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2,480 students disciplined for 'disruptive behaviors' in anti-ICE walkouts

The School District of Lee County released disciplinary actions taken against 2,480 students it identified as participating in “disruptive behaviors” related to anti-ICE walkouts that took place Feb. 4-6. Behaviors cited were: • 2,037 skipping class or tardy to class • 393 safety ...

Women in Construction Week to be marked with celebration luncheon

Next week, a recently formed organization, will hold its inaugural Women in Construction Week Celebration Luncheon in Fort Myers. The event, set for March 3 at Taberna Ole’ Restaurant, is being organized by Southwest Florida Women in Construction, a professional organization. SWFL WIC was ...

Bubble Beach Bash Jeep Night at Fort Myers Hooters set for March 11

Celebrate the start of Spring at the Bubble Beach Bash-themed Jeep Night at Hooters of Fort Myers on Wednesday, March 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. Southwest Florida Jeep owners and enthusiasts won’t want to miss this month’s event. In addition, representatives from Paws Crossed, Inc. will be at ...

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Ag Day will shine a light on the agricultural portion of the expo March 7

A major component for the Lee County Southwest Florida Ag Expo continues to be for the youth. Ag Day will shine a light on the agricultural portion of the expo on Saturday, March 7. The doors open at 11 a.m. for the market animal auction, the livestock auction. Lainey Fisher said the ...

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23rd annual Sam Galloway, Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit set for March 5

A local non-profit that helps fight hunger in the area will host its biggest event of the year next week. Community Cooperative will hold its 23rd annual Sam Galloway, Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit on Thursday, March 5, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Each year, local restaurants prepare and ...

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PHOTO GALLERY | Anniversary of Iwo Jima remembered

The 81st anniversary of the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima during World War II was held March 22 at Veterans Memorial Park in Cape Coral. The event was hosted by the Pfc. Paul E. Ison Detachment 60 Marine Corps League. ALL PHOTOS BY MARK CLIFFORD

Local Sports & Recreation

Voting underway for February’s Athlete of the Month

Voting for the Cape Coral Breeze Athlete of the Month for February is now open.      There were a number of top performances from student-athletes in The Breeze coverage area during the month and now it’s up to readers to decide who will earn top honors for the period.     Nominees for ...

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