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Naples moves forward with roundabout plan at Crayton Road and Harbour Drive after deadly crash
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (262+ words) City leaders are moving forward with plans to build a roundabout at the intersection of Crayton Road and Harbour Drive, aiming to improve safety after a deadly crash at the location two years ago. "Just tragic. The driver here apparently…...
Community Cooperative in Fort Myers celebrates National PB&J Day with a food drive
10+ hour, 27+ min ago (226+ words) Community Cooperative is celebrating National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day with a mission that goes far beyond a nostalgic sandwich. The organization is using the day to spotlight the growing need for food assistance in Southwest Florida " and how simple pantry…...
Local dietitian discusses the impact of the "Dirty Dozen" list on produce consumption
11+ hour, 32+ min ago (242+ words) Registered Dietitian Gisela Bouvier explains the Environmental Working Group's Dirty Dozen list and its effects on consumer behavior regarding conventional and organic produce. Registered Dietitian Gisela Bouvier recently discussed the Environmental Working Group's "Dirty Dozen" list, which has sparked significant…...
Amazon deals we're still seeing even after the end of the Big Spring Sale
23+ hour, 36+ min ago (125+ words) Amazon's Big Spring sale just ended, which means that most coveted products are back to full price. Still, we spotted a few lingering deals to scoop up, like a steep discount on a popular Dyson vacuum. Here's a look at…...
'A long time coming': Figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek makes Olympic debut at 42
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (658+ words) A seasoned U.S.-born figure skater is making history: Deanna Stellato-Dudek is among the oldest figure skaters to make her Olympic debut in the last century, doing so at the Milan Cortina Games at 42 years old. Related video above: 44-year-old snowboarder…...
Gulf Coast Theatre Review: 'Kimberly Akimbo"
15+ hour, 13+ min ago (481+ words) A quirky story with a lot of heart but not without its flaws is probably the best way to sum up "Kimberly Akimbo," now playing at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. If you walk in not…...
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1+ day, 2+ hour ago (14+ words) Fort Myers' Royal Palm Square development to feature new hotel, apartments and offices'gulfcoastnewsnow.com...
Legally blind Fort Myers golfer overcomes health issues to continue playing the game he loves
22+ hour, 30+ min ago (395+ words) Since he was 10 years old, golf has always been a passion for Barney Draper. A Fort Myers High School alum, a Vietnam War veteran, and a former golf instructor in Germany, Barney has always made the game a constant, but…...
City leaders plan to approve $2.3M contract for Cape Coral Pkwy East improvement project
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (243+ words) Cape Coral leaders are expected to move forward with a $2.3 million contract for the Cape Coral Parkway East six-lane improvement project to improve traffic flow and make more room for drivers. Part of the project includes removing the median between…...
Lakes Regional Park's iconic miniature train takes center stage
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (189+ words) Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers is a Southwest Florida staple " more than 300 acres of lakes, trails, gardens, wildlife, and family'friendly activities that draw visitors year'round. And this week, Good Morning Gulf Coast's Jason Drew took "Gulfcoasting" to the tracks…...