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The Banner serves the communities of Bonita Springs, Estero, San Carlos Park, Fort Myers Beach and all of south Lee County.

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Several restaurants here are built on generations of family tradition. Parmesan Pete’s and Mamma Anna are Italian eateries inspired by family matriarchs. Kelly's Fish House is one of Naples' longest-running restaurants, serving fresh seafood since 1953. https://t.co/B1FZpxTsvL

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In nearly 45 years at Lee Health, I have learned that culture is not just a word or a slogan — it is something people feel in moments that matter most. Lee Health: https://t.co/ffqHpruUQ9

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Lee County's overall crime rate decreased by over 10% despite a population increase of more than 8,000 people. Nonviolent crimes like burglaries and motor vehicle thefts saw a significant decrease, while violent crime increased by 3.16%. https://t.co/1IxONsxpl1

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What can cause yellowing St. Augustine lawns? Yellowing can be caused by excessive growth and loss of nutrients from heavy summer rainfall. Gardening: https://t.co/ESTmLNw3Gh

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Detainees at Alligator Alcatraz have been moved during hurricane season, Homeland Security said. The immigrant detention center in Big Cypress National Preserve was opened July 2, 2025, and kept detainees there all during the 2025 hurricane season. https://t.co/E9UUbBKMrQ

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Five candidates are vying for three seats on the Fort Myers Beach Town Council in Southwest Florida's Lee County. https://t.co/AXyfiojBcR

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A new “Eco-Historic” planning study won acceptance by the Estero Village Council on June 17 that previously ignored a piece of the village's beloved heritage. With changes. Sort of. https://t.co/HOvPRaQ1sx

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More events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco Island. SWFLA To Do List: https://t.co/t0UhQ22bGb

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Looking for something to do? Marco Island Hurricane Preparedness Town Hall is Monday; Billy Currington performs at Hertz Arena this weekend AND Pirate Day on Marco Island is today (Friday). 3 To Do:
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City council approved a long-planned, mixed-use waterfront development in Naples. The Viceroy, the development is planned on 1.81 acres of long vacant land, near the intersection of River Point Drive and the Fifth Avenue South bridge downtown. https://t.co/EuozXFD3iN

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Less than a month after authorities handcuffed a private Lehigh Acres school teacher after a student's relative said she saw the educator hit the child, prosecutors indicated they will not file charges. https://t.co/otA1kvrWlH

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West Marine is shuttering 59 stores across 23 states, including Florida and the Bonita Springs location at 28520 Bonita Crossings Blvd., following a filing for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May. https://t.co/0hrqVpO4Vp

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In Arts + Leisure, inside today’s The Banner: Swamp monsters – Python Challenge movie comes to Southwest Florida; in Gardening: Southwest Florida palms – Types found here, care and health; FGCU hoops hires FSW’s Darrin Wallace. Read the eNewspaper here: https://t.co/A9oKBxhfDN

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In today’s The Banner: More scary good eats crafted in Bonita Springs; Advisory board rejects proposed expansion for Fairways Inn; Bonita Springs house is most expensive of homes sold in Lee County in May. On newsstands now or read the eNewspaper here: https://t.co/A9oKBxhfDN

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First Naples, and now Estero. Shake Shack is coming to Coconut Point; Wandering Goat will be at Riptide Brewing and marking a new direction for the annual summer series, shifting the focus toward the Bonita Estero Rail Trail initiative. Now You Know: https://t.co/ld18Lgi1TM

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More events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco Island. SWFLA To Do List: https://t.co/5YEtEbtlS8

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Looking for something to do? Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers at Arts Bonita; Billy Currington at Hertz Arena AND Friday is Pirate Day on Marco Island. 3 To Do: https://t.co/NVNL88A7FI

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The Florida Commission on Ethics dismissed an ethics complaint against Lee County Undersheriff John Holloway, ruling that the allegations lacked legal sufficiency to initiate a formal investigation. https://t.co/UzRGrb1ZLB

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Saltwater mosquitoes are raging along the Southwest Florida coast, flying 20 miles or more in a day to find blood. It's peak season for these ravenous bloodsuckers as they hatch in unfathomable numbers when higher tides come in late May and June. https://t.co/D4PZU8besW

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“After a thoughtful and comprehensive national search, the board has selected Ben Spence, Lee Health’s current chief operating officer, as the next president and CEO.” Lee Health: https://t.co/pj86l0azG0