Lee County Commission passes controversial Boca Grande parking ordinance
According to the county, the ordinance will take effect beginning of next week, but won’t be “fully enforced” until the details are rolled out, like signage and permits.
Three glasses of beer on camera: Report details Cape Coral man’s manslaughter arrest
Broken beer bottles and a confession that he was "looking for the right roadway" to get home led authorities to arrest a Cape Coral man on DUI manslaughter charges. Larry Farmer, 86, faces one count of DUI manslaughter, one count of vehicular homicide, one count of driving while his license was revoked causing death...
Fort Myers Beach council approves entertainment venue at former theater site
The development plan includes valet service and off-site parking options, though developers requested a 32% reduction in required parking spaces.
FDLE Breaks Ground on New Operations Facility after Hurricane Ian Destruction
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) broke ground Thursday at the 8.28-acre plot of land that will be transformed into a 64,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility that will act as the hub for the FDLE Fort Myers region. Leadership from FDLE and Seagate Development Group CEO Matt Price commenced the...
DLC to Manage Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers, Fla. — DLC has been selected to provide management services for Bell Tower Shops, a 365,000-square-foot open-air lifestyle center located in Fort Myers. Elmsford, New York-based DLC will lead the property’s leasing and day-to-day operations as part of its third-party management portfolio. The Fresh...
Build-Outs Of Coffee: Take Two Coffee In Fort Myers, FL
The coffee scene in Florida is coming on fast. Its latest edition is down in Ft. Myers, in the southwest corner of the state, where Take Two Coffee has grown from a backyard trailer to a charming new coffee bar in the heart of town. Here you’ll find great coffee, fresh donuts, and a come-as-you-are attitude to making...
Lee commissioners award contract to repair four hurricane-damaged Parks & Recreation boardwalks
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract to repair or reconstruct boardwalks at four Lee County Parks & Recreation sites across the county. The boardwalks were destroyed by Hurricane Ian. They are:. • Caloosahatchee Regional Park, 18500 N. River Road, Alva. • Galt Preserve, 3841...
Allegiant: Sunseeker sale to close in September; reports higher-than-expected profits after sale
After reporting above-average profits, Allegiant Travel Co. CEO Greg Anderson said the Sunseeker Resort is sold and the proceeds will help the airline recover.
Florida Insurance Agent Sentenced for Premium Theft and Civil Misconduct
Reid J. McDaniel, a former insurance agent from North Fort Myers, Florida, has begun serving a 15-month prison sentence after pleading no contest to stealing over $22,000 in insurance premiums from a local automotive business. McDaniel, who previously owned McDaniel Insurance Solutions, reportedly told clients their...
Judge reserves ruling on motion to set bond for man arrested eight years after...
Despite his mother's plea, a Cape Coral motorcyclist accused in the drunken driving death of his passenger eight years ago will await a judge's ruling on setting bond. Pavel Naranjo Jr., 39, of Cape Coral, faces charges of DUI manslaughter; operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license causing death; driving while...