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Beautiful Places for the Big Day: Wedding Venues in Sanibel & Captiva That Wow!

Sep 07, 2021 05:00PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

Whether your wedding plans are formal and call for a big ballroom or you are leaning toward a small, casual wedding on the beach, Southwest Florida offers many great locations...

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Valerie’s House Announces $30,000 in Inaugural College Scholarships

Aug 05, 2021 12:12AM

Valerie’s House, a nonprofit organization in Southwest Florida helping children grieve, has awarded $30,000 in college scholarships for graduating high school seniors who have participated in its program.

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11 Aquatic Adventures in Southwest Florida to Enjoy This Summer 2021

Jul 26, 2021 08:16PM

Check out our guide to the best water fun you can have in Southwest Florida this summer, including 11 spots across the islands, the greater Fort Myers area, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, and more!

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Connecting to the Community: Local Law Enforcement Engages With Citizens

Jul 14, 2021 02:27PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

Thanks to various community programs, youth and adults can participate in activities that help keep the community safe. Among these is the Cape Coral Police Department, which offers a variety of ways that community members can get involved.

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A Telephone Romance: The Love Story of Ed and Annette Hendrick

Jul 14, 2021 02:25PM ● By FRANCESCA BLOCK

The two maintained a long-distance relationship. Luckily, Annette remarks with a laugh, “our telephone calls were basically free.”

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Star of the Home Orchard: Carambola offers a unique and exotic taste

May 06, 2021 05:35PM ● By ERIK ENTWISTLE

The carambola, popularly known as the starfruit, is an exotic fruit that delivers great taste and a wonderfully juicy, crisp texture.

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13 Go-To Places for Tools and Services in Southwest Florida

Apr 26, 2021 04:17PM ● By Jessica Wagner

Looking for tools or services in Southwest Florida? Here are 13 go-to places for all of your tool and service needs!

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A Beautiful Place to Worship: A history of Captiva’s Chapel by the Sea

Mar 09, 2021 08:24PM ● By CAPT. BRIAN HOLAWAY

The barrier islands of Southwest Florida are dynamic and ever changing. One thing that has remained the same on Captiva Island...known far and wide as Chapel by the Sea.

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12 Organizations and Nonprofits Benefiting the Southwest Florida Community

Mar 01, 2021 03:49PM ● By Emma Eldridge

Community organizations and nonprofits provide resources, engage with local residents, and find creative solutions to community-specific problems. Here are twelve prominent organizations and nonprofits in the Southwest Florida surrounding area.

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Student Voices

Jun 26, 2020 06:25PM

Rotarians partnered with The Sanibel School to host an essay contest for eighth-graders, an opportunity for young bright minds to share their perspective on the world. The winners focused on mental health and safety issues.

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