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12 hrs ago | News Press

Yucatan Beach Stand

Phoning the Yucatan Beach Stand was a lesson in patience. Sometimes the automated directory picked up on the first ring; other times it never picked up at all.

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Wed Jul 23, 2008

Nbc-2.com

Sea turtles make their way to the Gulf

FORT MYERS BEACH: Sea turtles are a Southwest Florida treasure unique to this area.

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News Press

ECHO puts bad algae to good use

The foul odor Tuesday at Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization in North Fort Myers was almost visible - an acrid, rotting, oceanic, organic stench.

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Related Topix: Fort Myers, FL, Fort Myers Metro, North Fort Myers, FL, Agriculture, Science

Tue Jul 22, 2008

Naples Daily News

Accused Fort Myers Beach drug kingpin considering plea on federal charges

When Fort Myers Beach resident Alfredo Santillana, 40, was pulled over in a traffic stop in Estero last summer, the kilogram of cocaine that Lee County Sheriff's deputies pulled out from under the front ...

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Related Topix: Estero, FL, Lee County, FL, Drugs, Fort Myers, FL

WINK-TV Fort Myers

Accused gunman had long criminal history

Story aired: Monday, 5:30pm LEE COUNTY, Fla.- The accused gunman in the shooting death of Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman was no stranger to the law.

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Related Topix: Fort Myers, FL, Fort Myers Metro, State Prisons

Mon Jul 21, 2008

HeraldTribune.com

BRIEFS: Fort Myers beaches littered with red algae

Red algae was littering some beaches along the southwest coast of Florida on Sunday.

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Related Topix: Fort Myers, FL, Fort Myers Metro, Florida, Manatee County, FL

Sun Jul 20, 2008

WJXX

Beaches Littered With Red Algae

Red algae is littering some beaches along the Southwest coast of Florida. The algae can be found along 12 miles of shoreline between Fort Myers Beach and the north end of Bonita Beach.

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News Press

Fort Myers Beach blood drive supports sick teen

He's nervous, knowing it might get worse before it gets better. It's going on three years since doctors diagnosed 14-year-old Kenny Conidaris with Severe Aplastic Anemia, a bone marrow disease where the body ...

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Sat Jul 19, 2008

News Press

Lee County plan omits Fort Myers Beach roadwork

The planned renovation and improvement of Fort Myers Beach's main thoroughfare, Estero Boulevard, has been a cause for enthusiasm on a touristy island that has seen better days.

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Related Topix: Weather, Lee County, FL

Fri Jul 18, 2008

News Press

Fort Myers Beach proceeds boldly with budget

The town of Fort Myers Beach's proposed budget is $14.06 million, slightly above last year's $13.8 million.

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Thu Jul 17, 2008

Nbc-2.com

Weather blamed for red algae on the beach

Originally posted on: Thursday, July 17, 2008 by Patrick Flanary Last updated on: 7/17/2008 11:36:05 PM FORT MYERS BEACH: Red drift algae is covering the Fort Myers Beach shoreline.

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WINK-TV Fort Myers

SWFL company accused of scam

From Utah to Mississippi, people across the country are coming forward claiming they've been scammed by a Southwest Florida man.

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Related Topix: Lee County, FL

Wed Jul 16, 2008

News Press

Antonio's Pizza reheated at new location

For many night owls who can harken back to the day when The Beat Club, Liquid Cafe and the NRG Junkyard ruled the roost in downtown Fort Myers - there was no place better to soak up the alcohol than Antonio's ...

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Related Topix: City University of New York System, York College (City University of New York System), Fort Myers, FL, Fort Myers Metro

Mon Jul 14, 2008

News Press

Lani Kai scene of annual blood, bone marrow drive

The Lani Kai Island Resort on Fort Myers Beach is hosting its Third Annual Kenny Conidaris Drive on July 19, but the 14-year old may not make an appearance because of his illness.

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Sat Jul 12, 2008

Naples Daily News

Stolen sweetheart: Local woman molds home design from places she admired

Over the course of five years Noreen Scarola collected hundreds of pictures from magazines and model homes to design her new Golden Gate Estates home.

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Thu Jul 10, 2008

News Press

Coast Guard Cutter Marlin installs new commander in Fort Myers Beach

The newly installed commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Marlin is prepared to meet the challenges of the area's busy waters.

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Related Topix: US Coast Guard, US Military, US News

News Press

Six-foot boa constrictor, other items stolen from Fort Myers Beach home

Lee County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a burglary in which a 6-foot boa constrictor was among the items stolen.

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Related Topix: Lee County, FL

Nbc-2.com

One Tank Trips: Caladesi Island

FORT MYERS: Summertime trips don't have to cost a lot of money or take you far from home to be enjoyable.

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Related Topix: Fort Myers, FL, Fort Myers Metro

Tue Jul 08, 2008

News Press

'Bleak' Beach byway gets new businesses

The Yucatan Beach Stand Bar and Grill claims to have the coldest drinks on Fort Myers Beach - eight beers on tap chilled in the low 40s and shots of tequila at 8 degrees.

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Related Topix: Estero, FL, North Fort Myers, FL, Fort Myers Metro, Life, Food, Dining

Mon Jul 07, 2008

News Press

Sharky's victim of flyover

The shark-adorned souvenir and tourist apparel shop on the road to Sanibel and Captiva islands is shutting down after 10 years.

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Related Topix: Captiva, FL, Lee County, FL, Sanibel, FL, Fort Myers, FL, Fort Myers Metro

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