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Bahnam Builders help kick off the ‘Stuff the Bus’ school supply drive in Lee...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Jason Drew kicked off Monday morning "Gulfcoasting" in Cape Coral with Ava and Alan Bahnam and Queen Ellis of Bahnam Builders as they launched this year's "Stuff the Bus" school supply drive. The community‑wide effort, supported by Oasis Charter Schools, aims to fill an entire school bus with backpac
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Cape Coral begins construction on Florida’s tallest flagpole

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Construction has begun on a 250-foot flagpole in Cape Coral's Bernice Braden Park, which will honor America's 250th birthday and become the tallest flagpole in Florida. Cape Coral officials have said the project is being funded through donations, but the fundraising campaign has not yet...
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SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco

Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Rock at Arts Bonita; Nature’s Palette in Naples; ‘America’ on Marco. The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter is known for his melodic, introspective soft rock and folk-pop songs. Fan favorites include “Come Back,” “Love Vibration,” “1972” and “Winter in the Hamptons.” At 7:30 p.m., F
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Find a pristine paradise in Deep Creek

Owned by a single family since its construction in 2021, every inch of this three-bedroom-plus-den, two-bath home reflects a standard of care that is increasingly rare today. Nestled within the deed-restricted Deep Creek golf community at 25381 Rupert Road in Punta Gorda, the home benefits from a neighborhood with beau
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Trial rescheduled for Punta Gorda man charged in synagogue fire

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - The federal trial for a Punta Gorda man charged in connection with a fire at the Chabad of Charlotte County synagogue has been rescheduled. A federal court notice entered May 12 shows Blake Richard Hoover’s jury trial, previously set for June 1, is now set for the Aug. 3, 2026, trial term in
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Kellie Burns says goodbye to Gulf Coast News after 33 years of telling Southwest...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Kellie Burns, a longtime journalist with Gulf Coast News, is retiring this week to focus on her family after 33 years of reporting in Southwest Florida. Kellie’s first experience on television came in the 1970s, when she appeared on "Action News for Kids" at just 9 years old. Her love for journalism
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Chicken Wing Enthusiasts Agree, These Are 14 Of The Best Wing Spots In America

From Buffalo to lemon pepper, Americans love wings. We combed through online reviews to find the best chicken wing spots in America, according to customers.
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Boat crash into dock and jet ski lift in Cape Coral shocks neighbors

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Neighbors in Cape Coral are searching for answers after a boat crashed into a dock and jet ski lift, causing damage before the captain continued on without stopping. “I've never seen anything like that before. So it was quite surprising and alarming because my neighbor...
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Caloosahatchee Cannabis Co. closes Downtown Fort Myers flagship location

Seed & Bean closed its doors May 31st as C3 consolidates operations and expands its Cape Coral concept and growing beverage line. Caloosahatchee Cannabis Co. (C3) announced that Seed & Bean, its pioneering hemp café in downtown Fort Myers, would close its doors on May 31, 2026. The decision follows a strategic review o
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COLUMN: Tattoo artist leads national contest to win $25K

Being an unhappy customer has paid off for Jessica Garcia.

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