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Watch Lee County deputies each week on ‘On Patrol Live’
Lee County is one of the many jurisdictions from across the U.S. on the weekend television program “On Patrol Live”, on the…
        
        
        
                
                
                        Placida Road apartment project appears stalled
A proposed apartment building set to be located behind Cape Haze Plaza, appears to be stalled as a development. 
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                        Love-ly net gain for tennis boosters in pickleball debate
After several weeks of meetings and planning, Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane, on behalf of the county, met with severa…
        
        
        
                
                
                        Island deputies now wearing bodycams
Sheriff’s office had held off on adopting Motorola recorders
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                        The Island Golfer: Cap patrol prevents sandbaggers from unfair advantage
Hang around the first tee at any golf club and you will hear foursom…
        
        
        
                
                
                        SW Florida Fishing: Trout Time …
BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN
Last week was a good one for big speckled trout in the backcountry. We also saw some nice redfish…
        
        
        
                
                
                        SW Florida Fishing: It’s time for a day on the water
BY CAPT. JOE LACLAIR
Spring fishing is so great, I love it. Big snook, reds, trout, and suicidal pompano on the shallow…
        
        
        
                
                
                        EcoWatch: Good and bad news for Florida’s ecosystem
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that eve…
        
        
        
                
                
                        IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Called to a life of faith, in Boca Grande
There is something special about Garth Bailey. It only takes a few minutes talking to him to know what it is. He is unabash…
        
        
        
                
                
                        Letters: Appreciation for water quality editorial
To the Editor: 
Thank you for the great editorial in the paper this week. (See Lake Okeechobee’s overflowing, Feb…