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Deadline nears for photo contest at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

Entries are being accepted for the Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve 2026 Photo Contest honoring Carolyn Babb.  The deadline is Jan. 31. The contest is limited to amateur photographers and only digital entries can be submitted.  Photos must be of native species and must ...

County shares holiday recycling tips for a greener season

The holiday season brings celebrations, decorations and time with loved ones — but also significant increase in waste. Lee County Solid Waste has some simple tips to help residents reduce their environmental footprint this season. In Lee County, household waste typically increases by about ...

CROW Speaker Series to host Jan. 9 presentation on Burmese pythons

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife is kicking off its 2026 Speaker Series on Jan. 9 with a presentation from South Florida Water Management District Lead Invasive Species Scientist and Python Program Manager Michael Kirkland on the impact of invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida ...

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Calusa Waterkeeper’s ‘State of Our Water’ meeting Jan. 10

Calusa Waterkeeper will welcome Dr. Gregg Poulakis of the Fish and Wildlife Research Center, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to discuss the endangered smalltooth sawfish, sharing what is known about this unique species and what is being done to promote its recovery in the ...

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Lee County activates cold-weather outreach plan

County officials are taking steps to help those without housing combat the upcoming cold temps on the horizon.  Lee County Government officials stated Monday they are coordinating with partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week.  Officials said the Lee County Department of Human ...

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Better Together, Christ Community Church to host community job fair Jan. 15

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, is partnering with Christ Community Church to host a community job fair for Fort Myers residents on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Registration is now open for job seekers and employers to participate in the January ...

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Calusa Waterkeeper’s ‘State of Our Water’ meeting Jan. 10

Calusa Waterkeeper will welcome Dr. Gregg Poulakis of the Fish and Wildlife Research Center, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to discuss the endangered smalltooth sawfish, sharing what is known about this unique species and what is being done to promote its recovery in the ...

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