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The Reef to bring luxury student living to Estero

December 15, 2015

FGCU students who are longing for a new living experience in Estero won’t have to wait much longer once construction on “The Reef,” FGCU’s newest off-campus housing complex, is completed. “It’s...

FGCU fans donate nearly 700 pounds of food toward FEEDFGCU

FGCU fans donate nearly 700 pounds of food toward FEEDFGCU

December 13, 2015

FGCU Athletics collected nearly 700 pounds of canned food in the month of November from fans as part of the FEEDFGCU campaign to benefit the FGCU Campus Food Pantry. Fans had the opportunity to drop off...

‘No swim’ advisory lifted at Blind Pass Beach

November 3, 2015

As of today, Blind Pass Beach on Sanibel Island has had its recent ‘no swim’ advisory lifted. Blind Pass Beach, 6497 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel Island, FL 34223, now has “good” levels of Enterococci...

Sanibel’s Blind Pass Beach gets a ‘no swim’ advisory

October 30, 2015

High levels of bacteria have been found in the waters of Blind Pass Beach on Sanibel Island. These levels were found during routine testing conducted by Lee County health officials Thursday. Because of...

ZombiCon shooter still at large; reward rises to $35,000

ZombiCon shooter still at large; reward rises to $35,000

October 28, 2015

The suspect in the shooting at ZombiCon in downtown Fort Myers almost two weeks ago is still at large, and the FBI is now assisting the Fort Myers Police Department in the search for the shooter. FBI offices...

Santini Sunrise Fresh Market returns to Fort Myers Beach on Nov. 3

October 28, 2015

Fresh produce, live entertainment and a family friendly atmosphere are just a few of the things that add appeal to this year’s returning Santini Sunrise Fresh Market at Fort Myers Beach at 9 a.m. Tuesday,...

Kangaroos, concerts and chow at JetBlue fair

Kangaroos, concerts and chow at JetBlue fair

October 28, 2015

The time when people get to chow down on their favorite foods, ride rides and pet some animals is on its way. JetBlue Park, a baseball park located at Fenway South, will be having its third annual fair...

Wohlpart: Early days of FGCU included gator wrangling, close-knit operations

August 15, 2013

On a warm day in 1997, in Fort Myers, Fla., there was a traffic backup along a quiet, two-lane road called Ben Hill Griffin. People slowed as they approached the congestion, wondering what the issue might...

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