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$24 million may save Alva ranch
Lee County plans to spend almost $24 million to buy more than 1,700 acres of ranch land along County Road 78 - the fourth-biggest conservation purchase in county history.
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Off-road cyclists to compete here
A few years ago the bike trails at the Caloosahatchee Regional Park in Alva were a secluded getaway, known to only a few Southwest Florida off-road cycling insiders.
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State Rep. Kreegel eyes health chair in third go-round
Paige Kreegel is headed back to the Legislature for his third two-year term and possible chairmanship of the House health or energy committee.
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School Page: Collier higher education briefs for Nov. 2, 2008
Edison State College Charlotte County Campus President Patricia Land expanded her role as campus president to include the Hendry/Glades Center at Edison State College.
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Calusa Blueway fest a paddler's paradise
Cape Coral's Lynette Brown celebrates her love of paddling each week all year long, and she will share that love with the kayakers from around the country at the third annual Great Calusa Blueway Paddling ...
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River Hall Elementary to host annual fall festival
River Hall Elementary will host its annual fall festival Thursday. The event provides students and family members with an evening of fun and games, with proceeds benefiting each grade level and the Parent ...
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Pat Land - English Teacher To Campus President
Dr. Land Joins Hendry/Glades Center LABELLE, FL. -- Dr. Patricia Land expands her role as Campus President to include the Hendry/Glades Center at Edison State College.
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Nurse, doctor face off for seat in State House District 72
The next state House District 72 representative will bring a professional's insight to bear when medical issues come before the Legislature.
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17-Ton Crane Reportedly Stolen from Florida Construction Site
Thieves attempted to make off with a 17-ton crane and a large excavator from two separate construction sites in two different Lee County cities.
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Editorial: Study housing density request
Areas where residents and visitors can still enjoy a rural atmosphere and freedom from congestion are at a premium in Lee County, despite the slowdown in growth.
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Top honor goes to Alva couple
A couple who dropped everything to drive a grieving and injured visitor home to her family out of state won top honors Wednesday at the Elaine McLaughlin Outstanding Hospitality Service Awards.
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Lee County thieves lift another crane, this one 17 tons
The thick, muddy tire tracks triggered a sort of deja vu for Lee County sheriff's deputies.
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17-ton crane stolen, suspects sought
LEE COUNTY: A 17-ton crane was stolen from the Florida Department of Transportation Alva Depot in Fort Myers and deputies are still searching for a suspect in the crime.
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Alva suspect allegedly attacks man with shovel after being denied a beer
Lee County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a battery case in Alva in which the suspect is believed to have hit the victim with a shovel after the victim denied the suspect a beer.
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Last Manna Christian flood victims leave Estero shelter
Twenty-eight flood victims living at a shelter at the Estero Community Park Recreation Center left Friday for new homes in Bonita Springs after nearly eight weeks in limbo.
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The buck stops in LaBelle for second charity rodeo
The second annual LaBelle Rodeo benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida took place Saturday at the LaBelle Rodeo Grounds.
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Lehigh should capitalize on nature, planners say
The Palm Beach Boulevard corridor east of Interstate 75 needs a business plan and to capitalize on the area's natural assets if it is to thrive in the future, a group of business and community leaders agreed ...
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Lehigh Acres Mailbag
Based on the opinions I've read, it sure looks like many people are tired, disgusted or simply disillusioned by many of our elected officials.
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SWFL men arrested in Highlands crime spree
HIGHLANDS COUNTY: Three Lee County men were arrested after an overnight crime spree and chase in Highlands County.
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Mailbag: Voice needed on budget
I was one of few who voiced public comment at the budget hearing requesting substantial cuts to taxes, as Amendment 1 promised.
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