Lee County officials say Punta Rassa boat ramp open by August
Punta Rassa boat ramps, the busiest in Lee County, will re-open late this summer, not quite three years after Hurricane Ian - ...
Business Observer13d
Lee County hospital sells for $32M to Nashville health care group
In the week's top commercial real estate news, a refurbished Hilton opens in Fort Myers, a Tampa retailer built on ...
Restaurant news: Fat Tuesday & Mistah Lee’s BBQ expand, but a food hall has closed
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The News-Press9d
Lee County officials say Punta Rassa boat ramp open by August
More recently it has been used by the Florida Department of Transportation ... Punta Rassa was the busiest ramp in Lee County before Ian. Its location makes it a short boat ride to virtually ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune28d
Should red tide change your Valentine's Day or President's Day plans? Here's what to know
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County Wednesday, Feb. 12, issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near these locations: To hear a recording about red tide conditions throughout ...
Undocumented immigrants cost Florida taxpayers $660 million, new report says
Florida estimates undocumented immigrants cost the state almost $660 million in health care for 2024. This estimate doesn't account for immigrants who pay their medical bills or those who didn't ...
The News-Press26d
Lee County expansion by early education chain centers vying for piece of $88 billion pie
With $88 billion up for grabs, at least a pair of national chains have their sights on sites for expansion in Lee County ... has three Southwest Florida locations slated over the next three ...
Fox 4 News15d
SWFL Ag Expo opens at aging Civic Center as county weighs future improvements
The Civic Center, a once-prominent gathering space, has deteriorated over the years, raising questions about whether it still serves as a fitting location for such a major event.
Tallahassee Democrat4d
Undocumented immigrants cost Florida taxpayers $660 million, new report says
Florida estimates undocumented immigrants ... reported being unlawfully present in the U.S. were Miami-Dade County with 2.34%; Lee County, with 1.61%; and Manatee County, with 1.56%.
The Falcons Wire25d
Lingering red tide mucks up Sarasota and Manatee beaches through Presidents Day
Dead fish littered many Sarasota and Manatee County beaches into Presidents Day as red tide offshore of Southwest Florida ...
A closer look at one of Lee County's most important and frustrating FDOT projects
The project started in late 2024 and is only in Phase 1 of three phases. The work is causing stress for resident, business owners and tourists.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune25d
Lingering red tide mucks up Sarasota and Manatee beaches through Presidents Day
Dead fish covered many beaches in Sarasota and Manatee County ... Sound area in Lee County. Satellite images: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Water sample results: Florida Fish and ...