craft Fair and Rummage Sale — open to the public — will be held at the Oasis High School gym to raise money for choral shells for the band and choir classes. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Saturday, Nov. 22, at 3519 Oasis Blvd. and will feature more ...

American Sand Sculpting Championship returns to Fort Myers Beach Nov. 20-24

The 35th American Sand Sculpting Championship, one of the most eye-catching annual events on Fort Myers Beach, returns Nov. 20-24 to the DiamondHead Beach Resort. Fort Myers Beach will host the nation’s top master and advanced amateur sand sculptors in a dazzling display of artistry and ...

Allegiant Air starts service into Southwest Florida International Airport

The Lee County Port Authority welcomed Allegiant Air as a new air carrier at Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers Thursday. The airline’s inaugural flight was from Allentown, Pennsylvania (ABE). Allegiant will add nonstop flights between Fort Myers and Appleton, Wisconsin ...