Price slashed on premier Fort Myers Beach development site
The asking price for the Royal Beach Club property on Fort Myers Beach has been slashed by nearly 20%. The Harlan Group Real Estate, which is listing the property, says the new asking price for the property is $28.35 million — down 18.99% from $35 million. Erin Harlan, the firm’s co-owner, says in an email that the...
Read more: From Monkey Joe to Battista, how Estero Bay was named
The following is edited from a July 5, 2015, article in the News-Press entitled “From Monkey Joe to Battista, how Estero Bay was named” by Andrea Stetson. Estero Bay has islands with names including Davis Key, Little Davis Key and Charlie Key. There is Porpoise Key and Grassy Key. Sister Island is just east of...
Savage Skillet Opening in Bokeelia December 2nd
BOKEELIA, FL — Savage Skillet is planning a soft opening on December 2 at 5110 Pine Island Rd #140, Bokeelia, FL 33922. Owner Erika Fernandez told Business Debut the space will focus on a full service breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu with light dinner offerings. Fernandez and business partner...
Death investigation underway along Lake Avenue in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a death at a home on Lake Avenue in Lehigh Acres. Deputies blocked off the neighborhood Saturday night, with LCSO's Major Crimes Unit and Mobile Command Center on the scene. Neighbors reported helicopters and K9 units in the...
Arctic blast brings near-record cold to Fort Myers Monday with rapid temperature drop
The cold front sweeping across the eastern United States is set to move through Southwest Florida, bringing sudden cold, dry air. After a weekend of warmth, Fort Myers residents will feel up to a 20-degree drop Monday, with the coldest conditions still ahead Monday night. Cold air was expected to begin filtering into...
The most expensive neighborhoods in Cape Coral
Homebuyers and sellers are navigating a slow and expensive housing market, with rising prices and stagnant demand keeping many on the sidelines. This comes amid rising economic uncertainty and growing wealth concentration. But luxury homes—multimillion-dollar estates, sleek penthouses, and one-of-a-kind custom...
Low rain chances stick around Friday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — More moisture is expected to stream in off the Gulf today, but it will not be a rainy day by any means. Rain chances are only up to 30% for your Friday. We trend even drier tomorrow, with only a 10% chance of rain for the Gulf Coast.
NASA Blue Origin rocket launch in Cape Canaveral may be seen in Fort Myers,...
Godspeed, New Glenn: Blue Origin’s massive rocket is about to take flight – and it may be visible outside of Florida . The company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos is preparing for New Glenn’s launch , a mission it refers to as NG-2 , tentatively set for Sunday, Nov. 9, from Cape Canaveral. Will people in Fort...
Public Interviews Scheduled for Judicial Vacancies in Lee County on November 14
The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has released the interview schedule for two judicial vacancies. One vacancy is in the County Court and one is in the Circuit Court. These positions are open due to the retirement of Judge Burns and the resignation of Judge Evans.
Cape Coral Kicks Off Raise the Flag Fundraiser For America’s 250th Birthday
Next year is America's 250th birthday and to celebrate, Cape Coral is kicking off a Raise the Flag fundraiser. 2026 marks a truly historic milestone, America’s 250th birthday. From small towns to big cities, communities across the nation will be coming together to honor the people, stories and traditions that shaped...
