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‘Parks, Points & Perks’ shines light on Lee’s must-visits

This summer, there’s a perk in heading to parks around Lee County.  The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau in conjunction with Lee County Parks & Recreation is offering local residents and visitors new ways to experience summer fun and win great prizes. “Parks, Points & ...

Headless alligator corpse with missing tail found in Cape Coral canal

A deceased alligator missing a head and tail was found floating in a Cape Coral canal on Thursday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the report of the lifeless alligator which was apparently the victim of either an illegal poaching or an illegal harvesting. In Florida, it is illegal to hunt, harvest or possess an alligator outside of hunting season (which requires a permit and which runs from Aug. 15 to Nov. 1). It is also illegal to dispose of the body of an alligator in a canal. FWC spokesperson Bradley Johnson confirmed that the agency found the alligator in a Cape canal Thursday. "An FWC officer responded to the scene to investigate the ...

Headless alligator corpse with missing tail found in Cape Coral canal

A deceased alligator missing a head and tail was found floating in a Cape Coral canal on Thursday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the report of the lifeless alligator which was apparently the victim of either an illegal poaching or an illegal harvesting. In Florida, it is illegal to hunt, harvest or possess an alligator outside of hunting season (which requires a permit and which runs from Aug. 15 to Nov. 1). It is also illegal to dispose of the body of an alligator in a canal. FWC spokesperson Bradley Johnson confirmed that the agency found the alligator in a Cape canal Thursday. "An FWC officer responded to the scene to investigate the ...

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Designs sought for Pace’s Funky Fashion Show fundraiser

An advocate program that provides programs that help girls and young women thrive is gearing up for its annual fundraising fashion show.  Pace Center for Girls of Lee County has announced the return of the Funky Fashion Show, a high-energy, purpose-driven event hosted by Chico’s. The event ...

‘Parks, Points & Perks’ shines light on Lee’s must-visits

This summer, there’s a perk in heading to parks around Lee County.  The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau in conjunction with Lee County Parks & Recreation is offering local residents and visitors new ways to experience summer fun and win great prizes. “Parks, Points & ...

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Safe Boating week: Time for safety refreshers, equipment checks

With the summer months fast approaching and a plethora of opportunities for Southwest Floridians to hit the water, officials are reminding boaters via an annual national campaign to take precautions. Safe Boating Campaign’s National Safe Boating Week runs from May 17 to May 23, and Flotilla ...

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