Red tide in 'kill zone' reported near some Florida beaches. What you should know
While red tides and other algal blooms can occur worldwide, Karenia brevis is found almost exclusively in the Gulf of Mexico ...
New public-access golf course opens in growing Florida community
Calusa Country Club has opened in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, as part of a Lennar Homes development. The 18-hole course, designed by Gordon Lewis and open to the public with memberships available, is ...
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‘We’re not playing anymore.’ Manatee County officials planning big development changes
Commissioners also recently voted to undo a Comprehensive Plan change made in 2021 that allowed new housing construction east of the county’s Future Development Area Boundary. The rule change led to ...
These FL Towns Among Top 100 Most Ethnically Diverse U.S. Cities
Four cities in Florida were recently named among the top 100 most ethnically diverse cities in the United States, according ...
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Lee County discontinues adding fluoride to water
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to discontinue adding fluoride to Lee County Utilities drinking water.
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County considers parking requirements
A motion to draft amendments to parking requirements for Boca Grande and Matlacha Historic Districts was passed unanimously ...
From the Archives: A brief history of Sanibel
Press, the formation of Lee County, the storied history of the Lee County Courthouse, Southwest Florida’s largest city, Cape Coral, and the county seat Fort Myers in this space. We’ve also recapped ...