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03/01/2024

Expect big changes in the coming years at Southwest Florida International Airport. That was the message from Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) outgoing executive director and CEO Benjamin R. Siegel. He revealed airport improvements through 2028 and beyond at the Feb. 21 SanCap Chamber monthly busines...

02/29/2024

Wish you were here in sunny Florida? 🌴🌴🌴

01/31/2024

More changes and improvements coming to Downtown Fort Myers!

A new project will bring a hotel, shops, condos and parking spots to downtown Fort Myers. The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency has awarded a tax increment rebate to JAXI CMD LLC for The Royal Palm Hotel & Residences located at 2424 Edwards Drive. The CRA says the rebate will not to exceed $...

01/31/2024

For those looking for a local getaway day at the beach!

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach opened Fins Up! Beach Club,which features a 15,000-square-foot pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico with direct access to the beach.

01/25/2024

Great news for Tourism! Travel to Southwest Florida is making a comeback after Hurricane Ian!

https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2024/01/24/rsw-in-fort-myers-sets-passenger-record-for-month-of-december-41-years-history-delta-united/72341576007/?fbclid=IwAR3-jzfUmAupsYA3MvXWRavGW2Fl_CkaHLZGpJ-ymaXOdwtv_xbTrM4mUSk

This is the third time in RSW's 41-year history that the Fort Myers airport eclipsed the 1,000,000 passengers mark.

01/24/2024

Unlike what Yelp has to say, there are loads of great places across Southwest Florida to eat! Here's NewsPress own list of local favorites! Which one will you try?

Southwest Florida was snubbed on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. list. So what restaurants does the social-media site recommend around here?

01/22/2024

Fellow Floridians rejoice! The warm weather we all know and love is returning this week!

Congrats Florida participating in winter! 🏆😆

01/20/2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out Florida Weekly's list of shows and events happening in Fort Myers this month!

https://fortmyers.floridaweekly.com/articles/what-to-do-where-to-go-683/?fbclid=IwAR3_K2kzpYWMreR64IOsOv2Ftvfhw7rxlyxNSNTXO94a1vGgENJ2XlcMjdE

The Americana Community Music Association presents Dan Navarro in concert at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 at All Faiths Unitarian Congregation. In his rich baritone, he sings songs of heart and insight, steeped in experience, soulful tales from a long road well-traveled. Suggested donation $15 members; $20 public...

01/19/2024

It is no surprise Pickleball is a hot sport for Florida residents both pro and just starting out. Discover the joy of pickleball in sunny Southwest Florida! Experience the thrill of this fast-paced, easy-to-learn sport in beautiful surroundings and make some new friends (and rivals) along the way!

We’re hearing the distinctive thud of paddles meeting plastic balls more than ever these days. USA Pickleball reports that 1,500-plus new pickleball locations were added to their database in 2022 and the total number of players has grown an average of 11.5% annually in the last five years. Our are...

01/18/2024

Something for your diary - Meet baseball legends and help Lee County children
Boys & Girls Clubs to host fundraising event at JetBlue Park.

The annual Evening at the Ballpark event will be held Thursday, March 14, at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers. The fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County will include a Baseball Legends Panel with some of the game’s greatest athletes. The event starts with appetizers, drinks, activities and...