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Fishing Best Bets: Southwest Florida anglers contend with windy conditions
James Newlon was breathing a Nitrox mix on a Gulf wreck in 90 feet of water when this cubera snapper came within range of his speargun. Comment?
Best Bets: A little too much wind was the only complaint this week
What a way to start the day! Harry Feinhalls did it with this 33-inch cobia that hit a Gulp!-tipped jig at sunup in northern Matlacha Pass, on a Wildfly Charter with Capt. Comment?
Best Bets: Sheepshead especially active
Offshore anglers still have a couple of weeks to wait before they can keep red grouper, like this dandy released off Marco by Ken Bullock. Comment?
Fort Myers fundraiser planned for Mindy McCready's children
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There will be a fundraiser for the children of Mindy McCready from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Eagles Nest Church on Palm Beach Boulevard. Comment?
Best Bets: Good catches for anglers despite red tide
Jack Bodine used a shrimp-and-jig rig to catch this nice Spanish mackerel off the Sanibel Light, on a Fort Myers Fishing Adventure with Capt. Comment?
Yard art: Tree's all bottled up
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Do you have some intriguing yard or floral art? Or have you spotted some in Southwest Florida? We'd like to know about it. Comment?
What's an exotic? You may be surprised
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Strictly defined exotic species, also called non-natives, 'are animals living outside captivity that did not historically occur in Florida,' according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Comment?
Chambers' event puts STEM in spotlight
State Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto, left, chats Wednesday with Erica Castner of the Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce before the start of the STEM at Work luncheon at the Crowne Plaza in south Fort Myers. Comment?
Business Briefs: Fraud seminar features film subject
Mark Whitacre, 'The Informant,' will be the headline speaker at the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors' annual fraud seminar on Tuesday at Holiday Inn, 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive, in Fort Myers. Comment?
Child found dead in Fort Myers apartment complex
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Fort Myers Police Officer Constance Brown puts up crime scene tape at a death investigation at the Horizon Apartments in Fort Myers today. Comment?
Southwest Florida mayors, officials meet with county commissioner
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Lee Commissioner Kiker on first meeting with mayor...: Lee County Commissioner Larry Kiker, liaison to the five municipalities in Lee, had his first meeting with the Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel mayors. Comment?
Chambers in Southwest Florida host STEM luncheon
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Chambers of commerce in Southwest Florida hosted a STEM@Work luncheon Wednesday to discuss the program-and as an invitation for new businesses to participate. Comment?
World Book Night helps spread the love of reading
Cassandra Early at Cypress Paperback Book Exchange is a local representative for the event that started in the U.K. in 2011 and last year in the United States. Comment?
U.S. Congressman Trey Radel answers your questions
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Radel was first elected on Nov. 6, to represent District 19, which includes most of Lee and western Collier counties. Comment?
Deputies look into theft of more than $60,000 in materials from Fort Myers business
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating the reported theft of more than $60,000 in scrap steel and communication tile boards from a south Fort Myers business. Comment?
A good time to remember Southwest Florida's a piece of paradise
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We know a lot about season at the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau because we're charged with bringing visitors to our piece of paradise. Comment?
Downtown Cape Coral street will become work of art
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There will also be a free block party from 6-10 p.m. Friday. * Where: Edwards Drive in downtown Fort Myers. Comment?
Cape Coral Little League baseball, softball play starts soon
What: Minnesota Twins clinics When: Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-noon, Pelican Baseball Complex; Challenger Clinic, Feb. Comment?
Cape Coral woman taken to the hospital in North Fort Myers crash, has died
North Fort Myers crash: A 66 year old Cape Coral woman is critically injured during an accident in North Fort Myers. Comment?
Not justified: Florida Supreme Court strikes down radio rules
Southwest Florida drivers can crank that bass all the way if they want - the Florida Supreme Court has decided they can't get in trouble. Comment?