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E26 fledges without mom

With all the drama that’s been happening at the nest of Southwest Florida’s most famous eagle family, it would be understandable if some people forgot that the eaglet in the tree at Pritchett Farm was about to take flight for the first time. That moment happened early Tuesday night when ...

Lee County Community Band set to wrap up season with two remaining concerts

Southwest Floridians have two more chances to catch the county’s oldest band before the fall next month. The Lee County Community Band is welcoming the public to enjoy an inspiring afternoon of music with its March concert, “A Festival of Music!,” this Sunday at 3 p.m. at Mariner High ...

ESE students facing school reassignments

The School District of Lee County is changing its Exceptional Student Education delivery model — to the cluster school model — meaning students will be changing schools for their accommodations. “The ultimate goal is to enhance student outcomes, better support staff and maximize district ...

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North Fort Myers Recreation Center to host first Nerf Night event

Lee County Parks & Recreation will host its first Nerf Night for children ages 8 to 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 27, in the gymnasium at the North Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 North Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers. The gym will be turned into a Nerf battlefield where ...

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Burnt Store expansion plan modified

Lee County has adjusted its safety improvement plan for Burnt Store Road. Lee County staff will move forward with adding rumble strips and a four-foot paved shoulder as safety measures for the remaining two-lane section of Burnt Store Road without including the passing lanes in the previously ...

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North Fort Myers Recreation Center to host first Nerf Night event

Lee County Parks & Recreation will host its first Nerf Night for children ages 8 to 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 27, in the gymnasium at the North Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 North Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers. The gym will be turned into a Nerf battlefield where ...

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