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A celebratory reinstallation of The Temptation sign on Park Avenue on Tuesday. From left, co-owners Jeffrey Simmons, Andy Duncan and Kevin Stockdale. This week they were working hard to re-open as soon as possible. Photo by Christine Borgersen
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As part of the Rebuilding Florida Fisheries Program, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is encouraging eligible sectors to apply for disaster relief funding. The deadline for application submission is Nov. 30, 2024. This program is designed to support businesses and individuals in the following sectors which have been impacted by the 2024 hurricane […]
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BY BOBBIE MARQUISEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ever since Hurricane Milton brought a four-foot wave from the Gulf of Mexico into our beautiful buildings and gardens, Johann Fust Library Foundation has faced the daunting task of cleaning up, drying out and repairing building systems. We know that we are not alone in facing this formidable task. Homes and […]
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A fund to help island businesses is now over its initial $3 million goal, and has given out over $1.5 million to help jump start business re-openings across Gasparilla Island. “The people don’t have the seed dollars to go out and make the down payment,” said co-organizer Larry Hannah of Lighthouse United Methodist Church. “It’s […]
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A crew from Hazeltine Nurseries on Wednesday donated and installed a Christmas tree across the street from Hudson’s Grocery, to replace the tree that was killed by the duo hurricanes Helene and Milton. The original tree dated from 1954, when Nell Kuhl dug up a tree from the Community House grounds and had it moved […]
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An Inauguration ceremony for three members elected to the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 8:30 a.m., in the Commission Chambers of the Old Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main St., Fort Myers. A reception will follow at 9 a.m., and the regularly scheduled board meeting will begin at […]
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Now in 2nd week of check distribution, 260 donors The island Disaster Fund, set up to help local businesses and institutions recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, is now close to its $3 million goal, and is in its second week of checks being distributed to businesses and organizations. “We are past the mucking out […]
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The Charlotte County Board of Commissioners addressed the restoration and site selection for the historic Placida Bunkhouse at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12. “I’m personally not interested in [just] preservation, I’m interested in doing something where we have a finished product. We need to do it so it will last,” said Commissioner Bill […]
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On Nov 12., the future of the old Placida Bunk House will be on the discussion for Charlotte County’s Commissioners. The final report was received for the 2024 update of the preservation plan for the Placida Bunk House at the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail. The report includes an updated preservation plan, restoration and preservation drawings, […]
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Lee County Government will close two post-Hurricane Milton comfort stations Friday afternoon because of the decrease in residents using the temporary facilities, including the one at the Boca Grande Community Center. However, the laundry facilities will stay open for one more week, through the week of Nov. 15.